Friday, April 29
Eakin apologizes to Sorger family for his involvement
Teen sentenced to 14 years in murder charge
Grow where you're planted
ML students take home trees to plant in celebration of National Arbor Day
NOTICE OF MITIGATED DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Moses Lake issued a Mitigated Determination of Non-Significance (MDNS) under the State Environmental Policy Act Rules (Chapter 197-11 WAC) for the following project:
SUPERIOR COURT, STATE OF WASHINGTON,
COUNTY OF GRANT
Granger routed by Royal
The Royal Knights took down Granger 9-1 on Thursday. Royal had 19 shots on goal and Silvano Ramos had three goals on the night. His first came at the 18 minute mark and was assisted by Juan Salas. The second shot was off a Raul Guerrero assist at the 42nd minute. Ramos' last goal was unassisted in the 50th minute. Other goals were by Raul Guerrero in the 35th minute, Daniel O'Campo in the 37th minute, Quetzal Bustos with an assist by Guerrero in the 46th, Carlos Barajas with an assist by O'Campo in 70th, Evan Barajas assisted by Carlos Barajas in the 71st minute and Evan Barajas assisted by Ignacio Garcia in the 74th.
Farmers Market readies for return
Staple of Moses Lake's warmer months opens next weekend
Taco Shop reopens doors after renovation
Business finds long-lasting success in Moses Lake
Thursday, April 28
South Korea
Editor's note: Columbia Basin Herald editor Erin Stuber was with a delegation of Grant County representatives that recently returned from Gunpo City, South Korea and reported on their visit throughout this week.
Quincy volunteers ready to plant flowers throughout city
QUINCY — In the next few weeks, thousands of red geraniums will flood the town, each one planted by one of a handful of dedicated volunteers.
Jake Eakin admitted guilt
EPHRATA — Jake Eakin, 14, admitted guilt to his involvement in the murder of Craig Sorger in the Grant County Courthouse Thursday morning.
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE
Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq.
Wednesday, April 27
Schawana man pleads not guilty in stabbing
Trial scheduled for June
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY JUVENILE DEPARTMENT
In the Matter of the Welfare of: NO. 04-5-00002-8
Victory!
MOSES LAKE Bill Bertram is a gambling man.
Peggy Green
Peggy Green, 74, of Othello. entered into rest April 23,2005 at her home, with her husband at her side.
Council votes to revamp Third Avenue in ML
No changes set in stone yet Option to come back and tinker still open
PUD 'stand pat' results in Zipp layoffs
Move part of reorganization at utility
Moses Lake dominates Davis
Chiefs score 31 total runs in wins over Pirates
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY
JUVENILE DEPARTMENT
Higinio Martinez Campos
Higinio Martinez Campos, 46, of Moses Lake, went with his heavenly father on April 23, at his home.
Monday, April 25
Treasure Valley steals one from Big Bend
Jackie Martin throws a gem to lead the Chukars over Big Bend in game two
They need to do their job Protesters gather at Neppel Park Saturday in protest of alcohol ban
Most said they feel snubbed by county commissioners on 'last-minute law'
Request for Proposals
The Moses Lake School District is accepting quotes/bids for the construction of a rigid frame metal storage building adjacent to the Lions Field Team Room. The structure will be a minimum of 36ftw x 48ftl, with an 8ft eve height and a 2:12 roof slope. The structure will have one standard personnel door and one 12 ft wide overhead door. The contractor must meet all construction requirements of the City of Moses Lake and will comply with all prevailing wage requirements. Quotes/bids will be accepted at the Moses Lake School District Maintenance Shop Office, 6731 22nd Ave. NE Moses Lake WA 98837 until Friday May 13th 2005 and will be awarded Monday May 16th 2005. Complete specifications can be obtained at the above address from 9am 3pm M-F. Questions concerning the above requirements may be directed by telephone to the Moses Lake School District Maintenance Department at 509.766.2683, 7:30a.m. to 3 p.m., M-F.
Tigers have no luck against Cascade
The Lady Tigers had their first loss since last tennis season Saturday against Cascade, 3-2. In girls singles, Alison Peck, defending state champion, from Cascade defeated Gennisa Bornog (6-4, 6-1) and Caitlyn Evans of Cascade defeated Lydia Hennig (6-2, 6-1). In girls doubles, Webb/Hutchinson, of Ephrata, beat Casper/Espanoza (6-0, 6-4) and Bair/Rattigan of Ephrata defeated Isadore/McComas (6-3, 6-4). Cascade s Boscow/Rise took the other doubles win against Van Huesden/Senn (6-0, 6-4).
