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WAITSBURG—The Waitsburg City Council has asked volunteers in the community to partner with Waitsburg Parks and Rec to put together a plan to increase usage at the fairgrounds. The city council would like organizers to submit the plan for review at its March regular meeting. The first planning meeting was held on January 24, 2024, and included past Friends of the Fairgrounds advisory committee members, Parks and Rec commissioners, and fairgrounds advocates. Recommendations from attendees included reorganizing the Friends of the Fairgrounds C...
WAITSBURG—After cancelations due to winter weather, the Mythical/Movable Blue Mountain Bluegrass Jam is back. It will be at TVAMP’s studio at 141 Main Street, Waitsburg Friday, Jan. 26 at 7 p.m. Kate Hockersmith, the jam organizer said “Looks like, THIS week, we can get to the jams without risking life, limb and vehicle wrecks.” Hockersmith also announced that The Singer/Songwriter CD project is on track and she is contacting musicians who have offered original tunes for the recording. She hopes to start recording over the next few weeks....
WAITSBURG — The Waitsburg Booster Club is seeking nominations for the 2023 Booster of the Year. Now is the time to acknowledge a booster club member who goes above and beyond to support Waitsburg youth and their extracurricular activities. Nomination can be filled out and submitted at http://tinyurl.com/2x2hp34p by January 17 or follow the link on the Waitsburg Booster Club page on Facebook. Only dues-paying members can submit nominations. Still not a member? Family memberships are available for $25 at home basketball games or by mail to W...
WAITSBURG — Waitsburg Parks and Recreation District Commissioners met at Ten Ton Coffee on January 4 for its first regular meeting of the new year. The newly installed commissioners Curtis Lysher and Holly Lachowicz took their oaths of office. Commissioners Bart Baxter, Wendy Carter, and Beth Daves were all in attendance. Waitsburg City Council member Jillian Henze told the commissioners that $5,000 for the development of a dog park was included in the approved 2024 city budget. The exact l...
WAITSBURG-The Waitsburg School District is offering its Cardinal fans a great deal on all the gear. The District is offering 24% off on purchases of $100 and over. Use the code NY24, between 1/1/24 through 1/7/24 at 11:59 PM PST. Go to http://tinyurl.com/yx5f99vx to take advantage of this deal, and support Cardinal athletes and programs....
WAITSBURG-Waitsburg High School and Preston Hall's Christmas Concert was held in the high school auditorium on December 12. Waitsburg's outstanding music instructor, Mrs. Elizabeth Jaegeski, directed the concert. The sixth-grade band opened the program, playing "Good King Wenceslas," "Jingle Bells," and "Jolly Old Saint Nicholas." The duet of Kaitlyn Paul and Emily played "Lightly Row." The Cardinal Choir sang "Do You Hear What I Hear," followed by the seventh-grade band playing "Sleigh Ride,"...
WAITSBURG — The winners of the 2023 Christmas Light Contest won awards in three categories; No Place Like Home, Christmas Carol, and Reason for the Season. Tony and Diana Messenger's home on 10th St. won the Christmas Carol Award. Gabe and Jessica Kiefel's home at the corner of Main St. and 7th St. won the Reason for the Season Award. The No Place Like Home Award went to Randy and Antoinette Charles' home at the corner of Orchard and 5th Streets....
WAITSBURG — It was a full house at the annual Veteran’s Benefit Bingo event sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary on Sunday, November 26. Close to 100 people had the chance to win a turkey, ham, and cash. In the last game of the afternoon, a blackout bingo paid $100. David Long from Walla Walla DJ was the caller and entertained the crowd with a spirited music selection between games. Girls Scouts helped at the food table, and community members sponsored bingo games in memory or honor of...
WAITSBURG – This year’s efforts by Waitsburg Friends of the Pool and the Parks and Recreation District to replace the city pool are ending on a high note. With over $50,000 raised, the project’s feasibility study can begin. Results from the September Waitsburg Parks and Rec community survey showed a new pool was the top priority for 60% of respondents. “Energized by the survey results, Waitsburg Parks and Recreation District had a goal to get the pool project off the ground by the end of the year, and we are ecstatic we can take this step fo...
WAITSBURG — The City of Waitsburg will test the flood siren on November 11 at 10 a.m. The siren is located on the Weller Public Library roof and sounds at noon on weekdays. For the test, the siren pattern will be continuously sounded for a long time to be determined by the operator. City Council and Community Health & Protection Committee member Jillian Henze said residents should use the flood siren or other alerts to ensure family members and animals are safe. If conditions warrant, people in the affected areas should head to higher ground o...
Waitsburg—The City of Waitsburg and Waitsburg Parks and Recreation invite the community to the grand opening of the pickleball court at Preston Park. The event will be on Friday, October 20 at 1 p.m. This is an opportunity to recognize the city crew and the Parks and Rec Committee for their hard work and collaboration to complete the court and to hit a few balls, so bring your paddles....
WAITSBURG-The New York Times published its third annual Restaurant List for 2023. The list consists of the 50 restaurants in the United States that "excite them most right now." They sent a dozen reporters, editors, and critics nationwide to find new and old restaurants that offer exceptional fare. Though a tasty job collecting candidates, narrowing it down to just fifty could not have been easy. According to the article, this is an expansive moment for independent restaurants. Good news after t...
WAITSBURG–American 35 burst onto the Waitsburg scene in April 2022, bringing its signature wood-fired pizzas, tasty and aptly named cocktails, trivia nights, and live music. Not ones to let grass grow under their feet, owners Judy and Tom Bennett have literally burst through a brick wall onto the restaurant's new patio space. Where they will let grass grow under their feet. And have a new area for patio service. So mark your calendars for this Friday, September 15 for American 35's Party on th...
