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DAYTON–The Chamber of Commerce named Bette Lou Crothers "Citizen of the Year" at its annual Community Choice Awards Banquet last week, which recognizes individuals and firms in the community for their contributions to Dayton's quality of life. This year, two categories were added to include Start-Up Business, meaning a business could be nominated that is less than three years old, and Non-Profit of the Year. The Start-up Business of the Year is Paige's Floral & Gifts, and the Non-Profit of t...
DAYTON–Superintendent Guy Strot has submitted his resignation to directors of the Dayton School District, the Dayton Chronicle has been informed. Strot has been hired to serve as superintendent and high-school principal at the Wishram School District, a district and town of about 530 residents on the Washington side of the Columbia River, a short distance upstream of The Dalles, Ore. Strot said a combination of factors led to his decision to seek a different school. “I think by me lea...
DAYTON-The Board of County Commissioners met for a brief work session on April 25 before they went into an executive session to discuss personnel with Superior Court. They approved a contract with the Port of Columbia issuing them $90,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding that was previously approved to contribute towards the matching funds requirement of a $2 million grant awarded to the Port for the broadband project. Also approved was the payroll change for Delphine Bailey at Public...
DAYTON–Councilwoman Marchand Hovrud has resigned her Position No. 5 seat on the City Council due to moving to another state, the Dayton Chronicle has learned. Hovrud submitted a letter of resignation to Mayor Zac Weatherford on Wednesday, April 13. Hovrud did not indicate when the resignation, which came after the April 12 City Council meeting, will take effect. “I will be permanently relocating out of state in the near future,” Hovrud said in the resignation letter. “As things are unfolding more rapidly with the move- it is time to end my...
DAYTON-The School board was informed of the new COVID requirements for school entry; heard discussion on sex ed; advised of budget overage; and a $30,000 grant award were presented at the meeting April 20. In addition, written reports were provided in the Board Meeting Packet by principals Amy Cox and Kristina Brown who were not in attendance. Superintendent Guy Strot, Business Manager Veronica Perez, Athletic Director Sam Korslund and ASB and Student Board Representatives Aria Woodend and Madis...
“Instant gratification takes too long.” – Carrie Fisher...
DAYTON–Why is someone with a certain political ideology pegged as an enemy if they are presumed to have a different opinion? Why are we unable to express different points of view without nails, claws, snaggle-toothed, seething temperaments appearing? How do people know what others may think or believe if they don’t stop to listen? And, so what if they do have a differing opinion? Let’s take the Touchet Valley Trail (TVT) issue, which has been plaguing our community now for the better part of two years. Our community has become so divided becau...
To the editor, At the April 12 meeting of the Dayton City Council, the Council members voted against purchasing the property that would have allowed the City to move forward with bringing the wastewater treatment into compliance with Washington State Department of Ecology’s standards. The City has been working to find a resolution for this issue since 2007. That is 14 years of brainstorming, investigations, and research for the best possible solution to bring the City of Dayton into compliance. The Department of Ecology has been patient for 1...
DAYTON–Savonnah Henderson and Andrew Fouts announce their engagement of marriage. Savonnah, of Dayton, Wash., is the daughter of Steve and Carolyn Henderson of Dayton and is the framer for the Wenaha Gallery. Andrew, is the son of Marc and Neena Fouts of Kennewick, Wash., and is employed as a Mechanical Engineer for Lamb Weston in Kennewick, Wash. The couple plan an early September wedding....
BREAKFAST Wed. Apr 27: Breakfast Stick, Fruit, Juice, and Milk. Thurs, Apr 28: Cheddar Omelet, Fruit, Juice, and Milk. Fri, Apr 29: Bagel, Cheese Stick, Fruit, Juice, and Milk. LUNCH Wed, Apr 27: Popcorn Chicken, Rice, Veggies, Fruit, Fortune Cookie, and Milk. Thurs, Apr 28: Pizza Rippers, Veggies, Fruit, and Milk. Fri, Apr 29: Corn Dogs, Veggies, Fruit, and Milk....
