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Serving Whitman County since 1877
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CLUBS & YOUTH GROUPS Patchin’ People Patchin’ People of Pullman quilt group will meet Monday, March 11. Their meetings are open to all quilters and those interested in fiber arts. They meet from 1 to 3 p.m. at Concordia Lutheran Church, 1015 NE Orchard, Pullman. The program will be A Visit to the International Quilt Festival in Houston. Cub Pack 419 Cub Scout Pack 419 graduated two fifth grade Webelos during the annual Blue and Gold Dinner Thursday, Feb. 21, at Franklin Elementary School. Thomas Horstkamp received the Arrow of Light, the hig...
Sponsored by the Friends of Hospice, the community grief support group will meet Sundays, March 17 to May 5, 5:30 to 7 p.m., at Whitman Senior Living Upstairs Library, 1285 SW Center Street, Pullman. This group will be facilitated by Ronda McLean, Hospice volunteer, and Jessica Rivers, Hospice bereavement coordinator. The session is free and open to all. Advanced registration is appreciated....
AT WHITMAN HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTER Staves, Jayden Roy, was born Feb. 18, 2013, at seven pounds, nine ounces to Tabatha Gunning and Stanley Staves of Colfax. Maternal grandparents are Terry and Paul Gunning. Paternal grandparent is Judy Easely. The baby joins sister Melody. Beard, Christina Grace, was born Feb. 25, 2013, at six pounds, 10 ounces, to Amanda and Chris Beard of Malden. Maternal grandparents are Alan and Kathy Lehman of Colbert. Paternal grandparents are John Beard of Williamston, S.C., and Ranae Bowles of Lehigh, Fla. The baby... Full story
Patient Safety Awareness Week Patient Safety Awareness Week is an annual education and awareness campaign for health care safety led by National Patient Safety Foundation (NPSF). The theme for March 3-9, 2013 is Patient Safety Awareness Week, reflecting the need to involve everyone–from patients to providers–in ensuring the safety of our health care process. During your hospital visit, our medical providers and hospital staff do everything they can to insure your safety and well-being. Don’t forget that you, too, are an important member of th... Full story
Meet Bonnie Smith, Colfax Born and raised in North Dakota, Bonnie Smith attended Minot State Teachers’ College, now Minot State University, and taught for seven years before Warren Smith came and carried her off to Washington. She taught primarily in upper grades there. Warren and Bonnie lived in Wenatchee first and then at Wawawai where they managed a mobile home park. She stayed at home for 18 years to raise their three daughters, Jeanette Mackleit, Elizabeth Huber and Holly Hiatt. They enjoy their seven grandchildren and their activities. A...
Endicott Many residents rolled to Spokane last week to watch the SJE girls place fourth in the WIAA state finals for 1B teams at the Veterans Arena. Trinity Lutheran Church Elizabeth Circle Tuesday met for a sewing session. Wednesday the Church hosted the Soup and Bread dinner for the community. Jenny Meyer hosted the DNI Pionchle Club at her home. Present were Sharon Huff, Marcia Honn, Anne Lowe, Jerine Grey, Judy Cook, Shirley Morasch, Kathy Storment, Ann Stoner, Lorena Mattly, Carol Mitcham, Dee Anne Hill and Jenny Meyer. Endicott club... Full story
Wired or Wireless was recently honored during a reception at the Malden Library to celebrate the conclusion of their two-year grant that provided 60 hours per week access to Malden’s library and computer center. Malden librarian Shannon Roe presented Wired or Wireless owner Bill Giebel and business manager Mike Puryear with Library Supporter of the Month honors. While the company will no longer provide staffing for the facility, they will continue to provide free internet and computer support for many years to come. Prior to the grant, the M... Full story
Dusty A week ago Tuesday, David and Phyllis Stueckle were in Kennewick to visit an old Navy buddy of David’s. It has been 60 years since the men last saw each other. The Stueckles also attended some of the state basketball tournament games in Spokane. Harmon and Jan Smith met Gina and Jason Morgan and Micah in Spokane and spent Thursday through Sunday enjoying the State B Tournament. Jan’s sister, Dianne, and niece, Karen, joined them for some games Friday. Friday evening dinner guest of Karen Broeckel was her great nephew, Austin Beasley. Now... Full story
Cooks were busy in the kitchen preparing sausage meals for the hundreds of hungry folks on Sunday at the 60th annual Uniontown Sausage Feed. Tables in the basement of the community center were packed as sausage lovers enjoyed their meals. Ken Oenning, “head of the whole she-bang,” said they made 1,750 pounds of sausage and fed between 1,300 and 1,400 people. The feed has been known to serve as many as 1,700 people. Laurie Dennler and Lynn Smith were co-chairs of the event. All proceeds went to the maintenance of the community cen...
