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While fashion week brought out haute couture in Paris, the real center of the fashion universe Saturday was Downtown Colfax, where 12 models took to the “runway” for a standing-room-only fashion revue at Classically Trendy. Moderator was Myndi Stout, representative of Premier Design Jewelry which was a show participant. The revue included grade school girls, teens and adult women. Included were prom dresses and the highlight was a wedding dress....
Blue Mountain Growers, Inc., a 100-member cooperative of fruit growers based in Milton- Freewater, Ore., will be featured in the American Farmer series which will be on the Discovery Channel today, Thursday, at 7 a.m. and on Rural TV Friday and Saturday at 10:30 a.m. and 9 p.m., according to Justin Brunson, general manager. The program begins with the apple harvest on the Carbonneau Farms in the Snake River in Walla Walla County and concludes with apple processing on line at Milton-Freewater....
A total of 135 residents donated $1,020 in non-perishable food for the 12th annual “Food for Fines” drive conducted by Whitman County Library. Donations came in throughout Whitman County. Almost one third of the donations were not involved with waiving overdue fines. Food for Fines is conducted each February when local food pantries report more people struggling with high heat bills and difficulty feeding their families....
Two one-day field events will be at two ranches near Benge. Saturday and Sunday, April 28 and 29. Hosted by Youth Outdoor Adventures, a NRA-endorsed non-profit organization, youngsters from 9-17 will have the opportunity to participate in outdoor and shooting sports at the Bar U and Warm Springs ranches. Equipment, instruction and lunch will be provided. One adult per two participants is requested. Cost wil be $80 per person. The days will run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with areas of instruction including sporting clays, target shooting with...
Dear Savvy Senior, Can exercise help seniors with arthritis? I have osteoarthritis and have read that certain exercises can help ease the pain, but I don’t know where to start, and I certainly don’t want to make it any worse than it already is. What can you tell me? Sedentary Sally Dear Sally, Lots of seniors who have arthritis believe that exercise will worsen their condition, but that’s not true. Study after study has shown that exercise is actually one of the best treatments for osteoarthritis. Proper and careful exercises can help reduce jo...
Dr. Richard Caggiano, chief medical officer at Pullman Regional Hospital, was named a silver award winner in the category of “Health Care Professional” by Seattle Business magazine’s annual Leaders in Health Care. The awards were announced and presented at a ceremony in Seattle in February. Winners in each category are featured in the March 2012 edition of Seattle Business. Dr. Caggiano organized the emergency medical group at Pullman Regional Hospital in 1998. That established a standard of excellence by insisting on hiring only board...
A free class on downloadable books will be at the Garfield Library Monday, March 19, between 3 to 5 p.m. Participants can learn how to access and download free audio books and EBooks with a Kindle, Sony Reader or Nook. Garfield Library is open each Monday from 12:30 to 6:30 p.m. and Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Kindergarten and preschool Storytime is each Monday at 12:30 p.m. WiFi access is available for public use.... Full story
• “I had to pick up a bunch of BBs that spilled in our garage. It was very aggravating, until I decided to get out my vacuum. I put a very thin sock (didn’t have any panty hose) on the end and tucked it into the hose. I secured it with a zip tie. I was able to suck up most of the BBs, and they went right back in the container.” — E.L. in North Carolina • If you make your own broth, you can freeze cubes in easy-to-measure amounts by using your muffin tin. Measure out broth in half-cup or cup amounts, then freeze. When done, pop them out into a... Full story
NOTICE OF MITIGATED DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE (M-DNS) AND A PROPOSED ZONE CHANGE HEARING The Whitman County Planning Office issued a Mitigated Determination of Nonsignificance (M-DNS) under the State Environmental Policy Act Rules (Chapter 197-11 WAC) for the following project: PNW Farmers Coop proposes a zone change from Agricultural District to Limited Heavy Industrial District for five acres of property located north of Pullman, WA on Fallon Road in the NW º of Section 35, Township 16 N., Range 45 E. W.M., Whitman County, Washington....
Rosalia The annual Rosalia Dollars for Scholars crab feed and silent auction earned approximately $3,000 for the scholarship fund which supports Rosalia graduates who pursue education beyond high school. Approximately 130 attended the Friday event in the old gym at the school. Rosalia Gifted Grannys and Lions Clubs and several businesses donated items for the sale and made donations. Footprints Child Care Center has passed its first goal of staying open for one school year, extended into the...
Lacrosse The Student of Character assembly for February was last Wednesday, March 7. Giraffe Awards were given to the LaCrosse Community Pride Development committee. Those attending were Alex McGregor, Carol Audet, Jeannine Larkin, Jeff Andrus, Jen Broeckel, Scooter Lyle, Gary Wargo, Tedd Nealey and Lois Startin. Ed Casey was not able to attend. McGregor spoke about the community pride group and the progress the committee is making. Recognition was given to the Hunger Games book club which meets during their lunch time twice a week and... Full story
Lamont Art Swannack left March 4 for Washington D.C. to attend the Washington Farm Bureau DC Days event. On Monday morning the group attended an American Farm Bureau briefing on the issues of labor, youth employment in ag, trade and the current status of Farm Bill negotiations. In the afternoon the group traveled to the New Zealand Embassy for a meeting. The New Zealand embassy staff gave an overview of their country’s agriculture industry and how trade impacts them. They discussed the proposed Trans Pacific Partnership trade agreement c... Full story
Rohrich, Conner Michael, and Olivia Fay, were born Feb. 29, 2012, at six pounds, one ounce, and six pounds, to Kathryn Rohrich and Kody Stalford of Pullman. Paternal grandparents are Saundra and Dean Burlingame of Colfax. Maternal grandparents are Donald Stalford and Jim and Carrie Kremposki. The babies join brother Bryson, 22 months. Smart, Evan Jonathan, was born March 1, 2012, at seven pounds, eight ounces to Josh and Jamie Smart of Pullman. Paternal grandparents are Karen and Kerry Christiansen of Hailey, Idaho, and Tim Smart of Boise,... Full story
Pullman Civic Theater’s spring production of Little Women will open April 13. Based on the original story by Louisa May Alcott, and adapted by Matt Buchanan, this performance is directed by Gary Thoren. Little Women follows the story of the March family as four sisters navigate their adolescence during a time of war and financial difficulty. The play follows them through 15 years as the girls grow and develop. Performances will be April 13, 14, 19 and 20 at 7:30 p.m. with matinees April 15 and 21 at 2 p.m. at the Nye Street Theater in P...
