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NOTICE OF DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE (DNS) AND INTENT TO ISSUE ADMINISTRATIVE USE PERMIT The Whitman County Planning Office issued a Determination of Nonsignificance (DNS) under the State Environmental Policy Act Rules (Chapter 197-11 WAC) for the following project: Verizon has requested an administrative use permit for a proposed 100-foot communications tower and 8-foot x 18-foot equipment shelter. The site is located at Crescent Electric in the SE ? of Section 31, Township 15 N., Range 46 E., W.M., Whitman County, Washington, approximat...
A funeral service for Joyce Powell Bryan, 79, will be Friday, June 17, at 10 a.m. the Bruning Funeral Home in Colfax. Interment to follow at the Goldenrod Cemetery in Tekoa. She died June 10, 2011, at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane, from leukemia. Born in Buffalo, N.Y., to Samuel and Kathryn Mergler Powell Feb. 5, 1932, she was raised in Buffalo and graduated from Kensington High School in 1949. She then earned a degree in optical technology from what is now the Erie Community College, and she later earned her teaching certificate at... Full story
Good old days 125 years ago June 18, 1886 One day last week a plot to rotten-egg a certain male of Endicott for telling something he had heard concerning a young lady came to his attention just in time for him to “skip.” The unfinished structure at the corner of Main and Canyon, originally intended for a skating rink, was demolished this week by Palmer Bros. for the lumber. Present warm weather is in no way connected to the disappearances at the public school. F.M. Young of bakery fame has opened a restaurant in connection with his est...
How Work Can Affect Your Social Security Dear Savvy Senior, I’m looking at retiring sometime this year and starting my Social Security benefits, but would also like to work part time. Will this affect my benefits, and if so, how much? Social Insecurity Dear Insecurity, You can collect Social Security retirement benefits and work at the same time, but depending on how old you are and how much you earn, it can cost you temporarily. Here’s what you should know. Working Rules Social Security says that if you’re under your full retirement age (whic... Full story
Whitman Hospital BIRTHS Son born to Denneys Denney, Drew Sterling, was born June 8, 2011, to Jaimie Lyn and Nic Sterline Denney, at seven pounds, one ounce. Grandparents are Beth and Steve Beck of Endicott and Shelbee Jean Denney. Marchand girl born Marchand, Rhiley Jean was born June 7, 2011, to Hailey Bergey and Justin Marchand at seven pounds nine ounces. Maternal grandparents are Wayne and Pam Bergey of Colfax. Paternal grandparents are Corey and Barb Miller of Colfax....
BOOKMARK The Colfax Library kicks off Summer Reading with Matt Baker’s Comedy and Stunt Show Friday, June 17, at 6 p.m. in the library’s meeting room. Voted as Seattle’s funniest prop comic, Matt makes people laugh by doing things like spearing vegetables in mid air and juggling with his mouth. Magician Jeff Evans will lead an imaginary journey to unique destinations at the Colfax Library next Thursday, June 23, at 10:30 a.m. Topics will include baking a pizza in Italy, making water disappear in Egypt, or crafting magical origami in Japan... Full story
Rosalia Academic student awards presented last Wednesday at the eight grade promotion in the new gym went to Cassadi Bruce, for math, English and computers; Dillion Jacobs, physical education; Lucas Engel, music, and Anthony Riley, history. Jacobs was recognized for perfect attendance, and Matt Hitchock and Rachel Evans for near perfect attendance. Ardent readers awards went to Hitchock, Evans and Bruce. ASB officer awards went to Engel, Anthony Riley and Maggie Hereford. Middle School state...
Pullman Births Storey, Mya Maxine, was born June 5, 2011, at nine pounds, seven ounces, to Badria and James Storey of Pullman. Paternal grandparents are Linda and James Storey of Pomeroy. The baby joins sister Tyra Amani Storey, eight, and brothers Dylen Storey, 20 and Jordan, 18. Hyunseok, Kim Ryan, was born June 3, 2011 at seven pounds, 15 ounces, to Okjoon Kim and Mi Young Han of Pullman,. Paternal grandparents are Jongshin Kim or Sunae Park and Gwang Yang of South Korea. Maternal grandparents are Jaehak Han and Soong Ok Hong of Wonju,...
