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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...
Diane Rodeen, long-time Colfax resident, died Monday, Feb. 10, 2020, in Colfax. A funeral mass will be at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church Saturday at noon with a reception following. A full obituary will be in next week’s edition.... Full story
Ronald R. Bidle, 78, Jan. 14, 2020, passed away at the Avalon Care Center in Pullman. No services will be held. Born Oct. 5, 1941, at Pullman to Ralph and Lula Colvin Bidle, he attended the Palouse schools. He joined the United States Marine Corps Feb. 13, 1959, and was later discharged April 30, 1963. Ron married Ada L. Smith and the couple were later divorced. He worked as a heavy equipment operator until his retirement. He enjoyed auto mechanics, anything involving hot rods. Survivors include, two sons, Chance Bidle, Colfax, and Thomas... Full story
On Thursday, February 6, 2020, Rickey (Rick) Lee Van Tine, loving husband and father of two, passed away unexpectedly at Holy Family Hospital in Spokane, Washington, from sepsis due to a staph infection. He was 65 years old. Rick was born May 14, 1954, in Spokane. He spent his entire life in the Palouse region of Washington, and grew up on a farm outside of Colfax. He attended the local elementary and high school there, graduating in the class of 1972. Rick excelled in sports, especially... Full story
Alzora M. Carter, age 97, quietly passed away January 26, 2020, in Las Vegas, Nev., with her loving and devoted daughter Renee Murray at her side. She was born April 30, 1922, to Leslie and Ella (Culp) Smith. Alzora attended schools in Tekoa, graduating from Tekoa High School in 1940. Alzora married Eugene J. W. Carter on November 8, 1946, and the couple made their home north of Tensed, Idaho, where Eugene farmed with his brother Othel. Eugene retired from farming in 1982. The couple started... Full story
Phyllis N. Skeens left her earthly home for her home in heaven on January 28, 2020. She was born in Fairfield, Wash., on July 13, 1929, to Robert and Arlie (Koch) Hopkins. She was the youngest of four children. The Hopkins farmed in the Palouse area before settling in Colfax. One of her great joys was her dog Bonnie. She enjoyed playing piano and singing at the Colfax Baptist Church and the Crestline Baptist Church. She excelled in 4-H and won a trip to Chicago for her sewing. In her senior... Full story
Richard Lee Harvey raised his bidder number one final time on Friday, February 7, 2020, and bought himself a ticket to Heaven. He passed away peacefully at his home in Steptoe, surrounded by loved ones. Rich was born on January 30, 1944, to Cloy and Dorothy (Suess) Harvey. He attended Steptoe Grade School and Colfax High School. Rich married Mary Beth Getz in 1968, and this union brought five wonderful children. He was not a stranger to hard work and was known for his knowledge of being able to... Full story
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...
1. GEOGRAPHY: Which is the least-populated continent? 2. GEOLOGY: What metal is produced by refining the ore bauxite? 3. EXPLORERS: Where was explorer Marco Polo born? 4. ART: Which popular American artist referred to himself as "Painter of Light"? 5. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What is the pH value of pure water? 6. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What is a group of leopards called? 7. LITERATURE: What was the birth name of author Toni Morrison (a pseudonym)? 8. MOVIES: In which James Bond movie is the character of Jaws introduced? 9. HISTORY: Which country was home...
* It was American cartoonist, humorist and journalist Kin Hubbard who made the following sage observation: "There's no secret about success. Did you ever know a successful man who didn't tell you about it?" * Next time you're in Iowa, you might want to stop by the rural town of Riverside, which touts itself as the future birthplace of Captain James T. Kirk. Yep, the future birthplace. It seems that "Star Trek" creator Gene Roddenberry asserted that the character of James Tiberius Kirk was born in Iowa, but he didn't specify exactly where. In 19...
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...
NOTICE OF HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Whitman County Commissioners have set the date of Monday, March 2, 2020, at 10:30 a.m. in their Chambers, Courthouse, Colfax, Washington, to consider repealing, extending or modifying the moratorium placed on the establishment, location, operation, licensing or maintenance of facilities, businesses, or any other activities involving the production, processing, or wholesale or retail sale of recreational marijuana or marijuana- infused products. Any person may appear and be heard for or against... Full story
