Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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The Grizzly Bear Complex Fire mostly stopped growing a couple of weeks ago, but it still covers about 116 square miles of the Wenaha Tucannon Wilderness and surrounding lands. While many areas in the interior of the fire still smolder away, fire crews from around the country, and even the world, are keeping the perimeter from growing. Last Thursday I got a close-up look at the efforts of some of the more than 1,000 people who were either fighting the fire then, or supporting the firefighting...
Luke Alexenko, of Waitsburg, spends some quality time with "Missy" at the 2015 Walla Walla Fair & Frontier Days last weekend. This is Luke's final year to show pigs with the Waitsburg FFA Chapter. See story on Page 7 to read about a "first-timer's" exeprience showing at the fair....
Elgin, Ore. – While recent weather has been useful in stopping the growth of Grizzly Bear Complex fires in the short run, fire managers know that it has just slowed the fire down for now. Firefighters are mindful of the extended forecast, which includes warm fall days, and the fact that large fuel that burn for a long time are extremely dry from the extended drought that has affected the Inland Northwest. With these factors in mind, the southern portions will continue mop-up, and containment lines along the south and west will continue to be re...
WAITSBURG – "When I thought of all the things that could possibly go wrong with growing a giant pumpkin, this is the last thing I would have expected," said Gayle Broom. Her group's pumpkin was the largest at the Walla Walla fair, weighing in at 195 ½ pounds, but failed to bring home a ribbon because of a (disputed) late entry. Broom grew her first giant pumpkin, weighing 114 pounds, in 2013 and took first place in the weight class at the Walla Walla County fair. In 2014, Rebecca W...
DAYTON – The Columbia County Transfer Station (500 Cottonwood St.) re-opened, following a recent fire at the facility, on Thursday, Sept. 3. The station is operating regular business hours but users will find the entrance and exit to the dump have changed during the temporary set-up. Normal business hours are Tues. and Thurs. from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sat. from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The transfer station accepts appliances, tires, oil, paint, paper, glass, aluminum, and cardboard. Green waste items are accepted through Oct. and should not be l...
Waitsburg High School FFA members are a hardy crew. . ....
A new national program encourages families and classes to visit national parks by allowing 4th grade students to obtain free annual passes to more than 2,000 federal recreation areas, including national parks, monuments and historical sites. From Sept. 1, 2015 through Aug. 31, 2016, 4th grade students can visit www.everykidinapark.com and play a game to access their Every Kid in a Park annual pass. They can then use the pass to treat their families to thousands of parks and sites across the country at no charge. The website also includes...
Ten Years Ago September 15, 2005 Ben Flathers found his calling in 1942 when he joined the U.S. Army and the Prescott farmer continued his service in the reserves as he blended it with his agricultural pursuits from 1947 through the 1970s. Flathers, 87, moved from his ranch residence to Wheatland Village Retirement Apartments in Walla Walla about a year ago and is being honored as the Waitsburg Historical Society’s 2005 Pioneer of the Year. Jack and Laurette McCaw were honored as the Waitsburg Booster Club Boosters of the Year in a plaque p...
DAYTON – Touchet Valley pastors are once again sponsoring a Living Proof Beth Moore live simulcast at Dayton’s Liberty Theater (344 E. Main, Dayton) on Sat., Sept. 14. This year’s theme is “Audacious”, which is also the title of Moore’s latest book. In “Audacious”, Moore shares the realization that her vision was incomplete and lacked something women were aching for. Moore identifies that missing link, spotlighting a turning point she says has the capacity to infuse any life with holy passion and purpose. Doors open at 8:30 a.m. and the ev...
PRESCOTT – The Prescott Community Library will host an Exercise Your Imagination: What Can You Create with 35 LEGO Pieces, after school on Tues. Sept. 15. The program is made possible by a grant from the Washington State Library. For more information call (509) 849-211 or email amy@wwrurallibrary.com....
First Appearance/Arraignment: Joseph John Richter, 31, homeless; entered not guilty plea to one count of violiation of uniform controlled substance act – possession of amphetamine, a Class C felony; one count of violation of uniform controlled substance act – use of drug paraphernalia, a misdemeanor; two counts of criminal trespass in the second degree, a misdemeanor; one count of contempt of court, a misdemeanor; one count of criminal trespass in the first degree, a gross misdemeanor; one count of reckless burning in the second degree, a gro...
Sept. 11: Kathleen Johnson, Roger Becker, Justin Bergevin, Jason Crawford, Bonnie Olson. Sept. 12: Jim Pearson, Glenn Hayes, Marshal McKinley, Mitch Gagnon, Chelsi Hermanns. Sept. 13: Dave McKenzie, Sr., Jeffrey Hofer, Joey Garcia, Nadine Scoggins, Helen Rich, Claudia Hevel-Doty, Jeffrey Liebermann, Nancy Bickelhaupt, Christine Jenks, Brook Rasmussen. Sept. 14: Jerry Harshman, Stan Pierson, Dan Jones, Doug Brown, Scott Ford, Mathew Kennedy, Bob Olson, Karen Matthee. Sept. 15: Brooke Hoon, Bessie Tate, Sharon Merrow, Lynn Piersol, Gini Clarno...
