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DAYTON–The Columbia County Rural Library Board of Trustees (CCRL) were greeted by a group of picketers prior to hearing their first appeal regarding a controversial book about transgender and/or nonbinary lifestyles, the policy supporting inclusion of the book in the Dayton Memorial Library being upheld by a 4-1 board vote during its monthly meeting February 27. The appeal was to discuss Director Todd Vandenbark's decision to retain the book "What's the T?" by Juno Dawson, in the wake of m...
DAYTON-The Columbia County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) heard a presentation from the Board of Health on the Coalition for Youth and Family during the meeting February 27. In addition, the BOCC had a discussion with County Prosecutor Dale Slack about meeting about county jail facility safety. During the Board of Health meeting, Coalition Co-Coordinator Jasmine Helm provided some general information about the Coalition for Youth and Family. It is comprised of various parties including the...
DAYTON-The Columbia County Commissioners (BOCC) heard The Club program request for $5,000; approved job descriptions for facilities manager and Internet Technology Support Technician as well as 2023 Public Works Organization Chart; held a public hearing to amend the Solid Waste Fee Schedule; and departmental reports during the February 21 meeting. The Commissioners changed the meeting format for work sessions. The Director of The Club Jim Pearson told the Commissioners about the increase in...
We all have heard the phrase, "The good, the bad and the ugly." It also applies to the many bills before the Legislature each year. Nearly 1,600 bills (754 from the Senate, 843 from the House) had been introduced, as of Feb. 21, and we're not even halfway through the 105-day session yet. Many of these proposals are good, a fair number are bad and some are just plain ugly. Let me offer examples of each. A "good" measure would be Senate Bill (SB) 5034, introduced by 4th District Sen. Mike Padden...
“The world of reality has its limits; the world of imagination is boundless.” – Jean-Jacques Rousseau...
WALLA WALLA–The local Chapter (021) of the Reserve Organization of America (ROA) will offer a program entitled Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War: History and Headstone Project, presented by Don Jameson. This presentation is open to the public on Friday, March 3 from 12–1 p.m. at the Walla Walla Country Club, 1390 Country Club Road, Walla Walla. Jameson is currently serving as the Camp Commander of Fort Walla Walla Camp 3 of Kennewick Wash., part of the Department of Columbia–SUVCW. Organized in 1881 and chartered by Congress in 1954,...
To the Editor, I am writing in response to the letter last week by Mrs. McKinley. While her positions on the CCC and the Just the Pool Committee are her opinion, I am writing to address her statement that she was "bullied and harassed" by Mrs. Aukerman. I attended that meeting and was in the audience when Mrs. McKinley presented her views. At no time did I witness Mrs. Aukerman attempt to bully or intimidate Mrs. McKinley. I am shocked that Mrs. McKinley would make such a claim with witnesses...
DAYTON–Congratulations to the following Middle School Students of the Month for January. From left to right, Natalie Knudson, eighth grade; Hunter Griffen, seventh grade; and Luke Collier, sixth grade. Middle school teachers select students from sixth, seventh, and eighth grade based on academic achievement, honesty, respect, responsibility, citizenship, improvement, effort and attitude....
DAYTON–Sadie Hawkins, “Hippies in the ’60s” themed dance took place on Friday, February 17 at the Columbia County Fairgrounds Youth Building. The morning of the dance, it was announced that the dance was canceled due to miscommunication throughout the administration. The last-minute decision upset many students especially the Sophomore Class because they were the ones planning it. Shortly after the announcement, Sophomore, Brooklyn Laughery and Junior Wyntr McCauley, tried to find ways to save...
A well-known commercial featured a fellow roaming around, saying into his cell phone, "Can you hear me now? Can you hear me now?" He was trying to make a connection. America has gone mobile, even in occupations. A fleet of trucks along the East Coast relies on a woman living on the west coast to direct their up to the minute precise routes (even current detours), pickup and delivery time details, current location of their trucks, and who drives them. That is mobility. Those belonging to Christ...
8 For Brady is inspired by the true story of four elderly best friends living life to the fullest when they take a wild trip to the 2017 Super Bowl LI to see their hero Tom Brady play. Roger Ebert says "It's a Cinderella story with four fairy godmothers, but instead of ugly step-sisters forcing them to do housework, these women are confronting the indignities of aging and the limits of mortality. When a local radio station promises four Super Bowl tickets to anyone who comes up with the best...
WALLA WALLA–Cheris Brewer Current has joined Sherwood Trust as an Advisory Board member, according to CEO Brian Hunt. Sherwood Trust is a private foundation serving nonprofits and public agencies in Walla Walla and Columbia counties in Washington and Milton-Freewater, Oregon with grants and community learning opportunities. Current is a professor and administrator for Walla Walla University’s School of Social Work and Sociology. She also serves as the director of WWU’s Donald Blake Center for the Study of Race, Ethnicity and Culture. She is pa...
Ten Years Ago February 27, 2012 The House Community Development, Housing and Tribal Affairs Committee voted to approve a measure that would create a new Walla Walla Veterans' Home as a branch of the Washington Soldiers' Home. Rep. Terry Nealey introduced House Bill 1782, which gained unanimous committee approval in Olympia. Twenty-Five Years Ago February 25, 1998 Gallaher Brings Home Medal. Wrestling at 168 pounds in the State Tournament in Tacoma, Tanner Gallaher had to settle for a...
John Nathan Eaton John Nathan Eaton passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at the age of 82 at his home in Olympia Wash. He is survived by his wife Betty (Tewalt), son Jay and his wife Janine, son-in-law Sam Yandle, granddaughter Cassandra (Philip) Petersen, great grandkids Amelia and Liam Petersen, grandson Chase (Jessica) Eaton, great granddaughter Elsie Eaton, sister Floralyn Eaton and brothers Freborn and Sidney Eaton. A funeral service for John is scheduled for Friday, March 17, 2023, at...
DAYTON-The Columbia County Health System Board (CCHS) were advised Rivers Walk Assisted Living passed its final permitting inspection and is now open as of February 13 with 19 residents during the meeting on February 22. Losses were reported for many of the last several months due to the delay in permitting for the facility. The bottom line reported for January was a modest net loss of $3449. Rivers Walks Assisted Living Cottages B and C are up and running with hopes to have enough staff to...
CHENEY–The Dayton-Waitsburg Wolfpack Boys Basketball squad played well enough to win, but crucial three pointers and in-the-paint buckets just didn't fall DW's way as the Lind-Ritzville-Sprague-Washtucna-Harrington Broncos stayed alive in the 2B State Basketball Tournament with a 53-35 win here Saturday, February 25, and the Wolfpack finished its season with a 13-8 record. "It felt like there was a lid on the basket," observed Head Coach Roy Ramirez. "The guys did a great job of getting open l...
