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SL MAN INJURED IN MOTORCYCLE-CAR COLLISION

SOAP LAKE — A Soap Lake man suffered significant head trauma following a motorcycle collision with a passenger car Sunday afternoon, local police reported.

Geoffrey Timm, 36, was riding westbound on East Main Avenue at a high rate of speed when his 1983 Honda XR350 struck the side of an eastbound 2008 Ford Focus driven by Tobias Lindgren, 22, who was making a left turn onto North Fern Street, according to an SLPD press release.

Timm, who was not wearing a helmet, was injured after being ejected off the motorcycle. He was airlifted to an unspecified out-of-county hospital and was reportedly in an intensive care unit, the statement said.

The collision was reported around 1:30 p.m. on Sunday. Police said the intersection is located at the crest of a hill on East Main and an investigation showed the motorcycle was traveling “at a very high rate of speed” that exceeded the posted speed limit of 25 mph.

YOUTH FISHING DERBY SATURDAY AT OASIS PARK

EPHRATA — The Ephrata Lions Club’s annual Youth Fishing Derby is scheduled for Saturday, April 18, from 6-8 a.m. at Oasis Park’s Ping Pond.

The event is free and open to kids ages 14 and younger. There is a three-fish limit. Adults can help their children bait hooks, but youngsters are expected to reel in and land their catch unaided.

Prize-winning trout will be determined by length, with weight as a tiebreaker. In addition to a grand prize, awards will be presented to the top placers in three age groups: 7 and younger, 8-11, and 12-14.

Catches must be brought to the judging area by 8 a.m. to be measured and tagged, with prizes awarded shortly afterward.

For more information, call Bill Sangster at 750-4196.

SCHOOL BOND LISTENING SESSION, SURVEY

EPHRATA — Citizens can share their thoughts about the Ephrata School District’s $75 million construction bond proposition that was rejected by voters during a Feb. 10 special election.

 District superintendent Ken Murray will host a listening session for community members on Wednesday, April 22, from 6-7:30 p.m. in the Ephrata Middle School library.

The public can also provide input via an online survey through Sunday, April 19. All responses will be anonymous.

“Feedback will be used to better understand community perspectives and will be shared with an expanded Facility Study Group as it reconvenes this spring,” the district said in an announcement.

The survey asks participants whether they voted in the February election and, if so, what factors influenced their decision to support or oppose the measure. Questions are posed about tax rates, project costs, length of the bond, proposed school locations, prioritization of which schools to renovate or replace, how well the overall bond proposition was understood, and other thoughts.

BBCC TO HOST 33^rd JOB & CAREER FAIR

MOSES LAKE — Big Bend Community College will host the 33rd annual Job and Career Fair on Thursday, April 23, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the ATEC Building’s Masto Conference Center, 7611 Bolling St. NE.

More than 60 employers and organizations are expected to participate in the free event, which is open to students and community members. Job seekers are encouraged to dress professionally and bring copies of their resumes.They will have an opportunity to explore career pathways, make professional connections, and learn about opportunities in the region’s diverse industries and businesses.

The fair is a longstanding partnership coordinated by Big Bend Community College with Washington State Employment Security, OIC of Washington, the Department of Services for the Blind, Washington State Department of Social and Health Services/DVR, SkillSource, and Columbia Basin Job Corps.

“Each year, this event continues to grow, and it reflects the strong partnerships we have with local employers and organizations that are committed to strengthening our workforce,” said Alissa Scriven, Career Pathways Coordinator at BBCC.  “It’s a unique opportunity for students and community members to have real conversations with employers and explore what’s possible right here in our region.”

Scriven said a DSHS mobile office bus will be on site with information regarding cash, medical, and food benefits. “It truly turns the Job and Career Fair into a one‑stop resource for anyone looking to take their next step,” she said.