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September is National Preparedness Month (NPM). The event, now in its 16th year, is a nationwide, month-long effort encouraging households, businesses, and communities to prepare and plan for emergencies. Take time to learn lifesaving skills, such as CPR and first aid. Check insurance policies and coverage for the hazards you may face, such as flood, earthquakes and weather events. Make sure to consider the costs associated with disasters and save for an emergency. Also, know how to take practical safety steps like shutting off water and gas....
Many knew Michael (Mike) Rydbom to be a man of integrity and faith. Mike wanted his life to reflect God's great love to others. He desired to do what God asked of him, like a son would to for a loving father. Mike walked peacefully into his forever home, in heaven, during the early morning of August 26th. His wife and daughters were sitting by his side - just as they had been together countless times. Mike was born in Portland, Oregon, on May 25th,1953, and grew up in Spokane, Washington. His... Full story
8 years ago The Commoner Sept. 7, 1894 Wednesday, Sept. 12, will be an eventful day in Colfax. The most speedy wheelmen of Oregon, Washington and Idaho will be here on that day to compete in the races for the northwest championships. Crack riders from Portland, the Sound and Spokane will fight for supremacy on the cinder track, and our home talent will certainly make itself recognized by the experts from abroad. Among the prizes offered are two elegant gold watches, three solid gold medals, silver water pitcher and stand, silver shaving mug...
September is library card sign-up month, a time when the American Library Association and libraries nationwide join to remind parents, caregivers and students that signing up for a library card is the first step towards academic achievement and lifelong learning. Friends of Whitman County Library will offer a drawing for a $25 gift certificate for those signing up for a new card during September....
1. GEOGRAPHY: What body of water lies west of Australia? 2. ASTRONOMY: The asteroid belt lies between which two planets in our solar system? 3. ANATOMY: Where is the brachialis muscle located? 4. FOOD & DRINK: What is the name of a drink made of vodka, coffee liqueur and cream? 5. MATH: How many faces does a tetrahedron have? 6. GEOLOGY: What kind of stone is an emerald? 7. TELEVISION: What is Smithers' first name in the animated series "The Simpsons"? 8. MOVIES: Which movie won the 1982 Best Picture award? 9. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What town is...
* It was British politician John Sweeney who made the following sage observation: "How can a society that exists on instant mashed potatoes, packaged cake mixes, frozen dinners and instant cameras teach patience to its young?" * Golfers beware: Don't chew on the tees. One golfer who was in the habit of gnawing while he played overdosed on pesticides after playing 36 holes in one day. * The longest word in the English language that can be typed using only one hand is "stewardesses." * It's been reported that the last words of 19-century...
Notice Of Call For Bids Almota Road C.R.P. No. 8000-8 WHITMAN COUNTY, STATE OF WASHINGTON Sealed proposals for this project will be received by the Board of County Commissioners of Whitman County, State of Washington, at its office in the Whitman County Courthouse in Colfax, Washington, until 11:00 a.m. Pacific Daylight Savings Time, on Monday, September 30, 2019, at which time all bids will be opened and publicly read. Each proposal shall be separately sealed in an envelope addressed to the Whitman County Board of County Commissioners with... Full story
