Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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WAITSBURG – From pumpkin producers to pool plungers, Rural Youth Enrichment Services (RYES) is intent on giving local kids a helping hand. RYES is a nonprofit organization, founded in 2009, with the goal of providing a wide variety of activities to youth of all ages, with a primary emphasis on entrepreneurial activities, self-sustaining gardening, green technologies, and bringing arts and music into the community. "The original view was that we would provide the programs ourselves, but that h...
WAITSBURG – Nearly 250 student musicians, from eleven area schools, joined together to perform at a mass band and choir concert held at the Waitsburg High School gymnasium on Wed., Oct. 21. The mass choir was directed by Kraig Scott, who teaches organ and directs the choral studies program at Walla Walla University. Scott has played organist recitals throughout North America, Europe, and the Far East. His most recent travels as a choral conductor took him to a choir festival in Kiev, Ukraine, w...
Rivalry temporarily set aside, the Waitsburg Cardinals and DeSales Irish were pretty in pink as they joined forces to raise money for Assumption 5th grade teacher, Jill Montgomery (center), who is battling breast cancer. The teams raised about $1,200 through T-shirt sales and a "pink" bake sale. "We don't have a final total because we still have shirts available for purchase for $10 if anyone would like one. We would love to get them sold as soon as possible so that we can wrap up our breast...
DAYTON – On the morning of Wed., June 25, Dayton resident and volunteer fireman Mike Ellsworth set out on a fairly routine 24-mile bicycle ride from Dayton to just west of Waitsburg. On the return trip, Ellsworth was clipped by a vehicle, also heading east, knocked off his bike, and slammed into the borrow ditch in front of Bill and Joanne Poolman's home on Highway 12. "The last thing I remember is those two pink flamingoes on their porch," he said. In the meantime, Ellsworth's wife Kathy heard...
DAYTON – Dayton Memorial Library children's librarian Carolyn Laib doesn't need a watch to know what time school lets out. The library's newly remodeled basement quickly filling with children is clue enough. The new kid-friendly space is now filled with fun activities and will soon see the addition of a LEGO robotics program, courtesy of a Washington State Library/Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation grant. The library's newly reconfigured space makes the downstairs more kid-friendly while k...
WAITSBURG – Preston Hall students in Lynn Martin's seventh and eighth-grade science classes have been studying the impact of humans on ecosystems. Those studies have focused largely on negative impacts, but last Tuesday the students visited the Pasco wastewater treatment plant and The REACH natural history museum in Richland, and learned that humans can have a positive impact as well. Martin said that former middle school teacher Russ Knopp arranged, and helped chaperone, the field trip, w...
WAITSBURG – In our Oct. 1 issue, The Times reported that Waitsburg artist Suze Wood had created a GoFundMe account to raise funds for surgery for her horse, Duke. Since then, Duke has been able to receive necessary medical care and is recovering nicely. Wood and Duke were struck from behind by a speeding pickup truck, while taking a leisurely ride down Gallaher Road in late August. Duke's only long-term physical injury was some bone chips that required surgical removal. However, Duke's t...
WAITSBURG – Fifteen years ago, Waitsburg teacher Sandy McCaw initiated the 'Leave Your Mark' fundraiser to raise money for the Waitsburg High School Alumni Association. Today, the alumni association is once again selling personalized brick plaques and making a push to send in a large order that will complete the project. For $50, graduates can have a bronze plaque placed on a brick, alongside original bricks, outside the east entry to the high school, in the area known as the link. There are c...
CLARKSTON – Emily Adams took first place at the D9 Championship in Clarkston on Oct. 24 and the boys team all set personal records. "Emily ran a smart, strong race, passing the lead runner on the hill and sprinting to the finish for a huge personal record of 18:55.77 and the league title. This is the first league title for Waitsburg girls in several years," Coach Ann Adams said. Adams placed first out of 28 runners. On the boys varsity side, Landon Callas placed in the top of the pack, f...
WAITSBURG – On Oct. 20, the Lady Cardinals volleyball team fell to Tri-Cities prep in three sets on the TCP court. Waitsburg lost 9-25, 10-25, 7-25. "We started out really well, and then fell flat. We passed their serves much better than we did the first time we played, but didn't play as aggressive on defense as we needed to. We were back on our heels too much," Cardinal Coach Angie Potts said. On Oct. 22, the Cardinals scored a win against the visiting DeSales Irish: 25-20, 25-22, 25-22. S...
WAITSBURG – On Senior Night in Waitsburg, the Cardinal football team came up short against a much-improved Asotin team, losing 42-14. The Panthers rushed for 243 yards and scored five touchdowns on the ground. Trailing 14-0 in the second quarter, the Cardinals scored on an impressive 19-yard pass from Quarterback Jacob Dunn to Brandon Penner. But on the ensuing kickoff, Asotin got those points back with an 82-yard kickoff return. The Cardinals trailed 22-6 at the half. Waitsburg's second touchdo...
For me, the best part of being a reporter is that I get to hear people's stories. Almost every time I interview someone, I'm amazed by what I learn. In fact, that's somewhat of a job detriment because I often want to learn more about something that has nothing to do with what I'm supposed to be reporting on. Reporting is a good excuse to get to know people, and getting to know people is often full of surprises. Everyone has a story, and they're often not what one would expect. I think that's a...
