Serving Whitman County since 1877
Serving Whitman County since 1877
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Mollie Mae Lata Sopu, held here by her mother, Ariel Sopu of Laie, Hawaii, was the center of attention in this five generation photo which was taken in the Spokane Valley in July. From the left, are the baby’s grandmother, Mollie Erickson, Spokane Valley; great-great-grandmother, Nadeanne Anderson, Endicott, and great-grandmother, Alicia Mattoon, Spokane Valley.... Full story
Dusty The Dusty community has royalty residing within its confines. Steve Maki won the Palouse Empire Fair Wheat King award for the second year in a row. Mashayla Morris, daughter of Luke and Jennifer Morris, received blue ribbons on both of her pigs during showing at the Palouse Empire Fair. Her brother Quincy received a ribbon in his showing of his calf, Grease, in the Little Cowpoke division. Sarah Maki Smith, Moses Lake, assisted the Mockenema 4H club by shearing 30 of their sheep a couple of weeks ago in preparation for the Palouse Empire... Full story
The miniature tables and chairs are home for Debbie Largent, who is working happily in her kindergarten classroom at Jennings Elementary, Colfax. Debbie always knew she would be a teacher, so no agonizing decisions for her. She and her husband Brian were both born and reared in Colfax. Brian and Debbie dated a little in high school and all the way through college. After a year at Multnomah School of the Bible, Brian went to WSU and graduated in agricultural mechanization. He always knew he would farm after college. Now they live in Brian’s c... Full story
Dahmen to mark sixth fall event An old fashioned Sunday in Autumn will return to Dahmen Barn in Uniontown Sunday, Sept. 16, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This sixth annual free event features a pie baking contest with sales of pie ala mode following the judging and a silent auction of desserts which are contained in beautifully decorated boxes made by the resident artists. Live music occurs throughout the event. Loose on the Palouse will play accompanied by a tractor for percussion, and Bodie Dominguez will perform some western music. In addition, Mis... Full story
Holly Jane Leendertsen of Palouse, center, was named Miss Palouse Empire Fair for 2013 at the end of Friday night’s competition in the Community Building at the fairground. She is the daughter of John and Shirley Leendertsen. Colfax entrant Deanna Aeschliman, right, was named first runner-up, and Madalynne St. John of Rosalia, left was named second runner-up....
Dear Savvy Senior, What are the eligibility requirements to get Medicaid coverage for nursing home care? Looking Ahead Dear Looking, The rules and requirements for Medicaid eligibility for nursing home care are somewhat complicated and will vary according to the state you live in. With that said, here’s a general, simplified rundown of what it takes to qualify, along with some resources you can turn to for help. Medicaid Rules Medicaid, the federal and state joint program that covers health care for the poor, is also the largest single payer o...
‘Dry Basement’ Springs a Leak Q: Our basement was outfitted as a “dry basement” several years ago and then finished to become additional living space, which we use as a rec room and for storage. I’ve noticed a musty smell for some time, and after heavy rains last week I saw water pooling near a corner of the basement. However, I can’t find the source of the leak. What can I do? — Tara in St. Louis A: It sounds like there is a leak somewhere in the foundation. You’re right to be looking at that one corner as the most likely source of the water l...
8 years ago September 9, 1887 Articles of incorporation of the M.E. Church of Oakesdale were filed at the auditor’s office Wednesday by James McCoy, T.C. Mills and Samuel Brown, trustees. Rancheros, the great Montana trotter, has entered for the all prizes in the races at the coming fair. We have heard some solicitude expressed by people to whether other horsemen would care to bring horses here to compete in the free for all trot if they knew Ranchero would take part. There need be no uneasiness on that score. There will be horses here c... Full story
Whitman County’s WSU extension agent Steven Van Vleet is looking to add a touch of history to his annual calendar spotlighting barns in Whitman County. For three years, Van Vleet’s calendars have been popular fixtures in homes and offices around the county. The $5 calendar is a top seller, with proceeds benefitting the county’s rural library district. Each month features a different shot of a barn in that month’s weather. Van Vleet regularly takes pictures of barns as he drives the farm-barn-dotted expanse of the Palouse for his job. He firs... Full story
Last week at the Tekoa library, Russell Dylan Terry and his mom Katie built this car out of straws. Other kids stopped by and played in it. The week before Elise and Clare Wilkins helped Russell build a playhouse, complete with furniture.... 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: Chicken tenders, potato wedges, green beans, peaches or melon Tuesday: Beef dippers, rice w/ stir fried veggies, mandarin oranges, breadstick Wednesday: Deli turkey on w/g roll, cabbage salad, strawberry cup or pears Thursday: Spikes pizza, fresh romaine salad, pineapple, sherbet Friday: Chili...
Palouse River Counseling will begin a four-week, Circle of Security, parent enhancement instruction program. Classes will provide education and strategies to increase bonding and attachment with children. The free sessions will run on four Wednesdays beginning Sept. 26 from 1 to 3 p.m. Palouse River Counseling will reimburse for any day care cost for the time that the classes are in session....
Malden Library & Community Center will resume GED preparatory classes. Instructor Kathy Wilkes, a retired teacher, will lead the classes using McGraw Hill resources. Classes will begin Friday, Sept. 15, from 9:30 a.m. to noon. These classes are sponsored by Rosalia Association for Community Enrichment and provided at no cost to the students. More information is available at the library’s Events Calendar www.whitco.lib.wa.us or Malden Library & Community Center’s Facebook page....
