Wednesday, November 30
Kristine Shuler, Clerk-Treasurer
#012022
Turnout increased in countywide all-mail election
Votes certified Tuesday in Grant, Adams counties
Notice of Trustee's Sale
Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq.
PUBLIC NOTICE
The December meeting of the Noxious Weed Control Board of Grant County will be held Monday, December 5, 2005, at 12:00 noon, at the Bureau of Reclamation Building, 32 "C" Street N.W., Room 321, Ephrata, Washington.
Arsonist started floral shop blaze
David Cole
Chiefs host, sweep co-ed jamboree
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake High School's Chief gym was bustling with basketballs, duffle bags and fans Tuesday night during the season opening jamboree hosted by the Chiefs.
George on George, Part Deux
Small turn-out for first new American History Nights
Notice of Trustee's Sale
Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq.
Edna May Elliott
Edna May Elliott, 83, passed away on Nov. 25 at Sunbridge Care and Rehabiliation In Moses Lake.
ORDINANCE NO. 630
AN ORDINANCE TO ADOPT THE ANNUAL BUDGET OF THE CITY OF WARDEN, WASHINGTON FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006
Woman injured during robbery
Clerk found on floor of gas station
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 December 14, 2005 for the Replacement of the Existing IVR/ACD System as more fully described in Contract Documents 130-2107.
Lady Vikes win first home game
MOSES LAKE — The Big Bend Community College women's basketball team defeated their first opponent at home Tuesday.
SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 629
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WARDEN HAS ADOPTED AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2005 BUDGET AS ADOPTED BY ORDINANCE NO 622, NOVEMBER 23, 2004.
NOTICE AND INVIATION FOR PUBLIC COMMENT ON THE APPLICATION FOR WATER QUALITY CERTIFICATION FOR A NEW LICENSE FOR THE PRIEST RAPIDS HYDROELECTRIC PROJECT,
FERC LICENSE NO. 2114
Jones, Jones leave Grant County PUD
Married couple moving to Spokane, wife takes new job
Tuesday, November 29
Literacy council to close Dec. 31
Closure comes after low participation numbers fail meeting grant requirements
Virginia M. Curtis
Virginia M. Curtis, 84, longtime Moses Lake resident and a woman of great faith, joined her Lord and heavenly family on Thursday, Nov. 24, 2005 at SunBridge Care and Rehabilitation. A memorial service will be held at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, 1020 S. A. St., Moses Lake at 1 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 3. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel and Crematory, Moses Lake.
SUPERIOR COURT, STATE OF WASHINGTON, COUNTY OF GRANT
In the Matter of the Estate of: )
SUPERIOR COURT, STATE OF WASHINGTON, COUNTY OF GRANT
In the Matter of the Estate )
Notice of Trustee's Sale
Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq.
Chamber manager retires in February
Wagner says Moses Lake, chamber have bright futures
Hilma Pauline Chaffee
Hilma Pauline Chaffee, born July 15, 1922 in Royalton, Minn. died at her home on Nov. 20, 2005 in Moses Lake, Washington; she was 83.
Yahoo exploring possible data center in Grant County
David A. Cole
Photo of Othello robbery suspect released to public
Police continue investigation, seek more information on pair of robbers
Wyman appointed as new Othello council member
City seeks planning commissioner
Monday, November 28
A citywide cleanup
Code enforcement program patrols for beautification along city streets
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Sealed bids will be received by the Public Utility District No. 2 of Grant County at the District's Hydro Administration Office located at 15655 Wanapum Village Lane SW, Beverly, Washington until 2:30 P.M., on December 15, 2005 for Priest Rapids Dam Spillway Apron and End Sill Underwater Concrete Repair as more fully described in Contract Documents 230-2132R.
'Students helping student'
Peninsula Elementary rallies to help fellow student get new motorized wheelchair
NOTICE OF PROPOSED SETTLEMENT OF
CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT
Yarbros marshals for ag parade
Route closed to parking during annual agriculture appreciation celebration
Raising funds to help local Habitat for Humanity
$30,000 raised at 11th annual Festival of Trees
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF GRANT
Hartline school damaged by burglars
School flooded when fire hydrant faucet turned on
PUBLIC NOTICE
The December meeting of the Noxious Weed Control Board of Grant County will be held Monday, December 5, 2005, at 12:00 noon, at the Bureau of Reclamation Building, 32 "C" Street N.W., Room 321, Ephrata, Washington.
