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DAYTON–The City Council approved the use of $330,000 of the $340,000 American Rescue Plan Act 2021 (ARPA) funds at their August 11 meeting, to go towards the $500,000 match requirement for the $2 million Community Economic Revitalization Board (CERB) grant the Port of Columbia was recently awarded to construct a fiber optic broadband network. Councilmember Misty Yost appealed to the Council to investigate other uses for the funds before approving them for broadband, but she was the only d...
Harvest crews have been wrapping up the final acres in recent days, bring the 2021 small-grains harvest to a close. Weather favored cutting wheat and barley, with only a short pause for an August sprinkle about a week ago. This crew at the top of the Willow Creek Grade was zipping through the standing wheat at a good pace last week. -Chronicle photo...
DAYTON–Locally, there are 16 COVID-19 cases, down from a high of 27 in recent weeks. Public Health Administrator Martha Lanman reported to the Board of County Commissioners at the regular meeting on August 16 that the department administered an additional 50 vaccine doses at clinics held last week. More clinics are scheduled for this week and will continue to be offered. Public Health is taking appointments for third doses for the immunocompromised, which is now being recommended by the C...
DAYTON–The School District held its final summer forums August 12; one for the elementary and one for middle and high school. Superintendent Guy Strot led the forums and was assisted by Elementary Principal Amy Cox and Middle and High School Principal Kristina Brown. Far fewer people attended than previous forums, only about 20 for the elementary forum and about half that many for the middle and high school forum. Only a handful of staff attended between the two and no School Board members, t...
DAYTON–The Port of Columbia Commissioners agreed to meet using ZOOM instead of in-person to shelter against the covid variant, which has been present in the community. The Board met by Zoom with Executive Director Jennie Dickinson for the monthly meeting on August 11. The meeting format was discussed and the Commissioners affirmed they would continue by Zoom as long as covid variant case counts are up in Columbia County. It is also advisable to utilize ZOOM because the Port boardroom has l...
“The question isn’t who is going to let me; it’s who is going to stop me.” – Ayn Rand...
Corn country landscape - painted late summer - high clouds, heavy with moisture waiting for afternoon to thicken and darken and start raising Cain. You can see for miles. Brown, green, yellow patchwork pieces of a giant jigsaw puzzle. Feedlots in the distance, their pens spread out like dark blankets on the side of a hill. On the horizon to the north and south I can count three spray planes circling over the corn like buzzards. They are so far away I cannot hear them. Closer I can see circle spr...
WALLA WALLA–Washington State Governor Jay Inslee announced on Monday, August 9 that most state workers in Washington, as well as private health care and long-term care employees, will be required to show proof of a COVID-19 vaccination by Oct. 18, or lose their jobs. "The governor's recent proclamation ordering termination of employment for those who choose not to be vaccinated is incredibly troubling, both from a legal and philosophical perspective," say 16th District State Reps. Skyler Rude a...
To the editor, I am writing this letter in support of Seth Bryan for Port Commissioner District No. 1. I have gotten to know Mr. Bryan over the last several months and I share a belief in the need for local elected officials to be accountable, fiscally responsible, and accessible to the public. As the Port of Columbia is the driver for economic growth in Columbia County, and is supported by local tax dollars, any and all decisions it makes should have sufficient public input so as to ensure it accurately reflects the will of the people. Mr....
By Todd Vandenbark, MLS The Washington State Library invited CCRLD and other libraries across the state to apply for grant funds from the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA). I applied in hopes of obtaining funding to continue offering hotspots for checkout. I learned last week that we have been awarded $7,008 to continue supporting this service! These funds will allow us to purchase two additional hotspots and pay the monthly connection fee for all units. Enjoy Washington State Parks on Us! The library has two Discover Passes to the Washin...
By Glen Mendel Join fan favorites Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt for the adventure of a lifetime on Disney's "Jungle Cruise," a rollicking thrill-ride down the Amazon with wisecracking skipper Frank Wolff and intrepid researcher Dr. Lily Houghton. Lily travels from London, England, to the Amazon jungle and enlists Frank's questionable services to guide her downriver on La Quila-his ramshackle-but-charming boat. Lily is determined to uncover an ancient tree with unparalleled healing abilities-pos...
