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Brandy Brown will be the new volleyball coach at Colfax High School. She joins the Bulldogs after 13 years as a head coach for Oakesdale and Tekoa/Oakesdale, during which she led teams to seven state 1B championships, including the past four consecutive with Oakesdale. Brown has been on the staff at Colfax Junior-Senior High School as a para-professional in special education. Her family has bought a house in Colfax and daughter Justice will be a sophomore this year at Colfax. “I’m sad but also very excited,” said Coach Brown, who will succe...
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. SIX WILL SEEK FAIR TITLE Six royalty candidates will compete in the fair scholarship program this year. This will be the second year that the fair has reverted to the community representative format for the competition. Participants include Kyla Hansen, Oakesdale; Ashley Taylor Farr, Pullman; Lauren Stubbs, LaCrosse; Miya Ensley, Colfax; Lexi Br...
Last week, the 50th anniversary of man landing on the moon was celebrated. Since that famous flight, much of the public interest rapidly ebbed, even though America completed six missions to the moon in quick succession. Despite 50 years having passed, only 12 men set foot on the moon, and none since 1972. In the meantime, several countries have sent probes there. Russia, China, the European Space Agency and India have sent unmanned missions. Some were successful, some not. In fact, a probe from India is on its way to land a rover on the...
It's obvious to many people that our president, Donald Trump, is really Archie Bunker in the age of social media. The problem is, we have to deal with President Bunker. He is our duly elected chief executive, after all. So it's essential that Congress reach an occasional accommodation with him, otherwise do-or-die measures like raising the debt ceiling will be left undone, and the country will continue to wither. Amping up the limit is crucial, otherwise the "full faith and credit" of the United States will become meaningless. Our government...
The American middle class just got a lot richer. Joe Biden, who invariably and tiresomely refers to himself as "Middle-Class Joe," made $15 million the first two years after the end of the Obama administration. According to one estimate, it takes an annual income of $420,000 to be in the top 1 percent of earners. Biden made 26 times that in 2017. He used to be remarkable among top politicians for not being very wealthy, but even in the old days of straitened circumstances, he and his wife were making about $400,000 a year, enough to make the to...
YYYY Outstanding job on Main Street Colfax improvements – murals, window art and fresh storefronts. #!*! Our Government and Citizens that have Champagne and Caviar spending habits when they have a Tap Water and Top Ramen income. 22 Trillion debt?? Wake up America!!!...
With all of the attention on the 50th anniversary of the Lunar landing, many are looking ahead to the next half century of space exploration. Of particular interest is returning to the Moon which may come as early as 2024. For example, Boeing is working on the replacement for the Saturn 5 rocket which lifted the Apollo space capsules into orbit. The centerpiece of NASA's Space Launch System (SLS) is the heavy-lift rocket being built to safely carry people and cargo back to the Moon and...
The recent epidemic of drownings in Eastern Washington has generated demands for stricter life jacket laws and stricter penalties. The state law is complicated with different requirements for different ages, different boats, and in different bodies of water. A violation costs the transgressor $76, far less than the cost of an emergency response. I once suggested that those who choose to violate safety requirements should be liable for their own rescue. I was told my suggestion revealed a lack of compassion for victims of tragedy. The recent...
REAL ESTATE Lowell and Melissa Brown, Palouse, to Zak Ack LLC, Colfax, house with shop and acres, on Highway 272, $205,000, June 27. Yellow Brick Group LLC, Spokane, to Pioneer 1031 Co. for Kurt and Julie Dostal, duplex in Sunset Heights, Pullman, $360,650, July 5. Brandon Lever, personal representative for Lia Berg, to Hoper Investments LLC, Spokane, house with four lots on Main Street, Farmington, $49,000, July 16. Thomas and Faye Neill, Pullman, to Blue Sky Class-A LLC, Pullman, unit at Garage Mahal on Pullman-Moscow highway $78,000, July...
8 years ago The Commoner July 27, 1894 Following the suggestion made in last week’s Commoner, the Colfax Chamber of Commerce, in special session on Monday afternoon, unanimously adopted resolution asking the general manager and receiver of the O. R. & N. company to reduce the rates on grain shipments to Portland from $4.75 to $3.25 per ton. If an appreciable reduction can be made, the farmers of the Palouse country who practically lost last year’s crop, would be able to realize advantageously at even the present low market. *** Two teams of...
For 48 years The Washington Idaho Symphony has been bringing live, orchestral music to all ages in the rural Whitman and Asotin counties of Washington and the Latah and Nez Perce counties of Idaho, while providing an outstanding opportunity for the region’s most accomplished musicians to participate in challenging repertoire and performance. The orchestra is comprised of roughly 60 professional musicians drawn from the Quad Cities community, making WIS not only a high-quality orchestra, but one made of community members who are passionate a...
Palouse Writers Guild and Neill Public Library have teamed up to bring in five local authors who will read from their works and participate in a panel discussion on writing and publishing. This event will be in the conference room at Neill Public Library tonight, July 25, from 6 to 8 p.m. Participating authors will include Al Halsey, Katherine Sterling, Sanan Kolva, Stuart Scott and Mark Ready. Their works include elements of adventure, horror, fantasy, paranormal fiction, short stories and true crime, including tales of crimes committed on...