Reporter proves self to be local tourist attraction
In a recent story, my colleague Brad Gary reported Moses Lake's city budget is looking a little bit better for 2006, thanks in part to an increase in the city's sale tax due to more spending locally.
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
CITY OF MOSES LAKE
Ordinance No. 2240
An ordinance adopting the budget for the City of Moses Lake, Washington for the year of 2006
NOTICE OF SPECIAL PUBLIC HEARING
OF
Saturday, November 26
Vike's youth an advantage for development
Runnin' Vikes look forward to season
Color reigns at yarn and fiberworks
Store owner weaves place for self at yarn store
Othello grocery store robbed at gunpoint
OTHELLO — No arrests have been made following an armed robbery at the Leprekon grocery store in Othello Wednesday.
Bell ringers make generosity merry
Kids an integral part for one jolly worker
Travelers moving smoothly through mountain passes
David A. Cole
Floral shop in flames Wednesday night
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake Floral burned in a fire Wednesday night.
Wednesday, November 23
Chiefs win 'baker' games to defeat Kennewick
Lady Chiefs bowl well late
Moses Lake adopts budget for 2006
Reward offered in BB vandalism
Banking on a Thanksgiving meal
Food bank distributes turkey in baskets for holiday
How to cook a turkey, kindgarten style
Young students use imaginations creating Thanksgiving feasts
An introduction to an American holiday
Rileys among folks opening doors to show Japanese students Thanksgiving customs
NOTICE
Notice is Hereby given that the regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners of Adams County Public Hospital District # 3, DBA Othello Community Hospital, for the month of November will be held on Wednesday November 30, 2005 at 6 p.m. in the conference room located in the lower level at Othello Community Hospital, 315 N. 14th Avenue, Othello, WA.
Ray Leon Frodsham
Ray Leon Frodsham, 75, longtime Moses Lake resident, passed away at Samaritan Hospital on Monday, Nov. 2005. A memorial service will be held Nov. 25 at 1 p.m. at the Grape Drive L.D.S. church with Bishop Redford officiating. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel and Crematory, Moses Lake.
Isaac Bliss Roberts
Isaac Bliss Roberts, Jr., 94, longtime Moses Lake resident, passed away Monday, Nov. 22, 2005 at his home. Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m., Friday, Nov. 25 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Grape Drive Chapel, with President Les Michie presiding. Interment will follow at Valley View Memorial Park in Soap Lake. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel and Crematory, Moses Lake.
Local coach wins award from peers for softball
OTHELLO — Coach Rudy Ochoa was named the Fastpitch Coach of the Year by the Washington State Coaches Association last weekend at the Washington State Softball Hall of Fame. He received the award after a committee of his peers chose him out of all the coaches within the organization. Ochoa received a similar award in 2002.
Veterans eat free on Thanksgiving
EPHRATA — Seven years ago, Thanksgiving Day changed for Rosie Terry and her husband, Melvin, when they decided it no longer made sense for two people to simply stay home with their big turkey dinner.
Lady Vikes start season with Tip-Off wins
Big Bend looks to perform well
Tuesday, November 22
Notice of Trustee's Sale
Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq.
Candidate turns down Othello police chief job
City advertising position statewide
Mattawa murder suspect still at large
Suspect allegedly shot 37-year-old man Friday
George gathers for American History Night
Soup potluck, video presentation portrays Washington as 'reluctant leader'
Mammoth tusk found on Odessa ranch
8-foot tusk not first Ice Age artifact unearthed in the area
Notice of Trustee's Sale
Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq.
County preps for flu pandemic
Local officals concerned about avian flu
William (Bill) Tapio
William (Bill) Tapio, 59, passed away Nov. 16 at the University of Washington in Seattle. A longtime resident of Moses Lake, Bill was born on April 30, 1946 in Belcourt, N.D.
