Articles from the November 21, 2019 edition
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Four-year state 1B volleyball streak snapped
Pomeroy beat Oakesdale for the WIAA 1B state championship in Yakima Nov. 15 by a score of 16-14 in the fifth. The best-of-five championship match between the two teams in the same league started with...
One step forward, another back
The Amazon rainforest is getting international attention, more than it has in the past. Long recognized as the heart of the world’s climate control, it is being devastated even more than in the past. Reportedly, more of the untouched jungles have b...
Pet Peeves and Okeydokes
#!*! Colfax Residents for reinstating the same toxic council members for our future! YYYY 2020 fresh start with Jim Retzer for Colfax!! YYYY The county for filling holes in the pavement in Steptoe....
Another Bloomberg Dalliance
It's not fair to call Michael Bloomberg just a superrich dilettante. He is, after all, a former mayor of New York City, so he does have some experience as a political officeholder. It is fair to describe Bloomberg as a superrich guy who obviously...
Democrats Shouldn't Blame Latin
If the impeachment effort isn't taking the nation by storm, the Democrats have an answer -- blame it on Latin. The use of a Latin term, quid pro quo, is now thought to be a damper on the impeachment cause because it sounds complex and technical....
Letters: November 21, 2019
I wish we could have some way to put an initiative on the ballots in all states so all voters could decide on eliminating the problem we now have with Democrats and Republicans. An initiative on a federal election for all states to vote on similar...
Boeing's Resiliency Tested
The grounding of the 737 MAX is testing Boeing’s resiliency. It has turned the company upside down in just six months. Boeing executives and engineers have been under duress since the two fatal c...
Women's Equality
The all-female space-walk was front page news for several days until it was replaced by a story about a female squadron commander at Fairchild Air Force Base. The reality of capable women shouldn’t be a news splash. The attributes for becoming an a...
On the record: November 21, 2019
MARRIAGE LICENSES Jennifer Doris Holmes, 46, and Lars Roger Nordlien, 38, both Lewiston, Oct. 30. REAL ESTATE Thomas and Linda K. Shawgo, St. John, to Scott M. Shawgo, Lamont, land east of Lamont, $26,200, Nov. 12. Jeff and Sherri Parker, LaCrosse,...
Bulletin Column: November 21, 2019
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...
Appels attend Sheep Producers Meeting
Over Veterans Day weekend, Harm and Jan Smith joined Bobbie and Larry Morgan, Jason and Gina Morgan and Micah, all of Yakima, in Portland to celebrate Micah’s 12th birthday. All attended the Trailblazers basketball game and joined Micah in c...
Harold Sauer marks 98th
Harold Sauer of Colfax celebrated his 98th birthday Nov. 6 at Whitman Health & Rehab. Sauer owned and operated Colfax Credit Bureau. He later moved to Pullman after purchasing what is now called "The...
Senior meal at Endicott Food Center
Endicott Food Center hosted a senior meal on Nov. 12. The meal was a Thanksgiving feast with about 55 seniors present. Shop Local was held Nov. 16 at Endicott Food Center. Thirteen vendors displayed and sold their wares. A variety of appetizers,...
Palouse Library will host the 15th annual Turkey Leg Fun Run
The 15th annual Turkey Leg fun run will be Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 28, at 7:45 a.m. All proceeds are used to fund new children’s books and activities for the Palouse Library. The race will begin at the Roy M. Chatters Newspaper & Printing Museum, 1...
My Favorite Recipes: November 21, 2019
If a person heads to downtown Colfax and stops by the Colfax Mercantile, they won't find just one little store inside, but will discover an incubator with eight different businesses. One of these...
Science Center receives $1,600 PCC grant award
A $1,600 grant to Palouse Discovery Science Center which will be used to purchase new signs for their building and driveway entrance was awarded by the Pullman Chamber of Commerce at their Nov. 12...
Mother/daughter duo places at state 'Make it with Wool'
Carmen Barkley, Lacey, was named senior winner, and Jill Swannack, Lamont, placed in the adult division at the state "Make It With Wool" competition Nov. 9 in Vancouver, Wash. The competition was in...
Menus: November 21, 2019
AT COLFAX SCHOOL: Monday: Chicken patty or burger, fries, fruit, caesar salad Tuesday: Strawhats or burger, fruit, refried beans, frosted cookie Wednesday: Teriyaki chicken, rice or chicken patty, green beans, fruit Thursday: No school Friday: No...
Colfax soils and land team wins state competition
Colfax FFA soils and land evaluation teams competed Nov. 6 at the state event in Benton County. Colfax's first team of Cora Shindler, Gunnar Aune, Ayden Miller, McCoy Nelson and Kolby Slate won the...
Euchre Tournament slated at Albion
Friendly Euchre competition will be today, Nov. 21, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the Albion Library. All adults welcome at the card table, and registration is not required. Euchre, usually played with 24 highest cards, is a trick-taking game for two to...
Bank left plans 15th yule events
Bank Left Gallery/Bistro will celebrate 15 Christmases Dec. 7, from 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. The open house will feature utilitarian art from artists and designers. Dick Domey of Pullman will sell unique ornaments, paintings, gifts and installations by...
Oakesdale library slates candy trivia
Taste test treats by the decade to test your knowledge with Candy Trivia Monday, Nov. 25, at 12:30 p.m. at the Oakesdale Library. This free event is open to tweens and teens. For additional information, contact Elana Nordstrom at 509-285-4310....
Savvy Senior: November 21, 2019
Dear Savvy Senior, How do I go about making a family health history? Most of my relatives have died before age 65, so my doctor recently suggested I create a family history to help identify my own genetic vulnerabilities. Approaching 50 Dear...
Library Calendar: November 21, 2019
Thursday, Nov. 21 Malden – 9 a.m. – Home School Group – Families can get together and share ideas. Colton & Colfax – After-school fun – Call or visit us online for specific times and themes. Colton – 3 to 7 p.m. – Virtual reality – Complete a miss...