Articles from the October 21, 2021 edition
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Commissioners address departmental issues
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 c...
Homecoming goes Hollywood
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...
Genie Crowe appointed to Port vacancy
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 Steerin...
Columbia Pulp resumes production
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 n...
Berg, Hovrud on General Election ballot; Berg has withdrawn from race but Hovrud has not
DAYTON–A candidate for Dayton School Board has withdrawn her candidacy in the 2021 General Election and another candidate whose name appears on the ballot for Dayton City Council Position No. 5 has not withdrawn.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...
CORRECTION
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....
Quote of the Week
“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...
Commentary
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. S...
On the Edge of Common Sense
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 dormito...
Letters to the Editor
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, g...
Library News
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...
SCHOOL LUNCH MENU
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,...
PASTOR'S CORNER
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. L...
SENIOR ROUND TABLE
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...
What's New at School?
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 m...
Correction
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 H...
From the Dayton Chronicle archives
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...
OBITUARY
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...
OBITUARY
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,...
OBITUARY
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...
City still wrangling with internal changes
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...
General Election Candidate
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...
General Election Candidate
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...
General Election Candidate
Anna Berg Anna Berg has withdrawn her candidacy for Dayton School Board Position 4, although her name appears on the ballot....
