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Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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Nearly 60 girls and their guys attended Waitsburg's second annual father/daughter dance. The dance is a fundraiser hosted by the Waitsburg Home and School Association and is quickly becoming a beloved Waitsburg tradition. Residents donated professional DJ and photography services and volunteers turned the elementary school multipurpose room into a magical world fit for a princess....
WALLA WALLA-The Community Building at the Walla Walla County Fairgrounds was packed on Monday night with celebrants for the unveiling of the completed Blue Mountain Regional Trails – Ridges, Towns, and Rivers Plan, which features nonmotorized trail connections throughout Columbia and Walla Walla counties, and northeast Umatilla County. Andrea Weckmueller-Behringer, Executive Director of the Walla Walla Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization said, "In 21 planning years I have never seen so m...
WAITSBURG – Voters in the Waitsburg School District will be asked to continue supporting schools by approving an Educational Programs and Operations (EPO) of $2.71 per $1,000 of assessed property value on the Feb. 13 ballot. If passed, the levy will replace the current M&O levy which was approved in 2016 and expires in 2018. Board members settled on the $2.71 per $1,000 figure to allow for an increase in Walla Walla County property taxes as the result of the McCleary Decision (EHB 2242), e...
Kenneth D Lightfoot, 80, of Bullhead City, AZ passed away January 12, 2018. Following his wishes there will be no services. Ken was born Oct 3, 1937 in Walla Walla, WA to Herman Charles & Ina M (Jackson) Lightfoot. In 1950 he moved to Prescott, WA with his mother & brother Jerry. After graduating from Prescott High School in 1958 he volunteered for the draft. Following basic training in Ft Riley, KS he was stationed in Germany for the duration of his service. He served 5 years in the reserves...
Ten Years Ago January 31, 2007 Breaking with a decades-long tradition, the Board of Directors of the Waitsburg Commercial Club voted unanimously to forgo sponsorship of a caucus for the 2008 City of Waitsburg at a special meeting on January 24. The caucus system was instituted by Commercial Club to put forth a slate of candidates in times of tepid interest among the citizenry. While Caris Cole, Shawny Ingle and Felicia Brown scored in the double figures to power the Lady Cardinals into contention against the Asotin Panthers, it was timely...
WAITSBURG – The February Women’s Connection Luncheon will be held on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14, at Waitsburg Town Hall, from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Ruth Shearer will cater. Speaker Diane Bassett from Chehalis, Wash. will share on how sowing and watering “Golden Seeds” leads to a rewarding harvest. Jim and Pennie Edwards of Dayton will provide special music and Jordan Henderson, also of Dayton, will provide the special feature with a focus on art and creativity. Reservations are needed by Fri. Feb. 9 and cancellations by Mon. Feb. 12. Contact...
WALLA WALLA – WSU GEAR UP and WWCC will host a morning of career exploration on March 26 for approximately 650 eighth graders from Dayton, Prescott, Touchet, Pioneer, Garrison and Sager middle schools. Student will rotate through three presentations based on personal career interest surveys. Community members are encouraged to participate in the day’s activities and can volunteer by contacting event coordinator Becky Waggoner-Schwartz at bwaggoner@wwps.org or (509) 526-8621....
Jan. 21: Deputies responded to a call of a physical domestic altercation between a husband and wife on Second St. in Dixie. The husband was arrested on investigation of assault in the 4th degree – domestic violence. Jan. 18 While investigating a vehicle the victim disclosed other thefts that occurred from under his carport on Middle Waitsburg Road. Jan. 17 A vehicle prowl and theft ocurred sometime overnight on 01/16/2018. Jan. 15 Sometime between Jan. 12 and Jan. 14, unknown suspects broke out four windows to an abandoned building in the 1...
Pleas/Sentencing: -Magdiel (Mack) Hernandez De La Cruze, 36, Dayton; charged with residential burglary in one case and possession of stolen property in the second degree in a second case. He pleaded guilty to both in exchange for the state agreeing to a first time offender waiver in the first case, along with a full statement, the state will recommend time served for each case. -Darrel Jean Salgado, 22, Dayton. Charged with possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia not used for marijuana and with intent to deliver...
