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Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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WAITSBURG—In the first week of the Waitsburg Youth and Government Jars Project, the public has expressed opinions on the crucial issues Waitsburg has been facing for years. Customers at the Waitsburg Grocery chose salad over soup by four dollars. Waitsburg Grocery results: Soup – 17 Salad – 21 At Blush Salon, pedicures were exactly 5 dollars better than manicures. (We can’t help but agree.) Blush salon results: Manicures – 2 Pedicures – 7 In what organizers thought would be a much closer cont...
WAITSBURG–The annual Waitsburg Easter egg hunt will take place in Preston Park on Saturday, March 30. Children from pre-walkers to ten can hunt for chocolate eggs and "prize" eggs when the siren sounds at 10 a.m. sharp. The Easter bunny will be present for pictures and to help ensure everyone gets some eggs in their basket. The event is sponsored by Waitsburg Grange #1, Coldwell Banker of Walla Walla, and the Skip Carpenter family....
Waitsburg - You have probably noticed little jars with strange questions popping up at local businesses. Matt Elder, Waitsburg High School advisor for Youth and Government, said, "Well, this is not a clever way for someone to start a controversy and make some extra on the side. It is a strategy for Waitsburg's Youth and Government delegation to raise some extra funds before the youth legislature begins in May." The jars will pose interesting conversation starters, and the winning responses will...
WAITSBURG-Another successful St. Patrick's Dinner and Silent Auction fundraiser for the Waitsburg Town Hall was held on Saturday, March 9. The event offered the traditional corned beef and cabbage dinner, a silent auction. There was also a live auction for the remaining corned beef, a fan favorite. Auctioneer and host, Karen Huwe kept the action going, finding clever ways to up the bids. The Town Hall Board wants to thank area businesses and community members for their numerous donations and...
WAITSBURG - Tom Land, President of the Waitsburg Historical Society, extends an open invitation to the public to attend the Annual Community Board meeting on Thursday, March 21st, at 6 p.m. at the Weller Public Library The meeting's agenda will cover expenses for 2024, proposals for expenditures, and maintenance on both the Bruce House and the Wilson Philips House. The board will also discuss the event calendar, fundraisers, and a city-wide promotion to attract volunteers. This is an excellent...
WAITSBURG - On their home field, the Waitsburg Cardinals swept a double-header baseball game against Walla Walla Valley Academy on Friday, March 8. The Cardinals took the first game 20-1 and ended the nightcap with a 13-9 win. After the game, first-year Cardinal coach Joe Greer said, "I was very happy with our competitiveness, impressive batting, and logical base running. Heck of a way to start off the season." Cyson Morris led the Cardinals in the first game with a home run, a double, and...
WAITSBURG - The Waitsburg Town Hall's annual St. Patrick's Day dinner and silent auction fundraiser is Saturday, March 9. The doors will open at 5 p.m., and dinner will be served at 6 p.m. Donations are $15 per person, and tickets must be purchased in advance at Gaudy Gals and from Waitsburg Town Hall board members Jim Davison, Louie Gagnon, Marie Gagnon, Ron Griffen, Allen Huwe, Jim Romine, Ron Stranding, and Dave Tipton. There will be no ticket sales at the door. All proceeds go towards Town...
WAITSBURG — On Saturday, February 24, get your hiking shoes on and join Barbara Jaksa to hike up to the cell towers north of town to watch the Full Snow Moon rise. Meet up with Jaksa and fellow hikers in front of American 35, at 128 Main St, Waitsburg, at 5 p.m. The group will head out of town over the Main Street bridge. From there, the route follows Millrace Road east, left on Whoopem Up Hollow Road and left on the service road that leads to the top of the hill. The roundtrip hike is five m...
WAITSBURG – Laht Neppur Brewing Company won Best Brewery for Cabin Fever and Best Cure for Cabin Fever (Best Beer) at the 2024 Palouse Cabin Fever Brew Fest on Saturday, Feb. 10. The Waitsburg brewery took the two top awards from a field of ten breweries and approximately 36 beers. Laht Neppur’s winning beer in this fest was the Peaches ‘N’ Cream Ale – not a surprise if you have tasted it. And if you haven’t tasted it, where have you been?...
WAITSBURG - Low to moderate-impact exercise classes are back in Waitsburg. The one-hour classes are well attended by mature, 60-year-old and older exercisers. Becky Huwe and Deb Foreman run the classes from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at Waitsburg Town Hall. Enhanced Fitness classes were introduced to Waitsburg in 2019 by Melissa Lambert, an instructor from P.E.A.K Fitness. No longer a part of that program, the dedicated exercisers regrouped, first at Town Hall and later to a...
WAITSBURG—This year, the Celebration Days committee has chosen the Armed Forces as the theme for the weekend. Waitsburg Celebration Days is on the third weekend of May and features activities including breakfast hosted by the American Legion at Town Hall, the Waitsburg Car Show at Preston Park, the ATV Poker Run at the fairgrounds, a Soapbox Derby, and the Parade. The committee encourages all our area clubs, school groups, local businesses, non-profits, equestrians, and anyone who loves a parade to sign up. The registration deadline is May 1...
WAITSBURG-Ross Hamann took the carving of the Cardinal on a previous Booster Club Members board and recreated a newer style Booster board that hangs on the wall in the link of the High School. Hamann placed the names of the current Booster members, officers, board members, and other significant information on the board. There is still room on the board for new Booster Club members, and dues are only $25 per family. Send dues to Waitsburg Booster Club Treasurer, 621 E. 7th Street, Waitsburg, WA...
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...
