Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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WAITSBURG-While most of Waitsburg is heaving a collective sigh of relief at having been bypassed by the heavy flooding that hit several not-so-far-away communities, not everyone was so lucky. Les and Laurie Richardson are still reeling from the devastation that hit their property last week. Record water flows in the Touchet River and sustained rains over the last two weeks pushed the river over its banks, and on a direct path to the Richardson's home near the junction of Hogeye Road and Highway...
Update: The below article was posted on The Times website on April 11, following last week's press deadline. Since the time of the original article, Superior Court Judge Scott Gallina was formally charged with second-degree rape, fourth-degree assault with sexual motivation and indecent liberties. He was released on his own recognizance after posting 10 percent of his $50,000 bail. On April 12, Dale Slack updated the Columbia County Prosecuting Attorney Facebook page saying, "I can confirm this...
DAYTON—Like dozens of rural districts across the state, the Dayton School District is scrambling to build a budget based on worse-case scenarios in the face of uncertain state funding. At an April 10 special meeting, the school board unanimously adopted Resolution 2018-04 which declares that the school is facing a financial emergency and allows for a reduction in staff, if needed. Superintendent Doug Johnson explained that the district is facing a potential 2019-20 funding shortage and is c...
Pam Goucher stopped by The Times office with this photo she found and thought would be fun to share with The Times' readers. The words Waitsburg Welding Works are written across the tank with the date of November 1948. Names read (l to r): John, Berger, Clif, Hank, Curt, Paul, Carl, Ben, Red, Lyn, Art, Homer, Glen, Hubert, Johnson, Rabern, Rabern, Jones. If anyone has information on the photo, we will be happy to share in an upcoming issue....
WALLA WALLA—Whitman Mission National Historic site will celebrate National Park Week with two Junior Ranger Days, Sat. and Sun., April 20 and 21 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Park Rangers will hold children’s activities at the visitor center and a walking tour of the Mission House will be available from 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. People who participate in the Junior Ranger Program during National Park Week, April 20-28, will earn a special badge. Whitman Mission National Historic Site is located eight miles west of Walla Walla at 328 Whitman Mission Road. h...
WALLA WALLA—Providence Outpatient Rehabilitation and Providence St. Mary Foundation will host an open house at their new locations in the main building at the Providence Southgate Medical Park, 1025 S. Second Ave., April 24, from 5-6:30 p.m. The open house will include refreshments, giveaways of Providence mugs, and tours of the rehabilitation gym, therapy areas and foundation offices. Visitors will be able to meet and ask questions of the foundation team and see examples of how donations make a difference....
Ten Years Ago April 23, 2009 Photo caption: A member of the Waitsburg HS FFA Austin Beasley , the son of Ken Beasley and Pam Nolan-Beasley of Waitsburg was selected to receive a Chore Time grant in the amount of $1000 to initiate or improve Austin’s career development experience known as a Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE). Austin was selected from hundreds of applicants nationwide. Photo caption: The court for the P.H.S. Sophomore Class dance on March 27 included, front row, left to r...
March 30 Deputies responded to a burglary on Taggart Road in Waitsburg....
Easter cantata DAYTON—The Easter Cantata (musical choir presentation) “Christ is Risen Indeed” will be shared by the Dayton United Brethren Church choir this Sunday,April 21 at 10:45a.m. The church is located at 1106 S. 4th, Dayton. All are invited. Easter Breakfast & Service WAITSBURG—The Waitsburg Presbyterian Church invites invited the community to join them for Easter breakfast at 9:30 a.m. on Sun., April 21. Breakfast will be followed by a morning worship service at 11 a.m. Come and meet the congregation’s new transitional pastor, S...
Monthly Meeting Minutes 4/10/2019 Meeting called to order at 6:40 pm. Old Business More demonstrations were done this month: Braeden White “Artificial Insemination” This year, a state judge will be visiting us at the fair. The judge will be touring and comparing it to others around the state. Being New Business Record books are due on August 26th and can be done online or on paper. Members need to update their calendars, project plans, and start on your project journal. Meeting adjourned at 7:24pm. Minutes submitted by Jessie Atteberry, Sec...
April 19: Stephanie Hinchliffe, Ross Hamann, Bruce Abbey, Frank Brown, Jon Cano and Sabrina, Leslie Lambert, and Chandler Savage. April 20: Chris Shaffer, Verla Bushnell, Doris Huffman, Scott Unholz, Mark Leroue, Elisha James, and Elizabeth Henderson, Kyle Martin. April 21: Tracy Keve, Brooklyn Butler, Rebecca Dunn, Joyce Zingle, and Dean and Deanna Keiser. April 22: Julie Yokel, Mary Cunningham, Marge Benson, Mary Mathews and Dawn Roberts. April 23: Claudia Cunningham, Juanita Gluck, Vera Webber, Sandra Cox, Caleb Durkee, Nico Harri and Lisa...
Friday, 19 B: Pancake on a Stick L: Uncristables, Chips, Baby Carrots, Cucumbers, Applesauce Monday, 22 B: Scrambled Eggs & Sausage L: Pulled Pork, Baked Beans, Caluiflower, Fruit Cocktail Tuesday, 23 B: Biscuit & Gravy L: Bean & Cheese Burrito, Spanish Rice, Garden Salad, Grapes Wednesday, 24 B: Cinnamon Roll L: German Sausage Dog, Fries, Cucumbers, Oranges Thursday, 25 B: Breakfast Pizza L: Pizza, Baby Carrots, Sugar Snap Peas, Pineapple...
