December 2011 Ladow Grange Food and Clothing Giveaways, Garield, Wash.

Clothing Giveaway - Thursday thru Sunday, December 1st-4th, 2011, 11:00 am. - 7:00 p.m. at American Legion/Grange Hall, 211 W Main Street (Main and B Street), Garfield, Washington.

Food Giveaway - Thursday, December 22, 2011, 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Winter Festival at Garfield, Wash., December 4, 2011

Winter Festival 2011, Sunday, December 4, 2011

Downtown Garfield

Silent Auction & Bake Sale 1:00 p.m. - Garfield Methodist Church
Winter Concert 3:00 p.m. - Garfield Methodist Church
Book Sale/Cider/Crafts 3:00 p.m. -  Garfield Library
Starlite Parade 5:00 p.m. - Parade down Main Street
Visits with Santa - After Parade at Mitz's Cabinets

Click here for more details!

Windy and Tom Tevlin Win 1st Place in Garfield 2011 Beautification Contest

Garfield’s Planning Commission sponsored the 2011 Garfield Beautification Contest, the goal was to inspire improvements in appearance to show pride in the community.

While many improvements around town were observed, only a few were submitted to the committee by the contest deadline on September 20th. This year a first place cash prize will not be awarded, since the minimum number of entries (20) was not submitted.

The committee is pleased to announce the first place winner is: Windy and Tom Tevlin at 108 3rd St, for the replacement of their exterior wall and windows.

Thanks to all of you who participated in our beautification project this year. It is our hope that your efforts will inspire others to make a difference in our town too.

Library Book Sale at Garfield, Wash., December 4, 2011

The Garfield branch of Whitman County Library is happy to host a book sale during the Garfield Winter Festival held on Sunday, Dec. 4 from 3 to 6 p.m.  Librarian Christine Bowmaninvites all to come and find the right book to take home.  Children’s crafts and hot apple cider are there to warm you up while you wait for the parade.

The Garfield Library is open each Monday from 12:30 to 6:30 p.m. and Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.  Kindergarten and preschool Storytime is each Wednesday at 11:30.

Let your holiday visitors know WiFi access is available both inside and outside of the library.  For more information, call the library at (509) 635-1490 or open the library calendar on the website www.whitco.lib.wa.us .

Freeman High’s FFA Chapter Team Places in State Competition

For the first time in many years, Freeman High’s FFA Chapter competed in the 2011 Washington State FFA Land Judging Competition held in Odessa, WA, November 2, 2011. Team members were Tyler Emtman, Cory Emtman, Brian Hogan, Darold Conely, and Isaac Heyn.

They improved their team placing at each of 3 contests, and placed 18th out of 26 teams.

The contest, also referred to as Soils, consists of judging the following: determining soil textures (sand, silt, or clay), measuring soil depth (Topsoil and Subsoil), measuring slope percentage, and calculating erosion over time.

After students judge those factors, they use the information gathered to determine how to farm the land, and if fertilizer needs to be applied.

The team worked hard all year and hopes to improve their Land Judging skills once again next fall.

Barn Calendars and Friends’ Cookbooks” Available at Farmington Branch Library

Farmington Librarian, Rose Anderson, says, "Shop locally this year and support your library's programs with Barn Calendars and Friends’ Cookbooks.”

A Friends’ Cookbook can make a great gift by itself or when pared with a basket of ingredients for one of the home tested recipes. To make it more special add wooden spoons, measuring cups or hand towels.

Barn Calendars go on sale in early December and feature beautiful barn pictures from rural Whitman County. They are a great gift to send to friends that have moved away or to buy as a gift for your home.

Want to keep up on library and community events? Become a Facebook friend of the Farmington Washington Library. For more information or to post your announcements call 287-2035, or email farmington@whitco.lib.wa.us.

Farmington library hours are Tuesday and Thursday 2-6 p.m. Storytime happens every Tuesday at 2. Team Club for school age children is held every third Thursday at 4.

The newest program “Mom's Night Out” is a special time for women to share crafts and checkout the library’s great collection and services. Join us every second Thursday at 7 p.m.

