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WAITSBURG – Larry and Pam Conover are honored to be selected as the 2016 Waitsburg Celebration Days parade marshals. That said, Larry admitted his first thought was, "I didn't think we were old enough! Couldn't they find anybody older? We're officially old now!" That type of self-deprecating humor, along with a big dose of humility, is typical of the third-generation Waitsburg farmer who makes light of his contributions to the community he proudly calls home. "I wouldn't live anyplace else!" L...
WAITSBURG – Teachers from all three Waitsburg schools were present and took turns speaking out against a potential reduction in force (RIF) staff cut during the public comment portion of the May 11 Waitsburg School Board meeting. In response, the board opted to take no action on the proposed RIF plan and will allow the Waitsburg Education Association (WEA) the opportunity to examine other ways to cut the budget. At the April 13 school board meeting, Superintendent Carol Clarke informed board m...
DAYTON—The Port of Columbia is just days away from signing a lease agreement with a new rail operator. Port officials plan for Frontier Rail, LLC to take over rail operations from WATCO, the current rail operator. Frontier will repair the lines and bridges so that the Port-owned short line between Dayton and Walla Walla can be reopened and begin moving Columbia County products to distant markets, Port officials said. Paul Didelius, the Commercial Director of Frontier Rail, attended last w...
DAYTON-Dayton High School seniors Angie Dedloff and Kobie Sunderland-Herrin were chosen as the recipients of this year's Philanthropic Education Organization Citizenship Award at a reception, honoring them in Dayton, last Thursday. Dedloff said she will attend the University of Hawaii at in the fall, majoring in marine biology, and studying marine conservation and dolphin behavior. "I want to make the ocean a better place," she said. Sunderland-Herrin said he will attend the Northwest Lineman...
Ten Years Ago May 25, 2006 Though it didn’t rain on the parade, Mother Nature foiled a beautiful Saturday at the Days of Real Sport as a nine-race card was canceled after one actual race and the Preakness Stakes on Saturday. A smaller crowd and 11 races on Sunday did not make up for the missed races. “t was rough because we had such a huge crowd out here,” said Dan McKinley, president of the DRS, Saturday. Waitsburg High School track standout Matt Baker, one of four finalists from dozens of nominees for Male Athlete of the Year for the 30th...
DAYTON – The Dayton FFA Plant Sale takes place May 2 through June 3, Mon. – Fri., from 8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Dayton High School Greenhouse located at 614 S. 3rd St., Dayton. FFA members are selling: petunias, geranium, bacopa, pansies, alyssum, tomato, pepper, cabbage, herbs, hanging baskets, and more....
May 20: Nektarios Reese, Wanda E. Johnson, Brandee Wheeler, Don Glover, Greg Reser, Judy Largent, Lyndsey Huwe and Vickie Hamann. May 21: Paul Powers, Johnathan Quigg and Jr. Eastwood. May 22: Nancy Startin, Victor Langdon, Kathryn Kirk and Reed Olsen. May 23: Allen Ford, Greg Bichsel, Kathy Maioli, Elizabeth Hermanns and Bill Box. May 24: Bob Patton, Guy McCaw, Amanda Short, Amanda Higgins and Alexander LeClerc. May 25: Bill Hinchliffe, Holly Foster, Jason Payne, Wes Leid, George J. Robinson, Greg Leid, Abby Grende and Iris Reed. May 26:...
2: Scrambled Eggs & Sausage; Crispitos 23: Biscuit & Gravy; Chicken Cordon Bleu, Asparagus 24: Continental Breakfast; Chicken Fried Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy 25: Cinnamon Roll; Fish & Chips 26: Combo Bars; Chili, Cornbread...
Reports suggesting that the search for a third candidate has stalled, lacks money or faces insurmountable hurdles to qualifying for ballots in 50 states are inaccurate. Bill Kristol, editor of Weekly Standard and one of several Republicans driving the search, recently told this column: “Our research and groundwork show an independent bid is doable. I think someone credible will seize the moment within the next couple of weeks.” And yet the problem of finding an actual candidate has dogged the group. There is no doubt that Sen. Ben Sasse, R-N...
At the age of 16, Heather Troupe received a diagnosis of chronic severe depression and a prescription for an antidepressant. Eight years and 20 pounds later, she was sleeping poorly, felt a lot of anxiety and had lost her therapist because of insurance complications. Looking to “fix herself,” as Troupe, of Knoxville, Tenn., put it, she began using an elliptical machine every day at the gym, hoping to sweat away what was ailing her. Today, Troupe, 33, has been medication-free for nine years and credits her daily exercise habits with helping her...
Local beekepers Mark and Eleanora Montgomery came to the rescue after last Wednesday's track meet in College Place to remove a bee swarm that had made its home in the large Maple tree outside the high school earlier that day. Teacher Roseann Groom described the swarm's arrival as a "scene from a horror movie" as the huge, black cloud of bees headed straight for the tree. "Fortunately, they were only interested in the tree and not us!" she said. Mark said the bees were somewhat aggressive and...
