Articles from the December 5, 2019 edition
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Dayton's Josilyn Fullerton Queen of Pendleton Round-Up
PENDLETON–Dayton will be well-represented on the royal court of the Pendleton Round-Up with 2017 Dayton High School graduate Josilyn Fullerton being named the 2020 Round-Up Queen, and 2019 D.H.S. grad...
Dayton Days makes plans for 2020
DAYTON–At a Membership Meeting attended by about two dozen people, Dayton Days, Inc. voted to continue as a corporation and opted to put on a rodeo Memorial Day Weekend 2020. The November 25 m... Full story
Orozco sentencing hearing postponed
DAYTON–A hearing regarding the sentencing of Benjamin Orozco, who was convicted of second-degree murder and first-degree assault following a three-and-a-half day trial last August, has been p...
State group wants elected coroner in Columbia County
OLMPIA–The Washington Association of Coroners and Medical Examiners (WACME) wants all counties in Washington State to have a separately elected Coroner/Medical Examiner. Counties with smaller populations can elect a part time Coroner/Medical E...
COMMENTARY
Like a song taking you back in your mind to a different time and place, the recent dedication ceremonies commemorating the giant Green Giant on the valley's hillside, and the Highway 12 vehicle...
GODDESS OF THE HUNT
Diana, goddess of the hunt, stands as a Roman heroine to a long line of female hunters. Even today there are many who have followed in her spoor that deserve to have their name written in mythology....
CCHS looking for ways to recover $5,000 Texas patients' bad debts
DAYTON–Columbia County Health System (CCHS) presented a major concern about some bad debt that was written off from patients from Texas during last week’s meeting on December 3. During October 2019, Columbia County Health System approved $28,118 in...
What's New at School?
DAYTON-Thanksgiving break has treated us all very well this year. The high schoolers had a long break from school to enjoy Thanksgiving, preparations for the upcoming basketball season, and a...
County Commissioners Adopt Three Resolutions
DAYTON– The Columbia County Commissioners adopted three standard year-end resolutions during a regular meeting held on December 2. 2019-56 – The Basin Disposal rate for 2020 is $94.10 per ton. This is for delivery to Columbia County Transfer Station...
Fall Sports Awards set
DAYTON–The Dayton-Waitsburg Combine Fall Sports Awards Night will be at 7 p.m., Monday, December 9, in the Dayton Elementary School Multipurpose Room. A dessert banquet is planned prior to presentations of awards. The Booster Club will provide b...
School Menu
Breakfast Wed, Dec 4: Late Start, Cereal, Cheese Stick, Fruit, Juice, Milk Thur, Dec 5: Breakfast Sandwich, Fruit, Juice, Milk Fri, Dec 6: Yogurt Parfait: Flavored Yogurt, Granola, Fruit, Juice, Milk Mon, Dec 9: Scrambled Eggs, Bagel, Cream Cheese...
Holidays flying high after Christmas Kickoff
DAYTON–Despite crackling cold, folks ventured to Dayton last Friday and Saturday to enjoy the community's Christmas Kickoff and all that goes with it: shopping, smiles and laughter, the Bethlehem c...
Memoirs of a Newspaper Lady
Dail Butler was born near Medical Lake, Washington on February 26, 1900. Her mother died when she was three years old and her family moved to Renton, Washington. Her grandfather, James Wing Butler,...
From the Dayton Chronicle archives
Ten Years Ago December 2, 2009 Chairman Steven Woolley announces that the 2009-10 Study facilitated by Community Council is scheduled to begin December 8 and invites all interested to participate. The study will explore how the region’s economic v...
High School Students of the Month
DAYTON–High School teachers discuss and vote on Freshman, Sophomore, Junior and Senior students each month who demonstration good citizenship, all-around-effort and integrity. It is with pleasure t...
'Tis the Season…for Decorating Safely!
Olympia – Twinkling lights, beautiful garlands, and giant Christmas trees…nothing spreads cheer quite like holiday decorations. However, Christmas trees, candles, and decorations can create safety hazards. The State Fire Marshal’s Office urges Washi...
