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Table of Contents Special Feature 12-13 Hangers Keep 'All-Wheels' Tradition Alive
When the first All Wheels Weekend car show was held in Dayton in 1993, Jim & Belinda Hanger thought it might be fun to put Jim’s old pickup in the show. Ever since, at least one of the Hangers’ cars has been shown at every All Wheels Weekend show.
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8 Elections: Candidates File Now 9 Art in the Garden: Boldman 13 All-Wheels Aficionados 14 Congrats to Local Graduates On the Cover
Jim Hanger's 1958 Chevy pickup is ready for All-Wheels Weekend. (Photo by Ken Graham. Cover design by Vanessa Heim)
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y taste in cars has changed over the years. When I was in grade school during the ‘80s, I was in love with a white Ferrari Testarossa that my younger brother had pinned to his bedroom wall. In the early 1990s, I decided I wanted a candy-apple red 1957 convertible Corvette Sting Ray. And I would have loved a Volkswagen bug during my “grunge” years just after graduating from high school. After I had my first two kids, I would have considered trading them in for a Dodge Viper. Now, I own a temperamental 1999 Chevy Suburban, complete with several crusty car seats, which I drive as little as possible because I can’t afford the gas. This will be my first year living in Dayton during All-Wheels Weekend, and I plan to live out my sportscar dreams vicariously as I listen from afar to the deep rumbling of perfectly tuned engines on Main Street as I pack my offspring into and out of the Suburban to go run errands. And I hope we find time to walk into downtown and see what all the fuss is about. I can’t wait to see the slow drag and cringe at the men’s drag races. Take a peek at our feature story inside or check out the events calendar for more information. And while you’re browsing, enjoy some of the changes we’re trying out in our page design with new fonts and an updated look on some of the pages. Let us know what you think. I hope to see you all downtown this month! Come out and support your community and its many hardworking volunteers.
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Have You Heard? News From Your Neighborhoods: To submit your own news briefs, local photos or information about Starbuck, Dayton, Waitsburg or Prescott, email: news@bluemtnnews Or call: (509) 956-8312
National Night Out: August 2nd Local National Night Out Coordinator Tim Quigg is putting out the call to all individuals, clubs, businesses and organizations interested in exhibiting at this year’s National Night Out event. Last year’s National Night Out campaign involved citizens, law enforcement agencies, civic groups, businesses, neighborhood organizations and local officials from over 15,000 communities from all 50 states, U.S. Territories, Canadian cities and military bases worldwide. In all, 37 million people participated in National Night Out 2009. Last year, Columbia County’s local event played host to 42 exhibits, with nearly 1,000 people filling the Dayton City Park. On Tuesday, August 2, Columbia County will once again join cities nationwide for “America’s Night Out Against Crime.” Between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. in the Dayton City Park, residents of Columbia County are invited to join forces with thousands of communities nationwide for the 28th annual National Night Out. National Night Out is a crime and drug prevention event sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch, and co-sponsored locally by the Columbia County Friends of 9-1-1 and the Columbia County Sheriff ’s Office. In order to make National Night Out a continued success, exhibits are needed. Volunteers are also needed to help run errands, for crowd control and assist with the event. Interested groups, businesses and organizations can contact Quigg at the Columbia County Public Safety Communications
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Center by calling (509) 382-0911. Those interested should contact Quigg as soon as possible in order to secure an exhibit spot, as space in the park is limited.
Farmers Market Sets 2011 Season The Dayton Farmers’ Market will open its 2011 season on Friday, June 24, from 4-7 p.m. on the Seneca lawn at 711 E.Main. The Market will also be open Saturday the 25th from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in a new location – downtown Dayton. Newly elected market manager Jacci Wooten, owner of Jacci’s Yarn Basket in Dayton, says that there was enough interest in the downtown location to give it a try. “We’ll be open Fridays at Seneca and Saturdays at First and Main between Dingles’ and State Farm.” The Dayton City council voted to allow the Market to close 1st Street between Main and Commercial at its May 23rd meeting. Final approval, however, is needed from the Washington Department of Transportation. Twenty-two people attended the first organizational meeting of the season held May 20th. Candy Jones, owner of Village Shoppes in Dayton, facilitated the meeting in which a five member Board of Directors was elected – Yvette Dieu, Donna Helsius, Zonia Dedloff, Travis Richardson and William Anderson. Fees were set at $6 for a weekend regardless of whether the vendor attends both days. The next informational meeting is scheduled for June 6 at 7 p.m. in the Delany Room at the Dayton Memorial Library. Anyone
Prescott: Moose on the Loose
Photos by Larry Pitcher This young moose came through Prescott in May 20th, to the amazement of the family who witnessed his passing. The location was a rural home/farm outside of Prescott. "Yep, I was pretty surprised to see a moose in my yard," Pitcher said.
interested in being a vendor or learning more about the market is encouraged to attend. For more information contact Jacci Wooten at (509) 382-3536 or (509) 382-8921.
of their families and the communities where they live.
Jubilee Family Fun Walk
Registration is now open for the 2011-2012 school year at Blue Mountain Christian School. This year they offered just preschool and kindergarten classes, after taking the 2009-2010 school year off. Fifteen students were taught by two teachers, Sherry Huwe and Maxine Garr, who job shared. This year was such a success that the Board decided to offer pre-K through second grade next year. Blue Mountain Christian School offers a faith-based education with small class sizes and individualized curriculum. It is located in the Community Bible Church at 203 S. 2nd Street in Dayton. Registration packets are available at the school during regular school hours. A limited number of scholarships are available. For more information contact Melody Ramsey at (509) 382-8953 or Cheryl Strang at (509) 382-9636.
