Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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WALLA WALLA-Washington State Patrol Trooper Dean Atkinson's motto "always come home," as stated by his dad on a Facebook post, did that this week. He came home to a parade led by WSP vehicles followed by Walla Walla, College Place, Pasco Police, Walla Walla County Sheriff, Walla Walla and Waitsburg Fire department vehicles, and other emergency service vehicles. People lined Myra Road and Dalles Military Road waving flags, holding signs, and welcoming home Trooper 1197. WSP Troopers escorted...
PRESCOTT-Thanks to a grant to Carnegie Picture Lab from the Walla Walla Chapter of the American Association of University Women (AAUW), students at Prescott School have a new collection of art books in their library. Carnegie Picture Lab, a Walla Walla 501(c)(3) nonprofit, has been supporting art education in Prescott School through its innovative and comprehensive Rural Art Initiative. The initiative has included a robust artist-in-residence program, take-home art kits, field trips, and art...
WALLA WALLA-The YWCA Walla Walla invites the community to read two books this month for Domestic Violence Action Month (DVAM) and then meet for discussions and soup suppers at the YWCA Reception Room. The first selection is "No Visible Bruises: What We Don't Know About Domestic Violence Can Kill Us." Written by journalist Rachel Louise Snyder and published in 2019, "No Visible Bruises" uses personal accounts to shed light on the complex problem of domestic violence. "The humanity of each person...
DAYTON—”The Phantom of The Open” tells the story of Maurice Flitcroft (Mark Rylance), a dreamer and unrelenting optimist who managed to gain entry to The British Open Golf Championship Qualifying in 1976, despite never having played a round of golf. He subsequently shot the worst round in British Open history, drawing the ire of the golfing elite, and becoming a folk hero in the process. The Rotten Tomatoes “tomato meter” is at 86% for this movie, and the audience score is 90% favorable. The website’s critics consensus is stated as: “Led by...
WAITSBURG—The Waitsburg Commercial Club and Waitsburg Town Hall are sponsoring a Candidate Forum on Monday, October 10, at 5:30 p.m. at Waitsburg Town Hall, 121 Main Street. This in-person event will start with a meet and greet with the candidates at 5:30 p.m., with the official forum beginning at 6 p.m. Each candidate will be given three to five minutes to introduce themselves, followed by questions from the audience. The question-and-answer period will be moderated by Jim Davison. The candidates will be given a limited time frame to answer q...
WALLA WALLA—After a two-year hiatus, the Dancing with the W2 Stars event is back, and alum dancers from competitions are returning. On October 8, 2022, at 7 p.m. at the Gesa Power House Theater, the dancers will compete against one another in front of a panel of judges. This year’s contestants are Greer Buchanan, Claire Evans, Peter Erb, Ruben Hernandez, Matt Mahan, and Jodi Worden. Some were champions, some were not, but all are winners for raising funds to support the work of Valley Residential Services (VRS). The Master of Ceremonies is Law...
WAITSBURG-The Schulke Pumpkin Fundraiser has made its way to Waitsburg once again. Big, small, orange, or blue, there's bound to be a pumpkin for you at Nancy's Dream Center, or Mr. C's Smokin' Co....
Dear Editor: I abruptly and regretfully left Waitsburg early last spring to become a full-time babysitter for my granddaughter as my son and his wife devote every moment they have to building their home in Montana before the snow flies. Before I left, I was a trustee at the Weller Public Library in Waitsburg. I thoroughly enjoyed my time with fellow trustees, members of the Friends of the Library, Rosie, the adults and children who came to the library, and the hard-working volunteers. They assisted in the clean-up and build-out at the back of t...
To the Editor, Why do I support Jeff Jenkins for Columbia County Sheriff? I base a lot of my opinion on my own experiences dealing with Jeff. When my wife and I had concerns about an issue, his quick response getting back to us the next day was exactly what I expected of Jeff as a professional. I think unanswered responses to questions lead to doubt with community members. Your voice should be heard and not go unnoticed or even worse, ignored. Jeff has always been responsive and professional. I like that he works for every citizen of Columbia...
To the editor, I met Mr. Jenkins several years ago when he was running for Sheriff. We had met in the context of his candidacy. Since then, he has always treated me warmly and with respect. When I approached him about his candidacy a few weeks back he stated a great willingness to talk when he was off duty. When we did meet, his concerns for my thoughts seemed authentic. My opinion of Deputy Jenkins has grown as he speaks of transparency and equality regardless of who you are. I believe Mr. Jenkins will make a good sheriff who is fair, honest,...
Dear Editor After attending the Sheriff’s candidate forum on 9/26/22, I have some concerns. Our Sheriff’s Department has a code of ethics signed by every officer. Historically, most police ethics focus on the relationship between the police and the public. What an officer does off duty weighs as heavily on the public as what they do on duty. A section of the Columbia County’s Sheriff’s office code of ethics states: “While I consider the way I choose to conduct my private affairs a personal freedom, I accept the responsibilities for my actions,...
Dear Editor: My name is Tim Quigg. For those of you who don’t know me, I am currently the Chief Civil Deputy for the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office. Allow me a moment to present my bonafides. I started my career with the Sheriff’s Office in 1981. I served as a Communications Officer in dispatch for 29 years. 25 years of that I was also a state-certified Reserve Deputy Sheriff, being afforded the unique opportunity to work both sides of the microphone. I was wounded in the line of duty, and am the recipient of the Distinguished Service Medal f...
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...
Waitsburg – After some busy months of fundraising in the community, Karen Huwe and Wendy Carter of Friends of the Pool are happy to announce that the $10,000 matching goal was surpassed by the Sept. 30 deadline. This first step towards building a new pool in Waitsburg was initiated after a generous resident donated $10,000 and challenged the community to match the amount. The fundraiser organized by Friends of the Pool and Rural Youth Enrichment Services (RYES) set the goal of getting 100 c...
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...
In a highly anticipated conference game, DW Wolfpack football dropped its first game of the year to the Tri-Cities Prep (TCP) Jaguars last Friday. The defense was exceedingly tough, and if it weren't for two long pass plays by the Jaguars, the game could easily have gone in favor of the Wolfpack. DW scored first with 9:23 left in the first quarter with a 28-yard touchdown pass from Monte Pettichord to Preston Hansen and a successful 2-point conversion. TCP answered 2 minutes later with a...
DW COMBINE—DW Wolfpack high school volleyball lost to Warden on September 27 in three-sets; 20-25, 12-25, 15-25. Elsie Mann led the team at the serving line with two aces. The middle school volleyball program has been divided into two teams, each with A and B squads. The Pack played their first games September 26 in Waitsburg against Rogers from College Place. The B squad lost 25-16, 25-22, 25-9. The A squad lost 26-24, 25-17, 25-12. On Wednesday, September 28, the team traveled to Liberty Christian in Walla Walla. The B squad won 25-11 and 2...
If you enjoy watching soccer, go out and support our local youth as they learn to love the game. Soccer is an excellent game for our area youth, and the players enjoy the great fall weather that has settled into the valley. On most Mondays, Wednesdays, and Friday, you can watch girls and boys play with smiles on their faces and determination in their hearts. In Waitsburg or Dayton, games are played in three age groups. U6, U8, and U10, which translates to under age six, eight or ten. The local l...
