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Jeanne Sapp and Susie Miller of Colfax have received the Weight Watchers Rookies of the Year award. Sapp is a Weight Watchers leader who helps local residents lose weight, and Miller supports members’ efforts as receptionist. Julie Clare, territory manager for Weight Watchers, noted the duo consistently encourages members to achieve their weight loss goals while providing outstanding service to members and energizing fellow co-workers to do the same. Sapp and Miller lead meetings in the Colfax area....
Washington Agriculture and Forestry Education Foundation is seeking qualified candidates for up to 24 fellowships in Class 33 of its leadership program. People involved in agriculture, forestry, or fisheries industries are encouraged to apply. Deadline is April 30. Each year up to 24 people from throughout the state are selected to participate in the 18-month leadership development program which serves to broaden skills, enrich experiences, and increase knowledge. The mission of the program is to develop leaders for the natural resources...
Palouse Market will aid SACK projects McLeod’s Palouse Market in Palouse will donate a portion of all sales Saturday, Dec. 19, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. to Support And Caring for Kids which helps fund scholarships for Garfield and Palouse graduating seniors, as well as supporting other school activities. Last year SACK was able to offer two $400 scholarships for seniors, fill teacher wish lists for their classrooms, and provide refreshments for concerts and other activities. Colton reindeer project The craft project at Colton Library’s Third Thu... Full story
Glenn Voshell The memorial service to celebrate the life of Glenn David Voshell, 44, Pullman, will be today, Thursday, Dec. 17, at 1:30 p.m. at the School Gymnasium in Colton. He died Saturday, Dec. 12, 2009 from injuries sustained in a fall during a hunting trip outside of Colton. Born March 6, 1965, in Vancouver, to Billy and Anne Marie Peterson Voshell, he grew up in LaCenter where he graduated from high school. He was active in both basketball and baseball while in high school. Following graduation he attended Clark College in Vancouver... Full story
PULLMAN BIRTHS Damman, Liesanna Elaine, born Nov. 27, 2009, at seven pounds, four ounces, to Erin Kimball and Niels Damman of Pullman. Paternal grandparents are Cor and Hester Damman, Winkerswyle, the Netherlands. Maternal grandparents are Gerry and Judy Kimball, Ashland, Ore. Dhungel, Auysh, born Nov. 28, 2009, at six pounds, eight ounces, to Ramesh Dhungel of Pullman. Paternal grandparents are Geeta Dhungel, Kathmandu, Nepal. Maternal grandparents are Junardan Dhungana, Bimala Dhungana, Kathmandu, Nepal. Moehrle, Jacob Donald, born Nov. 24, 2...
8 years ago, Dec. 26, 1884 On last Thursday afternoon about six o’clock, just after the Gazette had gone to press, an alarm of fire was sounded and much to the dismay of our citizens the public school house was found to be doomed to destruction by the fiery elements. By the time a general alarm was given, it was apparent that the building could not be saved, and such persons as could reach the house in season to do any good devoted their energies to saving the furniture and books. Not withstanding the haplessness of the case, the engine w...
Chestnuts roastin’ on an open fire Jack Frost nipping at your nose Yuletide carols being sung by a choir And folks dressed up like eskimos A big part of each Christmas season is the music. It begins to come out of radios, store speakers, elevators and lots of other places to provide an audio background for the holiday season. In this area, Christmas music fans can select from a variety of live Christmas music at all levels. With two university towns, the Palouse offers a rich variety each holiday season. Nat King Cole’s The Christmas Song aut... Full story
What You Should Know About Herbal Supplements Herbal Beware While herbal remedies have been used for centuries to treat a variety of ills, it’s important to know that some herbs can actually be harmful to your health and many don’t do what they claim to do. Herbs can also cause a large number of side effects and drug interactions, so it’s very important to talk with your doctor before you decide to try one. Do They Work? Since they are unregulated by the FDA, there are lots of ongoing clinical trials being conducted to determine the effec... Full story
In the gospel of Matthew chapter 1, verses 18 thru 25, the birth of Jesus Christ is recorded. Mary, a young virgin, was engaged to Joseph but when he discovered that Mary had become pregnant he was shocked. The Bible says that the Holy Spirit had divinely impregnated Mary with the Savior of the world (Luke 1:35). Joseph, not knowing about this, thought that Mary had cheated on him with another man. Joseph was a man of integrity and knew the law of divorce (Deuteronomy 22:23-24), so he decided not to humiliate her but to secretly release her...
