Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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DAYTON—In last week’s issue of The Times we posted a soccer schedule for Dayton-Waitsburg for fall 2018. However, Dayton-Waitsburg will not be fielding a soccer team this year. We inadvertently published the schedule from 2017. We’re sorry for the error. DW will also not have a cross-country team this year, due to lack of participation....
Last week, The Times reported that Suzi Tasker is opening her new business, Wenaha Wellness, at Main Street Salon. Tasker’s business will actually be located at Creative Designs, on Main Street....
DAYTON—Dayton General Hospital Respiratory Therapist Tom Anderson said there has been an uptick in people seeking medical care because of poor air quality from smoke due to ongoing fires in northern Washington and British Columbia. People are having problems with breathing, burning eyes and nose, chest pain and tightness of breath, which brings on anxiety, and compounds the problem, he said. “On Monday the air quality index was 274, placing Dayton in the Very Unhealthy category, and almost in the Hazardous category for particle pol...
WALLA WALLA—A total of $14,926.99 has been distributed this year to support Waitsburg recreation, civic, religious and education efforts from funds established at the Blue Mountain Community Foundation by Dr. S. Roger and Laura Jean Hevel, of Waitsburg. The City of Waitsburg received $2,883.19 to support the operations of the swimming pool from the Friends of the Waitsburg Pool Fund established by the Hevels. Anyone may contribute to this Fund to support the swimming program in Waitsburg. Grants of $2,035.95 each were awarded to the Friends o...
Last week, The Times incorrectly reported that Eric Watrud, the new Umatilla National Forest Service Supervisor is replacing Monte Fujishin. Watrud is actually replacing outgoing Forest Supervisor Genevieve Masters. Fujishin is the District Ranger in the Pomeroy Ranger District, and he is not retiring....
LAKEWOOD, Wash. – Steven L Gurr passed away of natural causes at his residence in Lakewood, Wash., on July 7, 2018. Steve was a resident of Waitsburg from 1965 to 1976 and graduated from Waitsburg High School in 1972. Steve was cremated, and at his request there will be no services....
DAYTON—Earlier this month, five young people from Dayton’s United Methodist and First Congregation Churches traveled to Wellpinit, Wash. to volunteer with Sierra Service Project. As part of a larger group of volunteers, Jacob Holmberg, Justin Jaech, Melany Lane, Sarah Shutters and Genesee Smith worked on home improvements under the direction of the Spokane Housing Authority, while learning about the Spokane Tribe of Indians. The youth and their project supervisor, David Reinholz, will speak about their experiences on Sunday during the 10 a.m...
DAYTON—Eric Tingstad and Carl Tosten will perform separate concerts on Aug. 23 at 7 p.m. at the Liberty Theater in Dayton. Tingstad is a Grammy Award-winning song writer and composer from Seattle. He is best known as a finger style guitarist. Tosten is a singer, song writer and guitar clinician who is often described as a contemporary folk artist. He is returning to the Liberty Theater after performing here last year. Tickets are available for $20 at www.libertytheater.org, or by calling the theater 382-1380. Wine or beer will be available f...
The Blue Mountain Action Council, Thrivent Financial and Dayton’s Redeemer Lutheran Church are sponsoring a free food distribution on Aug. 23 at Columbia County Fairgrounds, from noon until 2 p.m. Volunteers are needed at 10:45 a.m. to help bag and distribute food. Contact Janet Bye by phone at: (509) 520-7939 or by email at: jbye56@gmail.com, for more information or to volunteer....
DAYTON—Last week, The Times reported that signup for use of the Delaney Room at the Dayton Memorial Library is now available online at the library’s website. Library staff has asked us to emphasize that the online feature is an additional signup method to increase ease of use for library patrons. However, phone calls and in-person inquiries are still very welcome,” says Director Dusty Waltner. Waltner also said that two-day advance notice for use of the facility is always requested. For more information, contact the library at (509) 382-4...
DAYTON—The Columbia County Commissioners have scheduled a public hearing for 10:30 a.m. on Sept. 4. Planning Director Meagan Bailey will present findings of fact regarding the Columbia County Code and new marijuana production, processing and sales in the county. Public comment will be taken during the meeting. A six-month emergency moratorium was imposed by the commissioners on July 16 to give the County Planning Commission time to address deficiencies within the code concerning the number of grows, processors and retail businesses allowed i...
DAYTON—Staff from the Umatilla National Forest Service headquarters in Pendleton attended the Columbia County Commissioners’ Aug. 6, meeting to introduce the new Umatilla National Forest Supervisor, Eric Watrud. Watrud has been on the job since May 13. “His strong natural resources background and commitment to serving our public make him an ideal candidate to lead the Forest,” said Pacific N.W. Regional Forester, Jim Pena in a May press release. Pena said Watrud has served as the deputy forest supervisor for the Fremont-Winema National Forest...
WAITSBURG—Registration for Waitsburg schools will take place in Preston Hall Aug. 20-23. On Aug. 20, 22 and 23, registration will be from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. Hours on Aug. 21 will be 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Associated Student Body fees, sports passes and meal plans may be paid for made at during the registration period....
