Friday, February 25
ML entrepreneur launching home decor store in April
Elements Inside and Out to neighbor Michael's on the Lake
Eakin, Savoie to be tried as adults
State supreme court denies to hear motion in Ephrata murder case
Manta Rays gear up for 'A' championships
MOSES LAKE — There has been a lot of growth in the Moses Lake Manta Rays' program.
Breast cancer's changing face
Moses Lake woman Jan DeBeaumont confronts cancer through chemotherapy
Local hotel becoming an independent
Renamed Ameri-Stay finds new freedom without franchise
State's bottom line: no money, legislators say
Budget, health care and education big priorities, yet they all present challenges, lawmakers say
Ephrata dominant in district opener
Correll, Webb, Tinnell and Whitaker score 14 each in win over Grandview
Thursday, February 24
Leave it to the sophomores
Big Bend's sophomores push Spokane to the wire
A streak ends for Big Bend
Spokane captures Eastern Region title, end Runnin' Vikings streak at three
From Port to Portland
Representatives scope out Oregon city's airport, light rail, downtown
Allegations made against Soap Lake Superintendent
School Board meeting to be held Feb. 28 to discuss inquiry, public comment
\Denial, Confusion good names for new state
Last week, it was announced that State Sen. Joyce Mulliken, R-Ephrata, is one of 11 state senators sponsoring the bill to consider creating a 51st state.
Maynard Coy James
Maynard Coy James, 65, long-time resident of Wilson Creek, Wash., passed away on Thursday, Feb. 17, 2005.
Records request of potential Sorger witness denied
Juvenile told police he talked to Sorger before he died
Wednesday, February 23
EPA to recommend Moses Lake contamination cleanup
EPA to present final record of decision on contamination of Moses Lake site on Sep. 30
Season over for Moses Lake
Davis pound Chiefs in the first half to secure win
PUD OKs changes to staff travel
Plan will require staff to go before commission for trips outside Washington, Oregon
Mabel E. McLean
Aug. 13, 1912 — Feb. 19, 2005
Starting them early
Moses Lake literacy programs try to instill a lifelong love of reading
Tuesday, February 22
Man arrested for teen kidnapping
Taken into custody following routine traffic stop
Harold "Shorty" Butler
Nov. 9,1925 — Feb. 16, 2005
Leonda T. "Lee" Davis 1928-2005
Leonda T. "Lee" Davis passed over Jan. 9 at University of Washington Hospital, Seattle. Lee was born March 10, 1928 in Charlis Heights/Hamilton, Mont. to Harold and Margaret (Tipton) Davis. He was the sixth of seven children. In 1932, the family sold their strawberry farm and moved to Ellensburg where they started another strawberry farm. In 1943, the family moved to Sumner, where they continued to farm.
Mattawa launches multicultural chamber
President, V.P., executive board officially elected
'I always had hope'
Longtime BBCC instructor Vic Gilliland walking again after 2003 accident paralyzed him from chest down
Monday, February 21
You gotta have pinball to make it in this life
Every two weeks, I get a paycheck.
A fourth to be reckoned with
Warden wins AB state title at Mat Classic
Judge to rule on Donobi in two weeks
Company's restraining order against PUD to continue until ruling March 4
Farmers pushing for ethanol in fuel
Cleaner fuel would bring new market to area, reduce dependency on crude oil, they say
William C. Hays
William C. Hays, longtime resident of Moses Lake, went to be with the Lord and Savior Thursday, Feb. 17, after complications from an accident.
Betty Mae Melton Moore
Betty Mae Melton Moore, 74, Moses Lake, passed away Friday, Feb. 18 surrounded by family at her home. She was lovingly cared for at home during her brief battle with cancer by her granddaughter, Krystin Moore, and Daniel Shelton.
