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WAITSBURG — The Waitsburg Booster Club is seeking nominations for the 2023 Booster of the Year. Now is the time to acknowledge a booster club member who goes above and beyond to support Waitsburg youth and their extracurricular activities. Nomination can be filled out and submitted at http://tinyurl.com/2x2hp34p by January 17 or follow the link on the Waitsburg Booster Club page on Facebook. Only dues-paying members can submit nominations. Still not a member? Family memberships are available for $25 at home basketball games or by mail to W...
DAYTON — ”The Boys in the Boat” is a sports drama about the 1936 University of Washington rowing team that competed for gold at the Summer Olympics in Berlin. It is based on the #1 New York Times bestselling non-fiction novel by Daniel James Brown. “This inspirational true story follows a group of underdogs at the height of the Great Depression as they are thrust into the spotlight and take on elite rivals from around the world” (MGM). Rotten Tomatoes critics rate this movie 57% favorable, but 96% of the audience enjoyed it. IMDb rates thi...
WAITSBURG — Waitsburg Parks and Recreation District Commissioners met at Ten Ton Coffee on January 4 for its first regular meeting of the new year. The newly installed commissioners Curtis Lysher and Holly Lachowicz took their oaths of office. Commissioners Bart Baxter, Wendy Carter, and Beth Daves were all in attendance. Waitsburg City Council member Jillian Henze told the commissioners that $5,000 for the development of a dog park was included in the approved 2024 city budget. The exact l...
WALLA WALLA — The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation has extended the essay submission deadline for the local competition of the National Civics Bee. Essays must be submitted by Monday, January 22. The National Civics Bee is an annual competition to encourage young Americans to engage in civics and contribute to their communities. The Bee is open to all middle school students, grades six through eight, at the time of entry. In the first round of the local contest, students must submit an original 500-word essay. A panel of judges, c...
Walla Walla — Rite Aid is closing the Walla Walla location at 2028 E. Isaacs Ave. on Thursday, Jan. 18. A spokesperson for the company said the local pharmacy will transfer customer prescriptions to the Albertsons pharmacy at 450 N. Wilbur Ave. According to reporting by Reuters, Rite Aid filed for bankruptcy protection on Oct. 15. Under the production, the company will seek to close underperforming stores and sell its pharmacy benefit company Elixir. It will also need to resolve over 1,600 lawsuits alleging that the pharmacy filled illegal o...
Some funds designated specifically for Dayton and Waitsburg WWCC students WALLA WALLA — The Walla Walla Community College Foundation is currently accepting scholarship applications for the 2024-2025 academic year. The WWCC Foundation awards over 500 scholarships each year, including some that are specifically for students from Dayton and Waitsburg. WWCC Foundation scholarships are open to all WWCC students, including current and incoming students in all areas of study. Also eligible are out-of-state, adult learners, international and u...
PRESCOTT—At its 2023 Annual Meeting, the Association of Washington Cities Risk Management Service Agency (RMSA) recognized the risk management efforts of members who improved their liability claims experience over the past year. The awards acknowledge the hard work RMSA’s members put into managing their risks and keeping their communities safe. Prescott Joint Parks &Recreation District (PJPRD) received RMSA’s 2023 Loss Control Leader Award. The award recognized (PJPRD) continual loss prevention shown over five years. In the letter annou...
DAYTON—”Wonka” is based on the extraordinary character at the center of “Charlie and Chocolate Factory” (Roald Dahl’s most iconic children’s book). The movie tells a wonderous story of how the world’s greatest inventor, magician and chocolate-maker became the beloved Willy Wonka we know today. Rotten Tomatoes critics rated this movie 83% favorable, and the audiences gave it a 91%. IMDb considers this a 7.3 of 10. That website’s synopsis is “With dreams of opening a shop in a city renowned for its chocolate, a young and poor Willy Wonka dis...
WAITSBURG-The Waitsburg School District is offering its Cardinal fans a great deal on all the gear. The District is offering 24% off on purchases of $100 and over. Use the code NY24, between 1/1/24 through 1/7/24 at 11:59 PM PST. Go to http://tinyurl.com/yx5f99vx to take advantage of this deal, and support Cardinal athletes and programs....
DAYTON—”Wish” is a new musical-comedy by Disney Animation Studios welcoming audiences to the magical kingdom of Rosas, where Asha, a sharp-witted idealist, makes a wish so powerful that it is answered by a cosmic force: a little ball of boundless energy called Star. The Rotten Tomatoes website audience says “If you’re looking for a beautifully animated movie with fun characters and memorable songs, Wish delivers.” Critics there rated this movie 49% favorable, but the audiences gave it an 81% favorable rating. This movie is PG (for thematic el...
DAYTON—The Liberty will offer a special screening of the holiday favorite “Sleepless in Seattle” starring Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan. A celebration to ring in the New Year will follow with hors d’oeuvres and a toast at 9 p.m., (east coast midnight.) The price of $25 per person includes the movie, a glass of champagne or sparkling cider, and the famous Liberty Theater hors d’oeuvres. This was a tradition at Liberty Theater for many years before COVID-19 restrictions. It was started as a New Year’s Eve venue for people who wished to celebrate s...
WAITSBURG-Waitsburg High School and Preston Hall's Christmas Concert was held in the high school auditorium on December 12. Waitsburg's outstanding music instructor, Mrs. Elizabeth Jaegeski, directed the concert. The sixth-grade band opened the program, playing "Good King Wenceslas," "Jingle Bells," and "Jolly Old Saint Nicholas." The duet of Kaitlyn Paul and Emily played "Lightly Row." The Cardinal Choir sang "Do You Hear What I Hear," followed by the seventh-grade band playing "Sleigh Ride,"...
