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DAYTON–Several fires were started in the Blue Mountains by a July 7 thunderstorm that crackled across the region, and firefighters working on one of them, the Green Ridge-Turkey Tail Fire, about 20 miles from here and some 30 miles from Walla Walla, are making Dayton its base of operations. As of deadline Tuesday, July 13, the Green Ridge fire was about 338 acres and 10% of its perimeter contained, according to the InciWeb, the multi-agency source for fire information. On July 11, the fire's s...
DAYTON–Engines will roar, golfers will putt and folks will enjoy the "far out" offerings at the Blue Mountain Station's annual Foodstock event this weekend. The All Wheels Weekend "Extended" Demo Derby will be Saturday, July 17 at the Columbia County Fairgrounds. Gates open at 4 p.m. with tickets available at the gate or at the Dayton Chamber of Commerce, 202 E. Main Street. The annual "Foodstock & Vintage at the Station" event held at the Blue Mountain Station is also July 17 at 10 a.m.–5 p.m...
DAYTON–Craig and Nikki Corbeill of Colfax, Wash., have recently purchased the Hubbard-Rogg Funeral Home here from long-time director, George Touchette. The funeral home located in the heart of Dayton's business district has been continuously operated since its opening in 1905. Touchette and his late wife, Randi Rogg, returned to Dayton shortly after they were married to join her father, J. Vern Rogg, in the business. George and Randi continued to run the funeral home following Vern's death in 1...
DAYTON–Family connections and family roots played a big part in Dru and Brooke Van Ausdle "coming home" to the southeastern corner of Washington, the location of Dayton's newest business, Van Ausdle Tires. The new tire store is at the location formerly occupied by Jerry Harshman's J-Har Logging on the west end of town, and years ago its Allis Chalmers orange façade started as Harvester Supply, Inc., at 36713 Highway 12. It will be open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. What was in that bu...
DAYTON-The School Board appointed Jeff McCowen to the open board position left by Kate Leid; approved the hiring of two teachers, one paraprofessional; laid plans for the third forum, and maintenance projects at the meeting on July 7. McCowen took the Oath of Office for the Dayton School Board at the July 7 meeting after they recently appointed him for the open at-large position for the interim period until new Board members get voted in for next term. McCowen is also running uncontested for...
“We first make our habits, and then our habits make us.” – John Dryden...
DAYTON-City of Dayton Mayor Zac Weatherford presented to the Columbia County Commissioners (BOCC) a draft or a temporary interlocal agreement of six months at the July 6 meeting. This agreement proposes to utilize Columbia County's planning services until new staff is in place to handle building permits and follow through with projects that are in place. Commissioner Ryan Rundell commented that the draft was more than they thought it would be by asking the County planner to attend City Council...
DAYTON–The Port of Columbia regular meeting had to be moved to Monday July 12 from the regularly scheduled second Wednesday because Executive Director Jennie Dickinson said the Port was invited to present to the Washington State Community Economic Revitalization Board (CERB) for consideration to receive their rural broadband program grant on Thursday July 15. Dickinson said Bob Greene from local internet service provider (ISP) Columbia iConnect will also present on behalf of the Port project. T...
A good cowboy will go beyond the call of duty and even put himself in harm’s way to help a suffering beast. Doug and Patty run a ranch in that big, wide country in eastern New Mexico. They’d received several loads of cow/calf pairs. The weather was against ’em and the calves went to scourin’. The cows were turned out in a big pasture. Treating the calves wasn’t easy. The morning of the incident, their neighbor, Caleb, came to help. He was ridin’ a big mule. They trailed through the cows and spot...
To the editor, I am writing this letter in support of Mr. Seth Bryan who is running for the elected office of Port Commissioner district #1, Columbia County. I’ve known Seth since he and his wife moved to Dayton about 6 years ago. I feel Seth’s experience in the heavy construction industry as a project superintendent where he worked with municipalities, engineering firms and inspection agencies would be great experience to have as a port commissioner. He also has been a successful small business owner. Seth feels there must be transparency and...
The Dayton High School Class of '71 joined the Class of 1970 to celebrate their 50th class reunion recently, and alumni who attended deemed it a wonderful combined event with lots of visiting and shared memories. Front row, from left: Kitsy Casseday, Tressa Warren Petersen, Joyce Bell Spangle, Class Advisor Jack Rogers, Leslie Gritman Hamilton, Kay Spoonemore Miller. Middle: Jay Schaffer, Patty Skog Gallaher, Dave Bowen, Debbie Howard Richter, Joanne Munden Sams, Karen Richter Fuller, Mary...
Thur, Jul 15: Goulash, Green Beans, Caesar Salad, Garlic Bread, Fruit, Milk Tue, Jul 20: Fired Chicken, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Corn, Caesar Salad, Roll, Grapes, Milk Thur, Jul 22: Beef Stroganoff, Zucchini, Spinach Salad, Roll, Pudding, Juice, Milk Tue, Jul 27: Spaghetti, Mixed Veggie, Salad, Garlic Bread, Fruit, Jell-O, Milk Thur, Jul 29: Broccoli Lasagna, Mixed Veggie, Garlic Bread, Banana, Milk Tue, Aug 3: Chicken Sandwich, Potato Chips, Pickled Beets, Grapes, Snickerdoodles, Milk...
F9: The Fast Saga, sends the "Fast" franchise more over the top than ever according to several reviewers, but this film is pure action and escapism. Vin Diesel's Dom Toretto is leading a quiet life off the grid with Letty and his son, little Brian, but they know that danger always lurks just over their peaceful horizon. This time, that threat will force Dom to confront the sins of his past if he's going to save those he loves most. His crew joins together to stop a world-shattering plot led by...
Ten Years Ago July 13, 2011 These two Parade Marshal “Call Girls” are a pair to listen to. At the head of the alumni parade are two local ladies who drive the Alumni Association that coordinates the All-Class Reunion, Barbara (Leighty) Hanger and Leota (Boggs) Laughery. The Mule and Donkey Show is offered to riders of all ages and abilities July 14-14, 2011. Twenty-Five Years Ago July 10, 1996 Jedd Oakley, a 15-year-old sophomore attending Dayton High School, recently placed first in the Utah State Fiddling Competition in Salt Lake City. Columb...
Joan Broughton Pratt 1926–July 8, 2021 Joan Broughton Pratt passed away peacefully July 8 at the age of 94. Born in Dayton, Wash., in 1926, to Charles J. Broughton and Iras Troy Broughton, Joan spent her formative years growing up on her family's wheat ranch surrounded by colorful aunts, uncles and cousins, with whom she remained close to throughout her life. While attending Smith College (where she would later graduate with a degree in Art History), she met husband, Charles Anderson Pratt, an A...
