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Serving Whitman County since 1877
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8 years ago The Commoner December 2, 1892 In addition to a gilt edge assortment of hardy, clean, well grown apple, pear, plum, prune, cherry and other fruit trees, grape vines and other plants, the Colfax nursery now offers for sale a fine lot of 1 and 2 year old trees of the famous “Palouse” apple, which the horticultural press pronounces one of the best apples ever introduced. *** A report was spread on the streets Tuesday that Ed Hill, the Garfield murderer, had been captured by officers near Rock Lake. The falsity of the report was soo...
Nancy L. Flechsig, 78, Pullman, died at Bishop Place Memory Care Villas, Pullman, Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017. Born on Nov. 17, 1938, in Fall River, Mass., to Lydie and James Fletcher, she moved with her family to Auburn, Wash., where she attended Auburn schools. She and Alfred Flechsig dated and after graduating from Auburn High School, they set off for Washington State College. She was a member of the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority. They were married Aug. 30, 1957, in Auburn, and remained in Pullman... Full story
STRANGE BUT TRUE * It was 20th-century French journalist, poet, aristocrat and aviator Antoine de Saint-Exupery — best known for his novella “The Little Prince” — who made the following sage observation: “A designer knows he has achieved perfection not when there is nothing left to add, but when there is nothing left to take away.” * Eggplants weren’t always the deep purple color we know today; originally, the vegetables were white. The color, paired with the ovoid shape, is how the eggplant got its name. * If you live in Rochester, Ne...
TRIVIA TEST 1. LITERATURE: What 20th-century author wrote a short story titled “Gimpel the Fool”? 2. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: Sometimes called “the second most visited home in America,” what Memphis, Tennessee, estate was designated a National Historic Landmark in 2006? 3. GEOGRAPHY: What is the only mountain in North America that exceeds 20,000 feet? 4. FIRSTS: Who became the first woman in the British Parliament in 1919? 5. HISTORY: The International Committee of the Red Cross won what prize in 1944? 6. SCIENCE: In forensic science, what is derm...
Lacrosse Wednesday, Dec. 6: Chicken Alfredo, broccoli, bread stick, fruit, birthday dessert. Tuesday, Dec. 5: Baked ham with pineapple, church potatoes, cooked vegetable, roll, slice of pie. Palouse Wednesday, Dec. 6: Chicken Alfredo, broccoli, bread stick, fruit, birthday dessert. Pullman Friday, Dec. 1: Chicken Alfredo, broccoli, bread stick, fruit, birthday dessert. Monday, Dec. 4: Enchiladas, Spanish rice, lettuce, refried beans, salsa, sour cream, vegetable platter, Jello. Rosalia Tuesday, Dec. 5: Chicken Alfredo, broccoli, bread stick,...
Tickets are on sale for Night at the Movies, a holiday tree being raffled to help fund a new roof at The Center at Colfax Library. It was recently discovered that sections of the roof and back wall are failing worse than anticipated, meaning the roof needs immediate replacement. In hearing of the problem, Pioneer Title Company of Pullman donated a tree to help raise funds. The raffle tree will be on exhibit as part of the Festival of Trees with tickets available for just $1 each. Included in the movie tree package are a $30 Papa Murphy’s p... Full story
Dahmen Holiday Open House offers exhibits, free events for children Visitors will enjoy two new exhibits in the Dahmen Barn Loafing Shed Dec. 2 and 3, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Work by resident artists is on display and in the Hay Loft Gallery. Curator’s Choice works by resident artists and past exhibitors will be on display. The exhibit includes furniture, wood bowls, pottery, scratchboard, watercolor, fine art quilts and more. Sample locally-made specialty foods. Sign up for a door prize that will be given each day. Daniel R. Vertrees from Bovill, I...