Cantwell speaks, Best of 2004 honored in Othello
Resurrected Othello Chamber making growing community viable
'We didn't come here to get second'
Chris Smith leads seven state placers for Ephrata
About right
Othello sent five, four placed, including Flores taking the top spot
Mickey T. Wright, 60
Mickey T. Wright, 60, of Ephrata passed away Feb. 15 in Spokane.
Friday, February 18
Columbia Basin prep sports
Girls basketball
Aulton C. (Jack) Hardy
Aulton C. (Jack) Hardy, age 74 of Moses Lake went to be with the Lord on February 16th, 2005. He was born in Luka, Miss. on Sept. 18, 1930 to Clyde and Viola Hardy along with six sisters and a step-brother.
A display of courage
Local residents put together display for Black History Month
Bettie Irene Cook
Bettie Irene Cook went to be with her Savior on Feb. 15, 2005. Bettie was born on Feb. 23, 1930 in Lincoln, Neb. She lived an exciting life traveling with her mother Alverta Brenneman McLain and stepfather, Benjamin Franklin (Mac) McLain, who was in the Merchant Marines. Bettie was proud of the complete set of Noritake china that her stepfather brought back from Occupied Japan. She felt pride that she had never broken any of the set, and continued using the dishes throughout her life and marriage.
Airbus, Asian markets spotlighted at GCEDC banquet
Synergy, translations key for county to compete overseas
Mulliken leads charge for 51st state
11 state senators to ask Congress to consider creating "East Washington" state
Polito not alone in state bid
Moses Lake awarded a wildcard entry for 200-medley relay
Thursday, February 17
Snead appointed to Quincy post
Former county commissioner appointed as Quincy administrator
No lights, no cameras, no action
The broadcast of city council meetings by MLHS students 'not a priority' for either school or city
Abstinence teaching not enough
Two weeks ago, in this space, I spoke about clueless teenagers. Now, to balance the scales a bit, here's something about clueless adults.
Percy Ralph Driggs
Percy Ralph Driggs, a longtime resident of Moses Lake, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Feb. 6, 2005 at approximately 1:30 a.m. at the age of 91. He was born May 31, 1913 near Coronation, Alberta, Canada. He came to the United States at the age of 2, along with two brothers and his parents, the late Samuel and Lottie Driggs. He attended schools in Idaho, and graduated from the Shoshone High School in 1931. He attended one year at the University of Idaho, aided by a 4-H Club Union Pacific Railroad scholarship.
Everything, and a kitchen sink
Team Depot renovates for military spouse
Wednesday, February 16
From one troop to another
Girl Scouts troop No. 244 hang ribbons in support of troops serving in Iraq
Basin cities have date with Legislature
Representatives from Quincy and Soap Lake, among others, to talk with area lawmakers
Taking care of business
Moses Lake rolls past Wenatchee to grab a playoff spot
William R. "Bill" Booth
William R. "Bill" Booth, 71, longtime Moses Lake resident, passed away Saturday, Feb. 12, 2005 at his home.
Coral Seibel
Born May 2, 1913 in Odessa, Wash. to Thomas and Mary (Lessenhop) Wolverton. She grew up in the Pacific Lake area of Odessa and attended school in Odessa graduating in 1932. She married Henry Seibel on Dec. 1, 1933 in Odessa, where they made their home.
Mellie Maxine Winder
Our beloved wife, mother and grandmother, Mellie Maxine Winder, peacefully passed from this life on Saturday, Feb. 12, 2005 at Sunbridge Care and Rehabilitation Center after enduring a long illness.
Grant County in running for Airbus plant
Boeing competitor pitches $600 million aircraft assembly plant
Monday, February 14
Eleazar G. Moreno, 65
Eleazar G. Moreno, 65, Moses Lake resident, passed away Thursday, Feb. 10, 2005 at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane. Holy Rosary will be prayed at 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 14, 2005 at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2005 at Our Lady of Fatima of Catholic Church with Monsignor Martin O. Skehan as celebrant. Interment will follow in Pioneer Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel and Crematory, Moses Lake. Viewing will take place at the church on Monday from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m.
