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NOTICE OF A ZONE CHANGE HEARING Shawnee Rock is proposing to change the zoning of a 40-acre parcel from the Agricultural District to a Heavy Industrial District. This change will bring the 40-acre parcel into the same zoning category as the parcel to the south where the existing quarry is. The 40-acre parcel is owned by Mark Cochran, owner of Shawnee Rock, whose residence sits on the parcel. The property is located directly to the north of the existing Kitzmiller quarry, at the north end of Pullman, on the NE corner of Whelan Road and SR 27 in... Full story
Thirty-five Colfax High school grads attended a reunion luncheon in Spokane February 6. Seven were first-time attendees. A special thanks went to the Rev. Stephen Johnson of the United Methodist Church for driving Joan Elliott Hubbard to Spokane. She brought her vintage Colfax photos. On Left: Front: Margarite Krueger Hill (1933), Joan Elliott Hubbard (1951), June Johnson Edgren (1951), Sally Johnson Harrington (1955), Donna Aeschliman Morgan (1955), Rita Aeschliman Webster (1949), Barbara Long Martin (1953). Back: Sharon Hull Kunze (1961),...
Chaos. That one word best describes the modern landscape of Christianity today. So much confusion and error seems to be gushing out of ministries that once held firmly to “the faith which was once for all delivered to the saints” (Jude 3). Everything from a “prosperity gospel” (which teaches that God wants His children to experience health, wealth and prosperity…and if they’re not then something’s wrong with their faith) to “the power of positive thinking/confession”…and everything in between, there really seems to be no limit to the array... Full story
EMT Scott Kruse was winner of the fourth Annual “What a Basket” raffle by the Colfax & Community Fund. Fund chair Jeanette Solimine reported the basket raffle, which was stationed in the Rosauers lobby, raised more than $800. The community fund acts as a single fundraiser for 10 agencies that support social services in the community. The fund is administered through entirely volunteer labor and has no paid employees. Local agencies receiving support from the fund are Alternatives to Violence of the Palouse; the American Red Cross; Boy Sco...
• “Revive the look of indoor plants by rubbing the leaves with mineral oil on a soft cloth. Just wipe nicely, and you’ll see a big difference. Through the years, I have used this tip for both my real plants and my plastic plants.” — J.D. in Alabama • Lime juice and vinegar both make good meat tenderizers. You can purchase tougher cuts of meat, season with spices and lime/vinegar, and marinate for 10 to 15 minutes before cooking. It is a great way to ease your meat budget. Steaks are getting expensive! • “To make onion rings easier to cut (...
Seventh-grader Matt DeGon of Rosalia plays the tuba in the Spartan band Friday night, Feb.10 in a semifinal game between the Rosalia and Tekoa-Oakesdale girls....
All branches of Whitman County Library will be closed February 19-20 for President’s Day. Due dates have been extended and the library’s website services including online requesting, renewing, Livemocha, tax forms and a live chat librarian will still be available at www.whitco.lib.wa.us Help give the “Gift of Life” by donating blood at the Colfax Library on Thursday, Feb. 23, from 2-5:30 p.m. Appointments are scheduled by calling the library or online at www.inbcsaves.org. Priority is given to those with pre-scheduled appointments. Walk-in...
Douglass date correction Isabella May Douglass was born Feb. 4, 2012, at six pounds, 12.5 ounces, at Whitman Hospital and Medical Center to Stephanie Slayton and Tim Douglass. Maternal grandparents are Don and Deborah McEntire of Texarkana, Texas. Paternal grandparents are Jim Douglass and the late Betsy Douglass. The baby joins siblings Brianna, Justin, Lauren and Emilee. The baby’s date of birth was previously incorrect. Henning grandgirl born Grace Louise Putney was born to Damian and Anne Putney of Spokane, Jan. 15, 2012, at Deaconess M...
