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  • DW sports practices to start October 19

    Melissa Gemmell|Oct 15, 2020

    DAYTON–Superintendent Guy Strot provided updates on the return of athletic practices on October 19-November 27 with basketball season starting December 28 and the roofing project in the elementary school play area during the recent Dayton School District Board Work Session. Strot reported plans for Dayton and Waitsburg to start volleyball, football, girls' basketball, and boys' basketball with practices of conditioning and drills from October 19–November 27. He said for athletics, there is typ...

  • $7.2 million flood damages assessment

    Melissa Gemmell|Oct 15, 2020

    DAYTON–County road damages from the February flooding has been assessed at $7.2 million of which Columbia County's portion is $1.3 million over the next two years, as a match requirement for funding given by the Federal Highway Association of Washington (FHWA.) In addition, $400,000 is to be repaid to the loan given to the County Flood Control District by the County Road Administration Board (CRAB.) According to Columbia County Public Works Director and Engineer Charles Eaton, current funding i...

  • Parks & Recreation Irrigation Upgrade receives grant

    Oct 15, 2020

    The Pacific Power Foundation awarded a $2,500 grant to Columbia County to support its Parks and Recreation Irrigation Upgrade, specifically, its Phase 2 Reservoir Construction. Sean Thurston, right, accepted the check from Bill Clemens, Regional Business Manager for Pacific Power, recently. The Foundation stressed its commitment to strengthening the vitality of communities Pacific Power serves. -Submitted photo...

  • Flood Control Zone District Funding Proposal on the November Ballot

    Oct 15, 2020

    By Chuck Eaton Columbia County Public Works Director Special to the Dayton Chronicle DAYTON–Columbia County's Flood Control Zone District (FCZD), created to establish a county-wide response to the threat of flooding, is proposing a General Excess Levy on the November Ballot. The proposal before the voters is a 10¢ assessment per $1,000 assessed value, which will raise approximately $100,000 annually for district activities. Additional funds will be sought through grants and agreements in co...

  • Classic Cars Come to Town

    Oct 15, 2020

    DAYTON–An impromptu cruise rumbled through town Saturday, October 3, with 12 classic vehicles coming to Dayton. The cruisers parked two rows of cars in front of Tom and Glennda Hargrave's home, gathering on the Hargraves's lawn to relax in lawn chairs and enjoy the awesome weather with their compatriots, Tom and Glennda, who also own several classics. -Submitted photo...

  • Quote of the Week

    Oct 15, 2020

    “Trust your own instinct. Your mistakes might as well be your own, instead of someone else’s.” – Billy Wilder... Full story

  • Guest Commentary

    Todd Myers|Oct 15, 2020

    As the wolf population in Washington state reaches a population considered “recovered” in many parts of the state, the experience of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation managing wolves and wildlife offers lessons on how the state Department of Fish and Wildlife can best manage wolves in areas of the state where they have recovered. A new video released by Washington Policy Center with cooperation from the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, sheds light on best pra...

  • A. F. Branco

    Oct 15, 2020

  • On the Edge of Common Sense

    Baxter Black|Oct 15, 2020

    I was sittin’ in the back row of a beautiful little church in a mountain town in the Rockies. I was there for the wedding of a daughter of good friends. As the service progressed, my attention was drawn to a banner that hung on the wall. It was handmade, cut from cloth and intended to be inspiring. It read, Mount Up With Winos. Many thoughts went through my mind as I tried to absorb the full meaning of this elaborate banner. I had come to realize over the years that many Protestant churches have...

  • Chamber's Trick or Treat Main Street seeking candy donations

    Oct 15, 2020

    DAYTON–The Dayton Chamber of Commerce’s Trick or Treat Main Street will be a drive-through event due to COVID-19 precautions, announced Chamber Manager Molly Weatherill-Tate. The Chamber is requesting candy donations for the event. Donations can be dropped by the Chamber office at 166 E. Main St. or send an email to [email protected] or call 509-382-4825 to request a pick up. The event will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. on Oct. 31 at the corner of Commercial and First Streets in the parking lot behind Dingles....

  • What's New at School?

    Trista Villaro|Oct 15, 2020

    DAYTON–It was announced by Superintendent Guy Strot, through an email on October 11, that Dayton and Waitsburg sports will have their first practice and conditioning starting Monday, October 19. This applies to the high school, but not middle school athletes. These practices will replace the summer season that was not available to student athletes this year. There will be no games during this time, as the summer season usually consists of solely team practice. The Volleyball, Football, and B...

