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DAYTON–Along with the remaining academic school year, Dayton-Waitsburg Combined Athletics for the spring seasons of golf, track and field, fast-pitch softball and baseball have all been canceled by decree from the Washington Interscholastic Athletics Association (WIAA), according to DW Athletic Director Nicki Luper. “The excitement for the D-W Spring sports season was encouraging with students preparing for their first contests and participation numbers up,” Luper said. “To know our students will not have the positive experiences, memorie...
The only activity in Dayton's City Park comes from the chirping birds, the occasional squirrel romping from tree to tree and sporadic sightings of humans walking in pairs, perhaps to or from the Touchet River levee pathway as most of the community of Dayton follows COVID-19 "social distancing" guidelines in this first full week of April. -Chronicle photo by Charlotte Baker...
DAYTON-In the wake of the COVID-19 event, representatives from city, county and state offices met to review and update participants regarding the constraints and available care to the public during a virtual meeting of the Economic Development Steering Committee April 7. Shane McGuire, CEO of Columbia County Health System, said the volume of patients being seen or admitted is purposely down to curb the risk of potential transmission of the virus. The clinic and hospital are being selective about...
DAYTON-Public shutdown and protective preparation for the COVID-19 event was assessed during the Columbia County Commissioners teleconferenced meeting recently. Martha Lanman of Public Health state that the office is seeking volunteer help for delivery of food, prescriptions and other needs to those in isolation. This would be done without any contact. Volunteer nurses are also being sought for help in receiving and making calls. The office has worked on the distribution of information to the...
STARBUCK–Columbia Pulp executes a temporary order to suspend manufacturing activities at the local plant on March 28 due Gov. Jay Inslee’s Stay Home, Stay Healthy order on March 23. The cease and desist normal business, except “essential activity has halted many vendors supplying the plant as well. The Governor of Washington State issued an executive order requiring everyone in Washington to “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” on Monday evening, March 23, as part of the state’s response to the coronavirus pandemic, with exceptions for “essential activity...
A new report from the University of Washington suggests that coronavirus deaths in Washington state may have already peaked. The study, which has not been peer reviewed, is said to include additional new data that may indicate the state may be on the downward trend as statisticians further refined the predictive model. Nationally, even with social distancing measures enacted and sustained, the peak demand for hospital services due to the COVID-19 pandemic is likely going to exceed capacity...
n man was sentenced last week for two counts of rape of a child and one count of child molestation after pleading guilty on March 30, 2020. Jose Guadalupe Flores Hernandez of 703 W. Commercial St., was sentenced April 2 in Columbia County Superior Court to 18 years to life on one count of first-degree rape of a child, 46 months on one count of third-degree rape of a child, and 57 months for the third count, second-degree child molestation. Flores Hernandez was arrested October 30, 2019, by Columbia County Sheriff’s Office deputies after a 1...
“He then began to teach them that the Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders, the chief priests and the teachers of the law and that he must be killed and after three days rise again.” – Mark 8:31...
By Loyal and Charlotte Baker DAYTON–The COVID-19 event is hitting us hard—here and everywhere. In the rural communities where social distancing is not much of a problem, the public in general has been maintaining relatively good health as we keep coronavirus at bay—some able to maintain their daily constitutionals. Thankfully, in Columbia County, there has been only one positive and over 40 presumptives who were tested and found to be negative for COVID-19. Now, as we peer up and down Main Street, and many of the side streets, we perce...
Mary waited for Jesus outside the cave The promised resurrection meant He was saved. While others waited a savior to come Mary awaited her son. The baby she had called Jesus stood in a crowd Others gathered around Him. She was so proud. She always worried in spite of His good That he’d be misunderstood. Mary, it’s nothing you’ve done He always marched to some other drum You did all any mother could do He was His Father’s son. Mary carried his sandals. Stood by his side. Memories, sweet reflections, shone in His eyes “Take care of Mary, for...
To the editor, Chris Armitage is running as a Democrat for Representative in the 5th Congressional District against Cathy McMorris Rodgers. He is well-educated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice and a Master’s Degree in Homeland Security. He has been trained in the military, and has spent seven years in the Air Force, stationed at Fairchild Air Force Base, so he knows the 5th District very well. In addition, he has also been deployed to the Middle East, so has first-hand experience living and working in that region. Chris has wel...
DAYTON–Columbia County Public Health (CCPH), Columbia County Fire District No. 3, and Columbia County Public Transportation (CCPT) have teamed, to gather and distribute homemade masks to ensure each person uses one. CCPT has established a bin for mask to deposit. Community members making homemade can take them to the local facility located at 507 W. Cameron and place offering in the collection box, or contact CCPT at 509-382-1647 and someone will pick them up. Once the face masks have been gathered and before distribution, Fire District No. 3...
What Is Occupational Therapy (OT)? As an occupational therapist I get asked that question a lot. However, even I have a hard time defining our profession. I occasionally will give a tongue-in-cheek answer of: “It’s like physical therapy only different.” Or “Physical therapy teaches you how to walk to the shower and OT teaches you how to use it.” Glib answers aside the technical answer is occupational therapists help people across the lifespan participate in things they want and need to do through therapeutic use of everyday activitie...
