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Marriage applications Raymundo Sebastian Solano, 32, Pullman, and Melissa Farrah Jackson, 32, Pullman, Jan. 24. Andrew Steven Galbraith, 30, Pullman, and Daniel Bryan Records, 28, Pullman, Jan. 25. David Garth Lang, 44, Pullman, and Brigitta Annette Brosemer, 40, Pullman, Jan. 28. Kevin Joseph Naylor, 20, Pullman, and Marisa Louise Cross, 24, Pullman, Jan. 29. Audiel David Sanchez, 19, Pullman, and Yareli Magdalena Ramos Gomez, 19, Pullman, Jan. 29. Edward Fredrick Bundshuh III, 26, Moscow, and Nicole Lee Kirch, 23, Moscow, Jan. 31. Kevin...
The next Direct Seed Breakfast meeting will be at 7 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 13, at Colfax Methodist Church, N. 109 Mill Street. A report on the Cropping Systems Research Project at Ralston to reduce erosion and increase yields using a stripper header on a combine will be presented by Dennis Roe. There will be a presentation by a local grower about his direct seed system. A hosted breakfast by Mark Peterson of Dow Chemical will be served by the Top Notch Café of Colfax. Anyone is welcome. For more information contact Dan Harwood...
At Whitman Hospital and Medical Center Schmelter, Tyler James, was born Jan. 24, 2013, at Whitman Hospital and Medical Center at seven pounds, seven ounces, to Cassandra Bonham and Floyd Schmelter of Tekoa. Maternal grandparent is Iauna Flesch of Grahman. Paternal grandparent is Dorothy Roman of Tekoa. The baby joins brother Joshua and sister Ashley. Bodah, Anna Jaira Alexandra Thaines, was born Jan. 28, 2013, at eight pounds, 14 ounces, first child to Elain Thaines and Brian William Bodah of Colfax. Maternal grandparents are Jaria and Manuel T...
Is This Life All There Is? This question has been on the heart of man from the beginning, and for good reason. There’s something within us, something built into the very fabric of our being, that tells us that we are all meant for something more. What is it? The answer is found in the Word of God. The Bible declares that we (mankind) are made in “the image of God” (Gen. 1:26-27). In Genesis 2:7, in the creation account, we are told, “And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and ma... Full story
Colfax High School Feb. 13 will host the second annual head shaving event in Colfax at the CHS gym at 10:45 a.m. to raise funds for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation. Last year’s event raised $5,128 and the goal this year is to raise $7,500. St. Baldrick’s raises funds for treatment of young cancer victims by hosting head shaving events worldwide. The head shaving symbolizes hair loss sustained by children who undergo cancer treatment. CHS students are recruiting volunteers to shave their heads in public in return for pledges of financial suppo...
Residents are invited to learn about the talented artists in our local high schools at Meet the Artist on Thursday, Feb. 7, at 7 p.m. in the Norma McGregor Room of the Colfax Library. Illustration by Zack Conklin of Oakesdale The event features students from six area high schools, who will speak briefly about their artwork, inspirations and aspirations. Refreshments will be served. Among the featured students is Rachel Robinson, a senior at Colfax High School. She is a 4.0 student, plays three sports and belongs to FFA, CHS League and Honor...
Cowboy poetry at Dahmen Barn The Palouse Cowboy Poets and Musicians will be performing at the Dahmen Barn in Uniontown on Sunday, Feb. 24, 2013. It will be an afternoon show beginning at 2 p.m. Admission is $7.00. One of the featured performers will be young fiddle playing phenomenon, Elliott Marks, from Clarkston. He started violin lessons at age five and now, at age 12, can fiddle with the best of them. Other performers include poets: J.B. Barber, Darleane Norskog, Marlene Ryan, Dave Wahl and silver buckle winner Dick Warwick. Musicians, in...
At Garfield/Palouse School: Monday: Spaghetti with meatballs, breadsticks, broccoli, cauliflower, peaches Tuesday: Chicken patty, bun, lettuce, tomatoes, pork n’ beans, bananas, pineapple Wednesday: Hamburger gravy, rice or mashed potatoes, carrot sticks, pears, apple slices Thursday: Super nachos, chips, tomatoes, salsa, refried beans, tropical fruit, orange slices Friday: Tomato soup, grilled cheese sandwich, salad, peaches, mandarin oranges COUNCIL ON AGING SENIOR PROGRAM MENUS Colfax-Plymouth Congregational Church: Wednesday — Chicken par...
