Mike Stine and Norma Gibson competed in May at Eastern Washington University as members of the Whitman County Cougars Special Olympic track team. Both received medals and ribbons for their events. Mike qualified to compete in Tacoma at the summer games where he also received medals and ribbons for his events....
Appel family returns from long U.S. tour
Karen Broeckel, Gazette Correspondent|Jul 2, 2014
Dusty Eric and Shannon Appel and family recently returned home from a long vacation. They drove to Florida to attend Neil and Liz Appel's wedding and then toured part of the United States on their way home. They drove through a total of 20 states and saw many of the National Parks, monuments and historical sites of the country. They also spent time at Disney World and Universal Studios in Florida. Art and Colene Sager flew to Middleton, Idaho, the weekend of June 21 to attend the Middleton High School class of 1963 reunion. Colene attended all...
Voge garden receives July honor in Rosalia
Jul 2, 2014
Pat Voge's memory garden in Rosalia has been named “Garden of the Month” by the Rosalia Garden Club. The garden has been landscaped with continuous blooms in mind from early spring until late summer with different cultivars of greenery staying on into winter. While visiting the tulip fields in western Washington, Pat purchased some purple tulips for her garden and they have proved to be her favorite. She enjoys the first blooms of spring with the daffodils that came from her Aunt Olga Maley’s garden. During June, the iris from the Leifer Iris...
Normandy report
Jul 2, 2014
A French supermarket is a true feast for the senses. Carrefour in nearby Bayeux, a little larger than Rosauer’s in Colfax, was such a feast. Supermarkets, grocery stores and farmers’ markets are true indicators of what people in an area are eating. Carrefour has huge aisles of cheeses, dairy products and wine. There’s also a great variety of chocolate candies and prepared desserts, including tiramisu and panna cotta. Milk is sealed in foil-lined cartons, not refrigerated, but it must be refri...
The Dunlap Broadside
Jul 2, 2014
After the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, John Dunlap of Philadelphia was charged with publishing the document as a broadside for distribution throughout the 13 states. While the exact number is unknown, it is estimated 200 copies were made that night. One was pasted into a journal of the Continental Congress; another was sent to George Washington, Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army, who had it read to the troops in New York City which...
Library Lego contest winners announced
Jul 2, 2014
Real estate sales Randall S. and Kathy D. Pinter, Pullman, to Nicholas Frazier, Pullman, house on SW Lehman Court in Pullman, $249,900, June 24. Glenn C. and Carol R. Petersen, Puyallup, to Charles P.S. and Alisa W. Valliet, Colfax, house on E. Valleyview Avenue in Colfax, $309,000, June 24. Jenny Lou Barnes to Joseph W.G. and Carla B. Smetana, Colton, house on Lincoln Street in Colton, $172,000, June 24. Wilson E. and Maria C. Mahan, Casa Grande, Ariz., to Robert A. and Kathleen Danette Lloyd, Pullman, house and three lots on Highway 195 near...
Library Lego contest winners announced
Jul 2, 2014
Dyamin Vanek’s robot, one of the winning entries in the Whitman County Library Lego contest, captures the “Fizz, Boom, Read” theme of the event. The winners were: kindergarten-3rd grade: Charlotte McCulloh; 4th-6th grade, Jason Wall and Dyamin Vanek; 7th-12th grade, Jenna Harwood....
60th Anniversary
Jun 25, 2014
Wilbur and Elma Anne Paulson, long-time residents of Rosalia will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary at the Touchmark (formerly Waterford) on Spokane's south hill at 2929 Waterford Drive Saturday, June 28, from 1 to 3 p.m. Paulson and Elma Anne Sharp of Steptoe were married on June 20, 1954, at the Methodist Church in Rosalia. He farmed in Rosalia, sold insurance and worked at other jobs and she was a long-time teacher at Steptoe. Their two sons and daughters-in-law are Kevin and Helen...
Pastor's Corner
Jun 25, 2014
Col 3:3-4 “For you died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. When Christ who is our life appears, then you also will appear with Him in glory.” Gal 2:20 "I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me, and delivered Himself up for me.” These two scriptures are crucial to understanding the state of the Church today. The gospel being widely preached today proclaims, ‘Come to Jesus and He will give you a b...
