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COLLISION IN S CURVES Two people were transported by ambulances to Whitman Hospital in Colfax Friday morning from the scene of a collision on Highway 195 just south of the Parvin Road intersection. Colfax ambulances and a fire crew responded to the scene, along with rural fire district volunteers from Steptoe and Albion. According to the investigation report by Trooper Bruce Blood, Todd Shupe, 40, Colfax, was driving a 2010 Chevrolet Suburban southbound at 6:55 a.m. when it went out of control in snow and slush conditions, crossed the... Full story
Sun shines through the newly-trimmed Goldenrod Cemetery in Tekoa Oct. 7. In September, the town spent its first $13,000 from the Goldenrod Cemetery Perpetual Care Endowment Fund to hire M.J. Tree Service of Colfax to trim and remove trees. The $2.2 million endowment comes from the estate of Eleanor Cohn, a Tekoa accountant/bookkeeper who died in 2009....
8 years ago The Commoner October 21, 1892 The Elberton Mercantile Company filed articles of incorporation with the auditor Thursday. The business of the company is buying and selling on its own account and on commission merchandise of all kinds, all agricultural products and general warehousing. *** The Statesman correspondence at Huntington reports good progress being made in the work of clearing the boulders from the rapids at the Snake River. Two scows have been built at a cost of $70,000 and a crew on each is now at work in the rapids.... Full story
Opportunities for women in finance, entrepreneurship and management information systems will be the focus of a professional panel discussion, 5 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26, in Spark 227 at WSU. A reception will follow in the Spark atrium.... Full story
A four-week program designed to help people cope with memory loss will begin Nov. 3 in the Educational Building of the Whitman County Hospital complex at 1200 W. Fairview Street in Colfax. The The free classes will be held mid-mornings on four consecutive Fridays. They will be presented by the Washington State Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association, www.alzwa.org Care partners, a friend or relative, will join each session. Participants will learn how to stay socially active and keep their minds engaged. Pre-registration is required. Please c...
Washington students in grades 6-12 have until the end of November to take part in a contest sponsored by the Office of Secretary of State’s Legacy Washington program. The contest encourages students to explore the question of how the Korean War affects Washington state today. Entries can be submitted as writings, film projects or two-dimensional art. Entry deadline will be Nov. 30. Judges will announce winners in 2018 from grades 6-8 and grades 9-12. Winners will be invited to a ceremony in the Secretary of State’s office where they will be...
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. BRETVELD JOINS CITY STAFF Steve Bretveld resigned his city council seat at the start of Monday night's meeting prior to joining the city staff as Building and Community Development Associate. Bretveld will take the position vacated by Irving Trejo, who resigned in September to take a position in Snohomish County. Bretveld was one of three... Full story
Wanda Elaine Bull Wanda Elaine Bull, 93, died Oct. 12, 2017, in Moscow. At Wanda’s request, there will be no funeral service. Born April 17, 1924, at Potlatch, to John and Myrtie Sinnett Bull, she grew up in Potlatch and graduated from Potlatch High School in 1942. Wanda worked at the St. Ignatius Hospital in the laundry room and then at Wallace Grain & Pea Co. in Palouse before returning to the family home to help her parents. She was the family caregiver at Potlatch. She moved with her m... Full story
Thursday, Oct. 19 Albion, Colfax, Colton, Farmington, Rosalia – After School Fun – Games, crafts, snacks and STEM activities. Contact your branch for times and details or visit www.whitco.lib.wa.us Colfax - 3:30 p.m. - Snap Circuits at the Colfax Library. Tekoa – 4 to 5 p.m. – Ladies Craft Circle – Join us for crafts, friendship and sharing of expertise; same time every week. Colfax Hyde Out – 6:30 p.m. – Spooky Trivia Night – Bring your team for “terrifying” trivia and a costume contest. Endicott – 7 p.m. – Ladies Night – Join us for a l...
10 calendar photo by Virgil Hanson. This barn is on Glenwood Road. Whitman County library is seeking donations of local barn photos to be included in its 2018 “Barns of Whitman County” Calendar. Sales support valuable programs and services in all 14 locations of Whitman County Library. Steve Van Vleet from WSU’s Whitman County Extension Department donates time and resources to produce the calendars, but uses local photographs to make the fund raising effort complete. Last year’s calenda... Full story
Above: Students enjoy hosting their parents for a meal and some spirited conversation in the Rosalia cafeteria. Below: This creature is captured on camera among the homecoming celebrants....
The last Colfax Alumni luncheon was Tuesday, Oct. 10, in Spokane. In front are Joanne Davis Jepperson (1953), Barbara Long Martin (1953), Shirley Giffin (1966), Marilyn Vannice Ray (1959), Evelyn Mader Chambers (1944), Elaine Morris Krouse, Sandra Suess, Jayne Carson Reynolds (1962) and Carol Haxton Rubin (1960). In back are Duane Colvin (1952), Sandra Hubbard Conti (1956), Jerry Martin (1953), Delmar Teade (1952), Earl Enos (1953), Mark Rubin (1959), Terry Pittman (1967), Larry Brownell...
