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We in America not only have a right to protest, we have a long standing tradition. The Boston Tea Party was essentially a protest against British tax laws. Admittedly, it got a bit out of hand, went beyond “peaceful”, and destroyed some valuable property, (the tea). This early protest had a goal. The objective of the protesters was to convince the British crown to change their tax policy toward the American Colonies. Although the protesters became icons of freedom, they didn’t actually achieve their goal. The British crown retaliated with...
For some, Thanksgiving is a time to gather with family and friends and give thanks for the blessings we enjoy. For others, it’s a time to volunteer at soup kitchens to help the less fortunate. For still others, it’s simply a chance to eat a huge meal and watch football. This year is different. Americans are healing after a historic, tumultuous presidential election. Therefore, it is easy to get sidetracked on what is wrong with our country. In reality, most Americans have no idea how fortunate we are. With the exception of military fam...
Caregiving As a member of the Washington State Council on Aging, I write this letter because November is National Family Caregivers Month. The theme for 2016 is “Take Care to Give Care.” We in Whitman County work hard to take good care of our families. Caregiving can be rewarding but also physically and emotionally demanding. The stress of dealing with caregiving responsibilities leads to a higher risk of health issues among the Nation’s 90 million family caregivers. A significant objective of our care network should be to assist family careg...
Pity the anti-Trump protesters thronging the streets of American cities. Apparently, no one ever told them that they live in a geographically, economically and ideologically varied nation, and that about half of its inhabitants might support a Republican candidate for president. They mistook the country for the campus of Oberlin College. The news that it actually isn't arrived with the force of a thunderclap on Nov. 8. The shock of Donald Trump's election has occasioned tears, rending of garments and days of protests showcasing the rank...
For those millions of Americans who awakened to discover that their Donald Trump nightmare was not just a bad dream, the question is, What to do now? Do they accept the platitude about national unity from a stunned Hillary Clinton that "We owe him an open mind and the chance to lead"? Should we become amnesiacs and simply forget all the hateful rhetoric that defined his campaign, the personal vindictiveness that he simply couldn't keep under control? Or instead, should we remember another cliche, which is certainly relevant: "Words matter,"...
For the longest time, since President Abraham Lincoln, in fact, Thanksgiving was celebrated on the last Thursday of November. In 1939, President Franklin Roosevelt proclaimed that Thanksgiving needed to be changed. During his terms in office, two Novembers had five Thursdays. This, according to retailers and business people, left little time for Christmas shopping. Roosevelt proclaimed that Thanksgiving should be permanently changed to the second to last Thursday of the month. He rescinded the new date two years later because of the uproar his... Full story
Colfax High School musical director Cary Cammack and wife Patti received recognition Friday before the performance of “Oklahoma!” The tradition of fall musicals at Colfax mark its 50th year with this year’s production. Colfax Principal Carrie Lipe made the presentation to honor the Cammacks for their work over 25 years. Between 50 and 60 members of past musicals were present for receptions after the Friday and Saturday night shows. These reports are from the previous four issues of the Daily Bul...
Asotin and Liberty, two of the first-place finishers in the NE football league, have advanced to the semi-final round of the state 2B playoffs and will play Saturday at 4 p.m. at Gonzaga Prep in Spokane. Asotin, which ended the Colfax football season two weeks ago, defeated Northwest Christian 20-14 in the quarter-final round Saturday at Gonzaga Prep. The Crusaders were the other team in the three-way NE league tie for first place. Liberty advanced to the semi-final on a 48-19 quarter-final win over Dayton/Waitsburg Saturday at Pasco. The...
Colfax junior Carmen Gfeller was named co-winner with Abby Karlis of Liberty for the most valuable player honor for the NE-South volleyball at the NE tournament at St. George's. Other Colfax players named to the all-opponent team were Johanna Stolle, Kylie Kackman, Abbie Miller, Piper Cai and Taylor Garcia. Also on the NE south team were Tessa Jantz, Lind/Ritzville/Sprague; Christine Denny and Savannah Wolters, both Liberty. In front, from the left, are Garcia, Miller, Kackman and Denny. In...
Coach Sid Otton is carried off the field at Connell after the 1971 Bulldogs wrapped up a 9-0 season which put them at the top of the state polls for the A division. – Tony Overman, Tacoma News Tribune photo Tumwater coach Sid Otton hugs his son Tim, and grandson Cade as the final seconds tick off the clock of a state quarterfinal game Nov. 19. Otton retires after a 49-year career. The final game of a legendary run in Washington high school football went into the books on the other side of the s... Full story
Colfax football players named for all-NE first-team honors included senior Jared Kneale, receiver, and junior Dane Hall, linebacker. Named to the second team were senior Jon Klaveano, offensive and defensive lines, and Caleb Brown, defensive back. NE FIRST TEAM-OFFENSE Ranking according to listing Line: Cody Whitmore-Asotin, Devon Zwanzig-NWC, Dillon Hurst-Asotin, Jake Harrington-Liberty, Simon Williams-NWC. Running backs: Silas Perreiah-NWC, Tyler Haas-Liberty, Colton Ball-Asotin. Receivers: Chase Burnham-Liberty, Ryan Ricks-NWC, Jared...
