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DAYTON–Hitch up the buckboard, pardner, and giddy up into town for the 2022 Dayton Days-Columbia County Fair Jackpot Rodeo, Friday and Saturday, May 27 and 28. Two days of exciting rodeo action are planned for the community's enjoyment, the first evening's events kicking off at 6 p.m. Friday, with Saturday's action getting under way at 4 p.m. at the Columbia County Fairgrounds, 101 Fairgrounds Lane. Dayton Days, the community's long-time organization which put on the annual horse-racing w...
DAYTON–The City Council appointed Shannon McMillen to an open position, a updated resolution for the purchase of land for the waste water project (WWTP) was passed and other business was handled during the meeting May 10. McMillen was one of three candidates interviewed for the vacant position left by Marchand Hovrud who was elected last fall but since has moved out of the area. The other candidates were Dave Schreck and Heather Hiebert, who was appointed last September for the remainder of D...
DAYTON–The Chamber of Commerce will host a Community Forum at the Columbia County Fairground Pavilion on May 23 at 6 p.m. The forum is to discuss the future of a possible childcare facility in the area. The attendees will have an opportunity to ask question and provide input regarding this potential local entity. To facility the program, moderator Terry Nealey, retired Columbia County Prosecutor and Washington State Representative, will present panelists, Shane McGuire from Columbia County Health Services, Columbia County Sheriff Joe Helm, A...
DAYTON–A brief Flood Control Zone District meeting was called ahead of the regular Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) on May 16. County Engineer Jeremy Weiland provided an update on the Comprehensive Flood Hazard Mitigation Plan which is funded by grants from the Department of Ecology. After soliciting bids for a consultant for professional services, he recommended the County begin contract negotiations with Perteet, Inc. The Commissioners authorized Weiland to negotiate the scope and fees o...
WAITSBURG–There is fun to be done here this weekend at Waitsburg Celebration Days, May 20-22. Jump right in Friday evening with an ATV Sunset Cruise at 5 p.m. and a Sunset Car Cruise at 6 p.m. Saturday, grab breakfast from 7-10 a.m. at Waitsburg Town Hall, sponsored by the American Legion. The Kiddie Parade is at 9:30, followed by the Celebration Days Parade at 10 on Main Street. Vendors and the Bruce Museum will be open both Saturday and Sunday starting at 9 a.m. The Waitsburg One of a Kind Auto Show gets rolling at 10 a.m. Saturday in P...
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DAYTON-The Port of Columbia Commissioners heard a housing presentation, data analysis from 2020 census, and other Port business during the monthly regular meeting on May 11. It was given by representatives of the Community Council located in Walla Walla where they presented data for Columbia County. Port asset and project updates were also provided by Executive Director Jennie Dickinson along with economic development highlights. Three Community Council representatives presented data they...
DAYTON–The Friends of the Pool Committee is moving forward with plans to facilitate a swimming pool for the community through grants and citizen support. Since the closure of the Dayton City Pool at the end of the season in 2017, a dedicated group of citizens formed The Friends of the Pool Committee to facilitate the process for the construction and sustainable operation and maintenance of a new swimming pool. The vision of the organizaton is a community where all people have pathways to healthy opportunities, and believes this process can o...
To the editor, As parents to children in the Dayton Public School Systems we find it is our responsibility to notify the public of an incident that occurred at the school on Friday May 6, 2022. Our child was sent to the office for having two or more “Covid like symptoms” and then was administered a Covid test without parental notification or consent. We were then called to come pick our child up because his test came back as positive. We are curious, had his test came back as negative, if we would have even been notified. The school did iss...
DAYTON–Veteran Charles Amerein (center) was presented the Quilt of Valor on May 11 by fellow veteran Brian Black (right). The quilt was commissioned by his mother Amy before she passed away to be presented to any veteran. Linda Clarys (left) suggested it be presented to her son who served as an Army Ranger....
DAYTON–High School (DHS) has had so many exciting experiences within the last few months of school. From a successful spirit week, Prom, ASB Elections, and many achievements by students, the year will certainly be “going out with a bang”. The high school finally enjoyed a much-needed Spring Spirit Week, compliments of the DHS Associated Student Body (ASB) April 25 through 29. The week began with a simple day, including class meetings, cookies, and a “Future Career” dress-up day. Tuesday,...
