Articles from the June 19, 2014 edition

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Cinderella Cast List Announced

DAYTON – The Touchet Valley Arts Council has released the cast list for their fall musical, Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella, directed by Elizabeth Arebalos-Jagelski. Cinderella – Katrina James Queen – Sherry Choate Prince – Chad Pearson King – Mi...

 
 By Ken Graham    News    June 19, 2014

Crowdfunding in the Middle of Nowhere

DAYTON – Reggie Mace and Beth Rahn are Dayton entrepreneurs who love music and think that production of live concerts and recorded music has a future here. For the past few months they have been...

 

Waitsburg City Council Update

June 11, 2014 Meeting Council members Marty Dunn, Kevin House, Karl Newell and Deb Callahan and Mayor Walt Gobel were present with councilman K.C. Kuykendall absent. New Business: -Awarded Main Street ADA Retrofit project to Moreno & Nelson...

 

Waitsburg Livestock Show & Fair 2014 Top Awards

BEEF Drew Farley: Reserve Champion Intermediate Showman, Reserve Grand Champion Showman Jared Farley: Champion Senior Showman Bonnie Laib: Champion FFA Showman, FFA Champion Junior Market Steer Sadie Seney: Reserve Champion Junior Market Steer... Full story

 
 By Ken Graham    News    June 19, 2014

Ryder Cup Heats Up Rivalries

DAYTON - It's that time of year again, when the gentlemen of the Touchet Valley lay down their daily tools and pick up their clubs to defend the honor of their respective communities. The fourth...

 
 By Ken Graham    Front Page    June 19, 2014

Elvis Rocks Dayton

DAYTON - A little rain and chilly weather only dampened spirits slightly during last weekend's 20th annual All Wheels Weekend event here. Early registration for classic car entrants was about 40... Full story

 
 By Dena Wood    News    June 19, 2014

Waitsburg Fair and Livestock Show

WAITSBURG - 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...

 

AWARDS

Dakota Baker: Waitsburg Teachers Organization $500. Attends WWCC. Zach Bartlow: Charlotte Mikkelson Memorial Scholarship $750. Attends Eastern Oregon University. Christy Piorier: Joe Mc- Coqn/Wait-Hi Scholarship $1,000, William & Delora Harpe...

 

HONORS

Class of 2014 4.0 GPA Rebekah Adams Meara Baker Nathan Bartlow Chelsey Brannock Heidi Miller Nicholas Pearson 3.25 and above GPA Kyle Dozier Enedina Fuentes Kimberly Hamann Trenton Kitselman Garrison Martin Katelynn Martin Class of 2015 4.0 GPA...

 

Out & About with Dena Wood

I 've only called Waitsburg home for twenty-odd years - a newcomer by old timer standards. But I married into my husband's family where roots on both sides of the ancestral tree - Woods and Smiths -...

 

Turner is Best Choice for Sheriff

Dear Editor: John Turner is by far the best candidate for sheriff and here's why. About six months before John Turner was first elected I was out driving around and stopped to take a look at what used to be a school house in Clyde. I walked up to...

 

PIONEER PORTRAITS

Ten Years Ago June 24, 2004 Kristian E. Hedine of Walla Walla has been chosen to fill the vacancy created after the resignation of long-time City Attorney Bill Bloor. Hedine looks forward to a good relationship with Waitsburg. "I'm very excited to... Full story

 

Allergic to Girls State?

When the Girls State brochure noted that "hay fever and allergies are prevalent in the Ellensburg area," I was initially unconcerned as I've never suffered from either. But about a week ago, my eyes... Full story

 

Ken Graham: From the Publisher

Summer starts this weekend (it's called summer solstice). It'll be gone before you know it, so here are some things you can do to make it more fun and more memorable: 10. Go to the Snake. Lyons Ferry... Full story

 

BIR THDAYS

June 20: Beau Marshall, Frank Loveall, Louis Donnelly, Sherrill Conover, Katreena Mabe, Seth Pierson, Cameron Danforth, Amber Hilton. June 21: David Dunn, Dick Harper, Tawnya Nettles, Peggy Brookshire and Anita Baker. June 22: Andy Winnett, Michael...

 

POLICE NOTES

Prescott June 12 Cargo trailer broken into and numerous tools taken on South "D" Street. Dayton June 10 Dog bite reported to Dayton General Hospital. Report of abandoned fawn on W. Washington Avenue. Aggressive dogs reported on S. 5th Street. Report...

 

WEEKLY CALENDAR

9-21 Dayton Summer Reading Program Sign-Ups Dayton Memorial Library (111 S. 3rd, Dayton) Sign up for the reading program that runs from June 23 - July 30, then drop in each day to participate in Marble Draw Monday, Tuesday Trivia, Reading Wednesday,...

 

2014 Prescott Scholarship Awards

Selina Benito: Prescott Memorial Scholarship Fund Scholarship $250, Sea Mar Scholarship $1,000 Ysenia Escalante: Gailord and Jean Nelson Scholarship $500, Prescott Home and School Association Scholars... Full story

 

Project Timothy Seeks Donations

DAYTON - Project Timothy is collecting donations specifically to provide swim passes to the many young people looking to enjoy the pool this summer. Passes are $60 for an individual and $120 for a family pass. Donations may be mailed to their office...

 

Starbuck Vacation Bible School

STARBUCK - The Starbuck Community Church will be hosting their annual Vacation Bible School Mon. through Thurs., June 23 - 26. The program runs daily from 8:45 to 11:45, with an additional evening finale on Thursday evening. This year's theme is...

 
 By The Times    Front Page    June 19, 2014

Hartwell Charges Dropped

DAYTON - Columbia County Prosecutor Rea Culwell dropped charges earlier this month against Walter Hartwell. He has been released from the Columbia County Jail. Hartwell, 38, was arrested in February and charged with two counts of first degree rape...

 
 By Dena Wood    Front Page    June 19, 2014

Prescott Grads Turn Their Tassels

PRESCOTT - The last, but certainly not the least, of the area high school seniors graduated Friday night as 19 Prescott Class of 2014 students walked amid friends and family gathered in the high...

 
 By Dena Wood    Front Page    June 19, 2014

Project to Improve School Parking Access

WAITSBURG - Finding a place to park when picking up or dropping off children at school may get a bit easier for Waitsburg residents this coming school year. At their June 11 Board meeting, the... Full story

 

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