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COUNCIL ON AGING SENIOR PROGRAM MENUS Week of Sept. 19-24 Colfax-Plymouth Congregational Church: Wednesday —Roast turkey with gravy, mashed potatoes, carrots, dinner roll, dessert, milk, coffee or tea. Rosalia-Methodist Church: Tuesday — Roast turkey with gravy, mashed potatoes, carrots, dinner roll, dessert, milk, coffee or tea. Palouse-Palouse Federated Church: Wednesday —Roast turkey with gravy, mashed potatoes, carrots, dinner roll, dessert, milk, coffee or tea. Pullman-Pullman Senior Center: Monday — BBQ beef on bun, potato salad, relish... Full story
Pullman’s Simpson United Methodist Church will host an American Red Cross blood drive set 1-6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 20, in the church fellowship hall at 325 NE Maple St. It will be open to the public. To schedule an appointment to donate blood or for additional information, call the church office....
Doug Flansburg on Martin Stadium sideline after being inducted into WSU Hall of Fame. WSU athletic director Bill Moos tells him that a long time ago he used to throw footballs against the barn and catch them while pretending to be Doug Flansburg. Flansburg was a split end who played with Mike Price. He caught 12 passes against Houston in the brand new Astrodome in 1966. That still stands as the WSU record for most in one game. On Saturday at halftime of the UNLV game, Flansburg stood on the...
William L. Weeks A memorial service for William L. Weeks, 87, resident of Palouse for 58 years, was Saturday, Sept. 10, at 3 p.m. at Kramer Funeral Home in Palouse. The Rev. Corey Laughary officiated, and the Potlatch VFW Post and a United States Navy honor guard participated. Inurnment followed at the Greenwood Cemetery, Palouse. Mr. Weeks died early last Wednesday morning, Sept. 7, 2011, at the Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane. Born on Dec. 10, 1923, at Adel, Ga., to John and Hattie Harris Weeks, he attended schools in Adel,... Full story
The tenth anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks was marked with a solemn but patriotic ceremony at the Palouse Empire Fair Sunday morning. Dozens filled the seats in front of the Wilbur-Ellis gazebo stage to hear patriotic speeches, songs and accounts from soldiers who have served in the Middle East. “Let us now and always not just remember, but remember why,” said Capt. Jared Wolfe, an Endicott native, who has served in the Army since enlisting in 2002. Capt. Wolfe graduated from St. John/Endicott High in 2002 and currently serves wit...
Officials with Washington Trust Bank said Monday they have secured a location for a new full-service branch in Pullman. The company is still considering locations for a new building to house the branch. In the meantime, the bank will operate a branch in an interim site inside the Edison Retail Center at 594 S.E. Bishop Blvd. A release from Washington Trust said they plan to open the interim branch around Nov. 1. “We are thrilled to be expanding into this region of Washington and welcome the opportunity to begin serving the Pullman c... Full story
Mellor daughter born Harper Mellor was born Sept. 7, 2011, at Whitman Hospital and Medical Center at six pounds, three ounces, to Matt and Lindsay Mellor. Maternal grandparents are Doug and Carolyn Law of Mesquite, Nev. Paternal grandparents are Dr. Kim And Sue Mellor of Colfax. This is the couple’s first child. Guenthner baby boy Coltyn Robert Guenthner was born Sept. 8, 2011, at Whitman Hospital and Medical Center at seven pounds, four ounces, to Crystn and Dustin Guenthner. Maternal grandparents are Thomas and Donna Huntwork of Colfax. P...
Storytime resumes today, Thursday, Sept. 15, for a full day of activities for all ages beginning with babies time at 10:10, toddler time at 10:30 a.m., and preschool time at 11 a.m. Third Thursday runs from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. with a special “Forever Free” program in featuring Honest Abe along with hot dogs, chips and lemonade provided by the Friends of the Library and Rosauers. Jennings students may ride bus #5 with a note from a parent or guardian. Play and Learn resumes each Friday starting Sept. 16 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. for all inf... Full story
My Favorite Recipe I love doing food stuff with people who have more experience than I. Judging the Melt in Your Mouth Chocolate contest at the Palouse Empire Fair is one of those opportunities I have to learn new things while eating. This year my co-judges were Beth Moxely and Cheryl Brock, both of Colfax and both with more culinary know-how. “People work so hard,” Cheryl said as she admired the rows of entries submitted for the contest. During the judging, Cheryl said she really noticed the... Full story
Dr. Hume will talk on Lincoln Whitman County Library will host Dr. Richard Hume next Wednesday, Sept. 21, at 6:30 for a talk on Abraham Lincoln. Dr. Hume earned his doctorate from the University of Washington and has taught for 40 years at Washington State University focusing on Lincoln, the Civil War and Reconstruction. The library is hosting the Forever Free: Abraham Lincoln’s Journey to Emancipation exhibit until Oct. 3. This exhibit traces Lincoln’s actions from an antislavery moderate to “The Great Emancipator”. Forever Free: Abraham...
Nicholas Johnson, a 2006 Oakesdale High School graduate, was among 3,184 students to qualify for the dean’s list for the spring semester at the University of Montana. Honor roll students must earn a grade average of 3.5 or higher on at least nine credits with all grades B or higher....
Lamont Bonnie Swannack recently attended a luncheon at the Red Lion in Riverfront Park for 26 of her classmates that graduated from The Deaconess School of Nursing 50 years ago. Judy Pagnotti from Mountlake Terrace, also a graduate with Bonnie, drove over and attended the luncheon and spent a few days visiting the Swannacks. Lamont School has received an $80,000 grant to complete three projects at the school. The money will be used to replace the outside doors, replace the burner on the furnace and install a bathroom with handicap access....
