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Fairgrounds almost ready for crowds

A team of workers tries to get all the improvements at the Adams County Fairgrounds done before fair time. Photos by Briana Alzola.

By Briana Alzola Staff writer As fair time gets closer, workers and county engineer Bill Johns are racing to complete the improvement projects currently transforming the Adams County Fairgrounds. The county commissioners took a look around during their meeting Aug. 25. New sidewalks were poured between the animal barns, creating a better pathway for people [...]

September 9th, 2010 | Posted in Featured | Read More »

Local businesswoman prepares houses for sale

Kimberlie Coreson, left, talks to Louise Oord during an open house of a home she is  selling with Othello Reality Group. Coreson also decorated the home in preparation of the sale as a part of her own company, The Kimberlie Effect. Photo by Briana Alzola.

By Briana Alzola Staff writer Othello’s newest real estate agent, Kimberlie Coreson, is good at dressing up her wares. Coreson, an employee of the Othello Realty Group, also operates The Kimberlie Effect, through which she stages the houses being prepared for sale. This includes renting furniture and decorating the bare rooms so it is easier [...]

September 9th, 2010 | Posted in Featured | Read More »

American Fiesta Amistad donates to Old Hotel

Emiliano Martinez, left and Sean Bates, far right present Sally Laufer, manager of the Old Hotel Art Gallery with a $200 donation. The money was collected from attendees at the American Fiesta  Amistad celebration Aug. 13. Photo by Bob Kirkpatrick.

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September 9th, 2010 | Posted in Featured | Read More »

Bidding a fond farewell to good friends

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By LuAnn Morgan Contributing writer Great stories, food and laughter were shared by all who attended a farewell luncheon by the quilt group Barbara Brandt has been a part of for 24 years. The event took place Wednesday, Aug. 25, at the Pilgrim Lutheran Church. Brandt, who has lived in Othello since 1956, and her [...]

September 8th, 2010 | Posted in Featured | Read More »

CBHA honors two employees

David Hofheins, D.O., was named CBHA’s Provider of the Year. Photo by Imageworks.

By Briana Alzola Staff writer Two star employees at the Columbia Basin Health Association received a little extra attention recently were they were named the Provider and Supervisor of the Year. “I was dumbfounded and shocked,” Supervisor of the Year Luis Rodriguez said. “It is a great honor. It made my week. I am still [...]

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Bike rodeo sponsored by CBHA

Police Explorer Denise Vargas and OPD Officer Chrystal Treasure were on call at the Car Seat and Bicycle Awareness Day last Saturday. Photo by Eric LaFontaine.

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