The Times - Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley

Ten Years Ago

May 10, 2007

The site of the former John Smith Implement and Hardware, known locally as “The Hole,” is in the process of being “renovated” for new uses. About two-thirds of it has been leveled and seeded to grass and the other one third may soon be outdoor dining for customers of the Whoop ‘Em Up Hollow Café. John and Marilyn Stellwagen, owners of the larger segment, are interested in hearing what might be done with the wall on the south side. John Stellwagen envisions a mural of some kind on it and is asking the community to submit proposals.

A mother’s love kno...