Articles from the August 26, 2010 edition
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Prescott Appoints Interrim Superintendent
PRESCOTT - The Board of the Prescott School District has appointed a former deputy superintendent of Walla Walla Public Schools as its interim superintendent. The district announced the temporary appointment after an executive session before its...
Wildfires Reach Tucannon River Valley
DAYTON - Several homeowners were evacuated from the Tucannon River valley Thursday as dozens of firefighters from three counties battled wildfires that spread across thousands of acres northeast of Dayton. A fire that started off Patit Road Tuesday...
Retirement Reception For Pam Conover
The Board of Directors of the Waitsburg School District will host a reception for retiring teacher Pam Conover at the Waitsburg Elementary School 4:30 - 6 p.m. Sunday Aug. 26....
STORK CALL
Cherri Lynn Mathews, daughter of Danika Hankins Sean Mathews was born at St Mary Medical Center on August 19, 2010. Cherri weighed 8 lb, 2 oz and measured 21 inches. Proud grandparents include: Tom Mary Mathews of Waitsburg and Susan Louie M...
MEMORIALS
Memorial Fund of the Waitsburg Historical Society In Loving Memory of Joe Abbey, From: Jan Eastman, Lois and Herb Mettler, Lee and Carol Pennell, Velma Sickles, Dorne and Dorothy Hall, Ted and Sharon Penner, Bettie Chase, Northwest Grain Gr...
THANK YOU
The family of Carl Henze wishes to thank the community and our friends for all of the support, prayers, flowers, cards and food during our time of loss. Ardie Henze and family....
POLICE NOTES
8-17: Vandalism. Broken sprinkler heads reported on 2nd Street, Dayton. Civil. Report of possible vandalism to residence on Spring Street, Dayton. Dangerous Animal. Young cougar sighted in field above Dayton Ave., Dayton. 8-18: Found Property....
Wine & Country Living
Onion Salesman Todd Richard of Walla Walla Gardeners tells me the business of packing and selling red, yellow, white and sweet onions is brisk this season. Talk about longevity, Walla Walla Gardeners has been in business for over one hundred years....
PIONEER PORTRAITS
Ten Years Ago September 7, 2000 The 2000 small grains crop will be long remembered for its yields and quality as "best-ever." Some farmers reported yields of 110, 120 or 130 acres, leading to yields over 20 percent above average. Many local youth s...
LOCAL PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT RETIRES
WAITSBURG - Ken Dyball, physician assistant for the Columbia County Hospital District and Waitsburg Family Clinic, will be retiring on Aug. 27 after 30 years in the medical field. The hospital district invites members of the community to a no-host...
ROCK ‘N REDEEMER CONCERT
DAYTON - The public is invited to a free Rock'n Redeemer Concert Sunday, Aug. 29, at the Dayton City Park and Pool from 3-7 p.m. Guests are invited to participate in family-friendly praise and worship with live music playing all afternoon. Sloppy...
CONCERT TO BENEFIT LOCAL FAMILY
PRESCOTT - The Tuxedo Bar Grill in Prescott will present a benefit concert Friday, Aug. 27, from 8 p.m. until midnight to raise money for the Vawter family. Local music group Frog Hollow will perform. Tickets are $10 at the door, and all proceeds...
DAYTON CONSIDERS ONLINE SCHOOL
DAYTON - A representative of the Greenways Academy and Online School will speak about the potential benefits of adding online options to the Dayton School District on Wednesday, Sept. 1, at 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium. Superintendent Doug Johnson...
Downtown Dayton Has A “Little Bit Of Country”
DAYTON - Shelly Morris has a passion for pies. She likes to bake them, serve them up and watch people enjoy them. This enthusiasm for sweet, crusty treats led Morris, a Dayton native, to open a new...
CYCLE OREGON VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
WAITSBURG - Cycle Oregon needs volunteers for emergency transportation of participants back to Elgin, Ore., from Waitsburg on Sept. 14-15, day or night. This volunteer will need a vehicle that can be used to haul participants and their bicycles....
WHEAT, WINE AND WHEELS
WAITSBURG - Registration begins now for this event on Sept. 15, during Cycle Oregon, from 2-5 p.m. on the grounds of the historic Bruce Memorial Museum on Main Street in Waitsburg. Taste award-winning wines from more than 25 wineries from Walla Walla...
HOSPITAL REPORT THURSDAY
DAYTON - The consultant hired to conduct a work environment assessment report of Columbia County Hospital District #1 will present her findings during the district board's regular meeting at 6 p.m. on Thursday. Unlike previous meetings, a...
Fairbound
WAITSBURG - Kim Hamann has presented pigs at local fairs before, but her favorite animal to raise and show is a sheep. One of the reasons is that the 14-year-old Future Farmers of America member...
Matters of Record
Dear Editor, Ten years ago Clarence Stearns made a choice and a mistake that nearly ruined his life, not to mention being an affront to the country and to its laws. Ten years ago he thought his life was ruined anyway, with back-breaking child...
Supports Rea Culwell
Dear Editor, I would like to share with your readers why I support Rea Culwell for reelection as Columbia County Prosecutor. Prior to retiring and relocating to Dayton four years ago, I lived and worked in NC, SC, TX and VA. I was called to serve as...
