Articles from the July 10, 2014 edition
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“Cinderella” Comes (Finally) to Dayton Stage
DAYTON - After seven years of setbacks and conflicts, Elizabeth Jagelski's childhood dream is materializing into reality on the Liberty Theater's stage. The Touchet Valley Arts Council, under...
“Row, Row, Row Your Boat”
PULLMAN - College is typically a time for growth and new experiences. But for former Dayton High School valedictorian and athlete Malia Frame, tougher academics and new friendships weren't enough....
How to Break a Mule
DAYTON - Jim Gallaher is a "Mule Guy." Only a Mule Guy would drive ten miles each way every day to check on his mule and feed her. "Every day," he said. "In the rain or in the snow; it doesn't...
Dayton Alumni Weekend Coming
DAYTON - Dayton High School alumni will gather in Dayton next weekend, July 18 - 20 for the annual Dayton Alumni Weekend. According to Alumni Association President Merle Jackson, several classes from milestone years will gather on Friday night to...
Mark Holt Performs at Grain House Grill
DAYTON - Mark Holt will perform at the Grain House Grill in Dayton on Friday, July 18 at 5 p.m. Holt has been singing songs and playing guitar and 5-string banjos for 40 years, mostly in the western United States and Canada. Holt spent much of his...
Out and About with Dena Wood
When I heard that Bluegrass singer Mark Holt will be performing at the Grain House Grill during the upcoming Mule Mania! Days I recognized it as the perfect opportunity to interview Grill owners... Full story
Turner’s Budgets are Sound
Dear Editor, When Sheriff Turner took office in 2011 I spent a large amount of time reviewing several years of the Walla Walla County and Sheriff's Office financial reports, in order to fully understand the budgeting and accounting process. As a...
Emergency Services Appreciated
Dear Editor, As a rural land and homeowner in Columbia County, I am pleased with the efficiency and responsiveness of our local 911 dispatch and fire department. While most local families are enjoying a Fourth of July, barbecues and all the holiday... Full story
PIONEER PORTRAITS
Ten Years Ago July 15, 2004 Three Waitsburg students made the most of the 2004 Evergreen Boys State, taking advantage of both its seriousness and its opportunities for fun. Representing Waitsburg last month at Central Washington University were Gabe...
The Curious Case of S.A.T.
A sk any private eye and they'll tell you - "There's no feeling like plunking another file in the "solved" tray, especially when that case was as stressful as my last one." A couple months back, a fel...
Second Opinions
A s Colorado and Washington state approve the sale of marijuana for recreational use and other states consider following suit, [the head of the National Institute on Drug Abuse in Bethesda, Md., Nora] Volkow says, the notion that legalization represe...
BIRTHDAYS
July 11: Susa Roberts. July 12: Judy Townsend, Dick Surry, Lynette Newbill, Bill Duckworth, Deandra Smith, John Wood, Jr., Gayle Durkee, Bruce Anderson, George Downing. July 13: Tom and Gracie Lyman, Terri Schuler, Ron Kessler, Tom John, Janis... Full story
POLICE NOTES
Waitsburg July 1 Vehicle prowl on W. 4th Street; GPS and digital camera taken. July 3 Suspicious circumstances reported on Preston Avenue, possible tainted beverage. Dayton July 1 Speeding citation on Highway 12. Speeding citation on W. Main Street....
WEEKLY CALENDAR
1 YWCA Fun Factory Preston Park, Waitsburg 2 - 3:30 p.m. Free fun for kids ages 5-10. Crafts, games and fun activities. Every Thursday through July 31. Columbia County Planning Commission Columbia County Planning Office (114 S. 2nd Street, Dayton) 7... Full story
CORRECTION
In an article in last week's Times about Matthew Warren attending the Boys State conference, it was stated that Warren was awarded a scholarship by the American Legion Auxiliary. That was incorrect. Warren's scholarship was awarded by the American... Full story
Howard Whipple
Howard Whipple finished his earthly journey on July 3, 2014, at the age of 94. He was born in Sprague, WA on September 29, 1919, the eldest son of Daniel and Alma Whipple. A railroad family, they moved often, usually living in the family quarters...
BIRTHS
Baby girl River Anna Baker Hendrickson - 8 pounds 9 ounces, 21 inches - born at 3:48pm on the fifth of July, 2014 in Port Angeles, Wash. to David Allen Hendrickson III and Amalia "Molly" Baker of... Full story
Free Concert Saturday
DAYTON - Frog Hollow Band, one of the northwest's favorite alternative country bands will perform a free concert Saturday night at the Columbia County Fairgrounds during Mule Mania. The show will run from 8 p.m. until midnight and will include...
Mules and Donkeys Are On Their Way
DAYTON - Mule and donkey owners from the northwest and the U.S. are preparing to invade the Columbia County Fairgrounds for next weekend's fourth annual Mule Mania mule and donkey show in Dayton. The...
Waitsburg Teens Serve Needy in Guatemala
WAITSBURG - Five Waitsburg teens returned home last week following a two-week mission trip to Guatemala. The youth are pleased with the work they accomplished there, but all five agree that they were...
Dayton to Hold Hearing on Pot
DAYTON - The city of Dayton planning commission will hold a continuation of a public hearing next week regarding updating the city's zoning code to address marijuana production and sales. The hearing...
