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The confrontation between Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker and state employees has focused the nation’s attention on government unions. With the Badger State facing a $137 million budget deficit and a projected $3.6 billion shortfall over the next two years, Walker wants public employees to contribute more to their health-care and pension costs. He also wants to curb the power of public-sector unions, a move that has ignited massive protests across the nation, even in states like Washington where no such effort is being considered. Union leaders s... Full story
IT’S BAD ENOUGH that a new survey says the average price of regular gasoline in the United States has jumped 33 cents per gallon in the last two weeks. You’d think that alone would make people who sell it appreciate their customers who might otherwise be contemplating trying out an electric car. I’m sure some do. But let me give you two recent examples where that was not the case. I won’t name the stations. The ones I am speaking of may be singular in their attitudes and I don’t want to knock all of their brand. Many stations have gone to requi...
#!*! The person who gets to write off a quarter million dollars. Can you do my check book? #!*! The new election space. The money could have been better spent and now they are complaining about not having a kitchen. Come on. #!*! The parks are a waste station for most of the dogs in town. Send your Pet Peeves and Okeydokes to the Gazette P.O. Box 770 Colfax, Wa 99111 Pet Peeves and Okeydokes should be short. One sentence is often enough. They also cannot be personal. Please sign longer submissions so they can be run as letters to the...
There is something perverse about it. The biggest lobby group in Washington state is government itself. Nearly every segment of state government and state funded operations has a lobbying effort to argue and advocate for their own specific programs and needs. And, who do these government paid lobbyists lobby? They lobby themselves—the state of Washington. According to recent estimates, millions in tax generated money is spent by government to lobby for more tax generated money. In fact, last year, state-paid lobbyists spent the most money of a...
1. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What is the first level of Girl Scouts? 2. TELEVISION: Who was best known in the role of Alice Kramden in “The Honeymooners”? 3. CHEMISTRY: What is the Latin name for iron? 4. ANATOMY: Where is the pituitary gland located? 5. COMICS: What is the dog’s name in the comic “Dennis the Menace”? 6. AD SLOGANS: What product was advertised by the slogan “A little dab’ll do ya!”? 7. GEOGRAPHY: What is the Canadian province known by the abbreviation NB? 8. FAMOUS QUOTATIONS: Who said, “Act as if what you do makes a difference. It... Full story
It was Kurt Vonnegut, one of the most influential writers of the 20th century, who made the following sage observation: “There is no reason why good cannot triumph over evil. The triumph of anything is a matter of organization. If there are such things as angels, I hope they are organized along the lines of the Mafia.” That cork you pulled out of your wine bottle was made from the bark of a tree. The cork oak has to grow for 25 years before any cork is harvested, and then it’s stripped only every 10 years thereafter. If you can predict the f...
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. LOGGING SPILL BLOCKS 195 Troopers were called to the scene of a logging truck accident at about 4:35 a.m. Tuesday morning at the south Rosalia bypass on Highway 195. The second of two logging trailers tipped over and slid across the highway and came to a halt on its side just south of the southbound off-ramp at the bypass, according to Trooper...
8 years ago, March 19, 1886 In declining to give space to an anonymous communication we take this occasion to state that the columns of the Gazette can not be used by correspondents for the purpose of personal abuse. Within the past ten days over 200 head of good horses have been driven from this section to points on the N.P. for shipment east, most of them destined for the Dakota market. A man in Palouse City owned a dog and amicable relations existed until the faithful canine, annoyed his superstitious owner by setting up an unearthly...
All-league players selected for the Bi-County boys team received their certificates during a half-time ceremony at District 7 finals night at Mt. Spokane. In front, from the left, are Uconn Peone and Rodney Abramson of Springdale, Joey Gunning of Davenport, Ross Collins of Liberty and Jake Eichner of Lind/Ritzville/Sprague. In back, from the left, are all-league coach Ryan Peplinski of St. George's, Karl Muelheims of St. George's; Cole Ramey, Kwinn Hanson, and Reuben Clark of Northwest Christian; Jake Hight of Reardan; JJ Robinson, Brandon... Full story
Members of the Bi-County's all league girls team received their certificates at the final night of district competition at Mt. Spokane High. In front from the left are Nikka Yankus and Samantha Charlton of Kettle Falls, Taylor Smith of Springdale, Miranda Mielke of Davenport and Heather Whitmore of Lind/Ritzville/Sprague. Players in back, from the left, are Chantel Heath, Kelsey Moos and Liz Flowers of Reardan; Bryanna Bailey and Danne Dami of Northwest Christian; Shaina Simonson, Misty Skelton and Amelie Bruya of Colfax. Flowers was named... Full story
Fifteen teams traveled to Garfield Saturday to compete in a trapshoot hosted by the Garfield-Palouse FFA chapter. Garfield-Palouse, Ritzville, Freeman, Pullman, Odessa, Waitsburg, St. John, Kahlotus, and Pomeroy all brought teams. The members of these teams shot 25 clay pigeons from the 16-yard line and another 25 from the 20-yard line for a possible perfect score of 50 points. St. John won, Freeman-one placed second and Freeman-two placed third. Member of the SJE teams were Jason Heitstuman, Tranis Nieman, Colton Bafus, Davan Bafus and... Full story
Close to 70 people attended Rosalia’s annual Cub Scout Pinewood Derby race March 12 at the Methodist Church. Nineteen scouts had cars entered with Gabe Naught placing first and Gavin Merritt, second place. Gabriel Lazcano’s car was voted Best in Show. Naught and Merritt will represent Pack 587 at the district race in Moscow April 9.... Full story
Christian author Oswald Chambers wrote a book on prayer entitled, If You Will Ask. The first chapter asks the question, What’s the good of prayer? He quotes First Timothy 2:1-8 that tells Christians to pray for all men especially kings and those in authority so that believers may lead a quiet and peaceable life in godliness and honesty. The apostle Paul exhorts us to “pray everywhere, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting.” The following information is taken from chapter one of this book. “Only when a man flounders beyond any gri... Full story
St. John and Endicott schools will conduct the annual childfind screening for children 0-5 years of age. The screenings will be March 28 in Endicott and March 31 in St. John. The free screening includes tests of motor area, cognitive area, vision, hearing and speech and language to provide parents an update on their youngster’s development and help the school district prepare for future educational needs....
