Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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Ten Years Ago March 17, 2005 Commercial Club’s Community Service Award recipients for 2004 have books, education and a love for the community of Waitsburg in common. Two deserving recipients were honored by Commercial Club and they are Weller Public Library librarian Jan Cronkhite and retired teacher, newspaper co-publisher and volunteer Anita Baker. Incumbent Mayor Marty Dunn will face a challenger in the City of Waitsburg’s City Elections on April 4, and a contest is brewing for the five council seats. Vance Price was nominated at a sec...
4: Pancake Bar; Turkey, Bacon, Ranch Wrap 16: Breakfast Sandwich; Turkey Sub, Sunchips 17: Biscuit & Gravy; Cheese or Pepperoni Pizza 18: Longjohn; Taco Salad 19: Breakfast Enchilada; Chicken Quesadilla Casserole...
March 13: Corey Puckett, Susan Watson, Kathy Logeman, Darla Fischer, Ryan Shweid, Dan Mortimore, Darin Groom, Louie Gagnon, Scott Hagerman, Mark Lanning and Larry Branson. March 14: Jim Wilson, Rhonda Perry, Kathy Rose, Luanna Kalahele, and William Adams. March 15: Drew Farley, Arvilla Cyr, Debra Olson, Stacey Mohney, Tom K. Baker, Gage Baker, Sharon Puckett, Sara Payne Dimak, and Lolita Clayton. March 16: Edna Clough, Mike Estes, Edith Largent, Carol Heilbrun, Michael Kerry, Guy Keeney, Chenae Dahlstrom, Megan Payne, and Carley Horlacher....
Waitsburg Nothing to report. Dayton Mar. 1 Burbank driver Timmy Elias, 50, cited for driving on a suspended license. Mar. 2 Commercial burglary on E. Main Street at Inland Cellular’s retail store; see story in this issue for more details including the arrest of a suspect. Identity theft reported by a caller in Clarkston stating someone used his son’s name to register a vehicle in Dayton without the son’s permission. Deputies arrested 44-year-old Dayton resident William “Eddie” Tewalt on a Department of Corrections warrant and transport...
Ten Years Ago March 10, 2005 Members of the Waitsburg City Council got a lesson in how congested Academy Street becomes during pick-up and drop off times at the Waitsburg School District. Transportation Supervisor Ken Colby, armed with video images of the bus loading area, gave graphic proof that parents delivering students to school perform some fairly outlandish maneuvers in doing so. Ed and Lena Fern Tusty’s family gathered recently to celebrate the couple’s 60th Wedding Anniversary. The Tustys are the parents of Pam Conover of Wai...
Waitsburg Nothing to report. Dayton Feb. 24 Suspicious circumstances on S. 3rd Street; caller reported an adult male sleeping in an alcove at the church who spoke with deputies and then left the area. Theft of coins and knives reported at Cameron Court; theft occurred approximately one month ago at a previous address. Feb. 25 A light was seen in a vacant residence on S. 4th Street; deputies checked the area and everything was secure. Caller reported people at a residence on S. 3rd Street where a search warrant was served earlier in the day;...
6: NO SCHOOL: Snow Make Up Day 9: French Toats; Beef Tacos, Peanut Butter Fingers 10: Biscuit & Gravy; Chicken Nuggets, Potato Smiles 11: Strawberry French Toast; Chicken Fried Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy 12: Breakfast Casserole; Chili, Cornbread...
March 6: Marianne Newell, John P. Janovich, Shane Johnson, Trulie Griffin, Michael Jantz, Ryan and Scott Downing, Del Benson, Larry Olson and Kevin Jones. March 7: Renee Adams, Jayce Dunleavy. March 8: Donovan Smith, Tanaa Maib and Scott Mason. March 9: Larry Johnson, Robert Langdon, Steve Pierson, Jennifer Bennett, Kay Baker. March 10: Bill Gluck, Win Deanna Anderson, Frank Reser and Casey Worth. March 11: Bettie Chase, Jacqueline Klaas, Catherine Donnelly, Kelly Lodato, Aaron DeFord, James Kenworthy and Adraine Michels. March 12: Cherie...
9: Pancake on a Stick; Turkey OR Ham Sandwich, Potato Salad 2: Breakfast Sandwich; BBQ Pulled Pork, Corn on the Cob 3: Biscuit & Gravy; Bean & Cheese Burrito, Spanish Rice 4: Green Eggs & Ham; Dog on a Log, Oodles of Noodles, Blue Goo, Pink Ink 5: NO SCHOOL -- Snow Make-Up Day...
