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NOTICE OF DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE AND NOTICE OF A PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING The Whitman County Planning Office issued a Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) under the State Environmental Policy Act Rules (Chapter 197-11 WAC) for the following project: Whitman County proposes to add a new chapter to its zoning codes, Chapter 19.45 – Electric Vehicle Infrastructure, along with related amendments to existing zoning chapters 19.10, 19.12, 19.15, 19.16, 19.20, 19.21, 19.30, 19.31, 19.40, 19.41 and 19.42. The Washington State Leg...
TRANSFORMER FUSE BLOWS An Avista power transformer fuse exploded Aug. 10 in the Hamilton Park area of south Colfax. The police department received a report at 8:05 a.m. of a possible gunshot in the neighborhood, and Chief Bill Hickman checked out the neighborhood without locating a source of the blast. The department later learned power had failed to some residences and Avista crews were responding to the scene. The fuse was reported replaced at 10:30 a.m. An Avista spokesman said a wildlife protection guard was also placed over the fuse after...
THIS IS A HAMMER Fast Roof Patching Q: While organizing the attic, I noticed there was an area of the floor that looked like it had gotten wet recently. I looked at the roof above, but did not notice any holes. But there is a little water streak down the plywood. Is this a serious problem? — Carol H., New Bedford, Mass. A: If you address it quickly, it will not become a serious problem. Minor leaks in a roof can be patched fairly quickly. They’re often caused by damage to the shingles on top of the roof, which occurs over time due to debris str...
FLASHBACK 1. Name the duo who wrote and released “Summer Breeze.” 2. Who released “Dance With Me Henry (Wallflower)” in 1955? Big bonus points for knowing her birth name. 3. Name the instrument played by duo Ferrante and Teicher. 4. Who wrote and released “Simple Man” in 1973? 5. Joe Esposito’s “Lady, Lady, Lady” was featured in what film’s soundtrack? 6. The Beatles got 10 nominations at the 1966 Grammys for their 1965 work. How many Grammys did they win? Answers 1. Seals and Crofts, in 1972. The Isley Brothers also covered the song. I...
8 years ago August 20, 1886 During the six month in which the 5 cent squirrel scalp bounty was in force from Feb. 1 to July 31, about 357,000 scalps were presented, 238,890 being received during the last three months. Coyote scalps to the number of 195, at $1 each, were also received. Bleeker, Spencer & Hoare’s new Mill street brick, the largest structure of the kind in the city, is now receiving the finishing touches. Wheat Wanted-the undersigned, having leased the warehouses of J.B. Tabor and N.G. Matheny, at Wawawai landing, Snake river, r...
Memories Take Shape With Homemade Clay Think of all the experiences your kids have already stored up in their memory pool since summer vacation began. Talk about their recollections together, then put them into shape with this fabulous play clay made with baking soda, cornstarch and water. It’s a snap to concoct and especially amazing to watch the magical transformations when the liquid mixture turns into a mashed potato-like consistency right before your eyes. Chemistry in the kitchen was never so much fun. The pliable, smooth white play c...
A Hidden Warning Sign for Heart Attack and Stroke Dear Savvy Senior, I started a walking program a few months ago to help me lose some weight but I’ve been having some problems with my legs hurting during my walk, although they feel better once I stop. I thought it was just the fact that I am 63, but my friend was telling me about a leg vein disease called PAD and thinks I may have it. What can you tell me? Hypertensive Helen Dear Helen, The health condition your friend is telling you about is known as peripheral arterial disease (PAD), and y...
Extra officers will patrol for drunk drivers Aug. 19-Sept. 5 as part of a this year’ s “Drive Hammered, Get Nailed” campaign. Last year, during the same time period, officers on routine and extra patrols arrested 21 motorists for driving under the influence. In 2010, DUI arrests totaled 334 in the county, according to a report by the Washington State Traffic Safety Commission. Whitman County deputies, Washington State Patrol Troopers and WSU police will join in the campaign which starts Friday....
