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NOTICE OF MITIGATED DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE (M-DNS) Whitman County Planning issued a Mitigated Determination of Nonsignificance (M-DNS) under the State Environmental Policy Act Rules (Chapter 197-11 WAC) for the following project: Williams Place, LLC proposes to operate a gravel quarry on a 26-acre parcel in the South Pullman-Moscow Corridor District (S-PMC) immediately west of the Motley and Motley gravel quarry in Section 2, Township 14N, Range 45 E.W.M., Whitman County, WA. After review of a completed environmental checklist and...
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. AUDITOR MAILS 587 NEW BALLOTS A total of 587 replacement ballots were slated to be mailed out Monday to two precincts in Pullman where incorrect ballots were mailed for the Nov. 7 general election. The new ballots were mailed to two precincts in which some voters reported getting incorrect ballots for the Pullman ward races. Auditor Eunice...
A new Palouse Empire Fair Facebook page has been created for the public to keep abreast of fair announcements and developments. The new page went up Oct. 23. “Hopefully, Facebook will alleviate me from a lot of phone calls in the office,” said Janel Goebel who has taken over much of the fair administration operations following the fair department merger with Parks and Recreation, Developmental Services and Emergency Management. Goebel has been left with a steep learning curve as she works to tabulate and issue premium point checks to peo... Full story
Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) volunteers Joyce and Daniel Leonard provide free and impartial information tailored to meet the needs of current and future Medicare recipients. The Leonards have saved local residents thousands of dollars in reviewing their Medicare plans. To receive the best assistance, participants should bring a list of current medications. Scheduled hours for assistance for library branches are Nov. 2 – Albion 3:30 to 6:30 p.m.; Nov. 9 – Colton 3 to 6 p.m.; Nov. 13 – Garfield 1 to 3 p.m.; Nov. 15 – Col... Full story
The Center at Colfax Library will benefit from a yoga class set for Nov. 7 at 6 p.m. Called “Class and a Glass,” proceeds from the event will help pay for a new roof and other improvements at The Center. Instructor Suzy McNeilly will lead participants in a VinVasa workout that releases tight fascia, hamstrings, hips and backs also while enjoying a much needed tonic of wine and chocolate. Register for this $15 class by calling the library at 509-397-4366 or learn more about the regularly scheduled classes each Tuesday at 6 p.m. and each Thu...
8 years ago The Commoner November 4, 1892 A new bank, to be known as the Tekoa State bank, has been established at Tekoa, with H.L. Moody as president and O.D. Moody as cashier. The capital stock is $40,000, divided into 400 shares. The majority is held by farmers and merchants of Tekoa and vicinity. The officers of the new bank are well known citizens of this and Spokane counties who have succeeded in everything they undertook. They are very sanguine of the success of the new enterprise. There is a rich farming country around Tekoa, and a go... Full story
Dear Savvy Senior, What are the eligibility requirements to get Medicaid coverage for nursing home care? Caregiving Daughter Dear Caregiving, The rules and requirements for Medicaid eligibility for nursing home care are complicated and will vary according to the state where your parent lives. With that said, here’s a general, simplified rundown of what it takes to qualify. Medicaid Eligibility Medicaid, the joint federal and state program that covers health care for the poor, is also the largest single payer of America’s nursing home bills for...
Paid Obituaries: See Weekly Pages: Nov. 2, 2017 Wallis Friel: June 4, 1931 - Oct. 24, 2017 Clarence Haeg: May 6, 1936 - Oct. 18, 2017 Chuck Hughes: Oct. 31, 1958 - Oct. 20, 2017 Richard Lehn: Nov. 11, 1931 - Oct. 20, 2017... Full story
Lisa Brown and Matthew Sutherland, candidates in the 5th Congressional District, will be at an evening reception hosted by the Whitman County Democratic Central Committee Sunday, Nov. 12, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Banyans on the Ridge in Pullman. The Whitman County Democratic Central Committee coordinates the political organization and activity of the Democratic Party in Whitman County and meets every second Wednesday of the month at Bishop Place Independent Living....
