Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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Spring is just around the corner, and though my garden might not look like much more than barren winter scraps, it’s certainly starting to sound like a new season. The birds are chirping again, a delight so lovely that it competes for valuable ear-time with my headphones. The days of monotonous yardwork are upon us, and I am here to recommend listening material to keep your ears happy as you work. In honor of our returning avian friends, today’s theme is all about birds. First up, a new alb...
Perusing a resume of Susan Matley's entire work history would be a kick. She has been an actress, an accountant, a family historian, a life-long journalist, and a musician. Her "right" and "left" brains have an effective partnership, which serves her well in the world of speculative fiction, but I'll get to that later. Many readers will remember Matley as one half of the Cowboy song and poetry duo "Nevada Slim and Cimarron Sue." I first met Susan in that role, but life has altered course since...
Ten Years Ago March 17, 2011 Seated on an original bar stool, project manager Jim German points to the first bay of the former American Legion building which owner Charles Smith is turning into a new “working man’s bar.” In the footsteps of The Troublemakers the Up-And-Coming band, Rezonators performed a benefit for the aviary. The Times is pleased to announce that longtime photographer, sports enthusiast, and local resident Tracy Daniel has joined the newspaper as its first dedicated sports writer and photographer. Together with Publi...
Long before the current food truck craze, my earliest culinary discoveries were made as a kid in Los Angeles, sampling what was available from the city's ubiquitous taco trucks. With the variety of succulent meats, braised or chargrilled, served over soft hot tortillas, garnished simply with chopped onions and cilantro, hot sauce and lime, my love for tacos was forever cemented. Though the setup for this favorite recipe is easy, braising will take up to six hours, plan accordingly. Perfect for a...
Spring seems to have sprung, and I’m cautiously optimistic but not totally convinced winter is over. I see the rhubarb peeking out from the dirt, daffodils look like asparagus about to open, and even my chives are about five inches tall. Yet, I’m not convinced, and with good reason, I have a photo I took last year of a vase of daffodils on a snow-covered patio table on our deck. This is my third spring here, so I am no longer a total newbie. Therefore, I believe I have enough authority to ren...
If You Tell: A True Story of Murder, Family Secrets, and the Unbreakable Bond of Sisterhood, by Gregg Olsen. A horrifying, true story, If You Tell is the story of the sadistic killer Shelly Knotek living in Raymond, Wash., and the sisters who ultimately stopped her. In 2003, Knotek and her husband, Dave, were arrested and sent to prison for the murder of Kathy Loreno, Ronald Woodworth, and Shane Watson. People Magazine called this book a "stunner about sibling love, courage, and resilience,"...
Winter wheat starts its spring growth spurt along Middle Waitsburg Road. As is usual this time of year, the Black Locust have yet to leaf out....
WWCSO Walla Walla County Sheriff's Office March 2 An adult male reported someone stole his real-estate sign. Waitsburg March 3 Witness tampering at County Jail. Walla Walla March 4 A female in Walla Walla County had her debit card stolen, and transactions charged on it. Waitsburg March 5 A man was arrested on a misdemeanor warrant. Walla Walla County March 8 Two vehicles were damaged and catalytic converters were taken. Walla Walla County Recovered a stolen vehicle. Burbank ___________________________________________________...
Shelly Georgette Snyder Coufal, a long-time resident of the Walla Walla area, passed Monday the 21st of September, 2020, with her family by her side. Shelly was born on September 12, 1957 in Dayton, Washington, and she attended Waitsburg High School. During the pack season, she worked at the Green Giant. Additional employment included the Bulls Eye Tavern in Waitsburg, and she also managed the newly built Dairy Queen when she moved to Milton-Freewater in 1988. Shelly also lived in Eureka,...
Born November 2, 1939, and died March 15, 2020, at home from heart issues. His parents were Pete Hermanns and Metha Witt Hermanns. Dean was an avid hunter and fisherman. He worked a lot of cattle in his life. He is survived by wife Linda of 38 years, and son Andy, daughter-in-law Pam, and grandson Adam. There will be a celebration of life for Dean this Sunday, March 14th, 1:30 pm at Faith Chapel on 653 Wagon Rd on the west side of Dayton, Washington....
Brian Jones of Walla Walla enjoying Spring Training with the Mariners and The Times. 1st batter got a home run for the M's....
Every year, spring sneaks up on me. February plunks along at a snail's pace, we get a few feet of snow, and I think there is plenty of time yet before spring. Then the snow melts off, and the yellow crocus are in full bloom less than a week later, and I realize I'm already behind. Every year never fails. Word to the wise; if you're planning on growing some of your veggies from seed this year, you better purchase those seeds quickly. A somewhat positive trend from the pandemic is a huge surge in...
