Articles from the September 1, 2022 edition
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Northwest Grain Growers contributes to Dayton Kiwanis
Dayton Kiwanis Club President Kim Lyonnais accepted a $500 check from Jacob Forsman, Manager of Northwest Grain Growers' Dayton office recently, the money earmarked for improvements made inside and...
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BOCC hears concerns over children's library materials
DAYTON-The Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) held a work session on August 22 which began with a few public comments addressing concerns about materials in the County Rural Library children's...
14 file for Joint Metro Park District commissioner
DAYTON–In the upcoming General Election November 8, 2022, Columbia County voters will decide whether or not to form a Joint Metropolitan Park District with the intent to improve recreational o...
Grand Opening scheduled for Rivers Walk Assisted Living
DAYTON–The Columbia County Health System board (CCHS) was advised that a grand opening for the Rivers Walk Assisted Living has been scheduled on September 8. The Grand Opening for Rivers Walk A...
Quote of the Week
“I have never met a man so ignorant that I couldn’t learn something from him.” – Galileo Galilei...
Letters to the Editor
To the editor, I'm originally from a town in Alaska called Ketchikan, 15,000-ish people, last time I checked. My dad still lives there, and recently sent me a shot from the local paper advertising a...
Senator Murray Statement on Findings of Murray-Inslee Joint Federal-State Process
Murray and Inslee state breach is not feasible at this time as more needs to be done to replace the benefits of the dams–particularly investments in clean energy. They prioritize major salmon r...
Washington's constitution has broadest definition of property in the country
Editor’s Note: This examination of state constitutions and how certain property is taxed in various states will appear in two parts. This is the first of two. Although most state constitutions m...
Christian Women's "The Honeycomb"
WAITSBURG–The Christian Women’s Connection and Stonecroft Ministries presents “The Honeycomb” by speaker Teresa Havold at a luncheon held at the Waitsburg Town Hall, 121 Main St., on September 14 at 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. The Christian Women’s...
Pastor's Corner
In the l960s, a comedian became famous for the saying "The Devil made me do it!" His bit was about getting caught for doing wrong and passing the blame. The saying became extremely popular. Even...
At The Theater
Top Gun Maverick returns to the Liberty on September 2. This movie has received very good reviews and attendance nationally, and locally. The Liberty Theater is participating in National Cinema Day on Saturday (Sept. 3) by offering special ticket...
SCHOOL LUNCH MENU
Breakfast Wed, Aug 31: Pancakes, Cheese stick, Fruit, Juice, Milk Thur, Sept 1: Omelet, Biscuit, Fruit, Juice, Milk Fri, Sept 2: Cereal, Fruit, Juice, Milk Mon, Sep 5: No School Labor Day Tue, Sep 6: Biscuits and Gravy, Fruit, Juice, Milk Wed, Sep...
STORK CALLS
Theo Wallace Mineer made an early arrival three to four weeks early at St. Joseph Medical Center in Tacoma, Wash., on August 11, 2022. Theo, weighed in at 8 lbs., 9 ounces and 20½ inches long. After a five–day sleepover, he joined parents J...
Eagle Cap Wilderness Fires being managed
Baker City, Ore.–August 29, 2022 – The Sturgill/324, Nebo, and Goat Mountain fires continue to progress in the Eagle Cap Wilderness. To the extent possible, the fires are being managed for resource benefits, including reducing fuel loads and enh...
OBITUARY
Angela Lucille Monyak November 21, 1961–August 27, 2022 Angela Lucille Monyak, Dayton resident, passed away Saturday, August 27, 2022 at her home. She was 60. Angela was born in Grandview, Wash., t...
OBITUARY
Joshua Thomas Harris September 4, 2003–March 6, 2022 Joshua “Josh” Thomas Harris, age 18, of Harrisburg, Ore., a beloved son, brother, family member, and friend, passed away on Sunday, March 6, 2022. Josh was born to Sue (Leseman) Harris and Tom H...
OBITUARY
Linda Louise Janes Miller January 6, 1957–August 26, 2022 Linda Louise Janes Miller passed away at age 65 at St. Mary's Hospital in Walla Walla Wash., on Friday, August 26, 2022, from complications related to multiple sclerosis. Linda was born in Ann...
OBITUARY
Richard Heieren It is with deep sadness that we inform you of the death of our friend Richard Heieren. Richard passed away peacefully in his sleep this weekend after a lengthy and hard-fought battle with multiple myeloma cancer. During his 51 years...
Death Notice
Melvin Gerald Mings (July 8, 1934 – August 28, 2022) WALLA WALLA – Dayton resident, Melvin Gerald Mings, 88, died August 28, 2022, at the Walla Walla Veterans Home. Arrangements are pending at Herring Groseclose Funeral Home, 315 W Alder St, Wal...
From the Dayton Chronicle archives
Ten Years Ago August 29, 2012 Has the gray wolf moved into Columbia County? Rumors of wolves in the area have been reported from local outdoor enthusiasts, hunters, farmers and those involved with windmill tower construction and maintenance. Both...
Finding qualified applicants proving difficult
DAYTON–The Columbia County Commissioners (BOCC) reviewed applicants for the Director of Emergency Management position, as well as the County departmental budgets during the meeting on August 22. S...
Receiver for Columbia Pulp appoints investment banker
SEATTLE–Paladin Management Group, the receiver appointed to direct the business affairs of the recently idled Columbia Pulp I, LLC, has appointed GLC Advisors & Co., LLC, and GLC Securities, LLC, as investment banker for the receiver, according to a...
DW Wolfpack football mixes it up at Ritzville jamboree
RITZVILLE–The Dayton-Waitsburg Wolfpack football program got to taste some live action here Saturday in the annual High School Jamboree. The Wolfpack opens the fall season Friday night at the W...
