Articles from the October 20, 2011 edition
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Dayton Hit By Burglaries
DAYTON - Residential burglaries are on the rise in Dayton, especially in vacant homes, according to Sheriff Walt Hessler. He is urging neighbors call law enforcement as soon as they see any suspicious activity to catch the burglars. "We've never had...
Volunteers Needed For Tire Recycling
WAITSBURG -- Walla Walla County residents will have one last chance to dispose of tires free of charge in 2011. The final event will be on Oct. 22 at the Waitsburg Fairgrounds from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and all county residents can attend the event....
Dayton Meets Its Match
DAYTON -- Each at the top of their league, the Bulldogs and Tigerscots clashed Tuesday in a match that was more playoff preparation than victory for the Dayton team. The Bulldogs, who fell victim to...
WP Middle School Runners Shine
WAITSBURG - WP's middle school runners saw successes and personal record races on Oct. 12 at a meet at Pioneer Middle School in Walla Walla. WP middle school runner Emily Adams placed first in the...
WHS Homecoming
WAITSBURG -- WHS Homecoming is coming up. Friday is Spirit Day for students with an assembly in the gym for Barbie Bob and a pep rally. Cross Country competes in Pendleton at 4 p.m. and the football game is at 7 p.m. The Homecoming court will be... Full story
Bulldogs Post Best Record In Six Years
DAYTON - Coming off of a narrow defeat against the Cardinals, the Bulldogs didn't necessarily need a confidence booster going into Friday night's game against Tekoa/Oasksdale/Rosalia. With good reason...
WP Comes Up Short Against The Irish
WALLA WALLA-The WP Lady Cardinals were defeated at the hands of the Desales fighting Irish Tuesday night in Walla Walla. The loss puts them in fourth place in District Nine. The first game got off to...
Cards Maintain Winning Streak, 7-0
PASCO --The WP Cardinals held off an air attack by the Tri- City Prep Jaguars last Friday night to remain undefeated, 7-0. The Jaguars took the opening kickoff and began an opening drive on its own 34...
Valley Soccer Teams Make And Meet Goals
PRESCOTT -- The Tigers and the Bulldogs measured their progress quite differently in Tuesday's matchup at Prescott. Superficially, the score would put them light years apart. WP swept Dayton away,...
Monroe Play Offers Insight Into Actress’ Tragic Tale
WALLA WALLA -- The set never changes throughout the play. We're always just a breath away from Marilyn Monroe in her sanctum: in her bedroom, in her dressing room, at her makeup table, eavesdropping... Full story
POLICE NOTES
Dayton 10-12 Cows at large on Hogeye Hollow Road. Cows loose at Bundy Hollow. Vehicle vandalism reported on East Main Street. Vandalism reported on East Main Street. Stray cows on North Touchet. Male on mini motorcycle driving illegally on Dayton...
Wine & Country Living
I was in Berkeley, Calif., this weekend tasting wine in an unusual bottle shop; inside the Berkeley Municipal Utilities Pump House. Today, owner Peter Eastlake operates his, "Vintage Berkeley," inside the historical building. Vintage is a unique...
PIONEER PORTRAITS
Ten Years Ago May 18, 2001 In this issue, the community is reminded to turn back the clock on one page, while on another page a rare photo of the fire of 1911, which consumed Mosgrove's general store and the barber shop next door marks past events....
Candidates Fighting For Port Commission Spot
WALLA WALLA - In this November's General Election, the six-year incumbent will go head-to-head with a new contender for the chance to serve as commissioner of the Port of Walla Walla District 2....
BRIEFS
CITY LOOKS AT REMOVING BMX TRACK WAITSBURG - During Wednesday night's Waitsburg City Council meeting, the city staff and council will discuss closing the BMX track on Main Street. City Clerk Randy Hinchliffe said the track was built by the Lion's...
Thank You
Thank you to our many friends for the cards, calls, flowers and memorials to Rev. Mosier, choir, Randy, Presbyterian Women for lunch and Rose for all her help. Lillian Judd and Family...
Dear Editor,
The choice is clear -- Mike Fredrickson is the best and most qualified candidate for Walla Walla port commissioner. Mike is a wellinformed leader who is honest and straightforward. He has a proven track record of leadership with the port and in...
To the Editor,
I can't believe what I'm hearing and reading about turning off water service for "nuisance violations" and water bill outstanding balances. The two issues are unrelated and the business about unpaid bills seems to have appeared as an afterthought to...
Dear Editor,
Leadership changes are badly needed at the Port of Walla Walla to protect the integrity and financial interests of the organization. In every interview and debate in this race, Barlow Corkrum has demonstrated the knowledge and leadership needed to... Full story
Dear Editor,
The rich are getting richer. The top 400 earners in this country own about half of America's wealth. The top 20 percent own 84 percent of America's wealth. Meanwhile, the poor are getting poorer. Millions of Americans are out of work with dwindling... Full story
Dear Editor:
In recent years the Port of Walla Walla has done a good job maintaining a balance of the different types of properties to have available for local and outside parties to utilize for creating new and expanding businesses, which creates jobs. Much of t...
To the Editor:
As a contender for Dayton General Hospital board commissioner in the recent primary, I was very impressed with the answers given by my fellow challenger Colleen Sproul to the questions posed by the Dayton Chronicle. Your readers might easily have... Full story
Sign Of The Times
I n this week's edition, we're carrying an update on the prosecution of three suspected marijuana growers who were arrested in or near the Umatilla National Forest during several raids this summer. The case of the first suspect, Santiago Orozco Contr... Full story
