Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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I n 2009, the first year of the Waitsburg Prescott combine, all of two Ju- bilee athletes participated in the program: one in football and one in track. This school year (2012 - 2013), athletes from the ranch for at-risk teenage boys in Eureka took up 34 slots on Cardinals and Ti- gers teams, including 11 in football, 5 in cross country, 8 in basketball, 5 in wrestling and 7 in baseball. We say "slots" here because a number of athletes play multiple sports. In the Sports Section of this week's... Full story
Sometimes national news hits home. It did recently for the Columbia County Health System when CFO John Hennessey announced that the local health service will likely see a reduction in Medicare payments of around $93,000 in the next 12 months. The federal budget sequester, which made across-the- board budget cuts to many federal agencies, also caused reductions in Medicare payments to healthcare providers. "Our income is about 55% Medicare," said CCHS CEO Dale Polla, stressing that any changes in that federal pro- gram have a big effect... Full story
DAYTON - Having de- voted 30 years working at the Dayton Memorial Library, Sue Hagfeldt quietly retired as branch manager in March, passing the torch to new manager, Amy Rosen- berg. "Sue insisted on not being honored with a retirement party, but she was so beloved by the community that we still have patrons come to the library and asking where she is," said Columbia County Rural Library Board Chair, Tanya Patton. "Sue has a wonderful way with people, especially children. She will be greatly... Full story
WAITSBURG - Tickets are on sale for a hometown dance concert by a hometown band. The members of the popular Frog Hollow Band have agreed to perform Saturday evening, May 18, during the Waitsburg Celebration mark- ing the 100th anniversary of the Days of Real Sport racing weekend. The concert is a collaboration of the Waitsburg PEO chapter, the Waitsburg Lions Club and the band, whose members live in Waitsburg, Prescott and Walla Walla. It's a fundraiser for PEO, which promotes education for women. "When we learned noth- ing was scheduled for...
DAYTON - Rocky Miller, a Washington State Trooper who has lived in Dayton for 26 years, was appointed Columbia County Sheriff last week. He replaces Walt Hessler, who has resigned, effective June 30. The Columbia County Board of Commissioners made the appointment by unanimous vote, after interviewing Miller and Columbia County Sher- iff's Deputy Jeffery Jen- kins during a special eve- ning meeting on April 11. Miller and Jenkins were the only applicants for the position. Hessler submitted his... Full story
Due to a composition oversight, the text of the Dayton Days court was incomplete. Our apologies to Queen Kellie Wessels, and Princesses Madeline Jensen and Darci Hall.... Full story
Air Force Airman Derek A. Henderson graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. He is the son of Ronnie Henderson of Harmon St., Waitsburg, Wash., and grandson of... Full story
Whi le in downtown Waitsburg Sunday, I stopped and purchased a few starter plants from the hardware store. I found an unusual German Brown Tomato whose picture shows a big beef steak-style tomato with yellow and brown stripes, like those on a German Bass that swim the tributaries in these parts. I also bought a chocolate mint for the north face of my front porch and a cherry tomato for my trellis. People were happy and in no hurry, enjoying mild chitterchat and marveling about the weather. While busily touching and lifting each tiny starter...
WAITSBURG - The 107th Waitsburg Alumni Banquet was held Saturday night in the Multi-purpose room AT Waitsburg Elementary. One hundred twentytwo turned out for the dinner. The meeting was conducted by Jim Leid, President. Sally Chase Baker, ('61) from Austin, Minn., traveled the farthest. She and her husband Glen ('59) were in Waitsburg with Sally's mother ('38), Bettie Chase. Bettie is celebrating her 72nd year. She was the only one present from her Class of 1938. Jim Hanson and Ivan Keve were... Full story
Ten Years Ago June 8, 2000 Volunteers prepare to move Waitsburg High School into storage in preparation of the start of the 4.5 million renovation project. Oma Harting and Penny Hazelbaker were crowned Ms. Chilli Pepper 2000 at the second annual Waitsburg "One of a Kind" Chili Cook-Off last Saturday. Donned in outfits resembling chili peppers with green tights, Oma and Penny were chosen by the crowd's applause. Twenty-Five Years Ago May 30, 1985 Orville Branson was accorded a double honor by the Waitsburg Lions Club on Tuesday evening at the...
Honoring The Fallen: U.S. Air Force MSgt. James Wooderchak, Retired, was the keynote speaker at Monday's Memorial Day Program at the Veterans MemorialWall. About 150 gathered to attend. The Xaudaro family came to honor Stefan Xaudarowhose name was dedicated at the ceremony. Family members attending included: Mrs.Stefan Xaudaro, Sr. and daughter Elizabeth came from Prescott; Commander StefanXaudaro, Jr. visited from his home in Newbury Park, CA; daughter, Teresa Gifler,from Hong Kong; Mr. and...
