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  • HIGHWAY 125 CLOSED THURSDAY

    Sep 9, 2010

    WALLA WALLA - Motorist are advised that SR-125 between Walla Walla and SR-124 will be subject to closure on Sept. 9 and 10. Traffic will be interrupted due to the scheduled execution at the Washington State Penitentiary on Sept. 20. Traffic northbound from Walla Walla on SR-125 will be diverted at Carrie Street. Traffic southbound on SR-125 as well as Harvey Shaw Road will be stopped at the Harvey Shaw and SR-125 intersection and be diverted. Motorists traveling north from Walla Walla should use the Lower Waitsburg Road and then take either...

  • PROGRAM FOR COMMUNITY HEALTH

    Sep 9, 2010

    DAYTON - Dayton General Hospital, in cooperation with Columbia Cares, received a $9,600 grant from the Wash­ington Health Foundation to promote health among people working in organizations and businesses in Waitsburg and Dayton. The "Action to CHANGE" challenge is a 12-week pro­gram. Participating employees can form teams of three and will earn points for the activities they participate in. The top individual person and the top two teams earning the most points will be awarded gift cards ($500 first indi­vidual winner, $150 for each person on...

  • MAN CHARGED WITH CHILD PORN

    Sep 9, 2010

    WALLA WALLA - A Walla Walla man who took up residence in Waitsburg this summer was charged Friday with first-degree rape, sexual exploitation of a minor and first-degree possession of images depicting a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct. If convicted of the charges, 31-year-old Carl Grayson Bell Jr. could reportedly be sentenced to at least 20 years in prison. The maximum sentence for first-degree rape of a child is life in prison. Bell was charged with three counts of first-degree...

  • MEMORIALS

    Sep 9, 2010

    Waitsburg Historical Society Memorial In loving memory of Joe Abbey and Carl Henze from Martin A. and Wan­da L. Mattice of Walla Walla...

  • WEDDINGattended

    Sep 9, 2010

    Kelly Jean Lambert and James Ed­ward Harri were united in marriage on May 1, 2010, in the First Christian Church in Milton Freewater, OR The bride is the daughter of Ed and Cathy Lambert of Waitsburg. Kelly is a ____ graduate of Waitsburg and Walla Walla Com­munity College. The groom is the son of Dr. Jim and Mary Harri of Walla Walla, WA. James is a graduate of University of Idaho and currently works as an Agronomist at McGregor Company in Adams, OR. The couple honeymooned in Las Vegas and I...

  • THANKS

    Sep 9, 2010

    We would like to thank all our friends, family, and people of the community for all your acts of kindness during our recent loss. All the flowers, cards, food, memo­rial contributions and prayers are greatly appreciated. With sincere thanks, Bitsy Harshman VawterLeve Hatfield...

  • BIRTHDAYS

    Sep 9, 2010

    Sept. 9: Cadman Donovan, Trevor Johnson, Terry Ferguson, Melissa Christensen, Bob Rea, Amie Green, Dell Groom. Sept. 10: Bill Stonecipher, Lorna Zajac, Lana Salloum, Vanna Webber, Tom Duckworth, Rebecca Brown, Mandy McGee. Sept. 11: Kathleen Johnson, Roger Becker, Nancy Gerking, Justin Bergevin, Jason Crawford, Bonnie Olson. Sept. 12: Jim Pearson, Glenn Hayes, Marshal McKinley, Mitch Gagnon, Chelsi Hermanns. Sept. 13: Dave McKenzie, Sr., Jeffrey Hofer, Joey Garcia, Nadine Scoggins, Helen Rich, Claudia Hevel-Doty, Jeffrey Liebermann, Nancy...

  • PIONEER PORTRAITS

    Sep 9, 2010

    Ten Years Ago September 21, 2000 Ye Towne Hall received a grant from PacifiCorptoward the cost of a new roof. Work on the project should be completed before the rainy weather arrives. Over 800 friends gathered to enjoy barbecued salmon and good times at the annual Salmon Bake at the Don Thomas Community Building Thursday. One of the largest crowds ever to attend enjoyed a beautiful day, coming from a wide variety of places from Germany to Alaska, Arizona, Kansas, Montana, Idaho, Oregon and California. Tennys Bickelhaupt was honored at the 2000...

  • Back With Ribbons

    Sep 9, 2010

    Swine: Grand Champion Overall Mar­ket Hog: Kyle Dozier FFA Grand Champion Market Hog: Kyle Dozier FFA Champion Novice Show­man: Krystal Harris FFA Reserve Champion Nov­ice Showman: FFA Champion Advanced Showman: Kassie Sharp FFA Reserve Champion Ad­vanced Showman: Devon Gusse Grand Champion All Around FFA Showman: Krystal Harris Herdsmanship Award: Waits­burg FFA Best Pen of 4: Waitsburg FFA Best Daily Rate of Gain: Kyle Dozier Blue Ribbon Market Hog: Kyle Dozier, Philip Kock, Krys­tal Harri...

  • Vendors At Preston Park

    Sep 9, 2010

    Absolutely Audry Jeannie's Place Wearable Art (Jewelry), smudge kits, do-rags, incense burners, purses, pendants, hats (ball caps) bagbags, and dream catchers Alda Jewelry Gifts Sterling Silver Charms, Rings, Pendants, Native American Jewelry, Vintage Jewelry, and Men's Jewelry. Becky's Pendleton/Urockware Pendleton Round-Up Western Wear, Belts and Ac­cessories. Blue Crystal T-Shirts - screen printing Jon Marilu Bryan Birdhouses Order of Eastern Star/Masonic Lodge Raffle and handouts Folk Art Shoppe Fine handmade items including but not...

  • Waitsburg Restaurants and Bars

    Sep 9, 2010

    WAITSBURG RESTAU­RANTS / BARS: Jimgermanbar 119 Main St. - Waitsburg, WA Telephone: 509.337.6001 www.jimgermanbar.com Unfortunately they have a previously scheduled private party on Sept. 15 , so will be closed to the public on that date. Laht Neppur Brewing Cellars 444 Preston Ave. - Waits­burg, WA Telephone: 509.337.6261 www.lahtneppur.com Open 2-8 p.m. Taqueria Don Miguel Delicious Mexican Food 206 Main St. - Waitsburg, WA Telephone: 509.337.3200 taqueriadonmiguel@hot­mail. com Open 8 a.m. -...

  • Events Around Waitsburgwill

    Sep 9, 2010

    Event 1: FARM DISPLAY See these massive ma­chines up close and learn about their function in the farming business. The dis­play will be located at the lot on the corner of North Main St. and First St. and will be displayed Wednesday, Sept. 15, around 10 a.m. For further information, contact Gail Wolfe at 509-540-0974 or e-mail at bluejeangail@yahoo.combluejeangail@yahoo.com. Event 2: ABBEY FARM A rare opportunity to see an actual Seed Farm at work. Wheat harvest will have con­cluded shortly before Cycle Oregon arrives, but fall seed­ing will ju...