Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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Dayton's the town that still believes. Once again the reindeer were out and the bells were jingling!...
WAITSBURG-The annual Waitsburg Hometown Christmas events start Saturday morning at 9 a.m. with breakfast and vendor shopping at the Waitsburg Town Hall located at 121 Main Street. The 1919 Tractor Show documentary will have a screening at 9 a.m., there will be fresh tamales from Granny's Tamales for lunch at noon, and a musical performance by Deb Foreman at 11 a.m.. Activities for the children include cookie and ornament decorating at the Town Hall Crafting Corner (Fireside Room) at noon and 2...
DAYTON—There are issues with wheelchair mobility for some patrons at the Dayton Memorial Library, and Librarian Dusty Waltner is aware and has been concerned about them, she said. For instance, the wheelchair ramp into the Delany Building is too steep, the restrooms are not fully ADA compliant and the stacks of books on the main floor of the library are too close together for wheelchair access. In addition, there is no wheelchair access down to the children's library, in the basement. Waltner e...
Remembered in Love Lonnie Crewse of Lebanon passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at Evergreen Hospice House in Albany. He was born October 22, 1941 in Mountain Grove, Missouri to Walter Samual Crewse and Grace Rosemary (Hanna) Crewse. Lonnie moved to Dayton, Washington in 1952 as a young child with his family. Times were tough so Lonnie entered the work force at a young age to help support the family. He worked at numerous lumber mills from Hines Mill in Bates/Baker City to John Day and...
WALLA WALLA—The local chapter of The Compassionate Friends (TCF), a volunteer-led organization that offers support to those have lost a child, grandchild or sibling, will take part in a Worldwide Candle Lighting on Sunday, December 8th at Land Title Plaza. At 7:00pm local time, hundreds of thousands of persons will light a candle to honor a child gone too soon. Believed to be the largest mass candle lighting on the globe, this event creates a virtual 24-hour wave of light moving across the time zones. The event is open to those who have lost a...
Ten Years Ago December 10, 2009 Mill Fire “Suspicious.” The fire that destroyed the historic Wait’s Mill is now considered “suspicious in nature” and may have started in of the more obscured corners of the structure, according to the Walla Walla County Sheriff’s Department. Deputy Brian Bush, who is spearheading the investigation, said the latest determination is based on witness observations as well as video and photos taken of the fire that burned the 144-year-old mill to the ground befo...
Dayton Senior Round Table Lunch Menu Dayton Senior Center 403 E. Patit St. 12 p.m. Thurs., Dec. 5 Tater tot casserole Mixed Veggies Caesar salad Gelatin salad Tues., Dec. 10 Pulled pork Baked beans Coleslaw Brownie Waitsburg Senior Lunch Menu Waitsburg Senior Center 504 Main Street Tues., Dec. 3 Chicken Noodle Soup Roasted potatoes Fruit...
Alcoholics Anonymous - Dayton: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7 p.m., Dayton First Congregational Church-UCC dining room, 214 S. 3rd St. Alcoholics Anonymous – Waitsburg: Saturday, Monday and Friday, 8 p.m., Presbyterian Church basement, 504 Main St. American Legion Post #35: First Monday, 6 p.m., Waitsburg Town Hall, 121 Main Street. American Legion Post #42: Second and fourth Wednesdays, 7 p.m., American Legion Building, 211 E. Clay St., Dayton. Bingo: Every Friday, doors open at 4 p.m. Bingo at 6 p.m. Dayton Eagles, 222 E. Main Blue Mountain Herita...
Thurs. Dec. 5: B: Breakfast pizza. L: Chili, cornbread, bell pepper strips, cookie Fri. Dec. 6: B: Hot cocoa with Santa. L: Mozzarella cheese sticks with marinara, broccoli florett Mon. Dec. 9: B: Bagel. L: Nachos, pepper strips, cucumber slices, and apples. Tue. Dec. 10: B: Biscuits & gravy. L: Hot ham & cheese, broccoli, sugar snap peas and grapes Wed. Dec. 11: B: Cinnamon roll. L: Tater tot casserole, garlic bread, garden salad, and fruit...
From the Waitsburg Times, April 25, 1919 WALLA WALLA—Thousands of farmers with their families are in Walla Walla Attending the tractor and power farming demonstrations this week. The events are scheduled for Wednesday, Thursday and Friday with private and special exhibitions to take place Saturday and even next Sunday for some of the late comers. These tests, however, will not be official and have been especially arranged. No event in the history of the West has proven the drawing card that t...
Dear Editor: At this time of Thanksgiving, we pause to give thanks to those who enrich our lives. At the University of Washington School of Medicine in partnership with Gonzaga University, we are especially grateful for the growing community of friends, professionals and partners in Waitsburg, Dayton, Clarkston and Pomeroy who help us deliver top-ranked medical education every day. Thank you to the Waitsburg, Dayton, Clarkston and Pomeroy communities and physicians for warmly welcoming our medical students and enriching their education...
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Throughout this issue, find illustrations from the December 10, 1919 Waitsburg Times...