Monday, November 21
Taking the finger off of 'fast forward'
Last week our editorial page touched on a topic I've been considering for some time: Our culture's ever increasing tendency to plow into the Christmas season earlier and earlier every year. As Herald writer Brad W. Gary and a letter to the editor writer touched on last Thursday, this need for holiday speed seems to be accelerating, pushing Americans to the point that we're nearly skipping over Thanksgiving in our excitement for Christmas.
Odessa aquifer groups to coordinate efforts
CBDL, OARC discuss approaches to declining water
John A. Shaw
John A. Shaw passed away on Nov. 10 in Soap Lake after a long illness. He was born in Seattle on Oct. 22,1922.
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Sealed Bids for construction of the 2006 Taxiway Delta Portland Cement Concrete Pavement Reconstruction at Grant County International Airport, addressed to the Port of Moses Lake, will be received at the office of the Executive Manager, Port of Moses Lake, 7810 Andrews Street NE, Suite 200, Moses Lake, Washington 98837 (OWNER), until 2:00 p.m., local time, on the 12th day of December, 2005. Any Bids received after the specified time will not be considered.
'Real dreams and real possibilities'
OIC works to aid agriculture workers, area business with training, resources
Lind-Ritzville moves on to the semis
EASTSOUND — The Broncos defeated Orcas Island 49-13 Saturday.
Thanks given for help
Soroptimist International delivers 150 food baskets to area's needy families
Rusty Figgins builds loyalty by bottling great wines
GEORGE — With every bottle of wine made at Cave B Estate Winery, no one is more familiar with what went into producing it than winemaker Rusty Figgins.
Giving Life
Basin blood donors recognized for their donations
Knights heading to semi-finals in Tacoma
ROCKFORD — Royal held Freeman scoreless after the first quarter in their 35-14 win Saturday.
Friday, November 18
Touring the Columbia Basin by 'speeder' train
Procession of speeders took over local railways
Home sweet home
Habitat for Humanity helps family build own home
Ephrata Rotarian discusses literacy with U.N. panel
Rotary project helps Guatemalan students
Golden or Red Delicious? No, Coug or Husky
This weekend ushers in the biggest game of the season for the Washington State Cougars and the University of Washington Huskies. Which are you?
The glory days of high school
MOSES LAKE — Michael Tucker is an energetic 18-year-old. Even sitting for an interview, he radiates movement, his leg continually bouncing and his chair position changing with each passing moment.
NOTICE OF FILING OF 2006 PRELIMINARY BUDGET
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Sealed bids will be received by the Public Utility District No. 2 of Grant County at the District's Hydro Administration Office located at 15655 Wanapum Village Lane SW, Beverly, Washington until 2:30 P.M., on December 5, 2005 for Transporting Westinghouse Spare GSU Transformer from Priest Rapids to Wanapum Dam as more fully described in Contract Documents 230-2178.
Merrill (Mitch-Mike) Musulin
Mike Musulin, age 88, passed over from this life to eternity on Nov. 12 in Moses Lake. Mike was born in Kaslo, BC on Oct. 16, 1918. He was preceded in death by a brother, Denzel (Denny), and a sister, Zelda (Irene). He is survived by a nephew, Larry Crowley of Bellevue, and longtime friend Gary Fisher of Moses Lake.
