Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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The District house and two plots on Coppei Ave. are under consideration WAITSBURG – In recent months, the Waitsburg School Board has been examining the possibility of selling off real property, including two parcels of land on Coppei Avenue and the District house, located adjacent to Preston Hall. "We are still in the preliminary stages of discussion, trying to see if selling the properties would cut costs for the District with savings through maintenance and upkeep," District Superintendent J...
Retired Army Reserve Captain, John Bret IV Moser swore in his son, David Moser, to the National Guard at the Spokane Military Entrance Processing Station on Fri., Jan. 12. David is currently attending SEATech Skills Center in Walla Walla where he is taking the Advanced Manufacturing & Welding Technology program. "I have joined the National Guard to serve my country, which is a great honor, and keep the family tradition going," David said....
Jan. 13 A local male was arrested for suspicion of DUI on W. Third and Bruce Streets. Jan 4 A man reported a game trail camera mounted on the side of his house was stolen on W. Fourth St....
During typical winter months we can be stuck inside staying out of the cold, but with weather forecasts being a little warmer this year we can venture out. Recently it has been brought to my attention that a lot of our alleyways are starting to be overrun with garbage and brush. If we can keep these open, this will allow city crews to be able to do any maintenance they need to and also allow for better access for utilities and emergency services. You can also call BDI for special pickups for large items....
In last week’s issue on Waitsburg’s Community meeting about the proposed Dayton-Waitsburg combine, The Times quoted a Dayton resident who said that 60 Dayton students had signed a petition opposing the combine and submitted it to Dayton athletic director and high school principal Paul Shaber. The Times later received an email from Dayton School District Superintendent Doug Johnson stating that neither he nor Shaber received such a petition, nor were they aware of one....
January may be the time to make – and break – New Year's Resolutions, but it's also a grand opportunity to pamper oneself. Especially if one actually goes through with the resolution to exercise more. Personally, when my muscles feel sore from two too many burpees (and it can be argued that two burpees is twice as many as one needs), there's only one thing better than soaking in the tub with a good book, and that's soaking in a tub enhanced by a bath bomb locally made by personal care artists Ar...
WAITSBURG – The Waitsburg Home and School Association will hold its second annual Father-Daughter Dance on Sat., Jan 20 from 6-8 p.m.. in the Waitsburg Elementary School multipurpose room. This year's "Ties & Tiaras" event is Cinderella-themed, with amazing décor, a fog machine, and roses for the ladies. Nearly 50 gentleman attended last year's event, raising $744 for the Home and School Association. Girls of all ages are invited to grab their dads, grandfathers, uncles, brothers and enjoy a ma...
Bly will continue to offer services through Total Comfort Solutions WAITSBURG – After nine years of faithfully serving locals, Stan Bly has closed the doors on Bly Plumbing, LLC. There is no need for worry, though. Bly, who sold his business to Total Comfort Solutions, says he is not going anywhere. Bly sold his business and truck to Total Comfort Solutions on Nov. 30. The Walla Walla Fair Board Director then took a week to represent the Big 4 rodeos in Las Vegas during the PRCA, before returnin...
DAYTON-In his report to the Dayton City Council last week Mayor Craig George summarized the top priorities from the annual Community Economic Development Steering Committee meeting, including included the No. 1 priority, which is upgrading the city's Wastewater Treatment Plant. George briefly spoke about the Anderson Perry & Associates presentation at the Port's Economic Development Steering Committee in December, regarding the city's plans for upgrading its wastewater treatment plant. At that...
-School board members were honored as part of School Board Recognition month. Elementary Principals Report (Dr. Jon Mishra): -Updated board on the elementary school’s incorporation of depth of knowledge (DOK) in the classroom. -Grades 3-5 chose students-of-the-month, which were posted on Facebook. Secondary Principal’s Report (Stephanie Wooderchak): -Preston Hall and high school students will begin MAP testing -Students in both buildings will be talking about soft lockdowns, hard lockdowns, fire and safety procedures. -Second semester beg...
WAITSBURG – The Waitsburg School Board took a few minutes during last week’s regular board meeting to share thoughts on the community Dayton-Waitsburg proposed combine meeting held Jan. 8. “It’s clear to me, at least from that particular meeting, that the support from the Waitsburg community is there and they want to see this go forward. We’ve already made our decision as a board,” said Board Chair Ross Hamann. He went on to comment on what appeared to be a possible change of heart by the Dayt...
The Waitsburg Resource Center helped keep kids fed and entertained during winter break by offering free lunches and activities on Tues., Wed., and Thurs. each week of break. The resource center served 80 lunches. Children made airplanes and lid ornaments, colored, played games, put together puzzles and built with LEGOs. Older kids, grandparents and community members helped Pastor Matt Wyatt with the children. "The kids were a joy to be around. This is possible not just because WRC sponsors the...
