Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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Karen Lynn Mohney, age 53, died March 15, 2015 at the Harborview Medical Center in Seattle. She was flown there from Heppner, Ore. on Saturday where she suffered an apparent stroke. She and her family were hosting a St. Patrick's Day dog trial in Heppner. While having dinner that evening she became stricken with a headache. Memorial services were Saturday, March 21, 2015 at the First Christian Church in Waitsburg with Pastor Bret Moser officiating. Those who wish may contribute to Rainbow Girls...
Ten Years Ago March 31, 2005 Michael Luce M.D. of Dayton was recognized as Washington State’s Outstanding Rural Health Physician of the Year for 2005 last week. The presentation and award was presented to a very surprised Luce by Washington State Secretary of Health, Mary Selecky and Columbia County Health System Board Chair Roland Schirman. An Easter theme was enjoyed by 19 members of 55 Plus at Ye Towne Hall, Friday, March 25. Netta Mohney designed festive place mats and Sarah Wilson furnished molded chocolate bunny favors. Pat Largent a...
Waitsburg Mar. 17 Traffic stop on Harmon Street. Deputy stopped subject riding an ATV on the streets. Rider was issued a citation for driving while license suspended 3rd degree, an infraction for negligent driving, 2nd degree, and riding an ATV on the roadway. The ATV was towed and subject was released. The Sheriff’s Office had received complaints the day prior about this person riding the ATV in the area. Mar. 18 Assault, 4th degree domestic violence warrant service. A female suspect on Willard Street was arrested for assaulting her adult s...
March 27: Bill Laughery, Rachel Halley, Emory Flathers, Tammy Brown, Samuel Donnelly and John Mason. March 28: Natalie Faye Teal, Bill Hopwood, Gary Thomas, Jeff Broom, Terri Conover-Stroud, Collette Waltermire and Bret McKinney. March 29: Robin Hogan, Austin Beasley, Carroll Smith, Edna Pearson, Jan DeCoria, Bob Stokes, Vanessa Lafer and Karen Peters. March 30: Hubert Kinder Jr., Rosemary Brinkman and Elizabeth Mercer. March 31: Bob Baim, Eileen Huffman, Steve Ruley, Christopher Hansen, Brandon Watson, John Hansen, Ed Lambert, Jack McCaw,...
9: Pancake Bar; PB&J Uncrustable, Sunchips 30: Breakfast Sandwich; Chicken Patty on a Bun, JoJos 31: Biscuit & Gravy; Macaroni & Cheese 1: Muffin, Yogurt, Boiled Egg; Tater Tot Casserole, Roll 2: Cook’s Choice...
Ten Years Ago March 24, 2005 Harold Mitchell, long-time Waitsburg area resident, celebrated his 90th birthday with a party at Ye Towne Hall on February 6. Over 60 well-wishers attended the party and enjoyed two kinds of birthday cake with Harold. An ordinance approving one-way traffic on Academy Street was passed unanimously by the Waitsburg City Council, for a 90-day trial period. Photo caption: Jeff Presler’s Black Angus/White Face Hereford cross calves, pastured at the south edge of Waitsburg, are some picturesque livestock, especially when...
Waitsburg March 10 Two subjects arrested on West Street for harassment, malicious mischief and assault (4th degree domestic violence). Subjects caused damage to property and pushed family members. Prescott March 12 Subject caught on “A” Street in Prescott possessing marijuana on school property. Report forwarded to prosecuting attorney’s office for charges. Dayton March 9 Lost property reported on E. Main Street; caller reported they lost a debit card and driver’s license sometime around the first of the year and were wondering if anyone...
2: Eggs, Sausage, Hashbrowns; Tomato Soup, Cheese Sandwich 23: Scrambled Eggs & Bacon; Hamburger, Fries 24: Biscuit & Gravy; Teriyaki Chicken, Rice 25: Raspberry French Toast; Baked Potato Bar 26: Breakfast Skillet; Crispito, Refried Beans...
March 20: John Hazelbaker, Arlene Winnett, Andrew Wright, Kristopher Patton, Stacey Grende and Paul John. March 21: Brad Huffman, Doris Williams, Linda Stonecipher, Margie Huwe, Lane Huffman, Rebecca Stokes, Ken Lenhart. March 22: Garrett Buffington, Kenneth Lewis, Mary Hamblen, Gia Fluharty, Amy Morrow and Cole Janovich. March 23: Jayce Bayer, Sally Baker, Mary Hunziker, Beryl Witt, Ron Bishop, Seth Straayer, Jennifer Pierson, Sandy Baker. March 24: Michael Smith, Fred Hamann, Chloe Pearson, Kim Iverson, Randy Sorick, Jeff Harper, John Dodson...