BREAKFAST Wed, May 18: Breakfast Stick, Fruit, Juice, Milk Thur, May 19: Breakfast Pita, Fruit, Juice, Milk Fri, May 20: Cereal, Fruit, Juice, Milk Mon, May 23: Breakfast Burrito, Fruit, Juice, Milk Tue, May 24: Scrambled Eggs, English Muffin, Fruit, Juice, Milk Wed, May 25: Breakfast Pizza, Fruit, Juice, Milk Thur, May 26: French Toast, Fruit, Juice, Milk Fri, May 27: Muffin, Yogurt, Fruit, Juice, Milk LUNCH Wed, May 18: Sub Sandwiches, chips, Veggies, Fruit, Milk, Early Release Thur, May 19: Nachos, Veggies, Fruit, Milk Fri, May 20: Pizza,...
Thurs, May 19: Chicken Dumplings, Capri Veggies, Broccoli Salad, Roll, Fruit Cocktail, Milk Tue, May 24: Hotdog, Mac Salad, 3 Bean Salad, Pies, Apple, Milk Thurs, May 26: Pork Chops, Gravy, Red Potatoes, Green Beans, Salad, Applesauce, Roll, Milk Tue, May 31: Lasagna, Mixed Veggie, Garlic Bread, Salad, Fruit Jell-O, Milk Thurs, June 2: Fried Chicken, Mac Salad, Cream Corn, Roll, Peach Cobbler, Milk...
As he ate lunch, the little boy counted the calls the cuckoo bird was making as he listened to the clock at 12 noon. Having made a mistake, he counted to 13 and said with surprise, “Mom! It is later than it has ever been before!” Though his counting was wrong, his statement was right. It is later than it has ever been and the promised return of Jesus Christ is closer than ever. Jesus taught that we should be able to interpret the signs of the times. He reprimanded the hard-hearted religious leaders for not discerning the times, saying, “Wh...
Ten Years Ago May 9, 2012 In their debut at the “FIRST” Robotics Competition Championship, held in St. Louis, Mo., April 25-28, 2012, the Dayton robotics team, Demetri Tziouvaras, James Costello, Alex Eaton and Lincoln Riley, and their Ranching Robot, brought home a trophy for the highest-seeded rookie team in their division. Dayton High School Ag Shop teacher Steve McLean traveled with the team. Twenty-Five Years Ago May 14, 1997 Parents of children entering kindergarten in Washington State in the fall of 1997 need to be aware of new vac...
DAYTON–Sagelyn Kilts and Eloy Garcia- Romero were chosen as the recipients of the 2022 P.E.O. Citizenship Award. This award is given to the outstanding young man and woman in the senior class, judged on the qualities of character, scholarship and activities. Especially emphasized are honesty, courtesy, amiability, morality and punctuality- the marks of a good citizen. Recipients are selected by the high school faculty, the Associated Student Body officers and the P.E.O. Awards Committee. The a...
DAYTON–A Political Action Committee (PAC) was recently formed called the Neighbors United for Progress (N.U.P.) by a group of local citizens in early May. The organization will raise money to support candidates in local elections, and to raise awareness of local issues. The new group was launched and registered with the Washington State Public Disclosure Commission in early May according to N.U.P. chair Elise Severe, with Teeny McMunn as treasurer, Shellie McLeod, vice-chair; and Kari Dingman, secretary. The group is a multi-partisan group w...
BISMARCK, N.D.–Matthew and Lexus Richter of Bismarck, N.D. announce the birth of their son. Daniel James Richter was born at 10:14 a.m. on Wednesday, March 2, 2022 at Sanford Medical Center in Bismarck. He weighed 8 pounds, 9 ounces and 20½ inches long. The maternal grandparents are Joseph and Mary Ann Ward of Dayton, Wash. The paternal grandparents are Gary and Coreen Richter of Moffit, N.D....
DAYTON–In the article contained in the Dayton Chronicle May 12, 2022 edition, “Loss of DHS student prompts serious discussion”, Kristie Korslund was credited as the District Behavioral Specialist. Her correct title is “Student Assistance Professional....
By Larry Bunch Special to the Dayton Chronicle POMEROY–Tracy Hanger, Larry Bunch, Holly Ledgerwood, Robert Koller and Jack Miller, Jr. are top winners at the Washington State Shoot event which took place at the Walla Walla Gun on Thursday, June 12-15. Six Pomeroy Gun Club members attended the Washington State Shoot at Walla Walla Gun Club starting last weekend. During this event, the Club's senior most shooter and two of our female shooters were the stars of the shoot for Pomeroy. In the P...
