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Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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Ten Years Ago August 28, 2014 Waitsburg – It was an unusually full house at last week's City Council meeting, at least through the first item on the agenda: discussion and action on the new public art selection finalists. Members of the Waitsburg Art Commission, community members and artists alike were on hand to offer input on the final Council approval of the two bronze sculptures -- to reside on Main Street – selected by the Commission earlier this month. On August 13 artists Jeffrey Hil...
Ten Years Ago August 21, 2014 [Photo Caption] Waitsburg resident Pam Conover studies a scale model of a proposed sculpture of Waitsburg's founders by Walla Walla artist Jeffrey Hill. The sculpture represents Waitsburg's three founding fathers: Sylvester Wait, William Bruce and William Preston. Hill was one of four artists to present proposals last week to the Waitsburg Arts Commission for two public art pieces to be placed on Waitsburg's Main Street next year. Twenty-Five Years Ago August 19,...
Ten Years Ago August 14, 2014 [Photo Caption] Ed and Cathy Lambert are outstanding in their field (literally and figuratively). The pair have kept Waitsburg residents supplied with their "top secret" sweet corn and fresh produce for a quarter century. Twenty-Five Years Ago August 12, 1999 Area farmers were back working in the fields late Monday or Tuesday following weekend rains which stopped operations for a few days, then were halted again by showers early Wednesday morning. Despite the stops...
Ten Years Ago August 14, 2014 Jack McCaw let "The Times" know of a rather rare event last week – there are currently four generations of McCaws working in the harvest.Jack said he's worked his way down to low man on the totem pole and spends his days running parts for the seven combines and associated vehicles in this year's operation. When "The Times" spoke to Jack around noon on Aug. 6, he said he's been home all morning but that he had put 120 miles on his truck the day before. Son Guy, g...
Ten Years Ago August 7, 2014 WAITSBURG – Four artists will present their visions for a Main Street art piece at Jimgermanbar on Wednesday, August 13 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. The four finalists were selected by the Waitsburg Art Commission and will vie for the right to create one of two life size bronze pieces to be displayed on Waitsburg's main Street. The presentations are open to the public. Keith McMasters and Wayne Chabre will share their vision of "Game Table," an interactive piece to i...
Ten Years Ago July 31, 2014 [Photo Caption] Emry Kleck holds the ladder as a worker adds signage to make "The Q" Main Street official. Rumor has it that the Kleck's hope to open August 1. Twenty-Five Years Ago July 22, 1999 The coming of the new year looks to be a non-event, say those who are on the front lines of ensuring power, public services and other aspects of American life are adequately supported or supplied. Worrisome, however, is the specter of either sabotage or a random accident trig...
Ten Years Ago July 24, 2014 At 8:55 last Tuesday morning, the mercury was already pushing 80. Twenty local students clustered in the cool shade of Waitsburg's First Christian Church, happily chattering as they waited to be signed in to the Waitsburg Resource Center's "Knock Out Boredom" program. According to Pam Conover, the program's director, that's a small crowd. " We've been having 40 kids come in," she said. Emily Wilson, a recent Prescott High School graduate, comes in on the Tuesdays,...
Ten Years Ago July 17, 2014 "I'm so great at swim lessons!" announced Alyssa Array as she exited the dressing room following her Level 3 swim class at the Waitsburg City Pool on Tuesday morning. That statement – along with the fact that 60 children participated in lessons this year – is a testament to the success of Waitsburg's swim program. This year Waitsburg offered one two-week session of swim lessons, from beginners at Level 1, to the more advanced Level 4 swimmers. Lessons are taught by...
Ten Years Ago July 10, 2014 [Photo Caption] Photographer Nick Page went to Lyons Ferry Marina for the Fourth of July holiday and stuck around long enough to catch the fireworks show at dusk. Here spectators watch a shot above the Snake River. Twenty-Five Years Ago July 1, 1999 Over 470 Barrel Racers strapped on their spurs and kicked up some dust at the 21st Annual VGBRA Barrel Daze held April 9-11, 1999 at the Walla Walla Fairgrounds. Guys and gals from across Washington, Oregon, Idaho,...
Ten Years Ago July 3, 2014 Well-wishers bid a fond farewell to Coppei Café owner Allison Bond, while serving up a warm welcome to new operators Emry and Sandy Kleck, at Sunday night's welcome/farewell party. The café was filled with patrons who mingled, visited and laughed as they enjoyed good drinks and tasty tri-tip. "It was a great party! We even had people stop in who had never been down before," said Bond. Emry Kleck prepared specially seasoned tri-tip steak on his custom grill before a r...
Ten Years Ago June 26, 2014 Jim German says that he expected his bar to always be a small sidelight to the nightlife in Waitsburg. "I thought there'd always be other bars and taverns here, and that we'd be just a small part of that," German said recently. "I never thought we'd be the only bar left standing." ON a recent Friday night in June, jimgermanbar was standing tall. A waitress and bartender were taking drink orders, and a wood-fired grill was blazing on the back patio. While a reporter...
1 Years Ago June 19, 2014 A good many local dads spent this Father's Day weekend lending a hand to the exhibitors and organizers of the Waitsburg Livestock Show and Fair that took place at the Waitsburg fairgrounds on June 14 and 15. Fair President Sandra Farley estimates that approximately 70 exhibitors participated in the event. The longstanding Waitsburg tradition – originally known as the Waitsburg Junior Livestock Show – formally changed its name to the Waitsburg Livestock Show and Fai...
1 Years Ago June 12, 2014 [Photo caption] Salutatorian Heidi Miller spoke from the heart as she addressed the crowd at Waitsburg's Class of 2014 graduation ceremony on Friday night. 25 Years Ago June 3, 1999 An original composition by the Fifth-Grade band will highlight the Waitsburg Elementary School music program at 7 p.m., Tuesday, June 8 in the High School Auditorium. The Fifth and Sixth Grade bands, playing their Spring Concert, will be under the direction of Brad Green. The program will...
