Friday, December 31
Vision 2020 to unveil latest plan
Key downtown areas to be decorated with flowers
Christopher Ryan Harper
It was December 20, 2004, a day like most other days, when Christopher Ryan Harper, five years of age, went to be with Jesus.
County adopts 2005 budget no layoffs in 2005
EPHRATA - Following weeks of meetings with county departments, the Grant County Commissioners have adopted a 2005 budget.
Edward Allen Hall
Edward Allen Hall, 83, longtime Firth resident, passed away Wednesday, December 29, 2004 at the home of his close friends, John and Vicki Davidson.
Weight loss program to battle area obesity
Pictures, weight lost will run weekly
The Wahluke Identity
Small school, big issues surrounding culture and sports
New leader for Othello Chamber of Commerce
Chasity Krebs to head entity through 2005
State minimum wage increases by 19 cents
Merchants, agriculture industry impacted
Thursday, December 30
Fog diverts Amsterdam-to-Seattle flight to Moses Lake
283 passengers secured in GCIA terminal during delay
A man of faith and strength
44 years after he began his ministry, Ozell Jackson brings wealth of experience and opinions to Moses Lake
Conley says goodbye to PUD commission
GRANT COUNTY - Mike Conley said that one of his greatest memories in more than a decade as a commissioner on the Grant County Public Utility District was in meeting with elders of the Wanapum who live at Priest Rapids.
New Year's time for reflection, resolution
There's an awful lot of pressure on people these days.
And the next Governor is
Well, your guess is as bad as mine.
Wednesday, December 29
Dorothy J. (Dot) Clemons
Dorothy J. (Dot) Clemons, age 84, entered into rest December 23, 2004 in Spokane, Wash.
Sika deer 'deleterious' under Fish and Wildlife rules
MOSES LAKE — A longtime resident says he is upset over a regulation from the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife saying he is unable to keep the deer he raises.
Lions roar past Tigers
MLCA has three finish in double figures
Stanley likes direction Chiefs headed
The Moses Lake Chiefs beat Pasco 39-38 to secure fifth place in the 32-team Best of the West wrestling duals in Pasco, leaving head coach Nathan Stanley happy with the improvement he sees in his team.
Lack of confidence? Entiat claims blowout on MLCA
MOSES LAKE — The difference between Entiat and Moses Lake Christian Academy was quite clear — experience.
Woman files suit against fire districts, former supervisor
EPHRATA — A Grant County fire fighter and Emergency Medical Technician has filed suit against her former boss, accusing the supervisor of sexual harassment.
Guzman to be evaluated by doctors
Request for examination may take up to three months
Monday, December 27
Snead says goodbye to commission
EPHRATA — When Tim Snead was first sworn in as a Grant County Commissioner in 1992, his son Sam was wasn't even in kindergarten yet.
Japanese Garden strides forward
Purchase of property seeks to include other features to park
Sophie Urbanowicz
Sophie Urbanowicz, 89, passed away December 24, 2004 at Summerwood Alzheimer's Care Center. Her family was there at her side.
Consuelo Tijerina
Consuelo Tijerina, 69, longtime former resident of Moses Lake, Wash., currently in a ministry in Carrizo Springs, Texas, went to be with the Lord on December 22, 2004 at University Hospital in Seattle after a longterm illness.
A tradition of faith
Latino community celebrates Christmas with Posadas
The best gift: Christmas memories
The Christmas season is over, but the leftovers and the pine needles — and hopefully some fantastic memories — remain.
Saturday, December 25
Adolph (Abe) B. Elde
Adolph (Abe) B. Elde, 91 years of age, passed away December 23, 2004 at Lakeridge Care Center in Moses Lake, Wash. He was born in Montana on March 12, 1913 to Sivert and Elida Elde.
A tale of two Mattawas
From 'houses of ill repute' to housing projects, complexion of town changed dramatically over its 50 year history
Lingering lights
Daughter remembered through holiday display in her honor
Lawrence Paul Edinger
Lawrence Paul Edinger passed away December 19, 2004 in Odessa, Wash. He was born on July 30, 1952 in Missoula, Mont. to Reuben and Pauline Middleton Edinger.
There's no business like snow business
Quincy man finds new life post-retirement clearing the streets of the white stuff
MACC board to respond to Deputy Sheriff's Association
By Brad W. Gary
Thursday, December 23
How' bout a hug?
Put down that Sponge Bob tie. You wanna give me a gift this Christmas, give me a hug.
