Recently, as vice-chairman of the Othello Food Bank, I was interviewed by the Tri-City Herald newspaper about our food bank here in Othello. It was part of a Sunday issue on food banks in the Tri-cities, Connell and here. Maybe you read it? A lot of the information I gave the reporter was not included [...]
The junior varsity and girls wrestling teams took home three champion and several individual medals from last week’s meet at Othello High School. Girls Bianca Mendoza was crowned champion of the 103 lb. weight class; Jessica Preciado took third-place. Boys JV Stevie Garza, 171 lbs., and Stephen Villarreal, 189 lbs., earning top honors in their [...]
The Rainbow Ringers of the Othello Christian Church will have their annual Epiphany Handbell Concert Tuesday, Jan. 5, at 7:30 p.m. in the church sanctuary. This two-octave choir, under the direction of Mr. George Roper, will perform a selection of seasonal music. Along with the large ensemble ringing, there will be a handbell trio, a [...]
Othello Senior Center 755 N. Seventh Ave. 488-5700. Lunch is served at noon. Contact the center by 10 a.m. for a reservation. Price is $4. Menus subject to change. Thursday, Dec. 31: Cheeseburger soup and sandwich Friday, Jan. 1: Happy New Year (Closed) Tuesday, Jan. 5: Chicken with dressing Wednesday, Jan. 6: Lasagna Thursday, jan. [...]
Ski bus to Mission Ridge Community Schools is sponsoring a ski bus for six Saturdays in January and February. This includes transportation to and from the ski hill beginning on Jan. 2. Permission and behavior forms must be signed by students and parents. Dates for ski bus: Jan. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 and Feb. 6 [...]
High School Monday, Jan. 4: School back in session Tuesday, Jan. 5: Wrestling hosts Prosser McFarland Monday, Jan. 4: School back in session Wrestling and girls basketball practice starts Hiawatha Monday, Jan. 4: School back in session Scootney Springs Monday, Jan. 4: School back in session Lutacaga Monday, Jan. 4: School back in session Share [...]
Hiawatha Elementary School Kathy Carlton, Hiawatha second grade Kristin Baker, Hiawatha third grade Megan Karlinsey, Hiawatha second grade Bernie Garza, Hiawatha second grade Shawn Ditton, Hiawatha third grade Nicki Sams, Hiawatha third grade Gayle Valdivia, Hiawatha third grade Lutacaga Elementary School Shawna Stuvland, Lutacaga second grade Melissa Rocha, Lutacaga second grade Elisa Valencia, Lutacaga second [...]
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is sponsoring a video contest that challenges filmmakers to produce short, creative videos that highlight the “Three Rs” of individual consumption: reduce, reuse and recycle. The agency is accepting submissions for the contest, called “Our Planet, Our Stuff, Our Choice,” through Feb. 16. Entries should be either 30 or 60 [...]
Easter Seals Washington and the University of Washington Autism Center are presenting a two day Autism Screening and Consultation Forum on Jan. 28 and 29 at the Northwest Autism Center in Spokane. The first day of the forum will include free autism screenings for children and adults who may be on the autism spectrum. Families [...]
Everyone has a list of memories and traditions associated with Christmas. I can’t speak for others, but I’m sure I remember a few things that probably never happened. That’s the thing about traditions: They generally aren’t as deeply rooted as we like to believe. A newspaper story reminds us of how stressful the holidays can [...]
Othello Community Hospital Daniel Robledo Jr. to Daniel Robledo and Tausha Mathews. He weighed 8 lbs. 3 oz. (Nov. 30) Nayeli Figueroa-Penaloza to Alejandro Figueroa and Liliana Penaloza. She weighed 5 lbs. 4 oz. (Nov. 30) Yaritza Figueroa-Penaloza to Alejandro Figueroa and Liliana Penaloza. She weighed 5 lbs. 6 oz. (Nov. 30) Desiree Silva-Jaime to [...]
Ten years ago Dec. 29, 1999 The Adams County Commissioners approved the 2000 budget Monday that exceeds last year’s by about $1.2 million. The bottom line on this year’s budget was $24,791,906, compared to $23,557,449 last year. Several departments were decreased from last year in part due to decreased revenues after the passage of I-695. [...]
by LuAnn Morgan Contributing writer Growing up, my family always had a traditional American Christmas. However, that also included some wonderful pastries baked by my grandmother, who emigrated from Hungary. The traditions from that country are quite unique. Nativity plays are very much an important part of the Hungarian Christmas tradition. Performed by groups of [...]
