BRIEFS

FOURTH OF JULY PARADE

WAITSBURG - Waitsburg is celebrating July 4, RAIN OR SHINE, by having a parade at noon that day beginning at the fire station. In addition to the lovely flags that are now on display at our Waitsburg Hardware Store, everyone is welcome to bring their own flag and join the parade. The parade will return to the Hardware Store, sing a couple of patriotic songs and then proceed to the park. The Hardware Store is providing the hot dogs and buns for everyone. Free choice if anyone wants to bring any additional food, you're certainly welcome to do so.

DISPOSE OF YOUR DEBRIS

WAITSBURG -- The city of Waitsburg is offering a disposal service for city residents. Citizens can take any debris they may have from the recent wind storm to the waste water treatment plant for the next two weeks during regular business hours, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

HIRING OF AD IN PROGRESS

DAYTON -- The pool of candidates for the position of athletic director for the Dayton School District has nar- rowed to four. The four candidates' interviews concluded Wednesday, June 27, Dayton High School Principal Andy Maheras said. Maheras said he will have a recom- mendation to present to the school board at the Wednes- day, July 11 meeting.

The final four candidates were distilled from the nine who originally applied for the position.

"We have a good pool of candidates," Maheras said.

He added one of the candidates is local and all four candidates are from the surrounding area, within about a 60-mile radius. Once hired, the new athletic director will most likely begin work in August.

CHRISTIAN WOMEN'S BRUNCH

STARBUCK - The Christian Women's Connection Brunch will be from 10 a.m. to noon, July 11, at the home of Judy Jackson in Starbuck. The cost is $10 and it is ca- tered by Louann Truesdale. The theme of this brunch is Life is Sweet and recounts the story of Cindy Scinto and her lifesaving heart transplant. Music will be provided by Rachel Fitchen, a home-schooler from Pomeroy who has toured with the Salt & Light Christian youth music group. Also, Jennifer Hutchens of NW Queen Bees, which is located up the Tucannon Road, will share with us all the importance of honeybees and the many health benefits of honey in our diet. RESERVATIONS ARE NEEDED AND BABYSITTING IS AVAILABLE. Please call Judy Jackson at 399-2005 to reserve your lunch and also to let her know if you need a babysitter for the luncheon. Please honor your reservation; "gift" it to a friend, or call Judy by noon on Friday, July 6 to cancel if your plans change; otherwise, we are obligated to pay for your meal if you are unable to attend.

OPENING ON COUNTY COMMITTEE

WALLA WALLA -- Walla Walla County is seeking persons interested in serving as a representative for the Business/Industry position on the Walla Walla County Solid Waste Advisory Committee. Currently the SWAC is reviewing and updating the Walla Walla County Solid Waste Management Plan and members will need to regularly participate in monthly meetings lasting approxi- mately 1.5 hours each. For further information on the role of the SWAC, contact Melissa Warner, Sustainability Coordinator for the City of Walla Walla at 524-4549. The application form may be obtained from the Walla Walla County Commissioner's Office, County Public Health and Legislative Building 314 W. Main, Walla Walla, on the County website www.co.walla-walla.wa.us, or by calling 524-2505. Application deadline is June 27, 2012.

LACY LACERS TO HOLD LACE DAY

WALLA WALLA -- The public is invited to attend a Lace Day on July 7, Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Members of the Walla Walla Lacy Lacers and guests will gather to create lace at the Whitman Mission Na- tional Historic Site, 328 Whitman Mission Road, West of Walla Walla. A Lace Day is an opportunity for members to demonstrate their skills to the community. A Charter Chapter of the International Old Lacers, Inc. (I.O.L.I.), Walla Walla Lacy Lacers is a local group of volunteers who not only teach and promote lace making but also work to promote interest in the fine old laces. Members and guests will demonstrate bobbin lace, knitted lace, crocheted lace, and tatted lace.

Some "hands on" activities are planned, too. As a com- munity service, members are creating items for Project Warm-Up. In 2011, members donated books and hand- crafted lace bookmarks to adorn a mini-Christmas tree for a "Literacy and Lace Tree" at the Junior Club's Mini Christmas Tree Auction. For information about Walla Walla Lacy Lacers, please call Marilee at 529-7406.