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At Colfax Schools: Monday: Chicken patty, bun, fries, broccoli/cheese, fruit, cookie Tuesday: Taco, tater tots. fresh veggies, refried beans, fruit Wednesday: Deli sandwich, potato soup, fruit, sunshine bars Thursday: Biscuit/gravy, egg patty, tater sticks, juice, fruit Friday: Spaghetti, cheese bread, green salad, fruit At Garfield/Palouse School: Monday: Chili, tossed salad, apple slices, peaches, cinnamon roll Tuesday: Enchiladas, tater tots, sour cream, corn, choice of two fruits Wednesday: French toast bites, hash browns, sausage patty,...
Glass works by Dale Chihuly, Lino Taglipietra and other Northwest and international artists are on exhibit at the Brelsford WSU Visitor Center, 150 E. Spring St., downtown Pullman. It can be viewed 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday and 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. The display is from the collection at the WSU Museum of Art and will be at the center for several months. Some of the works are from the Marian E. Smith collection of Northwest glass art given to the museum. Other pieces are gifts from Safeco Insurance, a member of the Liberty Mutual Group and...
How do you see the world? Have you ever wondered about why the world you rattle around in is shaped the way it is? Come on; admit it! You have wondered. I have wondered, too. You’ve wondered why your favorite thing in the whole world breaks. You’ve wondered why that young person over yonder has had to struggle every day. You’ve wondered. Me, too. You’ve probably wondered why you can be so negative while your neighbor is so annoyingly positive all the time…and I do mean all the time. Why is their glass half full and yours half empty? Or is it...
8 years ago The Commoner March 15, 1889 The Colton Eagle scribe visited Colfax a week ago and when he went home briefly penned his observations in this manner, all of which is correct and proper. The present season promises to be one of great activity in Colfax as it will indeed throughout the entire Palouse country. Several large new bricks will be added to the monuments that adorn the city and record the enterprise of the citizens of Colfax. New industries will be inaugurated and those now started will be pushed with zeal. When ploughing...
Thursday, March 13 Colfax & LaCrosse – Storytime – Children are invited to learn and explore through letters, numbers, books and crafts every Thursday. Visit the online calendar for times. Tekoa – 3:30 p.m. – After School Fun – Kids are invited to create plaster wall hangings. Friday, March 14 Colfax – 10 to 11:30 a.m. – Play & Learn – Creative play and sharing for toddlers, preschoolers and parents every Friday. Endicott – 4 p.m. – Teen Craft – Create colorful magnetic picture frames using patterned tape, buttons, stickers and more. Saturday,...
St. Patrick’s fete slated at Palouse Palouse Arts Council will sponsor the 11th annual St. Paddy’s in Palouse celebration on St. Patrick’s Day, Monday, March 17, at the Palouse Community Center. The event will feature Irish fiddle music by Paul Smith and traditional Irish dancers plus special guests including John Elwood, members of Potatohead, Matt Zook and singers Becky Hemphill, Anneliese Zook and Leah Phillips. A dinner will not be served this year, although there will be Irish soda bread, Cougar Gold cheese, popcorn and cookies. There...
The house of Larry Persons which was destroyed by fire in December is demolished by Speerstra Construction of Colbert Tuesday. Photo courtesy Misty Zornacki, MZphotography2014.zenfolio.com...
Lacrosse LaCrosse Scholarship Foundation board of directors decided to cancel their auction banquet for this June. Because of the time and effort it took to setup a new foundation following disaffiliating from Dollars for Scholars and because of members’ busy schedules, the group decided there wasn’t enough time to prepare for the event this year....
Story and photo courtesy Dennis Griner Forty-five Garfield-Palouse High School students and their advisors, Dennis Griner and Scott Thompson, met with Ruth A. Kurzbauer at the University of Idaho’s Student Union Building Monday, March 3. Kurzbauer, an international relations professional and former U.S. consulate officer, has had a long career as a U.S. Department of State and Information Agency officer. She has spent several years as the Global Affairs Officer in the U.S. Embassy in Beijing, C...
