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DAYTON–The Columbia County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) accepted Public Health Administrator Martha Lanman's resignation, approved Resolution 2021-44 amending the 2021 budget, and learned Emergency Management and Dispatch Center Director Ashley Strickland increased Wages and Benefits in his department that did not necessitate a budget amendment during the meeting on October 4. Lanman, who served in the Whitman County Public Health Department and an eleven-year veteran with the Columbia C...
The sun was shining and skies were blue the other day when the Chronicle lens captured Touchet Valley Arts Council volunteer Glen Mendel replacing the lettering on the Liberty Theater marquee. Temperatures in the Touchet Valley have been angling downward as Fall gets underway. The organization's traditional fall musical, which was to be "The Sound of Music," is in a holding pattern for the time being, with producers looking to stage the musical in May, 2022....
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. State p...
GARFIELD COUNTY–The Green Ridge Fire within the Wenaha-Tucannon wilderness remains at 61% contained over a 43,694-acre area. The July 7, 2021 lightning-caused fire continues to be minimal, particularly with recent cooler temperatures and some light precipitation. The interior smokes remain visible as unburned fuels are consumed, primarily on the southwest corner of the fire near Godman Guard Station and to the south and southeast within the Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness. Firefighters continue to patrol and mop up all containment lines on the west,...
“I noticed that nothing I never said ever did me any harm.” – Calvin Coolidge... Full story
Update October 4, 2021: The Cares Website continues to experience problems and periods of long downtime. After last year’s abject failure to deliver an unemployment benefit system capable of handling the unemployment claims of Washington residents and losing $650 million taxpayer dollars to a Nigerian scam, you may be shocked to learn the Employment Security Department (ESD) was trusted with administering the state mandated Long-Term Care Insurance program that begins in January 2022. The f...
Astrology is one of those wonderful pseudo-sciences like naturopathy or cattle futures that anybody with an imagination can rapidly become an expert in. I have taken it upon myself to devise my own astrological symbols. If there is some question which sign you were born under, just ask a friend. I present them to you now. OKRA—People born under the sign of Okra are slippery, smooth talkin’ and slick. Without self-restraint they can slide right over on their face. Okras make good molasses sal...
To the editor, I am writing this letter in regards to what is happening in our city and county and throughout the state and country. The divisiveness I am seeing is heartbreaking and non-productive. There are so many amazing and great people in Dayton that have the ability to work together to ensure Dayton and Columbia County remains a wonderful place to live. This is not an “us” and “them” letter. This letter is a plea to stop the craziness, the attacks, and the divisiveness. There are several leaders, organizers, and citizens of Dayton...
Keeping spirits up among the student body and fans at last Thursday's first home game of the 2021 football season were these members of the Dayton-Waitsburg Wolfpack Cheer Squad. In fact, the bleachers were pretty full as Wolfpack football took on the Warden Cougars, but lost 54-0. Sports coverage for Wolfpack football and volleyball starts on page 4. From left Suri Vela, Ami Wyatt, Laney Crow and Brooklyn Smith. Not pictured: Tayla King. Advisor for the cheer squad is Vickie Hamann. -Chronicle...
BREAKFAST Wed Oct 6: Scrambled Eggs, Biscuit, Fruit, Juice, Milk Thur, Oct 7: Breakfast Stick, Fruit, Juice, Milk Fri, Oct 8: Cereal, Fruit, Juice, Milk Mon, Oct 11: Breakfast Burrito, Nacho Cheese Sauce, Fruit, Juice, Milk Tue, Oct 12: Cheddar Omelet, Toast, Fruit, Juice, Milk Wed, Oct 13: Biscuits, Sausage Links, Fruit, Juice, Milk Thur, Oct 14: Bagel, Cream Cheese, Fruit, Juice, Milk Fri, Oct 15: Maple Bar, Scrambled Eggs, Fruit, Juice, Milk LUNCH Wed, Oct 6: Chili, Corn Bread, Veggies, Fruit, Milk Thur, Oct 7: Pulled Pork Sandwich, Fries,...
