Serving Whitman County since 1877
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Colfax Library offers its fourth annual "Blind Date with a Book" program, available all of February. Browse the collection of wrapped up books, read the hints, unwrap and enjoy! Previous blind date goers thoroughly enjoyed the surprise of unwrapping the book, trying to guess the titles from our clever hints, and the opportunity to read something that they would have never found otherwise. Fonk's Coffeehouse of Colfax donated a coffee date for one lucky grand prize winner. To enter, blind daters...
All 14 branches of Whitman County Library will close Feb. 16-17 in honor of President’s Day. Due dates for library materials have been extended in anticipation of these closures and no late fines will be charged for these days. Drop boxes will remain open at all locations for returned items. Access to the library’s web resources including the catalog, eBooks, Mango Foreign Language instruction and the Events Calendar remain available at www.whitco.lib.wa.us....
The Wine Collection Series developed for Rosauers and Super 1 by St. Hilaire Cellars has won the top honor and medal by being named Best Label Series in the 2020 World Wine Championships Packaging Competition. Gary L. Jackson, president of St. Hilaire Cellars, designed the labels. All of the Rosauers and Super 1 stores in Washington carry wines in the collection, including Rosauers in Colfax. Each of the back labels has a history of the area in which the store is located. According to the...
Dear Savvy Senior, What are the early warning signs of Parkinson’s disease? I was just diagnosed with it after noticing hand tremors for nearly a year, but looking back, I’m wondering if I missed any other early warning signs. -Tremoring Tom Dear Tom, The Holy Grail in any progressive disease is to find it early enough to start effective treatment before irreversible damage has occurred. But recognizing the early warning signs of Parkinson’s disease is challenging because they’re usually subtle and can be easily overlooked, dismissed or even...
8 years ago The Commoner Feb. 15, 1895 A patent from the general government to the Northern Pacific Railway company was yesterday filed in the auditor’s office. It conveys 2,773.32 acres of lieu land situated in this county. It is dated Dec. 13, 1894, and is the first patent of this kind to be filed in this county, but it is expected that others will follow rapidly. It is understood that patents, of which this is one, will be issued to the Northern Pacific for all lieu lands upon which there has been no contest filed based on settlement p...
Auction guests raised the paddle to secure more than $33,000 towards the Whitman Hospital Foundation endowment. Board Treasurer and Colfax certified public accountant (CPA) Terry Eng opened the night with a financial report that showed investments hover near $6 million for the Foundation. Foundation Coordinator Becky Dickerson explained after three decades of careful investments and steady donations the group inches closer to the vision started in 1989 to provide an annual revenue stream to...
LaCrosse FFA marketing team placed first at the district competition. Team members are Trey Fleming, TJ Harder and Lauren Stubbs. They will compete at state convention held at Washington State University in May....
Alzora M. Carter, 97, died Jan. 26, 2020, in Las Vegas, Nev., with her daughter Renee Murray at her side. Alzora was married to Eugene J.W. Carter and they farmed in Benewah County near Tensed, Idaho, for many years. A celebration of life will be in Tekoa at a later date. Kramer Funeral Home of Tekoa will be handling the local arrangements.... Full story
Endicott Food Center will serve senior lunch Feb. 11 at 11:30 a.m. The turnout so far has been good. They will also have some commodities for seniors to take home. Endicott Gun Club held their weekly competitive trap shooting with 23 shooters in sun and the results are as follows: Open: Larry Garrett 24, Trevor Johnson 22 and Eric Johnson 22. Women: Jessica Pelissier 24, Lacey Rice 20 and Teri Garrett 18. Youth: Carsten Miller 23, Joe Vietz 22 and Cyndi Miller 8. Handicap: Jessica Pelissier 22, Trevor Johnson 20, Jim Pelissier 19, Larry...
Pullman Civic Theatre will present “Beautiful Again” Feb. 6 and 8 at 7:30 p.m. and Feb. 9 at 2 p.m. at the Nye Street Theatre in Pullman. The performance is one of PCT’s Shows on the Side, a secondary season that supplements PCT’s main-stage season to bring more live theatre to the Palouse. Content of the show will differ from the main-stage shows by offering scripts that may explore more challenging ideas or adult themes. In “Beautiful Again,” Jack Kuzo is a struggling condiment salesman. Things look up when his hairdresser changes his...
Joseph Pritchett, 8, found the first buttercup on Jan. 27. He is a neighbor of the Widman family who have found the first buttercups to win the annual Gazette competition for 10 years in a row. Sonia Widman, 9, and Reed Widman, 12, looked for buttercups and also found some on Jan. 27. From left to right: Reed Widman, Joseph Pritchett and Sonia Widman, all of Rosalia....
The first session of a series of workshops hosted by Sarah McKnight from SEWEDA and Adam Jones from Pullman Marketing will be Friday, Feb. 14, from 1 to 3 p.m. at The Center, 102 S. Main St., in Colfax. The workshop will focus on small businesses improving their digital marketing. Jones, owner of Pullman Marketing, and Preston Synder will discuss “Social Media Resolutions,” and perform free assessments of small business’ social media presence. Participants will receive help developing a road map for social media success in 2020 and disco...
Allie Cofer is a busy woman. This mother of two works for the Colfax Chamber of Commerce, helps with the Colfax Downtown, is a hairdresser and a volleyball coach. Allie comes from a long line of Whitman County residents. Her grandfather has lived here all his life, and her aunt and uncle still live in the house her grandparents built. Allie enjoys having such strong ties to the area. "I always thought that was kind of cool." Allie has spent most of her life in Whitman County. She was raised...
