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Necessity, as they say, is the mother of invention. That’s particularly true in these tough economic times, as “business and usual” no longer works. As governors and state lawmakers across our nation deal with record budget deficits, tourism promotion is being slashed. Many in the travel industry realize that if colorful travel brochures and television commercials are to continue, they will have to be privately funded. For example, in Texas, tourism is the second largest industry, employing 525,000 people and bringing in $55 billion per year....
ONCE TV NEWS anchor Anderson Cooper got beat up in Iraq, I noticed the other TV big shots moved their base of operations to places like Jordan and Afghanistan. I don’t blame them. Here in America, we think anybody representing the media is a protected species, presumed to be on the scene for the news, not to exhibit any bias. But that was in the old days, before the people rioting in the streets had access to the news 24 hours a day. Now that they do, the ones out to dump Mubarak don’t like reading or hearing that the U.S. is a longtime all... Full story
#!*! The WIAA dictatorship is alive and well. Sorry Endicott. #!*! Leaving the state (and taxpayer) to clean up the annual dirt slides caused by farmers planting way too close to the edge of ditches. Send your Pet Peeves and Okeydokes to the Gazette P.O. Box 770 Colfax, Wa 99111 Pet Peeves and Okeydokes should be short. One sentence is often enough. Please sign longer submissions so they can be run as letters to the editor....
The deer in Colfax are a public nuisance. Many residents dodge them on city streets and try to protect their yards and gardens from them. More serious, they are at home and unafraid. The deer generally ignore vehicles and people. They have attitude. One young buck reportedly kicked at a truck which disturbed its saunter up Fairview Street. That is attitude. The influx of deer is relatively new. Long-time residents say they had to leave the area years ago to go deer hunting. Now, if it were legal, all one needs to do is go into the back yard to... Full story
USDA officials Friday plan to announce a major research initiative led by the University of Idaho along with Washington State and Oregon State universities, according to the USDA Agricultural Research Service. A presentation is set for Friday, Feb. 18, at 11 a.m. in the University of Idaho Agricultural Biotechnology Lab Interaction Court. A telephone conference with Roger Beachy, director of USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture, and the Northwest project director will be at the same time. The Idaho laboratory is located at the i... Full story
Deanna Gibler was the winner of the third annual “What A Basket” raffle supporting the Colfax & Community Fund. The basket contained a variety of donated gifts. CCF volunteers sold raffle tickets as a fundraiser and as a reminder that CCF accepts donations throughout the year for its work supporting community agencies.... Full story
Registration is underway for the Colfax Youth League season next summer. Signups started Wednesday and continue tonight, Thursday, Feb. 17, in the Colfax High School cafeteria from 6 to 8 p.m. Signups are for T-ball, junior softball, Little League minors and majors, senior softball and Babe Ruth teams for 2011. The sessions will include showing of a concussion video which is now required by state law.... Full story
Rachel Robinson makes a move along the side of the paint at Mead while Republic's Tori Orestad tries a stop. Raven Elkins of Colfax and Jules Largent of Kettle are behind. Colfax girls Monday night escaped a determined Kettle Falls team for a 49-46 win and a slot in the District 7 title game Saturday night at Mt. Spokane High School. The Bulldog girls will collide with Reardan, the top seeded team in the tournament. Reardan dropped Northwest Christian 62-37 Monday in the other NE semi-final. Monday’s semi wins also guarantee Colfax and R...
The Friends of Whitman County Library, Palouse Resource Network for Families, Thrifty Grandmothers Club and the Colfax Rotary Club are providing “Books for Babies” packets to new parents via area hospitals. The baby packets are an effective method in educating new families about the importance of early literacy and the free library services available to them. The packets also provide valuable information, resources and referrals that benefit the entire family. Pictured from the left are Virginia Pittman, president Friends of Whitman County Lib... Full story
MARRIAGE LICENSES Larry Rubin, 47, Pullman, and Gretchen Snyder, 40, Pullman, Feb. 8. Jon Kincaid, 36, Colfax and Maurina Winters, 29, Colfax, Feb. 14. COLFAX BUILDING PERMITS Brad Fisher, replace sewer line, 1604 N. Oak, Feb. 9. David Lange, gas wall furnace, 1706 N. Oak, $2,100, Feb. 9. Larry Harris, gas water heater, $950, 1702 N. Cedar, Feb. 10. Joseph Doak, gas furnace, 412 S. Mill, Feb. 10. Ashley Bergey, gas furnace, $4,121, 208 W. Cooper, Feb. 14. David Lange, siding and windows, 1706 N. Oak, Feb. 14. Paul Schlunegar, reroof residence,...