Bahá’ís will mark 200th anniversary Bahá’ís of the Palouse will commemorate the 200th anniversary of the birth of Bahá’u’lláh, founder of the Bahá’í Faith, with a Light of Unity Festival, featuring a series of events on Oct. 20-24. Isaac Cook of Colfax will give a talk at 6 p.m., Friday, Oct. 20, at the Whitman County Library in Colfax. It will be preceded by a violin performance by Katie and Darcy Malberg, graduates of WSU. Annie Reneau of Pullman will speak on, “The Life of Bahá’u’lláh: A Mission of Peace,” at 6 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 21, at... Full story
“The Vietnam War” is a ten-part documentary film series directed by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick that aired on PBS in September. This is a frame from the film. In partnership with Northwest Public Television and Radio, Whitman County Library will present “Vietnam: sharing and preserving the stories of local veterans” Thursday, Oct. 26, at 7 p.m. at The Center at Colfax Library. Northwest Public Television and Radio hosts will look at the war through scenes from the Ken Burns PBS documen...
A general information meeting designed to educate people about upcoming changes in health care will be Oct. 25, from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m., at Umpqua Bank located on N. Grand in Pullman. Pullman Chamber of Commerce is partnering with Dave Gregory of Stonebraker McQuary Insurance to conduct a meeting for businesses, farmers, individuals and families. Topics will include Affordable Care Act changes, rules and regulations, shrinking provider networks and ways businesses can attract and retain good employees in an increasingly chaotic benefit...
USDA’s Risk Management Agency announces the addition of a new sales closing date for late fiscal filers for the Whole-Farm Revenue Protection policy. For Idaho, Oregon, and Washington, late fiscal filers can now obtain their WFRP policy by Nov. 20, 2017, for the 2018 crop year. Calendar and early fiscal filers have until March 15, 2018. RMA also reminds Idaho, Oregon, and Washington fruit producers that the final date to apply for crop insurance coverage for the 2018 crop year is Nov. 20. This date applies to crop insurance policies for a...
Pullman's National Lentil Festival is seeking art submissions for its 2018 commemorative poster. The artwork will be used for all festival merchandise and advertising for the 2018 event and will be submitted to the Western Festivals & Events Association for possible awards. Art can be submitted in any form the artist deems appropriate: originals, prints, drafts, concepts or photos. Artwork not selected will be returned. Once the committee decides on a piece, the festival will work with the artist to develop the final idea, which will include...
Jeff Tietjen of Colton maintains his calm while fending off a wild bear. The Community Action Center has been his work place for the last 15 years. Jeff Tietjen of Colton came to the Palouse from southern Idaho where he worked for Micron Technology as a trainer in metrology (the science of measurement.) Born in Sacramento and educated at Sacramento City College and Concordia College in Portland, he has spent most of his career working in social services. It was a position at Palouse Industries... Full story
Endicott Gazette Correspond On Saturday, Oct. 14, the Endicott Food Center was the gathering place for the hunters' breakfast which was attended by hunters and residents. Dad's Night In Pinochle Group held their monthly card party at the home of Sharon Huff. Attending were Shirley Morasch, Bertie Honn, Casey Shiprek, Mary Repp, Judy Cook, Anne Lowe, Jenny Meyer, Kathy Schlomer, Leslie Lamb, Marcia Honn and Kathy Storment.... Full story
LaCrosse Outreach Thrift Store has re-opened after a two-week restoration and cleaning. Several features have been added in an effort to interest those who have not experienced the thrift store. The book department has been organized to display the hardcovers and mostly new paperbacks. The main room will feature collectibles and quality figurines. Next to the book shelves is a wall for gift-items. Gift wrapping is available at no cost. Many people from out of town have donated quality clothing, particularly in the adult room. Winter coats are... Full story
The group of women from Endicott and Colfax gathered to schedule their mammograms together so they can enjoy the company of friends, lunch and shopping. Those attending this year's event were Sue Bafus, Leslie Starrett, Sharon Huff, Anne Lowe, Mae Schultz, Gail Bilow and Lorena Mattly in front. Myrna Morasch was present but is not pictured....
Dusty The funeral for Jimmy John Moore of LaCrosse will be today, Thursday, Oct. 19. Burial will be at 11:30 a.m. in Hay, with memorial services at Selbu Lutheran Church at 1 p.m. Helen Appel hosted her District 7 Make It With Wool contest Saturday, Oct. 7 at the Public Service Building in Colfax. Contestants were Jill Swannack, Carmen Swannack, Elly Kunkel and Bree Deatherage. Prizes included trips to the state contest, wool yardage and sewing tools. Bruce and Elaine Appel, Charlie and Spenser spent a Sunday recently visiting his parents,...
King Cameron Bean stands with Queen Taylor Thomas. The 2017 Homecoming royalty for Colton High School lined up at halftime of the football game Oct. 13. From left to right, front row, are Hale Neighbors, Loren Devlin and Taylor Thomas. Left to right, back row, are Ali Hennigar, Addyson Purnell and Maggi Pluid....
Best Decorations went to 165° Brew. Their building is all lit up in pink at night. They won the Boo Bee Prize. The banner is now displayed at their business. Abundant Faith Studio donated the big banner for the winner. Judges were the ASB class members from Colfax High School. Pictured in front are Sadie Thompson, Casey Fulfs, Ben Ahmann, Kylie Kackman, Haylie Aase and Abbie Miller. In the back row are Dylan Nails, Brett Kincaid, Carson Cloaninger and Carmen Gfeller. Most Creative went to...
The landfill cells project at the Whitman County's Waste Transfer Station advanced Tuesday with choosing of a contractor. M.A. DeAtley of Clarkston, with a quote of $186,925, will build sample ports onto 11 gas vents across cells No. 1, 2 and 3 to use for monitoring methane gas escaping from the sealed cells, which were filled with garbage from the 1970s to the early 1990s when the landfill operation switched to hauling composted waste to a regional landfill. The County Public works department called for a quote on the work last week. By law,... Full story
