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From 2006-2010, Distracted Driving contributed to

36.8% of traffic fatalities in Grant County,

38.1% in Adams County and 25% in Lincoln County

(Washington Traffic Safety Commission).

48.4% of traffic fatalities in Grant County

If “disregard for the safety ofothers” can be proven,

then charges can be brought forth.

It is important for drivers to know that“intention” does not matter whenbringing forth vehicular assault or

vehicular homicide charges. For example,if a driver is texting and hits another car and

causes a fatality, the fact that it wasunintentional has no bearing on the driver

being charged with vehicular homicide.

Information provided by the Central Basin Traffic Safety Task Force (CBTSTF) sponsored by the Moses Lake Police Department.

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On the Cover Christine JulienCover photo by Robert Reiffwww.magiclight.com

It’s gone for good

I ran across some silly putty in a junk drawer today and not only did it bring a warm reminder of a playful afternoon with a grand baby, it also opened the door to the realization that much of my world can be explained by what is found in this drawer.

Admit it, when you have a little some-thing that amuses you or maybe even confuses you, it may end up in the drawer that holds all things kept.

This anatomy of a junk drawer not only holds a plethora of hidden stuff, it represents a collection of odds and ends of feelings. Tidbits of memories. Small

tokens of past. Items of experience. Treasures of the heart.

Objects sifted through have a way of announcing the feeling attached to them. Old tickets stubs from a play production; a cork from a fi ne bottle of wine; a plastic rabbit fi lled with crayons; sunglasses worn on a vacation; a cell-phone that technology replaced long ago; photos with torn edges; rub-ber bands and tape and string that bind everything together, all have a story to tell.

How much can we learn from what we keep? Who knew a junk drawer could be a mini psychological study? Go with me on this one. Open your junk drawer (you know you have one, or two). Take a close look. What does it say about you?

It can perhaps become apparent, while shuffl ing through one’s junk drawer, an occasional re-organization is in order. This can be a daunting experience if

what has been kept does not bring joy. In my opinion, if your keepsake clutter is not conducive to your hopeful future, it has no place in your drawer. If the memento represents doubt or fear or strife...remove it. If the bobble triggers unhappiness...take it out. If the scrap scratches at the surface of a longtime grudge...put it with the bobble and the memento and get rid of it.

As the new season arrives with the hope it always brings of new beginnings, we all could tackle a spring cleaning of sorts. Of our junk drawers, and our lives. If we want to embrace the future we have to give up the stuff that weighs us down from our past. Let it go. Keep what’s good. Expunge what’s bad. Make it a priority to discern the difference, daily. It’s a choice. Simple as that.

Melea Johnson

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I t’s time once again for the annual Othello Sandhill Crane Festival. The nonprofit festival, which is celebrating its 16th year in 2013, features free lectures on local geology

and wildlife, activities for families, and opportunities to tour the area with subject matter experts. The event will be held at Othello High School on April 5th, 6th, and 7th, and, as always, the lectures and tours will be first-come, first-serve. Please remember that our tours fill up quickly—early registration is a must if you’ve got your sights set on a popular tour. You can find a current copy of our event catalog at www.othellosandhillcranefestival.org. Although Othello is well-known for the spring Sandhill Crane Festival, birders also regularly travel to the area during the fall migration season. The Othello area is part of the great Pacific Flyway, a kind of “interstate” for avian migration. Thirty-two different types of mammals and over two hundred species of birds have been observed at the Columbia National Wildlife Refuge. At the height of the spring and fall migration, biologists have estimated the Refuge is home to up to 100,000 birds. The diversity of wildlife is matched only by the diversity of the crops grown in the central Basin. Agriculture is also an important part of avian life in the Basin: Sandhill Cranes feast on leftover corn from fall harvest, and other crops grown

here provide forage for many other species. Crops like wheat, alfalfa hay, potatoes, apples, spelt, grapes, cherries, melons, peas, onions, peaches, apricots, nectarines, and seed crops like carrot and radish provide “leftovers” for many mammals and avians in our area. Nearly 800 acres of cropland are planted specifically as part of a program designed to maintain healthy waterfowl and crane populations. According to the Columbia National Wildlife Refuge, refuge fields near Corfu, Road E SE, and Barton Road attract up to 60,000 mallards, 20,000 northern pintails, 15,000 sandhill cranes, and 50,000 Canada and geese during the migration season. The delicate balance of nature and agriculture is an important one for the Othello area, and the issue is one local farmers take very seriously. The Othello Festival enlists the help of dozens of local farmers each year - they not only provide valuable resources and time as Festival backers, but volunteer to ride along on our tours to answer questions. The Festival includes a banquet, a fundraising auction, featured speakers, the opportunity to meet local authors and photographers, vendors, and more…please check our Web site for the event catalog, and be sure to “like” the Festival’s Facebook page for the latest updates and information.

