Articles from the October 2, 2014 edition
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New Grief Group Starting
DAYTON - Dayton resident Teeny McMunn will lead a group for those who have recently lost loved ones. The group will meet on Wednesdays for 10 weeks, beginning October 15, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Dayton First Congregational Church. The book... Full story
Shoreline Visioning Workshops Coming
DAYTON - Columbia County residents are invited to participate in the Shoreline Master Program update process by attending a shoreline visioning workshop. Workshops will take place at three locations on October 9. - 1 to 2:30 pm at Starbuck City Hall...
FIRST THURSDAY CONCERTS RESUME
WALLA WALLA - This year's First Thursday concerts will commence October 2 at St. Paul's Episcopal Church (323 Catherine Street). The program, which runs from 12:15 to 12:50 will feature Mark Brown, a jazz pianist and vocalist. The concert is free,...
WENAHA GALLERY ARTISTS’ RECEPTION
DAYTON - The Wenaha Gallery (219 E. Main) will be hosting two prominent artists at a reception on Saturday, Oct. 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The reception will feature Janene Grende of Sandpoint, Ida. and Craig Whitcomb of Lewiston, Ida. Grende is...
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Voters to Weigh in on Hospital’s Future
DAYTON - On November 2, voters in the Columbia County Hospital District will decide whether to approve a $5.5 million bond levy measure that would finance a major renovation and reconfiguration of...
PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP
DAYTON - Master photographer John Clement, of Kennewick, will be offering a photography workshop on Oct. 11 - 12. Clement has received more than 60 national and international awards for his fine art and commercial photography. The weekend will...
YOUNGLIFE FUNDRAISER
DAYTON - YoungLife would like to invite local citizens to attend their annual fundraiser pie auction and banquet and learn how God is working among local high schoolers. Dayton and Waitsburg students traveled to camp together this summer and invite... Full story
WAITSBURG TO HOST BIG BAND AND CHOIR
WAITSBURG - Hundreds of musicians will come together in Waitsburg on Wednesday, October 22, for the Southeast Washington Music Educators (SEWMEA) High School MASS Band and Choir 2014. The musicians will perform that evening. This year's... Full story
Schroeder Becomes Kiwanis Lt. Governor
DAYTON - In a ceremony last week, Dayton resident Gary Schroeder was sworn in as Lieutenant Governor for Division 54 of the Pacific Northwest District of Kiwanis International. He was sworn in by... Full story
WP X-C Runners Take Ribbons in D9 League Meet
RICHLAND - The WP Cross-country team traveled to Richland for a D9 League meet at Johnson Park on Wed. Sept. 24 then to the Inland Empire Klassic meet at Lewiston Orchards on Sat., Sept. 27. Both WP...
Lady Cards Have Busy Week
WAITSBURG - WP kicked off league play in Asotin with a four-set win against the Pirates on Sept. 23. Set scores were 25-13, 24-26, 25-11, 25-13. Stat leaders were Kassidy Kuykendall with 15 assists,... Full story
DAYTON DEFEATS DESALES IN FOUR
WALLA WALLA - The Lady 'Dawgs took down the DeSales Irish on the Irish court on Sept. 23. DeSales took the first match, but the Bulldogs recovered to win the next three. Match scores were 18-25,...
Tigers Overwhelm Valley Christian
PRESCOTT - The Waitsburg-Prescott soccer team hosted Liberty Christian of Spokane last week, and handed the visitors a big shutout, 11-0. For the game, six Tigers scored goals, including Ernesto...
KEN GRAHAM: ON SPORTS
So you say you want to learn to be a more humble person? May I suggest publishing a newspaper? Everyone makes mistakes of course, but ours are printed in permanent ink - more than a thousand times....
Cardinals Fall Hard in Heppner
HEPPNER, Ore. - The Waitsburg-Prescott football team was no match for the Heppner Mustangs on Friday, as the Cardinals took a big loss, 45-7. After running back/ linebacker Chance Leroue went out...
REPUBLICAN POTLUCK IN WAITSBURG
WALLA WALLA - The Walla Walla County Republican Party will hold a harvest potluck and candidate meet and greet on October 13 in Waitsburg. The event will be held at the Waitsburg Lions Hall at the Waitsburg Fairgrounds and will start at 6pm. Guests...
Glenn & Sally Baker Receive Honors
PULLMAN - Waitsburg High School graduates Glenn and Sally (Chase) Baker, who graduated in 1960 and 1961, respectively, were recently recognized as lifetime Benefactors of the Washington State Universi... Full story
Tom Richardson in the Spotlight
COLLEGE PLACE - On December 5, former Waitsburg resident Tom Richardson will be honored in a pictorial calendar and with a reception at the Governor's Mansion in Olympia. The honor is part of Richards... Full story
School District Seeks Input on Facilities
DAYTON - In April, a bond levy measure that would have financed a major overhaul of school facilities in Dayton was soundly defeated by voters. More than 72% voted no. After considering the results,... Full story
SHEEP TO SHAWL RETURNS TO KIRKMAN HOUSE
WALLA WALLA - Sheep to Shawl, a free, popular family festival exploring how ancestors made their clothing from wool, will be held at the Kirkman House Museum on Sat. Oct. 4 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m....
Frenchtown Rendevous is Oct. 4
LOWDEN - The annual Frenchtown Rendezvous will take place Saturday, from 1-5 p.m. at Frenchtown HallinLowden.Thebenefit,whichincludesa4p.m. dinner, wine, beer, entertainment, historical displays and... Full story
Rea Culwell has Proven Track Record
Dear Editor, Rea Culwell is our prosecutor for the future. She and her family are an asset to Columbia County. Rea has the experience and training, and has invested her hard work in and is dedicated to making Columbia County not only her home, but a...
Jackson Has Shown Proven Skills
Dear Editor, We have two viable candidates for Columbia County Commissioner. I believe the best qualified is Merle Jackson who has shown the proven leadership and management skills needed to be on the Columbia County Board of Commissioners. Merle... Full story
Merle Jackson is Highly Qualified
Dear Editor, One of the main duties of our county commissioners is to oversee the county budget. I feel a candidate needs to have the basic knowledge of finances and management in order to do this properly. Over the course of his life, Merle Jackson...
