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LEADING THE WAY A good start for over 850 local kids

TOM and NANCI WHITTLE

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EVERY SILVER LINING HAS A CLOUD

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y mother was an artist. The clouds were a tool she used to bring artistic vision to my life. My earliest childhood memories include watching the clouds and making up stories about what I saw in them.

The composition in the clouds becoming a kaleidoscope of childhood imagination. Life in visual essentials – light, dark, balance, tone, and movement.

These outings with nature taught me lessons about life and viewpoint on what we can control and what we can not.

For example we can all take a lesson from the weather. It pays no attention to criticism. And the flowers. Who can deny the lesson learned from the flowers to simply bloom where you are planted, pushing through the dirt that comes with it.

We learn love is like wildflowers. It is found sometimes in the most unexpected places. And the true desire to fulfill a dream never leaves; it waits patiently like the seasons until you are ready and available to begin. We learn worry is only an imagination that nature knows nothing about.

We learn anger dissipates in the clouds and gratitude congregates in the openness of blue sky. An understanding of it only understood by the things of nature void of

complications of failure and fear. A lesson in the clarity of simplicity and faith. Our life is independent of total understanding and sometimes torn mid-air between what is real and what is dreamed; what is predetermined and what is choice.

As I grew, I continued to explore the sometime taciturn, sometime talkative expression in the sky. As my mother did, I took to making art and my paintings are derived through the fascination and inspiration of viewing the natural process of constant change.

In morning hours we rise with intentions and yet the ever changing movement of the day charts its course, and every story becomes full of vivid color, exuding light and dark, shape and texture, becoming an abstraction of the joys and the complications we live with, every day.

Our day becomes a twenty-four hour gift of opportunity given for us to decide what we will do with it. We are individually responsible for the quality of those 1440 minutes. It’s a choice. We can look for the good in the day, or only see the difficulties in it. We can close our eyes, our minds, and our hearts... or we can look for the silver linings in the clouds. And find them.

- Melea Johnson

VENUE MAGAZINE Published by: Venue Media Group, Inc Publisher: Melea Johnson Layout & Design: Joe LaRosee Sales: Melea Johnson, Sue Tebow, Contributing Photographers: J Keele Photography, Robin L. Green, Roseanna Sales, Michelle Rainey Contributing Writers: Jennifer Charpentier, Lenore Plassman, Jan Thacker

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A visit with Bobbi Jo Harris / Sportsman's Warehouse Manager

by Melea Johnson

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think most would agree it is a great feeling when you know without doubt you are exactly where you want to be. And, when it comes about as if the path was paved smoothly for you to get there, well that is an even better feeling.

Visiting with Bobbi Jo Harris, I listened to her tell the story of how she and her family moved from their home town of Puyallup to Moses Lake. She exuded enthusiastic gratitude of how a dream simply came true.

It seems she and her husband, James, had been talking for some time about moving to the east side, somewhere between Ellensburg and Moses Lake, but hadn't really been able to pull the plug because of the idea of being away from close family on the west side. However, with over ninety percent of their weekends spent traveling three hours from Puyallup to come to the area they loved to hunt and fish, they both questioned why they didn't just move here?

Hunting waterfowl and fishing is a huge part of their world. In Puyallup both Bobbi Jo and James, who drives for AmeriGas, were volunteers with Ducks Unlimited, Bobbi Jo being a lead of that Chapter. At a banquet last fall, while setting up for the event, the store manager of the Sportsman's Warehouse in Puyallup was talking with his hunting manager asking if he knew anyone who would be interested in the manager position for the new Moses Lake store?

Bobbi Jo overheard the name... Moses Lake, and with her attention piqued, she asked what they were talking about? It was ironic because only two days before the banquet Bobbi Jo and James had just announced to their west side family they had decided to make the move to Moses Lake....within two years.

But plan as they may, the future had a plan of its own.

Bobbi Jo applied for the position, and was hired within two weeks. With her outdoor knowledge and strength of leadership demonstrated with Ducks Unlimited, she was determined to be a perfect fit. That was November. They moved in January and opened the Moses Lake Sportsman's Warehouse store in February. They knew without any doubt it was meant to be.

