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DAYTON–Two levies are up for renewal that benefit the Dayton School District; the EP&O and the Capital levies and will require a public vote. In accordance with Revised Code of Washington (RCW) 29A.04.321(2) for Special County Elections, a county legislative authority may call a special county election by presenting a resolution to the county auditor prior to the proposed election date. This election will be held on the second Tuesday in February, which for this year is February 11, 2020. The Educational Programs and Operations (EP&O) Levy w...
DAYTON–Five people in a pickup headed for Hermiston, Ore., were injured in a late-night crash at the intersection of State Route 12 and 261 Monday, January 13, 2020. A black 2011 Toyota Tundra pickup, driven by Rafael T. Meras, 22, of Hermiston, Ore., was westbound on SR 12 at 11:17 p.m. when it encountered the sweeping curve which includes the intersection with SR 261, 14 miles north of Dayton. Control of the vehicle was lost, it struck the guard rail and rolled down a steep embankment, a...
DAYTON– Starting with the February 12, 2020 Commissioner Meeting, the Port of Columbia Commissioners will serve as follows: Earle Marvin, Chair; Dan Aschenbrenner, Secretary; and Fred Crowe, Commissioner. Executive Director of Port of Columbia Jennie Dickenson reported that the Commissioners, who serve six-year terms, elect officers in the even years. These elected officers serve two years as that officer. The three current Port Commissioners are Crowe (Chair, two years remaining of his t...
DAYTON–Councilwomen Misty Yost and Christine Broughton continue their service on the Council in 2020, but with different position numbers next to their names. When long-time Councilwoman Kathy Berg resigned her Position 5 last summer, Misty Yost was appointed to the post. After Zac Weatherford left Position 2 to fill the mayoral opening created by the resignation of the late Craig George, Yost opted to file and run unopposed for that Position 2 seat. In the meantime, former councilwoman Christine Broughton was appointed to fill W...
DAYTON–Due to the small number of completed applications for the position of Dayton School Superintendent, the Educational Service District (ESD) overseeing the process has asked the Dayton School Directors to consider extending the original deadline for applications to January 10, Directors discussed at the January 8 meeting. After discussing the changes that will need to be made regarding meeting dates for scheduling the review of applications and the interview process, the Board agreed to extend the deadline for applications to Friday, J...
“No man’s life, liberty or property are safe while the legislature is in session.” – Mark Twain...
Raised several “amens” while watching president Donald J. Trump’s campaign rally in Milwaukee Tuesday. Trump spoke about jobs, the lowest unemployment rates for minorities in history, the soaring stock market, stronger stances in international trade that is reaping benefits in the United States, reinvigorated respect in the international community and, a conservative favorite, reduced government regulation and interference in our lives. At one point, Trump laughed that he was bothering to talk about sinks, showers, toilets, dishwashers, washi...
When beef gets short, a lot of cowboys are forced to do without. The cook must come up with meatless meals. The following recipes are from the Cowboy Vegetarian Cookbook. TENNIS SHOE TONGUE: Select an old one. The price is better and it may have picked up some natural flavor depending on where it has been worn. Boiling is suggested but it may also be fried to a crisp and served on a bed of marinated sweat shirt. Garnish with pickled shoe string. SEED CORN CAP PIZZA: Carefully clean with a fish s...
Letter to the editor, The Dayton School District is running replacement levies and a Capital Levy (a feasibility study to improve electrical outlets in the Elementary/Middle School building to be able to install air conditioning). During our last “community meeting” a few years ago, this was one of our (yours and the district’s) major concerns. I am in favor of and will vote for the future of our school district by always supporting the education of our students. Please check out the District website, the Citizens for Education website, and t...
By Karin Spann, CCRLD Trustee This week, I’d like to focus on two areas of particular interest to me; highlighting lesser known library services, and the progress made in making our library more physically accessible. Services. Our library is a community resource for a number of things. It’s not just about books. One especially valuable resource is the link between it and state library services for the vision-impaired. Any person who typically needs large print books is eligible for the free resources offered by the State Library. Local library...
The garbage company had a particular slogan painted on the sides of their trucks that read: “Your garbage is our bread and butter.” It was their way of conveying the message that they made their living out of collecting and disposing of the unwanted items placed in the trash cans they picked up. It is strange to liken our garbage to someone else’s bread and butter. The two descriptions don’t seem to match. Yet when it comes to the Lord, this slogan makes a lot of sense. The Lord doesn’t...