NOTICE OF APPLICATION & ISSUANCE OF MDNS:
Notice is hereby given that the Grant County Planning Department has received and found the following land use application to be technically complete as of April 21, 2005 and is ready for processing, public review and comment. A Shoreline Substantial Development Conditional Use Permit and SEPA Application(s) from Walter Topinka to construct the following:
Eyman returns with car tab initiative
MOSES LAKE Tim Eyman, the Mulkiteo watchmaker turned anti-tax crusader, is back with yet one more initiative, although this one is not a new one.
NOTICE OF FILING OF PETITION
FOR ADDITION OF LAND TO
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF
In re: Catherine Elizabeth ) NO. 03-3-00122-4
Have you ever met two siblings who loved each other but could not help but drive each other crazy?
Two siblings who would go to war together but not to the grocery store? Whose family history suggests it would be so easy to be pals but they choose to boo each other instead?
Welcome to Gunpo
Editor s note: Columbia Basin Herald editor Erin Stuber has joined a delegation of Grant County representatives in Gunpo City, South Korea and is reporting on their visit over the course of the week.
Friday, April 22
Schiavo case prompts ML community to hold 'End of Life Choices Seminar' break out: POLST forms can be obtained online, at physician or hospice offices and care facilities
MOSES LAKE — If there is one thing Dorothy Hougan knows for sure, it is that she doesn't want to leave her family with making the decision of what kind of care she should receive in the event of an unexpected illness or injury.
MLHS graduate takes ag awareness message to Basin schools
QUINCY — Pulling out plastic cups, Cocoa Puffs cereal, pudding snacks and plastic spoons, Heather Drader is ready to bring a message of environmental awareness to first-graders at Mountain View Elementary School.
SUPERIOR COURT, STATE OF WASHINGTON,
COUNTY OF GRANT
NOTICE TO MATERIAL SUPPLIERS
Sealed bids plainly marked "Bid for Liquid Asphalt - 2005" will be received by Grant County at the office of the Board of County Commissioners, P.O. Box 37, Grant County Courthouse, Ephrata, Washington 98823, until 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, April 26, 2005 and will then and there be opened and publicly read for supplying the specified materials.
Groups to gather Saturday at sand dunes
MOSES LAKE — Rich Archer says his job won't be complete until he gets his rights back.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION &
MITIGATED DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE
Othello avenges last year's defeat
Jenna Rosenburg hits two run double to clinch win for the Huskies
Thursday, April 21
NOTICE
The State of Washington's DRAFT 2004 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report is available for review and comment by the public as of April 21, 2005. The report describes the activities and accomplishments of the state's HOME Investment Partnership, Housing Opportunities for Persons with HIV/AIDS, Emergency Shelter Grant, and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) programs during the period of January 1, 2004 to December 31, 2004. Comments on the report may be submitted to the Washington State Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development, Community Development Programs, PO Box 42525, Olympia, Washington 98504-2525, Attention: Kristen Carmichael or email to
Agreement enables 2,100-2,500 acres to receive Project water
Need for H20 still outnumbers capacity in sub-area
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Sealed bids will be received by the Public Utility District No. 2 of Grant County at Ephrata, Washington until 2:30 P.M., on May 4, 2005 for Surplus Sale of Cisco Equipment as more fully described in Contract Documents 180-2059R.
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE
Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq.
A week-long visit to Gunpo City, South Korea
Editor's note: Columbia Basin Herald editor Erin Stuber will join a delegation of Grant County representatives in Gunpo City, South Korea and will report on their visit over the course of the next week.
It's not a new idea, nor is it a unanimously popular one. However, it is an idea that, if ignored, may bring serious consequences to the civic life of that city.
Othello wants a new pool.
Nearby accident caused power outage, turning stoplights off at time of collision
MOSES LAKE — Three people were injured in a two-vehicle crash near the intersection of Highway 17 and Grape Drive.
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE
Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq.
The Chiefs commit nine errors to lose doubleheader to the Panthers
MOSES LAKE — Ironically, Moses Lake head coach Ed McNamara was praising his team's defense in the Southridge doubleheader loss as being the main factor for the Chiefs hanging with the Suns.
Sports
Moses Lake matched up against Southridge on Tuesday and won 6 of the 7 matches. In singles Robert Glaeser defeated Nick Ashijan (6-4, 6-4). Patrick Anderson won over Chad Williams (6-1, 6-0). Ben Nye beat Ben Frisk (6-1, 6-1). Tony Holiday defeated Patric Titus (6-0, 6-0).
