Ellington

Regionals puts an end to Warden, again

Cougars eliminated from postseason in 7-5 loss to Freeman

Iola Marie Peterson Bogart

Iola Marie Peterson Bogart, 83, died May 26 in Moses Lake.

A salute to fallen soldiers

Basin marks Memorial Day

Gorge gets going

First show of the season was all-day affair

Dunes attendance drops after alcohol ban

Patrols see more families, kids

City of Moses Lake

Notice of Application

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF GRANT

JOHN E. JONES, )

Gregory Daniel Stark

Gregory Daniel Stark was joyfully welcomed into the world by his parents, Michael and Barbara Stark on Dec. 14, 1978 in St. Ignatius, Mont. Shortly after his birth, Greg's family moved to Royal City, where Greg enjoyed a happy childhood and attended all 12 grades in the Royal School District. Greg excelled academically as well as athletically and enjoyed great success in track and cross-country.

Lady Cougars crowned district champs

Warden played three games of softball Saturday to earn the district championship title.

Huskies begin state run with win

Othello's team effort pays off

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

Sealed bids, plainly marked "BID FOR Bridge #114, U-NE, CRP 04-28, will be received by Grant County at the Office of the Board of County Commissioners located in the County Courthouse, P.O. Box 37, 35 C Street NW - Room 207, Ephrata, WA, 98823, until 1:45 P.M., Tuesday, June 7, 2005 and will then and there be opened and publicly read for the construction of the improvements.

Ordinance No. 2207

An ordinance deleting Chapter 13.06 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Water Regulations" and creating Chapter 13.07 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Water Regulations"

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

Sealed bids, plainly marked "BID FOR E SW Rd., CRP 05-04, will be received by Grant County at the Office of the Board of County Commissioners located in the County Courthouse, P.O. Box 37, 35 C Street NW - Room 207, Ephrata, WA, 98823, until 1:30 P.M., Tuesday, June 7, 2005 and will then and there be opened and publicly read for the construction of the improvements.

Lawrence E. Schlicker

Lawrence E. Schlicker died May 24, 2005. He was born May 12, 1942. He married wife Karon on Nov. 18, 1961. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Lawrence and Goldie Schlicker. He is survived by wife Karon, sisters Lois, Geraldene, Pauline; brothers Larry, John and Randy; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Invitation to Bid

Bids will be received by the Richland School District #400 at the Administration Office, Attn: Purchasing, 615 Snow Avenue, Richland, WA 99352 until the date and hour of the bid closing as indicated herein, for the items indicated below.

Ordinance No. 2205

An ordinance amending Ordinance No. 1740- which amended ordinance 1740 creating a planned unit residential development district of Moses Lake pursuant to Moses Lake Municipal Code 18.22.020 (B) and Moses Lake Municipal Code 18.67.

Mistakes hurt Ephrata, boost Connell

Hawks score all four runs off errors to defeat Tigers 4-1

BIDS REQUESTED

Subcontractor and supplier bids requested for the City of Moses Lake, Biosolids and Phase II Wastewater Improvements, on May 2, 2005 at 10:00 AM by:

Executive director resigns from Potato Commission

Boss decides to move on after 9 years, pursue consulting work

Ordinance No. 2206

An ordinance amending Chapter 18.20 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Residential Zones"

Parties unsure of all mail voting

Commission to decide whether to hold public hearing

Soap Lake finances criticized by auditors

City looking to repair problems from most recent SAO report

Ordinance No. 2208

An ordinance amending Chapter 13.08 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Water and Sewer Connections"

NOTICE

The North Central Workforce Development Area Strategic Plan effective July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2007 is available for public review and comment. The plan may be viewed on the internet at www.skillsource.org. Copies may be requested by calling 509-663-3091 or at SkillSource, 234 N. Mission, Wenatchee.

