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Mud pies and other treasures

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y sister and I grew up as country girls. We had no need for makeup and fingernail polish. We had mud. Forming wet earth into the shape of a mud pie and other amazing things was a theme in our early childhood.

The creations were dried in the sun and kept as treasures.

Our world was endlessly large and full of promise. Each new morning was the beginning of an exciting new day, new experiences, new dreams, and of course, new mud creations.

We learned, however, how temporary our treasures were.

As soon as the rain came, they were gone. But the vision was not. And, we would roll up our sleeves and build whatever it was from the ground again.

I think back on this with a smile. It delightfully reminds me how children have a sense of wonder so indestructible that it is meant to last a lifetime. A clear-eyed vision of

simplicity and tenacity. Children live life as if something magnificent is about to happen.

Later in life, we imagine what is already but not yet.

Our future resides in our thoughts and our hopes and our plans. So, we continue to build to create the life we envision. Only now we know the importance of relying on a rock-solid foundation. Firmly formed with trust, commitment, accountability, and unconditional love. All to protect our treasures.

Still, rains will fall; storms will come; rocks will be thrown. Life is hard. Challenges are part of it. We all experience failures. Grit, faith, and determination are necessary, and lessons learned from the mud become clear. (He who slings it generally loses ground.)

So, we never stop dreaming. The world is still endlessly large and full of promise. Each new morning is still always a new beginning. The clear-eyed vision to build something magnificent is still in our hearts. Even if it is (ever) necessary to roll up our sleeves and build from the ground again.

- Melea Johnson

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A visit with Jim and Sharon Van Woert

by Ben Getz

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years is a long run for any enterprise; a marriage, a career, and especially for a small business. The statistics were not quite as daunting four-decades ago, but they remain fairly consistent that only two out of ten new businesses survive their first year.

With that being said, June 1st, 2019 marked the Thirty-Fifth anniversary of Jim and Sharon Van Woert at the helm of the Olde World Trading Company…and in two locations since 1984. Quite an accomplishment in any book!

In a recent interview with Venue Magazine, the effervescent Sharon Van Woert recalled with fondness their humble beginnings in the downtown Ephrata location. Jim and Sharon transplanted from Oregon and came to the Columbia Basin for Jim’s work with the Soil Conservation Service. Real ‘salt of the earth’ people by nature, the Van Woerts’ settled in and started raising their three children in our community, though Jim had smoldering within him a longstanding desire and dream of owning a retail business.

By chance or design Jim and Sharon had become friends through their love of coin collecting with the owner of an established business, Western Collectors, and an opportunity to buy the business from him became too much to resist. Thus, the Van Woerts’ established their first ‘Olde World’ location setting their business model as eclectic gift shops specializing in unique gifts, jewelry, weapons, and coins; the stores truly must be seen to be appreciated! Often still mistakenly called a “pawn” shop, this is not the case, though they do a trade/loan business with firearms, coins, and jewelry, as well as appraisals of all the above.

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Starting your own business isn’t just a job

IT’S A WAY OF LIFE

photo by Tiffany Sukola

Eric Van Woert, Jim and Sharon Van Woert, Brennan Bean, Aaron Van Woert

In 1993 the Ephrata location was moved across the street to a much better building space to accommodate their growing business, and over the last 25 years as both Olde World shops have flourished Jim and Sharon have become increasingly more adept and well trained in their trade and craft, and they truly enjoy attending dealer and trade shows. Sharon was so fascinated with the gems, precious stones and jewelry aspect of the business she obtained her Gemologist degree to make certain they could provide skilled service as well as protect their interests.

In any business that buys and sells firearms, a close working relationship with local authorities as well as the B.A.T.F. is crucial. Sharon relates they have had almost zero issues over the decades due to their honesty and commitment to do everything by the rules and establishing a trustworthy relationship with law enforcement.

Being based in a small-town region like ours has helped them to get to know many locals, and to see their children grow up and take on roles in the business. Sons Eric and Aaron are mainstays at the Moses Lake counter and both are extremely knowledgeable and helpful in all

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Steampunk / found at Old World Trading in Moses Lake

aspects of the business. The boys have partnered with their parents since the beginning and were joined by Brennan who was added to the staff 13 years ago while still in high school. He has ‘grown up’ in the business and is another valuable asset on the Olde World team.

It is refreshing to note that the Van Woerts’ legacy includes a strong Christian faith that has helped them make friends, serve customers, and has allowed them to change lives as they are ever willing to comfort, pray, or just visit with people they encounter to help them have a better day. Very active in their local church, they have volunteered and served in Nicaragua as well as both of their sons are in training for the ministry.

While running the businesses, supporting their church, and enjoying a growing family leaves

not much in the way of ‘spare’ time, Jim likes to ‘dip a line’ in the water and hopes to be doing more of that. Sharon in her down time enjoys the art of scrapbooking, and together they love gathering and sharing memories in artistic displays.

Now at an interesting crossroad in their lives, looking forward and back, Sharon beams as she recalls all the blessings they have had in the all too quick passing of 35 years in the retail business in our tightknit communities.

The course forward for Jim and Sharon points to changing freedoms and new opportunities to travel and serve as they move through the next few years. The rest of us will be anxious to see what God and the future has in store for the Van Woerts.

