Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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Ten Years Ago August 23, 2001 The Washington State Patrol presented Pat Mohney of Waitsburg with an Award of Merit Tuesday in Walla Walla, recognizing him for his role in fending off dogs attacking three-year-old Alexis Nordman and her mother Terrie outside of Waitsburg last April. Waitsburg's Angela Smith, queen of the 2001 Walla Walla Fair and Frontier Days, with princesses' Candice Denton and Katie Marun, will join concertgoers enjoying "Lonestar", one of country music's hottest groups on stage Wednesday, Aug. 29. Angela is the daughter of...
Ten Years Ago August 16, 2001 Pat McConnell displays the artifact he found in a newly graded field near Bolles Junction when he was a young boy. Consulting a military historian, Pat discovers the good-sized piece of metal he assumed was a belt buckle is a cartridge box plate, possibly dropped when Colonel E.J. Steptoe and one hundred and fifty men left Fort Walla Walla on the morning of May 1858 made their way north past what became known as Bolles Junction en route to the Snake and thence north to Fort Colville. Touchet Valley Communications...
Ten Years Ago August 9, 2001 Was Robin Hood here? The discovery of an arrow in the Bull's Eye Tavern's sign on Main Street is the talk around town. The consensus is Robin Hood would've hit the bull's eye-not the second ring. The Walla Walla County Sheriff's deputies are investigating. Growing up in Prescott, Linda Flathers Parsley, began to research her family history. After hours of research she has compiled the information she has gathered about hundreds of families into a book, "Dancing With Mules, a history of Northern Walla Walla County",...
Ten Years Ago August 2, 2001 The East Eighth Street Project featuring new sidewalks, a wider street and parking by the athletic fields, wrapped up last week. A definite improvement for the community. For the first time, the 2001 Days of Real Sport Court will be a special guest at the Emerald Downs Race Track in Federal Way on August 10. The four young women on the court - Queen Chelsey Murdock and princesses Corrine McKinley, Trista Flores and Amy Smith won't be "riding in," so the journey will be without their four-legged partners....
Ten Years Ago July 19, 2001 Honoring Ernest and Dorothy Kison's years of dedication to the community, Waitsburg's new gymnasium will be officially named Kison Court. A large crowd enjoyed a "One of a Kind" potluck picnic hosted by Andy, Denise, Jessie and Micah Winnett. With great food and great music, everyone had a great time! Twenty-Five Years Ago July 17. 1986 Darlene and Walt Norman of Prescott celebrated their twenty-fifth wedding anniversary, enjoyed relatives visiting and a family reunion all in the month of June. Work is progressing...
Ten Years Ago July 12, 2001 Five-year-old Kimmie Hamann joins a long line of grandchildren of Waitsburg's Jan Cronkhite who have performed in WWCC Foundation summer musicals. Waitsburg resident Janice Cook is the stage manager for "State Fair" which begins its three-week run tonight. Sixty years ago, American tree fanciers spent considerable energy finding the biggest trees of every species in the nation and compiled a list. In the National Register of Big Trees, Waitsburg is listed as home of the "largest common pear tree." Times intern Brad...
Ten Years Ago July 5, 2001 When a series of dramatic storms passed through the area, thunderstorms clobbered the valley on June 27. The storms carried with them heavy rain, strong wind gusts and three-quarter to one-inch hail. The Joint Fire District No. 2 received a new fire truck, which has numerous custom features and will save taxpayers about $45,000 over comparable fire trucks. Local artist Cathy Abel took second place in Walla Walla's Carnegie Art Museum second annual Juried Art Show last week. Her watercolor California Beach was judged...
Ten Years Ago June 21, 2001 Long-time Waitsburg Lion J.W. "Buffalo Bill" Thompson was presented with "Lion of the Year" honors at the local civic group's final meeting. Dr. S.R. Hevel brought a clipping into The Times Monday, taken from the Eastern Oregonian. The local firefighters will appreciate it. The tournament of the firemen in Heppner has been a decided success. Attendance has been good and all conditions contributing for the most part to the enjoyment of all. A sensation was caused by the Waitsburg team, that lowered the association...