And, it is going well. With a staff of forty-eight employees, Bobbi Jo continues to bring her managerial

skills to create a comfortable, confident team environment.

The atmosphere established is an open line of communication with the employees. Her door is always open and her desk is facing the door so she is available at all times. Office manager, Kar Vanerstrom-Leal, keeps a candy jar overflowing for the little visits from employees they get each day. Each employee knows they are invited to stop in...anytime. One of the customer service team members, Manuel, describes it like being in a big family. Every employee is an important part of the family.

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“With her outdoor knowledge and strength of leadership demonstrated with Ducks Unlimited, she was determined to be a perfect fit.” in our own backyard. James and Bobbi Jo Harris discovered this years ago, and now they call it home.

Not only are they on the side of the state they love, they found a home that is only a short walk to the lake for fishing. This is ideal for their six year old son and two year old daughter who started fishing from the day they were born, sporting diapers, in a front pack, with life jacket on.

Evenings are shared together as a family with fishing poles and smiles. A dream realized before they thought possible.

“Being able to do what we love and help other sportsmen/ women/kids to enjoy our region as much as we do is nothing short of amazing. We are just excited to be here”, expresses Bobbi Jo. I think the whole community is glad they are, too. Welcome home.

Bobbi Jo fishing with son and daughter.

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Students at CBTECH turn a business idea into a reality

By Jennifer Charpentier

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t began with a good idea. “Let’s start a store. Let’s see what the students can do with it.”

Pallets & Pipes, a boutique clothing store located in the Columbia Basin Technical Skills Center, opened its doors to the public in late March as part of an idea born out of a desire to bring real-life experience to the students participating in the entrepreneurship course at CBTECH. The beautifully merchandised and appointed store showcases high-quality, gently used clothing, jewelry, home décor and electronics donated by the community, with all profits from sales going back into the entrepreneurship program.

Seventeen high school students under the guidance of instructor, Melody Jenson, with the encouragement and support of Christine Armstrong and the entire CBTECH facility, took on this challenge to make Pallets & Pipes a reality and a completely student-run endeavor. However, just having a good idea isn’t enough. The students have learned it takes perspiration applied to inspiration along with community support, encouragement and instruction to bring this kind of project to fruition.

The germination of this idea began during the fall semester when Jenson and Armstrong were discussing ways to help the students in the entrepreneurship class get excited about business and learn, beyond textbook explanation, how to start a business. Jenson recalled the brainstorming session saying, “We thought about starting a little store in the classroom, but Christine came up with the idea that we could build the store in the unused conference room right

next door.” Thus began the processes of taking a utilitarian conference room containing only a long table and some chairs and re-imagining it as an upscale boutique. Coming up with the idea for the name Pallets & Pipes played into the current look Jenson had seen in other successful boutiquestyle stores where bare pipes and almost industrial-looking fixtures offset and contrast with the exclusive, high-end merchandise. The students began roughing out ideas for shelves, racks and lighting, making sketches and taking measurements. Through the entire process, Jenson has kept a photo album memorializing each step of the work. Pallets were donated to the program by Rashco Potato & Farm Supply and Moses Lake Steel Supply gave the students a deep discount on metal piping. The CBTECH students from the Construction and Manufacturing programs helped build the fixtures and Jenson’s students did finish work. Substitute teacher, Brandon Padilla, built a point of sale counter for the store and PHF Stone Fabrication donated a slab of granite for the countertop.

In conjunction with the hands-on work of actually putting together a store-front, the students also had face-to-face meetings and tours with several businesses in the Moses Lake area to receive first-hand accounts of what it takes to start a business. “I took them to the entrepreneurial businesses downtown. The students got to ask business owners from The Red Door Café and Art Garden Pottery how they got started? What was their background?

They shared with the kids the ups and downs they have experienced as small business owners,” Jenson explained.

