Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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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...
WAITSBURG—The American Legion Auxiliary #35 is hosting Turkey Bingo this Saturday, December 7, at the Waitsburg Elementary multipurpose room. Doors open at 4:00 p.m., with games starting at 5:00. Food and drink will be available. There will be 20 games offered; price is 3 cards for $1, or .50 cents a card. The Auxiliary will also be hosting a Kids Night to Shop at the Waitsburg Elementary multipurpose room on Wednesday, December 11. Vendors will be on hand offering low-priced gifts for c...
The holiday season is here, ready or not! If you have a toddler or young child in your life, you've probably heard something along the lines of "toy-free Christmas" from the parents. I have a two year old, and Christmas gifts were brought up at Thanksgiving last week, and once I stated that we won't be doing any toys for gifts, I realized I had no idea what to suggest besides clothes! In the chaos of Black Friday shopping, I discovered some great toy-free Christmas gift ideas for toddlers. My...
Thank you to my new Waitsburg friends, I am so fortunate. The community effort Thanksgiving spent with so many new friends was truly a treat. The amount of food and wine bordered on obscene, and the number of pies was obscene. But there are those times when obscene is worthwhile, and a plethora of pies is one of those times. They were all homemade, delicious, and worth every additional mile I need to run to work off the calories. My ex-husband, the chef, Daniel, visited me here in Waitsburg,...
A hint of the long shadows of evening began to cast across the rolling wheat stubble and amber bunchgrass. A solid cloud of gray dust billowed from behind my old green Ford rolling down the backroads, homebound from work. The navel orange sun dipping low along the horizon left little to be desired in an October sky. About a half mile from home, a large, brilliantly plumed wild rooster pheasant with a tail stretching to Mexico levitated from the grass buffer above the gravel and sailed...
One of a kind. This is what every human being is. And, when human beings use their hands, hearts, and imaginations, look at what they create: one-of-a-kind works of art. It’s easy to forget this simple, yet profound truth. We live in a world filled with big stores, which themselves are filled with quantities of products, many of which are mass produced to look exactly like their mates, which can run into the thousands, hundreds of thousands, or even millions. These items may be pretty, they m...
The Kickoff included a visit with Santa, mule and horse hayrides, a parade and more!...
WALLA WALLA-Each great adventure has its start. Some start out with a cup of coffee or a long drive, but a Walla Walla Valley horseman's adventure started with a custom ordered, horse-drawn omnibus. Daryl Hopson recently visited London for the Lord Mayor's Parade, and experienced England in what he says was the 'best way possible,' In 2017, Hopson had a horse-drawn omnibus built by a company in Europe. The bus is complete with a spiral staircase that leads to an upper deck. The bus, once...
DAYTON-"The Town That Still Believes" will celebrate the eleventh annual Christmas Kickoff, on Fri., Nov. 29 and Sat. Nov. 30. From early Friday morning, until the end of the day on Saturday the town will come alive with fun-filled activities for everyone, young and old. This year Santa and Mrs. Claus will be at the Festival of Trees at 250 E. Main St. Be sure to have your picture taken, and visit with Santa, from noon to 1:30 pm, from 1:50 p.m. until 3:15 p.m. and from 3:30 p.m. until 5:00 p.m....
Waitsburg Food Services Director Susan Wildey, and assistant Erin Elsey, once again provided Waitsburg Elementary students with a special event. Their Thanksgiving Meal took place on Tuesday, November 19 and was a rousing success. Parents, grandparents and other friends dined on turkey and gravy, stuffing, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, and bread with a dessert of pumpkin bars. Nearly twice as many guests participated in the meal from the previous year - 58 in total. Many thanks to all...
WAITSBURG-Lunch was served last Friday at Sam's Corner on Highway 12, and it drew crowds! The curry chicken and rice, which has received nothing but positive feedback, was a traditional-style Indian dish that Sam Kumar and his cousin, Joe Kumar, selected to share their heritage and culture with and say thank you for all the support from their customers. Joe Kumar, who owns Joe's Corner off of Melrose Street in Walla Walla, cooked meals for both Sam's Corner in Waitsburg and Joe's Corner...