Palouse second and third graders made planters with dads, grandpas and uncles in a recent project organized by teacher Jayne Olesen. Ken Renstrom demonstrated the skills needed and donated all of the supplies, cut the boards and pre-drilled all of the holes. Renstrom is shown here with Calyn Brantner.... Full story
Which Father Knows Best? “No, you are imitating your real father.” They replied, “We aren’t illegitimate children! God himself is our true Father.” Jesus told them, “If God were your Father, you would love me, because I have come to you from God. I am not here on my own, but he sent me. Why can’t you understand what I am saying? It’s because you can’t even hear me! For you are the children of your father the devil, and you love to do the evil things he does. He was a murderer from the beginning. He has always hated the truth, because there is...
A Facebook for Beginners Workshop will be at the Colton Library tonight, Thursday, June 16, at 7 p.m. The class is free, and participants will learn how to create their own Facebook account, post messages, find friends and use privacy settings. Participants may bring their own laptop, or use one of the library’s computers....
COUNCIL ON AGING SENIOR PROGRAM MENUS Week of June 20-24 Colfax-Plymouth Congregational Church: Wednesday — Hamburger on a bun w/lettuce, tomato & cheese, potato salad, relish tray, fruit crisp, milk, coffee or tea. Rosalia-Methodist Church: Tuesday — Hamburger on a bun w/lettuce, tomato & cheese, potato salad, relish tray, dessert, milk, coffee or tea. Palouse-Palouse Federated Church: Wednesday — Hamburger on a bun w/lettuce, tomato & cheese, potato salad, relish tray, fruit crisp, milk, coffee or tea. Pullman-Pullman Senior Center: Monda... Full story
Drake Hinkins, a 2010 graduate of Oakesdale High School, has been awarded a $1,000 Gina Meyers Scholarship by the Washington State University honors college. Students receiving this award must be enrolled in the Honors College and have a GPA of 3.2 or higher. Hinkins plans to graduate from WSU in 2014 with a degree in biology and continue studying physical therapy. He has an endocrinology research assistant position at WSU. He is the son of Diane and Lyle Hinkins of Oakesdale....
Garfield-Palouse FFA June 6 wrapped up another year at their annual awards banquet. They honored over 30 members who took part in over 23 events and competitions. Freshmen receiving their greenhand degrees were Ariel Hoffman, Jesse Lopez, Katryna Newman, Matt Dymkoski, Sammi Johnson, Taylor Redman and Zack Kuehner. Star Greenhand went to Chandler Pfaff. Chapter degree recipients were Cassie Thompson, Hannah Neibergs, Holly Leendersten, Wyatt Mitchell. Star chapter farmer was Laura Anderson. Members who competed at the 2011 Washington State FFA... Full story
Bill and Juanita Kinzer will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a no-gift open house hosted by their children June 25 on the farm outside of Uniontown starting at 3 p.m. Kinzer and Juanita Busch were married June 24, 1961, at St. Gall’s Catholic Church in Colton. They lived and farmed on the Wittman homestead since. He has collected antique farm machinery and other collectibles and enjoyed raising cattle. She enjoys rasing flowers and special duties for St. Bonface Church at Uniontown. Their five children are Jeff Kinzer, Genesee; D...
Holy Trinity Chapel in Palouse is going to host its third Home and Garden Tour on June 25 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Five unique homes and gardens will be featured with three in town and two in the country. Cost of the tour is $15 and tickets can be purchased at the chapel. Proceeds from the tour will go toward maintenance and preservation of the 116-year-old church building. The home of Mary and Loren Estes will feature new water gardens and a fire pit. The home of Bruce and Rosemary Gage has been converted from a church into a new home with... Full story
Dusty Kim and Cindy Pitts recently spent about a week in Phoenix with their daughter Carrie. On the way home, they spent one night in Boise with grandchildren Kellen, Becket and Willa and their parents, Jen and Ryan Hammond. Sunday visitors at their home were their other grandchildren, Rafe and Tate, and parents Amanda and Erik Carlson of Spokane. David and Phyllis Stueckle attended the wedding of their nephew, Matthew, son of Arne and Diane Stueckle of Spokane, in Seattle Saturday. From Seattle they spent four days in Leavenworth with his...
