Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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WAITSBURG – Kate Hockersmith thought she was out of the Bluegrass business until Chris Philbrook knocked on her door in 2010 saying he wanted to be a Troublemaker and go to Japan. A few days later, Kavin Kuykendall showed up on her doorstep asking if she knew anyone who taught banjo. "It was the strangest thing. At that same time, Emily and Beka Adams were learning to play fiddle, so I opened the doors and had a flood of kids. Most were homeschooled and some came from College Place and D...
WAITSBURG – Where can you get a hamburger meal, dine to live music, and follow it up with a night of dancing for only $10-$15? It’s sounds unlikely, but that’s exactly the deal the Waitsburg Philanthropic Education Organization (P.E.O.) provides to the community during Waitsburg Celebration Days. Local Philanthropy Chair Wendy Davis has organized the event for the last several years and says, even though it is the group’s main fundraiser, keeping costs down so that families can attend is a to...
The Waitsburg Corral Wranglers 4-H Club spent a rainy Sunday afternoon in the Don Thomas Building painting and repairing benches in preparation for this weekend's Waitsburg Celebration Days and the Waitsburg Junior Livestock Show, which takes place June 11-12. Leaders Tracy Barron and Christy House said the group voted on the project as one of the club's community service projects. The Waitsburg Lions Club provided painting supplies and even cooked dinner for the crew after the work was...
WAITSBURG – This week, a bench was placed in front of Waitsburg Town Hall in memory of former resident Karen Huwe Mohney. Mohney, who was known and dear to many for her many community involvements passed away last year. The public is invited to the dedication ceremony, which will be held before the Celebration Days Parade on Sat., May 21 at 8:30 a.m. in front of town hall...
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 of ribs according to club president Neil Carpenter. See story on this page to read about how the Lions Club uses the funds they raise to support the local community....
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 is quick to thank the community for supporting the rib and salmon feeds and beer garden fundraisers that will allow the group to donate more than $30,000 this club year. "We just really want to thank everyone for buying tickets to these events," Carpenter said. "Without all the support from the c...
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 response to concerns raised over the planned removal of five large trees along West 6th Street. Removal plans have now been postponed until the issue can be addressed at next Wednesday's regular city council meeting. Waitsburg Attorney Michael V. Hubbard explained the situation in a letter with the s...
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 will be moved from June to August 15, according to Andrew Woods, the county engineer. Recently MacArthur has been vocal about the impact the Lyons Ferry Road project would have on his business managing the Lyons Ferry Marina, and running the Snake River Grill Restaurant and KOA campground. The $ 1...
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....
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 was sentenced to six months in the county jail and $1680 in legal financial obligations. Michael Dean Wallace, 59, West Richland entered pleas of not guilty to one count burglary in the second degree, one count possession of a controlled substance other than marijuana, unlawful possession of a dange...
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 beginning a project to “identify community treasures that represent shared values and regional assets.” According to the group’s executive director, Mary Campbell, the new project will begin with a community survey, and two “community conversations” to be held in Dayton, Walla Walla and Milton-Freewate...
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 using foil. Much to their delight, the Embee Meche is being marketed internationally, along with their other product called Solaris, a clay-based lightener and developer. "I'm not a huge fan of using foil," House said about the usual process to achieve highlights in hair. "I researched tons and tons of...
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 Roundup is scheduled for May 18 from 9-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m at the Dayton Elementary School. Children can receive a readiness assessment, vision and hearing screening, and parents will receive information and activities to help prepare their children for kindergarten. Call Jeannie or Zara at 382-2...
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 will be plenty of fun for everyone. Friday The weekend kicks off Friday night with the Historical ATV Sunset Cruise. The 35-mile guided cruise takes Saturday's poker ride in reverse with stops at historical points of interest along the way, and ends back at the fairgrounds at a bonfire and beer...
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 "powered up" about taking the upcoming Smarter Balanced Assessment tests. Students received "Power Up" T-shirts and Head Football Coach Troy Larsen gave a rousing pep talk. "The more you learn, the smarter you are, the easier life is," Larsen said....
Waitsburg Fire Department volunteers were quick to respond to a fire, located conveniently adjacent to the fire station, during the heavy wind storm on May 4....
WAITSBURG – Waitsburg cowgirl Emily Adams doesn't know how to be anything but busy. Even though a state qualifying track meet will make it impossible for her to be present at the actual Waitsburg Celebration Days event, Adams has agreed to serve as Celebration Days Queen, and is eager to promote Waitsburg at upcoming parades, speaking engagements, and luncheons. In Adams' absence, past Days of Real Sport and Celebration Days royalty will hold a "court reunion" and make a show during the C...
DAYTON-On April 21 officials from the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife presented the public with a progress update on implementation actions for the W. T. Wooten Wildlife Area Floodplain Management Plan. Tracy Drury, the principal engineer from Anchor QEA in Bellingham, Wash., presented an overview of the goals for the Tucannon Lakes. Drury said that, with the exception of Spring Lake and Blue Lake, all the lakes constrict the floodplain. Also, six out of the eight lakes violate the...
8th Grade 4.0 Kailyn Lewis High honors: 3.6 & above Logan Baker Grace Coulston Seamus House Kirsten Miller Cason Nichols Avery VanBlaricom 3.25 or better Wyatt Bohlman Huntyr Clarno Bradley Sandau 7th Grade High honors: 3.6 & above Koby Harris Riley Hubbard Teagen Larsen Annaka Moreland Hannah Sullivan 3.25 or better Zachary Bly 6th Grade 4.0 Megan Forney Charlie Judy McKenzie Lewis Mya Wood High honors: 3.6 & above Theo Anderson Caleb Barron Kiley Curran Brayden Mohney...
Preston Hall Students of the Month for April were Haylee Crow (8th Grade) and Huntyr Clarno (8th Grade)....
Several Waitsburg students were honored in an Outstanding Student Award program ceremony at the Masonic Lodge 26 in Dayton last week....
DAYTON—Matt Zanger and Mike Smith from the Dayton Historic Preservation Commission, along with Byron Kaczmarski from the Dayton City Council, met at City Hall on Monday night to count advisory ballots from property owners in two historic districts in Dayton. Ten validated ballots were submitted from the Washington Street Historic District. Seven of those ballots were cast to dissolve the WSHD, two were cast to retain the WSHD, changing the process to advisory review, only. One vote was cast t...
DAYTON-Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Dale Slack is happy. "I have a door," he said, showing off his new office. The Columbia County Prosecuting Attorneys, and their office staff, have been busy moving from their old digs at 116 North Third Street, where Slack's office had no door, into their new digs at 215 East Clay Street. Prosecuting Attorney Rea Culwell said the move is not only good for her staff, but is a good one for the community. She pointed out that the new building is ideally...
DAYTON—At their regular meeting in April the CCHS board of commissioners heard from Tom Dingus, an independent auditor who talked about the financial health of the Columbia County Health System based on his report of April 16, 2016. Dingus, a certified public accountant with the firm Dingus/Zarecore and Associates, PLLC in Spokane Valley, told the commissioners the financial goal for the 2016 end of year cost report is to break even, and he went on to outline some of the liabilities and goals f...
WAITSBURG – There's nothing unusual about Waitsburg parent and bus driver Pam Alexenko spoiling and supporting local kids. It's just part of who she is and something she's done for years. But her son Luke's fraternity brothers at Beta Theta Pi at Eastern Washington University, who are now on the receiving end of her generosity, found her treats and encouragement so impressive that they reinstated the Beta Theta Pi "Mom of the Year" award and presented Pam with it during last month's Mom's W...