Grant County PUD bond rating upgraded
David A. Cole
Thursday, November 17
Grant County's financial statements late, again
Tardiness could jeopardize grant money eligibility
STATE OF WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY
NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO CONSTRUCT AN AIR POLLUTION SOURCE
Ice rink starts skating season Saturday
Skates available for rent at recreation center
City of Moses Lake
Notice of Application
Accessible homes dedicated in Moses Lake
Development built for residents with disabilities
PORT OF MOSES LAKE
(Grant County Port District No. 10)
Grounded in reality TV
Fledgling sod farm makes donation to ABC home makeover show
City of Moses Lake
Notice of Application
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON
FOR GRANT COUNTY
LOAN NO. 0002714640
T.S. NO. 1077457-06 PARCEL NO. 14-0475-149 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Trustee, Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation of Washington, will on December 23, 2005, at the hour of 10:00am, At the County Courthouse, 35 C Street NW in the city of Ephrata, State of Washington, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at the time of sale, the following described real property, situated in the County(ies) of Grant, State of Washington to-wit: Lot 8, block 3, Poplar Park Estates First Addition, according to the plat thereof recorded in volume 15 of plats, pages 50 and 51, records of Grant County Washington. Commonly known as: 714 K Street SE Ephrata WA 98823 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated July 06, 1999, recorded December 03, 1999, under Auditor's File No. 1058165, Book xx, Page xx, records of Grant County, Washington, from Ned C. England and Jeanie P. England, Husband And Wife as Grantor, to First American Title Insurance Company as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of Bank of America, N.A., D/B/A Of Nationsbank, N.A. as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned by N/A to LaSalle Bank National Association As Trustee For Certificateholders of EMC Mortgage Loan Trust 2003-B Mortgage Loan Pass-Through Certificates, Series 200B II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrower's or Grantor's default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust. III. The default(s) for which this foreclosure is/are made as follows: Failure to pay when due the following amounts which are now in arrears: $15,215.05 (together with any subsequent payments, late charges, advances, costs and fees thereafter due). IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: Principal Balance of $79,248.33, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument secured from September 01, 2004 and such other costs and fees as are due under the Note or other instrument secured, and as are provided by statute. V. The above-described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. The sale will be made without warranty, express, or implied regarding title, possession or encumbrances on December 23, 2005. The default(s) referred to in paragraph III, must be cured by December 12, 2005 (11 days before the sale date), to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time on or before December 12, 2005 (11 days before the sale date), the default(s) as set forth in paragraph III is/are cured and the Trustee's fees and costs are paid. The sale may be terminated any time after December 12, 2005 (11 days before the sale date), and before the sale by the Borrower, Grantor, any Guarantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance paying the entire principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees, and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust and curing all other defaults. VI. A written notice of default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following addresses: Ned C England, 714 K Street SE, Ephrata WA 98823; Jeanie P. England, 714 K Street SE, Ephrata WA 98823 by both first class and certified mail on August 02, 2005 proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and on August 03, 2005 the written notice of default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in the paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such posting. VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above-described property. IX. Anyone having any objections to the sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee's sale. X. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS The purchaser at the trustee's sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the grantor under the Deed of Trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the Deed of Trust, including occupants and tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants and tenants by summary proceedings under the unlawful detainer act, Chapter 59.12 RCW. Date September 12, 2005 Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation of Washington P.O. Box 22004 525 East Main Street El Cajon CA 92022-9004 (800) 546-1531 Signature/By Lorrie Womack, A.V.P. R-122467 11/18/2005 12/09/02005
Angie Allen
Angie Allen, age 93, passed away Nov. 13 at Lake Ridge Special Care Center in Moses Lake. A longtime resident of Skagit Valley, she was born Sept. 26, 1912 in Sedro Woolley. Angie moved to Moses Lake in 2002.
Congress grapples Medicaid reform
House yet to pass bill to cut $50 billion from social programs
Wednesday, November 16
Safe crossing in Ephrata
New crosswalk increases pedestrian safety
STATE OF WASHINGTON
Irrigated Cash Lease No. 12-078569
Jimmy Ray Byrd
Another Angel has gone home. Jim Byrd died at home Nov. 11, 2005, following a courageous battle with cancer. Jim lived in Moses Lake for 15 years. He loved the sunshine and, most of all, the fishing.
Notice of Trustee's Sale
Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq.
Moses Lake woman's cold case reopened
David A. Cole
New laws urge drivers to get out of the way
WSP, others to start ticketing unyielding motorists
'A blaze of color'
Ephrata artist's pieces on display at This and Thatz
Intermodal train service delayed
Area in 'limbo' while Burlington railroad sorts through issues
NOTICE OF MEETING OF
BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
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.
Tuesday, November 15
Candidates applications received for open council member seats
Current members to hold interviews of four applicants this month
Despite opposition, gas tax a go in Grant County
Potato Hill bridge replacement, Highway 17 widening move forward after voters
Education not impossible for those serving jail time
Inmates earn GEDs, plan for getting jobs while in county jail
Farm bureau chief takes lead for another year
Bates recommends involvement, says organization provides farmer assistance
NOTICE
Notice is Hereby Given that a Special Meeting of the Board of Commissioners of Adams County Public Hospital District #3, DBA Othello Community Hospital, will be held on Tuesday, November 22, at 12:00 p.m. in the conference room located in the lower level at Othello Community Hospital, 315 N. 14th Avenue, Othello, WA. The Board will enter Executive Session per RCW 42.30.110(1)(g).
