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Thursday, May 31, 2018 50 CENTS GAZETTE• VOL.141, NO. 22 • COLFAX, WA 99111 Rosalia Snake Battle A great day at the races River Days will Festival make 49th set June 2 appearance BY WILL DeMARCO Gazette Reporter atBY WILLBoyer DeMARCO Gazette Reporter Members of the IOOF started the event in 1970, At Boyer Park and Ma- paying homage to the In- rina on June 2, The Port of dian War of 1878 when Whitman County will host Col. Edward Steptoe took a the second annual Snake final stand against war- River Family Festival to cel- riors on what is now the ebrate all the quality of life Steptoe monument site on and economic benefits af- the east hill of Rosalia. forded to the region by the Columbia and Snake River Today, the event is known waterways. The event is free as Battle Days and will and open to the public and play out this weekend. will run from 11 a.m. until 3 Beginning at 7 p.m. p.m. Saturday. Friday, June 1, a variety of “Everything is looking acts will be showcased dur- fantastic,” said Linda Olson, ing a teen talent show at port staff member who is or- Rosalia High School. ganizing this year’s event. Saturday’s festivities continued on next page continued on next page

County Hot rods high grads converge up by 40 in Palouse BY WILL DeMARCO Gazette Reporter Saturday BY GARTH MEYER High schools across Gazette Reporter Whitman County will gradu- ate 339 seniors over the next The 14th annual Spring two weekends during the Hot Rod Gathering will be in “pomp and circumstance” Palouse Saturday, June 2, marches for each school. from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The class of 2018 marks The show caters to pre- an increase of 40 graduates 1965 traditional hot rods, from last year's total of 299. Ideal weather and a large crowd at Roos Field on the EWU campus in Cheney Saturday set the scene for the final day kustoms, choppers and bob- The numbers compare with of state track competition for teams in the 1B, 2B and 1A competition brackets. Shown here are runners in an early bers. 306 graduating students in The event will include 2015 and 305 in 2014. lap of the girls 3200 race in the B division. Lauren Stubbs of SJEL (701), Anais Mills of Garfield/Palouse, and Madison Palouse Lions Club ham- Three schools in the Dingman of Oakesdale (523) are in the photo. Mills place fifth, Dingman ninth, and Stubbs 10th. Julie Baljo of Oakes- burger trailer and specials at Palouse Caboose and The county – Garfield/Palouse, dale placed 14th in the race. Colfax and Rosalia – collec- Congress, formerly the tively increased their gradu- Green Frog. ation numbers over last Rolling Hills Derby year's by 22. St. John/Endi- Dames will again be on cott, LaCrosse and Tekoa hand to help park cars, but saw their number of gradu- will not do a demonstration ating seniors collectively this year as they save en- drop by 12 since 2017, while ture a diverse range of goods from 25 entry. ergy for a roller derby match FirstBY WILL Thursday DEMARCO different readybusinesses with everything for launchAttendees can find a new read at later that night. Colton and Oakesdale re- Gazette Reporter mained the same. from essential oils to lemonade for sale. the Colfax Library’s book sale. A beer About 125-150 hot rods Saturday, June 2, Colfax Chamber of Commerce’s Those in attendance can win $100 cash garden provided by Fonk’s will start at are expected to line closed Colton, Colfax and LaCrosse First Thursday event will debut with by entering receipts from the local ven- 6:30 p.m. on Spring Street, and food Main Street. seniors will graduate at 11 the June edition next Thursday, June dors in a raffle at the Explore Colfax trucks will visit from South Fork and The pre-’65 limits re- a.m. Students from 7, from 3 until 9 p.m. booth on Spring Street, with each re- Gear ‘N Cog. flect the Hot Rod Gather- The monthly celebration will fea- ceipt good for an additional contest continued on next page continued on next page continued on next page

KammerzellSale of a conservation easement from easement Tom Kammerzell leased. sale involves landNorton east pointed out theof conservation Colfax easements are ne- to the Palouse Conservation Trust involves 509 acres of land The easement agreement evolved from a process which gotiated for properties which face being converted to other east of Colfax. The land extends from the Spring Flat Creek extended over several years. Norton explained the process uses. Land parcels which are not threatened generally area along the east side of Highway 195 in the S-curves involves a valuation of the property by an independent ap- would not qualify for an easement. south of Colfax and extends north over the hill to the the praiser. Kammerzell told the Gazette Wednesday his main aim bluffs along the South Fork Palouse River. The value of the easement derives from a “before and was to keep the land in agricultural production. He noted According to Nick Norton, interim director of the after” comparison which involves what the appraised value that was the request made by Harold Meyer, one of five Palouse Land Trust Inc., based in Moscow, the conservation of the property before restrictions of the easement are ap- heirs of a family which owned the land for 105 years, before easement restricts use of the land to its present ag uses in plied and the value after the restrictions would be in place. Kammerzell purchased it in 2007. perpetuity. The restrictions prevent the land from being con- The difference in the values essentially determines the cost Meyers was a grandson of Joseph Meyers who filed verted to other uses. of the easement, Norton explained. claim on the land. He actually died before he could prove up Norton explained conservation easements involve land Funds for the easement derive from the federal Agri- on the land and his widow moved the family here. which is considered under a threat to being converted to an- culture Conservation Easement Program of the NRCS and All the time the Meyers family owned the land they other use. Wildlife and Recreation Program of the state Recreation and leased it to tenants. The land adjoins the real estate atop the Thorn Street Conservation program. Kammerzell said the conservation easement is not re- hill which developed into Valleyview and Southview. He noted after the value was determined, the Kam- lated to the conservation wetlands easement which was de- Among the elements in qualifying the land for ease- merzells agreed to donate 39 percent of the value. veloped by along the South Fork of the Palouse River, but ment is its scenic and natural attractions. The $1,633,000 price of the easement sale recorded in the trust easement at one point adjoins the wetlands prop- The acreage involved includes the scenic property along the real estate affidavit filed May 15 in the treasurer’s office erty. It was purchased three years ago and developed along Highway 195 and the views from the South Fork of the reflects the total value of the easement, and the actual funds the river to mitigate for wetlands property consumed by the Palouse River and the value of the property for wildlife. received by the Kammerzells amounted to 39 percent off of expansion project of the Pullman-Moscow Airpot. Approximately 400 acres involves cropland which is that sum.

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Bulletin Column 4B Service Directory 10B Veterans honored Colfax, Tekoa/Rosalia Classifieds 8B Sports 5A across the county place at state golf Editorial 10A Trivia 7B Legals 8B Weather 3A Obituaries 6B page 1B page 5A Continued from front: Battle Days Snake River Graduation kick off at the fire station at 7 a.m.. where Boy Scouts “Things have actually come open up the conversation Garfield/Palouse will also their 2017 graduation num- will serve breakfast until 9:30 am. together really well so far.” about these sort of things,” graduate June 2 at 1 p.m. bers. Food vendors and local businesses will provide re- The event will feature Olson said. and Oakesdale seniors will Colfax will graduate 55 freshments beginning at 9 a.m. and a beer and food gar- live music from local blues The Bonneville Power graduate at 1:30. students this year, com- den running from 11 a.m. until 2 a.m. The annual Fun group Sammy Eubanks, Administration and the U.S. St. John/Endicott com- pared with 45 last year. Run also begins at the fire station at 8 a.m. with sign- food catered by Fork in the Army Corps of Engineers mencemen will be the next St. John Endicott will ups for entry into the 5k and 10k races opening at 6:30 Road and ice cream provided will have tables set up to day, June 3, at 2 p.m. graduate 17 students, down by Ferdinand’s. There will give visitors answers to The following weekend, a.m. from 18 last year. also be plenty of activities questions they may have Rosalia seniors receive their LaCrosse will graduate Starting at 10 a.m., festival-goers can see the Inland available for kids to learn about local waterways. diplomas June 9 at 2 p.m. three seniors, down from six Empire rodeo and barrel racers until 4 p.m. at the rodeo about local waterways, in- Salmon recovery will be and Tekoa students will in 2017. grounds. Additionally, the Kids’ Parade, themed “Li- cluding an inflatable obsta- a topic of discussion. It will graduate June 10 at 2 p.m. Oakesdale's graduation braries Rock!,” begins at 10 a.m. at the Rosalia Library. cle course, a “build your own be featured in an informa- All ceremonies will be at the numbers remain at seven The Grand Parade on Main Street begins at 10:30 barge” competition and a tion tent where visitors can respective high schools. seniors, the same as last a.m. Saturday led by Grand Marshals Steve and bean bag toss. learn from experts about the Pullman will award year. Michelle VanDyke and honoring the high school class of “This is really an educa- river transportation and fish diplomas to 200 seniors Rosalia will graduate 1968 on their 50-year anniversary. tional festival,” Olson said. safety efforts undertaken by June 9 beginning at 5 p.m. 13 seniors this year, an in- Following the parade, the RHS sophomore class will Many government rep- local dams. in WSU's Beasley Coliseum. crease from 11 the previous host a barbecue lunch. resentatives and candidates Other groups will also Garfield/Palouse will year. Beginning at 1 p.m., the car show and pin-up model have been invited. They in- be in attendance with infor- graduate 24 students this Tekoa will graduate competition will run until 5 p.m. Live outdoor music also clude Rep. Cathy McMorris mation and booths. year, compared with 14 last nine seniors, a decrease kicks off at 1, with Mojo Box of Spokane and The Fat Rodgers, challenger Lisa A press release from the year. from 17 students last year. Lady blues band performing until 8 p.m., followed by Brown, State Reps. Joe Port stressed the signifi- Colton will graduate 11 singer-songwriter Daniel Hall performing until mid- Schmick and Rep. Mary cance of these efforts and the seniors, consistent with night. Dye, who will answer ques- crucial benefits the region’s The annual soap box car races begin at 5 p.m. with tions about their policy waterways provide. classes for both kids and adults. Cars will be provided views related to the state’s The Port hopes for 300 for the youngsters, but adults will have to provide their river systems. visitors at the festival, Olson “We’re really hoping to own cars. said. Hot rods ing’s original intent, an custom parts compared to event organized by the those with parts fabricated Knuckle Skrape’Rs, a by the owner. Palouse-based hot rod club “Trailer queens” are with members throughout cars not driven to the event. the quad cities. In turn, the focus re- Eligible cars for Satur- mains owner-built and Palouse Skatescooter-users. Park willVolunteers open completed workedSaturday on the skate park as day feature no “billet driven hot rods, traditionals BY GARTH MEYER Saturday’s event will the park’s final concrete well as the Skate Gardens. Gazette Reporter barges” or “trailer queens.” and kustoms – a term refer- recognize the project’s many pours in the past two weeks, Large fundraising proj- Billet barges refer to ring to “custom” by way of A grand opening for the donors, along with volunteers after waiting for better ects have included selling cars made with off-the-shelf owner as opposed to factory. Palouse Skatepark Saturday and friends of the Palouse weather. wood-fired pizzas and five will be June 2 in Palouse. Skatepark and Tony Kettel Details followed with years of working Haunted After six years of Skate Gardens – a land- the placement of signs and Palouse in the fall. fundraising and construction, scaped area above the con- garbage cans. Following the June 2 the opening ceremony will be crete skating area. “It’s a pretty original grand opening, a forthcoming at 9 a.m., followed by a “learn Tours will also be given park. I’m really pleased with phase of the Gardens will in- to skateboard, skate and use Saturday for the Gardens. the way it’s turning out,” said clude a staircase from street- First Thursday the park” clinic until 12 p.m. Palouse farmer Aaron Flansburg. “There’s some level. Finally, The Hankers from Oakesdale will perform an At the town’s noon whis- Flansburg led the effort to kids who have been excited “There’s not a great con- outdoor concert starting at 6:30 p.m. The concert is sched- tle, the park, at the corner of build a skate park in Palouse, about this for a long time, nection between the skate uled later in order to give local business owners more op- East Whitman and Beach re-launching it in 2012 after and they’re growing up now.” park and the garden as it is portunity to enjoy the performance, explained Colfax Street, will open to skate- some initial work 10 years The park’s total cost is now,” Flansburg said. Unified executive director Valoree Gregory. boarders, skaters and before when he was a college $67,000, which includes Also yet to come are pic- “The best part for me is the band,” Gregory said. student. $52,000 in materials, paid nic tables and a permanent “Everyone loves The Hankers and they always like coming labor and equipment rentals barbecue grill. home to play.” for building the bowl. What was the biggest In 2016, the skate park surprise along the way? committee got a $15,000 “Where the support • COMMUNITYTo place an event in the weekly EVENTS calendar, • grant from the Tony Hawk came from,” said Flansburg. contact the Gazette (509) 397-4333 or [email protected] Foundation, which marked “It was really neat to see peo- the last stage of funding. ple from outside Palouse June 2 Since the start, the skating come in to work on the proj- CottonPullman Fire Depart- fluff hazard Rosalia Battle Days WideYard Sale! 8am–2pm area’s final design came to- ect.” ment responded to several See inside Gazette Entry forms can be picked gether from input by volun- The park’s posted terms cotton fluff fires on College for more information! up at the library teers – looking at sketches, of use will state it is a use-at- Hill every year. Starting tracing with a stick in the your-own-risk facility open mid-May to mid-June, the Contact Lori Loomis at dirt and standing and look- from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Snake River 509-648-3820 cottonwood trees in town ing over the rectangular plot Saturday’s opening will produce extremely light fluff Family Festival just behind Palouse Commu- be concurrent with the an- nity Center. nual Palouse Hot Rod Gath- that can accumulate up to at Boyer Park & Marina June 23 six inches or more in shel- 11am–3pm “A lot of the final design ering, which runs from 11 St. John’s 1st Annual was decided on site,” said a.m. to 6 p.m. tered areas, under brushes Free Food, Activities Tryathlon, presented Flansburg. “A step at a time, Those interested in par- and in tall grass. Fluff is Live Music by Sammy by the Eagles/Wildcats a feature at a time.” ticipating in the morning dangerous because it collects Eubanks & catered by Athletic Booster Club. All told, the effort to skateboarding clinic are en- in the same areas as dead organic matter, such as Fork In The Road Additional information build it encompassed more couraged to have pads and than 7,500 volunteer hours – helmets. dried leaves and twigs, in- a dropped cigarette will ig- available at which includes fundraising, “Skateboards are a creasing the chance of a fire. nite the cotton fluff. The best June 7 www.ewboosters.com building and meetings. tricky thing to stand on when Once ignited, the fluff way to prevent these fires is Colfax First Thursday “It doesn’t include Nicole you’re trying to learn,” Flans- burns rapidly and can flash to clean up the fluff by wet- Beer Garden & live band Colfax Fly In & Pancake (Flansburg), which is easily burg said. across a yard quickly. ting it down, then raking it another thousand,” Flans- “The Hankers” Breakfast Deputy Fire Marshal up and disposing of it in a burg said of his wife, who has Tony Nuttman warned even yard waste can. 6:30pm on Spring Street Colfax Airport shop local & win. Breakfast: 8 am-10 am Vendors set up at 3 pm Fly in starts: 8 am Display: 8am, Awards: 8 am June 9 For more information Spring Cleaning call Barney Buckley Join the St. John Town- 509-288-0776