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – Paul Carter, WSU Columbia County Extension Director, received special recognition from the National Association of County Agricultural Agents (NACAA) at its Annual Meeting in Chattanooga, Tenn., on Aug. 2. Carter received NACAA's Distinguished Service Award for the work he has done during his 13 years of service as a Washington State University Extension Educator in Columbia County. He is also Extension Regional Specialist in Soils, Crops and Precision Agriculture and h...
DAYTON – The Dayton Memorial Library has introduced a new procedure for users of the Delany Room meeting facility to sign up. According to Library Director Dusty Waltner, a calendar has been added to the Dayton Memorial Library website at: www.daytonml.org, along with an online form for patrons to request its use. Requests should be made at least two days in advance. “This should help eliminate double booking mistakes and ensure proper use of the building,” said Waltner. Questions about the schedule or building availability should be direc...
OLYMPIA – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is seeking public input into a projected $30 million shortfall in the budget for 2019-21 that will result in program cuts and real impacts to game and non-game species. For the past eight months, the WDFW has been working with an advisory group representing hunting, fishing, outdoor recreation, business, conservation, and local government who have determined that funding should come from a broad-based source such as the state budget’s general fund, supplemented with funds from lic...
DAYTON – Tickets will go on sale Monday at noon for King Arthur’s Quest, this year’s Missoula Children’s Theater production at the Liberty Theater. Performances are Aug. 17 and 18 at 7 p.m. Tickets $5 and $8 and are available at the theater at 344 E. Main St. or online at libertytheater.org. King Arthur’s Quest will feature more than 50 local area youth as cast members....
WALLA WALLA – The Walla Walla Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization is creating a Rural Mobility Plan for Walla Walla County and connecting areas. The agency is asking for input from citizens to help them understand how people use public transportation, and what would improve mobility throughout the Valley. Area residents are invited to take a short survey by August 15th at: bit.ly/wallawallamobility. For more information, contact WWVMPO at (509) 876-8001....
DAYTON - With summer heat in full swing, fire risk is increased. City of Dayton Code Compliance Officer Clint Atteberry says he wants to stress to all city residents that tall grass and weeds are a major source of fire fuel, whether they look to be dry or not. Trimming grasses and weeds to a height of less than 12 inches does not eliminate fire hazards, but it will reduce them. Over-height grasses may be trimmed more safely with string trimmers than with lawn mowers. Keeping weeds and grasses trimmed not only prevents fires starting, but also...
DAYTON – Prospective athletes and parents from Dayton and Waitsburg middle schools are invited to attend a DW Combine information meeting for fall middle school sports on Aug. 8. The meeting will be held in the Dayton High School auditorium at 7 p.m. Middle football and volleyball school coaches will meet with players and their parents, and participation paperwork will be provided. Note that this meeting is separate from the High School Sports Information Night, which will be held Aug. 6 in Waitsburg (see calendar)....
DAYTON – A Public Hearing will be held at 10 a.m. on Aug. 20 by the Board of Columbia County Commissioners to discuss Eckler Mountain road closures and landowner use permits. This meeting will be held in the Commissioners Chambers at 311 East Main, Dayton, to hear public comment. Anyone unable to attend this meeting but still wanting to make comments, should send comments to Columbia County Public Works Department, PO Box 5, Dayton, WA 99328....
WAITSBURG – Waitsburg Christian Church, at 6th and Main Streets, will sponsor Vacation Bible School for students age 4 through 6th grade. Sessions will be held Aug. 13 – 16 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. The theme for this year’s VBS is “Camp Moose on the Loose....
WAITSBURG – The Dayton-Waitsburg Athletic Combine will hold its fall sports information night for parents and fall high school athletes on August 6 at 7:00 p.m. in the Waitsburg High School Auditorium. This meeting will be for athletes from both high schools, and will cover high school cross country, cheer, volleyball and football. Sports packets will be handed out that must be completed before athletes can attend practices. Coaches will also be checking for dates on sports physicals. They are good for two years. During the meeting, coaches w...
DAYTON – Two group auditions will be held for this year’s visit from the Missoula Children’s Theatre at the Liberty Theater in Dayton for this year’s production of “King Arthur’s Quest.” The first audition will be August 7 at 2 p.m., and the second will August 9 at 2 p.m. Approximately 50-60 roles are available for local students. All students entering first grade through 12th grade are encouraged to audition. No advance preparation is necessary. Those auditioning should arrive early and plan to stay for two hours. Some of the cast members...
DAYTON – This year, the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office will again sponsor its annual National Night Out event. It will be held in the Dayton City Park on Aug. 7 from 5 to 8 p.m. More than 30 displays from local agencies and businesses will be presented. Free hot dogs, chips and refreshments will be provided, courtesy of Banner Bank, Frito-Lay and Pepsi-Cola. This year’s special displays and events will include the National Guard Lakota helicopter, which will fly in for display, and the Life Flight Network helicopter which will fly in for t...
