Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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Wheat truck driver Janean Struckmeir watches as (l to r) Earl Struckmeir, Hal White, and Tom Wagar check out a troublesome combine before heading out to the field early on the morning of July 15. Struckmeir drives for John Grant and Son Farms and welcomed Times reporter Dena Wood on a ride-along for our Harvest Issue. See story on Page 9....
WAITSBURG – "I understand that when an announcement is made that Nestle' is evaluating business opportunities in a community, it raises a lot of emotions. Water is an emotional topic," said Nestle' Waters Natural Resource Manager Bruce Lauerman as he opened his presentation at the city's July 20 city council meeting. In the case of Waitsburg, that may be an understatement. Even harvesting farmers left their fields early to join the nearly 100 people who filled the chairs, lined the walls, and f...
DAYTON—At a special meeting on Monday the Columbia County Commissioners moved to award P.O.W. Contracting, Inc., from Pasco, the contract to build a new county transfer facility. The new station will replace the temporary facility after a fire destroyed most of the necessary operational equipment, and seriously damaged the integrity of the transfer station main building, in July, 2015. P.O.W. submitted the low bid of $633,633.30, and County Engineer Andrew Woods met with the commissioners at t...
TOUCHET VALLEY – The cities of Dayton, Waitsburg, and Walla Walla are all taking part in this year’s National Night Out (NNO) campaign on the evening of Tuesday, August 2. Last year’s NNO campaign involved citizens, law enforcement agencies, civic groups, businesses, neighborhood organizations and local officials from over 15,000 communities from all 50 states. In all, over 37 million people participated in NNO in 2015. National Night Out is designed to heighten crime awareness, generate support for local anticrime efforts, strengthen neigh...
Nico Valé Harri was born to James and Kelly Harri on April 22, 2016 at 9:37 p.m. at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Walla Walla, Wash. He weighed 7 lbs. 13 oz. and measured 20.5” long. Nico’s grandparents are Dr. James and Mary Harri and Ed and Cathy Lambert. His great grandmothers are Dorothy Lambert and Isabelle (Betty) Crabtree....
Gerald and Carol Pulliam are celebrating their 50th anniversary on August 5, 2016 at United Brethren Church C.E. Building at 1106 S. 4th St., Dayton, Wash., from 6-8 p.m. Gerald is retired from Columbia County Health Dept. and Carol worked at several canneries as an EMT first aid nurse. They were married in Dayton, Wash. On Aug. 5, 1966 and reside at their home on South Touchet. Their children, Yvonne and Gerald and wife Nina Pulliam are hosting the celebration....
Ten Years Ago August 3, 2006 Jeff broom of Waitsburg was elected to serve as Allocations Chair for the Walla Walla United Way Board of Directors at the annual meeting on July 18. The United Way and Combined Federal Campaign jointly raised over $435,000. Community members like Carol Guay of Waitsburg spent a relaxing afternoon in the front yard of the Bruce Memorial Museum painting 4” X 4” tiles that will be placed on one of three “Unity Walls” in Waitsburg, Dayton and Prescott, part of the Sherwood Trust-sponsored Community Leadership Program....
WAITSBURG – The Waitsburg Preschool is accepting applications. This is a free preschool program for children who are 3- or 4-years-old by August 31. Complete an application at the Waitsburg Elementary School office. Classes begin Sept. 12....
WAITSBURG - The Waitsburg City Council will hold a community meeting at 7 p.m. on Tues., Aug. 2 at Waitsburg Town Hall to discuss Nestle’s interest in potentially building a bottled water facility in Waitsburg....
WAITSBURG - Waitsburg High School will hold sports information meetings at the following times: Volleyball, Aug. 10, 7 p.m., WHS auditorium Football, Aug. 11, 7 p.m., WHS auditorium Cheerleading, Aug. 15, 7 p.m., WHS cage Cross Country, Aug. 16, WHS auditorium Athletes will be provided Sports Packets and Athletic Code of Conduct information at that time, as well as, game schedules and coach expectations. We will also review sports physicals to make sure everyone is current. Please remember sports physicals are good for two years. Athletes will...
WAITSBURG – The Waitsburg Commercial Club has distributed detailed questionnaires to local political candidates asking about their views on law enforcement and crime prevention, growth management act and zoning, economic development, emergency preparedness, citizen voice, taxing efficiency, and more. Responses to the questionnaires will be posted on the Waitsburg Commercial Club Facebook page for anyone interested in learning more about each candidate’s position....
STARBUCK – The fourth annual Swim the Snake event will take place at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 13 at the Lyons Ferry Marina. This year’s event also includes a competitive paddling/kayaking opportunity. Visit the website at www.swimthesnake.org to find times, course information, and regulations for both the paddling and swimming events. The entry fee is $25 and includes a commemorative T-shirt, swim cap, transportation from the marina to the park, a bottle of water and slice of fresh watermelon. The event is a fundraiser for the Dayton and Pom...
[Editor’s note: This article, including the above heading and subhead, appeared on the front page of The Waitsburg Times in its July 28, 1916 edition. Harvest was running a little late that year.] The past week has proven ideal for the ripening of grain altho (sic) a little breeze Monday and Tuesday started the shattering of the wheat a little. The first of the week will see many machines in the field as most of the farmers are all ready and have their harvest crews together, awaiting only the sufficient ripening of the grain. Harvesting is a...
