Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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WAITSBURG - "Can I see you put some fruit or a vegetable on your plate? How about an orange?" encouraged a smiling Susan Wildey. The Summer Food Services Program Supervisor laughed as she turned her attention to the trio of boys anxiously awaiting seconds. "You beasts! Five more minutes and you're first in line." Waitsburg's first Summer Food Program has been a hit with many local kids, but Wildey says numbers will need to double in order to ensure the program continues next year. State...
HUNTSVILLE - Huntsville residents Bill Beckmeyer and grandson Alex Breland kicked off their summer by fulfilling a longtime dream. The pair -- who "do everything together" -- added a new adventure to their resume - a week-long fishing trip in Soldatna, Alaska. Beckmeyer and Breland - dubbed "the boys" by Breland's mother, Cara Watts - live next door to one another in Huntsville and love spending time together. Their favorite pastimes are hunting and fishing. When asked their favorite hunting... Full story
Round by round scores: Friday afternoon: Two-man teams, alternating shots - Waitsburg 4, Dayton 1 Friday night: Two-man teams, alternating shots - Waitsburg 2.5, Dayton 3.5 (W 6.5 to D 3.5) Saturday morning: Two-man, best ball - Waitsburg 2, Dayton 4 (W 8.5 to D 7.5) Saturday afternoon: Two-man scramble - Waitsburg 3 Dayton 4 (W 11.5 to D 11.5) Sunday morning: Singles - Waitsburg 5, Dayton 8 Final Score - Waitsburg 16.5, Dayton 19.5...
DAYTON - With unseasonably cool weather in store, the Dayton and Waitsburg Teams teed off last weekend in the fourth annual Touchet Valley Ryder Cup Tournament. Dayton came away with its fourth straight title, after a very close tournament. Waitsburg took an early commanding lead after Friday's first round, but Dayton slowly pulled its way back, evening the score at the end of Saturday's second round, before winning Sunday's round. "What a bunch of great players!" said Dayton captain Kim...
DAYTON - Two Touchet Valley teens quite literally "brought it home" this month. Waitsburg's Emma Philbrook attended Evergreen Girls State while Dayton's Matthew Warren attended Evergreen Boys State - and each walked away with the state Samsung Legion Scholarship. High school juniors who are a direct descendent of a U.S. veteran who served during a period of war and are delegates to either American Legion Boys State or American Legion Auxiliary Girls State programs are eligible to apply for the...
DAYTON - Ensign Sara Schlachter was commissioned as an officer the United States Navy Sunday afternoon during a ceremony at the Columbia County Courthouse here. Schlachter, 26, and a 2008 Dayton High School graduate, was given her oath by State Representative Terry Nealey in front of the courthouse steps. Members of Dayton's American Legion Post 42 presented colors and stood by as her oath was taken. A crowd, including Schlachter's parents, Alan and Terri, and several other Legion members,...
PRESCOTT - The steering committee for Prescott's Vacant Lot project meat on Sunday June 20 for a debriefing, to pick a name for the lot and to decide on what needs to happen next. The lot was named The Prescott Plaza by a unanimous committee vote, according to committee member Patsy Adams. The committee will meet with Matanovic at noon at the Tuxedo Restaurant on July 8 to discuss the project, see what lessons were learned and to address unfinished work. Work left to be completed includes: caps on banner poles, make adjustments to two of the...
Tamastslikt Cultural Institute will offer free admission on Friday, July 4. Tamastslikt celebrates the traditions of Cayuse, Umatill and Walla Walla tribes with dramatic exhibits, artwork, interactive exhibits and a Living Culture Village. Admission to the Institute is free to everyone the first Friday of every month.... Full story
More than 300 dancers and 25 drum teams will celebrate their heritage at the 20th Annual Pow Wow to take place at Wildhorse Casino July 4 - 6. Dancers will perform traditional dances Friday, July 4 from 7 p.m. to midnight, Saturday, July 5 from 1 p.m. to midnight and Sunday, July 6 from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. Vendors will offer native arts and crafts, apparel and food. The event is free and open to the public....
WAITSBURG - When Imbert Mathee, former publisher of The Times, interviewed artist Gail Gwinn last August, Gwinn wasn't yet ready to display her art publicly. The move from Whidbey Island to Waitsburg, followed by home renovations and the building a studio left her needing time to ease back into her art. Time must have done its restorative work because Gwinn's works are now on display at both the Coppei Café and Treasure Artists Cooperative next door. Gwinn once painted photorealistic...
WAITSBURG - Well-wishers bid a fond farewell to Coppei Café owner Allison Bond, while serving up a warm welcome to new operators Emry and Sandy Kleck, at Sunday night's welcome/ farewell party. The café was filled with patrons who mingled, visited and laughed as they enjoyed good drinks and tasty tri-tip. "It was a great party! We even had people stop in who had never been down before," said Bond. Emry Kleck prepared specially seasoned tritip steak on his custom grill before a rotating a...
