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WALLA WALLA – Waitsburg students and teachers are often the pleased recipients of scholarships and mini-grants from the Walla Walla-Columbia School Retirees Association. The awards are funded largely by the organization's annual Teddy Bear Tea. This year's twelfth annual Teddy Bear Tea will take place from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Sat., Feb.24 at the St. Francis Catholic Church Social Hall, located at 722 W. Alder Street in Walla Walla. The popular event features a four-course tea, a shopping are...
Waitsburg residents Lynne Carpenter and Ann and Lanny Adams served for Laht Neppur Brewery at the Palouse Cabin Fever BrewFest at the Palouse, Wash. Community Center on Sat., Feb. 10....
WAITSBURG – Makenna Barron, who turns 12 on Thursday, is most certainly the youngest Days of Real Sport or Waitsburg Celebration Days Queen, but she may be the most experienced as well. Makenna, daughter of Charlie and Tracy Barron of Waitsburg, reigned as Miss Rodeo Washington Sweetheart in 2013 and was 2016 Washington Little Rodeo Queen. In 2014, at age eight, Makenna sang the national anthem in the Happy Canyon arena at the opening night PBR Classic at the Pendleton Round-Up. In her roles a...
Jeff and Lori Bartlow were recognized as the 2017 Boosters of the Year at Waitsburg's season-end home basketball game against St. John/Endicott on Saturday night. "This year's Booster of the Year recognition is long overdue," said Booster Club President Ross Hamann. "Over the last 19 years, Jeff and Lori Bartlow have demonstrated tremendous dedication to the youth of our great community. They have given countless hours, gobs of money, and always accepted leadership roles in many student...
WAITSBURG - The Waitsburg Lions Club recently accepted a $600 donation, from Wade Lacolucci, in the memory of late Waitsburg farmer and former Lion Bob Danforth. For the last 13 years, Lacolucci and Bob's son, David Danforth, have coordinated a golf trip and charity tournament in Coeur d'alene. Last year, Lacolucci won the tournament and said he wanted to donate his winnings to the charity of Bob's choice. "Brother Rob is also part of the tournament and our dad, Bob, played some of his last...
WHS Semester One Honor Roll *does not include students who attend SEATech or Running Start Seniors Lambert, Kitty K. 4 Pearson, Chloe R. 4 Williams, Deja A. 4 Branson, Cade S. 3.25 and above Jones, Tayler L. 3.25 and above Mathews, Karlie J. 3.25 and above Philbrook, Christopher R. 3.25 and above Wood, Tyler J. 3.25 and above Juniors Alleman, Kelsey K. 4 Forney, Mackenzie D. 4 Mellish, Jakeub D. 3.25 and above Miller, Brayden M. 3.25 and above Sophomores Lewis, Kailyn P. 4 House, Seamus A. 3.25 and above Ahler, Marley S. 3.25 and above Miller,...
This picturesque winter scene, taken in December, 2016, was captured along Middle Waitsburg Road, just north of Londagin Road, by Waitsburg landscape photographer Bill Rodgers. Read about Bill and his art on Page 7....
WAITSBURG – Beginning in February the Waitsburg Resource Center will no longer be open on Saturdays. The center, which provides food and resources for residents in Waitsburg and Prescott school districts, is open from 2-4 each Thursday. The decision was made because very few people come in on Saturdays. If demand warrants, the center will look at extending Thursday hours. The resource center provides many resources to the community, in addition to providing food to those in need. In 2017, the ce...
WAITSBURG – Semi-retired geologist Bill Rodgers moved to Waitsburg almost exactly two years ago and says he absolutely loves living in "a photographer's paradise." His landscapes have been featured in a collection of books by the Blue Mountain Land Trust and Rodgers hopes to offer landscape photography workshops in the not-too-distant future. Rodgers says his love of the land developed at an early age. "When I grew up in Spokane, there was a little undeveloped hill behind our house; a big pile o...
WAITSBURG – Voters in the Waitsburg School District will be asked to continue supporting schools by approving an Educational Programs and Operations (EPO) of $2.71 per $1,000 of assessed property value on the Feb. 13 ballot. If passed, the levy will replace the current M&O levy which was approved in 2016 and expires in 2018. Board members settled on the $2.71 per $1,000 figure to allow for an increase in Walla Walla County property taxes as the result of the McCleary Decision (EHB 2242), e...
Jan. 21: Deputies responded to a call of a physical domestic altercation between a husband and wife on Second St. in Dixie. The husband was arrested on investigation of assault in the 4th degree – domestic violence. Jan. 18 While investigating a vehicle the victim disclosed other thefts that occurred from under his carport on Middle Waitsburg Road. Jan. 17 A vehicle prowl and theft ocurred sometime overnight on 01/16/2018. Jan. 15 Sometime between Jan. 12 and Jan. 14, unknown suspects broke out four windows to an abandoned building in the 1...
WAITSBURG – A name for the new field house a the Waitsburg Athletic Complex will not be decided upon until policies regarding the naming of school facilities can be updated, but school board members spent some time discussing the matter at their January board meeting. Board chair Ross Hamann offered some historical knowledge on the project. Hamann said that years ago there were several projects in the works including a new press box and field house. After receiving a $15,000 grant from Cycle O...
