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  • Strange But True

    Samantha Weaver, The Times|Oct 26, 2017

    * It was 20th-century American author and college professor David Foster Wallace who made the following sage observation: “There is no such thing as not voting: you either vote by voting, or you vote by staying home and tacitly doubling the value of some diehard’s vote.” * Those who study such things say that many ancient Greeks carried coins in their mouths -- clothing of the time lacked pockets, you see. * In late 19-century America, parts of New England had a rather unusual Halloween tradition. Evidently, in many rural communities, boys...

  • WHS Homecoming

    The Times|Oct 26, 2017

    Waitsburg students enjoyed a week filled with dress-up days and competitions during last week's homecoming celebration. Classes competed in relays, a hula hoop competition and Buff Puff volleyball and dressed up for Pajama Day, Hawaiian Day, and Sports Day. Seniors and sophomores tied for the top spot with 24.5 points each. Juniors followed with 17.5 points and the freshman came in with 13.5 points. Saturday night's dance was hosted by Dayton at The Barn at Blue Meadows....

  • Prescott Park and Pool Seek Support

    Dena Martin, The Times|Oct 26, 2017

    District has felt the impact of minimum wage increases PRESCOTT – Unlike the city parks and pools of Waitsburg and Dayton which are operated and maintained through city budgets, the Prescott Joint Parks and Recreation District (PJPRD) must go to the people each November to secure funding for the coming year’s operations of the Prescott Pool and Field View Park. The PJPRD is asking voters to approve a $115,000 maintenance and operations levy request, Proposition No. 1 on the current General Ele...

  • Waitsburg School Breakfasts & Lunches

    The Times|Oct 26, 2017

    9: Breakfast Sandwich; Corndog, Chips (12:10 Early Release) 30: Scrambled Eggs; Chicken Cordon Bleu, Roll 31: Cook’s Choice; Cook’s Choice 1: Long John; BAked Potato Bar, Graham Cracker, Broccoli 2: Pop Tart & Yogurt, Chicken Quesadilla, Roasted Veggies...