RICHLAND -- The Columbia River Young Marines is holding an informational meeting for potential recruits ages 8 to 18 and their parents at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Richland Police Department.
The group is one of more than 300 units of the national Young Marines Program, which began in 1958.
The nonprofit organization focuses on character building through self-discipline, teamwork and leadership.
For more information, call 582-9208 or go to www.crym.org.
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Young Marines group looking for new members
Young Marines group looking for new members
The Columbia River Young Marines are looking for new members, ages 8 to 17.
There will be an information night at 7 p.m. Tuesday at GracePoint Church of God's gym, 1915 N. Rd. 84 in Pasco. For more information and registration forms, go to crym.org .
Information session on Young Marines is tonight
Information session on Young Marines is tonight
Parents and potential recruits interested in learning more about the Tri-City Young Marines in advance of the group's annual boot camp can attend an information session tonight or Sept. 8 in Kennewick.
The Tri-City Young Marines is a nonprofit youth education program for boys and girls starting at age 8 through high school.
The program focuses on building character through a combination of self-discipline, teamwork and leadership, and promotes a healthy, drug-free lifestyle.
Mariners agree to deal Pineda to Yankees for Montero
Mariners agree to deal Pineda to Yankees for Montero
The Seattle Mariners agreed to trade right-hander Michael Pineda to the New York Yankees for catcher Jesus Montero on Friday, a swap involving two young stars under the age of 23.
Bad mouth
Bad mouth
The author of the letter, "Mismanaged Mariners," on Aug. 16 made some good points, but I take objection to how he advised the general managers of the team.
I feel that the Herald violated its code of ethics as written at the bottom center of your Opinion page. I quote, "Letters that defame individuals, ethnic or religious groups or in poor taste will not be printed."
Had a like letter used "fat" and "bald-headed" to describe a member of a minority, a religious leader or even a politician, I feel sure it would be unacceptable.
Veterans Day parade, dinner planned today
Veterans Day parade, dinner planned today
The West Richland Veterans Day Parade is at 9:30 a.m. today on Van Giesen Street. More than 100 entries are participating. A chili feed sponsored by Combat Veterans International follows the parade at Flat Top Park.
The parade travels along Van Giesen street from Grosscup Road to 38th Avenue.
The grand marshal is Skip Novakovich, a retired military lieutenant colonel.
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