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Look up! It’s a bird…

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…it’s a crane!

photos by LuAnn Morgan

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The Sandhill Crane (Grus canadensis) is a large crane of North America and extreme north-eastern Siberia. The common name of the bird references habitat like that of the Platt e River, on the edge of Nebraska’s Sandhills in the American Midwest. This is the most important stopover area for the Lesser Sandhill Crane (grus canadensis canadensis), with up to 450,000 of these birds migrati ng through annually. Descripti on: Adults are gray overall; during breeding, the plumage is usually much worn and stained, parti cularly in the migratory populati ons, and looks nearly ochre. The average weight of the larger male is 10.1lbs, while the average weight of females is 8.9lbs. The Sand-hill Crane has a red forehead, white cheeks and a long dark pointed bill. Its long dark legs trail behind in fl ight, and the long neck is kept straight in fl ight. Immature birds have reddish brown upper-parts and gray underparts. The sexes look alike. Size varies among the diff erent subspe-cies. This crane frequently gives a loud trumpeti ng call that suggests a French-style “r” rolled in the throat, and they can be heard from a long distance. Mated pairs of cranes engage in “unison calling.” The cranes stand close together, calling in a synchronized and complex duet. The female makes two calls for every single call of the male. The only other large grayish-bodied bird of north America is the great Blue Heron. This heron is of similar dimensions to the Sandhill Crane and is someti mes mistakenly called a crane, even though it is very diff erent in plumage detail and build. Like other herons, it fl ies with its neck tucked toward the body. The Sandhill Crane’s large wingspan, typically 5.4 to 6.9 feet, makes this a very skilled soaring bird similar in style to hawks and eagles. Uti lizing thermals to obtain lift , so they can stay aloft for many hours, requiring only occasional fl apping of their wings and consequently ex-pending litt le energy. With migratory fl ocks containing hundreds of birds, they can create clear outlines of the normally invisible rising columns of air (thermals) that they ride. The cranes fl y south for the winter. In their wintering areas they form fl ocks of over 10,000 birds. One place to observe this is a Bosque del Apache nati onal Wildlife Refuge, 100 miles south of Albuquerque, new Mexico. There is an annual Sandhill Crane Festi val in the winter months, there. Behavior: Sandhill Cranes are fairly social birds that are usually encountered in pairs or family groups through the year. During migrati on and winter, non-related cranes come together to form “survival groups” which forage and roost together. Such groups oft en congregate at migrati on and winter sites, someti mes resulti ng in thousands of cranes being found together. They are quite catholic in diet but are mainly herbivorous, oft en eati ng various types of food based on availability. They oft en feed with their bills down to the ground as they root around for seeds and other foods in shallow wetlands with vegetati on or various upland habi-tats. Culti vated foods such as corn, wheat and sorghum are readily eaten and may support large numbers of cranes. Among northern races of Sandhill Cranes, the diet is most varied especially among breeding birds. northern cranes and their off spring may variously feed on berries, small mammals, insects, snails, repti les and amphibians. Sandhill Cranes raise one brood per year. In non-migratory populati ons, egg-laying can begin as early as December or as late as August. In migratory populati ons, egg-laying usually begins between early April and late May. Both members of a breeding pair build the nest using plant material from the surrounding areas. nest sites are usually in marshes, bogs, or swales, though cranes will nest on dry land. The female lays 1 to 3 eggs that are oval-shaped and dull brown with reddish brown markings. Both parents parti cipate in incubati on, which lasts 29 to 32 days. The chicks are precocial; they hatch covered in down, with their eyes open and are able to leave the nest within 24 hours of hatching. The parents brood the chicks for up to 3 weeks aft er hatching. They feed the young intensively for the fi rst few weeks, and with decreasing frequen-cy unti l they reach independence at 9 or 10 months old. Cranes that reach their independence are expected to live around 7 years, however, can live to at least 21 years of age.

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About the bird.


Friday Night • Dr. Richard Johnson Ornithologist Dr. Richard Johnson will be the Festival’s Friday night speaker. Dr. Johnson, professor emeritus from Washing-ton State University, will explore the great variations in migration patterns among different bird spe-cies, how birds know when to mi-grate, how they navigate, and how patterns of migration are chang-ing. Find out how scientists are unraveling the mysteries of where birds rest and feed during their migration journey…it turns out that the birds themselves are actually carrying a record of their travels! Dr. Johnson’s interests focus on the ecology, zoogeog-raphy, and systematics of birds, but he also studies selected mammals. His current projects include work on the control of the distribution of alpine birds in the higher mountain ranges of the Great Basin; bill dimorphism and disparate sex ratios in Rosy-Finches; co-evolution and feeding ecol-ogy of alpine birds in the Great Basin; and the phytogeogra-phy of alpine plants in the Great Basin. He is also working on a book titled The Wonders and Mysteries of Bird Migration.

Saturday Night • Idie Ulsh From eagles to hummingbirds, Idie Ulsh will explore how and where birds make nests, and relate interesting facts about their con-struction. She has photographed the nests of more than 30 species and performed an extensive three-year perusal of bird nest literature to build the popular program “Feathered Architects: The Fas-cinating World of Bird Nests.” In addition to her own photography, she will include photos from excellent local photographers and the University of Puget Sound Slater Museum. Idie is well-known for her bird and butterfl y programs, and she is a repeat speaker at the Othello Sandhill Crane Festival. She is a past president of Seattle Audubon, and the founding president of the Washington Butterfl y Association. Idie is also a Seattle Audubon Master Birder, a Washington Ornithology Society member, a nature photographer and an independent college counselor.

