Rockford Community Center March Classes & Open House Scheduled

Lots of stuff going on in Rockford. Classes and Open House at Rockford Community Center! Make sure to check dates and times!! Come check it out and join the fun. Open to all!! 219 1st St., Rockford, Wash.

March calendar:

• March 7th – Wednesday night – selling online
• March 14 – Wednesday night – Jewelry making
• March 19 – Ham Radio Basics
• March 28 – Wednesday night- OPEN HOUSE WITH FOOD & FUN!
• March 29 – Thursday night – financial management
• Thursday Nights – cribbage (except March 29th)
• Wednesday nights – table top games and model railroading.

Palouse Council on Aging Lunch, February 29, 2012

Council on Aging lunch, February 29, 2012  at noon at the Palouse Community Center, 220 E. Main Street, Palouse, Washington.

If you’re looking for a great venue for holding your next event, think about renting the brand new

Palouse Community Center at 220 E. Main Street.

Ideal for:

Baby showers

Wedding showers & receptions

Graduation

Meetings

Reunions

Dances

& more

Contact John Glass at 878-1774 for more information or to reserve.

 

“3 Friends, Many Styles” Art Exhibit - Reception, March 3, 2012

Pullman, Washington, artist Franceen Hermanson and Lewiston, Idaho, artists Charlotte Schacher and Marlys Seubert display recent work at Artisans at the Dahmen Barn the month of March.  The exhibit, titled “3 Friends, Many Styles”, opens with a reception from 1 to 3 pm on Saturday, March 3 with the artists present.  On display are pastels, glass etching, pencil, scratchboard and oils. 

Franceen Hermanson loves color and it reflects in her paintings. Franceen prefers to paint the sky and her paintings capture the mood and colors of the many colorful sunsets and sunrises on the Palouse. She works in pastel and watercolor.

Charlotte Schacher grew up on the Camas prairie. Until recently her paintings were of the elk and deer and western life that inhabits the prairie. Bored with the colors of nature, she decided to branch out into a semi abstract style.

Marlys Seubert was born and raised in Keuterville, Idaho. Her education was in a 1 room school house in Keuterville for the first 8 years and high school at Cottonwood. In 1990 she received a degree in Science and Drafting. She is a self taught artist and has taken classes from various teachers in recent years. Marlys works in several mediums: pastel, scratch board, oil, acrylic, water color, pen and ink, and colored pencils. She also works with stained glass and has been etching glass for 45 years.

Artisans at the Dahmen Barn is a non-profit creativity center in Uniontown on highway 195 in the big white barn behind the famous iron wheel fence.  The fully accessible facility is open Thursday through Sunday from 10 am to 6 pm and there is no daily admission fee.  Information:  www.artisanbarn.org or 509-229-3414.

Important Palouse Public Works Request

A friendly reminder:

Palouse City Public Works just completed cleaning the lift pump station at the sewer plant and had to manually remove some pretty disgusting stuff.  Please remember that the ONLY things you should put in your toilet are human waste and toilet paper.  Anything else causes extensive damage, a lot of work, and can be very costly. 

Do not flush:

Condoms

Tampons or applicators (even if they say flushable)

Dryer sheets

Baby or adult wipes (even if they say flushable)

Matches

Cigarette butts

Q-tips

Dental floss

Cat litter

Hair

Trash, paper, etc.

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

North Fork Palouse River Information Meeting

Jennifer Boie, Information & Education Coordinator for Palouse Conservation District invites everyone to the North Fork Palouse River information meeting on March 5, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. at Palouse Community Center, 220 E. Main  Street, Palouse, Washington.

Boie said, "Landowners, livestock owners, local residents and anyone interested in the watershed should come.

oin us for light refreshments and discussion."

"The Palouse Conservation District's mission is to actively assist current and future generations of land managers, rural and urban, in implementing conservation practices by providing educational, technical and financial assistance. J

Agenda items include:

• Water Quality 101...what is the Department of Ecology’s role?

• Input from stakeholders: provide input on PCD direction, activities, and projects in   

   2012

• Update on Whitman County Agricultural Conservation Practices survey

• How you can obtain cost share for conservation projects

For more information please contact us at (509 332-4101, or palousecd@palousecd.org or Email: jenniferpcd@palousecd.org.

