Articles from the July 11, 2013 edition
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BE MERRY
If you're looking for a truly unique dining experience, you won't need to travel any further than Dayton next weekend. As part of the Mule Mania activities, authentic chuck wagons will set up behind...
DRINK
Sometimes I miss the days of my youth out at the ballpark when you would hear that siren call of the beer vendor plying a tray of ice-cold beer up and down the aisles, while the thwack of the ball into the catcher's mitt or the crack of the bat lent... Full story
EAT
It is now officially summertime! Thought I'd clue you in just in case you've been living in a cave and hadn't noticed the sweltering temperatures outside. With summer in full swing, the BBQ's are firing up everywhere and the smell of burgers,... Full story
Lessons Learned at Camp
Last week I had the privilege of relaxing under swaying Pon- derosa Pines while admiring the beauty of the setting sun as waves lapped melodically against the rocky shore of Lake Coeur d' alene. If it...
“Let’s Go Tubing!”
The Snake River is probably the most attractive place in the Columbia basin during the 4th of July weekend. My family, some friends and I chose to head to Lyons Ferry on Thursday with our boat. As we... Full story
Vets Lead Fourth of July March
WAITSBURG - At five minutes 'til noon here this July 4, a small cadre of servicemen advanced with Old Glory and service flags to an agreed upon rendezvous point- the intersection of Main Street and...
Peter Pan Cast is Announced
DAYTON - The produc- tion team for the Liberty Theater's fall musical Peter Pan has announced their cast- ing decisions. Co-directors Leah Stockton and Kirsten Schober were thrilled with the many...
Just In Case The Ground Shakes
WAITSBURG - From a distance, the giant steel structure north of Highway 124 between Waitsburg and Prescott looks like just an- other ag building going up. Other than its unusual size, there's nothing...
BIRTHDAYS
July 12: Judy Townsend, Dick Surry, Lynette Newbill, Bill Duckworth, Deandra Smith, John Wood, Jr., Gayle Durkee, Bruce Anderson, George Downing. July 13: Tom and Gracie Lyman, Terri Schuler, Ron Kes- sler, Tom John, Janis Austin, Steve Low, Gary... Full story
PIONEER PORTRAITS
Ten Years Ago July 10, 2003 Buffalo Bill Cody's traveling Wild West Show is recreatedby an all-volunteer cast of more than 100 actors and actressesin a summer musical production of "Annie Get Your Gun,"an award-winning Broadway musical brought to...
Judith Henderson’s Wine & Country Living
Don't forget to attend Dayton's annual Mule Weekend, July 18 and 19. Last year, I stopped to admire the long lashes of one Mule when she grabbed the hat off my head, threw it in the air and whinnied; "and you people think you're so smart!" I finally...
CROPS
The wheat market knows it is past mid-harvest and that yields in the US have been better than expected so far. The idea that the crop in the US is expected to be smaller than "normal" has been built-in, adjusted and displayed for weeks. Seasonal... Full story
NOTICE:
The 2nd - 8th Grade Youth Basketball Camps scheduled for Saturday, July 13 have been cancelled to be re- scheduled this fall....
Touchet River Restoration: Culvert to Creek
Summer is heating up, so we're migrating up to the cool streams of the Blue Mountains! Join the Blue Mountain Land Trust as we visit projects working to make sure our local fish have the same opportunity. On July 20th, we'll travel up the North Fork...
Prescott Park & Recreation Events
On Tuesday, July 16, the Prescott Park & Recreation District will be celebrating "SAFETY DAY" from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. On this day they will be placing emphasis on safety in many different areas. The Corps of Engineers will provide information...
Starbuck Potluck and History Presentation
Starbuck will be hosting a potluck in the park by the school on Sunday, July 14 at 1:00 p.m. Bring a dish to share, your own beverage, utensils and a lawn chair. The potluck will be followed by a presentation by retired professor and author, Mahlon... Full story
Power Outage Alert
DAYTON - Columbia Rural Electric Association has been working on the new Dayton Substation. For the final step in this project, they will need to switch power to the new substation. This will cause intermittent power outages for some REA customers....
Thank You from the Fuller Family
On behalf of the Tim Fuller family, I would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to a community that is amazing beyond words. For all of the cards, phone calls, comforting visits, flowers, meals, yard work, financial support, and endless prayers for...
POLICE NOTES
Waitsburg 7-7 4th degree domestic violence on Maple Street; suspectarrested. Dayton 7-2 Residential burglary on Main Street in Starbuck; CD'staken. Report of a badger on E. Dayton Avenue. Suspiciousactivity reported on Hogeye Hollow Road. 7-3 Report... Full story
The “Old Home”
My grandmother, like many in her generation, occasionally waxes nostalgic about the "old home". Until rather recently, this place was a rather vague and mysterious location known as "up home" or "the...
Blast! Puncture Vine
I had just filled up the tires on the used mountain bike I bought at auction, and climbed aboard for my maiden voyage on its frame. Visions of zipping along my country road with the wind sweeping...
