Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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Three of my sisters and I recently traveled to Goldendale, near the Columbia Gorge, to learn about the sun and solar system, see the Stonehenge Memorial and walk the grounds at the Maryhill Museum of Art. The observatory is located atop a 2,100-ft hill at Goldendale Observatory State Park. Admission is free, but a Washington State Parks Discovery Pass is required to park on-site. They are available for purchase at the facility for $10 for a day pass and $30 for an annual pass. The afternoon...
Ten Years Ago October 18, 2012 Waitsburg-Prescott’s first-string defense held Mabton to minus 31 yards of rushing and minus 3 yards passing, en route to a 54-8 homecoming drubbing of the visiting Vikings here Friday. Mabton recorded no first downs versus WP’s no. 1 defense, fumbled twice and ran only four plays for positive yardage. WP’s starters played just half the game, and their dominant performance on both offense and defense forced the 40-point running clock rule for the entire secon...
The beauty of autumn is all around, and I couldn't be happier. The first flashes of changing colors have been spotted in some of the trees around town, and the star-filled nights have been the perfect backdrop for cozy bonfires. On top of pulling out all my favorite flannels, I have been searching through my recipe collections for satisfying and seasonal soups. At the same time, we harvested some gorgeous pumpkins and Hubbard squash from the back yard this week, a perfect inspiration for the...
Taking a cemetery tour might not be on everyone's bucket list, yet it is a place with tons of historical information. Joanna Lanning led about 50 people on a tour of the Mountain View Cemetery in Walla Walla on a beautiful fall day, and the crowd heard stories from Lanning and other volunteers. Walking the grounds with Lanning, we learned that the cemetery is the resting place for over 40,000 beloved souls, including around 3,000 veterans. There were originally four separate cemeteries, and in...
Somewhat sadly, but with a little smile on my face, Daniel is in Portugal. He has been temporarily hired as a personal chef to work for a family currently in Portugal. This job came together very fast. He is the substitute chef, while their current chef is taking six weeks off. Within two days, we had to arrange his flight and accomplish as much of the heavy lifting house and garden work as possible, mostly because I am still hindered by a cast on my right hand. Timing wasn’t great, we had a cat...
Pictured left to right: Back Row: Fred Hamann, Scott Archer, Paul Presler, Nick Shivley, and Richard Lybecker. Front row: Marybeth Shelley, Suzanne Stonecipher-Sollars, Barbara Goodwin, Anneli Carlson Colter, Patty Katsel Farmer, Shelly Aronson Done, and Cindy Downing Sonenthal. Not pictured: Cynthia Ely, Ellen Holm, Kathy Mason Brown, Kim Miller Clark, Melinda Neal Landwehr, Leanne Peterson, Kathie Goodwin and Barbara Whalen Aschenbrenner. The class shared a moment of silence remembering those...
One of a pair of Chards from Jay Somers, this is a blend of grapes from the Anahata Vineyard (Eola Hills) and the Corrine Vineyard (Chehalem Mountains). Fermented and aged in 600 liter barrels, it’s fresh and spicy, with juicy apple and pear fruit and a squirt of lemon. You won’t find a better Chardonnay if you are one of those like me who love this high acid, low oak style. That’s not to say this is sour or thin – it’s lip-smacking and palate-cleansing, a perfect match to any dishes with lemo...
Ten Years Ago October 11, 2022 WP runners kept up with the pack last Saturday in Richland at an invitational against 60 middle school and high school teams full of tough competition. The highlight of the day for WP cross country coach Joanna Lanning was seeing middle school runner Emily Adams blaze past the competition in the 2-mile middle school race with first place and a time of 13:06.75. Even suffering from a cold, Lanning said Adams was in it to win it. “Just before the finish line (...
Each growing season we experiment with different fruits and vegetables in the garden. While some happily flourish, others just seem to fizzle and disappoint. Through it all, the most reliable producer, year after year, has been our purple plum tree. Easy to take care of, and quick growing, the branches of this tree are always heavy with fruit by the start of fall. From pies, cakes, chutneys, and jams, this time of year is always marked by the flavor of sweet, backyard stone fruit. These dark...
Smoke hung like a heavy fog in the Palouse River canyon, making for a simultaneously mesmerizing yet apocalyptic scene. The sun appeared ablaze, blood-orange behind the smoke as it climbed above the dark basalt bluffs. Ahead, the moon was falling behind the horizon over Connell as if retreating from the sun. It was massive and glowing orange but confirmed that the smoke was less intense over the miles ahead. Good news for the Blue Mountain Pheasant Forever's first-ever Women on the Wing upland...
King Estate is best known for being Oregon's leading producer for Pinot Gris. But the winery portfolio has expanded to include a lineup covering almost every fine wine style made in our neighboring state. This tart and refreshing white wine is sourced from nine different vineyards; the blend includes 4% Semillon. It's stylish, fleshy and firm, with a deft mix of citrus rind, fresh verbena, crisp green apple and a hint of cucumber. There's a suggestion of residual sugar, just enough to cut the...
