Articles from the October 16, 2014 edition
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Blue Mountain Community Foundation Awards Grants in the Touchet Valley
WALLA WALLA - Blue Mountain Community Foundation announced this month 78 discretionary grants they will award to 65 organizations in Walla Walla, Garfield, Columbia and Umatilla counties. Two grants will be awarded to Waitsburg based organizations:...
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ADAMS TAKES FIRST AT D9 LEAGUE MEET
POMEROY - WP's Emily Adams placed first among 26 female runners at the second D9 League Meet in Pomeroy on Oct. 8 with a time of 21:53.8. Adams was followed by Shania Baily of St. John-Endicott with... Full story
Bulldog Struggles Continue vs. Sunnyside
SUNNYSIDE - The Dayton Bulldogs took an early lead after scoring a touchdown on their opening drive against Sunnyside Christian Friday night. But their defensive woes continued, as the Knights rolled...
DAYTON TROUNCES WP IN THREE
DAYTON - The Lady 'Dawgs took down the Lady Cards in three sets in a home court league match on Oct. 7. Outstanding serves and a strong offense won the sets 25-15, 25-13 and 25- 19 for the Bulldogs...
WP Hangs on For Win Over Burbank
BURBANK - The Waitsburg-Prescott football team played three solid quarters Friday night but had to hold on at the end to beat Columbia-Burbank, 26-23. The win puts the Cardinals' season record at 4-2,... Full story
DALE JOHNSON WANTS TO BRING LONG HISTORY OF SERVICE TO BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
WAITSBURG - Dale Johnson has spent the past several months talking to people in Walla Walla County. He has gone door to door in most of the rural part of the county and is now doing it in Walla Walla. He also meets with groups throughout the county...
Duncan, Johnson Vie to Be District 3 Commissioner
WAITSBURG - Jim Duncan has served as Emergency Management Director for Walla Walla County since 2011. In his role as a county department head he has worked closely with the board of commissioners in budgeting and planning. As an emergency manager, he... Full story
Chinese Medicine in Dayton
DAYTON - Clients visit Denise Lane at her Blue Valley Acupuncture Clinic here for many reasons. Some have injuries to joints, some have arthritis and some have chronic headaches or back pain. Some com...
Pakootas Has Wide Experience
Dear Editor, We can do better in the 5th Congressional District by electing Joe Pakootas and retiring the incumbent, Cathy McMorris Rodgers. Joe Pakootas' record is proof that he gets things done and has wide experience and certifiable successes.... Full story
Sheriff’s Burglary Response Unacceptable
Dear Editor, On May 9, 2012, a daytime burglary occurred at our home. Walla Walla County sheriff's deputies arrived at our home. A preliminary report was generated. Information was taken from two of our neighbors. Five days later my wife Kathy and I...
Hospital Levy Support Urged
Dear Editor, No FENCE-SITTING on this one! Our Health District needs to be modernized and renovated as any business must do from time-to-time. The basic facility has been in service to the community nearly 50 years. Over that time the approach to...
Support for Jackson Urged
Dear Editor, A special message to the residents of Columbia County. You have the opportunity to be a part of the election process for the position of County Commissioner. An important function of our County Commissioners is the task of providing the...
Vote Yes for the Hospital Bond
Dear Editor, When I first read the information in a couple of the letters in the local papers informing us that the remodel would put the nurses' station closer to the ER thus making it easier to take care of the duties of the ER as well as patients...
Vote No on I-594
Dear Editor, Unfortunately I-594 goes far beyond simply extending background checks to all sales of firearms as supporters claim. The main sticking point for most opposed is definition (25) "Transfer" and the numerous uses throughout the 18 page...
Culwell’s Dedication Impressive
Dear Editor, After attending the candidates forum I was impressed with the level of dedication Rea Culwell has within the community and with the amount of grants she has helped secure. At the Last election I was considering Randy Lewis but he had...
Merle Jackson for County Commissioner
Dear Editor, Merle Jackson has been my supervisor for over 20 years. He has represented the Jackson family well over the years with caring dedication to the family farm land. There is no doubt in my mind that he will bring the same dedication to the...
Future of Healthcare in Touchet Valley
Dear Editor, The residents of Columbia County and Waitsburg have an opportunity to determine the future of health care in our communities. It is an opportunity to pay it forward and in the process ensure that our children and those that follow have...
Culwell Dedicated to Keeping Community Safe
Dear Editor, The only choice for Columbia County Prosecuting Attorney is Rea Culwell. I worked for Rea as her Deputy Prosecuting Attorney for six years and saw first hand how dedicated she is to keeping our community safe. Rea is fair. Rea evaluates...
EMMA PHILBROOK: STUDENT LIFE
Homecoming Week makes the oft- dreadable task of getting up and going to school infinitely more bearable. The decorations in the common areas, the silly costumes, the midday assemblies, and the...
How Much Is Too Much?
My wife and I moved to Dayton in the fall of 2010 from Bothell, Washington. We selected Dayton as our home because of Dayton's atmosphere and small town charm. Dayton is unique because it possesses many amenities found in larger cities - the...
BIRTHDAYS
October 17: Fred Hofer, Jr., Lorene Swauger, Jim Jensen, Shaun Segraves, Jill Antonius. October 18: Matthew Frohning, Julia Klucas, Edna Kirk, Vicky Maiden, Jesse McCaw, Tanya Maurer, Edgar Tarp. October 19: Ruth Peterson, Noel Atkinson, Rosemary...
POLICE NOTES
Waitsburg Oct. 7 Report of an assault in the 4th degree on E. Hwy 12. No arrest made. Custodial interference on E. 7th Street. Oct. 10 Report of on-going harassment by neighbor on W. 1st Street. Oct. 13 Female arrested on Preston Avenue for a felony...
WEEKLY CALENDAR
9 Waitsburg Resource Center 106 Preston Avenue 9 - 11 a.m. The Center serves families in the Waitsburg and Prescott School Districts. Saturday Market Blue Mountain Station 10a.m. to 2 p.m. Strawberry Waffle Supper Dayton Senior Center (403 E. Patit...