Lacrosse The community calendar is available for purchase at Jasper Trucking in LaCrosse, across from Pioneer Telephone Co. Cost per calendar is $8. Please make checks payable to LaCrosse Schools. Please check at City Hall for dishes returned by the Thompson family by the Bank of Whitman....
Lamont Reyna Swift, daughter of Chet and Ardis Swift of Lamont, and Jared Myers, son of Chuck and Ricki Myer of Salem. Ore., were married in an evening wedding in the garden at the Swift home July 30 at 6 p.m. Approximately 150 relatives and friends attended. Maid of Honor was Amy Harder, friend of the bride, and bridesmaids were Sarah Zerzen and Amanda McClean, friends of Ardis. Best man was Andrew Reinen, friend of the groom, and groomsmen were Daniel Kolta, also a friend, and Patrick Myer, brother of the groom. Flower girls were Miranda and...
Gerald ‘Jay’ Lust Gerald (Jay) Lee Lust, 55, Colfax native who resided in Everett, died last Friday, Aug. 5, 2011. Mr. Lust was a journeyman electrician for Sequoia Electric and a member of the IBEW union local. Born April 24, 1956, to Gerald (Jerry) and Mavis Miller Lust, he attended Colfax schools. He was also a journeyman welder and worked at the Hanford project for several years. He was an avid snowmobile and motorcycle rider and a water skier. Among survivors are his mother, Mavis Lust Jensen, now of Post Falls; and grandmother, Zella Mil...
VETERANS POST What Was in the Air? “Inhalation injury” they call it, when simple breathing is dangerous because there’s some unknown toxin in the air. The New England Journal of Medicine recently reported on a study of veterans developing breathing problems after serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. “Exertional dyspnea” is medical lingo for shortness of breath, which is why 80 soldiers from Fort Campbell, Ky., were sent to Vanderbilt University Medical Center: They were no longer able to run 2 miles in the allotted time. After testing, half the...
MOMENTS IN TIME The History Channel • On Sept. 1, 1836, Narcissa Whitman, a missionary, arrives in Walla Walla, Wash., becoming one of the first Anglo women to settle west of the Rocky Mountains. In 1847, a measles epidemic killed many of the Cayuse Indians. In retaliation, a band of Cayuse killed 14 people, including Narcissa and her husband. • On Sept. 4, 1886, Geronimo, the wiliest and most dangerous Apache warrior of his time, finally surrenders in Skeleton Canyon, Ariz. Geronimo never learned to use a gun, yet he armed his men with the...
COUNCIL ON AGING SENIOR PROGRAM MENUS Week of Aug. 22-27 Colfax-Plymouth Congregational Church: Wednesday — Cooks Choice, milk, coffee or tea. Rosalia-Methodist Church: Tuesday — Cooks Choice, milk, coffee or tea. Palouse-Palouse Federated Church: Wednesday — Cooks Choice, milk, coffee or tea. Pullman-Pullman Senior Center: Monday — Cooks Choice, milk, coffee or tea. Friday — Chuck Wagon Chili, Cheese Sandwich, Pudding, Cowboy Cookies, milk, coffee or tea. Van Schedule Wednesday — Colfax nutrition & doctor appointments. Friday — Colfax shoppi...
Estrick, Emma Lourdes, was born Aug. 2, 2011, at eight pounds, six ounces, to Rhett and Elida Estrick of Pullman. Paternal grandparents are Allisyn and Robert Hartman of Mead. Maternal grandparents are Juan and Alicia Fernandez of Mendoza, Argentina. This is the couple’s first child. Burnham, Abbey Marie, was born Aug. 2, 2011, at six pounds, eight ounces, to Lynsey Nye and Rocky Burnham of Clarkston. This is the couple’s first child. Kirsch, Abigail Grace, was born Aug. 5, 2011, at nine pounds, five ounces, to Dave and Mandi Kirsch of Mos...
Last day to swim at the Palouse pool will be Friday, Aug. 19. The lifeguards will soon return to college or begin their high school sports activities for the fall. The pool is open from 1 to 8 p.m....