WAITBSURG—The Waitsburg School Board held its monthly meeting last Wednesday, at the Preston Hall Middle School. The Board discussed upcoming holiday plans within the school, reviewed policies, and discussed a potential levy. Present: School Board members Ross Hamann, Christy House and Lisa Morrow, Superintendent Mark Pickel and Principal Stephanie Wooderchak. Becky Dunn (HR/Business Manager) and Linda Henze (HR/ BM assist) and Colter Mohney (Maintenance/Grounds) also attended. ASB Report S...
WAITSBURG- The Waitsburg FFA held their monthly meeting this last week, but the meeting had a twist: The officers invited parents and community members and served a dinner that was made from local commodities, as part of the agriculture advocacy quality set by the National FFA Organization. The National FFA has three quality categories as part of the National Chapter Career Development Event (CDE): Growing Leaders, Building Community, and Strengthening Agriculture. The National Chapter CDE...
DAYTON—On Monday the Board of County Commissioners passed a resolution of intent to adopt legislation authorizing a Sales and Use tax to be used for affordable and supportive housing in accordance with SHB 1406. The county’s associate planner Dena Martin told the commissioners this is not a new tax. Rather it is money the state already receives from the county, which will be reallocated to benefit supportive housing in the county. It is an additional source of funding to address housing needs, l...
DAYTON—Many of us don’t fully understand the ins and outs of property tax collections for governmental bodies. Columbia County Assessor Chris Mills shed some light on the subject at last week’s special city council meeting. Mills said the City of Dayton is allowed to increase its budget for property tax collection by 1 percent over what the city received in 2019, if not reduced by Fire District 3 and the Library District levies. She said the grand total that could have been received in 2019 is $420,121, making the one percent increase for t...
What's better than working hard amongst friends to improve outdoor access for the public? Getting to enjoy the Blue Mountains themselves. We live beside the most incredible natural area that welcomes us, via trails, to precious restorative beauty. But those trails need attention and sweat. Not blood or tears, but some good healthy sweating. Last week I had the privilege of working beside some of the hardworking members of the Blues Crew, a team of volunteers established by the Blue Mountain...
This year's annual community event and fundraiser for support of community youth activities and organizations by the local Kiwanis Club of Dayton was a great success. This is the 33rd year for this annual fundraiser that was started by local Kiwanis Club members in 1986 including Kim Lyonnais and Dwight Robanske. Many sponsors, including local businesses and other organizations, contributed cash and prizes for the event. (See thank you ad) This event would not be possible without the additional...
Friends and supporters of Waitsburg and Dayton area nonprofit organizations now have a new way to donate to their favorite causes. Walla Walla's Blue Mountain Community Foundation is introducing their first Giving Catalog. This online fundraising portal provides donors with an easy-to-navigate online site, and will be open from December 1-31. Visit this crowdraising platform at www.bluemountainfoundation.org/giving/giving-catalog and make a gift to the nonprofit of your choice through the...
DAYTON-"The importance of historic preservation cannot be overstated," said Marcene Hendrickson when she spoke at the Dayton Chamber Awards Banquet, on Nov. 7. "It is not just about a way to save old stuff," she said. "It is a way to recycle sound building material, preserve the town's character and its neighborhood and provide a link between our past, and present, for future generations, as well as to promote tourism." Hendrickson painted a sad picture of Dayton in the early 1980s. She said...
WAITSBURG-Waitsburg Elementary has a lot to be proud of, from the great teachers surrounding our kids to the wonderful programs it offers, including the Cardinal's Nest. The after school program, which has been shaped over the last 15 years, provides students a safe place to unwind after the school day while they wait for their parents. Kathy Carpenter, the current Cardinal's Nest Coordinator, recognized the need for an after school program in 2003. The school received a 5-year grant through...
