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DAYTON– Five more Columbia County residents were tested for coronavirus over the weekend with results expected by mid-week, Martha Lanman, administrator for Columbia County Public Health Department, reported in last Monday's Board of County Commissioner meeting with department heads. Columbia County department heads evaluated where things stood in response to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) during the meeting on March 16. They reviewed previous proclamations made by Governor Jay Inslee as to t...
DAYTON–It was a surreal day for Dayton students, staff and families on March 17, as kids went to school for the last day before the mandatory six-week school closure, due to the Novel Coronavirus pandemic. This was a direct result of the Presidential Declaration of a State of Emergency that Governor Jay Inslee responded to on March 13, 2020, with a statewide proclamation to close all schools, effective March 18–April 27. This suspension of school includes athletics, activities and clubs. Ins...
DAYTON–The City of Dayton held an emergency telephonic meeting Tuesday evening to approve a resolution "proclaiming a state of emergency and providing emergency temporary procedures to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic." The resolution recognizes the "extreme risk of person-to-person transmission" of COVID-19, and its potential impact to "the life and health of those living and working in Dayton, as well as the continuity of operations and government at the City." Mayor Zac Weatherford and the C...
DAYTON–The Port of Columbia joined in a discussion about the Touchet Valley Trail with some concerned community members during the meeting on March 11. Two requests had been made by concerned community members at February’s meeting, including to 1) have the commissioners walk the trail to assess potential hazards and negative effects on property owners, and 2) consider an advisory vote for the public to have a say on whether the voting public supports pursuing the option of the trail along the...
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By Sen. Maureen Walsh, Rep. Bill Jenkin and Rep. Skyler Rude OLYMPIA–As the saying goes, the Legislature has adjourned, and not a moment too soon. When the final gavels came down to end our session March 12, it was a relief for those of us who come from the vast region beyond the King County line. This year, like last, we saw what happens when a liberal urban faction controls the House, the Senate and the governor's office, and exhibits little interest in listening to the rest of the state. W...
Betty Lynne is a cowboy. If you don’t believe it ask her husband to show you the snapshot of her bruise. Last summer they had a cow killed by lightening on their ranch. They figgered they’d better bring in the orphaned calf. The afternoon of the rescue, Betty Lynne saddled ol’ Frosty, a reliable ex-Appaloosa race horse. That allowed Sean, her husband, to ride T-Bird, one of the colts they were training. They trailered to the pasture. Sean stayed outside the bunch, practicin’ quarter circles...
By Tom Anderson I have been working in respiratory therapy for over 36 years. "WE", you and I, have lived through the Ebola virus, HIV, Hantavirus and Sars just to name the big boys. We are still here. Time is the one constant that can drive everyone crazy. Stay home and wait this out. All viruses start slow than ramp up fast (that's the time we infect each other) and ramp back down (that's the time we get smart, stay home stop spreading the bug). The more we contain ourselves, the faster this...
DAYTON–A Pullman, Wash., woman was injured in a two-vehicle accident about four miles west of here March 11. Johnna Lash, 41, was driving a 2016 Toyota westbound on State Route 12 near the Lewis and Clark Trail State Park at about 10:22 a.m., and attempted to pass in a no-passing zone, according to the Washington State Patrol. Lash’s vehicle struck a 2016 Ford F-450 driven by Ronald D. Harshman, 51, of Waitsburg, as it slowed to make a left turn on to Timpey Road, at the west edge of the state park. Both Lash and Harshman were injured and tra...
DAYTON–If your home or business was damaged during the flood or a significant amount of your land washed away, you may be eligible for a reduction of value for the 2020 tax year, according to Columbia County Assessor Chris Mills. Any real property or business personal property that has been placed upon the assessment roll as of January 1, 2019, in which the property was destroyed by a natural disaster in 2020, in whole or in part, is eligible for a reduction of the value for the 2020 tax year. For more information, contact the Columbia C...
DAYTON-The recent effects of the Coronavirus in Washington State have affected Dayton schools in an unexpected way. It was announced by Governor Jay Inslee on Friday, March 13, that all K–12 public and private schools in Washington State will close starting Tuesday, March 17 through Friday, April 24, and the school year will be extended no longer than to June 19. The news was sudden to both teachers and students, and no information was given as to how the students’ education will be aff...
