PULLMAN :: Cup of the Palouse

Thursday, July 28, 2022

'Palouse Hills' photo by Anthony Leiserowitz

Sun, Jul 10, 1:47 PM -- Palouse Hills photo by ...

Anthony Leiserowitz
Director, Yale Program on Climate Change Communication
203-432-4865 anthony.leiserowitz@yale.edu
http://climatecommunication.yale.edu

... available for purchase here:

https://anthonyleiserowitz.smugmug.com/Nature/i-Dkmz3Fv/A

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Evergreen April 14, 2006: Correction - In the stories “Passion for the Palouse” on Apr. 6 and “A different kind of college town” on Thursday, a copyrighted photo was used in a graphic without proper attribution. The photographer is Anthony Leiserowitz.

Wednesday, July 27, 2022

The life and public service of Rick Wayenberg, WSU grad and Cougar fan, 1951-2022

Rick Wayenberg, National Lentil Festival volunteer,
during the 2017 festival in Pullman.

Obituary: Richard “Rick” Wayenberg

Richard (Rick) Allen Wayenberg, of Pullman, died Wednesday, July 27, 2022, following surgery at Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane, Wash., for an aortic aneurysm. He was 71.

Rick was born May 21, 1951, in Yakima, Wash., to Warren J. “Bub” and M. Janice Wayenberg. He was raised on a 100-acre fruit ranch in the Moxee Holland district.

He attended Terrace Heights Elementary School (Yakima) and graduated from East Valley High School (Yakima) in 1969. He attended Yakima Valley College before studying at Washington State University and graduating in 1973 with a degree in Communications. He interned at the Camas (Wash.) Post-Record as a reporter/photographer.

Rick was a sports editor for the Bozeman (Mont.) Daily Chronicle, then a reporter for the Ketchikan (Alaska) Daily News before returning to Pullman as a sports editor for the Pullman Herald from 1974-76 and again 1980-81. Rick was a student teacher and wrestling coach for Clarkston (Wash.) High School and earned his teaching certificate in 1978 from WSU. Later he was an English teacher and wrestling coach for Columbia High School, Richland, Wash.

He taught and coached wrestling at Sutherlin (Ore.) High School and later spent two years (1981-83) with the U.S. Sports Academy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and Manama, Bahrain, as Public Relations Director promoting sports programs.

In 1984 he earned a M.S. degree in physical education with emphasis in administration and public relations from WSU. As part of the degree requirement Rick provided public relations support for the WSU Department of Physical Education. He also served as an WSU assistant wrestling coach. During his early years in Pullman he also helped manage the photo/camera area of the White Drug Store.

A popular coach and wrestling official, Rick coached club and Pullman High School wrestling.

In 1984 he moved to Emmett, Idaho, where he taught junior high school language arts and coached junior high and high school wrestling. Rick coached freestyle Greco Roman club teams for 23 years and served as an official at regional, national and Olympic Trials events for 30 years

He retired in 2006 and moved to Pullman to be closer to family and the Cougar Nation. Rick went to work for the Students Book Corporation (Bookie) in textbooks and became the Bookie Too, manager until the store closed.

He was inducted into the Idaho Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2008 for a lifetime of service to wrestling…and most importantly to young people.

In Pullman he reconnected with friends and began volunteering at Pullman Regional Hospital, his favorite being at the Information Desk. He also enjoyed being on the chili crew for the National Lentil Festival and the cotton candy gang for the Chamber’s Fourth of July celebration at Sunnyside Park. Rick was always available to help photograph the Junior Miss /Distinguished Young Women Scholarship Program for media and help with Gladish Community and Cultural Center activities. He seldom missed an estate sale in the area.

He officiated track and field meets for Pullman Comets, PHS, WSU, University of Idaho, Eastern in Washington University, USA Track and Field and Junior Olympic meets in the region and WIAA/Washington Interscholastic Activities Association High School state championship A/ B1/ B2 meets at EWU.

