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IT HAS BEEN 22-1/2 years since Cassie Holden, 12, on the second day after arriving in Bremerton from Pocatello, Idaho, to spend the summer with her mother, went for a walk near her home and never came back. Her body was found two days later near the Rolling Hills Golf Course. She had been raped and beaten to death with a rock. Witnesses reported seeing a black man in the area and Jonathan Lee Gentry, 30, already in jail for the knife point rape of another young woman in Kitsap County, was quickly suspect. When hair and blood were found on his... Full story
#!*! No gravel in the crosswalks. YYYY Friendly and heroic tow truck drivers. Send your Pet Peeves and Okeydokes to the Gazette P.O. Box 770 Colfax, Wa 99111...
The shooting of Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords and others in Tucson, Arizona, last weekend has ignited a national search for the reasons behind the tragedy. The investigation already involves more than just the incident itself. The shooting, of course, may simply be the result of an angry, deranged person acting out his own demons. Immediately, however, the vicious and hysterical nature of our national political rhetoric was blamed for agitating the shooter and driving him to such a horrible act. Also, the availability of guns in this nation... Full story
It was beloved American comedian, actor, producer and author Bill Cosby who offered the following advice to new parents: “Always end the name of your child with a vowel, so that when you yell, the name will carry.” Those who study such things say that it takes one second to vacuum 1 square foot of floor. You probably don’t realize it — and you certainly don’t notice it — but experts claim that the Atlantic Ocean is getting about 1 centimeter bigger every year, and the Pacific Ocean is shrinking by the same amount. It’s due to continental d...
1. LITERATURE: What was O. Henry’s real name? 2. RELIGION: What was the Holy Grail? 3. MOVIES: How many best-actor Oscar nominations did Spencer Tracy receive in his career? 4. GOVERNMENT: What are the two houses of the British Parliament called? 5. ANATOMY: What part of the human body does the disorder lumbago usually strike? 6. GEOGRAPHY: What U.S. state lies west of Texas? 7. U.S. PRESIDENTS: During which president’s administration did Henry Kissinger become secretary of state? 8. MUSIC: For which war was the song “Over There” written... Full story
These reports are from the previous four issues of the Daily Bulletin in Colfax. They are reprinted here for the benefit of Gazette readers who reside outside of Colfax. Some accounts have been updated. Colfax women face drug charges Two Colfax women have been summoned to court Jan. 21 for appearance on drug charges which allege possible drug sales at a house in the W. 900 block of Fairview in Colfax. Tiffani Zorb, 32, has been charged with delivery of methamphetamine, and possession of methamphetamine and marijuana, both with the intent to del...
Numerologists were excited by an odd moment in time Tuesday afternoon, when clocks hit 1:11 p.m. on Jan. 11, 2011. The Bank of Whitman in downtown Colfax reflected the moment in a pair of flashes on its readerboard, with the 1:11 time followed by the 1/11/11 date. Impressive as the collection of “ones” was, it will be topped this year on Veterans’ Day, when clocks strike 11:11 on 11/11/11....
Colfax football coach Mike Morgan has been named head coach for the East Side team for the all-state football game in Yakima June 25. Morgan’s opponent for the west side team will be Sid Otton, long-time coach at Tumwater who headed the Bulldogs here early in his career. The state game will include players from the 2A, 1A and 2B divisions. The selection process was done through the Washington State Football Coaches Association. Players are selected from nominations submitted by the leagues around the state. Both all-state coaches in the a...
Three Colfax wrestlers placed at the Warden invitational Saturday. Cody Evans placed fourth in the 125 class, Kevin Nellis placed fifth in the 160 class and Justin King place sixth in the 171 class. Coach Dennis Gransbery said the next stop for the Colfax grapplers will be the Orofino tournament this weekend. At Warden Saturday, Evans placed fourth in the 125 class after scoring two pins but losing twice to Tonasket’s Enrique Ortega. He was pinned by Ortega in the third round of their first match. In the third-fourth consolation finals, O...