Hangman Creek Chamber of Commerce Meeting at Fairfield Care December 8, 2011

Hangman Creek Chamber of Commerce will monthly meeting, Thursday, December 8, 2011 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. will be held at Fairfield Care in Fairfield, Wash. If you wish to attend please contact Cheryl Loeffler at Fairfield City Hall, (509) 283-2414 - to provide a head count.

Residents Move Into Fairfield Care's Assisted Living Wing

After the months of frustrating delays, and following a very encouraging Open House celebration, Fairfield Care's Assisted Living Wing is now open and occupied.

Applications are being taken and assessments made. Anyone desiring these services can contact Lorell Storm, Manager, at 283-2232. The facility is being managed by Sunshine Health Facilities. Apartments area  also available for independent living.

Those wishing to join family members for lunch or just wanting to visit the facility at Fairfield Care can do so by calling ahead for a reservation.

Thanksgiving Wishes from Palouse, Wash., City Hall

Happy Thanksgiving from City Hall.  We will be closed November 24 & 25, 2011.

Drive safe and enjoy time with loved ones.

Life is short – eat another piece of pie!

Christmas Lighting Contest Sponsored by Hangman Creek Chamber of Commerce

The Hangman Creek Chamber is once again sponsoring a lighting contest for the communities and surrounding rural residences of Valleyford, Freeman, Rockford, Fairfield, Waverly and Latah.

To make it easier for judging we are putting an application on the website - hangmancreekchamber.com. People can download the form, fill it out and bring it to their city hall where a designated judge or judges will select the #1 house.

The prize for each community will be a $50 gift certificate to be used in that community. 

If you prefer, you may pick up a copy of the application at your local city hall. The deadline for returning the application to your city hall is December 10, 2011, and judging will be done on December 17, 2011, so be sure to have your lights on and decorations set up on that date.

School Transporation Team and Local Business Spearheads Drive to Help Needy Family

November-December 2011

Dear Community Member,

                                                                                             

I am a member of the Freeman School Transportation Department.  This holiday season we have adopted a family in our district that is verifiably in need of assistance. Circumstances beyond their control have rendered them well below poverty level and virtually homeless. The family has been provided shelter, but currently lacks the ability to pay the rent due to lack of employment.

We have partnered with The Freeman Store, and thanks to the efforts of Barb Lang, the owner, have procured a Thanksgiving meal, some clothing and personal essentials.  We are donating our time and many personal resources to help this family but realize we cannot do it alone.

We are requesting merchants and other members of the community to help make a difference in this family’s lives. Could you please make a small contribution to this effort either in cash or physical items?  They are in need of basic items such as:

Blankets, sheets, pillows

Warm Clothing-   (Men’s pants size 32 and shirts medium to large)  (Women's size large) (Women's Medium- jeans size 8-10)  (Boy’s size medium - boys jeans -11-12 slim) Jeans, Jackets, Gloves, Flannel Shirts – all need snow clothes

Shoes for cold weather, Women’s 8 ½ (mother and daughter), size 6 for the boy

Food- All types

Gift cards for gas, grocery stores or department stores

Soaps, Shampoo, toilet paper, paper towels, laundry supplies

Furniture (bed), kitchen items (pots and pans, glassware, silverware)

Christmas tree / gifts (kids really want I-pods, costume jewelry, call of duty video games, boy wants a football, girl loves to draw)

Dad needs a job  - has experience with computers but is jack of all trades. Mom can do anything – cleaning, caretaker

Already have donated items of couch, TV, VCR, dishes, table and chairs, microwave. This hardworking family is truly in need. Please help us in our efforts to get this family back on their feet.  We will be accepting contributions throughout the holiday season. Please drop off items at the Freeman Transportation Department or Freeman Store.  You may contact Barb Lang with questions at (509) 939-1334.  We will deliver Christmas items to the family on Christmas Eve.

Thank you for your Support!

The Freeman Store and The Freeman School Transportation Team.

Reflections Program's Theme is "Diversity Means...."

This year's Reflections theme is: Diversity Means.... The Reflections Program, a National PTA and Washington State PTA cultural arts competition, annually challenges students to create art that supports a specific theme.