Auf Gehts to play at Dahmen The Auf Gehts German band will give a free concert at Dahmen Barn from 1 to 3 p.m. March 3, the same day as the Uniontown Sausage feed. The band was started in 1965 when Paul Wadleigh organized a small band to play before performances of the Pullman Summer Palace in the WSU Livestock Pavilion. The band ceased playing for a while after Summer Palace moved to Daggy Hall. The band was revived in 1987 when Wallis Friel recruited about eight members of the Pullman Community Band, now the Community Band of the Palouse, to...
Women & Heart Disease Did you know that the number one killer for women is not breast cancer – it is heart disease! Heart disease is the number one killer of women, and is more deadly than all forms of cancer combined. Since 1984, more women than men have died each year from heart disease. Many women are either unaware of the symptoms to pay attention to or may attribute their symptoms to other causes. Symtoms can include sweating, pressure, nausea, and jaw pain. Believe it or not, these are all symptoms of a heart attack in women. They are als... Full story
The guitar section of the Colfax band was featured Saturday at Mt. Spokane when the group debuted the “Got to Get You Into My Life” arrangement. From the left are Ryan Reynolds, Daniel Tate, Jackson Elfers and Judd Thompson. Tate played an extended solo. The song will be part of an Earth, Wind and Fire medley the band will perform with Colfax cheerleaders during this week’s state finals at Spokane....
8 years ago March 2, 1888 Without the slightest doubt the grain crop of this county this year will be more than one third larger than it was last. The farmers have been busy plowing the last two weeks, and every one with whom we have conversed has expressed an intention to increase his acreage sown to grain. Wheat, oats and barley sown in this county in the middle of May will fully mature, ripen and yield abundantly. A great deal of low land is being broke by those who were early in their seeding last fall and while the new land will not...
Thursday, Feb. 28 Albion – 4 p.m. – After School Craft – Kids are invited to a fun after school craft project. Rosalia - 5 to 7 p.m. – Ladies Night at the Library – Bring your favorite book, arts and craft project and enjoy some down time. Friday, Mar. 1 Colfax & Tekoa – 10 to 11:30 a.m. – Play & Learn – Creative play and sharing for preschoolers and parents every Friday. Saturday, Mar. 2 Colfax – 3 p.m. – Family Concert with Jim Gill – Jim Gill’s distinctive music play comes to the library. Come and join in the fun! Monday, Mar. 4 St. John...
Rosalia Cub Scouts in Pack 587 competed in their Pinewood Derby Sunday, Feb. 24. Back row: Zach Saens, Gabriel Lazcano, Gabe Naught, Carson McDonald, Garrett Naught, Anthony Gehring, Cassin Pittmann, Danner Holling. Middle row: Levi Anderson, Riley Gehring, Reuben Anderson, Jonah Shrode, Erik Lazcano. Front row: Daxton Chappell, Clae Holling....
Colfax school board member and St. Baldrick’s Foundation head-shaving event treasurer Brian Becker noted Monday night that the Feb. 13 fundraiser’s proceeds will clear $13,000. Originally the total was slated at $11,000 but donations have kept coming after the event. Becker said that between $1,000 and $1,500 in funds have been received since the shavings at Colfax High School to benefit childhood cancer research. Colfax High sophomore Andrew Becker (Brian’s son) spearheaded the school-assembly event. Organizers’ goal for this year, the sec...
Week of March 4-8 At Garfield/Palouse School: Monday: Sweet and Sour chicken, rice, stir fry vegetables, mandarin oranges, applesauce Tuesday: Chicken patty, bun, lettuce, tomatoes, pork n’ beans, pineapple, bananas Wednesday: No School Thursday: Super nachos, tomatoes, salsa, refried beans, tropical fruit, orange slices Friday: Tomato soup, grilled cheese sandwich, salad, peaches, mandarin oranges At St. John/Endicott School: Monday: Chickenwich, fries, fruit tray Tuesday: Straw hats, veggie tray, maple bar, applesauce Wednesday: Turkey g...
