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SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR WHITMAN COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of: CEDRIC L. HALL, Deceased. Case No.: 15 4 00020 4 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 The co-personal representatives named below have been appointed as co-personal representatives of this estate. Any persons having claims against the deceased must, before the time such claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the co-personal represen...
CLUBS & YOUTH GROUPS Athenaeum Members met March 6 at the Whitman County library. A presentation was given by Dorla Scholz on eagles and hostess was Dana Carroll. The March 20 meeting will be a business meeting with a location to be announced later. Genealogical Society Whitman County Genealogical Society will host a seminar featuring Janet Camarata and Winona Laird from Genealogy Training Center Saturday, March 28, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Express in Pullman. Topics include accessing historical newspapers and researching... Full story
Thursday, March 12 Farmington (2:30 to 4 p.m.) & Tekoa (5 to 7 p.m.) — Explore e-Readers and other Tech Toys — Get hands on experience with over 20 digital devices on loan from the Washington State Library. Colton — 3:30 p.m. — Teen Watercolor Fun — WCL Teen Librarian Nichole Kopp shows teens how to use watercolor pencil techniques to create their own postcards. Friday, March 13 St. John (Noon to 2 p.m.) Malden (3 to 5 p.m.) — Explore e-Readers and other Tech Toys — Thinking of buying a tablet or small laptop? Stop by for hands on experience... Full story
1 Peter 2:15 "For it is God's will that by doing good you should silence the ignorant talk of foolish people." How is the "doing good" manifested in our lives? 1. Respect: In his book Right from Wrong, Josh McDowell writes, "Everyone wants to receive respect: children, adults, parents, politicians, comedians, singers, actors and athletes. We are less adept at giving it. If treating others with respect is a virtue, it seems to be one that is in fact disappearing from our culture." Peter writes (1 Peter 2:17) "Show proper respect to everyone."... Full story
AT COLFAX SCHOOL: Monday: Deli sandwich, potato soup, Caesar salad, fruit. Tuesday: Chicken patty on a bun, fries, BBQ beans, fruit, St. Patrick's cookie. Wednesday: Beef dippers, rice, green beans, fruit. Thursday: Bulldog burger, fries, lettuce, tomato, cheese, fruit. Friday: Tomato soup, grilled cheese sandwich, green salad, fruit, brownie. AT LACROSSE SCHOOL: Monday: Pigs-n-blanket, baked beans, peaches, cookie. Tuesday: Nachos, refried beans, breadstick, apples with cinnamon and sugar. Wednesday: 1 p.m. dismissal - Hamburger, corn, mandari...
A mass of Christian burial for Frances L. Sauer, 81, retired teacher, was Monday, March 9, at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Tekoa. Rosary was recited Sunday evening at the church. Father Mike Savelesky officiated. Burial followed at Goldenrod Cemetery in Tekoa. She died last Wednesday, March 4, 2015, at Whitman Hospital in Colfax. Born Sept. 13, 1933, at Steele, N.D., to Leo and Gladys McGurran Sauer, she started grade school in Tappen, N.D., in 1939. The family moved to Glendive,... Full story
Area students listed on the fall quarter honor roll at Eastern Washington University are listed as follows: Albion: Zachary William Doering. Colfax: Deanna Elizabeth Aeschliman; Christopher Scott Appel; Kyle Robert Brown; Brady James Cornelius; Lauri Lynn Gay; Amanda Ashley Higginson; Nicholas Aaron Johnson; Gabriel Jacob Korn; Benjamin Ray Pfeiffer; Richard Kevin Scholz. Colton: Kaden Elizabeth Dahmen; Samuel Ford Robertson. Endicott: Nathanial A Pierson. Garfield: Steve Cottrill; Sarah Lynn Fisch; Kelsey I Gallegos; Richard Melton Griffiths;...
