Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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SUMNER - The WP soccer team ended their season with a trip to the Division 2B state championship game here on Saturday. The Tigers fell, 1-0, to Mount Vernon Christian. On Friday, the Tigers beat Friday Harbor, 1-0, in the semifinal game. Ivan Figueroa scored in the 63rd minute for the only goal of the game. The win moved WP into Saturday's championship game. In Saturday's game, Figueroa again scored the Tigers' lone goal, this time, in the opening minutes of the game. WP couldn't make their lead stick though, as Mount Vernon Christian scored...
PASCO - The WP Cardinals football team was up against a team with a 37-game winning streak, and came up just short Friday night, losing 17-14. The two-time defending state champion Lind-Ritzville- Sprague Broncos took advantage of a safety and a questionable call on a field goal to move on in the playoffs. "It was a hard-fought game," said WP coach Jeff Bartlow. "The first half we came out and really had a good defensive half." After an early Bronco touchdown, the Cardinals came back with a...
City Council members include: K.C. Kuykendall, Marty Dunn, Kevin House, Karl Newell, Debra Callahan and Mayor Walt Gobel. All were present with student representative Emma Philbrook absent. *A retirement celebration for Public Works Director Dan Katsel was held prior to the meeting. *Council approved a motion to forfeit the 1% property tax increase allowed annually, which would amount to approximately $1,400- $1,500. *Karen McCall, from the Washington State Liquor Control Board, was present for a question and answer session with council and...
DAYTON - Columbia and Walla Walla Counties counted their remaining general election ballots Monday, and those results appeared to push the hospital levy measure vote over the needed 60% approval threshold to pass. With all of the votes counted in both counties, 60.08% of the total votes were in favor. If the final count holds, the levy will pass by two votes. The preliminary ballot count after Nov. 7 showed 59.99% in favor, one vote shy of the 60% needed to pass. On Monday, Columbia County Auditor's Office counted its final 17 ballots, with 13...
Board members Ross Hamann, Christy House, Randy Pearson and Greg Zuger were present with Marilyn Johnson absent. *Approved Facilities Supervisor to move forward in pursuing an offer from Young's Heating & Air Conditioning to provide and install, at no cost to the district, ductless heating and air conditioning in one classroom, with the District being responsible for covering associated electrical expenses. *Enrollment increased from 290.12 to 294.12. This is 25 over the budgeted enrollment of 269. *Ag teacher Nicole Abel will take maternity...
WAITSBURG - Waitsburg community members were invited to enjoy dinner, catered by Rita Brown and served by the Waitsburg Celebration Days court, and vote in the annual election of Waitsburg's Town Hall Board on Wednesday, Nov. 19. "Everyone in town is welcome to vote. All they have to do is show up and fill out a ballot," said outgoing board president Karl Newell. Twenty-four citizens voted in the election, naming a new slate of seven board members. Outgoing board members include: Rose...
Meetings with the public and school staff are planned to assist the district in determining the best choice for secondary principal. Below is the planned schedule for meeting and asking questions of interim Secondary Principal Kate Wenzl. Dec. 3, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Who: School Board | Where: Board Room Dec. 4, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Who: School Employees | Where: DHS Auditorium Dec. 8, 7 p.m. Who: Parents & Community Members | Where: DHS Auditorium Dec. 10, 2-3 p.m. Who: Student Leaders | Where: DHS Auditorium Dec. 12, 2 p.m. Who: Superintendent,...
DAYTON - Dayton School District Superintendant Doug Johnson has requested that the Dayton School Board consider hiring Kate Wenzl as permanent secondary principal. "Mrs. Wenzl has demonstrated the leadership skills required to be considered for the district's continuing position of Junior Senior High School Principal," Johnson said Thursday. During the regular school board meeting last Wednesday, Johnson proposed a series of meetings, or interviews, between Wenzl and members of the board, the...
To find out more about Lemonade Day, visit lemonadeday.org online. Mr. Mc- Cann is still looking for youth sponsors (investors and mentors) for the program. He can be reached at Dayton Elementary School or by email at jeffm@daytonsd.orgjeffm@daytonsd.org. Mentors can be a parent, a youth organization leader, an employee, or a high school or college student-just about anyone willing to inspire a child to build a stand and to spark a dream! Mentors are asked to commit to 10 hours over five months working with a small group of budding...
DAYTON - Every experience in life is an opportunity for learning, and that's the goal with Lemonade Day, said Dayton sixth-grade teacher Jeff McCann. Friday, in conjunction with Global Entrepreneurship Week and the launching of local entrepreneur-support program Start Up Columbia County, 26 Dayton sixth graders embarked on a journey of business-oriented learning that will conclude on May 2, 2015, with real lemonade stands constructed and operated in the community by the students. "I think it is...
To the Waitsburg/Prescott School Communities: On behalf of the team, school and community of supporters of Mount Vernon Christian School, I wanted to let you know how impressed we were to have had the opportunity to compete with your Tiger team in the State 2B/1B Boys' Soccer Championship Saturday. My first thought is how humble and gracious your team players and coaches were. They were so very respectful as they competed - appropriately physical, organized and solid in their skill work and establishing of a system. They knew what they wanted...