Visit Palouse Conservation District .

Danielle Klaveano Whitman County Library’s Supporter of the Month

Friends of the Library are integral to the operation of libraries throughout the United States. In recognition of that, The Board of Trustees, administration and Friends of the Whitman County Rural Library District sponsor the Library Supporter of the Month award.

Danielle Klaveano was honored as Whitman County Library’s Supporter of the Month at the Farm to City luncheon last Tuesday in Colfax, which was sponsored by the Pullman and Colfax Chambers of Commerce.

The award is their way of giving recognition and credit to individuals and groups that play an irreplaceable role in supporting and supplementing the library's budget and activities.

A complete listing of the more than 50 individuals and businesses honored over the past five years can be found under the Your Library link at the Whitman County Library website.

Enter Drawing for Kindle Fire(R).

Win a Kindle Fire! 
Do you want eBooks, traditional books, or public computer stations?  Are you looking for volunteer opportunities, entertaining programs, or computer skill classes?  We want to know!
Click here to take our online survey.  The Friends of Whitman County Library will draw one survey to win a Kindle Fire^®.

Meet Artist Jennifer Rod at Colfax Branch of Whitman County Library Dog Exhibit

Dogs are a focal point of an exhibit by Jennifer Rod now showing at the Colfax Branch of Whitman County Library.  Rob will also be the guest of the next Meet the Artist, set for March 1, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. at the library. Her work will remain on display until that evening.    ...Learn more.

Benefit for Garceau Family, Palouse, Wash., February 24, 2012

Benefit dinner for the Garceau Family who lost their Palouse home to fire last month.

Spaghetti Dinner & Silent Auction

This Friday, February 24^th at the Palouse Community Center, 220 E. Main

4:00 pm – 8:00 pm (silent auction ends at 7:00 pm)

Cost:  $5.00 per person or $15.00 per family

Questions?  Call Doreen at 878-1231 or Ami 878-1286

4th Tuesday Club at Library in Endicott, Washington, February 28, 3012

Teen Librarian Chelsea Leachman at Endicott Branch Library, 324 E St., Endicott, Wash., will kick off Fourth Tuesday Club for Grades 4-6 on February 28,2012, at 3:30 p.m., with a special program for future scientists. 

Endicott Library hours are Tuesday 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Friday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Donations of afterschool snacks during these sessions would be much appreciated by the library and the participants.  Call 657-3429 for more information

Teen Wii Party at Garfield Library, February 27, 2012

Teens are invited for a Wii party on February 27, 2012, at 4 p.m. at the Garfield Library, 109 N. Third. Hang out with friends, have a soda, and enjoy your favorite Wii games. 

Garfield Branch Library is open each Monday from 12:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., 109 N. Third, Garfield, Wash. 

Wi-Fi access is available both inside and outside of the library.  For more information, call Christine at the library at (509) 635-1490 or visit Whitman County Library’s online calendar at http://www.whitco.lib.wa.us/

Rockford Museum Receives $2,500 Matching Grant

Rockford Museum & Historical Society's Pioneer Museum needs a new roof. During the winter a grant was applied for from Spokane Preservation Advocates. Evelyn Fricke announced the historical society recently received a $2,500 matching funds grant from their Heritage Fund to help put a new roof on the museum at 10 S. First St., Rockford, Wash.

Tumbling Team To Perform at Farmington, Wash., February 25, 2012

Upper Columbia Academy Tumbling Team will perform Saturday February 25, 2012, at  7:30 p.m. in the Seventh-day Adventist Gymnasium, 403 N 2nd St., Farmington, Washington. Everyone is invited to enjoy their performance.

1st Food Distribution February 22, 2012 at Palouse Food Bank, Palouse, Wash.

The new Palouse Food Bank, sponsored by the Council on Aging, will have its first food distribution day next Wednesday, February 22, 2012, at the Palouse Community Center from 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 pm.  It will be combined with the USDA commodities food.

 Anyone with a 99161 zip code is eligible for the food bank food. 

We will be open once a month on the Wednesday of the last full work week of the month. We have a food donation bin at the Palouse Market for anyone who would like to donate non-perishable food items to our own food bank.  Please contact Amy Browse at (509) 878-1251 for more information or to volunteer. 