Rick is survived by his son, Mike (Jenny) Stoneberg, grandson Kaiden and granddaughter Kira all of Meridian, Idaho; his sister, Sue (Mike) Hinz of Pullman; nephews John (Salustra) Hinz of Pullman, and Bill (Heather) Hinz of Eugene, Ore.; great-nephews Archer of Spokane and Coen of Eugene; great-niece Eisley of Eugene; Uncles Jerry, Jim, and Bob Talley, and one aunt, Dorothy Russell, all of the Shreveport, La., area; one aunt, Sandra Sasser, of Livingston, Texas; and many cousins and their growing families.

His parents and two uncles preceded him in death.

The family recognizes the efforts of Rick’s neighbors Freddy and Elsa Camacho, Pullman EMTs, Pullman Regional Hospital Emergency Room staff, Life Flight crew members and Sacred Heart surgeons on July 13 for extraordinary effort to get Rick the care he needed.

A celebration of Rick’s life is set for Saturday, Aug. 13, from 3-6 p.m.at the View Room of Gladish Community and Cultural Center.

The family suggests that support in Rick’s memory be made to local club or school wrestling programs, patient services at Pullman Regional Hospital through its Foundation or other community activities.

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Rick Wayenberg:
National Wrestling Hall of Fame bio

Rick Wayenberg was a student teacher and wrestling coach for Clarkston High School and earned his teaching certificate in 1978 from Washington State University. Later, he was an English teacher and wrestling coach for Columbia High School in Richland, Washington.

Rick taught and coached wrestling at Sutherlin (Oregon) High School and later spent two years (1981-83) with the U.S. Sports Academy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and Manama, Bahrain, as the public relations director promoting sports programs.

In 1984, he earned a master’s degree in physical education with an emphasis in administration and public relations from WSU. As part of the degree requirement, Rick provided public relations support for the WSU Department of Physical Education. He also served as a WSU assistant wrestling coach.

A popular coach and wrestling official, Rick coached club and Pullman High School wrestling.

In 1984, he moved to Emmett, Idaho, where he taught junior high school language arts and coached junior high and high school wrestling.

Rick coached freestyle Greco Roman club teams for 23 years and served as an official at regional, national and Olympic Trials events for 30 years.

Rick was a sports editor for the Bozeman (Montana) Daily Chronicle, then a reporter for the Ketchikan (Alaska) Daily News before returning to Pullman, Washington, as a sports editor for the Pullman Herald from 1974-76 and again 1980-81.

Obituary: Richard “Rick” Wayenberg (July 27, 2022)

Obituary: Richard “Rick” Wayenberg

Richard (Rick) Allen Wayenberg, of Pullman, died Wednesday, July 27, 2022, following surgery at Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane, Wash., for an aortic aneurysm. He was 71.

Rick was born May 21, 1951, in Yakima, Wash., to Warren J. “Bub” and M. Janice Wayenberg. He was raised on a 100-acre fruit ranch in the Moxee Holland district.

A popular coach and wrestling official, Rick coached club and Pullman High School wrestling.

He was inducted into the Idaho Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2008 for a lifetime of service to wrestling…and most importantly to young people.

His parents and two uncles preceded him in death.

A celebration of Rick’s life is set for Saturday, Aug. 13, from 3-6 p.m. at the View Room of Gladish Community and Cultural Center.

From: Sue <suehinz@gmail.com>
Date: August 2, 2022 at 10:49:01 PM PDT

Tuesday, June 28, 2022

Updated 6/28/2022 -- At Pullman 4th of JULY 2022 Celebration: COTTON CANDY WILL BE MADE/SOLD AND SODA POP WILL BE SOLD, TOO

Updated 6/28/2022 ---

At Pullman 4^th of JULY 2022 Celebration: COTTON CANDY WILL BE MADE/SOLD AND SODA POP WILL BE SOLD, TOO

Below is a story of June 27, 2022, from Pullman Radio News about the 2022 Pullman 4th of July Community Celebration at Sunnyside Park.