  • Fine tuning fairground protocols

    Melissa Gemmell|Oct 15, 2020

    DAYTON–The Board of Columbia County Commissioners (BOCC) decided to disallow the use of the white barn at the fairgrounds for hay storage by horse stall renters presently until the new rental agreement is complete. Another fairground issue regarding hay storage in the white barn by horse stall renters was presented by Kathy Arnzen during the meeting October 6, where she questioned the protocols presently in place for such usage. Arnzen, who is active at the fairgrounds, particularly in c...

  • SCHOOL MENU

    Oct 15, 2020

    Breakfast 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 Monday, Oct 19: Cheddar Omelet, Toast, Fruit, Milk Tuesday, Oct 20: Waffle, Sausage Patty, Fruit, Milk Wednesday, Oct 21: Cinnamon Rolls, Scrambled Eggs, Fruit, Milk Thursday, Oct 22: Pancakes, Sausage Link, Fruit, Milk Friday, Oct 23: Cereal, Fruit, Milk Lunch Wednesday, Oct 14: Spaghetti, Garlic Toast, Veggie, Fruit, Milk Thursday, Oct 15: Chicken Stir-fry, Veggie,...

  • HOSPITAL CORNER

    Oct 15, 2020

    The full answer from a headache specialist: Q: Should I worry if I get a headache only one side? A: Headaches can come in many forms. Because the way you experience headaches can vary (and so do their underlying causes), you should make sure you’re paying close attention to how the headaches are affecting you. If you’re getting headaches only on one side of your head you shouldn’t worry, but you should make an appointment with your doctor. One-sided headaches can mean different things. But they often point to a group of disorders that will...

  • Letters to the Editor

    Oct 15, 2020

    To the editor, Perry Dozier, as a county commissioner and citizen, has provided many benefits to our communities. The completion of 7th Street rebuilds in Waitsburg with streets, sidewalks, etc. was aided by Perry, while a commissioner, to secure funding for this project to aid in its completion. I question the validity of many items our media reports now days as most appear one sided and biased instead of letting the reader draw their own conclusion as reporting used to and still should be done! What would Edward R. Morrow do if he witnessed...

  • Commissioner seeks solution to stall renters' issue

    Melissa Gemmell|Oct 15, 2020

    DAYTON–County Commissioner Chuck Amerein called an unofficial Stall Renters meeting October 6, 2020 with the intention of finding resolution of issues to differences between two groups renting horse stalls at the County Fairgrounds. After extensive discussion between the individuals, one of the renters, Anndria Anderson, proposed that a clause in the Stall Renters Agreement be adopted of “Mind Your Own Business” with warnings for not following the rules. Amerein agreed with the idea and sugge...

  • Obituary

    Oct 15, 2020

    Thomas Earl Groom, Jr. September 6, 1937–October 8, 2020 Thomas Earl Groom, Jr., fondly known as Bud, went to his cabin in Glory Land, Thursday, October 8, 2020 with his family by his side. Bud resided at Booker Rest Home due to difficulties caused by Lewy Body Dementia. Bud was born in Dayton, Wash., to Thomas Earl Groom, Sr. and Thelma Bessie (Witt) Groom on September 6, 1937, the fourth of ten children. Bud attended schools in Huntsville and Dayton, graduating from Dayton High School with the... Full story

  • From the Dayton Chronicle archives

    Kaye Eaton|Oct 15, 2020

    Ten Years Ago October 13, 2010 Energy-efficient dome home, which measures 2,600 square feet, is located at 346 S. Touchet, monolithic Dome homes all across the United States, are open for tours as part of the 10th annual Fall Dome Home Tour. Homecoming Court Royalty for 2010 includes Dain Henderson, Senior Princess Claire Lyman, Patrick Trainor, Senior Princess Madeline Jensen, Queen Brianna Fulbright, King Josh Frame, Brandon Massey, Junior Princess Danica Proctor, Dalton Donohue, Sophomore Princess Chelsey Martin, Freshman Princess Bailey Joh...

  • 2020 Columbia County Fair - Still Life Exhibits

    Oct 15, 2020

    Isabelle Anderson: blue; Maddox Anderson: blue; Zoey Anderson: blue; Jessie Atteberry: blue; Harlee Coulston: Cloverbud; Kellen Coulston: blue; Delaynee Cox: blue; Jaycee Cox: blue; Sara Cranmer: red 2; William Cranmer: Sweepstakes, Reserve Sweepstakes, blue 6, red 4, white 3; Kenzie Dobbs: Sweepstakes, blue 7, red 3, white 1; Charlie Garcia: blue 9, red 3; Mason Garcia: Reserve Sweepstakes, blue 5, red 5, white 2; Ellie Hall: Cloverbud; Judson Hall: blue; Lila Hutchens: blue; Brooklyn... Full story

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