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On October 31, Peace Lutheran Church in Colfax and Trinity Lutheran in Endicott commemorated the first time at the pulpit for Pastor Phil Misner. This marked several firsts as it is also the first time the churches have shared a full-time pastor. It was also a first for the Rev. Phil Misner who graduated from seminary Aug. 31. “It was good,” he said of his first time at the pulpit. He noted the anticipation leading up to the sermons was worse than actually doing it. Phil, wife Jamie and chi...
The District 7 Make It With Wool contest, coordinated by Helen Appel of Dusty, was in the Public Service Building at Colfax. Assisting with the contest this year was Paula Baldree from Colfax. Each October, Appel hosts the contest for this multi-county region in the state. Entering the contest this year were Carmen and Leah Swannack, Lamont; Emily Cook and Sarah Appel, Colfax, and Shelby Forgey, Anatone. In the Make It For Others Contest, Shannon Appel made a skirt for her youngest daughter, Sidney Appel. First place in the Junior Division was...
Jerry Jones of Coflax shared an artistic memoir at last Thursday’s Meet the Artist presentation in the Colfax Library. He showed his paintings of Australians who were depicted in “Friends Down Under,” a photo booklet he develeoped and sent as a thank you gift to host families in a 1975 Rotary Group Exchange trip. Most of the paintings were of residents in the Queensland outback. Also, Jones, who is editor of the Whitman County Gazette, talked about the creation of Patience Palouse, the pink cow which served as the logo for Palouse Empire Fair...
A new book featuring 127 pages of Pullman and Washington State University photos has been produced by Arcadia Publishing as part of their Images of America series. Set for release next week, the book evolved from the work of the late Robert Luedeking and members of the Whitman County Historical Society. Luedeking, who died in October of 2009 at the age of 85, served as a professor of chemical engineering at Washington State University for more than 25 years before he retired in 1981. Among his community interests was active membership in the... Full story
The investigation of a multi-county poaching spree that killed a bull moose and several bears came through Whitman County Oct. 27 and ended in an arrest in Moses Lake several days later. A poacher is suspected of shooting a bull moose in Stevens County and several bear, elk and deer in surrounding counties, according to Bob Weaver, state Fish and Wildlife official who patrols Whitman County. Weaver said they recovered the carcasses of the animals at the bottom of a creek bed in Garfield County the night of Oct. 27. Weaver said the suspect has...
Republicans in last week’s election took control of the House of Representatives away from Democrats. What does this mean to you?...
W. Bruce Cameron As this year’s election drew to a close, the nation held its breath to see whether California would legalize marijuana. (After holding its breath, the nation blew it out loudly and then giggled hysterically.) Marijuana is currently illegal in California, which is why no one there can find any pot to buy anywhere unless they, well, look. Medical marijuana, however, can be purchased as long as you have a valid medical condition, such as a headache, a backache or a desire to smoke pot. To buy medical marijuana, you have to ask y... Full story
Erin Bailey will present information on the Bailey family’s direct seed farming operation near St. John at the second Palouse Direct Seeders fall breakfast meeting Wednesday, Nov. 17, at 7 a.m. in the Methodist Church in Colfax. Bailey ground has been used as a laboratory for direct seed demonstrations each of the last two Septembers. Also speaking will be Dave Huggins, USDA researcher at Pullman, and Dan Harwood, Palouse-Rock Lake Conservation District coordinator, who will present data on each of the direct seed systems used during the d...
Inflated by a $12 million stimulus-funded fiber optic expansion grant, the 2011 budget for the Port of Whitman County is slated to more than quadruple next year. The port in March was awarded funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to install a fiber optic line between Spokane and Pullman. That project bumped the port’s 2011 budget up to $13,736,000 from this year’s $2,960,600 budget. Most of the work on the project is scheduled to take place next summer, which accounts for an $11,675,000 expense item. Terri Heilsberg, port acc...
