The Latah Eagle, July 2014

July 2014

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Our Latah neighbor Darrel Brocke of Kendrick volunteers with the American Red Cross and Inland Northwest Blood Center whenever they come to town looking for donors. We bumped into him in June during a blood drive in Kendrick by the Red Cross. Darrel says he started volunteering after a Boy Scout in his troop was involved with getting community blood donations as part of an Eagle Scout project. That was nearly 20 years ago and Darrel has been doing it ever since. As a lifelong Kendrick resident, Darrel is no stranger to public service. He spent 50 years volunteering with the fire department, 30 years on the Kendrick city council, and four years as mayor. And from the sounds of it, few people in town are able to escape his charms when it comes time to donate blood. Thank you, Mr. Brocke, for serving our communities!

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Palouse Habitat for Humanity builds in Genesee, pg. 6 Habitat for Humanity starts its 14th house in the Palouse region, helping mother and daughter build a home.

Viola Community Center ready for foundation, pg. 8 The Viola Community Club starts construction on their long awaited community center.

Moscow Farmers Market, pg. 8 The farmers market in Moscow highlights growers and artisans from throughout the county.

Community Calendar, pg. 16 We want you to know what’s coming in the month ahead for our communities.

Dine ‘n’ Dash: Mugshot’s Filling Station in Troy, pg. 18 Another tasty stop in our never-ending search for great food in Latah County!

Race for Chase, pg. 24 Troy citizens take up the call to help Chase Thompson in his fight against cancer.

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round two Keep the presses running - Barry Johnson, Owner & Editor, The Latah Eagle We learned a lot with our first issue in June. It was quite a process, from getting the paper off the presses in Lewiston, to getting it through the post offices in our towns, and into the hands of the people who want to read it.

Mostly, we learned just how appreciative people are when you take a chance to fill a void.

I’ve received calls, e-mails and personal thanks from dozens of people, both inside the county and well beyond.

The furthest was from Kansas. Many people wrote to ask how they can subscribe. I am working on that.

Small businesses have been exceptionally appreciative of our efforts and have gone out of their way to help support the paper, buying advertising and offering to help keep it going as best they can.

Some of the larger sponsors, like Latah Federal Credit Union, the Clearwater River Casino, Tri-State Outfitters, Guy’s Outdoor Equipment and Gritman Medical Center, have stayed committed to helping us get the paper published.

I simply can’t say enough about how important all these sponsors – both big and small alike – are to keeping this venture going. Their ads make a huge difference and we want to help support them the way they support our communities. We hope you feel the same way.

One happy reader told me she picked up the phone and called three of our advertising sponsors to thank them for helping the paper get off the ground. That was just about the best thanks I could have received from anyone!

All in all, I would say I am stuck with this paper for a while. I have received too much gratitude to let people down now.

The only real question is how to keep the momentum going. So we have some goals.

Our first goal is to cover more about our neighbors.

What The Latah Eagle is trying to do for our small towns around the county should extend to all our friends and neighbors on the Palouse. We will strive in future months to do more for folks in places like Uniontown, Colton, Palouse and Garfield.

We also want to get the paper into as many homes as possible. We will continue mailing it to as many people as we can. Last month, it was mailed to over 5,000 See PUBLISHER’S NOTE, pg. 30

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Back to the Future, Potlatch Elementary-style “To the Finders of this Time Capsule: “Hello. Greetings from 1983. You have discovered this Time Capsule by design or accident. If by design, you’ve been quite succesfull in following our maps and we wish you continued in your success in your analysis Of our culture and lifestyle.”

choices their class put in the Potlatch - Potlatch buried.

School personnel closely capsule all those years ago, Elementary students took a step back in time before followed the clues and ranging from sport cards and models, to pictures of stepping into their summer instructions in the letter, but repeatedly came up empty students’ prized possessions vacations last month. th like a music boom box and a Thirty years ago, the 6 handed. Rumor was that the favorite bicycle. grade class of another era put capsule must be somewhere Another former student, together a time capsule with under the gym.

Brian Woolverton of Potlatch, As luck and providence specific instructions that it watched the unveiling with wasn’t to be open until 2014. would have it, electrical great interest. Although he So as the school term work in the school led to the unexpected discovery of the couldn’t remember what was ending, students and he contributed to the time teachers from past and time capsule in an unusual place. capsule, he thought maybe present huddled together in they could have done better.

According to John Haire, the classrooms to witness “It was cool to see the unveiling what was important of important “Many students thought long and hard about to us then versus artifacts from what they would like to add to it.” now, but I wish we the 1980s, as - Ms. Jewel Shea, Potlatch Elementary 6th grade teacher would have put well as eat hot something more dogs and chips. meaningful in there,” he said. the school principal, their Larry Landis, the 6th grade Fortunately, he would get a maintenance man found it in teacher in 1983-4, said the chance for a do-over. the wall of the gym during time capsule was part of a According to Jewel Shea, social studies class to help repairs about a month before Potlatch’s 6th grade teacher school let out. They could students appreciate modern only speculate how it ended organizing the time capsule’s culture.

Was he surprised to be up in the wall, particularly unveiling, the project would since past students distinctly live on for another 30 years back in the classroom with a new batch of Potlatch 6th recall burying it three and the past students were graders for the opening of the decades ago. invited back to add to the The honor of opening capsule after all those years? capsule as well.

“Not really,” he said. “It was the capsule went to former “Many students thought students Bret Carpenter supposed to be found.” long and hard about what However, finding the time of Potlatch and Richard they would like to add to it,” Hansen of Harvard, following Jewel said. capsule was not as easy as a ceremonial reading of “Students brought things previous generations had the time capsule letter by hoped. The map that was like empty soda cans, Principal Haire. supposed to be with the newspaper clippings, rainbow letter was missing, as were The two were rather loom bracelets, school amused by many of the lunch menu, Idaho Driving the photos of where it was Photos, from top. 1. The original note from 1983, left in the time capsule for 6th graders in 2014 to find. 2. Bret Carpenter of Potlatch and Richard Hansen of Harvard represented the 6th grade class of 1984, and had the honors of rediscovering the capsules contents. 3. Students pass around artifacts of the 1980s, including these basketball cards. 4. Richard Hansen looks through photos placed in the capsule, showing such things as a bicycle and computer. 5. Potlatch Elementary Principal John Haire reads the letter that had been locked in the schools safe for 30 years.

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5 participants added some items of their own. “One put in a brick from the Potlatch Mill,” she said. The first new issue of The Latah Eagle also made the cut.

“After everything was sealed up, students wrote a letter in the same fashion to the next

Regulation booklet, a softball, and the Hunger Games book trilogy. In addition, students wrote letters to the next sixth grade class 30 years into the future. They highlighted life in 2014, discussing pop culture and sport teams.”

She added that original

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6th grade class disclosing the location of the time capsule.

This letter is in the safe at Potlatch Elementary school and it will sit unopened for the next 30 years.”

Hopefully, the 2014 class learned a few things about leaving helpful directions for

future generations, and the next search for the capsule will rely a bit less on blind luck and electrical outages.

“What a wonderful experience for both students and myself,” Jewel concluded. “I hope in 30 years we can enjoy this again.”

Workshop teaches sustainability, health in poultry Jim Adkins makes no excuses when it comes to his passion for chickens.

“I’ve been a bird lover as long as I can remember,” he told participants of a workshop held near Deary in June on raising sustainable poultry.

He joked (or perhaps he wasn’t joking) that his childhood aspiration was to be a chicken judge. He was certified to do just that 20 years ago.

Jim grew up in Vancouver and, after working for a period in large-scale poultry production, moved to North Carolina where he founded the Sustainable Poultry Network.

“The more I learned working in largescale facilities, the more concerned I became about the poultry industry,” Jim said.

“You are what you eat eats.”

He wants to bring back traditional and natural methods to breeding and raising poultry, which he says is not only good for the bird, but also essential for people’s health.

