Bulletin column - Nov. 5, 2009

T-Food totals 911 pounds

A weigh out Tuesday morning of food donated at the county treasurer’s office during October tax payment season totaled 911 pounds. The office also received $503 in cash donations from taxpayers.

Next big food bank collection in Colfax will be the Nov. 14 Boy Scout food drive.

Court questions fear factor

Brian J. Berntgen, Oakesdale resident, jailed on breaking a court protection order, was allowed pre-trial release from jail without bail Friday.

Berntgen was jailed on allegations he violated a court protection order when he was reported to be looking in the window of an ex-girlfriend at Oakesdale, Oct. 12.

The court found the person listed for protection in the court order had made over 40 telephone calls to Berntgen and that raised a “serious question” about allegations that she feared the defendant. The court also found Berntgen had a job prospect and would lose insurance if he remained in jail pending resolution of the case.

Vets assembly Friday

A Veteran’s Day assembly sponsored by the Colfax High School Associated Student Body will be Friday, Nov. 6, beginning at 9:45 a.m. at the high school. Charles Klaudt, American Legion member who served with the Army in Germany, will be the guest speaker. All area veterans and their families are encouraged to attend.

Cycle rider hits deer

Roger K. Zaring, 54, LaCrosse, sustained leg injuries Oct. 28 when he collided with a deer while riding a motorcycle on the Walla Walla Highway about seven miles south of Dusty.

According to the WSP report, Zaring was riding a 2008 Triumph Sprint northbound at 6:50 p.m. when a deer jumped in front of the cycle, and Zaring was unable to avoid striking it.