Haley Moser puts one up in the paint for the Wildcat girls in their big win Friday at Rosalia. Colton girls remain undefeated in league play. Colton girls stormed past Rosalia and St. John/Endicott in road games over the weekend to roost in an exclusive top slot in the SE league race. Now 6-0 in the league race, the Wildcats will host Garfield/Palouse Friday night to complete the first round St. John/Endicott hosted the Wildcat hoop machine Saturday after defeating LaCrosse 48-17 Friday to move their record to 9-0. Rosalia also finished with a...
Nicole Sheer (20) and Shaina Simonson of the Bulldogs battle for board position between Marci Stutes and Taylor Smith (25) of the Chargers in the Friday game at Colfax. Colfax girls, now number-two in the Bi-County league, will head for Ritzville Friday night to play the Broncos as teams approach the halfway mark. The Bulldog girls are now 4-1 in the league after two power wins last weekend, a 61-16 crush job over Mary Walker of Springdale on the home court Friday and a 41-21 win in a short road trip to Liberty Saturday. Reardan’s girls, who f...
JJ Robinson, Andy Scholz and Alex Teade all stretch for a rebound Friday night in the Bulldogs-Chargers battle at Colfax. Colfax boys pegged two solid wins over the weekend to extend their league string to five games. The Bulldogs aim to add wins Friday night at Ritzville and Saturday night at home against St. George’s. Wins in the two weekend games would set up a potential battle of the league undefeateds when Northwest Christian arrives here Tuesday to wrap up the first round of Bi-County league play. Northwest Christian remains undefeated i...
Five seniors on the Rosalia basketball team, who have been teammates and classmates since beginning school, will receive the Eagle award, the highest rank in scouting at a special court of honor Sunday, Jan. 23, at 3 p.m. in the Rosalia United Methodist Church. The five scouts will also be recognized in the Rosalia gym Jan. 22 at 6:30 before the Tekoa/Oakesdale game. They are part of the Rosalia team which rolled up an undefeated record in SE league play. In addition to completing require badges in scouting’s trail to Eagle, recipients of the a... Full story
Ralph V. Walker The funeral for Ralph Verdell Walker, 100, long time farmer in Winona, was Tuesday, Jan. 11, at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Bruning Funeral Home. The Rev. Dennis Hinds officiated and vault interment followed at the Colfax Cemetery. Mr. Walker died Jan. 5, 2011 at his home at Community Pride Senior Living in St. John. Born Aug. 28, 1910, at Cortez, Colo., to Orsen Wr. and Maude Baker Walker, he moved with his family to Espanola, Wash., where his father ran a dairy. They then moved to the Winona area where they had a small wheat... Full story
Aston, Lucas Andres, born Dec. 31, 2010, at eight pounds, five ounces, to Kimberly and Eric Aston of Moscow. Luebbert, Evelyn Colleen, born Dec. 30, 2010, at nine pounds, 15 ounces to Greg and April Luebbert of Pullman. Paternal grandparents are Jean and Dave Luebbert, Sequim. Maternal grandparents are Tarrise McCart and Douglas Hickson, Marshfield, Mo. The baby joins one brother, Joseph, 2. Ratliff, Hannah Michelle, born Dec. 29, 2010, at eight pounds, seven ounces, to Adam and Amy Ratliff of Pullman. Paternal grandparents are Ken and Eva... Full story
Anesthesia Week During the week of Jan. 23, Whitman Hospital, along with a national observance, will celebrate Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) Week. This year’s theme is “Caring for America” which clearly identifies the benefits provided by CRNA’s in patient care. At Whitman we have two full time CRNA’s, Bob McGinity and Paul Sullivan along with a roster of relief anesthesia caregivers. We offer our sincere appreciation to the team for their good work and for the compassion and high quality professional care they provide o... Full story
8 years ago, January 15, 1886 Make a note of it, that plowing was done in Whitman County this winter up to the 29th of December. Last Saturday afternoon as the west bound train on the Palouse branch was passing Washtucna Lake, a coyote started to run across the ice. Mr. Mauritz, a stock grower, saw the animal and fired at it. The ball glanced and bounded on the ice across the lake and struck a Chinaman, half a mile away, in the left shoulder, inflicting an ugly though not dangerous wound. The Chinaman was a section hand and was at once taken...
