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Guest speaker Dr. Lewis Neace with his wife Dr. Gwen Neace. Lewis spoke of his 32 years of service in the United States Air Force....
WAITSBURG – The Waitsburg FFA chapter held its annual banquet in Waitsburg Elementary's multipurpose room on Tuesday, May 21. It is the 91st anniversary of the Waitsburg Chapter. The banquet honored FFA students in numerous categories. Waitsburg Chapter President Makenna Barron welcomed the parents, community, and students. Attendees enjoyed desserts as officers awarded certificates and pins to FFA members. Community members and Businesses were recognized. The chapter recognized high school s...
No, this is not the start of a cell phone commercial, but recently, my tennis partner shouted, “It’s out,” as the ball flew over his head (meaning it will be out of bounds). I heard him but didn’t listen because it looked to me like the ball was in, and it was. Unfortunately, I still missed making the point, but it brought back memories of hearing versus listening. When I was about eight or nine years old, my mother took me to our pediatrician because she was concerned that I had a hearing...
1 Years Ago June 6, 2014 Waitsburg's summer reading program will kick off with free ice cream sundaes during registration on June 12 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Children of all ages are welcome. This years program theme is "Fizz, Boom, Read!" Weekly activities will be finalized after registration when organizers have a better idea of the ages and number of participants. The program will run from June 23 through July 28. Weekly events, which will include a program and participation prizes will take...
One of the things I most look forward to in late spring is the first bite of a plump sun ripened strawberry. This week, I noticed the first few bright red fruits ready for picking in our backyard patch. For the next couple of weeks, we will be plucking them by the bowlful. When fruit, such as strawberries, are perfectly ripe, and in-season, the general rule is the simpler the preparation the better. Which is perhaps why the combination of ripe strawberries with shortcake biscuits and whipped cre...
I miss my mother. I especially miss her wicked sense of humor, her snarky remarks, and even her unsolicited wisdom, which was usually right and on point. As I matured, I learned that my mother was usually right, even if I didn’t always admit it to myself or to her. Since my mother has passed away and I don’t have any children, Mother’s Day has become “just another day” to me, except as it applies to Waitsburg gardening. I previously wrote that I didn’t understand a seemingly arbitrary g...
WAITSBURG - Waitsburg High School's band now has new uniforms thanks to the generous donation from the Ed and Gloria Lawrence Foundation. Lawrence's daughter Susan Talbott, an alumnus of Waitsburg, learned that the band needed uniforms and contacted band director Elizabeth Jaegeski. She told Jaegeski that her parents had earmarked money specifically for the Waitsburg HS band through the Blue Mountain Foundation. The band had been using uniforms from the 1990s, and the new brightly colored,...
1 Years Ago May 29, 2014 Waitsburg Elementary School students will soon spend their recesses "Walking for Water". This will be the second year that elementary students have participated in the program that raises funds to provide safe drinking water for the needy. Last year, students walked three days a week and raised $555, which funded a rainwater catchment and storage system for a school of 398 students in Kenya. This year, students hope to raise enough funds to purchase a Sawyer filter for...
With a cleaned grill, refreshed flower containers, and a thoroughly swept deck, we are officially ready for outdoor entertaining. On the arrival of grilling season, I have been reviewing recipes for my favorite side dishes to serve while dining al fresco. Cool and brightly flavored salads are always an excellent choice as the days start to get hotter. This lively pasta salad, with a marvelous mint pesto and vibrant vegetables, is perfect served with grilled meats or seafood. Leftovers taste...
Due to a geomagnetic storm, the Northern Lights were on full display over Waitsburg and throughout the northern hemisphere late Friday, May 10 and early Saturday....
Quinn Benavides Quinn Benavides plans to go to lineman school after graduation. As a WHS student since his sophomore year, Benavides attends WHS full-time. He is in FFA and played baseball. His favorite memory is beating Burbank in baseball. Wyaiit Booth Wyaiit Booth enrolled at Waitsburg Schools for his senior year, splitting his school day between WHS and SEATech. At SEATech, he was in the Advanced Manufacturing and Welding program. Booth played basketball, and his favorite memory is of...
WAITSBURG – The Home and School Association carnival was successful, and around $ 4,000 was raised to purchase school supplies for Waitsburg Schools students. It was a lovely, warm Friday evening where over 140 kids enjoyed games thanks to the numerous volunteers who donated time. Kids played games for tickets and then traded tickets for prizes. Pizza, hotdogs, popcorn, and sno-cones were available for purchase, along with silent auction items to bid on. Cash Grende was the top bidder for the u...
