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DAYTON–Long before there were big box stores or Amazon, the people of Dayton and Columbia County got what they needed at 100-year-old Dingle's of Dayton, which to this day remains one of this fair city's crown jewels along its historic Main Street. Entering the 179 E. Main Street store, through one of two large front doors with age-worn brass handles and thumb latch, and padding across its worn wooden flooring, is like stepping back in time, when impulse merchandising wasn't the force behind d...
DAYTON–Columbia County Public Health reported five active cases with three recovered and 173 negative tests as of Monday, June 29. There have been no new positive cases reported since the last outbreak which were in one household. Shane McGuire, CEO of the Columbia County Health System (CCHS), indicated that before the recent seven cases hit a few weeks ago, that they had become “relaxed” or “complacent” with only the one positive and long-since-recovered case since March. “It started wit...
DAYTON–Debbie Seney recognized her father and his family immediately from the front page of the Dayton Chronicle last week. The family of four in the photo, recovered from within a wall of the building at 211 E. Main Street, is Seney's grandparents, George Henry Douglas and Isabelle (Banks) Douglas; her aunt Sally Douglas McHargue, and her father, Ronald G. Douglas. This photo printed in last week's newspaper was apparently one of the poses rejected by the family as Seney has a similar photo in...
“It’s a waste of intelligence, not a lack of intelligence.” – Steve Smith, aka Red Green...
I’ve got to say the past few months have been incredible…history making. If life ever returns to normal, and some say it will never, it will be interesting to see how rational thinkers frame this tumultuous period in United States history. Look: it’s craziness, utter insanity. Coronavirus shut most of the country down and imprisoned people in their houses and apartments. They went stir crazy. Washington State Governor Jay Inslee shut down every county in the state while the worst of the coronavirus was happening in just a few. We’re slowly...
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By Jason Mercier With the state’s budget outlook in the news, discussion of a capital gains tax is occurring with greater frequency. There is one piece of information that is consistently left out, however: the fact that a capital gains tax is an income tax. This important detail dramatically changes the political and legal framework for the debate. On the political side is the fact the voters have rejected 10 straight income tax proposals, including 6 proposed constitutional amendments. On t...
Many years ago this month, I was invited to the 75th Annual Southwestern Saskatchewan Sheep and Woolgrowers/Stockdog Trials in Maple Creek, Saskatchewan. The night before the big do, I sat in Bernice’s kitchen as she cut leg o’lamb into one-inch squares for shish kabob. I was helping Skewer. The banquet was sold out, over 400 expected so there was a lot of cutting and skewering. “How ya gonna cook this meat?” I asked. She explained she had four backyard BBQ grills lined up with an engineer and a...
To the editor, Down through the ages whether in chains or cuffs character has been more important than color. Guilt from defying authority brings on bad consequences and defines character. In spite of being either free or prisoner the issue is not color. We need to get out priorities straight by the Book or we get what we deserve. Sometimes it’s death through not always. Seventy years ago, at age 27, I was headed for Hell. Grace was offered to me and I accepted it. I am here to tell you to choose Grace and respect authority. Grace has no c...
Too many times in life, an event leads to an abrupt change in a reactive manner versus proactive, planned approaches to change. Sometimes this is hard to avoid but in the case of choosing to “age in place,” most people will tell you that they want to remain in their homes and community with many feeling that this is completely feasible, and the good news is that studies support this idea. AARP’s most recent survey of adults age 50 and over revels that 76% want to remain in their homes as long as possible, and that only 5% of the 65+ popul...
DAYTON–Retail VS. Libraries, a topic to ponder when asking why the library remains closed. We know it can be difficult for our community when the library is closed and we want to do everything we can to reopen, while ensuring that we keep our community and patrons safe. In phase 3 of the Governor’s phased reopening plan, the State has not released industry specific guidelines for reopening libraries. There are many different factors to consider when evaluating library services in a post COVID-19 world and how we move forward. We want to hel...
SPOKANE–Kaleigh White of Dayton has earned placement on the Gonzaga University President’s List for spring semester 2020. Students must earn a 3.85 to 4.0 grade-point average to be listed. Gonzaga University is a humanistic, private Catholic University providing a Jesuit education to more than 7,500 students. Situated along the Spokane River near downtown Spokane, Wash., Gonzaga is routinely recognized among the West’s best comprehensive regional universities. Gonzaga offers 75 fields of study, 23 master’s degrees, four doctoral degrees...
OLYMPIA–Washington law enforcement agencies continue to focus on education and engagement regarding state orders related to the coronavirus crisis. The statewide face covering order is a public health and safety measure. It is not a mandate for law enforcement to detain, cite or arrest violators but rather an evidence-based and safety-focused directive meant to slow the spread of a potentially deadly disease. WSP will continue to communicate with and encourage all to make safety-focused decisions and follow all health-based directives from t...
Ten Years Ago June 30, 2010 Summer Recreation Program off to a great start with a total 48 youth, grades K-6th are registered in the program, an increase of 30 youth over the 2009 program. Twenty-Five Years Ago June 28, 1995 Dick Ingram Jr. was honored Thursday night at the 66th Annual Grain Grower Stockholder’s meeting. Manager Don Himmelberger presented Dick with a commemorative gift for his seven years of service on the board of directors of the cooperative. Holly Wiener, Carrie Avery and Rachelle Nodine, all seniors at Dayton High S...
Janet Mings Pomeroy Swingler Nov 7, 1939-June 21, 2020 Janet Mings Pomeroy Swingler passed on June 21, 2020. Whether unexpected or prayed for, the final-ness of losing a loved one from our world is hard. We must be grateful for the time we had, and look forward to fond remembrances to help take the space of grief. Family, friends, faith, hard work and a clean home were very important to Mom. She cherished many titles: daughter, sister, wife, mom, Gram, aunt, great-grandmother, and friend. Janet...
DAYTON–The eighth annual Swim the Snake sponsored by the Blue Mountain Resource Conservation and Development Council and Waitsburg’s Commercial Club, planned for August 8, has been canceled. The swim is just one of many community and recreational traditions which have fallen victim to the COVID-19 pandemic shutdown. Event organizers, federal and state partners, the Port of Columbia and Lyons Ferry Marina staff recognize Washington’s Safe Start program for Coronavirus and its restrictions for gatherings, social distancing and Phasing for count...