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The Old Hotel Art Gallery

33 East Larch Street – Othello, WA. 99344 Phone 509-488-5936 - Email: [email protected]

“Serving Our Community Since 1975”

The Hotel will be open April 2nd through the 5th Tuesday through Friday with regular hours from 10 am to 5 pm. Special Saturday, April 6th hours will be 10

am until 6 pm and Sunday the hours are 10 am until 3 pm We have books and DVD’s for sale from the speakers at the Sandhill Crane Festival. Lots of wildlife photographs, acrylics and oils.

We are also sponsoring the annual Sandhill Crane Festival Art Contest - Questions? Call The Old Hotel Art Gallery for entry forms.

We are also having a “Crane Madness Bake Sale” all day on Saturday the 6th at The Old Hotel.

Saturday, April 6 with featured winery

Foxy Roxy Winery from Othello, WA.

An artist’s reception from 1pm until 3pm with

Featured Artists – The Clement Family

Well known Washington Photographer - John ClementSculptor - Tom Clement (brother of John)

Photographer - Paul Clement (brother of John)Acrylic Artist - Barbara (Clement) Klassen (sister of John)

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1 How did you become interested in skin care?

When I was younger I struggled with quite a bit of acne and I felt like I had tried everything to get my skin clear. It was frustrating at the time but now looking back I realize that I wasn’t taking care of my skin properly. I decided to become an Aesthetician because I wanted to learn the science of the skin and educate clients so they could achieve beautiful, healthy skin from the inside out with the right treatments and the right home care.

2 What happens to our skin as we age?

Over time, the sun’s ultraviolet light breaks down the collagen and elastin fi bers that support our skins structure. This causes the skin to sag and stretch without the ability to snap back as quickly as it did years ago. Gravity causes the skin to fall and fi ne lines start to develop, typically around the eyes and mouth giving us an “older” appearance. Sun exposure

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Friday, May 24th through Sunday, May 26th10am to 4pm

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June 1st: 9am-12pmCrochet Tips and Tricks now that you have fi nished that project, do you oft en ask yourself, what can I do to fi nish it to make it really pop? How about those unsightly holes on the edges of double crochet fabric? got lots of pieces you need to sti tch together? These are just some of the questi ons we will answer in Crochet Tips and Tricks. In this hands on class, you’ll learn new ways to seam items together, how to rid yourself of unsightly holes, how to weave in almost invisible ends and a whole lot more!

June 1st: 1-4pmJune 2nd: 9am-12pm Cuff -Down Crochet Socks Inti midated by knitt ed socks? Learn to make simply easy crochet socks from the cuff down. Use your favorite sock yarn and learn a new sti tch to create a soft er fabric with toes and heels that are a bit heavier to prevent wearing out quickly. Learn the heel flap and gusset way of creati ng socks like I teach in my book, “I Can’t Believe I’m Crocheti ng Socks.” They are made all in one piece with just 2 ends to weave in when you are done.

June 2nd:Tunisian CrochetBeyond the Basics - So you have mas-tered the Simple Sti tch, now what? Learn 2 more sti tches along with techniques to combine them to create an endless source of textures and pat-terns! If you are a knitt er, Tunisian Crochet is one of the best ways to get started in crochet! Prerequisite: You must have experience in doing the Tunisian Simple Sti tch.

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We meet a young woman just in from space where she works security for SRI, Inc., an asteroid mining company. Charlene “Charlie” Jones scans the on-line shopping center in Tokyo, selecting a dress, matching

foundations and shoes in a red color which closely resembles the red of her security uniform. ‘Hmm,’ she thinks, ‘dresses are long this year.’

Thankfully for our mind’s eye, there are no spandex leotards in author S. Evan Townsend’s SiFi novel, “Rock Killer!” I met Townsend on a

Saturday at the Moses Lake Swap Meet and Mini Mall, where he and fellow author Judith Ann McDowell sell and sign their novels every weekend.

They also love to talk about their books! Of course, in my line of work I was mostly interested in the outfi ts Townsend envisions for the future. I found “Rock Killer” and its characters refl ect Townsend’s own gracious and modest demeanor. Funny how his self-proclaimed ‘old-fashioned style’ lends well to the future, citing ‘foundations,’ rather than panties or other undergarments. Another character, Eugene “Mitch” Mitchel, Head of SRI security wears a suit to work, and to formal SRI events wears his full uniform. To illustrate his import Mitch’s uniform displays his Juniper patch, his yellow stars signifying his trips to asteroids, a bar for every year of service with SRI, and an aging NESA emblem for his time with the company as a government enterprise. Townsend likes the idea of wearing your accomplishments, and so modifi ed the army’s practice of today to the SRI employees of his future. I agree it is fun to wear one’s accomplishments, which is why I don’t scoff at dreadlocks which sometimes take years to grow an inch or two! Also symbolic of life accomplishments, a few family members and friends recently got together to buy my sister a beautiful Tifany’s three key pendant necklace, to signify the three children in her brood; the latest, Aubrey, born February 27, 2013! The future also lends well to present fashion, with SRI swag right here at the Swap Meet! Townsend worked with Michaelle Boetger, a local graphic designer, to create a logo for SRI and now has t-shirts with their logo (see detail) for sale. Far from the multi-zippered, neon and stiletto outfi ts I imagine for the future Townsend approaches the subject from a blue-collared point of view. His characters are uniformed for work or dressed to impress in a professional environment. However, we both see the female form best dressed when accentuating the obvious assets. When Charlie, ‘…crosses her legs in front of the boss and her [red] dress slit opens,’ she thinks, ’Oh, I guess it was designed this way!’ Yes Charlie, it was! Here at Rolling Stone Boutique we fi nd functional fashion is timeless. A new collection of plaid shirts for men and leather shoes for women have recently

