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  • National Night Out

    The Times|Aug 11, 2016

    Families visited informational booths, watched demonstrations, toured emergency vehicles, ate free food and ice cream, and enjoyed a free night swim at Waitsburg's National Night out at Preston Park on Aug. 2....

  • Residents Speak Out on Nestle´

    Dena Wood, The Times|Aug 11, 2016

    WAITSBURG – It was a full house at Waitsburg Town Hall on Aug. 2, as citizens of Waitsburg and surrounding areas made their voices heard at a special city council meeting for the purpose of discussing the possibility of Nestle' Waters North America building a water bottling plant in Waitsburg. Mayor Pro Tem Marty Dunn said the meeting would last just one hour and set a two-minute speaking limit as he warned the crowd against name calling and asked for "polite and interested people" to share t...

  • 4-H Quilters Ready Their Pieces for the Fair

    Dena Wood, The Times|Aug 11, 2016

    DAYTON-Last week several 4-H youth and their helpers were busily creating hand-tied, log cabin-style lap quilts, decorative throw pillows and matching pillow cases, in anticipation of the 2016 Columbia County fair in September. Head instructor Carla Thorson said that each participant was given an instruction sheet, a shopping list, and a paste-up square, per 4-H regulations, before beginning on them. This year everyone is doing the same size and style," she said. "Next year there will be an...

  • Andrew Richard Juris

    The Times|Aug 11, 2016

    Andrew Richard "Dick" Juris, age 90 years, died August 6, 2016 at the St. Mary Medical Center. He was a long time farmer in Columbia County and resident of Dayton. Dick was born March 29, 1926 in Cle Elum, Washington. His parents were Andrew and Katherine Davis Juris. He graduated from Cle Elum High School with the class of 1944 and soon after enlisted in the Army Air Corps and served until the end of WWII. Dick graduated in Sociology from Washington State College in 1950. While at WSC, he met...

  • Pioneer Portraits - August 11, 2016

    The Times|Aug 11, 2016

    Ten Years Ago August 17, 2006 A Waitsburg teen has returned from a summertime trip to the British Isles as part of the 50th People to People Ambassador Program. Jessica Mason, 16-year-old daughter of Gerald and Kathy Mason of Waitsburg, was one of seven young people from the area to participate in the program, first founded in 1956 by former President Dwight D. Eisenhower. The Waitsburg School District approved its 2006-2007 budget at its July 26 meeting, adopting a budget that conservatively projects student enrollment, said Carol Clarke,...

  • "5 Days in Dayton" Day Camp

    The Times|Aug 11, 2016

    DAYTON - Dayton SDA Church (1525 4th St) is hosting “The Dreamer” day camp based on the story of Daniel 2. Children ages 4-13 are welcome to attend. Camp runs Aug. 8-12 from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m....

  • AMERICAN PICKERS to Film in Washington

    The Times|Aug 11, 2016

    Mike Wolfe, Frank Fritz and their team from the hit television series AMERICAN PICKERS plan to return to Washington to film episodes of their show in September. AMERICAN PICKERS is a documentary series that follows skilled 'pickers' Wolfe and Fritz as they hunt for valuable antiques. The duo is always excited to find sizeable, unique collections and to learn and share the interesting stories behind them. They are equally interested in meeting the characters who curate and house these...

  • State Park Free Day, Aug. 25

    The Times|Aug 11, 2016

    OLYMPIA – In honor of the National Park Service Centennial, the Washington Sate Parks and Recreation Commission is offering a free entrance to state parks on Thurs., Aug. 25 – their 100th anniversary. Day-use visitors will not need a Discover Pass to visit state parks on that day....

  • Birthdays - Week of August 11

    Aug 11, 2016

    August 12: Seth Deal, Gordon Gilmore, Abby Hyder Barrantes, Darleen Dozier, Shawn Smith, Suzanne Schulke, Mia Becker, Bess Herndon, Patsy Fouste, Keaton Jean Larsen. August 13: Shawn Thomas, Tammy Wood, Mark Leid, Angela Williams, Forrest Waltermire. August 14: Jim Wills, Gary “Bubba” Brookshire, Lassie Wittman, Pamela Cresswell, Betty Kress, Joan Helm, Daniel Stanley. August 15: Kathy Patton, Courtney Durkee, Erica Grende, Jean Hofer, Nicholas Lloyd, JoAnn Gagnon, Jennifer Lambert. August 16: Roberta Long, Jerry Hall, Tammy Pauley, Patty Fro...

  • IAN SMAY: MY SUMMER AT THE TIMES

    Ian Smay, The Times|Aug 11, 2016

    My name is Ian Smay, and for the last three months, I have spent my summer break as an intern/freelance writer for The Times. In less than a week, I will move back to Pullman to start my sophomore year at Washington State University. I attended Dayton High School where I graduated with the class of 2015. When I was younger, journalism was not the route I had planned in life. I wanted to work in sports as a trainer. Sometime around my freshman or sophomore year of high school, that changed....

  • The Most Compelling Reason to Never Talk Politics on Facebook

    Caitlin Dewey, The Washington Post|Aug 11, 2016

    There has never been a worse time to declare your politics publicly, according to a new and nationally representative online poll conducted by the Rad Campaign, Craig Connects and Lincoln Strategies. This year’s survey, the second in a biannual series, found that nearly a third of all Internet-using adults self-report that they’ve been “harassed online for expressing political opinions.” That abuse is highest among Democrats, the highly political and those ages 55 to 64. It’s also nearly double the rate of political harassment that users report...

