Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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DAYTON-The Touchet Valley Arts Council's 2019 fall musical Mary Poppins promises to be supercalifragilisticexpialidocious. Director Elizabeth Arebalos-Jagelsi said, "It's epic and different than any other we've done on this stage." Mary Poppins is based on the stories of P. L. Travers. It tells the story of the Banks family who are rescued from their emotionally stunted father when a musical, magical nanny, named Mary Poppins, drops into their lives at Number 17 Cherry Tree Lane, London. This...
Gone are the days of the tinker tinker buzz from the egg timer. More often than not, at a friend’s house for dinner I’ll hear, “Alexa, set a timer for ten minutes,” but it is in more ways that one that technology is making itself at home in the kitchen. In general, big ticket appliances like refrigerators are updated only as need arises. It’s at some crucial juncture when one must decide if a refrigerator needs something as full service as a camera, Wifi, bluetooth and digital display....
The month of November is a special month. Not only because it's like an extension of October in the Walla Walla Valley, or that the late season big game hunts are open. Rather, November offers a time of reflection as winter approaches and we gather with friends and family to give thanks. Given my love for fall, I spend many cool evenings reflecting on the outdoor opportunities I have been afforded over the years, and the magnificence of our nation's natural resources. One extraordinary September...
I'm an anomaly; unlike most people, I love nearly all vegetables, if raw. I can't abide vegetables cooked in cream or cream of mushroom soup. I never developed an affinity for the obligatory Thanksgiving string bean casserole, even when topped with French's fried onions, or pearl onions drenched in cream. I tolerate brussels sprouts and cauliflower if fried, but then fried anything is ok with me. But, the aforementioned vegetables if served raw, yum. It took me awhile to figure out my aversion...
WAITSBURG-Adorning Art X Agent's walls for November and December, is Sparkling & Broken. This two-person exhibition, featuring artists Rachel Smith and Juventino Aranda, was celebrated in an opening Saturday, Nov 3. There, the artists were on hand to share insights on their experience and process in creating the visual imagery on display. Sparkling & Broken is the continuation of a conversation the artist duo has initiated in previous shows. In their 2018 Studio Articolore show, Comfort Zones,...
WAITSBURG- 14 year old Lena Berens already has quite the equestrian resume, and this year, she will be adding Waitsburg Celebration Days Queen to her experience. With her trusty palomino mare, Diamond, Lena is committed to representing Celebration Days and the community of Waitsburg on the rodeo road this upcoming year. Lena is the daughter of Chris and Trisha Berens, and younger sister to Clara Berens. She is a freshman at Walla Walla High School. Originally from the small town of Dunlap,...
DAYTON-Dayton General Hospital partnered with the Dayton High School, the Columbia County Dispatch Center, the Columbia County Sheriff's Office, Columbia County Public Health, Columbia County Fire District 3, and the Waitsburg Clinic for a multi-agency response drill, involving students "injured" by a simulated chemical explosion in Kristina Kneble's Agriculture Science class, last Friday. No students were injured during the drill. The "chemical explosion" happened when a faulty welding tank...
For Dayton Resident Joanne Poolman, participating in the Touchet Valley Trail design charrette this past weekend is part of "being a good human." As a resident of this area for 50-some years, she became involved with the trail design process because "I was trying to bring the local element into it. I've been here longer than most, and I don't want our history to be forgotten." Poolman joined other community members, architects from the Washington Chapter of the American Society of Landscape...
OLYMPIA, WA—Ballots for the 2019 General Election began to arrive in mailboxes last week. Voters have until 8 p.m. Nov. 5 to return their ballots, but Secretary of State Kim Wyman is encouraging Washingtonians to vote early. “We’ve worked hard to make our elections accessible for voters, including the implementation of same-day voter registration which allows prospective voters to both register to vote and cast their ballots on Election Day,” said Wyman, the state’s chief elections officer. “Just because you can wait until Election Day to vote...
WAITSBURG- 5:00 on a Monday morning comes way too quickly for most of us, but for six FFA members at Waitsburg High School, it couldn't come fast enough. Dressed in their corduroy blue and corn yellow, they boarded a flight and head to Indianapolis, Indiana, for the 92nd National FFA Convention. "The kids have been busy getting ready, with fundraising efforts starting back in September," said FFA Advisor Nicole Abel. The members hosted a bake sale and a lasagna dinner, operated the concession...
DAYTON-There's a tangible spark of electricity in the room when an artist is united with their palette. Possibilities stretch out endlessly before stylist Bridget House and sparks are flying. She, along with a few other hairstylists, was invited overseas to experiment with a new line of hair color. "I was chosen, along with 30 other stylists from across the globe, by Sim Finland to represent their brand here in the United States." The stylists were selected based on their social media presence,...
DAYTON—Dumas Station Wines has acquired Birch Creek Vineyard, a 32 acre vineyard located in the heart of the Walla Walla Valley American Viticultural Area (AVA). Birch Creek consists principally of Bordeaux varieties. The first block of Cabernet Sauvignon was planted in 1997. Over the years, several wineries—including Dumas Station—have produced award winning wines using grapes from Birch Creek. The Dumas Station team, lead by Jay DeWitt, managing partner and vigneron, has managed the viney...
DAYTON—The Touchet Valley Trail Steering Committee, in partnership with the National Park Service Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance program, is hosting a design workshop in order to develop early stage design concepts for the trail. The design charrette (workshop) takes place this Saturday, October 26th from 5–7 pm at the Columbia County Fairgrounds Pavilion. A light sandwich dinner will be provided for all who attend. In an email, organizers shared a link to a downloadable summary of...
