Articles from the November 9, 2023 edition
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Cardinals win after dramatic forfeit
The football season ended before halftime on Friday, November 3, in Waitsburg against St. John-Endicott (SJE). WAITSBURG - After stopping the SJE Eagles on the opening kickoff, running back Brenton...
By Waitlist open for new childcare center in Dayton
DAYTON —YWCA Walla Walla will open the waitlist on for its new childcare center, RoseMary’s Place, coming to Dayton in Columbia County. The waitlist for the YWCA-operated childcare facility will open promptly at 7 a.m. on November 15, 2023, at ywcaww...
Sherwood Trust awards $102,000 to local organizations
WALLA WALLA — Sherwood Trust is awarding $102,000 in Impact Grants to eight organizations serving local communities, said CEO Brian Hunt. Impact Awards support youth, community outreach, and recovery programs. The competitive grants are available t...
Dayton School board reorganized administration
DAYTON – The Dayton School Board met in the high school library at 6:30 p.m. on November 1, 2023. School Board Chair Jeffrey McCowen, members Zac Fabian, Aneesha Dieu, Grant Griffin, and Interim Superintendent Rich Stewart were present. After approvi...
CWWFD # 2 honored with Gesa Credit Union's Local Heroes Grant
Waitsburg — Columbia-Walla Walla County Fire District # 2 received a Local Heroes Grant of $10,000 from the Gesa Community Foundation. The CWWFD #2 purchase new radios for the department with the funds. The radios will be used to outfit new v...
$50,000 raised for new Waitsburg pool; project kickoff event is Nov. 16
WAITSBURG – This year’s efforts by Waitsburg Friends of the Pool and the Parks and Recreation District to replace the city pool are ending on a high note. With over $50,000 raised, the project’s feasibility study can begin. Results from the Septe...
Times Travelers
American 35 owners Tom and Judy Bennett, relaxed and happy on their trip through Portugal. We look forward to some inspired cocktails and featured pizzas on their return....
Waitsbrg siren will be tested for flood preparedness
WAITSBURG — The City of Waitsburg will test the flood siren on November 11 at 10 a.m. The siren is located on the Weller Public Library roof and sounds at noon on weekdays. For the test, the siren pattern will be continuously sounded for a long t...
Haunting in Waitsburg SCHOOLS
WAITSBURG - It was a scary time in the Preston Hall gym on Monday, October 30 for those who dared to walk through the haunted house. With the leadership of Waitsburg staff member, Dusty Wirtzberger,...
Around the Valley: With Karen Huwe
In March, my sisters and I took a basket weaving class at The Refinery in Walla Walla. At that time, I saw people using the pottery wheel, and in my Around the Valley article about our basket-weaving...
Gains and Losses
We changed the clocks last night or officially at 2:00 a.m. Does anyone set their alarm at 2 to change their clocks and watches? I know I don’t. Thank goodness most things are automatic these days. I...
Soos Creek 2021 King Cab Cabernet Sauvignon
Soos Creek's Dave Larsen sources Cabernet from some of Washington's A+ vineyards, and his sturdy, dense wines are built to age. But with this King Cab, he's given a special gift to less patient wine...
PIONEER PORTRAITS
Ten Years Ago November 7, 2013 On November 8, 1899, a 30-foot high arch draped in patriotic colors stood in the center of Waitsburg's Main Street. A bell – brought from the Philippines – hung from the...
Chicken Vesuvio
As with many famous Italian American recipes, the origins of Chicken Vesuvio are slightly shrouded in mystery. Named after Italy's infamous Mount Vesuvius, the dish shares many qualities to chicken...
1938 Waitsburg School Photo
Times reader J.L. DrouhardIn shared this Waitsburg School photo from November 1938. HIs mother-in-law, Roselle Collins, is the girl seated second from the left, bottom row. Found in her keepsakes, he...
