Garfield Palouse HS Girls 3rd at 1B Tournament

Submitted by Steve Witthuhn

Garfield Palouse High School Girls softball team placed third at the 1B state tournament.  They beat Wishkah Valley 16-2, lost to Almira/Coulee-Hartline 4-0, beat Sunnyside Christian 4-0 and beat Selkirk 16-5 to finish a successful season.

GarPal Colton Ahtletes Excell at State 2B Track & Field

Scott Kent, GarPal HS Head Coach and Patti Green-Kent, GarPal MS Head/HS Assistant Coach reported an excellent 1st day at State 2B track for the GarPal Colton Track and Field VikCats.

Chad Redman placed 8th in the high jump after jumping in a terrible rain/wind storm. In the Prelims, Chad also placed 1st in 300m hurdles and 2nd in the 110m hurdles. He will compete in finals Saturday in both of those. 

Jeff Kent placed 5th and 6th in the 100m and 200m prelims today and will compete in the finals tomorrow in both along with pole vault.

The relay team (Chad, Jeff, Anthony Floyd and Nick Robertson) placed 9th by .02 seconds so are done for the season.

Addy Hamilton pole vaults and Emily Akin triple jumps on Saturday.

Saturday:  FINAL RESULTS: 

GarPal Colton track and field scored, placed and pr’d at the 2011 State 2B track and field championships at EWU in Cheney.

The men’s team won the State 1B Academic Championships with the highest GPA in the state for schools of their size and the women’s team won 3^rd!!

Senior Chad Redman placed 2^nd in the 110m hurdles (15.91), 5^th in the 300m hurdles (41.31), and 8^th in the High Jump (5’10”).

Junior Jeff Kent placed 7^th in both the 100m (11.8) and the 200m (23.76). He placed 9^th in the pole vault, with a new PR of 10’6”.

The men’s relay team, (Kent, Anthony Floyd, Nick Robertson, and Redman) placed 9^th with a PR of 46.22.

The Men's team was 13th in the state overall!!

  

Junior Emma Akin place 8^th in the triple jump (32’4.75”).

Junior Addy Hamilton placed 14^th in the pole Vault (7’6”).

Complete results,   Mens: http://goeags.com/StateTrack/11b2bres.htm.

Women's  http://goeags.com/StateTrack/11g2bres.htm.

VikCats only lose 2 graduating seniors and are looking forward to next season! Special Thanks to:

1st year MS assistant coach Cliff Knuaff who worked with the HS team all season doing whatever was needed.

1st year HS assistant/throws coach John Cole- our throwers showed tremendous improvement, as did the other athletes that you worked with.

Guest conditioning clinician Taylor "the torturer" White who helped us beat them into shape; Colton Coach/team trainer Ed Robertson. Sue Redman for volunteering to help with a variety of activities/food. Ann Thompson who helped time and helped spread the good (results) news!

Year end party is scheduled for June 7th where awards will be presented.

Accolade to Firemen & EMTs and Spouses

Firemen and Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) provide invaluable services to our communities often rely on volunteers (as I know all too well, being a retired 12-year veteran volunteer NREMT.) All deserve our congratulations, appreciation, and support. The following is dedicated especially to their generous and understanding spouses:

An Accolade To Spouses
(c) 1995 Mona Leeson Vanek"

!! Beep Beeeep Beeeeeep!!
"A-Z Emergency Response Crew this is a run.
"A-Z Emergency Response Crew this is a run.
"Please respond to ...."

At any old time under the sun
How oft those words have snatched your mate
From your warm, cozy bed, when it's late.
Or from a holiday dinner so fine,
Leaving family and friends and the meal behind.

Whether anniversary, birthday or just everyday,
Off in a rush, no time for delay.
And you, dear friend, you've let 'em go!
Many say "Thank you!" more than you know.
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The listings below are incomplete; please send update information to: mailto:news  tnpw  @air-pipe.  com (remove spaces.)

BELMONT

ENDICOTT
Edicott Volunteer Fire Department
Whitman County Fire District #6
326 E. St.
Endicott, WA 99125
(509) 657-3720

FAIRFIELD
Spokane County Fire District 2
17815 E Truax Road

Fairfield, WA 99012
(509) 283-4271

Spokane County Fire Protection District No. 12. http://spokanecofd12.com/
Encompasses the towns of Latah and Waverly and a large rural area in between Spangle, Fairfield, Rosalia and Tekoa.

FARMINGTON
Oakesdale Farmington Fire Department # 10

First and Steptoe

Oakesdale, WA 99158-0167

GARFIELD
Town of Garfield Fire Department

113 N. Third St.
Garfield, WA 99130
http://www.garfieldwa.com/fire.htm
Fire Chief Chris McCully, mailto:mccully18@hotmail.com..
Application to join,  http://www.garfieldwa.com/Attachments/FDAPP.pdf.

