Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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WAITSBURG-During their August 15 meeting, the Waitsburg City Council agreed to delay a decision on what to do with the grandstand structure at the Waitsburg Fairgrounds. Council members said they want to wait until the city's Parks and Recreation District is up and running. The council made the decision to resurrect the district at its June 20 meeting. One of the main purposes of the new district will be to sort out issues at the fairgrounds, including the fate of the grandstands, booking events...
DAYTON-"Dirty Hands and Country Fans" is the theme of this year's 128th Columbia County Fair. From the opening ceremonies at 9 a.m. on Sept 7 until the fair closes at 5 p.m. on Sept. 9, expect to see a mix of new and traditional activities. "Things are coming together. We have a pretty good team right now," said Fair Board President Matt Johnson. Johnson said a few more reliable volunteers would be welcome, to help with fair activities. "There will be even more variety at this year's fair,"...
Ten Years Ago-September 4, 2008 Progress on the “Paint the Town” Project has built some momentum with pledges of paint, discounts and cash. Project volunteers met with building owners to make color decisions this week, so painting can begin in earnest this weekend. Buildings that are planned for painting this weekend are the EZ Way, Farmers Café’, and the Weller Library. Prep work will be done on the Whoopem Up Hollow Café, jimgermanbar, AMO Art and the Cenex Station over the next week so they will be ready for painting the following weekend...
August 30: Lee Bergstrom, Jake Harshman, Tristan Michael Dunn, Chance McDaniel, Kendra Smith. August 31: Tim Quigg, Tammie Witt, Dara Roberts, Marshall and Maverick Counts, Mark Leroue, Jr. Sept. 1: Leslie Yancey, Allison Huwe, Janis Huwe, Todd Hawkins, Ronald William Winnett, Travis Roberts, David Mahoney, Mathew Witt, Donna Thomas, Mrs. L.O. Gardner. Sept. 2: Bob Wright, Marjorie Lowe, Kirk Huwe, Sherry Cook, Jordan Ely, Darlene Damm. Sept. 3: Delbert Mock, Glenn Bickelhaupt, Alice Mercer, Michael Adams. Sept. 4: Rosella Bains, Doris Worden,...
WAITSBURG—Graveside service for Francis “Frank” Brown, 98, who died June 24, 2018, will be held at Waitsburg City Cemetery on Sept. 8 at 9:30 a.m. A reception will be held at noon in the Fireside Room at the Washington Odd Fellows Home, 115 Miriam St., in Walla Walla....
Last week, The Times reported that Suzi Tasker is opening her new business, Wenaha Wellness, at Main Street Salon. Tasker’s business will actually be located at Creative Designs, on Main Street....
WAITSBURG—Coming off a 0-9 season, DW football coach Troy Larsen says his team is hungry to correct the program. Larsen says he has great confidence in his senior class, who will lead the team. Senior starters include Brayden Miller, who will play tight end/slot back on offense and defensive end. Jack Willis will play offensive tackle and defensive end, Jarred Williams will play offensive tackle and middle linebacker, Chris Andrews will play wide receiver, and defensive back, Carson Allessio will play offensive guard and defense tackle, D...
Varsity Football Date Opponent Location Time Fri. Aug. 31 Columbia Burbank Columbia Burbank 7 p.m. Fri. Sept. 7th DeSales Dayton 7 p.m. Fri. Sept. 14th White Swan White Swan 7 p.m. Fri. Sept. 21st Medical Lake Medical Lake 7 p.m. Fri. Sept. 28h Mabton Dayton- Homecoming 7 p.m. Fri. Oct. 5th Liberty Christian Liberty Christian 7 p.m. Fri. Oct. 12th Kittitas Kittitas 7 p.m. Fri. Oct. 19th Columbia Burbank Waitsburg - Sr. Night 7 p.m. Fri. Oct. 26th Tri-City Prep Tri-City Prep 7 p.m. Head Coach -...
WALLA WALLA-"We are decorating Sunday," said the post on the Waitsburg FFA's Facebook page. "Please meet [at] 10 a.m. Bring extra supplies such as zip ties, wire, or side cutters if you have them." The accompanying picture showed pink letters on a black background: "I CAN'T KEEP CALM IT'S FAIR WEEK." The reference was to the upcoming 152nd Walla Walla Fair and Frontier Days. On paper, the event lasts a bit less than a week, kicking off this Wednesday and ending on Sunday. But as far as...
I had asked for zucchini recipes a few weeks ago. When I got to work last week, this, along with another one was typed on a sheet of paper and dropped through the mail slot. Sherri Erikson had her number on the bottom of the page, so I gave her a call to ask a few questions. She also gave me a recipe for Cheesy Green Chile Zucchini Soup that she said is great. Now that it is cooling off a bit, I think I will try it next. I do need some zucchini, though, hint hint. ***See below my review of last...
