Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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The early golden hour bathed the landscape in a peachy hue as the setters and I stood by the truck. It was somewhere around day number 200 that I had set foot on the grasslands between Waitsburg and Minnesota since 2011. This day, we would embark on the Sheyenne National Grasslands in North Dakota. Sharp-tailed grouse were beginning to stir somewhere in the expanse before us. We were north of the Sheyenne River in an area where it was safe to hunt sharp-tails. Endangered Species Act-protected...
WAITSBURG-Efforts to repair the Touchet River levee that runs along Preston Avenue could be moot if the City of Waitsburg does not get 100% approval from homeowners, including private and state, to repair the existing levee. In September, the Waitsburg City Council, joined by Senator Perry Dozier and John Wells, Senior Engineer at Anderson Perry & Associates, held a second informational meeting for property owners on rearmoring the existing levee. The city contacted private property owners... Full story
DAYTON-The Columbia County Commissioners met for a regular meeting on October 4. Commissioners Rundell and Hall were present at the meeting. Commissioner Amerein was absent from the Monday morning meeting. The commissioners' meetings will be moved from Monday to Tuesday starting this month. Charles Eaton reported on behalf of the Columbia County Public Works. He presented a resolution to award the Bosley Bridge Emergency Repairs consulting contract to Anderson Perry & Associates of Walla Walla....
No Time to Die is the swan song for Daniel Craig as James Bond, and this movie has lots of action and adventure. Many critics are saying this is Craig’s best, and also most sensitive, Bond. The movie begins with Bond having left active service and enjoying a tranquil life in Jamaica. His peace is short-lived when his old friend Felix Leiter from the CIA turns up asking for help. The mission to rescue a kidnapped scientist turns out to be far more treacherous than expected, leading Bond onto the trail of a mysterious villain armed with d...
DAYTON-Local retired farmer and Port of Columbia Commissioner candidate Jack Miller recently cut ties with the Columbia County Conservatives, saying that he did not agree with the dangerous core beliefs of the political group. "I didn't agree with a lot of the things that they were espousing, to the point I decided that I did not want to be associated with them in any way," Miller said. "And that was that." The group, which has become known for its anti-vaccination and anti-masking rhetoric,...
WAITSBURG—Hunger is a significant issue in every community across the nation—including right here in Waitsburg—that’s why Banner Bank is hosting its annual drive to raise funds throughout the month of October for the Waitsburg Resource Center. Because of the ongoing pandemic, the drive is once again focusing on raising funds, rather than collecting food, to support local food banks and food assistance organizations that are helping those in need. In fact, all across Banner's footprint, teams are raising funds to feed local families by asking...
Patricia Diane Leid, lifelong Dayton area resident, passed away Sunday, October 3, 2021 at the Booker Rest Home in Dayton, where she had made her home for the last ten years. A graveside service for family and friends will be in the Waitsburg Cemetery on Saturday, October 9, 2021 at 1:00 PM. Pastor Greg Brownell will officiate. Pat was born September 23, 1932 in Dayton, Washington to Roy and Mattie Sanders Woodworth; the youngest of three in the family. She had two older brothers, Clyde and Wallace. Pat graduated from Dayton High School in...
DAYTON—The Economic Development Steering Committee held a regular monthly remote meeting on October 5, 2021. Martha Lanman, Columbia County Public Health Administrator, announced that there were 21 active cases, with more than 20 tests performed that morning. She commended the Columbia County Health System for their ongoing hard work as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. She clarified that the COVID-19 case count is still a roller coaster in the county. She observed that cases seem to taper s...
Heather Hiebert was sworn in as a Dayton City Councilmember on September 29 by Mayor Zac Weatherford. Hiebert was selected to fill the seat that was left open after Delphine Bailey resigned in August. Hiebert has lived in Dayton since 1978 and has operated a business for many years. She has served on the Planning Commission, and volunteers at the Dayton Senior Center.... Full story
Dear Editor, My friend Teeny McMunn has decided to give up some of her retirement time to become a member of Dayton’s City Council. I’m endorsing her to fill position 3 because I know she will work to benefit Dayton. Teeny will seek ways to solve the challenges that our beloved Dayton faces. I assure you she will listen to your concerns and gather information and viewpoints to find solutions. She does not have a pre-existing agenda nor an axe to grind. She will be our energizer bunny working to solve problems for the best economic and com... Full story
To the Editor, I am endorsing Kate Hockersmith as Waitsburg’s next Mayor. I urge the residents of Waitsburg to consider what they want to see happen under new leadership for the City. As a new resident of Waitsburg, I was dismayed to find that under the current leadership of Mayor Dunn, the swimming pool closed, the fairgrounds in disrepair and of the Weller Building under consideration to be sold. If elected mayor, Kate Hockersmith will be an advocate for thoughtful, and well-planned development of the historic downtown area. I truly b... Full story
Dear Editor, Candidate for Mayor Kate Hockersmith has one of those deep rooted histories of decades of broad helpful participation in the Waitsburg community, from our children to our elderly and always including music and education as well as public health and political concerns, that convinces me that she will provide thoughtful and compassionate leadership for all citizens. Vote Kate. Sincerely, Terry Lawhead Waitsburg, Wash....
