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The Latah Eagle Our Latah neighbor Dave Benson, 78, of Onaway, enjoys an ice cream sundae during the Latah County Historical Society’s Ice Cream Social on July 27. Mr. Benson was among several volunteers with displays of our area heritage. After finishing his sundae, he explained how basic hand tools were used to carve out an existence from what nature provides.

“The Latah County Historical Society Events Committee and Board of Trustees thanks everyone who attended this year’s Ice Cream Social at the historic McConnell Mansion in Moscow. We were delighted to share a variety of learning opportunities with families, and delicious ice cream sundaes were enjoyed by children and adults alike. We couldn’t have hosted such a successful event without the help of countless volunteers, and we are especially grateful for a generous grant from the Latah County Community Foundation which supported this year’s social.”

- Dulce L. Kersting, Executive Director, LCHS

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Juliaetta-Kendrick Historic Society keeps small-town heritage alive, pg. 4 The preservation accomplishments of this group set the standard for communities across the Palouse.

Deary Friendship Day & Elk River Days make August a month of fun, pp. 8 & 22 Community celebrations are at the heart of our small town traditions, with parades, games and more!

Phillips Farm hosted a program for kids to learn outdoor skills in July, pg. 13 This outdoor adventure was designed to give youth a better understanding of both nature and pioneer history.

Community Calendar, pg. 16 Know what’s coming in the month ahead. Football season is just around the corner!

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Palouse Watercolor Socius celebrates 40 years of art, pg. 20 This group of local artists has been sharing art with communities across region for four decades.

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good neighbors Helping Hands - Barry Johnson, Owner & Editor, The Latah Eagle As this experiment in publishing continues, I find the greatest reward to be the people I meet each day and the notes of support I receive.

In this issue, there are contributions from many different people across our towns. Photos, stories, and commentaries. It makes me happy to have a publication that people want to be a part of. Frankly, that’s still the only way it will work, since this paper will never have the staff to do everything we should be doing.

Of course, it is the stories I don’t get to that bother me the most. If somebody has something to say or show, or when our communities are having events, I want to be there to support them. Unfortunately, that’s not always possible and, admittedly, I sometimes simply forget.

Overall, starting this paper has been quite a change for me. I would say it is a change for the better. It forces me to get out and see what’s happening in our communities. It makes me pay attention to notices in our post offices and in store windows. It keeps me looking for the good things happening around us.

When I get tired, all I have to do is look through the pages to see the work of people like Sharon Harris in Kendrick, or aspiring Eagle Scout Daniel Curtis in Potlatch, or all the teens stepping up to do what’s right in the Latah County Youth Advocacy Council. All of these people and more deserve to have their voices heard. It seems the voices in our small towns have been stifled for too long, simply because the economics of running a small-town newspaper don’t work.

I won’t let a thing like economic reality get me down.

And the businesses supporting this paper, both big and small, renew my faith that no matter what business one may be in, there is always room to help those who are helping others. That’s community and responsibility.

These are good things. I have seen enough ugliness and hate in the world. A soldier’s life is not for the faint of heart, particularly given our nation’s course of events over the past decade. I came home to see something more and everyday that’s exactly what I get: Another great story of somebody doing good that renews my faith in people.

That’s what keeps me going with this paper.

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.

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Juliaetta-Kendrick Heritage Foundation preserves community’s identity, traditions

On the hot summer morning of Aug. 4, 1904, Kendrick was ablaze from a fire that began in the sawdust floor of the Palace Hotel Saloon.

Story by Barry Johnson, Photos courtesy of the J-K Heritage Foundation

As told in the wonderfully detailed Kendrick Idaho Historical Tour book – one Find more about J-K Heritage Foundation and its projects at www.jkhf.info of many historical contributions of the or e-mail jkheritagefoundation@jkhf.info Juliaetta-Kendrick Heritage Foundation – bucket brigades and wet blankets were (Sharon was featured in a story by the level, to the grand Masonic Hall on the no match for a strong summer breeze that Daily News in their July 26 & 27 issue, second floor where dances were once held fanned the flames in Kendrick 110 years which is well worth reading.) and a museum is now in the works, and a ago this month.

“We have about 90 small kitchen hideaway on the top floor.

The town was members in our foun“Today, we rent out the hall for private essentially doomed, dation,” Sharon said, functions for community and family events and within a few short crediting much of the to help raise money,” she explained. hours 43 businesses group’s success to genThe J-K Heritage Foundation shares and 19 homes were erous donations, along use of the hall with the Kendrick Grange, completely destroyed. with grants, memberwhich took over the building in 1980 when The Kendrick we The Fraternal Temple’s main room has ship and book sales. the Masonic Lodge was disbanded, along see today is a monubeen restored to host community and Sharon has already with the Hill & Valley Garden Club. ment to the persever- family events. produced four books of In addition to forming a museum on ance and determinadetailed history on the the second floor, Sharon said they plan to tion of the community put in a family center with computers, and in 1904 and the generations that followed. area for the foundation, a personal contriopen it for use by local groups such as the The town passed new ordinances to en- bution that shows Kendrick’s heritage of perseverance and determination remains Boy Scouts. sure buildings were built of brick (much of alive and well today.

“The building is meant it produced locally) with firewalls placed The books can be to be used for the entire between structures. And within a year, 20 found in local stores community,” she emphanew building were constructed. such as Simple Joys sized.

The town has ebbed and flowed with Antiques & Gifts, Richard Abrams, a the economic times since, but Kendrick as well as Kendrick member of the J-K Herbrick and mortar remains strong and Fundraisers continue, such as July’s Hardware and the itage Foundation, said the town’s charm has never again been Summer Evening in the Park barbecue Red Cross Pharmacy. there is still much to be lost since that fateful fire on a hot August and music.

“Every contribudone. morning. tion helps,” she said.

“The work seems endSharon Harris, president and a founding less, but we are making real progress,” he member of the Juliaetta-Kendrick Heritage “For example, the Moscow Rotary Club gave us $200 from their sale of kettle corn said.

Foundation, recently showed off what is at the Locust Blossom Festival.”

The foundation began in 2009 in reperhaps the group’s greatest achievement During a tour of the building, Sharon sponse to city plans for tearing down the to date: Restoration of the town’s Fraternal pointed out the many features of the buildtown’s 100-year-old historic train depot.

Temple, one of the buildings built on the ing, from the polished floors on the ground Although the group’s efforts failed to previous business district’s ashes.

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save that structure, their spirit remained strong and they struck out in other directions to preserve Kendrick’s and Juliaetta’s cultural heritage. “We’ve been working slowly but surely to get the funds we need for the Masonic Hall,� Richard said. “We still have six or seven more years of work to do.�

Currently, much of the fundraising effort

is going toward brick repair as a final phase of reinforcing the building structurally. Many rooftop bricks are crumbling along the edging and chimney bricks still need replaced, Sharon explained during her guided tour of the building.

The foundation is promoting a BuyA-Brick fundraiser to come up with the $25,000 needed for these repairs, and

continues to conduct fundraisers such as hosting a recent Summer Evening in the Park barbecue.

Sharon encouraged anybody wanting more information about the J-K Heritage Foundation and their many projects to look at their web site, www.jkf.info, or to e-mail them at jkheritagefoundation@jkhf. info.

Troy celebrates volunteers, brings neighbors together Contributed by Lori Smith of Troy

As usual, Troy Days started o the night before with volunteers setting up all the dierent activities and this year was no dierent, quite fitting since the Old Timers Day theme was “Thank a Volunteer.â€?

In the morning, before the sun came up, more volunteers were back in the park, preparing for the 5K -run sponsored by the Boy Scouts, the Pancake Feed, and the volleyball tournament Tera Stoner puts on, while a dedicated group sets up 3-on-3 basketball on the tennis courts.

Downtown, volunteers set up the parade and the Troy Historical Society spends all week setting up an amazing display of Troy history in the cool bus garage. Everybody hustled to find a place in the shade for the parade which included Betty Lea Trout and Louise Soderstrom as the Grand Marshalls for all of their years of volunteering in Troy.

