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DAYTON–Scores of patriotic citizens of Columbia County and environs joined in the Dayton City Park to celebrate Independence Day 2022 at an event sponsored by the Columbia County Conservatives, an "Old Fashioned Family Fourth of July." From noon until 4 p.m. on the Fourth of July, the fun to be done included traditional picnic activities such as a cake walk, Bounce House, Dunk Tank, Tug of War, water games, balloon games, and, of course, food such as hot dogs, ice cream and watermelon. Over 300...
DAYTON-The Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) reviewed applications to fill the Director of Emergency Management and discussed filling the County Engineer position as well as scheduling interviews for the Board of Health applicants. Also requested was drafting a resolution to be presented on July 18 for approval for placing on the ballot the formation of a metropolitan parks and recreation district. Seven applications have been received for the open Director of Emergency Management position....
“Courage is knowing what not to fear.” – Plato...
By Elizabeth Hovde OLYMPIA– Gov. Jay Inslee has issued a directive saying that to address the continuing threat of COVID-19 and “ensure the health of our workforce” there will be a permanent COVID-19 vaccination requirement for workers in Washington state’s executive and small cabinet agencies. He includes the addition of boosters in that mandate and encourages other agencies to follow suit. COVID-19 is serious, but it is no longer a public-health crisis. It has become like other viruses that we have to deal with and do so in reasona...
DAYTON–A favorable financial report was conveyed to the Columbia County Health System Board Commissioners at the meeting on June 29. They also approved an investigation in to housing childcare on campus, transitioning health records, were advised of a Hall 1 Acute Care Project grant and new providers. Financials reported at the monthly Board meeting for the Columbia County Health System (CCHS) reflected a favorable net income of $304,000. Five million dollars in Medicare prepayment funds r...
To the editor, The Columbia County Conservatives are backing Chuck Amerein for the position of Columbia County Commissioner Dist. 3. Chuck has already served us in the Armed Forces and has served us as County Commissioner, seeking the most cost-effective ways to deal with county issues. Now Chuck Amerein is up for re-election for County Commissioner Dist. 3. I strongly urge my fellow Columbia County citizens to re-elect a hard-working veteran back into office to help keep county issues in perspective. Gary Quinby Dayton, Was...
DAYTON–The Community Bible Church will host its 150-year celebration at 203 S. 2nd St., on Saturday, July 16 at 1-8 p.m. The Community Bible Church was founded in Dayton 150 years ago. To commemorate this momentous occasion, the church is hosting a day of celebration on Saturday, July 16, from 1-8 p.m. with live music, games for children (and adults, if they wish to jump in), sack races, and a Pig Roast beginning at 6 p.m. The celebration concludes with young adult events featuring spike ball, corn hole, and the like at 8 p.m. A special time o...
PENDLETON, Ore. (July 5, 2022) — The Umatilla National Forest is seeking proposals from interested entities to operate and manage the Spout Springs Ski Area, located near Tollgate at milepost 22 along State Highway 204 between Weston and Elgin. Responses received will help Forest staff consider options to ultimately reopen the ski area to the public. The Forest is looking for an operator who will provide professional management and operational oversight at Spout Springs Ski Area. The operator will be responsible for all aspects of resort m...
In our continuing discussion of mental health, we have discussed awareness of our increased U.S. suicide rates and high rates of depression, anxiety, Trauma/Stressor Related Disorder and we would wonder, who is at risk for mental health problems? The answer is all of us. SAMHSA reported in 2021 that 21% of all US adults live with a mental health condition. So, when you and four of your friends are together, statistics say that one of you is living with a mental health issue. Reasons are many and we all have stressors in our lives. Youth stress...
Thu, June 30: Fish Sandwich, Potato Chip, Pickled Beets, Cottage Cheese, Crisp/Milk Tue, July 5: Hamburgers All Fixings, Potato Chips, Oranges/Jell-O, Pasta Salad/Milk Thu, July 7: Chicken Dumplings, Peas/Carrots, Salad/Roll, Banana/Milk Tue, July 12: Roast Beef, Mashed Potato/Gravy, Corn/Broc. Salad, Fruit Jell-O/Milk Thu, July 14: Chili Dog, Spiced Apples, Cottage Cheese, Salad Dressing, Fruit/Milk...
DAYTON-The Dayton School Board hosted the Waitsburg School Board for a special meeting on June 29 to discuss the DW Athletic Combine. The agenda of items for discussion was created by Superintendents Guy Strot of Dayton and Mark Pickel of Waitsburg after considering discussion points and issues raised at previous meetings. These items would then be formalized in an updated combine agreement that would be approved at a later meeting. Also listed on the agenda was a public comment period and two...
The Duke is set in 1961 when Kempton Bunton (Jim Broadbent), a 60-year old taxi driver, stole Goya’s portrait of the Duke of Wellington from the National Gallery in London. Helen Mirren plays as Bunton’s wife. This portrait theft has been the only theft in the Gallery’s history. Kempton sent ransom notes saying that he would return the painting on condition that the government agreed to provide television for free to the elderly. What happened next became the stuff of legend. Only 50 years later did the full story emerge–a startling revelat...
Ten Years Ago July 5, 2012 The Second Annual Mule Mania is just around the corner, to feature entertainment, vendors and a chuck wagon cook-off not to mention plenty of mules. County Commissioners received several outreach grants, $11,284 from SNAP, $14,700 from the Community Transformation Grant and Early Support of Infant and Toddlers of $18,000, reported Administrator Martha Lanman. Twenty-Five Years Ago July 9, 1997 Superintendent Steve Chestnut is moving to Moses Lake, and School Directors offered the superintendent’s contract to D.H.S. P...
DAYTON–It was reported in the front-page article “Rally for the Flag draws supporters” in the June 30, 2022, edition of the Dayton Chronicle “…the Betsy Ross thirteen stripes and thirteen stars flag reproduction on a platform wagon positioned in front of the Dayton Historic Depot” should have read the Betsy Ross thirteen stripes and thirteen stars flag reproduction on a platform wagon positioned at the Palus Museum on Main St. The event was not affiliated with the Dayton Historic Depot....
DAYTON–Congratulations to the following Middle School Students of the Month for May were, Corbin Sparrell, eighth grade; Alexa Jones, seventh grade; Christian Gonzales, seventh grade; and Robert Haney, sixth grade. Middle school teachers select students from sixth, seventh, and eighth grade based on academic achievement, honesty, respect, responsibility, citizenship, improvement, effort and attitude. -Submitted photos...
DAYTON–The Touchet Valley's iconic Green Giant, which peers across our verdant valley from a hillside a short way west of town, recently got a trim so he'll be much more visible and attractive to the scores of people who stop at the point of interest along Highway 12 each day. The Giant got the attention over two days last week by volunteers Dale Walling, Emil Johnson and Richard Nicely, with transportation, equipment and nutritional support from Kim Lyonnais, Joe McMillen and Randy Mann. J...
Patit Valley Grange #1039 has awarded a $500 scholarship to Ella Thompson, daughter of Cody and Carrie (Avery) Thompson of Wasilla, Alaska. Ella is a 2022 graduate of Colony High School, Palmer, Alaska. She will be attending the University of Alaska Fairbanks in the fire science program starting this summer. Ella's grandparents are Del and Adena Avery of Dayton and Robin Thompson of Wasilla. Adena and Carrie are members of Patit Valley Grange #1039. Adena was honored to present Ella with her...