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PAGE 2A • Thursday, May 31, 2018 • Whitman County Gazette Rosalia COA museum honors will helpers BY WILL DEMARCO feature Gazette Reporter The Colfax Council on Aging and Human Services battle (COA) May 23 held an appreciation dinner to honor the service of more than 50 volunteers in atten- displayBudding Rose Art dance. Gallery will have a display “We have a wide vari- in honor of the 160th ety of volunteers and they Anniversary of the Steptoe put in a lot of hours,” said (Tohotonimme) Battle of COA executive director 1858. Paige Collins. “We just The display includes a wanted to gather them all 4x3 foot enlargement of once a year to really, simply Colonel Steptoe’s May, 1858 tell them ‘thank you.’” Post Return report to Fort Breaking from years past, event organizers Walla Walla following the County Commissioner Dean Kinzer presents a proclamation in honor of Older Americans Month May 21 to Lynn Kimball, battle. The return, decided not to book live entertainment for the din- retrieved in 2008 by an executive director of Aging & Long-Term Care of Eastern Washington. ner, taking feedback from intern for Sen. Cathy attendees saying they want- McMorris Rodgers at the ed nothing more than “a Army Heritage & nice dinner and to visit with Education Center Archives friends.” in Carlisle, Pa., includes A picnic-themed feast names of officers, soldiers Commissioners receive report was provided by two COA and supporting staff of staff members who spent their status of either more than a day and a half wounded, killed in action, sioners that they served locally through Rural teer on the Aging and Long- preparing pulled-pork sand- returned to fort or deserted, onBY GARTH Aging MEYER 1,156 and people in WhitmanLong-TermResources Community TermCare Care planning and wiches and salads. The Gazette Reporter according to Diane Nebel. County last year, including Action, with offices in management council. LaCrosse Cafe also sup- New information has Whitman County com- $576,000 in services and Pullman. At the conclusion of the plied a number´ of pies for been collected from the Fort missioners listened May 21 $1.5 million in authoriza- “That’s been our report, County dessert. Walla Walla Museum that to a 2017 year-end report tions from Medicaid. biggest news this past Commissioner Dean Kinzer In total, more than 70 meals were provided free of indicates there were actual- for Aging and Long-Term She said a new part of year,” said Kimball. presented Kimball with a the family caregiver sup- She noted that Aging proclamation from the com- charge to COA volunteers ly six forts at Walla Walla. Care of Eastern Washington. Lynn port program began last and Long-Term Care of mission honoring May as who provide transportation According to the museum, Campbell, executive direc- September and has now Eastern Washington Older Americans Month. services, cook at food the first three were part of tor made the report with helped seven families in expects more funding to Commissioner Art pantries and do other serv- the fur trade and the first comments from Karen Whitman County. The effort come as part of the next Swannack has served as ices across Whitman military site and were with- Keisseling of Pullman. is a service for caregivers, year’s funding of the Older the chairman for the gov- County. in a few miles of each other The group serves five providing rest, counseling, Americans Act. erning board of Aging & “The day was just per- just upstream of Wallula counties in Washington medical equipment and/or “We get to serve more Long-Term Care of Eastern fect,” Collins said. Gap on the Columbia River. with a focus to keep older more depending on each sit- people,” said Kimball. Washington for the past The second fort was at people in their own homes. uation. Keisseling, a former three years. what is currently the down- Kimball told the commis- The program is run Pullman mayor, is a volun- town area along the banks of Mill Creek. At that time, the creek didn’t have a bridge. The third and final fort covered about a square mile, with Garrison Creek Corps commander makes running through it from east to west. The current boundaries would be Dalles Military Road to the south, he was very impressed.” it much more welcoming.” BY WILL DE MARCO Following Thursday’s Steven Klontz, presi- Myra Road to the west and Gazette Reporter visit to three area dams meeting, members of the dent of Seven K’s Rose Street on the east to At the Port of Port visited Boyer Park and Enterprises, reached an about 13th Street. Concrete Whitman County meeting Marina to assess recent agreement with the Port on boundary stones with U.S. Thursday, commissioners improvements. The Boyer March 22 to operate Boyer engraved on all four sides discussed a recent visit paid facility has seen a rash of and add a KOA franchise. were set intermittently by U.S. Army Corps of improvements since a new Klontz said his goal was to around the original perime- Engineers commanding concessionaire and man- provide excellent customer ter. The museum has two of general, Todd T. Semonite, agement team took control service and clean facilities, the stone markers. to local Snake River dams. in March. as well as to bring more To add to the story, the Gen. Semonite, who began “For the most part, I family-friendly food options Nez Perce Tribe, which serving with the corps think the Port is very to the restaurant. helped guide Col. Steptoe in about a year ago, came from happy with the progress,” “The building itself 1858, became the enemy Washington, D.C., to visit said Properties and looks great,” Snell said. that Fort Walla Walla Ice Harbor, Lower Granite Development Manager “And I think [visitors] will Companies H and F 1st and Dworshak dams May Debbie Snell, who com- enjoy the predictability of mended the site’s new lay- the KOA system.” Calvary fought in the 15 with members of the Pacific Northwest out, landscaping and food Battle at White Bird Creek, Waterways Association. options. “I think this makes Idaho, June 17, 1877, and “This is very unique,” the Battle of Cottonwood Port Commissioner Tom Canyon, Idaho, July 3, Kammerzell said. “It was 1877. Fort Walla Walla excellent that, being a new Museum sent a photo of the general with the Army Fort Walla Walla Cemetery Corps of Engineers, he took Roster with a list of 110 sol- an interest in what he’s in diers, seven women and 16 charge of.” A TOUR OF THE PARK. children that are buried According to there. Kammerzell, the visit illus- The Walla Walla muse- trated to Semonite the Main Street Coffee & Kitchen um plans to send a DVD of unique hydro systems in (Formerly Events on Main Café) 14 tombstone photos and a the region and the benefits they provide to the commu- photo of the cemetery inter- 203 N. Main, Colfax nity. pretative sign which will be “I think he realized the New Business Hours displayed at the Budding importance of [the dams] to Rose Gallery if it arrives in our area and the nation for Tuesday - Friday~ 9 am - 8 pm time for Battle Days. the economy, for food secu- Saturday~ 8 am - 4pm rity – all of the above,” Sunday~ 9 am - 2pm Kammerzell said. “I think 509-397-2204

WEATHER Readings taken by JB Broeckel of LaCrosse DATE HIGH LOW PREC. May 22 80 42 May 23 81 49 May 24 81 49 .10 May 25 78 48 May 26 68 52 May 27 73 36 THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY May 28 77 39 Cloudy. Partly cloudy. Mostly sunny. Sunny. THROUGH High of 66. High of 67. High of 74. High of 74. WEDNESDAY MARKETS Low of 45. Low of 49. Low of 52. Low of 47. Partly cloudy. Wheat $6.00 Wind Wind Wind Wind SSW 12 Highs 67-71. Barley $150 SW 11 mph. SW 14 mph. WSW 11 mph. mph. Lows 46-49. Green Peas $12.50 Winds light. Brewer/Merritt $31.00 20% chance of 0% chance of 0% chance of 0% chance of Yellow Peas $11.50 precip. precip. precip. precip. Chance of Pardinas $28.00 precip 10% Garbanzos $40.00 Wednesday.

Whitman County Gazette • Thursday, May 31, 2018 • PAGE 3A SPORTS

WhenOakesdale it was all over The SJELgirls and place just miss repeat of state title Saturday, Oakesdale girls Oakesdale boys teams tied came within three points of for 20th place with 10 nailing a repeat of the title points each behind the in the B division of the state team win for Mt. Vernon finals at Roos Field. They Christina with 95. finished with 93 points, Griffin Parrish, who more than their run to the took the regional high jump title last year, three points at 6-4 last week, finished back of Trout Lake. second to 5-6 Ronnie Parks Coach Cap Perry said of Entiat who cleared 6-3 in the Oakesdale crew all com- the state finals. peted at top level, but they Matt Hockett of just came up short. The Oakesdale had the lone win Nighthawks actually went for the county B boys with a into the last event of the 175-8 sling in the javelin. day trailing Trout Lake by seven points and took a BOYS RESULTS strong win to shave four 4x100 Relay Finals -7. SJEL (Levi points off the gap, but it Bailey, Griffin Parrish, Trey Fleming, wasn’t enough. Dustin Fox) 47.2 (Sixth in prelims at Coach Perry noted 46.82). Lauryn Rawls was side- Discus - 11. Kameron Greenhalgh- lined when she aggravated SJEL 107-01. an injury in the first prelim Javelin - 1. Matt Hockett 175-08. race of day. That took Rawls High Jump - 2. Parrish, 6201 9. out of two relay races, and Hockett 5-08. Triple Jump - 12. Levi Bailey 36- the 100 and 200 sprint 04.5. races where she likely would have been able to GIRLS RESULTS close the point gap. 100 Meters Finals - 4. LouEllen Anne Hockett finished Reed-O 13.71. (7th in prelims at her track career with wins 13.64) in both hurdle events. 200 Meters - 4. Anne Hockett-O Hockett captured the 300 27.61 (5th in prelim 26.94 ) win at 46.34 which was a 400 Meters - 3. Anne Hockett 1.64 gap over the number- 1:00.39, 5. Amber Jones-O 1:03.01. (Hockett 3rd in prelims at 1:00.34 two finisher. and Jones 5th at 1:02.87) She then had a short 800 Meters - 3. Emma Perry-O rest before racing in the 400 2:29.71, 4. Elisabeth Perry-O 2:30.65. where she ended third in a 5. Anais Mills-GP 2:35.48, 6. Lauren photo finish between the Stubbs-SJEL 2:36.75. (Prelims-5. Top: Oakesdale girls were all smiles late Saturday when they collected the second-place Hill sisters, Jaiden and Emma Perry 2:29.95, 4. Elisabeth trophy for the B division after missing a title repeat by just three points. Seniors Anne Bobbi of Mt. Vernon Perry2:31.54, 6. Stubbs 2:33.08, 7. Christian. A little more rest Mills 2:35.62). Hockett and Emma Perry are holding the trophy. could have made the differ- 1600 Meters - 3.Elisabeth Perry Above: Senior Anne Hockett of Oakesdale posted a big lead when she won the 300 hurdle ence. 5:40.62, 5. Mills 5:48.35, 13. Madison Dingman-O 6:07.25. race for the third time in her track career. Oakesdale will lose 3200 Meters-5. Mills 13:10.59, 9. Hockett and Emna Perry to Dingman 13:33.73, 10. Stubbs Right: The ribbon ceremony for the 4x400 teams in the 2B division marked the last athletic graduation this year. Both 13:45.39, 14. Julie Baljo-O 15:05.11. event for three Colfax seniors who left a long record of achievement. From the top are plan to attend Carroll 100m Hurdles - 1. Hockett 16.85. College in Montana where (first in prelim at 15.8) Carmen Gfeller, Piper Cai and Josie Reibold. Taylre Sakamoto-Howell (bottom) is a junior. they will compete in track. 300m Hurdles - 1. Hockett 46.34, 7. Jones 49.96. (prelims: 1. Hockett SJEL girls finished in Perry, Amber Jones 1:54.86. (2nd in and Ellie Tollett 4:47.93.) High Jump - 3.Emma Perry 5-00, 4. seventh place with 30 46.48, 3. Jones 49.11). 4x100 Relay - 8. Oakesdale prelims 1:51.59). Shot Put - 2. Jadyn Corder-SJEL 35- Meyers 4-10.00. points topped by a repeat (LouEllen Reed, Logan Reed, 4x400 Relay - 1. Oakesdsale (Logan 05. Long Jump - 5. LouEllen Reed 15- win by Jayden Corder in Dingman, Emma Perry) 54.34. (8th Reed, Emma Perry, Elisabeth Perry, Discus - 1. Corder 118-05, 9. Aliya 10.50. the discus and a second in in prelims at 53.82). Jones) 4:20.30. (first in prelims at Rutledge-O 94-08. Triple Jump - 3. Logan Reed 32- the shot put. 4x200 Relay - 6. Oakesdale (Logan 4:21. SJEL placed 11th in prelim with Javelin - 5. Alynn Harder-SJEL 109- 11.50, 5. LouEllen Reed 32-08.75. Reed, Samantha Meserve, Elisabeth Kaylie Dyas, Kierstyn Ray, Stubbs, 05, 11. Autum Meyers-SJEL 94-06.

Bulldogs keep golf title; Strobel finishes second

Chance Weitze, Augie Allenbach and Crosspoint and DeSales each had two play- Allenbach, tied for fifth at 158 (76-82), and 20th with a 181 (84-97).Davenport senior Bennett Gray booked a second straight ers in the final field of 20. Gray, tied for eighth at 160 (82-78.) Kaysa Panke finished with a 137 (69-68) on state All-B team championship at the two- Blake Kukula of Ilwaco, who topped Par for the Hangman Valley course is the shorter girls course for the lowest over- day state finals which finished last the field last year as a freshman, again took 72. all score of the tourney. Wednesday at Spokane’s Hangman Valley medalist honors with a 143 total, one under The Colfax trio actually topped the 36 The boys event started with 40 golfers, course. Colfax booked a 46 team point total par for the two days. score they booked for the team win last and the cut score at the end of the first day to finish for a 16-point win over number- Tekoa/Rosalia’s Dawson Strobel placed year at state finals at Horn Rapids. was 85. two Pomeroy. second, three strokes back of Kukula, with Colfax senior McKenna Davis finished The girls event started with 87, with Again this year, Colfax was the only a 146 (73-73.) with a 187 (99-88) to finish 24th on the girls 50 advancing to the second day after scor- team to have three players qualify to play Individual finishes for the Bulldogs side. ing 100 or less on the first day. in the final round Wednesday. Pomeroy, were Weitze, fourth at 153 (73-80); Tekoa/Rosalia’s Michaela Tee finished

Colfax girls placed 21st placed 11th in the long LaConner and Landyn Junior Carson Emily Leighton placed Colfax, Tekoa/Rosalia collect state track 1600points Meters Finals - 6. Gavin at the state 2B track finals jump. Lovelady of Life Christian Cloaninger placed seventh 10th in the shot put with a Merritt-TR 4:34.55. Saturday at Roos Field in One big dent for the Academy also fell, but after in the pole vault with a sea- 32-2.75. 3200 Meters - 4. Merritt 10:02.08. 9. Cheney with 12 team Colfax girls came in the they crossed the finish line son-best of 11-6. Dane Hall Highest boys team fin- Isaac Leighton- TR 10:49.29. points. They finished 4x100 relay when anchor and collected first and sec- placed 12th in the triple ish for an NE team was 110m Hurdles Prelims - 11. Ben behind the 70-point win Josie Riebold fell while try- ond-place points. jump. posted by Northwest Ahmann-C 17.12 stacked up by Northwest ing to post a win at the fin- Riebold returned to Both Colfax boys relay Christian with 40 points for 300m Hurdles Finals - 4. Ben Christian of Lacey. ish of the finals. The action to run a leg in the teams placed 11th in the fourth Ahmann 42.37. (third in prelim at Senior Piper Cai post- Bulldog team had taken the 4x400 relay for a seventh- prelims. St. George’s girls fin- 41.64). 4x100 Relay Prelims - 11. Colfax ed the best finish for the prelim race at 51.48 and place finish. Tekoa/Rosalia boys ished in second place with (Ben Ahmann, Gabe Ahmann, Dane Bulldogs when she placed Riebold was charging to col- Colfax boys totaled six scored eight points and tied 64, just six points back of Hall, Griffiths) 46.06. third in the pole vault at 9- lect a first-place finals win points and placed 30th with five other teams at the NWC Lacey win. 4x400 Relay Prelims - 11. Colfax (B. 9 and seventh in the high for the team which qualified behind the 63-point win 23rd. Asotin’s girls finished Ahmann, G. Ahmann, Mark Morgan, jump at 4-10. first out of the regionals. rolled up by Kalama. Gavin Merritt placed fourth with 46.5 points. Griffiths) 3:37.16. 0 Colfax. Senior Carmen Gfeller She fell short of the finish Ben Ahmann placed sixth in the 1600 and fourth Pole Vault-7. Carson Cloaninger-C finished with an eighth- line but managed to collect fourth in the 300 hurdles to in the 3200, and Issac 11-6, 14. Cole Barrlocher-C 9-6. BOYS RESULTS place finish in the 100 hur- an eighth-place finish. finish out his Colfax track Leighton placed ninth in 800 Meters 2B Prelims - 11. Ryley dles, and Sara Whelchel Matty Lagerway of career. the 3200. Griffiths-C 2:05.25. Continued on page 5

