Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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WAITSBURG-The American Legion Auxiliary hosted its annual Kids' Shopping Night at the Waitsburg Town Hall on Monday, December 6. Volunteers and vendors set tables with great gifts at kid-size prices and complimentary gift wrapping. There was a wide variety of gifts, including items perfect for that hard-to-shop-for parent – Dad. And for the young shoppers, there were plenty of refreshments to keep them energetic. A big thanks to the Auxiliary, who worked hard to offer gift solutions for W...
WAITSBURG-Contest organizer Cindy Daves was pleased to announce the winners of this year's Christmas Lights Contest. Congratulations to Kenny and Vikki Foxe, Diana and Anthony Messenger, and Gabe and Jessica Kiebel. The winner for Best Business Christmas Lights is Blush Salon. The two honorable mentions for best business Christmas Lights are Simply Sawdust, and Ten Ton Coffee....
WAITSBURG-Thanksgiving is over, and Christmas decorations can come out of storage. The big tree is in place with lights, ready for the Waitsburg Elementary School students to bring their decorations. The FFA has delivered the little evergreens to the Main Street sidewalks. Each year, business owners, public groups, and families purchase the trees to decorate for awards announced at Hometown Christmas. The CCWWFD2 put up the garland and lights on the Main Street Light posts. And the holiday...
The Waitsburg School Board of Directors is seeking feedback from community members as well as students and parents/guardians of the Waitsburg and Dayton communities regarding your thoughts and interests in the future of the Dayton-Waitsburg athletics combine. One response per person please! The survey will close at 5:00 PM on Thursday, December 9th. Thank you! Go to https://tinyurl.com/2nejypfn...
DAYTON-Another year and another great start to the holiday season. The Dayton Chamber of Commerce pulled out all the stops for the 2022 Christmas Kickoff weekend. So many ways to celebrate with ugly sweaters on the run, visits from reindeer and Izzy the camel, the Festival of Trees, the Lighted Parade, Santa, and fireworks. There were plenty of shopping opportunities, a grinchy movie with popcorn, mule-drawn hayrides, and loads of local food, wine, spirits, and beer. It always takes a lot of...
DAYTON—The Board of Trustees held its regular meeting on Monday, November 28, 2022, which included a public meeting on the proposed budget. All Trustees were present for the meeting. Approximately 30 people attended in person, with another ten or more on zoom. Before the public meeting on the budget began, Todd Vandenbark, Director of Library Services, presented his director’s report. The Director said he would soon hire an independent contractor to provide cleaning services for the library. No one answered the job posting until after the lib...
WAITSBURG-Waitsburg High School seniors Natalie Teal and Levi Boudrieau will be honored as Walla Walla Exchange Club Youths of the Month for November at a luncheon on December 5. The HS staff nominated the students for their academic excellence and service to the school and community. Exchange Clubs across the nation are working together to strengthen our communities by supporting Americanism, service, youth activities, and child abuse prevention. The Walla Walla Exchange Club program honors...
Friday, December 2nd Shopping at Gaudy Gals and Nancy’s Dream Garden Friday through Sunday Live music at American 35 with Calico Bones from 7:30 to 9:30 pm, All Ages and free Veterans Benefit Bingo at Waitsburg Elementary doors open at 5 pm Saturday, December 3rd Holiday Vendor Event at Town Hall 9 am to 5 pm Saturday and Sunday The Grinch will pose for pictures and fun at Ten Ton Coffee from noon to 2 pm Encanto and CoComelon Costume Characters a Town Hall and Main Street, Saturday, noon to 3 pm Children’s Cookie Decorating at Town Hall, 1 p...
WAITSBURG-This year, Gloria Wilson and her niece Becky Wilson, invited the community to a Thanksgiving Potluck at Waitsburg Town Hall. Everyone was welcome to attend and bring a side dish to share. The Wilsons provided ham, turkey, dessert, and trimmings, as well as games and entertainment to celebrate Thanksgiving. "After celebrating Thanksgiving alone for the past two years because of COVID-19, The Henze Family of five was delighted to join Gloria, Becky, their family, and friends for a...