Ten Years Ago June 14, 2001 After 50 years of serving the heating oil, fuel and petroleum product needs of Touchet Valley, the Roy Leid family announced the merging of Leid-Ford Distributing Co. with R.E. Powell Distributing of Grandview. The first Lavender Fair in the Waitsburg valley is this weekend, June 16-17 at The Cottage, 864 Preston Ave. This event has been five years in the making-because the flood of 1996 ran rampant through the area that is now festooned with lavender and killdeer. Twenty-Five Years Ago June 12, 1986 Denise Winnett...
Ten Years Ago June 7, 2001 Josh Wood and Clint Reser won hottest chili cooks for a second year in a row in the Third Annual Waitsburg "One of a Kind" Chili Cook-Off. Second place winner was Two Bobs Chili by Bob Patton and Bob Danforth; third place was Bolles Junction "Stop a Freight Train" chili by Bob Lee, Dave McConnell and Jack McCaw, and Honorable mention went to Charlie Burrington and Jake Long. In an attempt to deter anhydrous ammonia thieves, Mc- Gregor Company is the first area farm chemical company to use valve locks for fertilizer...
Ten Years Ago May 31, 2001 Ten names were dedicated at the second Memorial Day ceremony by the Veteran's Memorial Wall at the Waitsburg City Cemetery as townspeople turned out to remember those who served in uniform for our country. The Waitsburg High School Class of 2001 gets a "One of a Kind" designation as plans are finalized for the commencement exercises for 17 members of this Friday at Walla Walla Community College. Facilities in Waitsburg are out of commission as the high school, v0o-ag shop and gymnasium are being renovated. Marshal...
Ten Years Ago May 17, 2001 As the community anticipates the 88th Days of Real Sport this weekend, another "One of A Kind" story comes to light. Waitsburg's Days of Real Sport holds the distinction as being the track where the photo finish camera was developed. The concept was developed by Waitsburg's Don Glover and an original photo finish camera is on display in the Waitsburg Historical Society's Bruce Memorial Museum. The Waitsburg Cardinals win big at District. Clay Lindsey ripped three consecutive home runs to help the Cards to a 14-7 win...
Ten Years Ago May 10, 2001 Glynn Davis was honored for his service to the Blue Mountain SnoMo Club at the club's annual meeting. Davis has served for two years as club president and worked with the U.S. Forest Service on many local issues. Howard Smith Jr. was honored as Trailmaster. Smith was honored for his dedication and continual influence with the club. The club finished its first year as a 4-H club, and it is anticipated to be published as an "official" 4-H choice this summer. Season ending honors go to Josh Stedman, president of the...
Ten Years Ago May 3, 2000 Farewell to a good and faithful servant-a photo essay tribute to the elevator at the Waits Mill. Built in the 1870s, a final record of the structure before it meets the wrecking ball, for the part it played in our town's history was not trivial and is worth being remembered. Waitsburg's American Legion Post No. 38 hosted the 12th District Spring Celebration at Ye Towne Hall. Nichole and Rhonda Eastwood proudly display the medals they won in the 2001 Special Olympics Regional Finals held in Spokane. The girls are the da...
Ten Years Ago April 26, 2001 Pat Mohney was in the right place at the right time-to save a 2-year old girl from certain death when he happened upon two Rottweiler dogs that had suddenly turned vicious on Hogeye Road, east of Waitsburg. Several area youth received recognition at the Waitsburg Masonic Lodge Jr. Achievement Awards on Wednesday evening. Plaques were awarded to Melissa Pietila and James Richardson. Awards were also given to Patricia Madrigal and Shaun Hart of Prescott; Steffany McCowen and James Rinehart, Dayton High School; and...
Ten Years Ago April 19, 2001 The area gets a new locally owned Internet Service Provider (ISP). Touchet Valley Communications is gearing up to provide dial-up service to users on May 1. Firefighters and ambulance personnel completed the Emergency Vehicle Accident Prevention course. Upon completing an extensive driver-training course, nearly three dozen people commenced with a "rodeo." Saturday's fire-truck rodeo included a 20-minute road test, a cone course, parallel parking, a three-point turn and other challenges. Vance Orchard highlights...