Make room for the Ephrata Tigers at state
The Ephrata wrestling team is trying something new - forget about state.
Next stop: State
Warden and Royal send 27 wrestlers to Mat Classic Saturday
'Disappointed' The Chiefs qualify two for state with four as alternates to Mat Classic
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. — To call Moses Lake's performance at the regional wrestling tournament a tragedy would be embellishing the situation, but for coaches, wrestlers and fans, disappointing would fit perfectly.
Ferguson awarded two medals while serving in Iraq
Sgt. Charles "Chuck" Ferguson of Moses Lake, Charlie Company, 1-161st Infantry, was awarded the Army Commendation Medal and the Purple Heart Medal during his service in Iraq.
Shirley June Temple, 79, a longtime resident of Soap Lake, Wash., went to be with the Lord, Monday Feb. 7, 2005, at her home.
She was born on Jan. 23, 1926 in Seattle, Wash., and made her final home of many years in Soap Lake. Shirley is survived by her sister, Jerry Rutherford; her sons Leonard Galley, Lewis Galley and Don Temple, Jr.; her daughter Anna Hoselton; her grandsons Kenneth Larry Camden, Donald Eric Temple and Jim Hoselton; her granddaughters Angela Kay Malecha and Terri Hoselton and her great grandchildren.
A world and a war apart, Chuck and Machelle Ferguson keep their marriage strong
Nothing, it seems, can break the bond between Chuck and Machelle Ferguson.
Helping the healing
Bands, crowds gather to raise money for tsunami survivors
Shocking experience
Moses Lake police Taser training, 'the longest five seconds of your life'
Soap Lake piecing together lava lamp puzzle
Thorough assessment necessary to see what city has received
Friday, February 11
Diana L. Millard Chee
Diana Lynn Millard Chee, 49, of Vancouver, Wash. and a former resident of Ephrata, died Jan. 10, 2005.
Donobi service to continue on ZIPP
Brad W. Gary
Alejandro A. Hernandez
Alejandro A. Hernandez, 89, longtime Moses Lake resident, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2005 at Samaritan Hospital.
Charlotte Faye VanNess (Osborne)
Charlotte Faye VanNess (Osborne), longtime resident of George, passed away on Monday, Feb. 7 at her home after a short battle with cancer.
Streets feeling the strain
Not at critical point yet, city roadways headed that way if funding does not improve, Harer says
'OK God, we're coming'
Wood 'N You owners close up shop, leave town on a faith journey
Chelan secures its spot in the North
EPHRATA — Chelan won the first meeting by a slim four-point margin. In a rematch for Ephrata, the Goats made things better with a 56-43 win over the Tigers.
Teen faces manslaughter charges after another dies after fight
Formal charges not yet filed
Thursday, February 10
'It's been a challenge'
MLPD continues providing service after lean years
Where the legged fish live in the Basin
The issue of evolution first went to trial in 1923. Eighty-two years later, the discussion rolls on.
Charlie Roger Claudio Peralta
Charlie Roger Claudio Peralta, beloved son, brother and friend to all he met, passed on to be with the Lord Feb. 7, 2005.
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Alicia R. Vela, 72, a 44-year Moses Lake resident, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2005 at Samaritan Hospital in Moses Lake.
Othello teen dies after fight
Peralta remembered for bringing cheer
Clay Feats reaches 15-year milestone
The most notable annual milestone is the birthday. It's a time exclusive to each person and celebrated as such.
