Articles from the September 30, 2021 edition
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Covid numbers falling, vaccinations rising
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 r...
Chalk Dream Walk
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...
Eagles Arie waiting on reports, insurance
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 a...
Undersheriff Robbie Patterson injured in motorcycle mishap
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 m...
Quote of the Week
“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... Full story
From the Dayton Chronicle archives
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...
On the Edge of Common Sense
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 hav...
Green Ridge fire at 61% containment and winding down
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, r...
Letters to the Editor
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...
Puppeteer, a Dayton native, comes to the Liberty Theater
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, O...
SCHOOL MENU
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,...
Senior Round Table
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...
Preparing for the unexpected
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 s...
Hunter sparks nighttime fire
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 s...
At The Theater
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...
OBITUARY
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 f...
OBITUARY
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...
OBITUARY
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...
OBITUARY
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...
Dayton Weekly Weather
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...
Wolfpack edged by White Swan
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 s...
Wolfpack Volleyball still hunting for first win
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. D...
Meeting to reveal long-term recommendations for Lewis & Clark Trail, Palouse Falls and Lyons Ferry rescheduled
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 v...
