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My second job out of college was editing a weekly newspaper, The Honeoye Falls Times, in a village outside Rochester, NY. That was 1962, light- years ago. Today, in the Age of Internet, I still appreciate the homespun quality of hometown newspapers. The Gazette provides meaningful information to a sparse rural population. Sadly, many small newspapers are either failing outright or are being gobbled up by faceless corporations. In contrast, I like what I’m seeing at the Gazette. It appears that Free Press Publishing and Roger Harnack, your n...
“Uh, this is Jerry Jones here at the Gazette,” how many times I’ve heard that over the years. Jerry Jones wanted his stories to be accurate and thorough. Many times, as did others, I got a call from Jerry, wanting to verify and add to information he’d gotten in an obituary. Or he wanted to supplement news of an area alumni who had achieved something great beyond Colfax or Whitman County. What will I do without Jerry Jones at the Whitman County Gazette or Daily Bulletin? I will miss his daily trek for the latest happenings at the courtho...
I am writing to implore you in your editorial work about the coronavirus outbreak to impress upon people in no uncertain terms that they must take this seriously. We are going to be in a world of hurt anyway, but ignoring the Governor’s STAY AT HOME order is only going to make it worse – more deaths, including putting healthcare workers in more jeopardy than they already are by overwhelming the limited capacity we have to care for those needing hospital care. This needs to be made real to people! Ignoring the Governor’s order to STAY HOME...
I am writing to express my immense disappointment in the decision to include references to COVID-19 as the “Wuhan flu” or “WuFlu”, as included in the “Gazette takes measures, continues coverage” article in the March 19, 2020, edition of the Whitman County Gazette. Even if written or said in passing, it is unacceptable to refer to this virus by any name that ostracizes a group of people, for it paves the way for racism and false narratives about large groups of people who did not have anything to do with the virus. I know that the Gazette and...
The efforts to contain COVID-19 have disrupted basic aspects of daily life across southeastern Washington―and for good reason. But if we’re not vigilant, this virus will wreak more social and economic damage than it must. It will distract us. Recently, federal agencies released a draft Environmental Impact Statement on the 14 Columbia and Snake River dams. The last day to comment―April 13―is fast approaching. As the Tri-City Herald Editorial Board recently wrote, “The coronavirus eventually will pass, but the future of our region depends on wha...
I would like to thank, as Mr. Rogers would say, all the "helpers". I apologize because I will overlook someone. Thank you to those who work in healthcare, garbage collectors, all school employees, grocery store, post office, firefighters, government, and everyone else. I know everyone is trying their best during this stressful pandemic. Bless everyone and their family and friends who may be at risk or suffering. My dad used to tell me that if I caught crabs and put them in a 5 gallon bucket, I would never have to put a lid on to keep them in...
A routine item for required approval on the March 12 Colfax School Board agenda was the resignation of Tina Scholz. “Can we not approve a resignation?”asked board member Terry Huber. Scholz had announced earlier she will not sign a new teaching contract for next fall, after 26 years in the district, citing health reasons. “My body is no longer able to keep up with the stress and rigor of the classroom due to my multiple sclerosis,”she wrote in a letter to District Superintendent Jerry Pugh. Her career includes 25 years as high school yearboo...
The playground equipment and restrooms within the City of Pullman park system have closed due to COVID-19 concerns. The move was deemed necessary for the health and safety of the community. For questions or more information, call Pullman Parks, Facilities & Recreation at 509-338-3227, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m....
Art and Colene Sager flew their plane to Joseph, Ore., a week ago Thursday. It was a beautiful day and the Wallowa Mountains were majestic with the sun shining on the snow. It was warm enough that they sat outside on a street bench eating their “take-out.” Joseph airport has a courtesy car to get from the airport into town, so besides the beautiful area, it is their favorite place to fly just for the joy of flying. At the beginning of March, Karen Broeckel was in Spokane for a week of baby and critter sitting at the home of her sister, Pat...
Tucker Senter became a published author at the age of 15. Now 16 as of Sunday, he's working on writing a couple more books. Tucker's first book, "Frank Morris: The Man Who Escaped Alcatraz" is a non-fiction about Frank Morris, a cousin of Senter's that he heard several stories about while growing up from his grandma. "There's a lot of theories about him, and there's some books that have those theories in them, so I kind of wanted to write a book that was true," said Senter. He researched both...
