Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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DAYTON – Columbia County Health System is offering Memorial Bricks for sale as part of a fundraiser for the Dayton/Waitsburg Community Health Foundation Fund, said Steve Stahl CCHS Human Resources Director. The bricks will be used to face two pillars at the new main entrance of the hospital. Additional bricks will be used to build a wall at the Emergency Room entrance, he said. The cost for each 8x8 inch brick is $150. One brick can handle 3 lines of 18 characters each, with the addition of o...
DAYTON—After reviewing student participation numbers for fall, winter, and spring sports for both Waitsburg and Dayton, and after much discussion about the pros and cons of combining for additional athletic programs, the DSD Board of Directors approved a motion to go forward with the athletic combine between Dayton and Waitsburg schools. Board members indicated they would like to move forward with all teams being combined, but would support beginning with the middle school. Elementary School Pri...
New facility should be ready to provide after-school activities by January DAYTON-Dan and Ginny Butler, of Dayton, have begun the process of purchasing the former bowling alley, on Cameron St. in Dayton. They plan to establish an after-school care and enrichment program for children living in the Dayton and the Waitsburg school districts, as well as for other community events. The Dayton School Board has identified a need for a place that is safe and secure for kids to go after school and...
WAITSBURG – The Waitsburg fairgrounds was bustling as participants and viewers arrived to attend the 63rd annual Waitsburg Livestock Show and Fair on Sat., June 10. The longstanding Waitsburg tradition – originally known as the Waitsburg Junior Livestock Show – was once open only to 4-H and FFA members, but now welcomes open class entries from youth and adults in Walla Walla County. Results from this year's fair can be found below. While garnering tidbits for Pioneer Portraits we found the a...
Goat Showmanship 4-H Champion – Sydney Fowble 4-H Reserve Champion – Luke Nelson FFA Champion – Grace Coulston FFA Reserve Champion – Timothy Daves Beef Showmanship 4-H Champion – Amy Farley FFA Champion – Jared Farley Sheep Showmanship FFA Champion – Celeste Plummer FFA Reserve Champion – Alyssa Drader Rabbit Overall (4-H/FFA) Showmanship Champion – Becky Holderman Reserve Champion – Annaka Roland Poultry Showmanship 4-H Champion – Laura Hill Dog Showmanship 4-H Champion – Marin Rugraff 4-H Reserve Champion – Erin Chapin Round Robin 4-H Champi...
State 4-H Shotgun Shoot earns Timothy Daves a spot at Grand Island, Neb. competion WAITSBURG – Training and hard work paid off for 4-H sharp shooter Timothy Daves, whose performance in the Washington State 4-H Shotgun Shoot in May earned him the opportunity to compete in the National 4-H Shooting Sports Competition in Grand Island, Neb. Daves knew he would perform well in the trap category, where he placed 4th in the senior division. He has spent the last two years as a participant of the P...
WAITSBURG – Beginning Monday, all Waitsburg children will once again be able to receive free, nutritious lunches and breakfasts through Waitsburg school district’s participation in the Simplified Summer Food Program for children. Breakfast will be served from 8-8:30 a.m. and lunch from 11:30 a.m. to noon at the Waitsburg Elementary School multipurpose room, at 184 Academy. Meals will be made available, free of change, to all children 18 years of age or younger. There are no income requirements to receive the meals. Meals will be served Mon...
Alexus Wanlarbkam: WWCC Foundation $900.00 Ally Chapman: John Israel $500.00 John Hinchliff/Pheasants Forever $500.00 Merwin & Alethea Neace & Family Memorial $600.00 Gailord & Jean Nelson $500.00 Archer Ranch $500.00 Floyd L. & Eugenia Darnell Norgaard $450.00 Columbia County Fund $1,500.00 Benjamin Kleck: John Israel $500.00 Ben Dickinson Memorial $500.00 Guy and Nyda Prater $500.00 Gailord & Jean Nelson $500.00 Ward & Vera Hoskins Memorial $1,000.00 Dayton Booster Club $400.00 Floyd L. & Eugenia Darnell Norgaard $450.00 WSU Nichols, Frank &...
It's that time of year again. School is out for summer and the libraries are offering educational fun with their summer reading programs. This year, Waitsburg, Dayton, and Prescott libraries are all using the theme "Build a Better World." Waitsburg The Weller Public Library will host its summer reading program on Monday afternoons from 1:30 – 2:30 p.m., from June 26 through July 31. This year's theme is "Build a Better World." The program will kick off with free root beer floats during s...
Graduating WHS seniors took the Second Annual Senior Walkthrough last Thursday, prior to Friday night's graduation ceremony. Seniors, dressed in graduation regalia, encouraged younger students as they offered high-fives to children lined up in the elementary school hallways. The seniors also delivered roses and notes of appreciation to WHS staff members...
WAITSBURG – The Dayton and Waitsburg school boards met on May 31 to report back on feedback they received from community members, students, and parents regarding the DW athletics combine, as well as to discuss its future. The meeting, held in theWaitsburg Elementary School library, was also attended by coaches from both schools, and lasted approximately an hour and a half. The meeting began with Dayton School Board Chairman Dan Butler stating that the proceedings should be used to help decide wh...
WDFW updating plans for W.T. Wooten, Asotin Creek, and Chief Joseph areas WAITSBURG – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is developing new management plans for 33 wildlife areas in the state, including three in southeast Washington: Chief Joseph, Asotin Creek, and W.T. Wooten wildlife areas. Patricia Jatczak, with the WDFW in Olympia; Bob Dice, Wildlife Area Manager for Asotin Creek and Chief Joseph; and Kari Dingman, Assistant Wildlife Area Manager for the W. T. Wooten Wildlife Area; all spoke at Waitsburg’s Town Hall on May 24,...
