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DIAMOND - New vehicle, coveralls and members, oh my! The Diamond Fire Department has seen a lot of improvement since the Labor Day fires, mostly due to support of other departments in Rural Fire District No. 11 and a Rural Community Grant. "There was a lot of cooperation that happened to get this done," Fire Chief Rob Shindler said. Shindler, chief for two years, was specifically speaking of the addition of a 2000 Ford Med-Tec ambulance and receiving an aid license. Now, the department can...
PULLMAN — The 15th annual Pullman Regional Hospital Auxiliary Holiday Tree Raffle will take place virtually this year. Trees can be viewed in the windows of the Regional Theater of the Palouse, 122 N. Grand Ave., or on the auxiliary’s Facebook page. The event runs through Dec. 11 and $1 raffle tickets may be purchased at https://event.gives/Christmastreeraffle. Proceeds from the raffle benefit patient comfort and care efforts....
COLFAX — The Perkins House and Whitman County Historical Society have repurposed Christmas decorations in the wake of the coronavirus quarantine orders issued last week by Gov. Jay Inslee. Outreach Coordinator Jill Gfeller and volunteers said they have found a way to share the holiday cheer despite the order. Residents and visitors may take photographs standing on the porch or in the garden, with the decorations serving as a backdrop. A volunteer in vintage clothing may be available from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 5 and Dec. 12 to assist with p...
COLFAX—Donations are being sought to help indigent local families through the holiday season. Donations of nonperishable food, unwrapped toys, new or gently used coats and money can be dropped off during regular business hours at the local P1FCU branch, 505 S. Main St., until Dec. 18. To nominate a local indigent family to receive a special turkey dinner, log onto P1FCU.org/season by Dec. 11....
COLFAX—Thrifty Grandmothers Club voted to award $8,350 to local organizations at its November meeting. The list includes mostly seasonal or yearly event support, except for Colfax Community Fund, which received $5,000. Other gifts are Distinguished Young Women, $1,500; Volunteer Firemen Toy Box, $1,000; Tom’s Turkey Drive, $500; Bethel Cemetery Wreaths Across America, $250; and Whitman Hospital Baby Wagon 2021 first baby, $100....
PULLMAN — The Arts Commission is seeking submissions for a new “End Racism Now” mural. Artists may submit designs that express solidarity to end racism and spotlight diversity. The commission will review entries and recommend a design to the City Council. The winning submission will be painted along a retaining wall along Spring Street. The mural will be 120 feet long by 7.5 feet tall. The winner will receive $500 for a single artist of $1,500 for a team. Designs will be evaluated on size and scale, durability, cost, content and vanda...
COLFAX — The Whitman County Library District has canceled all in-person programs in response to Gov. Jay Inslee’s new quarantine orders. The programs were shuttered Nov. 17. While the governor’s orders do not specifically mention libraries, district officials shut down in-person activities as a precaution, library officials said. The governor’s orders do prohibit gatherings of five or more people. Other changes include occupancy level for all location will be reduced to 25% and browsing time is limited to 15 minutes a day and computer use to...
8 years ago The Commoner November 15, 1895 Whitman County had a wholesale jail delivery on Sunday night, Jailer Newcomer being disarmed, bound and gagged and six prisoners walked out of the jail. The men thus attempting to escape were Frank Kelly, a partner of Murderer Symes of Adams county, and who was arrested at Oakesdale, on Friday on a charge of cattle stealing; Thos. Elliott, on trial for cattle stealing, and arrested together with Philip Kailor; James Greer, accused of burglary and also waiting trial; Andrew Reidt, who was convicted...
At Pullman Regional Hospital PULLMAN — The following births were reported by Pullman Regional Hospital: Mason Gergory LaRoy, a boy, born Nov. 11, 2020, to parents Gustave and Jenifer LaRoy of Pullman. He weighed 7 pounds 9 ounces. He is welcomed home by sister Sophia Rose LaRoy, 4, and brother Logan Gustave LaRoy, 2. His paternal grandparents are Gus and Paula LaRoy of Blissfield, Mich., andd Kent and Teresa Cassaubon of Wauseon, Ohio. His maternal grandparents are Greg and Kathy Sulewski of Ottawa Lake, Mich. Cleo Rae Potter, a girl, born N...
Barb and Bruce Wollstein, Lacey, spent some time with her parents Dick and Helen Appel. They came to help butcher lambs. Barb also assisted with the greenhouse clean-up and making tomato sauce. Canning is completed for this season. Gena Jones, Chatillon, Italy, arrived recently and is spending time with her mother Fran Jones and brother Bryan Jones. Warren and Julie Jones, Hauser, ID, came to enjoy an early Thanksgiving celebration and a very early birthday dinner for Warren’s mother, Fran. An added surprise was the arrival of Bruce and J...
COLFAX - A sound man in a McGregor shirt hurried up the aisle. Eleven girls paraded in to the song, "Hit Me With Your Best Shot," the first girl approaching the microphone for introductions. Her words were muffled. Take Two. The narrator then announced the wrong year in the dastardly introduction of the superhero-themed Distinguished Young Woman of Colfax event, staged for a practice taping Monday night at First Baptist Church. "Stop," called a voice in front. An exchange followed between the na...
STEPTOE — Donations are being sought to sponsor wreaths for veterans at Bethel Cemetery. Bethel is one of more than 1,640 cemeteries nationwide participating in Wreaths Across America on Dec. 19. Veterans buried at Bethel Cemetery served in the Civil War, Spanish-American War, World War I, World War II, Korean War and more current conflicts. There are 115 veterans buried there. Each year on National Wreaths Across America Day, volunteers gather to say their names out loud so they are never forgotten. Many of the veterans do not have family t...
