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Deborah A. Christel of Pullman, will be among 5,267 students to graduate from the Oregon State University June 15. She will receive a doctorate of philosophy, design and human environment. OSU masters degrees will be awarded to Pullman residents Lauren A. Bell, applied economics; Bryon C. Burleigh, education- college student services administration; Elizabeth D. Hodgin, applied economics; Justin J. Provolt, environmental engineering, and Andrew P. Willis, public health. Mary A. Morey will receive a bachelor of science in horticulture, cum...
Lamont Sprague High School graduation will be Saturday, June 1, at 7 p.m. in the school gym. The 2013 graduating seniors are Kelly Melville, Ethan Melville, Zach Swanger, Alanna Wheeler, Rachel Barres and Jash Fritts. Megan Gaffney, daughter of Sandy and David Irish and Kevin and Debra Gaffney, graduated from Northern Arizona University Friday, May 11, at Flagstaff, Ariz. Joining Megan’s parents were grandmother Betty Stone, aunts Patty Ethredge and Carolyn Behrens. After graduation they all attended a celebratory dinner. On Thursday Megan a... Full story
St. John With just three weeks until St. John gets invaded with thousands of fans for the start of boat races, Amanda Webb says the crew is working hard to get lawns mowed and the slough filled. The first race will be June 15, and she promises it’s going to be bigger and better this year. The Whitman Ladies of the Nile lunch and style show had more than 100 attending from as far away as Spokane. Door prizes were a big hit with many getting great gifts. They had birdhouse’s for sale and most sold. All the money will go to the shriner’s hospi... Full story
Endicott The Community Club met May 14. They are working on the Community Calendar, which will go to press in July. Anyone who would like to be on the calendar can pick up forms at the Endicott Food Center. DNI Pinochle Club met to play cards at the home of Bertie Honn on Monday, May 20. Twelve members were present: Kathy Scholmer, Kathy Storment, Marsha Honn, Shirley Morasch, Mary Repp, Sharon Huff, Jerine Grey, Judy Cook, Anne Lowe, Jenny Meyer, Janet Hedlund and Bertie Honn.... Full story
May is allergy and asthma awareness month. Asthma affects an average of one out of every 10 school-aged children in the United States. Asthma is a serious, sometimes life-threatening chronic respiratory disease that affects the quality of life for almost 25 million Americans, including an estimated 7 million children. In Whitman County, one of every 9 adults has asthma (higher than the state average). In addition, asthma is a leading cause of hospital emergency department visits and school absenteeism. Asthma is a disease of the lungs in which...
September vows set in Wenatchee A Sept. 21 wedding in Wenatchee is planned by Carmen Glaser and Keith Broome, both of Wenatchee. She is the daughter of Ed and Sue Glaser of Colfax, and he is the son of George and Sara Broome and Junell and Jerry Wentz, all of Wenatchee. Carmen graduated from Eastern Washington University in 2007 with a degree in psychology and is employed at Ambitions of Washington as program manager in East Wenatchee. Keith graduated from University of Phoenix in information te...
In the 1870’s and 1880’s, German immigrants streamed into Whitman County from two areas. A large number came from Germany, often Bavaria in southern Germany, and settled in Colfax, Colton and Uniontown. An easy gauge as to where they lived in Germany, those from northern Germany were often Lutheran, and those from southern Germany were often Roman Catholic. Central Germany was more mixed. This large influx from Germany lasted several decades, with railroad construction jobs and land to hom... Full story
Music marked a big week at Colfax High School with the Jazz Band concert last Thursday, May 16, and the senior recital Sunday by Lindsay Webber, winner of the soprano division of the Washington Music Educators state competition at Ellensburg. In the top photo, Jazz band seniors gave their traditional farewell. Judd Thompson advised director Mike Morgan that the “Steep Grade Ahead” warning sign aligns with their projection of the band’s downhill slide after they depart. Other seniors from the l...
