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Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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"I asked Jill, 'Who needs Betty Crocker when they have a subscription to The Waitsburg Times?' I made Mr. Chavez's recently published Salisbury Steak recipe tonight, and it was terrific! It turned out just as described-- an impressive and satisfying weeknight meal. Thank you for continuing to share his recipes. Fred Antonius, Spokane, Wash....
PRESCOTT - Congratulations to two Prescott students recognized as Prescott School District's Students of the Month. Alejandro Madrigal was nominated by his ELA and Social Studies teacher, Travis Zigler, who said, "I nominate Y8 Alejandro Madrigal. He's active, works hard, asks for help, contributes, and is just an overall good student. What stands out recently is that he asked to update his essay after he received his grade -not for a better grade, but just to improve. Grrreat job Alejandro."...
WAITSBURG — The Waitsburg School District will host a special Veterans Program on Monday, November 10 at 1:30 p.m. in the Waitsburg High School Gymnasium. Led by music teacher Elizabeth Jagelski, the event will feature musical performances and readings from students in grades K–12, all dedicated to honoring local veterans for their service and sacrifice. “This program gives our students the chance to connect what they learn in music to something real and meaningful,” said Jagelski. “It’s about expressing gratitude and bringing our community t...
Thirteen Years Ago October 25, 2012 Coming off of two wins against Waitsburg-Prescott on Oct. 16 and DeSales on Oct. 18, the Dayton volleyball team was poised for attack on its senior night against the Walla Walla Valley Academy last Tuesday. However, the Bulldogs fell in a nail-biting finish after five sets against the WWVA Knights Tuesday. The game began by honoring Dayton seniors Jessica Tate and McKayla Bickelhaupt. The Bulldogs opening the first set keeping close to the Knight's scores....
Autumn is my favorite time of year for celebrations centered around food. High on the list is the colorful and distinctly Mexican tradition of Día de los Muertos. In our house, the mantle is turned into an ofrenda with photos of departed family members, marigolds, and candles. On the night of November 1st, I prepare a feast to be enjoyed by the living and shared with the spirits of the dead. These spiced beef enchiladas embrace the season with roasted pumpkin and a rich, deeply flavored...
The 2026 Waitsburg Celebration Days Royalty have been announced; congratulations to (l-r) Keely Harshfield, Kayla Kuykendall, Kinsley Timmons, and Alexis Jones....
Fifteen Years Ago October 21, 2010 [Photo Caption] Jan Cronkhite has retired after 32 Years as director at the Weller Public Library on Main Street in downtown Waitsburg. She will continue to be a part of the little community library where she has lovingly kept house and introduced a whole generation of children to a passion for books and reading. In fact, she'll return in just a week or so to do something special for young readers during Halloween. Twenty-Five Years Ago October 19, 2000...
Fifteen Years Ago October 14, 2010 [Photo Caption] Mike and Kelly Stephenson of Kennewick and their group of silent investors have signed an agreement to purchase Ski Bluewood from Stan and Nancy Goodell. They will use the business office on Main Street in Dayton. Twenty-Five Years Ago October 12, 2000 Dozens of local children participated in National Children's Day last Sunday at Waitsburg Elementary. Kenny Hull, Lillian Banie, Gracie Eastwood, Nicole Eastwood, Mariah Hill, and Paige Lutz were...
Sometimes, when researching for this column, I like to search through my vintage cookbook collection for inspiration. It can be amusing, and sometimes a little frightening, to imagine what home cooks were putting on the table 60 or 70 years ago. So much JELLO. However, there are some homey favorites that deserve a fresh look, like this recipe for tender Salisbury Steak, smothered in a rich mushroom gravy. While some may only imagine the compartments of TV dinner trays, this updated version...
The Waitsburg Town Hall removed the building's two brick chimneys for fireplaces that are no longer in use. The board decided the failing brick work was a potential hazard to pedestrians and the building's roof structure....
Fifteen Years Ago October 7, 2010 Shortly before midnight Tuesday, an empty boxcar broke free on the main rail line in Dayton and made a freak, high-speed getaway, waking residents throughout the Touchet Valley and eluding sheriff's deputies before it finally slowed enough to be secured just past Prescott. No damage or injuries were reported from the runaway car, which exceeded speeds of 60 miles per hour and barreled without warning past numerous unguarded crossings in Dayton, Waitsburg and...
Naked blackberry brambles nagged at faded green double-front Carhartt pants as I crashed through the tangle. Invasive vines cloaked a downed Russian olive in striated hummocks and grabbed at my boots. English hawthorn spikes stung my cheeks. "The things I do to push birds to friends," I mumbled. Finn stood stone-still at the far edge of the tangle, awaiting the flush. She had pegged the covey where the Russian olive poked into the edge of the field and held tight for several minutes. Cole stood...
