Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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Ten Years Ago February 17, 2005 The home of Robert and Terrie Abernathy was destroyed by fire which frustrated local firefighters at every turn last weekend. Crews battled the stubborn fire from about 4 p.m. until 11 p.m. when they shifted to defensive positions due to a number of factors including the presence of propane tanks. Waitsburg needed three pointers in its game against Liberty Christian, and it got them from Chris Dessert. The 6-4 Cardinal guard hit five of them in Waitsburg’s 61-53 win in Blue Mountain League tournament play T...
Waitsburg Nothing reported. Dayton Feb. 3 Harassment reported on S. 2nd Street. Feb. 4 Fraud reported at Country Village Courts; fraudulent emails received related to an alleged scam on Craigslist. Verbal domestic dispute between brothers on W. Cameron Street; parties had separated prior to the deputy’s arrival. Suspicious person reportedly walking in yards on W. Spring Street; deputies were unable to locate. Feb. 5 Vandalism to recently purchased residence on Bruce Road reported; window and mirror broken. Erratic vehicle reported driving e...
February 13: Denise Shaffer, Lori Ann Witt, Tamra Fry, James Olson, Jonathon Baker, Justin and Travis Turner and Patty Mayberry. February 14: Susan Talbott, Edith Wold, Gina Lytle, Susan Zuger and David Smith. February 15: Ephraimia Reese, Andrew Wertz, Neta Henze McKenzie, Joe McCown Jr., Ansehl Hofer, Christina Hofer, Jack Otterson, Stacy Ashcroft and Wanda Witt, Andrew Wertz. February 16: Jason Eaton, Mike R. Mayberry, Wren McLurg and Loren Eng. February 17: Loyal Baker, Jack Rodgers, Chris Blair, Mathew Kurth, Betty Sauer, Angela Webb and...
Feb. 13: Pancake on a Stick; Hot Ham & Cheese, BBQ Beans Feb. 16: NO SCHOOL: President’s Day Feb. 17: Biscuit & Gravy; Sweet & Sour Chicken, Rice Feb. 18: Banana Pancake; Tomato Soup, Cheese Sandwich Feb. 19: Breakfast Skillet; BBQ Chicken Quesadilla, Refried Beans...
John David Delp, Sr. passed away Thursday, January 29, 2015 in Spokane, Washington. John was born to Charles Edgar and Mabel Delp on September 8, 1934 in Dayton, Washington, the last of ten children. He attended Dayton schools and graduated with the Dayton High School Class of 1953. Shortly after graduation, John joined the U.S. Army, serving from 1953-1955. As a young man, John worked for Green Giant moving pea viners. After his honorable discharge from the Army, John returned home where he also resumed the job of moving pea viners. This field...
Ten Years Ago February 10, 2005 The Waitsburg Lions Club wants to build a 40-foot by 60-foot building that will serve as both a clubhouse and community building at the Days of Real Sport grounds. A letter of intent was presented by Lions Club President Robbie Johnson, who also serves on the City Council, at a special meeting of the City Council held Monday, Feb. 7. Jaimee Hulce, daughter of Tim and Tonya Hulce, was installed as Worthy Advisor of Waitsburg Assembly NO. 68, Rainbow Girls, Sunday afternoon, January 9, 2005. Twenty-Five Years Ago F...
Waitsburg Jan. 27 Warrant service on Orchard Street; subject was arrested on outstanding warrant out of Dept. of Corrections. Jan. 28 One-vehicle rollover collision on Middle Waitsburg Road at Clodius; driver was transported to hospital by ambulance. Jan. 29 Residential burglary on Wilson Hollow Road; computer possibly taken. Feb. 1 Domestic dispute on Coppei Avenue; no arrest made, report forwarded to prosecuting attorney’s office. Dayton Jan. 26 Non-injury collision on E. Main Street; driver backed into another vehicle causing minor d...
February 6: Aidan Larsen, Jena Worth, Lorene Wood, Sueann Neace, Crystal Werner, Teresa Luders, George C. Robinson, Shawn Davis, Lloyd Walker, Jade Alleman and Mike Bergevin, James Harri. February 7: Wendy Cobb, Thomas Reese, Melvin and Michael Newbill and Connie Wyrick. February 8: Talen Larsen, Leota Laughery, Doug Beckel, Betty Klundt, Penny Jones, Karen Hansen, Jani Jansen, Judy White and Judy Helm Gross. February 9: Gabe Hofer, Thomas House. February 10: Pat Zuger, Susan Kenney, Betty Harpe, Ryan Wertz and Sara Wilson, Ryan Wertz....
