Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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WAITSBURG – Walt Gobel officially tendered his letter of resignation as mayor of Waitsburg on Tuesday afternoon. Gobel, who was easily re-elected to his sixth term in April, said he was stepping down because he felt his reputation has been irreparably damaged over his role in negations with Nestlé Waters North America. "When our voters and taxpayers put me in office it was an indication that they respected and trusted me to make decisions for the good of the community. I honestly feel that my re...
Walla Walla County Commissioner, District 2 Randal Son 575 Todd Kimball 473 Michael Bates 451 Melissa J Hansen 382 Jacob Radke 239 Don Gibbard 197 District 16 State Representative, Pos. 1 Rebecca Francik 3,858 William ‘Bill’ Jenkin 2,975 Skyler Rude 2,407 Mary Ruth Edwards 2,318 Allen Pomraning 1,670 District 16 State Representative, Pos. 2 Terry R. Nealey 8,242 Gary Downing 3,919 Ricardo Espinoza 1,072 Top 2 finishers in each race move on to general election. Results are preliminary. See County Auditors’ websites for full election resul...
DAYTON – A wildfire that started Saturday afternoon about seven miles south of Dayton on North Touchet Road was mostly contained by Monday morning. The fire burned about two miles along the hillside west of the road, from the Wolf Fork Road turnoff to milepost eight, near Running T Ranch. It was reported that the fire started when a mower hit a rock near milepost seven and started a small grass fire. The fire got away from residents attempting to put it out, due to high winds. According to P...
While students are enjoying time away from their classrooms and desks, Waitsburg Elementary instructional staff are assuming the role of students. In order to implement Journeys, the newly adopted English Language Arts program, teachers and paraeducators received an introduction to the new materials in a full day of training on June 30th. "It is anticipated that this program will make a real impact on student achievement so making sure they are aware of and using all parts of the program is...
Ten Years Ago August 10, 2006 John and Marilyn Stellwagen, owners of Waitsburg Hardware and Mercantile, have started the process of fixing up the exterior of the 1882 building originally built by L.L. Powell. The process involves scraping and repainting the exterior brick, and removing some of the façade applied to the building decades ago to “modernize” its appearance. Prescott Party Line: The fire district made one medical run and a fire run which was located on the McCaw farm east of Prescott. The blaze was in standing grain and stub...
PRESCOTT - The Prescott Community Church is sponsoring a potluck dinner at the Prescott Park on Aug. 7 from 4-7 p.m. The church will BBQ and provide meat, condiments and beverages. Please bring a salad and/or dessert. For more info. call 7-509-956-8970...
WAITSBURG - The Waitsburg School library will be open from 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays for children to sit and read and check out books. There will be a guest reader every Tuesday. Summer reading is open to all students and siblings of students attending Waitsburg schools....
WAITSBURG - Fall sports information meetings are as follows: 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, 6 p.m., WHS Auditorium...
DAYTON – Auditions for the Missoula Children’s Theatre production of The Princess and the Pea will be held at the Liberty Theater on Mon., Aug. 8 from 10 a.m. to noon. Those auditioning should plan to stay for the entire two hours, and some cast members will be asked to stay for a rehearsal immediately following auditions. The production has room for 50-60 roles, and all students entering first grade to those entering their senior year of high school are encouraged to audition. No advance preparation is necessary. Rehearsals run Monday thr...
DAYTON – The clearance night for middle school and high school fall sports will be Tues., Aug. 9 in the high school auditorium at 6 p.m....
WAITSBURG – The Waitsburg Commercial Club announces Community Conversation at Waitsburg Town Hall on Thurs., Aug. 18 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. This is a positive process to discuss local and regional issues of priority and concern for members of our community. The executive board of the Commercial Club encourages attendance and input. Community Conversations are used to help identify priorities and set goals to support efforts to build a better future for everyone in our region. Refreshments will be provided....
PRESCOTT – Bring your show car or just spend a relaxing afternoon in the park during Prescott’s annual car show, Aug. 13 from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Prescott Park....
August 5: Dale “Skip” Buroker, Jonathan Schuler, Jo Ann Hansler, Bill Clayton, Dianna Riggs, Debra Davison, Michael Collie, David Murphy, Melanie Hevel. August 6: Seth Reese, Adelle Smith, Rita Pierson, Elizabeth Cole, Doris Hulce, Kelly Zuger, Abigail McKinley, Jackie Helm, Kathy Baker, C.J. Horlacher, Les Hyder, Bill Ramsey, Billie Jean Towers. August 7: Dale Ford, Tim Huwe, Kevin Richardson, Brooklyn Smith. August 8: Ginny Butler, Jeremiah Bennett. August 9: Kaye Wagoner, Tish Hulce, Adam Rogers, Tracy Gluck, Robert Anderson. August 10: Sky...
