Articles from the November 14, 2013 edition
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‘Tis the Season (Almost)
I t seems to me that small towns often have a tradition of grabbing hold of a specific holiday and hugging tightly to squeeze all they can from it. I grew up in Condon, Ore. where the 4th of July was... Full story
Perfect Wine for Thanksgiving
Last year I had fun writing about the surprisingly good Pasek Cellars Cranberry wine, which brought about some awesome and somewhat funny responses from some of you. I know it was a big leap of faith but wasn't it great to surprise your family and...
It’s All Gravy
I n sticking with this Thanksgiving theme, I'm talking gravy - real homemade from scratch gravy. Please, I beg of you - don't buy that stuff in a can or in that packet! That's not gravy - it's salty paste with fake chicken flavor- ing for goodness...
Prescott Lions Fundraiser Breakfast
PRESCOTT - The Prescott Lions serves an all-you-can-eat breakfast the third weekend (Sat. and Sun.) of every month. This month's breakfast takes place Nov. 16 and 17 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. The Lions Club will be serving pancakes, eggs, bacon,... Full story
Prescott Joint Park & Recreation District Agenda
2 S. D St. #A, Prescott, WA November 14, 2013, 7 p.m. - Review of finance reports - Report of Volunteer Hours - Staff Reports - Correspondence - Unfinished Business: Sherwood Trust balance, review of job descriptions, levy report, further...
Preston Hall Honor Roll
8th grade: 4.0 Leighton Dorman 3.25 or better Anna Nerf Brandon Boudrieau Cade Branson Chloe Pearson Clarissa Espana Deja Williams Gillian Pope Iris Turnipseed Kyle Martin Robert Walsh Samuel McGowen Tayler Jones Thomas House Tyler Wood 7th grade:...
From Booos to Books
WAITSBURG - At the November meeting of the Waitsburg Commercial Club, Coppei Coffee Owner Allison Bond presented Weller Public Library Manger Rosie Warehime with a check for $800.60 - the p...
WP Tigers in Final Eight
PRESCOTT - In the first minute of the WP Tigers' second half against St. George Friday, it looked like the home team had a chance of gaining the upper hand against an arch rival that beat them twice...
Eight Cardinals Make All-League
WAITSBURG - The Southeast 2B Football League named its all-league team last week, and it included eight Waitsburg- Prescott players. WP coach Jeff Bartlow praised those players, whom he called a "great bunch of guys. The seniors alone have never...
Meserve Places 29th at State X-C Meet
PASCO - Senior E.J. Meserve performed admirably in the final race of his high school career, placing 29th out of 125 runners at Saturday's 1B/2B WIAA State Championship Cross Country Meet at Sun...
Lady Bulldogs Wrap Up “Good Season”
PASCO - The Lady Bulldogs fought hard to remain in playoff contention, but the effort wasn't quite enough to get them past Davenport or TriCities Prep this weekend. "Overall, we had a good season...
WP Advances as Leroue Hits 1,000
WAITSBURG - Call it a triumvirate. Or football's version of the "triple-double." Waitsburg-Prescott running back Chance Leroue ran for a touchdown, caught a pass for a touchdown (twice actually) an... Full story
LEOs Club Food Drive
WAITSBURG -- Waits- burg High's LEOs Club will be sponsoring their annual Waitsburg Community Food Drive on Thursday, No- vember 14. All high school students will meet in the high school parking lot at 5:30. Maps of the community will be distributed... Full story
Parade Entries Welcome
WAITSBURG - Waits- burg's Hometown Christmas takes place December 8 and parade entries are welcome. All lighted entries are welcome - floats, animals, vehicles, bicycles, or most anything else. Entry forms are now avail- able and should be completed...
Kid’s Big Give
In order to teach her children about gratitude and giv- ing, local Mom Jamie Gleason has started The Kid's Big Give, a program where local families can come together to help their community. The group is accepting donations for care packages for...
Area Schools Match Wits
WAITSBURG - "If Rov- er is 10 years older than Spot, and next year Rover will be twice as old as Spot, how old are they now?" "In what structure of the body would an arthrotomy be performed?" Question...
County to Hold Budget Hearings
DAYTON - The Colum- bia County Board of Commissioners has scheduled two budget hearings for No- vember 20. At 11 a.m., the commissioners will hear public com- ments on the proposed 2014 current expense budget and to set the 2014 tax levy rate for...
Food & Coat Drive
DAYTON - Columbia County Health System is hosting a food & coat drive with several drop-off loca- tions in Dayton and Waits- burg. Gently used or new coats for children of all ages, and non-perishable food items can be dropped off in Dayton at the... Full story
Local Events Support National Diabetes Month
DAYTON - Local healthcare providers plan to recognize National Diabetes Month with several free events around Dayton this November. This Thursday, Nov. 14, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Elk Drug will offer a Diabetes Fair, together with the Columbia Cares...
Dayton Elementary Welcomes New Leader
DAYTON - New smiles greet students and visitors to the Dayton Elementary School office these days. Recently appointed Principal Pam Lindsley and school secretary Zarabeth Bierman have joined...
BIRTHDAYS
November 15: Dorne Hall, Ellsworth Conover, Jan East- man, Mike Duckworth, Jule Presler, Jonathon Lambert, Eric Maki, Mariann Baumann, Clarence Wiseman. November 16: Trina Cole, Dee DeVaney, Robert Hartwell, Ann Sehmel, Clifford Hermanns, Aaron...
PIONEER PORTRAITS
Ten Years Ago November 20, 2003 Western and wildlife artist Jackie Penner of Waitsburg has been accepted into the organization, "Women Artists of the West." The hills of southeastern Washington were a welcome sight for Spec. Jason Kenney, 23, son of...
Judith Henderson’s Wine & Country Living
This is the season when wild mushrooms bloom: the rich, ribbed, bulbous, billowy fungus you'll find in your supermarket produce department and Farmers Markets in an array of colors and textures. Being harvested right now in parts of northern...
