Articles from the September 11, 2014 edition
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COLUMBIA PULP BEGINS RECRUITING
DAYTON - Executives of Columbia Pulp say they are accepting resumes from candidates for senior administrative and management positions at the new straw pulp plant that will soon begin construction...
PORTABLE PIG SCALE PROVES PROFITABLE
DAYTON - A porcine virus, never before seen in the U.S., has added to the challenge of raising fair pigs. But Dayton community members have come together to help ease the burden for local 4-H and FFA...
Columbia County Fair Livestock Results
Waitsburg FFA GOATS Taylor Spoonemoore: Champion Market, Reserved Grand Champion Fitting & Showing Kassidy Kuykendall: Reserve Grand Champion Market, Grand Champion Fitting & Showing, Reserve Grand...
Heirloom Gardeners Weekend
DAYTON - The Dayton Chamber of Commerce, the Dayton Historic Depot and the Port of Columbia are partnering for the second annual Heirloom Gardeners Food and Wind Weekend, to be held here September 19-21. The event will showcase food, wine and tour...
UPCOMING SPORTS
WP Football Day Date Opponent Location Time Friday 12-Sep White Swan Waitsburg 7:00 Friday 19-Sep Orofino Waitsburg 7:00 WP Volleyball Day Date Opponent Location Time Sat 20 Sept. WP Tournament Waitsburg TBA WP SOCCER Date Opponent Place... Full story
CARDINALS CRUISE TO ROAD WIN AT MAC-HI
MILTON-FREEWATER - Waitsburg-Prescott running back Chance Leroue rumbled for 150 yards and scored three touchdowns to lead the Cardinals to a road victory against the Mac-Hi Pioneers on Friday. Quarte...
RAINBOW GIRLS RECEIVE STATE APPOINTMENTS
WAITSBURG - For the first time in five years, representatives from Waitsburg's Rainbow Chapter have been appointed to state level Grand Offices. Current Worthy Advisor Kendra Roberts and Past Worthy...
Waitsburg’s “Burly Cupid” Will Be Missed
WAITSBURG – A handful of individuals in every community make their mark by fulfilling the call to civic responsibility by working with clubs and organizations and/or holding public office in order t...
“FOUNDING FATHERS” FUNDRAISER
WAITSBURG - The passion artist Jeffrey Hill holds for Waitsburg's Main Street Art project was evident as he shared his vision for "The Founding Fathers" sculpture with the Waitsburg Arts Commission an...
Turner Cares About the Community
Dear Editor, I had the pleasure of getting to know Sheriff John Turner while I served as an advisor to Walla Walla Dispatch. I recall Sheriff Turner's excellent demeanor and ethics as the task of upgrading the County's communications system came... Full story
If It Isn’t Broken, Don’t Fix It!
Dear Editor, I am fairly new to Walla Walla; I've been employed as a Corrections Officer for the Walla Walla County Sheriff's Office for 14 months. I've had the privilege of working for a sheriff's office that demonstrates professionalism to the high...
EMMA PHILBROOK: STUDENT LIFE
Some people go to county fairs for the rodeos; others for the deep-fried Twinkies; still others to see the amazing things people can do with yarn or wood. I go for the chickens. If you're ever hunting around for me at one of these events, go straight... Full story
Ken Graham: From the Publisher
The great thing in this world is not so much where we stand, as in what direction we are moving ~Oliver Wendell Holmes You better start swimming or sink like a stone, 'cause the times they are... Full story
BIRTHDAYS
Sept. 11: Kathleen Johnson, Roger Becker, Justin Bergevin, Jason Crawford, Bonnie Olson. Sept. 12: Jim Pearson, Glenn Hayes, Marshal McKinley, Mitch Gagnon, Chelsi Hermanns. Sept. 13: Dave McKenzie, Sr., Jeffrey Hofer, Joey Garcia, Nadine Scoggins,... Full story
Howard Whipple
A service to remember and celebrate the life of Howard Whipple will be held on September 20, 2014 at 1:30 PM at Dayton United Methodist Church. The family would be honored by your attendance....
POLICE NOTES
Waitsburg/Prescott September 7 Attempted burglary on W. 2nd Street, Prescott; suspect attempted to gain entry into the pump room under the Prescott Pool. Attempted burglary on Touchet Street, Prescott; suspect attempted to gain entry into a vacant... Full story
WEEKLY CALENDAR
2 Dayton Senior Round Table Senior Center (403 E. Patit St.) 12 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Meals are $4 for those over 60 and $7 for those under 60. Enjoy a hot meal in a social setting. Play pool, cards or spend time visiting. Call 382-2836 to... Full story
Music at the Prescott Plaza
PRESCOTT - The public is invited to celebrate Prescott's new gathering spot, "The Prescott Plaza, with an evening of live music on Friday, September 12 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. The plaza is located next to the Tuxedo Bar & Grill on "D" Street in... Full story
Waitsburg Commercial Club Meeting
WAITSBURG - The first membership meeting of the 2014-15 year will take place Tuesday, Sept. 16 at 6:30 p.m. and Waitsburg Town Hall. Shane McGuire, COO of the Columbia County Health Systems will speak on the upcoming hospital levy. Dinner is $12 and...
Mobile Food Bank
DAYTON - The mobile food bank will be at the Columbia County Fairgrounds on Wednesday, Sept. 17 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. All citizens are eligible to receive food items that may include meat, produce and other perishables. Volunteers are needed for...
PIONEER PORTRAITS
Ten Years Ago September 16, 2004 The 31st Annual Pioneer Fall Festival will get underway on Sunday, Sept. 19, promptly at 11 a.m. with an interdenominational church service on the lawn of the Bruce Memorial Museum. That will be followed by the...
