Articles from the October 15, 2020 edition
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DW sports practices to start October 19
DAYTON–Superintendent Guy Strot provided updates on the return of athletic practices on October 19-November 27 with basketball season starting December 28 and the roofing project in the elementary s...
$7.2 million flood damages assessment
DAYTON–County road damages from the February flooding has been assessed at $7.2 million of which Columbia County's portion is $1.3 million over the next two years, as a match requirement for f...
Parks & Recreation Irrigation Upgrade receives grant
The Pacific Power Foundation awarded a $2,500 grant to Columbia County to support its Parks and Recreation Irrigation Upgrade, specifically, its Phase 2 Reservoir Construction. Sean Thurston, right,...
Flood Control Zone District Funding Proposal on the November Ballot
By Chuck Eaton Columbia County Public Works Director Special to the Dayton Chronicle DAYTON–Columbia County's Flood Control Zone District (FCZD), created to establish a county-wide response to the t...
Classic Cars Come to Town
DAYTON–An impromptu cruise rumbled through town Saturday, October 3, with 12 classic vehicles coming to Dayton. The cruisers parked two rows of cars in front of Tom and Glennda Hargrave's home, g...
Quote of the Week
“Trust your own instinct. Your mistakes might as well be your own, instead of someone else’s.” – Billy Wilder... Full story
Guest Commentary
As the wolf population in Washington state reaches a population considered “recovered” in many parts of the state, the experience of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation managing wol...
On the Edge of Common Sense
I was sittin’ in the back row of a beautiful little church in a mountain town in the Rockies. I was there for the wedding of a daughter of good friends. As the service progressed, my attention was dra...
Chamber's Trick or Treat Main Street seeking candy donations
DAYTON–The Dayton Chamber of Commerce’s Trick or Treat Main Street will be a drive-through event due to COVID-19 precautions, announced Chamber Manager Molly Weatherill-Tate. The Chamber is requesting candy donations for the event. Donations can be...
What's New at School?
DAYTON–It was announced by Superintendent Guy Strot, through an email on October 11, that Dayton and Waitsburg sports will have their first practice and conditioning starting Monday, October 19. T...
Fine tuning fairground protocols
DAYTON–The Board of Columbia County Commissioners (BOCC) decided to disallow the use of the white barn at the fairgrounds for hay storage by horse stall renters presently until the new rental a...
SCHOOL MENU
Breakfast Wednesday, Oct 14: Waffles, Cheddar Omelet, Fruit, Milk Thursday, Oct 15: French Toast, Fruit, Milk Friday, Oct 16: Pita with Scrambled Eggs & Sausage, Fruit, Milk Monday, Oct 19: Cheddar Omelet, Toast, Fruit, Milk Tuesday, Oct 20: Waffle,...
HOSPITAL CORNER
The full answer from a headache specialist: Q: Should I worry if I get a headache only one side? A: Headaches can come in many forms. Because the way you experience headaches can vary (and so do their underlying causes), you should make sure...
Letters to the Editor
To the editor, Perry Dozier, as a county commissioner and citizen, has provided many benefits to our communities. The completion of 7th Street rebuilds in Waitsburg with streets, sidewalks, etc. was aided by Perry, while a commissioner, to secure...
Commissioner seeks solution to stall renters' issue
DAYTON–County Commissioner Chuck Amerein called an unofficial Stall Renters meeting October 6, 2020 with the intention of finding resolution of issues to differences between two groups renting h...
Obituary
Thomas Earl Groom, Jr. September 6, 1937–October 8, 2020 Thomas Earl Groom, Jr., fondly known as Bud, went to his cabin in Glory Land, Thursday, October 8, 2020 with his family by his side. Bud reside... Full story
From the Dayton Chronicle archives
Ten Years Ago October 13, 2010 Energy-efficient dome home, which measures 2,600 square feet, is located at 346 S. Touchet, monolithic Dome homes all across the United States, are open for tours as part of the 10th annual Fall Dome Home Tour. Homecomi...
2020 Columbia County Fair - Still Life Exhibits
Isabelle Anderson: blue; Maddox Anderson: blue; Zoey Anderson: blue; Jessie Atteberry: blue; Harlee Coulston: Cloverbud; Kellen Coulston: blue; Delaynee Cox: blue; Jaycee Cox: blue; Sara Cranmer: red... Full story
