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Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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Celebration of Life for Betty Hofer Shaded outdoor service, Saturday, June 12, 2021, at 11:00 AM The service will be held at 21 S. Fork Coppei Rd, Waitsburg, WA Dress comfortably and be prepared for a light lunch, lots of laughs, and memories of Betty to follow the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Young Life at https://giving.younglife.org/MarneHenderson in memory of Betty Hofer American Cancer Society National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Dementia Society of...
Valedictorian Speech by Koby Harris High School is really a short time in our lives, a time when later we look down the road, we realize how impactful this time was in many ways. High school is a time where we develop a lot of our personalities; traits and characteristics we will hold with us for many years and possibly the rest of our lives. We made friends when we played sports or went to each other's houses almost every day after school. We, the Class of 2021, became like a family. We would...
This was the second year Waitsburg High School graduates paraded through town in decorated cars, trucks, a boat, and a sofa. Family, friends and residents cheered the Seniors as they drove past on the way to their future....
Our jet sled bobbed near the infamous "Buoy 10" in the mouth of the Columbia River. It was a stormy September afternoon with angry Pacific surf bullying its wave action far upriver. Coho were the target, yet no one aboard complained at the prospects of landing anything willing to trounce the cut herring corkscrewing behind the boat as we drifted. Kicking back, we enjoyed the ride, and the experience of fellow fishermen jumping hurriedly for a bent rod, ripped from the complacency of a lull in th...
Recently, we stepped into a movie house for the first time in over a year to watch A Quiet Place II. I had seen the first film, A Quiet Place, at the cinema in 2019. The sequel had been scheduled for box office release in the Spring of 2020. The director of both movies, John Krasinski, who stars in the film, was adamant that the sequel not be released to streaming during the pandemic but wait until cinema opened again. Krasinski introduced the film thanking the audience for coming out to the...
Ten Years Ago June 9, 2011 It may seem ironic that Waitsburg Valedictorian Austin Beasley chose a quote from a famous high school dropout to inspire his fellow high school graduates. But the saying from McDonald's fast food chain founder Ray Kroc was on message when it comes to being successful in life. “Where there is no risk, there can be no pride in achievement,” Beasley quoted Kroc as saying. “It is no achievement to walk a tightrope laid flat on the floor.” Summer vacation starts Friday for hundreds of kids in the Touchet Valley. It will...
It's the season of backyard barbeques and neighborhood potlucks, a time when small gatherings can quickly turn into large parties. Amongst the various salads and grilled meats of your summer spreads, there is always room for a crowd pleaser casserole. And perhaps none pleases a crowd quite like the American classic, macaroni and cheese. As with any national favorite, there are countless variations and regionally specific recipes for this cheesy comfort, all of which are a million times better th...
We’re all exhausted, my hands are raw, my nails are shredded, and my feet are so sore I can hardly walk. Somehow, we made it through the first two weeks as new Dayton restauranteurs. All without killing each other, burning down the building or poisoning anyone. We have had our share of chef tantrums (him), staff silent treatments (me), stare downs (both of us) and pizza lunches. Luckily, to balance out the opening kinks and tiffs, we’ve had many laughs, happy customers and great lunches pre...
The Tour Walla Walla bike race was back in town this last weekend. Racers met up at the fairgrounds, relaxed after racing, enjoyed coffees and snacks at Ten Ton Coffee. The event was postponed last year due to the pandemic and residents in Waitsburg and Walla Walla were happy to see racers back in the saddle....
Dayton Days Royalty (L to R): Mikayla Close-John, Hannah Peralez, Jemma Anderson, and Tayla King led the 2021 Dayton Days parade. The two-day event was a huge success, by all accounts....
May 19 Theft of truck and trailer, Burbank Burglary-Garage door kicked in by unknown subject, Burbank May 25 Drug/Narcotic-Unknown subject tried to ship marijuana illegally, WW County May 26 Assault-Simple-Multiple intoxicated subjects drinking at unknown location, possibly in Oregon where an assault possibly occurred. Arrests were made for DUI’s and an FTA warrant, WW County May 28 Weapons Violation-An illegal knife was found by the TSA in the luggage of a passenger, WW County...
May 24 Suspicious activity reported. Robinette Mountain 9-1-1 call. 3rd Street May 25 Violation of court order. 2nd street Suspicious activity reported. Main Street Traffic stop. Main Street May 26 Illegal dumping reported. Cemetery Hill Found property reported. Tucannon Welfare check. Touchet Street May 27 Citizen contact, Dayton High School. 3rd Street Disturbance at City Park. 1st Street Traffic call. Maloney Mountain May 28 Fraud reported. 6th Street Traffic stop. Tucannon Road May 29 Animal call. 4th Street Threats reported. Baxter Street...