Palouse Arts Council will present “St. Paddy’s in Palouse,” an Irish music and dance festival, Tuesday, March 17, at the Palouse Community Center. Paul Smith will play traditional Irish fiddle with Irish dancers and special guests. Doors open at 6 p.m. Refreshments include Irish Soda Bread, Cougar Gold Cheese and cookies with a no host bar, featuring beer and wine. Admission will be $5 at the door with kids under 10 free. Entry is limited to the first 112 people.... Full story
8 years ago The Commoner March 14, 1890 Whew! How it did blow for a short time last Saturday night. A regular Dakota blizzard. No damage is reported. Do the people of Tekoa snowball the trains or what is the matter? Sunday night's passenger from Spokane Falls, due at 11:30 p.m., did not arrive until noon Monday. The delay is attributed to a slight accident near Tekoa. The only sure weather prophet this year is the old reliable goose bone. The weather bureau, the groundhog, the corn shuck, etc., have proved to be prophets only in name. 100...
The annual Pinewood Derby for Pullman Cub Scout Pack 415 and Pack 419 was at Lincoln Middle School Feb. 7 with more than 45 cars in the combined event. Winners for Pack 419 were Mike Hilliard, first; Tanner Baerlocher, second, and Tyler Druffel, third. Winners in pack 415 were Emrik Gollnick, first; David Willington, second, and Gavin McCloy, third. Pack 415 won the trophy for the top average for three fastest times. The top two winners from each pack will compete at the district derby March 28 at Lincoln Middle School. Both packs are...
Palouse Area Robotics Team 4061 races to stack recycling totes and containers at the FRC West Valley District Competition. The 4H Palouse Area Robotics Team sent high school students from Colfax, Colton, Gar-Pal, Moscow and Pullman to West Valley High School to compete in their first district event of the season. Also known as Team 4061, the robotics team played against 28 other teams from all over Washington and Oregon in this year’s FRC Game, Recycle Rush. With their uniquely-built robot, T...
The Appels can hardly believe that they have lived in the Colfax area just more than 20 years, the longest they have lived in one place since they were married. Dave graduated from Colfax High School and Alice from Pomeroy High School in 1957. They are both Washington State University alums, and met there at the Newman Club during their junior year. David graduated in agricultural engineering with an emphasis on water resources and Alice in interior decoration. Immediately after college, Dave...
Rosalia's Cub Scouts competed in their annual Pinewood Derby Sunday, March 8. Reed Widman, placed first; Clae Holling, second, and Isaac Fuchs, third. The coolest car award went to Riley Henry. In front are Reed Widman and Daxton Chappell. In back are Austin Goyke, Riley Gehring, Erik Lazcano, Ben Pritchett, Clae Holling and Isaac Fuchs....
Members of the Garfield/Palouse Middle School jazz ensemble recorded this group photo after performing at the Lionel Hampton Jazz festival Feb. 26 under the direction of Matt Zook. In front are Austin Stockert, baritone sax; Aspen Greenwalt, tenor sax, and Issac Bailey, piano. In back are Kate Wilson, alto sax; Eddie O'Neill, trumpet; Kristian Gibler, drums; Lizze Stout, flute, and Zook.... Full story
Whitman County Library will offer eight workshops on genealogy research. Experienced genealogist Carolyn Arnett will present “Climbing Your Family Tree with a Computer.” She brings 30 years in personal research and 14 years in genealogy education to the class. In addition to looking at quality websites and software, all attendees will receive a packet of information after the two hour workshop. Program schedule: March 16: Palouse Library 3 p.m., Garfield Library 6 p.m. March 17: Endicott Library 5 p.m. March 18: St. John Library, noon, Col... Full story
Carole Galloway, who has a studio at the Dahmen Barn in Uniontown, will conduct a funny bunny kids workshop at the barn March 28 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. for youngsters between the ages of 6 and 12. Registration fee for the class will be $12 and all materials will be included. Participants will make a clay bunny with spring embellishments and floppy ears. Registrations must be received by March 27 and can be made from the calendar listing. Galloway has been sculpting for more than 30 years in a whimsical style. She makes a multitude of items....
Endicott Endicott Community Club met March 3 at Trinity Lutheran Church. The committee for cemetery flags is working on identifying each flag with name, rank and military unit. The Flea Market will be on May 16. The club has information on Facebook and advertising signs will be out soon with times, prices for spaces and more. The club will be working on Multiflora Park: pruning, weeding and planning for the lay out. They are also starting to work on the July Fourth celebration. Pat Byers attended her Cheney High Class of 1948 reunion in...