The St. John/Endicott school districts are working to better their procedures for lockdowns with help from Sheriff’s Deputy Jim Pelissier who lives in Endicott. “They told me what their policies were, and I made suggestions how to make that work better,” said Pelissier. After being approached by the schools, Pelissier met with staff of the SJE schools and discussed lockdown procedures and what could happen. He made some suggestions on how to make some things a little safer. “In some areas it was fine,” he said. SJE Supt. Suzanne Schmick n...
Thursday, Nov. 2 Albion - 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. - Thursday Art - Kids, come and get your fingers busy during an hour of mixed media art. Albion - 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. - Free Medicare Help - Join SHIBA volunteers, Joyce and Daniel Leonard, for free and impartial information to meet your needs. Drop-in any time to receive assistance, as Medicare is a changing and complex process. Tekoa - 4 to 5 p.m. - Ladies Craft Night - Bring a friend and enjoy crafts, conversation and the sharing of expertise. Friday, Nov. 3 Colfax - 12 p.m. - Meet a Local Author - B... Full story
Missoula Theatre returns to Tekoa Tekoa Empire Theatre hosts the Missoula Children’s Theatre for the week of Nov. 6 through 11 with "Peter and Wendy" as this year's production. The theatre program will be hosted by a cooperative agreement between the local theatre, Tekoa School officials and the Missoula Children’s Theatre staff. The free drama and theatre training will be at Tekoa Empire Theatre, 126 S. Crosby, next to E-clairs in downtown Tekoa. Children are invited for tryouts beginning at...
Deanna Elizabeth Aeschliman, daughter of John Corwin (Cory) and Rosemarie Aeschliman of Colfax, and Casey Heath Clark, son of Randy and Ellen Clark of Gunnison, Colo., were married Sept. 30 in a setting of full fall colors outside a log cabin venue in Gunnison, Colo. Officiating was their mutual friend and mentor, Ryan Pringle, who with his family, runs the Waunita Hot Springs Ranch where Deanna and Casey met and worked the five previous years. As requested, he conducted the ceremony in the shor... Full story
AT COLFAX SCHOOL: Monday: 12:30 dismissal - Chicken nuggets or cheeseburger, rice, fresh veggies, fruit. Tuesday: 12:30 dismissal - Straw hats or chicken patty, refried beans, fruit, donut. Wednesday: 12:30 dismissal - Maple bites or cheeseburger, egg patty, hash brown, fruit. Thursday: 12:30 dismissal - Mac and cheese or chicken patty, peas, bread stick, fruit. Friday: Veterans Day - no school! AT ENDICOTT SCHOOL: Monday: Chicken nuggets, baked beans, biscuit, pears. Tuesday: Mexican casserole, muffin, veggie tray, banana. Wednesday: 2:15...
During its October meeting, the Whitman County Library Board of Trustees approved a special election to restore the library’s levy tax rate. The measure will go before county voters living outside of Pullman city limits on Feb. 13, 2018. The Board deemed the measure necessary in light of heavy usage and a dropping tax rate due to limitations set forth in Initiative 747 which limits property tax revenue increases to one percent per year. The library can collect up to 50 cents per $1,000 of assessed value, but because of I-747 limits on r... Full story
Molly Overby wasn’t born in Colfax, but her mother was and summers spent with grandparents, Jim and Jerry James meant Whitman County was always at least a second home. Molly grew up living in California, the Tri-Cities and Utah, and lived in Texas for a while after marriage to her husband Kent. But they and her parents all found their way back to this area between 2000 when her parents, Terry and Jackie Ryan, moved to the family farm, and 2014 when Molly and Kent moved to Colfax. Kent works for Facilities Services at WSU while Molly is the S...
Lacrosse LaCrosse FFA meats team placed third at the National FFA convention this week in Indianapolis, Ind. Team members are Nicole Harder, Britte Harder, Abby McGregor. FFA advisor is Lisa Baser. Nicole Harder was sixth in individual scoring. LaCrosse third, fourth and fifth graders attended the Spokane Symphony’s presentation for students Oct. 25. After this performance at the Fox theater, the students visited the Northwest Cultural Museum and walked through the Titanic exhibit. Students in grades K-5 are observing Red Ribbon week, which h...
