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Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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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....
DAYTON—“Shazam! Fury of the Gods” continues the story of teenage Billy Batson (Zachary Levi) who, upon reciting the magic word “SHAZAM!,” is transformed into his adult Super Hero alter ego, Shazam. This movie is an action/adventure, comedy, fantasy that the Rotten Tomatoes critics rated as 51% favorable, but the audience gave it an 87%. It is rated PG-13 for sequences of action and violence, and language. The IMDb parent’s guide notes this movie has moderate levels of profanity, violence and gore, and frightening and intense scenes. The...
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...
WALLA WALLA—The Walla Walla County Sheriff’s Office (WWCSO) and the Washington State Parks Safe Boating Programs are offering the Adventures in Boating class for free in Burbank Chief Deputy Richard Schram is a state-certified instructor for the Adventures in Boating class. He will teach the course and certify boaters applying for their mandatory Boater Education Card from Washington State Parks. The free classes will be held in Burbank, Wash., in April and Walla Walla, Wash., in May. The first class will be held at 9 a.m. on April 15 at Fire S...
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....
WINDSOR, COLO.- The prize for winning the National Wheat Yield Contest is a trip to the Commodity Classic. Award-winning Limagrain Cereal Seeds (LCS) farmers had a fan club waiting for them when they arrived at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. "The National Wheat Yield Contest is a fantastic opportunity for growers to showcase their blockbuster yields, and the Commodity Classic gives winners a chance to connect with each other and to the farming community as a whole,"...
DW COMBINE—With the Dayton-Waitsburg combine ending this school year, an agreement hs been made between the school districts and WIAA regarding high school student transfers and sports eligibility. High school students who wish to transfer between the Dayton and Waitsburg school districts must submit transfer paperwork through Friday, June 23, 2023, to attend the non-resident school district and maintain their eligibility for sports. Here are issues to consider: For athletic eligibility in this specific case, a “transfer” will be defined as hav...
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...
WALLA WALLA-On April 1, 2023, the Fort Walla Walla Museum invites the public to enjoy free admission to the museum. The Museum Open House is a chance for area residents to come see what's new at the old fort. With five exhibit halls and a pioneer settlement with 17 structures, there's something for everyone. Learn about the territorial prison, horse-era agricultural practices, the history of the Forts Walla Walla, and more. Informational booths will also share information about how to become...
DAYTON—The Port of Columbia is working to update its Comprehensive Scheme of Harbor Improvements as required by Washington State law. Also known as a comprehensive or comp plan, it outlines for the public the assets the port manages and states in advance the port’s goals and strategies for stewardship of those assets in support of the economic vitality of Columbia County. The port manages vital economic and community assets, including the Rock Hill Industrial Park, Blue Mountain Station, the Columbia Walla Walla Railroad, and Lyons Ferry Mar...
WAITSBURG-Dr. Roger Hevel, one of The Times' "Nine over 90" honorees, visited the Weller Public Library last week with his daughter Claudia. The former physician and his late wife, Laura Jean, came to Waitsburg in the early fifties to open a practice after the previous doctor moved. The couple has supported the city by funding swim lessons, upgrading the library, and giving time and monetary donations. Library assistant Sarah Roberts welcomed the Hevels, giving Roger a ride in the lift and a...
WALLA WALLA-Life in Music is a series offered by Canvasback Winery from March 5 through April 23. The series presents local musicians who share their stories through music. On April 2, Times contributor and friend Paul Gregutt will perform from a catalog of music he has cultivated over years of songwriting and performing. He will play original songs and favorites by Neil Young, Bob Dylan, John Prine, Gram Parsons, and others from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The last four performers in the series include:...
DAYTON—Superhero partners Scott Lang (Paul Rudd) and Hope Van Dyne (Evangeline Lilly) return to continue their adventures as Ant-Man and the Wasp. Together, with Hope’s parents Hank Pym (Michael Douglas) and Janet Van Dyne (Michelle Pfeiffer), and Scott’s daughter Cassie Lang (Kathryn Newton), the family finds themselves exploring the Quantum Realm, interacting with strange new creatures and embarking on an adventure that will push them beyond the limits of what they thought possible. Rotten Tomatoes critics generally did not care for this...
