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How to Find Cheaper Prescription Drugs Dear Savvy Senior I’ve heard that there are prescription medication discount programs out there to help those in need? I’m 63 years old and currently take three drugs that I can barely afford. What can you tell me? Barely Insured Dear Barely, There are actually a wide variety of programs that help uninsured and underinsured Americans dramatically reduce their medication costs – or even get them for free. Many programs can also help seniors with a Medicare prescription drug plan avoid their “doug... Full story
8 years ago, August 15, 1884 The Lincoln Leader says: A deadly affray occurred at the fishery on the Spokane river, ten miles above camp Spokane, on the evening of the 23rd. It seems that two young Indians, one belonging to Moses band and the other to Quilaskin’s got a supply of whisky at the fort and started for the fishery, where they arrived late in the evening, crazed with liquor. On their arrival in camp, they proceeded to slash to pieces with their knives the first teepee they came to, frightening all the inmates out with the exception... Full story
Dusty Darrin Barry of Cash Construction, LaCrosse, has been re-roofing the Country Bible Church near Dusty. Last week, he was working on the steeple. Linda Hennigar joined her mother, Altona Wigen, for lunch at the Courtyard last Thursday on Altona’s 93rd birthday. On Saturday, the women celebrated the birthday in Sandpoint at the home of Altona’s sister, Dagmar and Marv Kirking. Also attending the celebration were Goldie Foss, Everett; Gracia Stueckle, Seattle; Dave and Elaine Hogan, Richland; and Mick and Jill Lee and their son Bryan, Spo...
Members of the Colfax High School class of 1944 gathered for their 65th reunion this weekend in Colfax. Fifteen of the original 56 graduates enjoyed swapping stories over dinner in a conference room at the Wheatland Inn Saturday night. The dinner was catered by the Top Notch Café. Saturday morning, a group of class members traveled to Pullman for breakfast at Denny’s. Pictured in front, from left: Leona (Culbertson) Herman, Colfax; Evelyn (Mader) Chambers, Spokane; Juanita (Heilsberg) King, Spokane; Evelyn (Wilson) Magon, Spokane; Catherine J.... Full story
• It was Canadian educator Laurence J. Peter who made the following sage observation: “An intelligence test sometimes shows a man how smart he would have been not to have taken it.” • You might (or then again, you might not) be surprised to learn that in this country, the most popular meal, for both lunch and dinner, is a sandwich. And the beverage to go along with that meal is more than likely going to be a soda. • If you’re like the average home-owning American, you can paint the entire exterior of your house with 30 gallons of paint. If y... Full story
COUNCIL ON AGING SENIOR PROGRAM MENUS Week of Aug. 17-21, 2009 Colfax-Plymouth Congregational Church: Wednesday — Barbecue chicken, potato salad, coleslaw, bread, fresh fruit, milk, coffee or tea. Rosalia-Methodist Church: Tuesday — Barbecue chicken, potato salad, coleslaw, bread, fresh fruit, milk, coffee or tea. Palouse-Palouse Federated Church: Wednesday — Barbecue chicken, potato salad, coleslaw, bread, fresh fruit, milk, coffee or tea. Pullman-Pullman Senior Center: Monday — Barbecue chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, California mixed v...
Locations for a state and federal emergency food distribution for Wednesday, Aug. 26, will be Palouse Federated Church, 1 to 3 p.m., and Rosalia Methodist Church, 9 to 11 a.m. For Thursday, Aug. 27, distribution will be Malden/Pine City, Town Hall, 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., Garfield Legion / Grange Hall, 2 to 6 p.m.; St. John Methodist Church, 9 to 10 a.m., LaCrosse, 310 B 4th (small building behind small white house, 310 4th St.), 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Tekoa City Hall, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Oakesdale Baptist Church, 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.; Endicott City...
I was visiting with Don (last name left out for privacy) in the cafeteria today, and we got to talking about a number of subjects. See, Don is one of those people that you like right away. He has an alert mind at 70-something and looks at the world through a positive lens. In spite of the fact that Don himself has some health issues, he is determined they won’t get him down. We got to talking about health care careers. Don said he wanted one or more of his grandchildren to enter a health care career, but it is not to be. He went on to say t...
