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  • Waitsburg Hometown Christmas

    Brianna Wray, the Times|Dec 6, 2018

    Views from the Hometown Christmas event held December 1st and 2nd....

  • Will Dayton Permanently Shutter its Pool?

    Michele Smith, the Times|Dec 6, 2018

    DAYTON-The Friends of the Dayton Community Pool met with city officials last week to discuss whether, and if so, how to move forward on repairing or replacing Dayton's pool. The city's 35-year-old pool was closed for safety reasons this summer because of infrastructure problems, including a leaking pool tank, inoperable boiler and water heater systems, and dangerously cracked decks. City officials and the Friends group have reviewed the condition assessment report performed by an architectural f...

  • Keep Your Tree Looking its Best

    the Times|Dec 6, 2018

    1. Select a fresh tree. The needles should be moist and not break when bent with fingers. 2. Store your tree out of direct sunlight and away from drafts. 3. Immediately before the tree is brought inside, make a half-inch fresh cut from the trunk and place it in water. 4. Initially, put hot water in the tree holder to remove any sealing pitch. 5. Use a Christmas tree stand that holds a gallon of water. 6. Check the stand every day for water and keep it full. Never allow the reservoir to become...

  • Pioneer Portraits Week 40

    the Times|Dec 6, 2018

    Ten Years Ago-December 11, 2008 Photo caption: Waitsburg Prescott Alumni Women who took on the WP Cardinals last Friday included Kristy Scott, Tracy Daniels, Sharon Cunz, Kitzi Hazelbaker Brannock, Debra Wilbur Doering, Renee Scott. Standing: Leanne Peterson Branson, Ann Bickelhaupt, Wendy Davis Richards, Becky Daniels Harshman, Sandra Conover Farley, Jamie Williams, Kelly McCaw Steinhoff, Jessie Meier, Not pictured: Chelsea Spies. Coaches were Neil Henze and Todd Beckman. Photo caption: A copy...

  • Warhol Quote

    Brianna Wray, the Times|Dec 6, 2018

    "They always say time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself." -Andy Warhol...

  • Arlene Joyce Beuhler

    the Times|Dec 6, 2018

    Arlene Joyce Beuhler, 87, passed away Monday, Nov. 19 at Booker Rest Home. Arlene was born in Wenatchee on Aug. 11, 1931 to Gilbert "Gib" and Jessie Hamlin. She had a brother, Gilbert "Sonny" Charles who passed away in 1930; and a sister, Anita, who currently resides near Cabot, Arkansas. Later, Arlene moved with her mother and Anita to Seattle, where she attended West Seattle High School. She graduated in 1949. In 1951, Arlene married Edwin "Ed" Beuhler and they resided in the Wallingford area...

  • Elizabeth Louise (Betty) Callahan

    the Times|Dec 6, 2018

    Betty Callahan passed away on Nov. 28, 2019 in Mesa, Ariz. with family by her side. A celebration of life will be held at the First Christian Church in Waitsburg on Dec. 8 at 3:00 p.m. A celebration potluck will follow at the Lions Building at the Waitsburg Fairgrounds. Betty was born to Carl Joseph Dunn and Leona Anna Hermanns on a farm north of Waitsburg near the old Cockburn farm on April 24, 1932, her dad's birthday. She attended school in Waitsburg, graduating in 1950. Betty attended...

  • Rosemary Leedy Newman

    the Times|Dec 6, 2018

    LEWISTON—Rosemary Leedy Newman, 95, of Dayton, passed away Monday at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Lewiston. Rosemary was the mother of Eugene Crothers, of Dayton, and the late Michael Crothers. A memorial Service will be held for Rosemary on Saturday, Dec. 8, at 11 a.m. at St Joseph Catholic Church in Dayton....