DAYTON-In his report to the Port of Columbia commissioners at their meeting last week, Economic Development Coordinator Brad McMasters talked about several changes at the Blue Mountain Station – changes Port manager Jennie Dickinson characterized as "entrepreneurial churn". Mary's Candies is poised for growth, McMasters said. Because Suzi Tasker is closing Aardvark Granola on May 31 to enjoy more time with her family, and attend to her health, Mary's Candies will be moving into the 1,100 ft. s...
DAYTON-A group of canine lovers had their fourth meeting at city hall last week to continue talks about creating an off-leash dog park in Dayton. The City is turning over .65 acres to the group for the dog park, and has set aside $2,500 out of the 2016 budget for a matching grant. That money could also be used for construction, with approval from the city council, according to City Planner Karen Scharer, and City Administrator Trina Cole, who, along with council member Christine Broughton, were...
WAITSBURG – Kate Hockersmith thought she was out of the Bluegrass business until Chris Philbrook knocked on her door in 2010 saying he wanted to be a Troublemaker and go to Japan. A few days later, Kavin Kuykendall showed up on her doorstep asking if she knew anyone who taught banjo. "It was the strangest thing. At that same time, Emily and Beka Adams were learning to play fiddle, so I opened the doors and had a flood of kids. Most were homeschooled and some came from College Place and D...
WAITSBURG – Where can you get a hamburger meal, dine to live music, and follow it up with a night of dancing for only $10-$15? It’s sounds unlikely, but that’s exactly the deal the Waitsburg Philanthropic Education Organization (P.E.O.) provides to the community during Waitsburg Celebration Days. Local Philanthropy Chair Wendy Davis has organized the event for the last several years and says, even though it is the group’s main fundraiser, keeping costs down so that families can attend is a to...
COLLEGE PLACE – Under sunny skies on a beautiful spring day, the District 9 track meet brought the league season to an end for area schools. Waitsburg ended an impressive season with a strong showing Wednesday, sending many athletes to the Regional meet next weekend in Spokane, where they will face off with qualifying members from District 7 teams. Waitsburg's Emily Adams stole the show, sweeping all four events she entered, including the 800, 1600 ,and 3200 meter runs and the triple jump. "...
WALLA WALLA – Dayton was crowned the District 9 2B softball champions on Friday, as they beat league rivals Asotin and DeSales in closely contested games. Dayton's offense during the first game against Asotin saw seven different Bulldogs record hits to support a stellar performance from junior pitcher Savannah McFarland, who threw a no-hitter against the Panthers. McFarland had 11 strikeouts in her no-hit bid, as the Lady Bulldogs scored a run in the first two innings followed by a two-run t...
WAITSBURG – Waitsburg High School junior Kyle Gradwohl, was nominated by a community member and selected by WIAA staff as one of the Athletes of the Week for achievements playing for the Prescott Tigers baseball team. Each week, throughout the school year, the WIAA recognizes twelve varsity athletes, a male and female from each of the six classifications, who exhibited an outstanding performance for the previous week. Gradwohl spun a four-hitter, including 13 strikeouts, to eliminate Liberty) Spangle 5-0 in district playoffs. He also picked u...
WALLA WALLA – Former Waitsburg-Prescott track star, Owen Lanning, was honored as one of five finalists for Male Athlete of the Year during the 40th annual Blue Mountain Sports Awards in Walla Walla on May 11. Lanning, a freshman, participates in multiple track and field events for Lewis-Clark State College in Lewiston, including the 110 meter hurdles, 400 meter, 1600 relay, long jump, and javelin. Lanning also captured a Frontier Conference Men's Track and Field Athlete of the Week award in M...
The Times is pleased to welcome our new summer intern, Ian Smay. Ian will help us out in many ways over the next three months, including covering sports and writing other feature stories. Ian is a 2015 graduate of Dayton High School, and recently finished his Freshman year at Washington State University. He plans to major in Journalism. At Dayton, Ian was a soccer and basketball athlete, member of the Honor Society, Knowledge Bowl and FBLA and served as class president. He was also class Salutatorian....
The Waitsburg Corral Wranglers 4-H Club spent a rainy Sunday afternoon in the Don Thomas Building painting and repairing benches in preparation for this weekend's Waitsburg Celebration Days and the Waitsburg Junior Livestock Show, which takes place June 11-12. Leaders Tracy Barron and Christy House said the group voted on the project as one of the club's community service projects. The Waitsburg Lions Club provided painting supplies and even cooked dinner for the crew after the work was...
WAITSBURG – This week, a bench was placed in front of Waitsburg Town Hall in memory of former resident Karen Huwe Mohney. Mohney, who was known and dear to many for her many community involvements passed away last year. The public is invited to the dedication ceremony, which will be held before the Celebration Days Parade on Sat., May 21 at 8:30 a.m. in front of town hall...
