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Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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The former Times publisher's family recalls his humility and devotion to his community WAITSBURG – It wasn't unexpected, but the void is large. Waitsburg is mourning the loss of former Times publisher and longtime civil servant Tom Baker, who passed away after an extended illness on Nov. 14. Tom not only spent 27 years writing about life in Waitsburg, but he gave wholeheartedly to the town and its folk, becoming a local institution, and leaving behind a lasting legacy. Tom grew up in Colorado a...
Commission vote is split 3-2 WAITSBURG – Following a Nov. 17 public hearing, the Waitsburg Planning Commission voted 3-2 to recommend rezoning property located at 503 W. 2nd, just off Highway 12, from residential to CR4 residential-commercial mixed-use. They plan to submit their recommendation, along with conditional use permit recommendations for the landowner, at the Dec. 21 city council meeting. The rezone was the result of an application submitted last spring, by property owner Marvin A...
Jan. community meeting gets green light, K-12 school counselor on target for 2017 DAYTON—Action taken by the Dayton School Board last week included a change in meeting times for December and approval of two resolutions, one of which is a levy roll back, and the other is for the transfer of funds from the General Fund to Debt Service. Johnson explained the rollback, saying that due to changes in Dayton’s levy authority by the state legislature, the $1,460,000 maintenance and operations levy whi...
Thomas C. Baker April 17, 1930 - November 14, 2016 Thomas Carlton Baker, 86, of Waitsburg, died November 14, 2016, at Booker Rest Home in Dayton. He was born April 17, 1930, in Fort Morgan, Colo., to Loyal C. and Amalia Greenwald Baker. He attended Baker Elementary School, accompanied to school by his faithful dog Tippy, who quietly curled up beneath his desk each day. (When Tom was promoted from sixth grade, the principal presented Tippy with a diploma.) As a youngster, he was given piano...
Ten Years Ago November 30, 2006 The Waitsburg Chapter of the FFA celebrated the Harvest Ball on Nov. 18, naming Courtney Gritman as FFA Queen and Cole Janovich as FFA King. Activities leading up to the sock hop held in the industrial arts shop included pumpkin throwing, bale lifting, pedal tractor races and other fun events. If you’ve ever wondered who living in or around Waitsburg has roots deeply planted in the fertile soil, then the 2007 Commercial Club calendar, “Founding Families 1863-1895” will provide plenty of answers. The calendars can...
DAYTON – The Blue Mountain Station Co-Op Members Annual Meeting and Membership Drive will take place Wed., Dec. 7 at 6 p.m. at the BMS Co-Op Market. The board will provide heavy appetizers, wine, and beer. There will be a quick meeting to review last year’s operations, revenue, successes, challenges followed by voting on amendments and 2017 officers. This will be an opportunity to renew memberships, mingle with like-minded people, and meet regional farmers and vendors who supply the market. Consider bringing a friend who is not a mem...
7: NO SCHOOL 28: Omelet & Sausage; Sausage Dog, French Fries 29: Muffin & Yogurt; Cook’s Choice 30: Longjohn: Cheese or Pepperoni Pizza, Baby Carrots, Pineapple 1: Breakfast Pizza, Chicken Caesar Wrap...
DAYTON – Sandpoint, Idaho artist Lynn Gardner will showcase her unique, customizable, and vibrant torch-fired enamel jewelry on display at the Wenaha Gallery (219 E. Main, Dayton) from Nov. 7 through Dec. 10. Gardner will be at the gallery on Fri., Nov. 25 from 3-7 p.m. as part of the Christmas Kickoff Celebration and free refreshments will be served. Gardner was recently featured in Belle Armoire Magazine and is represented by galleries in Montana, Idaho, Colorado, and Arizona....
November 25: Brandon Leroue, Kelly Maib, Lucas Olona, Jody Lehr, Carey Demaris, Tyler Green. November 26: Devon Harshman, Donna Lee Harris, Donald Land, Greg Gabel. November 27: Peggy Lightfoot, Nita Snider, Rose Worth, Rod Baker, Jaidyn Brown. November 28: Norma Jean Green, Karen Hermanns, Shawn White, Michael Lafer, Cara Rea. November 29: Myra Bloor, Lewis Neace, Sherrie Morris, Pat Huwe, Scott Lambert. November 30: Betty Prock, Betty Hofer, David McKenzie, Cameron McConnell. December 1: Debbie Hunter, Linda Rohde, Martin Sauer, Michelle...
In the modern era of small-time newpapering, it’s important, of course, to have the gumption and perseverance to go out and talk to people and write stories. And also, to have the wherewithal to sell advertising. But beyond that, all you really need is a good computer, good software and a good internet connection. Now you’re in business. When Tom Baker took over as owner, publisher, and editor of The Times more than 50 years ago, you needed every bit of newspapering skill you do now. But in tha...
Donald Trump has won what might be the greatest “change election” in decades. Republicans leaders are only now waking up to the fact that the change Trump’s voters want will end up changing the GOP, too. Trump’s voters were not voting for less government. Instead, they believe the promise of American life has been taken from them by elites of both parties who neither know nor care what they are doing to their fellow citizens. Trump stepped into this massive credibility gap with the message that he was different. In his talks, tweets and rallies...