Marimn Health Clinic from Plummer, Idaho, will visit the Farmington Library today, Feb. 6, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. and the Tekoa Library Feb. 20, from 2 to 4 p.m. to educate and help families enroll their children into Medicaid programs. A Marimn Health Clinic representative will be on site to answer questions and assist families with the application process. For additional information, call the clinic at 208-686-1931 ext. 1272 or visit www.marimnhealth.org. For upcoming events at the Farmington and Tekoa Libraries, visit the online Events...
A Pajama Storytime event will be Monday, Feb. 10, at the Palouse Library. Each year, the Turkey Leg Fun Run raises money to provide a new selection of children's books to the Palouse Library. In celebration of the community's effort, local guest readers will be reading from the new books. Bring a favorite stuffed animal. All ages are invited to this event and refreshments will be served. For more information, contact Beverly Pearce at 509-878-1513. The Palouse Library is open Tuesdays from 11...
Area students who qualified for the fall 2019 Dean’s List at Eastern Washington University with a grade point average of 3.5 or better on 12 quality credits are as follows: Colfax: Gabriel Ahmann, Isabelle Erickson, Megan Groom, Dane Hall, Brandon Soncarty and Nicole Wiley. Colton: Jacob Riedner. Palouse: Mikel Nisse. Pullman: Sadie Lenssen, Julia Lupkes, Trevor Myers, Alexandra Remaley, Nicole Welter and Benjamin Wilson. Rosalia: Isaac Leighton, Zachery Schuerer. St. John: Alyssa Addison, Joshua Archer, Nelson Hergert, Hannah Herington, H...
Pearl A. Griffiths, Garfield, and Adam James Blakeley, St. John, earned placement on the Gonzaga University President’s List for fall semester with a grade averages of 3.85 to 4.0 grade-point average to be listed. Zoe Lin Metzer, Colfax, made the Gonzaga Dean’s List for fall semester 2019 with a grade average of a 3.5 to 3.84....
Thursday, Feb. 6 Malden – 3:30 p.m. – Kid Hangout – Kids of all ages are invited to the library for friends, fun and food. Farmington – 4 to 5:30 p.m. – Connecting Kids to Coverage – Marriman Health Clinic is educating people with children about Medicaid, applications, programs and enrollment. Colfax – 6:30 p.m. – Galentine’s Day – Looking for a fun ladies night out? Join us during First Thursday for an evening of Valentine’s Day crafting, food, beverages and fun. A $5 fee includes all supplies. St. John – 6:30 p.m. – Trivia Night – Come out fo...
Casey, Elliot Robert, born Jan. 25, 2020, at six pounds, eight ounces, to Robert and Patricia Casey, Rosalia. Maternal grandparents are Bob and Cassie Shane, Malaga. Paternal grandparents are Jerry and Laura Casey, Fox Island. Baby joins siblings Arianna, Bryce, Shane, Finn, Violet and Bailey. Esensee, Dawson Michael Anthony, born Jan. 28. 2020, at five pounds, 10 ounces, to Amanda and Hayden Esensee, Colfax. Maternal grandparents are Dena Johnson, Moscow, and Mark Johnson, Clarkston. Paternal grandparents are Misty and Tony Blackwell, Colfax.... Full story
8 years ago The Commoner Feb. 8, 1895 C. H. Erwin received a telegram Wednesday from the Nebraska State Relief committee at Lincoln, that a carload of provisions could be used acceptably at Kearney, and Mayor Lewis has received the same information from a letter from that section. It has, therefore, been decided to make an effort to secure another car of provisions at this point. The telegram suggested it was not worth while to ship potatoes at present, as they are sure to freeze. Hence it seems best to fill the next car with wheat, flour,...
Regional Theatre of the Palouse, will present “She Loves Me,” a romantic comedy that explores the adventure of love, Feb. 13-23. This broadway musical is the third adaptation of the 1937 play Parfumerie by Miklos Laszlo. The story follows two unsuspecting shop employees, Georg Nowack and Amalia Balash, who begin their relationship with a rocky start. Unknowing that each is the other’s anonymous pen pal, they are constantly at odds with each other. But to everyone else, there is something more to be seen. Even still, the two lovebirds are none t...
Whitman County Association of Wheat Growers will meet Monday, Feb. 3, noon, at Eddy’s Restaurant in Colfax. Bob Brueggeman, the new barley breeder will be in attendance. Contact Randy Suess for more information at 509-413-2043....
Rosalia Garden Club will meet Wednesday, Feb. 5, at the Rosalia Community Church. Marilyn Lloyd, a WSU master gardener and a specialty gardening expert on “Vertical Container Gardening” will be present. Members are reminded to bring a houseplant for exchange and tell the history of the plant. Hostess Penni Barringer will serve dessert at 1 p.m. For further club information, contact Barringer at 509-523-3684....
Dr. Horacio de la Iglesia will present new research on the effect of school start time on student health and performance Thursday, Jan. 30, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in the Neill Public Library Hecht Room. His talk will be sponsored by Neill Public Library and the WSU graduate and professional student Science Policy Initiative. Dr. de la Iglesia will present his findings on how students’ minds changed, and what later start times could do for parents, teachers, students and Pullman. Dr. de la Iglesia is a professor of Biology at the University of W...