The purpose is to provide an opportunity for students to use their creative talents by expressing themselves through their own original works in the following categories:

• Literature
• Music Composition
• Photography
• Visual Arts
• Film/Video
• Choreography/Dance.

The deadline will be Friday, January 6, 2011. Watch for entry forms coming soon to your child's classroom.

Freeman High School To Produce a Full-Color Yearbook

The staff of Freeman High School's The Collar is excited to announce the 2011-'12 Freeman High School Yearbook will again be entirely in color, for the second year in a row.

"We are excited to develop a project that the entire community can be proud of."

Plans are to produce a yearbook that is better than ever, with full-color pages, senior tributes, articles, advertisements, and well-designed spreads.

"The yearbook would not be possible without the support of our community. We are excited for parents and businesses to be a part of this piece of history.

"We would like to present parents of seniors with the opportunity to put a tribute in the yearbook for their son or daughter. Include a photograph, a memory, and a special message for your loved one that will live on forever.

"The yearbook would not be possible without the support of our community. We are excited for parents and businesses to be a part of this piece of history.

"We would like to present parents of seniors with the opportunity to put a tribute in the yearbook for their son or daughter. Include a photograph, a memory, and a special message for your loved one that will live on forever.

"For businesses, we would like to present you with the opportunity to have your business featured in our yearbook when you support Freeman by purchasing an advertisement.

"Our staff is eager to work hand in hand with you by developing your tribute or advertisement. Maybe you already have an advertisement developed and would like to use that in the yearbook! Either way, we are looking forward to having your son, daughter, grandchild or business represented in the Freeman 2011-12 Yearbook."

A list the various sizes of advertisements and their respective price include:

Business Card Size Ad:

• 1/8 page - Approximately 4 in. x 2.25 in. 40 words + 1 graphic -- $40
• 1/4 Page - Approximately 4 in. x 4.5 in. 80 words + 2 graphics -- $75.
• 1/2 Page - Approximately 8 in. x 4.5 in. 160 words and 3 graphics -- $140.
• Full Page - Approximately 8 in. x 10 in. 300 words + 4 graphic -- $250.

Keep in mind that too many words can make an advertisement look cluttered. If you would like some assistance in developing your ad, feel free to contact the Yearbook advertising staff at 291-3721, ext 201.

"For more information on how you can place a tribute or purchase an advertisement, please contact Editor-in-Chief, Josiah Lara (Josiah.lara@goscotties.com), our Assistant Editor Samantha Strothman (Samantha.strothman@goscotties.com) or our Advisor, Scott Moore (smoore@freemansd.org). We look forward to working with you!"

Sincerely - The Freeman Yearbook Staff.

Financial Aid & Scholarship Information Available at Freeman High School, Freeman, Wash.

Freeman High School had a good turnout for their Financial Aid & Scholarship information night.

However, for parents  and students who were unable to attend, handouts are in Freeman school's Career Center, and there are materials on the Counseling Corner website under Financial Aid.

Before the end of the year is a good time to use the FAFSA forecaster to get an estimate of financial aid amounts and the expected family contribution amount for a student planning to enter college.

Malden, Wash., "Knit Wits" Members Meet November 22, 2011

November 22, 2011, and every Tuesday, the "Knit Wits," Malden's knit and crochet club meet from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m., at the home of Joyce Darou.

The group is comprised of many ages and skill levels. If you are interested in joining, contact librarian Shannon Roe, at The Malden Library & Community Center, 205 S. Moreland. (509) 569-3771.

Jack Broom, Seattle Times Staff Reporter, Features Endicott, Wash.

From the Editor,

Readers are always asking editors, "Where do you get your stories?" The easy answer is, "From people, organizations, and businesses that send them in."

However, a few of the articles in this newspaper come from the need to find information. I admit, though, that I love surfing the web, and I'm always curious, which I've learned is a great combination that leads me to all sorts of undreamed of wonders!

Most evenings, after dinner I'm relaxed in my lounger with my laptop on laptop-desk. I check my email for the latest news, format and edit whatever news someone sends me, and then publish the article.

When announcements of upcoming events arrive without a street address of where the event will take place, if I can't locate the address myself, I publish the story, and then email the sender to ask for the address so I can publish it ASAP.