Ten Years Ago February 3, 2005 A garage with a bit of history for Bolles Junction-area folks was lost to fire last Friday. The structure was formerly the Bolles Junction School District’s one-room schoolhouse. Firefighters from Joint Fire District Nos. 2 and 7, and a pumper from the City of Waitsburg, responded to the 7:31 a.m. call to 13366 E. SR 124. The fire progressed into the attic, resulting in nearly total destruction to the structure. Firefighters were able to protect the adjacent residence. They were at the scene approximately four hou...
Waitsburg Nothing reported. Dayton Jan. 19 Report of missing person taken at Valley View Court; subject hadn’t been seen for 24 hours and had been enroute to Walla Walla. Deputies contacted Walla Walla and learned that the subject had been transported to the mission by Walla Walla police officers. A third-party complainant stated a friend on S. Willow Street had been startled by someone banging on the house; deputies did not see anything suspicious upon arrival. Domestic dispute reported in Starbuck on W. 1st Street; under investigation. J...
Lizzie Schell, surrounded by family members, left this world on January 13, 2015. Lizzie was the daughter of John and Elise Stucki, wife of John Schell, mother of Johnnie Schell, Rose Schell Kling, Betty Schell Hitt and Sharon Schell Steinhoff. She was a grandmother of 8, great-grandmother of 12 and great-great grandmother of 5. Born in Nampa, Idaho on December 14, 1917, she spent her early years in Nampa. She met her husband-to-be, John Schell, in the Nampa area and they were married on...
Michael & Genna Bessey are proud to announce the arrival of Carter Grant Bessey at 4:55 p.m. at St. Mary's Hospital, Walla Walla. Carter weighed 8 lbs 10 oz. and was 20 inches long at birth. Proud grandparents are Herb & Norma Bessey of Waitsburg, Wash. and Larry & Jill Palmer of Garfield, Wash. Great grandparents include George & Joyce Strong of Potlatch, Ida. and the late Earl and Hazel Palmer of Farmington, Wash., Nancy Nickerson the late Marvin Nickerson of Idaho Falls, Ida. and the late...
Ten Years Ago January 27, 2005 For future generations of students, sports fans and visitors to Waitsburg High School, the name “Kison Court” and the reason Waitsburg’s gymnasium is so named will no longer be a point of local knowledge only, nor will it fade with the passing of the generation who remember the late Ernest and Dorothy Kison. Adda Roberts celebrated her 98th birthday on Monday, January 24 with family members including daughter and son-in-law, Jan and Bill Zuger, great grandson, Danny Dunn and great-great grandchildren, McKen...
Waitsburg Jan 15: Deputies responded to Stonecipher Road for a report of domestic violence. No arrest made. Jan. 16: Deputies responded to Stonecipher Road for a reported unwanted person. While en-route, deputies learned the unwanted person had arrest warrants. After trying to hide, suspect was located and arrested. Dayton Jan. 13 Unwanted subject refusing to leave the premises on S. 3rd Street; subject left area when deputies responded. Harassment reported at Cameron Courts regarding several subjects who visited the residence the night...
January 23: Eden White, Evelyn Munden, Kurt Baker, Brittany Zuger, Daniel Moser. January 24: John Liebermann, Faith Mayberry, Barbara Huff, Darryl McCauley, Bill Davis, Treavor Zuger, Barbara Brown, Rita Donnelly and Kynde Kiefel. January 25: Bob Miller, Matt Schiermeister, Markeeta Little Wolf, Lula Mae Cameron, Nick Baumann, Matt Frohreich and J. C. Picton. January 26: Hirut Senter, Bruce Brunton, Marie Hayes, Rebecca Wilson, Howard Smith, Christopher Brunton, Peter Jones, Deanne Donovan, Kimberly Huwe, Zach Brown. January 27: Diane Estes,...
Virginia Neace was born in Waitsburg, Washington on July 22, 1921 to Loette McKinney Rinehart and John Prizer Rinehart. She passed away on December22, 2014 in Portland, Oregon where she had lived for the past several years. Her father died at a young age and her mother and Virginia lived with her Grandparents until Loette married Chester Keiser. The family then moved to the Keiser farm outside of Waitsburg. She attended grade school and high school in Waitsburg where she was involved in many activities. She was the Queen of the Days of Real...
