The Times - Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley

"When everybody steps forward like they do in this community it makes such a big impact," said Joy Smith, President of the Waitsburg Commercial Club, and coordinator of this past weekend's events.

The festivities started mid-week with the placement of Christmas trees along Main Street by the local FFA chapter. Those trees were then decorated with individual flair by local businesses and organizations. Some opted for natural decorations, with the nonprofit group Blue Mountain Resource Conservation & Development Council using popcorn and cranberries, while others followed themes related...