Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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Young Alexis, daughter of Roger Tumbocon and Justin Jaech, enjoyed a visit with Santa (Val Kiefer) at Breakfast with Santa, hosted by the Dayton First Congregational Church on Sat., Dec. 9. The church has been hosting the free breakfasts for over 30 years....
DAYTON—A special meeting was held on Dec. 6 in the school district board room to discuss how the Dayton School District can best meet some newly-identified school facility needs as well as how to finish currently-identified facilities projects. Superintendent Doug Johnson said due to the increasing cost and scope of the projects the current capital project levy falls short of being able to complete all of the projects. “In addition to the projects already on the table, the heating system, district-wide, has become very problematic,” he said....
Dane and Jillian Henze of Tumwater, Wash., announce the birth of their daughter Kennedy Mae Henze, born Oct. 19, 2017. Kennedy Mae was born at Providence St. Peter Hospital in Olympia, Wash., weighing 6 pounds, 4 ounces and measuring 18 inches. She is the Henzes' first child. Grandparents are Dan and Diane Henze, Nicholas and Jan Kovach and Paul Beaudry....
Chloe Pearson and Robert Walsh were selected as the 2017-2018 Waitsburg High School Exchange Club Youth of the Month. This selection makes them eligible for the Exchange Club Youth of the Year $1,000 scholarship....
DAYTON--County Commissioner Merle Jackson would like to express his gratitude to the voters of Columbia County for passing Proposition 1, the one-tenth of one percent county wide sales tax for the purpose of providing for ongoing, stable funding for improvements and maintenance of the radio system and 911 Emergency Services Operations. “It’s gratifying to start on this road of upgrading the equipment,” Jackson said. Replacing the eleven-year-old analog radio console in the county’s dispatc...
Ten Years Ago December 20, 2007 To get into the Christmas spirit, there’s nothing like the sights and sounds to be experienced at the Waitsburg Community Choir cantata. “Once upon a Miracle” - A Christmas Musical, by Marty Parks, was performed last Sunday at the First Presbyterian Church in Waitsburg, to a full house. The performance was directed by Melissa Ferrians and narrated by Chloe Pearson and her grandfather John Knowles, with her dad Randy Pearson as organist. Lacey Mayberry of Touchet will be the Queen of the 2008 Pendleton Round...
Dec. 5: Malicious/Criminal Mischief reported in the 900 block of Preston Avenue....
WAITSBURG – Looking for last-minute Christmas gifts? Waitsburg is the place to be this weekend on “Stocking Stuffer Saturday,” Dec. 16, from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Main Street businesses will be encouraging last-minute shoppers to finish up their Christmas shopping. The Waitsburg Commercial will rent Town Hall for vendors to sell their wares as well. The Whoopemup Hollow Café will be open from 11:30 a.m. – 8 p.m. for casual drop-in shoppers as well and will also be taking reservations for regular dining. Any shopper with a receipt for a purchase m...
WAITSBURG – The annual Community Christmas Concert will take place at the Waitsburg Presbyterian Church at 7 p.m. on Sun. Dec. 17. Enjoy an evening of Christmas carols performed by the Waitsburg Community Christmas Choir and many local musicians....
DAYTON – This season of Advent, Christmas and holly-jollies also offers moments for stillness and contemplation about how we live our lives, the things that bring joy, and the places that feel tender in our hearts and minds. Shorter days, longer nights are obvious and draw us inward. A service that holds all those things called a “Blue Christmas” allows for some space to affirm those very real feels. Join us for a time of candlelight, music, spoken word, and communion on Wed., Dec. 20, at 6:30 p.m. at Dayton First Congregational Churc...
December 15: Agnes VonCadow, Jason Henderson, David Hevel Jr., Carl Smith Jr., Stacie Huwe, Betty Young. December 16: Katie Ford, Perry Dozier, Samantha Henze, Christopher Holmes, Lesli Crawford, Kenna Larson. December 17: Matthew Ted Baker, Rex Munden, Jane Butler, Merle Bickelhaupt, Kerry O’Brien, Chelsea Logemann. December 18: Corrie Berneking,Sharon Richter, Cindy Pettichord, Liz Quigg, Kelli Pettichord. December 19: Lexus Ann Benson, Jack Maxwell, Shirley Cummings. December 20: Kellie Rarick, Margaret Naumann, Melanie Land, Jeff Gusse, N...
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During the holidays, our thoughts naturally turn to giving — not just giving gifts, but donating our time and money to charities, disasters and community programs. We’re reminded that, with all our frailties, we, Americans, are a pretty generous lot. According to the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University, 88 percent of our households donate to charity. In 2015, our total was more than $375 billion in cash to non-profit organizations. Cash contributions are only part of the story. Man...
DAYTON - The Columbia County Sheriff’s Department has released a statement to the press about an incident that occurred last Tues., Dec. 5, when the Sheriff’s Department received a call from the Dayton School District regarding threats made against the school by a student. The Sheriff’s Department press release stated that Deputy Jeff Jenkins met with Superintendent Doug Johnson and High School Principal Paul Shaber. After determining the threats were credible, Sheriff Rocky Miller and Prosecutor Rea Culwell were asked to join the meeti...