LATAH
Spokane County Fire Protection District No. 12. http://spokanecofd12.com/
Encompasses the towns of Latah and Waverly and a large rural area in between Spangle, Fairfield, Rosalia and Tekoa.

MALDEN
Malden Volunteer Fire Department & EMS.
Po Box 352
Malden, WA 99149-0352

OAKESDALE
Town of Oakesdale Fire Department
107 S First St
Oakesdale, WA 99158

Fire Station:
4706 Old Thornton Hwy.
(6 mi from Oakesdale)

PALOUSE
Palouse Fire Department,
120 E Whitman St
Palouse, WA 99161

ROCKFORD
Spokane County Fire Protection District #11
116 W Emma St
Rockford, WA 99030
http://tinyurl.com/62rdu2m.
A volunteer fire department with 36 paid-per call firemen. "Welcomes volunteers." Firemen meet and train on the 2nd Wednesday, and EMTs on the 3rd Wednesdays, at 7:00 p.m. in the Fire Station, 116 W. Emma Street. Has a policy of "Volunteers Welcome." Contact Mark Lonam, 509 990-4063 or 509 291-3303, or Gail Kopp, 509 291-5211.

ROSALIA
Rosalia Fire Department
Whitman County Fire District No. 7
607 S. Witman St.
Rosalia, WA 99170

Spokane County Fire Protection District No. 12. http://spokanecofd12.com/
Encompasses the towns of Latah and Waverly and a large rural area in between Spangle, Fairfield, Rosalia and Tekoa.

SPANGLE

STEPTOE

ST. JOHN
ST John Volunteer Fire Department,  Fire District No. 2
1 E Front St.
ST John, WA 99171

(509) 648-3950
Fire Station:
4706 Old Thornton Hwy.
(6 mi from Oakesdale, 11 mi from Thornton)

TEKOA
Tekoa Fire Department
109 W Poplar
Tekoa, WA 99033

Spokane County Fire Protection District No. 12. http://spokanecofd12.com/
Encompasses the towns of Latah and Waverly and a large rural area in between Spangle, Fairfield, Rosalia and Tekoa.

THORNTON
Thornton, WA 99176
4706 Old Thornton Hwy.
(6 mi from Oakesdale, 11 mi from St. John)

VALLEYFORD
Spokane County Fire Protection District No. 8
12100 E. Palouse Hwy, Valleyford, WA.
Office, 509 926-6699
http://www.scfd8.org/.
District map, http://www.nwmaps.com/fd8/index.php.

WAVERLY
Spokane County Fire Protection District No. 12. http://spokanecofd12.com/
Encompasses the towns of Latah and Waverly and a large rural area in between Spangle, Fairfield, Rosalia and Tekoa.
A volunteer fire district, with 23 volunteer firemen.
55 N. Commercial Street
Waverly, WA 99039
Email, spokcofd12@palousenet.com.
Commissioner meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month at the Waverly Town Hall at 7:00 p.m. Citizens are invited and encouraged to attend.

Commissioners: Gregg Wernz
Ron Tee
Tom Pottratz
Fire Chief: Bill Tensfeld, 509-283-2206
Latah Captain: Charlie Johnson
Waverly Captain: Don Evans

Spokane Fire District 12, http://spokanecofd12.com/
Encompasses the towns of Latah and Waverly and a large rural area in between Spangle, Fairfield, Rosalia and Tekoa. A volunteer fire district, with 23 volunteer firemen.
55 N. Commercial Street
Waverly, WA 99039
Email, spokcofd12@palousenet.com.  

Elected Officials Candidate-Filing Dates June 6-10, 2011

Spokane County filing dates for candidates is from Monday, June 6 through Friday, June 10, 2011. Spokane County Elections Office is located at 1033 W. Gardner Avenue, Spokane, WA.


Mail-in candidate-filing accepted May 20, 2011 and must be received no later than 4:00 p.m. on June 10, 2011.


For filing options and instructions, http://tinyurl.com/3z6vhnk.

Fairfield:

Council Position No. 3, Karrie Stewart, 4 year

Council Position No. 4, Kay Dee C. Gilkey, 4 year

Council Position No. 5, Brian S. Kauffman, 4 year

Latah:

Council Position No. 2, David Galvin, Short/Four year

Council Position No. 3, Stanley E. Dye, 4 year

Council Position No. 5, Douglas R. Parks, 4 year

Rockford:

Council Position No. 3 Clinton E. Stevenson, 4 year

Council Position No. 4, Thomas Smith, 4 year

Council Position No. 5, Jim R. Oshanick, 4 year

Spangle:

