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* It was Nigerian poet and novelist Ben Okri who made the following sage observation: "Beware of the stories you read or tell; subtly, at night, beneath the waters of consciousness, they are altering your world." * Romans thought that roses could prevent drunkenness. * The neon sign was invented in France in 1910, but the first one didn't come to the United States until 1923. That was the year a car dealership in Los Angeles put up two brightly lit "Packard" signs. The novelties literally stopped traffic in the streets. * Those who study such...
Hallie George will conduct a class on meal planning and bulk cooking Monday, Jan. 20, beginning at 6 p.m. in the Endicott Food Center. Participants will be provided with handouts and steps on how to create and plan meals. For additional information, contact Tia Langston at the Endicott Library, 509-657-3429. The library is open Tuesdays from 1 to 5 p.m. and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m....
Dear Savvy Senior, I would like to find out if my 73-year-old aunt is eligible for food stamps or any other type of food assistance program. It seems that she has a difficult time affording enough food each month, and I would like to help if I can. What can you tell me? Searching Niece Dear Searching, Sadly, millions of older Americans, like your aunt, struggle with food costs. According to a recent study by Feeding America, 5.5 million U.S. seniors age 60 and older are food insecure. Fortunately, there are several programs that may be able to...
NOTICE OF HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of County Commissioners of Whitman County, Washington, will consider the Report of the County Road Engineer for the vacation and abandonment of County Road No. 8480 located in the SW ¼ of Section 1, Township 14 North, Range 44 East, W.M., in Whitman County, Washington. THAT A HEARING on said vacation will be held in the office of the Whitman County Commissioners in the Courthouse in Colfax, Washington on the 3rd day of February, 2020, at the hour of 11:00 a.m., at which time and place...
On Dec. 5, Bully for You held its first monthly sale in its future home on 220 N. Main St., former long-time location for furniture stores. Austin and Laura Storm, owners of Bully for You and The Storm Cellar in Moscow, debuted their new location after two months of renovating the floors in the warehouse, the former site of Hunter's Furniture. "The top layer was carpet that smelt pretty musty, and that's not something you want in a clothing or furniture context," Austin said. "Under the carpet,...
Two suspects were arrested Wednesday, Jan. 8, near Wawawai Park on probable charges of possession of drugs with intent to deliver and unlawful possession of firearms, according to a report from Sheriff Brett Myers. Sheriff Myers said the arrest began as a traffic stop near Wawawai Park at 5 p.m. The driver, identified as Melissa Estep of Kennewick, gave several inconsistent answers when questioned. She said the car had been rented in Spokane, but the deputy learned neither the driver nor the passenger had signed the rental agreement. The...
In the Gazette's Jan. 9 edition, an article on the Port of Whitman's Broadband LLC work incorrectly stated that for the port's staff time managing the LLC, they will be compensated $69,045 for the first three years of management. The correct amount the port will be compensated is $679,045....
Lauren Ashley Claassen, LaCrosse, made the fall Dean's List at Baylor University. Students honored on the Dean's List are undergraduates with a minimum grade-point average of 3.7, while enrolled in a minimum of 12 semester hours....
Aja Schmick of Endicott was named to the provost's honor roll for the fall 2019 semester at Whitworth University. Undergraduate students who maintain a grade-point average of 3.75 or better during the semester are named to the roll....
