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8 years ago May 8, 1885 A slight shock of an earthquake last Saturday night. Stella, 6-year old daughter of Mayor Perkins, glanced askance at eternity through water last Tuesday. In playing around a spring inadvertently left uncovered, she lost her balance and fell in, head downward. The casing of the spring is a barrel, projecting a few inches above ground, and her descent was stopped by one foot coming in contact with the rim. Little Charlie Ewart, another 6-year old, realized the danger in which his playmate was in and pulled her away...
Defense attorney John Synder, Deputy Prosecutor Dan LeBeau, and District Court Judge Doug Robinson were among 29 professionals, representing 16 different fields at Garfield-Palouse Middle School’s annual “Career Day” April 22. The professions included the fields chosen by the students during the planning stages. Each student was able to attend three different sessions. Other professional participants included Sam Gregg, architect; Paula Echanove and Joan Swenson, restauranteers; Palouse Mayor Michael Echanove, computer specialist; Ken Renst...
Gazette Reporter When Colfax native Mark Gudmunson’s miracle happened, he was driving. His faith had been so-so lately and his lifestyle was lagging. Then, it happened. In 2006, he was in his car on the road to Spokane, and the plot of a novel suddenly came to him. As the days passed, the notion of writing a book weighed more and more heavily on his heart. So, Gudmunson began to write. And write and write and write. “There was no booming voice that came. The story just came over my heart,” Gudmunson said Four months later, he had in his hands...
* On May 20, 1506, the great Italian explorer Christopher Columbus dies in Valladolid, Spain. Columbus, and most others, greatly underestimated the world’s size. In 1492, Columbus sighted Cuba, which he thought was mainland China, and in December he landed on Hispaniola, which he thought might be Japan. * On May 19, 1864, President Abraham Lincoln writes to anti-slavery Congressional leader Sen. Charles Sumner of Massachusetts, proposing that widows and children of soldiers should be given equal treatment regardless of race. As a result, C... Full story
Alternatives to Violence on the Palouse this week will wrap up a tour of nine town council meetings around the county. Since early April 5, team members have gone to each town to let city leaders know about the services available for local victims. “I just familiarize them with who I am and our agency,” Rebekah MillerMacphee, sexual assault prevention educator said in an interview with the Gazette Monday. She also appeared at the Oakesdale City Council session Monday night. The goal of the tour was to update town officials on the ava... Full story
National Nurses Week Theme for this years’ National Nurses Week is: “Nurses: Caring Today for a Healthier Tomorrow.” Whitman Hospital and Medical Center has over 80 registered nurses and nursing assistants that help provide exceptional care to our patients. The nursing staff is here to respond to needs in the emergency department, help deliver a babies in our state-of-the-art delivery rooms, provide care and comfort before surgery and help through the recovery process. National Nurses Week is celebrated annually from May 6, also known as Natio...
Edmond E. Nelson A memorial service for Edmond Ellsworth Nelson, 47, will be Friday, May 7, at 1 p.m. at the Church of the Nazarene in Princeton, Idaho, with the Rev. Kathy Kramer officiating. Potlatch VFW and an United States Army honor guard will conduct military honors. Mr. Nelson died suddenly from an apparent heart attack Thursday, April 29, 2010, in Moscow. Born April 13, 1963, at Hermiston, Ore., to Elmo Ellsworth and Ethel Nadine Currie Nelson, he attended school at Troy, Idaho, and later graduated from the Walla Walla High School in... Full story
Andrus, Christopher Jeffrey, born April 25, 2010, at seven pounds, seven ounces, to Shane and Lorena Andrus of Pullman. Grandparents are Jeff and Cindy Andrus of Lacrosse and great-grandmother is Donna Andrus, also of LaCrosse. Dahmen, Isabelle Rose, born April 26, 2010, at seven pounds, 13 ounces, to Beckie and Bret Dahmen of Pullman. Paternal grandparents are Jeanne and Wally Dahmen, Pullman. Maternal grandparents are Jim McKee and Kathie Power, Pullman. The baby joins two brothers, Cole, 11, and Zack, 8. Eucker, Emma Jane, born April 22,...