Garfield-Palouse Middle School Players will present "The Princess Who Had No Name" at Garfield March 30 and 31 at 7 p.m. each evening. The play is an hilarious "mash-up " of the stories of Goldilocks, Sleeping Beauty, Rapunzel, Rumpelstiltskin and Cinderella, with helpful appearances by seven dwarves, three bears, various fairies and fairy godmothers, kings, queens, princes and princesses. Thirty middle school students are in the play under the direction of Tina Coles and Bob Russell. Tickets are available for $5 in advance from any of the...
Dusty Saturday, Linda Hennigar was at Walla Walla High School to watch her grandson, Wesley Banks, captain his squad of 28 members in a Junior ROTC Competition of groups from Washington and Oregon. Wesley’s unit is an Air Force squad from Kennewick High School. This was their first year of competition. All branches of the armed forces ROTC from other schools were represented in competing in armed and unarmed drills, individual and team drills and physical training, which consisted of push-ups, sit-ups and a one mile run. Since the c... Full story
Nine Colfax High School junior girls will compete for the title of Colfax Distinguished Young Woman 2016 next Saturday, March 21, at 7 p.m. in the Colfax High School auditorium. The program theme will be "Jilligan's Island & Its Castaway Crew." Contestants in front, from the left, are Sidney Sheer, daughter of Tom and Nancy Sheer; Pearl Griffiths, daughter Richard and Tess Griffiths; Morgan Lord, daughter of Clayton and Shari Lord; and Sarah Appel, daughter of Eric and Shannon Appel. In back... Full story
A strategic draft plan for the Palouse River and Coulee City Rail system lists 37 miles of railroad in Whitman County which will undergo an assessment to determine if they should be removed and the property subsequently placed in the rail banking program. Bob Westby, manager of the PCC system for the Department of Transportation, said the two segments include the now-idle Colfax to Pullman line and the P & L line on the east side of the county south from Fallon. Removal of that line would leave Pullman without a rail connection. Fallon is the...
Singers and musicians from 10 schools participated in the SE Washington Music Educators Honor Choir and Band concert last night in the CHS auditorium. Patrick Winters and Kristina Ploeger, both members of the music faculty at Eastern Washington University, directed. Winters and the honor band, top, concluded their part of the program with Inchon, a tribute to veterans of the Korean and Vietnam wars, which was written by Robert W. Smith in honor of his father’s service. The number featured p... Full story
Real estate sales David C. and Sang T. Shermer, Pullman, to Michael D. and Terry L. Wagoner, Pullman, Tam’s Place at 1005 E. Main Street in Pullman, $235,000, Feb. 26. Maxine R. Bishop, Pullman, to Stephen and Sally J. Bishop, agriculture land, $5,000, Feb. 27. Richard Marvin and Mary E. Wells, Colfax, to Community Action Center, Pullman, house on two lots in Colfax, $100,000, Feb. 27. James A. and Erin M. Young, Colfax, to Mark and Julie Miller, Moscow, lot in Red Tail Ridge Subdivision, $40,000, Feb. 27. David W. and Patricia M. Acton, Oak Ha...
Editor’s Note: The following column was originally published in 2010. I always thought if you made something with a three-dimensional printer, you’d need to wear special glasses to look at it. I was wrong, though: A 3D printer can actually take something you designed on your computer and “print” the object out in hard plastic — such as, for example, a pair of 3D glasses. 3D printers give us what we’ve all been craving: another reason to talk to technical support. When you finally get the thing working, though, you’ll be able to print out you... Full story
California is in the midst of a fierce water war, a conflict that holds lessons for us in Washington State. In many ways, we are alike. Both of our states’ populations are growing and we have some of the world’s most prolific agriculture regions which require lots of water. Washington is served by a vast network of storage reservoirs that make up the Columbia River drainage. It stretches from the northern Canadian Rockies to as far south as Wyoming. On the other hand, California with its 38 million people has a series of reservoirs in the Sie...
