Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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PENDLETON - Waitsburg Cross Country runners performed well at the Kyle Burnside Wildhorse Invite on Oct. 16. All five members of the boy's team set personal records and Emily Adams set a season record. "The course was an unknown to all but Emily, but it was a pleasant surprise. It was laid out nicely with lots of opportunities for spectators to watch, mostly grass to run on, and no large hills," said Coach Nechodom. Adams just made her goal of finishing in the top ten, placing tenth out of 127 female runners with a time of 20:39.25. Adams was...
DAYTON - The Lady 'Dawgs tasted their first league losses of the season last week. First, in an away game against WWVA on Oct. 14 and then at a home court match against Tri-Cities Prep on Oct. 16. The losses leave the Bulldogs sitting 5-2 in league play and 10-4, overall. "We didn't ever shake our mental block, so really never showed up to play," said coach Shannon Turner in reference to the three set loss (25-12, 25-16, 25-9) against WWVA. "We'll get 'em next time." Sarah Phillips and Josilyn...
DAYTON - The Dayton Bulldogs' were still in the game as halftime homecoming festivities began Friday night. But in the end, the St. John Endicott was too much for the young Bulldogs. The 'dogs scored twice - on two Ben Kleck touchdowns - in the first quarter, and trailed the Eagles only by a missed two-point conversion, 14-12, at the end of one. After the Eagles took an early 6-point lead, Kleck scored on a 2-yard pass reception from quarterback Cal Martin. SJ-E scored again, adding a conversion...
WAITSBURG - The Lady Cards fought hard, but ultimately fell to the WWVA Knights in three sets in home court play on Oct. 16. The game earned WWVA a perfect 6-0 in Southeast 2B play and left WP standing 1-5 in league play and 5-9, overall. The Cardinals kept the score tight the first two matches, dropping the sets 21-25 each, but weakened in the third set, losing 6-25. "We came out and started really strong," said Coach Angie Potts. "We had some unforced errors and too many missed serves. That...
WAITSBURG - The WP Cardinals made their homecoming game exciting for the first three quarters before erupting for 21 unanswered points to put away league rival Tri-Cities Prep, 45-28. A red-hot Jacob Dunn was 25 for 39 passing, for 329 yards and five touchdowns. With a 1-0 league record, the Cardinals host 1-0 DeSales this week to determine who goes into the final week of the season with the league lead. The Irish knocked off Asotin 13-9 in Walla Walla Friday night. The Cardinals took a 7-0 lead...
WAITSBURG - The first big event at the Q's Wood-Fired Grill on Waitsburg's Main Street will also be the first event of its kind in the city. Waitsburg Cellars will host a winemaker dinner at The Q on Saturday, Oct. 25. The Q owners, Emry and Sandy Kleck will serve a threecourse dinner, appetizers and dessert to be paired with Waitsburg Cellars wines. The menu includes: Three White paired with Pork Tenderloin Crostini w/ Monteillet Goat Cheese & Orange, Pear & Cranberry Mostarda Cheninieres paired with Grilled Salmon w/ Chive Oil over Fresh...
WAITSBURG - With marijuana bans being upheld in jurisdictions across the state, Waitsburg's city council decided to revisit the topic last week. Both Sheriff John Turner and City Attorney Jared Hawkins joined in the conversation that was, without exception, anti-pot. Councilman K.C. Kuykendall said he wished to get the "very fluid" topic back before council now that nearly a year's worth of data is available. Kuykendall asked legal counsel for a brief legislative update on the issue. Hawkins...
WAITSBURG - A group of WHS seniors and a few parents recently volunteered a couple of weekends prettying up the football field bleachers. The benches sported fresh coats of red and white paint for this year's homecoming weekend. WHS senior Hannah Grant said she realized the project was needed after she sat down for the first home game and got splinters in her legs. "I was talking to Marty and Becky Dunn about it and we all felt they needed some love," she said. Grant said she decided to...
WALLA WALLA - AARP will be offering a Smart Driver Course, for drivers over the age of 50, at 1 p.m. on Oct. 27 and Oct. 28 at Walla Walla General Hospital. Participants may be eligible to receive an insurance disount upon completing the course and should consult their insurance agent for details. The class fee is $20 and there is a $5 discount for AARP members. Call (509) 522-2424 to register for the Walla Walla class. For more information about the course in general or to find courses in other cities visit www.aarp.org/ADS2014 or call...
DAYTON - The Dayton Seventh-day Adventist Church (1525 S. 4th St.) is hosting a free health and Bible seminar, Secrets to Hope, Health & Happiness, at 7 p.m. each evening from Oct. 24 through Nov. 5. A free children's program is available for children ages one through nine. Presentations by Ray King begin Friday night with Ancient Scrolls Know the Future. Saturdays presentation is titled Inevitable Signs & Our Great Escape! and Sunday's topic will be By Accident or Fashioned in Love? Future topics will be announced. Ray Sample & Laurie will...
DAYTON - The kids' fishing pond at Dayton City Park is set to get a couple of major upgrades over the next few months. According to Steve Martin of the Lower Snake River Salmon Recovery Board, a new low profile screen will allow water to be pumped into the pond for a longer period during the summer, and a liner will be installed to keep underwater vegetation down. Martin said that water is currently pumped into the pond from the adjacent Tucannon river by a pump and screen system that was...
