2007 Othello Sandhill Crane Festival

The Othello Sandhill Crane Festival Committee would like to thank all the volunteers and guides for making this Festival such a huge success.  This Festival would not be possible without the knowledge and time commitment you all put in. 

Thank you to the town of Othello and the motel's and restaurant's for your wonderful service you have shown the tourist.  Your service is what brings them coming back for more.

Thank you to all the presenters the day of the Festival.  Your lectures are very informative and well presented.  Thank you to the Ag and Wildlife Guides on the bus tours.  Your knowledge of the Basin is very helpful to educate the public.  

A huge thank you to the Grant Conservation District Staff and the Washington State Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff in Othello.  Without your dedication and resources this Festival would not be as successful.  Thank you Randy Hill and Rick Poetter for taking the time to line up the presenters and tours, your the best.  

Thank you to the Children's Activities, especially Elaine Hill, for making such wonderful activities that keep them coming back for more.  Thank you to the Novelty Committee, especially Will Coats and Ivan Whitney, your commitment is the backbone to this Festival.

Thank you to all the Committee members who volunteer their time throughout the year to make this Festival possible.  Thank you to:  Bob Flores, Randy Hill, Elaine Hill, John Robert Moody, Jane Grant, Sharon Erickson, Dick Erickson, Ivan Whitney, Will Coats, Dixie Fultz, Marie Lotz, Karen Fisher, Don Graham, Kris Robertson, Laura Cooke, Rick Poetter, Amelia Boksenbaum, Gary Fegert, Chris Braunwart, Joyce Lund, Jan Arriola and Dave Goeke.

A HUGE Thank You to all the attendees for the Festival, you make it possible for us to show you the Columbia Basin and the rich wildlife and agriculture we have.  We appreciate your dedication and interest.

Thank you,

Othello Sandhill Crane Festival