After the Grand Marshalls, and our honored veterans, the proud Troy Fire Department and Ambulance crew had an impressive lineup of all the fire trucks, pump trucks and ambulances from the newest to the oldest.

The politicians made a good showing as did Gritman Medical Center, and Troy even has a new community band led by Emily Raasch, that sounded great!

After the parade, most ended up back in the park for some bualo burgers, live music, kids’ games, the bouncy toys, keg wars and 3-on-3 basketball.

Winners of the 3-on-3 were: Super Friends in the Open Class, Afirminchicadoo in 9-12, Chuck Norris in the 7-8th grade group and the Harlem Globetrotters in 3-4th. Sixteen teams registered and played in the hot sun all day, the games got over around 4 p.m. Many went to the lake for a swim and then returned to enjoy music, free food and more hoops! ( 0DLQ .HQGULFN ,'

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Eagle Scout project brings swinging benches, fire pit to Potlatch park

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Deputies buckle down on aggressive driving, seatbelt use The Latah County Sheriff’s Office will be conducting extra patrols from August 1 through August 18 for the Idaho Department of Transportation aggressive driving and seatbelt mobilization.

Aggressive drivers generally speed, drive too fast for conditions, fail to yield, follow too close (tailgate), disregard signals, and run stop signs. Seat belts are the most effective safety feature ever introduced for vehicles, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. When used correctly, seat belts reduce the likelihood for fatal and serious injury crashes by half.

The Latah County Sheriff’s Office is participating in the mobilization in an effort to help the Idaho Department of Transportation’s goal of zero deaths on Idaho highways.

Genesee vets park proposed as sewage dumping area for RVs

Genesee’s Memorial Park was proposed by the City of Genesee as the location for an RV sewage pumping staAspiring Eagle Scout Daniel Curtis, 17, tion, causing an outcry from local veterans in July who of Potlatch gave the town something to be hadn’t been informed of the proposal. proud of by leading construction of swing As a result, the Genesee City Council delayed making a benches and a fire pit at Scenic 6 park. final decision and said it would study options further.

“This was something the mayor Mike Frank, a Genesee resident and member of American Legion Post No. 58, told suggested to our Scout leader, Jim McMillan, the Moscow-Pullman Daily News that, “It would be a slap in the face to every veteran and I liked the idea,” Daniel said. He and their families.” completed the project for Potlatch Days.

The location was reportedly proposed by the Idaho Parks and Recreation DepartThe son of Irene Curtis of Potlatch, he is ment, which awarded grants to the city of more than $230,000 for a campgrounds and entering his senior year at Potlatch High recreation area.

School.

“This is something I can pass by every Bovill’s Elk Saloon back in business day and see,” Daniel said. “I can point to it and say, ‘I did that.’”

The Elk Saloon in Bovill is getting a facelift and will be reopening soon, bringing a bit He explained that the town’s Recreation of commerce back to the town.

Department donated $1,000 toward the Brad Dammerman of Bovill and Don Martin of Lewiston are partnering on the projproject and the city had left over concrete ect and have spent more than a month giving the place a complete facelift, bringing available from other projects they were back to life the building’s many charms. The former tavern closed in 2009. completing in the park.

Don, who also has a home in Bovill to enjoy the “I have a lot of people to thank for area’s great outdoor recreation, said he loves the area helping with this,” Daniel said, pointing to and there was simply nothing left in town for businessthe sign he posted on the bench naming es. everybody who helped.

He and friend Brad got chatting and decided to change that.

Looking for a fun Originally a bank dating back to 1914, the pair said they want to keep the building as original as possible.

Enter Moscow Recycling’s recycled art contest at the “We are using wood from the old Potlatch building Latah County Fair. This year’s contest will feature in Lewiston for the restoration,” Brad said. He felt it 3 categories of adult, youth and group with a theme of ‘Musical was appropriate to bring back wood that was likely cut Instruments’. All 3 categories from the Bovill area when lumber production was in its hay day. are asked to create musical instruments with items made Eventually, they hope to remodel the upstairs as well for events, which was once the from any materials that would town’s Masonic Temple. otherwise be recycled or thrown away. Entries are due Don said the saloon will feature cold beer, liquor and bar food, with an area for live to the Fairgrounds September music.

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“There is just no place left around for musicians to come jam,” Don said. They’re For info visit our website at hoping the saloon will bring out those musical talents from throughout the area. moscowrecycling.com or call 208-882-0590.

The saloon has not yet announced its grand opening date, depending on receipt of approvals and licenses, but they believe it will be in early August.

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Latah youth take lead against alcohol, drug use Youth leaders from across the county gathered in Moscow on July 28 to work with one another before starting the school year and to gain new ideas for offering teens alternatives to alcohol and drug use.

Debi Dockins, program director for the Latah County Youth Advocacy Council (LCYAC), said the daylong retreat was an opportunity for this year’s youth ambassadors to meet like-minded teens from other towns who want to do the right things for their peers, schools and communities.

“We want to give our youth ambassadors the resources to work effectively in their schools, in a very positive way,” Debi said.

Since 2006, LCYAC has been focused on collaborating with youth, families and community organizations to reduce alcohol and drug use by kids in the county.

They do this by addressing factors that contribute to high-risk behaviors, helping communities assess local needs and establish drug prevention programs, and developing effective community coalitions.

The Youth Ambassador Program includes teens from each of the school districts. All youth ambassadors pledge to serve as positive role models for their peers, remaining drug and alcohol free.

Emily Groseclose, a 15-year-old ambassador from Juliaetta, said she became an ambassador because she wanted to help her fellow students keep away from drugs and drinking.

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hol and drug problems better, and teaches me how to help other kids understand as well,” she said.

This is Emily’s second year as an ambassador, starting the program as a freshman at Kendrick High School.

“I think there are some confidence problems with a lot of kids in school, but particularly with many girls,” she said, explaining one reason why underage drinking can become a problem.

“We need more programs for students besides sports and the school’s music program,” Emily stated. She and fellow ambassador Layne Harris, also from Kendrick High, said that the school’s elimination of an arts program to save money was one example of fewer options for students to find other outlets.

“A lot of kids think it’s not cool to be an ambassador,” Emily said. “But really it is.”

Debi said youth leaders like Emily and Layne are the foundation of the program, but LCYAC is for adults and communities as a whole.

“We need more adult support,” Debi said frankly.

Community coalitions in Potlatch, Troy, Kendrick-Juliaetta and Moscow have partnered with LCYAC. Debi said she hopes more coalitions from the remaining communities will join with them soon.

For more information on LCYAC, e-mail lcyac@latah.id.us, or call (208) 883-2268.

LCYAC Youth Ambassadors for 2014-15. From Deary: Wyatt Reeves, Kael Stelck, Brooke Swanson, Emily Winter; from Genesee: Cameron Barton, Virginia Monk, Sammy Sperber, Brittany Young, Edward Becker; from Kendrick: Layne Harris, Emily Groseclose; from Moscow: Leslie Dodson, Hailey Gomez, Erin Ingram, Luke Miller, Dakota Pfaff (not pictured); from Potlatch: Bailey Anderson, Zac Dockins, Devin Richards, Savannah LeForce; and from Troy: Eric Case, Whitney Fredrickson (not pictured). LCYAC staff are Debi Dockins, Erin McCall and Rio Harris.

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Deary salutes veterans with parade, barbecue, music and more Deary Friendship Day invites veterans from thoughout the region to join them for their Main Street parade on Aug. 2 to help raise awarePhoto courtesy of Latah County Historical Society ness of the issues facing veterans of every generation and their families.

The Deary community, about a half-hour drive from Moscow, is gearing up for its annual celebration on Saturday, Aug. 2, and plans a daylong gala in honor of veterans.

“We think it’s important to take a celebration like this and focus on the plight many of our veterans face today,” said Earl Aldrich, an organizer of the day’s activities from the Whitepine Lions Club in Deary.

“So we’re asking veterans in clubs throughout the area to come march with us in the parade at 10 a.m. and then join us for a free lunch.”

