Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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Waitsburg Elementary teacher Stephanie Hinchliffe's first grade class brought 176 non-perishable food items to the Waitsburg Resource Center this week. The class set a goal of collecting 100 items to donate to those in need. Way to go, class! The students kept track of the items they collected on this chart, keeping their eyes on the goal, and ultimately exceeding it....
WAITSBURG-The annual Kid's Shopping Night was held December 11 at the Waitsburg Elementary multipurpose room. The shopping night is hosted by the American Auxiliary. Rose Englebright, who has been coordinating the shopping night for more than 15 years, was very pleased with the turnout and how the evening went. "There were kids really shopping this year," Englebright said. "You could watch them look at one table, check the prices and talk to the vendor. They would go elsewhere, look for a few...
OLYMPIA-The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission will offer two free days in January, when visitors to state parks will not need a Discover Pass for day-use visits. The first free day is Wednesday, Jan. 1, which gives visitors the opportunity to take part in a First Day Hike, a nationwide initiative that aims to get people outdoors on New Year's Day. This year, more than 40 hikes are planned at dozens of state parks all over Washington. More details are in a three-part series on the...
"When everybody steps forward like they do in this community it makes such a big impact," said Joy Smith, President of the Waitsburg Commercial Club, and coordinator of this past weekend's events. The festivities started mid-week with the placement of Christmas trees along Main Street by the local FFA chapter. Those trees were then decorated with individual flair by local businesses and organizations. Some opted for natural decorations, with the nonprofit group Blue Mountain Resource...
WAITSBURG-Representative Skyler Rude (R) visited all three Waitsburg schools on Monday, December 9th. In his commitment to meet the needs of his constituents, he is on a mission to visit every school district in the area he serves. To date he has visited Finley, Starbuck and Dixie School Districts and will visit Patterson school district next week. After visiting with elementary students in the multipurpose room, he then stopped by Preston Hall. At Waitsburg High School, he sat in on the...
DAYTON-For somebody traveling through Dayton whose car has broken down and who is without funds to spend the night, there is help. For someone who needs help with rent, utilities, prescriptions, food, or needs a winter coat, there is help. When being at home is suddenly unsafe for a woman and her children, and temporary shelter is needed, there is help. Project Timothy is the local organization people in need can tap into for assistance. Past President Gary Schroeder said hardships like those...
November 27 Vehicle parked on County right-of-way at McDonald Road and W. HWY 12, towed, Walla Walla, WA. November 29 A man reported his birds were shot in the 1000 block of Sun Harbor Drive, Burbank, WA. November 30 License plates confiscated off motor home on Main Street, Burbank, WA. Male found deceased of apparent natural causes on Harbor Blvd., Burbank, WA. An individual on Meadowbrook Blvd. obstructed law enforcement, and made a false statement to a public servant, Walla Walla, WA. December 2 A motor vehicle theft was reported on Wallula...
In attendance: Randy Farley, Jake Long, Deb Fortner Colter Mohney, Bruce Abbey, Anne Higgins, Randy Charles Old Business An updated Fire Chief job description was approved and will be sent to the District’s attorney for review. The position as written is for a part-time paid position, issues such as vacation pay, and benefits are still to be determined. After the position description is reviewed by the District’s attorney, plans will be made to advertise the position in the very near term. Pre...
WAITSBURG-Immediately after Cocoa with Santa in the multipurpose room, Superintendent Mark Pickel met with parents and grandparents of Waitsburg Elementary students for coffee and donuts in the music room. Levy Upcoming: Pickel let those in attendance know that the district is due to hold a levy vote, as "our levy cycle is every two years, so we are up for a levy this February," he said. He reminded folks that "Levies are for learning, bonds are for building." "Levies are a very important part o...
DAYTON- Plans for the City's proposed wastewater treatment plant have evolved over the past year from a dry land application method of treating wastewater discharge, to consideration of a wastewater filtration wetlands method of treating the discharge. Jake Hollopeter, PE, with Anderson/Perry & Associates, Anton Chiono, a Water Transaction Specialist with the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, and Kristina Ribellia, the Washington Water Trust (WWT) project manager for...
Waitsburg St. Mark’s Catholic Church at 405 W. 5th in Waitsburg, will have a Christmas Mass on Christmas Eve, Tues. Dec. 24, at 5 PM. Waitsburg Chapel at 320 W. 2nd in Waitsburg (509) 337-6235 Tues. Dec. 24 Christmas Candlelight Service at 6:00 p.m. -- Christmas Eve the Ministerial Association Christmas Celebration Waitsburg Christian Church at 604 Main Street in Waitsburg, WA (509)337-8898 Thurs. Dec. 21 - Women’s worship night 6:30 p.m. Women from the community are welcome to join the women of the church to sing Christmas worship songs. Sat...
DAYTON-Let'er Buck! The Pendleton Round-Up is a world-famous rodeo with a deep western history, and each year, a group of young ladies go through an application process to be the faces of the event. Five ladies make up the Round-Up Queen and Court, and this year, two ladies from Dayton are amongst the selected five. Josilyn Fullerton and Kaleigh White both have histories of their own with one of the oldest rodeos in the country. Kaleigh White's family has been involved with the Pendleton...
