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  • What Waitsburg Preschool students want Santa to bring them for Christmas

    The Times|Dec 16, 2021

    Mrs. Montgomery's Preschool students answer "This Christmas I want Santa to bring me" A magic book that can write for me. -Elizabeth Hays A magical teacup that can pour water, milk and orange juice for me. -Foster Richardson A princess toy that can sing with rings on her hands and long hair that I can brush. -Sydney Smith A toy cat with magical legs so I can play with her. -Maddison Miller A very big toy dinosaur, a racecar and a big real lizard. -Forrest Afdahl A police car, a monster truck...

  • Letters to Santa by Mrs. Trump's Kindergarten class

    The Times|Dec 16, 2021

    Dear Santa! Hello, my name is Aiden and I am 5 years old. I live in Washington. What do reindeer eat? I think maybe they eat snow. I have been a little good and little bad. One thing I am really excited for is my birthday after Christmas! One thing I would like to do is play in my room with Legos because I have a big ginormous box of Legos! Love, Aiden Dear Santa! Hello, my name is Avery and I am 5 years old. I live in Waitsburg. What do reindeer eat? I think maybe they might eat carrots or...

  • Mrs. Hinchliffe's first graders present winter chinquapin poetry

    The Times|Dec 16, 2021

    The Times presents its annual Holiday Edition featuring poetry, essays and letters to Santa by the students of Waitsburg Elementary School....

  • Winter Diamante Poetry by the Second Grade

    Th Times|Dec 16, 2021

    Winter Icy, fun Playing, eating, sledding Hot cocoa, snowball, snowplow, Santa Drinking, snowing, icing Wet, snowy Christmas By Adeline Brock Winter Wet, cold Freezing, sparkling, icing Santa, hot cocoa, sleigh, rainbow Playing, starving, glimmering Icy, fun Holiday By Adalynn Canites Winter Icy, frosty Playing, breezing, snowing Snowflake, rainbow, Santa, snowplow Eating, icing, blowing Cold, fun Santa By Emma Langford Winter Fun, cold Slipping, sledding, sliding Sled, Santa, reindeer,...

  • Riddles from the Third Grade

    The Times|Dec 16, 2021

    I'm gingery and sweet , I taste good as a holiday treat, What am I? - Shylo Hedges I'm Santa's helper, And I go on a tree, But do not touch me, As my name starts with an E, that's me. -Wyatt Vasquez I bring you presents, I eat your cookies, I drink your milk, Who am I? -Jaylynn Gleason. I am red and white, I am shaped like a hook, I hang on a tree, What am I? -Ashton Haury I'm bright at night, fancy as Santa, beautiful like Rudolph, only at night. What am I? -Jace Grende I go under a tree, I...

  • Fourth Grade answers "What Christmas means to me"

    The Times|Dec 16, 2021

    What Christmas Means to MeWhat Christmas Means to Me What Christmas Means to Me By Mitchell Hays Christmas means sharing time with my family. On Christmas Eve we get together with my family to celebrate Christmas. We also watch Christmas movies. It is a special tradition And spending time with Santa, the best toy maker is a lot of fun. It just wouldn't be Christmas without my family. What Christmas Means to Me By Damian Brown Christmas means a lot to me, like spending time with my family. It...

  • Fifth Grade tells us their perfect Christmas

    The Times|Dec 16, 2021

    My Perfect Christmas by Cody Coulston My perfect Christmas would be waking up and seeing a scooter, a video game and just all sorts of cool toys. Also, we don't have to wait to open presents. We always have to wait because my mom and dad always have to get their coffee before we can open presents. Another perfect thing would be that all my family would come and watch a movie and have donuts. If I could have all that, that would be the most amazing thing that could ever happen in the world. But t...

  • At the Liberty: Encanto

    The Times|Dec 16, 2021

    DAYTON—Encanto, is the tale of an extraordinary family, the Madrigals, who live hidden in the mountains of Colombia in a magical house, in a vibrant town, in a wondrous, charmed place called an Encanto. The all-new original Disney film (with a screenplay by Lin-Manuel Miranda and others) features the voice of Stephanie Beatriz as Mirabel, an ordinary 15-year-old who’s struggling to find her place in her family. “Mirabel is a really funny, loving character who also deeply yearns for something more,” says Beatriz. “She’s also not afraid to s...

