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Mark and Kathy Vogler listened to Wylie Gustafson sing at Pasco First Lutheran Church Feb. 24 for a cowboy church service. They were able to catch up over pie and coffee following the service. Wylie was headed back to his home in Montana after performing with the Yakima Symphony Saturday night. Bruce and Barb Wollstein, Lacey, spent the weekend of Feb. 23 with her parents, Dick and Helen Appel. They were here to interview candidates for a scholarship they sponsor in the engineering department. Helen and Barb attended the Lionel Hampton Jazz...
Biologist Brian Gaston will talk about wildlife on the Palouse March 11 at 6 p.m. in The Center at Colfax Library. This meeting will be one of the "Science on the Palouse" talks which will focuses upon the various wildlife found on the Palouse, their behaviors and habitats. They will continue the second Monday of each month with regional experts exploring new topics and issues each month. Sponsored by the Whitman Conservation District, the presentations are geared toward adults with youth 10...
Snow banks surrounded the shooting lines from the previous snow storms at the Endicott Gun Club this past Sunday. It was a winter wonderland, as shooters competed in clear and sunny conditions at 17 degrees. Scores are as follows: Open-Connor Pelissier 23, Trevor Johnson 23, Chad Aeschliman 23; Women-Jessica Pelissier 24, Nadine Rice 13, Teri Garrett 9; Juniors-Joe Vietz 22, Chayne Aeschliman 21, Hailee Peterson 9, Cyndi Miller 7; Handicap-Jessica Pelissier 22, Eric Johnson 22, Dave Johnson 21; Doubles-Connor Pelissier 18, Trevor Johnson 17,...
Colfax branch of Columbia Bank seeks donations of new or gently used shoes for those in need. The shoe drive will continue through National Shoe The World Day March 15 with the final day for local shoe collections set for Monday, March 18. The Columbia Bank drive is part of a larger effort throughout the region with donations set to be delivered to the Blessings Under The Bridge organization, based in Spokane, among other organizations. Contact Laura VanDyke at the Colfax Columbia Bank branch for more information....
The Garfield/ Palouse Distinguished Young Women program will be held Sunday, March 10, beginning at 4 p.m. at Silver Creek Connection, 201 W. Union Street, Garfield. Admission for those 12 years and older is $10, ages 11 and younger are free....
"There's a purpose and design for everything," said Mischa Gergen who has traveled a very rough road to come to that conclusion. Mischa moved to the area in 2000. She attended the University of Idaho and worked as a special ed preschool teacher for seven years. During that time, she married. After two years of marriage, they went to see a doctor because her husband had lost a lot of weight. What Mischa did not know at the time was he had also been having bloody stool, stomach cramping and a...
UI faculty art now at Pritchard The University of Idaho Prichard Art Gallery’s annual exhibit of work from faculty in the College of Art and Architecture opened March 1 at Prichard Art Gallery at 414 S. Main St. Multi-material sculptures from Stacy Isenbarger and microscopic images of fungi from David Griffith are among exhibited works. Photography, drawings, paintings, sculptures, mixed media, architectural studies and digital media are included. The exhibit runs through April 6. The gallery is open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday through S...
At Pullman Regional Hospital Jenkins, Emma Lee Grace, born March 1 at six pounds, 14 ounces, to Mason and Julia Jenkins, Moscow, Idaho. Paternal grandparents are Lamar and Jana Jenkins, Hillsboro, Ore. Maternal grandparents are Mike and Paula Miller, Payette, Idaho.... Full story
Thursday, March 7 Colfax – 12 to 2 p.m. by appointment only – Work Resources for Job Seekers and Businesses – Call 254-7357 for an appointment. Albion and Malden – After school FUN-tivites – Please call or check online for specific times and themes. St. John School – 5 to 7 p.m. – Science Fair – Parents and students are invited for an evening of STEM learning. Friday, March 8 Endicott, Malden, Palouse, St. John and Uniontown – Storytime – Come along on a reading adventure. Colfax – 3 to 11 p.m. – Sham-Rock and Roll – Scrapbooking get together...
Daylight Saving Time starts on Sunday, March 10. When local standard time Sunday, March 10, reaches 2 a.m., clocks can officially be advanced forward one hour to 3 a.m. for local daylight time, Sunrise and sunset will be about one hour later, and daylight will extend longer in the evening....
AT COLFAX SCHOOL: Monday: Chicken patty or burger, fries, veggies, fruit Tuesday: Straw hats or chicken patty, refried beans, fruit, donut Wednesday: Mac and cheese smokies or burger, bread stick, peas, fruit Thursday: Calzone or chicken patty, Caesar salad, veggies, fruit Friday: Grilled cheese or burger, tomato soup, fruit, frosted cookie AT ENDICOTT SCHOOL: Monday: Chickenwich with lettuce and tomato, fries, pears Tuesday: Nachos with lettuce and tomato, refried beans, applesauce, coffee bread Wednesday: Early dismissal-Orange chicken with...