Mayor, Donald J. Mangis, 4 year

Council Position No. 1, Bill Whitehall, 2 year Unexpired

Council Position No. 2, Ralph Sumwold, 2 year Unexpired

Council Position No. 3, Melissa C. Holling, 4 year

Council Position No. 4, Clyde J. Sample, 4 year

Council Position No. 5, Toby Trower, 4 year

Spangle DC No. 1, Commissioner Position No. 2, Roger Degon, 6 year

Freeman SD 358, Director District #1, John Zingg, 4 year

Freeman SD 358, Director District #3, Randy L. Primmer, 4 year

Liberty School District 362, District Director #1, Kynda Sue Browning, 4 year

Liberty School District 362, District Director #5, Mark S. Bullock, 4 year

Rosalia:

Rosalia SD 410-320, Director District #1, Patricia D. Hereford, 4 year

Rosalia SD 410-320, Director District #2, Graig Maley, 4 year

Rosalia SD 410-320, Director District #4, Michele R. Brown, 4 year

St. John:

St John SD 401-322, Director District #1, Scott Hollingsworth, 4 year

St John SD 401-322, Director District #3, Mark Bailey, 4 year

St John SD 401-322, Director District #5 At Large, 4 year

Tekoa:

Tekoa SD 80-265, Director District #1, Mike Bogenrif, 4 year

Tekoa SD 80-265, Director District #3, Becky St. John, 4 year

Tekoa SD 80-265, Director District #5, Holly Squibb, 4 year

Waverly:

Council Position No. 1, Kimberly Billington, 2 year Unexpired

Council Position No. 3, Evelyn R. Heinevetter, 4 year

Council Position No. 5, Tabitha marie Gale, 4 year

Waverly CD No. 6, Commissioner Position No. 1, Robert M. Clausen, 2 year Unexpired

Waverly CD No 6, Commissioner Position No. 2, Evelyn R. Heinevetter, 6 year

Waverly CD No. 6, Commissioner Position No. 3, Don R. Evans, 4 year Unexpired

Spokane County Washington Offices, http://tinyurl.com/3dmxeq8

Travis Glidewell Receives Award of Excellence

Travis Glidewell, Public Works Supervisor, Fairfield, WA, has received the "Ground Water Protection Program of the Year Award of Excellence" from the Evergreen Rural Water of Washington Board of Directors. Travis is a resident of Rockford, WA.

Evergreen Rural Water of Washington (ERWoW) is a non-profit organization serving the needs of small water and wastewater systems in Washington State with nearly 800 members with a board of directors consisting of nine members representing small and medium sized communities from across the state. Evergreen Rural Water of Washington, http://www.erwow.org/index.htm.

GP HS Teams Get Great Send Off to State Tournaments

Both the Garfield Palouse High School softball team and the High School track team left Thursday, May 25, 2011, for their State tournaments.

Palouse law enforcement and emergency vehicle personnel formed an honor escort out of town as townsfolk lined the north side of Main Street and waved them off with well wishes.

The softball team play their first game Friday at 1 pm in Yakima. Second game will be at 5 pm.

High School softball team members are:

Seniors, Tiona Shea, Emily Witthuhn, Erin Witthuhn and Madisyn Woltering; Juniors, Mickaila Martin and Terrie Taylor; Sophomore,  Sarah Wilson, Freshmen,  Kelsey Bielenberg, Sammie Johnson, Cassie Martin, McKenzie McClanahan, and Chandler Pfaff.

The North Palouse Washington e-Newscast, http://www.palousenewscast.com/


 

WA State Academic Champtions Award

May 27-28, Eastern Washington University, Cheney, WA.

1B, 2B, 1A Track & Field State Championships 

Sometime during the meet, (not predetermined) the Palouse VICATS boy’s team will be asked to come forward to receive their State Academic Champions Award.  Hopefully it will be a time they are available to receive it.
 

Chad Redman- 300m hurdles, 110m hurdles, high jump, relay
Jeff Kent- 100m, 200m, pole vault, relay
Anthony Floyd, Nick Robertson- relay
Derrick Bosch, Kevin Knauff- relay alternates
Emma Akin- triple jump
Addi Hamilton- pole vault

Friday

Chad Redman:              High Jump        10:05

Chad Redman:              110M HH           11:30

Jeff Kent:                        100M Dash       12:20

Chad Redman, Jeff Kent,

Anthony Floyd, & Nick

Robertson:                    4x 100M Relay  1:30

Chad Redman               300M IH            3:15

Jeff Kent:                        200M Dash       4:40

Saturday

Jeff Kent:                       Pole Vault         10:00

Emma Akin:                  Triple Jump       10:10

Addy Hamilton              Pole Vault            3:00     

Saturday Finals (if they qualify)

Chad Redman:              110M HH        10:35

Jeff Kent:                     100M Dash       11:15

Chad Redman, Jeff Kent,

Anthony Floyd, & Nick

Robertson:                    4x 100M Relay  12:15

Chad Redman:                300M IH            1:35

Jeff Kent:                          200M Dash       2:50

 

The North Palouse Washington e-Newscast, http://www.palousenewscast.com/

Rockford Book Signing Event Huge Success

 At the May Rockford Historical Society no host monthly lunch meeting in The Harvest Moon Banquet Room , President Betty Myer said the book signing hosted at the Rockford Pioneer Museum was a huge success.

