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“A bank is a place that will lend you money if you can prove that you don’t need it.” – Bob Hope...
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 Mayberry. -Submitted photo...
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, Aubree J...
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...
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 l...
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 a...
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...
“Unable are the loved to die, for love is immortality.” – Emily Dickinson...
In a world filled with religious systems that emphasize earning divine favor through good works, Christianity stands unique in its message of salvation by grace through faith in Jesus Christ. This foundational truth lies at the heart of the Gospel message. "For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast." (Ephesians 2:8-9) Understanding God's Grace Grace is God's unmerited favor despite our unworthiness. We...
Ten Years Ago November 12, 2014 Two banks with deep roots in Walla Walla have announced a merger. A "definitive agreement pursuant to which American West's holding company will merge with and into Banner (Bank) and American West Bank will merge with and into Banner Bank." An alleged intrusion and thefts by two Dayton residents resulted in a lockdown of Dayton Schools buildings. John P. Gant, 30, and Heather N. Dame, 26, entered and exited the high school gym were suspected of stealing backpacks...
Michael M. Rowley December 11, 1944–October 22, 2024 Michael M. Rowley, age 79 years, passed away on October 22, 2024, in Bremerton, Wash. Mike was born in Bremerton, Wash. to Colin and Helen (Mikelsen) Stepper on December 11, 1944. He graduated from West Bremerton High School in 1963 and later from Olympic Community College. He married Linda Anne Josephson in a ceremony held in Bremerton on February 25, 1966. They raised two sons and a daughter: Matthew, Jefferson, and Elizabeth. He entered Puget Sound Naval Shipyard in 1964 as an E...
Thursday: A 50 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 54. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible. Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. South wind 6 to 8 mph. Friday: Rain likely, mainly after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30....
“The only courage that matters is the kind that gets you from one moment to the next.” – Mignon McLaughlin...
...Continuing. "Edward!" June dropped to her knees beside Moss, reaching out a trembling hand to brush the fringe of his hair off his forehead. "I told you to go! This is just the beginning." Moss huffed, but he let her fuss. Yes it was the beginning, and he was going to see it through to the finish. He didn't want to worry June, so he tried for humor. "It ain't so bad. I've been hurt worse getting bucked off a bronc." June's blue eyes turned icy as she frowned at him. "Edward, it's not funny....
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 53. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 31. Southeast wind 5 to 7 mph. Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Saturday: Rain, mainly after 4pm. High near 55. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Saturday Night: Rain. Low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Sunday: Rain likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52....
Anita Baker June 21, 1931-November 3, 2024 Mary A. "Anita" Baker, 93, died in her home, surrounded by family and companion Jack McCaw, Sunday, November 3, 2024, after a short bout of cancer. She was blessed to have a sharp mind and to be able to carry on her normal, daily routines at home until the day before she died. She was born June 21, 1931, at the Seeley Farm house near Trenton, Neb., to Oren F. and Iris A. (Seeley) Bridwell, the austere surroundings due to the financial constraints of...
Ten Years Ago November 5, 2014 For decades, the World War I Service Banner waited, rolled around a wooden rod and stashed in the furthest corner of the First Congregational Church's attic. In 2002, a group of church members and Roslyn Edwards discovered the banner. Dallas Dickinson solicited support to frame the banner using archival methods so the banner will be protected and preserved. Twenty-Five Years Ago November 3, 1999 Volunteer with EXPRO, Mona Himmelberger, received the State Teacher...
DAYTON–Christian Women’s Luncheon is held at the Youth Building at the Columbia County Fairgrounds on Wednesday, November 13 from 11:30 to 1:30 p.m. This month’s Christian Women’s event is catered by Jamie and Tracy from Waitsburg Grocery speaker Carla Dalke from Baker City, Ore. will elaborate on “From Horses to Heaven and from Failure to Faithfulness.” The special feature is a talk on fraud prevention will be provided by Columbia County Sheriff Joe Helm or Columbia County Under-Sheriff and Chaplin Robbie Patterson. A duet by Nancy LaBer...
Being protected and secure is important to us. We "lock our doors." We "put on our seatbelts." We "use the handrail." Jesus commended the wise builder for preparing to be safe in severe storms by building his life on obedience to God's Word, Mt. 7: 24-25. The first step of being safe is to put our trust in the Lord. The Bible teaches that He "overshadows" His people. He is our protective covering. The Bible says, "The horse is prepared for the day of battle, but safety is of the Lord" Prov....
WASHINGTON STATE–The United State Department of Agriculture (USDA) identify the nine leading causes of food allergies in the U.S. which are milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans, and sesame. These allergens are required to be listed on a food label when present. The best prevention of an allergic reaction, according to the USDA, is the strict avoidance of food allergens. Consider these tips for managing foods with potential allergens: • Always read ingredient label statements thoroughly, even if you are familiar wit...
“Where is all the knowledge we lost with information?” – T.S. Eliot...
In the movie White Bird, kindness even has the power to save lives, as Julian Albans, the bully who left Beecher Prep, is visited by his Grandmère from Paris, and is transformed by her remarkable story of compassion and courage. As a girl in Nazi-occupied France, the young Grandmère goes into hiding with the help of a schoolmate, a young man who risks everything to give her the chance to survive. Together, they find beauty and love in the secret world of their own creation. From Marc Forster (...
Ten Years Ago October 29, 2014 Some thirty local business and property owners learned about energy conservation programs that are available through utilities and government agencies at the Energy Summit. Presentation detailed Pacific Power's "Wattsmart" incentive program, USDA's Rural Energy for America Program (REAP), and outlined how to navigate local zoning, permitting and historic landscapes. The Dayton City Council voted to establish a Transportation Benefit District. The newly established...
“Where there is no vision, there is no hope.” – George Washington Carver...
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 54. West wind 9 to 11 mph. Thursday Night: Patchy frost after 11pm. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 31. North wind around 6 mph becoming southeast in the evening. Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. Saturday: A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. Saturday Night: Rain. Low around 41. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Sunday: Rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 58....
