Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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Harold Vance Price ("Vance") passed away peacefully on Friday, June 24, at Providence St. Mary Medical Center in Walla Walla, Washington, surrounded by family. Vance was born to Harold W. Price and Verna Melvina (Hurst) Price of Waitsburg, Washington, on May 11, 1934. Vance was raised on the family farm in Waitsburg, along with his sister, Donna, and his uncle, Lyman "Ike" Hurst, who made a great impact on his life. He graduated from Waitsburg High School in 1952 and attended Central Washington...
It had been some time since I made the drive up to the Godman Guard Station. As familiar geography passed by, I realized I had never made the drive outside of hunting season. A steep and jagged ridge, narrow as a razor's edge, reminded me of a time one archery season when I contemplated trying to find mule deer in the bowls of the canyon below. Considering the pack out cured me of that notion. Passing Stockade Spring and Midway Campground reminded me of my last hunts for snowshoe hare and...
The sounds of laughter, singing, and children at play will bring a smile to your face. Children involved in indoor and outdoor activities create wonderful memories of their youth. Recently, members who attended the June school board meeting were treated to songs by the middle and high school choir. All those present had smiles on their faces. The choir had recently entertained participants at a mature exerciser's class at Town Hall. There, Anita Baker played the school fight song on the piano,...
Ten Years Ago July 5, 2012 The City of Dayton and its leaders are getting frustrated. The city has just six years to solve a wastewater problem that seems unsolvable. Dayton's wastewater treatment plant, located at the west end of commercial Drive, was built in 1938 and has had several tune-ups since that time. Mayor Craig George said many people have a big misconception about the current treatment plant thinking it is a brand-new facility. "New things were added in 2000," George said. "But it...
Inspired by the world-class winemakers of our region, and the phenomenal growing conditions in our backyard, last year we planted three rows of little Cabernet Sauvignon starts next to the plum trees. From little twigs they have doubled in size this year, adapting beautifully to their protected sunny spot. While it will be a few years before we harvest enough fruit to make wine, the beautiful tender leaves had me researching a Mediterranean culinary favorite, stuffed grape leaves also called dol...
Dayton's Boldman House Museum hosted its annual Quilts in the Garden exhibit last weekend....
The American flag has evolved over time along with the nation. The first official red, white and blue flag bearing 13 stars and 13 stripes debuted in 1777. Stars were added as states were admitted to the union. Today's familiar 50-star flag dates to 1960, the year after Alaska and Hawaii became states. Legends and misconceptions about the flag have also evolved over time. Here's a closer look at nine myths about the American flag and the truth behind each of them. Myth #1: Betsy Ross created the...
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 that the stories you read here are mostly true. Most of my childhood was spent in Richland, Washington, just downstream on the Columbia River from the Hanford Nuclear Reservation. I imagine growing up there was like growing up anywhere else. Still, I can point to at least one difference. For part of fourth grade, I attended Jefferson Elementary school in Richland. I remember only about...
WAITSBURG-Every Saturday from 10am to 3 pm, local artists are bringing their work to exhibit. This last weekend featured Helen Ortins-Boland Lorna Barth Sharon Kaufman-Osborn Greg Tate Bill Rogers The shows are curated by WAG and hosted by the participating artists. WAG is located in the little green Quonset hut across from Ten Ton Coffee and The Royal Block in Waitsburg....
The new art event at the Wenaha Art Gallery features sculptures and paintings by Nancy Gresham. The artist from White Bird, Idaho, works in various traditional and non-traditional mediums. In this exhibit, Gresham features her work in polymer clay and on painted rocks. Gresham discovered polymer clay ten years ago when she discovered a block of the material she had in her studio for a long time. She decided she needed to give it away or use it up. Always up for a challenge, she began...
The Bruce Mansion is getting much needed work this year thanks to a grant from the Sherwood Trust. Maurilio Lara is preparing and painting the historic home over the next few weeks....
You're never too old to ride a bike. It is not about a race; it's about the journey, the places you can go, and the scenery you will see! Easy rides such as pedaling around the streets of Waitsburg or riding the backroad to Huntsville are a good way to start easing into bicycling. On those rides, you will be on relatively flat surfaces, and in Waitsburg, you will get the occasional rest as you stop to visit people that are out and about. Places outside of Waitsburg that are easy jaunts are...
The Horse Heaven Hills AVA (American Viticutural Area) is home to many of Washington's oldest and finest vineyards, not the least of which is Champoux. Famous for its red wines, especially Cabernet, it's a pleasure to find a well-made example at a relatively modest price. Robert Larsen (formerly with Rodney Strong) consults for Beckstone, which is vinified in the Tri-Cities. This vintage is principally sourced from the Wallula vineyards overlooking the Columbia River. The wine is medium-bodied...
