Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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WAITSBURG - The seats were filled in the Waitsburg High School gymnasium for the Veterans Day program, "Honoring Those Who Served," under the direction of music director Elizabeth Jagelski. Principal Joe Wirtzberger and ASB President Blake French welcomed veterans, followed by the presentation of the flags. The K-5 students entered the gym singing Neil Diamond's "America." French, Makenna Barron, and Cedar Stegall gave the history of Veterans Day. The students worked many weeks to prepare for...
DAYTON – The Columbia Port Commissioners held their regular meeting at 5 PM, November 8, 2023, in the Port Office. Commissioners present were Genie Crowe, Seth Bryan, Johnny Watts, and the Executive Director, Jennie Dickinson. During the first public comment period, four individuals supported Lyon’s Ferry Marina and the effort to maintain KOA membership by adding required pull-through sites. Bryan objected to approving the last meeting’s agenda because its summary incorrectly characterized one of his statements as saying the breakwater at Ly...
OLYMPIA — The Washington State Department of Commerce is pleased to announce the 11 winners of the 2023 Governor’s Smart Communities Awards. The program has been presented annually since 2006 and recognizes local governments and their partners for exceptional land use planning and development. The awards showcase the effective implementation of the state’s Growth Management Act (GMA). The honored local programs and projects serve as leading examples for other communities as they seek to address similar land use planning issues or look for i...
DAYTON- Mayor Weatherford called the Dayton City Council to order at 6:00 p.m., November 7, 2023. Mayor Zac Weatherford and Council Members Teeny McMunn, James Su’euga, Michael Smith, Kyle Anderson, Dain Nysoe, and Shannon McMillen were at city hall. Laura Aukerman participated using Zoom. Washington State Representative Joe Schmick attended the meeting and spoke during the first public comment period. Schmick said Dayton should have a policy to charge fees for public record requests, in part to cover staff time. He advised the city to amend it...
WAITSBURG - The Royal Block Reading Series welcomes prolific author and globally renowned explorer Richard Bangs for a reading from his 20th book, "The Art of Living Dangerously," at the Royal Block in Waitsburg on November 22, 2023, at 6:30 PM. Admission is free and open to the public (21+). In 1973, Richard Bangs co-founded Sobek Expeditions, now MT Sobek, the world's original and largest adventure travel company with over a million clients guided since its beginning. The Art of Living... Full story
On the evening of November 5, 2023, Richard Timothy (Tim) Pettyjohn was called home to be with his Heavenly Father. Tim was born June 1, 1943, to Howard Pettyjohn and Louise Fausti Pettyjohn Love in Vancouver, Washington, becoming the fourth generation of the local Pettyjohn pioneer family. He led a life as a husband, father, farmer, mechanic, drag racer and so much more. Tim attended Prescott schools growing up and graduated from DeSales High School in 1961. While in school, he played football... Full story
I've had a lot of time to rest and heal following a traumatic injury. After a while, it gets hard to rest unless you can keep your mind occupied. One bed-rest activity I found is a computer adventure platform game called "Gris." It was released in 2018 by Spain's Nomada Studio. The name "Gris," Spanish for gray, is the name of the character you inhabit throughout the game. I typically don't have time for gaming besides the occasional Sudoku or crossword while waiting in a doctor's office. The...
Occasionally, when I sit down to write this column, I feel like I'm having a panic attack, which I attribute to writer's block. I sit at my computer and stare into space or at an empty screen. I try to force my mind to daydream, come up with ideas, or find inspiration. This time of year, it is difficult without a garden to moan or boast about. I usually wind up playing a rousing game of solitaire. A few years ago, this newspaper's editor (owner, publisher) gave me a bottle of Scotch called...
The Preston Hall Middle School held their first quarter awards assembly on Monday, November 6. “I am not a big believer in rewarding students for things they should do anyway, but it is awesome to reward students for work ethic and establishing high standards. These skills are important as these students move forward,” said Principal Joe Wirtzberger. Students were then presented with the following “Cardinal Pride” certificates: Preparedness Kaitlyn Paul - 6th grade Carsyn Pennington – 7th grade Makaelyn Mikesell – 8th grade Respect Kaitlyn Paul...
Winemaker Chris Dowsett has a personal passion for Gewürztraminer – not a grape that gets a whole lot of love from most drinkers. But here's the thing - a dry Gewürztraminer is a perfect Thanksgiving wine, and this fits the bill in every way. I loved it enough to include it on my Best of the Year post a couple of weeks ago, and Chris has actually lowered the price since then. The Celilo vineyard in the Columbia Gorge has long been a secret source for this grape for a handful of savvy win...
WAITSBURG - The Preston Hall Middle School boys have been practicing skills and are ready to play basketball! Their first game was on Tuesday, November 14, at Liberty Christian in Walla Walla. They will travel to Richland to play Liberty Christian on Thursday, November 16. The team's first home game will be against Touchet Redhawks on November 20; the game's tip-off time will be 4 p.m....
Ten Years Ago November 14, 2013 [Photo Caption] The Waitsburg Historical Society has been applying for grants to help fund the replacement of an unreliable HVAC system in the Wilson-Phillips house. To date, they have received a $1000 grant from the Earl and Lucille Blake Endowment Fund and a grant for $2,875 from the Pacific Power Foundation. Together, the two grants pay for nearly half the cost of a new system which will allow the society to keep the facilities open for board meetings and... Full story
In a flash another holiday season has arrived, the time of year where gatherings are increasingly centered around a warm kitchen. To prepare, I research and gather recipes throughout the year to add to my seasonal entertaining repertoire. Some of my favorites to collect are those for crowd-pleasing and unique appetizers. These English style sausage rolls, with plenty of savory herbal flavor, are perfect for dipping in a sweet and tart cranberry relish. Ingredients: For the relish: ½ can cranberr...
