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Carol L. Gross, 76, a resident of Oakesdale, Wash., passed away on Thursday, June 29, 2023, at her home in Oakesdale. Carol was born on April 13, 1947, at Spokane, Wash., to Walter and Verna L. (Mooney) Stallman. She attended her schooling in Spokane and graduated from the John Rogers High School in 1965. She married Donald Gross on Nov. 27, 1965, in St. Louis, Missouri, and the couple made their home there where Don was stationed in the Army. The couple later moved to Spokane and in 1967 moved... Full story
Cathie May, age 80, a resident of Garfield, Washington passed away on May 10, 2023, at her home in Garfield surrounded by her family. Cathie was diagnosed with neuroendocrine small cell lung cancer in October of 2022. Cathie was born on April 15, 1943, in Moscow, Idaho, to George "Bill" and Lillian (Andreassen) Shook. Cathie was the second of two children, her brother Bob Shook was six years her senior. The family lived in Bovill, Idaho, until 1955 and then moved to Farmington and Oakesdale,... Full story
Virginia Morgan was born September 10, 1936, in Pomeroy, Wash., to Albert and Velma Oldenburg and entered heaven on June 21, 2023. Virginia spent her youth growing up on the family farm and attended schools in Pomeroy where she met her future husband Harold Morgan, Jr. (nicknamed Eugene by his family.) They were married in 1954 in Pomeroy and began their family shortly after. In 1968, they moved to Tekoa and settled there for the remainder of their lives. Virginia worked outside the home at vari... Full story
Robert (Bob) Joseph Heilsberg was welcomed into heaven on July 7, 2023. Born on December 22, 1944, in Colfax, Washington, he was the eldest son of Bill and Norma Heilsberg. Bob spent his childhood in Colfax with his parents and sister Jackie. He graduated from Colfax High School in 1963 and then attended Eastern Washington University earning his Bachelor of Science in Biology. He later obtained his Masters in Chemistry from Washington State University. Bob spent his career teaching Jr. High and... Full story
Violet E. Kramlich, longtime Colfax resident, passed away Monday, July 10, 2023, at the Colfax Cascadia Rehabilitation Center. She was 81. A Memorial Service will be held Thursday, July 20th, at 10 a.m., at the First Baptist Church in Colfax. Final resting place will be in the Colfax Cemetery. Violet was born October 15, 1941, in Midvale, Idaho, to Emmanuel and Freda Kilborn Heinrich. As a young girl she moved with her family to Potlatch, Idaho, and finally settled in Colfax. She married Arnold... Full story
Jim Pinter of Spokane, Washington, passed away at the age of 85 with his loving wife Nora by his side. He was born in Clinton, Iowa, to Marion James and Irene Norma Pinter on April 22, 1938. He graduated from Stanwood High School as co-salutatorian then enlisted in the Air Force in 1955. While stationed at Spokane Fairchild Air Force Base he met and married the love of his life, Nora Ellen Kincaid, they were married for 65 years. Jim and Nora lived in Davenport, Iowa, for a few years then... Full story
Harvey J. Woodford died May 6, 2023, at the age of 83. He was born in Michigan, to Harvey and Virginia Woodford. The family, his parents and two brothers, eventually made their way to Gresham, Oregon. This is where he met, and married his wife of 40 years, Judy Stevens. She was turning 16 and he was almost 17. By the ages of 21 and 23 respectively, they had four little kids. Two boys came first, then a girl, with another boy coming in last. Times were tough, they were kids raising kids. But... Full story
Sally Kay Gallo (Sheehan), 84, passed away peacefully in her home on June 8, 2023 in St. John, Washington. Sally was born May 3, 1939 to Raymond Joe Sheehan and Kay Gould Sheehan in Spokane, Washington. Her mother later remarried to Dr. Kermit Petersen and together they had her brother Steve Petersen. Sally graduated in 1957 from Holy Names Academy in Spokane, Washington and later earned her Master's Degree. Sally met her husband, William Arthur Gallo Jr, in Washington D.C at hiking club. When W... Full story
Colfax Thursday, July 13 Sweet and Sour Chicken, Rice, Oriental Vegetables, Mandarin Oranges, Fortune Cookies Monday, July 17 BBQ Beef Sandwich, Coleslaw, Pasta Salad, Cottage Cheese with Fruit LaCrosse Tuesday, July 18 Chef Salad with Tomato, Ham, Turkey, Cucumber, Cheese, and Hard-Boiled Egg; Multi Grain Bread; Cottage Cheese with Fruit Palouse Wednesday, July 19 Chef Salad with Tomato, Ham, Turkey, Cucumber, Cheese, and Hard-Boiled Egg; Multi Grain Bread; Cottage Cheese with Fruit Pullman Friday, July 14 French Toast, Sausage, Eggs, Fruit...