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y R r t oad n u o C …take me home.

enjoy ag exhibits, livestock competitions, carnival rides, arts & crafts exhibits, entertainment, great food, and lots of children’s activities!

AUGUST 13TH-17TH 2019

don’t miss our live entertainment lineup:

Austin Jenckes with Cody Beebe • Dime $tore Prophets • Whitney Monge Mutton Bustin’ • Jerimiah Johnston • Edible Bugs – Bugology • Tejano Skyz Farones del Norte • Groupo Sigglo • Lake City Blues • Fastlane • Funaddicts Cover Story • Darnell Scott Band • Mariachi Huenachi • Foolish Fortune

thanks to our 2019 Grant County Fair Sponsors : Just Natural Ingredients

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Austin Jenckes & Cody Beebe Friday, August 16th 8:00pm “

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o hear Jenckes perform is to hear the roots of country music brought into the modern age: all soul and blues and that brand of lyrical honesty and palpable emotion that’s long defined the genre’s most celebrated artists. From the serene send-off “In My Head” to the rearview reflection “Fat Kid,” Jenckes’ best songs are direct dispatches from the never easy but unquestionably rich life he’s lived.

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“Sounds Like: A gnarly, but vulnerable, country-blues singer with the introspective songwriting chops Nashville thankfully continues to reward.”

— ROLLING STONE

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Dimestore Prophets Friday, Aug 16th at 6:00pm

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imestore Prophet’s originals are made up of Ray Glover’s poignant vocal narratives with euphoric guitar placed on the solid crowd moving rhythm platform that John and Eric provide. Dimestore also has a unique approach of breathing new life into old favorites as well as doing justice to the more contemporary selections.

Whitney Monge

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Wednesday, Aug 14th at 7:30pm

hitney Mongé, a former busker who started with seven cover songs and a lot of guts, a woman who writes emotional songs for people who listen to the words, a role model for young brown girls who want to play music, a super smart college dropout, an avid gardener in her neighborhood P-Patch, a weed-smoking collector of vinyl records, a better pool player than you, might just be Seattle’s next big star.”

-Bill Reader, The Seattle Times Aug 5th 2018

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Foolish Fortune

Thursday, Aug 15th at 8:00pm Brian Miller Stage

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oolish Fortune is a local band from Moses Lake comprised of four talented musicians who have been playing music around the Northwest for more than 20 years. David Holloway, lead vocals and acoustic guitar, Scott Okerlund, bass, keyboards, guitar and vocals, Tony Gonzales, lead guitar and Tim Holloway, drums and vocals. Over the years, together or separately, they have performed many diverse styles of music including Tex Mex, Country, Top 40, Heavy Metal, Oldies and even A’ Cappella. Their repertoire of Classic Rock and Top 40 are sure to please even the most diverse of audiences.

Free Beer Nuts

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Thursday, Aug 15th at 6:00pm Brian Miller Stage

group of friends widely talented and educated in many genres of music. They decided that playing GREAT music would compliment their AWESOME beer!

Fastlane

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A celebration of The Eagles

Tuesday, Aug 13th at 7:30pm Brian Miller Stage

Cover Story

Tuesday, Aug 13th at 3 & 6pm Brian Miller Stage

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igh energy mix of RnB, Soul, Classic Rock and current Pop make Cover Story one of the Basin’s favorite party bands. Composed of 6 talented musicians from diverse musical backgrounds

Lake City Blues

Thursday, Aug 15th at 4:00pm Brian Miller Stage

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ormed in 2009, Lake City Blues provides it’s audience with a gritty and powerful selection of blues music ranging from slow soulful ballads to hard driving boogie. Rick Serra, vocals and harmonica, hails from the San Francisco Bay Area. Tom Brimm on bass spent close to 20 years entertaining audiences around the world. Justin Warren on guitar brings incredible energy to the show. Lee Lester on drums is a local favorite providing solid grooves. Travis Steffler on keyboards and vocals has that B3 sound so critical to our style of Blues. We look forward to including you in the festivities. Hey, Hey, The Blues Is Alright.

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Mariachi Huenachi

Saturday, August 17th at 7:00pm

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ariachi Huenachi is nationally recognized Mariachi Music Program, That has been featured nationally on FOX ,ABC, NBC,PBS, Univision, Despierta America,Latina Magazine and on the CBS Evening News.This high school group has earned a reputation as the best high school mariachi in the State of Washington, performing annually at dozens of events and festivals in and out of state such as Seattle Seahawks Games,Seattle Sounders Games, Orcas Island, Washington State Fair, Portland State University, Montana State UniversityNorthern, University of Idaho and been invited multiple times to perform at the State Capitol for Governor Inslee. Mariachi Huenachi was featured on TVW, with their own half-hour documentary special.

Mariachi Huenachi has shared the stage with some of the best Mariachis in the world, Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán, Mariachi Divas de Cindy Shea and Mariachi Sol de México de José Hernández. Mariachi Huenachi has open for artists such as Joan Sebastian,Marco Antonio Solis, Sebastien de la Cruz, Beatriz Adriana,Gloria Trevi and Los Tigres Del Norte.Mariachi Huenachi has had the honor of performing for civil rights leader Dolores Huerta and comedian George Lopez.