Ten Years Ago October 4, 2012 After 40 years of working at the Waitsburg Grocery Store on Main Street, Beryl Witt is retiring. Witt, 74, also known lovingly in the store as "Beryl-ie Buns" and "Beryl-ie Bird" was showered with hugs, praise and memoires last Friday at the store. Grocery store patrons enjoyed cake and told Witt the store would be a different place without her. "The Waitsburg Grocery is not going to be the same," co-owner Trina Cole said. Witt said she moved to Waitsburg in 1948....
This past week, Waitsburg has been graced with gorgeous sunny fall days, and crisp cool nights. The kind of weather that nudges me back into the kitchen, inspired by early fall produce, and cravings for slow-cooked comfort food. While researching recipes, I came across this gorgeous green mole made from pulverized pumpkin seeds, fresh cilantro, and green chiles. Much different than the rich, dark black mole most people are familiar with, this is just one of the many colorful varieties of mole...
WAITSBURG-The Waitsburg Lions Club put on another memorable event at the Don Thomas Building in Waitsburg on Sept. 24, 2022. The Annual Salmon BBQ served wood bbq salmon to the sold out crowd to raise money and culinary happiness....
The last three months have seen a great deal of musical activity with Walla Walla Music Organization, the music training youth advocacy program I joined mid-pandemic, teaming up with founder Rodney Outlaw and serving as a program coordinator. We continue to function as an independent organization, licensed with the State of Washington, and partner with other agencies to connect our musical passions with the growth and development of students. We were hired by the 21st Century Learning Centers pr...
Ten Years Ago September 27, 2012 After four years as an FFA rock star at Waitsburg High School and touring the country as an agricultural representative for one year, Christy Poirier is now earing the highest honor in FFA – the American Degree. “I promised myself I would get an American Degree,” Poirier said. And she sure did. Poirier is off in Late October to the National FFA Convention in Indiana to receive her award. According to the FFA website, “the American FFA Degree is awarded to FFA...
Happy Autumn. With these warm sunny days, and crisp cool nights, the weather this week has been perfect. After an unusual summer in the garden, the sight of our pear and apple trees loaded with fruit has been a welcomed delight. One that has also inspired a new season of kitchen experiments. The warm pleasure of spiced apples encased in buttery, flakey crust is a cherished American classic that needs little adjusting. However, with a bag of foraged wild huckleberries sitting on the counter, I...
The fall season is a great time to take a day trip to ride the Eagle Cap Excursion Train. The train leaves Elgin, Oregon, and travels along the Grande Ronde and Wallowa Rivers on a section of the historic Joseph Branch rail line. I have taken the train twice; both were "train robbery" adventures. The first time the robbers took our jewels and the last time they took our money. The event is kid friendly, and the fake jewels and money are provided. You're riding along enjoying the scenery when...
Photos from the DW Combine's winning 2022 Homecoming Game....
Hells Gate State Park, located in Lewiston, Idaho, was once the site of a Nez Perce village. Today, one can enjoy an abundance of activities. Located along the Snake River, park visitors appreciate the outdoors as they enjoy swimming at the long stretch of day-use beach, boating, fishing, and kayaking. Another adventure is stopping at the marina to schedule a day trip up Hells Canyon on a jet boat. Out of the water, you can play disc golf, take a walk, or ride your bicycle on the trails around...
It is a well-known fact that I am a klutz. Added to my determination to exercise, it’s become a dangerous lifestyle. Recently, I took Mugsy (all thirteen pounds of him) for a late-night walk along with two friends and their dogs. It was dark; Mugsy pulled, I didn’t see the curb, tripped, fell onto the sidewalk, and hit another curb with full force onto my right wrist. With a high pain tolerance and hope it was just a sprain, I filled zip lock bags with ice, took Advil, and tried to sleep. It...
The casual label reader might easily miss the layers of puns and jokester references scattered on the wine labels and throughout this winery's highly entertaining website. Here the name puts the letters GSM in caps, which tips off the blend: 47% Syrah, 27% Grenache and 27% Mourvèdre. Another sensational value from TruthTeller's Miscreant Project, this layered and textured wine mixes light red fruits, sandalwood, almond butter, smooth almost silky tannins and a finishing hint of buttered...
Ten Years Ago September 20, 2012 [Photo Caption] About 545 people packed into the Don Thomas building at the Waitsburg Fairgrounds last Saturday night for the annual Lions club salmon barbecue. Jack McCaw and Dr. Kyle Terry helped feed hungry visitors last Saturday. Twenty-Five Years Ago September 25, 1997 A good-sized crowd numbering 946 attended the 37th Annual Commercial Club Salmon Bake last Thursday. Attendance was about 100 lower than 1996, according to Ivan Keve of the Commercial Club....
We make several trips to the southern Washington coast throughout the year. From the lazy sunny days of summer to the dramatic storms of winter, there is something special about each season. My favorite time to visit is September through October, when the weather is still lovely and the post-Labor Day tourist crowds are much smaller. Last week, we were able to sneak off for a quick weekend get-away where we were met with perfect weather and a chance to satisfy our built-up seafood cravings. At t...
