Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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Columbia County Board of Commissioners When: January 16 10:01 Columbia County Public Works Authorized New Projects Engineer Technician 4 Job Opening-proposed the promotion of Seth Walker to Tech 4 job position.-Authorized Title 6 Non-Discrimination Agreement-Approved 2012 Bridge Report Adopt Employee Hand- book-updates to Employ- ee handbook Resolution 2013-07-Adopted Courthouse Motor Pool Ve- hicle- Road Levy Certification for 2013-Authorized to sign for 2013 Executive Session - RCW 42.30.140(4)- 10 min. no actions were taken Miscellaneous-...
Nunsense II, the second coming, opened last weekend at the Liberty Theater in Dayton. This rollicking musical comedy is the sequel to the original Nunsense, that played at the theater last year. Nunsense II continues this weekend with perfor- mances Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. Written by Dan Goggin, the Nunsense musicals tell the story of the Little Sisters of Hoboken, who, in the original musical, put on a stage performance to raise money for the burial of four deceased...
DAYTON - The thought of walking through a hospi- tal may not inspire thoughts of happy staff members and warm greetings. But for Dayton resident Evelyn Himmelberger, visits to the Columbia County Health System are all smiles. Himmelberger has been through a lot in the last few years but inspires an affectionate reception from everyone who came out to greet her during a walk through the hospital hallways on Friday, Jan. 17. Himmelberger was al- ready more familiar with the hospital than most,...
Dayton School Board When: January 16, 2013 Where: 609 South Second Dayton, Wa Meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. Call to Order Flag Salute Recognitions of Representatives Additions or Changes to the Agenda Consent Agenda Approve Minutes De- cember 19, 2012 & January 3, 2013 Approve January Bills Approve January Pay- roll Approve Donation from American West Bank to Music Program $1,000.00 Approve Donation from PTSO to Elementary ASB for $1,100.00 Public Comment Reports WAHSET Report (Washington High School Equestrian Teams) Superintendent's Report Dist...
Cheese maker and found- er of Roubideau Artisan Cheese Joseph Coniglio followed his dream from western Colorado to Walla Walla. Now, the move into Blue Mountain Station will bring it to life. When the station opens this fall, Roubideau will pro- duce cow's milk cheese from USDA Grade A pasteurized milk. Coniglio said in an e- mail he plans to distribute the cheeses at Blue Mountain Station, in the Walla Walla wine district and region- ally distribute in the Pacific Northwest. Roubideau will...
Food allergies may seem like a curse for many peo- ple, but Gypsy Girl Granola founder Suzi Tasker says the outcome of her family's allergies have also become a blessing. Tasker is finishing her sec- ond year in business selling her granola and says it has already been an interesting journey. Tasker's nearly six- year-old son, Noa, is allergic to gluten, dairy and eggs, forcing a dietary revamp in Tasker's home. The challenge initially seemed daunting, but Tasker soon found there were lots of...
For Grassroots Goats founder Terrisa Churchill and her family, it's all about the goats. Churchill runs a goat farm, which was only a hobby until Blue Mountain Station came along, she said. The whole brand is a family affair. Churchill said she and her husband both love to eat and she loves to cook, which inspired them to start making goat cheeses. The couple's youngest daughter will work as the marketing rep for the startup company while their old- est daughter will work as a cheese maker and i...
Local mead-maker and founder of Mace Mead Works, Reggie Mace and his year-and-a-half old business have already outgrown the Dayton storefront on Main Street. This year they will branch into Blue Mountain Station along with other local small business-owners. The station will serve as a production area for the rapidly growing business. Mace said the station will host red wine storage, blending, fil- tration and bottling, as well as the start-to-finish mead- making process. There will not be a...
Big Kahuna LTD What started as a challenge from his son turned into a local topping phenomenon for Walla Wal- la's Mike Rose. Rose's son challenged him to make hot sauce 13 years ago, and after ventur- ing through farmer's mar- kets, sales with local res- taurants and even branching out to other sauces, Rose has decided to make the move into Blue Mountain Station. Rose said he has always been the "Big Kahuna," dubbed such after wearing shorts and Hawaiian shirts into the office every day. The nickname stuck so well, Rose decided his next busi-...
On Jan. 20 at 3 pm, Quail Run will host a Winter-Shat- tering Sand-Between-Your- Toes Luau. This event will feature a unique light hors d'oeuvre buffet featuring Kalua-style Sliders (includ- ing vegetarian), a scrump- tious Fresh Fruit Bowl, Mac- adamia Cream Pie, Banana Pineapple Punch, assorted fresh nuts, and more. Drop in and relax while the beautiful tropics-flavored music of KIMO AHIA takes you away from the gray winter to a Pacific Island paradise. Join this festive and warmth- inducing event for the price of a donation of...
Port of Columbia When: Regular Month- ly Meeting 10 am - Jan. 9, 2012 Public Comment: 3 min maximum per per- son Administrative Items: Approve Minutes Review Monthly BudgetReport Review Inquiry Summary Consider port Policies for 2013 Leases Lyons Ferry Marina PCC Railroad - Report on Meeting with Watco Blue Mountain Station: Planning & Permitting Artisan Food Center Marketing and BusinessDevelopment Industrial Park:Maintenance Items NoaNet Easement Community and Economic Development CEDS Review Regional Signage Meet- ing Report Public Comment:...
