Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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WAITSBURG-Waitsburg High School and Preston Hall's Christmas Concert was held in the high school auditorium on December 12. Waitsburg's outstanding music instructor, Mrs. Elizabeth Jaegeski, directed the concert. The sixth-grade band opened the program, playing "Good King Wenceslas," "Jingle Bells," and "Jolly Old Saint Nicholas." The duet of Kaitlyn Paul and Emily played "Lightly Row." The Cardinal Choir sang "Do You Hear What I Hear," followed by the seventh-grade band playing "Sleigh Ride,"...
DAYTON – The Columbia Port Commissioners held their regular meeting at 5 p.m. on December 13, 2023. Commissioners Seth Bryan, Johnny Watts, and Executive Director Jennie Dickinson attended at the port office and Genie Crowe via Zoom. Dickinson updated the commissioners on five leases. The Desperado Cowboy Bullets and Blue Mountain Co-op renewed their leases for two years. Rae’s Studio in the Cameron Street CoWorking building extended its lease for another year. The Columbia County Conservation District signed a new lease for the garden spa...
WAITSBURG-Waitsburg School students acted as jurors in the State of California vs. George Milton, in the murder of Lennie Small, and delivered a verdict of dismissed without prejudice. The names of the defendant and victim will sound familiar to those familiar with John Steinbeck's "Of Mice and Men." The mock trial based on the famous book was held in Shannon Schreindl's high school freshmen classroom. In the first trial that afternoon, all present rose when Judge Schriendl was introduced....
DAYTON—Get ready for an action-packed, all-star, rainbow-colored family reunion like no other as Anna Kendrick and Justin Timberlake return for the new chapter in DreamWorks Animation’s blockbuster musical franchise. After two films of true friendship and relentless flirting, Poppy (Anna Kendrick) and Branch (Justin Timberlake) are now officially, finally, a couple. As they grow closer, Poppy discovers that Branch has a secret past. He was once part of her favorite boyband phenomenon, BroZone, with his four brothers: Floyd (Troye Sivan), Joh... Full story
DAYTON—Special movie “Sleepless in Seattle” with Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan, followed by a social event with hors d’oeuvres and a toast to the new year at 9 pm, East Coast New Year’s Eve. The price of $25 per person includes the movie, a glass of champagne or sparkling cider, and the famous Liberty Theater hors d’oeuvres! This tradition at Liberty Theater began before COVID-19 restrictions, before there were smoke-free venues or events for people who don’t want to stay up past midnight. The movie is rated PG, runtime 105 minutes.... Full story
Did you, your child, or anyone you know leave a letter to Santa at the Festival of Trees or the Dayton Library? If so, Santa has sent his replies, and a large bag of letters from the North Pole was just dropped off at the Dayton Library. Come to the library this week to pick up your letters for Christmas. If you can't make it before Christmas, his letter will still be there waiting for you next week.... Full story
Walla Walla—Community members throughout the region are invited to join a ten-week grief support class offered this winter by the Walla Walla Community Hospice (WWCH.) The class will begin Wednesday, January 10, 2024, and run through March 13, 2023. It is offered in person at WWCH and virtually. Attendees need not be family members of current or former hospice patients; there is no charge to the participants. All forms of grief support offered through Walla Walla Community Hospice are free. The hybrid weekly support group will be held on W... Full story
Walla Walla-The Combine Art Collective in Walla Walla has extended its gallery hours through December 23rd. The gallery hours from Monday, December 18 through December 23, will be 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Combine features a unique selection of items, including jewelry, boxes, cards, glass, ceramic, painting, sculpture, and ornaments by member artists, artisans, and guest artists. Here is the list of artists who will participate in this year's "The Gift of Art" show: Combine Members: Lauri Borer,...