Tactics for first time anglers

Free fishing weekend coming up

City, county discuss fairgrounds annexation

GRANT COUNTY — Moses Lake's mayor and city administrator met Monday with the Grant County commissioners to discuss the future of the Grant County Fairgrounds.

REQUEST FOR BIDS

The Housing Authority of Grant County is requesting sealed bids for installation of vinyl siding, new vinyl windows, and exterior doors on five duplexes located at scattered sites in Mattawa, WA.

Dorothy LaNelle Hay Riter

Dorothy LaNelle Hay Riter was born January 17, 1916 in Boulder, Colo. to parents Glenn Lee Hay and Minnie Pearl Brown. She grew up near Boulder and Greeley with her siblings, Harold, Ralph, and LaVaughn Hay Ballou.

Notice of Trustee's Sale

Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq.

A tranquil place

Moses Lake Japanese Garden opens Friday

Going big time

CUTLINE: Moses Lake track regional qualifiers (top to bottom; left to right) Jake Smedley, Kraig Grant, Rhoan Ashby, Brandan Anderson, Tyan Carpenter, David Moore and Aaron Wafer will compete in regionals this weekend. There are three pole vaulters, a sprinter, a 4x100 team and a javelin thrower traveling to take on the best the region has to offer.

It takes a village to make a healthy community

MOSES LAKE — Collaboration.

The state of WSU football

Locals gather for the Cougar Classic golf tournament to raise money for the WSU Athletic Foundation

Want to make the Columbia Basin Herald your browser's homepage?

GCSO readies to patrol dry dunes

Alcohol ban will play major role in weekend enforcement

County considers all mail elections

Commissioners still to decide on issue

Bad news in Orioles win

Catcher Javy Lopez out for more than six weeks with broken bone

Christa Ashley

The Lord came and took our Christa home on Sunday.

Aching Duncan leads Spurs to victory

PHOENIX (AP) — The only way Tim Duncan's aching ankles are going to feel better is with rest, and the only way he'll get it is if the San Antonio Spurs sweep the Western Conference finals.

Soap Lake School District staff upset

Several staff resign, receive layoff notices from district

Making an attempt at state

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake boys golf head coach J.R. Cox saw the best golf from his players at the district tournament. While all five failed to make the state cut, their near miss makes next season full of possibilities.

Former mayor and Cougar Classic chairman Wayne Rimple putts on the No. 18 green

Former mayor and Cougar Classic chairman Wayne Rimple putts on the No. 18 green at the Moses Lake Golf and Country Club. Rimple was one of more than 144 golfers who participated in the annual Cougar Classic fundraiser to raise money for the Washington State University Athletics Foundation. The golfing event featured coaches from the university, including head coach Bill Doba of the football team. The team of Heaverlo, DAno, Tunstall and Levenseller took first with a team score of 51.

Students petition for school super's resignation

Petition signed by approximately 60 high school students

Being a party of one and loving it, sort of

If I ever meet you on the street, look you straight in the eye and tell you I don't mind eating dinner alone most nights or having deep conversations with the cat while she sits asleep on the windowsill, I would be lying.

Growing healthy communities

Healthy Futures Forum to look at next steps for Healthy Communities Project

Suspect sketch released in Ephrata burglaries

More than 60 burglaries have been reported since February

James Metzger

In loving memory we say good-bye to James Metzger who went to be with the Lord May 8. He died peacefully at home with his family at his side after a long battle with radiation necrosis, the aftermath of his treatment for a brain tumor.

NOTICE TO MATERIAL SUPPLIERS

Sealed bids plainly marked "Quote for Central Shop Heating System Retrofit" 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 5:00 P.M., Friday, June 3, 2005 and will then and there be opened and publicly read for supplying the specified materials.

