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Dayton Kiwanis Club President Kim Lyonnais accepted a $500 check from Jacob Forsman, Manager of Northwest Grain Growers' Dayton office recently, the money earmarked for improvements made inside and outside of the cabin, which the 100-year-old community-service organization makes available for rent to individuals, families and group retreats. "This is much appreciated," Lyonnais said, "especially since Kiwanis has had a couple slow years because of covid." The Dayton Kiwanis Club will mark its...
DAYTON-The Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) held a work session on August 22 which began with a few public comments addressing concerns about materials in the County Rural Library children's section. The Commissioners first heard from community member Theresa Eier who commented to express concern that first amendments rights of freedom of expression could be violated by the removal of materials from the library. Even though said did not attend the meeting, she claimed that at the county...
DAYTON–In the upcoming General Election November 8, 2022, Columbia County voters will decide whether or not to form a Joint Metropolitan Park District with the intent to improve recreational opportunities and facilities that might be enabled through the more stable and adequate funding provided by a general property tax of 75¢ per $1,000 of assessed valuation on unincorporated areas of Columbia County and within the incorporated areas of the City of Dayton. On the same General Election Ba...
DAYTON–The Columbia County Health System board (CCHS) was advised that a grand opening for the Rivers Walk Assisted Living has been scheduled on September 8. The Grand Opening for Rivers Walk Assisted Living and ribbon cutting is scheduled for September 8 at 11 a.m. The facility will remain open until 4 p.m. Unit C (Palouse) is the first to reach completion and will have an open house. The unit is already staged and a virtual tour has been created and is available for viewing. Unit B (Patit) i...
“I have never met a man so ignorant that I couldn’t learn something from him.” – Galileo Galilei... Full story
To the editor, I'm originally from a town in Alaska called Ketchikan, 15,000-ish people, last time I checked. My dad still lives there, and recently sent me a shot from the local paper advertising a "Drag Queen Story Time" at the Public Library―with special guest Luna! It's a fitting name, I guess―Chesterton noted that "the moon is the mother of lunatics and has given to them all her name." So, I don't hold "Luna" responsible for this insanity, rather the long line of entirely sane cowards who...
Murray and Inslee state breach is not feasible at this time as more needs to be done to replace the benefits of the dams–particularly investments in clean energy. They prioritize major salmon recovery projects that can be undertaken in the near term while other benefits of the dams are matched by medium and long-term regional investments. In addition, they prioritize continued Tribal consultation as the Administration works with the entire region toward comprehensive salmon recovery solutions o...
Editor’s Note: This examination of state constitutions and how certain property is taxed in various states will appear in two parts. This is the first of two. Although most state constitutions mention how real, personal, tangible or intangible property should be taxed, the vast majority don’t define those terms. Of those that define property, Washington’s constitution has the broadest definition. This is why our state supreme court has repeatedly ruled that in order to impose a graduated incom...
WAITSBURG–The Christian Women’s Connection and Stonecroft Ministries presents “The Honeycomb” by speaker Teresa Havold at a luncheon held at the Waitsburg Town Hall, 121 Main St., on September 14 at 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. The Christian Women’s will have Teresa Hovald from Weiser, Idaho present “The Honeycomb” at their monthly luncheon addressing the question: “What do you do when good and bad arrive at the same time?” In addition, Kathy Snyder of “Wolf Fork Apiaries”-which means a place where bees are kept. Bee Business, as their feature. Music...
In the l960s, a comedian became famous for the saying "The Devil made me do it!" His bit was about getting caught for doing wrong and passing the blame. The saying became extremely popular. Even school-aged children would use it on their parents, siblings, and teachers when they were caught doing something wrong. It didn't fool anyone. We are accountable for our own wrong doing though we'd like to blame someone else. However, there is a real Devil. Jesus spoke often of the Devil and the Bible...
Top Gun Maverick returns to the Liberty on September 2. This movie has received very good reviews and attendance nationally, and locally. The Liberty Theater is participating in National Cinema Day on Saturday (Sept. 3) by offering special ticket prices for Sunday and Tuesday. See our advertisement on page 3. The movie summary is as follows: After more than thirty years of service as one of the Navy's top aviators, Pete "Maverick" Mitchell (Tom Cruise) is where he belongs, pushing the envelope...
Breakfast Wed, Aug 31: Pancakes, Cheese stick, Fruit, Juice, Milk Thur, Sept 1: Omelet, Biscuit, Fruit, Juice, Milk Fri, Sept 2: Cereal, Fruit, Juice, Milk Mon, Sep 5: No School Labor Day Tue, Sep 6: Biscuits and Gravy, Fruit, Juice, Milk Wed, Sep 7: Waffles, Fruit, Juice, Milk Thur, Sep 8: Yogurt Parfait, Fruit, Juice, Milk Fri, Sep 9: No School Columbia County Fair Lunch Wed, Aug 31: Burrito, Corn, Fruit, Pudding, Milk Thur, Sept 1: Ravioli, Breadstick, Fruit, Veggie, Milk Fri, Sept 2: Sub...
