Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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WAITSBURG—Efforts by The Friends of the Pool and Waitsburg Parks and Recreation have been working to raise funds to build a swimming pool in Waitsburg. Both groups have written grants, still under consideration, and held fundraisers, including the “100 for $100” and the “Luck of the Duck.” There will be three new opportunities to help raise funds for the pool in August and September. First, The Friends of the Pool will hold a community meeting on Wednesday, August 23, at the Waitsburg Elementary School library to discuss its progress and conti...
WAITSBURG—The Blue Mountain Chapter of the Washington Farm Forestry Association (WFFA) will hold its fall meeting at Stella’s Homestead, 2194 S. Fork Coppei Road. The meeting begins a 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, September 16, 2023 in “The Barn” on the property. The topic is a woods tour focusing on improving wildlife, forest health, and fisheries management. All forestland owners and interested public are welcome to attend. Special guest Ken Bevis, Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Stewardship Wildlife Biologist, will share his profess...
DAYTON—The Columbia County Rural Library District Board met August 21 for its regular meeting at the Delaney Room. All board members were in attendance, joined by Library Director Ellen Brigham. “The Times” will publish an article covering the meeting in next week’s issue. During the meeting, Brigham was asked by Chair Jay Ball to let the audience know about an important service the library offers to any parent. This is not a new service, it has been available since the library’s system went online. Parents or caregivers can add notes to... Full story
PRESCOTT - Since its first car show about ten years ago, the Cruzin' Prescott Car Show has grown from nine to over sixty cars. The event, held on August 19 was a community affair, with over twenty volunteers. Over the years, the car show outgrew the local park and moved to the elementary school across the street. This year, car enthusiasts had plenty of shade under the trees to eat hotdogs, listen to music and stroll the grounds looking at a variety of vehicles....
DAYTON—To live in Barbie Land is to be a perfect being in a perfect place. Unless you have a full-on existential crisis. Or you’re a Ken (Ryan Gosling). Margot Robbie is Barbie (plus others), and the cast of this comedy includes many well-known actors. The Rotten Tomatoes “tomatometer” has this movie at 88% favorable from the critics, and the audience agrees with an 84%. That website’s summary from critics is that “Barbie” is a visually dazzling comedy whose meta humor is smartly complemented by subversive storytelling”. The audience summar...
DAYTON-Friends and family celebrated the birthday of lifelong Dayton resident, Frances Randolf, who turned 104 years old on August 9th, 2023. She was showered with love and affection by generations of loved ones including new friends and caregivers at the Rivers Walk Assisted Living facility. "The Columbia County Health System is truly honored to have this beautiful and amazing lady as a member of our Rivers Walk community right here in her hometown," stated CCHS on its websi... Full story
WAITSBURG-The Royal Block Reading Series welcomes baseball historian Robert Garratt, who will read from his latest book, Jazz Age Giant, at the Royal Block in Waitsburg at 6 p.m. on Saturday, August 19, 2023. The event is free, and the venue is open to 21+ public. Garratt's book portrays New York Giants owner Charles Stoneham, a Gatsby-like character who lived large during the roaring 1920s. He was known to host grand parties and associate with politicians, gamblers, entertainers, and... Full story
DAYTON-"The Nation," a weekly magazine, published "The Small-Town Library That Became a Culture War Battleground," an article chronicling recent history and current efforts to defund the only public library in Columbia County. Over the past months, Reporter Sasha Abramsky interviewed community members who hope to defund the Rural Library Tax District and those fighting to retain the institution. The article puts Columbia County's issues in context with similar efforts nationwide. Where other... Full story
The Liberty Theater hosts live performances of “The Secret Garden” by local children and the Missoula Children’s Theater (MCT) on Friday, August 11, and Saturday August 12 at 7 pm. This is the culmination of the nearly weeklong MCT training workshop for area children. “The Secret Garden” is an original Missoula Children’s Theatre rendition that was conceived and written by Michael McGill. It is a joyful retelling of a story of hope and celebration and all good things in life. Mistress Mary Quite Contrary embarks on a journey from India to he...
DAYTON—Several local committees planning a community swimming pool in Columbia County are holding an open meeting for the public to consider a new swimming pool on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at the Delany Building from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. A PowerPoint presentation featuring examples of pools in rural communities in Southeast Washington will repeat throughout the meeting. The public is welcome to come, ask questions, and consider what our community would look like to see a new swimming pool. Residents are encouraged to come and familiarize t... Full story
WAITSBURG-This year, the Porsche Club of America – Inland Northwest will host its annual People Choice Award (PCA) event in Waitsburg's Preston Park on August 12. The event, Show & Shine, has a twist. The club is asking participants to share their Porsche stories with visitors to the show. Stroll through the park and learn when and why exhibitors bought their cars. They will share adventures and pictures, personalizing the experience. "The better the story, the greater the forgiveness for b... Full story
WAITSBURG—School starts September 5, and the Waitsburg School District staff will be back on August 14. David Wood has been settling into his new role as Waitsburg School Superintendent since April. He has attended school and community meetings, events, and even been seen mowing his lawn, giving residents a chance to meet him as he learns about Waitsburg. The following message from Superintendent Wood was posted on waitsburgsd.org this month: Good morning citizens of Waitsburg, It is my p... Full story
DAYTON—In “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One”, Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) and his IMF team embark on their most dangerous mission yet: To track down a terrifying new weapon that threatens all of humanity before it falls into the wrong hands. With control of the future and the fate of the world at stake, and dark forces from Ethan’s past closing in, a deadly race around the globe begins. Confronted by a mysterious, all-powerful enemy, Ethan is forced to consider that nothing can matter more than his mission – not even the lives of th...
