Articles from the February 13, 2014 edition
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Gary Hofer: Market Bullets
Many observers speak glibly about "cyclical" markets. It is a safe way for experts to lay down comments because the interpretation of cycles is entirely open. While it is obvious that all markets have a somewhat regular back-and-forth price motion... Full story
Clair “Woody” Woodward
Clair “ Woody” Woodward, 93, of Waitsburg, passed away on February 7 in Walla Walla. His base of operations here was the roundtable at the Waitsburg Hardware, where he made many friends with his outgoing personality. Woody served as a State Patr...
WEEKLY CALENDAR
5 Valentine's Day Dinner Waitsburg Town Hall 6:30 p.m. Prime rib dinner, silent and live auctions of Valentine gifts, dancing and music by Black Lilly. Proceeds to benefit Waitsburg Town Hall Maintenance and Operations. Tickets are $20 per p...
BIRTHDAYS
February 14: Susan Talbott, Edith Wold, Gina Lytle, Susan Zuger and David Smith. February 15: Ephraimia Reese, Andrew Wertz, Neta Henze McKenzie, Joe McCown Jr., Ansehl Hofer, Christina Hofer, Jack Otterson, Stacy Ashcroft and Wanda Witt, Andrew W... Full story
POLICE NOTES
Waitsburg Feb. 4 Burglary reported on E. 6th Street. Electrical wiring, wiredispenser and EZ lift hitch reported taken. Feb. 5 Theft of medication reported on E. 8th Street. Dayton Jan. 30 Report of fraud on S. 4th Street. Mission person reportedon... Full story
By Preserving Farmland May Have Unforeseen Consequences
OLYMPIA - A proposed change to a law aimed at preserving farmland and open space could result in higher taxes for some Washington property owners. House Bill 2306 would expand a tax classification on land actively used for agriculture, timber pr...
PIONEER PORTRAITS
Ten Years Ago February 19, 2004 Mother and daughter, Jackie Penner and Debbie Fortner ended toe 2003 reining circuit, a horse competition scored on arena patterns, with two year-end buckles a piece. Kennewick Police have arrested two more...
My Perfect Vacation
I'm one of those people who gets a big kick out of planning (the cynics say "over"-planning) vacations. I will scout madly for the best value in hotels, hunt for the lowest prices, plan the travel...
Ken Graham: From the Editor
Teachers and administrators in Waitsburg are concerned about the ability of their students to succeed with the "Smarter Balanced" testing that is now a requirement in Washington State. Dena Wood's front page article discusses their dilemma and th... Full story
Late Election Results: Schools, EMS Levies Pass
Waitsburg Schools M&O Levy: Yes - 64.23% No - 35.77% Prescott Schools M&O Levy: Yes - 76.88% No - 23.12% Walla Walla County EMS Levy: Yes - 84.01% No - 15.99%...
County Introduces Code RED
DAYTON - Columbia County Emergency Management Director Lisa Caldwell announced last week that her office is implementing a new emergency notification program this month. The system, called Co...
Town Hall Painting Nears Completion
WAITSBURG - As is often the case, what began as a relatively simple restoration project has grown into a much larger undertaking. When Commercial Club members discovered that the large painting -... Full story
