Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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DAYTON—At their regular meeting on Oct. 14, the Port of Columbia Commissioners heard from representatives of Walla Walla Natural Foods, Inc. about that firm’s plans to establish a co-packing facility on Port land. Fruits and vegetables in jars would be processed at the facility, they heard, and opportunities would be given to other farmers to use the facility. According to Murray Eggers, co-owner/operator of Walla Walla Natural Foods, Inc., Americans need healthy, natural foods that are har...
DAYTON – The Columbia County Hospital District board of directors has narrowed its search for a new CEO to three candidates. Last week, Tom Tomasino, who recently left his CEO position at Whidbey General Hospital and Clinics in Coupeville, Wash., was interviewed by the board and met with community members in Dayton and Waitsburg. This week, the other two finalists, both internal candidates, were interviewed by the board. They are Lee Holter, who is currently Chief Financial Officer, and Shane M...
Waitsburg first graders enjoyed the fall sunshine during the annual visit to pick pumpkins at their teacher, Dinah Lindsey's, pumpkin patch. Lindsey isn't sure just how long she's been taking students to pick pumpkins, but thinks it must be over 30 years....
WAITSBURG – Folding chairs replaced fire trucks in the bays of the Waitsburg City Fire Station during a well-attended open house on Wed., Oct. 14. Community members, fire officials, and city and county representatives discussed three issues: the annexation of the City of Waitsburg into Walla Walla Fire District No. 2, the EMS levy on the Columbia County portion of Fire District No. 2, and upcoming changes for ambulance service in Waitsburg. Annexation of Waitsburg into Walla Walla County Fire D...
Wayne and Joan (Burres) Hinchliffe will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary on Thurs., Oct. 22nd. The former Waitsburg couple currently resides together in an apartment at Booker Rest Home in Dayton. Wedding party: LZ Conover, Delores (Brown) Ford, Donald Hinchliffe, Joan (Burres) Hinchliffe, Wayne Hinchliffe, Patricia Skyles, Richard Ford, Carol (Brown) Pinnell....
Representatives of the Prescott Joint Parks and Recreation District happily accepted a $2,000 grant from the Pacific Power Foundation last week. The grant will go toward the purchase of new playground equipment for two to five year olds. (l to r): PJPRD Co-manager Len Conlee, Pacific Power Regional Community Manager Bill Clemens, PJPRD Chair Patsy Adams, and PJPRD Co-manager Yvonne Jackson....
DAYTON – Social media expert, Josh Wade, will offer a free presentation on how to use social media to win and build business online. The four-hour course will take place at Dayton's Best Western Plus Hotel on Tues., Oct. 27, from 4-8-p.m. The class, which is hosted by the Port of Columbia and the Southeast Washington Economic Development Association, will focus on how to acquire new customers through the use of tools like Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and other online venues. Wade is a c...
DAYTON-Just what does "KP" refer to in golf parlance? Many of us do not know, but it is a sure bet that the ladies in the Touchet Valley Women's Golf Club do. The TVWGC members met recently at the LC at the Green restaurant for an end-of-season brunch, and to honor long-time members Janice Davis, Ellen Burris, and Marie Sullivan. Sullivan is the oldest member of the TVWGC, at ninety, and remembers golfing with her husband, Merle, at the Dayton Country Club and Golf Course in the 1940s and '50s....
DAYTON – On Monday, ag students from Dayton High School took a quick trip to the Columbia Compost facility a mile north of Dayton, on Eager Road. There, Steve Martin, Columbia Compost's owner-operator, explained to the students the process for turning yard waste into compost for use as a soil ammendment. To begin with, he explained, yard waste must be ground up, so it's dense enough to allow bacteria to feed, but loose enough to allow oxygen to circulate. Then water must be added – not too lit...
WAITSBURG - After serving 24 years on the Waitsburg School Board, Greg Zuger will step down in November. Two candidates, Russ Knopp and Margaret Terry, are running for the School Director Position 5, being vacated by Zuger. Former Waitsburg Elementary principal and teacher, Russ Knopp, says his four decades as a teacher, principal, and school board member, along with his commitment to putting students first, make him a well-qualified as board member. Knopp attended Seattle Pacific University...
WAITSBURG - They say the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence, and Waitsburg hair salon owner Teresa Hinchliffe will soon discover if that holds true for the other side of the street as well. Last week, Hinchliffe opened her hair salon, Tricho Cuts, in the building next to The Times on Waitsburg's Main Street. She had previously operated a salon by the same name, for many years, on the west side of Main next to the former Farmer's Café (Ginny's Grill, before that)....
WALLA WALLA – The Waitsburg Cardinal football team held off a tough DeSales squad Friday night, beating the Irish 20-13 in their first league game of the year. After a scoreless first quarter, DeSales built a 13-0 lead in the second quarter on consecutive drives leading to rushing touchdowns. The Cardinals were able to cut the lead to 13-7 in the final minute of the half on a three-yard Travis Crockett running touchdown. The Cardinals' defense stepped up in the second half, as they held the I...