Thursday, Jan. 31 Rosalia – 5 to 7 p.m. – Ladies Night at the Library! – Bring your favorite book, arts and crafts, and enjoy some down time in the library. Friday, Feb. 1 It’s Food For Fines time at Whitman County Library. The thirteenth annual “Food for Fines” drive begins Friday, Feb. 1, and continues through Thursday, Feb. 28 at all 14 library branches. Saturday, Feb. 2 Rosalia – 10 a.m. to Noon – Downloadable Open House – Learn how to download e-books and audiobooks from the library’s website to your device. Monday, Feb. 4 Garfield – 4...
Lacrosse New officers for the 2013 – 2015 terms at the LaCrosse Outreach are: Wayne Miller, president; Maria Webster, vice president; Lois Olmstead, secretary, and Charlotte Honn, treasurer. The public is more than welcome to attend the meetings that are currently held at the LaCrosse Builders conference room on the first Wednesday of the month at 4:30 p.m. Charlotte Honn, the Thrift Shop manager, reports the $1 off bag sale in January reduced the inventory so they can get ready for spring. They still have a good supply of women’s jeans and coa...
Dusty Wes and Jen Claassen spent four days in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, celebrating their 40th birthdays and 17th wedding anniversary in mid-January. It was their first vacation in three years by themselves; no kidlets. After the Mexico trip, Jen went to Branson, Mo., from Jan. 17 through the 23 to spend time with her parents. Her father is having radiation treatments for reoccuring cancer. Her sister from Indiana and brother from Kansas City arrived in Branson to help their mother celebrate her birthday on the 20th. Steve and Dianne Appel went... Full story
Public veiwing of the Jennings Elementary Science Fair will be 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 7. Projects will be on display from students in kindergarten through sixth grade. The public is invited to vote for their favorites in each grade for People’s Choice awards.... Full story
The Pullman League of Women Voters will sponsor a panel and public discussion on historic preservation on Monday, Feb. 4, 2013, 7 to 9 p.m., in the Hecht Meeting Room at Neill Public Library. The discussion offers area residents an opportunity to explore the procedures and anticipated economic and cultural outcomes of Pullman’s recently instituted historic preservation program.... Full story
Endicott Former long-time Endicott resident Joyce Lust was named Resident Volunteer at Harbor Crest senior living community in Spokane for December. She often plays the piano at the lobby of Harbor Crest. Joyce grew up and lived in Endicott for nearly 80 years. She married her high school sweetheart, Wayne Lust, and they had three girls and three boys. They were married for 54 years until he passed away. Joyce was the Trinity Lutheran Church organist for nearly 64 years. Trinity Lutheran Church will host a community soup & bread supper on... Full story
More than 25 cars hit the slope Friday when Pullman Cub Scouts in Pack 419 entered the Pinewood Derby at Pullman Christian School. The four finalists for the Pack were: First Place - Vijay Lin, Second Place - Christopher Rowe, Third Place - Austin Brinkman, Fourth Place - Trevor Deeds. The top two will compete at the District Pinewood Derby March 23 at the Moscow Eastside Marketplace. Pack 419 is sponsored by the Pullman Lions Club....
A class reunion of 1935 St. John graduates provided Jean White Repp (left) of Spokane and Margaret Hopkins Logen of Stanwood a pleasant time for lunch at Applebees and an afternoon of reminiscing Jan. 26. They represented 100 percent of their remaining class members. Mrs. White and her late husband, Alex, farmed in the Endicott area until they retired and moved to Spokane a few years ago. Mrs. Logen and her husband, Tom, were dairy farmers at Stanwood until his accidental death in 1951. She has been, and continues to be, employed as a... Full story
Meet Ann Emerson, Colfax, and Phyllis Stueckle, LaCrosse Ann Emerson and her sister Corinne Aune Stitzer traveled back to their father’s hometown of Selbu, Norway, in 1987. Ann Emerson It was quite an experience seeing the land that their ancestors left to come to America. Besides Selbu, they visited Bergen and Oslo, Norway. It was so beautiful that they wondered why their family ever left Norway. The answer is that the population of Norway was growing, and people needed more land, as occurred in many countries at that time. Norway was a...
