Articles from the July 16, 2020 edition
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Bette Lou Crothers announces retirement
DAYTON–"I liked it from the beginning," Bette Lou Crothers says of the insurance business. Crothers announced her plans to retire July 31, 2020, just shy of starting what would have been her f...
City hands CARES Act $76,000 to Port District
DAYTON–City gives state grant money over to Port of Columbia to disperse to local businesses in need due to COVID-19. The City of Dayton was awarded over $76,000 for the CARES Act. The Council has d...
August 4 Primary Ballots to be mailed this week
DAYTON–Ballots for the August 4 Washington State Primary Election will be mailed this week, according to the Columbia County Auditor, Anne Higgins. The vote will decide local races for Superior Court (Columbia, Garfield and Asotin) Judge Position 1...
Port of Columbia seeks to fill Board vacancy
DAYTON– The Port of Columbia is seeking to immediately fill a Board vacancy which has occurred as a result of Dan Aschenbrenner resigning his position as Port of Columbia Commissioner District 1. H...
A Role that Rolls
DAYTON–Within every system, business, or even home, there is somebody filling the role that can best be described as "the glue" holding things together. These individuals, Mike Paris, left, and P...
Quote of the Week
“Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood. Now is the time to understand more, so that we may fear less.” – Marie Curie...
Guest Commentary
By Erin Schoenberg Recently, rural Americans have missed out on many services usually offered in their communities. However, library employees have worked even harder to provide for their patrons. For example, in Wayne, Nebraska, library staff have...
On the Edge of Common Sense
This is one of those stories that sound so unbelievable that you’ll know I didn’t make it up! Mike studied the bloodlines. He checked performance records. He knew his herd like the top two layers of...
Letters to the Editor
To the editor, In the course of her career with the U.S. Department of State under both Republican and Democratic administrations, Danielle Garbe Reser served the United States in a variety of roles. These roles included crisis management in...
HOSPITAL CORNER
Over the last few years, we have learned a lot about where healthcare happens versus where we think it happens. Take this example: A patient is called and reminded about their doctors’ appointment coming up on Thursday. The patient hangs up the p...
PASTOR'S CORNER
Magical thinking has troubled Christians for two thousand years. It’s the idea that if one knows the right words and says them in the right way God, like Aladdin’s genie, will serve up answers to wishes. It shouldn’t be a surprise. We love magic...
Two vie for Senate seat
PROSSER–As the race for the open 16th District state Senate seat heats up, voters are being inundated with messages on who to support to replace retiring Sen. Maureen Walsh from Walla Walla. V...
Two vie for Senate seat
To be an effective Senator that can represent this district it takes knowledge of the history and the needs of those many businesses and residents who call this place home. I am the only candidate tha...
Columbia County Commission Candidates
I am seeking another term on the Columbia County Board of Commissioners to be able to further contribute my fiscally conservative approach to budgeting and eight years of experience on the Columbia...
Columbia County Commission Candidates
It is with a grateful heart that I humbly ask for your support in my run for Columbia County Commissioner both in the primary on August 4 and in the general this coming November. The first and most...
Candidates for Columbia, Garfield, Asotin Superior Court Judge
I am Vic Bottomly, a Clarkston attorney, running for Superior Court Judge of the Asotin/Columbia/Garfield Superior Court District. Most of my career I have been a solo practice attorney assisting...
Candidates for Columbia, Garfield, Asotin Superior Court Judge
My name is Brooke Burns and I am seeking the elected position of Superior Court Judge for Garfield, Asotin, and Columbia Counties. It is with pleasure I introduce myself. I was born and raised in...
Candidates for Columbia, Garfield, Asotin Superior Court Judge
Scott and his wife, Susan, have been married for 42 years. They have two children, Tony and Lauren, and one grandchild, Leo. Scott is a lifetime Washington resident, residing in Dayton since 1984. He...
OBITUARY
Larry B. Van Buren November 15, 1931-June 30, 2020 Larry Baker Van Buren, 88, of Kahlotus, Wash., was laid to rest on June 30, 2020. He was born November 15, 1931, in Pasco, Wash. Larry went to...
OBITUARY
Paul LeRoy Gibbons June 1, 1938–June 19, 2020 Paul LeRoy Gibbons, 82, passed at his home in Dayton Wash., on Friday, June 19, 2020. Paul was born in Greeley Colo., to Roy Gibbons and Audie (Bowen) E...
From the Dayton Chronicle archives
Ten Years Ago July 14, 2010 Dorothy McCauley and Bob Budig, both members of the 1943 class at DHS have been chosen as Parade Marshals of the 2010 alumni parade this coming weekend. Alumni Spotlight: Charlotte Hutchens, 99, taught school in Montana...
Clearing the air about COVID-19
DAYTON–There is little doubt to anyone that has used healthcare services in the time of COVID-19, that the system of care has changed. There are phone questions prior to visits, screening at the d...
Striking Photo
You wouldn't want to be standing right over there at that instant-or else you'd be one toasted marshmallow! During last week's thunderstorm, the Chronicle lens was out and about, and as luck would...
PROFILES in AGRICULTURE
DAYTON–Per longstanding family tradition, combine operations for the year's harvest will commence on July 17-Skip Mead's birthday-with a test cutting off of the Mead Ranch's crop ground in North C...