  • Birthdays Week 40

    the Times|Dec 6, 2018

    December 6: Janet Unholz, Judy Reser, Christine Ezell. December 7: John Fenton Mason, Jeff Flores, Trey Cole, Hilary Hogan, Heidi Potolicchio. December 8: Ruth Senter, Lisa Patton, Cliff Griffin, Abby Michels. December 9: Russ Hays, Jerry Jeremiah, Jim Bird, Patty Hernandez, Ray Meier, Sarah Reser. December 10: Grant Woodworth, Bess Ammerman, Ron Thompson, Diane Fry, Sara Lytle, Lydia Fancuillo. December 11: Carl Baker, Robert Ezell, Tim Mayberry, Niko Matthee, Caleb Solis. December 12: Ernest...

  • School Lunches Week 40

    the Times|Dec 6, 2018

    Dec 7: French Toast; Mozzarella Cheese Sticks Dec 10: Breakfast Wrap; Sloppy Joes, seasoned corn Dec 11: Churros & Yogurt; K-5 Hot Ham & Cheese, 6-12 Buffalo Chicken & Cheese Dec 12: Cinnamon Roll; Tater Tot Casserole Dec 13: Breakfast Pizza; Chicken Drumsticks, Coleslaw...

  • Christmas Cantata Sunday

    the Times|Dec 6, 2018

    The public is invited to the Christmas Cantata (musical choir presentation) “Christmas Alleluia,” presented by the Dayton United Brethren Church choir on Sunday at 10:45 a.m. The church is located at 1106 S.4th, Dayton....

  • Columbia County Comprehensive Plan in Works

    the Times|Dec 6, 2018

    DAYTON—Ben Floyd, Project Manager with White Bluff Consultants, led the Columbia County Comprehensive Plan Kickoff Open House discussion for the County’s 2020 Comprehensive Plan at the County Fairgrounds Youth Building, last week. This workshop, and workshops for the City of Dayton and the Town of Starbuck, were held on the same day. Officials in the Planning and Building Department will take public comment from these and future workshops into consideration when developing the 2020 Comprehensive Plan, and it will be ready for submission to the...

  • Prescott Lions Breakfast Dec 15 & 16

    the Times|Dec 6, 2018

    PRESCOTT—The Prescott Lions breakfast will be held Dec. 15 & 16 from 8 - 11 a.m. All you can eat eggs, bacon, sausage, hash browns, biscuits and gravy, pancakes, juice, and coffee will be served for $10.00....

  • Night Market at Blue Mountain Station

    the Times|Dec 6, 2018

    DAYTON—The first annual holiday Night Market at Blue Mountain Station will be held Friday from 4-7 p.m. The Co-op Market at Blue Mountain Station will be selling Christmas trees, in addition to a lasagna dinner, and other local and natural food offerings. Sweet treat vendors will be selling cookies, cakes and other goodies during the Night Market. XO Alambic will release their new Scythe & Sheaf ancient grains whiskey, an 8-year, five grain whisky crafted from rye, maize, emmer, spelt and sprouted barley. Mama Monacelli will have samples of a...

  • Library Sweater and Toy Drive

    the Times|Dec 6, 2018

    DAYTON—Local youth in need will benefit from Mister Rogers Sweater and Toy Drive, and local families can get a free family photo when they make a donation. Local photographer Vicki Zoller is conducting free photoshoots for families who have donated to the drive. “It’s a great way to get a nice family photo and give something to the community,” said Zoller. Elk Drug is offering the families a coupon for 20% off at the Elk Drug Photo Kiosk, so they can make Christmas cards from her photos. “We’ve received a lot of wonderful gifts,” Zoller said,...

  • The Work of Textile Artist Patricia Bennett

    Carolyn Henderson, the Times|Dec 6, 2018

    When you really love what you do, you tend to 1) do it a lot, and 2) teach others how to do it. And that's exactly what Patricia Bennett, a textile artist who creates quilted home décor items and wall hangings, has been doing ever since she began sewing 58 years ago on a machine that was powered not by electricity, but by the action of her feet. "I loved sewing from the first time I used a treadle sewing machine in junior high school," the Bayview, Idaho artist says. "Later, I was putting...