Fifteen Years Ago September 30, 2010 [Photo Caption] Get Ready for.....MULE MANIA: Daytonite Doug Krueger at his ranch with his mules Kate and Belle. The mule enthusiast has participated in team roping contests at the Hells Canyon Mule Days in Enterprise, OR, and was instrumental in introducing the owners of Coyote Mule Company to Dayton's attributes as an event venue. Twenty-Five Years Ago September 28, 2000 Corrie Gagnon, the 18-year-old daughter of Joe and JoAnn Gagnon of Waitsburg, recently...
Fifteen Years Ago September 23, 2010 Bob Chalfant has big shoes to fill. For almost three decades, Gary Lentz worked as the ranger in charge of Lewis and Clark Trail State Park. For years Lentz maintained the facilities while providing interpretive programs, extolling his extensive knowledge of the history and biology of the region. But at the end of June, the Dixie man retired from his post. Now Chalfant, a 31-year veteran of the parks system, has been assigned to the task. "My goal is to...
WAITSBURG - Juniper Kerr has joined "The Times" staff as a photographer. Her first assignment was to photograph this summer's harvest with her unique sense of movement and light. She visited the Northwest Grain Growers Turner elevator and the Zuger, Fortner, and Thorn crews working harvest. Kerr said she has been photographing her whole life, beginning when she was three or four years old. She was given a camera by her mother and used it to produce her own postcards to sell. After moving to...
DAYTON - Like every industry, farming has changed significantly through the new technologies. Last year, "The Times" accompanied local wheat farmer Deborah Fortner to a field she was analyzing using a spray drone. Fortner won a DJI multispectral surveying drone at a Spray Drone End User Conference. She learned how to fly, land, and use the software for the new drone-using it to analyze the fields she farms. Though she saw the potential, she found the technology lacked the functionality that she...
DAYTON - Working harvest is a shared experience for many students and alums from Dayton, Waitsburg, and Prescott High Schools. There are jobs at the elevators, driving trucks, bankout wagons, and combines. Most kids will come back each year, building skills and confidence. Sage Kilts began working harvest for Deb Fortner when she was 16. Fortner was a horse trainer for her family, and when she asked Sage to work for her, she jumped at the chance. She started as a bankout wagon driver shuttling...
Fifteen Years Ago September 16, 2010 [Photo Caption] Pioneer of The Year: H.W. "Bill" Zuger. Bill and Jan Zuger at one of the historic buildings on his grandfather's homestead off Highway 124 near Bolles Road. The land is now farmed by Bill's sone Greg. Twenty-Five Years Ago September 14, 2000 The USDA, Rural Development and the Public Works Trust Fund (PWTF) have received an application for financial assistance from the City of Waitsburg for construction of a new oxidation line within the...
Fifteen Years Ago September 9, 2010 On Tuesday, September 14, the population of Waitsburg will triple in size, at least for a few days. Normally around 1,250, the addition of about 2,500 bicyclists and support personnel from Cycle Oregon means there will be almost 4,000 people in town. Waitsburg is used to having lots of visitors. The annual Lion's Rib Fest and Days of Real Sport horse racing event in May, and the Commercial Club's salmon barbeque and the Pioneer Fall Festival in September usual...
The Hofer family invites you to join us in honoring the life of Ginger Hofer, who passed away on March 27, 2025, at the age of 95. Ginger was an exceptionally beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend throughout her time with us. Her spirit is admired and respected for being an empowering, empathetic, and conscientious figure of warmth and class. An inurnment ceremony will be held at the Waitsburg City Cemetery on September 19 at 2:30 p.m., followed by the Celebration of Life at the Palouse...
Every parent has that one accident-prone child who requires routine medical attention. Bumps, bruises, and scrapes are typical for these kids, and parents know better than to be far from first aid supplies. These kids are often athletes who play hard and are exposed to myriad injurious scenarios, no different than a hunting dog. The advantage for the child is their ability to tell mom or dad where "it hurts." The wrestling mat or football field offers a healthy dose of collisions and torque on...
Fifteen Years Ago September 2, 2010 [Photo Caption] Airborne: Waitsburg junior Steven Homblette practices his signature acrobatic flip during cheerleading practice this week outside the Waitsburg High School. Fall sports begin this week and athletes everywhere are hard at work preparing. Twenty-Five Years Ago August 31, 2000 Elizabeth Abbey's Uncle Dave Hansen was recently diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), a debilitating disease which is commonly known as Lou Gehrig's Disease....
WAITSBURG - The 2025 Varsity Football Jamboree was held at Lybeker Field in Pomeroy on August 29. Teams from Waitsburg, Dayton, DeSales, Gar-Pal, Teloa-Rosalia, St. John, and Liberty Christian. Each team had the opportunity to play twenty offensive and twenty defensive plays against various teams. The Waitsburg Cardinals played defense against Liberty Christian A, followed by offense against Liberty Christian B. The Cardinals finished playing offense against Pomeroy and defense against Tekoa-Rosalia. "The jamboree was a good litmus test," said...