WAITSBURG – The Waitsburg Cardinals had a tough match against Walla Walla Valley Academy in an away match on Tues., Oct. 13, but made up for it by taking a win against Asotin on the Cardinal court on Thurs., Oct. 15. The Cardinals fell to the Knights 14-25, 9-25, 9-25. Stat leaders were Devon Harshman with four kills and two blocks, Caitlyn Jones with eight digs and five aces, and Bailey Adams with five digs. "We were outmatched against WWVA but the girls played will, overall. They like c...
DAYTON – The Lady Bulldogs volleyball team had a stellar week sweeping both Asotin and DeSales in a fast three sets, earning them third place in league play. The Bulldogs are 7-2 in league play and 9-3, overall. The Bulldogs beat Asotin in an away match on Oct. 13 outplaying the Panthers 207-25, 25-11, 25-9. Josilyn Fullerton continued to take the lead in stats serving 10/11 with seven kills, 11 assists, one block and four digs. Jenna Phillips served 19/10 with seven digs, four blocks and f...
Waitsburg held its middle school football awards Monday, after completing a 2-2-1 season last week. Award winners included (l to r): Tim Daves, Most Improved; Bradley Sandau, Special Teams Player; Tayvon Seney, Coach's Award; Carlos Norris, Mr. Offense; and Kevin Murphy, Mr. Defense. "This was our first year doing middle school football with Dayton," said Coach Jeff Bartlow, "and it was an instant success. We're looking forward to doing it again next year."...
Dayton Photographer Nick Page traveled to Detroit last weekend to take in the Detroit Lions, Chicago Bears game on Sunday at Ford Field. Oh, and he got to take photos too. Nick posted on Facebook that these photos are for his own use to help expand his portfolio. He must be good luck as the Lions beat the Bears 37-34, for their first win of the season after six straight losses....
WHS student, Kyle Martin, serves apples to a seemingly skeptical first grader at Waitsburg's second annual Taste of Washington event. Food Services Manager Susan Wildey said approximately 250 students and community members enjoyed the meal made from ingredients sourced from within 30 miles of Waitsburg....
DAYTON – Seventeen participants, including private forest landowners, agency specialists and members of the public, attended a Forest Health Field Day on Oct. 8. Attendees were able to observe, analyze, and discuss forest health issues with field specialists. Forest insect and disease specialists Lia Spiegel and Mike Johnson shared professional advice and local logging contractors Dan Cully and JimBob Blumfield provided information on logging equipment capabilities, harvest costs, and c...
WAITSBURG – Waitsburg community members are determined to make sure that no one goes without, or is left alone, this Thanksgiving holiday. In addition to the Thanksgiving baskets provided to needy families by parents and children who participate in the successful Kid's Big Give program, Gleason's Galley will open its doors to serve a hot Thanksgiving meal to anyone who doesn't want to be alone for the holiday. Jamie Gleason has coordinated the Kids' Big Give for the last several years, as a way...
WALLA WALLA – Gesa Credit Union and Shakespeare Walla Walla will present the third annual Dia de los Muertos Festival at the Gesa Power House Theatre on Oct. 25-25. The festival is a collaborative effort of many local businesses and community partners. The festival begins Sat., Oct. 24 at 5 p.m. with a procession through downtown ending at the theater for an evening program of music and dance performances. The festival continues in and around the theater on Sun. Oct. 25 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday will include scheduled performances of a Shake...
Ten Years Ago October 27, 2005 Taking orders from customers is an everyday thing at restaurants like the Farmer’ Café. Last week, Frank and Jodi Corporon, operators of the Main Street eatery, did some ordering of their own. They ordered recliners to put their feet up in retirement. The long-time restaurant – old timers still think of it as “Ginny’s Grill” – will close October 30. Homecoming King and Queen were John Raver and Danielle Lehr, crowned at the 2005 Homecoming Dance last Saturday night. Members of the court include Jeremy Nicho...
WAITSBURG – The Muddy Frogwater Square Dance Club will sponsor a square dance at Waitsburg Town Hall on Sun., Nov. 1 at 1:30 p.m. There is no charge and all are welcome. Lessons will be available....
DAYTON – The annual Dayton General Hospital Auxiliary Luncheon Fundraiser will take place Fri., Oct. 30 from 11 a.m to 1 p.m. at the First Congregational Church, located at 214 S. 3rd Street in Dayton. For $8 attendees can enjoy an all-you-can-eat lunch featuring a wide variety of salads, “Roland’s Famous Bread,” coffee, punch, and cider. Bake sale and gift shop items will be available for purchase. All proceeds support the hospital auxiliary scholarship program. Please contact Linda at 382-4138 with any questions....
WALLA WALLA - The Walla Walla-Columbia School Retirees Association is offering two $1,200 scholarships for the coming year. Scholarship grants are awarded to prospective teachers and/or candidates in other school related fields to include student teaching or internships in an educational setting. Candidates must be a Walla Walla or Columbia County high school graduate who will student teach or intern between Sept. 2016 and June 2017. Applications are available Nov. 1, 2015 and are due March 1, 2016. For more information, contact (509) 525-6117...
