Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Sorted by date Results 1960 - 1984 of 2505
I had the opportunity last Friday to stop in Waitsburg on my way to Lewiston, Idaho. I felt compelled to write and tell all of you what a nice town you have. The old homes and buildings that have been maintained throughout the years show such pride of ownership as well as a strong sense of a caring community. You know how you can get a feel for a town just driving through it? I was immedi- ately drawn to your city, and in fact parked my car just so I could walk around down- town and enjoy the friendly people and wonderful busi- nesses. You as...
DAYTON - In tough economic times, charitable organizations become essen- tial in every community. And when the donations are slow coming in, Project Timothy volunteers say you've got to have faith. There are different vol- unteers every day Project Timothy is open, but the or- ganization still practices the same thing -- helping people in need. Project Timothy offers food, clothing, emergency shelter, rent payment as- sistance, utilities assistance, medical/prescription assis- tance,...
t's been all over the news in the past few days. From the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin and the Yakima Herald Tribune to the Seat- tle Times and the San Francisco Chronicle, the story has received a lot of attention. The Walla Walla County Prosecutor Jim Nagle decided on Mon- day not to file criminal charges against John Saul, the owner of the New York Store in Walla Walla who reportedly shot and killed a rob- ber at his business. In his decision, Nagle underscored an important legal principle: defense of self and property, a right set out in...
Nikki Fisher was not iden- tified in the Rainbow Girls photo that ran in the Aug. 2 edition of the Times. Fisher is located in the foreground of the group photo on page 15....
Lately I have taken a real interest in reading the blogs regarding the county commission- er's race. It seems that two issues keep repeating themselves. The first is the fact that at age 18, Chris changed her first name from Billie Jo to Chris. Her first name has been Chris longer than she was Billie Jo and that is how her friends and colleagues know her. It's not an issue. The second issue that appears to be of concern is the alleged conflict of interest with her husband employed by the sheriff's office (a career he has had for nearly 32...
A huge thank you to all who donated to the summer reading program. Thank you to the Friends of the Library, Waitsburg Hardware Store, Waitsburg Grocery Store, Blue Crystal, Betty's Diner, Midway Market, American West Bank, Coppei Coffee, Columbia County Health System, Home Depot and Heppler's Big Cheese Pizza. Another huge thank you to my super volunteers for the summer: Selena Bundy, Jaidyn and Zac Brown, Mor- gan Breland, Devon Watts, Tucker Alleman and Walt and Tim Warehime for the little free libraries. You all helped to make the summer...
Dean Wass Is A Great FFA Volunteer Coach Wass Donates His Time And Money To Help Waitsburg FFA Trap Team Members Learn To Shoot WAITSBURG - For the Waitsburg FFA trap shoot- ing team, volunteer coach Dean Wass is a blessing. FFA adviser Nicole Abel said she has many wonder- ful FFA volunteers who donate their time and some- times money to help out the chapter. Wass stands out. He has been a volunteer with the chapter for five years, Abel said, and coaches trap shooting one day a week after...
Late one evening last week, as the sun was about to set on Cardinal Field, Ross Hamann toured the new press box with a visitor. On the ground floor, entered from the track, he showed off the new storage area, a new home for the teams' outfits and equipment. Then, he walked upstairs to the top floor, pointing to the places from where the coaches, team videographers, officials, media and VIPs will be breaking from or taking in the WP football games this fall. The press box structure, which has been months in the making and two years in the planni...
To participate in the Pizza Mile at Prescott Pool, kids will cost $3 and adults will cost $4. The incorrect pricing ran in the July 26 edition of the Times....
I am amazed at the Letter To The Editor that appeared in the July 30, 2012 Walla Walla Union-Bulletin. The double standard for women in politics, or any industry, is alive and well in Walla Walla. No, Chris Blackman should not wait until her husband retires. Why would any woman put her ca- reer on hold for her husband? That is a personal decision that some families make, but in this case, it is totally antiquated and ridiculous. There is simply no evidence to suggest that Chris Blackman's motives for run- ning for county commissioner is...
Which is more important: seat-time spent in meetings or time spent preparing for meetings? One is very visible to the public while the other may not be. Several letters in support of challengers have implied that one or more current county commissioners are not earning their pay. Are the writers referring only to seat time in meetings? If so then I guess the numerous occasions I've observed Perry Dozier at the gas station, on the street, or at his boys' ac- tivities talking to county resi- dents about their individual concerns don't count....
