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Palouse Direct Seeders will continue their series of breakfast meetings next Wednesday, Feb. 16, at 7 a.m. in the Methodist Church in Colfax. Garfield grower Jon Olson will speak about his direct seed system. Also on the agenda is Gavin Porter of the Cross Slot drill manufacturing firm of Pullman. Porter will speak about his drill’s system for keeping moisture in soil and preventing erosion. Dave Barton of Genesee-based North Star Guidance Co. will speak about the latest GPS technologies for tractors, sprayers and drills, and how use of the t... Full story
Colfax city council Monday night approved a $60 per month pay hike for city employees on a 4-3 vote. The pay increase, the first for city employees since 2008, will begin with the March paychecks. The pay hike will go to 16 city employees who are not part of the police bargaining unit which was started last year and has been negotiating for an employment contract. The five police officers reportedly are in line for a three percent pay hike which would be retroactive to the start of the year when the contract is approved by the city council. Cou...
Blu Cru not banished As the President of the Colfax High School ASB I would like to correct a “pet peeve” that was published in the Whitman County Gazette on February 3, 2011. It stated “The blu-cru and cheerleaders being banished to the end of the gym.” We were not banished; we as leaders in the ASB made the decision to move to the end of the gym. Each year Mrs. Landers, the director of ASB, challenges her officers to find a way to make CHS a better place to be for our students. My vice-president, Damon Buck, and I came up with the idea fo...
State legislator Susan Fagan has two words for those asking why she signed the bill to make coffee the state beverage; “two minutes.” Fagan said it took her that much time to read and sign the bill which was pitched by a group of high school students in the Puget Sound area. Rep. Barbara Bailey of district 10 introduced the bill at the behest of the students. The class was learning how state legislature works in their government class. “I totally agree there are many more important things to do,” Fagan said. Fagan said she received an e-mail...
I’m not the sort of person to avoid a five-star restaurant if someone else is paying for it. Otherwise, I would argue that happiness doesn’t come from buying a meal that costs a day’s wage — happiness comes from buying a meal that comes in a paper bag (why else would they call it a Happy Meal?). From time to time, though, I can think of a good reason why I should eat someplace where the main attraction is not that you can order without leaving your car. My wife is the good reason. She says she wants to go someplace where she can wear her new... Full story
#!*! The people who are feeding the deer inside city limits. What is wrong with you? Send your Pet Peeves and Okeydokes to the Gazette P.O. Box 770 Colfax, Wa 99111... Full story
Washington lawmakers are still faced with a $5 billion bukdget shortfall. They are scrambling to cut that amount from state spending. Increasing efficiency, taking on unions, revising retirement programs, cutting the multiple layers of state management and sizing down the bureaucracies are tough but logical places for savings. The legislature is looking instead for easier ways to balance the budget or, more correctly, ways to use the budget crisis to justify self-serving changes. As a result, some long held beliefs are being cast aside and...
These reports are from the previous four issues of the Daily Bulletin in Colfax. They are reprinted here for the benefit of Gazette readers who reside outside of Colfax. Some accounts have been updated. Assault case dropped An assault charge against Brett C. Ware, 25, was dismissed Friday after Prosecutor Denis Tracy told the court his office has determined the charge cannot be proven beyond a reasonable doubt. The court accepted Tracy’s motion after hearing a different account from Martin Shanstrom, who was the alleged victim. The p... Full story
Curtis Scholz and Tarri Steiger of the Edward Jones office in Colfax recently received the firm’s Client Service Excellence award for being the number one client service provider in their region. “We are honored to receive this award,” Scholz said. “The Client Service Excellence award is special because it is a direct reflection of the relationships we have with our clients.” Jim Weddle, Edward Jones’ managing partner, added, “Curtis and Tarri are outstanding members of the Edward Jones team. While all of our associates understand th...
Resources for home care, a panel discussion and informational program, will be at the St. John Library Feb. 23 at 6:30. Presenting for Family Home Care and Hospice will be Alissa Swass and Donna Bowen. Joanne Gfeller will explain the services available from The Friends of Hospice and share volunteer opportunities. Area residents are invited to learn more about all the services available for patients and caregivers....
