Etcetera - 5/24/13
Exchange Club of Walla Walla honored four students with Accepting the Challenge of Excellence awards. Winner, Vanessa Flores, of Prescott High School, received a $500 scholarship and plaque.
Etcetera - 5/23/13
Friends of Pioneer Park Aviary are gearing up for another big benefit yard sale beginning at 8 a.m. Friday-Saturday on the lawn at the aviary building, 925 Whitman St.
Etcetera - 5/22/13
Walla Walla-Sasayama Sister City Affiliation Committee will conduct its quarterly business meeting at 7 p.m. June 3 in the Pioneer Park Garden Center, using the Alder Street entrance.
Etcetera - 5/21/13
Although initially mentioned in an off-hand manner, 10-year-old Olivier Nicault took his jesting grandparents’ invitation to finish his fifth-grade school year with them quite seriously.
Etcetera - 5/20/13
From now through June 7, Tabitha’s Closet is holding a formal clothing donation drive at Walla Walla High School.
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.
Etcetera - 5/16/13
Walla Walla High School junior Ian Davidson, 17, won the May 10 culinary competition on the Wa-Hi campus as part of “The Cutting Edge Tour — Seeking America’s Top Teen Chef” competition. The event was judged and filmed by Food Network Chopped Judge Chef Maneet Chauhan.
Etcetera - 5/17/13
Most of the John Sager Middle School buildings are being demolished in late summer to make way for the new College Place Public Schools High School, said Linda Byerley, Sager principal and director of curriculum and instruction for College Place Public Schools.
Etcetera - 5/15/13
It’s almost commencement time at Walla Walla High School and students need graduation gowns in all sizes, according to an item in the Walla Walla Public Schools Week in Review online newsletter. Gowns may be deliverd to Wa-Hi Assistant Principal Mark Pickel. “If anyone has a graduation gown that has been sitting in your closet looking for a new place to hang out, we have just the place,” he said. Drop them off at his office or the ASB office, 800 Abbott Road. Contact Mark at 509-526-8602 or mpickel@wwps.org .
Etcetera - 5/14/13
With planet exploration in mind, the Barcenas clan uprooted from its Walla Walla home in 2012 to embark on a grand two-year tour.
Etcetera - 5/13/13
Bagpipes and haggis and kilts, oh my. Shortbread munching, dancers flinging, pipers skirling, tartan wearing and caber tossing all come to mind for this lassie/columnist, a member of the Lindsay Clan.
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.
Etcetera - 5/10/13
Hi, all. This time of year an abundance of awards are being presented, people are traveling or graduating or being elected to offices in service groups.
Etcetera - 5/9/13
Walla Wallan Cody Clifton is among more than 40 outstanding graduate students at the University of Kansas in Lawrence who were recognized at the annual graduate student awards ceremony in the Kansas Union Ballroom.
Etcetera - 5/8/13
Seventeen Walla Walla Valley residents are among the 604 students who Eastern Oregon University named to its dean’s list for the 2013 winter term.
Etcetera - 5/7/13
The third annual Mom Prom reigned supreme on April 20, holding court at the Foundry Vineyards, said organizer Beth Swanson, president of The Moms’ Network.
Etcetera - 5/6/13
Seven new singers are among the 24 members of Blue Mountain Chorus of Sweet Adelines International expected to compete on May 18 at regionals in the INB Theater, formerly the Opera House, in Spokane.
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 - 5/3/13
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.
Etcetera - 5/1/13
‘The Hobo,” a story by local writer Martin McCaw set in the middle of the Great Depression on a Prescott farm, crossed the Atlantic Ocean and won the $154.87 (100-pounds sterling) first-place prize in the United Kingdom’s Global Short Story Competition.
Etcetera - 4/30/13
On a recent Sunday a blue jay visited the yard of Mark and Susi Etchell, off Mojonnier Road. The pastor of City Church said Susi got the shot. “It’s a rather rare sighting in this area,” Mark added.
Etcetera - 4/29/13
Yahoo, pardner! Safety tips, free helmets for students who need them, tune-ups and repairs and more are part of the Edison Elementary School’s sixth annual bike rodeo from 10 a.m.-noon Saturday.
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 - 4/26/13
Anyone interested in starting up a 4-H shooting team could benefit from a leader-training seminar in La Grande in May, said Verl Pressnall, president of the East End Rod & Gun Club in a release. Qualifying as 4-H leaders before taking the training is a prerequisite.