Dr. Harvey G. Kragt The funeral service for Dr. Harvey G. Kragt, 72, retired Colfax chiropractor, will be Saturday, Aug. 15, at First Baptist Church in Colfax at 10 a.m. A graveside service will follow at the Colfax Cemetery. Public viewing Thursday and Friday, will be from 9 to 5 at Bruning Funeral Home in Colfax. Dr. Kragt died Saturday, Aug. 8, at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane. Born Jan. 28, 1937, in George, Iowa, he graduated from Rock Valley High School in Iowa in 1955, and attended Nettleton Business College. He then co-owned Kra... Full story
Hooper Keith and Carla Danielson of Hooper, Marilyn Bafus of Endicott, and Laurie DeYoung of Issaquah traveled to Baker City, Ore., Aug. 1 and 2 where Keith competed in the Craig Cameron EXCA Oregon State Championships. He placed second and third on his Hooper Crossing horses and now qualifies for the North Pacific Regional championship back in Baker City Sept. 26-27. Anna May Tobin’s sister Mary White returned home to Pine City, Minn., July 31, after spending several weeks visiting. Anna May spent last week visiting Sandy Minnich and family a...
A 24-foot refrigerated truck loaded with fresh produce will be at the Pullman Trinity Lutheran Church, 1300 NE Lybecker, Pullman, Thursday, Aug. 20, from noon to 2 p.m. The food is available to all Whitman County residents in need. This represents a collaboration between the Northern Rocky Mountain Region of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Second Harvest Inland Northwest to get produce to underserved communities. A “farmer’s market” set-up will be used to distribute the produce. Approximately 25 volunteers from the Whitman County Chapt...
LaCrosse Jett Nelson was treated to a special seventh birthday party at the home of Darin and Raeann Fleming recently. Ten friends plus one very special guest, Butch the WSU Mascot, helped Jett celebrate with swimming, pizza, cake and a WSU football autographed by Butch. The birthday party was donated to Dollars for Scholars by the Flemings and Ed and Deb Casey to the dinner/auction in June. It was purchased by the Jeff and Jamie Nelson to benefit the scholarship fund. Mudbog CDs are now available for purchase. See Deb Casey at Bank of Whitman...
Whitne Gordon, daughter of Randy and Tracy Gordon, Swan Lake, Mont., and Jared Doneen, Oakesdale, son of Tim Doneen of Oakesdale and Sharon Doneen of Spokane, were married June 27, 2009, at the Gordon family lakehouse in Swan Lake, Mont. The bride’s uncle, Mark Gordon, officiated. They were married on the lawn next to the lake under a white archway with blue tulle and baskets of flowers on each side, tables had white cloths and vases with blue flowers, blue beads and candles scattered on the tables. Given in marriage by her father, the bride w...
Courtyard concert series books Snake River Six The Courtyard at Colfax will sponsor a concert featuring “The Snake River Six Dixieland Jazz Band” from Pullman Saturday at 6:30 p.m. Led by Wally Friel, retired Whitman County Superior Court judge, the band will play New Orleans-style jazz. The concert is free. Reaney Park concert to aid Alzheimer’s A concert to raise money for the Alzheimer’s Association Inland Northwest Chapter will be Sept. 7 from 2 to 6 p.m. at Reaney Park in Pullman. The concert, Music for Memories, will feature Lex Land, f...
Bhandari, Niva, born Aug. 1, 2009, at six pounds, seven ounces, to Ramji Bhandari and Pooja Bhandari of Pullman. Paternal grandparents are Man Bahadur Bhandari and Padama Bhandari, Pokhara, Nepal. Maternal grandparents are Krishna Raj K.C. and Deepa K.C., Kathmandu, Nepal. The baby joins one sister, Niha, 6. George, Brody Ray, born July 31, 2009, at eight pounds, eight ounces, to Steve and Hallie George of Colfax. Paternal grandparents are Jim and Teresa Weaver and Steve and Sue George, Yakima. Maternal grandparents are Ray Perrault and Barbara... Full story
Meet Harold Wilkenson, Elberton Just before Harold Wilkenson retired from more than 36 years with Washington Water Power, now Avista, he bought a brand new fly-fishing rod so he could pursue one of his favorite hobbies in retirement. That rod is still in its case, and Harold now works a new full-time job and keeps busy with construction projects. Harold grew up in Spokane Valley where he graduated from high school. He went to college and then joined the Army reserves and served for 27 years. During his service, Harold traveled all over the...
