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NOTICE OF ELECTION Whitman County Washington August 4, 2015 Primary Election NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, the 4th of August, 2015, in the County of Whitman, State of Washington a Primary Election will be held for the purpose of voting to elect Legislative District 9 State Representative Position 1 , City of Colfax Mayor, City of Palouse Mayor, Town of Garfield Council Position No. 1, and for the adoption or rejection of special levies for the following entities: Town of Farmington, Town of Garfield, Town of St. John, Whitman County...
A service for Shirley Johnson Kimberling, 73, former resident of Moscow and Colfax, was July 7 at Lewiston. She has been cremated and an inurment service will be at a later date at the Freeze Cemetery in Idaho. Mrs. Kimberling, who resided in Culdesac, Idaho, died unexpectedly at Wilderness Gateway Campground on the Lochsa River in Idaho where she and her husband served as campground hosts for several years. Born Oct. 17, 1941, at Dunn Center, ND, to Frank and Helen Gage Johnson, she moved with her parents to Hatter Creek, Idaho, to live near...
Hallie May Vogler-Goodrich, 101, longtime Whitman County resident, died Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at the Courtyard in Colfax. Arrangements are pending and will be announced by Bruning Funeral Home of Colfax.... Full story
Dana Cooper set at Dahmen Dana Cooper, touring the northwest from Nashville, will perform Americana folk music at the Dahmen Barn in Uniontown Friday, July 24, at 7 pm. This is the fifth concert in the barn’s summer concert series. Doors open in the new addition at 6:15. Admission is $15 with tickets sold only at the door. Cooper dedicated himself to a life of music more than 40 years ago. He has performed on Austin City Limits, Mountain Stage and the Kerrville Folk Festival where he was n...
Palouse Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for Palouse Day Grand Marshall. Nominees, individuals or groups, should have obvious dedication to Palouse and never served as grand marshall previously. Contact Debbie Goetz at 878-1660 for more information....
Colfax-Plymouth Congregational Church: Wednesday — Chili dogs w/ cheese and onions, coleslaw, relish tray, ice cream sundae, milk, coffee or tea. Rosalia-Methodist Church: Tuesday — Chili dogs w/ cheese and onions, coleslaw, relish tray, ice cream sundae, milk, coffee or tea. Palouse-Palouse Community Center: Wednesday — Chili dogs w/cheese and onions, coleslaw, relish tray, ice cream sundae, milk, coffee or tea. Pullman-Pullman Senior Center: Monday — Meatloaf, peas, potatoes and carrots in a white sauce, rhubarb bars, milk, coffee or tea. Fr... Full story
Vote 411.org, an internet-based voter’s guide produced by the League of Women Voters of Washington in collaboration with local Leagues around the state, became available online beginning July 17. Voters will be able to view their ballot and compare each candidate’s answers to League-written questions against the other candidates in the same race. Voters will also be able to print their own personalized sample ballot, find instructions on how to register to vote, or transfer their voter registration address for the next elect...
Locations for a state and federal emergency food distribution: Tuesday, July 28: Colfax and Steptoe, 121 N. Main, Colfax, 3 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 29: Palouse Community Center, 1 to 3 p.m.; Rosalia United Methodist Church, 9 to 11 a.m.; St. John Methodist Church, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; LaCrosse, 110 N. Main, 3 to 6 p.m. Thursday, July 30: Albion Town Hall, 4 to 6 p.m.; Garfield Legion / Grange Hall, 2 to 6 p.m.; Colton-Uniontown, Uniontown Community Building, 6:30 to 8 p.m.; Malden/Pine City Town Hall, 8 to 10 a.m.; Oakesdale Baptist... Full story
How to Protect Your Eyes from Macular Degeneration Dear Savvy Senior, Is macular degeneration hereditary? My mother lost her vision from it before she died a few years ago, and now at age 65, I’m worried I may get it. What can you tell me? Nearsighted Susan Dear Susan, Having a parent or sibling with macular degeneration does indeed increase your risk three to four times. But the good news is there are things you can do to protect your eyesight, and a number of treatments that are available if you do happen to get it. Here’s what you sho...
8 years ago The Commoner July 18, 1890 A few days ago the bones of a white man sewed up in a sack were found on the shores of Pows Lake at Chatcolet. It is supposed the ghastly find had been washed up from the bottom of the lake during the high water of last spring and is the evidence of some foul murder. The finding of the bones recalls an incident that may throw some light on the mystery, but who were the murderers and who the victim, are questions that will probably never be solved. About a year ago, on the bank of the lake, opposite and s...
Thursday, July 23 Farmington, Rosalia & Tekoa — Summer Reading Finale! — Great prizes available for summer reading completers. Check the calendar for times. Colfax — 2 to 5:30 p.m. — Blood Drive — Share the gift of life — Call 800-423-0151 for more information. All Branches — Teen/Adult Summer Reading - Read and briefly review 3 books now through and August 31 for a prize and a drawing entry. Call 877-733-3375 or your favorite branch for information about local promotions and programs. Friday, July 24 Colfax — 10 a.m. — Play and Learn — Only... Full story
Regional Theatre of the Palouse will present "Venus in Fur" by David Ives Sept. 23-26 at 8:30 p.m. at its Pullman theater. This will be the first play in the After Dark Series. Director John Rich reported they are now looking for a female actor to play they role of Vanda. The play includes adult language and theme. Rehearsals will start Aug. 20....
