Upper Columbia Academy's senior class officers Representing Upper Columbia Academy's class of 2006 were, from left: (front row) Karlan Wolfkill, pianist; Aleigh Montgomery, treasurer; Ryan Billington, chaplain; Alice Kravig, chorister; Darcy Sturges, secretary; (back row) Dayton Osborn, histor... Read more
Upper Columbia Academy Honors Retirees During their recent alumni weekend, Upper Columbia Academy (UCA) honored four outstanding professionals who are retiring from Adventist education this year.Phyllis (Starr) Bretsch has served the church for 30 years in various accounting positions ... Read more
Taking a Stand for the Ten Commandments JoAnn and Ron Miller with their son, Colby, (center) took part with other Ritzville Church members in passing out the little booklet Taking a Stand for the Ten Commandments during the Ten Commandments weekend.Even though the Ritzville Company has ... Read more
Protect Your Heart The CHIP Way Art and Elizabeth Keeler, 79 and 83, were the oldest participants in the Coronary Health Improvement Program (CHIP) held April 9 through May 17 at the South Hill Church in Spokane, Wash. They certainly proved that you can be fit at any age, as sta... Read more
Native American Family Honors Upper Columbia Academy Hanging in Upper Columbia Academy’s gymnasium are flags representing all of the states and countries our students have come from over the years. During graduation weekend this year, we added a new flag.Kola Shippentower is the first person from th... Read more
Diamond Lake Couple Baptized Mieczyslaw "Mike" and Mickie Babij were baptized on April 8 at the Newport Church.Mike grew up in Poland as a Roman Catholic and came to America at 21. Mike and his wife Mickie met in 1992 and married in 1996. They moved to Washington because of M... Read more
New Communication Director Joins Upper Columbia Conference Team Upper Columbia Conference has named Garrett Caldwell as the new assistant to the president for communication. Caldwell hails from Laurel, Md., where he has been the Potomac Conference communication director. Caldwell has also served as the Woodbri... Read more
PAA Senior Publishes Baptismal Book Walking the halls of Portland Adventist Academy, one can’t help but notice friendly, outgoing Lizzie Johnson. With her contagious smile and sincere charm, Johnson is a wonderful example of one who walks the walk. Her strong desire to witness God’s... Read more