Earl said the patriotic theme will continue throughout the day, including a patriotic quilt presentation to veterans by the Country Pine Piecemakers quilting club at 2:30 p.m.

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During Deary Friendship Day on Aug. 2, the quilting group will present the Quilts of Valor they have been working on throughout the year to area veterans at 2:30 p.m. in front of the Community Center.

Jean Knierim, a member of the Piecemakers, recently presented a quilt to World War II veteran Norm Logan at the Moscow Nazarene Church on July 6.

“Norm reported to duty on Christmas Eve, 1943, having been drafted in the Navy,” Jean said in her note accompanying the picture she contributed above, showing Norm and her with the quilt.

Norm learned about the Navy band while in boot camp and auditioned for a spot by singing a difficult song and then being told to play an instrument. As a result of the audition, he earned his chair in the band where he served throughout the war, followed by duty on the battleship USS Washington.

He went on to teach in the Music Department at the University of Idaho for 40 years, Jean said.

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Deary real estate offers smalltown charm with easy commute Contributed by Darcy Anderson, Latah Realty

Deary is a rural community located about 24 miles west of Moscow at the junction of Highways 8 and 3, where farming and logging are still the primary industries of our community.

Established in 1907, Deary was created by Potlatch Lumber Company and is still home to a Potlatch Corp. office built in 2005.

Deary is also home to many that commute to work daily to Moscow and Pullman, who prefer the “small town” feel and enjoy endless recreational opportunities, but also want to enjoy the job opportunities and conveniences the bigger towns have to offer with a reasonable amount of driving time.

Because of the distance from Moscow, Deary is an attractive and more affordable housing option for those looking to purchase where buyers can get “more for their money” in terms of the size of home and acreage.

There are currently 14 active properties for sale in Deary (residential, commercial and acreage), with three that have sold so far in 2014 with an average sales price of $121,833 and days on market of 108. Last year was strong for Deary with 12 properties that sold, with an average sales price of $139,231 and 194 days on market.

Houses often stay on the market longer in Deary because of the distance from larger communities.

Deary is supported by many family-owned businesses, some that go back many generations. The Deary Mercantile, which is currently listed for sale, is located on Main Street and was previously run by the Lawrence family as a grocery and plumbing store for many years. The building is currently for sale for anyone interested in beginning their own business! Currently listed at $90,000, this Deary original is located at 407 Main Street and offers a main level, full basement, as well as an upstairs apartment area that could be rented out to provide additional income.

Deary will be having their annual community celebration “Deary Friendship Day” on Saturday, August 2. Formerly known as the “Strawberry Festival,” this one-day event is treasured by many who travel from near and far to come “home” and see all the changes our small town has encountered and the growth we have achieved.

Visitors can enjoy the parade, the “Show and Shine” event at the football field, and many more fun activities throughout the day. Come visit Deary and see what our lovely rural town is all about.

Darcy Anderson is a seventh generation Deary resident and Associate Broker/Co-Owner of Latah Realty, LLC in Moscow.

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Gritman rural clinics offering DOT physicals for commercial driving permit applicants Health care providers at all three Gritman clinics have recently become recertified in new physical exam standards for commercial drivers.

The Department of Transportation (DOT) requires all commercial truck drivers to have regular physical exams to earn or hold their commercial license. A DOT physical exam is valid for up to 24 months, although it could be a lesser period of time if the medical examiner determines it should be.

A DOT permit is needed for commercial drivers, including long-haul truckers and logging Potlatch resident Janie Nirk, a longstandand construction truck drivers. According to the American Trucking Associations, there is a ing volunteer on the Gritman Medical Censhortage of about 100,000 commercial drivers. ter board of trustees, gives an impromptu For more information on the locations and hours of the clinics, see gritman.org/sertour of the future Potlatch Clinic, scheduled for completion in November. vices-clinics-rural.html or call (208) 239-3841.

Juliaetta Library family fun night celebrates end of summer break

Summer may be almost over for some, but Summer Reading isn’t. It is not too late to join the Summer Reading Program at the Juliaetta Community Library.

Reading goals can still be met; all you have to do is read! No more keeping records of books or minutes you have read…JUST READ! Register at the libary and receive a free book bag.

The library is also a good place to come in and get out of the heat, as little Fen Hayes shows us.

Juliaetta Community Library Family Bingo Night is on Thursday, August 14, from 6–8 p.m., celebrating the end of Summer Reading and Back to School.

The Friends of the Juliaetta Community Library are hosting a FREE Family Fun Night of bingo, snacks, and prizes!

Everyone is invited - all ages - whether or not you participated in the Reading Program.

Children must be accompanied by an adult, older sibling, etc., or must be able to play bingo without supervision.

Participants of the Summer Reading Program may pick up their prizes if they completed their reading goals on Bingo Night (or any time after they have met their goal).

Library phone: 208-276-7071 / Library hours: Fen Hayes, 2, of Juliaetta, enjoys a Tuesdays: 1-6 p.m. /Wednesdays: Noon – 6 p.m. /Thursdays: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

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Genesee native explains the value of natural remedies, wild edible plants

Lifelong Genesee resident and fourth-generation farmer Howard Jones said he became interested in natural remedies and wild edibles at an early age after reading the book Back to Eden, but he isn’t planning to give up his corn, cucumbers and tomatoes anytime soon.

“Nothing can replace those vegetables,” Howard told a group of about 25 participants during an evening presentation at the Genesee Library recently.

His presentation was part of the library’s summer learning program, which included presentation from Latah Sanitation, Idaho Fish & Game, and the Nez Perce Tribe, among others.

Fourth-generation Genesee native Howard After introducing a few of his plants, Howard proceeded to feed the group a taste of Jones describes the benefits of natural foods and medicines during a presentation at the Gen- lamb’s quarters, flavored with a little balsamic vinegar and a dash of salt. esee Library on July 17 as part of its summer He also had pigweed, stinging nettle, serviceberries and other seasonal plants to learning program. help give participants a better appreciation for just how much around them can be used for food and medicine when needed.

Howard’s fascination with the subject has even taken him to South America to study natural healing and remedies firsthand in cultures where it is still an everyday occurrence.

“One things for sure, there’s no obesity when all you’re eating is food like this,” he quipped.

“Maybe I’m out of step with the rest of the world,” Howard said. Or, perhaps, it is the rest of the world that is out of step with him.

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Latah Night Out Against Crime Aug. 5

in Potlatch takes hands-on approach to safety, emergency services

Crime prevention, community partnership, and neighborhood camaraderie are featured at the 3rd Annual National Night Out hosted by the City of Potlatch on Aug. 5 from 6-9 p.m. in Scenic 6 Park.

The event focuses on kids and adults alike, and will include bicycle safety inspections, displays by local law enforcement, search and rescue units, ambulance and fire districts, and a Life Flight demonstration.

The Potlatch Recreation District donated 65 bicycle helmets that will be given away to kids who bring in their bikes for a safety inspection.

Games, food, music and a variety of giveaways will take place throughout the evening.

Billed as “America’s Night Out Against Crime,” the event originated over 30 years ago by the National Association of Town Watch to promote safer communities.

Held every year on the first Tuesday of August, the Potlatch celebration draws on organizations from throughout the county that are dedicated to ensuring safe, secure communities.

For more information, contact the City of Potlatch at 208-8750708.

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Appaloosa Museum celebrates founder, horse advocate with trail ride and dinner The 17th Annual George B. Hatley Memorial Trail Ride and Dutch Oven Dinner is Aug. 9 at the Pony Club Grounds near Deary, with plenty of fun for riders and non-riders alike. If you can’t make it out to the event, The Appaloosa Museum in Moscow is open year ‘round with great exhibits for adults and kids alike.

Story by Seth Toeben, Photos courtesy of The Appaloosa Museum

Some history you can only really get at in books. Some you can touch and see in cultural artifacts. But the history of the Appaloosa horse you can mount and ride over the land toward the sunset.

And that’s exactly what Appaloosa Museum Board President, King Rockhill, wants you to do on August 8-10th at the Museum’s annual George B. Hatley Memorial Trail Ride and Dutch-Oven Dinner out on the Pony Club Grounds at the Hatley Ranch near Deary, Idaho.