For the sake of two small children in Ethiopia, a crowd of up to 200 people is expected to attend a church fundraiser at Schweitzer Event Center in Pullman Feb. 12. beginning at 5:30 p.m. The event will also be raising funds to help send 14 youths and adults from the Colfax Assembly of God on a two-week mission to Swaziland. A dinner and auction will be hosted by the non-profit No Longer Orphans and Colfax Assembly of God Youth Ministries. No Longer Orphans is raising funds to help Craig and Caylene Knox of Colfax adopt a brother-sister pair...
In his state of the union address, President Obama stated he wants 80 percent of our electricity to come from “clean sources” by 2035. That is a tall order. Credit Suisse estimates it will take $750 billion in capital expenditures to supply just 20 percent of our nation’s power demand from renewable sources. Needless to say, coming anywhere near the president’s goal will require us to rethink our energy policy. First, it is important to recognize that the demand for electricity is expected to grow 30 percent by 2035. So, the preside... Full story
OUR LEGISLATORS seem to be having a ball in Olympia. One wants to allow the sale of marijuana to people 21 and over in state liquor stores. Another wants to require proof of residency in applying for a driver’s license to smoke out the illegal aliens. There are three different proposals amending the Constitution to allow the Washington Commission on Salaries for Elected Officials to cut those salaries when desired, something they can’t do now. There’s a bill that would make teacher effectiveness the main determining factor during layoffs inste...
St. John - Endicott High School first semester awards assembly was Thursday, Feb. 3, 2011. Students receiving a 4.0 grade point average are Kaity Bass, Lucy Lautenschlager, Alex McCue, Kaylea Newton and Mason Van Lith, seniors; Evan Jones, junior; Jayson Allert, Michal Schuster, Kaleb Simon and Gretchen Van Lith, sophomores; Sami Bailey, Emily Jones, Marika McCue, Jade Porubek and Heather Siegel, freshmen. Those earning a 3.5 to 3.99 grade point average are Erin Schuster, Shawna Warehime, Alli Winters, Haley Reiber, Jennifer Dawson, Evan... Full story
8 years ago, Feb. 12, 1886 On Tuesday, 9th inst. Isaac Harmon, aged about 68 years, living near Pine City, was taken before the probate judge and upon examination adjudged insane. He was removed to the asylum Wednesday. Among the commissioners’ proceedings of Feb. 9, can be found the order authorizing the auditor to advertise for squirrel scalps and offering a bounty therefore. Until May, the bounty will be five cents for each scalp presented, after which date and until Aug. 1, two and half cents will be paid. It is hoped that the liberal b...
Dorothy Lowe A memorial service for Dorothy Alice Billingsley Lowe, 91, a life long resident of Whitman County, will be Saturday, Feb. 19, at 10 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Colfax. Dorothy will be buried next to her husband at the Colfax Cemetery in a private ceremony. She died Jan. 31, 2011, at the Whitman Health & Rehabilitation Center in Colfax following a short illness. She had made her home at The Courtyard for the past six years. Born near Steptoe, Jan. 25, 1920, to George and Gladys McGinnis Billingsley, she attended school in... Full story
Locations for a state and federal emergency food distribution for Wednesday, Feb. 23, will be Palouse Federated Church, 1 to 3 p.m., and Rosalia Methodist Church, 9 to 11 a.m. For Thursday, Feb. 24, distribution will be Malden/Pine City, Town Hall, 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., Garfield Legion / Grange Hall, 2 to 6 p.m.; St. John Methodist Church, 9 to 10 a.m., LaCrosse, 111 N. Main, 8 a.m. to noon; Tekoa City Hall, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Oakesdale Baptist Church, 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.; Endicott City Hall, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Distribution for Friday, Feb. 25, will...
