Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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Last June, in this column, I wrote of attending a Sustainable Living Fair and Green Home and Garden Tour. Both were sponsored by the Sustainable Living Center (SLC) - a 501c3 organization that focuses on informing and educating consumers about the benefits of conserving resources and making use of sustainable or renewable energy sources. I walked away from the tour particularly impressed with a project by Tim Bennett, who had added solar panels to his home. A 20% payment by the Sustainable... Full story
Southwest 2B Boys Basketball Final Regular Season Standings League Overall...
KITTITAS - WP sophomore Tristan Newman will make his second appearance at the state wrestling tournament at the Tacoma Dome this weekend, after placing fourth at the regional tournament here Friday. Mat Classic 26 begins Friday WP wrestlers faced stiff competition in Kittitas. Of the four competing wrestlers, only Newman claimed a win. He won three of his five matches, securing fourth place in the region. Tristan Newman (285): Bye first round; pinned by Mark Daturi (Mary Walker) 3:05; pinn...
Lind-Ritzville-Sprague 78, WP 32 WAITSBURG - The Lind- Ritzville- Sprague Broncos galloped into WP's home gym in the first round of the District 7/9 playoffs and trampled the cardinals into dust. The 78-32 loss put WP into a Monday loser-out game, which they survived. LRS had a 14-8 lead after one and then lit up the gym in the second, outscoring the Cardinals in that frame, 26-6, to take a 40-14 lead into the locker room. Corey Brownlee led WP scoring with 11 points. WP 69, WWVA 65 SPOKANE -...
Dayton 39, Davenport 30 DAYTON - Dayton's Lady Bulldog basketball team outlasted a tough Davenport team to take a win in the first round of the Southeast Washington District 7/9 playoffs 38-30 Saturday in front of an enthusiastic home crowd. Dayton jumped to an early 14-2 lead at the end of the first quarter, only to see it disappear in the second. The Lady 'Dogs led the Lady Gorillas by a point at the half before hitting a dry spell in the third quarter to fall behind 19-16. A quick co...
The WallaWalla-Sasayama Sister City Affiliation Committee coordinates two week student home stays for Sasayama, Japan students in Walla Walla in March/April and facilitates two-week trips for area students to visit Japan in October. Their goal is to support high school exchange students, both inbound and outbound, and to support and promote cultural exchange events through art, music and dance. Preparations for each exchange begin several months prior. Parties interested in becoming a host family or participating in a two-week exch... Full story
Qualified high school students are offered the opportunity to spend four or six weeks during the summer holiday in Europe, Asia, South America or Australie. Language knowledge is very helpful but not required to qualify. Programs are available for students ages 15 to 18. Apply with ASSE Student Exchange Programs at asse.com. Host families to host a foreign exchange student are needed as well. To learn more contact Veryl Anderson at the regional office at 1-800-733-2773 or email at veryl@asse.comveryl@asse.com....
AFS Intercultural Programs, a student exchange program, is accepting host family applications in the Walla Walla Valley region for the 2014-15 school year. High School slots are available for AFS students in Walla Walla, Waitsburg and Dayton. Participants are carefully matched and volunteers are always on hand to make sure that students have the support and tools needed for a positive experience. Although students do not arrive before August, families interested in hosting can begin the application process now. Thousands of young peo...
WAITSBURG - It is not unusual for Waitsburg high schoolers to study alongside a student from a foreign country - learning about the exchange student's way of life while introducing them to American ways and local traditions. This year, for the first time in several years, Waitsburg is not host to an exchange student. With area exchange programs actively soliciting both host families and students interested in intercultural learning experiences, The Times decided to check in with last ye... Full story
DAYTON - The Blue Mountain Station Co-op Market hosted its third weekly Indoor Market on Saturday and attracted an enthusiastic group of shoppers. The market is held in the center community section of the Port of Columbia's new artisan food center. When a Times reporter visited, camera in hand, several vendors were eager to show off their wares, and musician Heather Stearns was playing her guitar and singing. Soup was being provided by Little Dipper Dairy, a tenant at BMS. Gypsy Girl G... Full story
DAYTON - The Columbia County Fair Board will hold a Kickoff Dinner and Auction on April 26 in the Pavilion at the Fairgrounds. Festivities will begin at 6:30 p.m. The event will include live and silent auctions and music by Rich and Nancy Monacelli. Tickets for the fundraising event will be $10 for adults and youth, and $5 for children 7 and under. The evening will include a pie/desert auction and a variety of silent auction items. On May 31, the fair board will present a BRN4D Barrel Racing event at the fairgrounds arena. Riders from ar... Full story
WALLA WALLA- Walla Walla County is seeking applicants for up to six openings on the Veterans' Relief Advosory Board (VRAB). The VRAB is responsible to advise the Board of County Commissioners on the needs of local indigent veterans and their families. Applicants must be residents of Walla Walla County and must be veterans from either local branches of nationally recognized veterans' service organizations or the veterans' community at large. Only veterans are eligible to serve as board members and members should be available to attend one...
