Articles from the March 13, 2014 edition
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Weller Library to Introduce IT Academy
WAITSBURG - Weller Public Library is successfully navigating the waters of technology while working to bring their patrons on board. Earlier this year, the library provided local residents with a...
Online Permit Applications
WALLA WALLA COUNTY - Citizens can save themselves a trip to Walla Walla by applying for permits thorugh the eTRAKiT! portal. The types of permits and projects that can be applied for online include: Plumbing/Mechanical, Refoofing, Si...
Red Cross Blood Drive
WAITSBURG - The Waitsburg High School National Honor Society is hosting a Red Cross Blood drive at the Waitsburg High School gymnasium (420 Coppei Ave.) on Wednesday, March 19 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Call NHS Advisor Liv Leid at (509) 337-6351 to s...
Shoreline Master Program
WALLA WALLA COUNTY - Walla Walla County and the cities of Prescott, Waitsburg and Walla Walla are beginning the three-year state-mandated process of updating their Shoreline Master Programs. Project management team meetings are held the first...
H Super Saturday
WALLA WALLA - Area youth are invited to attend 4-H Super Saturday, a day of fun-filled, informal educational workshops. Individuals may explore new areas of interest, improve existing skills, and participate in hands-on activities. 4-H Super Sa... Full story
Commercial Club Meeting
WAITSBURG - The annual Commerical Club (Chamber of Commerce) meeting will be held March 18, 2014 at 6:30 p.m. at Waitsburg Town Hall. At this annual meeting, next year's officers will be elected and the recipient of the Commercial Club Community...
Pomegranate Center Fellows Training
WALLA WALLA - Pomegranate Center Executive Director Milenko Matanovic and his team will be facilitating the design and creation of a gathering spot on "D" Street in Prescott, over the next few months. The site is just south of the Prescott... Full story
2014 Columbia County Fair Court
Special thanks to Fair Hostess "Mom" Mikki Smith for arranging photos and written interviews....
Matbirds Take Flight
WAITSBURG - While WP high school wrestlers have wrapped up their season, the Waitsburg Matbirds are gearing up for their eighth year on the mats. The team performed well at their first meet of the... Full story
Google Scholarship
Students have two weeks left to enter into Doodle 4 Google 2014. The winning artwork will be showcased on Google's homepage logo for millions to see and the artist will receive a $30,000 college scholarship and a $50,000 technology grant for their... Full story
Annual School Carnival
WAITSBURG -- Waitsburg's Home and School Association will be hosting their annual carnival and silent auction to raise funds for elementary programs on March 21 at from 5:30 to 7:30 in the Waitsburg Elementary School Multi- purpose room. The...
From Barrels to Books
WAITSBURG - Frank Reser taught in Prescott for "many years" before retiring in Waitsburg where he spends his days driving bus, playing local handyman and, most recently, creating unique wine barrel... Full story
Senior Sentiments
Are all of you aware that spring has sprung? Well, maybe not weather-wise; I am referring to the time of year when we all 'spring ahead'. Did you remember to set your clocks ahead and also change the battery in your smoke alarm? It's not too late to...
Weather Spotter Training
WALLA WALLA - The National Weather Service is seeking volunteers to participate in upcoming weather spotter training on April 1 in Dayton and April 9 in Walla Walla. Weather spotters trained by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric A...
Dayton Hospital Easter Bake Sale
DAYTON -- The Dayton General Hospital Auxiliary will be holding their Easter Bake Sale fundraiser on Friday, April 11 from 9 a.m. to noon in the hospital lobby. Purchase baked goods for Easter dinner and support the hospital while doing so.... Full story
Senior Round Table
DAYTON - Senior round table lunches take place every Tuesday and Thursday at noon at the Senior Center at 403 E. Patit Street. Meals are $4 for those over 60 and $7 for those under 60. There are no income criteria or membership fees. Enjoy a hot m...
Spring Variety Show
DAYTON - From Beach Blanket Bingo to the Summer of Love, the decade all of us old folks can't forget will come to life again next weekend in TVAC Production's Spring Variety Show. "The Groovy 6... Full story
Lottery Funds Could Be the Ticket for New Classrooms
From Safeco Stadium to the Qwest Field and Exhibition Center in Seattle, lottery revenue has been the winning ticket for various cash-starved state accounts. A proposal in the Legislature would turn lottery proceeds into new classrooms across...
Commercial Club “One of a Kind”
Dear Editor, On March 18, 2014, at the Annual Meeting of the Waitsburg Commercial Club, we will continue our long standing tradition of honoring a person or persons who have gone to extraordinary efforts to help make our community a great place to...
Make the Effort to Shop Locally
Dear Editor, As a recent resident of Waitsburg I have discovered myself in a position most of you are familiar with - sometimes you have to leave Waitsburg for everyday shopping needs. Surely it's easier and cheaper (gas- wise) to shop here rather... Full story
SAT-itis!
(This is a public service announcement courtesy of the West Seventh Street Institute for Juvenile Health.) Cold and flu season is almost over, but parents of high-school juniors in the greater W... Full story
