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COLFAX — Whitman County Hospital and Medical Clinics welcomed a new podiatrist to the team earlier this month. Adam Simmons, 40, grew up in Provo, Utah, where he finished his undergrad in Biology at Utah University. Simmons said he moved to Miami where he went to Medical School to study podiatry, which focuses on the foot and ankle. The only podiatrist at Whitman Hospital and Medical Clinics, Simmons said he started out wanting to be a dentist, shadowing his friend’s dad growing up. It was when he met a podiatrist who convinced Simmons to shado...
ROSALIA — The Rosalia Garden Club named both the August and September winners for Garden of the Month. The August Garden of the Month title went to Phyllis Brown and the final winner of the month for September went to Jim and Leslie Gunnels. “Both of these outstanding gardens are located just a few blocks from each other on the busy Whitman Street where the gardens get a lot of exposure,” Publicity Chairman for Rosalia Garden Club MarvaLee Peterschick said. Peterschick said the two winni...
PULLMAN — The largest community event of the year will fill downtown this weekend with classic cars, a parade, games, vendors and more. Sprague Days is set for Friday and Saturday, Sept. 14 and 15. “Sprague is a safe little community,” spokeswoman Joy Wilken said. “Bring your kids; they can run around and be in the parade. It’s good, old-fashioned family fun.” The festivities kick off with the arrival of classic cars and motorcycles registering for the Renegade Restorations Car and Bike Show downtown, as well as the start of the Disk Dogs e...
PALOUSE - This year's Palouse Day Grand Marshal is Swartz Brantner. Aside from a few brief years, he has spent his entire life of nearly 88 years in Palouse, surrounded by family and spilling over with memories to share. Any conversation will likely include him saying, "I've got a story about that," and it's sure to make you smile. He was born in his grandparents' home on the corner of Cannon Street and Highway 27 in 1936 and graduated from Palouse High School in 1955. He was very active with...
Colfax Thursday, Sept. 16 Bring a friend day, chicken strips, french fires with pub sauce, watermelon, coleslaw, strawberry crumb bars. Monday, Sept. 19 Chicken noodle soup, 3 bean salad, carrots and celery, pears, brownie. Palouse Wednesday, Sept. 18 Baked potato bar with chili, cheese, onions, bacon bits and sour cream; broccoli; salad; dessert. Pullman Friday, Sept. 13 Chicken noodle soup, tomato and cucumber slad, watermelon, brownie. Tuesday, Sept. 17 Clam chowder, grilled ham and cheese sandwich, vegetable platter, sliced pears, root...
Pullman Regional Hospital Rory Alice Gruell, a girl, was born Aug. 19, 2024 to parents Terver and Madison Gruell, of Lewiston. She weighed 9 pounds, 12 ounces. Paternal Grandparents are Lee and Michelle Gruell, of Lewiston. Maternal Grandparents are David and Carith Atwood, of Lewiston. Thomas Eritt Paul, a boy, was born Aug. 19, 2024, to parents Jadah Goffic and Tristan Paul, of Pullman. He weighed 7 pounds, 13 ounces. Paternal Grandparents are Adrien Wilson, of Pullman and Heather Buxton, of Kelso. Maternal Grandparents are Jon and Michelle...
PULLMAN — The Neill Public Library is hosting “Finding Gobi: A Little Dog with a Big Heart” author Dion Leonard from 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 18. The book is a New York Times, Sunday Times and International Bestseller telling the trust story of Leonard, an ultra-marathon runner who crosses paths with a stray dog while competing in a 155 miles race through the Gobi Desert in China. The dog, earning the name of Gobi kept pace with Leonard for approximately 80 miles over the Tian Shan Mountains, across the villages and over the black...
PULLMAN — The Regional Theatre of the Palouse is bringing King Arthur and the knights of his round table to the musical stage presenting Lerner and Loewe’s Broadway Musical ‘Camelot.’ Starting tonight, Thursday, Sept. 12 and running through Sept. 22, the musical evening performances are at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. Matinees are set for 1:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Portraying King Arthur, Dennis McGreevy has performed in several local productions including ‘Les Miserables’ as Jean Valjean, ‘Secret Garden’ as Archibald Crave...