Usually, impatience leads me to check Towns (page), in hopes the town's website will contain the street address I want, or I check the paper's archives. Sometimes I'm lucky. Other times, like this evening, I surf the web, and now and then, stumble on a wonderful story about a Palouse town, and the need to share overtakes me.

Tonight's treasure is a story about Endicott that portrays the rural culture as well as the town. "A one-store town struggles to keep sense of community," By Jack  Broom, Seattle Times staff reporter. published in The Seattle Times, Local News.

I hope you enjoy it as much as I have.

Mona Vanek

Craft Clay-pot Snowmen in Garfield, Wash., November 29, 2011

The Garfield branch of Whitman County Library is Happy to sponsor a craft-making event at Ladow Court, Ladow Court Assisted Living, 308 W California, in Garfield.  Kathy Merry is going to show us how to make snowmen with clay pots on Tuesday, November 29, at 1: 30 p.m.  The general public is invited to attend this event.  Pre-registration is not required, but encouraged.

The Garfield Library, 109 3rd St.,  is open each Monday from 12:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and Wednesday from 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.  Storytime for age 1 – 6 is each Wednesday at 11:30 a.m..  Join Librarian Christine Bowman for stories and fun.

Don’t forget to let you holiday visitors know that Wi-Fi access is available both inside and outside of the Garfield Library. For more information, call the library at (509) 635-1490 or toll free at 877-733-3375.    

Brenda's Helping Hand Continues to Feed Kids

Four years ago Freeman High School lost a beloved friend and member of their staff, Brenda Swartout. As the head cook in the high school, Brenda lost her battle with lung cancer at the age of 43. Brenda had a passion for feeding hungry kids in all grades. She asked her friends to find a way to feed kids when they didn’t have the money to eat hot lunch.

Brenda's Helping Hand resulted; a fund Freeman School started in 2008. It serves only Freeman District students in helping to fight hunger by purchasing lunches for district children who don’t have lunch money.

Since 2008, hundreds of kids in all grades have been provided nourishing meals, usiing the fund. In addition to that, the fund has helped make food baskets for low-income families over the holidays possible, when students aren't at school to eat hot lunch.

If you can help out with a donation, please make checks payable to Brenda’s Helping Hand, and address it to Brenda’s Helping Hands, Freeman High School, 14917 S Jackson Rd., Rockford, WA 99030.

The donation will be put to good use feeding kids.

Pick a Gift-Tag to fill from Freeman's Leadership Class Sharing Tree

The Freeman Leadership class is setting up a Sharing Tree that displays tags for gifts needed for low-income families in the district. If you can pick out a gift tag from the Sharing Tree at Freeman High School office, 14917 S Jackson Rd., (junction at Hwy. 27, near Freeman Store), purchase and return the gift and tag to the office by December 14, 2011 it will be a tremendous help to area families.

The Leadership class also plans to conduct a food drive to help feed needy families in Freeman School District. The food drive also supports the Food Bank serving families in Valleyford, Rockford, Fairfield, Mica and the Palouse.

Hangman Creek Chamber of Commerce Hosts Thanksgiving Dinner, November 20,2011

The Thanksgiving Dinner, hosted by Hangman Creek Chamber of Commerce, will be November 20, 2011, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., at the Community Center in Fairfield, Wash., at the corner of Main and Johnson.

Bring a friend, and a hot dish to share.

Friends of the Fairfield Library Booksale

December 03, 2011, The Friends of the Fairfield Library will sell donated items at this all-day book sale from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the library's meeting room at 305 E. Main St, Fairfield, Wash.

"We will have books divided into several categories, and sell them for 25 cents for paperbacks and 50 cents for hard cover. The books we have depend on what people donate - if people have books they don't want any more, they can drop them off at the library, we will sell them at the book sale, and then the Friends group uses the money for things the library would like but aren't covered in the budget. Generally these things make the library visit more enjoyable, such as providing coffee and tea, purchasing the dragon rug that is on the floor of the meeting room for the story time kids to sit on, etc." Berenice Emehiser, President of the Friends of the Fairfield Library said.

