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WAITSBURG-Last Friday, the Washington State Penitentiary Employee Association (WSPEA) presented the Waitsburg Resource Center with a $500 donation. "Originally, the money was intended for the flood relief efforts," said President Lanny Adams. "By the time we were able to meet with the correct organizations, they had a surplus of donations. We decided it would be best to hold onto the money and get it into the community through another entity." The WSPEA is an organization within the Washington S...
Ten Years Ago October 14, 2010 [Headline] Ski Bluewood Under Contract, Expected to Open This Season Sometime around 11:30 last Saturday night, someone uncoupled Union Pacific car # BF-100-48, removed the chocks from its front wheel, and force-snapped the padlocked cable tether to release the brake. “If any motorist had crossed the tracks, they would have been taken out,” Sheriff Walt Hessler said. [Photo credit] Open for business: area invitees enjoy hors d’oeuvres and drinks during the grand opening of Waitsburg Business center on Prest...
Who doesn’t like an apple fritter? As I mentioned, I wanted to make it first. Well, the loaf is half gone!!!! Thank goodness I have an in-house taster. I saw a recipe come to my email for a salad using baked beets, avocado, tomatoes, red onion, and blue cheese. I do want to try this also, but after the brussels sprouts recipe I thought I’d put something sweet in. It’s a keeper. INGREDIENTS: ⅓ c. light brown sugar 2 tsp. cinnamon (divided) 2 med. Granny Smith apples, peeled and diced ⅔ c. suga...
Funding Proposal on the November Ballot DAYTON—In cooperation with the City of Dayton and the Town of Starbuck, the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) formed the Columbia County Flood Control Zone District on June 17, 2019, with resolution 2019-34, pursuant to RCW 86.15. Per RCW 86.15.020, the district may be formed in two ways: 1) A resolution by the BOCC; or 2) A petition by the citizens. Columbia County’s Flood Control Zone District (FCZD) was created to establish a county-wide response to the growing threat of flooding. The mission is...