Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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WAITSBURG - Waits- burg's Main Street came alive this weekend with Christmas carols in the air, children running about with bags of candy and happy parade goers enjoying light- ed floats. The fun started on Saturday at Turkey Bingo, hosted by the American Le- gion Auxiliary. On Sunday, Town Hall opened at noon with a variety of vendors. Merchants sold holiday décor, jewelry, scarves, make- up and skin care products, dolls, products to make the home smell delicious, pocket knives, caramel corn,...
The Liberty Theater's production "Annie" opened Nov. 16 and will close Saturday, Dec. 1. "Annie" is about an energetic young orphan who is taken in temporarily by a local billionaire. The vivacious young girl inspires everyone she meets to see the bright side of things because she is sure the sun will come out tomorrow. The production boasts a 77-person cast and crew, many of whom are younger than 18 years old. The role of Annie is played by Chloe Pearson and Hallyn Boggs. All photos are by...
DAYTON - A thin overcast sky and mild temperatures in the 40s greeted an influx of tourists and locals alike during the first day of the Dayton Christmas Kickoff celebration Friday in "The Town That Still Believes." The Dayton Chamber of Commerce's annual event brought people from as far away as the Tri-Cities, Spokane and Yakima to participate in the family-friendly activities and to take advantage of the Christmas sales that peppered the downtown core. Gunnar and Danika Gaethle spent a few...
DAYTON - Elementary aged kids sat gathered around a long table in the County Cupboard Tuesday, Nov. 20, piping white frosting along gingerbread cookies and occasionally sneaking a taste of the sugary snacks. The gingerbread-making session was organized in preparation for a gingerbread house making contest held in the basement of the Dayton Memorial Library on Wednesday, Nov. 21. While there were only eight entries for the contest, organizer Lois Hemphill said the event was still a success. "The...
Dayton City Council Tuesday, November 26, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. CONSENT AGENDA - Action, 1) Approval of Council Minutes for November 13, 2012 - Table, Approved. 2) Approval of Claims Vouchers as audited by Finance Committee, Approved. 3) Approval of November 15, 2012 Payroll Warrants, Approved. SPECIAL GUESTS AND PUBLIC COMMENT - 1)Final Public Hearing - 2013 Final Budget COMMITTEE/BOARD/ COMMISSION REPORT REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS UNFINISHED BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS - 1) Consideration of Ordinance No. 1823, an ordinance adopting the budget for the...
DAYTON - Employees of the Columbia County Health System will reap benefits in the form of a 2.5 percent salary increase, approved by the hospital board along with the rest of the 2013 budget for the health system. During the board meeting on Nov. 20, Chief Financial Officer John Hennessy said the cost of living is expected to increase by 1.7 percent in 2013, but because there was no salary increase last year, employees can expect a 2.5 percent salary bump across the board. Hennessy said last year the 401(k) match benefit was cut from 5 percent...
WAITSBURG -- Last Saturday, Daytonites ushered in the holiday season with the Christmas Kickoff. This weekend, Waitsburgers will do the same with the celebration of Hometown Christmas. Wherever you live, this means it's about time to start planning your family's Christmas celebration, stringing the lights, and buying gifts. I'm no better at baking a ham than you are, and my lighthanging skills leave a lot to be desired. But I'm happy to offer these tips for selecting, purchasing and giving that...
Walla Walla County Board of Commissioners Monday, Nov. 26, agenda *9:30 COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Chairman Tompkins a) Roll call and establish a quorum b) Declarations re: confl ict of interest c) Pledge of Allegiance d) Public comment period (time limitations may be imposed) e) Action Agenda Items: 1) Review submitted Employee Payroll Action Forms f) Consent Agenda Items: 1) Resolution __________ - Minutes of County Commissioners' sessions of November 19 and 20, 2012 2) Approving County warrants as follows: 4135037 through 4135270 totaling...
Columbia County Public Hospital District #1 When: November 20,2012 Dinner starts at 5:30 pm, meeting starts at 6:00 pm Call to Order Roll Call Open Comment Period .Suggestion Box Review of PreviousMinutes Calendar Review .Care Crew ChristmasParty - December 7 at6:00 pm .Staff Christmas Breakfast- December 13 at 7:30 am .Quality Team - Decem- ber 18 at 12:30 pm .Finance Committee - December 25 at noon? .Next Board Meeting -December 27 at 6:00 pm Financial reports .October Monthly Financial Report .Warrants/Write-offs/Col- lection Approval 2013...
DAYTON - City Council- man Arthur Hall announced Kim Lyonnaise was hired as the city planner at the City Council meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 13. Lyonnaise began work on Tuesday and will work 20 to 24 hours per week, Mayor Craig George said. Lyonnaise will have an office in City Hall and is scheduled to work weekly on Tuesday, Wednesday and part of Thursday. City Clerk/Treasurer Trina Cole said Lyonnaise has been working periodically for the city for the last few weeks getting acquainted, but his official start date was Nov. 13. George said...
DAYTON - A 12- by 15-foot American flag will descend from the ceiling by a motor in the Dayton High School gym while the gym full of students, faculty, alumni and veterans recite the pledge of allegiance, led by the preschoolers from Susan's Home Child Care run by Susan Schlenz. The massive gym flag was purchased by the Day- ton Alumni Association and will be presented at a dedication ceremony at about 6:30 p.m. on Dec. 1 between the boys and girls basketball games in the Dayton High School...
