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DAYTON–The Dayton School District closed Friday, December 13, due to elevated absentees, and the Starbuck School District independently opted for early dismissal as well. Over the week, absentee rates rose well above 10%, and on Friday, December 13, Dr. Lewis Neace, Public Health Physician, encouraged school closure as a precautionary measure. In addition, all sport events were canceled as well. The past week has experienced an influx of flu and respiratory illnesses. Dr. Neace thought it b...
DAYTON–Due to Christmas and New Year's Day falling on Wednesday this year, deadlines for the December 26 and January 2 editions of the Dayton Chronicle will be early. The temporary deadline for both weeks will be 5 p.m. Friday prior to each edition. For the December 26 newspaper, the deadline will be Friday, December 20. For the January 2, 2025, edition, the deadline will be Friday, December 27. Merry Christmas!...
DAYTON–The Historic Depot Museum will again host Children's Story Time, and other holiday festivities during the Christmas Kick-off on Friday and Saturday November 29 and 30. Families are welcome to enjoy a special holiday experience with Children's Story Time at the Depot, happening on Friday, November 29 at 12 p.m. and 2 p.m., then Saturday, November 30 at 12 p.m. Each child will receive a candy cane, and a holiday themed book courtesy of Friends of the Dayton Memorial Library. The Depot w...
I have been watching and listening to arguments over the presumptive utilization of a governing plan called Project 2025. I have read most of Project 2025. Yes, it takes an extreme position, and some parts are bold. Each election cycle, the Heritage Foundation typically authors a new position paper, such as Project 25, to make corrective alignments aimed more with how the United States Constitution was written and intended. Project 2025 has NOT been adopted by any president, in whole, that I know of, or has anyone solicited the Heritage...
DAYTON–The Columbia County Park and Recreation Pool District will make an informational presentation regarding the District's Proposed Excess Levy at a Town Hall meeting, set at the Dayton Multipurpose Room Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 6 p.m. "Let's make a big splash in our community," urges Commission Chair Diane McKinley. "Please be part of fostering a sense of wellbeing for all residents of Columbia County. Your help is needed to promote physical and emotional fitness for our community." C...
DAYTON–The Granny Caravan is coming to Flour Mill Park on August 29 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Come meet with Roz Luther and Shirley Grossman for meaningful conversation about politics, initiatives, policies, and the upcoming general election. They are extending an invitation to every person here because they are worried about the polarization of our society. They want to change the trajectory and bridge that gap. Two Spokane octogenarians Grossman and Luther, "are on their remarkable journey to b...
Labor Day is a very busy end-of-summer vacation time of year where many take the boat out for the last time, have a back yard BBQ and pool party with friends and family, or grab their gear to head for the mountains, or ocean, or some other destination for the three-day holiday. I also see it signify the beginning of the type of clothing color one wears--no white after Labor Day (an old-money, wealthy-set custom that set the elitists apart from the working class), schedule your sprinkler system blow-out, chimney inspections, furnace checks,...
DAYTON–Long time and now retired Dayton School District teacher Gordon Gerlitz was celebrated for refurbishing his one hundredth computer, which he in turn donated back into the community at Locally Nourished recently. Gerlitz's experience began around 1977, when he used a Radio Shack TRS 80 and Commodore 64 to introduce computers to his students. Naturally, upon his retirement in 2000, the obvious next step was to start a computer business which was the birth of G Whiz Computing in 2010, which...
By Loyal and Charlotte Baker DAYTON–This July marked the tenth anniversary of the change of ownership of Dayton's and Columbia County's weekly community newspaper, the Dayton Chronicle. Loyal and Charlotte Baker took over publishing duties from 30-year publisher Jack Williams in early July, 2014. Williams enjoyed a few weeks of retirement before health issues arose and he passed away July 8, 2014. The Bakers operated the 147-year-old business, which includes a full-service print shop, at the C...
DAYTON–The first annual Chamber of Commerce Music Festival is planned in the parking lot area behind Dingle's of Dayton on August 17, 2024 at 3-9 p.m. Dayton's first Music Festival has a line-up of performances including Calico Bones at 3-3:45 p.m., The Dave Paul Trio at 4-5:30 p.m. followed by Zac Grooms 3 at 6-9 p.m. This is a free family music event with local food vendors to purchase hot dogs or hamburgers or a tasty doughnut plus plenty of fun. The event will take place in the city p...
POMEROY––A North Ford, Idaho, man was transported to St. Joseph Regional Medical Center with injuries sustained in a one-vehicle rollover August 1. Thomas J. Gray, 73, was westbound on SR 12 six miles west of Pomeroy when his 2003 ford left the roadway and rolled. Cause of accident was driving with wheels off roadway. Gray was using a seatbelt and the vehicle was totaled. Drugs or alcohol are not involved, according to Trooper Steve T. Jackson of the Washington State Patrol....
By Loyal and Charlotte Baker DAYTON–We got out of Algebra II to watch the Watergate Hearings in the spring of 1974 (fifty years ago!) but were more concerned with other things as sixteen-year olds. Later in August, my vacationing aunt and uncle and cousins paid a visit to me on the job at the Green Giant Cannery, mentioning, oh, by the way, Nixon resigned. Except for it being my birthday, which was usually celebrated in the harvest field with birthday buddy Wincel Abel, August 9 was not that momentous to me that summer of 1974. I heard Nixon h...
During the heat of summer, a cooling center is available at the library at 111 S. 3rd St., Dayton most days of the week. If you find yourself needing relief from the high temperatures this summer, the Dayton Library is the place to find relief. They are open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday at 12 p.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. In addition, water is available complimentary of the Columbia County Public Health Department. As a reminder, kid...