REQUEST FOR LETTERS OF INTENT TO BID

Letters of intent to bid will be received by Aging & Adult Care of Central Washington (AACCW) for the provision of foot care services (soaking feet, trimming nails, routine corn/callous care, & application of non-prescription lotions persons age 60+. Contractor must provide services in each of the following communities: Service Area 1: Adams County (Lind, Othello, Ritzville, Washtucna), Grant County (Desert Aire, Ephrata, Moses Lake, Quincy, & Royal City). Service Area 2: Chelan/ Douglas Counties (Chelan, Leavenworth, Wenatchee). Service Areas will not be further divided, but may be combined into a single Service Area.

Royal softball clinches league title

The Lady Knights swept Riverview Thursday to clinch the league title heading into districts.

County raises employee wages by 3 percent

Negotiations still working with one employee group

Invitation to Bid

Bids will be received by the Richland School District #400 at the Administration Office, Attn: Purchasing, 615 Snow Avenue, Richland, WA 99352 until the date and hour of the bid closing as indicated herein, for the items indicated below.

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 June 2, 2005 for Surplus Sale of Enterasys Equipment as more fully described in Contract Documents 180-2073.

Holmquist reviews recent session

Legislator disappointed by tax increases

Kennewick does it again

Moses Lake falls to the Lions 9-2, but stay alive in playoffs

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Grant County, Washington

Body building is in the water

Moses Lake body builders Tony McCurty and Todd Scott finish on top at Emerald Cup 2005

A career to remember

MOSES LAKE — For the past 31 years, students have been the center of Lisa Hanson's life.

NOTICE OF DETERMINATION OF

NON-SIGNIFICANCE

Grant County Board of Commissioners

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE

Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE

Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq.

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 June 8, 2005 for Upgrade of Ephrata Headquarters Mechanical and Electrical Systems as more fully described in Contract Documents 130-2062.

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY

JUVENILE DEPARTMENT

Joseph S. Jantz

Joseph S. "Joe" Jantz, age 96, died May 9 at the Life Care Center, in Ritzville, where he had resided the last several weeks.

Cities choked by inches of ash

Mount St. Helens Eruption 25 Year Anniversary Moses Lake recalls its response to the effects of Mount St. Helens eruption

Betty Lou Clark

Betty Lou Clark, wife of Charles Clark, passed away May 16, 2005 after a battle with cancer. Her life was dedicated to her family, friends and church. She is survived by her husband Charles, her sister Ilene Downey, her brother Max Abston (wife Jackie) and her children, Sandra Heavey, Judy Calkins (husband Larry), Ed Heavey (wife Lorrie) and Rick Heavey (wife Pam). She also left behind many close friends.

Royal softball schools Wahluke

The Lady Knights took on the Lady Warriors Tuesday and defeated them 15-2 in the first game and 24-2 in the second.

Eruption halted spring festival plans

Mount St. Helens Eruption 25 Year Anniversary 'I don't ever want to do it again'

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY

JUVENILE DEPARTMENT

Tigers' last gasp just enough for win

Torgeson's base hit in the seventh gives Ephrata district playoff win

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY

JUVENILE DEPARTMENT

Quincy fire hall set to break ground

Bid for construction awarded to Moses Lake firm

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE

PURSUANT TO THE REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON

Groups looking for safety on Highway 26

Number of accidents appear to be decreasing on roadway

Frances Ann Boyle

Frances Ann Boyle, 68, passed away May 13 in the Samaritan Hospital Special Care Unit, after an eight year battle with COPD. She was born October 6, 1936 to Frank and Ruby Marz in Graham, Texas.

Lady Chiefs gear up for playoffs

Moses Lake looks to enact a little playoff revenge against Kennewick

The Age of Invention

Bugs, mysteries and movies all part of 2005 Camp Invention Camp to be held June 20-24 at Discover Elementary

INVITATION TO BID

FOR THREE SEPARATE EQUIPMENT PACKAGES

Trail project receives $340K boost

Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation awards grant to Heron Trail construction

Moses Lake officially eliminated

Pasco tags eight runs in seven to secure postseason spot

Adios, amigos

Normally, I take this space of blank paper on this page and, like a fifth-grader doing a science experiment, I pour a bit of my own brand of weirdness on it and then watch to see what grows.

