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DAYTON–People with a passion for their community were recognized when the Chamber of Commerce here presented its annual awards to deserving members of the community at its 73rd Annual Awards Banquet, held at the Fairgrounds Pavilion November 7. Citizen historical archivist Liz Carson was rendered speechless when she was named Citizen of the Year by presenter Ginny Butler. "Now that I'm calmed down," Carson informed the Chronicle the next day, "I just wanted the people to know I do appreciate t...
WALLA WALLA–State Senator Maureen Walsh, R-Walla Walla, announced last week that she will not seek re-election in 2020 as two candidates announced their intention to run. Former Walla Walla County Commissioner Perry Dozier, Waitsburg, announced his candidacy for the Senate position November 1, and Rep. Bill Jenkin, R-16-Prosser, announced on November 4 that he will also vie to succeed Walsh. Walsh announced on November 7 that she will not seek re-election but will complete the last year of t...
DAYTON–A dedication ceremony for a Green Giant informational highway pullout will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, November 15 at the site a short distance west of the City Limits here. Due to traffic and limited parking at the site, transportation will be provided from Blue Mountain Station....
DAYTON–The Port of Columbia adopted Resolution 2019-06, Levy Certification, authorizing the Port to increase its levy rate by the 1% allowed by State law. It is estimated it will bring an additional $4,125 total in additional revenue to the Port. Executive Director Jennie Dickinson stated that the wind companies will contribute about $2,000 of this amount. The remainder of the increase, when spread over the number of homes and properties, is estimated to be minimal. The Port also adopted its 2020 budget. Revenues from (primarily) Port Levy, L...
One of the most important traits of a good feedlot manager is the ability to assign blame. That is the reason they often employ consulting vets and nutritionists. It keeps them from having to fire regular employees. Unfortunately it also pits the vets against the nutritionist in their everlasting battle to decide whether a problem is “nutritional” or “medical”. The feedlot manager sat across the desk from his nutritionist of the month and his Vet de Jour. He spoke, “I’ve been looking at...
To the editor, I just received this week’s copy of the Dayton Chronicle and noted with great interest and sadness that the pool that so many enjoyed is no longer functioning. As Superintendent of the schools from 1998-2004, I was blessed to be able to serve this great community. Those were six of the greatest years of my career. For the first couple of years, I lived just a short distance away so I saw how much the pool was used and enjoyed. Fortunately, I have been able to continue to serve students, staffs and their families. Of my own childr...
The well-known assistant to Billy Graham, Cliff Barrows, shared an interesting story related to the raising of his children. His two sons had done something so seriously wrong that he was determined the penalty for their deed would be a whipping. However, he did not inflict the whipping on them. Instead he handed the belt to his sons, took his own shirt off, and ordered them to whip him. The boys cried. Why should their dad have to be punished for what they had done? But Cliff was committed to his decision. He did not allow any other option....
Breakfast Wed, Nov 13: Breakfast Pizza, Fruit, Juice, Milk Thur, Nov 14: Pancakes, Cheddar Omelet, Fruit, Milk Fri, Nov 15: Yogurt Parfait-Flavored Yogurt, Granola, Fruit, Milk Mon, Nov 18: Waffles, Sausage Link, Fruit, Juice, Milk Tue, Nov 19: Cheddar Omelet, Muffin, Fruit, Milk Wed, Nov 20: Late Start- Cereal, Cheese Stick, Fruit, Juice, Milk Thur, Nov 21: Breakfast Burrito, Nacho Cheese Sauce, Salsa, Fruit, Milk Fri, Nov 22: Scrambled Eggs, Maple Bar, Fruit, Milk Lunch Wed, Nov 13: Mac & Cheese, Vegetable Bar, Fruit, Milk Thur, Nov 14:...
DAYTON–High school had a relieving break last week as conference time came around. With a four-day weekend, and two early release days, the week seemed to go by like a breeze. Despite the stress which conferences can bring, the students had some fun events to look forward to, as well as the much-needed break. Just as any other year would go, the school celebrated the upcoming Veterans Day holiday with a school-wide assembly including all grades from K-12. High school Associated Student Body (...
Debbie (Halling) Lehman passed away after a very short battle with pancreatic cancer on November 2, 2019. She was born Debra Lee Halling to Jack and Margaret Butler Halling in Pocatello, Idaho on June 26, 1951; the eldest child of five. In 1968 the family moved to Dayton, Wash. where Debbie graduated with the class of 1969. Even though she only lived in Dayton for one year she made many lifelong friends in her graduating class. In fact, she had just enjoyed reuniting with them at her 50th class...
Alonzo G. Snider, age 46, died November 7, 2019, at his home in Dayton. He was born September 4, 1973. Arrangements are in the care of Hubbard-Rogg Funeral Home, 111 N. 2nd St., Dayton....
Evelyn May Himmelberger, age 87, died Nov. 9, 2019 at the St. Mary Hospital. She was born March 6, 1932. Arrangements are in the care of Hubbard-Rogg Funeral Home, 111 N. 2nd St., Dayton....
DAYTON–The Friends of the Dayton Memorial Library (FOL) group is pleased to announce the purchase of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) which is now installed at the library. This purchase was funded in part by a donation received by the FOL from Broughton Land Company, along with proceeds from recent FOL book sales. The AED unit is installed in the Delany Room to ensure availability to all building users, even when the library is closed. The Library AED is the latest unit to be placed w...
Ten Years Ago November 11, 2009 In General Election results, Terry Nealey was elected as State Representative Position 2 with a 65.98% lead over Laura Grant with 34.02%. Town of Starbuck; Mayor Darcy L. Linklater, Council Member #01 Anthony Hoilman. Council Member #2 Write-In: Richard A Ells. Twenty-Five Years Ago November 9, 1969 Owen Agenbroad was honored as “Citizen of the Year” at the annual Chamber of Commerce banquet last Wednesday. “Owen has been very instrumental in many community projects over the years,” State Jon McFarland, who pre...