Rosalia will conduct a Veterans Day Ceremony Saturday, Nov. 11, at 11 a.m. at Veterans Memorial Park, which is located behind the Texaco Visitors Center/service station in Rosalia. Patricia Voge will be mistress of ceremony. Father Mike Savelesky will give the invocation, and Karl Dieseldorff will sing the national anthem. Mayor Nan Konishi will give the welcome. Rosalia Boy Scouts will perform the flag ceremony and lead the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance and retirement of old flags. Guest speaker Sr. Master Sargent Bruce Pritchard is a... Full story
Endicott Leroy and Lorena Mattly celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary over the weekend. They were married in Condon, Ore., on Oct. 25, 1957. Their family came to celebrate the anniversary. Those attending were daughter Lori McNeilly from Colfax; her daughter Misty and Matt Zornacki and children Isaac Kobelski, Gage and Ali Zornacki of Endicott; daughter Linda Peterson and friend Dave from Deer Park; daughter Linet with sons Hudson and Cooper from Spokane; son Dillon and friend Britni from Spokane; daughter McKensie, husband Andrew and Son... Full story
Dusty Jan and Harm Smith had a get-together of relatives Saturday and Sunday. Ron and Sue Zimmerman, Spokane, are cousins of Harm’s, and their son and daughter-in-law, David and Laura Boland of the Seattle area, stayed at The Parsonage Bed and Breakfast. Joining them for breakfast Sunday were the Smith’s, their daughter, Gina Morgan of Yakima, and Harm’s brother and nephew, Walt Smith and Parker of Clyde Hill. Last weekend, Steve Camp helped with the annual Washington State Sheep Producers meeting at the Hilltop in Pullman. The Whitman Count...
Palouse School preschool class made a trip to the pumpkin patch at Enchanted Paths Lavender Farm. They participated in a fall scavenger hunt and picked their pumpkins. Once they had their favorite pumpkins, they took them to the top of the hill to roll down....
Above: Anna Siebert, Marty Meserve and Cody Meserve paint pumpkins at the Endicott PTO Halloween Carnival Saturday. At upper left, clockwise: Children and adults start the first stretch of the Costume Fun Run at Endicott. Costume contest and potluck invoked costumes from staff and residetnts at Hill-Ray. Hill-Ray residents decorated doors including this one of the Temples which won the Scariest award. Whitman County Treasurer and staff dress up in a Gilligan’s Island theme to celebrate H...
A prison guard, a riot, a one-motel Montana town, an only child in north Spokane. They all come together in Colfax Tuesday, Nov. 7, with a visit from author S.M. Hulse and her “Everybody Reads” selection “Black River.” The 12 p.m. luncheon at Colfax library is part of four days of events from Nez Perce to Pullman for the program in which people read the same book in the tri-county area. One title is featured each year. For 2017, it is Hulse’s debut novel (2015), written as part of graduate...
MARRIAGE LICENSES James Garrett Macki, 37, and Jessica Elizabeth Cumbee, 32, both Pullman, Oct. 10. Daniel Patrick O'Rourke, 39, and Candice Marie Brager, 23, both Pullman, Oct. 10. Sean Todd Neal, 27, and Jia Xie, 30, both Garfield, Oct. 11. Shuo Li, 28, and Silu Lyu, 24, both Pullman, Oct. 11 Zachariah Nathaniel Barnes, 24, and Michell Dionicia, 19, both Pullman, Oct. 11. Yuriy Leonid Napelenok, 32, and Catherine Megan Toolson, 32, both Pullman, Oct. 13. David Edward Cramer, 25, and Raelynn Louise Claflin, 24, both Pullman, Oct. 13. Nolan Eri...
Defending Jacobs I would like to respond to the allegations about my husband, Ken Jacobs, against the trail in Rosalia. (Julie Griffin letter Oct. 26) Did she have a recording of that meeting that she remembers it so well? What I remember and know about my husband, is that he was always in favor of having the John Wayne Trail. My recall of that time is the parks department was trying to put through making the trail head for Rosalia, up on the hill between lst and 7th, open it up for horse trailers and campers. That was a bad idea. That is a...