Kindergarten graduation
Mike Day, Gazette Correspondent|Jun 25, 2014
Rosalia Graduation for 15 kindergarten pupils was June 11 at Rosalia. Members of the class sang "Days of the Week," "Months of the Year," "Loose Tooth," and "Hungry Little Worm." Diplomas were presented to Jorian Abdnor, Soren Braun, Melaina Bryan, Reed Widman, Kayla Eilertosn, Serenitie Harvey, Jade Hunter, Megan Maley, Natasha Miller, Davie Raley, Capryce Robbins, Lucas Roetcisoender, Chuy Ruiz, Jayden Tayler and Stephanie Whaley....
Softball outing in Colfax
Jun 25, 2014
Steve Pendergraft, a resident of Whitman Health and Rehab, is shown attending a recent Colfax majors softball game at McDonald Park. Accompaning Steve at the game were, left, Keith Fulfs, assistant coach and dad of second base player Casey Fulfs, and right, Denny McDonald, van driver, godfather of Keith and "Pops" of major's first base/pitcher Hailey Aase. Steve stayed for the entire game, made many new friends and helped cheer the local team to victory. His future plans include attending...
Rosalia class of 2018 advances
Mike Day|Jun 25, 2014
Twenty-one members of the Rosalia High School Class of 2018 were promoted to the high school in a ceremony June 10. Keynote speaker was Molly Turner who was the first grade teacher for the class. Class member Collin Pittmann sang "Vienna" by Billy Joel. Class officers were Kaitlynn Madison, president; Brandon Burns, vice president and Daphne Jacobs, secretary. In the top row left to right are Callie Jeske, Trenton Gregory, Kennedy Pittsley, Eddie Frick, Andrew Straub, Collin Pittmann, Kaitlynn...
Retirement Ceremony
Jun 25, 2014
A flag retirement ceremony was conducted on Flag Day, June 14, at the Living Faith Fellowship Church in Pullman. The ceremony was presented by American Legion Post 52 and Scouts from Pullman Troop 444, Troop 460 and Explorer Post 16. This event was coordinated by Jeff Kure and conducted by Mark Yrazabal of the American Legion....
Report from Normandy
Jun 25, 2014
Several weeks ago, the Normandy area of France was awash in World War II veterans, tourists and politicians to honor the 70th anniversary of the D-Day invasion which led to the defeat of Germany and the end of the war in Europe. At this writing, the small towns and beaches are still full of tourists, and flags of the troops who made up the invasion force are flying throughout the area. US, UK, Canadian, French and Belgian flags fly from many buildings, and shops are filled with memorabilia. The...
Dusty Saturday, Karen Broeckel, accompanied by her sisters Jeanette Nolan of Colfax and Patty Wieber of Spokane, attended the funeral services of Cpl. Justin Clouse of Sprague at the Life Center Church in Spokane. The 22-year-old soldier was killed in Afghanistan along with four of his fellow soldiers on June 9. Clouse was the great-great-nephew of the women’s mother, Amelia Schaal Broeckel. He is survived by his parents Rob and Tina Clouse, brother Josh Clouse, niece Ava, grandparents Danny and Nadine Nilles and many relatives and friends. L...
Pride auction tops $4,000
Debbie Casey, Gazette Correspondent|Jun 25, 2014
Lacrosse LaCrosse Community Pride conducted a silent auction in the Gathering Place during Farmers’ Festival. All proceeds will be used to pay the monthly expenses for the library, kitchen and Gathering Place. These expenses include utilities, property taxes and insurance. A wide variety of donated items totaled 104. Some of the items were 30 tons of rock, Tigercat apparel, leaf blower, candle basket, scrap booking basket, children’s Lego sets, battery operated International tractor and wagon, bottle fed baby goat, 4-month-old lamb, var...
Endicott shoot to help Malden-Pine City club
Anne Lowe, Gazette Correspondent|Jun 25, 2014
Endicott Endicott Gun Club will host a Fun and Games Money Shoot July 12. A portion of the proceeds will go to the junior shooting program and to the Malden-Pine City Gun Club to help replace the youth shotguns that were stolen after their club was broken into. Games that will be played include Annie Oakley, Splatter Board, Miss & Out, Doubles and Buddy shoot. Lorna Burns' children hosted a surprise birthday party for her June 14. The party was held at Carol Park in Spokane with 40 in attendance. The food was potluck including a birthday cake....
On the record
Jun 25, 2014
Real estate sales Stephen R. and Leslie L. Garl, Redding, Calif., to Michael R. and Faye A. Lightly, Pullman, 1997 28x64 mobile home on NW Golden Hills Drive in Pullman, $88,500, June 17. Mark Witt, Pullman, to Jette and Annika F. Benedetto, Spokane, 1995 28x44 mobile home on NW Golden Hills Drive in Pullman, $49,000, June 17. Delbert L. Moore, Colfax, to Jim and Carolyn Imeson, Colfax, home on E. Southview Avenue in Colfax, $330,000, June 17. Alberta F. Perkins, Champaign, Ill., to Nicolas and Joni Ray Ford, Pullman, house on S. Union Street...
