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DAYTON–A Langley, Wash., man is suing Columbia County for an alleged violation of the Public Records Act (PRA), but he got a different response here than he is accustomed to receiving. Rather than settle out of court, Columbia County is saying "see you in court." Eric Hood of 5256 Foxglove Lane, Langley, Wash., filed a complaint against Columbia County on January 10, 2020, alleging that on January 19, 2019, he requested from Auditor Anne Higgins "all records the county got from the [State] a...
DAYTON–If Columbia Pulp I, LLC, which is currently in foreclosure, defaults, will Columbia County find itself in a financial predicament? Dayton resident Dave Schreck questioned County Commissioners on the topic at the March 21 meeting. Schreck questioned Commissioners on the impact on the County from the Pulp Mill halting production. He asked whether the County has developed a plan, if the mill goes “belly-up?” Will the County see a loss? “It’s a concern and it is a significant amount of...
With April showers just around the corner, and water going to be needed for May flowers-and turf-golfing enthusiasts from the local area turned out last weekend to work on the Irrigation Renovation Project at the Touchet Valley Golf Course. Trenches were trenched and main lines were connected to someday provide irrigation to the nine-hole course, and there's still a lot of work left to do, says Sean Thurston, project chairman. Some 12-15 volunteers turned out each day to help get this phase of...
DAYTON–The Dayton School Board heard reports from district administrators, the athletic director, the business manager and Student Board and Associated Student Body (ASB) representatives during the March 16 meeting. They also approved three additional recommendations from Superintendent Guy Strot. Four out of seven have been approved leaving three for further review and consideration. Three recommendations from Strot to the Board were approved, including to review the math curriculum, revise t...
“Success is the sum of small efforts - repeated day in and day out.” – Robert Collier...
DAYTON–According to the San Juan Islander newspaper, Eric Hood has sued in 30 of Washington’s 39 counties: Jefferson, Clallam, Clark, Kitsap, Snohomish, Yakima, Asotin, Lewis, Columbia, Cowlitz, Hoquiam, San Juan, Skagit, Whatcom, Chelan, Stevens, Ferry, Pend Oreille, Grant, Lewis, Klickitat, Thurston, Mason, Franklin, Pacific, Douglas, Okanogan, Whitman, Spokane, and Walla Walla. School Districts Hood has filed Public Records Act requests then sued are Arlington, Naches Valley, Lopez Island, Orcas Island, Clarkston, Tumwater, Winlock, Woo...
By Trista Villaro High School Correspondent DAYTON–After a few months of intense meetings, discussions, and waiting, the school board has decided on some significant changes for Dayton High School (DHS). At the end of February, Superintendent Guy Strot sent out a presentation to staff members, including a list of suggested changes for our school. Some of these suggestions were taken, and now DHS will be looking quite different in the coming year. A school board work session was held to review Strot’s suggestions on March 2. Many community mem...
To the editor, BMAC (Blue Mountain Action Council) says in their mission statement that they “deliver services and support to our neighbors experiencing poverty.” They enlisted my assistance in this endeavor and, as a result, my dog nearly died, my property was burgled and vandalized, and I am out over $11,000. I share my story so that BMAC does not take advantage of other gullible people who are willing to extend a kindness to someone who needs assistance. A year ago, I took in a tenant sponsored by BMAC. Heather was an unemployed lady with a...
BREAKFAST Wed, Mar 23: NO SCHOOL–Conferences Thur, Mar 24: Sausage Gravy & Biscuits, Fruit, Juice, Milk Fri, Mar 25: Muffin, Yogurt, Fruit, Juice, Milk Mon, Mar 28: Breakfast Burrito, Fruit, Juice, Milk Tue, Mar 29: Pancakes, Fruit, Juice, Milk Wed, Mar 30: Breakfast Sandwich, Fruit, Juice, Milk Thur, Mar 31: French toast, Fruit, Juice, Milk Fri, Apr 1: Cinnamon Roll, Scrambled Eggs, Fruit, Juice, Milk LUNCH Wed, Mar 23: NO SCHOOL–Conferences Thur, Mar 24: Pulled Pork Sandwich, Baked Beans, Veg...
