Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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WAITSBURG-Representative Skyler Rude (R) visited all three Waitsburg schools on Monday, December 9th. In his commitment to meet the needs of his constituents, he is on a mission to visit every school district in the area he serves. To date he has visited Finley, Starbuck and Dixie School Districts and will visit Patterson school district next week. After visiting with elementary students in the multipurpose room, he then stopped by Preston Hall. At Waitsburg High School, he sat in on the...
WAITSBURG-Immediately after Cocoa with Santa in the multipurpose room, Superintendent Mark Pickel met with parents and grandparents of Waitsburg Elementary students for coffee and donuts in the music room. Levy Upcoming: Pickel let those in attendance know that the district is due to hold a levy vote, as "our levy cycle is every two years, so we are up for a levy this February," he said. He reminded folks that "Levies are for learning, bonds are for building." "Levies are a very important part o...
Hometown Christmas!...
WAITSBURG-The annual Waitsburg Hometown Christmas events start Saturday morning at 9 a.m. with breakfast and vendor shopping at the Waitsburg Town Hall located at 121 Main Street. The 1919 Tractor Show documentary will have a screening at 9 a.m., there will be fresh tamales from Granny's Tamales for lunch at noon, and a musical performance by Deb Foreman at 11 a.m.. Activities for the children include cookie and ornament decorating at the Town Hall Crafting Corner (Fireside Room) at noon and 2...
Fill a box with shelf-stable items like the ones listed and drop off at any of the locations listed below. December 1 - box of cereal December 2 – peanut butter December 3 – stuffing mix December 4 – macaroni and cheese December 5 – canned fruit December 6 – canned chicken December 7 – dessert mix December 8 – canned olives December 9 – box of crackers December 10 – package pasta December 11 – spaghetti sauce December 12 – dish soap *Suggested Items Drop-off sites: Thursday afternoons b...
For months, citizens have been remarking on the sour smoky odor noticeable in town. The smoky smell is particularly apparent in the early morning hours when the inversion layer is in effect. A temperature inversion layer prevents the air below it from rising, trapping any pollutants or odors that are present. Multiple community members have contacted Fire District #2, as well as City Hall, and Walla Walla County officials about the odors. When asked about the issue, City Manager Randy...
WAITSBURG—The American Legion Auxiliary #35 is hosting Turkey Bingo this Saturday, December 7, at the Waitsburg Elementary multipurpose room. Doors open at 4:00 p.m., with games starting at 5:00. Food and drink will be available. There will be 20 games offered; price is 3 cards for $1, or .50 cents a card. The Auxiliary will also be hosting a Kids Night to Shop at the Waitsburg Elementary multipurpose room on Wednesday, December 11. Vendors will be on hand offering low-priced gifts for c...
Waitsburg Food Services Director Susan Wildey, and assistant Erin Elsey, once again provided Waitsburg Elementary students with a special event. Their Thanksgiving Meal took place on Tuesday, November 19 and was a rousing success. Parents, grandparents and other friends dined on turkey and gravy, stuffing, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, and bread with a dessert of pumpkin bars. Nearly twice as many guests participated in the meal from the previous year - 58 in total. Many thanks to all...
WAITSBURG-Lunch was served last Friday at Sam's Corner on Highway 12, and it drew crowds! The curry chicken and rice, which has received nothing but positive feedback, was a traditional-style Indian dish that Sam Kumar and his cousin, Joe Kumar, selected to share their heritage and culture with and say thank you for all the support from their customers. Joe Kumar, who owns Joe's Corner off of Melrose Street in Walla Walla, cooked meals for both Sam's Corner in Waitsburg and Joe's Corner...
WAITBSURG—The Waitsburg School Board held its monthly meeting last Wednesday, at the Preston Hall Middle School. The Board discussed upcoming holiday plans within the school, reviewed policies, and discussed a potential levy. Present: School Board members Ross Hamann, Christy House and Lisa Morrow, Superintendent Mark Pickel and Principal Stephanie Wooderchak. Becky Dunn (HR/Business Manager) and Linda Henze (HR/ BM assist) and Colter Mohney (Maintenance/Grounds) also attended. ASB Report S...
WAITSBURG- The Waitsburg FFA held their monthly meeting this last week, but the meeting had a twist: The officers invited parents and community members and served a dinner that was made from local commodities, as part of the agriculture advocacy quality set by the National FFA Organization. The National FFA has three quality categories as part of the National Chapter Career Development Event (CDE): Growing Leaders, Building Community, and Strengthening Agriculture. The National Chapter CDE...
WAITSBURG-Waitsburg Elementary has a lot to be proud of, from the great teachers surrounding our kids to the wonderful programs it offers, including the Cardinal's Nest. The after school program, which has been shaped over the last 15 years, provides students a safe place to unwind after the school day while they wait for their parents. Kathy Carpenter, the current Cardinal's Nest Coordinator, recognized the need for an after school program in 2003. The school received a 5-year grant through...
