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At Colfax Schools: Daily items offered at Colfax High School include salad bar, chicken sandwiches, hamburgers, deli sandwiches, vegetarian options, fresh & canned fruit, fresh vegetables, oven fries, yogurt, cottage cheese, bagels and juice. Monday: No School Tuesday: Burgers Deluxe w/works, whole grain bun, oven fries, fruit choice Wednesday: Deli turkey, whole grain bun, potato salad, BBQ beans, mandarin oranges Thursday: Mac & Cheese w/smokies, romaine salad, whole grain roll, fruit choice Friday: French toast sticks, eggs, sausage, fruit,... Full story
Thursday, May 23 Albion & LaCrosse – After School Program – Exciting after-school programs in two locations. Check the calendar for times and themes. Rosalia – 7 to 8:30 p.m. – Picture Books on Parade – Join Kathy Wilkes for a fun and informative evening on using picture books for literacy and as a stepping stone to learning. Friday, May 24 Colfax & Tekoa – Play & Learn – Creative play and sharing for preschoolers and parents every Friday. Saturday, May 25 All branches of Whitman County Library closed for Memorial Day Weekend. Sunday, May 2... Full story
URS names Becker senior vice president Dan Becker, a member of the Colfax High School class of 1973 who has been employed with URS Corporation for 34 years, has been named senior vice president of the company’s power group with responsibility for accounting and finance functions. Becker, who earned a degree in accounting from Eastern Washington University, for the last four years has been finance director for the corporation’s Sellafield Nuclear Complex in West Columbia, England. His wife is the former Kim Small of Colfax. They plan to ret...
Following his resurrection Jesus was seen by His apostles for a period of forty days, according to the Acts of the Apostles, during which “he spoke to them of the kingdom of God” (Acts 1:3). Before the Feast of Pentecost, recall these meetings when Jesus, risen from the dead, goes searching for his sheep. He will not leave them orphans, he tells them, “I will come back to you” (John 14:18). This past Sunday (May 19th) was this year’s celebration of Pentecost. At the same time, Jesus gave some instruction to His disciples, “…behold,...
Thompson, Neibergs lead Viking class Cassie Ann Thompson, daughter of Scott and Ann Thompson, is the valedictorian of the 2013 class at Garfield/Palouse High School, and Hannah Marie Neibergs has been named salutatorian. Thompson, who earned a 3.92 grade average, served as class president for four years. She is a member of the National Honor Society and a member of FFA where she earned the state degree. She played on the Viking volleyball team and won all-league honors. She also competed in trac...
An opening reception for an exhibit of photographs by Jonathan Sachs titled “Somethin’ ‘bout an Old Farm Truck,” will be Sunday, June 2, from 1 to 3 p.m., at Dahmen Barn in Uniontown. The photos are from the collection of Dave Jones’ old trucks in Sprague and aerial photos of the Palouse. Sachs is a professional photographer and graphic designer from Burlington, Mass., who works in a variety of styles and subjects. He has recently been doing aerial photography, particularly of farm lands. He considers the Palouse the most intriguing landscape...
8 years ago May 25, 1888 The ladies of the Episcopal Guild will give a strawberry festival and bazaar at Bleeker, Spencer & Hoar’s hall on Mill street Wednesday evening, May 30th. At that time they will offer for sale a fine lot of handsome aprons of silk, satin, pongee, linen and nainsook, all well made and beautifully trimmed; also aprons of gingham and print. All will be sold for a reasonable profit. The entertainment will consist of singing and recitations, conducted by the Guild, assisted by local talent. Admission 10 cents. Doors open a...
Deborah A. Christel of Pullman, will be among 5,267 students to graduate from the Oregon State University June 15. She will receive a doctorate of philosophy, design and human environment. OSU masters degrees will be awarded to Pullman residents Lauren A. Bell, applied economics; Bryon C. Burleigh, education- college student services administration; Elizabeth D. Hodgin, applied economics; Justin J. Provolt, environmental engineering, and Andrew P. Willis, public health. Mary A. Morey will receive a bachelor of science in horticulture, cum...
