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Tayma Vanek was named winner of the Distinguished Young Woman contest at Colfax High School Saturday night. She was among seven CHS junior girls in the competition which had a “Back to the Future” theme. Elizabeth Harwood was named first alternate, and Madi Cox was named second alternate. The daughter of Todd and Amy Vanek, Tayma received a $1,000 scholarship. She placed second in the talent and scholarship parts of the competition. Vanek will represent Colfax in the state DYW competition thi... Full story
NOTICE OF COURTHOUSE CLOSURE The Whitman County Courthouse will be closing at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 29, 2018 for training purposes. Regular Courthouse business hours will resume at 9:00 a.m. on March 30, 2018. Dated this 19th day of March 2018. Maribeth Becker, CMC, Clerk of the Board 12/1 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Whitman County Commissioners will conduct a public hearing will be held by the Whitman County Board of Commissioners in their Chambers, Whitman County Courthouse, Colfax, Washington on Monday, April 2, 2018 at 10:30 a.m.... Full story
1. ASTRONOMY: How large is Jupiter’s giant “red spot”? 2. U.S. STATES: Which is the only U.S. state that begins with the letter “p”? 3. HISTORY: Who was the last man to walk on the moon? 4. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: The average person speaks how many words in a day? 5. MOVIES: In the movie “The Wizard of Oz,” what did the Tin Man want from the wizard? 6. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What is a guanaco? 7. BIBLE: In the Old Testament, who was Abraham’s first wife? 8. GEOGRAPHY: What two states border Lake Tahoe? 9. WEATHER: What was the fastest wind speed ever reco...
* It was famed Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius who made the following sage observation: “Everything we hear is an opinion, not a fact. Everything we see is a perspective, not the truth.” * The United States isn’t the only country that has an accolade to recognize excellence in the film industry. Here the awards are known as the Oscars, but other nations have their own names: In Canada they’re known as Genies, in France they’re Cesars, in Russia they’re called Nikas, in Mexico they’re Golden Ariels, in Spain they’re known as Goyas, and in t... Full story
AT COLFAX SCHOOL: Monday: Bulldog burger or chicken patty, fries, cheese fruit. Tuesday: Teriyaki chicken with rice or chicken patty, green beans, fruit, sunshine bar. Wednesday: Corn dog or hamburger, fruit, nachos, green salad. Thursday: Sloppy Joe or chicken patty, fruit, Caesar salad, carrots. Friday: Grilled cheese sandwich or hamburger, tomato soup, fruit, cookie. AT ENDICOTT SCHOOL: Monday: Chicken parmesan, noodles, corn, apple slices. Tuesday: Poor boy sandwich, baked beans, carrot sticks, Mandarin oranges. Wednesday: 2:15...
Registration is underway for Community College of Spokane classes at the Colfax Library provided through the ACT2 program. Enrichment classes set for this spring include "World War I Comes to the Palouse" by Richard Sola and "Intro to Ukulele Plus" with Scott Hallett of Colfax. Early registration is encouraged, classes can be cancelled if turnout is low. "WWI Comes to the Palouse" will run each Tuesday, April 3 – 23, from 9:30 a.m. until noon. This class discusses the role the Palouse played in the war as well as events before the U.S. e...
Residents are invited to learn about the history of the clock in front of the Gifted Granny's Thrift Shop Thursday, March 22, at 6 p.m. at the Rosalia Branch of Whitman County Library. Rosalia resident Betty Morris has compiled a report after spending months researching. For more information call Marcy Campbell at the Rosalia Library, 509-523-3109....
Catherine H. Clark, 98, a long time Pullman resident, died Tuesday, March 20, 2018, at the Belle Vista Adult Family Home in Pullman. Kimball Funeral Home of Pullman has been entrusted with the arrangements. Benny Joe Glorfield, 90, longtime wheat farmer and cattle rancher, passed on March 7, 2018, at his home in St. John, Washington. Ben was born September 19, 1927, at the family home northwest of Ewan, Washington. He was the fourth of six children, (Doris, Alva May, Jack, Ben, Lila and Patsy) b... Full story
8 years ago The Commoner March 10, 1893 One day last week, Ben F. Manchester, a prominent member of the Protective Stock association living on Rebel Flat, turned eight of his horses into a pasture field and on the following day every animal of the eight was lying dead in the field. The animals were all good work horses. The cause of the wholesale destruction is a mystery to Mr. Manchester, who is unable to assign a reason to the death of the horses. The matter will be carefully investigated. *** Laura E. Gibbons tells a tale of marital misery...
Marie Dymkoski, executive director of the Pullman Chamber of Commerce, was elected to serve as chair of the Washington Chamber of Commerce Executives Board for 2018. Dymkoski has been a member of the WCCE board since 2010. She will succeed Debbie Doran-Martinez, director of the Moses Lake Chamber of Commerce. WCCE is an association of chamber of commerce executives and staff professionals with membership from more than 100 chambers in the state. The association was founded in 1955 to support... Full story
Diane Appel (left) teaches Jerri Smith to knit Tuesday, March 6, during a Color Me Crafty class at the Colfax Library. The class is offered every first, third and fifth Tuesday.... Full story
JoAn Hubbard will soon be leaving her native Colfax home, relocating nearer to her children on the west side of Washington state. Any time that you make a move, it can be difficult. Now imagine that you are 84 years old and only ever lived in one town. Not only that, but the town is where your parents and grandparents were raised. Colfax has been home for JoAn Hubbard and her family since 1896. Now JoAn has a hard time getting the words out, without getting choked up, that she is leaving the...