PAGE 4A • Thursday, May 31, 2018 • Whitman County Gazette a senior, threw the last 1 1/3 made (Kentner) work,” BY GARTHColton MEYER innings. baseballDoumit said. “But takes he was second in state Gazette Reporter ColtonSIDEBAR will lose three ACH started off with able to make big pitches in seniors from the 2018 state Almira/Coulee/ two unearned runs in the the situations that he need- 1B second-place team: Hartline came into the first inning before Colton ed to.” Cameron Bean – a four- game undefeated with a tied the game in the fourth Wildcats’ hits in the year starter and cousins pitcher who had allowed on an RBI-groundout from game came from Tom Wolf, Matt Wolf and Tom Wolf. only one run for the season, Kian Ankerson and a single Chadwick, Parker Druffel, “Cameron is one of the earned or not. from Matt Wolf. Luke Vining, Ankerson and best pure hitters we’ve had Dalton Kentner, the The Warriors then took Matt Wolf. since I’ve been with the pro- ace, a junior, kept up his two more unearned runs in ACH also committed gram,” said coach Pat work in the state final at the bottom of the fourth as five errors, but mostly in Doumit. “Tom, our leadoff Wheeler Field in Centralia Colton failed to answer. inopportune moments. hitter, all year, day-in and May 26, throwing into the ACH went up 8-2 after the “I can’t even remember day-out, outworks every- seventh inning. sixth inning before the when their errors hap- one. Matt, any team needs a While Colton batters Wildcats rallied in the sev- pened,” Doumit said. “Ours guy like him, probably the pushed him, in the field, the enth to close it to a final were very untimely for us.” most versatile guy we had.” Wildcats’ gloves were left score of 8-4. Colton finishes the Matt Wolf came out his wanting, with five errors Kentner went out in year second in state with an freshman year to be a man- contributing to six the seventh due to pitch 18-8 overall record. It was ager, not thinking he had unearned runs for ACH, count. the sixth appearance in the what it took to contribute who won 8-4 to take the 1B “He was a fiery com- 1B final for a team coached on the roster. championship, capping an petitor,” said Doumit. “Even by Doumit, whose teams “Matt is an athlete who undefeated season. in the other dugout, you can have won three state cham- made himself into a base- “We clearly didn’t play appreciate a guy who plays pionships in his 11 years at ball player,” Doumit said. as well defensively as we the game like that.” Colton. should have or as we have Colton, in the losing “The goal is always to all year,” said Colton coach effort, scored four runs get there,” he said. ”But it’s Pat Doumit. against Kentner, to make a one thing to think about it Colton's Matt Wolf throws On the mound for the total of five against him for at the beginning of the sea- from the outfield at Wheeler Wildcats, junior Reece the year, from all oppo- son. For these guys to do it, Field as his cousin Tom, Chadwick pitched into the nents. Colton also got seven a lot of progress had to be fifth inning, allowing two hits off him, a season record made.” another senior converges earned runs with four as well. behind in the state final. strikeouts. Cameron Bean, “Offensively, our guys Jerry Morse photo.

ColfaxDayton/Waitsburg softballAfter team stopping Colfax, postsGreta Geier1-2 each hadat two state of NE league, show both sustained TWILIGHT LEAGUE GOLF Saturday defeated Colfax 5- Dayton/Waitsburg was the 12 Colfax hits. two defeats in the first day. 2 Saturday morning to end eliminated in the next con- In their 11-9 win over Game One: Colfax 11- the Colfax run at the state solation round by Onalaska Liberty Christian in the Liberty Christian 9: Abbie Colfax - Week 5 Standings (white tees) 2B softball tournament at 11-4, and Adna then elimi- Friday opener, Colfax took Miller walked 3, struck out ** Totals do not include week 3 ** Gateway Sports Complex in nated Onalaska in the next an 11-3 lead into the last 3, allowed 10 hits. Colfax A League B League Yakima. round on the way to the con- inning and held on while hits: Greta Geier 3b; Anni Colfax went into the solation final where they LC scored six runs. Cox 2b, 1b; Miller 2-1b; I.N.B. 155 Medical Micro. Mach. 150 elimination game after were stopped by Pe Cox, Miller and Becker Chelsea Becker 2-1b; Big Al’s 148 The McGregor Co. 138 defeating Liberty Christian Ell/Willapa which went each had two hits in the Helina Hahn, Shyah Antoin Almota Elevator 131 Colfax Body Repair 135 in their Friday opener and home with the third-place first game. , Maddy Shrope, each 1b. C.M.D. 126 Harrison Electric 121 then losing to Ocosta in the trophy. Abbie Miller pitched all Game Two: Ocosta 11- quarter-final round. Colfax went into the three games. Colfax 8. Miller walked 7, KTM Wood 100 Ace Hardware 116 Dayton/Waitsburg Saturday elimination game The Colfax softball sea- struck out 6, allowed 10 Colfax Golf Course 88 Slinkey’s 4-Aces 104 Saturday morning posted after an 8-11 endurance loss son finished at 13-9. hits. Colfax hits: Cox 2b, 2- C.M.D. 33 Big Al’s 39 Medical Micro Mach. 38 Harrison Electric 34 Weitze, Hunter 10 Kirkpatrick, Al 8 Hille, Chris 12 Snodgrass, Scott 6 two runs in the first inning to Ocosta in a quarter-final Northwest Christian, 1b, Becker 2b, 1b; Geier 2- Holloman, Michael 8 vs. Fox, Joe 10 Booth, Darrell 10 vs. Arthur, Ken 8 and led Colfax all the way. McNeilly, Dalton 6 McPherson, Kyle (sub) 12 Gylling, Andy 8 Ward, Spencer 10 game which was pushed the NE league’s top entry, 1b; Miller Hahn, Abby Ensley, Bruce 9 Young, Kevin 9 Whitmore, Rob 8 Weerts, Keith (sub) 10 Colfax had six hits with back to a 9:35 p.m. starting took the tourney with a 3-0 Boyer, Maddy Shrope, I.N.B. 39 KTM Wood 33 Ace Hardware 29 The McGregor Co. 43 Abbie Miller rapping a dou- time. Ocosta had a 7-3 lead win over Napavine in the Riane Jones, each 1b. Roberts, Mike 8 Gilchrist, Craig 10 Hall, Drew 10 Eng, Terry 8 Hergert, Phil 11 vs. Allenbach, Jim 7 Folsom Sr., Barry 9 vs. Davies, Jeff (sub) 9 ble and two singles, and after four innings, and the title game Saturday to G a m e T h r e e : Hall, Brett 10 Keck, Jacob 8 Folsom Jr., Barry 6 Evans, Steve 12 Chelsea Becker hitting a Bulldogs broke out with five remain undefeated for the Dayton/Waitsburg 5-Colfax Kehne, Jon 10 Harder, Ron 8 Vorderbrueggen, Mike 4 Muir, Keith 14 double and single. runs in the fifth inning to season. The Crusaders took 2. Miller walked 2, struck Almota Elevator Bye Colfax Golf Course 26 Colfax Body Repair 46 Slinkey’s 4-Aces Bye Weitze, Chance 0 Gronning, Craig 8 Davis, Randy 10 Davies, Jeff 0 Dayton pitcher Megan take an 8-2 lead, but three tourney wins to get to out 2, allowed five hits. Levi, Tom 0 vs. Young, Zach 5 Pittman, Jeff 13 vs. Hooper, RJ 0 Fowler, Tom 0 Perry, John 7 McGreevy, Ken 11 Hauser, Bob 0 Robins walked just two Onalaska scored two runs the title game. Colfax hits: Mille 2b, 2-1b; Johnson, Mark 0 Pennick, Bill 6 Hauser, Bob (sub) 12 Fountain, Link 0 Bulldogs and struck out each in the fifth and sixth Liberty and Becker 2b, 1b; Shorpe 1b. (sub) = substitute player / * = played as a sub (6 point penalty) eight to keep Dayton in the innings. Lind/Ritzville/Sprague, the Ace of Aces - Gross: 35 Ace of Aces - Net: 31 consolation round. Anni Cox, Becker and other two entries out of the Craig Gilchrist Steve Evans Chris Hille Jeff Pittman

Colton finishesAlmira/Coulee/Hartline out in ofthe placing state final against incouldn’t Yakima get back in it,” WEBB’S SLOUGH TWILIGHT GOLF BY GARTH MEYER the state semifinals. Quilcene. Nilson said, whose team Gazette Reporter Tied 4-4 with ACH in “We played well, we returned from the state 1B Pomeroy beat Colton 4- an extra inning, the top of just came up short,” said tournament without plac- St. John - Week 4 Standings the eighth, Colton junior Nilson. “Someone had to ing for the first time in his The McGregor Co. 95.0 St. John Telco 86.0 3 to end the Wildcats’ soft- Dave Kjack 4.0 Pat Gordon 5.0 ball season May 26 in a catcher Abby Kelly hit a win, someone had to lose. It 12 years as head coach. Aaron Kjack 5.5 Ryan Kile 3.5 state loser’s bracket game deep shot toward home-run could’ve gone either way.” Colton finished the Buzz Kjack 5.0 Dave Fitzgerald 4.0 for a chance to advance to territory, before the ball Dropping into the season at 20-5 overall, a Jason Hough 5.0 Rick Repp 4.0 play for third and fourth- landed in the glove of a lower bracket to meet team with no seniors. Tim Sauer 6.5 Eric Trump 2.5 place. Warriors outfielder. Pomeroy, a familiar foe “It’s a learning experi- At Yakima’s Gateway “The girl had her butt from the Southeast 1B ence,” Nilson said. “If you NW Grain Growers 95.0 Hub International 89.0 Sports Complex, the against the fence when she league – which Colton had don’t learn, there’s no point Brian Lynch 2.5 Dakota White 6.5 Wildcats began the state caught it,” said Wildcats’ beaten three times this year in being there, is there?” *Frank Watson 7.5 *Dwight Fowler 1.5 tournament last Friday coach Brad Nilson. – the Pirates scored three In the state champi- Bill Cofield 3.5 Ethan White 5.5 In the bottom of the runs in the first inning. onship game, ACH beat Heath Barnes 5.5 Brandon Perry 3.5 with a 15-1 win over Kevin Repp 6.5 Roger Beck 2.5 Wishkah Valley followed by eighth, ACH scored to end Colton then held them Quilcene 11-0 to take the a 5-4 loss to the game and take them to off, allowing one more run title – something Colton has St. John Hardware 91.0 Webb’s Empire Foods 89.5 as the Wildcats scored three won seven of since 2008. Jeremy Smith 7.0 Drew Gordon 2.0 to cut the lead to 4-3. That “You just learn to not *Bill Parrish 4.5 *Austin Danielson 4.5 was as close as they would take things for granted, Gary Bailey 5.5 Dustin Deford 3.5 get. that’s for sure,” Nilson said. Matt Antle 3.5 Mike Webb 5.5 “We were just flat, and Steve Gibson 5.0 Rich Barry 4.0 Rialto Tavern 89.0 IEMC 85.0 Loren Schneider 4.0 *Chris Johnson 5.0 Al Martin 3.5 Doug Schuster 5.5 *Mark Howard 4.0 Dan Watt 5.0 Kirk Wigen 7.0 Jerry Schauble 2.0 RosaliaTekoa/Rosalia tracktrackshot put.sendoff Issac Leighton Eric Glorfield 3.0 George Johnstone 6.0 qualifiers received a sendoff qualified for the 3200, and * = substitute player to the state meet in Cheney Gavin Merritt qualified for Low Gross: 36 Low Net: 27 May 25. Emily Leighton both the 1600 and the 3200. Dakota White Jason Hough qualified to compete in the

Continued: Main Street(Formerly EventsCoffee on Main & Café) Kitchen 203 N. Main, Colfax track Triple Jump - 12. Dane Hall-C 36- Join us for 05.25. Sunday Brunch~ 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. GIRLS RESULTS (Every Sunday) 100 Hurdles Finals - 8. Carmen Dinner Specials~ 4 - 8 p.m. Gfeller 17.36 (4th in prelim at 16.69). 4x100 Relay Finals - 8. Colfax (Sara (Tuesday - Friday) Welchel, Kaitlyn Cornish, Averi Mackleit, Josie Riebold) 54.17. (first 509-397-2204 in prelims at 51.48). 4x400 Relay Finals - 7. Colfax (Taylre Sakamoto-Howell, Gfeller, Riebold, Piper Cai) 4:18.23. (3rd in prelims at 4:15.85.) Shot Put Finals - 10. Emily Leighton- TR 32-02.75. High Jump 2B - Finals - 7. Cai-C 4- 10. Pole Vault 2B - Finals - 3. Cai 9-09, 13. Sophie Klaveano-C 6-06. Long Jump 2B - Finals -11. Welchel 15-03.25.

Whitman County Gazette • Thursday, May 31, 2018 • PAGE 5A At left, Logan Reed hands off to Emma Perry after the first lap of Oakesdale’s last win, the 4x400 relay. Reed is shown below blasting off at the start of the of the race. At right, Jaydn Corder of SJEL collects her first- place medal in the discus. Griffin Parrish of SJEL dueled with Ronnie Parks of Entiat in the final rounds of the B high jump.

Photo-finish for state track meet athletes

Colfax senior Ben Ahmann finished his track career with a Gavin Merritt of Tekoa/Rosalia placed fourth in the 3200 Carson Cloaninger of Colfax moved up to 11-6 to place fourth-place finish in the 300 hurdles. and sixth in the 1600. seventh in the pole vault.

Piper Cai of Colfax placed seventh in the high jump. Levi Bailey hands off to Griffin Parrish of SJEL on the way LouEllen Reed places fourth for Oakesdale in the 100- to a seventh in the 4n100 relay race. meter sprint.

PAGE 6A • Thursday, May 31, 2018 • Whitman County Gazette 2018 State 1B baseball/softball

Matt Wolf, a senior, hits leadoff for Colton in the state Colton junior shortshop Jordyn Moehrle makes a tag at second base Colton senior Cameron Bean throws from championship game in Centralia. in the state semifinal against Almira/Coulee/Hartline May 25. third base against Almira/Coulee/Hartline.

Colfax senior Abbie Miller pitches in an 11-9 opening Colton’s Jackson Meyer lays down a tag at first at Wheeler Field May 26. The Wildcats lost to ACH 8-4. round win over Liberty Christian. -- Photos by Garth Meyer and Jerry Morse

Colton junior shortstop Luke Vining throws in the state final. At left, the Wildcats’ Emily Schultheis pitches in a 15-1 win over Wishkah Valley in Yakima. At right, Colton catcher Abby Kelly awaits a pitch.

Colfax freshman Perry Imler swings in the first round of The Colton dugout reacts after another run crosses the plate. Colton freshman Rylee Vining brushes the eight-team 2B bracket in Yakima. off after taking second base.

