Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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DAYTON - Dayton resident Teeny McMunn will lead a group for those who have recently lost loved ones. The group will meet on Wednesdays for 10 weeks, beginning October 15, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Dayton First Congregational Church. The book "Understanding Your Grief" will be used for the discussions. Book cost is $10, and there are no other charges. For more information or to sign up, contact Teeny McMunn at (509) 386-5287.... Full story
DAYTON - Columbia County residents are invited to participate in the Shoreline Master Program update process by attending a shoreline visioning workshop. Workshops will take place at three locations on October 9. - 1 to 2:30 pm at Starbuck City Hall 200 Main Street, Starbuck - 3:30 to 5 pm at the Last Resort Campground 2005 Tucannon Road - 6 to 7:30 pm at Camp Touchet 1130 N Touchet Road, Dayton Asotin, Columbia, and Garfield Counties, the city of Clarkston, and the town of Starbuck have formed a coalition to update and adopt their respective...
WALLA WALLA - This year's First Thursday concerts will commence October 2 at St. Paul's Episcopal Church (323 Catherine Street). The program, which runs from 12:15 to 12:50 will feature Mark Brown, a jazz pianist and vocalist. The concert is free, however donations are appreciated and will go to the Friends of Children of Walla Walla, the performer's chosen charity....
DAYTON - The Wenaha Gallery (219 E. Main) will be hosting two prominent artists at a reception on Saturday, Oct. 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The reception will feature Janene Grende of Sandpoint, Ida. and Craig Whitcomb of Lewiston, Ida. Grende is featured at Leanin'Tree Cards, the Bradford Exchange and Wild Wings. Whitcomb is a world traveler and teacher who has been painting for more than 50 years. Both artists will be doing demonstrations and refreshments will be served....
DAYTON - On November 2, voters in the Columbia County Hospital District will decide whether to approve a $5.5 million bond levy measure that would finance a major renovation and reconfiguration of the Dayton General Hospital building. If approved, property owners in the district, which includes all of Columbia County plus the Waitsburg School District, would see an estimated increase in their annual property tax rates of $0.50 per thousand dollar valuation. The bond payoff would be 25 years...
DAYTON - Master photographer John Clement, of Kennewick, will be offering a photography workshop on Oct. 11 - 12. Clement has received more than 60 national and international awards for his fine art and commercial photography. The weekend will include a catered dinner, fieldwork instruction, a photo shoot and portfolio review. The two-day workshop is $175 or $$275 for the deluxe package (which includes one night's lodging at Dayton's Best Western). Sign up in person at Wenaha Gallery by calling (509) 382-2124 or emailing art...
DAYTON - YoungLife would like to invite local citizens to attend their annual fundraiser pie auction and banquet and learn how God is working among local high schoolers. Dayton and Waitsburg students traveled to camp together this summer and invite the public to join them in this "Road Trip" celebration. Four Dayton graduates will share about their life with Christ at the event which will take place Sunday, Oct. 5 at 3 p.m. at Running T Ranch. There is no cost to attend, though donations are welcome. The banquet is a fundraiser, but also... Full story
WAITSBURG - Hundreds of musicians will come together in Waitsburg on Wednesday, October 22, for the Southeast Washington Music Educators (SEWMEA) High School MASS Band and Choir 2014. The musicians will perform that evening. This year's distinguished conductors are Jason Rose and Richland High school bands and Julie Jones from Walla Walla Community College choirs. They will rehearse and direct large groups in concert - about 75 in the MASS choir and 200 in the band. Groups from about a dozen small southeastern Washington schools have rehearsed... Full story
DAYTON - In a ceremony last week, Dayton resident Gary Schroeder was sworn in as Lieutenant Governor for Division 54 of the Pacific Northwest District of Kiwanis International. He was sworn in by District Governor Bob Munger, of Portland. Division 54 includes eight clubs in southeast Washington: six in Tri-Cities and one each in Walla Walla and Dayton. As Lt. Governor, Schroeder said he will assist all of those clubs in planning, goal setting and membership growth. "I will attend meetings with... Full story
RICHLAND - The WP Cross-country team traveled to Richland for a D9 League meet at Johnson Park on Wed. Sept. 24 then to the Inland Empire Klassic meet at Lewiston Orchards on Sat., Sept. 27. Both WP female runners walked away with ribbons at the 5,000 meter Richland meet. Sophomore Emily Adams took first in the women's race, crossing the finish at 21:14.53, a full minute ahead of second place St. John-Endicott runner Shania Bailey at 22:29.28. New WP racer, freshman Perla Xolio ran her first...
WAITSBURG - WP kicked off league play in Asotin with a four-set win against the Pirates on Sept. 23. Set scores were 25-13, 24-26, 25-11, 25-13. Stat leaders were Kassidy Kuykendall with 15 assists, Paige Wood with 10 kills, 2 blocks and 9 digs, Samantha Fedderson with 5 kills, 5 blocks, 10 digs and 4 aces and Jaidyn Brown with 3 kills and 2 aces. "I'm really happy with how the girls played. We let up in the second set but came back to play strong and finish the way we needed to," said Coach... Full story
WALLA WALLA - The Lady 'Dawgs took down the DeSales Irish on the Irish court on Sept. 23. DeSales took the first match, but the Bulldogs recovered to win the next three. Match scores were 18-25, 25-16, 25-23 and 25-20. Bryeana Myrick and Jenna Phillips lead the team in kills. Myrick had nine kills and added three blocks, Phillips scored 12 kills and lead the team with 21 digs. Josilyn Fullerton added two blocks, three kills and 11 digs. Madison Mings dished out four kills, two blocks, three...
