Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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DAYTON-"The importance of historic preservation cannot be overstated," said Marcene Hendrickson when she spoke at the Dayton Chamber Awards Banquet, on Nov. 7. "It is not just about a way to save old stuff," she said. "It is a way to recycle sound building material, preserve the town's character and its neighborhood and provide a link between our past, and present, for future generations, as well as to promote tourism." Hendrickson painted a sad picture of Dayton in the early 1980s. She said...
WAITSBURG - Bill Rodgers is a large format landscape photographer who is known throughout the area for his work in The Blues photo book series. The most recent collection, The Blues: Natural History of the Blue Mountains features an introduction written by Dr. Robert Carson, Whitman College professor emeritus. A visual celebration of the landscape and a reminder of our need to preserve and protect it for future generations, this large format book includes a foreword by Don Snow, an afterword by...
WAITSBURG-Waitsburg Elementary has a lot to be proud of, from the great teachers surrounding our kids to the wonderful programs it offers, including the Cardinal's Nest. The after school program, which has been shaped over the last 15 years, provides students a safe place to unwind after the school day while they wait for their parents. Kathy Carpenter, the current Cardinal's Nest Coordinator, recognized the need for an after school program in 2003. The school received a 5-year grant through...
Born to Tyson and Stephanie Cole (Sister Alyssa Cole) Lillian Lee Cole October 06, 2019 at 2:23am 7 lbs. 14 oz. 21 inches long Providence St. Mary Medical Center...
An impromptu rendition of Rudolf the Red Nosed Reindeer by members of the Sweet Adelines brightened up Ten Ton Coffee on Monday....
Ten Years Ago November 26, 2009 The Waitsburg City Council voted unanimously last week to assign its vacant fifth seat to William "Will" Potolicchio, an emergency medical technician who hopes to get more young people to vote and take an interest in their community. If Waitsburg had a mascot, it would be the turkey. The wild turkey that is. After all, if it was good enough for Ben Franklin, who favored it over the bald eagle as our nation’s symbol, I guess it may good enough for us. “They’re really just pets,” says Waitsburg Hardware & Mercant...
Politics can be a tough subject to talk about, regardless of where one falls on the political scale. As tough as it can be, politically-focused discussion is necessary, and an important part of our society. Jim Peitersen, a History and Politics college instructor for 23 years, who currently teaches at Walla Walla Community College, spoke to a crowd of roughly 30 people at the Dayton Memorial Library on Thursday at the Big Ideas talk, and left listeners with some great tips on how to discuss...
Now, with Washington mired in a Congressional impeachment inquiry that’s investigating the dealings of President Donald Trump, that divide has grown ever wider. Americans on all sides express a mixture of anger and frustration that they have been betrayed by their country, by their leaders or by their fellow Americans. That raises a question: Can the nation find its way back to some semblance of civility and reconciliation, or have things gone too far? “Even in down times, there’s always a road back if we give each other the courage to both loo...
Walla Walla–On Saturday, November 23 at 11 am, the Walla Walla Symphony and elementary art education nonprofit organization Carnegie Picture Lab invite you to discover the magic of Harry Potter at Expecto Patronum! a free family-friendly event at the Walla Walla Public Library. In advance of the Symphony’s December 7th “Hogwarts for the Holidays” performance, children of all ages are invited to create a representation in scratchboard, of their ‘patronus.’ According to the J.K. Rowling novels, a patronus is a wizard’s protecting spirit, which...
The Walla Walla Choral Society’s 2019-2020 concert season continues with “Christmas in Cinema” at Gesa Power House Theatre on Sunday, December 1 at 3:00 p.m. and Monday, December 2 at 7:00 p.m. “Boy, do we love our movies and shows!” says Artistic Director Gary Hemenway. “And around the holidays we get to enjoy longtime favorites and the amazing music that helped make them so special.” The Walla Walla Choral Society will be joined for this concert by the Prospect Point Elementary School Choir, under the direction of Denise Hurst. The Walla Wal...
On Saturday, November 23, the Dayton Kiwanis Club will hold a Turkey Bingo fundraiser at the Dayton Elementary School. Doors open at 2:30, the event starts at 3:00 p.m. Your food donation equals one ‘flimsy’ bingo card. Girl Scout’s Brownies will assist....
October 28 Dispatched to the area of Blacksnake Ridge in reference to a possible domestic disturbance occurring near there, Waitsburg. Dispatched to Walla Walla High School in reference to a student in possession of marijuana, Walla Walla. November 8 Malicious-Criminal Mischief was reported on the 300 block of Melrose Street, wiring was cut on a commercial size tow truck, Walla Walla. November 10 The reporting party’s daughter was walking the family dog in the 1100 block of Clarence when it was taken down by another dog that ran out to them a...
