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Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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WAITSBURG-The Waitsburg Commercial Club presented Doris Huffman with its 2019 Citizen of the Year award during the annual dinner and Community Service Awards presentation at Waitsburg Town Hall on Tues., April 16. Citizen of the Year A surprised and emotional Huffman was joined by proud son, Martin, great-granddaughter Paisley, and "other son" Andy Winnet as she claimed her award at the podium. Huffman, who turned 89 last week, is still an active part of the community. "I'm speechless. This is...
Good News in Dayton Schools Seven high school students attended the state Future Business Leaders of America convention. FFA teams continue to compete and prepare for State Conference. Some high school students recently provided daycare for a fundraiser sponsored by the VFW. Consent Agenda Dan & Ginny Butler donated $200 for band uniforms and Becky Wood donated $500 for band uniforms Jami Jo Trump is the new Camp Wooten Coordinator Duke Morrow is middle school assistant baseball coach; Jesse Mings is volunteer middle school baseball coach Bus...
Families flocked to Preston Park for the annual Easter egg hunt sponsored by the Waitsburg Grange #1, E-Lyn Farm and the Waitsburg Commercial Club last Saturday....
EARTH—Arbor Day falls on Fri., April 26, 2019. Celebrate by planting a tree or caring for one that could use some attention. There are several reasons for a tree to not look its best. Drought tends to cause leaf wilting, leaf scorch, stem dieback, and increased susceptibility to pests and diseases. Diseases vary depending upon the species of tree and the region of growth. Some of the most common diseases to look out for are Dutch Elm Disease, Dogwood Anthracnose, and Sudden Oak Death. Other r...
Prescott School District music director Jeremy Irland will perform as baritone Walla Walla- On May 7, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. in Cordiner Hall, the Walla Walla Symphony will close the 112th Season with "A Night at the Opera," an evening of beloved arias from popular operas like Verdi's Rigoletto and La traviata, and Rossini's Barber of Seville, as well as hidden gems of the opera world performed by Jennifer Welch-Babidge, soprano; Sarah Mattox, mezzo; Marcus Shelton, tenor; and local favorite Jeremy...
By Carolyn Henderson Dayton artist Dawn Moriarty goes hunting whenever she can, tracks down her prey, and drags it down to her cave. Only she doesn't go after animals. Or anything alive, actually. What she does hunt are all sorts of paper products – tags, receipts, stationery, old sewing patterns, diaries, textbooks, ledgers – as well as vintage lace and fabrics. Her hunting grounds are antique stores, junk shops, yard sales, estate sales, secondhand stores, library sales, and anywhere else she...
WALLA WALLA-The life of the youngest inmate to be incarcerated at the Washington State Penitentiary will be explored at Fort Walla Walla Museum, 755 Myra Road. On Sunday, April 28 Chuck Hindman will portray the adult Herbert Niccolls Jr, reflecting on his early days, the terrible crime that changed his life, and his eventual redemption. The presentation will begin at 2 p.m. Niccolls will tell his harrowing story to visitors in front of the museum's penitentiary exhibit, showing them the inside...
WAITSBURG-Waitsburg Elementary School students shared their talents with the community at the school's annual talent show on Wed., April 17. The show was directed and emceed by Kathy Schirm and and assisted by Tabitha Jadin. Enjoy these photos of the solo acts....
WAITSBURG-While most of Waitsburg is heaving a collective sigh of relief at having been bypassed by the heavy flooding that hit several not-so-far-away communities, not everyone was so lucky. Les and Laurie Richardson are still reeling from the devastation that hit their property last week. Record water flows in the Touchet River and sustained rains over the last two weeks pushed the river over its banks, and on a direct path to the Richardson's home near the junction of Hogeye Road and Highway...
Update: The below article was posted on The Times website on April 11, following last week's press deadline. Since the time of the original article, Superior Court Judge Scott Gallina was formally charged with second-degree rape, fourth-degree assault with sexual motivation and indecent liberties. He was released on his own recognizance after posting 10 percent of his $50,000 bail. On April 12, Dale Slack updated the Columbia County Prosecuting Attorney Facebook page saying, "I can confirm this...
DAYTON—Like dozens of rural districts across the state, the Dayton School District is scrambling to build a budget based on worse-case scenarios in the face of uncertain state funding. At an April 10 special meeting, the school board unanimously adopted Resolution 2018-04 which declares that the school is facing a financial emergency and allows for a reduction in staff, if needed. Superintendent Doug Johnson explained that the district is facing a potential 2019-20 funding shortage and is c...
Pam Goucher stopped by The Times office with this photo she found and thought would be fun to share with The Times' readers. The words Waitsburg Welding Works are written across the tank with the date of November 1948. Names read (l to r): John, Berger, Clif, Hank, Curt, Paul, Carl, Ben, Red, Lyn, Art, Homer, Glen, Hubert, Johnson, Rabern, Rabern, Jones. If anyone has information on the photo, we will be happy to share in an upcoming issue....
Easter cantata DAYTON—The Easter Cantata (musical choir presentation) “Christ is Risen Indeed” will be shared by the Dayton United Brethren Church choir this Sunday,April 21 at 10:45a.m. The church is located at 1106 S. 4th, Dayton. All are invited. Easter Breakfast & Service WAITSBURG—The Waitsburg Presbyterian Church invites invited the community to join them for Easter breakfast at 9:30 a.m. on Sun., April 21. Breakfast will be followed by a morning worship service at 11 a.m. Come and meet the congregation’s new transitional pastor, S...
