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“The buried talent is the sunken rock on which most lives strike and founder.” – Frederick William Faber...
Captain, an Alsatian dog, similar to a large Husky, slept loyally by his master's grave for 14 years before passing away. He disappeared after his master died but was found several months later when the family visited the cemetery. Captain had never been to the cemetery before. Cemetery neighbors fed him daily once they realized he slept at the grave of his master. The cemetery director said that when Captain showed up, all on his own, he wandered around until he eventually found his master's...
Fly Me to the Moon, starring Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum, is a sharp, stylish comedy-drama set against the high-stakes backdrop of NASA's historic Apollo 11 moon landing. Brought in to fix NASA's public image, sparks fly in all directions as marketing maven Kelly Jones (Johansson) wreaks havoc on launch director Cole Davis's (Tatum) already difficult task. When the White House deems the mission too important to fail, Jones is directed to stage a fake moon landing as back-up and the...
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 82. Southwest wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Thursday Nighty: Mostly clear, with a low around 50. South wind 5 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Friday: Sunny, with a high near 86. Friday Nighty: Clear, with a low around 54. Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 90. Saturday Nighty: Mostly clear, with a low around 57. Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 89. Sunday Nighty: Mostly clear, with a low around 59. Monday: Sunny, with a high near 91....
During the heat of summer, a cooling center is available at the library at 111 S. 3rd St., Dayton most days of the week. If you find yourself needing relief from the high temperatures this summer, the Dayton Library is the place to find relief. They are open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday at 12 p.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. In addition, water is available complimentary of the Columbia County Public Health Department. As a reminder, kid...
Ten Years Ago July 23, 2014 Andy Maheras, principal of Dayton High School since 2010, has accepted a position in the Goldendale School District and has submitted his resignation, said Doug Johnson, Superintendent of the Dayton School District. In celebration for Alumni weekend, the Oldest D.H.S. Graduate, Bill Floyd (Class of 1933) enjoyed a visit to Dayton and a gathering at the home of Kevin and Elizabeth Floyd. Additional family members celebrating were Mike Floyd (Class of 1963), niece...
“If my people who are called by my name shall humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways then I will hear from heaven and forgive their sins and will heal their land.” – Chronicles 7:14...
A well-known picture of Jesus knocking at the door has special meaning. There is no door knob on the outside of the door. It must be opened from within. Jesus doesn't barge in. He doesn't use a wrecking ball to gain entrance. His posture is relaxed and implies that He is gently knocking, intently awaiting our decision to His invitation. The painting illustrates the scripture in Rev. 3:20 "Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in, and...
DAYTON–The Dayton Adventist Church will host “Kid Survival Camp” each Wednesday at the Columbia County Fairgrounds beginning July 17 through August 7 at 9 a.m., and at the Adventist Church at 1525 S. 4th. St, on August 14 at 9 a.m. This unique Vacation Bible School study of the biblical character Daniel, the great survivor will provide attendees an opportunity to hear from the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office talking about personal and water safety along with a free lifevest; the Columbi County Fire District No. 3 will share informa...
DAYTON–Foodstock 2024 is here again and celebrated at the Blue Mountain Station, 700 Artisan Way on July 20 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Foodstock will have groovy food from R&B BBQ, Co-op food specials, Mi Pueblito, Raspados Garcia frozen fruit, a beer garden, music by Dr. Terry from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and Vintage from 1-4 p.m. Fun stuff to do while there is a splash down water slide, tie-dye shirts, friendship bracelets, face painting; wine, cider and premium liqueur tasting; shopping the wares o...
Rita Lee Pierson August 6, 1933 - December 20, 2023 Long time resident of Waitsburg and Dayton, Rita Lee Pierson passed away peacefully on December 20, with her four children by her side. Rita was born August 6, 1933 to Evelyn and Dale Dixon in Salem, Ore. After moving to Portland, she attended school there until moving to Waitsburg where Rita attended WHS among the class of 1950. She met Stanley Pierson, a favored customer, while working at the drug store's soda fountain. The two were married o...
James D. Berg October 29, 1955–July 6, 2024 James Berg, a resident of Dayton, Wash., passed away peacefully with his wife by his side on July 6, 2024. He was 68 years old. Jim was born October 29, 1955, in Preston, Wash., to Algot "Rast" and Marjorie Berg. Jim loved sharing stories and lessons learned from growing up in the close-knit Swedish community of 500. Life in Preston revolved around the local sawmill where his dad operated forklift, the Preston Baptist Church, Butchy's Groceries, and t...