Lacrosse A representative from Americorps will be at LaCrosse High School Wednesday, Sept. 21, at 6:15 p.m. to sign-up students 17 years or older for earning scholarship money while doing community service. Any student who is interested and 17 years or older must be in attendance at this orientation to begin recording hours. Interested students will need to bring their social security cards (not just the number) photo IDs, and state issued birth certificate, or a US passport in lieu of the birth certificate. Also, the representative will need...
Dozens upon dozens of Bafuses, Schmicks, Morasches and Repps gathered at the Endicott School Saturday to celebrate its 100th birthday. The town’s first school was built in 1885, but the school has been in its current location since 1911. After a catered lunch in the cafeteria, the old Wildcats shared memories, some all too well-known and some that only now have enough time behind them to share with children and grandchildren. Serving as the master of ceremonies, former Washington Governor Mike Lowry, a 1957 grad, introduced members of a n...
The library’s Abraham Lincoln exhibit has brought the spirit of our 16th President into Colfax. If he were to come to your house, what would you cook him for dinner? Matthew Bramlett, Colfax Mack McSpadden, Colfax Theresa Knighten, Colfax Derick Barnes and Dana Burlingame, Colfax... Full story
Frederick N. Downey, 61, Pullman, suspect in a series of “smash and grab” burglaries in Pullman last fall and winter, pleaded guilty Friday in superior court to an amended charge of attempted second degree burglary. A sentencing date was scheduled for Sept. 23. Downey originally faced six charges with a burglary at the Professional Mall and attempted break-in at the Pufferbelly Depot office Jan. 18. He faces a sentencing range of between 22.5 to 67 months. Prosecutor Denis Tracy said he plans to recommend a sentence at the high end...
Friday marks the deadline for farmers to sign up for the United States Department of Agriculture’s biomass crop assistance program. The program provides farmers incentives to grow camelina that will be contracted to a pair of biofuel processors to make jet fuel. Fred Hendrickson, acting director of Whitman County’s office of the federal Farm Service Agency, said no farmers in Whitman County have signed up for the program as of Tuesday. “I think the crop is new enough that it may take a little while for producers to get real interested in growi...
Two women ran through the game booths at the Palouse Empire Fair Thursday night. “No walking!” A voice called out from the Beer Bust game. “Ladies, no walking!” They looked over, confused. Then giggled, and slowed down. It was just one of the smiles brought to the face of Frank Black that night, a game man for North Star Amusement, whose journey with the company started just south of here. Across from the Mean Machine, in the shadow of the Zipper you’d have found him. “I was living in Albion a... Full story
To-do or Not To-do W. BRUCE CAMERON The Internet and computers have made me so efficient I no longer can accomplish anything. I even have a computerized to-do list so that I can manage my tasks electronically by printing the list. The list runs several pages and really bores me. Who can do tasks, anymore? By the time I’ve checked e-mail, read my Twitter tweets and looked into what my friends on Facebook are doing, it’s time to check my e-mail again. In fact, the only tasks I can cross off the list are the ones I add after I’ve already done...
Restoring confidence is job one Looking at the opinion polls, it’s easy to be depressed these days. Three out of four likely voters say America is on the wrong track, consumer confidence has tanked, investors are sitting on the sidelines and job growth has stalled. In short, this is not a recipe for optimism. In his most recent survey, Seattle pollster Stu Elway found that voter confidence has sunk to an all-time low, the worst he’s seen in 20 years. Elway writes: “Economic recovery is a little like the five-day weather forecast around here... Full story
Hue and cry will not derail Obama’s second term USING THE EXCUSE of presenting a long promised jobs plan, President Barack Obama tried last week to launch a political comeback “amid the lowest approval rating of his presidency.” Plus “a growing sense of economic foreboding here and across the country among voters who are increasingly questioning their president’s skills and priorities.” So says the Wall Street Journal on the basis of a poll it jointly took with NBC News Aug. 27 -31 that found only 44 percent of Americans approve of the job he...
America came together Sunday to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. The anniversary brought much of the nation together emotionally. Displays of patriotism were everywhere. Much of the patriotic fervor, however, was feel good patriotism. Patriotism is more than wearing red, white and blue and waving flags. It is more than shouting “USA” in a stadium or being silent during a rendition of the national anthem. It is more than speeches and rhetoric. Yet, for many, these are the the only expressions of pat...
Backs Didier Please welcome a new candidate for the mayor’s office in Colfax. Jeff Didier will bring a fresh, common sense approach to the office. Not only do Jeff and his family choose to make their home in Colfax, he also works in and helps manage a small business right here in town. Neither of the other two candidates can make that claim. I think it’s crucial that a mayor for Colfax have a clear understanding of how a business must operate inside Colfax. Jeff can create that positive connection between the business community and city hal...
Charges of second degree theft and possession of stolen property were filed last Tuesday, Sept. 6, in superior court against Roberta A. Messinger, Rosalia. She has been summoned to appear in court Sept. 23. The charges allege Messinger took $2,700, from the account of Studebaker Mfg. in Rosalia June 24, 2010. The sum allegedly was taken from the account of the Bank of Whitman branch at Rosalia. Studebaker, Mfg., is one of the companies operated by Kelley Messinger and others in Rosalia. His spouse, Roberta Messinger, was active in the business... 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. APARTMENT HEIST NETS FOUR MONTHS Ahmed Ali Shire, 19, Mountlake Terrace, was sentenced to four months in jail Friday after pleading guilty to a charge of residential burglary March 27 in Pullman. Prosecutor Denis Tracy told the court Shire and an associate drove from the Seattle area to Pullman with the intent of taking electronic items from...