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Rich Lowry’s editorial printed in National Review and reprinted in the Whitman Gazette (Thursday, January 9, 2014) was a fair exercise in sarcasm. His point is well made. The stars of music, sports, movies, television, medicine, business, politics, military, IRS, FBI, NSA, NRA, BSA, WOW, and a host of others, keep letting us down. They appear to be racing one another in a seemingly endless death spiral into absurdity, recklessness, selfishness, and immorality. This is new? Not for those who are informed by the one source that has been tried, t...
All As (4.0): Hollyanna H. Hahn, Nicholas A. Johnson, Brian J. Scholz, Erica J. Eng, Cody A. Gronning, Rachel N. Hardie, Kasey B. Johnson, Carolyn M. Knaack, Brandie L. Ulrey, Katherine G. Woodhouse, Shenghan Zhao, Sarah E. Appel, Timothy B. Cornelius, Pearl A. Griffiths, Olivia Mellor, Katelyn J. Scholz, Hope A. De Avila, Daniel J. Robinson. Highest honors (3.75-3.99): Taylor D. Larsen, Jacee K. Thompson, Rebecca J. Hanny, Leah A. Heiner, Daniel Tate, Thuc D. Nguyen, Jackson T. Elfers, Katie S. Largent, Nicole M. Sheer, Kori E. Goodwin, Amara...
• On Feb. 11, 1858, Marie-Bernarde Soubirous, a 14-year-old French peasant girl, claims to have seen the Virgin Mary. The apparitions occurred in a grotto of a rock promontory near Lourdes, France. Today millions of people travel to Lourdes every year to visit the grotto, whose waters supposedly have curative powers. • On Feb. 12, 1912, Hsian-T’ung, the last emperor of China, is forced to abdicate. A provisional government was established in his place, ending 267 years of Manchu rule in China and 2,000 years of imperial rule. The former emper... Full story
Courtesy Dennis Griner The 47 senior and junior students from Garfield-Palouse High School’s history and current world issues classes were invited by Dr. Bill Smith, director of the University of Idaho’s Martin Institute and Program in International Studies, to meet Vincent Renaud, an authority on third world economic development. In a lecture and question and answer session with Renaud, students learned of his project for development across Central Africa and in the nation of Togo in particular. He noted many of the day-to-day comforts taken f... Full story
At Garfield/Palouse School: Monday: Tacos, taco meat, shredded cheese, shells, diced tomatoes, lettuce, salsa, tossed salad, bananas, mixed fruit Tuesday: Turkey gravy, mashed potatoes, rice, green beans, roll, apple slices, mixed fruit Wednesday: Hamburger, lettuce, sliced tomatoes, baked beans, apple slices, mandarin oranges Thursday: Mini corn dogs, tossed salad, carrot and celery sticks, tropical fruit, orange slices Friday: Chicken fajitas, tortillas shells, peppers and onions, french fries, salsa, peaches, apple slices At St. John... Full story
Dear Savvy Senior, Can you give me some tips on how to choose a good financial planner or advisor? My wife and I are five or six years away from retiring and could use some professional help to get us on track. Seeking Advice Dear Seeking, With all the different financial advisers and services available today, choosing a trusted professional that can meet your needs can be a bit confusing. Here are some suggestions that can help. Where to Look A good place to start your search is by asking friends or relatives for recommendations. If you don’t... Full story
Inland Northwest Community Foundation announced the Palouse Region-Pullman Community Grant Program is now open for applications through Feb. 18. The grant program, which derives from the former Pullman Community Foundation fund that moved to the Inland Northwest, makes grants up to $5,000 available to nonprofit organizations serving the Palouse region and Pullman area. Eligible applicants serving arts, culture and humanities, education, civic and community development and, health and human services sectors are welcome. Preference is given to...
Everything except the headstones wear a shroud of frost at the Myers Family Homestead Cemetery Jan. 27. The land, located 12 miles southwest of Pullman, was homesteaded in 1877. The farm is still family owned with the ancestors watching over the operation from their knoll. Photo by Jon Townsend....