DAYTON–The Columbia County Treasurer’s Office reminds property owners to pay property taxes in a timely manner to ensure funding of vital community services. The first half is due by April 30, 2020. To respond to the economic impacts stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, Columbia County encourages property owners to pay property taxes as early in April as possible. It is essential to maintain a base to help fund the needs of the community now and, in the months, to come. Annual property tax collection is split into two payments, with due dat...
DAYTON-Columbia County Public Health (CCPH) still reports only one recovered case in the community, however the number of cases rise in surrounding counties. CCPH administrator Martha Lanman, is asking that as the weather warms, people should be maintaining the social distancing guidelines issued for the Stay Home, Stay Healthy by Governor Inslee. Though going outside is allowed and encouraged, it is only advisable to do so with members of your household. If you encounter others while outside,...
WALLA WALLA–The Blue Mountain Community Foundation has created a Covid-19 Response Fund and is organizing an advisory committee for so that charitable resources are available to nonprofit organizations and charities helping people affected by the Covid-19 virus pandemic in the Walla Walla Valley. Other local philanthropies are creating funds either on their own or in partnership with BMCF. The Sherwood Trust made a $10,000 grant and an anonymous donor gave $5000 to the Fund in addition to the $100,000 that the Community Foundation has set a...
SPOKANE–Northwest Farm Credit Services has released its quarterly Market Snapshot reports covering the state of major agricultural commodities in the region. Northwest FCS industry teams throughout Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington monitor conditions and report outlooks for commodities financed by the co-op. In the first quarter of 2020, agricultural industries–including forestry and fisheries–navigated volatile economic conditions caused largely by the coronavirus pandemic. The 12-month outlook for agricultural commodities common to the ar...
The USDA has extended the application deadline for its Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) to April 15. REAP provides financial assistance to agricultural producers and rural small businesses to complete a variety of clean energy projects. “If you have been considering installing renewable energy systems or making energy efficiency improvements at your farm or rural small business, now is the time to apply,” Molly Malone, policy assistant for the Center for Rural Affairs said. According to the USDA, farmers and rural small businesses can...
Joseph (Joe) Just August 12, 1937- March 29, 2020 Joseph (Joe) Just passed away in Waitsburg, Wash., on March 29, 2020. Joseph Just was born in Rochester, N. Y. to Joseph Anthony and Minnie (Nellis) Just on August 12, 1937. He attended St. Michaels School in Penn Yan, NY, Penn Yan Academy, Cortland State Teacher's College, majoring in Education, and Geneseo State Teacher's College, majoring in Speech and Drama. Joe played football in High School and College and also played Semi-Pro Lacrosse for...
Robert L. Hays April 29, 1964-March 27, 2020 Robert (Bob) L. Hays passed away at home with Tricia by his side on March 27, 2020. Bob was born April 29, 1964, in Paradise, Calif., and adopted by Thomas Hays and Lisa Marie Rambow. He went to school through his freshman year in California and then moved to Dayton, Wash., to live with his uncle and aunt, Ron and Janet Schafer. He graduated from Dayton High School with the Class of 1982. Bob went into the Air Force April, 1984, through March, 1988,...
Ten Years Ago April 14, 2010 Residents of Washington will celebrate Arbor Day, 2010, on April 14, observing the holiday at a time best suited for tree planting for its residents. The arrival of the 39 students and three chaperones from Yamate High School in Japan, here for their exchange stay, was chronicled. Twenty-Five Years Ago April 5, 1995 The 57th Annual Meeting of the Columbia REA was held Wednesday, March 29, at the Elks Lodge in Walla Walla, with 222 members and guests attending the dinner and business meeting. The following directors...
CHEHALIS–Trooper Justin Schaffer, a seven-year veteran of the Washington State Patrol, was killed in the line of duty when he was struck by a vehicle that was fleeing law enforcement March 24. Trooper Schaffer was attempting to deploy spike strips to bring the pursuit to a stop when the fleeing vehicle struck Trp. Schaffer. Trp. Schaffer was transported by aid to Centralia Providence hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. He is survived by his wife, Sandra, his mother and father Sheila a...
By Gary Lentz Retired Ranger Lewis and Clark Trail State Park Special to the Dayton Chronicle –Continued from the April 2, 2020, installment of Gary Lentz's informative program at the Blue Mountain Heritage Society's fundraiser in February. Frank Finkel, after recuperating at a trapper's cabin for months, traveled to Fort Benton (in present-day Choteau County, Montana) where he reported in as a trooper from Co. C, Seventh Cavalry. Finkel was told he needed two witnesses and they're all dead. "...
DAYTON–The 28 London plane trees on Dayton's Main Street are an important piece of the community's identity and key to the livability of the town. The trees are subject of a lengthy study conducted by a consultant for the City of Dayton, and the City is requesting questions and/or comments from the public. Input from the public is requested to be received by City Hall no later than 4 p.m. Thursday, April 16, 2020. The short timeline is due to delays from the consultant caused by the COVID-19 p...
