Harpist treats Courtyarders to romantic lunch

Residents of the Courtyard assisted living center in Colfax received a helping of a special pre-Valentine’s Day ambience with lunch Monday.

Amidst the valentine-decorated walls of the Courtyard’s dining area, Daniella Clark of Pullman filled the air with a touch of romance by plucking the many strings of her harp.

“It was so cute, with the hearts on the wall,” said Clark. “It had sort of an old-fashioned charm about it.”

Clark said she has been bringing her harp into the Courtyard on a monthly basis to play for elderly residents through the local hospice organization.

“She comes in every now a...