1 Years Ago June 6, 2014 Waitsburg's summer reading program will kick off with free ice cream sundaes during registration on June 12 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Children of all ages are welcome. This years program theme is "Fizz, Boom, Read!" Weekly activities will be finalized after registration when organizers have a better idea of the ages and number of participants. The program will run from June 23 through July 28. Weekly events, which will include a program and participation prizes will take...
1 Years Ago May 29, 2014 Waitsburg Elementary School students will soon spend their recesses "Walking for Water". This will be the second year that elementary students have participated in the program that raises funds to provide safe drinking water for the needy. Last year, students walked three days a week and raised $555, which funded a rainwater catchment and storage system for a school of 398 students in Kenya. This year, students hope to raise enough funds to purchase a Sawyer filter for...
1 Years Ago May 22, 2014 WP's Owen Lanning won two events and took two second places last week at the Southeast 2B Sub-district meet here last week. Lanning's 42-foot triple jump attempt was nearly three feet longer than the second place finisher. Lanning also won the 300 meter hurdles and was second in the 110 meter hurdles. In addition, he anchored the second place WP 4x400 meter relay team. Lanning advanced in all four events to the District 9 championship meet this weekend at the University...
1 Years Ago May 15, 2014 [Photo Caption] WCD Queen Megan Morrison and Waitsburg Mayor Walt Gobel share a smile as Gobel presents Morrison with the 2014 Waitsburg Celebration Days commemorative buckle at her coronation ceremony. 25 Years Ago May 13, 1999 A classic pitcher's duel was carried out to 11 innings before Cardinal Scott Zuercher's game-winning two run single pulled out a 2-1, bottom-of-the-eleventh win over the Whitman County third place Colton Wildcats in a loser-out District 9 baseba...
1 Years Ago May 8, 2014 The Frog Hollow Band – voted Best Local Band in the Union Bulletin's Peoples's Choice Awards the last four years running – is becoming as much a part of the fabric of the Touchet Valley as wheat fields, Walla Walla Sweets, fine wine and hot air balloons. The band will say "thank you" to their supportive fans with a free party on May 31 at 7 p.m. at the Walla Wala Elks Lodge, in celebration of the release of their CD album titled "Days Like These." Singer/songwriter Zac...
1 Years Ago May 1, 2014 [Caption] Dave and Sherrie Morris found some new "lawn art" in front of their home on Tuesday morning. The lid of the toilet reads, "You've been pottied." The Waitsburg FFA Chapter is hosting a Game of Thrones fundraiser to help cover costs for 19 students to attend the State FFA Convention. "Attractively" decorated thrones (toilets) may be delivered to the yard of your choice for a fee. 25 Years Ago April 29,1999 Six Preston Hall track records were bested as the...
Ten Years Ago April 24, 2014 "You can get us some money for the pool," said City Clerk Randy Hinchliffe at a City Council meeting last fall, responding to community activist Joy Smith who had asked what she could do to help. Smith took the request to Blue Mountain Resource Conservation and Development Council Executive Director Lisa Naylor, who did just that. Naylor, who is also responsible for procuring the PP&L grant that funded the recent painting of the fairgrounds, attained a $4500...
1 Years Ago April 17, 2014 The Waitsburg Celebration Days Committee will be running a Duck Derby on May 17. Ducks will race down the Touchet River beginning at the Preston Avenue bridge and ending at the Main Street bridge. Ducks may be purchased for $5 each and the owner of the fastest duck will take home $500. Second place receives $250, third takes $100 and fourth place wins $50. Duck owners do not need to be present to win. Winners will be announced at 3 p.m. on Sunday, May 18 at the...
1 Years Ago April 10, 2014 What do historical fiction, science fantasy, romance and stories of the supernatural hold in common? In this instance, it's the author – Prescott's very own Susan Matley. Best known by locals as Cimarron Sue, Matley spends her days rehearsing music with her husband Bruce (aka Nevada Slim), and honing the craft of writing. Matley has had several short stories published and recently sold her first book – a science fantasy novella – to WolfSinger Publications. Born...
1 Years ago April 3, 2014 The Waitsburg High School Band performed at a Band Festival in Clarkston on March 25 and scored a superior rating. "This is especially difficult at the high school level, and the band played very well," said Band Director Brad Green. The band played "Fanfare for a Celebration" and "Prairie Dance." Green said both are complicated songs with many solos. Seniors Meara Baker (flute) and Kimmie Hamann (trumpet) played important parts. "I was very proud and happy," said...
1 Years Ago March 27, 2014 [PhotoCaption] Three local fish experts worked earlier this week to adjust the inlet pipe in the Toucht River adjacent to the fish pond in Dayton City Park. L to r: Dave Karl of the Washington State Dept. of Fish and Wildlife, Steve Martin and John Foltz of the Snake River Salmon Recovery Board. 25 Years Ago March 25, 1999 55+ Members have their second potluck luncheon on March 26 at Ye Towne Hall. Hostesses for the day are Edith Mays, Jo Polumsky and Ruby Cole....
1 Years Ago March 20, 2014 Barnstormers jam with the best at Wintergrass Music Festival. Waitsburg's Barnstormers – Chris and Emma Philbrook, Robert Walsh, and Sam McGowen – joined over 30 bands and 200 musicians at Wintergrass – the "biggest and best" bluegrass festival in the country earlier this month. The Hyatt Regency Bellevue was home base for the four-day festival that draws Grammy and award-winning artists as well as emerging artists and fans. Headliners included Tim O'Brien and Darre...
