Entrants in the Mr. LaCrosse competiton Friday, front row from the left, are Jacob Johnson, Jason Wigen and Cole Evans. Back row: Nice Zinthaefner, Tom Van Camp and Cameron Ellis. The event will be at 7 p.m. in the LaCrosse High School pit following a barbecue dinner at the high school cafeteria beginning at 5 p.m. Categories for the contestants will be fitness, formal wear and talent. The dinner and contest will kick off the Farm Festival weekend at LaCrosse....
Engagements
Jun 18, 2014
Heidi Rimbey, Alger will wed Heidi Rimbey, daughter of Steve and Kari Rimbey, Colfax, and Matthew Alger, son of Mike and Ann Alger, Cory, Pa., plan an early August wedding in Colfax. Heidi and Matthew both graduated this year from Pensacola Christian College. Heidi earned a bachelor degree in visual arts with an emphasis in graphic design and is returning to earn a masters in graphic design. Matthew earned a bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering and is now earning a masters in...
Army promotes St. John
Jun 18, 2014
U.S. Army Major Jon T. St. John was promoted May 1 to Lt. Colonel at a ceremony May 8 at Ft. Bliss, Texas. Lt. Col. St. John serves with the Army’s Program Executive Office Combat Support and Combat Service Support based at Warren, Mich. He is the son of Tim and Vicki St. John, Tekoa. Present at the ceremony were St. John’s parents and also his aunt and uncle, Robert and Lucy Horner, from Houston. His wife Michelle, and five of his six children were present at the base in Warren, Mich., and vie...
My favorite recipes
Jun 18, 2014
Tia Langston has always enjoyed art classes. After two years as an art major who focused on painting and ceramics at Spokane Falls Community College, she attended the Imperial College in London, England. Now, however, her artistic outlet is food, especially decorated cakes and hand-dipped truffles. Over graduation weekend, she made two graduation cakes and a birthday cake. She does a chocolate-peanut butter combination that would make any Reese’s candy lover happy. The daughter of Jenny Meyer o...
Dusty Larry and Di Brink were Father's Day dinner guests at the Colton home of their son's family, John, Brandi and Myla Brink. Cross Country musical group will entertain Saturday, June 21, at LaCrosse Farmers Festival. Carrie Pitts, Yakima, arrived at the home of her parents, Kim and Cindy Pitts, Saturday to spend Father's Day with her family. Cindy's father, Norman Bafus of LaCrosse, joined them for dinner Sunday. Carrie returned to her home Tuesday. Doug, Cheryl and Ashleigh Stueckle, Coeur d'Alene, and Jonathan, Bekah and 4-year-old David...
Winona Days draws 24
Anne Lowe, Gazette Correspondent|Jun 18, 2014
Endicott Winona Days obvervance Saturday brought 24 people. Attending were Floyd and Bertie Honn, Alvin and Sylvia (Setters) Buchholtz, Bill and Norma Bennett, Doug and Gladys Bennett, Don and Alva May Jordan, Clarence and Laura Hamilton, Ellen Dixon, Don and Phyllis Bennett, John and Donna Bennett, Al and Joyce Dymond, Dorothy Setters Hodgson, Patty Hodgson Reinhardt, Lori Miller, Jerine Bafus Grey and Helen Jane Setters Hughes. Lin Peterson and Dave Millican from Deer Park visited the home of her parents, LeRoy and Lorena Mattley, for...
Honors for Endicott librarian
Jun 18, 2014
Friends, family and residents of all ages gathered on Tuesday in the Endicott Library to dedicate a plaque and sign in honor of the late Esther Helt who served as librarian for more than 20 years. In the back row, left to right, are Teagan Langston with Esther Helt photo, Keely Jones and Dakota Jones. In front, left to right, are Liam Langston, Cameron Mathia, who cut the ribbon, and Kellen Mathia. Kamryn Langston, not pictured, held the ribbon....
LaCrosse grads receive awards, scholarships
Jun 12, 2014
LaCrosse High School graduates received awards and scholarships valued at $29,355, according to Codi Titus, academic counselor. Recipients are listed as follows: Graham BeDell: Valedictorian Award, Torgeson Memorial Award, Army Reserve National Scholar Athlete Award, Kelli Scharpenberg Memorial Scholarship, Community Club Scholarship, Certificate of National Service for AmeriCorps, LaCrosse Scholarship Foundation. Brandon Bennett: LaCrosse Masonic Scholarship, LaCrosse Scholarship Foundation. Stephen Erickson: LaCrosse Scholarship Foundation....
