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    This was the question the apostle Paul asked to a group of believers whom he came across in the countryside. This was a very valid question. Some believers have thought they automatically receive the Holy Spirit baptism upon the confession of their faith in Christ. They have become faithful as followers of Christ with prayer and study of God's word with a genuine desire for the things of God.

    “Little Miss” Queen and her court


    Pictured: The “Little Miss” Queen and her court: Mercedes Villa, (left), Alexis Villa, Gabriella Gamet, Shyan Beebe and “Little Miss- 2008 Queen” Mercedes Arandas.

    2008 St. Peter Claver Queen


     Pictured: The “2008 St. Peter Claver Queen” is Laura Romero, a sophomore at Wapato High School, who raised $3,576 for the parish.



    TOPPENISH — The total number of entries for this year’s Central Washington Junior Livestock Show were down about 10 percent from last year, according to figures from show board member Peggy Cuilliers.

    Pictured: Gracie Wiersma, of Outlook, calms her steer, Patrick. She said she is in the Lower Valley Livestock club, and this is her second year raising a steer for the show.


    Granger FFA Club is big on pigs for CWJLS
    GRANGER — Austin and Emily Carpenter and Janae Klarich have a lot in common other than membership in the Granger FFA Club.