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BOOKMARK With summer just around the corner, the Colfax Library encourages residents of all ages to sign up for Summer Reading 2011. Prizes, incentives and fun programs for all ages are a part of The One World, Many Stories theme this year. Stop in any branch of Whitman County Library or visit the website at www.whitco.lib.wa.us for details and registration information. A kick-off program, Matt Baker’s Comedy and Stunt Show is set for Friday June 17 at 6 p.m. in the library’s meeting room. Families are invited for Pajama Storytime Under the...
Erickson gets scholarship Abby Erickson of Colfax has been awarded $3,000 through the Trustees fund for the 2011-12 academic year at Eastern Washington University. The award recognizes a student who maintains a grade average over 3.8 and is a continuing EWU student. A 2009 graduated of Colfax High School where she participated in volleyball, basketball, softball and the National Honors Society. She is the daughter of Robin and Leif Erickson of Colfax. She is majorying in psychology. Kuhn earns EWU award Danielle Kuhn, daughter of Colleen and...
On June 10, 1752, Benjamin Franklin flies a kite during a thunderstorm and collects a charge in a jar when the kite is struck by lightning, enabling him to demonstrate the electrical nature of lightning. Inventor Franklin coined a number of terms used today, including “battery,” “conductor” and “electrician.” On June 7, 1893, Mohandas Gandhi commits his first act of civil disobedience. Gandhi, a young Indian lawyer working in South Africa, refused to comply with racial segregation rules on a South African train and was forcibly ejected. On...
Twenty-nine Colfax High School graduates attended a reunion luncheon May 2 at the Timber Creek Buffet in Spokane. Eleven grads attended for the first time. The date for the next luncheon will be moved up one week to Monday, Aug. 8, at 1 p.m. at Still Timber Creek Buffet in Spokane. Men’s Picture, Front Row: Larry Hubbard (1949), Harold Meyer (1951), Bill Lacey (1946), Harvey Herman (1942). Second Row: Carl Ray (1953), Earl Buri (1953), Marvin Ray (1947), Paul Cocking (1941), Dale Culbertson (1948). Back Row: Karl Van Tine (1947), Don Dayton (...
STRANGE BUT TRUE It was 20th-century Belgian writer and philosopher Raoul Vaneigem who made the following sage observation: “There are more truths in 24 hours of a man’s life than in all the philosophies.” The next time you’re annoyed by a bad case of the hiccups, consider poor Charles Osborne. In 1922, when he was 28 years old, Mr. Osborne got the hiccups. For the next 68 years, he continued to hiccup, finally stopping in 1990, one year before his death at the age of 97. Those who study such things claim that an average bank robber in the Uni...
Escape the Coming Judgment God’s judgment never comes without warning…never. Consider the following words of Christ, delivered shortly before His crucifixion, regarding the things that will characterize life on earth just before the rapture of the church and the judgment that will follow. He said… “But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, but My Father only. But as the days of Noah were, so also will the coming of the Son of Man be. For as in the days before the flood, they were eating and drinking, marrying and giv...
Zion Malakai, born May 16, 2011, at six pounds, ten ounces, to Stephen and Rachel of Pullman, WA. Paternal grandparents are Art and Linda Bischoff of Walla Walla, WA. Maternal grandparents are Richard and Linda Silva of Walla Walla. The baby joins one brother, Isaiah Bayani, two. Hamilton, Elijah Ray, born May 13, 2011 at seven pounds, eight ounces, to Sarah and Zach Hamilton of Pullman, WA. Paternal grandparents are Cindi and Terry Hamilton of Ankeny, IA. Maternal grandparents are Joyce and Jerry Burk of Mt. Pleasant, IA. Kooy, Zander, born...
Whitman County Library supporters generously collected $1,171 during its annual penny drive in celebration of National Library Week 2011. Each library branch designated a special project for the money collected with funds being used for special children’s reading incentives to summer reading. For the sixth year in a row, Vicki Hatley’s Daycare children, family and friends won the penny drive local competition with $620.46 collected for kid’s programs at the Colfax Library. As a reward for their efforts, the children enjoyed a special ice cream...
