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DAYTON–The Port of Columbia Board of Commissioners voted to select Shawn Brown for the District No. 1 Commissioner seat, replacing Dan Aschenbrenner, who moved out of district. Brown was sworn into office immediately following being selected. The commissioners, Earle Marvin and Sean Milligan, together with Port Executive Director Jennie Dickinson, interviewed Brown and another candidate, David Klingenstein. Both were questioned about what they could offer as a commissioner. Brown indicated he h...
DAYTON–Representatives of the Food Bank of Columbia County, Judy Pilcher and Dianne McKinley approached the council at the recent meeting, for approval to move forward with looking into expanding their use of the City Hall Building space into the old fire station garage which isn’t being used other than for some storage for the Chamber of Commerce. Mayor Zac Weatherford supported their request saying the food bank has increased in size and can better utilize the space. “Since the Food Bank...
DAYTON-The Columbia County Commissioners met with County 4-H Program Coordinator, Donna Hanger during their work session on August 10 to discuss fairground use. In particular, August 29, a horse show is scheduled in the indoor arena and there will be 13 participants. Hanger assured that they should be able to keep social distancing and wear masks. The following morning, they will hold a horse event at the outdoor arena by the grandstand. These events are planned to run as long as school remains...
DAYTON–Pacific Power Regional Community Manager Bill Clemens, Walla Walla, recently presents The Club with a $3,000 Pacific Power Foundation gift. The award will go into the general operations fund which will benefit day-today operations. "Pacific Power Foundation has been a stalwart supporter of The Club from very early in our development," said Jim Pearson, The Club Director. "I'm so grateful to Bill Clemens and Pacific Power for their ongoing contributions, especially during these u...
DAYTON–The "Mystery Photo" has been identified and by the most ethereal manner imaginable. Eagle-eyed subscriber Debbie Seney contacted the Dayton Chronicle with the suggestion that the little lady pictured in the August 13 edition might be the late Ardith Lee (Hunt) White. A few weeks ago, Seney had easily identified a different "mystery photo" as being a family portrait of her father's family. How did Seney reverse-age someone she was acquainted with later in life enough to identify the s...
“Man was made at the end of the week’s work, when God was tired.” – Mark Twain...
The disturbing thing about current affairs is that We, the People, see what is happening, but we feel helpless doing anything about it. What we’re up against is a huge political engine, a collective bunch of politicians and powerful people with names like Soros, Clinton and Gates, who are all deeply involved. This faction has done everything in its power, coup attempt after coup attempt, to get President Trump out of White House. Russian collusion didn’t work; impeachment didn’t work. How about a tanking economy? Or at least the perce...
A. F. Branco...
There is a common belief among many urban folks that a cowboy rides around all day and sings to cows. John Wayne and Tom Mix added “Drifting Ranch Saver” to their résumé. “Don’t worry, Nell, Black Bart will never get your ranch as long as Silver and I remain compassionate!” Marlboro turned him into a person who chases horses all over the place and relaxes around the chuckwagon in a yellow slicker. We cowboy poets have augmented the picture of the cowboy as a Shakespearian throwback with green...
Ten Years Ago August 18, 2010 Whooping Cough confirmed in Columbia County. The Epidemic of Whooping Cough, or pertussis, in California has sickened over 1,500 people, killed six infants and has also affected areas of Washington and the Inland Northwest. Pertussis is a highly contagious respiratory illness which is spread when people cough or sneeze, expelling droplets that contain the Bacteria and can occur at any age. Twenty-Five Years Ago August 16, 1995 Brother and Sister reunite after 51 years. Local Georgia Peterson hadn’t seen her b...
To the editor, Each morning my husband and I read 365 Blessings to Heal Myself and the World by Pierre Pradervand, which among others, encourages blessings for people engaged in different occupations, including politicians. Today I want to send a blessing to our Representative for the 5th Congressional District , Cathy McMorris Rodgers–to bless her for her ability to demonstrate integrity in listening to her constituents and promoting peace; to bless her for caring and advocating for people in need who are suffering and anxious because of C...
By Sean Russell What’s in a name? What is a Health System? In 1960 we broke ground and built Dayton General Hospital, and for many years and still today, it served as the hub of healthcare in our community. But like all things, we grow, we adapt, and we change. Today, we are formally known as Columbia County Health System, Columbia County Public Hospital District No. 1. Now you’re probably asking yourself, what exactly does that mean and how does it benefit my family and me? Fair question, and we’re going to try and unpack that for you right...
By Lorna Barth The Friends of the Dayton Memorial Library (FOL) have installed its first "Free Little Library" in the courtyard at the Historic Dayton Depot. "This little library is the result of individual efforts by many FOL members (and several helpful husbands) and is only the first of several little libraries to be placed around the County. I'm so proud of our group and what we accomplish for our community." said Pearl Dennis, President of the Friends of the Dayton Memorial Library. The...
In chapter 8 of his First Letter to the Corinthians, St. Paul writes about the pastoral difficulties surrounding eating meat sacrificed to idols. The meat from animals used in pagan sacrifice was being sold in Corinthian markets. Eating the meat of sacrificed animals was seen as an extension of the sacrifice and participation in it. Paul states that there is but one God and that idols don't exist, so eating the meat sacrificed to them amounts to eating the meat of an animal sacrificed to...
By Carolyn Henderson The Wenaha Art Event features pastel landscape paintings of Ellensburg, Wash., artist Edna Bjorge starting August 25–September 18. Her first major noncommissioned art piece was the wall of her parents' bedroom, which she painted as a mural with oil paints when she was five years old. She describes her mother as being "horrified," but her father, an artist, went out and purchased art supplies (especially paper) so that her creative instincts could be nourished. That was b...
Laverne G. Kessel Laverne Gladys Kessel, age 82 years, long-time resident on the Tucannon River, died August 14, 2020, at the Booker Rest Home. Arrangements are under the care of Hubbard-Rogg Funeral Home, 111 S. 2nd, Dayton....
DAYTON–Ports within the State of Washington have recently become eligible for infrastructure funds through the Public Works Board, including broadband projects, Port Commissioners heard at the August meeting. A $17 million fund is given in either loans or grants, Port of Columbia Director Jennie Dickinson said. Communities in most need are more eligible for the grants versus the loans. Columbia County and Dayton would qualify for grants and the Port plans to apply in time for the deadline next m...
DAYTON–After eight years together, Chris Carter and Clint Atteberry have made it official! The couple married in a ceremony attended by a small group of family and friends here on August 8, 2020. The wedding was officiated by Ordained Minister Gordon Farley and a private reception followed....
DAYTON–Renovation work has uncovered more photographic artifacts from the 124-year-old building at 211 E. Main Street. Kim Lyonnais brought in photos and negatives retrieved from inside a wall in the second story of the historic block. This week Lyonnais and the Dayton Chronicle pose the burning question: Does anyone recognize any of the subjects of these photos?...
