Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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WAITSBURG - City Councilman and longtime Waitsburg resident Scott Nettles has thrown his hat in the ring to run against incumbent Mike Hewitt for State Senator of the 16th District. He announced his candidacy last week but has not yet filed to run. Nettles said he will run on the Democratic ticket. "I've been kicking the idea around for the last couple of year," Nettles said. "I want to make sure (working people) have a voice." Nettles said because Hewitt has recently run unopposed, it felt...
Betty Joan Webber, age 82, entered into rest on May 8, 2012 at her home in Prosser. She was born on October 6, 1929 in Walla Walla, Washington to Ralph and Velma Baim and was raised and educated in Waitsburg, Washington. Betty married her high school sweetheart and they celebrated 63 years of marriage on March 20, 2012. They continued to make their home in Waitsburg until settling in Prosser for the last three years Betty is survived by her husband Cecil, daughters, Susan Webber, Karen Hermanns and her husband, Charles, and her brothers, Allen...
Harry Lee Peterson died May 2, 2012. He was born on October 2, 1930 to Mildred Barnedt Peterson and Albert Peterson on a ranch outside of Prescott, Washington. After living in California, Oregon and Nevada he settled in Phoenix Arizona. He worked for the Arizona Department of Transportation for over 30 years. He is survived by a brother Richard Dean Peterson of Dayton Washington, stepsons Richard, and Gary Logelin of Phoenix, and by longtime companion Ida Frazier of Phoenix.... Full story
DAYTON - Dayton's Lady Bulldogs collected hits despite the heat in Tuesday afternoon's softball game against the Liberty Christian Patriots. Dayton beat the Patriots previously, 13-1, and, 13-4, in a doubleheader that paved the way for Tuesday's home field matchup against the same team. "We played them last Thursday and swept them," Dayton assistant coach Desirae Jones said. "They are a pretty young team, but they are not to be overlooked." Pitcher Samantha Harting held the Patriots without...
WALLA WALLA - The Dayton and Waitsburg- Prescott track and field teams had some surprising and great successes at subdistricts last Wednesday at Martin Field in Walla Walla. The top eight finishers in each event will be on their way to compete in districts on May 17 and 18 in Clarkston. For being such a small team, the Bulldogs had a great showing at subdistricts and will be sending athletes to districts in a variety of events. Veteran trackster Adam Strohbehn had a great day last Wednesday. He qualified for districts by placing fourth in the...
WALLA WALLA - The WP Tigers clawed their way past the Dayton Bulldogs, 6-0, last Saturday at Borleske Stadium in Walla Walla, earning the regionals berth and the third place District 9 trophy. The Tigers will next play in Adna this Saturday. Their competitor has not yet been announced. "We worked hard all week," said WP head coach Dustin Snedigar. "The kids were ready to play on Thursday." All of that good practice leading up to the game gave WP the confidence it needed to take down the...
DAYTON - Touchet Valley Arts Council Productions, the team that has produced many musicals for Dayton's Liberty Theater stage, is staging the family favorite "Annie" this fall. Elizabeth Arabelos Jagelski will direct the hit musical, based on Harold Gray's comic strip "Little Orphan Annie" that debuted in the New York Daily News in 1924. An informational meeting will be held at the theater on May 22 at 6:15 p.m. to cover the audition process and schedule. Anyone interested in performing onstage or helping out behind the scenes is welcome to... Full story
WAITSBURG - The Waitsburg FFA capped off another year with dessert and awards Thursday, May 3 at the annual banquet with plenty of pomp and circumstance. Opening ceremonies included the officers recitation of their job duties and the symbolism of their organization. Award Winners and Honorees: Parents and Community Members: Dean Wass, Pam Alexenko, Veronica Deal, Micah Winnett, Jim Wilson, Deven Desalvo, Jerry and Peggy Hall Businesses: Odako Club, Wilbur-Ellis (Todd Scott helped write a grant... Full story
May 16: Gladys Cadruvi, Helen Hall, Bobbie Jean Thomas, Sherrie Land, Genny Menino. May 17: William Keith, Sally Geiger, Kurt Wittman, Elizabeth Mech, Eric Keith, Drew Bennett and Janelle Meier. May 18: Becky Hodges, Dinah Lindsey, Virginia Reece, Vicki Ruley, Tessa Dutton, Tyler Knox, Sean Stonecipher-Sollars. May 19: Gerald Hawks, Jim Hansen, Gerald Collingwood, Terry John, Everett White, Walter Richard White, Joan Summers and Jimmy Crawford. May 20: Nektarios Reese, Wanda E. Johnson, Brandee Wheeler, Don Glover, Greg Reser, Judy Largent,... Full story
Waitsburg 5-8 The theft of a generator was reported on Sixth Street. 5-9 The possible theft of an Xbox and a snowboard was reported on Sixth Street. 5-12 An abandoned rolled vehicle was reported on State Route 124. 5-13 Theft of flower planters was reported on Sixth Street. Dayton 5-8 Inmate work crew at Dayton Historic Depot. Theft reported on Gallaher Road, advertisement sign. Bicycle found at the fairgrounds. Assault reported on West Main Street. Electrical fire reported on Baileysburg Lane. 5-9 Theft of registration from vehicle reported...
