Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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DAYTON – A hillside trail being created for hiking and biking behind the Port of Columbia in Dayton is ready for walkers, and may be ready for biking before the end of the summer, says trail creator Doug Hinds. The trail was started earlier this year by Hinds, who works as the local lineman for Pacific Power, and is doing most of the work on the trail himself. Hinds wants to provide people an alternative to the Touchet River Dike and other area paths. "It's for the community and people coming i...
DAYTON—The Dayton Historic Preservation Commission is interested in honoring two of Dayton’s most important boosters, Dr. Marcel Pietryzcki and his wife Mary, by replacing the entry sign at the Dayton City Park with a sign that includes the Pietryzcki (Pit rus kee) name, the DHPC Chairman, Mike Smith, told the council last week. Smith also recommended that the city and the DHPC work towards adding a monument near the park entry with an account of the Pietryzcki land donation for the park, and the contributions of the Pietryzkis to the com...
WAITSBURG – Bob Brock met his goal of driving his Patriot Jeep in the Washington D.C. Memorial Day Parade, but says "the journey is not over." Brock, who recently returned from his cross-country quest, gave a presentation in Preston Park on Saturday and shared about his experience. He said he and the Jeep, which he has come to regard as having a voice of its own, made it through many adventures and terrains. They survived a tornado in Indiana, crossed the desolate Dakota badlands, gave three l...
WAITSBURG – Operating and maintaining the Waitsburg City Pool can be a drain on the city's budget, but council members continue to agree that keeping the community asset up and running is worth the effort and expense. This year, several community groups have stepped in to lend a helping hand. The donor that has sponsored Saturday swims in recent years has bowed out this year, which means the pool will be open on weekdays only. City Manager Randy Hinchliffe told the city council that, s...
Seniors Haley K. Akes 4.0 Jacob M. Dunn 4.0 Taylor A. Hays 4.0 Selina L. Mercado Taylor B. Spoonemore Joseph D. Leamy Emily A. Adams Analisea L. Araya Nathan W. Aronson Nicolas G. Kitselman Skylar Wood Timber M. Frohreich Sydney G. Fowble DeJay A. Meyer Lexi R. Brannock Juniors Robert C. Walsh 4.0 Kitty K. Lambert Ariel J. Sandau Chloe R. Pearson Deja A. Williams Tyler J. Wood Brandon T. Boudrieau Thomas R. House Sophomores Leena L. Baker 4.0 Mackenzie D. Forney 4.0 Loren C. Negron 4.0 Riley A. Witt 4.0 Kelsey K. Alleman Devon R. Harshman...
DAYTON – The 23rd annual All Wheels Weekend was a success, as numbers for the famous Show & Shine on Saturday returned to normal. Last year's weekend was beset by wet weather throughout the three days, while this year saw wind and rain on Friday evening during the downtown cruise. However, sunny skies prevailed Saturday and Sunday, and the number of cars downtown recovered. "Turnout was good, but we've had larger years," said Bette Lou Crothers, committee chair for All Wheels. "It was a...
Josilyn Fullerton and Jenna Phillips led DHS graduating seniors through a crowd of enthusiastic elementary school students during a Gown Walk last week prior to graduation on Saturday. Read about Dayton's commencement ceremony on Page 6 and Prescott's graduation on Page 5....
DAYTON – Based on recommendation from the Columbia County Planning Commission, the application for a conditional use permit by Trailhead Cannabis Co. to open and operate a retail marijuana store in the county was approved on June 6 by Columbia County Land Use Hearing Examiner, Andrew Kottkamp. The proposed site for the store 36711 Hwy 12, is on a .34-acre parcel on the north side of Hwy 12, just west of Dayton. The site is outside city limits, in an area of commercial and light industrial uses. According to the Columbia County Planning and B...
