Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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Snow put a whole different look on this favorite scene on Lower Hogeye Road, shared in this space several weeks ago. We may dislike driving in and shoveling the stuff, but it certainly dresses up a landscape.... Full story
DAYTON—Support for the Port of Columbia’s broadband infrastructure project is crucial to prividng high speed, reliable, up to date internet to the residents of Dayton and Columbia County. Anne Walsh, speaking on behalf of the Dayton Chamber of Commerce, spoke at a December 14 meeting, encouraging the commissioners to support the project, which is being overseen by the Port of Columbia. The total cost of the project totals $2.5 million, and could provide reliable, high speed internet to more than 1,200 homes and businesses in Dayton. The Port ha...
DAYTON—New policing laws and how they affect local law enforcement was the topic at a town hall presentation by Columbia County Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday and Wednesday nights last week. The discussion offered an in-person and an online option for all attendees., and the same information was shared both nights. Columbia County Sheriff Joe Helm and County Prosecutor Dale Slack led the discussion both nights to explain the recent legislation HB 1310 and HB 1054. The bills were passed to cre...
DAYTON—House of Gucci is inspired by the family empire behind the Italian fashion house of Gucci. Spanning three decades of love, betrayal, decadence, revenge, and ultimately murder, the film reveals what a name means, what it’s worth, and how far a family will go for control. The critics at Rotten Tomatoes rate this movie 60% favorable, but the audience is more satisfied with it and gave it an 83% favorable rating. The critics and the audience have indicated much of the movie is slow paced, but both groups agree that Lady Gaga gives an impres...
WAITSBURG—The public restroom at Preston Park will be closed for painting starting December 28. The restroom’s walls, ceilings, and floors will be receiving a new coat of paint, as a new coat of epoxy. The restrooms will reopen once the epoxy is cured and set.... Full story
SPOKANE—Innovia Foundation is currently accepting applications through its Community Grants Program. This grant program is open from December 6, 2021, through midnight PST on January 11, 2022. The Early Bird deadline is January 5, 2022 (by midnight PST). The Community Grants Program comprises more than 90 funds established by donors whose generosity has given Innovia Foundation the flexibility to make funding decisions that accommodate changing needs and capitalize on timely and compelling opportunities in our 20-county region. Grants are a...
WAITSBURG—If you live in Walla Walla, the annual Christmas Tree Collection by Boy Scout Troop 305 will be on January 15 and 16, 2022. Have your completely undecorated (no tinsel!) tree waiting in front of your house for pick up on those days. The trees are re-purposed for wildlife habitat at Bennington Lake. If your tree has not been collected by 3:00 pm on the 16th, send an email totreepickup@troop305.net. No charge, but donations (used for camps, activities, and equipment for the Scouts) are appreciated! Brrr… today’s high, we hit a balmy...
Congratulations to Cheyenne and Devin Gusse who were married December 27, 2021, at 5 p.m. at the Walla Walla courthouse. Those in attendance were Cheyenne’s grandparents John and Susan Kenney, Devin’s grandparents Scott and Lynne Branson, Cheyenne’s parents Matthew Frohreich and Dorothy Castelow, Cheyenne’s sister and brother-in-law, Timber Frohreich and Chase Lopez.... Full story
Byron Gene Kaczmarski, 75, of Dayton, Washington, passed away December 19, 2021, at Brookdale Assisted Living in College Place, Washington. Byron was born December 31, 1945, in Pettibone, North Dakota, to James & Irene (Aichele) Kaczmarski. He grew up and attended school in Pettibone and, following high school graduation, attended the University of North Dakota, where he received his MBA degree in Accounting. Byron moved to Portland, Oregon, where he began his career with Haskins and Sells... Full story
DAYTON-Public Works Engineer and Director Charles Eaton submitted his resignation during an executive session with the Columbia County Commissioners on December 20. Returning from the session, the commissioners accepted Eaton's resignation, and all thanked him for his service to the county. Eaton signed on with Columbia County in November 2018 and began working in December of that year after he and his wife, Nancy, relocated from the Portland area. Before his job in Dayton, Eaton was the...
