EDITOR'S NOTES
Welcome Waitsburg and Prescott / We Have Web
COMMENT
Comment: School Funding and the Wind
Comment: A NY Times Columnist's Backyard
Comment: Dayton City Council Endorses Wind Energy
NEWS
Planning Commission Considers Wind Power and Many Other Issues
The Columbia County Planning Commission hopes to complete its recommendations for
the update of the county's Comprehensive Plan before the end of the year.
by Ken Graham
Columbia County Welcomes New Planning Director
Rich Hendrickson comes to Columbia County to continue his long career as an urban planner.
by Ken Graham
Dayton Schools Named "Schools of Distinction"
Dayton's High School and Middle School rank among the top 5% in improvement of WASL scores over six years.
by Ken Graham
FEATURE STORIES
"Beauty and the Beast"
This year's fall musical is "family fare" and a "family affair".
Story by Shelly Franklin, Photos by Brian Graham and Shelly Franklin
"Beautiful Belle" is Allyce Barry
Beginning with "The Music Man", Allyce has performed in nearly 25 stage productions.
by Shelly Franklin
Behind the Scenes (Literally)
Local Artists Debbie Baxter and Brian Graham paint sets for the fall musicals.
by Ken Graham
SPORTS
Local "Old Guys" Take Gold at Senior Games
Terry Nealey and Dick Rubenser lead a team of geezer b-ballers to the title at St. George, Utah
By Ken Graham
COLUMNS
Shelly Franklin: Dayton Schools
Dayton High Students Meet Governor Gregoire
Tanya Patton: Columbia County Rural Library District
Meet Heather Stearns - Dayton's Newest Librarian
Mira Kvame: Columbia County Health System
Home for the Holidays at Booker Rest Home
ONE MORE THING . . .
Jack and Mary and the Beanstalks
by Ken Graham