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Tiny pewter figurines sparkle under the display lights while a choir sings carols in the background. Figures of the nativity, tall, tiny, wood, stone, will stand on table after table. These will be the sights at the nativity scene collection display in Moscow, Dec. 8 through Dec. 12. For the second year, more than 400 nativity scenes from around the world will line the rooms of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints building in Moscow. The display at 1657 S. Blaine Street will be open Dec. 10, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., and Dec. 12, noon to 9...
TRIVIA TEST - Nov. 25, 2010 1. ANATOMY: What is a more common name for the patella? 2. MOVIES: For which film did Sally Field win an Oscar as best actress in 1984? 3. SCIENCE: What basic unit is used to measure the flow of electrical current? 4. MYTHOLOGY: Who was the Roman goddess of youth? 5. GEOGRAPHY: Which body of water lies east of Athens, Greece? 6. THEATER: Who composed the operas ÒMadame ButterflyÓ and ÒToscaÓ? 7. TELEVISION: What was the name of the patriarch in the family saga ÒBonanzaÓ? 8. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What color is the gemsto... Full story
How is the weather affecting you? Debbie Hooper, St. John. "I feel sorry for those homeless people. It makes me one grateful woman." Michael Largent, Dusty. "My bunyans are acting up, my wife is mean and makes me shovel the sidewalk... neighbors came and plowed me out, thankfully, yesterday. "My solution to winter is spring." Sheri Hatley, Oakesdale "I'm more worried about my children on the road." Jeff Marshall, Spokane. "I enjoy this kind of weather." Bob Reynolds, Colfax. "Makes us work harder."...
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. Claassen hurt in shop fall Dusty area farmer Wes Claassen was taken to Whitman Hospital late Monday afternoon after sustaining multiple facial fractures in a fall at his Dusty area farm shop. Claassen was transferred by ambulance to Sacred Heart Medical Center for a precautionary check of his carotid artery. It was not damaged and his condition...
Whitman County's canvass board rejected 1,195 ballots marked as questionable by election staff, as the Nov. 2 election was slated to be certified Wednesday morning. Certification of the county's results was due in to the Secretary of State's office Tuesday, but the closure of the courthouse after Monday night's blizzard delayed the final stamp of approval. Auditor Eunice Coker said Tuesday she received approval from the Secretary of State to delay the local certification. The state is set to make the results of the election final Dec. 2. The...
A proposed county transportation program is still waiting for the right ridership to strike up a van pooling route. If four to five people keep roughly the same schedule and destination for a length of time, the Council on Aging Specialist Transportation (COAST) will have grounds to purchase two vans and set up a regular van pool. For the past five months, COAST has been tracking private car pools around the county. "We think it's an idea whose time maybe hasn't come yet," said Karl Johanson, executive director of the Council on Aging and...
Just days before Whitman County's 2011 budget is supposed to be available for public review, county commissioners have yet to receive a complete proposal from Auditor Eunice Coker. Until they receive the preliminary spending plan for next year, commissioners will not be able to target cuts to close what is now expected to be a $131,000 gap between spending and revenue. "We just don't know," said Commissioner Michael Largent. "This budget situation is holding up a lot of decisions and strategizing." Citing a series of state laws, Coker took cont... Full story
Whitman County's Ben Barstow last week was voted in as president of the Washington Association of Wheat Growers. A farmer in the county since 1993, Barstow said he looks forward to a year of advocating agricultural issues in both Olympia and Washington, D.C. As president, he'll lobby agriculture in both political arenas, conduct the association's 10 annual meetings, organize the annual Wheat Growers Convention and work to educate the public on farming issues. Barstow was officially voted president at the Wheat Grower's annual convention last...
A jar of beads made from the human bones of the Tibetan dead sits on the counter. Scarlet cubes of 150-year-old vermilion sit in a small box. The rich brown dust of a meteorite collects in a jar, next to an animal skull and a dirty, solid piece of melted scrap silver. In the crowded third floor garret of his historic Colfax home, nationally known artist Timothy Ely daily uses a kaleidoscope of earthly supplies to do what he does best; bind books, decorate them and sell them. Beginning Dec. 4, a display of 40 of Ely's famous books will be shown...
