Dalton Rotary Club Provides Soldier On With Super Bowl Meal

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DALTON, Mass. — The Dalton Rotary Club provided a meal to residents of Soldier On in Pittsfield on Super Bowl Sunday.
 
Club members prepared and delivered chili, cornbread, wings, chips, and brownies for approximately 60 veterans. 
 
Michelle Pullano, Club president, stated the meal was intended as an expression of gratitude to veterans.
 
"It was just our way of saying thank you to those who have served this country," said Pullano. "We hope others will follow our lead and support this worthy organization."
 
Soldier On, established in 1994, is a non-profit organization that provides housing and support services to veterans. The organization serves veterans across four northeastern states. Veterans who have served at least one day of active duty, without a dishonorable discharge, are eligible for assistance.
 
In Pittsfield, Soldier On provides services to an estimated 250 to 300 veterans annually, including transportation and housing assistance.

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Dalton CRA Tournament Crowns Six Champions

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DALTON, Mass. — The 30th annual CRA Just for Kicks Soccer Tournament delivered an outstanding weekend of youth soccer, featuring exciting competition, dramatic finishes, and an incredible showcase of talent from teams throughout the region.
 
With more than 140 games played over the weekend, the tournament once again demonstrated why it has become a special tradition for youth soccer in the Berkshires and surrounding communities.
 
The weekend featured competitive matchups across eight divisions, with several championship games providing unforgettable moments. Both U14 Dan McMahon Cup championships were decided by penalty shootouts, with the U14 Girls final going all the way to the ninth shooter before a champion was crowned. The U12 Girls Division 1 championship was equally dramatic, as Dalton Blue scored an incredible goal in the final minute to capture the title.
 
The champions and runners-up for the 30th Annual CRA Just for Kicks Soccer Tournament were:
 
U12 Boys Division 1: Champion – Northampton; runner-up – Williamstown
U12 Boys Division 2: Champion – Williamstown; runner-up – Dalton Warriors White
U14 Boys Dan McMahon Cup: Champion – Northampton; runner-up – Pittsfield Soccer Club
U12 Girls Division 1: Champion – Dalton Blue; runner-up – Williamstown
U12 Girls Division 2: Champion – North Adams; runner-up – Pittsfield Soccer Club
U14 Girls Dan McMahon Cup: Champion – Lenox Soccer Club; runner-up – Dalton
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