8/10/20 “That Got me to Thinking…?” Chapter 9 “The Commute” By Bruce Williams Bruce Williams I commute for 45 minutes into Bellevue most days, giving me ample time to observe and note several tendencies of my fellow travelers—things I’ll chuckle at, grow disgusted with or avoid altogether. […]
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Softball Showcase Offers a Break During the Pandemic
Amid the pandemic that has swept the nation, a group of high school athletes took to the diamond in a fastpitch showcase in Keizer, OR this past weekend. The Fastpitch Northwest Championships were set up to promote some of the best talent in the Northwest area to college recruiters. However, […]
Emerald Downs: Daffodil’s not Roses in the Coca Cola; he was “Unmachable” in the Seattle Slew; plus Week 7 Re-Cap!
8/6/2020 (Auburn, Wa) Week 7 began on Wednesday with an 11-race card and a big Pick 5 carryover was hit with a massive pay-out just one result among many that are seeing bettors flock to the gem in the Northwest. More on the game later first the competition with another […]
Former Puyallup High School Standout, Eli Sevener, Dies Due to ‘COVID Complications’
Former Puyallup High School student-athlete, Eli Sevener, passed away Wednesday afternoon after he was taken off life support. Eli, who graduated from PHS in 2019, was hospitalized due to complications with the Coronavirus. Eli played both Football and Baseball for the Vikings. He really shined on the diamond, where he […]
WEEK 7 LARRY’S LUCKY PICKS AT EMERALD DOWNS
Picks for 8/5 and 8/6/2020 Larry’s Lucky Picks Week 6 (Katlama, WA) Record pay in the Pick 5 yesterday and although I had my “All’s” in the right place I missed but did well on my straight bets and Super’s for a minor profit but covering the huge Pick 5 […]
Column: “That Got Me To Thinking…?”; “Gift Giving”
8/3/20 “That Got me to Thinking…?” Chapter 8 “Gift Giving” By Bruce Williams As I was getting ready for work this morning, I spied a coupon book that my daughter Louie made as a Father’s Day gift at least three years ago. Filled with all sorts of thankless tasks (foot […]
Emerald Downs: Thursday was “Stakes” Night
7/31/20 (Auburn, WA) The first two Stakes races of the 2020 Emerald Downs season were run Thursday night and featured 2-year-olds, the fillys in the Angie C and colts and geldings in the King County Express. The big night capped week 6 that featured a 10-race card and lot’s of […]
ASU Sun Devils Honor Tyrenn Smith
7/29/2020 (Phoenix, AZ) June 2nd the sad news broke of the death of Tyrenn Smith. Tyrenn just finished his junior year at Kentwood High school and was killed in a tragic car accident in which he was a passenger. Tyrenn had already made a hard decision and that was to […]
WEEK 6 LARRY’S LUCKY PICKS AT EMERALD DOWNS
Picks for 7/29 and 7/30/2020 Larry’s Lucky Picks Week 6 (Katlama, WA) I had a huge day with some big pays mostly on my straight bets win, place and show! Let’s see what Day 12 brings next! Larry’s Season Total Bets Total Bet: $19,741.60 Amount Collected: $22,515.80 Balance: +$2,774.20 Picks […]
Dairy Farmers of Washington, WIAA & Seahawks team up to raise funds for school meal programs
Summer months can be difficult for students who rely on school for a regular source of meals. A partnership between the Dairy Farmers of Washington, the WIAA and Seattle Seahawks is looking to help fight that summer hunger. Along with helping schools prepare meals for the return of school in […]
Column: “That Got Me To Thinking…?”; “Permann”
7/27/20 “That Got me to Thinking…?” Chapter 7 “Permann” By Bruce Williams Hopefully everyone has the opportunity to have a best friend growing up–one whose parents know you as well as (or better) than your own, whose clothes you might borrow, whom you might be just as likely to […]
2000! Jockey Juan Gutierrez Wins a Ton!; Plus Re-capping the first 5 Weeks
7/23/20 (Auburn, WA) #2000! Jockey Juan Gutierrez recorded his 2,000th career win on Thursday evening at Emerald Downs when he guided Semi Sweet to victory with a nice move from off the pace up the rail. Gutierrez was relieved to get it done early as he had 10 rides on […]
WEEK 5 LARRY’S LUCKY PICKS AT EMERALD DOWNS
Picks for 7/22 and 7/23/2020 Larry’s Lucky Picks Week 5 (Katlama, WA) Bounced back day and Juan Gutierrez still looking for career win #2,000. Let’s get to it! Larry’s Season Total Bets Total Bet: $13,357.90 Amount Collected: $13,386.70 Balance: +$28.80 Picks Seasonal Re-Cap: 96 Top Picks: 24 win, 13 place, […]
WIAA Divides 2020-21 Sports into 4 Seasons
7/21/2020 (Renton, WA) The WIAA Executive Board has divided up the upcoming sports schedule into 4 seasons instead of the traditional 3 in an effort to be able to offer a season for each sport in the middle of the Covid-19 pandemic. After much discussion and different committees along with […]
Lewis County Health Department Shuts Down area Youth Tournaments; + Test also shuts down local Babe Ruth team
7/21/2020 (Chehalis, WA) Lewis County is the latest to put the “Closed” sign up to outside teams coming in to play youth sports tournaments. County Health Officer Dr Rachel Wood made the order today and lasts until further notice. This excludes only teams from outside the County so teams within […]
COLUMN: “THAT GOT ME TO THINKING…?”; “Walkabouts”
7/20/20 “That Got me to Thinking…?” Chapter 6 “Walkabouts” By Bruce Williams Walking is generally my source of exercise these days, and I try to get out with the dog and do at least four miles everyday. Somedays I’ll get ambitious and go as far as nine miles (sans dog) […]
Tragedy and Heartbreak Strikes Timberline High School
7/19/2020 (Updated 7/19/20 2pm) (Thurston County, WA) A group of friends were swimming in a pond near Millersylvania State Park Saturday afternoon when tragedy struck. 18-year-old Max Aunese jumped in the water to swim across to where his friends were when he went underwater and never came back up. Aunese […]
WIAA Exec Director responds to latest Governor mandates
7/17/2020 (Renton, WA) On Thursday, July 16, Governor Jay Inslee rolled back some of the conditions for those counties in phase 3 from allowing groups up to 50 back down to groups of 10 along with banning entertainment both indoor and outdoor. This has now put a stop to all […]
WEEK 4 LARRY’S LUCKY PICKS AT EMERALD DOWNS
Picks for 7/15 and 7/16/2020 Larry’s Lucky Picks Week 4 (Katlama, WA) Better than Wednesday but still lost a bit on the good side I am still a tiny bit profitable. Larry’s Season Total Bets Total Bet: $8,190.50 Amount Collected: $8,333.85 Balance: +$143.35 Picks Seasonal Re-Cap: 76 Top Picks: 17 […]
Column: “That Got Me to Thinking…?”; FREE STUFF!
7/13/20 “That Got me to Thinking…?” Chapter 5 “Free Stuff!” By Bruce Williams After 15 years, I got a new lawn mower because Old Steady had rusted through in one patch and you could see the blade twirling underneath, so I figured it was time. I pushed it out to […]