More than sixty people jammed the aisles of the museum for the April 22nd book signing, including one woman who came from Seattle for the occasion, and her friend who came from Oregon.

The featured authors, Linda Lawrence Hunt, author of Bold Spirit, Jane Kirkpatrick, author of The Daughter's Walk, and Carole Estby Dagg, author of The Year We Were Famous each wrote about the adventures of Helga and Clara Estby.

Helga Estby and her 19-year-old daughter, Clara, of Mica Creek (about 5 miles NE of Rockford) trudged 3,500 miles across country from Spokane, Washington to New York City in 1896, in hope of winning $10,000 to save the family farm.

The authors wrote from different perspectives. Each explained her conclusions and answered questions from the audience.

Carole Estby Dagg is the great-granddaughter of Helga Estby, and winner, Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators' Sue Alexander Award for most promising new manuscript. Kirkpatrick is the author of 20 books including 17 historical novels. Her first novel, A Sweetness to the Soul won the Western Heritage Center's coveted Wrangler Award. Linda Lawrence Hunt is 2004 winner of Willa Cather Award.

Historical society member Linda Jones was in charge of refreshments at the event, Peggy Fricks, assisted by Mary Kay Irwin, took charge of the refreshment table. Donna Davey and Paul Gillespie managed the financial transactions.
                 
"All members did an excellent job. I even overheard a couple comments about how good the coffee was," Evelyn Fricke said. "So that left me with nothing to do but meet and mingle, and enjoy the day. We ran out of books!"

Many of the Estby descendants, including Dorothy Bahr, Mary Kay Irwin & Carole Estby Dagg attended the signing. Mary Kay brought Julekake, Norwegian Christmas bread, which she made from her grandmother, Helga's, recipe. The descendants gathered afterward for a private family reunion.

The historical society presented Dorothy, Mary Kay & Carole each with a jar of mincemeat made from Helga's recipe. The Rockford United Methodist Women still use this recipe to make mincemeat for the Christmas Bazaar.

Dorothy & Daryll Bahr of Wilbur presented the historical society with numerous pictures of the Estby family and descendants to add to the society's Estby Exhibit, donated to the museum by the Estby family in 2003.

Betty congratulated all the members for their fine performance at the book signing, and grinned as she said Linda Lawrence Hunt announced while speaking to the audience that every town shoud have an Evelyn Fricke, a wonderful accolade for this long-standing member.

The historical society will restock the books for sale from Rockford Historical Society, PO Box 107 Rockford, WA.

The Daughter's Walk, http://www.youtube.com/embed/Pt4ZMRfao_c.
The Year We Were Famous, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32EWPJt8i_A.
Bold Spirit, http://www.boldspiritacrossamerica.com/.

The North Palouse Washington e-Newscast, http://www.palousenewscast.com/


 

Palouse Washington District 9 Champions

Congratulations to District 9 Champions, Palouse, Washington. GarPal Colton juniors, Jeff Kent, pole vault, and Emma Akin, triple jump.  Addy Hamilton placed 2^nd in the pole vault.  

Pat Green Kent reported the three athletes head to State next week, and also said, "Great job Derrick Bosch, who PR’d by 9 feet in the Jav!"

The above athletes and the rest of the VikCat team will be competing today in Walla Walla at the final day of the District 9 Championships.  Thursday was the short day, so a much larger competition is on tap today. More events lie ahead, with the top two in each event advancing to state, Kent said.

GO VIKCATS!!!

Rockford “Mother Daughter Dinner" Smashing Success

The evening was a smashing hit for the Rockford Women’s Club “Mother Daughter Dinner”.

Sixty-seven attended, all wearing hats. They included members, daughter’s, grand-daughter’s, nieces, daughters-in-law and friends.

The gals cast votes, amid much laughter and admiration, for best 3-adult hats and best 3-children's hats. Gail Kopp, Betty Gady and Jennifer Wigen got the three gift bags for women, as little Alison Dashiell, Abbey Wigen and Trinity Oliver joined them and gleefully took treasures from their gift bags.

Not all of the 37 Rockford Women’s Club active member were able to attend this year's event.

The club's next meeting will be June 7, 2011, 7:00 pm, at the Harvest Moon Restaurant Banquet Room, 20 South 1st St., Rockford, WA.

Their next actity will be a  picnic on the first day of summer, June 21, 2011, 6:30 p.m. at Manito Park, 1702 S. Grand, Spokane, WA where they also plan to visit the park's historic Rose Garden & Japanese Garden. (http://www.manitopark.info/)




Dues for the upcoming season will $10 and due on June 7th at our next business meeting.

