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NOTICE OF HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Whitman County Commissioners have set the date of Monday, June 18, 2018, at 10:30 a.m. in their Chambers, Courthouse, Colfax, WA, for proposed amendment #1 to the 2018 Whitman County budget. At that time, it is requested all department heads/elected officials requesting an amendment be present. The total amount of the proposed amended budget is approximately $66,000,000. Copies of the proposed amendment will be available June 18, 2018, by calling 397-5240. Disabled accommodations are accessible... Full story
An instrument petting zoo will be hosted at the Endicott Library by music teacher Billy Ray Monday, June 11, at 11 a.m. The St. John Library will offer offering the same program, but without Ray, Wednesday, June 13, at 1 p.m. For more information, including summer reading programs, contact Tia Langston at the Endicott Library 657-3429, or Clancy Pool at the St. John Library 648-3319....
County commissioners have set a June 18 date for amending the county's current year budget, which has been set at approximately $66 million. Administrator Gary Petrovich said the approved budget is now undergoing a review process by department heads and elected officials, and any adjustments will be reviewed by commissioners. Any adjustments will be made at the set date. Amended figures will be available before the hearing, which is scheduled to begin at 10:30 a.m....
Dear Savvy Senior, What’s the best way to go about making a living will? I recently retired and would like to start getting my affairs in order, just in case. Approaching 70 Dear Approaching, Preparing a living will now is a smart decision that gives you say in how you want to be treated at the end of your life. Here’s what you should know, along with some resources to help you create one. Advance Directive To adequately spell out your wishes regarding your end-of-life medical treatment you need two legal documents: A “living will,” which t... Full story
Sharon Aeschliman Jan. 31, 1938 – May 31, 2018 Sharon Joan (Hodge) Aeschliman went to be with her Savior on May 31st, 2018. She was born to Joe and Wilma Hodge January 31st, 1938. As a young girl, she and her parents lived on the family farm in the Wilcox area. Later, they moved nearby to a farm on Penawawa Road. Sharon had many memories of caring for and riding her Dad’s and Grandfather’s horses and of enjoying the companionship of special family pets, particularly a pair of collie dogs she had in her grade school years. As a teenager, after a... Full story
Library books Elwood folk tour Folk music with luthier and songwriter John Elwood will come to four local branches of Whitman County Library as part of this year’s summer reading theme Libraries Rock! Families are invited to come enjoy toe-tapping, hand-clapping music suitable for all ages at the following branch locations in June: Monday, June 11 – Oakesdale at 2 p.m.; Monday, June 18 – Colton at 10:30 a.m;. Wednesday, June 27 – Albion at 11:30 a.m.; Thursday, June 28 – Tekoa at 12 p.m. Elwood will sing traditional folk songs and play the...
WSU Transportation Services has closed part of Thatuna Street from Linden to Colorado Street on campus June 5 through June 29 to create a temporary pedestrian mall. The intersection where Thatuna Street and C Street connect to Colorado Street is misaligned, causing line-of- sight issues for pedestrians, vehicles and buses in the College Hill residential area. Anchored bollards will be installed at the north and south ends of the closure to prohibit vehicle access. Pedestrian traffic will be on the right side of Thatuna Street towards Colorado...
Dusty Thirty people participated in the second annual Palouse Art Retreat at Eureka Farm in Dusty over Memorial Day Weekend. Nadja Ochs Wilson, who runs the Northwest Art Center in Duvall, sponsored this event. She brought two teachers, Susan Jenkins and Laura Henion, as well as all the necessary art supplies. Most of the participants came from the Duvall area and locals were from Dusty, Palouse, Oakesdale, Elberton and Pullman. Some stayed at The Parsonage Bed and Breakfast in Dusty or at Eureka Farm. The weekend began Friday evening with a ki... Full story
As the school year draws to a close, Mary Chastain will wrap up 31 years of teaching. Out of those years, 27 of them have been well-spent teaching in LaCrosse. Mary is grateful to have been able to teach so many children over the years and to work with such a fantastic group of faculty and staff as well. She said she has heard many people in LaCrosse refer to the school as, “the best public-private school out there.” Each student has their own Chromebook, teachers get along, the classes are small enough to give each student individual att... Full story
24 Bulldog painting to make final exit... Full story
8 years ago The Commoner June 2, 1893 “We the jury find the defendant guilty of manslaughter, and recommend him to the mercy of the court.” This verdict of the jury in the Champ Payne murder case, returned after sixteen hours deliberation, at 8 o'clock yesterday morning, will meet with popular approval. *** Officer Carter's quick eye detected a hobo in the act of stealing a pair of pants from Aaron Kuhn's store last Friday noon, and the thief is now in the county jail on a 30 days sentence imposed by Justice Dillon. The fellow gave his nam...
