Serving Whitman County since 1877
Serving Whitman County since 1877
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8 years ago August 26, 1887 Last Saturday, the county commissioners decided on the location of the new court house and adopted the plans of the county building at Dayton, Columbia County, one of the prettiest and most substantial in the territory. Lots have a total frontage of 175 feet and extend back 154 feet. They were purchased from O.L. Wolford and Livingstone and Kuhn. Charley Hubbard has sixty-five men employed on his thousand acre farm north of town. Two headers and a steam thresher are used in cutting and threshing the grain. Some...
The Garden of the Month award for July went to Dave and Cathy St. John’s garden just a few short miles south of Rosalia. The selection committee reported several memory gardens within the garden with an ongoing pond project. Billy Willy’s pond, a memory pond for Cathy’s dad, has six koi and two bottom feeders to keep the algae out. Several water garden plants are planted around the pond. Big Don’s rock garden for Dave’s dad has his original milking stool and bucket along with two plows incorporated into the design. Wind chimes were collected... Full story
Colfax Whitman County Library Summer Reading participants logged more than 4,690 hours of reading time to complete the 2012 Literacy Program. “Dream Big-Read!” was the theme for the 2012 program. Many generous sponsors and volunteers donated money, incentives and time to enhance the program. Participants are listed as follows: Albion Ashton Cathey, Kira Cathey, Colin Dreewes, Kaylee Hinnenkamp, Tyler Hinnenkamp, Lillean Kilgore-Brown, Sonora Lee, Ren Maynard, Riley Maynard, Eleasa Molsee, Isaiah Molsee, Kallai Molsee, Susanna Molsee, Abi... Full story
courtesy Shelley Slocum Blake Slocum, Chad Redman and JB Lange, left to right, were recent recipients of their FFA American Degrees. This is the highest achievement recognized by the National FFA Organization. Less than one-half of one percent of all FFA members earn this achievement. Only 39 American Degrees were awarded in Washington this year. The three Garfield-Palouse chapter members graduated with the 2011 class. They are enrolled in colleges in Washington, California and Oregon. Their advisor is Buddy Carter....
Julie Aune Kincaid is right at home on a farm near Colfax, as the daughter of a LaCrosse area family. Parents Bud and Judy Aune welcomed Julie after having three boys, so she learned to do her homework at her brothers basketball games and was exempt from truck driving during harvest; her mother claimed her for cooking help. She made a mean batch of cookies at an early age. After graduating from LaCrosse High School, Julie majored in education and special education at Washington State University. After college, she married Dennis Kincaid and...
Ruth Enos of Colfax has a role in the production of Oliver which begins a run at the Regional Theater of the Palouse in Pullman tonight, Thursday. A veteran of several musical productions, Enos is cast as Mrs. Bedwin, the housekeeper in act two. She sings the reprise to “Where is Love.” Owen McGreevy and Kimball Cordoba of Pullman play Oliver. Luke McGreevy is the Artful Dodger and Kyle Ross portrays Bill Sikes. The musical is directed by John Rich. Tina McClure is musical director. The production will run Aug. 23, 24 and 25 at 7:30 p.m. wit...
Katelyn Graffis has been awarded a general university scholarship for $1,000 for the 2012-2013 academic year at Eastern Washington University. Katelyn graduated from Oakesdale High School in 2010. She was an assistant at the Oakesdale learning center and played on Nighthawk basketball and volleyball teams. She received an associate degree in elementary education from Spokane Falls Community College where she also received the SFCC presidential medal for graduating with an all-A grade average.... Full story
Dusty Shirley Eggers hosted her annual Penawawa Reunion at her Warm Springs Ranch along the Snake River Saturday, August 11. Attending were Willie and Anne Pierce Lowe, Endicott; Monte and Sharon Steiger, Genesee; Rob and Bobby McVoy and Betty Morgan Culbertson, Walla Walla; Don and Sara Johnston, Cheney; Madge Eggers Griner, Mead; Jim and Marg Johnston Merrill, Lewiston; Anthe Hoffman (Helen Delegans’ daughter), Florida; Dean and Sandee Griner, Willene Delegans Allison, Mary Lou K. Delegans, David and Leslie Griner Cowin and Emily and Heather,... Full story
Swing dance at Dahmen Dahmen Barn in Uniontown will host country swing dance and free lessons Friday, Aug. 31. Lessons begin at 6:15; the dance begins at 7:30. Dance lessons are free; but those attending the dance must pay the $7 cover charge. Classic country music for the dance will be provided by a good friend of the barn, Bodie Dominguez. Lessons will be given free by David and Gabby Skeate, who are popular instructors for Pullman Parks and Rec. BIRTHS Olson grandson born Anthony LeRoy Anderson was born Aug. 14, 2012, at six pounds, 15...
