Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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YAKIMA -- Waitsburg- Prescott succeeded in their team goal to make it to the state tournament at the Gateway Sports Complex in Yakima but were unable to secure any wins Friday. GAME ONE WP fell to the Adna Pirates Friday, 10-0, during their first game at 11 a.m. at the WIAA state tournament. The game started slow with only one run scored in the first two innings by Adna's leadoff batter. The second inning brought no runs for either side. The top of the third inning was quick and fruitless for...
YAKIMA - The Dayton Bulldogs kept their bats moving and brought runs around, splitting their games on both Friday and Saturday at the WIAA softball state tournament at the Gateway Sports Complex in Yakima. The Dogs won one game each Friday and Saturday, but also lost two, ending up in the top 8. GAME ONE Sometimes, a single firstinning run is all it takes to win a game and that's just what the Bulldogs got on Friday morn- ing in their matchup against the Warden Cougars. Making things even... Full story
DAYTON -- Local businesses in Dayton received certificates May 16 for meeting requirements meant to decrease underage drinking. The businesses, evaluated by the Dayton Junior High's Students Helping Each Other (SHEO) club, were rewarded with certificates for helping reduce underage drinking by meeting seven of 10 requirements for SHEO's Let's Draw the Line campaign. Ten Dayton stores were recognized. Those businesses are The General Store, Chevron PDQ, Steve's Grocery, Shell Service and Food... Full story
He's The Voice For Booker Residents DAYTON -- Eightyone year-old Booker Rest Home resident Louis Razzolini is no stranger to making his opinions known. But to Razzolini's fellow tenants he is more than just a friendly neighbor; he's a megaphone for people who often can't speak up for themselves. Razzolini, who is best known as just "Louie," is a representative to the Columbia County Health System's board of commissioners for the Booker Rest Home. He visits board meetings on the fourth Thursday... Full story
DAYTON -- The Dayton School Board is looking at next school year's budget trying to figure out whether to offer full-day kindergarten or employ a second fourth grade teacher to keep up with projected enrollment for that grade. This decision is a tough one and Superintendent Doug Johnson said he wants to hear from staff members, parents and community members to help the school board decide what is more important. Johnson said he has concerns about fall enrollment and the budget that will accompany it. The current full-time equivalent enrollment... Full story
CLARKSTON -- The Waitsburg-Prescott track and field teams will see 13 athletes moving on to the state meet after an impressive performance at Clarkston High School on Friday. The men's team took first overall with a score of 159, and the women's team took third with a score of 83, advancing team members to the next phase of competition. "This was our sixth title in a row on the boys side and seven out of the last eight championships," head coach Jeff Bartlow said. Five members of the women's...
DAYTON -- Come out and visit rodeo royalty during the 94th annual Dayton Days Parade Saturday morning, May 26, starting along Main Street, which is sponsored by the Dayton Chamber of Commerce this year. This year the Dayton Days Parade committee decided not to host the event, so the Chamber of Commerce stepped up to sponsor it because it has been part of the annual agenda for so many years, Acting Chamber Director Linze Purcell said. The big parade will be prefaced with a kiddie parade that...
DAYTON -- Feral cats have become a public nuisance in the city of Dayton and the Dayton City Council agreed at its last meeting the issue needs a public forum to get community input and find a solution. Currently, there is no city policy or any holding facilities for feral cats in the city of Dayton. "From a personal standpoint, we've got feral cats crawling up on the roof of the house, sneaking into the basement, getting into the garage and attacking our cat, so it has become a real issue," said Dayton resident Dain Nysoe. "Those cats tend to... Full story
DAYTON - Dayton's Lady Bulldogs collected hits despite the heat in Tuesday afternoon's softball game against the Liberty Christian Patriots. Dayton beat the Patriots previously, 13-1, and, 13-4, in a doubleheader that paved the way for Tuesday's home field matchup against the same team. "We played them last Thursday and swept them," Dayton assistant coach Desirae Jones said. "They are a pretty young team, but they are not to be overlooked." Pitcher Samantha Harting held the Patriots without...
