Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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If you're looking for a truly unique dining experience, you won't need to travel any further than Dayton next weekend. As part of the Mule Mania activities, authentic chuck wagons will set up behind the fairgrounds grandstands and serve dinner to lucky ticket holders at 5:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday evenings (July 19 and 20). Tickets are only $15 per person and can be ordered in advance by filling out and mailing the order form linked to from the "Chuck Wagon Dinners" page at the www.mulema...
Sometimes I miss the days of my youth out at the ballpark when you would hear that siren call of the beer vendor plying a tray of ice-cold beer up and down the aisles, while the thwack of the ball into the catcher's mitt or the crack of the bat lent a resounding aura of history to the afternoon. Continuing with our summer theme, today I'm writing on a subject that I know almost nothing about - beer. Don't get me wrong - I don't dislike beer though I admit that I have an extremely short list of beer that I love which for me makes beer shopping...
It is now officially summertime! Thought I'd clue you in just in case you've been living in a cave and hadn't noticed the sweltering temperatures outside. With summer in full swing, the BBQ's are firing up everywhere and the smell of burgers, sausages, chicken, chops and steaks are thick in the air much to the dismay of all those vegans out there. Grilling is one of those do-by-rote things and since we all get stuck in a rut from time to time I thought I'd help expand your horizons a bit - like all the way south to Tierra Del Fuego. That...
Last week I had the privilege of relaxing under swaying Pon- derosa Pines while admiring the beauty of the setting sun as waves lapped melodically against the rocky shore of Lake Coeur d' alene. If it hadn't been for the 230- some boys running to and fro and the occasional rifle reports, it would have been downright tranquil. As it was, it was a lot of fun. On July 30, seven Scouts from Dayton and Waitsburg hit the road for a week of adventure at Camp Easton, accompanied by assistant scoutmaster...
The Snake River is probably the most attractive place in the Columbia basin during the 4th of July weekend. My family, some friends and I chose to head to Lyons Ferry on Thursday with our boat. As we pulled into the marina, passing by the full campground and line of boat trailers, it appeared as if their might be more than a couple of boats on the river. After launching and heading across the Snake over to the park, it appeared as if the other side of the river was also affected by the rising...
WAITSBURG - At five minutes 'til noon here this July 4, a small cadre of servicemen advanced with Old Glory and service flags to an agreed upon rendezvous point- the intersection of Main Street and Third. Once assembled, the eight men spread the width of the street-six hoisting the colors, the other two bookending the group as riflebearers. At the sounding of the noon siren, the unit advanced in patriotic reverence two blocks toward the hardware store to the sound of the applause of a few dozen...
DAYTON - The produc- tion team for the Liberty Theater's fall musical Peter Pan has announced their cast- ing decisions. Co-directors Leah Stockton and Kirsten Schober were thrilled with the many talented people who came out for auditions. "We were amazed by the number of gifted actors that we saw throughout the process," said Schober. Chris Philbrook has been cast as Peter Pan, and Iris Turnipseed will play Wendy in the musical adaptation of the play written in 1904 by Sir James M. Barrie. The...
WAITSBURG - From a distance, the giant steel structure north of Highway 124 between Waitsburg and Prescott looks like just an- other ag building going up. Other than its unusual size, there's nothing particu- larly different about the new shop, which is expected to house the big fleet of com- bines and semis belonging to 4MC, the McCaw family's farming partnership - or at least shelter the vehicles in need of repair. But its contractor and owners will tell you it turned out to be a bit more...
July 12: Judy Townsend, Dick Surry, Lynette Newbill, Bill Duckworth, Deandra Smith, John Wood, Jr., Gayle Durkee, Bruce Anderson, George Downing. July 13: Tom and Gracie Lyman, Terri Schuler, Ron Kes- sler, Tom John, Janis Austin, Steve Low, Gary Vaughn, Kim- berly Williams, Tucker Gleason. July 14: Karen Gregutt, Brett Tuttle, Pat Davis, Megan Price, Lauren Rohde. July 15: Howard Hays, Velma Sickles, Steve Witt, Mary Duncan, Ray Clayton, W.L. Clayton. July 16: Margaret Fitzekam, Judy Bauerlie, Karlee Young. July 17: Mack Garrett, Bill Hamann,...
Ten Years Ago July 10, 2003 Buffalo Bill Cody's traveling Wild West Show is recreatedby an all-volunteer cast of more than 100 actors and actressesin a summer musical production of "Annie Get Your Gun,"an award-winning Broadway musical brought to the FortWalla Walla Amphitheater stage by the Walla Walla Com- munity College Foundation. In leading roles are Shauna Lillyas Annie Oakley and Kevin Loomer as Frank Butler. Thecast also includes a few Waitsburg and Dayton folks: Vicki,Valerie and Kimmie Hamann, Steve and Tyler McCoon andSarah Ziegler...