METLAKATLA, Alaska-A documentary set to premiere at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival in April follows a familiar face throughout Southeast Alaska, documenting a glowing basketball team and the ups and downs of rural island life. Alaskan Nets focuses on former Waitsburg-Prescott basketball coach TJ Scott and the Metlakatla Chiefs basketball team. Metlakatla, located on Annette Island, is the only Native Reserve in the State of Alaska. Located 20 miles south of Ketchikan, the...
If you've had the pleasure to walk into Locally Nourished, the coffee shop and eatery at 217 East Main Street in Dayton, you've had the opportunity to enjoy some of Danielle Barnes' kitchen expertise. She's the owner of Decadent in Dayton, one of our up-and-coming businesses. Danielle moved to Dayton in June last year, but she has known Alicia Walker, owner of Locally Nourished, for many years. The decision to make the Touchet Valley move was based on the new partnership she forged with Alicia,...
Ten Years Ago March 10, 2011 [Headline] All current council members renominated for the 2011 race It may not have brought quite as many people to town as Cycle Oregon did last year, but in the world of youth wrestling, Waitsburg hit the big time this weekend as host of a 17-team tournament that attracted close to 2,000 visitors on Saturday. Commerce along one of the state’s arteries will soon kick back into gear as major repairs to key locks on the Columbia and Snake rivers draws to completion this month. Ski Bluewood invites all guests on S...
My love for sampling the diversity of foods from around the globe is likely rooted in my multi-cultural background. As my last name implies, the ancestry from my father's family is Mexican, while on my mother's side its mostly all Irish and English. Wherein the food culture of Mexico is most strongly symbolized by corn, Ireland has the potato, ironically also a New World crop. There is much debate about who brought the first potatoes to Ireland and when, however, no one can deny the impact they...
Superintendent Mark Pickel promised students at Waitsburg Elementary a Silly String day if they met their $2,000 Jump for Heart fundraising goal. The students blew the goal out of the water, raising a grand total of $5,185.96. Colt Boudrieau was the top-raising student, raising $540. A good sport, Mr. Pickel will be silly-stringed again on March 4, so Group B students don't miss out....
Recognizing her Gran's famous scones, newly three-year-old Wendy of Edmonds, WA, spent some time flipping through The Times while waiting for cake. Happy Birthday Wendy!...
February 23 A male filed an animal cruelty complaint against a business in Walla Walla County. Walla Walla County A hit and run occurred in the county. Walla Walla County Subject backed into a power pole, causing damage to it, and left in the 700 block of Ernst Street. Walla Walla County February 26 Unknown suspect struck a mailbox in the county. Walla Walla County Possession of stolen property and firearm violation were found to have occurred in the county pursuant to a Pasco PD investigation and search warrant execution. Burbank February 27...
February 22 Civil problem, Cameron Court Welfare check, 2nd Street Traffic stop, Main Street February 23 Traffic stop, Highway 12 Search warrant, Country Village Citizen contact, City Lumber February 24 Found property, St. Vincent de Paul Animal call, Harlem Road Accident, non-injury, Hartsock Grade February 25 Lost property, Dayton Mercantile/Subway Traffic call, 2nd Street February 26 9-1-1 Call, Dayton High School Animal call, 2nd Street Attempt to locate, Country Village February 27 Citizen contact, Columbia County Courthouse 9-1-1 Call,...
Glimpses of white flashed through the heavy sagebrush as Finn dashed across the scablands. Hungarian partridge and valley quail hunkered somewhere among the sage sea, and she was working her best to locate them. A carpet of spent grasses and forbs provided ample food sources for upland birds, which were inexplicably absent from the flood-scared landscape. Circling a small basalt butte, I recalled the last flash of white being off to the left about 30-yards. Starting in that direction, my...
The African Doctor (Bienvenue à Marly-Gomont, 2016) Inspired by true events, The African Doctor is about a doctor from Zaire, who moves with his family to a small provincial village in France, in the mid-1970s. For Seyolo Zantoko, serving the villagers as their doctor provides an avenue to gain French nationality, and better opportunities for his family. The story was written by Zantoko’s son, the Hip Hop artist Kamini. It is about how the family overcame obstacles to being accepted by the villa...
Send us your own 'who wore it best' photos and let the Times' readers decide! Send to editor@waitsburgtimes.com with the subject matter 'Who wore it best". Good luck!...
I am mortified, as the daughter of a plumber, that it didn’t occur to me that watching the toilet in our newly remodeled bathroom slowly sinking to one side, was an obvious sign that it was out of plumb. The first clue that we had a problem should have been when I put a box of tissues on top of the tank and it ceremoniously slid off. The second clue was noticing the floor felt spongy as I reached to retrieve the tissues. Tilting toilet and a spongy floor, any observant person would have r...
Hunting for a classic Researching recipes often feels like traveling to me, and one of my favorite destinations to explore is Italy. Rich in history, this relatively small country is made up of 107 provinces within 20 political regions, each with distinct culinary traditions. While there is much diversity in Italian cuisine, one commonality is the practice of showcasing a few quality ingredients using simple straightforward preparations. In Italian, this dish translates to Hunter's Style...