One of our Dayton people was known for singing praises to the Lord not only at church but while working, driving through town with his window open, on the lawn mower, and at all kinds of times and places. His enthusiasm was so full and his voice was so strong that you could hear him singing above the loud motor noise of the riding lawn mower. He knew in his heart the joy of the Lord as he sang praises. God’s Word teaches that in being filled with the Spirit we are to be “speaking to one another with psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spi...
Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore is the newest adventure in the Wizarding World™ created by J.K. Rowling. Professor Albus Dumbledore (Jude Law) knows the powerful Dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald (Mads Mikkelsen) is moving to seize control of the wizarding world. Unable to stop him alone, he entrusts Magizoologist Newt Scamander (Eddie Redmayne) to lead an intrepid team of wizards, witches and one brave Muggle baker on a dangerous mission, where they encounter old and new beasts and c...
DAYTON–County Engineer Jeremy Weiland updated the Columbia County Commissions about the lack of progress on the fairgrounds pavilion bathrooms at the recent meeting April 18. In addition, a public hearing was set for May 2 for the speed reduction proposed past milepost one on South Touchet Road. Public Works Engineer Jeremy Weiland updated the Commissioners about the fairgrounds pavilion restrooms and the lack of progress on the project. The sewer and water lines have been constructed, the i...
Ten Years Ago April 25, 2012 The Columbia County Transportation system took possession of a bus equipped with wheel chair access last week. The Vehicle Production Group, VPG, Hadi-van is American made with the coach built in the Hummer plant, mounted on a Ford chassis and drive train, powered by a V-6 engine and gets better mileage. The Starbuck School District Annual Bike Rodeo, held recently was a great success for students to learn more about bike safety, the rules of the road, and practice bicycle skills and equipment. Twenty-Five Years...
Donald Dean Brown December 12, 1930–March 25, 2022 The world lost a sweet and gentle man on March 25, when Don Brown, 91, of Dayton went to his eternal rest. Don was born to Ted Brown and Doris Stanton on December 12, 1930, the oldest of three children. He spent the majority of his life in Dayton, graduation with the class of 1949, and being a devoted alumni at class reunions. He married Lois Gentry in 1950 and they were blessed with two daughters, Cheryl and Trish. They enjoyed many family v...
Leah Harris Long-time Dayton resident Leah Jane Harris, 93, of Walla Walla, died April 9, 2022 at Parkview Memory Care. Herring Groseclose Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements....
WAITSBURG–After the River View Jayvees broke a 4-4 tie with five runs in the fourth and fifth innings, and going on to a 14-4 win in five innings, the Dayton-Waitsburg Wolfpack rebounded to go seven innings in the nightcap, ending in a 5-5 tie after the Panthers managed the tying run in the top of the seventh. DW is 0-10-1 so far this season, still in the hunt for that first win. River View had opened the game with four runs, but DW clawed its way back with a run in the first, two in the s...
OTHELLO–Dayton-Waitsburg Wolfpack golfers Theo Anderson and Garrett Palmer exemplify the improvement being shown among golf team members as they shot personal bests at a league match here April 21. The golf season is winding down with an April 27 match played this week at Wine Valley in Walla Walla, and next week on May 5, a final match before district to be played at Walla Walla Veterans Memorial Golf Course. "The DW golfers put together another respectable showing today," Head Coach Mike M...
BURBANK–Mother Nature dealt nine high school track and field teams a bad hand here April 20, but some events were finished before the meet was called on account of weather. Wolfpack high jumper Vaughn Walter set a new personal record and finished second in the event, clearing 5-4 for the boys, and Marion Duncan also set a personal record in the 400m. with a time of 1:24.81. "Our previous week's meet was canceled due to winter weather, so it was great to get back out and compete," observed H...
Members of the Dayton Kiwanis Club, which will mark its 100th year serving Dayton and Columbia County this year, attended the 100th Anniversary banquet put on by the Walla Walla Kiwanis Club earlier this week. Attending were, clockwise from front left, President Kim Lyonnais, Jeannie Lyonnais, Gary Schroeder (Past president, Past Division Lt. Governor and current treasurer), Mary Muri, Dick Muri of the Steilacoom Kiwanis, Chuck Reeves (past president), Terry Nealey (past president), Jan Nealey,...
