Articles from the May 12, 2016 edition
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Rib Lovers
Former Times publishers Tom and Anita Baker were among the first in line at last weekend's Lions Club Rib Feed at the Waitsburg Fairgrounds. The Lions fed 800 people and served well over 1100 pounds...
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Lions Lend a Helping Hand
WAITSBURG – Hard work pays off. It takes a lot of helping hands, but The Waitsburg Lions pulled off another highly successful Rib Feed fundraiser last Saturday. Lions Club President Neil Carpenter i...
Tree Removal Interrupted
WAITSBURG – A special meeting of the Waitsburg City Council was scheduled for last Tuesday afternoon, but later cancelled, when Mayor Walt Gobel was unable to attend. The meeting was called in r...
Lyons Ferry Road Project Pushed Out
DAYTON—On May 4 an agreement was reached between business owner Jim MacArthur and Columbia County officials regarding the timing of road construction on the Lyons Ferry Road. The project start date w...
Pioneer Portraits - May 12, 2016
Ten Years Ago May 18, 2006 Matt Baker, a four-year track stand-out for Waitsburg High school and now a member of the Whitworth College Track Team, is one of four finalists for the Blue Mountain Sports Awards Male Athlete of the Year. For now,...
Spring Has Sprung
Rolling green hills, blue skies, and new life are a sure sign of spring in the Touchet Valley. These lambs were caught frolicking just outside of Prescott....
Court News - May 4, 2016
Columbia County Superior Court May 4, 2016 Sentencing/Dismissals Elijio A. Mendoza, 31, Hermiston; charged with violation of the controlled substances act – possession with intent to deliver methamphetamine. Accepted a plea agreement on April 20 and...
Birthdays - Week of May 12
May 13: Lola Spirotas, Terry Bloor, Kevin Moormann, Jack Gawith and Lavina Meyer. May 14: Daniel Thomas Reese, Marge Tabor, Maggie Pietila, Lynna Larsen, Lee Fisk, Marilyn Robert, Barbara Wood, Suzie Payne, Debbie Fisher, Brian McKenzie and Alison...
Waitsburg School Breakfast/Lunch
4: Pancake on a Stick; Mozzarella Bread Sticks, Marinara Sauce 16: Breakfast Sandwich; BBQ Pulled Pork 17: Continental Breakfast; Nachos 18: Longjohn; Chili Dogs 19: Breakfast Pizza; Cheese or Pepperoni Pizza, Carrots, Pineapple...
'Blindsided' by Ryan, Trump Questions Need for Party Unity
Donald Trump had always described his run for president as unique. Going it alone without support from senior leaders of the Republican Party may just be another thing that sets him apart. “Does it have to be unified? I’m very different than eve...
Guest Comment: Historic Districts Are Important for Our Community
I am writing to express my concern regarding the proposed action to dissolve the residential historic districts in the City of Dayton and to ask my fellow homeowners in these districts to reconsider this decision. I am wearing two hats while writing...
Beating Trump Won't Be as Easy as Many Dems Think
Donald Trump became the presumptive Republican presidential nominee Tuesday night, turning his sights on Hillary Clinton, who, he says, will be easy to beat. She will not be - at least not for him. But Democrats must avoid making a similar mistake,...
Thank You for Lyons Ferry Road Resolution
Dear Editor, Lyons Ferry Marina would like to thank the County Commissioners, Port of Columbia and the County Engineer for helping to resolve a posible interruption of our business by a road construction project on Lyons Ferry Rd. Originally slated...
Free Dental Van Visit June 10
WAITSBURG - The Waitsburg Resource Center will sponsor a visit from Northwest Medical Teams International Mobile Dental Clinic, on Friday, June 10, in the Banner Bank parking lot. Check-in will be at the Resource Center, located in the bank building...
Whitman Mission Teacher-Ranger Position Opening
WALLA WALLA – The Whitman Mission National Historic Site is looking for a K-12 teacher for their 2016 Teacher-Ranger-Teacher position. The Teacher-Ranger-Teacher program is a professional development opportunity for teachers to spend a summer a...
Candidate Filing Next Week
WAITSBURG – Filing for County Board of Commissioner positions in Walla Walla and Columbia Counties opens Monday and runs through Friday, May 20. Positions open in Walla Walla County are: Commissioner, District 1, currently held by Jim Johnson and C...
Community Conversations to be Held in Dayton
Community Council is seeking input to identify important “community treasures” DAYTON – The Community Council, a nonprofit organization that works throughout the Walla Walla Valley, is begin...
Dayton Beauty-Based Business Has International Impact
DAYTON-Local hairstylists Bridget House and Melissa McCowen have designed a product called Embee Meche, that makes adding highlights to customers' hair much easier than the traditional method of...
Dayton Kindergarten Registration and Roundup
DAYTON – Children who turn five on or before August 31, 2016 may enroll their children in kindergarten at the Waitsburg Elementary School during open enrollment registration during office hours, Mon. – Fri. from 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Kindergarten Round...
Celebration Days Takes Shape
WAITSBURG - Plans are falling into place for a fun-filled Waitsburg Celebration Days weekend, May 20-22. From parades, to a car show, ATV rides, games in the park, food, museums and live music, there...
Tigers' Season Ends with Loss to St. George's, 6-0
MEDICAL LAKE – The Prescott baseball team's season ended Monday as the team lost in the second playoff round to St. George's, 6-0. Dragons' pitcher Zach Steele stifled Tiger hitting, holding P...
Skyline Adventures Provides Recreation Scholarships
DAYTON – Skyline Adventures, a local youth-oriented nonprofit organization received a grant last week from the Pacificorp Foundation for $2,000 for youth recreation scholarships. According to Ski B...
Waitsburg Boys Win CP Meet
COLLEGE PLACE – The Waitsburg boys' track team came away with the team title at the final 2B District 9 meet of the year here on May 3. And for the Cardinal girls, Emily Adams won all three of her eve...
2B District IX Meet
Waitsburg Boys 100 Meters 1. Travis Crockett 11.37 6. Joe Leamy 11.91 22. Daltin Lambert 13.59 200 Meters 1. Travis Crockett 23.49 10. Joe Leamy 25.38 25. Brayden Wood 31.43 400 Meters 15. Brayden Wood 1:10.62 800 Meters 1. Skylar Wood 2:12.41 2....
Power Up!
Waitsburg Elementary 3rd-5th grade students were treated to a surprise pep assembly, organized by teachers Deanna Coulston, Marne Henderson and Gabe Kiefel, Monday afternoon to encourage them to get...