Palouse Arts Council will sponsor the eighth annual St. Paddy’s in Palouse celebration on St. Patrick’s Day, Saturday, March 17, at the Palouse Community Center, featuring traditional Irish dancers and music by Potatohead. The event begins with an Irish dinner from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. This year’s meal includes corned beef, Irish soda bread, colcannon and dessert. Paradise Creek Brewery will provide a no-host bar. The music starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $16 for adults and $7 for kids 6-12. Admission will be limited to 125. For more infor... Full story
Steptoe school drama students plan to present “Murder In the Air” in a dinner theater format Monday, March 26, with a social hour and silent auction beginning at 6:30 at the school. A pulled pork dinner will be served at 7 p.m. with the play to follow. The 13-member cast for the mystery includes students from the fifth through eighth grades under the direction of Nancy Cochran. During intermission, audience members will have a chance to wager on a 50/50 pot format to guess the villain in the drama. Tickets will be sold through Tuesday, Mar...
The impact of the arts will be the topic of a presentation by the Colfax Arts Council at the March 20 noon Chamber of Commerce luncheon in the Norma McGregor Room at the Colfax Library. The luncheon is open to the public and everyone is encouraged to attend. Pullman artist and instructor Megan Oldenstadt will share statistical and anecdotal information demonstrating how art positively affects children’s lives, including their performance in school and their future as well-rounded citizens. Ann Marra, Colfax artist and graphic designer, will d...
The second annual Palouse Emergency Preparedness Fair will be April 21 from 9 to 4 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Moscow. The church building is located at 2600 W. A Street behind Staples. This free fair will include more than 20 displays, demonstrations, and booths featuring information to help individuals and families prepare for emergencies and other adversities. Attendees can learn how to create a 96-hour emergency backpack, improve and utilize food supplies, dehydrate food, talk on the amateur radio (HAM) network,... Full story
Palouse Library will host Teen Time March 22 at 3:30 p.m. with Teen Librarian Chelsea Leachman present for Hunger Games Challenge to celebrate the movie release with a Cornucopia challenge, tribute arts and crafts and survival foods. Teens from 12 to 18 are welcome. For more information, contact librarian Bev Pearce.... Full story
Garfield/Palouse FFA members will sponsor a donkey basketball sessions Saturday beginning at 6 p.m. in the Garfield/Palouse High School gymnasium. Teams from Garfield, Palouse, the GP High School staff and the FFA will compete. Tickets are available at McLeod’s Market or from any FFA members. ....
Members of Palouse Patchers will present their 32nd annual quilt show Saturday and Sunday April 14 and 15, at the Latah County Fairground in Moscow. Theme of the show will be “Color Made Beautiful.” More than 200 quilts will be on display in the Exhibition Building and a merchants mall will be in operation. Drawing for this year raffle quilt, “Glorious Color,” made of Kaffe Fassett fabrics and hand quilted, will be at 3 p.m. Sunday. Refreshments will be homemade cookies. Hours for Saturday will be 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. and hours for Sunday... Full story
Thrifty Grandmothers Members conducted their March meeting at the library Monday with 14 members present. Two members will represent the group at the Relay for Life kickoff dinner. A team from the Grandmothers will participate the first weekend in July. Scholarship applications are out, and must be turned by the May 15 deadline. Beginning this Saturday, the shop will be open from 10 to 3. Members voted to donate $250 to a local resident for plumbing repairs, $1,000 to the Coast Transportation Fund and $500 to the Bettie Steiger Community... Full story
Whitman County Library Board of Trustees will meet next Tuesday, March 20 at 4 p.m. in the Norma McGregor meeting room of the Colfax Library. These meetings are open to the public and community members are welcome to attend. For more information, contact Peggy Bryan at the library. “March Madness” fun will be at the Colfax Library Thursday, March 15, for teen time from 3:30-4:30 p.m. School students may ride bus #5 with a parent note, walk or ride to the Colfax Library for stories, crafts, games and more. A Basic Software and Internet Computing...
Members of Palouse Patchers will present their 32nd annual quilt show Saturday and Sunday April 14 and 15, at the Latah County Fairground in Moscow. Theme of the show will be “Color Made Beautiful.” More than 200 quilts will be on display in the Exhibition Building and a merchants mall will be in operation. Drawing for this year’s raffle quilt, “Glorious Color,” made of Kaffe Fassett fabrics and hand quilted, will be at 3 p.m. Sunday. Refreshments will be homemade cookies. Hours for Saturday will be 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. and hours for Sunday wi... Full story
Members conducted their March meeting at the library Monday with 14 members present. Two members will represent the group at the Relay for Life kickoff dinner. A team from the Grandmothers will participate the first weekend in July. Scholarship applications are out and must be turned by the May 15 deadline. Beginning this Saturday the shop will be open from 10 to 3. Members voted to donate $250 to a local resident for plumbing repairs, $1,000 to the Coast Transportation Fund and $500 to the Bettie Steiger Community Enrichment...