Stories for November 2004

November 30, 2004 8 p.m.

County approves natural gas exploration

Company may start work this week

November 30, 2004 8 p.m.

Patricia Waslawski, 54, passed away at her home in Centralia, Wash. on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2004.

Born into an Air Force family in Breeze, Illinois, she traveled to different bases in Alaska, Wyoming, Texas, England, Mississippi and Washington.

November 30, 2004 8 p.m.

Elbert L. (Bill) Schrodt Jr.

Elbert L. (Bill) Schrodt Jr., of Warden, Wash., passed away on November 24, 2004 from a long fight with lung cancer. He was born to Elbert L (Bill) Sr. and Bernice Schrodt on December 6, 1937 in Iowa City, Iowa.

November 30, 2004 8 p.m.

Man makes first appearance on attempted murder charge

EPHRATA — A 20-year-old transient man who told police he stabbed a motel manager because he talked to him through the motel room walls made his first appearance in Superior Court on Monday.

November 30, 2004 8 p.m.

Packers 45, Rams 17

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Another game, another milestone, another record for Brett Favre.

November 30, 2004 8 p.m.

Holmgren looks to '88 Niners for hope after blowout

KIRKLAND, Wash. (AP) — One day after his worst defeat in six seasons with the Seattle Seahawks, Mike Holmgren linked this year's team to the Super Bowl champion San Francisco 49ers of 1988-89.

November 30, 2004 8 p.m.

No decorations this holiday, time to improvise

You wouldn't think so, but gift-wrapping ribbon and spent shotgun shells make excellent Christmas decorations.

November 30, 2004 8 p.m.

New Moses Lake wrestling coach settles into his role

MOSES LAKE — Nathan Stanley has his own expectations first, everything else is second.

November 30, 2004 8 p.m.

BCS not planning to push Auburn-Utah matchup

If Auburn can't get to the Orange Bowl with an 12-0 record, the Bowl Championship Series has no plans to pair the Tigers with Utah and create a second matchup of unbeaten teams.

November 30, 2004 8 p.m.

Virginia "Ginger" Haring

Virginia Lee "Ginger" Haring, 56, a longtime Moses Lake resident, passed away on the morning of November 24, 2004 at Samaritan Hospital in Moses Lake, Wash. due to a short and courageous battle with lung cancer.

November 30, 2004 8 p.m.

'Moving in the right direction'

Vision 2020 and city officials visit Walla Walla to compare downtown areas

November 27, 2004 8 p.m.

November is national hospice month

One volunteer shares the impact hospice services have on individuals and the community

November 27, 2004 8 p.m.

Rossi's win echoes in Basin

Dems and Reps in area dissect the news from Olympia

November 27, 2004 8 p.m.

Rose's Down Home proprietor finds pleasure in her craft

Bakery opens doors within Chocolate Factory

November 27, 2004 8 p.m.

Lunch Box Plus aims to employ people with disabilities

Business offers sandwiches, dog bones, opportunity

November 27, 2004 8 p.m.

Pacers 106, Timberwolves 102

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indiana Pacers aren't giving up on a season that began with so much promise. Jamaal Tinsley just won't let them.

November 27, 2004 8 p.m.

Virginia L. Haring

Virginia L. Haring, 56, longtime Moses Lake resident, passed away Wednesday, November 24, 2004 at Samaritan Hospital. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel and Crematory, Moses Lake.

November 27, 2004 8 p.m.

Manning tosses 6 TDs in Turkey Day win

Colts 41, Lions 9

November 27, 2004 8 p.m.

Brown cites lost spirit, medical issues, for retiring from Grizzlies

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Hubie Brown said he stepped down as the coach of the Memphis Grizzlies for two reasons: He lost his spirit, and because of medical issues he wants kept private.

November 27, 2004 8 p.m.

Sculpture project picks logo

Plan to bring art to streets set to start in January

November 23, 2004 8 p.m.

