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  • Gobel Easily Wins Re-election

    The Times|Apr 7, 2016

    WAITSBURG – Strong community support sends incumbent Waitsburg Mayor Walt Gobel into his sixth term after receiving 213 votes in Waitsburg’s preliminary city election results calculated Monday night. First-time mayoral challengers Debra Callahan had 63 votes and Delores Nettles had 34 votes. Based on preliminary results, the council will remain unchanged, with the exception of Kate Hockersmith, who will replace Callahan. Hockersmith gave longtime Waitsburg council frontrunner Kevin House a run for his money this year by receiving 254 votes to...

  • Suspect in '96 Dayton Murder Captured

    The Times|Apr 7, 2016

    DAYTON – Columbia County Prosecutor Rea Culwell announced on Friday that Mexican law enforcement officials have arrested 42-year-old Benjamin Orozco, who is wanted for a 1996 murder in Dayton. Orozco was taken into custody last week in San Francisco, Nayarit, Mexico. He is expected to be extradited to Columbia County within the next two months. Orozco faces a charge of second-degree murder in the shooting death of Lance Terry in downtown Dayton on July 7, 1996. He is also charged with first-degree assault for wounding David Eaton. In a press r...

  • WCD Features New Historical ATV Cruise

    Dena Wood, The Times|Apr 7, 2016

    WAITSBURG – Spring is in the air and Waitsburg Celebration Days is a mere six weeks away. Tickets are already on sale for several highlight events of what looks to be a fun-filled family weekend, May 20-22. The weekend's signature event – the 35-mile Karen's Ride ATV Poker Run – has been adapted to allow participants to play an unlimited number of poker hands this year. Hands may be purchased at a discounted $10 rate through May 16, and will be $15 each after that date. And an additional ride,...

  • The Boys in the Band

    The Times|Apr 7, 2016

    (l to r): Drew Farley, Austin James, Riley Witt, and Scott Leamy (back row with tuba) blew some tunes at the SEWMEA High School Large Group Band Festival at Clarkston High School last month. See story on Page 2....

  • Secondary School Bands Fare Well in Festival Competitions

    The Times|Apr 7, 2016

    WAITSBURG – On Thurs., March 17, the Preston Hall 7th-8th grade band traveled to Colfax to compete in the Middle School Large Group Band Festival. They performed their concert pieces, "Forge of Vulcan" and "Jump Street Boogie" and received a superior rating, with top scores from both judges, according to Band Director Brad Green. On March 22, the WHS band took their turn, competing in the SEWMEA High School Large Group Festival at Clarkston High School. The band played their concert pieces: "...

  • Enchanted Forest Prom Dinner

    The Times|Apr 7, 2016

    WAITSBURG – The Waitsburg Christian Church is hosting an Enchanted Forest prom night dinner on April 23 from 7-9 p.m. The dinner includes a thre-course meal, complete with a chocolate fountain. A donation of $5/per person is suggested. The dinner will take place in the First Christian Church reception room located on 6th & Main. Reservations and dinner tickets may be purchased between March 21 and April 15 at the Waitsburg High School office or by calling (509) 337-8876 or texting (509) 520-9165....

  • Pancakes and Birdhouses

    The Times|Apr 7, 2016

    WAITSBURG – Kids and parents are invited to spend next Saturday morning, April 9 at 8 a.m., eating pancakes and building birdhouses at the shop of Robbie Johnson located at 215 Murphy Street. The project is hosted by the Waitsburg Christian Church’s Second Saturday group. For more information, call Robbie Johnson at (509) 520-9154....

  • WWPD Property Claim Hours

    The Times|Apr 7, 2016

    WALLA WALLA – Citizens who wish to pick up property that has been placed in the Walla Walla Police Department’s Property/Evidence System, may claim their property between 9- 11 a.m., Monday – Friday, exclusive of recognized holiday. To expedite the process, claimants may call Property Officer Bill Dunham at 527-4434 to set up an appointment during those hours....

  • Pioneer Portraits - April 6, 2016

    The Times|Apr 7, 2016

    Ten Years Ago April 13, 2006 Commercial Club met April 4, 2006 and President Vance Price opened the meeting at 7:15 p.m. There were 44 present for dinner. Members of the 55 Plus will gather at Ye Towne Hall on Friday, April 14th at noon for potluck. Pat Largent and Iris Stearns will hostess. The Easter Bunny with plenty of chocolate and extra eggs, will be there. Numerous eggs have been specially marked and finders of those eggs will receive a plush toy. Children age 10 and under are invited to the hunt. Separate areas are roped off according...

