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DAYTON–This is Bulldog Territory and graduates of Pietrzycki High School from hither and yon will converge on town for Alumni Weekend, which is packed full of float-making parties, the Saturday parade and Annual Meeting and numerous class get-togethers Friday and Saturday. Individual class banquets are set at various locations around Dayton. The Alumni Association reports classes of 1959, 1969, 1974, 1979, 1984, 1989, 1994, 2004, 2014 and 2019 are planning float-making and Saturday evening g...
DAYTON–A Kansas City, Mo., woman was found guilty of a gross misdemeanor for phone harassment of Columbia County residents Bret and Judith Strode following a Columbia County District Court trial here July 9. Jody Brunsvold, who has no apparent ties to the Strode family or other local residents, was charged by Columbia County Prosecutor C. Dale Slack after she allegedly telephoned the victims in August of 2023 and made harassing statements. Brunsvold allegedly placed three calls around the d...
DAYTON–The local High School Alumni Association Parade Committee named fellow alum husband and wife Bill (a member of the Class of 1960) and Jackie (a member of the Class of 1962) Savage as Parade Marshals for the Alumni Weekend Parade held this weekend July 20. Bill and Jackie Savage expressed surprise at the honor of being chosen as the Parade Marshals for the Dayton High School (DHS) Alumni Weekend Parade. Bill and Jackie were married following high school and have been together for 62 y...
STARBUCK–Fort Walla Walla Camp 3 of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War will hold a dedication ceremony of a new tombstone for the Union Veteran George Wood at the Starbuck Cemetery on July 27 at 11:30-11:40 a.m. Lunch and business meeting at the Starbuck Church is open to the public at 12:15 p.m. For those who have questions, or need more information, contact Don Jameson, Camp Commander FWW 3 at 509-945-0549 or www.suvpnw.org...
“If my people who are called by my name shall humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways then I will hear from heaven and forgive their sins and will heal their land.” – Chronicles 7:14...
By Bob Cox POMEROY––We have lost too many good people lately in Garfield County to sickness and illness – people who devoted their lives to Garfield County. Working on Main Street for 20 years, I saw the hard-working people that kept Pomeroy alive and well. All were volunteers who helped make Pomeroy a better town to live in and who honored those who gave back to our community. Whether it was the Chamber or Pomeroy Partners or SWEDA, they all worked for the good of our special place to live....
DAYTON–Fairgrounds users and folks going to the 2024 edition of the Columbia County Fair in September will be greeted by a clean and smooth expanse of concrete that will brighten the entryway for decades to come. The pavement work was the result of the Friends of the Fairgrounds'2024 goal of updating the fairgrounds' main entryway, says Julia Mead, president of the Friends of the Fairgrounds (FOTF). "We recently received grant monies from the Warren Family Action Fund and the Columbia C...
A well-known picture of Jesus knocking at the door has special meaning. There is no door knob on the outside of the door. It must be opened from within. Jesus doesn't barge in. He doesn't use a wrecking ball to gain entrance. His posture is relaxed and implies that He is gently knocking, intently awaiting our decision to His invitation. The painting illustrates the scripture in Rev. 3:20 "Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in, and...
DAYTON–The Dayton Adventist Church will host “Kid Survival Camp” each Wednesday at the Columbia County Fairgrounds beginning July 17 through August 7 at 9 a.m., and at the Adventist Church at 1525 S. 4th. St, on August 14 at 9 a.m. This unique Vacation Bible School study of the biblical character Daniel, the great survivor will provide attendees an opportunity to hear from the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office talking about personal and water safety along with a free lifevest; the Columbi County Fire District No. 3 will share informa...
To the editor, I was fortunate to have served on the Columbia County Health Systems Board of Hospital Commissioners for two 6-year terms, from 2003 until 2015. It was a rewarding experience during some challenging times for the hospital district. We had a strong Board of Commissioners who oversaw the management and future planning for the Health System. The Touchet Valley Café, the on-site cafeteria at Dayton General Hospital, was a welcome respite for staff, visitors, and local high school stud...
DAYTON–Foodstock 2024 is here again and celebrated at the Blue Mountain Station, 700 Artisan Way on July 20 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Foodstock will have groovy food from R&B BBQ, Co-op food specials, Mi Pueblito, Raspados Garcia frozen fruit, a beer garden, music by Dr. Terry from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and Vintage from 1-4 p.m. Fun stuff to do while there is a splash down water slide, tie-dye shirts, friendship bracelets, face painting; wine, cider and premium liqueur tasting; shopping the wares o...
Thursday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 101. South wind 7 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 66. West wind around 8 mph becoming south in the evening. Friday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 65. Saturday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 105. Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 68. Sunday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 107. Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 69. Monday:...
By Joao Antonangelo, Ph.D. Washington State University PULLMAN–Soil health is the cornerstone of sustainable agriculture, and maintaining an optimal pH level is a crucial aspect of nurturing healthy soils. One of the key practices in managing soil pH is liming, which plays a vital role in enhancing soil fertility and supporting robust crop yields. A recent article on No-Till Farmer emphasizes the significance of maintaining a close-to-neutral soil pH for promoting healthy soil and achieving t...
Rita Lee Pierson August 6, 1933 - December 20, 2023 Long time resident of Waitsburg and Dayton, Rita Lee Pierson passed away peacefully on December 20, with her four children by her side. Rita was born August 6, 1933 to Evelyn and Dale Dixon in Salem, Ore. After moving to Portland, she attended school there until moving to Waitsburg where Rita attended WHS among the class of 1950. She met Stanley Pierson, a favored customer, while working at the drug store's soda fountain. The two were married o...
James D. Berg October 29, 1955–July 6, 2024 James Berg, a resident of Dayton, Wash., passed away peacefully with his wife by his side on July 6, 2024. He was 68 years old. Jim was born October 29, 1955, in Preston, Wash., to Algot "Rast" and Marjorie Berg. Jim loved sharing stories and lessons learned from growing up in the close-knit Swedish community of 500. Life in Preston revolved around the local sawmill where his dad operated forklift, the Preston Baptist Church, Butchy's Groceries, and t...
Vivian Eslick McCauley January 9, 1020–July 6, 2024 Vivian Eslick McCauley, 104, passed away peacefully on July 6, 2024, in Chandler, Ariz. Loved by her family and friends, she will be deeply missed. Vivian was born on January 9, 1920, in Mission City, BC, to Grover and Beatrice Turner. She spent her first years in rural Telkwa, BC, riding horses and avoiding bears with her siblings. In 1930, the family moved to Dayton, Wash. She graduated from Walla Walla High School in 1938. In 1945, she m...
DAYTON–A diabetes education program initiated by Ruthe Yutzy, R.N. a Diabetes Education Specialist at Columbia County Health System, is showing promising results in managing diabetes for residents. The program is part of the health system's broader effort to address chronic health conditions in the community. The diabetes education program offers comprehensive support and education for individuals diagnosed with diabetes, aiming to improve their quality of life through better blood sugar m...
Ten Years Ago July 16, 2014 Sharon I. Mathews of Dayton was recovered last Saturday from the Snake River, several miles downstream from their campsite on Geneva Bar, where she went missing during a family boating outing over the Fourth of July. Jackie Ross "Jack" Williams, the former publisher of the Dayton Chronicle, passed away on July 8, 2014. Jack relocated to Dayton in 1978 and began a weekly publication called the Touchet Valley News. In 1981, he and his wife Maureen May purchased the...
