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DAYTON–There's something for everyone at Dayton's Christmas Kick Off, the community-wide ushering in of the Christmas holidays, and, though it may be a bit chilly, looks like conditions are favorable for an enjoyable celebration. The National Weather Service is predicting a partly sunny Thanksgiving with high temperatures in the low forties with weather moving in Friday, with a 20 percent chance of snow with partly sunny conditions for Dayton's Christmas Kickoff and temperatures around forty d...
WENATCHEE–Washington Farm Bureau (WFB) recognized Rep. Mary Dye, R-9-Pomeroy, and three others legislative leaders during a banquet at its annual meeting in Wenatchee, Nov. 20, 2024. Two Legislator of the Year awards and two Lifetime Supporter awards were presented to honor their outstanding contributions to Washington's agricultural community. Rep. Dye, Ranking Member of the House Environment and Energy Committee, was also honored for her advocacy on water and land use issues, amending d...
DAYTON–The online auction platform, GovEase, will host the 2024 Columba County tax lien foreclosure sale conducted by the County Treasurer pursuant to RCW 84.64. This annual sale of property includes real property with taxes three or more years delinquent, according to County Treasurer Carla Rowe. Links to GovEase, with information regarding the minimum bid, registration and instructions can be fo...
Dayton's Project Timothy received a nice contribution from Puget Sound Energy last week, an $8,500 boost to the local non-profit organization's efforts to counter food insecurity. Project Timothy had written a grant earlier in 2024 to address food insecurity and Puget Sound Energy awarded $7,500. In recent weeks, Puget Sound Energy contacted Project Timothy President Jeannie Lyonnais to inform the group that an additional $1,000 was being awarded to further combat food insecurity. Presenting...
“We have the capacity to receive messages from the stars and the songs of the night winds.” – Ruth St. Denis...
PENDLETON-Christmas tree permits for the Umatilla National Forest are now available to purchase at Forest offices, several local businesses, and online through Recreation.gov. All National Forests offer Christmas tree permits online as an added convenience for the public and alternative to in-person interactions. As specified on the permit, Christmas tree permits purchased online must be printed to be valid and can only be used on Umatilla National Forest lands. Christmas tree permits cost $5...
DAYTON-The Columbia County Rural Library District Board of Trustees met on November 18 and approved a new display policy, disallowed the distribution of naloxone to the public, and heard from Library Director Ellen Brigham about a working agreement with several area libraries to share borrowing privileges. The Board approved revisions to the display policy, three to two, with Trustees Jay Ball and Sharon Mendel dissenting. The draft reads, "The purpose of this policy is to ensure that the...
Slow cooking is a popular way to prepare meals. From barbecue to simmering to braising, the methods of slow cooking vary considerably. Many people may not realize that slow cooking can be a healthy and beneficial way to prepare food. The following are some advantages to cooking low and slow. · Save money: Cooking foods slowly helps to tenderize them, which bodes well when utilizing more fibrous or dense cuts of meat. Consumers looking for ways to save more on their monthly food bills can lean on slow cooking to produce delicious results with...
Well, this doesn’t help me like Washington state’s Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) any better. A state audit published Nov. 14 found that more than 2,000 people who tapped a fund that benefits only some workers with up to 18 weeks off work with pay — while harming the paychecks of most other workers, including those with low incomes — violated state law by taking money from the state’s unemployment insurance (UI) program at the same time. They had their PFML and ate up UI benefits, too. ESD, which administers both programs, did not have...
Thanksgiving Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 42. Light and variable wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the morning. Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. South wind 3 to 6 mph. Friday: A 20 percent chance of snow before 10am. Snow level rising to 2000 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Sunday: Partly...
Free matinee Friday, November 29 at 3 p.m. will feature the 2018 animated film, The Grinch. This movie tells the story of a cynical grump who goes on a mission to steal Christmas, only to have his heart changed by a young girl's generous holiday spirit. Funny, heartwarming and visually stunning, it's a universal story about the spirit of Christmas and the indomitable power of optimism. Academy Award® nominee Benedict Cumberbatch lends his voice to the infamous Grinch, who lives a solitary li...
