Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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PARKS AND RECREATION LEVY PRESCOTT -- Prescott area voters are reminded that operation of the Prescott swimming pool in 2012 depends on passage of the levy included in the general election ballot due Nov.8. A 60 percent supermajority is required for levy passage. Proposition Number 1 calls for a $110,000 maintenance and operation levy to fund the Prescott pool and park for 2012. Walla Walla County officials estimate this as $0.48 per $1,000.00 assessed value. FLOOD PROJECT MONEY ON BALLOT WAITSBURG - The City of Waitsburg is asking voters to...
Ten Years Ago May 18, 2001 In this issue, the community is reminded to turn back the clock on one page, while on another page a rare photo of the fire of 1911, which consumed Mosgrove's general store and the barber shop next door marks past events. On the print the Peririne-Jonas Hardware building, now the home of Waitsburg Hardware and Mercantile, the J.W. Morgan building and others along the west side of the block can be seen. Fire hoses snake across the dirt Main and Preston intersection, which was illuminated by a single street light....
WALLA WALLA - In this November's General Election, the six-year incumbent will go head-to-head with a new contender for the chance to serve as commissioner of the Port of Walla Walla District 2. Incumbent Mike Fredrickson, co-owner of Associated Appraisers of Walla Walla is hoping to hold onto his seat to continue his work at the port. Barlow Corkrum, a real estate investor is giving him a run for his money. Corkrum shined in August's Primary Election, coming away with about 41 percent of the...
CITY LOOKS AT REMOVING BMX TRACK WAITSBURG - During Wednesday night's Waitsburg City Council meeting, the city staff and council will discuss closing the BMX track on Main Street. City Clerk Randy Hinchliffe said the track was built by the Lion's Club in 2001, however, it doesn't receive much use. The city pays to maintain it each year and will evaluate whether to keep it up and running. The council meeting is at 7 p.m. at the Lion's Club Community Building at the Fairground Facility. MASS BAND AND CHORUS AT WHS WAITSBURG -- High School MASS...
DAYTON - Next week's Dayton Chamber Of Commerce After Hours will be a block party with six businesses participating from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 19. The common theme among these chamber members is that they are either new, have a new employee or have recently moved into a new space. They include the Heim Co., Mace Meadworks, Day Escape Spa, Windermere, Hometown Carpets and Dr. Norm Passmore. Meanwhile, the chamber is seeking nominations for its awards banquet on Thursday, Nov. 3. Chamber Director Claudia Nysoe said nomination forms are...
WAITSBURG -- Walla Walla County residents will have one last chance to dispose of tires free of charge in 2011. The final event will be on Oct. 22 at the Waitsburg Fairgrounds from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and all county residents can attend the event. Participants will be asked to provide proof of residency by showing a valid driver's license or property tax statement with an address in Walla Walla County. Residents will be able to dispose of up to 10 passenger car, light truck or motorcycle tires per household. The events rely heavily on volunteers...
Here comes fall and the promise of change. Today I watched the leaves from my maple tree fall to the ground while "Gary Cooper," the gentleman kitty, stopped skittering around the yard just long enough to say, "welcome to my world," bat the catnip and lavender into oblivion and chase a squirrel into the pines! At our local wineries, Fall Release is nearing: November 4-6. But I am not waiting for the crowds, it's my cookbook editor's birthday, so I drove out to Pepper Bridge Winery, Walla Walla for a gift of wine. Winemaker, Jean Francois is...
Ten Years Ago October 18, 2001 A sizable crowd was treated to a thank-you dinner last Saturday at Ye Town Hall, where the American Legion Auxiliary surprised its guests with a few generous donations. The Department of Natural Resources compensated the auxiliary for their efforts making sack lunches at the Lions Cookshack. Gary Berndt, one of the first-incident commanders to arrive in Waitsburg on Sept. 18-stopped by Karen Mohneys to ask if he could "borrow" her pasture, and oh, by the way (did she) know anyone who can whip up 400 lunches by sun...
WAITSBURG - The big Homecoming Game is coming up Oct. 21 for Waitsburg-Prescott and the students will be celebrating the whole week before the game with spirit days and activities. The theme for Homecoming this year is Midnight Madness. The fun begins on Oct. 16 with a decorating party from 5 to 7 p.m. Students are encouraged to bring their own decorations. On Oct. 17, students will wear different colors to school to signify whether they need a date for the Homecoming dance. Students will wear red if they have a date, green if they need a...
DAYTON - By compiling ideas from residents, business owners and the Dougherty Landscape Arcitechts, the Dayton Development Task Force has a real picture of the possible future of Commercial Avenue. David Dougherty's group from Eugene, Ore., was hired recently to help revitalize Commercial Avenue in Dayton. Last Wednesday, the task force and community members got to hear a presentation and see sketches of what Commercial Avenue could be if the effort continues. The ultimate goal is to create a...
SKI BLUEWOOD JOB FAIR DAYTON - A Bluewood Job Fair for the 2011-2012 season will be held on Sunday, Oct.23 at the Columbia County Fairgrounds in Dayton from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Youth Building. A wide variety of employment opportunities is available. A list can be obtained by visiting www.bluewood.com. Ski Bluewood will open Nov.26 for its 2011-2012 season. RESOURCE CENTER GETS DONATION WAITSBURG - The Waitsburg Auto Show group donated $200 to the Waitsburg Resource Center recently. The group has donated money to the food bank for three years...