Beyond basic sustenance, good food is deeply connected to our emotional lives, something we turn to when celebrating the highs or to provide comfort during the lows. This week, bombarded with several unexpected lows, I sought solace in a vat of melted cheese...and maybe a little tequila. Grilled corn and green chilies melted into real cheddar cheese made for a consoling and zesty version of the ever-popular queso dip. Wonderful as an appetizer with tortilla chips, this is a recipe perfect for...
Ten Years Ago June 28, 2012 One of Waitsburg’s best-kept secrets is on Arnold Lane, tucked back behind sweet, country houses. For the past four years, those who have driven down Arnold Lane have noticed or even stopped at the produce stand run by Ed and Cathy Lambert. And the Lambert’s, though unseen from the street, have six gardens full of ripening produce fresh for the picking and selling every summer. Ed’s family has lived in the house on Arnold his whole life. He and his wife Cathy raise...
Dayton All Wheels Weekend The high gas prices might have kept a few car owners from “dragging the gut” Friday night. Quite a few were parked and not as many were lined up at the Homestreet Bank for the presentation of cars. The number of people walking the sidewalks were down also Friday night. There were two crackle cars that were quite noisy when fired up and the band “Cruize Control” played on the courthouse lawn. Saturday morning there was a little rain but by early afternoon the closed...
June Preston, one of the last remaining child actresses of Hollywood’s Golden Age turned world-renowned opera singer, has passed away in Montclair, NJ at age 93. June Preston was born December 29, 1928, in Glendale, CA. She was discovered on the RKO studio lot at age three which resulted in two consecutive 7-year contracts, as well as working for various other movie studios throughout the years. Preston made her screen debut at age 4 as the daughter of Hilda Vaughn’s Mrs. Blewett in RKO’s Anne...
Dallas Yvonne Uthe, age 91, formerly of Presho, SD, passed away peacefully in her sleep on June 15, 2022, at Touchmark at All Saints in Sioux Falls, SD. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, June 24th at the Presho Methodist Church in Presho with a viewing one hour prior to the services. Burial will be at the Presho City Cemetery. Dallas was born on June 2, 1931, to John & Irene (Harlan) Hulce in Vivian, SD. Dallas was raised on a ranch south of Vivian and attended grade school...
Class Reunion celebrated at American 35 on Saturday, June 11th....
A long time ago, the frigate I was aboard slid over the glassy water of Japan’s Inland Sea with only a soft hiss. In the dawn, patchy fog drifted over the water, turning rose-colored as the sun began to climb in the sky. Small wooden motorized skiffs scurried about tending their oyster beds, constantly crisscrossing in front of the frigate. The idyllic scene contrasted the tension on the frigate’s bridge as the watch struggled to navigate the unfamiliar waters in low visibility. This marked my arrival for my only visit to Kure, Japan. Once the...
Depending on the day, the weather has somewhat improved, being more conducive to outside activities, like gardening. However, I still have an open wound because I was impatient (as usual) and had the stitches on my finger taken out too soon. With an open injury and a splint, I am trying to garden left-handed while keeping my injured finger clean. Not an easy task when you’re as clumsy as I am. However, my impaired gardening has not stopped me from bragging to my Los Angeles friends about e...
Ten Years Ago June 21, 2012 [Photo Caption] Karen Stanton-Gregutt and her “assistant” Cookie proudly show off the front door that leads into her new shop, Bubbles & Chocolate: The Finer Things, which will open June 28. Twenty-Five Years Ago June 26, 1997 Nineteen Waitsburg Cardinal football players who attended a football camp at Montana State University in Bozeman came away with more confidence, according to Jim Sharkey, head coach of the Waitsburg Cardinal football program. The group played as...
With summer officially here, much of our entertaining has moved outside with meals centered around savory delights cooked on the grill. Whether we are making grilled steaks, hamburgers, or skewers, I am always experimenting with flavorful and unique side dishes. This bright salad, with roasted early summer radishes and young carrots, balanced with creamy whipped ricotta, makes a colorful addition to traditional summer fare. Ingredients: 1 bunch of young carrots, with the frilly tops attached 1...
Acquilini owns a lot of Red Mountain acreage and offers several different brands from their expansive vineyards. Since we're heading into BBQ season, with the 4th of July right around the corner, it seems to be the right time to feature this big, bold red. Yes it's a bit of a splurge, though it represents the value end of the Acquillini portfolio. The blend is 63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Merlot, 6% Petit Verdot, 3% Malbec and 2% Cabernet Franc – classic stuff. Aged 20 months in 35% new French o...
The Plaza hosted the pop-up exhibit of local artist Kimi Bruzes, whose work has been seen at Art Squared, Guady Gals, and on posters for Waitsburg events....