June 1: Telephonic violation of protection order on Stonecipher Road. May 31: Responded to a two-vehicle non injury collision on Murphy St and Preston Avenue. Information exchanged and parties were sent on their way. Responded to a violation of protection order on Stonecipher Road. Suspect fled in a vehicle before deputies could take her into custody. May 28: A stolen vehicle was recovered on Chase Rd. and Lower Waitsburg Road. May 26: A domestic dispute occurred resulting in both parties being arrested on Stonecipher Road....
DAYTON – Thirty-four seniors will receive their diplomas in front of numerous loved ones and community members this Saturday in the Dayton High School Gymnasium, during Dayton's 132nd graduation ceremony. Baccalaureate will take place the night before at 7 p.m. at the United Methodist Church at 110 S. Third St. Jennifer Warren is the Class of 2017's valedictorian, while Jenna Phillips is salutatorian. Along with Warren and Phillips, Cal Martin will also have a speaking role, leading those in a...
DAYTON – The beginning of June brings the end of the school year in Dayton, Waitsburg, and Prescott. Along with the joys of students having three months off from their studies comes the opening of local swimming pools. Dayton The Dayton City Pool opens on June 14, which is also the last day of school in Dayton. The first day of operations for the pool will be free to all patrons, and the pool will hold open swim sessions from 1-5 and 6-8 p.m. The pool is scheduled to stay open until Dayton S...
WAITSBURG – Friends and family members stood as the traditional strains of 'Pomp and Circumstance' marked both an ending and new beginnings for the Waitsburg Class of 2017 on Friday. Thirty-three seniors made the traditional walk down Kison Court at Waitsburg High School's 121st commencement ceremony to receive their diplomas. Kelsey Alleman and Karlie Pettichord-Mathews, siblings of graduating seniors, served as class marshals, and 2016-17 ASB President Jacob Dunn led the flag salute. Dr. Carol...
PRESCOTT – Graduating members of the Prescott High School Class of 2017 will walk the aisle to receive their diplomas at noon on Saturday in the high school gymnasium. This year's honor speakers are Valedictorian Eddie Perez and Salutatorian Tiffany Robinson. Perez, son of Monique and Juan Perez, will graduate at age 16, with a GPA of 3.74. He has attended Prescott school district since kindergarten. Perez said he took extra courses during summer school which allowed him to skip his freshman a...
JACOB DUNN Exchange Club Youth of the Year $1,000 Exchange Club Youth fo the Year for the Northwest District $1,500 Council 2 Union Scholarship $5,000 Washington State University $3,000 Waitsburg Lion’s Club Scholarship in Memory of Tom Baker $1,500 Hevel Waitsburg Scholarship $1,000 Fancuillo-Douglas Scholarship $1,000 Waitsburg P.E.O. Citizenship Award $1,000 Waitsburg Fireman’s Association $500 Jacob will attend Washington State University JARED FARLEY Odako Club Scholarship $800 (Jared is the final member of the Odako Club Scholarship and...
The Jackson Family put together a festive float for the Starbuck Cattle Company in the Dayton Days Parade on Saturday....
Hearings examiner reminds attendees that marijuana businesses are legal in county DAYTON—Emotions ran high at last week’s public hearing on the application for a conditional use permit by Trailhead Cannabis Co. owner Kathy Sali of Yakima. Sali plans to operate a retail cannabis store at 36711 Hwy. 12, in Columbia County, just west of Dayton. Sali was not present at the meeting, and no testimony from her was taken. Nine local residents spoke before the Columbia County Hearings Examiner And...
WAITSBURG – Thirty-three seniors will end their high school careers with a walk down Kison Court during Waitsburg High School's 121st commencement ceremony on Friday. Baccalaureate will be held at the Waitsburg Christian Church at 7 p.m. on Thursday. Jacob Dunn is valedictorian of the Class of 2017, and Taylor Hays is salutatorian. Skylar Wood and Selena Mercado are honor speakers. Dunn, son of Marty and Becky Dunn, holds the top grade average in a very competitive class with a GPA of 3.984. H...
WAITSBURG - More than 130 alumni, friends, and family members attended the 113th annual Waitsburg Alumni Reunion and Banquet held at the Waitsburg Elementary School multipurpose room on Sat., May 27. The Karen Huwe Mohney Alumni Exemplary Service Award for 2017 was awarded to Ivan Keve. Ivan was ill and unable to attend so JK Keve and Jani Keve accepted the award on his behalf. A huge wine barell-top clock, crafted by Frank Reser, was auctioned to highest bidder Bob Collins of Walla Walla, with...
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DAYTON – Columbia County Public Transportation will offer ride service on Saturdays starting June 3, both in Dayton and on a round-trip route from Dayton to Walla Walla. The decision to start this program was made in spite of CCPT not receiving a grant it had applied for to fund the service, according to Interim General Manager Dwight Robanske. Many people had requested the service to be available on Saturdays, as they are busy with work during the operating hours on weekdays. This will be the first summer that CCPT is offering this service. T...
GRAND MOUND, Wash. – Dayton High School SHEO (Students Helping Each Other) team was awarded the Impact Award from the Spring Youth Forum for spreading awareness and providing training about ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) and Resilience at Great Wolf Lodge on May 17. The students competed against 49 teams from across the state. The Impact Award is given to recognize leadership in implementing the team project reaching the largest audience and making the biggest difference in the c...