Memorial Day Lunch & Rat Rod Show Car Show & BBQ in Palouse, WA

Memorial Day Lunch at the Palouse Grange Hall.

Followed on the first Saturday in June by the Rat Rod Show Car Show & BBQ  on Main Street.

Celebrate auto renovation in a whole new way. Browse through cars renovated by the average garage tinkering fanatic. Live music, and vendors. Ph: (208) 301 0018.

May Day A Favorite in Garfield, WA May, 21, 2011

Saturday, May 21, 2011 is sure to offer fun for everyone who visits Garfield, WA that day.

"Join us for one of our favorite days - May Day 2011," is the invitation issued by Garfield Community Association. Contact:  Judy Weiker for more information. 509-635-1290 or smokinpaparj@yahoo.com.

Events will include a pancake breakfast, parade, crafts/vendors show at the park, and a 5k fun run sponsored by Garfield Parks and Recreation. Race day checkin, 7:15 – 7:45 a.m at Garfield Park, 5th & Spokane St.

Race start time 8:00 a.m. The course is approximately 3.2 mile (run or walk.) Entry fees at the park on race day are, $15.00 with short-sleeve T-Shirt, and $12.00 without T-Shirt. Awards, overall top male and top female finisher, plus recognition of age-group winners.

Taylar Franz Crowned 2011 Queen of Southeast Spokane County Fair

Taylar Franz was crowned Queen of the 2011 Southeast Spokane County Fair, with Emily Sainsbury and Mikayla Cornwall chosen as Princesses at the coronation at the coronation ceremony Sunday evening. Tylar also received Miss Congeniality. The McIntosh Grange filled to near capacity to honor the eight lovely contestants from the 10th and 11th grades of Liberty and Freeman High Schools.

2010 Princess Shelby Gady-Nelson opened the evening and introduced Mayor Micki Harnois, who presented the eight contestants. Resplendent in fancy evening gown, each young lady gave her first name, named her sponsoring organization and her personal sponsor:

• Maylissa Lewis, Southeast Spokane County Historical Society
• Taylar Franz, Rockford Womens Club
• Leaira Anderson, Rockford Historical Society
• Ashley Roecks, Rockford VFW Post 7815
• Bianca Thiers, Hangman Creek Chamber of Commerce
• Kailyn Gady, Rockford Firebells
• Emily Sainsbury, Rockford Lions Club
• Mikayla Cornwall, American Legion Post #165The royalty coronation event, began more than half a century ago, was an evening of fun and excitement. Seated in a row across the stage, displaying a rainbow of colorful gowns, each design showcased the wearer's individual style and gave the audience a glimpse into the girl's personality.

Each young contestant in turn stood, lovely face shining with anticipation, nervousness well concealed, and gorgeous in her beautiful evening attire, gave a short presentation. Each detailed her special interests, achievements and gave her reasons for wishing to be crowned Queen.

Judging the fair royalty contest were: Jalena Maugha, member of Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce and Spa Director of Planet Beach Spa; John Solomon, Pastor, Life Source Community Church, former high school basketball coach and volunteer Police Chaplan serving the Spokane Police Department; and Charlotte Nemee,  past judge of Miss Spokane Valley, owner, Planet Beach Cotempo Spa, Vice President of Administration, Spokane Credit Union.

During a short intermission while the three judges compiled the points on which the winners were chosen, the candidates and members of the audience mingled, enjoying comaraderie, cake and drinks.

The 2011 contest sponsors were Bank of Fairfield, Co-Ag of Fairfield, and Banner Bank of Rockford.

Each girl was presented with a long-stemmed rose. The queen and her princesses were crowned and given bouquets. Each girl also received a gift bag.

Gift bag contributors included Harvest Moon Restaurant, Rockford; Banner Bank, Rockford; Rockford AIG Insurance, Rockford; Dairy Farmers of Washington; Kelly's Thrift, Fairfield; Seehorn Tire, Fairfield; Town of Rockford; Fred Necks Grill & Saloon, Rockford; Spokane County Association of Wheat Growers; Bullfrog Mini Store, Fairfield; Fairfield General Store, Fairfield; Hurd Mercantile & Company, Rockford; Bank of Fairfield, Fairfield & Rockford; Primeland Cooperatives, Rockford; Dave's Auto Body & Glass, Rockford; Freeman Store, Freeman; Rockford Auto Inc., Rockford; Town of Fairfield; Spokane Seed, Rockford; Fairfield Owl Pharmacy, Fairfield; Bud's Auto, Fairfield and St. John Hardware, Fairfield.

McIntosh Grange donated their hall. Members decorated its walls and windows and bordered the stage-stairs with bouquets of pastel balloons.

Northwest Images provided the portraits for the fair Royalty, as it has for a number of years in the past.