“In case you haven’t noticed, our food system is broken. We have a choice to fix

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To that end, they started Go Farm U, it,” Jim said. which support the teaching and learning of During the workshop, he helped holistic, healthy farm management. participants better understand how Bringing in experts like Jim Adkins heritage poultry breeds differ and helps support their considerations when goal, spreading choosing a breed for the benefits of your farm. sustainable farming He also discussed to others in an strategies for effort to build a facilities, feed and sustainable food forage; provided structure in the an introduction to area. breeding heritage Their farm poultry; covered Jim Adkins of the Sustainable Poultry Netproducts include the proper care work gives workshop participants pointers raw milk, eggs, and handling of on inspecting chickens during a June workchicken and organic birds; and talked shop at Tourmaline Farms in Deary. livestock feed, which about techniques they offer from for marketing their home, at the Moscow Farmer Market, sustainable poultry products. and at the Moscow Food Co-Op’s Tuesday The workshop was hosted by Glenn Grower’s Market. and Pamela Holloway of Tourmaline To learn more about Tourmaline Farms Farms and Feed in Deary. Their business and future workshops on sustainable philosophy is that the future of farming, while maintaining a healthy society, rests farming practices, contact them through in the adoption of sustainable practices as their website at www.tourmalinefarms. stewards of the earth and food production. com.

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Palouse Habitat for Humanity helps bring new neighbors to Genesee In its 14th building project on the Palouse and third in Genesee, Habitat for Humanity continues to give families a hand up who need a home and seeks volunteers to help with construction. Assisted families provide 300-500 hours work on their home and make a down payment, in return for an interest-free loan.

Thanks to Palouse Habitat for Humanity, the Genesee community will gain a new family with a new home in their town.

At a public groundbreaking ceremony June 22, Amy Graves and her daughter Sophia were introduced to the community and the volunteers who will help them build their home.

Doug Arlt, the organization’s board president, was excited for the home to get underway. It is the fourteenth building project the Palouse chapter has taken on, and the third home Habitat has built in Genesee.

“This is fun stuff,” Doug said to the crowd gathered for the ceremony. “I know Amy and Sophia are excited to get started.”

Doug estimated that anywhere from two hundred to four hundred people will volunteer for the project in the months ahead.

He also explained that none of the money for home building comes from the national organization. It is all raised through local donations.

“It costs about $100,000 to build a home,” he said.

In the case of the Graves’ home, Thrivent Financial, a Lutheran-based organization, agreed to finance half of the amount.

According to Alan Harbine, a manager at Thrivent, they have helped build and rehabilitate over 4,600 homes with Habitat for Humanity and other organizations around the world.

“We are excited to be a part of this with Amy and Sophia, Palouse Habitat for Humanity, and the Genesee community,” Alan said.

Doug pointed out that the months ahead will not be easy for the Graves.

“Amy will have to put in at least 300 hours of help with construction,” he said.

It is standard practice for Habitat to require

the people they help to contribute with construction.

Bob Behal of Troy, Habitat’s construction manager, noted there are two important days when building a home: The day they break ground on a new house and the day it is turned over to the new homeowner.

“Groundbreaking is of course an important moment for Amy and Sophia,” Bob said.

“It is a moment of certainty that in six months they will have a home. It is also certainty they will be working side-by-side with us in the months ahead.”

Doug explained that most of the homes built by Palouse Habitat for Humanity are in rural towns around the area.

“The reality is that we get more for our money in small towns,” he said. “If the cost gets too high, families can’t afford to buy the home.”

Amy was thrilled to get construction going. “I always wanted a home,” she said.

“This is a very big thing for Sophia and me.”

Genesee’s Lutheran Pastor Dave Deckard invoked the blessing for the project, and said the church would be helping with volunteers and other support.

“If Genesee isn’t exactly the Promised Land,” he said, “it’s close enough.”

Palouse Habitat for Humanity needs volunteers and donations throughout the summer to help Amy and Sophia build their home. Doug noted that summer can be a tough time to get people out to help.

For more information, see: www.palousehabitat.org

July 2014 Photo courtesy of Latah County Historical Society

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Potlatch Train Depot offers scenic Rail Speeder Rides along Palouse River July 12-13

The Washington, Idaho & Montana Railway Historic Preservation Society marks 10 years of hosting this popular summertime fundraising

event and doubles the length of rides. Buying tickets in advance is highly recommended, since these rides fill up fast!

When William Deary, first general manager of the Potlatch Lumber Company in 1906, stepped out of his corner office in the second floor of the Potlatch train depot to take a ride, he knew how to travel in style.

With his very own rail speeder, he would zip up and down the Washington, Idaho & Montana (WI&M) Railway tracks to make sure operations were running smoothly.

On July 12-13, you can do the same, thanks to our friends from Pacific Railcar Operators (PRO) and the Washington & Idaho Railway again volunteer their cars, operators, and rails to present the Washington, Idaho & Montana (WI&M) Railway History Preservation Group’s (HPG) 10th Annual rail-riding fundraiser.

U.S. Bank officials recently presented the historic Potlatch Depot with a grant check for $3,500 for restoration of the second floor. Pictured left to right are Michelle French, Potlatch Branch Manager, Michelle Hovey, District Manager, Kenny Cada, Depot President, Robin McKinney, Secretary, Barb West, Treasurer and Karen Rohn, VP. Plans are underway to have two tenants upstairs by the end of summer, and volunteers are always welcome to help with the construction.

You can take a 14-mile round trip, hourlong ride on the WI&M tracks located along the banks of the Palouse River. River routes have great scenery—plus bridge crossings—that can’t be seen from the highway.

Eastbound trips to O’Reilly Road, just east of Bennett Lumber Products, will run at 8 a.m., 10:30 a.m., and 2:15 p.m. both days.

Westbound trips to Wellesley and South Roads will run at 9:15 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3:30 p.m. both days.

If you’ve never ridden on a speeder before, you’re in for a treat! If you have ridden in past years, come enjoy double the countryside.

Tickets are $30 for adults and $15 for children ages 5-17.

Tickets are available in advance from BlackBird at the Depot in Potlatch from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesday thru Saturday.

Tickets will be sold on the platform both days, on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Speeder Rides are fun but you still must do your part to stay safe and avoid injury.

Wear sturdy clothing and heavy leather shoes or boots. A signed waiver is required prior to riding a speeder.

Hot dogs and beverages will be for sale.

The Company Store and BlackBird will both be open on Saturday in the depot.

There will also be historical displays and operating model railroads.

Call the WI&M HPG at (208) 875-1357 for more information or go to www. wimryhpg.com .

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Friends and neighbors lay foundation for Viola Community Center As fundraisers continue, volunteers will pour the foundation by end of summer and aim to have building ready within a year.

An illustration of the Viola Community Center.

For more information or to make a tax-deductible donation to the Viola Community Club, a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization, please contact: Debbie Goetz grammygoetz@frontier.com 208-882-6105 www.violacommunitycenter.org Facebook at Viola Community Connections Story by Barry Johnson

A local dentist even plans to schedule regular dental health clinics for residents Viola - Walking into a meeting with in the facility.

Viola residents who are planning the “This has been the greatest cause town’s new community center seems more I’ve contributed to in my life,” said Jared like stopping by a good friend’s home on Gieszelmann, an ardent member of the a pleasant summer evening to catch up on group. “It’s just lots of fun and feels like what’s new. we’re really doing something important for And that’s just the way these neighbors people here.” working together in the Viola Community While they might be the friendliest and Club like it. most neighborly board of any nonprofit The club, historically dedicated to organization around, it would be a mistake community service, quilting and social to think they are anything other than dead activities, became a nonprofit organization serious and downright determined to get their new community center built.

“This isn’t just about building a commu“We have been nity center. This is about bringing our working for years to commuinty closer together as well.” get this going,” said Jim - Jim Hagedorn, Viola resident and volunteer Hagedorn. Jim and his wife Barbara routinely host the group’s open to all residents of Viola and meetings in their home. surrounding communities in 2013.