  • GUEST COMMENT: PATRICIA WILSON

    Patricia Wilson, The Times|Aug 11, 2016

    I was one of those who attended the community meeting last Tuesday, August 2nd. I found it really ugly. It is really sad to see the Waitsburg community torn apart like this. But a few things I noticed – one woman stated she did not want a water bottling plant in the Walla Walla Valley. Until one is planned for the Walla Walla Valley, I am not sure if she personally has anything to protest. Waitsburg is in the Touchet River Valley. I heard one woman say she wants to keep Waitsburg the way it is and does not want it to change. It is too late – Wa...

  • Political Cartoon - August 11, 2016

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  • Bill Poolman's Last Harvest

    Michele Smith, The Times|Aug 11, 2016

    DAYTON--Bill Poolman has been farming and harvesting soft white wheat in Columbia County for the past fifty-two years. But this year will be his last, said his wife Joanne, who posted a heart-felt tribute to him on Facebook last week. "I was not prepared for the impact of watching my husband on his antique MH2 make the final cut, the final dump of wheat into the red Dodge truck, or watch him climb out of said combine, for the very last time. It feels like an era has come to an end," she posted....

  • Dayton Swimmers Compete at Championship Meet

    Ian Smay, The Times|Aug 11, 2016

    COLFAX – Every summer, kids from Dayton and the surrounding areas get the chance to compete against other kids in the Whitman County Swim League. The summer league ends each year with the teams and their members fighting it out for top honors in Colfax, at what is known as the county meet. This year was no different, as the swimmers from Dayton traveled to Colfax on Sunday to showcase their skills one final time for the summer of 2016. Dayton had numerous kids provide strong showings over the w...

  • Sheriff Gives Quarterly Update

    Dena Wood, The Times|Aug 11, 2016

    WAITSBURG – Walla Walla County Sheriff John Turner presented his quarterly sheriff's office update at Waitsburg's July 21 city council meeting. Turner took advantage of the full house – most were in attendance to learn more about Nestle's interest in potentially building a bottling facility in Waitsburg – to address what he says is a strong need for a dedicated county drug and task force. In his update, Turner said he was pleased that the sheriff's office has received 219 calls from Waits...

  • Council Considers Bond Refinance

    Michele Smith, The Times|Aug 11, 2016

    DAYTON—Senior Vice President of D/A/Davidson and Bond Underwriter Jim Nelson was on hand at the Aug. 8 city council meeting for a bond financing discussion. The city is looking into refinancing two forty-year USDA loans with revenue refunding bonds in order to take advantage of historically low interest rates. Nelson outlined scenarios for the Phase I loan, 4.25% and Phase 2 Loan, 4.50%, which could each be refinanced at approximately 2.70%, and which could yield a potential net savings of 8...

  • Elmer Hays Researched Waitsburg Springwater System History

    Aug 11, 2016

    Editor’s Note: In light of recent interest in Waitsburg’s water situation, we thought our readers would appreciate this column written by Vance Orchard in Touchet Valley Ramblings, which first appeared on Feb. 15, 1990. We are reprinting the portion of that pertains to the city’s springwater system. Getting water to residents of Waitsburg is the chief concern of Elmer Hays as the City Engineer. Water supply for Waitsburg has also captured the attention of Hays, who has researched the system supplying the city possibly more than anyone else....

  • Business of the Year

    The Times|Aug 11, 2016

    The Waitsburg Clinic staff was formally presented with a plaque for being the 2016 Waitsburg Commercial Club Business of the Year on Tuesday....

  • Husband and Wife Artists Showcase Contrasting Styles

    Dena Wood, The Times|Aug 11, 2016

    DAYTON – Starting in August, Dayton’s Wenaha Gallery will be playing host to the works from the husband and wife duo of Joyce & Randy Klassen. The artistic couple will display a contrast of styles, as Joyce uses torches and waxes to create encaustic pieces while husband Randy uses tidy watercolors for his easel-mounted paintings. The couple from Walla Walla, whose art reflects the opposite of their normal personalities, are being welcomed by the people at Wenaha. Randy is the son of Jacob Kla...

  • Teeny McMunn: My Recipe Box

    Teeny McMunn, The Times|Aug 11, 2016

    This salad recipe comes from the same friend who shared her chicken/poppy seed salad recipe from last week. She said she often serves them together with fresh crescent rolls. I suggested last week to serve the chicken salad over greens, but if I made this for the same meal, I would serve it without the bed of greens. Spinach, chopped/and mixed greens if desired 1 pt strawberries, sliced 1/4 c. sliced chopped onion 1/4 c. cooked bacon, crumbles 2 TSPS almond slices 2 TSPS sesame seeds Dressing 1/...

  • Ready for a Paint Job

    The Times|Aug 11, 2016

    Roy Ramirez, of General Parts and Paint in Walla Walla, presents a $1,000 gift certificate to Dayton's Kari Dingman, who was the winner of the Sponsor's Choice award at this year's All Wheels Weekend in Dayton. The award has been given each year for several years by General Parts and Paint and PPG Auto Refinishing to the owner of a car or truck that is in the process of restoration. Dingman's truck is a 1953 Chevy 3100 pickup. "I need to do some body work to it and repair some rust spots before...