Erica Anderson and family moved to Colfax last summer for her to work with her step-father at Nielsen Insurance, with plans for her to take over the business when he retires. Erica grew up in Puyallup and graduated from Puyallup High School, after moving around some in Washington state as a child. Her mother and step-father, Kathy and Brent Nielsen, moved to Colfax about the time that she graduated from high school. Erica married soon after high school, and she was able to have her kids with...
The following area WSU students have received undergraduate degrees following the fall semester. Honors earned by students are listed as follows: summa cum laude for a cumulative grade point average of 3.90 or better, magna cum laude for a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.70 but less than 3.90 and cum laude for a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.50 but less than 3.70. Albion: Joshua James Graisy, Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration. Colfax: Isaac Paul Baker, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science; Marcus Edwin Johnson, Bachelor of Arts in Politi...
Endicott Trinity Lutheran Church’s Elizabeth Circle met March 4 to make quilts. They finished six quilts that will be sent off to the mission later this spring. Present were Barbara Huntly and her sister Vicky, Ann Stoner, Sharon Huff and Gail Bilow. Soup and bread supper hosted last Wednesday by Trinity Lutheran Church served more than 80 people with a variety of eight soups, bread and desserts. Next Sunday, March 16, will be the end of shooting for the Endicott Gun Club winter league. The division scores will be announced, officers elected a...
Left to right, top: KamrynAyn Lehn and Hailey Justice. Bottom Madison Bogenreif, Rebecca Zimmerman and Melissa Groom. The Miss Tekoa court selection will be Saturday, March 22, at 2 p.m. at the Empire Theatre. “Royal Dreams” will be the theme of the afternoon program. The candidates will compete in interview, talent, poise and composure and impromptu categories. John Heaton will be the master of ceremonies with special guest Carrie Zehm, former Lilac festival queen, and a performance will be...
At Colfax Schools: Monday: Pizza pocket, pineapple, caesar salad, ice cream Tuesday: Shredded BBQ on whole grain bun, fries, cole slaw, fruit Wednesday: Hot dogs, sun chips, BBQ beans, potato salad, fruit Thursday: Turkey gravy/mashed potatoes, fruit, green beans, fruit Friday: Grilled cheese, tomato soup, fresh veggies, fruit, brownies At Garfield/Palouse School: Monday: Super nachos, taco meat, tomatoes, salsa, refried beans, cheese sauce, tortilla chips, mixed fruit, topical fruit Tuesday: Meat loaf, mashed potatoes, brown gravy, corn,...
Dear Savvy Senior, What resources do you recommend that offer help to caregivers? I’ve been taking care of my 82-year-old mother, and it’s wearing me to a frazzle. Exhausted Daughter Dear Exhausted, Taking care of an elder loved one over a period of time can be incredibly taxing, both physically and mentally. Fortunately, there are a number of tips and services you can turn to that can help lighten the load. Here are several to consider. Assemble a care team: A good first step is to put together a network of people (family, friends and eve...
Endicott Gun Club report for March 2: Division 1 Endicott Gun Club 97-100 Travis Schluneger 25, Ed Schultz 25, Eric Weitze 24, Amanda Pelissier(L) 23 Endicott Gun Club (760-800) Ladies Endicott Gun Club 17-25 Jessica Geissinger 17 Endicott Gun Club (305-400) Junior Endicott Gun Club 81-100 Connor Pelissier 22, Hunter Weitze 22, Conrad Hergert 20, Carsten Miller 18 Endicott Gun Club (463-700) 20 Shooters, Cold And Snowing...
Rosalia Volunteers plan Trull benefit Rosalia Volunteer Firefighters plan a spaghetti feed and silent auction Sunday, March 16, in the Rosalia Middle School gym. Proceeds will benefit Jeff Trull in his fight against ALS. Admission will be by donation. Serving will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Jeff Trull, son of Larry and Gail Trull of Rosalia, is now residing in Spokane. He is a graduate of Rosalia High School and Gonzaga University. Peanuts on Parade slated for RTOP Regional Theatre of the Palouse at Pullman will present “Peanuts on Parade,” March 8 a...