Whitman County Gazette • Thursday, May 31, 2018 • PAGE 7A OPINION

Below the surface Memorial Day has passed. Millions of Americans celebrated those who served and sacrificed for the country. Flags waved. Taps was played. Speeches glori- fied. It is an important American holiday. It pays tribute to those who have played such a vital role in protecting the country and for all it stands. Accolades and praise are just part of the holiday. Underlying it all are some very important principles that sometimes get overlooked. A current controversy is a good exam- ple. The National Football League fran- chise owners recently declared that no player is to take a knee or show any signs of protest during the pre-game renditions of the national anthem. The league has ruled if players will not stand respectfully during the anthem, they will have to stay off the field until it is over. This all stems from when Colin Kaepernick and others refused to stand during the anthem. The point for them was to bring attention to social and racial injustice in the country. The country was immediately split. Protests erupted over the protests them- selves. Some fans declared they would not ever again watch an NFL game. Then, the controversy reignited with BOB FRANKEN the recent NFL decision. President Donald Trump weighed in, stating that if the players cannot stand proudly during Singapore Fling Can’t Match Royal Wedding the anthem perhaps they should not live Usually, the only place to hear important than any royal wedding, left the building as husband and wife, in this country. cultured British accents is anytime on even this one. But ratingswise, it riding in a splendid horse-drawn car- Disrespect towards the country and PBS, but on the eve of the royal wed- won't get nearly so many eyes. First of riage. Expecting any success by the flag is disturbing. ding, British experts were flooding all, consider the players: The royal Rocket and Dotard would clearly be Yet, was this disrespect or was it in the other domestic networks, making wedding had the dashing Prince putting the cart before the horse. So the tradition of free speech and free the U.S. news personalities sound like Harry starring with beautiful and ele- much hostile distrust has piled up expression? American riffraff (pardon the redun- gant Meghan Markle. The summit over the decades. The sides still are dancy). has Kim the Rocket Man and Donnie officially in a state of war. Those with a public persona often They certainly had their stiff the Dotard. Compare the supporting Simply ending that might be an take on political causes. They have a plat- upper lips full explaining all the cast: in Windsor, Prince William, for accomplishment, but there will need form that few others have. Some use it pageantry, accumulated over cen- instance; Singapore will have John to be an agreement for North Korea to freely. turies of tradition. Even the Meghan Bolton. dismantle its nuclear arsenal, and Social injustice and lack of equality Markle father drama was restrained, Perhaps the ratings could get a that will require some difficult conces- are problems perceived by many in this with Prince Charles taking up the jolt if they invited some of the celebri- sions from the United States, along slack. So we were treated to a jolly ty groupies that are always eager to with credible enforcement mecha- country. The protests by Kaepernick and good show set in the splendor of St. show up for these televised mega- nisms. others highlighted this problem, but George's Chapel at Windsor Castle. It events. Oprah was mingling at the Maybe they bring in Michael rather than bring the problem into the was even more elegant than Mar-a- festivities; so were George and Amal Curry to provide good vibes. That's full light of day, they brought on personal Lago. Clooney. Elton John and his husband the Most Rev. Michael Curry, the attacks, attacks on the patriotism of the Perhaps Donald Trump was were there too. Rest assured that his leader of the U.S. Episcopal Church, watching from somewhere, pondering booking agent has reminded whose stemwinder with its African protesters and attacks on both sides of the the event's mammoth ratings -- TVs Washington and Pyongyang that American touches was a highlight of issue. There were those who applauded all over the planet were tuned in with Elton John wrote "Rocket Man." the royal wedding that was really all the protests and those who claimed them entire households watching, often at Of course, we don't know that highlight: Love can "help and heal to be treasonous. ungodly hours. He would be clearly there will be a reception or dinner. We when nothing else can," he passion- America has changed and in many puzzled by how anything so tasteful don't even know if there will be a face- ately exclaimed. respects grown because of grassroots dis- and civilized could be so appealing, to-face meeting. All the nasty bicker- The odd coupling of Kim and Don since he has absolutely no experience ing by both sides gives off the odor of will require more than love to push enchantment and eventual groundswell with that. two grooms who might just get cold the world away from the brink of dis- movements. It is part and parcel of the Trump's best chance at ratings feet and walk away from the altar. aster. freedom of expression that is so important will be the Singapore Fling with Kim Meghan and Harry decidedly did to this country. Jong Un, the upcoming summit with not. Instead, after vowing their (BOB FRANKEN is a syndicat- This is also part and parcel of why North Korea, which is infinitely more unshakable love for one another, they ed columnist.) Memorial Day is so important. It cele- brates the sacrifices of those who fought to protect the country. Its tenets and basic values cannot be matched. These are fun- RICH LOWRY damental reasons for which veterans have fought and died. One of those values is the freedom for The Chinese Threat Isn’t Just Trade non-violent activism. We are currently engaged in a we have believed that rising per Taiwan and Japan in particular. It must be respected. high-profile negotiation that may capita income would do our work Militarily, we need to spend Ideas can certainly be debated. or may not succeed in getting the for us by inevitably democratizing more on research and development Protests can be protested, but it is the Chinese to buy more of our stuff. China; because corporate America and on building up our Navy. And ideas that need to be scrutinized, not the This is a fine goal as far as it covets the Chinese market; and we need to make it clear to China, people expressing them. goes, although that isn't very far. It because, as Miles Maochun Yu of through robust patrolling, that we doesn't matter if China buys $14 the Naval Academy points out, we are committed to maintaining free- Gordon Forgey billion of our soybeans or $25 bil- are always "playing the China dom of navigation in the region. Publisher lion of our soybeans – it is still a card" in pursuit of some other Economically, we need a better mercantilist, revisionist power rep- strategic objective -- currently, the long-term approach to China's mer- resenting a significant geopolitical denuclearization of North Korea -- cantilism than blustery threats of challenge. rather than focusing on China in tariffs. This will require allies, China isn't just a commercial its own right. which means that we should return but a strategic competitor with the At the moment, we are in the to the Trans-Pacific Partnership. United States. It seeks to restore midst of a collective national freak- The pact was designed to lock its former national glory, establish out about Russia, a second-rate China out of creating trade norms hegemony in East Asia and unravel power. China's economy is eight in the region, but Trump aban- Pax Americana. President Xi times bigger than Russia's. While doned it in a perversely self-defeat- Express Jinping champions a national Russia is associated with the ing protectionist gesture. revival ("The Chinese Dream") that weapons of the 20th century, China The Chinese flatter them- flies in the face of the expectations is heavily investing in high-tech selves that they have a long view yourself . . . that economic growth would soften weapons -- cyberwarfare capabili- that unstable American democracy The Gazette welcomes letters to the editor and China. ties, hypersonic rockets, anti-satel- lacks. When dealing with Treasury invites you to express yourself. The letters column China uses its economic clout lite missiles and the like. "The Secretary Steve Mnuchin, appar- represents an important forum for the public to back self-interested investments United States cannot assume," the ently desperate for any agreement expression of ideas, concerns and matters of impor- around the world and has poured U.S.-China Economic and Security he can wave around as a victory in tance. Letters must carry an original signature and resources into a decadeslong mili- Review Commission warned, "it the much-advertised looming trade include the writer's name, address and telephone tary buildup. As it has grown in will have an enduring advantage in war, they must feel confirmed in number. strength, it has become increasing- developing next frontier military their belief. We need a strategy to Letters to the editor will be edited for libel, ly assertive in making maritime technology." convince them otherwise, and it objectionable material and length. claims in the region. It harasses its The comprehensive challenge will be the work of decades. Letters to the Editor neighbors it wants to cow into sub- of China deserves a comprehensive The Gazette, P.O. Box 770, Colfax, WA 99111 mission, as we are shouldered response. Diplomatically, we need (RICH LOWRY is editor of or aside. to strengthen relations with all the National Review.) [email protected] We have long failed to grapple those countries on China's periph- with the Chinese threat because ery that feel threatened by it,

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the border: and among alongside of these govern- don’t either. As a The effect of separation against this cruelty. More difficult those, 20 percent (1,500) are ment officials day after day Psychology Instructor at may be long-range trauma Compassion and empathy – What is happening to missing – some babies and is our smiling Spokane Falls Community and result in considerable “Do unto others” – is noth- this country I love? Every toddlers. General Kelly Representative of the 5th College, when teaching suffering. Of course, par- ing new. day our present govern- reports that they are either District, Cathy McMorris about human development, ents suffer too. (MaryCliff ment is making life more in foster care or “wherever.” Rodgers, supporting most of I teach about healthy devel- Institute in Spokane leads Nancy Street, difficult for many people, I am outraged and sad- Trump’s agenda. I am sure opment. Providing children in research and publishes Cheney the latest is separating chil- dened. Who is thinking up that CMR would not like to with secure attachment is information on attach- dren from their families at these terrible policies? have her children separated essential, and can affect an ment.) The public needs to What’s more, standing from her, and most people individual over a lifetime. speak out everywhere

DON C. BRUNELL Bad Labels Tough to Shed The battle in Seattle over the city years, is now the subject of an employer-led became known as “Taxachusetts” because gle takeaway from General Electric’s deci- council’s imposition of a head tax on large referendum to abolish it. It would cost of its high taxes. Commonwealth leaders sion to relocate its headquarters, it’s that companies is generating disparaging labels Amazon an estimated $11 million annually. embarked on a long road to change that Connecticut’s policymakers cannot view it which local elected leaders likely will come Amazon is looking for a second corpo- perception. as an isolated case. The conditions that led to regret. rate headquarters (HQ2) outside of Seattle. According to the Massachusetts to this decision exist for many companies in As a mayor, the last things you want It is worth $5 billion and could be bigger Budget and Policy Center (MBPC) in 1977 Connecticut.” are “anti-business” or “job killer” red letters than the original head office. Dallas that state had the nation’s third highest “That constant cycle of budget deficits stamped on your city’s investment opportu- Business Journal reported it could employ level of state and local taxes as a percent of followed by tax hikes, coupled with growing nity portfolio. 50,000 people with pay as high as $100,000 personal income—13.8 percent. costs, continue to undermine business con- A head tax is a “job killer” because it or more. “Since the late 1970s, tax policy in the fidence,” Brennan concluded. discourages companies from hiring full- There is no question about the gravity Commonwealth has changed dramatically,” While corporate headquarters moves time employees and encourages employers of Seattle’s homelessness. A PSBJ study MBPC reported. In 1980, a statewide are problematic, closures, businesses decid- to replace people with computers and estimated the region is spending more than proposition reduced property taxes and ing to build elsewhere, and people losing machines. $1 billion on homelessness. Homelessness then in the 1990s, the state significantly their jobs are much more harmful. According to the Puget Sound is a universal issue in which cities vying for reduced income tax rates. The bottom line is investors don’t want Business Journal, businesses in Seattle Amazon’s HQ2 face. As a result, between 1977 and 2011, to locate where they are unwanted or can’t already pay the highest taxes in the area. A In Seattle, a 2017 homeless census Massachusetts reduced taxes more than all afford to operate. Unfortunately, as City of Seattle report obtained by the showed just under 12,000 compared with but one other state and dropped the per- Massachusetts learned, bad labels are writ- Journal found a hypothetical company with 4,100 in Dallas, according to data collected centage of state and local taxes as a percent ten with indelible ink which fades slowly. 200 full-time employees and $100 million in by Metro Dallas Homeless Alliance. (Dallas of personal income to 10.8 percent. taxable gross revenue would pay $419,000 is believed to be on Amazon’s finalist list). The more friendly business climate (DON C. BRUNELL is a business in Seattle compared to Bellevue ($189,600) But railing against Amazon CEO Jeff made a huge difference. GE, frustrated analyst, writer and columnist. He retired as and Redmond ($22,400). Bezos and large employers does not solve with Connecticut’s high taxes and stifling president of the Association of Washington Then the city council just unanimously the problem. It only exacerbates it and regulations, moved its corporate headquar- Business, the state’s oldest and largest approved an annual $275 per full-time leads to “anti-business” and “job killer” ters to Boston in 2016. business organization, and now lives in employee assessment to fund homeless pro- labels which are hard to shed. Just ask offi- Joe Brennan, president of the Vancouver. He can be contacted at grams and affordable housing. The tax, cials in Massachusetts. Connecticut Business and Industry [email protected]). which would raise $237 million over five In the early 1970s, Massachusetts Association (CBIA), said, “If there’s one sin-

FRANK WATSON Letter to the Class of 2018

Congratulations. You have success- will respect your privacy, and will not ety at a unique point in history. Your The American economy remains the fully completed your public education send your grades to your benefactors, parents graduated as President Clinton largest in the world, but it has its chal- and are about to enter the real world. It nor will they call your parents if you was facing impeachment due to his lenges too. Our national debt is the isn’t that school is not the real world, have academic difficulties. Include a involvement with Monica Lewinsky, greatest threat our country has ever but it is a special world where you are copy of your grades in the Christmas and a war in the Congo claimed 5.4 mil- faced. If you don’t find a way to fix it, not fully responsible for your actions Card you send to those who help fund lion lives. Your grandparents received the consequences will be catastrophic. and most mistakes have no real long- your education. Their sacrifice is more their diplomas as Viet Nam invaded The debt problem cannot be solved by term consequences. You are considered valuable than you realize. Many of your Cambodia and watched the news on politics as usual. Our trade with the children still learning the difference peers will stagger under the heavy black and white TV that reported the rest of the world, especially China, is between right and wrong. That changes weight of debt for many years after mass suicide of the followers of James out of balance. If we continue to buy when you walk across the stage and graduation. Don’t forget those who help Jones. Every generation had its chal- more than we sell, we will run out of receive your diploma. From the begin- you ease that burden. Most of you will lenges, and you will have yours. Our money. Our national infrastructure is ning of time, all cultures have had a rite need to finance at least part of your own country, your country now, is divided as aging. Our bridges need repair. The of passage children go through to be degree. You will have to participate in never before. We have a president who electric power grid is teetering on col- accepted as adults. For us, it is high the student loan program and may need has never been in politics and seems to lapse. We are not handing over a prob- school graduation. From now on, for to work part-time. It is worth it. Think go out of his way to make enemies. He is lem-free utopia. We have failed to solve better or worse, you will be considered long-term. College graduates make supposed to be a dealmaker but doesn’t the world’s problems. Now it is up to adults. Many of you will attend college much more over their professional appear to be making much progress. you. Make the world a better place for before you begin to enter our national careers than those without degrees. You will be eligible to vote in the coming your children. work force. Have a plan. Choose a field of study midterm elections. Get involved. Find College is not high school. Your that will lead to meaningful employ- out what the real issues are and make tuition will not be funded by the taxpay- ment. A degree in Ancient Greek intelligent choices. Try to find issues to (FRANK WATSON is a retired Air ers. Many of you will be supported by Philosophy may be interesting, but it vote for rather than issues to vote Force Colonel and a long time resident your family while you pursue a bache- will not be meaningful to most employ- against. It will soon be your govern- of Eastern Washington. He has been a lor’s degree. You will owe them a debt - ers. ment. Make it better rather than just free lance columnist for over 18 years.) at least a debt of gratitude. Your school Every generation enters adult soci- different.

Whitman County Gazette • May 31, 2018 • PAGE 9A PAGE 10A • Thursday, May 31, 2018 • Whitman County Gazette PEOPLE

Brisk winds Monday morning gave attendees at the Memorial Day observance a chance to interact with the veterans' The Steptoe monument under sunny skies on Memorial memorial flags posted along the center road of the Colfax cemetery. Day, decorated with flowers and ribbon. Photo courtesy of Diane Nebel.

Veterans honored across Whitman County

A total of 267 flags were posted at the cemetery, along with identification signs honoring Veterans at the Colfax ceremony were asked to sit in a designated area during the each veteran and listing their branch and time of service. Memorial observance.