Lately, I've been talking about the rose wine because this easy-to-drink, semi-dry (meaning less than sweet) wine is making a big resurgence on the American wine scene. The rose is a beautifully hued wine, rolling in spicy tart nuances and it would seem the wineries of our region are aware of the rose's new popularity. This year, 90 percent of our local wineries have produced either a very dry or the familiar pink semi-sweet rose wine to their portfolios and sales are brisk. The wine: Walla Walla's Cavu Cellars produces a 2010 Barbera Rose...
Ten Years Ago May 16, 2002 The Will James Society gives a collection to Waitsburg Elementary School Library. The library at Waitsburg Elementary is the recipient of a 17-book collection of the works of noted Western author and artist Will James. Twenty-Five Years Ago May 21, 1987 The Vandal Booster Club prompts board to propose a total 9-12 sports cooperative. A letter from the Waitsburg School Directors to Prescott Schools proposing joint cooperation between Prescott and Waitsburg for athletic programs in grades 9-12, academics, physical...
WAITSBURG -- Long before the popularity of the Buena Vista Social Club, Eddie Manzanares was in Cuba soaking up its music. Born in 1963 in Vera Cruz on the Mexican Gulf Coast, Manzanares would join other youths from his community on cultural exchanges to the Caribbean Islands. His group would show off Mexican dances and songs, while bringing home the Son Montuno, a uniquely Cuban musical genre that blends the Spanish guitar and lyrical traditions with the spice of Afro-Cuban percussion and...
HISTORICAL SOCIETY OPENING WAITSBURG - The Waitsburg Historical Society will have a grand opening of the Wilson-Phillips House from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 19, at the Wilson-Phillips House. The addition to the Bruce House campus was the result of a generous donation by Mary Phillips. The home was a contemporary of the Bruce House, built in 1884 by Silas and Alice Wilson. The builders had family connections to Velma Auer, Elizabeth Abbey, Dorothy Lloyd and Jan Eastman. The Wilsons were responsible for the stained glass windows in the...
In the March 10 issue of the Times, the story "Shuba: 'I Ruined Everything'" misstated who had not been arrested or convicted of a crime in Columbia County. The report from Prosecuting Attorney Rea Culwell said Joseph Shuba had not been arrested nor convicted of a crime since moving to Dayton.... Full story
Risk...something that is always present in our world, sometimes less and sometimes more. The term gets used as if it is a kind of boogeyman monster that'll getcha if you don't watch out, so "it" has to be avoided at all costs. The reality is that risk is welded to reward. There is no return on any investment, including time, effort or money, without some form of risk. Even hiding gold coins under the floorboards of the back porch has its risks. Since most of us have some kind of investment, i.e. 401(k) or savings accounts, we all have to at lea...
Supporting Our Students During Standardized Testing W AITSBURG - As the Waitsburg School District middle and high school students begin standardized testing each spring, they know they have support. The Odako Club, a women's service organization that has been in town for about 60 years, assembles goodie bags and writes encouraging messages that are handed to students when testing begins. "They know that somebody is encouraging them," said Jean Miller, a member of the Odako Club. "They know...
The Dayton City Council last Monday night voted unanimously to award its yearly contract to publish legal public notices in the "legal" newspaper that offered the best rate, which was the Times. Our team is grateful and honored to fulfill this role. The Times has a long history of publishing legal notices for Walla Walla County and its agencies. Last summer, Columbia County Superior Court Judge William Acey designated the Times a legal newspaper of record for Columbia County as well, prompting the city and the Columbia County to put out...
WAITSBURG - For the first year ever, the Waitsburg annual parade and Classic Auto Show will be held on the same weekend, so dust off your parade floats and wash and wax your classic car because it's going to be an event like this town has never seen. This Friday and Saturday will be jam-packed with autos, music, parade entries, candy and plenty of vendors and activities. This weekend marks the annual occurrence of Waitsburg's horse races, the Days of Real Sport. Because the past two years have... Full story
DAYTON - The trial date is set for Daniel Baxter, a transient man charged with eight counts of burglary who had eluded police for many months in Columbia County. Baxter, a 34-year-old drifter with ties to Montana, California and Pennsylvania, will appear in front of a judge for his bench trial May 30, 31 and June 1. Baxter is facing 28 different charges from the Columbia County Prosecutor's Office. Those charges are eight counts of residential burglary, six counts of possession of stolen... Full story
STARBUCK - The Starbuck community received some good news last week that its post office, which was in danger of being closed, will stay open. But, this good news is mixed with bad news because the post offices in Prescott, Dixie and Starbuck will see their operating hours reduced. Verna Foley, a Starbuck community member who runs Darver Tackle with Darcy Linklater, said she was thrilled to hear the news last Thursday that the small town's post office would stay open. "I do everything through the post office," Foley said. "I don't trust the...
