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DAYTON–In the spirit of the season, teamwork among several local organizations and the generosity of volunteers and donors made the Christmas holiday more enjoyable for 100 families in the community. Project Timothy's annual Christmas Basket Program will give those families the gift of a hearty meal for the holidays. The menu will include ham, fruit, vegetables, pumpkin pie, rolls, potatoes and other items, according to Jeannie Lyonnais of Project Timothy. "The food was purchased by Project T...
DAYTON–Christmas is a time of giving, and this community, once again, has come forward in a big way to make a brighter holiday for the less fortunate in the area. At Dingle's of Dayton, the floor around the Giving Tree is once again stuffed with gifts and packages, so many that they spill down the aisle of this quaint country store. The Giving Tree is a local, grass-roots program with a simple process: word it put out through the schools and other channels, and families let it be known of t...
DAYTON–The local HomeStreet Bank has donated $3,000 to The Club for operating expenses. Branch Manager Judi Pilcher presented a check to The Club Board of Directors President, Dan Butler. Pilcher is also a member of The Club's Board of Directors, and has been a strident, longtime supporter of The Club's programs. The Club has become a vital venue for youngsters to congregate after school especially amidst the COVID pandemic. During the shutdowns and physical distancing restrictions, The Club h...
DAYTON–Something the pandemic won't stop is the Dayton Chamber of Commerce's Christmas Fireworks Exhibition, planned for this Saturday, December 19. "People are invited to come downtown to view the fireworks," said Chamber Manager Molly Weatherill-Tate. "We just ask that they maintain physical distancing. "If you live in neighborhood where you can easily view fireworks, we encourage you to do that so not get too many people downtown," Weatherill-Tate said. The 10-minute exhibition is s...
“The sun, with all those planets revolving around it and dependent on it, can still ripen a vine of grapes as if it had nothing else in the universe to do.” – Galileo...
He came bounding into my life some 34 years ago on this day. As one interested in aviation, it was seemingly prophetic. On this December 17 date in 1903, two brothers from Dayton, Oh., successfully flew their Wright Flyer into a stiff North Carolina breeze at Kill Devil Hills, also known as Kittyhawk. And on the day he was born, Jeana Yeager and Dick Rutan were bouncing in the turbulence over the Indian Ocean on Voyager’s unrefueled, non-stop, world-girdling flight. Thankfully, he was a robust, healthy young lad, and he stayed that way t...
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1. New baler twine to tie up last year’s five-buckle overshoes. 2. Something that will kill Canadian thistle. 3. A hot shot that works for more than a morning. 4. A dog that does more good out of the pickup than in it. 5. A cattle buyer who admits that he likes your calves. 6. A feedlot customer with a bottomless wallet. 7. A molasses salesman who thinks your hay will be adequate without his $200-a-ton supplement. 8. A vet who suggests that you buy your vaccine at the co-op. 9. A teenage d...
Despite the fact that Washington’s wolf population has grown rapidly in recent years and are near a recovered-population level, state agencies are considering increased restrictions on ranchers. This decision would put the success of wolf recovery at odds with ranchers – a bad precedent for the long-term success of recovery efforts. During a recent meeting of the Wolf Advisory Group (WAG), the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) announced a potential change in grazing per...
To the editor, To summarize past meetings, both with the Columbia County Port Commissioners and also the Columbia County Commissioners in the Spring of 2020, the citizens of Columbia County that are concerned about the proposed Touchet Valley Trail were told by Port Commissioner Chairman, Earl Marvin, that in the Fall of 2020, he would ensure that we were allowed to meet in a public forum so that the citizens could have their concerns heard by all present. This was not allowed at the previous meetings at the Dayton Fairgrounds nor at the...
DAYTON–The Port of Columbia Executive Director Jennie Dickinson reported to the Port Commissioners at the December 9, 2020, meeting that the Port District has received 93% of their taxes for the year but they are behind in receiving $29,000 in taxes. In the last month, the Port did receive almost $57,000. The year-end report will be available in January when the Port receives the Treasurer’s Report from the County. Dickinson said that “So far with these numbers it looks like I’m on track t...
1. The safety of COVID-19 vaccines is a top priority. The U.S. vaccine safety system ensures that all vaccines are as safe as possible. Learn how federal partners are working together to ensure the safety of COVID-19 vaccines. CDC has developed a new tool, v-safe, as an additional layer of safety monitoring to increase our ability to rapidly detect any safety issues with COVID-19 vaccines. V-safe is a new smartphone-based, after-vaccination health checker for people who receive COVID-19 vaccines. 2. COVID-19 vaccination will help protect you...
BREAKFAST Wednesday, Dec 16: Breakfast Stick, Fruit, Milk Thursday, Dec 17: Waffles, Cheddar Omelet, Fruit, Milk Friday, Dec 18: Maple Bar, Scrambled Eggs, Fruit, Milk December 21–January 3: NO SCHOOL Christmas and Winter Break LUNCH Wednesday, Dec 16: Chicken Sandwich, Teddy Grahams, Veggie, Fruit, Milk Thursday, Dec 17: Pizza Rippers, Veggie, Fruit, Milk Friday, Dec 18: Hamburgers with Cheese, Tots/Potato Patty, Veggie, Fruit, Milk December 21–January 3: NO SCHOOL Christmas and Winter Break...
In the midst of life’s struggles, it can be difficult to be joyful, especially when we are denied physical closeness with those who give us the most joy during perhaps the most joyful season of the year. Yet, in his 1st Letter to the Thessalonians, St. Paul reminds us that there is always something to be joyful for, to pray for, to be thankful for: “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in all circumstances give thanks. For this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus” (5:16). It is easy to forget how blest we are. In the midst of life...
DAYTON–It’s finally the time of year when the holidays roll around. At the end of this week, the high school will enjoy a half-day, and depart for Christmas break on December 18 which extends through January 3. Over the last two weeks, Dayton schools have gone to remote learning, however, due to the decreasingly low amount of COVID–19 cases in Columbia County recently; no cases within students, or staff, and very little direct contacts within the school, the decision was made to allow stude...
Former Dayton resident Chris B. Webber, 62, of Lynnwood, Wash., died Saturday, December 12, 2020. A full obituary will appear at a later date....
Ten Years Ago December 15, 2010 And now an email and shopping guide from Santa at the North Pole, “My elves have been searching for gifts in the community and what they found was very encouraging.” Twenty-Five Years Ago December 13, 1995 Wall Walla Elks Lodge #287 will hold its 24th Annual “HOOP SHOOT” (National free Throw shooting contest) for youngsters age 8-13 Saturday, January 20 at Sherwood Center on the Whitman College campus. During a recycling fundraiser, the Senior Class collected just under 200 lbs. of cans, just over 2,000 lbs. of...
Preschool Mrs. Lovgren Dear Santa, I would like a robot pony and a toy robot for Christmas. I want to play in the water tomorrow. I am going to the North Pole. Love, Harlie Dear Santa, I would like PJ Masks stuff for Christmas. Love, Dravyn Dear Santa, I would like a talking baby doll with a bottle. Love, Natalie Dear Santa, I would like Doc McStuffins toys. Love, Aurora Dear Santa, I would like a big giant LOL boxes, baby alive, drawing stuff, piano, and guitar. I will leave cookies and milk. Love, Everly Dear Santa, I would like a unicorn...
