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Small towns celebrate birthdays in a big way! It was standing room only at the Waitsburg Hardware store as community members turned out to celebrate LZ Conover's 90th birthday with him on Wed., Nov. 15. LZ was presented with a farm-themed birthday cake and several local ladies brought pies to share. Above: LZ Conover (center back) visits as community members stand in line for a piece of cake or pie....
WAITSBURG – The new Main Street Bridge on Waitsburg's north end was set to be complete last week, but a complication with the rails has resulted in a delay. A potentially significant delay, depending on how the weather cooperates. City Manager Randy Hinchliffe told council members at the Nov. 15 regular city council meeting that the bridge may be finished this year, but could take as long as next spring to complete. Hinchliffe attributed the delay to the windowed side rails. "The s...
DAYTON—There will be a public meeting at 6 p.m. on Wed., Nov. 29 in the Dayton High School auditorium to discuss the DW athletic combine. An update will be given by the combine committee, with a question and answer period to follow. “The committee has agreed upon many parts of the combine, including how to hire coaches, where some of the practices and contests will be held, and how to deal with mascots, name and colors. More work needs to be done as the combine becomes closer to reality for the...
DAYTON – Columbia County Health System CEO Shane McGuire was recognized as a 2017 Community Star for Rural Healthcare by the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Healthcare (NOSORH). McGuire was nominated by Pat Justis from the Washington State Department of Public Health who said, "he brings a clear and cogent voice to the discussion with innovative ideas and a hopeful attitude." A portion of McGuire's biography as listed in the NOSORH 2017 Community Stars publication reads: "...
The announced shutdown of the communications paper arm of Georgia Pacific’s Camas pulp and paper mill maybe the harbinger of what’s to come. Consumers are buying less paper, production costs are increasing, and competition is fiercer. GP will lay off as many as 300 workers next year when it shifts production of paper used for printers and copiers elsewhere. The southeastern states will benefit as future pulping centers at its Louisiana facility. People working at paper mills are well paid and...
Dear Editor, Maybe you have been reading in our local paper about the plans being made for our Columbia County Fairgrounds, which includes tearing down one of the large historic buildings, The East GrandStand.This could be just the beginning of removing, piece by piece, our historic fairgrounds.We now have someone working in the area,who has closely inspected the grandstand, and knows what needs to be done to preserve its special significance. He is willing to work with us to do this. There are many other areas of our Fairgrounds that also...
While reading through the Blue Mountain Heritage Society Fall 2017 newsletter, I noticed a request for Amazon.com users to support BMHS, at no cost to themselves, through the Amazon Smile program. While The Times always recommends supporting local businesses first and foremost by shopping locally, we realize there are times when you will need to order online. If you do, you may as well support a local organization while you're at it. I decided to check out the program and discovered that there a...
Naylor continues to teach forestry and support local communities through volunteer service WAITSBURG – Local volunteer Lisa Naylor traveled to Albequerque, NM last week, where she was presented with the Presidential Field Foresters Award for District 1 (Alaska, Inland Empire, Oregon and Washington) by the Society of American Foresters (SAF). The award is given to those who have dedicated their professional careers to and displayed uncommon talent, skill, and innovation in forest management. S...
It takes a lot of skill to be controlled yet simultaneously spontaneous. For oil painter Laura Gable, the best place to achieve this is outside, regardless of the weather, as she paints en plein air, the French term for painting outside. "I am currently obsessed with the landscape and light/shadow patterns," the Kennewick artist says. "I like the intimacy of close places and the vastness of large skies." Gable describes art as a form of language, one she developed as a child as a means of...
Council members: Terry Jacoy, Kevin House, Jim Romine, Kate Hockersmith, Mayor Marty Dunn. Council member KC Kuykendall was excused. -Sherwood Trust CEO Danielle Garbe and Grants and Programs Administrator Lydia Caudill discussed the Sherwood Trust grant program and expressed their interest in partnering with and supporting Waitsburg. Caudill noted that Sherwood Trust also offers community training and asked if Waitsburg would be interested in a leadership program training. The pair had engaged in a community meet-and-greet at Town Hall...
Tigers fall to St. George's 3-1 but beat Crosspoint 4-0 SUMNER, Wash. – The Prescott Tigers soccer team fell 3-1 to rivals, and two-time state champions, St. George's, at the Washington State 1B/2B state soccer championships here on Fri., Nov. 16. But they took an easy 4-0 win against Orcas Island to bring home a third place trophy on Saturday. St. George's took a one-point lead in Friday's game, but a goal from Tiger Jose Gonzalez, on an assist from Jonathan Iglesias and Omar Velazco left t...
Wildmans hope new gathering spot will preserve history and create jobs STARBUCK-When Carol and Floyd Wildman open a restaurant in the century-old building at 211 Main Street in Starbuck, they hope to provide a much-needed gathering place and create a few jobs for some local people. Carol Wildman said the building was originally the Starbuck Drug Store and was owned and operated by Vernon Whiting and Son until 1926 when the building was purchased by the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and was...
WAITSBURG – How much money is too much to spend when it comes to planning and preparing for a natural disaster? That's the question the Waitsburg City Council must be ready to decide at their December meeting. Two years ago, Waitsburg approached the Army Corps of Engineers (ACE) about completing a flood feasibility study for the city through a federal program that shares both the cost of the study (planning) and construction following the study. The program requires municipalities to pay half o...
