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  • TEENY MCMUNN: MY RECIPE BOX

    Teeny McMunn, The Times|Aug 31, 2017

    I'm not sure if this is the recipe the Amish use, but its good and I make it often. This last batch, I added wheat germ and chia seeds. It is not uncommon for me to have someone stop and tell me they love reading the recipes, but really haven't made them. I laughed when it dawned on me that is what I do with exercise tapes. I watch them, save them on Facebook, and somehow think that is the same as doing them. For me, I'll start a recipe before I dust so you can see my priorities. INGREDIENTS: 2...

  • American Legion Celebrates Patriots Day

    The Times|Aug 31, 2017

    WAITSBURG - Waitsburg American Legion Post #35 will celebrate Patriots Day on Sept. 11 with a dinner and annual installation of officers. The dinner will take place at Town Hall at 6 p.m. and all veterans and their families are invited to attend. RSVP to Cindy Standring at (509) 520-9351. Dinner will be followed by a retirement ceremony and celebration for Raymond Pope who is retiring from the US Navy Reserves. The Legion will recognize Patriots Day by placing flags on Main Street. Anyone who would like to help should meet at the fire...

  • Christian Women's Connection Luncheon

    The Times|Aug 31, 2017

    WAITSBURG - The September Christian Women’s Connection Luncheon will take place on Sept. 13 at Waitsburg Town Hall from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. The cost is $10 and the meal will be catered by Melissa Weatherford. Speaker Wendy Cowell from American Falls, Ida will speak on the theme “Changing Garments.” Wendy shares how her heart wore garments that were changed from filthy rags into a royal robe of honor and dignity. Monica Mitchell will share about Dayton’s after school program and Switchgrass Delta will provide musical entertainment. Reservati...

  • Trivia Test

    Fifi Rodriguez|Aug 31, 2017

    1. GAMES: In Monopoly, what color is the property St. James Place? 2. LANGUAGE: What does the expression “carrying coal to Newcastle” mean? 3. TELEVISION: What was the name of the news director on “WKRP in Cincinnati”? 4. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Which U.S. president was the target of the first assassination attempt? 5. ANIMAL KINGDOM: In the cat family, what are vibrissae? 6. MEASUREMENTS: How many grams are in a pound? 7. U.S. STATES: What state lies directly to the north of Kansas? 8. MEDICAL: What is happening if you experience borborygmi? 9. FIRS...

  • STRANGE BUT TRUE

    Samantha Weaver, The Times|Aug 31, 2017

    * It was 17th-century French philosopher Rene Descartes who made the following sage observation: “If you would be a real seeker after truth, it is necessary that at least once in your life you doubt, as far as possible, all things.” * Does the sight of a bald eagle inspire you with patriotism? If so, you can thank John Adams and Thomas Jefferson, who overruled Benjamin Franklin when deciding on the national bird. Had Franklin had his way, we’d be looking to find national pride in the somewhat more humble turkey. * When you think of large tire...

  • Rainbow Lake Rehab

    The Times|Aug 31, 2017

    Campground 3 and Deer Lake Access road will be closed longer than anticipated as work has just begun on Rainbow Lake. Culbert Construction of Pasco has been awarded the project to deepen the lake so it can be reconfigured. The goal is to open up more flood plain for the Tucannon River, improve water quality to the Tucannon Hatchery, and to improve fishing in the lake. The project is part of the 2014 W. T. Wooten Floodplain Management Plan....

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