“This isn’t just about building a The organization has dedicated itself community center. This is about bringing in recent years to building the new our community closer together as well,” community center, intended to support Jim said. “Every time we hold a fundraiser everything from community gatherings or event, more neighbors come out to and voting, to Boy Scout meetings and help.” blood donations.

A town of 354 homes, Viola is in

dire need of a place for people to come together. The one community building in town was the Viola Women’s Club, a small structure built in 1948 without a foundation, that is pretty much worn out.

The building was condemned for public use by the county and can no longer support community functions.

A group of Lewis-Clark State College Community Health students who conducted a study of Viola in 2010 reinforced the need for a community building. “There is not a public facility in Viola to gather for important events and activities that promote a healthy united community,” they concluded While conducting the study, they found Viola has a diverse population, including both elderly and young families, who need a place to go where they can interact with others.

That’s when a handful of residents stepped in to solve the problem the oldfashioned way, by bringing neighbors together to fix it themselves.

Their big break came a couple years ago with the donation of 4.66 acres of farmland.

Since then, they have completed architectural drawings of the proposed

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building and have tapped into a bevy of skilled volunteers willing to help with the project.

Businesses like McCoy Plumbing and Heating, and JJ Building Supplies, have also been instrumental in working with the group to cut construction costs through donations and discounts.

County commissioners helped as well by using a fund for rural community development to cover $7,000 in county permit fees.

Now, after years of effort and countless hours of fundraising, the group is ready to start pouring the foundation for the new center.

They plan to have the foundation completed by the end of August and are shooting to have the building up and running within a year, according to Chuck Goetz, the group’s building committee chairman.

All of which hinges on their continued efforts to raise funds.

“Although we have most of the materials donated, we still need to raise money to support building expenses,” said Debbie Goetz, fundraising coordinator.

Debbie noted that the group is planning a quilt show in Palouse, a pancake-and-

sausage breakfast on July 12, and a fought a long, hard battle with cancer. community yard sale the second weekend “After thinking about this lovely lady, of August as part of their ongoing efforts.

I came up with the perfect tribute to her A recent fundraising auction brought in – our center’s fireplace. She loved the $4,300. outdoors and always loved a good fire.”

To date, they have raised about Debbie said she is working to raise $150,000 in material and funding to help “Although we have most of the materials cover the estimated donated, we still need to raise money to $281,000 in support building expenses” construction costs.

- Debbie Goetz, Fundraising Coordinator That leaves a lot more fundraising ahead of them in the next year. enough money in Karen’s name to dedicate Once the building is up, they plan to the entire fireplace section to her. continue improving the area with ball That spirit is what keeps the entire fields, playgrounds and other landscaping Viola Community Club flowing as a group to make it a truly multipurpose center of friends and neighbors, working to for all community activities. This means make their town a little better place for even more money is beyond the cost of the everybody. building.

“We finally see light at the end of the As part of their fundraising, Debbie said tunnel,” Debbie said. “But we still need a people are welcome to dedicate or sponsor lot of help getting there.” parts of the construction.

There is little doubt they will get that “I was approached by an individual who help. Viola is the sort of community where wanted to do something in the name of neighbors still matter and they know that one of Viola’s residents who passed away by working together, they can solve any a couple of years ago,” Debbie said. “Karen problem.

Falke was a loving and caring soul who

Jim Hagedorn (right) at the fundraiser auction May 31.

“Just wanted to thank those that donated so much time and effort to the Viola Community Auction on May 31. The auction crew: Dick Gahagan, Ray Leinhard, Marv Thompson, Nancy Largent, Karen Peterson, Debbie Goetz. The lunch crew: Chuck Goetz, Jay Broyles, Dee Acuff, Sherry Pixley. The tent crew: Les Pixley and Jon Walser.

“I know I am missing some one, but I really want to thank all the volunteers. We must thank all those that came, spent money and helped us get one step closer to our new community building in Viola.”

- Jim “Whiskers” Hagedorn

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around the towns

Deary quilters honor veterans The quilting club Country Pine Piecemakers of Deary will have a patriotic quilt presentation to veterans during Deary Friendship Day on August 2.

The group presents the quilts as part of the national Quilts of Valor Foundation, a volunteer organization dedicated to honoring veterans with patriotic quilts to recognize their service and sacrifices.

At last year’s Deary Days, the group presented 18 quilts to veterans. This year, the group will do its presentation at 3 p.m. in front of the Deary Community Center.

Volunteers nationwide have reportedly distributed about 90,000 quilts since the organization began over 10 years ago. Quilting groups in Deary, Palouse, Colfax and Lewiston are all active in the foundation.

To help fund the Deary group’s ongoing effort to gift more quilts to service members and veterans, they hold an annual raffle of one of their quilts.

Their work will be on display and raffle tickets can be purchased during Troy Oldtimers’ Day July 12 in the Troy Library.

Their quilt show and raffle will also be in the Deary Community Center during Deary Days. Raffle tickets may also be purchased at any time from Umpqua Bank or American First Bank in Moscow. Tickets are six for $5.

Latah Sanitation adds to libraries’ summer fun Latah Recycling dropped in on the Troy Library’s story time June 19 to share with children the harmful effects that oil has on different animals when it is accidentally put into our lakes, streams and oceans, as well as reminding them of proper recycling etiquette.

Sandye Crooks, a Troy resident who is Education Coordinator at Moscow Recycling and Latah Sanitation, read the book Oliver and the Oil Spill to children as part of her presentation.

Sandye said visiting area libraries is part of Latah Sanitation’s Diversion

Programs, which also include curbside pick-up for recycling and the areas composting.

“It really is the best job in the county, I love it!”, Sandye said. She went on to visit Potlatch library the following day. In July, she will be doing presentations to children in Bovill, Deary and Juliaetta.

Story Time happens at the Troy Library every Thursday morning at 10:30 during the summer months, featuring a reading from different guests as part of the summer “Fizz, Boom, Read” program.

Back in The Dog House

The Dog House Saloon in Troy celebrated it’s grand re-opening on Flag Day in mid-June.

New owners Don and Jean McLeod spent three months making extensive renovations to the interior, including remodeling, repainting and generally cleaning up this old-school tavern on Troy’s Main Street.

“We had a lot of fun with a lot of great people turning out for the opening,” according to Jean.

The day’s festivities included karaoke, giveaways and specialty drinks.

Potlach clinic progress on track According to Sprenger Construction, the new health clinic in Potlatch remains on schedule. A retaining wall has been installed along the back of the property, and the concrete pad has been poured. Framing will begin soon. “We have received many positive comments from Potlatch community members as the new clinic progresses,” said Gritman Chief Quality Officer Connie Osborn. The 2,400-square-foot clinic is scheduled for completion in November.

Kendrick pool open for summer

Kendrick War Memorial Pool opened June 20 and is offering swimming lessons through the summer. The first session runs Monday-Friday from July 7-18 and the second session runs July 28-Aug. 8. Parent and child aquatics are also offered from July 21-25.

The pool is open Mon.-Sat. with set times for open swimming, night swim, lap swim and water fitness.

Specific times and more information can be found at www.kendrick-juliaetta.org.

The Dog House has a menu of pizzas, sandwiches and daily specials, in addition to a full bar with beer and liquor.

In keeping with the friendly nature of downtown businesses in Troy, they proudly post that, “We support Troy neighbors – Ask about their menus.”

The Dog House Saloon will be celebrating once again during Troy Old Timers’ Day, July 12, with more karaoke and specials.

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Idaho State Historical Society awards Troy historians

Dorothy Anderson (center) of Troy gives a presentation June 28 on the town’s history during a tour hosted by the Latah County Historical Society. Dorothy and Herman Ronnenberg, also of Troy, received the state’s Esto Perpetua award for preserving and promoting Idaho’s heritage.

Dorothy Anderson and Herman Ronnenberg, both of Troy, received the state’s prestigious Esto Perpetua award June 12 for outstanding accomplishments in preserving and promoting Idaho’s heritage.

The two joined five other recipients and one organization in receiving the award this year from the Idaho Historical Society at a ceremony in Boise.

