Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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WAITSBURG - Before Martha Mason moved to Thailand for two years in the early 1960s, she had her sights on music for her creative journey through life. But when she returned to the U.S., ready to pursue a college degree in the field, she couldn't do it. "It was too emotional for me at the time," said Mason, who now lives in Dayton. "It just wasn't working." And while in Thailand, she had discovered some- thing else that would lead her down a different path. "I had an epiphany," she said. "On a...
Oprah Winfrey and I don’t usually agree when it comes to book recommendations. I tried; I really did, to read at least a dozen or more of the 70 books Oprah recommended during the 15 years her Book Club segments aired on The Oprah Winfrey Show, but I just couldn’t force myself to finish them. You see, I read for pleasure, entertainment and escape. Based on her book picks, I can only conclude that Oprah reads to be challenged both intellectually and emotionally. I find the subject matter and...
Le s Miserables is the heart- wrenching story of paroled convict Jean Valjean ( Hugh Jackman). Released after being arrested for stealing a loaf of bread and serving his time, he breaks parole and escapes to start a new life. He spends his days running from his past. After his escape, Valjean runs a factory where he employs women, including Fantine, (Anne Hathaway), who is fired by a foreman for suspected promiscuity. Fantine is determined to provide for her sick child, so she sells...
Looking for some good, clean fun that won’t cost you a dime? If you’re anything like my boys, Google SketchUp might be the answer. I happened upon a recommendation for this software while browsing Pinterest (another form of good, clean fun). After a brief perusal of the description, I watched a Youtube video demonstration and was hooked. I promptly called my boys in to share the video and see if they were as impressed as I was. “That is soooo cool!” my 13-year-old stated repeatedly. They were...
PASCO - The Dayton Boys Varsity basketball team ended their 2013 season on a high note with a 57-55 cliff-hanger win over Tri Cities Prep on Saturday. "It was a great way to end their year," Bulldogs head coach Roy Ramirez said. "They did a great job finish- ing that game." Plagued by second-half scoring slumps for most of the season, the Bulldogs displayed one of their strongest after-the-half rallies yet, outscoring the Jaguars 19-12 in the third quarter and holding on to their lead until the... Full story
WHITE PASS - Dayton ski cross racer, Alex Naylor, finished a strong first place in the Men's 16-18 ski cross age group, last Saturday, February 3, at the Inland Northwest series of the United States Snowboard Association sanctioned race. Naylor competes with the WOO Crew, a local riders team based in Kennewick. Seventy riders registered for competition, including boarder cross for snowboarders in age groupings that included a four year old up to Senior Men and Women's divisions. The rac...
DAYTON - The Waitsburg Prescott girls' basketball team struggled against Asotin in their first post- season game Tuesday night, falling 40-30 to the Panthers. The lady Cardinals opened strong, matching the Panthers' height and speed to take the lead early on. The Cardinals came out ready to play with energy to boot. That energy translated into points, as the Cardinals finished the first period ahead of the Panthers, 10-8. The second period started slow, both teams struggling to hit the net an...
DAYTON - As basketball season comes to a close and post-season play begins, Dayton's lady Bulldogs gear up for playoffs with hard work, determination and a little superstition. Seniors McKayla Bickelhaupt, Jessica Tate, Malia Frame and Samantha Harting took a few minutes out of practice to indulge on excitement about the playoffs and some of the strategy on their minds during the coming practices. Frame, who is recovering from being sick is focused on getting healthy. She said she expects teams they take on in playoffs to bring the sam...
TRICITIES - After a slow start for both teams, the Bulldogs surged through in the fourth quarter to come from behind for a win over Tri-Cities Prep Jaguars, 53- 48 Saturday. The game opened with a slow first period. The Bulldogs attempted 14 shots to the Jaguars' 16 putting up six points from the field to the Jaguars' six but couldn't match free throw points to end the first period 8-7, Tri- Cities Prep. In the second period, the Bulldogs put up 16 shots but only hit eight points before free... Full story
Columbia County Commissioners Make 2013 Board Assignments The Columbia County Board of Commissioners welcomed their newest mem- ber, Mike Talbott, at their meeting January 16. During the meeting the commissioners also approved Dwight Robanske as chairman for 2013, and approved board assignments for the year. Board assignments for 2013 are as follows. Dwight Robanske- District 1 (Chairman) Emergency Management Insurance Columbia Co. Transporta- tion Solid Waste Law and Justice Fund SE Wash. Economic De- velopment (SEWEDA) Dayton Economic Devel-... Full story
DAYTON - Women from the Community Bible Church in Dayton are work- ing to collect funds for a mission trip to Guatemala with a dinner banquet. In Guatemala the wom- en's ministry will work with the women in Guatemala City, teaching sewing so the women have a trade they can sell to earn money for their families and a mini first aid class, ministry member Donnie Henderson said. The ministry will also work with some children. The dinner will be hosted at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 9, at the Harvest Christian Center in Dayton. Tickets to the ham...
Waitsburg High School will hold its annual spring sports meeting and winter sports dessert February 19. Parents, coaches and ath- letes (with parent/guardian) from Jubilee, Prescott and Waitsburg are invited to at- tend the spring sports meet- ing at 6 p.m. At 7 p.m., winter sports athletes will be recognized for cheerleading, wrestling and basketball. Attendees should bring a dessert and punch will be provided....
