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Five-year school board member David Nails did not file for re-election to the Colfax school board because of a change of address. Nails moved from South Main two years ago to a house near the Perkins House which is in a different district represented by board member Brian Becker. “I would stay on,” said Nails. “I would like to do that.” Nails moved two years ago. The rules allow for a board member who moves out of their district to serve the rest of their term, if less than 50 percent of the four-year term remains. Nails will serve out the res...
The Colfax school board Monday approved hiring David Gibb of Selah as principal for the junior/senior high school. Gibb spent the past four years as assistant principal/career and technical education director at Selah, a 2A school of 1,100 students. “We're thrilled to have David Gibb,” said Jerry Pugh, superintendent. “He was all in for Colfax. This is where he wanted to be. He pushed it hard.” The hiring process to fill a position vacated by the resignation of Carrie Lipe, as principal for thre...
Colfax Superintendent Jerry Pugh reported to the school board Monday about summer construction, now that students and staff have cleared out of the buildings. The top backside of the Jennings Elementary has been stripped of siding for roof replacement. The high school cafeteria is now “gutted.” Renovation of the elementary gym is now underway. The overall schedule for summer includes demolition work at the cafeteria, the front part of the office, the bathrooms and three classrooms dow...
The WSU board of Regents last Friday approved a 2.4 percent increase in annual tuition for undergraduates in a meeting at the Tri-Cities campus. The higher rate is slated to be in place for next semester. For the academic year, the cost pencils out at $9,953 a year for undergraduates and their families. A WSU student who stays on track for a four-year degree at that rate will face tuition costs of close to $40,000. That's for tuition. Food, housing, books, fees and supplies are in addition to tuition. Also, transportation costs for getting to...
As he exercises his Putin-given right as president to lay waste to the United States, it turns out that Donald Trump can really draw from only a very few weapons in his quiver as he causes all the traditional allies to quiver. When all else fails, he pulls out his favorite economy-piercing arrow: the tariff. Got a problem with immigration? Shoot an escalating tariff at all things Mexico. Never mind that Mexico is the United States' third-largest trading partner, after Canada and China, where he has also aimed the tariff arrows. In the case of...
Breaking news: Some guy posted a doctored video of Nancy Pelosi. But fear not. The website The Daily Beast sprang into action. It tracked down the random, Trump-supporting man who allegedly posted the offending clip, hounded him until he talked, then published his name and other details about his life in a shocking instance of harassment masquerading as journalism. The man whose identity was revealed by The Daily Beast is, by the publication's account, an unemployed African American forklift operator who lives in New York City and runs a...
Great music for First Thursday!! Too bad the cool weather kept the crowd away. You missed out....
David Wells, in your letter to the editor you concur with the arguments Frank Watson made in his Whitman County Gazette Opinion article the week prior ("Worth Cultivating" May 23, 2019). You both conclude that, splitting Washington in two and creating a new Liberty state might be a good idea. Well, you would find much support in the Puget Sound area. I've heard from several Puget Sound area residents, that they are tired of seeing 50% of their tax revenues going to support the rest of Washington state and would rather keep their tax revenues...
During World War II, the American GI earned the reputation for being innovative, adaptable and resilient. Nowhere was that more evident than the D-Day invasion on June 6, 1944. For example, Gen. Maxwell D. Taylor, commander of the 101st Airborne Division, was assigned to drop paratroopers and land gliders behind the German lines on Normandy. They needed to secure roads and bridges for Allied tanks, artillery and supply trucks once the Nazi forces were dislodged from their beach fortifications....
Congratulations graduates! It’s been a long time since I stood in your place. I remember being excited to finish a big phase in my life and apprehensive about starting a new one. I am sure you feel much the same. For the past twelve years, you have been a child in our public school system. Your graduation is the rite of passage from childhood into the world of adults. Well...almost. Our court system considers you an adult, so shoplifting is no longer a juvenile offense. You can serve in the military or get married without asking your parents p...
MARRIAGE LICENSES Brian Keith Pierce, 47, Thornton, and Joselyn Ellen Blume, 53. Spokane, May 24. Andrew Clay Boyd, 40, and Elizabeth Marie Schilling, 36, both Pullman, May 28. Christopher Bryant, 36, Ketchikan, Alaska, and Hannah Elise May, 29, Colfax, June 3. Joshua Ethan Brown, 22, Colfax, and Margaret Sally Hereford, 22, Thornton, June 3. Lucas Thomas Elkins, 21, and Olivia Brianne 19, Hoyle, both St. John, June 5. Steven Joseph Oliver, 26, and Abigail Reye McLaughlin, 24, both Moscow, June 5. Carl Daniel Borg, 29, and Devin Ashley Smith,...