Wednesday, April 20
STATE OF WASHINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY
Moses Lake pulls off 3-0 win over Walla Walla
MOSES LAKE — A scanty crowd trickled into Lions Field on Tuesday to watch the Chiefs take on Walla Walla in what would become a scrappy soccer match.
Similar ban being considered in Beverly
GRANT COUNTY — Alcohol soon won't have a place at the Moses Lake sand dunes, but authorities said this week that partygoers and alcohol abusers will suffer the brunt of the newly adopted ban.
Bill proposes students who don't pass WASL to take summer school
State WASL testing starts this week, ends May 6
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY
JUVENILE DEPARTMENT
Moses Lake mayor said it could come as early as Tuesday
MOSES LAKE — The experts' words were eloquent: Pedestrian circulation in the city is poor.
C.J. Garza picks up the no-hitter
OTHELLO — C.J. Garza got his first start on the mound for Othello and made the most of the situation.
Sports
The Lady Tigers easily beat Chelan in a head-to-head meet Tuesday, scoring 96 team points. Erin Laughlin took first in the girls 100 hurdles with a time of 18.39 seconds and her teammate Jayneen Jorgenson, took third with a time of 18.60 seconds. In the girls 100 meter dash Sara Price took third with a time of 14.94 seconds. Kayelynn Joachims and Katelyn McDonnell took second and third respectively with times of 5:51.36 and 5:57.94 minutes. In the girls 400 meter Ashley Nelson took first with a time of 65.66 seconds; Sara Price took second with a time of 70.94 seconds. Jayneen Jorgenson took second in the girls 300 meter hurdles with a time of 51.86 seconds and Erin Laughlin took third with a time of 52.92 seconds. In the girls 800 meter Brandi Eloff took first and Emily Frazier took second with times of 2:31.74 and 2:37.87 minutes respectively. Toni Loo took first in the girls 200 meter with a time of 29.64 seconds and her teammate, Erin Laughlin, took second with a time of 29.66 seconds. Kaylee Riley took first in the girls 3200 meter run with a time of 16:19.97 minutes. In the girls 4x200 meter relay, Ephrata took first with a time of 2:00.54 minutes. The Ephrata girls took first in the girls 4x400 meter relay with a time of 4:30.42 minutes. Margie Lou Correll took first in the girls high jump with a cleared height of 5' and Alicia Johnson took third with a cleared height of 4'4". Ephrata swept the girls pole vault with Casey Tate and Mylissa Treftz tying for first with a cleared height of 7'6" and Katelyn McDonnell took third with a cleared height of 7'. In the girls long jump, Emily Lewellyn took first with a distance of 15'7" and Katelyn McDonnell took third with a distance of 13'4". Emily Lewellyn took first in the girls triple jump with a distance of 32'6.75" and Jayneen Jorgenson took second with a distance of 30'7". In the girls discus throw Harmony Belles took second with a throw of 82'11" and Amanda MacDonald took third with a throw of 81'4". Landra Lange took third in the girls javelin throw with a distance of 86'4.5". Harmony Belles took first in the girls shot put with a throw of 28'7" and Landra Lange took second with a throw of 27'4".
Tuesday, April 19
NOTICE OF FILING OF PETITION
FOR ADDITION OF LAND TO
Pool study would cost Othello at least $16K
City to talk to TSE Engineering, hoping to pare price down
Build out breakdown
Second vote in favor of PUD's stand-pat policy does not silence its critics
GRANT COUNTY PLANNING DEPARTMENT
NOTICE OF DECISION
Alcohol banned at dunes
Ordinance goes into effect next month
Madson struggles in win, Anderson solid Moses Lake boys edge Eastmont, girls fall
MOSES LAKE — Patrick Anderson had one delay as rain postponed his match with Alex Merkel by more than 10 minutes.
Monday, April 18
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF
In re: Catherine Elizabeth ) NO. 03-3-00122-4
Notice
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A CLOSED RECORD PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD May 3, 2005 at 11:30 am in the Grant County Commissioners Hearing Room, Courthouse, Ephrata, WA regarding a Plat Alteration to consolidate portions of Block 11, 12, 24 and 25 of the Trinidad Plat, Grant County for applicant Everett L. Brissey. Any interested persons may appear regarding these matters.
Pedro "Pete" Balli
Pedro "Pete" Balli, born April 10, 1923 in Olmito, Texas to Jose M. and Maria Concepcion (Naranjo) Balli, passed away Thursday, April 14 in Moses Lake. He is preceded in death by his parents, 11/2-year-old daughter Leticia Balli and infant son Joe M. Balli.
Chiefs avoid Davis comeback with late second half goal
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake's soccer team avoided a four-game skid Saturday with a 3-2 win over Davis.
