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Curtains shining with real gold. A bear-hide coat. Necklaces made from real human hair. An ice-box from pre-1910 fitted to house a modern refrigerator. An 1892 mansion on a hill outside Oakesdale has been slowly furnished for the past 20 years with pre-1910 Victorian era items. Now big, glittering glass chandeliers, pre-1910 silver-plaited tea kettles, silk ladies night caps, massive wooden cabinets, bed frames and thousands more antiques pack each room of the home. Terri Gravelle and Paul Matthews have made a lifestyle of searching out and res...
Four students topped the LaCrosse Junior and Senior High School honor roll for the second semester. Students earning all-A grades are Samantha Bafus, senior; Hillary Bennett, junior; Anne Fleming, sophomore and David Lane Hannas, freshman. Students receiving a 3.0 and above grade average are Josephine Ali Adams, Justin Aldrich, Della Fleming, Kevan Grant Kelso, Lindsey Kneale, Gladys Martinez, Chelsea McKay, Maricela Michel and Kirsten Stubbs, seniors; James Borrel Vega, John Cruz, Ashley Goolsby, Jessica Hardy, Chris Wargo, Taylor Weekes and...
More than 75 people attended the program by Hank Cramer at Palouse Summer Reading last week. Summer reading continues Tuesdays at 11 a.m. at the library with three more programs. The topic July 6 will be “Sharks!” followed by “Fresh Water” July 13, and “Water Games” at the Palouse City Park July 20. Palouse Library is open on Tuesdays 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursdays 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Friday noon to 6 p.m.... Full story
Respiratory therapist Susan Patton has joined the hospital working in a “supplemental” or as needed position. Ms. Patton has been working continuously since graduation at Providence St. Mary in Walla Walla. Susan received her undergraduate degree at Walla Walla and her RT degree from Creighton University in Omaha, Neb. Justin Arbury, radiologic technologist, has joined the radiology staff as a supplemental caregiver. Justin is a graduate of Omak High School and obtained his radiologic tech degree from Wenatchee Valley College. He is cur... Full story
LaCrosse Gayle and Nancy Startin, Eric and Lois Startin, all of LaCrosse, and Brandon and Jill Startin of Airway Heights planned to celebrate their anniversaries June 24 at the Olive Garden Restaurant in Spokane. At the last minute, Brandon was called out to transfer a plane to Missoula, Mont., so he was unable to join the other five for dinner. On that day, Gayle and Nancy had been married 59 years, Eric and Lois 31 years and Brandon and Jill 1 year. It is a rare occasion for three generations to share the same anniversary date. A memorial... Full story
Twenty-five Colfax High School students received all A’s for the second semester honor roll. They are Christopher Appel, Ciara Becker, Amelie Bruya, Ryan Christopherson, Brady Cornelius, Kara Foreyt, Brandon Gfeller, Emma Gingerich, Heather Harder, Joshua Huber, Sidney Huber, Kayla Johnson, Rachel Johnson, Hannah Knaack, Kyle Largent, Arik Laubach, Aryssa Laubach, John Mellor, Rachel Robinson, Alex Teade, Allison Vorderbrueggen, Brooke Waldo, Brooke Webber, Lindsay Webber and Morgan Willson. Students receiving a 3.75 to 3.99 grade point a... Full story
With the seventh annual Speeder Day coming up July 10 at the Historic Depot in Potlatch, event backers are able to offer additional round trip rides between Potlatch and Palouse. Initially, the limited number of extended rides sold out the first day presale tickets were offered a month ago. Since then, more round trip options have been added. “We found out more speeders will be attending so we will be able to sell more rides between Potlatch and Palouse,” said Don Somers, who has organized the event for the Washington, Idaho & Montana Rai...
Sophomore Kaela Dewan earned all-A grades to top the honor roll for the second semester honor roll at Oakesdale. Students earning grade averages of 3.5 to 3.99 were Drake Hinkins, Desiree Chappell, Katie Graffis, Cora Fisher, Joey Hooper, Brandon Hovde, Alisa Jones and Nick Wright, seniors; Debby Betz, Abby Israel and Alex Lanius, juniors; Danielle Jones, sophomore; Courtenay Perry and Dusty Haggerty, freshmen; Jacey Headley, Alexa Lindgren and Sarah Fisch, eighth grade. Students earning a 3.0 to 3.49 grade point average are Michael Conklin,... Full story
Washington State University has issued a list of students who received undergraduate degrees following the spring 2010 semester. Graduates from this area are listed below according to their home towns. Honors designations are summa cum laude for a cumulative grade point average of 3.90 or better, magna cum laude for a minimum GPA of 3.70 but less than 3.90 and cum laude for a cumulative GPA of 3.50 but less than 3.70. ALBION: Daniel Joseph Diesso, Bachelor of Science in Biology; Michael George Hernandez, Bachelor of Science in Agricultural and...