Savvy Senior Tips and Treatments for Restless Leg Syndrome Dear Savvy Senior, What can you tell me about restless leg syndrome? I’m 58 years old, and my wife thinks I may have it because I sometimes wake her up at night kicking my legs. Restless Larry Dear Larry, If an irresistible urge to move your legs has you kicking in your sleep, you may indeed have restless leg syndrome (RLS), a common, under diagnosed condition that affects around 10 percent of Americans. Here’s what you should know. Do You Have RLS? RLS is a neurological disorder tha...
Menus Week of May 23 - 27 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. At Garfield/Palouse School: Monday - Friday: Cook’s choice At Tekoa School: Monday: Burrito, cheese sauce, tossed salad and apple slices. Tuesday: Chicken nuggets, baked beans, tossed salad, applesauce and wheat roll. Wednesday: Hamburger, French fries and veggie/fruit choices. T...
Hillary Lynn Bennett, left, daughter of Randy Bennett and Doris Bennett, is valedictorian of the LaCrosse High School class of 2011, and Taylor Michelle Weekes, right, daughter of Seth and Michelle Weekes, has been named salutatorian. Hillary has been involved in cheerleading, basketball and tennis and is currently serving as ASB vice president and editor of the yearbook. She plans to attend Community Colleges of Spokane next year and pursue a degree in physics. She earned a grade average of 3.75. Taylor is currently ASB Secretary and National...
Margeaux Kliewer, right, daughter of Tom and Connie Kliewer, will be valedictorian of the 2011 Tekoa High School school class with a 3.975 grade average. She helped coordinate the FCCLA lock-in, painted the Nighthawk mascot in the school hallway and the carousel in Ruhl Park and participated in the National Honor Society roadside clean-up. She plans to attend the Cornish School of Arts in Seattle. Earl Gaines, left, son of Mark and Lynette Gaines, has been named salutatorian with a 3.92 grade average. He served this year as class president and...
8 years ago May 28, 1886 We are requested to state the street sprinkler on Main will discontinue if property owners do not contribute more liberally toward its support. Bleeker, Spencer & Hoare, contractors, builders, brickmakers, etc., have in their employ about fifty white men, working at the brickyard and on different contracts in this city. They also give employ to twenty-five Chinese wood choppers who work by contract. Garfield will soon be made a money order post office by order of the department. At the close of business Monday, 905...
Week of May 30 - May 31 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. At Garfield/Palouse School: Monday: Memorial Day - No School Tuesday - Friday: Cook’s Choice At Tekoa School: Monday: Memorial Day - No School Tuesday: Chickenwich, French fries, veggie, fruit choices COUNCIL ON AGING SENIOR PROGRAM MENUS Week of May 30 - June 3 Colfax-Plymouth C...
Lacrosse Joe and Sharon McKeirnan traveled to Atlanta, Ga., over Mother’s Day weekend to attend the graduation of their daughter, Kayla, from the Georgia Institute of Technology. Kayla received a Bachelor of Science in Business Management and has moved to Florida to begin a 10-month internship with the Orange Bowl. She was a four-year member of the Georgia Tech track team and set school records in this year’s ACC Championships in the pentathlon (indoor) and heptathlon (outdoor). Darcy Stamper, son of Tim and Debbie Stamper, qualified for the...
Eighteen Colfax Rotary club members May 18 applied 26 gallons of blue paint to the sides and bottom of the Colfax swim pool. It was the first time in three years that the swim pool has received a new coat of paint. Members of the club painted stripes for the race lanes on the pool the next night....
Meet Laura and Gary Blount, Mockenema When tragedy fell in Laura Blount’s life, she chose to find a way to turn her depression around. Her answer to the death of her eldest daughter and best friend was to find something that would benefit society. “Because that’s what she did,” Laura said. Her daughter was killed in an accident involving a drunk driver four days before her 30th birthday. For one year Laura sought sanctuary at her husband Gary’s family ranch in southern California. It was there Gary suggested she put recipes from her family in...