Ten Years Ago January 20, 2005 In 2004 she was first runner up and named “Miss Photogenic.” So she tried again and last October, Sade’ Aiyeku, a 1998 graduate of Prescott High School, was crowned Miss Idaho USA 2005 at the pageant held in Nampa, Id. She is the daughter of Joni (Jackson) Aiyeku of Prescott and Iyola Aiyeku of New York City, and granddaughter of Jack and Yvonne Jackson of Prescott. Odako met at the home of Velma Sickles on Thursday, January 13. Ivadell Nordheim was co-hostess. Donna Keeney won the door prize. The group’s charter...
Waitsburg Jan. 6 Window on school bus shot with a B.B. gun over Christmas break. Jan. 9 Student arrested for Minor in Possession of alcohol (MIP) and Possession of Marijuana on Coppei Avenue. Jan. 12 Chainsaw taken from unlocked garage on Walnut Street. Dayton Jan. 6 Theft of a child’s 4-wheeler reported on E. Hannan Street. Burglary reported on N. 4th Street; garage was broken into but nothing was taken. Fraudulent phone calls reported on S. 5th Street. Fight reported, verbal only, on E. Hannan Street. Threats reported on S. 3rd Street. U...
January 16: Colleen McCoy, Patty White and Rueben Stokes. January 17: Anna and Anthony Reese, Bret and Bethany Moser, Kimmie Hamann, Zane Johnson, Dan Beckley, John Janovich, Tyler Woodworth, Eric Rich, Sheena Henze, Jeff Schulke, Jim Davison, and Jon Jensen. January 18: Kelley Fouste, Jason Thomas, Jennifer Low, Rowena Farrens and Arlene Hopkins. January 19: Bob Deal, Lynda Hogan, Debbie Rubio, David Webber, Reina Bruce and Clint Reser. January 20: Joan Leid, Wilma Johnson, Judy Jackson, Justin Hill, Jack and Jill Largent, Becky Pearson, Ken...
Stanley Roy Pierson, 86, died peacefully in his home with his family by his side after a long battle with cancer. Stanley was born Sept. 14, 1928 in New Rockford N.D. to Anna Katherine and Roy Sanford Pierson. The family lived there for 13 years until they moved to White Salmon, Wash., and resided there through his high school years. After high school he attended Yakima Valley Jr. College for 2 years. The family moved to Waitsburg around 1946 to purchase what was later named Ardie’s Cleaners. In 1948, while frequenting the drug store soda f...
Ten Years Ago January 13, 2005 A plaque commemorating Waitsburg High School’s Kison Court will be dedicated in ceremonies during halftime of the Waitsburg-DeSales boys basketball game Friday, January 21. The local gymnasium was formally named Kison Court when it was renovated during the high school overhaul a few years ago, in honor of the late Ernest J. and Dorothy N. Kison, long-time score board and clock officials for Waitsburg High School. Darleen Dozier of Waitsburg earned the title of overall barrel racing champion during the 43rd season...
To Felice and Travis Garcia of Dayton, a girl, Kimberlynn Jean Garcia. Born on December 11, 2014 weighing 5 lbs 10 oz. To Kelilah Benavides and Tyler Hopwood of Dayton, a girl, Ariyah Kay Hopwood. Born on December 27, 2014 weighing 6 lbs 14 oz....
Waitsburg Nothing reported Dayton Dec. 23 Deputies recovered property from an unreported theft. A handbag was taken from an unlocked vehicle parked in the alley south of E. Main Street overnight; the handbag was located in a garbage in the same block. The owner was unaware that the handbag was missing; nothing was missing from the bag. Dec. 24 Unwanted subjects reported on E. Washington Avenue; contacted by deputies. Non-injury collision with deer on Highway 12 near milepost 362. Possible theft of $60 cash reported on E. Washington Avenue....
Ten Years Ago January 6, 2005 Western and wildlife artist Jackie Penner has been featured in the Wheat Life Magazine December 2004 issue. The article titled “On the Penner wheat farm, a crop of Western art,” highlights how farm life and artistic talent are woven together to make a complimentary lifestyle. Local customers of AmericanWest Bank in Waitsburg and Dayton have been seeing a new face in the loan officer’s office. Waitsburg native Todd Wood has been serving as commercial loan officer for the two branches of the eastern Washi...
Waitsburg Nothing reported. Dayton Dec. 22 Assault reported between residents at Booker Rest Home; case referred to Adult Protective Services. Fraud reported after victim received a consumer line of credit he had not applied for from Boeing Credit Union. The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office stated that BCU has had over 400 similar complaints recently. Littering reported on Starveout Road; an unknown subject dumped 10 plastic bags of leaves on the side of the road sometime since Dec. 17. Non-injury collision occurred when a vehicle struck a d...