Thu, March 24: Pork Loin Roast, Scalloped Potatoes, Green Peas/Salad, Dinner Roll/Milk, Cran Juice Tue, March 29: Chicken Breast, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy/Wheat Roll, Stewed Tomatoes, Oranges/Milk Thu, March 31: Country Fried Steak, Sweet Potatoes, Diced Carrots, Broccoli Salad, Fresh Fruit/Milk Tue, April 5: Grilled Ham Steak, Mac N Cheese, Baby Carrots/Salad, Wheat Bread, Tropical Fruit/Milk Thu, April 7: Hamburger, All the Fixings, Potato Chips, Coleslaw, Gelatin Salad/Milk...
“Be faithful unto death and I will give thee a crown of life” Rev. 2:11. It is reported that when one of the early church leaders was burned at the stake because he refused to deny Christ, he said, “Now I begin to be a Christian.” He wasn’t making a doctrinal statement. We become Christians when we place our trust in Christ as Savior and Lord. Instead, he was implying that the real test had come. He was being tried to the far reaches of his soul. The Bible teaches that even the most godly will undergo severe trials. It doesn’t mean God doesn’t...
Jerry Wayne Spoonemore October 26, 1939-March 4, 2022 Jerry passed away peacefully in Seattle with his son Rick Spoonemore and daughter Brenda Spoonemore by his side on March 4, 2022. The son of Nellie "Frances" Rainwater Spoonemore and Ira "Wayne" Spoonemore, Jerry was born and grew up in Dayton, graduating from DHS in 1957. Throughout his life, Jerry maintained strong connections with Dayton, including helping to coordinate multiple reunions for the class of '57 and introducing his children...
Judy A. Rowland February 19, 1955–March 3, 2022 Judy A. Rowland passed away peacefully at home in Dayton, Wash. on March 3, 2022. She was 67 years old. Judy was born to Doris Estelle Criss and James Wayne Alexander in Walla Walla, Wash., on February 19, 1955. She attended Walla Walla schools and graduated from Wa-Hi in 1972. She enjoyed a full and varied life after high school, working for a variety of employers as far away as Alaska, before marrying Willis (Bill) Rowland in 1986 in Dayton. H...
Ten Years Ago March 28, 2012 During their annual banquet, Columbia County Fire District No. 3 recognized outstanding members for their service, Ken Fuller, Volunteer of the Year; Wayne and Willie Tate, shared honor of Officer of the Year; Michael Field, EMS Captain, and Samantha (Richter) DeVoir, Captain’s Award. Others not attending but receiving awards are Bill Massey, Jim Neace, Debbie Bruegman. New cadets passing the Academy were Samantha DeVoir, Dan Sinkbeil and Brian Best. Twenty-Five Years Ago March 26, 1997 Hospital food services h...
Former Dayton resident Lloyd J. White, Jr., 93, died March 4, 2022, in Jamestown, N.Y. Hubert Funeral Home, Jamestown, N.Y., was in charge of arrangements....
WAITSBURG–Dayton-Waitsburg Wolfpack basketball athletes and cheer squad members will be recognized at a Winter Sports Awards Night. The event will start at 7 p.m., Wednesday, March 30, at the Waitsburg High School Auditorium....
DW Baseball dropped its opener to DeSales 21-0 and 24-6 last weekend. Jasper Morrow started on the mound, with Levi Boudrieau relieving him. Four pitchers threw in the nightcap: Klint Kuykendall, Zachary Durham, Keon Lindley and Cyson Morris. "I am extremely proud of how the young men continued to compete throughout both games, even when things weren't going our way," said Head Coach Greg Crenshaw....
The Windbreaker Invite in Wahluke March 18 was DW Track and Field's first big meet and Hudson Reser finished 11th in the long jump, 17th in the 200m and 19th in the 100m. Teammates Tristan Rennaker, Vaughn Walter and Alex Dahlby, and Girls Team's Addison Crenshaw, Julia Brooks, Cedar Stegall, Chasity Paddock and Marion Duncan all competed....
DW's Golf team shot a nine-hole, par 30 round at Milton Freewater last week. Caleb Barron led with a 43, Theo Anderson shot 54, Garrett Palmer 56, Lucas VanHoose 60 and Will Ahler 63. Claudia Benavides, shown here, carded a 51. Coach Mike McGhan is pleased with the team's progress so far....
