A big 100th birthday party had been announced for White, whose birthday would've have been January 17th. Perhaps, a tribute will air in its place.
Much like George Burns, a generation earlier. White's durability in an industry known for not always being kind to seniors, helped make her a beloved figure
It's easy to forget, though, how beautiful it can be.
Madden was also known for an NFL video game that carried his name.
The Cougs are already in El Paso where the game was to be played. The last word that I have read is that the Sun Bowl committee is looking for a team to replace the Hurricanes.
I started to wonder, strangely after 37 years, who was the last Seahawk to wear number 12. The answer would be Sam Adkins. A backup quarterback.
Because of a rash of players from the Rams testing positive for COVID, and a couple of Seahawks who have done the same. Sunday's matchup between the Hawks and the LA Rams has been resheduled to Tuesday December 21st at 4pm.
Stan was my cousin, my grandfather and his father were brothers. Stan was brother to Burl and Jan. We all grew up in Walla Walla. Stan attended Green Park School and graduated from Walla Walla High School (Wa-Hi).
Stan left Walla Walla to go to the University of Washington. After finishing law school, he joined the staff of Senator Warren Magnuson. After playing a big part in writing the Civil Rights Act of 1964, he would go on to become the senator's administrative assistant.
Over lunch many years ago, Stan told me how he felt there was underlying discrimination growing up as he felt that many clubs had not picked him for membership because of his Jewish faith. That apparently galvanized his commitment to civil rights.
Stan became a Washington insider. He was in the "kitchen cabinet" of several presidents. He played a part in an historic trade deal with China. He was written up in the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin as an "expert on export".
Stan would go on to practice law in Seattle for several years in a huge firm known as Garvey, Shubert, And Barer. He would also became part of the ownership group of Saltchuk Resources, which ran several local shipping companies including Totem Ocean Trailer Express and Foss
With his wife, Alta, Stan became an active donor in the arts community, as well as many charity causes. His donation to the University Of Washington allowed more students from around the world to attend.
Stan also served on the University Of Washington Board Of Regents.
Just last September, it was announced that Stan had won the Gates Volunteer Service Award.
It seems silly, but one of my favorite memories of Stan was when we were going out for dinner with his mom, my Aunt Dorothy. Stan and Alta had come to meet my then fiance, now my wife. Stan and I were sitting on the couch dipping crackers into chopped liver at my aunt's apartment. On a more serious note, he was a rock of comfort in the deaths of both of my parents.
A private service will be held this week with Stan's immediate family. A celebration of life for Stan's large circle of family and friends will be announced at a later date
Stan will really be missed.
Nesmith, from Texas was indeed versed in music and had written the Linda Ronstadt classic "Different Drum".
Nesmith's mother invented the correction fluid known today as "liquid paper" Nesmith inherited the bulk of his mother's estate.
My favorite member of the Monkees, when the show was on, I wanted the "double breasted shirt" and the wool cap, that Nesmith wore on the show.
Nesmith's passing leaves Micky Dolenz as the only surviving member of the Monkees. Davy Jones and Peter Tork preceded Nesmith in death.
Michael Nesmith was 78.
The Seattle Seahawks gave up two first round draft choices and a third round pick to acquire Adams from the New York Jets in 2020. After recording 9.5 sacks last season, a record for a defensive back, the Seahawks awarded him with a contract making him the highest paid safety in the league.
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I've always enjoyed the Bond movies, which were packed with action, with little investment in the plot. This installment of the series, has a very intricate plot. It draws on past shows that I may or may not have seen. It also is a very emotional and vulnerable James Bond.
I'm not totally comfortable with this new portrayal of Bond, or with Daniel Craig in the role. That said, I did enjoy this movie which is packed with plenty of action and some spectacular scenery, The movie is about two hours and 45 minutes,
It will be the third trip to El Paso Texas for the Cougs in their football history to play in that game.
Early this week, the Washington Huskies named Kellen DeBoer as it's new football coach. DeBoer had been coach at Fresno State for two seasons.
Second year head coach Jimmy Lake was fired during the season, one that the Huskies would love to forget.
Ray had pitched this past season for the Toronto Blue Jays. This is perhaps the most exciting move the team has made in years, although fans have seen big signings that didn't turn out as planned.
The Mariners have not been to the playoffs since 2001. The longest post season drought of any team in major league sports.
Dunn's mother Jennifer Dunn held the seat from 1993-through 2005. She was succeeded by then King County Sherriff Dave Reichert, who held the position until 2019.
Reichert will chair Dunn's campaign.
The Cougs are 3-2 under Dickert as head coach including the team's first Apple Cup victory since 2012. The Cougs also defeated Arizona and Arizona State on Dickert's watch. One of his losses was to the Oregon Ducks who were the number 3 team in the nation at the time.
Dickert was formerly the defensive coordinator under Rolovich.
He received the money and four parachutes in exchange for freeing passengers and most of the crew in Seattle. He then ordered the plane to take off to a destination unknown. With just the pilots aboard, Cooper lowered the rear door and jumped from the plane, he was never seen again. In later years, some of the money was recovered near the banks of the Columbia River.
In spite of the terror that this caused for all involved, Cooper became something of a folk hero like Bonnie and Clyde, Butch Cassidy and The Sundance Kid and in today's lexicon, Thelma And Louise, and the Barefoot Bandit.
Edmonds (1919-1985) was a master sergent in the 106th Infantry Division, 422nd Infantry Regimen of the US Army during World War II. He was captured at the Battle Of The Bulge in December of 1944. Edmonds, the highest non commisioned officer at the POW camp, was given orders to identify all of the Jewish soldiers who had been prisoners at the time, so they could be separated from the others.
Instead the next morning, according to reports, Edmonds brought all 12,000 plus soldiers out and lined them up, along with himself. He said that they were all Jews and they would have to shoot them all. He further told the comandant, that if he shot them, he would be prosecuted for war crimes,, because the Geneva Convention requires that captured soldiers only give their name, rank, and serial number. The comandant backed down and Edmonds stand may have saved the lives of over 300 Jewish soldiers.
Edmonds did not tell his family about his act and it was after his death that his son was given the soldier's diary about the event.
Edmonds is honored in the Jerusalem Holocaust Museum, Yad Vahem, as Righteous Among The Nations, which is Israel's highest honor for non-Jews.
A move is underway to have Edmonds receive the Congressional Medal Of Honor.
Edmonds was a native of Knoxville Tennessee.
Cougar star running back Max Borghi had 139 yards and 2 touchdowns. Another possible touchdown was called back after a replay showed he was down.
Apple Cup Week will now start as anticipation grows for this Friday's game, the first since the Mike Leach era.
I went to school with Brian from, 4th or 5th grade up until our graduation from Walla Walla High School (Wa-Hi Blue Devils) in 1976. Coming from a family of ranchers, he was a people person and a go-getter. Good looking and popular, he has always been very inclusive.
I bump into Casey once in a while while I'm in town.. Although our political views, I think, are much different, I was happy to see him win.
