Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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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...
The death of Hank Aaron this week, although sad, stirred up some fun family memories for me. Baseball was a big deal in our family. My father was born and raised in the Bronx, so there was no doubt he was a rabid Yankees fan. With their Murderer's row, Pee Wee Reese, Mickey Mantle, and Roger Maris, who wouldn't be. My mother for one! Her family lived in Brooklyn, so naturally, they loved "dem bums," the Brooklyn Dodgers' well-earned nickname. My Uncle and Aunt were such devoted Dodger fans that...
WASHINGTON-Generally, when one is told to 'take a hike,' the tone is less than friendly. Still, Washington State Parks uses the phrase literally and has effectively changed its connotation from insult to invitation. If getting to a state park isn't possible due to restrictions to mitigate the spread of the novel coronavirus and its newest mutations, fear not. Rangers from all over Washington State are furthering their digital reach by taking viewers on hikes via their YouTube channel. As a...
Ten Years Ago January 27, 2011 Starbuck Mayor Darcy Linklater has been charged with driving under the influence and will appear in Columbia County District Court to enter his plea on Wednesday, Feb. 2. [Headline] Sheriff takes “Honker” into custody for his own safety, then releases him on his own recognizance [Photo caption] Pastor Bret Moser (left) and Pastor Mike Ferrians (right) with America West Bank’s Andie Holmberg in front of the food bank’s future home on Preston Avenue in the bank’s...
DAYTON-The Wenaha Gallery will feature Walla Walla stone carver Sandra Matthews-Sarve February Art Event. Sandra Matthews-Sarve works with both what is considered "normal carving stones," Including marble, alabaster, and soapstone, as well as ordinary rocks she and her husband find on their drives through the Southeast Washington area. She started carving in stone as an extension of her desire to work with ordinary, discarded, or overlooked items in life, and rocks fit that qualification. "Most...
Flemish weekend delight After a busy week of making quick afterwork meals, there is nothing I love more than spending some quality time in the kitchen over the weekend. Taking my time creating a meal is both meditative and an outlet for my creative energy. For me, nothing in the world of slow food is as satisfying as the art of braising. A gentle simmering pot filling the house with enticing aromas is my idea of a wild weekend. For many years, one of my holiday traditions has been preparing...
WAITSBURG-A small herd of whitetail deer swam across the Touchet River on a sunny January afternoon, before running along the levee at the north end of town. What was once a grassy, hard-to-enjoy path has been transformed into a wide walkway, as excavators made necessary levee repairs. Enjoy Waitsburg's walkability, check out the local wildlife, and get some fresh air. Remember to leash your pups, and be sure to remain physically distanced if you cross paths with other walker...
Before (left) and after (right) photos of levee repair along a section of the Touchet River. This area, which runs parallel to Willard Street, sustained significant damage in February, 2020. Enough bank was washed away during the flooding that old train trestles were exposed, leaving the bank and property above extremely vulnerable....
Now in the heart of winter in the Blue Mountains, the days are short and wet in the wheat country and snowy in the higher timber. Aside from the usual chores neglected over autumn and the holiday season, staying active is important to ward off the suffocating clutches of cabin fever and depression in our short and sometimes foggy days of the early calendar year. Of the myriad ways to entertain oneself, the most popular outdoor activities are rather obvious. Ski Bluewood is a prime option. But...
I've known Roz Edwards for almost thirty years. I've also known how fun storytelling can be for kids and what she began to do when the world shut down with COVID-19 is a story I needed to hear. Edwards, like many grandparents, has always enjoyed reading to her grandchildren. In March, she read a book about Marco Polo to her youngest granddaughter, Margot, through Zoom. That month, schools went to distance learning, and she knew many kids weren't going to have that experience. It was also time fo...
My “office” is a built-in desk located in an alcove upstairs in what is now our master bedroom. Next to our library, gym, and my staging area for Zoom business meetings, it’s a cozy little space. Zoom cocktail parties work on the couch or at the dining room table; but, when I have a Zoom business meeting, I strategically place the computer on a table in the library with our over-flowing bookshelves as a backdrop. Just like TV news reporters and politicians, it provides a perception of intel...
Ouch, Netflix opted to start 2021 a little harshly by removing The Office, all nine seasons of which have gone on to stream exclusively via Peacock, NBC’s new streaming platform. In its stead, Netflix has added new episodes of original series such as Disenchantment and pick-ups like Magicians. History of Swear Words (2021) is a solid comedic docuseries starring Nicolas Cage. The show delves deeply into the etymology of all the dirtiest expletives and digs into what makes them so satisfying to s...
Ten Years Ago January 20, 2011 Reid Helford, the popular and award-winning manager of the Liberty Theater, has announced his resignation and will leave his position by the end of April. When a building grows to be as old as the First Christian Church in Dayton, it collects stories. The 125-year-old structure has stood on the corner of Third and Park Streets in Dayton, overlooking the schoolyard across the street for so long, it has seen generations of Columbia County residents come forth into the world, mature to adulthood, and sometimes move...
All sorts of stories aim to explain how this dessert got its name, but we have not come to any consensus (according to Wikipedia, anyway). I’ve heard the pastries were invented by a shoemaker’s wife who stared down the cobblestone lane waiting for her sweet to return. She put together a smattering of sweet and tart fruits for her husband, the cobbler, to gobble. Similar desserts have been and are still called by various names such as tart, pie, etc., with only subtle differences between the...
A shout out to the friendly and fast response I received from City of Waitsburg’s public works specialists, Devin Griffen and Kyle Gradwohl. This morning, as the two city workers were attending to a repair on a Main Street sidewalk, I told them about a concern I had about water coming into the basement of my commercial building on Main St. More a soaking than a leaking, but disconcerting and new to the building. After they finished their work, they went back to the office and relayed my issue with Jim Lynch who immediately sent them back to c...
January 11 Assault witnessed at Lourdes Hospital. Burbank Vehicle stolen out of Walla Walla was recovered. Waitsburg January 13 Deputies answered questions on reporting a runaway. Walla Walla County Male was in a single vehicle collision and cited for DUI. Walla Walla County January 14 A stolen generator was recovered. Burbank An assault was reported. Waitsburg January 15 A subject was transported to SMMC for evaluation. Prescott January 16 A subject was arrested for violation of a protection order. Burbank...