LEGAL ASSISTANT and VICTIM/WITNESS ADVOCATE The Columbia County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office is seeking applicants for a unique full-time position as Legal Assistant and Victim/Witness Advocate. 40% of the workload consists of communication with victims and witnesses about criminal cases, helping victims and witnesses find resources to help them through crisis, and communicating victim and witness needs and desires to attorneys. The remaining 60% of workload consists of preparing documents in consultation with attorneys, filing, general o...
People across our planet are increasingly aware of the growing amounts of trash floating in our oceans. While we are finding new ways to collect it, the more vexing problem is what to do with it. The garbage is accumulating in “gyres” which are large systems of circulating ocean currents, kind of like slow-moving whirlpools. Though the oceans are home to many gyres, there are five that have a significant impact on our environment. For example, our litter which makes its way into the open ocean m...
Although there is only one week each year when the nation takes time to “officially” recognize Public Safety dispatchers, I just wanted to share with you my appreciation for the hard work, skill, dedication, caring and compassion that is just part of every dispatcher’s workday in our 9-1-1 dispatch center. Our team at Walla Walla Emergency Services Communications (WESCOM) 9-1-1 is staffed with 12 exceptionally dedicated dispatchers, 3 Supervisors, and one Administrative Assistant who continually strive to deliver the best possible servi...
In the April 4, 2019 article on the CCHS materials management Intalere award, CCHS PurchasingManager Chris Davis was incorrectly listed as Chris Dave....
This Easter, April 21, marks the 140th anniversary of the formation of the Christian Church of Waitsburg. The State of Washington recognizes the formation as Jan 21, 1880, but it is April 21, 1879, that the congregation auspiciously mark the occasion. On that day in April, three men got together to make official the formation of a church in Waitsburg, W.P. Bruce, T.J. Hallowell, and J.H. Smith. It was a Monday – a week and a day past Easter that year – and we can imagine a bustling congregation...
Waitsburg Easter Egg Hunt Preston Park, Waitsburg Sat., April 20 10 a.m. Prizes, candy, lots of eggs and the Easter bunny. Sponsored by the Waitsburg Grange #1, E-Lyn Farms and the Waitsburg Commercial Club. Dayton Community Easter Egg Hunt Dayton City Park Sat., April 20 10 a.m. Sponsored by the Dayton Kiwanis and HomeStreet Bank. Age groups: Special needs and ages 1-2; ages 3-4, ages 5-7, ages 8-11. Blue Mountain Station Easter Egg Hunt Blue Mountain Station Sat., April 20 11:00 a.m. ages 0-3; 11:10 a.m. ages 4-7; 11:20 a.m. ages 8 & up...
Community members don't need to look far to support local groups and organizations. Below are some of the fundraisers currently underway. Waitsburg FFA Members are getting ready for the State FFA Convention in May and the annual Flamingo Fundraiser began on April 15. For a $20 donation, a flock of bright pink flamingos will migrate to the yard of your choice, within Waitsburg city limits. The flock will quietly disappear the following evening. Anti-flocking insurance is available for $10. To...
Random acts of kindness can make anyone's day. I was at the St Mary's cafeteria, getting dinner before a meeting. A doctor was behind me. I was waiting for my salad to be weighed but stepped aside so he could pay and move on. When he left, the cashier said he had paid for my dinner. He was gone before I could thank him. I will pay it forward and make someone else's day. I took a small survey. I smiled at 10 people and 10 people smiled back, including a 3 year old child. It wo...
Exchange students from Yamate High School in Yokohama, Japan arrived to stay with Dayton host families last week. On Monday evening, students shared their culture with students and community members during a Cultural Night at the Dayton High School gymnasium....
WAITSBURG – The Waitsburg Celebration Days parade committee is currently accepting nominations for 2019 parade marshal(s). To nominate an individual or family that has made significant contributions to Waitsburg or has been involved with the Days of Real Sport or Celebration Days, send a brief letter of nomination, explaining why you think they should receive the honor to: Walt and Gwen Gobel, PO Box 127, Waitsburg, WA 99361, or email it to waltandgwen@charter.net. Waitsburg Celebration Days falls on the third weekend in May, and will take p...
WAITSBURG-The tail end of the Tour of Walla Walla came whirring through Waitsburg Sunday. Athletes tackled high winds and adverse road conditions while spectators enjoyed the bright day bundled up coats and scarves. From the sidelines it's hard to tell who's riding what race. Using sophisticated software, the officials can cross-reference racers by their bib numbers, factor in finishing time bonuses and calculate winners. Tour of Walla Walla Race Results Men's Pro Cat 1/2 LINCOLN, Daniel #65...
DAYTON—The catch phrase, “Discover Dayton’s Diversity,” will be used in the City’s comprehensive plan and Boe Stevenson of Boe Designs created a corresponding graphic. Phrase development was initiated by City Clerk Trina Cole who suggested the Dayton Planning Commission come up with a phrase. The Commission held a brainstorming session and several options were sent out for for community members to vote on. “Discover Dayton’s Diversity” received the majority of the public vote and earned a sp...
DAYTON-Columbia County Emergency Management will celebrate National 911 Telecommunicators Week with an Open House on Fri., April 19 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. The public is invited to tour the dispatch center, located at 341 E. Main Street, and meet the dispatchers. Refreshments will be provided. In light of National 911 Telecommunicators Week, The Times would like to issue a "thank you" to those who serve us in Walla Walla and Columbia Counties. Above are the faces of the telecommunicators and...