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Grupo Sigglo

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Saturday, August 17th at 8:30pm

rupo Sigglo is a Latin band that performs various music genres such as Norteño. Tejano, Tropical, Raggae, as well as Country. Grupo Sigglo is comprised of six talented musicians all from Washington State. The members include two brothers, Erasmo Martinez-lead vocalist/guitarist and Eddie Martinez-harmonist/keyboardist. Integral members completing the band are Jesse Benavides-bassist, Juan Torres-drummer, Ismael Pruneda-saxophonist, and Abel Cantu-percussionist.

Grupo Sigglo was established in the early 1990’s and has since been performing throughout the United States and Mexico.

Their first recorded album, “Mirada Azul” (Blue Gaze) debut in 1992 and topped Latin radio charts for over six months. This hit album lead the band to achieve first place in the Yakima Valley’s Battle of the Bands Competition for three consecutive years.

Grupo Sigglo has performed alongside nationally renowned artists such as Sawyer Brown, The Hager Brothers, Dolly Parton, Pegasso, Intocable, Renacimiento 74, and numerous others. Grupo Sigglo’s goal is to continue being a prominent force in the musical industry while adhering to keeping their music morally pure and wholesome. The band is committed to inspiring fans of all ages to love music and live a fun yet virtuous life.

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xperience live racing action at the Great American Duck Race! Lucky members of the audience are chosen to hold and release one of four Mallard ducks as the starting horn sounds. Ducks race on their water track to the finish line, with prizes awarded to each winner.”

The Great American Duck Race has been featured on the Tonight Show, People Magazine and the Wall Street Journal. You can’t watch a duck race without smiling.

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Tanna Banana Daily at 12:30pm, 4pm and 6pm Milking Parlor

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anna Banana is a natural storyteller with song, dance, puppets and magic! All while incorporating education into her stories. Come experience the joy and wonder that Tanna effortlessly exudes as she captivates kids of all ages with stories of her banana farm back in Louisiana.

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Every day at the fair!

Fables of the West Get ready to ride with the biggest “little� cowboys!

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Get ready to mine gemstones and gold!

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A Magician for all ages!

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Bugology P

acific Animal Productions is renowned for its ability to bring wildlife education to life on a scale never seen before in the Fair industry. From the mind & hand of Karla, Pacific Animal Productions brings design, innovation, class, production & most importantly wildlife education to millions of people across the western United States.

For more than 2 decades fairs has given us unique avenue to reach more people in hopes of furthering our mission of wildlife education and conservation.

We create immersive, interactive walk through exhibits that step you right into the swamps of the Bayou, the canopy of the Rainforests, or even into the classroom with lessons in Bugology 1-0-Fun.

Jeremiah Johnston Daily at the Grant County Fair Caroline Fisher Stage

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ction-packed live entertainment at it’s best! Experience Jeremiah’s innovative juggling mastery through a variety of stunning styles and combination tricks alongside sidesplitting dialogue and hilarious audience interactions. Endless juggling tricks, alluring crystal ball illusions, delicately balanced block stacking, unforgiving machetes, and precarious balance board stunts will have you mystified, tantalized, and on the edge of your seat!

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At the Grant County Fair

Pieced Together: Mural Project

by Shawn Cardwell

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t’s the ideal story of what happens when community leaders get together – they make change, and they involve their community. It happened in 2016 with Freya Liggett, Ciara Shuttleworth and Spencer Biallas, who were at the time, respectfully, Moses Lake Museum Manager, Columbia Basin Allied Arts Executive Director and Grant County Fair Event Coordinator*.

They wanted to make something that lasted and celebrate the history of the region. So, the Pieced Together: Mural Project was created.

The first year, in 2016 at the Grant County Fair, ARTGarden Pottery owner Laura Mayer, now-Moses Lake Museum Artistic Director Erika Kovalenko and nowColumbia Basin Allied Arts Executive Director Shawn Cardwell (also author of this article!) painted murals ranging from 8’x8’ to 8’24’, and fairgoers painted the boarders with whacky colors and patterns. For their efforts,

the team was awarded the coveted Commissioners Award for their participation at the Fair.

Kovalenko and I painted smaller murals the second year, and last year the community did ALL the painting on a 8’x16’ “1909” for the year Grant County was founded.

Themes of murals have included farms, our unique geography and life-giving irrigation, flora, fauna, historic buildings and the County Fair itself.

I talked with Kovalenko about the project, she said, “It is very exciting as an artist to do such a big project and also to get involved with the community, and all three organizations. You get this beautiful chance to meet with kids, and see it go up for years. I feel very fortunate to be a part of it.”

This year, the final phase of the 5-year project will begin.

Kovalenko has been selected to design the final mural, which will be drawn on two 4’x8’ panels, and painted

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by the public at the Grant County Fair. “With this next year, the culmination… is evident what can happen when organizations come together with the community with one goal in mind,” she said. The community-made mural will then be used as inspiration for the final project, which Kovalenko will paint on the water cistern located across from the fairgrounds parking lot. The mural will depict significant ecological and cultural moments in the history of our region, and especially Moses Lake. Celebration of the project will take place around Earth Day 2020.