God uses a team of fellow believers in Christ, called the Church, to teach Who He is, What He intends to do in time, and the blessings for those who listen and serve Him. The Church is given opportunities to spread God’s Word in their communities. We may have different ministries but all believers are on the same team. In Colossians 4:2-6 the function of the team to spread God’s Word is noted in three main points: prayer, opening doors or opportunities, and our conduct. In Colossians 4:2 the team is told to “devote yourselves to prayer, keepi...
Emergency Medical Services week is May 19-25 with the theme of One Mission, One Team. For always putting others first, and at times risking their own safety, be sure to thank our emergency responders for all they do for our community. They are vital first responders and a critical part of our trauma system. The focus of Trauma Awareness month this year is on distracted driving. Despite the amount of information regarding this topic, fatalities and serious injuries from distracted driving are on the rise. People who use cell phones are four...
Thursday, May 16 Rosalia – 5 to 7 p.m. – Ladies Night – Bring your favorite book, arts and crafts items and enjoy some down time. Friday, May 17 All Branches of Whitman County Library are closed for Staff Training Day. Saturday, May 18 Oakesdale – 10:30 a.m. – Couponing & Money Saving – Money saving guru and avid couponer Andrea Thompson shares great money saving ideas and tips. Albion & Palouse – Gardening Classes – Horticulturist Donna Hansen teaches gardening classes in two locations. Check the Events Calendar for topics and times. Rosalia... Full story
Real estate sales Jose Luis Perez Morales, Pullman, to Judith Orozco Perez, Pullman, 1962 10x55 Fleetwood mobile home, $8,500, May 6. Sam Peck, Pullman, to Donald Riser, Kenmore, Wash., 1973 14x70 mobile home, $17,500, May 6. Eric S. Anderson, Pullman, to Hector Anastasio-Contreras, Pullman, 1971 12x60 mobile home, $10,000, May 7. Lynette Shriver, Palouse, to Paul Eichenberg, Palouse, house in Palouse, $95,000, May 7. Jeannine M. Larkin, Hay, to Ronald J. and Michele S. Wright, LaCrosse, house on A Street in LaCrosse, $35,000, May 7. Luying... Full story
At Colfax Schools: Daily items offered at Colfax High School include salad bar, chicken sandwiches, hamburgers, deli sandwiches, vegetarian options, fresh & canned fruit, fresh vegetables, oven fries, yogurt, cottage cheese, bagels and juice. Monday: Spikes pizza, green salad, pineapple, sherbet Tuesday: Chicken patty, mashed potatoes, steamed vegetables, whole grain roll, strawberry cup Wednesday: Soft taco, salsa, tomatoes, lettuce, cheese, rice, corn, juice bar Thursday: Pulled pork sandwich, whole grain bun, BBQ beans, Caesar salad, fruit... Full story
Dessert auction to fund Gulch Tekoa’s annual Slippery Gulch fireworks dessert auction will be Friday, May 17, at 6 p.m. in the Tekoa Community Center. In a new addition this year, it will be followed by a dance. The evening begins at 6 p.m. with a taco dinner (donations accepted) followed by the auction of dessert items. Proceeds support the fireworks for the Slippery Gulch Days celebration May 17. In addition, funds will be raised for Rextyn Ramerez, a Tekoa boy with leukemia. His parents are Tiburcio and McKenzie Ramerez. The dance will f...
Nancy L. Francis, Rosalia, complained of neck and back pain after the 2009 Subaru Legacy she was driving Monday struck a cow on Highway 195 2.1 miles south of Colfax. According to the Washington State Patrol accident report, she was driving northbound at 11:55 p.m. when she hit the cow which was in the northbound lane. —-Donna Hansen, LaCrosse, sustained a hip injury Saturday in a two-car accident at the intersection of Highway 195 and the Wawawai Road just east of Pullman. According to the WSP report, she was driving a 1991 Ford Escort s...