Healthy Tekoa Coalition will offer a free course called "Youth Mental Health First Aid" Sept. 1 and 8 to inform residents about risk factors and warning signs of mental health concerns. The class will teach participants about early detection and intervention so they will know what to do and where they can find someone the help they need. The trainer will be Whitman County deputy John Giudice. Anyone interested in taking the class must pre register via email or call 284-2781. Cost of registration and materials is free. Dinner for each class...
St. John Country Cuzzins Garden Club July Yard of the Month goes to Joe and Rebecca Stutzman who reside in the 100 block of S. Jennings Ave....
Correct graduation year Darian Hisaw, bride-elect of Damon Buck, graduated from North Central High School in Spokane with the class of 2012. The graduation year in their engagment announcement was incorrectly listed in last week's paper. Lavender correction Jennifer Tevlin is the proprietor of Enchanted Paths, the Palouse business featured in last week's Gazette article, “Palouse lavender business blooms.” Her last name was incorrectly reported in last week's account....
Nathan Moore, Colton ag teacher, and Kimberly O’Byrne, NATAA facilitator, demonstrate how solar energy can be used to pump water to irrigate crops in remote locations around the world. Nathan Moore, agriscience teacher at Colton High School, successfully completed the 13th annual DuPont National AgriScience Teachers Ambassador Academy at the company’s Chesapeake Farms in Chestertown, Md. Upon receiving the certificate of completion, Moore became an “Ag Ambassador,” joining the other 322 outstand...
Of the attendees at Oakesdale High School’s all-school reunion July 11, one group in particular stood out. The 13-member class of 1953 was represented by eight members, from a class who has not lost anyone as they marked the 62nd year since wearing their O.H.S. graduation gowns. “I think the phenomenon is that everyone in the class is still alive,” said Kenneth Winn, 80. “You can hardly find a class that hasn’t lost somebody.” Winn’s sister, Judy, graduated eight years behind him and they’ve l... Full story
Students from area towns were among students who received degrees following spring semester. Honors earned by students are listed as follows: summa cum laude for a cumulative grade point average of 3.90 or better, magna cum laude for a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.70 but less than 3.90 and cum laude for a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.50 but less than 3.70. Colfax: Naomi E Allen, Bachelor of Science in Animal Sciences; Katelyn Jean Frederick, Bachelor of Science in Psychology; Lauri Lynn Gay, Bachelor of Science in Psychology, cum laude; Channing...
Dusty Many locals attended memorial services for Gayle Startin in Hooper Sunday. Tom Mays officiated and Tim Stamper sang. Alex McGregor shared sentimental memories about Gayle’s life. A barbecue picnic followed in the Hooper Mercantile store building. Recent guests at the home of Tom and Doreen Riedner were Tom’s brother, Bob Riedner of Billings, Mont.; his niece Lisa Colson and her daughter Grace of Casper, Wyo.; and Bob’s friend, Greg Nelson of McCall, Idaho. They came to attend a wedding in Colton for niece Casey Riedner to Matthew Simmo...
Endicott The Philip Schierman family gathered for this reunion photo last wekend. The "Go KK" sign was for a grandson of Gail Schierman, playing in a youth baseball tournament. The Philip Schierman family reunion July 10-12 was at the home of Jon Ann (Schierman) Stoner. Attending were daughter Michelle and son Michael Laine of Spokane; cousins Dave & Theresa Schierman, Portland; daughter Maria Schierman, San Diego; Mark and daughter Sara (Schierman) Wellnitz; and grandchildren Andrew, Grace,... Full story
Life Line Screening is coming to Colfax Aug. 22 to provide health screenings. They will be at the First Baptist Church at 200 N. Mill St. from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The screenings are intended to make participants more aware of their risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis and diabetes, along with other chronic conditions. Joelle Reizes, director of communications at Life Line Screening, said these screenings are important, especially for individuals with high risk factors. “They help alert you to hidden health risks early,” she said via email...
A harvest crew of pigeons waits for the call for action, or maybe for a little grain in the tank, last week on this vintage Harris model combine parked east of Steptoe. Below, a harvest crew works during the last minutes of daylight to finish up a field Saturday on the flat along Sommers Road north of Wilcox Road intersection.... Full story
The new Colfax city logo design, which was sidetracked at an earlier city council session, was approved Monday night's session. The logo features a simple skyline pattern with Colfax in block lettering beneath and a wheat stalk on the right site. The logo will make is first appearance on city letterheads, and will eventually appear on other promotional materials. Designers Francisco Aguilar and Robert Krikak have agreed to donate the copyright for the logo for one dollar each, Mayor Todd Vanek...
REAL ESTATE SALES Michael and Larissa Herrboldt, Logan, Utah, to Bailey Short, Pullman, 1979 Fleetwood 64 X 25 mobile home on Pullman- Albion Road, $20,165, June 16. Karen J. Adams and Brian Clark, Pullman, to Robert and Margaret Campbell, house on NW Cleveland, Pullman, $177,000, June 16. Curtis and Jamie Creson, Boise, to James and Bonnie Lyle, house on E. Cooper, Colfax, $137,000, June 16. John W., and Donna Wright, Pullman, to Ryan and Roschawn Hardesty. house on SE Derby, Pullman, $311,000, June 16. Terry Arndt, Palouse, to Steven and...
Editor’s Note: The following column was originally published in 2010. My friend Tom and his wife Emily often disagree about the wisdom of his decision to buy a powerboat just to leave it in his garage. She says it was silly to spend all that money on a boat that hasn’t been wet for two years, to which Tom counters, with devastating accuracy, that it gets wet every time he washes it. I like to go over to Tom’s and sit in his boat with him because, like any good captain, he gives me free beer. Often I’ll help him with nautical chores, such as...