8 years ago February 18, 1887 Conditions are favorable for very high water in this city when a thaw occurs, and to lessen the possibility of damage to property therefrom, the dam at the lower end of the lake should be removed without delay. Old settlers agree that a flood was never more imminent. We are of the opinion that damage will be prevented by allowing the South Palouse to run un-vexed through the city during the coming freshet. What say the citizens? The stage line between Garfield and Belmont is well patronized, nearly all the...
Dear Savvy Senior, I’m worried about my father’s driving. At age 84, his driving skills have diminished significantly, but I know he’s bound and determined to keep going as long as he’s alive. What tips can you recommend that can help me help my dad stop driving? Nervous Daughter Dear Nervous, For many families, telling an elderly parent it’s time to give up the car keys is a very sensitive and difficult topic. While there’s no one simple way to handle this issue, here are a number of tips and resources you can try to help ease your dad aw...
A workshop session on downloading e-books from the library onto electronic devices will be at the Oakesdale library Feb. 27 from 4-6 p.m. A volunteer from the Colfax library will take participants through the process step by step. Downloading books is easy to do and all the downloadable materials from the library are free of charge. All are encouraged to attend.... Full story
The Moscow Community Theater will bring the former Broadway hit “Bus Stop” to the Empire Theater in Tekoa Saturday, Feb. 25, at 7 p.m. Following six performances at home, the theater company will bring its entire production to the Empire for the one Saturday show. Written in 1955 by William Inge, “Bus Stop” ran for 478 productions on Broadway and was nominated for four Tonys. Later it was adapted to the silver screen and starred Marilyn Monroe. It was revived in New York in 1996 and has recently enjoyed a resurgence in Britain. The story t...
Thrifty Grandmothers Sixteen members and one guest attended the Thrifty Grandmothers meeting at the library Monday. Marie Fowler from the Council on Aging & Human Services was the guest speaker. Members voted to donate $1,000 to the LaCrosse Pride building fund and $500 to the Council on Aging for Meals on Wheels. The club recently donated $300 to Relay for Life. Next meeting will be March 12. Colfax Boy Scouts Nine scouts in Colfax Troop 595, one future scout and three adults returned Sunday after camping for two nights at the Moose Creek...
Chaos. That one word best describes the modern landscape of Christianity today. So much confusion and error seems to be gushing out of ministries that once held firmly to “the faith which was once for all delivered to the saints” (Jude 3). Everything from a “prosperity gospel” (which teaches that God wants His children to experience health, wealth and prosperity…and if they’re not then something’s wrong with their faith) to “the power of positive thinking/confession”…and everything in between, there really seems to be no limit to the array...
Dogs are a focal point of an exhibit by Jennifer Rod of Moscow now showing at the Colfax Branch of Whitman County Library. In the series of paintings and steel sculptures, she demonstrates her creativity and talent for capturing the personality of man’s best friend. Rod received her Master of Fine Arts degree from the University of Idaho. Her work will be on display in preparation for her appearance at the next Meet the Artist session March 1 at 7 p.m. at the Colfax library. Rod’s work will remain on display until that time....
Colfax High School FCCLA members dropped pull tabs off at Spokane Ronald McDonald house Jan. 27. The group collected 154,574 tabs which weighed out at 122 pounds. Recycling proceeds will be used to help families who stay at the Ronald McDonald. Pictured from left to right are Jasmine Lander, Lizzy May and Becky Farmer....
MARRIAGE LICENSES Chang Lin, 28, and Lin Cui, 24, both Pullman, Feb. 14. Markam R. Campbell, 38, and Cynthia L. Ackerman, 55, both Rosalia, Feb. 7. WHITMAN COUNTY BUILDING PERMITS Meyer Bros., and John Meyer, Pullman, antenna, $18,500, Feb. 9. Golden State Tower, Pullman, antenna, $14,000, Feb. 9. Mike Markley, Colfax, storage shed, $12,000, Feb. 7. Motley and Motley, Pullman, natural gas line, $10,000, Feb. 7. REal Estate Copper Basin Construction, Hayden, Idaho, to Eric and Rebekah Lockhart, Pullman, house on Arrowleaf Lane, $185,000, Sept....
