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DAYTON-Some 100 interested voters gathered to question candidates at the Columbia County Republican Central Committee (CCRCC)-hosted candidate forum at the Dayton High School Auditorium on October 13. The candidates were introduced by Moderator Fred White and given time to speak before answering questions from attendees. Candidate presenters were Jann Manwell for Columbia County Auditor as write-in candidate; Carla Rowe as unopposed Columbia County Treasurer; Joe Helm, incumbent Columbia County...
DAYTON-The Port of Columbia Commission unanimously approved moving forward on a proposal made by Table Rock Meat Company of Dayton to purchase Port property for the future site of a USDA-approved meat processing facility at its October 12 meeting. Port Executive Director Jennie Dickinson presented a proposal concerning Table Rock Meat Company's owners, who received a COVID relief business startup grant from the State last year. They since have sought grant funding to buy two Port lots of just...
DAYTON–Nearly 50 attended in person and another 20 online to give or hear comment on the book collection to the Columbia County Rural Library Board of Trustees at the monthly board meeting on October 17. The public comment period was the last item on the agenda, so attendees listened through the regular business, including Director Todd Vandenbark's report and a budget update. A special budget hearing was set for November 7 at 6:30 p.m. Board members Jay Ball, Charles Beleny, Michele Smith a...
“Marrying for love may be a bit risky, but it is so honest that God can’t help but smile on it.” – Josh Billings...
Dear editor, I am not personally acquainted with either of the candidates for County Commissioner No. 3, but their submissions to the official Voters' Pamphlet for the August 2 primary election make clear to me that the choice between them is much easier than Dr. Utt (Chronicles 8/11 and 8/25) would have your readers think. For your readers who already tossed those pamphlets, Jack Miller tells us voters his priorities: -Unite the community, find common goals we can all support; -Improve human...
DAYTON–Former Dayton attorney Abbie Broughton Marsh will give a presentation, "Federal Prosecution of Smuggling at the Southwest Border" at the October 27 meeting of the Dayton Kiwanis Club. The meeting will be held from noon to 1 p.m. at the Delany Building. The presentation will be by Zoom and the public is welcome to attend, either in person or virtually. Marsh is employed at the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Arizona. Marsh spent most of her childhood in Dayton. When she was 1...
DAYTON–Andrew Fouts and Savonnah Henderson were joined in marriage at a country celebration among friends and family on September 3, 2022. The wedding was set at the very place on the North Touchet the couple first met, the bride's parents, Steve and Carolyn Henderson's, place. They were joined with the groom's parents, Neena and Marc Fouts, along with other family and many friends. As one might expect for the late summer, the weather seemed a bit unpredictable, even rained a bit, but it c...
Ten Years Ago October 17, 2012 Preliminary landscaping is currently under construction with native plants and grasses, evergreens, boulders and river rock. Landmark Landscape & Design, LLC, of Kennewick, was the lowest qualified bidder and is constructing the landscape project. Members of the 2012 Homecoming Court were Chelsea Wooldridge, Alex Naylor, McKayla Bickelhaupt, Malia Frame, Chris Conley, Kenndra Haney, Isaiah Lambert, Sierra Smith, Kane Hackett, Queen Jessica Tate, Mr. Football Wyatt Frame, Jonathan Sanchez, Samantha Harting and...
Mary Anne Maier August 17, 1953–October 12, 2022 Mary Anne Maier, 69, Dayton, passed away after a brief illness at OSHU, Portland, Ore., on October 12, 2022. Mary was born in Dayton to Kenneth and Barbara (Davis) Tewalt on August 17, 1953, growing up in Dayton and going to school there. She loved the outdoors and was an accomplished hang glider, featured in several magazines. Preceded in death by her parents and brother Ron Tewalt. Survived by her husband, Robert Clark at home; sons Eddie Tewalt and Atticus (Christine) Faul; granddaughter O...
We face uncertain times. Our world is plagued with problems, just as Jesus said it would be. The violence in our streets and the division we face in our country can be a source of worry or fear that leads to discouragement and even despair. We may be experiencing personal economic hardship we have not experienced before. In this very setting the Lord calls us away from fear to faith in Him. Jesus said, "Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." Mt. 11:28. We are...
WAITSBURG–Wolfpack freshmen stepped into the personnel gap but the Columbia Coyotes overwhelmed Dayton-Waitsburg with a strong, varied and consistent attack 55-8 here Friday, October 14. DW is now 5-2 overall and is looking to travel to 2-5 Warden this Friday to keep their winning season on track. "We've got to go down and beat Warden, which is a very beatable team," commented Head Coach Troy Larsen. After that, it'll be "for all the marbles" on the final home game against River View, Larsen s...
DAYTON–The visiting TriCities Prep Lady Jaguars consistently held the Lady Wolfpack volleyball team to around 15 points in each of the three sets in their 14-25, 15-25 and 14-25 match win here October 13. Dayton-Waitsburg Lady Wolfpack visited Columbia-Burbank last Tuesday and journeys to Warden today, October 20, as the season winds down. The final game will be Thursday, October 27 at Liberty Christian. DW is 3-8 overall, 0-8 in 2B EWAC East volleyball league standings. Head Coach Tracy Barron...