As it stands now, my ex-husband, Daniel, the chef, will be moving to Waitsburg this spring. After spending Thanksgiving with him; well, to quote Yogi Berra, “it’s déjà vu all over again.” It’s been 10 years since we’ve lived together, and I forgot what it’s like to live with someone whose life is food. Admittedly, I love being the beneficiary of great meals, but sometimes, the quest for perfection, and the persnickety preparation is more entertaining than the outcome. Some things have changed...
Every holiday season I imagine showing up to a party bringing an incredible dessert. Historically I am asked to bring wine or extra chairs to potlucks as my baking skills are notoriously weak. This year I decided to do a little pre-holiday research by watching two of the most popular baking shows currently available on Netflix. The first, The Great British Baking Show, is a long running competition filmed under a big tent and featuring talented amateur bakers. The tent is not the only difference...
Hometown Christmas!...
Dayton's the town that still believes. Once again the reindeer were out and the bells were jingling!...
WAITSBURG-The annual Waitsburg Hometown Christmas events start Saturday morning at 9 a.m. with breakfast and vendor shopping at the Waitsburg Town Hall located at 121 Main Street. The 1919 Tractor Show documentary will have a screening at 9 a.m., there will be fresh tamales from Granny's Tamales for lunch at noon, and a musical performance by Deb Foreman at 11 a.m.. Activities for the children include cookie and ornament decorating at the Town Hall Crafting Corner (Fireside Room) at noon and 2...
DAYTON—There are issues with wheelchair mobility for some patrons at the Dayton Memorial Library, and Librarian Dusty Waltner is aware and has been concerned about them, she said. For instance, the wheelchair ramp into the Delany Building is too steep, the restrooms are not fully ADA compliant and the stacks of books on the main floor of the library are too close together for wheelchair access. In addition, there is no wheelchair access down to the children's library, in the basement. Waltner e...
Alcoholics Anonymous - Dayton: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7 p.m., Dayton First Congregational Church-UCC dining room, 214 S. 3rd St. Alcoholics Anonymous – Waitsburg: Saturday, Monday and Friday, 8 p.m., Presbyterian Church basement, 504 Main St. American Legion Post #35: First Monday, 6 p.m., Waitsburg Town Hall, 121 Main Street. American Legion Post #42: Second and fourth Wednesdays, 7 p.m., American Legion Building, 211 E. Clay St., Dayton. Bingo: Every Friday, doors open at 4 p.m. Bingo at 6 p.m. Dayton Eagles, 222 E. Main Blue Mountain Herita...
Throughout this issue, find illustrations from the December 10, 1919 Waitsburg Times...
November 12 An assault occurred between inmates at the Walla Walla County Jail, Walla Walla, WA. November 19 Deputies investigated a reported scam in the 1700 block of Stateline Road, Walla Walla, WA November 20 A stolen vehicle was recovered in the 500 block of Cessna Street, Walla Walla, WA. November 22 Deputies took a complaint of irrigation water over the roadway creating a traffic hazard on Watson Loop/Thornton Road,Touchet, WA. An abandoned vehicle was towed from Caldwell Road and S. 3rd Ave, Walla Walla, WA. A firearm was reported...
Fill a box with shelf-stable items like the ones listed and drop off at any of the locations listed below. December 1 - box of cereal December 2 – peanut butter December 3 – stuffing mix December 4 – macaroni and cheese December 5 – canned fruit December 6 – canned chicken December 7 – dessert mix December 8 – canned olives December 9 – box of crackers December 10 – package pasta December 11 – spaghetti sauce December 12 – dish soap *Suggested Items Drop-off sites: Thursday afternoons b...
For months, citizens have been remarking on the sour smoky odor noticeable in town. The smoky smell is particularly apparent in the early morning hours when the inversion layer is in effect. A temperature inversion layer prevents the air below it from rising, trapping any pollutants or odors that are present. Multiple community members have contacted Fire District #2, as well as City Hall, and Walla Walla County officials about the odors. When asked about the issue, City Manager Randy...
DAYTON-The Dayton Development Task Force (DDTF) is asking businesses to donate a portion of their B&O taxes to help with projects that contribute to economic development, in the core of Dayton's downtown. DDTF President Bette Lou Crothers said if a business owner made a $1,000 pledge to the DDTF, in 2020, $750 of that will pay for the B&O taxes that business owner would need to pay the following year, in 2021. The other $250 is a tax deductible donation to the Task Force. Crothers said the next...
DAYTON-Sundae & Mr. Goessl return to the Liberty Theater for a special holiday show on Friday, December 13. Featuring award-winning vocalist Kate Voss, (Earshot Magazine's Vocalist of the Year, 2017) this Seattle duo is described as "Chet Atkins and Billie Holiday at a cocktail party." Their special holiday show takes place at 7:00 pm. Santa Claus may pop up, as well as some fun raffle prizes. This entertaining mix of great music and laughter is appropriate for the whole family. Tickets are...