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

COUNTY OF GRANT

Potato disputes with Canada continue

WSPC gearing up for July trade tribunal

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.

Hope remains in season closer

MOSES LAKE — Big Bend had an outside chance of making the playoffs, but next year will have to be the year to try to make it a reality.

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF GRANT

JOHN E. JONES, )

Law Dogs pull off second victory

Guns and Hoses third annual game gets fiery and competitive

NOTICE TO APPLE GROWERS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Washington State Apple Commission, located in Wenatchee, is preparing to appoint one position on the Tree Fruit Research Commission as a commissioner for a three-year term to begin August 1, 2005. This position has historically represented the basin area of the state. The position is currently held by Dain Craver, who is reapplying for the position.

A toast to Cellarbration

Event raises funds for Big Bend Community College Foundation

Where there's smoke

MOSES LAKE — With a few inhales and exhales through a straw after jumping up and down for anywhere from one to three minutes, fifth-grader Bryce Perez at Longview Elementary has an inkling of what it feels like to be a smoker.

Ordinance No. 2203

An ordinance changing the official zoning map

NOTICE OF APPLICATION AND PUBLIC HEARING

GRANT COUNTY PLANNING DEPARTMENT

Let the evolution begin

Moses Lake Fire department torches buildings to gain first-hand experience

Ordinance No. 2204

An ordinance creating Chapter 16.40 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Fire Department Permit Fees"

Solo no more

Longtime Moses Lake attorneys merge firms

No easy road

EPHRATA — Royal felt like it never gave Ephrata the upperhand.

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Grant County, Washington

Royal wins league for the sixth time

The Knights defeated the Cougars by a 70 point margin in their golf match Thursday to give Royal the league title for the sixth time in as many years. The Knights combined for a team score of 309 to Warden's 379. Royal's Joe Perkins was the medalist on the day with a score of 72.

Moses Lake group scores important grants

Committee focused on bringing traffic safety to children around schools awarded money

Art set to fill city's sidewalks

Sculpture Without Walls program 'going full speed ahead,' backers say

Tribes' eye on Moses Pointe worries tavern owners

Though nothing has been agreed upon yet, tavern owners fear dire consequences

Drought year begs caution

The predicament is likely to happen any year, but this year the likelihood has risen tenfold. We are headed into a drought year and recreating in the outdoors requires special care.

Untouchable?

Jorge Reyes has emerged as one of the top pitchers in 1A baseball Edward Rodriguez following in his shadow

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE

Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq.

Ordinance No. 2202

An ordinance changing the official zoning map

Ready for the next challenge

Assistant principal ends last year at Frontier Middle School

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE

Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq.

Big Bend rebounds for a split decision

Vikings remain in fourth place in tightly packed Eastern Region

Dana R. Kelby

Dana R. Kelby, age 72, died at Sacred Heart Medical Center on Friday.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE

Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq.

Joe Keller

Joe Keller, 88, a life long resident of Quincy passed away on Sunday at Samaritan Hospital in Moses Lake.

Middle schooler expelled after threats to hurt self, others

Frontier Middle School student given emergency expulsion after online correspondence

Mulliken defends gas tax vote

Her first pro-taxes vote in 11 years still sore spot among area Republicans

Othello finishes undefeated in CWAC golf

The Huskies traveled to Black Rock Creek, a par 72 course, to play against East Valley of Yakima, Grandview, Toppenish and Naches. Othello came in first place in the team scores with a total of 307 and Bart Patitucci, of Othello, was the medalist on the day with a 73. Jason Brault shot a 77, Brandon Hoksbergen had a 78, Brandon Robbins shot a 79, Travis Mohs had a 81 and Blake Roosma hit a 98.

Spring Festival marks 25th year

MOSES LAKE — The summer can't truly start in Moses Lake until after Spring Festival.