8 years ago, July 3, 1885 Mrs. Hiram Hill, residing on Spring Flat, sends to the Gazette a quart or more of gooseberries as large as pigeon eggs. An Indian named Jim Kamiakum was up before Justice Porter Monday, charged with stealing a horse from Louis Ayers on the Sprague road. Evidence was conclusive, the Indian having the horse in possession when captured, and he was bound over in the sum of $500. W.F.M. Ricketts of Colton has patented a harrow which covers novel features for giving increased flexibility to the harrow and varying the...
Garfield/Palouse High School Block II Honor Roll results were recently announced. Students receiving a 4.0 grade point average are Ben Grundy, Tyeson Hodges, Rebecca Nelson, Garret Pfaff, seniors; J.B. Lange, Chad Redman, Blake Slocum, Nyna VanHarn, Benjamin Weagraff, juniors; Jessie Hathaway, Heidi Jamison, Melissa Johnson, Jeffrey Kent, sophomores. Those with a 3.50 to 3.99 grade average are Ethen Ashcraft, Kallie Baker, Emily Boone, Taylor Christopher, Melissa Cochran, Nicholas Cocking, Katie Dill, Schadoe Gamet, Annie Leendertsen, Zachary...
Week of July 6-8, 2010 At Tekoa School: (Summer Meals) Monday: No meal Service. Tuesday: Waffles, sausage pattie, peaches, apple juice. Wednesday: Beef Pattie, hamburger bun, French fries, watermelon. Thursday: Salisbury steak, potatoes, gravy, green beans, hot roll. Friday: No Friday meal service. (Summer snack at the pool. Monday through Thursday, 2:30 to 3 p.m.) COUNCIL ON AGING SENIOR PROGRAM MENUS Week of July 5-9, 2010 Colfax-Plymouth Congregational Church: Wednesday — Pigs in a blanket, baked beans, coleslaw, dessert, milk, coffee or t...
Members of the American Legion Post 69 of Plummer carried the colors in the Tekoa Slippery Gulch parade Pictured from left to right are Joe Skwanqhqn and Jerry Squibb, American Legion members; John Abraham, Coeur d’Alene Tribal Warrior Society, and Dean Hutchinson, American Legion. Squibb is from Tekoa and the others are from Plummer-Tensed-DeSmet. The parade color guard unit was incorrectly identified in last week’s Gazette....
Virginia Louise Caldwell A private family service for Virginia Stilson Caldwell, 89, native of Diamond and Colfax High School graduate who lived most of her adult life in Pomeroy, will be July 10 at 9 a.m. It will be followed by a memorial service at the Pomeroy Christian Church at 10 a.m. with Pastor Frank Musgrave officiating. Family and friends are invited to share a luncheon after the services. She died Tuesday, June 22, 2010. She had resided at the Garfield County Memorial Hospital and Memory Manor in Pomeroy since July 29, 2009. Born... Full story
Palouse Art Walk to host 40 artists Palouse Arts Council and The Bank Left Gallery are preparing for their sixth annual art walk and floriade the weekend of July 9-11. More than 40 artists will exhibit their art, including bronze garden sculptures, paintings, jewelry and many other mediums throughout downtown Palouse, the Grange Building and the Bank Left Gallery. Artists will come from Olympia, Boise, Lewiston, Moscow, Pullman and Palouse. Bank Left will re-open its second floor to exhibit its third annual floriade, an interpretation of art...
Susannah Scaroni, Tekoa, was named to spring semester dean’s list with a 4.0 grade point average at Carroll College in Helena, Mont. To be included on the dean’s list, a student must receive a 3.5 grade point average or better for the semester and take at least 12 credits.... Full story
Retirement Relocation: Tips and tools to help you make a smart move Dear Savvy Senior, What tips or resources can you recommend for researching communities in the U.S.? My wife and I will both be retiring in a few years and are interested in relocating to a smaller house in a sunnier climate but could use some help. What can you tell us? Ready to Roll Dear Ready, For many, retiring to a new location is an exciting adventure and a great way to start a new chapter in life. Here are some tips to help you find and research a new community that...