Enjoy the scenic beauty of one of Washington’s finest apple orchards at the 1st annual Jubilee Fruit Loop 5K Run and 1 Mile Family Fun Walk at Jubilee Youth Ranch located in the Broetje Orchards west of Prescott on Highway 124, Saturday, June 18. Festivities are from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Young and old alike can walk, jog or run through the apple orchard. The start and finish of the race take place on the grounds of Jubilee Youth Ranch. The Ranch sits on 400 acres just a couple of miles off the bank of the Snake River in the middle of the orchards. The first event begins at 10 a.m. Saturday with a 5K race. Race numbers will be issued staring at 9 a.m. with no number issued after 9:45. The 1-mile family fun walk, which loops around the ranch campus, begins at 11 a.m. Part of Jubilee Youth Ranch will be converted into a Kids Zone, with different bounce castles, horse rides, a miniature golf course, popcorn, snow cones, cotton candy and a myriad of carnival games with prizes. A paintball tournament is scheduled for adults and older students. There will be prizes and awards for race winners in the various brackets. All participants receive a tee shirt, lunch and Kid Zone tickets with entry fee. Pre-registration fee for the 5K run is $17 and $13 for the 1-mile walk. Late registration will add $5 after June 5th. Fee for Kid Zone only is $5/child. Entry forms and fees may be paid online at jyranch.org. The mission of Jubilee Youth Ranch is to provide struggling young men ages 13-19, with disadvantaged circumstances, a community where they can grow in every area of their life and gradually move away from dependency to relative stability as contributing members
Private School Taking Applications
Adult Golf Lessons In June Adult golf lessons will be offered at the Touchet Valley Golf Course in Dayton June 7, 21 and 28 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. “People keep asking us (Golf Club members) to offer lessons,” says Evelyn Himmelberger. “So we decided to give it a try.” Golf pro Max Reinland, from Walla Walla's Veteran's Memorial Golf Course, will be the instructor. “This is a great opportunity to take advantage of professional instruction without having to drive to Walla Walla,” says Himmelberger. The cost is $15 per person per lesson, however, if six or more people show up, the cost drops to $10 per person. Golf clubs will be provided if needed. If interested, please sign up by Saturday June 4 at the Sandtrap Restaurant located at the Touchet Valley Golf Course.
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Real Estate Welcome to Town: The Kerrs Story & Photo By Dian McClurg
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ichael and Valerie Kerr, with their children Juniper and Phinehas, were looking for a home in the country side near the new Lower Snake River Wind Farm. The charming little house Christy’s Realty found them in Dayton, on a dead end with a big lot, near the river and on a quiet end of town, was the next best thing to perfect. “We like it,” Michael says. “We can still watch the deer and hear the turkeys, but we’re in town.” “It’s a small town,” Valerie agrees. “And people are still living real farming lives here. We’re looking forward to raising our kids here. We’re very happy here.” The family hails most recently from Silverton, Colorado. They moved to Dayton in March. Michael is a maintenance technician and works for Siemens, the company building and maintaining the wind turbines on the Lower Snake River near Pomeroy. He received his training at Columbia Gorge Community College.
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In Colorado he was involved in deconstruction. He and Valerie started a company called Re-Use Connection to get the community more proactive in recycling building materials. The couple often worked with children, teaching them – often through art – that the success of recycling comes from making sure the community creates a market for the products. “If you go to recycle something, they won’t take it if there’s no market for it,” Valerie says. “We worked with kids, teaching them about ‘mindful use,’ so down the road there will continue to be a market for recycled goods.” Since relocating to Dayton, Valerie has focused on settling the family in while Michael continues to commute for Siemens. He will be a traveling technician until the local wind project is complete. Meanwhile, Valerie homeschools 9-yearold Juniper and 5-year-old Phinehas, tends to the family’s rabbits and other pets, and is hoping to be active in the community garden and Dayton Farmers' Market.
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The Kerrs: From left, Juniper (9), Michael, Phinehas (5), and Valerie
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Elections Candidate Filing June 6 Through 10 Filing for open positions in Columbia and Walla Walla counties for 2011 elections will begin June 6. Several positions are open this year, including Dayton Mayor and City Council, and Starbuck City Council and City Clerk. The list of open positions and
incumbents is shown below. Candidates wishing to file may do so in person at the appropriate County Auditor’s office between Monday, June 5, and Friday, June 10, during office hours. Candidates may also file online at the Auditors’ websites. Complete
filing information, including filing fees, is available on those websites. If no more than two candidates file for a position, the candidates’ names will appear only on the General Election ballot. If three or more candidates file for
any position, their names will appear on the Primary Election ballot. The top two vote-getters in the Primary Election will then move on to the General Election. Primary Election day is August 16, and General Election day is November 8.
2011 Special Elections Offices Candidate Filing Week: June 6-10, 2011 Primary Election: August 16, 2011 General Election: November 8, 2011
http://wei.secstate.wa.gov/columbia/Elections/CurrentElection/Pages/OfficesOpenForElection.aspx COLUMBIA COUNTY PORT DIST: (Columbia) COMMISSIONER #2 Incumbent--Lawrence A. Turner (6-year term, Nonpartisan) CITY OF DAYTON: (Columbia) COUNCIL MEMBER #2 Incumbent--Kathleen A. Berg (4-year term, Nonpartisan) COUNCIL MEMBER #7 Incumbent--Christine Broughton (2-year unexpired term, Nonpartisan) COUNCIL MEMBER #1 Incumbent--William B. Graham (2-year unexpired term, Nonpartisan) COUNCIL MEMBER #4 Incumbent--Terry Herrin (4-year term, Nonpartisan) COUNCIL MEMBER #6 Incumbent--Jim Cooper (4-year short and full term, Nonpartisan) MAYOR Incumbent--Craig George (4-year term, Nonpartisan) TOWN OF STARBUCK: (Columbia) COUNCIL MEMBER #01 Incumbent--Keith Wharton (2-year unexpired term, Nonpartisan) COUNCIL MEMBER #03 Incumbent--Fred White (4-year term, Nonpartisan) COUNCIL MEMBER #04 Incumbent--Ronica McCoy (2-year unexpired term, Nonpartisan) COUNCIL MEMBER #05 Incumbent--Katherine Ruth Shearer (4-year term, Nonpartisan) CLERK/TREASURER Incumbent--Candice J. Harrison (4-year term, Nonpartisan)
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DIRECTOR #2 Incumbent--Steven W. Martin (4-year term, Nonpartisan) DIRECTOR #3 Incumbent--Marchand Hovrud (4-year term, Nonpartisan) DIRECTOR #4 Incumbent--Joe Huether (4-year term, Nonpartisan) STARBUCK SCHOOL DIST 35: (Columbia) DIRECTOR #1 Incumbent--Leo C. Janes (4-year term, Nonpartisan) DIRECTOR #2 Incumbent--Jill Wood (4-year term, Nonpartisan) SCHOOL DIRECTOR 5 AL Incumbent--Carol Wildman (4-year term, Nonpartisan) PRESCOTT SCHOOL DIST 402-37: (Columbia, Walla Walla) SCHOOL DIRECTOR DIST 2 Incumbent--Pamela Stueckle (4-year term, Nonpartisan) SCHOOL DIRECTOR DIST 3 Incumbent--Karen S. Tonne (4-year term, Nonpartisan) SCHOOL DIRECTOR DIST 4 Incumbent--Eva Madrigal (4-year term, Nonpartisan) WAITSBURG SCHOOL DIST 401100: (Columbia, Walla Walla) SCHOOL DIRECTOR DIST 1 Incumbent--Marilyn Johnson (4-year term, Nonpartisan) SCHOOL DIRECTOR DIST 2 Incumbent--Terry M Jacoy (4-year term, Nonpartisan) SCHOOL DIRECTOR DIST 5 Incumbent--Greg H Zuger (4-year term, Nonpartisan)
COLUMBIA CO FIRE DISTRICT 1: (Columbia) COMMISSIONER #1 Incumbent--Harvey Fletcher (6-year term, Nonpartisan) COLUMBIA CO FIRE DISTRICT 2: (Columbia) COMMISSIONER #2 Incumbent--Scott Johnson (4-year unexpired term, Nonpartisan) COMMISSIONER #3 Incumbent--Jim Hickam (6-year term, Nonpartisan) COLUMBIA CO FIRE DISTRICT 3: (Columbia) COMMISSIONER #2 Incumbent--Debra M. Bruegman (6-year term, Nonpartisan) COMMISSIONER #3 Incumbent--Steve Carlson (2-year unexpired term, Nonpartisan) PUBLIC HOSPITAL DISTRICT: (Columbia, Walla Walla) COMMISSIONER #2 Incumbent--Blaine M. Bickelhaupt (6-year term, Nonpartisan) COMMISSIONER #5 Incumbent--Jack K. Otterson (6-year term, Nonpartisan) PRESCOTT JOINT PRK & REC DIST: (Columbia, Walla Walla) COMMISSIONER 1 Incumbent--Ken Buley (2-year unexpired term, Nonpartisan) COMMISSIONER 4 Incumbent--Jerry C. Tonne (4-year term, Nonpartisan) COMMISSIONER 5 Incumbent--Joan Tatum (4-year term, Nonpartisan)
Art & Gardens
Art In The Garden: The Boldman House
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Photos by Dian McClurg The Boldman House Museum's gardens in mid-spring reflect simple Victorian beauty with scented lilacs, benches along Patit Creek and carefully tended lawns. Little plaques identify most of the garden's inhabitants.
