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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF DOUGLAS In the Matter of the Estate of INEZ F. WALL, Deceased. No. 17-4-00029-3 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must. before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal...
Alta Fern Kriebel Carlson, 95, former Garfield resident, of Clarkston, died Saturday, May 20, 2017, at Hospice House North in Spokane. A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. June 2 at the Garfield Cemetery with Mark Klohe officiating. Born June 14, 1921, in Garfield to George Mortimer and Estella May Corbett Kriebel, she grew up in Garfield and attended the local schools. After completing her junior year of high school, Alta married Carl Victor Carlson on Oct. 8, 1938, in Garfield. The couple made their home in Garfield until 1947 when they... Full story
8 years ago The Commoner May 20, 1892 Ben Binnard has transferred his interest in the Elite restaurant to Mose Goodman and Dan Binnard, and these young men will henceforth conduct the business at the new location on Main street, directly opposite the public school. They will make family dinners a specialty, and will maintain the reputation of the Elite. Mr. Goodman has long managed the business for Mr. Binnard and the junior member of the new firm is a son of the former proprietor. *** Colfax has listened to more street music of more various...
Sheriff’s Deputy Paul Reavis early May 16 responded to a report of a burglary at the Steptoe store. The burglary was reported at about 6:30 a.m. The door to the store had been pried open, and approximately $500 in cash was reported missing. Two post office boxes located at the store had also been pried open, according to the preliminary report... Full story
Charles Liotta, a member of the 2005 class of Colfax High School who now resides in Seattle, has written a cookbook entitled "The Nice Guy's Guide to Cooking for a Lady." Co-authored by Liotta's friend, Christy Beaver, the book is designed to be a gift a woman can give to a man in her life who is "culinary-challenged," according to Liotta. Liotta has published the book on the Amazon Create Space program. Liotta is the youngest child of the late Al Liotta, who resided in the Shawnee area, and Corrine Hofer Liotta, now residing in Tualatin, Ore....
Whitman County commissioners approved a zone change on appeal Monday, May 5, to shift a 22-acre agricultural zone off Airport Road east of Pullman to cluster residential. The appeal came after a March 15 hearing of the planning commission which voted 4-1 in favor to allow the change, but the one vote nullified it. County Commission Chairman Art Swannack asked for further input from Alan Thomson, county planner. “The reasons why for the no vote, I think, was in error, a misinterpretation of code,” Thomson said, indicating that the com... Full story
The Town of Uniontown will soon extend its sidewalk to the Dahmen Barn at one end and the Rolling Hills subdivision at the other. “From city limits to city limits,” said Brent Lane, Public Works supervisor. The Montgomery Street/Highway 195 sidewalk will extend north from Owen Street to the Dahmen Barn and south from Frank Street to the southern town limits. The project will be funded by a $306,000 grant from Washington's Transportation Improvement Board and $60,000 from Palouse Regional Transportation Organization. The concrete paths are to be...
The City of Palouse is now accepting bids for a small stockpile of sand at 200 East Whitman Street in front of the Tony Kettel Skate Gardens site. The sand was stockpiled to use against a flooding threat early this spring. Minimum bid will be $25. Sealed bids must include the name and phone number of the bidder. A 7.8 percent sales tax will be added to all bids. Sealed bids will be accepted until 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 31, at Palouse City Hall, P.O. box 248, 120 East Main Street, Palouse, WA 99161. The successful bidder will be notified by...
The Mason County trial of Cinnamon Brown, former Whitman County Finance Director, has been rescheduled. Brown, 33, had been scheduled for trial May 15 on fraud and forgery charges, but she did not show up in court for a May 1 pre-trial hearing. A warrant for her arrest was subsequently issued the following day, but that warrant was quashed on May 22 after her attorney presented documentation that she had been hospitalized on the May 1 date. The pre-trial has now been rescheduled for July 24, and the trial is set Aug. 8. Brown, who resigned...
Spring has been a long time coming this year, which has put everything at the Perkins House into a rush. This year’s annual Ice Cream Social will again be on the last Sunday in June, the 25th, from 1 to 4 p.m. After a one-year absence, the Snake River Six band will return. Loretta Paulson is in charge of foods to be offered. There will be Ferdinand’s ice cream to go along with the homemade pies and hamburger lunch. In continuing to create a small “heritage” orchard, Dave Benscoter of the “Lost Apple Project” will be on hand to add two new tre...
Participants learned how to create a beautiful, take-home floral arrangement earlier this week at the Oakesdale Library. Robin Adams from Robin's Nest Floral Design presented the class, and Dolores Haley opened the Oakesdale Museum which provided ample space for the program. Adults in the back from left to the right: Heather Roduner, Kendra Mathia, Robin Adams, Sheilagh Hallagan, Beverly Pearce, Hannah Strong, Janet Satchwell and Janet Stafford. Kids left to right: Ben Roduner and Daniel...
Jordyn Auvil and Tyler George were united in marriage April 29 at 3 p.m. in the band shell of Pioneer Park in Lewiston, Idaho. A buffet dinner and reception followed at the Quality Inn in Clarkston. The ceremony was officiated by Ashley Rickett, the bride's best friend from childhood who became ordained especially for this ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Bill and Kay Auvil of Oakesdale. The groom is the son of Duke and Kathy Chenoweth of Manhattan Beach, Calif., and Dwayne and Diana Georg...