NOTICE
Notice is Hereby given that the regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners of Adams County Public Hospital District # 3, DBA Othello Community Hospital, for the month of November will be held on Wednesday November 30, 2005 at 6 p.m. in the conference room located in the lower level at Othello Community Hospital, 315 N. 14th Avenue, Othello, WA.
PUD prepares to issue about $100 million in bonds
Bonds sold to pay for improvements to Priest Rapids Dam, pay off old bonds
Roy H. Elkins
Roy H. Elkins, who lived in Othello since 1968, passed away on November 13, 2005 at the Deaconess Medical Center in Spokane. He was born to Henry and Francis Elkins on August 23, 1931 in Mooresburg, Tenn.
Monday, November 14
Ag bill benefits area's specialty crops
Bill restores research funds, aids local farmers
Veterans saluted
With a combination of prayer and honor, veterans and supporters gathered Sunday to honor the men and women who have served their nation in the armed forces.
Budget sees new projects for Moses Lake in 2006
City looks at downtown, aquatic center improvements
Maintaining the challenge in academics
Students and parents seek continued opportunities to keep education interesting
Voters throwing money away, giving too much control to government
The results from the election say two things to me: Voters are throwing their money away and they want the government to control every aspect of their lives. In particular I'm referring to the gas tax that wasn't repealed and the smoking ban that passed.
LULAC chapter officially welcomed in Quincy
Community comes together to bridge cultural barriers and advocate civil rights for Hispanics
Gladys M. Williams
Oct. 23, 1920 - Nov. 10, 2005
STATE OF WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY
NOTICE OF INDUSTRIAL WASTE DISCHARGE PERMIT APPLICATION AND PROPOSED RENEWAL OF PERMIT NO. ST 5382
Not your typical banker
Chamber's Ambassador General finds the fun in life
John W. Baird
John W. Baird of Ephrata, passed on early Monday morning, Nov. 7, 2005, at his home in Shady Acres.
Friday, November 11
Business is always unique inside Sue's Shadow Box
Diversity of offerings keeps things steady in downtown shop
'You have to be strong'
Moses Lake National Guardsman recounts time in Iraq, New Orleans
BB shootings damage businesses
MOSES LAKE — Nearly two dozen businesses have had to call the police in the last two weeks, to report their windows shot out by BBs.
Lady Chiefs undefeated after Thursday
Moses Lake shut out the Lady Panthers 3-0
NOTICE OF FILING OF 2006 PRELIMINARY BUDGET
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice of Workshop
The City Council of the City of Warden will hold a budget workshop on November 15, 2005 at 5:00 PM at City Hall.
Volunteers are reason for season
MOSES LAKE — 'Twas the morn of elections and all through the city, crews worked feverishly to ensure everything looked holidayish and pretty.
Celebrating soldiers of past and present
Assembly brings students and veterans together in honor of Veterans Day
Still mayor after all these years
31-year incumbent Raymond R. Halsey wins closest race in his career
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 December 7, 2005, for Supplying Distribution Transformers for 2006 as more fully described in Contract Documents 170-2123.
MEETING NOTICE
The quarterly meeting of the North Central Workforce Development Council is scheduled for 4:00 p.m., November 18 at Confluence Technology Center in Wenatchee. For more information, call 663-3091.
Thursday, November 10
Ordinance No. 2239
An ordinance fixing the amount to be received for municipal purposes from taxations on assessed valuations on property within the City of Moses Lake, Washington for 2006
Ordinance No. 2238
An ordinance fixing the estimated amount to be received for municipal purposes from taxations on assessed valuations on property within the City of Moses Lake, Washington for 2006
NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Warden School District has declared the following as surplus property and will accept sealed bids on a 1991 Dodge Spirit, good condition, Department of Transportation inspected in 2005. Includes mounted studded snow tires. Address your bid to: Administration Office, Warden School District, 101 W. Beck Way, Warden, WA 98857. Please mark your envelope "BID" in the lower left hand corner. Bids will be accepted until 2:00 PM, November 21, 2005. For more information contact Jerry Kinder, Transportation Supervisor at 509-349-2366, ext. 1470.
