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The Colfax school board met Monday night for its scheduled second meeting of the month, after the first for March was canceled. Topics covered included architect consultations on the $18.9 million facilities bond issue, new hiring, a report on a Human Body Systems class field trip and a decision on next year’s school calendar to accommodate for coming construction. Superintendent Jerry Pugh reported that Ned Warnick, architect, will confer with teachers Wednesday and Thursday to gather input for...
A crocus soaks up some rays on a chilly, but cloudless day. Bedecked like an Easter egg, the little flower is known as a herald of spring and warmer days ahead. POT EDIBLES NET 30 DAYS Brayman Diaz Dedios, 18, was sentenced to 30 days in jail March 16 after pleading guilty in superior court to a charge of possession of marijuana. He was charged after Pullman Police investigated a report of a student in possession of a reported large quantity of marijuana edibles at Pullman High School last May...
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Whitman County Commissioners will conduct a public hearing will be held by the Whitman County Board of Commissioners in their Chambers, Whitman County Courthouse, Colfax, Washington on Monday, April 2, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. The purpose of the hearing is to review community development and housing needs, inform citizens of the availability of funds and eligible uses of the state Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), and receive comments on proposed activities, particularly from lower income persons residing in the...
Caleb Lustig, Rob Lustig, Derek Repp and Heather Lustig investigate what's inside a printer at Whitman County Library's Take-Apart Technology program. A take-apart technology session is slated for the TEK Center at the Colfax Library Tuesday, April 3, from 10 until 11:30 a.m. During this hands-on program, tools will be used to dismantle every-day electronic items and discover how they work. The session is open to youngsters in the third grade and above.... Full story
John E. Aeschliman of Colfax placed first in the state in the A No-Till/Strip-Till Non-Irrigated Class with a yield of 131.1237 bushels per acre. The hybrid used in the winning field was DEKALB DKC27-54. Aeschliman was one of 426 state winners nationwide. The 2017 contest participation included 7,269 entries from 46 states. Of the state winners, 18 growers – three from each of six classes – were named national winners, representing eight states....
In Step team placed fourth at Regionals. They are, in back from left, Eric Akesson, Terasa Stufflebeem, Goldie Akesson, Nate Akesson, Karmen Akesson and coach Phebe Akesson. In front from left are Joel Atchison and Trinity Hanson. In Step Bible Quiz team won first place in their league season. Goldie Akesson placed first, Eric Akesson placed second, and Karmen Akesson placed seventh individually in league. Awards were given out at the last meet in Liberty Lake. In Step traveled to Yelm to...
* The unknown soul who made the following sage observation must have been a keen observer of events: “A politician can appear to have his nose to the grindstone while straddling a fence and keeping both ears to the ground.” * Swedish chemist and engineer Alfred Nobel, famed inventor of dynamite and originator of the Nobel Prizes, could speak five languages fluently by the time he was 17 years old. * Most languages change dramatically over time. If we in modern America were to try to read, say, “Beowulf” (which was written in Old English...
1. U.S. CITIES: Which U.S. city is popularly known as “Beantown”? 2. MUSIC: What was the best-selling music single of all time? 3. MYTHOLOGY: In Greek mythology, how many graces are there? 4. TRANSPORTATION: Which major airport is known by the three-letter code DCA? 5. TELEVISION: What are the names of the two Muppet characters that heckle the cast from their balcony seats? 6. LITERATURE: What is the first name of Agatha Christie’s detective Miss Marple? 7. PSYCHOLOGY: What is triskaidekaphobia? 8. GEOGRAPHY: What is the largest fresh... Full story
Lenore Steffan Mar. 7, 1922-Mar. 24, 2018 Lenore J. Steffan, a longtime resident of Colfax, passed away on March 24, 2018 in Spokane Valley, Wash., at the age of 96. Lenore was born March 7, 1922 in Great Falls, Mont., to Wilbert and Phoebe Bergland Johnson. Soon after, the family moved to Everett, Wash. When Lenore was six years old, they moved to Colfax where Lenore’s father opened Fonk’s Variety Store. She attended all 12 years of school in Colfax and graduated from Colfax High School in 194... Full story
Three Ways to Cut Hearing Aid Costs Dear Savvy Senior, I’ve heard that hearing aids will soon be available over-the-counter and will be much cheaper than they currently are. What can you tell me about this? My husband desperately needs hearing aids but we simply can’t afford them. Searching Spouse Dear Searching, Unfortunately, for many years the high cost of hearing aids has kept millions of Americans with hearing loss from getting hearing aids because they can’t afford them. Hearing aids – typically sold through audiologists’ offices ... Full story
First Baptist Church will host a rummage sale next Friday and Saturday, April 6-7, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. in the church gymnasium in Colfax. All money raised will go to support teams going to Camp Victoria in Brazil to help with construction of a church camp and to work with children during the regular camp schedule. Donations of goods will be accepted the week of April 2-5. For drop off times, contact the First Baptist Church or Darlene Kroll at 397-4461.... Full story
Following the resignation of Doreen Hanson, the City of Palouse is soliciting letters of interest to fill council position no. 1. The council and mayor will appoint a new representative. To be eligible, applicants must live within the city limits of Palouse and be a registered voter. The Palouse council meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. Those interested are asked to submit a letter of interest to Palouse city hall, Box 248, 120 East Main Street, Palouse, 99161. E-mail: deputyclerk@palouse.com....
