Articles from the July 3, 2014 edition
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Kids Enjoy Summer Food Program
WAITSBURG - "Can I see you put some fruit or a vegetable on your plate? How about an orange?" encouraged a smiling Susan Wildey. The Summer Food Services Program Supervisor laughed as she turned her...
Huntsville “Boys” Visit the Last Frontier
HUNTSVILLE - Huntsville residents Bill Beckmeyer and grandson Alex Breland kicked off their summer by fulfilling a longtime dream. The pair -- who "do everything together" -- added a new adventure to... Full story
Touchet Valley Ryder Cup 2014
Round by round scores: Friday afternoon: Two-man teams, alternating shots - Waitsburg 4, Dayton 1 Friday night: Two-man teams, alternating shots - Waitsburg 2.5, Dayton 3.5 (W 6.5 to D 3.5) Saturday morning: Two-man, best ball - Waitsburg 2, Dayton...
Dayton Takes Fourth Straight Ryder Cup
DAYTON - With unseasonably cool weather in store, the Dayton and Waitsburg Teams teed off last weekend in the fourth annual Touchet Valley Ryder Cup Tournament. Dayton came away with its fourth...
Matthew Warren Enjoys Experience at Boys State
DAYTON - Two Touchet Valley teens quite literally "brought it home" this month. Waitsburg's Emma Philbrook attended Evergreen Girls State while Dayton's Matthew Warren attended Evergreen Boys State -...
Commissioning of Ensign Schlachter
DAYTON - Ensign Sara Schlachter was commissioned as an officer the United States Navy Sunday afternoon during a ceremony at the Columbia County Courthouse here. Schlachter, 26, and a 2008 Dayton High...
Prescott’s “Vacant Lot” is now “The Prescott Plaza”
PRESCOTT - The steering committee for Prescott's Vacant Lot project meat on Sunday June 20 for a debriefing, to pick a name for the lot and to decide on what needs to happen next. The lot was named The Prescott Plaza by a unanimous committee vote,...
First Friday Free Enry to Tamastslikt Cultural Institute
Tamastslikt Cultural Institute will offer free admission on Friday, July 4. Tamastslikt celebrates the traditions of Cayuse, Umatill and Walla Walla tribes with dramatic exhibits, artwork, interactive exhibits and a Living Culture Village. Admission... Full story
20th Annual Native American Pow Wow at Wildhorse
More than 300 dancers and 25 drum teams will celebrate their heritage at the 20th Annual Pow Wow to take place at Wildhorse Casino July 4 - 6. Dancers will perform traditional dances Friday, July 4 from 7 p.m. to midnight, Saturday, July 5 from 1...
Waitsburg Artist Displays Talents
WAITSBURG - When Imbert Mathee, former publisher of The Times, interviewed artist Gail Gwinn last August, Gwinn wasn't yet ready to display her art publicly. The move from Whidbey Island to...
You Say Goodbye, and I Say Hello
WAITSBURG - Well-wishers bid a fond farewell to Coppei Café owner Allison Bond, while serving up a warm welcome to new operators Emry and Sandy Kleck, at Sunday night's welcome/ farewell party. The...
Turner has Proper Skills
Dear Editor, As former president of the Washington State Sheriffs' Association, I have had the distinct pleasure of working closely with Sheriff John Turner for the past four years. Sheriff Turner has proven himself to be an enthusiastic man of...
Second Opinions
[Editor's note: This week we bring you what we hope will be a continuing Times feature: a look at an issue that has broad as well as local implications. Following are several excerpts from news features and opinion pieces from Washington and... Full story
Do What With My Seatback and Tray Table?
Last week, I took my first plane trip in eleven years. Naturally, I'd forgotten a lot about those things since I was five, including the heavily standardized script the flight attendant rattles off...
The Fourth of July
[Editor's note: In July 1946, America was celebrating its recent victory in World War II, while also beginning its recovery from the trauma of that war. The July 5, 1946 issue of The Waitsburg Times featured an editorial written by its publisher at...
BIRTHDAYS
July 4: Tucker Alleman, Kelly Rice, Dona Jean Smith, Suzanne Robert, James White, John McCaw. July 5: Gina Wilson, Karen Gilson, Neil Carpenter, Sierra Segraves. July 6: Roger Beckel, Leo Cobb, Donna Groom, Milt Priggee. July 7: Joann Willis,...
POLICE NOTES
Waitsburg June 24 Vehicle prowl reported on Wheatland Drive, nothing taken. June 26 Vehicle prowl on W. 4th Street, two handbags with clothes and driver's license taken. June 28 Vehicle prowl on Jay Street, medication and check taken. Prescott June...
WEEKLY CALENDAR
4 July 4 in Starbuck 9 a.m. to dusk Head to Starbuck for a Swap Meet, Community Yard Sale, Redneck Games, and live music. There will be fireworks at dusk if the wind is calm. Waitsburg March & Picnic Noon - 2ish Gather in front of Waitsburg Hardware... Full story
Swim the Snake
STARBUCK - Registration for the second annual Swim the Snake fundraiser swim for the Blue Mountain Resource Conservation and Development Council, the Dayton Swim Team and the Pomeroy Swim Team is underway. The swim will take place August 9 with... Full story
Waitsburg Holiday Pool Closure
NOTICE: The Waitsburg City Pool will be closed Friday due to the 4th of July holiday....
PIONEER PORTRAITS
Ten Years Ago July 8, 2004 Carol Clarke believes her experiences in every aspect of the educational field will give her a unique perspective in her new role of superintendent. Dr. Clarke, who replaces Robert Johnson as the Elementary School... Full story
Enjoy “Hometown” Fourth
Waitsburg Celebrates with Veterans' March WAITSBURG - Waitsburg residents are invited to join the Veteran's March on Main Street at noon on July 4, followed by a potluck in the park . A brief... Full story
