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I did not vote for Trump. Almost every day my choice not to elect him is vindicated by what he does and what he says. The worst fear I have is how he puts the U.S.A., our country, at risk. This is a so-called Commander-In-Chief who abruptly without consultation with the generals whom he says he respects, announced on twitter that America would be pulling our troops out of the fight with ISIS fighters. This is a President who said his number one job was keeping Americans safe, and yet he meets in secret with a hostile leader, Putin of Russia,...
The animosity expressed by tone of voice, facial expressions and questions about undocumented people (i.e. illegal aliens) at political meetings amazes me. I attended a 'Conversations with Cathy' meeting in Medical Lake in October 2018 when disdain for the undocumented was expressed by one woman who shouted out “Build that Wall” and others appeared to agree. On Feb. 21, I attended another 'Conversations with Cathy' meeting in Medical Lake. After Representative McMorris Rodger’s opening remarks, the first rather aggressive question was why t...
I went to college in New York. It was a long way from home, but West Point offered to let me play football in exchange for a quality education and a career. New York was quite a culture shock for a small town farm boy. The drinking age was 18; the voting age was 21, and the only thing that prevented us from smoking was the price of cigarettes. We did most of the stupid things that college kids do, but no one got hurt that I know of, and we didn’t break any laws. Times have sure changed. College kids are now deemed mature enough to vote at a...
James Hemmer, Mansfield, to James and Christina Boone, Aberdeen, 1983 14x70 mobile home on NW Golden Hills Drive, Pullman, $44,000, Feb. 19. James and Shelley Schontzler, Rohnert Park, Calif., to Leonard and Sarah McGriff, Kennewick, house on NW Kenny Drive, Pullman, $340,000, Feb. 19. Paragon Northwest LLC, Yakima, to Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic, Toppenish, former Fireside Restaurant building on SE Bishop Blvd., Pullman, $3,302,115, Feb. 19. Mike and June Daugherty, Boise, to John and Hiscock Hart and Shanna Hiscock, house on SW Itani...
These reports are from the previous four issues of the Daily Bulletin in Colfax. They are reprinted here for the benefit of Gazette readers who reside outside of Colfax. Some accounts have been updated. HIGHWAY 27 CLOSED AGAIN The Washington State Patrol again posted a notice for Highway 27 to be closed between Tekoa and the Waverly Road intersection as of 4:40 p.m. Monday. State crews have been working to clear the highway segment between Latah and Waverly Road which normally sustains the...
A mom with seven kids living under her roof―eight if you count her husband, Wade―Sheena Becker enjoys all the happiness and trials motherhood has brought her. "My kids are my world," said Sheena whose story of motherhood involves a few more trials and blessings than many others. Sheena became a mom in 2005 with the birth of her daughter Addisen. Sons Emerson and Waylon followed in 2008 and 2009, respectively. In 2011, another son, Tommy, was stillborn at 26 weeks. "We thought it was just a flu...
A bit of history will be on display at the 66th annual Uniontown Sausage Feed. The Uniontown opera house curtain dating back to 1915 is now covering the stage curtain of the Uniontown Community Building for display during the sausage dinner. The curtain was removed from the opera house above the Jacobs' Bakery and Bistro before 1964 and rolled up. The curtain is 18 feet wide by 11 feet high and the size and fragility of the curtain makes it difficult to display. With much local help, organizers...
