Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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Members of the WHS National Honor Society and ASB officers served punch and cookies, after gifting school board members with chocolates during last week’s board meeting, in honor of School Board Appreciation Month. This year marked Randy Pearson’s 20th year on the board. District Superintendent Jon Mishra presented board members with medallions that read “Thank you. You’ve made a difference” and thanked them for their “inspirational leadership” before reading Governor Jay Inslee’s Scho...
Updates on Boys & Girls Club, Blue Mountain Counseling and After School Program DAYTON - Dan Butler presented an architect’s design of the Dayton Boys & Girls Club facility to attendees at the Columbia Cares Coalition meeting last week. “We want this to be really attractive,” Butler said, showing off the architectural drawings. Butler said when the doors open for business, on Sept. 4, 2018, the facility will provide middle school and elementary students, and possibly preschoolers, with a high...
The District house and two plots on Coppei Ave. are under consideration WAITSBURG – In recent months, the Waitsburg School Board has been examining the possibility of selling off real property, including two parcels of land on Coppei Avenue and the District house, located adjacent to Preston Hall. "We are still in the preliminary stages of discussion, trying to see if selling the properties would cut costs for the District with savings through maintenance and upkeep," District Superintendent J...
Retired Army Reserve Captain, John Bret IV Moser swore in his son, David Moser, to the National Guard at the Spokane Military Entrance Processing Station on Fri., Jan. 12. David is currently attending SEATech Skills Center in Walla Walla where he is taking the Advanced Manufacturing & Welding Technology program. "I have joined the National Guard to serve my country, which is a great honor, and keep the family tradition going," David said....
Ten Years Ago January 24, 2008 Following four think-on-your-feet interviews and a short executive session, three members of the Waitsburg City Council couldn’t agree on a replacement appointee for the Council seat made vacant by the death of Councilman Jim Helm. Candidates Marty Dunn, Mark Shively, Sarah Groffman and Karen Gregutt will have to tap dance their way through another audition on February 6. The congregation of the First Christian Church of Waitsburg substantially voted approval of a $131,000 sanctuary renovation project, Pastor M...
WALLA WALLA – After receiving no applications, Walla Walla County had reopened the process seeking five applicants on the Veterans’ Relief Advisory Board (VRAB). The VRAB is responsible to advise the county commissioners, in coordination with the Dept. of Human Services, on the needs of indigent veterans, the resources available to them, and programs that could benefit them and their families. Applicants must be residents of Walla Walla County and a veteran to serve. Applications may be obtained from the county website at www...
Jan. 13 A local male was arrested for suspicion of DUI on W. Third and Bruce Streets. Jan 4 A man reported a game trail camera mounted on the side of his house was stolen on W. Fourth St....
WAITSBURG – Youth who want to learn and improve basketball skills are invited to the Waitsburg High School gym for kid’s camp on Saturday mornings from 9 – 10:30 a.m. The volunteer-run camp will run Jan. 13 – Feb. 3. Camp is intended for children in grades three through five, but younger kids are welcome. For more information call Bill Ayotte at (503) 440-5922 or Gabe Kiefel at (509) 240-4878....
PRESCOTT – The Prescott Joint Park & Recreation District elected new officers at their Jan. 11 meeting. Carina Stillman is board chair and Chris Oliver was elected vice-chairman. Sue Kimzey, Patsy Adams and Doug Venn round out the board. The board meets the second Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. in the activity center (located at the back of the Lion’s Hall) and the public is invited to attend. The next meeting will be held Feb. 8....
WAITSBURG – The Weller Public Library has new winter hours which includes a short opening on Saturdays. The library is open Mondays and Thursdays from 10 .m. – 5 p.m, (closed noon – 1 p.m. for lunch), and Saturday from 10 a.m. – noon. Storytime remains at 10:30 a.m. Mondays....
