Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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DAYTON—The Dayton Chamber’s annual fundraising event, Brix and Brew has been moved from May 8, to Nov. 6, according to the Dayton Chamber Manager Molly Weatherill-Tate. This is the second time the fundraiser has been moved because of concerns around the COVID-19 situation. Weatherill-Tate said the Dayton Days parade, scheduled for Memorial Weekend, has been cancelled. “Social distancing will likely be around for several more weeks and with the parade scheduled for May, the board didn’t want to bring a large group to town,” she said about the...
DAYTON-City of Dayton Public Works Director Jim Costello said the city crew has been working to keep the parks and cemetery in good condition. They have also been blading and repairing city alleys, working from the north side of the town to the south side. Isaiah Lambert (pictured here) was helping rake gravel in the alley behind Steve's Grocery Store on Fourth Street last week. Mayor Weatherford said social distancing is foremost for city staff, during the COVID-19 challenge. All employees are...
This cute redesigned cabinet is the home of the Little Free Pantry located at the First Congregational Church, corner of Third and Spring Street, Dayton. Take what you need, leave what you can....
Columbia County Food Bank's distribution center moved from downtown Dayton to the Columbia County Fairgrounds on Tuesday, April 14. Distributions will be available every Tuesday from 2 - 4 p.m. with a drive by pick-up option. Blue Mountain Action Council (BMAC) Food Bank Director Jeff Mathias said that the distribution at this site will continue at least through the end of April. Members of the Army National Guard were on hand on Tuesday, April 14, helping to direct traffic and to pass out food...
DAYTON—American Legion and Auxiliary Post #42 of Dayton has canceled their annual Spring Bingo event which was to be held on April 23. Commander Amerien states that “when it can safely be determined that the threat of infection has been mitigated sufficiently, we will happily reconvene and host our event.” Amerein asks that those who have already responded with donations and pledges, to “let us know how you would like us to proceed with your gift, as we do intend to hold the Bingo at a later date....
DAYTON—To respond to the economic impacts stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, Columbia County encourages property owners to pay property taxes as early in April as possible, to help fund vital services needed now, and in the months to come. Annual property tax collection is split into two payments, with due dates at the end of April and October. The due date for the first half of property taxes remains April 30 for tax parcels in Columbia County. According to County Treasurer Carla Rowe, property taxes fund essential services in state and l...
Columbia County Public Transportation is accepting homemade cloth face masks at their office at 507 W. Cameron St. in Dayton. Columbia County Emergency Management Director Ashley Strickland said the masks must be made according to CDC guidelines. CCPT will wash them, sort them, and distribute them. To obtain, or deliver homemade masks visit the CCPT office, or call them at (509) 382-1647. More information can be found on the Emergency Management Facebook page at: Columbia County E-911 and...
DAYTON—Dayton Mercantile can now process phone orders for groceries and CCPT will deliver the orders to residences. CCPT will also deliver meals to the Starbuck Senior Center on Tuesdays and Thursdays, along with grocery orders to residences. Volunteers are needed to act as intermediaries. Call CCPT at: (509) 382-1647 to volunteer, or for more information. Contact the Dayton Mercantile at: (509) 382-2563....
DAYTON—On Monday, March 30, XO Alambic, the Dayton distillery announced the immediate start of production of ethanol-based, anti-viral hand sanitizer, CovidEx AV. Friday, March 27 was the distillery’s last day of regular whisky and brandy production and the company has adapted its production schedule to answer the local need. Last week, the Columbia County Emergency Management Director, Ashley Strickland, asked XO Alambic owner and distiller, Rusty Figgins, if he would consider making ethanol-ba...
DAYTON—The Blue Mountain Station is open for business! They have local & organic produce, and a wide selection of staples like organic rice, bean, grains, sugar and flour. BMS carries Pure Eire Dairy and has Umatilla Cheese stocked. Last, but not least, the Station carries a number of gluten free staples....
DAYTON—The Dayton School District began their meal delivery service to anyone 18 and under. Assistant to the Supervisor and Food Services director Jana Eaton noted on their first day of meal delivery they prepared 150 breakfasts and lunches. Students are advised to look for a yellow school bus for in-town deliveries, and a white van providing rural deliveries at the following locations: (Times are approximate) Bus #1 11:00 a.m. – Valley View Court 11:30 a.m. – Country Village 12:00 p.m. – Cameron Court Bus #2 11:00 a.m. – 1st Street/Ri...
DAYTON—On March 13, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced critical new measures designed to keep America’s nursing home residents safe from the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). The new measures CMS announced, which supersede prior CMS guidance, constitute the agency’s most aggressive and decisive recommendations with respect to nursing home safety in the face of the spread of COVID-19. They include: Restricting all visitors, effective immediately, with exceptions for compassionate care, such as end-of-life situa...
DAYTON—The Dayton General Hospital Dietary staff will make sure seniors don’t go hungry while the Dayton Senior Center is closed for the next six weeks, due to coronavirus concerns. Aging and Long-Term Care Advisor Barbara Gibson said seniors can drive up to the front of the building at 403 E Patit St, Dayton, WA at noon on Tuesdays and Thursdays and volunteers will provide them with a meal to take home....
