Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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WAITSBURG – The Board of Directors of the Waitsburg School District will hold two 'Envision the Future' Community Forums on Wed., Sept. 23 at 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. in the elementary school library. Everyone interested in the future of Waitsburg schools is encouraged to attend. Superintendent Carol Clarke will provide background information on the 1999 voter-approved Capital Projects Bond as well as the current maintenance and operations levy – both of which expire at the end of the 2016 cal...
WAITSBURG – On Tuesday night, local songbird Makenna Barron, performed at the Pendleton Round-Up, completing her goal of singing at an event at all of the Big 4 Rodeo Association rodeos in one year. As The Times went to press Makenna was also still in the running to hit another big goal – singing at the Wrangler NFR Las Vegas rodeo. Through the months of Aug. and Sept. Makenna sang the National Anthem at the Benton-Franklin Horse County Heaven Round-Up, the Walla Walla Fair & Frontier Days, the...
PENPALS 4-H Walla Walla Fair Swine Jasper Morrow: Blue Market, First in Fitting & Showing his class Columbia County Fair Swine Peyton Struckmeier: Blue Educational Display, Blue Market, Blue Fitting & Showing Garrett Palmer: Blue Educational Display, Blue Market, Red Fitting & Showing Swine Swaggers 4-H Columbia County Fair Swine Devon Harshman: Blue Market, Blue and Reserve Champion in Showmanship Colsey Brooks: Blue Market, Blue Showmanship Mya Wood: Blue Market, Blue Showmanship Zack Wood: Blue Market, Blue Showmanship Cason Nichols: Blue...
The Grizzly Bear Complex Fire mostly stopped growing a couple of weeks ago, but it still covers about 116 square miles of the Wenaha Tucannon Wilderness and surrounding lands. While many areas in the interior of the fire still smolder away, fire crews from around the country, and even the world, are keeping the perimeter from growing. Last Thursday I got a close-up look at the efforts of some of the more than 1,000 people who were either fighting the fire then, or supporting the firefighting...
Luke Alexenko, of Waitsburg, spends some quality time with "Missy" at the 2015 Walla Walla Fair & Frontier Days last weekend. This is Luke's final year to show pigs with the Waitsburg FFA Chapter. See story on Page 7 to read about a "first-timer's" exeprience showing at the fair....
Elgin, Ore. – While recent weather has been useful in stopping the growth of Grizzly Bear Complex fires in the short run, fire managers know that it has just slowed the fire down for now. Firefighters are mindful of the extended forecast, which includes warm fall days, and the fact that large fuel that burn for a long time are extremely dry from the extended drought that has affected the Inland Northwest. With these factors in mind, the southern portions will continue mop-up, and containment lines along the south and west will continue to be re...
WAITSBURG – "When I thought of all the things that could possibly go wrong with growing a giant pumpkin, this is the last thing I would have expected," said Gayle Broom. Her group's pumpkin was the largest at the Walla Walla fair, weighing in at 195 ½ pounds, but failed to bring home a ribbon because of a (disputed) late entry. Broom grew her first giant pumpkin, weighing 114 pounds, in 2013 and took first place in the weight class at the Walla Walla County fair. In 2014, Rebecca W...
DAYTON – The Columbia County Transfer Station (500 Cottonwood St.) re-opened, following a recent fire at the facility, on Thursday, Sept. 3. The station is operating regular business hours but users will find the entrance and exit to the dump have changed during the temporary set-up. Normal business hours are Tues. and Thurs. from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sat. from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The transfer station accepts appliances, tires, oil, paint, paper, glass, aluminum, and cardboard. Green waste items are accepted through Oct. and should not be l...
Waitsburg High School FFA members are a hardy crew. . ....
First Appearance/Arraignment: Joseph John Richter, 31, homeless; entered not guilty plea to one count of violiation of uniform controlled substance act – possession of amphetamine, a Class C felony; one count of violation of uniform controlled substance act – use of drug paraphernalia, a misdemeanor; two counts of criminal trespass in the second degree, a misdemeanor; one count of contempt of court, a misdemeanor; one count of criminal trespass in the first degree, a gross misdemeanor; one count of reckless burning in the second degree, a gro...
DAYTON – In an effort to encourage visitors and residents to spend time, and hopefully money, in downtown Dayton, three entities have joined forces on a two-phase project to enhance Dayton's downtown historic district. Phase one of that project, the construction of year-round, ADA-compliant public restrooms, broke ground this month. The Dayton Development Task Force, the Dayton Historic Depot Society and the City of Dayton have partnered together to continue improvements to the Commercial S...
DAYTON – The Columbia County Planning Commission gave its approval last month to a proposed new county ordinance which would add much-needed teeth to the county’s ability to enforce its zoning and health codes. The proposed code-enforcement ordinance would be a completely new document for the county, according to County Planning Director Kim Lyonnais. It stemmed from a need shared by his office and the county prosecutor’s office, he said. Lyonnais said that he and his staff have become very frus...
