PIONEER PORTRAITS

Fifteen Years Ago

January 13, 2011

[Photo Caption] Above: WP's Justin Armstrong, Kris Cady and Dayton's Colton Bickelhaupt, Below: WP's David Brock, Tre Brannock, Zach Bartlow and T.J. Hofer.

Seven Make All State: You may have missed it over the holidays, but almost three weeks after the football season ended, the 2010 Waitsburg-Prescott team reeled in more record-setting recognition for their historical performance during the season. One Dayton Bulldog, Colton Bickelhaupt, also received statewide recognition for his efforts on a team that made it to the first round of the playoffs. Sports writers across the state voted to include six Cardinals in the Washington All-State poll, with two winning the honor for both offense and defense – the first time in local sports history. The Associated Press 2B All-State Team offensive list has Junior Zach Bartlow at the top in the quarterback category. T.J. Hofer won All-State as a wide receiver. Tre Brannock joined the list as offensive linebacker, while Kris Cady was singled out in the all-purpose category. Brannock and Bartlow were listed again on the defensive side as linebacker and defensive back respectively. David Brock and Justin Armstrong received honorable mention as defensive linebacker and defensive back. Bickelhaupt received honorable mention as defensive back, though locally he is probably better known as his team's quarterback. Interviewed on Saturday before their basketball game against the Mac-Hi Pioneers, the Cardinals who made the All-State team said they heard about the poll from head coach Jeff Bartlow during recent basketball practice. "It was a surprise," Brannock said. "I didn't think I was going to get it for both. It just shows our team worked hard this (past) year." To Zach Bartlow, the All-State poll, released Dec. 21, felt like an early Christmas present for him and his team. "It was a good way to cap the season." Cady and Hofer agreed. "It feels good to be recognized for so many people on our team," Cady said. As Hofer put it: "I was just really excited." The Associated Press All-State Team is compiled from balloting by sports writers and sports casters throughout Washington.

Twenty-Five Years Ago

January 18, 2001

State wheat growers honored Jay Penner of Waitsburg for his work with government and citizen's groups toward the goal of retaining wheat stubble burning as a production tool for farmers.

Local 16th District Senator Mike Hewitt took the oath of office during opening ceremonies of the 57th Legislature on Jan. 8.

Fifty Years Ago

January 8, 1976

Mr. and Mrs. John Lemler were honored on their 60th wedding anniversary on Dec. 20th, at an open house at the home of their daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Smith. Mr. and Mrs. Lemler were presented a color television set by their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Many friends and relatives gathered for the occasion. About sixty were present for the affair.

Seventy-Five Years Ago

January 12, 1951

The Waitsburg Welding Works has been temporarily curtailed in the manufacture of steel storage tanks due to a shortage of steel.

Wait-Hi students will sponsor a "penny party" Friday evening in the recreation room to raise money for the student body.

One Hundred Years Ago

January 15, 1926

The Alex Mock home over near the mill, was placed under quarantine Monday by health officer, Dr. R. E. Butler, a light case of scarlet fever has developed in a 10-year old son, Forrest Mock.

One Hundred Twenty-Five Years Ago

January 18, 1901

There is some talk of suing the Coppei for making the city water look so like coffee that you can't tell them apart.