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  • Dayton museums

    The Times|Aug 27, 2020

    The Dayton Historic Depot and the Boldman House Museum are re-opening. Starting Wednesday, August 26, the Depot will be open from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. The Boldman House Museum will be open Wednesday and Friday from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. and Saturday from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. To accommodate health concerns of the guests and employees, the museum will be managing visits a bit differently. For a tour of either museum, call (509)382-2026 for an appointment. Due to tight quarters in the buildings, only one social group will be admitted at a time,...

  • First free "Little Library" installed by the Friends of the Dayton Memorial Library

    Michele Smith, The Times|Aug 27, 2020

    DAYTON—The Friends of the Dayton Memorial Library have installed their first free Little Library in the courtyard of the Historic Dayton Depot Museum. Books for children and adults stocked in the Little Library are provided by the Friends of the Library. The books come from donation and from library books which have not sold in their book sales. People who take a book can also leave a book. The main goal is to get books into the hands of the public and let them travel among readers instead of be...

  • PIONEER PORTRAITS

    The Times|Aug 27, 2020

    Ten Years Ago September 15, 2011 [Headline] Daytonites: You Own It, You Fix It. Council wants households to pay for “side sewer” repairs. Waitsburg resident Jane Butler, age 90, has deep family roots in the Touchet Valley through her husband, Bob. Butler has lived in town for about 50 years, non-consecutively, and is being honored for her family history with the Pioneer of the Year award from the Waitsburg Historical Society. “I feel honored,” Butler said of the award. Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Kovach of Bellevue, Wash. and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Be...

  • Teeny McMunn: My Recipe Box

    Teeny McMunn, The Times|Aug 27, 2020

    Another one I didn't make, and probably won't as it has sour cream, but it got 5 stars. Some of the reviews mentioned adding bacon and cheese, and more seasonings. I'm sure like most salads, you can make it to your own liking. Even fresh tomatoes would be good in it or beside it. I think it would make a good sandwich also, with fresh broccoli sprouts. INGREDIENTS: 1 large head cauliflower, cut into small chunks 4 ea hard-boiled eggs (or more to taste) chopped 1 c. creamy salad dressing (such as Miracle Whip) 2 stalks celery, diced 4 ea green on...

  • Participants in 2020 Sherwood Trust Community Leadership Program

    The Times|Aug 27, 2020

    WALLA WALLA—Sherwood Trust is convening a group of community-minded leaders of all experience levels for its 2020 Community Leadership program. The program begins in September and culminates in the summer of 2021 with a collaborative project. This year, the program will be online, with 45 people participating. Meet the 2020 Community Leadership program participants below. Alayna Brinton, Ali Rodgers, Alicia Western, Amy Watkins, Ana Aguilar, Anastasia Curtis, Angie Peters, April Martinez, Candi Walmsley, Catalina Garza, Chris Hyland, C...

  • Progress made on the Rattlesnake Fire, in the Pomeroy Ranger District

    The Times|Aug 27, 2020

    PENDLETON—On Monday morning, the Northern Rockies Incident Management Team (IMT) 3, took command of the 400-acre Rattlesnake Fire, located approximately 20 miles south of Pomeroy. Firefighters initiated suppression efforts on Sunday afternoon. A twelve-person crew was transported to the fire by helicopter to begin building containment lines along the southwestern edge of the fire. Two helicopters supported ground resources by dropping water on the fire to slow the spread and cool down hot spots. Fire behavior was low to moderate on Sunday e...

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