Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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DAYTON—Devotion, an aerial war epic based on the bestselling book of the same name, tells the harrowing true story of two elite US Navy fighter pilots during the Korean War. Their heroic sacrifices would ultimately make them the Navy’s most celebrated wingmen. Rotten Tomatoes critics give this movie an 81% approval rating, and the audience rates this at 92%. The audience summary on that website is “Bringing a real-life hero’s story powerfully to life, Devotion is a good, solid drama that’ll make you feel good for watching it.” This movie is ra...
WALLA WALLA —– In July 2022, Walla Walla County was selected by the Washington Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to receive a rural county veteran service officer grant. The County Veteran Service Officer (VSO) will assist veterans, and family members with U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs claims. The claims include VA disability compensation, survivors’ pension, and other benefits. The VSO can help with healthcare, housing, education, and discharge upgrades for veterans to improve their quality of life and access to benefits and healthcare...
WAITSBURG—The Waitsburg High School National Honor Society members are accepting donations for the Blue Mountain Humane Society in Walla Walla this Christmas season. Advisor Liv Leid states that this is the first year of the Animal Christmas event. The NHS members appreciate the students and community for donating Purina One pet food, blankets, toys, pill pockets, leashes, and treats. The collection boxes are at the Waitsburg Grocery, Ten Ton Coffee, Waitsburg High School, Preston Hall, and the elementary school building. The collection b...
WALLA WALLA – Tri-State Steeheaders will receive a grant of $4.7 million from the Recreation and Conservation Office for fish passage improvements in Mill Creek. “This funding will allow us to nearly complete fish passage treatments in the concrete section of Mill Creek,” said Steelheaders’ Executive Director Brian Burns. The grant will fund work at four sites in Mill Creek: 1) Roosevelt St, 2) between Spokane and Park Streets, 3) between 3rd and 6th Avenues, 4) and in the non-concrete channel above Roosevelt St. The work between 3rd and 6th...
OLYMPIA—The costs associated with flooding exceed all other natural hazards in Washington state. Each year, there is a better than 80% chance that ten or more flood events will occur, and the frequency of floods will increase as the climate changes. The Washington Legislature established the state Flood Control Assistance Account Program (FCAAP) in 1984 to help local and Tribal governments plan for and reduce their flood risks. “We know preparing for and avoiding flood damages is particularly important because storms are increasing in str...
WAITSBURG-The Waitsburg Historical Society was formed fifty years ago to create a museum and renovate the neglected Bruce Mansion. The Mansion was built in 1883 and is a prominent building on Main Street. This year, the WHS was able to do much-needed paint and repair to the main building. It is fresh and ready for the future. With the society's inclusion in the Valley Giving Guide, the community can take advantage of matching funds and prizes to make their donations more generous. The WHS page...
The Friends of the Dayton Library is dedicated to making contributions, grants, and gifts to benefit the Dayton Memorial Library (Columbia County Rural Library District) and its patrons. Volunteers make our programs possible, join us by: •Helping in the Library. •Volunteering with Events. •Fundraising through Book Sales. •Columbia County Fair Display in the Pavilion. •Assisting with Library Events – Summer Reading Program, Poetry, and Music Programs, After School Programs, Story Time, and m...
DAYTON-Gifts for all ages can be found on the way to the bakery case at Moose Creek Café and Bakery. The Dayton café and shop offers gifts for the youngest on your list with soft and cuddly items from Douglas and Bunnies by the Bay. Early shoppers will find plenty of toys, books, and games for preschoolers and older kids. There are French-milled soaps, clever hostess gifts, and tasty spices and jams for the adults on your list. Christmas is almost here, so don't delay checking out this and o...
WAITSBURG-Stocking Stuffer Saturday is this weekend in Waitsburg. Window shopping at Gaudy Gals on Main shows the bounty availble for your last minute, local holiday shoppiing....
DAYTON-Weekly movies return to the Liberty Theater on December 9 with "Ticket to Paradise." Academy Award winners George Clooney and Julia Roberts reunite on the big screen as exes who find themselves on a shared mission to stop their lovestruck daughter from making the same mistake they once made. Ticket To Paradise is a romantic comedy about the sweet surprise of second chances. Rotten Tomatoes critics give this movie a 57% approval rating, but the audience rates this at 87%. The audience...
DAYTON — Plus Delta After School Studios (The Club) board of director members, Shellie McLeod and Brad McMasters recently offered The Club employees a training on Goal Setting. Training took place at the Port of Columbia conference room. According to McMasters, “We held the training at the Port because we wanted the employees to understand what a Port District is and why they are important for economic development and workforce development.” Currently, the Port offers annual funding to The Club for workforce training. Because after...
WALLA WALLA—The board of directors for Blue Mountain Action Council (BMAC) is pleased to announce the hire of Danielle Garbe Reser as Interim CEO, effective Monday, December 5, 2022. “We are delighted to have Danielle joining our team to bring steady leadership through this time of transition for BMAC. As the former CEO of Sherwood Trust, Danielle has been a long-time partner of BMAC and shares our deep commitment to our mission of alleviating poverty,” said board chair Amie Peterson. “On behalf of the board, I also want to thank Rick Claridge...
