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We live in an era of public ugliness, of architects who deliberately make their forms unsightly and inhuman, and of public art installations that are invariably ridiculous. The most obvious exception is the ballpark, which has gotten more beautiful rather than less is a great example of renewal through a return to tradition. Paul Goldberger, a former architecture writer for The New York Times, traces this journey in his wonderful new book "Ballpark." He rightly calls the ballpark "one of the greatest of all American building types" and argues...
YYYYY Endicott fireworks were amazing, and it was outstanding that they had it set to music! #!*! Pothole at Zips, someone's going to break an axel. #!*! Retail clerks who call customers “dear,” “honey,” “sweetie,” etc. YYYYY Beautiful flags at Endicott Cemetery, very beautiful, awesome....
What happens in China, doesn’t always stay in China. In fact, when it comes to tough new garbage and recycling restrictions, they may migrate elsewhere sooner than you might think. For example, Shanghai is one of the world’s largest cities with 26.9 million people. It is suffocating under mountains of trash its residents generate daily. It lacks an effective recycling and disposal system. “Instead, it has trash pickers to sift through the waste, plucking out whatever can be reused,” The Economi...
MARRIAGE LICENSES Shawn Patrick Ennis, 42, and Angela Louise Bruce, 38, both Thornton, July 1. Ryun Georg Loren Boyles, 25, and Alyssa May Burnett, 25, both Pullman, July 2. Anthony Michael Thompson, 33, and Carlee Maree Deerkop, 27, both Pullman, July 2. Evan Lewis Taylor, 25, Pullman, and Emily Jordan Witthuhn, 26, Palouse, July 5. Matthew Alexander Burbank 26, and Emma Sue McMurtrie, 25, both Pullman, July 25. Ryan Thomas Miller, 23, and Samantha Jean Bergeron, 22, both Pulman, July 5. REAL ESTATE Richard and Andrea Tolleson to David Abbott... 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. MOTORHOME BURNS ON 195 A 1985 Dolphin motorhome caught fire Sunday morning as it was being driven northbound on Highway 195 three miles north of Pullman. According to the Washington State Patrol report by Trooper Jim Retzer, Troy Hildenbrant, Spokane, was driving north at 11:07 a.m. when he observed smoke coming from the rear of the vehicle. He...
Randy Repp participated in an Iron Man Half Marathon June 30 at Coeur d'Alene as part of a relay team named "The Farmer and The Gal" with his sister-in-law Kim Hulquist (Kristin Repp's sister). Kim swam 1.2 miles and Randy rode bike 56 miles and ran 13.1 miles. They finished in seven hours and 25 minutes to complete a total of 70.3 miles. Anyone driving down Union Flat Creek Road the last week in June would have thought that Dick and Helen Appel had turned their farm into an R.V. park. They were having their semi-annual family reunion. Eight...
Gary Simpson of Pullman will be inducted into the National Early Day Gas Engine & Tractor Association Hall of Fame during the regional meeting of the organization in Shelton July 12-14, 2019. The organization's Hall of Fame honors those who have made significant contributions to collecting, preservation and exhibition of antique tractors, engines and equipment. Simpson was nominated for the national hall of fame by Everett Martin of Pullman, former president of the Lewis-Clark club. Simpson...
The first annual “Harvest of Quilts” show has been scheduled for July 27 at Rosalia. The show will feature quilts which will be on display along the downtown area and shops at other buildings. Marianne Morkve, a member of the Rosalia Third Thursday quilting group, said between 40 and 50 quilts have been signed up to date for the event. Quilts will be on display from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Also new at Rosalia will be second Saturday market sale at Pinewood Cottage on July 13, Aug. 10, Sept. 14, Oct...
The St. John Library will host three programs in July for young adults that have completed sixth grade and over. On Monday, July 15, 1-3 p.m. bring in an old T-shirt and turn it into a personal sports bag. All other supplies are provided. On Monday, July 22, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. meet at the Methodist Church to learn how to shop for and prepare a tasty lunch. On Wednesday, July 31, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. come create on canvas with acrylics. Five dollar donation for supplies is requested. Space is limited. Register to save your place. Call...
As a part of the 2019 Summer Reading Program, Friends of Neill Public Library will sponsor a zany, high-energy performance by Buster the Clown and his Red Nose Revue Tuesday, July 16, at 9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. in the library’s Heritage Addition. Pre-registration is not required for this free program....
Summer reading programs for children across Whitman County are in full swing. Reading logs must be returned by Aug. 16 to receive a free book, pizza certificate and a chance at a number of grand prizes including STEM baskets from Schweitzer Engineering and wristbands for free admission to the Palouse Empire Fair. SEL staffers recently visited a summer program in the Colfax Library to drop off a prize basket to be given at every branch location. Summer reading programs are made possible by support from local donors and Friends of the...
LC Valley Healthcare Foundation opens second year of grant cycle Representatives of the Lewis-Clark Valley Healthcare Foundation announced it opened its second year grant cycle July 1, 2019. In addition to the impact grants awarded last year, they will add a “fast- track” for smaller grants, during the second year cycle. The foundation anticipates awarding approximately $700,000 in grants this year while making $150,000 of the grant funding available through the new “fast-track” program. The foundation accepts grant funding requests to promote...