The Fairfield Community Center's "Christmas on the Palouse" sale will be going on at the same time, across the street at the corner of Main and Johnson.

Valleyford Historical Society Meeting, November 29, 2011

Valleyford Historical Club members will be delighted with the Museum-building progress at On Sacred Grounds Coffee, when they meet November 29, 2011, 1:00 p.m., at 12212 Palouse Hwy, corner of Madison and Palouse, Hwy., Valleyford, Wash.

Currently, all donated items are safeguarded. However, having a dedicated room to house and display items that include the valise full of historic newspaper, is a great achievement for the fledgling organization.

Members welcome visitors, and expect memberships to steadily increase. The museum is intended to memorialize and promote awareness of many ghost towns that once existed in the north Palouse region of Washington State.

"Old Fashioned Christmas" in Fairfield, Washington

Old Fashioned Christmas

Fairfield Town Council is sponsoring the Old Fashioned Christmas again this year, to take place December 3, 2011.  Karrie will do the Children’s Workshop, and would like to help with the vendors.

Entry forms were sent to vendors, including a map of the floor with the vendor’s first four choices of locations.  Cheryl will talk to the Food Bank about the luncheon.

Details are available at Town Hall, (509) 283-2414.

Nearly a Ton of Food Plus Cash = Successful North Palouse Food Drive

North Palouse Community Food Bank's Annual Food Drive, October 22, 2011 was very successful, President Sheila Dyer said.

The Zion Lutheran Church of Fairfield, and the Presbyterian Church of Fairfield sponsor the Food Drive. A kids’ hayride is organized by the churches each October to ride around Fairfield and pick up the bags of food that Fairfield residents donate.

Food Bank volunteers distribute paper bags in Latah, Rockford and Waverly to collect food and donations, and return on a specified day to collect bags of food from these towns that are also served by the Food Bank. On behalf of the North Palouse Community Food Bank, Dryer sends thanks.

"Thank you for your interest, and your generous donation to the North Palouse Community Food Bank. We are grateful to have received 1920 pounds of food from the residents in our towns this year, and for the $225.00 in donations."

The Food Bank is open several days each month, and will be open Saturday, November 26, 2011, 9:00 a.m. - Noon.

Smithsonian Journey Stories Exhibit in St. John, Wash., to Close in Two Weeks

Be sure to visit the Smithsonian Journey Stories Exhibit in St. John now through Dec. 4. The Denton Building,1 East Front, houses the library and the exhibit.

Hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10 to 4, Wednesday from 10 to 6, and Sunday from 1 to 5.

The exhibit examines the stories of immigrants coming in search of promise in a new country, families relocating in search of fortune or their own homestead, and the harrowing journeys of Africans and Native Americans forced to move.

School and other group tours can be scheduled by calling the St. John Library at 509-648-3319.

More details .

"Messy Science" at Colton Library, Colton, Washington

November 17, 2011, 3:15 p.m., the  theme of the after-school program at Colton Library will be Messy Science. Chelsea Leachman is the presenter.

Children will mix ordinary ingredients to make their own Ooze and ExploraGoo. Children from kindergarten to 6th grade are welcome to join in the fun at. A snack will be provided.

In November and December, Storytime, held at Colton Library every Monday at 10:30 a.m. for children ages 1-6, will focus on nursery rhymes and fairy tales. Come and introduce your child to Mother Goose and the fascinating world of fantasy.

Thanksgiving and Christmas will be celebrated as well, with crafts, stories, and snacks.

The Friends of the Fairfield Library, Fairfield, Wash., Accepting Donated Items

The Friends of the Fairfield Library are accepting donated items for their all-day book sale to be held December 3, 2011 at the Fairfield Library Branch. Contact President, Berenice Emehiser, berenice_emehiser@yahoo.com, or librarian, Bev Bergstom at Fairfield Library, 305 E. Main St, Fairfield, WA. Ph: 509 893-8302.

Souper Senior Supper in Valleyford, Wash., November 16, 2011

November 16, 2011, 6:15 p.m. Souper Senior Supper, Valleyford Community Church, 13015 Sl Madison St, Valleyford, Wash. Everyone 50+ welcome to enjoy commaraderie and great food.