Ten Years Ago March 17, 2005 Commercial Club’s Community Service Award recipients for 2004 have books, education and a love for the community of Waitsburg in common. Two deserving recipients were honored by Commercial Club and they are Weller Public Library librarian Jan Cronkhite and retired teacher, newspaper co-publisher and volunteer Anita Baker. Incumbent Mayor Marty Dunn will face a challenger in the City of Waitsburg’s City Elections on April 4, and a contest is brewing for the five council seats. Vance Price was nominated at a sec...
4: Pancake Bar; Turkey, Bacon, Ranch Wrap 16: Breakfast Sandwich; Turkey Sub, Sunchips 17: Biscuit & Gravy; Cheese or Pepperoni Pizza 18: Longjohn; Taco Salad 19: Breakfast Enchilada; Chicken Quesadilla Casserole...
March 13: Corey Puckett, Susan Watson, Kathy Logeman, Darla Fischer, Ryan Shweid, Dan Mortimore, Darin Groom, Louie Gagnon, Scott Hagerman, Mark Lanning and Larry Branson. March 14: Jim Wilson, Rhonda Perry, Kathy Rose, Luanna Kalahele, and William Adams. March 15: Drew Farley, Arvilla Cyr, Debra Olson, Stacey Mohney, Tom K. Baker, Gage Baker, Sharon Puckett, Sara Payne Dimak, and Lolita Clayton. March 16: Edna Clough, Mike Estes, Edith Largent, Carol Heilbrun, Michael Kerry, Guy Keeney, Chenae Dahlstrom, Megan Payne, and Carley Horlacher....
Waitsburg Nothing to report. Dayton Mar. 1 Burbank driver Timmy Elias, 50, cited for driving on a suspended license. Mar. 2 Commercial burglary on E. Main Street at Inland Cellular’s retail store; see story in this issue for more details including the arrest of a suspect. Identity theft reported by a caller in Clarkston stating someone used his son’s name to register a vehicle in Dayton without the son’s permission. Deputies arrested 44-year-old Dayton resident William “Eddie” Tewalt on a Department of Corrections warrant and transport...
Ten Years Ago March 10, 2005 Members of the Waitsburg City Council got a lesson in how congested Academy Street becomes during pick-up and drop off times at the Waitsburg School District. Transportation Supervisor Ken Colby, armed with video images of the bus loading area, gave graphic proof that parents delivering students to school perform some fairly outlandish maneuvers in doing so. Ed and Lena Fern Tusty’s family gathered recently to celebrate the couple’s 60th Wedding Anniversary. The Tustys are the parents of Pam Conover of Wai...
Waitsburg Nothing to report. Dayton Feb. 24 Suspicious circumstances on S. 3rd Street; caller reported an adult male sleeping in an alcove at the church who spoke with deputies and then left the area. Theft of coins and knives reported at Cameron Court; theft occurred approximately one month ago at a previous address. Feb. 25 A light was seen in a vacant residence on S. 4th Street; deputies checked the area and everything was secure. Caller reported people at a residence on S. 3rd Street where a search warrant was served earlier in the day;...
6: NO SCHOOL: Snow Make Up Day 9: French Toats; Beef Tacos, Peanut Butter Fingers 10: Biscuit & Gravy; Chicken Nuggets, Potato Smiles 11: Strawberry French Toast; Chicken Fried Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy 12: Breakfast Casserole; Chili, Cornbread...
March 6: Marianne Newell, John P. Janovich, Shane Johnson, Trulie Griffin, Michael Jantz, Ryan and Scott Downing, Del Benson, Larry Olson and Kevin Jones. March 7: Renee Adams, Jayce Dunleavy. March 8: Donovan Smith, Tanaa Maib and Scott Mason. March 9: Larry Johnson, Robert Langdon, Steve Pierson, Jennifer Bennett, Kay Baker. March 10: Bill Gluck, Win Deanna Anderson, Frank Reser and Casey Worth. March 11: Bettie Chase, Jacqueline Klaas, Catherine Donnelly, Kelly Lodato, Aaron DeFord, James Kenworthy and Adraine Michels. March 12: Cherie...
