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WAITSBURG – The deadline for Declarations of Candidacy for Waitsburg City Council closed on March 10 one candidate short of a full slate of five members. The filing process will reopen with applications accepted for an additional three days, from March 11 to Wed., March 13 at 4 p.m. Council incumbents Terry Jacoy, Kevin House, Jim Romine, Kate Hockersmith all submitted applications, as did incumbent mayor Marty Dunn. There were no new applicants, according to City Administrator Randy Hinchliffe. Incumbent council member K.C. Kuykendall, who h...
WAITSBURG – Waitsburg-area farmers Perry and Darleen Dozier have withdrawn their request for a text code amendment that would make water bottling operations a permitted use in all resource and agricultural districts in Walla Walla County. The proposal was hotly debated in the county but Doziers say pushback was not a factor in the decision. The text amendment, which was on the County’s 2018 Annual Docket of Comprehensive Plan and Development Regulations, was withdrawn on Wed., March 6, according to Walla Walla County Principal Planner Lau...
Feb. 25 Welfare check on suicidal subject at a home on Preston Avenue. March 8 Waitsburg residents came in to WWSO to report identity theft....
Banner Bank Customer Services Representative Kim Julian alerted Waitsburg photographer Bill Rodgers to the presence of "snow rollers" just west of Prescott last week. Rodgers was quick to document the scene. "A rare sequence of weather events resulted in the formation of snow rollers in many of the fields around Waitsburg on March 7. A freezing rain that evening formed a hard slick crust on top of the previous snow. Later that night, about 2" of wet snow fell, and a 15 mph wind came up. Because...
Unlike parents with their children, I hope it's acceptable for reporters to have favorites. There are a couple of folks that I love to interview, and Jeff Broom was one. Jeff passed away on March 4 at Dayton General Hospital. He will be missed, but not forgotten. Because of his community activism and his breadth of knowledge, I had the opportunity to speak with Jeff fairly often in the course of reporting for The Times. I have greatly missed his input and wisdom as he fought health issues in rec...
Several locals enjoyed a good time at a paint party hosted by the Commercial Club at Town Hall last week. Above: Ladies are hard at work on their paint-by-number projects....
On Wed., March 13, the Waitsburg School District launched a groundbreaking branding campaign for the district. User-friendly websites and mobile apps for each school will help connect the Waitsburg community. The campaign is part of a larger effort to highlight the achievements taking place every day across the district. The new website and app include information such as dining menus, events calendars, real-time updates on sports scores, school document links, and even a live feed. The free app...
While snow and cold is a far cry from what is typically viewed as standard camel climate, the Walla Walla Valley's favorite dromedary hasn't let the white stuff keep him from his duties. Izzy the Camel was out-and-about in Walla Walla, joining Walla Walla Sweets mascot Sweet Lou, to draw a crowd for the grand opening of the new Inland Cellular on Rose Street on Feb. 21. Izzy makes his home on a small farm just east of Prescott with owners Mickey and Tawnya Richards. Tawnya says the cold weather...
WAITSBURG – At the close of nearly every winter, Waitsburg residents surmise about the likelihood of a high-water event like the Food of 1996. With a high snowpack and anticipated warming temperatures, this year is no different. Statistics can be frightening. Washington’s snowpack contains 30 million-acre feet of water, which is nearly the amount of water stored behind Grand Coulee Dam. Eight million of that was gained between Feb. 5 and 20, during record snowfalls, according to the Department of Ecology (DOE). That said, the state’s snowpack w...
August 24, 2018 Firearms were logged into evidence as found property. (NOTE: This event is listed on the Press Board sent out on March 5, 2019) February 26 Shop building on S. “A” Street in Prescott was burglarized. Forced entry with items taken. Possible assault reported in the 300 block of W. 4th Street in Prescott reported at 10:10 a.m. Les Gallardo arrested at same address on W. 4th Street in Prescott on two felony and one misdemeanor warrants at 3:41 p.m. February 27 A woman was reported trespassing in the 200 block of W. 3rd Street in...
WAITSBURG – Walla Walla County Digital Forensic Examiner Tim Hollingsworth will give a presentation on Cyber-bullying and Social Media Concerns on Thurs., March 14. Hollingsworth will meet with Waitsburg middle and high school students before presenting to the community at the Waitsburg High School lower auditorium from 6:30-7:30 p.m. While some experts do not feel that bullying is more prevalent than in years past, social media has made a significant impact on how it affects kids. “Bullying doe...
WALLA WALLA - Eight years ago, Jim and Amy Fenley, of Prescott, had the vision to fill a need in the wedding industry by offering horse and carriage services. The couple, married for fifteen years, share a love of horses. "Everyone thinks girls love the horses so much, but when Jim and I met he had two horses and I had one" Amy said. Their ten-acre farm is busy with eight horses and two miniature ponies. The Times arrived at the Prescott ranch last weekend, to find Jim and Amy working with...
K.C. Kuykendall, Terry Jacoy, Kevin House, Mayor Marty Dunn, Jim Romine and Kate Hockersmith were all present. Public Comment -Commercial Club President Joy Smith said the Commercial Club has purchased some wayfinding banners to point out sites of significance. -Jim Davison thanked the City crew for doing such a good job on keeping the sidewalks cleared. -Justin Stegall provided an update on the Park and Rec Board. The three-year-plan has been drafted and will be reviewed and refined over the...
