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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. JUDGE TO DECIDE JUNK VEHICLE NOTICES Colfax Police Chief Bill Hickman reported disputes on the city’s junk vehicle notices will go before City Judge Scott Bergstedt in municipal court. Two recipients of the letter have indicated they will protest the notices which inform residents that vehicles on their property have been classified as junk a... Full story
More than 230 flags will be posted at the Colfax Cemetery as part of the Memorial Day observance which is a combined effort of the Colfax FFA chapter and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Members of the FFA will conduct a brief observance at the cemetery on Memorial Day, May 28, beginning at 10 a.m. The memorial flags have been donated by families of deceased veterans who receive military honors as part of their final rites. Names of veterans are placed on the flag mounts at the cemetery.... Full story
1. Who were the musical artists on the very last episode of “The Ed Sullivan Show”? When was that? 2. Name the group whose debut album was titled “Surfin’ Safari.” 3. Which group released “So Into You” and “Imaginary Lover”? 4. Which 1960s group was offered a cool half million dollars to do a movie? Did they take the cash? 5. Name the singer-songwriter who had a hit with “Will It Go Round in Circles.” 6. Name the singer who had a hit with “I Feel for You.” Answers 1. Gladys Knight and the Pips, in 1971. The show had run for 23 years and was...
• Many people have sent in the tip to use two bowls, one larger than the other, to serve cold salads at picnics. You add a few cups of crushed ice to the larger bowl, then nestle the smaller bowl into it, making it “chilled.” In any case, remember: Don’t leave food out longer than two hours. • If you’re planning food platters for your barbecue, consider making several smaller platters instead of one large dish. The large ones are harder to store when you prep beforehand, but a better reason is that the items will not go stale/too warm/too co...
Fred Smith has decided to step down as president of Friends of Lone Pine Cemetery, a position he has held since the organization was formed in 2007. He announced the decision at the spring meeting at the C&D Bar & Grill in Tekoa May 11. Lone Pine is located between Oakesdale and Tekoa. Smith nominated Terry Smiley of Sedro Wooley for his replacement as president. He was accepted and was approved by the board. Smith’s wife Patti agreed to be co-president. Smith, of Vancouver, Wash., provided lead...
More than a dozen volunteers gathered to distribute 7,806 pounds of food to those in need Tuesday morning at Peace Lutheran Church in Colfax. Sponsored by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Second Harvest, the food truck supplied vegetables, fruits, bread and 184 three-pound roasts donated by the state beef commission to an estimated 140 families. Above, Jim Repp, left, and Ruth Bafus sort apples. Below, the line began to form at 8:30 a.m. for the 10 a.m. distribution....
NOTICE OF MEETING WHITMAN COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION Notice is hereby given that the 2012 County Board of Equalization will convene at 10:45 a.m. on July 16, 2012, in the Whitman County Commissioners' Chambers, 400 N. Main Street, Colfax, Washington, and will continue in session and adjourn from time to time for a period of not less than three (3) days, and not to exceed twenty-eight (28) days. Meetings will be held on August 6, and August 20, 2012 and at other times as required, to publicly examine and equalize the assessments extended in...
Week of May 28-June 1 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. Monday: No School Tuesday: Breakfast Wednesday: Deli sandwiches, caesar salad, fruit Thursday: Mac & cheese w/smokies, green salad, fruit, whole wheat roll JES Monday: No School Tuesday: Chicken patty on a whole wheat bun, oven fries, BBQ beans, fruit Wednesday: Breakfast for lunch...
Lacrosse Plans are moving forward for 2012 Farmers Festival June 16. The Mudfest is looking for volunteer helpers during the festival. All proceeds benefit the Richard L. Roberts Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship is awarded annually to a LaCrosse senior and is based on community service. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Contact Ed or Debbie Casey or Ken Kelso if interested. The CUB yearbooks will be available beginning June 5 at a cost of $10. The High School yearbook supplement signing party will be May 29. Meals to Go offered by...
Heidi Morgan of Colfax was named in the 2012 spring president’s list at LeTourneau University in Longview, Texas. She earned all-A grades for the term at the interdenominational Christ-centered university....
The Thrift Shop at 525 NE Campus Street in Pullman’s Community Congregational church will have its spring “Half Off Everything” sale May 22-26. The shop is open Tuesdays, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. and Thursday, Friday, Saturday noon to 4:00 p.m. A portion of the proceeds benefits local charities, according to Nancy Mack, board chair....
Energy-efficiency lighting improvements to Palouse Elementary School and Garfield-Palouse High School have qualified for almost $38,000 in incentives from Avista Corp. The energy savings from the lighting project are expected to save the Palouse School District more than $10,000 per year in energy costs. Installing new energy-efficient lighting in all classrooms, offices, the two gyms and other lighted space will save the school district 168,000 kilowatt-hours per year. Supt. Bev Fox said the lighting upgrade was a project that had needed to...