WAITSBURG - Waitsburg’s Order of the Eastern Star will be present at this year’s Fall Festival at the Bruce Memorial Mansion on Sunday, September 17. Formed in 1889, Chapter #9 continues to meet the first Monday of each month September to June at Waitsburg’s Masonic Lodge. “We will have a table set up with information about Eastern Star for those interested in information about us,” said Anita Baker, longtime member. The group’s had its first fall meeting in September. According to Baker. since Labor Day was on the first Monday of the month,...
WAITSBURG–Weller Public Library has a new Library Supervisor. At the August Board of Trustees meeting, the board offered library support staff Sarah Roberts the position of Library Supervisor, to replace Librarian Twila Tate. Tate submitted her letter of resignation earlier in the board meeting. "It has been a pleasure to work with the Board of Trustees, Waitsburg City Council, the City Administration, and the Friends of Weller Library for the past year to improve library services for the C...
WAITSBURG—Efforts by The Friends of the Pool and Waitsburg Parks and Recreation have been working to raise funds to build a swimming pool in Waitsburg. Both groups have written grants, still under consideration, and held fundraisers, including the “100 for $100” and the “Luck of the Duck.” There will be three new opportunities to help raise funds for the pool in August and September. First, The Friends of the Pool will hold a community meeting on Wednesday, August 23, at the Waitsburg Elementary School library to discuss its progress and conti...
WAITSBURG—The Blue Mountain Chapter of the Washington Farm Forestry Association (WFFA) will hold its fall meeting at Stella’s Homestead, 2194 S. Fork Coppei Road. The meeting begins a 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, September 16, 2023 in “The Barn” on the property. The topic is a woods tour focusing on improving wildlife, forest health, and fisheries management. All forestland owners and interested public are welcome to attend. Special guest Ken Bevis, Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Stewardship Wildlife Biologist, will share his profess...
WAITSBURG-The Royal Block Reading Series welcomes baseball historian Robert Garratt, who will read from his latest book, Jazz Age Giant, at the Royal Block in Waitsburg at 6 p.m. on Saturday, August 19, 2023. The event is free, and the venue is open to 21+ public. Garratt's book portrays New York Giants owner Charles Stoneham, a Gatsby-like character who lived large during the roaring 1920s. He was known to host grand parties and associate with politicians, gamblers, entertainers, and...
WAITSBURG-This year, the Porsche Club of America – Inland Northwest will host its annual People Choice Award (PCA) event in Waitsburg's Preston Park on August 12. The event, Show & Shine, has a twist. The club is asking participants to share their Porsche stories with visitors to the show. Stroll through the park and learn when and why exhibitors bought their cars. They will share adventures and pictures, personalizing the experience. "The better the story, the greater the forgiveness for b...
WAITSBURG—School starts September 5, and the Waitsburg School District staff will be back on August 14. David Wood has been settling into his new role as Waitsburg School Superintendent since April. He has attended school and community meetings, events, and even been seen mowing his lawn, giving residents a chance to meet him as he learns about Waitsburg. The following message from Superintendent Wood was posted on waitsburgsd.org this month: Good morning citizens of Waitsburg, It is my p...
WAITSBURG-This summer, Kate Hockersmith has opened a teaching and practice studio for Touchet Valley Acoustic Music Project (TVAMP). The space at 141 Main Street in Waitsburg allows Hockersmith to provide a dedicated space for an instrument lending library, workspace, and inspiring space for instruction. Classes scheduled include: Beginning Banjo. for adults and teens taught by Carrie Hendrix. Mondays from June 26 through July 31 at 7 p.m. $100 Bluegrass Kids, taught by Hockersmith. Wednesdays...
WAITSBURG- WAG, the Waitsburg Art Garden, is hosting Walla Walla Artist Robin Leventhal on June 2 and 3, Friday and Saturday. Leventhal is a chef instructor at the Wine Country Culinary Institute by day, and a trained artist at her core. Her current work combines elements from nature, including stones, seed pods, and shells, with manmade fragments holding paint and rust from the past. "Erosion, oxidation and patinas each have a story to tell," wrote Leventhal in her artist statement provided to...
WAITSBURG—The Waitsburg citywide garage sale is coming up on Saturday, June 3. “The Times” will create a pull-out map in next week’s edition with addresses for participating garage and yard sales in Waitsburg and Prescott. It is free to be included on the map. Information must be sent to The Times by 3 p.m. Monday, May 29. Please email advertising@waitsburgtimes.com with all the necessary information to direct buyers to your garage or yard sale. Be sure to include the following: Your name, contact number, and email. (this is not for publica...
WAITSBURG—Football players and parents, mark your calendar for an information meeting on Tuesday, May 16, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Waitsburg High School Auditorium. The Cardinal’s Head Coach, Gabe Kiefel, will inform families about important dates, events, and expectations for the coming season. Prospective players entering grades 7 through 12 next year will learn about the practice schedule, team camp, weightlifting, registration, and the coaching staff’s philosophy. Football begins in the spring, continues in the summer, and the r...
WAITSBURG-On Tuesday, April 25, Sherwood Trust board member Allan Gillespie and CEO Brian Hunt presented Waitsburg Town Hall's board members with a grant check to complete the construction of ADA bathrooms. The letter from the Sherwood Trust included the following: "With appreciation for the generous spirit of Donald and Virginia Sherwood, Sherwood Trust is pleased to award Waitsburg's Town Hall a 2023 Core Grant for $45,000 for the completion of ADA bathrooms at Waitsburg Town...