Endicott Branch Library Offers Two New Programs

February’s theme is President’s Day at Third Tuesday Club for grades K-3, 3:30 p.m., February 21, 2012 at Endicott Branch Library, 324 E. St. Endicott, Wash.


Endicott Library hours are Tuesday 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Friday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.


Donations of afterschool snacks during these sessions would be much appreciated by the library and the participants.  Call 657-3429 for more information.

Colton Branch Library February Activities

Downloadable audio and ebooks will be the topic of an open house held at the Colton Library, 760 Broadway Ave., February 23, 2012, 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. If you have a Kindle, Nook, or MP3 player, you can download books from the Whitman County Library website. The library has free wifi.

Downloads are free with a library card. Bring your device and your own laptop if you have one, and we can help you set up to download books yourself at home.

Thinking about purchasing a digital device? The experts from the main library will bring examples with them for you to try out.

Colton Library will also present a teen craft program, Thursday, March 1, 2012, 4:00 p.m., for area teenagers, ages 12-18.  Chelsea Leachman, Teen Services Coordinator for Whitman County Library, will lead the program.  Kids can hang out together and make a duct-tape wallet.  A snack will be provided.

Storytimes continue on Monday mornings at 10:30 a.m. at the Colton Library for ages 1-6.  The current theme is numbers, and two numbers are celebrated each week through stories, songs, crafts, and color pages. 

The library will be closed Monday, February 20, 2012 in observance of President’s Day.

Keep in mind that February is Food for Fines month at all Whitman County Libraries.  Patrons are encouraged to bring in non-perishable food items to erase up to $10 in library fines.  All donations go to your local food bank.

Colton  Branch Library is open Monday 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. and Thursday 2:30 – 6:30 p.m.  Call (509) 229-3605 for more information about programs and library resources.

Endicott Branch Library 3rd Tuesday Club

February’s theme is President’s Day at Third Tuesday Club for grades K-3, 3:30 p.m., February 21, 2012 at Endicott Branch Library, 324 E. St. Endicott, Wash.


Endicott Library hours are Tuesday 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Friday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.


Donations of afterschool snacks during these sessions would be much appreciated by the library and the participants.  Call 657-3429 for more information.

Community Fund Raiser for Tristen - February 19, 2012

COMMUNITY FUND RAISER for TRISTEN - FEBRUARY 19, 2012

Spaghetti Feed

for Tristan

DATE: Sunday, February 19, 2012 

TIME: 5-7 PM

LOCATION: Freeman High School

COST: Donation

Tristan’s local family members:

Son of Mark & Jill (Crewse) Seubert

 Grandson of Mike and Shannon Crewse

Nephew of Steve and Charlene Primmer

Great Grandson of Don and Jan Davis

Tristan was unexpectedly diagnosed with

acute lymphoblastic leukemia

New Years Eve, and started chemotherapy

January 2, 2012.

Tristan will be 4 years old in February 19th.

Sponsored by

Rockford Lions Club

Endicott Library News, February 2012

New Librarian Laura Jones at Endicott Branch Library, 324 E. Street, Endicott, Wash., invites preschoolers to join her for the fun of Storytime Friday at 10:00 a.m. when school is in session. 

The growing group enjoys stories, crafts and occasional visitors. On Corgi Day a special dog and her human told the legends of the corgis and fairies. February themes include holidays and special letters.

Tuesday, February 14, 2012, Marie Fowler from the Council on Aging will continue her monthly visits to answer questions on government benefits, insurance and related topics for senior citizens.  This confidential, unbiased help is available to everyone. She will be at the Endicott Library the second Tuesday of each month from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. and can extend her visits for scheduled appointments. For more information or to schedule a special time contact Marie at (509) 397-4305 or 368-1996.

Exciting changes are coming to afterschool programming at the Endicott Library in February.  Librarian Laura has been thrilled at the large attendance and now wants to offer two programs.  Third Tuesday Club will now be for grades K-3. February’s theme is President’s Day; join us at 3:30 p.m. on February 21. 

Grades 4-6 have a new program, Fourth Tuesday Club.  Teen Librarian Chelsea Leachman is kicking off our first session on February 28, at 3:30 p.m. with a special program for future scientists. 

Donations of afterschool snacks during these sessions would be much appreciated by the library and the participants.  Call 657-3429 for more information.

