Articles from the July 31, 2014 edition
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National Night Out is August 5
DAYTON - Columbia County residents are invited to join Sheriff Rocky Miller and his staff at National Night Out in the Dayton City Park on Tuesday from 5 to 8 p.m. Free hot dogs, chips and drinks will be served, and more than 30 displays and... Full story
Waitsburg City Council Update
Public Comment -Keith Parkins, owner of the former Waitsbur Inn, requested a utility rate cap on his property, which has been converted to apartments. Council will hear proposal discussion next meeting. -Cindy Hofer approached the Council about...
By Staff Changes at Waitsburg Schools
WAITSBURG -- The Waitsburg School District is making several changes this year, largely in response to parent and teacher input received at a number of work sessions held by the school board during the past school year. A new ¾-time teacher was... Full story
CCHS Seeks $5.5 Million Bond
DAYTON - The Columbia County Health System Board last week agreed to ask voters to approve a capital bond levy of $5.5 million in the November general election. The funds would finance remodeling of... Full story
Retirements Mean Changes Coming to Dayton Schools
DAYTON - When Dayton High School Principal Andy Maheras announced earlier this month that he was leaving to take a new job, he joined a long list of teachers and staff in the Dayton schools who have...
Kiwanis Recognized by Dayton Schools
Dayton - The Dayton Kiwanis Club was recently recognized for their support of students and activities at the Dayton Schools, receiving the district's 2014 Community Leadership Award. Gary and Karen Schroeder accepted the award on behalf of the... Full story
Don’s Blue Mountain Hobbies: A Modeler’s Paradise
DAYTON - Trains, planes and automobiles. And ships and rockets too. You can find them all - at least miniature versions - at Don's Blue Mountain Hobbies, a new shop on Dayton's Main Street. Don... Full story
W-P August Sports Practice Schedules
Football: Aug 20 - 21, 4-8p.m.; Aug. 22 - 23, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.; August 25 - 29, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.; August 30, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Sept 2-4, 3:30-5:30. Cheerleading: Aug 20 - 21, 4-8p.m.; Aug. 22 - 23, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.; August 25 - 29, 4 p.m. to 8...
Mandatory WP Sports Meetings
WAITSBURG - A mandatory sports meeting will take place for all WP fall athletes and their parents at 7 p.m. at the Waitsburg High School auditorium. A meeting for all high school and junior high coaches (head, assistant and volunteer) will take...
Apartment Owner Seeks Utility Rate Cap
WAITSBURG - Keith Parkins, owner of the apartments located at 731 Preston Avenue, approached the City Council at the July meeting regarding their prior decision not to renegotiate utility rates for...
Spinks is Honest, Intelligent and Hardworking
Dear Editor, I am endorsing Mark Spinks for the position of Walla Walla County Auditor. He is the right person for the job. Mark is a graduate of Texas State University with a degree in Business Management. His background is in information... Full story
Nysoe is Best Candidate
Dear Editor, We believe local government (city & county) is where democracy works best. At the local level, you know the people better who are in office or who are running for office. It's reasonably clear to see who understands and cares most about... Full story
Spinks is Right for Job
Dear Editor, I am supporting Mark Spinks for Walla Walla County Auditor, and urge you to vote for him, as well. Mark and I were co-workers at the County. Consequently, I know Mark is sincere in his desire and willingness to provide the taxpayers the...
Nysoe is Leader with Integrity
Dear Editor, I have known Dain Nysoe for over 50 years. Since grade school he has been a leader with integrity and thoughtfulness. Dain is the most qualified of all the three candidates running for Columbia County Commissioner. He grew up in a farm...
My Hobby is Collecting Hobbies
I n recent months I've attempted to take up cake decorating as a hobby. The results have ranged from borderline professional (the only-slightly-mangled owl cake I made for my cousin's graduation) to s... Full story
Ken Graham: From the Publisher
When I sit out on my deck in the evening, enjoying a beverage, I can look out on the hillside across the river and see the black skeletons of trees - lots of them. They were burned in the late summer... Full story
BIRTHDAYS
August 1: Karen Lyman, Jessie Winnett, Terry Lambert, Christina Bunch and Amber Woodworth. August 2: Heather Herion, Terry Presler, Malia Kalahele. August 3: Shannon Hodges, Christian Pearson, Stacey Estes, Troy Head, Karen Myers, Jeff Leid, Peter... Full story
POLICE NOTES
Waitsburg July 24 Deputy assisted elderly male who had been driving around the area and was lost and gave him a ride home to Walla Walla. Prescott July 22 Hit and run on South "D" Street and 2nd Street. Unknown vehicle struck and damaged a monument...
WEEKLY CALENDAR
3 Waitsburg School Board Special Meeting Preston Hall Board Room 8 p.m. The Board of Directors will review the proposed 2014-15 budget. District residents are invited to be heard for or against any part of the budget. Copies will be available at the...
Mutual of Omaha Seeks ‘Aha Moments’ for National TV Spot
WALLA WALLA - Local residents will have their shot at fame as the Aha Moment Tour visits Walla Walla this month. The mobile television studio in a 34'Airstream trailer will be downtown on the corner of S. 1st Ave. and E. Main Street on August 11-12...
Public is Invited to Potluck to Welcome Bicyclists
DAYTON – The public is invited to a community potluck at the First Congregational Church-UCC (214 S. 3rd St., Dayton) on Monday, August 4 at 6 p.m. in order to welcome bicyclists from the Fuller Center for Housing, a nonprofit Christian housing m...