Battle Days Celebration in Rosalia - June, 4-5, 2011

First weekend in June, the place to be is the Annual Rosalia Battle Days Celebration, a weekend-long celebration sponsored in conjuction with Rosalia, Washington Chamber of Commerce, 509-523-5991.

Enjoy a variety of activities, including a Saturday morning breakfast held at the Fire Station, a Parade, Rodeo, Saturday Night Dance, and a Fun Run/Walk.

Area Info, Rosalia, http://tinyurl.com/5rhp3nm. Rosalia, http://www.townofrosalia.org/.

The North Palouse Washington e-Newscast, http://www.palousenewscast.com/

Back-to-back Fun Events in Fairfield May 17, 2011

May 17, 2011, Noon, Senior Lunch, Fairfield Community Center, corner of Main and Johnson. Enjoy good food and camaraderie.

After lunch, stroll across the street to 301 Main Street at 1:30 p.m. to attend the South East Spokane County Historical Society and Museum May meeting.

Gala Mother, Daughter, Granddaughter Event May 17, 2011

A gala evening will be hosted by Rockford Women's Club, May 17, 2011, 6:30 p.m.,  at the Catholic Parish Hall, 138 S. River  in Rockford. 

Decorate a prize-winning hat to wear, in honor of the recent Royal Wedding.

Call Wanda Brown to make a reservation so she knows how many place-settings to arrange. 892-4411.

Bring your Mothers & Daughters & Granddaughters, Daughter-in-laws & Great-Granddaughers, or bring a friend, and a potluck dish to pass.

Prizes, fun and merriment are guaranteed.

Southeast Spokane County Fair Royalty Coronation - May 15, 2011

The Southeast Spokane County Community Fair Royalty Committee, Kris Pettibone and Mary Hill, invite the public to attend the Coronation of the 2011 Southeast Spokane County Fair Queen, May 15, 2011 at the McIntosh Grange, 1st Street, Rockford, WA, 6:00 p.m. ($5)

The queen and and her two princesses will be crowned from among eight candidates.

The entrants (and their sponsors) include, Maylissa Lewis, Southeast Spokane County Historical Society; Taylar Fraz, Rockford Womens Club; Leaira Anderson, Rockford Historical Society; Ashley Roecks, Rockford VFW Post 7815; Bianca Thiers, Hangman Creek Chamber of Commerce; Kailyn Gady, Rockford Firebells; Emily Sainsbury, Rockford Lions Club; and Mikayla Cornwall, American Legion Post #165.
The royalty event began more than half a century ago. Kris said, "At last year's coronation we had the privilege to have the very first queen ever picked on hand to see her granddaughter run." Kris did not have the names or dates, but estimated about sixty years between the two coronation events.

 In February, the Royalty Committee of the Southeast Spokane County Community Fair organation sends letters to seventeen sponsoring organizations that have been involved for many years.

Girls enrolled in 10th and 11th grades of Freeman and Liberty High Schools are eligible to compete in the royalty contest.

Entry forms are available at the schools, organizations and in the communities. Girls do not need to be asked, or have a sponsoring organization to be eligible. The Royalty Committee will locate a sponsor for any girl wishing to enter the competition.

The young ladies fill out a form on school activities, non-school activities, Awards Involvement in the Southeast Spokane County fair, and write an essay on why they want to be the Southeast Spokane County Fair Queen.

Each sponsoring organization selects a candidate. Candidates are judged on a point system, have a personal interview; in the fun and exciting coronation event each girl is interviewed on stage, all on points. The young lady with the most points wins the title of Queen, and two high-point runners up are her princesses.

Call Kris for information (509) 291-5191.

Palouse Washington Regional Libraries

Spokane County, http://www.scld.org/index.asp.
FAIRFIELD BRANCH
305 E. Main Street
Phone: 509-893-8320
Fax: 509-893-8477
The District currently has a collection of 500,000 books, magazines, audiobooks, CDs, DVDs and downloadable eBooks, audiobooks and music, and it’s growing all the time.

In addition to offering free wireless Internet access, the Fairfield Library has three computer stations for customer use with office, reference and educational software, as well as high-speed Internet access and printing capabilities.

The District’s website, http://www.scld.org/, is your 24/7 virtual library where you can search our catalog, place holds, use online databases for research, learn about upcoming programs, get homework help through tutor.com, reserve a computer station, and download eBooks, audiobooks and music.

The Fairfield Library also offers free computer classes for adults, storytimes for children and other programs for all age ranges.

