Articles from the August 4, 2016 edition
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Waitsburg Mayor Resigns Following Nestlé Backlash
WAITSBURG – Walt Gobel officially tendered his letter of resignation as mayor of Waitsburg on Tuesday afternoon. Gobel, who was easily re-elected to his sixth term in April, said he was stepping down...
Late Primary Election Tally
Walla Walla County Commissioner, District 2 Randal Son 575 Todd Kimball 473 Michael Bates 451 Melissa J Hansen 382 Jacob Radke 239 Don Gibbard 197 District 16 State Representative, Pos. 1 Rebecca Francik 3,858 William ‘Bill’ Jenkin 2,975 Skyler Rud...
North Touchet Fire Mostly Contained
DAYTON – A wildfire that started Saturday afternoon about seven miles south of Dayton on North Touchet Road was mostly contained by Monday morning. The fire burned about two miles along the h...
Summer School
While students are enjoying time away from their classrooms and desks, Waitsburg Elementary instructional staff are assuming the role of students. In order to implement Journeys, the newly adopted...
Pioneer Portraits - August 4 2016
Ten Years Ago August 10, 2006 John and Marilyn Stellwagen, owners of Waitsburg Hardware and Mercantile, have started the process of fixing up the exterior of the 1882 building originally built by L.L. Powell. The process involves scraping and...
Prescott Afternoon at the Park
PRESCOTT - The Prescott Community Church is sponsoring a potluck dinner at the Prescott Park on Aug. 7 from 4-7 p.m. The church will BBQ and provide meat, condiments and beverages. Please bring a salad and/or dessert. For more info. call...
Summer Reading
WAITSBURG - The Waitsburg School library will be open from 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays for children to sit and read and check out books. There will be a guest reader every Tuesday. Summer reading is open to all students and siblings...
Waitsburg Sports Meetings
WAITSBURG - Fall sports information meetings are as follows: Volleyball, Aug. 10, 7 p.m., WHS auditorium Football, Aug. 11, 7 p.m., WHS auditorium Cheerleading, Aug. 15, 7 p.m., WHS Cage Cross Country, Aug. 16, 6 p.m., WHS Auditor...
Missoula Children's Theatre Auditions
DAYTON – Auditions for the Missoula Children’s Theatre production of The Princess and the Pea will be held at the Liberty Theater on Mon., Aug. 8 from 10 a.m. to noon. Those auditioning should plan to stay for the entire two hours, and some cast mem...
Dayton Sports Clearance
DAYTON – The clearance night for middle school and high school fall sports will be Tues., Aug. 9 in the high school auditorium at 6 p.m....
Community Conversation in Waitsburg
WAITSBURG – The Waitsburg Commercial Club announces Community Conversation at Waitsburg Town Hall on Thurs., Aug. 18 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. This is a positive process to discuss local and regional issues of priority and concern for members of our c...
Prescott Park Car Show
PRESCOTT – Bring your show car or just spend a relaxing afternoon in the park during Prescott’s annual car show, Aug. 13 from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Prescott Park....
Birthdays - Week of August 4
August 5: Dale “Skip” Buroker, Jonathan Schuler, Jo Ann Hansler, Bill Clayton, Dianna Riggs, Debra Davison, Michael Collie, David Murphy, Melanie Hevel. August 6: Seth Reese, Adelle Smith, Rita Pierson, Elizabeth Cole, Doris Hulce, Kelly Zuger, Abi...
An Open Mind is a Wonderful Thing
I don’t live in Waitsburg, but I own a business here, and I definitely have a stake in its economic future. So it’s been puzzling to me to see the reaction of many Waitsburg residents to the news tha...
Is Trump Dishonest - or Too Honest? Democrats Should Decide
The Democratic line on Donald Trump is beginning to sound - bear with me on this - a little like arguments made for continued government funding of public broadcasting. One the one hand, we’re told, public money makes up only a small part of the P...
Support After Fire is Appreciated
Dear Editor Thank you to all the fire departments and the farmers with equipment who came to fight the fire at my place on Saturday night. I also want to thank everyone who stopped by with kind words and phone calls to commiserate. Your support...
Thank You to emergency Services
Dear Editor, It is long overdue that I take the time to thank the Waitsburg Community Fire Department and Ambulance Service. Time after time you have shown your dedication and professionalism in the work that needs to be done. This happens...
Library SRP Wraps Up with Celebration
DAYTON- The summer reading program at Dayton Memorial Library is coming to an end on Aug. 10, as preparations begin for the new school year, according to Vicki Zoller at the library. Zoller said a...
Elevate your Being at Rey's Roast Coffee
DAYTON-The next time you are in the mood to elevate your being, visit Rey's Roast Coffee on Main Street in Dayton for conversation, and for coffee. On Friday, Regina Weldert, the proprieter of Rey's...
CCHS Board Meeting Summary
DAYTON—At their regular meeting on July 28 Columbia County Health System commissioners approved a resolution to create a link to Banner Bank on the CCHS website. This will allow a more convenient p...
Arson Suspected in Whiskey Creek Fire
WAITSBURG – A suspicious fire originating just off Nordheim Road cast an orange glow over Waitsburg during the wee hours of a windy Sunday morning as fire crews and farmers rushed to stop the growing...
Structures Burn in Timpey Road Fire
WAITSBURG – Four outbuildings were devoured by flames on Timpey Road, behind Lewis & Clark Trail State Park on Saturday afternoon. Homeowner Tim Baker said the sound of explosions and his wife's y...
Waitsburg School Board Approves 2016-17 Budget
WAITSBURG – No one from the community spoke at the school district’s sparsely attended July 27 budget hearing, leaving it to the board to approve and adopt a $4.2 million budget for the 2016-17 sch...
New at the Libraries
Weller Public Library 212 Main Street, Waitsburg Hours: Mon. and Thurs. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Storytime: Mon., 10:30 a. m. “The Wolf Road,” by Beth Lewis (Mystery/Thriller/Suspense) – Elka was just seven, lost and hungry in the wilderness, when Trapper...
