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Scarlett McGregor, eight, won the Junior 4H division livestock judging contest at the Palouse Empire Fair Saturday. She also received the L. Clint Luce premier livestock judge award for the highest 4H score overall. McGregor was also the grand champion Cloverbud goat showman and placed 3rd overall in Peewee Cowpokes....
The Hooper community hosted a wedding shower for two hometown couples May 19. Caleb Hannas and Lindsey Miller and Lane Hannas and Brittany Breidenbach were the guests of honor. Caleb and Lane grew up in Hooper and are the sons of Sharon and Dave Hannas. Lindsey grew up in Hay and LaCrosse, and is the daughter of Terry and Tawnja Miller. Brittany is the daughter of Mike and Cyndie Breidenbach, and is from Spangle. Many long-time friends and family, as well as current and former Hooper residents, were in attendance. Hooper was the site of the...
Nancy Morris, formerly of Hooper, and Alan Jedlow of Shoreline, were weekend guests of her brother, Howard and Pat Morris. Joining the family for a Sunday afternoon dinner were Ronna Kilgore, Scott Moore and Collin Jones of Spokane; Alisha Kilgore, Seattle; Angela Morris, husband Larry Savage, and their daughter Emma, Wenatchee; Ryan and Dawn Morris, and their daughter Grace of Pullman....
Ian and Jessica McGregor welcomed new baby, Alexander Sherman McGregor II, Dec. 20. He weighed in at seven lbs. 10 oz and joins six big sisters at home. Keith and Carla Danielson celebrated Christmas Dec. 21 at Hooper Crossing Ranch. Guests included Tim and Erin Mock and their girls, Ali, Jill and Kate from Gig Harbor, Megan, Ryan and Finn Belfore from Phoenix, and Andy and Lindsay Mock from Spokane....
Hooper Lillian McGregor and Emily Thompson in the winning round during Robot Games at the regional competition. Lillian McGregor and Chloe Waddell participated in the Washington State First Lego League Robotic competition at Cheney Jan. 13. The team from LaCrosse School included several other students from the LaCrosse area, and placed 16th overall at the end of the day. They gave a presentation and skit on using robotic center pivot irrigation, competed in robotic design and competed in three... Full story
Hooper Alex McGregor gives his speech with the new flag. The McGregor Company and the town of Hooper hosted a celebration Saturday, June 17, to mark the 135th anniversary of the McGregor Land and Livestock Company. Several hundred people attended, including local family members and friends, along with many former residents. Many antique memorabilia items and pieces of equipment were on display, including a 1912 steam engine that was driven around the park under its own steam power. Wylie and... Full story
Hooper Abigail Elizabeth McGregor, daughter of Ian and Jessica McGregor, graduated from LaCrosse High School Saturday, June 3. A party in her honor was at the Hooper Store following the ceremony. Family members were in attendance included Abby's grandparents, Alex and Linda McGregor of Pullman; Marty and Alicia Cramer, Bo and Desi Shields, and great-grandmother Inez Davis, all of Winnemucca Nev.; along with many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends who traveled to celebrate with Abby and family. Abby will attend Purdue University in West...
Hooper Carla Danielson flew to Phoenix to spend Easter weekend with her daughter and son-in-law, Megan and Ryan Belfore. The couple hosted a Sunday brunch for Carla and Ryan's family. Tim and Erin Mock and their daughters, Ali, Jill and Kate, spent part of their spring break at Hooper Crossing Ranch with their grandparents, Keith and Carla Danielson. The girls rode horses and celebrated their spring birthdays....
Hooper The annual Hooper fireworks show returned with a bang Monday, July 4, after a hiatus last year. The community hosted a potluck for current and former residents on the Hotel Glenmore Lawn, followed by sparklers for the kids, and a fireworks show to cap off the evening. Visiting guests included Alex and Linda McGregor, Pullman; Kate and Scooter Lyle, and children, Cheney; Mary McGregor and John Bolles, Moscow, and their friends Ivy Sacks and Steve of Vashon Island; Tawnya and Terry Miller and family, LaCrosse; Tim and Erin Mock and girls...
Hooper Pat and Howard Morris hosted daughter Angela Morris, her husband Larry Savage and their daughter Emma, all of Wenatchee, over the Christmas holiday. They all traveled to LaCrosse and celebrated Christmas Day with their son and brother, Ryan Morris and his family. Keith and Carla Danielson celebrated Christmas on the 22nd with their children, Tim and Erin Mock and girls, Ali, Jill and Kate of Gig Harbor; Megan and Ryan Belfore of Phoenix, Ariz.; and Andy Mock and Lindsay Papich of Spokane. The group also made a trip to Palouse...
Hooper The Hooper store has been the site of two bridal showers over the past two weeks. Women of the Hooper community Sunday hosted a bridal shower for Abby Cohen of Cheney, bride-elect of Corbin Harder, son of Kurt and Tabitha Harder. Attending with Abby were her mother Allison, sister Isabella, and grandmother, Jean Reeder, all of Richland, as well as Corbin's grandmother Althea Heaton, also of Richland. Also in attendance were many current and former Hooper community members including Sara Goude of Washtucna and Linda McGregor of Pullman....
