Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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WAITSBURG - Walla Walla Emergency Medical Services recently re-evaluated their coverage to outlying areas and made changes in how they respond to calls in Waitsburg. Previously, when a call went to dispatch, crews were sent from both Waitsburg and Walla Walla. "Waitsburg covers their own calls, so financially, it doesn't make sense that they send a crew out, transfer the call to Dayton who sends us (Waitsburg Ambulance Service) out - then we get there and realize we don't need paramedics and...
WAITSBURG - The Waitsburg Ambulance service is looking for a few good men (or women!) to help with shift coverage. Deputy Chief EMS responder Sharon Brooks said she'd love to see five to ten volunteers join the service and commit one day a week to being on call. The Waitsburg Ambulance Service (WAS) will be 45 years old this March. It began in 1970 as an all-volunteer service. Today the service is run by EMS Chief Richard Naumann and EMS Deputy Chiefs Sharon Brooks and William Potolichio, who...
WAITSBURG - Weller Public Library manager Rosie Warehime waited until she had the library all decked out for Christmas before letting her youngest patrons open an extra-special present. At Monday morning's Story Time, Warehime shared a box of 83 brand new children's books - purchased through a grant from the Libri Foundation and Friends of the Library donation -- with a group of excited young readers. The youngsters excitedly unpacked two large boxes of books, stopping to examine new favorites...
WAITSBURG - Artist Squire Broel's monument, to be placed in downtown Waitsburg in May, was chosen by the Waitsburg Art Commission to honor the three founding fathers of the Waitsburg community: William Bruce, William Preston and Sylvester Wait. It is Broel's desire that the piece will also recognize the efforts of the countless other individuals who quietly labored to make Waitsburg the town it is today. "Each individual - regardless of level of recognition - makes an impact on their...
WAITSBURG - It's widely known that words are among the mightiest of weapons - but only if you know how to use them. To that end, the Waitsburg school district staff has devoted a great deal of effort and creativity this year to arming its students to fight well. They won't be using words to slay any dragons, but teachers and administrators are hoping a concentrated focus on vocabulary will give students an edge when taking on the state assessments. Last year, Waitsburg teachers decided it would...
City Council members include: K.C. Kuykendall, Marty Dunn, Kevin House, Karl Newell, Debra Callahan and Mayor Walt Gobel. All were present with student representative Emma Philbrook absent. *A retirement celebration for Public Works Director Dan Katsel was held prior to the meeting. *Council approved a motion to forfeit the 1% property tax increase allowed annually, which would amount to approximately $1,400- $1,500. *Karen McCall, from the Washington State Liquor Control Board, was present for a question and answer session with council and...
Board members Ross Hamann, Christy House, Randy Pearson and Greg Zuger were present with Marilyn Johnson absent. *Approved Facilities Supervisor to move forward in pursuing an offer from Young's Heating & Air Conditioning to provide and install, at no cost to the district, ductless heating and air conditioning in one classroom, with the District being responsible for covering associated electrical expenses. *Enrollment increased from 290.12 to 294.12. This is 25 over the budgeted enrollment of 269. *Ag teacher Nicole Abel will take maternity...
WAITSBURG - Waitsburg community members were invited to enjoy dinner, catered by Rita Brown and served by the Waitsburg Celebration Days court, and vote in the annual election of Waitsburg's Town Hall Board on Wednesday, Nov. 19. "Everyone in town is welcome to vote. All they have to do is show up and fill out a ballot," said outgoing board president Karl Newell. Twenty-four citizens voted in the election, naming a new slate of seven board members. Outgoing board members include: Rose...
WAITSBURG - This year's Hometown Christmas will be a two-day event, beginning on Saturday, Dec. 6 with a Town Hall breakfast prepared by the Waitsburg Celebration Days Committee. Vendors will be selling their wares all day in Town Hall as well. Sunday will kick off with another morning breakfast followed by vendors, music and entertainment in Town Hall. Santa and Mrs. Claus will pose for photos and hand out treats from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Plaza Theater. The 5 p.m. Main Street parade will be followed by an all-you-can-eat chili feed in Town...
WAITSBURG - Dan Katsel has only held two fulltime jobs in his adult life. The first was working at an orchard that was once located between Waitsburg and Dayton, where he worked the first four years following his 1969 graduation from Touchet High School. He'll retire from the second -- as a member of the Waitsburg city crew -- on December 1, after spending an eventful forty years on the job. Katsel grew up in Touchet and recalls feeling "kinda jealous" as a child, when he came to visit his...
WAITSBURG --Parents with children in Grades 5-12 are invited to attend the Waitsburg School District HIV/AIDS Parent Preview Night on Monday, December 1, 2014, from 6:00-7:00 p.m. in the school library located in the Waitsburg Elementary Building (184 Academy Street). Following a preview of the materials, parents who wish to have their child excluded from participation in the HIV/AIDS Prevention Program may sign a release form. State law requires that parents or guardians attend such a meeting before they can have their child or legal ward...
WAITSBURG--Public Works Director Dan Katsel will retire Dec. 1 after 40 years working for the City of Waitsburg. The City would like to give the Community and those in surrounding areas a chance to wish him well in his retirement at a celebration event before the Nov. 19 Council meeting from 5:30-6:30 p.m. The celebration will take place at the Waitsburg Lions Club Building at the Waitsburg Fairgrounds (349 E. 10th Street)....