Vivian Eslick McCauley January 9, 1020–July 6, 2024 Vivian Eslick McCauley, 104, passed away peacefully on July 6, 2024, in Chandler, Ariz. Loved by her family and friends, she will be deeply missed. Vivian was born on January 9, 1920, in Mission City, BC, to Grover and Beatrice Turner. She spent her first years in rural Telkwa, BC, riding horses and avoiding bears with her siblings. In 1930, the family moved to Dayton, Wash. She graduated from Walla Walla High School in 1938. In 1945, she m...
DAYTON–A diabetes education program initiated by Ruthe Yutzy, R.N. a Diabetes Education Specialist at Columbia County Health System, is showing promising results in managing diabetes for residents. The program is part of the health system's broader effort to address chronic health conditions in the community. The diabetes education program offers comprehensive support and education for individuals diagnosed with diabetes, aiming to improve their quality of life through better blood sugar m...
Ten Years Ago July 16, 2014 Sharon I. Mathews of Dayton was recovered last Saturday from the Snake River, several miles downstream from their campsite on Geneva Bar, where she went missing during a family boating outing over the Fourth of July. Jackie Ross "Jack" Williams, the former publisher of the Dayton Chronicle, passed away on July 8, 2014. Jack relocated to Dayton in 1978 and began a weekly publication called the Touchet Valley News. In 1981, he and his wife Maureen May purchased the...
DAYTON–The Kids Summer Lunch Program has changed location to the library beginning July 8. Lunches served on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, will now be served in the downstairs children’s section at the library. This change is possible due to the library now being fully staffed. Further, this change offers some important improvements, including a consistent lunch location, familiar to the kids; consistent staffing, also familiar to the kids a closer tie-in to the events and activities of the Summer Reading Program All lunches continue to be pro...
“Courage is knowing what not to fear.” – Plato...
Those who grew up watching westerns are accustomed to the phrase, "circle the wagons." It meant that when the covered wagon pioneers were in danger of attack or severe storms, they would place their wagons in a circle, providing a wall of protection against the foe. The phrase is used commonly these days to describe the need to take protective caution in one form or another. In this volatile world in which we live, it encourages us to know the Lord promises to encircle our path. "You hem me in b...
Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Southwest wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Southwest wind 8 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Friday: Sunny, with a high near 81. Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Sunday: A chance of...
Ten Years Ago July 9, 2014 When your bike tires are flat and you NEED to get to the candy store, the mother of invention kicks in for Amaya Asbury, with Ruby Johnson under an umbrella in a commandeered a lawn cart, to make the trip to Steve's Grocery on a lazy Fourth of July afternoon. Twenty-Five Years Ago July 7, 1999 Zachary Kiefer and Thomas Lovell, students from the Dayton area, are among more than 1,000 Washington fifth through eighth grade students who have been honored for their...
In 1963 Dr. Christian Barnard performed the first human-to-human heart transplant. The surgery was considered a success even though the patient only lived 18 days. When Jesus Christ comes into one's heart (the center of our spiritual and physical life) it results in eternal life, salvation, and transformation. In one of her books Christian fiction writer Janette Oke writes of a youth devotion that was given: "He (Troy) had several hearts to display to the group. A black one represented the...
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 97. West wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 63. West wind 6 to 10 mph becoming south in the evening. Friday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 66. Saturday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 101. Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Sunday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Monday: Sunny, with...
“America is another name for opportunity.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson...
History records an enlightening commentary on God's gracious relationship with the United States of America. The esteemed patriot, Patrick Henry, declared unashamedly, "It cannot be emphasized too strongly or too often that this great nation was founded, not by religionists, but by Christians; not on religions, but on the gospel of Jesus Christ." The words, "What Hath God Wrought," taken from Numbers 23:23, comprised the inaugural message transmitted by the newly invented electric telegraph....
DAYTON–Kids can continue to take their Accelerated Reader tests at the Columbia County Rural Library District all summer long; a great way to combine their reading hours for both the Summer Reading program and for their AR score. All the computers in the lower level can be used to take AR tests. Kids just need to bring their log-in information and we'll get them set up! A reminder that Kid's Summer Lunch Club is served at the library each Wednesday from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. On Monday and Friday, l...
