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Agnes Reed Henry A memorial service for Agnes Reed Henry, 79, long time Colfax resident, will be Monday, Aug. 10, at 10 a.m. at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Colfax. She died Monday, Aug. 3, 2009, at the Whitman Hospital in Colfax. Born May 31, 1930, in West Elizabeth, Pa., to Dean and Eva Braum Reed, she grew up in the Pittsburgh area and graduated from the East Elizabeth High School. While attending her brother’s wedding she met D. John Henry, an Endicott native who was serving in the Navy. Following a short courtship, they were mar...
Another break in the city’s main water supply pipe last Wednesday sent water gushing to the surface and shutting down Main Street traffic for most of the day. A lineal rupture in a 10-inch connector pipe was found to be the cause of the leak. The pipe had apparently been leaking for some time and the buildup in pressure led to a morning breakout in the southbound lanes of Main in front of J & J Building Supply. The water pressure arched rows of decorative bricks along the sidewalk on the opposite side of Main. Traffic on Main Street was detoure...
TRIVIA TEST 1. GEOGRAPHY: What two bodies of water does the Strait of Hormuz link? 2. GEOLOGY: What kind of land form is described as a flat-topped hill with steep sides? 3. LITERATURE: The term Bildungsroman is used to describe what kind of novel? 4. SPORTS: What is the lightest weight classification in boxing? 5. AD SLOGANS: What company introduced the slogan, “We answer to a higher authority”? 6. TELEVISION: What phrase was on the UFO poster in Agent Mulder’s office in “The X-Files”? 7. MOVIES: In which movie was the following line utte...
HOSPITAL HIGHLIGHTS Hospital opening date set Aug. 28 We are excited that the front entrance of the Whitman Hospital is complete and open for your use. This brings to a close Phase II of our project. We want to thank you, the citizens, who made the project possible, Garco as our general contractor, Jim Heilsberg, project manager and Gary Burns, maintenance manager along with the maintenance crew. Our entire staff has also made this project possible through their input, ideas and patience through some tough times. And last but not least, you,...
Winners of $25 daily prizes in Pullman’s Chamber of Commerce Crazy Day’s promotion were Marguerite Farrow. Thursday; Chris Woo, Friday, and Ariana Nazari, Saturday. Karna Druffel took home the grand prize of $100 Pullman Bucks which can be used in any Pullman business that accepts checks. Twenty three businesses participated and 650 shoppers entered....
Addwebi, Shahd, born July 20, 2009, to Khadij Abdulhufid and Tarek Addwebi of Pullman. Anderson, Kaivonni Dillon, born July 26, 2009, at six pounds, 15 ounces, to Kelli Anderson and Eric Gordon Jr. Paternal grandparents are Eric Gordon Sr., and Deidra Fiddler. Maternal grandparents are Glory and Chris Haegen. Okada, Grayson Allen, born July 25, 2009, at seven pounds, two ounces, to Colin and Tamara Okada of Pullman. Paternal grandparents are Chuck and Lynn Bury, Klamath Falls, Ore. Maternal grandparents are Julie Moseley, Boise. Owens, Edwin...
Immediate Annuities: A Safe Way to Boost Your Retirement Income Dear Savvy Senior I’m interested in learning more about the kind of annuity that provides a safe steady income for life. At age 70 and recently retired, I would like to shore up my retirement income, and rely less on the unpredictable stock market. What can you tell me? Annuity Seeking Ann Dear Ann, The kind of annuity you’re asking about is a “fixed immediate annuity,” which is a risk-free retirement tool that’s become very popular among retirees in these financially uncertain...
Our security must come from God The Duchess of Windsor used to say that you can’t be too thin or too rich. These days, we are discovering that both statements are untrue. Look at so many of the celebrities in the news. Many of them are both too rich and too thin. Stock market guru Jim Cramer, host of Mad Money, says, “Bulls make money.” Then he adds, “Bears make money.” Then the punch line, “Pigs get slaughtered.” He is saying, beware of being greedy when you are investing in the stock market. You may overreach and lose everything. J...