Here's added information. A tradition of the event has been making and selling Cotton Candy. Sue Hinz, Pullman 4^th of July Cotton Czarina says the tradition will continue.

“Cotton Candy sales are an “important part of the fundraising efforts, as are the other portions. This year we will welcome the community back to the park and have cotton candy and soda. Let’s hope next year we will add many more parts of the traditional event back!,” she said.

Led by Sue and worked by the Hinz family and friends, there will be delicious cotton candy made and sold. Get ready for Pullman 4th of July with the ever-popular Cotton Candy.

Hooray! Sweet!

Here are two photos by the Pullman :: Cup of the Palouse blog (https://pullman-cupofpalouse.blogspot.com) Cotton Candy Czarina Sue Hinz from a past Pullman 4th of July.

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Donations Needed To Help Pay For Pullman 4th Of July Community Celebration Fireworks From Sunnyside Park

June 27, 2022 By Evan Ellis Pullman Radio News

The Pullman Community 4th of July celebration returns to Sunnyside Park on Monday.

This year’s event will be slightly different from pre-pandemic celebrations. The big BBQ that traditionally raises most of the money that’s needed for the fireworks display is not being held. DJ Goldfinger from Timber inside the Lumberyard has stepped up to sell burgers and hot dogs in the park. The burgers and hot dogs will be available starting at 6:00. A portion of the proceeds will go towards paying for the fireworks.

The Pullman 4th of July Community Celebration is hosted by the chamber of commerce. Pullman Chamber Executive Director Marie Dymkoski says that direct donations for the display will be critical for funding this year’s show. You can donate online here: https://www.facebook.com/Pullmans4thofJulyCelebration/photos/a.128059229908635/128058016575423

The event starts at 5:00 in Sunnyside Park with music from the Community Band of the Palouse followed by legendary folk singer Dan Maher. DJ Goldfinger will take the stage leading up to the fireworks playing classic pop music.

The fireworks will be choreographed to music on your Pullman Radio Stations New Country 104.3 and Hit Radio 104.7 on the FM dial.

Pullman Transit will once again provide free shuttle rides to and from Sunnyside Park.

https://pullmanradio.com/donations-needed-to-help-pay-for-pullman-4th-of-july-community-celebration-fireworks-from-sunnyside-park

Monday, June 27, 2022

YES, COTTON CANDY WILL BE MADE, SOLD AT 2022 PULLMAN 4th of JULY -- HOORAY!

Below is a story of June 27, 2022, from Pullman Radio News about the 2022 Pullman 4th of July Community Celebration at Sunnyside Park.

Here's some added information. A tradition of the event has been making and selling cotton candy. Let's spell it was caps: Cotton Candy. Sue Hinz, Cotton Candy Czar -- Apparently for women it's not "Czar," it's "Czarina -- says the tradition will continue.

Led by Sue and worked by the Hinz family and friends, there will be delicious cotton candy made and sold. Get ready for Pullman 4th of July with the ever-popular Cotton Candy.

Hooray! Sweet!

Here are two photos by the Pullman :: Cup of the Palouse blog (https://pullman-cupofpalouse.blogspot.com) Cotton Candy Czarina Sue Hinz from a past Pullman 4th of July.

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Donations Needed To Help Pay For Pullman 4th Of July Community Celebration Fireworks From Sunnyside Park

June 27, 2022 By Evan Ellis Pullman Radio News

The Pullman Community 4th of July celebration returns to Sunnyside Park on Monday.

The fireworks will be choreographed to music on your Pullman Radio Stations New Country 104.3 and Hit Radio 104.7 on the FM dial.

