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Former resident Sharon Huff, Anacortes, was visiting family and friends from Feb. 23 until March 4. She attended the funerals of her brother-in-law, Dean Yongue, Margie Huff's husband of Blanchard, Idaho, and Leroy Mattly of Endicott. She stayed a...

Snow banks surrounded the shooting lines from the previous snow storms at the Endicott Gun Club this past Sunday. It was a winter wonderland, as shooters competed in clear and sunny conditions at 17 degrees. Scores are as follows: Open-Connor...

Nineteen shooters competed in blizzard conditions at 29 degrees for the Endicott Gun Club's weekly shoot Sunday. Scores are as follows: Open-Connor Pelissier 24, Eric Johnson 24, Jim Pelissier 21; Women-Jessica Pelissier 24; Junior-Joe Vietz 24,...

Sunday was another 'shovel out the Gun Club' day to make their Sunday Shoot possible. There were two new shooters this week who have never shot trap before, a sub-junior, Riley Hayes, who shot a 14, and his dad, Mike, who shot a 16. Mike also tried...

The Endicott Gun Club shot on Sunday. The weather was bad, and the shooting stands had to be continually shoveled. The scores are as follows: Open-Jessica Pelissier 24, Connor Pelissier 24, Larry Garrett 23, Eric Johnson 23, Trevor Johnson 23;...

On Sunday, Feb. 3, the Endicott Gun Club held its Sunday shoot in fog and rain. Twenty-seven shooters competed in mist at 39 degrees. The results are as follows: Open-Larry Garrett 24, Marco Sandoval 23, Trevor Johnson 23, Chad Aeschliman 23;...

Endicott Community Club met Jan. 22 at Trinity Lutheran Church Parish Hall. They elected new officers for the coming year: Jessica Pelissier, president; Teri Garrett, vice president; Carol Larson, treasurer, and Cinda Tribble, temporary secretary....

Dads Night In Pinochle Club was hosted by Jenny Meyer at Endicott Food Center on Monday, Jan. 21. Attending were Irma Kent and Bertie Honn from Benge; Kathy Schlomer and Casey Shipwrek, Winona; Kathy Storment, Pullman, and Judy Cook, Sue Bafus and...

For Endicott Gun Club's weekly trap shoot on Jan. 13 visibility wasn't great, with dense fog most of the day. The scores are as follows: Open-Connor Pelissier 25, Jim Pelissier 24, Ed Scultz 24, Larry Garrett 23; Ladies-Jessica Pelissier 21, Lacey...

Endicott Town Hall has sent out a notice of the hours the office is open and the dates the office will be closed for 2019. Hours open will be Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Holiday closures will be on January 1, 21;...

Trinity Lutheran Church's Elizabeth Circle's Christmas party was at Endicott Food Center Dec. 11 at 1 p.m. Jenny Meyer catered the luncheon. Fourteen women from Endicott attended, including Gail Bilow, Margaret Schmick, Louise Owens, Kathy Bafus,...

The town has settled down from all the construction that has been going on for months. The railroad crew that was here building the new train siding is done. The crew doing the fiber optic installation has left and is now in Winona. The large...

Endicott Community Club hosted Santa's arrival in town. The lighted decorations scattered around the downtown area at the direction of Carol Larson and her crew were lit to start the night. Many private homes are lit up with lights and decorations...

The Community Club lights will be turned on, Japanese lanterns will be lit, fireworks will be set off and Santa will arrive. All these events will be at the school. The Community Club will be serving cocoa and cookies to all Santa visitors. Several...

Endicott Community Club served approximately 210 at its German Dinner and Silent Auction. The auction items sold well. Former resident Sharon Huff and daughter Sheryl Kyllo came from Anacortes to attend the German Dinner and visit with family and...

Endicott Community's annual wine and beer tasting party was at Endicott Food Center Saturday, Oct. 20. The evening was a success, with several wines and beers to try out and Italian sodas of various flavors. The appetizers were many and delicious....

Dad's Night In Pinochle Club met at the home of Kathy Schlomer on Sept. 17 for their monthly card playing night. Their night began remembering Shirley Morasch, one of the original members, who passed away recently. The schedule for next year (Sept...

The annual corn party was this year at the home of Sue Bafus. Hostesses of the event were Sue Bafus, Gail Bilow and Anne Lowe. The event was potluck except for the corn and pork loin. A smoky day greeted the guests for a great get-together towards...

Trinity Lutheran Church held a going away reception for Pastor Phil, Jamie, Kaylynn, John and Anders Misner Aug. 8. Pastor Phil will be the new assistant to the bishop in Spokane. His last day as minister at Trinity and Peace Lutheran churches was...

Lorena Mattley, celebrated her 79th birthday with a visit from her children and grandchildren. Attending were her husband, LeRoy Mattley, Endicott; daughter Lori McNeily of Colfax; daughter Linda Peterson, her friend Dave Millicum; grandson Andrew...

Cinda Tribble, Gail Bilow, Georgia Wells and Anne Lowe made a trip to Bend, Ore., to stay for the weekend of July of 13, 14 and 15. They attended the annual quilt show in Sisters, Ore. The weather was extremely hot. A large crowd of more than 10,000...

The Endicott Fourth of July Celebration was a big success. The Endicott Trap Club held their Four-Gun Shoot, the swimming pool was busy, the dunk tank had a lot of participants, the food and pie booths were very busy all evening and the bouncy house...