The Stanfill family would like to thank all of our friends, neighbors and community for all their thoughts, prayers and concerns. We treasure you all. A special thanks to the Waitsburg ambulance for going above and beyond and being there for us at this difficult time. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you again. Betty Stanfill...
Port of Columbia When: Regular MonthlyMeeting - 10:00am - December 12th, 2012 Public Comment: 3 min maximum per person Administrative Items: Approve Minutes Review Monthly BudgetReport Employment SecurityDept. Review Inquiry Summary Lease Renewals Lyons Ferry Marina Annual Planning PCC Railroad Blue Mountain Station: Planning & Permitting Artisan Food Center Marketing and BusinessDevelopment Industrial Park:Maintenance Items NoaNet Easement, Electricity Community and Economic Development CEDS Regional Signage Project Public Comment: 1 minute...
Dayton City Council Monday, December 3, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. CONSENT AGENDA - Action, 1) Approval of Council Minutes for Novem- ber 13, 2012 and November 26, 2012, Approved. 2) Approval of Claims Vouch- ers as audited by Finance Committee, Approved. 3) Approval of November 30, 2012 Payroll Warrants, Ap- proved. NEW BUSINESS - 1) Consideration of the 2013- 2015 Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Dayton Washington and Council 2 Washington State Council of County and City Employees represent- ing Local 1191-CD union members, Tabled....
Ski Bluewood Opens Friday, Dec. 14, 10 am This weekend marks the 34th opening of Ski Bluewood. Regular season opening hours will be Thursday - Sun- day, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. The mountain now offers 24 trails, three terrain parks, tree skiing and the Vintner's Rdieg Snow Cat experience. Visit www.bluewood.com Skyfall Opens Dec. 14, check times Liberty Theater presents the new James Bond movie with Daniel Craig Blue Christmas Dec. 19, 7 p.m. Dayton's First Congrega- tional Church holds a Blue Christmas to honor losses and take time to grieve for lost...
DAYTON - As the winter semester draws to a close for Dayton students, Associ- ated Student Body (ASB) representatives are taking action to help reignite school spirit, Bulldog pride and keep students from getting too overwhelmed with their final days of the semester. ASB President Samantha Harting updated the school board Wednesday evening, discussing upcoming events and changes the ASB will be implementing in the coming weeks. Harting said the ASB will address a decrease in school spirit, which Harting attributes in part to the being "bogged...
DAYTON - The sweet smell of baked goods and thick custard swirl gracefully through the air when the front door opens to Dayton's business of the year, the Country Cup- board. Country Cupboard owners Chuck and Ray- lene Sursley worked in the Seattle area and wanted to find a smaller town to start a business. "We fell in love with Dayton," Chuck Sursley said. So, the couple, familiar with bakery, deli, restau- rant operation and sales, decided to open the Country Cupboard in 2004. The restaurant h...
Dayton City Council Monday, December 3, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. CONSENT AGENDA - Action, 1) Approval of Council Minutes for November 13, 2012 and November 26, 2012, Ap- proved. 2) Approval of Claims Vouchers as audit- ed by Finance Committee, Approved. 3) Approval of November 30, 2012 Pay- roll Warrants, Approved. SPECIAL GUESTS AND PUBLIC COMMENT COMMITTEE/BOARD/ COMMISSION RE- PORT REPORTS OF CITY OF- FICERS UNFINISHED BUSI- NESS NEW BUSINESS - 1) Consideration of the 2013- 2015 Collective Bargain- ing Agreement between the City of Dayton Wash-...
Dayton School Board When: December 5, 2012 Where: 609 South Second Dayton, Wa Meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. Call to Order Flag Salute Recognitions of Representatives Additions or Changes to the Agenda Public Comment Consent Agenda Approve Minutes No- vember 20, 2012 Approve December bills Reports Pre Bond Planning & Construction Management Presentation - Rusty Pritchard & Mike Casey from Hill Interna- tional (20 minutes) Transportation Report- Ed Lambert Administrative Reports Superintendent's Re- port -Progress Report Dis- trict Strategic Plan...
DAYTON - The Dayton Chamber of Commerce's Citizen of the Year, Roland Schirman, is always looking at the bright side of every situ- ation. Schirman said he always tries to be positive and espe- cially tries to make meeting and interacting with people positive. And his mantra has drawn a group of friends so large he and his wife, Betty Schirman, often can't even get all of their Christmas cards out in time to be called Christmas cards. "We have a mailing list with more than 400 names for holiday...
DAYTON - Navigating the world of higher educa- tion can be overwhelming and frightening enough on its own. Add to that the challenge of being a first generation college student with no pa- rental knowledge to draw from and the whole experi- ence can become a venture into the dark. Dayton High School Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Under- graduate Programs (GEAR UP) Site Supervisor Spring LaMere knows how difficult preparing for college is. That is why LaMere and Dayton High School...
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...