On July 10, from 6:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., the Methodist Church will host its annual pancake breakfast to help raise funds for the Whitman County Chaplaincy Program. Each year volunteers from the Methodist Church work hard to set up and cook a delicious breakfast for attendees. I have been the Whitman County Sheriff’s Chaplain for 12 years and have always been impressed with the work and the attendance at these breakfasts. The food is great and there is also an opportunity to see friends and catch up on the latest news. We never know what to e... Full story
ROSALIA Wanda Sheahan recently returned from a week visiting her daughter and family, Cathy and Steve Healow, who have lived in Sacramento for 14 years. Her grandson, Joey Healow, was keynote speaker at graduation of his middle school where more than 600 students received diplomas. Wanda also accompanied Joey’s Boy Scout troop on their drive to summer camp in the Sierra Mountains near Yosemite National Park. The Healows’ other son, Danny, is a sophomore at the University of California in Ber... Full story
Lamont More than 80 people attended the Lamont School Reunion Saturday, June 25, in the Lamont Community Building. The walls were decorated with many class pictures donated and displayed by Wayne Kelly, Sherrill Kelly-Nelson and Marguerite Kelly-Miller. President Joan Potts-Helm greeted everyone. Darcia Tuggle-Dugger presented a question and answer quiz about events and people during the years of 1960 and 1961. Starting at table one each person identified themselves and said a few words. Many memories were recalled. The oldest graduates...
Dusty Guests at the home of Dick and Helen Appel to attend Peter Appel’s wedding included Deb, Bob, Jessica, Alissa and Scott Stavig of Brush Prairie. Visitors June 20 were 2nd Lt. Jim Appel, Korea, and his friend Katie; Caroline, Ellie and Lucien Kunkel, Pullman, and the Stavigs. Guests on Father’s Day were Neil Appel, Josh, Noemie and Isaac Appel, Dusty, and Susan Appel and Joe Lynch, Pullman. They also celebrated Neil’s birthday. Wes and Jen Claassen and family and her parents, Don and Kay Stinson of Branson, Mo., took an Alaskan cruis... Full story
Aragon, Elijah Daniel, born June 9, 2010, at seven pounds, to Shandra and Alex Aragon of Moses Lake. The baby joins one brother, Kody Lee, 8. Braun, Kaia Rae, born June 13, 2010, at seven pounds, 14 ounces, to Carli Tolan and Olin Braun of Pullman. Paternal grandparents are Marc and Debbi Weller, Pullman and Lars and Bethany Braun, Ellensburg. Maternal grandparents are Mik and Donna Pinson, Colfax. The baby joins one brother, Jack 5. Cross, Wyatt John, born June 22, 2010, at nine pounds, to Sheldon and Catherine Cross of Pullman. Paternal... Full story
Oakesdale Oakesdale High School plans an all-class reunion Saturday, July 3, at the Oakesdale School. A pancake feed put on by the Oakesdale Fire Department from 7 to 10 a.m. at the Oakesdale Fire Station will begin the day. Check-in for the reunion will be from 11 to 12:30 in the gym. Dinner, catered by The Feeding Station, will begin at 1 p.m. The 2010 reunion planning committee includes Mike and Michelle Brown, Chris and Kari Ellis, Rodney Hubner, Ken and Karen Lindgren, Carl and Barbara Seutter, Rosemary Henrickson, Dennis Palmer, Kelli... Full story
Byron and Gloria Hodges announce the engagement of their daughter, Sheryl Hodges of Palouse, to Chuck Smith, son of Terry Smith, Potlatch, and the late Marilyn Smith. They will be married July 24 in the Palouse City Park in Palouse....
Bert J. and Donna Loucks of Spokane celebrated their 60th anniversary with a family gathering June 9. Donna Bruce of Tekoa and Loucks were married in Spokane June 9, 1950. They have made their home in Spokane and operated the Bruce family farm in Tekoa. Their four children and spouses are Gloria and Edward Harris, Bruce and Lisa Loucks, Bert Jay Loucks and Kenneth Loucks, all of Spokane. They have nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren....
