Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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WAITSBURG-This year's Business of the Year is Nancy's Dream Garden, owned by Janet Biolo Lawrence and her brother Doug Biolo. The business was nominated by Waitsburg City Council member Jillian Henze who presented the award. From providing beautiful plants and trees to hosting the Waitsburg Friday Market, Henze noted how the business had contributed to the town. After moving to the current location, the garden center has worked towards expanding its operations. It is a work in progress that...
WAITSBURG—At the April 18 meeting, the Community Health and Protection Committee (CHPC) discussed drug use, overdoses, and the use of naloxone to prevent deaths from opioid deaths. The CHPC was concerned about the increase in fentanyl use in the community. According to data from the Washington State Department of Health (DOH), fentanyl replaced methamphetamines as the drug most involved in overdoses in Washington state in 2020. A big concern for local healthcare and law enforcement organizations is that people unknowingly purchase and use fake...
DAYTON – The Port of Columbia Commissioners held their regular meeting at 5 p.m. on April 12, 2023, in the port’s conference room and on Zoom. Commissioners Genie Crowe, Johnny Watts, Seth Bryan, and the Executive Director, Jennie Dickinson, were present. The commissioners discussed the Procurement and Public Works Policy to refine it before approval. Eventually, the commissioners decided to table the matter until the next meeting to have more time to study the issue. Reporting on port facilities, Dickinson said Columbia County Public Tra...
DAYTON- The Dayton City Council meeting was held at 6 p.m., April 11, 2023. Mayor Zac Weatherford and council members Teeny McMunn, James Su’euga, Laura Aukerman, Kyle Anderson, Dain Nysoe, Shannon McMillen, and Tiger Dieu were present at Dayton City Hall. Sheriff Joe Helm attended on Zoom and said the department’s two deputies are set to graduate from the state-required Basic Law Enforcement Academy on April 24, 2023. The sheriff’s office and the Coalition for Youth and Families are conducting a “drug take-back” event in the Bank of Idaho par...
DAYTON—“Songs of the Cinema!” is a live production that features a multi-talented cast of local performers showcasing their talents through song, dance, comedy, and drama. Each musical number highlights a song that was featured in a major motion picture, from across multiple decades and genres. This production is directed by Samantha Steinhoff and Jae Goodridge, and the show dates and times are: Friday, April 21, 7 pm, Saturday, April 22, 7 pm, and Sunday, April 23, 3 pm matinee. Tickets can be purchased at the Liberty Theater website, or at...
WAITSBURG-Congratulations to Waitsburg Middle School's March Students of the Month. Selection of students to be honored in March was based on the theme of Honesty. Rozalynn Harvey - 6th grade Rowdy Cole - 6th grade Olivia Duncan - 7th grade Isaac Mahre - 8th grade The theme for April is Most Improved....
Walla Walla resident Darrel “Dean” Shea, 87, died April 12, 2023. Arrangements are pending at Mountain View-Colonial DeWitt, 1551 The Dalles Military Rd, Walla Walla....
Dear Editor, A mental health crisis, just like a physical health crisis, can be devastating for individuals, families, and communities. Over the last year, it is my understanding that our county contracted with Comprehensive Healthcare to provide crisis response/care. Our community’s current approach to crisis care has led to delays and denial of services that create undue burdens on the individual, our law enforcement emergency department, and our justice system. The current approach to Crisis Healthcare must be transformed, and I am requestin...
WAITSBURG—The Household Hazardous Waste Coordinator for the City of Walla Walla will hold a collection event in Waitsburg on Saturday, April 22, 2023. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., residents can bring hazardous waste items for free disposal to 106 Main St. Waitsburg in the parking lot next to city hall. The following are the items that will be accepted: Paints Cleaners Motor Oil Antifreeze Yard Chemicals Fertilizers Batteries Pool Chemicals Make sure containers are secure, sealed, non-leaking, and labeled. For more questions visit the City of W...
DW COMBINE-DW boys' baseball team scored ten runs in the bottom of the first inning against Highland on April 11. They scored eight runs in the second, five in the third, and four in the fourth inning to win the first game 27-1. The game ended after the top of the fifth due to the mercy rule. Will Durham started on the mound, pitching for three innings. Jayce Gleason and Klint Kuykendall each pitched one relief inning. Seven Wolfpack batters had at least two hits in the game, with Isaias Reyes...