Weller Public Library 212 Main Street, Waitsburg Hours: Mon. and Thurs. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Storytime: Mon., 10:30 a. m. X by Sue Grafton (Adult Mystery): Grafton's dark and chilling novel features a remorseless serial killer who leaves no trace of his crimes. Once again, Grafton wastes little time in identifying the sociopath. The true test is whether detective Kinsey Millhone can prove her case against him before she becomes his next victim. Pretty Girls by Karin Slaughter (Adult Thriller): C...
DAYTON – The Columbia County Board of Commissioners on Monday met with County Planning Director Kim Lyonnais to discuss potential changes to the county’s zoning ordinance to identify where marijuana businesses can be located. The Commissioners gave direction to Lyonnais to establish the following zoning designations for marijuana businesses: Marijuana growing operations will be allowed in all “A” (agricultural) zones, but not in “AR” (ag/residential) zones. Marijuana processing businesses...
Main Street Trick-or-Treat Dayton Main Street Oct. 30, 3-5 p.m. Bring your ghosts and goblins out for a safe and festive downtown trick-or-treating experience. Participating businesses will have a bright orange pumpkin sign on their door or window. Pumpkin Carving Prescott Lions Hall (Corner of D St. and Hwy 124) Oct. 30, 5-6 p.m. Kids ages 2-15 are invited to carve pumpkins and enjoy hotdogs with mac & cheese, hot apple cider, and fun! Boldman House Museum Trick-or-Treat Boldman House, Dayton (410 N. First) Oct. 31, 4-6 p.m. Spooky characters...
Ten Years Ago Nov. 3, 2005 Nineteen members and a guest turned out for 55 Plus potluck dinner Friday, October 28 at Ye Towne Hall. Hostesses Lillian Judd and Kay Pettichord decorated tables with autumn and Halloween themes. Sarah Wilson treated the group with molded candies and brought Corey Norton as her guest. Photo caption: Decisions, decisions. Sometimes it’s hard to decide if you want vanilla or chocolate. Recently Jerry Baker avoided the conundrum by getting both when he picked up a pair of Labrador puppies from Bill and Sharon Carter of...
WAITSBURG – Due to a lack of quorum at the scheduled Oct. 20 Waitsburg City Council meeting, the meeting date has been rescheduled to Thurs., Oct. 28 at 7 p.m. Meetings are held in the Lions Building at the Waitsburg Fairgrounds. The meeting agenda remains the same and may be found under “Agendas” at www.waitsburgtimes.com....
Columbia County Superior Court October 21, 2015 First Appearance/Arraignment: Richard D Streck III, 40, transient; failed to appear at first appearance. Charged with one count of identity theft in the second degree, a class C felony, and one count of obstructing a law enforcement officer, a gross misdemeanor. He was allegedly found by a Columbia County deputy, hiding behind the HVAC unit in the crawl space of a house, with two other individuals. When questioned, Streck allegedly gave a false name. He is also charged for having a hatchet handle...
3: Pancakes; Sack Lunch Day (Early Release) 2: Biscuit & Gravy; Turkey Sub, Lettuce/Tomato/Onion, Cucumbers, Avocado 3: Continental Breakfast; Grilled Chicken Nuggets, Sweet Potato tots 4: Longjohn; Baked Potato Bar, Broccoli 5: Continental Breakfast; Beef Tacos, Black Beans...
October 30: Judy Bradley, Barbie Thompson, Ken Colby, Cindy Hofer, Robert Peddinani, Meghan Conrath, Aryn Davis. October 31: Virginia Nichol, Ben Lincoln, Pami Wallis, Sarah Henze, B.A. Keve. November 1: Connor Talbott, Phyllis Eaton, Courtney Mock, Curtis Johnson, Jack Osburn. November 2: Dean Hermanns, Richard Webber, Shane DuPree, Sondra Keith. November 3: Lori Bartlow, Barbara Erwin, Margaret Rohde, Geoff Baker, Don Abbey. November 4: Jim Nelson, Rick Davis, Taryn Streeter, Allyson Hurd, Victoria Brewer. November 5: Dwight...
The presidential election campaign is topping the national news all the time these days, with Hillary Clinton gaining and Donald Trump slipping in the polls. But that election is still more than a year away. You’ll probably be reading about it in this space next October. Right now, it’s time to pull our heads out of our TVs for a few minutes and take a look at the election that’s directly in front of us. Touchet Valley voters have a number of important choices to make in the next week. In Waitsburg, residents in the city will be deciding wheth...
While I don’t usually comment on items in the local paper, I felt that the this issue was important enough to warrant a response from the City as it is clear to me that the majority of people still don’t understand the issue at hand. First, a new tax will not show up on tax statements next year, as property taxing is always a year behind. Taxes collected in the current year are for the prior year, so money collected in 2015 is actually for 2014s taxes. Therefore, the citizens of Waitsburg will not be taxed for the Fire District, should the ann...
Dear Editor, With continued developments, I would like to ask you, the privately ran and operated Waitsburg Ambulance Board why you are giving a vote of no confidence to the staff after the passing of Richard Nauman? It pains me to hear that you have voted to end the career of multiple staff because of your own agenda and age, not adding younger board members. Letting your own age control the lives of others as elders of our community, what lesson are you teaching the younger generation? Are you really trying to tell them it is better to give u... Full story
DAYTON – The Columbia County Public Hospital District now has a new president of the commission, and a new board member. At their regular meeting last week, Commission Vice-President Jim Kime turned the gavel over to the board’s newly selected chairwoman Lisa Naylor, who will serve until January, 2016. The commissioners then selected long-time farmer and local resident Bob Hutchens to fill the seat recently vacated by Ted Paterson, who has retired. Hutchens spoke before the commissioners about h...
