Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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The Waitsburg School Board met January 16, at the Preston Hall Middle School. Present board members were Ross Hamann, Christy House, Lisa Morrow, and Superintendent Mark Pickel. Superintendent Pickel started the meeting by reading a proclamation from Gov. Jay Inlsee, declaring January ‘School Board Recognition Month.’ “Whereas, it is appropriate to recognize school directors as outstanding volunteers and champions for public education, now, therefore, I, Jay Inslee, Governor of the state of Wash...
The Waitsburg City Council met on January 15, at the Lions Club Building. Council members present were Kate Hockersmith, Kevin House, Jim Romine, Terry Jacoy, KC Kuykendall, Mayor Marty Dunn and Student Representative Kevin Murphy. Walla Walla County Commissioner Todd Kimball was also present. City Administrator Randy Hinchliffe reviewed the franchise agreement the City of Waitsburg holds with Pacificorp (Pacific Power). The council voted to authorize the franchise renewal which will be valid...
WAITSBURG- Lisa Morrow and Tracy Barron aren't afraid of anything. From horses to hunting, they both have active families that keep them on their toes. Last April they volunteered to take a group of local teenagers to Washington D.C, confirming that there is no task too daunting for the pair. They have spent the better part of a year helping students from Dayton and Waitsburg reach an overall fundraising goal of more than $100,000 to take a once in a lifetime trip to our Nation's Capital. Last...
If you've ever attended the Waitsburg Celebration Days parade, there's no doubt you've seen the young ladies donning crowns and waving atop their horse. While smiling and waving is at the top of the list, a rodeo queen's duties go far beyond the parade route. A rodeo queen's reign lasts for a year, give or take a month or so. They act as ambassadors for their event, their community, and the sport of rodeo in its entirety. When they aren't on horseback, they can be found speaking about their...
The Waitsburg Celebration Days Queen's Coronation is quickly approaching, and will take place at Town Hall on January 25th. The town's new ambassador is Lena Berens, of Walla Walla, who is looking forward to representing Waitsburg on the rodeo trail this year. Lena's year began the first weekend in December, during Waitsburg's Hometown Christmas. After her coronation, she will travel from Asotin to Joseph, and Pendleton to Lewiston, promoting not only Waitsburg Celebration Days, but the...
WAITSBURG-The last few days of winter break are their own kind of limbo. Kids are starting to wake up from the holiday-induced comas, parents are going back to work, and babysitters are seemingly hard to find. The Cardinal's Nest Art Program came up with a solution, though: two days of art projects at the elementary school. Kathy Schirm, who coordinates the art portion of the afterschool program, secured space and supplies, as well as ample treats, for the students last Thursday and Friday....
One of the best feelings is when you figure out what is meant by "do what you love and love what you do," and Koby Harris is figuring it out early! The Waitsburg High school student recently turned his remote control car hobby into an ambassador partnership with a California-based racing company. Tekno RC is a California based remote control car company, specializing in racing equipment. They sell cars, parts, tools and engines for remote control cars. Harris has been using their equipment on...
WAITSBURG—The Waitsburg City Council met December 18, 2019 at the Waitsburg Lion’s Building. Council members Terry Jacoy, KC Kuykendall, Jim Romine, and Kevin House, as well as Mayor Marty Dunn, were present. Public Comment Rep. Bill Jenkins thanked the city council for all their hard work and reminded them that his office is open to answer questions and discuss concerns if they should arise. New Business Walla Walla County Auditor Karen Martin discussed the upcoming city elections, and gav...
Good books, local products, and writing clubs... oh my! Ju's Traveling Pages, located at the end of our Main Street, is owned and operated by a family who has centered their business around everything Waitsburg, and they have some exciting things going on this upcoming year. The little bookstore can be found in the old Delta Connection, and is owned by Jessika Chapman Bannerman. Working closely with her support system and mom, Pam McCauley Chapman, Jessika has turned the little building into a...
WAITSBURG-The Dayton-Waitsburg Athletic Combine Advisory Committee met December 11, at the Preston Hall Middle School in Waitsburg. The Board reviewed the results of the recent community-wide survey, discussed the data, and made a recommendation to both the Waitsburg and Dayton School Boards based on the information received and the feedback given by athletes, parents and coaches. Roughly 20 parents/coaches were in attendance, and roughly 20 student athletes were at the meeting. Advisory board m...
The Waitsburg School Board met December 11, at the Preston Hall Middle School. The meeting was moved to 7:30 pm to accommodate the DW Athletic Combine meeting earlier that night. The Board swore in new members, selected chair and vice-chair positions, and reviewed the recommendation made by the Athletic Combine Committee. Board members present were Ross Hamann, Christy House, Lisa Morrow, Randy Hinchliffe, and Pam Chapman. Stephanie Wooderchak, Mark Pickel, Linda Henze, and Becky Dunn were...
WAITSBURG-The annual Kid's Shopping Night was held December 11 at the Waitsburg Elementary multipurpose room. The shopping night is hosted by the American Auxiliary. Rose Englebright, who has been coordinating the shopping night for more than 15 years, was very pleased with the turnout and how the evening went. "There were kids really shopping this year," Englebright said. "You could watch them look at one table, check the prices and talk to the vendor. They would go elsewhere, look for a few...
DAYTON-Let'er Buck! The Pendleton Round-Up is a world-famous rodeo with a deep western history, and each year, a group of young ladies go through an application process to be the faces of the event. Five ladies make up the Round-Up Queen and Court, and this year, two ladies from Dayton are amongst the selected five. Josilyn Fullerton and Kaleigh White both have histories of their own with one of the oldest rodeos in the country. Kaleigh White's family has been involved with the Pendleton...