Lacrosse On March 7 LaCrosse School will host the Whitman County Speech, Spelling and Math contest for fifth through eighth graders. Students county wide will compete in spelling, math, impromptu speech, persuasive speech or interpretive speech. The LaCrosse Chapter of FFA is selling pans of enchiladas by pre-order only. A small pan of three is $6 and a large pan of six sells for $12. They will be available March 13. Please call the school if you wish to place an order. The Tigercats will play in Spokane on Thursday at 7:15 p.m. in the State... Full story
Endicott Endicott Community Club elected officers at their last meeting Feb. 12, 2013. Co-presidents: Sue Bafus and Anne Lowe; Vice President: Sharon Huff; Secretary: Colleen Winchester, and Treasurer: Gail Bilow. The club discussed projects for the year: Town Wide Yard Sales, Fourth of July celebration, Community Calendars, Wine Tasting, German Dinner & Silent Auction, Free Movie Night, Town Wide Clean Up Day, Christmas Decorating and helping with Santa’s visit. Meetings are at 6:30 a.m. on the second Tuesday of each month at the Endicott F...
—Photo by Wendy McGraw; Almota Roses Jennifer White and Justin Shahan were joined in marriage Oct. 20, 2012, at the Glover Mansion in Spokane. The bride is the daughter of Jim and Cathy White of Colfax, and Shahan is the son of Ron Shahan of Steptoe and Gary and Rita Ackerman of Colfax. Attendants for the couple were Carrie Bellecourt, the bride’s sister, as matron of honor and Reid Shahan, brother of the groom, as best man. The bride’s nephew, Cody Bellecourt, served as the ring bearer and niece Brielle White was the flower girl. Jenni... Full story
Meet Cathy Ensley, Colfax Cathy and Mike Ensley live in a beautiful country home which they built in 1979. Now they are in the process of redecorating, updating, and freshening their home. When they installed new siding, Mike removed the old. Their son-in-law, who owns a bathroom remodeling firm, just completed their upstairs bath remodel, and the grandkids are eager to come try out Grandma’s new large bathtub. Fresh paint and many “country” decorating touches give their home an updated appearance, and new windows and furnace improve their...
Dusty Tony and Denise Kendall, Tacoma, spent the last part of her winter break from teaching in the University Place District at the home of her father, Oscar Broeckel, and her twin sister’s home, Doreen and Tom Riedner, in Genesee. The Kendalls arrived at her father’s Thursday evening and spent Friday night at the Riedners. Saturday, the women celebrated their joint birthday. Oscar Broeckel, the Kendalls and Karen Broeckel had dinner in Pullman to celebrate the birthday. The Kendalls returned to their home Sunday. Saturday, Larry and Di Bri... Full story
Pullman League of Women Voters will sponsor a public meeting about Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) Monday, March 4, at 7 p.m. in the Gold Room of the Gladish Cultural Center. Dr. Michael Neff, director of the Molecular Plant Sciences graduate program and assistant chair of the Department of Crop and Soil Sciences, will present “Transgenic Crops – the methods, pros and cons of GMOs and biotechnology.” The goal of this presentation is to discuss the science behind the technology so that knowledgeable opinions can be developed on a case-...
Distinguished Young Women candidates practice answering interview questions in the foyer of Colfax High School Monday night. The junior girls will compete to represent their school March 23, while the boys pictured will assist. The annual program, known previously as Junior Miss, has been in place at Colfax High School since 1959. The winner will go onto the state contest in Pullman this fall while first runner-up will compete for the Miss Palouse Empire Fair crown....
Wendy Zuppan Bailey of Spokane will be featured at the next Colfax Arts Council Meet the Artist session March 7 at 7 p.m. This will be the second visit to Colfax by Bailey who was featured in the premier season of Meet the Artist. She defines her work as “curiously merry, whimsical sculptures and paper doll puppetry.” Inspired by fairy tales, children’s books and the magical adventures of everyday life, she uses clay, found objects, vintage fabrics, beads and laces to create her artwork. For more information regarding Wendy Zuppan Baile...