DAYTON – Friday will mark the beginning of Dayton’s 23rd annual All Wheels Weekend festivities. The events showcase many classic automobiles of all makes and models, and brings as many as 400 participants some years. Early registration will be held Friday from 4- 7 p.m. at the corner of First and Main Streets. An optional scenic cruise around the area is held during the afternoon. The band “Cruise Control” will perform at Second and Main from 6 - 9:30 p.m., coinciding with the presentation of cars from 7:30 - 9 pm in the HomeStreet bank pa...
WAITSBURG – It was the guys cooking for the gals as the Waitsburg Lions Club members wrapped up their year with a traditional Ladies Night thank you dinner of hamburgers salads and oysters, on Tues., June 6. After dinner, Kevin House was named Lion of the Year, Dan Cole received the prestigious Melvin Jones Award, and a new slate of officers was installed. It was business first for the Lions who raise and return thousands of dollars to the Waitsburg community each year. Cardinal's Nest S...
WAITSBURG – Preston Hall ended the school year with an extra push of school spirit during their annual Spirit Week on June 7, 8, and 9. Classes competed in different themes and competitions. The eighth graders were announced Spirit Week winners and were the first to receive ice cream bars on Friday. Wednesday was "Twin/Matching Day" and the sixth grade received five points for the highest number of participants. Sixth graders Andrsa Gonzales and Sarabeth McGowen were voted "Best Dressed" and e...
Graduates are looking happily to the future PRESCOTT – Thirteen Prescott High School seniors were all smiles as they walked the aisle to collect their diplomas at the 2017 commencement ceremony held in Stueckle Gymnasium on Sat., June 10. The smiles were fitting for a class who chose the Dr. Suess quote, “Don’t cry because it’s over. Smile because it happened,” as their motto. Christian Caro led the flag salute, followed by Superintendent Brett Cox who introduced the class and welcomed...
Eduardo Perez Valedictorian Award $150.00 Tiffany Robinson Salutatorian Award $100.00 Maribel Mendoza Jack Smiley Memorial Scholarship $1,000.00 Kenneth Garner Scholarship $1,500.00 Elizabeth Perez Prescott Lions Scholarship in Memory of Sam Erwin 1,000.00 Roberta Kraemer Scholarship $1,500.00 Michelle Cardenas Pulgari Aiyeku-Turner/Jackson Family $700.00 Jacobson Family Scholarship $200.00 Andre Potts Prescott Education Association $1,000 Oscar Garcia William Falconer Scholarship $1,000 Ivan Figueroa Walla Walla Rotary Club $1,000. Prescott...
Waitsburg School board members hosted a retirement open house for departing staff members, Carol Clarke, Mel McWhorter, and Dinah Lindsey on June 7....
Elementary school students from Waitsburg and Prescott wrapped up their school year with a visit to the Bruce House museum on Monday and Tuesday of last week. Students learned local history from Gary Lentz, practiced their sewing skills, sang songs, listened to bluegrass music, and learned the proper etiquette when attending a pioneer school....
DAYTON – Dayton High School gave its final sendoff to 34 young adults as they move on to the next part of their lives. The Class of 2017 received a warm welcome from loved ones on Saturday as they entered the gymnasium to the fanfare of Pomp & Circumstance. Following their entrance, Class President Cal Martin led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. Salutatorian Jenna Phillips then walked to the podium to give a speech to her fellow classmates and community members. Phillips spoke of how f...
DAYTON – Columbia County Health System is offering Memorial Bricks for sale as part of a fundraiser for the Dayton/Waitsburg Community Health Foundation Fund, said Steve Stahl CCHS Human Resources Director. The bricks will be used to face two pillars at the new main entrance of the hospital. Additional bricks will be used to build a wall at the Emergency Room entrance, he said. The cost for each 8x8 inch brick is $150. One brick can handle 3 lines of 18 characters each, with the addition of o...