Tekoa Portia Pillig, owner of Tekoa’s Variety Store, for the fourth year has headed up Tekoa’s Giving Tree to children of her hometown. “I want to be sure that every child has something to open under the tree,” Portia stated. Every year she says many come to the store asking for help for their young ones. Gifts are given out to children 18 years and younger. Tekoa has been very generous in their giving and continues to help this year. Saturday, a group of volunteers, regulars being Portia, Linda Eggers, Holly Squibb and Jennifer Leitner...
ROSALIA Choirs from the Assembly of God and United Methodist Church in Rosalia have combined to present two performances of the Christmas Cantata “O Night Devine.” The first performance will be Sunday, Dec. 20, at 6 p.m. at the Assembly of God Church. The second performance will be Christmas Eve at 7 p.m. in the United Methodist Church. Laurel Heinemann will direct the 30-voice combined choir. Solo performances will also be on the program in addition to the cantata. All are invited. Rosalia Lib... Full story
Lamont Lamont Community Church will present their Christmas program Sunday at 10 a.m. There will be a skit by the Junior Church children and musical numbers. Everyone is invited to attend. There is a community potluck on New Years Day beginning at 1 p.m. Television will be on for anyone who wants watch football games. All are urged to come and welcome in the new year. Lamont Women’s Club members served lunch to the crew that keeps the Lamont Grain Growers elevators working. Guests from the elevators were Art Boutain, Ron Dixon, Tom Pederson a...
LaCrosse Looking for a great gift or stocking stuffer for family and friends? The Selbu Cookbook, Komme og spise!, can be purchased at the LaCrosse Bank of Whitman, Dusty Country Store, Tick Klock Drug or Cottage Gate in Colfax. With more than 400 Scandinavian, Smorgasboard and local favorite recipes, the book can be purchased for only $15. To order a copy by mail, send $18.50 (includes $3.50 shipping and handling) to Selbu Women, 6004 Mud Flat Rd., LaCrosse, 99143. LaCrosse All-Purpose 4H Club members will pick up Christmas trees Saturday...
Endicott The annual Christmas program for the Endicott school will be Tuesday, Dec. 22, at 7 p.m. in the school multi-purpose room. Second and third graders will perform “Six Little Snowflakes,” and the fourth and fifth graders will sing “Home for the Holidays.” The performing arts class will then showcase “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens under the direction of Mary Bertrand. Aja Schmick will be narrator. Among cast members will be Micah Selk as Scrooge, Brendan Gillman as Bob Cratchett, Gunnar Swannack as Scrooge’s nephew; Grace Morgan...
Guitarist to perform Classical guitarist Mike Edmondson will play at the third annual Christmas dinner and concert, “Winter Fling,” Saturday, Dec. 19, beginning at 6 p.m. at Bank Left in Palouse. Clubs & Youth Groups Patchin’ People Patchin’ People Quilt Group had Christmas Potluck on Monday, Dec. 14, at Concordia Lutheran Church in Pullman. On campus OTHER WSU visiting writers program will host poet Sarah Vap, Dec. 3l. BOOKMARK Demolition has begun on the Colfax Library building with the entryway, meeting room walls and center stairca...