Remodeling of the Prescott Lions Hall is nearing completion and the Lions plan to be open to serve their monthly fundraising breakfast this weekend, Jan. 27 and 28 from 8-11 a.m.. The library district wanted to expand which led to the Lions remodeling their side of the builging. They added new bathrooms and rebuilt the kitchen/pantry area....
Members of the WHS National Honor Society and ASB officers served punch and cookies, after gifting school board members with chocolates during last week’s board meeting, in honor of School Board Appreciation Month. This year marked Randy Pearson’s 20th year on the board. District Superintendent Jon Mishra presented board members with medallions that read “Thank you. You’ve made a difference” and thanked them for their “inspirational leadership” before reading Governor Jay Inslee’s Scho...
The District house and two plots on Coppei Ave. are under consideration WAITSBURG – In recent months, the Waitsburg School Board has been examining the possibility of selling off real property, including two parcels of land on Coppei Avenue and the District house, located adjacent to Preston Hall. "We are still in the preliminary stages of discussion, trying to see if selling the properties would cut costs for the District with savings through maintenance and upkeep," District Superintendent J...
Retired Army Reserve Captain, John Bret IV Moser swore in his son, David Moser, to the National Guard at the Spokane Military Entrance Processing Station on Fri., Jan. 12. David is currently attending SEATech Skills Center in Walla Walla where he is taking the Advanced Manufacturing & Welding Technology program. "I have joined the National Guard to serve my country, which is a great honor, and keep the family tradition going," David said....
Jan. 13 A local male was arrested for suspicion of DUI on W. Third and Bruce Streets. Jan 4 A man reported a game trail camera mounted on the side of his house was stolen on W. Fourth St....
WAITSBURG – The Waitsburg Home and School Association will hold its second annual Father-Daughter Dance on Sat., Jan 20 from 6-8 p.m.. in the Waitsburg Elementary School multipurpose room. This year's "Ties & Tiaras" event is Cinderella-themed, with amazing décor, a fog machine, and roses for the ladies. Nearly 50 gentleman attended last year's event, raising $744 for the Home and School Association. Girls of all ages are invited to grab their dads, grandfathers, uncles, brothers and enjoy a ma...
Bly will continue to offer services through Total Comfort Solutions WAITSBURG – After nine years of faithfully serving locals, Stan Bly has closed the doors on Bly Plumbing, LLC. There is no need for worry, though. Bly, who sold his business to Total Comfort Solutions, says he is not going anywhere. Bly sold his business and truck to Total Comfort Solutions on Nov. 30. The Walla Walla Fair Board Director then took a week to represent the Big 4 rodeos in Las Vegas during the PRCA, before returnin...
-School board members were honored as part of School Board Recognition month. Elementary Principals Report (Dr. Jon Mishra): -Updated board on the elementary school’s incorporation of depth of knowledge (DOK) in the classroom. -Grades 3-5 chose students-of-the-month, which were posted on Facebook. Secondary Principal’s Report (Stephanie Wooderchak): -Preston Hall and high school students will begin MAP testing -Students in both buildings will be talking about soft lockdowns, hard lockdowns, fire and safety procedures. -Second semester beg...
The Waitsburg Resource Center helped keep kids fed and entertained during winter break by offering free lunches and activities on Tues., Wed., and Thurs. each week of break. The resource center served 80 lunches. Children made airplanes and lid ornaments, colored, played games, put together puzzles and built with LEGOs. Older kids, grandparents and community members helped Pastor Matt Wyatt with the children. "The kids were a joy to be around. This is possible not just because WRC sponsors the...
WAITSBURG – The College Football National Championships played second fiddle for community members concerned about the fate of the proposed 2018-19 Dayton-Waitsburg full athletic and activities combine. Local sports took precedence as more than 50 people skipped the NCAA game in favor of speaking their mind at a community meeting held at the Waitsburg Elementary School library on Jan. 8. One of the most repeated and passionate sentiments expressed at the meeting was that parents should bow out, trust their elected officials, and allow both s...
WAITSBURG – Waitsburg School District capital improvement projects are on track and building permits were submitted to the city last month, Design West Senior Project Architect Ned Warnick told the school board in a work session prior to their Dec. 13 regular board meeting. The projects, which encompass all three of the district school buildings as well as the athletic field, are slated to go to bid in early February. Due to uncertainty in the bid market, Warnick strongly suggested that s...
The Pacific Power Foundation donated $3,350 to the Waitsburg Historical Society toward replacement of the deteriorating foundation. Narum Construction replaced the foundation at a cost of $38,280. Historical society president Richard Hinds said they have gathered $25,000 through grants and donations are just $5070 away from paying off the bill....
WAITSBURG – Mayor Marty Dunn called 2017 "one of the busiest years on record" and says the City of Waitsburg can look forward to continued infrastructure improvements in 2018, with planning into 2019. To make that happen, the city council approved a $2.17 million budget for 2018 at their Dec. 20 regular council meeting. Accomplishments for 2017 include filling several long sections of sidewalk gaps to improve the city's walkability, relining a failing storm drain on Main Street to complete the f...