Sports
Moses Lake lost both games to Southridge on Friday with identical scores of 2-0. Southridge struck out 27 hitters total during the double header. Moses Lake pitcher, Heather Coulter, struck out 19. Heather Coulter hit 2 for 2 with a double and Jaime Albrant had two hits in the afternoon.
Auditors critical in four areas
GRANT COUNTY — Auditors remained critical of the condition of the Grant County Public Utility District in a final report released by the Washington State Auditor's Office late last week.
Believe it or not, summer is right around the corner.
That statement is perplexing, I know, especially since I had to clear frost off of my windshield once last week, and some of the people in my office swore it was going to snow. Considering we practically had spring-like conditions all winter, it may feel like summer is finally coming.
Mayor says town has not shown contamination
Public workshop held Tuesday in Ellensburg
Wenatchee Valley explodes for eight runs in game two to split with Big Bend
MOSES LAKE — Any security Big Bend felt heading into game two of its doubleheader with Wenatchee Valley was quickly lost in the third inning when the Knights started their scoring spree.
Reauthorization of Head Start programs
MOSES LAKE — Reauthorization of Head Start programs — a process conducted every five years by Congress to evaluate the program — is nothing new to Denise Schmidt, who has worked in the program for several years.
Friday, April 15
Ordinance No. 2199
An ordinance amending Section 18.09.020 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code
STATE OF WASHINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY
Ordinance No. 2200
An ordinance amending Chapter 13.12 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Water and Sewer Rates"
DVDs on PUD and its projects available to public
GRANT COUNTY — On the screen are strands of wheat and fields of onions, and Kathy Kiefer can't help but show some enthusiasm.
NOTICE
Moses Lake- The Grant County Mosquito Control District #1 is continuing with its annual mosquito control services. The biological products Altosid A.L.L. and Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis (b.t.i.) are being used this year in the aerial larviciding program. These products are applied to swamps or other standing water where the mosquito larva are present.
Sports
EPHRATA — Ephrata brought in their starting goalie for a shoot-out and Othello brought in a backup.
Former owner remains on property with catalog, insurance agency
New owner finds work days after losing job at hospital
News03
EPHRATA — Bruce Reim's first experience with the Sunrise Group Home was when he was in high school, as a tutor to other kids who had been placed in the facility.
Status quo could change in a few years
MOSES LAKE — As long as nothing is falling from the sky, there they are. Racket in hand month after month. Battling the wind, the cold, the heat or even the sprinklers from nearby McCosh Park.
Sports
The Warriors played a non-league rematch with Connell Thursday and came out victors, 1-0, in a post-regulation shoot out. Wahluke had 14 shots on goal during regulation but were unable to find the back of the net.
Advertisement for Bids
WELL 7 DRILLING AND TESTING PROJECT
Java joint provides jolt and 'extreme' barista artwork in your cup
MOSES LAKE — The newest coffee shop in town is certainly something like a family affair.
Thursday, April 14
Harley, the Othello Police Department's German Shepherd, retires from K-9 unit
OTHELLO — Menacing, he runs toward you.
You can unwittingly buy the wrong kind of toothpaste.
You can unwittingly wear socks of a different color.
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Sealed bids will be received by the Public Utility District No. 2 of Grant County at Ephrata, Washington until 2:30 P.M., on April 27, 2005 for Hydro Lawn Maintenance as more fully described in Contract Documents 430-2031.
Back-in parking a source of unrest among merchants, customers
MOSES LAKE — Months after it became part of the city's landscape, the back-in parking at Dogwood Street has become a sore spot of sorts with many of the street's businesses and their customers.
Moses Lake sweeps the Cadets the hard way
Moses Lake — Tuesday's rain delay only delayed Moses Lake from sweeping Eisenhower's softball team.
Too good to be true
GRANT COUNTY — The Grant County Sheriff's Office wants folks to be aware of a cash prize that sounds too good to be true, and could lose them some money.
NOTICE
From committing waste, repair all damage to property and maintain property as required in Deed of Trust
INVITATION FOR BIDS: ENCLOSED CARGO TRAILER
Grant County is seeking competitive bids for the purchase of an enclosed 8' x 20' trailer, which includes the following:
Lois Dunbar Burress
Lois Dunbar Burress, 90, passed away Friday, April 8, 2005 at home in Moses Lake with her husband, Marshall, and daughter, Marsha, at her side.
Matthew Weaver
"It looks like you took pictures of angry people," a co-worker says while looking through photographs of Tuesday evening's study session about revitalizing downtown Moses Lake. "Were people angry?"
