Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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"Frost in the Hollow. Cold temperatures and a foggy inversion created a fairyland of frosty trees and weeds in the greater Walla Walla Valley early this week. The photographer looks forward to many more until mid-February, when weather conditions no longer favor the creation of freezing fog....
DAYTON – The Dayton School Board held its regular meeting on November 16, 2022. Members of the school board were present, Chair Jeffrey McCowen, Grant Griffen, Korinda Wallace, Aneesha Dieu, and Zac Fabian. Also present were Superintendent Rich Stewart and Business Manager Jana Eaton. Resident Jeff Milsten offered the following proposed resolution to the Board: “All teachers in Dayton Schools are encouraged to always teach factually, always teach truthfully and without bias. This includes teaching the reality that Jesus Christ is the most inf...
DAYTON-This weekend is the 2022 Christmas Kickoff in Dayton, Wash. Every year, the community comes out and proves that it is the town that still believes. Preparations started with volunteers who created the Festival of Trees in the historic building at 219 E. Main Street. Organizations and groups have been working on their lighted floats for the parade up Main Street on Friday, November 25, at 6:00 p.m. After the parade, sing along with the choir at the tree lighting in front of Elk Drug,...
DAYTON — For Dayton’s Christmas Kickoff, The Liberty Theater will show “HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS” on Friday, November 25th at 3 p.m. Special movie price is only $2.00 for all seats. The front row of the balcony (row J) has been re-opened with an added five inches of foot room. The completion of the full balcony remodel has been put on hold until 2023. The Sound of Music, a live play with local talent, is playing through December 3, and there are still some seats available for most performances. You can check seating availability and buy...
WALLA WALLA—Sherwood Trust awarded 16 local organizations $203,200 in Impact Grants. “It’s inspiring to be able to support so many good ideas and programs with Impact Grants this year,” said Hunt. “We’re especially happy that of the 16 organizations funded, 12 are receiving Sherwood Trust funding for the first time.” Sherwood Trust competitive grants include Core Grants awarded in the spring and Impact Grants awarded in the fall. Impact Grant awards were limited to $15,000 and this year favored collaborations or organizations not previously rec...
The recent Waitsburg Times interview with pop artist Kellie Rose is what drove me to attend her recent concert at the Royal Block. Her life story told in the Times article about her years of hard work, dedication and unwavering determination to become the professional that she is made me really want to see her do her thing. Her live performance and sound was way, way bigger than any solo performance I’ve ever seen! She not only sang and played guitar, she used a doubling pedal unit to a beautiful effect often sounding like a 5-piece band! I f...
WALLA WALLA—Walla Walla County has been awarded Federal funds under the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program. The United Way of the Blue Mountains, Wash., has been chosen to receive $27,020 under the Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in Walla Walla County. The selection was made by the National Board chaired by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency and consisting of representatives from the American Red Cross, Catholic Charities, USA...
WALLA WALLA — Experience “A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story” in a creative retelling offered through the Live-Cinema program at Gesa Power House Theatre. Mark Gatiss, an actor and creator well known for his work in the series “Sherlock,” wrote and stars as Jacob Marley in this retelling of Dickens’ classic winter ghost story. This powerful tale of life, love, loss, and redemption is as relevant today as when the original was published 179 years ago. “Gatiss’s script is surprisingly faithful, given his flair for imaginative reworks of cano...
This November, our community has enjoyed live performances of the musical "The Sound of Music" at Dayton's Liberty Theater. If you know who Julie Andrews is, then you probably know the story of the Van Trapp Family from the movie "The Sound of Music." Maria, the impetuous postulate-nun-turned-nanny, won over the heart of the strict, ex-naval captain widower and his seven talented children. The actual Van Trapp family was more human and complicated than their screen and stage counterparts. It...
The national wine press unfortunately branded the 2020 vintage as a failure in Oregon due to wildfire smoke. But as the wines have emerged, and I've tasted hundreds of them, it's clear that the 2020 white wines were exceptional. Why? Because it was a great vintage until the smoke hit, and these grapes were picked before it got smokey. As with so many other 2020 Oregon Chardonnays, this exceeds all expectations. It's leesy, with a palate-refreshing yeastiness, and anchored on a core of lemon,...
HUNTSVILLE-With Thanksgiving here and Christmas coming in hot, the holiday season is in full swing. There is so much to love this time of year, whether it be the seasonal food, cool temperatures, fall colors, or twinkling lights. The Corner Village is a goldmine of holiday gifts and seasonal décor. If shopping for yourself or others brings joy, you will want to know about one of the area's best-kept secrets. Nestled along the highway between Waitsburg and Dayton in Huntsville is the mother an...
Ten Years Ago November 22, 2012 [Photo Caption] Pictured above are the Preston Hall Middle School ASB officers and representatives. So far this school year the group has attended a leadership conference in Dayton, sponsored a Halloween dance and are currently conducting a food drive for the local food bank. (Left to right) Adviser Mrs. Karen Huwe, Vice-President – Chloe Pearson, 7th Grade Class Rep. – Clarissa Espana, Secretary – Emily Adams, 7th Grade Class Rep. – Tyler Wood, President – Jacob...
The day after Thanksgiving you can always find me back in the kitchen, enjoying the peaceful quiet after the holiday, and making a batch of turkey stock. As the kitchen fills with the rich aromas coming from a bubbling stock pot, I like to make plans for the versatile leftover turkey meat. Following an indulgent day full of butter and heavy foods, a pot of brightly flavored soup is a welcome meal choice. One favorite option is this variation on a traditional Mexican soup called Pozole. The deep...
Cozy Winter Book Club DAYTON—Join the Historic Depot from the comfort of your home in a book discussion. The book is “The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-time Indian” by Sherman Alexie. Discussions are Mondays at 7:00 p.m., November 28 through December 19, 2022. The author, Sherman Alexie, will join the discussion on December 19. Books are available at the Depot Gift Shop. To learn more, email Shellie at info@daytonhistoricdepot.org ....
Thanksgiving Community Potluck Waitsburg Town Hall, 121 Main Street Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022 Starting at 2 p.m. Open to the public – bring a dish to share Turkeys and Ham are provided There will be coffee, desserts, and a hot cocoa bar. Activities include puzzles and games. Sponsored by Simply Sawdust and the Waitsburg Community...
WAITSBURG-Waitsburg High School has updated its weight room to improve safety and to increase interest and participation in athletic programs, according to Gabe Kiefel. The school board approved the purchase of four sets of weight racks, weights, benches, and floor pads. The school was able to keep equipment in good shape for many years; however, the equipment has since worn out or become outdated. Safety is the number one priority. All the school's athletic programs have utilized the weight roo...
FOREST GROVE, ORE-"My experience playing football is something that some do not have the chance to do, so I make the most of it every chance I get," said Shawn Evans. Evans, WHS class of 2021, is in his second year playing football (tight end) at Pacific University in Forest Grove, Oregon, while getting his degree in Sports Leadership and Management. Evans' Pacific University coach, Ian Falconer, wanted the Waitsburg coaches to know that he is very grateful for their time developing Evans into...
WAITSBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 401-100 WALLA WALLA AND COLUMBIA COUNTIES, WASHINGTON NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE is hereby given that the Board of Directors (“Board”) of Waitsburg School District No. 401-100, Walla Walla and Columbia Counties, Washington (“District”) will hold a Special Meeting (“Meeting”) on November 29, 2022, commencing at 5:30PM, in the Waitsburg Elementary School Library, located at 184 Academy Street, Waitsburg, Washington 99361, as well as remotely via zoom video conferencing at (with telephone access at 1 (253) 215-8...