Mental health first aid training will be offered at the Garfield Library on Friday, July 26, from 6 to 9 p.m. and Saturday, July 27, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. During the two-day training, participants will identify signs and symptoms of anxiety, depression and other mental illnesses. They will learn how to respond and connect people to appropriate professional, peer and self-help care. Participants must be 18 years or older and a $10 fee for the instruction book will be charged. The training is sponsored by the Garfield Library and the Fit Stop in...
Last week, Larry and Di Brink enjoyed a week long visit from grandchildren Kloey, Ellie and Nick Brink of Omak. They played with cousins Myla and Lexi Brink, Dusty. They had fun splashing in a repurposed watering trough. Dave and Silvana Edwards and their son Jonathan spent time during the weekend at the homes of his aunt, Fran Jones, and cousin, Bryan Jones. They also spent time with Dave’s sister, Sharon. They have lived in Seattle for some time, but are now moving to Tucson, Ariz. Jonathan will remain in Seattle for now. He is employed at A...
Candace and Josh Johnson came to Endicott from Riverside, Calif., to follow Candace's parents, Walter and Janice Clark of Pullman. Candace's children are the only grandchildren on her side of the family, and it was important to them to raise their children in a closer proximity. "It's a long drive," Candace said. When Candace's parents decided to retire to Pullman, Josh and Candace followed in 2011. They love the small-town feel of Endicott. "I don't miss California," Candace said. "It's too...
Seth Thompson of Palouse has been named to the Dean’s List at Pacific University for the 2019 spring semester. To qualify, a student must achieve a term grade-point average 3.70 and complete 12 or more graded hours. Pacific University offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programs in the arts & sciences, business, education, optometry, and health professions from campuses in Forest Grove, Hillsboro, Eugene and Woodburn, Ore....
Aja Schmick of Endicott was listed on the provost’s honor roll for spring semester at Whitworth University in Spokane. Students qualify for the list with a grade average of 3.75 or higher....
Thursday, July 25 Palouse, Rosalia, Tekoa – A Universe of Stories – Astronauts at Palouse, summer FUN at Rosalia, and cosmic crafting at Tekoa. Colfax – 3:30 to 7:15 p.m. – Summer Dance Camps – Kids’ ballet, tap, tumble, and more! Call Keri at 432-6961. Colton – 5:30 p.m. – Bingo & Pie – Bring a friend and join in the fun! All ages welcome. Friday, July 26 Garfield – 6 to 9 p.m. – Mental Health First Aid – Register for this important two day class at www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org or corey@palousechurch.org. Must be 18 or older, $10 book fee. Oak...
Depot talk set on Van Doren Donna Potts, WSU professor and chair of the English department, will talk about Nancy L. Van Doren, one of the university’s first faculty members, Monday, July 29, from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Pullman Depot Heritage Center. Van Doren arrived at Washington Agricultural College when it opened in 1891. She served as an English professor, librarian, preceptress and English department chair until her retirement in 1905. She was also a founding member and president of the literary society, the Fortnightly Club. Her f...
Colton, Uniontown and the surrounding area has a burn ban in effect, issued by the Whitman County Fire District 14 on July 22. The ban will have two exemptions including backyard fire pits and ag burning regulated by the Washington Department of Ecology. However, debris piles and ditch burns are not allowed. The burn ban will continue until further notice. Every year, there is a burn ban in effect on the Snake River corridor from the Idaho state line to mile marker 8 on the Wawawai Grade from June 10 through Oct. 10....
The 12th annual Peter Zornes Memorial Golf Tournament at the Colfax Golf Club commenced July 13 with a 10 a.m. shotgun start and featured a scramble format. This year saw many new faces and contests, as well as some tried and true veterans. Seth Thomas of Boise, a friend of Zornes’s from WSU, was again in attendance and remains the only participant to never miss the event. Thomas’s team comprised of himself and David Turnbull (Pullman). Tyler Barkstrom of Spokane, and Austin Mudd of Maple Valley were the overall winners this year, scoring an...
Dear Savvy Senior, Are there any sources you know of that can help me save on my Medicare coverage? I’m 65, and live primarily on my Social Security, and am having a hard time paying my Medicare out-of-pocket costs. Need Some Help Dear Need, There are several financial assistance programs that can help lower-income Medicare beneficiaries who are having a difficult time paying their out-of-pocket health care costs. Here’s what’s available, along with the eligibility requirements and how to apply. Medicare Savings Programs Let’s start with a...
A 184-year-old Coverlet, appraised by the 2007 Antique Roadshow in Spokane, will be on display at the Budding Rose Art Gallery for Saturday, July 27, 2019, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. during the first annual Harvest of Quilts Festival that will be held throughout downtown Rosalia. The National Museum of the American Coverlet in Bedford, Pa., focuses on antique American woven coverlets. Dated coverlets in their museum collection range from 1771 to 1889. Coverlets are woven bedcovers, used as the...
