Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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Submitted by Patricia Wilson Waitsburg Assembly girls Annie Trent and Kendra Smith attendeded the 2019 International Order of Rainbow for Girls Grand Assembly July 12-14 in Yakima. Both girls were 2018-2019 Grand Officers. At the 2019 session, Kendra Smith was appointed to the position of Grand Camps for the upcoming year. This position is very busy, requires high organization skills, and involves working with state officers around the state. Kendra also received a $1,750.00 Rainbow Dad education scholarship. She is currently a student at...
Submitted by Patricia Wilson Seven members of the Waitsburg Eastern Star Chapter attend WA State Grand Chapter June 24-26, 2019, in Wenatchee. Waitsburg’s Worthy Matron Patricia Wilson served as Page to the Grand Worthy Matron at Grand Chapter. It was reported that WA State raised $55,926.00 in the 2018-2019 term for Fred Hutchinson Breast Cancer Research, $700.00 in the first three months of 2019 for the new project of Service Dogs ($150,000 nationally), and over $35,000.00 was awarded in education scholarships....
Editor's Note: The Times would like to bring back the tradition of publishing local club notes. We welcome brief minutes or summaries of local meetings. Send your updates to editor@waitsburgtimes.com. 6/12/2019 Meeting called to order at 6:30pm. Old Business Another demonstration was given by Monte Lee. New Business The steer tour is on Wednesday, July 10th at 4:00pm. Let Val know a week before if you can come. Columbia County Fair: “Timeless Traditions” 100th Year Anniversary Fair entries are due Monday, August 12th and record books are due...
The Dayton Kiwanis hosted the annual Easter Egg Hunt at the Dayton City Park. Dayton High School Honor Society students filled more than 1,000 plastic eggs with candy. Those who found the “Golden Eggs” received special prizes. Student applications have been received for $4,000 in Kiwanis scholarships to be presented at the Dayton High Commencement. Our next community events include the Dayton Days Rodeo on May 25th and All Wheels Weekend on June 14th - 16th. And, a ‘Shred Day’ will happen on June 29th at HomeStreet Bank with a shred truck a...
Submitted by BethAnn Wood P.E.O. Chapter BE—Waitsburg is selling tickets for “Burgers, Bands and Brews” a fundraiser featuring The FrogHollow Band. Ticket prices $15.00 for 21 and over, $7.00 for those under 21. This event occurs Saturday, May 18th in conjunction with the Waitsburg Lions Club at the Don Thomas Building. Proceeds from the event support local scholarships and P.E.O. International projects. Need a ticket? Please contact BethAn Wood 509-629-1919. P.E.O. chapters support the educational and charitable funds of the P.E.O. Siste...
Monthly Meeting Minutes 4/10/2019 Meeting called to order at 6:40 pm. Old Business More demonstrations were done this month: Braeden White “Artificial Insemination” This year, a state judge will be visiting us at the fair. The judge will be touring and comparing it to others around the state. Being New Business Record books are due on August 26th and can be done online or on paper. Members need to update their calendars, project plans, and start on your project journal. Meeting adjourned at 7:24pm. Minutes submitted by Jessie Atteberry, Sec...
The Waitsburg Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star is very excited to sponsor two applicants for the Eastern Star Training Award for Religious Leadership (ESTARL) scholarship. Applicants are Lucas Kulhanek-Arenes and Catherine Lyle who are currently completing their 2nd year of instruction. Dan Dills is also being sponsored for the Alexandra Schenking Nursing Scholarship. Mr. Dills is completing his nursing pre-requisites at WWCC this spring. These scholarships are awarded each year by the Grand Chapter of Washington....
The Dayton Kiwanis assisted the local Lions Club with their Crab Dinner in early March. The Lions helped us with our annual Turkey Bingo event last November and we helped them with their Crab Dinner. Our club is actively connecting with the local school district: On Feb. 28 the FFA Chapter Debate Team demonstrated their presentation in preparation for the State competition. The FBLA club visited our club on the Mar. 14 meeting to inform us of their achievements at regional competition and preparation for going to State. On March 28 our Kiwanis...
Waitsburg Lions Club Update By Jesse Smit Waitsburg Lions Club had their annual Kids Night on March 12th. It is a special meeting that allows members to bring kids, grandkids and/or related family members to the meeting to learn more about Lions Club. Along with a great dinner, games and prizes. Our total turnout was 23 kids. The Annual Rib Feed is scheduled for May 4th. It runs from 6-8pm at the Don Thomas building at the Fairgrounds. Tickets are 30 dollars each and can be purchased at Waitsburg Grocery. Our next meeting is April 9. The Lions...