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Then she took the students to tour an empty retail space and talk with a Realtor about how to find a retail space to start out, about rent and what is involved. They also met with small business loan officers at Washington Trust Bank to learn about the process of applying for small business loans and the importance of making a business plan.

“I thought the field trip to the Red Door was very interesting,” said Othello senior, Deanna Vasquez, “because she told us how she got started in her business and that it hasn’t been easy, but she kept at it and now has her own café.” Vasquez is one of the students who travel from Othello to CBTECH every day. She encourages other students and the community to “give CBTECH a chance”, see what an amazing school it is and what practical knowledge can be gained from attending. Vasquez hopes to open her own café one day and finds the hands-on experience at Pallets & Pipes invaluable.

“It’s a student store and all the students are learning what it takes to run a business,” explained Ulises Neponoceno, a senior at CBTECH. He continues, “The most important part of this process was the start-up and how are we going to get the funds. We decided we would start with donations, so everything we have to sell came from donations.”

Neponoceno has a clear vision for his future business endeavors, plans to attend college, pursue a marketing degree and introduce his own social media mobile app by the year 2021. He says he decided to take the entrepreneur class to get some “experience and education, to get ahead of my competition” but now realizes starting a business

involves so much more than what he initially thought.

“I’ve learned it is going to take a lot of teamwork and communication skills.”

Teamwork has been a critical part of this student- run venture, and the kids have learned it is that way in the “real world” too when they had the opportunity to attend a meeting of the Young Professionals of the Columbia Basin. They got to watch business owners come together, network and discuss community issues. Jenson expressed her appreciation to the YPCB for their kind attention to the students after the meeting and their example of how important it is for local businesses to network and support each other.

Supporting each other through this process, playing to their individual strengths and working together through the difficult tasks has been another facet of taking ownership and Jenson is extremely proud of their efforts. “I have some great kids” she states. “They are flourishing because they are involved, made responsible and given ownership of this project. They have their systems down and I feel confident that they know what they are doing.” Each student has a planner, keeps a journal and a calendar. They each have a personal storage shelf or “office” in the classroom where they keep their planner and work files. They are learning personal organization and each class session starts off with a staff planning meeting for the day’s activities. They are responsible for every facet of the business and each participate in receiving donations, sorting through the items Continued on page 31

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Continued from page 29 to make sure they meet quality standards, inventorying the items, researching the retail value and setting resale prices.

They set up the displays, take turns as a manager, sales associate and cashier. “I enjoy the hands-on experience… it’s a way to learn that doesn’t feel like school, but is instead running a real store,” according to Elizabeth Contreras, a senior at CBTECH. “I love the inventory process. We go through the bags and boxes of donations and it is kind of like Christmas, where you get to unwrap everything and see what is in the box! The community has been so very generous to us.” Contreras went on to say how they appreciate every donation that comes through the door. “It is more than a donation, it is giving us experience and the opportunity to gain more knowledge about what we are selling and why we are pricing it the way that we are.”

Pricing on these gently-used, high quality items has been a challenge for the students and some of the customers as well, Jenson says. When working the sales floor in the store, some of the students have had a few customers comment that the prices are high, but Jenson affirms Pallets & Pipes is selling quality, designer clothing and accessories that are worth a decent asking price. This seems to be another lesson to the students, reinforcing the real struggles of the small-business owner who is challenged to keep customers shopping locally and yet still make a profit.

Without the support of the local business community and generous individuals the students would have not been able to get this project out of the classroom, according to Jenson. She and Armstrong both commented on the students’ humble surprise that so many businesses and individuals have been willing to help out with supplies and donations. “Why would they want to help us?” was one student’s question early in the planning stages of this process. Armstrong’s response to this poignant question, “Because you are students and when people see that you

are motivated, willing to work to turn out a good product and are motivated, people will want to get behind that. They want to see young people succeed with a good idea.”