The New Testament book of Galatians is a treatise that explains the difference between living by Mosaic Law or living by Grace (as taught by Jesus Christ and the apostles). In Galatians chapter 6, verses 6-9, the apostle Paul warns the Galatians if they sow in the flesh then they reap only fleshly benefits but if they sow in the Spirit then they will reap spiritual benefits. The fleshly benefits are temporal but spiritual benefits are eternal. Galatians 6:6 says, “The one who is taught the word is to share all good things with the one who t...
Judith L. Cohn A memorial service for Judith L. Cohn, 73, a member of the 1958 class of Tekoa High School, will be Saturday, Feb. 1, 2014, at 1:30 p.m. at the Tekoa Community Church with the Rev. Kathy Lee Kramer officiating. A private urn burial will be in Tekoa Goldenrod Cemetery at a later date. She died of cancer Dec. 18, 2013, at her home in Tacoma. Born July 10, 1940, at Spokane to David M. and Eleanor Becker Cohn, she grew up in Tekoa and attended Tekoa schools. She worked in area grain elevators during harvest, and worked as a... Full story
I hope you all received a copy of the latest edition of Life & Health this past week. The focus for this edition is on Heart Health (February is American Heart month) and the My Record Patient Portal. The patient portal gives you access to your medical record 24/7. You can access it from anywhere – on a computer or on your smart phone or tablet. It makes your data available to you wherever you are – even when you are on vacation or traveling for work. To access the portal, go to www.whitmanhospital.com. At the bottom, you will see an icon “my...
8 years ago The Commoner Feb. 1, 1889 The ladies of the Christian Aid Society will give a basket supper and coffee on the evening of February 14, and for the amusement of the young people, a post office will be connected with it. A large supply of cheap valentines will also be on hand for sale. All are cordially invited to attend. Admission is free. While Henry S. Hunt, living nine miles east of Colfax, was hauling a load of barley up the Clear Creek hill from McClain, Wade & Co.’s warehouse, on the railroad, at the mouth of the creek to his...
Thursday, January 30 Colfax – Noon – Gentle Yoga with Suzy McNeilly – Pay by the month or by the class. Colfax – 6:30 p.m. – Free Zumba with Brenda Camp – Bring a friend and party yourself into shape. Friday, January 31 Colfax – 10 to 11:30 a.m. – Play & Learn – Creative play and sharing for toddlers, preschoolers and parents every Friday. Endicott, St. John and Uniontown – Storytime – Bring in the little ones for fun stories, songs and more every Friday. Saturday, February 1 It’s Food for Fines time at Whitman County Library. The fifteenth...
Malden Library will provide new hours of operaton on Fridays from 2 to 6 p.m. beginning Feb. 7. The Friday hours will be in addition to the current Wednesday schedule of 1 to 6 p.m. This expansion of hours was developed as a six month trial period between the Town of Malden and Whitman County Library. The town will compensate the library district for the local labor costs and hopes to sustain the cost after the trial period expires. The Town of Malden and Whitman County Library have been searching for ways to increase the open hours of the...
Janel Goebel of Whitman County Parks and Recreation, right, received amenity packs from Colfax FCCLA members Pearl Griffiths, Makayla Morrison and Kim Hinnenkamp before Christmas. The personal hygiene bags were decorated and filled with items for clients who reside at Paul’s Place in Colfax. The chapter received donations of items from residents and toothbrushes from Dr. Robert Smith....
Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, announced that Marie Dymkoski, executive director of the Pullman Chamber of Commerce, has graduated from the program after completion of 96 hours of course instruction in nonprofit management.... Full story
Pullman Chamber of Commerce reports the 2014 Pullman/Moscow activities guide and chamber directory is now available. Topics covered are arts and entertainment, outdoor and indoor activities, dining and lodging and a seasonal calendar of events. It also includes a complete Pullman Chamber directory with business listings, frequently requested numbers, demographics information and other information. The guides are available free of charge at the Pullman Chamber of Commerce and will be distributed throughout both Pullman and Moscow. For more... Full story
Cowboy poets slate love program Palouse Country Cowboy Poetry Association will give a performance of love songs and poetry at the Dahmen Barn Sunday, Feb. 23 at 2 p.m. Admission will be $8 at the door. Performers will be Hal Olson, John Seltzer, Maxine Larson, Elliot Marks, Orvil Sears and Dave Wahl. Dave Nordquist will be the emcee and Bodie Dominguez is handling the sound. In 1991 Baxter Black, probably today’s best known cowboy poet, told a group of Palouse country enthusiasts gathered in Asotin that cowboy poetry was the fastest growing wes...