STARBUCK–Fort Walla Walla Camp 3 of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War will hold a dedication ceremony of a new tombstone for the Union Veteran George Wood at the Starbuck Cemetery on July 27 at 11:30-11:40 a.m. Lunch and business meeting at the Starbuck Church is open to the public at 12:15 p.m. For those who have questions, or need more information, contact Don Jameson, Camp Commander FWW 3 at 509-945-0549 or www.suvpnw.org...
DAYTON–The Dayton Adventist Church will host “Kid Survival Camp” each Wednesday at the Columbia County Fairgrounds beginning July 17 through August 7 at 9 a.m., and at the Adventist Church at 1525 S. 4th. St, on August 14 at 9 a.m. This unique Vacation Bible School study of the biblical character Daniel, the great survivor will provide attendees an opportunity to hear from the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office talking about personal and water safety along with a free lifevest; the Columbi County Fire District No. 3 will share informa...
DAYTON–Foodstock 2024 is here again and celebrated at the Blue Mountain Station, 700 Artisan Way on July 20 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Foodstock will have groovy food from R&B BBQ, Co-op food specials, Mi Pueblito, Raspados Garcia frozen fruit, a beer garden, music by Dr. Terry from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and Vintage from 1-4 p.m. Fun stuff to do while there is a splash down water slide, tie-dye shirts, friendship bracelets, face painting; wine, cider and premium liqueur tasting; shopping the wares o...
GARFIELD and COLUMBIA COUNTIES–Ballots are scheduled to be mailed on July 19 for the August 6, 2024, Primary Election. County election officials advise voters, when the ballot is received and the voter is ready to vote, that the instructions be carefully followed. If you are unsure of the signature on your registration record, call the Elections Office in your county. If you are out of town during the election period, Garfield County residents should call 509-843-1411 and Columbia County r...
DAYTON–The Kids Summer Lunch Program has changed location to the library beginning July 8. Lunches served on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, will now be served in the downstairs children’s section at the library. This change is possible due to the library now being fully staffed. Further, this change offers some important improvements, including a consistent lunch location, familiar to the kids; consistent staffing, also familiar to the kids a closer tie-in to the events and activities of the Summer Reading Program All lunches continue to be pro...
MOSES LAKE–The State 4-H Livestock Judging hosted 15 counties, including Garfield and Columbia County was held June 29 at Grant County Fairgrounds. Local team members placed well as a team and individually. In the Junior division, team members Aubree Ledgerwood, Hadley Hames, Kendyl Tetrick, and Ellie Hall placed in goats, and Aubree Ledgerwood received first individual; in sheep, the team placed first, and Kendyl Tetrick first place, Aubree Ledgerwood third, and Ellie Hall fifth. In the beef di...
DAYTON–The Friends of the Library (FOL) will sponsor a Kids Free Summer Lunch Program served at the local United Methodist Church and Columbia County Rural Library beginning July 1. Youngster between the ages 0-16 are welcome to partake in a free lunch program each Monday, Wednesday, and Friday starting July 1 and ending August 26. The meals will be prepared by hospital kitchen, purchased by FOL, then served free to all those who attend, and must be eaten on site. Monday and Friday at the U...
DAYTON–The 4th Annual Fourth of July Picnic in the Park is planned at the Pietrzycki City Park on Thursday, July 4 at 12-4 p.m. This hosted event offers, food, games, silent auction, and a few candidates. Mark your calendars. This year's free family Fourth of July Picnic in the Park, hosted by the Columbia County Republican Central Committee and the Columbia County Conservatives, will offer up hot dogs, watermelon, treats, games, a bounce house with slide, dunk tank, and silent auction. C...
WALLA WALLA–Kailey Newhouse graduated Magna Cum Laude from Walla Walla Community College with a Bachelor's of Business Management Entrepreneurship Concentration; and an Associate of Applied Science in Accounting Technology. WWCC held commencement exercises June 8 at 10 a.m. in the grass area outside of the Warrior Dome for students seeking Associate and Bachelor degrees. Newhouse, a former Dayton High School 2019 graduate, and Dayton Chronicle High School Correspondent, finishes her studies w...
DAYTON–Members of the 2024 graduating class from Dayton High School, and alumni set to receive additional scholarships for their university studies will be honored at the Dayton School District's Scholarship Night at the Columbia County Fairgrounds Pavilion at 6 p.m. on Thursday, June 6, 2024. The dessert reception event will honor Class of 2024 seniors receiving scholarships. The reception will be hosted by the D.H.S. Junior Class as a fund raiser. Scholarship recipients will receive their a...
By Loyal and Charlotte Baker DAYTON–The 2024 Dayton Days-Columbia County Fair Rodeo, this Friday and Saturday, May 24 and 25, will not only feature plenty of Western livestock action and thrills, it will also be more affordable as ticket prices have been reduced to encourage families to attend this year's two performances of buckin', snortin' hide and hair. The 2024 edition of the Dayton Days Rodeo will be dedicated to the late Tim Donohue, who passed away in January, and who served as president...
DAYTON and POMEROY–Several 4-H and FFA members competed at the Jr. Livestock Show of Spokane the first week of May. Delaynee Cox of Dayton, wins Reserve Champion in showmanship, and Jaycee Cox is with her white calf winning the FFA Grand Champion Prospect Steer. Ellyson Hall took third place 4-H Market Lamb, a blue ribbon with her Market Steer, and a purple ribbon in Showmanship. She placed 13th high Individual Junior Livestock Judge, and 4th high Junior Oral Reasons. Judson Hall receives 1...