Endicott Endicott Parent Organization hosted a Spring Fling Dance at the Endicott School. Attire followed the theme of St. Patrick's Day. Dad's Night In Pinochle Club met at the home of Marcia Honn of Benge. Jenny Meyer, Anne Lowe, Sharon Huff, Judy Cook and Sue Bafus of Endicott; Shirley Morasch and Casey Shiprek of Winona; Bertie Honn, Leslie Lamb and Irma Kent of Benge, and Kathy Storment of Pullman attended. Endicott Gun Club held its last of 10 competitive weekly shoots Sunday, March 18. The group also had a meeting and potluck lunch. The...
Lacrosse An oil painting by LaCrosse sophomore Matea Enzweiler received honorable mention in the Educational Service District 101 art competition in Spokane. Her painting, entitled Embers, depicts a Native American woman and child in front of a fire. She will be among artists honored Monday at the ESD office. The ESD art entries are on display at the district office at 4202 S. Regal in Spokane. Matea resides with her grandparents, David and Margaret Enzweiler, in LaCrosse. A baseball double header will be at LaCrosse next Friday, March 30....
Dusty (Photo can be seen on the weekly pages) Kristin Repp’s photograph of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge titled “Over the Bay” is displayed in the Sonoma Valley Museum of Art in Sonoma, Calif. Sonoma Museum, in collaboration with Jack London State Historic Park, recently sponsored the “Jackseye-4-Adventure” photo contest. Kristin Repp’s photograph of the San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge was chosen as a winner and her entry, “Over the Bay” is displayed in the Sonoma Valley Museum of Art in Sonoma, Calif. Kimberly Gustafson returne...
Gary Darnold takes care of the final paperwork as he makes his exit from the Grand Coulee Dam School District. Gary Darnold, a member of the 1971 class at Colfax High School, will retire this year after a 42-year career with the Grand Coulee Dam School District. He has been a math teacher at Lake Roosevelt High School at Coulee Dam. The son of the late Irwin and Zennie Darnold of Colfax, Darnold earned a bachelor's degree from Washington State University and a master's from Eastern Washington...
Randy Lindbo models Gonzaga gear from Sport Town during last week’s Picnic in Style in Colfax. The sold-out event raised $4,900 for Whitman County Library’s technology programs for children and featured fashions from Tick Klock Drug and Sport Town being modeled by local residents. This long-sleeve T-shirt was worn by Zags players on the bench during Saturday’s victory over the Ohio State Buckeyes. Masters of the ceremony, Joel Warwick of Sport Town and Robyn Johnson of Tick Klock, are seen...
Rosalia Elementary second and third graders through a curriculum provided by the Washington State Department of Financial Institutions, are learning about saving, spending, donating and investing money. As part of the curriculum, the classes visited Rosalia's Inland Northwest Bank. Cindy Paulson gave a tour of the bank and answered students' questions.... Full story
Thursday, March 22 Farmington – 2:30 p.m. – Book Club – Meet new people, share your thoughts and enjoy yummy snacks. Rosalia – 6 to 7 p.m. – Local History Talk – Betty Morris shares history behind Rosalia’s clock. RSVP 523-3109. Colfax Hyde Out – 6:30 p.m. – Trivia Night – Bring your team, test your knowledge and WIN fantastic prizes. Endicott – 7 p.m. – Ladies Night: Whitman County Heritage – Tips to navigate our collection of historic photos. Friday, March 23 Endicott, Malden, St. John and Uniontown – Storytime – Kids and families are inv...
Child find screening for children 0-5 years of age will be April 17 at the LaCrosse Schools. The screening includes tests of motor skills, cognitive skills, vision, hearing, speech and language. All of the tests are provided at no cost. The goal is to provide information to parents about their child’s development. It will also help the school district prepare for future educational needs. Families living in a temporary situation, may contact the district where they are staying to attend a screening. Call LaCrosse School at 509-549-3591 to s... Full story
REAL ESTATE Spokane River Road, LLC, Newport, to Tony and Joanna Opheim, Moscow, house on W. Spokane Street, Garfield, $350,000, March 9. Kinzie and Tyson Brown, Bothell, to David Patterson, Pullman, house on SW Latour Peak Street, Pullman, $260,750, March 9. Kim and Sarah Chilson, Kennewick, to Tami Grady, Moscow, house on SW Crithfield, Pullman, $229,600, March 9. Raymond and Shelley Bailey, Eagle River, Alaska, to Paul Urias, Rugby, N.D., house on Henkle Street, Tekoa, $69,000, March 9. Barry Moore, Pullman, to Albert Aahl, 52x12 mobile... Full story
I was concerned when the senate seat in rural King County went to a democrat, giving them a one vote majority in the Senate as well as control of the house and governor’s office. The liberals are now unencumbered in their self-appointed mission to see how much money they can squeeze out of the state’s taxpayers. Washington budgets on a two year cycle every odd numbered year. The 2017 budget was not only the largest in history, it had the largest increase over the past budget. We exceeded 20 billion in proposed spending for the first time. Our... Full story
In the 1950s, America’s “Big Three” automakers (General Motors, Ford and Chrysler) were the pacesetters for our industrial dominance. They had the skilled workers, financing, mass production technology, sales networks, supply chains and customer base. In short, they had it all. President’s Dwight Eisenhower and John F. Kennedy even tapped their CEO’s to be Secretary of Defense. "As General Motors goes, so goes the nation" was the commonly heard theme across our land. However, in the last 25 years, our country’s manufacturing power has been in... Full story
What age for drugs? What?! Raise the legal age for pot, alcohol and tobacco to age 26? Who suggested that? Nobody. But let's consider it. "Our brains are still developing up to age 26... The receptors making connections in our brains stop making those connections under the influence of marijuana and other drugs," said Diane Harp, who was repeating some things that were said at a drug abuse prevention conference. (Gazette 2-27-14). Never doubt that marijuana will become as freely available and as lavishly advertised as alcohol and tobacco are to...