PENDLETON–With increased containment and reduced fire activity on the Forest, Umatilla National Forest officials will reopen National Forest lands on Wednesday, Oct. 6, leaving five roads temporarily closed to public access on the Pomeroy Ranger District. All closures associated with the Elbow Creek Fire on the Walla Walla Ranger District have been lifted. The remaining closures are in effect to protect public and firefighter safety. Hazards along the closed roads include burned or dead trees, erosion, unstable road or trail surfaces, u...
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 Tue, Oct 19: BBQ Chicken, Baked Beans, Carrots, Coleslaw, Cornbread, Brownie, Juice, Milk Thur, Oct 21: Hamburgers, All Fixings, Potato Chips, Watermelon, Cookies, Milk...
No Time to Die is the swan song for Daniel Craig as James Bond, and this movie has lots of action and adventure. Many critics are saying this is Craig's best, and also most sensitive, Bond. The movie begins with Bond having left active service and enjoying a tranquil life in Jamaica. His peace is short-lived when his old friend Felix Leiter from the CIA turns up asking for help. The mission to rescue a kidnapped scientist turns out to be far more treacherous than expected, leading Bond onto the...
DAYTON–Last week's volleyball matches were both three-set losses for the Dayton-Waitsburg Lady Wolfpack volleyball squad. DW is now 0-6 overall, 0-5 in league, and has a break in the schedule this week before hosting River View in Dayton on Monday, October 11, first serve at 6:30 p.m. That's the start of a busy week for the Lady Wolfpack as they turn right around and play challenging WWVA the next night, Tuesday, Oct. 12 in College Place. Then it's back home Thursday, Oct. 14 for a H...
WAITSBURG–The Warden Cougars came to town and went home with a 54-0 win over the Dayton-Waitsburg Wolfpack in a game that started out looking to be a fairly even contest. The game was played here Thursday, September 30. The Wolfpack is now 1-2 overall, 0-1 in conference play as they anticipate visiting TriCities Prep this Friday in Pasco at the Chiawana H.S. football field. Kick off will be at 7 p.m. "We knew exactly what Warden runs and had a really good game plan for stopping Warden on its fir...
Nancy Gertrude Lieber Hatfield September 9, 1928–September 18, 2021 Nancy Gertrude Lieber Hatfield (93), long time resident of Dayton, peacefully went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on September 18, 2021 with family by her side. Nancy was born on September 9, 1928 in Omaha, Nebraska to Earl and Emily Lieber. She was the second of four children in her family and the last living sibling. Nancy had many fond memories and stories from growing up on a farm, during the Depression, i...
Eleanor Frances Strode Eleanor (Elly) Frances Strode passed away in Roanoke Virginia on September 16, 2021. She was 83 years old. Eleanor graduated from Dayton High School in 1956 and from Washington State University in 1960. She worked as a foreign services agent for the U.S. Government for her entire career. Her assignments took her to Korea, the Philippines, Viet Nam, Indonesia, and Japan. Upon retiring, she settled in Covington, Va., where she enjoyed gardening, travel to the coast and her pets. Proceeding her death were her parents...
Patricia Diane Leid September 23, 1932-October 3, 2021 Patricia Diane Leid, a lifelong Dayton area resident, passed away Sunday, October 3, 2021 at the Booker Rest Home in Dayton, where she had made her home for the last ten years. Pat was born in Dayton, Wash., to Roy and Mattie Sanders Woodworth on September 23, 1932; the youngest of three in the family. She had two older brothers, Clyde and Wallace. Pat graduated from Dayton High School in 1950. She met Mickey Leid on a blind date. They married on September 2, 1950. Pat and Mickey made...
Ten Years Ago October 5, 2011 Leadership, teamwork, support of athletic teams as well as the pursuit of skills of excellence and safety are the core principles of the National Cheerleading Association and it is what new Dayton High School cheer coach AJ Walker instills in the squad. Mayor Craig George, on behalf of the City of Dayton, received a check from Bill Clemens, Regional Community Manager for Pacific Power, in the amount of $3,500. The grant funds will be used to install a flashing sign near Main and 5th Street. Blue Mountain Lanes new...