2: Pancakes; Corndog, Fries 14: Breakfast Sandwich; Turkey sub, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Cucumbers, Avocado 15: Continental Breakfast; Grilled Chicken Nuggets, Sweet Potato Tots 16: Cinnamon Roll; Baked Potato Bar, Broccoli, Graham Crackers 17: Continental Breakfast; 100% Beef Tacos, Tortillas, Black Beans...
First of all, let’s give a big giant 195 pound “BOO” to the judges of the biggest pumpkin contest at the Walla Walla County Fair. What they did was “un-Fair.” (See our Page 1 story for more details.) I would think that fair officials could trust a bunch of hardworking kids who put that much effort into the grand pumpkin to believe them when they say the entry form was mailed on time. But enough about that. We’re coming up on weekend number two of local fair season. Preparations are underway fo...
This summer our region has been ravaged by wildfires. We’ve seen unprecedented damage—homes burned, communities evacuated, and both civilians and firefighters tragically killed. An area nearly the size of the State of Delaware has burned, and dark, smoke-filled skies across our state remind everyone of the devastation facing our region. Until we are certain you and your neighbors are safe from these catastrophic fires, we will pay whatever it costs to fight them. That is our policy today, and I will ensure it continues to be our policy. Ove...
DAYTON – In an effort to encourage visitors and residents to spend time, and hopefully money, in downtown Dayton, three entities have joined forces on a two-phase project to enhance Dayton's downtown historic district. Phase one of that project, the construction of year-round, ADA-compliant public restrooms, broke ground this month. The Dayton Development Task Force, the Dayton Historic Depot Society and the City of Dayton have partnered together to continue improvements to the Commercial S...
DAYTON – The Columbia County Planning Commission gave its approval last month to a proposed new county ordinance which would add much-needed teeth to the county’s ability to enforce its zoning and health codes. The proposed code-enforcement ordinance would be a completely new document for the county, according to County Planning Director Kim Lyonnais. It stemmed from a need shared by his office and the county prosecutor’s office, he said. Lyonnais said that he and his staff have become very frus...
FFA Swine Jennifer Warren: Blue Market, Blue Fitting and Showing FFA Beef Logan Hersey: Blue Market, Blue Fitting and Showing Bryeanna Myrick: Blue Fitting and Showing 4-H Swine Dan Magill-Katsel: Blue Market, Blue Fitting and Showing 4-H Beef Sadie Seney: Blue Market, Champion Fitting and Showing Jessie Atteberry: Blue Market, Blue Fitting and Showing 4-H Sheep Anna Fortier: Blue Market, Blue Fitting and Showing Josilyn Fullerton: Blue Market, Blue Fitting and Showing Shaelyn Fortier: Blue Market, Blue Fitting and Showing Tayven Seney: Blue...
WAITSBURG – First-time 4-Her Lash LaRue admits that showing an animal at the Walla Walla fair is hard work, but says it's well worth it. "I had fun with it and I'll definitely do it again next year. I'm saving some of my money to buy just the kind of lamb I want and saving some for feed for next year," Lash said. Eleven-year-old Lash, along with his older brother Joseph, joined the Crafty Farmers R Us 4-H group this year, after his parents asked if he'd be interested in raising a 4-H animal. "...
PRESCOTT – It may look a bit like a game of musical chairs – library style – but returning library branch manager Amy Rosenberg feels like she's found a perfect fit. Rosenberg is pleased to be back in Prescott and is looking forward to facing new challenges. Rosenberg served as branch manager in Prescott for a year before assuming the same position in Dayton in early 2013, where she stayed for about two years. Now Rosenberg is back in Prescott as district manager for both the Prescott and Plaza...
WAITSBURG – New Waitsburg head coach Troy Larsen got his first win in a big way last Thursday, as his Cardinal team trounced the Mac-Hi Pioneers 45-7. The Cardinals’ junior quarterback Jacob Dunn had a stellar night, completing 17 of 20 passes for 323 yards and five touchdowns. Junior running back Travis Crockett rushed for 155 yards on 17 carries, and scored twice. Larsen had special praise for his offensive line. “The one similarity on the night is the WHS line of scrimmage and the offen...
DAYTON – The Dayton Bulldogs opened their eight-man football schedule Friday with a 48-16 loss to Elgin. The Huskies blew the game open early with three first-quarter scores to take a 20-0 lead. They led 26-0 at the half. The Bulldog offense finally got going in the second half when quarterback Cal Martin connected with Tanner Bren for a 16-yard scoring pass in the third quarter. Martin ran in the two-point conversion. In the fourth quarter, two Martin runs of 23 and nine yards, set the B...
WAITSBURG – The Waitsburg Lady Cardinals were full of spunk and sass when The Times joined them for a team dinner following their Sept. 3 practice. When asked what they planned to focus on this year, the answer was simple and optimistic. "Win everything!" If their performance at Saturday's jamboree in Kahlotus is a season indicator, they may not win "everything," but they're off to a good start. The Cardinals scrimmaged against five teams and walked away with four wins. With only seven girls sui...