his June 25th, the Boldman House Museum, at 410 N 1st Street in Dayton, is sponsoring Art in the Garden, open to the public, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Artists will display work themed around, and inspired by, the Boldman house and gardens. Meanwhile, the historic house and gardens will be open and abuzz with activity. Light refreshments, cookies and punch, will be served. “Dayton has many talented artists, and I though the Boldman garden might offer an opportunity for them to come together and be inspired by the beauty that surrounds the restored Boldman house,” said Darlene Broughton. Local artists were invited May 21 to tour the gardens, find a subject that pleased them and produce a rendering of it. Built in 1880, the Boldman House was bequeathed to the Dayton Historic Depot Society in 2000 by Gladys Boldman. She was the last survivor of the Boldman family that moved into the home in 1912. Miss Boldman requested that the home and its grounds become a “showplace” and an educational community resource. ThegardenhasbeenrestoredtoreflectAmericanLandscapes of the 1910-1920 era. All members of the Boldman House Garden Committee hope that visitors will share a real sense of joy in this short trip back in time to a garden of 100 years ago, according to the museum brochure. In contrast to the highly decorative nature of Victorian era gardens, those of later American homeowners were more naturalistic: a sweep of lawn surrounded by curving borders with drifts of plants arranged in groups of the same variety. Historical accuracy has been a hallmark of the Boldman House Garden Plan, designed in 2002 by Frederick J. Lighter of Seattle’s Eduational and Environmental Consulting. Plants selected are documented to be heirloom plant species introduced into American gardens prior to 1910. The all-volunteer Garden Committee completed the restoration of the garden in 2004 and now continues to maintain it. An added highlight of the grounds is the north retaining wall, completely restored in the spring of 2007. Dayton resident Mary Luce is the garden’s talented and energetic curator with the help of Suzi Rogers. “I started gardening in 4-H when I was just a young girl,” Luce said. “I also grew the family vegetable garden and started adding flowers in the gardens for my mother to paint.” According to Luce, the gardens area has been modeled after the “painterly garden” design sensibilities of Gertrude Jekyll, a renowned 19th century garden designer. “We spent a lot of time searching for plant species that were available at the time the Boldmans moved into the house... working of a list of provided by Frederick.”
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Business A Growing Enterprise
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ohn Palmer knows more than how to grow healthy, hardy plants and design and construct lovely gardens – he also knows how to grow a business. Palmer owns Ace Landscaping, a landscape construction business he started just seven years ago in Walla Walla. He’s developed a customer base in the greater Walla Walla area, the Tri-Cities and in many of the small towns in the southeast corner of the state. Now he’s expanding his business to include a retail nursery located in the Huntsville area of Columbia County between Dayton and Waitsburg. “We have lots of hardy perennials, grasses, trees and shrubs for sale to the public,” says Palmer. “And our prices are at least 40 percent lower than other Walla Walla nurseries.” What sets him apart from his competition, according to Palmer, is that he grows his own perennials, trees, shrubs and grasses. and he’s able to pass the savings on to his customers. Growing his own plants also gives him confidence in the hardiness and overall quality of his product. Ace Landscaping is a full-service landscape construction company. Three crews work during the busiest eight months of the year. Palmer has over 20 years of experience in every aspect of the business including design work. The retail nursery at 101 Gallaher Road is open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Palmer can be reached by calling (509) 522-2081. Ace Landscaping can also be found online by visiting www. goacelandscaping.com.
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Photo by Tanya Patton Stacia Simmons (at left) with Ace Landscaping owner John Palmer and his daughter, April, pose in their new Huntsville nursery located at 101 Gallaher Road.
Downtown Dayton Designers Open Shop This Month
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ayton will soon have its own print and design hub. On Monday, June 6, Josh and Vanessa Heim will open the doors to their graphic design studio just off Main Street in downtown. Operating as “The Heim Company,” the local couple will offer professional graphic design and printing services for local businesses and the general public. Whether you need 500 or 5,000 brochures professionally printed, or 10 copies of a flyer on high-gloss paper, it can be done through the new studio, says Vanessa. High volume, borderless printing and large-format projects occur off-site (with a one- to two-week turnaround). For the last year, the Heims have operated locally as freelance designers, working with The Liberty Theater, the Dayton Chamber of Commerce, the Historic Depot, Mace Mead Works, P.C. Solutions, Country Cupboard and other local groups. “There’s a growing desire to move
forward in presentation and business marketing in our area,” says Vanessa, who has also designed ads, covers and helped with layout at the Blue Mountain News for the past three years. “Our hours and prices will make it easier for everyone’s ideas to get off the ground and on display. Opening the studio will make us – and good design – more accessible to local residents.” The studio will also house, restore and later operate an antique letterpress, with the goal to produce more sophisticated pieces. “We are interested in expanding our services – mainly to print our own design work,” says Vanessa. “We are designers first. Printers second. The printing provides our clients with an easier experience and an official local solution for printing needs.” The Heim Company will be open Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The studio is located at 114 N. 1st Street, in Dayton, behind State Farm and across from Dingle’s.
