Articles from the July 24, 2014 edition
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Kids in Waitsburg “Knock Out Boredom”
WAITSBURG - At 8:55 last Tuesday morning, the mercury was already pushing 80. Twenty local students clustered in the cool shade of Waitsburg's First Christian Church, happily chattering as they...
Shoreline Master Meetings
WALLA WALLA COUNTY - The cities of Prescott, Waitsburg and Walla Walla are required to update their Shoreline Master Program regulations by June of 2016. As part of this process, community visioning meetings will be held over the next two years.... Full story
City Hall Closure
NOTICE: Waitsburg City Hall will be closed July 24 - July 28. In case of emergency, please call Columbia County Dispatch or the oncall public works employee at 382-2518....
Finalists Selected for Main Street Art
WAITSBURG - Wouldn't it be fun to relax with library namesake Fanny Weller over a game of checkers or to stand alongside Waitsburg founding fathers, William Preston, Sylvester Wait and William Bruce... Full story
Renew Vacation Bible School
DAYTON - Dayton's First Congregational-United Church of Christ and First United Methodist churches have joined together to sponsor a Vacation Bible School from Aug. 5 - 8. The theme is Renew - Grow in Faith. Have Fun. Change the World. VBS is from 9...
Jordan Henderson Puts His Heart into the Work of His Hands
DAYTON - It may not seem like wood carving and gardening have a lot in common, but for 19-year-old Jordan Henderson they each provide a creative outlet and are steps on the path to entrepreneurship.... Full story
Time for Change to Dave Wilson
Dear Editor, Over the past years, I have become increasingly fed up with our Congress and their getting nothing done. Never before have I supported a candidate, but recently one candidate has changed my mind. When I discovered Dave Wilson was... Full story
Wilson is Best Choice for Congress
Dear Editor, The recent Fourth of July celebrations were the perfect opportunity to reflect on our great country and the leaders of the Continental Congress that declared independence from a government that no longer allowed proper representation or...
Turner has Improved Law Enforcement
Dear Editor, Be it deliberate or careless, I think Sheriff Turner's detractors have lost their situational awareness (e.g. 7/13 letter in U-B). The records prove Sheriff Turner builds coalitions; he does not divide them. He's bolstered the Search and...
New Options for Disability Community
Every single person has something wonderful to offer - and I believe that every person should have the opportunity and the ability to reach one's full potential. That's why I was proud to cast my...
A Day at the Mall
I spent last Sunday at the mall in the Tri-Cities. I've never been big on shopping, so when I do head to Columbia Center I tend to find myself in a detached state of social critique and scholarly...
Primary Ballots in Voters’ Hands
WAITSBURG - Primary election ballots have been mailed to voters in Walla Walla and Columbia Counties. The voting deadline is August 5. In Washington's "top-two" primary system, the top two vote-getters in each of the contested races will move on to... Full story
How Do You Spell Editer?
I last week's paper, we made a mistake that was more than misquito-sized. Or should I say mosquito-sized. Even though it was Dena Wood's article, that one's on me - I'm the headline guy, as well as the editor, and I didn't do either of those jobs... Full story
Ken Graham: From The Publisher
I n sports they call it "sudden death." While in many respects, politics has become less polite than sports, we give the current round of elections a more polite name: the primary. Many elected offices in Washington counties are up for election this...
BIR THDAYS
July 25: Karen Wilkins, Evelyn Singer, Tim Pettichord, Lester Doering, Brendan Hiatt. July 26: Kay Witt, Susan Palmer, John Straley, Hazel Brown, Ross Estes, J.J. Dunleavy. July 27: Charles Danielson, David Gauch, Phyllis Spidell, Jim Nettles, Brad...
POLICE NOTES
Dayton July 14 Unknown person sleeping on lawn in residential area on W. Patit Avenue. Sprinkler heads broken off on S. 3rd Street. Dogs reportedly left in kennel during excessive heat on E. Main Street. Citation for speed on Highway 12. Abandoned...
WEEKLY CALENDAR
6 YWCA Fun Factory Preston Park, Waitsburg 2 - 3:30 p.m. Free fun for kids ages 5-10. Crafts, games and fun activities. Every Thursday through July 31. 25 Spark a Reaction Party Teen Party Dayton Memorial Library 4 p.m. Soup for the Soul First... Full story
Evening at the Depot
DAYTON -- Diner's can enjoy a "harvest dining experience" at this year's Evening at the Depot's Farm to Table Dinner right in the courtyard of the Historic Dayton Depot. The fundraising event takes place on August 2, with a social hour at 6 p.m. and... Full story
5 Days in Dayton Vacation Bible School
DAYTON - The Dayton Seventh-day Adventist Church (1525 4th Street) is hosting a free 5Days in Dayton vacation bible school, beginning at 9 a.m. on August 4. Children will learn from the heroes of the faith, with special visitors and activities. Show...
PIONEER PORTRAITS
Ten Years Ago July 29, 2004 Area farmers are harvesting at a good clip, according to J.E. McCaw, branch manager, Northwest Grain Growers, and are seeing No. 1 test weights, good quality and "quite good" yields. One field north of Waitsburg reported...
Devil’s Slide Fire Quickly Doused
WAITSBURG - A fire on the south end of town was quickly contained early Saturday evening, but not before raising the heart rates of nearby neighbors. Perry Dozier's harvest crew took a break from...
