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Pullman’s second annual McTeacher Night March 23 raised more than $1,300 for the Pullman Education Foundation. The total raised was a percentage of counter and drive-thru sales at Pullman’s two McDonald’s restaurants. It also came from donations by Dave Keil and Albert Eng, respective owners of the Wheatland Center and Stadium Way restaurants. Shown here between orders at McDonald’s on Stadium Way, from the left, are McDonald’s staffer Tyler Hankins, teacher Sandra Casanova, McDonald’s owner Albert Eng and teacher Adrianna DiGregorio....
Last fall, the Garfield-Palouse FFA Land Judging Team had two goals they were striving for. The first goal was to continue to remain undefeated in the state of Washington for the third consecutive year. In order to achieve this goal, they had to place first at all four of the 2009 contests, including the state final. Their second goal was to represent Washington State at the National Land Judging Contest. In May, Gar-Pal members JB Lange, Chad Redman, Tiona Shea, Heidi Jamison, and Missy Johnson will all travel to Oklahoma City to compete at... Full story
When we are ill, there is no more important person than our doctor. When we are well, it is our doctor who helps us stay that way. In Whitman County, we are blessed with dedicated, caring, competent physicians. I know their top priority is you, their patient. Tuesday was National Doctors’ Day. The day was created to show appreciation to doctors. Doctors’ Day observances date back to March 30, 1933. It was started by Eudora Brown Almond of Winder, Ga. The day marks the anniversary of the first use of general anesthesia in surgery. In 1990, the...
Big band jazz returns to Empire Big Band jazz will rock the Tekoa Empire Theatre Saturday, April 10 at 7 p.m. The Master Class Jazz Orchestra from Spokane will bring 15 instrumentalists and two vocalists to perform a full concert featuring swinging arrangements from the heyday of the swing era to the present. Unique among area music ensembles, the MCJO is a combination of professional musicians and outstanding students. Vocalists will be Whitworth College students Brandon Cate from Hayden Lake and Ellie Tappa from Spokane. Mark Stephens is...
Charles Rockness A burial service for Charles (Chuck) Alan Rockness, 72, long time resident of Rosalia, was Tuesday afternoon, March 30, at the Rosalia IOOF Cemetery. A wake followed at The Harvester in Spangle. Mr. Rockness died at his home Saturday, March 27, 2010, after fighting a courageous battle with cancer. Born June 4, 1937, to Omar and Bertha Rockness, he grew up in Seattle and moved to Rosalia while married to Karen Rockness. Chuck was a professional fisherman for 10 years. He then became a Certified Public Accountant for individual... Full story
ROSALIA Four raffles will be launched for support of public activities. The winners will be drawn June 5 during Battle Days. The Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a raffle for a $500 cash prize. Tickets are available from any Chamber member. A raffle to help support the Rosalia float and royalty will offer tickets for $1. Prizes include three signed basketballs, two football game tickets, a Spartan blanket and T-shirt. The fire department is also conducting a raffle for $500 with tickets at $5... Full story
Lamont The annual meeting for the Lamont Community Church was at the church Sunday. After the potluck dinner, the minutes were read from last years meeting, reports were read and the business of the church was discussed. Allen and Diane Cook drove to Kahlotus, last Friday, where they were joined by Sandi Miller, Logan and Kristen for a trip to Puyallup. They had dinner with Rob and Tracye Cook at Federal Way. Saturday, the group attended the first birthday party for Robbie Sweigert, the Cook’s great-grandson. Saturday afternoon, the Cooks a...
Dusty Recent visitors of Warren and Connie Horton were Tim and Debbie Hopkins and sons and Jeff and Kathy Cilek and sons, all of Boise. They were in the area to scope out W.S.U., Gonzaga and the University of Idaho. Connie joined them for some skiing at Schweitzer at the end of their trip. Carol Kyllo recently spent two weeks in Vienna, Va., where she her son’s family, Tom, Julie, Khristin and Tommy. This week, her grandson Logan Haas, son of Tami and Wayne Haas of Spokane, is spending part of his spring break with her on the farm. Art and C... Full story
Oakesdale Oakesdale Park and Rec will host their annual Easter egg hunt Saturday April 3 at 10 a.m. at the Oakesdale Park for children 12 and under. The Oakesdale School District will conduct childfind screening for all children birth through five years Friday April 23, 2010. The screening checks hearing, vision, speech and language, motor and cognitive development. Please contact Brenda McFarling at the school, extension 126, to arrange a time. Seniors Drake Hinkins and Katie Graffis were crowned Prom King and Queen at the Whitman County Prom... Full story
Week of April 5-9, 2010 At Colton School: Monday: Corn dogs, fries, vegetables, fruit. Tuesday: Macho nachos, taco meat, cheese, tomatoes, olives on chips, mexi fries, fruit. Wednesday: Italian dunkers, yogurt cups, green salad, Jello and fruit. Thursday: Hero sub sandwiches, fries, fruit. Friday: Quesadillas, vegetables, churros, fruit. At Garfield/Palouse School: Monday: Chicken bunwich, lettuce, cheese, potatoes, veggies, fruit. Tuesday: Chicken nuggets, potatoes, veggies, fruit. Wednesday: Hot dogs, pork n beans, pudding, fruit. Thursday:...
Financial Help for Family Caregivers Dear Savvy Senior I’ve been taking care of my elderly mother for nearly a year now and it’s wearing me out both physically and financially. Is there any way I could get paid to be her caregiver? Tapped Out Dear Tapped To get paid as your mother’s caregiver there are several possibilities you should check into, and a variety of support services that can help, too. Here’s what you should know. Caregiving for Pay If your mom is eligible for Medicaid, you may be able to get paid a small amount by the governm...
