Articles from the November 26, 2009 edition
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Whitman Hospital trying out new patient care techniques
Lois Scholz holds up a belt she and Nurse Kaye Gorton use to help her walk after her knee Surgery Backed by a state-wide hospital organization, the Whitman Hospital is making some changes from the ground up in an attempt to better prepare in-care pat...
Almost ready for the table
Two 43-pound turkeys lie ready for dressing out at Dick Appel’s farm near Mockonema. The Appels raise about 20 turkeys a year and sell some of the birds to other local families. Grandsons Kade, 7, at left, and Zack, 9, Kunkel examine the dead b...
Tax credit, WSU budget heat up housing market
Whitman County’s real estate market has seen a marked increase in activity over the past year. Home sales during the third quarter of 2009 were 16 percent higher than the same period in 2008, according to a housing market report issued earlier t...
Offer $5,000 reward in safe heist
A $5,000 reward has been offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspect or suspects in a safe heist from a residence in north central Whitman County, according to Sheriff Brett Myers. The sheriff said a John Deere safe...
Wells prepped for aquifer test
Colfax wells were slated to be fitted last week with monitors to prepare them for an area-wide pumping shutdown to measure aquifer impact. The Colfax test coincides with similar shutdowns in Moscow, Pullman and other members of the Palouse Basin...
Santa books LaCrosse stop
Lacrosse Breakfast with Santa will be Saturday, Dec. 5, at the TeaPot Cafe from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Free juice and muffins will be served to all children while supplies last. A drawing will be conducted for a Christmas stocking filled with goodies...
Menus - Nov. 26, 2009
Week of Nov. 30 - Dec. 4, 2009 At Colton School: Monday: Pizza, green salad, fries, fruit. Tuesday: French dip sandwiches, onion rings, baked beans, fruit. Wednesday: Lasagna with meat sauce, garlic bread, green salad, fruit and Jello. Thursday:...
Palouse Empire Fair 2009 Beef Carcass award winners
Winners in the 2009 Palouse Empire Fair Beef Carcass of Merit and Premier Steer Contests were announced October 21, 2009, at the Palouse Empire Fairgrounds. First Place in the McIntosh-Reeves Carcass of Merit Contest was AnnaLee Sears of Pullman....
Savvy Senior - Nov. 26, 2009
Hearing Aid Assistance for Seniors in Need Dear Savvy Senior, Are there any organizations that you know of that offer low-cost hearing aids to seniors on a very tight budget? Hard of Hearing Dear Hard of Hearing, Unfortunately, there are millions of...
Leafing ends Monday
Next Monday, Nov. 30, will be the last date for leaf bag collections in Colfax, according to Andy Rogers, city public works director. Residents will be responsible for disposing of any leaves they collect after that date....
Hospital Highlights - Nov. 26, 2009
Today I was reading the “Musings” sent weekly by Leo Greenawalt, President of the Washington State Hospital Association. In this edition, Leo states that a CEO has two critical roles to play: Overall, the CEO must set the pace in maintaining the vis...
People extra! Nov. 26, 2009
Bank Left Gallery plans Yule event The fifth annual Christmas open house and concert at the Bank Left Gallery, “Christmas Spell,” will be Dec. 5 from 1 to 8 p.m., with live music by pianist Caroline Germain, vocalist Nancy Grunewald, jazz mus...
Potluck dinner set at Lamont
Lamont The monthly potluck will be at the Lamont Community Center Sunday, Dec. 6, at 1 p.m. Everyone is invited. Debbie and Nick Siemans were weekend guests at the home of Chet and Ardis Swift of Lamont. They are missionaries in Germany working with...
Tekoa Cub Scouts distribute 14 food boxes
Tekoa Tekoa Cub Scout Pack recently completed their annual gathering of food for families in need. Fourteen boxes were collected and distributed to local families. Members include Frankie Allen, Garrett Blomgren, Dillon Eaton, Carson Fuchs, AJ Harp,...
Farmington quilters raffle set for bazaar
FARMINGTON Farmington Sewing Ladies Group has been working to complete a handmade quilt. They have been meeting two times a week to finish it and are raffling it off. The money raised from ticket sales will go toward supporting a variety of...
Seventh Starlight parade, Santa slated at Garfield
GARFIELD This year’s seventh annual Starlight parade in Garfield will be Sunday, Dec. 6, starting at 5:30 p.m. in downtown Garfield. The event starts with a parade of entries decorated with Christmas lights. Santa will be a feature of the parade. I...
Firm to stash chlorine at Belmont
Part of the Gazette was uploaded today due to the Thanksgiving holiday. The rest of the news will be uploaded by Saturday. Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving! You can view all the current pages in the Weekly Paper section. The siding tracks at...
Letters - Nov. 26, 2009
Higher calling Question: What is more important? Celebrating Thanksgiving with family and friends or taking junior to a sports practice or game? How about the same choice for Christmas day? This issue of sports practice on the holiday itself is...
Scholz 100th brings 70 guests
Dusty Approximately 70 guests gave Kathleen Scholz best wishes last week at a party in her home to celebrate her 100th birthday. Guests enjoyed a dinner prepared by Kevin and Kathy Atwood, Diane Monson and Vicki Broeckel. Country Bible Church loaned...
Craft show ready at Rosalia
Rosalia Rosalia’s 12th annual market craft show will be Dec. 5 from 9 to 4 at the Rosalia Community Center. Specialty crafts, baked goods, cooking tools, art, jewelry, photography, floral a...
'Rock 'n Roll' hits Oakesdale stage
Oakesdale Oakesdale Drama Department presented “Long Live Rock-N-Roll” Friday night. Those participating were Desiree Chappell, Drake Hinkins, Trevor Renstrom, Michael Conklin, Katie Graffis, Cora Fisher, Nick Wright, Kaela Dewan, Jeffrey Degon, Bri...
Revenues keep falling in county's 2010 budget
Whitman County Treasurer Robert Lothspeich lowered his 2010 revenue projections from Whitman County investments this week after the state’s Local Government Investment Pool again lowered earning rates. Interest off investments were originally slated...
Etc. Nov. 26, 2009
New Storytime site Because of renovations underway at the library building storytime sessions at the Colfax Library will be on the second floor of US Bank beginning next week, Dec. 3. Baby time for ages 0-2 begins at 10:10 a.m. with songs, finger...
Surviving another Thanksgiving holiday
Appearing well aware of the traditional Thanksgiving feasts that will fill local tables in a few short days, a flock of wild turkeys flee the approach of Amy Soncarty and her camera across a field last week in the Colfax area. Luckily for these...
Colfax-Irish rematch will decide state 2B entry
Tyler McNannay of Colfax has South Bend QB David Lorton in his clutches after the Bulldog defense pulled off another crunch in Saturday's quarter-final game at Gonzaga. Austin Neu (52) and Tyler Morse follow McNannay into the fray while South Bend's...