More information about our programs and updates on the plans for construction is available on our new library Facebook page.  Look for Endicott Public Library and make sure to “like us”.  Contact the library if you would like to add other local events to the library’s page.

Are you looking for a quick way to clear up some old library fines or just want to contribute to the food bank?  February is Food for Fines month at the library.  Non-perishable food can be brought in any time we are open and Laura is happy to waive up to $10 in fines.

The open hours of the Endicott Library are Tuesday 1 to 6 p.m. and Friday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Freeman HS Student Driver Ed Class Begins February 21, 2012

Drivers Education class will start February 21, 2012, 6:30 a.m. Sign up in the Freeman High School office. $375 if paid in full, or $400 if you make payments.

If you have quetions, please call Spokane Driving School, (509) 327-1900.

Running Start Available to Freeman High School Students

Running Start allows junior or a senior.students to take college courses at the colleges. Keep in mind that students need a strong GPA (3.3+) to be accepted.

Pick up the packets of information in the Career Center at Freeman High School to apply for Running Start for next year.

Freeman High School 1st Semester Honor Roll Students, 2011-2012

Congratulations to the 1st Semester FHS Honor Roll Students! 

Super job guys and gals!

Honor Roll Students at Freeman High School announced Feburary 10, 2012 in Scottie Weekly News:

2012 Graduation Year~4.0

ANDREWS, MELISSA

LARA, JOSIAH

PETERSON, HALEY

PINTAR, KATHRYN

3.6 And above

PAUKERT, EMILY

VANDER LINDEN, MITCHELL

MAINE, ALYSSA

BURTON, TORI

JANSEN, MAYA

SMETANA, AVERY

ANDERSON, LEAIRA

COSSEY, DANIELLE

SMITH BARTLETT, AUSTIN

BURGAN, KURT

UNFRED, CODY

FRANZ, TAYLAR

SCHWEIGER, JOSEPH

WOODARD, MERCEDES

WEATHERS, HANNA L.

2013 Graduation Year~4.0 Students

BRUNEAU, CHEYANNA

CARASCO, BENJAM

DRESBACK, CHRISTIAN

GILLINGHAM, SPENCER

3.5 And above~

AVEY, SAMANTHA

KOSANKE, ELIZABETH

PHINNEY, CASEY

DEHAAS, LINDSAY

GADY, KAILYN

HANSON, MINDY

MILLER, KELLEN

TALBOTT, KRISTIN

OLSON, ANDIE

HJALTALIN, ERIC

PERRY, CARISA

WILLARD, DANIEL

ANDERSEN, JESSICA

WARNECKE, JORDAN

DERUYTER, MORGAN

MCCLURE, HAILIE

SMITH, WYATT E

SORENSEN, ALISHA

2014 Graduation Year-4.0 Students

AYERS, COLIN

FAULKNER, ROBIN

MCGARITY, SIERRA

NABER, WHITNEY

PRIMMER, BETH

RUDY, GRACE

SINDEN, BRETT

UNDERHILL, PETER

VOLD, KATIE

WILLIAMS, BROOKE

3.5 And above~

CARPENTER, AUSTIN

FUCHS, KIRSTEN

FORSNES, MARK

PREBLE, JOSEPH

YACKEL, MACKENZIE

CARASCO, LUKAS

GENTEMAN, KIAN

UNFRED, BRADY

BEAULAURIER, JOHN

CORY, BEN

HARTER, CHRISTA

CAHILL, COURTNEY

MCCLURE, ROBERT

RUBRIGHT, CONNER

WESTBERG, NICOLE

STROTHMAN, SAMANTHA

VANVOORHIS, KATRINA

CLAEYS, MACKENZIE

2015 Graduation Year~4.0 Students

ALLER, BRAYDEN

MCVAY, CONNOR

PRATT, JAMI

RUSH, SHENOA

WILLIAMS, BETHANY

WRIGHT, KYLA

3.5 And above~

LONGHURST, MORIAH

GOLDBACH, MARKUS

PED, MATEA

SCHULTZ, JOSEPHINE

ARNZEN, GRADY

CHRISTIANSEN, CASEY

MITCHELL, BENJAMIN

UNDERWOOD, RACHEL

MACKLEIT, MASON

PHIPPS, JACOB

SMITH, COLBI

SCHMIDLKOFER, JESSE

WILLIAMSON, HANNAH

ATWOOD, MIRANDA

WARNECKE, SPENCER

MITCHELL, ANDREW

LYNN, ASRIEL

DOLOUGHAN, ALYSSA

LEE, ANNA

WAITE, ERYNN

CAHILL, MICHAEL

EGGERS, STEPHEN

GROVES, MADISON

MCGARITY, MORGAN

PINTAR, ABIGAIL

 

Monarch Cookstove For Sale on Craigslist, Fairfield, Wash.