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. **************** LAZCANO SEEKS TO MOVE TRIAL A motion to move the second trial of Daniel Lazcano out of Whitman County was filed Monday in Whitman County Superior Court. Filed by Lazcano’s defense attorneys, Eric Christianson and Jennifer Larson, the change of venue motion asks the court to move the trial to an “unbiased county” because of po... Full story
Members of Tekoa and Oakesdale’s float committee have been named for the women of the year honor by the Preceptor Gamma Lambda chapter of Beta Sigma Phi of Tekoa and Oakesdale. They are Karen Blomgren, Robin Harp, Linda Zehm, Marianne Gordon, Melinda Gordon and (not pictured) Hillary Lawson. On the committee since 1999, they start organizing the event in January and after its presentation in March they start building a new float with the help of husbands, the royalty and their parents. The f... Full story
St. John Harry and Erma Davis this year marked their 65th wedding anniversary. They were married May 8, 1948. Harry said they grew up together in the small town of Lamont. They were the first couple to get married in the Community Church in Sprague. The first had burned down and was being rebuilt at the time. They made their home at the Lamont farm where they had three children. They moved to Sunset for about 10 years and then built a home in St. John where they still live. Along with three children, they have seven grandchildren and two... Full story
8 years ago May 18, 1888 One of the timbers in the bridge crossing the Palouse at the foot of Main Street gave away on Tuesday while a loaded truck was passing over. The bridge settled about a foot at the point where the break occurred. The bridge is closed up and teams to and from the depot are compelled to ford the river, which is low, until the break is repaired. Capt. J.A. Ewart, officer of the day at the G.A.R. encampment to take place at Colfax, would be pleased to receive a loan of needle guns belonging to the county from persons...
Endicott Endicott is gearing up this week for the town-wide garage sale, which will be on Saturday, May 18, from 8 a.m. until noon. Maps of garage sale places will be available at the Endicott Food Center for people to pick up. To keep buyers going during the sale, the Community Club will have a bake sale at Endicott Food Center with all proceeds going to Relay For Life. Plans for the annual July 4 celebration in Endicott are underway. The first planning meeting was May 15. Anyone interested in helping can contact Gail Bilow or Anne Lowe....
Lamont With the nearest tennis courts being 30 miles away, it is hard to believe that tennis is thriving in the little town of Lamont, but it is. Lind/Ritzville/Sprague (LRS) just competed in the District 7 and 9 tournament and eight of their players qualified for regionals, five of whom live in Lamont. The following players from LRS qualified for regionals: Zach Swanger, placed fourth in district singles; Alex Wheeler and Kyle Canaday, placed third in boys’ doubles; Tracy Melville placed second in girls’ singles; Kelly Melville and Alanna Whe...
The McGregor Company’s Standing Tall for American Agriculture scholarship program focuses support of agriculture at a most important level - students. Four local high school seniors each received a $1,000 Standing Tall for American Agriculture Scholarship to go toward their college tuition. Tyler Mundt of Rosalia is among four seniors awarded the scholarships. They all showed great interest in the ag industry as evident in their applications and essays. Tyler will be pursuing a degree in mechanical engineering at either Washington State U...
Hayley Adams, left, was crowned Oakesdale Junior Miss Sunday, May 5. She will now compete for the title of Palouse Empire Fair Queen in September. Emily Paddock, right, was crowned princess. She also was named Miss Congeniality, receiving a $25 gift certificate....
Lacrosse Wayne Miller, president of the LaCrosse Community Outreach, announced that US Bank has gifted the Thrift Shop building to the Outreach. “We are mighty grateful to US Bank,” Wayne said. “Their generosity assures the continuation of the food bank.” The Thrift Shop will continue to offer the community gently used clothing for everyone, kitchen items and collectables. “You name it, we probably have it,” Charlotte Honn, the store manager, stated. The store, which is staffed by volunteers, is open Wednesday through Friday, from 10 a.m. to...
Dusty Altona Haugeness Wigen, former Dusty resident, died Saturday morning. Funeral services will be at Selbu Lutheran Church Friday, May 17, at 1 p.m., with burial following at the Selbu Cemetery. A luncheon will be served in the church basement afterward. She is survived by her daughter, Linda Hennigar, Dusty; grandchildren, Tami and Jay Banks; great-grandson, Wesley Banks, Tri-Cities, and a sister, Dagmar Kirking, Sandpoint. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gil Wigen; a brother, Haaken, and two sisters, Rachel and Hazel. She had liv... Full story
