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Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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It is fair season, and Walla Walla Fair and Frontier Days kicked of the fun from August 31 to September 4. Swine, horses, cattle, goats, but no poultry this year. To make sure poultry exhibitors could still participate despite the bird flu, entries consisted of photos and stuffed chicken stand-ins. Next week is Columbia County Fair from September 9 to 11....
WALLA WALLA-At the Walla Walla Fair and Frontier Days this past weekend, the region's students competed to show the four-legged friends they raised over the summer. In each livestock class (steer, sheep, goat, and swine), students from Waitsburg, Dayton, and Prescott had noteworthy achievements. Starting with the steers, Elsie Mann of Waitsburg FFA won FFA Grand Champion Market Steer and Overall Reserve Champion Market Steer. Mann has been showing since she was nine and understands the importanc...
WAITSBURG-Richard Harbuz is an overlander explorer making his way on an electric scooter. He has ridden the well-outfitted scooter from his home in Colorado across Canada to Alaska. And back again, finding his way to Ten Ton Coffee in Waitsburg. As a self-described overlander, Harbuz enjoyed taking his bike and riding long distances from his home. After suffering a back injury while working in his daughter's home, he found it difficult to ride his bike. He missed being able to take off on his...
DAYTON—Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris tells the story of a widowed cleaning lady (Lesley Manville) in 1950s London who falls madly in love with a couture Dior dress, and decides that she must have one of her own. After she works, starves and gambles to raise the funds to pursue her dream, she embarks on an adventure to Paris which will change not only her own outlook, but the very future of the House of Dior. The Rotten Tomatoes “Tomatometer” has this movie as 95% fresh, and audiences agreed with 93% favorable reviews. The Guardian review states “W...
To the Editor: An article on the front page of the September 1 issue of the Dayton Chronicle reported that Commissioner Charles Amerein responded to a community member at the Aug. 22 commissioner’s meeting by saying that he has “learned to investigate first before making accusations”. I found this to be in contrast to recent statements made by Commissioner Amerein. Mr. Amerein claims that a flag rally, where he gave opening comments, was held at the Dayton Historic Depot “because that was where it was believed the ‘Betsy Ross’ flag was pulled f...
To the Editor: I would like to address the fear-filled letter submitted to the Chronicle in the 9/1 edition from Seth Murdock. Mr. Murdock, there is simple way for you never to have to worry about a “Drag Queen Story Time” and it is so easy that anyone can do it: Don’t go to one. Otherwise, please rein in your fear mongering. I’m happy that you believe that Commissioner Amerein possesses conviction and courage. But convictions are personal and subjective, as is courage. There isn’t a ‘one-size-fits-all suit of conviction that we all can pul...
To The Editor, In last week’s Dayton Chronicle, Seth Murdock’s letter of support for the re-election of Commissioner Chuck Amerein took issue with, among other things, a drag queen storytime in Ketchikan, Alaska, gender nonconformity, noodle spined citizens, and blue hair (a color he seems to find particularly disturbing, as his letters often make reference to it as a hue most despised). I personally had a hard time making the connection between drag queens and the reelection effort of a county commissioner, but I have an incomplete und...
To the Editor: The recent negative controversy about book selection at our local library is really frustrating. It is so easy these days to be critical of the trustees, director and staff when it comes to book selection. In order to serve the entire community a wide selection of books needs to be offered. Having this wide selection, the public is then able to check or not check them out. It is really the parent’s responsibility to guide and supervise their children in the book selection process. Director Vanderbark and his staff are doing a w...
Dear editor, It has come to my attention that one of our elected officials has taken it upon herself to block people from commenting or engaging with her on her official government page. The First Amendment does not permit a public official who utilizes a social media account for all manner of official purposes to exclude persons from an otherwise-open online dialogue because they expressed views with which the official disagrees. This behavior offends the constitution and the principles of transparency. Shutting down discourse and creating...
DAYTON— According to the ACLU, the right for constituents to express themselves freely to their elected officials is protected under the First Amendment. Comments on an official’s page may be unpleasant to read, and they may feel it is personal; however, it is protected speech. Recently, a Dayton City Council member has engaged in blocking at least one community member because of the spirit of their behavior. Social media, including Facebook and Twitter, have been recognized by the Supreme Court as “perhaps the most powerful mechanisms avail...
D-W 34 -- Granger 0 DW COMBINE-The D-W football team won their first game of the season on Friday, September 2, in Waitsburg. D-W did not let Granger get into the endzone and celebrated with a 34-0 win. Quarterback Monte Pettichord ran the offense, which saw the Wolfpack scoring each quarter. Senior Hudson Reser's three TDs and sophomore Lucas VanHoose's two interceptions and a fumble recovery were highlights of the evening. Jarod Hankins led the team with six solo tackles; Kaylub Prather and...
