Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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To the editor - As the former six-year Chair of the Walla Walla County Republican Party, I have come to learn from former county commissioners Pam Ray, Gregg Loney and Jim Johnson, that the office of County Commissioner is meant to be administered in a non-biased manner. This office is meant to serve all residents of Walla Walla County, not special interest groups. Ninety percent of the responsibilities of a County Commissioner are not partisan in nature. This was the same lesson I learned while serving on the Walla Walla City Council for...
To the editor, While the national elections certainly are important, nothing touches our lives more directly than our local governments. Our County Commissioners are responsible for providing a vast range of critical services, including providing for public safety, maintaining our county roads and distributing dollars which flow from our State and Federal government. It is not often that we have someone with the skill sets that Bertha Clayton brings for the job of County Commissioner. She has demonstrated her ability to manage employees and a...
We believe Bertha Clayton is an outstanding choice for the Walla Walla County Commissioner, District One position. Bertha will take the financial duties of Commissioner responsibly spending tax dollars wisely and will seek outside revenue opportunities to lessen the tax burden. Bertha will make sound decisions regarding county properties and infrastructure. Bertha has and will continue to meet with county staff and learn the needs of those offices from their perspective. Bertha has the education and the intelligence to handle the county budget...
It is with pleasure that I am renewing my subscription to “The Times,” and I want to take this opportunity to congratulate Lane on her quality publication. We are all aware of the severe challenges faced by both small and large newspapers across the country, and I am so grateful that she is managing to continue her craft. There is much that I appreciate each week besides the quality local news coverage. Brad Trumbo shares his love of bird hunting, nature, and life on a farm (where I spent many hours in my youth) with a remarkably poetic writing...
Bertha Clayton has my full, unconditional support. That might not mean a lot to many of you, but as someone who has had the pleasure of personally knowing her for over 25 years, and someone proud to call her family (the “in-law” in sister is silent), I can assure you Bertha will bring to the office of county commissioner the steady, stable leadership, professionalism and integrity our county deserves. There is no one better prepared and better suited for the job. A great leader supports those working alongside them, they elevate and cel...
Letter to the Editor Bertha Clayton and those of us on her campaign committee are encouraged by the primary election results for Walla Walla County Commissioner, District 1. We hope voters will continue their engagement through the General Election on November 5th. Bertha is working hard to meet prospective constituents. I find her eager to educate, engage meaningfully, and respond to inquiries, in person via Facebook and on her webpage. Only District 1 voters had an opportunity to vote in the primary but voters in all three districts are...
To the editor When you vote for Jenny Mayberry for Walla Walla County Commissioner, you’re voting for a servant leader who is fully committed to our community. Jenny understands that the commissioner position is not just a title, but a full-time job that requires dedication and hard work. She has made a positive impact in this role. Since taking office, Jenny has consistently made fiscally responsible decisions and has been a strong advocate for our Emergency Services. Her support has been unwavering, and she has been instrumental in seeking i...
To the editor, I am delighted to see Bertha Clayton running as a non-partisan candidate for Walla Walla County Commissioner! Most issues at the local level transcend party politics. They are things on which we can all agree: responsible money management, good administration of county government and departments, strong and secure courts, firm but evenhanded law enforcement, maintaining good roads, county buildings, and other infrastructure, treating both employees and county residents fairly, providing services for the vulnerable among us, and...
Dear Editor, We want to thank everyone who helped make our Touchet Valley Ladies Invitational Golf Tournament a huge success last Wednesday, August 21. Sixty-five ladies teed up from as far away as Hepner and La Grande in Oregon, the Lewiston area of Idaho, and the Tricities and Walla Walla. The local businesses who contributed to our Dayton-themed raffle basket should get a standing ovation for their generosity. Grazy K, operated by Kendra Stallcop, catered a wonderful grazing table for a unique and beautiful lunch. The Touchet Valley Ladies...
Bertha Clayton and those of us on her campaign committee are encouraged by the primary election results for Walla Walla County Commissioner, District 1. We hope voters will continue their engagement through the General Election on November 5th. Bertha is working hard to meet prospective constituents. I find her eager to educate, engage meaningfully, and respond to inquiries in person via Facebook and on her webpage. Only District 1 voters had an opportunity to vote in the primary but voters in all three districts are eligible to vote for...
To the editor I am pleased to enthusiastically endorse Bertha Clayton for Walla Walla County Commissioner. She is a terrific candidate that will make an excellent Commissioner. There are numerous outstanding aspects of Bertha, her background, education and, working career, and how she views the Commissioner position. I’d just like to touch on a few of these. First, she has a strong connection to our county, with a family farming heritage of many decades. She has an understanding and an affinity for our community. Second, her education and worki...
Dear Editor, I am writing to express my strong support for Bertha Clayton in her candidacy for County Commissioner. As a concerned citizen deeply invested in the well-being and growth of our community, I believe that Bertha Clayton is the ideal candidate to represent our interests and ensure that our tax dollars are used effectively to foster development and inclusivity. Bertha Clayton stands out as a leader who is committed to not only seeing all but also hearing all members of our community. Her dedication to transparency and accountability...
I support Dr. Linda Gunshefski for Washington State Legislative district 16. I have known Linda for 25 years. We worked together in the surgery department at St. Mary creating a safe environment for patients in need of eye surgery. Surgery is a team endeavor. The surgeon is the leader and must establish a respectful relationship with all members of the team. Over the years, I observed Linda create and maintain these relationships. She speaks with clarity and confidence directing a team of health care workers to excel and execute with...