9: Pancake on a Stick; Turkey OR Ham Sandwich, Potato Salad 2: Breakfast Sandwich; BBQ Pulled Pork, Corn on the Cob 3: Biscuit & Gravy; Bean & Cheese Burrito, Spanish Rice 4: Green Eggs & Ham; Dog on a Log, Oodles of Noodles, Blue Goo, Pink Ink 5: NO SCHOOL -- Snow Make-Up Day...
Kenneth Ray Smith, 49, passed away February 16, 2015 at Dayton General Hospital. He was born October 5, 1965 to Terry and Judy (Watkins) Smith in San Miguel Naval Station, Philippines. He then moved to Winter Harbor, Maine when he was only a few months old where he lived until he was three years old. In the Summer of 1969 they moved to Yokohama, Japan, where he and his family lived for two years. His Family then moved to Misawa Air Force Base, Japan, where they lived for three years. In 1974 the family moved to Novato, California where his fath...
Ten Years Ago March 3, 2005 Waitsburg High School sophomore Courtney Gritman was crowned princess of the 2005 Pioneer Posse Court Sunday Evening. Nathan Hamann, son of Fred Hamann and grandson of Jan Chronkhite, both of Waitsburg, was recently presented with the Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist pin while serving aboard the U.S.S. Camden, a fast battle support ship providing fuel, ammunition and other stores. Nate is on his way to the Great Lakes Naval Station near Chicago to start medical tech school. Twenty-Five Years Ago March 1, 1990 A ne...
Waitsburg Nothing to report. Dayton Feb. 16 Deputies arrested 26-year-old Dayton resident Heather Dame on a Columbia County felony warrant. Deputies assisted Franklin County Sheriff’s Office with a single-vehicle, non-injury collision on Palouse Falls Road in which the driver lost control of the vehicle on a corner and caused damage to the driver’s side of the vehicle; both driver and passenger were uninjured, however the driver was cited for speed too fast for conditions. Deputies arrested 19-year-old Dayton man Dante Brown on a warrant from t...
February 27: Rylan Lybecker, Jerry Baker, Larry Land, Bill Broadhead, Jane Schulke, Katy Pearson Zemke. February 28: Jill McConnell, Brock Winegar, Cindy Hiatt, Sharon McDaniel, Jean Coe, Tressa Johnson, Merry Nelson, David Marr, Todd Dimak and Jeremy Nichols. March 1: Bill Zuger and grandson Jacob Dunn, Norma Chapman, Joan Bottles and Bill Keith. March 2: Alina Reese, Dean Atkinson, Kyla Winger, Rich Fry, Sandy Startin, Peter Mercer, Bill Callahan, Mike A. Mayberry and Jessica DeCoria. March 3: Sarah Moser, Mike Vennum, Michelle Miller,...
Ten Years Ago February 24, 2005 In order to recognize Port of Walla Walla Commissioner Ken Jantz’s 24 years of service as port commissioner, a road in the Burbank Industrial Park Phase II Project will be named in his honor. Jantz Boulevard will serve as a main access point for students attending Columbia School District which is also filling, considering Commissioner Jantz’s longstanding interest in public education. He served 16 years on the Waitsburg School Board. Debbie Hunter, daughter of Ellsworth “Elzy” and Sherrill Conover of Waitsburg,...
Waitsburg Feb. 10 Unknown animals attacked and killed a resident’s alpacas on Preston Avenue. Feb. 13 School administrator on Coppei Avenue reported that a student may be involved in drug use. Dayton Feb. 8 Two people reportedly trespassing on Whetstone Road; cited for criminal trespass. Property damage from hit and run reported on Wagon Road. Theft reported on W. Main Street; male and female came in and ate breakfast but left without paying. Feb. 9 Illegal dumping reported on Territorial Road. Harassing text messages received from an ex-boyfri...
February 20: Harvey Danielson, Jace Grende and Colter Mohney. February 21: Dick Brunton, Ted Hopwood, Rich Pierson, Travis Wood, Joshua Wood, Chris Huwe and Molly and Mandy Hays. February 22: Cheri Maxwell, Gerald Morgan, Charles Morgan, Tristien Cook, Alexandra Bloor and Nicole Eastwood. February 23: John A. Reese, Jay Thomas, Jane Conover Waldher, Jason Cook, Becky Harshman, Margaret Gibson, Heidi Sickles and Brandon Cole. February 24: Susan Segraves, Jason Wheeler, Helen Porter, Eric Nunn, Wanda Gales, Dane Henze, Misty Reid, Andy Maib,...