The Colton Library had 40 children finish the summer reading program. Games and finger food were enjoyed at the final program, and everyone received a certificate and goody bag for completion of the program. Jackson Meyer won the Mr. Incredible action figure....
Endicott library’s summer reading participants on the last day with Islay as a program guest. In the front, from the left, are Hannah Krantz, Karli Gribble, Gabby Root and Rachel Stambaugh. In the back row are Isaac Krantz, Stephanie Stambaugh and Wade Gribble. Endicott Library wrapped up its Summer Reading program with a visit from Etol Lillard and her Bernese Mountain dog, Islay. Islay entertained children and adults alike by performing tricks and dancing to hula music. Hula skirts were the program craft and kids and adults participated in h...
Harvey and Leona Herman this weekend hosted Mosobalaje Oyawoye, a 1955 graduate of Washington State College, during his trip to the United States from Nigeria. Oyawoye first visited the Hermans during his student days when the late Evelyn Hickman of Colfax arranged for Colfax churches to host overseas students who were attending WSC. Oyawoye attended graduate school in London to holds a doctorate degree in geology. He is retired after serving on the faculty at the University of Ibadan. Two of his five children graduated from WSU, and they...
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. BBQ leads to fire alarm Colfax firefighters were called out at about 4:20 Sunday, Aug. 9, to a report of a fire on Keranen in Hauser’s addition. An outside propane barbecue malfunctioned and heat from the barbecue melted vinyl siding on the residence. Rainfall reading tops half inch Reading of the precipitation gauge at the NRCS station on t...
Martin Baker of Colfax was the winner of The Bored Son’s inaugural dart tournament. Baker scored 115 to post the high score of 16 challengers to Bored Son owner Mark Bordsen’s prowess. Baker’s victory earned him a $15 money order.... Full story
Delayed by a heavy rain Friday, the Scholz farm near Mockonema swung back into action Monday afternoon. The Scholz combine gets back in action after the fields had dried enough for harvest to resume. Combines fired back up in portions of the Palouse Monday afternoon, after operations were delayed by Friday’s mid-harvest deluge. “Well, we got a little break there,” said Ernie Scholz, who farms with his son, Kevin, between Mockonema and Diamond. “But this is not the time of year you really want any breaks.” The Scholz operation resumed cutting a...
In light of the citizens’ arrest of a thief at LaCrosse, and with dropping revenues in city budgets, do you think an official police presence is necessary in small towns? Joe Mackintosh, Asotin “Yeah. There needs to be a police presence in any town.” So you don’t believe in vigilante justice? “Well, there’s a time and a place for it, obviously. But without that official presence, things could go to hell.” Dan LeMaster, Lewiston “I think small towns should absolutely have police.” So you don’t believe in vigilante justice? “I know my urges co...
The federal government is borrowing a trillion dollars to fund its massive stimulus plan, California is broke, the feds have taken over car companies and banks, and the national unemployment rate is 9.5 percent and rising. Nevertheless, bills moving through Congress would spend an additional $1 trillion on health care reform ‚– an expenditure President Obama says is crucial to the nation’s economic recovery. This, say supporters, is the only way to return the U.S. to prosperity. Really? Perhaps they should take a look at what’s happeni...
“HEY, YOU DUMB bitch! Written any more gay bashing articles lately? We got you out of our paper. Will look to get you out of other papers also. Signed, Friends of Gays. They are people to care about.” The message was written on a card with a painting of flowers on the front and purchased from the American Assn. of University Women. It went through the Tacoma post office so I have no idea where in the Puget Sound area it was from. There is no signature on it, which is usually the case with hate mail. I do not presume to credit it to a past or pr... Full story
