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Sunnyside Park is the center of all the 4th of July Activity in Pullman Washington.  Pullman has a wonderful small town feel  and one of the events that our community really embraces is our 4th of July Celebration. 

 

 

 Families will gather for picnics in the park.  And friends both old and new will be celebrated in our community.  It is a great time enjoyed by all Pullman Residents as well as those from neighboring communities.

 

 

We have several locations where residents can park their car and take the bus straight to the park which even further adds to the great community feel of this event.  

There is always lots to do, games to play, food to eat, and live music to listen to!  

Fireworks, of course, are the star of the show and  start at dusk and are visible from various spots through tout Pullman.  But, of course, for the best view grab a picnic basket and blanket and head to the park.  Events will kick off at 5:00 and fireworks will begin at dusk.

Photos Courtesy of Robert & Eric Tezlaff

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About the Author: The above piece was provided as a community service by Lori Cofer, a local Pullman WA Real Estate Agent. Lori can be reached via email at loricofer@yahoo.com or by phone at 509-330-0086. Looking for Pullman WA real estate or Moscow Idaho Real Estate? Lori is happy to assist you in all your Pullman WA Real Estate and Moscow Idaho Real Estate needs. Lori is "Your Pullman WA Real Estate and Moscow Idaho Real Estate Connection"

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It’s summertime, and that means plenty of barbeques, beach weekends, and the best your local farmers market has to offer!  Shopping at the farmers market is better for the environment, better for the local economy, and better for your wallet.

 

Did you know that most conventional food travels an average of 1,500 miles before it reaches your plate?  That’s a lot of wasted energy for something you can find so much closer to home!  In fact, switching to buying even 10% of your produce from local sources will contribute 5-17 times less CO2 than those who buy non-local.

Once you eat fresh, recently harvested produce, you’ll realize the stuff from the supermarket (organic or not) is just not the same thing.  Here are some helpful hints for hitting the farmers market this summer:

1. Don’t forget your bags, baskets, and containers.  Invest in good reusables.  No one goes to market and forgets their bags!  A basket can also be very handy, especially during berry season.  There are no plastic clamshell containers at the market, so stacking is not an option unless you bring your own.  Take some of everything: produce bags, bread bags, and containers… they all come in handy!

2. Bring cash and plenty of small change.  It’ll be faster and easier for everyone.  Green Genius knows it can be awkward to pass a $50 dollar bill to a farmer selling you $3 worth of spinach!

3. Bring your family and friends.  It’s more fun to share the market with others.  Consider meeting at the market for a meal or drink.  It’s also a place to involve the whole family in food choices.

4. Do a full walk-through.  There are no returns.  Who has the best tomatoes?  Would you have preferred the peaches instead of the pears?  Walk the whole market first to see what’s available and compare prices and product.  Also, produce gets heavier as the day goes on.  Melons and squash should be your last purchases, so you don’t have to carry them around all day.

5. Go early and get first pickings.  You cannot imagine the excitement the regular market shoppers have for the season’s first strawberries, asparagus, ramps…  If you want to take part to the fullest, don’t sleep in.

6. Go late and get good deals.  If you are not picky, vendors will generally be happy to give you a discount and not have to haul anything back with them.  They worked hard enough to get it to market in the first place.

7. Ask questions.  You’ll get real answers.  If you want to know when something was picked, or how to best choose a particular item, just ask.  Feel free to ask what something is, or try things that you would not necessarily see at the store. Farmers know all about what they grow, and sometimes they will share great recipes too—that’s not happening at the supermarket!

8. Speak to other marketers.  Sociologists estimate that people who skip the supermarket in favor of farmers markets have about 10 times the number of conversations while shopping.  In addition to your farm-fresh zucchini, you just might pick up a new shopping buddy.

9. Don’t buy ingredients for a meal; make a meal based on the best ingredients you buy.  Don’t just go to the market to cross things off your grocery list.  Buy what’s best and in season, and try new things.  When you buy fresh and simple, the dishes you prepare can be also.  Green Genius loves making a “market meal”—a help-yourself-to-all-of-the-goodness-we-just-got-meal.  You can obviously make a list, but keep an open mind.  Take advantage of seasonal inspiration!

 

Best Regards,

 

Michael Caruso, Broker ABR ABRM CRB CRS GRI GREEN

 

2007 President, Orange County Association of Realtors

 

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About the Author: The above piece was provided as a community service by Lori Cofer, a local Pullman WA Real EstateAgent. Lori can be reached via email at loricofer@yahoo.com or by phone at 509-330-0086. Looking for Pullman WA real estate or Moscow Idaho Real Estate?  Lori is happy to assist you in all your Pullman WA Real Estate and Moscow Idaho Real Estate needs. Lori is "Your Pullman WA Real Estate and Moscow Idaho Real Estate Connection"

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I just recently posted a picture called Window on the Palouse From an Old Homestead Root Cellar. I took a picture through the windows on the cellar and the hills of the Palouse was quite the view.  