November 12 An assault occurred between inmates at the Walla Walla County Jail, Walla Walla, WA. November 19 Deputies investigated a reported scam in the 1700 block of Stateline Road, Walla Walla, WA November 20 A stolen vehicle was recovered in the 500 block of Cessna Street, Walla Walla, WA. November 22 Deputies took a complaint of irrigation water over the roadway creating a traffic hazard on Watson Loop/Thornton Road,Touchet, WA. An abandoned vehicle was towed from Caldwell Road and S. 3rd Ave, Walla Walla, WA. A firearm was reported...
WAITSBURG—The annual Waitsburg Festival of Trees still has five trees available for your business, club or family to decorate, as of press time. The Waitsburg FFA has placed the trees on Main Street and has asked that they be decorated with battery operated outdoor tree lights only, with no spotlights. Also, please don’t use any giveaway or take-home items (i.e. candy, decorations, etc.); use non-breakable decorations and secure them to the tree with wire. Please do not use loose tinsel, and...
WALLA WALLA—Speaking from her lifetime experience as a rancher and as a geoscientist, Whitman Professor Dr. Kirsten Nicolaysen will be addressing climate change in a Museum After Hours presentation on Thursday, December 19 at Fort Walla Walla Museum. The museum is located at 755 Myra Road. The hour-long program is free to attend and begins at 4 pm, with additional time afterward for discussion. Dr. Nicolaysen will address the exciting changes in public perspective regarding the climate crisis. She will briefly review the evidence that c...
December 5: Anthony Henry, Des Witt, Wendy Richards. December 6: Janet Unholz, Judy Reser, Christine Ezell. December 7: John Fenton Mason, Jeff Flores, Trey Cole, Hilary Hogan, Heidi Potolicchio. December 8: Ruth Senter, Lisa Patton, Cliff Griffin, Abby Michels. December 9: Russ Hays, Jerry Jeremiah, Jim Bird, Patty Hernandez, Ray Meier, Sarah Reser. December 10: Grant Woodworth, Bess Ammerman, Ron Thompson, Diane Fry, Sara Lytle, Lydia Fancuillo. December 11: Carl Baker, Robert Ezell, Tim Mayberry, Caleb Solis....
Members of the United Church of Christ/First Congregational Church, located at 214 S. 3rd Street in Dayton, WA will be hosting a trifecta of Christmas events on Saturday, December 14. The church will feature the following activities. 8 - 10 a.m.- Breakfast with Santa - free 12 - 1:30 p.m. - Luncheon with homemade soups and sandwiches - $5 9 - 4 pm. - Bake Sale - A variety of baked goods ideal for gift giving - various prices...
WALLA WALLA—Once again this year, the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree will be located at Inland Octopus toy store in downtown Walla Walla. Donations of new, unwrapped toys and gifts for needy children and seniors are greatly appreciated. Angel tags will be available at the store until Monday, December 23th. Inland Octopus is located at 7 East Main Street. For further information contact Bob Catsiff at 509-526-0115 or email@inlandoctopus.com...
OLYMPIA—Officials at the Washington State Department of Health advised the public to avoid eating romaine lettuce harvested from the Salinas, California growing region. Two Washington cases are now included in the multi-state outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli linked to romaine lettuce from this area, currently under investigation by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA). “E. coli infections can cause serious complications and we wan...
PRESCOTT—Following a successful first year, St. Nick's Bazaar is back. Over 20 vendors will be offering items for sale at the St. Nick’s Bazaar at Prescott Lions Hall, located at 101 S D St, Prescott, WA. Shop local businesses, have your photo taken with Santa by Bunkhouse Studio Photography, and dine on wood-fired pizza from Murray’s Rustic Pie. Saturday, December 14th from 10 am. - 3 p.m....
Fill a box with shelf-stable items like the ones listed and drop off at any of the locations listed below. December 1 - box of cereal December 2 – peanut butter December 3 – stuffing mix December 4 – macaroni and cheese December 5 – canned fruit December 6 – canned chicken December 7 – dessert mix December 8 – canned olives December 9 – box of crackers December 10 – package pasta December 11 – spaghetti sauce December 12 – dish soap *Suggested Items Drop-off sites: Thursday afternoons b...
For months, citizens have been remarking on the sour smoky odor noticeable in town. The smoky smell is particularly apparent in the early morning hours when the inversion layer is in effect. A temperature inversion layer prevents the air below it from rising, trapping any pollutants or odors that are present. Multiple community members have contacted Fire District #2, as well as City Hall, and Walla Walla County officials about the odors. When asked about the issue, City Manager Randy...
DAYTON-The Dayton Development Task Force (DDTF) is asking businesses to donate a portion of their B&O taxes to help with projects that contribute to economic development, in the core of Dayton's downtown. DDTF President Bette Lou Crothers said if a business owner made a $1,000 pledge to the DDTF, in 2020, $750 of that will pay for the B&O taxes that business owner would need to pay the following year, in 2021. The other $250 is a tax deductible donation to the Task Force. Crothers said the next...
DAYTON-Sundae & Mr. Goessl return to the Liberty Theater for a special holiday show on Friday, December 13. Featuring award-winning vocalist Kate Voss, (Earshot Magazine's Vocalist of the Year, 2017) this Seattle duo is described as "Chet Atkins and Billie Holiday at a cocktail party." Their special holiday show takes place at 7:00 pm. Santa Claus may pop up, as well as some fun raffle prizes. This entertaining mix of great music and laughter is appropriate for the whole family. Tickets are...
