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Storytime at the Colton Library will focus on the wonderful world of insects in October and November. Buzz on in to learn about all of those little creatures that bug us. Halloween and Thanksgiving will be celebrated as well with crafts, stories and snacks. Storytime is held at 10:30 every Monday for children ages 1-6. Third Thursday, the after school program at the Colton Library, will be Oct. 21. Halloween will be the theme, and there will be lots of Halloween crafts, worksheets, books, and a scary snack. Children from kindergarten to...
Artisans at the Dahmen Barn in Uniontown has scheduled Wes Hanson, visiting artist from Spokane, to teach a two day workshop on Nov. 6 and 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Learn how to apply and manipulate watercolors in various ways, simplify landscapes and dramatically develop them through composition, values, and colors. Paint along with the instructor as you learn how to handle watercolors and be helped by him as you work with your own subjects. The cost is $110. The materials students must bring are listed on the calendar listing of the Dahmen...
Dear Savvy Senior, Are there any affordable ways to die these days? When my father died a few months ago we had a regular funeral for him and got stuck with a $12,000 bill. Are there any funeral cost-cutting tips or cheaper alternatives that you can recommend? Can’t Afford To Die Dear Can’t Depending on how you want to go, there are various ways to make a final farewell more affordable, but it requires a little homework and preplanning. Here’s what you should know. Funeral Savers With the average cost of a “full-service” funeral running a... Full story
8 years ago, October 9, 1885 A curious story comes from Colton regarding a shooting affray which occurred there on the evening of the 28th. James Wiley, constable, started to walk from town to his threshing machine about a mile distant. Halfway down his path, a man stepped from behind a straw stack and accosted Wiley with “Is that you, Wiley?” to which he replied “Yes.” He was then told that a sick man was lying on the other side of the stack whom he wished him to see. Wiley’s suspicions were slightly aroused, but keeping his hand on the pi...
‘Lodger’ auditions slated Pullman Civic Theatre will present a readers’ theater performance of “The Lodger” during their fifth anniversary open house celebration, Nov. 13. “The Lodger” is a suspenseful half hour radio play, originally directed by Alfred Hitchcock in 1940. Auditions at the Nye Street Theatre in Pullman, are Friday, Oct. 22, 7 p.m. Dahmen Barn music Off the Leash will perform at Artisans at the Dahmen Barn in Uniontown Saturday, Oct. 16, at 7:30 p.m. The group plays rock, R&B, soul, funk, jazz, reggae and swing. Off the Leash for...
Kameron (Kam) Arneson Kameron (Kam) N. Arneson, 40, of Meadow, S.D. died Oct. 3, 2010 at the West River Regional Medical Center in Hettinger, S.D., after a long and courageous battle with breast cancer. She has been cremated, and a memorial service will be Oct. 8, 2010, at 1 p.m., at the Bison School Gymnasium in Bison, S.D., with the Rev. Bob Ingalls, officiating. Kam was born in California Feb. 17, 1970, to Michael and Donna Poland. Following a divorce, Donna married Bob Ingalls in 1974. In 1977 the family moved to Colfax, where Kam... Full story
Once again the spin masters at dare2share have taken a socially viable means of checking the pulse of humanity (the silver screen) and see the disconnected-ness of our society from the Christ who died for our eternal souls. I probably don’t know you, but I would say I know something about you that is at least an important part of your life, or may even border on an obsession. You checked it this morning, you’ll check it later, then right before bed...maybe even when you get up in the night to use the bathroom. You think about it at meals, durin...
Anglum, Tianna Corinne, born Sept. 28, 2010, at nine pounds, two ounces to Cassie and James Anglum of Colfax. Paternal grandparents are Roger and Georgette Anglum, Oak Harbor. Maternal grandparents are Tim and Teri Switaski and Sam and Luanne DiMaggio, Kettle Falls. The baby joins one sister, Angelina, 5, and one brother, Rocco, 2. Fitzgerald, Bethany Joy, born Sept. 25, 2010, at seven pounds, five ounces, to Dan and Cassi Fitzgerald of Pullman. Paternal grandparents are Tom and Diane Fitzgerald, Nampa, Idaho. Maternal grandparents are Boyd...