The presidential nominee quoted Franklin D. Roosevelt and Thomas Paine, the most radical of the Founding Fathers. He asked all Americans for their support. “More than anything else,” he said, “I want my candidacy to unify our country; to renew the American spirit and sense of purpose. I want to carry our message to every American, regardless of party affiliation, who is a member of this community of shared values.” This was Ronald Reagan, accepting the nomination of the Republican Party on July 17, 1980, at Joe Louis Arena in Detroit with a...
Canada’s wheat farmers still have more than a month before they start the bulk of this season’s grain harvest, but they’re already worried about where to store a bumper crop. Even though growers planted less after prices fell last year, beneficial weather boosted the outlook for yields across Canada’s Prairies. The potential for near-record output means farmers are stocking up on grain bags to store wheat on the ground amid expectations that bins and silos will be overflowing. “There’s such a demand because the crop looks so big this year,...
Dear Editor, I want to take a moment and thank Perry Dozier for his eight years of passionate service to our community and for his outstanding leadership on the Walla Walla County Board of Commissioners. We should all thank Perry for his excellent representation on the board which serves our community. Whoever takes Perry’s place on the board of commissioners not only has big shoes to fill but also must be a good representative of our community. The commissioner of a district deals with the constituent issues in that district but that same c...
Dear Editor, To all the brave fire fighters who fought the fire at Mace Matheny’s property here at Starbuck, Washington, on Sunday, July 17 and Monday, July 18, I cannot express to you how grateful I am that no one was injured and none of the equipment was damaged. Had the hitch not been broke on “Big Red” (my wheel tractor), I could have quickly disked a fire line to try and contain the fire. Both Mace and I thank you all, from the bottom of our hearts. Doris Matheny Starbuck...
Dear Editor, As has been reported, area residents provided significant input at the well-attended city council meeting on July 20 when Nestlé Waters North America (NWNA) announced its interest in evaluating Waitsburg as a potential location for a bottled water facility. Given the initial concerns voiced, it is understandable the city council unanimously moved to halt field investigation by NWNA until they have had more time to evaluate the proposed project. NWNA respects the city’s decision and has ceased all field activities. We are co...
There was something for all when more than 60 volunteers from the New Old Time Chautauqua came to Columbia County last week. From the community potluck at the Lewis and Clark Trail State Park on Monday night, to the parade and the workshops in the Dayton city park on Tuesday, and to the vaudeville-style program in the Dayton High School auditorium on Tuesday night, the community was engaged in a way it has not been since the last Chautauqua came to Dayton in 1929. On Tuesday, during the day, I...
DAYTON-Ten-year-old Kaylee Coleman, of Dayton, is one of nine children, from around the Walla Walla Valley, taking part in the Walla Walla Area Crime Watch Chief for a Day program. All of the children have been matched up with actual police chiefs, sheriffs, fire chiefs and Washington State Patrol chiefs, and will participate in the Walla Walla National Night Out activities on Aug. 2. Kaylee has been matched with Superintendent Don Holbrook from the Washington State Penitentiary in Walla Walla....
WAITSBURG – You won't find to-go cups at Dynamite Art + Coffee, and that's not simply out of concern for the environment, though it is a factor. Proprietor Claire Johnston opened the coffee shop, located at 119 Main St. in Waitsburg, with the intent of creating an environment where customers can escape the hustle and bustle of modern society and take a few minutes to just relax and enjoy. "We have this beautiful space and I want people to come in, relax, enjoy the lovely environment, drink f...
WAITSBURG – Waitsburg’s city council approved an action plan endorsed by the Waitsburg Fairgrounds Committee, that will allow Terry Hofer to manage RV parking and camping at the Waitsburg Fairgrounds. The plan was approved at the July 20 meeting pending the approval of a more detailed lease agreement. In his introduction, Hofer said he has lived in the area his entire life, owned the Palm Club Tavern for several years, managed the American Legion for several years, was actively involved in the...
WAITSBURG – Having grown up in the wheat country of Condon, Ore. and after living in Waitsburg for over 20 years, you would think I would have taken advantage of the opportunity to spend a day in the harvest fields. Sadly, I hadn't, until this year. It took the enthusiasm of Janean Struckmeir, who eagerly invited me ride shotgun while she drove harvest truck, to get me curious enough to see what she was so excited about. Janean typically spends her days working as a dietary assistant manager at...
Outlook is good for elevators operating for the first time under NWGG banner DAYTON – Every year in the Touchet Valley and surrounding areas, the second half of summer is known as harvest season, which many refer to simply as "harvest." The season sees many teens and college students on summer break come back to work for local farmers during this labor-intensive season. On top of those who work cutting the fields themselves, are those who work for the elevators that store the product until it i...
Times advertising manager and food columnist Teeny McMunn presents our readers with a special “Recipe Box” this week, featuring five scrumptious courses guaranteed to satisfy the hardest-working harvest crew members out there. Pull up an empty cooler, grab a plastic knife and fork and get ready to gorge on some great chow. No Recipe-Recipe When I called my friend, Joan Smith McMunn, I asked her if she had any harvest recipes. Her reply was as follows: Well, as I remember the long, hot, harvest season we used to have, we did the noon meal for...
