Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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DAYTON - After a nar- row margin of votes between candidates for the Columbia County Commissioner District 1 Seat Two in the first count of the General Election, Mike Talbott main- tained the victory over Tom Bensel by 120 votes in the first recount on Friday, Nov. 9. On the first count Tues- day, Nov. 6, Talbott received 1,029 votes, or 52.45 per- cent of the submitted votes. Bensel received 912 votes, or 46.48 percent. On a second count Nov. 9, more ballots were counted and Talbott received...
I t's time to admit it, you've got turkeys on your mind. For local carnivores, the Waitsburg Lions Club is selling smoked turkeys. If your pets or the hood of your car was assaulted by the rogue birds, this could be an oddly satisfying purchase. The turkeys will be on sale for $30 each at the Waitsburg Grocery Store from 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 6 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Sunday. For vegetarians, vegans and people who don't hold grudges against animals that tend to drown when it rains, turkeys can still be the name of the...
A long time ago, in a shop far far away… …a discovery was made that made a lot of fine folks raise their eyebrows in skepticism and nervous wonder. This was no ordinary shop mind you. Normally the realm of wine snobs and geeks, where $1,000 bottles glistened in the soft glow of candles next to inexpensive wines so obscure that the locals thought the owner was more than just a little off. On one particular day leaning towards the Thanksgiving week, in the window were cases of Pasek Cellars Cranberry Wine stacked 12 high with a neon green sig...
Brine your Thanksgiving Bird for an amazing moist meal. We all enjoy thinking about those things that we have to give thanks for at this time of year. I am thankful that I was turned on to brining turkey many years ago by the great chef Bruce Naftaly of Seattle’s le Gourmand fame. Some of you may have used the brining technique but many have not. Why? I don’t have a clue, but it is an amazing and easy process for that perfect bird. I can personally attest that I have never had turkey or goose, duck, pheasant, grouse or chicken any better tha...
These are the election results from the General Election on Nov. 6, 2012 NOVMBER 6TH, 2012 GENERAL ELECTION Statewide Initiative Measure No. 1185 Concerns tax and fee increases imposed by state government Walla Walla County YES 10,316 71% NO 4,214 29% Total Votes 14,530 100% Columbia County YES 1,546 71.54% NO 615 28.46% Total Votes 2,161 100% Statewide YES 1,712,986 64% NO 948,915 35.65% Total Votes 2,661,901 100% Statewide Initiative Measure No. 1240 Concerns creation of a pub- lic charter school system Walla Walla County YES 7,453 50.35% NO...
PRESCOTT - Anticipating a drop in city revenues, City Clerk Jill Borup presented the Prescott City Council a proposed budget with cuts to several departments. Borup told the council recently that the city of Prescott is expected to receive about $5,000 less in revenue in 2013 than in 2012. The amount of revenue is expected to come in at $97,000 for 2013. To balance the budget, Borup said she cut clerk office supplies, election costs, build- ing and maintenance costs and attorney's fees. In addition to lost revenue, Borup is also anticipating th...
PRESCOTT - A new bus bag program in the Prescott School District is providing homework help to younger students as well as giving older students the chance to be role models. Sue DeRuwe, the counselor and athletic director for the Prescott School District, said earlier in the school year bus driver Leslie Beckman came up with the idea of making bags for students on the bus. Beckman, a Prescott alumna, has been driving buses for the school district for 15 years. She said she has 70 kids on her...
PRESCOTT - After the Prescott School Board approved allowing eighth graders to wres- tle on the WP varsity wrestling team, the WP Combine commit- tee denied the request so the high school team can grow and be- cause of budget concerns, school officials said. At the Prescott School Board meeting in late October, school board member Sara Fletcher said the combine was looking at al- lowing eighth graders to wrestle for WP this year with coach Lanny Adams. The high school wrestling team is going into its second year and it had four men participate...
