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Cynthia Hagan, a member of the 1995 class at Tekoa High School, has been recognized by the National Board of Professional Teaching Standards after earning national board certification in the area of English as a new language. Hagan is now on the faculty at Sunset Elementary, one of four elementary schools in the Cheney School District. Hagan received her teaching degree from Eastern Washington University in 2000 and taught at a private academy in Las Vegas. She earned a master’s degree in educational administration from the University of P...
8 years ago December 17, 1886 No less than twenty-five lawyers gain a livelihood in Whitman county. Lippitt Bros. received from Portland this week an order for a carload of lentil, a weed mentioned in the scriptures and common in the fields of Europe, the seed of which is used for food. Is it grown in the Palouse country? Jos. Greif of Uniontown made a liberal donation to the railroad company for depot grounds. The young people of the M.E. church will give a necktie and apron social at the residence of Dr. Cal Boswell New Years eve. Each gent...
The Hospital Auxiliary Memorial tree has been placed in the waiting area of Whitman Hospital next to the auxiliary’s Blue Bird Gift Shop. Donations to the tree to honor or remember someone special will be accepted at the gift shop. The auxiliary is also raffling off a Christmas wreath made by Cottage Gate. Tickets are $1 each and can be purchased at the front desk of the hospital or at the gift shop....
The number of youngsters listed for clothing needs on the Community Action Center giving tree totaled 68 earlier this week with more added each day, according to Gail Webster at the CAC office. Clothing needs of the youngsters are listed on ornaments which have been placed at Bank of America, US Bank and the Post Office. Residents are urged to remove one of the stocking ornaments, purchase a clothing gift, gift wrap it and return it with the ornament before the Dec. 19 deadline. Last year the program served 102 kids from around the... Full story
The Light In the World “The light shines in the darkness and the darkness did not overcome it - the true light, which enlightens everyone, was coming into the world” (John 1:5, 9). As I sit and write I can gaze out the living room window and see house after house lit up with Christmas lights. The star on the top of the hill in Endicott welcomes me home as I round that last corner by Repp Road. There are Christmas Parades held in the darkness, but illuminated by light that comes to a climatic end with fireworks providing bursts of bri...
Miniature workers tend to winter chores in Alf Martin’s custom Christmas scene at LaCrosse. Located in the middle of the Community Club’s Christmas greeting board on Main Street, Martin’s shop-built display has become a holiday attraction for residents and visitors of LaCrosse.... Full story
Wilcox Grange The Wilcox Grange Christmas Party will be Saturday, Dec. 17 at 2 p.m. Bring a friend....
ART University of Idaho’s Prichard Gallery will feature the College of Art & Architecture faculty exhibit Dec. 9-Jan. 22 Gallery hours are 10 to 8 Tuesday through Saturday and 10 to 6 on Sundays. The gallery is in the 400 block of S. Main in Moscow....
Tomlinson son born Gavin James Tomlinson was born at 1:40 p.m. Dec. 5, 2011, at Deaconess Hospital in Spokane to Eli and Kayla Tomlinson of Endicott. Gavin is the couple’s first child. He weighed seven pounds, nine ounces, at birth. Maternal grandparents are Mark and Kathleen Richter of Endicott. Paternal grandmother is Kelly Tomlinson of Modesto, Calif....
Youths in grades 1-4 are invited for “Holiday Fun” today, Thursday, Dec. 15, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Colfax Library. Kids may ride bus #5 with a note from a parent to enjoy stories, crafts, games and more. No need to sign up or pre-register for this free monthly event. Whitman County Library Board of Trustees will meet Tuesday, Dec. 20, at 4 p.m. in the Colfax Library. These meetings are open to the public. Kids in first grade and up are invited to a Wii Party at the Colfax Library next Wednesday, Dec. 21, from 1- 2:30 p.m. The lib... Full story
Colton Library’s Third Thursday after school program today, Dec. 15, at 3:15 p.m. will feature a Christmas craft, worksheets, books and a snack. Children from kindergarten to sixth grade are invited. The 2012 Barns of Whitman County Calendars and The Friends of Whitman County Library Cookbooks are on sale for Christmas.... Full story
Left, six Colfax Boy Scouts, adult leaders and helpers Saturday moved approximately 1,800 pounds of food from the former FISH food bank at St. Patrick's parish hall to the basement of the DSHS building on Main Street. Food bank volunteers assisted in the move. At right, stocked shelves of the new Colfax Food Bank. The move followed a decision to merge the FISH food bank and the Council on Aging food operations into a single operation known as the Colfax Food Bank. The food bank during November received a total of 37,000 pounds of food...