“Colfax Voices & History,” a film from the school's community outreach committee and sixth grade class at Jennings Elementary, will be presented June 1 at 6:30 p.m. in the Colfax High School auditorium. Running for 1.5 hours, the film features Bruce MacDougall, Chris Wells, Marcia Cocking, John Huber, Virginia Huber, Kristie Kirkpatrick, Patti Cammack, Don Cox, Don Schmick, Mark Johnson, Val Gregory and Judge Gary Libey. Admission is free.... Full story
Endicott ANNE LOWE Gazette Correspondent Attendance at Endicott Community Club's flea market May 20 was interrupted for about two hours by rain. The Relay for Life bake sale made more than $200 selling a selection of cookies, sweet rolls, cakes and candy. Dad's Night In Pinochle Club was at the home of Mary Repp. Present were Sharon Huff, Judy Cook, Jenny Meyer, Anne Lowe, Bertie Honn, Marsha Honn, Casy Shiprek, Shirley Morasch, Kathy Storment, Kathy Schlomer and Sue Lynch....
Palouse city pool will open June 17. The pool will be open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Closing time is one hour earlier this year due to a shortage of lifeguards. Swim lesson sessions will be July 10-20 and July 24-Aug. 3. Call city hall to register. Private pool rentals cost $75 plus tax for 1.5 hours with lifeguards provided. The Palouse Pool is funded by a maintenance and operations levy. Swimmers who are not residents of Palouse are encouraged to make a donation...
Dusty Saturday, Di and Larry Brink picked up granddaughters Myla and Alexia Brink, daughters of John and Brandi Brink, to spend the day. Saturday evening, they were joined by the parents, John and Brandi. Myla spent the night with Grandpa and Grandma. Also joining them that same evening was Marion Bay, Mount Lake Terrace. After church Sunday, John, Brandi and Alexia Brink and Mike Stine joined them for dinner. Marion spent a second night with them and attended the funeral for Wilma Aune before returning to her home. Monday, many friends and...
This great horned owl parent and baby were spotted in a tree in an Oakesdale resident’s yard on May 21.... Full story
RTOP slates cast auditions Regional Theatre of the Palouse will have open auditions June 5 and 6 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. for cast members for The Miracle Worker; A Christmas Story, The Musical, and Legally Blonde, The Musical. Show dates: The Miracle Worker - Sept. 22, 23, 28, 29, 30; A Christmas Story, The Musical - Nov. 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12; and Legally Blonde - Feb. 15, 16, 17, 18, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25. RTOP is also enrolling participants in Summer Camps and Teen Workshop. Summer Camps will meet weekdays with session times beginning at 9...
Clancy Pool with library visitors, from left, Darby Watt, Eli Cook, Libby Webb, Emma Loomis, Celeste Larson, Yiamat Sadera and Bristol Willson. Clancy Pool began working in the St. John Library in 1992. She originally applied for the position in order to share her love of reading and have a warm or cool place to wait for her children to finish their sports and other school activities. Since that time she has seen it grow from a small storefront to a significant presence in a new town office and...
Thursday, May 25 Colfax, LaCrosse, Rosalia, Tekoa – Children’s Programs – Early learning, storytime and playtime at the library. View our online events calendar, or call 397-4366 for details about your area. Albion – Knit Night – 5 to 7:30 p.m. – Learn to knit or bring any craft project you are working on and join us as we work together. Colton – 5:30 p.m. – BINGO and Pie – You are invited to come enjoy an evening of BINGO, have a chance to win prizes and, of course, eat pie. Join us in this evening of fun for everyone. Colfax – 6:30 to...
Tom Kammerzell of the Port of Whitman County, Scott Yates of the Washington Grain Commission and Senator Mark Schoesler take a break for a photo opportunity. Jennifer Riddle of Tide Water Barge Line shows off her display. Jacob DeClue of Endicott poses in the giant salmon that was a popular attraction for youngsters. Senator Schoesler and representatives Mary Dye and Joe Schmick all attend the Snake River Family Festival. “Fin the Migrating Salmon,” an interactive salmon display, came from the...
The crowd watches and gathers candy during the parade. Members of the Southeast Washington Marching Band get loose before their performance in the parade. for more Photos see weekly pages: May 25...
Palouse correction In the May 18 edition, the Gazette the article, “Palouse directs water effort for North Palouse River” stated that the city has directed its wastewater engineering consultants to focus efforts on building a seasonal storage tank and winter discharge. To correct the record, the focus is on building a lagoon of approximately eight acres, not a storage tank Election correction, the May 11 Gazette article announcing the upcoming candidate filing erroneously listed Paul Hendrickson as an incumbent board member of the Garfield Sch...
Whitman County Parks and Recreation Director Tim Myers is set for retirement on May 31, and the Board of County Commissioners Monday, May 15, took action to establish an interim plan for the department. The board unanimously voted to appoint Janel Goebel as interim department head. Myers headed up the parks and recreation department and was also the county coordinator for the developmental services department. Goebel is currently the program representative in the parks and recreation department.... Full story
The Colfax School District board rounded out the 2016-17 school year's meetings Monday night, addressing several matters. Superintendent Jerry Pugh reported the conclusion of a clean audit and commented on the junior/senior high school academics awards night, in which 90 students in grades 7-12 were honored for earning a 3.75 grade-point average, or better. “That's a third of the school,” Pugh said. He also noted that Smarter Balance testing finished last week for Jennings Elementary students, with high school students completing theirs this we... Full story