The students and staff of Pallets & Pipes wish to give special acknowledgment to the following businesses and individuals who have been invaluable in helping them turn their business idea into a reality: PHF Stone Fabrication - Slab of granite for the top of register station Brandon Padilla - construction of the register station Lowes-discounts Rashco - pallets for the construction of the shelving Moses Lake Steel - discounts on the pipes/ threading for the shelves / clothing racks Mike Jenson - construction of the light above the register station Tyler Mallory -2002 MLHS graduate graphic and marketing specialist branded and designed logo Desert Graphics- Bonnie Frost, donated aprons and application of Pallets & Pipes and CBTECH logo The UPS store- design and create professional business cards with store hours Business Interiors - logo stamp / ink pad SignsNow - OPEN Advertisement sandwich board Shopper Bags -Melody Jenson Columbia Basin Herald - article VENUE Magazine – article feature

Pallets & Pipes is located at 900 E. Yonezawa Blvd. in Moses Lake and is open on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8:30 am to 10 am and noon to 1:30 p.m. Starting in May the store will be open the first Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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neighborhood friend I recently met goes to work each day at Seattle Children's Hospital in the cancer unit. Overwhelmed with questions I wanted to ask her about childhood cancer, I learned answers from her that surprised me. I learned how incredibly strong little children can be and how devoted whole families are to the reality that their world has completely changed because of four words spoken they never wanted to hear. “Your child has cancer.�

From that moment, the whole family fights... together.

Photographer Robin Green and I were honored to meet a few of these brave families on April 19, as we were invited to attend an event at Seattle Children's Hospital called the St. Baldrick's Foundation Shave for the Brave, in which caregivers, family members and friends volunteered to have their heads shaved in support of the children in cancer treatment that causes them to lose their hair. What we experienced was a truly powerful and moving showing of love.

Robin and I will introduce you to these courageous families in the upcoming 2017 FACES of CANCER. ~Melea Johnson

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Photography by Robin L. Green

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LEADING THE WAY

A good start for over 850 local kids

TOM and NANCI WHITTLE

By Melea Johnson

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had a recent conversation with a friend that took us to memories of our very first job. She spoke fondly of her first experience in the workforce.

My first encounter with employment did not go so well. I had been hired by a travel agency in downtown Seattle. I was told I did not need experience as I would be trained. My first day, I was instructed to go to the back resource room and sort out hundreds of travel brochures and create some form of organization.

Sounded doable and quite enjoyable as the brochures were intriguing with photos of destinations all over the world that I hoped to someday visit. Then, it happened. The phone rang in the main room where the “agents” were stationed and I was asked to jump in and take a call. I was terrified. After the call, I was reprimanded for ineffective handling of the customer. Lunch time came, I left and never went back.

Everyone starts somewhere. A first job as a teenager can be daunting, for sure. On the other hand, in the right situation, it can lay a foundation of work ethics that will be carried on throughout one's life. So much depends on the heart of the employer and the ways of their leadership.

Tom and Nanci Whittle owned a Dairy Queen in the Yakima Valley before moving to Moses Lake to open our local Dairy Queen in June of

1984. A fortunate happening for our community, to say the least. In fact, they are recognized in conversation after conversation in a way that sets them apart as not only successful business owners, but more importantly, caring, approachable, and trusted employers of over 850 of our local high school kids (over the years), experiencing their very first job. Hard to comprehend.

Eight-hundred and fifty teenagers! All different. Many with a lot to juggle, between grades, sports, music, family, friends, and now being introduced as a part of a fully-functioning team in a successful business.

A common thread is found in past employee stories when they tell about their very first job experience working at Dairy Queen in Moses Lake. A genuine respect and admiration for Tom and Nanci’s leadership and the line of communication they develop with their employees to keep the business running in ship shape. Nothing is left to question.

Training is handled with clarity and teamwork. They are very clear on what needs to be done in a day. And, best of all, they roll up their sleeves and work right beside their employees. They share the concept that leadership is not a position or a title, it is action and example. A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way.

Tom and Nanci do just that.