SPOKANE – Too-familiar foe Northwest Christian eliminated the Tigers from the state tournament in a, 5-1, first round loss on Saturday at Whitworth University in Spokane. It was the Crusaders’ third-straight victory in four total tries over WP this season, and the second four- goal margin. WP got on the board first in 15th minute. Ernesto Valdovinos posted the goal on an assist from Rodrigo Gonzalez. NWC netted an equalizer 3 minutes later when forward Jacob Weaver questionably beat the WP defense, scoring the first of his four goals....
WAITSBURG -- As Waitsburg-Prescott's football squad continues its sojourn toward the ultimate honor of a repeat state title, five Cardinals garnered individual honors this past week by being named to the Southeast 2B All-League Team. Chance Leroue and Ben Shafer earned all- league offensive honors- Leroue at tight end and Shafer on the offensive line. Danny Stansell and Roy Ebong were chosen all-league defenders- Stansell at linebacker and Ebong at defensive back. Leroue and Stansell were two of only three sophomores named to the all- l...
PASCO - Dalton Estes, Chance Leroue and Stirling Eastman recorded three touchdowns each last Friday as the offensive juggernaut that is the 2012 edition of Waitsburg-Prescott football team pummeled another opponent- this time Oroville, 54-26-and set up a quarterfinal showdown with Reardan Saturday in Spokane. "Our offense carried the day," said WP head coach Jeff Bartlow, "They moved the ball, they moved the chains all night. I don't want to say flawless, but close. We ran. We threw. (A...
DAYTON - The in- fectiously energetic orphan Annie will brighten Dayton's Liberty The- ater stage this weekend, Nov. 16, through Dec. 1. The iconic red-head role will be filled by two local girls, Chloe Pearson and Hallyn Boggs. The girls will trade off nights in the lead role, which could have been difficult, but Director Elizabeth Arebalos- Jagelski said working with the two girls has been wonderful. And with a combined cast and crew of about 77 people, many of whom are younger than 18 years...
DAYTON - In anticipation of long-term construction and renovations for the Dayton School District schools, the school board last Wednesday began the investigation stage of the process. The board began by hearing a presentation from Construction Services Group who will, if selected, manage the long-term project. The investigation phase will help the board determine what kind of facility needs students in the Dayton School District have, Superintendent Doug Johnson said. Johnson said if the Construction Services Group is hired for the district,...
Dayton City Council Agenda Nov. 13, 7 p.m. *Call to Order -Roll Call *Consent agenda - action -Approval of Council Minutes Oct. 22, 2012 -Approval of Claims Vouchers as audited by Finance Committee -Approval of Oct. 31, 2012 Payroll Warrants *Special guests and public comment -Public hearing - discuss 2013 City of Dayton Final Budget - Chamber of Commerce's 2014 3rd Quarter tourism and Activities Report - Brad McMasters, Director * Committee/ Board/ Commission Report *Reports of City Officers *Unfinished Business *New Business -Consideration...
SPECIAL EVENTS Dayton Christmas Kickoff *Open Houses & Receptions Friday & Saturday, No- vember 23rd & 24th, All Day Many downtown business- es will be open throughout the day on both Friday and Saturday. Wander in and out to visit with business owners and employees. *Free Make & Take Crafts for Kids Friday, November 23rd, 10-4 Saturday, November 24th, 10-4 Columbia County Rural Library-Basement 111 S. 3rd Street, Dayton Free *A Boldman House Christmas Friday & Saturday, No- vember 23rd & 24th, 1-4pm Boldman House Museum 410 N. First St.,...
DAYTON - While local communities prepare for black Friday sales, the world- wide organization Operation Christmas Child's Dayton volunteers aim to bring the spirit of Christmas to under- privileged children. The program, which started in the United States almost 20 years ago, collects dona- tions of shoeboxes filled with small toys and personal items and ships them to children who live in war-torn coun- tries and countries classified as third world, Tri-Cities volunteer and area organizer Fay...