Tekoa junior and senior high school students earning all-A grade averages for third quarter are Margeaux Kliewer, junior; Nicole Zimmerman, freshman; Morgan Angelo, eighth grade; Kimberly Groom and Rebecca Zimmerman, seventh grade. Students earning a 3.50 to 3.99 grade point average are Paige Webber, Stephen Wright, Sara Warner, Bryanna Solano, seniors; Marili Persson, Earl Gaines, Sarah Lilly, Zachary Gilroy, juniors; Camron Reum, Kelsey St.John, Zachary Zimmerman, Joe Gaines, Marisa Crowe, sophomores; Kayler Dub, Alexandria Overton, Darby...
Week of May 10-14, 2010 At Colton School: Monday: Orange chicken over rice, Mandarin oranges, mixed vegetables. Tuesday: Pancakes, sausage, hashbrowns, applesauce. Wednesday: Country fried steak, mashed potatoes with gravy, green beans, rolls, Jello cake. Thursday: Chicken wraps, soft pretzels, carrots and fruit. Friday: Hamburgers, onion rings, green salad, fruit. At Garfield/Palouse School: Monday: French dip or sub sandwich, salad, fruit. Tuesday: Terri dippers or teriyaki chicken, fried rice, vegetable, fruit, rolls. Wednesday: Chicken...
Driving Helpers for Aging Drivers and Concerned Families Dear Savvy Senior, What types of resources are available to help elderly drivers and their families? My 84-year-old mother still drives fairly well but her driving skills have diminished some over the past few years and I know the day is soon coming where she’ll need to quit. Backseat Son Dear Backseat, With more and more Americans driving well into their 70s, 80s and beyond, there are lot’s of programs, tools and resources that exist today to help older drivers and their concerned fam...
The annual library penny drive at Garfield Library brought in over $144 in change. Children in the kindergarten-first class topped the donation competition to win an ice cream party. The branch also received large glass jars and plastic baggies of change from Garfield residents who wanted their saved pennies to go towards a good cause. The funds from the drive help support the library’s children programs such as Storytime and Summer Reading Program. The library will be part of Garfield’s May 15 May Day parade and have a display at the park betw... Full story
Oakesdale Oakesdale School will hold their annual Art Show/Spring Concert tonight, Thursday, May 6, at the school. The art show will start at 6 p.m. in the cafeteria followed by the concert at 7 p.m. in the gym. The Senior Class will have a Mother’s Day weekend car wash and bake sale Saturday, May 8, beginning at 9 a.m. (weather pending) at the Oakesdale Fire Station. Bridge Club was hosted by Wanda Brown at the Feeding Station in Tekoa last Thursday. Winning high prize was Nina Gregory, second high Jo Sturm, Traveling Darlene Rickett and B... Full story
Eastern Washington University in Cheney recently announced the 2010 Winter Quarter Dean’s List. The following are Whitman County students. An undergraduate student who earns 12 quality hours (QHRS) and receives a GPA of 3.5 or better is placed on the Dean’s List for the quarter. If the student has placed a directory restriction on their records the name will not be released for publication. COLFAX: David Ledbetter, Abby Erickson, Saybra Morris, Justin Marshall, Shelby Ledbetter. COLTON: Nicole Riedner, Chelsea Meyer, Emily Tilton. LAC...
Dusty Ryan and Kjirsti Nilsen, four year old Owan, three year old twins Clara and Elsie and 18-month old Annie of Torrington, Conn., are visiting her parents, Norm and Gloria Erickson. They arrived last Wednesday and will return to their home Friday. Marc Watson celebrated his birthday at his home Sunday with his wife Judy, his parents Joe and Susan Watson of Pullman and his children Jasmine, Josi and Jesse. Vicki Broeckel and Carol Kyllo were among approximately 35 women who attended a bridal shower Sunday afternoon at the Selbu Lutheran...
Lacrosse The Community Pride Committee will have a cleanup work day at the grocery store Saturday, May 15, at 9 a.m. Any resident who would like to assist is more than welcome to join in. The committee plans a fund-raiser to help meet expenses of getting the store up and running. A family oriented evening May 22 at 6 p.m. will include dinner and world famous comedian Leif Skyving who is coming to town for entertainment. Leif, who has appeared on David Letterman, was a finalist in the Seattle International comedy competition and multiple...
