Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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In a story titled "New School Buses For Prescott" in the Aug. 16 edition of the Times, the number of miles the buses travel was incor- rect. The buses travel 550 to 650 miles per week....
The Bruce House is painted! The Carriage House is painted! The Wilson-Phillips House is open for touring! Be sure to come and visit on Sept. 16. As usual, the Community Church Service will begin at 11 a.m. with the announce- ment of our Pioneer of the Year. The fashion show is scheduled at 2:30 p.m. We'll also recognize out board members and the many docents who help us out for summer tours. Our various vendors/ displays will be of historical nature apropos to our museum complex. There will be light snacks on the grounds. Local food...
Davison: Waitsburg's 'Silent Volunteer' Retired School Teacher Jim Davison Steps Up To Lend A Hand Without Needing To Be Asked WAITSBURG - When community members in Waitsburg need help with a project, they typically know who to call. However, some volunteers in town simply show up offering to help. Jim Davison is one of those helpers. "He's a really great, si- lent volunteer," said Denise Winnett, who worked with Davison at Waitsburg High School. Winnett, who lives within viewing distance of...
I t seems that every summer, some unfortunate local car owners return to their vehicles, day or night, to find that the vehicles have been broken into and are missing some of their personal possessions. As Dayton reporter Morgan Smith's story in this week's edi- tion reveals, car owners in Columbia County are no exception. But statistically, there may be some good news: car prowls are down in the Dayton area and many parts of the country, according to law enforcement authorities. We'll get to that further down. For now, it's worth repeating...
CITY COUNCIL MEETING CHANGE WAITSBURG - The Waitsburg City Council meeting will be held on Aug. 21 this month instead of the 15 because of scheduling conflicts. The council meets at 7 p.m. at the Lions Club building at the Waitsburg Fairgrounds. The public is invited. PRESTON HALL ORIENTATION WAITSBURG -- Waitsburg Middle School is having an open house and ice cream social at 7 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 27. The event will be held at Preston Hall and will include a short meeting with ice cream. CHIPSEALING PROJECT WAITSBURG -- The city of Waitsburg...
In the Aug. 9 edition of the Times, the editorial on page 2 titled "Press Box, Ahoy!" included an incorrect donation amount. The Waitsburg High School Class of 1972 provided $100 for the press box project. In the Aug 9 story titled "Talbott, Bensel Advance," Mike Talbott's history run- ning for county commissioner was incorrect. Talbott has never run for the com- missioner position before but did apply when a commissioner retired and was not appointed. The Aug. 9 story titled " Mother- Daughter Duo Equate Art With Love," mist- stated where the...
The Touchet valley Women's Golf Association has concluded two busy months. Rain and in- clement weather kept most of the ladies off the course in April and May. Cool weather continued into June. The group sponsored a very successful Junior Golf program in late June. Evelyn Himmelberger and Patty Eng co- chaired this event. Over 50 youth from the area enjoyed a week of free lessons under the guidance of Max Reinland, Walla Walla Memorial Golf Corse pro. The last day was highlighted by hot dogs, chips and ice cream served up by the golf club...
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...
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