Something hard to describe makes the Mural Project special, as Kovalenko said, “…for people to view large scale works of art: it changes you in a positive way… and there is something magical that happens when you have a physical addition to the project.”

Funding for this project is being sought by Columbia Basin Allied. Past sponsors include Moses Lake Steel, Dano

Law Firm, Moses Lake Les Schwab Tires, A&H Printers and Lake Bowl. Opportunities for individuals to have their name painted on the cistern for a small contribution is also available. If you or your business would like to be a sponsor and included in the final mural design, please contact Shawn Cardwell at cbaa@bigbend.edu, or call 509-793-2059.

*All who have since left their positions. Liggett is now Curator of History at the Northwest Museum of Art and Culture, Shuttleworth is the Art and ELA Teacher for Soap Lake High School, and Biallas is working at his family’s business A&H Printers.

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he GCAO Shelter Team works hard to provide the best possible care for the displaced pets of Grant County while finding as many forever homes as possible. For our Windermere Community Service Day this year we decided to help them with some much needed upkeep on the building they are working out of. We were able to remove dead trees from the property, organize the food room, and rolled up our sleeves to clean and paint the front entry.

A & A Custom Tarps installed tarps that we purchased to give the furry animals shade during the summer months and Sherwin Williams donated paint for us to give a fresh coat to the front office. Lots of hands make light work. It was a good day.” ~Heather Adkinson

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Northwest Ag Presents the Annual Moses Lake

Demolition Derby August 14th. 2019

Races include lap races, pass and out, and the infamous last car running demo derby grand finale.

The race is on RAIN or SHINE! • • •

Gates Open Noon Time Trials 5pm - 6:30 PM Heat Races 7:30 PM

The Demo Derby has turned into a Moses Lake Phenomenon. The cars are sliding, spinning, rolling, and of course CRASHING. This event is guaranteed to provide hours entertainment for all ages.

All participants are required to register, sign the Demo Derby release form, and pay entrance fees prior to 3:00 PM on AUGUST 14th, 2019.

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2019 Moses Lake Roundup Rodeo Man of the Year

Mike Cobb

by Janene Cobb

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orn in Spokane, the oldest of nine children Mike moved to the Columbia Basin area when he was just 12 years old. His first memory of the August move was a trip to the Moses Lake Roundup Rodeo and Grant County Fair, he recalls sitting in the “brand new” concrete grandstands and watching cowboys and cowgirls compete.

Following that experience, he attended the fair many more times showing 4-H/ FFA swine. Mike can’t remember a year that he hasn’t come to the best fair and rodeo in Central Washington. This and many other experiences led him to participate in many regional rodeos as a bareback riding contestant, however along the way he would eventually hang up his spurs as he married his best friend and high school sweetheart Janene in 1972.

Since those days he has dedicated himself to work and family, with 4 children whom he supported in many activities, including sports,

musical talent, 4-H/FFA and many rodeos of their own. These 4 children have turned into 18 grandchildren and even great-grandchildren.

Mike has worked to build a solid foundation on which to provide for a family and ensure future success.

He started farming with family in 1984 when times were really tough in the agriculture world. He used to say that “many farms were either for sale or for rent” however without any cash funds in hand they turned to work day and night on a custom hay business and saved every penny until they got the chance to rent farmland.

Ever since then he and his family have worked tirelessly to build opportunity in agriculture and to meet the goals of eventually

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the single source solution! owning their own land and cattle. These dreams have since come true and the family farm is built on a solid foundation. In all of this Mike has always said “I farm so I can have my cows” as he and his family have steadily built a productive beef cattle operation based in quality genetics to ensure the product from “farm to fork”.

Giving back to the community and others has always been an important part of Mike’s life and has transcended to the legacy among his children and family. Kindness is the common theme in his demeanor and a standard of conduct that he has passed down to those who know him best. Mike is a good-hearted and generous man who over the years has served as a volunteer firefighter, rode for the Grant County Sheriffs Posse, has spent many years on the producer advisory board for Northwest Farm Credit Services, and for the past 15 years with the Moses Lake Roundup serving as VP and President for several of those years.

Mike, on behalf of your family as our husband, dad, brother, uncle, and grandpa we want to say that our lives are shaped by your goodness, also, that we have known true love and happiness because of your kind example. There are many things you have taught us “to be” in this world simply by your actions that will forever help us reach our ultimate potential. In short to us you have been the “man of the year” every year we have known you. We love you and tip our hats and hearts to the opportunity to share in this public honor at this time mainly because you would be the last one to expect the honor to ever come your way.

Lastly, Mike wishes to thank all those who have supported him with this great award and to tell the cowboys and cowgirls competing to ride straight,, bear down and let er’ buck in the best show on Columbia Basin Dirt!

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ason Dent grew up in Humeston, Iowa as a farm kid. He won the junior division steer riding at Leon, Iowa when he was ten. Then he was off to college for a B.S. in Agribusiness, and all the college rodeos he could get to. He won another buckle in college and one as a professional bull rider.