If you’re despondent over the election, consider this reminder from F. Scott Fitzgerald: “The test of a first-rate intelligence is the ability to hold two opposed ideas in mind at the same time, and still retain the ability to function.” The “opposed ideas” we need to juggle simultaneously concern who we are as Americans - a multiracial, multicultural nation coming to terms with our galloping diversity, or an us-against-them nation more torn apart by race, age, gender, geography, immigrant status and socioeconomic circumstance than at any ti...
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WAITSBURG – Waitsburg was host to the November knowledge bowl meet on Thurs., Nov. 17 at the First Christian and Presbyterian Churches. A total of 14 teams competed from Dayton, DeSales, Pomeroy, Prescott, and Clarkston. Dayton Team 1 was a dominant first place with 98 points. Dayton Team 1 members include: Benjamin White, Cal Martin, Zech Bryan, Jennifer Warren, and Kylee Harris. They are coached by Doug Yenney. "I'm very pleased with our team's performance at Waitsburg. Anytime we can score n...
8th Grade 3.25 & above Koby Harris Riley Hubbard Teagen Larsen Annaka Moreland 7th Grade 4.0 Megan Forney 3.25 & above Caleb Barron Kiley Curran Brayden Mohney Mya Wood 6th Grade 3.25 & above Hendrix Groom Blake Jones Sarabeth McGowen Monte Pettichord-Mathews Seazyn Russell Natalie Teal Zachariah Wood...
DAYTON-What do a dragon, the word "sproing", Bob Hope, a red blend, a cornucopia, and Franciscan ware have in common? Not much unless you are looking at a common theme, which is the case this month when the Blue Mountain Artists Guild presents its theme for November: "Dining Room Tables". Every month members of the Blue Mountain Artists Guild produce art based on a monthly theme for display in the Delany Room, and they have been doing so since 2008. Debbie Baxter, a former guild member and...
DAYTON-On Nov. 9, Port of Columbia commissioners, Port Manager Jennie Dickinson, and Rodney Huffman with the Walla Walla District US Army Corps of Engineers met to discuss renewal of the Port's lease with the Corps on the Lyons Ferry facility. "We have reviewed the document. It is pretty standard, with some attachments: maps showing the facility, the Port's development plan for 25 years, an inventory and condition report, and an environmental assessment that was done," said Dickinson. Dickinson...
Dayton—The Dayton City Council approved several resolutions and ordinances when they met in their regular session on Nov. 14. There was much discussion about the city’s code compliance program. Speaking to the council about the nuisance codes were Dayton residents Art Hall, Dave Bailey, Ann Strode and Mike Smith. Hall told the council that he thinks the nuisance code is an important thing to have, but objected to the complaint-driven process, and he quoted a number of legal references to bac...
WAITSBURG – Each year, on the first weekend in December, Waitsburg families flock to Main Street to enjoy Waitsburg’s annual Christmas celebration. This will be Waitsburg’s 31st Hometown Christmas. Main Street will be decked out with a large community Christmas tree, decorated by Waitsburg students, in front of the Plaza Theater. Garlands and wreaths will hang festively from the light poles. Smaller themed trees, from the FFA’s Festival of Trees, will line the sidewalks. Saturday, December 3 On...
WAITSBURG – Local 4-H members were recognized in a Walla Walla County 4-H Achievement Night Award Ceremony at the Walla Walla Fairgrounds Community Building on Sun., Nov. 12. The Home Grown Go Wild group walked away with the Best Window Display award for their impressive display in the Ten Ton Press building window on Waitsburg’s Main Street. Timothy Daves received the Wayne Stambuagh Memorial Award, with Emily Adams receiving Honorable Mention. The award is given to members enrolled in a plant...
PASCO – The Dayton-Waitsburg football team finally met their match here Saturday night, as they suffered a rout at the hands of a hot Liberty Spangle team. With the loss, the DW season ended in the quarterfinal round of the state playoffs. DW finished their season with a 10-2 record. The team won the Eastern Washington Athletic Conference championship, going undefeated in conference play. DW also won their first two playoff games, against Tonasket and Tri-Cities Prep. Not only did DW win the t...
LA GRANDE, Ore. – The Eastern Oregon University Mountaineers traveled to Crete, Neb., over the weekend, and on Saturday the team got the first-ever NAIA football playoff victory in school history. EOU defeated Doane University on their home field, 34-28. The Mountaineers are led by senior quarterback, and former Waitsburg High standout, Zach Bartlow. Bartlow is a 2012 WHS grad, and led the Cardinals to the state 2B championship in 2011. In the game against Doane, Bartlow threw four touchdown p...
I used to make this after Thanksgiving when I had a family and was trying to stretch all the leftovers I could. It’s very good and would be handy if there is still “leftover” company. 1 pkg 8 oz thin spaghetti 4 TBSP flour (1/4c) ½ c. butter ½ tsp salt 4 c. cooked turkey (or chicken) ¼ tsp pepper 1 can, 5 oz slivered toasted almonds 1/8 tsp allspice 1 c. celery 1 can 14 oz chicken broth 1 c. chopped onion 2 c. milk 1 can mushrooms with liquid Cook spaghetti, drain, and toss with 2 Tbsp butter till well coated, add turkey and almonds. Saute ce...
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