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Dayton Days Rodeo around the corner Memorial Day Weekend
DAYTON–Hitch up the buckboard, pardner, and giddy up into town for the 2022 Dayton Days-Columbia County Fair Jackpot Rodeo, Friday and Saturday, May 27 and 28. Two days of exciting rodeo action are...
Waitsburg Celebration Days this weekend
WAITSBURG–There is fun to be done here this weekend at Waitsburg Celebration Days, May 20-22. Jump right in Friday evening with an ATV Sunset Cruise at 5 p.m. and a Sunset Car Cruise at 6 p.m. Saturday, grab breakfast from 7-10 a.m. at Waitsburg...
Quote of the Week
“Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known.” – Sharon Begley... Full story
Quilt of Valor presented
DAYTON–Veteran Charles Amerein (center) was presented the Quilt of Valor on May 11 by fellow veteran Brian Black (right). The quilt was commissioned by his mother Amy before she passed away to be...
What's New at School?
DAYTON–High School (DHS) has had so many exciting experiences within the last few months of school. From a successful spirit week, Prom, ASB Elections, and many achievements by students, the year...
SCHOOL LUNCH MENU
BREAKFAST Wed, May 18: Breakfast Stick, Fruit, Juice, Milk Thur, May 19: Breakfast Pita, Fruit, Juice, Milk Fri, May 20: Cereal, Fruit, Juice, Milk Mon, May 23: Breakfast Burrito, Fruit, Juice, Milk Tue, May 24: Scrambled Eggs, English Muffin,...
Senior Round Table
Thurs, May 19: Chicken Dumplings, Capri Veggies, Broccoli Salad, Roll, Fruit Cocktail, Milk Tue, May 24: Hotdog, Mac Salad, 3 Bean Salad, Pies, Apple, Milk Thurs, May 26: Pork Chops, Gravy, Red Potatoes, Green Beans, Salad, Applesauce, Roll, Milk...
Pastor's Corner
As he ate lunch, the little boy counted the calls the cuckoo bird was making as he listened to the clock at 12 noon. Having made a mistake, he counted to 13 and said with surprise, “Mom! It is later than it has ever been before!” Though his...
From the Dayton Chronicle archives
Ten Years Ago May 9, 2012 In their debut at the “FIRST” Robotics Competition Championship, held in St. Louis, Mo., April 25-28, 2012, the Dayton robotics team, Demetri Tziouvaras, James Costello, Alex Eaton and Lincoln Riley, and their Ranching...
P.E.O. Citizenship Awards presented
DAYTON–Sagelyn Kilts and Eloy Garcia- Romero were chosen as the recipients of the 2022 P.E.O. Citizenship Award. This award is given to the outstanding young man and woman in the senior class,...
Stork Calls
BISMARCK, N.D.–Matthew and Lexus Richter of Bismarck, N.D. announce the birth of their son. Daniel James Richter was born at 10:14 a.m. on Wednesday, March 2, 2022 at Sanford Medical Center in...
Correction
DAYTON–In the article contained in the Dayton Chronicle May 12, 2022 edition, “Loss of DHS student prompts serious discussion”, Kristie Korslund was credited as the District Behavioral Specialist. Her correct title is “Student Assistance...
Local trap shooters do well at State shoot
By Larry Bunch Special to the Dayton Chronicle POMEROY–Tracy Hanger, Larry Bunch, Holly Ledgerwood, Robert Koller and Jack Miller, Jr. are top winners at the Washington State Shoot event which took...
Where? What? It's hidden in plain sight
DAYTON– If it’s hidden in plain sight, can you find it? The public is invited to a free presentation on the current trends in youth substance abuse, drug paraphernalia, concealment of illicit drugs and alcohol, and how drug paraphernalia might...
Local burger drive-in closed following owner's death
DAYTON–Ray's Drive In, the long-time popular breakfast and lunch eatery on West Main Street, has been closed and is up for sale after owner David Reniff recently died. Reniff, 73, died suddenly at his home on March 25. His daughter and son, Kitsy...
The 2022 Dayton High School Junior/Senior Prom Court
The 2022 Dayton High School Junior/Senior Prom Court, which held its formal dance in conjunction with Waitsburg High School last Saturday, included, back row, left to right: Mikel Vance, Max Schmidt,...
Quote of the Week
“If evolution really works, how come mothers only have two hands?” – Milton Berle... Full story
Pastor's Corner
Last Sunday was Mother’s Day. As we appreciate our moms, we are aware that the example of a mother reaches deeply into the hearts of her children. A road sign I drove by proclaimed in large letters, “The joy of the Lord is your strength.” As I...
SCHOOL LUNCH MENU
BREAKFAST Wed, May 11: Cheddar Omelet, Toast, Fruit, Juice, Milk Thur, May 12: Muffins, Fruit, Juice, Milk Fri, May 13: Cinnamon Roll, Scrambled Eggs, Fruit, Juice, Milk Mon, May 16: Bagels, Cream...
Senior Round Table
Thurs, May 12: Salisbury Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Pickled Beets, Salad, Wheat Bread, Milk, Juice Tues, May 19: Chicken Dumplings, Capri Veggies, Broccoli Salad, Roll, Fruit Cocktail, Milk Thur, May 24: Hotdog, Mac Salad, 3 Bean Salad, Pies,...
At The Theater
The Bad Guys. After a lifetime of pulling legendary heists, five notorious bad guys–Mr. Wolf, Mr. Snake, Mr. Piranha, Mr. Shark, and Ms. Tarantula--attempt their most challenging job yet...going well. Nobody has ever failed so hard at trying to be...
The Dayton-Waitsburg Junior/Senior Prom
The Dayton-Waitsburg Junior/Senior Prom was May 7 at Preston Hall in Waitsburg, and the 2022 King and Queen are Dylan Bledsoe and Trista Villaro. The pair were named and presented to reign over the...
From the Dayton Chronicle archives
Ten Years Ago May 6, 2012 Word has been received that the Dukes Resort LLC Best Western will officially break ground on Saturday, June 16 at the corner of North 5th and East Main Streets. Twenty-Five Years Ago May 7, 1997 Dayton High School seniors...
Obituary
Verna Muriel Foley-Linklater May 22, 1936–December 15, 2021 Verna Muriel (Schnetzky) Foley-Linklater, 85, was called home to the Lord on December 15, 2021, after a stay at Booker Rest Home in Dayton, Wash. Verna was a long-time resident of Starbuck...
Obituary
Bobby Lee Hutchison January 20, 1038–May 2, 2022 Bobby Lee Hutchison passed away at Booker Rest Home on May 4, 2022. Bobby was born in Norwood, Mo., to Hubert and Ida (Heath) Hutchison on January 20, 1938. He worked as a skilled laborer on all the...
