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  • Mayor Weatherford fires three top City employees

    Melissa Gemmell|Jun 24, 2021

    DAYTON–Mayor Zac Weatherford reportedly fired three City of Dayton salaried employees Wednesday, June 16–Public Works Manager Jim Costello, City Administrator Trina Cole and Planning and Community Development Director Meagan Hayes. Repeated attempts have been made to reach the mayor for a statement following the terminations. Weatherford did not respond to messages and requests for a return call and he is now reported to be on vacation this week. Mayor Pro Tem Dain Nysoe confirmed the terminatio...

  • Throngs turn out for All Wheels Weekend

    Loyal Baker|Jun 24, 2021

    DAYTON–After 2020's All Wheels Weekend car show was canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic, the 2021 edition of the Dayton Chamber of Commerce-sponsored event exemplified what "small-town America" is all about, according to All Wheels Chairwoman Bette Lou Crothers. "It was the total epitome of what small-town America is all about," Crothers beamed in the aftermath of Dayton's return to normal. "Sitting there Friday night, watching people at the Courthouse, families under the trees, kids p...

  • Second School Forum delves into Special Education issues

    Melissa Gemmell|Jun 24, 2021

    DAYTON–The School District hosted the second of four planned forums on June 17. The topic was special education. Contributors to the forum was Superintendent Guy Strot, Middle and High School Principal Kristina Brown and School Board Chair David Bailey. Special guests were Education Service District (ESD) representatives Jeffrey Niece, who is the Executive Director of Special Education; Daniel Barnhart, who is a Behavior Specialist with ESD 112; as well as Emmy Kirk, who is the Assistant S...

  • Quote of the Week

    Jun 24, 2021

    “A man is what he thinks about all day long.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson...

  • A. F. Branco

    Jun 24, 2021

  • On the Edge of Common Sense

    Baxter Black|Jun 24, 2021

    Today there is an increased recognition of the bonding process between man and animals. Pets are now referred to in politically correct circles as companion animals. Companion. By definition; an associate, a comrade. It’s not a bad choice of words in a world where families get fractionated, children leave home, neighbors don’t know each other and people get lonely. A pet can be a good companion. Of course, when the word ‘bonding’ is used, they are almost always speaking of the bonding between...

  • OPINION

    Pam Lewison|Jun 24, 2021

    There’s an old adage, “You will need a doctor and a lawyer at least once in your life, but you will need a farmer every day.” Some Washington state lawmakers have forgotten that lesson. In this year’s regular session, legislators adopted an illegal capital gains income tax. Although supporters claimed it would only hit the super-rich, the definition would also impact famers. Recognizing this was a political problem, legislators created talking points to justify taxing farm families. The message...

  • Letters to the Editor

    Jun 24, 2021

    To the editor, This letter is to explain why I support Korinda Wallace for Dayton School Board Director #1. After talking and getting to know Korinda’s position on the issues facing our local school board, from discipline to her views on unfunded federal and state mandates, I have decided that she is the best candidate. I believe she has so much to offer our school district at this point and time. How do I know this? It is based on my own experience serving on a school board for eight years in the smallest district in Thurston County. When I w...

  • County Commissioners Meet

    Melissa Gemmell|Jun 24, 2021

    DAYTON-The Columbia County department heads met and updated the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) on June 21. Janet Schmidt from Washington State University Extension told the Commissioners that in talking with the director of Extension, it is strongly being considered continuing with someone in a dedicated position in the County as it had been since the agreement originated in 1986. The Commissioners previously expressed concern over the Extension's plan to regionalize the area, Extension...

  • Starbuck Schools honors giving trio

    Jun 24, 2021

    STARBUCK–The Washington Association of School Administrators (WASA) honored School Board Director Carol Wildman, School Board Director Cindy Harris, and school support staff member Louann Truesdale, with the Community Leadership Award for 2019 and 2020, at a ceremony in the Rebecca Lodge in Starbuck, Wash. last Saturday, June 19. Throughout its history, the WASA has been involved in recognizing individuals in other professions who have made extraordinary contributions to K–12 education. Awardee...

