Etcetera

Science, technology, math scholars honored by AAUW

For work in science, technology and mathematics , 11 area female high school scholars received recognition from the American Association of University Women Walla Walla Branch during a late April ceremony in the Walla Walla Public School District Boardroom.

Retiree 'reins' supreme with Appaloosas

Charles Potts reached back into childhood to pursue his retirement hobby. He was raised on a ranch and plopped on a horse as a 21/2-year-old. After he sold his Idaho horses in 1960, he didn’t own another one until 48 years later.

Early area settlers’ descendants plan reunion in September

Jerry Taylor and Jan Hansen came together over vintage photos in Jan’s possession that ran in Etcetera early this year.

Etcetera 5-3-13

Milton-Freewater Ambulance Area Health District aims to provide quality, responsive emergency services to the community to keep residents safe, said Cathy Mebes, public relations manager for Milton-Freewater Emergency Medical Services, in a release.

Etcetera 5-2-13

Every single one of the 44 Walla Walla and Lincoln High School students who submitted Collections of Evidence to the state for math proficiency met the state math standards.

Helpline’s SoupPort benefit makes a big splash

Helpline’s annual SoupPort luncheon fundraiser featured soups prepared by the students in Walla Walla Community College’s Wine Country Culinary Institute, said Kelsey Beckmeyer in a release.

Etcetera 4-24-13

The Garrison Creek Stream Restoration Project and Living Classroom Trail is ready for its close-up.

Western Blue Genes clan to gather at Donner Pass

The Blue clan doesn’t mess around when it comes to reunions.

History buffs to tour area historical treaty council, battle sites

To honor Walla Walla history on the ground where it happened, local history scholar Daniel N. “Dan” Clark will offer a three-session Walla Walla Treaty Councils & Battles, 1855-56 class.