  • Dayton – Waitsburg Athletic Combine 2018/2019 Basketball Schedule

    the Times|Dec 6, 2018

    Dates include JV and Varsity games for girls and boys, unless otherwise noted First game starts at 3 p.m., unless otherwise noted Dec. 6 College Place at DW Waitsburg High School Dec. 7 DW at River View (Finley) River View High School, 36509 S Lemon Dr, Kennewick First game, 4:30 p.m. Dec. 11 DW at Prescott Prescott High School First game, 4 p.m. Dec. 14 DW at Liberty Christian Liberty Christian School, 2200 Williams Blvd, Richland Dec. 15 DW at Kittitas Kittitas Secondary School, 7571 Kittitas Hwy, Kittitas First game, 4:30 p.m. Dec. 18 WWVA...

  • Adams Competes at NAIA Cross Country Nationals

    Brianna Wray, the Times|Dec 6, 2018

    CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa-Lewis & Clark College sophomore Emily Adams finished 23rd at the NAIA Cross Country National Championships with a career-best time of 18:00:0 in the 5,000 meters. Adams is a 2017 graduate of Waitsburg High School, and is the daughter of Ann and Lonny Adams, of Waitsburg. Adams is continuing her success in her college running career. She finished seventh at The Frontier Conference Meet in Great Falls Montana last month. As a freshman Adams posted season-best in the 5K...

  • HOMETOWN CHRISTMAS

    the Times|Dec 6, 2018

    Santa took up shop at Ten Ton Coffee this past weekend and visited with children of all ages....

  • Safety Star Award

    Michele Smith, the Times|Dec 6, 2018

    Bruce Goodell, Darla Brown, David O Campo, Melissa Ferrians, Steve Mertens, and Dayton Mayor Craig George are shown with the 2017 Safety Stars trophy the Columbia County Public Transportation Board Authority received from the Washington State Transit Insurance Pool for consistently being a good performer in terms of agency auto losses. The Safety Star Award also comes with a cash award of $1500, to be used for employee recognition. The award is to recognize member transit agencies who maintain...

  • Waitsburg City Council Report

    Emma Philbrook, the Times|Dec 6, 2018

    Present at last week’s meeting of the Waitsburg City Council were members Terry Jacoy, Kevin House, Jim Romine, and Kate Hockersmith, along with Mayor Marty Dunn. Basin Disposal, Inc., which contracts with the city to provide garbage pickup services, will be increasing its rates starting Jan. 19. Once the city’s administrative costs – which cover the state’s refuse tax, among other things – are factored in, the typical monthly garbage bill will rise to $21.75. Sheriff John Turner provided the co...

  • Hospital District Commissioners Report

    Michele Smith, the Times|Dec 6, 2018

    DAYTON—In his report to the Hospital Board of Commissioners at their regular meeting last week, Columbia County Health System CEO Shane McGuire said a lease has been signed with the Port of Columbia for office space in the Rock Hill Industrial Park. He said the Certified Nursing Program, Palliative Care, and Marketing Services will move into this building. Dr. Kyle Terry has completed provider training for the CCHS Wound Care Program and will be the Medical Director there. This will allow Dr. K...

  • Delicious Pumpkin Bread

    Teeny McMunn, the Times|Dec 6, 2018

    I saw this recipe in the Colfax Gazette. She (Judy Gehring) said it originally published in Taste of Home in 1998. What caught my attention was using vanilla pudding "cook and serve" as one of its ingredients. What? I guess it wasn't too unusual as I have a spice cake mix that you can make a pumpkin Bundt cake using instant vanilla pudding. That made more sense. But I was intrigued and wanted to try it. We had the Christmas bazaar on Saturday. This would be a good time bake it. It makes five...