WAITSBURG - Local veterans took turns standing proudly as the Waitsburg High School Band played excerpts from the official song of each branch of the military at a Veterans Day program on Friday afternoon. Waitsburg's Theater Arts class and the High School Band welcomed their honored guests in the community program held in the WHS auditorium. ASB president Owen Lanning welcomed the audience and introduced senior Mikala DeRuwe who sang "The Star Spangled Banner." The band played a rousing...
WAITSBURG - Through its pledge of "hands to larger service," 4-H encourages young people to give back to their communities. For Waitsburg's Corral Wranglers, participation in community service is a requirement to membership. This week, the group decided to give back and honor veterans at the same time by decorating cookies to be sent with 4-H Dad and veteran Trevor Johnson on his upcoming Army Reserve drill weekend in Yakima. Johnson, who serves as a mechanic in a transportation company, spoke...
WAITSBURG -- A mandatory winter sports meeting for parents and athletes participating in winter sports will take place at 7 p.m. on November 4 in the WHS auditorium. All coaches will be present to discuss season schedules and expectations for boys and girls basketball, wrestling and cheerleading....
WAITSBURG - Waitsburg Commercial Club will meet at Waitsburg Town Hall (121 Main Street) on November 4 at 6:30 p.m. The speaker will be Times publisher Ken Graham. Dinner is $12 per person and there is no charge for attending the meeting only. Please RSVP for dinner to BA Keve at ikbakeve@charter.netikbakeve@charter.net or 509-337-6546. Waitsburg Commercial Club is a 501C6 Chamber of Commerce representing the business interests of the Waitsburg Community. Incorporated in 1903, dues are $25.00 per year each September, $10.00 for individuals....
WAITSBURG - Local efforts have raised a total of $8,000 for the family of Jenna Morton, a 29-year-old mother, who was killed in an automobile accident on Oct. 4, leaving behind a husband and three young children. Fundraiser organizer Jamie Gleason said the family's immediate needs are met with extra funds available to go toward replacing their lost vehicle. A benefit dinner, in conjunction with a silent auction, raised $5,000, a bake sale raised an additional $1,700 and community members...
WAITSBURG - Mayor Walt Gobel said he was very excited to welcome Waitsburg's latest City Council student representative, Emma Philbrook, who was sworn in at the Oct. 16 council meeting. Philbrook is the fourth teen to serve as a Council representative, following Fletcher Baker (2011), Logan Dozier (2012), and Meara Baker (2013). Philbrook said that she doesn't have a great deal of governing experience but served as student body treasurer her sophomore of high school and has held positions at...
WAITSBURG - It's been years in the making, but Waitsburg's Maria Garcia hopes to cross the finish line of the New York City Marathon "for real" on Sunday. The quinquagenarian (that means she's in her 50's, though just barely) will be joined by her college roommate - and about 50,000 other people - running in the largest marathon in the world, as she raises funds for F.A.C.E.S. Northwest, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting children and adolescents with autism. Garcia crossed the finish line of t...
WAITSBURG - Waitsburg students began this week with a smile and some food for thought, courtesy of the WHS ASB Leadership Team. The team brought in motivational speaker, Scott Backovich, who addressed students in grades 8 through 12 in a Monday morning assembly on how to "Be a Catalyst." Backovich later worked directly with the school leaders on leadership training. To say Scott Backovich gets around is an understatement. The Los Angeles native says he regularly visits 35 states each month as...
WAITSBURG - The first big event at the Q's Wood-Fired Grill on Waitsburg's Main Street will also be the first event of its kind in the city. Waitsburg Cellars will host a winemaker dinner at The Q on Saturday, Oct. 25. The Q owners, Emry and Sandy Kleck will serve a threecourse dinner, appetizers and dessert to be paired with Waitsburg Cellars wines. The menu includes: Three White paired with Pork Tenderloin Crostini w/ Monteillet Goat Cheese & Orange, Pear & Cranberry Mostarda Cheninieres paired with Grilled Salmon w/ Chive Oil over Fresh...
WAITSBURG - With marijuana bans being upheld in jurisdictions across the state, Waitsburg's city council decided to revisit the topic last week. Both Sheriff John Turner and City Attorney Jared Hawkins joined in the conversation that was, without exception, anti-pot. Councilman K.C. Kuykendall said he wished to get the "very fluid" topic back before council now that nearly a year's worth of data is available. Kuykendall asked legal counsel for a brief legislative update on the issue. Hawkins...
WAITSBURG - A group of WHS seniors and a few parents recently volunteered a couple of weekends prettying up the football field bleachers. The benches sported fresh coats of red and white paint for this year's homecoming weekend. WHS senior Hannah Grant said she realized the project was needed after she sat down for the first home game and got splinters in her legs. "I was talking to Marty and Becky Dunn about it and we all felt they needed some love," she said. Grant said she decided to...
WAITSBURG - Dale Johnson has spent the past several months talking to people in Walla Walla County. He has gone door to door in most of the rural part of the county and is now doing it in Walla Walla. He also meets with groups throughout the county and spent about 60 hours talking to people at the Walla Walla County Fair. "I ask people two questions," Johnson said. "What do you want in a county commissioner, and what changes would you like to see in the county." He then listed a number of themes that ran through those conversations. "Safety...