Several community members have spoken with me about the article on the front page of the last week’s Gazette entitled, “Drop in Patient Visits Hits Hospital’s Revenue.” Many have told me that they were surprised by the news. I’ve responded by saying the article was accurate and then expanded on some of the information. I’d like to do that for you now. In the past, many people thought hospitals were recession proof. Everyone assumed that people use health services when they need them and people get sick regardless of the economy so they will c...
Hooper Keith and Carla Danielson spent Sept. 24-26 in Lynden where Keith was a guest clinician at the Cascade Horse Fair. His Horsemanship/Trail clinic and competition was well attended. The Danielsons hosted their final clinic of the season at Hooper Crossing Ranch Oct. 2- 3 with riders and horses learning how to work cattle. Those in attendance were Mark and Karen Plumlee of Snohomish; Bill and Denise Jensen of Satsop; Lynn Dever of Tensed; Marilyn Chavalier of Worley and Adalia Hille of Ralston. The group enjoyed a Saturday evening... Full story
Lamont Last week, a guy wire broke in Herman Harder’s pasture south of Lamont, flew over the hot wire and dropped it to the ground. The wire hit a two year old heifer, killing her and setting a small fire in the pasture. Fire trucks from Spencer’s farm, Adam’s County No. 4 and Lamont responded to put the fire out. Avista came to restore power to the area. Two ladies in the Lamont area went on a Shop Hop last Friday and Saturday. Fabric shops across eastern Washington welcomed the traveling ladies with special activities. On Friday, Bonni...
Week of Oct. 11-15, 2010 Garfield/Palouse School: Monday: Teri dippers, fried rice, vegetable, fruit, roll. Tuesday: Chicken fingers, potatoes, veggies, fruit. Wednesday: French dip, potatoes, vegetable, fruit. Thursday: Chicken bunwich, lettuce, cheese, tater tots, fruit. Friday: Witch’s stew, breadsticks, fruit. LaCrosse School: Monday: Hot ham, mashed potatoes, roll, pears. Tuesday: Taco soup, breadstick, corn chips, carrot sticks, apple crisp. Wednesday: Out at 1 p.m. Hamburger, chips, pasta salad, orange wedge. Thursday: Chicken fajita, s...
Dusty Recently, Connie Horton, accompanied by her niece, Apryl Battin of Seattle, traveled to Dallas, Texas, for the SMU-WSU football game. They were joined by Renee Horton and daughter Devin, Corpus Christi, Texas. While in Dallas, they toured the Dallas Cowboys’ football stadium and celebrated Devin’s 13th birthday. Sunday dinner guests at the home of Larry and Di Brink were Ed and Brenda Getz of Colfax and John Brink and Brandy Ahmstad of Colton. Saturday, Linda Hennigar was in Kennewick to watch her grandson, Wesley Banks, play in a foo...
LaCrosse Saturday’s Mudfest was a success with 18 vehicles coming to race on the dirt and mud tracks. It would not have been possible without the many volunteers. Ed Casey and Ken Kelso appreciate everyone who helped out with this worthy cause. All proceeds benefit the Richard L. Roberts Memorial Scholarship, a scholarship based on community service. Local Kurt Harder in his Mud Ugly had a very successful day winning his class. The DC Kids had a very successful bake sale at Hullaballoo Saturday in Colfax. Their next fundraiser will be to man t... Full story
About 13 years ago, Penny Gilchrist announced to her husband she wanted to turn their home into the Union Creek Guest Ranch, work as a secretary at Bunchgrass Veterinary and do square-dancing. She is still busy with all three, welcoming people into her home, greeting pet patients and staying active with husband Gerald by her side. “ Jerry and I are so much a team, no way we could do what we do without each other,” she said. Although Penny was born in Idaho, she has always lived within 20 mil...