Entertainment Don't Miss Out! Circus Arrives June 30 Who doesn’t love the circus? Dayton Chamber of Commerce Director Claudia Nysoe hopes close to 2,200 people decide they can’t resist when the Carson & Barnes Circus comes to Dayton at the end of this month. For one day only – Thursday, June 30 – kids young and old, from far and near, can experience live entertainment under the big top. Two shows will take place, at 4:30 and 7:30 p.m., at the future site of the Blue Mountain Station, on the corner of Highway 12 and Wagon Road just west of Dayton. Animal rides and a free petting zoo take place in the morning, as the circus arrives and sets up for the oneday stay before heading off to points unknown. Tickets, between $10 and $18, are available after June 1 at various local locations as well as the Chamber office, at 166 E Main in Dayton. Inquire about special family packages. Carson & Barnes Circus travels with its city block-long tent to some 200 towns and cities each 10-month season. Emphasis this year is on a new concept in circus presentation, which blends over eight decades of circus tradition and family ownership with
exciting new acts and up-close audience viewing, achieving a new height in quality family entertainment. While other circuses have reduced their size and schedule, Carson & Barnes claims to be the only organization capable of moving “such a huge show to a new site nearly every day, seven days a week.”
When Carson & Barnes sets up on circus morning, it is circus history and magic, transforming the show grounds into “Circus City USA.” The general public is invited free of charge to watch as the first units of the caravan begin arriving.
Over two dozen types of exotic and domestic animals, featuring a large traveling zoo, are unloaded, fed and watered and made available for viewing. Adding to the excitement, is the final and most popular experience of all, as humans and technology work side-byside to erect America’s most spectacular and largest circus Big Top. The performers are artists from around the world, including the United States, Mexico, Peru, Chile, Argentina, Russia and Italy. Acts consist of aerial trapeze, high wire, acrobatic teams, jugglers and clowns, along with performing elephants, camels, dogs and horses. World-renowned clown Freddy “Alex” Acero is instantly recognizable as the award- winning “King of Circus Comedy” with his hilarious high bounding feats on the trampoline. Alex reveals that his fun loving athletic character was inspired by his friends and a love for the sport of soccer, which he plays whenever he gets the chance. Both of his parents and one of his brothers have also worked in circuses in South America, so Alex grew up surrounded by clowns and performers and was drawn to them from the start. Visit www.CarsonBarnesCircus.com to find out more!
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Feature: All Wheels Weekend
Hangers Keep 'All Wheels' Tradition Alive Story & Photos By Ken Graham
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Dayton All Wheels Weekend June 17-19, 2011 Friday Night: Crusing, Live Music, Fireworks Saturday: Show-N-Shine, Trophy Presentation Sunday: Father's Day Breakfast, Golf Tournament For a complete schedule, see page 18. Above and opposite page: Jim and Belinda Hanger brought out their custom show car and truck early this year and cleaned them up for a photo shoot. Jim's sweetheart is a 1958 Chevy Apache pickup. Belinda's baby is a 1957 Chevrolet Bel Aire 150. Right: An All Wheels Weekend banner on Dayton's Main Street.
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hen the first All Wheels Weekend car show was held in Dayton in 1993, Jim Hanger and his girlfriend at the time, Belinda, thought it might be fun to put Jim’s old Chevy pickup in the show. A few years earlier, Jim had built the truck – a 1958 Chevrolet Apache – for having fun in the mountains. “I competed in several truck pulls in Dayton and Walla Walla, back when those were held,” says Jim. “We had never taken part in a car show before though.” But after the first couple of All Wheels Weekend shows, the pair was hooked. “We decided if we were going to start going to shows, we’d better make that truck a show truck,” Jim says. Jim spent three years in the mid-1990s building a racing engine for his truck. It’s a 383 cubic inch V8 that he built from scratch with the help of a racing shop in Walla Walla. The engine has many racing parts, including a 671 Blower – hence the hood scoop. According to Jim, the engine has been dyno tested at 680 horsepower and 700 foot-pounds of torque. The truck sits on an early ‘70s Chevy Blazer frame and has a nine-inch lift. The bed was shortened by 11 inches. Jim installed two hydraulic systems on the truck that allow the hood and front fenders and the rear bed to be raised automatically. The only work Jim didn’t do himself on his truck was to apply the paint, which is sandstone and pearl, and install the custom interior. For a wedding present in 1995, Jim bought Belinda a 1957 Chevrolet Bel Aire 150. Jim put his mechanical skills to work on it, beefing up the 283 V8 engine and four-speed Saginaw transmission with Hurst shifter. He also added a supercharger and many extras. Belinda’s car has a custom interior and special raspberry pearl paint. “We added the chameleon ghost flames, which change color depending on the light and the angle that you view them,” Belinda says. Jim and Belinda operate Hanger Farms in Dayton. Jim is a Dayton native and Belinda grew up in the Walla Walla area. They have six grown children. “Both of us have really enjoyed building the cars and showing them,” says Belinda. “When we give each other Christmas gifts, it’s usually something for the cars; maybe some chrome or something.” Belinda says that at least one of the Hangers’ cars has been shown at every All Wheels Weekend show. The Hangers have traveled to many other car shows in the Northwest over the years, including Kelso, Washington; Salem, Oregon; and a show at Boeing Field in Seattle. They have also gone to shows closer to home in Richland, Prosser, Othello, Palouse and others. A few years back, some friends of the Hangers gave them advance notice of a set of speakers from the old Dayton Drive-in Theater that were coming up for sale at a local garage sale. Jim got there in a hurry and bought them. He put new speakers in them and installed a plug so they can be connected to the sound system in Belinda’s car. So if you see Belinda’s 1957 Chevy on Dayton’s Main Street during the Show and Shine at this year’s All Wheels Weekend show, the music you hear may be coming from those original Dayton Drive-in speakers.
Neighbor To Neighbor: All Wheels Aficionados Stephen Gregg & Angie Black-Gregg Stephen and Angie, both age 46, moved to Dayton from Arizona in February 2008. Stephen is the IT administrator for Columbia County, and Angie does customer sales at State Farm in Dayton. The couple has been volunteering at Dayton's All-Wheels Weekend for several years.
BMN: What is your favorite thing about Dayton? Stephen: I like the small-town atmosphere. Angie: I like the community a lot.
BMN: What do you think is the best part of All-Wheels Weekend? Stephen: There's so much! I'm going to have to say the trophy presentation. That's a lot of fun. Angie: I just like how everyone gets together as a community event. The town's participation is pretty awesome.
BMN: I know you said you "don't have time" to own and maintain a classic car in your free time. So, how do you participate in All-Wheels? Stephen: We are on the organization committee, and I oversee the slow drag. That's where the cars line up and start at the top of the hill, near Dayton Wine Works, and race down Main Street to the stop sign -- with their engines off. Angie: I primarily work at the registration desk.