The History Channel * On Feb. 25, 1873, Enrico Caruso, the greatest tenor who ever lived, is born. After making New York’s Metropolitan Opera his home base in 1904, Caruso recorded scores of arias of three- and four-minutes in length — the longest duration that could fit on a 78 rpm record. * On Feb. 26, 1919, more than 800,000 acres of the Grand Canyon is established as a national park. The Grand Canyon is the product of millions of years of excavation by the mighty Colorado River. The chasm is exceptionally deep — dropping more than a mile...
I love the book of Acts. Why? Because it reveals what the early Church had, and was able to do in the power of the Holy Spirit. More importantly, it shows us, today’s Church, what we can have and do in the power of the same Holy Spirit that still moves and works in those who will embrace Him. After all…the Holy Spirit is not an “it.” Rather, the Holy Spirit is a “He.” In other words, the Holy Spirit is GOD. In Acts 3, Peter and John are on their way to worship and as they enter the temple, they meet a man who had been lame his whole life....
Twenty-one Colfax High School students earned a 4.0 grade average for first semester studies. They are Christopher Appel, Amelie Bruya, Ryan Christopherson, Brady Cornelius, Jackson Elfers, Kara Foreyt, Brandon Gfeller, Emma Gingerich, Hollyanna Hahn, Sidney Huber, Nicholas Johnson, Hannah Knaack, Kyle Largent, Rachel Robinson, Brian Scholz, Alex Teade, Yue Teng, Meigan Wall, Brooke Webber, Morgan Willson and Cody Wuestney. Those receiving a 3.75 to 3.99 grade average are Chad Aeschliman, Deanna Aeschliman, Connor Appel, Ciara Becker, Denver...
Everett Anderson A memorial service for Everett D. Anderson, 79, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 19, at the St. John United Methodist Church. He will be cremated. Mr. Anderson died Feb. 12, 2011, in Spokane. Born Aug. 20, 1931, near Ewan, to Floyd and Sophie Brocklin Anderson, he attended school in Ewan. He served as a tank mechanic in the U.S. Army from 1948 to 1952 when he returned home and married Melva White. Everett farmed with his brother and was a supervisor for the Whitman County Road Department. He enjoyed the outdoors, gardening and... Full story
Gar-Pal players book Frankenstein Gar-Pal Players will present the Mary Shelley classic: “Frankenstein.” This play in two acts has been dramatized by Tim Kelly, and portrays the aftermath of Dr. Frankenstein’s creation. Driven by desire to understand life and death, young Victor Frankenstein becomes a student of biology and biochemistry. When he attends a university, his experiments finally come to fruition. The opening performance will be Sunday, March 6, at 4 p.m. The final two performances will be Friday, March 11, and Saturday, March 12, a...
Dear Savvy Senior, What can you tell me the about the constant ear ringing syndrome known as tinnitus? At age 56, I have had it for several years but it has gotten more and more noticeable lately. Is there anything I can do? Ringing Rhonda Dear Rhonda, Tinnitus (pronounced ti-NIGHT-us) is a common disorder that affects nearly one in six Americans. Here’s what you should know along with some tips and treatments that may help. Ringing Ears Tinnitus is the sensation of hearing a ringing, buzzing, roaring, hissing or whistling sound in one or b...
LaCrosse ‘Barrows of fun. LaCrosse senior Chris Wargo, right, watches the official time piece as classmate Jeff Zimmer blurs past the camera lens while pushing Wyatt Hinderer in a wheelbarrow as part of FFA week at the school. Activities and class competitions were held all week to mark students’ participation in FFA. Wargo, Zimmer and Hinderer’s senior class took top honors in the wheelbarrow races. LaCrosse Business Association met recently to begin plans for the LaCrosse Farmers Festival, slated for the weekend of June 18. It was decid...
