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DAYTON–All classes in the Dayton School District have been canceled for Wednesday, May 12, due to a threat, Superintendent Guy Strot informed the Dayton Chronicle Tuesday evening. "Someone wrote a threat inside the boys' restroom at the high school," Strot indicated. "Since it happened late in the day, we were unable to involve the Sheriff's Office to investigate and interview students. "Tomorrow [Wednesday], we hope to learn who it was," Strot said. Plans are to reopen school for all c...
LYONS FERRY–A single-car rollover accident six miles north of Starbuck on Highway 261 resulted in the driver and a 3-month-old infant receiving injuries, according to the Washington State Patrol. Distracted driving is blamed for the mishap. Hope G. Wulf, 20, of Pomeroy, was driving a 2009 Dodge Caliber northbound on State Route 261 and was about a mile west of the Columbia Pulp plant when the vehicle left the roadway, struck a dirt embankment and rolled. Columbia County Fire District 1 and 3 u...
DAYTON–The Columbia County Commissioners (BOCC) approved Resolution 2021-20, Acknowledging the Supremacy of the Constitution, passed during the May 10 work session. The Resolution's purpose is, "Acknowledging the supremacy of the Constitution of the United States of America and affirming the fundamental rights of Columbia County Citizens' right to free speech and peaceable assembly, to keep and bear arms, and maintain essential liberties and freedoms protected in the Bill of Rights to the U.S. C...
DAYTON–The School Board was received great news regarding the budget during the recent work session May 5. The District's minimum fund balance has an end-of-year balance close to $1 million–a number far larger than they've ever seen. This is due to FEMA money. Former Vice-Chair Dave Bailey suggested setting aside a reserve of the annual balance for emergencies. The rest of the surplus could go towards capital improvements. One proposed idea was setting aside a certain amount, a minimum amo...
DAYTON–The local Kiwanis Club will hold its first in-person meeting since the coronavirus pandemic started and prohibited such gatherings, at 12 noon today, Thursday, May 13, in the Delany Room of the Dayton Memorial Library, and Chad Hickox, president of Walla Walla Community College will give the program. Attendance at the noon meeting will be restricted due to physical distancing and masks will be required. Members intending to attend the in-person meeting should RSVP to allow the club to d...
DAYTON–The Elementary School held an outdoor event on May 5 for Title 1 Parent Night called Libros de Mayo (Books for May). About 100 attended for family fun with a book give away and taco salad. –Dayton Chronicle Photo by Melissa Gemmell...
“Saying something is nobody’s business does nothing but raise the curiosity factor tenfold.” – Anon...
“It’s for you,” his darlin’ told him as he lay back in the chair For a well deserved siesta. Ugh, it wasn’t really fair. It was Chuck, his nearest neighbor – did he have to call right now? Millard took the phone and listened, “Are you sure that it’s my cow?” As if he’d changed his brand last week or something equally absurd Like the F.B.I. was posing as a member of his herd Or an alien invasion took possession of his place And planned to infiltrate the earth as cows from outer space. But no easy explanation seemed to ease his heavy load Chuck s...
There is a push to include "environmental justice" considerations in prioritizing salmon recovery efforts in Washington state. Unfortunately, those considerations may end up undermining salmon recovery, by replacing science with political subjectivity, putting other social goals ahead of environmental efforts that focus on restoring fish populations. If environmental justice, however that is defined, is at odds with environmental science, the price will be paid by salmon, orca whales, the...
Once again Washington experienced a very dry month, in fact a record dry month at many locations. Due to the lack of precipitation and lots of sunshine, many SNOTEL sites on the east side melted out 1-2 weeks early. Higher elevation sites and the sites along the western Cascades seem to have fared better and exhibited normal melt rates. The North Puget Basin was the only area to increase snow percentages, more due to slow melt than anything. The most recent forecast through mid-May shows a high...
Columbia County Health System has been focused on patient centered and population health care for several years. Within the healthcare industry, these terms are definitive programs that have specific goals and objectives. Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) is a designation earned through survey and is best described as being accountable for meeting the large majority of each patient's physical and mental health-care needs, including prevention and wellness, acute care, and chronic care. Think of it in terms of comprehensive care using a team...
BREAKFAST Wed, May 12: Pancakes, Fruit, Milk Thur, May 13: Breakfast Sandwich, Fruit, Milk Fri, May 14: Yogurt Parfait, Fruit, Milk Mon, May 17: Breakfast Burrito, Fruit, Milk Tue, May 18: Muffin, Cheddar Omelet, Fruit, Milk Wed, May 19: Cereal, Fruit, Milk Thur, May 20: Biscuits & Gravy, Fruit, Milk Fri, May 21: Cinnamon Roll, Scrambled Eggs, Fruit, Milk LUNCH Wed, May 12: Chicken Strips, Mashed Potatoes, Veggies, Fruit, Milk Thur, May 13: Hamburgers, Potato Patty, Veggies, Fruit, Milk Fri,...