To the Editor A neighbor of mine who has been in the community for many years lent me her book ‘The Flood of 96 - in Dayton and Columbia County’, full of pictures of what is described as a 100-year flood. The pictures are full of the major damage and destruction that Patit Creek and the Touchet River caused. The book also describes the way that the community pulled together to try to mitigate damage and then to help clean up: citizens filled sandbags, high school students were sent to fill sandbags instead of school, people hauled and sta... Full story
I am writing this letter in support of Teeny McMunn, who is running for Dayton City Council Position #3. I have known and been a good friend of Teeny’s for over 15 years. Not only has she been a competent business owner and manager, but also one who listens to her customers and their needs. Since her arrival in Dayton in 2001 she has immersed herself in community and church involvement. This includes many roles she plays, being a team leader with Cancer Relay for Life for several years, and creating and facilitating an ongoing grief group. T... Full story
Dear Editor, I am writing to enthusiastically endorse Teeny McMunn for the City Council, position #3, of Dayton. I have known Teeny for about 16 years having first met her at her small business she ran along with her partner. I know her to be a passionate supporter of Dayton and a savvy businesswoman. I most admire Ms. McMunn for her selfless volunteer work. Teeny is very well liked and respected in her community, where she has served long hours as a volunteer at our church, including heading the church participation in the community yard sale... Full story
I was disappointed to read Barbara Phinney’s letter concerning the County’s purchase of a big, new pickup truck for the E911 Manager - to the tune of $118,000 when there was already a pickup for the new manager to use. I admit I haven’t been paying too close attention to how the county is spending money. I thought that since we were a rural area, and country people pride themselves on common sense, the commissioners would be good stewards of our taxpayer dollars. Clearly, close scrutiny is needed of the county budget before approval, and not j... Full story
I am supporting Fred Crowe for City of Dayton Council, Position #7. Dayton is my hometown, and I care deeply about the future of this community. I believe Fred is the candidate best qualified to serve on the council in position #7. I have known Fred and his wife, Genie, since they moved to Dayton about 11 years ago. They chose to move here because as Fred says, Dayton is a “small, rural town with a lot going for it.” Fred is running for city council because he wants to help our town “function highly and flourish”, and he has the background whic... Full story
WALLA WALLA COUNTY— An official Logic and Accuracy (L&A) Test will be performed on the digital scan system used to tabulate ballots and conducted by the Auditor’s Office. On Wednesday, October 6, 2021, the test will take place at 10:00 a.m. at the Walla Walla County Elections Office at 315 W. Main St., Room 203 in Walla Walla. The Logic and Accuracy Test is conducted by county election personnel and observed and certified by the Office of the Secretary of State (OSOS). It is intended to verify that the ballot and counting system used for pri...
And the seasons all have their beginnings and endings. The season for driving through the Walla Walla Valley with my top down, the wind blowing in my face, is ending. According to my weather app, it looks like tomorrow will be the end of convertible weather, which coincides with my final push for tomatoes ripening on the vine. Sadly, I am watching my plants shrivel and wither away, as the days grow colder and shorter. I am glad that we at least did have a successful crop of cucumbers, peppers an...
Staff at The Times office in Waitsburg got a freindly visit from Ralph Jones. This long time subscriber is proud to be from the Waistburg class of 1955. He was visiting from Texas and shared some travel stories that reminded us what a small world it is.... Full story
WAITSBURG/DAYTON-Wolfpack Football lost their home opener against the Warden Cougars 0-54 on Thursday, September 30. The football game pitting Dayton-Waitsburg's mighty Wolfpack and Warden's prowling Cougars on September 30 was one to remember- though, not in the way many of us home fans would have hoped: a striking 0-54 loss against the opponent, though painfully one-sided, doesn't mean our boys didn't give it their all. The defense fought a good fight, with players like Theo Anderson (54) and...
This week, the Seahawks return home to host the Rams on Thursday, October 7, at 5:20 pm. This is the first week of the season where the Thursday night game is not exclusively on the NFL network. The game will also be shown on FOX as well as Amazon Prime this week. The Rams are coming off their first loss of the season to Arizona, who is the last undefeated team at 4-0. Seattle defeated the 49ers 28-21 despite playing a very poor first half. Even though Seattle is at home, they are a slight underdog in this game. Last season, the Seahawks went 1...
DAYTON/WAITSBURG—Wolfpack Volleyball has had a rough season, impacted early on by COVID-19 and, most recently, injuries to many of the team’s key players. That doesn’t stop the Wolfpack from giving their all each game, identifying areas of need, and working to improve. On September 28, the Wolfpack traveled to Warden High School. The team lost against the Cougars, with scores of 13-25, 19-25, 14-25. Makenna Barron ended the game with six blocks and one kill. Megan Forney had four digs, one block, and one kill. “Claudia Benevides really stepped...
We've been lucky so far and have dodged any potential early frosts. On the first of September, it got down to 34 degrees at our house. Yes, you read that right. We managed to squeak by and have since had only one other night in the thirties. I've been dutifully harvesting the tomatoes that have all finally started to ripen. Better late than never! Since mostly giving up on the garden for the year (I know, shame on me), I'm not super worried about prolonging the season. I'll glean the tomatoes,...
DAYTON/WAITSBURG—Your DW Wolfpack needs volunteers in order to keep our athletes playing home games. The various roles, which include line judges, scorekeepers, clock operators, chain crews, and ticket takers. Training and assistance are available. The only requirement is a desire to help keep student athletes active and to support DW Athletics. If you can help keep these games going for our kids, please contact our Athletic Director at samk@daytonsd.org... Full story