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Back Row Left to Right---Kevin Hake, Hunter Hake, Amy Raymond, Anita Inks, Rob Inks, Addileigh Klueber, Jana Klueber-Lowers, Tom Whittle, Nancy Whittle, Cameron Whittle, Shawnty Burgess, Amanda Carpenter, Kendra Heath, Holly Sutton, Morgan Stevens, David Peralez.

Front Row Left to Right---Jenny Nighswonger, Heath Justesen, Stacy Hansen, Chera Anderson, Haleigh Klueber, Emmaleigh Klueber, Carly Burgess, Erica Rodriguez, Sierra Perales, Victoria Martinez, Yesenia Hernandez.

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Live so that when past employees think of f

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orking with young people has always been a joy.

We know that we have these kids for just a short time but it’s hard not to get attached to them in some way. Teaching the soft skills of life such as people skills, communication, time management and the value of a dollar, will help our young employees in their future endeavors. The greatest satisfaction is when years later we see or hear that those young employees have grown up to be successful in the career of their choice. We hope we had an impact on their life.” ~Tom and Nanci Whittle “

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y time at Dairy Queen will always hold a special place in my heart. Some of my fondest high school memories were working for Tom and Nanci as a member of the “DQ Crew!” Their generosity, leadership, strong morals, values, and support, carried me through high school, into college, and life.

I truly believe the skill-sets I have today were developed because of my experiences at Dairy Queen.

I learned responsibility, multi-tasking, customer service and math skills, what it means to possess a strong work ethic, and most importantly, how to make decisions and work collaboratively on a team.

I thank Tom and Nanci from the bottom of my heart for being my “second parents” so to say. To this day, they are still very much a part of our families’ life. We frequent Dairy Queen often, and I still share stories and fond memories with my children about the “DQ days.” In fact, I tell my daughter, who is 10, that I expect her to carry on mom’s legacy as a member of the “DQ Crew” when she turns 16!”

Jenny Nighswonger Early Childhood Education Coordinator Big Bend Community College “

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airy Queen was my first experience with a real job at the age of 15.

Tom & Nanci Whittle were wonderful bosses who gave kids a chance to prove that they were capable of working hard and making good decisions. They gave opportunities and trust to each of us. This laid the foundation to my current work ethics and determination. They set the bar high when it comes to great bosses. I will forever be grateful for the opportunity to have been a part of the Dairy Queen Family.”

Chera L. Anderson VP, Team Leader Moses Lake Commercial Team Washington Trust Bank - Moses Lake “

fairness and integrity, they think of you.

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om and Nanci were my first official employers. I will never forget having to count change back to Nanci in my interview. They had a way of infusing their desire to have an immaculate and efficiently run restaurant into a team of teenagers, which is a pretty amazing feat. They were very accommodating and supportive towards all of our schedules allowing many of us to be able to continue to work and participate in athletics and other extra curricular activities.

Their commitment to their business and to all of us was and continues to be inspiring.”

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om and Nanci first hired me when I was thirteen. Over the next five years they would teach and re-enforce everything I value today. One must work hard and do the best job they can, respect yourself and others, and family is forever. (family are also those special and few people that are there for you all your life). It took several years in adulthood to realize that Tom and Nanci basically were a second set of parents. They have been present and supportive of almost every major event in my life. The greatest thing I took from Dairy Queen was Tom and Nanci. To them I say thank you for everything you have done and continue to do.”

orking for Tom and Nanci Whittle for five years was a huge blessing in my life. Not only did I gain experience by having a real job but I gained many great friends that I still keep in touch with today. I learned how to handle difficult situations and how to work with difficult people. My leadership skills are what grew the most I think. I became a manager and was in charge of overseeing employees throughout a shift. I faced many different situations at work where I needed to be a leader and make big decisions. With this my patience level grew & so did my compassion towards helping others. I would definitely say working at Dairy Queen helped me in my decision to become an Elementary Education major in college. Tom and Nanci were truly the greatest bosses that I have ever had. I am forever grateful for the love they have showed me in my time at Dairy Queen and even after.”

Kevin Hake Police Officer Moses Lake Police Dept

Emmaleigh Klueber Senior in college majoring in Elementary Education

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very worker has to have a first job and I was fortunate enough to have Dairy Queen be mine.

