Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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Good news for the Valley's schools, as all of the votes in Tuesday’s special elections resulted in positive results. School levies were approved by voters in Waitsburg, Prescott, Dixie, Dayton, Walla Walla and College Place. School levies fund the extras that basic education dollars in Washington state do not, area officials have said. In Waitsburg, levy dollars help pay for fine arts and STEM, athletics, innovative preschool programs, technology, career and technical education (CTE), extra-curricular activities, counseling and student s...
As property owners and residents in unincorporated Walla Walla County begin clean up and repairs following recent flooding, the Walla Walla County Community Development Department is reminding residents to obtain local permits before repairing or rebuilding flood-damaged structures or property, in particular building permits and floodplain development permits. RE-ENTERING YOUR HOME AND STARTING CLEANUP When returning to a home that’s been flooded be aware that your house may be contaminated mold or sewage, which can cause health risks for y...
The Waitsburg Elementary School multipurpose room has seen many transformations, and this weekend, it transformed into a 50s style diner, complete with vinyl records and milkshakes, for the Home and School Association's Daddy Daughter Sock Hop. The girls arrived all looking like they were straight out of Grease, with poodle skirts that flared up with a twirl, silk scarves, and saddle shoes. The dads, guardians, and father figures wore everything from the classic white t-shirts paired with...
Punxsutawney Phil predicted an early spring this year, which means we all should get a jump start on our spring cleaning. If you're a 'cleaning won't kill me, but why chance it?' kind of person, have no fear, Jamie's Perfection Cleaning, a Waitsburg-based cleaning service, is here to help! Jamie's Perfection Cleaning, owned and operated by Jamie Gleason, officially opened for business this last October. Gleason, who worked in accounting for 15 years, started cleaning as a side business about one...
WALLA WALLA—Invitations will be sent to residents in Columbia, Garfield and Walla Walla Counties in March asking them to fill out the online 2020 census, according to Juan Sanchez who is the Census 2020 Coordinator for our region. “The portal for people to officially fill out the census opens on March 15,” he said. Failure to complete the census will yield a flurry of follow-up notices, and any households that fail to respond by April 27, will be visited in person, he said. “Right now, recruit...
The Times is pleased to announce an opportunity for readers to celebrate their chosen Valentine with a special greeting. Submit your message of no more than 30 words, by Monday, February 10th by noon to editor@waitsburgtimes.com. Select one of the four frames, or let us choose for you, and send $10 to P.O. Box 97, or deliver to the Times office at 141 Main Street, Waitsburg, WA 99361....
Walla Walla native Frances Chvatal-pronounced Kwattle-announced her candidacy for State Representative Legislative District 16, position 1 (D) on Jan. 20. She attended Washington State University, graduating with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing in 1983. After graduation, Frances spent the next 10 years working in direct patient care settings. Her career in nursing has been fundamental to who she is, how she relates to people and how she solves problems. Health care and agriculture will b...
January 28 A man was arrested for driving with a suspended license, and on two misdemeanor arrest warrants on State Highway 125 and Stateline Road in Walla Walla County. January 29 A report of assault in the 4th degree, domestic violence, was taken at an address on Birch Street in Burbank, WA. January 30 A man assaulted his mother at an address on Main Street in Burbank, WA A motor vehicle was stolen from an address in the 1700 block of Reser Road, Walla Walla County. A report of identity theft and fraud was taken at an address on Arnold Lane...
OLYMPIA-The Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) will begin accepting applications in mid-February for grants to build parks, trails, ball fields and boat moorage as well as to conserve wildlife habitat and working farms and forests. These grants are the largest source of state funding for many of Washington's outdoor recreation experiences, and the sole source of state funding for conserving working farms and forests. This is the only opportunity to apply for these grants...
DAYTON—The Dayton-Waitsburg Combine Committee met Jan. 27 to discuss mascots and athletic codes as well as go over the new league alignments. Four mascot names have been chosen by the Associated Student Body (ASB) leaders to be considered for adoption: Valley Vikings, Valley Wolfpack, Birddogs, and the Giants. Students and the members of the community have an opportunity to weigh in on the names and even suggest other name possibilities to the two school’s ASBs for their approval. Input for nam...
The Dayton School Board formally announced three finalists have been chosen to move forward in the search process to replace retiring Superintendent Doug Johnson. The three candidates selected are Effie Dean, Guy Strot, and Andie Webb. The chosen candidate would begin their duties on July 1. All three of the candidates are also currently working in the state of Washington. The three candidates will participate in final district interviews with Dayton’s administrative staff and school members all day on Monday Feb. 10. The public portion of t...
DAYTON—I suffered from a headache after hanging out in the office of the county commissioners for most of the day, last Tuesday, and I wasn't looking forward to doing another interview. But I had already scheduled one with Lorraine Ortega, the owner of a new spa in Dayton called Purple Sage Day Spa. During our interview, Ortega was kind enough to offer me a complimentary waterless pedicure. How could I say no to that? So, while I kicked back on a heated table and listened to the soothing s...
Months ago, when I was first asked to write this column, I made a list of holidays and events to write about, and the foods that would be fun, interesting, maybe traditional or unexpected. Oops! Super Bowl Sunday was on my list, but, I admit, I forgot. I never developed a strong affinity for football. Maybe, it’s a result of six years playing flute in marching bands, while the worst teams ran back and forth across the field. This year I did watch the game with friends, while feasting on a v...
