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DAYTON–Over a year of campaigning at the national level, and races and issues at the local level will culminate on November 3 when ballots for the 2020 General Election are due. Ballots must be in by 8 p.m., Tuesday, November 3, either by U.S. Postal Service delivery, or by dropping ballots at one of three locations in Columbia County: the Auditor's Office in the Courthouse at 341 E. Main, or in the official drop box in the alley behind the Courthouse, or at Starbuck City Hall, 200 Main Street,...
Work is underway by contractors for the City of Dayton on the 3rd Street Sidewalk Project. Some portions of the existing walkways have been removed, and other sections of the project are in place, with work remaining on intersections and other sections. -Chronicle photo by Morgan Baker...
DAYTON–Public Health Administrator Martha Lanman indicated because the department has not done as much contact tracing as anticipated, they have money that could be given to the District to cover COVID related expenses including the Chromebooks now provided for students or for further COVID related purchases including picnic tables to allow for outdoor seating. The School District has received $120,000 in CARES funding but the FEMA money is taking extra time to be distributed to the District. A...
DAYTON–This year's Blue Mountain Brix & Brew "Home Edition," one of the Chamber of Commerce's annual fundraiser events, begins with a nontraditional silent auction, which begins online October 30 and continues through November 7, adapted due to coronavirus. Bids will continue through the live virtual event held via Zoom on November 6. A fun night is planned with elegant appetizers which may be picked up prior to the event from the Weinhard Café, and lovely handmade chocolates from Mama Mo...
DAYTON–William Henry Fletcher was sentenced to 33 years after being convicted of first-degree assault in a September, 2020, jury trial in Columbia County Superior Court October 21. Fletcher, 40, of 214 W. Patit Avenue, Dayton, was convicted of assaulting Laura Romig, 226 W. Patit Avenue, on January 7, 2019. Romig was attacked by Fletcher, who wielded a heavy crystal candle holder, striking her at least 14 times about the head. According to Columbia County Sheriff’s Office reports, the attack stopped when the candle holder broke. She was air...
DAYTON-The Columbia County Commissioners’ heard requests for wages revisions, lack of winter road preparation and debris removal, 4-H reopening and personnel replacement at the Board meeting October 19. The Emergency Management Director, Ashley Strickland discussed revisions to the Salary schedule which will provide continuity of wages of department employees at various ranges or steps. At the Columbia County Commissioners’ Board meeting, He said each department head needs to review and “as...
“Don’t quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion.” – Muhammad Ali... Full story
What a ride this year has been. Remember how the major news networks and newspapers excoriated Republican candidates for president in 2016? At one point there were 18 Republicans vying for the brass ring. There wasn’t the same level of vitriol leveled at the twenty seven Democratic candidates running in 2020. Says a lot about the media bias. But, here we are. Just days to go before the ballots are due. Overshadowing the entire election-year histrionics is the coronavirus pandemic, which has stolen the thunder of all the campaigns, to a c...
To the editor, If you are like me, my ballot is sitting here needing to be filled out. After consulting the Voter’s Guide, online sources, and playing rock, paper, scissors (it is really hard to win playing against yourself) my choices: Support the working guy, Loren Culp. Inslee has mismanaged mental health; the lockdown has harmed so many economically. Look, even the most draconian locked downs in Europe have failed to stop the virus and we need someone to think about the budget, not adding taxes. Denny Heck for Lt. Governor; SEE I am s...
It was a bad day at Black Rock that fateful Halloween. It all began the week before, the call had seemed routine. “I’ve got a mare needs checkin’, Doc, I b’lieve the sweetheart’s bred.” “I’ll swing by there this afternoon,” Good Doctor Kelly said. The mare was mincing round the stall as Kelly donned the sleeve. “This should only take a second,” his assessment was naive. “She’s just a little nervous, Doc, but...I guess I would be too. If you were pointin’ that at me I’d kick you to Timbucktu!...
Earlier this year Columbia Family and Waitsburg Clinic launched a new program called Chronic Care Management. This program is a model of care designed to improve your overall health by assisting you in the coordination of care and health management. If you suffer from two or more chronic conditions (i.e.: Diabetes, chronic pain, Hypertension, Congestive Heart Failure, COPD) and have Medicare Part B you may qualify. Our goal through this program is to provide you with the best possible care, keep you out of the hospital, and minimize costs and i...
Breakfast Wednesday, Oct 28: Muffin, Scrambled Eggs, Fruit, Milk Thursday, Oct 29: Breakfast Stick, Fruit, Milk Friday, Oct 30: Maple Bar, Scrambled Eggs, Fruit, Milk Lunch Wednesday, Oct 28: Sub Sandwich, Veggie, Fruit, Milk Thursday, Oct 29: Chicken Nuggets, Chips Veggie, Fruit, Milk Friday, Oct 30: Pizza Rippers, Veggie, Fruit, Spooky Dirt Cup, Milk...
