Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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Ten Years Ago November 5, 2009 The Grandmothers’ Roundtable will present a forum entitled “The Health of our Aging Population; Planning Ahead for Growing Older”, on Monday November 9. The Forum will begin at 7:00 pm and will be held at the Walla Walla Community college Enology and Viticulture. The Liberty Theater, in conjunction with Touchet Valley Art Council Productions, is proud to present its ninth annual fall musical, Once Upon A Mattress, beginning Friday, Nov 13. This year’s production is directed by Darla Anderson and features a talen...
Ten Years Ago October 29, 2009 Waitsburg High School graduate Ashley Coila is making the most of her first college volleyball season with the Bethany University Bruins. Coila, the daughter of Richard and Gloria Lybecker of Waitsburg and Curtis Coila of Waitsburg was thrust into a starting position earlier this season when a teammate was lost to a career-ending injury. “Ashley has done a remarkable job playing a very demanding position,” Head coach Reed Duffus said. Darver Tackle Shop was the...
Ten Years Ago October 22, 2019 Photo caption: Waitsburg High School has been recognized as one of the 104 “Highest Improving” in reading and math by the Center for Educational Effectiveness. Two years ago the school was named a ‘School of Distinction” by the Supt. of Public Instruction: that program is no longer and the CEE created the “Great Schools Award” using the identical criteria. Dr. Gene Sheratt presented the award at the October 14 meeting of the Waitsburg School Board. Front row: Lori Bartlow, Stephanie Wooderchak, Pam Conover, Ro...
Ten Years Ago October 15, 2009 Photo caption: Former Waitsburg resident Kathy Rose, of Griffin, Ga, carried a copy of The Times when she attended the 9/12 Taxpayers March on Washington D. C. Her she is on the West Lawn of the U. S. Capitol building among the estimated 1.5 million people who attended the rally. Rose is the daughter of the late Bill and Hazel Rose, long-time Waitsburg residents. About a dozen people met September 29 to discuss possible directions for the site of Waits Mill, now a charred pile of blackened beams and heat warped...
Ten Years Ago October 8, 2009 The dedication of a life size bronze sculpture of Sacajawea will highlight a weekend-long event in Dayton this weekend where a large variety of art will be exhibited by artists during Dayton On Tour. Photo Caption: Anne Walsh of Waitsburg, ventured abroad last summer, treated to a birthday celebration with a couple of life long companions. Anne enjoyed reading a copy of the Waitsburg Times at Waltomo Hotel in New Zealand, a place famous for the caves and glow worms, we kid you not. This 1908 Victorian hotel is a...
Ten Years Ago October 1, 2009 [Photo caption] Here’s what’s believed to be the entire student body of Spring Valley School, circa 1928. From left, Jim Stonecipher, Lola Mae Walker, Roberta Stonecipher, Jack Clodius, Claire Conover, Margaret Clodius and Margaret Testerman. The teacher’s name is unknown at this time. [Photo caption] Waitsburg is again “One of a Kind.” Bill Clemens, right, of Pacific Power, presented a check for $1,000 to Mayor Markeeta Little Wolf and City Clerk Randy Hinchliff...
Ten Years Ago September 24, 2009 Sixth Grader honored for award-winning essay. Emma Philbrook, beams as her mother Cindy looks on. Phillbrook penned an essay that bested competitors in eight Western states. Photo by Norma Bessey Almost one-third of W.H.S. has flu. Listen up, class. Today’s lesson is about acronyms and the first example (cough) is ILI, which stands for “Influenza-Like Indicators.” For example, as of last Tuesday, 31% of the students attending Waitsburg High School were absen...
Ten Years Ago August 27, 2009 A slight breeze kept the bees away while everyone enjoyed lots of good conversation, food and a little music from the Blue Mountain Troublemakers, at the Hockersmith place on Rocky Point last weekend. Prompted by fascinating stories from Bettie Chase, Ivan Keve, and the Hap Cline series about the community that used to be, several Jasper Mountain families spent the afternoon on the mountain. Touchet will honor retiring football coach, Wayne Dickey, during a special...