BMN: If you could own any vehicle in the world, what would it be? Stephen: That's a hard question. There's so many. If I had to pick one, I think it'd be a '63 Corvette. Angie: I'd like the brand-new Chevy Camaro -- might as well make it a convertible.
Interview & Photo By Dian McClurg June 2011
Editor's Note
Neighbor To Neighbor is a new regular feature of the Blue Mountain News. Through brief Question & Answer interviews, and compelling portraits, we hope to bring you closer to your neighbors in the Touchet Valley. We're always looking for great people to introduce to our readers, so if you have suggestions for future Neighbor to Neighbor personalities, please email dian@bluemtnnews. com or call (509) 956-8312.
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2011 Graduation The Blue Mountain News Congratulates the Class of 2011 Dayton High School Saturday, June 4, 1 p.m.
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Amanda L. Beckman Isabel Benito Isodoro David S. Brock Anahi Diaz Torres Jose E. Esquivel Guillermo M. Hernandez Marihela Iglesias Amelia O. Lopez Cesar R. Munguia Figueroa Joseph L. Purdin Nora L. Solis Almanzar Hugo M. Valdovinos Pahua Miguel A. Velazco Rubio Alexis D. Villalvazo
Waitsburg High School Friday, June 3, 8 p.m. Matthew James Hamilton Trevor D. Van Drew Timothy J. Hofer Tre M. Hazelbaker Justin R. Armstrong Dru D. Somers KateLinn C. Foley-Hutsell Eric M. Lienhard Joel D. Garcia Austin Garrett Nolan Beasley Cobie Joslynn Watkins Kristopher C. Cady John Matthew Montgomery Alyssa Shay Hafen Casey Darlene Cates Megan Michele Marie Withers Taylor Carolyn Moon Ashley Chantel Wilson Kazmira Ann Grende Dylan Scott Stacy Rachelle Marie Oseth Cole Thomas Ray Smith Sarah Emelie Wilson Christy Nicole Poirier Genesis Francine Pearson Rachel Diane Reedy Nicholas Thomas Carpenter Kimberly Faye Marie McCosh Amber Eileen Morris Jeneffer Gaylene Lyden
Recreation: Birding the Blues June Hot Spot: Wooten Wildlife Area
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ocated along the Tucannon River, the Hartsock Unit of the Wooten Wildlife Area is aflutter with winged activity during this time of year. Along the riparian zones I discovered goldfinches, meadowlarks, mourning doves, quail, flickers, song sparrows, yellow warblers, red-winged blackbirds, a family of fat turkeys and a single, sweetly singing indigo bunting -- a new species for my life list. Catching the currents sweeping up over the
rocky hillsides that enveloped the Tucannon River valley, I spotted red-tailed hawks, an American kestrel and a pair of ravens. A quick burst of wings and up from the river flew a common merganser and a cormorant. As I soaked in the much-needed morning sunlight, a white-tail doe carefully picked her way down the rocky slopes near Hartsock Grade. She moved as carefully and quietly as I. We watched each other for a time, until a pair of pickup trucks whizzed by. -- DM
HOT SHOTS
Photos by Dian McClurg I shot these photos along the Touchet River dike south of Main Street in Dayton in mid-May at around 5 p.m. with a Nikon D90, 12.3 megapixel digital SLR camera using a wide-angle lens. At top and center are ospreys flying over the rushing Touchet River. On this day I spotted at least four ospreys perched in trees or diving in the water. At the bottom is a norther flicker who allowed me to creep in close enough for a picture right alongside the dike.
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Events
Featured Event
JUNE 2011
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Waitsburg High School Graduation
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Live Music on the Patio
7:00 p.m. Dayton Wine Works, 507 E. Main Cover: $5 Enjoy an evening with accomplished guitar and banjo player Mark Holt, a Weippe, Idaho, resident who was raised on the Yakama Indian Reservation. Mark is well known in country music and bluegrass circles. He has opened shows for Bill Monroe & the Bluegrass Boys, Tammy Wynette, Ricky Skaggs, B.J. Thomas, Rhonda Vincent, Janie Fricke and the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear him live. For more information, call (509) 382-1200 or visit www.daytonwineworks.com.
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Dayton Farmers’ Market Meeting
7:00 p.m. Delany Room Dayton Memorial Library 111 S. 3rd Anyone interested in participating in Dayton’s Farmers’ Live Music on the Patio Market should attend this meeting – the second of the season. Find 7:00 p.m. out more about the organization of Dayton Wine Works the Market and plans for the 2011 507 E. Main Join singer/Celtic musician season. For more information, Heather Stearns for an evening contact Market Manager, Jacci of Celtic and Scots/Irish Wooten at (509) 382-8921 or influenced music. In addition (509) 382-2526. to vocals, Heather will showcase her talents on the Concert Art Faire Ukulele, The Tinwhistle and 12:20 – 2:20 p.m. Irish Flute. Heather has been Dayton Elementary School a featured performer at a wide Multipurpose Room variety of events in the Pacific 302 E. Park Northwest including the Lewis Dayton Elementary School and Clark Discovery Faire, the invites public to attend its first Irish Celebration of Dance and annualthe Art Community the Weippe Camas Festival. artists will beFaire. on hand to display For more information, call and/or demonstrate their craft, (509) 382-1200 or visit www. in a full range of mediums. There daytonwineworks.com. is no admission charge. For more information, please call the elementary school at (509) 382-2507 and ask for Dallas or Roslyn. See you at the Faire! Dayton High School 8:00 p.m. WHS Gymnasium
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Live Chamber Music 10:00 a.m. to noon Skye Book & Brew 148 E. Main Street Dayton It’s not everyday that you can listen to live chamber music for free in Dayton! Spend the morning listening to a live rehearsal of just a few of the musicians participating in the Walla Walla Chamber Music Festival. These very talented musicians are on a mission to share the beauty and passion of chamber music with the general public in unexpected places. Enjoy! For more information, call Mike at (509) 382-4677.
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Acoustic Jam Night
6:30 p.m. Skye Book & Brew 148 E. Main Play and instrument? Grab it and enjoy an evening sharing your talent with fellow musicians and an appreciative audience. Call Mike at (509) 382-4677 for more information.
MEETINGS Prescott High School Graduation 7:00 p.m. Prescott School Gymnasium
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Karaoke Night
8:00 p.m. to midnight Tuxedo Bar & Grill Prescott. (509) 849-2244
Washington Farm Forestry Association Meeting 10:00 a.m. Delany Room Dayton Memorial Library 111 S. 3rd Street All forestland owners or anyone interested in forestland management is invited to attend this informative meeting. The Blue Mountain Chapter meets four times a year to promote education in the field of forestry and a sharing of ideas and forest practices among the members. It also promotes education programs focused on improving forest stewardship and increasing public awareness of the importance of privately owned family forest land. The program will include “An Overview of Forestry in Chile” and “Recovering Old Growth Timber from Flathead Lake” as well as a hands-on personal account of real time tree planting. For more information contact Greg Kelly at (509) 520-5458 or gnstimber@yahoo.com.