DAYTON–The Dayton Memorial Library will hold a special meeting of the trustees to act on policies which will enable the community facility, which has been closed since March—and undergone extensive remodeling—to reopen under COVID-19 restrictions, announced Kristie Korslund, Interim Director of the Columbia County Rural Library District/Dayton Memorial Library. The meeting will be held virtually, via Zoom, at 7 p.m. on Thursday, October 29. See the public notice in this edition for details on joining the meeting....
DAYTON–It wouldn’t be Halloween 2020 without a coronavirus twist to a longstanding community tradition. This year, due to COVID-19 restrictions, Trick or Treat Main Street will take place, with modifications, of course, on Halloween, October 31. Parents and Trick-or-Treaters are invited to a drive-through event in the parking lot behind Dingle’s of Dayton. Bags of candy will be distributed by Chamber of Commerce volunteers from 3-5 p.m. The lot is at the corner of Commercial and 1st streets. Kiwanis Club volunteers will assist with traff...
DAYTON–Next week, the November 5 edition of the Dayton Chronicle–Election 2020–will come out a day later than usual to allow Election Night information to be included in the issue dated November 5, 2020. Look for Election Week’s edition at vendor locations around Dayton or in your post office box the afternoon of Thursday, November 5. Regular delivery will be on Friday, November 6. Besides the complication of election coverage, press scheduling prompted this change. The same schedule will be in place the following week due to Veterans Day, No... Full story
Carolyne McNary Carolyne McNary, age 91 years, died Oct. 23, 2020, at the Booker Rest Home in Dayton. Arrangements are under the care of Hubbard-Rogg Funeral Home, 111 S. 2nd, Dayton....
Clyde Burdine Clyde Burdine, age 78 years, died October 24, 2020, at his home in Waitsburg. Arrangements are under the care of Hubbard-Rogg Funeral Home, 111 S. 2nd, Dayton....
DAYTON–The deadline for applications to the Port of Columbia COVID-19 Small Business Relief Fund is October 30. This is the third, and likely the last, round of grant funding available to businesses this year. Over $94,000 is still available to assist businesses with 10 employees or less that were harmed financially by the COVID-19 pandemic. Through their Economic Development contract with the State of Washington Department of Commerce, an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Dayton, and a grant from the Innovia Foundation, the Port of C...
DAYTON–Mike Ferrians, Liberty Theater Manager, has recently resigned and the Touchet Valley Arts Council (TVAC) extend appreciation for all he has done for the theater, and hopes he will participate in future live productions. The TVAC and staff have been working for several months trying to reopen the Liberty Theater. Many changes have been implemented at the theater to meet state mandated guidance to keep guests, staff, and volunteers as safe as possible, and allow us to legally reopen, and r...
Ten Years Ago October 27, 2010 Dayton High School students placed fourth out of all schools in the State of Washington on the Science portion of the High School Proficiency Exam (HSPE) which recently replaced the Washington Assessment of Student Learning (WASL) test. For the 24th year, Dayton Kiwanis presents Turkey Bingo, to be held November 20 in the Dayton Elementary Multipurpose room, with doors opening at 3 p.m. Twenty-Five Years Ago October 25, 1995 Dayton man sustained L.D.S. Bishop. Thirty-five-year-old Monte Fulbright was sustained as...
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 58. Southwest wind 5 to 9 mph. Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 41. South wind 5 to 7 mph. Friday: A 20 percent chance of rain after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 40. Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 58. Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 41. Monday: Sunny, with a high near 59. Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 43....
POMEROY-Garfield County Undersheriff Calvin Dansereau became involved in a high-speed motorcycle pursuit with Paul Edward Hines, 51, of Richland, Wash., starting in Garfield County and ending in Columbia County, resulting in a non-fatal injury, one-vehicle collision on October 18, 2020. Undersheriff Dansereau pursued a Honda motorcycle driven by Hines in a high-speed chase at 11:57 p.m., Sunday night which proceeded west on Highway 12 at milepost 395, involving speeds up to 110-117 miles-per-hou...
DAYTON–The Touchet Valley Ladies' Golf Club modified season officially ended on Wednesday, October 7, 2020. Although the season was shortened and we were unable to hold our usual events due to the COVID 19 health restrictions, our members were grateful to have a way to safely enjoy this outdoor activity together. Members and guests, Bette Lou Crothers and Betty Alexander, gathered for a socially distanced, outdoor lunch where "end-of-the-season awards" were presented: Chip Ins: Jean Nelson– hol...
To the editor, It is my pleasure to endorse Scott Marinella for the position of Superior Court Judge in Asotin, Columbia and Garfield Counties. I have known Scott and his wife Sue for forty years. I know of and can attest to Scott’s integrity, honesty and abilities as a lawyer and a judge. He is fair-minded and listens to others. He will follow the law and make his decisions within it. Scott, served as a board member and later as president of our state’s District and Municipal Judges Association. He is a proven leader of his constituents. Sco...
