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CITY OF COLFAX, WASHINGTON: ORDINANCE No. 15-13 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING CHAPTER 15.10 DEVELOPMENT REVIEW PROCESS TO THE COLFAX MUNICIPAL CODE WHEREAS, RCW 35.23.440(33) grants second-class cities the power to regulate streets and sidewalks; and WHEREAS, RCW 35.23.440(50) grants second-class cities the ability to enforce safety and sanitary measures; and WHEREAS, to enable the city to be business friendly it is in the best interest to have a clear, concise, written development review process; therefore THE CITY OF COLFAX ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:...
8 years ago The Commoner Sept. 12, 1890 A special session of the board of county commissioners was held at the office of the county auditor in this city yesterday for the purpose of re-apportioning the voting precincts of the county. The reason of this special session was to meet the provisions of the new law requiring the registration of voters in all incorporated cities and towns, which has heretofore been misinterpreted by the commissioners. The law, as defined by Attorney General Jones, makes it necessary that all cities and towns... Full story
Cowboy Poets David Nordquist, Dick Warwick, Gene Buchholz, Lou Ann Carter and Jim Aasen are coming to the Tekoa Empire Theatre Sunday, Sept. 20 at 2 p.m. Cowboy poetry is a traditionally rhymed and open-ended verse, based on what was a western way of life but updated into today's world. Nordquist, born and raised in Ellensburg, spent his early years in the rodeo. Dick Warwick, Oakesdale, is a fourth generation Oakesdale area farmer and has written poetry his whole life. Buchholz grew up farming and ranching in North Dakota and spent much of...
AT COLFAX SCHOOL: Monday: Biscuits and gravy, egg patty, ham patty, fruit, juice. Tuesday: Chicken nuggets, rice fresh veggies, fruit. Wednesday: Chicken bacon ranch stuffwich, Caesar salad, Jell-O, fruit. Thursday: Turkey gravy, mashed potatoes, roll, carrots, fruit. Friday: Bulldog burger, cheese slice, fries, BBQ beans, fruit. AT ENDICOTT SCHOOLS: Monday: Chicken fajitas with lettuce and tomato, beans, peaches. Tuesday: Pizza, green salad, watermelon. Wednesday: Early release: Sausage, eggs, French toast, hash browns, veggie tray, pears....
LESTER CAMP A funeral service for Lester C. Camp, 90. long-time Oakesdale resident, was Monday, Sept.14 at the Oakesdale Community Presbyterian Church followed by burial next to his wife in the Oakesdale Cemetery. Mr. Camp died Sept. 8, 2015, in Spokane. Born Oct. 14, 1924, in Washtucna, to Alexis Clifford Camp and Bessie Brown Latimer Camp, he moved with his family to a farm located near Spangle in 1925 and attended school in Cheney until his senior year when he joined the US Army August 14,... Full story
Dr. J. Jeffrey Hoover, a missionary with the General Board of Global Ministries of the United Methodist Church, will give a presentation on his ministry in Africa next Monday, Sept. 21, at 6:30 p.m. at the LaCrosse Methodist Church. He is committed to the development of a viable United Methodist-related university at Mulungwishi which can help address the needs of the Congo. All churches are invited to attend Dr. Hoover's presentation. A freewill offering will be taken....
Bob Lonn, a member of the 1961 class of Colfax High School who now resides in Spokane Valley, will be in Colfax next week for a presentation of his new book, Excitement: Shot at and Missed. The book tells the story of Lonn's older brother, Ken Lonn and his service with the Marines during the Korean War. Ken Lonn enlisted in the Marines and served with the First Marine Division from 1951 to 1952. Once he landed in Korea, Ken served as a Mortar/Rockets Section Chief. In the book, Ken recounts some of his experiences with humor, and often...
September 25 of this year will mark 60 years of marriage for Donna and Eric Larson of Colfax. They were married by the Rev. P.D. Unruh at the Onecho Church. The Larsons have one daugther, Kristin, who lives with her husband, Sam Carpenter, in Seattle....