  • At The Theater

    Jun 24, 2021

    Together Together is an emotional adventure into love and parenthood involving two adult strangers. Young loner Anna (Patti Harrison) is hired as the gestational surrogate for Matt (Ed Helms), a single man in his 40s who wants a child. The two strangers come to realize this unexpected relationship will quickly challenge their perceptions of connection, boundaries and the particulars of love. This is kind of a romantic comedy, but that label does not really fit. It is about a friendship that...

  • Senior Round Table

    Jun 24, 2021

    Thur, Jun 24: Goulash, Green Beans, Salad, Garlic Bread, Peaches and Pears, Milk Tue, Jun 29: Chili Dog, Coleslaw, Spiced Apples, Milk Thur, Jul 1: Fish Sandwich, Potato Chips, Pickled Beets, Salad, Crisp, Milk Tue, Jul 6: Alicesprings Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Roll, Stewed Tomatoes, Oranges, Milk Thur, Jul 8: Meatloaf and Gravy, Au Gratin Potatoes, Baby Carrots, Salad, Roll, Banana, Milk Tue, Jul 13: Roast Beef, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Corn, Broccoli Salad, Fruit, Jell-O Milk...

  • QUICK LOOK

    Jun 24, 2021

    QUICK LOOK Updated office hours during lunch effective July 6, 2021 WALLA WALLA–Effective Tuesday, July 6 the District Court will be closed each day between 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Please refer to our website for further information: www.co.walla-walla.wa.us/government/district_court WWCC Invites Community to June 24 Open House WALLA WALLA–The Walla Walla Community College is looking forward to meeting prospective students, parents and other community members at an Open House to be held on the Walla Walla campus from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thu...

  • Obituary

    Jun 24, 2021

    Virginia Alice (Ginger) Snow January 25, 1946–May 20, 2021 Ginger Snow was born to Harold and Zora (Jackson) Snow on January 25, 1946 in Dayton, Wash., and passed away at home in Starbuck on May 20, 2021. With help from caregivers and faithful friends, Ginger's desire to remain at home was made possible. During her early childhood, Ginger's family lived in Dayton. A country girl at heart, Ginger was thrilled when her family moved to the former home of Zora's great-grandparents in the upper Tucan...

  • Obituary

    Jun 24, 2021

    LaVerne Long Bruce October 14, 1934–June 10, 2021 LaVerne L. Bruce, age 86, passed away peacefully at Guardian Angels in Richland and was reunited with her husband and family in heaven. Her last days were spent surrounded by her family. LaVerne was born in 1934 to Dallas and Opal Long in Pomeroy, Wash. She and her two sisters grew up in Dayton, Wash. Growing up, she loved to be outside on the farm helping her dad, any chance she got! Her family also spent a lot of time camping in the Blue M...

  • From the Dayton Chronicle archives

    Kaye Eaton|Jun 24, 2021

    Ten Years Ago June 22, 2011 Ken Graham and Cara Breland presented the final plans for the Dayton Kiwanis Playground, on behalf of the committee from the Dayton Development Task Force at the June 13 meeting of the Dayton City Council. The ML Express food trailer has attended all All Wheels Weekend serving curly; fries on Main Street for eight years since Bob and Tina Riedel purchased the food trailer from the prior owners, who attended all the previous years. The Washington State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital is again open to clients...

  • Wolfpack finishes in fourth

    Loyal Baker|Jun 24, 2021

    DAYTON–Wolfpack Boys Basketball finished fourth in the Eastern Washington Athletic Conference league playoffs after kicking the eight-team tourney off with a 50-38 win over Kittitas on the home court, then dropping the quarterfinal at Cle Elum 62-37 and losing the consolation final to White Swan 56-36, back at home. Columbia-Burbank eked out a 58-57 win over Cle Elum to win the tournament, setting the one and two spots, with White Swan in third and the Wolfpack fourth. Naturally, the WolfPack w...