Colfax Fly-In funds passed

The Port of Whitman County approved a $400 expenditure two weeks ago to support the annual Colfax Fly-In and Pancake breakfast at the Colfax Airport.

“Somebody's got to pay for the pancake batter,” commented Joe Poiré, Port executive director.

The Port's $400 will go toward napkins, water and porta potties for the event. The fly-in is sponsored by the Experimental Aircraft Chapter of Lewiston. This year marks the fourth year of the fly-in which is organized locally by Barney Buckley, a member of the Experimental Aircraft Chapter.

The pancake breakfast will be served by the Colfax Rotary, which...