Serving Whitman County since 1877
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The release of Robert Mueller's finding that Donald Trump didn't collude with Russia should settle a question his critics -- and, quietly, some of his allies -- have asked repeatedly over the past two years: Why was he acting so guilty? It turns out that he was acting innocent, only in a typically combative, over-the-top Trump fashion. The left and the media were never willing to credit the idea that Trump sincerely believed that he was being treated unfairly – because he was. When Trump said in his infamous Lester Holt interview that the T...
Each year Americans throw away more than three billion batteries constituting 180,000 tons of hazardous material and the situation is likely to get much worse as the world shifts to electric vehicles. Everyday-green.com reports more than 86,000 tons of single-use alkaline batteries (AAA, AA, C and D) are thrown away. They power electronic toys and games, portable audio equipment and flashlights and make up 20 percent of the household hazardous materials in our garbage dumps. Unlike composted...
Adrian and Rebekah Genz, Colton, to Bernard and Heather Druffel, house on Gregor Street, Colton, $349,000, March 7. Emerald Pointe LLC, Pullman, Adrian and Rebekah Genz, condominium unit at Capri Court, Pullman, $499,000, March 7. Cindy LeMontagne, Malden, to ZK2 Properties. Spokane Valley, house in Malden, $24,112, March 8. Samuel and Gina Young, doing business as Champion Electric, to ATC Sequoia LLC, Waburn, Maine, commercial property on Highway 270, Pullman, $140,000, March 13. Michael and Connie Hill and Jerome and Darlene Schwartzman,...
Due to a layout error, the following letter in last week’s paper was attributed to the wrong person. It was sent in by Timothy Thompson of Endicott, not Wiley Hollingsworth of Pullman. Hollingsworth was offered a chance to offer his own words in response to what were not his words last week....
After two and a half years and forty million dollars there are no indictments for any collusion of any kind, yet the Democratic Party persists in their attack on the president, who has stated all along that their was no collusion. The Special Counsel decides what information, if any, should be disclosed. It is written in the constitution. It is the law. The Senate Democrats do not dictate what information should be disclosed by the Attorney General. Democrats should read the Constitution once in awhile. It is an manual for procedure and how to...
I share a sentiment expressed in the letter, "Treason", 3-28-19 -- patriotism. However, I feel that he's shooting his musket in the wrong direction. Both the Republican and the Democratic parties play hardball, and hard headed hardball can abuse the Constitution. I think he's caught up in all that. But he's missing the bigger game that's being played. The world government crowd wants to erase our national borders. To the defense of the Constitution! But slowly. I don't remember that Ross Perot came right out and actually said that both the...
8 years ago The Commoner, March 30 1895, 1890 The work train on the Colfax division of the Union Pacific was stationary in the yards all day last Friday and Saturday. Not a pick was struck in the ditches. At 7 O'clock Friday morning, when Roadmaster William Bollons reaches the Colfax depot, he found the laborers who had gone out on Thursday's worktrain, to the number of about 25, standing idly around, and with their picks and shovels strewn about on the ground. “What's the matter with you men?” asked the roadmaster. “We don't propose to wo...
Robert Everett Holling, Sr. (Bob), 89, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2019, in Spokane with his children at his side. Bob was born on November 14, 1929, in Waverly, Wash., to parents Herman Hans and Florence Marie (Norton) Holling. He attended Waverly Grade School and Fairfield High School ,graduating in 1948. Bob also attended Eastern WA College for one year. On June 11, 1950, Bob married his high school sweetheart, Shirley Ann Sayler. They moved to Plaza, Wash., where Bob farmed with his... Full story
Church services for Herbert M. Brimble, 90, were Tuesday, April 2, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Tekoa. Mr. Brimble died March 21. Born near the town of Henderson in Rusk County, Texas, he served in World War II and in Korea in both the Navy and the Army. He received training for electrical work and aviation and advanced training in aviation through the Navy. In his civilian life, he received additional training in mechanical engineering at the University of Houston Technical School of... Full story
A memorial service for Patty Lou Cook Myott, 90, will be at the Palouse Federated Church on Saturday, April 6, at 1 p.m. It will be followed by a time of fellowship. A private burial was at the Palouse Greenwood Cemetery Wednesday, April 3. She died March 28, 2019, at Glenhaven Adult home in Pullman. Born on Feb. 6, 1929, in Pine Camp, Neb., she was the second child born to Zelda Stewart and Kenneth Cook. She started school at the age of five and graduated in 1946 from Keya Paha County High Scho... Full story
Many of Whitman County's small schools struggle to provide students with exposure to the arts. One way of filling that gap is with a partnership with the Missoula Children's Theater, based out of Missoula, Mont., which arrives at the school and in one week auditions, rehearses and performs a theatrical production. "Our goal is to teach kids life skills through the arts," said Lindsey Wayne, half of the tour duo that put on "Blackbeard the Pirate" with the St. John/Endicott students last week....
