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DAYTON–COVID numbers are down in Columbia County and personnel vaccinations are up 95% in compliance with Governor Jay Inslee's timed mandate. Columbia County Health System (CCHS) CEO Shane McGuire reported to Commissioners at the September 22 meeting the positivity rate of COVID tests in the county had fallen from a high of over 25% to 10%. Actual case counts were as high as the mid-forties and now have dropped to the mid-teens. As the October 18 deadline imposed by Governor Inslee a...
Last week, Dayton High School and Middle School students went public with career goals on Chalk Dream Walk, an exercise in bringing focus to student's future ambitions, goals and dreams. Students took to the sidewalks leading to venerable Pietrzycki High last week to boldly and visibly state their career goals, in chalk. The "Chalk Dream Walk" gave the students the chance to demonstrate what their highest aspirations and dreams consist of: "Start a band," "FBI Profiler," "Psychology," and...
DAYTON–Local members of Dayton Eagles Aerie No. 2618 continue to work inside the water- and smoke-damaged structure at 222 East Main while awaiting resolution of inspections by a realtor adjustor and insurance adjustors, according to Lupe Benavides, Trustee. Before the Aerie's insurance company will decide on the claim, Benavides said, an inspection by a realtor adjustor was required. That service, when ordered about three months ago, was scheduled solid for 90 days. The inspection occurred S...
ANATONE–Columbia County Undersheriff Robbie Patterson is recovering at home this week after spending a few days in a Lewiston, Id., hospital following a motorcycle accident on State Route 129, 25 miles south of Asotin, Wash., on September 21. Patterson was on a motorcycle ride with some friends on a day off when his 2002 Yamaha FZS10PL left the roadway on State Highway 129 at MP 11, reported the Washington State Patrol. Patterson, in an interview with the Dayton Chronicle, said the group was r...
“The relation of faith between subject and object is unique in every case. Hundreds may believe, but each has to believe by himself.” – W. H. Auden...
Ten Years Ago September 28, 2011 Chuck Amerein, who opened Hammerdown Fitness on Cameron Street in the Port of Columbia building formerly occupied by Columbia County Transportation, believes fitness is a sport in itself. Twenty-Five Years Ago September 25, 1996 Local group formed to establish a museum and interpretive center in our area. The object of the center/museum is to house local artifacts and to commemorate the ways of the Native Americans of this region, and possibly early settlers. Fifty Years Ago September 30, 1971 PARADE...
I try not to make this column too educational but sometimes there is a need that can’t be ignored. When ranchers and cowmen work their cowherd, they are often under pressure to cull cows that they have developed a peculiar fondness for. Their excuses for keepin’ the ol’ darlin’ can be pretty feeble. I present to you a list of excuses which can be used as a handy reference while yer standin’ there at the chute. “I always keep the roan cows. They’re good luck.” “She’s a good marker.” “She’ll be go...
DAYTON–As of Tuesday of this week, fire behavior has continued to be minimal, with a few interior smokes observed on the southwest corner of the fire near Godman Guard Station and to the south and southeast within the Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness, reports the Pomeroy Ranger District. The Northeast Oregon Type 3 Incident Management Team will transfer command of the Green Ridge Fire back to the Pomeroy Ranger District on Sunday, Sept. 26. Firefighters continue to patrol and mop up all containment lines on the west, north and eastern edges of the f...
To the editor, I have known Fred Crowe since he came to Dayton with his wife Genie. He had dedicated himself to this community and has served it in many ways. He was appointed and then elected to be a Commissioner for the Port of Columbia and he was appointed to the City Council when he moved from the country into town. He has regularly volunteered at the Liberty Theater and The Club after school program and Kiwanis. Fred Crowe grew up in a small town, much like Dayton, and focused his entire career on agriculture; administrating irrigation...
DAYTON–The Touchet Valley Arts Council (TVAC) will present puppeteer, musician, and interdisciplinary artist Dan Luce, to the Liberty Theater October 6-9. Luce will give a free presentation about his work and worldwide experiences on Wednesday, October 6 at 7 p.m., as well as at an assembly at Dayton Elementary School earlier that afternoon. Reserved seats are required (at the Liberty Theater website under special events, or at the Theater Box Office on Tuesday and Friday 2-5 p.m.) This special event will have full seating with masks r...
BREAKFAST Wed, Sept 29: Cheddar Omelet & Ham Patty, English Muffin, Fruit, Juice, Milk Thur, Sept 30: Waffles, Fruit, Juice, Milk Fri, Oct 1: Pancakes, fruit, juice, milk Mon, Oct. 4: Waffles, sausage, fruit, juice, milk Tue, Oct. 5: Muffins, yogurt, fruit, juice, milk Wed, Oct. 6: Scrambled eggs, biscuit, fruit, juice, milk Thur, Oct 7: Breakfast stick, fruit, juice, milk Fri, Oct 8: Cereal, fruit, juice, milk LUNCH Wed, Sept 29: BBQ Rib Sandwich, Veggies, Fruit, Milk Thur, Sept 30: Nachos, Veggies, Fruit, Milk Fri, Oct 1: Hotdogs, fries,...