MALDEN — The town of Malden is hosting an unveiling of Eagle Scout Troop 588 Gabriel Morgan’s information Kiosk he built at the Main Street and Moreland Avenue intersection on Tuesday, July 18, at 6:30 p.m. Destroyed in the 2020 Babb Road Fire, Rosalia native Nathan Richards built the original kiosk as his Eagle Scout project. “The kiosk is very important to the residents of Malden as it is a place for community announcements and events,” said Malden Mayor Dan Harwood. Morgan just graduated from Rosalia High School and lives north of Malden....
LACROSSE — A cooperative of churches is hosting and sponsoring the “Community of Faith” services on Sunday, July 30, at 10 a.m. in LaCrosse City Park. The public is welcome to stay afterward for barbecued hotdogs. Those attending the barbecued lunch are asked to bring a potluck dish, lawn chairs, and drinks. Tableware will also be provided. Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) is a Christian organization that provides aviation, communications, and learning technology services, serving more than 1,000 Christian and humanitarian agencies and thous...
COLFAX — Whitman County Libraries is hosting Joshua J. Superstar Supershow for free next week at Colfax, LaCrosse, Albion, and Rosalia. Thanks to the Innovia Foundation, the libraries will host Superstar on Wednesday, July 19, at LaCrosse Park at 10:30 a.m. and Albion Park at 2 p.m. The superstar will appear in Colfax at Schmuck Park Thursday, July 20, at 10 a.m. and the Rosalia Community Center at 1 p.m. The Superstar Supershow has comedy, circus stunts, and audience participation. Superstar h...
COLFAX — Whitman County Library Libey Gallery is exhibiting local Whitman County landscape photographers Jackson Frishman and Aaron Cowan through Thursday, July 27. Frishman and Cowan’s collection of fine art prints represent several decades of combined photographic experience along the wild and scenic waterways of Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. Images depict water bodies that flow through Whitman County to the sea, including streams such as the Snake, Salmon, Selway, Owyhee, Wallowa, and Palouse. Frisham and Cowan intend to emphasize the con...
COLFAX — Council on Aging Director Paige Collins confirmed that all of the farm vouchers for 80 dollars had been given out, and they are waiting to hear back if they’ll be getting more. “We’re out at the moment, and we have a waiting list,” Collins said, noting that they hope to get another little chunk in the next two weeks. Collins explained that it’s only for sure once she gets a call from the state. “This is the quickest they’ve ever gone in the time I’ve been here,” she said....
COLTON — The Colton and Uniontown Libraries are hosting a Food Drive during July to help their communities. Both libraries are accepting donations throughout the month during regular open hours. The libraries request that food not be expired, damaged, or opened. Acceptable donations include boxed meals, canned fruit and veggies, peanut butter, rice, cereal, pasta, canned sauces, dried beans, and more. The drive is in theme with Whitman County Libraries’ 2023 summer reading theme, “All Together Now.” All donations will be delivered to the Col...
COLFAX - The Colfax Council on Aging (COA) held its annual Senior Picnic at Schmuck Park on Thursday, July 6, at noon. Council on Aging Nutrition Coordinator Terri Badger organized the event, stating it went well. COA served cheeseburgers with lettuce, tomato, onion, potato salad, baked beans, watermelon, and a sugar cookie for lunch. "We had the Old Time Fiddlers come and play," Badger said, adding that they did a lovely job. Badger stated that a large group of people showed up, and their...