As the new writer of the "My Favorite Recipes" column, I wanted to introduce myself. Most people know me as an agent at Farmers Insurance in Colfax, but not many know me outside of work. After growing up in Phoenix, Ariz., I sustained quite a culture shock after moving to St. John when I was in high school. One day the parents decided they were tired of big city living and moved the family up to Washington. They had decided on St. John after meeting a friend who lived there and thought it was a...
Jon and Li Ochs, Dan Moore, Connie Young and Vicki Broeckel were among Dusty area residents attending the program at The Center in the Colfax Library on Thursday evening. Richard Scheuerman presented “Harvest Heritage,” a lecture on “The Story of Humanity in Farm Paintings.” The Libey Gallery hosted the display of 12 originals, first editions and reprints depicting harvest and grain scenes from the 16th century to the present. Additional artwork and artifacts were added for the presentation. The display was up from March 9 through 28. David S...
Dads Night In pinochle club met in Benge at the school for its monthly outing. The meeting was hosted by Erma Kent. Spring appeared at the school, with pots of flowers decorating and given out as prizes. Attending were Kathy Storment, Pullman; Jenny Meyer, Anne Lowe, Mary Repp and Judy Cook, Endicott; Kathy Schlomer, Casey Shiprek and Leslie Lamb, Winona area, Bertie and Marsha Honn and Ellen Bachman of Benge. The Endicott Gun Club had shooters attending the Champion of Champions Shoot in Spokane. Those attending were Larry and Terry Garrett...
Brian Bell from Whitman Conservation District will talk on “Soil Health: What is it and Why You Should Care” at Whitman County Library's TEK Center at Colfax Library on Monday, April 8, at 6 p.m. Farmers, gardeners or anyone interested in learning more should attend this presentation. A growing number of America’s farmers are using soil health management systems to improve the health and function of their soil. But what exactly is “soil health”? This class will explore the interesting facts about healthy soil and how to develop and maintain...
Guy-Albion social Guy-Albion Historical Society has scheduled the annual Pie Social for Saturday, April 6, at 6:30 p.m. at the Albion Community Center. Bank Left plans chocolate tasting The 12th annual chocolate tasting with lunch and art exhibit at Bank Left Gallery in Palouse will be April 13 from noon until 2 p.m. at 100 S. Bridge Street, Palouse. This year will feature chocolate drinks from South America and exotic truffles and chocolates from around the world. Cost for lunch with chocolate tasting is $22 per person. The art exhibits are fr...
Brittany Joe Brenan and Travis James Campbell announced their engagement to be married this May. Brittany is the daughter of Shane and Wendy Jo Brenan, Pullman, and the granddaughter of Ron and Barb Wachter, also Pullman. Travis is the son of Jim and Debbie Campbell of Valley Ford, and the grandson of Roy and Della Emtman, Valley Ford. The wedding is planned for May 26 in Colfax. Both are graduates of WSU. The couple plans to make their home in Fort Worth, Texas....
Thursday, April 4 Colfax – 6 to 7 p.m. – Learn a New Language or Travel the World – Access to more than 70 world language courses with Mango or plan your next trip with A to Z Travel. Free, come see how it works. Albion and Tekoa – Adult Arts and Crafts – Come on down to the library, relax, and get creative with friends. Palouse – 7 p.m. – Turkey Leg Books and Pajama Storytime – Guest readers, PJs and lots of library fun. Friday, April 5 Malden, Palouse and Uniontown – Storytime – Storytime is educational, fun and free. Colfax – 10 to 11:3...
AT COLFAX SCHOOL: Monday: Bulldog burger or chicken patty, cheese, fries, fruit, baked beans Tuesday: Biscuit with gravy and egg patty, or chicken patty, Paradise punch Wednesday: Chicken Alfredo or burger, Caesar salad, fruit, bread stick Thursday: Chicken nuggets with rice or chicken patty, carrots, fruit Friday: Corndog or burger, green salad, fruit, nachos AT GARFIELD/PALOUSE SCHOOLS: Monday: Hot dog, chili, tossed salad, shredded cheese, peaches, apple slices Tuesday: Super nachos with taco meat, tortilla chips, tomatoes, salsa, refried...
Questions 1. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Who was the first president to be born a U.S. citizen? 2. GEOGRAPHY: Where is the elite shopping district called Rodeo Drive located? 3. MOVIES: Which 1990s movie featured the line, “Keep the change, ya filthy animal”? 4. HISTORY: In which country did the Mau Mau Uprising take place? 5. TELEVISION: What kind of creature was the animated character Foghorn Leghorn? 6. SCIENCE: What is a tornado at sea called? 7. LITERATURE: Which poet wrote, “April is the cruelest month”? 8. ARCHITECTURE: Who designed Central...
* It was 20th-century American writer, publisher, artist and philosopher Elbert Hubbard who made the following sage observation: “Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped.” * According to historical reports, in 1877 snakes fell from the sky in Memphis, Tennessee. * When the bubonic plague, more commonly known as the Black Death, was at its peak in Europe in the 14th century, a wide variety of remedies was prescribed, including smoking tobacco, bringing spiders into the household, inhaling the stench from a lat...
