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Betty Jo Fitzgerald has lived in the Colfax area for a long time, just not full-time. She and husband Jim purchased property near Bill and Lynn Nelson, living there part-time in a travel trailer and building a home six or seven years ago. Born at Colusa in the Sacramento Valley of California, Betty Jo lived in a farming town the size of Colfax. Her father was a banker and her mother was a medical librarian at the local hospital. She loved creating art, but when it came time for college, her...
Thorn Creek Express bluegrass band will play at the Colton School gym May 3 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. All proceeds will benefit a visual art program coordinated by Artisans at the Dahmen Barn at the Colton School next year. The suggested donations are $12 for a family, $10 per adult, and $5 per child. Children’s face painting will be available at 6 p.m. and during the intermission for a donation. The goal is raising $5,000 to continue the program next year. Due to cuts in state funding, students at Colton school have not had visual art taught in t...
Cassandra Mendoza, center, was named Miss Tekoa March 16 at the program in the Empire Theater. Princesses Morgan Angelo, right, and Dawn Marie Konshuk, left, will round out the 2013-2014 court. The theme of the evening program was “If the Shoe Fits.” Ray Bernard was emcee. Cassandra also received the Miss Congeniality award. Outgoing royalty Queen Ce’Nedra Thomas and princesses Kayler Dub, Nicole Zimmerman and Darby Ratz gave their farewell speeches and presented a slide show of their year...
An exchange of children’s toys, books and clothing will be in the rec room of the Gladish Community Center in Pullman Saturday, April 13, from 9 to 10 a.m. The event is open to children from 0 to 5 years of age. Participants do not need to bring items to participate. The exchange is sponsored by Boost Collaborative Children and Family Support Services, formerly Early Learning Services....
‘Hello Dolly’ opens tonight at Pullman A two-week run of “Hello Dolly” begins tonight at the Regional Theater of the Palouse in Pullman. The show is scheduled to run through April 21 with the Friday, April 12, performance sold out. The role of Dolly is played by Tina McClure of Moscow. Other performance dates are April 13 at 1:30 and 7:30, April 17, 18 and 19, all at 7:30; April 20 at 1:30 and 7:30 and April 21 at 1:30. The theater also plans a summer production of “The Sound of Music” and a fall production of “Grease.” www.rtoptheatre.org. ‘Pi...
8 years ago April 13, 1888 A man who has been unusually fortunate trapping coyotes tells The Commoner agriculture editor the secret of his good luck which is published for the benefit of the many farm lads who are eager to earn a dollar every now and then, the bounty paid by the county commissioners for coyote hides. “I use,” he said, “a No. 2 steel trap with double springs. Before I set the traps, I rub them with a lump of dampened asafoedida. Then I dig a hole as near the shape of the trap as possible, and just deep enough to bring the j...
Dusty Lisa Frei and Caroline Kunkel hosted a family bridal shower for Jessica Stavig at the home of Helen Appel. Jessica is the daughter of Bob and Deb Appel Stavig of Brush Prairie. Guests at the Appel home were Deb and Jessica Stavig, Brush Prairie, and Barb Wollstein, Lacey. Easter guests at the Dick and Helen Appel home were Phil Appel, Spokane; Eric, Shannon, Connor, Christopher, Sarah, Kyle and Sidney Appel, Dusty; Neil, Josh, Noemie and Isaac Appel, Dusty; Lisa, Travis, Miriam, Rachel and Emma Frei, Colfax; and Susan and Joe Lynch,...
Endicott Floyd Morasch celebrated his 90th birthday Saturday, April 6, at Trinity Lutheran Church. The party was hosted by his children, Jimmy Morasch and Kathy Dupries and their families. Approximately 80 relatives attended the celebration. Trinity Lutheran Church will host their last Bread and Supper Wednesday, April 17, at 5:30 p.m. Endicott Seventh-day Adventist Church will host the Walla Walla Men’s Chorus April 20 at 4 p.m. Endicott Library will have a raffle and silent auction at the grand re-opening of the library in late April or e...
