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My neighbor Tom is going on the “caveman diet,” which he believes will improve his athletic performance if he ever does anything athletic. “See, we’re surrounded by all these chemicals and processed foods,” Tom told me, so excited he momentarily stopped coating his hotdog with aerosol cheese. “But on the caveman diet, you go back to eating the way we did when there were dinosaurs roaming the land.” “I think if we had been around when dinosaurs roamed the land, they would be eating us,” I responded. “So, like, meat — cavemen ate meat,” he...
Ask any wildland firefighter and they’ll swear by their “pulaski,” a tool that combines an axe and a mattock (similar to a pickaxe). It was invented by U.S. Forest Service Ranger Ed Pulaski in 1911, one year after the nation’s largest wildfire nearly took his life and left him permanently scarred. While Pulaski is remembered for his firefighting tool, it was the pain and suffering he and hundreds of other firefighters endured that led to today’s workers’ compensation system. In 1910, Pulaski was a forest ranger in the fledgling U.S. Forest... Full story
ANYTIME I SEE the Washington State Democratic party, Washington Education Association, Washington State Labor Council and the Service Employees International Union joining in support of something coming up on the ballot, I know it’s something that’s going to cost you and me a bundle. They top the list of organizations ever ready to raise taxes to give handouts to everybody who wants one and will vote the Democratic ticket to get it, rather than fashioning government to fit current available revenue. Yes, everybody knows that the people wou... Full story
#!*! Would the last business in Colfax to close its doors please turn out the lights and take Mayor Becker’s parking sign with them? Send your Pet Peeves and Okeydokes to the Gazette P.O. Box 770 211 N. Main St Colfax, Wa 99111...
For such a young man, he has had quite a run. Colton Harris-Moore, now 19, eluded police for two years. After walking away from a juvenile half-way house, he started a crime spree that started near Seattle and ended in the Bahamas. Moore evaded police in at least eight states. He has allegedly stolen a variety of expensive planes and boats during his exploits. The list of his suspected crimes is around 70. At one point, he left chalk drawings of bare feet on the floor of one of his crime scenes, thus becoming the “Barefoot Bandit.” His exp... Full story
* It was famed 20th-century Canadian-American economist John Kenneth Galbraith who made the following sage observation: “It is a far, far better thing to have a firm anchor in nonsense than to put out on the troubled sea of thought.” * In Switzerland, it’s considered to be bad luck to tell anyone your baby’s name before he or she is born. * It’s been estimated that, around the world, 16 million tons of rain fall every second. * Do you ever yawn just because you saw someone else do it? It seems that humans are the only animals so affected....
1. U.S. STATES: Which state is known as “The Pine Tree” state? 2. MATH: What is the decimal equivalent of one-eighth? 3. LANGUAGE: What is the meaning of the French term “canard”? 4. HISTORY: In what year did President Jimmy Carter pardon 10,000 Vietnam War draft resisters? 5. NATURAL WORLD: What are the seeds of castor bean plants used to produce? 6. LITERATURE: Who wrote the novel “Barry Lyndon”? 7. MOVIES: What major film star placed third in the 1950 Mr. Universe contest? 8. FOOD & DRINK: What is the traditional liquor used in making a To...
Area students qualified for the 2010 spring quarter dean's list at Eastern Washington University with a grade average of 3.5 or higher on a minimum of 12 graded credits are listed as follows: Colfax: Abby Erickson, Justin Marshall, and Saybra Morris. Colton: Nicole Riedner, Emily Tilton. Lacrosse: Matthew Martin. Oakesdale: Nathan Doneen. Palouse: Elisha Lopez, Danielle Perry, and Todd Pinter. Rosalia: David Gelhaus, Alyssa Gibbar, Danielle Kuhn, and Matthew Porter. St. John: Matthew Bass, Joseph Dowling, Alyssa Fitzgerald. Tekoa: Jared Allen,... Full story
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. Duo faces pot grow charge Dennis L. Gill, 53, and Judy Caroline Gill, 46, have been summoned to appear in superior court July 23 after each was charged with growing marijuana. A deputy’s report said the Gills were believed to be occupants of a house on Potts Road where 12 marijuana plants were discovered in pots in the yard. A warrant search w...
The History Channel * On July 22, 1598, William Shakespeare’s play “The Merchant of Venice” is entered on the Stationers’ Register. By decree of Queen Elizabeth, the Stationers’ Register licensed printed works, giving the Crown tight control over all published material. * On July 19, 1799, a black basalt slab inscribed with ancient writing is discovered in Egypt. The artifact, called the Rosetta Stone, held the key to solving the riddle of hieroglyphics, a written language that had been “dead” for nearly 2,000 years. * On July 24, 1911, Ame... Full story
Pullman Patriots face three more league games to decide their entry in the Spokane Legion playoff rounds. The Patriots, now 8-9 after pegging a 1-3 mark at the start of the week when they returned to league play, are looking at a third or fourth place finish in the league. Top team in the Spokane AAA Legion wins an automatic berth to the state regional playoff which will be at Colfax. Two other slots will be on the line when the other four teams in the league battle through double elimination rounds next week in Spokane. The Blue Devils and...
Colfax, Dayton and Garfield/Palouse swimmers launch in the 14-under individual medley relay race. Dayton swimmers rolled north Tuesday and edged Colfax in their home opener for the novice competition. The Dayton strokers rolled up 255 points to top the 230 tally posted by Colfax. Garfield/Palouse, the other guests at the Colfax opener, rolled up 116 points. The loss to Dayton came after Colfax defeated them in the season opener last week when both teams were guests at Pullman. Scores for that meet were Colfax 241, Dayton 196, Pullman 126 and...