When looking back as a professional now, I can truly appreciate the opportunity that I was given

by Tom and Nanci Whittle. Each and every youth that has worked for the Whittle’s will no doubt one day look back and be thankful for their first foray into the workforce. Tom and Nanci do so much more than provide our community with great service and ice cream. They have touched so many lives in this community in a positive way. I am thankful for this opportunity to let them know what a positive impact they had on my life. Best job I ever had!”

Jeremy S. Huberdeau Attorney at Law Moses Lake “

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o the mom hiding in the bathroom, because she needs peace for a moment.

To the mom crying after she yelled at her kids and is now feeling guilty.

To the mom trying to fit in her old jeans because she wants to feel good about herself.

To the mom ordering pizza because dinner didn't happen the way she wanted it to.

To the mom who feels alone, in a room by herself or standing in a crowd.

You are enough. You are important. You are worthy.

This phase of life is hard. It's challenging. It's crazy. It will all be worth it.

Those little eyes that look up at you, think you are perfect.

They think you are more than enough.

Those little hands that reach out to hold you, think you are the strongest.

They think you can conquer the world.

Because you are enough.

You are more than enough, Mama.

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SPRING INTO SUMMER at the SOROPTIMIST

Dinner Party SATURDAY JUNE 17TH, 2017 5:00–10:30PM PILLAR ROCK GRILL 1373 RD F.2 NE MOSES LAKE, WA $65/GUEST $1000/EVENT SPONSOR For more information about Soroptimist International Moses Lake and the Dinner Party, visit us at moseslakesoroptimist.org

SPONSORS:

EAT | DRINK | DANCE | GIVE Music by DJ R&B Events Art by Cecilia Rosslee

Tickets on sale now!

moseslakesoroptimist.org or Business Interiors to purchase tickets & tables!

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Big Bend Community College Foundation invites you to the Basin’s 16th Annual premier wine dinner and auction.

Cellarbration!

Education for

May 20, 2017

MENU

Appetizers

Smoked Candied Bacon Jam Tarts Artichoke Heart Cream Cheese Bites Coconut Shrimp with Orange Dipping Sauce Shooter Ryan Patrick, 2015 Redhead Red Milbrandt Vineyards, 2015 Pinot Gris 14 Hands Winery, Brut

Salad Course

Spring Greens and Kale Salad with Heirloom Tomatoes, Onion, Gorgonzola, Bacon Croutons, and Huckleberry Vinaigrette Milbrandt Vineyards, 2016 Rosé

Entrée

Filet Mignon of Beef with Washington Pinot Noir Demi-Glace on Potato Dauphinoise with Haricots Verts Ginko Forest Winery, 2010 Pinot Noir Table Sponsor - Ryan Patrick, 2014 Rock Island Red

Dessert

Strawberry Champagne Torte with Chocolate Dipped Strawberry Milbrandt Vineyards, 2015 Late Harvest Riesling Handmade Box of Dessert Treats

Support Students. Support Scholarships.

Support the Big Bend Community College Foundation.

For more information or to RSVP call 509.793.2006

Painting by Jan Thacker

Exclusive Cellarbration Underwriter

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“ t was really wonderful a few months ago when organizers of the highly-acclaimed and very classy "Cellarbration" dinner/auction in Moses Lake selected one of my paintings to be used for an auction item. The original painting is large and narrow and I found it interesting how they used it - the posters are awesome!

By the way, this event, which benefits Big Bend Community College Foundation and provides scholarships among other things, has raised over $1 million over the years and annual proceeds are sometimes upwards of $90,000. I'm anxious to see what my humble little painting gets when it's auctioned off!� ~Artist Jan Thacker

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Ephrata Chamber of Commerce presents

The 107th Ephrata

Sage-N-Sun

Family Festival June 9th and 10th • Bed Races • Golf Tournament Oasis RV Park & Golf Course

• Pancake Breakfast Methodist Church

• Go Karts • Bouncy House • Story Barn • Food & Craft Vendors • Car and Toy Show • Senior Center Luncheon • Beer Garden Thursday

Chief for the Day Lions Fun Run

Friday

12:00 – 5:00 DJ Music 5:00 – 5:15 Beer Garden Opens 5:00 – 6:45 Love Song 5:15 – 6:30 Bed Races 6:15 - 6:45 DJ Music 6:30 – 6:45 Winners of Bed Race announced!