Born October 29, 1924, on the family farm near Endicott, the eighth of twelve children born to Adam V. and Mary Elizabeth Gerlitz Morach, Alice passed from this life on the 15th of March, 2020, at the age of 95 years. In her long life she experienced the world of the depression, the second world war, and the life of a mother and farm wife. She spent her first few years after graduating high school as a nanny for the family of Dr. Randall Henry, living in Santa Barbara and Chicago for a time.... Full story
Marjorie (Marge) Louise McCully passed away suddenly at her home in Steptoe, Wash., at the age of 83 on Saturday, March 21, 2020. She was born May 25, 1936, in Pomeroy, Wash., to John Hannas and Viola Wilson Hannas. Marge grew up in the Mayview-Pomeroy area and later graduated from Pomeroy High School in 1954, and married her high school sweetheart, Dick McCully, on June 12, 1954. Marge farmed and ranched right alongside Dick their entire farming and ranching career in the Long Hollow -... Full story
With a passion for farming and the rural life-style, Betty spent her adult life working with her late husband, Donald Bruce, on their family farm near Tekoa, Washington. When not at work, she understood the joy that comes from being with family and friends and loved every minute of a good conversation with good friends. Betty is survived by a daughter and three sons including: Kathleen Brown and husband Raymond of Spangle, Wash.; Tim Bruce and wife Gail of La Conner, Wash.; Dan Farrell of... Full story
Longtime Whitman County farmer, Durand Cox, passed away Monday, March 23, 2020, at his home in Pullman. He was 81. Durand was born in Colfax to Dallas and Lena Cox. He and his wife Roberta farmed in the LaCrosse/Hay area for many years until moving to Pullman just over one year ago. Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced by Bruning Funeral Home in Colfax. A full obituary will be published when it becomes available.... Full story
From horses to space shuttles, babies to great-grandchildren, typewriters to iPads, significant changes in transportation, communications, and modern conveniences have embodied and enhanced Helen Widman's life. Her historical Palouse family roots run deep. Her grandmother, Nancy Bourn West, crossed The Oregon Trail with her family by means of ox team and covered wagon at age two, settling in the Rosalia area. Her grandfather, Mahlon H. West, was a stagecoach driver in the Palouse Country in... Full story
Kay Margaret Upshaw went on to be with the Lord on March 13, 2020. She was in the presence of her loving family. Born April 22, 1936, in Endicott, Wash., in her grandfather, Dr. Dan Henry's house. She was born to Dr. Robert & Dorothy Henry. At one year of age, Kay suffered a total hearing loss. At age four, she was sent with her Aunt Jessie to Central Institute for the Deaf, in Missouri, where she learned to speak & read lips. She would travel back to Colfax, Wash., during holidays & school vaca... Full story
Passed away in Spokane, Wash., on March 8, 2020. Gordon was born on the family ranch in Latah, Wash., March 21, 1925. He was the son of Noah (Joe) Lederer and Alice Mooney Lederer. Gordon attended Latah Grade School and graduated from Latah High School in 1943. After high school he worked at Armour Meat Packing Company in Spokane. Thru the years, Gordon worked at the Latah Warehouse sacking peas, milling, loading box cars, shipping and building grain elevators. He worked as a mechanic in the... Full story
Gerald Wayne Gilchrist (Jerry) passed away peacefully from natural causes on March 21, 2020. He was born on December 16, 1934 in Colfax, Wash., and was the fourth child to bless the home of Dora and DeMoine Gilchrist Sr. From the very beginning, Jerry was full of life and laughter. He and his brother Robert (Bob) had many adventures growing up on the family farm at Union Flat just outside Colfax. Jerry loved to tell stories of their shenanigans. During his school years, Jerry played football... Full story
SEWEDA will host Cup O’ Joe on the Palouse via webinar with Pullman Marketing on April 1 at 10 a.m. Jeff Perry, founder of More Than Engineering, will be discussing “A Magnified Mindset for the Small Business Owner: Strengthening working relationships & improving business results.” Perry’s business is a consulting/coaching service focused on leadership, culture, strategy and process improvement. Perry will tailor some of his presentation to the current situation we are all facing on “How we respond to challenges and different situation...
On Friday, March 20, Whitman County Auditor Sandy Jamison certified the Presidential Primary election counts for the county. In total, from this election, 11,218 ballots were submitted of the 24,687 registered voters, with a voter turnout of 45.44 percent. Democratic votes ended with a total of 6,812, with the county leader of Bernie Sanders receiving 3,040 of those votes. Second in the county is Joesph Biden with 2,050 votes and in third, Elizabeth Warren with 727 votes. Overall in Washington, Joseph Biden won the state primary election...
Due to Washington Gov. Jay Inslee’s “Stay at Home” order, Whitman County Library’s online catalog can no longer accept requests for materials. Library staff will mail the items that patrons have already requested through Wednesday, March 25. After that time, all non-essential staff will stay at home in compliance of the governor’s order. Website services like downloadable eBooks and audio books will remain available from the library’s website, as will valuable electronic resources like Lynda.com, Mango Language Instruction, NewsBank Ne...
Colfax Monday, March 30: Meatloaf, roasted red potatoes, vegetables, pears, dessert Thursday, April 2: Crab linguine, broccoli, green salad, fruit, birthday dessert Palouse Wednesday, April 1: Crab linguine, broccoli, green salad, fruit, birthday dessert Pullman Tuesday, March 31: Asian chicken and rice with vegetables, cabbage salad, mandarin oranges, fortune cookie Friday, April 3: Crab linguine, broccoli, green salad, fruit, birthday dessert...
NOTICE OF ROAD CLOSURE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following Whitman County roads/bridges will be closed to vehicular traffic local access only as part of the Almota Road Reconstruction, County Road Project No. 8000-8, pursuant to R.C.W. 47.48.01, for the time periods specified below: County Road No. 8000, the Almota Road from the Upper Union Flat Road, milepost 6.92, to Stevick Road, milepost 9.28, from March 30, 2020 to July 31, 2020 for any consecutive 12 week period. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISIONERS of Whitman County,... Full story
SPOKANE -- The Gates Foundation announced today a donation of $250,000 to the Eastern Washington COVID-19 Community Response and Recovery Fund to deploy resources to community-based organizations. This commitment from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation brings the Eastern Washington Response and Recovery Fund to $631,500, with donations from businesses, philanthropic organizations and individual donors. The fund is hosted at Innovia Foundation. “This generous donation from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation provides a message of hope for l...
OLYMPIA -- The state announced Tuesday, March 24, that all publicly owned lands managed by Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission and Department of Fish and Wildlife are closed to the public. The closure will last at least two weeks, officials said, noting it includes wildlife areas as well as public access areas such as trailheads and boat launch facilities.. Gates and facilities will be locked and all public services suspended, officials said. Rangers will be "present to preserve and protect" resources," officials said. The closure...
