Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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Ten Years Ago October 24, 2002 There will be a UNICEF Trick-or-Treat event and carnival at the Waitsburg Elementary Multi- purpose room on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2002. Parents and children are asked to meet at 3 p.m. They will be canvassing the town asking for donations for UNICEF (United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund). UNICEF sponsors nutrition, health care, water, education and emergency relief programs for children in 118 developing countries throughout the world. The afternoon will conclude with a carnival in the multi-purpose...
There's something exciting about the pomp and circumstance in marketing wine. This time of year, the wine tasting rooms of the Walla Walla region are especially beautiful and welcoming. Wineries have made their homes in restored historic build- ings or new, state-of-the-art facilities bringing the vineyard into the tasting room with seasonal panache. Where today you will see fall vignettes lining the wine and gift shelves, tomorrow you'll be dazzled by the cheer of holiday displays. With winter approaching, I visited local win- eries to taste...
On Tuesday morning, the wheat market was camped out squarely on the middle of the range line going all the way back to the third week of July. Chicago leading futures contracts were at about $8.70 per bushel, while Portland white wheat showed $8.78 or so. The center trend line is gently lower for the period. If Chicago futures break below $8.25-$8.35 in the December contract it will imply accelerating weakness. If the market can find the drivers to push above $9, a new upward trend-line will be created. Until one of these happens, it seems...
MASS BAND IS WEDNESDAY WAITSBURG -- High School MASS Band and Choir is coming once again to Waitsburg High School on Wednes- day, Oct. 24. Southeast Washington's small schools send their high school musicians to a very special annual event called "MASS." The groups all learn the same pieces of music, then come together for an afternoon of rehearsal and an evening concert. The groups are large, and the music thrilling. This year's conductors are the legendary directors of Walla Walla High School's band and choir, Mr. Glen Mitchell and Mr. Paul...
Like a Chagall painting, broad strokes of crim- son red and golden hues brighten the countryside. The winds of change are upon us with familiar fall smells of pot roast, cinnamon apples and nettles after a light rain. This is the time of year when anything is possible. This Week's Wine: Cavu Cellars '09 Cabernet Sauvignon, $35 a bottle at Cavu Cellars. This wine is a deliberate red packed in complex tannins roll- ing in rich concentrates and a long silky finish. Es- sence of saddle leather swoosh the cheek, tongue wrapped in chicory and rose,...
Ten Years Ago October 17, 2002 Sunday night was a smoky one for Waitsburg as three haystacks at the eastern city limits went up in flames, and a lot of smoke, which settled in the valley on the clear, calm night. The haystacks, about half straw and half hay, were accidently ignited by an errant spark form construction work being performed nearby. Damages was estimated to be about $16,000 for the roughly 3,000 bales of uninsured straw and a like amount of hay bales, including barley, oat and alfalfa hay. Twenty-Five Years Ago October 18, 1987...
We live in an age of "low drama." Not the high drama of large movements or of a renaissance, but more of small, inward- pointing, divisive motivations, sometimes vicious and often without discernible cause. The world seems dif- ficult and treacherous. The wheat market has reflected such a pattern since the climax of high prices driven by drought during the summer that ended in late July. Prices have moved in sudden jumps, stops and starts in a moderate, $1 per bushel range. In the last week, Chicago wheat established the lowest price point...
The family of Elmer Hays sends thanks to all the friends and family for the many lovely cards, beautiful floral arrange- ments, wonderful food and all their acts of kindness and car- ing during this difficult time. Every act of kindness has been so appreciated. Joan Hays, Bob & Carol Hays and Russell & Diane Hays...
Waitsburg 10-09 A vehicle prowl was reported on Maple Street. Medicationwas taken. 10-13 Burglary was reported on Sixth Street. Fishing equipmentand hunting bows were taken. A vehicle prowl was reportedon Eighth Street. A DVD player and CDs were taken. 10-15 A suicide attempt was reported on Wheatland Drive.Subject was transported to the hospital by ambulance fortreatment. Dayton 10-09 A stray animal was reported on Lewis Gulch Road. Asuspicious vehicle was reported on Columbia School Road.A stray animal was reported on Cottonwood Street. A sus...
WAITSBURG - The numbers of students who qualify for free or reduced lunches in the Waitsburg School District has increased significantly since last year, said Superintendent Dr. Carol Clarke. The National School Lunch Program provides meals for free or for a reduced cost to more than 100,000 public and nonprofi t schools and residen- tial child care institutions across the nation, according to its website, www.fns.usda.gov. For school year 2012-13, those with a fam- ily of four people can get lunch for their school chil- dren at reduced prices...
YOUR TRAVEL GUIDE IS HERE! WAITSBURG -- The Touchet Valley Travel Guide for fall and winter 2012-13 is being circulated in the com- munity. This free publication includes listings for all of the restaurants, lodging, activities and fun winter events in the Touchet Valley area. If you would like to carry our free guide in your business, give us a call at 509-337-6631. SWEET ADELINES IN CONCERT WAITSBURG -- Please join the Sweet Adelines for an exciting evening of entertainment for the entire family. The concert will be held at 7:30 p.m. on...
Wine of The Week: Three Rivers Winery 2010 Merlot, a unique semi-dry red wine, swirling in a well-balanced melanges of sliced truffle, crushed bay and freshly ground nutmeg. With each sip, a late ribbon of caramel wraps the tongue before swiping the palate clean. This wine, $29 a bottle in the tasting room, pairs beautifully with red meats slathered in basil butter, range-free roast chicken stuffed in curried oranges and dried rosemary, or a layered slow- baked vegetarian casserole pelted in cracked cardamom and ooz- ing soft cheeses. The...
