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By Loyal and Charlotte Baker DAYTON–Shine up those cowboy boots and plan to head 'em up and move 'em out to the Columbia County Fairgrounds here next weekend because the 2021 edition of the Dayton Days-Columbia County Fair Association Jackpot Rodeo is set for two performances Friday and Saturday, May 28 and 29. And the Dayton Days Parade, brought to you by the Dayton Chamber of Commerce, will sparkle down Dayton's Main Street beginning at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 29. Rodeo fans who have s...
DAYTON–The City Council did not pass an 18% utility tax increase ending in a tie at the meeting May 12. A thorough presentation was made by Mayor Zac Weatherford addressing the current expense shortfalls anticipated this fall due to the increased cost of law enforcement, dispatch and municipal court services to Columbia County totaling $612,500, as well as increase in pull from the retirement benefit. Weatherford said beyond just avoiding a deficit, a 60-day current expense reserve of $...
DAYTON–During the monthly Port of Columbia Commissioners meeting on May 12, opponents of the Touchet Valley Trail again gathered outside of the Port office along the road with signs of protest. But they weren't the only group gathered that day. About a dozen supporters of the trail marched downtown holding signs of support for the project. Dayton residents Dr. Michael Luce and wife Mary were among them. "As we've studied the Touchet Valley Trail proposal, and discussed and listened to legitimate...
DAYTON–Four young and energetic equestrians will represent Dayton Days-Columbia County Fair Association at its Jackpot Rodeo and when the Saturday, May 29 parade starts down Main Street. All are members of a 4-H horse club which has been sidelined during the COVID-19 shutdown, yet they have remained engaged with riding and learning more about horses, equestrianship and life in the saddle until their 4-H activities can officially resume. They are Tayla King, Hannah Peralez, Jemma Anderson and Mik...
DAYTON-Columia County Public Health Administrator Martha Lanman advised the Columbia County Commissioners (BOCC) that there is recent change to COVID restrictions relating to mask wearing put out by the CDC, acknowledging data reflecting the decreasing COVID cases and growing number of fully vaccinated people, rescinding the mask mandate. According to Lanman, Gov. Jay Inslee announced those who are fully vaccinated can remove their masks for indoor and outdoor activities, and to anticipate full...
“It is not the mountain that we conquer, but ourselves.” – Edmund Hillary...
“Doctor, I’m here because I’m a . . . I’m a . . . “ “Relax. Many people have psychological conflicts. Lay back on the couch and tell me about it.” “Okay. It’s just that I don’t know if it’s normal or something I should worry about. I’m a . . . vegan.” “I see. It’s not an uncommon condition among the upwardly mobile. Something like three percent are afflicted at one time or another. The scientific name is Dysfunctional Alimentary Obsessive Behavior, or in layman’s terms, Carniphobia. “When did yo...
By Loyal Baker DAYTON–For the first time since the coronavirus pandemic brought life to a screeching halt in March, 2020, the Dayton Kiwanis Club held an in-person meeting, and included the members and guests to join via Zoom, ushering in what may become a "new normal" for public entities and civic organizations: the hybrid live and remotely attended meeting. Chad Hickox, Ph.D., president of Walla Walla Community College spoke to the sixteen Kiwanians and guests that the college's future is b...
DAYTON–A 61-year-old Dayton man has pleaded not guilty to four counts of voyeurism and six counts of Possession of Depictions of a Minor Engaged in Sexually Explicit Conduct in the Second Degree during a Columbia County Superior Court arraignment hearing May 5, 2021, Judge Brooke J. Burns presiding. Kenneth E. Nettleton, 307 E. Spring St., Dayton, was arrested on April 27, 2021, and is being held on $100,000 bond in the Columbia County Jail. Nettleton’s first appearance, a probable cause hearing, was April 28 before Judge G. Scott Marinella. At...
BREAKFAST Wed, May 19: Cereal, Fruit, Milk Thur, May 20: Biscuits & Gravy, Fruit, Milk Fri, May 21: Cinnamon Roll, Scrambled Eggs, Fruit, Milk Mon, May 24: Breakfast Stick, Fruit, Milk Tue, May 25: Waffles, Sausage Links, Fruit, Milk Wed, May 26: Scrambled Eggs, Biscuit, Fruit, Milk Thur, May 27: Breakfast Pizza, Fruit, Milk Fri, May 28: Cereal, Fruit, Milk LUNCH Wed, May 19: Sub Sandwich, Veggies, Fruit, Milk Thur, May 20: Teriyaki Dippers, Rice, Veggies, Fruit, Milk Fri, May 21: Chicken...