Mackenzie Link of Spokane, daughter of Jon and Barb Link of Colfax, and Travis Cooper of Spokane, son of Alex and Lisa Cooper of Pullman, were married in an outdoor ceremony June 6, 2015, in Spokane at The Chateau Rive at The Flour Mill. Clergyman was special friend and teacher, Ken Johnson. Maid of honor was Kami Lowe, friend of the bride. Bridesmaids were Abby Erickson, Traci Hart, Nicole Schlomer, Missy Linehan, all friends of bride, and Brittany Cooper, sister-in-law. Best man was Justin...
Dusty Lucky and Joan Myrick hosted their annual Myrick/Brink get-together this weekend. Arriving at the Myrick home Friday were son Rich Myrick and Jannetta, Moses Lake; Rich’s daughter Deanna, Spanaway; Jannetta’s daughter, Kierstyn Johnson, Puyallup; son Mike Myrick and friend Rhonda Cluff, Spanaway and Mike’s son Michael, Yelm. Arriving at the Brink home Friday were Kevin and Amber Brink, Kennewick, with their children Ashley, Kloey, Ellie and Nick; Amber’s brother and his family, Robert and Sarah Hrabak and Rayna, Katelynn, Allison and Rob... Full story
There are many youth programs to choose from at the Colfax Library from Early Learning Story times to after school programs and events for teens. For kids under six years old, Thursday for Early Learning Story time began Sept. 17. Story time at the Colfax Branch is divided into three age groups: baby time for ages 0-2 from 10:10-10:30 a.m., toddler time for ages 2-3 from 10:30-11:00 a.m. and preschool time for ages 4- 5 from 11-11:30 a.m. Story time offers a valuable listening and pre-reading experience for children. A variety of books and acti... Full story
Nolan M. Saam, an Army ROTC cadet at Gonzaga University in Spokane, has graduated from the U.S. Army Air Assault School and earned the honor of wearing the Air Assault Badge. The 10-day course of instruction focuses on combat assault operations associated with helicopters. Students are required to complete a 12-mile foot march in three hours or less wearing the prescribed uniform with weapons, equipment and a 30-pound backpack. The foot march is a graded task and a graduation requirement of the air assault course, designed to test strength,... Full story
Endicott Trinity Lutheran Church's Elizabeth Circle met Sept. 13 to work on baby kits. They sorted all the different items to be sent. Each bundle will be wrapped in a receiving blanket that was made by the group....
Ten members of the Colfax High School class of 1945 gathered Saturday for their 70-year reunion. They dined at Events on Main with the meal catered by the Top Notch. Members of the class present included, from the left, Jaine Roberts Springer, Seattle; Donna Lukins Camp, Spokane Valley; Pete Schmick, Cheney; Lucile Ensley Miller, Colfax; George Delegans, Sammamish; Lucille Buri Willson, Sylvia Smick Smick (in front), and Scooter Brannan, all Colfax; Dorothy Johnston Mader, Lewiston; and Bob Rudy, Colfax. The class of 1945, who attended high...
Melt in Your Mouth Chocolate Contest Winners Pictured are entries from this year’s Melt in Your Mouth Chocolate Contest. The recipes are for entries that placed first, second and third in youth and adult divisions, with one extra because of the uniqueness of the recipe. The Palouse Empire Fair brings all sorts of sensory stimuli - the sound of the carnival rides, both engines working and riders screaming, oinks, moos and baas from the animal barns and the smells of hamburgers grilling at the thr... Full story
Mary Schu poses in front of the “Killer B,” a B-25 airplane. When Mary Schu, former Rosalia resident now residing in Tualatin, Ore., began her aviation career, she could not have imagined that 40 years later she would eventually be recognized as a National Certificated Flight Instructor of the Year. Schu, who grew up in Rosalia and graduated with the Rosalia High School class of 1966, owns and operates Mary A. Schu Aviation and Mary A. Schu Consulting near Portland. She was honored earlier this...