A teacher, a friend

MLHS students recognize teacher for his commitment to education and students

November 23, 2004 8 p.m.

Roy is top all-around player for Huskies

SEATTLE (AP) — Brandon Roy always had confidence in his game.

November 23, 2004 8 p.m.

Failed pool still making a splash

Turf wars, management issues cloud the future of swimming in Othello

November 23, 2004 8 p.m.

Patriots 27, Chiefs 19

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — A beaten Trent Green walked across the Arrowhead Stadium turf to shake Tom Brady's hand.

November 23, 2004 8 p.m.

The role of the fan

Herald sports editor

November 23, 2004 8 p.m.

Spurrier set to take over at South Carolina

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Steve Spurrier was hired at South Carolina on Tuesday after the school trustees' executive board approved a seven-year deal worth $1.25 million a season for the former Florida coach.

November 23, 2004 8 p.m.

Mary Ann Tainter

Mary An (Stussy) Tainter, 92, born to Rosina Knoble and John Peter Stussy on November 13, 1912 in Gay Mills, Wisc., passed away Friday, November 19, 2004 at her home. Mary was one of five girls and five boys in her family.

November 20, 2004 8 p.m.

Holtz to retire after season, Spurrier on tap to replace him

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Lou Holtz wanted his South Carolina team to focus on its game against Clemson this weekend.

November 20, 2004 8 p.m.

Zags prepare for regular season opener

SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — In the past six seasons, Gonzaga has been brutal to its Division I college basketball neighbors in the Northwest.

November 20, 2004 8 p.m.

Man admits to death of missing Soap Lake man

EPHRATA — A Moses Lake man serving time at the Walla Walla State Penitentiary has admitted to the homicide of a missing Soap Lake man, according to the Grant County Sheriff's Office.

November 20, 2004 8 p.m.

Big Bend EDC offering quarterly seminars

Experts on hand to help area entrepreneurs

November 20, 2004 8 p.m.

Cougars' scout team leader ending WSU career

PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — This week, Blair Hawkins does an impersonation of Washington running back Kenny James.

November 20, 2004 8 p.m.

Development manager: Moses Pointe rumors are just that

Still no imminent sale on local golf course

November 20, 2004 8 p.m.

Wanapum moves closer in turbine replacement

New machine to increase power, improve fish passage

November 20, 2004 8 p.m.

Highway 26 Corridor project kicks off

Apple Cup week one of the most heavily trafficked for stretch of road

November 19, 2004 8 p.m.

'In the name of all the kids'

The first-ever all-inclusive playground opens at McCosh Park

November 19, 2004 8 p.m.

The Carter family; 100 years in Washington

Herald Columnist

November 19, 2004 8 p.m.

Cannawai; a region, a town, a baseball team?

During the last two weeks or so we have been discussing an area known as Cannawai.

November 19, 2004 8 p.m.

Final votes are in in Grant County

Recount needed in governor's race

November 19, 2004 8 p.m.

Class of 1965 reunion

Herald Columnist

November 19, 2004 8 p.m.

County looks to state for financial help on Eakin and Savoie cases

EPHRATA — Grant County authorities are projecting a high cost with one of their most high-profile murder cases, and are hoping the State of Washington will help them pay those bills.

November 19, 2004 8 p.m.

SuperSonics 79, Nets 68

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — By the time the Seattle SuperSonics had improved the NBA's best record to 8-1, no more than 2,000 people remained in the arena.

November 19, 2004 8 p.m.

Lena Emma Read

Lena Emma Read, 92, Moses Lake resident, passed away Wednesday, November 17, 2004 at LakeRidge Special Care Center in Moses Lake.

November 19, 2004 8 p.m.

A full arsenal for Royal

ROYAL - The Royal football team has something going for it.

November 19, 2004 8 p.m.

John William Myers

John William Myers went to be with the Lord on November 14, 2004 after a brief illness. John was born April 1, 1933 in Dawson, Okla. to Earl and Ethel (Wise) Myers.