A Monarch Cookstove at Fairfield Community Center, approximate value $650 (OBO),  will be offered for sale on Craigslist by Fairfield Town Council, Fairfield pickup only. If interested call (509) 283-2414 or email: "Town of Fairfield" <townoffairfield@cougarwireless.net>

Pool Table Available For Pickup to Anyone by February 17, 2012

With the different game tables in Levi’s Room at Fairfield Community Center, Fairfield, Wash., the existing pool table is too large. The Bothman family has offered a smaller pool table, which will leave more room for the foosball table and ping pong table.

Fairfield Town Council  decided the existing table can be given away to anyone who is interested and willing to haul it away in the very near future. If anyone is interested, please contact Town Hall by the February 17, 2012

Call to All Artists Working With Found Materials

On Saturday, April 14, 2012 Artisans at the Dahmen Barn, 419 Hwy. 95, Uniontown, Wash., will hold its 6th annual Art Demonstration Day from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The theme will be art from found objects or repurposed materials of any type. Art may be decorative or functional, and includes wearable pieces.

The artists are required to be on site talking about their art and demonstrating some aspect of its construction during the event. Finished pieces may be for sale that day and artists who of­fer workshops may promote them. This popular event is free to the public and has been well attended. There is no charge to the participants.  Contact Barn manager Leslee Miller for submittal information:  info@artisanbarn.org or 509-229-3655.

Artisans at the Dahmen Barn is a 501c3 non-profit organization that has been cultivating creativity on the Palouse since 2006. The artisan center may be found in the big white barn behind the famous iron wheel fence just off highway 195 in Uniontown. There is no daily admission fee to the fully handicap accessible facility.

Information: www.artisanbarn.org or 509-229-3414.

February is Fantastic at Oakesdale Branch Library

February is Food for Fines month! If you have library fines from late movies or for any other reason, you can have up to $10 in fines waived with a donation of non-perishable food items, at Oakesdale Branch Library, 102 E. Steptoe, Oakesdale, Wash. This is a great time to get those library fines waived from your account and contribute food to a great cause.

The food collected here in Oakesdale is donated to the Tree of Sharing which helps out families having a difficult time during the holidays.

"This donation every year really helps out when we put together the food boxes, it helps us make sure every family gets a little something extra in their box!" Angy Dewan, Chairman of the Tree of Sharing committee said.

Food for Fines continues through out the entire month of February, so you still have plenty of time, come visit the library today.

Marie Fowler, a wonderful volunteer with SHIBA and the Council on Aging and Human Services will be in the library Wednesday, February 15, 2012, from 11:00 a.m. - noon.  Marie will be on hand to answer and assist with your medicare/medicaide questions.  Marie is here to offer free and unbiased assistance with your insurance needs.  Please mark your calendars and come in and visit with Marie.

If you have been wanting to learn how to down load e-books from the library onto your own electronic device, February 27, 2012 is your day to learn.  The Oakesdale library will be having a "down-loadable" workshop from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 

Bring  your device as well as a laptop if you have one, and a volunteer from the Colfax library will be here to take you through the process step by step. 

Down loading books is easy to do and all the down loadable materials from the library are free.

Everyone is encouraged to attend this informative workshop.

A quick reminder that Storytime is held at the library every Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. That means all you parents and care givers with children in pre-school and kindergarten are done with school in time to attend Storytime. Children will enjoy songs, snacks, crafts and of course stories in an environment that teaches a love for the library that can last a lifetime.

The Oakedale Library will be closed Monday, February 20, 2012 for Presidents Day.

Garfield Library Assists Student Science Fair Projects, Garfield, Wash.

Is your child ready for the Science Fair?  The Garfield Library has books to assist with science projects and offers one-on-one assistance to students and parents each Monday after school, 109 N. Third, Garfield, Wash.

