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PINE CREEK CONSERVATION DISTRICT 2018 Elected Board Member Position Due Notice The Pine Creek Conservation District is pleased to announce an opportunity to contribute to conservation and your community by serving on the Board of Supervisors. Supervisors are public officials who direct the activities of the Conservation District. Although they serve without compensation, they are eligible to be reimbursed for appropriate expenses. One elected position is up for election. Interested candidates must submit a completed Candidate Information Form...
STRANGE BUT TRUE * It was British author P.L. Travers, best known for her series of books about Mary Poppins, who made the following sage observation: “A writer is, after all, only half his book. The other half is the reader, and from the reader the writer learns.” * You’ve probably been to a restaurant with a dessert called Death by Chocolate, but the real-life event is less appetizing. After falling into a vat of boiling chocolate in New Jersey, a man died before his co-workers were able to pull him out. * Colgate toothpaste is good for m...
TRIVIA TEST 1. LITERATURE: Which 18th-century statesman and inventor sometimes used the pen name “Silence Dogood” in his writings? 2. GEOGRAPHY: How many emirates make up the United Arab Emirates? 3. AUTOS: What does the name Volkswagen mean in German? 4. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Who was the first Roman Catholic to become vice president of the United States? 5. ARCHITECTURE: What is the location of the Pitti Palace, built mainly during the Renaissance? 6. MOVIES: What was the name of the monkey in the Disney movie “Aladdin”? 7. GOVERNMENT: Which a...
Dear Savvy Senior, Do you know of any resources that can help with my mother’s home-care bills? Mom is recovering from a stroke and needs in-home care, but I understand Medicare doesn’t cover it, and she doesn’t have long-term care insurance. Stressed-Out Daughter Dear Stressed-Out, Depending on your mom’s circumstances, there are a number of government and not-for-profit programs that can that either subsidize or pay for your mom’s home care or offer aid in other ways. Here’s where to look for help. Medicare Coverage If your mom is recovering...
Russell “Butch” William Anderson, passed away, Friday, January 12, 2018 at his home in Colfax. He was 79. A memorial service will be held Saturday, January 20th at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Bruning Funeral Home with Rev. Lynn Nelson officiating. Butch will be laid to rest in the Colfax Cemetery. He was born in Garfield, Washington, October 12, 1938 to George W. and Evelyn Syron Anderson. He lived in Potlatch, Idaho until the third grade and then the family moved to Colfax, Washington. He attend...
8 years ago The Commoner January 13, 1893 The old council went out of existence at 5 o'clock Tuesday evening. Their closing session was not an eventful one. There was no rush of business, there was no great clean up to make, and there was only one subject that seemed to disturb the council's dying hours. 100 years ago Colfax Commoner January 11, 1918 The meeting for electing the officers of the Colfax State Bank was postponed this week until next Tuesday. For many years a portion of the stock...
Emily Thompson watches the robot drop a “barrel of water” into a reservoir. Thompson was fine tuning the program to get the distance to the drop point just right. While many people in Whitman County have seen the robots built by area high schoolers at the fair or other public gatherings, they may not be aware of a younger crowd that is using a popular toy as a prequel to a deeper understanding of robotics and computer programming. First Lego League is an organization where school children exp...
Whitman County Public Works closed the Albion-Parvin Road Tuesday between Albion and Shawnee Road where the South Fork of the Palouse River has washed out the road. The washout occurred late last week, and the county closed one lane at the site about a mile north of Albion. On Tuesday at 11 a.m., the other lane was closed to through-traffic. Public Works will now monitor the situation until the water recedes. “This is not a spot where it's a quick fix,” said Mark Storey, Public Works director....
Kendyl A. Druffel of Colton was among 1,427 students at Oregon State University to top the fall honor roll with all-A grades. Brady J. Chadwick of Uniontown qualified for the roll with a grade average of 3.5 or higher. Both are freshmen at Corvallis....
