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MARTIN HALL JUVENILE DETENTION FACILITY NOTICE OF MEETINGS Notice is hereby given that the Executive Board of the Martin Hall Juvenile Detention Facility will meet at 10:00 a.m. at the Martin Hall Juvenile Facility, 201 S Pine Street, Medical Lake, WA, on the following dates for calendar year 2018. These meetings are open to the public. Thursday, January 25, 2018 Thursday, February 22, 2018 Thursday, March 22, 2018 Thursday, April 26, 2018 Thursday, May 24, 2018 Thursday, June 28, 2018 Thursday, July 26, 2018 Thursday, August 23, 2018 Thursday,...
Colfax barber Terry Vietz has announced plans to move his shop again. His new location will be his former location at 209 N. Main. For the past 18 months he has been located at 213 N. Main, where his shop occupied half of the front of a building which for years housed the Gazette print shop, later a restaurant and then a consignment clothing store. Vietz said he anticipates a smooth move back to the former site where he will be able to plug his equipment into the same outlets. He will rent the shop space from Kim Nguyen, who acquired the...
A March 3 trial date was set Feb. 15 for the hit and run charges involving a injury accident. Allison Goss-Goal pleaded not guilty to the charge Friday in superior court. She has been charged with driving the car which struck James Thompson of Colfax, who was working for Pullman Disposal last Oct. 25 in Pullman. The charge alleges Goss-Goal did not stop the car she was driving after it hit Thompson, who sustained a broken leg in the accident....
Washington State Patrol troopers Dec. 20 morning investigated two accidents which were caused by icy conditions on highways. --Ramon Palacios-Romero, Kennewick, was unhurt when he lost control of a 2007 Pontiac G6 on Highway 26 29.7 miles east of Colfax. According to the report by Trooper Rob Aucutt, Palacios-Romero was driving eastbound on 26 and lost control of the car on the ice-covered highway. The Pontiac rolled onto its top in the ditch on the east side of the highway. The accident site was near the Scott Road intersection to LaCrosse....
The Office of Washington State Auditor Pat McCarthy has concluded its audit of the Town of Lamont, issuing a report Dec. 7 of compliance with state laws and control over safeguarding public resources. The audit was primarily done off-site, referring to documents and information provided by the Cemetery District. The limited audit included review of meeting minutes for compliance with the Open Meetings Act, internal controls over assets, revenues and disbursements, verifying that annual reports were submitted to the State Auditor complete and fi...
1. SCIENCE: What does the term Mohorovicic Discontinuity refer to? 2. GEOGRAPHY: How many provinces does Canada have? 3. MOVIES: Which Disney movie featured the “Siamese Cat Song”? 4. TELEVISION: In “The Simpsons” animated series, what are the names of Ned Flanders’ two kids? 5. HISTORY: What is the date on the tablet held by the Statue of Liberty? 6. FAMOUS QUOTATIONS: Which author penned the words, “I will honor Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year”? 7. MUSIC: What alternative rock band’s debut album was titled “Bleach...
The small towns in Whitman County have many perks, but lodging options for out-of-town visitors are not always among them. However, there are options for visitors and local entrepreneurs. One of the most traditional options is finding a local bed and breakfast like The Parsonage Bed and Breakfast in the Dusty area. “I have such diverse people who come and stay,” said Vicki Broeckel who runs the bed and breakfast. The Parsonage does not advertise much, so most of her business comes from word of m... Full story
* It was German-born theoretical physicist Albert Einstein who made the following sage observation: “The hardest thing to understand is why we can understand anything at all.” * If you’re planning a trip to South Africa, you might want to keep in mind that there are 11 official languages there. * It is customary in India for those who celebrate Christmas to decorate a banana or mango tree — evergreens being in rather short supply in most parts of south Asia. * Those who study such things say that a normal cat has 230 bones in its body, but it d...