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DAYTON—Don’t forget to enter your house in Columbia County Public Transportation’s “Light Up the Town” competition. Winners are eligible to receive cash prizes. Registered participants will also be included on CCPT’s Home Lighting Contests and Bus Tour during the Dayton Christmas Kickoff. Call (509) 382-1647 or email megan@ccptransit.org before Friday, November 29 to be included....
WALLA WALLA-The Waitsburg Times staff is reflecting on the passing of Walla Walla resident Mark Anderson this past week. He had just celebrated his 65th birthday and was a visitor to the Art X Agent gallery opening for Juventino Aranda and Rachel Smith in Waitsburg on November 3. The founder of the renowned Walla Walla Foundry, his work there brought many notable artists to the region, for the combination of the cutting-edge technology on offer, as well as for the amazing work done by the...
WAITSBURG: Successful 4-H projects take a lot of dedication and hard work. Whether it's helping your goats kid alongside your parents in the dead of winter for a goat project, or spending time meticulously cleaning shotguns after trap shooting practice, 4-H projects don't just stop after the county fair. Waitsburg 4-H members brought home some well-deserved awards and recognitions this last Sunday, at the Walla Walla County 4-H Achievement Night. Record keeping is something that I struggle with...
WAITSBURG—Waitsburg Commercial Club encourages you to shop Waitsburg First! Once again this year, door prizes donated by Waitsburg businesses as a thank you to their customers, will be awarded at the Hometown Christmas celebrations that take place at Waitsburg Town Hall on Saturday, December 7 and Sunday, December 8. Commercial Club Director Joy Smith said, “Our work on Hometown Christmas is part of our annual programming. Commercial Club budgets $3,000 to sponsor the Hometown Christmas Celebrat...
DAYTON—City of Dayton Mayor Zac Weatherford presented the 2020 Preliminary Budget at last week’s city council meeting. The proposed budget for 2020 is $7,058,033 million, which is .3 percent less than the 2019 proposed budget. He said the budget for 2020 includes a 1% increase in the regular property tax levy, in the amount of $4,201.21. Chris Mills, the County Assessor will be at the next city council meeting on Nov. 20, to address questions about the proposed one percent tax increase. A fin...
Randy Mann, Duane Dunlap and Lowell Richter; each have long, unique histories with the Green Giant Company, participated in the Ribbon Cutting ceremony....
WAITSBURG-Paul and Karen Gregutt bought their Waitsburg home in 2005. Busy with professions in Seattle, Paul is a noted wine writer and music afficionado, and Karen is a filmmaker, they had been searching for a second home for years. What they wanted was not the typical second home that busy Seattleites end up with, Karen said she wanted to live in a place with authenticity, "I didn't want to drive four and a half hours to live in Issaquah." Their search on the west side of the state turned...
Let’s all acknowledge that there are just some things that stand the test of time as perfect partners. Who can argue the perfection of peanut butter & jelly, bacon & eggs; where would we be without Proctor & Gamble or Johnson & Johnson? And let’s not forget perfect couples, Fred & Ginger, Simon & Garfunkel, Huntley & Brinkley (dating myself) Batman & Robin, me & George Clooney (a girl can dream). But, it’s Thanksgiving, so we pay homage to the classic duo of turkey and stuffing! In culin...
PRESCOTT-Monday, November 11th was the first practice for the Prescott boys and girls basketball teams. Coach Allyn Griffin (boys) and coach Tiffany Headman (girls) held a combined practice. There are no major rule changes for the upcoming season. Advancing to district playoffs will likely require a top four finish in league standings again this year. The girls team has seven students this year and are trying to encourage more girls to come out. They lost 5 seniors off of last year's team....
PHILADELPHIA, Penn.- This should be another close game for Seattle against a quality opponent. Philadelphia has been a hard team to figure out this year losing games against bad teams like Detroit (3-6-1) and Atlanta (3-7) but winning on the road against Buffalo (7-3) and Green Bay (8-2). The Eagles are -2 in turnovers meaning they have more giveaways than takeaways for the season. Their biggest issue is the fumble. Once again the quarterback advantage goes to the Seahawks. #11 Carson Wentz runs...
It's easy to forget that we live in an incredibly beautiful area. Mountains, meadows, farmland, trees, and – easily underlooked because we forget to look up – clouds: these elements of our landscape invite us to think big and expand our world. Nancy Richter thrives in this big, expansive, and beautiful world. The Kennewick photographer, who grew up in Montana's Big Sky Country, especially loves clouds. "I love them all – pink and salmon, fluffy, lenticular and cirrus, stormy and wild," Richt...
Weller Public Library 212 Main Street, Waitsburg Hours: Mon. and Thurs. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. (closed noon -1 p.m.) Sat. 10 a.m. - noon The Starless Sea by Erin Morgenstern (fiction) Those of us who loved The Night Circus have waited nearly a decade for Erin Morgenstern’s next novel and The Starless Sea does not disappoint. In fact, Morgenstern’s enchanted touch with words and imagery, so vivid it’s impossible not to picture even the most delicate of details, is as exquisite as ever. The Starless Sea...