Kenneth Ray Smith, 49, passed away February 16, 2015 at Dayton General Hospital. He was born October 5, 1965 to Terry and Judy (Watkins) Smith in San Miguel Naval Station, Philippines. He then moved to Winter Harbor, Maine when he was only a few months old where he lived until he was three years old. In the Summer of 1969 they moved to Yokohama, Japan, where he and his family lived for two years. His Family then moved to Misawa Air Force Base, Japan, where they lived for three years. In 1974 the family moved to Novato, California where his fath...
Ten Years Ago March 3, 2005 Waitsburg High School sophomore Courtney Gritman was crowned princess of the 2005 Pioneer Posse Court Sunday Evening. Nathan Hamann, son of Fred Hamann and grandson of Jan Chronkhite, both of Waitsburg, was recently presented with the Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist pin while serving aboard the U.S.S. Camden, a fast battle support ship providing fuel, ammunition and other stores. Nate is on his way to the Great Lakes Naval Station near Chicago to start medical tech school. Twenty-Five Years Ago March 1, 1990 A ne...
Waitsburg Nothing to report. Dayton Feb. 16 Deputies arrested 26-year-old Dayton resident Heather Dame on a Columbia County felony warrant. Deputies assisted Franklin County Sheriff’s Office with a single-vehicle, non-injury collision on Palouse Falls Road in which the driver lost control of the vehicle on a corner and caused damage to the driver’s side of the vehicle; both driver and passenger were uninjured, however the driver was cited for speed too fast for conditions. Deputies arrested 19-year-old Dayton man Dante Brown on a warrant from t...
February 27: Rylan Lybecker, Jerry Baker, Larry Land, Bill Broadhead, Jane Schulke, Katy Pearson Zemke. February 28: Jill McConnell, Brock Winegar, Cindy Hiatt, Sharon McDaniel, Jean Coe, Tressa Johnson, Merry Nelson, David Marr, Todd Dimak and Jeremy Nichols. March 1: Bill Zuger and grandson Jacob Dunn, Norma Chapman, Joan Bottles and Bill Keith. March 2: Alina Reese, Dean Atkinson, Kyla Winger, Rich Fry, Sandy Startin, Peter Mercer, Bill Callahan, Mike A. Mayberry and Jessica DeCoria. March 3: Sarah Moser, Mike Vennum, Michelle Miller,...
Ten Years Ago February 24, 2005 In order to recognize Port of Walla Walla Commissioner Ken Jantz’s 24 years of service as port commissioner, a road in the Burbank Industrial Park Phase II Project will be named in his honor. Jantz Boulevard will serve as a main access point for students attending Columbia School District which is also filling, considering Commissioner Jantz’s longstanding interest in public education. He served 16 years on the Waitsburg School Board. Debbie Hunter, daughter of Ellsworth “Elzy” and Sherrill Conover of Waitsburg,...
Waitsburg Feb. 10 Unknown animals attacked and killed a resident’s alpacas on Preston Avenue. Feb. 13 School administrator on Coppei Avenue reported that a student may be involved in drug use. Dayton Feb. 8 Two people reportedly trespassing on Whetstone Road; cited for criminal trespass. Property damage from hit and run reported on Wagon Road. Theft reported on W. Main Street; male and female came in and ate breakfast but left without paying. Feb. 9 Illegal dumping reported on Territorial Road. Harassing text messages received from an ex-boyfri...
February 20: Harvey Danielson, Jace Grende and Colter Mohney. February 21: Dick Brunton, Ted Hopwood, Rich Pierson, Travis Wood, Joshua Wood, Chris Huwe and Molly and Mandy Hays. February 22: Cheri Maxwell, Gerald Morgan, Charles Morgan, Tristien Cook, Alexandra Bloor and Nicole Eastwood. February 23: John A. Reese, Jay Thomas, Jane Conover Waldher, Jason Cook, Becky Harshman, Margaret Gibson, Heidi Sickles and Brandon Cole. February 24: Susan Segraves, Jason Wheeler, Helen Porter, Eric Nunn, Wanda Gales, Dane Henze, Misty Reid, Andy Maib,...
Ten Years Ago February 17, 2005 The home of Robert and Terrie Abernathy was destroyed by fire which frustrated local firefighters at every turn last weekend. Crews battled the stubborn fire from about 4 p.m. until 11 p.m. when they shifted to defensive positions due to a number of factors including the presence of propane tanks. Waitsburg needed three pointers in its game against Liberty Christian, and it got them from Chris Dessert. The 6-4 Cardinal guard hit five of them in Waitsburg’s 61-53 win in Blue Mountain League tournament play T...