Lamont Sprague High School graduation will be Saturday, June 1, at 7 p.m. in the school gym. The 2013 graduating seniors are Kelly Melville, Ethan Melville, Zach Swanger, Alanna Wheeler, Rachel Barres and Jash Fritts. Megan Gaffney, daughter of Sandy and David Irish and Kevin and Debra Gaffney, graduated from Northern Arizona University Friday, May 11, at Flagstaff, Ariz. Joining Megan’s parents were grandmother Betty Stone, aunts Patty Ethredge and Carolyn Behrens. After graduation they all attended a celebratory dinner. On Thursday Megan a... Full story
St. John With just three weeks until St. John gets invaded with thousands of fans for the start of boat races, Amanda Webb says the crew is working hard to get lawns mowed and the slough filled. The first race will be June 15, and she promises it’s going to be bigger and better this year. The Whitman Ladies of the Nile lunch and style show had more than 100 attending from as far away as Spokane. Door prizes were a big hit with many getting great gifts. They had birdhouse’s for sale and most sold. All the money will go to the shriner’s hospi... Full story
Endicott The Community Club met May 14. They are working on the Community Calendar, which will go to press in July. Anyone who would like to be on the calendar can pick up forms at the Endicott Food Center. DNI Pinochle Club met to play cards at the home of Bertie Honn on Monday, May 20. Twelve members were present: Kathy Scholmer, Kathy Storment, Marsha Honn, Shirley Morasch, Mary Repp, Sharon Huff, Jerine Grey, Judy Cook, Anne Lowe, Jenny Meyer, Janet Hedlund and Bertie Honn.... Full story
May is allergy and asthma awareness month. Asthma affects an average of one out of every 10 school-aged children in the United States. Asthma is a serious, sometimes life-threatening chronic respiratory disease that affects the quality of life for almost 25 million Americans, including an estimated 7 million children. In Whitman County, one of every 9 adults has asthma (higher than the state average). In addition, asthma is a leading cause of hospital emergency department visits and school absenteeism. Asthma is a disease of the lungs in which...
September vows set in Wenatchee A Sept. 21 wedding in Wenatchee is planned by Carmen Glaser and Keith Broome, both of Wenatchee. She is the daughter of Ed and Sue Glaser of Colfax, and he is the son of George and Sara Broome and Junell and Jerry Wentz, all of Wenatchee. Carmen graduated from Eastern Washington University in 2007 with a degree in psychology and is employed at Ambitions of Washington as program manager in East Wenatchee. Keith graduated from University of Phoenix in information te...
In the 1870’s and 1880’s, German immigrants streamed into Whitman County from two areas. A large number came from Germany, often Bavaria in southern Germany, and settled in Colfax, Colton and Uniontown. An easy gauge as to where they lived in Germany, those from northern Germany were often Lutheran, and those from southern Germany were often Roman Catholic. Central Germany was more mixed. This large influx from Germany lasted several decades, with railroad construction jobs and land to hom... Full story
Music marked a big week at Colfax High School with the Jazz Band concert last Thursday, May 16, and the senior recital Sunday by Lindsay Webber, winner of the soprano division of the Washington Music Educators state competition at Ellensburg. In the top photo, Jazz band seniors gave their traditional farewell. Judd Thompson advised director Mike Morgan that the “Steep Grade Ahead” warning sign aligns with their projection of the band’s downhill slide after they depart. Other seniors from the l...
*For full coverage of Garfield May Day, see page 10A in the Weekly Pages....