After managing an equine barn in Bell Buckle, Tennessee for a stint, he went back to Iowa where he managed a feed mill and picked the bull riding up where he left off. He won Rookie of the Year in 2002, while also working, raising and training quarter horses. He continued that pattern until 2010 when he decided to become self-employed. He moved back to his hometown with his wife, and started training his bucking bull that wouldn’t buck (Ole). Ole is registered with the ABBI and carries double-bred Wrangler Rivets bloodlines. As an own son of Little Yellow Jacket (4 time PBR bull of the year), it is simply astonishing how far they have come. Ole weighs 1850 lbs, and is one of a kind!

Jason is a PRCA rodeo clown, and loves entertaining people, telling stories, and sharing Ole with you all!

You may recognize him from your television set…..He spent 110 days on a show called Big Brother in 2017! .

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Saturday night, August 17th

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an Up is a non-profit organization designed to raise awareness of domestic violence and generate funds in local communities for victims and families who have been affected by these issues.

Domestic Violence is an epidemic in our society and is a public health and safety issue. The campaign title is the Man Up Crusade™ and is represented by the color purple and the purple ribbon.

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indy Nealey-Lica is 28 years old, from Bloomington, IL. She began trick riding at the age of 10, and has been performing rodeos, Wild West shows, and dinner theaters over half of her life. She is an accomplished trick rider and roman rider, and rides two flashy buckskin quarter horses. She is a graduate of the University of Illinois with a degree in Environmental Science.

Soon after graduation she was asked to perform stunt work on the film Cowgirls and Angels 2: Dakota’s Summer, a family film with a focus on the trick riding lifestyle. She was a featured trick rider at Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede Dinner Theater in Pigeon Forge, TN, where she performed over 800 shows a year. Lindy began using her talents competitively in 2014, where her roman riding act was named the IPRA Contract Act Showcase Champion. In 2016, Lindy was named the Texas North American Trick Riding Qualifier Champion, which took her to Las Vegas for the North American Championships. Lindy’s finesse and graceful style will make her death defying tricks look effortless atop her hard running horses.

Haley Ganzel is 24 years old, from Collinsville, OK. She began trick riding at the age of 4 after begging her uncle, NFR Contract Act Shawn Brackett, to teach her the trade. A passion for trick riding and the performing lifestyle developed at a young age for Haley when she had the opportunity to travel with the Great American Wild West Show to some of the greatest rodeo venues in the country. She was blessed with the opportunity to work with legendary trick riders at a young age, where she was able to learn and hone her craft. Haley was crowned the 2007 World Champion Trick Rider, competed in the 2016 North American Trick Riding Championships in Las Vegas, and played a role and performed stunt work in the films Cowgirls and Angels, and Cowgirls and Angels 2: Dakota’s Summer. Haley not only trick rides, but also roman rides and works her dancing horse “Crazy Cloud”, where she is proud to display her Cherokee heritage. Haley is always expanding her talents, and constantly keeps the crowd at the edge of their seats. She would like to thank the Cherokee Nation and Cherokee Businesses for their sponsorship and continual support.

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Pink The Columbia Basin Rodeo Association is proud to partner up with the Columbia Basin Cancer Foundation.

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hursday night’s rodeo is dedicated to “Tough Enough to Wear Pink”, a program about increasing awareness of breast cancer. Most PRCA rodeos including the National Finals in Las Vegas dedicate one night to this cause. We’re not Just “cowboys in pink shirts”. The Columbia Basin Rodeo Association committee is taking this program a step further to include a presentation to honor lost loved ones and celebrate those who have won their battle, and to raise money for the Columbia Basin Cancer Foundation.

The release of 200 pink balloons is a tradition and a powerful memorial that brings out emotion

in even the toughest cowboys. We have chosen to support the Columbia Basin Cancer Foundation in our community to help local cancer patients with financial burdens, counseling, support groups, medical advice and many other services. The Moses Lake Round-up rodeo will continue to support Thursday night’s “Tough Enough to were Pink”. We had a record attendance for 2018, so thank you to the Columbia Basin community for coming to our rodeo and supporting this important cause. You can learn more about the history of “Tough Enough to were Pink”, at: http// toughenoughtowearpink.com. See ya next year!

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Mike Harris Tough Enough to Wear Pink Chairman Moses Lake Roundup presenting a check for $5,910 to Angel Kneedler from the Columbia Basin Cancer Foundation

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Prize Money in each age group: First place $50 Second Place $35 Third place $25 Honorable Mention $10 Age groups: 10 & under 11-14 15-18 Adult

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We are now located by the 4-H building at the Grant County Fairgrounds!

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We call it

“Ridin’ the Woolies” August 15, 16 & 17th Show starts at 6:30pm, right before the Rodeo!

For additional information and Rodeo entry, please call the rodeo office at (509) 765-6393

ATTENTION ALL MUTTON BUSTER PARENTS: • Kids must be under 60 lbs dressed.

• Ages 4-7 • Entry fee is $15 per contestant (to help purchase more safety equipment for the children) • Child gets in to the rodeo for free.

• We will need one parent/guardian per contestant only to accompany the child into the arena for the bustin’.

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Loadin’ Chute • • • • • •

Large tent with tables, chairs & live simulcast TV coverage.