Rosalia Budding Rose Art Gallery, a non-profit gallery for kids of all ages, will present the 12th annual Battle Days Rosalia School Student Art Show Saturday, June 4, from 10 a.m. to 4 pm and Sunday, June 5 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. It will feature a special art collection of local artist gone Hollywood, Jim Hanon, filmmaker and artist in residence of EGM Films. As film director and screenwriter, he is the creative force behind “Little Town of Bethlehem (2009), The Grandfathers (2009), Miss HIV (...
Dusty Pastor Floyd Overstreet will share the highlights of his Honor Flight with other veterans to view the WWII memorial in Washington, D.C. May 29, at 11 a.m. at the Country Bible Church. Photos will also be displayed, and a question and answer period will follow. All are welcome. Art and Colene Sager attended the Tri-state (Washington, Idaho and Oregon) Flying Farmers Convention in Omak May 13-15. Thirty plus members attended the event. Lauren Moore, daughter of Steve and Carol Moore, is a member of the Colfax High School softball team that...
Olson grandson will graduate at Annapolis Olaf Douglas Olson, grandson of Ray Olson and the late Jerrie Olson of Colfax, will receive his commission May 27 from the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis. A 2007 graduate of Bainbridge High School, he is the son of Douglas and Melanie Olson of Bainbridge Island. A two-time state diving champion in the state AA, Olson competed on the diving team at the academy. He has been selected to join the Navy’s Special Warfare Community and will report to Coronado at San Diego in October. Earns doctorate L...
8 years ago - May 21, 1886 A traction engine steamed through Palouse City on Saturday, followed by a large crowd of curious spectators. One small boy called out to his mother that the railroad had come. Work commenced this week on the second story of the “Delta” saloon building, which will be used as a club room and billiard hall. It will probably be ready for occupancy during court week. Chinese section workers are out on a strike this week, the contractors failing to liquidate for services rendered. Thayer’s shingle mill, removed from...
Knowing God’s voice How much noise surrounds us every day? How many voices are making demands on our time, our money, our emotions? How often does the noise blend together until we aren’t even sure who is asking for what anymore? Bosses, children, parents, spouses, friends, telemarketers, charities, salesmen, etc.? All of them pounding us through personal contact, advertising, and mass media. One of the major causes of stress in modern society is sensory overload. We have had to learn to tune out many of the voices making demands on us and our...
Many Popular Brand Name Drugs Will Soon Go Generic Dear Savvy Senior, I’ve heard that the drug Lipitor and a few other popular brand name medications will soon be available in cheaper generic form. What can you tell me? Frugal Senior Dear Frugal, It’s true. Generics for Lipitor and a slew of other brand name drugs will soon be coming down the pipeline, and the savings to consumers will be significant. Here’s what you should know. Expiring Drug Patents Over the next two years, the patents of many top-selling brand name drugs will be expir...
Book sale at Garfield The Garfield Library will hold a book sale during Garfield May Day May 21 at 9:30 a.m. To donate books for the event, visit the Library. Proceeds will benefit the summer reading program. Garfield school’s penny drive netted a grand total of $130.91. The K-1 class collected $61.10 and will receive an ice cream party for their first prize efforts. Pullman library finalists The Neill Public Library search committee reports Alexa Eccles of Olympia, Rebecca Francik of Pasco and Sarah English of Omaha, Neb., have been s...
Locations for a state and federal emergency food distribution for May 25 will be Palouse Federated Church, 1 to 3 p.m., and Rosalia Methodist Church, 9 to 11 a.m, and the St. John Methodist Church, 10 a.m. to noon. For Thursday, May 26, distribution will be Malden/Pine City, Town Hall, 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., Garfield Legion / Grange Hall, 2 to 6 p.m.; LaCrosse, 111 N. Main, 8 a.m. to noon; Tekoa City Hall, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Oakesdale Baptist Church, 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.; Endicott City Hall, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Distribution for May 27, will be...
