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Folk singer at Masquers Theater

Hank Cramer in concert on Jan. 30 in Soap Lake.

National-touring folksinger Hank Cramer will perform in concert at The Masquers Theater in Soap Lake on Saturday, Jan. 30. The show is part of Cramer’s two-month Backroads and Byways Tour, bringing mid-winter concerts to small towns east of the mountains. Cramer, who lives in Winthrop, has released 19 CDs and recorded four movie soundtracks. He [...]

January 29th, 2010 | Posted in Regional | Read More »

Race to the Top and principals in charge can improve schools

By Liv Finne Washington state has been handed an opportunity for improving our schools. President Obama is offering $4.35 billion to states in Race to the Top funding to achieve school reform and Washington’s share could be up to $250 million. In order to receive this funding, though, the President is requiring Washington’s legislature to [...]

January 29th, 2010 | Posted in Opinion | Read More »

Othello Senior Center menus, Jan. 28

potroast

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, Jan. 28: Pot roast Friday, Jan. 29: Sloppy Joes Tuesday, Feb. 2: Pulled pork sandwich Wednesday, Feb. 3: Beef Stroganoff Thursday, Feb. 4: Chicken fried [...]

January 29th, 2010 | Posted in Senior Center Menus | Read More »

Othello School District menus, Jan. 28

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This week’s breakfast Thursday, Jan. 28: Breakfast bread, cereal, milk, juice Friday, Jan. 29: Breakfast burrito, cereal, milk, juice Next week’s breakfast Monday, Feb. 1: Waffles, cereal, milk, juice Tuesday, Feb. 2: Breakfast pizza, cereal, milk, juice Wednesday, Feb. 3: Ham, cheese and egg tornado, cereal, milk, juice Thursday, Feb. 4: Breakfast sticks, cereal, milk, [...]

January 29th, 2010 | Posted in Othello School District Menus | Read More »

Community Schools Upcoming Classes, Jan. 28

Scroll sawing Learn correct cutting procedures and basic techniques of scroll sawing. You will complete several projects. All materials provided. Participants need to bring their own saw that uses five inch plain end blades. Advanced registration required. Call Chuck at 488-6254 for more information on class, saws, etc. Instructor: Chuck Helman Day-date-time: Thursdays, Jan. 7 [...]

January 29th, 2010 | Posted in Community Bulletin Board | Read More »

Nazarene news, Jan. 28

The Othello Church of the Nazarene congregation is joining Nazarene churches around the world Jan. 31 by giving our entire offering to Haiti relief. Working through Nazarene Compassionate Ministries, this money will provide immediate food, water and medical supplies to the devastated island nation. Dozens of Nazarene churches have been damaged or destroyed, as well [...]

January 29th, 2010 | Posted in Community Bulletin Board | Read More »

Huskies drop two, post season nears

Parker Davis leads Othello’s offense to a 15-12 first-quarter lead against Selah on Jan. 22.  Othello would end the third period down by one at 37-38 only to be outscored 29-8 in the fourth period in a 19-point loss.Photo by Eric LaFontaine.

By Eric LaFontaine Staff writer The Huskie boys basketball team dropped two more games over the weekend; the first to visiting Selah on Friday and the second on the road Saturday in Prosser. The two losses dropped Othello’s record to 3-7 in CWAC play. A large part of the team woes in all seven losses [...]

January 29th, 2010 | Posted in Basketball | Read More »

Coaches for Cancer fundraiser during weekend basketball games

The Othello boys and girls basketball teams will be wear “Coaches for Cancer” warm-up shirts during their next two outings Friday, Jan. 28, and and Saturday, Jan. 29. A donation basket will be placed at the entry of the Taggares Gymnasium and passed around the bleachers collecting money for the cause. Share on Facebook

January 29th, 2010 | Posted in Basketball | Read More »

Mat men and women return from Dream Duals in Spokane, host Selah for CWAC title Friday

Amando DeLeon, left, faces off with Deer Park’s Dylan Miller during Saturday’s Dream Duals at East Valley High School in Spokane.  DeLeon won 10-4, but Othello lost to Deer Park 27-31. Photos by Bob Barrett.

By Bob Kirkpatrick Editor The Huskie wrestlers took to the road to compete in the Dream Duals in Spokane Saturday. And although they didn’t come away with many victories, coach Ruben Martinez said the team gained some much needed experience “We always attend the Dreams with the expectation of wrestling some tough matches and putting [...]

January 29th, 2010 | Posted in Wrestling | Read More »

Othello defeats Selah, loses to No. 9 Prosser

Othello guard Lindsay Garza snags a loose ball and pushes the ball up court against the Selah Vikings last Friday at Taggares Gym. Garza scored eight points in the Huskies 64-44 victory. Photos by Eric LaFontaine.

By Eric LaFontaine Staff writer As the post season nears, the Othello girls’ varsity basketball team will need to win a few ball games down the stretch to make the playoffs. Following a 20-point victory Friday night against the visiting Selah Vikings and riding a two-game winning streak, the Huskies traveled to Prosser Saturday to [...]

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Othello Outlook introduces video on website

Welcome to the 21st Century Othello! The Othello Outlook will begin streaming local video of the Othello community on their website, www.othellooutlook.com. The Outlook will begin shooting video of high school sports and various community events. The Othello community can also upload video into YouTube to share their video with family, friends and Othello community [...]

January 29th, 2010 | Posted in Community | Read More »

Nazarene workshop

The Othello Church of the Nazarene is hosting a day of Women’s Winter Workshops on Saturday, Jan. 30. Sessions begin at 8:30 a.m. The last session ends at 3:45 p.m. No child care will be provided. For more information, please call Stella Besherse or Kathy Luhn at 488-5896. Share on Facebook

January 28th, 2010 | Posted in Community Bulletin Board | Read More »

Annual 4-H super day

The annual Grant and Adams County Extension 4-H Super Saturday and Equine Science Day takes place Saturday, Jan. 30, at Frontier Middle School in Moses Lake. This is an educational program offered free to interested youth and adults. The 50-minute workshops cover topics from photography to robotics. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. Workshops run from [...]

January 28th, 2010 | Posted in Adams County | Read More »

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