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DAYTON-The Columbia County Board of Commissioners (BOCC), in the absence of Commissioner Charles Amerein, approved the Acquisition of the Willow Creek property, accepted the engineering firm for HVAC and accepted the resignations of Columbia County Rural Library Board members Heather Stearns and June Riley at the work session October 12. After the Commissioners approved moving forward on the Acquisition of the Willow Creek Property for use of the quarry for Public Works, they had a discussion...
DAYTON-The school board approved the resignations of Board member Justin Jaech, kindergarten teacher Morgan Stone and the fulfillment of State mandated vaccinations, the development of the district’s mission statement and other action items continued from the meeting on September 20. The board approved the resignation of fellow Board Member Justin Jaech. The Board intends to fill his District No. 2 position within 90 days. Strot told the Board he has already been approached by a few who are i...
DAYTON–Columbia County voters will be receiving their vote-by-mail ballots from their friendly neighborhood mail carrier at the end of this week in advance of the 2021 General Election on November 2. In Columbia County and Dayton, there are eight contested races involving seats on the Dayton City Council, Dayton School Board and the Port of Columbia. Certain Columbia County voters in the Prescott Joint Park and Recreation District will be casting their votes on other measures and for a variety o...
Shawn Brown Shawn Brown is seeking re-election to the Port Commission. He was appointed to the Commission in August, 2020, to fill a vacancy, and was elected as chairman following the death of Earle Marvin. Brown is 57 years of age and in employed as a Sales Manager/Loan Officer. He is also a Board Member of the Dayton Chamber of Commerce and a member of the Dayton Affordable Housing Commission. Brown is seeking re-election because of "a strong desire to give back to the community I love," he...
Seth Bryan I am Seth Bryan and I am running for Port of Columbia Commissioner, Position One. If elected, I plan to revitalize our community and economy by creating family-wage jobs. I will accomplish this through the improvement of existing infrastructure, building new facilities, and attracting industry that will provide career opportunities here, where we live. In order for Columbia County to thrive, we must provide solid job opportunities for existing residents and hope for future generations...
Jack Miller Jack Miller is a candidate for Port Commission Position 3. "I am running for election to the Board of Commissioners for the Port of Columbia. I feel that my background in economics, business management and agriculture would be an asset in the pursuit of economic development. "I have over thirty years of experience both working for a board of directors and serving on a board of directors. I have learned the importance of achieving consensus while being extremely careful in the...
Johnny Watts Johnny Watts is a candidate for Port Commissioner, Position 3. "I was born in Moscow, Idaho and as a teenager I moved to this area to become a fourth-generation resident. Upon graduation from high school, I began working in agriculture, then into custom woodworking, and general construction. From there, I transitioned to safety and security operations and facility management. "Along the way, I settled in Huntsville with my wife Cara and raised four wonderful children. Some of my...
I’ve got a mule deer hangin’ on my wall from northern New Mexico so I could relate to Rafael’s story. He had joined two of his cousins for a deer hunting trip near Cuba, N.M., where his uncle had a cabin. They arrived late and missed the first day because cousin Dee Dee was going through changes in her life. To be fair, Dee Dee was a good hunter so her ditsy behavior was unexpected. Rafael had agreed to guide, cook and pack. He was up at 5 a.m. getting the cook stove ready, the firewood gathe...
To the editor, I was shocked to read Johnny Johnson’s letter to the editor in support of Korinda Wallace’s candidacy for the Dayton School Board. His anti-LGBTQ and religious rhetoric has no place in a discussion about the public education of our children. I would hope that Ms. Wallace disagrees with the appalling sentiment expressed in this letter as she is seeking a position that will need to be in support of ALL children, regardless of their orientation, or that of their parents. How wel...
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Jeff McCowen Jeff McCowen is seeking re-election to the Dayton School Board, Position 5. “It has been an honor to serve as a Dayton School Board Director since I was appointed in July, 2021. I’ve accepted this responsibility to help ensure that our future generations are well-equipped to become productive members of society. I hope to help guide the District as it supports the education of our youth and provides critical services to our students and families. “I believe that it is the job of the school board to act in a manner that is fisca...
Vicki Zoller Vicki Zoller is a write-in candidate for Dayton City Council Position 5. Zoller's community contributions include serving as Chair of Blue Mountain Station Co-op Board, Chair of Friends of the Dayton Community Pool and Chair of the Columbia County Community Network, a 501(c)(3) umbrella for local community organizations. She is a volunteer photographer for the annual Evening at the Depot Auction, annual Pet and Family Photo Fundraiser for Dr. Reeves and Dayton Veterinary Clinic,...