WAITSBURG – Tim and Heather Baker were in attendance at last week's city council meeting to show support as their daughter, Leena Baker, was sworn in as student council representative. This will be the third time the Baker's have proudly watched one of their children commit to an active role in the city's political process. Fletcher Baker became the very first Waitsburg City Council student representative in 2011, as a high school senior. Logan Dozier served in 2012 and Leena's sister, Meara, t...
Ten Years Ago November 29, 2007 Waitsburg’s Streetscape Renovation Project, beset by delays and setbacks, got a $140,000 boost this week. “This is a real shot in the arm for Waitsburg’s Main Street.” said Ross Hamann, chairman of the Waitsburg Community Revitalization Committee (WRC). Columbia County Health System CEO Bruce Grimshaw has resigned and will be leaving for a job as chief operating officer (COO) at a Victorville, Calif. hospital. His final day will be January 18, 2008. Tewnty-Five Years Ago November 26, 1992 In the sharing spirit...
What to Do with Leaves? WAITSBURG/DAYTON – Leaves, leaves, everywhere! And what are you to do with them? The city of Dayton has scheduled several pick up days and will collect bagged leaves left curbside on Nov. 20, 27, and Dec. 4. Waitsburg has added a leaf bin to the city yard (across from Preston Park) and leaves can be dropped off, either bagged or unbagged, during public works hours, which are 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Mon. – Fri....
DAYTON – The Dayton School District will hold a special board meeting on Wed., Dec. 6 at 6 p.m. in the district boardroom (609 S. 2nd St.) for the purpose of considering and acting on authorizing a capital projects levy on the ballot for the purpose of capital improvements to district facilities....
Nov. 19 Deputies advised of suspicious activity on Lewis Peak Rd. Contact was made with subjects in the Waitsburg Cemetery. Warrants were discovered on one of the subjects. Male subject was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Walla Walla County Jail. Nov. 15 Report of a hit-and-run, damaging property at the Dixie Post Office....
WAITSBURG – The Waitsburg Resource Center hopes to spread a little holiday cheer by inviting Santa Claus to town on Sat., Dec. 2. Santa will be making his way through the streets of Waitsburg, via fire truck, from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. dispensing treat-filled stockings to all the children in town. Youngsters should be on the lookout for Mr. Claus that day. Don’t be afraid to run out, say hello, and get your stocking! The fire truck will return to the fire station following distribution, and if anyone missed getting their stocking, they can pick one...
PRESCOTT – Blue Mountain Pheasants Forever will sponsor their annual Family Pheasant Hunt on Fri., Nov. 24 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Clyde Shooting Preserve, located at 2361 Lyon’s Ferry Road, Prescott. This is a free family event. Children ages 18 and under, accompanied by an adult family member and/or mentors, are welcome to participate. Hunters must possess a valid Washington State small game hunting license. Birds and dogs will be provided by Blue Mountains Pheasants Forever. For more information, or to register, contact George Endic...
WAITSBURG – The December Christian Women’s Connection Luncheon will be held Dec. 6th at 11:30 a.m. at Waitsburg Town Hall. The CWC board will cater a baked potato bar and the cost is $10. Speaker Pam Pingle from Medford, Ore. will share how she discovered the one bubble that can never burst no matter what comes your way. Switchgrass Delta bluegrass band will provide musical entertainment. Reservations are needed by Fri., Dec. 1. Call Judy at (509) 299-2005. Childcare is available by reservation....
November 24: Orville Branson, Clay Lindsey, Betsy Beck, Lisa Gosney, Brian Newbury, Melissa DeCoria. November 25: Brandon Leroue, Kelly Maib, Lucas Olona, Jody Lehr, Carey Demaris, Tyler Green. November 26: Devon Harshman, Donna Lee Harris, Donald Land, Greg Gabel. November 27: Peggy Lightfoot, Nita Snider, Rose Worth, Rod Baker, Jaidyn Brown. November 28: Norma Jean Green, Karen Hermanns, Shawn White, Michael Lafer, Cara Rea. November 29: Lewis Neace, Sherrie Morris, Pat Huwe, Scott Lambert. November 30: Betty Prock, Betty Hofer, David...
WALLA WALLA – A press release by the Walla Walla County Commissioners urges residents to get a flu shot to prevent the spread of illness. According to the release, Washington state health officials are already seeing influenza cases across the state and expect an increase in coming weeks. Groups at higher risk of complications include young children, people 65 and older, pregnant women and people with certain medical conditions. Healthcare providers and those that interact with high risk groups should also get a flu shot and take care not to s...
WALLA WALLA – The Walla Walla Symphony will give two performances of Handel’s Messiah, Fri., Dec. 1 at 7:30 p.m. at Central United Protestant Church (1124 Stevens Dr, Richland) and Sat., Dec. 2 at 7:30 p.m. at Walla Walla University Church (214 SW 4th St., College Place). Conducted by Maestro Yaacov Bergman, the Walla Walla Symphony will perform with soloists Courtney Ruckman, soprano; Hannah Penn, mezzo-soprano; Daniel Buchanan, tenor; and Michael Drumheller, baritone. They will be joined by the Mid-Columbia Mastersingers (Justin Raffa, Art...
DW Football Awards Valley Football Player of the Year: Chris Philbrook Defense Player of the Year: Cade Branson Offensive Player of the Year: Brayden Miller Special Teams Player of the Year: Junior Helm Lineman of the Year: Tayven Seney Scout Player of the Year: Elijah Walker First Team All League Punter: Junior Helm Second Team All League Kicker: Junior Helm Second Team Defense (linebacker): Cade Branson DW Cheerleading Awards Coach’s Award: Lilli Patterson Most Improved: Brooke Wollens Most Inspirational: Deja Williams Most Valuable: Kylee L...
