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DAYTON–Damage in timber by a fire of as yet undetermined origin was limited thanks to a citizen's sharp eye and prompt response by local fire departments Monday. At about 10:50 a.m., Columbia County Dispatch received a call from a citizen who reported seeing smoke in the tree line south of Dayton. Fire District No. 3 units were dispatched and Chief Jeromy Phinney reached the area, where indeed a fire was getting underway. The fire was burning in some grass and brush, and was just moving into a...
DAYTON–The Columbia County Health System (CCHS) reports experiencing near normal volumes of activity in the clinics and hospital facilities at the July board meeting. "June was a return to near normal volumes, with the system falling short of budget by only $174,854, which can happen in any month, as things come back after the initial COVID response," said CEO Shane McGuire. Health District Controller Tom Meyers stated the financial report reflects improvements since the reopening at the C...
DAYTON–As if celebrating her store's 100th anniversary this year wasn't enough, Dayton's Mindy Betzler walked in Elk Drug-just across Main Street from her store, Dingle's of Dayton–and was surprised to learn that the prescription she was there to pick up was Dayton's long-time pharmacy's One Millionth prescription received from a provider. Elk Drug's Sean Thurston presented Betzler with a gift basket of items from Elk Drug and a gift card from Skyline Parts of Dayton. "Isn't that a riot!" Bet...
DAYTON–Changes were made to the use agreement for the equine facilities at the Columbia County Fairgrounds and stall rentals by the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) at the first monthly evening meeting since the Coronavirus closure mandates in Washington State. Changes include the use of the facilities by minors without supervision for which an additional waiver would have to be signed stating that parents allow their minor to attend their horses without a parent or guardian. The previous a...
“No government of the left has done as much for the poor as capitalism has. Even when it comes to redistribution of income, the left talks the talk but the free market walks the walk.” – Thomas Sowell...
Many of us are turning off the news–despairing at the discouraging headlines. Months of horrifying headlines about COVID 19 and now civil unrest. I have tried to do the same, but have only succeeded in reducing my consumption, not turning it off completely. It is because I am insanely curious about what is going on around me, but my main motivator at present is my lack of trust, both in the media and in our political “leaders”. As Rahm Emanuel famously stated, “Never let a crisis go to waste.” Evil people are doing that very thing, today in...
A. F. Branco...
The other day on the internet, I saw an old commercial of a semi truck that had these words painted on the side: JONNY KAT, KITTY LITTER. For some reason that had a profound ffect on me. Imagine a semi full of kitty litter! 40,000 pounds of scented, colored, and packaged cat box contents! That has to say something about our affluent society, about the shape of our civilization. Some of our past inventions are quite practical and ingenious. The self-sealing, puncture proof tire, mercury lights,...
To the editor, I am writing in support of Perry Dozier to be our next State Senator for the 16th Legislative District. This is my first ever letter to the editor. I served as the Clerk of the Board to the Board of Walla Walla County Commissioners for over 25 years. County Commissioners must be responsible, caring, knowledgeable, willing to listen and learn and make informed, sometimes hard, decisions on behalf of the citizens of the county. Perry was an excellent County Commissioner. He came into the position with considerable experience in...
DAYTON–Numerous state and local races will be determined by Washington and Columbia County voters when the dust settles after the August 4 Washington State Primary Election. Voters may mail their ballot using the provided prepaid-postage envelope, or ballots may be delivered in person to the Auditor's Office at the Columbia County Courthouse, 341 E. Main Street, during regular business hours, or deposited at the drop box on the Commercial Street side of the courthouse campus, or at Starbuck C...
DAYTON–The American Red Cross is urging healthy individuals to give blood to restock the shelves for patients battling disease and facing the unexpected here at the Best Western Plus Hotel, 507 E Main on August 10 between 12:30-4:30 p.m. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, people across the country have stepped up to help by giving blood with the Red Cross. Blood donations from healthy individuals are just as essential now to meet patient needs, and those who gave this spring may be e...
PENDLETON–The Umatilla National Forest is re-opening additional public access into the Tucannon River watershed after completing hazard tree removal, as well as identifying and signing designated parking areas. Effective Friday, July 24, the Umatilla National Forest will move the closure gate on the Tucannon River Road (Forest Service Road 47) from the Tucannon Campground to the Little Tucannon bridge. Additionally, the Forest has re-opened Patrick Grade (Forest Service Road 4620) from the Forest boundary to the Little Tucannon bridge. The r...
Michael R. Powers, age 68 years, died July 17, 2020 at the Dayton General Hospital. Arrangements are under the care of Hubbard-Rogg Funeral Home, 111 S. 2nd Street, Dayton....
Diane M. Holland, age 62 years, died July 18, 2020 at her residence. Arrangements are under the care of Hubbard-Rogg Funeral Home, 111 S. 2nd Street, Dayton....
James M. Donorovich, age 53 years died July 20, 2020 at the Dayton General Hospital. Arrangements are under the care of Hubbard-Rogg Funeral Home, 111 S. 2nd Street, Dayton....
Ten Years Ago July 28, 2010 The Dayton-Columbia County Washington fund provided a check for $2,500 for the bronze of a Stationmaster that is being sculpted by Keith McMasters. Twenty-Five Years Ago July 26, 1995 Miss Alyse Elizabeth Thomas, age 6, daughter of Billy and Naomi Thomas, has been chosen as a State Finalist in the Miss Washington American Princess Pageant to be held September 3 and 4 at the beautiful Sea-Tac Red Lion Hotel, Seattle. The Elite-3, Nathan Cummings, Steve Baxter, Margo Jennings and Tanner Bickelhaupt, were Champions in...
RENTON–The tweeting of referees’ whistles and the crunch and grunt of a well-executed tackle will be absent from the gridiron this fall…but prep football players will get to play a seven-week season in March and April, 2021, according to a tentative plan released by the Washington Interscholastic Athletics Association last week. Four modified sports seasons, to accommodate the COVID-19 pandemic, are being planned. Additional details will be announced July 28. Fall sports (Season 1) will be cross country, slow-pitch softball, golf and tenni...
WALLA WALLA–Walla Walla Community Hospice (WWCH) is most often the recipient of charitable giving, but through a campaign called “One for the Least of These”, WWCH gets to play the role of co-benefactor. The funds are administered through Origins Pharmacy Solutions and the program allows for a portion of WWCH’s pharmacy expenditures to be donated by Origins to a charity that serves the homeless or supports children. The staff at WWCH chose the Friends of Children of Walla Walla as the recipient of this year’s donation. WWCH administr...
Long-time Chronicle reader Herb Bowen brought in a treasure recently-a 16-page magazine geared toward the Dayton Days horse races, published by the Dayton Chronicle in 1940 with the front-page ad for Lindon "Shelloney" Barnett trumpeting "!WAR!" Of course, with the United States' entry into World War II unknown at the time and some 19 months off, the ad-tongue in cheek-refers to the revolutionary characteristics of "New Tracrol Lubricant," sold by Shell Oil Agent Barnett to local farmers. On...