DAYTON -- The Dayton Bulldogs boys baseball team split Saturday, falling in the first game of the doubleheader at Dayton against the Colton Wildcats, 14-6, and winning the second, also against the Wildcats, 11-12. This brought the Bulldogs' record to 5-1 all, and 2-0, in division games. The team got off to a challenging start when senior Colton Bickelhaupt injured his back sliding into home during the second inning of the first game. Bickelhaupt dislocated his shoulder during a state basketball...
MILTON-FREEWATER -- The Waitsburg-Prescott track and field team traveled to Milton-Freewater, Ore., last Friday to compete in the Carnival of Speed, the team's fourth meet of the season. Despite team members beating personal records and three competitors, two from the boys and one from the girls, taking multiple firsts, the teams were unable to place first in the meet. As a team, men's varsity took second with a score of 85 and women's varsity took tenth with a score of 29. Head coach Jeff Bartl...
DAYTON -- The Boldman House Museum of Dayton is collecting items to assemble a time capsule to capture a snapshot of life in 2012 to preserve for 50 years. The Dayton Historical Depot Society is taking in any items community members are willing to donate that capture any aspect of life in the present day to contrast life in 2062 when the capsule is opened. "Mostly (the items) will be paper, but other small items will be included as well," Dayton Historical Depot Society volunteer Sue Rittenhouse said. "(We are collecting) menus, hobbies,... Full story
DAYTON -- The newest addition to Dayton City Council, Arthur Hall, was appointed by a unanimous vote on Monday, Feb. 27. When Hall moved to Dayton in February 2010, he said he had no intention of running for city council at any point in time. When the position opened up, friends and associates suggested he apply, so he did. Hall said he is already looking toward November when he will be up for public election reaffi rming his position on the council. Hall currently works for the General... Full story
DAYTON -- Despite putting up shots in nearly every possession, the Dayton Bulldog girls fell to the DeSales Irish, 27-48, on Friday. The Lady Irish put up the first two baskets but the Bulldogs fought back when junior Courtney Fuller went two-for-two on the foul line at 4:49. The Irish responded with a three at 3:53 bringing the score to 2-7, DeSales. The Bulldogs put up several more shots, but were unable to hit the net while the Lady Irish hit four more field goals, two-for-two and two-for-thr... Full story
DAYTON -- The Dayton boy's basketball team took down the DeSales Irish, 52- 28, during senior night last Friday. Before the game, the six seniors were recognized for their dedication to the team. The game started on a somber note as senior Garett Turner was recognized for wearing jersey number 40 in memory of his fallen cousin and friend. Dayton scored the first points and struck for 11 points. The boys didn't let De- Sales complete many shots as the team was able to block all but two shots the...
DAYTON -- The Dayton spring sports teams gathered together around collaged photo placemats and desserts to celebrate the three teams' work both during the season and in post-season competition at the state level. All three head coaches echoed sentiments of improvement through the season, which played a role in two of the teams making it to state competitions. Track and field coach Shawn Magee said he saw major improvements especially in the athletes who competed at the state level. Some of the t... Full story
DAYTON -- The Blue Mountain Rocketeers may be one of the best kept and secrets in the Dayton area despite the group's explosive habits. Blue Mountain Rocketeers' cofounder and rocket aficionado Tim Quigg said the Blue Mountain Rocketeers is consistently ranked at the top of the national rocketry groups. "Blue Mountain Rocketeers is the premiere youth model rocketry group in the nation," Quigg said. Quigg, a senior communications officer for the sheriff's department, said beyond the club's... Full story
DAYTON -- Feral cats prowled their way into the Dayton City Council meeting May 29 during the public hearing regarding the growing feline nuisance and the impact they have on residents. Mayor Craig George opened the public hearing segment of the meeting by reminding attendees that the decision required the input of the community and it could not be a decision made by the council alone. "We want the city involved in the decision," George said. Dr. Kennie Reeves of the Dayton Veterinarian Clinic took the floor to give hearing attendees some... Full story
DAYTON -- The 131st class to graduate from Dayton High School recessed from the gym and into the rest of their lives on Saturday with thousands of dollars in scholarship money in hand and an upbeat Kenny Chesney country song filling the room. Valedictorian Carter Currin said any bad moments in high school were ultimately tiny blips on the radar and many happier moments await the group. "We, the class of 2012, are ready to make that future bright," salutatorian Keisha Phillips said. The future do... Full story
