2003-01, January 2003 (Grangeville)

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  FEATURES

  “Dog Days” of February Ashton Style
  by Helen McMullin

  Dogs, snow, some “friendly” competition. Sound like fun? The citizens of Ashton thoroughly enjoyed that combination between 1917 and 1951. Luckily, a group of volunteers revived this exhilarating winter tradition in 1993. Find out what real dog mushers say to get their teams moving. It isn’t “mush!”

  Grangeville
  by Lorie Palmer

  The name “Grangeville” has a certain ring to it, don’t you think? Well, this small but robust town in central Idaho could have been named “Millville” or “Wheeling.” Check out our spotlight city section this month to find out more interesting tidbits about Grangeville, a town that is small on population (approx. 3700), but big on western spirit.

  The Herbal Tradition: The Yee Family Thrived During Tough Times for the Chinese
  by Dave Goins & Kitty Fleischman

  Every single Idahoan has a special history that details how they ended up in the Gem State—some routes are more circuitous than others. It is safe to say that coming to Idaho via China is a unique route. Read how one Chinese father planted roots here long ago that still grow today. We have also included a review of historian Arthur Hart’s new book about the history of the Chinese in Idaho, Chinatown.

  DEPARTMENTS

  Idaho Genealogy: Tracing an Idaho Family Back in Time: The Matchette Family
  by Gene Williams

  Animal Kingdom: The Cat That Came in From the Cold
  by David Clark

  
  Who We Are: Deconstruction: Remembering the Back-to-the-Land Movement on Flume Creek
  by Ann Clizer

  
  Winter Fun Guide: Three Skiing Venues in Idaho
  by Shawna Andreasen, Jessica Higgins & Katherine Sather

  Historical Snapshot: Celebrating New Year’s Idaho City Style
  by Arthur Hart

  Profile: Four Lively Stories Behind the Colorful Citizens of Grangeville
  by Lorie Palmer

  Heritage Trust: Washington, Idaho & Montana Railway Depot of Potlatch, Idaho
  by Barbara Coyner

  Free Range Verse: The Story Teller
  by Roger O. Walker

  IN THIS ISSUE!

  Arco, Ashton, Boise, Driggs, Grangeville, Idaho City, Kellogg, Potlatch, Sandpoint, Wardner