8 years ago, February 19, 1886 Ol’ folks’ party at Opera hall Monday evening. Don’t forget your lunch baskets. McClaine, Wade & Co., of this city, have chartered three grain ships, which are now being loaded at Portland. Their destination is Liverpool. A certain wit in Farmington, celebrated for his poetical talent, was thrown down and severely stunned for a time by a ten gallon keg of Farmington brewery water; the same having been won on a wager. The attendance at the public school is now 172, divided as follows: primary department, Miss...
Preschoolers and their favorite adults are invited to join Storytime at the Tekoa Library every Thursday at 1:30 p.m. for stories, crafts and other fun. Teens are invited to Study Hour every Wednesday after school at the Tekoa Library. Snacks will be available. Food for Fines continues until the end of February. Clear up to $10 in overdue fines and help neighbors at the same time. A list of suggested items is available at the library....
Collins, Lucas Alan, born Feb. 6, 2011, at six pounds, 12 ounces, to Peter and Sancheen Collins of Pullman. Paternal grandparents are Dianna and Dan Fraser, Roseburg, Ore., and Phillip and Laurie Collins, Beaverton, Ore. Maternal grandparents are Sam and Susan Prentes, Caldwell, Idaho. The baby joins one sister, Kalya, 3. Etelgwi, Mohmed Abdulrazag, born Feb. 5, 2011, at eight pounds, eight ounces, to Abdulragug Etelawi and Wafaq Shawiref of Pullman. The baby joins one sister, Takwa, 4. Lambert, Riley Kent, born Feb. 7, 2011, at seven pounds,... Full story
Week of Feb. 21-25, 2011 At Tekoa School: Monday: No School. President’s day. Tuesday: Pizza, Corn, Tossed Salad, Pineapple. Wednesday: Chicken Nuggets, Chili Beans, Tossed Salad, Pears/Wheat Roll. Thursday: Teriyaki Dippers, Rice Pilaf, Tossed Salad, Peaches/Hot Roll. Friday: Sub Sandwich, Potato Wedges, Veggie Choices. COUNCIL ON AGING SENIOR PROGRAM MENUS Week of Feb. 21-25, 2011 Colfax-Plymouth Congregational Church: Wednesday- Baked potato with chili, cheese and sour cream, mixed vegetables, whole wheat bread, dessert, milk, coffee or t... Full story
February is a great month to remind ourselves to stay upbeat. We celebrated Valentines Day Monday, and it is national heart month. February also comes toward the end of winter, and it can seem like a long way until spring. Everyone knows there are many wonderful things associated with having a positive outlook. Studies have shown positive people are healthier, live longer and recover from life’s setbacks more quickly. Here are five ways you can help yourself stay upbeat. 1) Try to react to everything in a positive way. Remember that you may n... Full story
Dusty Some of the area’s finest shootists fire off rounds Sunday morning at the Dusty Gun Club’s annual sausage shoot. Gunmen took down clay pigeons to compete for packs of sausage. LaCrosse Dollars for Scholars auction committee, chaired by Jen Broeckel, is preparing for the dinner auction scheduled for June. They need donations for the auction. Handcrafted and unique items get the hottest bidding. Other items of high interest are event tickets, trips or services. Donations can be submitted to Jen Broeckel, Carol Audet, Monica Dainty, Kar...
Andrea Tolleson has been a professional nurse since 2003 and has been at Whitman Hospital and Medical Center for the last two years. Even with the impending birth of their fourth child, she still looks forward to taking care of people, especially the elderly. “We have a lot to learn from them, I think,” she said. Andrea and her family moved from the Bothell area in November 2008, when her husband, Richard, was hired by Schweitzer Engineering where he does all the videography for pre...
(See all photos of banners on Page B1 in the weekly paper section) Ten new street banner designs for the fourth annual Colfax Arts Council competition will be mounted on Main Street light standards Sunday. Three artists who have entered for the first time this year are Angela Senter of Palouse and Claudia Rollins and Kathy Mayer, both of Colfax. Ysabeaux Ng of Colfax, an eighth grader at Jennings Junior High, is the lone entrant in the youth division. She is also a first-time entrant. Returning artists are Craig Whitcomb of Lewiston and...
