Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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WAITSBURG-Results from a community survey sent to the public by the Waitsburg School Board last month showed overwhelming support for continuing the athletic combine severed in November, according to results presented at the December 15 Waitsburg School Board meeting. Last month, the Dayton School Board voted to end the DW Wolfpack athletic combine, effective January 2023, for middle school programs. This allowed the middle school boys' basketball team to finish the season as a combine but...
This is pure Walla Walla Syrah – rich and loaded with black fruits, along with notes of coffee, chicory, graphite and baker's chocolate. Without the usual co-fermention with Viognier there is little citrus and none of the bitterness, just lush and delicious fruit. Lujon is based in the Willamette Valley but winemaker John Derthick has always made Washington wines as part of his overall program. The QPR (quality/price/ratio) on Lujon wines is exceptional, not only for this holiday-ready Syrah b...
DAYTON—Nearly 5,000 years after he was bestowed with the almighty powers of the ancient gods—and imprisoned just as quickly—Black Adam (Dwayne Johnson) is freed from his earthly tomb, ready to unleash his unique form of justice on the modern world. Rotten Tomatoes critics didn't like the film, giving it only a 39% favorable rating. The audience disagreed, and rated it 88% favorable. The audience summary on the Rotten Tomatoes website included, “With lots of action, solid effects, and a story you don’t have to be a comics fan to follow, "B...
Madam Editor, I write to bid fond farewell to a Starbuck, Washington institution. Rebecca’s Lodge closed its doors after serving its last meal on Saturday, December 17, 2022. Tiina and I drove to Starbuck from Waitsburg that morning to mark the end of an era and to enjoy a great breakfast. The house was full of folks catching up with family and friends. Being a small town (population 120), everyone minded their own business. More or less. It was about 9:30 a.m. when a young couple sat with their children at the next table. They began by o...
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...
Many thanks to the teachers at Waitsburg Elememtary School for sharing the creative writing from their students. It is a busy time for all, with last minute shopping, wrapping, and visiting family and friends. Take a little break to enjoy these wishes, poems, and riddles, they will put you into the holiday spirit. Eleanora Montgomery's Waitsburg Pre Schoolers send Santa their lists. "This Christmas I want Santa to bring me;" A purple doll and a pink one too. - Adilyn Knighton A big truck like my...
Waitsburg Elementary Kindergarten Teacher: Jamie Trump Dear Santa! Hello, my name is Michael, and I am 5 years old. I live in Waitsburg. Do you make computers? I have been very good and kinda naughty! One thing I am very excited about is getting my computer because I like computers. I would like to give Oliver a gift that both he and I would like, like police cars! Love, Michael Dear Santa! Hello, my name is Talen, and I am 6 years old. I live out of Waitsburg and Dixie. Do reindeer fly with...
Presents Square, colorful Buying, searching, unwrapping Santa brings me presents. Gifts by Catelynne Gascon Reindeer Brown, magical Flying, delivering, prancing Reindeer fly Santa's sleigh. Caribou by Cannon Abel Skating Hard, fast Turning, standing, falling Ice skating is fun! Gliding by Avery Hofer Snowballs White, round Rolling, throwing, catching Snowball fighting with Elodie! Snow by Annika Botts Hot chocolate Delicious, yummy Warming, stirring, drinking Santa likes hot chocolate! Cocoa by...
Diamante Poems from Wenda Parr's Second Grade class Winter Cold, icy Giving, snowing, caroling Snow, reindeer, Jesus, God Sledding, snowboarding, shivering White, snowy Season by Reagan Miller Winter Cold, fun Snowing, singing, blowing Hot cocoa, blizzard, family, snow Sledding, sparkling, playing Icy, wet Season by Clive Bye Winter Sparkly, fun Giving, cooking, snowing Hot cocoa, Arctic Wolf, family, Christmas Playing, laughing, rolling Cold, snowy Season by Amelia Nesje Winter Snow, hot cocoa...
I am covered in wrapping paper. I sit under the Christmas tree until Christmas starts. Lots of kids unwrap me on Christmas day. What am I? -Syrenity Richardson I hang on the fireplace. I am soft. Santa fills me with gifts and we take the things out on Christmas. What am I? -Kaitlynn Miller I have beautiful wings. I wear a dress or a robe. I bring peace and harmony. I make friends with many animals. Who am I? -Oneika Bye I am white. I fall from the sky. You can build a snowman with me. What am I?...
One thing I like about Christmas is you get a lot of presents. Another thing is hot cocoa because I love chocolate. I also like cookies because they are very good. Stockings are fun because you get candy and I love candy. Santa is another thing I like because he gives you presents and I love opening presents. By Alex Weis Here are some things I like about Christmas. The first thing is I like stockings because I like to see what is inside of them. The second thing I like is the Elf on the Shelf...
My Perfect Christmas by Emily Knudson My perfect Christmas was about two years ago, when my grandma, who I miss terribly, was still here. I was extremely close to her. If I had to wish for only one thing, it would be to talk to her one last time. If I could talk to her one last time, that would be my perfect Christmas. I miss her a lot. Something else that would be a perfect Christmas, would be spending my Christmas in a small cabin in the woods. The woods make me feel safe and protected. The...
Dear Editor and readers of The Times, As I began my exit through the hallways behind the scenes at a mall last week, I saw my Santa's Helper and asked if the reindeer were okay. He smiled and said the young ones always think the grass is greener outside the pens. This time not only was that grass greener, but it was artificial. Alas, a learning experience for another young reindeer. You see, Santa's sleigh is pulled by experienced reindeer, Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner,...
WALLA WALLA-Pioneer Park in Walla Walla is a place to spend an enjoyable afternoon no matter the season. One of my favorite places in the park is the aviary, where there are various birds, ducks, peacocks, and geese. I once saw a tortoise walking in the avian enclosure. In the springtime, you see numerous babies on land and in the water. Next to the aviary is a walking path around the pond and benches to relax while watching the ducks. A towering fountain gives ambiance to the area. There are...
Ten Years Ago December 20, 2012 [Photo Caption] (Left) Sledding – I go in the ditch. I ride on a blue sled. It is very fun. By Baily Standring (Right) Hot Chocolate – It is good and sweet. We make hot chocolate at night. It fills up my tummy. By Peyton Struckmeier Twenty-Five Years Ago December 25, 1997 Cindy Daves of Waitsburg who plays alto saxophone in the WSU Cougar Marching Band; Jonathan Counts, trumpet and Timothy Counts, trombone, both of Prescott, will be participating in the Tournament...