proved the past is present like the militant styles of SRI’s patches and pins. Heels or LUGZ? Cuff links or camo? 501’s or Wranglers? Prom dress or mini skirt? It has been fantastic watching the vintage styles of the area uncover themselves and the new waves roll out. Grant County has proven, through fashion, a familiar and friendly part of the Pacifi c Northwest family. We’ve got it all at Rolling Stone Boutique and more at the Moses Lake Swap Meet and Mini Mall. Next month! Style Stays: Pendleton Plaid



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T hirteen-year-old Korbyn Edmondson was recently clocked doing 58 miles per hour. His parents watched, nervously, excitedly and anxiously to see if he was

going fast enough to earn a fi rst place fi nish. Korbyn, of Colbert, Wash., is currently ranked fi rst in the Inland Empire Youth Ski League. Last year, his fi rst year on the team, he fi nished third overall. He trains with and competes for the Spokane Ski Racing Association. “That’s where I’m sitting at right now,” Korbyn said. “I can move as the season goes on.” Korbyn, along with his teammates, compete all across the Pacifi c Northwest. This year he has skied Mt. Spokane, 49º North, Schweitzer, Mission Ridge, Snoqualmie, Lookout Pass, Silver Mountain. The championships are scheduled in March at Bluewood. Korbyn, originally from Wyoming, went skiing for the fi rst time when he was 2-years-old with his parents Shawn and Conney. He has been skiing competitively since he was 5-years-old. He competes in the Slalom, Giant Slalom and Super Giant Slalom. “It gets your adrenaline going,” Korbyn said. “The speed can be scary when you fi rst begin, but once you get used to it, it’s all straight forward and you just have to focus on getting down the hill.” He has set a personal goal this season to fi nish in the top 10 at the Buddy Warner Championships at Mt. Hood. Last year he placed 17th overall. “I can’t believe I ski that well,” Korbyn said. “I always watch the ski racers that are right in front of me and right behind me in the start gate. They have a killer run and when I get on the course I don’t feel as though I’m that good. When I

get to the fi nish line and see a great score I think, ‘Wow! How did that happen?’” Korbyn was born with Cystic Fibrosis, which affects his lungs and causes shortness of breath. “I get shortness of breath quite a bit,” Korbyn said. “I just keep going.” Korbyn doesn’t let much keep him from meeting goals he sets for himself. Despite missing several days of school last quarter due to illness, he kept to his training schedule as well as he could, maintained a 4.0 grade point average at Mountainside Middle School and played cello in the orchestra. Korbyn describes himself as adventurous, but never boasts about his accomplishments. “He is really humble,” said his mother, Conney. “It is humbling to a parent to think that God blessed you with a child that has a talent like that.” Korbyn has a goal of making the U.S. Olympic team. “I’d like to at least make the World Cup, but I really want to make the Olympic team,” he said. “You are eligible to make the Olympics when you turn 16 and you don’t just get there. It is a long, long process. The chances of getting in when you are 16 are highly unlikely, but it is possible.” Korbyn also plans to study to become a trauma nurse when he enters college. Conney Edmondson said that she encourages Korbyn to try everything. “Even when they might fail or know they will fail,” she said. “It is important to teach them to realize we are all different, we all have strengths and we all have weaknesses. We are all loveable and can accomplish things we could never imagine when we try.”

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Korbyn Edmondson has a goal to make the US Olympic team.

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Photo by Evan WelkeBackdrop by Tolo Lake FarmsRunning at parent’s ranch in Grangeville, Idaho.

THE LONG RUN

HOMEChristine Julien World Champion Athlete finds her way to Soap Lake. Welcome.

by Melea Johnson


Continued on page 34

In order to cross any finish line, you have to have vision at the start. You begin with a goal, knowing you are one with what you are doing. You learn to go that extra

mile to find yourself in the journey and when you stumble and fall, you get back up and continue moving in the direction you envisioned when you started.

Christine Julien began her life journey on a cattle ranch in Grangeville, Idaho. Her father was one of eight children and a third generation rancher. Along with two older brothers, Brad and Tuck, Christine’s young years were a combination of throwing hay bales, driving grain truck and being loved by her mother and father and the close-knit family they created. It was a solid start.

