Articles from the August 20, 2020 edition

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Shawn Brown chosen Port of Columbia Commissioner

DAYTON–The Port of Columbia Board of Commissioners voted to select Shawn Brown for the District No. 1 Commissioner seat, replacing Dan Aschenbrenner, who moved out of district. Brown was sworn into o...

 

Food bank seeks expanding facility

DAYTON–Representatives of the Food Bank of Columbia County, Judy Pilcher and Dianne McKinley approached the council at the recent meeting, for approval to move forward with looking into expanding t...

 

Commissioners discuss horse show, forest issues

DAYTON-The Columbia County Commissioners met with County 4-H Program Coordinator, Donna Hanger during their work session on August 10 to discuss fairground use. In particular, August 29, a horse show...

 

The Club receives $3,000

DAYTON–Pacific Power Regional Community Manager Bill Clemens, Walla Walla, recently presents The Club with a $3,000 Pacific Power Foundation gift. The award will go into the general operations fund w...

 

Mystery Photo identified

DAYTON–The "Mystery Photo" has been identified and by the most ethereal manner imaginable. Eagle-eyed subscriber Debbie Seney contacted the Dayton Chronicle with the suggestion that the little lady p...

 

Quote of the Week

“Man was made at the end of the week’s work, when God was tired.” – Mark Twain... Full story

 

Commentary

The disturbing thing about current affairs is that We, the People, see what is happening, but we feel helpless doing anything about it. What we’re up against is a huge political engine, a collective bunch of politicians and powerful people with n...

 

A. F. Branco

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On the Edge of Common Sense

There is a common belief among many urban folks that a cowboy rides around all day and sings to cows. John Wayne and Tom Mix added “Drifting Ranch Saver” to their résumé. “Don’t worry, Nell, Bla...

 

From the Dayton Chronicle archives

Ten Years Ago August 18, 2010 Whooping Cough confirmed in Columbia County. The Epidemic of Whooping Cough, or pertussis, in California has sickened over 1,500 people, killed six infants and has also affected areas of Washington and the Inland...

 

Letters to the Editor

To the editor, Each morning my husband and I read 365 Blessings to Heal Myself and the World by Pierre Pradervand, which among others, encourages blessings for people engaged in different occupations, including politicians. Today I want to send a...

 

HOSPITAL CORNER

By Sean Russell What’s in a name? What is a Health System? In 1960 we broke ground and built Dayton General Hospital, and for many years and still today, it served as the hub of healthcare in our community. But like all things, we grow, we adapt, a...

 

Library News

By Lorna Barth The Friends of the Dayton Memorial Library (FOL) have installed its first "Free Little Library" in the courtyard at the Historic Dayton Depot. "This little library is the result of...

 

Pastor's Corner

In chapter 8 of his First Letter to the Corinthians, St. Paul writes about the pastoral difficulties surrounding eating meat sacrificed to idols. The meat from animals used in pagan sacrifice was...

 

Spotlight on Art

By Carolyn Henderson The Wenaha Art Event features pastel landscape paintings of Ellensburg, Wash., artist Edna Bjorge starting August 25–September 18. Her first major noncommissioned art piece was t...

 

Death Notice

Laverne G. Kessel Laverne Gladys Kessel, age 82 years, long-time resident on the Tucannon River, died August 14, 2020, at the Booker Rest Home. Arrangements are under the care of Hubbard-Rogg Funeral Home, 111 S. 2nd, Dayton....

 

$17 million available to Port districts

DAYTON–Ports within the State of Washington have recently become eligible for infrastructure funds through the Public Works Board, including broadband projects, Port Commissioners heard at the August...

 

MARRIED

DAYTON–After eight years together, Chris Carter and Clint Atteberry have made it official! The couple married in a ceremony attended by a small group of family and friends here on August 8, 2020. T...

 

More Mystery Photos

DAYTON–Renovation work has uncovered more photographic artifacts from the 124-year-old building at 211 E. Main Street. Kim Lyonnais brought in photos and negatives retrieved from inside a wall in t...

 

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