Three employees will be laid off from the Council on Aging this January, after the non-profit this summer lost its long-time transportation contract under Medicaid to another company. Residents in Whitman, Garfield and Asotin counties who qualified for this specific Medicaid program will now work with a different transportation provider, Special Mobility Services, to whom the Council on Aging and Human Services lost their bid in October. ÒThey beat us out in the bid,Ó said Karl Johanson, executive director of the Council on Aging. The C... Full story
Ol' Saint Nick starts his annual tour of Whitman County with an appearance in the Colfax Chamber of Commerce lighted Christmas parade next Thursday, Dec. 2. Santa's roll down Mill Street caps the 5:30 p.m. parade and precedes the flurry of fireworks that will blast off next to the Big Blue water tank on the east hill. Restaurants and businesses up and down Main Street will be open late to kick off holiday shopping. Epicenter of the celebration will be the Colfax Library. Preceding the parade, Santa will collect the Christmas wishes of area...
Ruth Dodd takes a quick break from slinging meals to seniors to pose for the Gazette lens beside her 100th birthday cake. Ruth Dodd of Colfax was honored for her 100th birthday at last Wednesday's seniors luncheon in Plymouth Congregational Church, but she was still on the other side of the serving counter. Ruth continues to serve as a volunteer at the seniors' luncheon and enjoys doing it. A resident of Colfax for more than 65 years, Ruth marked her 100th birthday Monday. Those present at the Council on Aging seniors' luncheon last Wednesday...
Whitman County was pounded by an arctic blast that brought with it the worst pre-Thanksgiving blizzard to hit in 25 years Monday and Tuesday. Snow began falling late Sunday afternoon, paused briefly Tuesday, before snowfall resumed in small flakes and fell through late Tuesday night. The storm left as much as 12 inches on the ground in flat spots. High winds pushed snow into drifts that mounted waist high in some places. The Palouse region was under a blizzard warning issued Monday by the National Weather Service that lasted until near noon...
Prosecutor Denis Tracy told a handful of Palouse citizens Tuesday night no charges will be filed against Alexandria Nieman for not intervening as 16-year-old Dylan Mayhan-Treese lay dying of a self-inflicted overdose Oct. 11. Palouse citizens have been protesting the alleged drug activity at the home where Nieman lived since the dead body of Mayhan-Treese was discovered Oct. 23. It was first believed the teenager's death was caused in part because he was supplied with drugs from the 21-year-old Nieman. The teenager's parents had a restraining...
Thrift Shop will support 6 agencies The Thrift Shop in the Community Congre-gational United Church of Christ in Pullman this year will donate a portion of its profits to Pullman United Way, Pullman Child Welfare, Community Action Center, WSU Interfaith House, N-Sid-Sen Camp on Lake Coeur d'Alene, and Alternatives to Violence. The Shop is successful mostly due to the continual donations of useful goods from the regional community. They welcome clean, gently used goods (no furniture please). The bin is open 24/7 and is located at Campus and Ruby...
Two teams which have been circling one another for most of the season in this corner of the state will collide Saturday afternoon to decide who gets the east side ticket to the state 1B championship game Dec. 3 in the Tacoma Dome. Colfax and Waitsburg/Prescott will each charge out onto the artificial turf at WSU's Martin Stadium Saturday with 11-0 records. The Bulldogs advanced to the semi-final round with a 27-0 shutout of the Lind/Ritzville/Sprague Broncos last Saturday at Gonzaga Prep in Spokane. The Cardinals advanced with a 54-13 crunch of...