On April Fool’s Day, it seems appropriate to talk about foolishness. After all, as Christians, we are actually called to do — according to the world — great acts of foolishness. We are called by Jesus to love our enemies, to forgive those who abuse us, to pray for those talk against us. In the wisdom of the world, that is foolish, and potentially dangerous. It sounds like Christians are called to be passive and doormats. Many Christians find these commands of Jesus very difficult, and so don’t follow through, or they claim to do it on some sp...
Ayres, Annmarie Grace, born March 13, 2010, at eight pounds, eight ounces, to Michael and Cari Ayres of Clarkston. Paternal grandparent is Toni Ayres, Dixon, Mo. Maternal grandparents are Carole and Larry Terherst, McCall, Idaho. The baby joins two sisters, Jennifer Ayres, 21, and Courtney Klappenbach, 12, and one brother, Chase Klappenbach, 10. Almond, McKenna Alexis, born March 16, 2010, at six pounds, eight ounces, to Matt and Kayla Almond of Pullman. Paternal grandparents are Patty and Ray Almond, Newport. Maternal grandparents are Doug...
Ed Schultz and Mae Bontadelli were married April 2, 1960, at the First Baptist Church in Colfax. They will celebrate the anniversary with a family dinner at Hill-Ray for family members. After graduating from the U of I in forestry, Ed served in the military for two years, then went to work for the US Forest Service. They lived in several different places in the United States. Mae, who attended Business School in Spokane, put her skills to use in different jobs where they lived. He retired after 35 years of service and they returned to the...
LaCrosse Members of the LaCrosse High School class of 1960 is planning a 50 year reunion. It will include the usual Farmer’s Festival events but in September the class is going on a cruise aboard the Amsterdam, of the Holland America Line out of Seattle. They have invited all LHS alumni, friends and family to join them. It will be Sept. 20-24, The cruise leaves the Smith Cove Terminal in Seattle at 5 p.m. Then there is a day at sea on the way to Astoria, Ore,, where they will be docked the next day. The ship will also stop at Victoria, B. C., b...
Jeremy Daniel and Shayla Gaytan, both from Spokane, exchanged wedding vows Oct. 21, 2009, in an afternoon ceremony at the Royal Lahaina Resort in Maui, Hawaii. The ceremony was officiated by Ku’u Laki Ka’ahumanu. The bride is the daughter of Tammy Gaytan, Lubbock, Texas, and the groom is the son of Roger and Loretta Daniel of LaCrosse. The bride wore an ivory strapless chiffon gown with a split surplice beaded empire waist. She added an ivory feathered rose hairpiece, an ivory lei, and carried a round bouquet of ivory roses, green orchids and...
Ever since moving to Whitman County, Milaine Rosslow has been more commonly known by her nickname, the Buggy Lady, than by her actual name. “People started calling me that. It just caught on,” she said. Milaine drives and competes with buggies- she also builds Scotsman carts and sells them through her business, thebuggylady. com. “I’ve trained driving horses and ponies for over 30 years,” she noted. Milaine grew up in the Spokane Valley. One day a neighbor drove by with a big gelding pulling a...
Marili Persson, Maria Haxton and Rayana Pillig “A Cut Above” will be the theme for the 2010 Tekoa Royalty Program Saturday, April 3, in the Empire Theatre at 3 p.m. Marili Persson, Maria Haxton and Rayana Pillig, left to right, will be competing in interview, talent, poise and composure categories. Maria Haxton is the daughter of Steve and Kathy Haxton. She volunteers as an organizer of the annual Slippery Gulch parade, is a member of National Honor Society and does outreach work through her youth group. In her spare time Maria loves to scr...
Students from nine school districts rolled to Colfax last Wednesday for the annual Whitman County speech, spelling, geography and math competition at Jennings. The students competed in their individual events, and awards were presented by JES Principal Tom Arlt. Judging was done by volunteers. Competition was among fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth grade entrants selected from each school....
IMPROMPTU speaking winners were Tyler Knight-LaCrosse, fifth grade; McKenzie Dempsey-Rosalia, sixth; Amara Huber-Colfax, seventh; and Gabe Lisonbee-Coflax, eighth.... Full story
INTERPRETIVE speakers were Syreena Lisonbee-Colfax, fifth; Jason Ross-Colfax, sixth; Ysabeaux Ng-Colfax, seventh; and Kirbee Barney-Colfax, eighth.... Full story
PERSUASIVE speaking winners were Tuli O'Neil-Palouse, first; Olivia Mellor-Colfax, sixth; Erica Eng-Colfax, seventh; and Kate Yoders-Garfield/Palouse, eighth....
SPELLING winners were Terrein Torgenson-Colfax, fifth grade oral; Anne Larkin-Colfax, fifth grade written; Jessica Ford -Rosalia, sixth oral; and Hanna Genthe-Colfax, sixth written; Douglas Cowdrey-Asotin, seventh grade oral and written; and Emily Paddock-Oakesdale, eighth oral....
MATH winners were Derek McKeen-Washtucna, fifth; Gunner Swannack-Endicott, sixth; Chandler Teigen-Asotin, seventh; and Kasey Johnson-Colfax, eighth....
GEOGRAPHY winners were Travis Cowdry-Asotin, fifth; Galen McWhirter-Colfax, sixth; Kindra Kneale-Colfax, seventh; and Jade Porubeck-St. John/Endicott, eighth....
