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This just in: The hunt is on for cute shoes

Saige Casady

Several years ago, as I was attempting to rebrand The Outlook, I came up with a catchy new slogan: The Othello Outlook … read it here third. I thought it was hilarious. Unfortunately, nobody else agreed. At the time, we faced two local competitors. A free weekly newspaper mailed a day before ours and a [...]

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

Diabetes Support Group

This setting gives you the opportunity to ask questions and participate in discussion with other community members touched by diabetes. The discussion will be facilitated by a CHER Certified Diabetes Educator. The event runs July 6, from 6 p.m. until 7:30 p.m.,  at the Deaconess Health and Education Center, 910 W. Fifth Ave. It is [...]

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Prepared Childbirth classes

Prepared Childbirth is four hours of education offered for two consecutive weeks or on one Saturday to best fit your schedule. The class covers stages of labor, overview of pain management techniques, cesarean birth and post-delivery care. You are encouraged to bring a support partner, at no extra cost. When ready to register, only register [...]

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4th Annual Volunteer Firefighters Fundraiser

During the fundraiser July 3 at White Heron Cellars in Quincy, Standing Room Only will return with their eminently danceable mix of country and blues. Visit www.myspace.com/srodrummer for more information on the band. There will also be food available for purchase at 6 p.m. The $10 entry fee will go to the firefighters. Share on [...]

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Eve of Destruction with Mr. Dizzy

Join us at the Ephrata Raceway Park July 3 for the Eve of Destruction with “Mr. Dizzy,” Flaming Stack and Flaming Auto Dominoes. Street Stocks, Super Stocks, Youth Hornets and Wingless 360 Sprints will be featured as well. There will also be a fireworks extravaganza. Contact Rita Witte at ephrataracewaypark@gmail.com or (509)398-7110 with questions. Share [...]

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$4 million allocated for Othello street improvements

Lynette Caruthers, president of the beautification committee, urges the city council to approve funds for the Main Street Improvement Project during a meeting June 14. Photo by Briana Alzola.

By Briana Alzola Staff writer Community members attending the city council meeting June 14 applauded emphatically when council approved the allocation of $4.4 million for the Main Street Improvement Project. The seven-figure price-tag, however, covers construction costs only. Additional fees and expenses raise the estimated real cost of the project to $5,105,082. MRM Construction Inc., [...]

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Othello Rotary installs new officers

If you had 3D glasses on, you would have seen the gavel that outgoing president Nathan Beus handed new president Don Gentry at the Othello Rotary Installation dinner Thursday, June 17, at the Othello Golf and Clubhouse. Unfortunately, no one in attendance had them on either. Photo by Eric LaFontaine.

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Christmas cantata needs singers

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By Briana Alzola Staff writer Othello may be without a Christmas Cantata for the first time in 31 years. Bob Reichert, who has directed the group in the past, said this will not be part of the Othello Choral Society’s activities this year unless more people get involved. “Participation has been down the last couple [...]

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Othello Soccer League, June 24

W L T Pts. Colima (Quincy) 12 0 0 36 Tenencia (Mattawa) 11 0 1 34 Allred Bros. (Royal) 11 1 0 33 Cowayana (Mattawa) 8 0 4 28 El Jazmin (Othello) 9 2 1 28 Issacariaga (Mattawa) 8 2 2 26 Juventus (Othello) 8 3 1 25 Leon (Othello) 7 4 1 22 Moses [...]

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Boys CB United Navy U11 captures first tournament

CB United 99 Navy Boys U11 captured the Three Rivers Summer Kickoff Tournament held June 12 and 13. Pictured in back row from left are AJ Pruneda, Bernie Garza Jr., Michael Rojas, Eli Lopez, Carlos Murillo, Sergio Mondragon and coach Bernie Garza. Front row from left are Christian Alfaro, Tyrell Garza, Elias Garcia, Frankie Ramos and Adrian Ruiz Jr. Not pictured are Jose Chairez and Jonathan Gutierrez.

Pictured in back row from left are AJ Pruneda, Bernie Garza Jr., Michael Rojas, Eli Lopez, Carlos Murillo, Sergio Mondragon and coach Bernie Garza. Front row from left are Christian Alfaro, Tyrell Garza, Elias Garcia, Frankie Ramos and Adrian Ruiz Jr. Not pictured are Jose Chairez and Jonathan Gutierrez. Share on Facebook

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How to keep children’s minds sharp during summer

School may be out for summer, but that doesn’t mean your children should take a vacation from using their brains. Kids need to keep their minds sharp or risk what is known as summer learning loss — the erosion of academic skills gained during the school year. According to several studies, children lose the equivalent [...]

June 29th, 2010 | Posted in Schools | Read More »

Outlook Sheriff’s report, June 24

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Adams County Sheriffs Office Saturday, June 19 10:18 a.m., An Othello man called and said he and his father have been receiving threatening calls from a former employee. He said he fears for his and his family’s safety. 11:33 a.m., A person backing out of a parking stall in the southeast parking area at the [...]

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Fish report from MarDon, June 24

Eleven-year-old Andric Gomez, of Othello, celebrated the end of the school year by going bass fishing.  Andric landed his quality smallmouth near the MarDon gas dock.  Mr. Gomez said Andric missed a much larger smallmouth. Photo by Mike Meeseberg.

By Annie Meseberg Contributing writer We have been experiencing continued walleye action.  The big hens are showing in their post spawn feeding frenzy. Crab Creek and Lind Coulee have been the best areas for active walleye. The cooler inconsistent weather has made the bass fishing tough; however, smallmouth action continues great with some big post [...]

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