“Each recipient has demonstrated a truly exceptional level of achievement in their efforts to preserve a part of Idaho’s heritage,” said Janet Gallimore, ISHS Executive Director. “They represent a geographical balance, which clearly illustrates the widespread care that Idahoans share when it comes to our state’s historical preservation.”

A press release described their accomplishments for receiving the award.

“Dorothy Anderson’s interest in preserving Troy’s history began innocently when she agreed to serve on the town’s centennial committee in 1992.

“That interest turned into a passion as Dorothy became a tireless force in collecting and interpreting Troy’s history. Her detailed research on Troy buildings led not only to the publication of a walking tour of the city, but also to several downtown buildings being listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

“She has served on the boards of the Troy Historical Society, the Latah County Historical Society, and the Latah County Historic Preservation Commission.”

The press released continued, “Herman Ronnenberg of Troy is affectionately known as ‘Dr. Beer,’ testimony to his passion for preserving the history of Idaho brewing.

“Herman has entertained audiences throughout the state with his detailed knowledge of Idaho’s long and rich brewing past. But the easy manor with which Dr. Beer engages audiences sometimes belies See Esto Perpetua, pg. 12

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the serious research undertaken by this man who has an PhD from the University of Idaho.

“Herman has written more than 60 articles and a half dozen books, mostly on Idaho brewing, from the definitive History of the Brewing Industry in Idaho to biographies of some of Idaho’s colorful brewers, like John Lemp of Boise.”

Named for the state motto which translates to “let it be perpetual,” the Esto Perpetua Awards began in 1999 to honor individuals or groups for professional accomplishments, public service, volunteerism and philanthropy related to preservation of Idaho’s heritage.

The Esto Perpetua awards program has been sponsored by the ISHS for fifteen years to engage communities by building on shared experiences and inspiring further action and understanding.

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POTLATCH COMMUNITY DAYS At Scenic Six Park

Classic trucks head for Bovill Day July 19

“Best one of them all!” *** July 19, 2014 ***

Craft Booths!

Contact: 208-892-3369

Food!

BEER GARDEN!

Prizes Awards DrawinGs!

Something for everyone!

Photo courtesy of Latah County Historical Society

This power company crew knew the value of a good truck in 1927, when they were building the Bovill Power Line. Classic trucks are the theme of the day in Bovill on July 19, when a group dedicated to restoring and preserving old trucks top the bill for Bovill Day festivities.

Head out for all the fun with food, games and displays.

Potlatch offers attractive prices, community for home buyers

By Jessice Dahlinger, Latah Realty

Potlatch, created to house the Potlatch mill and its employees, has definitely been through the ups and downs in the real estate market.

Originally founded in 1906, the town boasted 750 residents. Due to the mill’s success, population increased to over 1,500 in 1920, with a slow progression downward until the 1960’s when numbers began rising again.

As of the 2010 census, population had once again reached over 800.

Aside from the population, the town itself has added many amenities in the last few decades which have most certainly helped Potlatch attract more buyers. One of the most recent additions is the new medical clinic being

$100.00 for a family of 5. constructed.

The public library on When working with Onaway Road offers many potential buyers who activities for children and concentrate their search in Potlatch, Princeton or Harvard, families such as weekly story time and events all summer I’ve heard a lot of reasons for their interest. The top answer is, “It’s an “So far in 2014 we have seen easy commute to my 12 residential properties sell job and the homes whereas from January to June are affordable.” of 2013, only 7 had sold.”

With a 25 minute commute to Moscow long such as a science show and an average sales price and a visit from “The Reptile this year of $114,818 (per Man.” Latah County Multiple Listing Service) compared to Moscow’s The Scenic 6 RV Park is also a great addition to $210,675, Potlatch is ideal for the community. It offers first-time home buyers. tent camping, RV parking, a Potlatch offers many free playground, and picnic shelters. or low-cost activities for their residents.

You don’t have to be a camper The community pool, located to enjoy the open space and on Ponderosa, costs only $3.00 amenities that the RV Park has to offer. for a day pass for those over the age of 3, or a season pass is With all of the great things

that Potlatch has to offer, I believe that we will continue to see the market grow over the next few years.

So far in 2014 we have seen 12 residential properties sell whereas from January to June of 2013, only 7 had sold.

With the amount of community involvement, activities and amenities, Potlatch is a great place to start your home search.

If you’re already a homeowner in Potlatch, then I foresee your home value staying stable for the next few years, with a possible increase as more and more buyers are drawn to the community.

Jessica Dahlinger, BS, is an agent at Latah Realty, LLC.

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Pioneer Day Camp offers outdoor skills, self-sufficiency for kids

Hog Rendezvous

By Jade Crestser-Evans Stepping onto the field where the Hog Heaven Rendezvous takes place is like stepping back into the 1800s, which is exactly how Vern Illi, one of the event’s organizers, planned it to be.

The Rendezvous took place over Fathers Day, near Troy.

Men and women in historic attire walk between large canvas tee pees to the far end of the field, supporting their muzzleloaders. These men and women are participating in the muzzleloader shooting contests. One man in particular, Dave Benson from Onaway, stands out as having the most believable attire. He is here with his son, Tim Benson from Potlatch, and is clothed from head to toe in leather.

As more contestants gather guns are loaded and things start getting exciting.

“Troy’s unsung heroes—

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Pancake and sausage breakfast 5K Fun Run (Registration at 7:30 am) Cruz-n' Troy Dayz Show and Shine Coffee and donuts Troy Day Parade Buffalo burger lunch Continuous live music Swish and Swing 3-on-3 Basketball (registration following parade) Kid's games and races Volleyball 4-on-4 tournament Buffalo chip toss Gravel Auction Volunteer Fire Department Keg War Family Friendly Gathering Street dance—taxis available for post-event transport

Troy Lions Club Boy Scout Troop 351 Troy Ambulance Troy Lutheran Church Troy Community Troy Lions Club Troy Lions Club Troy Recreation District Janet Schetzle THS volleyball team Troy Lions Club Troy Lions Club Troy Volunteer Fire

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Troy Rec. Dist. & LDS church LDS Parking Lot

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Alternatives to Violence of the Palouse Informational Booth Win a custom bolt-action rifle built to your specs!

Vintage fire truck shuttle service Beer garden and tent Curley fries, water, and pop stand Troy-area merchant raffle items; Gravel Auction at 2:00 pm Firewood raffle Water truck (crowd cooler) Homemade pies Dunk Tank Historical Display, Showcasing Historical Downtown Businesses Strawberry lemonade FFA Vendors and Craft Sale Free Surprise Event, come check it out!

Inflatable “Water Ball” ride, bounce house, and slide Shaved ice snow cones

Alternative to Violence Troy Lions Club Troy Volunteer Fire Dept Diane's Troy Tavern 4H/FFA Lions, Local merchants Troy Fire Department Troy Fire Department Troy International Travel Club Troy Summer Program Troy Historical Society TES Parents Group Troy FFA Troy Nazarene Church Troy Recreation District Palouse Thunder Fastpitch

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nature and gain confidence in pioneer skills. Songs, games, and adventures outdoors will Hey Moms and Dads! Are make this camp a true highlight your kids looking for something of summer. different and adventurous to Two sessions (July 14-18 do this summer? Want them to and July 21-25) will be led by learn how to cook outdoors?

Camp Director Nicole Campbell Hike wild trails? Identify edible and Assistant Director Chelsea plants? Churn butter? Purify Rose, both experienced outdoor water? Catch and identify pond educators, and will take place critters? The Phillips Farm is a on the beautiful forested and great place to explore nature open trails of the Phillips Farm and experience pioneer life on County Park, just 5 miles north the Palouse this July! of Moscow. Campers can attend This summer, the Moscow one or both sessions, since acParks and Recreation Departtivities will be varied. The proment, in collaboration with the gram will go from 9:00 am to Latah County Parks and Recre4:00 pm, and parents will drop ation, and the Friends of Phillips off and pick up participants at Farm, Inc., is offering a Pioneer the park each day.

