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* A Florida waitress was promised a new Toyota after winning a sales contest at her restaurant, but was given a toy Yoda, a “Star Wars” doll, instead. She sued the company, and received more than enough to buy herself a new Toyota. * Alchemist Hennig Brand is thought to have used upwards of 1,500 gallons of human urine in his quest to make gold. After he evaporated, boiled and distilled it multiple times, it started to glow in the dark and burst into flames. He had instead discovered the element phosphorus. * Jim Carrey’s make-up routine for ...
NOTICE OF SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION #2 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Whitman County Commissioners have set the date of Monday, August 17, 2020, at 10:15 a.m. in their Chambers, Courthouse, Colfax, WA, for proposed amendment #2 to the 2020 Whitman County budget. At that time, it is requested all department heads/elected officials requesting an amendment be present via Zoom. The total amount of the proposed amended budget is approximately $65,000,000. Copies of the proposed amendment will be available August 17, 2020 by calling 397-5240....
Itani Quality Homes, Pullman, to Gary Yi Hsiang Su and Irina Gerchick Su and Aaron Su, Pullman, house on Panorama Drive, $579,000, June 24. James and Sharon Storment, Spokane, to Robert Knott, Endicott, farm land, $583,000, June 25. James Trimble, Farmington, to David Birge, Spokane, house on 3rd Street, Farmington, $23,500, June 25. Silva Bedoyan, Pullman, to Rueeppellii Holdings, LLC, Park City, Utah, house on Summer Street, Pullman, $385,000, June 25. Tyler Gulliksen, Pullman, to Sharol Schmidt, Pullman, 55x10 1964 Kit mobile home, $10,...
Aug. 10 Agency Assistance LACROSSE, Sheriff’s Deputy assisted WSP Theft Other TEKOA, Sheriff’s Deputy received a report of a possible wallet that was stolen, the Deputy responded and the wallet was located Civil Calls ROSALIA, Sheriff’s Deputy received a report of fraudulent phone calls Assault TEKOA, Sheriff’s Deputy responded to a report of a possible assault, Deputy assigned for investigation Accident NonInjury UNIONTOWN, Sheriff’s Deputy responded to a report of a one vehicle rollover accident, Deputy assigned for investigation Extra Pat...
8 Years Ago The Commoner August 16, 1895 Miss Pearl Van Loon on Wednesday evening celebrated her fifteenth birthday, with a nice little party to her young friends. The hours from 7 to 11 were pleasantly spent in games, guessing of conundrums, conversation and participation in a little feast prepared by the young hostess. Twenty conundrums given to be answered occupied the attention of guests for an hour or more. Laura James won the prize, while to Ora Davis was given the booby prize for having solved the least number of knotty problems. ***...
Doris L. Brown, mother and mother-in-law of Bob and Norma Schultz of Colfax passed away August 9, 2020, in Whitman Hospital & Medical Center, Colfax. She was 102. Graveside services will be held in Nampa, Idaho. Doris was born September 11, 1917, in Twin Falls, Idaho, and moved to Nampa, Idaho, when she was a baby. Her parents and siblings enjoyed a country life during the depression. Her family memories were many and filled with love. She graduated from Nampa High School in 1936 and met her future husband Walton Brown at a farm festival. They... Full story
Jerry Simon died on the evening of August 1, 2020, after a difficult battle with pancreatic cancer. He died in his house surrounded by his wife, Cathy and his three sons, Daniel, Patrick and Christopher. He took his last breath as his wife prayed to Jesus Christ for him, as a single tear rolled down his right eye. His last words were a faint "I know", that same morning, when his boys told him that they loved him. Jerry was born in Bozeman, Mont., to Dale and Dorothy Simon. He grew up in Tekoa,... Full story
On August 7, 2020, Gary Lee VanDyke entered into rest at his home in Malden, Washington. Born in Spokane, Wash., Gary was a proud graduate from Rosalia High School in 1960, earned his Bachelor's from WSU in 1966 and a Master's Degree from the U of W in 1999. He married the love of his life, Marie Neher in 1963 and they were blessed with a son, Kevin, and daughter, Traci. Gary was devoted to service to his work and his community. In 2004, Gary retired from Farm Credit Bank and Sterling Savings... Full story
Patty McCurdy passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, August 9th, 2020, while ESPN was playing sports on her bedside radio and her bible sitting next to her. She was born in Spokane, Washington, on July 14, 1939, to Jerome and Beatrice (Wood) Corkery. She lived on the south hill of Spokane spending her play time at both Cannon Hill and Manito parks. A devout Catholic, Patty attended Cataldo Elementary School and Holy Names Academy. She received her Registered Nursing degree from Sacred... Full story
John (Jack) Richard Dorman passed away peacefully July 27, 2020, at Regency at the Park, College Place, Washington. Jack was born July 16, 1925, in Spokane, Wash., to Don and Georgia Dorman. He spent his early years in Coffee Creek, Montana, before the family moved to the ranch location in Lacrosse, Wash. After graduating from LaCrosse High School in 1943, he enlisted in the Naval Officers’ Candidate School during World War II at Whitman College. There he was able to pursue his love of football by being an integral part of the Whitman f... Full story
The Colfax School District is allocated to receive $93,264 for COVID-19 response and preparation. The Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief funds were distributed based on Title I allocation methodology and paid to schools in two installments, one in July and the other in August. The second payment of $18,653 is to be available to Colfax Aug. 15. According to Colfax School District Business Manager Reece Jenkin, the funds will be used for PPE including face masks and hand sanitizer, additional technology and additional training for...
