PIONEER PORTRAITS

Ten Years Ago

September 26, 2013

Doug Warnock, a retired WSU/Extension Agent, received the National Association of County Agricultural Agents’ Hall of Fame Award at the association’s annual meeting in Pittsburg, Penn. on September 19. Warnock served in three Washington Counties: Walla Walla (1961-1973), Asotin (1973-1978), and Kittitas (1978-1996). He now lives near Prescott. Warnock’s 35-year career with Washington State University began in 1961. He started the “Steer, Lamb and Hog of Merit” youth programs that helped adults and youth recognize desirable carcasses that meet industry standards for quality. He was instrumental in the development of the Pacific Northwest Junior Lamb Carcass Show, focusing on the production of lambs that meet top market standards. Hundreds of sheep producers, and 4-H/FFA members learned about selection and feeding of lambs to meet quality criteria.

Twenty-Five Years Ago

October 1, 1998

[Photo Caption] Coach Karen Huwe guides her team during a timeout in Tuesday’s match against Prescott, which Waitsburg won, continuing their undefeated streak to 13-0. She is surrounded by, from left, Jessica Hansen (14), Melissa Wyatt (13), Kelly McCaw, Anne Bickelhaupt, and Wendy Jones.

Fifty Years Ago

September 27, 1973

Jim Leid, Wait-Hi graduate who is a defensive tackle on the University of Montana football team, was chosen “defensive player-of-the-week” by the Big Sky Conference, and was awarded the same honor by the University coaching staff. Jim had 13 unassisted tackles, seven assists, and four tackles for losses in Montana’s 31-10 loss to the University of North Dakota. Jim is a two-year letterman at UM and in his second year as a started in the defensive line. Defense is the Grizzly strong suit this season, and Jim is one of the top performers on that unit. Leid is a senior majoring in education, and he plans to coach after his graduation. He has participated in a recent clinic for the 300 members of Missoula’s grade school football program. George Fultz, University of Montana Sports Information Director, added this footnote to his letter: “Jim is married, and from my association with him I believe him to be a credit to your community. He is a gentleman and a pleasant individual.”

Seventy-Five Years Ago

October 1, 1948

Bob Sickles of Yelm, Wa. is training at Maybac Inc. to be an outside salesman.

Lyman Poierier was elected captain of the school safety patrol at a meeting held in the eighth-grade room Friday. Taking the patrol over were Dick Brunton, Howard Carson, Leo Cobb, Rodney Dilts, Francis Donnelly, Zane Johnson, Buster Katsel, Marvin Klundt, David McConnell, Mike Snyder, and Bobby Wright.

Early morning frosts have ushered in fall weather this week with lowest temperatures at 32 degrees.

One Hundred Years Ago

October 5, 1923

The football game with Touchet last Friday played on the home gridiron proved to be an overwhelming victory for Waitsburg. The game was the home teams from start to finish, the final score being 65-0.

Manuel Nascimento headed a bunch of Starbuck citizens who were in town advertising the Starbuck Rodeo.

Last Sunday was promotion day at the Methodist Church. Four students received medals for being present every Sunday for a year: Pauline Fullerton, Donavon James, and Laurence Fullerton.

One Hundred Twenty-Five Years Ago

October 8, 1898

Our old Friend C. H. Erwin, well known in this city and who for the past eight years has been O. R. & N. agent at Colfax, has resigned his position and is now engaged in the grocery business.

Ira Chew, Dick Roberts, and Bert Dixon left last night for Spokane to see the sights at the Fruit Fair.

Fred Aldrich returned home from the Palouse country on Friday evening with his harvest outfit and crew. Fred reports the grain yield in that part of the country not nearly so heavy as has been reported.