For over 70 years, Pete Lazzarini lived life to the very fullest. A vast community of friends, neighbors and family were heartbroken when he left us suddenly on February 19, 2019, at Whitman Hospital in Colfax. A celebration of Pete's fast and furious life will be on Friday, March 1st, at 5:00 pm at the Palouse Empire Fairgrounds Community Building. Peter Alan "Pete" Lazzarini was born December 18, 1948, in Martinez, California, to Peter and Kathleen Caudel Lazzarini. Pete was the youngest of... Full story
Dona Ruth Schneidmiller, longtime St. John resident, passed away February 21, 2019, in Spokane, at the age of 88. A private family graveside service will be held in the St. John Cemetery. Dona was born March 2, 1930, in Truman, Minnesota, to Roy and Vera Nillson Stophilbeen. She spent her early years in Minnesota before moving with her family to Montesano, Washington. She graduated from high school there and then completed her Bachelor of Arts degree from Central Washington University in... Full story
A memorial celebrating the life of Edwin (Ed) Gene Harvill, 78, will be at noon March 2, 2019, at the Grace Community Church in Potlatch, Idaho. Mr. Harvill died Feb. 18, 2019, at Pullman Regional Hospital. Born in Pasco, Wash., Sept. 21, 1940, to Ed and Louise (Scheib) Harvill, he moved with his family to Quincy where he graduated from high school in 1957. He attended Eastern Washington University to pursue a teaching degree in industrial education and embarking on a lifelong love of creating... Full story
Berda Endsley/Boggs passed peacefully on February 16, 2019, in Post Falls, Idaho. She was 95. A graveside service and interment will be in LaCrosse, Washington, in May on Memorial weekend. Berda was born August 30, 1923, in Hay, Washington, to John and Dorothy Henley. She married Earl Endsley of Hay, Washington, in 1943. Earl died in 1988. She married Gail Boggs of Sarasota, Florida, in 1999 and moved to Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, in 2011, after the death of Gail Boggs. Berda had four siblings,... Full story
Stacy Ray Tawson, 49, passed away suddenly February 2, 2019, in Colfax, Washington. Stacy was born November 9, 1969, in Denver, Colorado. He spent most of his life in Colorado and Southern California. Stacy was a truck driver. He was employed by Inland Empire Milling Company, St. John, Wash., at the time of his death. Stacy was an avid reader and movie goer. He enjoyed the Broncos and Rockies, and was a true animal lover. Stacy is survived by his father and step-mother, Bruce and Ellen Tawson,... Full story
Thursday, Feb. 28 Colton and St. John – 3:15 p.m. – STEM Fun – Join us after school for exciting STEM activities. Colton – 6 p.m. – Book Club – Meet new people, have enjoyable conversations and read great books. Malden – 6 to 8 p.m. – Gal-entine’s Potluck – Ladies night at the library. Great company and yummy food. Colfax – 7 to 8 p.m. – Map of my Kingdom Play – Great drama and timely topic right here in Colfax. Hear stories of farmland transfers and disputes. Call 397-4366 for your FREE ticket (or by donation.) Friday, March 1 Endicott,...
Palouse Librarian Beverly Pearce will show how to get the most out of a Whitman County Library card at the Palouse Library Saturday, March 2, at the Palouse Library from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Participants can learn about all the amazing things they can do with a library card, such as learning a new language, researching family history and downloading free books and audiobooks For additional information, contact Pearce at 509-878-1513, or visit www.whitco.lib.wa.us....
Nineteen shooters competed in blizzard conditions at 29 degrees for the Endicott Gun Club's weekly shoot Sunday. Scores are as follows: Open-Connor Pelissier 24, Eric Johnson 24, Jim Pelissier 21; Women-Jessica Pelissier 24; Junior-Joe Vietz 24, Carsten Miller 16, Chayne Aeschliman 16, Cyndi Miller 11; Handicap-Connor Pelissier 23, Jessica Pelissier 21, Eric Johnson 21; No doubles....
Pullman Arts Commission is now accepting nominations for this year’s Mayor’s Art Award. Nomination deadline is April 6. The winner will be announced during Pullman ArtFest, May 16 - 18. For more information about ArtFest contact Joanna Bailey at 509-338-3252. jbailey@neill-lib.org...
