Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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PRESCOTT - As many individuals and families think about giving back to the needy during the holiday season, one local company does it year round. Broetje Orchards in Prescott helps provide fresh apples to local needy families through its Take A Bite Out Of Hunger campaign. Lisa Frederich, a spokeswoman for the First Fruits company, said Broetje Orchards has participated in the Take A Bite Out Of Hunger program for about two years and is signed on to continue in 2013. "They're a very philanthropi...
DAYTON - While citizens of Dayton were in the dark during a power outage on Monday, Nov. 19, one of the three pumps that provides clean water for the city was failing, despite several safeguards to protect it, city officials say. As to not put too much work on the one pump the city has left, it is asking citizens to conserve as much water as possible. Water pumps in the city pump water from the ground water into a reservoir. The water in the reservoir is then distributed to customers. The pump, referred to as well pump number one by public...
1 Turkey Bingo 4 p.m. Waitsburg Town Hall Join the American Legion Auxiliary for a fun night of turkey bingo! "Annie" Closing Night 7 p.m. Liberty Theater Enjoy the final performance of the Touchet Valley Arts Council's winter musical, the classic "Annie." Victorian Christmas Jubilee 1 to 3 p.m. Kirkman House Museum Walla Walla The Kirkman House Museum's 35th annual open house celebrates the holiday season. 2 Hometown Christmas Bazaar Noon to 4 p.m. Town Hall Peruse 13 vendors and enjoy treats...
DAYTON - Buckminster Fuller once said, "I'm not a genius. I'm just a tremendous bundle of experience." If the 2012-13 Dayton Bulldog girls basketball team wins the league title this year, second-year head coach Clayton Strong and his squad will be able to claim the same. The seasoned Bulldogs return five seniors and five players with at least 10 games of varsity starting experience. Headlining the crew is three-sport standout senior McKayla Bickelhaupt. "She was an all-league wing last year," sa...
WAITSBURG - The Waitsburg-Prescott girls basketball team faces the 2012- 13 campaign with a flock of new faces on its varsity squad. Six seniors who either started or saw extensive playing time last year are gone. So is this a rebuilding year? Maybe according to 12th year head coach Jerry Baker. Or maybe not. "We've got a lot of shoes to fill. We lost some of the most speed we've had in a long time with (Kristin) Potter and (Ronnie) Hulce running the floor," Baker said. "And Dionna Baker was...
DAYTON - Coming off its first state appearance and trophy presentation in 17 years, the Dayton boys basketball team dreams of making a repeat appearance this year. If it does, it won't be because of returning talent. Of the six-man rotation Dayton used most of last year, the Bulldogs return no starters and only one major role player-senior Wyatt Frame. Fifth-year head coach Roy Ramirez is not deterred, though he readily admits he lost a lot of skill and experience from last year. "We lost our...
PRESCOTT - It was good to be a Tiger last week as the team celebrated its accomplishments at its annual soccer awards banquet. Prescott's Athletic Director Sue DeRuwe said she had the privilege this year of riding the bus with the team to games and shared dinners with the players on long trips. "They practiced hard, played hard and they never gave up," DeRuwe said. Despite falling short and not returning to finals to fight for the state title this year, head coach Mark Grimm followed through wit...
KENNEWICK - The Lind-Ritzville/Sprague defense stuffed WP's high octane offense into a box in the first half of their state semifinal tilt, padlocked it, stuffed it inside another box, sealed it shut with five layers of packing tape, then shipped it off to Mars. Or at least that's how it felt here Saturday, as the Broncos did what no other team has been able to do all year: hold WP scoreless for three quarters of football. Add to that a fast start by the LRS offense that provided just enough...
The Liberty Theater's production "Annie" opened Nov. 16 and will close Saturday, Dec. 1. "Annie" is about an energetic young orphan who is taken in temporarily by a local billionaire. The vivacious young girl inspires everyone she meets to see the bright side of things because she is sure the sun will come out tomorrow. The production boasts a 77-person cast and crew, many of whom are younger than 18 years old. The role of Annie is played by Chloe Pearson and Hallyn Boggs. All photos are by...
DAYTON - A thin overcast sky and mild temperatures in the 40s greeted an influx of tourists and locals alike during the first day of the Dayton Christmas Kickoff celebration Friday in "The Town That Still Believes." The Dayton Chamber of Commerce's annual event brought people from as far away as the Tri-Cities, Spokane and Yakima to participate in the family-friendly activities and to take advantage of the Christmas sales that peppered the downtown core. Gunnar and Danika Gaethle spent a few...
DAYTON - Elementary aged kids sat gathered around a long table in the County Cupboard Tuesday, Nov. 20, piping white frosting along gingerbread cookies and occasionally sneaking a taste of the sugary snacks. The gingerbread-making session was organized in preparation for a gingerbread house making contest held in the basement of the Dayton Memorial Library on Wednesday, Nov. 21. While there were only eight entries for the contest, organizer Lois Hemphill said the event was still a success. "The...
