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  • Dayton teachers speak out about the challenges of virtual learning

    Michele Smith, the Times|Apr 23, 2020

    DAYTON—Second grade teacher Ginger Bryan said the teachers at the Dayton Elementary School are working hard to educate students either through Google Classroom, which is for grades 2-5, and/or pencil/paper packets of activities, which are for grades K-5. Bryan said many of the elementary school teachers have trained in various ways to support students and their families at home during the COVID-19 challenge. “One of our new favorites has been the opportunity to use Google Meet technology via...

  • Baking with the Chef

    the Times|Apr 23, 2020

    Markeeta Little Wolf wrote in to say, "I baked the featured Daniel Rossi Bread recipe (The Times, April 9 issue) Brilliant. Just thought I would share."...

  • Pioneer Portraits

    the Times|Apr 23, 2020

    Ten Years Ago April 28, 2011 The largest circus to come to Dayton in more than a decade, the Carson & Barnes Circus has the second-largest herd of elephants in the country. Local residents will have access to the circus grounds to witness the care and feeding of these and many other animals on the morning of Thursday, June 30. The Walla Walla area is growing in popularity as a wine destination, and some weekends, travelers can’t find a place to stay in town. Wine critic Paul Gregutt and filmmaker Karen Stanton-Gregutt are banking on all that an...

  • Apple Puff Pancake

    Teeny McMunn, the Times|Apr 23, 2020

    I had posted this before and it is a recipe that I received the most comments on. Perhaps some of you may have a little extra time in the morning to make it. It is super good. If I remember, the apples rise to the top, not sure how, but I spend zero time thinking about it INGREDIENTS: 6 eggs 1 ½ c. milk 1 tsp vanilla 1 c. all- purpose flour 3 Tbsp sugar ½ tsp salt ¼ tsp cinnamon 2 Tbsp butter 2 apples, peeled, cored and sliced 3 Tbsp brown sugar DIRECTIONS: Preheat the oven...

  • Waitsburg Photo Challenge

    Lane Gwinn, the Times|Apr 23, 2020

    Participate in our photo challenge!...

  • Buyer Beware

    Teeny McMunn, the Times|Apr 23, 2020

    When toilet paper supply was becoming an issue, I thought I would Google it and see if it really was that hard to find. I had plenty on hand, and it wasn't about over stocking or hoarding. My thought was if I was able to order it easily, I could share with family and friends. I found a site called Accofe.com (which is no longer on the web) and found they had several different products, one of which was toilet paper. The picture showed a package much like we buy from Costco, and for just $25. I...

  • DSHS accepting applications for disaster cash assistance beginning April 17

    the Times|Apr 23, 2020

    OLYMPIA—As of Friday, April 17, Washington residents can apply through the Department of Social and Health Services for emergency cash assistance to help meet their immediate needs. As a result of Governor Inslee’s emergency declaration in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, the federal government has approved implementing the Disaster Cash Assistance Program, or DCAP, in Washington state. The Governor’s declaration of a statewide emergency and subsequent proclamation on March 18 enables DSHS to offer DCAP benefits to people who are not eligi...

  • Around town

    the Times|Apr 23, 2020

    Rey's Roast is now offering Ten Ton Roast beans. This is the same medium light northern Italian style espresso roast used at Waitsburg's Ten Ton Coffee. Jazz and Utie Ahler of the Whoopemup Hollow Ahlers hosted a party for their fellow canine friends Charlie Dimak, Cierra Cole and Parker McCaw....