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Antique Roadshow:
Christian Women’s Luncheon
Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho will bring a message of encouragement. Becky is a freelance Christian writer, counselor, conference speaker and founder of Fragrance Ministries. Vonda Cathers, owner of Vonda’s Antique Mall in Pomeroy, will present a beautiful display of depression glassware and explain how to identify it. Jon Van Vogt from Pataha Flour Mill, his family and/or staff will thrill us with their musical talents. Reservations are needed and babysitting is available. Please call Judy Jackson at (509) 399-2005 to reserve your lunch and let her know if you need a babysitter for the luncheon. Please honor your reservation, “gift” it to a friend, or call Judy by noon on Friday, June 10th to cancel if your plans change, otherwise, we are obligated to pay for your meal if you do not attend. Sponsored by Christian Women’s Connection and www.stonecroft.org.
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Live Music on the Patio
7:00 p.m. Dayton Wine Works 507 E Main Enjoy singer/TV newscaster/ radio DJ Faith Martin and World Beat guitarist Tony Woods live on the patio overlooking Dayton. This duo features a combination of contemporary and classic vocals along with new original material. Enjoy the sunset, light entrees, snacks, cheese plates, great music and BIG FUN! For more information call (509) 382-1200 or visit www.daytonwineworks. com
Live Music: Dan Fowler Band
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. 9:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. Pataha Flour Mill Woody’s Bar & Grill 50 Hutchens Hill Road 214 E. Main Pomeroy, WA Dayton Cost: $9.00 Enjoy two nights of classic rock Catered by: Pataha Flour Mill Special speaker Becky Weber of and roll with the Dan Fowler
Band from Lewiston, Idaho. Great music, great food, great time! (509) 382-2364
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All Wheels Weekend
Dayton Cruising, classic cars, live music, lawn dragster races, demolition derby, a poker walk, golf tournament and a benefit poker run are just some of the highlights of this big event weekend in Dayton. Don’t miss a single minute! See the ad on page 18 for a full schedule, contact the Dayton Chamber at (509) 382-4825 or visit www. allwheelsweekend.com.
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All-You-Can-EatBreakfast
8:00 – 11:00 a.m. Prescott Community Center Enjoy a hearty breakfast for a $5.99 donation. Contact Jeanne McIntyre at (509) 849-2425 for more information.
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Father’s Day
Did you know that the first Father’s Day was celebrated June 19, 1910 in Spokane, Washington? Local resident Sonora Louise Smart Dodd convinced the Spokane Ministerial Association and the YMCA to sponsor the first official day set aside to honor fathers. In 1972, Richard Nixon signed a presidential proclamation declaring the third Sunday of June as Father’s Day. Hug a dad today!
American Legion Legion Hall, 211 E. Clay, Dayton 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m.
Dayton City Planning Commission Dayton City Hall 111 S 1st St, Dayton 3rd Monday at 5:15 p.m.
Blue Mountain Artists' Guild Delany Room at Dayton Memorial Library, 111 S. 3rd Meredith at 509-382-2372 Last Tuesday at 7:00 p.m.
Dayton Development Task Force Board The General Store W. Main St, Dayton 4th Wednesday at noon
Blue Mountain Heritage Society Delany Room at Dayton Memorial Library, 111 S. 3rd Contact Elizabeth Thorn at (509) 382-4820 2nd Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. Columbia County Commissioners Commissioners’ Chambers 3rd Floor, County Courthouse, Dayton. Call (509) 382-4542 1st and 3rd Monday at 10:00 a.m. and 4th Monday at 7:00 p.m. Columbia County Fair Board Youth Building at the Columbia County Fairgrounds, Dayton 3rd Monday at 7:30 p.m. Columbia County Fire District #3 Commissioners Fire District #3 Station 206 W. Main St, Dayton Call (509) 382-4281 2nd and 4th Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Columbia County Levee Roundtable Dayton City Hall 111 S. 1st St, Dayton Last Friday at 10:00 a.m. Columbia County Livestock Association Columbia County Fairgrounds Youth Building Randy James (509) 382-2760 1st Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Columbia County Motorcycle Club Dayton D.O.T Building Contact Bret Harting for more information. (509) 382-4602 2nd Wednesday at 7:00 p.m Columbia County Planning Commission County Planning Office 2nd and 4th Monday at 7:00 p.m. Columbia County Rural Library District Board Dayton Memorial Library 111 S 3rd St, Dayton Call (509) 382-4131 2nd and 4th Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. Dayton AA Group First Congregational Church, 214 S. 3rd St. Tuesday & Thursday at 7:00 p.m. & Wed. at noon Dayton City Council Dayton City Hall 111 S. 1st St, Dayton Call (509) 382-2361 2nd and 4th Monday at 7:00 p.m.
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Dayton Historic Preservation Commission Dayton City Hall 111 S 1st St, Dayton 2nd Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. Dayton High School Alumni Association Sand Trap Restaurant 3rd Thursday Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Meeting at 7:00 p.m. Dayton Kiwanis Delany Room at Dayton Memorial Library 111 S Third St, Dayton 1st & 3rd Thurs. at Noon Dayton Lions Club Delany Room at Dayton Memorial Library, 111 S. 3rd Contact Terry Hoon (509) 386-8889 1st and 3rd Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. Dayton School Board Administration Building 609 S. 2nd St, Dayton Call (509) 382-2543 1st and 3rd Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. Dayton Young Life 227 N. Cherry 2nd & 4th Mondays at 7:17 p.m. Dayton Wyldlife Dayton Elementary School Multi-Purpose Room 302 E. Park St, Dayton 3rd Friday at 7:00 p.m. Friends of the Dayton Memorial Library Dayton Memorial Library 111 S 3rd St, Dayton 4th Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. Port of Columbia Commissioners Port Office 1 Port Way, Dayton 2nd Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Prescott City Council Prescott City Hall 101 S D Street, Prescott Call (509) 849-2262 2nd Monday at 7:30 p.m. Prescott Community Club Prescott Lions Hall (509) 849-2892 Second Thursday at 2:00 p.m.