In her nurturing, supportive environment, she grew to be positive, looking for the good and finding it. Through tough work on the ranch she learned discipline and the dedication to achieve anything she set out to do. Ranching was not her envisioned future and she knew when graduating from high school in 1986, she would leave the cattle ranch in search of something more.

More turned out to be miles. Outside of ordinary her passion for running...runs deep. Running track all through school, and winning, resulted in her being sought out by North Idaho College. She wonders even now if her high school coach had perhaps put her name out there, having seen potential in her talent. Nonetheless, even with an Art Scholarship offered to attend BSU in Boise, Christine landed in Coeur d’ alene, with a scholarship to run. The longest distance she had run in high school was one-mile, so when she was introduced to cross-country (3.1 miles), year-round, she was a bit surprised. It did not take long until Christine fell in love with it.

Two years of running on the women’s cross-country college team was exhila-rating for Christine and a time in her life of exceptional memories made. The women ran together in cross-country and track and won...Nationals, went to State, became All American, (top 25 in their district)...they were strong athletes and even stronger friends. Two years went by, too fast.

Upon graduation, their coach connected them with a college outside of Portland, Oregon, to continue to run. The experience was a bad one. It was not the same in any way. Christine felt far away from home and nothing seemed right. The coaches over-trained and injured much of the team. She was running...50, 60, 70 mile weeks, and her body was telling her it was too much. She recognized if she wanted to keep running for the rest of my life, she should not be hammering like this. It was more than she could tolerate. She and her teammates all crumbled and went different directions. It was a sad time.


Christine and her Father, Paul Hauger

With Monica “MO” Brant at her F.E.M. camp in Marina Del Rey

Christine and her mother, Julie Hauger hike pathways

in Cinque Terre Italy.



Whidbey Island 1/2 Marathon - 1st Female Elite sponsorship card - 2008


RACE HISTORYChristi ne Julien has competed in 10 World Duathlon Championships (8 of them in age group division), coming home to the USA with one gOLD and two SILveR medals.

These internati onal venues took her to Switzerland, Belgium, Italy (twice), Australia, Denmark, Scotland and north Carolina.

Jumping into the PRO division took her to World Championships in Cornerbrook, Canada and virginia.

Another high point of her multi sport career was winning gOLD (1st place over all) in the 2005 nati onal Duathlon Championship held in Ohio.

Aft er more than 14 years of tri and duathlon competi ti ons, Christi ne switched her focus back to running in 2011. Marathons, half marathons, 12K and 10K races have all brought her to the podium with numerous top Ten OveRALL FeMALe and Master’s fi rst/second/third place fi nishes.

2011 RACE RESULTSgrand Ridge 1/2 Marathon 1st Place Overall FemalePortland 10K 1st Female Masters; 5th Overall FemaleClarkston 1/2 Marathon 1st Place Overall FemaleSalmon ID 1/2 Marathon 1st Place Overall Male and Female Boise Womens Celebrati on Run 5K 3rd Masters; 16th OverallChicago RocknRoll 1/2 Marathon 1st / 999 Age group; 4th elite Masters Female Missoula 1/2 Marathon 1st Overall Female Masters; 6th Overall Female OpenSpokane Bloomsday 12K Run 3rd elite Female Masters Award $RecipientLewiston Seaport 10K Run 1st Place Overall Female; Masters All American TimeLewiston Run For the Hill of It 8 Miler 1st Place Overall FemalePonderosa Run 7 Miler 1st Place Overall FemaleSawtooth Relay; Stanley to Sun valley 1st Place Overall Masters Female Team

2012 RACE RESULTSDue to a signifi cant injury, her 2012 season was used to focus on pool therapy, cross training & upper body power building. She plans to come back stronger mentally and physically in 2013!

2013 RACE RESULTS“In the works baby!” – Christi ne Julien

She knew she needed to run, so, mentally she went into road racing on her own. Once started, she got the bite to do longer marathons.Successful runners are quick thinkers who are resilient and seem to crave challenges more than the average person. And in this sad time of her life, Christine drew strength from her roots. She knew when mountains of diffi culty loom, it is time to overcome the obstacles and make a change. It was time.

Arts, writing, photography, airplanes and websites. .... creative people have intense intrinsic motivation, love what they do.Christine decided to go back to BSU, and fi nish her degree with the art scholarship she had been offered. She thought long and hard about being a walk-on with the cross-country team, however, with a bad experience not yet healed, she opted out. Her focus turned to photogra-phy and television production as her major with a minor in graphic art. Watercolor, pen and ink, drawing, writ-



ing, she loved it all. Beginning with a couple small television jobs and designer/ photographer/writer work with the Ski Idaho Magazine, she worked her way into a position with the Idaho Statesman Newspaper, shooting advertising photogra-phy for over 10 years. One year of this was up in a Cessna, shooting aerial photos for the Bureau of Reclamation, an experience she holds high.

After this, Christine took a hiatus and got married. An opportunity presented itself, as a photographer back in her home town of Grangeville was retiring and contacted Christine with the offer to give her his book of business. It was a well established photography studio, so Christine made the move. The business was a success from the start, however, her marriage was not. So, along with a beautiful son, Kaden, adopted from Guatemala at birth, Christine moved, once again.


