Serving Whitman County since 1877
Serving Whitman County since 1877
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NOTICE The Whitman County Jail is clearing checks written to those who have been released from jail. Those listed below have uncashed checks. Arrangements can be made for replacement checks by calling the jail at 509 397-5585. Checks that have not been claimed by October 1" will be donated to the Whitman County Chaplaincy. Derek Frank Delos Santos, Tina Marie Paggett, Joseph Scott Holmes, Lonnie McGee Clements, Alan Henry Krehmke, Taylor Martin Leitze, Gerry Joe Jones, Jacob Aaron Bates, Roger Jon Montgomery, Austin Danzer Baumgardner, Channa...
Colfax alumni luncheon was Aug. 8 in Spokane with 67 people, 56 of them grads, attending. Coach Len Pyne was special guest of honor. He was basketball and baseball coach from 1949 to 1956 and now lives in Kennewick. Charles Kasdorf, class of 1940, drove from the Bay Area of California, to join the lunch. They celebrated birthdays of Lucille Buri Wilson, who turned 80 Monday and Margarite Krueger Hill who will be 96 at the end of the month. Monday was ‘Family Day’. We had two sets of twins – the Morgan Twins and the Culbertson Twins, Broth...
THIS IS A HAMMER Composting tips Q: I really enjoy your column, it’s informative and helpful. We have many trees on our property, and leaves are a constant cleaning chore. We place the leaves in a barrel and let them decompose. When they’ve broken down, we use that compost in our flower beds and special gardens, like our volcano mountain waterfall garden. In the decomposing barrel, we add a little lime to sweeten the soil. The best way to maintain home value is to keep the home looking appealing. — Mr. & Mrs. Harry & Janice K., St. Cloud...
A service for Charlie Kasdorf, 89, was in Alameda, Calif., Aug. 24, 2011. Friends here are invited to attend his burial Monday, Aug. 29, 2011, at 2 p.m. in the Colfax Cemetery. He died at his home in Alameda, Calif., last Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2011. Born June 17, 1922, he attended business school in Spokane. In the early 1940’s he moved to Seattle where he met and married Jacqueline Logan. They moved to Alameda in 1946. An avid stamp collector, he drove all over the country to attend first day stamp ceremonies and stamp shows. He was an active m... Full story
Downsizing Solutions Dear Savvy Senior What tips can you recommend to help seniors with downsizing? I have been thinking about moving to a retirement community, but in order to move I need to get rid of a lot of my stuff. I have a four bedroom house as well as an attic and basement that are full. Any tips would be appreciated. Overwhelmed Senior Dear Overwhelmed, The process of weeding through a house full of stuff and parting with old possessions can be difficult and overwhelming for many seniors. Most people in your situation start the... Full story
Braun baby born Broderick Calvin Braun was born Aug. 18, 2011, at Whitman Hospital and Medical Center at seven pounds, 11 ounces to Amanda and Tyler Braun. Maternal grandparents are Kathy and Jeff Didier of Colfax and Brett and Pam Draper of Boise. Paternal grandparents are Kurtis Braun of NezPearce and Donelle Napier of Traverse City, Michigan. The baby join sister Zoe and brother Evan. Crandalls welcome daughter Kathryn Anne was born Aug. 19, 2011, at Whitman Hospital and Medical Center at eight pounds to Krystal and Aaron Crandall. Maternal...
A full day of festivities is planned for the grand opening of the Forever Free Lincoln Exhibit at the Colfax Branch Library next Thursday, Sept. 1, from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. A ribbon cutting ceremony will be at 3:45 p.m. A special children’s history program is at 1 p.m. for kids with an appearance by Honest Abe himself. All American treats will be served. Give the gift of life at the Colfax Library on Tuesday, August 30 from 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. by donating blood. Schedule appointments at the library or online www.inbc saves.org. Priority will be given to...
ART Bill Bowler, professor emeritus of the Department of Architecture, will revisit ideas from a 1989 exhibit and show recent photographic works from Aug. 19 to Sept. 26 in the first of a series of exhibits to mark the 25th anniversary of the University of Idaho Pritchett Gallery. Bowler is the designer of the gallery. Hours are 10 to 8 Tuesday through Saturday and 10 to 6 on Sundays. The Fine Arts Faculty exhibition will be Aug. 26- Sept. 24 at the WSU Museum of Art. Faculty exhibitors include Ann Christenson, Avantika Bawa, Carol Ivory, Chris...
