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DAYTON– Once again, the coronavirus will make the year 2020 one to remember. This community's long-time favorite holiday event, the Chamber of Commerce-sponsored Christmas Kickoff has been kicked in the shins by COVID-19 restrictions. That doesn't mean Our Fair City won't be celebrating the yuletide holiday. "We do however have a few festivities planned for the holiday season," says Chamber Manager Molly Weatherill-Tate. A Lighted Christmas Cruise is set for Friday, Nov. 27. Everyone is i...
A good-sized group of veterans and local folks who support those who have served turned out November 11 for the 2020 American Legion Veterans Day Breakfast. Usually held at the Legion's Post on Clay Street, this year the local Eagles Aerie offered its more-spacious facility to enable the event under COVID-19 rules. One of the tables was this foursome of veterans and a spouse: from left, Sue Bell, Wayne Bell, Terry Nealey and Eric Thorn. All three served in the U.S. Army, Bell's duty taking him...
DAYTON–The City of Dayton and Columbia County have worked out their differences regarding law enforcement coverage, dispatch services and municipal court services, and the City Council approved a resolution accepting the new interlocal agreement at its November 12 meeting. A mediation meeting held between representatives of the City and County was held on November 5, 2020, with the assistance of Attorney Mike Mitchell of Walla Walla, Mayor Zac Weatherford reported . Both parties agreed to the d...
DAYTON–Columbia County Health System (CCHS) held a special board meeting to hold two public hearings for the approval of a request for a 1% levy tax increase, as well as the adoption of the 2021 budget. The Ordinance Resolution 5-2020 for a 1% tax levy increase was presented before the Board to be adopted and was approved. This increase amounts to $6,967 which is within CCHS’s right for 1% levy appropriations, according to Washington State statute, reflecting collections from last year’s opera...
DAYTON–While restrictions are implemented, Columbia County basks in a "pocket" of lower COVID incidences. Martha Lanman, Columbia County Public Health Administrator, reported to the Board of Columbia County Commissioners (BOCC) there were two additional cases of COVID–19 over the weekend. All but two of the previous 25 in-county cases have recovered. There has been an additional death reported over the last week, according to the daily updates on the website. Lanman said even though Col...
“The probability that we may fall in the struggle ought not to deter us from the support of a course we believe to be just.” – Abraham Lincoln...
DAYTON–Good ol’ Governor Inslee has stepped up the “across-the-board” restrictions. As of November 16: • Restaurants and bars are closed for indoor service. Outdoor dining and to-go service is permitted. (Restrictions on restaurants take effect Tuesday at midnight). • Retail stores, including grocery stores, and malls must limit occupancy to 25% and must close food court seating. • Indoor gatherings, outside one’s household, are prohibited. • Offices are required to mandate employees work from home, if possible, and must limit occupancy t...
A. F. Branco...
They stood in the back of the room lookin’ like two Oakland Raider linebackers at a preppie quiche-tasting party. They had on unblocked hats with flat brims and each man wore a neck scarf and new Wrangler’s. Steve ambled over and asked where they were from. “Nevada,” they said, “We ranch.” They discussed the cattle business and bad-mouthed the government, as usual. Pretty soon they got to discussin’ mutual acquaintances. Steve had a friend named Pat from way up around Brothers, Oregon. “Quit...
It has been 262 days since the Governor first declared an emergency relating to COVID-19. Since that time, the Governor has continued to extend emergency declarations and issued various economic restrictions. New economic restrictions were again imposed on November 15. Despite repeated bipartisan calls for the legislature to be brought into these decisions, the Governor has refused to call a special session. This has resulted in nearly nine months of the executive branch making decisions...
Matthew James and Lexus Ann Marie (Ward) Richter were joined in the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony on Friday, August 7, 2020 at the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit (Bismarck, ND). The wedding Celebrant was Monsignor Tom Richter with Con-Celebrants Father David Richter and Father Josh Waltz. With Courtney Mings (Maid of Honor) and Jason Richter (Best Man) as witnesses. Matthew is the son of Gary and Coreen Richter of Moffit, North Dakota. Lexus is the daughter of Joseph and Mary Ward of Dayton,...
Nadine Warren, age 94 years, died Nov. 16, 2020, at the Booker Rest Home in Dayton. Arrangements are in the care of Hubbard-Rogg Funeral Home, 111 S. 2nd, Dayton....
BREAKFAST 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 Monday, Nov 23: Breakfast Sandwich, Fruit, Milk Tuesday, Nov 24: Cinnamon Roll, Scrambled Eggs, Fruit, Milk Wednesday, Nov 25 NO SCHOOL Thursday, Nov 26 HAPPY THANKSGIVING No School Friday, Nov 27: NO SCHOOL Monday, Nov 30: Cheddar Omelet, Toast, Fruit, Milk LUNCH Wednesday, Nov 18: Sub Sandwich, Teddy Grahams, Veggie, Fruit, Milk Thursday, Nov 19:...
Bradley Edward Basham, age 76, of Washougal, Washington went home to be with the Lord on November 7, 2020. He was born to Thelma and Sydney Basham in Jamestown, N.D. He graduated from Dayton High School in Dayton, Wash., and received his degree in Secondary Education from Northwest Nazarene College. He taught high school math in Starbuck, Wash., and Phoenix, Ariz. Later he attended Arizona Bible College and received his Master of Theology from the Orlando Institute in Biblical Studies. He is survived by his brothers Larry Basham, David Templin,...
Robert Wallace Patrick August 27, 1926-November 13, 2020 Robert Wallace Patrick was born in Dayton, Wash., on August 27, 1926, to Bertle W. Patrick and Mae Moody Patrick. He died on November 13, 2020, at his home with family members by his side. Robert was a life-long member of Dayton graduating from Dayton High in 1944. After graduating from high school, Robert joined the Army. He was stationed in Manila until WWII ended, then finished his stint at Fort Lewis. After he was finished with the Army, he returned to Dayton to work for a few local...
Thursday: A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Southwest wind 17 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Sunday: A slight chance of rain. Snow level 2300 feet rising to 3300 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, with a high near 42. Breezy. Sunday Night: A chance of rain. Mostly...
Ten Years Ago November 17, 2010 4-H program recognizes commitment of members, leaders and supporters during Columbia County 4-H Achievement night, held at the multipurpose room of Dayton Elementary School, November 14, 2010, following a potluck dinner. The Saturday before Thanksgiving, the twenty-fourth annual Kiwanis fund raising “Turkey Bingo” is slated for November 20, with a stage loaded with 100-plus turkeys, holiday packages, ski specials, sporting event tickets, golf outings, getaways and numerous gift items. It will be held at the Day...
DAYTON–An emergency School Board meeting was held Monday evening, November 23, to determine classroom protocols in response to a local outbreak of COVID cases. The school district made a decision to go to remote learning on Tuesday, November 24, after Columbia County experienced a jump in positive COVID test, closing school Monday, November 23 using a snow day. School officials will re-evaluate COVID conditions on Saturday, November 28, school directors determined. Two Dayton students, one in th...