Day Camp for kids going into Nicole Campbell previously 3rd through 6th grade. Particiserved as educational program pants will embark on an excitcoordinator for Henry Coe State ing journey through the natural Park in California, taught at a world, learning outdoor skills “living history” program, and and self-sufficiency at the Philhas had several years of expelips Farm County Park. rience teaching at an outdoor Throughout the week, camp- school and designing hands-on ers will hike trails, explore the lessons for youth. local pond, solve real problems, For questions regarding the and engage in hands-on activicamp, please contact her at: nities that allow them to explore cole.campbell.berkeley@gmail.

* GAMES * GREAT FOOD * LIVE MUSIC * SHOW AND SHINE * LAWNMOWER RACES * KEG WARS * STREET DANCE * FAMILY DANCE *

By Kathy Dawes, Secretary, Friends of Phillips Farm, Inc.

Each gun is loaded in a specific way. First thing in is loose gun powder. Two types of powder are often used, the primer being a more fine powder and the powder for the propellant more coarse.

Next thing in the barrel is wadding, usually made from felt or cloth, and after that comes the ball followed by more wadding. As the contestants shoot their guns gray puffs of gun powder smoke are emitted into the air and the ball is sent into the woods.

Along with the muzzleloader contests there is also a Tomahawk and knife throwing contest and a contest for the best apple pie recipe.

As the campers line up for the pie contest, Vern explains “This is the first year we’ve had more canvas than tin teepees!” He points to a few RVs and then gestures toward the tent village that will be set up for the rest of the weekend. The village includes Red Hawk Trading Post, run by Tony Roberts (also known as Breezy) from Colfax, another trading store filled with 1800s garb, and a little over half a dozen other personal canvas tents that house brave participants for this rainy weekend of historic events.

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Support Potlatch Volleyball!!

Date: Saturday, July 19, 2014 Location: Scenic 6 Park, Potlatch, ID Teams: 6 players in mud!

Registration: $60/Team We will split into divisions if we have enough teams Questions & More Information Call: 208-651-9825 or e-mail srauch@cpcinternet.com

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Team Name:________________________________________________________ Team Captain:______________________ Phone: __________________________ Age Range of Team:____________ Payment Included: Y/N_____ Optional T-Shirts for Team ($10/each) Sizes:______________________________________ Send this completed form & payment to: Sharon Rauch 1425 Crane Creek Road, Potlatch, ID 83855

Support Potlatch Volleyball!!

Date: Saturday, July 19, 2014 Location: Scenic 6 Park, Potlatch, ID Teams: 4 players in mud!

Registration: $20/Team Tug-a-War will begin immediately after the volleyball tournament ends.

Questions & More Information Call: 208-651-9825 or e-mail srauch@cpcinternet.com

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Team Name:________________________________________________________ Team Captain:______________________ Phone: __________________________ Age Range of Team:____________ Payment Included: Y/N_____ Send this completed form & payment to: Sharon Rauch 1425 Crane Creek Road, Potlatch, ID 83855

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Happy 35th Anniversary, Jack & Patty Gilbert!

Palouse Ice Cream Social Palouse City Park, 12-5 pm

Pioneer Day Camp (Session 1) @ Philips

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Library Activities

- Bovill, 11:45 am: ID Fish & Game - Deary, 10:30 am: Animals that Spark a Reaction, ID Fish & Game - Genesee, 1 pm: Native Drums with Nez Perce National Historical Park - Juliaetta, 10:30 am: Crafts & Fun with Hill & Valley Garden Club - Troy, 10:30 am: Stories to Spark Your Imagination

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- Potlatch, 10:30 am: Native Drums with Nez Perce National Historical Park

CUSTOMIZED BEEF&PORK TROY OLD TIMERS’ DAY

Viola Community Center Fundraiser Breakfast 1152 Chaney Rd, 7-11 am Speeder Weekend @ WI&M Train Depot Potlatch, Rides begin 8 am White Springs Ranch Ice Cream Social Genesee, 1-4 pm

Library Activities

- Bovill, 11:45 am: Latah Sanitation - Deary, 10:30 am: Oil Spill Science with Latah Sanitation - Genesee, 6 pm: Edible Landscapes with Howard Jones - Juliaetta, 10:30 am: Batsy Stories to Spark a Reaction - Potlatch, 3 pm: Blood Detectives by Hannah Knecht, Med. Lab. Scientist - Troy, 10:30 am: ID Fish & Game

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National Caviar Day

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Flitch Day

BOVILL DAYS

Kendrick Summer Evening in the Park Swim, Music & BBQ, begins 6 pm Proceeds for Grange Bldg Resotration

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- Bovill, 12:30 am: Native Drums - Deary, 10:30 am: Natural World in Science and Song - Genesee, 1 pm: Showtime Animals with ID Fish & Game - Juliaetta, 10:30 am: Experiments and Fun with Moscow Recycling - Troy, 10:30 am: Nez Perce National Historical Park

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- Potlatch, 10:30 am: Stories to Spark Your Imagination with Puppeteer “Batsy” Betsy

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5th Annual Horse ‘N Around Poker Ride White Pine Flats (Between Deary and Troy, off Troy Hwy), 10 am - 5 pm Palouse Music Festival 11 am - 8 pm

World Lumberjack Championships

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Library Activities

- Bovill, 10 am: Party & Prizes - Deary, 10:30 am: Batsy Betsy’s Stories to Spark a Reaction & Prize Drawings - Troy, 10:30 am: Final Party & Prizes Raffle

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All-American Food and All-American Cars Judy & Tim keep it Old School at

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Story & Photos by Barry Johnson There are some restaurants where every time you walk through the door, you simply want to smile.

The smells are wonderful, people are chatting and the folks behind the counter are always cheerful.

You see these places in movies, when they portray old-fashion soda shops where the guy behind the counter wears a bow tie, a white shirt, and always has a cheesy line or two for his customers to keep them laughing.

You also find that kind of place in Troy, when you step through the door of Judy and Tim Pickford’s Filling Station.

They seem to have found the secret to making people smile, by having fun themselves and serving up food that keeps their customers coming back for more.

Judy makes the food irresistible and the place smell wonderful. Tim keeps things flowing. He also has the nifty bow tie.

“I’m low profile. He’s high profile,” Judy told my friend Gary and I when we stopped by for lunch on a sunny Saturday afternoon.

Mugshot’s Filling Station had been on my mind for some time as the perfect place to Dine ‘n’ Dash. I usually stop by for a quick espresso drink (yes, I’m one of those) when passing through town, without taking the time to eat.

And my friend Gary has the perfect ride to bring along for the dash part – a bright red ’41 Ford coupe – so I asked him to join me.

Not that we had any intentions of leaving in a hurry, but it’s nice to know that you can if you need to.

As usual, I went through the door thinking it was a good day for a light meal, and instead ended up with the tripledecker sandwich special.

I blame Tim for my over indulgence.

“You need to have our special, the Filling Station Joe,” he tempted. “Roast beef, turkey, coleslaw, Swiss cheese and Reuben sauce on rye bread.” That’s all it took.

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What Judy and Tim have created at noting that many businesses were closing want to take business away from others. their restaurant hasn’t come easy. They their doors. “But we were committed to “We also get a lot of customers from just make it look easy, as hard-working doing this and nothing was going to stop Moscow and Pullman, coming off of the partners in both life and business who us at that point.” bike path,” he added. wanted to make a difference in their Originally conceived as a place for Judy and Tim have certainly come community. up with a winning combination: They conceived the idea for Espresso and baked goods that are “We want to give our customers Mugshot’s Filling Station in 2005, irresistible, specialty sandwiches and high-quality food. We want our seeing possibilities for a new paninis, pizza, breakfast burritos and desserts to be four-star quality, lifestyle in the dilapidated and croissants, soups and salads. You want even though we don’t charge four- more? Add some fruit smoothies and abandoned Standard Oil gas station, star prices.” built in 1927, sitting in the middle Ferdinand’s ice cream to your choices of Troy’s Main Street. as well.