I cannot say enough about how utterly delicious this wine is. In fact, any wine bearing The Jack label is going to gobsmack your tastebuds. This is the latest rendition of the original Jack red, a Right Bank-ish Bordeaux blend of 75% Merlot, 10% Cab Franc, 10% Malbec, and 5% Petit Verdot. It may sound rather sophisticated for such an inexpensive wine, but it meets the challenge and takes you to flavor infinity and beyond. The Jack's track record for low cost/high quality over the past 20 years...
WAITSBURG-Waitsburg businesses celebrated Stocking Stuffer Saturday with shopping, holiday treats, and live music. Mike Ferrians and Stephanie Hinchliffe led a holiday sing-along at the Royal Block on Main Street, and American 35 hosted Quin Wise on guitar. Local residents and visitors to town joined in to make the event a joyous celebration. There is still time to find that perfect gift at Guady Gals on Main, Blush Salon, Ten Ton Coffee, Royal Block, American 35, classes from Greg Tate S...
The Waitsburg High School wrestling team competed in their first tournament in Connell on Saturday, December 9. Koyen Fortune, the most experienced wrestler on the team, had to move up a weight class. Usually, he is in the 190-weight class. In his first match, Fortune got pinned in the second round at two minutes 45 seconds, and in the second, he pinned his opponent in 29 seconds. Fortune wrestled Cardinal teammate Jarod Hankins in his third match, winning with a score of 7-3. Fortune lost 4-2...
WAITSBURG-Waitsburg Middle School boys basketball team finished their season with two wins. The boys beat Prescott 22-15 on the Cardinal court on December 13. As Prescott only had enough boys for one team, the A-team played the first and third quarters against Prescott, and the "B" team played in the second and fourth quarters. B-team's point guard, Damien Karl, had a hot night, scoring 14 points. On December 14, the A-boys traveled to Dayton and won 17-14. Dayton did not have enough players...
I think everyone goes through periods of adjustment; some are more difficult than others. Changes to relationships, houses, careers, seasons, and aging, are never-ending, but that’s life. My mother’s parents didn’t have a great marriage and were not a great example of a good relationship. They lost a lot of money in the depression, and my grandmother’s gambling addiction became more apparent the less they could afford to lose. My mother learned early about debt, loan sharks, and straine...
WAITSBURG-Waitsburg High School held its fall sports awards in the auditorium on Thursday, November 30. The annual awards assembly honors athletes who participated in cheerleading, volleyball, and football during the fall sports season. Principal Joe Wirtzberger welcomed the athletes and guests before Coach Vickie Hamann announced her cheerleading awards. Coach Tracy Barron followed with volleyball, Coach Gabe Kiefel gave out football awards, and Wirtzberger closed the awards night with a thank...
Walla Walla — The county’s first flu-related death of the 2023-24 flu season was recently reported. Previous flu-related deaths have been reported in the eastern Washington region in recent weeks, but this is the first reported in Walla Walla County. While most people recover from flu with care and rest, flu can be a serious illness and cause deadly complications. The Walla Walla County Community Health Department urges individuals to follow public health recommendations and stay up to date on vaccinations to help reduce the spread of res... Full story
Ten Years Ago December 19, 2013 [Photo Caption] Mr. and Mrs. Claus (Robbie and Marilyn Johnson) pose together during Waitsburg's 2013 Hometown Christmas event. Twenty-Five Years Ago December 24, 1998 A full house was delighted by the singing and antics of some members of Waitsburg Grade School's Kindergarten class. The class played the role of church mice in the Austrian church where, in 1818, the song "Silent Night, Holy Night," was born. Also performing were First, Second and Third graders,... Full story
With all the hustle and festivities of the winter holiday season in full swing, something as simple as a quiet night at home can feel like a luxury. Between the packed schedule of glittering engagements, it is important to allow time for warming up and recharging over a cozy meal. With tender root vegetables and bubbly cheese baked over delicately seasoned beef, this comforting recipe comes together in a single pan, perfect for an evening of unwinding from seasonal stress. Ingredients: 4 garlic...