DAYTON - The Dayton City Council discussed an increase in sales tax as an option to bring in more revenue for the 2013 city of Dayton budget. Several increases have been proposed to help pad revenue in the 2013 budget, which were presented at the city council meeting Tues- day, Nov. 13. Those ideas proposed includea2percentincrease in utilities fees, a 1 percent increase in regular property tax and increases in garbage, sewer and water rates. The city will also consider increasing dog licensing fees, pool fees and certain cemetery service...
Walla Walla County Board of Commisioners When: Monday November 19, 2012. Tuesday's meeting starts at 9:30 a.m. and recesses at noon. Afternoon session begins at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday's workshop begins at 9:00 a.m. Where: Walla Walla County Public Health and Legislative Building, 314 Main St. Monday .ACTION AGENDA : 1) Review submitted Employee Payroll Action Forms. 2) Resolution - Declaring certain equipment as surplus. .ACTIVE AGENDA: 1) possible discussion/ decision re: any pending claims against the County .CONSENT AGENDA: 1) Resoluti...
PRESTON HALL HONOR ROLL BASED ON TERM 1 GPA 8th Grade 4.0 Jacob Dunn Taylor Hays 3.25 or Above Analisea Araya Aisy Pope Jade Alleman Emily Adams Selina Mercado Jasmine Foxe Lexi Brannock Taylor Spoonemoore Nathan aronson Morgan Forney Dylan Knowles Landon Callas Collette Ray Kyle Gradwohl Nick Kitselman Joe Leamy Julia Taylor Cameron Terry 7th Grade 4.0 Leighton Dorman Chloe Pearson 3.25 or Above Clarissa Espana Korben Duffy Tyler Wood Iris Turnipseed Taylor Jones Tom House Robert Walsh Sam McGowen Gilian Pope Anna Nerf Brandon Boudrieau Cade...
WAITSBURG - The Waitsburg FFA has come up with a new way to spread Christmas cheer through the town. Students and FFA members Heidi Miller and Kim Hamann asked the Waitsburg City Council last Thursday whether it would a Festival of Trees event to run from Dec. 2, to coincide with Hometown Christmas, and to end Dec. 31. "It's something bright and special," Miller said. FFA Adviser Nicole Abel said the topic of the Festival of Trees came up at a meeting and all of the students liked the idea and voted to try to make it happen this year to gi...
WAITSBURG - The Waitsburg City Council last Thursday took a look at a proposed budget for 2013 that doesn't include property tax or utility hikes and provides dedicated raises for city employees for the first time in four years. City Administrator Randy Hinchliffe said last Thursday night the draft budget includes work to Seventh Street in 2013, the proposed amount for the new contract with the Walla Walla County Sheriff's Office and small additions like new turnouts for the fire department. The city will also continue to fund work on th...
DAYTON - The in- fectiously energetic orphan Annie will brighten Dayton's Liberty The- ater stage this weekend, Nov. 16, through Dec. 1. The iconic red-head role will be filled by two local girls, Chloe Pearson and Hallyn Boggs. The girls will trade off nights in the lead role, which could have been difficult, but Director Elizabeth Arebalos- Jagelski said working with the two girls has been wonderful. And with a combined cast and crew of about 77 people, many of whom are younger than 18 years...
DAYTON - In anticipation of long-term construction and renovations for the Dayton School District schools, the school board last Wednesday began the investigation stage of the process. The board began by hearing a presentation from Construction Services Group who will, if selected, manage the long-term project. The investigation phase will help the board determine what kind of facility needs students in the Dayton School District have, Superintendent Doug Johnson said. Johnson said if the Construction Services Group is hired for the district,...
Dayton City Council Agenda Nov. 13, 7 p.m. *Call to Order -Roll Call *Consent agenda - action -Approval of Council Minutes Oct. 22, 2012 -Approval of Claims Vouchers as audited by Finance Committee -Approval of Oct. 31, 2012 Payroll Warrants *Special guests and public comment -Public hearing - discuss 2013 City of Dayton Final Budget - Chamber of Commerce's 2014 3rd Quarter tourism and Activities Report - Brad McMasters, Director * Committee/ Board/ Commission Report *Reports of City Officers *Unfinished Business *New Business -Consideration...
SPECIAL EVENTS Dayton Christmas Kickoff *Open Houses & Receptions Friday & Saturday, No- vember 23rd & 24th, All Day Many downtown business- es will be open throughout the day on both Friday and Saturday. Wander in and out to visit with business owners and employees. *Free Make & Take Crafts for Kids Friday, November 23rd, 10-4 Saturday, November 24th, 10-4 Columbia County Rural Library-Basement 111 S. 3rd Street, Dayton Free *A Boldman House Christmas Friday & Saturday, No- vember 23rd & 24th, 1-4pm Boldman House Museum 410 N. First St.,...
DAYTON - While local communities prepare for black Friday sales, the world- wide organization Operation Christmas Child's Dayton volunteers aim to bring the spirit of Christmas to under- privileged children. The program, which started in the United States almost 20 years ago, collects dona- tions of shoeboxes filled with small toys and personal items and ships them to children who live in war-torn coun- tries and countries classified as third world, Tri-Cities volunteer and area organizer Fay...