Flags fly at the Endicott Cemetery in remembrance of those Colfax FFA president Chase Baerlocher opened the cere- Craig Willson of Colfax sang two solos and played Taps to who served, including a veteran of the Civil War. mony. Other members on the FFA team were Gunnar Aune, conclude the ceremony at Colfax. Cole Baerlocher, Kyle Appel and Leo Huels. MY FAVORITE RECIPES By Dee Bryson fire from his violin. Keith has been profes- The musiciansMeet the that HankersPalouse. The husband and sionally engaging audiences have been hitting the spot- wife team currently live in with his unique and amaz- light lately in the band Oakesdale. They have been ing musical talents and his called The Hankers are a building their musical rela- heart-stealing smile for 25 group of five professional tionship since they started years. Keith left the musicians that have trav- playing violin together at Palouse, bound for eled all over the world, col- five-years-old in Colfax. If Nashville after college, and lectively performing at you have lived around it didn’t take him long to get places such as Europe Whitman County longer discovered. Unlike most Disney, for our troops in than 30 years, you would musicians who set out for Japan and South Korea, likely remember the young Tennessee, Keith was fortu- performed at the Academy Keith and Julie playing nate to start his career of Country Music Awards, music as children around within two weeks of landing and even at the Country the county. Both grew up in in Nashville and the rest, as Thunder Music Festival in Colfax and graduated from they say, is history! Wisconsin for 30,000 coun- Colfax High School. The Keith has opened for try music fans. two formed a childhood The Hankers, performing live at the Clearwater Casino in April, 2018. and played with numerous Julie (Green) and musical friendship that acts including: Chris Keith Niehenke are the later in their careers devel- From the moment that fiddler, steps out on stage getic and multi-talented LeDoux, Blake Shelton, leaders of the band whose oped into marriage and The Keith, a nationally- and touches bow to fiddle, artist who plays fiddle roots run deeply on the Hankers Band was born. renowned and champion he is recognized as the ener- behind his back and blows continued on page 2

Whitman County Gazette • Thursday, May 31, 2018 • PAGE 1B Missing in Action and Memorial Flags in Memorial Day weekend Lucky and Joan Myrick, with EndicottENDICOTT Memorial Day NolanDUSTY celebratesguests of Di and Larry Brink birthdaytheir yard work. Saturday remembrance of those who sacrificed for KAREN BROECKEL ANNE LOWE our country. included Kevin, Amber, night, the Myricks hosted a Gazette Correspondent Gazette Correspondent Ashley, Kloey, Ellie and Nick barbecue for the Myrick- The individual graves of military per- Last week Thursday, Brink of Omak. They arrived Brink clan. Endicott Food Center on Saturday sons also had American flags. Jason Nolan of Colfax cele- on Saturday and stayed until The B.B. Club quilt dis- held a luncheon for family and friends who Kathy Schlomer hosted Dad's Night In brated his birthday with a Monday. Sunday, they were play in The Center at the came to Endicott for Memorial Day week- Pinochle Club on Monday, May 21. Those dinner at Sol Vallarta. Hosts guests of Lucky and Joan Colfax Library came down end. The cemetery was decorated with attending were Marcia Honn, Bertie Honn, for the event were his parents Myrick for a barbecue. Tuesday morning. President large flags representing the Marine Corp., Casey Shiprek, Leslie Lamb and Irma Greg and Gwen Nolan, Joining them were Tom Sandy Passmore was in Navy, Army, Air Force, Coast Guard, Kent. Colfax. Also in attendance Phillips, St. John, and his charge of the removal by were grandparents Mark and guests for the weekend, Josh some of the club members Carol Rubin, Jeanette Nolan, Bay of Mount Lake Terrace; and other volunteers. The Uncle Jay Rubin, all of Mike Stine, LaCrosse, and club is extremely grateful to Colfax, and great aunt Karen John, Myla and Lexi Brink, the Palouse Empire Fair Broeckel, Dusty. Dusty. Association for the loan of LIBRARY CALENDAR Caretaker Loren Scaggs Mike Myrick, their quilt frames from the Spanaway; Rich Myrick, Home Ec. division used to had the Dusty Cemetery – Be in the Children’s well-groomed and ready for Moses Lake, and Rob Myrick, display the quilts the B.B. THURSDAY, MAY 31 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6 the many floral tributes in Dusty, spent part of the week- Club has made for its mem- Rosalia School, Parade. Bikes, trikes and Garfield – 1 p.m. – remembrance of loved ones. end helping their parents, bers over 90 years. Garfield School and walkers welcome. Dress up Chalk Party – School is Endicott Lutheran Church and decorate your ride in almost out. Celebrate by – Bully Schmully – Rock the "Libraries Rock" theme. decorating the sidewalk out with kids’ music star, Storytime at the Little Free and having special treats. Eric Herman. Sing along, Library plus an RVing dis- Colfax – 2:30 to 4 p.m. Members of the Pullman League of sioner, treasurer and auditor will be on the laugh-out-loud and be chal- cussion and skit. – PG Movie – Come on a WomenVoter Voters willsignup be at the Colfax Library at Firstlocal November Thursday ballot, along with contested lenged to create a better daring rescue through time during the First Thursday event in Colfax races for both ninth district legislative school for everyone. and space. Snacks includ- June 7. They will provide voter information seats. Malden – 10 a.m. to 6 ed. and answer questions about the election. Friends of Whitman County Library p.m. – Book Sale and ColfaxSUNDAY, –JUNE “Indian 3 Endicott – 3:30 p.m. – The three-way race for district court judge also plan to conduct a book sale during the Extended Hours – Malden Battles of 1858,” an art Rock Painting – Rock the will be on the Aug. 7 primary ballot. June 7 First Thursday event. Library is excited to open exhibit by Nona Hengen, is library with arts and crafts. Contested races for county commis- their doors all day and offer on display in The Center Everyone is welcome. a fantastic book sale May June 1 to 30. 30 to June 1. Be sure to see the John Wayne Trail Riders. THURSDAY,Rosalia – 2:30 JUNE to 4:307 Colfax Methodist MONDAY,St. John – 10JUNE a.m. 4 – JR p.m. – Energy Assistance – ETCETERA Church – 12:15 p.m. – Summer Reading – Little Need help with energy Memorial Walls –WSU ones rock the library with bills? Call 800-482-3991 for Bank on Bishop Blvd. in by the Friends of Hospice. Professor, Ray Sun, dis- early learning fun. an appointment. Airport's Bean Pullman Wednesday, June The sale was happening cusses the Vietnam, 9/11 Colfax – 3:30 to 5 p.m. Colfax – 3 to 6 p.m. – 6, from 10 to 11 a.m. The with the St. Patty's lunch- and Holocaust Memorials – Caregiver Support Group First Thursday – Voter reg- will talk at June Cup features SEWE- eon with the proceeds in this unique presentation – Learn how Rural istration, Summer Reading DA highlights featuring added to the garage sale. held at Colfax Rotary Resources can support and signups, plus a book sale The Pullman Chamber Pullman C of C business startup success An 80th birthday party Meeting. encourage. blowout. of Commerce June General stories on the Palouse. for Gloria Coile was in the Colfax Schmuck Park Albion – 4 p.m. – Membership Luncheon will Aaron Elder and Adrian Fireside Room. – 6 to 7 p.m. – Boot Camp – Afterschool ART – Head to feature Tony Bean, execu- Green of NW Mutual will Hill-Ray food service Get fit for summer. This the library after school for tive director of Pullman- talk on business life cycle has gone from serving 860 St.FRIDAY, John School JUNE– 1 10:40 class will whip you into fun and creativity. Moscow Regional Airport. planning: How to navigate meals a month in 2015 to a.m. – Bully Schmully – shape fast. Colfax – 6 to 7 p.m. – The luncheon will begin at through startup phase into 1,900 a month. More guests WCL kicks off summer Zumba – Dance the calories noon on Tuesday, June 12, a business and how to pre- come not only for banquets reading with a super fun away with friends. $8 per at Gladish Community & pare for the unexpected. and brunches, but every rock show and anti-bully- class or $50 for 10 classes. Cultural Center View TUESDAY, JUNE 5 day for lunch and dinner. ing message with LaCrosse Colfax – 10 a.m. to 4 Room, and seating will be During the May board grade school attending. p.m. – Drop-in Tech Time – For more information limited. Cost is $18 per per- meeting, Helen Perry was Malden – 12:30 to 2 Need help with ebooks, or to learn about future son or $15 for Pullman Hill-RayHill-Ray reachedNews full elected to fill the board posi- p.m. – Caregiver Support smartphones or comput- events, stop by your local Chamber members. occupancy in March for the tion vacated by Virginia Group – Free meeting for ers? Stop by. library, visit Reservations are required first time in 20 years and Sanders, who resigned in those caring for loved ones. Colfax – 11 a.m. – www.whitco.lib.wa.us, or for all attendees. Please has a waiting list of people April. Friends of Library Meeting call 509-397-4366. Summer RSVP by June 8 to Pullman for both one- and two-bed- Hill-Ray hosted the – Get involved with this Reading begins June 1. All Chamber of Commerce at room units. The adminis- Tea Ladies' - Noon Tea, fun group. Meetings are ages, sign up at your local 334-3565 or chamber@pull- trator moved his office to SATURDAY, JUNE 2 which raised money for Colfax – 9 a.m. and 10 always open. library or online to win manchamber.com allow for a 41st unit and Friends of Hospice. That a.m. – Fitness Classes – Colfax – 2 to 4 p.m. – great prizes. that unit will be rented. was followed by Mother's Intensati at 9 and Color Me Crafty – All In March the residents Day Brunch on Sunday, Kundalini Yoga at 10 with adults are invited for some held their third annual NextNext Cup O’ O'Joe Joe on the May 3. Aubrey Aguilar. R and R plus treats. garage sale and were joined Palouse will be at Columbia Rosalia – Battle Days Supplies provided. RECIPE CONT’D

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PAGE 2B • Thursday, May 31, 2018 • Whitman County Gazette SuspectChad M. Breshears, damagescars and kicked the door patrol of pect, and deputies cars located StateAaron Garcia, drops 22, the court they rabbit will not file who wascase unresponsive 41, Albion, was booked into a second car. Breshears and arrested Colfax resident who was any charges against Garcia. when observed through a jail here last Wednesday Chapman's report him. He was initially arrested May 21 on a prob- Decker noted they did not window of the unoccupied night, May 23, on probable said deputies responded at arrested on probable able charge of animal cruel- have enough evidence to file house, was in a cage with charges of burglary and 7:54 p.m. May 23 to a charges of burglary and ty, was allowed release a charge. an empty water bottle. three charges of malicious report from an Albion resi- one count of malicious mis- without any conditions Colfax officers arrested Officers took the rabbit to mischief. Two of the mis- dent who said he had just chief, but after he allegedly after a first appearance in Garcia after discovering a Bunchgrass Veterinary chief cases involve heard a window shattering dented the door of one court the next day. rabbit which was being kept Clinic in Colfax where it Breshears allegedly dam- at a neighbor's house. The patrol car with a head- Deputy Prosecutor in an unoccupied residence. subsequently died. aging two sheriff's cars neighbor observed a man butt and dented a second Merritt Decker informed The report said the rabbit, during his arrest at Albion. leaving out the front door car by kicking it, two more According to the of the residence and con- charges were added to the report by Sheriff's Sgt. fronted him. recommendation to the Chris Chapman, the sus- The neighbor provided prosecutor's office. pect head-butted one of the a description of the sus- Family of Edith Ray GOOD OLD DAYS

found at 3:15 o'clock lock wall, tipping the barge joins plaque dedication 125 years ago Wednesday afternoon and wedging it against a under the courthouse container barge, damaging The Commoner bridge. The body was still both hulls and causing beneath the surface, nearly them to eventually spill Arthur Hooper, the 17- May 26, 1893 a quarter-of-a-mile below their cargo and capsize. No year-old son of Miles T. the springy two-plank one was injured in the Hooper of Johnson, was bridge at the foot of Rock mishap. brought before Justice of Street, from which the little the Peace Dillon Tuesday to boy is to believed to have answer the grave charge of fallen. committing a criminal assault on the 12-year-old 10 years ago daughter of Joel C. Jones at Johnson on Sunday Whitman County evening. The young girl was 50 years ago Gazette waylaid, it is alleged, on her pathway home from church, The Colfax Gazette MayTwo 22, home-schooled 2008 and Hooper desisted from MayTe Hinderer 23, 1968 and his Colfax brothers received the his maltreatment only sons, Kenneth and Blaine, audience choice award at when compelled by parties Ewartsville, have been WSU Imagine Tomorrow who arrived in time to pre- named as the 1968 contest, May 10. Eighty- vent him accomplishing his Whitman County cattlemen nine teams participated in Edith Ray's daughters pose with a new photo plaque honoring their Mother's designs. of the year. Their Blackout the competition, which chal- Farms operation, which is lenged students to find decades of public service. located about a half mile ways to solve energy prob- from the Ewartsville grange lems. Darren and Wayne Combining a long career at teered nearly full-time at the library for 100 years ago hall, now has 460 head of Miller, sons of Dean and Whitman County Library and years of 14 more years. cattle, including 175 cows Freda Miller, were volunteer work, Edie Ray dedicated Edie was recognized by the The Colfax and five herd bulls. approached by Kirby more than 50 years of service to the com- Washington Library Association with a Commoner Dailey, World Class munity. Her daughters (left to right) Distinguished Service Award and All the *** elements of a Education Coalition, about Connie Ray, Debbie Adams, JoAnn named Colfax Beta Sigma Phi Woman being on an engineering MayThe jury 24, which 1918 heard fun celebration, from a Grennell and Janet Ray recently of the Year for her volunteer efforts and team. After some discus- the testimony in the parade to an old car demoli- stopped in the Colfax Branch to help years of service to the community. sion, they decided to tackle William Kelly condemna- tion derby, are on the sched- dedicate a plaque that now hangs near Visit www.whitco.lib.wa.us for the project of converting a tion road case allowed Mr. ule for the Garfield the front desk of the Colfax Library. more information about Edie Ray and to vehicle to electric power. Kelly damages in the sum Community Festival Edith McCroskey Ray began work- view a collection of historic photographs of $1,450 against the county Saturday. ing at the library in 1947 while still in she donated to the library, a part of the Whitman*** County's jail for land taken for road pur- high school and retired 43 years later in Whitman County Heritage Collection. reverted to a wild west poses. 1990. After her retirement, she volun- mode last week, with jail Captain Bob Ingalls carry- 25 years ago ing around a big ring of keys to open doors through- 75 years ago Whitman County out the complex. As of Gazette Monday, though, the jail The Colfax resumed its modern opera- Gazette- MayA semi 27, truck 1993 struck a tions. The jail's electronic power pole five miles south controls were down as Commoner of Colfax off Highway 95 workers from Engineered Tuesday night causing a MayFour days,21, 1943 almost to Control Systems of Spokane minor power outage in the installed a new touch- the hour, after he had fallen Colfax area. into the South Palouse screen controlled surveil- lance system. river, the body of A routine*** lock down at ______, son of Lower Granite Dam turned Mr. and Mrs. ______, into a major mishap last Cram apartments, who Thursday night when a log would have been three lodged between a wood years old in August, was chip-laden barge and the

Rosalia High School

Student Art49th Show annual Rosalia Battle ROSALIA Days celebration, which will MIKE DAY be marking the 160th Gazette Correspondent anniversary of the Steptoe Budding Rose Art battle. Gallery will present the After the Battle Days 19th annual Rosalia High parade Saturday, the School Student Art Show Rosalia High School sopho- June 2 from 10 a.m. until 3 more class will host a barbe- p.m. in conjunction with the cue lunch at the fire station.

Whitman County Gazette • Thursday, May 31, 2018 • PAGE 3B BULLETIN COLUMN

These reports are from the and packets of shaved keys previous four issues of the said to be used for vehicle Daily Bulletin in Colfax. They thefts. are reprinted here for the ben- After the three were efit of Gazette readers who booked into jail, deputies said reside outside of Colfax. Some they learned Godun had urged accounts have been updated. Navarro to take methamphet- amine during the chase. He allegedly told the officers he took about a gram. VETERANS LIST A NOW total of AT 270 270 veterans were listed on the program of the FFA tribute ceremony at BRIDGE the Colfax cemetery Monday PROJECTSElectronic reader RESUME board morning. Veterans memorial signs at two bridge restoration flags were posted along the projects on Highway 195 over entrance road to the cemetery the weekend advised and along the west side of the motorists that work would property. resume on May 29. The bridge Veterans in attendance projects just north of Steptoe were able to sit in a designat- and just north of Rosalia had ed seating area so they could been opened to two-way traffic be recognized. after N.A. Degerstrom crews FFA President Chase finished the work on one side. Baerlocher gave the welcome. Traffic control lights that Other members of the FFA had been removed from those team present were Gunnar two sites were expected to be Aune, Cole Baerlocher, Kyle back in place Tuesday. That Appel and exchange student will leave all three of the Leo Huels. bridge surface projects with The Rev. Dean Ellis gave a the lights in place to alternate short address, and Craig traffic on one lane while crews Willson sang the National work behind barriers on the Anthem and "This is My opposite side. Country." Traffic control lights on The ceremony again the three-bridge site south of closed with Willson playing Rosalia have remained in “Taps.” place at that work zone, although the project shut down for the holiday Monday. Extensive ground work for TRIO JAILED passing lanes is underway on the northbound side of the ThreeAFTER Spokane CHASE residents highway between Thornton were arrested Saturday morn- and Trestle Creek and along ing after a high speed chase the northbound side north of through Pullman and out the Babb Road overpass Johnson Road. The chase bridge. began when Palouse Officer Joe Handley, who was work- ing an emphasis patrol in Pullman, attempted to stop a pickup truck after he deter- CEDAR-OAK mined the vehicle had alleged- PROJECT START ly been reported stolen in Lewiston. The truck took off Work onSET contract for from Main and Stadium Way Cedar and Oak streets will and reportedly cut off vehicles start Monday, June 4. Colfax on Bishop Boulevard before it Public Works Director Matt departed on Johnson Road on Hammer said the contract the south side of Pullman. with Motley & Motley The chase went out Construction allows for 95 Johnson Road and other roads working days on the project. in the area. Deputy Tyler Paving of the two streets on Langerfeld reported he joined the project has to be finished the chase near the intersec- by the end of September tion of Sand and Johnson under Department of roads. Transportation specifications. The pickup eventually Motley & Motley has con- stopped because of mechanical tracted to do the job for failure. The driver, Austin $1,472,288. Navarro, 26, began running across a field but stopped when Handley told him he would be hit with a taser gun. ACCIDENT Also arrested at the scene INVOLVED were Derrik Bonato, 35, and Eliz Godun, 23. Langerfeld's ROADSIDEAdditional reports RESCUE of the report said he recognized accident involving Frank N. Godun as a driver he ticketed Chen, the Moscow resident two weeks earlier at an acci- who was caught in the road dent scene at Harlow's Dip on wash across Highway 27 Highway 195. She allegedly south of Garfield last Sunday, gave a different name at the May 20, indicate he survived a scene of the accident. very close call. Trooper Bruce A search of the truck led Blood reported Chen was res- to alleged discovery of cued from the 2016 Subaru methamphetamine, needles continued on page 5

PAGE 4B • Thursday, May 31, 2018 • Whitman County Gazette Farm utility vehicles Farm equipment returns to share the highway May 21 in Colfax.

