Articles from the November 15, 2018 edition
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Waitsburg Veteran's Day Assembly
Waitsburg High School hosted an assembly honoring Veterans Friday. Associated Student Body leadership shared background information about the holiday which originated as "Armistice Day" on Nov. 11...
State Seeks Input on Future of State Parks
DAYTON—During a presentation to members of the public last week, Washington State Parks Planner Laura Moxham gave an overview of plans being developed for three area state parks: Lyons Ferry, Palouse Falls and Lewis and Clark Trail. Before i...
'The Town that Still Believes'
DAYTON—Dayton is known as “The Town that Still Believes,” and to celebrate the holidays once again, the Dayton Chamber of Commerce is putting on the 12th annual Christmas Kickoff celebration the Friday and Saturday after Thanksgiving. On Frida...
Pioneer Portraits
Ten Years Ago-November 20, 2008 Dust off that top hat and magic wand or better yet, haul the accordion out of the deep recesses of the closet and polish up on your polka playing for the (first in a...
Harlan Howard Hulce
Harlan Howard Hulce, age 88 years, died November 4, 2018 at the Booker Rest Home. He was a 70-year resident of Waitsburg. He was born in a farmhouse near Vivian, South Dakota on April 8, 1930. His...
Delores Eileen Russell Robanske
Delores was born March 13, 1938 to Floyd and Salma Russell in Dayton Washington. She was the youngest of six children. She was educated in Dayton where she made her home her entire life. Delores...
In Memory of John Stellwagen
To Honor His Kindness and Generosity to all who entered Waitsburg Hardware. Memorial Gifts may be made to benefit our local FFA and 4-H Programs Please make checks payable to: “In Memory of John Stellwagen” And given to Waitsburg Banner Ban...
Birthdays
November 15: Dorne Hall, Ellsworth Conover, Jan Eastman, Mike Duckworth, Jule Presler, Jonathon Lambert, Eric Maki, Mariann Baumann, Clarence Wiseman. November 16: Trina Cole, Dee DeVaney, Robert Hartwell, Ann Sehmel, Clifford Hermanns, Aaron...
School Lunches
Nov 16: Continental Breakfast; Pizza, Baby Carrots Nov 19: Omelet, Hash Brown & Sausage; Straw Hats, cherry tomatoes Nov 20: French Toast; Steak Quesadilla, Roasted Veggies Nov 21: Long John; Hot Dog, Chips, Baby Carrots Nov 22: NO SCHOOL -...
In Appreciation
A special thank you to the many friends of John Stellwagen. Our family wishes to thank you for your prayers, your many visits, and your many thoughtful and generous acts of kindness during his illness. John dearly loved this community. Our heartfelt...
Gettysburg Address
One hundred fifty-five years ago, on Nov. 19, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln delivered a short address at the dedication of a military cemetery at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. It became one of the most renowned speeches in American history. In just 271...
Prescott Pie Sale
PRESCOTT—Holiday pie sale in Prescott! Choice of apple or pumpkin for $10 each. Pre-order for pickup Nov. 17 through Nov. 20. There will also be pies for sale at the monthly Lions breakfast held on Nov 17 & 18 from 8:00 - 11:00 a.m. Please call S...
Paid Family Leave Free Presentation
DAYTON—The Washington State Employment Security Department will make a presentation about new Paid Family and Medical Leave requirements in the state. It will be held at the Liberty Theater in Dayton, Dec. 5 at 5:30 p.m. The mandatory statewide i...
Dayton Tour of Christmas Lights
DAYTON—Columbia County Public Transportation’s annual Tour of Lights will begin Friday, Nov. 23, during Christmas Kickoff. A bus will depart the Elk Drug parking lot 15 minutes after the fireworks display. Tours will also be offered the first thr...
New Dayton School District App
Dayton—The Dayton School District has a new website, which can be downloaded to cell phones. Users can go to the app store and type in daytonschooldistrictwa. The app will have a bulldog logo, and it will allow users to get live feed and news e...
Markeeta's Million
Many of us here have seen Markeeta Little Wolf on her frequent walking excursions around Waitsburg. Of late she has been out and walking more than usual. Her husband, Mike Hubbard, tells The Times...
Holiday Folk Art by Sheryl Parsons
Inspiration strikes at the oddest times, often when we're doing something supremely ordinary. For artist Sheryl Parsons, who creates holiday sculptures from gourds, driftwood, clay and repurposed obje...
Dayton Kiwanis Club
More than two years ago, members of the Dayton Kiwanis Club had a vision to send high school students to Washington D.C. to reinforce leadership skills and give them an inside look at democracy in...
Mayor George Named Citizen of the Year
DAYTON-Dayton Mayor Craig George was given the Citizen of the Year award last week at the Dayton Chamber of Commerce's annual Awards Banquet. George, who is in his third term as mayor, was traveling,...
Sausage Barley Soup
At this time of year, we think of warm foods. As they say, comfort foods, hot drinks (as I am drinking my tea), extra clothes, wood fires, etc. (Except for those who are headed south.) Which is why I...
Waitsburg Library Update
Weller Public Library 212 Main St, Waitsburg Bitter Orange by Claire Fuller A Most Anticipated Book at Time Magazine, Entertainment Weekly, Vulture, Elle, BUST, HuffPost, NYLON, Southern Living,...