Laci Hubbard-Mattix is the newest member of the Colton City Council. Sworn in Jan. 2, she succeeds Jim Dahmen, who retired after 26 years as a representative. A new resident in town, Hubbard-Mattix is a WSU instructor in the School of Politics, Philosophy and Public Affairs. Councilman Chuck DeMeerler began a term as Mayor Pro-Tem. He was named at the Dec. 4 meeting, taking over from Dahmen. The Colton council now includes Dot Sharp, Kyle White, DeMeerler and Hubbard-Mattix....
Thursday, Jan. 18 Colfax – 2:15 to 5:15 p.m. – Blood Drive – Save lives by donating blood. Go to inbcsaves.org and avoid the wait. Colfax, Colton and Farmington – 3:30 p.m. – Third Thursday – Fun activities, crafts and games at the library after school. Tekoa – 4 to 5 p.m. – Ladies Craft Circle – Join us for crafts, friendship and learning something new together each week. Colton – 6 p.m. – Book Club – Join your friends for an engaging conversation on the book “A Yellow Raft in Blue Water.” Rosalia – 6 to 7:30 p.m. – Parenting Workshop Ser...
AT COLFAX SCHOOL: Monday: Ripper or Bulldog burger, fresh veggies, fruit. Tuesday: Burrito or chicken patty, corn, tater tots, fruit. Wednesday: Hot dog or Bulldog burger, chili, Caesar salad, fruit. Thursday: Beef dippers, rice or chicken patty, green beans, fruit. Friday: Grilled cheese or Bulldog burger, tomato soup, fruit, brownie. AT ENDICOTT SCHOOL: Monday: Chicken parmesan, noodles, green beans, grapes, cinnamon squares. Tuesday: Nachos with lettuce and tomato, refried beans, pears. Wednesday: 2:15 dismissal - Swiss steak, rice,...
Biscotti class set at Dahmen Biscotti, meaning "twice-cooked," are oven-baked goods that are baked twice so they became very dry and can be stored for long periods of time. A class on making this delicious, coffee-dunking sweet will be Sunday, Jan. 21, from 1 until 4 p.m. in the culinary arts kitchen at Dahmen Barn in Uniontown. Resident artist, Tracy Randall, also a fabulous cook, will teach how to make biscotti at home. The class will be structured as a demonstration with a little hands-on involvement by students and will include tips and...
Area students on the fall 2017 honor roll at Spokane Community College with a 3.0 grade point average or higher on at least 12 credits include Nicholas McAdams, Colfax; Garrett Correll, Hooper; Brooklyn Henley, Dillon Meserve and Eric Tarbuck, Oakesdale; Nathan Lindhag, Trevor Moles and Troy Pittsley, Rosalia; Kyle Kilgore, Zachary McFarling, Selena Peterson, Desiree' Underwood, Tekoa, and Margaret Hereford, Thornton. Among Spokane Falls Community College honor roll students were Catlin Ruff, Albion; Brynn Buck, Darian Campisi, Emily Cook,...
Lacrosse LaCrosse Parks & Recreation district needs board members. Tricia Aune said five residents of the park district are needed to fill vacancies on the board. Some board members have resigned and others have moved out of the district. Aune said she has received commitments from two residents to date to fill the seats. The park district includes roughly the area in the school district. The levy for the pool's operation has been approved for the year, but the district needs a board to oversee the pool's operation and deal with other park and...
Jesse and Alyssa Parkins of Garfield with daughters Ayla and Ellie. Alyssa Parkins was born and raised in Garfield. She has fond memories of childhood, including meeting her husband. Alyssa is married to Jesse Parkins. Jesse was born in Fort Collins, Colo., and grew up in Ault, Colo. Jesse’s family moved to the area and Jesse attended Garfield/Palouse schools beginning with the eighth grade. Alyssa and Jesse will celebrate their third anniversary this year. They are the proud parents of two l...
Endicott An Endicott resident, Chris Nelson, announced last week at a women's coffee session in Endicott that she will be in the running for Whitman County Treasurer. She is currently employed by the county in the Information Technology Director position. The following are results of the Endicott Gun Club Competition shoot Sunday, Jan. 14. The day was sunny and dry, and 29 shooters competed. Open: Connor Pelissier 24, Trevor Johnson 23, Chad Aeschliman 23, Mike Aeschliman 23; Ladies: Jessica Pelissier 17, Nichole Vietz 14, Lacey Burke 13,...