COLFAX — Whitman Hospital and Medical Clinics has a new doctor — Brent Conrad. Born and raised in Colfax, Conrad, 31, is starting full-time this month. A 2012 graduate of Colfax High School, Conrad said his medical career started by shadowing Dr. Johnson in high school. “I felt like my calling was to come back to Whitman County and serve,” Conrad said, adding he previously provided summer coverage at the local hospital. Conrad said he earned his undergraduate degree in biology at Northwest Nazarene in Nampa, Idaho. “I was part of the first cla...
By Teresa Simpson The Gazette COLFAX — The Palouse Empire Fair wrapped up the 75th year of festivities Sunday, Sept. 8. Despite temperatures in the mid-90s, fair-goers could be seen throughout the weekend participating in various fair activities. Fair Manager Ashley Reisenauer said the fair was a success. “It was a great time,” Reisenauer said, noting that though the official numbers won’t be out for a couple of days, overall attendance appears to have been higher than previous years. Joe Eaton owner of Chef Joe’s Barbecue, LLC, of Spokane s...
Colfax Thursday, Sept. 5 Beef pot roast, mashed potatoes with gravy, cooked carrots, green salad with tomatoes and cucumbers, birthday dessert cupcakes with ice cream. Monday, Sept. 9 Spaghetti with meat sauce, cabbage patch salad, mandarin oranges, ice cream. Thursday, Sept. 12 Shredded pork taco; chips, cheese, olives, tomatoes, salsa, sour cream; sliced pears; churros. Colton Wednesday, Sept. 11 Turkey bacon sandwich with lettuce and tomato, pasta salad with veggies, cottage cheese and pineapple, ice cream sandwich. Palouse Wednesday, Sept....
Pullman Regional Hospital Rory Alice Gruell, a girl, was born Aug. 19, 2024 to parents Terver and Madison Gruell, of Lewiston. She weighed 9 pounds, 12 ounces. Paternal Grandparents are Lee and Michelle Gruell, of Lewiston. Maternal Grandparents are David and Carith Atwood, of Lewiston. Thomas Eritt Paul, a boy, was born Aug. 19, 2024, to parents Jadah Goffic and Tristan Paul, of Pullman. He weighed 7 pounds, 13 ounces. Paternal Grandparents are Adrien Wilson, of Pullman and Heather Buxton, of Kelso. Maternal Grandparents are Jon and Michelle...
A few days ago, I returned from a trip to Akron, Ohio, my hometown and the former “Rubber Capital of the World.” Like many young adults, my future seemed a “given.” Like my parents and grandparents before me, of course I’d stay in town and eventually be interred at Holy Cross Cemetery. In my certitude, I neglected to consider what John Lennon once acutely observed: Life is what happens when you’re making other plans. In my late 20s, I left Akron, and made my way to Washington, DC, Knoxville, Tenn., and Seattle before reconnecting (43 years l...
ST. JOHN - A long-time third generation St. John farmer and veteran was recognized for his service in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, receiving a Quilt of Valor. Louis White, 91, of Spokane Valley, received a quilt honoring his time served from the Greater Spokane Valley Quilts of Valor group. Born and raised in St. John, Wash., White joined the United States Army ROTC program in college in 1952. "I graduated as a commission officer from Eastern Washington College of Education," said White,...
PULLMAN — The Downtown Pullman Association (DPA) is seeking applications for a new executive director following the departure of Mallory Nash, who is moving to the Downtown Walla Walla Foundation in the same role. Nash, who has led the DPA since July, will assist with the transition to her successor over the coming weeks. The application process is open and will remain so until the position is filled. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt. The DPA website provides a detailed job description, including organizational structure, q...
PALOUSE - Palouse Days is just around the corner bringing another year of community fun and camaraderie next weekend. A Kickoff Party with live music at the Palouse Caboose at 7 p.m. will set the weekend of fun into motion Friday, Sept. 12. Following Friday night music comes the Lion's Club annual pancake breakfast starting at 6:20 a.m. - 10 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 14, in Hayton Green Park, 102 Idaho Road. Starting at 9 a.m. through 3 p.m. attendees also have the chance to view the Palouse...