Dusty Saturday, the class of 2014 graduated from LaCrosse High School. Among the graduates was Graham BeDell, son of Angela and Brian Broeckel. BeDell was the class valedictorian. Among those who attended the ceremonies and/or reception, were Guenter and Brigitte Scherwinski, Bryan and Anita Straw, Chealsey and Corey, all of Mountain Home, Idaho; Alex and Sami BeDell, Walla Walla; Doreen and Tom Riedner, Genesee; Denise Kendall, Tacoma, Oscar Broeckel, Dusty; Jeanette Nolan, Colfax; Patty Wieber, Spokane, and Karen Broeckel and David Stueckle,...
Menus
Jun 12, 2014
COUNCIL ON AGING SENIOR PROGRAM MENU Colfax-Plymouth Congregational Church: Wednesday — Sweet and sour pork, rice, fruit, angel food cake, milk, coffee or tea. Rosalia-Methodist Church: Tuesday — BBQ beef on bun, sliced tomato, coleslaw, fruit, cookie, milk, coffee or tea. Palouse-Palouse Community Center: Wednesday — Sweet and sour pork, rice, fruit, angel food cake, milk, coffee or tea. Tekoa-Tekoa School: Thursday — Popcorn Chicken, hot roll, BBQ beans, tossed salad, pears. Pullman-Pullman Senior Center: Monday — Baked macaroni and chees...
Etcetera
Jun 12, 2014
CLUBS & YOUTH GROUPS P.E.O. Chapter AF met May 27 at the home of Sherry Cox, hostess. Fifteen members responded to roll call by giving their father’s first name. The P.E.O. Scholarship was awarded to Hollyanna Hahn at the awards night at the high school. Connie McBride’s program featured Greg Aune, son of John and Jane Aune of Colfax. Now a pediatric oncologist in Texas, he battled cancer when he was raised in Colfax. Last Thursday, June 5, 17 members met at the Almota Inn, Boyer Park and Marina, to hear Robyn Johnson’s report of the state...
County library calender
Jun 12, 2014
Thursday, June 12 Colfax – 10 to11:30 a.m. – Storytime – Bring in the little ones for fun stories, songs and more every Thursday. Colfax – Noon – Gentle Yoga with Suzy McNeilly – Pay by the month or by the class. Friday, June 13 St. John – 9:30 a.m. – Junior Summer Reading – A special reading program for younger children with activities and crafts. Colfax – 10 to 11:30 a.m. – Play & Learn – Creative play and sharing for toddlers, preschoolers and parents every Friday. Saturday, June 14 Albion – 2 p.m. – Fizz, Boom, Read! Sunday, June 15 Colfa...
Osborne links now at library
Jun 12, 2014
Shirley Louden Nelson and her husband, Dan, had their picture taken with Robert Osborne, host of the Turner Classic Movies television series, during a book signing this spring at Hollywood's Roosevelt Theatre. Shirley and Osborne are both Colfax High School graduates and both worked at the former Rose Theater in Colfax. Osborne, a member of the 1949 class at Colfax, credits his high school job at the Rose with sparking his life-long interest in film. The Nelsons, who live in Topanga Canyon, Calif., received an autographed DVD of...
Heatons of Tekoa mark 60th
Jun 12, 2014
James (Jim) and Claudia Heaton will mark their 60th wedding anniversary on June 13, 2014. They were married at the Christian Church in Tekoa in 1954. They raised four children in Tekoa: Doug (Tina) Heaton, Fountain Hills, Ariz.; Jamey (Chris) Fracz, Otis Orchards; Joy (Scott) Puckett, Latah, and Beth (Todd) Mathison, Valleyford. They have 10 grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. They have been living in the same home in Tekoa for 51 years. The house historically has been in both of their...
Mendoza, Angelo top Tekoa class
Jun 12, 2014
Cassandra Lynn Mendoza, daughter of Ignacio and Tammy Mendoza, was named valedictorian of the 2014 class of Tekoa High School which graduated Sunday. Cassandra, who earned an all-A grade average, was active in FFA, Future Problem Solving, volleyball and basketball, Tekoa Community Coalition, and National Honor Society. Cassandra has received a presidential scholarship from Whitworth University where she will study to be a physical therapist and play on the Pirates’ volleyball team. Morgan Angelo, daughter of Mike and Denise Angelo, was named s...
‘Fizz, Boom, Read’ cranks up for library summer reading
Jun 12, 2014
Whitman County Library’s Summer Reading program, “Fizz, Boom, Read!” offers prizes for youngsters who qualify by reading 10 books during the summer, following the last library program. Youngsters can also qualify by listening to someone read to them for 10 hours. Teens and adults can also participate by reading and reviewing three books over the summer. Prizes for completion include treats donated by local vendors and a chance at county-wide grand prize certificates. Activities include visits by area scientists, WSU Birds of Prey, Lego conte...