Prescott Parks & Rec. District Board Community Center of the Lion’s Hall, corner of D St. & Hwy 124, Prescott. For more information contact Joan Tatum at (509) 849-2690. 2nd Thursday at 7:00 p.m. Prescott School Board Last Thursday, 7:00 p.m. Starbuck City Council Starbuck City Hall 200 Main St, Starbuck Call (509) 399-2100 2nd Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. Starbuck School Board Starbuck School Library 717 Tucannon, Starbuck 4th Thursday at 5:30 p.m. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Dayton Dayton Methodist Church 110 S. 3rd St, Dayton Every Tuesday at 8:45 a.m. Touchet Valley Men's Golf Club Touchet Valley Golf Course Clubhouse, Dayton Call (509) 382-4010 1st and 3rd Thursday 6:30 p.m. Waitsburg City Council Ye Towne Hall Call (509) 337-6371 1st and 3rd Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Waitsburg Commercial Club Ye Towne Hall, Waitsburg (509) 337-6533 1st and 3rd Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Waitsburg Historical Society Call Anita Baker for more information: (509) 337-6157 Waitsburg Legion and Auxiliary For location information call Ike and B.A Keve at (509) 337-6546 First Monday at 7:00 p.m. Waitsburg Lions Club Lions Memorial Building Scott Branson, President (509) 337-8895 2nd & 4th Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. Waitsburg School Board Preston Hall, Main St 2nd and 4th Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. VFW Post 5549 Legion Hall, 211 E. Clay, Dayton Contact Jerry Berg at (509) 382-4525 3rd Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.
Prescott Fire Commissioners Call Tim Mayberry for info: (509) 849-2262 Prescott Lions Club Call Chris Scudder (509) 849-2478
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Salt & Light Home Concert
7:30 p.m. First Christian Church, 604 Main Street, Waitsburg The final concert of their 2011 Got Hope? Tour
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Dayton Farmers’ Market
2011 Season Opening Friday 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Location: Seneca Lawn on the east end of town Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. New Location: Downtown Dayton at 1st and Main. Local produce, handmade products, other food items and lots of fun await you at the 2011 season opening of the Market. Contact Market Manager Jacci Wooten at (509) 382-2526 or (509) 382- 8921
surrounding the completely restored Boldman House. Artwork inspired by the gardens and created by local artists will be on display. For more information call (509) 382-2026.
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2011 Green & Solar Home Tour
11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Registration starts at 10:30 a.m. at Water & Environmental Center, Walla Walla Community College 500 Tausick Way Tour innovative green homes and buildings to see how you can use solar energy, energy efficiency and other sustainable technologies to reduce monthly utility bills and save energy. Vendors and green building workshops will also be held the same day at the Sustainable Living Fair and at the William A. Grant Water & Environmental Center on the Biblical Studies Retreat WWCC campus. Pre-sale tickets Begins at 5:00 p.m. Friday are available Saturdays in June at Camp Touchet the Walla Walla Farmer’s Market, 1130 North Touchet Road Destination Walla Walla ticket Dayton office at 1st & Main St. and online Dig into the book of Second at www.sustainablelivingcenter.com. Thessalonians with seminary Cost is $20 per person. Children professor Dr. Norm Thiesen. Norm, under 16 may attend for free. News as he likes to be called, presents Sustainable Living Center members the Bible in a way that is both fun attend for free and receive discounts and memorable. The cost is only on future SLC events. $45 which includes one night’s lodging and three meals. For more information, contact Camp Touchet manager Tony Sykes at (509) 382Carson & Barnes Circus 1803. 4:30 & 7:30 p.m. Blue Mountain Station grounds Wagon Road and Highway 12 West end of Dayton Art in the Garden Party See the article on page 11 for a 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. more details or contact the Dayton Boldman House Museum Chamber of Commerce at (509) 410 N. First Street 382-2563 or visit carsonbarnescircus. Dayton com for more information. Come enjoy an afternoon admiring the beauty of the gardens
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This Month at
The Dayton Memorial Library 111 S. 3rd Street (509) 382-4131
Free Chamber Music
DIY Gardening
Wednesday, June 8th, Friday, June 17th 3:30 - 5 p.m. 10 to 11 a.m. Free performance for children, Coping with Small Pests (insects, beetles, etc.) teens and adults by the Walla Walla Chamber Music Festival.
Folktale Tuesdays Tuesdays, June 14, 21 & 28th 11 a.m. to noon Ages 3 through 6th grade.
Folk Art Fridays Fridays, June 17 & 24th 11 a.m. to noon Ages 3 through 6th grade.
Teen Activities Friday, June 17th Teen games from 3 to 5 p.m. Friday, June 24th Teen movie matinee from 3 to 5 p.m.
Author Visit
Thursday, June 23rd From 6:30 to 8 p.m., Heather S. Ingemar, a local author using a pen name, will read a few chapters from her novella, “Crown of Thorns,� and discuss her writing process. Who is Heather S. Ingemar? Come to the library and find out. This program is for teens and adults.
Sign up for the Summer Reading Program!
For more information about any of these activities, call the library at (509) 382-4131.
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Reviews NONFICTION BOOKS
Brushed By Feathers: A Year of Birdwatching in the West By Frances Wood Review by Dian McClurg
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his is an elegant dream of a book. I sit by the window and watch the late spring rain sheeting down, dripping from new leaves bright and delicate on the walnut trees in our front yard. I read this book, and although it’s too mucky and I’m not disciplined enough to be out scouting for birds today, I feel connected to the birder in me as I read Ms. Wood’s writings, soak in her quirky sketches and languish in the beautifully designed pages. In chapter six, “June,” she writes of Rocky, her “pet” pigeon, and long, early morning walks along a country road near her Whidbey Island home. “White, cup-shaped blackberry blossoms reach through the elderberry branches that drip with clusters of blood red berries… The pink blossoms of wild Nootka roses that thicken to large drifts along the bluff and mix with other plants in open woodlands give off an unmistakable, sweet fragrance. Blindfold me and I would still know it is June.” Each chapter gives a short checklist of birds for readers to discover right here in our Northwest backyards. Sprinkle in several short, seasonal essays about topics like “A French Love Affair,” “Mucking Around the Marsh,” or “Birding an Oasis,” and there you have it – sweet, satisfying, easily digested bird-loving tidbits. Pure feathery fun.
The Pioneer Woman: Black Heels to Tractor Wheels A Love Story, By Ree Drummond
Review by Diane Patton The story line of this book is about as basic as it gets. Boy meets girl. They fall in love, get married and start a family. Sounds pretty boring, but this book was humorous and fun from beginning to end. Author Ree
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Drummond grew up in a big city in Oklahoma in a house on the edge of the country club golf course. After attending college for four years in Los Angeles and becoming a vegetarian foodie, she sets her sights on moving to Chicago to become an urban professional. Her life takes a big detour when she meets “Marboro Man” in a smoky bar one night while visiting friends in her hometown. His family owns a large cattle ranch, he lives 20 miles from the nearest town and he eats meat! But she can’t ignore the chemistry between them. The book is all about their romance and her adjustment to living a life she NEVER dreamed of. I couldn’t help but laugh at her reactions to ranch life. And her cookbook is my favorite cookbook ever!