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

Wi-Fi access is available both inside and outside of the library.  For more information, call Christine at the library at (509) 635-1490 or visit Whitman County Library’s online calendar at http://www.whitco.lib.wa.us/

Garfield Library Preschool Storytime Time Change, Garfield, Wash.

Please note that the day and time of Preschool Storytime has changed.  Programs for children age 0-6 are held each Monday at 11:30 a.m., 109 N. Third, Garfield, Wash. This is a great opportunity for your child to enjoy early learning experiences and develop a love of books.

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

Wi-Fi access is available both inside and outside of the library.  For more information, call Christine at the library at (509) 635-1490 or visit Whitman County Library’s online calendar at www.whitco.lib.wa.us.

"Viking Crew" Meets Febraury 21, 2012 Palouse School Library

Our "Viking Crew" is ready to be up and running.  The first agenda item is to elect officers so our nonprofit status can be established.  Once officers are elected, bylaws, goals, and objectives need to be set.  We will hold our first meeting (Elections) on Tuesday, February 21^st, in the Palouse School Library.  

EVERYONE is welcome and encouraged to attend.

If you are interested in holding an office (President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer to start with), or would like to nonimate someone, please email me back and let me know.

Thank you for supporting student athletes and the Garfield-Palouse athletic program.  We will provide assistance as needed for students to go to camp, acquire sporting gear, etc.  Once the needs of the students are met, the “Viking Crew” is committed to tackling different projects that promote Viking Athletics. 

See you all on the 21st of February,
Angie Griner
Transportation Supervisor
Garfield-Palouse Schools
(509)878-1921 Palouse School
(509)635-1331 Garfield School
(509)595-2978 Transportation Cell Phone

"Lords of Nature" Movie Free at Fairfield, Wash., February 11, 2012

"LORDS OF NATURE" - FREE movie February 11, 2012, 2:00 p.m. at Fairfield Community Center-upper floor, Fairfield, Wash.

The movie is about the return of wolves to Yellowstone Park and the northern Rocky Mountains.  A brief talk and information about the return of wolves to Washington State and the Washington Dept. of Fish & Wildlife Commissions, Wolf Conservation and Management Plan.

Author Larry Whitesitt will be on hand to sign his book, "Yukon Bush Pilot."

Come and see the new Levi's Room and watch this interesting, informational movie.

High School Wrestling

Regionals wrestling tournament is Friday and Saturday in Kittitas, February 10-11, 2012.  The top 5 from each weight class will go on to state.  If they do well and advance, the state tournament is in Tacoma the following Friday and Saturday.
At the district tournament, Gar-Pal Viking freshman Trapper Askins wrestled the 120 lb. weight bracket.  His 1st match he pinned the boy in 55 seconds.  His 2nd match he got pinned.  3rd match he pinned the boy in 40 seconds, and the 4th match he won by pin!  So, he placed 3rd at districts.

Sophomore Kevin Knauff wrestled at 160 lb.  His first match he pinned the boy.  He won the 2nd match 13-0!  He got pinned the 3rd match.  And again in the 4th match.  He wrestled well, but is not seeded at this time but will have a chance to be seeded on Friday before the regional matches start.

 

Go Vikings!

Gar-Pal Wrestlers Score at District Tournament

Gar-Pal Wrestling

At the district tournament, freshman Trapper Askins wrestled the 120 lb. weight bracket.  His 1st match he pinned the boy in 55 seconds.  His 2nd match he got pinned.  3rd match he pinned the boy in 40 seconds, and the 4th match he won by pin!  So, he placed 3rd at districts.

Sophomore Kevin Knauff wrestled at 160 lb.  His first match he pinned the boy.  He won the 2nd match 13-0!  He got pinned the 3rd match.  And again in the 4th match.  He wrestled well, but is not seeded at this time but will have a chance to be seeded on Friday before the regional matches start.

The regionals are this next Friday and Saturday in Kittitas (Feb. 10th and 11th).  The top 5 from each weight class will go on to state.  If they do well and advance, the state tournament is in Tacoma the following Friday and Saturday.

Go Vikings!

