Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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Cheerleaders at the DW vs TCP game on Saturday, January 14. In front is Madison Kaehler, top of the pyramid is Wyntr McCauley, held up by ( l-r) Ashley Essency, Kaylie Wellsandt, and Cedar Stegall....
DAYTON- The Dayton City Council held its regular meeting at 6 p.m. January 10, 2023. Mayor Zac Weatherford and council members Teeny McMunn, James Su’euga, Kyle Anderson, Dain Nysoe, Shannon McMillen, Laura Aukerman, and Tiger Dieu attended in person at City Hall. Sheriff Helm attended and gave his department’s report. He said Deputies Bruce and Wagner are doing well with their training at the academy. Helm said the department would hold a citizen’s academy sometime this spring. The academy is a chance for citizens to learn more about law enfor...
DAYTON – The Columbia Port Commissioners held their regular meeting at 5 p.m. on January 11, 2023, at the Port of Columbia conference room and on Zoom. Commissioners present were Genie Crowe, Seth Bryan, Johnny Watts, and the Executive Director, Jennie Dickinson. Members of the public attended using Zoom and in person. The Commissioners first dealt with several administrative items and were briefed by Dickinson on the status of the State audit and the year-end financials. Dickinson gave a brief background on the proposed property sale to T...
DAYTON-"Puss in Boots: The Last Wish" is the sequel to DreamWorks Animation's 2011 Oscar-nominated blockbuster. Antonio Banderas will again voice the suave feline outlaw, as Puss in Boots discovers that his passion for adventure has taken its toll: He has burned through eight of his nine lives, leaving him with only one life left. Puss sets out on an epic journey to find the mythical Last Wish and restore his nine lives. This movie is certified fresh by Rotten Tomatoes, with a 95% from the...
"A Bad Year for Tomatoes" by John Patrick is a live theater comedy presented by arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc. Performed with a local cast, and directed by Bev Startin. Fed up with the pressures and demands of her acting career, the famous Myra Marlowe leases a house in the tiny New England hamlet of Beaver Haven and settles down to write her autobiography. She is successful in turning aside the offers pressed on her by her long-time agent, but dealing with her nosy, omnipresent...
WAITSBURG—Two representatives from the Walla Walla YMCA, knowledgeable in pool planning and grants, will lead a community forum on the needs for a future swimming pool in Waitsburg. The community event will take place on Thursday, January 26, in the Waitsburg Elementary School library at 6:30 p.m. After the YMCA presentation, attendees will be asked to prioritize their desired amenities for a new pool. The Friends of the Pool, a project of RYES, has gathered donations to match a generous $10,000 anonymous donation. The Parks & Recreation b...
Frank Jay Reser passed on January 3, 2023, with a nail gun in his hand, doing what he loved. Frank was born March 10, 1951, in Ritzville, Wash., to Gene and Fern Reser. They spent time in Stevensville, Mont., and Huntsville, Wash. before settling in Waitsburg, where Frank would eventually raise his own family. He graduated from Waitsburg High School in 1969 and received his teaching degree from Washington State University in 1973. He started and ended his career in education as an elementary...
WAITSBURG-Here are the recommended books for January from the Weller Public Library Adult Fiction "Dreamland" by Nicholas Sparks. Love story about risking everything for a dream- and whether it's possible to leave the past behind. "The It Girl" by Ruth Ware. Mystery following a woman on the search for answers a decade after her friend's murder. "Lessons in Chemistry" by Bonnie Garmus. A 2022 New York Times best book of the year, this novel follows its vibrant protoganist as she dares to...
DW COMBINE-DW's 37-25 lead at halftime withstood a Warden comeback in the second half for a 58-53 win in basketball action on Tuesday, January 10, in Dayton. Spencer Hansen led his team with 26 points, three assists, ten rebounds, and two steals. Gage Holm scored ten points, Ryland Kilts eight points, Benny Bryan seven points, and Monte Pettichord scored three points, made three assists, and contributed with five rebounds. Reuben Yutzy scored three points, and Wyaiit Booth scored one. In EWAC...
WAITSBURG-Waitsburg High School senior Garrett Palmer hit 45 out of 50 clay pigeons to place sixth out of 85 shooters at the Pullman FFA Trap competition on Saturday, January 14. Pullman High School FFA hosted the event at the Colton Gun Club in Colton. Eighteen teams attended, with Freeman High School placing first. Five other Waitsburg High School members shot well also: Preston Hinchliffe hit 37, William Daves 35, Abbi Paolino 31, Koyen Fortune 23, and 8th grader Akayden Mikesell hit 33 as...
DW COMBINE—The Wolfpack girls struggled to put the basketball through the hoop in three games last week. The team is a little short-handed this year with only eight girls, but they showed a lot of hustle in each game. The girls worked hard on offense and had more shot attempts in the second half of the games. Tuesday, January 10, Warden beat DW 66-14. Eighth-grader Peyton Benevides led her team in scoring with nine points. Sophomore Alyssa Hollingsworth hit a 3-point shot, and junior Makenna Barron scored two points. Friday, January 13, C...
Just when Mugsy and I were adapting to the pitfalls of winter, it’s spring (only temporary, I’m sure). Finally, after four years here, I am much improved and more confident at walking and driving on ice-slicked roads. Even Mugsy has learned, albeit begrudgingly, to negotiate the icy deck when he goes out first thing in the morning. He even braves the cold and wet to chase the neighbor’s cat. I know there is a good chance this “blast of spring” might not last, but while it does, I appreciat...
WAITSBURG-Talented musician and songwriter Kellie Rose is coming back to Waitsburg. Since last visiting Waitsburg, she has settled back in Bellevue, Wash., where she has been performing and writing. On Friday, January 20, 2023, she will be performing at The Royal Block from 6 to 8:30 p.m. At the event, she will be debuting her new song, C'est la Vie. "The song is about moving on, moving forward, and letting go of what doesn't serve us. It's also a reminder that we all have special, divine gifts...
Oregon's Rogue Valley wineries are a different breed from their northern cousins in the Willamette. The scenery is even more stunningly beautiful, the wineries more isolated, the climate warmer and dryer. Different grapes thrive here, notably those from the Rhône region of France. This blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre (hence GSM) is chewy and toasty, its ample tannins setting it up nicely against the mulberry and plum fruit. The wine comes into focus in the back of the palate, extending t...
Ten Years Ago January 17, 2013 Several years ago, Waitsburg resident Leroy Cunningham had a vision for helping kids learn about business and have fun at the same time. He established Rural Youth Enrichment Services as a non-profit organization, and its board went through the lengthy process of obtaining 501c3 tax-exempt status. Current board president Anne Walsh of Waitsburg said that the group has gone through some ups and downs in the past few months, and Cunningham has left the group. But...
Sometimes, while researching recipes, I am overcome by unexpected cravings. This week, I was reminded of the flavorful and messy childhood lunchroom classic, the sloppy joe sandwich. Always up for a challenge, I set out looking for an alternative to the overly sweet version that comes out of a can. Here, ground beef is simmered in a tangy homemade sauce that comes to life with a zesty combination of spices. Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 pound ground beef (80/20) ½ yellow onion,...