8 years ago The Commoner March 17, 1893 The members of the Colfax club and their wives and lady friends enjoyed a masquerade of their own at their club rooms in the Binnard block last Friday. There were thirty couples in mask, and some of the costumes were very pretty. The best sustained characters on the floor were “Uncle Tom” and “Topsy,” represented by Mr. and Mrs. R. L. McCroskey. The make-up in each case was almost perfect. Alf Cooledge created some consternation when he appeared as the “Wild Man of Borneo.” The majority of the maskers...
Beginning this week, owners of 32,749 vehicles in Washington will receive a letter from the Department of Licensing asking them to pay a $15 fee that wasn’t collected due to a processing error. These owners brought their vehicles to Washington from out of state between December 2016 and August 2017, and should have been assessed a $15 Out of State Vehicle Check fee at the time they titled their vehicle in Washington. The error resulted in approximately $491,000 in uncollected fees which are required by law to help fund highway safety p...
Kyle Appel Caleb Berquist Colfax FFA seniors Kyle Appel and Caleb Berquist will be recognized on the main stage at Washington FFA’s state convention in Pullman. Appel is the state proficiency winner in Diversified Crop Placement. This consists of a 20-page application documenting the skills he learned throughout FFA and working on the farm, earnings on his projects and his overall involvement in agriculture. He will be recognized on May 12 for his hard work and dedication to agriculture t... Full story
Debbie Warwick, along with husband Steve, has been in business in Colfax for more than 47 years. Debbie Warwick is not a stranger to the retail industry or hard work. She began working in retail when she was in high school, at the age of 16. She worked with her Aunt Lois and Aunt Dorothy in their dress shop in downtown Colfax. This was just the beginning of her lifetime of entrepreneurship. Debbie, along with husband Steve, has been in business in Colfax for more than 47 years. They opened...
Metal art day set at Dahmen Dahmen Barn in Uniontown will host its 11th annual demonstration day April 7, from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. Invited artists will demonstrate The Art of Metal. Visitors can observe as precious metal clay and fine copper wire are transformed into delicate jewelry. Art demonstration days were developed to showcase the creative processes of regional people each year. Artists from Colton, Kamiah, Moscow, St. Maries, Pullman and Spokane will be on hand to demonstrate barbwire creations, blacksmithing, handcrafted knives,...
Dusty Di and Larry Brink drove to Ellensburg Saturday. They met with their son, Kevin Brink, and his step-daughter, Ashley, of Omak, and the Brink’s grandchildren, Hailey and Matthew and their mother Kirsten, of Redland, Calif. It was the first time Di and Larry met their grandchildren. The grandchildren were on their spring break and were traveling through the Pacific Northwest with their mother. Phil and Leslie Appel entertained family at a dinner at the home of his parents, Dick and Helen Appel. Guests were Eric and Shannon Appel and Kyle a...
Mark Stadsklev and his book "Nature's Artwork on the Alaskan Landscape" will be featured in a meet the author session today, March 29, at 6:30 p.m. at the Palouse Library. A pilot by trade and photographer on the side, Stadsklev has a remarkable ability to capture northern topographies from the cockpit and the ground in ways that show their magnitude. They show unexpected details highlighted by Stadsklev aiming the camera lens at precisely the right angle and direction....
Endicott Endicott Trap Club had a successful weekend at the Camas Prairie Trap Shoot in Walla Walla this past weekend. Joe Veitz won Junior Runner Up in Singles; Jessica Pelissier won Ladies Handicap Runner Up; Connor Pelissier won Junior Gold Singles after a 75 bird shoot off; James David Gilchrist won Overall Handicap and Chayne Aeschliman was on the Camas Prairie All Star Team. Endicott Community Club hosted its last Bingo night March 24. Again people, food and games made for a great evening out. The club will be having a flea market May 19...
Thursday, March 29 Colton – 3:30 p.m. – Whitman County Heritage presentation – Learn how to access local, historical photos. Colton – 5:30 p.m. – BINGO and Pie – Everyone’s invited for an exciting game of BINGO and tasty treats. Colfax – 6 to 7 p.m. – Zumba – Dance the calories away to contemporary hits. Rosalia – 6 to 8 p.m. – Book Club – Bring a friend and a snack for a discussion of whatever you are reading. Palouse – 6:30 p.m. – Meet Alaskan Author and Pilot, Mark Stadsklev – Calling all wildlife, travel and outdoor enthusiasts. Enjoy stun... Full story
Wondering Wowie! President Draft Dodger Trump sure does act guilty of something. I wonder why? Richard Stanton, Colfax...
MARRIAGE LICENSES Erfan Ghader, 26, and Alison Ann Poteracke, 24, both Pullman, March 8 Francis Robert McNeilly, 28, and Kassilyn Rolin, 29, both Pullman, March 12. Ronald Wayne VanTine, 61, and Marlynda K. Stout, both Colfax, March 14. Nicholas Andrew Poch, 40, and Amanda Louise Hall, 39, both Colfax, March 14. Justin Gordon Calvin, 24, and Sarah Ellen Johnson, 22, both Pullman, March 23. Gregory Roy Emtman, 29, Valleyford, and Susan Ashley Hodges, 29, Oakesdale, March 23. REAL ESTATE SALES Cynthia Burnham, Kissamee, Fla., to Rebecca Bodie,... Full story
President Donald Trump's pick for CIA director is about to experience a good Borking. No one doubts her professionalism, and she's been endorsed by Obama intelligence officials. Yet Gina Haspel's long career at the agency, including extensive work undercover in the field, is getting blotted out by her reported involvement in the CIA's black-site interrogation program, which has become a warrant to say anything about her. Her critics assert she should be in jail, and The New York Times editorial page wrote about her nomination under the...