WAITSBURG - The WP Cardinal track and field team had state champions and personal records to celebrate last Wednesday night. And while the WP Tiger baseball team didn't come away with any state trophies this year, they had many moments of their own to cheer about. The athletes and their families gathered at Waitsburg Elementary School for food and awards to top off a successful season. Track Head coach Jeff Bartlow said he had about 50 athletes turn out for track this year and he said each of them made the season memorable for him. "It's my fav... Full story
DAYTON -- The Dayton spring sports teams gathered together around collaged photo placemats and desserts to celebrate the three teams' work both during the season and in post-season competition at the state level. All three head coaches echoed sentiments of improvement through the season, which played a role in two of the teams making it to state competitions. Track and field coach Shawn Magee said he saw major improvements especially in the athletes who competed at the state level. Some of the t... Full story
LAKEWOOD - WP's lone golfer Dakota Baker made it to the state competition in Lakewood on May 22 and 23 and despite pouring rain and tough competition he placed 16th overall. Baker tied with Colfax golfer Hunter Weitze with 176 points total. In the first round, Baker shot a 92 and in the second round he improved considerably and shot an 84. Baker has been playing and practicing alongside the DeSales golf team all year. DeSales won the overall state golf competition, but DeSales coach Lon Olson...
SPOKANE - James Lehr, a 2010 graduate of Waitsburg High School, is a shot put and discus champion in his conference and he's hoping to be an NCAA champion in the near future. Lehr, who has attended Spokane Falls Community College for the past two years, is working on his degree to teach special education. Most recently in his college athletic career, he placed first in the conference meet in the discus and the shot put on May 21 and 22 in Spokane. That's an improvement from 2011 when he placed f...
DAYTON -- The Blue Mountain Rocketeers may be one of the best kept and secrets in the Dayton area despite the group's explosive habits. Blue Mountain Rocketeers' cofounder and rocket aficionado Tim Quigg said the Blue Mountain Rocketeers is consistently ranked at the top of the national rocketry groups. "Blue Mountain Rocketeers is the premiere youth model rocketry group in the nation," Quigg said. Quigg, a senior communications officer for the sheriff's department, said beyond the club's... Full story
Colleen was born in Dayton, WA in 1924. She later moved to Grand Coulee, where she married Ray Cross. They always said Ray was one of the best football and basketball coaches, taking Prescott to state. Colleen told all of us kids she had a great life! She was so full of life and never slowed down. Colleen is survived by four daughters (Marina Spencer, Connie Cricket Hofer, Chris Brow, and Renee Christian) and one son (Ray Cross Jr). She is preceded in death by her husband, Ray Cross, her parents, Bess and Otto Winnett, older sister Alura Barr,... Full story
The Times would like to specially recognize Jeff Hofer, Tim Hofer and Ryan Mason for their service to our country....
June 7: Judy Adkins, Laurette McCaw and Dana Maki. June 8: Jamie Gritman, Patty Hendrickson, Sarah Price, Gary Cox and Kevin Erickson. June 9: Kay Heady, Vance Potts, Jack Roberts, Barbara McCauley, Edward Fisher, Ed Sickles, Jenny Rencken, Marnie Henderson, Cathy Abel, and Rich Webber. June 10: Jake Long, Belinda Johnson, Linda Doyle and Mike Drew. June 11: Frank Donnelly and Kathie Payne. June 12: Suzanne Moser, Ida Polley, Chad Lambert, Joshua Reser. June 13: Anne Nelson, Michael Raven, Jan Cronkhite, Larry Weir, Bob Newbury, Mike Talbott,...
Waitsburg 5-29 A possible trespass on a vacant house was reported on Seventh Street. 5-30 Illegal dumping was reported on Stonecipher road. 6-01 Stolen batteries from equipment were reported on Main Street. An abandoned vehicle blocking a roadway was reported on Lewis Peak. Dayton 5-29 A juvenile runaway was reported on Main Street. A suspicious vehicle was reported on Highway 261. 5-30 Threats reported on Spring Street. Vehicle vandalism at school was reported on Third Street. A dangerous dog reported on Valley View Court. A juvenile problem...
Over the weekend, siblings and I celebrated our father's 90th birthday. When I walked into Papa's home he was napping with an "Architectural Digest" sprawled over his chest, eyeglasses still on. "Papa," I whispered, he awoke and smiled and the weekend began. After everyone was accounted for, we caravanned into San Francisco where one sister owns a home across the street from the harbor. This is where we'd all stay for the weekend birthday festivities. In 1941, my father joined the Merchant Marines out of San Francisco and almost got blown out...
Ten Years Ago June 6, 2002 Thirty- four members of the Waitsburg High School's Class of 2002 will participate in commencement exercise Friday, June 7. Ceremonies will be held in the newly renovated gym at 8 p.m. Tri-valedictorians for 2002 are Jessie Winnett, Hilary Bye-Hogan and Kimberly Bloor. Shannon Brason will be the honor speaker, selected by her class. Twenty-Five Years Ago June 4, 1987 Jack Otterson, recent Waitsburg High School graduate, was the only member of the Vandal track team to place in the state meet in Wenatchee last weekend....