The name, they said, is a bit of “We want to give our customers a play on words. The location makes the espresso and desserts, Tim said people high quality food,” Judy said. “We want Filling Station an obvious choice. from town convinced them to add a lunch our desserts to be four-star quality, even Not so obvious is there sincere goal to menu. That meant a lot more work in though we don’t charge four-star prices.” help nourish people by filling the body, getting the place ready, with more sinks, At that point in the conversation, spirit and soul alike. People and the stoves, refrigeration, wiring and plumbing my mind turned to the triple chocolate community are at the heart of everything to meet all the codes for a full-service mousse I had been eyeing in the dessert they do. kitchen. counter. I don’t think I heard much after It took them three years of sweat “People here said if you give us a place that. and toil before they could open for to eat lunch, we will support you. And I would have to get the mousse to go, business, doing most of the work they have done just that. The people of though, after finishing the triple-decker themselves, thanks to Tim’s background Troy have adopted this place as their sandwich without leaving so much as a in construction. own,” Judy said. crumb.

Then, just as it was nearing completion, Tim noted they were careful to craft Needless to say, there would be no the economic downturn of 2008 hit the a menu that didn’t serve the same food dashing away from this meal. When all small towns in the county particularly as other businesses in town. They didn’t was said and done, Gary and I ambled hard. slowly out to our respective hot rods and “People said we were crazy for trying eased into Main Street as law-abiding to open during the downturn,” Tim said, citizens.

I would have liked seeing what Gary’s old Ford coupe would do in a pinch, though. Maybe next month.

Mugshot’s Filling Station team on the day of our dash (from left) Lisa, Sarah, Tim and Judy.

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Fiddle Show returns to Potlatch Aug. 2 The annual Scenic 6 Fiddle Show is set for Saturday, August 2, at 6:00 p.m. at Potlatch High School. The show includes regional fiddlers and folk musicians, featuring mostly traditional acoustic string instruments.

Potlatch Junior Jammers will open the show.

The youth group includes fiddle, mandolin and guitar players age 8-18 led by Mabel Vogt of Potlatch.

Mabel is an Idaho and Northwest Regional champion fiddler and teacher who has directed the Jammers for 30 years.

All oldtime musicians are encouraged to sign up at 5 p.m.; each participant may perform two tunes. Backup musicians may play with more than one soloist.

Steffen (left) and Will Riley, sons of Refreshments will be Michael and Diane Riley, prepare for the Scenic 6 Fiddle Show Aug. 2 available from 5 pm through in Potlatch. Both have been playing intermission. The Potlatch music since age 5. Steffen plays the Presbyterian Lutheran mandolin and Will plays violin, fiddle Community Youth Group raises funds for their and tenor saxophone. The two are students of Potlatch resident Mabel activities through their food Vogt, who has been teaching music and beverage sales.

The fiddle provided to area residents for 30 years and directs the Potlatch Junior Jammers. entertainment for the Mabel recently placed second in her earliest pioneers in America. The tunes came category at the National Oldtime with immigrants and often Fiddlers Contest in Weiser, Idaho.

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developed into regional styles. “This show features music that is part of a living folk tradition,� Mabel said. “It’s an opportunity to hear the oldtime style of music that isn’t often heard in the commercial media.�

Most participants play by ear. The tunes have been passed down aurally from one person to the next. The music was traditionally played for dancing, which can be heard in the emphasis on strong rhythm.

Master of Ceremonies for the evening is Anna Vowels, Newman Lake, Washington, a fiddler raised in Potlatch.

Seating is chair, bleacher or personal lawn chair. Camping space for RV or tent at Scenic 6 Park is available by contacting Potlatch City Hall.

Potlatch Arts Council produces the show with the support of area sponsors and volunteers.

A donation of $5 for adults is requested at the door.

Children under 18 are free.

For more information contact Mabel Vogt(208) 875-0947 or Ida Courier 875-0853.

Rendezvous in the Park Music Festival, July 17-20

By Scott V. Fedale, Rendezvous Board of Directors It’s July in Moscow and that means it’s time for the 32nd annual “Rendezvous in the Park Music and Arts festival,� July 17-20, in East City Park.

The headliners include platinum-selling, alternative rock band Dishwalla, blues vocalist, songwriter and guitar goddess Carolyn Wonderland and a new look for our Sunday classical concert, featuring the Washington/Idaho Symphony.

In addition, the annual “Rendezvous for Kids� arts festival will take place July 17&18. It’s designed for children ages 3-12 and places emphasis on offering opportunities to work with art concepts from around the world and with a variety of art mediums. This year’s art projects will include: collage design, banjo-making, tile decoration, tie-dye, paper-making, fabric art, face-painting and so much more!

Each evening’s concerts begin at 5:30 and the event will feature a selection of wine, beer and food. You can get more information about the artists and order tickets on line at www.rendezvousinthepark.com Tickets are also available at the gate and buttons good for admission to all concerts are on sale at Bookpeople.

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The Toy Box

When our own viewpoints get in the way of either truth or what is right, it creates Not long ago I felt that I division and hard feelings needed a new shed to keep in those who disagree with all my power equipment out us and truth and what is of the weather. After all, who right becomes of secondary wants to crawl into the seat importance. of a tractor only to find that We see this all too often in it is still wet from the rain the law, in politics and even or snow? So I built my new in family implement shed. relationships.

My wife agreed We also face with me but as this issue in soon as it was everyday living. finished she The man down dubbed it the the street can’t toy box. So, is be trusted it an implement by John Smalldridge because he shed or a toy goes to a box? different church or voted Now that depends on your differently that we did. How point of view. If you view we feel about reinstating these items as tools it is an the wild wolf into our area implement shed but if you depends on whether we see view them as toys it’s a toy him as a cuddly dog type that box. Since I don’t take any of has been misjudged or a critter the equipment in my shed off that eats our chickens and the place and only use them sheep. On some occasions, for work I don’t see them as toys. But my wife still persists people have even been judged by the brand of vehicle they in calling my new shed a toy drive and how new or old it box. Now don’t any of you is. Or what about the color attorneys out there start of his skin or where he hailed calling us, we’re not arguing from, should that make any and our marriage isn’t in trouble. It’s all just teasing and difference as to his worth?

Well enough about that.

I still love my wife even if she Back to my equipment shed. keeps calling my equipment Do I really need all those shed a “toy box”. After all it’s gadgets? Are they tools or just a matter of perspective. toys? Do I have them because Just think how many they make me feel good about potential problems could myself? So maybe my wife is be solved if we could just right. Instead of an implement understand that there are shed, I have a “toy box”. other perspectives out there and that they might be just John Smalldridge lives on a hill as viable as ours. Neighbors southeast of Princeton with his wife look at the same fence of over 50 years. The author of eight from different directions. novels, John believes that every writer has an obligation to say something Lawmakers and law abiding worthwhile while he entertains. Over citizens often look at the the last 10 years of writing in his law from two different column “The Rural Thinker” he has perspectives. Some times endeavored to do this. He invites these different perspectives readers to put on their thinking cap cause a very good thing to with each article, whether or not they agree with what he says. become a point of contention.

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Artists celebrate 40 years of work with show at LCSC

To celebrate their 40th Anniversary, the Palouse Water Color Socius managed to land one of the best galleries in the region to show off their work.

Kelsey Grafton, the acting exhibit coordinator at the LCSC Center for Arts and History, said they seldom get a show with such a vast amount of art and artists of such distinguished quality. “This is a kaleidoscope of watercolors,�

Kelsey said with enthusiasm. “There aren’t many times you can see this many artists with this many pieces in one location, all in the same medium.�

Much of the art will look quite familiar to visitors from the Palouse, since the subjects are often ones they know and love.

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The Palouse heads for the valley with 127 works of art from 21 area artists representing towns across the Palouse, including Deary, Troy, Potlatch and Viola . The show opened with a reception on June 19 and runs through July 26 at the Lewis-Clark State College Center for Arts and History on Lewiston’s Main Street. The gallery is open Tues. to Sat., 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

ranging from landscapes and barns, to portraits and nudes. “There is definitely something here for everybody,� Kelsey said.

