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Anthony Brett Weissbeck, Farmington, qualified for the summer quarter 2009 honor roll at Central Washington University in Ellensburg. Undergraduates who earn a grade point average of 3.5 or better on at least 12 graded credit hours qualify.... Full story
Breast cancer awareness The month of October is National Breast Awareness Month. As you may know, breast cancer is the most common cause of cancer in women and the second most common cause of cancer death in women in the United States. While the majority of new breast cancers are diagnosed as a result of an abnormality seen on a mammogram, a lump or change in consistency of the breast tissue can also be a warning sign of the disease. Heightened awareness of breast cancer risk in the past decades has led to an increase in the number of women...
Hooper The first annual “Ladies Only Foo Foo Clinic/Challenge” was Sept. 13 at Hooper Crossing Ranch. Keith and Carla Danielson hosted the event which started off with Susie McNeilly giving an hour long “ Cowgirl Yoga” class, followed by three hours of horsemanship instructions by Keith and a salad for lunch. An obstacle course challenge rounded out the day. Jessica Geissinger of Endicott took first place in the challenge. Those attending were, Geissinger and Marilyn Bafus of Endicott, Jenny Repp and Maribeth Kjack of St. John, Laurie DeYoung... Full story
The Board of Trustees along with the Friends of Whitman County Library recently recognized Troy and Alicia Wilson of Tekoa and Lavelle Gardner of Oakesdale for their outstanding support of Whitman County Library. Friends president Virginia Pittman was joined by mayors from both towns to present the honors. Troy and Alicia Wilson were honored as August Supporters of the Month for their efforts to improve the Tekoa Library. For two years Troy donated his time to volunteer in the library, with his employer Quest Corp. matching his volunteer...
The Other by David Guterson has been the selected for the 2009 Everybody Reads regional program which culminates with appearances by the author in early November. Everybody is encouraged to read the same book and participated in public discussions and great the author at a variety of locations. Guterson is best known for his award-winning novel Snow Falling on Cedars. The Other is a coming-of-age tale that presents two powerfully different visions of what it means to live a good life. Two young men share a love of the outdoors, often trekking...
WSU parents in this area normally extend an open dinner invitation to campus friends, but the scene was a little different at the home of Tim and Heidi Danaher last July. Brian Danaher, Bulldog grad now playing offensive guard on the WSU football team, arrived with fellow members of the Cougar offensive line for one of the “largest” gatherings of the barbecue season. The Cougars visited just before the formal practice sessions started for the season. Left to right are Chris Prummer, Renton; Mica Hannam, Gig Harbor; B.J. Guerra, Moses Lake; Ste...
• It was actor, senator and erstwhile presidential candidate Fred Thompson who made the following observation: “After two years in Washington, I often long for the realism and sincerity of Hollywood.” • With an area of less than 1,000 square miles, the tiny Western European nation of Luxembourg is one of the smallest countries in the world, and it is the world’s only remaining sovereign Grand Duchy. Considering the country’s longstanding adherence to tradition, it is perhaps unsurprising that the national motto is “We want to remain what we are...
ROSALIA A “raise the roof” benefit concert for the Rosalia Performing Arts Center, the former Christian Church building, will be Saturday, Oct. 3, at 6 p.m. The Wide River Band of Spokane will perform traditional and contemporary bluegrass influenced by blues, swing, jazz, a bit of 1960s and 1970s rock and a touch of old time honkytonk country. The center will also have another open mic session beginning at noon Oct. 23 during the Rosalia Harvest Festival. The open mic sessions will be fol...
