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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 September 28. The Friends of the Pool have been moving forward with facilitating a path toward establishing a community aquatic center. The city and county have been without a pool since 2018, when it was closed due to structural and operational issues. The Friends of the Pool has paid over $25,000 f...
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 panel of representatives from a task force working to improve courthouse security in the State. County Treasurer Carla Rowe introduced State Treasurer Mike Pellicciotti, the Walla Walla and Columbia Counties Accessible Communities Advisory Committee Chair provided an annual update, and the Commission m...
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 recognition for Mills's assistance with a number of the CTUIR's interaction with the office. Mills was honored with a retirement reception at the Columbia County Courthouse Thursday, September 29, attended by about 35 well-wishers who stopped to extend congratulations and thanks for her 31 years of service...
“The secret to life is honesty and fair dealing. If you can fake that, you’ve got it made.” – Groucho Marx...
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 might be like for the typical urban dweller around 2050. He or she will live in a sparsely appointed apartment and either bicycle or take public transportation to a job. In Orwell’s dystopian novel “Nineteen-Eighty-Four,” protagonist Winston Smith’s job is to rewrite archives to, presumably, align wi...
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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 invited to attend this free event. Moderator of the forum will be CCRCC Chairman Fred White. Candidates for County Commissioner who are planning to attend include Charles Amerein and Jack Miller. Each will be given three minutes for a short introductory statement, then will field questions for up t...
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 sexual motivation, Judge Michael P. Price of Spokane ordered on July 11. The Attorney General's office recommended that Gallina be sentenced to the high end of the sentencing range of one to three months on each count to run consecutively for a total c...
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 business, a commitment to fiscal accountability and a record of accomplishments during his 3 ½ + years in office. We need Commissioner Amerein to continue to protect property rights, freedom, public safety and our wallets. He has stood strong...
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 the couple first met, the bride's parents, Steve and Carolyn Henderson's, place. They were joined with the groom's parents, Neena and Marc Souts, along with other family and many friends. As one might expect for the late summer, the weather seemed a bit unpredictable, even rained a bit, but it c...
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 subsequently shot the worst round in Open history, drawing the ire of the golfing elite, and becoming a folk hero in the process. The Rotten Tomatoes "tomato meter" is at 86% for this movie, and the audience score is 90% favorable. The website's critics...
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 Wed, Oct 12: Pancakes, Fruit, Juice, Milk Thur, Oct 13: Cereal, Fruit, Juice Milk Fri, Oct 14: Maple Bar, Scrambled Eggs, Fruit, Juice, Milk LUNCH Wed, Oct 5: Chicken Nuggets, Chips, Veggie, Fruit, Milk Thur, Oct 6: Max Sticks, Tomato Soup, Veggie,...
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 Chicken, Baked Beans, Carrots, Coleslaw, Brownie, Jice, Milk Thur, Oct 20: Beef Lasagna, Mix Veggies, Garlic Bread, Caesar Salad, Watermelon, Milk...
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 took place on stage wasn't God's ideal definition of beauty. God's Word describes beauty in a different way. We are told, "O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness". Holiness is God's gift of setting us apart for Himself. It has nothing to do with...
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 member of the Upper Whetstone Fleecers, a member of Pioneer Posse, Eastern Washington Junior Rodeo Association, and Valley Girls Barrel Racing Association. Twenty-Five Years Ago October 1, 1997 Raelynn Rinehart, president, and Yolanda Smith, vice-president of the 4-H Wranglers Club appeared before...
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 graduating from Pietryzski High School in 1942. She then moved to Seattle to work for Boeing during World War II. Ula was one of the original “Rosie the Riveters,” building aircraft during the war. In 1944 she moved to Lubbock, Tex., where she married her high school sweetheart Donald “Gene” Turner, who...
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 Assisted Living facilities during the meeting on September 28. CCHS completed the Medicare repayment last month according to the financial report provided by CFO Matt Minor at the September 28 meeting. This allows the system to have more cash on hand...
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, October 8, for a 1 p.m. matchup. After TCP's go-ahead touchdown, the Jaguars successfully executed an on-side kick, which put the Wolfpack defense back on the field, where they stopped TCP on a fourth-and-11 at the DW 19-yard line. Monte Pettichord broke a 46-yard play, TCP's Owen Janke making the t...
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 then hits the road to Walla Walla Valley Academy next Tuesday, October 11. TriCities Prep visits on Thursday, October 13 at Dayton. The young Wolfpack, made up of four juniors, four sophomores and two freshmen, gave the Lady Cougars a good fight in the first set, being in the hunt before stumbling in t...
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 and Mattilynn Carter. Not pictured: Laney Crow and Suri Vela. -Chronicle photo...
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 his face and hand during the incident, but found the fortitude to drive himself to a nearby hospital before being airlifted to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle for treatment. Trooper Atkinson's road to recovery will now continue with his family, f...
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 associated road and trail closures will go into effect prior to and during burn operations, which typically take 2-5 days to complete. Hunters are advised to plan ahead and avoid camping in the designated prescribed burn areas during the 2022 hunting season. Frequent, low-intensity fire is essential for hea...
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 organization. These donations will be taken in through October 21. Please join the staff at BEW in Dayton that day for refreshments....