Theo Wallace Mineer made an early arrival three to four weeks early at St. Joseph Medical Center in Tacoma, Wash., on August 11, 2022. Theo, weighed in at 8 lbs., 9 ounces and 20½ inches long. After a five–day sleepover, he joined parents Jordyn Lowe and Harry Mineer, RARI their German Shepherd at home in Poulsbo, Wash., and Auntie Morgan Lowe in Seattle. Grandparents are Ted and Rachel Lowe of Dayton and Wallace and Brenda Mineer of Omak....
Baker City, Ore.–August 29, 2022 – The Sturgill/324, Nebo, and Goat Mountain fires continue to progress in the Eagle Cap Wilderness. To the extent possible, the fires are being managed for resource benefits, including reducing fuel loads and enhancing forest health, and to play a natural role on the landscape while protecting values such as infrastructure and private inholdings. Increased fire behavior associated with warmer and drier weather is expected throughout the week and this activity continues to be within the expected and desired fir...
Angela Lucille Monyak November 21, 1961–August 27, 2022 Angela Lucille Monyak, Dayton resident, passed away Saturday, August 27, 2022 at her home. She was 60. Angela was born in Grandview, Wash., to Kenneth and Juanita Steelman Speaks on November 21, 1961. She was the middle child of five and grew up with two older sisters, a younger brother and younger sister. Growing up in a large family, Angela loved learning to bake with her mom, canning, and fair time. They lived on a small farm and she w...
Joshua Thomas Harris September 4, 2003–March 6, 2022 Joshua “Josh” Thomas Harris, age 18, of Harrisburg, Ore., a beloved son, brother, family member, and friend, passed away on Sunday, March 6, 2022. Josh was born to Sue (Leseman) Harris and Tom Harris, Jr. in Springfield, Ore., on September 4, 2003. In 2005, they settled in Harrisburg, Ore., where Josh grew up and attended school. He was naturally athletic and excelled at any sport he tried, including basketball and football. His sense of humor and likable personality made him a friend to an...
Linda Louise Janes Miller January 6, 1957–August 26, 2022 Linda Louise Janes Miller passed away at age 65 at St. Mary's Hospital in Walla Walla Wash., on Friday, August 26, 2022, from complications related to multiple sclerosis. Linda was born in Anna, Illinois on January 6, 1957. Her parents and two sisters, Patsy and Susan, moved to Anna from Dayton, Wash. in 1956. Two years later her brother Ron was born, and Linda and the other siblings spent many years of their childhood working after schoo...
Richard Heieren It is with deep sadness that we inform you of the death of our friend Richard Heieren. Richard passed away peacefully in his sleep this weekend after a lengthy and hard-fought battle with multiple myeloma cancer. During his 51 years in the land surveying profession, Richard gained licensure in Alaska, Idaho, Washington, and Montana. He also obtained his license as a US Mineral Surveyor. An avid supporter of education, Richard continued his education even after receiving his...
Melvin Gerald Mings (July 8, 1934 – August 28, 2022) WALLA WALLA – Dayton resident, Melvin Gerald Mings, 88, died August 28, 2022, at the Walla Walla Veterans Home. Arrangements are pending at Herring Groseclose Funeral Home, 315 W Alder St, Walla Walla....
Ten Years Ago August 29, 2012 Has the gray wolf moved into Columbia County? Rumors of wolves in the area have been reported from local outdoor enthusiasts, hunters, farmers and those involved with windmill tower construction and maintenance. Both the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife and state livestock groups urge individuals who have a wolf observation to report it to the WDFW by phone or internet. Twenty-Five Years Ago August 27, 1997 Jennifer Millus, a 1997 Dayton High school graduate, was the recipient of the annual vocation...
DAYTON–The Columbia County Commissioners (BOCC) reviewed applicants for the Director of Emergency Management position, as well as the County departmental budgets during the meeting on August 22. Sheriff Joe Helm and Fire Chief Jeromy Phinney provided input on interviewed applicants for the Emergency Management Director position for the Commission to consider. Helm expressed some reservation about one of the applicants who would be moving from across the country with a work history of moving f...
SEATTLE–Paladin Management Group, the receiver appointed to direct the business affairs of the recently idled Columbia Pulp I, LLC, has appointed GLC Advisors & Co., LLC, and GLC Securities, LLC, as investment banker for the receiver, according to a supplemental statement filed in King County Superior Court, Judge Douglass A. North. Paladin Management Group advised the court of retaining GLC on June 10, 2022. Columbia Pulp stopped operations last February, and foreclosure proceedings were commenced in March, but halted when UMB Bank took action...
RITZVILLE–The Dayton-Waitsburg Wolfpack football program got to taste some live action here Saturday in the annual High School Jamboree. The Wolfpack opens the fall season Friday night at the Waitsburg High School field against a strong Granger High School team, said Head Coach Troy Larsen. "This is going to be a test for us, but I am looking forward to seeing the energy the Wolfpack will bring and how we stack up to the largest school in the 2B athletic conferences. "Out of the 34 Wolfpack s...