Endicott library dog passes on
Jun 25, 2014
St. Bernese mountain dog Roxanna, special guest of many children’s programs at the Endicott Library, passed away June 15. The children who visited with this well-trained dog at the library along with her owner Etol Lillard are really feeling the loss. Pictured are, front row from left, Madison Dyer, Sunny Dyer, Roxanna and Marvin Dyer. Back row from left are Kamryn Langston, John Misner, Marty Meserve and Peyton Pelissier....
Pastor's Corner
Jun 18, 2014
The Book of Joshua in the Old Testament is a fantastic study of how God prepared a man and a nation for victory over their enemies. The lessons in Joshua are relevant for believers in Christ today because many of the same principles for our spiritual holy war are found in the New Testament book of Ephesians 6:10-18. God told Joshua “be strong and courageous! Do not tremble or be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” (Joshua 1:9). The book of Joshua is a history of the guidance of Israel into the land of Canaan, the lan...
County library calendar
Jun 18, 2014
Thursday, June 19 Colfax – 10 to 11:30 a.m. – Storytime – Bring in the little ones for fun stories, songs and more every Thursday. Endicott – 7 p.m. – Book Club – Join the discussion of Greg Mortenson’s, “Stones into Schools.” Everyone’s invited. Friday, June 20 St. John – 9:30 a.m. – Junior Summer Reading – A special reading program for younger children with activities and crafts. Colfax – 10 to 11:30 a.m. – Play & Learn – Creative play and sharing for toddlers, preschoolers and parents every Friday. Saturday, June 21 Albion – 2 p.m. – Fizz,...
Etc. Column
Jun 18, 2014
Ochs art set for Floriade The Bank Left Gallery in Palouse will present its eighth annual “Floriade” exhibit, tour and luncheon June 21 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Featured exhibits this year include Tina Ochs and her “Goddesses of the Palouse” sculptures and paintings of seasons in nature, a tour of the private heirloom garden of the 1886 Wiley House in Palouse and creative floral and garden installations created by the SYG Nursery, Jane Stratton Farms, Barb Shores and Bobby Shores of Moscow-Pullman Building Supplies and artists Valerie Boydo a...
Food distributions slated
Jun 18, 2014
Locations for a state and federal emergency food distribution: Wednesday, June 25 Palouse, Palouse Community Center, 1 to 4 p.m.; Rosalia United Methodist Church, 9 to 11 a.m.; St. John Methodist Church 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursday, June 26 Garfield Legion /Grange Hall 2 to 6 p.m.; LaCrosse, 110 N. Main, 3 to 6 p.m.; Malden/Pine City Town Hall, 8 to 10 p.m.; Oakesdale Baptist Church, 9:30 to 11 a.m.; Endicott City Hall, 6 to 7:30 p.m.; Tekoa City Hall 9 to 11 a.m. Friday, June 27 Uniontown Community Building 8 a.m. to noon Colfax Pantry,...
Danielson wins trail challenge
Jess McGregor, Gazette Correspondent|Jun 18, 2014
Hooper Keith and Carla Danielson traveled to Walla Walla June 12 - 15 to participate in the Wild Cowgirl Enterprises “Cowboy Mountain Trail Challenge.” Keith won the All Around Ranch Hand award for the event, in addition to the Pony Express Race and several other classes. Ian and Jessica McGregor and girls spent the weekend in Lewiston for the wedding of Micalya Cramer and Ryan Detrick. Jessica's sister Micalya spent a year living in Hooper and was a frequent visitor before and after. Many family and friends traveled to join the couple at the...
Baccalaureate service conducted for seniors
Mike Day, Gazette Correspondent|Jun 18, 2014
Rosalia Rosalia High School class of 2014 baccalaureate ceremony was June 4 at the Rosalia United Methodist Church. Class President Ryan Maley opened the ceremony and introduced Pastor Steward Nereim for the invocation. Seniors Clay Shelton, Mackenzie Reddish, Madeline Shrode and Steven Maley participated with scripture readings. The baccalaureate message was delivered by Pastor Naomi Calkins-Golter. Both pastors spoke of blessings that the seniors have been given and that God is always with...
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