DAYTON-Last week, Mayor Zac Weatherford toured the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation's Touchet River Flood Plain and Flow Restoration project, on the north fork of the Touchet River. Representatives from; CTUIR, Washington Water Trust, the state Department of Ecology, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, and Anderson/Perry & Associates, were also on the tour. They also toured the city's wastewater treatment plant, listened to a presentation on instream flow...
WAITSBURG—In operation for just one year, the Waitsburg Parks and Recreation District is organized and energized to continue with their goal of actively involving citizens with their community. In support of the upcoming levy to fund the organization, all board members will be available at a meet and greet event this Sunday, October 27th at 11:00 a.m. at Words-N-Print (Ju’s Traveling Pages bookstore), located at 101 Main street. The levy to fund the district is on the ballot for Waitsburg reside...
ROUTE BUS DRIVER Minimum qualifications: Class B CDL, air brake restriction lifted, student endorsement, passenger endorsement. Training is available. For additional information please contact: Colter Mohney at (509) 337-6301 ext. 3400 cmohney@waitsburgsd.org Position is open until filled. SUBSTITUTES Waitsburg School District has immediate openings for substitute school bus drivers, substitute teachers, substitute classroom para-educators, substitute custodians, and substitute food service assistants. Application materials are available...
WALLA WALLA—A new nonprofit organization, Walla Walla Historic Cemeteries, will be leading a tour of three abandoned cemeteries on Saturday, October 26. The event is sponsored by the local chapter of the Archaeological Institute of America in honor of International Archaeology Day. Participants will board a bus provided by Walla Walla University at 9:00 a.m. which will take them to three area cemeteries. Attendees will have a chance to tour each site and participate in an assessment of its needs, as well as help with plans for mapping each c...
October 16, 2019 Terry Jacoy, Kevin House, Jim Romine, Kate Hockersmith and Mayor Marty Dunn were present, K.C. Kurkendall absent. Public Comments Commercial Club president, Joy Smith, presented the agenda for a design charrette on the proposed Touche Valley Trail. This event will be held October 26, from 5 – 7pm at the Columbia County Fairgrounds Pavilion. Smith also stated that this year’s Christmas Parade will be in the name of the late Deputy John King. New Business 2020 preliminary budget items were discussed. City administrator, Ran...
Karen Tonne is a 10-year veteran of the Prescott School Board. She sees the biggest challenge facing the distict as "funding all programs for all students. We need to consistently send information to state legislators to remind them of the deficits we face daily." When asked how she will maintain standards in an era of declining enrollment she noted that, "the district has been very astute in saving monies through the years to help in times of student declining numbers. We set our budget with...
October 16, 2019 DAYTON—Good News in Dayton Schools: The Dayton School District Middle and High Schools have partnered with HomeStreet Bank and the local food bank to provide snacks to students at the end of the school day. 976 snacks were served to students in the month of September. During the month of October, the schools have served more than 290 lunches to students. The monthly average in the past has been between 240 and 250 lunches. Lunches are not part of the snack program. “It creates some lines on some days, but it’s nice to see s...
October 17, 2019 WAITSBURG—Ross Haman, Christy House, Lisa Morrrow, Stephanie Wooderchak, Mark Pickel were present, Randy Hinchliffe and Jason Kaehler were absent. Secondary Principal Stephanie Wooderchak announced that Parent/Teacher conferences will take place November 6 and 7. Preston Hall and Waitsburg High School students and staff attended the Character Strong training on September 26 and 27. The curriculum helps students develop a stronger self-identity, guide them safely through personal challenges and help them to feel a sense of c...
DAYTON—The Dayton School Board is considering whether to have Educational Services District 123 assist with the search for a new superintendent to replace Doug Johnson, who is retiring at the end of the school year. At last week’s Board meeting ESD 123 Superintendent Darcy Wiesner and his team at the ESD discussed the whole process with the Board of Directors. “We are here to work with the Board and community to do the search the way you want it done,” he said. The importance of hiring a super...
DAYTON-In The First 45 Years: A History of Cooperative Extension in Washington State, published by Washington State University press, in April, 1961, author Russell M. Turner discusses the importance of early efforts by state college and experiment station researchers to get their research into the hands of farmers. Turner wrote that Dr. W. J. Spillman at the State College of Washington, in Pullman, said in his 1897 station report that the demand for information exceeded the ability to meet it....
I am one of, if not the most impatient person in the world. Anyone who knows me will attest to the fact that I do everything at high speed, and it seems as I age, time flies by at warp speed. So, you can understand I applaud one of the greatest inventions ever—the microwave. A “baked” potato in 5 minutes is my definition of heaven. However, Thanksgiving is approaching, so I think the lowly potato deserves better than a zap in the microwave. In keeping with my need for speed, I have two “go t...
WALLA WALLA-Jimmye Turner and Glenn Morrison along with five of their band member friends will perform on Thursday, November 7 at 6:30 p.m. at the Fort Walla Walla Museum. The musicians will share traditional country songs from the late 19th century to the mid-20th century exploring the roots of country music from Appalachian Mountain tunes and old gospel songs to cowboy western and honky-tonk hits. The songs will be sung and played on banjo, dulcimer, autoharp, fiddle, guitar, mandolin, metal...
