Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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Gary Richard Grendahl left us to be with the Lord on September 25th, 2015 at his Ranch in Dayton, Washington. Gary was born on October 4th, 1945 in Tacoma, Washington to his loving parents Glen Orville Grendahl and Delores Leone Grendahl and was blessed with his brother Jan. He married Carol Andrews in 1964 and had two daughters, Cheryl and Terri. Following the end of his marriage he married JoAnn Wade Grendahl of which he then became stepfather of her two children Jim and Shelli. Gary and his...
Ten Years Ago Oct. 6, 2005 Mark Shively has served on the Waitsburg City Council since being appointed to fill a vacancy in 2002, a job he approached with energy, compassion and humility, noting that the experience would be “educational.” Beginning next week, Shively will begin a new stage in his life’s education as he begins a 10-week program with the Washington State Department of Services for the blind. An architect has been retained to begin design of the new Waitsburg Clinic, said Bruce Grimshaw, CEO of the Columbia County Health Syste...
Waitsburg Sept. 23 Vehicle collision on 400 block of Coppei Ave. Vehicle stopped at crosswalk and was rear-ended by another vehicle. Suspicious circumstances reported on 200 block of Dewitt Road. Unknown subjects entering an unoccupied residence. Complainant requested extra patrol. Dayton Sept. 20 Report of verbal domestic dispute on 500 block of E. Tremont. Parties agreed to separate for the night. Suspicious activity on 1400 block of S. 4th; report of male yelling for over an hour. Deputies located subject in garage, singing to loud music...
October 2: Ted Collins, Quinton Pettichord, Harry Peterson, Lane Savage, Travis Larsen, Kellen Gerke, Holly Robinson. October 3: Coe Richards, George Hodges, Dorothy Mays, Lee Nora Finch, Carolyn Thompson, Heather Jackson, Stacey Vaughn. October 4: Jeff Nichols, Tom Collins, Sharon Speiss, Amanda Marshall. October 5: Mary Hansen, John White, J.K. Keve, Larry Conover, Cindi Putnam, Rita Lenhart. October 6: Maye Hofer, Shane Rasmussen, Thelma Katsel Needham, Grace Reece, Howard Carson, Andy Hermanns. October 7: Terrie Mason, Rachel Townsend....
Waitsburg Sept. 20 One vehicle rollover on Middle Waitsburg Road. Driver arrested for DUI. Sept. 21 Theft of salt and pepper shakers on W. 4th Street. Dayton Sept. 6 Vandalism on S. 1st St. Window damaged, but not recently. Trespassing, black jeep on dike near golf course, unable to locate. Noise complaint of loud party on 400 Blk. of E. Washington. Party shut down before deputy contact. Sept. 7 Unwanted subject sleeping in entrance to business on 100 Blk of E. Main St. Individual moved upon deputy arrival. Horses out of pasture on 700 Blk of...
September 25: Kenneth Jones, Cricket Harris, Tambra Manley, Sheena Strand, Amanda McKinley Morton, Gabriel Abel. September 26: Karl Newell, Shirley Dunn, Betty Myers, Christi Baim, Faye King, Mike Hubbard, Heidi Kinart, Ellis Erikson, Keith Brodhead. September 27: Jean Everly, Randy Culley, Gloria Simonis, Ryan Ahler. September 28: Timber Frohreich, Alana Fox. September 29: Margaret Fischer, Marie Feryn, Charles Zuger, Mary Yancey, Dr. S.R. Hevel, Christopher Conrath. September 30: Charles Parker. October 1: Quinton Powers, Jeff Dicus, Peggy...
Ten Years Ago Sept. 29, 2005 Arrah Lee Wilson hosted the first meeting of Odako Club Thursday, September 22, 2005. There were 19 members and guest present. New officers were installed. They are president, Deanne Johnson; vide-president, Arrah Lee Wilson; secretary, Luella Thompson; treasurer, Velma Sickles; corresponding secretary, Betty Jo Donnelly; historian, Susan Segraves, Waitsburg High School graduates completing studies at Washington State University following eh summer semester are Scott Allen Mason, B.A. in Business Administration and...
Ten Years Ago Sept. 22, 2005 Photo caption: George Wale, Jim Hansen, Ivan Keve, and Pioneer of the Year Ben Flathers inspect a buggy on display at the Bruce Memorial Museum during the Pioneer Fall Festival last Sunday. Hansen was demonstrating how little the former mode of transportation weighted by lifting the front wheel as the others looked on. Flathers was honored as Pioneer of the Year and added remarks about his life following presentation of the honor following the non denominational church service that morning. Bill Hinchliffe of...
