Moses Lake High School theater troupe to present ‘Mamma Mia!’

MOSES LAKE — The curtain goes up on a tale of lost love, family complications and a wedding on the beach as the Moses Lake High School Theatre troupe presents “Mamma Mia!,” opening Friday. Sharon Winningham, drama advisor and director, said the musical has established itself as a classic. “It is a beloved musical,” Winningham said. “The kids are excited. The parents are excited. There’s just something special about ‘Mamma Mia!,’” Winningham said. “‘Mamma Mia!’ is that show that they grew up on.” The 1999 play is based on the music of the Swedish pop group ABBA, whose songs were part of the soundtrack of the late 1970s. It’s the story of Sophie (Ruby Nishida in the MLHS production) who’s about to get married. It’s all good – her mom Donna (Calissa Dalton) approves of her choice – but there’s a little bit of a glitch.

Jeanette Egeland-Russell

Jeanette A. Egeland Russell, 75, of Richland, Washington passed away on Sept. 6, 2022, at Brookdale Richland. Jeanette was born June 10, 1947, in Grafton, North Dakota. the daughter of the late Florian and Sophie (Pokrzywinski) Kasprick. She attended Polaski Township Country School and graduated from Grafton High School in 1963. She enjoyed playing the accordion and even played on a Grand Forks TV concert. She was united in marriage to the late David Gary Egeland on Dec. 10, 1966. They moved to Moses Lake, Washington in 1976. She worked for Skaug Brothers, a local family store, where she developed a reputation for customer service and interior design.

First students of month selected by Royal High School staff

Students of the month

ROYAL CITY — The first students of the month were selected recently at Royal High School by a vote of the educational staff. The September SOM are senior Jessenia Hernandez, junior Sophie Rodriguez, sophomore Samantha Dunn and freshman Elizabeth Guadarrama.

Grant County pet of the week: Sophie

Sophie is a 10-month-old domestic shorthair mix with a cute face you can’t help but love. She came to the Grant County Animal Outreach shelter in May of 2022 and still hasn’t found her forever home. Her shots are up to date and she has been microchipped. She just needs a family she can claim as her own. If you’re interested in being Sophie’s new family, call the shelter at 509-762-9616 or reach out by email at [email protected]. The shelter is located at 6725 Randolph Road NE in Moses Lake and is open Monday through Saturday from noon to 6 p.m.

Sophie Urbanowicz

Sophie Urbanowicz, 89, passed away December 24, 2004 at Summerwood Alzheimer's Care Center. Her family was there at her side.

Sophie Turner, Joe Jonas greet first child

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas have had their first child.

Sophie Turner, Joe Jonas greet first child

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas have had their first child.

Sophie Turner, Joe Jonas greet first child

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas have had their first child.

A little bit of everything

Quincy Hardware and Lumber offers friendly variety - and furry friends

QUINCY — Quincy Hardware and Lumber owner Tina Stetner - along with Sophie the dog, because Sophie is part of the crew at QHL - greeted a couple of customers who walked in on a Wednesday morning. “You guys need anything?” Stetner asked. “We’re just doing a little shopping,” one of the customers replied, while the other had spotted Sophie. “Is that a store dog?” the second customer asked. “They have a store cat, too,” the first customer said. Cheeto is the cat, and he was sleeping in the basket at the top of his cat tree, right next to the rack of sun hats. And the sun hats are right across the aisle from the box of flip-flops, which are right across the aisle from the display of power tools. Quincy Hardware and Lumber is the sort of store that has a little bit of everything...

Soap Lake girls make late charge, fall to Pateros

SOAP LAKE — Sophie Janikowski hit three of her five 3-point goals in the fourth quarter and the Soap Lake Eagles closed hard with a 9-0 run in the final eight minutes of Tuesday’s non-league girls basketball game, but Pateros made free throws down the stretch to win 31-26.

Wahluke athletes take first steps toward building track program

MATTAWA — Wahluke athletes took good early steps toward rebuilding the high school track program at their own Windbreaker Invitational last Friday..

Everything fabric focus of new Moses Lake shop

MOSES LAKE — If there is a needle and thread and material - doesn’t matter much what kind - involved, Sophie Mattson is pretty sure she can take it from there. “I’ve done a boat cover repair, I’ve done a golf cart cover repair,” she said Wednesday. “I did a chair repair today. And (the owner) was super stoked about that too.” “If it can be done on one of my machines, I’ll figure it out,” she said. Mattson and her husband Andrew are co-owners, with business partner Dave Johns, of Stitch N Time, 1626 W. Broadway Ave., Suite A, in Moses Lake. The shop opened July 1. Mattson said she’s still building her inventory, and for now the shop features a lot of quilting material; she also offers quilting classes. While quilting will always be a focus, Mattson already does more than quilting, and she said she plans to do a lot more.

Music, magic and slippers

Quincy High School prepares to present ‘Cinderella’

QUINCY — One of the most iconic stories of our culture will take the stage Feb. 28, as Quincy High School theater group presents “Cinderella.” It’s the classic tale of a girl who languishes under the cruel eye of her stepmother, bullied by her stepsisters, until her fairy godmother comes along and outfits her for the prince’s ball.

School choice surges in Washington state and beyond

School choice is the term for giving families the ability to choose the school that is the best fit for their child. Families with economic means already enjoy school choice. They can afford private school tuition or homes in districts with good schools. Other families must accept the public school they have been assigned by zip code, even if the school is overcrowded, unsafe, or failing at the task of educating children. School choice programs give families various options and tools so they can direct the education of their children.

Synthesis Of 100 School Choice Studies Finds Positive Outcomes

(NAPSI)—As school choice programs in the states continue to grow, researchers look to empirical evidence to find out whether they are working.

Wisconsin choice schools win lawsuit over virtual learning

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin's education department said Wednesday that it will change its policy and allow private schools to count online classes toward instructional time, just as public schools can do, after a judge ruled that treating them differently was unconstitutional.

Canada: Trudeau stays at home after wife's flu-like symptoms

TORONTO (AP) — Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is quarantining himself at home after his wife exhibited flu-like symptoms.

Mali presidency: 2 freed hostages on plane to capital

BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — Malis's presidency has confirmed that prominent Malian politician Soumaila Cisse and French aid worker Sophie Petronin are aboard a flight to the capital Bamako after being freed by al-Qaida-linked militants.

Last ride: MLCA grads wrap up high school with a city-wide scavenger hunt

MOSES LAKE — One of Saturday’s smaller commencement ceremonies took place at the Moses Lake Christian Academy (MLCA), where the senior class of five – Jacob Verhage, Braden Hunt, Sophie Emerson, David Emerson and Cole Lindberg – received their diplomas.

Lester Raymond Rataezyk

Lester Raymond Rataezyk, of Ephrata died on Aug 28, 2012 at the age of 72.