By Stacy Swenson
Tiffany Fawn Walker will have her photography featured Feb. 10-March 9 at Guerra’s Coffee Company, 1829 S. 1st St Number B in Sunnyside. An artist reception will be held at Guerra’s on Feb. 10 from 5-9 p.m.
Tiffany was born and raised on the Satus. Her parents are Kevin and Pamela Walker and she has two brothers Kevin and Ryan. “God and my family are the two things I attribute my talent and any success to, “Walker said.

By Stacy Swenson
As a horse drawn carriage leaves the Valley Hills Funeral Home in Zillah, family and friends pull in behind it for the short ride to the Zillah cemetery. One family member comments, “He was a wonderful man and deserves this fitting tribute with the horses and carriage.” This is exactly why David Humpherys Jr., a third generation funeral director, had a carriage custom built.
“I thought the horses and carriage would be a way to give something back to the communities we serve. It’s something special we have available when families come in to make funeral arrangements, Humpherys explained. “The cost of the carriage is included in packages we offer, it’s not an added fee. It is available at our three locations, Yakima, Zillah and Sunnyside.”

Joe Hampton photo
Granger's Andrew Reddout hangs in the air as he lays the ball up between three Goldendale players in Tuesday's league game.

Naches Valley 70, Granger 65
Granger lost a close one in overtime Saturday evening.  Facing the Naches Valley Rangers, the Spartans went into the locker-room down 28-19 at halftime.  Granger came back to tie the game at the end of regulation play as Esau Cervantes scored the hoop to send the contest into overtime The Rangers turned out to be the stronger team outscoring Granger 16-11 in the extra period of play.  Andrew Reddout from Granger was high point man with 28 points
Toppenish 77, Othello 46
The Wildcats took control of their home court against the visiting Othello Huskies. Ahead by three heading into the second half, Toppenish burst past the huskies outscoring them 24-10 in the third quarter.   Kyle Jamison had a game high 24 points, Randy Isadore netted 17 points, and Sal Gudino pitched in 12 points to push Toppenish’s record to a league leading (12-2) and (13-3) overall.
Wapato 69, Quincy 46
The Wolf Pack defeated the Quincy Jacks. Wapato jumped out to a 29-20 at the half.  The Wolves didn’t look back as they continued with the same effort they had in the first two quarters to outscore Quincy 69-46 as the final buzzer sounded. Wapato’s Ozzie George racked up a double-double with 21 points and 10 rebounds. Shawn Craig chipped in 17 points and Gibby Patterson added 13 points.  The win pushes Wapato’s record to 10-4 league ad (11-5) overall.  
White Swan 64, Warden 50
The White Swan Cougars are a force to be reckoned with. The Cougars, who were visiting home-court Warden, pushed their undefeated record in the league to (7-0) defeating Warden 63-26. White Swan’s Lawrence Fiander had a game high 27 points, while Johnny Zuniga helped out with 12 points. 
Naches Valley 70, Granger 65
Granger lost a close one in overtime Saturday evening.  Facing the Naches Valley Rangers, the Spartans went into the locker-room down 28-19 at halftime.  Granger came back to tie the game at the end of regulation play as Esau Cervantes scored the

By Bethany Carpenter
Director Toppenish Chamber of Commerce/Toppenish Mural Society

Get to know one of the Chamber’s newest board members Derrick Yu.

-Where do you work and what is your job title?
I work at Toppenish Community Hospital as the hospital’s administrator

-How long have you worked in Toppenish?
About one year

-Where did you move here from?
New Mexico

-What are some of your hobbies and things you enjoy?
I read a lot. I also enjoy cooking and creating new recipes.

-Why did you decide to join the Toppenish Chamber?
I am very interested in the economic development of Toppenish and the growth of small businesses. As a Chamber board member, I would like to see local business leaders come together to plan and encourage growth.

 -What do you like most about Toppenish?
The people of course! The valley is beautiful. The weather is great. But the people are kind, generous and most considerate.

-What would you like to see the Chamber accomplish in this new year?
I would like to see more local business join the Chamber. I am surprised that several large local businesses are not yet Chamber members. To me this is discouraging because the Chamber does a great job in promoting the community and local businesses to all who visit or live here.