Stories for January 2005

January 31, 2005 8 p.m.

Runnin' Vikings utilize the arc

MOSES LAKE — Everything about Big Bend's matchup with Wenatchee Valley was pretty even, expect 3-point shooting.

January 31, 2005 8 p.m.

Lady Vikings' struggles continue against Wenatchee

Big Bend falls to Lady Knights for third time this season

January 31, 2005 8 p.m.

The man behind Woody's

During a hot summer's day in 1999, I was busy working for my brother-in-law on his farm getting ready for the fall harvest.

January 31, 2005 8 p.m.

Groups gather to celebrate Coulee Corridor

Clemons remembered as 'byway patriarch'

January 31, 2005 8 p.m.

Farewell to a leader

Othello community remembers Les Clemons in memorial service

January 31, 2005 8 p.m.

Am I the only one searching for snow?

In the winter of 1996, a severe blanket of snow covered most of north Idaho, in what the television stations dubbed "Ice Storm '96".

January 31, 2005 8 p.m.

Moses Lake qualifies 10 for districts

Moses Lake wrestling coach Nathan Stanley was hoping for seven wrestlers to qualify for districts at the subdistrict tournament on Saturday, instead he got 10.

January 28, 2005 8 p.m.

2005 potato conference kicks off next week

Guest speakers and new, remodeled locations top 'biggest, best' spud show

January 28, 2005 8 p.m.

Pro bono clinics open in Moses Lake

Volunteer attorney program draws 'overwhelming' response

January 28, 2005 8 p.m.

Rated 'E' for everybody

Noon Moon seeking entries for April 29 film festival

January 28, 2005 8 p.m.

Cashmere cashes in late on Jacks

Bulldogs come from nine back in the fourth to force overtime

January 28, 2005 8 p.m.

Meth lab busted in Soap Lake

SOAP LAKE — Authorities have apprehended one man after finding a methamphetamine lab and two propane tanks filled with anhydrous ammonia on his mother's property.

January 28, 2005 8 p.m.

Adults should keep noses out of children's business

Sigh.

January 27, 2005 8 p.m.

Ray O. Flagg, 74, longtime Moses Lake resident and businessman, passed away Monday, Jan. 24 at LakeRidge Special Care Center. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 29 at the Eagles Lodge in Moses Lake with Don Davidson officiating. A potluck will follow. Inurnment will be at Tahoma National Cemetery in Kent. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel and Crematory.

January 27, 2005 8 p.m.

Les was more for Othello

In this business, sometimes you get to talk to certain people almost every week, and at the end of the day you still wonder if you truly know them.

January 27, 2005 8 p.m.

Bernice M. Kaplan

Bernice M. Kaplan, 77, longtime Moses Lake resident, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 25 at Avalon Care Center in Othello. Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 28 at Kayser's Chapel and Crematory with Pastor David Daugs officiating. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel and Crematory.

January 27, 2005 8 p.m.

Driver in Clemons hit-and-run turns self in

Speeding and alcohol not factors, authorities said

January 27, 2005 8 p.m.

Birthday girl rides fire truck to school

Cheyanne Lopez receives ride, party as part of contest

January 27, 2005 8 p.m.

Man burned in Ephrata apartment fire

EPHRATA — An Ephrata man suffered burn injuries Tuesday, after attempting to put out a fire that eventually destroyed his apartment.

January 26, 2005 8 p.m.

Moses Lake finishes in dominant style

ML topples Kennewick and Walla Walla in final two duals of the season

January 26, 2005 8 p.m.

Edith S. Prentice Shelton

Edith Shelton, 83, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Jan. 23. She was born June 11, 1921 in Plummer, Idaho, to Clifford and Lois Olmsted. The family moved to Worley, Idaho where Edith graduated from high school in 1939.

January 26, 2005 8 p.m.

MLCA outworks Soap Lake

Lions up-tempo offense holds off Eagles' comeback

January 26, 2005 8 p.m.

English and Espa-ol cross paths in Warden

Twice a week learning reigns at city's Community Church as Americans learn Spanish and Hispanics learn English

January 26, 2005 8 p.m.

Ralph P. Kooy

Ralph P. Kooy, age 84, of Quincy, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on January 19. Ralph was born February 1, 1920 in Monarch, Alberta, Canada, the son of Pete and Jennie (Oldegbers) Kooy. He attended school in Fort Kipp, Alberta; in November, 1941 he joined the Canadian Army. He served with the Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, working with the tanks. He served in England, Italy, France, Belgium, Netherlands and Germany until the war ended in 1945. After he was discharged from the military, he went back to farming with his father in Nobleford, Alberta, and spent his winters as a welder in Vancouver, B.C.

January 26, 2005 8 p.m.

Cantwell seeks more funding for meth control

Trafficking of narcotic a statewide, national problem, spokesperson for senator said

January 26, 2005 8 p.m.