Pullman Transit will once again provide free shuttle rides to and from Sunnyside Park.

https://pullmanradio.com/donations-needed-to-help-pay-for-pullman-4th-of-july-community-celebration-fireworks-from-sunnyside-park

Thursday, June 16, 2022

KEN CASAVANT: At-large member, Pullman Good Food Co-op Board of Directors

KEN CASAVANT: At-large member, Pullman Good Food Co-op Board of Directors

“Ken Casavant calls himself a farmer from North Dakota, which he is. He came to work on his PhD in agricultural economics at WSU, planning to return home but he and his wife Dorothy fell in love with the Palouse region. Recruited to the faculty he has been in Pullman for 54 years, retiring in his 50th year at WSU. Past City Council member, President of the Pullman Chamber of Commerce, he relishes civic and public service roles. Interests are cooperatives, agricultural supply chains, public/civic policy.”

As seen 6/16/2022 at Pullman Good Foods Co-op Website: https://www.pullmangoodfoodcoop.com/about?lightbox=dataItem-kllegpup

Sunday, October 10, 2021

Pat Caraher bio by Ron Nordquist, April 2018

PAT CARAHER bio by Ron Nordquist, April 2018

Pat Topics

I asked some of Pat’s friends and family to describe him in two words or less. The responses were interesting, yet not surprising to someone who knows Pat. His coffee klatch buddies said:

“Kind Hearted,” “Mr. Sincere,” “Unassuming,” “True Gentleman.”

Given the regard in which he is held by others, as evidenced by the two word descriptors, his work ethic and personality, it isn’t surprising that he was able to get his dream job at WSU. In a bit of a twist on the old cliché, “It isn’t what you know, but who you know”, it’s fair to say that Pat got his dream job at WSU both because of “what he knew” and “who he knew.”

What he knew was journalism. Degree from WSU in Communications with journalism emphasis, chosen outstanding graduate in journalism upon his graduation, three semesters working on the Daily Evergreen staff while at WSU, stringer for the Seattle Post-Intelligencer newspaper while still a student and intern in the Sports Information Office while at WSU. And then, after graduation, three and one half years working for the Eugene, Oregon Register- Guard. Oh, “Humble Pat” (my 2 word descriptor) would be the first to say he had much more to learn about his profession but he was well on his way.

So he’s 3 ½ years in Eugene and he said that he began pondering what’s more important in life: Location or Job. He likes where he lives – easy access to the ocean, about the right distance from Portland, all the amenities of a large university near at hand and he likes the job pretty well but there are some drawbacks. Working schedule for one. Working in the office during the day and then having to cover nighttime sporting events. He wonders how all that might shake out if and when he gets married and has a family. As he ponders this, he gets a phone call from another Pat, the “Who you know” part of the equation.

But before you learn about this other Pat who called, you need to know more about the Pat who got the call, Pat Caraher. He was born and grew up in Seattle. His Dad, Joe, was a Cougar, having graduated from then WSC in 1935 and then served as the WSC Alumni Director prior to WWII. After the war Joe was twice President of the WSU Alumni Association so Pat had Cougar influence in his life from the git-go. Pat had a normal growing-up time in Seattle. One thing he really enjoyed from a young age was baseball. He played in some of the very first Little League games in the Seattle area and later first base and outfield for his high school team. He graduated from Seattle Prep in 1957 and then had to decide where to attend college. Two things swayed him towards Pullman and WSU. One, he wanted to go somewhere away from Seattle and two, his father influenced him to a great extent.

So he enrolled at WSU in the fall of 1957 not knowing anyone there and not knowing what he wanted to study. He solved the “not knowing anyone bit” by going through rush and joining the Phi Kappa Theta Fraternity. As to the “what to study” he took general courses and got a degree in Social Science in 1962. He noted that famous WSU Alum Edward R. Murrow was the commencement speaker that year. Upon his graduation, Uncle Sam was waiting for him and he was drafted into the army and spent his next two years at Fort Richardson in Alaska. Pat relates that two notable events occurred while he was at Fort Richardson. First was the assassination of President Kennedy in 1963 and the second was the massive 9.2 Good Friday Alaska earthquake in 1964. The buildings shook and the ground trembled for several minutes, “seemingly an eternity,” Pat said. “In a flash my life passed before my eyes.”