Hengen’s paintings express a deep attachment to the life and landscape of eastern Washington heritage and history. She is an accomplished Palouse Country artist and author. Sherryl Evans paints what she knows and loves, horses and mules earning their keep with hard work. She has been a 35 year signature member of the prestigious nationwide art group, Women Artists of the West. Beasley receives Elks scholarship Waitsbuurg High valedictorian Austin Beasley was among six recipients of a $4,000 Elks National Legacy scholarship in Washington s...
8 years ago August 27, 1886 Fifty or sixty discharged railroaders congregated in this city last Saturday night and proceeded to run a portion of the town according to their own ideas, bidding defiance to the officers and nearly taking possession of the saloon. At one time, while endeavoring to make an arrest, Marshal Lyle was obliged to floor a couple of the peace disturbers with his cane, when the mob drew pistols and he was forced to retreat. At another, while on their way to jail with a prisoner, the marshal and his deputy were attacked by... Full story
Locations for a state and federal emergency food distribution for Wednesday Sept. 28 will be Palouse Federated Church, 1 to 3 p.m., and Rosalia Methodist Church, 9 to 11 a.m. For Thursday, Sept. 29., 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, 111 N. Main, 8 a.m. to noon; Tekoa City Hall, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Oakesdale Baptist Church, 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.; Endicott City Hall, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Distribution for Sept. 30 will be... Full story
Athabah, Talah Saad, was born Aug. 8, 2011, at six pounds, 13 ounces, to Saad Athbah and Eman Alqahtani of Pullman. This is the couple’s first child. Whiteley-Namauu, Violet Rose, was born Aug. 8, 2011, at seven pounds, 10 ounces to Sunn Namuu and Debra Whiteley-Namuu of Moscow. Paternal grandparenst are Richard and Mary Aver of Moscow and Nick Krivnick of Hawaii. Maternal grandparents are Joy Petersen and Lynn Cox of Moscow....
COUNCIL ON AGING SENIOR PROGRAM MENUS Week of Aug. 29-Sept. 2 Colfax-Plymouth Congregational Church: Wednesday — Chef Salad, peaches, breadstick, milk, coffee or tea. Rosalia-Methodist Church: Tuesday — Chef Salad, peaches, breadstick, milk, coffee or tea. Palouse-Palouse Federated Church: Wednesday — Chef Salad, peaches, breadstick milk, coffee or tea. Pullman-Pullman Senior Center: Monday — Chef Salad, peaches, breadstick, milk, coffee or tea. Van Schedule Wednesday — Colfax nutrition & doctor appointments.... Full story
Della Bailey and Stan Bailey celebrated their 80th birthdays last Saturday, Aug. 16 at the Spokane convention center rooftop with dinner and dancing for family members and special guests hosted by Della and Darril Bailey’s children Vicky McWilliams, Darril Bailey, Jr., and Bradley Bailey. Della and Darril and Stan and Pauli’s local families present were Jackie, Charile, Adele, Rowdy and Beau Brown, Cindy Glorfield, Della and Mark Harwood, Kathy, Ed and Chris Sheilds, Ryan and Miles Schultz, Billie Jo and Jim Davidson, Alissa Schultz, Scott and... Full story
Children ages 1 to 12 are invited to a Pajama Party at the Colton Library on Thursday, August 25 at 5:30 p.m. Children should wear their pajamas and bring a stuffed animal. They will have the opportunity to make a craft and eat popcorn while listening to stories. Summer Reading was very successful at Colton this year. All of the 44 children who signed up to participate managed to complete the program, and all received goody bags in the final program at the park. Adult and Teen Summer Reading participants need to return their forms to the...
The LaCrosse Livestock Supporters are seeking donations for participants at the 2011 Palouse Empire Fair which begins Sept. 8. Donations are used to buy animals at the livestock auction. Funds not spent at the auction will be divided among all local open class, 4H and FFA participants to help them offset their costs. Donations can be mailed to LaCrosse Livestock Supporters, Box 52, LaCrosse, 99143....
