Articles from the October 6, 2022 edition
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Informational forum held for Dayton community pool
DAYTON–The Friends of the Pool held a public forum workshop in an effort to seek input as to the type of swimming facility the community would support at the Dayton Elementary multi-purpose room S...
BOCC approves Environmental Health position
DAYTON–The Columbia County Commissioners approved a job description and salary to establish an Environmental Health position for Public Health during the October 3 meeting. They also heard from a p...
Retiring Assessor Honored with Reception
Retired Columbia County Assessor Chris Mills was presented this beautiful Pendleton Woolen Mills blanket from the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, by Jerry Middel, in...
Quote of the Week
“The secret to life is honesty and fair dealing. If you can fake that, you’ve got it made.” – Groucho Marx... Full story
Commentary
If you haven’t heard of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, I suggest you look into that group of hyper-wealthy people who are, in just a few words, bent on enslaving mankind. The Forum has a video on its website that promotes what life m...
Local Republicans to sponsor Candidate Forum October 13
By Loyal Baker DAYTON–The Columbia County Republican Central Committee (CCRCC) will hold a Candidate Forum at 7 p.m., Thursday, October 13, 2022, at the Dayton High School Auditorium. The public is i...
Former judge sentenced to 15 months
ASOTIN–Former Garfield County Superior Court Judge Scott D. Gallina was sentenced to 15 months in prison after accepting a plea bargain and pleading guilty to two charges: third-degree assault with sexual motivation and fourth-degree assault with s...
Letters to the Editor
To the editor, Because of his dedication, integrity and honesty, I am voting to re-elect Chuck Amerein for Columbia County Commissioner District 3. Commissioner Amerein has a deep local knowledge of Columbia County, a respect for rural life and...
WEDDING
DAYTON–Andrew Souts and Savonnah Henderson were joined in marriage at a country celebration among friends and family on September 3, 2022. The wedding was set at the very place on the North Touchet t...
At The Theater
The Phantom of The Open tells the story of Maurice Flitcroft (Mark Rylance), a dreamer and unrelenting optimist who managed to gain entry to The British Open Golf Championship Qualifying in 1976, despite never having played a round of golf. He...
SCHOOL LUNCH MENU
Breakfast Wed, Oct 5: Bagels, Cream Cheese, Fruit, Juice, Milk Thur, Oct 6: Omelet, Toast, Fruit, Juice, Milk Fri, Oct 7: Waffles, Fruit, Juice, Milk Mon, Oct 10: Muffins, Omelet, Fruit, Juice, Milk Tue, Oct 11: Breakfast Stick, Fruit, Juice, Milk...
Senior Round Table
hur, Oct 6: Beef Stroganoff, Pickled Beets, Salad, Garlic Bread, Bananas, Milk Tue, Oct 11: Chili, Spinach Salad with Blueberries, Cornbread, Cookie, Milk Thur, Oct 13: Spaghetti, Green Beans, Garlic Bread, Salad, Fruit Jell-O, Milk Tue, Oct 18: BBQ...
Pastor's Corner
Years ago, a fellow named Bert Parks hosted the Miss America Pageant on TV. Once the Beauty Pageant winner was named, he would sing "There she is, Miss America! There she is, our ideal!" The words "our ideal" may not fit very well. The parade that...
From the Dayton Chronicle archives
Ten Years Ago October 3, 2012 Josilyn Fullerton of Dayton was crowned the new 2013 Jr. Miss Rodeo Washington during the Moses Lake Round-up. Josilyn, 13, is the daughter of Greg and Nikki Fullerton and attends Dayton Middle School. She is a six-year...
Obituary
Ula Mae Turner December 3, 1923–August 31, 2022 Ula Mae Turner passed August 31, 2022, at Walla Walla Veterans home. Ula Mae Turner was born in Dayton, Wash., to Jim and Nina Baldridge Hillhouse on December 3, 1923. She attended school in Dayton grad...
Keeping on top of all facets at CCHS
DAYTON-The Columbia County Health System (CCHS) board was updated on Medicare repayment and other incoming income; advised of a new Dental Clinic hire; needs for advancing the childcare facility; and the forecast to a fully operational Rivers Walk...
TCP Jaguars bite Wolfpack 20-16
WAITSURG–A fourth-quarter touchdown lifted the TriCities Prep Jaguars over Dayton-Waitsburg 20-16, giving the Wolfpack its first loss of the season. DW (0-1, 4-1) visits Mabton next Saturday, O...
Warden bests young Wolfpack squad
DAYTON–The Warden Lady Cougars challenged the Dayton-Waitsburg Lady Wolfpack and went away with a three-set win here Tuesday, September 27. DW played River View at home Wednesday, October 5, and t...
Keeping the Wolfpack Football Crowd Excited
Dayton-Waitsburg Wolfpack Cheer Squad was keeping the fans enthused during DW's game against TriCity Prep last Friday. From left: Chasity Paddock, Alyssa Hollingsworth, Cedar Stegall, Beatrix Karl...
Injured WSP trooper home to continue recovery from shooting
WALLA WALLA–Washington State Patrol (WSP) Trooper Dean Atkinson Jr. is returning home to continue his recovery from multiple gunshot wounds sustained on Sept. 22, 2022. Trooper Atkinson, a five-year veteran of the WSP, suffered gunshot wounds to h...
Fall prescribed burn plan to be implemented
PENDLETON—Fire management officials on the Umatilla National Forest are preparing to implement the Forest’s fall prescribed burn plan, which could impact camping and hunting opportunities in several hunting units across the Forest. Any ass...
Bank of Eastern Washington Collects Coats for Kids
DAYTON–The Bank of Eastern Washington (BEW) branch in Dayton is collecting winter coats for local children, grade school ages and up. Donations of new or gently used coats are appreciated and they will be given to the local Project Timothy o...