DW COMBINE-DW Golf traveled to Richland on April 13 for a match at Columbia Point. On the 18-hole par 72 course, Carson Potter led the Wolfpack boys with a score of 104. William shot a 125. In the girls' match, Abbi Paolino shot 129, and Sarah Daves shot 140. Competitors included golfers from WWVA, Cle Elum-Roslyn, and Highland School Schools. Coach McGhan said it was the first time his inexperienced team had ever played an 18-hole round. It was also the first round played in the sunshine this...
DW COMBINE-It was a long nine-inning game on a cold, windy afternoon in Dayton during the DW vs. Desales softball game on April 13. The Irish led 2-0 after one inning before the Wolfpack took a 7-6 lead after four innings. The game was tied at 15-15 after seven innings. Both teams scored three runs in the eighth inning. The Irish scored five in the top of the ninth and held the Wolfpack to one run in the bottom of the inning to win 23-19. Nine fielding errors in the game were the downfall for DW...
The high school JV softball team beat Liberty Christian on Thursday, April 13, in Dayton. Jessika Lambert pitched the first game, which ended after three innings. The Wolfpack won 23-12. The second game ended during the fourth inning with the Wolfpack taking the 27-11 win....
Time has flown by, and Daniel’s trip to Portugal is rapidly approaching. As we did last time, we will drive to Seattle the night before his flight for a nice dinner and an easy trip to the airport. About two days after he leaves, I have a friend visiting, so the first week of my single life will be hectic. This time he will stop in Dublin, Ireland, and stay for two days to enjoy some food and music before heading to work in Portugal. I, instead, will be driving home, cleaning the house, and g...
Below is the ChatGpt article written in the voice of Times columnist Vicki Sternfeld-Rossi. The writer asked the bot to create an article for The Times. It found Rossi's article from November 10, 2022 and used the title and the first two lines to begin its version. The original article is posted along side the "bot" version in this weeks online edition at www.waitsburgtimes.com. "The joys and sorrows of my new singledom" By Vicki Sternfeld-Rossi Daniel is still working in Portugal, and although...
Wine grapes were first planted at what is now Airfield Estates back in 1967! Today the family farm includes 830 acres of wine grapes. Airfield Estates Winery was established in 2005 and produces some of Washington’s finest estate-grown yet affordable wines. This classy right-bank Bordeaux-style blend comes from estate grapes and offers value at a more than fair price. It is a fine companion to the equally excellent Merlot. It’s nicely blended, seamless, and balanced throughout. Black che...
WAITSBURG-It is almost the end of the school year and Waitsburg is gearing up to celebrate its graduating seniors. Each week we will highlight students from the Class of 2023. Claudia Benavides Claudia Benavides' future goal is to move to Billings, Montana, to work for Labcorp, a global life sciences and healthcare company. Benavides is working towards that goal by taking classes at SEATech in the Health Sciences Careers program. In June, she will finish her studies as a medical emergency...
DAYTON-Spring break allows many children to travel with their families, visit distant relatives, or relax without worrying about school. At The Club of Dayton, a nonprofit organization providing youth programs, offered four full days of fun and activities for area elementary school students during spring break. Thirty students from Dayton and Waitsburg participated in The Club's spring break program. There was a nominal fee to attend, but financial support, thanks to generous donations by...
WALLA WALLA— The Kirkman House Museum invites the public to its annual Victorian Spring Tea on Sunday, April 30, at 1:00 p.m. The museum staff will serve visitors fruit, sandwiches, and dessert courses. While sipping tea, guests will be entertained by a program featuring vintage fashions. See the beautiful gardens that are now filled with colorful spring flowers. The museum is open and guided tours are offered Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Kirkman House is located at 214 N...
Ten Years Ago April 18, 2013 A 1948 dance program indicating that Mr. Dean Low, a Dayton High School senior should dance with Miss Beverly Roberts, a Waitsburg High School sophomore, was the instrument responsible for introducing the couple, who recently celebrated their 60th anniversary. This first dance initiated a 5-year courtship, the last three years mostly by mail while Dean was drafted into the army and Beverly attended Cottey Jr. College in Missouri, spent eight months recovering from...
All around, the valley is erupting in the pleasant sights and sounds of spring. The hills have awakened with bright green sprouts, and daffodils bursting in sunny hues, keep things cheerful even on rainy days. Across town, dusk and dawn are marked each day by the trees coming alive with a melody of busy chirps and coos. While the first early shoots and tender herbs are starting to come up in our kitchen garden. Inspired by this verdant beauty pushing forward, I began my annual search for new...