Violet Rain Paul
Violet Rain Paul was born in Wenatchee to her loving parents Clarice Mathias and Lightening Paul, and proud big brother Sterling. She lived in Ephrata her whole short life. She was born on December 1, 2004 and was called back to the Creator on April 10, 2005. She will always be remembered by her family as being a happy little child who smiled a lot and thoroughly enjoyed hugs, kisses and life. Dressing services will be held in Yakima at the Shaw and Sons Mortuary, Tuesday at 10 o'clock in the morning. She will be moved to White Swan to resume traditional Native American prayer ceremony.
Wednesday, April 13
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
Notice is hereby given that the Grant County Planning Department has received and found the following land use application to be technically complete as of April 11, 2005 and ready for processing, public review and comment. A Minor Zone Change for parcels totaling ~110-acres zoned Rural General Commercial, with a Comprehensive Plan Land Use Designation of Urban Commercial. The applicant is seeking a zone change to Urban Commercial 2. This zone change will make the zoning consistent with the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Designation. The subject property is located East of Rd L NE and North of North Frontage Rd and is within a portion of Section 31, Township 19 N., Range 29 E., W.M., Grant County WA. (parcel #18-0246-000, 31-2409-000, 31-2410-000 & 31-2412-000) Project Planner: Dorothy Black
City council, community members continue parking discussion
MOSES LAKE — The quest for a new downtown continues.
High costs, tough choices make for rocky road to new facility
OTHELLO — With more questions than answers available, those pushing for a new pool for the city are counting on allies new and old to bring the facility into reality.
NOTICE OF ROAD CLOSURE
Grant County will be starting the re-construction of County Bridge 131 on April 18, 2005. The scheduled completion date is approximately May 5, 2005.
Sports
EPHRATA — Mike Ratigan stepped onto the mound to defend his home field against the visiting Jacks on Tuesday, but was unable to secure a win for his club.
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY
JUVENILE DEPARTMENT
Agency officials studying suit filed last week
MATTAWA — An attorney for nine Mattawa-area daycare providers says his clients want to change the way things are done at the Department of Social and Health Services, and those providers have filed suit in part to do so.
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY
JUVENILE DEPARTMENT
Herbert "Herb" M. Hardiman
Herbert "Herb" M. Hardiman, 83, longtime Moses Lake resident, went home to be with his Lord, Sunday, April 10 at his home in Moses Lake. Memorial services will be held Tuesday, April 19 at 11 a.m. at Moses Lake First Church of Nazarene with Pastor Floyd Wilks officiating. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel and Crematory, Moses Lake.
Tuesday, April 12
Fourth edition of event cancelled
MOSES LAKE — Time was not on the kites' side this spring.
PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND
Basin educators, reps concerned about potential curriculum changes
COLUMBIA BASIN — The next time students walk into a sex education class, it may be coordinated by the state rather than local school districts.
Ida Sauer Erdman
Ida Sauer Erdman went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, April 8, 2005 at Samaritan Hospital, with her family at her side.
STATE OF WASHINGTON
Orchard/Vineyard Lease Nos. 12-070848
Gerde returning to former home
EPHRATA — Nick Gerde is the new man in charge of finances at the Grant County Public Utility District.
PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AN OPEN RECORD PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD April 19, 2005 at 11:30 am in the Grant County Commissioners Hearing Room, Courthouse, Ephrata, WA regarding a budget extension for Grant County Emergency Management for a Homeland Security Grant in the amount of $470,778.00. Any interested persons may appear regarding these matters.
Monday, April 11
Mattawa business says racism preventing dancing
Town's representatives say same rules applying to all races
Notice of Application & Public Hearing
Notice is hereby given that a Variance was received on March 21, 2005 from Brian Buche, PO Box 278, Electric City, WA 99123); and was found to be technically complete and preliminarily appear to be consistent with the Unified Development Code and other applicable State and local requirements as of April 6, 2005. PROJECT: The request is to vary from the requirement limiting the size of accessory structures to 1,500 sq ft prior to the construction of a primary use. The applicant is proposing the construction of a 3,360 sq ft structure in the Rural Residential 2 Zone of Grant County. SEPA: Exempt. ADDITIONAL PERMITS: None. STUDIES REQUIRED: None. LOCATION: The subject area is located on 55318 SR 155 N., Washington, and is a portion of Section 29, Township 28 N, Range 30 E, W. M. Grant County. Assessor Tax Parcel of Proposed Site is 31-2474-000. ZONING: Rural Residential 2. OPEN RECORD PUBLIC HEARING: Board of Adjustment Public Hearing, 7 pm, May 11, 2005 in the Commissioners Hearing Room, at the Grant County Courthouse in Ephrata, WA. At this time any person(s) may appear and provide testimony. Copies of the application materials (File #05-4040) are available from Igor Shaporda at the Grant County Planning Department at 32 C St. NW, Room 26a, P.O. Box 37, Ephrata WA 98823, (509) 754-2011, extension 624; office hours are 8am - 12pm and 1pm - 5pm, Monday - Friday. Comments must be submitted no later than 5pm April 26, 2005 to the Planning Department. All comments should be as specific as possible and may be mailed, hand delivered or sent by facsimile. Any person has the right to comment, receive notice, participate in any hearings, request a copy of the final decision, and appeal the decision as provided by law and County Code. This may be the only opportunity to comment on the above listed materials.