Dear Editor, As former president of the Washington State Sheriffs' Association, I have had the distinct pleasure of working closely with Sheriff John Turner for the past four years. Sheriff Turner has proven himself to be an enthusiastic man of leadership, vision and unquestionable integrity who deeply cares about the law enforcement profession and the citizens of Walla Walla County. He constantly strives to find innovative ways to improve services to the citizens of the County. Sheriff Turner is both highly educated and experienced in law...
[Editor's note: This week we bring you what we hope will be a continuing Times feature: a look at an issue that has broad as well as local implications. Following are several excerpts from news features and opinion pieces from Washington and nationwide regarding the upcoming battle to reauthorize the U.S. Export-Import Bank.] A U.S. agency that helps foreign companies buy American-made products is facing the biggest test in its 80-year history as House Republicans press to shut the U.S. Export-Import Bank. Companies including Boeing, General... Full story
Last week, I took my first plane trip in eleven years. Naturally, I'd forgotten a lot about those things since I was five, including the heavily standardized script the flight attendant rattles off before takeoff. (This serves the convenient double purpose of emergency instructions and mild sedative.) But on the first leg of the trip, I was lucky enough to get a steward who didn't mind taking a creative riff or two: - "The lavatory is that small door down towards the back. It's the only door on...
[Editor's note: In July 1946, America was celebrating its recent victory in World War II, while also beginning its recovery from the trauma of that war. The July 5, 1946 issue of The Waitsburg Times featured an editorial written by its publisher at the time, Carl P Dilts. We bring it to you again, 68 years later.] T he Declaration of Independence was the most important political document ever conceived for man's preservation. To secure freedom, the colonists fought for six long years, christening a new nation in blood. The American temper was...
July 4: Tucker Alleman, Kelly Rice, Dona Jean Smith, Suzanne Robert, James White, John McCaw. July 5: Gina Wilson, Karen Gilson, Neil Carpenter, Sierra Segraves. July 6: Roger Beckel, Leo Cobb, Donna Groom, Milt Priggee. July 7: Joann Willis, Margaret Wilson, Tim Presler, Lloyd Keith, Louie Branson, Tawnya Richards. July 8: Allan Wilson, Rick DeVaney, Susan Archer, Aricka Huwe, Kylee Henry. July 9: Michael Henze. July 10: Bob Butler, Billie Leroue, Patricia Dunn, Roberta Osborne, Bob Swenson, Michael Kiefel, Rami Feryn, Al T...
Waitsburg June 24 Vehicle prowl reported on Wheatland Drive, nothing taken. June 26 Vehicle prowl on W. 4th Street, two handbags with clothes and driver's license taken. June 28 Vehicle prowl on Jay Street, medication and check taken. Prescott June 25 Theft of medication from residence on E. 3rd Street. June 28 Vehicle from Walla Walla was recovered on W. 2nd Street, no arrests or suspects. Dayton June 23 Multiple traffic citations on Kellogg Hollow Road. Traffic citation issued on Kellogg Hollow Road. Traffic citation issued on Highway 261....
4 July 4 in Starbuck 9 a.m. to dusk Head to Starbuck for a Swap Meet, Community Yard Sale, Redneck Games, and live music. There will be fireworks at dusk if the wind is calm. Waitsburg March & Picnic Noon - 2ish Gather in front of Waitsburg Hardware Store at noon to watch the Veteran's March or grab a flag and join the parade. Bring a dish to enjoy the potluck at the park following the parade. The Hardware Store will provide hot dogs and beverages. 5 Downtown Farmer's Market Dayton Historic Depot Courtyard 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Enjoy produce, food,... Full story
STARBUCK - Registration for the second annual Swim the Snake fundraiser swim for the Blue Mountain Resource Conservation and Development Council, the Dayton Swim Team and the Pomeroy Swim Team is underway. The swim will take place August 9 with registration and check-in from 9 a.m. to 10:45. The swim begins at 11 a.m. The swim is a recreational swim (not a race) across the Snake River from Lyons Ferry State Park site to the Lyons Ferry Marina. The swim is open to anyone 10 years and older. Participants under 15 must swim with a designated... Full story
NOTICE: The Waitsburg City Pool will be closed Friday due to the 4th of July holiday....
Ten Years Ago July 8, 2004 Carol Clarke believes her experiences in every aspect of the educational field will give her a unique perspective in her new role of superintendent. Dr. Clarke, who replaces Robert Johnson as the Elementary School Principal and District Superintendent, started o the job this week. Two weekends ago a small group of local 10 and 11 year olds made their way to Spokane for one of Spokane's most exciting events; Hoopfest. Waitsburg's Seth Deal, Tre Brannock, Zach Bartlow, and Justin Zuger formed the "Four Aces," a... Full story
Waitsburg Celebrates with Veterans' March WAITSBURG - Waitsburg residents are invited to join the Veteran's March on Main Street at noon on July 4, followed by a potluck in the park . A brief ceremony will take place in front of the Waitsburg Hardware Store before the march. All are welcome to participate - just grab a flag and join the parade. A potluck lunch will take place at Preston Park following the parade. Bring lawn chairs and a side dish, chips or dessert to share. Waitsburg Hardware... Full story