Dusty Jim and Ann Emerson’s family, siblings and children helped them move from their farm home to their new apartment at Hill Ray in Colfax Saturday. Their son Bill will be living in the Emerson’s house. Sara Van Camp’s son, Tom, has moved here from Spokane to reside with his mother. He is a sophomore at LaCrosse High School and is playing on the Tigercat football team. Kim and Cindy Pitts spent Labor Day weekend at their cabin on Priest Lake. It was a working weekend since they are still cleaning up after the wind storm that happened this... Full story
Belmont Visitors at the Robert Miller home were their daughter, Karla Sigrist, Renton, and three of their four sons, Jonathan, Joel, and Jesse. They came to help Robert and Gracie celebrate their 54th wedding anniversary. Kent and Diane Miller, and Kiah came up from Colfax for the anniversary dinner. The Sigrist family returned to their home on Renton on Friday....
Zera, Kraven Kane, born Aug. 21 at nine pounds, 13 ounces, to Bryan Zera and Alicia Carson of Pullman. Maternal grandparents are Karen and Clarence Carson of Pullman. Joins a brother, Griffin, 3. Denson, Jacob Robert, born Aug. 23 at five pounds, nine ounces, first child of Rob and Brittaney Denson of Lewiston. Paternal grandparents are Richard and Chris Denson of Spokane Valley. Maternal grandparents are Kevin and Holley Boles of Clarkston and Kevin and Betty Winan of Spokane. Jones, Emma Nicole, born Aug. 23 at seven pounds, 12 ounces, first...
Irma Kent was enjoying a less hectic day, likely the last day of harvest at the Benge elevator, where she operates the scales. It is a nice breather before diving into the school year, full steam ahead. Lots of people have ideas for people who should be interviewed for the recipe column, but not many grain elevator workers call the Gazette to recommend a good cook who brings cookies to the elevator. A stone’s throw from the elevator and the Benge School, Irma’s house is surrounded by lush green lawn and beautiful flowers. One of her planters is...
Patchers quilt show to open at Dahmen Dahmen Barn will present the Palouse Patchers Quilt Club‘s 2012 Color Challenge exhibit in September. Early birds may view this exhibit beginning 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 6. The opening reception is scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 9, from 1 to 3 p.m. with quilters present. Quilt club members have been working on a Color Challenge based on Joen Wolfrom’s “Ultimate 3-in-1 Color Tool” cards. Each card in the set shows a color along with tints, shades and tones of that color. The reverse side of the card shows v...
It started with a trip to the zoo in Scottsbluff, Neb. New York Times best-selling author Gregg Olsen, then a kid from Bellevue in the early 1970s visiting relatives, thought the zoo was lacking. So he wrote a letter to the local newspaper, saying that the condition of the zoo disappointed him. The 12-year-old used the word “appalling.” Soon he was back in the station wagon with his two brothers for the long ride back home. Back in Scottsbluff, the paper started getting more letters. “I agree wi...
Buchanan, Abigail Dawn and Hunter Robert, born Aug. 14, first children to Tim and Laura Buchanan, at six pounds, seven ounces, and six pounds, nine ounces. Paternal grandparents are Jean Buchanan, Blayne Dutton and Larry Buchanan, all of Spokane. Maternal grandparents are Bob and Dawn Pfaff of Potlatch, Idaho, and Jon Louden, Garfield. Jeffery, Kassidy Noelle, born Aug. 15, at eight pounds, six ounces, to Garrett and Melissa Jeffery of Pullman. Paternal grandparents are Mark Jeffery of Turlock, Calif., and Christine Jeffery of Aiken, S.C....
Colfax senior Lindsay Webber has been selected to perform at the National FFA Convention and Expo Oct. 24-27 in Indianapolis. More than 54,000 FFA members, leaders and others are expected to attend the sessions. Each year, more than 50 performers are selected to perform during the four-day event. Venues include meetings, banquets and receptions at the Indiana Convention Center, Bankers Life Fieldhouse and Lucas Oil Stadium. Lindsay added to her list of vocal honors by being named co-winner of the talent competition at the Distinguished Young...
8 years ago September 2, 1887 Seven or eight tin-horn gamblers, representing as many “skin games” accompany Barrett’s circus, but it was noticeable none of them attempted to do business in this city. Sheriff Berry had given them to understand nothing of the kind would be tolerated here. Yesterday was a cold day for the water melon trade. The race track at the fair grounds is being ploughed up at a depth of about four inches, having become too hard to be worked. It will be all the better when again worked smooth. There are now about 45 horse... Full story
The Colfax alumni luncheon in Spokane Aug. 6 brought a total of 38 people. Special guest of honor was teacher and Coach Jack Bafus. He came to Colfax about 1948 to teach sixth grade at the Martha Washington School. He then went to Jennings Elementary. When Coach Len Pyne retired in 1956, Mr. Bafus became the basketball coach at Colfax High School in 1956 and coached through 1960. Mr. Bafus and his wife celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Aug. 11. Hank Rodeen from the class of 1944 and his wife flew up from San Diego to spend the weekend... Full story
The hospitals warm therapy pool opened in 1997 and we even have one instructor and a few swimmers who have been with the pool from the beginning. The therapy pool temperature is around 90 degrees. The pool is used by our physical therapists and physical therapy assistant to meet specific goals. Once therapy is complete, the patients can use the pool on an independent basis. Our pool is reserved for therapy sessions Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The pool has a lift so that we can even accommodate swimmers who are not able to...
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: No School Tuesday: Burgers on WG bun, lettuce, tomato, oven fries, grapes & pear Wednesday: Baked chicken nuggets, crispy romain salad, Mandarin oranges, whole wheat roll Thursday: Soft shell tacos on whole wheat shell, lettuce, tomato, cheese, salsa, refried beans, fresh fruit Friday: Ham &...