WALLA WALLA–The Walla Walla County Board of Commissioners have signed a Declaration of Emergency related to the COVID-19) pandemic. This authorizes county departments to enter into contracts with Board of County Commissioner approval and incur obligations necessary during the outbreak in order to protect the health and safety of persons and property and provide emergency assistance to the victims of the disaster. Due to the extreme emergency, and being mindful of the CDC recommending social distancing, all county employee travel to locations o...
Dayton–The Club will temporarily suspend operations, effective March 17, 2020. In response to the current public health crisis surrounding the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, all programs will be halted, including The Club’s after school program and upcoming spring break program. After hours activities for middle and high schoolers will be on hold until further notice. The Club will continue to coordinate with public health and school district officials through the course of the closure. While schools are mandated to remain closed thr...
DAYTON–At the recent National Honor Society ceremony, six new members were inducted: Alicia Apodaca, Jordyn Helm, Sagelyn Kilts, Lillian Paterson and Mikel Vance. The group were joined by family and other Honor Society members in the High School commons area for a dinner of lasagna, salad and bread provided by the school and club members. During the event, current members participated by speaking about the various responsibilities of honor society members, including scholarship, leadership, s...
DAYTON-Breakfast and lunch for kids who were on previously on free or reduced school meal program will be offered at The General Store until the district finalizes the emergency meal program sometime next week. General Store owners Jay Takhar and Karen Lockard intend to fill the temporary gap of breakfast and lunch for school age children who received free and reduced meals before the emergency closure. It is anticipated that the school will have the school meal program running in the next week...
Ten Years Ago March 17, 2010 Bridging a gap from the electronic age to the Library. The question was asked of the Library staff: “Why don’t you publish the list of new books at the Dayton Library? The answer is “they are updated and listed on our web site weekly.” Students of Debbie Baxter, art teacher at the Dayton High School, volunteered to redo the Eagle Manor sign. Junior Filip Spasic created the design for the sign using their logo with the help of Abby Chapman, Ilse Carrera, Toby Abrams, Mieke Masselink, Debbie Baxter, C.J. Tziouvaras an...
By Gary Lentz Special to the Dayton Chronicle –Continued from Gary Lentz's informative program at the Blue Mountain Heritage Society's fundraiser in February, as started in the March 12 edition. DAYTON–After meeting to learn the history of the Lewis and Clark Trail State Park, then Ranger Gary Lentz and Touchet Valley native Gordon Bateman, found they were kindred spirits regarding General George Armstrong Custer and the Battle of the Little Bighorn. Gordon Bateman asked if Lentz had ever hea...
WAITSBURG–There are currently three open positions on the Waitsburg-Coppei Flood Control District Board of Directors. The district has been inactive for some years. There is an interest in reactivating the district to assist with certain flood control activities in the City of Waitsburg. By state law (RCW 85.38), such vacancies are filled by appointment by the board of county commissioners in which the largest part of the district property is located, which is Walla Walla County. Appointees shall hold office until the next district election. A...
WAITSBURG–The Dayton-Waitsburg Sports Combine recognized athletes from its cheer, girls' basketball and boys' basketball programs at the Winter Sports Awards Banquet held March 12. Members of the DW Cheer Squad were recognized by Nicki Luper, Athletic Director, in the absence of Advisor Vicki Hamann. Letter awards went to Sarah Shutters, Natalie Teal, Michelle Gomez, Alexis Reeves and Emma Williams. Receiving letter pins were Alicia Apodaca, Jessie Atteberry, Kaylee White, Grace Coulston, A...
A 17-year-old Waitsburg youth was transported to Dayton General Hospital Monday night following a single-vehicle rollover on Whiskey Creek Road. Nicholas P. Knudtson, 17, of Milton-Freewater, Ore., was driving a 2010 Dodge 2500 pickup that was totaled in the mishap. The vehicle was reported to be traveling northbound on Whiskey Creek Road and lost control just before the bridge at about 9 p.m., Monday, March 16, about two miles from the intersection with Lower Hogeye Road. The pickup rolled one...
DAYTON–Fifteen individuals have test results pending in Columbia County, Martha Lanman, administrator of the Columbia County Public Health Department, reported at the Wednesday emergency meeting of the Columbia County Commissioners. As of midweek, there has been one confirmed case of COVID-19, who has recovered at home and is off quarantine, Lanman reported. Another has tested negative, and there are presently 15 outstanding tests awaiting return of results. "It's frustrating because some of the...