Raised viewing platform with an up-close view of the arena and all the action.

Full service bar, including spirits from Pendleton Whisky.

A-Crew BBQ & Catering offers patrons an opportunity to order throughout the evening.

Security and wait staff.

Open until midnight each night.

Tickets are $35. Upgrade from a Rodeo Ticket for $17.

*MUST BE 21 OR OLDER TO ATTEND*

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It’s a western program and figure out what Conversely, students who seek their passion is. It’s not surprising, version of gathering up food for those in Big Bend as a means to learn a skill given the variety of course and get to work typically end up need. The Rodeo Committee is working with offerings: accounting, agriculture in one of the prof-tech programs. our local food bank byStudents collecting nonperishable anthropology, art and aviation can then switch if they top the alphabetically sorted list. something what food items at the ticketfind gates.

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A BBCC student is hard at work on her studies at an on-campus facility. idea and they just start taking again. food bank and you could win prizes. classes, and that’s when they figure A lot of potential students think they have to be here for two years.

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Last Chute Gate (Beer Garden)

Open from 5pm to 2am every night.

Bleacher seating to watch the demo derby and rodeo performances.

A-Crew BBQ serving tacos.

Live Music Each Night! *Must be 21 or Older to Attend*

Wednesday and Thursday night: Dale Roth Productions

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Wine Down Wednesday EVERY WEDNESDAY STARTING AT 4PM

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helby Eckenberg is the 19-yearold daughter of Jim and Janet Eckenberg from Mattawa, Washington.

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Cowboy Breakfast Come take part in this delicious tradition!

Pancakes, Sausage, Eggs, Juice & Coffee.

Prepared by Michael’s on the Lake Friday, Aug 9, 7am at Sinkiuse Square, Downtown Moses Lake Entertainment by Dale Roth Productions PeeWee Stampede at 9am – Sponsored by Chad Schwab Farmer’s Insurance

Little Miss Moses Lake Roundup Queen contest for girls and Dummy Roping & Bronc Riding on a stick horse for boys. Limit 10 entries per contest – Ages 9 and under (register at the event)

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IF YOU’VE GOT THE ACREAGE, WE’VE GOT THE TRACTOR. Maybe you grew up on a farm. Or it took you a lifetime to get there. Either way, to make it work right, you need just the right tractor: a 1700 Series compact tractor from Massey Ferguson. Everything about these machines has been designed and engineered to help you get the job done right, whatever that job is.

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The Moses Lake Roundup Rodeo is honored to host

Miss Rodeo America 2019, Taylor McNair She will be attending the Moses Lake Roundup Rodeo.

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All Active Military & Veterans as our way of saying

THANK YOU

We invite you to attend the Moses Lake Roundup, Friday, August 16

FREE OF CHARGE!

JUST SHOW YOUR SERVICE I.D. AT THE BLUE GATE AND YOUR ADMISSION IS FREE OF CHARGE. THIS IS JUST ONE WAY FOR OUR ORGANIZATION TO SAY THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE TO OUR GREAT NATION!

For more information, contact the rodeo office at (509) 765-6393.

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Pioneer Day Saturday, Sept 21 10am to 4pm

A walk through the past...in Grant County’s Historical Museum, situated on 33/4 acres, a complex of 38 buildings preserving the historical legacy of Grant County.

Displays & Demonstrations All Day Long!

Pioneer Demonstrations

Jail - including a Mock Bank Robbery & Street Shootout Stick Horse Races for Kids ~ Prizes Awarded In Big Barn – 1900 Sheepherder’s Cook Wagon; Mickey Mouse; Potato machine; Antique Ephrata Fire Truck & Dolls Saloon – serving lemonade, soda pop, iced tea, water ... and more

Affordable Family Fun! Gazebo ~Art Semro Post #28 American Legion Serving Lunch ~ 11am to 2:30pm

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Sausage with coleslaw or potato salad & chips $4 Burger with side and chips $6 Hot Dog with chips $2

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POLARIS RANGER IS A PROUD SPONSOR OF PRCA PRORODEO

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MountainView Polaris • 507 East 3rd Avenue • Moses Lake Polaris is the world leader in powersports and off-road innovation, delivering the most complete line-up of customizable machines purpose-built for the way you ride.

Come in and see our selection and choose your ride.

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FARMER CONSUMER AWARENESS DAY In Quincy,Washington

Saturday, September 14, 2019

“Our Farm to Your Table”

Promoting the farm-to market connection •Fabulous Food •Local Tours •Fireworks •Petting Zoo •Cook-off •Car show •Quilt show •Tractor Pull •Kids Games •Parade •Produce Sale •And More!

Local Entertainment www.quincyfcad.com

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In 1981, a local farmer, Dennis Higashiyama, was working on his tractor and listening to America’s favorite radio host, Paul Harvey, have a conversation about the necessity of farming and farmers. The woman in this conversation expressed her opinion by saying, “I don’t understand why we need farmers, don’t they know we can just go to the grocery store and buy what we need?”

Local farmers were outraged. In our region we live in a world of agriculture and are familiar with the faces of the hardworking families who bring food to our table (and our stores), however, this conversation illustrated clearly how farmers and consumers had drifted apart – leaving many people with little or no understanding about how food actually arrives on their grocery shelves.

