Friday, November 30
Outlook School rebuild nearly done
OUTLOOK - Pictures and newspaper clippings are about the only reminders left of a fire that devastated Outlook Elementary School on Dec. 17, 2006.
Mother's renal failure has family reeling
One day she is a mom of three, living her life to support her children...the next day she finds herself struggling to survive.
School board considers levy vote
During a work session last night, the Sunnyside School Board took another step towards presenting a levy on the February 2008 ballot.
Former Sunnyside grid coach copes with tragic season
EVERETT - Prosser High School's run to the State 2A football championship game tomorrow is hard earned, but there is a chink in the mighty Mustang resume.
Thursday, November 29
Granger boy dies in farm accident
GRANGER - A six-year-old Granger boy died tragically last night when he was apparently run over by a vehicle or trailer while helping his family feed hay to their cattle.
Mainstay at Grandview's Bleyhl Community Library retires
GRANDVIEW - After 17 years at the Bleyhl Community Library, Carole Lange has made her last phone calls to remind patrons to return books.
Emersons presented Gold Star Banner
GRANDVIEW - L.J. and Ginger Emerson were presented with a Gold Star Banner at an American Legion Veteran's Day dinner in Grandview on Nov. 11.
Black Rock Creek golf pro recognized for youth efforts
Jeff Bender, the golf pro at Black Rock Creek Golf Course between Sunnyside and Grandview, has been recognized the last three years as a junior golf leader in the PGA's Central Washington chapter.
Wednesday, November 28
Grizzlies split games at basketball jamboree
The Sunnyside High School boys basketball team started its season last night by hosting a basketball jamboree.
Sunnyside hospital continues electronic records conversion
Computerized medical records are improving patient safety and giving doctors and nurses more time to care for their patients.
Sunnyside Post office eyes new home
The towering brick post office building has been a downtown Sunnyside landmark since 1936, according to a faded granite slab on its cornerstone.
Lady Vikings tie Patriots, lose to Spartans at jamboree
MABTON - The style of basketball that Coach Mike Roettger displayed for Lady Viking fans last night isn't what they'll be seeing the rest of this season.
Christian Knights hold their own at SHS jamboree
Despite an obvious disparity in depth playing against the likes of 2A Wapato and 3A Sunnyside, the 1B Sunnyside Christian High School boys basketball varsity showed plenty of grit last night.
Garcia tapped as next Sunnyside mayor
To help ease with the transition after current Sunnyside Mayor Ed Prilucik leaves office next month, the council this past Monday evening was asked to throw out a name of whom they wanted to succeed Prilucik.
Grandview opens season with two wins
Coming off an eighth place finish at the 2A State Basketball Tournament last season, the Grandview Greyhounds opened the 2007-08 year last night at the Sunnyside basketball jamboree by beating Wapato and then the host Grizzlies.
Vikes falter late at home jamboree
MABTON - The Mabton High School varsity boys basketball team struggled to finish off a pair of strong starts in two 10-minute jamboree contests at home last night.
Tuesday, November 27
Lady Grizzlies win one of two games at jamboree
The Sunnyside High School girls basketball team kicked off its 2007-08 Columbia Basin League season at home last night with a jamboree that pitted the Lady Grizzlies against the Prosser Mustangs and the Sunnyside Christian Knights.
Too little, too late for Lady Greyhounds
First-year Grandview High School girls basketball coach Paul Van Pelt learned two things about his squad following two losses at the Sunnyside High School jamboree last night.
Jewelry store gets makeover
Longtime jeweler Dale Beck was in the midst of having his Sunnyside store's roof replaced when he decided it was time for a change within the confines of his business.
Lady Knights split two jamboree games
The 2007-08 prep basketball season is underway, and not surprisingly the Lady Knights represented Sunnyside Christian High School well at last night's jamboree at Sunnyside High School.
SHS seniors will not graduate due to WASL... lawmakers told
Sunnyside Schools Superintendent Dr. Rick Cole told state legislators last night that 25 percent of his district's 2008 senior class will not graduate because of struggles with the WASL.
