Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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WAITSBURG-The Dayton-Waitsburg Athletic Combine Advisory Committee met December 11, at the Preston Hall Middle School in Waitsburg. The Board reviewed the results of the recent community-wide survey, discussed the data, and made a recommendation to both the Waitsburg and Dayton School Boards based on the information received and the feedback given by athletes, parents and coaches. Roughly 20 parents/coaches were in attendance, and roughly 20 student athletes were at the meeting. Advisory board m...
DAYTON—Chelsey Eaton, Columbia County’s Public Health Wellness Initiative/Coalition Coordinator, is leading the charge to help the members of the Coalition for Youth and Families to craft and implement a strategic plan to educate the community on prevention awareness, and raise awareness about mental health issues that contribute to substance use. How are Dayton youth doing in regard to substance use, as compared to students state-wide? In October 2018 Dayton students in Grades 6 - 11 took the Healthy Youth Survey, which they do every two yea...
With a lovely new earth-toned paint job, and a new set of fixtures, Andrea Villa has opened up her massage therapy business this month in the heart of Waitsburg at 131 Main Street. A native of Walla Walla, Villa received her training at Victoria's Academy of Cosmetology in Pasco, WA and is a Licensed Massage Therapist. Villa offers a wide range of massage modalities including deep-tissue massage, pregnancy massage and myofascial release. Her Waitsburg hours are from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. on Tuesday,...
WASHINGTON, D.C.—On Monday, Dec. 16, Eastern Washington Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-05), Republican Leader on the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce, passed the US SAFE WEB Extension Act (H.R. 4779) in the House to protect Americans from fraud, spam, and deception online. “Today, bad actors from around the world target and exploit Americans online. In order to keep people safe from criminals who wish to do them harm, we must have the tools we need to take action against foreign cyber thr...
December 1 Dispatched to Farmland Rd. in reference to a stolen vehicle, Walla Walla County, WA. December 8 Trespassing - deputies investigated a report of suspicious circumstances, on Reser Rd./Foster Rd., Walla Walla County, WA. December 9 Adult female reported the theft of go-cart from her backyard, on Erdman Lane in Burbank, WA. December 10 Hit & Run report taken in the 1600 block of Reser Road in Walla Walla, WA. Theft of Christmas decorations, on the 600 block of Lake Road, Burbank, WA. Theft was reported from a mailbox on the 100 block...
Currently, 26 million Americans have diabetes and 79 million have prediabetes. Both of these conditions significantly increase the risk of cardiovascular disease and other complications. The prevailing medical paradigm teaches that diabetes is a chronic, incurable disease, and diabetics surrender to the idea that they will struggle with the disease for the rest of their lives. Judith Holmes, a licensed clinical social worker and Dietitian/Nutritionist Jeanne Hall, will be presenting an...
This month the Dayton Memorial Library has been home to the Santa Mail Express – our direct line to Santa Claus! All kids who sent The Big Guy a letter will receive a special one back to open on Christmas Morning. Here are some great answers to the questions we asked them (any spelling/grammar errors are original to the letters): Here is one extra NICE thing I did this year… I let my brother choose the show for 3 whole days! Farrah H. Clen the litter box. Bertha F. My favorite part of Christmas is… Getting candy canes. Nina J. One gift I’m w...
WALLA WALLA—The Walla Walla Community College Quest program announces the launch of a scholarship fund for their Quest Education program for learners aged 50+. This fund will provide opportunities for community members to participate in Quest lifelong learning courses without financial constraints. “Quest is a great way to meet new friends, learn new skills, and be entertained thanks to knowledgeable instructors. Never be bored or lonely again!” – Veva Hepler Quest offers a variety of classes in a stress-free learning environment, in a friendl...
DAYTON—Jim Pearson manages the afterschool program in Dayton called the Club. When Jim Pearson first started working at the Club in September 2018, the goal for the afterschool program was to provide students with high value educational activities. It soon became apparent that socio-emotional learning was going to take precedence, Pearson said. He said some of the students are dealing with trauma, on a daily basis, which interferes with school attendance and performance. Staff at the Club are f...
Believe the hype, folks, the Cosmic Crisp, the new apple developed at Washington State University, is now available at the Waitsburg Grocery, and definitely meets the taste and texture expectations. Breeding for the apple began at WSU's Tree Fruit Research and Extension Center in Wenatchee, WA in 1997. Bred as a cross between the Honeycrisp and Enterprise apple, it is intended to have the texture and juiciness of the Honeycrisp, and the late-ripening behavior and long storage of the Enterprise;...
WAITSBURG-There is action happening at 208 Main street in The Plaza Theater building with Marilyn Johnson re-opening her gift shop Etc., while her daughter Serena Travis is remodeling the space to the right as a voiceover studio. Currently, Etc. offers stocking stuffer type items, such as Christmas decorations, candles and knickknacks, with a hope to include more craft items in the near future. The shop will be open Thursdays through Sundays. Customers are also advised to check in on their...
About 3 years ago, I announced to my friends that I was planning my farewell to Los Angeles to move to Waitsburg. Obviously, the first question was, "where?" I explained, it's a bedroom community of Walla Walla, and of course, who hasn't heard of Walla Walla? Evidently my friends hadn't. Their faces had that look of "what the heck are you thinking?" followed by a blank stare, and then, they regrouped and asked, "Aren't you going to miss the sun? Doesn't it rain all the time there?" Hey guys,...
Presents Colorful Big Wrapping ripping playing Christmas presents are fun! Gifts By: Jax Smith Hot cocoa Sweet warm Steaming boiling drinking I like hot cocoa! Chocolate By: Angel Basulto Christmas light Bright colorful Shiny hanging lighting Christmas lights are awesome! Decorations By: Cole Goff Snow Cold wet Snowmobiling shoveling sledding Having fun in snow. Moisture By: Ethan Watson Elf Red happy Running hiding tricking He is so nice! Helper By: TJ Hollingsworth Winter Snowy icy Playing shoveling cooking I like eating snow. Snow By: Kather...
No matter how soon retailers start pushing holiday deals, nothing says Christmastime quite like a poinsettia. Wrapped in its foil, the poinsettia’s deep green leaves are topped with a smattering of bright red foliage. Poinsettias (Species: Euphorbia pulcherrima) are as deceptive as they are festive. While they appear to be flowers with blooms, they are actually plants with bracts—colorful leaves, which makes sense because blooms are too delicate for winter conditions. Even the bracts are prone t...
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...
