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Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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The entry-level Pinot from Stoller is as good or better than many of the top Pinots of 25 years ago. That's a measure of state-wide progress as well as a reflection of the many good grape sources available to Stoller. This is full-bodied and forward, offering a generous mix of marionberries, raspberries, and cherries. It's buttressed with ample acids and ripe tannins and finished with a screwcap, which keeps it fresh longer and makes it easy to grab a glass and reseal it quickly. Note that this...
Ten Years Ago January 10, 2013 The Waitsburg-Prescott football team fell one game short of a return trip to the state championship game this fall, but a trio of its members still earned best-in-state individual honors. Dalton Estes, Ben Shafer, and Danny Stansell garnered selections to the Associated Press all-state 2B squad. Estes earned the honor at two different positions. Estes, last year’s championship game MVP, and this year’s all-league all-purpose player of the year won first team hon...
In response to our recent run of soggy and gloomy days, I have been looking for comfort in my soup pot. From meaty pozoles to classic chicken noodle, I have an arsenal of tested soup recipes kept on file to combat the winter blues. This week, I was craving a vegetable soup that was as nourishing as it was flavorful. Here, I have my take on a chickpea stew inspired by the warm-spiced tagines of Morocco. Colorful vegetables mingle with turmeric, ginger, and cumin, for a healthy and cozy weeknight...
KENNEWICK-Clover Island in Kennewick is known for more than its restaurants and marina. The 16-acre island owned by the Port of Kennewick includes a quarter-mile walking path to enjoy river views, artwork, and wildlife. One of the first things you encounter is the 28-foot-tall gateway arch which spans the road connecting Clover Island with the mainland of Kennewick. Next is a 62-foot-high functioning lighthouse; the tower houses a white beacon that flashes every four seconds. We visited Clover...
As the December snow fell softly on the homestead, I peered out the kitchen window at the quail, songbirds, and pheasant that sought the bird feeders around the house. My double guns were locked in the safe. Four Llewellin setters snoozed on their beds by the heat vents. My desire to chase birds teetered on a tight wire between maniacal and non-existent as the thermometer plummeted, eventually bottoming out at six below zero. There is nothing quite like a snow day hunt, and there were plenty of...
Ten Years Ago January 3, 2013 Bill and Linda Stonecipher will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on January 6, 2013. William D. Stonecipher and Linda A. Harris were married on January 6th, 1963 at St. Ignatius Catholic Church in Portland, OR. Bill is the son of the late Chet & Loretta Stonecipher of Waitsburg/Walla Walla and Linda is the daughter of the late Gus & Evelyn Harris of Waitsburg. At the time of their wedding, Linda was employed by American Steel and Warehouse Company in...
Generally, I am not one for strict New Year's resolutions, however, after a long holiday season full of rich and decadent food I often find myself craving lighter fare in January. This usually also coincides with my winter wanderlust, when the gloomy and grey days have me daydreaming of sunny beaches. This vibrant recipe perfectly combines ripe tomatoes and sweet shrimp with the creamy, briny flavors of feta cheese. Satisfying without being heavy, this flavorful dish will bring some much-needed...
Carolers went out Christmas Eve stopping by houses and businesses in Waitsburg to spread some cheer. r-l, Deanna Tipton, Susan Tarver, Joe Roberts, Kate and Eric Hockersmith, Tom Tarver, Seamus House, Tiina Jaatinen, and Carrie Hendrix braved the cold to bring back a nice Waitsburg tradition....
I am not one of those who loves to travel but appreciates being back home to sleep in my own bed and use my own bathroom. I can sleep or have insomnia anywhere and in any bed. When I must use a bathroom, I don’t care whose, or where it is unless it’s too disgusting to fathom, then I manage to have amazing self-control. What is more appealing to me when I am home, is that I’m not living out of a suitcase. And this trip, more than most, was surely an “on the go” never unpack trip. For example, we...
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. It was cold in Pusan. Surprisingly cold. At least to me, the chill was bone-chilling. This was my first time experiencing a Korean winter. Our ship arrived in Pusan for a visit, and officers and crew were granted liberty soon after. Walking away from the pier, my friends and I quickly hailed a...
This stop-motion animation, written and produced by Guillermo del Toro, is not for the youngest kids. It is dark and has much more in common with "Pans Labyrinth" than Disney's classic. Pinocchio is a spiky, tree-limbed, knotty, and naughty boy. He is sweet but feckless, a challenge to keep on the right track. The Blue Fairy gave that job to Sebastion J. Cricket, who lives in the trunk of the tree that became the trunk of Pinocchio. The story takes place in Italy; however, it is Benito...
Ten Years Ago December 27, 2012 In all our community news coverage this year, we’ve overlooked an important landmark – a birthday. Waitsburg’s venerable Commercial club is more than a century old. Its current stationary lists its origin as 1912 and Waitsburg’s “One Of A Kind” history indicates it dates back to 1911. According to the book compiled by Vance Orchard and published by the Waitsburg Historical Society, a special meeting of the Improvement Club on March 18, 1911, brought an end to t...
After a sparkly night of champagne toasts and kissing when the clock strikes midnight, I love hosting a casual, open-house New Year's Day brunch. A lazy morning, (or afternoon), enjoying comforting favorites with friends and family makes for a restful start to the new year. These sweet and rich sticky buns are always a crowd pleaser, with the added benefit of filling your house with an enticing cinnamon aroma. Ingredients: For the dough: 6 ½ tablespoons granulated sugar 1 teaspoon fine...