Real estate sales Thomas E. Thompson, Tacoma, to Robin Patrick Cloninger, Garfield, house in Garfield, $80,000, May 13. Dawn M. Richardson, Boise, to Billy and Justine German, Moscow, house on Garfield-Farmington Road, $189,000, May 13. N. Katherine Hayles, Hillsborough, N.C., to Hector R. and Inda Carranza, Pullman, house on SW Skyline Drive in Pullman, $200,000, May 15. Aaron A. and Stephanie M. Fosback, Pullman, to David William and Sarah Ward Crowder, Pullman, house on SW Wadleigh in Pullman, $339,000, May 15. Gordon O. and Patricia M.... Full story
Editor’s Note: The following column was originally published in 2008. A few weeks ago, I wrote about how I made up my mind to save the planet by taking a bus to the store, and let me tell you, that column was as exciting as a column about deciding to ride the bus could possibly be. Newspapers sold out around the world, and both the Barack Obama and John McCain campaigns suspended operations for the day, stating that there was no point in making speeches if “Cameron is going to hog all the media with his wonderful bus stories.” Ever since I wro... Full story
Senior Projects In the midst of school bonds and education cuts our community is fighting to support our schools. Our daughter Camper, will graduate soon but first she must complete her senior project which she started last summer. Her inspiration for her project came from her grandmothers Iris Kramlich and Carol Jorstad who lost their husbands within months of each other and also Dalton DeeRoy who died in an accident some years ago. Both grandmothers were in support of Campers project decision. When times got tough, her uncle and aunt, Joe...
With a steady stream of bad news stories about maimed soldiers, the Boston Marathon bombing and the house of horrors in Cleveland, it would be natural to despair for the human condition. What defect in the human character allows us to do such things? But the survivors of these terrible ordeals tell a different story, one of courage, strength, determination and hope. It is the story of the indomitable human spirit. Iraq war veteran Army Sgt. Brendan Marrocco lost his arms and legs to a roadside bomb in 2009. Not satisfied with his prosthetic...
THERE WAS “scattered applause but also bewilderment from many in the Los Angeles crowd” when Quincy Jones, at his induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame last month, said, “To me, that journey (in music) began in Bremerton. You know Bremerton. Washington, don’t ya?” Jones gave a long, emotional speech about his childhood here after his introduction by Ophrah Winfrey but the newspaper didn’t run any of that. It told of his hanging with Frank Sinatra, Stevie Wonder, Lena Home, Ray Charles, Joe Louis and a lot of other greats when he bec... Full story
Memorial Day weekend will be studded with ceremonies, parades and memorials. It is an important national holiday and an old American tradition. The inspiration to create a day to commemorate those killed in the service of their country began to spread state by state after the Civil War. At first, it was called Decoration Day, due to the practice of decorating grave sites and memorials. The day was dedicated to war dead, but now it is more than just honoring our nation’s soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice. Gradually, the commemoration b...
These reports are from the previous four issues of the Daily Bulletin in Colfax. They are reprinted here for the benefit of Gazette readers who reside outside of Colfax. Some accounts have been updated. **************** ARTS BALLOTING UNDERWAY The banners in this year’s H’art of the Palouse contest sponsored by Colfax Arts Council have been mounted on two blocks in downtown Colfax. Balloting cans for the People’s Choice award have been placed at Ace Hardware, Colfax Chamber of Commerce, Whitman Library, Top Notch, Rosauers, City Hall, Events on...
Several local 2B track and field athletes qualified for the state championships this Friday and Saturday in Cheney. Competing last week at the District 9 meet in Clarkston, Tyler Blakely of the Tekoa-Oakesdale-Rosalia boys took first in the high jump and finished second in the100 meters and 200 meters. SJELW’s Darcy Stamper finished in second in the high jump, tying Blakely’s mark of six feet, while Blakely had less misses. For the girls, Olivia Pakootas took first in the high jump and the tripl... Full story
Colfax High School baseball season finished late Saturday with DeSales taking a one-run win in the last state regional round at Walla Walla. The Irish scored the game’s lone run in the first inning before the two teams locked up in a pitching battle. After seven frames the Irish still had the one-run lead and one of the four tickets to the state show this weekend Ellensburg. "It was a great game to watch, probably the best game we played all year," Colfax Coach Mike Parrish commented. Both teams advanced to the last round, the round of e...
