Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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WAITSBURG -Waitsburg senior Beka Adams' childhood dream of serving as Walla Walla Fair and Frontier Days Royalty - a reality she's spent the last year fulfilling - culminates this week at the Walla Walla County Fair. With only a few post-fair events on the itinerary, Adams is amazed at how quickly the year has flown by and how much she has learned. Adams earned her spot on the court last October. Returning home from a National FFA Convention in Indianapolis the night before, Adams rose the next...
WAITSBURG - This year's Fall Festival will be on Sunday, September 15. The event will begin with a nondenominational church service on the Bruce House lawn. Activities at the house will run until about 4p.m. Activities will also be host- ed in other historic venues throughout town. This year a local caterer will cook and serve Buffalo burgers at the Bruce House while another group will be selling ice cream. Businesses and groups wishing to publicize an off- site activity that is compat- ible with the Fall Festival should provide the Historical...
WALLA WALLA - Members of the Dayton Chamber of Commerce, some of which are Waits- burg businesses, can get discounted tickets to the Shakespeare Summer Festival in Walla Walla Aug. 8 -18. Presented by Columbia REA, this summer's festival features 12 performances of the bard's Merchant of Venice at the Gesa Power House Theater. The Merchant of Ven- ice shines the spotlight on themes of prejudice and redemption, timely and relevant even four-hundred years after the work was written. The Merchant of Venice will be performed in modern dress, set...
PRESCOTT - Prescott Joint Park & Recreation District will be holding a car show on Saturday, August 10 at Fieldview Park. Cars should be parked by noon. Trophies will be awarded at about 3:00 p.m. There is no entry fee. Come, park your car in the shade, and enjoy visiting with other car own- ers. Hot dogs and soda will be available....
SEATTLE - Oola Distill- ery's bourbon named after Waitsburg is now available at Trader Joe's Washington state grocery stores. The Waitsburg Bourbon name will beam from the liquor shelves at the popular chain's 19 locations, most of which are in western Washington. The California-based company has one outlet in Spokane. Oola owner Kirby Kal- las Lewis said his staff cel- ebrated the landmark retail industry entry by putting together a Bourbon-packed summer BBQ menu using ingredients at the Madison Avenue Trader Joe's near the boutique...
WAITSBURG - While several 7th Street residents have been saddened by the necessary removal of the grand old trees that lined the planting areas between their sidewalk and the newly renovated roadway, a fresh start is just around the corner. This week, yards are staked and awaiting the arrival of replacement trees, supplied by the city. As part of the 7th Street Reconstruction Project, it was necessary to remove a total of five large trees grow- ing in the planting areas between the sidewalk and...
PRESCOTT - Prescott Park & Recreation District will be hosting Karoake in the Park on Friday, July 26th at 7:00 p.m. All are welcomed to come and sing or just to listen. Bring your own chair and/or blankets for seating. On Saturday, July 27th the pool will be open until 10:00 p.m. for a late night swim. The normal gate will apply. $4 for adults and $3 for youth 6 through 17. That day the hours of operation will be from 12 noon until 10 p.m....
Paving is being delayed on W. 7th Street due to a change in schedule not previously reported to the City; new paving date is not known at this time....
Due to afterhours vandalism, the restrooms at Preston Park and the fairgrounds will be closed at 4:30 p.m. and reopened at 7:30 a.m....
WAITSBURG - "As it is now, you can't safely walk from one end of town to the other," said City Administrator Randy Hinchliffe, referencing the state of disrepair - or even complete lack in some instances - of sidewalks on residential streets. In an effort to make needed repairs and installations more affordable to homeowners, Hinchliffe has proposed that the City Council adopt a sidewalk policy that allows the city to partner with property owners, sharing the cost burden. While reside...
WALLA WALLA - The 2013 Walla Walla Fair and Frontier Days event is fast approaching and fair repre- sentatives are seeking up- dated information for the section of the souvenir program dedicated to past fair court members. If you have name changes or other corrections or revi- sions or any information that would be helpful for updating the past fair court portion of the 2013 souvenir program, please send those to wwfair@hscis.netwwfair@hscis.net, or call Connie Vinti in the evenings at 509/525-3154 with the changes. Deadline to receive these...
WAITSBURG - From a distance, the giant steel structure north of Highway 124 between Waitsburg and Prescott looks like just an- other ag building going up. Other than its unusual size, there's nothing particu- larly different about the new shop, which is expected to house the big fleet of com- bines and semis belonging to 4MC, the McCaw family's farming partnership - or at least shelter the vehicles in need of repair. But its contractor and owners will tell you it turned out to be a bit more...
WAITSBURG - At the June 19 meeting of the Waits- burg City Council, Richard Hines of Touchet Valley Restorations approached the city regarding the possible purchase of a small strip land running along Garden Street. The piece runs adjacent to the property. Hines is currently in the process of restoring on Highway 12. Hines acknowledged the potential acquisition would require the addition of sidewalks and asked about the required specifications. City Administrator Randy Hinchliffe noted that past attempts by individuals to purchase small pieces...
