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Quote of the Week
“It is easy to sit up and take notice. What is difficult is getting up and taking action.” – Honore de Balzac... Full story
By From the Dayton Chronicle archives
Ten Years Ago September 14, 2011 Two Dayton teens, Carter Currin and James Costello, spent three weeks this summer volunteering at a Young Life Camp in Oregon at Young Life’s Washington Family Ranch located in Antelope, Ore. The ranch opened in...
At The Theater
"Respect" is an Aretha Franklin biopic, starring Jennifer Hudson. It Follows the rise of Aretha's career from a child singing in her father's church's choir to her international superstardom. "Respect" is the remarkable true story of the music...
SCHOOL MENU
BREAKFAST Wed, Sept 15: Muffin, Yogurt, Fruit, Juice, Milk Thur, Sept 16: Scrambled Eggs, English Muffin, Fruit, Juice, Milk Fri, Sept 17: Pop Tart, Cheese Stick, Fruit, Juice, Milk Mon, Sept 20: Breakfast Pizza, Fruit, Juice, Milk Tue, Sept 21:...
OBITUARY
Lois Ruth Janes July 10, 1932–September 10, 2021 Lois Ruth Janes, age 89, of Dayton, Wash., died peacefully at her home on September 10, 2021. Ruth was born on July 10, 1932 in Dayton. Her parents...
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William Duane Brown May 26, 1936–August 11, 2021 William (Bill) Duane Brown, 85, of Dayton, Wash. passed away peacefully surrounded by family August 11, 2021, after a lengthy battle with...
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Marion Anderson Pratt It is with great sadness to share the passing of Marion Anderson Pratt, August 17 after a sudden cardiac event at age 72. Born in Chicago, Illinois, in 1949, to Charles A. Pratt...
OBITUARY
Donald Ray Laughery June 27, 1944–September 4, 2021 Donald was born to Orley and Margaret Wernecke Laughery in San Diego, California on June 27, 1944. After completing his military service, Orley moved his family back to his hometown of Dayton,...
Quote of the Week
“The aim of life is to live, and to live means to be aware, joyously, drunkenly, serenely, divinely aware.” – Henry Miller...
SCHOOL MENU
BREAKFAST Wed, Sept 8: Pancakes, Fruit, Juice, Milk Thur, Sept 9: Cereal, Cheese Stick, Fruit, Juice, Milk Fri, Sept 10: NO SCHOOL – Fair Day Mon, Sept 13: Breakfast Sick, Fruit, Juice, Milk Tue,...
SENIOR ROUND TABLE
Thur, Sept 9: Baked Fish. Rice Pilaf, Stewed Tomatoes, Caesar Salad, Roll, Sunset Gelatin, Milk Tue, Sept 14: Salisbury Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Pickled Beets, Salad, Wheat Bread, Cookies, Juice, Milk Thur, Sept 16 Spaghetti, Green Beans,...
At The Theater
Free Guy is an adventure-comedy. Actor Ryan Reynolds plays a bank teller who discovers he is actually a background player in an open-world video game and decides to become the hero of his own story, one he rewrites himself. Now in a world where...
OBITUARY
Randy Dean Lindquist, longtime Waitsburg resident, passed away suddenly on September 6, 2021 at the Dayton General Hospital. He was 67. A Memorial Service to celebrate his life will be held at Calvary Chapel in Walla Walla on Sunday, September 12 at...
Fair Horse Show Photos
DAYTON–The 2021 Columbia County Fair FFA & 4-H Horse Show was held at the Fairgrounds on Saturday, August 28, and Sunday, August 29. Horse entries will be on hand at the Fair this...
Laughery family gives two $500 scholarships
DAYTON–The Laughery Family has awarded two $500 scholarships for 2021-22. Liza Jane Davis, engineering major and a senior at Washington State University (WSU); and Cassidy Laughery, freshman also at WSU were recipients. The Laughery family...
Pastor's Corner
Friends: We can depend on the seed of Jesus’ life within us. The Bible teaches we are “born again” by “imperishable seed” 1 Peter 1:23. Seeds are durable in their purpose to provide new life. We have the enduring life of Jesus within us....
Library News
DAYTON–Due to the increase in COVID-19 cases in our area, the Columbia County Rural Library District will be switching to curbside-only service effective Thursday, September 2, 2021. The library and the Delany building will be closed to the public...
Artist's Corner
By Carolyn Henderson Special to the Dayton Chronicle DAYTON–The Wenaha Art Event features a number of gallery artists, in Small Paintings: Big Impact. This Art Event is presently running and runs through October 4. Although there are no official ...
From the Dayton Chronicle archives
Ten Years Ago September 7, 2011 The 121st Columbia County Fair, “Sunshine Days and Country Ways” opens Friday with a wide range of entertainment provided by, Adam the Great, Magic, Nevada Slim and Cimmaron Sue, a singing duo, Brady Goss, Piano...
Quote of the Week
“Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.” –Arthur C. Clarke... Full story
What's New at School?
DAYTON–It is officially that time of year again, when the students must return from their summer break. The first week back was very different this year as compared to those of the past. There have...
SCHOOL MENU
BREAKFAST Wed, Sept 1: Bagel, Cream Cheese, Fruit, Juice, Milk Thur, Sept 2: French Toast, Fruit, Juice, Milk Fri, Sept 3: Muffins, Fruit, Juice, Milk Mon, Sept 6: NO SCHOOL – Labor Day Tue, Sept 7: Scrambled Eggs, Biscuit, Fruit, Juice Milk Wed,...
SENIOR ROUND TABLE
Thurs, Sept 2: Chicken Fried Steak, AuGratin Potatoes, Mixed Veggie. Gravy, Broccoli Salad, Pineapple, Milk Tue, Sept 7: Lasagna, Mixed Veggie, Salad, Roll, Fruit Cocktail, Milk Thur, Sept 9: Baked Fish. Rice Pilaf, Stewed Tomatoes, Caesar Salad,...
At The Theater
Stillwater; a dramatic thriller directed by Academy Award® winner Tom McCarthy and starring Matt Damon, Stillwater follows an American oil-rig roughneck from Oklahoma who travels to Marseille to visit his estranged daughter, in prison for a...
From the Dayton Chronicle archives
Ten Years Ago August 31, 2011 Port of Columbia upgrades Lyons Ferry Marina with pump-out station. A new pump out station at Lyons Ferry Marina is planned to be installed by Labor Day Weekend, announced Port Manager Jennie Dickinson at the August...
