Articles from the March 13, 2014 edition

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 By Dena Wood    News    March 13, 2014

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

 

SPRING SPORTS SCHEDULES

Waitsburg-Prescott High School Baseball 2014 Schedule...

 

2014 Columbia County Fair Court

Special thanks to Fair Hostess "Mom" Mikki Smith for arranging photos and written interviews....

 
 By Dena Wood    Sports    March 13, 2014

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...

 
 By Dena Wood    News    March 13, 2014

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

 
 By Zella Powers    News    March 13, 2014

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...

 
 By Ken Graham    News    March 13, 2014

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

 

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