Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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DAYTON—Dayton School Superintendent Doug Johnson said he is delighted to share the results of recent water samplings in the school buildings. All samples taken in September returned with scores below the unsafe threshold for lead, he said. Seven of the samples were from prior water sources, which had initially scored high. The district will conduct additional sampling in the spring of 2017, until all water sources have been shown to be safe, he said. In other business during last week’s sch...
WAITSBURG – The Waitsburg Leos and Lions Clubs joined together to collect 868 pounds of food for the Waitsburg Resource Center last week. The Resource Center donates approximately 7,000 lbs. of food to families in need each year. The food drive was organized as a competition between high school classes, with the seniors taking home the win by collecting 347 lbs. of non-perishables. The junior class came in second with 267 lbs. followed by the sophomores with 134 lbs. and freshmen with 130 lbs. S...
Waitsburg School Dist. Capital Improvement Bond Yes 280 62.5% No 142 36.22% Prescott Parks and Rec Prop. 1 Yes 108 62.43% No 65 37.57% Dist. 16 State Representative, Pos. 1 Bill Jenkin 16,034 63.41% Rebecca Francik 9,252 36.59% Dist. 16 State Representative, Pos. 2 Terry Nealey 17,589 69.06% Gary Downing 7,881 30.94% Walla Wala County Commissioner, Dist. 1 Jim Johnson 7,983 66.16% Jared Frerichs 4,084 33.84% Walla Wala County Commissioner, Dist. 2 Todd Kimball 7,636 62.71% Randal Son 4,541 37.29%...
Resolution/Plea Agreements - Mary Anne Maier, 63, Dayton; charged with possession of Lorazepam, Possession of Clonazepam (dismissed), and theft in the third degree. She is accused of theft of prescription medications. A stay of proceedings was issued for 24 months. State will move for dismissal of charges upon successful completion of requirements which include no violations of law and compliance with chemical dependency and mental health evaluations. --Christopher James Martin, 32, Kennewick; charged with one count of violation of controlled s...
DAYTON – The Columbia County Commissioners, County Auditor, and Department heads have been in budget discussions for the past couple of weeks. During last week's regular commissioners' meeting, County Auditor Sharon Richter and the commissioners looked at current expenses for the preliminary 2017 budget. At the beginning of their session there was a $241,127 shortfall, but by the end, the current expense shortfall was about $200,000. When asked about salary or COLA increases for county e...
DAYTON - Middle school and high school students in the Dayton School District will have an opportunity to learn about entrepreneurship, and to learn ways to apply the knowledge they gain during Global Entrepreneurship Week, Nov. 14 - 18. On Nov. 15, Bret Spooner, a managing partner of Gravis Law, PLLC, and self- described serial entrepreneur, will present all aspects of entrepreneurship to the middle and high school students. According to Port of Columbia Economic Development Manager Brad...
DAYTON—The Kiwanis Club of Dayton will hold its annual Turkey Bingo event in the Dayton Elementary School Multipurpose Room, on Saturday, Nov. 19, at 3 p.m. It’s the club’s biggest money maker of the year. “Get there early if you want a good seat. We sell out every year,” cautioned Kiwanian Kim Lyonnaise. Bingo card sales begin when the doors open, and hamburgers, chili burgers, hotdogs, dessert and refreshments, will be available at 3 p.m., as well, said Lyonnaise. Games begin at 4 p.m. “The...
WAITSBURG – Waitsburg High School seniorTimber Frohreich will be sworn in as Waitsburg City Council's student representative at the regular Nov. 16 council meeting. Frohreich said she applied for the position to take advantage of the opportunity to better learn how the community operates and runs. "Many of our students are deeply involved in our small town's life, and I'd like to become even more involved by joining the city council's team. I feel I am well prepared for this position from my e...
WAITSBURG – Visitors to Dynamite Art + Coffee, located on the north end of Waitsburg's Main Street, will be able to enjoy the art of Walla Walla artist Leiv Fagereng, whose works will be on display through Nov. 27. Fagereng's large, richly colored oil paintings are a feast for the eyes that provide food for thought. "I like to have more questions than answers in my artwork, which is why I give it a surrealistic twist. I appreciate hearing what viewers think of my work, more than what I have to s...
WAITSBURG – The doors to Hubbard Law Office remain open, but second-generation Waitsburg Attorney Michael V. Hubbard may be a little harder to find these days. He’s not retiring, but Hubbard said he is no longer keeping office hours. He is available by appointment, and will accept work on a case-by-case basis. Hubbard said the law office has been operated by a succession of attorneys since territorial days, according to late Waitsburg historian Bettie Chase. Hubbard will continue to meet wit...
If Waitsburg City Council member Karl Newell tells you a fish story, it just may be true! His son Eric submitted this photo of (l to r) Eric Newell, David Johnson, Karl Newell, and his friend Costas from Cyprus after a recent successful day fishing on the Clearwater River....
Dayton's new community reader board, which has been in the works for two years, has finally been installed. The sign, which is located on West Main, will display public information such as upcoming events and local news....
State hopes to save money with assisted living pilot programs DAYTON—At the regular hospital district board meeting on Oct. 27, the board of commissioners honored CEO Shane McGuire’s request for seed money to develop a plan for an assisted living facility in Dayton. For the past few months, CCHD administrators and the Board of Commissioners have been talking about the lack of assisted living options for older people in the community, or what McGuire refers to as “a donut hole”, in health...
