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DAYTON-Over 100 people from in and around Dayton gathered at the Courthouse for the Prayer Walk for the community and nation on September 26 at 9 a.m. The crowd was met by event organizer and Faith Chapel Elder Fred Giacci and Undersheriff Robbie Patterson. The prayer event was one of many to gather in unison with many cities around the country under the request from Franklin Graham, son of Billy Graham who held a Prayer March in Washington D.C. at the same time (12 p.m. Eastern.) The Dayton...
DAYTON–A formal complaint was given by Alicia Adkins to the Board of Columbia County Commissioners in regards to alleged mistreatment of some of the children, including her own, boarding their horses at the fairgrounds by another boarder, Lee Ann Literal, who is in an active leadership role at the fairgrounds and in 4-H. The alleged matter was addressed by the County Commissioners, along with complainant Adkins and Micki Marll, supported by 4-H leader Shelli Bryant and boarder Dawn Rodriguez, d...
DAYTON–Columbia County voters have received their ballots for the 2020 General Election, according to County Auditor Anne Higgins. The vote-by-mail ballots were delivered to the post office on Friday, October 2, Higgins said. The long-anticipated General Election will determine the next United States presidential administration, as well as federal, state and local offices and state referenda, a proposed constitutional amendment and advisory votes. Columbia County Flood Control Zone District i...
Columbia County equipment was giving the Touchet River channel through Dayton's downtown area some attention this week. County track hoes were working in the river, clearing woody debris from along the river banks upstream of the Main Street Bridge, according to County Engineer Chuck Eaton. The work clearing the trees and undergrowth from the river levees is being conducted under the City of Dayton's permit through the Department of Fish and Wildlife. -Chronicle photo...
“If opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door.” – Milton Berle...
Patty Baker was unique, special and remarkable in that her quirky nature meshed with the eccentric qualities of my brother and they, well, just fit together. Their union was all a part of God's Plan for them...of that there is no doubt. Our family lost Patty to cancer last week. She was surrounded by love with her husband, Charlie, and sons and daughters, as she graduated to being pain free and perfect. Cancer is a nasty foe, and she was up against the toughest strains. Patty battled valiantly,...
To the editor, Judge G. Scott Marinella is the right choice for Superior Court Judge–Asotin/Columbia/Garfield Counties. I have known Judge Marinella professionally for over 10 years. He possesses 36 years of combined diverse, solid judicial and legal experience. He is currently an elected District Court Judge and Superior Court Commissioner. His legal experience also includes many years as a private practice attorney and as a deputy prosecuting attorney. In reference to an article dated July 22, 2020 in the Lewiston Tribune, Judge M...
It struck in late October like a plague of mustard gas. It started with a trickle but then soon began to mass. In pens and cattle alleys on the new receiving side, The fall run was beginning and there was no place to hide. The boss said, “Git’em processed, just as fast as they come in! A crew’ll bring ’em to ya and then take ’em back again.” So, K.T. got three cowboys and headed toward the shed, “You shovel out the squeeze chute, Clyde. Juan, come with me,” she said. They filled a gooseneck tra...
Breakfast Wednesday, Oct 7: Pumpkin Muffins, Fruit, Milk Thursday, Oct 8: Scrambled Eggs, Blueberry Bagel, Fruit, Milk Friday, Oct 9: Cereal, Fruit, Milk Monday, Oct 12: Scrambled Eggs, Biscuit, Fruit, Milk Tuesday, Oct 13: Breakfast Stick, Fruit, Milk Wednesday, Oct 14: Waffles, Cheddar Omelet, Fruit, Milk Thursday, Oct 15: French Toast, Fruit, Milk Friday, Oct 16: Pita with Scrambled Eggs & Sausage, Fruit, Milk Lunch Wednesday, Oct 7: Hot Ham & Cheese, Veggie, Fruit, Milk Thursday, Oct 8: Chicken Nuggets, Fries/Potato Patty, Veggie, Fruit,...
DAYTON-Local High School students prepare to take the SAT exam with a prep course held on Monday, October 12 followed by the PSAT test Wednesday, October 14, 2020. That time has come once again for high school seniors to practice testing for the SAT which will be taken later on in the year, by studying for the PSAT which is the practice exam. Students from grades 9-12 have the option to take the PSAT in order to prepare themselves for the SAT. When taking the PSAT, the test is split into...
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Howard P. Smith January 26, 1933–September 21, 2020 Howard Preston Smith, 87, of Waitsburg, Wash., passed away surrounded by family at his daughter's Lauri McKinley, home in Dayton, Wash., on Monday September 21. Howard was born in Walla Walla, Wash., to Jake and Frances Smith. He graduated from Waitsburg High School in 1951 and attended WSU for one semester before being called home to take over the reins of the family farm where he continued raising wheat for the rest of his life. Howard had ve...
Patty A. Baker May 7, 1954-October 1, 2020 Patty Baker breathed her last on October 1, 2020 at age 66 in Quilcene, Washington. After a nine month battle with cancer treatment, Patty is free now from that body and at last with her Lord Jesus Christ in Heaven. Her hospice care at home surrounded Patty with the loving care of her husband and her four children, present with her at the time of her death, under a full moon. Born Patricia Anne French on May 7, 1954 in Seattle to Kay Joseph and Joan...
DAYTON–In the October 1, 2020 Dayton Chronicle “No new COVID-19 cases for three weeks” article it was reported that Coates Creek on the Wolf Fork Road will close. Please note Eaton announced there may be a danger of a road closure if the culvert on Coates Creek on Wolf Fork Road washes out during spring runoff. There are no scheduled closures for that area at this time....
Ten Years Ago October 6, 2010 The Columbia County Sheriff’s office is asking for the assistance of all residents of Dayton and Columbia County for information about a recent string of residential and commercial burglaries that have occurred over the past month in and around Dayton. Twenty-Five Years Ago October 11, 1995 Mrs. Mc’s Country Classics now has a new owner, new hours and new items, and a new line of women’s clothes, stated the new owner, Brenda Himmelberger. First Win of the Season. The Lady Bulldogs finally clinch a volleyball win a...