TSA pre-check enrollment services will be at the Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport March 7, 8 a.m. - noon and 1 - 5 p.m., and March 8, 9 -11:30 a.m. and 1:30 - 6 p.m. in the ARFF Training Room. The expedited screening program helps take the stress out of travel. Pre-Check offers the ability to bypass normally slow-moving security lanes in favor of an expedited one. By going through the TSA Pre-Check lane, passengers no longer have to remove shoes, the 3-1-1 liquid compliant bag, laptops, light outerwear/jackets, and belts. TSA Pre-Check is offere...
A free positive parenting workshop will be offered in two sessions, April 23 and 30, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Jennings Elementary School in Colfax. This workshop is designed for families who have a child displaying undesirable behaviors. Part one will deal with what is behind behaviors and behavior prevention. Part two will be identifying and effectively teaching positive behaviors. An optional home visit is available to all families that attend, tailoring these methods. Free child care will be provided to all who sign up, and a free dinner...
Dorie passed away peacefully February 21, 2019, at the age of 90. Dorie was born August 27, 1928, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, daughter of George and Mary (Miller) Branshaw. She lived in Milwaukee until the age of three when the family moved to Everett, Wash. She graduated from Everett High School in 1946. She married Lloyd Nelson (1921-2015) on July 13, 1946, in Everett. They were blessed with 69 years together. They raised four children, Michael (Lydia), Rio Verde, Ariz., Thomas (Sharon),... Full story
Memorial services for Ralph Trenton Heinlen, 87, will be at 11 a.m. June 15, 2019, at the Palouse Federated Church with Pastor Corey Laughary officiating. The United States Army Honor Guard and the Potlatch V.F.W. Post will participate. A luncheon will follow. Mr. Heinlen died Feb. 26, 2019, at the Whitman Hospital in Colfax. Born Feb. 23, 1932, in Bucyrus, Crawford County, Ohio, to LeRoy and Ermina (Eckert) Heinlen, he grew up on the family farm until he was in the fifth grade and the family... Full story
Anthony Jay Line passed away peacefully in his home on March 4, 2019. Tony was born March 6, 1948, at Coos Bay, Oregon, to Marian and Kenneth Line. Tony comes from a large family with seven siblings. He is survived by his spouse, Linda Kay Line, who he has been married to for 40 years. His children, Allen Joe Jackson (d.2011), Carrie (Bruce) Paulk, Diena Wasson, Brandon Avery, Jason Avery and daughters Brandy and Robyn Line; 15 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Tony has resided in Colfax, Wash., for 41 years and had a career driving... Full story
Glen E. Stanard, long time area contractor, passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2019, at The Courtyard in Colfax, at the age of 80. A gathering for friends and family will be Sunday, March 10, beginning at 1:00 pm at the Colfax Golf Course. Glen will be laid to rest privately in the Colfax Cemetery. He was born December 2, 1938, in Carleton, Nebraska, to Roger and Crystal Spafford Stanard. The family moved to Spokane and Glen graduated from Central Valley High School. He served in the U.S. Army... Full story
Dr. James (Jim) Lorin Lord, DDS, MSD, PS passed away February 17, 2019, at 81 years old, in Seattle, Wash., due to complications associated with cancer following a stroke. Jim was born November 20, 1937, in Ellensburg, Wash., to Roy and La Verda Lord Jim was raised in Colfax, Washington, and went on to attend Washington State University where he graduated with a Bachelor's of Science degree in Zoology in 1960. He furthered his education at the University of Washington where he obtained a Doctor... Full story
Questions 1. GEOGRAPHY: What is the capital city of the Yukon territory in Canada? 2. LANGUAGE: What is the ending to the proverb that begins, “All roads lead ...”? 3. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: Which country’s flag is a red circle on a white background? 4. SCIENCE: What gas with a distinctive odor is created by a lightning strike? 5. GEOMETRY: How many sides does a decagon have? 6. COMICS: What is the full name of Batman’s butler? 7. MOVIES: What was the name of Johnny Depp’s character in the “Pirates of the Caribbean” movie? 8. BIBLE: On what mount...
* It is still not known who made the following sage observation: “The difference between ‘involvement’ and ‘commitment’ is like an eggs-and-ham breakfast: The chicken was ‘involved’; the pig was ‘committed.’” * Those who study such things say that if you were (for reasons unspecified) to eat the liver of a polar bear, you’d die. The amount of vitamin A stored in that organ constitutes a fatal dose for humans. * You might be surprised to learn that high-quality opals can be more valuable than diamonds. * John Tyler, born March 29, 1790, was t...
