Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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WAITSBURG - I have no delusions of being 'Smarter than a Fifth Grader.' In fact, if you read the Feb. 13 issue of The Times, you're probably aware that even a third grade assessment posed somewhat of a challenge. Be that as it may, I was in no way deterred from spending Monday morning in the company of some of the brightest teens around. The Regional Knowledge Bowl meet was taking place at Waitsburg High School and I wanted to find out firsthand if Waitsburg would be attending State for the f...
WAITSBURG - The Waitsburg Resource Center (WRC) served 196 people in January -- an amount nearly equaling 10% of Waitsburg's population. Seventy-seven families from Waitsburg and Prescott received food and new families continue to utilize the service each week. The food bank currently provides services to families in the Waitsburg and Prescott school districts. Families may visit once per month and large families may take up to 55 lbs of food per visit. The WRC also provides local schools with backpacks - funded by a donation from the Lion's...
WAITSBURG - Ballots for the annual election of Waitsburg mayor and City Council members are expected to mail out March 14 with an election date of April 7. Caucuses must be held between 35 and 25 days prior to the elections; which is February 25 to March 7 this year. Declarations of Candidacy must be filed with City Clerk Randy Hinchliffe between March 1 and March 10....
WAITSBURG - The next meeting of the Waitsburg Commercial Club will be Tuesday, March 4 at 6:30 p.m. at Waitsburg Town Hall. The program will feature Jennie Dickenson, Manager of the Port of Columbia. Dickenson will speak about the Blue Mountain Station and provide an update on the Port of Columbia. Dinner is $12.00 inclusive; please make reservations (509) 337-6546 or email ikbakeve@charter.netikbakeve@charter.net. There is no charge for program-only attendance. The program starts, at approximately 7 p.m. Dinner and/or attendance is ope...
Qualified high school students are offered the opportunity to spend four or six weeks during the summer holiday in Europe, Asia, South America or Australie. Language knowledge is very helpful but not required to qualify. Programs are available for students ages 15 to 18. Apply with ASSE Student Exchange Programs at asse.com. Host families to host a foreign exchange student are needed as well. To learn more contact Veryl Anderson at the regional office at 1-800-733-2773 or email at veryl@asse.comveryl@asse.com....
AFS Intercultural Programs, a student exchange program, is accepting host family applications in the Walla Walla Valley region for the 2014-15 school year. High School slots are available for AFS students in Walla Walla, Waitsburg and Dayton. Participants are carefully matched and volunteers are always on hand to make sure that students have the support and tools needed for a positive experience. Although students do not arrive before August, families interested in hosting can begin the application process now. Thousands of young peo...
WAITSBURG - It is not unusual for Waitsburg high schoolers to study alongside a student from a foreign country - learning about the exchange student's way of life while introducing them to American ways and local traditions. This year, for the first time in several years, Waitsburg is not host to an exchange student. With area exchange programs actively soliciting both host families and students interested in intercultural learning experiences, The Times decided to check in with last ye...
WAITSBURG - All Waitsburg High School and Middle School students are encouraged to attend a Student Assessment Information Meeting on Tuesday, February 28 at 6:30 p.m. in the Waitsburg High School Auditorium. At that meeting, parents and students will receive information about the state assessment system and the new online Smarter Balanced Assessments. They will also be given the opportunity to access the practice test online and receive information as to how they can access the practice tests at home....
WAITSBURG - Five Waitsburg and Prescott youth will share their experiences at Boys last summer at an American Legion and Auxiliary presentation and dessert night on Monday, March 3 at 7 p.m. at Waitsburg Town Hall. All junior class students and their parents, as well as parents of those who attended last year, and all school staff are invited to attend. Students who attended Boys and Girls state last summer will give speeches and share their experiences with the audience. Last year's boys' delegates, sponsored by the American Legion, wer...
WAITSURG -- Parents with children in grades 5-12 are invited to attend the Waitsburg School District HIV/AIDS Parent Preview Night on Wednesday, February 26, from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the school library, located in the Waitsburg Elementary Building (184 Academy Street). Following a preview of the materials, parents who wish to have their child excluded from participation in the HIV/AIDS Prevention Program may sign a release form. State law requires that parents or guardians attend such a meeting before they can have their child or legal wa...
Preston Hall Board Room, Wednesday, February 12, 2014 Board members: Ross Hamann, Christy House, Marilyn Johnson, Randy Pearson, Greg Zuger Heard reports from: Elementary Principal, Secondary Principal, Athletic Director, Transportation/ Maintenance/Facilities Supervisor and Superintendent. Passed second reading of Policy/Procedures 5011: Sexual Harassment. Passed Policy/Procedures 4130: Title 1 Parent Involvement revisions....
WAITSBURG -- A prime rib dinner, complete with salad, potato, bread, vegetable, dessert and beverage will take place Friday, February 14 at 6:30 p.m. at Waitsburg's Town Hall (121 Main Street). Black Lilly will perform music for dancing. Silent and live auctions of Valentine gifts will take place and adult beverages will be available. All proceeds go to benefit Waitsburg Town Hall Maintenance and Operations. Tickets are $20 per person and may be purchased at Waitsburg Hardware, Waitsburg Grocery, Coppei Coffee and Hugs, Gifts and Col...