My favorite recipes
Jun 12, 2014
Rayanna DeFord is enjoying late spring or early summer, depending on your point of view, with flowers and new plantings coloring her gardens, porch and deck. Her husband Steve has built raised beds for vegetables, and she has plastic gutters filled with soil for planting lettuces at a convenient height, which are attached to the side of the garage. Their comfortable home is filled with signs of Rayanna’s decorating touch rich colors, comfortable chairs and sofas, carefully chosen decorative i...
Six seek LaCrosse title
Debbie Casey, Gazette Correspondent|Jun 12, 2014
Lacrosse Preparation and practice is in full swing for the 2014 Mr. LaCrosse competition. The theme this year is “Hot, Hot, Hot” and it will be June 20 at 7 p.m. at the LaCrosse School. A barbecue dinner will be at 5 p.m. Contestants are Cole Evans, Cameron Ellis, Jacob Johnson, Jason Wigen, Tom VanCamp and Nick Zinthaefner. They will compete in fitness, talent and formal wear. All proceeds help support the Dick Roberts Memorial Scholarship....
Banner winners announced
Jun 12, 2014
Banner artists, from the left, are Dick Gebhardt, Eden Workman, Betina Workman, Matthew Wysack, Brianna Reynolds and Carol Gay. Artists unable attend the reception were Jerry Jones, Sara Yates and Kelly Berntgen. The Colfax Arts Council announced the winners of the seventh annual H'Art of the Palouse banner contest June 5 during a reception for the artists. The People's Choice Award in the youth division is Eden Workman for her "Sunset on the Palouse" banner. The winner for the adult division...
Artists reception tonight
Jun 4, 2014
A $300 cash prize will be awarded tonight, June 5, at the H'Art of the Palouse Banner artists reception at 7 p.m. in the Colfax Library. This is the second year a cash award is being offered for the top adult banner. The winner was selected by a jury of local artists last weekend and will be announced at the reception. The award is in addition to the annual People's Choice Awards for the favorite adult and youth banners selected by a vote of the public. The cash award is donated by Dick and Pauline Gebhardt of Colfax. Gebhardt disqualified his...
First Wind awards scholarship
Jun 4, 2014
Carmen Swannack, a member of this year's graduating class at St. John High School, has been awarded a $3,000 scholarship from the First Wind Scholars program. She is the daughter of Art and Jill Swannack of Lamont. The 2014 recipients were selected from a large pool of applicants. The program offers one-time, $3,000 college scholarships to high school seniors in communities where the company has a project. The scholars program was started in 2009 and scholarships have been awarded to 77 students....
Fifty attend Colfax grads luncheon
Jun 4, 2014
Fifty people gathered for the Colfax alumni luncheon in Spokane May 5 with a number of new faces attending including from Genesee were Bob Bumgarner and Sandra Russell Jackson, Genesee; Ellen Dickerman Adams, Daryl and Terry Willson Koch, and Greg and Sandra Hopkins Wise, Spokane; Mildred Van Tine Sarver, Dave Leander and Bob Lonn, Spokane Valley. Lonn has now published his book “American Holocaust." The next luncheon will be Aug. 4. Front: Sally Johnson Harrington (1955), Virginia Baldwin (1956...
Pastor's Corner
Jun 4, 2014
One of the distinguishing characteristics of the book of Esther is the fact that “God” is not mentioned in this book of the Bible. However, the providence of God is clearly displayed in this book. We can see the Hand of God working behind the scenes, even though His name is never mentioned in it. This book demonstrates how the Jewish people were protected and preserved by the providence of God. The English word comes from the Latin, "providere" which is made up of two words, "pro" (before) and "videre" (to see), thus "to see before." Pro...
County Library Calendar
Jun 4, 2014
Thursday, June 5 Colfax – 10:10 to 11:30 a.m. – Storytime – Bring in the little ones for fun stories, songs and more every Thursday. Colfax – Noon – Gentle Yoga with Suzy McNeilly – Pay by the month of by the class. Friday, June 6 St. John – 9:30 a.m. – Junior Summer Reading – A special reading program for younger children with activities and crafts. Colfax – 10 to 11:30 a.m. – Play & Learn – Creative play and sharing for toddlers, preschoolers and parents every Friday. Uniontown – 10:30 a.m. – Storytime – Bring in the little ones for fun st...
Summer ready set for St. John
Angel Colyar, Gazette Correspondent|Jun 4, 2014
St. John “Fizz, Boom, Read!” is this year's theme for the St. John Library reading summer program. This is for youngsters ages 3 through 12 and includes crafts, stories, guest speakers, a snack and lots of fun. It will be Wednesdays at 1 p.m. June 18 and 25 and July 2, 9, 16 and 23. Call Clacy Pool at the St. John Library for more information. The St. John-Endicott High School football and baseball teams will have their second annual car wash at the St. John bus garage Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. All proceeds will benefit the teams. The Cou...
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