ML speaks to proposed water rights plan
Columbia River Initiative would ease restrictions on pending applications
MLCA makes the playoffs
Secure No. 3 seed from the North Central Washington South
Wednesday, February 9
County to deny overpass funding request
Commissioner Stevens tells Moses Lake city council that letter of response will say no
ML hopes financial recovery continues
Recent upswing in city revenue a positive, but nothing certain yet
Voters may see malpractice initiatives on ballot
Basin Legislative reps show support for I-330
Tuesday, February 8
Moses Lake Parks and Rec hopes for more green
Agency lets city know of need to build parks in some areas
Lava lamp lands on Soap Lake soil
Sign structure to be stored at Port of Ephrata until site selected
Moses Lake project represented at national conference
ML city councilman shares successes of Healthy Communities with state and national health agencies
The future of the WNBA
Jordan Loera to play on national team at NBA All Star game
Monday, February 7
District champs, again
EAST WENATCHEE — What started out as an uphill battle, finished with Moses Lake looking down on the rest of the competition.
Warden, Royal dominate districts
Rivals take all 14 weight classes in eight-team battle for regionals.
It's decision time for Moses Lake
With chunk of research done, Covey says 'time to start our own concept'
Ephrata takes CWAC North title
After watching Cashmere take the district title last year, Ephrata swapped spots to grab the CWAC North district wrestling trophy.
Port lays out new flight service
Leaders stress need for use, say Airport's Essential Air Service status is exactly that
Parking questions won't stop progress downtown
Council reviews concepts for Third Avenue, Sinkiuse Square renovation
James M. McClelland
James M. McClelland, 62, a Moses Lake resident since 1954, passed away Monday, Jan. 31 at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane. He was born Sept. 29, 1942 in Bell, Calif. to the late James H. McClelland and Helen B. Cortner. He graduated from Moses Lake High School and attended Big Bend Community College. He is preceded in death by his wife of 31 years, Jeannette.
Friday, February 4
Lava lamp arrives in Soap Lake next week
Target gift will be stored at Port of Ephrata
House votes in mental health bill
Basin legislative representatives show support
Henny Maria Brooks
Henny Maria Brooks, 91, passed away Jan. 28, 2005 at Sunbridge Care Center in Moses Lake.
Young Americans need Bill of Rights lesson
Watching the state of the union speech Wednesday night, I realized that this country is suffering from an identity crisis.
'Desperate' emphasizes humor, not flesh
Last week it was accusations towards SpongeBob being gay.
Lady Chiefs knock Eastmont around
Moses Lake holds Lady Wildcats to five points in first half
A little preparation
Ephrata topples Quincy, maintains its position in playoff standings
Couple moves back to town, aids others in need
Affordable Bankruptcy Services finds reward in helping
Quincy police warn of gangs
Signs and symbols should alert parents, police say
Wednesday, February 2
GCEDC manager to teach through CBIS
Spira addresses starting non-profits, fund raising subject
Turner service to continue past deadline
EPHRATA — Broadcasts of channels like CNN and TBS on Grant County's fiber optic network will not be be interrupted next week, while two video service providers work to receive their own equipment.
Odessa wins over much-improved Davenport
ODESSA — The season is slowly coming to a close for the Odessa Tigers.
Columbia Basin prep sports
Boys basketball
Alumni push Big Bend to the limit
Former Runnin' Viking players force overtime
Jury convicts Moses Lake man of child molestation
EPHRATA — A Moses Lake man was convicted last week after a jury found him guilty of molesting two children in 2003.
Tuesday, February 1
Doyle Milton Clapp
Doyle Milton Clapp, 86, passed away on Friday, Jan. 28, 2005 in Sandpoint, Idaho. Doyle (Dagwood) was born on April 16, 1918 in St. John to Edwin and Zelma Clapp. He married Wilma A. Kirkham (Blondie) on July 7, 1940.
Focus stays on daycare fraud
Sen. Mulliken says five bills to be rolled into one meant to curtail fraud, protect honest centers
Donobi still in danger of Zipp disconnect
Grant County PUD requiring Bremerton-based company to pay more than $200,000 in bills
Sharing the warmth
Program pays winter heating bills for poor families
Moses Lake gears up for districts
MOSES LAKE — Heading into Friday's Big Nine district meet, head coach Tony St. Onge is preparing for a first-place finish, but realistically, he is hoping for third.
