Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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Ten Years Ago May 9, 2013 Volunteers from the Waitsburg Historical Society have spent recent weeks at the Wilson-Phillips house, busily readying it for the upcoming Waitsburg Celebration Days. The home was purchased in 2008 by Mary Phillips, who made significant improvements, including new paint, a roof replacement and repairing and re-routing broken sewer lines prior to renting it out for a brief time. In 2011 Phillips donated the home to the Waitsburg Historical Society. The Society faced...
While planning a recent special celebration, I found myself searching for a simple but memorable dessert. This beautiful and unique cheesecake with a baklava inspired crust was the perfect discovery for the table. Creamy without being overly sweet, this cheesecake is baked in layers of buttered phyllo pastry with chopped nuts. As the lilacs in my yard have finally started to bloom, I decorated the top with a flourish of the purple flowers. Ingredients: For the Filling: 2 ¾ cups cream...
WAITSBURG-It is almost the end of the school year and Waitsburg is gearing up to celebrate its graduating seniors. Each week we will highlight students from the Class of 2023....
WAITSBURG-It is almost the end of the school year and Waitsburg is gearing up to celebrate its graduating seniors. Each week we will highlight students from the Class of 2023. Natalie Teal Waitsburg High School ASB President Natalie Teal plans to attend Walla Walla Community College in the fall to obtain her AA degree. She will then transfer to a four-year university to pursue her plans to be a graphic designer and get a degree in Business Administration. Teal is a senior choir member, a T.A....
My brother is on a rafting trip in SE Oregon and was bemoaning the fact that no glass is allowed, so no wine could be brought. Not true, I told him. What you want is wine in a can. Of which there are quite a few from which to choose. The Joe To Go brand offers Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir and Rosé in cans, which are perfect for camping, rafting, hiking, biking, boating and just about any other outdoor activity. If you're near a river or lake this time of year the water is nice and cold, so chilling...
Graveside Service for Jackie Mortier on May 13, 2023, 11 a.m. at the Dayton Cemetery A reception will follow at the Youth Building....
Seventy degrees with a cool breeze was welcomed, given the snow had barely left the northern shadows of the barn at home. I was surrounded by waterfowl and songbirds warbling, cackling, bickering, and flapping to attract mates. An all-around beautiful day to be on the water, yet I was well beyond bored as I bobbed on my pontoon watching my fishing buddy, Sean, yard in rainbow trout. Most days, I catch about ten percent of Sean's count, but this day, absolutely nothing would entertain my many...
Ten Years Ago May 2, 2013 In a special meeting last week, the Port of Columbia commissioners agreed to issue bonds through Banner Bank of up to $300,000 to complete construction of the first building at Blue Mountain Station. The vote was 2-1, with Commissioner Earle Marvin dissenting. The move will allow the Port to proceed with construction of the first phase of the artisan food center planned for the site at Dayton's west end. Five firms have signed letters of commitment to rent the eight...
This time of year, as our home garden is still just getting started, I am always thankful for the fresh asparagus and spring onions abundantly available at local grocers. Each spring, I love searching for new recipes to highlight these beloved seasonal flavors. Here, green onions, fresh spinach and crisp asparagus are set in a creamy egg custard for a delightful dish perfect for brunch or dinner. With a blend of cheeses and cubes of crusty bread mixed in, this casserole is satisfying without bei...
Thank you volunteers, including Karen and Peyton, who replanted Main Street's planters in time for Saturday's event....
We're off; the time is now. Daniel is heading to Portugal. Our first stop is Seattle. As always, traveling with Daniel presents the stress and challenges I've come to accept as just something that I know is imminent. He did ask me what time I wanted to leave for Seattle. I told him about 11 am, deciding not to play tennis in the morning so we could leave on time. That's when he told me he had been asked to consult in the morning. With that news, I went to play tennis. I need to start using my...
Lone Birch is the low-cost brand from Airfield Estates (Airfield’s Dauntless red wine was featured last week). Lone Birch is another of their brands worth seeking out, especially for this estate-grown Syrah. It’s amazing that Washington Syrah this good can be found at this price. The stacked flavors are true to varietal character, true to place, and made to be enjoyed immediately while also built for longer-term aging. You’d have to pay at least double to find something comparable. Purch...
Ten Years Ago April 25, 2013 [Photo Caption] Members of the Waitsburg FFA Trap Team competed in the state championship in Wenatchee last weekend. L to R: Mark Montgomery, Jennifer Nichols, Cheyenne Frohreich, Tristan Newman, Kelcey Scott and Megan Morrison. Twenty-Five Years Ago April 30, 1998 Life-long Waitsburg resident Bettie Chase will lead the 1998 Waitsburg Days of Real Sprot Parade. The annual two-day horse racing and community celebration will be May 16 and 17. The parade will commence...