Lady Eagles' total team effort tops MLCA

Nielsen's 12 second-quarter points lead Soap Lake

January 26, 2005 8 p.m.

Othello civic leader killed in hit-and-run

Key member of Coulee Corridor project killed in hit-and-run

January 25, 2005 8 p.m.

Plans in for Mighty Quinn remodel

Issuance of permit next step

January 25, 2005 8 p.m.

Getting in the Word

Seminary classes help MLHS students learn about and question religious beliefs

January 25, 2005 8 p.m.

The road to a fourth straight state title a little harder for Warden

WARDEN - The road to the state championship has a steeper incline than previous years for the Warden wrestling program.

January 25, 2005 8 p.m.

Lessons learned on the job

An oft-quoted truism of my field is, "Journalism is literature in a hurry."

January 25, 2005 8 p.m.

E.C. Craver

January 19th, a beautiful day in Royal City.

January 25, 2005 8 p.m.

Emma Elizabeth Hamsher

Emma Elizabeth Hamsher, precious daughter of Scott Allan and Jennifer Sue (Warnick) Hamsher, was born Friday, Dec. 17, 2004, at the University of Washington Medical Center in Seattle. Emma went to be with her heavenly father on Jan. 17. at Children's Hospital and Medical Center in Seattle.

January 25, 2005 8 p.m.

Talks with Turner over networks continue

One provider in danger of losing all service

January 22, 2005 8 p.m.

Whitney trial continued

EPHRATA — The trial of a former Warden firefighter has been pushed back, but prosecutors said Wednesday that the case could be resolved without going to trial.

January 22, 2005 8 p.m.

Paging the computer physician

MOSES LAKE — Customers essentially have one typical reaction when they call up Kurt Oberloh, Jr.

January 22, 2005 8 p.m.

County, hospital district audits cite financial difficulties

GRANT COUNTY — Reports issued last week from the Washington State Auditor's Office have found financial problems with two Grant County entities.

January 22, 2005 8 p.m.

Donna Jean Irish

Donna Jean Irish, 80, died April 8, 2004 with her daughter and caregivers at her side in her residence on the Peninsula of Lake Almanor.

January 22, 2005 8 p.m.

Public views potential downtown future

Bicycling, family functions and downtown neglect among concerns

January 22, 2005 8 p.m.

Moses Lake beats up Wenatchee

MOSES LAKE - Nathan Stanley said the only disappointing part about Thursday's win over Wenatchee was the two losses Moses Lake suffered in the process.

January 22, 2005 8 p.m.

Warden keeps Royal City down

Cougars strong in 39-17 win over Knights

January 22, 2005 8 p.m.

Moses Lake High School Hall of Fame 2005 Inductees

Editor's note: This is the second-part of a two-part series highlighting the 11 inductees into the Moses Lake Hall of Fame

January 20, 2005 8 p.m.

The wrong direction for Big Bend

MOSES LAKE - After posting two straight wins on the road over the weekend, the Big Bend Lady Vikings took a step backwards.

January 20, 2005 8 p.m.

Avoiding disaster

Big Bend holds off late Walla Walla run to secure win

January 20, 2005 8 p.m.

Still waiting for intermodal's opening

Quincy Port commissioner says job increase will take time

January 20, 2005 8 p.m.

Man dies in hunting accident

MOSES LAKE — A Wenatchee man has died, following an incident Monday when he was accidentally shot by his hunting partner.

January 20, 2005 8 p.m.

Moses Lake High School

Hall of fame 2005 inductees

January 20, 2005 8 p.m.

The further adventures of Huckleberry Weaver

The top baby names of 2004 were recently announced.

January 20, 2005 8 p.m.

County says no to ML money request

Unanimous decision a setback for overpass project

January 20, 2005 8 p.m.

The good soldier, or nearly so

I am not a big fan of the military lifestyle.

January 20, 2005 8 p.m.

Harry C. Wiliams

Harry C. Wiliams, our most wonderful and beloved husband and father, passed from this world's realm to be with our Lord God Almighty on the morning of Jan. 16.

January 18, 2005 8 p.m.

Dennis Martin "Smokey" Casteel

Dennis Martin "Smokey" Casteel, 57, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 12 at Central Washington Hospital in Wenatchee.

January 18, 2005 8 p.m.

Coming soon to a theater not near you

Cate Blanchett and Leonardo DiCaprio are earning rave reviews for their performances in Martin Scorsese's "The Aviator."

January 18, 2005 8 p.m.

Robert Theodore Thomas, Sr.

Robert Theodore Thomas, Sr., 85, Moses Lake resident, passed away Saturday, Jan. 15, at McKay Healthcare in Soap Lake. Memorial services with military honors will be held at 4 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2005 at Kayser's Chapel of Memories with Pastor Dave Chandler officiating. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel and Crematory, Moses Lake.