WAITSBURG: Successful 4-H projects take a lot of dedication and hard work. Whether it's helping your goats kid alongside your parents in the dead of winter for a goat project, or spending time meticulously cleaning shotguns after trap shooting practice, 4-H projects don't just stop after the county fair. Waitsburg 4-H members brought home some well-deserved awards and recognitions this last Sunday, at the Walla Walla County 4-H Achievement Night. Record keeping is something that I struggle with...
WAITSBURG-Paul and Karen Gregutt bought their Waitsburg home in 2005. Busy with professions in Seattle, Paul is a noted wine writer and music afficionado, and Karen is a filmmaker, they had been searching for a second home for years. What they wanted was not the typical second home that busy Seattleites end up with, Karen said she wanted to live in a place with authenticity, "I didn't want to drive four and a half hours to live in Issaquah." Their search on the west side of the state turned...
WAITSBURG—Pam Chapman narrowly defeated incumbent Randy Hinchliffe for the Waitsburg School Director position #5. Chapman received 51.91% of the vote total, while Hinchliffe drew 46.81%; there were three write-in votes. Chapman stated, “I was completely surprised and very pleased to hear I received majority support for the position on the school board. And I would like to thank the Waitsburg Community for that support . I am ready to help in any manner necessary to continue maintaining a successful school district, with our unified team of tea...
Waitsburg photographer Bill Rodgers captures a secret gulch....
WAITSBURG—Help your friends and neighbors celebrate the holiday season this year by getting in on a fun new tradition proposed by the Waitsburg Resource Center. For the first twelve days of December place one of the items listed on page seven into a sturdy box or reusable bag. Make it easy on yourself by picking up extras of these typical groceries when you shop, so that you can easily make your “12 Days Box” complete. Once your box is complete, drop it off at the Resource Center at the Preston street entrance of Waitsburg’s Banner Bank, o...
WAITSBURG—The Waitsburg Town Hall Association will hold their annual election event on Thursday, November 14 at Waitsburg Town Hall. A dinner of soup, salad, garlic bread and desert will be provided at 6:30 p.m. Waitsburg community members are encouraged to attend. An election of three directors for the organization will follow. Any adult living in the 99361 ZIP code is eligible to be a director and to vote in the election. Current officers are Jim Romine-President, Ron Griffin-Vice President, Ron Standring- Treasurer, Jim D...
Waitsburg School District Superintendent Mark Pickel welcomed a small group of parents to a coffee hour this past Friday at the Waitsburg Elementary music room. With chocolate donuts, and fresh hot coffee, he shared recent test data from the district with the five mothers who attended. Four of the mothers had elementary and pre-school aged children, and one was a mom to a seventh grade student. The pre-schoolers in attendance added a level of industry and volume to the gathering as they...
WAITSBURG-Tom House set a goal in his freshman year of high school; he wanted to earn every FFA degree available. After five years of diligent record keeping, showing hogs at the local fairs, and a hefty amount of volunteering, House has earned the American FFA Degree; an honor awarded to less than 1% of FFA members. "Once I earned my Greenhand Degree my freshman year, I wanted to go all the way through to my American. It was kind of a personal challenge," House said. "I'm the first in my...
WAITSBURG- 14 year old Lena Berens already has quite the equestrian resume, and this year, she will be adding Waitsburg Celebration Days Queen to her experience. With her trusty palomino mare, Diamond, Lena is committed to representing Celebration Days and the community of Waitsburg on the rodeo road this upcoming year. Lena is the daughter of Chris and Trisha Berens, and younger sister to Clara Berens. She is a freshman at Walla Walla High School. Originally from the small town of Dunlap,...
WAITSBURG—In operation for just one year, the Waitsburg Parks and Recreation District is organized and energized to continue with their goal of actively involving citizens with their community. In support of the upcoming levy to fund the organization, all board members will be available at a meet and greet event this Sunday, October 27th at 11:00 a.m. at Words-N-Print (Ju’s Traveling Pages bookstore), located at 101 Main street. The levy to fund the district is on the ballot for Waitsburg reside...
October 16, 2019 Terry Jacoy, Kevin House, Jim Romine, Kate Hockersmith and Mayor Marty Dunn were present, K.C. Kurkendall absent. Public Comments Commercial Club president, Joy Smith, presented the agenda for a design charrette on the proposed Touche Valley Trail. This event will be held October 26, from 5 – 7pm at the Columbia County Fairgrounds Pavilion. Smith also stated that this year’s Christmas Parade will be in the name of the late Deputy John King. New Business 2020 preliminary budget items were discussed. City administrator, Ran...
October 17, 2019 WAITSBURG—Ross Haman, Christy House, Lisa Morrrow, Stephanie Wooderchak, Mark Pickel were present, Randy Hinchliffe and Jason Kaehler were absent. Secondary Principal Stephanie Wooderchak announced that Parent/Teacher conferences will take place November 6 and 7. Preston Hall and Waitsburg High School students and staff attended the Character Strong training on September 26 and 27. The curriculum helps students develop a stronger self-identity, guide them safely through personal challenges and help them to feel a sense of c...
