Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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WAITSBURG-On the afternoon of Aug. 8, Jake Adams got the phone call no one wants to receive. The Papé territory manager was working near Minnick Hill when his wife called to say there was a wheat fire and flames were heading toward their home. Moments later, the Fire District No. 2 volunteer received a call from dispatch. "The fire was initially toned for Miller Road, which is just over the hill. The house wasn't even in the picture yet. When I heard that, I called dispatch and let them know...
DAYTON-The Dayton Chamber of Commerce announced the resignation of Executive Director Melissa Bryan in an Aug. 12 in a Chamber press release. Bryan, who served as assistant director prior to stepping into the role of executive director in March of 2018, will leave her position effective Aug. 31. "Melissa has worked hard to keep the Chamber office looking professional and welcoming. Many improvements have taken place under her direction," said Chamber President Brian St. Clare. Assistant...
WALLA WALLA County—Walla Walla County Emergency has made keeping abreast of emergency updates even easier with a new feature on its emergency notification system. Citizen Alert enables residents to sign up for notifications using their mobile phone. To sign up for notifications, text your Walla Walla County zip code to 888777. You will receive a reply with an option to select Spanish language and will be signed up for mobile phone notification. You will also be notified if you travel in another region that uses Everbridge Emergency N...
Freshly cut fields of wheat and rolling hills merge to create a unique artistic display in these photos captured by Times Publisher Lane Gwinn....
Ten Years Ago August 29, 2009 Wheat harvest should be done by early next week. Several farmers around Waitsburg reported some fields yielding 100-plus bushels per acre, McCaw added. Yield and quality reports-quite good yields and good test weights with low dockages-remain as previously reported. “It appears the rains did not hurt the quality in the area,” he said. Photo caption: Waitsburg High School student Alex Leathers spends some of his summer vacation on Dan Leathers’ “The Kisutch...
Dayton Senior Round Table Lunch Menu Dayton Senior Center 403 E. Patit St. 12 p.m. Thurs., Aug. 22 Salisbury Steak Mashed & Gravy Capri Veggies Salad/Wheat Bread Oranges/Milk Tues., Aug. 27 Spaghetti Mixed Veggies Salad Garlic Bread Peaches/Milk Thurs., Aug. 29 Pork Chops Au Gratin Potatoes Carrots Broc Salad/Roll Pudding/Juice/Milk Waitsburg Senior Lunch Menu Waitsburg Presbyterian Church 504 Main St. 11:30 a.m. Tues., Aug. 20 Meatloaf Mashed Potatoes Vegetable Cookie/Bread Milk...
More battery-operated cars and trucks are making their way onto streets and highways, so why not trains? That may not be too far off if BNSF tests are successful. BNSF Railway and Wabtec (formerly GE Transportation) are developing a battery-electric high-horsepower road locomotive--the type that moves freight trains between Seattle and Chicago. Once all the equipment and support systems are in place, the plan is to run tests between Stockton and Barstow, California, (350 miles) beginning in late 2020. BNSF and other railroads are already using...
Dear Editor, Our heartfelt thanks to all who helped put our wheat fire out last Thursday afternoon. The McCaws...
Dear Editor, Heartfelt thanks go out to fire districts and local farmers who responded to our fire this Thursday off the middle Waitsburg Road. With winds and wheat crop fueling the fire, our ranch homestead and buildings were surrounded by flames, and the selfless actions of the volunteer fire crews and farmers are the only reason the homestead was left unscathed. Fire districts in Walla Walla and Columbia counties as well as area farmers, please know how much we appreciate you and the time and effort you dedicate to this area to keep us...
Dear Editor, Last week’s column by Don Brunell tries to address the challenges we share in providing adequate energy supplies but is a disservice to the aggressive efforts of Washington state citizens, businesses and elected officials in developing efficient lasting solutions. By rewriting selected negative news reports on recent legislative decisions in Sweden and ignoring numerous other factors relevant to our very difficult energy choices, he feeds the often promoted attitude that industrialized countries must simply stop progressive policie...
WAITSBURG—The Third Annual Waitsburg Block Party will take place on Orchard Street between Sixth and Seventh Streets from 5-9 p.m. on Sat., Aug. 17. Bring a side dish to share, chairs and your own beverages. Music will be provided by Walla Walla DJ. Enjoy an evening with family, friends and neighbors....
WAITSBURG—Students can register for school in Waitsburg Aug. 19-22 from 8 a.m. -4 p.m. On Thurs., Aug. 22, Waitsburg School District offices will remain open until 7 p.m. High school students will be able to pick up class schedules, get locker combinations and Skyward and school district passwords....
WAITSBURG—Fall athletes and their parents are encouraged to attend a fall sports clearance night in the Waitsburg High School auditorium on Tues., Aug. 20 at 6:30 p.m. Meet the coaches and complete paperwork for volleyball, football and cheer....