WALLA WALLA - Walla Walla Countty Commissioners invite the public to attend a retirement open house for Michael “Mike” Bates on Tues., Dec. 19 from 1:30-3:30 p.m. at the County Public Health and Legislative Building located at 314 W. Main. Bates, who currently holds the position of Director of Corrections, plans to retire on Dec. 31. Bates began work with the county as an adult probation officer in 1975 and was promoted to assistant director in 1978. In 1989, he became the Director of the Walla Walla County Court Services Department. The Juv...
WAITSBURG – At the request of City Manager Randy Hinchliffe, the Waitsburg City Council has been asked to determine, at their Dec. 20 meeting, whether or not semi trucks can park overnight in the Whiskey Canyon Sports Bar & Grill parking lot. Hinchliffe explained that, since the restaurant was built, the city has received multiple, sporadic complaints from the onsite manager of the apartments located behind the restaurant. The former Waitsburg Inn, owned by Kieth Parkins, was converted to a...
DAYTON-Patricia Sacha is a natural in her new role as the Blue Mountain Station's Market manager. Sacha farmed the garden at the Blue Mountain Station in 2015. Since 2016 she and her husband, David, have been operating Hidden Gardens Farm, supplying microgreens and herbs to the BMS Market and to local restaurants. Sacha said is familiar with what running the market entails. "I used to help Melissa (Weatherford) with packaging products and stocking shelves," she said. "I already know a lot of...
WAITSBURG – The Lady Cardinals opened their season with a hard-fought, home-court win against Mac-Hi on Tues., Dec. 5. The Cards and Pioneers swapped leads throughout the game until the third quarter when the Cards racked up 18 points to take a 38-35 win over Mac-Hi. Chloe Pearson lead the stats with 11 points and Ariel Sandau added another eight. DeJa Williams made seven points with Kirsten Miller and Tayler Jones adding another six each. Jones landed the only Cardinal 3-pointer of the game. O...
WAITSBURG – The Cardinal boys' basketball team fell hard to the Mac-Hi Pioneers, taking a 63-25 home-court loss in their opener game on Dec. 5. Cardinal coach Roy Ramirez chalked the loss up to an inexperienced offense, but expects to see improvement as the season progresses. Braden Kitselman racked up nearly half the Cardinal score with ten points. Cade Branson added five, Brandon Boudrieau and Colton Vanblaricom add four each, and Seamus House scored two. In the first on-road league match o...
The Valley Girls Barrel Racing Association has just completed an amazing 55 years of promoting barrel racing in the Walla Walla Valley and surrounding areas. On Nov. 11, 175 members and friends gathered in Frenchtown Hall in Lowden. Six ladies were honored, who have been in the association for 55 years, along with the six year-end champions in six divisions. Overall Champion was Nicole Kelly of Lowden, who rode Froghollow Ricochet. Reserve Overall Champion was Julie Williams of Athena, who rode...
WAITSBURG – For about 30 years, Waitsburg seniors have been gathering to share a hot meal and fellowship together as part of the Walla Walla Senior Citizen Center's Senior Round Table program. Recently, numbers have dwindled and site coordinator Kim Bruzas wants to make sure Waitsburg residents are aware of the program. "It's the best deal in town! Where else can you get a meal like this for $4.00?" asked volunteer cashier Doris Huffman. Residents are invited to the Waitsburg Presbyterian C...
WAITSBURG – It’s December again; the time of year for giving – and taking. The Walla Walla Police Department recently issued a press release about an increase in reports of scams hitting area residents. In one scam, residents receive a physical letter in the mail from an “administrative manager” of a financial institute in Barcelona. The letter states that millions of dollars are unclaimed and can be split with the letter recipient, through a “confidential” process. The recipient is told not t...
Almond Roca 1 c. butter 1 c. blanched, toasted 1 1/3 c. sugar almonds, toasted 3 Tbsp water 4 (4 ½ oz) Hershey bars 1 Tbsp light corn syrup 1 c. finely chopped almonds Melt butter, add sugar, syrup and water. Cook to hard crack stage, 310 degrees (do not cheat on temperature). Quickly stir in coarse chopped almonds. Spread on ungreased pan. Pour ½ of chocolate on top. When it is set, turn and put chocolate on other side. Add finely chopped nuts. When chocolate is set, break into pieces. Whenever making candies, a heavy duty pan is a must -...
STRANGE BUT TRUE by Samantha Weaver --- * It was noted American journalist, satirist and cultural critic H.L. Mencken who made the following sage observation: “Whenever ‘A’ attempts by law to impose his moral standards upon ‘B’, ‘A’ is most likely a scoundrel.” * You’re certainly aware that the Middle East has large deposits of petroleum. It makes a kind of sense, then, that one of the first uses early discovers put the substance to was to treat their camels’ mange. * As the holiday season approaches, there are some interesting traditi...
Murray William Fisher, 96, of Walla Walla died December 2, 2017 at Wheatland Village in Walla Walla, Washington. Funeral services were held on Saturday, December 9 at 11 AM at Pioneer United Methodist Church, Walla Walla, Washington. Reverend Juli Reinholz will conduct the service. A private inurnment at Mountain View Cemetery will be held prior to the service. Memorial contributions can be made to Fort Walla Walla Museum (Note: WWII Memorial on check memo line) in care of the Munselle-Rhodes...