Next NeedleNight at Palouse Library November 15, 2011

November 15, and 29, 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., Palouse Library NeedleNight, Palouse Branch Library.

Holiday Open House in Palouse, Wash., November 12, 2011

Palouse Holiday Open House

Jump start your holiday season with shopping, food, and fun!

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12

10 AM – 5 PM

Palouse…..If you like the region, you’ll love the town!

Green Frog Café

Linda’s Whimseys

Bridge Street Styles

Palouse Tavern & Grill

Look Around Art Space

Bank Left Gallery & Bistro

McLeod’s Palouse Market

Needful Things Thrift Shop

Open Eye Consignment Shops

Sponsored by the Palouse Chamber of Commerce

Happy 236th Birthday, Marines!

*Happy 236th Birthday, Marines!*

*Our Nation’s fight for freedom and liberty began during the
Revolutionary War.*

*You were there.*

*You were in Derna, Chapultepec, and in the Philippines and China.*

*And then World War I and World War II.*
*Korea**, Viet Nam, Panama, Desert Storm, Africa, Bosnia *
*and many places in between.*

*At the Twin Towers, *
*You were there.*

*And now Afghanistan and Iraq.*
*And the fight continues…*

*On Behalf of Marine Moms-Bethesda:*

*To those who have served,*
*to those who served before you,*
*to those serving now,*
*and to those who have given their lives in the line of duty,*

*Thank You, Marines!*

November 11, 2011 Events in Towns on the Palouse

November 11, 2011, 11:00 a.m. Veterans Memorial Program at McIntosh Grange in Rockford. Barbershop quartet, veterans recounting memories. Everyone welcome.

November 11, 2011, 11:30 a.m. Rockford Area Museum and Historical Society meeting, Harvest Moon banquet room. Guest speakers.

November 11, 2011, 1:00 p.m. Unveiling of the Veterans Memorial Tree in St. John City Hall.

There will be a brief Veteran's Day service at Palouse Federated Church on Friday at 11am, outside at the bell tower (635 N. Bridge Street). The bell will toll 11 times at 11am in honor of US Veterans past and present. All are welcome.

Rockford, Washington Lions Club is Unique

The Rockford Lions Club, No. 007787, serves southeast Spokane County communities including Rockford, Valleyford, Fairfield, Mica and others. The club is one of the largest in Washington State and has more women members than most clubs in the country.

2011 Officers are President Steve Foley, Secretary Suzi Risken, Treasurer Carole Meyle , and Membership Chairman Sam Meyle (208) 686-0295.

Meetings are held at the Harvest Moon Restaurant banquet room on Main Street, Rockford, Wash., at

7:00 p.m. on the 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of each month.

Activities of the club include White Cane Days, Southeast Spokane County Fair, the Annual Frog Regatta, the Annual Fairfield Flag Day Parade, and a bonfire\wienee roast on Halloween, held in Rockford Town Park.

Palouse Holiday OpenHouse November 12, 2011

November 12, 2011, Palouse Holiday Open House, Downtown Palouse, Wash. Call 509-878-1276

Hangman Creek Chamber of Commerce Meets in Valleyford November 10, 2011

November 10, 2011, 11:30 - 12:30, Hangman Creek Chamber of Commerce meeting. On Sacred Grounds, 12212 E. Palouse Hwy.

Unveiling of Veterans Memorial Tree November 11, 2011 at St. John, Wash.

November 11, 2011, 1:00 p.m. The unveiling of the Veterans Memorial Tree ceremony will take place in St. John's City Hall Friday.

Fairfield, Wash., Residents Will Be Busy in November 10 - 15, 2011

November 10, 2011, 7:00 p.m. VFW and Auxiliary meetings, Fairfield Community Center, corner of Main and Johnson.

November 15, 2011, 12:00 p.m. Senior Souper at the Fairfield Community Center, corner of Main and Johnson and at 1:30 p.m. Southeast Spokane County Historical Society and Museum meets across the street at East 301 Main St. Both buildings are wheelchair accessible.

