Week of November 21, 2024
Week of November 21, 2024
DAYTON-The Columbia County Health District Board of Commissioners (CCHS) approved unanimously the 2025 budget as well as the 1% allowable increase during public hearings held November 12. No public comment was made. During discussion, Matt Minor, CFO added information about the district being funded by property taxes as part of the collected $5.90 per $1000 assessed value. A portion of Resolution 12-2024 read "Whereas, the district's actual levy amount from the previous year was $662,613.85;...
DAYTON–This is "The Town That Still Believes" and Our Fair City will welcome throngs of bundled up people for Christmas Kickoff 2024 the Friday and Saturday after Thanksgiving, November 29 and 30. As the song "Winter Wonderland" reminds those nostalgic among the community, "Sleigh bells ring, are you listening, In the lane, snow is glistening...A beautiful sight, We're happy tonight, Walking in a winter wonderland." At this writing, it may be too early to predict the weather for the weekend...
DAYTON-The Port of Columbia Board approved unanimously a $3.6 million budget for 2025 during the November 13 meeting. Of the budget, about half million comes from tax revenue and another half from rental income. The remainder is through grants and loans. Key expenditures include $1.3 million for marina maintenance and improvements and another $1 million for the craft malt facility with the CERB grant. Additionally, the 2025 Capital Facilities Plan was approved unanimously which included the...
DAYTON–The Port of Columbia will hold the annual Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) meeting at 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. on Tuesday, December 3, at the Columbia County Fairgrounds Pavilion. The public is invited to join and hear reports on last year's priority projects, a presentation on the state of Columbia County's economy, and review the list of priority projects for 2025. The CEDS meeting is an excellent opportunity to learn about economic development in Columbia County,...
DAYTON–The Historic Depot Museum will again host Children's Story Time, and other holiday festivities during the Christmas Kick-off on Friday and Saturday November 29 and 30. Families are welcome to enjoy a special holiday experience with Children's Story Time at the Depot, happening on Friday, November 29 at 12 p.m. and 2 p.m., then Saturday, November 30 at 12 p.m. Each child will receive a candy cane, and a holiday themed book courtesy of Friends of the Dayton Memorial Library. The Depot...
In a world marked by suffering, tragedy, and pain, many ask, "Why do bad things happen if God is good?" The answer lies in understanding our world's current fallen state. When sin entered through Adam's rebellion, it affected not just humanity but all creation. Yet God has provided a way of escape through Jesus Christ. "There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation...
Merrilee Rose Samson March 20, 1932–November 19, 2024 Merrilee Rose Samson, Waitsburg resident, passed away Tuesday morning, November 19, 2024, at her Waitsburg home. She was 92. Merrilee was born March 20, 1932, in Spokane, Wash., to William and Marjorie Roberts Tate. She graduated from Waitsburg High School in 1950 and then attended Walla Walla Community College where she learned to be a medical secretary. She married William Orval Samson December 23, 1952, in Dayton and for most of their...
Ten Years Ago November 19, 2014 Familiar faces at Elk Drug ride into retirement. Combined, their years of service add up to a number that's pretty close to the length of time Elk Drug has been in business. Paul Hendrickson, Kathy Berg and Sherry Groom – will celebrate their retirement at a reception honoring their years of service. Relay for Life chairwoman Delphine Bailey, accepted a check for $150, presented by Dayton Chronicle publishers Charlotte and Loyal Baker. The relay for Life raised... Full story
Prior to Halloween, the Barnyard 4-H Club went on a hay ride and conducted its Annual Barnyard Trick or Treat for the Dayton Food Bank, collecting 820 pounds of food. From left: Jamison Jones, Landyn Wertz, Calvin James, Allison James, Parker Wertz, Jase Sinkbeil, Hailey Mead, Ariyah Hopwood, Brinley Clarys, Hadley Clarys, Tommy Adams, Parker Rossi, Bryson James, Nick Vance, Mason Sinkbeil, Yamilette Guitron, Mason Garcia, Chase Mead and Calder...
Thursday: Rain likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. Southeast wind 9 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Thursday Night: Rain. Low around 41. Southeast wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Friday: Rain. High near 55. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Friday Night: Rain. Low around 36. Chance of...
DAYTON–Congratulations to the following Grade School Students for the Month of October. The character trait we focused on for October is Responsibility. The students awarded for showing outstanding responsibility are Madelin Papineau, Anna Cranmer, Charlotte Rabenold, Grady Johnson, Hannah Hutchison, Waverly Davis, Charlie Wright, Ansel Eastvedt, Josiah Rundell, Chase Steinhoff, Hailey Mead, Hunter Stearns, Ready Fabian, Elias Trevino, Riley Gagnon, Silas Paquette, Aeret Walter,...
“A bank is a place that will lend you money if you can prove that you don’t need it.” – Bob... Full story
FEDERAL WAY–Dayton Bulldog swimmer Kylie Wheatley finished eighth in the 100-meter Freestyle event at the WIAA State Swim Meet here last week. Wheatley competed in a cooperative program with Walla Walla High School this fall, swimming as a Dayton Bulldog. She attained District qualifying times in all events. At the 1A/2A District Championships, Wheatley was limited to choosing two events, and opted to compete in the 100m. and 200m. Freestyle events. At District, Wheatley set personal-best... Full story
Tomorrow is the sixty-first anniversary of John F. Kennedy’s assassination in Dallas. Like Pearl Harbor for my parents’ generation, and September 11 for our sons’ and daughters’ generation (an ours, of course), you remember exactly where and when you heard the news: Jeannie Hofer’s mom Ginger told Jeannie and me on the lawn in front of Waitsburg High School when Mrs. Hofer came to pick Jeannie up from Kindergarten. Like 1963, this year’s November 22 is a Friday. Hundreds of books have been written on the subject and my dad was...