Meetings on the Palouse, February 9, 2012

February 9. 2012, 7:00 p.m., "Mom's Night Out." Farmington Branch Library, E. 203 Main. A night out for the ladies to do crafts, cards, holiday recipes, or bring ideas for a book club.  Relax and just come have some fun. Bring your smiles; leave the kids with Dad! 
February 9, 2012, 6:00 p.m, Hangman Creek Chamber of Commerce at Freeman High School. (509) 263-2414.
February 9, 2012, 6:00 p.m, Freeman HS Board Meeting, Multipurpose Room.

February 9, 2012, and every Tuesday, 1:00 p.m., Tekoa Storytime, Tekoa Branch Library, S. 139 Crosby. Storys and crafts. 

 

 

VFW & Auxiliary - Fairfield, Wash., February 9, 2012

February 9. 2012, 7:00 p.m.,VFW and Auxiliary meetings will be held in the Fairfield Community Center, corner of Main and Johnson, Fairfield, Wash.

Fairfield Branch Library Storytime, February 7, 2012

Play & Learn Storytime (ages 2 - 5)

February 07, 2012, 10:30 am, an hour of fun: stories, songs and fingerplays followed by activities that explore the concepts of math, science, art and literacy, at Fairfield Branch Library, Fairfield, Wash.

Volleyball Players Invited to Farmington, Wash., February 11, 2012

February 11, 2012 - Come Play Volleyball - Saturday Night - 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Seventh-day Adventist Gymnasium, 403 N 2nd St., Farmington, Washinton

Age 12 and above unless accompanied by a parent.  Come join the fun. 

R.A.C.E. Sponsored G.E.D. Prep Class, Malden, Washington

February 10, 2012, 9:30 a.m. - noon, R.A.C.E. sponsored G.E.D. prep class resumes every Friday, at Malden Branch Library, Malden, Wash.

Class is at no cost to student. For more information contact Kathy Wilkes (509) 850-6492.

Calling All Tatters on the Palouse

Jan Barwick, a demonstrator at 2011 Southeast Spokane County Fair in Rockford, Wash., belongs to Shuttlebirds Tatting Guild in Spokane, Wash. Although Barwick, who lives in Athol, Idaho, said she doesn't know tatters in the Palouse region, she chatted with many at the fair.

It was a fun time for Barwick, who recalled one conversation vividly.

"Some said that a grandmother or mother or aunt tatted, but that they could not tat," she said in a recent interview. "I really enjoyed demonstrating and talking to all the wonderful people that came by the needle work area at the SESC fair."

Barwick also demonstrated at the Heritage fair at the historic Cataldo Mission, located a mile east of Cataldo, Idaho, and at Spokane Falls Community College. The Guild also had a booth at the Spokane Fair in September where members demonstrate tatting.

"I had an elderly gentleman tell me that his late wife tatted. While he was talking he got a very far away look in his eyes, as if he was seeing her again tatting," she said.

Barwick began tatting in 1984.

"Tatting is a very old art used to make a form of lace. In about 1868, Mlle.Riego finalized the basic form that we have today. Tatting was also called knotting in the past. The Victorians were very adamant about keeping the hands busy and tatting filled that bill," she said.

"I was taught by an elderly aunt. One of my grandmothers, and a mother-in-law, had tried to teach me, but both failed. My aunt succeeded. While I stood behind my aunt's chair, she had me watch her hands closely. I finally learned. However, I still tie an occasional knot (knots won't slip) and have to take them out and redo the stitch," she said.

"I was too late for the annual workshop but I joined and was very happy to find other tatters in this area. I also found a small group that meet every Wednesday in CoeurD'Alene, Idaho, at Harmony Yarns. We also belong to the Guild in Spokane."

While searching the Internet for tatting patterns last March she found Shuttlebirds Tatting Guild. Asked to suggest a title for this interview, because she's so enthusiastic about letting people know about an upcoming workshop this spring, Barwick promptly said, "Calling all tatters in the Palouse" or "Wanted: tatters or would-be tatters."

Barwick has every intention of demonstrating her art form again at the 2012 SESC fair in Rockford, September 21, 22 & 23, 2012.

"Our annual workshop will be held April 20 and 21, 2012 in Spokane Valley, Wash. There is much to learn and see and experience at the workshop," she said. "There will be venders with threads, beads, shuttles and books and much more. And of course, plenty of talk about tatting! There are classes on Friday and Saturday."

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