Artworks created by 90 students were displayed in the Rural Alliance Middle and High School Art Show at The Center in Colfax Jan. 6-12. The exhibit showcased paintings, drawings, pottery, collage and sculpture. Students participating in the show represented schools in Colfax, Garfield-Palouse, Oakesdale, Rosalia and St. John/Endicott. “The art show is a valuable learning experience for the students and a unique opportunity to bring their creative efforts out of the classroom and into the c...
Whitman County commissioners approved two zoning changes Monday. For the Windy Eagle, LLC, land 1.5 miles outside Pullman on Pullman Airport Road, 20 acres of agricultural land was re-zoned to cluster residential. The change will allow it to be divided into five-acre parcels. At the Colleen Schoepflin site on Ringle Road south of Palouse, commissioners approved changing two areas on a 12-acre parcel which is the site of Dale’s Flying Service. First, 2.5 acres will change from airport commercial to agricultural. On a second part, 1.5 acres w...
Experts from Washington State University, The University of Idaho, and USDA-ARS will present their research and experience at The Foundation of Healthy Farms one day workshop Feb. 8 from 7:45 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Banyans on the Ridge-Pavillion in Pullman. Registration, welcome and introduction begins at 7:45 a.m. with speakers beginning at 8:30. There will be a panel discussion after lunch. Topics will include managing to increase soil carbon and benefits of cropping system diversity; the role of roots in soil health; soil erosion by wind and...
--Crystal Davidson photo Cloudy skies make for dull, grey days, but spectaular sunset background, reflecting the gold, scarlet and cyan color scheme above St. John Friday. On average, January is supposed to be the coldest month of the year on the Palouse, but forecasts for the rest of the month predict temperatures to remain above or at freezing. Current predictions show a chance of precipiation every day, ranging between 20 and 50 percent....
MARRIAGE LICENSES Steven A. Berquist and Megumi Hara, both Pullman, Dec. 28. REAL ESTATE Germain Farms, LLC, Vancouver, to Hinrichs Trading Co., land parcel west of Pullman near Highway 195 and 194 intersection $105,000, Dec. 27. James W. Nelson, LaCrosse, to Jason Taylor, Klamath Falls, house on Star Ave., LaCrosse, $72,500, Dec, 27. R.A.W. Farms Inc., by Karen Willson, to Town of St. John, parcel east of St. John, $300, Dec, 27. Daryle Glasson, Malden, to Scott Couch, Rosalia, 1975 71 X 14 mobile home in Rosalia, $1,000, Dec. 28. Spokane...
Earlier this month, China launched its “national sword” policy which bans many recyclable materials it traditionally imported. Meanwhile, its upcoming March edict imposing a lower limit on contaminants is having global reverberations. Since the 1990s, the world has shipped the bulk of its used paper, plastics and metals to China. In 2016, its imported value was $18 billion. Nearly one-third of North America’s recyclables were processed in China---much of it from West Coast states. China was hungry for scrap and tolerated higher conta...
Basic needs After a good deal of study, the Colfax Schools have decided to put a bond proposition before the voters on the Feb. 13 ballot. I have been looking at the information related to the bond and intend to vote "yes". This bond is needed to take care of basic facilities needs like roofs, HVAC systems and asbestos removal. The bond also invests money in much-needed renovations to all classrooms, the JES gymnasium, the auditorium and the high school gymnasium. In reviewing the information, it is clear that a tremendous amount of work will...
If Hillary Clinton could deliver a political speech half as effectively as Oprah Winfrey, she might be president today. The actress, media mogul and erstwhile queen of daytime TV gave what, if she ever becomes president, will be known to history as the Golden Globes Address. The first de facto convention speech ever delivered at an awards show, it brought down the house and predictably stoked talk of Oprah 2020. In the era Before Trump, this would have been risible. Once upon a time, military service, political experience, a policy portfolio...