The garden got the better of me this year. I always start out optimistic and start way too many seeds and then pack them into every square inch of the garden. In blissful denial about how many weeds could creep in after the first good rain, I slack on putting down any mulch or weed barrier fabric, thinking I'll have time to get it down in time. Spoiler: I never do. This year the tomatoes grew into a veritable jungle. I pruned them back a bit, but eventually, they got out of hand as well. Soon...
As I’ve frequently written, I am not a reflective person. However, I do appreciate traditions. Therefore, as I did columns for my first and second anniversaries in Waitsburg, I decided to make it tradition and do a third-anniversary column. First, I am still amazed that my original attempt at a column was published; that the column continues is still beyond me. Full disclosure, after reading my initial essay, my first English class professor immediately sent me to the remedial class. Q...
Since Teeny McMunn's retirement earlier this year, Luke Chavez has been sharing his recipes with readers each week. The Times enjoys hearing recipe feedback, and learning about ways that each reader customizes the dishes. Enjoy this review of a dish featured in the June 24, 2021 edition. I saved your recipe from the Waitsburg Times of June 24, 2021, for the above referenced item. I finally made it last night for dinner and invited two good friends over to share the experience. Luke, it was one o...
The Golden Days Era Committee voted on the following players for induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame this year: Dick Allen, Ken Boyer, Gil Hodges, Jim Kaat, Roger Maris, Minnie Minoso, Danny Murtaugh, Tony Oliva, Billy Pierce, and Maury Wills. The four players who received the necessary seventy-five percent of the vote to get in are Gil Hodges, Minnie Minoso, Tony Oliva, and Jim Kaat. Let’s take a look at the career of Jim Kaat and compare him to other pitchers in the Hall of Fame. K...
Ryan Rundell, District 1 BMAC Civil Service Commission Columbia County Public Transportation Authority Columbia County Focusing on Youth Coalition - CCFY County/City Liaison Downtown Dayton Task Force Insurance/WCIF Juvenile Justice Law and Justice Fund Planning & Building Public Health Marty J. Hall, District 2 Columbia County Commissioners Chairman City/County Levee Ad Hoc Committee Columbia County Public Transportation Authority County Road Department Courthouse Maintenance DFW – Wildlife Issues Risk Pool - WCRP I.T. Services Open Space a...
December 14 A package was picked up by the wrong person at the post office. Main Street, Waitsburg December 16 Deputies investigated a reported residential burglary. Fair Acres Lane, Walla Walla County December 19 A hit-and-run collision occurred in the county. Highway 12, Touchet December 22 A death was reported in the county. Preston Ave, Waitsburg December 25 A package was stolen containing approximately $1,000 in pool cues. Kooskooskie Road, Walla Walla County...
December 20 Accident, injury unknown. Highway 12 Unwanted person. Main Street Animal call. Vine Street December 21 Theft. Main Street Accident, non-injury. Highway 12 Malicious mischief. Willow Street December 22 Burglary attempted. Main Street Welfare check. Touchet Road Accident, non-injury. Highway 12 December 23 Accident, non-injury. Touchet Road Traffic call. Payne Hollow Lost property. 4th Street December 24 Animal call. Chandler Road Citizen contact. Kellogg Hollow Violation of court order. 5th Street December 25 Welfare check. Day...
Of all the holiday parties, one of my favorites to host has always been New Year's Eve. Combining the effervescent excitement of counting down to midnight with my love for fancy finger foods and sparkling wine makes for memorable entertaining. To counter those extra pours of tiny bubbles, it is important to offer your guests a varied selection of satisfying nibbles that are easy to eat with one hand while mingling. Cured meats, cheese boards, olives, shrimp cocktail, oysters, and gougères,...
Ten Years Ago December 29, 2011 A group of Waitsburg residents wants to resurrect the town’s defunct flood control district, a prospect city officials say they welcome. “We want to keep Waitsburg safe and beautiful,” said Allison Bond, who spearheaded a recruiting effort that has yielded the required number of volunteers to serve on the district next year. “There are a lot of people willing to put the time in,” she said. “And they have great ideas.” Citing concerns about the stability of... Full story