November 18, 2004 8 p.m.

GC 5 receives trauma verification license

Both district and MLFD cautiously optimistic about impact on services

November 18, 2004 8 p.m.

Vikings on a mission

Defending Eastern Region champs hope to pull of the four-peat

November 18, 2004 8 p.m.

The starters from whence it began

Nielsen, Pendleton return to Big Bend from the NWAACC runner-up team

November 18, 2004 8 p.m.

Passions, hopes of Soap Lake on display in TV special

Program hits KSPS airwaves with 'good timing'

November 18, 2004 8 p.m.

SuperSonics 103, 76ers 95

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Wide open or contested, the Seattle SuperSonics hit 3-pointers from all over the court.

November 18, 2004 8 p.m.

Joseph P. Kelly Sr.

Joseph P. Kelly Sr., 61, of Grand Coulee, Wash., died at his home on Tuesday, November 16, 2004. He was born in Tacoma, Wash. on November 29, 1942 to John W. and Nona M. (Roark) Kelly.

November 18, 2004 8 p.m.

WSPC, WSU researching alternate uses for potatoes

New projects could mean increased demand for spuds

November 17, 2004 8 p.m.

Eagles 49, Cowboys 21

IRVING, Texas (AP) — Terrell Owens must be running out of material for his touchdown celebrations. Two weeks after mocking Ray Lewis, he reverted to one of his old moves.

November 17, 2004 8 p.m.

Two juveniles arrested in attempted assault

EPHRATA — Two Grant County boys have been booked into the Grant County Youth Center on charges that they were planning to confront another boy with a gun.

November 17, 2004 8 p.m.

John W. Myers

John W. Myers, 71, of Moses Lake, passed away at Samaritan Hospital on Sunday, November 14, 2004.

November 17, 2004 8 p.m.

Manning to start against Falcons

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The wait for Eli Manning is over, and not at the request of the New York Giants ownership.

November 17, 2004 8 p.m.

Surprise! Surprise! Sonics off to 6-1 start

SEATTLE (AP) — Nate McMillan has to pinch himself when he looks at the standings of the NBA's new Northwest Division.

November 17, 2004 8 p.m.

PUD commission approves transponder tags for survival study

EPHRATA — The Grant County Public Utility District will again test its waters next spring to determine how many fish are making their way through the district's two dams.

November 17, 2004 8 p.m.

Elsa Burgett

Elsa Burgett, 94, passed away Sunday, November 14, 2004 at Lakeview Homecare, Moses Lake.

November 17, 2004 8 p.m.

A community Thanksgiving

Students, volunteers and non-profit agencies give thanks by giving back to needy families for upcoming community Thanksgiving dinner

November 16, 2004 8 p.m.

Big Bend is headed for Oregon

First playoff appearance in five years

November 16, 2004 8 p.m.

Richard Henry Stalter

Richard Henry Stalter, 53, passed away suddenly on November 4, 2004 in his Ephrata, Wash. home. He was a former longtime resident of Longview.

November 16, 2004 8 p.m.

Herbert H. Smith

Beloved father, grandfather and husband Herbert H. Smith took the hand of his Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ and went to his eternal rest on Tuesday, November 9, 2004. Herb was born on July 24, 1936 in Denver, Colo. to Harold and Jessie Smith. He was the second of three children.

November 16, 2004 8 p.m.

Royal gives Newport the Jack-attack

Royal running back's five first-half touchdowns powers Knights to next round

November 16, 2004 8 p.m.

Weighing in the factors of holiday health

Small changes in shopping, eating and exercise habits can make all the difference

November 16, 2004 8 p.m.

Mournful Mabton falls to Broncos

Vikings attend fellow student funeral before game

November 16, 2004 8 p.m.

Habitat for Humanity prepares Festival of Trees

Countdown is on for HFH's biggest fund-raiser of the year.

November 16, 2004 8 p.m.