Serious Concern A quick synopsis: the Colfax School District board will be deciding in their upcoming meeting whether to renew the superintendent’s contract for another three years. A group of thirty or more classified and certificated staff have legitimate concerns about the performance of the superintendent and the school board’s tolerance of this performance. This group (committee) is requesting that the board not renew the superintendent’s contract, and that a new leader be selected for the district. As a taxpayer and concerned citiz... Full story
Opera Cinema series will begin Nov. 14 A film series of The San Francisco Opera will be shown on the big screen at Village Centre Cinema in Pullman throughout a four month span starting Nov. 14 and including pre-production lectures led by Washington State University and University of Idaho faculty. “Madame Butterfly,” the first show of the Palouse Grand Opera Cinema, will play at 2 p.m. Nov. 14, with a 1 p.m. lecture presented by Sheila Converse, WSU Voice faculty. There will also be an encore at 6:30 p.m. on Nov. 16 without the pre...
At Whitman Hospital and Medical Center, we have the wonderful opportunity to give to others by listening to them. We try very hard to do this as we care for our patients. We often feel that we are the ones being blessed. Here is a great example. I recently spoke with a gentleman in one of our waiting areas who was wearing a Korean War Veteran ball cap. I am always drawn to these patriots out of sense of curiosity and respect. They almost always have a few good stories to tell. This vet told me he joined the Army because he was sitting around... Full story
8 years ago, Nov. 13, 1885 On next Monday, the mail route between Colfax and Sprague will be discontinued and the stage will be withdrawn. Mail will, however, still be carried from this city to Coin, twenty miles distant, three times per week. J.H. Borohaska, the genial brakeman on Conductor Wilson’s train, had the third and fourth fingers on his right hand badly mashed last Monday, while coupling cars. An amputation was necessary. He submitted to the operation without flinching, but regrets that he did not have those digits covered by an acc... Full story
LaCrosse LaCrosse FFA will sell Christmas trees and poinsettias again this year. Procceds help send students to the State and National FFA Conventions. This year Taylor Weekes attended the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis. The Christmas trees will be in LaCrosse Nov. 30 and the poinsettias will be here Dec. 7. LaCrosse Business Association set a date for Santa’s visit for Saturday, Dec. 11. The association will provide muffins and juice and free pictures with Santa. That same Saturday the Washington DC kids plan on selling Christmas wrea...
Week of Nov. 15-19, 2010 At Colfax Schools: Monday: Burritos, rice, salsa, taco soup and/or other choices. Tuesday: Strawhats with works, salsa, refried beans, donut and or other choices. Wednesday: Shredded chix on bun, barbecue beans, mac salad and or other choices. Thursday, No salad bar, Thanksgiving dinner. Friday: Hamburgers with works, oven fries, fruit and or other choices. At Colton School: Monday: Chicken stir fry, rice, fruit, cinnamon buns. Tuesday: French toast, sausage, hashbrowns, fruit. Wednesday: Sliced turkey, mashed potatoes... Full story
Dusty The Flying Farmers monthly meeting was at The Parsonage Saturday. Twenty-two members attended the event. Dick and Suzy McNeilly welcomed their third grandson Oct. 22. He was born in Pomona, New Jersey, to Christina and Jason Cain. Aidan William Cain weighed in at seven pounds, 12 ounces and joins big brother, Mason. Kim and Cindy Pitts and Norm Bafus were in Meridian, Idaho, over the weekend to help granddaughter/great-granddaughter Willa Hammons celebrate her first birthday. David and Phyllis Stueckle attended the Whitman County Farm...