Colfax Thursday, Aug. 29 Chicken salad on a croissant, 3 bean salad, fresh vegetables, sliced pears, ice cream cups Monday, Sept. 2 Closed - Labor Day Colton Wednesday, Sept. 4 Chicken strips, french fries with pub sauce, watermelon, coleslaw, birthday dessert – cake with ice cream LaCrosse Tuesday, Sept. 3 No meal Palouse Wednesday, Sept. 4 Chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes with gravy, cooked carrots, birthday dessert Pullman Friday, Aug. 30 German sausage with sauerkraut, potato salad, apple slices, Jell-O Tuesday, Sept. 3 Beef pot r...
COLFAX — Students gear up for auditions for this fall’s production of the musical ‘Hello Dolly.’ Musical Advisor Cary Cammack is teaming up with new music teacher Emily Bopp to set up high school auditions occurring 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 3. Cammack said that no elementary students are involved in the show this year. “That’s an oldie but a goodie,” Superintendent Jerry Pugh said at the Colfax School Board District meeting Monday, Aug. 26. “It’s happened before and so we’re excited about that.” ‘Hello Dolly,’ is a musical about a strong-wi...
PALOUSE — The garden above the Tony Kettel Skate Garden is set to undergo significant transformations over the next three weeks, and the Garden Transformation Team is calling on community volunteers to help bring these plans to life. “We have some ambitious goals for the garden, and we’re hoping to rally as many volunteers as possible to make it happen,” said Nicole Flansburg, co-chair of the Garden Transformation Team. Work began on Wednesday, Aug. 28, at 8 a.m., when volunteers replanted the fire-damaged bed and reinstalled drip irrigat...
A few weeks ago, I happened to look out the back window when something next door caught my eye: Grayson and Leroy were chasing each other up the backyard hill of their grandparents’ home. Laughing and running, they were just enjoying each other’s company, without a care in the world. It was a snapshot in time, a seemingly insignificant moment that, in the future, will likely be remembered with great affection and nostalgia. When we first met, both boys were in primary school. This fall, Grayson will move on as a Gar-Pal freshman and Leroy wil...
COLFAX - The annual Palouse Threshing Bee is coming back another round of harvesting, featuring new and old machines to celebrate farming history. The Threshing Bee is taking place the weekend before the fair, Sunday, Sept. 1. "The Threshing should be up and running about 10 a.m.," said Co-Organizer Eric Reiber. Reiber said a no-host lunch of shredded roast beef sandwiches, pasta salad, baked beans and cookies which will take place at the community building at the fairgrounds. "We'll stop...
COLFAX — The Whitman Hospital and Medical Clinics Board of Commissioners discussed new services to be offered, including wound care and nuclear medicine, during the Wednesday, Aug. 21, regular hospital board meeting. Chief Nursing Officer Bill Bryant told hospital commissioners that the wound care is close to a start, and will be offering services Monday, Sept. 9. “We’re very close to our start, we did have to push back a couple of weeks,” said Bryant, noting the delay was the result of implementing, Epic, a software which inputs data for the...
COLFAX - The local Kiwanis Club stuffed the bus for several schools throughout the county this year. Colfax Kiwanis Service Project Manager, Sara Golden said the drive brought in $10,000 this year, including the drive and donations. According to Golden, the club was able to provide supplies for schools including Garfield, Endicott, St. John and Steptoe. "Rosauers brought in $1,806," Golden said. The club helped get school back up and running supplying backpacks at the school during the Back to...
Colfax Thursday, Aug. 22 German sausage w/sauerkraut, potato salad, apple slices, Jell-O Monday, Aug. 26 Meatloaf, roasted red potatoes, cooked carrots, green salad, zucchini bread Colton Wednesday, Aug. 28 Egg salad sandwich on a croissant w/spinach and tomato, fruit salad, scotcheroos Endicott Tuesday, Aug. 27 Chicken, rice, salad bar, fruit, dessert Palouse Wednesday, Aug. 28 Chicken Parmesan, pasta w/garlic butter, beets, Caesar salad, dessert Pullman Friday, Aug. 23 Toasted roast beef sandwich w/ au jus, pasta salad, vegetable tray,...
