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Lacrosse “LaCrosse on the move” was the theme for the LaCrosse Farmers’ Festival, Saturday. Felix Candelario, Nicolas Candelario, Carlos Candelario, Gunnar Aune, Blake Jones, Austin Jones, Ty Harder, Dustin Broeckel, Austin Stanley and Trey Fleming, all members of the LaCrosse Boy Scout troop, carried the American Flag and the Washington State Flag. Singing our national anthem was Linda Hennigar. LaCrosse Kiddie Parade entries included Tigercat fan AnaLynne Dickson, daughter of Aaron and Jen Dickson; Baby Bodyguard Zachary Cooper, son of Bryan...
Magician Dick Frost will urge his audience to “Dream Big” at the Colfax Library today, Thursday, June 21, at 10:30 a.m. Families are invited for Pajama Storytime Under the Tree next Wednesday, June 27, at 7 p.m. on the main floor of Colfax. Youngsters can wear pajamas, bring a teddy bear, hear great stories and sing songs. Teens are invited to a free Henna Tattoo program June 30 at 2 p.m. in the Colfax Library. Learn a new language with Whitman County Library’s newest electronic resource, Livemocha. It offers free basic language courses in 38...
Week of June 25 At Tekoa School: Monday: Burrito, tossed salad, applesauce cup Tuesday: Deli turkey sandwich, sweet potato, fries, pears Wednesday: Pizza, tossed salad, pineapple Thursday: Beef teriyaki dippers, rice pilaf, tossed salad, pineapple, rolls Friday: No meal service...
Week of May 14-18 Colfax-Plymouth Congregational Church: Wednesday — BBQ Beef on a bun, macaroni salad, fruit, dessert, milk, coffee or tea. Rosalia-Methodist Church: Tuesday — BBQ Beef on a bun, macaroni salad, fruit, dessert, milk, coffee or tea. Palouse-Palouse Community Center: BBQ Beef on a bun, macaroni salad, fruit, dessert, milk, coffee or tea. Pullman-Pullman Senior Center: Monday — Chili baked potato w/sour cream & cheese, winter blend vegetables, roll, dessert, milk, coffee or tea. Friday — Cook’s choice, milk, coffee or tea. Van...
Seventeen Colton High School students topped the second semester honor roll be earning all-A grades. They were Grace Druffel, Meghan Heitstuman, Haley Moser, Taylor Nilson, Jake Riedner, Josh Straughan and Erin Weber seniors; Kaden Dahmen; Jordana Dahmen, Kaitlin Druffel, Payton Meyer, Samra Meyer and Paige Vincent; juniors Jenna Moser and Jacob Straughan sophomores; Savannah Chadwick and Winnie Schultheis freshmen Also earning all-A grades were Zoe Moser, eighth grade; Brady Chadwick, Kendyl Druffel, Makenzie Druffel, Emma Schultheis, Peter...
MEETING NOTICE The July 2, 2012 regular meeting of the Whitman County Commissioners has been moved to July 9, 2012. The Board will carry on with all financial matters of the county on July 2, 2012. Official approval of warrants and personnel change orders will take place at the July 9, 2012 meeting of the Commission. Maribeth Becker, CMC, Clerk of the Board 25/2 NOTICE OF HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of County Commissioners of Whitman County, Washington will meet in its office in the Whitman County Commissioners Chambers, in...
The Colfax High School Future Problem Solving team returned June 10 from international competition at Indiana University in Bloomington. The team was made up of Amelie Bruya, Joshua Huber, Hannah Knaack and Lindsay Webber. All will be seniors at CHS next year. They were accompanied by Coach Lori Brown. The team qualified for the trip from state competition in early April. The same team qualified for the international event in 2010. Also, Bruya and Webber qualified for FPSI in 2007 when they were in junior high. The team was among 63 competing...