Colton senior Brady Chadwick throws for a few of his 574 yards and seven touchdowns last Friday in the 1B state quarterfinal. Still unbeaten Sunnyside Christian advanced. Colton drove. With 1:49 remaining in the fourth quarter, ball on their own nine-yard line, Colton trailed 60-58 in a state 1B quarterfinal game. On turf, under lights at Grandview High School, Wildcats quarterback Brady Chadwick threw to Grant Kinzer, who broke deep into Sunnyside Christian territory – the unbeaten Southeast 1...
The sidewalk construction project in Rosalia is set to wrap up by the end of this week. Contractor Cameron-Reilly Concrete of Spokane Valley started in late October and was originally expected to take 15 working days to complete. Mayor Nanette Konishi said there have been some minor delays which extended the time of the project. “Right now, they’re at the end where the school is and they’re doing some storm water revisions,” Konishi told the Gazette Friday. “They’re hoping to get it done by Thanksgiving.” Konishi said change orders to the...
—Photo Paige Collins The Whitman County Food Coalition was formed earlier this year following a League of Women Voters poverty study. At the most recent meeting on Nov. 10, an executive committee and subcommittees were formed. The effort to form a food coalition within Whitman County made a step forward last week with the formation of an executive committee and subcommittees. Paige Collins, executive director at the Council on Aging in Colfax, spearheaded the effort to form a coalition after a L...
The annual Colfax Giving Tree, sponsored by the Colfax Eagles, will start up again at the end of this week. The aim of the tree is to provide gifts to children in the community. The trees will be set up at Columbia Bank, U.S. Bank and the post office with ornament tags bearing a description of the recipient and clothing gift needs. “People can pick an ornament, take the information and buy for the child,” said Gail Webster, one of the organizers. “They bring it back to where they got the ornament.” The Giving Tree drive is for clothing only, an... Full story
Hailey Aase, a junior at Colfax High School, prepares to donate blood for the first time with the help of Emily Harding of Inland Northwest Blood Centers of Lewiston Monday at Colfax High School. The public blood drawing at the high school was in support of Isaiah Buri, a Colfax sophomore who is now a cancer patient....
With another count completed by the Whitman County elections office, two levies have moved above the 60 percent passing threshold. Both of the levies were in St. John, the first being a street maintenance levy that is now passing with 166 yes votes (61 percent) and 104 no votes (39 percent). The second levy, for sewer maintenance, is now passing with 168 yes (62 percent) and 103 no (38 percent). The St. John levies were previously failing at 58.77 percent and 59.39 percent, respectively. In the latest count, the elections department tabulated 2...
Sonja Hall stands inside the store she opened in Garfield on May Day this year, in a former storage room of Mitz’s Cabinets. The break came one February night at Grumpy’s in Garfield. Sonja Hall was at the bar talking about her two-year effort to find a space to rent to start a convenience store. Craig Mitzimberg overheard. “I’ll rent you a space,” said the co-owner of Mitz’s Cabinets. Later, a deal was made, and on May Day this spring, Hall opened the “IN-Convenience Store” in a former storag...
Audit Manager Debbie Pennick prepares to read the report of the state auditor’s office findings for Whitman County for 2015 as County Commissioners Art Swannack and Michael Largent, plus county clerk Maribeth Becker, look on. Kelly Collins, director of the local audit, sits to the right of Pennick. County books for 2015 show lack of internal controls Staff members from the state auditor's office Monday reported that the county was unable to provide accurate financial statements and that w...
—Richard Scheuerman photo Palouse Colony Farm circa 1910. Richard Scheuerman grew up about two miles from a farm known as the “Palouse Colony,” a farm between Endicott and St. John that was settled by German immigrants from Russia in the 1880s. “It was kind of a legendary place as a boy growing up,” said Scheuerman. Scheuerman said he was always interested in knowing more about the people there. “I enjoyed talking to older people. Even as a boy, I started visiting with elders of my grandfather... Full story
Plans are in full gear for Colfax’s Winterfest next Thursday, Dec. 1. The annual Winterfest celebration will feature pop up shops, local artisans, the Festival of Trees, a visit from Santa Claus and a lighted parade. Pop up shops are planned in The Center, the DeHart building at 213 N. Main Street and a unique new site, the Masonic Building. Sara Golden, who has helped to organize the pop up shops, said the Masonic Temple will be a great stop for visitors during the festivities. Kim Nguyen of Rockport, Texas, recently purchased the building, a...
A Colfax High School student dons the turkey costume outside of Rosauers Friday afternoon to remind people about the Tom’s Turkey drive. The annual Tom’s Turkey drive was Friday and Saturday at the Colfax Rosauers, and the community was able to purchase 480 turkey bags to be distributed at Whitman County pantries for Thanksgiving and Christmas. “Not quite as many as last year, but we’ll end up with enough turkeys, hams and chickens,” said Paige Collins, executive director at Council on Aging. “B...