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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 patients for home recovery. Their aim is to decrease the chances of a patient being re-admitted, said Whitman chief clinical officer, Denise Fowler. Two patient rooms have been tested since October, and if all goes well, Fowler hopes to take the program to all of the 25 hospital’s patient rooms soon. S...
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 birds Tuesday....
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 this month by the Washington Center for Real Estate Research. New home construction also rose, with the 28 building permits issued during the third quarter a 22 percent increase over 2008. Glenn Crellin, director of the center for Washington State University, credited the federal first-time homebuyer t...
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 was taken from the residence last Friday night or Saturday morning. The safe contained numerous firearms, cash, rare coins, hundreds of silver dollars, bank notes, jewelry and property deeds. The reward has been offered by a private party....
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 Aquifer Committee. The towns and universities will fill their reservoirs and then shut off the well pumps for a day and measure the result, if any, on the aquifer. Colfax Public Works Director Andy Rogers reported at the Nov. 16 city council session that monitors which will measure the level and water...
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 for one boy and one girl. All are welcome to come and get photos taken with Santa. The event is sponsored by the LaCrosse Business Association and the Community Club. The fall sports awards banquet for athletes and their families will be on Dec. 1 at 7 p.m. in the Washtucna multi-purpose room. The... Full story
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: Sweet and sour chicken over rice, mixed veggies, fruit. Friday: Quesadillas, corn, fruit, churros. COUNCIL ON AGING SENIOR PROGRAM MENUS Week of Nov. 30 - Dec. 4, 2009 Colfax-Plymouth Congregational Church: Wednesday — Western barbecue chicken, mashed potatoes, cole slaw, biscuit, birthday dessert, m... Full story
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. AnnaLee’s name was engraved on the Joe Palumbo Memorial Traveling Trophy which has the names of past winners. Second Place in the Beef Carcass of Merit Contest went to Nick Niehenke of Colton and third to Cody Claussen of Colfax. Cash awards sponsored by McIntosh Angus and Bar R Cattle Company were p...
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 U.S. seniors with hearing loss that go without needed hearing aids because they simply can’t afford them. Digital hearing aids are expensive, typically costing between $1,000 and $3,000 per ear, and most insurance companies, including Medicare, don’t cover them. But there’s good news! Today, there... Full story
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.... Full story
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 vision of the organization. Just as important, the CEO ought to spend a considerable amount of time on strategy – which makes perfect sense to me. But, Leo noted, here comes the “rub.” He cannot recall anytime in his career where so many “emergencies” have interrupted his plans for a week or a month. I...
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 musician Geoff Allen, and others. The gallery will feature handmade Christmas ornaments, one of a kind textiles, woven jewelry demonstrations, paintings, and Christmas niches by local artists Cori Dantini, Nelson Duran, Dottie Jo Kite, Jocival Ferreira and Kate Pierson. Dahmen barn receives $5,000 sti... Full story
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 Trans World Radio. They are in the States visiting churches, friends and relatives and will return to Germany Dec. 18. Debbie is the daughter of Richard and Zelma Steward. Richard grew up in the Lamont area and graduated from Lamont High School in 1944. Jill Swannack and Linda Stanescu from Sprague...
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, Dane Kittock, Zach McFarland, Craig Mueller and Jake Mueller. Comforts of Home of Tekoa hosted their sixth chartered bus trip Oct. 3 - 4. Quilters and antiquers were treated to a tour of historic homes in Wallace and visited the ghost town of Burke, plus antique shopping in the downtown district of... Full story
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 community events. Tickets are one for $3, two for $5, and the drawing will be during the Farmington Christmas Bazaar, slated Dec. 12 and 13 at the Farmington Community Center. Artisan and crafters interested in having a table during this weekend can contact Laura Hokenson or Donna Triplett. The Sewing...
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. Immediately following the parade, Santa sets up for a jolly visit with children of all ages at the Garfield Fire Station. While sharing their wishes for the holiday season, children and their parents can enjoy delightful refreshments — hot chocolate and special Christmas cookies. At the conclusion of...
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 Belmont, long used to store empty rail cars like the petroleum tankers pictured above, may soon be fenced off to store tanker cars filled with chlorine. A Texas chlorine manufacturing company is looking to store up to 4,500 tons of toxic chlorine in tanker cars on railroad sidings at Belmont along the...
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 being discussed by our school board as we speak. Our school board is trying to uphold a policy of no practices or games on holidays; they are even trying to keep Wednesday nights free. The school board is recognizing the value of time spent with family at home. What are we thinking? Historically, our...
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 tables and chairs to accommodate the guests. Relatives who were able to attend included her daughters, Claudia K. Ebling, Seattle, and Kathy S. Atwood, Westwood, Calif.; grandchildren Wendy Frieden, Bethany, Conn.; Brian Ebling, Chicago, Ill.; Kevin Atwood, Dusty, who also was the host, K. Lucy...
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 arrangements, candles and special cards will be on sale, and door prizes will be offered throughout the day. Cherrie Simpson from Colville will be guest speaker and singer for the Rosalia Ladies annual Christmas party Monday, Dec. 7, at the Rosalia Baptist Church Fellowship Hall beginning at 7 p.m. All women f...
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, Britney Radford, Amanda Tarbuck, Katie Wright, Jesse Johnson, Brandon Hovde, Lance Lindgren, Anna Mills, Zach Conklin, Debby Betz, Katie Renstrom, Alisa Jones, Hayley Adams, Jacey Headley, Alexa Lindgren, Emily Paddock, Alex Lanius and Joey Hooper. The director was Patty Mills. The Birthday group got... Full story
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 to generate near $500,000 next year, but continually falling interest rates have whittled that down. Lothspeich said Tuesday he is expecting interest will generate $200,000 in 2010. “It’s a pretty drastic drop from where we were just a couple of years ago,” said Lothspeich. The Federal Reserve has r... Full story
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 plays and a short story. Toddler time for ages 2-3 starts at 10:30 a.m. with preschool time for ages 4-6 at 11 a.m. Craft sale at Palouse The Palouse Round Table craft sale will be Dec. 5 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Palouse Arts Council Building, formerly the Palouse Grange Hall. Many unique,...
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 birds, most of the poultry at holiday gatherings is more easily obtained from local meat markets....
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 Zach Boyes (34) attempts to slow things up for the Indians. Colfax and DeSales at Kennewick’s Lampson field in November with the winner advancing in the state football playoff grid. It happened last year, and it will happen again Saturday at 4 p.m. Lone difference in the matchup is the playoff s... Full story
