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DAYTON–The Columbia County Rural Library District Board (CCRLD) of Trustees called a special meeting on August 2 to vote on placing the Library Dissolution Resolution on the November ballot. The board was brought together to acknowledge and vote on a certified petition, authenticated by Columbia County Auditor Will Hutchens, that it does contain the required signatures to be placed as a resolution to dissolve the library district on the November ballot. "I have here a certified petition with t...
DAYTON–An informational meeting to explore formation of a swimming pool tax district and subsequent elected board is scheduled at the Delany Building on Tuesday August 15 at 6-8 p.m. The city pool last operated in 2017 and in 2022, a ballot proposition to create a metropolitan park and recreation district failed at the polls. A group subsequently formed and has succeeded in getting a pool-only tax district proposition on the November general election ballot. The Just a Pool committee is s...
DAYTON–The Missoula Children's Theatre is bringing "The Secret Garden" to the Liberty Theater stage this coming Friday and Saturday. A cast of 46 local young people have been intensely rehearsing and nursing their parts this week, under the direction of MCT's Sarah Ratcliff and Kaylen Stevenson. "The Secret Garden" in its original MCT rendition, is a joyful retelling of a story of hope and a celebration and all good things in life. Mistress Mary Quite Contrary embarks on a journey from India t...
CLARKSTON–A 46-year-old Pomeroy man was fatally injured in a two-vehicle accident on SR 12 near Chief Timothy Park July 19. Jeremiah J. Hessling, 46, was pronounced deceased at the scene, five miles west of Clarkston, according to the Washington State Patrol. Hessling was westbound on a 1992 Honda ST1100 motorcycle when, in the process of passing a commercial motor vehicle, his vehicle collided with an eastbound 2020 Toyote driven by Jamie M. Lockie, 33, also of Pomeroy. Hessling, who was wearing a helmet, according to the State Patrol i...
“It is a scientific fact that your body will not absorb cholesterol if you take if from another person’s plate.” – Dave Barry...
By Lauren Scott, The Center Square WASHINGTON STATE–Approximately 9% of America’s corporations moved headquarters since the beginning of 2022, the highest rate since 2017, with most corporations moving to Florida, Texas, and Arizona. The states that corporations were most likely to abandon were Washington, New York, and California. “Florida had 86% more corporations move their HQ there, compared to the number of companies that chose to move their head office out of Florida—the highest net gain of any state,” according to Hire A Helper, w...
The Junior Golf Program–a week of free golf instruction for area youngsters interested in the sport–was well attended the week of June 26-30....
LYONS FERRY–The tenth annual SWIM the SNAKE event will be held at the Lyons Ferry Marina and Lyons Ferry State Park on Saturday, August 12, 2023, beginning at 11 a.m. Online registration is open. The non-competitive, open-water swim will commence ten minutes after the last "paired swimmer" leaves the State Park. Better swimmers may return to the State Park upon arrival at the Marina and transportation will be provided for those who wish only to swim the channel, 0.7 mile. All participants are ex...
To the editor, I am very concerned over the unrest with the Columbia County Rural Library District and the petition to dissolve the rural library district. Our library serves many people in our community of all ages. I do realize that there is an issue with some of the books and what age level they have been accessible to. It is certainly cause for concern but abandoning the library is a drastic measure and would leave a very large hole in our community. The library offers the ability to make...
By Wyntr McCauley DHS Reporter/Correspondent DAYTON–Tthe Swine Showmanship Clinic took place at the Columbia County Fairgrounds on Saturday, July 29. The clinic, lead by Becky Tetrick and Cara Shepherd and coordinated by Wyntr McCauley and Emmalee Cole was a great success. The bleachers were full of young kids ready to learn and participate in this event. Many young 4-Hers were able to learn about the four main objectives; Showmanship, Hair, Skin, and Feeding. Cara Shepherd started by teaching t...
William L. Breedlove December 2, 1942–June 10, 2023 DAYTON–William (Bill) Breedlove passed away on June 10, 2023 at Bishop Place Enhanced Care Facility in Pullman, Wash Bill was born in Dayton, Wash., on December 2, 1942, son of George and Wilma Cyrus Breedlove. He attended Dayton Elementary School and graduated from Pietrzycki High School in 1961. He studied Auto Technology at Ventura City College in Ventura, Calif. Bill graduated from Walla Walla Community College with an AA in Mid Man...
Ten Years Ago August 7, 2013 Wheat, The Economic lifeblood of Columbia County Agribusiness. Our rural population is currently in harvest, bringing in cereal grains to the local elevators. The largest variety grown in the area is soft white winter/spring wheat with a production of millions of bushels, with the acreage runs with 75% fall planted winter wheat and 25% spring planed wheat. Additional crops are hard red winter wheat, dark northern spring wheat, barley, garbanzos beans and dry peas....
DAYTON–The Dayton Historical Depot Society (DHDS) has hired Kristina Blake as the new Museum Manager effective June 13, 2023. Blake has a Master's degree from Saint Leo University in Behavioral Science and a Bachelor's degree from Portland State University in Criminology. While her career experience has mostly been in the criminal justice arena, she has extensive experience as a department head and she is excited to be able to use her experience and skills to lead and be a part of the DHDS a...
WALLA WALLA–Sherwood Trust is accepting qualified Impact Grant inquiries. A Letter of Interest must be submitted by September 6, 2023 to be considered for funding. Impact grants up to $15,000 will be awarded in November of this year. Qualified applicants are nonprofit and government agencies in Walla Walla or Columbia counties in Washington or Milton-Freewater in Oregon that have not received Sherwood Trust funding since 2018. Sherwood Trust 2023 grant guidelines, available at www.sherwoodtrust.org, includes important information about eligibil...