Whitman County, http://www.whitco.lib.wa.us/index.asp.
GARFIELD BRANCH
Branch Manager: Crystal Bailey
Hours: Mon. 12:30am - 6:30pm
Wed. 11am - 2:30pm
Phone: 635-1490
email: garfield@whitco.lib.wa.us
Storytime: Wednesdays 11:30am


MALDEN BRANCH
11 NW Ash
Branch Manager: Shannon Roe
Hours: Tues. 4:30-7:00pm; Thurs. 4-6pm
Phone: 569-3771
email: malden@whitco.lib.wa.us
Children's program: Tues. 5:15pm


PALOUSE BRANCH
Branch Manager: Holly White
Hours: Tues. 11am - 6pm; Thurs. 2pm - 6pm; Fri. 12 noon - 6pm
Phone: 878-1513
email: palouse@whitco.lib.wa.us.
Preschool Storytime Fridays 1:00 pm
Book Club: 3rd Thursdays 7pm


ST JOHN BRANCH
Branch Manager: Clancy Pool
Hours: Mon. 10:30am - 5pm;
Wed. 3:30- 6:30pm;
Fri. 9:30am - 1pm & 2-5pm
Phone: 648-3319
email: cpool@whitco.lib.wa.us.
Storytime: Fri. 11am, All Ages
Second Monday Club: Second Monday of the Month; Grades 1-3 3:30pm


FARMINGTON BRANCH
Branch Manager: Rose Anderson
Hours: Tues. 2pm-6pm; Thurs. 2pm-6pm
Phone: 287-2035
email: farmington@whitco.lib.wa.us.
Storytime: Tuesdays 2:00pm
Craft-time: 2nd Thursday 4pm-5pm


OAKESDALE BRANCH
Branch Manager: Michele Wright
Hours: Mon. 1pm-6pm; Wed. 10:30am-2pm
Phone: 285-4310
email: oakesdale@whitco.lib.wa.us.
Storytime: Wednesdays 12:30pm


ROSALIA BRANCH
Branch Manager: Katie Littleton
Hours: Tues. 10am - 4pm
Thurs. 3pm - 7pm
Phone: 523-3109
email: Rosalia@whitco.lib.wa.us.
Storytime: Tuesdays 11:00 am

TEKOA BRANCH
Branch Manager: Patti Gatherer
Hours: Tues. 1:30pm - 6pm Wed. 1:30pm - 6pm; Thurs. 10am - 4pm
Phone: 284-3121
email: tekoa@whitco.lib.wa.us.
Storytime: Thursdays 11:15am.

Show Off The Best of Your Town

Hello,

Want to show off the best of your town? This invitation is to all the residents of the north Palouse region south of Spokane, Washington. Each region has a special ambience that neighbors and visitors enjoy, and the Palouse region is no exception. Yet each community and town has its unique appeal.

Whether the surrounding area is home or you are just passing through, the land and terrain are powerful influences, just like the weather and travel routes. The inhabitants and their activities, like a magician's wand, meld those into a unique whole that becomes a memorable experience.

Please participate and show off the best of your community or town.

Send your news by e-mail or by submitting a link to your blog ~~ your interactive-link news to mailto:newstnpw%20@%20air-pipe.com (remove spaces). (*See CONTACT & SUBMIT page, http://www.palousenewscast.com/p/contact.html.)


I prefer blogs, however if you cannot send news via a blog ~~ feel free to send it in an e-mail to newstnpw @ air-pipe.com (remove spaces). Be sure to include your name and phone number in case I have questions.


A blog is an always available personalized newspaper, bulletin board, magazine, brochure, flyer, or whatever you want it to be:

An electronic venue where you promote your organization or business in positive ways, not only to members or customers, but as an enhancement for the north Palouse regional image. 

Requirements and restrictions:

1. Each business, organization or person may create and maintain a blog on which they submit news, views, advertisements, or comments, and they take full legal responsibility for its contents.
2. The content or POST on the submitted blog is limited to one topic at a time. I.e.  Delete previous posts and all links on your blog before submitting your TITLE and URL tp be published on the HOME page to alert readers to the subject in your blog  ~~ or interactive-linked news.
3. Blogs will be accepted from residents of the north Palouse region and also from visitors. Contributors under the age of 18 must include their age in their e-mailed submission.
4. Pornography ~~ and any blog that contains a link other than an app ~~ is prohibited.

Please take advantage of this opportunity ~~ create your blog so your news and views get published the way you want them. People in other towns, states and countries are reading The North Palouse Washington e-Newscast now.

Googleblogger.com is only one of many that offer free blogs. Create one and use it wisely and to good advantage. By sending me your news and views you will be a valued interactive-link contributor to The North Palouse Washington e-Newscast, http://www.palousenewscast.com/. (See CONTENTS & SUBMIT page.)

Residents, businesses and organizations in the Palouse region can send classified advertisements via their blog to be published free.

Statistics show that having a 'web presence' – a blog – enhances your influence on the world around you.

• Stories about the projects undertaken by your members (or business) promote awareness.
• Magnifies the positive impact of people and events.
• Google provides tools (called apps) to let you customize your blog in many ways. For example, you provide options to directly interact with your audience at your discretion.
• How you use a blog becomes a part of the ambience of your town and of the north Palouse region.