Richard Kriehn of Colton will make a near-home commute when “A Prairie Home Companion’s Radio Romance Tour 2013” makes a stop at the INB Performing Arts Center in Spokane July 8. Kriehn, who plays the violin and mandolin, is a regular performer on Prairie Home Companion. A member of the WSU music faculty, he commutes to St. Paul for home productions of the show starring host and writer Garrison Keillor....
County building permits Bob Shindler, Diamond, pole building, $22,000, April 4. Kile Machine and Mfg., Pine City, firewall, $3,188, April 2. Spokane Seed Co., Colfax, truck scales, $70,000, April 5. Colfax building permits Bob Biagi, 706 E. Southview, gas furnace and air conditioning, $17,087, April 2. Vern Thompson, 1301 S. East St., new water service line, April 4. Rick Wells Jr., 512 N. Deanway, new water heater, $996, April 4. Whitman County, 400 N. Main, interior remodel, $10,000, April 4. John Kromm, 710 Southview, replace sewer line,...
Rosalia Shannon Carrothers was named Miss Rosalia for 2013-14 Sunday at the finish of the competition which had a theme of “Camping Beneath the Moon and Stars.” Shannon also won prizes for Spirit of Miss Rosalia, most tickets sales and poise and appearance. Stacy Carrothers was named first princess and Autumn Reisen was named second princess. Shannon and Stacey are the daughters of Jane Carrothers and Chad Carrothers and Autumn is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Reisen. Last year’s Queen Maddy...
Heather Young, Jenna Moser, Hannah Kramer, Jacline Warner and Taylor Graham took the stage in grass skirts to Colton-Uniontown’s 22nd Distinguished Young Women’s program themed “Tropical Escape,” March 30. The vibrant evening was filled with beach tunes, hula dancing and musical performances against a sunset backdrop. Heather Young earned top honors of the evening with the 2014 Colton-Uniontown DYW title and $500 scholarship to the school of her choice. Jenna Moser followed in the first alternat...
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: Biscuits & gravy, omelet, hash brown, fruit, juice Tuesday: Hamburgers on whole grain bun, tomato, cheese, lettuce, onion, oven fries, BBQ beans, fruit Wednesday: Macaroni & cheese with smokies, whole grain roll, green beans, fruit Thursday: Chicken teriyaki, brown rice, stir fry vegetables,...
An information night for Running Start, the program which allows students to earn college credits while in high school, will be at 6 p.m. April 15 in the Institute for Extended Learning Center, 115 N.W. State in Pullman. High school students and parents will be able to meet current Running Start students to hear about their college experiences. Running Start counselors/coordinators also are available to explain how students can enroll. Open to area public high school juniors and seniors, Running Start at the community colleges allows students...
The following area Washington State University students received undergraduate degrees for the fall 2012 semester. Honors earned by students are listed as follows: summa cum laude for a cumulative grade point average of 3.90 or better, magna cum laude for a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.70 but less than 3.90 and cum laude for a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.50 but less than 3.70. ALBION: Costa, Ryan Anthony - Bachelor of Science in Psychology; Bean, Julie Christine - Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, Cum Laude. COLFAX: Aune, Ben J. - Bachelor of...
April is Stress Awareness month, a good time to evaluate how well you are doing managing your stress level. When you are stressed, your body responds as though you are in danger. It makes hormones that speed up your heart, make you breathe faster, and give you a burst of energy. This is called the fight-or-flight stress response. If stress happens too often or lasts too long, it can have negative effects. It can be linked to headaches, an upset stomach, back pain, and trouble sleeping. It can weaken your immune system, making it harder to...
Thursday, April 4 Colfax – 6:30 to 8 p.m. – Beginning Bridge – Jane Aune offers beginning Bridge classes each Tuesday and Thursday in April at Jennings Elementary in Colfax. To register, contact the library at (509) 397-4366 or email Kristie at [email protected] Friday, April 5 Tekoa – Noon to 2 p.m. – Fun and Games Day – Spring break getting boring? Come to the library for grade school games. Saturday, April 6 Oakesdale & Garfield – Gardening Classes – Horticulturist Donna Guske teaches a series of gardening classes in two locations. Chec...