WAITSBURG – The College Football National Championships played second fiddle for community members concerned about the fate of the proposed 2018-19 Dayton-Waitsburg full athletic and activities combine. Local sports took precedence as more than 50 people skipped the NCAA game in favor of speaking their mind at a community meeting held at the Waitsburg Elementary School library on Jan. 8. One of the most repeated and passionate sentiments expressed at the meeting was that parents should bow out, trust their elected officials, and allow both s...
DAYTON—Columbia County Health Services CEO Shane McGuire said the district is on pace to finish the year around $21.5 million in gross patient revenue, conservatively, and around $16.5 million in net patient revenue, which represents a 24% increase in year-over-year gross patient revenue. This is also a 30% increase in net patient revenue before expenses. “We’ve had a lot of growth. We’ve also had some expenses, as well,” McGuire said. “Expenses have increased by 30% year-over-year and our operating loss increased by 21% over last year, as of N...
Jan 4 A man reported a game trail camera mounted on the side of his house was stolen on W. Fourth St....
Arraignments -Robert Lee Lambert, Jr., 27, Dayton (in custody). Charged with one count of intimidating a witness, one count of harassment and one count of 4th degree assault. Charges stem from police being shown a video of the accused allegedly beating a woman on the porch of her home for calling the police on him. Lambert was on probation at the time. The 4th degree assault charge was amended to 2nd degree assault and Lambert entered a not guilty plea. Trials Set -Blake Charles Wallace, 17, Richland. Charged with one count of first degree...
DAYTON—Ken Graham, owner and publisher of The Times newspaper in Waitsburg, has been appointed interim director of the Dayton Chamber of Commerce by the chamber board. “I told them I need to be done at the end of March and I will leave sooner if they find somebody sooner. This is so the board didn’t feel it had to be in a big hurry,” Graham said. Graham said the next chamber event is the annual Brix and Brew fundraiser, in March, and it is in the capable hands of Chairperson Ann Walsh, Chamber...
Christmas may be the season for giving, but it's not the only one. And while January seems an unlikely candidate for altruism, at Wenaha Gallery, it's the perfect time for the community to give back to the community through the gallery's Annual Canned Food Drive. "We purposely chose January as the month for our food drive because during the Christmas season, there is so much focus on gift-giving and celebration that once you are over the seasonal holidays, people are almost burnt out," says Pat...
DAYTON – Washington State Poet Laureate, Tod Marshall will visit Dayton on Jan. 19. Marshall will make presentations at the elementary and high school during the day, with an evening presentation at the Dayton Memorial Library at 6 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Marshall is the fourth Washington State Poet Laureate and is the first from Eastern Washington. He lives in Spokane where he is a professor at Gonzaga University. He has authored three award-winning poetry collections: Dare Say (2002), The Tangled Line (2009), and B...
DAYTON-Stylists, colorists, and inventors Melissa McCowen and Bridget House still work and travel together even though House has moved from the Main Street Salon, into her own digs at 242 East Main St. House said she simply needed more space for the filming and picture taking she does for hair product companies to use in their advertising. "It was too disruptive. But, yes, I still love them," she said about moving out of the Main Street Salon. In 2014, House and McCowen created a tool they...
WAITSBURG – After hearing from both parties involved and engaging in a brief discussion at their Dec. 20 meeting, the Waitsburg City Council decided to hand a noise ordinance issue over to the Planning Commission for review. The issue arose when the manager of the apartments located behind Whiskey Canyon Sports Bar & Grill, which is commercially zoned, complained that trucks parked overnight at the restaurant with their engines idling disturbed apartment residents. The complaints have been o...
WAITSBURG – Waitsburg School District capital improvement projects are on track and building permits were submitted to the city last month, Design West Senior Project Architect Ned Warnick told the school board in a work session prior to their Dec. 13 regular board meeting. The projects, which encompass all three of the district school buildings as well as the athletic field, are slated to go to bid in early February. Due to uncertainty in the bid market, Warnick strongly suggested that s...
Manila Bay Café in Dayton has moved from Main Street to Suite B at the Blue Mountain Station. Owner Jonathan Betts offers local food made fresh to order and is now making soups for the Blue Mountain Market. Manila Bay is open Mon. - Fri. from 7 a.m. - 3 p.m....
The Pacific Power Foundation donated $3,350 to the Waitsburg Historical Society toward replacement of the deteriorating foundation. Narum Construction replaced the foundation at a cost of $38,280. Historical society president Richard Hinds said they have gathered $25,000 through grants and donations are just $5070 away from paying off the bill....
Dec. 1 - Six Fourteen LLC, 163 E Main St, Dayton; Add an addition/alteration to existing facilities. Remove existing sink and place new tub/shower in same location. Add new island sink. Add washer drain and ice maker. Dec. 4 - Field, Debra, 702 E Dayton Ave, Dayton; Construct 4 x 6 deck on back of structure attached to manufactured home. Dec. 11 - Bicklehaupt, Blaine, 254 E Main St, Dayton; Install a new pellet stove. Dec. 12 - Miller, Rocky, 206 E Dayton Ave, Dayton; Remodel an existing laundry room to move washer and dryer and add...
