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DAYTON–As the country anxiously awaits the outcome of the presidential contest, Columbia County voters turned out at a phenomenal rate, choosing a new county commissioner and weighing in on local, state and federal races. Auditor Anne Higgins noted that the vote count was Columbia County's all-time high. Including ballots collected at 8 p.m. on Election Day and ballots which arrived in Wednesday morning's mail, there were 2,517 ballots received out of 2,838 active voters, according to Cathy A...
T-minus three...two...one...Trick or Treat! Dayton's Trick or Treat Main Street, modified for the coronavirus, was a drive-through event in the parking area behind Dingle's of Dayton last Saturday, Halloween...and blasting his way for Trick-or-Treat was future astronaut Connor Crane, riding his flaming NASA Space Shuttle, with a bunch of help from grandparents Ron and Robin Helland. Over 350 Halloween candy bags were distributed, according the Chamber Manager Molly Weatherill-Tate, who gave a...
DAYTON-Martha Lanman, Columbia County Public Health Administrator reported six new cases of COVID in the County with no hospitalizations and does not impact the school or students at the Columbia County Commissioners’ Board (BOCC) meeting November 2. She said the County has six new COVID cases since Thursday which appear to be from two different groups with no hospitalizations. These cases are not impacting the school because students and staff strictly follow safety protocol set by the State a...
Kiwanian Charles Reeves, DVM, was recently honored by the Dayton Kiwanis Club for his service to the organization and community. Reeves served as president for two terms and was instrumental in furthering community service projects. Dayton Kiwanis Club lauded Reeves as his "leadership and dedication was an inspiration" to all members....
“Why do you have to be a nonconformist like everybody else?” – James Thurber...
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DAYTON–Columbia County's 11-bed jail, located in the basement of its historic 1887 County Courthouse, poses a myriad of problems for law enforcement and judicial purposes, its ornate courtroom is also lacking in modern-technology capabilities, and the Dispatch Center–though well equipped–is cramped, prompting Columbia County officials to explore the idea of constructing a new Law and Justice Building, according to a news release this week. Columbia County recently posted a Request for Qualificat...
Ol’ Wayne was real particular about his steers. He figgered if he spent his hard earned pennies tryin’ to get a few extra pounds, he dang sure wasn’t gonna sweat it off ‘em durin’ the gather. Nobody’s horse had broke a trot all day as they trailed the bunch to the corral. One brahmer-cross turned back. “Jes’ let ‘im go, boys… Don’t want to rile the others.” Durin’ the next week Wayne scattered a little hay each day for the lone holdout. By Saturday he had him up to the little knoll above the co...
DAYTON–After many years of service as the Radiology Manager, Pam Gembala, RT(R), CT announced that she would be stepping down to an as-needed technician role to focus on other career objectives in her life. With so many years of dedication to the imaging department's success and patient-centered service, it was going to be a challenge to fill the position, but Columbia County Health System has been fortunate to find the perfect individual to continue the excellent work Pam started. Scott Cadman,...
BREAKFAST Wednesday, Nov 11 NO SCHOOL Veteran’s Day Thursday, Nov 12: Muffin, Cheddar Omelet, Fruit, Milk Friday, Nov 13: Cereal, Cheese Stick, Fruit, Milk Monday, Nov 16: Scrambled Eggs, Biscuit, Fruit, Milk Tuesday, Nov17: Cheddar Omelet, Toast, Fruit, Milk Wednesday, Nov 18: Waffles, Sausage Patty, Fruit, Milk Thursday, Nov 19: Scrambled Eggs, English Muffin, Fruit, Milk Friday, Nov 20: Yogurt Parfait, Flavored Yogurt, Granola, Fruit, Milk LUNCH Wednesday, Nov 11: NO SCHOOL Veteran’s Day Thursday, Nov 12: Chicken Strip Sandwich, Veggie, Fru...