DAYTON—After reviewing student participation numbers for fall, winter, and spring sports for both Waitsburg and Dayton, and after much discussion about the pros and cons of combining for additional athletic programs, the DSD Board of Directors approved a motion to go forward with the athletic combine between Dayton and Waitsburg schools. Board members indicated they would like to move forward with all teams being combined, but would support beginning with the middle school. Elementary School Pri...
New facility should be ready to provide after-school activities by January DAYTON-Dan and Ginny Butler, of Dayton, have begun the process of purchasing the former bowling alley, on Cameron St. in Dayton. They plan to establish an after-school care and enrichment program for children living in the Dayton and the Waitsburg school districts, as well as for other community events. The Dayton School Board has identified a need for a place that is safe and secure for kids to go after school and...
WAITSBURG – The Waitsburg fairgrounds was bustling as participants and viewers arrived to attend the 63rd annual Waitsburg Livestock Show and Fair on Sat., June 10. The longstanding Waitsburg tradition – originally known as the Waitsburg Junior Livestock Show – was once open only to 4-H and FFA members, but now welcomes open class entries from youth and adults in Walla Walla County. Results from this year's fair can be found below. While garnering tidbits for Pioneer Portraits we found the a...
Goat Showmanship 4-H Champion – Sydney Fowble 4-H Reserve Champion – Luke Nelson FFA Champion – Grace Coulston FFA Reserve Champion – Timothy Daves Beef Showmanship 4-H Champion – Amy Farley FFA Champion – Jared Farley Sheep Showmanship FFA Champion – Celeste Plummer FFA Reserve Champion – Alyssa Drader Rabbit Overall (4-H/FFA) Showmanship Champion – Becky Holderman Reserve Champion – Annaka Roland Poultry Showmanship 4-H Champion – Laura Hill Dog Showmanship 4-H Champion – Marin Rugraff 4-H Reserve Champion – Erin Chapin Round Robin 4-H Champi...
State 4-H Shotgun Shoot earns Timothy Daves a spot at Grand Island, Neb. competion WAITSBURG – Training and hard work paid off for 4-H sharp shooter Timothy Daves, whose performance in the Washington State 4-H Shotgun Shoot in May earned him the opportunity to compete in the National 4-H Shooting Sports Competition in Grand Island, Neb. Daves knew he would perform well in the trap category, where he placed 4th in the senior division. He has spent the last two years as a participant of the P...
WAITSBURG – Beginning Monday, all Waitsburg children will once again be able to receive free, nutritious lunches and breakfasts through Waitsburg school district’s participation in the Simplified Summer Food Program for children. Breakfast will be served from 8-8:30 a.m. and lunch from 11:30 a.m. to noon at the Waitsburg Elementary School multipurpose room, at 184 Academy. Meals will be made available, free of change, to all children 18 years of age or younger. There are no income requirements to receive the meals. Meals will be served Mon...
Alexus Wanlarbkam: WWCC Foundation $900.00 Ally Chapman: John Israel $500.00 John Hinchliff/Pheasants Forever $500.00 Merwin & Alethea Neace & Family Memorial $600.00 Gailord & Jean Nelson $500.00 Archer Ranch $500.00 Floyd L. & Eugenia Darnell Norgaard $450.00 Columbia County Fund $1,500.00 Benjamin Kleck: John Israel $500.00 Ben Dickinson Memorial $500.00 Guy and Nyda Prater $500.00 Gailord & Jean Nelson $500.00 Ward & Vera Hoskins Memorial $1,000.00 Dayton Booster Club $400.00 Floyd L. & Eugenia Darnell Norgaard $450.00 WSU Nichols, Frank &...
It's that time of year again. School is out for summer and the libraries are offering educational fun with their summer reading programs. This year, Waitsburg, Dayton, and Prescott libraries are all using the theme "Build a Better World." Waitsburg The Weller Public Library will host its summer reading program on Monday afternoons from 1:30 – 2:30 p.m., from June 26 through July 31. This year's theme is "Build a Better World." The program will kick off with free root beer floats during s...
