Cowgirls don't cry by Tim Miser

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Glenda Schmidt is Grand Marshall for States Day 2014 By Victoria Walker

“I just can’t believe it because I have been driving the Grand Marshalls in the parades in Prosser for about 12 years. It isn’t me they want it is the car,” says Glenda Schmidt. “I am not an original Prosserite, so I am surprised they want me.” Schmidt has been in Prosser since 1978. She came to Prosser because she worked at the County Courthouse as an appraiser. Originally from West Richland she was born in Hanford at Kadlec which, at the time, was a Kwansit hut. “Everything was portable,” said Schmidt. She was a Richland High Bomber. Schmidt has two children; a son, Matt Brown, who will drive her in the parade and a daughter, Charlene Brown Ryan, who lives in Battleground, WA. “She (Charlene) was Miss Prosser in 1984 (or Jr. Miss),” says Schmidt. “Prosser has been really good to me’” said Schmidt. “I met my husband Herb Schmidt here. He was the mayor of Prosser for seven years and then on the City Council for seven years after that. He was a school teacher for 30 years at the junior and senior high school. He started teaching right out of college. He was one of the Iron Triad,” said Schmidt. “I think this is how it started, when Herb was running for council he would drive Mayor

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Hogue in the parade in the Mustang, then when Herb became Mayor, Marvin Ward would drive Herb in the parade but just in election years, then I drove Marvin Ward when he was running for a Mayor, then I ran for City Council and Matt, drove me. In 1990 Schmidt ran for County Assessor and lost, “So I quit the county and became a real estate appraiser-sole proprietor in Kennewick,” says Schmidt. “Herb passed away in 2002 and I brought the business home until 2006. Schmidt is a member of Beta Sigma Phi (for women who couldn’t go to college). “It is See MARSHALL on page 7

The 15th Annual A Night Out, Denim & Diamonds Saturday, Sept. 6 Prosser - Every September something special happens in Prosser, and it is always a “dazzling” time of the year in town. “A Night Out”® Committee and the PMH Foundation are pleased to announce that once again they will host the 15th Annual “A Night Out” benefit auction and dinner on Sept. 6 at the Yellow Rose Nursery and Display Gardens. This is one of Washington Wine Country’s premier charity events, hosting over 450 guests from across the Northwest. Last year’s event was a huge success because of people like you who gave generously of their finances, products, services and time. This Washington Wine Country Dinner & Auction is held annually on the Saturday after Labor Day. Join us at our Wine Country Gala reception and Silent Auction along with award winning wineries, NW Micro Breweries,

& Hors d’oeuvres in the stunning display gardens of the Yellow Rose Nursery. This year’s gourmet dinner will be served while auctioneer, John Topp, presents this year’s Live Auction. After dinner join us for dancing until 11pm with DJ music by Dan Burns 3D Productions. Reservations will be accepted in the order of return receipt. All seating will be assigned so please let us know with whom you wish to be seated. Friendship tables for eight are $1,200, Couples for $200.00 and Individual seats are $100.00, Visa, Mastercard and American Express accepted. To reserve you tickets you may call our message line at 509-788-6042 or on line at PMHFoundation.com Show your support for local quality healthcare by donating a Live or Silent Auction item.

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Cowgirls don’t cry By Victoria Walker

The sale of the lamb began after a prayer. “We prayed that this sale would be successful because Ms. Trump is such a key component to our chapter. She’s special to us and we would like to do something little, even though she’s done so much for our chapter,” said Lacey Desserault. Two Prosser FFA members, Tye Taylor and Lacey Desserault, brought an extra lamb to the Yakima Valley Fair to use the money from its sale to help with the medical expenses of Denine Trump, their FFA advisor, who is being treated for breast cancer. Tye then delivered a heartfelt speech capturing the audience and buyers attention, explaining to them how important Miss Trump has been to all of her Ag students and Prosser FFA. Tye went on to tell the audience how hard it must be financially to battle cancer. “We would like to help lift some of the burden off of her shoulders, it’s time we sacrificed a little for someone who does so much.” Sandra Desserault, mother to Lacey said, “Lacey and Tye had approached us about wanting to do something special for their Ag teacher / FFA Advisor, Denine Trump, who had been diagnosed with breast cancer.” “It broke my heart, honestly. We found out Ms. Trump was sick in the spring. She gathered each of her classes in a circle and told us some of what was going to go on in the future. It hit everybody pretty hard,” said Lacey.

Photo courtesy of Sandra Desserault

Tye Taylor, Denine Trump and Lacey Desserault at the fair before the auction.

