Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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WALLA WALLA – The November First Thursday concert will be on November 7, 12:15 p.m. at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 323 Catherine Street, Walla Walla. Featured will be Wa-Hi vocal ensembles, Chamber Singers and Belles Voix, directed by Norbert Rossi. The concert is free but donations are ac- cepted which will be given to the Christian Aid Center, the charity chosen by the performers. On November 14, Pianist Haskell Small will perform Federico Mompou’s com- plete Musica Callada as part of his nationwide Journeys in Silence tour. This free con-...
DAYTON – The Dayton Chamber of Commerce will hold its 67th annual awards Banquet November 7 at the Runnin’ T Ranch on North Touchet Road. Social hour starts at 6 p.m. The theme for this year’s banquet is “Wild About our Community,” and guests are encouraged to wear western attire. Food will be catered by “The Q.” This year’s program will recognize and celebrate the achievements of the Dayton Development Task Force, which is celebrating its 30th year. Awards will be given out at the banquet for Youth of the Year, Business of the Year, Employee...
DIXIE – The deep or- anges and yellows blanket- ing Biscuit Ridge provided an idyllic backdrop to the Dixie Elementary School playground that, covered in bouncing dots of red and green, looked more like Christmas than fall on Friday afternoon. Those bursts of color were elemen- tary students from Dixie and Starbuck, clad in bright red and green uniforms, darting across the field in a rousing game of soccer. In a tradition spanning back further than the cur- rent administration of either s...
DAYTON - Washington State University Extension educators are offering a "Ties to the Land" succes- sion planning workshop Dayton in November. Suc- cession planning is the human side of estate planning, and is a way for families to maintain their ties to the land across multiple generations. The workshop will be offered November 16 at the Seneca Conference Room, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., North Guernsey Ave. (next to the grain elevator). Registration is $45 per family or ownership, and includes workbook, DVD, and refreshments. Lunch may be purchased at...
WALLA WALLA - The Walla Walla Valley Metro- politan Planning Organiza- tion is seeking members for a Special Needs Transportation Coalition. WWVMPO is responsible for creating a Human Services Transportation Plan for the region. The Plan will be due to Washington State Department of Transportation, Federal Highways Administration, and Federal Transit Admin- istration by fall 2014. We are hoping to use a coalition to create the vision, goals, policies, project selection criteria, project list, and provide infor- mation on the services (those...
WAITSBURG -- HS MASS Band and Choir invades Waitsburg High School again on Wednesday, October 23! About 250 students from a dozen small schools from Touchet to Asotin to Oakesdale send bands and choruses to rehearse and play together for just one day. Their directors have chosen music in advance and rehearsed it with them since school started. The band will number about 150 students, which is much larger than these students normally get to play with. The choir will also be large. The music for this year's MASS is includes the choir singing...
WALLA WALLA -- Walla Walla County Commissioners are seeking applicants for the Walla Walla County Rural Library Board of Trustees, to fill an unexpired term through January 1, 2017. Information on this position is available at www.wwrurallibrary.com under the Library Board section of the website. The board meets on the second Monday of each month, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at various district locations in the county, to review library operations, authorize actions, and ensure that the needs of the library district population being served are...
WAITSBURG -- W-P Cross Country athletes are proud to support breast cancer awareness and are kicking off a fund-raiser for Providence St. Mary Cancer Center's breast cancer special needs fund. This year the athletes are selling a flashy pink and black wristband sporting the words "GO PINK!" The bands sell for $3 each or 2 for $5. Proceeds will benefit this important fund to help assist breast cancer patients in their time of need. Contact an X-C athlete or Coach to purchase ar band and show support. Bands will be sold at the Homecoming vol...
POMEROY -- The Pome- roy Chamber of Commerce would like to invite vendors to participate in their annual Craft Fair to be held Decem- ber 6 from 11a.m. to 6 p.m. and December 7 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Spinner's Hall in Pomeroy. Interested vendors should contact either Hollie Geiger at Sterling Bank 843-1895 or Corky Slaybaugh at 843-3455 or email her at rich_ corky @ho- tmail.com for more information and to reserve your table. Bring homemade crafts, art, baked goods, jewelry, cosmetics, toiletries, paintings, candles, purses, clothes,...
A bby Schrader of Adrian North Dakota and Brad Grende of Waitsburg, Wash- ington, wed June 29, 2013, at St. James Basilica, Jamestown, North Dakota. Father Al Bitz officiated. The bride is the daughter of Scott and Donna Schrader of Adrian, North Dakota. Grandparents are Donald Schrader, Jamestown, ND, and Ann Paulsen, West Fargo, ND. She graduated in 2004 from Lithchville Marion High School, ND and in 2008 from University of Mary, Bismarck, North Dakota. She works as an Occupational Therapist...
Dayton 10-8 Telephone fraud reported on N. Guernsey Avenue. Reportof harassment on S. 2nd Street. Report of abandoned trailer on Hartstock Grade; unable to locate. 10-9 Gunshots heard, concerned parties may be shooting at elk; transferred to Fish & Wildlife. Non-injury accident on LewisGulch Road; vehicle hit by deer. Theft on Magee Road; cop- per wire taken, several vehicles and Connex boxes prowled.Report of citizen impersonating a deputy over the phone,under investigation. Two dogs and a goat loose on PayneHollow Road; owner located. 10-10...