The classroom teachers in grades 4, 5 and 6 want to honor and promote ex- emplary behavior of their students. Teachers may se- lect up to two students per classroom for students of the month. Students will be recognized for the months of Sept, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, March, April and May. The selections will be based on -Citizenship -Helpful to others -Follows class and schoolrules -Respectful behavior -Considerate to others; feelings -Poliete -Dependable -Effort -Shows improvement onacademics -Works hard -Attendance -Is prompt -Excused...
Preston Hall Middle Schoolers Make Honor Roll 8th grade 4.0 Jacob Dunn 3.25 or higher Emily Adams Jade Alleman Lexi Brannock Landon Callas Jared Farley Morgan Forney Jasmine Foxe Timber Frohreich Kyle Gradwohl Taylor Hays Nicolas Kitselman Joseph Leamy Selina Mercado Aislynne Pope Taylor Spoonemore Julia Taylor Cameron Terry 7th grade 4.0 Leighton Dorman 3.25 or higher Brandon Boudrieau Cade Branson Clarissa Espana Tom House Tayler Jones Samuel McGowen Anna Nerf Chloe Pearson Gillian Pope Kendra Smith Iris Turnipseed Robert Walsh Deja Williams... Full story
Participation in the local Troop has doubled in the past year. While participation in high school sports may be declining in Dayton, the local Boy Scouts are expe- riencing a renewed interest. The nine to 11 boys attend- ing Troop meetings is nearly double, compared to recent years. The boys, half from Day- ton and half from Waits- burg, meet weekly to gain knowledge in a variety of merit badge categories and practice leadership, teamwork and survival skills. Their most recent adventure took...
February 8: Talen Larsen, Doug Beckel, Betty Klundt, Penny Jones, Karen Hansen, Jani Jansen, Judy White and Judy Helm. February 9: Gabe Hofer, Thomas House. February 10: Pat Zuger, Susan Kenney, Betty Harpe, Ryan Wertz and Sara Wilson, Ryan Wertz. February 11: Erika Heilbrun, Jeff Christensen, Jill Bickel- haupt, Micki Payne and Jean McCown. February 12: Ken Cole, Jr., Benjamin Moser, Landis Potts and Lindsey Richardson. February 13: Denise Shaffer, Lori Ann Witt, Tamra Fry, James Olson, Jonathon Baker, Justin and Travis Turner and Patty...
Ten Years Ago February 6, 2003 Howard Smith of Waitsburg was named Maine-Anjou Promoter of the Year for 2003 at the Denver National West- ern Livestock Show recently. Smith has been attending the show for eight years now in order to purchase Maine-Anjou bulls for another party. He estimated there were 4,000 head of cattle there this year. Although Smith was there for six days, the show runs for three weeks. It consists of a livestock show, rodeo, horse show and commercial exhibits. Ac- cording to Smith, all events are held indoors at the...
A fter spending a month in Spain's Apennine Moun- tains, I know something about Spanish wine. But recently I was floored tasting the Spanish-styled red wines produced by Milton-Freewater's family-run Castillo De Feliciana Vineyards and Winery. Castillo De Feliciana winemaker Christopher Castillo piqued my imagination with his Feliciana '09 Tempranillo. The Feliciana vintage is a well-structured sturdy wine reminiscent of a barrel-aged Chianti. However, where the finish- ing characteristics in a Chianti wine are dry, the Feliciana Tempranillo...
The wheat market is not hungry. The mind of the great lumbering beast is not focused clearly, as spring is yet a time away and there is sufficient wheat to last for the next 90 days. Most of the major importers of the world were aggressively buying just a couple of months ago. They have covered their short-term requirements, leaving relatively small adjustments and opportunistic buying on the agenda. So the market wanders, with no particular place to go. As the calendar rolls onward, it appears that the Midwest- ern wheat and corn belts have... Full story
Waitsburg 2-2 A burglary was reported on Bolles Road. A farmer sawtwo people on his land with stolen property. Both subjectswere arrested and the property was recovered. Dayton 1-29 Vandalism was reported on E. Washington Avenue. Areport of assault at Dayton High School was received. A non- injury accident was reported in which a vehicle struck a deer.Suspicious persons were reported on E. Richmond Avenue.Suspicious juveniles were reported on N. 2nd St. but reportwas deemed unfounded. 1-30 A single-vehicle accident was reported on Hwy. 12. Mi-... Full story
Meeting: Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013 Unfinished Business:-Sherwood Trust - updateon purchases -Discussion on Federal mandate on ADA pool lift -Strategic Planning Meet- ing part 2 - report -Set Strategic PlanningPart 3 meeting date in Marchor April -Park Landscaping 2013/ WWCC Turf Mgt. class -Community picnic andpark clean-up -Newsletter to build com- munity awareness -What to include in Calendar of Special Events -Volunteer involvementin 2013 -Follow-up on Inspectionreport AWC Risk Manage- ment Visit -Vista Hermosa New Business: -Staff acquisition...
Meeting: 6:30, February 6, 2013 Consent Agenda -Approve Minutes January 16, 2013 -Approve February Bills -Approve Donation to Youth & Government from Owen & Jan Agen- broad - $400 Reports - Jon Gores - DA Da- vidson - ASB Report - Administrator's Re- ports - Superintendent's Re- port - Study & Survey -Architect RFQ - Safety Review - Early Release Topics - Website - Bleacher Committee - School Car Executive Session -Superintendent Evalua- tion Review...