Residents of Colfax and the surrounding area are invited to a series of cooking classes hosted by Kim Nguyen and featuring Vietnamese flavors. The classes will be held in buildings Nguyen owns, the former Hen House Chicks and Masonic Lodge. Nguyen owns a restaurant in Rockport, Texas, the Faifoo Cafe, which features dishes from her native Vietnam with other flavors incorporated. “I combine because I travel a lot,” she said. The first class will be Thursday, Dec. 28, at the former Hen House Chi...
The Office of Washington State Auditor Pat McCarthy has concluded its audit of the Whitman County Cemetery District No. 8 at Farmington, issuing a report of compliance with state laws and control over safeguarding public resources. The audit, released Dec. 7, was primarily done off-site, referring to documents and information provided by the cemetery district. The limited audit included review of meeting minutes for compliance with the Open Meetings Act, internal controls over assets, revenues and disbursements, verifying that annual reports... Full story
Residents of the Courtyard in Colfax played Dime Bingo to benefit the Colfax Fireman's Toy Box. Alice Allenbach was the high winner and presents Scott Kruse with $100 in dimes. From left to right, are Jackie Lust, Marvel Ebbert, Scott Kruse, Cherry Alice Vantine, Alice Allenbach, Bruce Kyllo, Audrey Dood, Arlene Claussen and Phyllis Miland. Not pictured: Shirley Ensley and Kathryn Wassem.... Full story
Roy Lee Taylor, 70, died Dec. 21 at Alderwood Manor in Spokane. He was born Jan. 7, 1947, to Albert and Ruby Vaughn Taylor in Wichita, Kan. Mr. Taylor and his wife of 30 years, Darlene, relocated to Colfax in Oct. of 2017 to be closer to family. Surviving are his wife, Darlene, in Colfax, along with all of his children. Bruning Funeral Home of Colfax is caring for the family.... Full story
8 years ago The Commoner Dec. 23, 1892 On Friday evening, Dec. 23, the people of Elberton will give a grand ball and supper, and as it is to be the first of its kind in the new and promising village, no pains will be spared to make it a success. *** Captain James Ewart's family was the first to bring the good old-fashioned Christmas to the heart of the Palouse. In 1871 he had fixed a home on Union Flat, and when the great holiday approached, he resolved to inaugurate a general celebration. Everybody within fifteen miles was invited, and...
Preparation work is underway at the Bauer Quarry site by contractors to furnish 30,000 tons of surfacing rock for the county. 4R Equipment of Bend, Ore., aims to drill this week at the site between Colton and Uniontown, Public Works Director Mark Storey reported, The $164,000 project is to furnish and stockpile 30,000 tons of crushed top course surfacing rock. Work on another contract at the Gnaedinger quarry is expected to be a month or two away from setting up a crusher. The contract for the stockpile site outside Garfield is for 40,000 tons... Full story
Wheat growers are invited to hear Camille Steber, USDA-ARS, talk about the Falling Numbers issue, and what is being done to solve this problem. The meeting will be Thursday, Jan. 4, at noon, at Eddy’s Restaurant in Colfax. For further information, call Randy Suess at 509-413-2043.... Full story
Order of the Eastern Star Chapter #149 members Friday present 43 knee pillows to Whitman Health and Rehab for residents. The knee pillows help prevent bedsores by keeping boney areas, like knees, from rubbing together. The pillows were made by Maureen Bryne, main seamstress; Lorna Burns, and Sandra Cavallo. Pictured from left, back row: Greg Burns, OES member; Byrne; Dale Flanigen, Worthy Patron; Jean Flanigen, Worthy Matron; Cavallo, Esther; Lorna Burns, Conductress. Front row: Josh Campee,...
Palouse dog license tags for 2018 are available now at Palouse City Hall. Tags are good for the calendar year. The cost is still minimal and much cheaper than being caught without one: $5 if spayed or neutered; $10 if intact. When coming to purchase 2018 dog tags, please bring proof of your dog’s current rabies vaccination with you....