Legacy he was driving by a Chen out of the car. unknown motorist who used a He said, as far as he knew, step ladder. a local resident was not Chen was driving north- involved in the rescue. He bound on Highway 27 at 7:20 added the ladder was found p.m. when he encountered out back by the garage. mud, debris and water, which Cochran said the Legacy was being washed across the was teetering where the highway after a cloudburst shoulder had been washed out dropped an estimated 1.5 and could have easily rolled inches of water in the immedi- forward onto its top in the ate neighborhood. rapidly filling ditch. Chen lost control when he Sheriff's Deputy Dan attempted to avoid some Brown also responded to the debris and the Legacy went scene. He noted when he off the side of the highway arrived, water was already where the shoulder was being over the hood of the Legacy. washed away. Trooper Blood said when he arrived on the scene, Chen had managed to get out to the Legacy with the CROSS-STATE help of a passing motorist who placed a step ladder up A groupBIKE of RACE bicycle racers against the window on the last week made their way passenger side of the car. across the John Wayne Trail, The car was teetering in a now the Palouse to Cascades precarious position on the Trail, to finish a cross-state embankment and was filling race which started Sunday with water. Trooper Blood morning, May 20, at La Push said Chen was wet from the and finished at Tekoa. waist down by the time he The race, called the climbed out of the car. Washington Mountain Bike The ladder used for the Challenge, started with 20 escape came from the yard of riders in the competition. Chris Cochran, who resides Fred Wagner of Tekoa near the scene. He said the greeted the first-place finish- step ladder normally would er, Allan Knibbs, Kimberly, have been inside the garage, B.C., at 8 p.m. Thursday but he had left it out when he night, and the second-place changed vehicles. finishers, Josh and Val Kato, Cochran said he didn't Cashmere, who made the trip know who grabbed the ladder on a tandem bike, at 9 p.m. and propped it up alongside The number-three finisher, the teetering Legacy to get Ian Plagmann of Port Townsend, was charted to fin- ish at about 12:45 p.m. Friday. Plagmann had covered 683 miles Friday morning, according to the latest race TOP NOTCH chart. Wagner greeted each fin- isher with $10 coupons from CAFE the Feeding Station and C & D's Bar and Grill. The route took riders east Prime from La Push via Port Angeles, and they crossed the sound on the Edmonds Ferry. Rib The race finish called for riders to go down Stateline Road after the trail ended at Dinner the Idaho border and then Thursday loop back to Tekoa from June 7th Tilma. 4 - close The race route included a bypass from Ellensburg north to Wenatchee to cross the Regular menu Columbia River, with a return back to the trail south from available, too! Moses Lake to Warden.

Whitman County Gazette • Thursday, May 31, 2018 • PAGE 5B Gary The Red Wolf Bridge, which been replaced, marking the first time 23, detouring traffic and emergency crossesRed over theWolf Snake River to Bridge con- it has been repaired span since the bridge reopenscrews onto US 12 from Bridge Street nect Whitman County and Clarkston, was constructed 40 years ago. and into Lewiston from the Whitman Cochran re-opened to the public last Thursday, Washington State Department of County side. July 18, 1938- May 24. The top layer of concrete has Transportation closed the bridge April May 26, 2018 Gary L. Cochran, 79, of Pullman, Wash., passed away May 26, 2018, at the family farm outside of Rosalia “Battle Days” t-shirts Texaco station on Main Street from 10 annual town celebration June 1-3. The Battlefrom 2017 are on sale Days at the historic a.m.shirt to 4 p.m. everydayprices until the shirtsreduced are $15 or two for $25. Pullman, surrounded by his family. Gary was born July 18, 1938, in Colfax, Wash., to Roy & Marie (Archer) Cochran. He attended school in Palouse, Wash., and was Salutatorian of his graduating class SAVVY SENIOR at Palouse High School. Gary attended Washington State University for a year before going to work on the family farm, which he operated his entire life. How to Find Retiree Travel Perks Gary married Sara Sue Reynolds and together they You also need to be AARPadvantages.com. worldwide. And Wyndham raised their family on the farm. Following Sara Sue’s DEARWhat SAVVY types SENIOR, of travel aware that when it comes to Annual AARP membership hotel group offers 60-plus death, Gary married Angela Mills in 2006. discounts are available to senior travel bargains, the fees are $16 or less if you guests best available rate older travelers? I just retired “senior discount,” if avail- join for multiple years. discounts. and am interested in learn- able, may not always be the Or, if you don’t agree Restaurants: Some Gary was a member of the Palouse Federated ing about travel deals for best deal. Hotels, resorts, with AARP, there are alter- restaurant chains offer sen- Church in Palouse, Wash., and supported its many people over 60. airlines and cruise lines, for native organizations you can ior discounts, ranging from endeavors. He was a member of the Flying Farmers, Ready To Go example, offer advanced join like the Seniors free drinks, to senior menus, Pine Grove Grange and the Colfax Elks Lodge. He bookings along with special Coalition or the American to discounts off your total deals and promotions from Seniors Association that order. National chains that is survived by his wife Angela at the family farm ThereDEAR READY, are literally time to time that may be a offer discounts on hotels and offer these deals include outside Pullman; two daughters April (David) Pfaff of thousands of different trav- lower rate than what the rental cars. Burger King, Chili’s, Chick- Garfield, and Theresa (Roy) Willy of Bend, Ore.; his el-related discounts avail- senior discount is. Before fil-A, Dunkin Donuts, son, Mark Cochran of Pullman; 10 grandchildren, and able to retirees that usually you book, always ask about Types of Discounts Golden Corral, IHOP and his sister, Sharon of Tenn. In addition to Sara Sue, start anywhere between the the lowest possible rate and Here’s an abbreviated Wendy’s. Offers can vary by ages 50 and 65. These dis- the best deal available. rundown of some of the dif- location. Gary was preceded in death by his son, Matthew, in counts – typically ranging Another way retirees ferent travel discounts you Cruises: Royal 2010 and by a brother, Ron. between 5 and 25 percent off with flexible schedules can can expect to find. Caribbean and Carnival – can add up to save you save is to be flexible when Transportation: For air- Cruise lines offer discount The memorial service will be held on Friday, June 1, hundreds of dollars on your you travel. Last minute line travel, Southwest has rates to cruisers 55 and over. next trip. Here’s how you travel deals can offer huge fully refundable senior fares Entertainment and 2018, at 11 am at the Palouse Federated Church in can find them. savings, as well as traveling to passengers 65 and older, Attractions: Most movie the- Palouse. After a luncheon reception at the church, during off-season or off-peak and British Airways offers aters, museums, zoos, the celebration of life will continue at the shop on Ways to Save times, and avoiding holi- AARP members $65 off aquariums, public golf Whelan Road beginning around 2 pm. A family The first thing to know days. economy travel and $200 off courses and even ski slopes graveside service will be held at the Colfax Cemetery. is that most businesses don’t Club memberships can business club travel. provide reduced admission advertise them, but many also garner you a wide vari- American, United and Delta to seniors over 60 or 65. If Bruning Funeral Home of Colfax, Wash., has been give senior discounts just for ety of travel bargains. AARP, also offer senior fares in cer- you’re 62-plus, you’re also entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences the asking, so don’t be shy. for example has dozens of tain markets but are eligible for the “Senior may be sent to www.bruningfuneralhome.com. travel discounts available on extremely limited. Pass,” which provides a life- hotels, rental cars, cruises For traveling by train, time entry to 2,000 national and vacation packages – see Amtrak provides a 10 per- parks and recreation sites. cent discount to travelers You can obtain this pass in 65-plus, and a 10 percent person at one of the federal discount to passengers over recreation sites for $80, or age 60 on cross-border serv- online for $90 at Dorothy Lois ices operated jointly by Store.usgs.gov/senior-pass. Schneidmiller Amtrak and VIA Rail To look for other travel Gordon Canada. discounts on the go, down- Monuments riteA onmemorial Saturday service for Greyhound bus lines load the Sciddy app at Virginia Schneidmiller will also offers a 5 percent dis- Sciddy.com. This app lets May 12, 1924- & Markers be Saturday, June 2, at 10 count to passengers 62 and you search for senior dis- older. And most car rental counts and can send you 106 S. Mill Colfax, WA a.m. at Trinity Lutheran May 23, 2018 Church in Endicott. companies offer 10 to 25 per- alerts when you’re at an Mom died peacefully this morning. She was born to Gary & Kay Stilson cent discounts to customers establishment that offers Herb and Erminie Wagner in St. John where she who belong to membership them. organizations like AARP or lived her entire life. She had 2 sisters, Floxy and AAA. Send your senior ques- Mary, and a brother, Freddy who died as a child. Hotels: Many U.S. tions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. hotels offer senior discounts Box 5443, Norman, OK Before Mom married John Gordon, December 28th Ray (at varying ages) usually 73070, or visit 1946, she earned her teaching certificate from ranging between 5 and 15 SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller Cheney Normal. They built a home at the farm and Pogue percent off. For example, is a contributor to the NBC Marriott offers a 15 percent Today show and author of lived there until 1956. They moved the house into the discount to travelers 62 and “The Savvy Senior” book. town of St. John because roads were too bad for Bill older at over 4,000 locations and I to get to school. Mom was not about to let Bill Jan. 23, 1935- and I stay home and bug her all day when we should May 26, 2018 be getting an education. They lived in that home until Ray D. Pogue, 83, of Pullman, passed away May 26, 2004. 2018, at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane, Wash. Ray was born January 23, 1935, in Nancy In 18 years they had 4 children, Bill (wife Laura) Brownington, Mo., to Loyd & Maggie (McMillan) Pasco; Jeff (wife Vicki) Pasco; Donna (husband Pogue. He grew up in Missouri and graduated from Schu Steve Loomis) St. John, and Lynne (husband Brent Clinton High School in 1954. Following graduation, Hite) Palm Springs. Mom worked hard taking care of Ray served in the US Army for two years during us and Dad. She had a big garden every year. With which time he was stationed at Fort Bragg until his Oct. 16, 1946- the animals we had, the freezer was always full and honorable discharge. On September 6, 1958, Ray every fall the shelves in the basement always filled May 14, 2018 married Maxine Bauder in Clinton, Mo., In 1960, they On May 14, 2018, after a long battle with her health, up with freshly canned vegetables and fruit. Mom moved to the family farm outside of Pullman, where Nancy Schu passed away peacefully with three of was a great cook. She loved to put together dinners Ray has made his home since. Ray spent his entire her four children by her side. Nancy was born to Betty with her sister, Floxy Webb, and sister-in-law, life farming and was dedicated to his family and the Lambert and Otto M. Lambert on October 16, 1946. Georgia Gordon, for large gatherings of our extended land he worked. In addition to farming, Ray enjoyed She was raised in Farmington, Wash., and later families. As a Depression kid, she was always driving school bus for the Pullman School District for moved to Rosalia where she was a longtime resident making us clean up our plate. It is a habit I wish now many years, always welcoming the kids with his and a huge contributor to the community. She served that I could break. enduring smile each morning. as the Campfire leader for 18 years and, in 1981, Nancy became the organizer of the Rosalia Giving One of life’s lessons Mom imparted to us was that we Ray was a longtime member of the Whelan Grange Tree and did so for 35 years. During this time, she had to be self-reliant and gave us a sense of self- and served in many different offices throughout the spent countless hours making sure that the children worth. She taught us by the way she lived that we years. Ray and Maxine were always side by side in could do anything we put effort into. She taught various Grange endeavors. Ray was also a long time in her community would not go without Christmas herself to sew and cross-stitch and was excellent at member of the Moose Lodge. Together they followed each year. Nancy worked as a social worker for both. Her creative side showed in the parade Cougar Men's basketball and enjoyed being season Children Services in Spokane before moving to costumes she made for us as kids, the many ticket holders since the early 1970’s. Ray and Maxine Rosalia and becoming a preschool teacher in Tekoa community floats she worked on with the other moms celebrated 50 years of marriage in September 2008, for many years. She had a passion for baking and and the cake decorating that, again, was self-taught. prior to her preceding him in death in 2009. Ray was later opened Nancy’s Red Brick Café. She enjoyed a longtime member of Simpson United Methodist When we were in trouble, no matter what for, Mom playing pinochle with her friends and her beloved Church in Pullman. never said, “Wait ‘til your Father gets home.” She was float house on Coeur d’ Alene Lake where she spent quick to hand out “correctional measures” but always many summers watching her children and He is survived by his two granddaughters: Alanna with love. grandchildren grow and enjoying the scenery with her Pogue and Angela (Eric) Gibson; his five great- best friend, her cat Scouty. grandchildren: Kaeden, Abbigail, Kiara, Morgan and Mom and Dad loved to travel and be around people. Shane all of Pullman; two brothers, Gene (Linda) Nancy is survived by her four children, sons Del Mom’s parents lived in Hawaii and it was one of their Pogue & Dale (CarolJo) Pogue, and his many other favorite places. They would go right after Christmas (Laura) Schu, David (Holly) Schu, Ryan (Jenna) extended family members. In addition to his wife, H. Schu and daughter Shelly (Dan) Beach; 12 and stay as long as they could. When Lynne was in Maxine, he was preceded in death by a daughter, grandchildren Chris (Mary), Linda, Brad (Amanda), grade school they would pack her up and take her Donna Bryan, in 2010. with them. She would enroll in school while there. Ashley, Josiah, Bethany (John), Isaiah, Hannah, Noah, Claire, Ayla and Evelynn, and four great- Later they bought a Condo in Hawaii Kai and would A memorial gathering will be held on Sunday, June spend more time in the islands. When we visited you 3rd, from 2-4 pm at the Whelan-Ewartsville Grange grandchildren Audrianna, Tyler, Keili and Ollie. She could tell they were really happy and “it beats sitting Hall followed by the visitation from 4-6 pm at Kimball was preceded in death by her grandmother Bernice around the table at home where it is really cold.” Funeral Home. Ray's funeral service will be held McQueen, mother Betty Lambert, father Otto Monday, June 4, 2018, at 11am at Simpson United Lambert and brother Otto (Otty) Lambert. Nancy’s Mom really didn’t die this morning. She just moved Methodist Church, 325 NE Maple Street in Pullman. love for her family was undying, her heart was huge on. She is now with Dad, who she missed terribly, Vault interment will follow at the Pullman Cemetery and her laughter contagious. and in the arms of the Almighty. See you later Mom! (dinner to follow at Simpson UMC). Kimball Funeral Home of Pullman, Wash., has been entrusted with A celebration of life will be held on Sunday June 10, Memorials can be made to any local organization of arrangements. Memorial donations are suggested to 2018, at the Rosalia Methodist Church at 2 pm. choice. Bruning Funeral Home of Colfax, WA is the Whelan-Ewartsville Grange, Whitman County Memorial donations can be made in Nancy’s honor caring for the family. On-line guest book can be found Fire District 12 or to a favorite charity. Online to the Rosalia Giving Tree at the INB branch in at www.bruningfuneralhome.com. condolences may be sent to www.kimballfh.com Rosalia.