photo courtesy -Carla Hall Colfax was well represented in the Lentil Festival parade on Saturday by Miss Colfax Deanna Aeschliman, Princesses Lindsay Webber and Cacey Hall, sprint boat boat owners Scott and Lori Ackerman with navigator Graham Reynolds....
Dear Savvy Senior, When my neighbor applied for his retirement benefits last year, he found that Social Security had made some mistakes on his earnings record in past years, which caused him to get a monthly benefit check that was lower than it should have been. He never got it straightened out. How can I make sure this doesn’t happen to me? Paranoid Paul Dear Paul, The best way to keep an eye on your Social Security benefits and avoid any possible mistakes is to carefully review your Social Security statement, which you can now do online. J...
8 years ago August 19, 1887 There was a fire in Colfax, Calif., last week and it is going the rounds of the territorial press as having occurred in this town. We have had no fire lately. We don’t want any. Notwithstanding the fact that work is plenty everywhere this time of year, several tramps have been begging for something to eat at different private houses in Colfax the past week. People who feed them only encourage idleness. The best way to get rid of them is to ask them to saw wood. A kitchen and dining room on wheels attracted much a...
Tekoa School: Monday — No Meal Service Tuesday — No Meal Service Wednesday — No Meal Service Thursday — Chicken alfredo, tossed salad, peaches, goodie Friday — No Meal Service COUNCIL ON AGINGSENIOR PROGRAM MENUS Colfax-Plymouth Congregational Church: Wednesday — Chef salad, peaches, breadstick, milk, coffee or tea. Rosalia-Methodist Church: Tuesday — Chef salad, peaches, breadstick, milk, coffee or tea. Palouse-Palouse Community Center: Wednesday — Chef salad, peaches, breadstick, milk, coffee or tea. Pullman-Pullman Senior Center: Monday...
Whitman Hospital and Medical Center has a variety of surgical specialties available. This includes general surgery, orthopedics, plastics, urology, gynecology, outpatient neurosurgery, ophthalmic (eye) and podiatry. Our mix of 50 surgery patients per month is one-third inpatient and two-thirds outpatient. In addition to surgeries, Same Day Services also provides outpatient therapies such as injections, transfusions and complex dressing changes. Our surgical providers include: Palouse Surgeons Three Forks Orthopedics Inland Orthopedics Palouse...
Whitman County Humane Society seeks sponsors and vendors for the fourth annual Mutt Strutt scheduled at Pullman’s Reaney Park Saturday, Sept. 29, to raise funds for the dog park adjacent to AnimalHaven, the WCHS pet shelter. The park is now under construction. It will be the first off-leash dog park in Whitman County. Funding comes solely from donations by individuals and businesses. The Mutt Strutt sponsorship deadline is Sept. 1. Vendor reservations are due Sept. 14. This year’s Mutt Strutt will also feature the fun walk, door prizes, dog...
Dusty Shirley Eggers said there is a very small crop of peaches this year at Warm Springs Ranch orchard along the Snake River at Penawawa. The cool, wet spring meant the bees did not come out to pollinate the blossoms. Dick and Suzy McNeilly have had her daughter Christina and two sons, Mason and Aidan, visiting for the past two and a half weeks from Camp LeJeune, N.C. They enjoyed a trip to Joseph and the Imnaha and the many combine and tractor rides. Walt Smith and son Parker helped Harmon Smith with harvest last week. Parker spent time...
Shandra Bohn and James Nichols are a busy cooking couple. They are the ultimate foodies, subscribing to seven food and cooking magazines and watching the Food Channel as much as possible. They are pleased to be sharing their ideas and talent with two sororities at the University of Idaho. Shandra works for Kappa Delta, and her husband cooks for Delta Delta Delta. They live in Palouse, so the commute is usually easy. Shandra’s family taught her to cook at an early age. Her mother, Tina Ochs, and grandmother, Helen Callison Ochs, were both a...