WALLA WALLA—The city of Walla Walla hires Robert “Bob Francis as deputy city manager and director of the Support Services Department. He will begin his employment with the city on April 3, 2023. Before coming to Walla Walla, Francis worked as city manager of Belle Isle, Florida, since 2017. He was executive director of the Mid-Columbia Council of Governments in The Dalles, Ore. He has been city manager for Hood River, Oregon; Grant, Nebraska; and the Borough of Stroudsburg, Penn. Francis is an International City Management Association (ICM...
WALLA WALLA – On Tuesday, March 28 at 7 p.m. in Cordiner Hall at Whitman College, experience an evening of Romantic-era opera. Soprano Sarah Marie Kramer and tenor Cameron Schutza will perform scenes from "Die Walküre" and "Tristan und Isolde" by Richard Wagner, accompanied by the Symphony. Walla Walla University student Hannah Gordon, soprano, will join them on stage. The Symphony will also perform the Prelude from Act I of Richard Wagner's opera "Lohengrin." Vocal music will be performed in...
PENDLETON – The Wildhorse Foundation, a community fund established by the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR), announced their grant awards for the fourth quarter of 2022. The total awarded was $390,992, marking a Wildhorse Foundation record for a quarter. Twenty-nine organizations received grants ranging from $2500 to $20,000 for projects in Public Health, Public Safety, Arts, Education, and Cultural Activities. In addition, the Fund approved two Rapid Response G...
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—The Community Health and Protection Committee serves the Waitsburg City Council in an advisory capacity. It meets on the second Tuesday of the month at 8:30 a.m. at City Hall. Committee members Jillian Henze (Chair), Louis Gagnon, Bill Rodgers, Jim Romine (City Council), Cameron Hedges, Lanny Adams, and Matt Spring welcome the public to the meetings. The agenda for the March 14 meeting includes updates on flood preparation, Fire District #2, Sheriff’s Department, and earthquake preparedness. The meeting can be attended via Zoom, htt...
WALLA WALLA—Effective immediately, the Sudbury Landfill has shifted to its regular hours. From March 1 to October 31, the facility is open from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday. The pit area will close at 5:30 p.m. The landfill is located at 414 Landfill Road in Walla Walla. The landfill accepts the following: • Regular solid waste generated by households and businesses. • Properly bagged medical waste and asbestos • Deceased animals • Inert waste, such as concrete and asphalt • Tires • Televisions and computers • Refrigerators,...
DAYTON—Superhero partners Scott Lang (Paul Rudd) and Hope Van Dyne (Evangeline Lilly) return to continue their adventures as Ant-Man and the Wasp. Together, with Hope’s parents Hank Pym (Michael Douglas) and Janet Van Dyne (Michelle Pfeiffer), and Scott’s daughter Cassie Lang (Kathryn Newton), the family finds themselves exploring the Quantum Realm, interacting with strange new creatures and embarking on an adventure that will push them beyond the limits of what they thought possible. Rotten Tomatoes critics generally did not care for this mov...
DAYTON—The Columbia County Commissioners are accepting applications for the Dayton Rural Library Board of Trustees. The deadline to submit applicatons is March 24, 2023. There is only one position open for considreration. Trustee positions serve staggered terms to maintain continuity on the board. The Commissioners will interview candidates at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, March 27 at the County Commissioner’s office on Main Street, Dayton, Wash....
WALLA WALLA—On Wednesday, March 8, 2023, the City of Walla Walla will open all park restrooms for public use during the 2023 season. Park restrooms will be opened each morning and locked in the evening until seasonal closure in late October....
WALLA WALLA – Walla Walla Department of Community Health (WWCDCH) is investigating suspected norovirus cases in our community. There are reports of probable cases identified in schools, long-term care facilities, and other areas of the community. Symptoms of norovirus infection can include vomiting, diarrhea, nausea, fever, headache, cramps, and muscle aches. Severe symptoms caused by dehydration include decreased urination, extreme fatigue, and dizziness. Symptoms usually begin 12 to 48 hours p...
WAITSBURG—Waitsburg National Honor Society students, in coordination with the local American Red Cross, will hold a blood drive on March 22 in the high school gym from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Advisor Olivia Leid and the NHS have hosted blood drives for the past ten years. The donated blood stays in the Pacific Northwest unless there is an emergency. Scheduled appointments are appreciated and can be made by calling Leid at Waitsburg High School at (509) 337-6351. Walk-ins are welcome. Donors must be 18 and over; sixteen and seventeen-year-old s...
