Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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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...
WAITSBURG-Congratulations to Waitsburg Middle School's March Students of the Month. Selection of students to be honored in March was based on the theme of Honesty. Rozalynn Harvey - 6th grade Rowdy Cole - 6th grade Olivia Duncan - 7th grade Isaac Mahre - 8th grade The theme for April is Most Improved....
WAITSBURG—The Household Hazardous Waste Coordinator for the City of Walla Walla will hold a collection event in Waitsburg on Saturday, April 22, 2023. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., residents can bring hazardous waste items for free disposal to 106 Main St. Waitsburg in the parking lot next to city hall. The following are the items that will be accepted: Paints Cleaners Motor Oil Antifreeze Yard Chemicals Fertilizers Batteries Pool Chemicals Make sure containers are secure, sealed, non-leaking, and labeled. For more questions visit the City of W...
WAITSBURG—The Friends of the Pool and Waitsburg Parks and Rec are holding a community meeting on a, April 19, in the Waitsburg Elementary Library at 6:30 p.m. Attendees will receive updates and brainstorm ideas for fundraisers, grants, and plans for a pool facility. The Friends and Parks and Rec encourage you to attend; they promise there is no obligation to be in charge of a committee. Unless, of course, you want to....
WAITSBURG—Waitsburg Celebration Days committee is pleased to announce Bill and Linda Stonecipher as the 2023 Parade Marshals. The committee said it was a privilege to honor the late Bill Stonecipher and his wife Linda for the many contributions to the community and valley. The couple farmed, ranched, and mentored the next generations of farm families. Waitsburg Celebration Days is scheduled for the third weekend in May. This year the fun starts Friday May 19 with the car cruise, ATV sunset c...
WAITSBURG–Join Waitsburg Commercial Club for its annual community service awards dinner and auction. This year the club will recognize community volunteers, employees, and businesses that make Waitsburg “one of a kind” at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, April 18, at American 35. Enjoy a dinner of artisan pizza, salad, and a complimentary glass of beer or wine for $25 for WCC members and $35 for nonmembers. Tickets at Eventbrite.com, tinyurl.com/ or contact Commercial Club at (509) 316-1488 or email waitsburgcc@icloud.com. This year the event is co-sp...
WAITSBURG—The Waitsburg Celebration Days Association invites the community to enjoy a spaghetti dinner, music, auctions, and the crowning of Hannah Peralez as Celebration Days Queen. The Spaghetti Feed Fundraiser will be held at Town Hall on Saturday, April 15. The doors open at 5 p.m. with a silent auction, followed by dinner and wrapping up with a dessert auction. Enjoy live music from Mark Holt as funds are raised for Waitsburg’s new town representative. Tickets can be purchased at Wai...
WAITSBURG- The Royal Block Reading Series welcomes author Dennis Dauble for a reading and book-signing at the Royal Block in Waitsburg on April 8, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public (21+). Spend an evening with author Dennis Dauble who will share a few tales about fish, characters who fish, and his writing life. Learn how the "night eel" (lamprey) lost his bones to "suckerfish," corgis that herd trout, and why you should not try to teach your spouse how to cast. Dennis...
Secondary Pricipal Stephanie Wooderchak asks the community to celebrate the students at Preston Hall Middle School who have attended school this year 95% of the time or better. "Research shows that attendance is an important factor in student achievement," according to The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). Secondary students who attained a 95% or better attendance rate this year: Grade 8, Griffen Hinchliffe 98.25% Attendance Grade 8, JJ Gleason 97.17% Attendance Grade 7, Verbena...
WAITSBURG-The Class of 2029 were the winners of the Preston Hall Spirit Week. They had 100% participation for our dress-up days. Their participation made for colorful days as the costumed students walked to and from school. As a reward, they enjoyed root beer floats outside for their effort-great job, sixth-grade class. The dress-up days for Preston Hall students were Pajama day on Monday, Hillbilly Day on Tuesday, Throwback on Wednesday, and Cardinal Pride on Thursday....
WAITSBURG-The snow is disappearing, and daffodils and other early spring visitors are popping up. Work in the garden has begun in earnest. The Waitsburg Commercial Club is sponsoring a Spring Decoration contest for yards and storefronts this year. Decorating started on March 21 and will continue through April 16, when the club's board directors will select winners. Bring out the bunnies, chicks, tulips, flower baskets, and other springtime decorations to brighten your yards and storefronts. Be...
WAITSBURG-The Inland Northwest Chorale presented a concert at Waitsburg High School on Saturday, March 25. The free concert included Waitsburg high school and middle school students who participated in musical numbers and a dance performance as part of the show's finale. Thirty-three members of the chorale, an accompanist, and five "singing waterglass" players practiced for eleven weeks before the Waitsburg concert. The non-profit chorale is directed by Music Director and Conductor R.Lee Fries....
WAITSBURG—The Waitsburg School Board of Directors will hold a special meeting on Wednesday, March 29, 2023. The purpose of the meeting is to vote on an employment contract for David Woods as Superintendent and Elementary School Principal. The board of directors selected Woods from the four candidates who made it to the final round of interviews. The meeting will include a public comment period and will be held in person at the Waitsburg Elementary School library. It will not be available on Zoom....
WAITSBURG-Twenty-five volunteers went to the Waitsburg High School gym on March 22 to donate blood. The Waitsburg High School National Honor Society (NHS) hosted the event, and the American Red Cross provided medical personnel from the Tri-Cities. "It was very successful," said NHS advisor Olivia Leid who appreciated the turnout. The donated blood stays in the Pacific Northwest unless there is an emergency. NHS students Natalie Teal, Sarabeth McGowen, Levi Boudrieau, Monte Pettichord, Makenna...