WALLA WALLA—Respiratory illness has dramatically increased throughout the U.S. and Washington State, causing strain on healthcare providers, clinics, and hospitals. Influenza, RSV, and COVID infections have led to increased hospitalizations and ICU admissions, with children and the elderly most affected. Over the past several weeks, Walla Walla County has seen a similar escalation in respiratory cases. The current influenza wave is occurring weeks earlier and with a more rapid rate of rise than usual. Throughout the state, E.R. visits for i...
WAITSBURG-The American Legion Auxiliary Waitsburg Unit 35 brought back the Veterans Benefit Bingo on Friday, December, 2 in the multi-purpose room at Waitsburg Elementary School. It was a big success with over eighty bingo loving participants playing to win turkeys and cash prizes. Prize donations were made in the names of family members who served in the U.S. military....
WAITSBURG-These students were chosen by staff based on the following criteria: Being Prepared! Entering class on time, with necessary items needed for the class: pens, paper, etc. Also, using the passing time (in between classes) to use the bathroom, get a drink of water, and re-up on supplies –eliminates the need to leave class, disrupting teachers and peers during learning time....
WAITSBURG—Common Roots Housing Trust will have its second low-income community outreach event on Wednesday, December 7th, at 5:45 pm at Waitsburg Town Hall. Information will be provided on Common Roots, a community-based organization that will create permanently affordable homeownership opportunities for families earning between $28.000 and $65,000 per year. It will be a family-friendly event with free food, childcare, and live English-Spanish translation. Find out about Common Roots’ plans to develop homes and how it could help your fam...
WAITSBURG-On Monday, November 28, Doug Hinds a Pacific Power Lineman, put up Waitsburg's Hometown Christmas banners in preparation for this year's event. Doug has been helping Dayton, and Waitsburg put up streetscape banners for years. Hinds has assisted Dayton and Waitsburg students each holiday season in decorating the tippy tops of the tall downtown Christmas trees. He is retiring on November 30, and The Times wishes him the best in his new adventure....
WAITSBURG-It was a cold and foggy day for the Waitsburg Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day. The event was organized by Sarah Wilson and her women's mountain bike club and race team, Wild at Heart. A group of energetic runners showed up at Preston Park to participate in some pre-Thanksgiving dinner outdoor activity. The weather was a bit icy for bike riders this year, so participants ran or walked along the route from the park to Huntsville and back. The full roundtrip route was 5.9 miles, with...
WAITSBURG-For the last year, we have been lucky to have a dear friend from Seattle work at Ten Ton. An accomplished artist, and always curious people-person, Fred instantly fit in at the coffee shop. He charmed new guests and our devoted regulars, and was quick to build a fan base. This month, Fred is heading back to beautiful Tuscany, Italy for several months. We wish him happy, safe travels, and encourage him to spend every moment painting or drawing. We and all his new Waitsburg friends will...
DAYTON — For Dayton’s Christmas Kickoff, The Liberty Theater will show “HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS” on Friday, November 25th at 3 p.m. Special movie price is only $2.00 for all seats. The front row of the balcony (row J) has been re-opened with an added five inches of foot room. The completion of the full balcony remodel has been put on hold until 2023. The Sound of Music, a live play with local talent, is playing through December 3, and there are still some seats available for most performances. You can check seating availability and buy...
WALLA WALLA—Sherwood Trust awarded 16 local organizations $203,200 in Impact Grants. “It’s inspiring to be able to support so many good ideas and programs with Impact Grants this year,” said Hunt. “We’re especially happy that of the 16 organizations funded, 12 are receiving Sherwood Trust funding for the first time.” Sherwood Trust competitive grants include Core Grants awarded in the spring and Impact Grants awarded in the fall. Impact Grant awards were limited to $15,000 and this year favored collaborations or organizations not previously rec...
WALLA WALLA—Walla Walla County has been awarded Federal funds under the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program. The United Way of the Blue Mountains, Wash., has been chosen to receive $27,020 under the Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in Walla Walla County. The selection was made by the National Board chaired by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency and consisting of representatives from the American Red Cross, Catholic Charities, USA...
WALLA WALLA — Experience “A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story” in a creative retelling offered through the Live-Cinema program at Gesa Power House Theatre. Mark Gatiss, an actor and creator well known for his work in the series “Sherlock,” wrote and stars as Jacob Marley in this retelling of Dickens’ classic winter ghost story. This powerful tale of life, love, loss, and redemption is as relevant today as when the original was published 179 years ago. “Gatiss’s script is surprisingly faithful, given his flair for imaginative reworks of cano...
Cozy Winter Book Club DAYTON—Join the Historic Depot from the comfort of your home in a book discussion. The book is “The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-time Indian” by Sherman Alexie. Discussions are Mondays at 7:00 p.m., November 28 through December 19, 2022. The author, Sherman Alexie, will join the discussion on December 19. Books are available at the Depot Gift Shop. To learn more, email Shellie at info@daytonhistoricdepot.org ....
Thanksgiving Community Potluck Waitsburg Town Hall, 121 Main Street Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022 Starting at 2 p.m. Open to the public – bring a dish to share Turkeys and Ham are provided There will be coffee, desserts, and a hot cocoa bar. Activities include puzzles and games. Sponsored by Simply Sawdust and the Waitsburg Community...