PAGE 6B • Thursday, May 31, 2018 • Whitman County Gazette TRIVIA TEST BY Fifi Rodriguez 1. MATH: What is the square root of 25? 2. GEOGRAPHY: How many South American countries border Argentina? 3. SCIENCE: The con- version of water vapor to liq- uid is called what? 4. MUSIC: Who com- posed the opera “The Barber of Seville”? 5. ANATOMY: Where are the muscles called “lats” located? 6. ANIMAL KING- DOM: What is a group of lions called? 7. PSYCHOLOGY: What is the fear experi- enced by someone suffering from ailurophobia? 8. AD SLOGANS: What breakfast cereal’s ad slogan was, “They’re GR-R- R-reat”? 9. FAMOUS QUOTA- TIONS: What writer and activist once said, “The opposite of love is not hate, it’s indifference”? 10. MYTHOLOGY: Which Greek god is associ- ated with winged sandals?

Answers 1. 5 2. Five: Bolivia, Brazil, ...... Chile, Paraguay and ...... Uruguay 3. Condensation 4. Rossini 5. Back 6. A pride 7. Fear of cats 8. Kellogg’s Frosted ...... Flakes 9. Elie Wiesel 10. Hermes, messenger ...... of the gods

STRANGE BUT TRUE by Samantha Weaver * It was computer guru Jef Raskin who made the following sage observation: “Imagine if every Thursday your shoes exploded if you tied them the usual way. This happens to us all the time with computers, and nobody thinks of complain- ing.”

* The Secret Service is well-known today as the protector of the U.S. presi- dent, so you might be sur- prised to learn that it was originally established to fight counterfeit currency.

* The world record for the most published works by a single author is held by L. Ron Hubbard (who also, incidentally, founded the Church of Scientology). His first work was published in February 1934, and his final work — number 1,084 — was published in March 2006.

* Doubtless you’ve heard of the Taj Mahal in India, but did you know that there is a tourist attraction in America that is so grand it is popularly known as the Taj Mahal of the West? In 1968, a group of Hare Krishnas founded the New Vrindaban Community near Wheeling, West Virginia. Though they began on 100 acres with no electricity or running water, the community now covers more than 1,200 acres and features Prabhupada’s Palace of Gold, an ornate edifice of gold, marble and hand-carved teakwood. The award-winning rose garden alone is said to be worth a trip.

* Those who study such things claim that in the wild, animals don’t die of old age.

* The town of Key Largo, Florida, did not exist before the 1948 film of that name starring Humphrey Bogart made it famous.

* Due to a series of earthquakes in 1811 and 1812, the Mississippi River ran backward for a time.

Thought*** for the Day: “To fall in love is to create a religion that has a fallible god.” — Jorge Luis Borges

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Whitman County Gazette • Thursday, May 31, 2018 • PAGE 7B LEGALS Legals Legals Legals Legals Legals Legals

NOTICE OF ROAD CLOSURE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that you at hearings. No interments have been made in IN AND FOR NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Whitman County • If you wish to have a lawyer the above-described cemetery THE COUNTY OF WHITMAN the undersigned Trustee will on the the following Whitman County Commissioners will conduct a public appointed, contact property. IN THE MATTER 8th day of June, 2018, at the hour of roads/bridges will be closed to thru hearing on Monday, June 4, 2018 at GINGER DEVORAK. The Petition will come on for hearing OF THE ESTATE OF 10:00 o'clock a.m. at the main vehicular traffic as part of the Sand 11:15 a.m. in their Chambers locat- Address: PO BOX 679 before the above Court in the LUCILLE M. YOUNG, entrance to the Whitman County Road Reconstruction, County Road ed in the Whitman County COLFAX, WA 99111 Superior Courtroom of the Superior Deceased. Courthouse, 404 N. Main Street, Project No. XFR 1600, pursuant to Courthouse, 400 N Main Street, Phone: 509-397-6244 Court of Washington for Whitman NO. 18-4-00050-38 Colfax, State of Washington, sell at R.C.W. 47.48.01, for the time peri- Colfax, Washington. You may call ROB TARVER, DCFS County, 2nd Floor, Whitman County PROBATE NOTICE public auction to the highest and ods specified below: The purpose of the hearing is to Soical Worker, for more information Courthouse, 400 N. Main, Colfax, TO CREDITORS best bidder, payable at the time of County Road No. 9060, the Sand receive public comment for pro- about your child. The agency’s Washington, on June 15, 2018, at (RCW 11.40.070) sale, the following described real Road from the Brown Road inter- posed revisions to the Whitman name and telephone numbers are: 8:30 a.m., or as soon thereafter as The Personal Representative property, situated in the County of section, Milepost 2.53 East to the County Zoning Code, Title 19 as it Address: 418 S. Main St., Ste. 2 counsel may be heard. named below has been appointed Whitman, State of Washington, to- Idaho State Line, from June 12, relates to Home-Based Business: Colfax, WA 99111 DATED this day of May, 2018. as Personal Representative of this wit: 2018 thru June 13, 2018 19.56.020-Permits Required Phone: 509-397-5040 BISHOP LAW OFFICE, by: Estate. Any person having a claim Parcel A: BY ORDER OF THE COUNTY 19.56.040-Home-based Business Dated: 5/3/18 Eric Hanson, WSBA #47381 against the decedent must, before 1-0040-00-58-13-0000 ENGINEER UNDER THE Allowed as an Administrative Use By direction of: Attorney for City of Palouse the time the claim would be barred Lots 6 to 13, inclusive, Block 58, AUTHORITY OF THE BOARD OF For additional information regarding GARY LIBEY, Judge P.O. Box 337, Garfield, WA, 99130 by any otherwise applicable statute Town of Colfax, according to plat COUNTY COMMISSIONERS of this proposal, contact Alan JILL E. WHELCHEL, Clerk Telephone: (509) 635-1551 21/3 of limitations, present the claim in thereof recorded in Book A of plats, Whitman County, Washington. Thomson, Whitman County Planner By: LORENA LYNCH, Deputy Clerk DEPARTMENT the manner as provided in RCW page 16, records of Whitman GIVEN under my hand this 21st day at 397-5211. 21/3 OF AGRICULTURE 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing County, Washington. of May, 2018. Persons requiring ADA accommo- SUPERIOR COURT, Rural Development to the Personal Representative or Parcel B: W. Mark Storey, P.E., dations should advise us of that STATE OF WASHINGTON, Rosalia Wastewater collection the Personal Representative’s attor- 8-2500-00-00-00-0007 Director/County Engineer 22/2 need by providing 24 hour notice by COUNTY OF SPOKANE system and water system ney at the address stated below a A tract in the northeast quarter of the NOTICE OF DETERMINATION calling 509-397-5240. Handicap In the Matter of the Estate of: improvements Environmental copy of the claim and filing the origi- northwest quarter of Section 23, OF NONSIGNIFICANCE (DNS) accessibility is available using the DALE M. BUSHNELL, Assessment (EA): nal of the claim with the court in Township 16 North, Range 43 East, Whitman County Planning issued a east entrance (Mill Street) to the Deceased. Notice of Finding which the probate proceedings were W.M., described as follows: Determination of Nonsignificance Courthouse. NO. 18-4-00812-5 of No Significant Impact commenced. The claim must be COMMENCING at the southwest (DNS) under the State Maribeth Becker, CMC, Clerk of the PROBATE NOTICE AGENCY: presented within the later of: (1) thir- corner of Block 58, Town of Colfax; Environmental Policy Act Rules Board 21/2 TO CREDITORS Rural Utility Service, USDA ty days after the Personal running thence south along the east (Chapter 197-11 WAC) for the fol- NOTICE OF MEETING RCW 11.40.030 ACTION: Notice of Finding Representative served or mailed the line of Mill Street in said Town of lowing project: WHITMAN COUNTY BOARD OF The Personal Representative of No Significant Impact. notice to the creditor as provided Colfax, a distance of 20 rods; run- A bio-engineered bank stabilization EQUALIZATION named below has been appointed SUMMARY: The Rural Utility under RCW 11.40.020; or (2) four ning thence east parallel with the project on Union Flat Creek. The Notice is hereby given that the 2018 as Personal Representative of this Service (RUS) has made a Finding months after the date of first publica- north line of said northeast quarter of streambank is being eroded away County Board of Equalization will estate. Any person having a claim of No Significant Impact (FONSI) tion of the notice. If the claim is not the northwest quarter of said Section 15 feet below a man-made pond. convene on July 16, 2018 at 2:30 against the deceased must, before with respect to a request for possible presented within this time frame, the 23 a distance of 210 feet; thence This project will help stabilize the p.m. and continue in session on July the time the claim would be barred financing assistance to the Town of claim is forever barred, except as north 20 rods to the north line of said streambank to protect the pond with 23, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. and August by any otherwise applicable statute Rosalia Washington for wastewater otherwise provided in RCW northeast quarter of the northwest the installation of rock and two bank 6, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. in the of limitations, present the claim in system rehabilitation and water sys- 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is quarter of said Section 23; thence deflectors to divert pressure away Whitman County Commissioners’ the manner as provided in RCW tem improvements in Whitman effective as to claims against both west along said north line 210 feet to from the bank. The location of the Chambers, 400 N. Main Street, 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing County, Washington State. the decedent's probate and nonpro- the point of beginning. project is at 2501 Upper Union Flat Colfax, Washington. The Board may to the Personal Representative or FURTHER INFORMATION: To bate assets. Parcel C: Road, in Section 16, Township 15 adjourn from time to time for a peri- the Personal Representative’s attor- view the Environmental DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION 1-0040-00-67-09-0000 N., Range 43 E., W. M., Whitman od of not less than three (3) days, ney at the address stated below, a Assessment (EA) and Finding of no May 17, 2018 Lots 7 to 9 inclusive and south 32 County, Washington. and not to exceed twenty-eight (28) copy of the claim, and filing the orig- Significant Impact (FONSI), or for PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE inches of Lot 6, Block 67, Town of After review of a completed environ- days. Additional meetings may be inal of the claim with the Court in further information, contact: Paul DONALD MAIER Colfax, according to plat thereof mental checklist and other informa- held at other times as required to which the probate proceedings were Johnson, State Environmental ATTORNEYS FOR PERSONAL recorded in Book A of plats, page 16, tion on file with us, the Planning publicly examine and equalize the commenced. The claim must be Coordinator, at 1835 Black Lake REPRESENTATIVE CARPEN- records of Whitman County, Office has determined that this pro- assessments extended in the cur- presented within the later of: (1) thir- Blvd, SW Olympia WA 98512. (360) TER, McGUIRE & DeWULF, P.S. Washington. posal will not have a probable signif- rent year on the taxable property of ty days after the Personal 7 0 4 - 7 7 6 1 , BRUCE ENSLEY The address is: 1009 S. Mill Street, icant adverse impact on the environ- said county, for taxes to be levied in Representative served or mailed the [email protected]. The ADDRESS FOR MAILING OF Colfax, WA ment. the year 2019, and to correct all notice to the creditor as provided EA and FONSI are also available for SERVICE Which is subject to that certain Deed Copies of the DNS are available at errors in valuation, description or under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); OR (2) public review at USDA Rural P.O. Box 619 of Trust dated May 23, 2017, record- no charge from the Planning Office, qualities of property assessed by the four months after the date of first Development, Yakima Area Office 105 S. Main Street ed June 8, 2017 in the records of Whitman County Public Service assessor. The owner or agent of any publication of the notice. If the claim 1606 Perry Street, Yakima, 98902. Colfax, WA 99111-0619 Whitman County, Washington, Building (2nd Floor), N. 310 Main taxable property who feels there are is not presented within this time SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMA- Telephone: 509-397-4345 20/3 under Auditor’s File No. 741520, St., Colfax, WA 99111. Interested inequities in their assessment or frame, the claim is forever barred, TION: The proposed project con- IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF from St. Ignatius Plaza, LLC and St. persons may submit environmental- exemptions may file a petition and except as otherwise provided in sists of upgrades to the wastewater THE STATE OF WASHINGTON Ignatius Manor, Inc., as Grantor, to ly-focused written comments on the appear before the board at the time RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. collection system and rehabilitation IN AND FOR Pioneer Title Company as Trustee, SEPA decision by 5.00 p.m. on and place appointed. Appeal forms This bar is effective as to claims of portions of the water distribution THE COUNTY OF WHITMAN who is succeeded by Elizabeth A. Thursday, June 14, 2018 to the may be acquired from the Whitman against both Decedent’s probate system. A new well source and ROGER W. COX, Tellessen and Winston & Cashatt, to County Planning Office, P.O. Box County Commissioners’ Office, at and nonprobate assets. telemetry control upgrades have a married person secure an obligation in favor of 430, Colfax, WA 99111-0430, (fax) 400 N. Main Street, Colfax, WA, DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: also been identified as improve- as his separate estate, Anthony Girges and Marianne Salib, 509-397-6210, 99111. Dated this 21th day of May, May 24, 2018. ments. Alternatives considered by Plaintiff, as Beneficiary. Alan L. Thomson 2018. PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: RUS and Rosalia include: No action. vs. II. County Planner 22/1 Maribeth Becker, CMC, Clerk of the CANDACE J. BEHRENS These alternatives are discussed in The unknown heirs and No action commenced by the Board 21/2 ATTORNEYS FOR PERSONAL the wastewater collections system devisees of RUTH E. Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is “NO-SPRAY” REPRESENTATIVE and water system improvements SCHIERMAN, deceased; and any now pending to seek satisfaction of Whitman County Public Works SUPERIOR COURT the obligation in any Court by reason OF WASHINGTON LUKINS & ANNIS, P.S. EA. The RUS has reviewed and and all other persons or parties Road Department is requesting By approved the EA for the proposed unknown claiming any right, of the Borrower's or Grantor's default any persons in Whitman County COUNTY OF WHITMAN on the obligation secured by the JUVENILE COURT DAVID P. WEBSTER project. title, estate, lien, or interest in the wishing to designate a portion of a WSBA # 41047 The availability of the EA for public real estate described Deed of Trust. Whitman County Road right-of- Dependency of: III. ISABELLA GROTE ADDRESS FOR MAILING OR review was announced via notice in in the complaint herein, way as a “NO-SPRAY” area, SERVICE the following newspaper: the Defendants. The defaults for which this foreclo- please contact the Public Works (DOB: 04/03/10) sure is made are as follows: No: 17-7-00051-38 DAVID P. WEBSTER Whitman County Gazette on May 3, No. 18-2-00106-38 SUMMONS Office at (509) 397-4622 for infor- Lukins & Annis, P.S. and May 10, 2018. A 15-day com- BY PUBLICATION Because of Borrower’s failure to pay mation and agreement applica- NOTICE AND SUMMONS/ as agreed in the Deed of Trust, ORDER DEPENDENCY 717 West Sprague Ave., Suite 1600 ment period was announced in the The State of Washington to the tions. Verification and confirmation Spokane, Washington 99201-0466 newspaper notice. The EA was also unknown heirs and devisees of Ruth Beneficiary has exercised its right to of all existing “NO-SPRAY” areas AND ADVICE OF RIGHTS declare the entire Indebtedness State of Washington To: COURT OF PROBATE PRO- available for public review at the E. Schierman, deceased; and any is necessary. Failure to confirm CEEDINGS AND CAUSE NUM- USDA Rural Development Yakima and all other persons or parties immediately due and payable the your “NO-SPRAY” area may result Name: DAVID CAGLE amount of which as of March 1, Address: 1030 Cleveland Avenue BER: Office in Yakima, Washington. No unknown claiming any right, title, in that area being treated with nox- Superior Court, Spokane County, comments were received. estate, lien, or interest in the real 2018 was: ious weed chemicals. Please Kansas City, MO 64127 Principal $90,000.00 Name: Paternal Interest Washington Based on its EA, and commitments estate described in the complaint apply by June 15, 2018 for noxious Cause No. 18-4-00812-5 21/3 made by the Town of Rosalia, RUS herein: Interest and Default Interest weed control on all roads, gravel Address: General Delivery $11,177.26 Colfax, WA 99111 SUPERIOR COURT has concluded that the project You, and each of you, are hereby and paved. would have no significant impacts to summoned to appear within sixty ( Other costs and advances (estimat- Dated this 21st day of May 2018. I. Notice of Hearing OF WASHINGTON ed)$6,275.24 You are notified that a petition, a FOR WHITMAN COUNTY water quality, wetlands, floodplains, 60) days after the date of first publi- Maribeth Becker, CMC, Clerk of land use, aesthetics, transportation, cation of this summons, to wit, within Due as of March 1, 2018 the Board 22/1 copy of which is provided, was filed in re: $107,452.50 with this court alleging that GREENWOOD CEMETERY or human health and safety. sixty ( 60) days after the 31st day of The proposed project will have no May, 2018, and defend the above- *Please note that interest and late PUBLIC NOTICE Dependency: the above named in Palouse, Washington, fees have continued to accrue, if you NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a child is dependent. A Dependency No. 18 2 00109 38 adverse effect on resources listed or entitled action in the above-entitled eligible for listing on the National court and answer the complaint of wish to pay the amounts due in Solid Waste Advisory Committee Petition begins a judicial process NOTICE OF HEARING advance of the foreclosure and sale meeting will be held on Tuesday, which, if the court finds the child NOTICE IS GIVEN that the City of Register of Historic Places. The the plaintiffs and serve a copy of Agency has also concluded that the your answer upon the undersigned by the Trustee you must request in June 12, 2018 at 3 PM in the Public dependent, could result in substan- Palouse, in its capacity as Cemetery writing a current and final pay off Service Building Auditorium, N. 310 tial restriction or permanent loss of Authority for the Greenwood proposed project is not likely to affect attorneys for the plaintiff, at their federally listed threatened and office below stated; and, in case of amount from the Trustee. Main Street Colfax, WA 99111. your parental rights. Cemetery in Palouse, Washington, IV. Persons requiring ADA accommo- Notice: If your child is placed in out- has scheduled a motion for an order endangered species or designated your failure so to do, judgment will critical habitat thereof. The proposed be rendered against you according The sum owing on the obligation dations should advise us of that of-home care, you may be held to remove and forever release from secured by the Deed of Trust is: need. responsible for the support of the dedication for cemetery purposes, project would not disproportionately to the demands of the complaint in affect minority and/or low- income this action which has been filed with Principal $90,000.00, together with Mark Storey child. the following cemetery property interest as provided for in Director of Public Works 22/1 The court has scheduled a fact-find- located in Palouse, Whitman populations. the clerk of said court. No other potential significant The object of this action is to quiet Promissory Note dated May 23, PUBLIC HEARING ing hearing on JUNE 21, 2018 at County, Washington, to-wit: 2017, from the date of default, and 1:30 p.m. A parcel of property comprised of impacts resulting from the proposed title in plaintiffs to real estate in NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that project have been identified. Whitman County, Washington, such other costs and fees as are due the Whitman County Board of At: WHITMAN COUNTY SUPERI- portions of Lots 1, 2, 3, and 4 of under the Deed of Trust, Promissory OR COURT Block 4 of Robard's Addition to the Therefore, RUS has determined described as: Commissioners will conduct a that this FONSI fulfills its obligations Lots 3 and 4, and the south half of Note and as are provided by statute. closed record appeal hearing on Address: 400 N. MAIN STREET, City of Palouse, according to the V. COLFAX, WA 99111 recorded plat thereof, records of under the National Environmental the northwest quarter of Section 4, Monday, June 4, 2018, at 11:00 a.m. Policy Act, as amended (42 U.S.C. Township 17 North, Range 41 East, The above-described real property in their Chambers, Courthouse, The purpose of the hearing is to Whitman County, Washington, and will be sold to satisfy the expense of hear and consider evidence relating located in Government Lot 5 of 4321 et seq.), the Council on W.M. Colfax, Washington. Environmental Quality Regulations Also that part of the southeast quar- sale and the obligation secured by The purpose of the hearing is to con- to the petition. You should be pres- Section 6, Township 16 North, the Deed of Trust as provided by ent at this hearing. Range 46 East, Willamette (40 CFR §§ 1500-1508), and USDA ter of the northeast quarter of sider the Whitman County Planning Rural Development's Environmental Section 5, Township 17 North, statute. The sale will be made with- Commission’s findings and recom- If you do not appear the court may Meridian, City of Palouse, Whitman out warranty, express or implied, enter an order in your absence County, Washington, and more par- Policies and Procedures (7 CFR Range 41 East, W.M., lying east of mendations for the rezoning of Part 1970) for its action related to the the G.S. Allen Road, as traveled regarding title, possession, or approximately 7-acres in the establishing dependency. ticularly described as follows: encumbrances on the 1st day of II. Summons/Order to Appear Commencing at the north-west cor- project. March 30, 1959, now known as Agricultural District to the Limited RUS is satisfied that the environ- County Road No. 4240, Grove June, 2018. The defaults referred to Heavy Industrial District located at You are summoned and required to ner of said Lot I of Block 4, said point in paragraph III must be cured appear at the hearing on the date, also being the TRUE POINT OF mental impacts of the proposed Road. 13851 SR 23 St. John, WA, east of project have been adequately Situate in the County of Whitman, eleven (11) days before the sale St. John, just outside the city limits in time and place set forth above. BEGINNING; Thence North date, or no later than the 21st day of Notice: Violation of this Order or 90*00'00" East, following the north addressed. RUS’s federal action State of Washington, against the Section 6, Township 18 North, would not result in significant claim of the defendants and any one May, 2018, to cause a discontinu- Range 42 EWM. Summons is Subject to a line of said Block 4, a distance of ance of the sale. The sale will be dis- Proceeding for Contempt of Court 200.00 feet to the north-east corner impacts to the quality of the human of them. Any interested individual may attend environment, and as such it will not Dated this 23rd day of May, 2018. continued and terminated if at any said hearing. Arrangements will be Pursuant to RCW 13.34.070. of said Lot 4 of Block 4; Thence time on or before the 21st day of III. Advice of Rights South 00*00'00" West along the prepare an Environmental Impact BLADO KIGER BOLAN, P.S. made to accommodate questions Statement for its action related to the Douglas N. Kiger, WSBA #26211 May, 2018, the defaults as set forth and provide responses to non- • You have important legal rights, east line of said Block 4, a distance in paragraph III are cured and the and you must take steps to protect of 60.00 feet to a point on the east proposed project. Attorney for Roger W. Cox 22/6 English speaking residents. Upon Dated: May 31, 2018 22/1 Trustee's fees and costs are paid. receiving 24 hours' advance notice, your interest. line of said Block 4; Thence South NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE The sale may be terminated any the County will make arrangements • You have the right to a fact-finding 90*00'00" West a distance of 60.00 SURPLUS SALE Grantor: St. Ignatius Plaza, LLC and time after the 21st day of May, 2018, to reasonably accommodate the hearing before a judge. At the hear- feet to a point; Thence North ST JOHN SCHOOL DISTRICT St. Ignatius Manor, Inc. and before the sale by the Borrower, needs of special groups of citizens, ing, you have the right to speak on 00*00'00" West a distance of 30.00 June 12, 2018 Beneficiary: Anthony Girges and Grantor, any Guarantor, or the hold- including those who are physically your own behalf, to introduce evi- feet to a point; Thence North from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Marianne Salib er of any recorded junior lien or disabled or otherwise impaired. dence, to examine witnesses, and to 90*00'00" West a distance of 140.00 Computers, document cameras, Legal Description: Lots 6-13, Blk 58, encumbrance paying the entire prin- Please call (509) 397-5240 if such receive a decision based solely on feet to a point on the west line of said misc technology, library books, etc. Colfax; Lots 7-9 and S 32” Lot 6, Blk cipal and interest secured by the assistance is needed. the evidence presented to the judge. Block 4; Thence North 00*00'00" Removal of all items must be com- 67 Colfax; Tract in NE ¼ NW ¼ 23- Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees, and Accommodations for the disabled You should attend this hearing. West along the west line of said pleted at the time of purchase. Sale 16-43 advances, if any, made pursuant to are accessible at the east entrance • Your lawyer can look at the social Block 4, a distance of 30.00 feet, will be held at the Bus Garage. For Tax Parcel Nos.: 1-0040-00-58-13- the terms of the Promissory Note to the Courthouse. EEO and legal files in your case, talk to back to the TRUE POINT OF information, call the St John School 0000; 8-2500-00-00-00-0007; and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all Maribeth Becker, CMC, Clerk of the the supervising agency or other BEGINNING, said parcel containing Office at 509-648-3336. 22/2 1-0040-00-67-09-0000 other defaults. Board 21/2 agencies, tell you about the law, help 0.179 acres (7800.0 sq. ft.), more or IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF Reference No.: 741520 VI. you understand your rights and help less. I. A written notice of default was trans- NOTICE OF HEARING THE STATE OF WASHINGTON RATES: SERVICE DIRECTORY: DISPLAY ADS: DEADLINE: Classified Ads 20 words $4.50, 4th The Service Directory costs just Deadline for Gazette Classified & For information about classified display Display ads: consecutive time FREE. $9.50 per week on a 12 week ads, call the advertising department at DIRECTORY Tuesday at noon Extra words only 10¢ run. The copy in the ad may be (509) 397-4333. 1. Lost & Found 10. Homes for Sale Card of Thanks: changed at any time. JUST CALL: 11. Mobile Homes 30 words for $3.50 For information and to place your ad, 2. Card of Thanks Just Call. 12. Rentals FREE ADS: 3. Help Wanted "Free to good home" ads TINY TREASURE ADS: 397-4333 STATE-WIDE ADS: 4. Jobs Wanted 13. Land for Sale "Found..." ads Designed to advertise the inexpensive, We can help you word your ad. "Tiny Treasure" ads Statewide Classified ads reach single item, these ads are FREE for MasterCard & Visa welcome. 5. Misc. for Sale 14. RV's We can also bill county residents. (single - non-commercial about 3.5 million items under $300 and can be run up to 15. Used Vehicles readers and appear in Fee for formal billing is $1 additional. 6. Misc. Wanted items only. Item must four consecutive times. Mail or bring in nearly every weekly Or Mail your ad to: 7. Livestock/Pets 16. Expert Services sell for less than $300). your copy. Call Gazette for details. newspaper in the state of Whitman County Gazette, 8. Farm Machinery 17. Business Opps. P.O. Box 770, Colfax, WA 99111. $1.00 billing charge may apply Washington for only $195. Call 9. Feed/Seed/Fert. 18. Miscellaneous to regular classified ads the Gazette for details. Located at N. 211 Main, Colfax.