January 18, 2005 8 p.m.

Fiber TV customers could lose Turner networks

Move would come if agreement not reached between Turner and service providers

January 18, 2005 8 p.m.

Gavinski, Covey to travel to Florida

Four-day trip to help bring information about Walkable Communities

January 18, 2005 8 p.m.

Hopping for a role

115 children vie for parts in "The Frog Prince"

January 18, 2005 8 p.m.

Chiefs held to 14 points in first three quarters

MOSES LAKE - Kamiakin finished its 53-29 win over Moses Lake with a 3-pointer at the buzzer. The Chiefs' head coach Brant Mayo finished the game with a look of dismay on his face.

January 13, 2005 8 p.m.

Faith is not a measuring stick

Have you noticed how these days nobody says they accomplish something because they don't believe in God?

January 13, 2005 8 p.m.

Message in a barrel

ML Senior Center Thrift Store sends 120 barrels of donated relief items to tsunami victims

January 13, 2005 8 p.m.

Influenza outbreak strikes Job Corps students

70 of 250 show symptoms at CBJC

January 13, 2005 8 p.m.

Reporter will have revenge upon horse

The horse looked on with some amusement as I sat in my car, spinning my wheels.

January 13, 2005 8 p.m.

Warden Police passed on coach's arrest

Moses Lake Police arrested Macintosh; WPD mum

January 13, 2005 8 p.m.

Paul D. Ambrose

Paul D. Ambrose, 79, passed away Jan. 4, at Samaritan Hospital. Born Paul Dorn Stilgebouer, to Glen and Lucy (Lincoln) Stillgebouer at McCook Nebraska, on June 8, 1925, he has no known survivors.

January 12, 2005 8 p.m.

Warden hands Colfax a win

WARDEN - Being a head coach isn't as easy as Todd Kisler thought.

January 12, 2005 8 p.m.

Status quo on Broadway snow

State continues plowing and billing; City of Moses Lake not paying that bill

January 12, 2005 8 p.m.

Eagles edge past Odessa

Soap Lake's late charge enough in defensive duel

January 12, 2005 8 p.m.

Upgrading downtown

Concepts spur discussion at first Moses Lake Downtown Association meeting

January 12, 2005 8 p.m.

Nielsen carries Soap Lake

SOAP LAKE - When Odessa shut down the Lady Eagles' inside game in the second half, Soap Lake head coach Tony Blankenship called on someone from the perimeter to score. Kali Nielsen answered that call.

January 12, 2005 8 p.m.

Louise Dutton, 94

Louise Dutton, 94, of Moses Lake, formerly of Kellogg, Idaho, died on January 10 at LakeRidge Nursing Center in Moses Lake. She was born on July 28, 1910 at Neosha, Miss., to John and Martha (Kraft) Gassen. Louise's mother died when she was born. The family moved from Missouri to a homestead on Lake Coeur d'Alene near Worley, Idaho. She was brought up by her aunt, Bertha Gasser.

January 12, 2005 8 p.m.

Holmquist says a balanced budget possible

No need for new taxes in state, lawmaker said

January 11, 2005 8 p.m.

David Rondo Scott, 39, of Pasco, died Thursday at his home.

David was born on March 12, 1965, in San Diego, CA to Rondo and Margaret Reid Scott. They moved to Othello, Washington in 1976 where in 1983 David graduated from Othello High School. David attended Spokane Community College earning an AA degree in Diesel Mechanics. After college he married his high school sweetheart Carol Gonzalez on August 10, 1985. They moved to Pasco where David went to work for Campbell and Co. as an HVAC Commercial Sales representative. A job he held until the time of his death.

January 11, 2005 8 p.m.

Mulliken has a full plate in new year

Four committee assignments await state Sen. in the 2005 session

January 11, 2005 8 p.m.

Kisler named Warden interim coach

Third coach for the girls' basketball team in a year

January 11, 2005 8 p.m.

Armand Kent Darling, 68

Armand Kent Darling, age 68, departed his earth journey January 8th after losing a long battle with congestive heart failure. He simply went to sleep in his own bed in the family home at Sunnyside, Wash.

January 11, 2005 8 p.m.

Clock ticks on I-90 overpass project

$1.1 million needed before March

January 11, 2005 8 p.m.

Flu finally finds Grant County

Health officials confident at least two cases discovered

January 10, 2005 8 p.m.

Getting Elder Friendly

Health care professionals in Basin to present concept to city and county officials this year

January 10, 2005 8 p.m.

Chiefs down Bombers in OT

Moses Lake pulls away from Richland in game, league standings

January 10, 2005 8 p.m.