  • Homeowners to Weigh In on Hist. Districts

    The Times|Apr 7, 2016

    DAYTON – Property owners in two Dayton historic districts are being asked their opinion on how, or whether, the districts should operate going forward. Advisory ballots were mailed by the city on Friday to homeowners in the Southside Historic District and the Washington Street historic. The ballots ask property owners to choose one of three options as their preferred: 1. Dissolve the district 2. Retain the district, but change the review process to “advisory review.” 3. Maintain the district as it is, with mandatory certificate of appro...

  • Birthdays - Week of April 6

    Apr 7, 2016

    April 8: Rita Green, Harlan Hulce, Lori Holmes, Carol Groom, Kris Griffin, Kassi Nix and Alan Kysar. April 9: Harold A. Oliver, Becky Huwe, Josh Stewart, Amanda Crawford and Wesley Hilton. April 10: Bob Wardrip, Larry Loundagin, Dwight Penner, Mike DeCoria, Jennifer Mathews, Kelly Cook, Paul Green, Lauren DeRosier. April 11: Bill Huston, Mrs. Dale Rodgers, Lavonne Hamilton and Jessica Robinson. April 12: Carla Nordheim, Nathan Bartlow, George Pulliam, Doug Long, Kelly Lambert, Clarece Newbury, Lynn Fenton, Andrew Chase Baker, Andrea Jacoy,...

  • Trump Leaves Conservative Establishment Arrogant and Unmoored

    Joe Scarborough, Special to The Washington Post|Apr 7, 2016

    When members of Manhattan’s media elite come to Mark Halperin’s home for dinner, Halperin likes to ask his guests whether they have spent more time in Paris or Staten Island. More often than not, his guests select the destination that does not offer regular ferry service from Battery Park. Halperin’s dinner quiz provides a glimpse into what conservatives have long mocked as the cloistered existence of liberal elites who report on a nation they don’t understand. Republican critics have long complained that these media elites are schoole...

  • Ken Graham: FROM THE PUBLISHER

    Ken Graham, The Times|Apr 7, 2016

    During my interview with Representatives Terry Nealey and Maureen Walsh on March 24, we spent more than half our time talking about the supplemental state budget the legislature failed to agree on during this year’s regular session. That discussion was covered in-depth in last week’s issue. Since then, the legislature has passed a supplemental budget that adds $191 million in spending for such things as homelessness, mental health and alleviating a state-wide teacher shortage. The House and Sen...

  • Using Google Maps May Reduce Gray Matter in Brain

    Karen Turner, Special to The Washington Post|Apr 7, 2016

    A Google Maps error has been sending tourists seeking “Mt. Rushmore, SD” to the wrong location for nearly five years now. Storm Mountain Center, a retreat center located some 13 miles from the real Mt. Rushmore, has repeatedly asked Google Maps to update the Mt. Rushmore address. But whatever fixes proved temporary for unknown reasons -- and as of this writing, the address is still wrong. Eventually, the center has resorted to installing a large sign at the front of their driveway instructing travelers that their electronic devices are wro...

  • Political Cartoon

    Apr 7, 2016

  • Thank You to Community

    The Times|Apr 7, 2016

    Dear Editor Thank you to the Citizens of Waitsburg for your support in the recent Mayor City Election. Your confidence in my ability to do the job is greatly appreciated. I am proud to serve as Mayor of this One of a Kind City. It is a special city and we are proud to reside here and be involved. Thanks to all of the candidates that were willing to step up and declare their willingness to serve this city. Congratulations to those that won! And thank you to all that were willing to serve. Waitsburg has many opportunities to serve, so if you...

  • Local Runners Take Fifth in 100K Palouse Relay

    Dena Wood, The Times|Apr 7, 2016

    A group of Waitsburg folks (and a WSU student from India) kicked off spring break by running the 62- mile Palouse 100K Relay in Pullman on Sun, April 3. The race was originally called the Washington State University 100K Relay & Solo Race and was started by the Palouse Road Runners and WSU in 1990 as part of the WSU centennial celebration. Waitsburg resident Christy House said a group from Waitsburg, with the name BEERRUN, has participated in the race for the last five years, though the...