6:45 – 7:30 April Porter 8:00 – 10:00 Armed and Dangerous STREET DANCE

Saturday

10:00 – 12:00 Drone Demonstrations

11:00 – 12:00 Grand Parade National Anthem, Prayer 12:00 – 1:45 Mary Loffelbein 2:00 – 3:00 Cindy Smith 3:00 - 4:00 Toby Black Cloggers 4:00 – 4:30 Peter from Kenya 4:30 – 6:30 Talent Show 6:30 – 7:00 Judging/Awards 7:00 – 8:00 Cindy Smith 8:00 – 10:00 Lake City Blues STREET DANCE

Sponsors: Heritage Appraisals, Experience Powersports, Signs by Terri, Basin Street Storage, Tommer Construction, Best Western

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A walk through the past...in Grant County’s Historical Museum, situated on 3½ acres, a complex of 38 buildings preserving the historical legacy of Grant County.

Est.1970

The Historical Village comes to life at

LIVING MUSEUM Saturday, June 10 PIONEER DAY Saturday, September 23

Open Saturday May 6 until Sept. 30 Guided tours are provided daily until 4pm Open daily 10am-5pm • Sunday 1pm-4pm CLOSED WEDNESDAY

Museum Gift Shop

h Grant County g HistoriCal MuseuM 742 BASIN NW, EPHRATA • 754-3334 PAID FOR BY GRANT COUNTY TOURISM

2017 Highlighters Art Club of Coulee City Area

10th Annual Western Art Show and Sale Friday, May 26, Saturday, May 27 and Sunday, May 28 10 am to 4 pm 504 West Main Street, Coulee City, WA 99115

painting by Katherine Downing

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The Washington State Gourd Society

presents the fourth annual four days of gourd art classes July 20-23, 2017.

The classes will be held in the Armory at the Kittitas Valley Event Center in Ellensburg, WA. Classes will be available for beginner to expert and will posted on the WSGS web site the latter part of May. There will be half day and full day classes depending on the skill needed for the class.

When classes are posted you will be able to register on line at the web site. Become a member of the WSGS and you will receive advance notice of when the classes will be posted and a discount on any classes taken.

Membership information is available on the WSGS web site http://www.wagourdsociety.org/ membership/membership.htm.

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Sue Tebow

Photo by Roseanna Sales

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One Story At A Time

t's about people, all working their own way, in their own place, in the world of Agri-Culture. There is a comfort in being exposed to farm people.

Follow along as I share their conversations with you. If you listen, you will find that most of these people would trade nothing for the lessons learned – lessons that produce strength of character and solid foundations for generations to come. I hope you enjoy the daily glimpses into the lives of the people as much as I have getting to photograph them.

Sue Tebow 509.760.0503

www.facebook.com/agri.CULTURE

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Sue Tebow

honored in Washington DC S

ue Tebow created a unique Facebook page, agri.CULTURE, to showcase the unique lifestyle of the real people working in agriculture. Tebow, with camera in tow, searches out people who live on ranches and farms, working their own way, in their own place, in the World of agriculture. Being a farmer herself, Tebow knows firsthand the hard work and honest sweat that comes with the culture of this rural lifestyle. At the end of the day she talks about how good it feels to be a part of something bigger than her and how it is her personal mission to share this world she knows so well with others.

The Agriculture Council of America took notice of her project and named Sue Tebow, agri.CULTURE, Moses Lake, Washington, the Charles Eastin Award Recipient for 2017. This award honors an individual who stands out as an advocate for accurate communications between rural and urban audiences. The award was presented personally to Sue at the National Press Club in Washington DC, March 21, 2017. We applaud.