Rosalia The Early Learning Center of Rosalia learned this week that they placed fourth in the nation for Community Service in the contest sponsored by Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), according to Jessica Kile, director. Twelve children took part in the contest. The children created holiday decorations that were used as centerpieces for several senior citizen luncheons in Rosalia and Spokane. Patriotic projects also included learning about presidents for President’s Day and the U...
Hooper Betty and Conly Merritt joined friends and family from Eatonville in Yakima for the weekend. They toured the Agricultural Museum in Union Gap and attended the vintage car show there. Jessica McGregor joined sister Micalya Cramer and friend Stephanie Pierce, both of Clarkston, in Spokane for the weekend. They all joined in the Bloomsday run Sunday before returning home. Anna May Tobin joined Cathy and Scott Blankenship in Moscow Saturday to watch granddaughter Caitlin perform in the UI production of the musical Grease. Keith and Carla... Full story
Uniontown’s sausage feed logo contest deadline is approaching. Artisans at the Dahmen Barn will accept entries through June 1. The Sausage Feed in Uniontown has been held annually since 1954, and a catchy graphic identity for the event is desired for use in the 2011 publicity. Up to three colors may be used, and the image may be printed on T-shirts and caps. Four tickets with priority seating at the 2011 dinner will be the prize. Entries can be mailed to: Artisans at the Dahmen Barn, Attn.: Logo Contest, Box 36, Uniontown 99179. Please i... Full story
All Garfield/Palouse students, fourth grade through high school are invited to participate in auditions for the Gar-Pal Players fall production of “Peter Pan.” Auditions will be Thursday, May 13, 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Palouse band room and Tuesday, May 18, 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Garfield band room. Anyone hoping to be considered for a song should bring sheet music and be prepared to sing. Otherwise, come prepared to read lines. Scripts may be checked out in advance....
Artisans at the Dahmen Barn in Uniontown will host a community blood drive Thursday, May 20, at the Barn. A mobile collection unit from the Inland Northwest Blood Center will be at the Barn from 2 to 6 p.m. Donor applicants will be screened in the Barn. Photo identification is required and donors should drink fluids and plan to eat a meal at least two hours prior to arrival. Donors must be at least 18 or have an INBC permission slip signed by a parent or guardian. An entire list of criteria is available online at www.inbc2.org, where... Full story
Hannah Walker of Colfax was honored as Colfax Beta Sigma Phi Woman of the Year at the annual Beta Sigma Phi Founder’s Day banquet April 27 at the Holiday Inn Express in Pullman. She was presented with a certificate of appreciation and a gift certificate. Hannah and her mother, Emily Adams, were guests of Preceptor Beta Beta of Colfax. Chris Kackman, who listed the accomplishments of the recipient who most recently served as the head of the FISH organization in Colfax. Walker is especially proud of the success of last fall’s Tom’s Turkey Drive...
Extend elevator, silo exhibit at Dahmen The exhibit of timber grain elevators and silos of the Palouse at Dahmen Barn in Uniontown has been extended through May during regular open hours, Thursday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. This exhibit was curated by two architects and includes photos, models and designs by WSU architecture students for the creative re-use of several grain elevators that are presently vacant. A video features interviews with people who own or work in the operating grain elevators is also part of the exhibit. A set of...
Cub Scout pack 595 rode their mountain bikes on the Colfax trail along the Palouse River to its end at the old railway tunnel. They picked up more than six bags of garbage as a community service project. Pictured from left to right are Sam Woodhouse, Anthony Becker, Kelen Becker, Carson Cloaninger, Tommy Cochrane, Martin Larkin, Erin Cochrane and Mike Cochrane. Not pictured are parents Steve Larkin, Mike Becker, Dick Cloaninger and Glenn Woodhouse....
Mike and Mary Reuter knew when they decided to move from their home on Vashon Island to Eastern Washington that when they found the right house, it would feel like home and they would both love it. It took almost five years and a chance sighting of a home for sale by owner before they found that home just outside Colfax. They knew it was the place when the owners told them to come back and look at the house, and they found a jar of jam and zucchini on the counter for them when they returned. “It’s been a very successful move for us,” said...
