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DAYTON–The Columbia County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) met with the department heads at the meeting on October 18, for to troubleshoot issues at hand. Charles Eaton of Public Works reported the county is experiencing road and bridge restrictions which are being ignored, causing damage, especially to bridges. "We're having a lot of problems with violations of our weight limits on our bridges," said Eaton. "It actually has caused damage, so we actually have three emergency situations. If we d...
The Homecoming Court for 2021 are from left to right, Freshmen Prince Jacob Sabin, and Princess Dakota Griffin; Sophomore Prince Wyntr McCauley and Princess Cayle Davis; Junior Prince Hudson Reser and Princess and Mohala Bramer, Senior Princes Tristian Cush and Damian Johnson and Princesses Mackenzie Faith and Elaina Gembala; and King Jesse Gant and Queen Aria Woodend. Read more about Homecoming in Trista Villaro's "What's New at School" on page 3. -Photo courtesy of Sarinda...
DAYTON–The Port of Columbia Commissioners appointed Genie Crowe to the District 2 vacancy left by Earle Marvin during the meeting on October 13. Crowe serves on the Port’s Touchet Valley Trail Steering Committee and has been a regular contributor at Blue Mountain Station, including the Co-op and other activities. She is also presently serving on the Touchet Valley Arts Council. Executive Director Jennie Dickinson announced after Crowe was sworn in that she is the first woman to hold a Port of Co...
STARBUCK–Columbia Pulp LLC has resumed operation of its first-of-its-kind mill located in here Idled between April, 2020 and June, 2021 due to the pandemic, the company used that time to implement numerous process improvements and has resumed production. Columbia Pulp is now steadily increasing wet lap production and improving quality for delivery to customers. In addition to a compelling sustainability story, the company has created over one hundred family-wage jobs while providing a revenue b...
DAYTON–A candidate for Dayton School Board has withdrawn her candidacy in the 2021 General Election and another candidate whose name appears on the ballot for Dayton City Council Position No. 5 has not withdrawn. Anna J. Berg’s name appears on the ballot for School Board Position No. 4, but she has withdrawn her candidacy. Contacted by the Dayton Chronicle, Berg said she has withdrawn from the race but did not do so in time for her name to be removed from the ballot. Also on the ballot for the School Board Position No. 4 is Aneesha Dieu. Ber...
DAYTON–In the Dayton Chronicle October 14, 2021 edition, Vicki Zoller was stated as running for School Board position No. 5. Instead, it should read Vicki Zoller running as write-in candidate for City Council Position No. 5....
“Accept the things to which fate binds you. And love the people with whom fate brings you together, but do wo with all your heart.” – Marcus Aurelius...
SPOKANE–Ben Carson, M.D., former Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary and renowned neurosurgeon was the keynote speaker at the Washington Policy Center Annual Dinner in here last Friday. Some of his remarks were enlightening and we share some of them here: "I actually very much dislike political correctness, and WOKEness, because it's antithetical to some of the founding principles of this nation, like freedom of speech. We should be able to talk the way we want to, we should be able t...
Do you ever give much thought to where your weaner steers and heifers go when you load’em on the truck or take ’em to the sale? You think maybe it’s like goin’ off to college? Stay in the dormitory, have a nice roommate who doesn’t bawl or stay up all night talking about the cute Charolais they met in the cafeteria. Maybe join a fraternity or sorority, Milka Dama Cow. Play intramural head butting, horn wrestling or pin the tail on the Holstein? They can learn a foreign language like Corriente...
To the editor, I am writing this letter in full support of Teeny McMunn for City Council. Teeny is a well-rounded, caring person. She has been a dedicated volunteer in many areas of life, including her church’s activities, breast cancer support, grief counseling and much more. Her broad business and education background would be of great value to the City of Dayton. Her only reason for being interested in this position is her honest desire to serve the community she loves. To help keep it be healthy and vibrant, and continuing to provide a g...
Over the past few weeks, we have been delighted to welcome Dayton Elementary, Middle and High school classes to tour the library and learn about all we have to offer. Students learned about how the library is organized using the Dewey Decimal System (now 145 years old), discovered the variety of items available in our Library of Things, and caught a glimpse of Dayton's history by viewing newspapers from our archives. If your class, group, or organization would like a tour of the library, send...
BREAKFAST Wed, Oct 20: Cheddar Omelet, Toast, Fruit, Juice, Milk Thur, Oct 21: Biscuits & Sausage Gravy, Fruit, Juice, Milk Fri, Oct 22: Cereal, Cheese Stick, Fruit, Juice, Milk Mon, Oct 25: Pancakes, Fruit, Juice, Milk Tue, Oct 26: Breakfast Stick, Fruit, Juice, Milk Wed, Oct 27: Muffins, Sausage, Fruit, Juice, Milk Thur, Oct 28: Bagels & Cream Cheese, Fruit, Juice, Milk Fri, Oct 29: Cinnamon Rolls, Cheddar Omelet, Fruit, Juice, Milk LUNCH Wed, Oct 20: Sub Sandwiches. Chips, Veggies, Fruit,...