WAITSBURG - All Waitsburg High School and Middle School students are encouraged to attend a Student Assessment Information Meeting on Tuesday, February 28 at 6:30 p.m. in the Waitsburg High School Auditorium. At that meeting, parents and students will receive information about the state assessment system and the new online Smarter Balanced Assessments. They will also be given the opportunity to access the practice test online and receive information as to how they can access the practice tests at home....
WAITSBURG - Five Waitsburg and Prescott youth will share their experiences at Boys last summer at an American Legion and Auxiliary presentation and dessert night on Monday, March 3 at 7 p.m. at Waitsburg Town Hall. All junior class students and their parents, as well as parents of those who attended last year, and all school staff are invited to attend. Students who attended Boys and Girls state last summer will give speeches and share their experiences with the audience. Last year's boys' delegates, sponsored by the American Legion, wer...
WAITSURG -- Parents with children in grades 5-12 are invited to attend the Waitsburg School District HIV/AIDS Parent Preview Night on Wednesday, February 26, from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the school library, located in the Waitsburg Elementary Building (184 Academy Street). Following a preview of the materials, parents who wish to have their child excluded from participation in the HIV/AIDS Prevention Program may sign a release form. State law requires that parents or guardians attend such a meeting before they can have their child or legal wa... Full story
Preston Hall Board Room, Wednesday, February 12, 2014 Board members: Ross Hamann, Christy House, Marilyn Johnson, Randy Pearson, Greg Zuger Heard reports from: Elementary Principal, Secondary Principal, Athletic Director, Transportation/ Maintenance/Facilities Supervisor and Superintendent. Passed second reading of Policy/Procedures 5011: Sexual Harassment. Passed Policy/Procedures 4130: Title 1 Parent Involvement revisions....
PJPRD Activity Center, Thursday, January 9, 2014 Commissioners in attendance were Doug Venn, Matt Tunell and Patsy Walsh Adams. Commissioners Shull and Buley were absent. The job description for Pool Manager/CPO was presented and approved. Security needs were discuttes. Tunell will find out if the project is eligible for Risk Management funds from the Association of Washington Cities. Pool Manager Lee Conlee discussed the need of either replacement or repair of the sand filter valve before summer. A Strategic Planning session was set for... Full story
2 Grief Support Group(2nd & 4th Thursdays) 6:30 p.m. First CongregationalChurch (214 S. 3rd Street,Dayton) This is an ongoing, opendiscussion group offeringgrief support. New participants are welcome. CallTeeny McMunn at 509-386-5287 with questions. Home and School Association Meeting Waitsburg ElementarySchool 6:30 p.m. Agenda to include information about the Title 1program and services at theelementary school as well asa review of the Title 1 ParentInvolvement Policy/Procedures. Input from parents isneeded. 22 Winter Farmer's Mar... Full story
February 21: Dick Brunton, Ted Hopwood, Rich Pierson, Travis Wood, Joshua Wood, Chris Huwe and Molly and Mandy Hays. February 22: Cheri Maxwell, Gerald Morgan, Charles Morgan, Tristien Cook, Alexandra Bloor and Nicole Eastwood. February 23: John A. Reese, Jay Thomas, Jane Conover Waldher, Jason Cook, Becky Harshman, Margaret Gibson, Heidi Sickles and Brandon Cole. February 24: Susan Segraves, Jason Wheeler, Helen Porter, Eric Nunn, Wanda Gales, Dane Henze, Misty Reid, Andy Maib, Martha Kenney, David Danforth, and David Baker. February 25...
Dayton Feb. 11 Residential burglary on E. Patit Avenue; unknown ifanything was taken. Child abuse reported at E. Park Street.Reckless driver reported on Highway 12; state advised.Possible violation of protection on E. Washington Avenue. Feb. 12 Possible DUI reported on E. Main Street. Feb. 13 Report of people not obeying crossing guards at elementary school. Stray horses reported on N. Touchet Road.Harassment reported on N. Touchet Road. Report of fraudon E. Tremont Street. Feb. 14 Bicycle found abandoned in City Park. Civil matterregarding... Full story
