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DAYTON–Skiers and snowboard riders are undoubtedly rejoicing that the area's ski resort, Bluewood, will open Friday, December 20, announced Kim Clark, General Manager. The area will be open daily from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on the holiday schedule through January 5, 2020, except for Christmas Day, December 25, Clark said. Christmas Eve the hill will close at 2 p.m. with the half-day price all day. Holiday rates will be in effect during through January 5. Both chairs will be running, Clark said, and o...
There he is, that "Right Jolly Old Elf," all ready to make the Christmas wishes of good girls and boys come true starting Christmas Eve from the lawn of the Columbia County Courthouse in Dayton. The spirit of the season was resplendent around town and in Dayton's shops on Main Street, and the events and special programs by area churches only add to the joy of the holiday. We include some of Dayton's beautifully decorated residences inside this issue on page 5. Merry Christmas...
DAYTON–Six cases of Influenza B, which is highly contagious and can only be passed from human to human, have been confirmed in Columbia County, Public Health Administrator Martha Lanman reported to Commissioners this week. This is based on data from Dayton General Hospital, discussion indicated. If there is more than 10% absenteeism, school officials alert Public Health, which in turn notifies the hospital, which in turn makes a decision about visiting people in Booker Rest Home, whether face masks will be required, etc. In other areas, L...
DAYTON–The Dayton School Board, which has functioned for over a year with four directors and one unoccupied seat, has appointed Grant Griffen, a 1999 graduate of Dayton High School, to fill the spot opened when Dan Butler resigned in October, 2018. Griffen was appointed at the School Board's December 11 meeting following an interview with directors. He will be sworn in at the December 18 meeting this week. Success in life, Griffen said in an interview with the Dayton Chronicle, depends a lot o...
A nearly full house enjoyed the Tri-Cities Steel Band's Christmas Concert last weekend at Faith Chapel in Dayton. The group performed its hour-and-a-half show last Saturday and those attending brought food items to donate to the Dayton Community Food Bank, said Pastor Tony Sykes. The turnout for the concert and for food-bank donations was deemed "pretty good" by Pastor Tony and everyone enjoyed the Christmas season fellowship....
By Todd Myers Called by some the most important environmental issue we face, climate change has recently dominated environmental policy debate in the Northwest, the United States, and the world. Signed by more than 160 countries on Earth Day 2016, the Paris Climate Accord lays out the need to take action to reduce carbon emissions. Noting that “climate change represents an urgent and potentially irreversible threat to human societies and the planet and thus requires the widest possible cooperation by all countries,” the accord commits sig...
He got his first horse at Christmas this year from good ol’ Uncle Stephen. For Wrangler-in Charge, he looked pretty young but looks can be deceivin’. He topped out his bronc ‘fore cook lit the fire with lots of loud Ty Yi’ in’ And if he laid off or slighted the horse it weren’t for lack of tryin’. He rope broke him quick and taught him to back and hold tight any bad actor. No critter escaped the reach of his loop; Pooh, Big Bird or the tractor. They covered the range from sofa to rug and ruled t...
To the editor, Theater at Its ‘Best!! From the front rows I witnessed a full house at Dayton Liberty Theater, the presenting of Disney’s “Mary Poppins Musical” One could not have enjoyed more if seeing it on Broadway. The cast of 59 was magnetic, makeup artist, costumes, staging, design, pianist, everything was suburb and, selfishly given. Team work was professionally over the top. More powerfully presented then one experiences today in most churches Phillip Montfort. Waitsburg, Wash....
By Caitlyn Dare This month the Dayton Memorial Library has handled a direct line to Santa Claus through the “Santa Mail Express”. Kids who have sent the “Big Guy” a letter will receive a special letter back to open on Christmas Morning. Here are some great answers (in original form) to the questions we asked. Here is one extra NICE thing I did this year… I let my brother choose the show for 3 whole days! Farrah H. Clen the litter box. Bertha F. My favorite part of Christmas is… When I get to decorate tree and play with my baby brother. Ya...
DAYTON-The decisions of the Dayton-Waitsburg sports combine program are still under way. A board meeting regarding the continuation of the combine was held last week. Many important factors were discussed, as there has been difficulty with transportation, and playing time among the middle schoolers. Students and community members in favor of the combine were asked to make an appearance to show their support for the program. According to those who attended the meeting, it seems the...
Breakfast Wed, Dec 18: Late Start: Cereal, Cheese Stick, Fruit, Juice, Milk Thur, Dec 19: Breakfast Burrito, Nacho Cheese Sauce, Fruit, Juice, Milk Fri, Dec 20: Cereal, Yogurt, Fruit, Juice, Milk Dec 23- Jan 2: NO SCHOOL–Christmas Break Lunch Wed, Dec 18: Mac & Cheese, Vegetable Bar, Fruit Milk Thur, Dec 19: Chicken Nuggets, Chips, Vegetable Bar, Fruit, Milk Fri, Dec 20: Pizza, Vegetable Bar, Fruit, Milk Dec 23-Jan 2: NO SCHOOL–Christmas Break...
DAYTON–Dayton School Directors has begun the search for a superintendent to succeed retiring Supt. Doug Johnson. The position was posted in December on the Dayton School District website and other educational job resources such as the Educational Service District No. 123’s website. January 10, 2020 has been set as the deadline for candidates to submit applications. Following that deadline, administrators under the direction of ESD Superintendent Darcy Weisner will conduct reference screening checks of the candidates. Interviews with pot...
