The Times - Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley

Dear Editor,

Waitsburg Celebration Days is fast approaching. The reason for it was to maintain the date formerly held by Days of Real Sport after horse racing disappeared from the local scene. Volunteers are the key to the success of these events.

Waitsburg Commercial Club proposed doing something to reserve the third weekend in May and the result was Waitsburg Celebration Days. Many of those involved with the weekend’s events are “retiring” due to various reasons.

Walt & Gwen Gobel have co-chaired the Parade Committee for many years and this will be their last. Pat Mohney, involved for decade...