January 19: Bob Deal, Lynda Hogan, Debbie Rubio, David Webber, Reina Bruce and Clint Reser. January 20: Joan Leid, Wilma Johnson, Judy Jackson, Justin Hill, Jack and Jill Largent, Becky Pearson, Tricia White, Ryan Abbey. January 21: Paige Wood, Haily Larsen, Vicki Christensen, Tony Scott, Amanda James, Joe Gagnon, Rick Davis, Bob Hillis, Geoffrey Kellman, Julio Mercado. January 22: Betty Bruce, Laverne Mayberry, Tammie Huwe. January 23: Eden White, Evelyn Munden, Kurt Baker, Brittany Zuger, Daniel Moser. January 24: John Liebermann, Faith...
DAYTON – Washington State Department of Agriculture staff will offer a workshop titled “Strengthening Your Small Scale Value-Added Food, Farm, or Food Processing Business” on Mon., Jan. 29 at the Blue Mountain Co-op Market (700 Artisan Way) at 5:30 p.m. Participants will learn about different food processing licenses and permits, receive a copy of the WSDA Handbook for Small and Direct Marketing Farms, will have the opportunity to ask questions of a food safety inspector, and see inside a licensed production kitchen at the Blue Mountain Stati...
Dear Editor: It is once again time to for Columbia County residents to give serious thought to Dayton’s school and its infrastructure. A school is just like our own homes; it has buildings and systems that need constant care and do not last forever. Heating equipment gets old, fails, and requires expensive repairs. Water heaters fail and must be replaced. Dayton School District is facing issues like these right now. A large water heater/heat exchanger unit is over 30 years old and its reliability is a concern. Three heating boilers need to be r...
During typical winter months we can be stuck inside staying out of the cold, but with weather forecasts being a little warmer this year we can venture out. Recently it has been brought to my attention that a lot of our alleyways are starting to be overrun with garbage and brush. If we can keep these open, this will allow city crews to be able to do any maintenance they need to and also allow for better access for utilities and emergency services. You can also call BDI for special pickups for large items....
MOMENTS IN TIME The History Channel * On Jan. 25, 1905, at the Premier Mine in South Africa, the largest diamond ever found is discovered. The 3,106-carat “Cullinan” weighed 1.33 pounds. Stonecutter Joseph Asscher studied the stone for six months before attempting the cut. Afterward, he fainted from nervous exhaustion. * On Jan. 24, 1935, canned beer makes its debut as the Gottfried Krueger Brewing Company delivers 2,000 cans of its beer. In 1933, after two years of research, American Can had developed a pressurized can that had a special coa...
In last week’s issue on Waitsburg’s Community meeting about the proposed Dayton-Waitsburg combine, The Times quoted a Dayton resident who said that 60 Dayton students had signed a petition opposing the combine and submitted it to Dayton athletic director and high school principal Paul Shaber. The Times later received an email from Dayton School District Superintendent Doug Johnson stating that neither he nor Shaber received such a petition, nor were they aware of one....
January may be the time to make – and break – New Year's Resolutions, but it's also a grand opportunity to pamper oneself. Especially if one actually goes through with the resolution to exercise more. Personally, when my muscles feel sore from two too many burpees (and it can be argued that two burpees is twice as many as one needs), there's only one thing better than soaking in the tub with a good book, and that's soaking in a tub enhanced by a bath bomb locally made by personal care artists Ar...
WAITSBURG – The Waitsburg Home and School Association will hold its second annual Father-Daughter Dance on Sat., Jan 20 from 6-8 p.m.. in the Waitsburg Elementary School multipurpose room. This year's "Ties & Tiaras" event is Cinderella-themed, with amazing décor, a fog machine, and roses for the ladies. Nearly 50 gentleman attended last year's event, raising $744 for the Home and School Association. Girls of all ages are invited to grab their dads, grandfathers, uncles, brothers and enjoy a ma...
he Daughters of the Pioneers of Washington Chapter 12 grants one $75 scholarship each year to the descendant of a pioneer who established residence in Washington during or prior to the year 1870, or in Oregon during the year 1853, or in Idaho during or prior to the year 1863 or in Montana (west of the crest of the Rocky Mountains) during or prior to the year 1876. Applicants must reside in Walla Walla County, city or rural routes of Dayton Washington, or city or rural routes of Milton-Freewater, Ore. Students who will graduate in 2018 are...