8 years ago The Commoner March 8, 1889 The Russian method for stopping a runaway horse is said to be very effective and is not particularly cruel. They place a cord with a running knot around the horse’s neck near the neck strap. To this slip noose attach a pair of reins which may be thrown over the dash board ready to be seized at once. When the horse starts, take up the extra reins and tighten the cord around the horse’s throat. The most furious horse thus choked stops instantly and will not kick or fall. Mrs. S. Benson returned from San...
Thursday, March 6 Colfax and LaCrosse – Storytime – Bring in the little ones for fun stories, songs and more every Thursday. Visit the online calendar for times. Colfax – Noon – Gentle Yoga with Suzy McNeilly – Pay by the month or by the class. Friday, March 7 Rosalia – 1 p.m. – Natural Cleaning with Judi Grey – Learn how to make environmental friendly household cleaners from items already in your kitchen and pantry. Saturday, March 8 Albion – 2 p.m. – Storytime and Craft – Fun stories and craft projects every Saturday. Sunday, March 9 Colfa...
Locations for state and federal emergency food distribution: Wednesday, Mar. 26: Palouse Community Center, 1 to 3 p.m.; Rosalia United Methodist Church, 9 to 11 a.m.; St. John Methodist Church, 9 to 10 a.m. Thursday, Mar. 27: Malden/Pine City, Town Hall, 8 to 10 a.m.; Garfield Legion/Grange Hall, 2 to 6 p.m.; LaCrosse, 110 N. Main, 8 a.m. to noon; Tekoa City Hall, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Oakesdale Baptist Church, 9:30 to 11 a.m.; Endicott City Hall, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Mar. 28: Colton-Uniontown, Uniontown Community Building, 8 a.m. to noon;...
The Palouse Plein Air exhibit will be in the foyer of the Colfax Library during March. This exhibit features the award winning work of 10 of the artists who competed in the Palouse Plein Air competition in Moscow last fall. Plein Air is French for “in the open air” and used to describe the act of painting outdoors. For the local competition artists were required to paint outdoors using the medium of their choice. Among the prize winners on display in Colfax are Andy Sewell’s first place entry...
Patient Safety Awareness Week is an annual education and awareness campaign for health care safety led by National Patient Safety Foundation (NPSF). The theme for March 2-8, 2014, is Patient Safety Awareness Week, reflecting the need to involve everyone – from patients to providers – in ensuring the safety of our health care process. During your hospital visit, our medical providers and hospital staff do everything they can to insure your safety and well-being. Don’t forget that you too are an important member of the team. Informed and invol...
Jim and Janet Pittmann, former Rosalia area residents now of Spokane, announce the engagement of their daughter, Janell, to Jason Baker. A graduate of Liberty High School and Eastern Washington University, the bride-to-be received a masters degree in education from Whitworth University and now teaches in Spokane. Baker graduated from Gonzaga Prep, attended Spokane Community College and is employed at McGuire Bearing Co. in Spokane. The couple will be married in April at Hamblen Park...
Connie Ellis of Colfax chairs the Distinguished Young Women Program in Colfax, in addition to many other jobs and interests. This young women’s scholarship program, formerly known as Junior Miss, has remained popular in Colfax and in Washington state. Connie is responsible for running the practices and overseeing the many people who coordinate the program. Committee leaders are Marsha Binder, Judges; Interviews, Jill Gfeller; Kathy Carr, Scholarship; Lauri Brown, Publicity, and Connie’s ass...
Lacrosse LaCrosse Community Pride will hold a second community meeting at the Gathering Place in LaCrosse Thursday, March 20. A large group attended the first meeting with many ideas on keeping LaCrosse moving forward. The goal of this meeting is to organize seperate committees including marketing the community. “Reading Makes you Happy, Happy, Happy” was the theme imprinted on the 2013-2014 Book Bash t-shirts designed by the participating fifth graders. Students in preschool-sixth grade participated. Those students who voluntarily read the...
