Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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WALLA WALLA – Sports aren’t the only way youth can earn a varsity letter. Three years ago, United Way of Walla Walla County began a program that allows youth to earn a varsity letter through community service, and now they have added a scholarship opportunity. This year, the United Way’s Board of Directors set aside $9,000 for scholarships and staff are seeking a match from a generous individual or grant. Currently, the only school that offers the community service scholarships is Wa-Hi, but all students in both Walla Walla and Columbia Count...
WALLA WALLA – The Peking Acrobats will visit Cordiner Hall on Tues., Jan. 23 at 7 p.m. The performance is part of the Symphony Series and is sponsored in part by Ashby Law. With daring maneuvers, amazing displays of contortion, flexibility and control, the Peking Acrobats are masters of agility and grace and their gravity defying acts will be accompanied by musicians skillfully playing traditional Chinese instruments. Tickets range from $10 - $35 and may be purchased online at www.symphony.org....
WALLA WALLA - The public is invited to celebrate the completion of the Blue Mountain Region Trails Plan at 5:30 p.m. on Jan. 22 at the Walla Walla County Fairgrounds Community Building. The celebration will begin with a brief presentation of the plan’s findings and recommendations. The plan is the result of a year-long initiative between Blue Mountain region cities, counties, health departments, ports, and state and federal resource agencies, to develop a non-motorized trails and transportation plan. The goal is to enhance community c...
DAYTON – The Columbia County Noxious Weed Board will hold its annual meeting on Jan. 25 at the Columbia County Fairgrounds Pavilion from 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.. The meeting is free and open to the public. Items covered will include: Weed Board Update, Weed Management in Cereal Production Systems, Post Fire Weed Control and Improving Rangeland Health, Weed Quiz (with prizes), Fayton FFA Ag Issues Team, Cover Crops as a Rotation Cropping System and Evaluating Your Biocontrol Strategies and Effectiveness of Current Biological Control Agents. The...
The Citizens for Community Projects - Friends of the Fairgrounds is having a fundraiser yard sale in the Youth Building at the Columbia County Fairgrounds from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. on Fri., Jan. 19, and from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., on Sat., Jan. 20. The CCP-FOTF is a nonprofit charitable group of citizens interested in working to update and improve the fairgrounds facilities. Please come out and support this great cause!...
WALLA WALLA – The WSU extension office will host a Cereal Grains Workshop on Jan. 16 at the Walla Walla Regional Airport from 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. A variety of topics will be covered including: Soilborne Wheat Mosaic Virus in the PNW; Removing Herbicide Residues from Sprayers; Weeds on the Web; “Wheat Straw” What Does it Do for You?; Relationships between the Herbicide; Your Crops and the Soil; and Integrated Pest Management Techniques for Controlling Grasshopper and Mormon Cricket Outbreaks. The workshop costs $25 and includes lunch and ref...
WALLA WALLA – Providence St. Mary Medical has placed restrictions on visitors due to the widespread flu in the Walla Walla area. Visitors must be either members of the immediate family or individuals age 18 or older. An exception is in the Birth Center where healthy siblings under 18 may visit, but must report to the nurse’s station before proceeding to Mom’s room so they can be assessed and given masks to wear for the duration of the visit. All patients are restricted to two visitors at a time in the hospital. This means two visitors, total...
WALLA WALLA – Walla Walla County has five openings on the Veterans’ Relief Advisory Board (VRAB). The board is responsible to advise the county commissioners, in coordination with the Dept. of Human Services, on the needs of local indigent veterans, and the resources and programs that could benefit them and their families. Interested applicants must be Walla Walla County residents and must be a veteran. Membership terms are three years. Application forms can be found at the county website at www.co.walla-walla.wa.us or at the com...
DAYTON – Dayton Chamber of Commerce Director Justin Nix was terminated from his position on Tuesday morning, effective immediately, according to chamber board president Bill Clemens. Clemens said that the Chamber has decided it needs to move in a different direction, and so felt it was best to part ways with Nix. Clemens also said that the Chamber Assistant and Events Manager, Melissa Bryan, will continue to hold the chamber office open until the board is able to meet early next month and make a decision about moving forward to hire a new d...
WAITSUBURG – The Waitsburg School District will host an athletic/activities community combine meeting on Mon., Jan. 8, at 6 p.m. in the elementary school library, located at 184 Academy St. in Waitsburg. The format will be similar to the meeting recently held in Dayton. There will be an overview of the combine as well as next steps. Community members will have an opportunity to ask questions in an open question-and-answer session....
WAITSBURG – The Waitsburg Resource Center will provide holiday activities and lunches for children of all ages at the Christian Church (corner of Main and 6th St.) on the following days: Tues., Wed., Thurs., Dec. 26, 27, 28 and Jan. 2, 3, and 4. Activities will begin at 11 a.m. with lunch served at 11:30 a.m. Contact Pam Conover at 337- 8876 for more information....
DAYTON – Ring in the New Year at the Liberty Theater with a special screening of The African Queen, the 1951 classic World War I adventure starring Humphrey Bogart and Katherine Hepburn. Directed by legendary director John Huston, the film tells the story of a missionary who tasks a gin-swilling river boat captain to attack an enemy ship. The film starts at 7:00 pm and is followed by a reception in the Liberty Annex. Celebrate with a complimentary glass of champagne and a 9 p.m. East Coast New Year’s Countdown....
DAYTON – Thanks to the Wildhorse Foundation of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation recently awarded a $18,346 grant to the Boys and Girls Club of Dayton. The funds will allow the organization to add heating units to the east and west ends of the building, to provide adequate heat throughout the entire facility. The transfer of the building property, on Cameron St., from Dan and Ginny Butler to the Boys and Girls Club of Dayton is complete and will further strengthen the club’s fundraising ability....