DAYTON – The Dayton School Board held its regular meeting on November 16, 2022. Members of the school board were present, Chair Jeffrey McCowen, Grant Griffen, Korinda Wallace, Aneesha Dieu, and Zac Fabian. Also present were Superintendent Rich Stewart and Business Manager Jana Eaton. Resident Jeff Milsten offered the following proposed resolution to the Board: “All teachers in Dayton Schools are encouraged to always teach factually, always teach truthfully and without bias. This includes teaching the reality that Jesus Christ is the most inf...
DAYTON-This weekend is the 2022 Christmas Kickoff in Dayton, Wash. Every year, the community comes out and proves that it is the town that still believes. Preparations started with volunteers who created the Festival of Trees in the historic building at 219 E. Main Street. Organizations and groups have been working on their lighted floats for the parade up Main Street on Friday, November 25, at 6:00 p.m. After the parade, sing along with the choir at the tree lighting in front of Elk Drug,...
HUNTSVILLE-With Thanksgiving here and Christmas coming in hot, the holiday season is in full swing. There is so much to love this time of year, whether it be the seasonal food, cool temperatures, fall colors, or twinkling lights. The Corner Village is a goldmine of holiday gifts and seasonal décor. If shopping for yourself or others brings joy, you will want to know about one of the area's best-kept secrets. Nestled along the highway between Waitsburg and Dayton in Huntsville is the mother an...
WAITSBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 401-100 WALLA WALLA AND COLUMBIA COUNTIES, WASHINGTON NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE is hereby given that the Board of Directors (“Board”) of Waitsburg School District No. 401-100, Walla Walla and Columbia Counties, Washington (“District”) will hold a Special Meeting (“Meeting”) on November 29, 2022, commencing at 5:30PM, in the Waitsburg Elementary School Library, located at 184 Academy Street, Waitsburg, Washington 99361, as well as remotely via zoom video conferencing at (with telephone access at 1 (253) 215-8...
COLUMBIA COUNTY-Jack Miller has defeated the incumbent Charles Amerein in a tight race for a seat on the Board of Columbia County Commissioners, representing District 3. Miller garnered 51.95 percent of the vote, narrowly defeating incumbent Amerein by 89 votes. Sheriff Joe Helm has defeated Deputy Jeff Jenkins for his next four-year term as Sheriff in Columbia County. Helm received 61.95 percent of the vote. Former County Auditor Anne Higgins resigned from the auditor's office last August, afte...
DAYTON- The Dayton City Council held a regular meeting on October 11, 2022. Mayor Zac Weatherford and council members Teeny McMunn, James Su’euga, Kyle Anderson, Laura Aukerman, Dain Nysoe, and Tiger Dieu were present at City Hall. Shannon McMillen was absent. County Commissioner Ryan Rundell gave the emergency management report and announced the new director, Tina Bobbit, who will begin on December 1, 2022. Sheriff Helm joined the meeting on Zoom. He informed the Council of his department’s programs involving the school district, inc...
DAYTON – The Port of Columbia Commissioners held its regular meeting November 10, 2022, at the Port’s conference room and on Zoom. Commissioners Genie Crowe, Seth Bryan, Johnny Watts, and Executive Director Jennie Dickinson were present. Members of the public attended using Zoom and in person. In the public comment portion of the meeting, Melissa Bryan requested an update on the status of 214 E. Main, the former Woody’s Bar & Grill. An update was given later in the Director’s report. The Port Director introduced Abbi Russell and Sarah Sieloff f...
WAITSBURG-On Thursday, November 10, the Waitsburg School District honored veterans with a performance titled "We Honor Our Veterans." Music teacher Elizabeth Jagelski, high school teacher Roseann Groom, and others organized a spectacular program for Veterans, the community, and students. Secondary Principal Stephanie Wooderchak welcomed Veterans, senior Natalie Teal emceed, the high school ASB leadership class presented flags, and sophomore Marion Duncan performed the Star-Spangled Banner. The...