8: French Toast; Chicken Crispitos, Roasted Veggies 29: Breakfast Sandwich; Hamburger, Tomato/Onion/Pickle, Chips 30: Biscuit & Gravy; Teriyaki Chicken, Rice, Cucumbers 31: Long John; Cook’s Choice 1: Breakfast Sandwich; Hot Dog SUPER BOWL PARTY...
Dear Editor, Washington State’s governor appears not to have understood when voters expressed their opinion of a carbon tax at the polls. Governor Inslee continues to press that issue in an interesting manner. Staffer Chris Davis has been working from Africa on that issue for the governor. Working remotely takes on a new meaning. Is Davis still being paid by state taxpayers for working from afar on one of the governor’s pet projects which voters turned down? Also according to the Seattle Times, another Inslee advisor, Reed Schuler, is bei...
Dear Editor, We are writing in support of the upcoming Dayton School District capital projects levy. This levy will replace the current 2017-2018 levy. The primary purpose for this levy is to upgrade the boiler systems for the School District. The boilers for the Elementary and High School buildings are 33 years old and have reached the end of their estimated lifespans. The Ag - Wood Shop boiler is the oldest at 52 years old. The large hot water heater unit is also over 30 years old. The aging equipment continues to have breakdowns and is not...
* Those who make the finest wigs from human hair typically avoid buying hair from Americans. Evidently, hair grown in the United States is more likely to have damage caused by hairspray, hairdryers, dyes and pollutants. * You might be surprised to learn that the tiny nation of the Netherlands, located barely 1,000 miles from the Arctic Circle, is the world leader in yield for tomato production, producing 144,352 tons of tomatoes per square mile under cultivation. * In 1900, a prairie dog colony was found in Texas. That’s not surprising -- p...
In addition to being a proficient artist who paints with pastels, scratchboard, and acrylic, Debbie Hughbanks knows a LOT about boxes, because she's always sending her artwork somewhere. "A good box is 'key' to shipping successfully," says the western and wildlife painter, who last year was accepted into 11 major national shows. "I wrote an article, Shipping Pastel Paintings for the Fainthearted, that addressed shipping if you don't purchase the special art shipment boxes." From the Western...
DAYTON—Columbia County is having a hard time attracting and retaining workers and one of the factors might be inadequate compensation for work performed. County Commissioner Norm Passmore has asked that a committee be formed to perform a regional and county-wide salary survey across the state. Salaries more in line with salaries in other jurisdictions will make working for Columbia County more attractive and enhance the county’s ability to hire, train, and retain staff, he said. Public Wor...
DAYTON - More than 700 adult salmon carcasses from hatcher spawning will be deposited in the Tucannon River on Jan. 27 to enhance nutrients for fish. Many of the carcasses from the Lyons Ferry Fish Hatchery range from 20-30 pounds. They will be distributed by volunteers from the Tri-State Steelheaders and Washington Dept. of Fish and Wildlife staff. WDFW fish biologist Michael Gallinat of Dayton explained that, in recent years, too few salmon and steelhead have returned to the Tucannon River to provide the necessary nutrients to maintain a...
WALLA WALLA – The Walla Walla Dance Company will present its winter show, ‘Spinderellas,’ at Cordiner Hall on Jan. 27 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 general/$20 reserved and can be purchased at the door or at Earthlight Books in Walla Walla. “Spinderellas” is an original show written and produced by dance company director Nancy Wells, with choreography by Nancy and her daughters Jennifer and Justine Clark, with contributions from Chloe Pease and Grace Danielson. Wells describes the performance as “a wonderfully entertaining and heartwarmin...
WALLA WALLA – The Gesa Powerhouse Theater will show the Holocaust survivor’s documentary, Big Sonia, on International Holocaust Remembrance Day, Jan. 27 at 7 p.m. Seating is reserved and is $10 for students and $15 for adults. Tickets should be available at the door. Learn more at https://bigsonia.com or visit the theater website at https://phtww.com/show/documentary-film-big-sonia/....