Growing from its small beginnings as only a corner of George and Iola Hatley’s basement in the late 1940s, the Appaloosa Museum was officially incorporated and established at its current location in 1975 under the oversight of George, who was then approaching the end of his 31 year long work of holding the Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC) “on the bit” as its Executive Secretary.

From the beginning, the museum’s mission has been “to collect, preserve, study, and exhibit objects and information that illustrates the history of

the Appaloosa horse and its region of origin.”

King Rockhill first met George Hatley in 1968 at the Nez Perce (Nee-Me-Poo) National Historic Trail Ride. They were introduced through a common friend who was a New Jersey Appaloosa horse breeder. This same friend a number of years earlier had also introduced King to his first Appaloosa horse, Snowflake.

“George was famous for roping people in to helping him out,” said Rockhill. And so, true to story, Rockhill became the Museum’s second Board President just a couple of years after its opening at its current location on the outskirts of Moscow, along the Moscow-Pullman highway.

George had become captivated by the Appaloosa horse and its story as a boy. After graduating high school in 1942, he purchased his first Appaloosa stallion, Toby II. After reading an article about Appaloosas in the equine magazine “Western

A 1950s photo of “Mr. Appaloosa” George Hatley,

Horseman,” with his bride Iola and the horse that captivated he joined both their hearts. the then and preserve it,” said Rockhill. newly formed ApHC as its 45th Reflecting on the work of member. the museum to keep and pass Appaloosa breeder and on the history of the AppaAppaloosa Horse Club founder loosa, Rockhill said, “We find Claude Thompson had a similar ourselves in a cooperative story. relationship with the Nez Perce After reading an article people.” He continued, “We feel written by historian Dr. Francis indebted. If they hadn’t put Haines published in 1937 by this thing together, then we “Western Horseman,” in which wouldn’t have the story.”

Haines laid out the history of On August 8-10, The Appathe Appaloosa horse and called loosa Museum will remember for breeders and owners “to Latah County’s Idaho Hall of register and establish the type Famer, George B. Hatley and before it is too late,” Thompson invites everybody to join them banded together with other by attending the Memorial Trail Appaloosa horse aficionados to Ride and Dutch-Oven Dinner. create the ApHC in 1938.

Non-riders are encouraged to The story, of course, goes attend, and all types of horses back further to the Nez Perce are welcome.

Indian Tribe and how they originally acquired horses from Friday, Aug. 8 the Europeans; - Pony Club Grounds open 9 am for were the only trail rider check-in.

- Warm-up-ride at 5 pm tribe to keep a Saturday, Aug. 9 horse registry, - Trail Ride 9 am-3 pm (Bring a sack creating the Appaloosa; lost lunch) - Silent Auction 4-7:30 pm the Appaloosa - Dutch Oven Dinner 6 pm (Enhorse back to couraged to bring a dutch-oven or the American settlers through the Nez Perce War of 1877; and favorite dish to share) - Musical entertainment. how Jesse Redheart worked Sunday, Aug. 10 to reintroduce the Appaloosa - Breakfast at the cook shack and horse to the tribe.

“That story is the foundation then head out on a morning ride. museum@appaloosa.com of the Appaloosa horse, and it’s the museum’s job to focus on

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Young pioneers learn outdoor skills at Phillips Farm Latah County and Moscow Parks and Recreation departments, along with the Friends of Phillips Farm, reestablished the children summer camps first started at the farm by Loreca Stauber nearly 30 years ago during two weeklong sessions of Pioneer Day Camp in July.

Story and photos by Seth Toeben

While the heat of mid-July settled in on the Palouse and wildfires in central Washington gave the skies a smoky haze, kids from across the county went to Phillips Farm to explore nature and learn the pioneer skills needed by settlers to live on the land.

“The first day of the camp the kids set up a shelter,” said director Nicole Campbell.

“After we gave the campers a couple of blankets and a sheet to use for the shelter,” Nicole said, “It was a kid-driven activity… We just stood back and supervised for safety Nicole Campell, director of the Pioneer Day and teamwork.” camp, leads a discussion on nature with Virgil Phillips children taking part in the weeklong sesknew it was not sion. easy to live off and work the land. The Palouse soil might be more fertile than most, but it took a lot of hard work to chop and cut the wood, build the houses and barns, plant seeds and harvest the crops, cook and can the food.

From 1944-1972, Farmer Phillips did just that, and his work still shows. The pond that Phillips constructed to water his crops

and livestock now provides habitat for moose, waterfowl, and many amphibians, making an excellent spot for Pioneer explorers.

His old orchard, though not yet ready for harvest this year, is the perfect grove to hear, see, touch, and taste the difference between wild and cultivated plants. It seems Mr. Phillips knew just what he was thinking when he bequeathed his 160-acre farm in 1972 to Chelsea Rose (top left), assisthe City of Moscow "for the benefit and use of the children tant director for Pioneer Day of Moscow for recreation pur- Camp at Phillips Farm County Park, leads young campers in poses." hydrating before a hike. Two Over the last 40 years, many weeklong camps for kids were children have enjoyed Phillips’ held in mid-July, helping them original gift. This July at the gain a better understanding Pioneer Day Camp, about 15 for nature and living outdoors. seven to ten year-olds were the The camps were sponsored by the Parks and Recreation Debenefactors.

To bring the farm park to its partments of Latah County and Moscow, along with Friends of current state with all its offerings, though, has taken the Phillips Farm, Inc. help of many, which is a point not lost on Nicole, the camp director.

"It's a team effort getting the farm ready for the camp," said Nicole gratefully, as she watched the fruit of all the labor on the smiling kid's faces as they enjoyed some wild thimbleberries.

For over a decade now, Friends of Phillips Farm (FPF) has been part of the team working to develop this great gift.

Expanding Phillips' original vision, FPF serves "to educate children and adults about natural and managed eco-systems with an emphasis on exploring and learning from nature."

One of FPF’s key team players is board member, and Moscow High School French and Biology teacher, Lee Anne Eareckson.

“We really wanted to bring back the day camps that Loreca Stauber started 30 years ago,” Lee Anne said. “When we hired Nicole and Chelsea, we knew we were on our way.”

The pioneer campers ended their weeks with an archaeological dig. Map and compass in hand, they set out to navigate the problem-solving scenario given to them by their watchful directors.

What did Nicole say she wanted campers to find and take with them from the experience? “Good memories of a summer with their eyes open to all the things that nature has to offer."

If you see any of the Friends of Phillips Farm, a staff member of our community Park and Recreation departments, or any city or county officials, make sure to tell them thanks for keeping the vision of Virgil Phillips alive.

And stop by Phillips Farm to explore it again yourself, if you haven’t been there lately. His gift should be enjoyed by all.

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Making the commitment, going the distance pays off in marriage - A Commentary by LuJane Nisse of Palouse, Wash. Follow her work at lujanenisse.hubpages.com.

There are times when awesome people enter and touch your life ever so briefly but, oh, so significantly! Everyone has had those experiences. You know . . . you talk, interact and something deeper than just an exchange of words happens.

Your spirit reaches out and pulls the other spirit close. You feel like you knew each other someplace, sometime before.

I spent the afternoon some time ago in Spokane with a couple my beautiful children might refer to as “geeky” or “old codgers.”

There was nothing really extraordinary about this couple.

You probably wouldn’t even turn to look if they walked past.

We shopped at CostCo, had lunch and meandered through the rose gardens at Shadle Park (Spokane, WA). Our conversations were not deep, just small talk about the weather, the birds, the pond at the park. But I was fascinated by this awesome couple. I watched them when they sat next to each other, the way their hands touched with great affection, the way they softened when their eyes met.

I found the way they joked with each other endearing -- her flirting, him teasing with obvious love. I had trouble not staring with fascination, perhaps jealousy.

I walked with the woman through the rose gardens and she patiently explained different bushes to me, telling me what to look for in a prize rose, how to cover and protect the bushes in the winter, explaining the grafts. Her husband took videos, waving to his sweetheart from time to time, sending silent love across the bushes. When she couldn’t remember the name of a rose or a bush she’d call to her spouse and he’d fill in the blank, like the teeth of one gear filling in the space for the other.