The future is here...in terms of WASL mandates
MABTON - Of the 47 students in the class of 2008, 23 students are at risk of not graduating. That worrisome tidbit prompted a lengthy discussion at last night's regularly scheduled Mabton School Board meeting.
Business license fees on the rise in Sunnyside
It was 1985 the last time the Sunnyside City Council raised business license fees in the city. Twenty-two years later and the council is looking into whether fees should be raised again.
AM/PM reopens following remodel
What was once a bit worn has been transformed into something clean and warm feeling.
Monday, November 26
Sunnyside GREAT officer springs for makeover for three local girls
Sunnyside Gang Resistance And Education Training Police Officer Melissa Rodriguez takes her job to heart, even if it means digging into her own pockets to show three little girls how fun it is to be pampered.
Farm Bureau names Honeyford 'legislator of year'
SPOKANE - The Washington Farm Bureau has given Sen. Jim Honeyford its 2007 Legislator of the Year Award in recognition of his "outstanding contributions for strengthening the family farm."
Ames selected as Grandview's American Legion Officer of the Year
GRANDVIEW - Grandview Police Officer Scott Ames received two prestigious awards from Grandview's American Legion Fred E. Hayes Post 57 on Nov. 11 during a Veteran's Day banquet.
Shoe store seeks soles
Sonya Anderson's mission is saving soles this holiday season.
Friday, November 23
Dental office expansion tops building starts in Sunnyside last month
A $750,000 dental clinic expansion at 1721 E. Lincoln Ave. in Sunnyside paced new construction in the city during the month of October.
Outwest Pet Rescue caring for the underdogs
PROSSER - Do you have an inexplicable fondness for helpless canine critters? Do your friends tease you because you'd never turn your back on a stray, four-legged pooch?
'Person of Year' award winner humbled
GRANDVIEW - Beth Bourgeois insists the honor of being named Grandview's Person of the Year for 2007 should have been given to someone else.
Wednesday, November 21
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A lot to be thankful for if you look a little deeper
A lot to be thankful for if you look a little deeper
Central Washington Open title snared by Spokane bowler
Spokane's Nick Powell bested the 45-bowler field at this past Sunday's Central Washington Open, hosted by Valley Lanes in Sunnyside.
Sunnyside chamber experiences 30 percent growth
Wrapping up his first year at the Sunnyside Chamber of Commerce helm, Jesse Hernandez said his goal has been to "put commerce back in the chamber of commerce."
Hospital employees drill for the unexpected
Workers are struck down by a chemical spill. Some are still alert and able to move, others are knocked out.
2nd degree murder conviction results in 14-year prison term
During an appearance in Yakima County Superior Court yesterday (Tuesday), Sunnyside's Zacharias Cavasos plead guilty to second degree murder. As part of a plea agreement, a charge for second degree unlawful possession of a firearm was dropped.
Outlook youngster top dragster at NHRA competition
IDAHO - Halloween is taking on a new meaning for Layne Linder of Outlook.
Mabton firemen receive grant at just the right time
MABTON - Christmas came early for the Mabton Fire Department last week. The department learned it will receive $31,194 from the Assistance to Firefighters Grant program.
Tuesday, November 20
Dekkers at helm of Timmermans Real Estate
If you ask why Tom and Melissa Dekker are now at the helm of Timmermans Real Estate they'll simply say three words: "reputation and relationships."
Grandview budget talks turn tense
GRANDVIEW - A menu of suggestions to meet a 2008 deficit of $320,000 brought out more than sharpened pencils during a Grandview City Council study session last night.
Sunnyside High grad wins TV Emmy
Sunnyside High School graduate MaryEllen Resendez is the recipient of a television Emmy for her journalistic work during Arizona's monsoon in 2006.
Longtime radio personality new fleet manager at Mid-Valley Dodge
GRANDVIEW - For years and years Yakima Valley residents have heard Frank Allec on the radio. Now they have a chance of being sold a car by him.