Dayton City Council Tuesday, November 26, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. CONSENT AGENDA - Action, 1) Approval of Council Minutes for November 13, 2012 - Table, Approved. 2) Approval of Claims Vouchers as audited by Finance Committee, Approved. 3) Approval of November 15, 2012 Payroll Warrants, Approved. SPECIAL GUESTS AND PUBLIC COMMENT - 1)Final Public Hearing - 2013 Final Budget COMMITTEE/BOARD/ COMMISSION REPORT REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS UNFINISHED BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS - 1) Consideration of Ordinance No. 1823, an ordinance adopting the budget for the...
DAYTON - Employees of the Columbia County Health System will reap benefits in the form of a 2.5 percent salary increase, approved by the hospital board along with the rest of the 2013 budget for the health system. During the board meeting on Nov. 20, Chief Financial Officer John Hennessy said the cost of living is expected to increase by 1.7 percent in 2013, but because there was no salary increase last year, employees can expect a 2.5 percent salary bump across the board. Hennessy said last year the 401(k) match benefit was cut from 5 percent...
WAITSBURG -- Last Saturday, Daytonites ushered in the holiday season with the Christmas Kickoff. This weekend, Waitsburgers will do the same with the celebration of Hometown Christmas. Wherever you live, this means it's about time to start planning your family's Christmas celebration, stringing the lights, and buying gifts. I'm no better at baking a ham than you are, and my lighthanging skills leave a lot to be desired. But I'm happy to offer these tips for selecting, purchasing and giving that...
Walla Walla County Board of Commissioners Monday, Nov. 26, agenda *9:30 COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Chairman Tompkins a) Roll call and establish a quorum b) Declarations re: confl ict of interest c) Pledge of Allegiance d) Public comment period (time limitations may be imposed) e) Action Agenda Items: 1) Review submitted Employee Payroll Action Forms f) Consent Agenda Items: 1) Resolution __________ - Minutes of County Commissioners' sessions of November 19 and 20, 2012 2) Approving County warrants as follows: 4135037 through 4135270 totaling...
The Annual Dayton Christmas Kick-Off was a hit. Shop owners report sales were brisk. Ending the downtown winter event was the traditional Christmas float and light show parade on Main Street. This is where everybody in Dayton gets busy applying crazy creative ideas, whimsically displayed to the floats for the public's enjoyment. Gathering from the crowd's laughter and applause, I would say this part of the event is a sure way to bring the town together! At dusk, the event ended with a fireworks display while cafés and bars remained full until...
November 29: Myra Bloor, Lewis Neace, Sherrie Morris, Pat Huwe, Scott Lambert. November 30: Betty Prock, Betty Hofer, David McKenzie, Cameron Mc- Connell. 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 Winnett. December 5: Anthony Henry, Des Witt, Laura Jean Hevel, Wendy Richards....
Ten Years Ago November 28, 2002 The City of Waitsburg has learned this week that Transportation Improvement Board funds have been approved for the Coppei Avenue/Preston avenue renovation project, which is anticipated to begin in July, 2003. Through the Small cities Program, $341,686 was allotted to cover 40 percent of the project, joining with $517,797 from the Washington State Department of Transportation. The project will widen the roadway from 24 to 32 feet with reconstructed pavement, which will have new curb, gutter, driveway approaches,...
We may finally be approaching a market consensus that allows a breakout of the more-than-4-monthold trading range for wheat prices. Even though there is a reasonable technical chart-based rational for lower prices, the variety of fundamental factors now emerging in the market's mind is all positive. This week, the USDA released the last crop condition update until spring. The U.S. winter wheat crop condition has continued to deteriorate due to lingering drought. The government reported Monday that only 33 percent of the national winter wheat...
Waitsburg Commercial Club November 20, 2012 The Flag salute and prayer preceded the traditional Thanksgiving dinner. 21 people were served. Marci Perkins name was drawn for the quarter pot for $4.00. She was not present. The business meeting was convened at 7:00 pm, by President Joy Smith. The minutes of the November 6th meeting were approved. ON GOING BUSINESS The money from the Hevel Fund will be decided by the Board: possibilities: $500 for mop sink; $500 swimming pool; $500 businesses implementation; other(?). Hometown Christmas- Schedule c...
Waitsburg 11-21 A burglary was reported on Main Street. A netbook and a digital projector were taken. An abandoned bicycle was reported on Buttercup Street. The bicycle was taken from a residence on Seventh Street and returned to the owner. A vehicle prowl and attempted arson were reported on Sixth Street. A battery was taken from two vehicles at the location and the suspect or suspects attempted to start a fire inside of one of the vehicles. A vehicle prowl was reported on Seventh Street. A deputy noticed the vehicle's four-way flashers were...
BASIC TRAINING GRADUATION WAITSBURG -- Air Force Airman Timothy J. Hofer graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. Hofer is the son of Christine Silver of East...