...Continuing. Moss sat quietly, enduring June's torture as she gently dabbed every cut and scrape on his face with witch hazel. It burned in his open cuts, which made him wince, which pulled on all the other wounds on his face. "What can we do, Edward?" June asked while she re-soaked the cloth with witch hazel. "I'm afraid all we can do now is try to escape." Denny frowned. "You mean run away? We can't do that Junie." Moss grinned lopsidedly. "Running away is better than dying, Den, but I...
It is easy to take sight for granted when eyes are working as they should. When vision begins to diminish, people may seek the advice of an eye professional to determine if there is something they can do to prevent further deterioration. Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness in the world, advises the Cleveland Clinic. Unlike some other vision problems like cataracts that affect the lens or surface of the eye, glaucoma impacts the optic nerve directly. However, blindness from glaucoma often can be prevented with early treatment....
Ten Years Ago November 26, 2014 "The Town That Still Believes" The 2014 Christmas Season kicks off Friday and Saturday with Christmas bells ringing, hooves will be clopping and children oohing and aahing. The Dayton Community Christmas Tree will be carefully placed in the traditional spot on the Elk Drug corner by the crews from Pacific Power. The tree was donated by Broughton Land Company, and transported to town by Jake Adams and Justin Bly, and set up by Mark Jenkins and Keith Ingle, both...
Randall Leo Schafer March 1, 1965–November 17, 2024 Randall ("Randy") Leo Schafer, 59 of Dayton, Wash. passed away at his home on November 17, 2024. Randy was born on March 1, 1965 to Ronald and Janet (McGuire) Schafer in Dayton, Wash. He grew up on a farm outside of Dayton graduating from Dayton High School in 1983. He pursued a degree in Agronomy from Washington State University and graduated in 1987. Randy was an active member of 4H and FFA and earned the distinguished award of American F...
By Loyal Baker DAYTON–The Bulldog Basketball season will get started in the coming week, with the Dawgs hosting Highland next Tuesday, December 3, on the home maple. Jayvee action starts at 4:30 p.m., with the Lady Bulldogs playing at 6 p.m. and the Bulldogs taking the floor at 7:30 p.m. Watch the Dayton Events and Activities Roster basketball schedule ad in Dayton Chronicle throughout the season for up-to-date scores and scheduling. Practices have been underway for both teams, coaches said t...
Submit an Event Wed, Nov 27 Dayton Historic Depot–222 E. Commercial Ave.–10 a.m.-4 p.m. Library–111 S. 3rd St.–10 a.m.–5 p.m. CCHS Board Meeting–Touchet River Conference Room–1:30 p.m. Thurs, Nov 28 Thanksgiving Day Senior Center Luncheon–403 E. Patit–pick-up available–11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Library–111 S. 3rd St.–12–8 p.m. Port of Columbia Meeting–Port Conference Room and Zoom–5 p.m. AA Meeting–First Congregational Church, 214 S. 3rd St.–7 p.m. Fri, Nov 29 Christmas Kick-Off–Around Town–10...
BREAKFAST Wed-Fri, Nov 26-29: No School Thanksgiving Break Mon, Dec 2: Cereal String Cheese, Fruit, Juice, Milk Tue, Dec 3: French Toast, Fruit, Juice, Milk Wed, Dec 4: Omelet, English Muffin, Fruit, Juice, Milk Thur, Dec 5: Cinnamon Rolls, Scrambled Eggs, Fruit, Juice, Milk Fri, Dec 6: Breakfast Pizza, Fruit, Juice, Milk Mon, Dec 9: Pancakes, Fruit, Juice, Milk Tue, Dec 10: Breakfast Stick, Fruit, Juice, Milk LUNCH Wed-Fri, Nov 26-29: No School Thanksgiving Break Mon, Dec 2: Chicken Nuggets,...
Thur, Nov 28 THANKSGIVING Tue, Dec 3: Grilled Ham Steak, Mac-n-Cheese, Baby Carrots, Salad, Wheat Bread, Tropical Fruit, Milk Thur, Dec 5: Tater Tot Casserole, Mixed Veggie, Caesar Salad, Gelatin Salad, Milk Tue, Dec 10: Pulled Pork, Baked Beans, Coleslaw, Cookies, Juice, Milk...