WAITSBURG – The Lady Cards fell to the Touchet Indians, 55-10, in a home court match on Fri., Jan. 19. Chloe Pearson pulled in seven points for the Lady Cards with Devon Harshman adding the other three. Touchet 55, Waitsburg 10 TOUCHET (55) - Kromm 11, K. Skramstad 16, Luna 2, Orozco 0, E. Skramstad 2, McGreevy 10, Kincaid 3, Contreres 4, Olson 0, Jaggar 7. WAITSBURG (10) - Miller 0, White 0, Lewis 0, Jones 0, Williams 0, Larsen 0, Harshman 3, Pearson 7. Touchet 25 14 13 3-55 Waitsburg 3 4 2 1...
WAITSBURG – The Cardinal boys' basketball team fell 53-20 against the Touchet Indians at home on Fri., Jan. 19. Waitsburg scorers were Colton Vanblaricom with six points, Braden Kitselman with five points, Brandon Boudrieau with four points, Brayden Miller with three points and Shawn Evans with two. Indians 53, Cardinals 20 TOUCHET (53) - Acevedo 11, Gutierrez 9, Schaeffer 8, Orozco 5, Preciado 5, Warren 4, McKeown 3, A. Martinez 3, O. Martinez 2, Jagar 2, Fuentes 1. WAITSBURG (20) - V...
DAYTON – The Bulldog boys’ basketball team lost at home game against Kittitas 82-15 on Sat. Jan 20 in league play. Junior Helm was high scorer with seven points followed by Chris Andrews with five, Jeff Dieu with two and Ben White with one. Kittitas 82, Dayton 15 KITTITAS (82) — Harris 14, Hudson 2, Lenihan 9, Wilson 0, Gibson 12, Mata 2, Brown 10, Arreola 6, Ravet 27. Totals 33-52 4-12 82. DAYTON (15) — Helm 7, Fulbright 0, Dieu 2, Finney 0, Jenkins 0, Andrews 5, Seney 0, J. White 0, B. White 1. Totals 5-29 5-8 15. Kittitas 31 23 12 16 - 82...
DAYTON – The Lady Dawgs fell to the Kittitas Coyotes, 47-20, in home court league play on Sat., Jan. 20. Sadie Seney led the score for Dayton with six points followed by Elise Steinhoff and Tatumn Laugher with three each. Cassidy Laughery, Kira Boggs, Mackena Culley and Katie Patton added two points each. Coyotes 47, Bulldogs 20 KITTITAS (47) — Mohn 6, Allphin, Hyatt 2, Baker 4, Martinez 5, Sanchez, Hunter 1, Lamb, Williams 16, Escobar 13. Totals 17-49 12-17 47. DAYTON (20) — Steinhoff 3, C. Laughery 2, T. Laughery 3, Boggs 2, Culley 2, Griff...
MOSCOW - WHS graduate and Lewis-Clark State College athlete, Owen Lanning, took second place at his first indoor track & field multi-meet of the season on Jan. 10 -11 at the University of Idaho. Lanning's teammate, Falk Thieme placed fourth to help the Warriors win the meet. Fellow WHS grand and Warrior distance runner Emily Adams made her freshman debut at the meet competing on the women's 4X800 relay team that logged a time that qualified for Nationals. "Owen's hard work paid off as he had...
DAYTON--Going solar was on Terry Hoon's mind for a long time before he and his wife, Denise, attended a Walla Walla promotional dinner in the spring of 2016 to hear about the benefits of solar-produced electricity. The Hoons contacted Walla Walla Electric to perform an in-home evaluation and provide an estimate for the 22 solar panels which were installed on the roof of their home in September, 2016. Hoon said electricity production through the solar grid began in October, 2016. "As of this...
WAITSBURG – A name for the new field house a the Waitsburg Athletic Complex will not be decided upon until policies regarding the naming of school facilities can be updated, but school board members spent some time discussing the matter at their January board meeting. Board chair Ross Hamann offered some historical knowledge on the project. Hamann said that years ago there were several projects in the works including a new press box and field house. After receiving a $15,000 grant from Cycle O...