  • Retirement Closes Two Dayton Businesses

    Dena Wood, The Times|Apr 7, 2016

    Jacci's Yarn Basket was Jacci Wooten's Third Career DAYTON – After several failed attempts to sell her business over the last three years, Jacci's Yarn Basket owner, Jacci Wooten, is closing her doors. The store's stock and fixtures are marked at 40% off now through April 16, when Wooten will officially retire. Wooten said the yarn shop is her "third career." She spent three years as a librarian at the University of Idaho Law Library, and then spent 16 years as a hairstylist in Moscow, Ida. Woot...

  • Changes in Store for Alder Dental

    Ken Graham, The Times|Apr 7, 2016

    DAYTON – Alder Family Dental has announced that Dr. Rachel Deininger has begun serving patients in their Dayton office and will soon become the primary dentist in that office. Dr. Deininger will take over the practice that Alder purchased from Dr. Norm Passmore last year and continues to operate at its Main Street location in Dayton. Dr. Deininger has been in practice for about seven years, and joined Alder Family Dental in September. She is a California native and a graduate of Walla Walla Univ...

  • Passmore to Run for Commissioner

    The Times|Apr 7, 2016

    DAYTON - Dr. Norm Passmore told The Times on Tuesday that he plans to run for the District 1 seat on the Columbia County Board of Commissioners. That position is currently held by Dwight Robanske. “This is something that I’ve been considering for quite awhile,” he said. “I think it’s time.” Passmore sold his Dayton dental practice to Alder Family Dental late last year, and is currently working part time in that office during its transition period (see article at left.) Filing for elections this year begins May 16. Robanske’s position, as...

  • Mary Phillips and Waitsburg Clinic Receive Commercial Club Awards

    Dena Wood, The Times|Apr 7, 2016

    WAITSBURG – The Waitsburg Commercial Club awarded the 2016 Waitsburg Community Service Award – formerly known as the Citizen of the Year Award – to longtime resident and tireless volunteer, Mary Phillips, at their annual meeting on Tuesday, April, 5. Phillips joins the ranks of more than 50 individuals to receive the award, beginning with Ernest Kison in 1962 and continuing through Kate Hockersmith in 2015. Beginning in 2015, the Commercial Club decided to broaden their recognition base and h...

  • Madeline Erikson Receives West Point Acceptance

    Dena Wood, The Times|Apr 7, 2016

    WAITSBURG – Walla Walla High School senior Madeline Erikson officially accepted her appointment to the US Military Academy at West Point by signing her letter of intent to compete on their NCAA Rifle Team on March 29. Erikson did not attend school in Waitsburg, but three previous generations of her family did. She is the daughter of Ellis and Kristin Erikson of Walla Walla and Trisha Maxwell of Walla Walla; granddaughter of Roland Erikson and Sherri Erikson, both of Waitsburg; and g...

  • Art Jarvis is Renton School District Interim Supt.

    The Times|Apr 7, 2016

    WAITSBURG – Former Waitsburg teacher, principal, and superintendent Ed Larsen and wife Lynna were pleased to learn that former Waitsburg teacher Art Jarvis was selected as Renton, Wash. School District interim superintendent through 2017. Jarvis and Larsen began their education careers together in Waitsburg in 1965 where Jarvis taught high school classes, was assistant football coach and girls' basketball coach. Larsen taught middle school social studies before becoming high school principal a...

  • Waitsburg Teams Shine at Carnival of Speed

    Ken Graham, The Times|Apr 7, 2016

    MILTON-FREEWATER – Waitsburg junior Emily Adams took three firsts and a second, racking up 38 points to lead the Waitsburg girls to a fourth-place finish at Friday's Carnival of Speed track and field meet at Mac-Hi here. The Waitsburg boys took fifth among nearly 25 schools competing. Waitsburg was the top finisher among Washington state schools, including Wa-Hi, in both boys' and girls' divisions. Based on performances, Adams was named top female athlete at the meet. She won both the 1500 and 3...

  • Prescott Girls Split with TCP

    Ken Graham, The Times|Apr 7, 2016

    PRESCOTT – The Prescott girls' softball team came up short in the first game of their double-header Saturday against Tri-Cities Prep, losing 9-5. But in the second game, the Lady Tigers rallied for a walk-off winning run in seventh inning to beat the Jaguars 9-8. In the first game, a fourth-inning error led to four TCP runs and left Prescott trailing 5-1. Three seventh-inning runs sealed the deal for the Jaguars. For the game, Devon Harshman had three hits and Chloe Pearson had two. In the s...

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