UNIONTOWN — Throughout July, the Dahmen Barn will host artist David Hoyt’s digital artwork, themed around local landscapes, flowers, animals, and insects. Hoyt has been a graphic designer, illustrator, web designer, and art director while maintaining his freelance business, Red Anvil Design Works. Having served as an educator, Hoyt has presented graphic design issues, served as a high school curriculum advisor, and taught at the college level. Hoyt is currently concentrating on creating digital artwork, with his focus on nature subjects, as...
PULLMAN — The Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine is hosting a community-wide event to support those who have lost an animal companion on Saturday, July 15, at WSU’s Elson S. Floyd Cultural Center, 405 Southeast Spokane Street, at 1:30 p.m. Participants are encouraged to arrive at 1 p.m. to complete a ribbon on which they can write their pet’s name. They will tie the ribbon on a garland that they will hang at the WSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital’s memorial garden after the event. The event “The Celebration of Life and...
COLFAX - During the Korean War, local Norman Teitrick joined the Navy on November 29, 1950. Having spent his entire life in Colfax, Teitrick explained that when he joined, he was 17 and had just graduated. "I joined up in Lewiston, Idaho," Teitrick said, adding that he was sick and tired of trains due to riding them for two days when he got to San Diego. "I had a brother that was on a destroyer," he said, adding that his brother had written about his service. "I was going to serve with him on...
Norma, to what Colfax cemetery were you referring to in your “Letter to the Editor” in last week’s Gazette because I have volunteered at Colfax Community District #6 cemetery for the last five years. That’s the cemetery to be found atop “Cemetery Hill” on the way to Palouse, my job the last five years has been mowing the lawns and I can assure you, there has never been 2 inches grass and weeds at CCD #6 at least in the last five years. No way! But if you see something that you think is wrong up there, please stop one of us worker’s (you’ll be a...
I visited the Colfax Cemetery twice over the Memorial Day weekend, and I have never seen it look better. I was impressed with the overall appearance, the weed control and the trimming around the stones. The addition of the big flower planters placed at the entry and on the road corners are a very nice touch; it is helpful to have the water faucets painted orange so they are easily spotted; and of course, the flags are the crowning touch. The first time I stopped was Thursday night, and a crew was still working after 7pm – mowing, trimming and u...
Within about a year, it’s estimated that funding for the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), which plays a key role in addressing the digital divide, will expire. While the ACP’s expiration would threaten connectivity for over 18 million households across the country, the most negative impact would be felt in rural communities. The ACP’s expiration would greatly harm the affordability efforts that’ve been made over the past few years in rural areas. Starting with the Trump Administration’s Emergency Broadband Benefit, which then transitio...
Palouse Citizens’ Climate Lobby (PCCL) does not endorse candidates. It focuses instead on effective climate policies to gain the broadest possible support. PCCL’s nonpartisan stance may sometimes feel frustrating, but it has the powerful side-effect of developing ideas more fully. For instance, Pullman’s mayoral race has three candidates presenting their ideas for Pullman’s future, and a recent personal discussion with candidate Debbie McNeil made one idea much clearer. The idea is to install many more charging stations downtown so electri...
Until President Biden signed the Chips and Science Act (CSA) last year, companies, such as Intel and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. looked elsewhere to build plants costing well over $20 billion each. Biden’s pitch to taxpayers was ultramodern manufacturers of miniature computer chips used in our sophisticated weapons, advanced manufacturing, cars and trucks, and high-tech equipment needed to move back to the U.S A. Congress responded and passed CSA supplying a $280 billion to e...
Let’s Go Washington is taking aim at the WA Cares Fund and a payroll tax that workers started paying this month with an initiative campaign. Initiative 2124, an Initiative to the Legislature, would make participation in WA Cares optional instead of mandatory and allow workers a way out of the state-imposed, insurance-like program at any time. That would be welcome news to many people who have other life needs that demand the attention of their monthly incomes. This should be interesting. I like...
