Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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Ten Years Ago February 17, 2011 Following the announcement that there will be no pari-mutuel horse racing this year in Waitsburg, Dayton and Walla Walla, the board of the Days of Real Sport has cancelled its annual May racing event for 2011. The DRS director said they hope it will only be a temporary interruption of a near century-old Waitsburg tradition. At first I thought The Times building at 139 Main Street would be the best place for an espresso bar, but the more I considered it, the more...
While it often feels controversial, I have always been a lover of the winter months. Watching the snow gently fall while tending to a simmering pot is one of my favorite simple pleasures. During snow events, like we have had this past week, I turn to recipes that can make magic out of a few pantry staples and keep me from having to leave the house. This hearty soup brings nourishing lentils and bright tomatoes together with one of my favorite overlooked vegetables: celery. The herbaceous and...
Crop dusting is one of many crop protectant and fertilizer application methods in the area. Spray planes left the landing strip near Whiskey Creek Road on Monday to get a jumpstart on a busy spring....
Susan Lynn Williams Farrell passed away on February 3, 2021 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Spokane, WA. She was born to Martha Ann Williams and Ferris Dale Williams on October 14, 1961 in Dayton, WA. She is survived by her husband Dan Farrell and her son Bradley Farrell, her mother, two sisters, and a brother. Susan was 59 years old. She was very loved by her friends and family and will be greatly missed....
When she was in the fourth grade, Kennie Lamming's grandmother's cow was going to have twins. Kennie wanted to watch. However, it was her bedtime, and she wasn't allowed to participate. She was angry and decided to learn to help so she could watch all the births she wanted and even participate in some. "Actually, I believe that was the first time the Holy Spirit spoke to me about becoming a veterinarian," Kennie Reeves said. Reeves has been our animal doctor for 30 years, arriving in Dayton...
When I was in my teens, I was adamant that I would not become my mother. Of course, as I matured, I realized that I would be lucky to be more like her. However, I think life played a joke on me and skipped a generation; instead of my mother, unfortunately, I may have become my grandfather. I weighed myself this morning and noticed I gained three pounds. I decided to move the scale an inch to one side, and I lost one pound, so then another side, a little in front, and boom! Three pounds down. I s...
Michele Smith’s picks Caste by Isabel Wilkerson The concept of caste has been around long before the concept of race. In her book, Caste, Isabel Wilkerson takes us on a trip through the Hindu caste system, the Nazi plan to exterminate Jews and others deemed inferior, and through to the caste system in America, which is based on race. As an artificial hierarchy, caste determines one’s place in society and which members will benefit from having better access to resources. Tecumseh and the Prophet:...
As part of my new year’s resolution, I have decided to focus on small ways to make a big difference. The pandemic has made it difficult to help out in-person, so I was thrilled when I found the Be My Eyes app. A volunteer service launched in 2015, Be My Eyes, connects blind and low-vision individuals with ‘seeing’ individuals when a little extra vision is needed. The app is accessible in more than 150 countries worldwide and over 180 languages. The app makes it easy to volunteer; just your...
Ten Years Ago February 10, 2011 Dayton farmers now have more options for their agronomy needs. The Walla Walla Farmers Co-Op has opened an office at 509 Cameron Street, right next door to Columbia County Transportation, on Port of Columbia property. Lee Ann Literal has been a racehorse owner and trainer for almost a quarter of a century. The stables on her 500-acre ranch on Smith Hollow Road are a living testament to that long "track" record. Members of the Waitsburg Ministerial Association met...
Pepper-crusted love This year, perhaps more than usual, many of us are planning Valentine's date nights at home. Beautifully sauced steaks served with a nice bottle of wine will surely impress while not trapping you in the kitchen. In this classic French recipe, pepper-crusted steaks are pan-seared in butter, then finished with a velvety cognac sauce, which gives a slightly sweet balance to the pepper's robustness. There is much lore behind the origins of this dish, but one version dates back...
WALLA WALLA-While Fort Walla Walla Museum may still be closed, their online programs will continue with the first Museum After Hours presentation of the year. On Thursday, February 25, geologist Bob Carson will be discussing the various regions found in Southeast Washington and Northeast Oregon. It will take place on Zoom at 5 pm, with a live Q & A session to follow. The talk will address the factors that influence the region's physiography and biology, the different habitats they create, the re...
January 24 Deputies investigated a report of a hit and run and assault. Walla Walla County January 26 WWCSO assisted the State Patrol with a collision on Highway 12. Touchet January 28 Information report of a female in what appeared to be a mental health crisis. Burbank A juvenile was reported as a runaway and later found by the parents. Walla Walla County. January 29 A bomb threat was received by fax at the Walla Walla Regional Airport Terminal. Walla Walla County A man was arrested for domestic assault in Waitsburg. Waitsburg January 30 A...