Growing up a hunter, my mother and I agreed rarely in our views of humans interacting with our ecosystem, save for our thoughts on habitat conservation and a deep appreciation for nature's beauty and songbirds. Sitting together by the back-porch door of her Appalachian home, sipping a warm beverage as a light snow falls through the naked deciduous forest, marveling over visitors to her bird feeders is something I have dearly missed since leaving home. This is a simple example of the power that...
Not all people, upon retirement, stop working. Some people, like Nancy Monacelli of Walla Walla, find themselves working long days, all through the week, and enjoying every moment of it. "I launched my business three years ago when I flunked retirement," the confectioner, who creates artisan toffees, chocolates, and snacks from recipes she has been refining for the last 30 years, says. "For years, I made baskets of my candy for family, friends, and co-workers, as well as to take to gatherings...
WALLA WALLA-Is self care high on your New Year's resolution list? No matter what level of self care you claim, Gillian Herbrandson, licensed esthetician and proprietor at Sivana Day Spa and Boutique, has the next level for you. Sivana opened officially in late October 2019, the second business to do so in the new Showroom on Colville building. Joining the Combine Art Collective, the Market by Andy's and others, the space is now becoming a one stop shop of sorts. Back in November, however, it...
A welcoming presence is on board at Waitsburg City Hall, with the addition of Brittany Zuger to the staff as the new Deputy Clerk. A Waitsburg native, and Waitsburg High School graduate, Zuger was until recently, the Lead Preschool teacher for Educational Service District (ESD) 123 in Prescott, WA. where she taught for three years. With a busy household that includes her two-year old daughter Lynlee, Zuger is also glad to be working closer to home. She is excited about getting to interact with...
WAITSBURG-Scrambling to set extra tables up is a fundraiser coordinator's 'best and worst case scenario' and that is exactly what happened at Lena Beren's Coronation Dinner on Saturday night. Her hard work over the past few months blew Director Ann Adams' expectations out of the water. Waitsburg Town Hall filled up quickly, with the expectation of 80 or so people, which turned into nearly 120 people. The walls were lined with silent auction items from various local businesses and generous...
DAYTON—Columbia County Health Sytstem CEO Shane McGuire has announced plans to fill a gap in care for people who don’t need skilled nursing care, but who fail to thrive at home, with an option for assisted living. The plan is to have two “units” built and located just to the north end of the CCHS campus. This would place residents close to the walking paths and health system resources, such as dietary services, he said. “We have had conversations with more than one developer that would be willin...
WAITSBURG—In less than a month, residents of Waitsburg will vote on a replacement levy for Waitsburg School District. The district’s proposed Educational Programs & Operations (EP&O) Levy will be used to sustain school programs and services that the State does not fully fund as part of “basic education.” The current school levy that is up for renewal was approved by Waitsburg voters in 2018, meaning the proposed levy is not a new tax. If approved by voters, the 2020 levy will help cover the gap between state funding and the actual cost of oper...
The Walla Walla County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Levy will be on the February 2020 Special Election ballot. Voters will have the opportunity to renew the EMS Levy that has been in place since 1990. The renewal of an existing levy is known as a Continuation Levy. Every six years the EMS Levy must be renewed by a vote of the people. Money from the levy is only used to fund EMS. The EMS Levy provides funding that enables the following: Continuing education of EMS providers Providing equipment such as ambulances, defibrillators, medication,...
DAYTON-Patients who need pre-operative and post-operative orthopedic care can now receive that care from a board-certified orthopedic surgeon, and certified physician assistants, at Dayton General Hospital's Physical Therapy Department. The hospital district has contracted with Lewiston Orthopedics for this service. Physical Therapy Department Manager Michael Schwarz said he approached Columbia County Health System CEO Shane McGuire about a year ago regarding the possibility of bringing...
DAYTON—The Columbia County Health System (CCHS) board of commissioners began their January meeting with a few changes. Wes Leid is now the President of the Commission, taking over from Bob Hutchens. Jim Kime was appointed by the board to fill the remainder of Ken Dyball’s term in District 3. Dyball has resigned from the board, but his term won’t expire until Dec. 31, 2020. This first meeting was a busy one, lasting over two hours. During the meeting the commissioners finalized their monthly cale...
January 12 Traffic complaint/investigation on N. Tausick Way/Reservoir Road, Walla Walla. January 16 Juvenile was in possession of marijuana at school 800 Abbott Road, Walla Walla. January 17 A suspicious person, Mr. Avalos, was parked in his vehicle on Chase St. just north of Orchard St. This is a direct violation of his probation as he is within 250 feet of the Garrison Middle School Campus, Walla Walla. January 23 Someone at an address on Wilson Hollow Road reported fraudulent activity on a credit card, Walla Walla County. January 24 Tools...
WALLA WALLA-Danielle Garbe Reser announced her campaign for State Senator in the 16th Legislative District as a Democrat on Tuesday, January 21. She will be vying for outgoing Senator Maureen Walsh's seat along with former two-term Walla Walla County Commissioner Perry Dozier (R - Waitsburg) and two-term State Representative Bill Jenkin (R-Prosser.) Garbe Reser, a Walla Walla resident, recently stepped down as the CEO of Sherwood Trust, a private foundation serving Walla Walla and Columbia...