High altitude training in Boulder, Colorado. You can not walk out a door without being in the middle of professional athletes. Christine always wanted to live in Boulder. If you are a triathlete, it is a mecca. The whole environment has an insanely high intense positive energy that just soaks into you. The high altitude benefit builds up your lungs. Makes you strong. If you train at 10,000 ft and then run at sea-level in Seattle, you can fly. Christine moved there to train.

With her natural exuberance and immense knowledge of the sport, she willingly trained others, on the side. Her friends encouraged her to recognize she could do this as a career and be paid for her expertise. She lived the lifestyle, why not coach? Good idea. Once certified, Christine became a personal trainer and taught spinning classes in an athletic club...and ran.

She’s had her eyes opened to so many cultures, her confidence is what she brought in her luggage.Duathlon’s are big in Europe and Christine challenged herself in some of the most spectacular scenery anywhere. A circuit of friends became family as she competed internationally. Christine competed in 10 World Duathlon Championships, coming home to the USA with one GOLD and two SILVER medals.

These international venues took her to Switzerland, Belgium, Italy (twice), Australia, Denmark, Scotland and North Carolina. Jumping into the PRO division took here to World Championships in Cornerbrook, Canada and Virginia.

A couple years spun by in Boulder and the tug of missing family and feeling alone showed itself. Her oldest brother invited her to move to where he was in Craig, close to Steamboat, Colorado. She agreed. It was not a good fit for her and within a short time... Grangeville became home, once more. Christine’s mother had started a gym, Groaner’s Fitness Club, and welcomed the help of her daughter. Christine stepped in to work along side her mother and loved it. Bringing her (big) ideas to the table, she quickly began management of the club. She settled in to this new endeavor and purposed to stay indefinitely.

Son Kaden with his horse, Levi


Yet, a small voice was saying... “Grangeville?” It was an excellent idea, turns out. Right there in her home town she met her soul mate. Glenn Quantz was the Chief of Police in Grangeville, and worked out at Groaner’s gym with the officers. As time went by, Glenn and Christine became training partners and friends. The day came last year when Glenn was offered a new position to come to Soap Lake as the Chief of Police. Christine’s mom was pretty upset she was losing the close proximity of her daughter and business partner, but under-stood her daughter had met her soul mate, and that wins. Christine and Glenn made the move, together, and will be married in June of this year.

Ulbfit Training Center in Soap Lake. Continuing with her expertise in coaching and consulting, Christine offers a community based and orientated training center in Soap Lake. She offers increased benefits of exercise through a multi disciplinary approach. She will guide you through a program to develop strength and increase endurance to ensure that workouts don’t get repetitive or boring. She is ready to help you reach your health goals. See page 40.

Christine feels the pull of competition the way the rest of us feel gravity. A marathon runner pushes their body and brains to the limit. For them, it is personal and it should be. For Christine there’s that pure satisfaction of having reached a personal goal only to have five others beyond it waiting to be accomplished. That’s what you look for in a champion. And champion she is.

What’s next? It’s a hill. Get over it.Christine plans to build mileage safely over the next few years, fine tune her skills in races and attempt to qualify for the Olympic Trials.

She was on track one year ago to qualify for the Olym-pic Trails, built up, but went back to zero. With a frac-ture in her leg, she did not run at all last year. Drove her crazy. Fourteen years previously, she had the same stress fracture, training for the Boston marathon running down hill. This time, it was running trails and rolling her ankle. Yet, Christine knows setbacks are to be taken in stride. Monitoring and adjusting are part of being a champion athlete. She does what it takes to keep running. A truly happy person is one who can enjoy the scenery even on a detour. It is a choice.

Glernn Quantz & Christine Julien



Christine is fired up and ready to help YOU reach your

health goals. She is a certified personal trainer, spinning instructor, triathlon

coach, sports nutrition specialist, lifestyle fitness coach and most re-cently...certified sports hypnotist.

www.ulbfit.comphotos of Christine by Greg Sims, Boise

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ULBFIT Training Center off ers a variety of services

everything we do at ULBFIT is ongoing and intended to improve life styles in general through training, atti tude and conti nued fi tness.

ULBFIT off ers coaching for fi tness, sports specifi c events as well as nutriti onal consultati on.

There are two opti ons for coaching: group and individual.

• One person, individualized session - $45. This is approximately a one hour session focusing on physical fi tness, nutriti on, lifestyle choices and/or sports hypnosis. Before the session, a focus will need to be outlined.

• Two or more people, one session - $65.

• One person, individualized package of 5 sessions - $40 per session, hands on workouts to help you jumpstart your new healthy lifestyle! May also include nutriti on coaching, hypnosis, as needed.

• Two or more people, package of 5 sessions - $60 per session (clients att end sessions together and split the cost)

• One person, individualized package of 10 sessions - $35 per session

• Two or more people, package of 10 sessions - $55 per session

All multi -session packages require at least a 50% deposit to sign up. Bal-ance is due three weeks following fi rst session or when package is used up, whichever comes fi rst. Sessions are good for up to 4 months from ti me of purchase. This makes certain that you do not stop the program. Consistency is the key!