A night of art, antiques, music and dining will be in Palouse, beginning at 7 p.m. Aug. 27. Open Eye Consignment Shops, The Bank Left Gallery & Bistro and Linda’s Whimseys invite the public to browse and shop, followed by breakfast and wine at the Bank Left Bistro. Geoff Allen will play jazz....
Dusty This past weekend was the annual Penawawa reunion at Warm Springs Ranch on the Snake River with Shirley Eggers as hostess. Shirley arrived at the orchard with her daughter and son-in-law, Mike and Patsy Kromm of George, Thursday. Some of the attendees stayed for Saturday’s potluck and others stayed for several days. Attending were Terry and Janet Eggers, Sandpoint, and friend Terry Anderson, Kentucky; Madge Griner, Dean and Sandee Griner, David and Leslie and daughters Heather and Emily, Spokane; Willy and Anne Lowe, Endicott; Jon and L...
Meet Conny Crow, Oakesdale While people in her hometown of Oakesdale tease her about practically living at the school, teaching is such a passion for Conny Crow that she doesn’t mind. In fact, teaching is one of the most important things in Conny’s life. “What could possibly be more important than teaching a child to think and learn?” she asked. Conny has taught every grade from pre-school to high school and continues to further her own education along the way. “I’ve always loved it (teaching),” she said. Her senior year of high school, Conny...
Jack McBride, retired teacher and coach from Jennings Elementary, recently returned from a summer teaching trip to China. He was a member of an English Language Institute China group which provides instruction in conversational English to teachers in China. McBride was with a group of US and Canadian teachers who instructed teachers at a private school in Du Jiang Yan in western China next to Tibet. This was McBride’s fourth trip to China over the past 10 years—ed. I just got home from my fourth trip to China and I already miss it. Well, kin...
PCT sets auditions for ‘On Golden Pond’ Pullman Civic Theater will conduct auditions for ‘On Golden Pond’ Monday, Aug. 29, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Callbacks will be the next night, also beginning at 6:30 p.m. Rehearsals will begin Sept. 1 and continue Mondays and Thursdays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Roles are available for four males, 15 to 80, and two women, one 40 to 50 years and one 70. Performance dates will be Oct. 14 -16, and 20-23 at the Nye Street theater. ON CAMPUS ART Bill Bowler, professor emeritus of the Department of Architecture, will re...
Dog vs. Man W. Bruce Cameron Announcer: Welcome, ladies and gentlemen, to today’s wrestling match between Tucker, a mixed-breed dog aged 10 months and weighing 22 pounds who must take a pill, and Bruce, an aging guy of Scottish extraction at 160 pounds. Commentator: That can’t be right. He’s heavier than that. Announcer: Well, that’s what it says on his driver’s license. Commentator: He’s a real oinker. A pork platter. Announcer: And Tucker is doing some bows and stretches, getting ready for today’s match. Commentator: Pretty small to be c...
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. **************** HULLABALOO EYES MILL STREET JOB Colfax Chamber of Commerce members Monday night voiced concerns about an overlap with the Mill Street construction project and the annual Colfax Hullabaloo celebration which has been set for the Oct. 8 weekend. Kathy Mayer reported Hullabaloo vendors are slated to begin setting up on the evening...
Another motorcycle rider checks out Colfax after taking a break from the rigors of the road. This particular chopper fan gets to view the countryside on the absolute back seat, or maybe it’s not a seat, of this two-wheeler....
Uncertainty keeps cash on the sidelines At the same time President Obama and Congress were locked in combat over raising the nation’s debt ceiling, leaders of state manufacturing associations from across America were meeting right here in Washington. Despite the 3,000-mile distance, our futures - and their problems - are intertwined. As the debt ceiling debate raged, our nation’s debt climbed to $14.3 trillion, the U.S. Treasury’s cash on hand dwindled to $74 billion and America teetered on the brink of insolvency. Meanwhile, Apple, the world...