As a result of the Fire Weather Watch issued by the National Weather Ser- vice, Walla Walla County is declaring a temporary burn ban, to run from 10 a.m. July 2, 2013 through 6 a.m. Friday, July 5. The Walla Walla County Emergency Manage- ment Department has already issued a citizen alert regard- ing the fire watch, in view of the combination of dry air and high temperatures resulting in extreme fire danger for 4th of July time period. For the period named, Walla Walla County will be imposing the temporary burn ban on ALL burning, agricul-...
WAITSBURG - There's something new cooking at Ye Town Hall these days - tamales! Anita Hernandez of Granny's Hot Tamales is utilizing the commercial kitchen at Town Hall as home base for her new ta- male business. No stranger to the food business, Anita, who is origi- nally from the Grandview/ Prosser area and her hus- band, a Walla Walla native, have spent the last sev- eral years in Corpus Christi, Texas. There they helped Anita's mother, the "Gran- ny" behind Granny's Hot Tamales, manage...
Waitsburg City hall will be closed Thursday for staff training. City Hall will be open as usual at 8:00 a.m. Friday....
WAITSBURG - The City has purchased a new baler/compacter, making it possible for area residents to recycle cardboard lo- cally. The system was in- stalled June 11 at the Water Maintenance Facility, and cardboard recyclables are currently being accepted at the donation bins at the city shop. The city has been look- ing to purchase a baler for several years. Ever since Jack Cyr stopped collecting cardboard from residents and hauling it to Walla Walla about seven years ago, City Hall has received...
WAITSBURG - Bob- cats aren't always cause for alarm. In the case of Waitsburg's City Crew, the new Bobcat tractor has been a welcome addition to the City Shop. The shop's '78 Massey tractor was traded in last month, on the purchase of a lightly used Bobcat. The compact tractor has a full cab, air conditioning and had about 275 hours on it when purchased, according to Public Works Director Dan Katsel. It came with a sprayer, brush hog, backhoe, front bucket and forklift implements. "We'll need th...
Vendors and informational booths on sustainable topics will be on hand at WWCC's Water and Environmental Center Saturday June 22 from 9A to 5P. We will have food available for purchase and free kid's activities, including a workshop, presented by the Home Depot, from 10A to 2P. At registration, participants will receive their tour booklet with maps directing them to the seven additional tour locations and a chance to win an overnight stay at the Marcus Whitman Hotel. There are eight Tour locations, The Water and Environmental Center, a go...
The Touchet Valley Acoustic Music Project (TVAMP) is hosting Summer Bluegrass for Kids (of all ages ) each Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. at Coppei Coffee. There is no charge, but you must bring your own instrument. TVAMP helps support local music and the programs that teach it, striving to foster a love of bluegrass, old-time string band & folk music in children and young adults. The group offers classes and concerts and performs community service. Contact Kate Hockersmith at 337-8789 for more information....
Seniors: Deal, Seth R. 4.000 Leathers, Alex M. 4.000 Moss, Samantha A. 4.000 Xaudaro, Elizabeth Dozier, Logan R. Dill, Alexander L. Baker, Dakota E. Harris, Krystal Henze, Samantha L. Hofer, Katy E.Foxe, Jessica L.Smith, Michael J. Brown, Zacharie D. Shafer, BenjaminChapman, Rhiannon L. Estes, Dalton Stevens, Riley D. Gusse, Brandon J. Juniors: Pearson, Nicholas J. 4.000 Miller, Heidi I. Adams, Rebekah L. Bartlow, Nathan R.Brannock, Chelsey L.Baker, Meara M.Hamann, Kimberly A.Dorman, Haley...
WAITSBURG -- Waits- burg Garden Club meetings will be the third Saturday of each month. All meetings will begin at the Coppei Coffee Shop with a half hour of general exchange of information and nominations for "Waits- burg Garden Club Garden of the Month". Those who choose may join a tour of the selected garden or related location, guided by the owner/garden- er. No dues, No committees, no officers. The next meeting will take place Saturday, June 15th ; itinerary as follows: -8:30 to 9:00 a.m. gathert at Coppie Coffee to meet other members and...
WAITSBURG - On May Day, Waitsburg Elementary students took the first steps in a month-long walk, with the goal of providing water for the needy. Last Friday, students and staff culmi- nated the school year with an assembly where they learned that the school had met its goal and is funding a rainwater catchment and storage system for a school of 398 students in Kenya. In years past, Waitsburg Elementary School has par- ticipated in 'Walk Across America' as a fitness activity. This year, for the...
The Waitsburg Junior Livestock Show and Fair will take place on June 8th and 9th at the Waitsburg Fairgrounds. On Saturday, June 8th, judging contests will take place in the morning, followed by showmanship and confirma- tion for swine, sheep, beef, and poultry classes. On Sat- urday the applied arts build- ing is open with a multitude of photos, posters, clothing projects, baking and crafts. This year there will be open classes for everyone to par- ticipate. On Sunday, June 9th, the rabbit show begins at 9:00 a.m. and dog show at 10:00 a.m....
WAITSBURG - If you've been a spectator at a local football or softball game, taken a swim in the City Pool, or have children who use Waitsburg's track or playground equipment, you've benefitted from the endeavors of the Waits- burg Lion's Club. If you've ordered a locally-smoked turkey for the holidays, at- tended the annual Salmon Bake or Rib Feed, or recall enjoying buffalo burgers at the Fall Festivals of years past, you've supported the fundraisers that have fu- eled an impressive array of...