Adhikari, Pranav was born Sept. 18, 2009 at seven pounds, two ounces to Achyut and Muna B. Adhikari of Pullman. Paternal grandparents are Bishwanath and Pushpa Adhikari, Dharan, Nepal. Maternal grandparents are Umakanta and Radha Bhandari, Ithan, Nepal. He joins one brother, Pranam, 2. Bryant-Bieker, Madison Lynn was born Sept. 16, 2009 at seven pounds, one ounce to Heather Bryant and Chris Beiker of Pullman. Paternal grandparents are Jon and Martha Beiker, Moscow. Maternal grandparents are Dave and Janet Bryant, Richland. Kaeka, Paisyn Bailey... Full story
Trivia 1. GEOGRAPHY: On which of the Japanese islands would you find Mount Fuji? 2. FAMOUS PEOPLE: What did gangster Al Capone die of? 3. MOVIES: What 1980s movie featured characters named Westley, Buttercup and Inigo Montoya? 4. PSYCHOLOGY: What would someone who suffered from chorophobia be afraid of? 5. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What kind of creature is a porbeagle? 6. SCIENCE: What scientist, also known as the father of taxonomy, discovered that some flowers open at certain times each day and can be used to tell time? 7. U.S. PRESIDENTS: How many U.S... Full story
Caryl Lemon Caryl Jean Lemon, 62, long-time Colfax resident, died suddenly at her home in Colfax Sunday, Sept. 27, 2009. Her funeral will be next Monday, Oct. 5, at 1 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Colfax. The Rev. Kathy Kramer and Mrs. Lemon’s brothers, Tom and Mark Gudmunson, also pastors, will officiate. Visitation will be at Kramer Funeral home in Palouse Friday to Sunday from 9 to 9. Born July 15, 1947, at Moscow to Donald and Elmira Stratton Gudmunson, she was raised in Colfax and graduated from Colfax High School with the class of 1... Full story
DRAMADracula will haunt the stage of WSU’s Jones Theater in Daggy Hall Oct. 22-24 and 29-31 at 7:30 p.m. Students Jason Keene of Camas and Syleanna Campbell of Auburn play the lead roles of Count Dracula and Mina. The production may not be suitable for young children and those with sensitive constitutions. Tickets cost $15 general admission, $10 for age 65 and over and for WSU students, $5 for age 17 and younger. Daggy Hall box office is open 2-5:20 p.m. Tuesday-Friday the weeks of performance and an hour before curtain time. Bookmark Craig W... Full story
Week of Oct. 5-9, 2009 Colton School: Monday: Chicken fajitas, broccoli with cheese, fruit. Tuesday: Corn dogs, fries, fruit. Wednesday: Hero sandwiches, cup of soup, sun chips, carrot sticks, apple crisp. Thursday: Pizza, green salad, apples, mini snack pretzel. Friday: Teacher in service day. No school. Garfield/Palouse School: Monday: Chicken fried steak, gravy, mashed potatoes, salad, fruit. Tuesday: Chicken bunwich, lettuce, cheese, baked beans, coleslaw, pineapple. Wednesday: Pizza, tossed salad, fruit. Thursday: Mummy dogs, pears, carrot...
Dusty Art and Colene Sager flew to Ritzville Saturday for the Flying Farmers annual business meeting and election of officers. Art was re-elected as president for another year and Colene was elected newsletter editor. Carol Kyllo and Paula Laurens, Endicott, hosted a baby shower Saturday, Sept. 19, for Brenda Camp at the Kyllo home. Thirty guests attended. The baby is due to arrive the first part of November. Sunday, the Kiniksu Cutting Club sponsored a Marlene Dreger memorial cutting competition at the Palouse Empire Fairgrounds. There were...
Energy Programs That Can Help Seniors Save Dear Savvy Senior, I’ve heard that there are some government programs that help seniors make home improvements to reduce their energy bills this year. What can you tell me about this? Conservative Senior Dear Conservative, Thanks to a big financial boost from Uncle Sam, there’s never been a better time to upgrade your home to make it more energy efficient. Here are several programs that can help you save energy and money. Weatherization Assistance Under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of...
8 years ago, Oct. 3, 1884 A Lively Fracas At Palouse City, In Which Charley Newell Lays Out Geo. Little With A Poker: On last Saturday afternoon, just before supper time, Cash Cole’s saloon at Palouse City was the scene of a row which may yet result fatally to Geo. Little, who had his skull crushed during the melee. As the particulars are related to us, Little was under the influence of liquor, very quarrelsome, and had had several rows during the afternoon with several different parties. At the time mentioned, he was bullying it around t...