168 Hours: You have More Time Than You Think By Laura Vanderkam
Review by Tanya Patton I’ve eliminated the phrase, “I don’t have time,” from my vocabulary since reading this book. Vanderkam reminded me that I have the same 168 hours a week as everybody else. I simply need to own my choices about how I spend that time. It’s not a revolutionary idea but one I needed to be reminded of in this very busy time of my life. If you’re at all “time challenged” like me, pick up this book.
Youth
Teens enjoy a bout of volleyball during youth camp at Camp Touchet last summer. Regristration for this year's programs are underway now.
Camp Touchet Opens For Season
Salt & Light Go On Tour
Most people who live up the North Touchet Road do so because they appreciate the peace, beauty and relative solitude of living in the woods. Tony and Pam Sykes enjoy living in the mountains too but their work affords them little time for solitude and they like it that way. Tony is the Minister/Manager of Camp Touchet, a 67 acre property owned since 1963 by the Columbia Basin Baptist Association. The camp is used year round by a variety of groups needing retreat or meeting facilities, but the summer months are especially busy. “We really look forward to our summer camps and the opportunity to minister to youth,” says Tony. When Tony was hired in late 2009, the traditional role of facilities manager was expanded to include ministry responsibilities and outreach as well. Tony had served on the Camp Touchet Board for several years and as pastor of the Basin City Baptist Church for three years before accepting the Camp position. He and Pam work hard to keep the grounds and facilities clean and in good repair. Occasional work parties sent from churches help with whatever needs to be done at the time. “We’ve completely renovated the large A-frame lodge which sleeps 30 and has its own kitchen facility and meeting area,” commented Tony. To rent the camp or register for one of the events listed below, call (509) 735-4622 or go online: www.camptouchet.org.
Got Hope? That’s the theme of the 2011 Salt & Light Youth Choir tour. Thirty-two kids and five chaperones leave June 18th for the Seattle area. They return June 22nd and end the season with a Home Concert at the First Christian Church in Waitsburg. These musically talented kids range in age from 12-18 and are from Waitsburg, Dayton, Pomeroy, Walla Walla and Dixie. Directors are Mike and Melissa Ferrians. This year a few kids will play their own instruments. The choir, which was formed 14 years ago, will perform 20-22 songs split into two programs – some original material written by Mike and as well as covers of songs that Mike arranged for the group.
SUMMER 2011 AT CAMP TOUCHET JUNE 24-25 | BIBLICAL STUDIES RETREAT (Ages 18-120 ) JULY 11-15 | GIRLS CAMP (Grades 3-6) JULY 18-22 | YOUTH CAMP (Grades 7-12) JULY 25-29 | BOYS CAMP (Grades 3-6) AUGUST 22-24 | SENIOR ADULT RETREAT SEPT 16-17 | MENS RETREAT OCT 7-8 | FALL BIBLICAL STUDIES RETREAT (Ages 18-120)
Youth Invited to Golf Free Kids are invited to take a swing at golfing during the 18th annual Junior Golf Week at the Touchet Valley Golf Course, sponsored by the Dayton Women’s Golf club. June 27 through July 1, youth ages 7-18 are invited to take part in four days of free classes taught by golf pro Max Reinland from Walla Walla’s Veteran’s Memorial Golf Course. “It doesn’t matter if the child is a complete beginner or has been golfing for several years, they will have a great time and learn a lot from Max,” says Evelyn Himmelberger, a longtime ladies golf club member and one of the event organizers. On the fifth day, participants can play a bit of golf with their families and then enjoy a free hot dog barbecue. Participants must pre-register at the Sandtrap Restaurant located at the Touchet Valley Golf Course by Friday, June 24. Dayton Kiwanis and Banner Bank also help sponsor the program. For more information call (509) 382-4851.
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One More Thing . . .
Selling Your Car? Blame Your Wife
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By Ken Graham
’ve owned a lot of cars, and most of them were bought used from private sellers through classified ads. So needless to say, I’ve been an avid reader of car ads for a long time; in fact, since long before I was old enough to drive.
of putting down the toilet seat or taking out the garbage – all for nothing. But what happens when “the wife” casually suggests that maybe selling that extra car might not be a bad idea? According to what you read in the ads, these husbands hop to it like a bunch of henpecked wimps. My wife won’t let me spend one more cent on it, soooo, it is for sale. Car ads are great places to study the interactions of married couples and the sacrifices they have to make in their relationships. And you The wife says I have too many projects and something has to go. know it works both ways. It would Car ads are fun to read, and one be fun to see classified ads for some of the main reasons is because of the things women get carried sellers like to explain why they away with. Just once I’d like to see are selling their car. These ads an ad that reads: “Husband says often include statements like 200 pairs are too many, so some “need money for college,” or of my shoes must go.” “bought this for my daughter but My wife just told me she is pregnant now she wants a sports car.” and so here goes the Jeep for something Runs and drives great, wife wants more “family friendly”. a new Mustang. All of the examples in this column Car sellers do this, of course, were taken from actual ads in the because they want to assure “cars for sale” section of Craigslist potential buyers that there’s in the last month. Here’s one of nothing wrong with the car my favorites: itself. It’s just that there’s an This pickup has a Chevy fit square extenuating circumstance that tube receiver under the back, a requires removal of the car from bedliner, new radiator, and my the seller’s life. You’ll see lots wife is going to use it for planter of excuses in ads, but never a if I don’t move it. statement like “this car just left me stranded on the highway for There’s another related issue regarding gutless husbands that the third time this year,” or “I need something that gets more than sometimes comes up in car ads on Craigslist. But this time the eight miles to the gallon.” husbands are the buyers. It’s annoying when someone comes to your house to look at the car you’re trying to sell and then tells you 1976 Chevy Nova. Too fast for wife. The most popular excuse for a car sale, by far, is the bossy wife. that, while it’s perfect for him and he’d love to buy it, he’d better This is especially true for “car guys.” These are normally those manly check with his wife first. Hence the following contingency in an men who live, eat and breathe cars. They wouldn’t think of rinsing ad I saw recently: the dishes or doing the laundry when there’s work to be done in the Price is $550 unless you decide you have to ask your wife if it is ok, garage. And you can talk until you’re hoarse about the importance then the price is $2,000.
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ELECTRIC CO-OPS WERE CONSTRUCTED WITH LINES, POLES AND THE FOOLHARDY NOTION
THAT WE ALL PROSPER BY HELPING EACH OTHER. Today, the spirit of community that co-ops were built upon continues to thrive. And as members we can all lend a hand by saving energy. Learn how at TogetherWeSave.com.
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