On hand at the opening reception was artist Linda Wallace, who was one of the seven founding members of the group, which now boasts over 30 members, with 21 talented artists displaying in the show. “We were in a living room deciding what to call the group, and one of our members was adamant about calling it a Socius.�

Socius, a word you might find elusive in your desktop dictionary, originates from archaic Latin, according to Linda.

Formed in 1974, the artists at the time were all students of Alfred Dunn at the University of Idaho. They wanted to start

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the group in part to honor his work and influence.

In addition to the show in Lewiston, which is a first for the Socius, many members maintain ongoing exhibits at several venues on the Palouse and in the Lewis-Clark valley. They also participate in annual shows around the area, such as Moscow’s recent ArtWalk and at the Dahmen Artisans’ Barn in Uniontown.

They also offer a beginners’ workshop each fall, for a nominal fee.

For those that are interested in joining the group, their meetings are held monthly in Moscow and visitors are welcome.

More information can be found on their website at palousewatercolorsocius.com or by e-mailing pwsartists@gmail.com.

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Sheriff’s Posse mounts up for annual poker ride July 26

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The poker ride will occur at White Pine Flats, off the Troy highway, between Troy and Deary.

Participants will be encouraged to enjoy lunch for purchase following the ride for just $4 or $5 for a hot dog or hamburger, chips and a drink.

Horse ‘N Around is the organization’s annual fundraiser for their ongoing operations. Proceeds will benefit training and equipment for the all-volunteer posse that aids in search and rescue missions and equine safety education.

Participation in the ride is only $10 and all ages are encouraged to mount up. There will be five stops along the route to collect 5 cards that will complete a hand. More than one hand may be purchased for an additional donation.

There will be cash prizes for high and low hands, and gift prizes donated by local businesses for youth high and low hands.

More information is available online at www. latahcountymountedposse.org, or by contacting the Latah County Sheriff’s Mounted Posse.

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Troy residents team up to help 15 year old Chase Thompson win his fight against leukemia with the...

Race for Chase

Story and Photos by Barry Johnson

she said.

Chase has been in Folks around Troy don’t really like to get that fight every day into fights, but when a fight is forced on since then, with a lot one of them, they stick together. of rounds still ahead Chase Thompson, 15, is learning this of him. about his friends and neighbors the hard While he knew he way. had the support of Diagnosed with leukemia in March, friends and family, Chase Thompson, left, crosses the finish line of a 5k run on this sophomore at Troy High has been it wasn’t until he June 21 with his twin brother Heath, right. The event was orspending most of his time at Spokane’s returned to Troy ganized by friends and neighbors in Troy to help with his battle Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital, fighting on June 20 for the against cancer. The run, along with a breakfast and car wash, raised over $4,000 to help with expenses while he undergoes this cancer with chemotherapy. first time since his treatment at Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital in Spokane.

“He’s a tough kid,” said his mother, treatments began Brenda Marsh. in Spokane that he Heather’s son Jonah is one of Chase’s best Brenda explained how Chase had been could see the support first hand. friends. getting tired and having headaches to the The people of Troy wanted to make it “Here in Troy, we do things Trojan style. point where he couldn’t finish basketball clear to Chase that they are in his corner, We pull together,” Heather said. “There are games. and plan to help him and his family with not too many kids that have Chase’s spirit.”

As a low key, but determined and this fight every step of the way.

Over 75 participants of every age competitive On his turned out for the 5k run, with many more “Here in Troy, we do things Trojan first day athlete, it stopping by for the breakfast and car wash wasn’t like back, that style. We pull together.”

Chase to Heather Bailey, co-organizer of fundraiser show of tire easily. support They knew would come something was wrong. “We thought he by taking a lot of steps with him, holding a might have a concussion.”

5k run on his behalf.

And when they found leukemia, Brenda The run, which they called “The Race for said there wasn’t time to think about what Chase,” included breakfast and a car wash to do next. to help raise money for his treatment.

“You either fight or run, and we fight,” For Chase, with his twin brother Heath by his side, it was perhaps a little overwhelming, Brenda said.

“It is an eye opener for him to see people love him that much,” she explained.

But for the Troy folks organizing the event, that caring spirit seems to come naturally.

“Chase is everybody’s kid,” said Heather Bailey, who helped organize the day’s activities, along with Kate Barnes and Lori Smith, all of Troy.

July 2014 throughout the day and over 20 volunteers helping out.

Chase designed the t-shirts himself and walked a portion of the course with his brother by his side.

With help from organizations like the Troy Lions Club, who provided $250 for the breakfast and served up the meal, as well as businesses like Great Scott Design who donated t-shirt printing, along with Safeway and McDonald’s who helped donate food items, the day brought in more than $4,000.

Overall, the town has raised over $11,000 to help out with the many expenses that come with cancer treatment.

Some of the money has been raised through GoFundMe.com/RaceForChase.

Those who would still like to donate can

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There is also a Facebook site, “Grace for Chase,” with regular updates on how Chase is doing.

In a recent post, Brenda said Chase has had some ups and downs since being home.

“The big up was the Race for Chase event,” she wrote. “It was so wonderful and inspiring and awesome, and we are so appreciative of all the love and support we’ve been shown. Not only on Saturday, but over the last 3 ½ months.

“A huge thank you goes out to Heather Bailey, Kate Barnes and Lori Smith for starting all the planning for this way back in March when Chase was first diagnosed.”

But the side effects of chemotherapy continue to cause much pain and stress for Chase, she writes.

His fight continues.

For his family, friends and neighbors, the support continues as well. As Heather said, in Troy they do things Trojan style. They pull together.

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Controlled hunt results under review by Fish & Game From Idaho Fish & Game press releases (as of June 30) Results for Idaho’s 2014 controlled hunts for deer, elk and pronghorn are now posted on the Idaho Fish at Game website.

Hunters can check results at http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/CH Check your hunting license for your license number, have it ready, and follow the steps. High interest in these results is causing some delays on the Fish and Game website. We appreciate your patience.

A new law that goes into effect July 1 allowing 10 and 11 year olds to hunt big game caused some confusion during this application period and resulted in more than 1,000 controlled hunt applications that included 10 and 11 year olds, mainly in group applications.

Even though the law doesn’t take effect for a few more days, and the drawing occurred before then, Idaho Fish and Game decided initially to allow the applications to remain in the drawing for administrative and customer services reasons.

However, Fish and Game received numerous phone calls and e-mails from hunters all over the state who feel that a different solution is necessary. In response, Fish and Game Director Virgil Moore has decided to give this a second look and will make an announcement early next week and determine whether there is a more suitable way to rectify this decision. The discussion will continue during the next several days until a final plan of action is reached.

A new law that took effect July 1, allows these young hunters to hunt big game, if they are 10 years old by the time they go hunting. Because the first drawing occurred before July 1, these young hunters were ineligible to apply.

However, it appears many parents were not aware of this because more than 1,000 ineligible youngsters were entered into the drawing, mainly as part of group applications.

Fish and Game apologizes to all hunters for the confusion, and appreciates the input we have received in recent days.

Fish & Game guides osprey tour on Coeur d’Alene Lake July 12 The osprey is a fish-eating hawk common to northern Idaho. At least 100 pairs nest annually in the Coeur d’Alene Lake region including the lower reaches of the St. Joe and Coeur d’Alene Rivers.

Adult osprey along with the young-of-the-year birds begin their annual migration in mid-September, traveling all the way to Baja California, Central America, and many all the way to South America. The adults return in late winter/ early spring to the area where they originally hatched.

The University of Idaho and the Idaho Fish and Game Department have been studying and banding ospreys at Coeur d’Alene Lake for over 25 years.

The work is done to determine survival and mortality rates and to further define the migration patterns and wintering areas of the population.

To conduct this research, young-of-the-year, pre-flight osprey are briefly taken from nests just before fledging. A

band with a unique number is gently applied to one leg, and the 6-7 week old birds are safely placed back in the nests.

