Articles from the May 5, 2022 edition
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EM Director Ashley Strickland resigns
DAYTON–Emergency Management Director Ashley Strickland has submitted his resignation, effective May 20. Strickland presented a brief letter of resignation to the Commissioners during the regular m...
Dayton superintendent stepping aside to enable community, staff and parents to "move on"
DAYTON–Superintendent Guy Strot pointed to two factors that prompted him to seek a new school and community after two years at the helm of the Dayton School District. "I think by me leaving," Strot s...
City Council holds wastewater treatment project workshop
DAYTON–Mayor Zac Weatherford scheduled a workshop for the wastewater treatment project on April 27, at the request of the Dayton City Council members, after they voted down the purchase of the M...
Gear Up Eighth Grade Career Showcase
DAYTON–Local Junior High student, Josie Gemmell, was selected to present at the Gear Up 8th Grade Career Showcase at the Washington State University Tri-Cities campus on April 29. She prepared her c...
Quote of the Week
“Some people drink from the fountain of knowledge. Others just gargle.” – Robert Anthony... Full story
Guest Commentary
By Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers SPOKANE–Eastern Washington Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-05) today released the following statement on a leaked draft opinion in the case of Dobbs v...
OPINION
Capital gains income tax supporters set up surveillance system for I-1929 petition gatherers Proponents of the unconstitutional capital gains income tax are working overtime to prevent voters from...
Letters to the Editor
To the editor, I don't know which is worse: that previously we've never had an African-American woman as US Supreme Court Justice or that we've never had a Justice with Public Defender experience....
May is Older Americans Month
DAYTON–May is Older Americans Month, a celebration of all they do and represent. Older adults play a vital role in our communities–as family members, friends, mentors, volunteers, civic leaders, members of the workforce, and so much more. Just as...
Road Closures lifted in Pomeroy Ranger District
PENDLETON, Ore. (April 27, 2022) - Following assessment of road conditions and removal of hazard trees along Forest Service Roads 44, 41 and 4206, Forest officials have lifted all road closures on the Pomeroy Ranger District from the 2021 wildfires....
CCHS making budget work hard
DAYTON–Columbia County Health System (CCHS) reported at the monthly Board meeting on April 27 a net loss for the third consecutive month. Project updates were also given for the Rivers Walk A...
Pastor's Corner
A wife was giving credit to how continually kind and gentle her husband was. The believer who was listening asked the husband, "Are you just that way or is it a result of something else?" After 50...
SCHOOL LUNCH MENU
BREAKFAST Wed, May 4: French Toast, Fruit, Juice, Milk Thur, May 5: Waffles, Fruit, Juice, Milk Fri, May 6: Cereal, Fruit, Juice, Milk Mon, May 9: Pancakes, Fruit, Juice, Milk Tue, May 10: Breakfast Sandwich, Fruit, Juice, Milk Wed, May 11: Cheddar...
Senior Round Table
May 5: Chicken Strips, Augratin potatoes, corn, carrot raisin salad, juice/milk May 10: Sloppy joe, baked beans/carrot, salad/dressing, fruit Jell-o, milk May 12: Salisbury steak, mashed potato and gravy, pickled beets, salad, wheat bread,...
At The Theater
Father Stu (Mark Walberg) is based on the true-life story of a boxer-turned-priest, Father Stuart Long. He has a self-destructive lifestyle and a severe motorcycle accident that forces him to change his life to help himself and others. The real...
Jack Miller announces candidacy for Columbia County Commissioner
DAYTON–Retired Columbia County farmer Jack Miller announced this week that he will run for the Columbia County Board of Commissioners District No. 3 position as a Republican in this year's e...
Comedy night fundraiser a success
By Jim Pearson Special to the Dayton Chronicle DAYTON– The Club hosted its third annual fundraiser, Stand-Up for The Club, on April 30, 2022, at the Columbia County Fairgrounds Pavilion. Over 150 area residents attended the event. The event raised a...
OBITUARY
Margaret Mary Anderson Neace April 15, 1962–April 12, 2022 Margie passed away on April 12, 2022, with her husband Dan, at her side. Margie was born in South Dakota on April 15, 1962. She moved with her family to Washington State in the summer of 1...
OBITUARY
Arthur Robert "Bob" Trudgeon November 11, 1957-December 22, 2021 Arthur Robert (Bob) Trudgeon, 64, from Dayton, Wash., passed away on December 22, 2021, in Walla Walla. Bob was born to Bill and Jean Trudgeon on November 11, 1957. He graduated from...
New Deputies sworn in
Three newly hired deputies were sworn in April 26 by Columbia County Sheriff Joe Helm. Two of the new deputies, Blake Ahlers, second from left, and Payden Teel, third from left, come to the Columbia...
Students of the Month
DAYTON–Elementary school students participate in achieving certain characteristics through their formative years. Teachers choose Students of the Month based on these attributes which are their f...
DW signing athletes for spring football and volleyball
Spring practices registration for Dayton-Waitsburg Wolfpack's upcoming high school football and volleyball seasons is now open. Registration is open to all current eighth- to eleventh-grade students and practices will begin on Tuesday, May 31. Full...
From the Dayton Chronicle archives
Ten Years Ago May 2, 2012 Future Business Leaders of America head for San Antonio, Texas. Dayton high school freshman, Caitlyn Robins placed in the three competitive events during the Washington State Future Business Leaders of America state conferen...
JV softball twin bill added
The Dayton-Waitsburg Wolfpack Junior Varsity softball team will play River View’s jayvees at 3 p.m. on May 11 in Dayton....