Thur, May 20: Roast Beef with Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Broccoli Salad, Roll, Gelatin, Milk Tue, May 25: Fried Chicken, Mac Salad, Carrots, Salad, Roll, Peach Cobbler, Milk Thur, May 27: Pork Chops and Gravy, Roasted Red Potatoes, Green Beans, Broccoli Salad, Roll, Pies, Milk Tue, Jun 1: Stew, Biscuit and Caesar Salad, Cookie, Apple Juice, Milk Thur, Jun 3: Sloppy Joe, Baked Beans, Coleslaw, Fruit, Milk...
In the movie, The Father, Anthony, played by two-time Academy Award winner, Anthony Hopkins, refuses all assistance from his daughter, Academy Award and Golden Globe winner, Olivia Coleman, as he ages, with his progressing memory loss. As he tries to make sense of his changing circumstances, he begins to doubt his loved ones, his own mind and even the fabric of his reality. This film gives you both Anthony's changing and unreliable perspective, and the perspective of his caregivers and family....
DAYTON-The 2020-21 school year is quickly beginning to wrap up. Students are itching to get outside and enjoy their summer break. While it is a rollercoaster of good and bad emotions the seniors are ready to throw up their caps, and begin their new journeys after high school. As the year is coming closer and closer to an end, the ASB council is giving Dayton High School (DHS) one last hoorah before the senior council members must say goodbye. This week, there will be a variety of fun activities...
We are promised that all things work together for good to those that love the Lord. We aren't promised that in all things we won't have pain or sorrow. We aren't promised that all things will be precisely what we choose. Neither are we promised that we will understand why certain things happen. That is something the Lord may reveal to us later on. We are promised that the Lord causes all of it to work for good if we love Him. (Romans 8:28) It isn't uncommon for someone to have lived with a...
Gary D. Griffen April 21, 1949–May 14, 2021 Gary was born in Dayton, Wash., to Jack and Lois "Patsy" (Brower) Griffen on April 21, 1949. He was raised in Dayton and went to school through the tenth Grade. His family moved to Waitsburg where he graduated from Waitsburg High School in 1968. Gary attended Walla Walla Community College. Gary joined the Army Reserves in 1969. After completing basic training, he served as a medic for the next six years. Gary went to work for the Coast-to-Coast s...
Alvin Richter July 27, 1926–May 11, 2021 Alvin Richter, a long-time resident of Dayton, passed away on May 11, 2021. He was 94 years old. Alvin was born to Alfred and Bessie (Petricka) Richter in Montgomery, Minn., on July 27, 1926. They moved to Dayton in 1934, where Alfred helped establish successful green pea and asparagus production for Green Giant Company. Young Alvin soon made friends in Dayton. He and his "gang" enjoyed a life of adventure along the Touchet River across the street from hi...
Ten Years Ago May18, 2011 Dr. Kennie Reeves, recently graduated from the Medical Acupuncture for Veterinarians program sponsored by Colorado State University and is now offering this service at the Dayton Veterinary Clinic, where she and her husband, Dr. Chuck Reeves provide care to animal patients. Twenty-Five Years Ago May 15 1996 Susan McEloy and Ryan Gerlitz were chosen as the recipients of the 1996 PEO Citizenship Award. This award is given to the outstanding young man and woman in the Senior Class. The Dayton Boosters provided $1,100 towa...
Thursday: A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. Southwest wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible. Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable. Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 64. Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Saturday: A 30 percent chanc...
DAYTON–Two residents of Booker Rest Home and three staff have tested positive for COVID-19 this week, according to a Columbia County Health System news release Thursday. The residents, one who had received vaccination and one who had not, are stable. The vaccinated resident is asymptomatic and doing quite well, the news release stated. The non-vaccinated resident has been moved to our Acute Care floor with mild symptoms and is being treated. Three staff members have tested positive, all with m...