WAITSBURG - Several new faces joined the ranks of the teaching staff at Waitsburg Elementary School and Preston Hall Middle School this year. With the school year well underway, The Times checked in to introduce them to the community and find out about their experience in Waitsburg, so far. Shelby Pomerinke Shelby Pomerinke is Waitsburg's new music teacher, replacing Brad Green who retired after 22 years in the role. Pomerinke teaches PreK-4th grade general music and 5th-8th grade band. Dependin...
WAITSBURG – Team RELAY’s annual Shamrock BINGO fundraiser was a huge success this year, according to organizer Karen Huwe. One hundred fourteen people attended the event, up from 75 people last year. The event, along with donations from team members and community businesses, raised $2575 for cancer research. “I think people wanted to support the American Cancer Society and TEAM relay, and to get out,” Huwe said. Sponsors included: Northwest Business Service Blaze King Puget Sound Energy Debra and Roland Erikson Kenna’s Etched Glass Becky Huw...
Waitsburg middle school students enjoyed stellar ski conditions at Ski Bluewood during an enrichment day ski trip on Feb. 27. "It was so beautiful out, fresh powder, and the sun was shining. It was great to have fun with the kids," said middle school teacher Heather Ball....
WALLA WALLA – New Orleans is a jazzy blur of music, rich color and French cuisine like no other. If it had a recipe it would be one-part "Sweet Georgia Brown," one part jambalaya, and two parts "When the Saints Go Marching In." Walla Walla Choral Society Artistic Director and lively pianist Gary Hemenway have the recipe just right, bringing New Orleans to the Gesa Powerhouse Theatre with a live band accompanying roughly sixty vocalists taking on a variety of classic songs. From the audience, t...
The Mythical Movable Bluegrass Jam met at Claire German's Amo Art/Heaven space on the north end of Waitsburg this month. The group has previously met the first Friday of each month in Suze Wood's former studio space above Blush Salon. With Wood's recent move and construction taking place in The Times/The Q buildings, Claire offered up the Amo Art space, which reportedly boasts excellet light and acoustics. The group is open for everyone to participate or just to stop in, listen and enjoy. They...
WAITSBURG – The Waitsburg School District has introduced the SafeSchools Reporting System as another tool in its arsenal to ensure student safety. Administration and the school board have been evaluating and testing the program which went live on March 1. The free service allows parents, staff and students to easily report tips on bullying, harassment, drugs, threats of violence, health concerns or any other safety issue. Tips can be submitted through the SafeSchools Alert app, by phone, t...
WAITSBURG – It’s no joke. Waitsburg’s annual elections, which take place the first Monday in April, will be held on April Fool’s Day this year. Caucuses may be held Feb. 25 – March 7 and Declarations of Candidacy must be filed with the City between March 1 and March 10. Declaration of Candidacy forms can be picked up at City Hall or downloaded from the City website at www.cityofwaitsburg.com. Waitsburg operates under its “one-of-a-kind” original 1881 charter, which means the City election process for mayor and five council members diffe...
11 Waitsburg Celebration Days Queen Makenna Barron (r) hugs Court Advisor Beka Compton as Compton's mother, former Court Advisor Anne Adams looks on. (See story on Page 5.)...
WALLA WALLA COUNTY – Walla Walla County Commissioner Greg Tompkins announced his intentions to file for election to retain his seat on the board of commissioners, in a press release issued this week. Tompkins was appointed to the board on Feb. 4 to fill the District 3 position left vacant following the untimely death of Commissioner Jim Duncan. He previously held the same position for 12 years, from Jan. 2003 through Dec. 2014, when he decided not to file to focus more on his growing b...
WAITSBURG – Waitsburg's youngest Celebration Days Queen officially passed the torch to 2019 Queen, Rebecca Holderman, at the Waitsburg Celebration Days Royalty Coronation Dinner on Fri. Feb. 23 at Waitsburg Town Hall. She may hold the title of Waitsburg's youngest Queen, but Barron probably also holds the record for representing Waitsburg in more places than any other royalty. During her reign, she traveled with her family, promoting Waitsburg Celebration Days and singing the National Anthem a...
WAITSBURG – With Waitsburg's city election process gearing up, The Times asked the sitting council and mayor to share their personal experiences as well as the pros and cons of serving as a community representative. Each council member responded to the same set of questions. Mayor Marty Dunn – Served since early 2000s. Mayor from 2004 to 2007 and 2016-2018. The Times: Why did you originally run for council? Dunn: Originally, I was on the planning commission and several council members were retir...
WAITSBURG – With over 20 years’ experience in the veterinary field, Sandra Farley feels she has finally found her niche in helping to strengthen the human-animal bond. Through her new business, Balanced Animal Massage, Farley strives to promote wellness while reinforcing the special connection between animal and owner. Farley graduated from Waitsburg High School, earned her veterinary technology degree at Eastern Wyoming College and became licensed in Washington state before going on to ear...