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: Taco salad w/chips, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, salsa, refried beans, whole grain maple bar, apple Tuesday: Deli turkey on whole grain bun, tater tots, creamy coleslaw, fruit juice, pumpkin bar Wednesday: Burritos, Spanish rice, corn, diced pears Thursday: Beef dippers, cheese potatoes, broccoli,... Full story
It’s about knowing Beyond doubt ‘In those days Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. Immediately coming up out of the water, He saw the heavens opening, and the Spirit like a dove descending upon Him; and a voice came out of the heavens: “You are My beloved Son, in You I am well-pleased.” (Mark 1:9-11) Baptism is a personal story so here is mine. I was three years old, and when Pastor Ray at St. John’s UCC in San Francisco asked my parents “What do you name this child,” I answered, “Jeannette!” I knew my na... Full story
Week of Jan. 24 Thursday, Jan 24 Rosalia – 5 to 7 p.m. – Ladies Night at the Library! – Bring your favorite book, arts and crafts, and enjoy some down time in a comfortable environment. Friday, Jan. 25 Endicott, St. John & Uniontown – Storytime – Fun stories, finger plays, rhymes, songs and crafts every Friday. Check the calendar for times and themes. Colfax – 2:15 to 5:30 p.m. – Community Blood Drive – Help give the gift of life. Saturday, Jan 26 Albion – 2 p.m. – Storytime – Fun stories, finger plays, rhymes, songs and crafts every Saturday...
Dusty Country Bible Church will hold its annual meeting next Sunday, Jan. 27, after morning worship services which start at 11 a.m. There will be an update on the search for a new pastor. Everyone is welcome. Blake and Carmen Heaton’s grandson Jeronimo shows a yearling bull in Mexico. Last Saturday, Larry and Di Brink went to Kennewick to the home of their son’s family, Kevin and Amber Brink and Ashley, Kloey, Ellie and Nick, to help Nick celebrate his first birthday. Sunday, they were dinner guests of Carol and Don Keeney in LaCrosse. The Keen...
Endicott Endicott Gun Club is open and busy as usual this time of the year. Competitive shooting began on Jan. 6 and will continue until March 17. Shooting at the Endicott Gun Club The Gun Club is open every Sunday with the men, women and youth competing in the Spokesman Review Trap shoot, the Camas Prairie Trap Shoot and the Endicott Club shoot. Gun Club officers are: Jim Pelissier, president; Eric Wietz, vice president; Tiffany Hergert, secretary Jessica Geissinger, treasurer, and Sean Lewis, field captain Pelissier said the club opens at 10...
Whitman County Gazette, Jan. 24, 2013 AT PULLMAN REGIONAL HOSPITAL Semler, Jessica Ellie, born Jan. 8 at six pounds, seven ounces, to Lillia and Kurtis Semler of Pullman. Paternal grandparents are Leroy and Julie Semler of Colton and Teresa and Lawren Harper of Elk River, Idaho. Maternal grandparents are John and Kathleen Green of Palmdale, Calif. The baby joins a brother Jasen, 1. Binks, Erik James, born Jan. 9 at eight pounds, three ounces, to Lyle and Cheryl Binks of LaCrosse. Paternal grandparent is Lyle Binks of San Rosa, Calif. Maternal...
Thrifty Grandmothers The Thrifty Grandmothers held their monthly meeting Jan. 14 at the library. The thrift shop is doing well and the group is appreciative of the community support. They voted to give $500 to the Whitman Hospital Foundation and $500 to the LaCrosse Market fund. Athenaeum Athenaeum Club met Jan. 18 in the Norma McGregor Room of the Whitman County Library with Mary Ann Mitchell as hostess. The meeting was called to order by President Mary Ann Wigen with twenty members present. President Mary Ann encouraged all members to be... Full story
Air Force Airman 1st Class Kyle W. Kelly graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. Kelly is the son of Kent and Brenda Kelly of Moscow, Idaho. He is a 2006...