Marriage Licenses John Bush Jr., 66, Woodbury, Pa., and Pamela Dunlap, 57, Oro Valley, Ariz. Nov. 1 COLFAX BUILDING PERMITS St. Patrick’s Church, 10108 S. Main, reroof church, $55,000, Oct. 26 Steve’s Glass, repair roof, 303 N. Main, $3,000, Oct. 28 Spokane Seed, 1201 N. Clay, remodel break room, $22,891, Nov. 1 Butch Booker, 809 N. Main, remodel building, $60,000, Nov. 1 Bruce Hochsprung, gas boiler, 711 S. Lake, $8,865, Nov. 3. Irma Ebbert, gas furnace, 717 E. Southview, $3,500, Nov. 5 REAL ESTATE SALES Pullman Bank Properties, LLC, Tro... Full story
The holiday season is rapidly approaching, which means families and friends will be gathering for lavish meals and an abundance of high calorie sweets. While splurging every now and then is all part of the holiday tradition, individuals should take heed to make sure it doesn’t become a way of life after the last present is opened and the first New Years resolution is discarded. According to the American Cancer Society, being overweight can increase an individual’s cancer risk. Estimates show that excess body fat is linked to 49 percent of end... Full story
John Willard Gwinn A funeral service for John Willard Gwinn, 96, retired Garfield farmer, will be at Garfield Cemetery Saturday, Nov. 13, at 11:45 a.m. Viewing will be Friday, from 10 to 5 at Kimball Funeral Home in Pullman. He died Friday, Nov. 5, 2010, at Pullman Regional Hospital in Pullman. Born Oct. 30, 1914, to John Clive and Carsie Kerns Gwinn in Garfield, he was a lifetime resident of Garfield. Willard attended Grinnell, Silver Springs and Garfield schools, and graduated in 1933. After attending Washington State College in Pullman, he... Full story
Dear Savvy Senior What can you tell me about diabetes and how can a person know if they have it? My sister and her husband, who are ages 65 and 63 were both recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and neither had a clue. Surprised Sister Dear Surprised, It’s called the “silent disease” for a reason. With no significant warning signs, there are millions of people who have diabetes today that don’t realize it. Here’s what you should know. Undiagnosed Epidemic The diabetes epidemic in the U.S. is huge, especially among older adults. The Centers f... Full story
Baum, Altah Marie, born Oct. 20, 2010 at seven pounds, three ounces, to Karri Dielcon and Michael Baum of Pullman. Belden, Kaehl Walter, born Oct. 18, 2010, at seven pounds, seven ounces, to Taylor Lydon and Jeremy Belden of Moscow. Maternal grandmother is Gena Lydon, Lewiston. Gong, Kaylee, born Oct. 13, 2010, at eight pounds, 11 ounces, to Yan Hang and Yanfeng Gong of Pullman. The baby joins one sister, Angelina, 3. Howard, Kaelyn Bridgette, born Oct. 11, 2010, at four pounds, nine ounces, to Alex and Kristen Howard of Pullman. Paternal...
Malden library news Every month at the Malden Library an estimation jar is filled with some sort of goody and children under 13 are welcome to guess the count. The closest estimate wins the goodies. The library also has a monthly book drawing. Every time a child reads five books his name is entered into a drawing. Every Tuesday at 5:15 p.m. Librarian Shannon Roe welcomes all ages to story and craft time. The Knit Wits meet every Wednesday from 1-3 p.m. at the home of Carolyn Sturgeon. All ages and skill levels are welcome to share and learn nee... Full story
Rosalia At the last Rosalia Lions Club meeting, President Rita Crowl announced the receipt of a $200 anonymous donation to the club. The donation is intended to help the club with the many things Lions do for the community. She said the club appreciates the donation which will help them fulfill the Lions motto, “We Care.” Other upcoming events include the “Adopt-A-Highway” pickup day, setting up the annual Christmas Board and hanging Christmas lights. Contact any Lions member to place a family,...
James E. and Joanne Crow Sturm will celebrate 60 years of marriage Nov. 21 with a gathering of family and friends at the Harvester Restaurant in Spangle, from 2 to 4 p.m. They were was married Nov. 22, 1950, at the Oakesdale Community Presbyterian Church. They met at Whitman College in Walla Walla, at a fraternity open house in the fall of 1949. Jim taped her on the shoulder when the freshman girls were getting ready to leave, and when she turned around, he hesitated a moment, then asked her to accompany him to the other open houses. Later,...
On Monday night the Colfax School Board will make its decision on whether or not to renew Superintendent Michael Morgan’s contract. This decision will be the culmination of months of contention which surfaced with the failure of the school district’s first levy proposal. The unhappiness did not abate with approval of the second, reduced levy. Camps in the community and within the school district formed to push for changes. Others sided with the status quo. The lightning rod in all of it was the superintendent and the prevailing question over hi...
