Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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DAYTON – On Wednesday, June 23, 2021, the Columbia County Rural Library District celebrated the inaugural ride for its new lift/elevator that serves both floors of the library and the Delany Building. On hand, were current and former members of the Library Board of Trustees, and community members who will benefit from improved access to the library. Thank you to all who made this possible....
DAYTON—Young loner Anna (Patti Harrison) is hired as the gestational surrogate for Matt (Ed Helms), a single man in his 40s who wants a child. The two strangers come to realize this unexpected relationship will quickly challenge their perceptions of connection, boundaries, and the particulars of love. This is kind of a romantic comedy, but that label does not entirely fit. It is about a friendship that develops under unusual circumstances. Rotten Tomatoes critics give this film a 91% favorable r...
Dayton—The city of Dayton has expanded the eligibility for the utility discount program for low-income seniors & low-income disabled community members. To qualify, applicants must: Reside in a residential dwelling unit serviced by the City of Dayton for water and sewer utilities; and, Be a person whose name appears on the utility bill; and, Be 62 years of age or older OR is permanently disabled and can provide proof of such disability; and, For 50% off utility rates - have an annual household income at or below 125% of the 2021 federal p...
DAYTON—The theme for this year’s Columbia County Rural Library District Summer Reading Program is “Tails and Tales” and activities will include crafts, storytelling, music, and much more for all ages. The program began on Monday, June 14, and will run through Friday, August 6, 2021. Registration is free and ongoing. Included in the registration packet is a bingo-style card of activities to enjoy. Complete a row of activities and bring your card to the library on Friday to pick up your prize a...
DAYTON—The new elevator at the Columbia County Rural Library District building will see its first official ride next Wednesday, June 23, 2021, starting at 3:00 pm. The event will be live streamed via the library’s Facebook page, allowing guests to tune in from home. Visit the Columbia County Rural Library District’s Facebook page to join in on the fun....
Spirit Untamed Spirit Untamed is an epic adventure, with a star-studded cast doing the voices, about a headstrong girl longing for a place to belong who discovers a kindred spirit when her life intersects with a wild horse. This film is the next chapter in the beloved story from DreamWorks Animation, which started with the 2002 film Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron, and has continued in the Netflix series Spirit Riding Free. Lucky Prescott (Isabela Merced) never really knew her late mother, Milagro Navarro (Eiza González), a fearless...
DAYTON-The Liberty Theater is proud to introduce Debbie Ayerst as the new Theater Manager. Ayerst has worked for three years as the Assistant Manager and has been very capable and dependable. She will now take over the overall operation of the theater. The interim management team, consisting of Dave Molesh, Glen Mendel, and Michael Luce, will continue to assist her during the transition and further training. The theater is also proud to introduce Alys Webber as the new Theater Assistant. She...
Here Today is a comedy-drama that was directed, co-written, and stars Billy Crystal as Charlie. The movie follows veteran comedy writer Charlie Burnz, who is going through a tough time as he tries to keep his growing memory loss a secret. He meets New York singer Emma Payge (Tiffany Haddish), and they form an unlikely yet hilarious and touching friendship that kicks the generation gap aside and redefines the meaning of love and trust. Rotten Tomatoes critics rated this movie as a mushy mix of...
DAYTON-Columbia County Health System Thursday announced the promotion of Matt Minor to the role of Chief Financial Officer (CFO). "Matt's role has expanded to include oversight of our revenue cycle, materials management, and the compliance auditor in addition to his existing finance department duties," said CEO Shane McGuire. Within the last year, Minor performed a pivotal part in creating the business plan and presentations for the CCHS Dental Project and the upcoming Assisted Living project....
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...