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. POOL GETS BIG LAUNCH Opening day at the Colfax swimming pool saw 173 swimmers hit the water Monday for the afternoon free swim session which ran from 1 to 4 p.m. Attendance dropped off for the evening session from 6 to 8 p.m. with only 26 swimmers logged. Colfax youngsters this year had to wait...
Warren and Connie Horton were in McCall, Idaho, for the wedding of their grandson, Mitch Hopkins, and Alex Estes. The wedding was at Pilgrim Cove, outdoors by the lake. Dinner and dancing followed and was enjoyed by many friends and family. Then newlyweds will live in Boise after a honeymoon in Costa Rica. Art and Colene Sager joined six other couples on a luncheon boat cruise on the Columbia River out of Richland. The ride lasted about two hours and the lunch served was very good. The Sagers visited with Jack and Gayle Heaton, West Richland,...
Theme for the 2019 LaCrosse Farmer’s Festival will be “Honoring Our Brave.” The festival this year will be June 21-23. All veterans are invited to participate as Grand Marshals in the festival parade on June 22. To participate, check in at the LaCrosse Scale House at 9 a.m. in downtown LaCrosse to register the day of the parade. Registration for the Kiddie Parade will begin at 10 a.m. in downtown LaCrosse. Linda Hennigar will kick off the parade at 10:30 a.m. by singing the national anthem, followed by Zoe Bailey singing God Bless America to ho...
Tayma Vanek of Colfax will depart for Mobile, Ala., next Monday, June 17, to participate in the 62nd Distinguished Young Women National Finals on June 27, 28 and 29 at the Mobile Civic Center Theater. Vanek, named Distinguished Young Woman of Washington, at the state event in Pullman last August, will be one of 50 representatives competing for thousands of dollars in scholarships and the opportunity to represent the program as the Distinguished Young Woman of America for 2019. Finals competition will include five categories of evaluation:...
Gina is the owner of the Rae Gina's Salon on Main Street in Colfax, Wash. This salon is unique for Colfax. It features a tanning bed available all hours, massages by Lynnea Vantrease, eye brow and lip waxing and haircuts for the entire family. Gina works all hours and weekends by appointment. She has been doing hair for many years. She is a genius of her trade when it comes to highlights. Gina was born and raised in Selah. Her fiancé, Dan Yancey, was born in Memphis Tenn., and he moved to Selah...
Lindsey Grace Miller, daughter of Terry and Tawnja Miller, Hay/LaCrosse, and Caleb Hannas, son of Dave and Sharon Hannas, Hooper, were married May 25 in Hooper Park. Pastor John Cross conducted the ceremony. The park was decorated with burlap, lace, sunflowers and baby's breath. The bride was given away by her father. Molly Dillworth was the matron of honor. Bridesmaids were Brittany Breidenbach, sister-in-law of bride, Jessica Guske, Chelsie Kneale, Leanne Lustig and Kendall Vasek. Best man...
Traveling Lantern Theatre Company will come to Whitman County for storytelling performances. Families are invited to the interactive theater experience at the following locations: Wednesday, June 12 – Trinity Lutheran Church in Endicott at 10 a.m. and Thursday, June 20, at Oakesdale Library at 6 p.m. Based in Portland, Traveling Lantern combines education and entertainment while bringing live theater to schools, libraries, and parks and courtyards. The performance this year is “My Mom, the Astronaut.” It is about Aquarius whose mother is an as...
Thursday, June 13 Palouse & Rosalia – Summer Reading FUN – Explore the universe at your library! Malden Park – 12 to 2 p.m. – Sports Day – ALL AGES can compete or play just-for-fun games with friends. Tekoa – 2 p.m. – Storytime – Kids, bring your grownups for a fun and educational storytime! Rosalia – 5 p.m. – Teen Advisory Council – It’s time to plan TEEN Summer Reading! St. John Rialto – 6:30 p.m. – Trivia Night – Bring your team and see who has the smarts to take home the prize! Rosalia – 7 p.m. – Book Club – Join us for a great discussion o...
Neill Public Library invites youths through age 17 to register for the 2019 Summer Reading Program: “A Universe of Stories.” Registration will start at Neill Library June 14 from noon to 6 p.m. and will continue through July 25. Reading logs, calendars of events, and information on contests for prizes, including free books will be provided. A variety of entertainment programs and events for all ages this summer will conclude with a finale at Reaney Park July 25. All programs are free, through the support of the Friends of Neill Public Lib...
The first of a series of window designs intended to invigorate unoccupied buildings on Main Street has been placed in the windows of the former Rose Theater Building on Main Street. Jim Fitzgerald of Colfax has developed images for the windows of the building. The project was undertaken by the Whitman County Historical Society and Perkins House volunteers. Kim Nguyen, owner of the Rose building, collaborated on the project to place the pictures in the front windows of the building. Photographs of the restored Perkins House are used as...