A Wii party for teens will be Feb. 27 at 4 p.m. in the Garfield Library. Wi-Fi access is available both inside and outside of the library. The Garfield Library has books to assist with science projects and offers one-on-one assistance to students and parents each Monday after school. Preschool Storytime day at Garfield library has been changed to Mondays at 11:30. The Garfield Library is open each Monday from 12:30 to 6:30 p.m. and Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.... Full story
The Palouse school board has a new member. Joe Merrill was appointed Jan. 26 to fill the seat of Will Thurman, who resigned in November. Merrill grew up in Garfield and graduated from Gar-Pal High School in 1988. He and wife Angela have a son in second grade at Palouse. This is Merrill’s first board position. “I just wanted to give back to the school for one thing, and make sure all the kids in the school district get the best opportunities they can,” he said.... Full story
Dusty Recently, Dellene Broeckel Burdsall, San Jose, Calif., spent a week in the area visiting her sister Janice Broeckel Pauls and family and her brother Ed Broeckel and family. Last Sunday, David and Phyllis Stueckle took Phyllis’s sister, Ann Emerson, to Olympia to visit Ann’s daughter, Heidi Jones. The Stueckles left Ann with Heidi and went on to Portland to visit their daughter, Karen and Larry Light. David returned to Olympia later in the week to attend the Farm Bureau Legislative Days. He returned to Portland to pick up Phyllis and the...
Meet Caren Barber, Colfax Like many small business owners, Caren Barber works long hours and draws on a lifetime of experiences to better serve her customers. “It’s a lot of fun but it’s a lot of hard work,” Caren said. “As a small business owner, there is no end to the day.” Caren, her husband, Dave Barber, and her father, Richard Conrad, moved from Port Angeles to Colfax about a year and a half ago. Caren said she and Dave were ready for a change. “My husband was robbed on a Monday, and his mother passed away on Sunday of the same week,” Care... Full story
Brendan Laflin Lind of Pullman was named to the Dean’s List for the fall semester at Washington University in St. Louis. Lind is enrolled in the university’s College of Arts & Sciences. To qualify, students must earn a semester grade point average of 3.5 or above on at least 14 graded units....
Residents of the Courtyard assisted living center in Colfax received a helping of a special pre-Valentine’s Day ambience with lunch Monday. Amidst the valentine-decorated walls of the Courtyard’s dining area, Daniella Clark of Pullman filled the air with a touch of romance by plucking the many strings of her harp. “It was so cute, with the hearts on the wall,” said Clark. “It had sort of an old-fashioned charm about it.” Clark said she has been bringing her harp into the Courtyard on a monthly basis to play for elderly residents through the...
Workers in Whitman County’s road department will receive 1.5 percent pay raises for 2012, retroactive to Jan. 1. County commissioners Monday unanimously approved a collective bargaining contract with the road employees union. The pay raise was the only substantial change to last year’s contract. The 39 county road workers in the union are represented by the Teamsters Local Union 690 out of Spokane. The Teamsters also represents workers in the jail and solid waste departments, and some courthouse employees. Courthouse employees earlier this yea... Full story
Rosalia repeats the dubious title of Whitman County’s most-taxed town this year. Assessor Joe Reynolds’ 2012 levy rates were officially approved by Whitman County commissioners Monday. Rosalians will pay $19.28 in taxes for each $1,000 of valuation on property they own. Rosalia’s rate increased from $18.53 last year. Rosalia’s citizens voted in $11.61 of the total tax bill by approving special levies. Farmington, which Reynolds said was long at the top of the tax list, dropped down to eighth on the list with a $13.53 per $1,000 overall tax rat...