Kathryn Bolles, Mary McGregor and John Bolles. Mary McGregor spent most of her childhood in Hooper. The few neighbors were mostly family and friends whose ancestors were somehow involved in the sheep ranching and other agricultural enterprises along the lower Palouse River where the rolling hills meet up with the scablands. When she was in seventh grade the family moved to Pullman but her roots are still in Hooper where the family still gathers for special events. After high school, Mary earned...
Whitman County Gazette, Dec. 28, 2017 At Pullman Regional Hospital Cocking, McAllen Dean, born Dec. 11 at seven pounds, 11 ounces, to Jared and Jayci Cocking, Colfax. Paternal grandparents are Thomas and Robin Cocking, Colfax. Maternal grandparents are Wesley Armstead, Billings, Mont., and Joy Belgarde, Colfax. Bkour, Kenan, born Dec. 17, to Qusay Bkour and Alaa Momani, Pullman. Paternal grandparents are Yousef Bkour and Sahar Omari, Jordan. Maternal grandparents are Shaher and Nofah Momani, Jordan. Baby joins brother Yousef, 2. Crossler, Jack...
Colfax in January will become an official site for a walking tour from the American Volkssport Association. The year-round six mile walk guides participants to some of the most historic sites of Colfax including the Perkins House, St. Ignatius Hospital and the unique architecture of the downtown core. More details on the Colfax walk can be found at the Lilac City Chapter of AVA at http://www.lilaccityvolks.com/colfax.html The Colfax walk will be open to the general public. It will begin at the Colfax Library where participants can pick up an...
Thursday, Dec. 28 Colfax, LaCrosse, Tekoa – Storytime – Bring your little ones on a reading adventure. View our online calendar for details. Palouse Community Center – 1 p.m. – Tween/Teen Baking Class – Call 878-1513 to sign up for a fun afternoon of baking. Farmington – 2:30 p.m. – Book Club – Meet new friends or catch up with neighbors over a lively book discussion. Albion – 5 to 7:30 p.m. – Knit Night and Fireside Chat – Join your community for an evening of crafting and socializing. Rosalia – 6 to 8 p.m. – Book Club – Are you looking fo... Full story
Dusty Tom and Doreen Riedner hosted Christmas day dinner in their home for Patty Wieber, Brett Wieber, Bobby and Jamie Halbig, Spokane; Jeanette Nolan, Colfax, and Caroline Garza and Karen Broeckel, Dusty. Later, Brian and Angela Broeckel, Dusty; Sami BeDell, Walla Walla, and Graham and Kim BeDell, Moscow, joined them for dessert and a gift exchange....
Endicott Pastor Fred Tribble and his wife, Cinda, hosted a Christmas dinner for locals who were alone for Christmas. Twenty participants brought the usual Christmas dishes, and the Tribbles cooked the turkey and ham. An extra table was set up for the desserts. They played games, visited and there was a lot of laughter and stories from the past. Participants enjoyed the fellowship. The weather produced a dusting of snow to make the day just right. Trinity Lutheran Church and Community Bible Church held their candlelight services on Christmas...
December 21 was the annual build-off at Eclairs Coffee in Tekoa. Eighteen students, led by high school teachers Ryan Poppy and Ryan Burchett, formed four teams to compete to build the best gingerbread house. Students got one hour to build, with mandatory tasks like singing a Christmas carol, creating and naming a character for their house and answering trivia questions. The winners, pictured, were Ali Blaszak, Delani Lehn, Savannah Potter and Eliona McElderry. The winning house was named Mr....
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. THREE HURT AT JOHNSON At approximately 9 p.m. Friday evening, deputies and emergency crews responded to a single car accident on Johnson Road near Johnson Cut-Off Road. When crews arrived they discovered a 2004 Chevy extra-cab pickup truck carrying four occupants had veered off the road and collided with a power pole. The impact of the...
