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Serving Whitman County since 1877
Route 26 Vintage Market's "Cat and Mouse" tree won the "Community Favorite" award on Dec. 18.
Hannah Croskey stands next to the wood crafted, award-winning tree she designed for Pullman Building Supply along with Tomara Jackson to her left. Empire Disposal's tree can be seen in the background.
A large crowd gathered for the "Jingle and Mingle" holiday party in The Center in Colfax on Dec. 18. Co-sponsored by Colfax Chamber of Commerce, residents of all ages enjoyed complimentary refreshments, festively decorated trees, artwork and music by John Elwood of Elberton.
At 7 p.m. Mayor Todd Vanek and Colfax Chamber of Commerce Vice President Toni Jorgenson joined Whitman County Library Director Kristie Kirkpatrick in announcing the winners of the Chamber Window contest. "Best Day Time Display" went to Hen House Chicks/Truly You, "Best Night Time Display" was awarded to Washington Federal, and "Most Creative" went to Route 26 Vintage Market.
Festival of Trees winners, as voted by the community, were "Community Favorite" going to Route 26 Vintage Market, a tie for "Most Creative" between Pullman Building Supply and Whitman County Library and "Kid's Choice" going to Jennings Elementary Teachers.
The "Judge's Choice" award went to Palouse resident Bryan Johnson.
Pioneer Title Company staffers, Angie Jewell and Sabrina McAdams accepted Library Supporter of the Month honors for their company's annual donation of a raffle Christmas tree. Over the past three years, Pioneer Title Company has contributed nearly $4,000 for children's technology and countywide programming.
This year's winners of the "12 Ways of Giving" were drawn by Jewell and McAdams. They are Sidney Appel, James Campler, Tamera Jackson, Trudy Libey, Leslie Olin, Mandy Hutton, Ryan Hamilton, Britany Luft, Bonnie Smith and Kristie Kirkpatrick.
For those who were not in attendance, prizes are available for pick up at the Colfax Library.
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