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“This is Mini, the mama cow didn't make it so she was grafted onto another cow. It is my job to help take care of her.”

“We love our lambs. We feed them 5 times a day, they follow us around the yard, and we even bring them in the house to snuggle on the couch.”

“I love playing with the kittens, we have 5 kittens and some of them like me to carry them around and feed them with baby bottles. They like to snuggle, just like a baby.”

“I am trying to tame my chicken. She is an Araucana hen. I keep my chicken at my Grandma’s house. She let’s me play with her.”

“This is my new puppy, I just got him today. He is 5 weeks old. He is a boy and his name is Bolt.

I named him after the Olympic runner who is the fastest man in the world. My puppy is a Bull Terrier and Border Collie. I love my new puppy.”

“My brother, cousin and I share 2 sows. We help with chores and farrowing and the money goes to our savings account.”

You are invited to visit the award-winning Facebook page to become acquainted with the people of agriculture...one story at a time.

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Did you know attorneys are real people, too?

We certainly are.

#lawyersshouldbepeopletoo JMLAWPS.COM

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From the moment you walk into our office to talk about your situation, through the scope of our representation and beyond, we want you to know we are friendly, approachable, and confident.

We are a team of real people who understand your real life situation.

Our job is to get you excellent results.

We take that very seriously.

Grant County's FREE Legal Advice Clinic Friday April 28th – 4 PM to 7 PM 124 3rd Ave SW, Ephrata

Jerry Moberg

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erry Moberg & Associates is proud to announce that we are hosting our first ever "free legal clinic" April 28th. We will provide up to 5 hours of free legal aid to as many deserving people as we can see in one day. We are looking to help out individuals and families who live in Grant County and who have manageable legal problems but lack the finances to obtain legal help. We are committed to give back to this great community that has provided so much to us.

Get FREE legal advice on various legal issues from local licensed volunteer attorneys. Many attorneys will be on hand to answer your legal questions, and provide limited legal representation and advice on various topics, including:

Family Law, Immigration Law / DACA Applications, Landlord/Tenant Law, Criminal Defense, Auto Accidents and Injury Law, Juvenile Law, Contracts, Collections, Elder Law, Court Fines, Probate/Estate Planning.

Call to make an appointment please. 509 221-1824 Drop-ins will also be accepted on a first come, first serve basis.

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Dry Cleaning Alterations

Laundry Pressing Custom Sewing

New Ownership!

Pick Up / Deliveries Moses Lake: We pick and deliver to local businesses in Moses Lake Ephrata: We pickup and deliver to Going Postal, 1105 Basin St SW, Ephrata, (509) 754-1314 Othello: We pickup and deliver to El Jasmin, 531 E Main St, Othello (509) 488-5275

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Let us be your solution for specialized dementia care!

Call 509.764.1900

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Mother’s Day

Buffet

May 14th 9am–3pm Slow Roasted Prime Rib, Ham, Cedar Plank Salmon, Seafood, Breakfast Pastries, Desserts, Pasta, French Toast, Fresh Fruit & More!

Specialty Mimosa & Bloody Mary’s offered all day!

Adults $27.99, Kids $14.99, 5 & under free

Reservations Recommended 910 W. Broadway Avenue, Moses Lake | 509. 765.1611

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Craft Creations A loved Mother's Day idea....

Beautiful bouquet of crocheted flowers.

No water necessary!

216 W 3rd Ave, Moses Lake 509 361-9363

With 22 talented crafters, we have unique hand-made items for everyone.

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Michael’s Market and Bistro is Your

Gift Basket Central

Michaelsmarketandbistro.com

221 W Broadway, Moses Lake, WA 509 765-4177

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Monday – Saturday 7am-9pm • Sunday 8am-8pm 221 W. Broadway • Moses Lake • 509.765.4177 • www.michaelsmarketandbistro.com

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mother’s day may 14: 11am-1opm

prime rib begins at 12pm 930 n. stratford rd • moses lake • 509.766.9000 •

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