Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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-LESS-THAN-0096-Author's note: Current Times publisher Imbert Matthee asked me to pen a few words about the Days of Real Sport since this does appear to be the 100th anniversary of the event. My perspective is mainly from the point of view of our participation in producing the programs for each year's races and how that changed over the years.-GREATER-THAN-0096- O rin Walker, a former county commissioner and local historian, explained to me where the title of the meet came from. A cartoonist for...
SPOKANE - After beating their first opponents in the regional District 7 & 9 softball tournament, the WP Lady Tigers and Dayton Lady Bulldogs advance to the state tournament scheduled in Yakima next weekend. WP beat Mary Walker, while Dayton pulled out a victory against Colfax. In the second game, WP beat Dayton 8-4. The teams were scheduled to play for the regional title and final seeding later in the afternoon Saturday....
Dayton Boys 100 Meters - Varsity - Prelims 23. Andrew Mendoza 13.39a 24. Brian Mascall 13.80a Tyler Cooper DNS 400 Meters - Varsity - Prelims 10. Brian Mascall 1:01.53a 13. Tyler Abramson 1:08.40a 800 Meters - Varsity - Prelims 6. Levi Laib 2:22.52a Matthew Warren DNS 3200 Meters - Varsity - Prelims 11. Tim Ihle 13:50.69a 4x400 Relay - Varsity - Prelims 6. Tyler Abramson Levi Laib Brian Mascall Andrew Mendoza 4:16.79a Shot Put - 12lb - Varsity - Prelims 13. Andrew Mendoza 31-05.50 21. Tyler... Full story
WALLA WALLA - After their narrow 10-9 loss against district title winner WP Friday, the Lady Bulldogs could have hung their heads. They did come out a bit sluggish in the next game against Asotin and by the sixth inning, they were down 5-2. But they rallied when it was their turn in the sixth. When the game was tied in the bottom of the seventh and it was make or break, the Dayton girls' bats came through as well as their spirit. With some additional help from Asotin errors, Dayton won the...
WALLA WALLA - If there was one moment that sparked the WP Lady Tigers' momentum Friday, it was Sam Moss' catch on the fence in the third inning that shielded them against a third Dayton home run and marked the beginning of her team's comeback against the Bulldogs. Already behind 8- 0 against a Dayton team that obviously came to play, it was exactly the kind of catch the Tigers needed to retrieve their passion, find their groove and settle into the game. Moss caught the hit, then fell back...
May 17, Friday 7:00 p.m. - 6th Annual Waitsburg Antique Auto show Cruise 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. - Cowboy Cowgirl Ball; A High School Dance and fundraising event. (See more info on Page 5.) 6:30 p.m. - Free showing of the movie "Babe" at the Plaza Theater May 18, Saturday 8:00 a.m. - All-you-can-eat Pancake Breakfast at Waitsburg Town Hall 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. - Vendors selling wares at Waitsburg Town Hall 10:00 a.m. Main Street Parade Bruce Museum and Wilson-Phillips House Open House featuring the Waitsburg's Days of Real Sport Historic...
WAITSBURG - " My granddad settled in the area in 1898 and we still farm some of that original land," said lifelong resident, Jack McCaw. Area roots run deep for Jack and his wife Lauretta, parade marshals for this weekend's 100th Anniversary Waitsburg Celebration Days. Jack was born to Jay and Katherine McCaw in March of 1927, on a farm three miles from Prescott. Lauretta, whose parents farmed near Dusty, was born to Martha and Jake Stueckle, in June of 1930. Her family moved to the Prescott-Cly... Full story
The Liberty Theater Begins Preparations for Fall Musical The Liberty Theater and TVAC Productions will be bringing a dusting of magic to the Liberty stage this fall with the musical Peter Pan. The timeless J. M. Barrie story of the Darling children's adventures in Neverland with the lost boys will open mid- November and run into early December. Co-directors Leah Stockton and Kirsten Schober will be holding auditions for Peter Pan June 5th through 8th. Those interested in trying out for the musical are encour- aged to attend an information...
May 18 & 19. In light of Waitsburg's Celebration Days, the Prescott Lions will not be serving breakfast this weekend and encourage everyone to visit Waitsburg's Town Hall for their All-You- Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast, instead. May 25th. Waitsburg High School Alumni Reunion, for all Wait-Hi grads and their guests. Meet and Greet from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Dinner and business meeting at 6:00. Cost is $12.00; catered by Patti Henderson. Please reserve by May 13. For reservations or information, call Patty Mantz, 509-337-6080 or email:...
Ten Years Ago May 15, 2003 Masonic Junior Achievement award winners from Waitsburg High School were Cole Lindsey, son of John and Dinah Lindsey , and Corinne McKinley, daughter of Dan and Krista McKinley. Other Waitsburg students involved in the program were Bertha Poirier, Amy Huwe, Ben Bloor, Maggie Pietila and Haly Ingle. The program, which involves schools across eastern Washington, was held in Pomeroy, recently. Twenty-Five Years Ago May 19, 1988 Herman Gohlman retired in 1983 after 40 years as secretary of the Days of Real Sport, Inc....
