Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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Due to a composition oversight, the text of the Dayton Days court was incomplete. Our apologies to Queen Kellie Wessels, and Princesses Madeline Jensen and Darci Hall....
Air Force Airman Derek A. Henderson graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. He is the son of Ronnie Henderson of Harmon St., Waitsburg, Wash., and grandson of...
Whi le in downtown Waitsburg Sunday, I stopped and purchased a few starter plants from the hardware store. I found an unusual German Brown Tomato whose picture shows a big beef steak-style tomato with yellow and brown stripes, like those on a German Bass that swim the tributaries in these parts. I also bought a chocolate mint for the north face of my front porch and a cherry tomato for my trellis. People were happy and in no hurry, enjoying mild chitterchat and marveling about the weather. While busily touching and lifting each tiny starter...
WAITSBURG - The 107th Waitsburg Alumni Banquet was held Saturday night in the Multi-purpose room AT Waitsburg Elementary. One hundred twentytwo turned out for the dinner. The meeting was conducted by Jim Leid, President. Sally Chase Baker, ('61) from Austin, Minn., traveled the farthest. She and her husband Glen ('59) were in Waitsburg with Sally's mother ('38), Bettie Chase. Bettie is celebrating her 72nd year. She was the only one present from her Class of 1938. Jim Hanson and Ivan Keve were...
Ten Years Ago June 8, 2000 Volunteers prepare to move Waitsburg High School into storage in preparation of the start of the 4.5 million renovation project. Oma Harting and Penny Hazelbaker were crowned Ms. Chilli Pepper 2000 at the second annual Waitsburg "One of a Kind" Chili Cook-Off last Saturday. Donned in outfits resembling chili peppers with green tights, Oma and Penny were chosen by the crowd's applause. Twenty-Five Years Ago May 30, 1985 Orville Branson was accorded a double honor by the Waitsburg Lions Club on Tuesday evening at the...
Honoring The Fallen: U.S. Air Force MSgt. James Wooderchak, Retired, was the keynote speaker at Monday's Memorial Day Program at the Veterans MemorialWall. About 150 gathered to attend. The Xaudaro family came to honor Stefan Xaudarowhose name was dedicated at the ceremony. Family members attending included: Mrs.Stefan Xaudaro, Sr. and daughter Elizabeth came from Prescott; Commander StefanXaudaro, Jr. visited from his home in Newbury Park, CA; daughter, Teresa Gifler,from Hong Kong; Mr. and...
DAYTON -- The Blue Mountain Rocketeers may be one of the best kept and secrets in the Dayton area despite the group's explosive habits. Blue Mountain Rocketeers' cofounder and rocket aficionado Tim Quigg said the Blue Mountain Rocketeers is consistently ranked at the top of the national rocketry groups. "Blue Mountain Rocketeers is the premiere youth model rocketry group in the nation," Quigg said. Quigg, a senior communications officer for the sheriff's department, said beyond the club's...
Over the weekend, siblings and I celebrated our father's 90th birthday. When I walked into Papa's home he was napping with an "Architectural Digest" sprawled over his chest, eyeglasses still on. "Papa," I whispered, he awoke and smiled and the weekend began. After everyone was accounted for, we caravanned into San Francisco where one sister owns a home across the street from the harbor. This is where we'd all stay for the weekend birthday festivities. In 1941, my father joined the Merchant Marines out of San Francisco and almost got blown out...
Ten Years Ago June 6, 2002 Thirty- four members of the Waitsburg High School's Class of 2002 will participate in commencement exercise Friday, June 7. Ceremonies will be held in the newly renovated gym at 8 p.m. Tri-valedictorians for 2002 are Jessie Winnett, Hilary Bye-Hogan and Kimberly Bloor. Shannon Brason will be the honor speaker, selected by her class. Twenty-Five Years Ago June 4, 1987 Jack Otterson, recent Waitsburg High School graduate, was the only member of the Vandal track team to place in the state meet in Wenatchee last weekend....
Bart Baxter and Tiffany Standfill were married May 1, 2012 and they honeymooned at Wallowa Lake. The parents of Bart Baxter are Bert and Bitzi Baxter. Parents of Tiffany Standfill are Clyde and Betty Standfill. The newlyweds are owners and operators of Betty's Diner in Waitsburg, Wash....
WAITSBURG JUNIOR LIVESTOCK SHOW WAITSBURG -- The 4-H Waitsburg Corral Wranglers Club will be participating in the Waitsburg Junior Livestock Show on June 9 and 10. On Saturday, there will only be sheep, goats, pigs and streers. At 9 a.m. that day, there will be livestock judging. The public is welcome. The Corral Wranglers Club is open to service project ideas. The next 4-H meeting will be July 2 from 7 to 8 p.m. in the Waitsburg park. CAR SHOW THANK YOU WAITSBURG - The Waitsburg "One Of A Kind" Classic Auto Show Group would like to thank all...
DAYTON - Columbia County Prosecutor Rea Culwell said Daniel Baxter, a transient man facing 28 burglary-related charges, does not want to go forward with a plea agreement after all. Baxter was arrested last February and charged with crimes including squatting in vacant homes in the Dayton city limits and stealing items from those homes from last summer through February. Baxter, who has ties to Pennsylvania, Montana and California, faces from 0 days to 70 years in prison if convicted. Baxter...
WAITSBURG YARD SALE DAY WAITSBURG - This Saturday, June 5, there will be yard and garage sales everywhere you look in Waitsburg. The annual event has more than a dozen households signed up to sell those special items you've been looking for. You can find the sales at the following addresses: 620 E. 6th St., 701 Main St., 316 Jay St., 129 W. First St., 214 Bruce St., 621 E. 7th St., 900 Caroline, Main 4th (Baker's sideyard), 233 W. First St., 221 W. Third St., 721 Orchard and 715 Maple GEARING UP FOR GRADUATION WAITSBURG - The class of 2010...
WALLA WALLA - A Milton- Freewater man involved in a head-on collision last Friday near Harvey Shaw Road on Highway 125 died Monday. The man, Charles N. Wallace, 58, worked for the Blue Mountain Action Council and the Christian Aid Center. Wallace was a passenger driven by Eric W. Banks, 52, of Walla Walla. Police say Cody James Lynch, 23, of Waitsburg, was driving a Chevrolet Cavalier and crossed over the center line, striking the other vehicle at 7 a.m. Inattention was listed as the cause. All three men were taken to Providence St. Mary...