Tyler McNannay takes a quick look after he launched a triple for the Whitman Cougars big hit last Thursday against Asotin County. Mason Van Lith is on the warm-up pad. Asotin catcher is Grant Parsons. Whitman Cougars Monday and Tuesday sustained two zapper defeats at the end of a long home stand to see their playoff chances fade out for the balance of the season. The two deflaters left the Cougars with a 1-5 record over the six game stand, not enough to get into the Junior Legion playoff grid at Spokane. Asotin, which made a power stop at McDon... Full story
Carter Dahmen, a Colton recruit for the Colfax 12-under team, slides into third base before Wyatt Yager of Latah County can get the tag down Saturday at the Wooden Bat Classic in Potlatch. Colfax 12-under Little Leaguers posted a 2-2 mark Friday and Saturday in the Potlatch Wooden Bat tournament at Scenic Six Park. The .500 mark for win-loss wasn’t enough to get them into the final rounds Sunday. Format for the tourney called for the top two teams from each pool to go into semi-final and final rounds on Sunday. Each pool had five teams. H...
Whitman county officials say they see no need to respond to a request by Carolyn Kiesz of Thornton to publicly swear they do not stand to benefit from a wind farm. “She’s bringing up the same thing, over and over again,” said County Commissioner Greg Partch. “I have no problem stating that I have no personal gain from wind energy.” Kiesz formally last week requested county commissioners provide sworn statements on whether or not they would have a conflict of interest in development of wind farms in the county. “This was something she was try...
The WSU Whitman County master gardeners will host plant diagnostic clinics with the first one scheduled for today, Thursday, from 3 to 5 p.m. in the extension office on the second floor of the Public Service Building in Colfax. Other clinics will be Thursdays, Aug. 19 and Sept.16. The clinics provide an opportunity for homeowners to bring in diseased plants for diagnosis, unidentified weeds and mysterious bugs.... Full story
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans will sponsor a homegrown mobile food distribution next Thursday, July 22, noon to 2 p.m. at Peace Lutheran Church in Colfax. There are no special qualifications to receive food. All who are in need are welcome. The distribution will include fresh produce, breads, fruits and vegetables. Please bring boxes. Contact Arlene Hatley in Colfax for more information....
One of Colton’s own traveled to Washington D.C. last week for a week of touring the nation’s capital. “I liked the Lincoln Memorial the most,” said Nick Niehenke, who was nominated by Colton science teacher Eric Nordquist for the national People to People World Leadership forum. Nick, son of Pat and Debbie Niehenke, stayed in a hotel in Virginia with fellow attendees and commuted a half hour to the capital each day for sightseeing and classes. After seeing the different monuments, he took classes that examined the strategies of nationa... Full story
Survey responses of praise, anger, distrust and admiration focused on the operation of the school district were picked over by the Colfax school board July 7 when they publicly discussed the results of a survey of school employees. The board pinpointed better communication and more trust as places where the district needs help. No official action was taken at the special board work session. The board also shot down a number of survey comments they felt irrelevant or too obscure. Colfax school district has 98 employees who all received the...
A tire on a U.S. Army trailer caught fire July 8 on Fairview Street on the south hill of Colfax. The trailer was being towed by an Army truck when the rubber on the tire ignited. Malfunctioning brakes are believed to have caused the fire. The Army truck was en route from Pullman to Moses Lake. The trailer was not loaded....
THURSDAY After an hour press conference, NBA star LeBron James announced he was leaving the Cleveland Cavaliers to join friends Dwayne Wade and Chris Bosh on the Miami Heat. Cleveland fans reacted by burning James’ jersey in the streets. At the same time school districts across Ohio, struggling through a depressed economy, laid off teachers. U.S. District Court Judge Joseph Tauro in Boston ruled in favor of gay couples’ rights in two separate challenges to the 1996 federal Defense of Marriage Act, arguing that the law interferes with the right...
A washed out bridge near Hartline has officials with the Port of Whitman County concerned. Port commissioners July 1 approved the release of $50,000 in state railroad rehabilitation funds to repair the bridge that was wiped out by a flashflood on the northern portion of the Palouse River and Coulee City Railroad. Using that chunk to repair the bridge ate into the dollars remaining to make improvements to the 300-mile state-owned rail system. The system consists of three shortline railroads, two of which run through Whitman County. The port is...
Janine R. Lazier, 59, Sequim, was unhurt Friday morning after she drove her 1984 Chevrolet Suburban into the south ditch of Highway 26 west of the LaCrosse Airport Road intersection. According to the Washington State Patrol, Lazier was driving eastbound and was distracted by one of her dogs. She told the trooper she attempted to discipline the dog with a tazer gun. The Suburban came to a halt on its side on the south side of the highway. She was checked by LaCrosse EMTs at the scene and released....
Another Monday, another stormy session with Whitman County commissioners discussing the future of the county’s financial oversight. Commission Chair Greg Partch, who is also the acting director of the finance department, unveiled a plan to redirect functions from the essetnially defunct finance department across four county offices. Discussion of the plan came with a heavy dose of confrontation between the three commissioners. “The finance department no longer is an entity,” said Partch. “We’re breaking it up.” Last week, Coker revoked con...
Repaving of Highway 195 from the Idaho state line to Colton is now complete after almost two months of traffic delays to put a new layer of asphalt on the surface of the highway. Crews May 17 began the first phase, a 10-day project to restructure 195 through Colton and Uniontown. The second phase of the construction focused on resurfacing the highway between Colton to Uniontown and then from Uniontown south to the Idaho/Washington border. The DOT predicted, accurately, the project would take two months to complete. Main goal for Uniontown,...