The banding process goes very quickly. After the leg bands are applied and the biologists move away, the adults immediately return to the nests to find their young safe and secure…but sporting new leg bands. None of us know if having a leg band is a status symbol or an embarrassment in the osprey world, but the bands allow for the gathering of some remarkable information to help biologists learn about the species and to protect osprey populations.

Would you like to learn more about this bird, common to our area in the summer?

How about coming along and watching osprey research? An Osprey Boat Cruise has been scheduled for Saturday, July 12.

The trip will run from 9 -11a.m., boarding begins at 8:30 a.m. The cruise will be leaving from the west end of

the Coeur d’Alene Resort boardwalk.

Parking is available at the new covered parking under Front Street, on nearby streets, and in the pay lot at the North Idaho Museum.

The cost of the trip is $15 for adults, $35 maximum per family. Children under 12 are free when with a paying adult. Space is very limited and reservations are required.

Reservations can be made by calling the Coeur d’Alene Chamber of Commerce at 664-3194 or online at cdachamber.com.

Wildlife Biologists will be in a small boat that will travel alongside a Lake Coeur d’Alene Charter Cruise boat. Well known Wildlife Biologist and renowned osprey researcher Dr. Wayne Melquist will take young of the year birds from osprey nests and band them, while the passengers on the cruise boat watch and take photos.

Speakers on the cruise boat will include wildlife biologists

and avian experts, including Beth Paragamian representing Idaho Fish and Game. They will be on board the cruise boat to provide fascinating biological information on ospreys and other wildlife species.

A limited number of binoculars will be available for loan, however, bringing your own along with a camera, sun hat and sun screen is advised. Speakers have also been invited from the Coeur d’Alene Tribe, the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality’s CdA Lake Management Team, and a Cougar Bay Osprey Preservation group.

The annual event is sponsored by the Natural Resources Committee of the Coeur d’Alene Chamber of Commerce. Cooperators include The Nature Conservancy, the Idaho Fish and Game Department, the Idaho Fish and Wildlife Foundation, the University of Idaho, the Audubon Society and the Coeur d’Alene Resort.

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Potlatch trainers use horses to bring out the best in kids Davalee and Marcia at MM Training and Consulting want to challenge, encourage and educate others to rise to another level of connection with their riding, training and personal growth. For them, the horse is a metaphor for life.

Story and photos by Barry Johnson

Horses are the perfect partner for teaching children. A horse is what it is, it never lies, and it gives lots of feedback.

That’s the philosophy Davalee Minden of MM Training and Consulting shared during their recent play day at their stables and arena north of Potlatch.

Davalee partners with Marcia Moore Harrison, both of whom are trainers and coaches that enjoy working with kids.

“This has always been a part of who I am,” Davalee said. “And I wanted to use that experience in the most positive way.”

Riding since the age of six, she says horses were always her personal mentors.

She believes that same experience can be passed on to children of any age.

“Horses help kids think critically and

discover things. They have lots of questions about the horses. We help them find ways to answer those questions themselves.”

Marcia has also spent her entire life with horses and started training professionally when she was just 13 years old.

“Around the horses, kids have to be safe and they have to listen,” she said. “This is particularly good for some of the rowdy kids.”

She notes that around the horses, they have never had a discipline problem with any children.

Marcia and Davalee run several programs out of the stables, including private clinics and camps, training and lessons.

Their youth program is particularly popular.

The Jessi Club, established in honor of Marcia’s lesson horse that has helped many children begin riding, is for youth ages three to 10.

The Barn Rats program is for older kids, ages 11 to 18, and uses the relationship with horses to develop strong, Godly principles that increase youths’ emotional and relational intelligence.

On this day, the two were leading one

of their periodic youth camps for younger kids, with 29 children participating.

“It is never-ending learning and growing for them,” Marcia said.

For more information on the work Marcia and Davalee do at MM Training and Consulting, go to www.mm-horsetraining. com or call (208) 875-1309.

Cayuse Kids Saddle Club in Princeton had a busy June with team sorting, horse show, clinics, barrel racing, and O-Mok-See. The club hosted Idaho State O-Mok-See June 28-29. O-Mok-See is a Native American phrase meaning “games on horseback.” Cayuse Kids formed in the 1950s and has been going strong ever since, thanks to many businesses and families that help keep the organization running. The club’s next event is a saddle ride, scheduled for Aug. 23. For more information, e-mail info@cayusekids.com or call 208-596-1103.

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snapshots Sadie Marshall of Potlatch shared photos of the family barn near Potlatch, purchased by her great-grandpa George Comstock in the 1920’s and worked in by five generations since then, and of Waylan Marshall sliding safely into home during Potlatch t-ball.

Artist Karen Rohn of BlackBird at the Depot shared some of her images of early summer.

Grey skies, round bales, golden fields and crop dusters caught The Eagle’s eyes in June during our travels through the Palouse.

Participants in the Latah County Historical Society’s “Canyons & Bunchgrass” tour June 28 of south Latah County took in sites such as the Lone Star School House (far left), Cordelia Church (left), and historic White Springs Ranch (right). The trip had over 40 participants and focused on the areas of Genesee, Juliaetta, Kendrick, Troy, Blaine, Cordelia, Lenville and Aspendale.

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Publisher’s Note, continued from pg. 3

Jack & Patty Gilbert, Potlatch, celebrate 35 years

households. It’s not the cheapest way to deliver, but we don’t want people to have to go looking for it.

And we want to get it to you more often. With a little luck and a bit of work, we think we can get it out every two weeks instead.

To all of you who went our of your way to drop Once again, if you have any ideas you want to share, feel free to contact me anytime at editor@ thelataheagle.com, or ring me up at my personal number (208) 310-2769.

Jack and Patty Gilbert are celebrating their 35th anniversary this month.

Patricia (Headrick) married John Gilbert on July 14, 1979 at the Grace Baptist Church, then located at 223 East Sixth St. in Moscow. The couple lived and raised their three daughters in Moscow until they bought a home in Potlatch in 1992.

Their daughters all graduated from Potlatch High School: Stephanie Gilbert in 1999, Carol Gilbert in 2003 and Kellie Atkinson in 2008.

Patty Gilbert has worked in several positions around Potlatch and volunteered for several organizations there. Jack Gilbert has worked at Washington State University since the 1990s.

A card shower, with no gifts requested, is being held in their honor. Cards can be sent to Jack and Patty Gilbert, 211 Sycamore Ct., Potlatch, ID 83855.

The Latah Eagle Volume 1, Issue 2 Editor & Publisher: Barry A. Johnson editor@thelataheagle.com Advertising Agent: Rachel Schiell advertise@thelataheagle.com Contributors: Jade Cretser-Evans Tim Johnston John Smalldridge On the Cover: Race for Chase, Troy The Latah Eagle P.O. Box 497 Potlatch, ID 83855 (208) 310-2769

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inspiration The Genesee Valley Lutheran Church was built in 1911 and dedicated in 1912. It replaced a school-house type church that was then used as the parish hall and moved just south of the present church.

Some interesting facts about the present day church are that the pastor was asked to solicit funds to build the it. He wrote to Sears Roebuck and Company, since his parishioners were all good customers. Sears responded with a $25 donation.

The merchants of Genesee also donated generously and many people donated time and materials in building the church. Mr. Gullsek Grove built this church with the help of volunteer labor.

He also made the altar and pulpit in his home in Lewiston and it was hauled by horse and wagon up the Lewiston grade.

Material and labor for these were $170.

Troy Lumber Company at Troy made the altar ring and pews. Cost of materials was $188. There were 19 pews.

The total cost of building the church and ďŹ xtures, including the bell, totaled $3346.22.

In June 1917, three Lutheran bodies merged on a national level and this brought about the merger of the two Lutheran congregations in the valley. The merged congregation adopted the name of “Genesee Valley Lutheran Church.�

Genesee Valley Lutheran Church From Genesee, travel approximately 4 miles north on Old Hwy 95

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