BREAKFAST Wed, Jan 15: Late Start, Cold Cereal, Cheese Stick, Fruit, Juice, Milk Thur, Jan 16: Breakfast Pizza, Fruit, Juice, Milk Fri, Jan 17: Cinnamon Roll, Scrambled Eggs, Fruit, Juice, Milk Mon, Jan 20: NO SCHOOL Tue, Jan 21: Pancakes, Cheddar Omelet, Fruit, Juice, Milk Wed, Jan 22: Scrambled Eggs, Muffin, Fruit, Juice, Milk Thur, Jan 23: Breakfast Sandwich, Fruit, Juice, Milk Fri, Jan 24: Yogurt Parfait–Yogurt, Granola, Fruit, Juice Milk LUNCH Wed, Jan 15: Sloppy Joes, French Fries, Vegetable Bar, Fruit, Milk Thur, Jan 16: Teriyaki D...
By Johnathan Hladik The Pew Research Center finds that only 63 percent of rural Americans have a broadband internet connection at home, and 24 percent of rural adults consider access to high speed internet a major problem in their community. Recent policy developments are designed to address this. But, will they be enough? In July, the Federal Communications Commission established the Digital Opportunity Data Collection program. This program will collect broadband access data at the address...
James Gary Ogden October 7, 1938- January 6, 2020 James Gary Ogden, age 81 years, passed away January 6, 2020 in Dayton, Wash. A graveside memorial was held January 11, 2020, at Dayton City Cemetery. The memorial will be held at 12 p.m. at the United Brethren Church with Pastor Greg Brownell officiating. A reception will follow the service in the church’s Christian Education (CE) building. Those who wish to make a contribution in Gary’s honor are encouraged to support their local FFA or 4-H activities or a charity of the donor’s choice. Gary wa...
Ten Years Ago January 13, 2010 School District places Maintenance and Operations Levy on upcoming ballot, plus a capital improvement levy. After a narrow defeat last fall, the Columbia County Health System has once again decided to ask for the citizen’s help in complying with the federal government’s new nigh-tech law of 2009 that directs health-care facilities and providers to join the technology world with updated patient health-care information with a data base system can communicate with other facilities and providers. Twenty-Five Yea...
Former Dayton resident Kay McFarland, now of Walla Walla, responded after seeing this photo in the "Who Are They?" in the January 2, 2020, Dayton Chronicle. It was a photo provided by the Historic Dayton Depot Society, it being in their archives sans identifying information. According to McFarland, this crew worked for Erbes & Son's Sunnybrook Orchard, and were the all-girl thinning and picking crew for the orchard during the World War II years, which included McFarland's mother, Gladys. The...
COLFAX–Pirate wrestlers Braedyn White and Will Winona faced some heady competition at the January 9 Colfax Mix and Match, and came away with wins. White, competing in the 170-lb. weight class, pinned B. Rodgers of Colfax at 1:10, then won by fall over Colfax Bulldog T. Ensley. White's win over Rodgers was at 1:10, and over Ensley at 3:53. Winona, in the 182-lb. classification, defeated R. Noha by fall at 3:27. He then won by major decision over A. AlbaQshi of Pullman with a 14-0 score. "White a...
WAITSBURG–Dayton-Waitsburg's improved scoring in the second half wasn't enough to counter a huge third quarter by the White Swan Cougars as DW dropped a conference game last weekend 64-39. The Lady D-Dubs are still searching for their first win, and are 0-4 in Eastern Washington Athletic Conference play, 0-10 overall with 10 games to play. Dayton-Waitsburg visited Columbia last Tuesday (results to be reported next week) and hosts Walla Walla Valley Academy tonight at Waitsburg. The team b...
WAITSBURG–Dayton-Waitsburg Valley Basketball was slow starting against the White Swan Cougars, trailing by just six points at half, but the Cougars had a big second half, handing DW another Eastern Washington Athletic Conference loss here Saturday night. Dayton-Waitsburg visited Columbia last Tuesday and hosts Walla Walla Valley Academy tonight in Waitsburg, then kicks off a four-game road series by traveling to Mabton on January 18, Pomeroy on January 21, Touchet on January 22 and Liberty C...
