Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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Trevor Corbin and Caitlyn Potts, owners of Wolfling Coffee, welcomed Waitsburg City Council Member Jillian Henze during the shop's test run on Saturday, November 22. The doors officially open on Thanksgiving Day, between 7 a.m. and 2 p.m. Start your day of family, friends, and cooking with a great coffee and house-made baked goods....
WAITSBURG - Waitsburg secondary students and staff meet in the Cage before each day before school begins. It is an opportunity for Secondary Principal Joe Wirtzberger and his staff to foster a positive environment and help students smoothly transition to the classroom after the morning bell. Wirtzberger makes the daily announcements, followed by faculty and student shout-outs. A teacher starts the week by giving a shout-out to a student. That student will give a shout-out to someone the...
Waitsburg staff members, Brenda Henderson, Elizabeth Jagelski and Stephanie Hinchliffe are joined by Waitsburg students and Waitsburg High School alumni in the delightful musical, "The Christmas Story", playing at the Dayton Liberty Theater. Get your ticket before the last show on December 6. Photo above: (l-r) – Waitsburg 7th grader Oliver Harvey, teacher Elizabeth Jagelski, freshman Roz Harvey, 7th grader Owen Harvey, Junior Sasha Collins, 5th grader Sawyer Harvey, WHS alumni and teacher S...
Fifteen Years Ago November 18, 2010 [photo caption] McKayla Bickelhaupt gets ready to spike the ball as the Bulldogs battle the Darrington Loggers during the state playoffs at Yakima SunDome Friday. Twenty-Five Years Ago November 23, 2000 Justin and Laverne Mayberry received word this week that Michelle Jansen, daughter of Mike and Kathy Mayberry Jansen of Crawfordsville, Indiana, will go to Reno, Nevada for the Nationals in cross country the 9th of December. Michelle's team placed third in...
Air Hockey comes to Waitsburg's new Ice (not ice) Skating Rink. The new attraction was "hockey player" approved by PocketiNet representative, Nate Ewers, who generously agreed to take a test spin or two. "I am from Maine, and this makes a Maine guy happy," he said of the experience. The synthetic ice rink will be officially opened during Hometown Christmas on Saturday, December 6, with a ribbon-cutting at noon and skating from 1 to 7 p.m. Fun for all ages, skates are provided at the...
WAITSBURG — Waitsburg High School’s National Honor Society (NHS) members have been busy this month organizing a community blood drive and a food drive competition between the primary and secondary students. Working with the American Red Cross, NHS members Hope Adkins, Sarah Daves, Sara Wilson, Karissa Potts, and Bea Karl assisted at the blood drive on November 13. One single blood donation can help save more than one life. The students thanked the 17 blood donors, including six first-time donors who gave blood. The next blood drive at the sch...
This big cat was caught on a reader's trail cam this last weekend. Luckily, cougar attacks on humans are rare. In Washington state, there have been two fatal cougar attacks and approximately 20 other recorded encounters that resulted in human injury in the last 100 years....
Fifteen Years Ago November 18, 2010 Waitsburg resident Claudia C. Abel will open Claudia's Therapeutic Massage in the Waitsburg Business Center in December. Abel, a licensed massage therapist with over 10 years of experience, is the first business owner to take up residence at the new business center. She will be available Monday through Friday by appointment. Twenty-Five Years Ago November 16, 2000 [Photo Caption] Stacy Beckman, left, and Val Woodworth show their six-by-six trophy racks, the...
DAYTON — It’s showtime as “A Christmas Carol” opens this weekend. This year’s production is a true family affair with 15 sets of family members participating as cast, crew, directors, and musicians. There are husbands and wives, parents and kids, cousins. Two families are complete with both parents and all their children on stage. This adds to the story in “A Christmas Carol,” which shows how a family can persevere through struggle and hardship to come together in the ultimate gift of love....
WALLA WALLA - Fans of the movie "Wicked" are invited to a special sing-along event at Gesa Power House Theatre on Sunday, November 16, at 2 p.m. The lyrics displayed on the screen will allow the audience to sing along to their favorite songs from the musical. Tickets are only $10, and for just $5, you can add a little team spirit with a wand to cheer for your favorite witch. "Wicked" was directed by Jon M. Chu and written by Winnie Holzman and Dana Fox. The movie adapts the first act of the...
WAITSBURG - Waitsburg Elementary honored the October Students of the Month at the PRIDE assembly on Friday, November 7. The PRIDE traits are Prepared, Respect, Integrity, Discipline, and Excellence. This month the students were honored for displaying traits that embody Respect....
WAITSBURG - The Waitsburg School District presented "Honoring All Who Served," an assembly honoring veterans produced by music director Elizabeth Jagelski in the high school gym on November 10. Principal Joe Wirtzberger welcomed the invited veterans and guests, followed by the entrance of the flags by the ASB officers. The Cardinal High School band played the Star-Spangled Banner, and the elementary students sang along. The history of Veterans Day was read by ASB President Mattilynn Carter,...