Pamela Jean Hermanns passed away at home in Waitsburg on July 1, 2022. She was born on May 26, 1959 to Howard and Dona Jean Weeks Smith. She was 63. Pam was raised and lived most of her life in Waitsburg. She was active in 4-H raising and showing championship steers. She also showed horses and was on the Waitsburg Days of Real Sport court in 1976. She spent many a day cleaning out barns and training steers to lead. After graduation from Waitsburg High School in 1977 she attended Spokane...
WAITSBURG-The newest members of the Weller Public Library in Waitsburg, started work this past Saturday. Sarah Roberts and Amanda Withers join Librarian Twila Tate in opening the doors with new books, computers, and programs for patrons to enjoy. As a rural library, funding is always a challenge and the open hours for the public are still limited to 16 hours per week. The new staff seem determined to create programs and offer services to make each open hour inviting and educational. The new...
. WAITSBURG-Artist Dez'Mon Omega Fair described his new installation in Waitsburg as "bright and inspired, an immersive draped and piled display of the artist's newest work: large wall-size drop clothes depict orbs on orbs on orbs, organs of reproduction and gestation, the eyes of indecipherable Earth and alien creatures, planets form and eggs dissolve." Much of the artwork was created over two months in the large auditorium of The Liberty Theater in Walla Walla. Fair created an organic and symb...
WAITSBURG—On Sunday night at American 35, Dominic Fazzari was drawn to the vintage upright piano. Diners were given a mini concert by the talented 13 year old from Walla Walla. The young muscian commanded attention with his first song, Bohemian Rhasody by Queen. He said he started playing five years ago and takes piano lessons from Ilene Tyler. His teacher has encouraged his journey, allowing him to investigate his taste in music. Asked how he chose the music he plays, he credited a youtube c...
I call this series "Just Vignettes" because that's what they are, just short snapshots of things that have happened to me or have been told to me. I can vouch the stories you read here are mostly true. One of my Navy friends in Japan had recently acquired a Japanese girlfriend. Through her, he was picking up little tidbits about Japanese society which may have escaped me. Returning to the Navy base late one night, my friend asked me, "Did you ever wonder why pachinko parlors seem to be packed wi...
Ten Years Ago September 6, 2012 The City of Waitsburg is seeking grant funding for kiosks that would honor the memory and history of Wait’s Mill and the Lewis and Clark Corps of Discovery. The city, with the help of Jeff Broom, the president of the Waitsburg Historical Society, recently applied for a $13,000 grant from the state Community Economic Revitalization Board. Broom said the grant opportunity came across City Administrator Randy Hinchliffe’s desk and he decided to take a shot at it. “It sounded good,” Broom said. “It would be a real...
Cauliflower is one of those versatile vegetables that I love experimenting with in the kitchen. It is suitable for countless cooking methods, all of which bring out and enhance different flavor profiles. Fried, grilled, or seared, this snow-white crucifer particularly comes to life with a little browning or charring. Here, roasted cauliflower is pureed with walnuts, aromatics, and bright fresh parsley, to create a creamy yet light pasta sauce. Ingredients: 1 small head cauliflower, cut into flor...
Greeter, comforter, and medical assistant (certified CAT SCANNER) has quietly passed on calmly with medical assistance after a long, slow decline from organ failure. Nike came to the Dayton Veterinary Clinic as a very small kitten in August of 2005. She promptly made herself at home, and made herself the "Boss". Over the years, she became our primary client greeter and the face of the front desk. She was good at checking out people, usually their purses. In the exam rooms she checked out cats,...
The Times spotted in The Big Easy. Reader Tom Elstrom brought a copy of his local newspaper along for an epic cross-country road trip, including this stop in New Orleans where he soaked up the sounds and flavors of the French Quarter. C'est magnifique!...
The Times on Mackinac Island, Michigan Willie Hobson lives in North Carolina. He worked at the Green Giant cannery in the summers of 1962, 1963, 1964, and 1968. He said, “I have been a subscriber of The Times ever since—over 50 years. Here is a picture of me and my wife Judy, taken high above the city, overlooking the harbor....
WAITSBURG-New and old businesses opened their doors to show resitdents and visitors what town has to offer. Art, food, wine, cocktails, espresso, desserts, classes, music, and experiencses were on offer....
Taking a little over two-mile stroll around Bennington Lake in Walla Walla is a relaxing way to spend a Tuesday morning. Spotting different birds with the changing of the seasons and walking with experienced "birders" is educational no matter your age. The walk along the lake takes place every Tuesday starting at 8 am and is available to all who enjoy the outdoors. Bird-watchers bring their binoculars and walk alongside the very knowledgeable Mike Denny. Denny knows the birds by sound and sight...