LEGAL ASSISTANT and VICTIM/WITNESS ADVOCATE The Columbia County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office is seeking applicants for a unique full-time position as Legal Assistant and Victim/Witness Advocate. 40% of the workload consists of communication with victims and witnesses about criminal cases, helping victims and witnesses find resources to help them through crisis, and communicating victim and witness needs and desires to attorneys. The remaining 60% of workload consists of preparing documents in consultation with attorneys, filing, general o...
In the April 4, 2019 article on the CCHS materials management Intalere award, CCHS PurchasingManager Chris Davis was incorrectly listed as Chris Dave....
This Easter, April 21, marks the 140th anniversary of the formation of the Christian Church of Waitsburg. The State of Washington recognizes the formation as Jan 21, 1880, but it is April 21, 1879, that the congregation auspiciously mark the occasion. On that day in April, three men got together to make official the formation of a church in Waitsburg, W.P. Bruce, T.J. Hallowell, and J.H. Smith. It was a Monday – a week and a day past Easter that year – and we can imagine a bustling congregation...
Waitsburg Easter Egg Hunt Preston Park, Waitsburg Sat., April 20 10 a.m. Prizes, candy, lots of eggs and the Easter bunny. Sponsored by the Waitsburg Grange #1, E-Lyn Farms and the Waitsburg Commercial Club. Dayton Community Easter Egg Hunt Dayton City Park Sat., April 20 10 a.m. Sponsored by the Dayton Kiwanis and HomeStreet Bank. Age groups: Special needs and ages 1-2; ages 3-4, ages 5-7, ages 8-11. Blue Mountain Station Easter Egg Hunt Blue Mountain Station Sat., April 20 11:00 a.m. ages 0-3; 11:10 a.m. ages 4-7; 11:20 a.m. ages 8 & up...
Community members don't need to look far to support local groups and organizations. Below are some of the fundraisers currently underway. Waitsburg FFA Members are getting ready for the State FFA Convention in May and the annual Flamingo Fundraiser began on April 15. For a $20 donation, a flock of bright pink flamingos will migrate to the yard of your choice, within Waitsburg city limits. The flock will quietly disappear the following evening. Anti-flocking insurance is available for $10. To...
Random acts of kindness can make anyone's day. I was at the St Mary's cafeteria, getting dinner before a meeting. A doctor was behind me. I was waiting for my salad to be weighed but stepped aside so he could pay and move on. When he left, the cashier said he had paid for my dinner. He was gone before I could thank him. I will pay it forward and make someone else's day. I took a small survey. I smiled at 10 people and 10 people smiled back, including a 3 year old child. It wo...
Exchange students from Yamate High School in Yokohama, Japan arrived to stay with Dayton host families last week. On Monday evening, students shared their culture with students and community members during a Cultural Night at the Dayton High School gymnasium....
WAITSBURG – The Waitsburg Celebration Days parade committee is currently accepting nominations for 2019 parade marshal(s). To nominate an individual or family that has made significant contributions to Waitsburg or has been involved with the Days of Real Sport or Celebration Days, send a brief letter of nomination, explaining why you think they should receive the honor to: Walt and Gwen Gobel, PO Box 127, Waitsburg, WA 99361, or email it to waltandgwen@charter.net. Waitsburg Celebration Days falls on the third weekend in May, and will take p...
WAITSBURG-The tail end of the Tour of Walla Walla came whirring through Waitsburg Sunday. Athletes tackled high winds and adverse road conditions while spectators enjoyed the bright day bundled up coats and scarves. From the sidelines it's hard to tell who's riding what race. Using sophisticated software, the officials can cross-reference racers by their bib numbers, factor in finishing time bonuses and calculate winners. Tour of Walla Walla Race Results Men's Pro Cat 1/2 LINCOLN, Daniel #65...
DAYTON—The catch phrase, “Discover Dayton’s Diversity,” will be used in the City’s comprehensive plan and Boe Stevenson of Boe Designs created a corresponding graphic. Phrase development was initiated by City Clerk Trina Cole who suggested the Dayton Planning Commission come up with a phrase. The Commission held a brainstorming session and several options were sent out for for community members to vote on. “Discover Dayton’s Diversity” received the majority of the public vote and earned a sp...
DAYTON-Columbia County Emergency Management will celebrate National 911 Telecommunicators Week with an Open House on Fri., April 19 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. The public is invited to tour the dispatch center, located at 341 E. Main Street, and meet the dispatchers. Refreshments will be provided. In light of National 911 Telecommunicators Week, The Times would like to issue a "thank you" to those who serve us in Walla Walla and Columbia Counties. Above are the faces of the telecommunicators and...
STARBUCK-With a year of business under its belt, Rebecca's Lodge restaurant owner Carol Wildman says things are going well. When The Times stopped in on a Thursday afternoon, locals relaxed and chatted in arm chairs at the front of the café while visitors from Walla Walla enjoyed a meal and asked questions about the area. The restaurant, located at 211 E. Main in Starbuck, is a work of love by Carol and Floyd Wildman, who have operated Aunt Jennie's B&B in Starbuck for more than a decade. The...
