Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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DAYTON - Elementary aged kids sat gathered around a long table in the County Cupboard Tuesday, Nov. 20, piping white frosting along gingerbread cookies and occasionally sneaking a taste of the sugary snacks. The gingerbread-making session was organized in preparation for a gingerbread house making contest held in the basement of the Dayton Memorial Library on Wednesday, Nov. 21. While there were only eight entries for the contest, organizer Lois Hemphill said the event was still a success. "The...
Dayton City Council Tuesday, November 26, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. CONSENT AGENDA - Action, 1) Approval of Council Minutes for November 13, 2012 - Table, Approved. 2) Approval of Claims Vouchers as audited by Finance Committee, Approved. 3) Approval of November 15, 2012 Payroll Warrants, Approved. SPECIAL GUESTS AND PUBLIC COMMENT - 1)Final Public Hearing - 2013 Final Budget COMMITTEE/BOARD/ COMMISSION REPORT REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS UNFINISHED BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS - 1) Consideration of Ordinance No. 1823, an ordinance adopting the budget for the...
DAYTON - Employees of the Columbia County Health System will reap benefits in the form of a 2.5 percent salary increase, approved by the hospital board along with the rest of the 2013 budget for the health system. During the board meeting on Nov. 20, Chief Financial Officer John Hennessy said the cost of living is expected to increase by 1.7 percent in 2013, but because there was no salary increase last year, employees can expect a 2.5 percent salary bump across the board. Hennessy said last year the 401(k) match benefit was cut from 5 percent...
Columbia County Public Hospital District #1 When: November 20,2012 Dinner starts at 5:30 pm, meeting starts at 6:00 pm Call to Order Roll Call Open Comment Period .Suggestion Box Review of PreviousMinutes Calendar Review .Care Crew ChristmasParty - December 7 at6:00 pm .Staff Christmas Breakfast- December 13 at 7:30 am .Quality Team - Decem- ber 18 at 12:30 pm .Finance Committee - December 25 at noon? .Next Board Meeting -December 27 at 6:00 pm Financial reports .October Monthly Financial Report .Warrants/Write-offs/Col- lection Approval 2013...
DAYTON - City Council- man Arthur Hall announced Kim Lyonnaise was hired as the city planner at the City Council meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 13. Lyonnaise began work on Tuesday and will work 20 to 24 hours per week, Mayor Craig George said. Lyonnaise will have an office in City Hall and is scheduled to work weekly on Tuesday, Wednesday and part of Thursday. City Clerk/Treasurer Trina Cole said Lyonnaise has been working periodically for the city for the last few weeks getting acquainted, but his official start date was Nov. 13. George said...
DAYTON - A 12- by 15-foot American flag will descend from the ceiling by a motor in the Dayton High School gym while the gym full of students, faculty, alumni and veterans recite the pledge of allegiance, led by the preschoolers from Susan's Home Child Care run by Susan Schlenz. The massive gym flag was purchased by the Day- ton Alumni Association and will be presented at a dedication ceremony at about 6:30 p.m. on Dec. 1 between the boys and girls basketball games in the Dayton High School...
DAYTON - The Dayton City Council discussed an increase in sales tax as an option to bring in more revenue for the 2013 city of Dayton budget. Several increases have been proposed to help pad revenue in the 2013 budget, which were presented at the city council meeting Tues- day, Nov. 13. Those ideas proposed includea2percentincrease in utilities fees, a 1 percent increase in regular property tax and increases in garbage, sewer and water rates. The city will also consider increasing dog licensing fees, pool fees and certain cemetery service...
DAYTON - The in- fectiously energetic orphan Annie will brighten Dayton's Liberty The- ater stage this weekend, Nov. 16, through Dec. 1. The iconic red-head role will be filled by two local girls, Chloe Pearson and Hallyn Boggs. The girls will trade off nights in the lead role, which could have been difficult, but Director Elizabeth Arebalos- Jagelski said working with the two girls has been wonderful. And with a combined cast and crew of about 77 people, many of whom are younger than 18 years...