Big Bend comes from behind to defeat Yakima Valley in overtime

MOSES LAKE — Brandon Nielsen, supporting a black eye, gave the Runnin' Vikings every chance to defeat the Yakima Valley Yaks Saturday.

January 10, 2005 8 p.m.

Hinkle readies for 2005 session

COLUMBIA BASIN — With a brand new set of goals and fresh from a resounding victory at the ballot box, State Rep. Bill Hinkle prepares for the 2005 Legislative Session.

January 10, 2005 8 p.m.

Another league loss

Lady Yaks hands Lady Vikings second straight loss to start league

January 10, 2005 8 p.m.

Warden coach arrested

Girls' basketball coach Bob Macintosh taken in on warrant for alleged indecent liberties

January 7, 2005 8 p.m.

Moses Lake cleans house

Davis wins one match in dual

January 7, 2005 8 p.m.

A little touch of home

Mi Carniceria owners open new location — and find a bigger response than they expected

January 7, 2005 8 p.m.

Lady Tigers toe the line

Ephrata's key free throws eke out narrow win

January 7, 2005 8 p.m.

City sees sales tax increase

First time in two years for hike; Gavinski remains cautious

January 7, 2005 8 p.m.

Another blowout before crunchtime

MOSES LAKE - For the second straight double dual, the Moses Lake swimming team made easy work of a nonleague and league opponent.

January 7, 2005 8 p.m.

KID FIT program battles childhood obesity in the Basin

Aimee Hornberger

January 7, 2005 8 p.m.

County emergency dispatch in need of repair

Engineer presents MACC board with solutions

January 6, 2005 8 p.m.

'This is your building'

Big Bend Community College celebrates opening of its largest project to date

January 6, 2005 8 p.m.

Person's weight not linked to their value

Weight loss appears to be a heavy issue these days.

January 6, 2005 8 p.m.

Anthony Vela goes for his third wrestling state championship

MOSES LAKE - There is an elite group of wrestlers in Moses Lake's long history of tradition.

January 6, 2005 8 p.m.

City keeps dream alive

Second lake crossing still in the eye of city leaders, 30 years later

January 6, 2005 8 p.m.

Company continues exploration for natural gas

GRANT COUNTY — Work has begun on a drilling operation that could produce a continuous source of natural gas from a Grant County well.

January 5, 2005 8 p.m.

Prep Briefs

Girls Baskeball

January 5, 2005 8 p.m.

Vera E. Crawford, 87, a 53-year resident of Wphrata passed away on Sunday, Jan. 2, at Emeritus Oakes in Silverdale, where she has been residing since the daeth of her husbnd in 2003.

She was born on November 10, 1917 in Warden to karl and Julianna Suko.

January 5, 2005 8 p.m.

Moses Lake trumps Davis, Sunnyside

YAKIMA - In a double meet in Yakima, the Moses Lake swimming team pounced on Davis 111-17, then Sunnyside 129-19.

January 5, 2005 8 p.m.

Pearl Tonnemaker

Lifelong Central Washington resident Pearl Tonnemaker passed away peacefully at home in the company of family and friends on December 23, 2004. She recently celebrated her 100th birthday with an open house at the Royal City Nazarene Church. Pearl lived from the days of strictly horse transportation to the space and computer age. She was born November 28, 1904 in Ritzville, Washington to Jess and Eglin (Morris) Pearce. She spent her childhood in several towns in the Yakima Valley including Mabton and Zillah. She graduated from Zillah High School in 1923 as part of a class of 8 students. After finishing school, she became well known as the fastest apple packer in the local apple sheds. She married Orland Tonnemaker on June 14, 1925 in Zillah and moved to a farm between Zillah and Granger. While there a daughter Nadine was born in 1927 followed by a son Gene in 1928. In 1934 the family moved to Oroville to a small farm near the shore of Lake Osoyoos. In 1943 the family moved back to the Yakima Valley settling on a farm near Prosser. After Orland accepted a job as an extension agent for WSU, the couple moved to Ephrata in 1951. While in Ephrata, Pearl thoroughly enjoyed working as the bookkeeper for Ping Electric. She also loved attending the Ephrata Christian Church where an active ladies group met for lunch each week. During this time, Pearl and Orland were very active members of the Pomona Grange in Quincy. Recently she received her 80 year member card. She and Orland also worked a farm outside Quincy north of the present day rest area on Trinidad Hill. Orland and Pearl committed themselves to establishing a farm to pass down to future generations. They found an undeveloped farm on the north slope of the Frenchman Hills that they felt would be ideal for an orchard. In 1962 they purchased the land on Dodson Road near Royal City where Pearl has resided ever since. Pearl and Orland started the farm from sagebrush, sand and rock. They planted the first orchard on the north slope of the Frenchman Hills. Pearl did all kinds of physically difficult jobs on the farm well into her eighties.

January 5, 2005 8 p.m.