ToniJo Hopkins and David Batterton of Colfax plan an April 14, 2012, wedding at the Colfax Fairground. ToniJo, the daughter of Dan and Sue Hopkins of LaCrosse, graduated from LaCrosse high School in 2001 and Spokane Falls Community College in 2003. She now works at Building Blocks Childcare in Pullman. David is the son of Larry and Sherri Batterton, former Steptoe residents now of Walla Walla. He graduated from Colfax High School in 2002 and from Walla Walla Community College in 2007 with a degree in nursing. He is now employed at Napa Auto... Full story
Dear Savvy Senior, Is there an easy way to figure out how much savings a person needs to retire? I’m 52 years old - about 10 years from when I would like to retire - and I want to see where I stand. Planning Ahead Dear Planning How much money you need to retire comfortably is a great question that all working adults should ask themselves. Unfortunately, far too few ever bother thinking about it. But calculating an approximate number of how much you’ll need to have saved for retirement is actually pretty easy and doesn’t take long to do. Here’s... Full story
Colfax Library will host an Inland Northwest Blood Center drive Dec, 20 from 2 to 6 p.m. Appointments can be made by calling the library or the blood center. Walk-ins will be seen on a first come, first serve basis with photo I.D. required. Donors should drink plenty of fluids and eat a meal at least two hours prior to arrival. The entire list of eligibility criteria can be found by calling the Inland Northwest Blood Center toll-free at 800-423-0151. www.inbcsaves.org.... Full story
Eucker, Andrew Paul, was born Dec. 1, 2011, at seven pounds, eight ounces, to Tyson and Leah Eucker of Pullman. Paternal grandparents are Tom and Ruthann Eucker of Ballston Lake, NY. Maternal grandparents are Jim and Marie Eucker of Bellevue. The baby joins sister Emma, 1, and brother Benjamin, 5. Wilson, Lucas Hoe, was born Dec. 3, 2011, at six pounds, three ounces, to Jennifer and Troy Wilson of Colfax. Paternal grandparents are John and Teri Wilson of Spokane. Maternal grandparents are Edgar Joe and Shirley Keeling of Glencoe, Ala. This is...
Lamont The Christmas program at the Lamont Community Church will be at 10 a.m. on Sunday morning. Because Christmas falls on a Sunday, the program will be Dec. 18. There will be special music by the young people in the church with vocal solos as well as instrumentals. All are invited. At 5 p.m., any one who wishes is invited to gather at the church to go Christmas Caroling. The group will then return to the church for chili, soup, and cookies....
Dusty LaCrosse Methodist Church will present a Christmas concert at 6 p.m. tonight, Dec. 15, performed by a men’s gospel quartet from Clarkston. Everyone is welcome. David and Phyllis Stueckle spent four or five days relaxing at Lake Chelan with his brother, Reuben and Judy Stueckle of Puyallup, the first part of December. They took a side trip to Leavenworth and toured some of the back roads in the area. Fran Maki, Vicki Broeckel and Lelia Zaring attended the LaCrosse Farm Women’s Club Christmas luncheon last week. It was hosted by Kathy Sch...
David A. Baldwin, David A. Baldwin, 69, a resident of Colfax and formerly of Potlatch, died early Friday morning Nov. 18, 2011, at the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Lewiston. A memorial service/potluck reception will be Dec. 17 at 1 p.m. at the Community Bible Church in Colfax. A US Army honor guard will conduct military honors. David grew up in a family of 12 children. He was an avid hunter and fisherman until his health slowed him down. He married Kathy Newby on Nov. 23, 1963, at Grangeville, Idaho, and the couple made their home at... Full story
Nancy Martin’s many life experiences have led her on her journey to Farmington, where she uses her knowledge and love of life to serve her neighbors. Nancy is the wife of Roger Martin, pastor of the Farmington and Fairfield Seventh-day Adventist Church. She is also mother of Sherri Field, who resides in Texas, and Bill Martin of Spokane. Nancy has four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Nancy and her husband, Roger, have spent their lives not only serving those to whom they minister, but also serving many of their neighbors and friend... Full story
Friends of Whitman County Library have reduced the price of their latest cookbook and barn calendars for the Christmas season. The newest cookbook, More Recipes From Our Friends, is now on sale for $5 and the calendar in on sale for $6. Proceeds from all sales benefit library programs and services countywide. The cookbook contains 840 recipes gathered from residents across the Palouse region. Jerry McCollum contributed the images for the cover, a photo of Steptoe Butte framed by a separate wheat photograph. Stephen Van Vleet, a Friend of the... Full story
The combined choirs of the Church of God and United Methodist Church of Rosalia will put on a celebration of the season, with songs and narration on Dec. 18. “Joy In this Place” will begin at 6:30 p.m. at Assembly of God Church in Rosalia, under the direction of Laurel Heinnemann. The concert will be repeated Dec. 24 at 6:30 p.m. at United Methodist Church in Rosalia.... Full story
Rosalia Librarian Katie Littleton invites all the children in Rosalia to the library tonight, Dec. 15, at 6 p.m. for a storytime in pajamas. Local author Marcy Campbell will share her new Christmas book. Cookies and hot cocoa will be on the agenda. This is an event you do not want to miss! The library is open Tuesdays from 10 to 4 and Thursdays from 3 to 7 ....
John Elwood of Elberton will perform at The Bank Left Gallery and Bistro Saturday, Dec. 17 during the Christmas dinner....
Lacrosse The finished pictures of Santa Claus are ready for pick-up at Jaspar Trucking. The pictures are free of charge and provided by the LaCrosse Business Association....