Thur, Sept 30: Stew, Biscuit, Caesar Salad, Cooked, Apple Juice, Milk Tue, Oct 5: Sloppy Joe, Baked Beans, Coleslaw, Fruit, Milk Thur, Oct 7: Beef Stroganoff, Pickled Beets, Salad, Garlic Bread, Gelatin Salad, Milk Tue, Oct 12: Chili, Spinach Salad with Blueberries, Cornbread, Pie, Milk Thur, Oct 14: Spaghetti, Mixed Veggie, Salad, Garlic Bread, Fruit Jell-O, Milk...
DAYTON–A program to help people prepare for unexpected events in life is being offered by the Relief Society of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 12, at the church, 1114 S. 3rd Street, Dayton. The speakers will be a representative from Gravis Law, a law firm which has an office here in town and Craig Corbeill, the new funeral director/owner of Hubbard-Rogg Funeral Home, who succeeds long-time funeral director George Touchette. Program will take about one hour. All are welcome. For more information, c...
DAYTON–Firefighting equipment from Columbia County Districts 1 and 3 responded to a report of a field fire at about 7:30 p.m. Friday, September 17, on the ridge above the intersection of State Route 261 and Highway 12. The fire was apparently started by a hunter, according to District 3 Chief Jeromy Phinney. It rekindled early the next morning and firefighters were dispatched at 5:45 a.m. to extinguish the fire....
Cry Macho (based on the book) is directed by and stars Clint Eastwood as a one-time rodeo star and washed-up horse breeder. In 1978, he takes a job from an ex-boxx to bring the man's young son home and away from his alcoholic mom. Crossing rural Mexico on the way back to Texas, the unlikely pair faces an unexpectedly challenging journey, during which the world-weary horseman may find his own sense of redemption through teaching the boy what it means to be a good man. Some critics think Eastwood...
Fred Conner Gritman December 4, 1923–September 6, 2021 The world has lost another member of "The Greatest Generation". Fred Conner Gritman passed away on September 6, 2021 in Walla Walla with family by his side. Fred was born to Fred Scott and Jennie Conner Gritman on December 4, 1923 in Lewiston, Idaho. He joined sister Lillian at the family home. Sister Lucille was already married and Fred was an uncle to Dorthy when he was born. The family moved around a lot during his early years and a...
Brandy Rose Wilbur (Nelson) May 19, 1982-September 24, 2021 Brandy Rose Wilbur (Nelson) entered the nearer presence of our Lord on September 24, 2021 at the age of 39 due to a brief battle with covid. Brandy was a beloved mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and granddaughter and friend. Brandy was born to Sherri Lynn Nelson on May 19, 1982, in Dayton, Wash., and spent her years growing up in the Dayton area. Brandy was blessed to bring four beautiful children into this world: Anthony...
Earle D. Marvin July 24, 1943-August 30, 2021 Earle Marvin passed away on August 30, 2021, at the hospital in Portland, Ore., after fracturing his femur while battling pneumonia, with his children by his side. Earle Dedrick Marvin was born on July 24, 1943, in New York, NY, to Helen D. Marvin and S. Stephen Marvin. He lived in Poughkeepsie, NY, through the first eight years of his life then his parents moved to DeLand, Fla. He graduated from DeLand High School in 1961, and went on to earn a...
Betty Schirman August 5, 1928-September 25, 2021 Betty (Shockley-Zastrow) Schirman was ushered into heaven on September 25, 2021. She was born August 5, 1928, at the home of her aunt Mary on West Main street in Dayton, Wash., to Jessie and Charles Shockley. Betty attended Dayton public schools, graduating from high school with the class of 1947. In 1953 she became Mrs. Ray Zastrow. She and Ray raised three children - Elese, Deneann and Trent. Ray and Betty were owners and operators of Zastrow...
Thursday: Sunn, with a high near 74. Southeast wind 8 to 11 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Thursday night: A 30% chance of showers, mainly after 11 p.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. Southwest wind 7-10 mph. Friday: A 20% chance of showers before 11 a.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 66. Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 46. Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 71. Saturday night: Mostly clear, with a low around 48. Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 76....
WHITE SWAN–Wolfpack quarterback Monte Pettichord rallied his team with three second-quarter touchdowns to go from trailing 26-7 to holding a 27-26 lead at halftime, but White Swan scored twice in the third stanza with a good point-after and slipped by with a 48-21 EWAC league win here Friday, September 24. The Wolfpack plays its first home game tonight, Thursday, September 30, against Warden in Waitsburg. Kick off will be at an earlier 6 p.m. Next week, DW visits Tri-Cities Prep at Chiawana H...
MILTON-FREEWATER–Dayton-Waitsburg Wolfpack Volleyball suffered a devastating first-set loss against the Mac-Hi Lady Pioneers, but then they bounced back to win the second set with a strong performance, although they eventually dropped the match. DW is 0-5 on the season, 0-3 in EWAC league play. The Lady Wolfpack traveled to Warden last Tuesday (complete results next week) and face Tri-Cities Prep Thursday night in Dayton. On Saturday, October 2, they host Mac-Hi on the Dayton court for the reciprocal match. In their next game, Monday, O...
OLYMPIA–Washington State Parks has rescheduled its public meeting to share recommendations for long-term recreation and land use for three state parks in southeastern Washington. The meeting, originally scheduled for Oct. 5, will take place virtually on Tuesday, Oct. 19. Additionally, two in-person meetings will be held next month in two southeastern Washington towns. The parks, Palouse Falls, Lyons Ferry and Lewis and Clark Trail, are located in Franklin, Whitman and Columbia counties. The m...