FFA Swine Jennifer Warren: Blue Market, Blue Fitting and Showing FFA Beef Logan Hersey: Blue Market, Blue Fitting and Showing Bryeanna Myrick: Blue Fitting and Showing 4-H Swine Dan Magill-Katsel: Blue Market, Blue Fitting and Showing 4-H Beef Sadie Seney: Blue Market, Champion Fitting and Showing Jessie Atteberry: Blue Market, Blue Fitting and Showing 4-H Sheep Anna Fortier: Blue Market, Blue Fitting and Showing Josilyn Fullerton: Blue Market, Blue Fitting and Showing Shaelyn Fortier: Blue Market, Blue Fitting and Showing Tayven Seney: Blue...
WAITSBURG – First-time 4-Her Lash LaRue admits that showing an animal at the Walla Walla fair is hard work, but says it's well worth it. "I had fun with it and I'll definitely do it again next year. I'm saving some of my money to buy just the kind of lamb I want and saving some for feed for next year," Lash said. Eleven-year-old Lash, along with his older brother Joseph, joined the Crafty Farmers R Us 4-H group this year, after his parents asked if he'd be interested in raising a 4-H animal. "...
PRESCOTT – It may look a bit like a game of musical chairs – library style – but returning library branch manager Amy Rosenberg feels like she's found a perfect fit. Rosenberg is pleased to be back in Prescott and is looking forward to facing new challenges. Rosenberg served as branch manager in Prescott for a year before assuming the same position in Dayton in early 2013, where she stayed for about two years. Now Rosenberg is back in Prescott as district manager for both the Prescott and Plaza...
Lambs Braden Kitselman: Grand Champion Overall Market, Grand Champion Showmanship Joey LaRue: Blue Market, Blue Showmanship Lash LaRue: Red Market, Blue Shomanship; 2nd Weight of Gain Mckellyn Bradham: Red Market, White Showman, 3rd Weight of Gain Swine Seamus House: Blue Market, Blue Fitting and Showing, Blue Educational Poster, Swine Barn Sportsmanship Koby Harris: Blue Market, Blue Fitting and Showing, Blue Educational Poster Levi Boudrieau: Blue Market, Blue Fitting and Showing, Blue Educational Poster Caleb Barron: Blue Market, Blue...
After many years without a youth football team, the Waitsburg Giants are back in business. Approximately 25 5th/6th graders and 15 3rd/4th graders from both Dayton and Waitsburg have signed up for the team which is part of the Walla Walla Youth Football League....
DAYTON – A 2,700 acre wildfire continued to burn this week in the Tucannon River valley about 20 miles east of here. The Tucannon Fire came close to several structures along the Tucannon Road Saturday night, including those at the KOA Last Resort RV Park. However, as of Tuesday, no homes or other structures had been lost. According to Information Officer Jeff Sevigney of the Northeast Washington Interagency Incident Management Team, the fire was called in about 9:30 a.m. Saturday. It a...
WAITSBURG – Waitsburg’s annual Pioneer Fall Festival, a community celebration honoring local history, is just around the corner. On Sunday, Sept. 20, visitors to the Bruce House Museum complex will step back in time as they enjoy food, music, games, historical demonstrations, a vintage fashion show and museum displays. The festival kicks off with a nondenominational church service on the Bruce House lawn at 11 a.m., followed by the introduction of the Pioneers of the Year. Visitors are rem...
DAYTON – The Columbia County Department of Emergency Management put out an "all call" for volunteers late Saturday evening to help feed more than 100 firefighters working on the Tucannon Fire 20 miles east of here. "We had a wonderful response," said Emergency Management Director Lisa Caldwell. "Dayton Mercantile opened their doors especially for us, and we went shopping." Steve's Grocery owners also opened their store for the shoppers. Thirteen volunteers showed up at 11:30 p.m. at the C...
Columbia County Superior Court August 19, 2015 First Appearance/Arraignment: Salvador Duran Saucedo, Jr., 25, Milton-Freewater, Ore.; entered a not guilty plea on charges of attempting to elude a pursuing police vehicle, a Class C felony, and driving while license suspended, third degree, a misdemeanor. Deputies attempted to pull over Saucedo’s vehicle and he failed to yield, then fled on foot. He was already wanted on a Walla Walla warrant for vehicle prowl and malicious mischief. Two other wanted individuals were also arrested at the s...
DAYTON – Christina Betts said she's always adhered to the advice of her father, who subscribed to the adage, "if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is." Still, she didn't deter husband Jon from responding to a Craigslist ad promoting a "wonderful career opportunity" with the ability to take over ownership of an existing, successful restaurant. Columbia County Economic Development Coordinator Brad McMasters placed the ad in an effort to help former Manila Bay Café owners, Justin Jaech an...
DAYTON – The first Columbia County Fair was held in Dayton by the Columbia County Agricultural Association in 1888. With the exception of three war years, it has been held every year since. That first fair featured horse racing, trotting and harness races. Pavilion displays (before the current Pavilion) featured the skills of homemakers and farmers' crops, much as they do today. Games were put on for kids, and pie and watermelon eating contests were enjoyed by everyone. This year's 125th C...