Monday, November 19
Grizzliettes host first dance competition of the season
Dance teams and their supporters from Richland, Quincy and Pasco trekked to the Sunnyside High School gym this past Saturday to participate in a regional dance competition hosted by the Grizzliettes and organized by the captain of the team herself, Alyssa Longoria.
Sunnyside gives thanks during community service
"Give thanks for the privilege of opportunity," keynote speaker Miguel Puente noted during a Sunnyside community Thanksgiving service held last night, Sunday. "To whom much is given, much is expected."
Festival of Trees draws a packed house
It may have been held at the Mini Mall, but there was nothing mini about Sunnyside Community Hospital's Festival of Trees this past Friday. Hundreds filled the storefront on Sunnyside's downtown Sixth Street for food, wine, music and, of course, Christmas trees.
California winery executive has advise for 'going green'
GRANDVIEW - The Washington Grape Society hosted its annual meeting this past Thursday and Friday, featuring keynote speaker Kelly Lentz of Mendocino Wine Company.
Friday, November 16
Life Options ponders expansion
GRANDVIEW - Does Life Options in Grandview need a bigger building with more space? Or does it just need a satellite office in Sunnyside?
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French fries, feelings and a failure to communicate
French fries, feelings and a failure to communicate
Partida tops all bowlers in S'side loss to Wenatchee
Sophomore Sarasa Partida definitely had it going on yesterday for the home team, but it was visiting Wenatchee's superior team depth that stole the show.
Firefighters honor fifth grade hero
An aneurysm strikes quickly, knocking a grown man helplessly to the floor.
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Putting farm bill resources to work in rural America
Putting farm bill resources to work in rural America
Bourgeois named Person of the Year
GRANDVIEW - She came in with a bang and hasn't stopped supporting Grandview since.
Thursday, November 15
Jail trustees turn in $10,000 find
While cleaning along the stretch of Sunnyside/Mabton Highway's overpass Wednesday, Sunnyside jail trustee Tyler Walters made an unusual discovery.
Former Sunnyside Councilman Don Hughes dies
Former longtime Sunnyside City Councilman and Mayor Don Hughes passed away last night (Wednesday).
City, Tom Paul talking land deal
The city of Sunnyside and Prosser contractor Tom Paul are talking about a deal that would end a land dispute along South First Street and provide a step forward in widening the busy roadway.
Nuestra Casa, Grandview, EPIC recipients of philanthropic grants
YAKIMA - Yakima Valley Community Foundation awarded $325,000 in grants to 16 Yakima County nonprofit organizations yesterday in Yakima. Grant amounts ranged from $2,500 to $40,000.
Wednesday, November 14
GUEST COLUMN
Always being available drives us a little mad
Always being available drives us a little mad
Sunnyside City Council OK's $80,000 for tourism promotions
The Sunnyside City Council approved the recommendations of the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee at last night's council meeting. The move will give $80,000 to four groups in Sunnyside promoting tourism.
Sunnyside High presents fall sports awards
There was a good turnout last night for the Sunnyside High School fall sports awards ceremony, held in the high school auditorium.
New discipline program to be implemented in G'view elementary schools
GRANDVIEW - McClure Elementary School Principal Jose Rivera explained to the Grandview School Board last night the new discipline program to be implemented at Grandview elementary schools in January.
Selah girls squeak out victory over Lady Grizzlies
Despite a match best 287 two-game series from Sunnyside sophomore Ileana Martinez, the Lady Grizzly bowling team sustained a 2-1/2 to 1-1/2 points loss to the visiting Selah Vikings yesterday afternoon.
Mabton Council asked to tone down fireworks
MABTON - Likening his city to a "war zone" during Independence Day related festivities, resident Glenn Edwin "Ed" Barnett appealed to City Council members at their regularly scheduled meeting this past Tuesday night to find another alternative to setting off fireworks in Mabton.
Tuesday, November 13
Coffee shop is first attempt at retail for Sunnyside man
Abel Garcia always knew he wanted to have his own business, he just didn't realize that business would be in retail.
