BRIEFS

PARKS AND RECREATION LEVY

PRESCOTT -- Prescott area voters are reminded that operation of the Prescott swimming pool in 2012 depends on passage of the levy included in the general election ballot due Nov.8. A 60 percent supermajority is required for levy passage. Proposition Number 1 calls for a $110,000 maintenance and operation levy to fund the Prescott pool and park for 2012. Walla Walla County officials estimate this as $0.48 per $1,000.00 assessed value.

FLOOD PROJECT MONEY ON BALLOT

WAITSBURG - The City of Waitsburg is asking voters to approve $2 million worth of tax revenue bonds on the November ballot. The bonds would provide funding for the Coppei Flood Control Project, which would improve flood protection from Coppei Creek. The planned improvements to the creek would include installation of flood walls, levees and flood protection. Benefits to residents if passed would include fewer impacts from flooding events and possibly lowered flood insurance costs. The estimated cost would be $2 per $1,000 of assessed valuation for 20 years and would only be used for the flood project. For more information, call 337-6371.

ANNUAL FLOOD SIREN TEST

WAITSBURG -- In preparation for flood season, the city of Waitsburg plans to conduct its annual test of its flood siren on Friday, Oct. 28 around 10 a.m.

TRICK-OR-TREAT AT THE TIMES OFFICE

WAITSBURG - The Times office in Waitsburg will be handing out Halloween treats to children who come in costume on Monday, Oct. 31 from 3 to 5 p.m. Come in your favorite costume, take home candy and you may see your photo in the next issue of the paper.

SAFETY FLASHERS, CANDY AT WFD

WAITSBURG - The Waitsburg Fire Department will be handing out free candy and safety flashers for trick-or-treaters coats on Halloween, starting at 5 p.m. The safety flashers will blink and help make kids more visible as they collect treats around town.

HARVEST PARTY

WAITSBURG -- The combined Sunday Schools of Waitsburg Christian and First Presbyterian Churches will host their annual Harvest Party and "Trick-or- Treat" for World Vision on Sunday, Oct. 30, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Waitsburg First Presbyterian Church. It will be a great time of fun for the kids and an opportunity for the community to get behind a worthy organization that helps needy children worldwide. Sunday School kids will be coming around the local neighborhoods gathering funds to send to World Vision. Questions? Call Marilyn Groom at 520-5282 or Barb Knopp at 509.386-8901.

HALLOWEEN AT SHERIFF'S OFFICE

DAYTON - Children are invited to visit the Columbia County Sheriff's Office on Monday, Oct. 31 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. for a free bag of Halloween goodies. Costumes are encouraged. This is a revival of an annual Halloween event, according to a release from the Sheriff's Office. The last time candy was handed out was 1992. This year, in addition to treats kids will receive 911 educational materials, coloring book, stickers and more.

HALLOWEEN EVENT AT LIBERTY

DAYTON -- Join the Liberty Theater for a Halloween cocktail party, Monster Martini Mash. Martinis and substantive (you won't need dinner following these delectable delights) hor d'oeuvres followed by a screening of Mel Brooks classic film, Young Frankenstein, starring Gene Wilder & Madeline Kahn. The event takes place Saturday, Oct. 29 at 6 p.m. at the Liberty Theater, 344 E. Main Street in Dayton. For information or tickets, call (509) 382-1380.

FREE DRIVER SAFETY CLASS

DAYTON - The AARP Driver Safety Program announces that in November any veteran and or their spouse of any age are eligible to take a safety class free of charge. Don Palmer of Dayton will conduct an 8-hour class in two sessions at the Dayton Senior Center on Nov. 1 and 2. The Nov. 1 class is from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. and the Nov. 2 class is from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The AARP Driver Safety class us designed for drivers over the age of 50, but it is open to people of any age. To register, sign up at the Senior Center or call 509-382-2663. The state of Washington requires insurance companies offer a discount on car insurance upon completion of a qualified safe driving class.

MEADWORKS HALLOWEEN EVENT

DAYTON -- Mace Mead Works presents "Army of Darkness" on Halloween night at the Liberty Theater. On Monday, Oct. 31 at 7:30 p.m., come catch this Sam Raimi classic with a Halloween Party to follow at Mace Mead Works from 9 p.m. to midnight.