Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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Hewitt Tops Nettles For Senate Dozier Beats Blackman For Commissioner Talbott Edges Out Bensel For Commissioner WAITSBURG - Mike Talbott edged out a narrow victory over Tom Bensel for Columbia County Commissioner District 1 Position 1. Talbott came out on top of the General Election last Tuesday by a margin of only 117 votes. One hundred thirty-eight ballots are estimated left to be counted on Nov. 9, which could impact this close race. Talbott came out ahead last Tuesday night with 1,029...
DAYTON - In anticipa- tion of tightening regulations and changes in technol- ogy in the health care indus- try, the Columbia County Health System board voted on Thursday, Oct. 25, to purchase a new intravenous (IV) mixing hood and automatic dispensing machines that will be complete with a round-the-clock tele-phar- macist. Sean Thurston, a doctor of pharmacy for Elk Drug in Dayton, presented two new styles of machines that will help expedite and organize the distribution of medica- tion to patients in the hospital district. The first purchase T...
DAYTON - Students and parents in costumes filled the gym at Dayton High School for the annual fall carnival last Saturday. Parent Teacher Student Organization President Ash- ley Kilts said the event was a success and raised about $1,300 to $1,500 for the or- ganization. The organization uses the money to support the staff and students, Dayton Elementary School Secretary Dallas Dickinson said. In the last few years, the organiza- tion has donated money for accelerated reader awards, helped provid...
DAYTON - After two successful years of Mule Mania, one of Dayton's newest summer events, two local charities are reaping rewards from the weekend. The Columbia Rural Electric Association donated $500 each to the Dayton Food Bank and Project Timothy as a token of gratitude and support for the two groups. The money was raised during the Mule Mania golf tournament, organizer Doug Krueger said. "It was a fun event," Krueger said. "Usually the winner donates the winnings to the food bank." While p...
DAYTON - The Day- ton soccer team took the field against Walla Walla Valley Academy Monday but couldn't gain their footing, falling 4-1 to the Knights. The loss to the Knights follows two losses against Trout Lake last weekend. In the first half of Mon- day's game, the cold, wet field slowed down the usual quick action between the teams. The Knights kept the pres- sure on the Bulldogs from early on, finally breaking through and scoring halfway through the first half. The Bulldogs fought back,...
DAYTON - Coming off of two wins against Waitsburg-Prescott on Oct. 16 and DeSales on Oct. 18, the Dayton volleyball team was poised for attack on its senior night against the Walla Walla Valley Academy last Tuesday. However, the Bulldogs fell in a nail-biting finish after five sets against the WWVA Knights Tuesday. The game began by honoring Dayton seniors Jessica Tate and McKayla Bickelhaupt. The Bulldogs opened the first set keeping close to the Knights' scores. The score was close until the...
DAYTON - A group of six students and six parents met at Dayton High School last Friday armed with signs and an agenda to call attention to bullying in the Dayton School District. Parent Kim Suchodolski was one of the leaders of the parent-student group who made the meeting at the high school last Friday a call to ac- tion for parents and students. The group carried signs outside the school that said "National Anti-Bullying Day," "Stop the bullying," "Please help the students" and "We won't stand for it." "I believe our children have had enough...
DAYTON - Blue Mountain Counseling's newest Prevention Coordinator Laura Tolman is get- ting paid to work with kids and families, and for Tolman, nothing could be better. Tolman, who lives with her husband of 27 years in Waits- burg, has always worked with children. Her background lies primarily in volunteer work. "I'm new in a way (as a pre- vention coordinator)," Tolman said. "(But) I've always found myself working with kids." Tolman took on the position in early October to replace Peggy...
DAYTON - The Sixth Amendment guarantees an attorney for any defendant in need of one, but recent caseload concerns moved the Supreme Court to adopt new standards that will impose a cap on the number of cases attorneys can handle and could restrict private prac- tices for the public defenders the state has relied on. This change will impact local defenders. At the last Columbia County Commissioners meeting, public defenders C. Dale Slack, of Dayton, and Andrea Burkhart, of Walla Walla, discussed the new standards, called indigent defense...
DAYTON - The Dayton City Council took action Monday night to continue the safety and security of students who use the city skate park. The city council unanimously passed an ordinance during Monday's meeting that could inflict fines on skaters who dis- obey the rules posted at the park. Violations of the ordi- nance may result in a civil infraction and may be pun- ished by a civil fine. The first infraction fine is $100, second infraction is $150 and third and subsequent infractions could be up to $250. City Clerk-Treasurer Trina Cole said the...
DAYTON - The Dayton Bulldog soccer team took on the Northport Mustangs at St. George in Spokane last Saturday and were met with success, taking a 6-4 victory over the Mustangs. In the first half, the Mus- tangs scored the first point on a penalty kick. The Bulldogs adjusted to the deficit and responded with strong defense. The Bulldogs' usual keeper, Wil- lie Weppler, was out with a broken thumb and was replaced this game by Ian Smay. Smay fought hard, head coach DJ Frame said. "(Smay) did a good job," Frame said. "I liked how he performed for...
PASCO - Momentum was the name of the game Friday for the Dayton football team and something the Dogs couldn't pick up against the Tri-Cities Prep Jaguars, falling in a heartbreaking loss, 42-0. In the first quarter, the Bulldogs were able to keep the Jaguars to one touchdown although the Bulldogs were unable to take the ball into the end zone. The Bulldogs, running with several injured players, were able to save their errors and keep the Jaguars out of the end zone for any more scores. Th...
DAYTON - Once a month, the Dayton shooting range goes back in time and hosts a group of shooters for an event known as Cowboy Action. Last Saturday the cowboys were back, hosted by the Columbia County Shooting Association. With all of those gun enthusiasts, the shooting association members know gun safety is more than just a topic of conversation -- it's a way of life. The association's Presi- dent Al Young has been im- mersed in gun culture for his entire life. "(I've) been shooting since...
