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Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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DAYTON—The City of Dayton Department of Planning and Community Development encourages the public to review the Main Street Safety Action Plan (MSSAP) draft and submit comments. The goal of the MSSAP is to identify and address current deficiencies along Dayton’s Main Street corridor to ensure the safety of pedestrians, bike riders, and drivers, expand connectivity, and enhance the economic vitality of Main Street businesses. The full draft MSSAP will be available at http://bit.ly/mssap2021 for...
DAYTON—Cruella (played by Academy Award winner Emma Stone), set in 1970s London amidst the punk rock revolution, follows a young grifter named Estella, a clever and creative girl determined to make a name for herself with her designs. She befriends a pair of young thieves who appreciate her appetite for mischief, and together they can build a life for themselves on the London streets. One day, Estella’s flair for fashion catches the eye of Baroness von Hellman (played by two-time academy award winner Emma Thompson), a fashion legend who is dev...
DAYTON—Touchet Valley Television customers were surprised last week when their internet services quit working. Complaints and questions have begun to pop up more frequently on community social media platforms since the beginning of the year, including All Things Dayton, WA Facebook page, as customers try to figure out the next steps with their internet provider. Customers have been unable to reach TVTV owner David Klingenstein, with many people reporting that a “growing pile of mail and bills” can be found at the company’s office, 107 S 1st S...
DAYTON—Dayton School District invites school parents, guardians, and community members to a community forum taking place at 6:00 p.m for elementary and 7:00 p.m for middle and high school on Thursday, June 3rd in the Dayton High School Library. The purpose of the forum is to begin engaging in productive conversations around recent concerns regarding areas of need in Dayton’s schools. Topics will include class offerings, discipline, vaping, and substance use concerns. The June 3rd forum will be the first of several forums the district plans to...
DAYTON—The Columbia County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Monday, May 17, 2020, at 1:15 p.m, at the Commissioner’s Office, to discuss the 2021 Columbia County Equine Fee Schedule. The Columbia County Commissioners office is at 341 E Main Suite #4, Dayton. Copies of the proposed fee schedule are available for inspection at the Columbia County Public Works office during regular business hours. The Public Works office is located at 415 N Guernsey Avenue, Dayton. Approval of the schedule is pending the hearing....
This film is set in a boarding school for German girls (which actually existed on the English coast). In the summer of 1939, influential families in Nazi Germany have sent their daughters to the finishing school to learn the language and be ambassadors for the future. Judi Dench is the British headmistress at the school, and one teacher has disappeared. Another teacher, a British spy (Eddie Izzard), is sent to replace him. He sees what is coming and is trying to raise the alarm. But the authorities believe he is the problem. Showings are May...
DAYTON—The Club has finalized plans to offer a summer recreation program for the youth of the Touchet Valley. The program will run June 21 through July 30, 2021, from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM on weekdays. It is open to students entering grades K - 6 in the 2021-22 school year. Activities are still being planned but will include arts and crafts, STEM, music, field trips, and numerous unique and engaging experiences. Breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snacks are provided at no additional charge. The program fee is $250 per child. Flexible payment o...
DAYTON—Tom & Jerry is showing from April 23-27. This February 2021 movie release is a live-action/computer-animated comedy of these two well-known cartoon characters. One of the most beloved rivalries in history is reignited when Jerry moves into New York City’s finest hotel on the eve of “the wedding of the century,” forcing the event’s desperate planner to hire Tom to get rid of him, in director Tim Story’s Tom & Jerry. The ensuing cat and mouse battle threatens to destroy her career, the wedding, and possibly the hotel itself. But soon, an e...
DAYTON—Chaos Walking, released in the US in early March 2021, will show April 16, 17, 18 and 20. Friday and Saturday at 7:30 pm, Sunday 3:00 pm, and Tuesday 6:30 pm, at the Liberty Theatre. Based on the first book in the young adult sci-fi trilogy by Carnegie Award-winning author Patrick Ness, comes a bold cinematic experience directed by Doug Linman. Todd Hewitt (Tom Holland) lives in a settlement on the distant and unexplored planet, New World--a new hope for humanity. Earlier, the settlers w...
DAYTON—The Coalition for Youth and Family, a Columbia County-based substance abuse prevention and mental health advocacy group, invites the public to join the virtual Hidden in Plain Sight event on April 21, at 6 p.m. Hidden in Plain Sight is an educational experience that walks you through a typical teenage bedroom. The inside of the bedroom is set up with drug paraphernalia “Hidden in Plain Sight.” This is an interactive display/program that offers adults some insight into current trends in youth substance abuse, drug paraphernalia, conce...
DAYTON—The Dayton Memorial Library began operating with new hours on March 29. The library will be open 10 a.m-5 p.m on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday. On Thursdays, the library will be open from 12 p.m-7 p.m....
DAYTON—Raya and the Last Dragon, a new animated movie from Disney, has received lots of public buzz and positive reviews. It has been dubbed a “vibrant action-fantasy epic” on Digitalspy.com. This story begins long ago, in the fantasy world of Kumandra, when humans and dragons lived together in harmony. But when an evil force threatened the land, the dragons sacrificed themselves to save humanity. Now, 500 years later, that same evil has returned. It’s up to a lone warrior, Raya, to track down the legendary last dragon to restore the fractured...