Teen and adult participants are encouraged to turn in their summer reading completion forms and participants up to age 12 can exchange their completed Summer Reading Log for a prize bag filled with goodies at the Uniontown Library. The after school programs will begin again in September. Students in grades 1 through 5 are invited to join Chelsea Leachman, branch manager, for third Wednesday Science Sept. 21 at 3:15 p.m. Uniontown Library hours are: Wednesdays 2:30- to 6:30 and Fridays 9:30 to 1:30....
Dick and Helen Appel, with Caroline, Zack, Kade, Elly and Lucien Kunkel, Pullman, accompanied Phil Appel, Spokane, and Sabrina Appel, Salem, on an excursion to Emerald Creek in Idaho to dig garnets. Sabrina spent several days with her grandparents. While here, she helped her grandparents and was instructed in sewing a blouse and jacket by Grandma Helen. Neil, Josh, Emmie and Isaac Appel, Dusty, and Lisa, Travis, Miriam, Rachel and Emma Frei spent Sunday with Dick and Helen Appel swimming. Retired long-time Dusty area farmer Dick Stueckle, died...
The Inland Northwest Blood Center mobile unit will be on Main Street to screen applicants and accept donations of blood at the Colfax Library Tuesday, Aug. 30, from 2 to 6 p.m. Appointments can be made by calling the library or online. Priority will be given to those with pre-scheduled appointments. Walk-ins will be seen on a first come, first serve basis with photo I.D. required. The entire list of eligibility criteria can be found by contacting INBC....
Washington State University has contracted with Zipcar, Inc., the world’s leading car-sharing network, to offer a car-sharing program on its main Pullman campus. The transportation option is now available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to all university students, faculty and staff members who are licensed drivers aged 18 and older. “Our goal is to enhance mobility options for all of our students, staff and faculty,” said Bridgette Brady, director, WSU Parking and Transportation Services. Under the agreement with Zipcar, WSU students, facul...
The origin of the seed stuffing allegation, one of the features of the giant suit between Kentucky Blue Grass gowers and Scotts, got its start in Farmingdale, N.Y. Pullman attorney Tim Esser filed a motion in court last week in an attempt to get access for pre-trial discovery on behalf of his client, Seeds Inc. of Tekoa. The seed stuffing allegation, which has since been discounted in court rulings, alleged growers last fall delivered seed harvested from fields which were not under contract to Scotts to take advantage of the higher prices...
Spokane-based Washington Trust Bank announced its expansion into Whitman County. The bank will soon open a loan office in Pullman. The office will be staffed by Steve Roberts and Kyle York, both formerly employed with the failed Bank of Whitman. Roberts and York will be working out of Washington Trust’s main office in Spokane until the bank finds a permanent Pullman location, according to a Washington Trust press release. Both are long-time residents of Whitman County....
An elderly St. John couple was taken by ambulance to Whitman Hospital Aug. 17 after the car in which they were riding went off a 15 foot bank along the Green Hollow road. Ambulance crew members had to extricate Joyce Morasch, 83, from the car and carry her up the bank to the ambulance. The driver, Floyd Morasch, 88, was able to get out of the car. According to the accident report from the sheriff’s office, Morasch was driving a 1989 Chevrolet Caprice eastbound when it went off the road about five and one-half miles from Colfax. They were t...
Leaders in election returns for the Aug. 16 primary added to their margin Friday morning when the elections office tallied late-arriving ballots. G. Todd Vanek now has 284 votes for Colfax mayor, and Carol Stueckle now has 228. Tom Huntwork has 181. Largest percent gain was booked by Colfax Councilman David Nails who last week declared he was a write-in candidate in the Colfax mayoral race. He now has 100 votes compared to the 57 tallied on election night. In the four-way race for District 3 port commissioner, Tom Kammerzell bumped his lead to...
Vwitter Me This! Silicon Valley, Calif. — Move over, Twitter, a new service promises to drastically improve on the 140-character text messaging software by adding video. Vwitter, a “video Twitter,” will be launching soon, says CEO W. Bruce Cameron. “Basically, users will be able to send 1.4-second ‘Vweets’ to one another,” he recently explained in an interview exclusive to this column. In the first Vweet to be Vweeted by Vwitter, intelligent apes battle with desperate cowboys and housekeepers in 1960s Mississippi. “It’s as action-packed as...
