Nestle' Gets Hostile Reception

WAITSBURG – "I understand that when an announcement is made that Nestle' is evaluating business opportunities in a community, it raises a lot of emotions. Water is an emotional topic," said Nestle' Waters Natural Resource Manager Bruce Lauerman as he opened his presentation at the city's July 20 city council meeting. In the case of Waitsburg, that may be an understatement.

Even harvesting farmers left their fields early to join the nearly 100 people who filled the chairs, lined the walls, and found seats on the floor in response – mostly to object – to the freshly issued media release stating...