Because of this, on the second weekend in September, every year, the Quincy Valley community prepares a unique celebration called Quincy Farmer-Consumer Awareness Days (FCAD), which educates the consumer on the farm to market process.

For farmers, FCAD is an opportunity to show the fruits of their labor and demonstrate the tools and techniques used in their work. For the public, the event has tours of area processing plants and farms, displays of farm equipment, informational and commodity booths, and a farmers market. The event profiles our local farm families, our abundant farmlands and the businesses that are determined to stay on the cutting edge to provide the very best food possible.

So, the next time you say, “Pass the potatoes, please,” remember the dedicated farmers at the heart of our rural communities. We at VENUE Magazine encourage you to bring your whole family to the Quincy Farmer Consumer Awareness Day(s) Celebration and get acquainted with our local people who bring us fresh foods from the earth.

To them, we say thank you!

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MENNONITE COUNTRY AUCTION A Washington Relief Sale & Auction supporting the world relief efforts of the Mennonite Central Committee SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2019 BREAKFASTSTARTS STARTSAT AT77AM AM//BOOTHS BOOTHSAT AT10 10AM AM BREAKFAST AUCTION STARTS AT NOON AUCTION STARTS AT NOON NO ADMISSION NO ADMISSION FEE. FEE. FREE FREE PARKING. PARKING. KIDS KIDS ACTIVITIES ACTIVITIES.

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he Mennonite Country Auction & Relief Sale is one of over 47 relief sales held in the United States and Canada.

Proceeds from these relief sales support the international relief, developemnt and service ministries of the Mennonite Central Committee (MCC). Service is given “In the name of Christ” in the midst of a hurting world as a witness to a compassionate God. MCC was born in 1920 in response to hunger and related human need brought on by war and revolution in Russia and the Ukraine. Today MCC has about 1000 workers serving in some 53 countries, including the U.S., and sends assistance to 70 countries. MCC’s programs include providing material aid, such as wheat, beans, clothing and medical supplies to meet emergency needs, and agricutural development and water conservation projects to improve life in communities around the globe.

Our sale has contributed over $1.5 million to MCC over the past 39 41 years.

• Food Stands: Sausage Sandwiches,

Hamburgers, Apple Butter, Apple Cider, New Year’s Cookies (Raisin Fritters), Ice cream, Pies, Baked Goods, Green Bean Soup, Salad, Bulk Sausage, Ham, Slab Bacon, Amish Cheese, Kraut Runza, BBQ Rib plate and more.

• Booths: Crafts, Ten Thousand Villages

(international crafts), Collectibles and Antiques, MCC/Mennonite Information, The Recycled Spoon, Etcetera Shop, Country Store, Quilters’ Corner PLUS and a Bounce House for the kids.

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Auction: Begins at Noon. Quilts, Comforters and Afghans, Wall Quilts, Furniture, gift certificates and many more new and good used items. Credit cards will be accepted for auction items only

Menno Mennonite Church Grounds

1378 N. Damon Road, Ritzville, WA 99169-8717 659-0926 www.mennomennonite.org (509) 347-6847

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A Note from Chuck Yarbro,

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It Takes A Village Quilt 32 x 46 Machine quilted Made & donated by Mary Cender Miller, Seattle, WA

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e have had the privilege of selling for this auction for the past several years. This little country church, literally is in the middle of nowhere, raises a large amount of money for relief in countries with refugee crises or who are facing disastrous situations. The following are examples of how the money which is raised is allocated: 1. Educational material and teachers for children displaced by conflict in countries like Syria or Somalia 2. To find and create water sources for people without access to clean water or irrigation for agriculture 3. Money raised also provides quick relief for those facing floods, hurricanes, earthquakes and other disastrous situations This is a great organization that puts any money raised into action. So come join us, have great farm food and drink and bid on great items!

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go. They had theQuartet! opportunity to share the Quartet was founded Octoberto of present Fromiberty Boise, Idaho we areinhappy thehave Liberty

platform with groups such as Gaither Vocal Band, 1995 out of a local church in Boise, Idaho.

They will be performing Saturday morning at 10:30 am on Five, sale stage andVision, again on Legacy Greater the Booth Brothers, Royce Mitchell was the choir director and the Sunday for the worship service.

To learn more about Liberty, you can go to their the Hoppers, the Isaacs, the Collingsworth Family, other three members were in the choir. In 1997, website at libertyquartet.com and many others. While featuring everything Liberty began traveling full-time.

Liberty is celebrating God's faithfulness and over 21 years of ministry.

Liberty is a Gospel group based in the West with a full-time concert schedule. The members of Liberty are Royce Mitchell, bass; Paul W. Ellis, lead; Derek Simonis, baritone; and Philip Batton, tenor. Liberty travels many miles each year, ministering in performances for church services, nursing homes, prisons, and other ministries. They also sing at large conventions including Southwest Gospel Music Festival, Great Western Fan Festival, and the Gospel Music Fan Festival in Canada.

The guys cherish the opportunity to connect with people and make new friends wherever they

from high-energy performances to moments of contemplation, Liberty always leads the congregation in an incredible concert of worship. Their ministry bridges all generations, bringing enjoyment to traditional and contemporary Performing at the Mennonite Country venues.