DAYTON—The August Cup of Joe will take place at the Smith Hollow Schoolhouse (113 N. Front St.) on Wed., Aug. 21 at 7:30 a.m. School representatives will welcome the new school year by sharing upcoming plans, providing budget and sports combine updates and more. Coffee and breakfast provided. Free and open to the public....
The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) asks citizens who see smoke in their area, that may be a possible wildfire, to gather as much information as possible and call 911 immediately. “We would rather check out false alarms or the same incident multiple times than have something go unreported. We need the public’s help to detect and notify us of fires,” said DNR Communications Manager Janet Pearce....
Banner Bank Customer Services Representative Kim Julian took these "red sky at night" photos from her backyard on Aug. 7. Thanks, Kim! Please send your beautiful, funny, interesting or strange photos to dena@waitsburgtimes.com....
August 12 Violation of Protection Orders: A woman was arrested on "D" Street in Prescott for violation of a court order and trespassing. August 11 Found Property: Property related to ongoing cases was located on Middle Waitsburg Road. August 10 Theft: A man reported gas theft on W. 3rd in Prescott. Malicious-Criminal Mischief: Damage was discovered to a gas tank on a pickup on W. 1st Street in Prescott. The fuel was drained and a sprayer was taken. July 31 Fraud – Credit Card/ATM: Waitsburg victim’s credit card was used fraudulently twice at...
Weekend storms spared paddlers and swimmers who participated in the 7th Annual Swim the Snake event at Lyons Ferry on Saturday. The swim and paddle event is a fundraiser for local youth swim teams and the Blue Mountain Resource Conservation and Development Council. It is sponsored jointy by BMRC&D, the Port of Columbia and the Waitsburg Commercial Club. The event is held annually, on the second Saturday in August....
OLYMPIA—The Washington State Parks Winter Recreation is in need of winter sports enthusiasts to serve on the Winter Recreation Advisory Committee (WRAC) or the Snowmobile Advisory Committee (SMAC). Committee members review vital issues and advise the State Parks Commission and staff on program policy and funding priorities for snow removal, trail grooming, sanitation, education and enforcement. Members are appointed by the commission and may serve up to two three-year terms. The committees meet at least two weekends each year, once during t...
OLYMPIA—The Washington State Dept. of Archeology & Historic Preservation (DAHP) recently announced that applications to request funds through the Heritage Barn Rehabilitation Program are now available. The program, established in 2007, assist with rehabilitation projects to stabilize and preserve designated Heritage Barns across the state. “The Heritage Barn Preservation Initiative has achieved the objectives of saving historic barns while raising awareness and educating the public about the critical role of agriculture in our economy and her...
August 16: Roberta Long, Jerry Hall, Tammy Pauley, Patty Froke, Maita Hagedorn. August 17: Addisen Ford, Pauline Stanton, Kenneth Leaverton, Casey Davison, Lance Munden, Larry Williams, Ken Graham. August 18: Kay Pettichord, Wiley Miller, Angela Hopkins, Clark Hulce, Nicole Page, Levi Fluharty, Paula Cooper, Jeanie White, Keith Williams, Alex Dill, Janell Groom, Chris Wood, Vincent Wright, Madison McCaw. August 19: Nicki Johnson, Steve Barr, Lucas Mohney, Georgia Rose Leisure, Brandon Crawford, Christopher Rohlfing. August 20: Deric Davidson....
DAYTON-Fifty-three Touchet Valley kids enjoyed performing live on stage in the Missoula Children's Theater (MCT) adaptation of Pinocchio last week. Of those, about a dozen were new to the stage according to Liberty Theater Manager Mike Ferrians. Ferrians said the MCT visits began taking place shortly after the theater's remodel in 2001. For many children, a part in an MCT production is the first step towards participating in Touchet Valley Arts Council (TVAC) live productions. The MCT, a...
Yesterday is such a charming movie with an (almost) all-Beatles soundtrack that is hard to be too tough on it. So as long as you aren’t a stickler for logic, it is fun ride with an interesting premise. After a worldwide blackout, the Beatles and their music are completely wiped from existence, except in the memory of one man. Singer songwriter, Jack Malick (Hamish Patel) has been struggling to make a career in music by playing to less than enthusiastic, local audiences while working part-time i...
Artists have always found a way to make beautiful art out of the most toxic materials. Traditionally, oil paint not only used toxic pigment like cadmiums and colbalt, it was also common to use hazardous solvents like turpentine or mineral spirits to thin paint and clean brushes. Over the last few decades, paint manufacturers have worked to replace or modify toxic pigments in their products. This was done for economic and liability reasons, but the result has made oil paint one of the safest...
DAYTON-The Dayton Dog Park has been a godsend for Dayton's four-legged friends and their owners, since it officially opened in Sept. 2017. The early morning hours, and the hours after supper are a testament to its popularity, said Charlie Oribio, the Friends of the Dayton Dog Park's (FDDP) board chairman, who is also a happy Labrador owner. Oribio said during the summer months it is common to see four or five people, and their dogs, in the park, on any given day. Since its inception in 2017...
