Week of October 10, 2024
Week of October 10, 2024
WAITSBURG - The Weller Public Library has received an exhibit box from the Burke Museum at the University of Washington in Seattle. The museum loans Burke Boxes to libraries, classrooms, and families and contains museum-quality items highlighting the natural world and Washington's cultural heritage. The Waitsburg library has received the Burke Box on fish from the museum's life sciences collection. The box contains 15 specimen jars with fish, fish models, skeletons, scales, bones, and other...
DAYTON — The Columbia County Parks and Recreation Pool District will host a town hall meeting to present and discuss the proposed excess levy on the November 2024 ballot. The public meeting will be held at the Dayton Multipurpose Room at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, October 16, 2024. The Parks and Rec commissioners encourage community members to come and learn first-hand about the proposed excess levy, ask questions, and have an open conversation about the pool district’s needs, goals, and...
DAYTON—The Dayton School Board met for a study session at the high school library at 6:30 p.m. on October 2, 2024. School Board Chair Jeffrey McCowen, board members Grant Griffin, Zac Fabian, Ryan Paulson, Aneesha Dieu, Superintendent Jeremy Wheatley, and Business Manager Jana Eaton were in attendance. The agenda consisted of two primary items: an introduction to the Policy Governance model and a WSSDA Board Self-Evaluation. Rick Maloney, a partner at Policy Governance Associates, presented how the Dieu asked Maloney why some districts that...
WAITSBURG - The Waitsburg High School volleyball team lost three home matches this past week. The Cardinals won two out of five sets against Dayton on October 1. The team lost three sets to Garfield-Palouse on October 3 and fell to Colton with scores of 25-7, 25-12, and 25-17 on October 7. On October 2, The middle school varsity team lost two sets, 27-25, 25-20, and won one,15-10, to Desales. Coach Castillo said her team had some great serves and saves and was surprised they did not walk away...
WAITSBURG - Waitsburg football earned their fourth win of the season in a hard-fought game at Tekoa-Rosalia on Friday, October 4. The Cardinals won 14-6 in the lowest-scoring 8-man football game that Coach Kiefel has participated in. "Tekoa-Rosalia has improved significantly this year," said Kiefel. "They came to play and gave us a run for our money." The Cardinals struggled in the first quarter running and connecting passing. The defense let the Timberwolves slip into the end zone in the...
WAITSBURG - Cardinal Coach Wheat said his boys "showed up Thursday, October 3, with their helmets on tight, ready for a fight and boy, we got one." Going into the game against Liberty Christian, Wheat felt confident in his team's passing game; however, the Patriots' defense was relentless. The Cardinal's quarterback, Liam Kiefel, worked hard and completed 16 passes. Ten were caught by teammate Uriah York for 75 yards, resulting in two touchdowns and two extra points. The Cardinal offense ran...
To the editor, Please join me in voting for Linda Gunshefski for the District 16 Representative Position 1 Seat. Linda, a well-respected eye physician and surgeon, has owned and operated her own practice in Walla Walla for over 25 years. She is a refreshing choice! Linda’s self-described “formidable nature” will be critical in clearly voicing the needs of Southeastern Washingtonians in the legislature. Her equally “respectful nature” makes her a team builder and dedicated listener. She will deeply connect with other decision-makers,...
Bertha Clayton will be a great addition to the Walla Walla Board of County Commissioners. Bertha was my associate attorney for several years. I frequently watched her listen to clients, thoroughly research the law and facts of a case until she had a good understanding, and then appear before a Judge with assurance and professionalism. When the Employment Security Department asked Bertha to lead the Washington State Agricultural Worker program, a program that farmers have relied upon through many federal administrations, she made the...
To the Editor, We the people need to do our homework when picking a Walla Walla County Commissioner. Checking to see where the money comes from for candidates is very telling. The liberal democratic candidate Bertha Clayton, has reportedly raised over fifty thousand dollars to date. Over $10,000 (20%) has been contributed by one family. The contributing family is at least a part of the Cottonwood Annexation proposal. This trend might suggest that consideration or influence may be available to the highest bidder. When I see how much money...
I attended the forum in Waitsburg on September 25 where our local candidates faced off in a debate. As I listened to Bertha Clayton, some of my conclusions were that she just seemed to good to be true, a perfect politician, with just the right phrasing and wording, etc just too perfect. I had to ask myself: “Who really is Bertha Clayton? What are her core values? Since she is an active democrat what ideology will she bring to the table?” And then as I heard Jenny Mayberry speak, I realized that there was no need to wonder on ANY of those....