Royal makes it look easy in win over Warden

The Lady Knights sweep doubleheader

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY JUVENILE DEPARTMENT

In the Matter of the Welfare of: NO. 05-7-00060-5

Doris Meade

Doris Meade, 83, died of pneumonia on May 3, at Lourdes Medical Center. She was born June 4, 1921, in McVille, N.D.

Moses Lake slows losing skid

Chiefs split with Walla Walla to end eight-game skid, long shot to reach Big Nine district playoffs

Royal's Baker throws a perfect game

In Royal's double-header against Columbia-Burbank, Ashley Baker pitched five innings, facing 15 batters and striking out four.

County bans alcohol at Beverly dunes

No citations issued in ban's first weekend in Moses Lake

Joyce Evelyn Notaras

Joyce Notaras, 92, of Soap Lake passed away on Thursday, May 5 at McKay Healthcare and Rehab Center in Soap Lake.

Golden at Sage Hills

WARDEN — Even on their home course, the Warden golf team has struggled to get their shots to land.

A new beginning

Maternity Support Services reaches out to Soap Lake family in crisis

William "Bill" Calvert Hopson

William "Bill" Calvert Hopson passed away May 6, 2005, at the age of 48, from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident that occurred on May 1. A memorial service will be held Thursday, May 12, 2005 at 6 p.m. at the Moses Lake Alliance Church on Grape Drive with Pastor Jody Bowser officiating. Everyone is invited to a reception following the service at the Noon Moon on Third Street in Moses Lake. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel and Crematory, Moses Lake.

Covey, Gavinski return from Japan trip

Moses Lake leaders visit sister city Yonezawa

BEFORE THE HONORABLE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON

In the Matter of the Application of

Ethel Eunice Thonney

Ethel Eunice Thonney, 82, of College Place, Wash., went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, May 6, while recovering from surgery at Kadlec Hospital.

Notice of Application and Public Hearing

Notice is hereby given that a request for a Variance was received on April 12, 2005 from Neal & Laurie Sundesten,16695 DE 34th ST, Bellevue, WA 98008, (425) 747-7143; 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 May 4, 2005. PROJECT: A Variance to GCC 23.08.020(a)(1) that limits the square footage of accessory structures, prior to the establishment of a primary use/structure, to 1,500 square feet. The applicant is seeking to construct a 3,540 sq. ft airplane hanger prior to the establishment of a residence. SEPA: Exempt ADDITIONAL PERMITS: Conditional Use Permit STUDIES REQUIRED: None LOCATION: The site address of the subject area is 213 Airport Way, Desert Aire, WA, also known as, lot 15 of the Desert Aire #7 plat; and is a portion of S 22, T 14 N, R 23 E, WM, Grant County, WA. (parcel #'s 02-1674-000) 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, June 8, 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 #05-4061) 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 30, 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.

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 May 2, 2005, and ready for processing, public review and comment.

Bursting your bubble and other travel lessons

I've been fortunate enough to spend quite a lot of time traveling lately, first to Mexico in March and most recently to South Korea last month.

A split on senior night

Moses Lake's seniors play their last home game

George White 1932 - 2005

George Alexander White was born July 16, 1932 to Phyllis Draper and Hants White in Presque Isle, Maine. He passed away peacefully on May 5 at his home with his family surrounding him.

No surprise in CWAC North baseball

Ephrata sweeps Omak, clinches eighth straight league title Ratigan improves to 8-0 after holding the Pioneers to four hits

A special prom

MOSES LAKE — If there is one thing all proms have in common, it's the 1978 song "YMCA."

SEPA NOTICE OF ACTION

Notice is given under SEPA, RCW 43.21C.080, that Grant County took the action described in (3) below on April 4, 2005.

County faces illegal dumping

For landowners illegal dumping can be a common problem

Farmers Market opens in Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE — It was a small but enthusiastic start to the Columbia Basin Farmers Market this year at the opening date on Saturday in Moses Lake Civic Park.