Garfield/Palouse seniors attending the Jan. 22 talk at WSU recorded a class photo with Diane Nash, seated in front between Chandler Pfaff and Melissa Heaton. Other seniors are Row 1: Matthew Dymkoski, Taylah Clark, Sarah Fisch, Noah Rose, Ariel Hoffman, Sammi Johnson, Kimmy Schaub, Taylor Redman; Row 2: Mr. Scott Thompson, Adrian Green, Cassie Martin, Jesse Lopez, Tylor Wilson, Malachi Lewis, Zach Kuehner, Tom Woltering, Jade Thomas, Katryna Newman, Katie Yoder, Mrs. Vickie Griner and Mr....
Rosemarie is impressed by friends who plan a week’s menu at a time, but she plans meals differently. When the garden is producing, she plans around what she has, supermarket specials and her family’s dietary needs. With a bumper crop of kale this summer, she tried a huge number of kale recipes. If she is out of an ingredient, she plans something else. Rosemarie was born in Portland, growing up there and in Arizona. Her family now lives in the Vancouver area. Washington State University lur...
The Rural Alliance High School Art Show will return to the Colfax library Feb. 1-13 during open hours. The event will be sponsored by the library and the Colfax Arts Council. This art show will feature a two-week exhibit of the creative works of 120 high school art students and a special program at the library. A public opening recepton will be at 7 p.m. Feb. 3 at the library. A Colfax Arts Council “Meet the Artists” program Thursday, Feb. 6, at 7 p.m. will feature seven student artists who will speak briefly about their artwork, ins...
Area students who qualified for the fall honor roll list at Spokane Falls Community College by earning a grade average of 3.0 or higher are listed below: Colfax: Alexandra Boyd, Marc Larkin, Clara Higginson, Dianna Daniel, Jeremiah Roberts and Meigan Wall. Lamont: Timothy Kaeding. Palouse: Landen Morton. Rosalia: Rayna Charles, Cassadi Bruce, Grace Dibiase, Sarah Fisher and Steven Sessions. Tekoa: Alexandria Overton.... Full story
Dusty Country Bible Church held its annual meeting and potluck last Sunday afternoon under the direction of its new pastor, Steve Szasz. During the morning worship service, Pastor Steve and his wife Darla, joined the church membership. Ed and Joan Broeckel spent last weekend in Boise helping their daughter Amber move to a new place of residence. Larry and Di Brink spent Saturday visiting Camille Patterson in Spokane. Their son’s family, John, Brandi and Myla Brink, made a surprise visit to the Patterson home while the Brinks were t...
Endicott Greg and Lorna Burns met their son, Gavin Burns and his family, for a weekend at Morning Star Resort in Kellogg. They enjoyed the water park, skiing and lots of sunshine. The Endicott Gun Club trap shooting scores for Sunday, Jan. 26.; Division 1, Endicott Gun Club (93-100): Hunter Weitze 25 (Jr)., Connor Pelissier 24 (Jr), Travis Schluneger, Todd Strader and Jim Pelissier all shot 22, Endicott Gun Club score for season 378-400. Ladies, Endicott Gun Club (43-50), Amanda Pelissier 23 and Jessica Geissinger 20, Endicott Gun Club score... Full story
Colfax High School student Christopher Koenig, right, served as a legislative page in the Washington House of Representatives during the first week of session. He was sponsored by 9th District Rep. Joe Schmick of Colfax. Koenig, 16, is the son of Heidi and Mike Koenig of Colfax. Each year, students from across the state participate in the legislative page program. In one week, students observe the inner workings of the Legislature and are responsible for delivering documents to legislators and...