We can’t really “see” the ocean. We can look on its surface, but we have no way of seeing its depths. We are unable to take in its full measure and vastness. Yet the ocean is such a marvel to us that we can occupy ourselves for a lengthy time just enjoying the little bit of it that we can see. Some enjoy the ocean because it speaks to them of the vast and immeasurable depths of God’s great love. The Bible teaches, “But because of His great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive...
By Trista Villaro High School Correspondent DAYTON-The High School Associated Student Body (ASB) has been hard at work on many big projects this year, including their latest success; Halloween Spirit Week. This event was planned for the high school students, and with the spooky holiday landing on a Saturday this year, the perfect opportunity for a spirit week agenda opened up. The fun-filled week began on Monday, this day was designated as "Spooky PJ Day", where students were asked to wear...
DAYTON-The Columbia County Rural Library will reopen November 9 with specific hours for at-risk patrons and other hours for the general public between 11 a.m.–4 p.m., Monday–Friday. Since the onset of COVID-19 and the mandatory shutdowns seven months ago, the Dayton Memorial Library is set to reopen with specific hours between 11 a.m.–12 p.m. for at risk patrons, and 12 p.m.–4 p.m. for the general public, Monday-Friday. The main floor of the library, which has had an extensive remodel to conf...
DAYTON–The day commemorating United States veterans, and the closure of federal and state offices, falls in 2020 on Wednesday, the day of the week the Dayton Chronicle usually is delivered to the U.S. Postal Service. As a result, next week’s Dayton Chronicle, dated November 12, will be mailed on that date. Subscribers should expect to receive their newspaper on Friday, November 13. The following week, the mailing of Dayton’s community newspaper will return to the usual Wednesday, with distribution by mail carriers, on Thursday. Readers who p...
DAYTON–The Club has received a $2,500 donation for operating expenses from Blue Mountain Realtors. For the third consecutive year, the Blue Mountain Realtors, owned by Blaine (left) and Julie Bickelhaupt, (center left) has made a financial donation to The Club. Accepting the donation for the Club are Board members Samantha Edwards (center right) and Anne Strode (right). "We are proud to support the ongoing after school programs The Club is offering for members in kindergarten through fifth g...
Ten Years Ago November 3, 2010 “To Save a Life” movie will be shown to teens and parents in theaters nationwide and in Dayton. Overnight, the film received a #1 Fandango Fan rating and maintained it for over a month. Twenty-Five Years Ago November 1, 1995 Columbia County Auditor Nancy Hoffman received a new ballot scanner which will make tabulations of the ballots accurate and much faster. The local Auxiliary of the Fraternal Order of Eagles presented a gift of $500 to the Dayton Memorial Library as a gesture of support to the library for its s...
Carolyne McNary After a nice, long life of 91 years, Carolyne McNary of Dayton passed away on the afternoon of October 23, 2020 at the Booker Rest Home. Carolyne was born in New Glarus, Wis., in 1929 to Terrance and Freida Freitag, the second of four children. Her childhood was spent on various dairy farms in southern Wisconsin. After graduation from New Glarus High School in 1946, she worked as a telephone operator in Madison, Wis., before going to a tech school in Minneapolis, Minn., where she earned a radio operator’s license. While there, s...
Jean Elizabeth Jones, age 94 years, died Nov. 3, 2020 at the Booker Rest Home. Arrangements are in the care of Hubbard-Rogg Funeral Home, 111 S. 2nd, Dayton....
Thursday: Rain likely, mainly after 10am. Cloudy, with a temperature rising to near 62 by 10am, then falling to around 53 during the remainder of the day. Southwest wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Thursday Night: Rain. Low around 41. South wind around 7 mph becoming east after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible. Friday: Rain. High near...
DAYTON-Columbia County Hospital District Board of Directors approved moving forward with the proposed Dental Project presented by CEO Shane McGuire, to contract with Davis Construction of Walla Walla. The company came in with the lowest bid of $345,000. The Dental Clinic will offer basic services such as preventative maintenance and simple extractions. Questions regarding how the project will be funded were answered by McGuire, with $250,000 committed from legislation, $82,000 from state grants...