Moses Lake crowns new Junior Miss
Naomi Talbot ends her year as city rep
Othello pool at low-water mark
Committee seeks chairperson, will receive advice from Seattle firm
Vivian A. Thoren
Vivian A. Thoren, 96, a former longtime Moses Lake resident, passed away at The Pointe Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Webster, Texas on Thursday, April 7, 2005.
NOTICE OF MITIGATED DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE
Grant County issued a Mitigated Determination of Non-Significance (MDNS) under the State Environmental Policy Act Rules (WAC Chapter 197-11) for the following project:
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Sealed bids will be received by the Public Utility District No. 2 of Grant County at Ephrata, Washington until 2:30 P.M., on April 26, 2005 for Printing of the Electric Flyer for 2005 as more fully described in Contract Documents 130-2061.
The (not quite) new kid on the block
I, unlike some of my cohorts in the newsroom, majored, not in journalism with its pesky AP style and penchant for fact telling, but in creative writing. You might ask why a creative writing major was even allowed in a newsroom.
A missed opportunity
Big Bend splits with last-place Yakima Valley
Notice of Application and Public Hearing
Notice is hereby given that a request for a Variance was received on March 11, 2005 from Joe Crain, 301 Arrowhead Place, Mattawa, WA 99349, (509) 932-5913; and was found to be technically complete and preliminarily appears to be consistent with the Unified Development Code and other applicable State and local requirements as of April 6, 2005. PROJECT: A variance to the front setback requirement of 25 feet for accessory structures in Desert Aire. SEPA: Exempt ADDITIONAL PERMITS: None STUDIES REQUIRED: None LOCATION: The site address of the subject area is 301 Arrowhead Pl, Desert Aire, WA; a portion of S 27, T 14 N, R 23 E, WM, Grant County, WA. (parcel #'s 02-0305-000) ZONING: Rural Village Residential 1. Required mitigation will be pursuant to the Unified Development Code. OPEN RECORD PUBLIC HEARING: Board of Adjustments hearing, 7 pm, May 11, 2005 in the Commissioners Hearing Room, at the Grant County Courthouse in Ephrata, WA. At this time any person(s) may appear and provide testimony. Copies of the application materials (File #05-4035) are available from Hector Torres at the Grant County Planning Department at 32 C St. NW, Room 26a, P.O. Box 37, Ephrata WA 98823, (509) 754-2011 extension 623; office hours are 8am - 12pm and 1pm - 5pm, Monday - Friday. Comments must be submitted no later than 5pm May 2, 2005 to the Planning Department. All comments should be as specific as possible and may be mailed, hand delivered or sent by facsimile. Any person has the right to comment, receive notice, participate in any hearings, request a copy of the final decision, and appeal the decision as provided by law and County Code. This may be the only opportunity to comment on the above listed materials.
Friday, April 8
Soap Lake council gets master plan
Blueprints for revitalizing downtown approved
Notice of a Finding of No Significant Impact
The USDA, Rural Utilities Service has received an application for financial assistance from the City of Warden. The proposed project consists of drilling a new well located on City property.
NOTICE OF SEPA MDNS
Notice is hereby given that the Grant County Planning Department has issued a SEPA MDNS for placement of 1200 cubic yards of fill behind a retaining wall in order to create a level area. The subject proposal is located on Lots 8 & 9 Block 3; Sunland Estates Division #3 at 1118 N. Section Place, Quincy and is a portion of the NE _ of Section 12, Township 18 N, Range 22 E. WM. (Parcel #05-0618-000 & 05-0619-000) Project Planner: Hector Torres
Mulliken to vote yes on gas tax hike
Senator said measure may aid district's road improvement projects
Willie "Bill" James Peters
Willie "Bill" James Peters, 92, went to be with his Lord early Wednesday morning, April 6, at his home in Moses Lake. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, April 9, at the Moses Lake Assembly of God Church, with Pastor Devon Wood officiating. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel and Crematory, Moses Lake.