BREAKFAST Wed, Oct 13: Biscuits, Sausage Links, Fruit, Juice, Milk Thur, Oct 14: Bagel, Cream Cheese, Fruit, Juice, Milk Fri, Oct 15: Maple Bar, Scrambled Eggs, Fruit, Juice, Milk Mon, Oct 18: French Toast, Fruit, Juice, Milk Tue, Oct 19: Breakfast Sandwich, Fruit, Juice, Milk Wed, Oct 20: Cheddar Omelet, Toast, Fruit, Juice, Milk Thur, Oct 21: Biscuits & Sausage Gravy, Fruit, Juice, Milk Fri, Oct 22: Cereal, Cheese Stick, Fruit, Juice, Milk LUNCH Wed, Oct 13: Meatballs, Mashed Potatoes, Roll,...
Ten Years Ago October 9, 2011 For “The Town that Still Believes” Christmas Kick Off there will again be the lighted parade on Friday November 25. The Dayton Shopping Spree starts soon, with entry form available throughout downtown merchants. Dayton’s newest physician, Michael Luce, M.D., has moved out of the Dayton Clinic as opened his own practice in the Medical-Dental Building on South 4th. Twenty-Five Years Ago October 10, 1996 The Rolling Thunder 2 event this year drew an enthusiastic crowd of contestants and spectators. There were 110 flig...
Laura Aukerman Laura Aukerman is a candidate for Dayton City Council Position 1 and has no previous elected experience. Information is from the Voter's Pamphlet. Other Professional Experience: After 30 years in the Nuclear Industry, I am highly trained in emergency response and protection of people and property which has given me the skills to prepare for the expected and react accordingly to the unexpected. Education: I studied Radiation Safety at Eastern Idaho Technical College; I earned a BS...
Boe Stevenson Boe Stevenson is a candidate for City Council Position 1. Stevenson is 45 years of age and owns Boe Designs Graphic Design & Screen Printing. This is his first time running for public office and previous leadership service includes designing the Dayton/Waitsburg Combine Logo for our school's athletics departments pro bono. Wolfpack is the new designation for the athletics combine. Stevenson is a native of the Northwest, hailing from Great Falls, Mont. He moved to the Walla Walla...
Cindi R. John Cindi R. John is a candidate for City Council Position 3 and submitted this statement. I would first like to address the controversary that surrounding one of the organizations I belong to, the Columbia County Conservatives. We are a growing group that is part of a much bigger following that spans the entire U.S.A. We are American citizens fighting for our inherent freedoms. ALL OF THEM. Those freedoms are the very foundations we were born with and that many of us have continued...
Teeny McMunn Teeny McMunn is a candidate for Dayton City Council Position 3. "I want to join City Council, Position 3, and be a part of a board council that helps Dayton move forward. My experiences will make me a good board member. "My experience with owning and managing two businesses including customer service, employees and contractors will help me understand the business side of the city government. "My experiences with successfully organizing fundraising groups demonstrates I can be a lead...
Fred Crowe Fred Crowe is a candidate for Dayton City Council Position 7. He was recently appointed to fill a vacancy. "At 73 years old and retired, why bother? On retirement, I sought to live in a small, busy rural farming town, as I grew up. Dayton and Columbia County have charmed my wife and me for the past eleven years now. I hope to help it thrive. "I have always been service oriented. As an agricultural professor at Kansas State and Oregon State, I actively worked with farmers, county...
Tiger (Tyler) Dieu Tyler (Tiger) Dieu is a candidate for Dayton City Council Position 7. "My name is Tyler Dieu (also known as Tiger Tate). I am 31-year-old lifelong resident of Dayton. I am a Conservative that sides with Republicans and Constitutionalists. I hold our American values near and dear on the daily. I will always make any vote or proposition with people's rights and tax money in mind. It's not government money, it's the people's money. "If elected, I believe I'll bring the right...
Robert Eugene Johnson III May 10, 1969–September 30, 2021 Robert Eugene Johnson III, 52, of Starbuck, Wash., passed away September 30, 2021 in Starbuck. Robert was born May 10, 1969 in Redmond, Ore., to Robert Johnson Jr. and Sheila Johnson. He grew up in a railroad family living in the Madris, Ore., area and later in Washington. Robert worked in the home construction industry for a number of years before becoming a cowboy and rancher. He worked for several Starbuck area ranchers throughout t...
DAYTON–Douglas Dean Lambert, 85, died October 6, 2021. Arrangements are in the care of Herring Groseclose Funeral Home....
