Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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Every year on Veterans Day, the nation pauses to recognize and honor all the men and women, living and dead, who took up arms in defense of America. Our nation owes Veterans a debt of gratitude that can never be repaid. It’s our duty – not just on Veterans Day, but every day – to remember the sacrifices they’ve made and to make certain that our commitments to them and to their families are honored. And that duty is most especially important to those of us privileged to serve Veterans at VA, as well as here at the Walla Walla VA Medical Center....
PRESCOTT – The Prescott Library’s weekly crochet class has morphed into a Coffee and Craft Hour, still held at 1 p.m. each Saturday at the library. Crochet and other supplies will be available but participants are encouraged to bring any project they are currently working on. The library will supply the coffee and participants are encouraged to bring their own coffee cups and any fixings they’d like to use or share....
WAITSBURG – The City of Waitsburg has a new tool to help with future planning related to the city’s water system. Anderson-Perry Technical Manager Howard Boggs introduced the city’s newly developed water model at the Oct. 29 city council meeting. The city requested the water model earlier this year, initiated partly by the proposed Whoopemup Meadows housing development and also to help the city identify weaknesses in the current water system. “We always had a good idea of what the city’s...
WAITSBURG – This year’s Hometown Christmas will mark the 30th anniversary of the popular community event. The one-day event, celebrated the first Sunday in December each year, will take place Dec. 6. Waitsburg Commercial Club President Debra Callahan says the club hopes to make the anniversary event extra-special this year and has given this year’s celebration the theme, “A Victorian Christmas.” Callahan said parade entry forms should go out this week, along with flyers to the teachers and 4-H groups about making Victorian themed ornaments...
WAITSBURG – Waitsburg High School will hold its winter sports meeting at 7 p.m. on Nov. 9 in the high school auditorium. All students and parents of students who wish to participate in cheerleading, wrestling, and basketball are requested to attend....
PRESCOTT – The Walla Walla Rural Library District is offering a Red Cross Disaster Preparedness class at the Prescott Library on Thurs., Nov. 19 from 6-7 p.m. A Red Cross educator will instruct in how to make a family disaster plan and what to include in a family disaster supply kit. The focus will be on regional risks and disasters and the kinds of resources available through the Red Cross. Please register to attend by calling the library at (509) 849-2411 or email prescott@wwrurallibrary.com...
WAITSBURG – The November Christian Women’s Connection Luncheon will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Waitsburg Town Hall on Wed., Nov. 11. The meal will be catered by Ruth Shearer and is $10. November’s luncheon features speaker Pam Pingle of Medford, Ore. who will speak about facing both life’s joys and challenges. The luncheon will feature a silent auction. Donate items to benefit others or bid to get an early start on Christmas shopping. Linda Hermans will provide musical entertainment, playing violin during the shopping time. R...
Mayor Walt Gobel and council members Kevin House, Karl Newell, and Debra Callahan were present with Marty Dunn and K. C. Kuykendall absent. Howard Boggs from Anderson-Perry gave a review of the city’s recently completed water model. See story on page 5. Approved Main Street Bridge agreement with Anderson-Perry. Approved motion to give notice to terminate agreement with Waitsburg Ambulance Service. This will allow EMS funds that currently pass through the city, to go directly to Fire District #2. Approved WWVMPO amendment to include a...
DAYTON – The Lady Cardinals volleyball team lost their chance to compete as the #3 seed in the District 7/9 tournament when they dropped a tiebreaker match against DeSales on Mon., Nov. 2, in Dayton. Waitsburg made the Irish work for their win, taking the match to a full five sets, but ultimately lost 24-26, 18-25, 26-24, 25-22, and 13-15. “Overall, we played really well and the girls fought hard to come back after being down two sets, to push it to five. During the fifth set we were down 9-14 and they continued to play hard to come back and...
The Prescott Tigers volleyball team gave the Waitsburg Cardinals a run for their money during an Oct. 20 game on the Tiger court. The Cardinals ultimately took the win in five sets: 25-19, 18-25, 22-25, and 15-10. “Overall, we didn’t’ have our best night but the girls were able to play tough in the fourth and fifth sets to get the win. Prescott played extremely scrappy and kept us off balance for a majority of the night,” said Cardinal Coach Angie Potts. “Awesome! That’s what I’ve got to say about our girls. They left it all on the court ton...
LA GRANDE, Ore. – For the third time this season, Eastern Oregon University quarterback, and former Waitsburg High star, Zach Bartlow was awarded Frontier Conference Offensive Player of the Week honors for his performance against Montana Tech on Saturday in Whitefish, Mont. In a losing effort (42-24), Bartlow completed 27 of 55 passes for a career high 395 yards. According to an Eastern Oregon press release, Bartlow leads the Frontier conference and is 10th nationally in Division 3, with an average of 279 yards passing per game. Despite t...
PRESCOTT – The Lady Tigers ended their season with a well-played, five set match against Asotin on Oct. 28. The Tigers fell on the Asotin court, 25-10, 13-25, 25-22, 18-25, and 8-15. “Prescott ended their season playing their best ball of the year. It sounds like a broken record but once again we left it all out on the court. I’m proud of these girls. They continue to fight to the end. They could have mailed it in weeks ago,” said Couch Bob Young about the loss. “We started the match flat. We spent so much energy last night against Waitsburg...
CHENEY - Neither wind nor rain (nor goblins and ghouls) could prevent Waitsburg Cardinals Emily Adams and Landon Callas from earning spots at this week’s upcoming State Cross-Country meet in Pasco. Adams placed fourth and Callas placed 13th at the District 7/9 Regional Championship Meet at the Fairways Golf Course in Cheney, Wash. on Oct. 31. “The weather made for a tough run and not many PRs but Waitsburg ran well in spite of the wind, rain, and super soggy terrain,” said Cardinal Coach Ann Adams. Emily Adams, a junior, moved to the front of t...
6: Breakfast Bake; Crispitos, Pepper Strips 9: Breakfast Sandwich; BBQ Pulled Pork, BBQ Beans 10: Continental Breakfast; K-5 Cook’s Choice; Chicken Caesar Wrap, Cucumbers 11: NO SCHOOL – Veteran’s Day 12: Continental Breakfast; Chicken or Veggie Quesadilla, Refried Beans...