DAYTON—For the third year in a row Michael and Cathy Lee-Haight presented the Club's Executive Director, Jim Pearson, with a check for $10,000. This Dayton couple have consistently supported the efforts to provide after school care for Columbia County youth. These funds will go toward operations for the 2020-2021 school year. The Club depends on many funding sources including individual donations, local foundations and organizations, and the annual fundraiser Stand-Up for The Club to be held April 25. Michael and Cathy have been extremely g...
DAYTON-The Port of Columbia notes that Blue Mountain Station's Verdurous Gardens is deep into garden preparation. Lorrie & Tom Bensel have hundreds of tomato plants started, some for use in their garden and some that will be available for sale later this spring. Use of Blue Mountain Station's commercial kitchen is ramping up, and the BMS Co-op Market & Nursery has Walla Walla Sweet Onion starts for sale!...
DAYTON—The Dayton Chamber's Brix & Brew fundraising auction has been postponed to May 8 due to health concerns regarding COVID-19. Tickets previously purchased will be honored on May 8, or refunded....
The Brix and Brew Benefit Auction takes place on Friday, March 13 at the Columbia County Fairgrounds Pavilion, located at 5 N. Pine Street, Dayton, WA. This event is a fundraiser that supports the operating costs of the Dayton Chamber of Commerce. The beer, wine and silent auction starts at 5:30 p.m., and the live auction starts at 7 p.m. Food, wine and beer are included in the ticket price, and there will be a “Spin the Bottle” game to win a bottle of wine of varying value. Enter the raffle for a Lil’ Tex 22 Elite Treager Grill, or throw...
DAYTON—On March 11, from noon to 2 p.m, Speaker Jutta Thorsness will share “The Mustard Seed" as guests enjoy a pulled pork lunch catered by Gary Schroeder. As a special feature, Lois Hemphill will host a make-your-own card station. There will be music presented by Jim and Pennie Edwards. Contact Judy Jackson (509) 399-2005 to reserve a seat by Friday, March 6. Cancel by Monday, March 9. Tickets are $12. The luncheon will take place in the Delaney Bldg at 111 S. 3rd St, Dayton, WA....
DAYTON—During the season of Lent members of Dayton's First Congregational Church-UCC are considering the ideas and experiences of wilderness. Sometimes growing older can feel like being led into or through the wilderness, so in response they are hosting three occasions for learning about the resources available on the journey. On March 11, Katherine Besst-Smith, Information Specialist at Aging & Long-term Care (ALTC) Services for Southeast Washington, will present information on resources available locally. Besst-Smith’s office is on Main Str...
COLUMBIA COUNTY—If your home or business was damaged during the flood or a significant amount of your land washed away, you may be eligible for a reduction of value for the 2020 tax year. Any real property or business personal property that has been placed upon the assessment roll as of January 1, 2019 in which the property was destroyed by a natural disaster in 2020, in whole or in part, is eligible for a reduction of the value for the 2020 tax year. Please contact Christine Mills at the Columbia County Assessor’s Office at (509) 382-2131 for...
DAYTON-The Dayton Lions club will hold their annual crab dinner on Sat. March 7 at the Columbia County Fairgrounds. Doors open at 5 p.m. with dinner served from 6-7 p.m. The crab dinner fundraiser raises money to be used in the community for vision and hearing assistance for the needy, contributions to youth and other community services. Dinner is $35 and includes over ¼ lb of fresh Dungeness crab (no shell) plus large shrimp, various salads, warm bread, coffee, iced tea and dessert....
DAYTON-Blue Mountain Station Co-op Market and Nursery welcome Valerie Mudry as the new Market Manager. Valerie brings a diverse set of assets to the Co-op and Nursery that include skills in restaurant ownership and management along with creative skills as a pastry chef and event coordinator. Many of you may already know Valerie as a former co-owner of The Whoopemup Hollow Café in Waitsburg. Valerie's love of gardening and her knowledge in garden design will have an opportunity to shine as BMS...
DAYTON—On Friday, February 28th at 4 p.m. at the Columbia County Courthouse, a Life Saving Award will be presented to five year old Carl Burnstad in the Court Room. Mr. Burnstad dialed 911 when his mother became unresponsive. Due to limitations of the E911 phone systems when cellular calls are placed, it would have been very difficult to locate the family in the rural location where they live. Columbia County recently started using RapidSOS which is a service that aids in locating cellular callers to a more precise location than previously p...
DAYTON—Columbia County Rural Library District Director Dusty Waltner said because of some purchasing and delivery delays it was decided to push the planned library remodel to Spring break in April. The CCRLD board and library administrators had plans to close the library over Christmas break to remodel the main floor with new paint, new carpet, and a redesign for better flow, providing ADA access throughout. Improved signage, inclusive restrooms and a three-story-vertical lift allowing access from the Delany Room to the Youth Library were p...
DAYTON-Following last night's final interviews with community and school staff, the Dayton School Board of Directors voted unanimously to offer Guy Strot the position of superintendent, pending contract negotiations. The district will make a formal announcement confirming the finalized contract offer at their upcoming board meeting, scheduled for February 19, 2020. One of three final candidates, Mr. Strot would join the Dayton School District following the planned retirement of current...