LaCrosse eighth grader Jessica Guske led the second semester honor roll at LaCrosse by earning all-A grades. Also listed on the roll with grade averages of 3.0 or higher were Anne Fleming, Caleb Hannas and Ambreayia Tackett, seniors; Alec Fleming, David Lane Hannas, Chelsie Kneale, Shayla Sisk, Matt Stubbs, Austin Summers, Justin Wargo and Jed Zimmer, juniors; Graham BeDell, Haley Dorman, James Hopkins and Lindsey Miller, sophomores; Alexis Hopkins, Jacob Johnson, Lura Potter and Jason Wigen, freshmen; Ashtyn Aune, Madison Harder and Weston...
Reptile Man Richard Ritchey and his animals will perform Friday, June 22 at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. in Neill Library’s Heritage Addition Friday. Ritchey is a herpetologist who brings unique insights, observations and humor to his exciting live reptile show. He works with reptiles in a wide range of sizes, including small snakes and lizards to the majestic 12 foot King Cobra....
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Rosalia Garden club Rosalia Garden Club plans their annual “Rose Show” at the Rosalia Library June 26-28 during library hours. Members and the public are invited to submit their exhibits June 26 between 9 and 10 a.m.; each rose must be botanically named. The club has chosen Leigh and Terri Tickner’s garden as Garden of the Month for May. The recognition sign was posted in the garden. They have done extensive landscaping mostly in the past year. It started with replacing their front porch and progressed to a combination of concrete retai...
Anderson boy born Marcus Philip Anderson was born June 5, 2012, to Jake and Angela Anderson of Pullman. Maternal grandparents are Mark and Robyn Johnson of Colfax. Paternal grandparents are Phil and Sue Anderson of Moscow. Great-grandparents are Jim and Lynne Bruya of Colfax, Lloyd Johnson of Sagle, Idaho, Dorothy Anderson of Troy, Idaho, and Dorothy Heustis of Deary Idaho. The baby joins a brother and sister, Connor and Jocelyn, both 1. BOOKMARK Magician Dick Frost will urge his audience to “Dream Big” at the Colfax Library today, Thu...
Stephanie Harder of Colfax graduated cum laude from Bentley University in Waltham, Mass., May 19. Commencement speaker was Larry Lucchino, president and CEO of the Red Sox. She majored in marketing and has been hired as a marketing analyst at Digitas, a digital advertising agency in Boston. Her undergraduate activities included serving two years as president of the Bentley Habitat for Humanity organization. The daughter of Dan and Tammie Harder, she is a member of the 2008 class of Colfax High School....
Two programs are scheduled next Wednesday, June 27, at the St. John library. A family concert at 1 p.m. features the Traveling Light duo who will add musical fun to the Summer Reading program. Teens age 12-18 are invited to Spy Training at 6:30 p.m. to learn about the hidden world of spies and create an alternate identity while they solve crimes of international intrigue. This is the first of the library’s after-hours programs for teens this summer. The St. John Library has four public computers available during open hours and is a free W...
Whitman County Library offers prizes for the countywide adult and teen summer reading programs. Teens in junior high and high school will be entered for the countywide grand prize and weekly drawings for every hour of reading. The teen grand prize for 2012 is an iPod Nano. Adults who read or listen to three books and write a brief review will be entered to win a prize at their local library and be entered to win a Kindle Touch as the countywide prize. Pre-registration is not required for either teen or adult summer reading. Entry forms and...
Traveling Light, a versatile music duo specializing in light jazz and pop favorites from Bothell, will be featured in Whitman County Library’s third annual summer concert series set to visit 14 towns during the last week in June. Vocalist Mary Michaelson and keyboardist Lou Lippman will perform music for children including traditional songs and activities at eight of the concerts as part of the regular summer reading program. Also planned are six concerts for all ages. They will include light jazz and pop music classics. The concert tour is m...
Britchy, an acoustic Americana duo from Missoula, will be featured at a family concert at the McCroskey House in Garfield Friday, June 22. The event will run from 7 to 9 p.m. The $8 admission price will include ice cream and a cookie....