Dahmen barn books Nordic Spirit band Nordic Spirit, a band playing Scandinavian music will bring two award winning costumed dancers to the Dahmen Barn for an afternoon concert Saturday, Sept. 5 at 3 p.m. The cost is $7 at the door. This lively old-time dance music will feature traditional tunes from Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Finland. From the Puget Sound area, this group has played together for 10 years. Scandinavian cookies and coffee will be sold at intermission. Hog Heaven Big Band will be back to play at the Dahmen Barn in Uniontown from...
COUNCIL ON AGING SENIOR PROGRAM MENUS Week of Aug. 10-14, 2009 Colfax-Plymouth Congregational Church: Wednesday — Tasty taco salad with chips, salsa, cheese, dessert, milk, coffee or tea. Rosalia-Methodist Church: Tuesday — Tasty taco salad with chips, salsa, cheese, dessert, milk, coffee or tea. Palouse-Palouse Federated Church: Wednesday — Tasty taco salad with chips, salsa, cheese, dessert, milk, coffee or tea. Pullman-Pullman Senior Center: Monday — Tasty taco salad with chips, salsa, cheese, dessert, milk, coffee or tea. Friday — Pasta...
8 years ago, August 8, 1884 The other day, a twelve or fourteen year old boy named Chandler, who is working for Mr. Bridge Farmer, east of town, was riding one of the horses hitched to a harvesting machine, when a small pistol fell from his pocket and striking the ground was discharged. The ball struck the horse upon which the boy sat, inflicting a wound from which the animal soon after died. 100 years ago, August 6, 1909 (Special to the Gazette) Flathead Lake, filling a large extent of Flathead Valley, is said to be the largest body of...
Lil’ Abner, a musical based on the comic strip characters of the late Al Capp, will hit the stage for the first time at Colfax High School this fall. Director Cary Cammack said the production will include high school and junior high students. Auditions will be during the first week of school, and the musical will run over the weekend prior to Thanksgiving break....
Cristina M. Hanson, a 2003 graduate of Garfield-Palouse High School, has been commissioned as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army after completing Army Reserve Officer Training Corps program and graduating with a bachelor’s degree from Washington State University. She is the daughter of Virgil and Doreen Hanson of Palouse. She is now participating in the gold bar recruiting program at Pullman and will depart early next year for Ft. Leonard Wood, Mo. for 16 weeks of military police training....
Lamont Harvest started in the Lamont area July 21 when Mike Engles brought wheat into the Revere Elevator. On July 30, Mark Bowman brought wheat in from the Bill Swannack farm for the first load into the Lamont Elevator. As of this writing, 90 percent of the farmers in the area are harvesting, the wheat is producing average yield, and is of good quality. Allen and Diane Cook were overnight guests last Tuesday of their daughter, Sandi and her husband, Dennis, and children of Kahlotus. Allen rode on the combine with Dennis and experienced what it...
Dusty A Dusty community yard sale will be on two consecutive Saturdays, Aug. 15 and Aug. 22, at one site, the grass at the Dusty Store. Time will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Those wishing to participate are asked to bring your own table and chairs and will need to pay a fee of $5. To sign up, or for more information, contact Kathy Vogler. Peaches are ready at Warm Springs Ranch on the Snake River. Call Bryan Jones for an appointment to pick them. Shirley Eggers is hosting a Penawawa reunion at 1 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 8, at the orchard at Warm...
The Colfax Class of 1959 50th anniversary started when classmates gathered for a barbecue June 19 at the home of Larry Gunn. A golf tournament at the St. John Golf Course followed Saturday and they had a dinner that night at Hill Ray. Pictured in the first row are: Marilyn Skeate Closson, Spokane; Polly Parnell Anderson, Colfax, Marilyn Vannice Ray, Spokane; Sherry Schluneger Cox, Shelley Redmond Organ, Colfax; Shannon Caldwell Rhodes, Coeur d’Alene; Elaine Sarver Olsen, Spokane. In the second row are John Aeschliman, Colfax; Eugene McCully, C...