Fifteen Years Ago November 11, 2010 Six vehicles were reportedly entered over the weekend in Waitsburg, according to the Walla Walla County Sheriff's Office. Purses, wallets, credit cards, cameras, and more were taken. Nearly all the vehicles were left unlocked overnight, though several were reportedly locked but showed no sign of forced entry. Two Waitsburg households on E. 7th St. reported stolen purses with one brazenly snatched from inside a garage. The perpetrators got away with more than...
Congratulations to Martin Vasquez, Emerson Underwood, Rozalynn Harvey, and Gavin Mikesell who were named Waitsburg Secondary Students of the Month for their hard-work, perseverance, and positive impact on their school....
"There. On the crest of the ridge. Do you see her?" Matt asked as he pointed toward the protruding ears of a bedded mule deer doe. "Yup, and at least one more," I answered. "But there's no shot from this side – no backstop. Let's make the loop and see if we can come up from behind them for a different angle." The evening sun was warm upon our backs as we moved east to flank the bedded deer. My mind wandered in alpenglow-induced revelry. There's nothing quite like autumn's atmosphere, with p...
Fifteen Years Ago November 4, 2010 Veterans Coalition of Southeast Washington's Blue Mountain Stand Down 2010 will be Wednesday, November 17, 2010, at the National Guard Armory, 113 South Colville Street, Walla Walla. The 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. event is for all military veterans, with a special invitation to homeless veterans. Those attending and needing help should bring their military papers, if available. Twenty-Five Years Ago November 2, 2000 In five days on Tuesday, November 7, voters in...
"I asked Jill, 'Who needs Betty Crocker when they have a subscription to The Waitsburg Times?' I made Mr. Chavez's recently published Salisbury Steak recipe tonight, and it was terrific! It turned out just as described-- an impressive and satisfying weeknight meal. Thank you for continuing to share his recipes. Fred Antonius, Spokane, Wash....
PRESCOTT - Congratulations to two Prescott students recognized as Prescott School District's Students of the Month. Alejandro Madrigal was nominated by his ELA and Social Studies teacher, Travis Zigler, who said, "I nominate Y8 Alejandro Madrigal. He's active, works hard, asks for help, contributes, and is just an overall good student. What stands out recently is that he asked to update his essay after he received his grade -not for a better grade, but just to improve. Grrreat job Alejandro."...
WAITSBURG — The Waitsburg School District will host a special Veterans Program on Monday, November 10 at 1:30 p.m. in the Waitsburg High School Gymnasium. Led by music teacher Elizabeth Jagelski, the event will feature musical performances and readings from students in grades K–12, all dedicated to honoring local veterans for their service and sacrifice. “This program gives our students the chance to connect what they learn in music to something real and meaningful,” said Jagelski. “It’s about expressing gratitude and bringing our community t...
Thirteen Years Ago October 25, 2012 Coming off of two wins against Waitsburg-Prescott on Oct. 16 and DeSales on Oct. 18, the Dayton volleyball team was poised for attack on its senior night against the Walla Walla Valley Academy last Tuesday. However, the Bulldogs fell in a nail-biting finish after five sets against the WWVA Knights Tuesday. The game began by honoring Dayton seniors Jessica Tate and McKayla Bickelhaupt. The Bulldogs opening the first set keeping close to the Knight's scores....
Autumn is my favorite time of year for celebrations centered around food. High on the list is the colorful and distinctly Mexican tradition of Día de los Muertos. In our house, the mantle is turned into an ofrenda with photos of departed family members, marigolds, and candles. On the night of November 1st, I prepare a feast to be enjoyed by the living and shared with the spirits of the dead. These spiced beef enchiladas embrace the season with roasted pumpkin and a rich, deeply flavored...
The 2026 Waitsburg Celebration Days Royalty have been announced; congratulations to (l-r) Keely Harshfield, Kayla Kuykendall, Kinsley Timmons, and Alexis Jones....
Fifteen Years Ago October 21, 2010 [Photo Caption] Jan Cronkhite has retired after 32 Years as director at the Weller Public Library on Main Street in downtown Waitsburg. She will continue to be a part of the little community library where she has lovingly kept house and introduced a whole generation of children to a passion for books and reading. In fact, she'll return in just a week or so to do something special for young readers during Halloween. Twenty-Five Years Ago October 19, 2000...
Fifteen Years Ago October 14, 2010 [Photo Caption] Mike and Kelly Stephenson of Kennewick and their group of silent investors have signed an agreement to purchase Ski Bluewood from Stan and Nancy Goodell. They will use the business office on Main Street in Dayton. Twenty-Five Years Ago October 12, 2000 Dozens of local children participated in National Children's Day last Sunday at Waitsburg Elementary. Kenny Hull, Lillian Banie, Gracie Eastwood, Nicole Eastwood, Mariah Hill, and Paige Lutz were...