City of Moses Lake Notice of Application and Public Hearing
Howard J. Cochran submitted a site plan review application on April 4, 2005. The application was determined to be complete and ready for review on April 5, 2005. The proposal is to construct a 50' x 60' private aircraft hangar on Parcel 32 of the Municipal Airport, 11905 Road 4 NE, legally described as the Commercial Binding Site Plan of Lot 2 Municipal Tract #12 Plat. The project has been determined to be consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan, and the following development regulations are applicable to the project: Moses Lake Municipal Code (MLMC) Title 16: Buildings and Construction, Title 18: Zoning, and Title 20: Development Review Process.
Breastfeeding friendly
Moses Lake community teams up to work together for moms and babies
Cleanliness next to carpets for longtime cleaner
Ric's finds success in stain removal
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Grant County, Washington
The difference of a foot
Low lake level causes concern when anglers launch boats
Thursday, April 7
Alcohol ban proposed at Moses Lake sand dunes
Public hearing April 18
My memories of the pope
I never met the pope, but me and 12 million other people like me are deeply indebted to him.
Streetlight costs keep smaller towns in the dark
Area leaders hoping Legislature can intercede in their favor
Pink birds invade Ephrata area
Ephrata Relay for Life team uses birds to raise funds
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE
Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq.
Drex L. Wold
Drex L. Wold passed away March 30 at the age of 55 at his home in Auburn, Wash.
Ila M. Reitz
Ila M. Reitz, 68, longtime Warden resident, passed away Wednesday, April 6, 2005 at SunBridge Care and Rehabilitation in Moses Lake. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, April 11 at the Warden First Baptist Church with Doctor Lester Johnson officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Warden. Arrangements are in care of Kayer's Chapel and Crematory, Moses Lake.
Drama card favors Big Bend
Walla Walla falls in both games, leaves tying runs aboard in final inning
Notice of a Finding of No Significant Impact
The USDA, Rural Utilities Service has received an application for financial assistance from the City of Warden. The proposed project consists of drilling a new well located on City property.
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE
Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq.
Creighton B. Leonard
Creighton B. Leonard, age 88, passed away on Monday, April 4, 2005 surrounded by his loving family. Creighton was born November 26, 1916 and grew up in Chewelah, Washington. He served in the Navy in WWII. Settling in Moses Lake in 1946, Creighton set up his own business, Leonard Plumbing Company, and worked as a plumber and general contractor until his retirement in 1985. Being an active outdoorsman, Creighton loved hunting, fishing and camping. He supported various wildlife and nature-preserving causes. He was a resourceful craftsman and could fix anything we broke. Creighton always found time for his family and friends. Perhaps his greatest devotion was to his wife, Ruth, whom he cared for with diligence and love to the last day of his life. He is preceded in death by his son, Jonathan Leonard and his grandson, Danny Craddock. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Ruth, a daughter, Daryl Ann Craddock, and three sons, Greg Leonard, Jim Leonard and Ed Gillen as well as several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. To honor his request, there will be no memorial service.
STATE OF WASHINGTON
Material Lease Changes
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS
05-64005-033 March 31, 2005
Wednesday, April 6
Quincy council approves firehouse mural
Students to begin painting in May
James "Jim" Collester
James "Jim" Collester, 92, Moses Lake resident, passed away Monday, April 4, 2005 at Samaritan Hospital. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, April 9, 2005 at the Moses Lake Assembly of God Church with Pastor Devon Wood officiating. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel and Crematory, Moses Lake.
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Sealed bids will be received by the Public Utility District No. 2 of Grant County at Ephrata, Washington until 2:30 P.M., on April 20, 2005 for Purchase of Fiber Optic Termination Equipment as more fully described in Contract Documents 170-2055.
Columbia Basin prep sports
Baseball
Eastern listens to '9/11' professor
Hundreds showed up at EWU to hear controversial Ward Churchill speak
Notice of a Finding of No Significant Impact
The USDA, Rural Utilities Service has received an application for financial assistance from the City of Warden. The proposed project consists of drilling a new well located on City property.
Cave B's plan A
Destination spot ups service to four-star luxury
Tuesday, April 5
Susan Lynn Morrison Dickerson
Susan Lynn Morrison Dickerson, age 52, died Friday, March 25, 2005 at her home in Moses Lake, Wash. She was born January 8, 1953 in Burley, Idaho to Robert and Ada (Hill) Morrison.