Twenty-two high school juniors held hands and waited for the word on the winners Saturday night after competing in the 52nd edition of Washington Junior Miss on the stage at Beasley Coliseum in Pullman. Entrants from Whitman County performing their talent numbers from the left, were Heather Harder of Colfax, Niina Al-Hassan of Pullman and Kelsey Moser of Colton. Left to right: 2009 Washington Junior Miss Polina Carlson of Leavenworth presents Niina Al-Hassan with the first runner-up award and takes a photo break with Kelsey Moser after the Colt...
Nicholas Hupka, 23, who initially faced three charges after allegedly using a stolen credit card to run up a bar tab at Stubblefield’s in the Adams Mall at Pullman, was ordered to serve five days in jail Friday after pleading guilty to an amended charge of third degree theft. Hupka was charged with taking drinks from Stubblefields. According to the Pullman police report, Hupka used the credit card of an Everett woman. She and Hupka were among those present at a party Dec. 11, 2008, and after the party she discovered her wallet was missing. The...
MARRIAGE LICENSES Donald Smith Jr., 35, Colfax and Susan Shephard, 33, Colfax, July 15. David Aaron Leach, 24, Spokane and Norma Lou Carruthers, 24, Subic Bay, Philippines, July 28. Jacob John McCaffrey, 23, Tacoma and Hailey Marie Sissom, 24, Yakima, July 30. Jason Bill Oney, 27, Fall River Mills and Jennifer Sue Cox, 25, Coeur d’Alene, July 30. BUILDING PERMITS Mark Johnson, 709 Crestview Drive, replace rear deck, $5,000, July 29. Dean Heise, 608 I. Street, irrigation sprinklers, $2,500, July 30. REAL ESTATE SALES June M. and Robert J...
Testing of water samples from the South Fork of the Palouse River in Colfax is expected to begin next Wednesday, Aug. 12. Colfax city and state Department of Ecology crews will conduct the tests in an attempt to determine the source of fecal coliform bacteria which were discovered to be at elevated levels in the last 1.5 miles of the river. Researchers in the channel will wear protective gear because at some locations they could be sampling raw sewage. The sampling is scheduled for the second weeks of August and September. Colfax Public Works...
The quiet Palouse River meanders along at sunset. Photo taken from bridge in downtown Palouse....
Holding her two-day old son Leon, Leanne Wicklund enters Whitman Hospital and Medical Center through its new front doors Tuesday. The newly constructed front entrance opened for the first time Tuesday, as the two-year old $19 million hospital remodel project nears completion. They are part of the new addition to the hospital. In total, the remodel added a second floor, which expanded the emergency room and added 19 more patient rooms to the hospital. Ground was broken on the project in May 2007. Spokane-based Garco Construction was the lead...
If you could have a beer with the President, what would you ask him? Tom Burns, Oakedale, Minnesota “I’d probably want to discuss veteran’s issues with him.” What do you want to change? “Better care for wounded veterans and more follow-up for them.” Allene Brown, Colfax “Probably about health care, more than anything else.” What would you like to change? “Let people who don’t have health insurance get coverage with health insurance.” Do you have some? “No.” Nannette Bolyard, Oakesdale “I would ask him why he’s so intent on keeping guns from c...
Parks applause As 30-year residents of Colfax, who have just had the pleasure of hosting our seven grandchildren for much of July, we would like to express our appreciation for the condition of Colfax’s city parks. We live near Hamilton Park, and visited it and Schmuck Park many times during the month. We have witnessed first hand the efforts of Steve Larkin, City of Colfax employee, who helps to maintain the city parks and recreation programs. In addition to his work during the week, we have often seen him in the evenings and on weekends helpi...
Campfires and smoking along trails have been banned in parks around as of Wednesday, according to fire hazard restrictions imposed by the county parks department. The restrictions apply at Kamiak Butte and Klemgard County Parks, and the Bill Chipman Palouse Trail. The same ban has been in place at Wawawai Park since June 10. Fireworks are also banned at all three parks. Cooking with charcoal briquettes and gas stoves is still allowed. Park users are asked to keep a bucket of water and shovel on hand....