WAITSBURG COMMERCIAL CLUB Regular Meeting Minutes November 6, 2012 The flag salute and prayer preceded the lasagna dinner and apple pie and ice cream dessert. 22 people were served. Laurette McCaw's name was drawn for the quarter pot for $13.00. She was present. The business meet- ing was convened at 7:05 p.m. by President Joy Smith. She introduced Rose Engelbrite of the American Legion Auxiliary who conducted a muster for Ty Savelesky who will be joining the Navy later this month. He intro- duced his grandparents Laura and George Tolman and... Full story
WAITSBURG - For 66 years, Waits- burg's Ivan Keve, now 91, has been trekking into the local hills with family mem- bers and friends on elk hunting trips filled with brotherhood and fun. Keve's family has deep roots in the Touchet Valley. His great uncle Jacob Keve left Germany in 1864 and came to the United States. In 1889, he brought his brother, sister- in-law and two children out to what would become the Keve homestead on Jasper Mountain, southeast of Waitsburg, in 1889. When Ivan Keve was... Full story
WAITSBURG - When Allison Bond and Bruce Donohue lit up Waitsburg's Main Street with paper bag luminaries last November, they didn't know their act of thanks for their new community would turn into an annual event. But, the lighting of the luminaries on Main Street will take place again this year on Nov. 19. The display reaches back to the ancient Hispanic tradition of luminaria as a gesture of reciprocal kindness to the entire community. "We're just pleased that everybody enjoyed," Bond said of last year's display. This year, Bond and Do...
Walla Walla County Board of Commisioners When: Tuesday November 13, 2012. Tuesday's meeting starts at 9:30 a.m. and recesses at noon. Afternoon session begins at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday's workshop begins at 9:00 a.m. Where: Walla Walla County Public Health and Legislative Building, 314 Main St. Monday .ACTION AGENDA : 1) Resolution - Request by Walla Walla County Fire District No. 4 to annex certain property. 2) Review submitted Employee Payroll Action Forms. 3) .ACTIVE AGENDA: 1) Possible discussion/ decision re: any pending claims agains...
WAITSBURG - Waitsburg High School and Preston Hall students honored local veterans, past and present, in an intimate celebration in the school auditorium last Friday. As guests entered the auditorium, the students were quiet and respectful. Teacher Roseann Groom had collected photos of local veterans and those photos were on display in a slideshow on a large television on the stage. Band Director Brad Green motioned to the photos and told the students "These people flashing on the screen...
I bundled-up in a down vest and headed to the barn. I was looking for a garden pot I envisioned planting the last of 12 crocus bulbs. Winter has arrived and this will be the last thing I do before the snow falls. These promising bulbs will sit on the outside ledge of my kitchen window while I await spring and their colorful blooms. You may be familiar with Walla Walla's Lodmell Winery, its logo a curled snake honoring the Snake River that meandering through the Lodmell wheat farm and vineyard properties. Recently, I tasted the Lodmell 2008...
November 15: Dorne Hall, Ellsworth Conover, Jan East- man, Mike Duckworth, Jule Presler, Jonathon Lambert, Eric Maki, Mariann Baumann, Clar- ence Wiseman. November 16: Trina Cole, Dee DeVaney, Robert Hart- well, Ann Sehmel, Clifford Hermanns, Aaron Foster, Mans Hofer, Hilary Logemann, De- siree Delp. November 17: Patrick Estes, Marvin Klundt, Ray Small, Muriel Hamilton, Shelly Jones, Nicholette Filbert, Joann Price, Bernice Price, Lewis Neace, Doris Wagoner, Lance Ly- becker. November 18: James Hays, John Nordheim, Jason Gawith, Jane Leid,... Full story
Ten Years Ago November 14, 2002 Hometown Christmas, Waitsburg's greeting to the holi- day season, will be held on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2002. Commer- cial Club members are beginning to plan for the event. The event will start at noon with a craft show in Ye Towne Hall and Legion Banquet Rooms, a lighted parade at 5 p.m. and a chili feed at 5:30 p.m. Tickets (and cans) for prize drawings will go out Monday, Dec. 2, to local business. A $5 purchase is good for one ticket, just sign the ticket and deposit it in the receptacle. Drawings for the donated...