I didn’t spend enough time with them to find out how many children they had, their favorite song or how long they had been married. I’d guess it was long enough for their love to travel deep into their soul, creating a bond that will last through eternity.

I find relationships of all types alluring and the affinity, as this couple obviously enjoy, is fasci-

nating perhaps even “geeky.” I allow myself to be swept away, basking in what they have to offer, responding with delight to their honest sensitivity and compassion, allowing my spirit to commune with theirs, knowing the underlying conversation is not superficial.

We parted after enjoying company just a short time. The gentleman was sensitive to my inability to find my way out of a shoe box and drove to the mouth of the freeway with me tagging closely behind. I waved to them as I entered the freeway, heading home, feeling fortunate for our chance meeting but a bit sad at its close. I can’t remember their name, most likely I’ll never see them again but I know I won’t forget them.

Maybe that is geeky?

Work at it!

Marriage is only one relationship - the most important as well as the most difficult.

The difficulty shows in the high divorce rate here. In marriage, a vow is made before a witness, a preacher or a judge usually with friends and relatives witnessing

that vow. It is the public vow that sets it apart from nearly every other relationship. When you commit, you need to honor that commitment. You need to do everything within your power to make that union work.

There is give as well as take, there is forgiveness along with asking for mercy. The most important factor, according to all the statistics and polls I’ve read, IT TAKES TIME. It takes a lot of time. Perhaps Mark Twain was right when he wrote in his 1894 journal, “No man or woman really knows what perfect love is until they have been married a quarter of a century.”

About LuJane: “I have been a professional writer for over 35 years having owned and operated two weekly community newspapers in Whitman County, Washington and Latah County, Idaho. I have been published as a freelance writer and wrote profiles of fathers for a magazine published for and about fathers and families.I am widowed and raised a family as a single mom for most of my adult life.”

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If you have experience, want to work part time, and live in the Deary, Elk River, Kendrick-Juliaetta, Potlatch or Troy area, drop us a line to see if this opportunity is right for you.

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All-American Food and All-American Cars HooDoo Café & Pizzeria

Highway 6, Harvard, Idaho, (208) 875-1084 Thurs. - Mon., 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. (Closed Tues., Wed.) Sun. 7 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Community Buffet (all welcome!) served Mon., 1 p.m.

Story & Photos by Barry Johnson

First things first. I may as well get this apology to my mother out of the way from the start.

Mom, you raised me right, fed me wonderful food, and still have the best chocolate chip cookies around. But I was never a big fan of the meatloaf you served as a kid and have turned my nose up to it ever since.

Until now, that is.

Lori and Mike Lucas at the HooDoo Café have changed my thinking. They have hooked me on a meatloaf that is so delicious, I went back the next day for two more helpings.

Sorry, Mom. Hold the meatloaf when I come to visit, but please keep making the cookies!

Of course, I shouldn’t have been surprised that the HooDoo would serve meatloaf right. It is one of those places I eat at regularly, usually opting for a homemade breakfast of biscuits and gravy with some fresh pancakes while lounging in their garden on a sunny morning, or for one of their amazing burgers and a beer after a long day.

Situated in Harvard, it is about 9 miles east of Potlatch on scenic Highway 6 near the old HooDoo mining district. The café is a food haven for locals “in the know.”

“About three-quarters of our business comes from locals,” said Mike, who runs

the business with his wife Lori.

You can’t miss Lori and Mike. If the doors of the café are open, they are there serving up the food they’ve become famous for.

“We also get a lot of campers from Laird Park and the other campgrounds in the area,” Mike said.

Being near the Palouse Divide trailheads and some of the region’s best recreation and hunting, visitors quickly come to realize the café is probably the best gem they’ll find in the old mining district these days, and one they can come back to enjoy time and again.

Mike also points out the benefit of having White Pine Scenic Byway out their front door, a favorite with bikers and old car enthusiasts.

I’m sure it helps that Mike’s own favorite ride to dash about on is a ’99

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Harley Road King, while Lori cruises in her pretty red ’80 Corvette – nicknamed Lola – when they’re able to sneak away from the café for short trips.

They know how to have fun when they hit the road. And they sure as heck know how to cook. Both of which makes them a hit with people like us who appreciate good food and good rides, particularly when the two things are put together.

When the subject came back around to food, I asked Mike what people seem to like best on their menu.

He mentioned the burgers, along with the homemade breakfasts of biscuits and sausage gravy. At first, it sounded like I would be ordering my usual.

Then he mentioned that folks seem to really like the meatloaf and the chickenfried steak, two things I seldom ever consider ordering.

I decided if the HooDoo was going to get a real taste-bud test from me, I’d have to try something I’d usually avoid: The meatloaf sandwich. My food partner for the trip ordered up the chicken-fried steak, breakfast-style with hashbrowns, eggs and gravy. We were jumping into this meal ready for anything.

I began to feel that I made a mistake as other orders came out around us.

Tempting me was their signature Bigfoot Burger, triple-decker club sandwiches, finger steaks, and so on.

I was hungry and not very patient. I kept an eye on Lori, back in the kitchen working away as she always does.

Then Mike carried our orders out and my jaw dropped. Or maybe I was just

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stretching it out, wondering how I would eat so much food.

The plate was covered by two huge slices of meatloaf, on top of bread with dark gravy and mashed potatoes. The chicken-fried steak breakfast was equally heaping in its helpings.

I wouldn’t let my partner dig into her food just yet, having to snap a few pictures.

She was not amused with having to wait for me. Then we went to work on the plates and nothing else seemed to matter.

With every bite of meatloaf, my mind kept saying, “How did Lori do that?” I stole a bit of the chicken-fried steak from my friend’s plate and simply said, “Wow.” We finished off by sharing a fresh blackberry cobbler with ice cream. Although unnecessary for my waistline, it seemed important as a budding food critique.

All I can say is that I found a new respect for the HooDoo Café, which was already a favorite.

I even rationalized going back the next day to try their Monday Community Lunch, all for the sake of the story of course. I thought I would just eat something light, being still full from the day before.

But when I walked into a room full of people, plates piled high, and Lori’s meatloaf being one of the entrees, I didn’t hold back.

Two helpings of meatloaf later, along with a stuffed pepper, corn on the cob, fresh biscuits, apple pie and a bit of strawberry shortcake, I thought I was going to burst.

For my mother’s sake, I avoided the chocolate chip cookies that were sitting out on the buffet line. There was no way I was going to test Lori’s cookies against my mother’s. Some things are still sacred.

The guy sitting next to me at the counter had traveled up on his Harley from Lewiston, a trip he said he makes every week when he can just to eat the buffet.

“Have you ever tried their pizza?” he asked.

“It’s wonderful. And so big I can barely eat two slices of it.”

That will have to wait till next time, I thought to myself.

Fortunately, itwould be couple days before trying that pizza, since the café is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

But I know where I’m heading for pizza this weekend. I’ll even call my Mom to see if she wants to go along. I figure I’m safe with that one, since we always ordered out for pizza when I was kid.

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Palouse Watercolor Socius celebrates 40 years of art These artists represent communities across the Palouse, welcoming members of every skill level and sharing their talents through workshops and demonstrations.

Story and photos contributed by Mary Reed

If you’ve ever been at Moscow’s Artwalk, visited the Dahmen Barn, walked into a Moscow business or the Chamber of Commerce, or waited in the Moscow-Pullman Regional Airport, you have probably seen watercolor paintings or shows by artists of the Palouse Watercolor Socius.

In the spring of 1974, seven artists who were students of Alfred Dunn, an art professor at the University of Idaho, formed the Socius. Two of the original group, Kay Montgomery and

tercolor painting. All skill levels workshop September 27, are welcome, from beginners from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the to experienced, professional 1912 Center, and October 18, artists. The only membership a beginning workshop from requirement is annual dues.

