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This trio of cuties beat last Thursday's high temperatures by enjoying some fun at the Prescott Pool. The Waitsburg Pool will open at 1 p.m. on Monday....
DAYTON—The Dayton City Council voted last week to terminate interlocal agreements with the county for Planning Department and Code Compliance Services. City Administrator Trina Cole said the reason behind last week’s decision is so the city can hire a full-time planner to focus on growing the city and increasing the tax base. Mayor Zac Weatherford noted that when the City initially contracted with the County for services, the County had three full-time planners. They now have one planner that is providing all services for both the City and the...
OLYMPIA—State representatives Bill Jenkin and Skyler Rude met with The Times last week to recap the 2019 regular legislative session, which ended April 28. Both agreed the session proved to be a frustrating experience. Freshman representative Rude described the theme of the session as “basically tax and spend,” saying the session felt highly partisan. “We came into Olympia with about a $4 billion-dollar surplus over the last biennium and through many conversations our caucus concluded that ne...
STARBUCK-A June 13 fire at the Columbia Straw Supply stackyard on Lyons Ferry Road destroyed or damaged about a thousand tons of wheat straw, which was being stored in preparation for the launch of Columbia Pulp's Lyons Ferry mill, according to a Columbia Pulp Facebook post on Mon., June 17. Columbia County Fire District No. 3 responded to the blaze at approximately 11 a.m. with Columbia County Fire No. 1, Columbia-Walla Walla County Fire No. 2, Walla Walla Districts 1,3, 4, 7, and 8, and the...
Waitsburg's homegrown bluegrass band Switchgrass Delta took some excellent reading material along with them on their recent tour in Ireland. Here, band members (l to r) Kaleb Kuykendall, Chris Philbrook, Robert Walsh and Emma Philbrook browse The Times outside McGing's Pub in Westport, Ireland where they played a session during the annual Westport Folk and Bluegrass Festival. Traveling this summer? Be sure and send us a photo of you reading The Times while you're out and about. Email to...
ELLENSBURG-Waitsburg High School graduate, Kim Hamann, was recognized with the University Advancement Vice Presidential Award during the annual Evening of Recognition at Central Washington University on May 22. Each year the university recognizes students, faculty and staff who positively influence CWU campus communities through their endeavors and extraordinary actions. Hamann worked for University Advancement, which includes the CWU Alumni Associatino, over the school year, and nominated by...
Ten Years Ago June 25, 2009 Photo caption: Stabilization and preservation of the historic Wait's Mill got a boost from the Sherwood Trust of Walla Walla this week. Sherwood Trust approved a grant request for $37,000 for emergency roof repairs for the 1865 structure, which has been the focus of preservation and restoration efforts of the Waitsburg Community Revitalization Committee. Two fifth grade students, Emma Philbrook and Stacia Deal wrote inspiring essays about the veterans for Memorial...
June 17 Criminal Mischief: Vehicle egged on W. Sixth Street in Waitsburg. June 16 Warrant Service: A man was arrested on a warrant in the 11 block of W. Third Street in Waitsburg. June 15 Violation of Protection Orders: An adult female in the 200 block of N. B Street in Prescott reported a respondent violated the order she has against her. Respondent in the no contact order was taken into custody for the order violation. DUI: Dispatched to Middle Waitsburg Road near Stonecipher Road for a single vehicle rollover collision. June 11 Domestic...
Editor's Note: The Times would like to bring back the tradition of publishing local club notes. We welcome brief minutes or summaries of local meetings. Send your updates to editor@waitsburgtimes.com. 6/12/2019 Meeting called to order at 6:30pm. Old Business Another demonstration was given by Monte Lee. New Business The steer tour is on Wednesday, July 10th at 4:00pm. Let Val know a week before if you can come. Columbia County Fair: “Timeless Traditions” 100th Year Anniversary Fair entries are due Monday, August 12th and record books are due...
June 21: David Dunn, Dick Harper, Tawnya Nettles, Peggy Brookshire and Anita Baker. June 22: Andy Winnett, Michael Spidell and Paul Cook. June 23: James Lehr, Teresa McConnell, Debbie Shaeffer, Delbert Porter, Michelle Bergevin, Lynn Savage, Jon Gibson and Heather Havens. June 24: Kathleen Seaton, Donna Surry, Rod Bailey, Suzanne Stonecipher-Sollars and Darien Hulce. June 25: Randy Pearson, Pat Allmon, Dan Estes, Margaret Monfort Shultz and Craig Adams. June 26: Ava Jean Gagnon, Judy Mulhair, Michelle Benson Brooks, Norma Bessey, Toni Chavez...
ROUTE BUS DRIVER Minimum qualifications: Class B CDL, air brake restriction lifted, student endorsement, passenger endorsement. Training may be available. For additional information please contact: Colter Mohney at (509) 337-6301 ext. 3400 cmohney@waitsburgsd.org Positions are open until filled. Waitsburg School District has immediate openings for substitute school bus drivers, substitute teachers, substitute classroom para-educators, substitute custodians, and substitute food service assistants. plication materials are available online @...