Royal sneaks into playoffs with loss

The Knights lost to East Valley 4-2 Saturday but have still qualified for the playoffs in the way bubble teams do. The two goals for Royal were scored by Silvano Ramos. His first goal, in the tenth minute, was unassisted and his second goal, in the 39th minute, was assisted by Raul Guerrero.

NOTICE OF APPLICATION AND PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is hereby given that a request for a Minor Rezone was received on April 18, 2005 from the ASPI Group (Designated Contact: Mike Budd, P.O. Box 505, Ephrata, WA 98823, 509-754-4376); 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 May 2, 2005. PROJECT: A Minor Zone Change for eleven (11) parcels totaling ~241.94-acres from Urban Light Industrial to Urban Commercial 1. SEPA: Exempt. ADDITIONAL PERMITS: None STUDIES REQUIRED: None LOCATION: The subject area is located adjacent to the Larson Subdivision on the east side of Patton BLVD and south of the Grant County Airport within the Moses Lake Urban Growth Boundary; a portion of Section 4, Township 20 N., Range 28 E., W.M., Grant County WA. (parcel #17-0150-012, 17-1250-004, 17-0147-000, 31-2006-000, 31-2007-000, 31-2008-000, 31-2009-000, 12-2151-000, 12-2152-000, 12-2153-000, & 12-2154-000.) ZONING: Urban Light Industrial. Required mitigation will be pursuant to the Unified Development Code. OPEN RECORD PUBLIC HEARING: Planning Commission hearing, 12 pm, June 1, 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 #05-4041) 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 23, 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.

SUPERIOR COURT, STATE OF WASHINGTON,

COUNTY OF GRANT

SL lava lamp project bubbling ahead

SOAP LAKE — The city council has instructed city attorney James Whitaker to begin discussing a license agreement with Haggerty Enterprises Inc. to bring to the council's attention.

Joe Perkins shoots a 61 as Royal boys own the green

Knight golfers took on the Warriors on Thursday and came home with a sweet victory. The combined team scores had Royal ahead of Wahluke 298 to 392. The team score put up by the boys is a school record for a match on the road and equals the team record for a home match.

Wenatchee, Walla Walla prove too deep

Wafer, Moore and Hernandez all finish first in their events

No site in Washington selected for factory

EDC Director: Disappointed but not surprised

Get ready for the Gorge

Popular George venue announces majority of summer concert dates

Business gearing up for the cycle of life

ML Multisport ties together community's cycling enthusiasts

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY

JUVENILE DEPARTMENT

Estefana T. Gonzalez

Estefana was born April 17, 1918 in Ciudad Mier, Tamaulipas, Mexico. She later moved to Corpus Christi, Texas, where, at the age of 14, she met her future sweetheart and husband Jose R. Gonzalez. Estefana and Jose were married the year 1939 in Tamaulipas, Mexico. They lived in Edingburg, Texas until 1953 when they moved their family to Washington State.

Newly formed council looks towards disaster preparedness

Group seeking volunteers

Elizabeth Rose Hays

Elizabeth Rose Hays, infant sister of William Leo Hays and daughter of Todd and Leona Hays of Moses Lake, was born 1 pm Saturday, April 30, 2005. She passed away in Spokane at 6 p.m. Monday, May 2, 2005.

County elected officials request increase in pay

Group looking for parity to commissioners, other counties

Notice of Trustee's Sale

Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq.

Alfred L. Bashaw

Alfred L. Bashaw, 74, was born March 30, 1931 in Lebanon, New Hampshire to Levi P. and Lillian (Allard) Bashaw. He passed away April 29, 2005 at home with loved ones after an extended illness.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE

Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq.

Grist for rumor mill mainly gristle

A friend of a friend of a friend of a little birdy told us, there's no plan at the moment to bring Fred Meyer to Moses Lake. Actually, the word comes from a little higher up than that.