This meditation is based on Matt. 5.1-12 The Beatitudes (“The Message”) In the beatitudes Jesus lays out eight principles for gaining true happiness. These points appear to contradict everyday assumptions – both then and now. Here’s what happened. Having recently chosen his disciples, Jesus had just begun his ministry. This wise teacher was quickly gaining in popularity, and he was attracting large crowds. And there, by the Sea of Galilee, in the quiet of the grassy, rolling hills of Northern Israel, Jesus delivered a powerful sermon. The crowd...
Variety show set Feb. 13 at Palouse The 14th annual P.E.O. Variety Show will be at The Palouse Arts Council’s Grange Building on Bluff Street, Sunday, Feb. 13, at 2 p.m. Local performers will entertain with their music, poetry and dance. This year’s “Secret Agent” theme will provide a fun finale by the P.E.O. crew. Refreshments will be provided during intermission with the chapter’s famous giant heart cookies on sale. Admission will be $5 for adults and $3 for children under 12 and $15 for families. All proceeds benefit scholarships for area...
The hospital faced several financial challenges in 2010 but ended the year in positive financial territory. Thanks to many cost-cutting measures implemented by our managers and staff members, the hospital had retained earnings of $300,000 for the year. The hospital had charges of $30.2 million and collected net revenues of $22.3 million. Expenses totaled $22 million for a razor-thin operating margin of 1 perccent. A total of $11.2 million of the expenses go to payroll, making the hospital a significant economic engine for our region. There are... Full story
Regional Theatre of the Palouse will present “The Diary of Anne Frank,” Feb. 10-12 and 17-19 with a cast of actors from Moscow and Pullman. Artistic Director John Rich said Regional Theatre of the Palouse is honored to bring this very important play to the area and they hope it educates many people in the process. RTOP is very grateful to have financial support from the Schreck Family Foundation and a TriState Community Grant to help underwrite the production. The Frank family moved from Germany to Amsterdam in 1933 after the Nazis took ove...
Dear Savvy Senior, Can you give me some information about hospice? My aunt has terminal cancer and wants to stay in her own home as long as possible. Preparing for the End Dear Preparing According to a Gallup Poll, 90 percent of Americans, if faced with a terminal illness, want to be cared for and die in their own home, free of pain, surrounded by their loved ones. Not a bad way to go! Hospice can help make that happen. Here’s what you should know. End-of-Life Care Hospice is a unique type of care that provides medical care, pain management, e...
A Valentine card class will be today Thursday, Feb. 10, at 6:30 p.m. at the Colton Library. The class for teens and adults will be led by Lynda Devorak of Uniontown. She will demonstrate how to make Valentine cards as well as a small Valentine gift box. The class is free, and basic supplies are provided. Colton librarian Holly Meyer urges participants to bring extra decorations and supplies to share.... Full story
Tekoa students who earned all-As for the first semester include Margeaux Kliewer, senior; Kayler Dub, Ce’Nedra Thomas and Nicole Zimmerman, sophomores; Morgan Angelo, Elizabeth Jones and Cassandra Mendoza, freshmen. Those earning grade averages between 3.5 to 3.99 grade are Earl Gaines, Sarah Lilly, Jay Wagner, Maria Haxton, Jessica Wilson, Kaytie Wyatt, Michael Thomas, Katherine Groom, Cory Schulz and Riley Schell, seniors; Zachary Zimmerman, Wendy Brandt and Camron Reum, juniors; Kim Marston, Darby Ratz, Alexandria Overton, Lisa Harper and K... Full story
Dusty The population of Dusty has increased to a whopping 18 citizens. Graham Stanly was born at 6:47 on Friday, Feb. 4, to Kurt and Jill Reddig. He arrived seven weeks early and weighed in at four pounds, 13 ounces. He joins big sister, Savannah. Warren and Connie Horton recently returned home from spending two weeks on Maui in the Hawaiian Islands. At the end of their vacation, they were surprised to run into Ed and Joan Broeckel who had just arrived to celebrate their anniversary for a week. The Broeckels had spent their honeymoon on Maui... Full story
