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Dorothy Forgey - Celebrating 100 years

By: Katherine Trowbridge

February 29, 2024

Dorothy Forgey was joined by family and friends at a celebration of her 100th year of life on Saturday, Feb. 11. Dot, as she is affectionately called by her grandchildren, wasn't in favor of the celebration and told her daughter so. Despite her reluctance, she was excited to see many who came and expressed her gratitude to all who came to celebrate with her.

Guests shared a variety of memories with us from her days as a waitress at the Golden Harvest and Hazy’s to her days as a bus driver, her kind heart, and her sense of humor.

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The Franklin County Graphic (FCG) newspaper opened in 1954 under founding editor Dave Adams to fulfill the need for community news. Today, it continues as a locally owned and operated, weekly source of community news and information across Franklin County.

Papa Ray’s Welcomes new owners as Robinson’s bid a fond farewell to customers

January 4, 2024

By: Katherine Trowbridge

Ray Robinson proudly hands over the reins to brothers Gary (l) and Kanwardeep Singh (r).

Ray and Rachel Robinson and their family have turned over the reins of namesake restaurant to the Singh brothers, Kanwardeep Singh (Singh) and Gary Singh. The Robisons expressed, “We really feel like they’ll be a great addition to the community. They are some of the nicest people you’ll ever meet.”

Singh shared their passion and excitement for this new venture the brothers are stepping into. They had been looking at operating a local small business and found this opportunity. Singh loves to cook and brought his brother along on this new venture.

The brothers came to America, 13 years ago, from Panjabi in Northern India. Their homeland is very much like our farming community. The farms mostly grow potatoes and vegetables there. Their family heritage is in farming.

They had been living in Seattle, and managed a couple 7-11 stores there but longed for community. Singh moved to Moses Lake in 2023 as an opportunity opened up for his wife, who is in the medical field, to further her education at Big Bend Community College. The couple also has a young daughter. Gary is looking to purchase a home in Connell and integrate himself in the community.

For fans of Papa Ray’s, you will be excited to hear their goal is to keep the restaurant and menu items and the name as is. They have no intentions of changing what Ray has built and look forward to honoring his legacy by keeping the name intact. Although, the brothers shared they did add a little bit of themselves by bringing in an Indian style “Tandoori Pizza” which is a curry style pizza. They also added the “loaded shotgun” which is all the flavors of Papa Ray’s menu in one pizza. The brothers are also in the process of obtaining a liquor license so they can add beer and wine to the menu.

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Franklin County Graphic / News - 01/03/2024

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Harvest In Bloom Market OCT 14

Event by In Bloom Boutique

Connell, Washington

Duration: 5 hr

Saturday, October 14, 2023 from 10am-3pm.

In Bloom Boutique invites you to join us for our first annual HARVEST IN BLOOM Market.

FACEBOOK Event Page (press here)

This vendor market will be held on our century-old family farm located at 120 Paradise Rd, Connell, WA. (Look for the red barn!)

Shop from the very BEST vendors of our community, from clothing & home decor to pumpkins, plants, & flowers. Be sure to take a class (or two!), pamper yourself with a spa treatment & stay for lunch!

Visit https://yourinbloom.com/events-classes for all the details & to register for classes.

News / What's Going On - 09/14/2023

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C Street Vault, aka Old Legion Building progress

New trusses arrived this week for the C Street Vault, aka Old Legion Building. Demo inside is making progress too thanks to our helpers this week: Brandon Schouviller, Tucker Loeber, Penelope Hathaway, Levi Danz, Shelly Harper and Connie Heider Koch.

Thank you to the following who have donated this past week: Helen Tobin, Ella Mae Hudlow Hudson, Eppich Grain, Community First Bank, Rande Gjerstad, B&R Aerial Crop Care, 395 Farms (Hart), Karla Hays and Bob and Connie Koch. Without all of you, this building would be soooo SAD!

We still need lots of help! Our community is amazing. Please send donations to POBox 1185 Connell Wa 99326

News / What's Going On - 08/22/2023

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Joshua Snyder Photography - Starfield

I went out Saturday night northeast of Connell, Washington hoping for a fantastic viewing of the Perseid meteor shower. After about an hour of continuous shooting with little to show for it, my patience waned and I moved on to more fruitful subjects. Thankfully with a nearly new moon and only slightly smoky skies, the Milky Way was highly visible.

Joshua Snyder Photography is in Connell, WA

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News / What's Going On - 08/17/2023

Hart dominates 3-way Connell council race

Preston Hart has a commanding lead in the Aug. 1 primary election race

City Council / City of Connell / Franklin Connection / News - 08/01/2023

Hart leads Primary vote for Connell City Council

August 1, 2023

By: Katherine Trowbridge

The Franklin County Auditor's Office began the official vote count for the August 1 Primary Election to determine which two candidates would move onto the General Election ballot for Connell City Council, Position 5.

As votes were tallied it quickly became clear that Preston Hart led the vote. His tally at the end of the day was 108 votes or 51.92 percent. However, it may be a few days before voters know who will join him on the Nov. 7 General Election Ballot.

Candidates, Patrice Hebel and Stephanie Hallman are currently tied at 23.08 percent each.

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Franklin County Graphic / News - 08/01/2023

Former Miss Connell to compete in Miss Tri-Cities

Miss Connell 2022, Kylie Glendenning, a 2023 Connell High School graduate will be competing this Saturday, July 22 for the title of Miss Tri-Cities.

Glendenning shared, “Through Miss Tri-Cities I’ve been able to earn scholarships to afford my masters degree in clinical mental health counseling to one day work with sex-trafficked survivors. I’ve even gotten the opportunity to partner with Mirror Ministries and fundraised restorative care packages for sex-trafficked survivors."

Glendenning, pictured, delivering care packages to Mirror Ministries [a local organization that helps victims of sex trafficing]. Community service is a part of the Miss Tri-Cities experience.

Miss Tri-Cities is hosted by the Tri-Cities Water Follies Association. The program offers over $20,000 in scholarships.

Miss Tri-Cities is celebrating it's 63rd year as part of the Miss America Organization. The title bearer will move on to the Miss Washington competition.

Miss Tri-Cities strives to inspire and motivate the accomplishments and personal achievements of these young women to reach their educational goals and dreams. The organizations website shared, "Opportunities are provided for young women to expand a quest for knowledge and acquire skills to better equip them for future success."

Glendenning (red) pictured with her fellow contestants in their evening gowns (above).

Glendenning added, "I’m excited to represent my family, my local community and my faith on Saturday.”

You must purchase your tickets soon in order to attend the competition held on Saturday, June 22 from 7:00 to 10:00pm. Both the Miss Tri-Cities and their teen program will be held at Kennewick High School. Tickets must be purchased by Friday at midnight. Tickets can be purchased online at the https://misstricities.org/events/ordering-tickets.html .

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Franklin County Graphic / News - 07/20/2023

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