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DAYTON–A wonderful time was had by the local Kiwanis Club at the 100th year celebration event held on September 17 at The Barn at Blue Meadows. Governors and Lieutenant Governors old and new from around the district attended and were introduced. Dinner was provided from The Q Wood Fire Grill and a club history presentation was given by Terry Nealey followed by the granting of Legion of Honor Awards to Dayton members. The event began with a welcome to about 100 in attendance given by current P...
DAYTON–There was standing room only for the hybrid monthly Library Board of Trustees meeting on September 19 which coincided with Banned Book Week. Members of the community came to listen in or give comment on books that have come into question during the August Board meeting. Prior to hearing public comment, Library Director Todd Vandenbark provided updates on the library, a financial report and presented to the Board a revised strategic plan for review. He also reviewed the library policy a...
DAYTON-The City Council was presented a broadband franchise agreement for review, as well as information about the project by Port of Columbia Executive Director Jennie Dickinson during the monthly meeting on September 13. Sheriff Joe Helm provided updates about law enforcement and reports were given from Mayor Zac Weatherford and council committees. A broadband franchise agreement, provided to City Councilmembers from Port Executive Director Dickinson, would allow for the utility to be offered...
“Some people are always grumbling because roses have thorns; I am thankful that thorns have roses.” – Alphonse Karr...
DAYTON-Port of Columbia Executive Director Jennie Dickinson had a preliminary budget review with the Commission during the September 14 meeting. She also provided updates on Port assets including the Oktoberfest Family Fall Festival which will be held September 24 at Blue Mountain Station. Public comment was heard from Theresa Eier regarding the social media conduct of Commissioner Seth Bryan. Commissioner Johnny Walker was absent. Dickinson shared the estimated ending reserve balance for 2022...
A. F. Branco...
To the editor, There has been a recent uproar about which books should be available to children in our public library. The people who have voiced their concerns have stated repeatedly that their concerns are not political, homophobic, transphobic, or anti-sex. Many have stated, on social media and in letters to the editor, that their concern is merely for the safety of the children, and the protection of their innocence. Some have said they are not asking for books to be banned, just removed...
Dayton High School is in the midst of Homecoming Week, packed with fun activities as students and athletes anticipate the Dayton-Waitsburg Homecoming volleyball match here on Thursday and the Wolfpack Football game Friday at 7 p.m. in Waitsburg. Wednesday night was Powder Puff Football at the Dayton field and Thursday following the varsity volleyball match, enjoy watching a "Stud Volleyball" match. Here members of the freshman class are working hard on a pole-painting theme with their advisor...
WAITSBURG–A decades-long fall tradition here is the annual Salmon Barbecue, which takes place at 6 p.m. Saturday, September 24 at the Don Thomas Building at the Fairgrounds. The barbecue was canceled in 2020 and 2021 due to the pandemic. The event is a fundraiser for the Waitsburg Lions Club and includes salmon barbecued over an open fire, baked potato, baked beans, homemade cole slaw and bread. Tickets are $35 per person and beverages will be available for purchase at the event. Tickets for p...
BREAKFAST Wed, Sep 21: Omelet, Biscuits, Fruit, Juice, Milk Thur, Sep 22: French Toast, Fruit, Juice, Milk Fri, Sep23: Cinnamon Rolls, Scrambled Eggs, Fruit, Juice, Milk Mon, Sep 26: Yogurt Parfait, Fruit, Juice, Milk Tue, Sep 27: Breakfast Stick, Fruit Juice, Milk Wed, Sep 28: Muffins, Fruit, Juice, Milk Thur, Sep 29: Omelet, Toast, Fruit, Juice, Milk Fri, Sep 30: Cereal Fruit, Juice, Milk LUNCH Wed, Sep 21: Sub Sandwich, Chips, Fruit, Veggie, Cookie, Milk Thur, Sep 22: chili, Cornbread,...
Thur, Sep 22: Hot Dog, Mac Salad, Baked Beans, Pies, Apple, Milk Tues, Sept 27: Pork Chops & Gravy, Red Potatoes, Green Beans, Salad, Applesauce, Roll, Milk Thur, Sept 29: Lasagna, Green Beans, Garlic Bread, Salad, Fruit Jell-O, Milk Tue, Oct 4: Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Coleslaw, Roll, Peach Cobbler, Milk Thur, Oct 6: Beef Stroganoff, Pickled Beets, Salad, Garlic Bread, Bananas, Milk...
The Spokane area Buffalo rancher enthralled the hospital waiting room visitors with his stories about caring for his Buffalo herd. He said that it could be dangerous moving them from one place to another so he applied a common-sense method of strewing hay along the path he wanted the herd to take. It worked. They went where he wanted. His method was in some ways similar to the Lord's plan. The Bible says, "God's kindness is intended to lead you to repentance" Romans 2:4. The Lord has ever...
Ten Years Ago September 19, 2012 The Dayton Skate Park has been padlocked due to recent graffiti vandalism and 6 to 7 complaints filed recently to the Sheriff’s Office. The facility shares space with the tennis court in a fence area next to the swimming pool, within the Dayton City Park Currently on display at the Columbia County Public Works Department is a draft for a proposed building remodel of the Youth Building located within the Columbia County Fairgrounds. Public may make comments on the proposed plan through comment cards available a...
6 LIVESTOCK FAIR RESULTS 4-H MARKET BEEF GRAND CHAMPION 4-H: Delaynee Cox RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION 4-H: Jaycee Cox Blue: Delaynee Cox, Jaycee Cox, Lila Hutchens, Janie Howard, Traecyn Turner, Graci Turner, Kellen Coulston, Cindi Howard, Judson Hall Red: Jessie Atteberry 4-H FEEDER STEER Blue: Judson Hall FFA MARKET BEEF GRAND CHAMPION FFA: Reuben Yutzy RESERVE GRAND CHANPION: Raymond Yutzy Blue: Reuben Yutzy, Raymond Yutzy 4-H BEEF FITTING & SHOWING 4-H JUNIOR MEMBERS GRAND CHAMPION: Judson...
TOUCHET–The Dayton-Waitsburg Lady Wolfpack has dipped their toe into the 2022 league campaign, notching a four-set win over Touchet last Monday to hold a 1-2 record in league and a 3-2 overall record. The team had a second consecutive road trip on Tuesday to Tri-Cities Prep then hosts Columbia-Burbank for a Homecoming Week match tonight, September 22, at the Dayton Gym. Following that match will be Stud Volleyball. At Touchet, DW jumped on the Redhawks in the first set 25-16 but floundered a l...
COWICHE–Wolfpack Football headed into Homecoming Week with a trio of wins and no losses under their belts after rallying from a 7-0 deficit to beat Highland 28-20 here last Friday. DW is now 3-0 with Homecoming this Friday versus White Swan. The Wolfpack was a bit sluggish after the three-hour bus ride and had to fight through the doldrums in the first quarter, said Head Coach Troy Larsen. Highland drew first blood when a field goal attempt was blocked, the ball picked up and run in for six. "Th...