Restraint has several meanings, but commonly, it is defined as the act of holding something back. Never one to restrain my competitiveness or need to accomplish things, I am beginning to learn that sometimes restraint may be worth consideration. When I don’t, there has been a good chance of regrets and injury. For example, when I don’t restrain my appetite, I usually feel worse for wear afterwords. If I don’t restrain my need to win the point on the tennis court, I break bones. I need to work...
1 Years Ago May 22, 2014 WP's Owen Lanning won two events and took two second places last week at the Southeast 2B Sub-district meet here last week. Lanning's 42-foot triple jump attempt was nearly three feet longer than the second place finisher. Lanning also won the 300 meter hurdles and was second in the 110 meter hurdles. In addition, he anchored the second place WP 4x400 meter relay team. Lanning advanced in all four events to the District 9 championship meet this weekend at the University...
Having tried countless recipes for chicken soup, I am always excited to find a new version of the internationally loved homey classic. From Mexican Caldo de Pollo to Thai Tom Kha Gai, the diversity of ingredients and flavors that are combined to accentuate chicken in broth are seemingly limitless. Here, the soup takes inspiration from Greece, with a bright burst of lemon, rosemary, and dill. Rounded out with spinach and potatoes, this soup is as nourishing as it is flavorful. Ingredients: For...
Simon Andersen Simon Andersen plans to study botany at Evergreen State College in Olympia, Washington in the fall. Anderson began classes at Waitsburg High School his junior year. His favorite memories are spending time with his friends in Utah. Cyson Morris Cyson Morris likes the outdoors and hanging out with his friends when he is not playing sports. Morris has attended Waitsburg schools since kindergarten. He has played football and baseball for the school and is the Vice President of the...
Last week, I spent a day walking the vineyards in the Rattlesnake Hills, researching an in-depth feature for my Substack pages. Among the highlights was a tasting with Will Camarda, who has taken over the reins at his family's Andrew Will winery. We sat outside at the Two Blondes vineyard, the source of many of the winery's most expensive bottles. So I was amazed and delighted when Will pulled out this bottle, a blend sourced from top Columbia Valley vineyards, including Two Blondes, yet priced...
WAITSBURG - The 2024 Waitsburg High/Middle School spring band/choir concert with director Mrs. Elizabeth Jagelski was a huge success on Wednesday, April 24, in the high school auditorium. The audience was treated to the sixth-grade band playing "Go for Excellence," "Skip to My Lou," "Mexican Mountain Song," and a scale skill presentation. Following a piano solo by Emily Kudson, the seventh-grade band played the "Pink Panther Theme" and "Rondeau." The choir delighted the audience with "Skye Boat...
1 Years Ago May 15, 2014 [Photo Caption] WCD Queen Megan Morrison and Waitsburg Mayor Walt Gobel share a smile as Gobel presents Morrison with the 2014 Waitsburg Celebration Days commemorative buckle at her coronation ceremony. 25 Years Ago May 13, 1999 A classic pitcher's duel was carried out to 11 innings before Cardinal Scott Zuercher's game-winning two run single pulled out a 2-1, bottom-of-the-eleventh win over the Whitman County third place Colton Wildcats in a loser-out District 9 baseba...
For as long as I can remember, peanut butter has been one of my favorite foods. As a kid, I loved the many sandwich options, such as the classics peanut butter and jelly, or peanut butter and banana. I love it in cookies or drizzled with honey in a yogurt bowl. Beyond sweets, peanut butter can be a wonderful and versatile ingredient in savory dishes. From West African peanut soups and stews to Thai satay sauce. Here a vibrant peanut sauce with lime and ginger is used as a glaze for baked tofu....
Amy Bly Amy Bly has attended Waitsburg School since pre-school. She enjoyed kindergarten; her favorite memory is the fish game with Mrs. Shirm. Bly is a member of FFA, has played volleyball, and is on the Cardinal softball team. During her junior year of high school, Bly enrolled in the running start program at Walla Walla Community College. She is attending health science courses at SEATech part-time during her senior year. After graduation, Bly plans to work as a CNA (Certified Nursing...
Try to find a really well-made Washington Cabernet that doesn't cost an arm and a leg. Not easy, especially one that includes fruit from top vineyards in Walla Walla and on Red Mountain. I've found one, and surprisingly, it's from an Oregon winery best known for Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir. Almost half of the grapes in the blend are from Walla Walla's Seven Hills and Red Mountain's Quintessence vineyard. It's a classic Bordeaux blend – three quarters Cab and the rest shared between Merlot and C...
Spring in the scablands is purely magical, and that's no exaggeration. I can testify because the striking landscape, the rich cultural and natural history of the area, the diversity of wildlife, basalt bluffs, and grasslands coax me into photography when I should be fishing the many lakes that support healthy rainbow trout populations. This year, I ventured further north to Swanson Lakes, eager to experience early wildflowers. One golden April afternoon, I searched for anything colorful,...