To the editor I read The Times every week & really enjoy it. If I read a Letter To The Editor that I don’t agree with, I just chalk it up to we all see things differently. But last week, I read the letter from James Ostrander of Walla Walla. We were sitting around the table saying, “Well, that’s not true,” Writing in support of current District 1 Walla Walla County Commissioner Mayberry, Mr. Ostrander wrote, “Jenny Mayberry is the hometown candidate.” As the rest of his letter proved, Mr. Ostrander either doesn’t know what...
I have been privileged to spend many years in service to my neighbors through K-12 education and municipal government. Those experiences taught me that customer-focused leadership and strategic planning are critical assets. I support Bertha Clayton because she demonstrates these attributes. She and I may not agree in all areas and on all courses of action (similar to almost everyone), but Bertha has demonstrated she will listen and will seriously study the issues at hand. I believe local public service positions should be non-partisan, and...
To the Editor, Kari Isaacson was the Director of Blue Mountain Community Foundation when I first met her through area projects and Rotary. We became better acquainted in 2015 through political activism. Kari’s whole career focus has been finding the needs in the community and helping to alleviate those needs by raising funds and distributing them. I was so honored when she invited me to help her with her campaign for the 16th LD State Senate. When people ask me to explain the difference between her and the incumbent, it is obvious to state...
Letter to the editor I would like to express my unequivocal support for Bertha Clayton in her candidacy for county commissioner. Running as a no-party preference candidate, Bertha is distinguished by her ability to engage with constituents from both sides of the political spectrum. I have personally witnessed her dedication to listening thoughtfully and communicating with the utmost integrity and honesty. Her strong work ethic is evident in her interactions, and it is clear that she is committed to serving our community. Coming from an...
WALLA WALLA — The Washington Water Trust will host a benefit screening of the Fly Fishing Film Tour at Gesa Power House Theatre in Walla Walla on Saturday, October 19. The event will feature films, a silent auction with items from local businesses, and a raffle for outdoor gear. Proceeds from the event will help restore flows to local rivers and streams, including the Walla Walla River, Touchet River, and Mill Creek. Tickets are available online now and at the theatre on Oct. 19 after 5 p.m. The Fly Fishing Film Tour brings fly fishing...
DAYTON — “Transformers One” is the untold origin story of Optimus Prime and Megatron, better known as sworn enemies, but were once friends bonded like brothers who changed the fate of Cybertron forever. In the first-ever fully CG-animated Transformers movie, “Transformers One” features a star-studded voice cast, including Chris Hemsworth, Brian Tyree Henry, Scarlett Johansson, Keegan-Michael Key, Steve Buscemi, Laurence Fishburne, and Jon Hamm. IMDb rated this movie 7.8 out of 10. Rotten Tomatoes rated this movie as 89% “fresh”,...
Ten Years Ago October 9, 2014 [Photo Caption] Ashleigh Hubbard and Devon Harshman will represent Waitsburg as Waitsburg Celebration Days 2015 royalty. Beka Adams will serve as court advisor. Twenty-Five Years Ago October 7, 1999 A lot of Walla Walla and Columbia County people and places are featured in a revised edition of the Tour Guide of the SE Washington Heritage Corridor, Richland to Clarkston. In a cover letter with my copy of the new edition is a letter of thanks to some county...
This past week, Waitsburg has been graced with gorgeous sunny fall days, and crisp cool nights. The kind of weather that nudges me back into the kitchen, inspired by early fall produce, and cravings for slow-cooked comfort food. While researching recipes, I came across this gorgeous green mole made from pulverized pumpkin seeds, fresh cilantro, and green chiles. Much different than the rich, dark black mole most people are familiar with, this is just one of the many colorful varieties of mole...
Dayton Senior Round Table Lunch Menu Dayton Senior Center 403 E. Patit St. Waitsburg Senior Center 504 Main Street 11 a.m. - 11:30 p.m. ---------------------------- Both menus available at: https://www.wallawallaseniorcenter.o...
Waitsburg School District Starting October 5, the Waitsburg School District will only be delivering meals on Monday and Wednesday. If your student is already signed up for the meal program, the schedule will automatically adjust. If you have not signed your child up and would like to participate, you will need to submit a signed consent form to your child’s school. The consent form can be found on the school’s website, www.waitsburgsd.org. Thursday, December 3 B: Long John L: Teriyaki chicken Rice Snap peas Mandarin oranges Friday,...