I thoroughly enjoyed the Harvest 2012 section. I had to chuckle though when I read: "so female harvest truck drivers are not un- heard of - just uncommon". Well, we have three female truck drivers, and most farm families with girls; well all the girls drive (drove) truck, combine or bank-out wagon, for their family. And wives, well, they weren't and aren't left out of the deal either. Some are full-time drivers or substitute drivers for trucks, combines or tractors, while others are flaggers. Thankfully the days of cooking for the whole crew,...
Editor's Note: In the July 26 issue of the Times, the end of this let- ter to the editor was cut off. Here is the letter in its entirety. I have known Perry Doz- ier for many years. Before becoming county commissioner, he already had a proven track record of com- munity involvement and an understanding of the issues facing our valley. Perry had served as president of the Washington Association of Wheat Growers, com- missioner on the Washing- ton Barley Commission, a member of the Walla Walla County Planning Commission, community volunteer and...
Driving down Dayton's Main Street today, I can tell we had Mule Mania over the weekend as there are left- overs... I find this preventable since I have personally of- fered the services of my twin 14-year-old boys and their friends in a volunteering way. Teens need positive ways to be involved in their com- munity. A sense of pride and commitment to the service of others is something we want to instill in our children. I hope we can involve these kids in a positive way so their energy benefits oth- ers and beautifies our historic town at the...
Jack McCaw Waitsburg...
Perry Dozier is a viable resource in the continuing progress of the growth of Walla Walla County. He was born and raised in this community and has played an active role in the preservation of hometown val- ues. I support Perry Dozier for re-election as county commissioner based on his character of ethics and high morals. My family has known Perry and his family since the 1960s and throughout this period of time he has taken pride in our commu- nity by working long and hard for what is best for the people. Perry and his wife support education,...
I am proud to recommend that County Commissioner Perry Dozier be retained in that position in the upcoming elections. I know that Perry Dozier is a very well educated and devoted commissioner, an honest and hard working citizen for this county. He is fair with his decisions and an excellent listener to those who he represents. He is doing a full time position for the citizens of this county, and remembering especially to represent the citizens from the small communities in the county, such as Touchet, Bur- bank, Prescott and Waitsburg. His educ...
Dayton Lions Sell Cinnamon Rolls To Help The Community Dayton Lions Club Raises Money All Year For Services, Scholarships And Dayton Community D AYTON - Pa- trons visiting the Lions Club booth at the Columbia County Fairgrounds during Mule Mania are most likely to remember the taco salad and cinnamon rolls, but the club members and students staffing the booth had their minds on more charitable issues. "We do everything," Dayton Lions Club President Randy Turner said. "The Mule Mania booth funds...
Welcome to the new, improved Times! Since the handover of the newspaper in late 2009, your favor- ite local publication has made a lot of changes. As readers recall, the Times went from an 8-page paper with occasional color to a 12-page weekly with permanent color on four pages. This helped us print much more lively community and sports photographs right off the bat. And, we were able to accom- modate more advertisers who wanted their display messages in color, particularly after we lowered our color charges. But because of our expanded...
In a story called "Can Waitsburg Keep Its Eateries Open?" in the July 19 edition of the Times, an incorrect name was published. The co-owner of Betty's Diner on Preston Avenue is Tiffany Baxter. In the July 19 edition of the Times, the story titled "CEO Candidates' Visit Set" listed incorrect dates the Columbia County Health System CEO candidates would be visiting. The final two or three candidates will be determined at the July 24 hospital board meeting and the top candidates will then visit Dayton in early August....
I am so pleased to see the story on the band uniforms. I played second clarinet in WHS' band. The 1951 red jacket with gold trim/gray pants uniforms were made available due to the fundraising efforts of the band instructor, Robert V. Russ. I have an 8x10 black and white glossy photo of "Mr. Russ" with his 43 uniformed students. Caps were an important part of the uniform and woe to the student who did not remember to show up capped on parade days! The photo was taken in front of the high school in 1951, with the students arranged in the shape...
I have known Perry Dozier for many years. Before becom- ing county commissioner, he already had a proven track record of community involve- ment and an understanding of the issues facing our valley. Perry had served as president of the Washington Association of Wheat Growers, commissioner on the Washington Barley Commission, a member of the Walla Walla County Planning Commission, community vol- unteer and other positions too numerous to list. He hit the ground running as commissioner and has been one of the best that we have ever had. Perry...