Charles "Chase" Sumner Mead VI was born September 17, 2012, at Walla Walla General Hospital. He weighed 8 pounds, 6 ounces and was 20-inches long. His parents are Charlie Mead of Dayton and Whitney Mead, formerly of Harrington. The grandparents are Skip and Julia Mead of Dayton, Rick and Max Becker of Harrington and Buck Badgley of Davenport. His great-grandparents are Joy Ross of Chewelah, Dottie Mead of Dayton and Ruth and Lynn Schliecker of Estacada, Ore....
The fundamental statistics around wheat produc- tion and consumption in the U.S. have a bottom line: USDA projects 698 million bushels as an "ending stock" level of wheat for this year. The con- sumption of wheat as a feed source was larger than expected because of such high corn prices in the last quarter, which is what led to the decrease in the Sept. 1 USDA stocks report that surprised the trade into a 44-cent price rally the day of the report. Beyond that short-term (one-day) rally, the price of wheat has returned once again to the bottom...
Patricia and Harlan Hulce are celebrating their 60th anniversary. They were married in Pullman on Oct. 3, 1952. They have three children, Tony, Christina and Timothy. The couple lives in Waitsburg....
MILITARY TRAINING GRADUATE WAITSBURG -- Air Force Airman First Class Ryan A. Mason graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. The air- man 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 train- ing earn four credits toward an associate in applied sci- ence degree through the community college of the Air Force. Mason is the son of Gerald and...
WAITSBURG - Ta- vis Crittenden, who has coached youth basketball in the Walla Walla area, has been selected as the new WP head men's basketball coach. The previous coach, TJ Scott, resigned last summer. Scott moved to Metlakatla, Alaska, near Ketchikan, to teach physical education, serve as an athletic director and continue his coaching career. Interviews for the coach- ing position were held last week and it was announced Thursday that Crittenden was given the job. "Tavis comes to us with...
1 a.m. to 3 p.m. - Fall Festival on First and Main Street A family- friendly, fall themed festival. Games, activities and horse and car- riage rides. "The most fun you can have at 2 MPH." With grilled sausage pro- vided by local Kiwanis. 1 to 4 p.m. - Historic home tour ($10 per person, tour maps available at Dayton Depot) Four historic homes includ- ing the Boldman House Museum and the Historic Dayton Depot (the oldest train depot in the state). Go to Dayton Depot to pay your $10 and receive your map. 1 to 4 p.m. - Art dem...
DAYTON - Dayton on Tour will feature the all- new Fall Festival, a free and family-friendly event so big, the city will be closing part of First Street. First Street will be closed between Dingle's of Dayton and State Farm Insurance for the new event, Brad McMas- ters, the Dayton Chamber of Commerce director, said. The area will be decorated with a fall theme featuring art by local students. Free activities like face painting and crafts for children will dominate the event as well as...
FREE FLU SHOTS WALLA WALLA -- A free drive through adult flu immunization clinic will be Oct. 13 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Providence St. Mary Medical Center. Free Tdap (diphtheria, tetanus and whooping cough) vaccinations also will be available. People can be vaccinated without leaving their cars, and no appointments are necessary. The clinic is sponsored by Providence St. Mary, the Providence Medical Group and the Walla Walla County Health Department. The free immunizations are available to adults age 19 and over. No vaccine for c...
Broccolini Rabe, a favorite winter vegetable is best served sautéed to a caramelized finish. The leafy rabe and its slender stocks are similar in appearance and taste to broccoli, but not of the same family. A cruciferous green vegetable, broccoli rabe is packed in Vi- tamins A, B, C, Calcium and D. Wrapped in bunches, broccolini rabe can be found in your supermarkets produce department Oc- tober through March. The Wine: Tempus Cellars, 2009 Syrah, a richly layered wine, smeared in purple ink with alluring nose cloying in cedar notes....
Ten Years Ago October 3, 2002 The USDA last week called for nominations for qualified persons to serve as members of the Agri- cultural Air Quality Task Force. The Agricultural Air Quality Task Force charter is renewed every two years and directs the Chief of the National resources Conser- vation Services (NRCS) to establish a task force to ad- dress agricultural air quality issues. The 2002 Farm Bill specifically addresses air quality issues and ties them to conservation programs. The task force will continue to be an advisory committee and...
A ngela Dee Smith and Jacob L. Adams were married in an evening ceremony on July 14, 2012. The wedding and reception were held at the home of the bride's parents, Glen and Adelle Smith, on Coppei Road, Waitsburg. The bride was attended by friends Stephanie Smith Hinchliffe and Jane Conover Waldher. Groomsmen were Jordan Adams (brother of the groom), and Greg Smith (brother of the bride). Ring bearers were Preston and Griffen Hinchliffe, Lillian Waldher was the flower girl. Angela is a graduate...
When the wheat market jumps 44 cents in one session, as Chicago wheat did last Friday, Sept. 28, and then turns back down 33 cents per bushel over the next couple of days, most wheat producers or owners just shake their heads and sigh. What is the appropriate behavior when a market seems crazy? Even with all this "shake, rattle and roll" the trend has not changed. It is pretty clear that if the price of wheat climbs up to or just above $9 per bushel in Chicago (about $8.90 for white wheat), there are willing sellers waiting. By the same token,...
