Week of December 25, 2025
Week of December 25, 2025
DAYTON — The Dayton School Board met in the high school library at 6:30 p.m. on December 17, 2025. Superintendent Jeremy Wheatley, Board Chair Jeffrey McCowen, Board Members Pat Davidson, Grant Griffin, and Ryan Paulson were present, with Aneesha Dieu via Zoom. The first order of business was to swear in the three re-elected board members. With the members sworn in, the board duties were reassigned by vote or affirmation: •Chair: Jeffrey McCowen •Vice Chair: Grant Griffin •Facilities: Grant Griffin, Pat Davidson, Ryan Paulson...
DAYTON — Mayor Roger Trump called the Dayton City Council to order at 6 p.m., December 16, 2025. Council members James Su’euga, Michael Smith, Glenn Hagfeldt, Kyle Anderson, Laura Aukerman, Shannon McMillen, and Joann Patras were present. Sheriff Helm reported that his department handled 515 total incidents in November, broken down as follows: 202 traffic stops, 21 other traffic calls, and five traffic accidents. Sheriff Helm said his deputies would focus on DUI enforcement patrols this month as part of a Statewide push. He also said...
WAITSBURG - Cheri Mathews scored 16 points, including six for twelve from the free throw line, and rebounded five. Audrey Kiefel had 15 points, nine for sixteen from the free throw line, seven rebounds, and six steals. Olivia Kiefel shot 57% from the free-throw line, had 18 rebounds, three assists, and finished with eight points. Kayla Kuykendall had four assists, and she and Emerson Underwood both had five rebounds and one point. Joslin Nodine contributed two points, and Yaneli scored one...
Letter to the Editor Thank you, Joan, and all the volunteers who hatched the Spaghetti Fundraiser for the Prescott School earlier this month. Mamma mia, only Pavarotti could sing your praises more eloquently. Egg-cellent job making too much spaghetti! How did you know that wheat-flavored worms are our most treasured treat? Please, we beg you do it again. We will provide the eggs, promise. P.S. Joan, you’re im-peck-able! Merry Christmas, The Hens of Eternal...
DAYTON — An animated family film, following the biblical story of King David. It doesn’t just focus on the story of David’s youthful battle with the giant, Goliath. Armed with a sling, a few stones, and faith, he stepped up to defeat the terrifying giant. Pursued by power and driven by purpose, David’s journey tests the limits of loyalty, love, and courage—culminating in a battle not just for a crown, but for the soul of a kingdom. Rated PG for action and violence and some scary images, with a runtime of 115 minutes. Many critics...
Students in Waitsburg's eighth and ninth grades read books with themes of right and wrong. The eighth graders read "The Outsiders," which follows a 14-year-old Ponyboy Curtis who struggles with right and wrong over two weeks. The class wrote essays on S.E. Hinton's coming-of-age novel. The ninth-grade class read the novel "Of Mice and Men" in preparation for mock trials. This tragic story from the Great Depression era by John Steinbeck is about two migrant ranch workers, George and Lennie....
Don't miss out on this year's holiday light displays, including these at Locomotive Park in Lewiston, Idaho. Take a drive through neighborhoods, city parks, and downtown Main Streets to enjoy a wonderful Christmas...
Fifteen Years Ago December 23, 2010 Local film director Karen Stanton and Waitsburg's Weller Public Library would like to thank supporters for attending the screening of Stanton's film, "A Not So Still Life: The Ginny Ruffner Story," in August. The film remains unreleased and is only screening at festivals and private venues. However, a special pre-release edition DVD of the film is available exclusively to those who attended the screening here in Waitsburg. The screening raised over $600...
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...
Robert Gary "Bob" Rickel, of Waitsburg, Washington, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, at Kadlec Regional Medical Center on December 12, 2025. He was 92 years old. Bob was born February 20, 1933, in Omak, Washington, to parents Wilfred and Ida Mae (Howe) Rickel. He spent the first years of his life in a log cabin on his parents' homestead near Synarep, Tunk Valley, Washington. Following Ida Mae's early death, the family moved frequently during Bob's childhood. Bob completed four...
Thursday, Dec. 11 Breakfast Pancake on a stick Lunch Chicken Alfredo Breadstick Fruit and Vegetable Friday, Dec. 12 Breakfast Breakfast Burrito Lunch Pepperoni or Cheese Pizza Fruit & Vegetable Monday, Dec. 15 Breakfast Breakfast Pizza Lunch Hamburger Tater Tots Fruit & Vegetable Tuesday, Dec. 16 Breakfast Biscuits & Gravy Lunch Nachos Fruit & Vegetables Wednesday, Dec. 17 Breakfast Ultimate Breakfast Round Lunch Turkey Sandwich Fruit &...