Ten Years Ago September 10, 2009 Historic Wait's Mill destroyed by spectacular Sunday morning fire. "The Waitsburg mill is on fire and is fully involved." Dayton Dispatch reported about ten minutes after 4 in the morning last Sunday...We may never know what sparked the fire that destroyed Wait's Mill. We do know an irreplaceable piece of Waitsburg's legacy was lost forever. Another strong contingent of FFA and 4-H members will be showing their animal projects at the Columbia County Fair in...
Ten Years Ago September 3, 2009 Some of the Gems keyboardist Duana Gusse’s classmates have been taking a stroll down memory lane, unearthing some oldies but goodies not only of the musical kind but of the photographic kinds as well. This photo of the Waitsburg Volunteer Fire Department from the late 1950’s or early 1960’s is one of those memories submitted by Bert Aylward. Photo caption: Front row (l-r) Harold wills, Emory Kruchek, Sam Wills, John Lloyd, Don Wills, Leroy Todt, Bob Segra...
Ten Years Ago August 27, 2009 A Waitsburg High School graduate played a role in a serious nuclear accident and August 29 marks 33 years since the mishap at Hanford. Marvin Klundt, a 1953 graduate of Waitsburg High, was working with Harold McClusky, who became know as ‘The Atomic Man” in 1976, when an explosion exposed McClusky to a dose of americium-241 500 times higher than a person should receive over a lifetime. Peggy Henry of Pasco, daughter of Tom and Anita Baker of Waitsburg, was one of...
Ten Years Ago August 29, 2009 Wheat harvest should be done by early next week. Several farmers around Waitsburg reported some fields yielding 100-plus bushels per acre, McCaw added. Yield and quality reports-quite good yields and good test weights with low dockages-remain as previously reported. “It appears the rains did not hurt the quality in the area,” he said. Photo caption: Waitsburg High School student Alex Leathers spends some of his summer vacation on Dan Leathers’ “The Kisutch...
Ten Years Ago August 13, 2009 Kurtis Reser, son of Frank and Judy Reser of Waitsburg graduated Magna Cum Laude from Eastern Washington University with a Bachelor of Arts in Education (BAE) in English Education. Dustin Smith, son of Janet and Red Smith of Waitsburg and Seattle, Wash, received his Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration. Wheat harvest in the Touchet Valley area is 60% complete, despite a rain delay. Countywide, harvest is about 75% complete, according to J. E. McCaw, local...
Ten Years Ago August 6, 2009 Photo caption: Wait ancestors were given a tour of the interior of Wait’s Mill, and included: Laurie Smith, Janice Babula, Javon Monahan, Jim Matzger, Brian Madison, Jacque Madison, Chris Madison, Kathryn Madison, Jose’ Mendoza, Jenelle Wise and Jim Wise. Seven people who trace their family tree back to Sylvester M. Wait visited Waitsburg last weekend. The group were permitted a restricted tour of the mill, which is in the midst of a reroofing project. Whether you...
Ten Years Ago July 30, 2009 Farmers in the Touchet Valley and surrounding environs have all gotten their harvest operations underway and in "full swing." Low protein is a desirable trait in soft white wheat, and McCaw attributed it to the good moisture last winter and timely spring rains. Yields are up a little from last year in the Waitsburg area, he added, cautioning that yield indications are still preliminary and anecdotal at this point. Photo caption: Nine-year-old Zach Winegar, right, was...
Ten Years Ago July 16, 2009 Some of the Spring Valley Ranches ground was once owned by William G. Preston, who spent several years in a variety of enterprises before landing in Waitsburg and becoming one of the most prominent landowners. The Smiths farmed the ground for several decades on behalf of Preston heirs. Preston and his brother Platt, came to the Touchet Valley, arriving in Waitsburg around 1865 and soon buying a stake in the flour mill built by Sylvester M. Wait. Two new spring wheat...
Ten Years Ago July 16, 2009 Everyone is invited to share an enjoyable evening, a laugh and relaxation at Movie Night at Preston park. Join friends and neighbors on Friday July 24 at 9 pm at the south end of Preston Park for the showing of Walt Disney’s “The Jungle Book.” Several local seniors spent a week at Evergreen Girls and Boys State. Rebecca Brown, Allie Wooderchak, Andrea Cruz, and Rocio Escalante attended girls State on the Central Washington University campus June 14-20 where they...