9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Latah All The group’s purpose is to give County mem- watercolorists the opportunity Fairbers to learn from each other, exhibit grounds. are enBoth their work, and promote an apcourare open aged to preciation of watercolor painting to the John Kirkland’s work with the within the community. conpublic for Palouse Watercolor Socius is on distriba modest play at Zion’s Bank in Moscow. ute paintings for PWS shows, fee which covers materials PWS members maintain onvolunteer for activities, and for the beginners’ class. going exhibits at several venues participate in demonstrations PWS meets monthly from on the Palouse. The Dahmen and workshops the 10 a.m. to noon on the first Barn in Uniontown hosts an group sponsors.

Wednesday of every month and annual PWS members show in The group’s quarterly the third Saturday October. During Moscow’s Artpurpose is to give of every month. These meetwalk and throughout the year watercolorists the ings provide an opportunity to watercolor paintings by PWS opportunity to learn discuss ongoing projects and members are exhibited in many from each other, excritique and offer advice on local businesses. hibit their work, and members’ work. The group has In summer 2013, PWS coorpromote an apprecia lending library of art books, dinated a four-state juried exation of watercolor art instruction books, and art hibition and show in collaborapainting within the lessons on DVDs. There is also tion with the Inland Northwest community. In addiopportunity for members to Watercolor Society and the Unition to sponsoring participate in plein air painting Artist Bobbi Kelly of the Palouse Watercolversity of Idaho’s Prichard Art and participating in around the Palouse. or Socius will be giving two workshopts in Gallery in Moscow. Paintings the fall for both beginning and intermediate exhibby artists in the states of its, the Idaho, Oregon, WashingLinda Wallace, remain active group offers waterton and Montana were members. The current 31 mem- color workshops selected for the exhibit bers are a diverse group living or sponsors workby internationally known in the Palouse region of northshops from outside artist Nancy Stonington. ern Idaho, eastern Washington, artists.

Please visit our weband as far away as Spokane.

This fall Palouse site at www.palouseThis year, the group is celeWatercolor Socius watercolorsocius.com brating its 40-year anniversary member Bobbi for information on PWS with an exhibit at the LewKelly, a former Alf events, activities, workis-Clark State College Center for Dunn Student and shops, and membership.

Arts and History in Lewiston. art teacher for 30 You can also email us at Artists’ work was on display at the LCSC Center for Membership in the Palouse years, will offer Arts and History through the end of July as part of the pwsartists@gmail.com.

Watercolor Socius is open to two workshops: Socius’ 40-year anniversary on the Palouse. Members anyone with an interest in waan intermediate include artists from Deary, Troy, Potlatch and Viola.

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Life Is For The Birds

eating little flying bugs.

There are robins hopping all over the place eating worms and bluebirds eating bugs off Life is for the birds. No, the ground. The wrens divide literally, life is for the birds. their time between catching There are two of us and we bugs for their children and have one dog, two cats and bawling us out for being hundreds of birds. We keep too close to their homes two sets of binoculars on our which we furnished for them in the first morning room place.

Then table where there are all we watch the the different birds during species that breakfast eat the seeds and lunch. that we keep Along side the b i n o c u l a r s by John Smalldridge out for them.

With nineteen is a book on western birds. In that book different bird feeders you we keep a list of the species would think that they could of birds we have seen from share easily but they seem that table. We have a list of 48 to like one in particular and different species and that is they try to drive all the other only counting hummingbirds birds off their favorite lunch as one species. Who knows stop.

After thinking about this how many different species of those little guys we have idea of the world being for the birds, I had to recognize hovering around.

I was curious so I went out that I was wrong. The only the other day and counted reason that we have all these the things we have made tiny structures is for our own for our little feathered pleasure, not for the birds friends. We have built two at all. So, I guess you could shelters for them to get in say that Life Is For Us. Now out of the rain (which I don’t that I am retired there aren’t think I have ever seen one many things that I do that I of them use), eleven bird don’t thoroughly enjoy. And baths, nineteen bird feeders I obviously do them for us. and sixty-nine bird houses. Even if it is For The Birds.

Now none of the houses have granite counter tops John Smalldridge lives on a hill southeast of Princeton with or stainless steel appliances his wife of over 50 years. The but they seem to be full all author of eight novels, John believes that every writer has summer. obligation to say something We have brightly colored an worthwhile while he entertains. tanagers and wax wings Over the last 10 years of that look like wax (what writing in his column “The Rural else would a bird called a Thinker” he has endeavored to do this. He invites readers to wax wing look like?). There put on their thinking cap with are swallows swooping and each article, whether or not they twisting all over the place, agree with what he says.

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Elk River Days brings out the best in outdoor family fun Story by Tim Johnston

Elk River Days is rapidly approaching and you do not want to miss it this year. Tonya Delphous, director of the Elk River Recreation District, says the slogan for the town is “family fun in the back country” and this year’s Elk River Days is sure to live up to that.

The town has put together a weekend packed full activities for the entire family, kicking off on Friday, Aug. 8, and running through Sunday, Aug. 10. The highlight of the weekend will be the Enduro- Course event, which has expanded to five divisions this year.

Bikes, ATV’s and UTV’s are welcome to enter. Entry fee is $10 and half of proceeds will go to the winners of each division. Registration is from 8am-10am and the event begins at 11 a.m.

Spectators don’t have to worry about a fee, just show up root the racers on! The course has also been expanded with even more obstacles to challenge riders of every skill level.

Saturday is also full of family-friendly activities, featuring the annual logging events. If you are up to the challenge, you can test your turn-of-the-century logging skills during this fun event at 2 p.m.

All weekend long there will be plenty of great food and vendor booths around town, many of which are sponsored by local non-profits, and the proceeds help fund everything from the volunteer fire department to the 4th of July fireworks show and the children’s programs at the library.

So tune up your ATV, load the RV and head to Elk River for a weekend your family will not soon forget. Just make sure you reserve a camping spot soon, because they are filling up fast.

If you can’t make it up for Elk River days then make sure you get up there for Labor Day weekend. Your family can close out the camping season with a bang. There will be no shortage of things to do. They are even going to do another Endurocourse.

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1:00 PM – Registration for Logging Events (Behind Elk Butte Recreation) 2:00 PM – Logging Events Begin 2:00 PM – Old Time Fiddlers on the Porch at the Elk River Lodge Following the fiddlers – Karaoke with Dawn on the Porch at the Elk River Lodge 2ish – Ducks get put in at the Bridge Apx 4:00 PM – Duck Race Prizes at the Swimming Hole Museum will be open Huckleberry Pie & Ice Cream Available at the Elk River Lodge - Play to win a free ice cream cone!!!

Various Vendors will set up throughout town SUNDAY AUG. 10 8-10:00 AM - Registration for Endurocourse (on the Ballfield behind Elk Butte Recreation ALL Ages – ATV’s MotorBikes, UTV’s only $10 per class/division 50% Payback to the first place winner in each class/division 11:00 AM – Endurocourse events begin (Free spectator event) 11:00 AM – Log inn catering Beer Garden at the Endurocourse event site – Soda, Water, Beer 11:30 – 2:00 PM – Ice Cream Sales (Joyce – Elk River Library Children’s Programs) 1:00 PM – PottyWood Squares (Porta Potty Fundraiser) will begin $10 per square available at Tom’s Tavern, Log Inn or the Rec District

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Elk River Museum gives an intimate view of a small town’s past

Judy Miller, a volunteer at the Elk River Historical Museum, calls herself a newcomer to the town. She has only been in Elk River for 26 years.

She is quick to tell you that the real powers behind the charming displays and interesting photos packed into the museum are locals Margaret Planagan and Della Kreisher.

“I’m just a little babysitter here,” Judy jokes. “They have done all the hard work.”

The museum is a very personal look at the town’s history, filled with donations from residents past and present.

Schools were always a central focus for families and their daily activities, and that comes through in the various displays.

When the school closed in 1990, it left a hole in the town that the museum helps keep alive.

A person could spend a great deal of time simply flipping through photos and pondering small objects from the town’s logging heritage – many of which are a mystery to the casual observer.