Thursday, Nov. 30 Colfax, LaCrosse and Tekoa - Storytime - Children and families will hear stories, sing songs, learn rhymes and make crafts. Palouse - 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. - Cubelets - K to 5th graders can learn about robots with our little, pre-programmed blocks. Albion - 5 to 7:30 p.m. - Knit Night and Fireside Chats - Learn to knit, bring any craft project you are working on, and visit. Colton - 5:30 p.m. - BINGO and Pie - Bring a friend for BINGO, sweets, prizes and visiting with friends. Rosalia - 6 p.m. - Book Club - Are you looking for a n... Full story
Pullman community will celebrate the spirit of the season with Holiday Fest on Saturday, Dec. 2. Start the day at 7 a.m. with the Kiwanis Club of Pullman’s Pancake Breakfast and Music Fest at Lincoln Middle School. Then at 9 a.m., meet at Zeppoz to help with the Palouse Cares Door-to-Door Food Drive. Follow it up with afternoon tea at Banyans on the Ridge with the Pullman Regional Hospital Auxiliary. After a full day of giving, join members of the Pullman community down in Pine Street Plaza f...
The Hospice Tree of Lights and Remembrance Ceremony will be Wednesday, Dec. 6, at 5:30 p.m. in the Norma McGregor Community Room at the Colfax Library. Residents are invited to attend. The ceremony pays tribute to those we have lost through music, readings and special ornaments bearing their names. The Tree of Lights remains lit within the library throughout the holiday season for community viewing. Those who want to pay tribute to a special person who has died, or for more information about a similar event set for Tuesday, Dec. 5, at 5:30... Full story
A Colfax door-to-door Food Drive, under the auspices of Palouse Cares, will take place Saturday, Dec. 2. Collection will occur from approximately 9 a.m. to noon. All food will then be delivered to the Colfax Food Pantry. All food donations should be non-perishable and not expired. Specific needs are pasta sauces, chili, pork and beans, canned fruit, Cup o' Noodles and Top Ramen. Volunteers who are willing to go door-to-door, will gather at the Food Pantry at Main and Wall streets at 9 a.m. If you are not contacted for a donation, you may bring...
Samantha Gasper and Andrew Beckmann were married Sept. 23, 2017, in Ellensburg. Samantha is the daughter of Tim and Sally Gasper of Ellensburg. She graduated from Central Washington University with a BS in Sociology, and from Baylor University in Waco, Texas, with a master’s degree in social work. Andrew is the son of Robert and Michele Beckmann of Colfax. He graduated from St John/Endicott High School and attended the University of Idaho in Moscow. He is currently attending the Northwest H... Full story
From left, Kira, Andre, Ashton and Starr Cathey of Albion. Being the clerk in a small town is a big job, and Starr Cathey loves doing it for Albion. Starr and her fellow town clerks throughout Whitman County, along with the branch librarians, are the faces people associate with public services in their communities. The clerks are often responsible for keeping citizens and officials informed about each other’s needs, concerns and efforts. They license the dogs, issue and pay the bills, keep t...
Dusty Graham BeDell of Dusty and Kim Ware of Kuna, Idaho, were married last Tuesday at Still Water Hallow in Nampa, Idaho. Locals who attended the ceremony and reception were his parents, Brian and Angela Broeckel; from Dusty were Tom and Doreen Riedner, Kim and Cindy Pitts and Karen Broeckel; from LaCrosse were former classmates of Graham, Stephen Erickson, who was best man, Joey Guske and Brandon Bennett, groomsman Cole Evans; other LaCrosse residents were Eric and Lois Startin, Dionne Evans and relatives; Denise Kendall of Tacoma, and...
Endicott Endicott Community Club has been busy with Christmas activities, helping out at the Endicott Food Center and the Andersons. The last of the decorations for Christmas are being put up by Carol Larson and her crew. On Saturday, Dec. 2, the festivities begin at 5 p.m. with lighting of the Christmas decorations all over town, Japanese lanterns, fireworks and after that Santa will arrive. Endicott Food Center will be all decked out and ready for Santa to visit with the children....
Lacrosse The fifth grade class visited Harold and Joan Myrick's rock shop. Harold showed the students his rock collection and talked about the rock's names and where they are located. He showed the students all the steps in making jewelry with a live demonstration. Each student left with a polished slab that hangs from a mobile....
The A. J. Smith store was built in the late 1890's and closed in 1909 when Smith's son, Ennis and wife Bertha Smith moved to Canada. After Ennis moved, Ira Smith who had worked in the store with Ennis built another store. In 1914 the old stone store was remodeled into a church. A.J. Smith checked on the remodeling of the building every day. A.J., who was very hard of hearing, stepped in front of a train and was killed during one of these visits. The building was not yet completed, so A.J.'s...