PORT OF MOSES LAKE
(Grant County Port District No. 10)
Fire destroys Adams County home
Bank repossessed home prior to fire
Moses Lake sends swim, dive teams to state
Lady Chiefs look to record season bests
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Sealed bids will be received by the Public Utility District No. 2 of Grant County at Beverly, Washington until 2:30 P.M., on November 22, 2005 for Contract Supplying Nine Sets of Power Bars, Collector Shoes & Festoon Channels for the Wanapum Turbines as more fully described in Contract Documents 370-2162R.
School rumors prompt planning
Technology appears to have spread word
First taste of state for the Lady Lions
MLCA heads to big dance for the first time
PUBLIC NOTICE
City of Moses Lake
Escaped convicts captured
Suspects flee police in stolen car after being located on Broadway
Getting rid of the itch
Aimee Hornberger
PUD proposed budget up for discussion
EPHRATA — The Grant County Public Utility District begins a series of discussions today on the proposed 2006 budget in the library at Frontier Middle School starting at 7 p.m., and the board of commissioners will be there to receive public comment.
Tuesday, November 8
Amended Notice of Trustee's Sale
Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq.
County settles public defender lawsuit
Olympic Gold Medalist speaks at Wallenstein Theater
Lady Vikes host seven team weekend tournament
MOSES LAKE — Big Bend Community College hosted a crossover volleyball tournament Friday and Saturday that included participants from all over Washington state.
'Keep your feet on the ground'
Olympic Gold Medalist speaks at Wallenstein Theater
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR THE COUNTY OF GRANT
RICHARD MACOMBER, )
SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE #628
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WARDEN HAS ADOPTED AN ORDINANCE AMENDING WARDEN MUNICIPAL CODE S ECTION 8 .28.170 TITLED "VIOLATION - PENALTY" (PUBLIC PARKS)
Election to leave one empty seat in Othello
Councilmen Spohr, McKay seeking mayor's spot
Othello store combats slower business with class
Fae's Books and Crafts grows over last 28 years
Events to honor veterans
Olympic Gold Medalist speaks at Wallenstein Theater
REQUEST FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES
THE GRAND COULEE PROJECT HYDROELECTRIC AUTHORITY (GCPHA) IS SEEKING PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR ALL PHASES OF ENGINEERING SERVICES AT ITS HYDROELECTRIC POWER PLANTS FOR YEAR 2006. THE IMMEDIATE SERVICES ARE FOR A FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION (FERC) APPROVED INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT TO COMPLETE THE FOURTH PART 12 INSPECTION AND REPORT ON MAIN CANAL HEADWORKS HYDROPOWER PLANT (26.0 MW). THE CONSULTANT SELECTED AND THE SERVICES PROVIDED WILL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF PART 12, SUBPART D OF FERC REGULATIONS, INCLUDING THE DAM SAFETY PERFORMANCE MONITORING PROGRAM AND POTENTIAL FAILURE MODE ANALYSIS.
Jason E. Turner
Jason E. Turner passed away early Thursday morning in Ephrata.
Ephrata chamber and port join for fiber
Combined groups ask PUD to keep Zipp project alive
Monday, November 7
SUPERIOR COURT, STATE OF WASHINGTON, COUNTY OF
GRANT
BBCC showcases importance of basic skills
College marks Adult Literacy Week by sharing opportunities available
Let me ask you a question, if I may
Why are we saving daylight? How do they make nougat? When do you know to dispose of food when it doesn't have an expiration date?
Called to Carnegie
Big Bend Community Chorus invited to perform at prestigious New York venue next year
Broncos win after first half shutout
RITZVILLE — The Broncos extended their home winning streak to 35 games Friday, defeating Selkirk 20-8.
Beauty school students debut talent at Hair Show
Roughly 40 students feature variety of clothing, hair styles
Rockslide closes I-90, other routes jammed
Two alternatives for Columbia Basin travelers
Almira/Coulee/Hartline defeats Inchelium
ALMIRA — The Warriors defeated Inchelium 54-30 to end the season Friday.