“I was very confused and not sure how to feel, or what I could do to help,” said Tye. After a little thought the Desserault’s agreed to give the kids a fair lamb (they raise sheep/ lambs) to raise and sell at the Yakima Valley Jr Fair Market Stock Sale. At the July meeting for FFA, Tye and Lacey went to the fair board meeting and announced that they wanted to do this for

Ms. Trump, who wasn’t at the meeting that night. The answer was an immediate yes from all of the members. The board was very open and willing to help “keep it a secret”. We had no clue what to expect when it comes to the amount we were going to make. On that day, between the last market lamb to sell and before the beef sold, Lacey brought out the lamb, set him up and the sale

began. By the end of the sale the lamb had sold 10 times, as each purchaser, one after the other, donated the animal back to the young owners. In less than 20 minutes this lamb sold for $24,000 with all of the proceeds going to FFA Advisor, Miss Trump. “Our hopes and goal was to generate maybe $1,000 to $2,000. See COWGIRLS on page 7

Fallen Soldiers Banner Project By Victoria Walker

Shelly Best decided she would be the one to carry her husband’s banner for the States Day Parade. The banners represent the fallen heroes from the recent Iraq and Afghanistan wars from Washington State. “I had heard about the banners from a gal who went to a Wenatchee parade and said how cool it would be to get the banners here in Prosser,” said Best. Best made the phone call to Kim Cole in Spokane and it just so happens the banners were available. Cole is a Gold Star Mother. Gold Star Mothers were formed in the United States shortly after World War I to provide support for mothers who lost sons or daughters in the war. Cole started the banner project in 2009, and she has had the help of the Ladies Auxiliary to the VFW, Department of Washington to get all the banners made. “My husband, Marvin Best was killed on night patrol on June 20, 2004. He was a career Marine and was killed by an IED (road side bomb). He guarded key roadways for Iraq civilians. For the ten year anniversary of his death, I thought this would be a way to honor him.

The Prosser Record-Bulletin would like to wish you and your families a happy and safe Labor Day holiday. The Record-Bulletin office will be closed for Labor Day, Sept. 1. For editorial content in the Sept. 3 edition of the paper, the absolute deadline will be Friday, Aug. 29 at noon. Display ad sales deadline is Thursday Aug. 28 at 5 p.m., classified word ad deadline is Thursday, Aug. 28 at 5 p.m., and too late to classify deadline is Tuesday, Sept. 3 at 10 a.m.

This community took care of us when he passed away so this is for the community too,” said Best. “It puts things in a whole different perspective.” “We are both from Prosser,” said Best. “The ten year anniversary has been tough for some reason.” “The Fallen hero banner project was started in September 2007 after we lost our son in Iraq to bring honor and remembrance to our fallen heroes,” said Cole. The project makes a banner for each of the fallen soldiers in Washington State who have fought in Iraq and Afghanistan. The banners memorialize the soldiers

who gave the ultimate sacrifice to the country. The banners are carried in parades and displayed at venues across the state. The banners project has worked with the Army from Fort Lewis, the Navy from NAS Whidbey Island and the Naval Base Kitsap to have the banners carried with honor by their brothers and sisters in arms. The banners are 2.5 x 3.5 feet and include the photo, rack and branch of military date of birth and death and their hometown. “I have talked with people who have seen the banners and they say they are amazed at the impact the banners

have in person. I haven’t seen them in person yet. It will be interesting,” said Best. Alaska Airlines will fly the banners to their destinations within the state without charge. The banners for the States Day Parade will come to Prosser from Spokane. Anyone who wants to carry a banner can do so. Fred Carroll is helping to arrange for banner carriers. Since the project started, the banners have been displayed in 100+ parades and events around Washington State. For more information or to ask about banners, email; mkc1220@ msn.com

Banners carried by volunteers and family members of fallen soldiers in a parade.

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West Nile virus infection confirmed in Washington resident Olympia - A Walla Walla County man is the first Washington resident in 2014 known to have been infected with West Nile virus in our state. The man in his 20s was likely exposed near his home and was hospitalized. The infection was confirmed by testing at the Washington State Public Health Laboratories in Shoreline. Two other Washington residents have been diagnosed with the infection this year, both with exposures in other states. A King County man in his 70s and a Grays Harbor woman in her 50s were infected with West Nile virus this year while traveling out of state. Additional reports of possible infections are currently under investigation. “The mosquito samples that have tested positive for West Nile virus in eastern Washington this season are a reminder that the virus is here and we should protect ourselves,” said State Health Officer Dr. Kathy Lofy. “The best prevention is to avoid mosquito bites — at home and while traveling.” So far, 34 mosquito samples have tested positive for West Nile virus in 2014, including Benton County (11), Franklin County (11), and Grant County (12). The number of positive mosquito samples detected this year has already surpassed the number found during the past three years,

combined (28). West Nile virus is primarily a bird disease, and often dead birds are an early sign that the disease is active in an area. People may report dead birds online to public health officials. So far this year no dead birds have been reported with the infection in the state. Most people infected with West Nile virus will have no symptoms at all. Others may develop fever, headache, or body aches. For a small percentage of people, West Nile virus infection can be very serious, resulting in encephalitis, meningitis, or other complications. People over age 50 have the highest risk for serious illness. Last year, only two human infections of West Nile virus were reported, and both were exposed out of state. During 2012, four cases were reported. The state most active year was 2009, in which there were 38 human cases, 95 animal cases (including birds), and 364 positive mosquito samples. It’s impossible to predict what each year may bring, so it’s important to do things to prevent mosquito bites and protect yourself from West Nile virus infection. More information is available on the agency’s West Nile virus information line, 1-866-78-VIRUS (1866-788-4787) and on the West Nile virus website.