The holiday season is here, ready or not! If you have a toddler or young child in your life, you've probably heard something along the lines of "toy-free Christmas" from the parents. I have a two year old, and Christmas gifts were brought up at Thanksgiving last week, and once I stated that we won't be doing any toys for gifts, I realized I had no idea what to suggest besides clothes! In the chaos of Black Friday shopping, I discovered some great toy-free Christmas gift ideas for toddlers. My...
WALLA WALLA-Each great adventure has its start. Some start out with a cup of coffee or a long drive, but a Walla Walla Valley horseman's adventure started with a custom ordered, horse-drawn omnibus. Daryl Hopson recently visited London for the Lord Mayor's Parade, and experienced England in what he says was the 'best way possible,' In 2017, Hopson had a horse-drawn omnibus built by a company in Europe. The bus is complete with a spiral staircase that leads to an upper deck. The bus, once...
WAITSBURG-Lunch was served last Friday at Sam's Corner on Highway 12, and it drew crowds! The curry chicken and rice, which has received nothing but positive feedback, was a traditional-style Indian dish that Sam Kumar and his cousin, Joe Kumar, selected to share their heritage and culture with and say thank you for all the support from their customers. Joe Kumar, who owns Joe's Corner off of Melrose Street in Walla Walla, cooked meals for both Sam's Corner in Waitsburg and Joe's Corner...
WAITBSURG—The Waitsburg School Board held its monthly meeting last Wednesday, at the Preston Hall Middle School. The Board discussed upcoming holiday plans within the school, reviewed policies, and discussed a potential levy. Present: School Board members Ross Hamann, Christy House and Lisa Morrow, Superintendent Mark Pickel and Principal Stephanie Wooderchak. Becky Dunn (HR/Business Manager) and Linda Henze (HR/ BM assist) and Colter Mohney (Maintenance/Grounds) also attended. ASB Report S...
WAITSBURG- The Waitsburg FFA held their monthly meeting this last week, but the meeting had a twist: The officers invited parents and community members and served a dinner that was made from local commodities, as part of the agriculture advocacy quality set by the National FFA Organization. The National FFA has three quality categories as part of the National Chapter Career Development Event (CDE): Growing Leaders, Building Community, and Strengthening Agriculture. The National Chapter CDE...
WAITSBURG-Waitsburg Elementary has a lot to be proud of, from the great teachers surrounding our kids to the wonderful programs it offers, including the Cardinal's Nest. The after school program, which has been shaped over the last 15 years, provides students a safe place to unwind after the school day while they wait for their parents. Kathy Carpenter, the current Cardinal's Nest Coordinator, recognized the need for an after school program in 2003. The school received a 5-year grant through...
Politics can be a tough subject to talk about, regardless of where one falls on the political scale. As tough as it can be, politically-focused discussion is necessary, and an important part of our society. Jim Peitersen, a History and Politics college instructor for 23 years, who currently teaches at Walla Walla Community College, spoke to a crowd of roughly 30 people at the Dayton Memorial Library on Thursday at the Big Ideas talk, and left listeners with some great tips on how to discuss...
WAITSBURG: Successful 4-H projects take a lot of dedication and hard work. Whether it's helping your goats kid alongside your parents in the dead of winter for a goat project, or spending time meticulously cleaning shotguns after trap shooting practice, 4-H projects don't just stop after the county fair. Waitsburg 4-H members brought home some well-deserved awards and recognitions this last Sunday, at the Walla Walla County 4-H Achievement Night. Record keeping is something that I struggle with...
WAITSBURG-Six Waitsburg FFA members, dressed in their official FFA dress, jumped on a 5:00 a.m. flight from Walla Walla to Chicago last Monday. The students were headed to Indianapolis for the 92nd National FFA Convention, to represent the Waitsburg Chapter. From staying at an upscale hotel in Chicago, to participating in the National Day of Service, the members were busy! The attending members wanted to share their experiences with you. "Chicago was a lot of fun," FFA Advisor Nicole Abel said....
When we moved to Waitsburg in 2017, my husband, Ray, hired on to the Blue Mountain Team of the McGregor Co. Once a year, the company invites their employees and their spouses to a weekend at the Coeur d’Alene Resort for their annual Company Dinner, and this past weekend, I got a brief look at the ins and outs of a company that keeps the agriculture world growing; quite literally. Founded in 1882, the McGregor Co. has its roots deep in the little town of Hooper, Wash. What was once a sheep r...
Town Hall got spooky Tuesday night, at the Which Witch Dinner and Hat Competition. Witches from all around came for the fun... and some warlocks, too! The dinner, hosted by the Waitsburg Commercial Club, featured local pop-up boutique Country Chic, and Tupperware by Deb Callahan. A beef bourguignon dinner was rounded out by fresh apple pies, games, and live music by Kavin Kuykendall. Kelly Aaron Trop won the Creative Hat Award....
DAYTON-Dayton General Hospital partnered with the Dayton High School, the Columbia County Dispatch Center, the Columbia County Sheriff's Office, Columbia County Public Health, Columbia County Fire District 3, and the Waitsburg Clinic for a multi-agency response drill, involving students "injured" by a simulated chemical explosion in Kristina Kneble's Agriculture Science class, last Friday. No students were injured during the drill. The "chemical explosion" happened when a faulty welding tank...