Etcetera - 4/25/13
Blue Mountain Humane Society is in its 46th year of serving Walla Walla, according to Executive Director Sara Archer.
Etcetera 4-24-13
The Garrison Creek Stream Restoration Project and Living Classroom Trail is ready for its close-up.
Etcetera - 4/23/13
Blake Akari of Cherished Moments Photography shot the winning image that garnered a Elks National Foundation-sponsored national contest award for Walla Walla Elks Lodge 287.
Etcetera - 4/22/13
Youngsters entering kindergarten, and their parents, now have packets to welcome them to the Walla Walla public school system courtesy of Donna Austin, a bilingual instructional specialist.
Western Blue Genes clan to gather at Donner Pass
The Blue clan doesn’t mess around when it comes to reunions.
Etcetera - 4/19/13
No wonder that at 6-feet 9 inches Jermaine Galloway, an Idaho law enforcement officer, is also known as the “Tall Cop.”
Etcetera - 4/18/13
Birds will gain some shelter at a spot a half-mile north of the Spofford elevator Saturday when Pheasants Forever members and other volunteers team to plant more than 300 shrubs in a 300-foot-long tarp.
Etcetera - 4/17/13
Amid reports that the need for blood is critical, members of Walla Walla High School’s Key Club are preparing for the Red Cross Blood Drive that they sponsor.
Etcetera - 4/15/13
By early April, after three weeks in area grade school classrooms, the Pennies for Polio program sponsored by Walla Walla Sunrise Rotary Club raised more than $5,500 for Rotary’s polio eradication program.
Etcetera - 4/16/13
I’m all shook up after reading about a geology report given to Milton-Freewater Rotary Club recently by Whitman College geology professor Kevin R. Pogue.
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.
Etcetera-04-12-13
From Boston to Berkeley and Sitka to Sarasota, the country will be a half-million books richer because of contributions through World Book Night.
Local author pens first novel, a ‘heart-in-your-throat’ thriller
Larry Mulkerin plumbed his own adventures to create compelling characters and a heart-in-your-throat thriller through his first novel, “The Ayatollah’s Suitcase.”
Etcetera - 4/11/13
Milton-Freewater Public Library’s new building is a decade old this year, an excellent reason to host a TenCennial.
Etcetera - 4/8/13
Bob Carson, Phillips geology and environmental studies professor at Whitman College, will present the second of six Big Idea Talks at 7 p.m. Thursday in the Walla Walla Public Library, 238 E. Alder St.
Etcetera - 4/9/13
It started out to be a simple ceremony but became more complicated for an engaged couple. At least two weeks before the big day, Albert “Al” Marion joked that “I should have just gone and eloped.”
Supplies forthcoming for local woman’s sewing project
A recent Etcetera item about Jane Samples’ involvement in the Little Dresses for Africa project generated several responses.
Supplies forthcoming for local woman’s sewing project
A recent Etcetera item about Jane Samples’ involvement in the Little Dresses for Africa project generated several responses.
Etcetera - 4/4/13
How sweet it is! Blue Mountain Chorus Sweet Adelines will dish their third annual Sweetie Pie Social at 1:30 p.m. April 14 and that includes singing and serving slices of the popular dessert.
Etcetera - 4/3/13
Walla Walla Valley residents will see a new face with the Walla Walla County Sheriff’s Office as Christopher “Chris” Johnson becomes its newest deputy.
Etcetera - 4/1/13
BeneVint is right around the corner. Proceeds from Camp Fire Walla Walla’s second annual wine auction and night of entertainment will provide support for its programs for area children.
Etcetera - 4/2/13
Not only is Walla Walla Community College seeded among the Top 5 community colleges nationwide, but its postsecondary agriculture students won national awards at competition in Louisville, Ky., said Melissa Harrison, interim director for marketing, media and graphics. “It’s been a fabulous week at WWCC,” she enthused.
M-F Peace Corps volunteer focuses on camera drive 3-31-13
Ruby Mitchell sent an appeal from 6,914.79 miles away in Jordan to Walla Walla Valley community organizations and individuals. She has organized a camera drive to give photography workshops in Jordan.
Etcetera - 3/29/13
All hands — family and friends — will ship on board the Milton-Freewater Elks Lodge “deck” to celebrate “old salt” Milton-Freewater resident Melvin Brady’s 90th birthday.
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