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By Dotty Van Vogt Special to the Dayton Chronicle DAYTON–First Sergeant Mitch Kriebel's 150-mile "Ruck for the Fallen" brought him through Dayton last week, on his route between Lewiston, Id., and Benton City, Wash. The warrior's quest was actively publicized on social media and in regional print and television coverage. Kriebel, a native of Garfield-Palouse, is the founder of the nonprofit organization that raises funds and awareness for families of first responders, active military or veterans...
DAYTON–Columbia County is opening a COVID-19 vaccine clinic at the Fairgrounds Pavilion beginning Wednesday, January 27 and Thursday, January 28. According to Public Health Administrator Martha Lanman, individuals aged 65 or older should call the Public Health office at 509-382-2181 to be scheduled for a time slot. The Commissioners approved the use of the Fairgrounds for a vaccine clinic for the week of January 25 at the BOCC January 19 meeting. Lanman announced the news at the Columbia C...
DAYTON–The Dayton School Board’s vote to extend the school day for middle and high school students from 12:30 to 2 p.m., beginning mid–February, was tabled until the next regular meeting on February 3, directors decided at the January 20 meeting. The delay came at the recommendation from Public Health Administrator Martha Lanman as conveyed by Superintendent Guy Strot. He voiced his support for waiting to allow staff to form a plan for the new schedule. Board Chair Katie Leid commented to keep...
“When I was a child, my mother said to me, ‘If you become a soldier, you’ll be a general. If you become a monk, you’ll end up as the pope.’ Instead, I became a painter and wound up as Picasso.” – Pablo Picasso...
One of our favorite pastimes is yelling at the television on Sunday morning. Last Sunday, it was “This Week” with George Stephanopoulos, on ABC. Stephanopoulos stated unequivocally that Mr. Trump and his supporters were feeding people who count themselves as Republicans “a big lie” that the election was stolen, and he tried to get Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) to simply state that the election was, or wasn’t, stolen. Senator Paul wasn’t going to bite. “Why can’t you say President Biden won a legitimate, fair election?” Stephanopoulos as...
If Herefords were black and Angus were red would breeders of Herefords breed Angus instead? I mean, would the people who bred Herefords first be now breeding Angus if things were reversed. Or would they be loyal to red, white and true To color of cowlick be always true blue? If such were the case would they dis all the blacks, Tell jokes about prolapse, compare them to Yaks More suited for saddle or wearin’ a yoke Than stubbornly breeding until they go broke. And those of the Aberdeen Angus c...
Senate Bill 5114 (SB 5114), authored by Senator John Braun (R) and Senator Mark Mullet (D), was heard in committee Wednesday morning in the Senate Government and Elections committee. The bill intends to start the process of re-opening the economy faster than the current “Healthy Washington-Roadmap”. Restaurants have been especially hard hit by the restrictions and many are on the verge of bankruptcy if they have managed to stay open at all. The limited testimony, given over zoom, from hospitalit...
WASHINGTON, D.C–U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) made the following statement after attending the inauguration of President Joseph R. Biden Jr. and Vice President Kamala D. Harris: "In the midst of a global pandemic and security threats to our Capitol, we witnessed a historic inauguration today. Just over 100 years ago women finally gained the right to vote-now we've sworn in our first woman Vice President. I was glad to hear President Biden talk about unity and moving forward as a united c...
To the editor, The decision to fire Walla Walla Columbia County Fire Chief Dist. 2, Michael Moynihan, should be rescinded immediately. It was made secretly in executive session at the Fire Commissioners most recent board meeting. This amounts to character assassination despite the fact that section 5 in Moynihan’s contract states that termination can take place at will, without cause for any reason, and without available grievance procedures. Even he has no explanation as to why he was dismissed. Moynihan knows his position as a Chief and h...
Stress symptoms may be affecting your health, even though you might not realize it. You may think illness is to blame for that irritating headache, your frequent insomnia or your decreased productivity at work. But stress may actually be the cause. Common effects of stress Indeed, stress symptoms can affect your body, your thoughts and feelings, and your behavior. Being able to recognize common stress symptoms can help you manage them. Stress that’s left unchecked can contribute to many health problems, such as high blood pressure, heart d...
BREAKFAST Wed, Jan 27: Breakfast Stick, Fruit, Milk Thur, Jan 28: Cheddar Omelet, Toast, Fruit, Milk Fri, Jan 29: Scrambled Eggs, Maple Bar, Fruit, Milk LUNCH Wed, Jan 27: Pizza Rippers, Veggie, Fruit, Milk Thur, Jan 28: Chicken Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, roll, Veggie, Fruit, Milk Fri, Jan 29: Chicken Nuggets, Cheese Bread, Veggie, Fruit, Milk...