Waitsburg car collector, Herb Mettler, is a 2017 car calendar favorite WAITSBURG – It's a rare event for one collector to have three separate vehicles showcased in three different Hemmings Motors calendars in the same year. In fact, according to a Hemmings representative, this may be the first time in history that it has ever happened. The honor goes to Waitsburg vintage car collector Herb Mettler whose has a bright red '52 Ford pickup in the 2017 Vintage Pickups Calendar, a 1950 Buick S...
DAYTON—On Oct. 19, the community was treated to a special showing at the Liberty Theater, of the documentary film “Resilience”, which is about ACES (adverse childhood experiences), and teaching resilience to children who are affected by ACES. Then, at the Methodist church, on Oct. 27, Jim Sporleder, who is a trauma-informed coach, consultant, and trainer, presented information about ACES and some of the research and data that supports a trauma informed approach to ACES,in schools. Sporl...
Darcy Weisner, Superintendent of ESD 123, presented a banner and a certificate to the staff and students of Waitsburg Elementary School to recognize the school as a School of Distinction on Oct. 18. Now in its 9th year, the School of Distinction awards were created to recognize the highest improving schools in Washington State. Above: The kindergarten class poses for a photo with the banner and cake....
DAYTON-Dayton resident, and graphic artist, Boe Stevenson has been "blasting bad design", from Portland to Walla Walla, and Dayton, since 2002. Designing branding packages, business cards, letterhead, rack cards, promotional material, "and just about anything that goes to print", as well as vinyl for windows, and screen printing, are all part of Stevenson's repertoire. Stevenson is also a dab hand with a catchy phrase. The Rey's Roast Coffee logo "Elevate Your Being" is a brain child of his, he...
WAITSBURG – When asked to pick one word to describe their experience attending last month's National FFA Convention, all four WHS attendees agreed that "breathtaking" best described the experience. "It was just amazing to see that huge sea of blue and gold jackets and to be reminded that we're a part of something bigger than what we're used to. And to know that, as members, we're contributing something to society through FFA," said Chapter FFA President Emily Adams. On Oct. 17 Adams, Loren N...
Board members Ross Hamann, Russ Knopp, Marilyn Johnson, Randy Pearson and Christy House were all present. -Approved a $500 stipend for Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) advisor Nancy Bickelhaupt. The club is new to WHS as of 2015. -Approved a letter to the state stating that the school board believed superintendent Carol Clarke is qualified to lead the elementary school in its improvement efforts as part of the Priority Schools program. -Approved an athletic combine with Dayton for high school varsity and JV baseball. The...
Members of the Dayton-Waitsburg football team showed off their EWAC league championship trophy on Friday night in Kittitas. The team defeated previously undefeated Kittitas, 49-6 to clinch the championship. See full story on Page 7....
WALLA WALLA – Republican Todd Kimball is running for the Walla Walla County District 2 commissioner seat, representing northeast Walla Walla County. Kimball is running against Democrat Randal Son. If elected, he will replace Commissioner Perry Dozier who is supporting Kimball as his replacement. Kimball is a sixth-generation Walla Walla County resident. He earned his bachelor degree in accounting from Whitworth College and works as a CPA and farmer. He was previously elected to the office of W...
WALLA WALLA – Democrat Randal Son is running against RepublicanTodd Kimball in a bid for Walla Walla County's District 2 commissioner seat. If elected, he will replace Perry Dozier, who is finishing out his second term in that seat and not seeking re-election. Son has lived in the Walla Walla Valley for 45 years and has worked on farms, canneries, and as a painter and carpenter. He currently works as a transit operator, but plans to retire and focus fully on his role as commissioner, if e...
There’s no shortage of things to do for kids and their parents this Halloween, Oct. 31: Dayton Main Street Trick or Treat Trick or Treat at participating businesses in Downtown Dayton from 3 pm - 5pm. Bring your ghosts and goblins out for a safe and festive trick or treating experience at local businesses. Sponsored by the Dayton Chamber of Commerce. Trick-or-Treat Open House Join the fun at Waitsburg Presbyterian Church (504 Main) from 5 -7 p.m. Kids will enjoy treat bags, cider, cocoa, cookies and carnival games for prizes. Trick or Treat a...
DAYTON--Norm Passmore is running unopposed for Commissioner Dwight Robanske's seat on the Board of Columbia County Commissioners, representing District 1. Robanske has chosen not to run for re-election. Passmore was born and raised in Walla Walla, and graduated from Whitman College in 1976. Following a year working as an adhesive chemist in Seattle, Passmore attended dental school at the Uniiversity of Washington, he said. After graduating from dental school in 1982, Passmore said that he return...
DAYTON--Mike Talbot is seeking reelection to the Columbia County Board of Commissioners in District 2. He is running unopposed. Talbot was born and raised in Columbia County, and he and his family have farmed on the Whetstone all of his life, he said. After graduating from Dayton High School in 1969, Talbot studied business administration at Walla Walla Community College. "My dad was going to retire from farming, and he said that if I wanted the farm I had to do it at that time," Talbot said....