An emotionally exhausted young mother confided to her friend that her children were so persistent and demanding that she would often lock herself in her bathroom just to get a moment’s peace. She longed for moments of quiet and relaxation. Likewise, there were times when Jesus was in great demand. Crowds often pressed upon Him, wanting His attention. On one occasion the house He was in was so crowded with people that men broke the roof apart to lower to Him their friend that needed healing. Jesus healed him. With so many demands placed on H...
Thur, Oct 21: Hamburgers, All Fixings, Potato Chips, Watermelon, Cookies, Milk Tue, Oct 26: Goulash, Green Beans, Salad, Garlic Bread, Peaches & Pears, Milk Thur, Oct 28: Chili Dog, Coleslaw, Spiced Apples, Milk Tue, Nov 2: Fish Sandwich, Potato Chips, Pickled Beets, Salad, Crisp, Milk Thur, Nov 4: Alice Springs Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Roll, Stewed Tomatoes., Oranges, Milk...
DAYTON–The past week was a very important week for the students of Dayton High School. The first few months of the school year, as usual, have brought us endless excitement and experiences, and most importantly; Homecoming. The theme of this year's Homecoming for Dayton and Waitsburg high schoolers was "Hollywood"; it was a very busy, yet enjoyable, week for DHS. Monday, the dress up theme of the day was " Gender Bender" which includes the boys dressing in a "feminine" fashion, and the girls i...
DAYTON–In the October 7, 2021 edition of the Dayton Chronicle, a quote attribution was incorrectly placed. The quote credited to Ashley Strickland of Emergency Management was actually a continued explanation given by Columbia County Auditor Anne Higgins. It should read: “Additional amendments presented were as follows, said Higgins. “Ashley [Strickland of Emergency Management and Dispatch] did not ask for an increase in Wages and Benefits, I just increased them on my own because it’s so low,” she continued....
Ten Years Ago October 19, 2011 The 4-H clubs Barnyard, Saddles & Spurs, and Rocking D Riders, the leaders, parents and volunteers are working hard to provide a Halloween Haunted Maze at the Columbia County Fairgrounds. The event is a community service project for the involved 4-H clubs and it is held to benefit the local Food Bank. Twenty-Five Years Ago October 16, 1996 Two Dayton High School graduates, Angela Carlton and Will Hitchens, were awarded scholarships from Washington State University’s College of Agriculture and Home Economics for t...
John A. Wood Sr. August 11, 1939- September 2, 2021 John A. Wood Sr., went to be with his Lord and Savior on September 2, 2021. "The peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. (John 14:27) John was born August 11, 1939, to Francis and Mabel Wood in Walla Walla, WA. Upon graduation from Waitsburg High School he proudly joined the Army Reserves as a medic. He married his high school sweetheart,...
Phyllis Harlan January 23, 1928–August 30, 2021 Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend Phyllis Harlan. 93 went to be in the arms of her Heavenly Father on Monday, August 30, 2021. Phyllis was born on January 23, 1928 in Dayton, Washington, the daughter of Mabel Lorene Carlson and Harry Washington Literal. She received her early education in Dayton, Wash., before graduating from Elgin High School in Elgin, Ill., with the Class of 1946. Throughout high school...
Eleanor Frances Strode Eleanor (Elly) Frances Strode passed away in Roanoke Virginia on September 16, 2021. She was 83 years old. She was born in Walla Walla on March 22, 1938. Eleanor graduated from Dayton High School in 1956 and from Washington State University in 1960. She worked as a foreign services agent for the US Government for her entire career. Her assignments took her to Korea, the Philippines, Viet Nam, Indonesia, and Japan. Upon retiring, she settled in Covington, Virginia where...
DAYTON- The City Council hear status reports on the three open city positions, a new Deputy Sheriff, completion of the Food Bank, and Front Street construction progress. Councilman Dain Nysoe inquired on the three open positions for the city; the City Planner, Public Works Director and Clerk Treasurer. Mayor Zac Weatherford said the city has received one application for the treasurer/city clerk position and two with another expected for the Public Works superintendent. Interviews are being...
Vicki Zoller Editor's Note: This reprinted candidate statement corrects incorrect information printed in the October 14 Dayton Chroincle. Vicki Zoller is a write-in candidate for City Council Position 5. Zoller's community contributions include serving as Chair of Blue Mountain Station Co-op Board, Chair of Friends of the Dayton Community Pool and Chair of the Columbia County Community Network, a 501(c)(3) umbrella for local community organizations. She is a volunteer photographer for the...
Aneesha Dieu Aneesha Dieu is a candidate for Dayton School Board Position 4. I am the wife of Tyler (Tiger) Dieu and the mother of 3 young boys. I have been part of Columbia County for 10 years after moving here from Pasco, Wash. Having a family has revealed the importance of faith, strength, morals, community, and education. Growing up in the public school system and knowing the youth are our future, I believe the education system needs to be on the front lines to fight for our children. What I...
Anna Berg Anna Berg has withdrawn her candidacy for Dayton School Board Position 4, although her name appears on the ballot....
