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DAYTON–The suspect in last week’s June 20, 2022, shooting death of a Walla Walla man here was released from custody Friday, June 24, pending further consideration of the investigation by the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office, and further investigation of potential evidence in the case from other witnesses and parties with information about the incident, said Prosecuting Attorney C. Dale Slack in a news release Friday. In Columbia County Superior Court Wednesday, June 22, Jason William Bomar, 22, of Walla Walla, was advised of his rights and i...
DAYTON–Another local bank is undergoing change–this time by closing as it consolidates with another nearby branch. Washington Federal Bank, a successor to Bank of America and Seattle First National Bank (SeaFirst), at the corner of Main and 2nd for the past eight years, will close toward the end of July, bank officials informed the Dayton Chronicle this week. "The primary reason," according to Doug Smithgall, Division Manager for Inland NW, located in Spokane, "is the shift in behavior of ban...
DAYTON–Nearly 50 peaceably assembled to show support for the flag of our country and historical values at a "Rally for the Flag," held on the sidewalk next to the Dayton Historic Depot on June 25 at 11 a.m. County Commissioner Chuck Amerein welcomed those in attendance and was followed by Undersheriff and Pastor Robbie Patterson. He spoke about the flag being a banner of freedom that cannot be suppressed. "It is not what the current times make it to be, but is an 'Old Landmark,' referencing t...
WALLA WALLA–A $10,000 grant from the Sherwood Trust will support a feasibility study to be conducted by Dayton’s Friends of the Dayton Community Pool was among 16 organizations in the area who received Sherwood Trust grants amounting to $876,000. The Columbia County Health System received $100,000 to support a licensed day care facility in Dayton, announced Brian Hunt, CEO of the Sherwood Trust. The awards include Sherwood Trust’s annual competitive Core grants and Invitational grants awarded outside annual competitive grant programs. “Our...
“The home is the chief school of human virtues.” – William Ellery Channing...
To the editor, As a clarification to my recent two letters to the Dayton Chronicle regarding the Betsy Ross Flag, I identified myself as a member of the Dayton Task Force. I would like to clarify that I was not speaking on behalf of the Task Force, but expressing my personal opinions. I did not, nor did I intend to, identify any person or official group that might have been associated with resistance to the flag. I hope that our community will respect differences in opinion and debate issues based upon facts, not hearsay nor personalities....
Editor’s Note: Dayton Chronicle columnist Baxter Black’s column, “On the Edge of Common Sense,” was discontinued at the end of 2021. His obituary follows. On June 10th, 2022 Baxter Ashby Black, large animal veterinarian, cowboy poet and philosopher, husband, father and papa rode his old horse on home. Just before sunrise on that day, Jesus signed on one more ol’ cowboy to ride the Golden Fields across the Jordan. The iconic cowboy poet and storyteller had humble beginnings. He was born to Robert and Teddie Black at the Brooklyn Naval Hospital...
The Lord spoke to the heavy hearts that stood with hats in hand “Your sadness pains me deeply and I know you’ll miss this man But, it’s true what you’ve been hearing, Heaven is a real place. That’s no small consolation. You should use that fact to face The emptiness his parting left that seeps into your bones And draw on it to ease your pain. For he is not alone. You see, all his friends are up here and all his loved ones, too, ’Cause it wouldn’t be a heaven without each one of you. And heav...
Continuing our series on Mental Health Awareness, in this second part, mental-health problems take many forms, from severe to mild, but all can affect how we function and our quality of life. Generally, there is more than one factor that contributes to the development of a mental-health condition. Risk factors are things that increase the chance of developing a condition (Mental Health America) and include: Traumas- physical (car accident) or emotional (loss of a loved one), genetics, our biology and brain chemistry, lifestyle (such as...
An easterner traveling through Wyoming with his son spotted a huge bird sitting in a solitary tree overlooking a steep canyon. As they got closer, they saw the golden streaks in its feathers as the golden eagle leaped from a tree and soared over the canyon. They were filled with wonder at its immense size and beauty. The eagle is the symbol of the United States of America. America has been great in size and beauty and has soared high and free as we honored the Lord “in whom we trust” and as we have been “one nation under God”. Blessed by God...
KENNEWICK–Sadie Seney received the prestigious $2500 STAR Scholarship award at the State PEO Connvention recently. Local Chapter BJ, PEO members recently attended the Washington State PEO convention in Kennewick where Dayton High School graduate, Sadie Seney was one of 10 young women in Washington to receive the $2500 STAR Scholarship from the state organization last spring. Seney was chosen as an exceptional young woman in her final year of high school who would attend an accredited p...
Thur, Jun 23: Alice Springs Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Stewed Tomatoes, Salad, Dressing, Apple, Milk Tue, Jun 28: Meatloaf, Gravy with Gravy, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Breen Beans, Salad, Dressing, Peaches, Milk Thur, Jun 30: Fish Sandwich, Potato Chips, Pickled Beets, Cottage Cheese, Fruit Crisp, Milk Tue, Jul 5: Hamburgers, All the Fixings, Potato Chips, Oranges, Jell-O, Pasta Salad, Milk Thur, Jul 7: Chicken Dumplings, Peas, Carrots, Salad, Roll, Banana, Milk...
Ten Years Ago June 27, 2012 Fred Crowe, a retired professor from Oregon State University, who conducted research specializing in plant pathology, recently returned from Georgia where he shared his knowledge of growing garlic. Crowe was asked by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in partnership with Citizens Network for Foreign Affairs (CNFA) Farmer-to-Farmer to travel to the ex-USSR country of Georgia to assist farmers there in growing commercial garlic. Twenty-Five Years Ago June 25, 1997 Tim Bruegman was selected...
Kenneth Fletcher October 4, 1945–January 13, 2022 Kenneth Fletcher passed away January 13, 2022, in Spokane, Wash., at Sacred Heart Medical Center at the age of 76. Kenneth was born October 4, 1945, in Dayton, Wash., to Leo R. and Norma Fletcher and was raised on the family farm in Starbuck. He served in the U.S. Army and was deployed to Vietnam as an engineer. Upon returning to the States, Ken had a wide range of careers. He was a rancher, worked mechanics, drove semi, and his all-time favorite...
Miriam J. (Wilkinson) Davis August 9, 1941–June 23, 2022 Miriam (Wilkinson) Davis, and for those back East, Rosie, was born to Ernest and Grace Wilkinson on August 9, 1941, in Hudson New Jersey. She grew up in Jersey City, her father passed away in 1948 when she was seven and grew up with her brother Joe and mother Grace Wilkinson. Graduated from Ferris high school, and met the love of her life, Jack Davis, in Jersey City while Jack was on leave in the Navy. They married in Jersey in 1962, and moved out to Washington State in 1964. Soon a...
Fred P. Banks PRESCOTT–Fred Preston Banks, 67, born July 16, 1954, died June 15, 2022....
DAYTON–Cars, trucks and all sorts of vehicles came from far and wide to win trophies at the 2022 All Wheels Weekend. Here are the top entries: Coolest Cruisers: Kyle & Becky Thornhill, Richland, Wash., 1933 Ford Vicky. 10s & 20s Open Class Cars: 1-Bill & Debbie Geurts/Bethel, Walla Walla, 1929 Ford Model A. 30s Original Cars: The Boldman House, Dayton, 1934 Chevrolet Master Deluxe. 50s Original Cars: 1-Neal Hardesty, Burbank, Wash., 1957 Oldsmobile 98; 2-Dave Bowden, Lewiston, Id., 1958 Chevy Impala. 60s Original Cars: 1-Bill & Joanne E...