DAYTON - In anticipation of long-term construction and renovations for the Dayton School District schools, the school board last Wednesday began the investigation stage of the process. The board began by hearing a presentation from Construction Services Group who will, if selected, manage the long-term project. The investigation phase will help the board determine what kind of facility needs students in the Dayton School District have, Superintendent Doug Johnson said. Johnson said if the Construction Services Group is hired for the district,...
Dayton City Council Agenda Nov. 13, 7 p.m. *Call to Order -Roll Call *Consent agenda - action -Approval of Council Minutes Oct. 22, 2012 -Approval of Claims Vouchers as audited by Finance Committee -Approval of Oct. 31, 2012 Payroll Warrants *Special guests and public comment -Public hearing - discuss 2013 City of Dayton Final Budget - Chamber of Commerce's 2014 3rd Quarter tourism and Activities Report - Brad McMasters, Director * Committee/ Board/ Commission Report *Reports of City Officers *Unfinished Business *New Business -Consideration...
SPECIAL EVENTS Dayton Christmas Kickoff *Open Houses & Receptions Friday & Saturday, No- vember 23rd & 24th, All Day Many downtown business- es will be open throughout the day on both Friday and Saturday. Wander in and out to visit with business owners and employees. *Free Make & Take Crafts for Kids Friday, November 23rd, 10-4 Saturday, November 24th, 10-4 Columbia County Rural Library-Basement 111 S. 3rd Street, Dayton Free *A Boldman House Christmas Friday & Saturday, No- vember 23rd & 24th, 1-4pm Boldman House Museum 410 N. First St.,...
DAYTON - While local communities prepare for black Friday sales, the world- wide organization Operation Christmas Child's Dayton volunteers aim to bring the spirit of Christmas to under- privileged children. The program, which started in the United States almost 20 years ago, collects dona- tions of shoeboxes filled with small toys and personal items and ships them to children who live in war-torn coun- tries and countries classified as third world, Tri-Cities volunteer and area organizer Fay...
DAYTON - As Veter- an's Day approaches, the Times is turning the spotlight to two local vet- erans who have served our country and now serve our community with their active participation and patriotism. Waitsburg veterans will be honored at an assembly at Waitsburg High School at 10:30 a.m. on Nov. 9. The Times will have coverage of this event in the next issue. MARINES, WWII Local veteran Owen Agen- broad fought with the U.S. Marine Corps and served as a message carrier on the front lines at...
Dayton School Board Nov. 7 Agenda I. Call to Order II. Flag Salute III. Recognition of Representatives IV. Public Comment V. Additions or Changes to the Agenda VI. Consent Agenda - Approve Minutes Octo- ber 17, 2012 - Approve November Bills VII. Reports - Construction Manage- ment Group Presentation - Scholarship Report - Jana Eaton - Administrative Reports - Superintendent 's Report - Attendance Waiver Report - Bullying Intimidation Harassment Report - Wrestling Request - Building Improvement Plans VIII. Policy Review - Policy 3207 -...
DAYTON - Three com- munity members and one business were honored dur- ing the 66th annual Dayton Chamber of Commerce Banquet on Thursday, Nov. 1. Chamber of Commerce Director Brad McMasters said about 170-180 people attended the event at the Run- ning T Ranch in Dayton. The banquet featured guest speaker George Sharp, the ex- ecutive director of the Olym- pia, Tumwater, Lacey Visi- tor's Bureau, who reminded attendees to continue to work on making storefronts catchy and maintain the quality in...
The Touchet Valley Women's Golf Club The months of July, Au- gust and September brought much sunshine and excel- lent golfing conditions. The ladies of the Touchet club finished the season with a brunch on Oct. 10 at the Sandtrap Restaurant. Officers for the 2012- 2013 year will be: President, Sue Little; Vice- President, Jean Nelson; Treasurer-Secretary, JoAnn Poolman. The annual junior golf program will be headed by three of the club mem- bers. This is set for June 24-28, 2013. Awards were given for birdies and chip-ins. The members who...