Fairfield Care Open House Smashing Success

Fairfield Care's October 30, 2011 open house was a smashing success, with about 100 people touring the establishment, including Rep.Susan Fagan and Rep. Joe Schmick.

Conversation was lively, with it so noisy in the Fireside Room it was difficult to hear yourself think. A number of people are looking into the apartments and assisted living. Management expects before long to have a good group of residents.

Freeman PSTA Hoe Down Today in Freeman, Wash.

November 4, 2011, Freeman PTSA will host the annual Hoe Down, 4:30 p.m.- 7:30 p.m. in Freeman Elementary School & Elem/MS Multi-Purpose room at Freeman, Wash.

The Hoe Down has a long history at Freeman. Nearly all games are organized by the teachers. They host an activity in their class rooms (like a Cake Walk, Fishing Pond, Panning for Gold. Lollipop Tree, etc).

Other activities happen outside of the classrooms, such as a jail, photo corner, build-an-animal booth, maybe line dancing.

Each year the Hoe Down varies a bit, depending upon who is in charge. There is usually a simple dinner that can be bought (i.e. hot dogs) and snacks that are for sale that have been donated (kind of like a bake sale table).

Students come, usually with an adult, and buy punch tickets at the door to be used for games and food. They do games/activities throughout the evening, eat and visit with each other.

The Hoe Down is generally for families of Freeman students. However, ou don’t need to be a member of PSTA to attend the student\family oriented event, just connected to the Freeman school community. If a student wants to invite their cousin or friend from another school, they can.

The goal of the Hoe Down is two fold: it is PSTA's primary fundraiser to pay for Missoula Children’s Theatre (we offer each one every other year) and it is a great community evening that’s safe, fun and cheap for our students and their families.

Veteran's Day Commemoration at Garfield-Palouse Middle School November 4, 2011

Annual Veteran’s Day Commemoration

November 4, 2011

9:30 am

At Garfield-PalouseMiddle School Gymnasium

All are welcome.  Please join us for this special program.

Program Itinerary:

“America of Thee I Sing”

Opening Quartet

Sarah Bofenkamp, Emma Akin, Libby Akin, Emily Keeney

Introduction of Veterans

“Why Do We Deserve Freedom”

Student Essay Winner

“Tap Prologue”

Garfield-Palouse School Singers

“Taps”

Trumpet:  Doug Richards

Special Keynote Speaker

(Ret.) Chief Master Sergeant Wayne Terry

“Long Long Journey to Heal”

10^th Anniversary of 9-11 commemoration

Presented by:  Keely Burns

November Debris Chipping and Home Composters Class Cancelled

Rockford, Wash., has cancelled the planned debris chipping event that was scheduled to take place November 5, 2011 and also canceled the Master Composters of Spokane County home composting sessions. Contact city hall for information about any plans to reschedule the home composting class.

Tony Bamonte and Suzanne Schaeffer Bamonte Scheduled Speakers in Rockford, Wash.

November 11, 2011, Tony Bamonte and Suzanne Schaeffer Bamonte will be guest speakers at the Rockford Historical Society meeting, 11:30 a.m. at Harvest Moon banquet room, 20 S. First St., Rockford, Wash.

The two will present a program on recently published history books, including their Spokane, Our Early History - Under All The Land.

The book was published recently for the Association of Spokane Realtors Centennial by Tornado Creek Publications, P.O. Box 8625, Spokane, WA. (509) 838-7114. Fax (509) 455-6798. 509-838-7114 ....fax 509-455-6798. mailto:tcpoffice@comcast.net.

For meeting information, call: (509) 291-4250

Gar-Pal Lady Vikings and SJE Eagles at Pullman High School November 5, 2011

Your Gar-Pal Lady Vikings take on the SJE Eagles at

10 AM tomorrow at Pullman High School.

 

A win will continue their run at districts.

 

Go.  Shout.  Cheer loud.

 

Go Vikings!

Palouse, Wash., NeedleNight November 1, 2011

If you do any hand needle work, such as knitting, crochecting, embroidrey, quilt piecing, this time is for you. Gather with friends and neighbors to work on your passion at the Palouse Library.

The Third Tuesday of each month at 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

No charge, unless you want to bring a treat to share!!