 

Several people inquired about the story behind it so it seemed like a good idea to write a blog about it.

Beauty is always in the eye of the beholder I am sure, but the Palouse with its rolling hills and fertile farmland is beautiful beyond words to me.  It provides a picturesque backdrop for any one with a camera.  Even an amateur like me.

One evening in the heat of the tax credit buying season, I found myself with an evening free and a need for some relaxation.  My husband and I  decided to head out to one of our favorite spots outside of Pullman.

 

I have always been intrigued by this root cellar out in the middle of nowhere.

One day when we were enjoying the sun an elderly gentleman with the kindness mannerisms approached us. That in and of itself was amazing.  We have been there more times than I can count...and each time we drove by his home on the way out there and yet we had never seen him.  I guess he was intrigued that we loved something so near and dear to his heart that he wanted to come out and get acquainted.

His name was Charles Hofer.  He chatted with us about his tied to this land and the homestead that he grew up on.  The land had been in his family for generations.  He was born on that land like generations before him.  His father farmed and also worked in the local mill in nearby Colfax.  He was in an accident and lost his arm.  With the farming equipment of the day it was nigh impossible to continue farming.  Of course his son, Charles, stayed by the family's side farming their farm.

Charles recently passed on.  But the land he worked and homestead he grew up in continues on.  He was a wonderful and delightful gentleman.  I know he would be delighted for your interest in his story and the pictures of the land he loved so much.

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This is a picture I took outside of Pullman Washington earlier this Spring.  On one my favorite spots there is a homestead root cellar that still stands.  And I have been fortunate to meet the gentleman who grew up at this homestead many years ago.  I had my camera and thought I would take some pictures.  As I got closer I saw this amazing view of the Palouse through the window!  I think it has to be my favorite picture of all time.  Enjoy!

 

PS.  A few wanted to know the story behind the picture so..thanks for the urging...here is the story with another picture from the distance.

 

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I am gearing up and hoping many of my clients today and Celebrate Our  Open House  today.  You see today is our Beasley Realty Customer Appreciation Day! That is one of the things I do enjoy about living in Pullman Washington.  We are a relatively small town and we often have various businesses that have customer appreciation days.

 

Do feel free to stop by and say Hi!  From 5-8 we are celebrating 40 years of business as a family owned Local Business.  Here is one 40 Year Milestone that thank goodness is fun to celebrate!   We may not look forward to those years adding up personally that is for sure!  But for a business to be around 40 years as a locally owned independent family business!  That is one amazing Birthday Celebration!

Today the Event Tent will go up and all our clients both past and present will stop by for our celebration!  And many of our agents families will also stop by too!  We will be serving both wine and beer from our local area as well as lite fare.  This is a Huge Event for our agents and something we all look forward to.  And of course, we all giggle about the fact that it makes us get our offices cleaned up at least once a year!

I am proud to one of many in our team of agents.   Today the face of business is often lost behind logos and franchises. That is one of the reasons I enjoy being a member of the team at Beasley Realty.  Beasley Realty is a family owned business.   And of course, I am big on families.  Always have been...and always will be.   :)

 

 

 

 

 

About Lori Cofer Find my Pullman dream home What is my home worth? Help me relocate! Contact Lori Cofer

 

 

 

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Here is a lovely picture I took recently of the early spring wheat outside Pullman.  Enjoy!

 

 

About the Author: The above piece was provided as a community service by Lori Cofer, a local Pullman  WA & Moscow Idaho Real Estate Agent. Lori can be reached via email at loricofer@yahoo.com or by phone at 509-330-0086.  Looking for Pullman Washington Real Estate or Moscow Idaho Real Estate?  Lori is happy to assist you in all your Pullman Washington Real Estate and Moscow Idaho Real Estate needs.  Lori is "Your Moscow Idaho Real Estate Connection"

For more information about Lori see her profiles at: Lori Cofer's Businessweek profile; Lori Cofer's Google profile; Lori Cofer's Lookup Page and Lori Cofer's Naymz profile.  Feel free to read her helpful articles on New Construction in Pullman WA; Info about Pullman WA; More Helpful Info about Pullman WA; Info About the Pullman WA schools Info About the Pullman-Moscow Bill Chipman Trail; Ten Easy Ways to Improve Your Curb Appeal For Sellers; Five Tips on Buying Your New Pullman Home; More Tips for Buyers; and Tips on Building Your New Custom Pullman WA Home.

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