Thrifty Grandmothers Fifteen members and two guests met Monday in the CETC Building. They voted to donate $500 to the Junior Rodeo Association and $1,500 to underwrite swim pool admission tickets. Donations were approved earlier to the Community Fund, $1,250; FISH $250, and memorial donations to the Church of the Nazarene, $50, and Union Gospel Mission, $50. . They also approved a $500 donation to support a local family facing medical expenses and $10 for a Greener Palouse. The club will have an 11-member team competing in the Relay for Life...
Soulstice at Dahmen Soulstice will perform soft rock, pop and blues Saturday, June 18, at 7:30 p.m. at Dahmen Barn in Uniontown. The group has played together for three years with performances at Rendezvous in the Park, Pullman’s Summer Park Concerts, and Wawawai Canyon Winery. Their soaring vocal harmonies bring a distinctive flavor to every song. The group includes Melissa Elkins (vocals), Wendy Jo Peterson (keyboards and vocals), Becky Bitter (rhythm guitar and vocals), Gary Scheer (lead guitar), Robert Rigg (bass), Tom Carroll (... Full story
Nelson among honorees for Girl Scout projects Rebecca Nelson, a 2010 graduate of Garfield/ Palouse High School, wa among those honored at a reception for recipients of the Girl Scout Gold Award hosted by Governor Christine Gregoire at the Governors’ Mansion in Olympia June 7. Rebecca’s project, Music and Movement, addressed the need to provide for youth activities other than sports within her community. She created a dance curriculum with 30 activities to be used in the school Physical Education program, conducted four workshops and worked wit...
Palouse quilt session Eliza Fernand who presented a program on her Boise quilt story at the Palouse Library Tuesday, will conduct a workshop tonight, Thursday, at 6 p.m. on piecing patchwork. Participants are urged to bring reclaimed fabrics, pieces that tell a story or a favorite fabric. Sewing machines and tools will be required, electrical setup and irons will be in place.... Full story
Historical Society issues call for post-1940 photos for book Whitman County Historical Society plans to produce a pictorial history on Whitman County and seeks assistance from residents in all of the communities in the county, according to Ed Garretson, editor of the society’s quarterly. The pictorial is intended to provide a history of life in the county emphasizing the period from 1940 to the present, Garretson said. Proceeds from book sales will go toward funding the many WCHS projects throughout the county, such as the Perkins House in C... Full story
My Favorite Recipes Meet Donna Huntwork, Colfax When Donna Huntwork attended her first meeting as a member of the Grandmothers’ Club, she had to watch the clock because right afterward she had to coach her youngest son’s kindergarten game. “My first job is being a mom,” Donna said and it’s a job she has tried to excel at while raising their six children. Born in Quincy and raised in Tacoma, she went to Utah to attend college, but moved back to Quincy and went to work as a bookkeeper. It was th... Full story
Shannon Neibergs of Palouse has been named director of the WSU Extension Western Center for Risk Management starting July 5. He succeeds Jon Newkirk who has directed the center for the past 10 years. Neibergs is a WSU associate professor and extension economist at WSU. He had conducted research and published widely on dairy farming, cattle management and marketing and agribusiness profitability and other topics. Neibergs earned his doctorate in ag economics from Texas A & M University after earning a masters degree in economics and a...
Lacrosse The faculty, staff, and school board had a “happy trails” farewell party for employees who are leaving. A potluck salad bar and cake was served. Marion Bay received the “Jackson Pollock Award” for being able to make a mess into art. She is retiring and moving to the coast. Kelli Broeckel received the “Best Hairdo Award.” She is moving to the Garfield area. Monica Dainty received a certificate thanking her for “Getting checks out to everyone each month.” She is moving to the Moses Lake area. Ernie Kimball received the “Old Codger” aw...