Colfax area residents relaxed in the park while a jazz band assembled by Mathew Scholz, University of Idaho graduate music student from Colfax, performed in Schmuck Park Sunday evening. Andrew Hurley, Connor Bucknell and Kendall Clinton roast their S’Mores over the park fire pit. Kellen Morgan, a 2011 Colfax grade, upper right, adjusted his drum set before playing in the second segment of the program. Miriam “Buffy” Kruse of Garfield holds Mason DeBolt next to her son, Scott Kruse, during a break. The concert was sponsored by the Buffy... Full story
Palouse slates third ‘under the stars’ event The Bank Left Gallery/Bistro and downtown shops in Palouse will have their third annual shopping and dining “Under the Stars” event Aug. 18 from 5 to 7 p.m. All downtown shops will stay open until 7 p.m. for a night of live music, antiques, wine, art and food. The Bank Left Bistro will feature an evening French breakfast from 7 to 9 p.m. Moscow jazz musician Geoff Allen will perform. Library meetings off Whitman County Library board of trustees and the Friends of the Library will not meet in August a... Full story
Tekoa School: Monday — No Meal Service Tuesday — No Meal Service Wednesday — No Meal Service Thursday — Meatloaf, baked potato, tossed salad, hot roll, goodie Friday — No Meal Service COUNCIL ON AGING SENIOR PROGRAM MENUS Colfax-Plymouth Congregational Church: Wednesday — Spaghetti/meat sauce, green beans, pear salad w/grated cheese, french bread, dessert, milk, coffee or tea. Rosalia-Methodist Church: Tuesday — BBQ Chicken, potato salad, coleslaw, bread, fresh fruit, milk, coffee or tea. Palouse-Palouse Community Center: Wednesday —BB...
Dear Savvy Senior, What resources can you recommend to help seniors with incurable vision impairment? My wife has macular degeneration and has become very discouraged. Looking for Help Dear Looking, Unfortunately, there are nearly 2 million Americans, like your wife, living with macular degeneration today, making everyday tasks like cooking dinner, reading the newspaper or watching television extremely challenging. Here are some resources that can help. Vision Rehabilitation The best place to get help living and coping with macular... Full story
Coon, Edgar George, first child born July 18 at eight pounds, six ounces, to Paul and Bridget Coon of Benge. Paternal grandparents are Dick and Paula Coon of Benge. Maternal grandparents are Bruce and Heidi Elliott of Kent. Wolf-Sheets, Max Jarrett, born July 24 to Rachelle Wolf and Terry Sheets of Pullman. Paternal grandparents are Betty Sheets of Moscow and Gordon Sheets of Lewiston. Maternal grandparents are Ed and Phyllis Wolf of Pomeroy. The baby joins sister Tori, 12, and brother Rex, 14. Archibald, Hobbson England, was born July 26 at...
Kelly Melville of Lamont this summer participated in a Volunteer for Peace trip to Estonia. She and students from the United States and Europe worked on projects in the village of Kopu, Estonia. Kelly will be a member of the senior class this year at Sprague High School. She is the daughter of Liz Melville and the late Burke Melville of Lamont. I had been wanting to see another part of the world, meet new people, and I guess mostly go on an adventure. I also liked the idea of doing volunteer work while I was there. Most of the programs I found...
Long-time resident of LaCrosse, Theona Augusta Marsh celebrated her 100th birthday Monday, Aug. 7, with family and friends at a party in Kennewick. Theona and her husband, Gene, farmed in Winona until retiring to LaCrosse. Her family includes three children, 10 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and 26 great-great-grandchildren. Many attended the party.... Full story
Thirteen members of the Colfax High School class of 1949 returned for a 63-year reunion July 6-8. In front, from the left, are Alice Manchester Allenbach, Barbara Morgan McAvoy, Betty Morgan Culbertson, Jane Krueger (spouse of Darrel K.), Flora Burlingame (spouse of Arvin B). In the second row are Joan Brosinski Smith, Deloris Lanky (spouse of Kay L.), Marylou Johnson Merrill, Arvin Burlingame, Stan Vanos. In the third row are Betty Carrol Madsen, Fred Owen, Kay Lanky, Jim Merrill, Darrel Krueger. Missing the photo were Larry Hubbard and Reita... Full story
