Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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WAITSBURG – Larry and Pam Conover are honored to be selected as the 2016 Waitsburg Celebration Days parade marshals. That said, Larry admitted his first thought was, "I didn't think we were old enough! Couldn't they find anybody older? We're officially old now!" That type of self-deprecating humor, along with a big dose of humility, is typical of the third-generation Waitsburg farmer who makes light of his contributions to the community he proudly calls home. "I wouldn't live anyplace else!" L...
WAITSBURG – Teachers from all three Waitsburg schools were present and took turns speaking out against a potential reduction in force (RIF) staff cut during the public comment portion of the May 11 Waitsburg School Board meeting. In response, the board opted to take no action on the proposed RIF plan and will allow the Waitsburg Education Association (WEA) the opportunity to examine other ways to cut the budget. At the April 13 school board meeting, Superintendent Carol Clarke informed board m...
Local beekepers Mark and Eleanora Montgomery came to the rescue after last Wednesday's track meet in College Place to remove a bee swarm that had made its home in the large Maple tree outside the high school earlier that day. Teacher Roseann Groom described the swarm's arrival as a "scene from a horror movie" as the huge, black cloud of bees headed straight for the tree. "Fortunately, they were only interested in the tree and not us!" she said. Mark said the bees were somewhat aggressive and...
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...
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....
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 – 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...
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....
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...
PRESCOTT – Summer is just around the corner, and the Prescott Joint Parks & Recreation Department (PJPRD) has been working hard to make sure they are ready. The pool has been freshly painted, new playground equipment has been installed, and pool managers have organized a discounted lifeguard certification class open to anyone wishing to lifeguard locally, whether in Prescott, Waitsburg, Dayton or Walla Walla. Prescott pool co-manager Yvonne Jackson has organized the lifeguard training class w...
Commercial Club Past PresidentTom Baker officially presented Mary Phillips with her 2016 Waitsburg Community Service Award during the May 3 Waitsburg Commercial Club meeting. Phillips was named as the recipient last month, but was out of town and unable to receive the award. When accepting the award, Phillips credited her late husband, Bud, with their return to Waitsburg, from Whidby Island saying, "He really loved the people here."...
WAITSBURG – City council members voted three to one to approve a rail design for the Main Street Bridge replacement on the north end of town. Councilors Kevin House, Marty Dunn, and Deb Callahan voted in favor of approving an open window pattern submitted by engineers Anderson Perry & Associates. Councilor KC Kuykendall voted in opposition saying he still didn’t understand why he was being forced to approve a rail when the city hasn’t approved an overall bridge design yet. “At this point,...
WAITSBURG – The Waitsburg Fairgrounds was the hot topic of the night at a well-attended Monday Waitsburg City Council meeting. Friends of Waitsburg Fairgrounds Committee (FWFC) chairperson Lane Hill opened the topic by presenting the board with a request from the FWFC. In a written statement the committee asked the council to approve the following requests: Approve the FWFC as an Advisory Committee under article 1.02.108 of the Waitsburg City Ordinance Agree to give all due consideration to a...
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WAITSBURG – Board members of Artist Trust, based in Port Townsend, Wash., recently held a weekend retreat in Walla Walla, and were impressed with the burgeoning art scene they witnessed during an evening spent in Waitsburg. Artist Trust is a nonprofit group with the mission of supporting and encouraging artists working in all disciplines in order to enrich community life throughout Washington State. They accomplish that goal by offering grants, serving as a professional information resource f...