This is pure Walla Walla Syrah – rich and loaded with black fruits, along with notes of coffee, chicory, graphite and baker's chocolate. Without the usual co-fermention with Viognier there is little citrus and none of the bitterness, just lush and delicious fruit. Lujon is based in the Willamette Valley but winemaker John Derthick has always made Washington wines as part of his overall program. The QPR (quality/price/ratio) on Lujon wines is exceptional, not only for this holiday-ready Syrah b...
While I love sharing treats from my kitchen throughout the year, there is something extra satisfying about gifting edible delights during the winter holiday season. Baking batches of assorted cookies while humming Christmas carols to myself (and sipping boozy eggnog) in the kitchen is a guilty pleasure. From ginger-spiced cookies and chocolate crinkles to colorful iced sugar cookies, I have collected several recipes over the years that always make beloved gifts. These tender cookies, which have...
Many thanks to the teachers at Waitsburg Elememtary School for sharing the creative writing from their students. It is a busy time for all, with last minute shopping, wrapping, and visiting family and friends. Take a little break to enjoy these wishes, poems, and riddles, they will put you into the holiday spirit. Eleanora Montgomery's Waitsburg Pre Schoolers send Santa their lists. "This Christmas I want Santa to bring me;" A purple doll and a pink one too. - Adilyn Knighton A big truck like my...
Waitsburg Elementary Kindergarten Teacher: Jamie Trump Dear Santa! Hello, my name is Michael, and I am 5 years old. I live in Waitsburg. Do you make computers? I have been very good and kinda naughty! One thing I am very excited about is getting my computer because I like computers. I would like to give Oliver a gift that both he and I would like, like police cars! Love, Michael Dear Santa! Hello, my name is Talen, and I am 6 years old. I live out of Waitsburg and Dixie. Do reindeer fly with...
Presents Square, colorful Buying, searching, unwrapping Santa brings me presents. Gifts by Catelynne Gascon Reindeer Brown, magical Flying, delivering, prancing Reindeer fly Santa's sleigh. Caribou by Cannon Abel Skating Hard, fast Turning, standing, falling Ice skating is fun! Gliding by Avery Hofer Snowballs White, round Rolling, throwing, catching Snowball fighting with Elodie! Snow by Annika Botts Hot chocolate Delicious, yummy Warming, stirring, drinking Santa likes hot chocolate! Cocoa by...
Diamante Poems from Wenda Parr's Second Grade class Winter Cold, icy Giving, snowing, caroling Snow, reindeer, Jesus, God Sledding, snowboarding, shivering White, snowy Season by Reagan Miller Winter Cold, fun Snowing, singing, blowing Hot cocoa, blizzard, family, snow Sledding, sparkling, playing Icy, wet Season by Clive Bye Winter Sparkly, fun Giving, cooking, snowing Hot cocoa, Arctic Wolf, family, Christmas Playing, laughing, rolling Cold, snowy Season by Amelia Nesje Winter Snow, hot cocoa...
I am covered in wrapping paper. I sit under the Christmas tree until Christmas starts. Lots of kids unwrap me on Christmas day. What am I? -Syrenity Richardson I hang on the fireplace. I am soft. Santa fills me with gifts and we take the things out on Christmas. What am I? -Kaitlynn Miller I have beautiful wings. I wear a dress or a robe. I bring peace and harmony. I make friends with many animals. Who am I? -Oneika Bye I am white. I fall from the sky. You can build a snowman with me. What am I?...
One thing I like about Christmas is you get a lot of presents. Another thing is hot cocoa because I love chocolate. I also like cookies because they are very good. Stockings are fun because you get candy and I love candy. Santa is another thing I like because he gives you presents and I love opening presents. By Alex Weis Here are some things I like about Christmas. The first thing is I like stockings because I like to see what is inside of them. The second thing I like is the Elf on the Shelf...
My Perfect Christmas by Emily Knudson My perfect Christmas was about two years ago, when my grandma, who I miss terribly, was still here. I was extremely close to her. If I had to wish for only one thing, it would be to talk to her one last time. If I could talk to her one last time, that would be my perfect Christmas. I miss her a lot. Something else that would be a perfect Christmas, would be spending my Christmas in a small cabin in the woods. The woods make me feel safe and protected. The...
WALLA WALLA-Pioneer Park in Walla Walla is a place to spend an enjoyable afternoon no matter the season. One of my favorite places in the park is the aviary, where there are various birds, ducks, peacocks, and geese. I once saw a tortoise walking in the avian enclosure. In the springtime, you see numerous babies on land and in the water. Next to the aviary is a walking path around the pond and benches to relax while watching the ducks. A towering fountain gives ambiance to the area. There are...
Ten Years Ago December 20, 2012 [Photo Caption] (Left) Sledding – I go in the ditch. I ride on a blue sled. It is very fun. By Baily Standring (Right) Hot Chocolate – It is good and sweet. We make hot chocolate at night. It fills up my tummy. By Peyton Struckmeier Twenty-Five Years Ago December 25, 1997 Cindy Daves of Waitsburg who plays alto saxophone in the WSU Cougar Marching Band; Jonathan Counts, trumpet and Timothy Counts, trombone, both of Prescott, will be participating in the Tournament...