Jim Pearson, Director of Program Operations at the Club has announced the decision to forego hosting a spring break program this year. “Despite the recent loosening of COVID-19 restrictions, there are still a number of barriers to providing a quality all-day weeklong program,” Pearson said. Although Pearson said the Club can’t offer a program during the spring break, the staff are setting their sights on planning for a six-week long summer recreation program that will be safe, stimulating and educational. This can take place as long as the c...
DAYTON-Showing at the Liberty Theater on March 26, 27, 28, and 30 is the 2020 drama Nomadland. Showtimes are Friday & Saturday at 7:30 pm, Sunday matinee at 3 pm, and Tuesday evening at 6:30 pm (Not 7:30). Following the economic collapse of a company town in rural Nevada, Fern (Frances McDormand) packs her van and sets off on the road exploring a life outside of conventional society as a modern-day nomad. Nomadland features real nomads Linda May, Swankie, and Bob Wells as Fern's mentors and comr...
DAYTON—Columbia County Healthcare System announced the addition of Primary Care Provider and Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner Lindsay McLaughlin at the Columbia Family Clinic. Born in Las Cruces, N.M., McLaughlin grew up in a rural setting and spent her childhood adventuring around her grandfather’s cattle ranch. “I’ve basically wanted to do rural, primary care for as long as I can remember,” McLaughlin said in a release. She holds a bachelor’s degree in biomedical science and a bachelor's...
DAYTON—The Dayton Kiwanis Club met via Zoom on March 10. The club meets every second and fourth Thursday of the month at noon. The meeting began with an update from Public Health Administrator Martha Lanman, who spoke about Columbia County’s COVID-19 statistics and current standings. At the time of the meeting, Columbia County had not had a new case of the virus for 13 days, with Lanman saying that it is a “good sign of where the county was.” She said case testing has dropped to less than ha...
DAYTON-After six and a half years of employment, Tamara Fritze has left the Dayton Historical Depot Society to pursue other interests. During her time as the Depot Museum Director, Fritze created many interesting exhibits and newsletters sharing her wealth of knowledge about local history. The Society is grateful for her years of dedicated service and wishes her well in her future endeavors. Shellie McLeod will take over the responsibilities of this role. McLeod was hired as Events Manager for...
DAYTON-The Dayton Chamber of Commerce board of directors announced March 1 that Molly Weatherill-Tate, manager of the Chamber, has accepted a position at Whitman College as Director of Admission Operations. "This is an opportunity Molly couldn't possibly pass up," said Chamber Board President Bette Lou Crothers. "We're all very happy for her and wish her the best." Crothers said Weatherill-Tate accomplished much in the year and half she's been with the Chamber. "She brought a lot of loyalty...
DAYTON—If you’re a college student who has been looking forward to hitting the slopes, head to Bluewood February 24-26 for College Days. Take a break from the college grind and enjoy some fresh air! With a valid student ID, lift tickets are only $28 (regularly $41) and must be purchased at the mountain. This deal is not available online. If you need ski gear- no worries! Rental equipment is available - be sure to check out the website for packages and pricing, www.bluewood.com/rentals. College Days is sponsored by McCurley Integrity Toyota of...
DAYTON—Jana Eaton has been working on updating the Dayton School District’s website with some new features made available by the website host. They include a pop-out-side menu. Click on the Website Menu at the top for this feature, she said. Gold tabs under the picture gallery have been alphabetized, and improvements to font color, size, and text style will make things easier to find on the site. Report A Bully-Anonymous Reporting is a new quick-link added to the site. Eaton said that any...
Columbia County Public Transportation has given their new "town" bus a facelift. Sent to Binder Sign Company of Walla Walla, the bus was "wrapped" with photos taken over time by Dayton photographer Ray Brown, who drives for CCPT. CCPT staff worked together to select the pics. This bus will be used mainly for Dayton in-town route, and is the only member of the fleet featuring Ray's work from the city. A bus to be proud of!...
DAYTON—Columbia Pulp LLC announced on February 15, 2021, that they will be re-starting their Lyons Ferry Pulp Plant in Columbia County after shutting down due to COVID 19 concerns in April 2020. During the prolonged shutdown, the company has worked on obtaining additional funding to perform modifications to the plant aimed at increasing production throughput. The company plans to re-commission the plant as well as implementing process improvements over the next 8-12 weeks. “We’re excited in taking this next step for Columbia Pulp. The mar...
DAYTON—Columbia County has recently experienced a string of burglaries targeting churches and businesses. The Columbia County Prosecuting Attorney announced that charges are being filed. No further details are currently available as the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office continues its investigation. The Times will report on further information as it is released. If you have information regarding the burglaries, contact the non-dispatch line (509) 382-2518....
DAYTON—The Columbia County Rural Library District Board of Trustees has chosen Todd Vandenbark of Waverly, Iowa, to be the next Director of the Dayton Memorial Library. He will begin as Library Director on Feb. 16. Vandenbark has a Master’s in Library Science and more than ten years of experience in Library service. He is an accomplished trainer and mentor and has extensive knowledge and experience with digital programming. “Todd’s outgoing personality and maturity, along with his experience and skills, make him a great match for our library...
DAYTON-Fourteen students in the Dayton School District received winter coats and snow boots purchased from generous donations from Homestreet Bank and the Grace Episcopal Church "We are so fortunate to live in a community where people notice a need and step in to fill it immediately," said Judi Pilcher, VP/Assistant Branch Manager at HomeStreet Bank....