CANVASS BOARD REJECTS 120 BALLOTS Whitman Elections Canvass Board reviewed 203 challenged ballots, and rejected 120 while adding 83 to the total for the final count session before Tuesday’s certification of the election. Final count of ballots cast in the election totaled 8,624, which was 130 more than reported at the last count Nov.16. That put the overall election turnout at 38.9 percent. The canvass board reviewed 25 unsigned ballots, approved 12 and rejected 13; considered 58 too-late ballots and approved just two; considered 107 ballots wi... Full story
Valerie Rodeen and Bob Payne Events on Main in Colfax will officially be under new management Friday, Dec. 1. Valerie Rodeen and Bob Payne will completely take over the reins after nearly a month of working at the coffeeshop and café. Payne and Rodeen are looking to only add to the existing business, starting with the name changing to Events on Main Café. They also have plans to add items and options to the menu, some of which they have already introduced. “Right now we’re doing a Satur...
The Colfax school district board met Monday and covered a variety of matters at its regular meeting. The board then confirmed the hiring of Casey Zander as junior high volleyball coach and the resignation of Tony Lewis, technology director. Approval followed for the board's meeting schedule from January to June 2018, followed by the continuation of the wrestling co-operative with St. John/Endicott and Garfield/Palouse. In the ASB report from student representative Kylie Kackman she noted happenings such as Knowledge Bowl in competition Nov....
MARRIAGE LICENSES Toby Lindsey Peever, 55, Pullman, and Lori Marie Carris, 60, Pullman, Nov. 14. Joseph Douglas Kasenholz, 29, Pullman, and Cassady Fairland Williams, 26, Pullman, Nov. 21. REAL ESTATE Angela Mills, as trustee, to Jay D. Harrison, Pullman, house on W. Second Ave, Albion, $123,000, Nov. 13. Michael and Cari Rae Petrovaney, Pullman, to Benjamin and Sandra Rhoades, house on Country Club Road, $125,000, Nov. 14. I-Hsuan Ho, Grand Forks, N.D., to Shu Zhang and Jin Liu, house on SW Junegrass Lane, Pullman, $220,000, Nov. 14. Laura N.... Full story
Recently, the Institute for Justice (Institute) determined state licensing barriers for lower-income workers and aspiring entrepreneurs not only hurts people trying to establish themselves in a profession, but annually drives consumer prices up by $203 billion. Washington requires people in 77 jobs, including driving school bus, well-drilling and operating cranes, to be licensed. That means applicants must successfully complete education and training, pass their exams and pay licensing fees. Just as technology changes, so do licensing... Full story
Colfax To the chopping block I was interested to learn from Pat Bates’ letter to the editor last week that the GOP’s tax plan will actually raise college students’ taxes. I am amazed that they would raise anyone’s taxes. So, I followed Pat’s advice and called my congresswoman and complained. They need to cut everyone’s taxes. So, I suggested that the GOP cut the rates even further … much further. They are only shaving taxes, not “cutting” them. They need to take taxes to the chopping block and seriously slash them. While they are at the choppi...
Roy Moore is the Steve Bannon project in a nutshell. For the former Trump operative, the Alabama Senate candidate's tattered credibility is a feature, not a bug. If Moore had well-considered political and legal views, good judgment and a sterling reputation, he'd almost by definition be part of the establishment that Bannon so loathes. Since Moore has none of those things, he's nearly an ideal representative of the Bannon insurgency. Events in Alabama make it clear that Bannon's dime-store Leninism -- burn everything down, including perhaps...
There's no such thing as the Hypocritic Oath, but there should be. Translated from the original Pig Latin, it is: "Be sanctimonious if you want, but don't get caught doing the very same thing you're so holier-than-thou about, otherwise it'll bite you in the butt." That is a very loose translation. Among those it has bottom-bitten is Sen. Al Franken. He goes first because we're related. We're friends, so anyone who's not happy with what I say here can rip me a new one. Al has been outspoken about female rights, but don't you know, he stands... Full story