WAITSBURG - Waitsburg High School has two new faces this year and those faces look just like the regular students, they're just from abroad. Franchesco Nobili, 18, and Katharina Koch, 15, are spending time in Waitsburg this school year to learn about the culture and the country they've seen in the movies. "I thought it would really change my life," Nobili said. "A different country could open my mind." Nobili is from Magliano Sabina, Italy. He is stoic, quiet and reserved with a little nervous l...
WAITSBURG - The Cardinals Booster Club has reached its goal of raising at least $25,000 for the construction of a press box and equipment storage building behind the bleachers on Cardinal Field. With last week's grant of $2,000 by Pacific Power and the recent press box sponsorship of $2,500 from Sterling Savings Bank, the club has hit its target for the fundraising that started very early this year after it received a $5,000 donation from the Oregon Community Foundation, the charitable arm of Cy...
WAITSBURG - For the first time, Dayton and Waitsburg high schools are in a paper war. Both schools are raising money for the American Cancer Society and constructing paper links into long chains to represent each dollar they have raised. The big revealing of the chains is at halftime at the Waitsburg-Dayton football game on Oct. 7 at Waitsburg. Whoever's chain is the longest will win bragging rights for one year. "This has raised school spirit and pride and both schools are earning money for a good cause," said Shannon Turner, the ASB adviser...
DAYTON - Despite great weather, the Columbia County Fair held Sept. 9-11 in Dayton didn't bring in the amount of visitors that organizers had hoped. Fair Manager Shane Laib said the happiest person during fair weekend was the ice cream man because the hot weather boosted his sales. Overall, ticket sales were about the same as last year, not reaching the 5,000 person goal Laib had described before the fair. Laib said the fair sold more single day passes than season passes and the fair will look at changing the cost structure next year to get...
DAYTON - Dayton had its moment in the sun on Saturday as it displayed the best it has to offer including historic homes, flourishing businesses and plenty of local art for its event Dayton On Tour. Visitors had a chance to pick up a guidebook and walk into historical homes in town that had recently been renovated. Jennie Dickinson, a volunteer for the Dayton Historic Depot, said the home tours are her favorite part of Dayton on Tour, especially the Broughton Mansion this year. "It's like a...
Driving along Lower Waitsburg road today, I managed to miss a deer, something "Killer," my truck, knows about all too well. "Killer "hasn't gotten the nickname because she's a mild mannered station wagon gone to pick the kids-up from soccer. No, Killer is a bonafide menace to unsuspecting wild life; poor little things. Killer can also be cruel to food. I had a bag of crab apples on the front seat and swerving to avoid the soft eyed Doe, the whole bag of apples flopped onto the floor and rolled out of sight, under the front seat. However, the...
Waitsburg 10-3 Fire reported at Bundy Hollow, Lower Hogeye Road. Dayton 9-27 Stray dog reported. Property damage reported at Starveout Road, parties involved will work it out between the two of them. Goose reported missing. Welfare check at Payne Hollow. Disabled vehicle. 9-28 Vehicle repossession reported. Reckless driver on Highway 12. Lockout reported on South Touchet Road. Noise complaint on South Third Street. Juvenile problem on West Main Street. Disabled vehicle on West Main Street. Road kill reported on Highway 12. 9-29 Lost wallet near...
Ten Years Ago October 11, 2001 Long-time Waitsburg Historical Society member Jan Zuger was honored with a bouquet of roses last Monday from the board. Board member Andy Winnett presented the roses to Jan who recently retired from the board. She was a charter member when the group first formed in the 1973 and began restoration of the Bruce Memorial Museum. It seems to be a time of conflicting rights. Letters to the editor refer to the fact that a hunting license is not a license to trespass. Landowners ask that hunters observe property...
LION'S CLUB DINNER AND DANCING PRESCOTT -- Tickets for an evening of dinner and dancing at the Prescott Lion's Club Oct. 8 are $25 per person, or $40 for a couple. That ticket gets you a pulled pork or barbecue chicken dinner. Drinks will be available as well. Dinner is from 6:30 to 8 p.m. and the band Frog Hollow will play after. Money raised will go to repair the Lion's Club building and to its charities. Tickets are limited and will be sold beforehand. Contact a Prescott Lion's Club member or by calling 509-849-2295. STARBUCK POST OFFICE MEE...
DAYTON - Colleen Sproul and Jeff Monyak, two Dayton residents challenging current Columbia County Health District board members in November's election, will host meet and greet events on Tuesday, Oct. 11. Monyak is challenging incumbent Jack Otterson, of Waitsburg, for position 5. Otterson has held the seat for eight years. Sproul is challenging incumbent Blaine Bickelhaupt, of Dayton, for position 2. Bickelhaupt has been on the board for six years. The first meet and greet event will be held...
WALLA WALLA - Melvin Bohleen, 73, on Monday pleaded not guilty to a criminal charge of vehicular homicide for his involvement in a carbicycle collision on Middle Waitsburg Road last May that resulted in the death a Seattle cyclist. Bohleen, of Dayton, would face 15 to 20 months in prison if convicted of the crime. His trial date is set for Dec. 6 and 7 at the Walla Walla County Courthouse. A second legal challenge in Walla Walla County was filed against Bohleen last week. The civil lawsuit was filed on behalf of the cyclist, Sara Eustis',...