Dahmen shows exhibit on body A collection of works exploring strengths and frailties of the body by Moscow artist Jennifer Rod will be on exhibit at Dahmen Barn in Uniontown from now until July 28. A painter, sculptor and teacher who does commissions and shows extensively in the Pacific Northwest region, Rod has been awarded residencies and recognition for her paintings and steel sculptures. Playing with color, shape and composition in a variety of mediums is her joy and she helps children do that through the U of I Prichard Gallery After Schoo... Full story
Thursday, July 11 Colton, Malden, Palouse, Rosalia, Tekoa – To the Library & Beyond! – Come to the library for cosmic FUN! Tekoa – 1 to 5:30 p.m. – Virtual Reality – Draw in 3D, play with a robot, see a T-Rex up close, and more. Rosalia – 5 p.m. – Teen Advisory Council – Help decide activities for teens here at library. Colton & Rosalia – Book Club – Enjoy interesting conversations, learn new things, and spend time with friends. Friday, July 12 Malden & Uniontown – Summer Reading FUN – Explore our solar system in “A Universe of Stories.” Sat...
8 years ago Weekly Commoner July 13, 1894 The city of Oakesdale has for some time past had only one saloon within its limits. Recently the license of that saloon expired, and the proprietors complied with the ordinance of Oakesdale governing the issuance of liquor licenses, deposited $500 with the city clerk and applied for a new license. The city council of Oakesdale refused to grant a license and instructed the city clerk to return the $500 deposit. *** The board of county commissioners adjourned their July session Tuesday afternoon. James...
Donors for the Vitalant blood drive at the Colfax Library July 18 from 2 to 4 p.m. can be entered to win a pair of kayaks. A mobile collection unit from Vitalant will be on hand to screen applicants and accept donations of blood. Appointments can be made by calling 877-258-4825 toll free or visit online at vitalant.org. Priority is given to those with pre-scheduled appointments. Walk-ins are seen on a first come, first serve basis with photo I.D. required. Donors should drink plenty of fluids and eat a meal at least two hours prior to...
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The funeral for Richard (Dick) Olson, 80, native resident of Colfax, was Monday, July 8, at 1 p.m. at the Colfax Church of the Nazarene with Pastor Don Moore officiating. Burial was in the Colfax Cemetery. Mr. Olson died Thursday, July 4, 2019, at Pullman Regional Hospital. One of eight children born to Rudolph (Rube) and Irene Charboneau Olson, he served for 26 years in the United States Marine Corps and during the Vietnam era served in the artillery division of the Marines. He and Teri Tamamura were married in Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 15, 1966.... Full story
Beverly Harvey, 92, long-time resident of Steptoe, died Friday, July 5, 2019, at The Courtyard in Colfax A graveside service was Monday in the Bethel Cemetery at Steptoe with The Rev. Bob Ingalls officiating. Born June 20, 1927, near Oakesdale to Orvel and Bertha McGinnis Greer, she grew up on the family farm and graduated from Oakesdale High School. She worked in the bank at Oakesdale for a while after high school, and she met Floyd E. (Bud) Harvey of Steptoe at a Grange dance. They were married in Oakesdale Oct. 2, 1948, and made their home... Full story
Colfax city council members and city attorneys met for 45 minutes in executive session July 1 after rolling through the meetings normal agenda in 15 minutes. Included in the executive session were City Attorney John Kragt and Spokane attorney Ronald Van Wirt, who is representing Colfax in the Civil Service appeal which has been filed by former Colfax Police Chief Rick McNannay. The executive session, officially called for pending litigation, was called by Councilman Jim Kackman who served as mayor pro-tem in absence of Mayor Todd Vanek who is...
Kirk Douglas Christensen passed away May 16, 2019, in Colfax, Wash., from complications of acute pancreatitis. He is survived by his wife, Lisa; children, Annika and Erik; brothers, Randy (wife Lindy) and Bob of the Seattle area; sister-in-law Lydia (husband John) Kaempf, their children Sam, and Charlie Kaempf of Portland, Ore.; in-laws, Clif and Sharon Ross of Port Townsend, Wash; brother-in-law Matthew (wife Jill) Ross and their children, of Boerne, Texas. A service to honor and celebrate his... Full story
Ruth Eleanor Pittmann, longtime Oakesdale resident, passed away July 4, 2019, at The Courtyard in Colfax. It was her 94th birthday. Funeral Services will be held Monday, July 15th, at 11:00 a.m. at the Oakesdale Presbyterian Church followed by burial in the Oakesdale Cemetery. Viewing will be Thursday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Bruning Funeral Home and for one hour prior to services on Monday in Oakesdale. Ruth was born in Portland, Ore., July 4, 1925, to parents Frank and Goldie... Full story
Thoral Ann Sevedge Sinkbeil, a long-time resident of Colfax, passed away at her home on July 5, 2019. Thoral was born on October 30, 1929, in Wenatchee, Wash., to Vance and Lana Urness. When she was seven, the family moved to Colfax to help run her grandfather's grocery store. She was the oldest of five siblings: Reva, John, Phillip and Janet. They lived on Meadow Street, so she attended Hamilton Grade School. She had a lovely singing voice and sang in a high school group while still in seventh... Full story