The museum doesn’t have a staff. Volunteers like Judy are on call, quite literally. You just call them and they come over in a few minutes to unlock the door so you can browse at your leisure.

Judy says she will have the doors open during Elk River Days. Swing by Saturday afternoon or Sunday morning to reflect on the lives that have been lived here, in what has become one of Idaho’s premier outdoor recreation towns.

Haven’t made the trip to Elk River yet?

Discover what you’re missing Story by Tim Johnston

Elk River truly is a gem, right in the heart of the Gem State. The vibrant community is nested among mountain peaks about 50 miles east of Moscow. The drive up is on well maintained highways and the views throughout are picturesque; the hour drive simply flies by. Once you arrive in Elk River you will discover the endless outdoor activities and recreational possibilities the area has to offer.

The real beauty of this place is that you get to play in the backcountry, without feeling like you are in outer Mongolia.

The town has all the amenities you could ever ask for in a small mountain hamlet.

The Elk River Lodge & General Store has very nice accommodations for those not looking to rough it, as well as a general store just in case you need to pick a fishing license or forgot your toothbrush. The Log Inn Bar & Grill serves a full menu and has full bar.

Tom’s Tavern is just around the corner and is also a great place to cool off and enjoy a cold beverage. There are laundry and showers services for campers, plus atv and boat/canoe rentals. There is even a cute little coffee shop for the morning mocha. All of these businesses are owned and run by locals who will welcome you with open arms and plenty of mountain hospitality.

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Women’s fly fishing clinic takes learning to the fish Idaho Fish & Game Press Release

Kelly Creek Fly Casters, Temple Creek Outfitters and Idaho Fish and Game are partnering to offer an annual women’s fly fishing clinic.

In this clinic, women will enjoy an introduction to fly fishing in a comfortable environment.

The clinic will provide hands-on instruction in fly casting, basic education about fly fishing rods, reels and lines, stream entomology, fish habitat; reading the water and most importantly, how to catch fish!

Also included in this clinic are; classroom sessions held at the Idaho Fish and Game office, fly casting lessons at the Nez

Perce County Fairgrounds, and a weekend overnight campout at Kelly Creek.

The course will offer a 2:1 student to instructor ratio.

Each student will have guided fishing time with a mentor. Breakfast on Saturday, a Saturday snack and a dinner Saturday night are all provided on the campout.

The cost of the clinic is $75.00 per person. Young women ages 14-17 must be accompanied by a participating adult or parent. This event is specifically designed for beginners, but everyone is welcome to attend!

Two classroom lectures at the Idaho Fish and Game office in Lewiston - with casting les-

sons at the Nez Perce County Fairgrounds - will take places on Wednesday from 6-9 p.m., Aug. 20, Aug. 27, and Sep. 3.

On-the-water overnight weekend experience on Kelly Creek, Idaho, will take place Sep. 5-7.

Students must purchase an Idaho fishing license before the weekend outing and must bring all other meals, snacks and beverages.

Fly rods and reels will be provided for students who do not own equipment, but all other fishing gear (including waders and boots) and camping equipment must be provided by the student. Space is limited so register early by contacting Peg Kingery at pkingery@vandals.uidaho. edu or by phone at (208) 6691858.

Youth salmon camp a fishing adventure Idaho Fish & Game Press Releaase

Idaho Department of Fish and Game is calling for youth ages 9-17 to participate in a 3-day (August 11-13) workshop/camp to learn about Chinook salmon life history and issues impacting their survival in the Clearwater River drainage.

Students will tour fish passage facilities at Lower Granite Dam, Clearwater Anadromous Fish Hatchery, and Chinook salmon spawning grounds in upper Red River.

An overnight session on Tuesday night will be at the Idaho Department of Fish and Game’s Ponderosa Ranch facility located on Red River near the community of Elk City, Idaho.

Students participate in activities such as measuring available fish habitat and fish handling data collection exercises. Instructors for the camp will be professional fishery workers from a variety of resource agencies.

At the close of the camp, students should have a good understanding of Chinook salmon life history, detrimental impacts to survival, and ongoing management activities to alleviate those impacts.

The cost is free, but space is limited to 15 participants.

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IDFG reaches out with summer learning in Latah libraries Idaho Fish & Game was making the rounds to area libraries in July, giving presentations on wildlife that “spark a reaction” in the world around us.

Jen Bruns, a conservation educator with Idaho Fish & Game, was on hand at Bovill Library on July 10.

She said most people think

the department is all about enforcing hunting and fishing laws.

“However, enforcement is just a small piece of what we do.”

Research and wildlife management plays a much larger role, she said, as does education.

“We awork closely with schools in the classroom,” according to Jen, using the example

of helping 6th graders in Troy with their steelhead raising project each spring.

She also pointed out the youth clinics held each year on pheasant and steelhead.

In the summer, Jen spends a good deal of time working with smaller kids for presentations like the one in Bovill.

Jen Bruns, a conservation educator with Idaho Fish & Game, presents at Bovill Library on Jul. 10.

Regional riders compete in national O-Mok-See Story and photo contributed by Steffani Anderson of Potlatch

The group picture at left is of the northern Idaho girls that traveled to Buffalo, Wyoming to compete at the Nationals Show for Omoksee. The events started on July 19th, and they competed in two or three events a day through July 25th. They competed against riders from Washington, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, North Dakota, South Dakota, Kansas, Missouri, Minnesota. Some highlights from the week were: - Danaira Carpenter was named Jr Princess for the National Saddle Club for next year.

- Bailyn Anderson earned the Reserve Champion overall for age group 7 back row left to right Sophia Minden (Moscow), Aspen Presley (St. and under.

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Kami Lockler (Genesee), Sage Almstead (Lewiston), Billie An- Danaira Carpenter earned 6th place overall champion for age group derson (Potlatch), Danaira Carpenter (Harvard) 8-11.

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Troy High athletes look for a few good boosters

Vandal players bring their enthusiasm to Potlatch Loggers summer football camp Vandal football players Broc Westlake, Marc Millan, Juan Martinez and Tom Hennessey took to the Potlatch Loggers’ football field Jul. 21 to give young players some tips and techniques for improving their game.

The Loggers held a four-day camp, intended to give their players of all ages a chance to get on the field before practices start in August, Loggers head coach Pat Amos said.

The four Vandal players ran the Potlatch athletes through several drills on blocking, speed and dexterity.

Marc Millan, a senior linebacker for the Vandals from Mission Viejo, Calif., said they were excited by the opportunity to come out to Potlatch and help the young players there.

“The coach asked if we could help and we said, Of course. We really want to help these kids and work on their tackling techniques and other drills.”

Their visit was no doubt a highlight for athletes at thme camp, some of whom were taking to the field for the first time.

The Troy Trojans Booster Club is looking to top last year’s drive for supporters that resulted in about 140 people contributing $5,700 to support Troy High School athletes.

According to membership coordinator Renae Bafus, “The money raised from the membership drives helps the school by providing equipment and funding for the school’s athletic programs.”

Renae noted that last years fundraising helped buy a new weight training machine, a new tent for the track team, a coaches headset for the football team and materials to help a student build a new trophy case as his senior project.

Although the membership drive typically runs from June 1 to July 31 every year, the group has extended their efforts until Aug. 15 to give more people the opportunity to become boosters.

Renae said a “Bench” membership is $30, which includes a customized wooden name plaque hung on the high school gym wall.

“Coaches Club” memberships are $50, which gets the member an additional plaque for the donors home or office.

“The price of a membership hasn’t increased since I moved here in 2002,” Renae said. “We want everybody to be able to ‘Join the Tradition!’ and support Trojan sports programs.”

She added that although they aren’t recognized beyond their Booster plaques on the gym wall, there are about a half-dozen See TROJAN BOOSTERS, pg. 28

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Genesee fastpitch girls hit perfect season Contributed by Coaches Pat Aherin, Al Roach and Dave Burt

The Genesee Senior Fastpitch Parks & Recreation Softball team finished their season 13-0. They started out in the middle of April practicing on a temporary dirt field in the middle of a farm field set up by coaches and helpers. The Senior league is made of 6th thru 8th grade girls. The girls worked hard all season long and never gave up in close, hard games. They continued to improve through the season. We are very proud of the girls and their accomplishments.