Mona Vanek, Editor
newstnpw @ air-pipe.com.
(spaces are inserted in the e-mail address to reduce spam, so please just remove them.)

Fairfield Care is Up and Running

The following news received this morning, the Fairfield Care, located at 503 Hilltop Lane, Fairfield, WA, is up and running is welcome news to the residents of the Palouse.

"The Fairfield community was saddened by the closure of the Good Samaritan Nursing Home in 2010, but citizens of the community stepped up with donations and volunteer work, and Fairfield Care was established. A lot of work had to be done, with much still left as funding is available, but we are happy to report that the apartments are beginning to fill up. A short stay apartment is also available. See Peggy Ostheller at the Fairfield Owl Pharmacy for reservations. Rates are $50.00 per night or $300 per week.

"Volunteer help from Primeland employees and board members helped clean up the leaves and trim the shrubbery around the building. An Easter egg hunt was held in April, and it is hoped that units will be opened in June in the assisted living wing of Fairfield Care. This will be managed by Sunshine Health Facilities, Inc [SHFI] out of Spokane, and they are hoping to staff it with local employees. A place for seniors to meet for coffee is planned in the dining area.

"If you know of someone interested in downsizing or in need of a little care, check the website http://www.fairfieldcare.org/, or contact us at or call (509) 370-4360 (cell) or (509) 291-3925 (home)."

Fun Events in The Palouse -- May, 2011

Fun events in the Palouse offers a host of fun events in the Palouse region of Washington state during the month of May.

Fairfield

May 17, 2011, Noon, Senior Lunch, Fairfield Community Center, corner of Main and Johnson.
May 17, 2011, 1:30 p.m. South East Spokane County Historical Society and Museum, East 301 Main St.
May 30, 2011, Fairfield Cemetery 'Gate Rededication' at the Cemetery.

Garfield

Mondays at 6:30 p.m., Caregiver Coffee and Support Groups, Garfield Clinic - 207 N 3rd Street. Call Laura Redmon, 635-1411.
2nd and 4th Thursdays, 9 am - 11 am, Mom's Connection, Garfield Community Church, 201 N 5th Street. Free Childcare. All mom's welcomed. Call Tami Southern (509) 280-2555.

May 21, 2011, Garfield Community Association Presents May Day 2011. 5K Fun Run - Check in: 7:15 – 7:45 a.m., Garfield Park, 5th & Spokane St. 8:00 a.m. run start time. Sponsored by Garfield Parks and Recreation.

"Join us for one of our favorite days - May Day. Events will include pancake breakfast, parade, crafts/vendors show at the park."

Rockford        

Saturdays 2011, 10:00 a.m. – noon, Crochet Social Club, Harvest Moon Banquet Room.

May 14, 2011, 8:00 p.m, Comedy Night at The Moon, Harvest Moon Restaurant and Saloon.

May 15, 2011, 6:00 p.m., SESC Fair Queen Coronation, McIntosh Grange, 1st Street. Open to the public. $5.
May 17, 2011, 6:30 p.m. Womens Club at Catholic Parish Hall. Potluck, bring a dish to pass. Bring your Mothers & Daughters & Granddaughters. (Rockford Women's Club is filling and distributing welcome bags to new residents ~~ in conjunction with the Hangman Creek Chamber of Commerce program. A dessert for 2011 new residents is being planned, to be held in January 2012.)
May 17, 2011, 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., Bingo, McIntosh Grange, 1st. Street.
May 21, 2011, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Town Park 'clean up' day. Call (509) 291-4716. Pastor David Lura, Chairman of Town of Rockford Park Clean-up Committee.

May 21, 2011, 2^nd Annual Prom for all ages, Harvest Moon Restaurant and Saloon. Dinner, dancing, pictures, and a special Moon surprise for the crowned King & Queen.
May 30, 2011, Memorial Day Monday Holiday.

Spangle

May 21st & 22nd, 2011, Two Women Spring Barn Bazaaar, in the Red Barn.

Tekoa

                       

Valleyford

May 18, 2011, 6:30 p.m. Souper Senior Supper, (everyone 50 or older welcome), Valleyford Community Church, corner of Madison and Palouse Hwy. Hamburger soup; bring cooked ground beef or potatoes, carrots, onions, tomatoes, beans or other precooked or canned vegetables. Call Dorthea, 509 296-4124.

May 19, 2011, 6:30 p.m.. Awana Awards Night, Valleyford Community Church, corner of Madison and Palouse Hwy.

Cribbage, 1^st, 3^rd & last Tuesdays; Pinochle, 2^nd and 4^th Tuesday, On Sacred Grounds Coffee Shop. 12212 E. Palouse Hwy, Valleyford, WA (509) 747-6294.

May 25, 2011, 1 p.m., Valleyford Historical Club, On Sacred Grounds Coffee Shop, 12212 E. Palouse Hwy.