9: Pancakes; Chili, Cornbread, Carrots 21: Biscuit & Gravy; BBQ Pulled Pork, BBQ Beans 22: Continental Breakfast; K-5 Cook’s Choice/6-12 Chicken Ceasar Wrap, Cucumbers 23: Longjohn; Orange Chicken, Rice, Pepper Strips 24: Continental Breakfast; Chicken or Veggie Quesadilla, Refried Beans...
Waitsburg Nothing to report Dayton Aug. 30 Juvenile problem: three juveniles in black riding their skateboards down Main Street in front of the Best Western Hotel. Youth were contacted and advised to stay out of the street. Suspicious vehicle: newer black Acura spotted behind the football field taking pictures. Deputy was unable to locate vehicle. Civil disturbance in 400 Block of S. 6th, cleared with deputy contact. Erratic vehicle westbound on US 12, deputy unable to locate. Found property: possible explosive device located in the basement...
James “Jim” Ellis Hansen passed away on Sept. 9, 2015, at home surrounded by his family. He was born the third of six children in Waitsburg on May 19, 1921, to Albert and Margaret Leid Hansen, longtime pioneers of the Valley. Jim was a member of the undefeated 1938 and 1939 Waitsburg High School football teams and graduated from high school in 1939. Jim attended two years at Washington State College, where he studied agriculture engineering and was a member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity and worked at Ferdinand’s Creamery on campus. After enlis...
Ten Years Ago September 15, 2005 Ben Flathers found his calling in 1942 when he joined the U.S. Army and the Prescott farmer continued his service in the reserves as he blended it with his agricultural pursuits from 1947 through the 1970s. Flathers, 87, moved from his ranch residence to Wheatland Village Retirement Apartments in Walla Walla about a year ago and is being honored as the Waitsburg Historical Society’s 2005 Pioneer of the Year. Jack and Laurette McCaw were honored as the Waitsburg Booster Club Boosters of the Year in a plaque p...
Sept. 11: Kathleen Johnson, Roger Becker, Justin Bergevin, Jason Crawford, Bonnie Olson. Sept. 12: Jim Pearson, Glenn Hayes, Marshal McKinley, Mitch Gagnon, Chelsi Hermanns. Sept. 13: Dave McKenzie, Sr., Jeffrey Hofer, Joey Garcia, Nadine Scoggins, Helen Rich, Claudia Hevel-Doty, Jeffrey Liebermann, Nancy Bickelhaupt, Christine Jenks, Brook Rasmussen. Sept. 14: Jerry Harshman, Stan Pierson, Dan Jones, Doug Brown, Scott Ford, Mathew Kennedy, Bob Olson, Karen Matthee. Sept. 15: Brooke Hoon, Bessie Tate, Sharon Merrow, Lynn Piersol, Gini Clarno...
2: Pancakes; Corndog, Fries 14: Breakfast Sandwich; Turkey sub, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Cucumbers, Avocado 15: Continental Breakfast; Grilled Chicken Nuggets, Sweet Potato Tots 16: Cinnamon Roll; Baked Potato Bar, Broccoli, Graham Crackers 17: Continental Breakfast; 100% Beef Tacos, Tortillas, Black Beans...
Matt and Corinne Baker of Ft. Collins, Colo., announce the birth of Drayson Palmer Baker on August 19, 2015. Drayson arrived at 7:46 p.m., and weighed in at 8 lbs. and 19½ inches long. Grandparents include Loyal and Charlotte Baker of Dayton, George and Shannon Hodges of Enumclaw, Wash., and Jim and Kathy Atkinson of Post Falls, Id. Great grandparents include Tom and Anita Baker of Waitsburg, Joan and Larry Summers of Walla Walla, Marion Hodges of Spokane, and Diane Hurley of Farmington,...
Ten Years Ago Sept. 8, 2005 An interesting and informative historical demonstration by local Lewis & Clark Expedition expert Gary Lentz is one of many events combining to entertain visitors to three days of “Trails and Tales” at the Columbia County Fairgrounds. Lentz’s historical presentation, magic, a “Builder’s Bonanza,” livestock and other attractions will greet fairgoers when the fair opens on Friday with a free fair breakfast with paid gate admission. Commercial Club members organizing the Salmon Bake have expressed concern that salmon...
