Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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Lane Gwinn Veterans attending the Memorial Day Service at Waitsburgs Memorial Wall, mustered to honor Alex Dahlby who has enlisted in the Army. Dahlby is graduating from Waitsburg HIgh School on June 9, 2023. After AIT training, Dahlby plans to attend Eastern Washington University, where he will be a member of the ROTC program (an Army ROTC graduate is commissioned as an officer in the Army) while getting his computer science degree.... Full story
DAYTON-Dayton Day's Parade came through town on Saturday, May 27. A procession of adorable kids on bikes was followed by floats and presentations that cheered the crowd lining the street on the cloudy but cool day. The rodeo at the Columbia County Fairgrounds follows the annual event....
WAITSBURG-The Waitsburg FFA held its annual Awards Banquet on May 24 in the elementary multi-purpose room. FFA President Garret Palmer began the opening ceremonies before guests and members enjoyed dessert. A list of names, including parents, community members, and businesses, was read in appreciation for all they do for the Waitsburg FFA Chapter. FFA members of numerous career development events were honored and received certificates and pins. The guests heard the FFA Creed before members were...
DAYTON—In Marvel Studios “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” our beloved band of misfits are looking a bit different these days. Peter Quill (Chris Pratt), still reeling from the loss of Gamora, must rally his team around him to defend the universe along with protecting one of their own. A mission that, if not completed successfully, could quite possibly lead to the end of the Guardians as we know them. The critics at the Rotten Tomatoes website give this movie 82% favorable rating, and the audience gave it 94%. That website’s audience summariz...
WAITSBURG- WAG, the Waitsburg Art Garden, is hosting Walla Walla Artist Robin Leventhal on June 2 and 3, Friday and Saturday. Leventhal is a chef instructor at the Wine Country Culinary Institute by day, and a trained artist at her core. Her current work combines elements from nature, including stones, seed pods, and shells, with manmade fragments holding paint and rust from the past. "Erosion, oxidation and patinas each have a story to tell," wrote Leventhal in her artist statement provided to...
WALLA WALLA–The Living History performance on June 4 will be about Ed Burlingame, whose work in irrigation helped turn acres of sagebrush into farmland. Burlingame will be portrayed by Tom Williams. The event includes a bus tour to Burlingame's still-active and extraordinary irrigation project built in the 1890s. See the water system's impact first-hand. The event will take place on Sunday June 4 at 2 p.m. To insure a space, RSVP by Friday June 2–call (509) 525–7703 or email info@...
There will be a Masonic graveside service at the Waitsburg Cemetery for Jack Otterson on 6/24/2023 at 11:00 a.m. This service will be followed by a Celebration of Life at the Waitsburg Town Hall at 11:30 a.m.... Full story
DW COMBINE-The high school Wolfpack golf team held their end-of-season awards get-together at the home of Coach McGhan on Tuesday, May 23. The athletes and their families enjoyed a BBQ potluck before the Coach presented awards. All the athletes received a golf pin, and Carson Potter, Abbi Paolino, and Sarah Daves received scholar-athlete honors....
DW COMBINE-Reuben Yutzy competed in the shot put at the State Track meet on Friday, May 26. Coach Nechodom said, "Reuben looked very sharp, having put in a few weeks of some focused effort to improve his form. He wasn't quite able to put it all together for a big PR, but competed well and was an encouragement to the other athletes". Reuben's parents and grandparents were able to join him in Yakima. Reuben finished the day with a throw of 38'8.5", placing him 13th overall....
WAITSBURG-It is almost the end of the school year and Waitsburg is gearing up to celebrate its graduating seniors. Each week we will highlight students from the Class of 2023. Damien Reyes Damien Reyes takes two classes at Waitsburg High School and then goes to work at Whiskey Canyon or relaxes at home. After high school, Reyes plans to work for the grain growers during harvest and then work at dams building/repairing electrical hydro generators. Reyes' best memory of high school is playing... Full story
Whether you realize it or not, most outdoor enthusiasts are phenological scientists. You may never have published in a peer-reviewed scientific journal or even considered proper phenology as practical in everyday life. Maybe you've never even heard of phenology. But if you appreciate the outdoors or even just vegetable gardening, chances are, you're a seasoned phenologist. Simply put, phenology is a branch of science dealing with the correlation between climate and environmental cues, and...
Ten Years Ago May 30, 2013 The Dayton school district will say farewell to three very special ladies at the close of this school year. Elementary school principal Katie Leid, first grade school teacher Julie Howard, and school secretary Dallas Dickinson are all set to retire. Combined, these women have well over fifty years experience in education, and for them the decision to begin a new chapter in their lives is bittersweet. Leid, who was born in Walla Walla and raised in Waitsburg, has...
As we move into the backyard growing season, I am always looking for flexible recipes that can be a foundation to whatever ingredients are ripe and ready to harvest. This splendid pizza has a flavorful garlic and herb white sauce base that pairs beautifully with any number of fresh seasonal topping combinations. From asparagus in the spring, corn and tomatoes in summer, to mushrooms in the fall, this versatile pie is a favorite in my kitchen all year long. Ingredients: For the Dough: 3 ¾...
The road trip to see the Utah National Parks was planned to arrive in Moab, Utah, on Saturday afternoon. A SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM light beeped on the Tahoe on the way to Moab. The speedometer was not accurate, and the cruise control would not work. We continue to drive using GPS to gauge our speed. When we arrived in Moab, we soon discovered that it was the weekend of the Moab car show. So, we dragged the gut with the other "old" cars and waved from my 20-year-old Tahoe. We spent Saturday...
Waitsburg Address for the Community Yard Sale June 3, 2023 Waitsburg Sales 510 Arnold Lane, Huge yard sale. 605 E 7th Waitsburg. 230 E 6th St infant items (clothes, diapers, bassinet, bouncy's, blankets, toys, etc) 7:30 - 4p Royal Block Alley Alley side of 222 Main St 8am - 1pm Basement Treasures - Ten Ton Coffee Alley Alley side of 216 Main St Alley side of Ten Ton Coffee, at garages Furniture and more 101 Main St Snow cones at Simply Sawdust 850 Caroline St Household items, clothes,... Full story