Farewell to Pigskin Prophets
Another year of friendly competition has ended and it is safe to say that Loren Sandhop took the rest of us to the cleaners. His picks late in the season pulled him ahead of the pack and I offer my congratulations for the effort.
Ephrata resident's cause of death remains unknown
Body found near warehouse Nov. 3
STATE OF WASHINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY
Friday, November 4
Ellen M. Harder
On Oct. 31, our beloved Ellen went home to be with the Lord. Ellen, 62, was born Feb. 3, 1943 and resided in Soap Lake. She is survived by her loving husband Melvin Harder and four wonderful children: Deborah Figueroa, Brenda Finke, Melissa Dishesare and Sonny Smith. She was one of 14 children and is survived by all: George Knutson, Jerry Knutson, Larry Knutson, Judy Zomack, Danny Knutson, Olie Knutson, Margaret Lode, Rose Mary Cunningham, Dorothy Schmidt, John Knutson, Roy Knutson, Ruth Kisler and Tim Knutson. She was a grandmother of 15 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her mother Ruby Morris.
Request for Proposals #430-2176 for
Professional Underwater Surveying Services
Knights finish season with perfect 10-0 records
ROYAL CITY — The Royal City Knights racked up 613 total yards offense and easily brushed the Goldendale Timberwolves aside 56-13 to wrap up another unbeaten regular season Thursday night at David Nielsen Memorial Field. The Knights now look forward to Nov. 12 and hosting their first playoff game of the season and ultimately defending last year's state championship.
Vandals caught in Japanese garden crime
Suspects still being sought in summer vandalism damage
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF BOARD MEETING DATE CHANGE AND PUBLIC BUDGET HEARING
Request for Proposals #230-2173 for
Professional Fire Protection Engineering Services
Calling pioneers and their families
Students work to record oral histories of first farmers
NOTICE OF FILING OF 2006 PRELIMINARY BUDGET
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Sheriff's Office responds to bomb threat
No bomb found, Head Start program canceled Thursday
Food bank making push to buy truck
Refrigerated truck scheduled to arrive within month
Cowboy poet headlines farm bureau dinner
President stresses importance of farmer unity
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
Request For Proposals (RFP), for Internet Upstream Access, will be received by the Public Utility District No. 2 of Grant County at Ephrata, Washington until 5:00 P.M., on Thursday December 1, 2005 for the Services as more fully described in the RFP Documents.
NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Warden School District has declared the following as surplus property and will accept sealed bids on a 1991 Dodge Spirit, good condition, Department of Transportation inspected in 2005. Includes mounted studded snow tires. Address your bid to: Administration Office, Warden School District, 101 W. Beck Way, Warden, WA 98857. Please mark your envelope "BID" in the lower left hand corner. Bids will be accepted until 2:00 PM, November 21, 2005. For more information contact Jerry Kinder, Transportation Supervisor at 509-349-2366, ext. 1470.
An emotional victory to end the season
Tucker returns for final Chiefs game
Ephrata man carving niche out for himself
Chainsaw sculpting business gets by on faith
Thursday, November 3
Festival being planned for pigging out in Moses Lake
Promoter hopes to set July festival in McCosh Park
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 November 16, 2005 for the Purchase of One 2005 SBA 4X2 33,000 GVWR 6/8 Yard Dump Truck as more fully described in Contract Documents 170-2169.
Ephrata moves ahead in budget process
City's budget to be adopted by Dec. 31
Notice of Trustee's Sale
Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq.
Mattawa school is ahead of schedule
Board approves $1.23 million for increases in cost of materials
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 November 16, 2005 for the Purchase of One 40' Manlift as more fully described in Contract Documents 170-2172.
New entrepreneurs gather for like-minded meeting
Turnout exceeds hosts' expectations
LOAN NO. 0821997 T.S.