Hooper Betty and Conly Merritt spent March 17 to 24 in Fort Jones, Calif., to attend the funeral of Betty's mother, Eleanor Iten. They stayed with Betty's sister and brother-in-law, Judy and Bill Hammer. Eleanor had spent the last several winters living in Hooper. She died in Colfax, March 14, after a brief illness.... Full story
Hooper Guests at the home of Keith and Carla Danielson over the Christmas holiday were Andy Mock of Spokane, and Tim and Erin Mock of Gig Harbor with their daughters, Ali, Jill and Kate. Angela Morris and Larry Savage and daughter Emma of Wenatchee were guests of Howard and Pat Morris for the long Christmas weekend. All visited the home of Ryan and Dawn Morris, and children Cherish, Austin, and Grace in LaCrosse for a Christmas Eve dinner and celebration.... Full story
Hooper Members of the West Coast Spinone Italiano Club conducted a three-day dog training event in Hooper from Oct. 3 to Oct. 5. The Spinone Italiano is a wire-haired pointer that originated in Italy. The Hooper training event was hosted by Andy and Susan McGregor of Port Townsend. She is a former Hooper resident. Sixteen club members from as far away as Colorado participated, along with 15 Spinoni, three English Pointers and one Field Spaniel. Two Belgian Sheepdogs owned by the McGregors were...
Hooper McGregor Land and Livestock and the Hooper community honored Betty Merritt with a retirement party Saturday, Oct. 18, after 17 years of service as the bookkeeper and office person at the Hooper office. More than 80 friends, family and residents attended the party, where she was presented with a plaque by Alex and Ian McGregor noting the appreciation for her years of dedicated service. A card and gift certificate, and a fire pit for their new home, all purchased from donations, were presented.... Full story
Hooper The McGregor girls participated in the Palouse Empire Fair. Abby and Genevieve showed market steers, where they received blue ribbons. Both girls made the finals in fitting and showing Friday and sold in the Junior Livestock Sale Saturday. Lillian McGregor took market goats and Nigerian Dwarf goats. Both market goats made the finals and one was named the 4H Reserve Champion Goat. Both Nigerian Dwarf goats made the breed and dairy finals. Lillian also received a blue ribbon in fitting and showing. She also participated in the costume...
Hooper Ian and Jessica McGregor welcomed their sixth baby girl last Monday morning. Willa Skye was born at 7:12 a.m., weighing seven pounds, five ounces. Jessica's parents, Marty and Alicia Cramer of Winnemucca, Nev., spent the weekend in Hooper visiting the new baby as well as celebrating Genevieve McGregor's birthday on Saturday afternoon....
Hooper Jill and Kate Mock, twin daughters of Tim and Erin Mock of Gig Harbor spent June 30 through July 5 visiting Grandparents Keith and Carla Danielson at Hooper Crossing Ranch. The girls were joined by their parents and older sister, Ali, for the 4th of July celebration in Hooper. Alex McGregor and family hosted a fireworks show for the community. Out-of -town guests included Kate, Scooter, Claire, Collin, and Adele Lyle of Cheney, Linda, Emily, Isabella and Elizabeth McGregor of Pullman,...
Hooper Keith and Carla Danielson traveled to Walla Walla June 12 - 15 to participate in the Wild Cowgirl Enterprises “Cowboy Mountain Trail Challenge.” Keith won the All Around Ranch Hand award for the event, in addition to the Pony Express Race and several other classes. Ian and Jessica McGregor and girls spent the weekend in Lewiston for the wedding of Micalya Cramer and Ryan Detrick. Jessica's sister Micalya spent a year living in Hooper and was a frequent visitor before and after. Many family and friends traveled to join the couple at the...
Hooper Keith and Carla Danielson traveled to Lynden Oct. 4-7 where Keith conducted three clinics on his Hooper Crossing stallion, Spatz Harland, at the Lynden Horse Expo. Keith also competed in the Extreme Cowboy race at the Expo.... Full story
Hooper Abby, Genevieve, Lillian and Olivia McGregor competed in the Palouse Empire Fair this past week. Abby and Genevieve both showed market steers and received blue ribbons in both market and fitting and showing classes. Olivia took a heifer calf and competed in the PeeWee CowPokes class. Lillian showed two of her goats and was awarded Grand Champion Nigerian Dwarf, Grand Champion Milking Doe, Reserve Champion Overall Doe, Reserve Champion Primary Fitting and Showing and third place in the...
Hooper Abby, Genevieve, Lillian and Olivia McGregor competed in the Palouse Empire Fair this past week. Abby and Genevieve both showed market steers and received blue ribbons in both market and fitting and showing classes. Olivia took a heifer calf and competed in the PeeWee CowPokes class. Lillian showed two of her goats and was awarded Grand Champion Nigerian Dwarf, Grand Champion Milking Doe, Reserve Champion Overall Doe, Reserve Champion Primary Fitting and Showing and third place in the... Full story
Hooper Keith and Carla Danielson hosted a Hooper Crossing three-day advanced obstacle/horsemanship clinic at their ranch June 21, 22 and 23. Ten riders participated, learning roping, cattle work and obstacles. The group enjoyed a barbecue Saturday evening and finished up the weekend with a friendly competition. Top finishers were Denise Jensen of Elma, first; Cathy Dayton of Mattawa, second, and Marilyn Bafus of Endicott, third.... Full story
Hooper Hooper Crossing and Keith and Carla Danielson hosted the Lacrosse All Purpose 4H club horse members June 13 for a lesson on starting colts. They also learned about the Cowboy Challenge competitions which Keith enters. The group then traveled to meet other area horse trainers as well. McGregor Land and Livestock hosted an appreciation dinner for employees Friday June 21. A steak dinner was catered and a singing quartet from Pomeroy entertained. McGregor Land and Livestock employees and...
Hooper Lane Hannas competed at the Spokane Junior Livestock Show last week. He was awarded the Grand Champion FFA Market Goat and the Reserve Champion FFA Market Steer. Carla Danielson traveled to Gig Harbor to visit her son, Tim Mock and his wife Erin, and daughters Ali, Jill and Kate May 2 through 5. They enjoyed the girls’ soccer games and a barbecue....