Garfield-Palouse Middle Schoolers started the school year with their first Spirit Week, including daily dress-up competitions and a pep rally for the football and girls’ basketball teams. Homeroom winners were chosen daily based on each day’s theme: pajama day, random day, nerd day, twin day and school colors day. These winners, plus all students who dressed out for all five competitions, won an ice cream sundae. The pep rally, directed by ASB President Ariel Hoffman and Vice President Lexi Rodriguez, introduced the 2009-2010 ASB, as well as... Full story
Lamont Allen and Diane Cook attended the Garden Springs School/Community Reunion Saturday, Sept. 26 at the Windsor Grange Hall. Later in the day, the Cooks drove to Wallace, had dinner at the Jamison Hotel and stayed at the Old Brooks Hotel. They then drove towards Murray and returned home via Rockford and Spokane Valley Sunday evening. A community potluck at the Lamont Community Center will be Sunday, Oct. 4 with all encouraged to attend. Charlotte and Willard Bowen, who have been residing at Community Pride in St. John for several months,...
Oakesdale Community garage sale day will be Saturday, Oct. 3 beginning at 9:30 a.m. Maps will be available at Crossetts showing who is having sales. Joshua Ebert recently opened his own chiropractor practice, 180 Chiropractor Wellness Center in Spokane. Joshua is the son of David and Kathy Ebert of Cheney and grandson of Marvel Ebert of Oakesdale. He lives in Spokane with his wife Carrie and 14-month-old daughter, Bailey. Bridge Club was hosted last Thursday at the Oakesdale Cafe by Marvel Ebert. Winning high prize was Nina Gregory, Second...
LaCrosse The mud will be flying once again in LaCrosse Saturday, Oct. 3. Mud Bog racing returns to the track just outside of town, with races starting at 11 a.m. All types of vehicles will try their hand at the 200 foot long track, with 24 inches of thick mud. Participants will range from street legal trucks to specially modified vehicles sporting lots of horsepower and huge tires to grip the mud. In addition, the ATV classification will return. Nick Fleming, 12, of LaCrosse will look to defend his title on his powerful ATV. Participants are...
Kate Hergert shows off the towers in the colorful city she built with new wooden blocks at a St. John library storytime session. Storytime for all ages at St. John is Fridays at 11 a.m. This year in addition to reading readiness the library will have activities to strengthen early mathematics skills. The Washington State Library and the National Science Foundation has provided a selection of toys to help develop skills in counting, sorting, shapes and sizes.... Full story
Homecoming royalty arrived on the field at Washtucna Friday aboard a trailer which was adorned with the flags of home countries of exchange students. Washtucna royalty included Tatjana Unruh, senior queen; Amber Kiesz, junor; Amanda Woodard, sophomore; and Logan Harder, freshman. LaCrosse royalty included Della Fleming, senior queen; Hillary Bennett, junior; Casey Martin, sophomore; and Chelsie Kneale, freshman. The girls are seated in alternating order with Washtucna girls first. The seniors are at left.... Full story
WSU Organic Farm slates harvest party All are welcome to attend WSU’s Organic Farm’s annual harvest party, Oct. 17, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Activities include hay wagon rides around the farm, face painting, fresh pressed apple cider, and a U-pick pumpkin patch with traditional jack-o-lanterns, baby pumpkins, and a few novelty varieties. Participants will be encouraged to guess the weight of a giant pumpkin which will be on display. The farm is located inside Tukey Horticulture Orchard on the corner of Airport Road and Terre View Roads. The orc...
Meet Robin and Bob Adams, Oakesdale Oakesdale couple Robin and Bob Adams are still active in the community, years after their “For a Song” restaurant closed down. Robin began a catering business during her restaurant days and still sells her tasty items around Oakesdale and surrounding towns. Bob began his own business in 1983 and still makes cabinets and furniture. The Adams moved to Oakesdale in 2005 with their two daughters, Taylor and Hailey, from North Bend. They had been considering get... Full story
A hot air balloon lands at the LaCrosse Airport after taking Laurie Zimmer for a surprise flight last Tuesday, Sept. 22. Laurie, husband Keith and daughters Nicole Flansburg and Rochelle Wigen flew from the Zimmer farm to the airport to mark Laurie’s birthday. The family was slated to fly in Spokane the weekend before, but that flight was cancelled because of poor weather. The family then had Avian Balloon Corp. of Spokane bring the balloon down to LaCrosse.... Full story