“My sister, Peggy E. Dorsey, is in the White Tampa Bay Buccaneers Jersey and I, Mary Lee Dorsey Bly, am in the red jersey,” said Mary in a letter to the paper. The sisters were kind enough to send this photograph, taken with a copy of The Times, in front of the Raymond James Stadium where the 2021 Super Bowl will be played this Sunday. “We both grew up on our Family Ranch in Prescott and attended and graduated from Prescott High School,” she wrote. “Peggy now resides in Tampa, FL and I reside...
Recently I have been watching a number of sports-related movies. I’m not sure if it’s because I miss going to games (baseball and basketball especially), or I’m trying to get excited about the Superbowl. But even the anticipation and hype for the clever commercials and extravagant half time show hasn’t sparked my enthusiasm this year for the big game. However, one movie, in particular, has been on my mind recently. Oddly, I admit, with some trepidation, that as much as I like baseball, this is...
Having a dog who requires long and frequent walks, I have begun listening to audiobooks. Often, if the book is a good one, I continue listening after our walks. I tend to rotate the selections between historical non-fiction and Scandinavian murder mysteries. The last book falls into the former category. The Space Race is a documentary-drama series released to coincide with the 50th anniversary of the 1969 moon landing. The ten episodes cover the space program focusing on the relationship...
Ten Years Ago February 3, 2011 The Walla Walla Sheriff’s Office requests local residents’ assistance in locating Adam Hermanns, whom they call “a potential witness” to last Tuesday night’s fire at his parents’ residence on West 2nd Street. A group of about a dozen businesses based in Waitsburg and Dayton are creating a new organization to help promote tourism in the Touchet Valley. Diane Dill and her son Alex didn’t lose everything Saturday. Their horses were outside when the fire in the barn on Bolles Road started just before noon, and two...
Spread the love I have always believed that a heartfelt homemade gift outshines one mass-produced. The childhood joy of cutting and adorning perfect hearts out of brightly colored construction paper was only soured when the fear of actually giving them to my classmates set in. Thankfully, there was always plenty of candy to ease the anxiety. As an adult, my preferred valentine has gone from glued paper to sweet treats from my kitchen. These classic cookies made with raspberries and almonds are...
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Last week, it was noted that there was no National Weather Service station in Waitsburg. While that is true, a reader wrote in to The Times to share that there is a WSU weather unit in Huntsville. The unit updates every 15 minutes, and data can be found at www.weather.wsu.edu, by following the Huntsville Unit tab. The unit was installed in April, 2009....
January 16 A vehicle left the roadway, striking a utility pole. The driver failed to stop and identify, as required. Waitsburg January 18 Jail resident found in possession of narcotics. Walla Walla January 20 A package theft was reported in the county. Waitsburg January 21 Male arrested for DWLS 1st. Burbank A fraudulent Small Business Administration in the amount of $93,800.00 was opened under the victim’s name and social security number. Burbank DUI driver arrested for suspicion of DUI Hit and Run, DWLS 3rd, and an outstanding warrant. C...
Delores Marie Nettles, born April 26th, 1940, passed away on January 24th, 2021 at Providence St. Mary's Medical Center. She is survived by her son, Scott Nettles, Grand-Daughter, Brandie Nettles, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and many loved ones she had adopted as family over the years. Delores moved here from Arkansas with her parents and siblings in 1948. The middle child of eight, she took on the role of caring for her entire family as early as she could, however she could. She...
The parents of Samantha Henze and Ben Shafer, both formerly of Waitsburg, announce their engagement. The bride-elect is the daughter of Neil and Linda Henze. She graduated from Waitsburg High School in 2013 and Walla Walla Community College in 2015. She is a supervisor at Idaho Pizza Company in Twin Falls, Idaho. The groom-elect is the son of Ed and Stasia Shafer, of Scappoose, Oregon. He graduated from Waitsburg High School in 2013 and Northwest Lineman College in 2018. He is employed by...
My column this week is different since my chat is with a young lady from 1912. Heather Kaas, a friend in Dayton, shared the story of how a 109-year-old autograph book from Waitsburg came into her life. "It was summer of 2019," she said. "I was working at the Weinhard Hotel before it shut down and changed hands. A couple came in, introduced themselves, and said they had old family connections in Waitsburg. Then they showed me this little paper book." She doesn't remember their names and thought i...
4 Streaming on PBS, BBC, Britbox and Prime Video This series may feel familiar; there was a long-running British series of the same name from 1978 to 1990. The new series has just been picked up for a second season and is currently streaming season one on PBS and the BBC. The story follows the adventures of James Herriot, a veterinarian in 1930s Yorkshire. It is based on the books by British veterinary surgeon Alf Wright, who wrote under the pen name James Herriot. In the first episode, we...