Ten students at Harrison earn 4.0 grade point averages
A total of 10 students at Sunnyside's Harrison Middle School, half of them seventh graders, earned 4.0 grade point averages for the first quarter of the 2007-08 academic year.
Sierra Vista students earn top honor
Close to two dozen Sierra Vista Middle School students earned a 4.0 GPA for the first quarter of the 2007-08 year, a majority of whom were sixth graders.
Oregon woman finds faith, comfort in Jesus
PROSSER - Retired school counselor Betty Beckwith of Clackamas, Ore. jokes that she raised her kids, then went back to school to learn about children.
Temporary grandstands at Clem Senn Field in Sunnyside here to stay for awhile
The temporary home grandstands set up at Sunnyside High School's Clem Senn Field are here to stay for at least the next two years.
Monday, November 12
Lady Knights make history by snaring school's first ever State volleyball tourney trophy
YAKIMA - The trophy case at Sunnyside Christian High School is filled to the brim with State basketball tournament trophies. They'll have to be bunched a bit tighter together to make room for the school's first ever State volleyball tourney trophy, snagged last Friday by second year Coach Tammy Bangs and her Lady Knights.
Mabton addressing budget shortfalls
MABTON - Mabton City Council members spent last Friday night pouring over a draft of the 2008 municipal budget, trying to eliminate or reduce expenditures to make up for the fact that projected revenues fall short by about $200,000.
Local merchant fuming over police delays
Says police bungled case involving $30,000 in burglary and embezzlement
Says police bungled case involving $30,000 in burglary and embezzlement
Lady Greyhounds fourth at 2A State tourney
KENNEWICK - The Grandview High School volleyball team's win at the 2A State tourney last Friday was a battle worthy of a championship match.
Friday, November 9
Lady Knights still alive at State
YAKIMA - Washington's top ranked 1B Tekoa-Oakesdale Nighthawks dispatched the Sunnyside Christian girls volleyball team in the opening round of the State tournament yesterday, but the Lady Knights kept their trophy hopes alive by defeating the Crescent Loggers.
Radio station proposed for Sunnyside
In the next few months Sunnyside may be home to a new radio station, as the Northwest Tejano Music Association last month filed an application for air space with the FCC.
Gehlen still leading Prilucik in race for council seat
Little to no changes are evident in the latest update of this past Tuesday's election results.
Top ranked Greyhounds lose at State
KENNEWICK - The Toyota Center here is used for ice hockey games, and an ice cold run yesterday cost the Grandview High School volleyball team a shot at the 2A State title.
Kolvane scores big with special project CD
Kolvane is a musician/artist from Portland, Ore. who founded the Rose City Kings in 2002. In four years his band has released three albums and has toured with Chicago Blues legend Jody Williams.
Honeyford, Newhouse, Chandler discuss impending legislative session
Senator Jim Honeyford and Representatives Dan Newhouse and Bruce Chandler were the featured guest speakers at a Republican Club meeting held this morning (Friday) at the Sunny Spot cafe. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the 2008 legislative session.
Author speaks for those in need of rescuing at annual Life Options fundraiser in Sunnyside
Abandoned at age three and consigned to an orphanage near Chicago, Ill. for 14 years, Rob Mitchell knows how it feels to be cast aside.
'Terra Northwest' provides insightful information about Washington state
For history buffs or those interested in finding out more about the state of Washington, Terra Northwest: Interpreting People and Place can provide a good beginning.
Sunnyside hospital proactive with infection control
Long before the MRSA (pronounced MUR-suh) infection was making headlines around the country, Sunnyside Community Hospital was already working hard on infection control and patient and employee safety.
Thursday, November 8
Miller family turns tragedy into hope
A 30-year-old mother of one gains new life with a new kidney and pancreas.
Paintball wars the newest challenge for local thrill seeker
Dr. Tim Thompson, a practicing chiropractor in Sunnyside, is no stranger to pushing his body to the limit.
WSU Extension hires tree fruit agent
YAKIMA - Dr. James Olmstead's message to tree fruit growers is celebrate diversity.