8 years ago April 6, 1888 All of the hardy fruits will grow in the Palouse country. Apples, cherries, plums, pears, etc., are fruits the production of which our deep rich soil and moderate climate are well adapted, as is proven by a number of thrifty orchards throughout the country. Nothing more adds to the comfort of a farm than a well cared for orchard. Heretofore the toil and labor incident to opening up a farm in a new country, the breaking of ground and fencing same, and the erection of buildings as well as many other important matters...
Weitman benefit set for Saturday A benefit for John (Glen) Weitman, who has worked at Taco Time for 20 years, will be Saturday, April 6, at the Colfax Eagles banquet room. The benefit includes a spaghetti feed from 5 to 7 p.m. at $5 per person. A silent auction will be from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Weitman’s daughter, Amy, said more than 70 donations for the silent auction have been made to date, and they are still accepting more. Weitman and his wife, Lin, have four children, three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Weitman was diagnosed with s...
Rosalia Fire Department completed their rope rescue training with another session Saturday, off the Milwaukee bridge which is now part of the John Wayne trail. The training was presented by Rescue Northwest. In this photo, a simulated victim is being attended by an EMT who is secured to the rescue basket. Photo courtesy Mike Day....
Rick and Dawna Chappell announce the engagement of their daughter, Darcie Chappell, to Justin Van Dyke, son of Kevin Van Dyke of Malden and Laura Van Dyke of Rosalia. They will exchange vows at Oakesdale Presbyterian Church May 18, 2013. The bride-elect is a 2006 graduate of Oakesdale High School. She received her degree in Early Childhood Education from Washington State University and is employed as Lead Teacher for the Seedlings Child Care Center in Garfield. The groom is a 2005 graduate of Rosalia High School. He received his degree in...
Dusty Over Easter weekend, Walt Smith and Parker visited Harmon and Jan Smith. One of the nights, Parker stayed with Ty Harder, Hooper. Walt and Parker returned to Park City, Utah, Sunday. Harmon and Jan enjoyed Easter dinner at Hill-Ray with Jan’s mom, Irma Stueckle, and aunt, Shirley Richardson. Later in the afternoon, they visited with Jan’s aunt and uncle, Leona and Harvey Herman in Colfax. Larry and Di Brink hosted Easter lunch at their home for John and Brandy Brink, Pullman; Mike Stine, LaCrosse; and Joan and Lucky Myrick and Rob Myrick,...
Hooper Easter weekend guests of Howard and Pat Morris were daughter Angela Morris and husband Larry Savage, and their daughter Emma, of Wenatchee. Joining them for dinner Saturday evening were Ryan Morris and granddaughters Grace Morris and Cherish Summers of LaCrosse. Easter weekend guests of Jessica McGregor and Micalya Cramer where their parents, Marty and Alicia Cramer of Winnemucca, Nev., and their sister Samantha Cramer, and her family Brett, Hailey, and Kendra Harmon of Clarkston. Keith and Carla Danielson traveled to Selah March 23-24...
Endicott Trinity Lutheran and Community Bible Churches hosted the annual Easter egg hunt Saturday morning with lots of Easter eggs and lots of children. Also, 43 goodie bags were given out after the egg hunt along with refreshments to all of the children present. Coming for Easter at the home of Greg and Lorna Burns was their daughter Jodi, Taylor, Kolby, and friend Luke; daughter Stacie, Jade, Dustin and friend Riley; son Gavin, Billie Jo, Lexie and new grandson Brody. An Easter egg treasure hunt and dinner were included in the...
Next to the Whitman County Gazette office, Kenneth Huckaby is busy preparing tasty Mexican food at Bodega La Diferencia. Situated in the former Toccata Blues Restaurant space, Bodega has dishes to eat in and carry out, specialty foods, and a few general supplies. Bodega La Diferencia opened last fall in Colfax. Kenneth manages the shop for Ruben Espinoza, Pasco, who also has restaurants in Richland, Kennewick, Pasco and Pullman, with a second Pullman shop in the works. The goal of the small restaurant chain is to offer tasty food at a reasonabl...