Election results as of the last ballot counts for competitive races in Walla Walla and Columbia Counties. Results will change as all ballots are counted, and counties post results. Full results for Columbia County are available at https://tinyurl.com/3ap7t9e2 Full results for Walla Walla County are available at https://tinyurl.com/28ap2kuu. Columbia County competitive races This is not the final ballot count for Columbia County. As of Nov. 8, 8:24 p.m. there were 1,942 ballots counted and 217 ballots still to be counted. The next ballot count...
DAYTON – The Dayton School Board held a work session meeting at 6:30 p.m., November 2, 2022, at the Dayton High School library. All school board members Chair Jeffrey McCowen, Grant Griffen, Korinda Wallace, Zac Fabian, and Aneesha Dieu, were present. Also present was Interim Superintendent Rich Stewart. The work session’s agenda did not allow for public comment. K-12 Dean Hannelee Farrell briefed the board members on the Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) program, which the district has implemented. PBIS focuses on con...
WAITSBURG-The eighth-grade Intro to Ag class held an AKC-style dog show. Instructor Nicole Abel had her students research dog breeds by classifications and characteristics and create a dog that matched AKC standards. Part of the students' research required watching AKC dog shows on YouTube to learn how to properly show their dogs. The students' AKC dog show took place in the high school gym with the handlers trotting their dogs and demonstrating other maneuvers for the judges. Extra points were...
DAYTON-When the Hospital District commissioners met last week, they heard from Columbia County Health System CEO Shane McGuire about substantial operational losses for Washington State hospitals in 2022, as well as other issues impacting hospitals. He shared some statistics: A 2022 survey of 97% of hospital beds across the state by the Washington State Hospital Association (WSHA) revealed a total loss of $1.75 billion in the first six months of 2022, of which $1.2 billion was in operations. The...
DAYTON – The Columbia Port Commissioners held a special meeting on October 26, 2022, to complete three agenda items postponed from the regular meeting on October 12. Commissioners Genie Crowe, Seth Bryan, Johnny Watts, and Executive Director Jennie Dickinson were in attendance. Members of the public attended using Zoom and in person. The meeting opened with a public comment period. Resident Jerry Kaiser objected to the suggestion by Bryan and Watts not to include a Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) increase for the Port employees in this y...
Activities this weekend include a Trunk or Treat at the Waitsburg Prespryterian Church Parking lot on Sunday; Axe Throwing at American 35, Friday; Witch Witches Dinner, 5 - 8pm Sunday; Gaudy Gals are hosting A Spectacular Sales Event, Saturday at Town Hall; Trick or Treating everywhere; 21+ Halloween Party at Whiskey Canyon Friday 8pm -Midnight(ish). Check out the details in the Calendar on page six.and have a Happy Halloween!...
DAYTON – The Dayton School Board held a workshop meeting on October 19, 2022, in the High School library. All members of the school board were present, Chair Jeffrey McCowen, Grant Griffen, Korinda Wallace, Aneesha Dieu, and Zac Fabian. Also present were Superintendent Rich Stewart and Business Manager Jana Eaton. During the general public comment period, resident and pastor Jeff Milsten said that though the school allows comparative religion instruction, he felt education ignores facts. He said, “the most influential person in the world, hands...
WAITSBURG—The Waitsburg City Council met for its regular meeting on October 19 at City Hall. The hall was crowded with residents who showed up to support recommissioning the siren located on the roof of the Weller Public Library on Main Street. The meeting opened with public comments, focused on using the siren for flood, fire, and other emergencies. The crowd was also in support of bringing back the noontime use of the siren Monday through Friday. The Waitsburg Commercial Club had opened a survey on the siren’s use. Most respondents sup...