Dear Savvy Senior, Can you explain the different types of senior housing options, and recommend some good resources for locating and choosing one? My 84-year-old mother took a nasty fall last month in her home and thinks it may be time to check out some senior facilities. Need Some Help Dear Need, There’s a wide array of housing options available to seniors today, but what’s available to your mom will depend on her location, needs and finances. Here are some tips to help you get started. Get Assessed To help you find the right type of sen...
LaCrosse Layne and Glenn Martin traveled to Frisco, Texas, to watch their son, Matt Martin play for the Eastern Eagles in the exciting championship game. Matt graduated from LaCrosse High School in 2006 and has been a member of the Eagles team since his freshman year. Most LaCrosse residents were glued to the TV or computer cheering Matt and his team on from afar. Lois Olmstead reports her brother, Bud Malby, has published his first book, “Windknocker.” It’s a story of friendship in a small town that will delight the reader and move them to te...
Locations for a state and federal emergency food distribution for Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2011, will be at Palouse Federated Church, 1 to 3 p.m., and Rosalia Methodist Church, 9 to 11 a.m. For Thursday, Jan. 27, 2011, distribution will be Malden/Pine City, Town Hall, 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., Garfield Legion / Grange Hall, 2 to 6 p.m.; St. John Methodist Church, 9 to 10 a.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...
Albion Librarian Deborah Thompson invites the community to two great programs on Thursday, Jan. 27. The Friends of the Library will provide refreshments and supplies for both events. A Wii Dance 2 party for all ages will be at 4 p.m. The first Wii program was so much fun that everyone asked for another. Come in from the cold and show us all of your fun dance moves. Adults and teens are invited to explore watercolor with local artist and library friend Kat Downes at 6 p.m. Attendance is limited for this exploratory program. Email...
Oakesdale Oakesdale school will present their winter concert tonight, Thursday, Jan. 13, at 6:30 p.m. in the Oakesdale gym. Bridge Club was hosted by Nina Gregory at The Feeding Station in Tekoa last Thursday. Winning high prize was Wanda Brown, Second high Darlene Rickett, Traveling Theresa Lohman, Bingo Patty Johnson and Guest High Claudia Louk. Rosemary Henrickson will host the next session Jan. 20 at her home....
Week of Jan. 17-21, 2011 At Garfield/Palouse School: Monday: No school. Martin Luther King Day. Tuesday: Chicken tenders, potatoes, veggie, fruit. Wednesday: French dip sandwich, potatoes, vegetables, fruit. Thursday: Chicken bunwich, lettuce, cheese, veggies, fruit. Friday: Terri dippers, fried rice, green beans, rolls. At Tekoa School: Monday - Martin Luther King Day. No School. Tuesday Pizza, Corn, Tossed Salad, Goodie, Preschool Return. Wednesday: Chickenwich, French Fries, Veggie Choice. Thursday: Early Release, Tacos, Tator Tots, Pears,...
Dusty Mark and Kathy Vogler spent Christmas in Germany with their daughter, Anna, and son-in-law, Chad Assareh, who are currently residing in Ulm. They were joined by son Henry Vogler and Cari Thompson. The group traveled through the Ulm-Munich area, touring castles, cathedrals and eating all manner of wonderful food. Following Christmas, the group took the high-speed train to Paris where they enjoyed the Louvre, the Eiffel Tower, numerous museums, cathedrals, monuments and all manner of wonderful foods. They saw the new year in with Parisian... Full story
–Kim Price photo Lindy Paulson, daughter of Keith and Loretta Paulson, Colfax, and Zachary Rebro, son of Kelly Stillwell, Sedro Woolley and Mark and Suzanne Rebro, Kent, exchanged vows Jan. 9, 2010, at the Colfax First Baptist Church. The Rev. Pastor Steve Bretveld officiated. The church was decorated with lighted trees and evergreen greenery with silver and abergine burgundy and wisteria accents. An afternoon candlelight reception followed in the Colfax Baptist Family Center with music provided by Jeff Records and vocals by sisters Alexis O...
