Articles from the November 12, 2020 edition
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Brix & Brew fund raiser a success
DAYTON–All things considered, the 2020 Brix & Brew Fundraiser was a success for the Chamber of Commerce. The event, which is usually held in March but was postponed due to the coronavirus, enjoyed t...
Paige's Floral & Gifts up and running
DAYTON–One of Our Fair City's long-time institutions has changed ownership and name-but the vital products and services remain an important part of the community. And the mother-and-daughter combinati...
Green Giant?
For a day or so, the Touchet Valley's Green Giant was the "White Giant," after a storm Saturday, November 7, blanketed the region with a couple inches of wet, heavy snow. The Giant overlooks "The...
County COVID count at six
DAYTON–Columbia County's COVID-19 count stands at six positives as of November 2, 2020. There have been 15 individuals infected and recovered, according to the Columbia County Public Health D...
Columbia REA gives to local school
Starbuck School officials accepted a financial donation from Columbia REA recently, to help defray the expenses brought on by the coronavirus pandemic. Receiving the $1,500 gift on behalf of the...
Quote of the Week
“If you’re convinced that you can’t take it with you, it’s probably because you haven’t packed for a two-week vacation.” – Author Unknown... Full story
Commentary
It is interesting that the national media, which is already biased against conservatism due to influence in hyper-liberal political forces, has glossed over the Election Night improprieties and declared Joe Biden the winner. I just shake my head...
On the Edge of Common Sense
In hunting camp an outfitter reached down and stirred the fire. His client belched contentedly and said, “Might I inquire, That jerky you been chewin’ up… could I just try a bit? I fancy I’m a connoisseur with tongue and palate fit To ferret out the...
OPINION
OLYMPIA–When lawsuits are filed on behalf of agricultural workers, often, the first question should be: how will this lawsuit affect all workers and are all workers on board with those potential c...
Vacancies on Walla Walla Water Conservancy Board
Due to the resignation of Walla Walla County Water Conservancy Board members Alan Kottwitz and Mike Dobbins, the Walla Walla County Board of Commissioners is seeking applicants to fill these two vacancies. One must meet the requirements below and the...
Letters to the Editor Encouraged
The Dayton Chronicle’s Letter to the Editor space on the opinion page provides a forum for residents of Dayton and Columbia County to express their opinions and concerns about matters of public interest. Letters may be mailed to Editor, Dayton C...
Mystery Photo
Here's another installment of a Frontier Too Mystery Photo. This group of unidentified people was made from a photographic negative discovered in the renovation of the former Frontier Too Tavern at...
School Menu
BREAKFAST Wednesday, Nov 11 NO SCHOOL Veteran’s Day Thursday, Nov 12: Muffin, Cheddar Omelet, Fruit, Milk Friday, Nov 13: Cereal, Cheese Stick, Fruit, Milk Monday, Nov 16: Scrambled Eggs, Biscuit, Fruit, Milk Tuesday, Nov17: Cheddar Omelet, Toast, F...
HOSPITAL CORNER
By Shane McGuire CEO, Columbia County Health System DAYTON–The Columbia County Health System created a new position, Chief Operating Officer (COO) and announced Stephanie Carpenter, RN, BSN has accepted the job. While we continue in our focused effor...
What's New at School?
DAYTON-The high school athletes of here, as well as their fellow Waitsburg High athletes, were recently given the news that sports programs are on a slow path to recovery. This past week, the first...
Umatilla National Forest cautions visitors about fall forest conditions
PENDLETON–Umatilla National Forest officials ask forest visitors to use caution, plan ahead and know the weather and forest conditions before heading out into the woods. The Forest has already received snow in higher elevations this fall, and snow s...
Hospice offers holiday grief support
WALLA WALLA–Sometimes the holidays are not the most wonderful time of the year, especially if you are grieving. The holidays can be a very difficult time for people who have experienced the death of someone they love. Memories of good times and t...
WW County announces COVID-19 related death
WALLA WALLA–Walla Walla County health officials were notified that a local man in his 90s, who tested positive for COVID passed away. "We wish to express our deepest sympathy to his family and f...
From the Dayton Chronicle archives
Ten Years Ago November 10, 2010 C.W. & Friends, (Chelsea, Winston & Friends) is a new business at 139 E. Main St. The shop will offer dog grooming for all sizes as well as day care for your pampered pooch. Cindy Joy will be running the shop. The...
OBITUARY
Leonard Eugene Reser September 30, 1941-October 25, 2020 Leonard Eugene Reser, longtime Newport, Wash., resident, passed away October 25, 2020. Leonard was born September 30, 1941, to Gene and Fern...
OBITUARY
Jean Elizabeth Felts Jones May 12, 1927-November 3, 2020 Jean Elizabeth Felts Jones died November 3, 2020 at the age of 94 in Dayton, Wash., were she had lived since 1953. Jean was born on May 12,...