Amended Notice of Trustee's Sale

Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq.

Age ain't nothin' but a number

MOSES LAKE — People are the center of 89-year-old Glenn Schneider's world.

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY

JUVENILE DEPARTMENT

Alfred Jefferson Holmes

Alfred Jefferson Holmes, 85, a longtime resident of Moses Lake, passed on to his Lord on April 29, at Lakeridge Special Care Facility.

Warriors give home crowd a shut out

Wahluke defeats Naches 5-0 Tuesday

Quincy comes alive at the plate

Jacks rack up seven hits, including a home run from Smokey Baughman

Warden comes back against River View

The Lady Cougars softball team swept River View on Tuesday after coming back from a 6-0 deficit in the second game. In the first game, Jennifer Kotong pitched a one hit shut out in the first game, throwing nine strike-outs. Warden played solid defense in the first game and held River View to a no-score. The final in the first was 3-0 Warden.

Savoie murder trial pushed back until fall

14-year-old still faces charge of first-degree murder

Ephrata Chamber money swiped

Burglars break into chamber office, director's home Police unsure if weekend incident is related to ongoing rash of burglaries in the city

Aerobatics in Ephrata

Constructive critiques offered from expert eyes on the ground

BEFORE THE HONORABLE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON

In the Matter of the Application of

Paul Albert Butler

"Blessed indeed is the man who hears many gentle voices call him father." — L.M. Child

These are my children

Othello teacher to retire at end of 2004-2005 school year

Hinkle drops curtain on busy session

Sirita's Law brings broad prominence to lawmaker's 2005 work

NOTICE OF VACATION OF UTILITY EASEMENT

Notice is hereby given that the land owner, Belle Enterprises, Inc., a Washington corporation, has requested the vacation of the dedicated five foot (5') utility easements existing on each side of the two (2) interior lot lines between lots 8 and 9 and 9 and 10 of the J. Barney Industrial Plat as recorded in Volume 16 of Plats, pages 14, 15 and 16, records of Grant County, Washington, commencing from a point on the two (2) interior lot lines a distance five feet (5') from the front lot line on Turnkey Road extending along the two (2) interior lot lines to a point on the West line of the 17.5 feet access and utility easement as shown on the Plat. 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 May 9, 2005. Comments may be hand delivered (32 C St. Suite 26a), submitted by mail or FAX (754-6097).

LEGAL NOTICE

The May meeting GRANT COUNTY DISABILITY BOARD will be held on Monday, 5/9/05 at 10:00 a.m. in the Commissioner's Hearing Room, at the Courthouse in Ephrata. This is a one time change of meeting date.

Schawana celebrates new water system

State awards system as 'most improved'

The last dance

'The Firebird' final performance for BAML director in ML

I sold my car recently

I sold my car recently, and I say that with the tone usually reserved for breaking the news of a divorce to a close friend. My 1984 Honda Accord had 253,000 miles, a crumpled front quarter panel and a fuel gauge that gave purely arbitrary readings. But it was in my life for 10 years and, damn it, it had character.

NOTICE OF DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE

The Department of Ecology issued a determination of nonsignificance (DNS) under the State Environmental Policy Act Rules (Chapter 197-11 WAC) for the following project:

Ephrata's softball team needed a win against Quincy and Laura Tinnell gave them every reason to do so.

Tinnell near perfect against Quincy

Mary Alice Cassiano

Mary Alice Cassiano, 74, a longtime Moses Lake resident, followed her father, Benjamin and her brother, Joe, in mortal sleep on Saturday, April 30, 2005.

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

SEAL COAT PROJECT - 2005

Reyes smooth, Rodriguez avoids a scare

Warden comes from behind to beat Cle Elum in game one, then sails behind Jorge Reyes in game two

Maiers, Jacobsen take over ML Golf & Country Club

New owners look to enhance membership atmosphere

Leaving your mark

GEAR UP program brings 'Signature Project' to ML