WAITSBURG -- The next meeting of the Waitsburg Commercial Club is Tuesday, February 18, at 6:30 p.m. at Waitsburg Town Hall. Preceding the program, the American Legion will have a send off, aka a "muster", for Jared Brown, son of April and Frank Gould, as he leaves to start his enlistment with the US Army. All community members are encouraged to attend and offer support. The program will feature Jim German, Waitsburg Mixologist and owner of jimgermanbar with his wife, Claire Johnston. Jim will share his business experience from the past...
WAITSBURG - A handful of Waitsburg residents spend a portion of each Thursday morning in "Heaven," intently focusing on every movement of their body as Patti Jo Amerein gently adjusts and repositions them. "The Heaven Space" is what Claire Johnston and Jim German have dubbed the long, narrow room connecting jimgermanbar and the AMO Gallery -- the space where Amerien, a former professional dancer, instructs the group in the practice of Pilates. Amerein danced professionally in Las Vega...
7th Grade 4.0 Leena Baker Devon Harshman Brayden Miller 3.25 or better Kelsey Alleman Carson Alelssio Drew Farley MacKenzie Forney Scott Leamy Riley Witt 8th Grade 4.0 Leighton Dorman Chloe Pearson 3.25 or better Clarissa Espana Thomas House Tayler Jones Kyle Martin Karlie Mathews Samuel McGowen Anna Nerf Gillian Pope Iris Turnipseed Robert Walsh Deja Williams Tyler Wood...
Class of 2014 4.0 Meara Baker Nathan Bartlow Heidi Miller Nicholas Pearson 3.25 or better Kimberly Hamann Kyle Dozier Ketelynn Martin Garrison Martin Enedina Fuentes Trenton Kitselman Class of 2015 4.0 Hannah Grant Talen Larsen Emma Philbrook Tyler Shafer 3.25 or better Luke Gales-Alexenko Sofia Mercado Michael Grant Devin Acevedo Chance Leroue Paige Wood Owen Lanning Class of 2016 3.25 or better Stuart Walsh Alexandra Hallee Class of 2017 4.0 Jacob Dunn Skylar Wood 3.25 or better Taylor Hays Taylor Spoonemore Selina Mercado Julia Taylor Jared...
We had a weekend guest recently. This particular guest was loud, demanding and wreaked havoc on our weekend plans. Everything revolved around him. I'd been in favor of him staying with us but, frankly, I wasn't sad to see him go. Yes, we just finished up our weekend hosting "Baby Think It Over." One might consider it more accurate to say that my son finished up his weekend with the baby, but the babe affected us all. Babies are like that. "Baby Think It Over" is an infant simulator aimed at...
WAITSBURG - Pam Alexenko was more than frustrated when she found paw prints through the caramel candy she'd made for a fundraiser and left cooling on the porch. That frustration quickly turned to concern when her son, Zac, spotted a half-starved kitten hiding in some foam. "Its feet were frostbitten and swollen to about three times their normal size," said Pam. "It still makes me angry." The Alexenkos warmed the friendly feline, fed her and took her to Black Dog Rescue at the hardware store. "She spent a few days at the vet and she's bounced...
WAITSBURG - In a Community Conversation Phone Conference with area voters on Monday night, Rep. Maureen Walsh and Rep. Terry Nealey polled listeners on several issues. Question 1: The State Supreme Court recently directed the legislature to put more dollars into teacher pay and education right away. Should the court be telling the legislature how to do its job? Response 1: 82% of those polled felt the court should not be directing the legislature in regards to policy. Question 2: The House of Representatives and the Governor want to raise...
WAITSBURG - Collective Gardens, for the purpose of producing, processing, transporting and delivering cannabis for medical use, located in the City of Waitsburg, must register with City Hall by February 28. This requirement is pursuant to City Ordinance 2013-1015 related to regulations governing all uses of medical and recreational marijuana in the City of Waitsburg. Failure to register will be considered a violation of the City Municipal Code and subject to summary abatement, which can include the disconnection of the utilities. Cont...
WAITSBURG - Members of the Walla Walla Columbia School Retirees Association (WWCSRA) would love to meet you for tea. The 8th Annual Teddy Bear Tea - the group's primary fundraiser - is just around the corner and organizers are hoping attendance continues to rise as it has in past years. This year's event takes place Saturday, February 22, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Francis Social Hall (722 W. Alder St., Walla Walla). In its first year, the group sold 125 tickets and made roughly $1,500 in...
Lion's Club Building January 15, 2014, 7 p.m. Board Members: Kevin House, Marty Dunn, Kevin House, K.C. Kuykendall, Karl Newell and Debra Callahan. Kuykendall was absent at the Jan. 15 meeting. Student Representative: Meara Baker. Mayor:Walt Gobel. Mayor Walt Gobel returned early from his planned three-month absence. UTILITIES: Approved Ordinance 2014-1019 which raises water and sewer rates by 3%, effective with the February bill, which covers the month of January. SPENDING POLICY: Approved Ordinance 2013- 621; a financial policy update th...
Preston Hall Board Room January 15, 2014 7 p.m. Board members present: Ross Hamann Christy House, Marilyn Johnson, Randy Pearson, Greg Zuger. RECOGNITION: Board members were recognized as part of School Board Recognition Month. TRANSPORTATION: The new District school bus has arrived and had made two runs as of Jan. 15. ATHLETIC DIRECTOR: Dayton High School is moving to 8-man football for the upcoming school year and their head coach is retiring. LEVY: Superintendent Clarke has presented information on the M & O levy to Commercial Club and...