PRESCOTT - The Waitsburg-Prescott soccer team hosted Liberty Christian of Spokane last week, and handed the visitors a big shutout, 11-0. For the game, six Tigers scored goals, including Ernesto Valdovinos with a hat trick. Ricardo Flores and Ivan Figueroa each scored two goals. Luis Garcia, Christian Cano and Trey Potts scored one goal each. Valley Christian also had an own goal. The Tigers were to play a home and away series this week with the Mac-Hi Pioneers, before heading to Spokane to...
So you say you want to learn to be a more humble person? May I suggest publishing a newspaper? Everyone makes mistakes of course, but ours are printed in permanent ink - more than a thousand times. The closest we can come to fixing our printed mistakes is a mea culpa like this. Last week in the Times sports section I called the Waitsburg-Prescott soccer team the "Pirates" - in a headline and several times in the short article that followed. I knew full well that they are the Tigers, but it was...
HEPPNER, Ore. - The Waitsburg-Prescott football team was no match for the Heppner Mustangs on Friday, as the Cardinals took a big loss, 45-7. After running back/ linebacker Chance Leroue went out with a knee injury (which he also injured the week before) in the first quarter, Heppner scored 31 unanswered points in the second quarter and took a 38-0 lead into halftime. WP starters Owen Lanning and Danny Stansell also went out in the second quarter with injuries. WP Coach Jeff Bartlow said that...
WALLA WALLA - The Walla Walla County Republican Party will hold a harvest potluck and candidate meet and greet on October 13 in Waitsburg. The event will be held at the Waitsburg Lions Hall at the Waitsburg Fairgrounds and will start at 6pm. Guests are asked to bring a side dish or salad to share. Please RSVP by calling (509) 526- 0406 or emailing WWCountyGOP@gmail.comWWCountyGOP@gmail.com. The potluck will be followed by a short business meeting and then presentations by several local and legislative candidates. The event is free and open to...
PULLMAN - Waitsburg High School graduates Glenn and Sally (Chase) Baker, who graduated in 1960 and 1961, respectively, were recently recognized as lifetime Benefactors of the Washington State University Foundation at a recognition gala on Sept. 26. The Bakers were also privileged to join WSU athletic director Bill Moos in the AD's box for the WSU vs. OSU game on Saturday, Sept. 27 before heading to Waitsburg to rekindle old friendships at Waitsburg's Pioneer Fall Festival that Sunday. More than... Full story
COLLEGE PLACE - On December 5, former Waitsburg resident Tom Richardson will be honored in a pictorial calendar and with a reception at the Governor's Mansion in Olympia. The honor is part of Richardson's selection as a Silver Spotlight Award recipient by the Washington Health Care Association. Richardson -- one of 11 Washington winners -- received the award on Aug. 25 in light of his many "contributions to humanity," including his years teaching English in Brazil, as a Peace Corps worker and on... Full story
DAYTON - In April, a bond levy measure that would have financed a major overhaul of school facilities in Dayton was soundly defeated by voters. More than 72% voted no. After considering the results, and receiving feedback from members of the community, school administrators have begun work to prepare a scaledback plan to put before voters in 2015. "We heard the message loud and clear," said Superintendent Doug Johnson. "But that doesn't mean the issues with facilities have gone away. They... Full story
WALLA WALLA - Sheep to Shawl, a free, popular family festival exploring how ancestors made their clothing from wool, will be held at the Kirkman House Museum on Sat. Oct. 4 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Visitors will see demonstrations in wool carding, dyeing, spinning and weaving as well as lace making and knitting on a vintage sock machine. The museum will be open for free tours throughout the day. Children's activities include making potato head people, coloring and paper weaving and sheep, sheep...
LOWDEN - The annual Frenchtown Rendezvous will take place Saturday, from 1-5 p.m. at Frenchtown HallinLowden.Thebenefit,whichincludesa4p.m. dinner, wine, beer, entertainment, historical displays and a silent auction and raffle, is a fundraiser for the Frenchtown Historic Site. The site is currently raising capital to complete the restoration and interpretation of "The Prince's Cabin" which was moved to the site in the fall of 2013. According to the Frenchtown website, it is oldest cabin of... Full story
Dear Editor, Rea Culwell is our prosecutor for the future. She and her family are an asset to Columbia County. Rea has the experience and training, and has invested her hard work in and is dedicated to making Columbia County not only her home, but a better place for all of us. Rea has a stellar record successfully prosecuting criminals and serving victims. She does so within budget and fights against unfunded State mandates. Rea professionally and efficiently represents the county and its elected and department heads; she knows governmental...
Dear Editor, We have two viable candidates for Columbia County Commissioner. I believe the best qualified is Merle Jackson who has shown the proven leadership and management skills needed to be on the Columbia County Board of Commissioners. Merle will listen to all of the facts on a problem, balance the input with the overall needs of the community and then will come up with the best solution possible. His decisions will reflect the best interests for all of Columbia County to the best of his abilities. Merle Jackson is the right person at the... Full story
Dear Editor, One of the main duties of our county commissioners is to oversee the county budget. I feel a candidate needs to have the basic knowledge of finances and management in order to do this properly. Over the course of his life, Merle Jackson has acquired the knowledge necessary. He has over 20 years of financial and management experience with his family farming operation. He also has 25 years of experience in program management with the nuclear energy industry. In addition to his qualifications I've found Merle to be a person of...