PAGE 8B • Thursday, May 31, 2018 • Whitman County Gazette LEGALS / CLASSIFIEDS Legals Help Wanted 3 Help Wanted 3 Real Estate 13 Real Estate 13 Real Estate 13

mitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee 730 E. Booth Ave., Washtucna, WA to the Borrower and Grantor at the Endicott-St John- 99371. Open until filled. Washtucna following address: LaCrosse Sports School District is an equal opportu- St. Ignatius Plaza, LLC nity employer. 20/3 Co-op is seeking 1621 SE Cascella Ct. The Town of Endicott is seeking Port Saint Lucie, FL 34952-7508 applications for applicants for a part time helper NEW LISTING to assist the Maintenance St. Ignatius Manor, Inc. the following positions Supervisor as needed; up to 40 1621 SE Cascella Ct. for the 2018 fall season: hours a month. Pay is minimum .&&)((( Port Saint Lucie, FL 34952-7508 wage, currently $11.50/hour. MS Head Applications and job description are by both first class and certified mail available at City Hall on Monday   
 on 24th day of January, 2018, proof Football Coach through Thursday of each week. of which is in the possession of the You may also call 657-3411. The **$-+ Trustee; and on the 26th day of MS Head Girls Town Council reserves the right to January, 2018, the written notice of interview or not interview potential default was posted in a conspicuous Basketball Coach candidates. The application needs    place on the real property described to be returned to City Hall by June 4, in paragraph I above, and the MS Head Boys 2018 at 12:00 p.m. The Town of . ,..&. -! Trustee has possession of proof of Basketball Coach Endicott provides equal employ- such service or posting. ment and advancement opportuni- ",-.!#$,.#+. VII. ties for all persons regardless of The Trustee whose name and Extracurricular race, creed, sex, national origin, - ",-,.+,-".**$-+ address are set forth below will pro- age, religion, disability, marital sta- vide in writing to anyone requesting application forms and tus, sexual orientation, or any other - #.%.-.  
it, a statement of all costs and fees complete job description classification protected by law. 20/3 due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. are available on the Misc. for Sale 5 ')%''%) The effect of the sale will be to cooperative website: deprive the Grantor and all those     who hold by, through or under the www.sje.wednet.edu Selling 580 shares of Pioneer Grantor of all their interest in the Telephone Holding Co. stock at 
   above-described property. Please contact $84/share. Current valuation is IX. Billy Ray at 657-3523 if $84.68/share. Contact Terry at huff-   Anyone having any objection to the [email protected] 18/5 sale on any grounds whatsoever will you have further   
  be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they questions. Positions GUN SHOW   bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale open until filled. EOE Spokane Co. Fair pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in & Expo Center a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee's sale. St John-Endicott- June 9 & 10 DATED this 5th day of March, 2018. LaCrosse Sports Sat. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE Sun. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. ELIZABETH A. TELLESSEN Co-op is seeking Admission: $8.00 WINSTON & CASHATT applications for 601 W. Riverside Ave., Suite 1900 Space Available Spokane, WA 99201 the following positions (509) 838-6131 19&22 Info: 503-363-9564 Statewides for the 2018-19 seasons or www.wesknodel HS Volleyball gunshows.com WNPA STATEWIDE CLASSIFIEDS Livestock/Pets 7 This newspaper participates in a Assistant Coach statewide classified ad program sponsored by the Washington HS Boys Basketball Whitman County Humane Newspaper Publishers Association, Assistant Coach Society, Pullman Pets for a statewide association of weekly Adoption: Hugo 2 yo nM Cattle newspapers. The program allows Extracurricular Dog Mix, Bronx 3 yo nM Pit Bull classified advertisers to submit ads Terrier Mix, Caspian 1 yo nM Pit Bull for publication in participating week- application forms and Terrier Mix, 11 Cats, 3 Guinea Pigs, lies throughout the state in compli- complete job description 4 Rabbits. We are in great need for ance with the following rules. You foster homes for kittens & cats. See may submit an ad for the statewide are available on the our website for more information. program through this newspaper or We have KITTENS (in foster.) 1340 in person to the WNPA office. The cooperative website: SE Old Moscow Hwy, Pullman, WA. rate is $275 for up to 25 words, plus www.sje.wednet.edu 509-332-3422. Open Tuesday- $10 per word over 25 words. WNPA Saturday, 1 - 6 p.m. Website reserves the right to edit all ad copy Please contact www.whitmanpets.org submitted and to refuse to accept Ken Gering at 648-3402 any ad submitted for the statewide program. WNPA, therefore, does if you have further not guarantee that every ad will be run in every newspaper. WNPA will, questions. Positions on request, for a fee of $40, provide open until filled. EOE information on which newspapers run a particular ad within a 30 day period. Substantive typographical error (wrong address, telephone number, name or price) will result in a "make good", in which a corrected ad will be run the following week. WNPA incurs no other liability for Attention Stockmen errors in publication.

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