I don’t live in Waitsburg, but I own a business here, and I definitely have a stake in its economic future. So it’s been puzzling to me to see the reaction of many Waitsburg residents to the news that Nestle Waters is considering purchasing water from the city and building a bottling plant here. This has the potential to provide new revenue for the city, create some good new jobs and increase the tax base. The outrage started as soon as word got out that there might be rumors that Nestle mig...
The Democratic line on Donald Trump is beginning to sound - bear with me on this - a little like arguments made for continued government funding of public broadcasting. One the one hand, we’re told, public money makes up only a small part of the Public Broadcasting Service’s budget. On the other, cutting that allegedly small amount would do irreparable harm to American civilization. You understand what’s meant by these arguments, but you want to say, “Well, which is it?” Hillary Clinton’s general-election campaign hasn’t begun in earnest, but...
Dear Editor Thank you to all the fire departments and the farmers with equipment who came to fight the fire at my place on Saturday night. I also want to thank everyone who stopped by with kind words and phone calls to commiserate. Your support means a great deal. Ivadell Nordheim Waitsburg...
Dear Editor, It is long overdue that I take the time to thank the Waitsburg Community Fire Department and Ambulance Service. Time after time you have shown your dedication and professionalism in the work that needs to be done. This happens oftentimes as a sacrifice to your families. Thank you to each of you. It is reassuring to know that in a time of need that you will be there. I feel lucky to be in the midst of such qualified and dedicated people. Thank you! John Stellwagen Waitsburg Hardware...
DAYTON- The summer reading program at Dayton Memorial Library is coming to an end on Aug. 10, as preparations begin for the new school year, according to Vicki Zoller at the library. Zoller said a summer reading program ice cream social is planned for 1 pm. on Aug. 10, and winners of the reading challenge will be announced at that time. Two adults and one child each from several age groups will receive gift certificates. There will also be fun with water balloons, she said. On Mondays this...
DAYTON-The next time you are in the mood to elevate your being, visit Rey's Roast Coffee on Main Street in Dayton for conversation, and for coffee. On Friday, Regina Weldert, the proprieter of Rey's Roast Coffee, sat down with me for a little tutorial about the growing requirements for coffee beans, and to talk about her career path, from performing fieldwork in fish biology, to offering grateful customers the very best cup of coffee. Weldert said her interest in the science and chemistry of...
DAYTON—At their regular meeting on July 28 Columbia County Health System commissioners approved a resolution to create a link to Banner Bank on the CCHS website. This will allow a more convenient payment process for patients, and help make collection faster. CCHS Controller Tom Meyers also reported on June’s financial picture to the commissioners. Meyers told the board that June’s gross patient revenue was $93,000 higher than in May. He also said that outpatient revenue was strong and excee...
WAITSBURG – A suspicious fire originating just off Nordheim Road cast an orange glow over Waitsburg during the wee hours of a windy Sunday morning as fire crews and farmers rushed to stop the growing blaze. According to Columbia County Fire Marshal Kim Lyonnais, there is very strong suspicion that the fire, which came close to destroying several dwellings, was the result of arson. Investigation is continuing. Columbia-Walla Walla Fire District No. 2 Assistant Chief Brian Callahan said the standi...
WAITSBURG – Four outbuildings were devoured by flames on Timpey Road, behind Lewis & Clark Trail State Park on Saturday afternoon. Homeowner Tim Baker said the sound of explosions and his wife's yells woke him from a peaceful nap at exactly 1:55 p.m. About 30 minutes prior, Baker had been doing some grinding outside. As he worked on his first project, a spark flew and started a grass fire. Baker said he stomped it out and made a point to be extra diligent as he completed his second project. H...
WAITSBURG – No one from the community spoke at the school district’s sparsely attended July 27 budget hearing, leaving it to the board to approve and adopt a $4.2 million budget for the 2016-17 school year. At the same meeting the board authorized the district to run a revised capital improvements bond levy of $3.8 million on the Nov. 8 general election ballot. Next year’s budget was based on a projected enrollment of 270 students in grades K-12. This is down from the 2015-16 projected enrol...
Weller Public Library 212 Main Street, Waitsburg Hours: Mon. and Thurs. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Storytime: Mon., 10:30 a. m. “The Wolf Road,” by Beth Lewis (Mystery/Thriller/Suspense) – Elka was just seven, lost and hungry in the wilderness, when Trapper, the solitary hunter, took her in. In the years since, he’s taught her how to survive in this desolate civilization. But the man she thought she knew has been harboring a terrible secret. He’s a killer. And now that Elka knows the truth, she may be his next victim. Armed with nothing but her knife a...