Don't forget to attend Dayton's annual Mule Weekend, July 18 and 19. Last year, I stopped to admire the long lashes of one Mule when she grabbed the hat off my head, threw it in the air and whinnied; "and you people think you're so smart!" I finally waded through this week's reader emails. One reader asked how to use barreled red wine vinegar. Unlike processed red wine vinegar, barreled red wine vinegar is more oaken in flavor, requiring cooks to taste the recipe as you go for the exact flavor you desire. Other than tasting as you go, I...
The wheat market knows it is past mid-harvest and that yields in the US have been better than expected so far. The idea that the crop in the US is expected to be smaller than "normal" has been built-in, adjusted and displayed for weeks. Seasonal lows are expected; again the market is well aware. The price adjustments in wheat that are actively being pursued are relatively small in scope and mostly based on indirect influences, like temperatures in the corn and soybean belt. On Tuesday, September Chicago wheat jumped 20 cents and closed at the...
The 2nd - 8th Grade Youth Basketball Camps scheduled for Saturday, July 13 have been cancelled to be re- scheduled this fall....
Summer is heating up, so we're migrating up to the cool streams of the Blue Mountains! Join the Blue Mountain Land Trust as we visit projects working to make sure our local fish have the same opportunity. On July 20th, we'll travel up the North Fork Touchet River to meet Fish Biologist Dave Crabtree, see current fish pas- sage improvement projects, and discuss issues of fish habitat and survival. Spend the warm summer morning by the cool river bank for a morning of education and fun, and don't forget that picnic lunch for a continued good...
On Tuesday, July 16, the Prescott Park & Recreation District will be celebrating "SAFETY DAY" from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. On this day they will be placing emphasis on safety in many different areas. The Corps of Engineers will provide information on boating and river safety. The Forest Service Department will have information on fire and camping safety. The Sher- iff's Department will em- phasize personal and bicycle safety. Prescott lifeguards will emphasize swimming safety. On Wednesday, July 17, come and bring a lawn chair or blanket and...
Starbuck will be hosting a potluck in the park by the school on Sunday, July 14 at 1:00 p.m. Bring a dish to share, your own beverage, utensils and a lawn chair. The potluck will be followed by a presentation by retired professor and author, Mahlon E. Kriebel of Garfield, WA. Mr. Kriebel has done extensive research on Fort Walla Walla's cav- alry officer, General George Wright, who led U.S. Caval- ry troops through Starbuck's back yard on their campaign following the Battle of Step- toe. The presentation will take place at 2:00 p.m. in the...
DAYTON - Columbia Rural Electric Association has been working on the new Dayton Substation. For the final step in this project, they will need to switch power to the new substation. This will cause intermittent power outages for some REA customers. Scheduled dates and times: Tuesday July 9th, 2013 - 11:00 am and 4:00 pm Thursday July 11th, 2013 Midnight - 5:00 am ( Wednesday night into Thursday morning) Extended power outages are serious concerns for individuals with special needs or for those who rely on life support devices requiring...
On behalf of the Tim Fuller family, I would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to a community that is amazing beyond words. For all of the cards, phone calls, comforting visits, flowers, meals, yard work, financial support, and endless prayers for Tim and our family dur- ing this very difficult time, thank you! For everyone that helped with the organiza- tion of Tim's "Celebration of Life", thank you! Much gratitude also to Columbia County Health Systems for all of your support during my absence. I have been overwhelmed and humbled by the...
Waitsburg 7-7 4th degree domestic violence on Maple Street; suspectarrested. Dayton 7-2 Residential burglary on Main Street in Starbuck; CD'staken. Report of a badger on E. Dayton Avenue. Suspiciousactivity reported on Hogeye Hollow Road. 7-3 Report of small dog in yard, barking for over an hour. 7-4 Report of reckless driving; truck driving on road shoul- der and throwing rocks. Possible DUI reported on Highway124; deputy unable to locate. Report of vandalism on E.Washington Avenue; car keyed. Report of suspect dumpingitems on S. Willow...
My grandmother, like many in her generation, occasionally waxes nostalgic about the "old home". Until rather recently, this place was a rather vague and mysterious location known as "up home" or "the farm". It was near something called Castle Rock, she told me, and occasionally she and her siblings would ride their horses to it. The Farm was located near St. John and Pine City. In any case, she assured me, it was one of the most beautiful places on earth. I didn't actually visit the Farm until...
I had just filled up the tires on the used mountain bike I bought at auction, and climbed aboard for my maiden voyage on its frame. Visions of zipping along my country road with the wind sweeping across my face pleasantly played through my mind. The voyage lasted just fifty yards of my long driveway at Lamar. Thinking nothing of cutting the corner by the tree, I spun across some low spreading weeds, after which I began to hear a clickety-click sound as if I was driving with studded tires....
