LIFE IN THE NORTHWEST (last 7 stories)

WSU/Master Gardeners-- July garden brims with life - What to do in the July garden ... * Set your alarm and get up with the birds to avoid that middle of the day heat in July. It's a good time to walk around your yard and take stock of what is going on. Check how things are growing and don't forget to look ...MORE...
Yakima teen mom finds strength from within - Jennifer Kerney was 17, a senior at Eisenhower High School when she learned she was expecting twins. Kerney was afraid and didn't know what to do. She worried about how people would react. She als...MORE...
07/05/09 Volunteer Opportunities - Here are this week's volunteer needs in the Yakima Valley: * IN-HOME HELP: Volunteer Chore Services is looking for volunteers to help provide basic in-home assistance to low-income elders and adults with disabilities to enable them to live safely and in...MORE...
Living between the lines - For girls who grew up inhaling the infield, who learned to squint into the setting sun when a fly ball sails out to center and who measure time in innings instead of hours, softball is something that's hard to give up...MORE...
06/28/09 Volunteer Opportunities - Here are this week's volunteer needs in the Yakima Valley: * RESPITE ADULT CARE: The Respite Adult Day Center is looking for enthusiastic, caring, responsible individuals to be program aides. Volunteers would provide one-on-one assistance with elderly...MORE...
06/21/09 Volunteer Opportunities - Here are this week's volunteer needs in the Yakima Valley: * MENTORS NEEDED: Juvenile Rehabilitation Administration Mentor Program is looking for mentors to pair up with juvenile offenders to help them have a successful re-entry into their community. Men...MORE...
This year, we're celebrating Family's Day - Father's Day will take on a whole new dynamic for me this year. There will be plenty to celebrate. Plenty to reflect on. And plenty to be thankful for. Last week, my nephew, Anthony, came to live with us. His father, my older brother, Gary, died of cancer...MORE...
FAMILIES (last 7 stories )

06/29/09 Senior Lunch menus - Older American Nutrition Program (Call 574-2200 the day before by 4 p.m. to register for lunch.) Today: Taco salad, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, refried beans, apple, cookie. Tuesday: Barbecue chicken, scalloped potatoes, mixed vegetables, orange, brownie....MORE...
06/21/09 Senior Lunch Menu - Older American Nutrition Program (Call 574-2200 the day before by 4 p.m. to register.) Monday: Baked chicken, Chantilly potatoes, succotash, mixed fruit, cookie. Tuesday: Macaroni and cheese, green beans, coleslaw, pineapple, muffin. Wednesday: Baked ha...MORE...
Role model responsibility: Little kids look up to big kids - I remember a few years back when some NBA player got all upset after his bad behavior was pointed out, along with the fact that kids looked up to him. He was a role model. "I don't want to be a role model," he retorted. Too bad. The fact is that like it...MORE...
06/14/09 Family Chuckle: Just don't let me volunteer to call the shots - I recently read an inspirational magazine article about women bettering the world with their work as volunteer leaders. It reminded me of my own efforts. In fact, it reminded me so strongly that I snorted "Hah!" and threw the magazine across the room. The...MORE...
06/14/09 Senior Lunch Menus - Older American Nutrition Program (Call 574-2200 the day before by 4 p.m. to register for lunch.) Monday: Chicken Caesar salad, tomatoes, peaches, rolls, pistachio pudding. Tuesday: Beef stew, tossed green salad, grapes, cookie. Wednesday: Chicken tetraz...MORE...
06/07/09 Senior menus - Older American Nutrition Program (Call 574-2200 the day before by 4 p.m. to register for lunch.) Monday: Spaghetti, mixed vegetables, coleslaw, applesauce, cookie. Tuesday: Chef's salad, turkey, ham, egg, cheese, tomatoes, pears, pudding. Wednesday: Gro...MORE...
Have a safe trip -- coming and going and on vacation - The countdown is on in many households because for a lot of children summer means one thing -- vacation! Whether traveling to Disneyland or Grandma's house, having fun on vacation is always in the plans. But to help make sure good times are had by all, pa...MORE...
BIRTHS

12/30/08 Birth announcements - Births Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital RODRIGUEZ-HERNANDEZ -- To Esteban Rodriguez and Vanessa Hernandez of Wapato, a daughter, Alyssa Marie Rodriguez, 6 pounds, 14 ounces, at 2:10 p.m., on Dec. 23, 2008. Grandparents are Monico and Elvira Hernandez and J...MORE...
9/14/08 Facts and records - Births Sunnyside Community Hospital LEWIS -- To Rachel and John D. Lewis of Sunnyside, a son, Dylan Jett Lewis, 8 pounds, 12 ounces, at 5:55 p.m. on Sept. 3, 2008. MORALES -- To Lisa and Jaime Morales of Grandview, a son, Aidan Martin Morales, 6 pounds,...MORE...
09/12/08 Births - STROUD -- To David Joseph and Shonna Lee (Grove) Stroud of Yakima, a daughter, Abigail Lee Stroud, 7 pounds, at 4:55 a.m. on Aug. 26, 2008. Grandparents are Ron and Chris Grove of Yakima and Joan McEdward of Vancouver, W...MORE...
09/06/08 Facts and records - Births Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital MACKEY-BUTLER -- To Charlie Matthew Mackey and Amber Marie Butler of Yakima, a daughter, Charlee Marie Mackey, 5 pounds, 11.1 ounces, at 11:37 a.m. on Aug. 30, 2008. RANGEL -- To Israel Rangel Lopéz and Mari...MORE...
08/30/08 Birth announcements - Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital CAVASOS-FARIAS -- To Justin Micheal Cavasos and Gabriela Farias of Grandview, a son, Justin Gabriel Farias Cavasos, 4 pounds, 13.2 ounces, at 11:35 a.m. on Aug. 24, 2008. Grandparents are Imelda Cortez and Louis and Biatris...MORE...
08/29/08 Birth announcements - Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital NTUNEZ-CERVERA -- To Esteban N. Antunez-Torres and Mary Cervera of Yakima, a daughter, Stephanie Antunez-Cervera, 7 pounds, 5 ounces, at 10:02 a.m. on Aug. 20, 2008. Grandparents are Sara Hernandez of Toppenish and Cornel...MORE...
8/14/08 Birth announcements - Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital LEINGANG-MOSS -- To Robert James Leingang Jr. and Miranda Lynn Moss, Selah, a daughter, Sarenadez Alexus Leingang, 6 pounds, 14.5 ounces, 2:46 a.m., Aug. 6, 2008. Gradparents are Don Moss, Pam Woods, Robert Leingang...MORE...