Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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WAITSBURG - Low to moderate-impact exercise classes are back in Waitsburg. The one-hour classes are well attended by mature, 60-year-old and older exercisers. Becky Huwe and Deb Foreman run the classes from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at Waitsburg Town Hall. Enhanced Fitness classes were introduced to Waitsburg in 2019 by Melissa Lambert, an instructor from P.E.A.K Fitness. No longer a part of that program, the dedicated exercisers regrouped, first at Town Hall and later to a...
DAYTON—In “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom,” having failed to defeat Aquaman the first time, Black Mantra is still driven by the need to avenge his father’s death, and will stop at nothing to take Aquaman down once and for all. This time Black Manta is more formidable than ever before, wielding the power of the mythic Black Trident, which unleashes an ancient and malevolent force. Rotten Tomatoes website critics did not like this movie (34% favorable), but the audiences did (81%). IMDb rates this movie as 5.8 out of 10. The Rotten Tomatoe...
SEATTLE— After a multi-year absence due to the health pandemic and venue unavailability, the Fly Fishing Show will return to the Pacific Northwest on Feb. 17-18. The two-day ode to fresh and saltwater fly fishing will be at Bellevue’s Meydenbauer Center, 36,000 square feet and 100-plus exhibitor booths, at 11100 NE 6th St., Bellevue. Show hours are 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Sat.; 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Sun. Admission is $20 for one or $35 for both days. Children under age five and uniformed Boy and Girl Scouts under age 16 are free. Children 6-12 are $5. Act...
WAITSBURG—This year, the Celebration Days committee has chosen the Armed Forces as the theme for the weekend. Waitsburg Celebration Days is on the third weekend of May and features activities including breakfast hosted by the American Legion at Town Hall, the Waitsburg Car Show at Preston Park, the ATV Poker Run at the fairgrounds, a Soapbox Derby, and the Parade. The committee encourages all our area clubs, school groups, local businesses, non-profits, equestrians, and anyone who loves a parade to sign up. The registration deadline is May 1...
WAITSBURG-Ross Hamann took the carving of the Cardinal on a previous Booster Club Members board and recreated a newer style Booster board that hangs on the wall in the link of the High School. Hamann placed the names of the current Booster members, officers, board members, and other significant information on the board. There is still room on the board for new Booster Club members, and dues are only $25 per family. Send dues to Waitsburg Booster Club Treasurer, 621 E. 7th Street, Waitsburg, WA...
DAYTON — “Migration” is a modern-day comedy following a family of ducks who convince their over-protective father to go on the vacation of a lifetime as they attempt to migrate from New England, through New York City, and ultimately down to the Bahamas. Rotten Tomatoes critics have this movie at 73% favorable, and 88% from the audiences. That website’s critics consensus is “Beautiful animation and entertaining work from a talented voice cast help “Migration” take flight despite a story that doesn’t quite stand out from the flock.” The aud...
WAITSBURG—The Waitsburg City Council has asked volunteers in the community to partner with Waitsburg Parks and Rec to put together a plan to increase usage at the fairgrounds. The city council would like organizers to submit the plan for review at its March regular meeting. The first planning meeting was held on January 24, 2024, and included past Friends of the Fairgrounds advisory committee members, Parks and Rec commissioners, and fairgrounds advocates. Recommendations from attendees included reorganizing the Friends of the Fairgrounds C...
Dayton City Council Workshop Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at 3:00 p.m Open to the public Agenda 1. Golf Cart Policy – Discussion 2. Dayton School District Stadium Lease Renewal – Discussion 3. Council Code of Ethics – Review & Discussion 4. City of Dayton is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81858087703 Meeting ID: 818 5808 7703 Dial by your location • +1 253 215 8782 US Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kbXYPJnbAj Any questio...
WAITSBURG—After cancelations due to winter weather, the Mythical/Movable Blue Mountain Bluegrass Jam is back. It will be at TVAMP’s studio at 141 Main Street, Waitsburg Friday, Jan. 26 at 7 p.m. Kate Hockersmith, the jam organizer said “Looks like, THIS week, we can get to the jams without risking life, limb and vehicle wrecks.” Hockersmith also announced that The Singer/Songwriter CD project is on track and she is contacting musicians who have offered original tunes for the recording. She hopes to start recording over the next few weeks....
DAYTON—Live production of “Seniors of the Sahara,” directed by Bev Startin. Sylvia Goldberg, a respectable retired New Jersey school teacher, brings home more than just souvenirs upon returning from her grandson’s wedding in Israel. Sylvie’s troubles begin when she realizes that the old teapot she purchased at an outdoor market is actually a priceless relic. Keeping a secret from her three best friends, Mabel, Thelma and Fannie, proves to be nearly as difficult as protecting herself from a villain who follows Sylvie home and threatens...
WALLA WALLA & COLUMBIA COUNTIES – The Washington State School Retirees Association (WSSRA) and the Walla Walla-Columbia School Retirees Association (WWCRA) are offering scholarships to future educators planning to do student teaching, internships, and plan on teaching in the state. Washington State School Retirees Association has the following scholarships for Washington State high school seniors: Robert J Handy Scholarship is $900 annually for four years. WWSRA Foundation Scholarships are two one-time scholarships, for $3000 and $2000. Gene Fo...
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...