Wednesday, November 7
Sunnyside mayor losing race to political newcomer Gehlen
Sunnyside voters ushered out the last remnants of the old guard yesterday, as political newcomer Thomas Gehlen has apparently defeated long-time Councilman Ed Prilucik.
Bank breaks ground for new building in Sunnyside
Sunnyside's Columbia River Bank broke ground for its new building Tuesday evening.
WORDS FROM WASHINGTON
East Coast lawmakers attempting a 23-million acre land grab in Pacific Northwest
East Coast lawmakers attempting a 23-million acre land grab in Pacific Northwest
Grandview teen arrested for bringing gun to school
GRANDVIEW - A Grandview teenager was arrested yesterday after bringing a gun to Compass High School.
Rate hikes for water, sewer on horizon in Sunnyside
The Sunnyside City Council heard from the city's public works, police and fire departments at a 2008 budget meeting held last night, and were told the city planned on raising water rates by 6 percent and sewer rates by 15 percent.
GUEST EDITORIAL
We must protect older women against cervical cancer
We must protect older women against cervical cancer
Tuesday, November 6
Donations of books helping Sunnyside children learn to read
Because of the generosity of local community residents, the book drop-off box in front of the Daily Sun News office often is filled to capacity.
'Pay' raises OK'd for Grandview mayor, council members
GRANDVIEW - After an hour of deliberation, the Grandview City Council voted itself a raise for the first time in 10 years.
City budget cuts imminent
Sunnyside Council considering elimination of some staff positions
Sunnyside Council considering elimination of some staff positions
Monday, November 5
Murderous aftermath...Sunnyside family regroups after slaying takes life of mother of six
Veronica Ayala, the young mother of six children, was on the right path to getting her life back in order when she was murdered this past July. Now, her mother, Diane Cantu of Sunnyside, finds herself caring for Ayala's children, ages 7 to 2, while still coming to grips with the fact that her daughter's alleged killer, Eric Flores, is still on the loose.
Messmore, Rogers wrap up season at 3A State meet
PASCO - Sunnyside's Brittany Messmore and Jacob Rogers put the finishing touches on the Grizzlies' 2007 cross-country season at this past Saturday's 3A State meet, staged at Pasco's Sun Willows Golf Course.
Lady Pirates end season at Districts
GOLDENDALE - Bickleton competed against Sunnyside Christian High School and Trout Lake-Glenwood this past Saturday at District volleyball competition in Goldendale.
Lady Griz fall to Regional champs
SPOKANE - After two 3-0 losses to the Hanford Falcons on Sept. 11 and Oct. 11, Sunnyside finally got a game off the Falcons but lost 3-1 in a Regional first-round match in Spokane this past Saturday.
Grizzlies close out season with win against Rogers Pirates
Thanks to their defensive efforts, the Grizzlies' football team overcame a slow start and pulled away for a 35-13 win against the Rogers Pirates this past Friday.
Friday, November 2
Sunnyside woman seeks legislation that would mandate all schools better manage children with allergies
A family member's life threatening food allergy is motivating Theresa Hancock to push for legislation establishing a statewide policy to manage the risk of allergy and anaphylaxis in schools.
Vikings wrap up winless campaign
MABTON - The Mabton High School football team couldn't overcome first quarter heartbreak in a 40-6 home loss last night, Thursday, to Cle Elum.
Grandview ends season with loss to playoff bound Huskies
OTHELLO - State-playoff bound Othello showed why it's headed to the 2A football big dance in a 49-0 win over Grandview High School last night.
Thursday, November 1
Rotarians taste Austria through foreign exchange student
In the hit movie Dumb and Dumber, Jim Carey's character asks a beautiful young lady where she's from. Her answer, Austria.
George, Sanchez earn CWAC all-league honors
GRANDVIEW - Two players from the Grandview High School girls soccer team have been afforded CWAC all-league honors for the 2007 season.
Internationally acclaimed speaker will challenge local residents this weekend
Transformation Sunnyside will host international speaker and author Ed Silvoso of Market Place Ministries this coming Saturday and Sunday at two venues. Both presentations are open to the public.