WALLA WALLA – Sports aren’t the only way youth can earn a varsity letter. Three years ago, United Way of Walla Walla County began a program that allows youth to earn a varsity letter through community service, and now they have added a scholarship opportunity. This year, the United Way’s Board of Directors set aside $9,000 for scholarships and staff are seeking a match from a generous individual or grant. Currently, the only school that offers the community service scholarships is Wa-Hi, but all students in both Walla Walla and Columbia Count...
WALLA WALLA – The Peking Acrobats will visit Cordiner Hall on Tues., Jan. 23 at 7 p.m. The performance is part of the Symphony Series and is sponsored in part by Ashby Law. With daring maneuvers, amazing displays of contortion, flexibility and control, the Peking Acrobats are masters of agility and grace and their gravity defying acts will be accompanied by musicians skillfully playing traditional Chinese instruments. Tickets range from $10 - $35 and may be purchased online at www.symphony.org....
WAITSBURG – The Cardinals dropped two Southeast 1B boys basketball games last weekend, falling 56-26 to St. John-Endicott in a Friday road game, and 67-22 at home against Tekoa-Oakesdale on Sat. Jan. 13. Branson was top scorer against St. John-Endicott racking up 13 points for the offense. Brayden Miller scored seven, Shawn Evans and Johnny Wyatt pulled in two each and Seamus House and Colton Vanblaricum added one each. Brayden Miller scored nine points for the Cardinals on Saturday with B...
WAITSBURG – The Lady Cards fell to St. John-Endicott on the Eagle court on Friday, falling 53-22. On Saturday, they endured a home-court loss against Oakesdale, losing 65-17. Devon Harshman was top scorer against St.John-Endicott with eight points, followed by Chloe Pearson with six. Harshman made a double-double against Oakesdale, scoring 10 points and grabbing 10 rebounds. Kirsten Miller, Ariel Sandau and Deja Williams added two each, with Chloe Pearson scoring a free throw for one. O...
DAYTON - It was a rough weekend for the Lady Bulldogs who fell to Liberty Christian 50-26 at home on Fri., Jan. 12, before traveling to Mabton on Saturday where the Vikings outscored the Dawgs 60-12. Sadie Seney pulled in six points against Mabton with Cassidy Laughery, Tatum Laughery and Neylan Bryan adding another two each. Tatum Laughery was high scorer against the Patriots with eight points. Seney and Kira Boggs added six each. Katie Patton added another four with Cassidy Laughery pulling in two. Liberty Christian 50, Dayton 26 LIBERTY...
Dayton Basketball Thurs., Jan. 18 WWVA @ Dayton Girls 6 p.m./Boys 7:30 p.m. Sat., Jan. 20 Kittitas @ Dayton Girls 5 p.m./Boys 6:30 p.m. Tues., Jan. 23 Colton @ Dayton Girls Only 7:30 p.m. Waitsburg Basketball Fri., Jan. 19 Touchet @ Waitsburg Girls 6 p.m./Boys 7:30 p.m. Sat., Jan. 20 Gar/Pal @ Palouse Boys 5 p.m./Girls 6:30 p.m. Wed., Jan. 24 Mac-Hi@Mac-Hi Boys 6 p.m./Girls 7:30 p.m. Prescott Basketball Fri., Jan. 19 SJE@SJE Boys V 7:30 p.m./JV 6 p.m./Girls V 4:30 p.m. Sat., Jan. 20 Oakesdale @ Prescott Boys V 5 p.m./JV 3:30 p.m./Girls V 2...