Dear Editor, "What would you like to see in a good county commissioner?" A question my friend Dale Johnson has asked as he dialogues with the voters. My answer is to see Dale as a good new county commissioner. Dale has shown that in his work as a responder to disasters. He assisted a multi-faith group rebuild a home for a fire survivor in White Swan near Yakima; a demonstration of his interest and ability to use his construction talents to help people. We worked in New Jersey for nearly a month to help survivors of Hurricane Sandy. Our main...
Dear Editor, I am writing to encourage you to vote "YES" for the hospital levy. I have had a strong relationship with the hospital for the past 50 plus years. I have been a volunteer for the past 12 years, was an employee in the late '60s, and Fred was a 25- year board member. At the time the hospital was built there was a need for surgery, nursery and in-patient care. Over the years, healthcare has changed, especially for rural hospitals. We now have few in-patients, no surgery or nursery, but the physical therapy, lab, emergency and imaging d...
Dear Editor, I would like to state that I have worked with Merle Jackson for 18 years and have found him to be a very dedicated supervisor and knowledgeable advisor. He listens and gathers facts. He takes exceptional notes and acts on the pros and cons by asking the right questions and finding out what he doesn't know. As a longtime citizen of Columbia County, he will be sure that your concerns are listened to and acted on. He is committed to act in the best interests of the citizens of Columbia County. With his financial and engineering...
Dear Editor, Sheriff Turner has delivered a sorely needed and welcome upgrade to his department so appreciated by his hard working staff. We are fortunate to have him. I for one am grateful for the high education and years of law enforcement experience our current, successful Sheriff brings to the office. Please be careful. Research your facts. Then join me in voting for Sheriff Turner and keep Walla Walla county growing forward. Pat Stanley Matthews Walla Walla...
Dear Editor, I am writing to urge your support to reelect Rea Culwell as Columbia County Prosecutor. Rea serves Columbia County well and understands the duties and responsibilities of the Prosecutor. She has gone above and beyond the duties required of the position and realizes the importance of keeping current on Washington State law. In addition she cares about our community and is an active community member who has volunteered her time and expertise to make our county a better place for all. Rea was instrumental in helping secure our...
Dear Editor, While working a jury trial in Dayton, I had the privilege of working with Rea Culwell who was the Prosecuting Attorney for the case. She was prepared at all times and for all eventualities. She was knowledgeable of Washington state law and court rules. She treated all members of the court with respect. Rea is very educated and I believe she will continue to serve the people of Columbia County with passion and proficiency. I strongly urge a vote to re-elect Rea Culwell Prosecuting Attorney. Penny Blackburn Walla...
Dear Editor, My name is Richard Schram, and I have been a full time employee of the Walla Walla County Sheriff's Office since 2003. I began my career as a Corrections Officer in the jail and, in 2004, was promoted to patrol. I have lived in the Prescott, Walla Walla and Burbank communities as a resident deputy. For years, Sheriff Humphreys ran unopposed and everything was simply status quo within the department, even though the times and neighboring law enforcement agencies around us evolved. Sheriff Turner saw the desperate need to bring us...
Dear Editor, This is what is happening in our 5th Congressional District: One in five citizens rely on food stamps; unemployment is 30% higher than the national average; one in six people live below the Federal Poverty Level. These statistics will only worsen if we see Social Security and Medicare whittled at. If Cathy McMorris Rodgers would spend more time with her constituents instead of traveling around the country raising money for other Republicans, she might be more aware of the needs of her district and the above appalling statistics....
Dear Editor, I am writing this letter in support of Merle Jackson for the position of County Commissioner of Columbia County. I feel that Merle has the most experience in financial matters, how the county runs, and the pulse of the community. It is important to have experience in these three areas. Our county budget is around $18,000,000. The Commissioners determine how this money is allocated. Merles background in managing the family farm and in managing large projects for the nuclear energy industry will make the financial learning curve for...
Dear Editor, Rea Culwell is our prosecutor for the future. She has the talent, energy and experience to serve the county well. She wants the job and takes this campaign serious. In June, she filed for the position and paid her filing fee (unlike her opponent). She has been doorbelling in the evenings, putting ads in the local newspapers and working double time to get re-elected. She and her family are an asset to Columbia County and are here to stay. Rea has invested her hard work and is dedicated to making Columbia County not only her home,...
Dear Editor, There have been several letters to the editor recently challenging the character and integrity of Randy O. Lewis. Randy is running for the office of Prosecuting Attorney in Columbia County. I know Randy and his wife Debbie personally and I find both of them to be well respected professionals and members of our Community. Randy promises fair administration of Justice, intensive screening of all cases and most importantly keeping the best interests of the people in Columbia County first. The current prosecutor lacks integrity and pro...
Dear Editor, I'm 91 years old and was married to, and got along very well with a three term Walla Walla County Commissioner. Harmon Johnson. A dedicated Republican and fiscal conservative, Harmon understood people and politics. He never stooped to the style of campaigning we see today. Harmon was an honorable man who respected education, hard work and anyone that would look him straight in the eye. He got along with people. I have no doubt, that if Harmon were alive today he would be campaigning tirelessly for Sheriff Turner. Harmon always...