DAYTON–The Columbia County Rural Library District Board of Trustees (CCRLD) selected Todd Vandenbark of Waverly, Ia., as the new CCRLD Director during the Board meeting January 25, 2021. He will step into his new position on February 16, 2021, and will continue following quarantine protocol of Phase 1 in the effort to protect staff and patrons and re-open our community safely. Vandenbark has a Master’s Degree in Library Science and more than 10 years of experience in Library service. He is an accomplished trainer and mentor and has ext...
DAYTON-As this academic year began, many decisions had to be made in consideration of Covid-19, and its effects on our community. With the ongoing issue and spread of the virus, the school needed to decide whether or not class would be held remotely, or in person, and exactly how they would go about those options. As we know, it was decided that our school would go back to in-person learning at the school. The high school schedule was adjusted to keep kids in school for half of the day, and...
DAYTON–The Port of Columbia County Commissioners welcomed new full-time Office Manager Melody Shahan at their monthly Board meeting on January 14. Shahan is a much-needed addition to the Port to the Executive Director, Jennie Dickinson and part-time Kelly Hinds. Chair Earle Marvin welcomed her which was echoed by Commissioner Shawn Brown. Dickinson said that they are “really glad to have her.” Dickinson reported the end of year balance was $22,000 less than anticipated because of default tax c...
Ten Years Ago January 26, 2011 During a meeting on December 29, 2010, the Columbia County Commissioners transferred operations of the Columbia County E-911 to Bill Peters, Director of Columbia County Emergency Management. This was done in an effort to trim the county budget and overall costs. Twenty-Five Years Ago January 24, 1996 The Dayton School District Board of Directors voted to challenge the legality of a will which disinherited graduates of Dayton High School from receiving scholarship money as the late Glen Davidson had wanted....
The year 2020 started as most any other year then, for both Columbia County and the nation, went off the rails. If February, conditions were right for a flood event which devastated county roads, some properties and did millions of dollars of damage to the county and region. Then came snippets of information about a potentially deadly virus from China, and by March, schools and most businesses were shut down. It was a tumultuous year and one which won’t be soon forgotten. Here we recount the events, week by week, from 2020, continued from t...
Richard “Dick” F. Greatorex, 88, of Longview, Wash., died December 19, 2020. He was born in Dayton to Willard E. “Hap” and Lillie I. (Welch) Greatorex on Aug. 30, 1932....
OLYMPIA–2020 was an unprecedented and difficult year for all of us. This week helps bring the last year into perspective as we hit the one-year anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic. 2021 continues to bring us challenges in the areas of public health and the economy. The Legislature convened on Monday, Jan. 11. As a lawmaker, I always strive to work across the aisle to represent Eastern Washington perspectives and values. One of the first actions of the Legislature on Friday, January 15, was p...
Tom and Nikki Baker of Moscow, Id., welcomed Zion Thomas Patricio Baker to the family at 4 p.m., Saturday, January 23, 2021. He measured in at 19½ inches and 9 lbs., 8 oz., and joins siblings Kiera, 5, and Elijah, 3. The lad is the grandson of Charles Baker of Quilcene and the late Patty Baker; great grandson of Anita Baker of Waitsburg and the late Thomas C. Baker; and the grandnephew of Loyal and Charlotte Baker of Dayton and Spokane. He is the grandson of Jane Scruggs and Rex Scruggs,...
Grace Episcopal Church and HomeStreet Bank recently teamed up to provide generous donations that will be used to purchase winter coats and snow boots for some 14 needy Dayton Elementary students. Branch Manager Judi Pilcher presented the check to Dayton Supt. Guy Strot at the local bank....
William (Bill) Peterson September 10, 1960–December 16, 2020 William (Bill) Peterson, 60, passed away at the Dayton General Hospital on December 16, 2020. Bill was born in Kings Mt. N. C. to Ronald L. and Betty L. Heffner Peterson on September 10, 1960. He was raised and went to school in Baker City, Ore. He was an auto mechanic and enjoyed the outdoors, loved all animals especially wolves, kitties. His favorite kittie was Tigger. He was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters and one b...
By Carolyn Henderson Special to Dayton Chronicle DAYTON–Rock and stone sculpture and carving Sandra Matthew-Sarve is the featured artist at Wenaha Gallery through February 22. We've all heard about the elephant in the room–it's a great metaphor. The sheer absurdity of a two-ton pachyderm lumbering around the kitchen, and nobody noticing, is a visual and mental treat. But there are lots of things we don't notice, whether it's because we don't want to, we're obtusely unobservant, we're foc...