Dear Savvy Senior, Are there any types of financial assistance programs that can help grandparents who are raising their grandkids? I have two grandchildren who are about to permanently move in with my husband and me, and we could use some help. Parents Again Dear Parents When it comes to raising grandkids, you definitely have plenty of company. Across the country about 5.8 million children are living with their grandparents, as the parents struggle with a variety of problems such as financial hardship, drug and alcohol addiction, prison time,...
Paul gives us five reasons why we can be content in Christ: —The Purpose of God (3) Our names are recorded in heaven —The Presence of God (8) God’s promise to be with us —The People of God (10, 14) A source of help —The Power of God (113) Strength to do what needs to be done —The Provision of God (19) He supplies all our needs according to His riches Dwight L. Moody spoke of verse 19 as being God’s blank check: The Firm - “My God” The firm can never go bankrupt. The Promise - “shall supply” The promise is absolutely certain The Amount -...
Edwards, Taylor Rose, was born May 8, 2012, at seven pounds, three ounces, to Brian and Ashley Edwards of Albion. Paternal grandparents are Carl and Deena Edwards of Petalunna, Calif. Maternal grandparent is Sarita Tomlinson of Pasco. The baby joins sister Riley, 2. Engle, Maya Sue, was born May 8, 2012, at seven pounds, four ounces, to Christopher and Anna Engle of Pullman. Paternal grandparents are Doug Engle of Pullman and Debbie Kadlec of Covington. Maternal grandparents are Dan Poiree of Seattle and Cathy Allen of Sumas. The baby joins...
The 13th annual Rosalia High School Art Show, titled “Back to the Stone Age” this year, will feature artwork created throughout the year as part of Rosalia’s 2012 Battle Days Celebration. Student art will include functional pottery, ceramic sculptures, paintings, drawings and photography. Other art exhibits include paintings and ceramic art by various local and Pacific-Northwest artists and a special new display from Herman Nebel Studio’s collection of vintage photographs of Bing Crosby at the... Full story
Rosalia had another impromptu auto show Sunday when this sports car club arrived from Spokane. Cars were parked along the fire station. Car clubs are making the Rosalia trip at the invitation of Josh Bryan at the Fairlane.... Full story
8 years ago May 27, 1887 The proprietor of an apology for a restaurant in this city until recently, appeared in the role of a sharper the other day at Palouse City, where he went with the intention of opening a restaurant and lodging house. Forming the acquaintance of one John W. Green, an industrious man whose eyesight was injured by the explosion of a blast on the line of the O.&C. railroad in Oregon. Jones represented to Green the rent was too high in Palouse City to engage in the business, but he would visit the railroad camp and secure p...
During this month, we celebrate the wonderful staff who provide care to our patients and visitors. I wanted to share a letter I received from a patient who happens to live in Orofino. He told me he would come back to Whitman Hospital and Medical Center if he ever needs surgery again. His comments reflect a consistent theme I hear from our patients: “I just wanted to let you and your staff know how much I enjoyed my stay at your hospital. Thank you seems so inadequate. I was treated with the utmost care and respect. The care I received from y...
Colors is the May Storytime theme at the Colton Library. Each week there will be a craft, stories, and a snack pertaining to a different color. Storytime is held in the library on Mondays at 10:30 a.m. for children ages 1-6. The library is closed on Memorial Day. Ten children completed the TV Free week at the Colton Library in April. Each received a free book. The penny drive in early April netted the library $70.05 for children’s programming. Theme for Summer Reading this year is Dream Big, Read! Weekly programs will have a nighttime theme. D... Full story
The annual dessert auction to raise money for fireworks for Slippery Gulch Days will be June 1 at the community center. It will begin with burgers and chips served from C&D Bar & Grill. The auction will begin at 7 p.m. and feature cookies, pies and other desserts made by residents of Tekoa. John Heaton and Jim Thompson will serve as auctioneers. The fireworks cost approximately $5,000 each year with proceeds from the dessert auction carrying to the following year....
Juni Fisher is scheduled to perform at Artisans at the Dahmen Barn in Uniontown Saturday, June 2, at 7:30 p.m. Fisher’s name is synonymous with the kind of song writing that, according to one promoter, “Plumbs the depth of your soul…”. Born in the San Joaquin Valley of California, Fisher grew up in a farming family, but between school and countless singing performances with her two sisters, Juni found a way to have horses and 4-H and FFA honors. While studying Equine Science at the College of the Sequoias in Visalia, she rode young horses... Full story
LaDow Grange will continue its annual plant sale through June 30 or until sold out. The sale is open daily from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the American Legion/Grange Hall in Garfield....
Garfield-Palouse schools invite all to a retirement celebration for Supt. Bev Fox Friday, June 8, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. in the Palouse School library. Fox has served in Garfield and Palouse schools for 38 years as a mother, teacher, coach, principal and superintendent.... Full story
A Memorial Day roast beef dinner will be served at the Palouse Community Center Monday, May 28, from noon to 2 p.m. Prices are $8 for adults and $6 for kids 12 and under. Proceeds will go to the Community Center Landscaping Fund....