To the Editor, For decades, Republican politicians have promised to eliminate a woman’s right to an abortion. When a Republican-appointed Supreme Court majority overturned Roe v Wade, states with Republican majorities were quick to enact medically dangerous abortion bans. Republican politicians have empowered the government to take away our personal freedoms. This irresponsible political action has already proven harmful to women and infants. According to the Journal of the American Medical Association, infant mortality increased 13% after T...
To the Editor, I recently retired from Walla Walla County after a 22-year career in emergency management and have my own unique perspective and insights on County operations. I watched the recent AAUW forum with great interest to learn more about Bertha Clayton. If you have not already viewed the forum, I encourage you to do so. It is available at bit.ly/3ydxO6P (starting at 27:48). I agreed with Ms. Clayton on every point. She clearly identified the key areas where improvement is needed. It was obvious that she’d done her homework and had t...
To the editor We have an excellent opportunity to strengthen our district’s representation in Olympia by electing Kari Isaacson State Senator for the 16th legislative district. Kari has had an extraordinary career and continues to carry her work ethic, integrity, knowledge, and faith to community service. I have known her since she arrived in the Walla Walla Valley to lead the Blue Mountain Community Foundation, a treasured and highly successful organization serving four counties. She assumed responsibility for multi-million-dollar investments,...
Elect Linda Gunshefski I am a Waitsburg resident and I can see what Linda Gunshefski can do. She was my MD Ophthalmologist for many years and I always looked forward to seeing her. She has been in my home with her husband Dr. Tim Caudill and I’ve been in her home too. What a great cook! People should vote for Linda Gunshefski because she will do a great job. She is smart, knows the issues, is a great listener, and cares about people. I believe Linda is the best choice to represent and work for the people of Walla Walla County in Olympia as o...
Dear Editor: I believe the two candidates vying for the position of Walla Walla County Commissioner are profoundly different, and Bertha Clayton is the best choice. I’ve had the opportunity to observe both candidates in a variety of capacities, professionally and personally. Without a doubt, Bertha represents the superior skills, experience, and qualities necessary to represent all Walla Walla County residents. I have not observed these traits in her opponent. I am impressed with Bertha’s: integrity, self-awareness, honesty, successful lea...
I am a Walla Wallan and retired veteran. It is my pleasure to lend support and vote for Kari Isaacson to be our new District 16 State Senator! Kari is a dynamic individual who will be an excellent public servant. Kari’s professional career in the corporate and non-profit arenas provides an experience base that will benefit all in our region. Her work centered on helping people and communities through identifying needs and delivering realistic solutions. I have personally served on committees with Kari. She is a leader who listens a...
To the editor, As a Republican and former county commissioner, I am supporting Bertha Clayton for Walla Walla County Commissioner, District 1, as I believe she is the best educated and most qualified candidate to hold this position. Prior to becoming a member of Bertha’s campaign committee, I met with her over a nine-month period and vetted her extensively. I am satisfied her governing philosophy will be non-political and her fiscal position conservative. The vast majority of decisions made by the Board of County Commissioners are monetary a...
Dear Editor, Bertha Clayton will bring excellent and responsible leadership to Walla Walla County Commission. Her skills are based on a strong family, impressive education, successful work experience, and devotion to our area of Washington State. Bertha grew up in Waitsburg on her family’s farm, earned a bachelor’s degree from Washington State University and a law degree from University of Idaho. Devoting her skills and knowledge to local organizations, Bertha has already enhanced our area in many ways. Before law school, Bertha was a par...
To the Editor, The new Waits Mill Dog Park had its grand opening on June 19, and we are celebrating the power of collaboration and partnership. In 2008, Councilmembers Leroy Cunningham and Ken Lenhart put forward the official recommendation of a dog park for Waitsburg. The recommendation remained a point of discussion until summer 2023 when the recently revitalized Waitsburg Parks and Recreation District’s commissioners decided to stop just talking about it and start acting on it. The dog park was a partnership from the beginning - the city p...
To the editor, I am delighted to support Bertha Clayton for County Commissioner. Over the past six years, our children attended school together and I have seen firsthand her dedication and passion for our community Bertha is an outstanding candidate who embodies integrity, dedication, and kindness. Her extensive legal training and experience make her exceptionally qualified to enhance public safety, promote economic development, and ensure fiscal responsibility. Bertha is committed to building a more inclusive and prosperous county, advocating...
Dear Editor, Waitsburg Times, I encourage you to get to know Bertha Clayton, candidate for Walla Walla County Commissioner, Position 1. She holds Walla Walla County and Waitsburg dear. Her great-grandparents were among the first homesteaders who settled near the Mormon Grade in the foothills of the Blue Mountains. “We have found heaven on earth,” they said. Bertha and her family know exactly what that means. Her parents have lived on their 163-acre family farm near Waitsburg for forty years. A quote from Bertha, “I love Walla Walla Count...
Dear Editor, I'd like to give a shout-out to Melissa Gemmell for her article on the "Stand By Me" mural. It was timely, in my opinion, to have Padraic Slattery explain what his thoughts were. He is thinking outside the box, but going in the direction of bringing more people to Dayton. There has been some talk about the mural being painted over of Historic Dayton. Painting over the mural did NOT suddenly erase Dayton's history, like a pencil eraser. The history will always be here. This will...