I t's been two years since I started writing this column. In a way it feels a good deal longer, but sometimes it still seems like I just started yesterday. My very first piece, as those of you who've read me from the beginning know, was a relatively boring list of Christmas gift-shopping tips. Last year, I commemorated this column's first anniversary by offering a slightly less boring list of Christmas gift-shopping tips. This year, as I am completely shot for other inspiration and Black Friday...
On October 3, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln issued a proclamation establishing the last Thursday of November that year as a national day of Thanksgiving and Praise. Prior to that time, many American states celebrated Thanksgiving at different times of the year, though usually in autumn, after harvest. According to historical sources (yes, they're online, but they're trustworthy), most Americans consider the first Thanksgiving to have been held by settlers at Plymouth Plantation in 1621, after...
November 28: Norma Jean Green, Karen Hermanns, Shawn White, Michael Lafer, Cara Rea. November 29: Myra Bloor, Lewis Neace, Sherrie Morris, Pat Huwe, Scott Lambert. November 30: Betty Prock, Betty Hofer, David McKenzie, Cameron McConnell. December 1: Debbie Hunter, Linda Rohde, Martin Sauer, Michelle Saranovich, Jean Hinchliffe. December 2: James Liebermann. December 3: Veronica Deal, Angela Smith, Chuck Riddle, Kim Ary, Adam Rich. December 4: Teagen Larsen, Barbara Weaver, George Young, Robert Johnson, Sean Mathews, Corrine Miller, Jaimie...
WAITSBURG Nothing reported. DAY TON Nov. 18 Disoriented female on E. Spring Street on neighbor's porch; ambulance dispatched. Nov. 19 Report of possible burglary at PDQ on E. Main Street. Deputies responded; unfounded. This was the morning shift worker. Nov. 20 Traffic sign on Rose Gulch Road knocked over by unknown vehicle. Residential burglary on N. 1st Street; power tools, clothing and pictures removed from shed. Nov. 21 Deputies recovered a stolen vehicle on W. Main Street at Dayton Mercantile; no arrests made and under investigation. Nov....
10-29 Dayton Christmas Kickoff See full schedule in MONTHLY insert. 28 Cookies on Parade Dayton Memorial Library, Delaney Room 1-4 p.m. Homemade Christmas cookies and candy for sale. Soup for the Soul First Christian Church (410 S. 3rd, Dayton) 5:30 p.m. All are welcome to come and enjoy a free community sponsored dinner on the last Friday of each month. For more info contact Judi Brooks at 382-4771. Transportation is available. For a ride call public transportation at 382-1647. 29 Waitsburg Resource Center 106 Preston Avenue 9-11 a.m. The...
Ten Years Ago December 2, 2004 After a fruitful meeting with representatives of numerous state agencies on September 30, the Waitsburg Community Revitalization Committee reported to the Waitsburg City Council about the crucial next step in the process: increased involvement and commitment to the City of Waitsburg. "At this point, funding sources want to see increased city participation," said Ross Hamann, chairman of the committee, which has received a $100,000 commitment from the Port of Walla Walla for a $600,000 streetscape makeover. If you...
To Selena and Andrew Sparrell of Dayton, a girl, Melody Ella Rain Sparrell. Born November 16, 2014 and weighing 7lbs 11oz....
WAITSBURG - Coach Jeff Bartlow will recap the WP football season on Dec. 2 at the Waitsburg Commercial Club General Membership Meeting. Commercial Club meets the first and third Tuesday, Sept. through May. Meetings are held at Waitsburg Town Hall at 6:30 p.m. Please RSVP your dinner reservation to ikbakeve@charter.netikbakeve@charter.net or call (509) 337-6546. The cost of the meal is $12 and there is no charge to attend the meeting only. Commercial Club is a 501C6 Chamber of Commerce representing the Waitsburg business comm...
DAYTON - The Dayton Depot is looking for quilts to exhibit beginning in January as part two of "Our Old Quilts." Part one, which displayed vintage quilts from the Depot and the Boldman House collections, took place from January to September. In part two, Depot supporters hope to show local quilts, 50 years old or older, that currently reside in the homes of Dayton residents. The quilt makers can be local or from out of town. Quilts will be on loan to the Depot and returned after the show ends in September 2015. Any history or information on...
DAYTON - The next Christian Women's Connection Luncheon will take place December 10 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Seneca Activity Center (104 Green Giant Camp Road) in Dayton. The cost is $10 and reservations should be placed by Dec. 5 by calling Judy Jackson at (509) 399-2005. Popular women's group speaker Lynne Franze from Hermiston, Ore will humor her audience. The Walla Walla Valley Academy bell choir will provide musical entertainment. If you are unable to honor your reservation please gift it to a friend or cancel by Monday, Dec....
DAYTON - Each holiday season the residents and business owners of Dayton provide local families in need with gifts for Christmas. The Wishing Tree, set up right around Thanksgiving time, is decorated with ornaments indicating the age, gender, and any particular needs or wishes of local children. This year's Wishing Tree will be located at Dingle's of Dayton on Main Street. Those who want to donate gifts can stop by during Christmas Kickoff, happening this weekend in downtown Dayton, to take an ornament and sponsor a local child this...
