THURSDAY, MARCH 6, 2014 • VOL. 112, NO. 10
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Locals And Visitors Brave Snow For Sukiyaki Dinner
On her visit to Wapato from Hong Kong, Phyllis Chang served food at Wapato’s Buddhist Church. She worked alongside other volunteers, such as Doug Fairchild of Yakima. Around 1,700 people attended the dinner. Though not a record crowd, according to organizer Lon Inaba, it was a “good turnout.” Some people might have been scared away by the snow, he said. Kites and other decorative items (right) were hung around the Buddhist church in Wapato for Sunday’s dinner.
Toppenish Methodists Host Potato Feed
By Erick Peterson According to Zillah resident Marvilena Bennett, her church’s potato feed is one of the biggest upcoming local events. One might say that it is a hot ticket, or even a hot potato. The event is at the Toppenish United Methodist Church (201 N. Beech St.) on March 16, from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Admission is $6 per person, or $20 per family with children 12 and under. “It’s really a lot of fun,” she said. “You won’t go away hungry.” Though called a potato feed, the event does not just feature potatoes. “Goodness, no,” Bennett said. “There are salads, desserts and lots of goodies to go on potatoes. We found out that kids really like nachos and sauce, and we’re going to have that too.” Several different toppings will be available, but also, she said, that
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Marvilena Bennett distributes a flyer for an upcoming potato feed at the Toppenish United Methodist Church (201 N. Beech St., Toppenish) on March 16.