PULLMAN — The Pullman Depot Heritage Center recently received a $100,000 donation from a local resident. Mary Schweitzer donated the funds toward the Fix the Bricks campaign to finance the beginning phase of Northern Pacific depot restoration. The amount is the largest donation since the campaign began in late August, officials said. An additional $18,000 has been raised from more than 50 patrons. The initial step toward converting the historic 1916 depot into a new Heritage Center will include a restoration of the building’s exterior. The exp...
COLFAX — In the wake of the devastation of the Labor Day fires, there was an outpouring of aid for the surrounding region. Civic clubs were the first to step up to assist in the response. The groups have the structure in place to accept donated items and money, and begin channeling it to the people in need. While the gears began to move for the large charities and relief organizations, friends and neighbors, through groups such as the Lions and Eagles, were already providing aid to the victims. “We just happened to be organized enough to get...
COLFAX — Winter is coming and now is the time for drivers to prepare themselves and their vehicles for winter driving. “Winters on the Palouse can be very nasty,” Washington State Patrol Sgt. Courtney Shawley said. La Nina conditions are expected, according to the National Weather Service (NWS), meaning an expected wetter and colder season than normal. There are increased odds of cooler than normal temperatures, especially toward the latter half of the winter, NWS advised. Drivers, especially ones not on a plow route, should carry a few extra...
COLFAX — Entries for the 2020 Festival of Trees are now being accepted. Businesses, community agencies, and individuals are encouraged to submit a decorated tree, which will be displayed in The Center during regular library hours in December. This year’s trees will be judged in four categories. Categories include most creative, people’s choice, kids’ choice and judge’s choice. All categories will be determined by popular vote except for judge’s choice. The Colfax Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring the awards. Last year there were 23 trees in th...
COLFAX—A Thanksgiving story time for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers is set for the Colfax library on Nov. 19. The interactive learning opportunity for kids ages 0-5, features “you pick story time” where families call the library to pick a 20 minute time slot between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Space is limited, mask and social distancing guidelines will be followed. To schedule a time, call the library at 509-397-4366....
At Pullman Regional Hospital Amber Jamie Erickson was born Nov. 6, 2020 at Pullman Regional Hospital, weighing 7 pounds and 6 ounces, to Russell and Jamie Erickson of Farmington. Paternal grandparents are Eli and Lavon Walser of Farmington. Maternal grandparents are Steve and Mary Francis of Genesee. David Kenneth Nelson was born Nov. 3, 2020 at Pullman Regional Hospital, weighing 7 pounds, 4 ounces, to Scotty and Jill Nelson of Pullman. The baby boy joins brother Jackson, six, and Ella, four. Ian Moran was born Nov. 5, 2020 at Pullman...
DUSTY — Riedner/Weitz sausage was made this past weekend at the home of Tom and Doreen Riedner. Those attending were David and Kerri and Josh Weitz of Colfax; Kara and Cody Yecha, Tri-Cities; and Heather and Nathan Sink and sons Carter and Logen, West Richland. Three hundred pounds of sausage were processed and smoked....
ROSALIA - Anthony Gehring earned his Eagle Scout rank on Aug. 25. He is part Rosalia Boy Scout Troop 588. Gehring's project consisted of fixing up the basketball courts at the Rosalia City Park. He repainted the backboards and courts and installed new nets. A formal Court of Honor will be held at a later date when people can gather....
COLFAX - The photography of Sharon Lindsay was a clear favorite in the Colfax Chamber of Commerce's 2020 Photo Contest. Lindsay won the top award in the People, Nature and People's Choice categories. Winning shots were "Different Point of View," "Waiting for Spring," and "Palouse Nightlight," respectively. The only other person sharing the winner's podium with her is Ken Carper. Carper won the Tows of the Palouse category with his entry "Small Town in Paradise." There were 64 entries in the...
COLFAX - Whitman County Library was awarded $94,000 through Whitman County's COVID-19 Nonprofit Relief Program to improve Wi-Fi connectivity and expand access to technology. "While the library was closed earlier this year, we took heartbreaking calls from people in despair who couldn't access important online services such as Social Security, unemployment services, online classes, and Washington's Health Care Authority," said Shirley Cornelius, Whitman County Library (WCL) Business Manager. All...
COLFAX — The Colfax Police Department hired new officer 29-year-old Tyler Paris. He started Monday, filling out paperwork, beginning to study radio procedures and policy manuals, and getting measured for gear, according to city officials. Paris is going to the police academy in Burien Dec. 2 for five months of training. Until then, Paris will observe and work with Colfax police as a cadet. “A great, qualified candidate for an entry-level (position),” said Mayor Jim Retzer, who is a Washington State Patrol trooper. Paris is originally from...
DUSTY — Homestead Ministries took a horse trailer of clothes and four bicycles to Spokane to “Off Broadway Family Ministries.” Donations have been given all summer long. Thank you to everyone who gave warm clothing and other needed items and thank you to Tom Riedner and Roger Zaring for providing delivery service. A two-day guest of Karen Broeckel was former LaCrosse School classmate Carmi Cummings Thompson. Thompson was traveling between her home near Victor, Mont., to her other home in Mt. Vernon, Wash. Thompson’s parents used to own the caf...