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Wow did we ever exceed that,” said Sandra. “The outpouring of generosity of our local FFA and 4-H families, our local businesses and our local farmers has us feeling so truly blessed to be a part of such a wonderful and caring community.” “This was just an incredible

experience for all of us, and Tye was an incredible partner too. We worked well together. Ms. Trump is an incredible lady and our chapter wouldn’t be the largest in the state without her,” says Lacey. “Ms. Trump is the strongest woman I know. I read a quote that

says, “God gives his hardest battles to his strongest soldiers,” and I couldn’t agree more. I know that she will be the hardest fighting cancer patient that they have ever seen, because you see ‘cowgirls don’t cry’,’ said Tye.

Editor’s note: Lacey’s 15 and going to be a sophomore at Prosser High School, this will be her second year in FFA. Tye is 16 and going to be a junior at PHS, this will be Tye’s third year in FFA.

Fall chinook harvest to be allowed in the Snake River On Aug. 30 through Oct. 3, the Snake River will open for harvest of hatchery fall chinook on the waters of the Columbia River from the railroad bridge between Burbank and Kennewick upstream approximately 2.1 miles to the first power line crossing upstream of the navigation light on the point of Sacajawea State Park (Snake River Confluence Protection Area) and on the Snake River from the Columbia River confluence to the Oregon State line (located approximately seven miles upstream of the mouth of the Grande Ronde River). The 2014 Columbia River forecasted return of upriver bright adults is 919,000 adults, with a significant proportion of these fish expected to return to the Snake River. Significant steelhead fisheries also occur in the area and some hatchery fall chinook are expected to be caught during steelhead fishing. Retention of hatchery fall chinook is not expected to increase impacts to Endangered Species Act listed wild fall chinook. Therefore, adipose clipped hatchery fall chinook that are caught can be retained in the Snake River. The salmon daily harvest limit in the Washington portion of the Snake River is six (6) adipose fin-clipped fall chinook adults (24 inches in length and larger), and six (6) adipose fin-clipped jack fall chinook (less than 24 inches). Minimum size for chinook that can be retained in the Snake River is 12 inches. Harvest of hatchery chinook (adults and jacks) is allowed seven

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days per week. Anglers must cease fishing for salmon and steelhead for the day once they have retained three (3) hatchery steelhead - regardless of whether the salmon daily limit has been retained. Adipose finclipped fish must have a healed scar at the location of the missing fin. All chinook and steelhead with unclipped adipose fins must be immediately released unharmed. In addition, anglers must use barbless hooks when fishing for chinook or steelhead in the Snake River and the Snake River Confluence Protection Area. Anglers cannot remove any chinook or steelhead from the water unless it is retained as part of the daily bag limit. Anglers should be sure to identify their catch because returning unmarked chinook salmon, coho salmon and steelhead are also in the Snake River during this fishery. Anglers are reminded to refer to the 2014 / 2015 Fishing in Washington sport fishing rules pamphlet for other regulations, including possession limits, safety closures, etc.

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The sheep raised and cared for by Lacey Desserault for the Benton County Fair and Rodeo in Grandview.

Photo courtesy of Sandra Desserault

A prayer was performed with a friend, just the three of them. “We just prayed that we could have God bless us,” said Taylor.

Apply now for Fair jobs Each year the Central Washington State Fair employs hundreds of Yakima Valley residents during the 10-day event. And this year is no exception. While many of the fair jobs in admissions, concessions, security and in fairgrounds maintenance have already been filled, anyone interested in applying for any open Fair jobs should contact WorkSource at 306 Division Street in Yakima. WorkSource is taking Fair job applications now and will conduct interviews on Wednesday, September 3. Appointments for the interviews will be made by WorkSource in advance. Individual vendors, concessionaires and the carnival may also be hiring for Fair time jobs. Anyone wishing to apply for one of those openings should also contact WorkSource from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. This year’s Central Washington State Fair runs from September 19-28 in Yakima.

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a sisterhood which is valuable to me with very dear friends,” says Schmidt. She has been an Elder in Covenant Presbyterian Church many times, she sits on the Planning Commission, the Civil Service Board, and the Historic Downtown Prosser Association board and sometimes “I help the Chamber out for their events and Balloon Rally. The sorority sells memorabilia for the

rally. I read a lot and love Turner Classic Movies.” Schmidt is the past winner of Prosser outstanding woman of year of 2003. She is humble and worried she is bragging too much. Schmidt is also President of Women’s Auxiliary but says it is volunteer position. The Auxiliary runs the gift shop for the hospital. With funds raised through the gift

shop the Auxiliary gives two $1,500 dollar scholarships to students or they help buy equipment for the hospital. “Our only income is from gift shop and sales.” said Schmidt. “I always thought the Grand Marshal was someone the City admired and it is very, very humbling,” says Schmidt “or it could be because I have the car.”

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