DAYTON—The Board of County Commissioners has adopted the final 2018 current expense fund in the amount of $4,521,893 and the 2018 various budgets in the amount of $5,874,285. The 2018 Public Work Department budget, with total authorized expenditures of $6,778,811 has also been adopted. County employees will receive a 2% cost-of-living adjustment and step increases were given to some employees. The BOCC wanted to hire a human resources manager but there was no room in the 2018 budget, according to Commissioner Mike Talbott. Talbott said the B...
DAYTON – Ski Bluewood began its 2017-18 season a bit later than usual, but opened the mountain just in time for winter break. Snow sport enthusiasts were welcomed to Bluewood on opening day, Fri., Dec. 22 “We’re off to a bit slower start this year than anticipated due to snow conditions. but with 14 inches of fresh snow and a total of 23 inches at the base and 30 inches at the summit, we’re ready to welcome everyone back to the mountain for great holiday skiing and snowboarding,” said Bluewood General Manager Kim Clark. Bluewood will be open da...
WALLA WALLA – Walla Walla Parks and Recreation will offer a winter wrestling workshop for ages 5-13 will be held Dec. 26-28 at the Wa-Hi big gym wrestling room from 9-11 a.m. The camp is open to all skill levels and includes a free T-shirt. Sponsored by Cummins Athletic Supply. $40....
DAYTON - The Touchet Valley Arts Council announces that, through the generosity of a group of donors, an endowment fund has recently been established with the Blue Mountain Community Foundation. The TVAC Endowment Fund will contribute, in perpetuity, annual support for the The Liberty Theater’s operations and capital projects. The Touchet Valley Arts Council is Columbia County’s nonprofit film and performing arts center, with a mission to provide cultural opportunities in Dayton and the surrounding area. Live performances including musical and...
COLUMBIA COUNTY – Kick off the New Year with a First Day Hike at Palouse Falls State Park at 10 a.m. on Jan. 1. Enjoy views of the official state waterfall while learning about area flora, fauna and geology during this guided one-mile hike. Palouse Falls is a 105-acre park featuring dramatic evidence of the Ice Age Floods. Leave No trace principles will be taught and practiced. Refreshments and prizes will be available following the hike. This is an “easy” hike. Dress for weather conditions and bring binoculars or a camera, water, and close...
WAITSBURG – The January Christian Women’s Connection Luncheon will be held at Waitsburg Town Hall at 11:30 a.m. on Jan. 10. The meal is $10 and will be catered by Jennifer Hutchens of Pomeroy. Cathy Rasley, from Walla Walla, will talk about “Becoming the Woman You Were Created to Be.” Cleo Saenz will share in song. Rasley, who owns Hot Mama’s Espresso in Walla Walla will also provide a special feature on “The History of Coffee.” Reservations are needed by Fri., Jan. 5. Contact Judy at (509) 399-2005. Childcare is available by reservation....
WAITSBURG - The Waitsburg High School FCCLA ( Family, Community, Career Leaders of America) is selling Cardinal ornaments as a club fundraiser. The shatterproof silver ornaments with a red Cardinal make a great gift for Cardinal fans, future graduates and alumni. The ornaments are $5 and may be purchased by contacting Nancy Bickelhaupt through the high school office....
WALLA WALLA - WWCC is hosting a basketball camp for elementary students at the WWCC Deitrich Dome on Dec. 27. Boys and girls in grades 1-3 will meet from 9-1 a.m. and boys and girls in grades 4-6 will meet from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.. Head Women’s Coach Bobbi Hazeltine and her assistants and current players will provide instruction. The cost is $20 and checks should be made out to WWCC Athletics. For more information call (509) 301-7948 or see flyer at http://warriors.wwcc.edu/...
WAITSBURG – Looking for last-minute Christmas gifts? Waitsburg is the place to be this weekend on “Stocking Stuffer Saturday,” Dec. 16, from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Main Street businesses will be encouraging last-minute shoppers to finish up their Christmas shopping. The Waitsburg Commercial will rent Town Hall for vendors to sell their wares as well. The Whoopemup Hollow Café will be open from 11:30 a.m. – 8 p.m. for casual drop-in shoppers as well and will also be taking reservations for regular dining. Any shopper with a receipt for a purchase m...
WAITSBURG – The annual Community Christmas Concert will take place at the Waitsburg Presbyterian Church at 7 p.m. on Sun. Dec. 17. Enjoy an evening of Christmas carols performed by the Waitsburg Community Christmas Choir and many local musicians....
DAYTON – This season of Advent, Christmas and holly-jollies also offers moments for stillness and contemplation about how we live our lives, the things that bring joy, and the places that feel tender in our hearts and minds. Shorter days, longer nights are obvious and draw us inward. A service that holds all those things called a “Blue Christmas” allows for some space to affirm those very real feels. Join us for a time of candlelight, music, spoken word, and communion on Wed., Dec. 20, at 6:30 p.m. at Dayton First Congregational Churc...
WALLA WALLA - Walla Walla Countty Commissioners invite the public to attend a retirement open house for Michael “Mike” Bates on Tues., Dec. 19 from 1:30-3:30 p.m. at the County Public Health and Legislative Building located at 314 W. Main. Bates, who currently holds the position of Director of Corrections, plans to retire on Dec. 31. Bates began work with the county as an adult probation officer in 1975 and was promoted to assistant director in 1978. In 1989, he became the Director of the Walla Walla County Court Services Department. The Juv...