The sudden blast of winter early this week left athletic directors with second thoughts about bookings for the state's semi-final football playoff round. Colfax and Waitsburg/ Prescott will collide as scheduled at 1 p.m. in WSU's Martin Stadium. Coach Mike Morgan said he had checked out alternate sites as the snow and wind hit Monday, but conditions improved. WSU crews cleared off most of the Martin Stadium turf and are expected get the surface ready before Saturday's game. Morgan noted the WSU turf needs to remain cleared for the WSU-UW Apple... Full story
8 years ago, Nov. 27, 1885 Harry Roberts, postmaster of Tampico, about 20 miles from North Yakima up the valley of the Ahtanum, was taken from his home one night last week by an organized body of men and women. He was stripped of all his clothing, tied to a stake and then whipped, the women plying the blacksnakes and brush switches until blood was brought to the surface of his back. He had been warned to desist from the practice of whipping his wife. He failed to comply, upon which his neighbors took matters into their own hands. Upon being r... Full story
Bettencourt, Isabella Katherine, born Nov. 6, 2010, at six pounds, eight ounces, to Ben and Katie Bettencourt. The baby joins one brother, Austin, 2 1/2. Biladeau, born Nov. 4, 2010, at seven pounds, 10 ounces, to Tom and Blanka Biladeau of Moscow. Paternal grandparents are Jay and Nancy Biladeau. Maternal grandparents are Carlos and Lucia Lopec. The baby joins one sister, Eva, 3. Brindamour, Brayden Ryan, born Nov. 10, 2010, at eight pounds, to Jen Ailor and Andy Brindamour of Pullman. Paternal grandparents are Mike and Debbie Brindamour,... Full story
Deborah Thompson, is the new branch manager of the Albion library. The previous manager, Shannon Slaughter, has accepted a full time job. Albion Library next Tuesday, Nov. 30, will host a Wii party from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. All ages can join in the fun of "Mario Cart" and other interactive games and enjoy homemade brownies. Thursday, Dec. 2, physical therapist Jim Rogers, will talk about caring for your spine. Refreshments will be provided for both programs by the Friends of the Albion Library. Storytime meets every Saturday at 2 p.m. followed by...
The History Channel * On Nov. 30, 1886, the Folies Bergre in Paris introduces an elaborate revue featuring women in sensational costumes. The theater spared no expense, staging revues that featured as many as 40 sets. Among other long traditions, the show's title always contains 13 letters and includes the word "Folie." * On Dec. 5, 1933, the 21st Amendment to the U.S. Constitution is ratified, repealing the 18th Amendment and bringing an end to the national prohibition of alcohol. Mississippi, the last dry state in the Union, ended... Full story
Hunting response This letter is in response to an article in the Gazette titled "Hunting violations said on the increase in county." The reason for this letter is for the one quote by Fish and Wildlife Officer Bob Weaver. He says that hunting game from inside your car is unfair to the animal. He then goes on to say "that's just plain cruel. It's an unsportsman-like way to hunt." I don't know if part of the interview was edited or not but that quite cast a broad net and for me as a hunter with disabilities, I was offended by it. Officer Weaver,... Full story
This past year, millions of television watchers around the world tuned in to the World Cup so they could listen to the melodious music of the vuvuzelas. The vuvuzela is a plastic horn invented in ancient times by Africans who apparently had access to plastic but not to a flutophone, because the instrument can blow only one horrible note. (The word "vuvuzela" is difficult to translate but means something similar to, "The elephant shares news of his digestive problems.") With all the horn-blowing going on at the World Cup, it seemed only natural...
For too many Americans, the last three Thanksgivings have been pretty lean. Our nation is suffering from the longest economic downturn since the Great Depression. Particularly worrisome is an online survey by the Enumclaw Courier-Herald that found two out of three people believe the true spirit of Thanksgiving has been forgotten. That is discouraging. There is plenty of depressing news these days to justify that attitude. One in 10 workers is drawing unemployment, and when you add the number of people whose unemployment benefits have been...
ITEM-The Interior Department's inspector general confirmed the White House edited a drilling safety report that made it falsely appear that scientists and experts supported the administration's six month moratorium on new deep water oil and gas exploration. The scientists and experts, who hadn't even mentioned moratorium in their review of new safety measures for off shore drilling, are furious. COMMENT-The inspector general's report says White House energy adviser Carol Browne's staff, by moving up a reference to peer review, could have... Full story