  • American Legion Post 35 Essay contest

    The Times|Dec 16, 2021

    WAITSBURG-The Waitsburg Post 35 sponsored an American Essay Contest to students at Waitsburg Schools. The contest was a way for students to think about their country. The theme for this year's competition was "Our American Flag." For the competition, students in grades 1 through 3 were challenged to use the image of our flag to create an art project. Students in grades 4 through 12 were asked to write an essay about the history of the flag, the way to display the flag properly, or other facts...

  • The kindness of Waitsburg

    The Times|Dec 16, 2021

    WAITSBURG-Kindness is alive in Waitsburg. It seems like a prerequisite to becoming part of the community. It comes in all shapes and sizes, in acts big and small. From receiving an unexpected smile on a bad day or heading up an event, kindness is everywhere. The year started strong, with more than 2,000 pounds of food distributed to Waitsburg and surrounding community members. The Waitsburg Christian Church, then led by Pastor Matthew Wyatt, helped organize the day-long event, partnering with...

  • Waitsburg Elmentary School Winter Program

    The Times|Dec 16, 2021

    Waitsburg Elementary students danced and sang Christmas songs in front of a full crowd on December 14. The students practiced for weeks, led by music teacher Elizabeth Jagelski. Mrs. Jagelski was hired at the beginning of the school year, and has revived the entire district's music programs, including the pep band which plays at home sporting games. Classic holiday songs, including Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and Frosty the Snowman, were the stars of the show on Tuesday ni...

  • heARTfelt Christmas is coming to town

    The Times|Dec 16, 2021

    WAITSBURG—Coming out of a pandemic has been no match for Waitsburg’s Christmas spirit. With Hometown Christmas, typically held the second weekend after Thanksgiving, on hold, due to the pandemic, community members have come together to bring plenty of Christmas sparkle to our little town. Waitsburg’s heARTfelt Christmas celebration will take place on Saturday, December 18. Enjoy local shopping, food, libations, Santa, and a parade through town. Be sure to take a walk or drive after the parade to...

  • Port of Columbia December meeting

    Justin Jaech, The Times|Dec 16, 2021

    DAYTON—The Port of Columbia commissioners held their last regularly scheduled meeting of the year at 3:30 p.m., Wednesday, December 08, 2021, via Zoom. Commissioner Shawn Brown called the meeting to order. There was no public comment. The Board approved the minutes of the last meeting and addressed the monthly budget report. The Port Director, Jennie Dickinson, announced the Port received $55,000 in tax revenue from the County. The Port received from the County a bill for the primary election for $7820, which is about twice the past election c...

  • Festival of Trees

    The Times|Dec 16, 2021

    First Place winner is Karl Law Office...

  • Last-minute gifts for all

    Beka Compton, The Times|Dec 16, 2021

    I have been busy driving around the past couple of weeks, finding fun gift ideas from local businesses. Gaudy Gals on Main is a true gem that is found close to home in Waitsburg. It is the type of store that I visit when I'm not sure what I want to get. I have yet to leave without that perfect, didn't-know-I-needed-it gift from the Main Street store. Located inside Waitsburg's Town Hall, Gaudy Gals is packed full of unique antiques, gorgeous jewelry, delicious candles, tea towels, and some of th...

  • Eggnog Panna Cotta

    Luke Chavez, The Times|Dec 16, 2021

    Among the things I love about living in Waitsburg are the packages of homemade Christmas cookies that we receive from several of our neighbors this time of year. Brightly frosted sugar cookies, chocolate crinkles, and spiced oatmeal raisin are just a few of the sweet delights already lovingly gifted to us this holiday season. A simple but thoughtful gesture, the sharing of treats from home kitchens is the kind of thing that gives small towns such big hearts. With platters of assorted baked...

  • Women on the Wing Lands in Walla Walla

    Brad Trumbo, The Times|Dec 16, 2021

    While hunting is still largely viewed as a man's activity, the number of women hunters increased 25 percent between 2011-2016, according to US Fish and Wildlife Service, and the numbers continue to climb. Embracing women in the outdoors is not news to Pheasants Forever (PF), but their "Women on the Wing" (WotW) initiative is relatively fresh. "In 2018, Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever's Women on the Wing Initiative officially kicked off in response to the rapid interest and engagement among wom...

  • PIONEER PORTRAITS

    The Times|Dec 16, 2021

    Ten Years Ago December 15, 2011 Waitsburg’s Town Hall was turned into a child’s Christmas-shopping paradise last Thursday night. For about 15 years, community volunteer Rose Englebrite said the hall has played host to vendors who set up tables and sell gifts for $10 and under for the community children to purchase as gifts for their families. “It’s just a night for the kids to come out and shop for what they want to,” Englebrite said. [Photo Caption] Friends and family are invited to share in...