Knight time

Moses Lake men demonstrate historical combat techniques used by medieval knights

November 13, 2004 8 p.m.

Vesta Tanneberg

Vesta Tanneberg, 85, longtime Coulee City resident, passed away Wednesday, November 10, 2004 in Wenatchee.

November 13, 2004 8 p.m.

Moses Lake 'under-represented'

Stephanie McFarland gets invite to 200-free

November 13, 2004 8 p.m.

Sun Devils look to wrap up unbeaten home record

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Seven of the 13 Arizona State seniors playing their final home game Saturday night have a special bond. They are the survivors who sat out a redshirt season as freshmen, then saw the coach who recruited them fired.

November 13, 2004 8 p.m.

Rubber stamping pals aid fight against breast cancer

Money earmarked for local support group

November 13, 2004 8 p.m.

Mystery photos from last week

They were Ritzville hotels: The mystery photos of last week were hotels in Ritzville. The ads appear today as they did in the Pioneer Edition, published by The Ritzville Journal-Times on September 15, 1949.

November 13, 2004 8 p.m.

Ian Dykes

On November 9, 2004, Ian Aubrey Dykes, of Royal City, Wash., went to his eternal rest.

November 13, 2004 8 p.m.

A bridge to the future

Area leaders chip in on future construction of I-90 overpass

November 13, 2004 8 p.m.

Richard J. Valdez

Richard J. Valdez, 41, passed away suddenly on October 6, 2004. He was a loving husband, father, son, brother, brother-in-law, son-in-law, uncle and friend.

November 13, 2004 8 p.m.

Veterans salute their own

EPHRATA — Veterans paused along their parade route Thursday to pay tribute to their own and to all who have lost their lives in service of the United States.

November 13, 2004 8 p.m.

Coulee City business expands into Moses Lake

Manager finds jet ski regulars upon making move

November 13, 2004 8 p.m.

Nuggets 117, Pistons 109

DENVER (AP) — Denver coach Jeff Bzdelik nearly had Carmelo Anthony come off the bench against Detroit.

November 13, 2004 8 p.m.

Second mystery photo

Herald Columnist

November 13, 2004 8 p.m.

Human resources director closes 30-year career

MOSES LAKE — Despite similarities in title, Bob West may be the antithesis of Catbert, the cat in the comic strip series "Dilbert" described as "the evil human resources director." Instead, the director of the city's Human Resources Department was recognized for his wisdom, historical knowledge of Moses Lake and three decades of dedication this week.

November 10, 2004 8 p.m.

EDC fetes future commerce center

'Power center' expected to be open end of June

November 10, 2004 8 p.m.

The end of the road for Warden

Wahluke knocks Cougars from playoffs in shutout

November 10, 2004 8 p.m.

PUD holds hearings on 2005 budget

District plans to add 60 employees next year

November 10, 2004 8 p.m.

Rapid Responder steps up high school security

School and emergency personnel in the Basin anticipate the advantages of new security system

November 10, 2004 8 p.m.

SuperSonics 108, Nuggets 88

DENVER (AP) — A promising, young team came out and played great. Once again, that team was not the Denver Nuggets.

November 10, 2004 8 p.m.

Clarett accuses Ohio State of improprieties; school denies claims

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Former Ohio State star Maurice Clarett accused coach Jim Tressel, his staff and school boosters of arranging for him to get passing grades, cars, and thousands of dollars, including for bogus summer jobs. The school immediately denied the claims Tuesday.

November 10, 2004 8 p.m.

MaAlexandra Rose Masnford

Alexandra Rose Masnford, 12-year old Ephrata resident, passed away Sunday, November 7, 2004 at Columbia Basin Hospital in Ephrata.

November 8, 2004 8 p.m.

Daniel R. Preston

Memorial services for Daniel R. Preston, 63, longtime Moses Lake, Wash. resident and journeyman lineman for Grant County PUD, will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, November 11, 2004 at the Presbyterian Church in Moses Lake with Pastor Mark Bassett officiating.