Dean's list honorees for the fall honor roll at Eastern Washington University with a grade average of 3.5 or higher on 12 qualified credit hours are listed as follows: Colfax-Isabelle Erickson, Maia Gingerich, Megan Groom, Dane Hall, Reginald Jones, Christopher Jones, Timothy Nellis, Katelyn Scholz, Brandon Soncarty, Alec Stirling, Douglas Wall, Nicole Wiley. Colton-Corey Horstman. Pullman-Samuel Fleener, Charles Holapa, Julia Lupkes, Jessie Poland, Nicole Welter. Rosalia-Kaylee Aguilar, Mitchell Billings, Logan Dempsey, Garret Kerle, Isaac...
Pullman Arts Commission invites all Pullman businesses, local and regional artists, craft artisans, musicians, nonprofits and food vendors to register for the 10th annual Pullman ArtFest, formerly known as ArtWalk. It features art exhibits and workshops, a pedestrian friendly street fair with art, crafts, food, live stage performances and the presentation of the Mayor’s Art Award. Schedule of activities: May 16: Artist & Community Social Mixer at Regional Theatre of the Palouse May 17: Hosted art exhibits in Pullman businesses May 18: Hosted a...
A leading media literacy expert will visit the University of Idaho Monday, March 4. Mickey Huff, director of Project Censored, will speak at 3:30 p.m. in the Whitewater Room of the Idaho Commons, 875 Line St., Moscow. Huff’s topic is “Fighting the Fake News Invasion: Critical Media Literacy in an Era of Digital Propaganda and Censorship.” The presentation is free and open to the public. Huff is the director of Project Censored, founded in 1976, and president of the non-profit Media Freedom Foundation. He has edited or co-edited 10 volumes of “P...
Pullman Civic Theater seeks artistic director Pullman Civic Theater has launched a search for a new artistic director to lead the theater’s staff starting in May. Current director Travis Gray will step down this spring, but will continue to assist with shows and teach the company’s acting classes. The artistic director is primarily responsible for assuring each production matches the artistic and educational mission of PCT and managing the production staff and volunteers. The position, like all the staff positions, is strictly voluntary. Tho...
At Pullman Regional Hospital Katus, Genevieve Louise, born Feb. 23 at eight pounds, two ounces, to Chris and Nikki Katus, Lewiston, Idaho. Paternal grandparents are Ray and Pam Katus, Rathdrum, Idaho. Maternal grandparents are Rian and Dixie Van Leuven, Lewiston, Idaho. Golden, Kai Ozell, born Feb. 24 at eight pounds, 15 ounces, to Daman and Molly Golden, Pullman, Wash. Paternal grandparents are Robert Golden, Waxahachie, Texas, and Marilyn Ward, Pullman, Wash. Maternal grandparents are Jim and Cathy Bartee, Sequim, Wash. Baby joins sister... Full story
8 years ago The Commoner, Feb. 23, 1894 A small gathering of silver federation men was held at Pioneer Hall Tuesday afternoon for the purpose of arranging matters for a final and grand assault on the citadel of the county commissioners. A. Drascher occupied the chair, and some dissatisfaction was expressed that the attendance was not more numerous. Petitions have been in circulation all over the county for some weeks past and have received hundreds of signatures to their peculiar demands. These petitions demand that the county commissioners a...
Questions 1. MUSIC: What is the full name of former Beatles member Paul McCartney? 2. FOOD & DRINK: What is marzipan? 3. CHEMISTRY: Who is credited with discovering the element oxygen? 4. ANATOMY: What purpose does bile serve in the human body? 5. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: Who was the first woman to appear on the cover of Playboy magazine? 6. HISTORY: The Contras guerrilla movement was associated with which country? 7. GEOGRAPHY: The island of Sardinia is a region of which country? 8. LANGUAGE: What does the Latin abbreviation "cv" or "curriculum...
* It was 20th-century British actor George Sewell who made the following sage observation: "Fear is the tax that conscience pays to guilt." * When someone mentions the band ZZ Top, you probably think of a group of musicians with long beards. They don't all have beards, though; the drummer is clean-shaven as a matter of safety (imagine being in the middle of a drum solo and getting a stick caught in a long beard -- ouch!). Interestingly, the unbearded drummer's name is Frank Beard. * If you're like most people, you've probably never encountered...
