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The most expensive mid-term election in history has come to an end. Republicans gained control of the House and picked up seats in the Senate as well as many state offices. Overall, it is the most dramatic turnaround for one political party in decades. Aside from being historically expensive, this election cycle was historically rancorous and negative. Mitch McConnell, Senate minority leader, declared that the Republican’s first priority is to make President Obama a one-term president. Obama called opponents “enemies.” If such parti...
In Oakesdale he is known as the Super Prince. Not because Jake Dingman has special powers or claim to a crown, but because he is the superintendent-principal of the Oakesdale School District. “To me, Super Prince is a lot of fun,” he said. Jake came to Oakesdale to be the Super Prince three years ago. Before that he was living in Denver, Colo., where he had worked as a teacher, principal and superintendent. “I always wanted to be a teacher. More than that, I always wanted to be a principal,” he...
8 years ago, November 6, 1885 A stallion valued at $500, belonging to M.J. Sexton, was stolen from that gentleman’s stable a mile north of town last Monday night. The thief took a northward course and was followed by a couple of deputies, who had not returned Thursday noon, from which it is inferred that they are following a warm trail. The horse, jaded by hard riding, returned to his stable Wednesday, looking considerably worse for his jaunt. It is a pity the horse can’t talk. The Colton cheese factory was attached and closed by cre...
Oakesdale Oakesdale High presented their annual play last Saturday night in the Oakesdale gym. The cast consisted of 23 high school students participating as actors and stagehands for the production of Horror High. Bridge Club was recently hosted by Penny Rickett at the Feeding Station in Tekoa. Winning high prize was Darlene Rickett, 2nd High Nina Gregory, Traveling Marvel Ebert and Bingo Donna Fisher. June Crow will host Thursday in Tekoa at the Feeding Station. During October the Nighthawks have been supporting Breast Cancer Awareness with...
COLFAX – The Colfax Bulldogs are going to the state tournament. Colfax defeated Upper Columbia Academy on Wednesday at home in four sets (25-20, 24-26, 25-17, 25-25-18). "They just outplayed us in the second set," said Colfax Coach Brandy Brown. "Then we turned it around and started to execute our goals better and forced them to make mistakes." The win puts them in the District 7 finals and means they are the top seed for the state tournament if they win. If they lose, they go to state in the n...
Services for George Gault, 93, retired Colfax area farmer, will be Saturday, Nov. 6, at 11 a.m. at Colfax Methodist Church. Mr. Gault died Sunday, Oct. 31, 2010. Born Sept. 10, 1917, in Seattle, to George Sr. and Rosanna Lyon Gault, he moved with his family to Lind and Spokane Valley prior to moving to Colfax when he was a junior in high school. He graduated from Colfax High School with the class of 1934 and obtained a chemistry degree from Whitman College. He went on to do graduate studies at Washington State College and worked as a chemist fo...
Dear Savvy Senior What are the absolute cheapest cell phone plans available to seniors today? I’ve had a cell phone for nearly four years that I rarely use, but I like having it for emergency purposes. Infrequent Caller Dear Infrequent, For seniors who don’t use their cell phone very often but still want one for emergencies or occasional calls, there are a number of low-cost plans available depending on your specific needs. Here’s where to find some of the cheapest deals. Prepaid Plans The best way infrequent cell phone users can save money...
The Best Hands on Care Award for 2010 was presented to Whitman Hospital by the Washington State Hospital Association (WSHA) at its annual meeting in Seattle recently. The award recognizes the staff’s dedication to stopping the spread of infection by strictly observing hand washing guidelines. “When patients come to us, they can trust us to do everything possible to prevent infection,” said Dorcy Chenard, WHMC Infection Prevention Officer. “This award demonstrates one of our hospital’s core values – trustworthiness,” she added. Studies have...
LaCrosse Jasper Trucking sponsored the Halloween costume contest Sunday. Winning the infant to 2 years was Minnie Mouse, Brooklynn Casey, granddaughter of Ed and Debbie Casey. Avery Fleming as a black cat won the 3-5 years category and she is the daughter of Loren and Melissa Fleming. The 6-8 years group was won by Dustin Broeckel, son of JB and Jen Broeckel, dressed as a camouflage soldier and Trey Fleming, son of Chad and Wendy Fleming was a scary vampire in the 9-11 age group. Norma Gibson won the 12 and up as a scarecrow. Norma Gibson and M...
Ellen I. Miller, daughter of Andrea and George Miller of St. John, has received a $1,000 Auvil undergraduate scholar fellowship from Washington State University. This fellowship is to support independent undergraduate research, scholarship or creative activity that is supervised by a faculty member. Miller graduated from St. John-Endicott High School in 2007. She expects to graduate from WSU in 2011 with a degree in natural resource sciences....
Jennifer D. DeGon, a 2006 graduate of Rosalia High School, has received a $2,000 Margaret Sheely Parker Scholarship from Washington State University. She expects to graduate from WSU in 2011 with a degree in social studies and secondary education. She is the daughter of Phyllis Brown of Rosalia and Doug DeGon of Spangle....
Hooper Bill and Della Evans traveled to Kenwood recently to attend a celebration of the 50th wedding anniversary of Della’s niece, Linda, and husband Bob Brison. Friday of last week Bill and Della traveled to Walla Walla to attend lunch with granddaughters Lacey and Amanda Evans. On Sunday Della, daughter Shan Webley and granddaughter Maureen Webley attended the ballet performance of Cinderella in Pullman....