Ten Years Ago July 9, 2009 When Ben Moser, 13, son of Bret and Bethany Moser of Waitsburg, opened his latest issue of the comic book Sonic Universe, he diligently read through each of the stories until being completely surprised on the next to last page, where he discovered a cartoon submission that was penned by him at his own drafting table. “I like drawing comics,” Moser said. “It’s one of my hobbies.” After a successful take-over last year-one that brought business and community service h...
Ten Years Ago July 2, 2009 The Grand Opening of a radio controlled (R/C) track at the Waitsburg Fairgrounds set for July 24 is just one of the many features of a newly established organization, Rural Green Youth Enterprise. The new organization is aimed at supporting youth and communities in Walla Walla, Dixie, Waitsburg, Prescott, Dayton, Starbuck, and Pomeroy. Photo Caption: Here’s John Lloyd, in his blacksmith’s shop in Campbell, Calif, in 1908, this picture postcard courtesy of Town His...
Ten Years Ago June 25, 2009 Photo caption: Stabilization and preservation of the historic Wait's Mill got a boost from the Sherwood Trust of Walla Walla this week. Sherwood Trust approved a grant request for $37,000 for emergency roof repairs for the 1865 structure, which has been the focus of preservation and restoration efforts of the Waitsburg Community Revitalization Committee. Two fifth grade students, Emma Philbrook and Stacia Deal wrote inspiring essays about the veterans for Memorial...
Ten Years Ago June 18, 2009 Photo Caption: Louie Gagnon and Larry Johnson were honored by the Waitsburg Lions Club as Lions of the Year at the club's final meeting last week. Presenting the honors was outgoing Lion President Ted Bren. Mark your calendar so you don't miss out on "Celebrate God's Creation," a musical program of contemporary Christian music, scripture and devotional pieces, will be presented by the "Salt & Light" Christian Youth Choir from the Touchet Valley when the group returns...
Ten Years Ago June 11, 2009 Twenty-six members of the Class of 2009 received diplomas and tossed their mortar boards at the 113th commencement of Waitsburg High School last Friday, June 5, 2009. At the reunion of the Waitsburg Alumni Asso- ciation on May 23, Sally Chase Baker, daughter of Bette Chase of Waitsburg and the late Berger Chase shared the inspiring story of Tony Lloyd with those in attendance. Baker’s presentation underscored the differences in communications that were typi- cal d...
Ten Years Ago June 4, 2009 Photo Caption: 2009 Chess & Checker Sportsmanship award winners include:( L to R) Jade Alleman, Maurisa Hulce,, Morgan Forney, Laramie Pettichord-Mathews, Devon Watts. Not pictured: Taylor Spoonamore & Shandra Dallolio The Class of 2009 will have thirteen graduates on Friday, June 12, 7pm in the gym at Prescott High School. Scott Harris, former Superintendent will be the guess speaker. Morgan Beckman, daughter of Todd and Tami Beckman of Prescott will present one of...
Ten Years Ago May 28, 2009 Photo caption: The Waitsburg-Prescott Boys Track Team hoists its third straight District 9 Championship Trophy overhead at the conclusion of the two-day District 9 meet in Walla Walla last Friday evening. A clear favorite throughout the season WP scored 216 points to win by a 132 margin. Thirteen boys and five girls earned berths at the State Meet in Cheney Friday and Saturday. From Left: Nick Carpenter, Josh Smith, Wyatt Withers, Justin Armstrong, Ben Kiefel, Morgan Baker, James Lehr, Jace Zuger, Zac Alexenko,...
Ten Years Ago May 21, 2009 It was Hot N Sunny in the First Race…..and the second…and the third…all the way to Sunday’s Queen’s Derby, with Chilly Wind a long shot that never got out of the gate for both days of the 2009 running of Waitsburg’s Days of Real Sport. The 91st Annual Dayton Days kicks off Friday with something for everyone, old and young. Friday is Family Night-just $20 gets the entire family into Pro West Rodeo with a Mutton Bustin’ event. Dayton Days 2009 Queen Brittany Prince is th...