Kirsten Bell and Idina Menzel reprise their voice-acting roles as Anna and Elsa in “Frozen 2,” playing at the Liberty Theater, just in time for Christmas break. In this sequel to “Frozen,” Anna, Elsa, Kristoff, Olaf and Sven leave Arendelle to travel to the ancient, autumn-bound forest of an enchanted land they heard of from their father when they were small. With Arendelle threatened by the four spirits of the forest (Earth, Water, Fire and Air), the groups come to discover the origin of Elsa’s powers - just in time to save Arendelle...
The Puget Sound Energy Foundation awarded a $1,700 grant to Skyline Adventures this week. The grant will help the nonprofit purchase 40 additional helmets for its outreach program that transforms lives by bringing skiing and snowboarding to disadvantaged, high-risk youth, citizens with special needs and healing veterans free of charge at Bluewood, said Kim Clark, Skyline Adventures treasurer, right, being presented the grant by Anne Walsh, PSE's Senior Wind Resource Advisor. About 600 people...
DAYTON–Commissioner Mike Talbott, District No. 2, steps down as Columbia County Board of Commissioners Chair after Commissioner Charles Amerein, District No. 3, was selected to fill that position for 2020. The position does not impose more power than any other commissioner, it is only to preside over the meetings. “Being Chair is a little different, but the Chair does not have any more power than other Commissioners,” said Talbott. “We just run the meetings and try to be fair.” “The Chair gets to sign more stuff,” said Amerein. In addition,...
DAYTON–The Port of Columbia Commissioners approved a resolution to support the continued operation of dams within the Federal Columbia-Snake Rivers System during the December 11 meeting. They found that due to their importance for irrigation, flood control, recreation, cargo transportation, and renewable, low-cost energy, they were an economic asset. This is based on the Port of Columbia operating very well used Lyons Ferry Marina on the Snake River, and Lower Snake River Dams enabling irrigation for over seven million acres of farmland that p...
TOKYO, Japan–In celebration of her fiftieth birthday, Miya Kajikuri and the Dayton Chronicle took a trip to visit her family here last September. But she and her family met adverse weather conditions, making for an interesting adventure. "We started in Tokyo to visit family and then got on a cruise with stops in Osaka, Hiroshima, Karatsu, Busan (South Korea), Nigata, Aomori, and then back to Tokyo," said Kajikuri. "We were supposed to stop in Hakodate after Aomori, but had to sail directly to T...
DAYTON–Biker B’s, a company that sold homemade soaps and other bath products, asked to be released from their lease space effective December 31, 2019. When the Port let it be known that space became available, they received two good requests to occupy the space. The Port decided to allow Mike Collins, owner/proprietor of Bard & Bee Meadery. (“Mead” is an alcoholic beverage created by fermenting honey with water, or sometimes with various fruits, spices, grains or hops.) The two-year lease will start February 1, 2020. Collins stated he has bee...
DAYTON–The Columbia County Planning Commission has had a vacant position, Seat 1, since last April. At the Columbia County Board of Commissioners (CCBOC) meeting held Monday, December 16, William E. Carter was appointed to fill that vacant position. At the same meeting, Charles Reeves, who is currently Vice-Chair, Seat 5, District No. 3, was re-appointed for another term. In other areas, for the Affordable Tax Credit (Washington State Substitute Bill 1406), Dena Martin, Associate Planner for Columbia County, reported that a draft ordinance h...
Ten Years Ago December 16, 2009 Columbia County Health Systems has recently signed a three-year contract with a new Physician’s Assistant who will be on staff at the Columbia Family Clinic. Army Pfc. Joshua J. Berdar has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. He is the son of Shelley Berdar of S. Old Schafer Road, Spokane, Wash., and grandson of Ileen Patrick of Dayton. Twenty-Five Years Ago December 14, 1994 Betty Ann Fletcher, Columbia County Auditor, was thrown a retirement party on Thursday, as she will be l...
DAYTON–A good fourth quarter was too little, too late as cold shooting for three quarters of the game against the Riverview Lady Panthers tilted the 58-34 balance in favor of the non-conference visitors last Friday. Dayton-Waitsburg is 0-4 as it heads into Eastern Washington Athletic Conference play this weekend, taking on Liberty Christian on Friday and Kittitas Saturday in a pair of home stands prior to the Christmas Break. After Santa says his “ho, ho, hoes” and the Christmas wrapping is cleaned up, the Lady Deedubs head to Milto...
DAYTON–The Riverview Panthers came to town and outscored Dayton-Waitsburg 34-19 in the second half to head back downstream with a 59-32 non-conference win here Friday. Dayton-Waitsburg hosts Liberty Christian this Friday, December 20, on the home maple in the Eastern Washington Athletic Conference season opener, then Kittitas visits on Saturday night for another EWAC counter. DW is 1-4 overall. Dayton-Waitsburg’s defense had trouble with Riverview’s William Bailey and Trevor Rogers, who paced Panther scoring with 15 and 13 points, respe...
Preschool Mrs. Lovgren Dear Santa, Can you please bring me a Hatchimals with an egg, a rainbow shirt, a bike. How's the North Pole? Love, Landyn Dear Santa, Can I please have a real horse. How's school going? Love, Liam Dear Santa, Can you please bring me Paw Patrol, my mom wants some lipstick. Love, Jace Dear Santa, I would like a stuffed cat, a stuffed dog. I love you Santa. Love, Annabelle Dear Santa, My blue power ranger leg popped off, so I would like a new one. How is Rudolph? Love, Tommy...