Ten Years Ago April 12, 2001 As soon as the weather breaks, the Waitsburg Lions will complete their service project of constructing a BMX track in Waitsburg. The project was initiated at the Lions January 23 meeting and hopes to draw racers and families to Waitsburg for sanctioned events. Touchet Ramblings author Vance Orchard writes of his quest to find the Old Hudson's Bay Company farm marker west of Umapine this week. Twenty-Five Years Ago April 3, 1986 Brenda Gales exhibited her fearless attitude so important to successful donkey...
Ten Years Ago April 5, 2001 As snow flies, local youngsters are spending their spring break working with their livestock in preparation for the annual livestock show. Councilman Wayne Peterson has been elected mayor of this fine city, taking over for H.V "Bill" Zuger, who has served as mayor for the last three years. Touchet author-descendant Philip Mulkey Hunt sets the record straight in his self-published book, "Lorinda Bewley - Pioneer Woman, Victim of Violence." Hunt tells the real story of Lorinda, a guest at the Whitman mission at the...
Ten Years Ago March 24, 2001 In an almost unheard of event, Bill Barnett's Katahdin ewe gave birth to six lambs recently. The ewe had two of the lambs last week, then four days later gave birth to the other four. Only three remain with the ewe. The other three are being bottle fed by Barnett's daughter. In an attempt to help the mayor, a council approved a provisional plan to allow the city attorney and city clerk to attend some of the daytime meetings usually handled by the mayor. The matter will be revisited in one year to evaluate its...
Ten Years Ago March 22, 2001 Waitsburg Commercial Club honored two special Waitsburg residents as co-recipients of the 200 Commercial Club Community Service Award, surprising Mabel Wood and Terry Jacoy at the club's Annual Banquet Tuesday night. With the close of winter sports, Waitsburg School District turned the Waitsburg Gym over to construction workers, who were soon tearing into the foyer to make way for an extended gym and storage spaces. Twenty-Five Years Ago March 21, 1986 Gary Lentz, ranger at the Lewis and Clark Trail State Park,...
Ten Years Ago March 15, 2001 The 2001 Days of Real Sport Queen Chelsey Murdock of Waitsburg is the 16-year-old daughter of 1980 queen Corinne Wood. Princess Corrine McKinley, 15, follows not only a sister but her mother and grandmother as DRS royalty as well. Rounding out the court are Princess Trista Flores of Waitsburg and Amy Smith of Walla Walla. The Commercial Club marks its 90th year at an annual meeting on March 20th in Ye Towne Hall. The Club has always been supportive of town projects, sponsoring baseball and basketball teams, the...
Ten Years Ago March 8, 2001 Angela Smith, the 18-year-old daughter of Glen and Adele (Ford) Smith of Waitsburg, will join a select group of Walla Walla County families who have been involved in the fair from generation to generation. Her mother was a member of the court in 1975, her grandmother Erma Lee (Kessler) Smith, was a Farmette in 1950. Angela's grandfathers, Kenneth Smith of Waitsburg and Don Ford of Prescott, have both served on the board of the Walla Walla Fair, and her great-grandfather Merle Brown of Prescott was parade marshal in...
Ten Years Ago March 1, 2001 Edna Thomas was named Most Inspirational Citizen by the City of Prescott at a dinner in the Prescott School this week. About 190 friends gathered to participate in the recognition. Citizens of Waitsburg gear up for the annual City Caucus. While Columbia County Hospital District strives to hold costs and provide the highest service possible, their tax levy would compensate for tax and Medicare shortfalls. Twenty-Five Years Ago Feb. 27, 1986 Waitsburg City Council meeting Feb. 19 heard concerns of some local...
Ten Years Ago February 26, 2001 Washington state again ranks top in the nation for management of state government, according to the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs at Syracuse University and Governing Magazine. The Mustangs finished their season with a 6-3 record and outbounded every team they played this year. "I believe this is a first for a Waitsburg girls' junior high team," commented Coach Karen Huwe. Twenty-Five Years Ago February 20, 1986 Patty Horney was named Waitsburg's Citizen of the Year at the Commercial Club...
Ten Years Ago February 22, 2001 The largest change order in the high school renovation project came to light this week, inadequate footing of soil and wood in the basement. This situation was remedied by additional contractors working at an additional cost of $73,461 but will lead to an early completion date. The importance Corbett Mill in Huntsville played in the settling of the community is highlighted in this paper. The grist mill was built in December 1881 and January 1882. In 1955, Orville Fullerton sold the mill and water rights to the...