NO. 1077084-06 PARCEL NO. 07o-0311-000 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Trustee, Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation of Washington, will on November 18, 2005, at the hour of 10:00am, At the County Courthouse, 35 C Street NW in the City of Ephrata, State of Washington, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at the time of sale, the following described real property, situated in the County(ies) of Grant, State of Washington to-wit: Lots 11, 12, and 13, block 18, G.K. Reed's Town Plat of Coulee City, according to the plat thereof recorded in volume 1 of plats, page 2, records of Grant county, Washington. Commonly known as: 104 E Douglas Street Coulee City Wa 99115 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated June 19, 2002, recorded June 21, 2002, under Auditor's File No. 1105539, Book xx, Page xx, records of Grant County, Washington, from Aaron L. Murray, ASP as Grantor, to Chicago Title Insurance Company as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of National City Mortgage Co as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned by N/A to National City Mortgage Company. II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrower's or Grantor's default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust. III. The default(s) for which this foreclosure is/are made as follows: Failure to pay when due the following amounts which are now in arrears: $9,738.05 (together with any subsequent payments, late charges, advances, costs and fees thereafter due). IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: Principal Balance of $80,063.31, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument secured from January 01, 2005, and such other costs and fees as are due under the Note or other instrument secured, and as are provided by statute. V. The above-described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. The sale will be made without warranty, express or implied regarding title, possession or encumbrances on November 18, 2005. The default(s) referred to in paragraph III, must be cured by November 07, 2005 (11 days before the sale date), to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time on or before November 07, 2005 (11 days before the sale date), the default(s) as set forth in paragraph III is/are cured and the Trustee's fees and costs are paid. The sale may be terminated any time after November 07, 2005 (11 days before the sale date), and before the sale by the Borrower, Grantor, any Guarantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance paying the entire principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees, and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust and curing all other defaults. VI. A written notice of default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following addresses: Aaron L Murray, 104 E Douglas Street, Coulee City Wa 99115 by both first class and certified mail on July 14, 2005 proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and on July 15, 2005 the written notice of default was posted in a conspicious place on the real property described in the paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such posting. VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above-described property. IX. Anyone having any objections to the sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee's sale. X. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS The purchaser at the trustee's sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the grantor under the Deed of Trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the Deed of Trust, including occupants and tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants and tenants by summary proceedings under the unlawful detainer act, Chapter 59.12 RCW. Date August 11, 2005 Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation of Washington P.O. Box 22004 525 East Main Street El Cajon CA 92022-9004 (800) 546-1531 Signature/By Lorrie Womack, A.V.P. R-121429 10/14/2005 11/04/2005
Johnny Keith Ulrey Jr.
Johnny Keith Ulrey Jr., 29, of Yakima, formerly of Moses Lake, was taken from us on Oct. 28.
Special athletes to benefit from spaghetti feed fund-raiser
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake Special Olympics wants the public to join them as they hold auctions and a spaghetti feed on Nov. 10 at Chief Moses Middle School to raise money for next year's activities.
NOTICE OF MEETING CHANGE
CITY OF WARDEN
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON
FOR GRANT COUNTY
Wednesday, November 2
Moses Lake get good audit
No findings reported by SAO
Quincy enforces tab tax
Business owners say tax collection may close some doors
Pet adoption made easier
WSU free spay, neuter program aids resident humane society
Remains identified
Victim is Othello man
Voting under way for election
Bad addresses leave voters without ballots
Tuesday, November 1
X-ray marks the spot
Samaritan Healthcare scans holiday treats
Lions Club celebrates 50th anniversary
Chris Larsen presented letter of appreciation
Quincy bank robbed by man in 'Scream' mask
QUINCY — A bank robber concealed his identity with a "Scream" Halloween mask and entered Washington Trust Bank in Quincy around 9:20 a.m. Monday, escaping with an undisclosed amount of cash, authorities said.
Health district hosts flu clinic Saturday
No shortages of vaccine expected
NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF
APPLICATION & SEPA DETERMINATION
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON
FOR GRANT COUNTY
Cindy WoodRuff
On Oct. 25 our beloved Cindy went to be with the Lord, and she will truly be missed. Cindy is survived by the love of her life, Howiey; mother Darlene Williams, brother Vernon WoodRuff, three daughters: Calli Ford (Charles), Darci Ruiz (Medie), Sarah Hankins and six grandchildren: Kayler, 10, Alex, 7, DeJa, 7, Elaina, 9, Noah, 7 and Kayleigh, 4.
Remains found in trailer fire
Ignition still under investigation