Norman Eugene Bailey, lifelong Ewan area rancher, passed away Wednesday, August 5, 2020, at Sacred Heart Hospital in Spokane after a fall at his St. John residence. He was three weeks from his 90th birthday. Viewing for family and friends was Saturday and Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. each day at Bruning Funeral Home, Colfax. A graveside service was Monday, August 10th, at 10 a.m. in the St. John Cemetery. Norman was born September 15, 1930, at the family ranch near Rock Lake to George and Lola... Full story
Driving for Bob Morasch for this year’s harvest are: Greg Burns, his grandson Garrett Burns and Garrett’s friends Andrew and Luke Bollinger. Well into harvest, enjoying a day at Bob Morasch’s were: Jodi (Burns) Stalter, husband Doug and son Kolby, grandson to Greg and Lorna Burns. They also took time to tour the new facilities at Eastern Washington State University where Kolby will be attending his junior year. Also coming for that same harvest were Taylor Stalter, another Burns’ grandson; his finance Savana, and his friends Rachel and Luke Hi...
COLFAX–Anna Roberts was third runner up at the Miss Washington for American pageant Aug. 8 in Olympia. She was also presented the Making a Difference award and People's Choice award which was voted on by the public. "I was shocked to have won this since I was the most rural-based contestant," Roberts said. Due to COVID, the pageant location was changed. The opening dance was performed on a hotel lawn and the interview, swimsuit, evening gown and on-stage question portions in the hotel ballroom w...
COLFAX–WSU Extension will host a virtual showcase for small animals that would traditionally show at the fair. The showcase will feature cats, rabbit, cavy and poultry. Any youth who had enrolled in 4H is eligible to participate in the showcase. Exhibitors will need to submit a two to three minute video, answer four questions in an essay form and submit via Google Forms. Entries can be in fitting and showing and costume class. “The kids have such fun doing the costume class,” said Janet Schmidt, Extension director. Deadline for submi...
COLFAX–Historic slideshows of the Albion, Colton, LaCrosse, Oakesdale, Palouse and Uniontown communities are now featured on Whitman County Library's YouTube channel. The images are part of a new project of Whitman County Heritage, as part of The Washington Rural Heritage online collection. Each spring, the library normally provides presentations and slide shows in a number of towns across the county, meeting patrons at their local branch libraries. Because of coronavirus, this year's p...
Thursday, Aug. 13 LaCrosse Carter Foods, Grab & Go Bags This week, kids can pick up supplies for a fun knight craft. Friday, Aug. 14 Colton & Uniontown Post Offices, Adult Grab-n-Go Bags, Aug. 10-20 Each bag contains a book, coloring page, and a treat, so be sure to stop by! Monday, Aug. 17 Alphabet Hunt Hop on to St. John Library’s Facebook page for a virtual treasure hunt and chance at a prize. STEM Bags, Aug. 17-21 All Whitman County Libraries are giving away hundreds of FREE books & STEM activities, with a fairy tale twist! Grades P...
Colfax Monday, August 17 Lentil and sausage, casserole, French bread, sliced pears, carrots and celery sticks, sherbet cup Thursday, August 20 Mojito lime chicken, rice, salad, fruit and popsicle Endicott Tuesday, August 18 No meal LaCrosse Tuesday, August 18 Lentil and sausage, casserole, French bread, sliced pears, carrots and celery sticks, sherbet cup Palouse Wednesday, August 19 Lentil and sausage, casserole, French bread, sliced pears, carrots and celery sticks, sherbet cup Pullman Tuesday, August 18 Ham sliders, pasta salad, cottage...
Chase Michael Cucchiara was born Aug. 2 at Pullman Regional Hospital, weighing eight pounds and nine ounces, to parents Cory Cucchiara and Sarah Cucchiara of Colton. Paternal grandparents are Chris and Teresa Cucchiara of Centralia. Maternal grandparents are Brian and Beth Foote of Yelm, Wash. Chase joins brother Tyler, two. Abdul-Haleem O. Osumah was born Aug. 6 at Pullman Regional Hospital, to parents Abulakeem and Amina of Pullman. The newborn boy joins brother Abdurrahman, five, and sister Farah, two....
I love food--good food. I think it’s safe to say that all humans like to eat. (Unless you have some other issues, but we’re not going there.) As humans, we are biologically prone to certain foods like sweets and salty things. Food companies have expounded on this to the point of being unhealthy, but we’re not going there either. There are some really good eats out there, and we all have things we are particularly fond of and it can cause us distress to not eat those things. While I can eat a...