Columbia County Health System Board 10-25 meeting minutes *The meeting was called to order. *All were present except Lisa Naylor. *Minutes from Septem- ber were reviewed and ap- proved. *The board reviewed up- coming events. The hospital auxiliary luncheon was at 11 a.m. on Oct. 26. The hospital Halloween contests and public trick-or-treat is on Wednesday, Oct. 31 at 3 p.m. The quality team will meet at 12:30 p.m. on Nov. 20. The finance commit- tee will meet at 12 p.m. on Nov. 22. *The next meeting, sched- uled for Thursday, Nov. 22, was...
DAYTON - Dayton's First Congregational Church bubbled with activity last Friday as com- munity members and volunteers filed in for the annual Dayton General Hospital Auxiliary Luncheon. The dining areas filled quick- ly as attendees greeted each other like old friends, making the entire event feel more like a family re- union than an annual fundraiser. That feeling is exactly what keeps luncheon organizer and auxiliary President Aleta Shock- ley coming back. "My favorite part (of the lun-...
DAYTON – The Dayton City Council for the first time in three years is considering a 1 percent increase in property tax in its 2013 budget. “We are looking to (in- crease the property tax) for the first time in three budget cycles,” Mayor Craig George said. The tax increase will bring in an extra $3,300 in revenue for the city. George said revenues are projected to be down for 2013. He added the relatively small price tag on the property tax increase was the reason the 1 percent hadn’t been imposed for the last few years. The grand total o...
DAYTON - The Day- ton soccer team took the field against Walla Walla Valley Academy Monday but couldn't gain their footing, falling 4-1 to the Knights. The loss to the Knights follows two losses against Trout Lake last weekend. In the first half of Mon- day's game, the cold, wet field slowed down the usual quick action between the teams. The Knights kept the pres- sure on the Bulldogs from early on, finally breaking through and scoring halfway through the first half. The Bulldogs fought back,...
WALLA WALLA - Waitsburg-Prescott failed by the narrowest possible margin to DeSales on Senior Night for the Irish. WP lost the 5-set heartbreaker last Tuesday, 16- 25, 25-12, 22-25, 25-20, 13-15. The Lady Cards overcame the Irish in an error- plagued set one by nine points. WP broke open a 10-9 lead with a 10-3 run built without the aid of a single ace or kill by either side. The Cards closed the set out with an ace however, when Krystal Harris' hard serve tripped the net, and fell to an e...
PRESCOTT - Dominating from the outset, the WP Tigers beat the Irrigon Knights, 5-1, at home last Friday. The Tigers Tuesday night beat Riverside Christian in Yakima, 3-0/ The team's victories give the Tigers a, 10-2-1, record for the season. "We controlled the ball from the start," assistant soccer coach Jay Potts said in a telephone interview. "It was our best passing performance of the year. We're getting better at that." Senior Lino Diaz was the first to score in the fourth minute of the game on an assist from senior Jesse Alb...
ASOTIN - Two big plays proved the difference in Waitsburg-Prescott's must- have victory at Asotin last Friday. The, 26-14, win nearly guarantees the Cardinals control of their own destiny in the chase for the Southeast 2B title as they go into their final regular season game this Friday against Tri-Cities Prep. After a first half defensive slog, the Cards posted the two, long-field scores in the span of just a minute-and- a-half late in the third quarter to put some distance between...
DAYTON - Coming off of two wins against Waitsburg-Prescott on Oct. 16 and DeSales on Oct. 18, the Dayton volleyball team was poised for attack on its senior night against the Walla Walla Valley Academy last Tuesday. However, the Bulldogs fell in a nail-biting finish after five sets against the WWVA Knights Tuesday. The game began by honoring Dayton seniors Jessica Tate and McKayla Bickelhaupt. The Bulldogs opened the first set keeping close to the Knights' scores. The score was close until the...
PENDLETON - Two WP cross country athletes came out on top last Saturday and placed first in a large meet in Pendleton, Ore. Both Seth Deal, a senior on the varsity men's team, and Emily Adams, an eighth grader on the middle school team, placed first in their respective races last Saturday at the Kyle Burnside Wildhorse Meet. "I was very proud of all my athletes, said WP coach Lanning. "You could see the determination and effort on all their faces as they came into the finish line chute." The...