Community Band of the Palouse, formerly Pullman Community Band, has booked another busy summer concert schedule for the summer. They will be at the Moscow Farmer’s market next Saturday and plan their three-stop celebration of the Fourth of July at Johnson. Band members now include residents of Pullman, Moscow, Albion, Palouse and Elk River, Idaho. Musicians from Colfax, Colton/Uniontown, Troy, Deary, Genessee and Potlatch are welcome to join the band which has a 40-year legacy in the region. A smaller component, Auf Gehts German Band, p...
Russell and Karen Floyd of Rosalia and Dave and Michelle Kerns of Junction City, Ore., announce the engagement of their children, Kaila and Clint. Kaila graduated from Freeman High School and is now employed at Spokane Eye Clinic. Clint graduated from Bakersfield High School in California. They plan a July 14 wedding at Touch of Country venue in Rockford....
Dusty David and Sue Harvey of Cascade, Idaho, were Thursday night guests of their cousin, Colene and Art Sager. Saturday Art’s brother and sister-in-law, Floyd and Linda Sager of Meridian, Idaho, arrived for the LaCrosse Farmers Fest and the 50th high school class reunion. Floyd spent part of his high school years here. Floyd and Linda stayed with the Sagers until Tuesday when they returned to their home. Weekend guests at the Parsonage Bed and Breakfast were members of the LaCrosse High School class of 1962, Chuck and Ann Hennigar Butler, C...
Herrboldt, Nikita Sariah, was born June 5 to Larissa and Michael Herrboldt, Pullman, six pounds, one ounce. Paternal grandparents are Laurel and Michael Herrboldt of Tacoma. Maternal grandparents are Donna and R. Douglas Marley of Camano Island. The baby joins brother Austin, 6, and sister Piper, 4. Ratliff, Clara Joy, was born June 7 to David and Anna Ratliff, Pullman, at five pounds, 15 ounces. Paternal grandparents are Ken and Ewa Ratliff of Cle Elum. Her maternal grandparents are Richard and Joy McIlviane of Issaquah. This is the couple’s f...
Oakesdale third and fourth graders came to the Farmington Library and Community Center to learn about the town’s history and the part it played in the development of the Palouse. Colleen Duty, who was born and raised in Farmington, gave a lesson on the history of the town, its people and the homes. The story of Matilda Sager, owner of a hotel, livery stable and funeral parlor that once stood in the downtown area brought history to life for the students. An antique quilt once owned by Matilda was displayed for the students by Diane Hurley; t...
Nan and Yosh Konishi moved to Rosalia from Spokane in 2000 in order to expand their business. Zoning difficulties in Spokane led them to look for manufacturing space. “Now we’re glad they did,” said Nan of the zoning officials who suddenly noted they were not in the proper zone after years in business. “It’s the best thing we’ve ever done.” Nan and Yosh have roots deep in Spokane, Nan having graduated from Rogers High School and Yosh from Lewis and Clark High School. When Nan returned to school at age 30 to complete her AA degree at Spokane Co...
As far back as many Tekoans can remember, he has been the voice of the Slippery Gulch Days parade. For this year, the path to get there was quite different. Chris Smith, raised in Tekoa and a member of the class of 1971, was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia in January 2011 and went to Seattle last August for chemotherapy treatments and a subsequent bone marrow transplant. During his more than nine months in and out of the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, he kept an eye on a particular goal. H...
The History Channel • On June 29, 1613, the Globe Theater, where most of Shakespeare’s plays debuted, burns down. The Globe was built in 1599 from the timbers of London’s very first permanent theater, Burbage’s Theater. The galleries could seat about 1,000 people, with room for another 2,000 “groundlings,” who could stand around the stage. • On June 28, 1888, writer Robert Louis Stevenson and his family leave San Francisco for their first visit to the South Seas. Stevenson, an adventurous traveler plagued by tuberculosis, was seeking a hea...
