Brantner named Palouse Days grand marshal

PALOUSE - This year's Palouse Day Grand Marshal is Swartz Brantner.

Aside from a few brief years, he has spent his entire life of nearly 88 years in Palouse, surrounded by family and spilling over with memories to share. Any conversation will likely include him saying, "I've got a story about that," and it's sure to make you smile.

He was born in his grandparents' home on the corner of Cannon Street and Highway 27 in 1936 and graduated from Palouse High School in 1955. He was very active with every sport, but basketball was his favorite. His bragging rights include the fact that his high schoo...