With our recent soggy spring weather, I have found myself researching dishes that feel like sunshine on a plate. This classic dish balances a spicy chili and tomato sauce with sweet, plump shrimp, while a bright and herbaceous creamy sauce on the side further cools the heat from the chilies. A quick to prepare recipe, this is a wonderful way to add some spice to a weeknight dinner. Ingredients: For the Cilantro Lime Crema: 1 cup sour cream 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin 2 tablespoons minced...
Sarabeth McGowen Sarabeth McGowen plans to attend Walla Walla University in the fall to earn her degree in K-12 Music Education. An honor student, McGowen plays in the pep band and is the treasurer for the National Honor Society and the Class of 2023. McGowen takes senior English, Current World Problems, band, and a college prep class at Waitsburg High School. McGowen played soccer in elementary school and volleyball in middle school before focusing on her love of music. Her favorite memories...
Walla Walla resident Darrel “Dean” Shea, 87, died April 12, 2023. Arrangements are pending at Mountain View-Colonial DeWitt, 1551 The Dalles Military Rd, Walla Walla....
Time has flown by, and Daniel’s trip to Portugal is rapidly approaching. As we did last time, we will drive to Seattle the night before his flight for a nice dinner and an easy trip to the airport. About two days after he leaves, I have a friend visiting, so the first week of my single life will be hectic. This time he will stop in Dublin, Ireland, and stay for two days to enjoy some food and music before heading to work in Portugal. I, instead, will be driving home, cleaning the house, and g...
Below is the ChatGpt article written in the voice of Times columnist Vicki Sternfeld-Rossi. The writer asked the bot to create an article for The Times. It found Rossi's article from November 10, 2022 and used the title and the first two lines to begin its version. The original article is posted along side the "bot" version in this weeks online edition at www.waitsburgtimes.com. "The joys and sorrows of my new singledom" By Vicki Sternfeld-Rossi Daniel is still working in Portugal, and although...
Wine grapes were first planted at what is now Airfield Estates back in 1967! Today the family farm includes 830 acres of wine grapes. Airfield Estates Winery was established in 2005 and produces some of Washington’s finest estate-grown yet affordable wines. This classy right-bank Bordeaux-style blend comes from estate grapes and offers value at a more than fair price. It is a fine companion to the equally excellent Merlot. It’s nicely blended, seamless, and balanced throughout. Black che...
WAITSBURG-It is almost the end of the school year and Waitsburg is gearing up to celebrate its graduating seniors. Each week we will highlight students from the Class of 2023. Claudia Benavides Claudia Benavides' future goal is to move to Billings, Montana, to work for Labcorp, a global life sciences and healthcare company. Benavides is working towards that goal by taking classes at SEATech in the Health Sciences Careers program. In June, she will finish her studies as a medical emergency...
DAYTON-Spring break allows many children to travel with their families, visit distant relatives, or relax without worrying about school. At The Club of Dayton, a nonprofit organization providing youth programs, offered four full days of fun and activities for area elementary school students during spring break. Thirty students from Dayton and Waitsburg participated in The Club's spring break program. There was a nominal fee to attend, but financial support, thanks to generous donations by...
Ten Years Ago April 18, 2013 A 1948 dance program indicating that Mr. Dean Low, a Dayton High School senior should dance with Miss Beverly Roberts, a Waitsburg High School sophomore, was the instrument responsible for introducing the couple, who recently celebrated their 60th anniversary. This first dance initiated a 5-year courtship, the last three years mostly by mail while Dean was drafted into the army and Beverly attended Cottey Jr. College in Missouri, spent eight months recovering from...
All around, the valley is erupting in the pleasant sights and sounds of spring. The hills have awakened with bright green sprouts, and daffodils bursting in sunny hues, keep things cheerful even on rainy days. Across town, dusk and dawn are marked each day by the trees coming alive with a melody of busy chirps and coos. While the first early shoots and tender herbs are starting to come up in our kitchen garden. Inspired by this verdant beauty pushing forward, I began my annual search for new...
I call this series "Just Vignettes" because that's what they are, just short snapshots of things that have happened to me or have been told to me. I can vouch the stories you read here are mostly true. The USS San Jose had tall hydraulic rams with wheels, cable guides, and wire rope, all heavily greased with black, sticky grease. This grease could entrap unfortunate birds who come in contact with it. Steaming off the coast of Oman near Masirah Island, the stiff westerlies carried a little owl to...
Ten Years Ago April 11, 2013 Columbia County Public Safety Communications is recognizing Barbara Phinney as the 2012 dispatcher of the year. Barbara has shown extraordinary devotion to the ideals and goals of public safety dispatching, a consistent spirit of teamwork and cooperation, being a model of personal integrity and honesty, and for serving as a role-model for others. Barbara was awarded this honor during the Columbia County Board of Commissioners meeting on April 3rd. Twenty-Five Years...