8th: Cook’s Choice 9th: Sandwich Choice 10th: Tomato Soup & Grilled Cheese 11th: Corndog & Fries...
Waitsburg Nothing to report. Dayton Aug. 16 Burning violation on Gallaher Rd. Neighbor burning in barrel. Fire extinguished by home owner. Two-vehicle non-injury collision on S. 1st st. Vehicle backed out of a parking space and struck another vehicle. Unwanted subject on W. Commercial St. Party reported intoxicated son at residence and wanted him to leave. Son left after contact with deputy. Aug. 17 Report of fire alarm going off on Jackson St. No fire, burned food. Driver cited on N. Touchet Rd. for no valid operator’s license and no i...
Sept. 4: Rosella Bains, Doris Worden, Ray Russell, James Laughery, Blaine Bickelhaupt, Katy Broadhead, Gil Sharpe. Sept. 5: Corinne Baker, Fred Singer, Linda Marshall, Lowell Houtchens, Ellen Webster, Linda Mercer, Scott Zuger, Garrick Sampson, Margaret Brown, Edua Cheshire. Sept. 6: Summer Wood, Caris Cole, Ed Larson, Jeanette Hansen, Robert Henze, Nancy Wittman, Orrin Anderson. Sept. 7: Scott Rarick, Nancy Crowe, Maxine Mercer, Kristi Kiefel, Bob Danforth, Chris Pearson, Jeff Pierson, Justin Reedy, Joy Lindsey. Sept. 8: Gus Senter, Erma Lee...
Ten Years Ago September 1, 2005 A signal from an aircraft emergency locater transmitter (ELT) was detected and located near Waitsburg on July 20 by members of several Civil Air Patrol (CAP) Squadrons. The ELT, transmitting from a parked aircraft, was a false alarm. AS firefighting resources continue mop-up operations in the School Fire area, the need for road, trail and area closures were evaluated and eased to accommodate public access late last week. “There is still a lot of firefighting activity taking place within the fire perimeter and we...
Waitsburg Aug. 21 Two-vehicle collision on Bolles Road near Main Street. Both drivers transported to hospital by ambulance. Cause of collision is still under investigation. Dayton Nothing reported....
FREE SUMMER MEAL PROGRAM LAST DAY FRI., AUG. 28 Monday - Friday Breakfast 8-8:30 a.m. Lunch 11:30 a.m. – noon All children 18 & under receive meals free of charge....
August 28: Michelle Donavon, Jerome Baumann, Daniel Harshman, Shelby Janovich, Robert White. August 29: Debby Nordheim, Howie Smith, Rick Peck, Ryan Meier, Ivan Keve, Lori Hickman, Hanna Mock, Eddie Hernandez. August 30: Lee Bergstrom, Jake Harshman, Tristan Michael Dunn, Chance McDaniel, Kendra Smith. August 31: Tim Quigg, Tammie Witt, Dara Roberts, Marshall and Maverick Counts, Mark Leroue, Jr. Sept. 1: Leslie Yancey, Allison Huwe, Janis Huwe, Todd Hawkins, Ronald William Winnett, Travis Roberts, David Mahoney, Mathew Witt, Donna Thomas,...
Ten Years Ago August 25, 2005 Waitsburg Elementary teacher Pam Conover was surprised with the D.A.R.E. Educator of the Year, presented Aug. 2 during the awards banquet at the Washington State D.A.R.E. - School Resource Officers (SRO) Combined Conference in Yakima. The 2005 Waitsburg Cardinal football program started practices last week. This year, these seven returning lettermen will provide leadership and fill key positions for the Cards: Fred Cunz, John Gertsch, Jeremy Nichols, Cole Janovich, Jacob Bly, John Raver, and Trey Cole. Practices...
Nancy is survived by her husband Stan; son Bruce and his sons Brandon and Nicholas of Dayton, Wash.; her daughter Karin and son-in-law David Ferguson and their daughter Leah of Happy Valley, Ore.; her sister and brother-in-law Anne and Don Nixon of Oysterville, Wash.; and by her brother-in-law and sister-in-law Joe and Laurie Ferguson of Lake Oswego, Ore. Nancy is the daughter of G.E. "Ding" and Gyla Cannon. She graduated from St. Helen's Hall (now Oregon Episcopal School) in 1954 and from Mount...