Godzilla vs Kong. Just in a time when monsters walk the Earth, humanity's fight for its future sets Godzilla and Kong on a collision course that will see the two most powerful forces of nature on the planet collide in a spectacular battle for the ages. Kong and his protectors undertake a perilous journey to find his true home, and with them is Jia (Kaylee Hottle), a young orphaned girl who can communicate with him in sign language. As Monarch (the Titan-studying organization) embarks on a...
An audience of some 30 local supporters were on hand for the Main Street Marketplace Ribbon Cutting last Friday. The antique-eclectic-consignment shop features numerous local offerings, and was kicked off by, from left, Meredith Bretz, Cathy Shochet, Steven Hold, Meri Bush, Jennie Dickinson, proprietor Shane Laib and Judi Pilcher. -Chronicle photo...
WALLA WALLA–In collaboration with the Greater Columbia Accountable Community of Health, Blue Mountain Community Foundation is now accepting grant proposals to address specific social determinants of health impacting residents of Columbia, Garfield and Asotin counties. Successful proposals will address one of the following: Overweight Youth, Youth Immunization, Substance Abuse, Focus on Youth Drinking, Bullying, and Access to Healthcare Nonprofit organizations, public agencies and religious/faith-based organizations headquartered in or d...
Thur, May 13: Salisbury Steak, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Pickled Beets, Salad, Wheat Bread, Cookies, Juice and Milk Tue, May 18: Spaghetti, Green Beans, Caesar Salad, Garlic Bread, Fresh Fruit, Milk Thur, May 20: Roast Beef with Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Broccoli Salad, Roll, Gelatin, Milk Tue, May 25: Fried Chicken Mac Salad, Carrots, Salad, Roll, Reach Cobbler, milk...
Ten Years Ago May 11, 2011 Carl Cramer of Dayton Wine Works has organized a motorcycle poker run for Saturday May 21, beginning at the winery. Waitsburg High School freshman, Beka Adams, daughter of Lanny and Ann Adams of Waitsburg, has been selected as the 2011 Dayton Days Queen. Twenty-Five Years Ago May 8, 1996 Dayton Jr. High Mathcounts team, coached by Dave Phillips, competed at both regional and state levels. Team members were Jonathon Thorn, Cathie Schuck, Rachel Coulter and Mary Reeves, placing third, and will continue to the state comp...
Barbara Jane Butler December 17, 1920–April 26, 2021 Barbara "Jane" Butler passed away on April 26, 2021,,,,,, at the Booker Rest Home, in Dayton Wash. Jane was born to Glen and Geneva Nagley in Cashmere Wash., on December 17, 1920. She attended elementary school in Kettle Falls Wash., and graduated from Kennewick High School in 1938. Jane married Robert E. Butler Sr. (Bob) of Waitsburg Wash., July 20, 1945. They raised three children: Robert E. Butler Jr. (Bob), Daniel Butler and Barbara (Babs)...
Roy Wesley Leid, Jr. May 25, 1945–May 8, 2021 Roy Wesley Leid, Jr. passed away at home surrounded by family and friends on Saturday, May 8, 2021. Wes Leid was born in Walla Walla, Wash., to Roy W. and Patricia Hirsch Leid on May 25, 1945. His parents preceded him in death. He attended twelve years of school at Waitsburg and two partial years in Pullman, Wash., graduating from Waitsburg High School (WHS) in 1963. He was a four-year letterman and attended the state track meet as a senior. After g...
Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. South wind around 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the evening. Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 51. SaturdaySunny, with a high near 79. Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 52. Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 84. Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 54. Monday: Sunny, with a high near 78. Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a...
CLE ELUM–Wolfpack golfers finished in the teens at the Eastern Washington Athletic Conference District match here May 4. DW's Teagen Larsen carded 124 to finish 11th out of a field of 22 women golfers. Larsen shot 61 on the front nine holes, then finished with a score of 53 on the back nine for a score of 124. "Teagen had some difficulties putting," commented Coach Mike McGhan, "but her athleticism enables her to play solid golf. She is a joy to have around and the team will miss her next year."...
DAYTON–The Dayton-Waitsburg Wolfpack Spring Sports Awards banquet will be at 7 p.m., Monday, May 24, at the Dayton High School Auditorium. The DW Girls Fast-Pitch Softball Team, which placed third at District, will be presented award by Head Coach Carly Benavides and Assistant Coach Josh Wilson. Wolfpack Baseball players will receive letters, pins and plaques for the recently completed season from Head Coach Johnny Watts and Assistant Coach Blaine Bell. Golf Coach Mike McGhan will hand out awards to his DW Wolfpack Golf Team...