Governor's budget a boon to educators, mental healthcare
Services for seniors raise concern
NOTICE OF VACATION OF UTILITY EASEMENT
Notice is hereby given that the land owner, Michael Mulcahy, has requested the vacation of the dedicated five (5) foot utility easements existing on each side of the interior lot line of lots 24 and 25 (311 Airport Way North) of the plat of "Desert Aire Division 7" as recorded in book 12, at pages 67 and 68, records of Grant County, Washington, commencing from a point on the interior lot line a distance five (5) feet from the front lot line on Airport Way N extending along the interior lot line to a point 10 feet from the rear lot line. The requested vacation is being processed concurrently with an application for lot consolidation. Any party objecting to or having comment on the proposed easement vacation may submit written comments to the Grant County Planning Department, PO Box 37, Ephrata WA 98823, 754-2011, by no later than 5 pm April 11, 2005. Comments may be hand delivered (32 C St. Suite 26a), submitted by mail or FAX (754-6097). Notice published 03/29/05 & 04/05/05.
Public reacts to PUD's 'stand pat'
Citizens comment on both sides of argument
Notice of a Finding of No Significant Impact
The USDA, Rural Utilities Service has received an application for financial assistance from the City of Warden. The proposed project consists of drilling a new well located on City property.
Columbia Basin prep sports
Baseball
City of Moses Lake Notice of Application, Completeness, and Public Hearing
Mike Morse has applied for a Shoreline Substantial Development Permit. The application is complete and ready for review. The proposal is for a 8 foot by 25 foot dock, and 30 foot long bulkhead. The site is located at 4090 Cove West Drive. The project has been determined to be Consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan. The project will require environmental review.
Bill would raise water application permit fee to $500
Increase may impact farmers, could speed up application process
Monday, April 4
Natalie "Dolly" Leibelt
Natalie "Dolly" Leibelt, 83, of George passed away on Thursday, March 31, 2005 at Central Washington Hospital in Wenatchee following a sudden illness.
PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AN OPEN RECORD PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD April 18, 2005 at 1:30 pm in the Grant County Commissioners Hearing Room, Courthouse, Ephrata, WA regarding the adoption of an Ordinance to Ban Alcohol in the Moses Lake Sand Dunes area on a year round basis. Any interested persons may appear regarding these matters.
PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AN OPEN RECORD PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD April 19, 2005 at 11:30 am in the Grant County Commissioners Hearing Room, Courthouse, Ephrata, WA regarding a budget extension for Grant County Emergency Management for a Homeland Security Grant in the amount of $470,778.00. Any interested persons may appear regarding these matters.
Easier being green
Colstor director reacts to eco-friendly building bill
NOTICE OF MEETING
Notice is hereby given that the Governing Board of the North Central Washington Regional Support Network will meet on Friday, April 8, 2005 at the Grant County Public Works Building, 124 Enterprise Street SE, Ephrata, Washington. The meeting is open to the public.
Basin, world mourns Pope's passing
Pontiff remembered as a fearless, humble man of God
This singer takes pride in lack of talent
I never miss choir practice.
County court gets space-aged space-saver
Court reporter replaced with electronic version
Friday, April 1
NOTICE OF MITIGATED DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Moses Lake issued a Mitigated Determination of Non-Significance (MDNS) under the State Environmental Policy Act Rules (Chapter 197-11 WAC) for the following project:
State submits proposal for EADS assembly plant
GCEDC manager: County's assets unequaled elsewhere
Columbia Basin prep sports
ML baseball rocked by Richland
VIB-TV no more
HomeNet Northwest takes over as Internet provider
Longtime Moses Lake stylist joins elite corporation
Jujube'z owner starts work with Paul Mitchell, salon remains open
Moses Lake drops the bomb
Chiefs miss out on opportunity to knock off Richland
Thanks to the unsung volunteer
This one is for you.
City of Moses Lake Notice of Application, Completeness, and Public Hearing
The applicant has applied for a Site Plan Review on February 22, 2005. The application was determined to be is complete and ready for review on March 29, 2005. The proposal is a 50 foot by 60 foot aircraft hangar in the Municipal Airport Zone. The site is located at 11905 Rd 4 NE Parcel #31. The project has been determined to be Consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan and the following Development Regulations are applicable to the project: Moses Lake Municipal Code 18.35. The project will not require environmental review.
NOTICE
Environmental Assessment for rangeland grasshopper/Mormon cricket suppression is available for review at USDA, APHIS, PPQ, 222 N. Havana, Spokane, WA 99202.
Working with baby
No longer an impossible feat, new moms return to work force with pumps, private rooms and employer support
Trustee's Assistance Corporation (TAC)
1820 East First Street, Suite 220