Chestnuts nuked in 15 seconds
MOSES LAKE — Forget that old song about chestnuts roasting on an open fire.
Moses Lake dismantles Southridge on both sides of the ball in 52-20 win
MOSES LAKE — The Lady Chiefs have their coaches on the run.
Search still on for robbers of Royal City bank
ROYAL CITY — The bank robbed by two unknown men in Royal City last week is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to their arrest and conviction.
Moses Lake wins both matches at the Best of the West tournament in Pasco
Moses Lake won both matches at the Best of the West tournament in Pasco Tuesday, beating Hanford 57-11 and Kamiaken 45-25.
One year after mad cow scare, meat business good in Basin
COLUMBIA BASIN — Darrell Oldridge remembers getting a call at home during the holidays last year. A customer had taken a prime rib bought at Oldridge's meat packing plant to the east coast for Christmas.
Louis Bryan
Louis Bryan, 81, longtime Moses Lake, Wash. resident, passed away Monday, December 20, 2004 at his home.
Tuesday, December 21
Try stuffing these gift ideas in Santa's sleigh
Economic development, supermodels top intangible wish list
Cougars win nine straight matches
WARDEN - The road to the state title isn't set in stone yet, but Warden's wrestling team is ready to pave the way.
M.J. (Jim) Pippins
Jim was a longtime resident of Moses Lake, Wash. He passed away at the age of 80, peacefully, at his home on December 16, 2004 with his loving wife, Julie, of 31 years and his longtime dog, Buddy beside him after a courageous battle with cancer.
James Alvin Schmidt
James Alvin Schmidt, 61, longtime Moses Lake resident, passed away Saturday, December 18, 2004 at Samaritan Hospital in Moses Lake.
MLPD, towing companies strike deal
Both sides say they are satisfied with accord
Hi-tech health
COLUMBIA BASIN — Before Elisabeth Gutierrez comes for her doctor's appointment at Columbia Basin Health Association in Othello, her doctor not only knows when her last visit was but what medications she might be taking and any notes made about her health from other physicians. That is because Gutierrez is only one of many patients throughout the Basin and the state of Washington whose patient records are in the process of being transferred to electronic health records (EHR).
Rossi returns as governor-elect
MOSES LAKE — Saying he wanted to fulfill a promise to lead the whole state, Governor-Elect Dino Rossi continued his post-election tour of Washington meeting with citizens at the ATEC building of Big Bend Community College.
A new shepherd for a big flock
Alejandro Trejo is the new Hispanic priest at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church
Friday, December 17
"The nicest people in the world live here,"
Mattawa is surrounded by its own hopes and limitations as it sails through hard times
Commissioners talk to officials about future budget ideas
Proposal could reduce courthouse hours to public
Ernestine Davidson
Ernestine Davidson, 82, of Selah, Wash. and former longtime Moses Lake resident, passed away Tuesday, December 14, 2004 at Garden Village Nursing Home in Yakima.
Equipment design company has roots in Moses Lake
Creation a family affair at Flodin, Inc.
Othello wins wild one
Tie-breaker rule determines Huskies winner over Grandview
Dino Rossi to visit Moses Lake
Former senator's first visit to area as governor-elect Monday evening
Moses Lake bowling in the right frame
MOSES LAKE — Someone other than Berlyn Davis made Moses Lake look dominant at bowling.
Wednesday, December 15
Longview Tracts: 'Challenges and bright spots'
Councilmen look back at their tour of Moses Lake neighborhood.
WSPC working to develop rail car program
ML Chamber adds to list of transportation priorities
Odessa flat against Sprague-Harrington
A three-point third quarter finally did in Odessa as Sprague-Harrington ran away with a 61-40 win Tuesday.
Moses Lake avenges loss
Chiefs walk over Richland, hold off Pasco
Local chapter of Project Linus makes quilts for needy children
MOSES LAKE — When Charlynn Franklin started sewing a blanket for a foster child, she had no idea the impact it would have on her life.
Tuesday, December 14
I quit
That's right. I quit. This job is impossible.
Contractor survives nail-gun shot to chest
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — A Moses Lake man is home recovering after a 2 1/8-inch nail — misfired from a nail gun — was removed from his chest.
The road to quality health care
Health Express Shuttle takes patients to Wenatchee for treatment
Eagle-eyed Audubon Society holding annual bird count Fun event also an exercise in 'citizen science'
MOSES LAKE — If you see a bunch of people standing around with binoculars this weekend, you might want to pause a minute before calling the police to report a bunch of Peeping Toms.
