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DAYTON-The Port of Columbia Board heard from Consultants Maul, Foster and Alongi who facilitated another monthly workshop to discuss an identified top priority topic, the sale of a Port asset, Columbia Walla Walla Railroad. Consultants Abbie Russell and Seth Otto began first by illustrating the benefits of holding the rail as a public asset in that it provides public access, tax benefits and that it retains public interest. Being publicly owned, it can qualify for government funding for...
The Port of Columbia's Dayton Community Broadband Project got underway in February with crews from Zere dB Communications LLC, Spokane, doing the outside-plant work of installing 432-strand fiber optic trunk lines around Dayton. Two bucket trucks and a crew of five have already installed some 60,000 feet of cable. When the "dark fiber" system is complete, customers in the community will be able to choose from one of three vendors for internet service. -Chronicle photo...
DAYTON–The Columbia County Fairgrounds pavilion restroom renovation will be complete Friday, March 17, much to the relief of not only the Dayton Chamber of Commerce, which will be giving the new facilities its first test run, but also to officials of Columbia County and members of the public who have tolerated less-than-ideal conditions during the Fair and Dayton Days and other events the past few years. The northwest corner of the Pavilion floor is the location of the rest rooms. Access will b...
DAYTON–Bask on a luxurious beach at Cabo San Lucas in Mexico, or see Carrie Underwood perform in concert in fabulous Las Vegas...just raise your hand and make that dream come true! It could happen this Friday, March 17, at the Dayton Chamber of Commerce's Brix and Brew annual fund raising event in the Fairgrounds Pavilion. The gala evening, which gets underway around 5:30 p.m. with Social Hour and Silent Auction bidding, will conclude with a live auction starting at 7 p.m. There's a plethora o...
“Life beats down and crushes the soul and art reminds you that you have one.” – Stella Adler...
By Loyal and Charlotte Baker We have an old Kenmore washing machine. We think we’ll keep it. It replaced a Maytag. You know, the one with the lonely repairman, his life ebbing away as he awaits a call that (supposedly) never comes. The Maytag machine would be working to this day, except the circuit board went spitzen-sparken and out the door it went. Instead of $30 for a belt or $100 for a motor, it was a $500 circuit board that broke. Newer washing machines from the current generation of California-ized machines are designed to use less w...
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OLYMPIA–As Washington state seeks to find a financial solution to fund road construction projects, address backlogs in transportation maintenance and preservation needs, and fix crumbling infrastructure like bridges, one idea that has gained traction (pun intended) is the vehicle miles traveled (VMT) tax. The VMT is a fee charged to drivers based on the number of vehicle miles traveled, regardless of fuel efficiency. Typically, a user-based approach is a more fair and equitable way of levying f...
To the editor, In the past two weeks I have had conversations, seen, and heard comments and have been in discussions regarding the library meeting of February 27. I believe clarity is more important than agreement and that sometimes clarity leads to agreement. One comment "It is too bad that we would lose state money if we banned books" is an unfounded concern. First, there is no state money in our library budget. Second most books are 'banned' every time an order is made to purchase materials....
DAYTON–The FFA South Sub Districts took place on March 8, Sources of Strength Training on Tuesday, March 7 and Spring Spirit and Prom planning are in the works. The FFA South Sub-District Speaking Events were held in Pomeroy with six other team from around the region. A Dayton FFA team member, Wyntr McCauley, won second place in Extemporaneous Speaking and will advance to Districts in Asotin on March 23. Extemporaneous Speaking is a speech based on a topic randomly picked and spoke on u...
Living where we do, we often hear the helicopter ambulance struggling to land at the hospital, in an attempt to transport someone in critical condition. The roaring sound of the helicopter motor fighting the wind and the risky, repeated attempts the pilot makes to land speaks of his or her determination to help save that one life. Some of us have witnessed the meticulous, rapid efficiency of the highly trained helicopter medical staff as they quickly enter the patient's room, confer with the...
DAYTON–Rockin D Riders 4-H Club watched carefully while Kennie Reeves, DVM, demonstrated how to create a "Catch-all Halter" out of baling twine. Pictured from left to right is Isabelle Anderson, Dori Adkins, Dr. Reeves, and Sydney Smith. -Photo by Kortney Kilgore Smith...
DAYTON–The Warren Community Action fund is accepting grant applications from nonprofit and charitable organizations serving Columbia County and the surrounding area, including Waitsburg. The deadline for applications is March 31, 2023. The Warren Community Action Fund honors the deep roots of the Warren family and is focused on continuing the tradition of community service that Robert and Nadine Warren were passionate about. Grants will be made to support programs that will improve the quality of life in the community in the areas of health, e...