DAYTON–The School District held its final summer forums August 12; one for the elementary and one for middle and high school. Superintendent Guy Strot led the forums and was assisted by Elementary Principal Amy Cox and Middle and High School Principal Kristina Brown. Far fewer people attended than previous forums, only about 20 for the elementary forum and about half that many for the middle and high school forum. Only a handful of staff attended between the two and no School Board members, though board candidate Aneesha Deiu was present for t...
DAYTON–The Touchet Valley Soccer league (TVS) is accepting registration for youth 4–14 years of age now through September 10. The season begins September 20, 2021 and runs through October 30. This year, jerseys will be provided along with a pair of black socks to each member in their team color. In addition, the Touchet Valley Soccer league is looking for local businesses interested in sponsoring the league or a team. For more information and registration packets, team members and sponsors may...
Ten Years Ago An ancestor of Kevin Carson, author of “THE LONG JOURNEY OF NEZ PERCE,” a battle history from Cottonwood to Bear Paw, fought in the Nez Perce War. Late Thursday evening, Robby McEloy suffered a gunshot wound to his head, he was rushed to the Dayton General Hospital and then airlifted to Kadlec Hospital in Richland Washington where he underwent emergency surgery for a near fatal wound. Twenty-Five Years Ago August 14, 1996 Sunday, August 4, the Dayton Swim Team traveled to Colfax to bring home their fifth Jerry Cluckey Mem...
DAYTON–The Mule Mania Board of Directors and Committee has made the decision, due to the COVID shutdowns and limitations for public events, to dissolve the LLC and donate funds of $13,764.63, divided equally, to three local non-profit organizations and dissolve the Mule Mania LLC. The funds will help the following organizations, Community Food Bank of Dayton, The Club and Friends of the Fairgrounds, continue beneficial work within the local area. The Mule Mania event began locally in 2011 and w...
Thur, Aug 19: Salisbury Steak, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Pickled Beets, Salad, Wheat Bread, Cookies, Juice, Milk Tue, Aug 24: Country Fried Steak, Au Gratin Potatoes, Mixed Veggie, Gravy, Broccoli Salad, Pineapple, Milk Thur, Aug 26: Spaghetti, Green Beans, Salad, Garlic Bread, Peaches, Milk Tue, Aug 31: Hamburgers, All the Fixings, Potato Chips, Watermelon, Cookies, Milk...
LYONS FERRY–The Eighth Annual Swim the Snake, reinstituted following a year off due to coronavirus precautions, was met with hot temperatures, thick smoke and calm waters at the open water swim event here Saturday, August 14. There were 30 participants, which included a 16-year-old male youth from Spokane Valley, Wash. who challenged Lake Bryan, the approximately one-mile gap reaching under the Highway 261 bridge that spans from Lyons Ferry State Park to the Lyons Ferry Marina and KOA. The event...
Gary A. Gasaway February 3, 1938–July 9, 2021 Gary A. Gasaway passed away on July 9, 2021. Gary was born to Fern (Parsons) Gasaway and Alvis Gasaway on February 3, 1938. He was the oldest of three children. The Gasaway's moved to Montana where his father was stationed with the United States Army and then to Hermiston, Ore., where Gary found many lifelong school friends. During this time, he would go back to Dayton during the summer to help his grandparents harvest and while there he learned a s...
Larry Higley March 26, 1934–August 8, 2021 Larry Higley, with family by his side, passed away peacefully in Seattle on August 8, 2021. Larry was born to Philip and May (Fry) Higley on March 26, 1934 and grew up in Dayton. As a senior in high school in 1952, he was part of the State Championship football team. After graduating from Dayton High School, he enlisted in the US Army and served in Japan. In 1954 he married his high school sweetheart Pat Coverdale. When discharged from the Army he a...