Waitsburg Nothing reported. Dayton Feb. 3 Harassment reported on S. 2nd Street. Feb. 4 Fraud reported at Country Village Courts; fraudulent emails received related to an alleged scam on Craigslist. Verbal domestic dispute between brothers on W. Cameron Street; parties had separated prior to the deputy’s arrival. Suspicious person reportedly walking in yards on W. Spring Street; deputies were unable to locate. Feb. 5 Vandalism to recently purchased residence on Bruce Road reported; window and mirror broken. Erratic vehicle reported driving e...
February 13: Denise Shaffer, Lori Ann Witt, Tamra Fry, James Olson, Jonathon Baker, Justin and Travis Turner and Patty Mayberry. February 14: Susan Talbott, Edith Wold, Gina Lytle, Susan Zuger and David Smith. February 15: Ephraimia Reese, Andrew Wertz, Neta Henze McKenzie, Joe McCown Jr., Ansehl Hofer, Christina Hofer, Jack Otterson, Stacy Ashcroft and Wanda Witt, Andrew Wertz. February 16: Jason Eaton, Mike R. Mayberry, Wren McLurg and Loren Eng. February 17: Loyal Baker, Jack Rodgers, Chris Blair, Mathew Kurth, Betty Sauer, Angela Webb and...
Feb. 13: Pancake on a Stick; Hot Ham & Cheese, BBQ Beans Feb. 16: NO SCHOOL: President’s Day Feb. 17: Biscuit & Gravy; Sweet & Sour Chicken, Rice Feb. 18: Banana Pancake; Tomato Soup, Cheese Sandwich Feb. 19: Breakfast Skillet; BBQ Chicken Quesadilla, Refried Beans...
John David Delp, Sr. passed away Thursday, January 29, 2015 in Spokane, Washington. John was born to Charles Edgar and Mabel Delp on September 8, 1934 in Dayton, Washington, the last of ten children. He attended Dayton schools and graduated with the Dayton High School Class of 1953. Shortly after graduation, John joined the U.S. Army, serving from 1953-1955. As a young man, John worked for Green Giant moving pea viners. After his honorable discharge from the Army, John returned home where he also resumed the job of moving pea viners. This field...
Ten Years Ago February 10, 2005 The Waitsburg Lions Club wants to build a 40-foot by 60-foot building that will serve as both a clubhouse and community building at the Days of Real Sport grounds. A letter of intent was presented by Lions Club President Robbie Johnson, who also serves on the City Council, at a special meeting of the City Council held Monday, Feb. 7. Jaimee Hulce, daughter of Tim and Tonya Hulce, was installed as Worthy Advisor of Waitsburg Assembly NO. 68, Rainbow Girls, Sunday afternoon, January 9, 2005. Twenty-Five Years Ago F...
Waitsburg Jan. 27 Warrant service on Orchard Street; subject was arrested on outstanding warrant out of Dept. of Corrections. Jan. 28 One-vehicle rollover collision on Middle Waitsburg Road at Clodius; driver was transported to hospital by ambulance. Jan. 29 Residential burglary on Wilson Hollow Road; computer possibly taken. Feb. 1 Domestic dispute on Coppei Avenue; no arrest made, report forwarded to prosecuting attorney’s office. Dayton Jan. 26 Non-injury collision on E. Main Street; driver backed into another vehicle causing minor d...
February 6: Aidan Larsen, Jena Worth, Lorene Wood, Sueann Neace, Crystal Werner, Teresa Luders, George C. Robinson, Shawn Davis, Lloyd Walker, Jade Alleman and Mike Bergevin, James Harri. February 7: Wendy Cobb, Thomas Reese, Melvin and Michael Newbill and Connie Wyrick. February 8: Talen Larsen, Leota Laughery, Doug Beckel, Betty Klundt, Penny Jones, Karen Hansen, Jani Jansen, Judy White and Judy Helm Gross. February 9: Gabe Hofer, Thomas House. February 10: Pat Zuger, Susan Kenney, Betty Harpe, Ryan Wertz and Sara Wilson, Ryan Wertz....
Ten Years Ago February 3, 2005 A garage with a bit of history for Bolles Junction-area folks was lost to fire last Friday. The structure was formerly the Bolles Junction School District’s one-room schoolhouse. Firefighters from Joint Fire District Nos. 2 and 7, and a pumper from the City of Waitsburg, responded to the 7:31 a.m. call to 13366 E. SR 124. The fire progressed into the attic, resulting in nearly total destruction to the structure. Firefighters were able to protect the adjacent residence. They were at the scene approximately four hou...