At ULBFIT we also off er Marti al Arts classes under our long established Karate Master. Marti al Arts are an ongoing endeavor and ulti mately a way of life.

ULBFIT will off er Self Defense workshops and training in multi -class venues, covering the law and practi cal techniques that are proven to work.

ULBFIT is also the race headquarters for all ULBFIT events which can be viewed and entered through www.ulbfi t.com or www.acti ve.com. For any informati on please call us at 360 780-0900.

Located on Main Street in Soap Lake


“Running has been the only constant thread through my adventures, connecting all my personal seasons of great experiences... traumatic lows...taking me to beautiful countries...leading me to wonderful people and helping me deal with bad ones. When the world around me seems chaotic and out of control, running is one positive thread that I can take control of, enjoy, let go, fall into my own rhythm, think freely, let it flow...breathe.” – Christine Julien


If you want a race T-shirt, early registrati on would guarantee that. Late registrant’s shirts will be ordered & picked up aft er the event at a later date. REGISTRATION AND PACKET PICK-UP INFORMATION: Packet pickup and late registrati on begins at 4:00 PM & goes unti l 6:00 PM on Friday, April 12th at race headquarters, in downtown Soap Lake, 327 West Main St.

Race morning procrasti nator’s packet pick-up and excruciati ngly late registrati on begins at 7:45 AM at race start line. It will cost you $5 more to sign up on race day. The 10K race starts at 9:00am and the 5K starts at 9:10am.

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Both races start at the parking lot at east Beach (corner of Canna and 1st St.). Take off from east Beach, run through east Soap Lake, cruise out to county roads for a bit, then back into the South side, and downhill towards lakeside neighborhoods. Aft er views along the lake, make your way back to the east Beach fi nish line party. The 5K is a similar route, simply shorter in distance.

AWARDS: 1st overall Male and Female fi nishers will receive an extra special award; all fi nishers will receive a medal! If you want more cool prizes, complete all the ULBFIT races and we will honor you for your awesome achievements at the end of the series!

BLOOMIn’ WARM UP 5K OR 10KSaturday, April 13 2013 9:00 AM • Soap Lake, WA

2013 RACE SCHEDULERegister online at ulbfi t.com

MARCH 23RD not too Sti nkin’ Cold to run 5K & 5 Mile April 13th Bloomin’ Warmup 5K & 10K JUNE 15TH Run into Summer 5K & 12K JULY 13TH not too Sti nkin’ Hot to run 5K & 10 Mile AUGUST 10TH Run with the guys Prostate Race 5K, 10K & half Marathon SEPTEMBER 14TH DU it for the girls! Men & Women do a duathlon to fi ght breast cancer.NOVEMBER 2ND 2nd Annual veteran’s Day 5K & 10K

For more informati on please call 360-780-0900, visit ULBFIT.COM or email Christi ne@ulbfi t.com.

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Ladies’ Day Out with Vincent van GoghAges: 14 years and older (Adults Too!)Date: Saturday, March 23, 2013Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pmLocation: MAC Classroom, 401 S. BalsamCost: $20 per person, MAC Members $18Instructor: Kathaleen McFarland, M.Ed.Limit: 24Come for a relaxing morning of artist background andhands-on painting. Bring a friend or make some newones, while exploring the colorful world of van Gogh. Wewill study and paint one of his famous sunfl ower paintings.No experience necessary and you will leave with your ownwork of art! Spring Break Fastpitch CampAges: K - 8th gradeDates: April 1, 2 & 3, 2013 - Monday - WednesdayWhere: MLHS Varsity Practice FieldTimes: 12:00 - 2:00 pmInstructor: Dave Gregory, MLHS Coach & StaffCost: $30.00 per personParticipants will be taught the basics of fastpitch softballwhich include: hitting, fi elding, throwing and base running.Please bring your own equipment including tennis shoesand cleats, if you have them. Spring Break Baseball CampAges: 10 - 14 years oldDates: April 1 & 2, 2013 - Monday & TuesdayWhere: MLHS Baseball FieldsTimes: 9:00 - 11:30 amInstructor: Quintz Whitaker, MLHS Coach & StaffCost: $25.00 per personParticipants will be taught the basics of baseball whichinclude: pitching, catching, infi eld, outfi eld and hitting.Please bring your own equipment including tennis shoesand cleats, if you have them. Like us on Facebook:www.facebook.com/Moses-Lake-Parks-Recreation

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Great finds and happy smiles were a large part of the event last year.

Vintage, antique, repurposed and handcrafted goods from Pacific Northwest vendors. Call the girls, bring the truck and set the hubby up in the beer garden.

You don’t want to miss this amazing shopping experience. Hand selected vendors will share their unique treasures and handcrafted items at this one day faire. Come enjoy the market and the Okanogan! Linger in the Blue Ribbon Bar and eat scrumptious Breadline Cafe catering.Always the last Saturday of April!