Kaitlynn Molly McCormack was named to the University of Montana dean’s list, for the 2010 autumn semester with a 4.0 grade average. She attended Washington State University for two years and now attends the pharmacy School at the University of Montana. A 2008 graduate of Oakesdale High School, she is the daughter of Mary McCormack and the late Mack McCormack, Oakesdale....
Book sale launches on St. Patrick’s day Friends of Whitman County Library will sponsor a St. Patrick’s Day book sale beginning today, Thursday, March 17, at 10 a.m. in the Colfax Library. All proceeds benefit library programs and services in all 14 library branches. Last year, Friends of Whitman County Library contributed nearly $15,000 in support of storytime, summer reading, special guest performers and more. Sale coordinator Becky Lawhead said extra tables will be used to accommodate hundreds of new items being sold. This special sale wil...
We welcome Jesse Johnson as our new Lifeguard in the Aquatics program. An Oakesdale High School student, Jesse came to us with prior lifeguarding experience at Oakesdale Parks & Recreation. Benjamin Winters is new in the Laboratory. Ben is working weekends in the Lab until he completes his medical technology internship at Providence Sacred Heart. Upon completion of that course, he will become a full time MT for Whitman. Mr. Winters received his Bachelors Degree in Microbiology/Med Tech from WSU where he also worked as a research assistant for...
At Garfield/Palouse School: Monday: Cheese dog zombie, vegetables. Tuesday: Chicken fried steak, gravy, mashed potatoes, salad. Wednesday: Tacos, lettuce, cheese, corn. Thursday: Hamburger gravy, potatoes or rice, vegetable, roll. Friday: Grilled cheese, tomato soup, veggie tray. COUNCIL ON AGING SENIOR PROGRAM MENUS Colfax-Plymouth Congregational Church: Wednesday — Beef stroganoff over noodles, carrots, roll, fruit cup and cookie, milk, coffee or tea. Rosalia-Methodist Church: Tuesday — Beef stroganoff over noodles, carrots, roll, fruit cup a...
Dear Savvy Senior Are there organizations or businesses that specialize in helping seniors sell their house, find a new home and help them relocate to it? My wife and I are interested in downsizing from our home of 35 years, but need some help with the entire process. What can you tell us? Slow Movers Dear Slow, The process of selling a house and moving to a new home, or downsizing to a condo or an apartment, is a huge job that can be physically and emotionally exhausting, especially for seniors. Fortunately, there are a variety of specialized...
Lamont The Lamont Community Church had its annual business reports after a potluck dinner on Sunday. After the reports were given a business meeting was conducted. During church, Thomas Nu and Jean Stromberger played a duet on the piano that was appreciated by the congregation. Reardan High School girls’ basketball team coached by Ed Shields of Lamont won the state 2B girls basketball championship on March 5 at the Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena. Carolyn Behrens was a Saturday luncheon guest at the home of Bill and Stella Melville. Clancy P...
Rosalia girls basketball team wrapped up their season with a potluck dinner March 11. Coached by Dave St. John and Tysen Blank, the girls post a 15-9 records in the SE 1B league. The team grade average was 3.63. Senior Kaileigh Wendt, received the inspirational and captains award. Samantha Barnes, the other senior on the team was credited for her hard work. The Spartan award went to Briann Maley, all league player who averaged 16 points a game and finished with 201 rebounds. Tayler Nelson received the top defender award. Kristin Paulson... Full story
Samantha Bailey traveled to Olympia to serve as a legislative page in the House of Representatives March 7-11. Bailey, 15, is a ninth-grader at St. John-Endicott High School and the daughter of JoAnne Bailey of St. John. She was sponsored by 9th District Rep. Susan Fagan. Bailey is very active in her school’s activities and plays on the varsity basketball, volleyball and track teams....
Jessica Lynn Riebold, daughter of Stan and Kay Riebold of St. John, and Cody Joe Erickson, son of Lloyd Erickson of Belmont and Rita and Bob Lenzer of Longview, are planning a June 18 wedding at the Palouse Empire Fairground. Jessica, a 2004 graduate of St. John/Endicott High School, is employed at Bank of Whitman in Spokane. Cody is a 2000 graduate of Ione High School in Oregon. He is employed by Erickson Trucking in Farmington....
Dusty Carol Kyllo spent two days in Spokane last week at the home of her daughter’s family, Tami and Wayne Haas and children. She attended a performance of Ferris High School’s parents’ annual fundraiser, Ham on Regal. This year’s performance was called “Hollywood Hogwash - A Ham on Regal Mystery”. Tami and Wayne were part of the band. Former LaCrosse resident Tod Fleming played the part of Buzz Lightyear. Joan Broeckel and other Onecho Bible Church women hosted a bridal shower in the Broeckel home Saturday for Shana Largent. Forty-five...
LaCrosse Tthe LaCrosse Cub Scouts pinewood derby was last Sunday, March 6. In first place was Ty Harder, with Jett Nelson second and Dustin Broeckel third. This was the first race on the pack’s new track. A potluck dinner was shared by the participants and their families. Annalynne Dickson and her mother, Jennifer Dickson of Bellingham, recently were in town to visit Jen’s parents, Tim and Debbie Stamper.... Full story