DAYTON - Interested at- tendees listened to candidate positions and a brief summary of eight measures on the ballot this fall in preparation for the upcoming General Election last Wednesday night at the Liberty Theater. Judge William D. Acey spoke first. Acey, who ran unopposed for his judicial posi- tion, addressed the eight measures on the upcoming ballot. Information about the measures is available on Secretary of State Sam Reed's voter guide website, sos.wa.gov. Columbia County commis-...
Every year as the weather shifts from uncomfortably warm to a little chillier than we expect and there is always an awkward transition phase. Sweaters are too warm in the afternoon and t-shirts aren't enough protection from the breeze. It's nice to take this time of year to spend a few nights inside, getting back to the basics. If you've missed the weekly piano performance by Willie Weppler at Mace Mead Works, Friday is a perfect oppor- tunity to make it up. Weppler is a noted young jazz pianist and is exactly what a Friday needs when combined...
DAYTON - The large sliding glass doors framed with gold-hued curtains are more reminiscent of a comfortable living room than a stiff and imperson- al emergency room. And Chief Operations Officer Shane McGuire said it is intentional. "Nobody wants to come to the ER," McGuire said. But when emergencies arise, McGuire said the staff hopes to minimize as much stress as possible. Little details around the updated Columbia County Health System emergency room were made with local patients in mind. The...
DAYTON - The Dayton soccer team split the last two games, beating the Walla Walla Valley Academy Knights, 4-1, on Wednesday, Oct. 2, and falling to the Northwest Christian Crusaders, 11-1, on Monday, Oct. 8. The Crusaders put pressure on the Bulldogs right out of the gate. For the first 20 minutes of the game, the Bulldogs were able to keep the ball out of the net but unable to move the ball into Cru- sader territory for long enough to take many shots. With 26:21 left in the first half, the...
DAYTON - The Dayton volleyball team won in three against Tri Cities Prep last Tuesday night in an increasingly close battle. The Bulldogs hit the court with a dominating lead over the Jaguars, winning the first set with a quick, 25-10. In the second set, the Jaguars fought back but couldn't stop the Bulldogs from hitting their stride, going for a nine-point run to put a gap in the score. The Bulldogs hit their groove, meshing as a team and allowing players at the service line to relax...
DAYTON - Families flocked to the Fall Festival, the newest addition to Day- ton on Tour, Saturday for family-friendly fun focused on kids. Cara Watts oversaw and coordinated the new kid- friendly event. "A lot of families are com- ing out with kids," Cara Watts said during the event. Cara Watts' husband, John Watts, estimated 70 to 75 people attended the event in the first two hours alone. John Watts, who worked at the apple bob station, said he was happy with how the event turned out. "The...
DAYTON - The Dayton City Council moved to allow a group of 250 to 300 bikers to camp in the city park for two nights in August of 2013. The group, Bicycle Rides Northwest, is a non-profit organization that organizes two, seven-day bicycle tours in Oregon, Idaho, Montana and Washington. The average age of participants in the event is 58 years old, Event Director Sanna Phinney said in an email to the city of Dayton. The event is self-contained, with a shower truck, portable toilets and a caterer. The group will set up tents in Dayton City Park,...
DAYTON - Dayton on Tour will feature the all- new Fall Festival, a free and family-friendly event so big, the city will be closing part of First Street. First Street will be closed between Dingle's of Dayton and State Farm Insurance for the new event, Brad McMas- ters, the Dayton Chamber of Commerce director, said. The area will be decorated with a fall theme featuring art by local students. Free activities like face painting and crafts for children will dominate the event as well as...
DAYTON - Coming off of a win against Waitsburg- Prescott last Thursday, the Dayton Bulldog volleyball team was energized and ready to take down the DeSales Lady Irish. The Bulldogs' energy was rewarded with a three-game win over the Irish. Both teams played competitively out of the gate and had the backing of boisterous crowds from both schools. In the first game, the Bulldogs started to perpetuate energy and momentum and flexed their strength to hold the Irish while dropping the ball into...
OAKESDALE - The Dayton Bulldogs football team struggled Friday against the Tekoa-Oakesdale-Rosalia Nighthawks, falling in a shutout loss, 34-0. The Bulldogs were without their starting quarterback, Lowden Smith, due to an injury, but Isaiah Lambert stepped and filled the starting spot, shifting from his normal role as running back. The Bulldogs were able to hold the Nighthawks to one touchdown in the first quarter after a fumble allowed the Nighthawks to take the ball into the endzone at 8:41. The Nighthawks missed the kick for an extra poi...
PRESCOTT -- The Dayton soccer team struggled to keep up with Waitsburg-Prescott's pace last Wednesday night and the Tigers finished the game on top after a 9-0 shutout. Both teams started the game with aggressive footwork. The Bulldogs' defense held strong for the first 10 minutes, keeping the Tigers out of the net. But the Dogs were unable to move the ball back out of their territory and to the Tigers' side of the field. After nearly 20 minutes of battle with the Bulldogs' defense, at 20:42, the Tigers swept past the defenders and scored t...
DAYTON - The Dayton Young Life club has a sweet way to raise money and thank the community for financial and prayer support - an annual dessert banquet. The Young Life club hosted its seventh annual dessert ban- quet on Sunday, Sept. 30, at Running T Ranch in Dayton and Young Life Executive Board Member Gordon Gerlitz said it was a great success. The DaytonYoung Life group aims to provide opportunities for adults to lead adolescents to a personal, growing relationship with Jesus Christ, Gerlitz...