Climate change talk slated at library “Climate Change: a Brief Overview” is the topic of a free presentation by Dr. Peter Haug at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24 at the Colfax Library. This talk considers the underlying science of climate change and its worldwide ramifications. Dr. Haug will briefly discuss current scientific research, how the earth is changing and implications for future societies. Dr. Haug will expand this presentation in October with two evening classes, provided at the library by Community Colleges of Spokane. Helm art display at... Full story
MARRIAGE LICENSES Robert Paul Leininger Jr., 41, and Teresa Ann Whisler, 43, both Pullman, Sept. 9. Tyler Gregory Martin, 31, and Rachel Kathleen Jones, 31, both Lewiston, Sept. 14. Mark Joseph Appel, 31, and Jaimie Victoria Hughes, 26, both Colfax, Sept. 15. Steven Edward Woodley, 28, and Korey Lynn Southerland, 28, both Pullman, Sept. 15. REAL ESTATE SALES Aaron and JoAnne Johnson, Magnolia, Texas, to Catherina Homer, Twin Falls, Idaho, house on NW Prairie View Drive, Pullman, $355,000, Aug. 3. Jennifer Knutzen, Moscow, to Anna E. Cunningham,...
Tesla is the premium entry in the electric car market, with a starting price of $75,000. According to the Wall Street Journal, the high-end “Signature” model costs $132,000, slightly more than the base price for Porsche’s AG’s 911 GT3. Even with a $7,500 federal tax credit, an assortment of state tax credits and $10,000 in fuel saving over five years, the driver’s investment is over $110,000 – far beyond the reach of the average family. However, Tesla’s luxury styling and impressive performance give high-end buyers the best of both worlds ...
Hispanic Month This week marks the beginning of National Hispanic Heritage Month, a time to honor the diverse cultures and traditions of Hispanic Americans nationwide. The daughter of seasonal farmworkers, I am part of an often forgotten population of hardworking people who are deeply rooted in many communities across the country. After a summer spent in Washington, D.C., interning for the Peace Corps in the Office of Civil Rights and Diversity, I feel this month is an important time to call attention to a program that changed my life, and is c... Full story
While Jeb Bush feuds with Donald Trump and others kowtow to him, only one candidate is seriously gaining on him. Ben Carson is now tied with Trump in one Iowa poll and is close in others. His rise suggests that it's possible to catch the populist wave roiling Republican politics and yet not be an obnoxious braggart. Ben Carson is a superior outsider to Donald Trump. He is more gentlemanly and more conservative, with a more compelling life story. He is a man of faith who, despite his manifest accomplishments, has a quiet dignity and winsome...
Those who are past puberty might remember Mort Sahl. Sahl became one of the 1960s' first insult comedians, who would trash just about anyone and everything. He was considered a model for the incredible 1976 movie "Network," which featured a deranged network anchorman, Howard Beale, inspiring millions of citizens to scream, "I'm mad as hell, and I'm not going to take it anymore!" Millennials should download the film or at least do an online search. It was perceptive and farsighted, plus it was funny as hell. That brings us to Donald Trump, a...
The Veterans Administration has been in the news. Not much of it has been good. In response to complaints about the difficulty of getting proper care at the various VA hospitals and clinics, the VA has tried to start a new service. It is called Choice. It allows veterans qualified for medical care at VA centers to seek that medical care with local providers. Reportedly, Choice has not been very successful, even though it gives veterans who live more than 50 miles from a VA hospital or clinic the possibility of getting care closer to home. The...
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. AIRPLANE SHOWN AT FAIR An airplane was one of the unusual exhibits at the Palouse Empire Fair last week. The kit plane, which was shown by Mike Ensley of Colfax, was brought to the fairgrounds on a special trailer. Ensley explained the airplane's wings can be rotated along the fuselage for easy transport on a custom trailer. Called Ol’ P... Full story
Fitness is a different journey for everyone. For some it is hard, and for others it comes naturally. I am definitely not one of those people it comes naturally for, despite my affinity for sports and anything that gets me outdoors. I have to work at it, and I have to work hard for what I want to achieve, just as so many others do. On Saturday, I had the opportunity to participate in the Marines of the Palouse Mud Run: The Few, The Proud, The Muddy in St. John. I have wanted to do a mud run for some time, but I never thought it would be...