DAYTON—The annual Evening at the Depot Benefit Auction is August 5, 2023. The event begins with a social hour at 6 p.m. and the live auction at 7 p.m. Admission is $45 a ticket, including a beer or wine glass with the Depot logo, a charcuterie buffet by Lennie Loo, wine from Dumas Station and Red Band Cellars, and Chief Springs beer. Generous residents and businesses have donated experiences, tasty treats, collectibles, art, and jewelry. Silent auction items can be previewed at https://tinyurl.com/5n77dkj9, and live auction items are a...
DAYTON—The movie “Sound of Freedom” is based on the true story of a former Homeland Security agent turned vigilante who embarks on a dangerous mission to rescue hundreds of children from sex traffickers. RATED: PG-13 for thematic content involving sex trafficking, violence, language, sexual references, some drug references and smoking throughout. Runtime is 135 minutes. Rotten Tomatoes gave this movie 74%, saying “Sound of Freedom is an effective and suspenseful call to action against human trafficking, yet not free of issues in its depicti...
WALLA WALLA—Walla Walla Parks and Recreation and Mountain View Cemetery will present a historical twilight tour of little-known tales on Saturday, August 19, 6-8 p.m. Tour participants will learn about people interred at the cemetery who made unusual choices in life, including professions, sacrifices for their country or others, life-altering decisions, or how they chose to leave this world on their terms. The fast-paced tour will cover much of the 80-acre facility, visiting approximately 28 burial sites, and includes several in-character p... Full story
DAYTON—Harrison Ford returns to the role of the legendary hero archaeologist for this highly anticipated final installment of the iconic franchise-- a big, globe-trotting, rip-roaring cinematic adventure. According to the Rotten Tomatoes website, “Daredevil archaeologist Indiana Jones races against time to retrieve a legendary dial that can change the course of history. Accompanied by his goddaughter, he soon finds himself squaring off against Jürgen Voller, a former Nazi who works for NASA.” The critics on that website rate this movie a...
JOSEPH, ORE. — The Wallowa-Whitman National Forest will reopen the Pittsburg Landing Campground on Friday, July 14. It has been closed since June 28 due to increased conflict between visitors and an adult bear habituated to human food, explains Sweyn Wall, Recreation Manager for the Hells Canyon Recreation Area. “Our crews have been closely monitoring this situation,” said Wall. “It’s been several weeks since the bear was last seen near people. It has been observed eating natural food sources, which is a good sign.” The Forest requires pr...
WAITSBURG-Columbia-Walla Walla Fire District 2 announced a burn ban in effect from July 17 to September 5, 2023, for the entire district, including the City of Waitsburg. The ban is an annual precaution and has gone into effect a week earlier than last year. Interim Fire Chief Coulter Mohney said the department had hoped a ban would not be necessary this year. However, the district is experiencing drier than normal conditions and increased fire incidents. He said the ban period is subject to...
DAYTON-Columbia County Health System (CCHS) welcomes Benjamin Garthoff to the new position of Patient Advocate. The position of Patient Advocate was created by CCHS as a resource to improve the patient experience. The new Patient Advocate can be reached on a direct line at (509) 382-8363. "At Columbia County Health System, we always want to ensure our patients feel that they are being taken care of and that their health is in the best hands possible. That's why we have created a new resource... Full story
WALLA WALLA — Customers at the Sudbury Road Landfill should expect delays starting Monday, July 17, as construction begins on the Landfill Roadway & Compost Pad Improvement project. Construction began at the compost pad on July 17. The compost pad will be closed during this work, and all green waste and compost customers will be directed to the temporary staging area at the active pit. Construction at the entrance to the landfill is expected to start on July 24 and should take the contractor no more than ten working days to complete. There w...
DAYTON—“Asteroid City” is a poetic meditation on the meaning of life. It tells the story of a fictional American desert town circa 1955 and its Junior Stargazer convention, which brings together students and parents from across the country for scholarly competition, rest/recreation, comedy, drama, romance, and more. It has a cast of very well-known stars including Tom Hanks, Scarlet Johansson, Bryan Cranston, Matt Dillon, Steve Carrell, and many others. This movie has received some mixed ratings. The IMDb website rates this movie as 7.1 out of... Full story
DAYTON—The Columbia County Health System (CCHS) and Ocean Beach Hospital & Medical Clinics were awarded the Rural Quality Everyday Extraordinary Award from the Washington State Hospital Association (WSHA). The association recognized the hospitals at its Rural Hospital Leadership Conference on June 28 in Chelan, Wash. Columbia County Health System was chosen for its innovative approach to improving patient care through its Palliative Care Program. Program leaders set goals and succeeded in reducing emergency room visits and facilitating care goa...
DAYTON–July is Parks and Recreation Month at the Dayton Rural Library. The staff invites you to check out a state park pass, hiking or birdwatching kits, or other library resources to enjoy our region’s many natural wonders. Let the library staff help you find books and activities to expand your appreciation of the Palouse, Blue Mountains, and Washington State Parks.... Full story
WALLA WALLA—Time to test your pre-CSI-era fugitive hunting skills at Fort Walla Walla on July 15 and 16. Join the search for the escaped criminal Orvy Whipstitch Horvath, known to keep company with lowlifes and horse thieves. He escaped from Walla Walla’s territorial prison and took an escape route through Fort Walla Walla, leaving behind careless clues. Over this two-day family-friendly event, visitors are invited to form search teams and help track down this desperado. Successful teams will be rewarded with prizes from the museum store. The... Full story