WALLA WALLA - The Blue Mountain Veteran's Coalition & Echo Company 181 BSB will be sponsoring the Veteran's Standdown on Wednesday, October 16 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will take place at the Walla Walla Fairgrounds Community Center at 363 Orchard Street in Walla Walla. All military veterans are welcome with a special invitation to homeless veterans. The following services will be provided at no charge: Eye exams, dental exams, veteran benefit officers will be available, PTSD counseling, employment services, haircuts, showers, hygiene...
WALLA WALLA -- Tickets are now available for the Fall Furr Ball which takes place October 19, 2013 from 6 p.m. to midnight in the Walla Walla County Fairgrounds historic pavilion. The evening begins with a host social hour, silent auction, and gaming in our faux casino, followed by dinner, live auction and dancing to the lively music of "Penrose Lane." Tickets are $50 per person, with reserved tables for eight guests available as well. Please help make this year's event successful by being a sponsor, purchasing tick- ets, making a generous dona...
DAYTON - An infor- mational meeting with the Community Council will be held at 5:30 p.m. in the Weinhard Hotel Lobby. Community Council offers citizens the opportunity to help prioritize community issues, learn more about them and to influence policy. The upcoming topic is "Reducing Food Insecurity" in our region. All area residents are welcome....
Shriners Hospitals for Children, sponsored by the Blue Mountain Shrine Club, will be providing a free screening clinic on Saturday, Oct. 5 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. No appointment is necessary. The screening will be held at Adventist Health/Medical Group, 1125 South 2nd Av- enue, Walla Walla. The Shriners Hospitals for Children of Spokane provides expert pediatric care in ortho- pedics (bone, joint or muscle injuries or conditions). All care is provided in a family- centered environment regard- less of a patient's ability to pay. For more...
WALLA WALLA -- The First Thursday October 3rd concert will be held at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 323 Catherine Street in Wal- la Walla from12:15 p.m. to12:50 p.m. Featured will be Ethan Maier, pianist, and Josh Melander, violinist, from Whitman College. They will be playing a mixture of jazz, classical and original compositions. The concert is free but do- nations are gladly accepted and will be given to Blue Mountain Heart to Heart, the charity of the performers' choice. For more information contact Tanya: tanyah@stpaulsw...
WSU Extension office in Walla Walla County has hired a new Extension Fac- ulty to provide regional assistance for Agronomy and Dry Land Cropping Systems. Wayne Thomp- son, previously a Research Agronomist from Texas A&M Extension Service, will start on October 21. Wayne Thompson re- ceived a Master's Degree in Agriculture (Soil Science and Agronomy) from the University of Minnesota, St. Paul and a Bachelor's De- gree in Agronomy and Pest Management from Iowa State University of Science and Technology, Ames. Mr. Thompson will be re- sponsible...
Waitsburg Garden Club meetings will be held the third Saturday of each month. All meetings will begin at the Coppei Coffee Shop with a half hour general exchange of information. Then, whoever would like may join a tour of the selected garden or re- lated location, guided by the owner/gardener. No dues, no committees, no officers. Easy, fun, helpful! Next meeting: Saturday September 21st 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. - Meet other members and enjoy a quick exchange of information on plans for the group. 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. - Tour of Kate Hockersmith's...
ASSE International Student Exchange Programs (ASSE) is looking for outgoing people to serve as Area Coordinators in the Western Region of the United States. ASSE provides academic year and semester exchange programs in the United States for high school-aged students from around the world. Students are 15-18 years old, have passed a series of academic and character requirements, and are anxiously awaiting an opportunity to embark on their American adventure. Area coordinators will recruit and screen new Area Representatives, supervise and t...
What: Christian Woman’s Connection Where: Seneca Activity Center, 104 Green Giant Camp Rd. Dayton, WA. When: September 11, 2013 Time: 11:30am to 1:30pm Catered by: The Touchet River Catering Cost: $10.00 Words of Encouragement: Jan Boom, from Rich- land OR. shares a delightful and inspiring weave of stories, both humorous and tragic. Special Feature: Betsy Nemitz will share her expertise on growing, drying and cooking herbs. Special Music: Cougar Henderson of Waitsburg, Wash. will share vocal selections. Reservations are needed no later than t...
Walla Walla county and the cities of College Place, Waitsburg and Walla Walla have committed to partici- pate in National Preparedness Month to increase preparedness throughout the U.S. The event, now in its ninth year, is a nationwide, month-long effort hosted by the Ready Campaign, Citizen Corps and locally by Walla Walla County Emergency Management encouraging households, businesses and communi- ties to prepare and plan for emergencies. Emergencies can hap- pen anytime and anywhere without notice. One of NPM's key messages is encouraging...
Please join us in honoring Zonia Dedloff for 22 years of volunteer work at Saint Vincent de Paul in Dayton and to show appreciation for Zonia's efforts in educating the community on the mer- its of recycling. Gratitude is expressed for 20 years of cheery notes to the bed-ridden and the ill using recycled wallpaper for envelopes. A get-together will be held in the Delaney Building on 3rd Street in Dayton, Thursday, August 29th from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Let us honor Zonia and show appreciation for all Zonia has done for her community. BobbyJo,...