Meet Amy Warwick, Oakesdale When Amy Warwick became pregnant with her youngest son, her husband, Waverly, suggested she quit commuting to Liberty Lake for work and stay home. Amy asked what would she do if she stayed home and Waverly said take care of five children, work on the farm and write a book. Although Amy had been writing since she was a young child, she had never made it a priority. When she quit her job it gave her that opportunity, and now she has one book published and is nearing completion of her second. Amy Gumm Warwick grew up... Full story
Garfield Elementary School students presented their annual holiday concert Dec. 10 with songs featuring special appearances by Santa Claus and Blitzen. Fourth graders played their recorders, and the fifth grade band played holiday favorites under the direction of Ruth Vertrees. Then, grade school singers, kindergarten through fifth grade, were directed by Rebecca Hemphill and accompanied by Mary Wiley on piano. They performed “There’s Someone in the Chimney” with Santa portrayed by Erik Anderson. For “Blitzen’s Boogie” Quentin Rose as Blitzen...
Members of the Colfax High School choir let their music fly Monday night at the end of the concert in the CHS auditorium. The move capped a performance of “Merry Christmas, Mozart” under the direction of Cary Cammack. The combined sixth, seventh and eighth grade choirs also sang several selections, and the concert ended with an audience sing-a-long.... Full story
Nancy Taylor receiving Holm award from John Livingston. Nancy Taylor of La Crosse Dec. 7 received the John Campanius Holm award, a national honor for her dedication to observing and reporting weather for more than 35 years. The award was presented by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra-tion’s National Weather Service. John Livingston, Meteorologist in Charge at the National Weather Service Office in Spokane, made the presentation of the award at the Taylor home in LaCrosse. Other officials from the weather service forecast office i... Full story
Roger Whitten of Oakesdale, Dec. 7, filed additional exhibit material for his superior court appeal of the “non-significant impact” finding by the Whitman County planner. The finding was in relation to the county’s now-passed ordinance governing installation of commercial wind towers. Whitten also filed notice with the court that the amendments to the ordinance does not alter his appeal. The planner’s ruling meant the ordinance, then in the draft stage, did not have to undergo an environment impact review under the State Environment Protect...
State Department of Health (DOH) officials drove to Palouse Dec. 4 in response to a complaint from resident Jim Farr that the city isn’t providing water service. Farr has been in an ongoing dispute with the city over how to extend water lines on property in Breeding’s Addition. His friend, Nicole Wood, owns part of the property in the addition. In a two-hour discussion at city hall on Dec. 4 between city staff and council, the DOH, and Palouse citizens, the DOH hashed out the precise guidelines relating to Wood’s property. Farr declined to at... Full story
Remains of three deer, believed to have been killed by hunters, have been found left along the North Palouse River Road which is now in the Colfax City limits. Officer Robert Wride said the remains included bones, hide and other remains after the deer had been dressed out. The remains were in plastic bags and in one case a paper leaf bag.... Full story
Gift givers Marjie Geiger and Brent Gingerich next to giving tree at U.S. bank. Colfax Community Action Center is seeing a sharp increase in the need for Christmas presents and Christmas dinners this holiday season. Giving Tree requests total 111 this year, up from 73 in 2008. Also, 101 families have put in a request for a Christmas dinner, versus 73 last year, CAC Administrator Gail Webster said. “We’re just seeing more people, and their hours are being cut or they’ve lost jobs,” Webster said. Two CAC giving trees are located in Colfax,...
The attorney for a Moscow man accused of hitting two WSU students with his car is saying his client may have been experiencing a psychotic episode brought on by caffeine consumption. Has caffeine ever made you psychotic? Alan Haas, Pullman “No. And I drink a pot and a half of coffee every day. I did have a Red Bull once, and it kept me up all night. I could see how that could drive you nuts.” Henry Knecht, Moscow “No. I heard that, though. I think he’s just trying to find a way to avoid responsibility for a mistake he made. If it was really...
Whitman County Farm Bureau will conduct a forum with 9th District legislators Friday, Dec. 18, at 5 p.m. in the auditorium of the Public Service Building in Colfax. Legislators will discuss state agricultural policy with area agricultural experts as they prepare to enter the 2010 session next month. Representatives Joe Schmick of Colfax and Susan Fagan of Pullman and Senator Mark Schoesler of Ritzville will take questions from a panel of local experts representing the grain, cattle, sheep and hog industries. During the forum, questioning will...