After discharge from the army he went back to Seattle and looked for work. He said the job market was tough. He worked a couple of months in construction and then three months as a railroad switchman. These five months of manual labor plus some thinking about his future, convinced him he needed to go back to school and get more of a specialty degree and he settled on journalism. His father was a journalist and Pat saw that his father liked what he was doing so Pat re-enrolled at WSU in January 1965 majoring in Communications. He graduated in 1966 and armed with that degree and the work experiences noted earlier, got the job with the

Eugene Register-Guard.

We’re now back to 3 ½ years in Eugene and his pondering about “Job vs Location” when he gets that call from the other Pat. That “other Pat” is Pat Patterson, WSU’s Alumni Director. The Alumni Office had been one of Pat Caraher’s beats while working on the Evergreen Staff as a student, so he knew Pat Patterson and more importantly, Pat Patterson remembered him and thus the call.

Pat Patterson said the Alumni Office was going to start a new alumni publication and wondered if Pat was interested in interviewing for the editor’s job. The words “Job vs Location” flashed through his mind and he quickly said, “Yes.” He interviewed, got the job and became the Founding, and as it turned out, the only Editor of the new publication, which was given the name Hilltopics, for its 31 year run at WSU.

He moved to Pullman in 1969 and began his 35 year career at WSU, for 31 years as Hilltopics editor and four more as Co-Editor of the Washington State University magazine, which was the successor magazine to Hilltopics. Pat said his 31 years as Hilltopics editor were very interesting and satisfying because he got to know people from all aspects of WSU life. His list of friends, acquaintances, and interviewees reads like a Who’s-Who of all the movers and shakers at WSU during those years. The job was also a bit taxing. Ten issues a year (later cut back to 8) with 24 pages each issue. That’s a lot if interviewing.

Pat’s working companions in University Relations had nothing but good to say about him. A few quotes: “I never saw him angry,” “Wow, could that man write,” “He was totally dedicated,” “All Around,” “Always Inquisitive,” “Trusted Friend.”

It was during those early years back at WSU that he met Laurie, his wife also a Cougar (’75 Music Education). They met in church. Laurie was from a Pullman family which was also a golfing family. Pat said their first date was playing golf on the old WSU nine hole golf course. They got married in 1976. Pat and Laurie have three daughters, Maureen, Kelly and Theresa all of whom graduated from WSU and who have produced four grandchildren for Grandpa Pat to spoil. Family members, including a couple of grandkids, described Pat as follows: “People Person,” “Selfless,” “Loyal,” “Consistent,” “Faithful,” “Lifetime Volunteer,” “Pullman’s Mayor,” “Lots of Friends,” “Likes to Read.” One elaborated on her choices by saying, “Selfless because he always puts others before himself and Loyal because he is loyal to his family, friends, community, faith/church and his beloved Cougs.”

Because of his work on Hilltopics and other WSU and community activities, Pat received the WSU Alumni Achievement Award in 1995.

Pat’s hobbies and activities apart from work were and are quite varied: International and domestic travel, reading books, newspapers and obituaries. Obituaries because each one is a vignette of a person’s life, birth to death. He also likes golfing and exercising, particularly walking with Laurie and friends, and all Cougar sports, especially baseball which he calls his “love and vice.” He was a Rotary Club member for 42 years. Rotary’s motto of “Service above Self” certainly epitomizes who Pat is. Also, for the last 14 years Pat has served as a Volunteer Chaplain at Pullman Regional Hospital. And he can’t stop writing. In 2016 he started writing random stories of his memories and reflections. The titles of two so far are: “Three Broken Teeth and Two Broken Legs,” and “Flying Kites and Building Sand Castles.” I told Pat he should combine these stories in book form and title it “Pat-Topics.”

So, back in Pullman at WSU, Pat got both “Location” and “Job satisfaction”, a wife and family and many friends. Pat said he loved his job and his wife, “Best thing that ever happened to me,” he said, meaning his wife not the job. But maybe the job was second best.

David Nordquist

April 2018