Dolores (Fairbanks) Lewis
Dolores D. (Fairbanks) Lewis, 73, of Palm Desert, Calif., died December 1, 2004 in Rancho Mirage. She was born December 1, 1931 to Maynard and Edna Calbow Bainbridge in Illinois.
Friday, December 10
Historic building seeks facelift
Adams County Courthouse to undergo slight changes in the upcoming years
Late fireworks save Moses Lake
Chiefs rally to earn a split with division-leading Wenatchee
Desperately seeking big dreamers
Small, supportive community looking for infrastructure, year-round jobs
Photo Motions looks at pictures in different light
Hobby 'snowballed' into business, owner says
SuperSonics 107, Mavericks 102
DALLAS (AP) — Rashard Lewis is getting more comfortable with his leadership role with the Seattle SuperSonics. He knows that even if his aim is off early, he has to keep shooting when the game is on the line.
Thursday, December 9
Auditor's office gives ML passing marks
City above board on all audited areas, WSAO says
Steamboats worked the river until 1911
It is difficult for me to imagine riverboats on the Columbia River, but we have featured such photos in this column in the past.
They became the calss of 1965
Mystery photo, left: From the back of the photo: Back row: Lonnie Hart, Jimmie Hammonds, Mike Myer, Ricky Klobucher, Pat Gaffeney, Jimmy Teaball, Leo Carl Beck, Alan Ray Moulton, Randy Balger. Middle row: Kenny Kline, Jimmy Pippens, Mary Jo Hall, Sandra Whitmore, John, Ruth Mann, Dianne Leslie, Terry Brown, Jimmy, Mrs. Chamberlain, Bottom row: Sandra Damitz, Marcella Tainter, Sherry Kate, Judy, Jan, Joan Fadden, Vicky Landen, Patty, Marsha Edwards, Kathy. Wow, that's quite a record for this group. Thanks to Marcella Tainter for sharing. Most of these student were graduates of the Moses Lake High School Class of 1965. We are now planning the 40th class reunion, which will be held next year on Aug. 12 and 13. We are trying to get the word out to all class members, so please pass along the info. The class Web site is:
Private sector members join GCEDC's Japan marketing
County in competition to nab 7E7 subcontractors
One more investment
High school pool adds timing system
Grant County prepares for hand recount in Governor's race
EPHRATA — The third round of counting in the Washington Governor's race begins Monday in Grant County, but officials have already started preparing for that hand recount.
Sam and Ben Hutchinson; tall men in Adams County
Notice how tall Sam Hutchinson is compared to the 6-foot tall cowboys in the photo above. Sam and his brother Ben have been mentioned in the history of Othello. Just how tall was Sam and his brother Ben? The answer next week.
Verna May Hulbert
Verna May Hulbert, a longtime resident of Moses Lake, died Tuesday, December 7, 2004 at her home, surrounded by the love of her family.
Tuesday, December 7
Progress in steroid talks but no deal yet
NEW YORK (AP) — Baseball players and owners have made progress toward toughening rules on steroid testing, a move that would pre-empt congressional intervention.
A hero remembers
Pearl Harbor survivor reminisces 63 years later
Budget forces Soap Lake to tighten up
Drop in revenues, small tax base result in less money
Dallas jumps into NFC chase after stunner in Seattle
SEATTLE (AP) — Bill Parcells told his team over the past two weeks that playoff scenarios can change quickly.
WSP holds weekend DUI patrols
GRANT COUNTY — Even on slick winter roads, Trooper Ryan Raymond has to drive fast to get to the scene of a drunk driver.
Saturday, December 4
Mendoza leaves for Pasco
Community leader engineered Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Wahluke: Education powerhouse
Students and administrators work to improve test scores, provide extracurricular programs and step up use of technology
Yonezawa East project sees the light
Wheels in motion for extension of street across SR 17
Surprising Sonics off to 14-3 start
SEATTLE (AP) — After all the predictions of a dismal season, even the Seattle SuperSonics are surprised by their early success.
Thursday, December 2
Meningitis cases multiply
Health officials report Frontier students recovering, second case of viral meningitis reported in ML
Not mighty anymore
The Mighty Quinn, once a popular spot, remains closed after 2001 fire
Grant County working to finalize preliminary '05 budget
EPHRATA — The Grant County Commissioners started a series of meetings with county departments Wednesday, in an effort to nail down a final number for how much money Grant County employees will be able to work with next year.
