Articles from the October 29, 2015 edition
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Rural Youth Gains Ground
WAITSBURG – From pumpkin producers to pool plungers, Rural Youth Enrichment Services (RYES) is intent on giving local kids a helping hand. RYES is a nonprofit organization, founded in 2009, with t...
Mass(ive) Band and Choir Perform
WAITSBURG – Nearly 250 student musicians, from eleven area schools, joined together to perform at a mass band and choir concert held at the Waitsburg High School gymnasium on Wed., Oct. 21. The m...
Playing For a Cause
Rivalry temporarily set aside, the Waitsburg Cardinals and DeSales Irish were pretty in pink as they joined forces to raise money for Assumption 5th grade teacher, Jill Montgomery (center), who is...
Dayton Man Finishes the Ride
DAYTON – On the morning of Wed., June 25, Dayton resident and volunteer fireman Mike Ellsworth set out on a fairly routine 24-mile bicycle ride from Dayton to just west of Waitsburg. On the return tri...
"Good Stuff" at the Dayton Library
DAYTON – Dayton Memorial Library children's librarian Carolyn Laib doesn't need a watch to know what time school lets out. The library's newly remodeled basement quickly filling with children is c...
What's all the Stink About?
WAITSBURG – Preston Hall students in Lynn Martin's seventh and eighth-grade science classes have been studying the impact of humans on ecosystems. Those studies have focused largely on negative i...
Duke is on the Mend
WAITSBURG – In our Oct. 1 issue, The Times reported that Waitsburg artist Suze Wood had created a GoFundMe account to raise funds for surgery for her horse, Duke. Since then, Duke has been able to r...
Leave Your Mark
WAITSBURG – Fifteen years ago, Waitsburg teacher Sandy McCaw initiated the 'Leave Your Mark' fundraiser to raise money for the Waitsburg High School Alumni Association. Today, the alumni a...
Adams is District 9 League Champion
CLARKSTON – Emily Adams took first place at the D9 Championship in Clarkston on Oct. 24 and the boys team all set personal records. "Emily ran a smart, strong race, passing the lead runner on the h...
Lady Cards Lose to TCP, Beat DeSales
WAITSBURG – On Oct. 20, the Lady Cardinals volleyball team fell to Tri-Cities prep in three sets on the TCP court. Waitsburg lost 9-25, 10-25, 7-25. "We started out really well, and then fell flat. W...
Cardinals Can't Keep Up with Asotin
WAITSBURG – On Senior Night in Waitsburg, the Cardinal football team came up short against a much-improved Asotin team, losing 42-14. The Panthers rushed for 243 yards and scored five touchdowns on th...
Book Review: Orphan Train, by Christina Baker Kline
For me, the best part of being a reporter is that I get to hear people's stories. Almost every time I interview someone, I'm amazed by what I learn. In fact, that's somewhat of a job detriment...
NEW AT THE LIBRARY
Weller Public Library 212 Main Street, Waitsburg Hours: Mon. and Thurs. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Storytime: Mon., 10:30 a. m. X by Sue Grafton (Adult Mystery): Grafton's dark and chilling novel features a r...
County Ponders Pot Zones
DAYTON – The Columbia County Board of Commissioners on Monday met with County Planning Director Kim Lyonnais to discuss potential changes to the county’s zoning ordinance to identify where mar...
HAVE A SCAAAAARY HALLOWEEN!
Main Street Trick-or-Treat Dayton Main Street Oct. 30, 3-5 p.m. Bring your ghosts and goblins out for a safe and festive downtown trick-or-treating experience. Participating businesses will have a bright orange pumpkin sign on their door or window....
Pioneer Portraits - October 29, 2015
Ten Years Ago Nov. 3, 2005 Nineteen members and a guest turned out for 55 Plus potluck dinner Friday, October 28 at Ye Towne Hall. Hostesses Lillian Judd and Kay Pettichord decorated tables with autumn and Halloween themes. Sarah Wilson treated the g...
City Council Meeting Change
WAITSBURG – Due to a lack of quorum at the scheduled Oct. 20 Waitsburg City Council meeting, the meeting date has been rescheduled to Thurs., Oct. 28 at 7 p.m. Meetings are held in the Lions Building at the Waitsburg Fairgrounds. The meeting a...
Court News - October 29, 2015
Columbia County Superior Court October 21, 2015 First Appearance/Arraignment: Richard D Streck III, 40, transient; failed to appear at first appearance. Charged with one count of identity theft in the second degree, a class C felony, and one count of...
Waitsburg School Breakfast/Lunch
3: Pancakes; Sack Lunch Day (Early Release) 2: Biscuit & Gravy; Turkey Sub, Lettuce/Tomato/Onion, Cucumbers, Avocado 3: Continental Breakfast; Grilled Chicken Nuggets, Sweet Potato tots 4: Longjohn; Baked Potato Bar, Broccoli 5: Continental...
Birthdays - Week of October 29
October 30: Judy Bradley, Barbie Thompson, Ken Colby, Cindy Hofer, Robert Peddinani, Meghan Conrath, Aryn Davis. October 31: Virginia Nichol, Ben Lincoln, Pami Wallis, Sarah Henze, B.A. Keve. November 1: Connor Talbott, Phyllis Eaton, Courtney Mock,...
Ken Graham: FROM THE PUBLISHER
The presidential election campaign is topping the national news all the time these days, with Hillary Clinton gaining and Donald Trump slipping in the polls. But that election is still more than a year away. You’ll probably be reading about it in t...
Budget Issues Regarding Fire District Annexation Are Complex
While I don’t usually comment on items in the local paper, I felt that the this issue was important enough to warrant a response from the City as it is clear to me that the majority of people still don’t understand the issue at hand. First, a new...
Don't Give Up on Waitsburg Ambulance
Dear Editor, With continued developments, I would like to ask you, the privately ran and operated Waitsburg Ambulance Board why you are giving a vote of no confidence to the staff after the passing of Richard Nauman? It pains me to hear that you have...
CCHS Board Report
DAYTON – The Columbia County Public Hospital District now has a new president of the commission, and a new board member. At their regular meeting last week, Commission Vice-President Jim Kime turned t...