MARRIAGE LICENSES Derek Elliott Oliver, 26, and Lydia Anne Miller, 29, both Pullman, May 11. Ryan Nels Collins, 22, Elma, and Kacie Paige Morgan, Pullman, May 14. Nichala Anthony LaFrazia, 23, Las Vegas, Nev., and Nicole Jean Manzione, 21, Pullman, May 14. Gulcan Semra Sahin, 30 and Kaan Koper, 28, both Pullman, May 14. Breitan Adair Haug, 18, and Kayla Bridget Owens, 18, both Pullman, May 22. Juan Jose Quiros Vargas, 31, and Vanessa Nathalia Vargaz Munoz, 31, both Pullman, May 23. Meghan Elizabeth Gfeller, 24, St. John, and Richard Lynn Kulm,... Full story
Here’s a switch! Rather than closing another pulp and paper mill, a new one is under construction right here in Washington. Columbia Pulp’s plant on the Snake River will use a new technology that pulls cellulose out of the abundant straw left over from wheat and alfalfa harvests. The $184 million plant near Dayton is scheduled to open later this year. Traditionally, pulp comes from wood either grown specifically for paper making or as byproducts from sawmills. When fully operational, it will add 100 full-time jobs in Columbia County, which the...
One of the rules of our politics is that it's permissible to accuse the Trump administration of anything, and the claim that it "lost" 1,475 migrant children fits the bill. It has lit up social media and made the debate over a new Trump policy of "zero tolerance" at the border even more hysterical than it would be otherwise. The 1,475 factoid makes it sound as though the Trump administration had these children in its custody and then one day couldn't find them. Instead, Health and Human Services had placed them, along with thousands of others... Full story
Let's give President Donald Trump his due: He's right when he refers to Washington as "The Swamp." It really does fester with marsh scum. What the Trumpster doesn't say is that he's just another of the bottom-feeding swamp cretins. Right now, you're probably muttering at me sarcastically: "Don't hold back. Tell us what you really think." Well, that is what I really think, a contempt of the political lowlifes and their petty con men and women inner tubes who keep them afloat in the contamination. One of their favorite survival tactics is... Full story
Colfax High School valedictorian Kyle Appel and salutatorian Chase Baerlocher received their medals at the Colfax commencement ceremony Saturday morning at the start of a ceremony in which 55 members of the class of 2018 received their diplomas. Colfax Principal Carrie Lipe also recognized six members of the class who received the Washington State Honors Award. They included Appel, Baerlocher, Rebekah Huber, Connor Johnson, Kiah Miller and Sara Whelchel. These students were in the top 10 percent of this year’s Washington state graduating class... Full story
Historically, third political parties have been on the fringes of the political spectrum, although they have played important roles in bringing selective issues to the fore. These parties have not fared well in national elections, but often, over time, their platforms and proposals have gained national acceptance. That was in a time that the two dominant parties were closer to each other than they are now. Both parties, Republican and Democrat, basically hugged the center line, although they professed important differences. The political...
Legion triple-A ball has returned to the scene this year. Pullman Patriots have been revived and are now campaigning in the Spokane senior league schedule. The Patriots have been sidelined for the past five years and that kept local players out of the senior circuit for the summer campaign. Senior Legion ball allows players up to 19 years of age to compete and provides more baseball action for high school players who have completed their senior year. Pullman High Coach Mike Kincade is heading the Pats’ team this year. Kincade last year h...
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. INTERSECTION OF 26-195 ON AGENDA Colfax Mayor Todd Vanek reported at Monday night's city council session that state Department of Transportation officials have scheduled an appearance at the July 2 city council session to discuss alternatives for upgrading the intersection of highways 195 and 26 at the north end of Colfax. The session has b...
A scattering of veteran teachers around the county retire this week, including two with almost 30 years each at Colfax High School. Watch this space for stories of more retirees in next week’s Gazette. Cary Cammack The year Cary Cammack began in Colfax, in the fall of 1991, eight kids turned out for the musical. He is retiring this year after directing 26 annual musicals, with an average cast of 40-45. Cammack began in Colfax teaching music/choir to students at Jennings Elementary and the h... Full story
Pullman Patriots rapped six hits off a Spokane Bandits pitcher Tuesday in their first Spokane Legion league game, but the Bandits posted the win. The Spokane club notched a 5-2 win with just three hits. The Spokane team scored twice in the first inning and added two more in the fourth to stake a 4-1 lead. The Patriots had one run in the third inning and scored the second run in the seventh. Parker Huber started for the Pats and allowed three hits, fanned five Bandits and walked two. Only two of the five Bandit runs scored against Huber were...