We wish we had Pam’s way with words to express our immense gratitude to the community for their love and support of our family. Pam has left quite the legacy of sharing God’s love with others. We would like to especially send a sincere thank you to the ICU staff at Providence St. Mary Medical Center for their support and care of Pam. Sincerely, The Conover Family...
GRADUATES Zachary Michael Bly Emilie Rose Bundy Stanley Cagle Shawn William Evans, Jr. Jillian Elizabeth Foxe Koby Keith Harris Antonio Herrera Katherine Marie Houchin Alvin Jason Knowles Garrett Merle Korslund Teagen Caroline Larsen Quentin Marcum Adam L. Puckett Kyler Michael Slack Grant K. Teal Colton Wayne VanBlaricom Gavin Lee Wade Kaylee Renee White VALEDICTORIAN Koby Keith Harris SALUTATORIAN Teagen Caroline Larsen HONOR GRADUATES Shawn William Evans, Jr. Kaylee Renee...
Ten Years Ago June 2, 2011 An equine virus cut the number of entries in the Dayton Days parade by more than half, but the community showed up for the annual pageant nonetheless and spirits were high, organizers said about Saturday’s sunny event. “The community support was great,” said Claudia Nysoe, director of the Dayton Chamber of Commerce, which sponsors the parade. “It was a small parade but big in spirit.” Thiry-two kids and five chaperones of the Salt & Light Youth Choir will leave June 18 to go on tour in the Seattle area. Under the...
Julia Child is famous for noting that the quality of a cook can always be judged by how well they roast a chicken. In my quest for poultry perfection, I have tried countless variations and recipes over the years. I've stuffed herbs under the skin, dry rubbed with elaborate spice blends, or simply stuck with salt and pepper. I've brined, yogurt-marinated, and wrapped in pancetta. I've meticulously followed the advice of Alice Waters, Jacques Pépin, Ina Garten, and of course Julia. With each...
February 10, 1939 – April 19, 2021 Celebration of Life for Sara Wilson will be held on Saturday, May 29, 2021. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. at the Waitsburg City Cemetery. A reception will be at the Waitsburg Town Hall at 11 a.m. All are welcome....
Not Your Typical Dragon, by Dan Bar-el Crispin is not your typical dragon. On his seventh birthday, Crispin tries to breathe fire for the first time. His family is surprised when, instead of fire, Crispin breathes out whipped cream! Throughout the story, Crispin’s inability to breathe fire is treated as a problem by all of the adults in his life. His idea of a “real dragon” is deeply ingrained in his mind, and Crispin begins to believe that he will never be a real dragon himself. He leave...
We did it! We opened the café! I’m so glad we started with our “friends soft opening” last Saturday; it was a smart move. We found the kinks, what works and what doesn’t (the meat slicer). Also, since it was a private party, guests could bring wine which helped soothe and stall as we worked out various kinks in real-time. Daniel, Jaime, and I each ran a marathon as we filled glasses, turned in orders, and delivered food. We also used the experience to do a test run of our payment system w...
Seven apple varieties, previously believed lost or extinct, have been found in old orchards in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho, according to a joint press release by The Temperate Orchard Conservancy (TOC) and The Lost Apple Project (LAP). The re-discovered apples include the Almota, Carlough, Eper, Iowa Flat, Ivanhoe, Kay, and Steptoe. A team of volunteers from the LAP collected the apples in the fall of 2020 and passed them to the TOC, who identified them. The two cooperating projects have now...
The Illustrated History of Apples in the United States and Canada, by Daniel J. Bussey, is available at Jak Kaw Press. The seven volume set is currently on sale, priced at $150.00, originally $320. The series covers more than 16,000 varieties of apples found in the United States and Canada, and features nearly 10,000 synonyms and 1,400 life sized watercolor paintings, a few of which can be seen above. The author, Daniel J. Bussey, spent the last 30 years searching through countless libraries,...
Ten Years Ago May 26, 2011 [Headline] Dayton Parade a Go, Rodeo a “No”: Fear of equine virus prompts cancellation, parade to be horseless. “Thank you to all our Veterans who keep us safe and free.” Those were the words of parade co-announcer Fred Hamann Saturday morning moments after Perry Dozier flew his twin-engine Cessna Golden Eagle low over Main Street in a salute to Waitsburg and those who served their country in conflicts since World War II. April Students of the Month for Waitsburg Elementary are Sierra Vezina (4th Grade), Taylor...
In our garden, the nightshades have gone into the ground, and the countdown to tomato season has officially begun. There are few things about summer that I look forward to more than the first backyard tomato harvest. In the meantime, I will continue to make great use out of a much-loved pantry staple, canned tomatoes. From slow cooked Bolognese to zesty puttanesca, there are countless sauces that start by opening a can of perfectly ripe tomatoes. One such recipe that has garnered a cult...