Genesee team takes Senior Fastpitch Championship. back row (from left): Grace Turpin, Kayleigh Aherin, Kelsey Roach, Regan Zenner, Anna Druffel; Courtney Burt; Sidney Fountain, Danielle Andersen, Taryn Grieser; front row (from left): Kyra Scharnhorst, Molly Young, Cameron Bain, Aubree Grieser, Brooklyn Mayer, Taitum Salas

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Sep. 26: @ Genesee

Sep. 26: Troy

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Sep. 19: Lewis County (Homecoming) WPL Division 2

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Oct. 17: Prairie (Homecoming) WPL Division I

Oct. 24: @ Lapwai WPL Division I

WPL Division 2

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Sep. 26: Lapwai WPL Inter-Division

Oct. 10: @ Kootenai WPL Division 2

A league of champions.

Oct. 17: Clark Fork (Homecoming) WPL Division 2

Oct. 24: @ Timberline WPL Division 2

Oct. 31: @ Deary WPL Division 2

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The Latah County Sheriff’s Mounted Posse held their annual Horse’N Around Poker Ride fundraiser on July 26 at White Pine Flats near Troy.

According to Chris Reed, treasurer for the posse, the event drew 135 participants – about 20 more than the previous year.

Chris said this is the posse’s only fundraiser for the year and the money raised is used to keep the group’s equipment, such as radios and medical supplies, up to date and functioning.

He also pointed to essential training expenses, since every posse member is expected to be proficient in skills such as first aid.

“It costs quite a bit to get people the training they need,” Chris said.

“Being a part of the posse is good community service,” he continued. “I have five kids. If one of them was lost or needed help, I know this group is here to do the job.”

On this day, however, it was all about getting out on the trail and having some fun.

Along the way, participants could take part in a number of games to win prizes, such as hitting balls polo-style and attempting to lasso roping dummies.

A barbecue followed the ride, along with a raffle for over a ton of certified hay.

Not to rub it in, but The Latah Eagle won the raffle of hay. It just goes to show that you can’t win, unless you play.

Cruise the Palouse on two wheels

The Tour de Lentil is an annual 50K or 100K bike ride through the Palouse that takes place during the National Lentil Festival.

This year’s ride is Saturday, August 23. The 100K ride starts at 7 a.m. and the 50K ride starts at 8 a.m.

Both rides begin and end at Pullman City Playfields. There will be water and snack Saturday, August 23 stations along the Routes Start time Cost course as well as a 50K 8:00 a.m. $35 $45 $45 100K 7:00 a.m. $35 post-ride BBQ. The cost of registration is Proceeds go to WSU Cycling Club cycling.wsu.edu $45, but participants who register before July 27 will receive a discounted price of $35 and are guaranteed a dry-fit t-shirt. Register in person at the Student Recreation Center or online at urec.wsu.edu/events/tour-de-lentil.

Proceeds from the event will benefit the Washington State University Cycling Club. The revenue will help the club with travel, equipment and event entry fees.

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members who annually give $100 or more.

“In addition, there are a number of Boosters who contribute in-kind to help the Trojans,” she continued. “Walter Gram and Frank Luzo have donated countless hours to Troy’s athletics programs.

Their dedication is extraordinary.

“Our coaches deserve recognition as well. They spend time beyond the season, working with our student-athletes by holding open gyms, coordinating and supervising summer camps and tournaments that require their vacation time and personal vehicles to participate.

“We have a very generous community where many people are contributing financially and otherwise to support Trojan sports programs,” she concluded.

Anybody that would like to become a Trojan Booster can enroll online at www.TrojanBoosters.weebly.com or mail a check to P.O. Box 272, Troy, ID 83871. Prospective members may also contact Renae Bafus, the Booster Club’s membership coordinator, for more information. Her number is 208-835-7417.

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Steffani Anderson of Potlatch shared this photo of her daughter Bailyn while in Buffalo, Wy., at the Nationals Show for Omoksee. Bailyn earned the Reserve Champion overall for age group 7 and under.

Barbara Coyner snapped this shot of Leonard and Marlene Zahnow from Bellingham, Wa., during Potatch Days.

They once owned the Riveside dance hall in Potlatch from 1957-62, booking performers such as Johnny Cash, Ray Price, Tex Ritter and George Jones.

Big, classic trucks rolled in for Bovill Day, along with the annual parade and barbecue in the park.

This shot titled “Tensed Barn” was taken by George Gilbert, who retired as a 20-year Navy veteran and is now a 23-year resident of Potlatch.

George has a website to sell his images at http://fineartamerica.com/profiles/1-george-gilbert.html?tab=artworkgalleries A fawn, square bales, and a narrow horse were snapped by photographer Karen Rohn this month. Karen’s work can be seen and purchased at her Potlatch story, BlackBird at the Depot.

Oozeball, waterfights and parades caught The Eagle’s eye throughout July. These are just a few of the photos caught during Potlatch Days.

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The Latah Eagle Not everybody can be a local. I bumped into 11-year-old Hamish Reed at the Latah County Historical Society’s Ice Cream Social. Of course, any kid doing something fun is a magnet for my camera and, when asking Hamish his name, I recognized that familiar British accent from my soldiering days, having been assigned at one point to a British unit for a few years.

Hamish is in town from the United Kingdom, visiting his grandparents. I offhandedly told his granmother, Mary Reed, that Hamish would likely have his picture in the paper. One of the nice things about starting a newspaper is that I can keep promises like that when I make them. Even though I decided not to do a full story on the LCHS event, where I would have used this picture, keeping my word to Hamish is well worth the ink. As is recognizing the other gentlemen in this picture, Steve Talbott. Moments before Hamish stepped up, Steve was walking me through the steps of making a cedar shingle. Steve volunteers not only with LCHS, but also with Habitat for Humanity. Thanks, Steve. And enjoy your visit, Hamish.

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Freeze Church & Cemetery The following is courtesy of the Latah County Historical Society: Over a hundred years ago, settlers journeyed to northern Idaho with high hopes. As homesteaders, farmers and others migrated onto the Palouse Prairie, near Deep Creek. The soil was fertile and forests were abundant, making it easier to cut lumber for new houses and barns. One of the saw mills in Freeze was run by Mr. Strong, who furnished the lumber for this church and helped construct it. In time, a mill churned out the materials for a blacksmith shop, a general store and a post office. C.E. Freeze donated the land for the church and its spire rose above the farming town in 1899. Also in 1899 John Starner came to Freeze and applied to become the postmaster for the area, ranging from Garfield, Washington to Princeton, Idaho. John Starner became not only postmaster but also built a general store in Freeze.

Though the Palouse country originally beckoned to miners seeking their fortunes in the 1860 gold rush, farmers stayed on for the long haul. Eventually Freeze boasted a population of 200 hardy souls, many of them crowding into the Freeze Church each Sunday to sing Rock of Ages and pray for good harvests. The adjacent cemetery tells its own personal stories of Freeze, Idaho, and C.E. Freeze’s wife and daughter were buried there in those pioneer years Once Potlatch Lumber Company constructed its giant white pine mill in 1905, the town of Freeze, its farms, businesses, and smaller mom-and-pop mills began to fade. In 1907 the post office burned and in 1908 the store burned. The destruction of these two structures combined with the emergence of the company town of Potlatch spelled the end of the line for the city of Freeze. Yet believers used the chapel regularly until the 1980’s, enduring its lack of insulation and aging wood stove. The standard joke of course was that you could freeze at Freeze!

Over the years, the Freeze Church has been home to several congregations, and many weddings, funerals and celebrations have taken place there. The building is so prominent that National Geographic featured it in its pages in June of 1982, and Country Woman magazine pictured the church surrounded by bright yellow canola blossoms on its 2003 calendar cover. The building carries much historical significance and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Donations for the upkeep and maintenance of Freeze Cemetery can be made to: Freeze Cemetery District c/o Michael Osborne, Chair 1394 Crane Creek Rd. Potlatch, ID 83855

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