What's the difference between a Maze and a Labyrinth? A garden maze is a touring puzzle of complex paths full of twists and turns that makes it hard to find an exit as in the movie "The Shinning." The Labyrinth is a single twisting path that provides a clear path to the center and back out. The tradition of the Labyrinth extends back to ancient Greece and Egypt. In Europe's Middle Ages, walking a labyrinth on a cathedral floor signified a pilgrimage to find God and salvation. Recently, the labyrinth has been revived as a focused walking... Full story
I n 1972, 41 years ago, the front month futures traded in Chicago wheat reached a high of $2.73 per bushel, considered then an extremely high price. The low that year had been $1.41. The lid finally came off the next year when the then USSR kicked off "The Age of Volatility" with huge wheat buying for import. Wheat reached prices in 1973 that no one had ever seen before, with highs over $5.50 per bushel. It was wonderful for producers, if they managed to keep their wits about them amid the flood of money! Many new combines were purchased, but... Full story
WAITSBURG - Long before the Lewis & Clark expedition made its way through the Touchet River Valley in the early 1800s, the site of the state park named in their honor was a fall hunting camp for the Palus, Nez Perce and Walla Walla tribes. This place between Waitsburg and Dayton was called Tapash Itxachika, where the tribes said "the ponderosa pine tree fell and was raised again." And the river was called Tu-se, meaning roasting. It's one of the closest Native American historical references to...
Friday, 8 to 11 p.m. The Cowboy Cowgirl Ball is a high school dance and fundraising event for Waitsburg ASB and Dayton Parents of Graduates, Class of 2013 at Waitsburg Town Hall. Waitsburg- Prescott, Dayton and Jubilee Youth Ranch students are invited. Tickets are available from Dayton Parents of Graduates 2013, Waitsburg High School and at the door. High School students only and their dates, please. Entry with a valid ASB card and dance admission ticket....
[Editor's Note: much of the following is based research performed by Bettie Chase and used in a Times article from the May 19, 1988 75th DRS Anniversary Edition of The Times. We've added some additional history from later issues of The Times.] T he first race course at Waitsburg was laid off between 1865-1870, located on the westers outskirts of town. It was a straight track, approximately one-half mile in length, running north and south from what is now the Pasco Highway to the base of the hill...
For this year's Celebration Days, Cowgirl Horse Racing is certain to be an exciting new event. The races will kick-off at 1 p.m. Saturday, and the ultimate prize will be $400 (prizes for runners-up will depend upon the number of entries). Riders over the age of eighteen are encouraged to arrive with their wellmannered horses at the fairgrounds around 9 AM to sign up. The races will be held in brackets that will eventually be narrowed down to finalists. There may also be time in between for some...
Timothy R. Fuller went peacefully to be with his Lord and Savior on May 4,2013,aftera6yearhard fought battle with cancer. Tim was born in Grand Forks, BC on January 25, 1966 to Rodney and Shirley Fuller. He was Salutatorian of the 1985 graduating class at Curlew HS, in Curlew, WA. Not only was he a good student but an accomplished athlete. Tim scored over 1000 points in his HS basketball career. He also played semipro baseball in Canada for 3 years. Tim graduated from college in Spokane with a...
Mr. & Mrs. Dale E. White will observe their 60th wedding anniversary May 15, 2013. They were married by Pastor Wallace Roseberg on May 15, 1953. Mrs. White, the former LaRita C. Russell, is a native of Dayton. She is the daughter of the late Harold and Ethel Russell and is a homemaker. Mr. White, also a native of Dayton , is the son of the late Floyd & Mae White. He owns and operates White Plumbing. They are the parents of three sons and a daughter, Gary, Dan (Shar) of Monroe, WA, Russ (Sherry)...
Dayton 5-7 A search warrant was issued on Hogeye Hollow Road. A non-injury traffic accident was reported on E. Mustard Street. Deputy responded to a citizen dispute on N. Touchet Road. report of domestic violence on S. 1st Street. Report of domestic violence on N. 3rd Street. An accident, with injuries, was reported on Sorghum Hollow Road. A dangerous animal was reported at Flour Mill Park. Report of vandalism at W. Cameron Street. A verbal, domestic dispute was reported on S. 3rd Street. 5-8 A prowler/Peeping Tom was reported on S. 5th Street;...
Dear Editor, My mother, Bettie Chase, believed that the best people on earth had roots in the Touchet Valley. And she believed you had an extra dose of good sense if you picked Waitsburg as your home (especially if you came from someplace foreign like Seattle or California.) It turns out that, as usual, she was right. My family and I are so grateful for the exceptional concern, consideration and respect mother received. She always felt safe and secure in Waitsburg because you all showed her how much you cared. Heartfelt thanks goes to all of... Full story
A s this is apparently the special Days of Real Sport historical issue, I thought I'd share a few personal memories of the event. Last year was my first year on the Columbia County Fair Court, and the Days of Real Sport parade was our first parade of the year. The float had been lavishly decked out through many hours of meticulous labor. It depicted, among other things: the harvest moon, a giant treasure chest, a waterfall, a river, baskets of flowers and fruit, and a red barn with a quilt for a roof. It was a nice float. In fact, it took first... Full story
I f you've been around the Waitsburg elementary school lately, you may have seen kids doing something a bit unusual. They're walking laps around the playground. No, this isn't a form of punishment. It's not even intended strictly as exercise, though that never hurts. The kids, who complete three to five laps around their beloved recess hangout, are making a point about the distance many kids in other parts of the world have to travel every day to find safe drinking water and they want you to... Full story
Sometimes, it's all in a name or a date. But in this case, we'd like to look beyond mere words or points in time. When it comes to this weekend's centennial, we want to focus on its spirit as a lasting legacy, whatever form this third-weekend-in-May tradition in our little town will turn into after marking its first 100 years. Both the name of the centennial and its origins are a bit controversial. Local historian Jeff Broom has been bemused by the number of references to the Days of Real Sport or what preceded in documented history. Here is...
PRESCOTT - The city of Prescott has selected Steven Heimbigner as its new mayor. The decision was made at the last city council meeting, which took place April 8. Heimbigner fills the slot left open after the death of Mayor Darlene DeCoria in January. A graduate of Eastern Washington University, Heimbigner has been a resident of Prescott for 42 years. He majored in business and began teaching business classes at Prescott High School in 1971. He also taught computer applications and journalism, even taking up the position of yearbook advisor....