Phil Weagraff’s seventh grade science students recently began their year-long study of the Palouse River. The experience originated several years ago to give the students some exposure to the science of their local environment. The students begin by collecting macro invertebrates and matching them with a water quality chart. When the students are in eighth grade they further develop their skills in assessing the quality of the water in the river, using kits that measure dissolved oxygen, alkalinity, pH balance and other attributes. The G...
The boil advisory on LaCrosse water was lifted last Friday, clearing residents to use water straight from the tap. A boil advisory issued by the State Department of Health had been in effect for one week after samples of the city’s water supply showed traces of E. coli. Don Keeney, LaCrosse water manager, said state health officials informed him the water was once again safe to drink Friday night. Michael Baker, Whitman County’s environmental health director, said state Department of Health employees were in department-wide meetings most of...
After months of discussion at their official bench, Whitman County commissioners decided Monday to return to weekly roundtable workshop sessions in their conference room. In July, amid accusations they were meeting outside the bounds of the state’s Open Public Meetings Act, commissioners moved discussions of county business from the conference room to their official meeting room. In the former conference table workshop sessions, commissioners discussed issues of county governance. Those discussions led to official action on the issues during o...
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Have you known someone impacted by domestic violence?...
“Oktoberfest” is a festival named after October and held in September. If you were in Munich last month, you were probably celebrating by eating vast quantities of Rokeg (meat and blood pastry), Schweinshaxe (ham hock) and Alka-Seltzer. The whole thing is apparently a lot of fun, with men dressed in short pants and singing songs about their wunderbar Stekerlfisch (wonderful fish on a stick). Something like 6.6 million people are participating this year, drinking 7 million liters of beer, eating 58 thousand pork knuckles and standing in lin... Full story
Twenty-two high school students spent last Saturday afternoon in Whitman County Superior Court. Fortunately for them, they were not on trial, but were training to become jurors who will decide the fate of fellow students who break school rules. “It was interesting,” said Zachery Scheer, a senior at Rosalia High School. “Although I think our punishment might have been harsher than what the school would have done.” Students who admit they have violated school rules will be able to choose a punishment from school officials or to go through the stu... Full story
Speed limits were dropped on a pair of Whitman County roads Monday by county commissioners. Commissioners approved speed limit reductions on Hayward and Sunshine roads, both near Pullman, from 50 to 35 mph at the request of landowners along those roads. The Hayward Road speed change was approved on a spilt vote, with Commissioner Pat O’Neill dissenting. He sided with the request by Cheryl Morgan, whose house is on Hayward Road, that the speed limit be lowered to 15 miles per hour. Hayward Road is a dead end gravel road at the northwest edge of... Full story
Construction crews have finished 85 percent of the work on the three lagoons in Uniontown, with one projected month of work left. One lagoon is still full and will need to be emptied, cleaned and lined. The lining on the other lagoons still needs to be installed as well. The natural vegetation for the three man-made wetlands still needs to be planted, said mayor Joyce Mayer of Uniontown. Mayer said the rain in the past few weeks has put a damper on construction. Once cold weather hits, this too will put a delay on construction, but they hope...
Not the answer Try this: No farms, no families. No families, no children. No children, no school. No school, no town! CRP is not a farm. It is not a tool. It is not the answer. How about a hospital without a town? I don’t think so! Just some of my thoughts after the front page last week. CRP up. Hospital down. Doesn’t anyone see? Doug Schuster, St. John An honor It was an honor for me to ring the school bell at the dedication of the Jones School House on Sept 9th at the Palouse Empire Fair. The school is one of the few one room schools lef...
Our founding fathers envisioned a government by the people. In fact, in his Gettysburg Address on Nov. 19, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln concluded with the words, “that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.” In the last few years, we’ve forgotten Lincoln’s words. We now have government by regulation, and it is paralyzing our nation. The growing mountain of costly, overlapping and often conflicting government regulations at the federal, state and local levels has stymied growth as investors s...
