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DAYTON–Classmates from near and far will reunite here this weekend as the Dayton High School Alumni Association resumes its reunion activities following two years of cancellations due to the pandemic. Friday will be the time those loyal to the red and gold of the Dayton Bulldogs will gather to greet old friends, enjoy a tasty meal, reminisce and create a float for the Saturday Alumni Parade. The parade, which will be marshaled by Cecil and Betty Ann Fletcher of Dayton (see accompanying story), gets underway at 10 a.m. Float line-up begins at 8...
DAYTON–Life-long Dayton residents and high-school sweethearts Cecil and Betty Ann Fletcher have been honored as the 2022 Dayton High School Alumni Association Parade Marshals. They will lead Saturday's Alumni Parade at 10 a.m. as it parades down Main Street. Cecil, 92, and Betty Ann, 89, attended school in Dayton Kindergarten through 12th grade, he graduating in 1948 and she in 1951. He's retired from a career with Green Giant and Smith Frozen Foods, and she is a retired Columbia County A...
DAYTON-The Columbia County Commissioners (BOCC) appointed an interim county engineer; held interviews throughout the day relating to the Director of Emergency Management and three County Board of Health positions; and finished with an evening meeting with the Planning Commission on July 11. The BOCC approved the appointment of Garfield County Engineer Walter Grant Morgan as acting interim engineer for Columbia County. Morning interviews were held on July 11 in executive session for the Director...
DAYTON–Vote-by-mail ballots destined for Columbia County voters’ mailboxes are to be mailed on or before Friday, July 15, according to Deputy Auditor Cathy Abel, Election Supervisor. Ballots are for the August 2 Washington State Primary Election. In Columbia County, there are races for two positions, Columbia County Commissioner No. 3 and Sheriff. Seeking the County Commissioner post is incumbent Charles L. Amerein and challenger Jack Miller. Candidates for Sheriff are incumbent Joe Helm and challenger Jeff Jenkins. Running unopposed are Tam...
DAYTON–Foodstock 2022 will be held at Blue Mountain Station on Saturday, July 16, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Foodstock 2022 includes rock painting, making tie-dye shirts, splashing down a water slide, and browsing the wares of area artists and crafters. Live music will feature regional musicians and groups, including Boe Stevenson, Gary Winston & the Real Deal, and Calico Bones. In addition to food specials at the Co-op Market at Blue Mountain Station, food trucks and vendors will be on-site, offering burgers, hotdogs, BBQ, ice cream sandwiches a...
“We have, I fear, confused power with greatness.” – Stewart Udall...
DAYTON–If you've got a sweet tooth, Vikki's Sweet Shoppe is just the place for you. Our Fair City's latest new Main Street business will hold its Grand Opening, complete with a Dayton Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting ceremony, on Friday, July 15, at 10:30 a.m. at the 217 E. Main Street store front. To celebrate, owner Vikki Griffin has plans to give away cupcakes, and, to the first 50 children that visit, a free small plush Coca-Cola Polar Bear. There will also be a raffle for a giant-sized C...
DAYTON-The new interim Superintendent Rich Stewart presided over the School District No. 2 Board work session on July 6. The board approved staff changes and discussed setting priorities for the district including the budget, scheduling the Board retreat and topics for future study. The Board approved the hire of Jacob Crawford as the High School Science teacher who will be replacing Doug Yenney as well as the resignation of recent hire Kindergarten Teacher Sue Ellen Butler who said in her...
To the editor, Food and its production seem to be the next battle ground. From the Dutch farmer’s uprising against emission controls to Bill Gates and his lab meat and bug diet, we need to be thinking of where our food is coming from. Some may find gardening daunting, but I find it freeing and grounding. True, the work is never done, but I think it was never meant to be. It is a lot of work and sweat, but food fresh from the garden tastes so good. The basic ingredients of sunshine, water, air, dirt, and a seed are all there is to it. “He who...
In our ongoing series on mental health, we will help you identify signs and symptoms of mental health concerns. It is important to know that you can have days with poor mental health without having a diagnosable condition. We all have days, maybe even weeks, that are more challenging. We want to normalize these signs and symptoms. Stigma is an unnecessary barrier to seeking help for mental health. Mental health deserves the same attention as a person’s physical health, as their emotional health. Experiencing symptoms consistent with mental h...
Along with my high school friends, we went to the top of Steptoe Butte with a road grader tire in the back of the pickup. After waiting until we were sure no vehicles were coming up the small Butte we rolled the tire off the side. When the tire hit the pavement of the road encircling the Butte it bounced up in the air 15 to 20 feet before proceeding down to the next piece of road. We were ecstatic at how high the tire would fly (we made sure no one would be hurt and no one was hurt). The out-of-control tire was symbolic of the out of control...
Thu, July 14: Chili Dog, Spiced Apples, Cottage Cheese, Salad Dressing, Fruit/Milk Tue, July 19: Fried Chicken, Mashed & Gravy, Corn/Roll, Carrot Raisin Salad, Grapes/Milk Thu, July 21: Beef Stroganoff, Zucchini, Spinach Salad, Roll, Pudding/Juice/Milk Tue, July 26: Pork Chops & Gravy, Mashed/Carrots, Garlic Bread, Fruit Jell-O/Milk...
Ten Years Ago July 11 , 2012 Nearly two miles of both sides of South Patit Creek outside Dayton are new permanently protected as the result of a conservation easement held by Blue Mountain Land Trust. Twenty-Five Years Ago July 9, 1997 Deregulation may end the two-bit pay-phone call. As part of a decision designed to promote competition in the pay-phone business, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has prohibited states from regulating the coin charge for local pay-phone calls. The Depot would like to recognize Kenneth and Shirley...
Angel Kay Ward May 22, 1961–July 4, 2022 Angel Kay Ward passed away at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane, Wash., on July 4, 2022 following a brief illness. Angel was born in Bradford, Pa. to Oma (Joey) and Joseph Ward on May 22, 1961. She was a loving and giving person. Her laugh was contagious and she had a passion for living life to its fullest. As she grew her passions changed from doing hair and makeup to tending her garden; but one thing remained, her love for family. Angel is p...
Marilynn M. Casteel October 29, 1930–July 11, 2022 Marilynn M. Casteel, 91, of Redmond, Wash., and formerly of Dayton, Wash., passed away July 11, 2022 at Americare Senior Living Adult Family Home in Renton, Wash. Marilynn was born in San Pedro, Calif. on October 29, 1930. She lived in Dayton, Wash. for 24 years. She had three children Loui, Steven and Johnny Conklin. She was a past president and member of the FOE (The Fraternal Order of Eagles) and was a part of the marching team. She had also...