Ten Years Ago March 13, 2013 James Moyer has been named director of Washington State University's Agricultural Research Center. He will also serve as associate dean for research for the College of Agricultural, Human and National Resource Sciences. Moyer, a native of Dayton and an alumnus of WSU's agronomy program, is a renowned plant pathologist, and has focused his research on virology – particularly, the population structure and dynamics of tospoviruses. Twenty-Five Years Ago March 11, 1...
DAYTON–Plans are under way for hooves and horsehide in Dayton this coming Memorial Day Weekend, May 26 and 27, for the 2023 Dayton Days-Columbia County Fair Assoc. Rodeo. Officers and board members of Dayton Days Inc. met earlier this week to discuss details surrounding the Memorial Day celebration. The nonprofit corporation, which put on a weekend of pari-mutuel horse racing for over nine decades, collaborates with the local fair association to put on the rodeo. In the works is a two-day r...
DAYTON–The Port of Columbia Board discussed the Blue Mountain Station, growing the workforce and working to provide more housing; and future purchase of a downtown property. Maul, Foster and Alongi consultant Seth Otto, commended the work the Port is doing with the Blue Mountain Station sets an example for other ports. He only suggested that they look at further collaborating with farmers, colleges, and agricultural associations. Commissioner Chair Seth Bryan said that he would like to expand i...
Marilyn Kaye Roff June 30, 1937–March 7, 2023 Marilyn Kaye Roff, much loved, devoted mother, grandmother, and friend, gained her "angel wings" on March 7, 2023 at Rivers Walk Assisted Living in Dayton, Wash. She was born to Cecil and Clara Williams on June 30, 1937. Growing up, she attended local schools and on February 17, 1956, she married Norman Roff. Making their home in Dayton; they were the proud parents of five children. Family was always first and frequent get-togethers with homemade f...
DAYTON–The local chapter of National Honor Society inducted five new members at a ceremony held in the High School Media Center on March 7. Inducted were Balian Walter, Kamryn Tupling, Madison Richardson, Dakotah Griffen and Dillon Lewis. Honor students are selected based on the four key qualities of Scholarship, Leadership, Character, and Service. Inducted students had over 50 hours of school and community service since entering high school. Chapter President Wyntr McCauley reviewed the c...
DAYTON– The local School District is holding the annual “Kindergarten Round-up” at the Elementary School beginning April 11-13. Kindergarten Round-up will be held during the afternoon and early evening hours on April 11, 12, and 13. This is an opportunity to learn about what new students can expect and experience during their first year in school. It is also the time to begin the enrollment process. To schedule a 30-minute visit with your kindergartener’s first teacher, come into the Elementary School Office at 302 E. Park or call 509-382...
DAYTON-The Port of Columbia Commission heard updates from Executive Director Jennie Dickinson, during the meeting March 8, on payments and vouchers, assets, and projects particularly regarding Blue Mountain Station, the broadband projects and the possibility of a Port supported housing project. Payments and vouchers were approved including those being made to Zero dB Communications $177,228 for the construction of the Dayton Community Broadband Project network. Dickinson reminded the...
LEWISTON–Dayton-Waitsburg Middle School wrestlers competed at the Bi-State Tournament in Lewiston on March 4, with Byron Collier, Akayden Mikesell and Carter Barron doing well in their weight classes. Top three in each weight received medals. Collier finished second in his weight bracket after pinning a Clarkston wrestler in the first found, losing by fall to a Sacajawea (Lewiston) opponent in the second round, pinning a Lincoln (Clarkston) wrestler in round three, going into the second round b...
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 54. Calm wind becoming northeast 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 30. Northeast wind around 7 mph becoming southeast in the evening. Friday: Sunny, with a high near 57. Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Sunday: A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 57....
Returning lettermen and letterwomen will serve as the backbone of experience for the Wolfpack baseball, fast-pitch softball, and track and field programs....
WALLA WALLA–Dayton-Waitsburg Track and Field Wolfpack competed at their first meet of the season here last Saturday and sprinter Hudson Reser finished in the top 20 among competition from three 4A schools, Kennewick, Mead, Walla Walla high schools, College Place (1A) and 1B DeSales. "It was a great first meet," commented Head Coach Dan Nechodom. "With only two events per athlete, it's mostly a chance to remember, or learn for the first time, how to navigate a track meet, get to your events and b...
DAYTON–Fans of Dayton-Waitsburg Wolfpack's basketball and cheer winter season can send those student-athletes off with their best wishes with the Winter Sports Awards at 7 p.m., Monday, March 21, in the Dayton H.S. Auditorium. Student-athletes will be presented letters, award certificates and plaques for various accomplishments. There will be desserts and refreshments courtesy of community members. Please note that this Monday, March 20 event was previously scheduled for March 21, but was m...