Auction on October 07, 2017 @ 10:30 am

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213 S Beech Street | P.O. Box 1098 Moses Lake, WA 98837 Office: 509.765.6869 Chuck Jr: 509.760.3789 | Jake: 509.398.6079 Fax: 509.765.1531

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COLUMBIA BASIN ALLIED ARTS 42ND SEASON 2019–2020

at Big Bend Community College’s Wallenstien Theater

FLAMENCO PACIFICO 11/2/19

SUZY BOGGUSS’ A SWINGIN’ LITTLE CHRISTMAS 12/7/19 SEATTLE SHAKESPEARE CO’S HAMLET 3/6/20 SPOKANE JAZZ ORCHESTRA’S MUSIC OF GEORGE GERSHWIN FEATURING DR. JODY GRAVES 3/20/20 MISSOULA CHILDREN’S THEATER JACK & THE BEAN STALK 10/7-12/19

PEGASUS PUPPET THEATRE SCHOOL TOUR 10/19

2ND ANNUAL TALENT INVITATIONAL 1/11/20

GRANT COUNTY FAIR MURAL PROJECT 8/13-17/19 SOIREE FUNDRAISER FOR THE ARTS 2/21/20

PURCHASE TICKETS@: www.cba-arts.org 509.793.2059 • cbaa@bigbend.edu •

Moses Lake Chamber of Commerce

BRIGHT STAR THEATER SCHOOL TOUR 3/20

JEFF AMES PROD.’S THE HIT-OR-MISS ADVENTURES OF WATSON & HOLMES THEATER CAMP SPRING BREAK 2020

MEMBERSHIP & SEASON TICKETS AVAILABLE SUPPORTED BY:

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Big Bend Cooperative Preschool A non-profit organization Children and parents learning together—because parents are a child’s first teacher

By participating in our parent operated cooperative program, you will have opportunities to observe and assist your young child in exploring and learning through teacher directed activities. Based on a developmentally appropriate and proven educational model, this is a unique hands on experience for both you and your child.

Our program is designed to facilitate children’s social and emotional development, gross and fine motor skills, and cognitive development. Typically, parents are in the classroom once a week and attend a business/parent education meeting once each month, as well as participating in fundraising activities. This helps keep our tuition very reasonable, and gives us the opportunity to participate in the classroom with our children. Our motto is “Learning though Play”. We would love to share our program with you!

Toddler Program (18mo +) 9:15am-11:15am Mon or Wed $45/month 2-day Preschool (3 & 4 years) 9:15am-11:15am Tues & Thurs, $72/month 3-day Pre-Kindergarten (4 & 5 years) 12:30pm-3:00pm Mon, Wed & Thurs, $87/month

REGISTRATION AUGUST 5, 5:30-7pm & AUGUST 6, 10am-noon *Registration $90 (2-day and 3-day) $55 (Toddler) *2nd child from the same family receives 10% off tuition *$35 Discount for referring new families *Opt out fundraising offered Contact us today to arrange a free visit for you and your child!

P.O. Box 365 | bbcooppreschool.com | 509-797-3429 Big Bend Cooperative Preschool will not discriminate on the basis of education, race, sex, national origin or handicapping conditions.

This policy includes but is not limited to racially, religiously, or sexually non-discriminatory administration by the school admissions, scholarship programs, and extracurricular activities that are a part of the school’s regular program and similar activities.

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Central Basin Community Concert Association 2019-2020 Concert Series - 65th Season

Tajci

Monday, October 21, 2019 7:00 pm Upbeat, happy and fun...

Pop-Jazz-Country-Spiritual Genres • Tajci Song Contest Finalist achieved platinum status selling a million records • Sanya (Tajci’s Sister) Lead vocalist with Trans-Siberian Orchestra • Brian Hanson accliamed pianist

The Maxwell Quartet from Scotland Thursday, January 30, 2020 7:00 pm

Burlap to Cashmere Thursday, November 14, 2019 7:00 pm Stand out among popular folk-rock acts • Celebrated music from ‘60s, ‘70s and beyond • Greenwich Village music scene, draws from influential artists such as Simon & Garfunkel, James Taylor and Bob Dylan

Sons of Serendip Thursday, March 26, 2020 7:00 pm Powerful, Dynamic

Enthralling musical experience • 1st Prize Winner- Trondheim International Chamber Music Competition, Norway 2017 • One of Britian’s finest string quartets highlighting selections by Hayden, Beethoven and original Scottish folk music

• Season 9 0f America’s Got Talent • Featured on the Ellen DeGeneres Show • Award-Winning concert pianist and entertainer-a whirlwind of music and laughs

Concerts held at Wallenstien Theatre

Big Bend Community College, 6989 College Parkway NE, Moses Lake, WA 98837

Doors open half hour before curtain time.

Admittance by Season Pass (single tickets sold at door or at Moses Lake Chamber of Commerce) For More Information call: (509)771-1353

or (509)760-6908

Visit us online at www.communityconcertsml.com Email: centralbasincommunityconcert@gmail.com

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Live music every Saturday night.

Full service on the patio all summer.

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