LocationOkanogan County Fairgrounds, 175 Rodeo Trail Road, Okanogan, WA. The Vintage Faire will take place at the Okanogan County Fairgrounds. This is a charming site that has a rich history of entertaining crowds and drawing people. The show will take place in a large barn style building. There is ample parking and RV hookups are available at the fairgrounds.

AdmissionPre-sale $3, at the Faire $5.

Payment MethodsDifferent vendors will accept different types of payment, it is completely at their discretion. As of today there is no atm on site so be sure to keep that in mind as you make plans to attend the faire.

Dining at the ShowFood and drink is available from handpicked culinary vendors. We will also have a mimosa/beer garden this year so bring your id and plan to have a little libation while shopping.

Dining Before and After the ShowThe Breadline Café is the official restaurant of The Vintage Faire. This café offers nearly 30 years of experience in quenching appetites. Amid the clank of pots and pans and the blur of busy knives, the Breadline cooks turn out wonderful and original home-style cuisine. You can find The Breadline Cafe at 102 South As, Omak, WA.

LodgingWe recommend staying at the Best Western Peppertree Inn. They are located on Hwy 97 in Omak, about ten minutes from the Faire site. We have set up a group rate with the hotel and if you mention “Vintage Faire” when making your reservation

you will receive this discounted rate. There are also RV spots available at the Okanogan County Fairgrounds. These are by far the most convenient option for lodging near the faire. These spots can be reserved by calling the fairgrounds directly: 509-422-1621.


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I mpact Dance Project is a group of local, experienced dancers and teachers which exists to excite and educate its audiences about the art of dance through high quality

performances showcasing many styles of dance. Through these performances, as well as outreach programs to youth, Impact Dance Project works to inspire creativity and enrich the artistic community of the Columbia Basin. Impact Dance Project was formed in the hearts of several local dance teachers desiring to continue in their passion for performing great art and to create more opportunities for young dancers in the Columbia Basin. Impact Dance Project (IDP) is comprised of seven company members: Kerry Aronsohn, Rosalie Black, Naomi Hanvey, Kristen Kallstrom, Hannah Liengang, Krista Rustin (also IDP’s Director) and Lacey Stowers. IDP also boasts one Junior member, Kristal Smith, and one Student Apprentice, Sariah Aronsohn. Company members are all passionate, seasoned dancers with college, professional, and/or teaching experience, invited after audition. Junior membership is held by post high school students of dance, invited after application and audition. The Student Apprentice position is held by a high school student of dance, invited after application, interview and audition to join IDP for one season. Impact hopes to include more than one Student Apprentice in future seasons. If interested in applying as a Company Member, Junior Member or Student Apprentice for our upcoming season, look for applications and information on our facebook page (facebook.com/ImpactDanceProject) in April. Collaboration with local businesses, schools, and individuals is the foundation of Impact Dance Project as we seek to “enrich the artistic community of the Columbia Basin”. Impact Dance Project’s goals are to serve our community by making dance accessible to people of all social and economic backgrounds, to inspire the community and fellow dancers alike with seasonal and high quality performances of different dance styles, and to provide free and affordable dance workshops. These goals will be met through a Student Sponsorship Fund, auditions and adjudications, free community events, and quality performances in Moses Lake and the surrounding areas.

“Visions”, Impact Dance Project’s debut performance, as a part of Columbia Basin Allied Art’s new performance category “Emerging Talent”, was inspired by Rian Creighton’s interpretation of music related to dreams. Rian Creighton has been studying and teaching at Elite School of Dance in Puyallup, WA since she was three years old. In 2008, she obtained a Bachelor’s of Fine Arts, in Dance, from Cornish College of the Arts, in Seattle, WA, and performed pieces choreographed by Alex Little, Bill Evans, Christy McNeil, and Deborah Wolf. Since then she has been the lead teacher/choreographer, at Elite School of Dance. Rian also auditioned for the hit TV show “SYTYCD” and made top 35 girls! For the past two years, Rian has been assisting at West Coast Dance Explosion regionals and national tours, as well as traveling to Moses Lake to offer workshops for local students. Currently Rian is touring with New York City Dance Alliance. She is the lead choreographer for Visions, though all IDP members have contributed choreography to the show. As a part of our Mission Statement, young dancers from Moses Lake’s dance studios were invited to audition for a chance to perform with Impact Dance Project. Rian Creighton, Lacey Stowers, and Kerry Aronsohn choreographed pieces to showcase these young ladies talent as up and coming dancers. We are very proud of the hard work these students have put into the show. They are the reason Impact Dance Project exists. Impact is committed to bringing an unprecedented level of opportunity and education to the Columbia Basin, but as a newly developed pre-professional dance project, IDP is supported by local sponsors including, Jerry Radach, Central Washington Asphalt, Argus Insurance Inc., Big Bend Ag Appraisals, Moses Lake Sports Physical Therapy, and Dr. Craig Talbot. Our generous sponsors make it possible to plan a great season of performances and events, as well as help us to establish our Student Sponsorship Fund. Sponsors of all levels will be highlighted at Impact Dance Project events throughout the season. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor this season please contact Krista Rustin, Director of Impact Dance Project, at [email protected] and help us fulfi ll our mission for the arts in the Columbia Basin.

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