Articles from the November 23, 2016 edition
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Legals: Nov. 24, 2016
NOTICE OF A DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE (DNS) AND A CONDITIONAL USE HEARING Whitman County Planning issued a Determination of Nonsignificance (DNS) under the State Environmental Policy Act Rules (Chapter 197-11 WAC) for the following project:...
Film set work at Garfield
Daniel Vasquez, a member of the art department on the production crew for “The Last Champion,” a movie filming on the Palouse this winter, works in the former Smokin' Papa's restaurant in Gar... Full story
Jingle Bell fun run to start Pullman fest
The YMCA of the Palouse will present the sixth annual Jingle Bell Fun Run in Pullman Dec. 3. Registration is at 3:15 p.m., the race starts at 4 p.m. The holiday-themed run is the official kickoff to Pullman's Holiday Fest, an annual shop local...
Good Old Days: Nov. 24, 2016
Early Colfax Post Office Constructed in 1902 to house unknown businesses, this building became known as the Post Office Building after the United States Post Office began leasing one of the store...
Selbu auction helps support church missions
Dusty Sunday, Selbu Lutheran Church conducted its annual Bazaar Mission auction. Auctioneers were Kirk Wigen and Leonard Aune. The fundraiser for church-supported missions raised more than $3,200. Thursday, Nov. 10, several Dusty residents watched...
Empowering, Inc. hosts gift drive
Empowering, Inc., will again conduct a holiday gift drive to benefit foster children. The Spokane-based firm will host its eighth annual drive in rural communities to benefit children in those communities. The company is asking for board games and...
Etcetera: Nov. 24, 2016
Erin Wise returns to Tekoa Tekoa High graduate Erin Wise will come back to Tekoa for a vocal performance Dec. 11 at 2 p.m. at the Tekoa Empire Theatre. The concert will be titled "The Next Chapter: a Season of Hope" to celebrate the holidays and the...
Savvy Senior: How to Find and Hire a Good Handyman or Contractor
Dear Savvy Senior, What’s the best way to find a good handyman or tradesman to do some work around the house? I’ve have had some bad luck lately with unprofessional workers who do shoddy work and charge too much. Frustrated Senior Dear Fru...
11 local vendors at Endicott sale
Endicott Shop Locally for the Holidays was at the Endicott Food Center Saturday, Nov. 19, hosted by Jenny Meyer and her work crew. Eleven vendors set up with their wares and sold to shoppers from 1 to 4 p.m. The refreshments were set up for everyone... Full story
Homestead Ministries nears 500,000
Tom Riedner and Greg Nolan partnered nearly two-and-a-half years ago to form Homestead Ministries, a nondenominational Christian ministry which aims to provide meals for those in need through soup packets. Riedner called it “a faith thing.” “So...
Fifth graders see weaving site
Lacrosse LaCrosse fifth graders visited Nancy Taylor's home to see her loom. Nancy explained how to set it up, and she let the students use the shuttle and press the pedals. Nancy also gave the students a tour of her log cabin, and they saw many...
Swank gets new three-wheeler
Billy Swank of Colfax is now riding a new Evo electric powered three-wheel bicycle. Swank uses a three-wheeler to get around town and haul items for his recycling business. The new bicycle is fitted... Full story
Rosalia women's Yule party booked for Dec. 5
Rosalia The annual Rosalia Women's Christmas party is planned for Dec. 5, 2016, at Holy Rosary Parish 622 N. Plaza Ave., Rosalia, at 7 p.m. All women in the Rosalia, Malden, Pine City and Thornton... Full story
Library Calendar: Nov. 24, 2016
Thursday, Nov. 24 All 14 Branches – Closed: Happy Thanksgiving! Palouse – 7:45 a.m. – The 12th Annual Turkey Leg Fun Run brought to you by the Library and the Green Frog Café. This is a great time and the proceeds fund children’s books for the libr... Full story
Menus: Nov. 24, 2016
AT COLFAX SCHOOL: Monday: Bulldog burger, cheese, fries, fruit, baked beans. Tuesday: Teriyaki chicken, rice, green beans, sunshine bar, fruit. Wednesday: Corn dog, nacho chips, green salad, fruit. AT ENDICOTT SCHOOL: Monday: Chicken parmesan, noodle...
Gladys Edgerton to mark 100th birthday
Gladys Edgerton enjoys lunch while talking about her upcoming 100th birthday. A party 100 years in the making will be at the Colfax United Methodist Church Saturday, Dec. 3, at 11 a.m. Gladys...
Webers will mark 70th anniversary
LeRoy and Gertrude Ann (Trudy) Weber marked their 70th wedding anniversary Nov. 16. Weber and Gertrude Ann Druffel were married Nov. 26, 1946, at St. Gall Catholic Church in Colton. They raised their...
My Favorite Recipes: Meet Judy Moore, Colfax
Front row, from left: Gary Moore, Lane Moore, Taylor Peterson, Hannah Baerlocher, Trevor Peterson and Judy Moore. Backrow, from left: Luke Moore, Chase Baerlocher, Tanner Peterson and Cole...
Music festival set for Dec. 4
A Christmas music festival has been booked for Sunday, Dec. 4, at 6:30 p.m. at the LDS church at 2600 W. A Street in Moscow, behind Wal-Mart. The fifth annual Community Christmas Music Festival will include performances by the handbell choirs from...
Holiday cooking classes at Dahmen
Dahmen Barn in Uniontown Dec. 14, beginning at 6 p.m., will offer an adult workshop titled "Prime Rib and Holiday Appetizers," a hands-on session in the kitchen under the direction of executive chef...
Christmas tea at Center to benefit Late Bloomers
Cherry Alice Van Tine is ready to pour tea for guests at the Christmas Tea, Dec. 3 at The Center in Colfax. The new Colfax Tea Club plans a festive holiday luncheon tea Saturday, Dec. 3, at 1 p.m. at... Full story
Holiday Gift Gala set at Dahmen
The 11th annual Holiday Gift Gala along with book signings will be Saturday, Dec. 3, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Dahmen Barn in Uniontown. Two local authors plus 16 artists and craftspeople will join... Full story
Falling numbers’ projects advance at WSU
Craig Morris, USDA Western Wheat Quality Laboratory director, at WSU site where researchers bake as many as 4,000 Japanese sponge cakes per year. Alicia Kiszonas, research biologist, traces a concept...
New pole at the park
Crew members from Avista prepare to replace a pole at Schmuck Park in Colfax Monday as part of the utility’s wood pole management program. “We get a lot of life out of them,” said Paul Kimmel, Avist... Full story
On The Record: Nov. 24, 2016
REAL ESTATE SALES Carol Jorstad, Pullman, to City of Pullman, two land parcels north of Highway 270 and east of Pullman for Pullman-Moscow Airport project, $112,477 for 10.47 acre parcel and $597,523 for 54.69 acres parcel, Oct. 7. Three Forks...