DAYTON—Get ready for an action-packed, all-star, rainbow-colored family reunion like no other as Anna Kendrick and Justin Timberlake return for the new chapter in DreamWorks Animation’s blockbuster musical franchise. After two films of true friendship and relentless flirting, Poppy (Anna Kendrick) and Branch (Justin Timberlake) are now officially, finally, a couple. As they grow closer, Poppy discovers that Branch has a secret past. He was once part of her favorite boyband phenomenon, BroZone, with his four brothers: Floyd (Troye Sivan), Joh...
DAYTON—Special movie “Sleepless in Seattle” with Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan, followed by a social event with hors d’oeuvres and a toast to the new year at 9 pm, East Coast New Year’s Eve. The price of $25 per person includes the movie, a glass of champagne or sparkling cider, and the famous Liberty Theater hors d’oeuvres! This tradition at Liberty Theater began before COVID-19 restrictions, before there were smoke-free venues or events for people who don’t want to stay up past midnight. The movie is rated PG, runtime 105 minutes....
Did you, your child, or anyone you know leave a letter to Santa at the Festival of Trees or the Dayton Library? If so, Santa has sent his replies, and a large bag of letters from the North Pole was just dropped off at the Dayton Library. Come to the library this week to pick up your letters for Christmas. If you can't make it before Christmas, his letter will still be there waiting for you next week....
Walla Walla—Community members throughout the region are invited to join a ten-week grief support class offered this winter by the Walla Walla Community Hospice (WWCH.) The class will begin Wednesday, January 10, 2024, and run through March 13, 2023. It is offered in person at WWCH and virtually. Attendees need not be family members of current or former hospice patients; there is no charge to the participants. All forms of grief support offered through Walla Walla Community Hospice are free. The hybrid weekly support group will be held on W...
Walla Walla — The county’s first flu-related death of the 2023-24 flu season was recently reported. Previous flu-related deaths have been reported in the eastern Washington region in recent weeks, but this is the first reported in Walla Walla County. While most people recover from flu with care and rest, flu can be a serious illness and cause deadly complications. The Walla Walla County Community Health Department urges individuals to follow public health recommendations and stay up to date on vaccinations to help reduce the spread of res...
WAITSBURG — The winners of the 2023 Christmas Light Contest won awards in three categories; No Place Like Home, Christmas Carol, and Reason for the Season. Tony and Diana Messenger's home on 10th St. won the Christmas Carol Award. Gabe and Jessica Kiefel's home at the corner of Main St. and 7th St. won the Reason for the Season Award. The No Place Like Home Award went to Randy and Antoinette Charles' home at the corner of Orchard and 5th Streets....
"The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes" DAYTON — Return to The Hunger Games, the landmark film franchise that has earned over $3 billion globally, with Lionsgate’s adaptation of Suzanne Collins’ #1 New York Times Bestseller -"The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes." Years before he would become the tyrannical President of Panem, 18-year-old Coriolanus Snow (Tom Blyth) is the last hope for his fading lineage, a once-proud family that has fallen from grace in a post-war Capitol. With the 10th annual Hunger Games fast approac...
DAYTON — “Killers of the Flower Moon” is set in 1920s Oklahoma and depicts the serial murder of members of the oil-wealthy Osage Nation, a string of brutal crimes that came to be known as the Reign of Terror. This story is based on David Grann’s broadly lauded best-selling book. The movie features Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert De Niro, Jesse Plemons, Lily Gladstone, and others, and is directed by Martin Scorsese. Rotten Tomatoes critics give this movie a 93% favorable rating, but audiences gave it an 84%. The audience summary is “Strong acting, g...
WALLA WALLA — The Walla Walla County Board of Commissioners seeks applicants to fill an alternate position on the Walla Walla Water Conservancy Board. This member will be an alternate in a reserve capacity as a replacement for absent or recused commissioners. Terms on the water conservancy board are six years. In compliance with state statute RCW 90.80.050(2), for equal representation, applicants need to meet one of the following criteria to fill these vacancies. Individual water right holder who diverts or withdraws water for use within the a...
DAYTON - This week, the City of Dayton celebrated the completion of the Third Street Project, constructing water, sewer, street, and stormwater improvements in multiple locations....
WAITSBURG — It was a full house at the annual Veteran’s Benefit Bingo event sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary on Sunday, November 26. Close to 100 people had the chance to win a turkey, ham, and cash. In the last game of the afternoon, a blackout bingo paid $100. David Long from Walla Walla DJ was the caller and entertained the crowd with a spirited music selection between games. Girls Scouts helped at the food table, and community members sponsored bingo games in memory or honor of...
WAITSBURG - Her love of poinsettias shows when speaking about her years of enjoyment, nurturing them to bloom year after year. Darita "Dari" Williams has had poinsettias over her 43 years of marriage. She is now the proud owner of a poinsettia tree that she acquired in 2019. With proper care, the plant's leaves turn from green to red to become a flower in November. Most poinsettias enjoyed during the Christmas season become unattractive after two to three months and are often thrown away....
“Polar Express” will show for free at the Liberty Theater on November 23 at 3:00 p.m. When a doubting young boy takes an extraordinary train ride to the North Pole, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery that shows him that the wonder of life never fades for those who believe. Tom Hanks and director Robert Zemeckis (“Forrest Gump”; “Cast Away”) reunite for “Polar Express,” an inspiring adventure based on the beloved children’s book by Chris Van Allsburg. Rotten Tomatoes critics review is: “Though the movie is visually stunning overall, t...