During the 1992 presidential campaign, then-candidate Bill Clinton famously intoned, "I feel your pain," reassuring voters he understood what they were going through. Since then, similar statements of empathy have become a staple for politicians. But it doesn't always ring true for every constituent. Take family business owners, for example. Family businesses account for 50 percent of U.S. gross domestic product, generate 60 percent of the country's employment, and account for 78 percent of all new job creation, the Conway Center for...
Dear Editor, Hello Dayton --- Thank You! The weekend before the car show (Sunday- June 9 thru Wednesday am – June 12), the Jawbone RV Club from the Lewiston/Clarkston area rolled into town and set up camp at the fairgrounds. There were 11 rigs, 29 people and three couples who stayed at the Best Western on account of their trucks losing their “get up and go” at zero hour. Many of our members said that they had been “THROUGH DAYTON” lots of times but never stopped to take in the town. We thoroughly enjoyed visiting your historical sites, wi...
SEATTLE—Jenna Phillips of Dayton and Eduardo Perez of Prescott were named to the Dean’s List at the University of Washington for the 2019 winter quarter. To qualify, students must complete 12 credits and have a GPA of at least 3.50....
WALLA WALLA—The Walla Walla VA Medical Center and Clinics will present the Third Annual LGBT Open Mic night on Fri., June 21 from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at the WWVA Theater Building 78 . Light snacks will be provided courtesy of the Veterans Canteen Service and WWVA Voluntary Service. Individuals interested in participating by singing, reading, playing music, sharing a story, etc., or those wishing more information should call Linda Wondra, Public Affairs at (509) 386-1117....
WAITSBURG—Waitsburg residents should keep an eye out for the County crew which is expected to begin chip sealing work around the City in the next two weeks. Residents are asked to avoid parking on the street during the work. Crews will be chip sealing from the south end of Orchard Street to West 4th Street, Academy Street from Main to Coppei, Harmon Street from Preston Avenue to East Camp Road and East Camp Road to Garden Street....
WAITSBURG—Iris farmer Bill Rodgers will have a box of free iris starts available in front of Ten Ton Coffee on Thurs., June 20. The starts are from his impressive garden....
DAYTON—The Dayton Home Street Bank. Dayton Kiwanis and Dayton Lions will host a free shred day on Sat., June 29 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the bank located at 427 E. Main. Home Street and Kiwanis worked together to fund the event and volunteer and the Dayton Lions will supply free refreshments and volunteer effort. Take advantage of this free opportunity to avoid identity theft risks by properly disposing of confidential paperwork. Shredding will be done by a third-party vendor. Accepted items include: copy/industrial/blue paper, reports, con...
DAYTON—The Dayton High School Class of 1968 is sponsoring a free showing of the 1970 classic film Woodstock in honor of the 50th anniversary of the “greatest music festival ever.” The film, with a run time of three hours, will play Thurs., June 27 at 6:30 p.m. Admission is free....
WALLA WALLA—Roberta (Bobbie) Conner, director of Tamástslikt Cultural Institute, will give a free presentation on the meaning of ancient place names at Museum After Hours on Thurs., June 27 at 5 p.m. at Fort Walla Walla Museum, 755 Myra Road. Ancient place names in the Walla Walla Valley, such as Walawála, Walúula and Pášx̣apa, tell the story of waterways, features, myths, and fruits of the land. Locals are invited to try to wrap their heads and tongues around a different perspective of the places they call home. Bobbie Conner is Cayuse,...
WAITSBURG—The Waitsburg City Pool will open its season at 1 p.m. on June 24. With four certified guards, the pool will be open Mon. - Fri. from 1-4 p.m. with night swims on Mon., Wed. and Fri. from 6-8 p.m. Swim lessons will be scheduled for mid-July. Daily entry is $2 with kids age 5 and under free with a paying adult. Passes are $40 for a single pass and $80 for a family pass (up to 5 family members) and may be purchased at City Hall....
WAITSBURG—The resident alien says “Take me to your readers.” Hear a universe of stories and participate in space-related projects during the “A Universe of Stories” Summer Reading Program at the Weller Public Library each Monday from 1:30-2:30 p.m., June 24-July 29. The Fun Factory will be at Preston Park at 2:45 on Mondays to round out an afternoon of fun....
WAITSBURG—Tent Revival USA will take place June 26-29 at 7 p.m. each night at 230 W. 1st Street in Waitsburg. All are welcome....
DAYTON—A “Friendship and Thank You” potluck will be held for previous county commissioner Norm Passmore and his wife, Ann, on Sat., July 6 at the Columbia County Fairgrounds pavilion from 5-8 p.m. Please bring a main dish, side dish or salad. Cake, tableware and beverages will be provided. Please RSVP to hgetcllc@gmail.com with the number in the party. The 1ST Annual Norm Passmore Invitational will be held at 9 a.m. that same day. Space is limited to 15 foursomes. The entry fee is $50/player which includes lunch and a cart. Information and s...
KENNEWICK, Wash.—RiverFest 2019 will take place at Columbia Park, Lampson Pits in Kennewick, Wash. on Sat., Sept. 7 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. The free event promises fun for the entire family. Celebrate local rivers, learn why dams are important with educational exhibits, hear from elected officials, take part in hands-on learning experiences, and enjoy food and entertainment. Learn more at the Pasco Chamber of Commerce at (509) 547-9755 or pascochamber.org....
