Friday, March 31
NOTICE
City of Ephrata is Seeking RFP's for a Beverage/Concessions Supplier.
Request for Qualifications for
Electrical Engineering Services
News
Grant County Fire District 5 responded to a residential fire on Airway Drive at 1:20 p.m. Thursday. Assistant Chief Dale Bjork stated that the fire was put out in 15 minutes and mop up of the scene continued for another hour. An older man and young boy, home at the time of the fire, escaped without injury, but the mobile home was completely destroyed. Bjork stated that the cause of the fire was related to the boy and gave no further details. Red Cross was contacted for assistance due to lack of insurance on the home.
Lady Chiefs edge Bulldogs on courts
Boys have tough time against Pasco
Vehicle prowls nearly double in ML
MOSES LAKE — Police report a significant increase in vehicle prowls in the last three months, at a rate that's nearly double the number of prowls during the same period last year.
Prosecutor's pleas answered with new positions
County response still falls short
NOTICE OF MITIGATED
DETERMINATION OF
Royal rolls over Granger
Lady Knights end game with 10-run shut out
City of Moses Lake
Notice of Application
NOTICE OF MITIGATED
DETERMINATION OF
Fixing the swing of things
Moses Lake resident offers custom-fit golf clubs
John D. Yates
John D. Yates of Tumwater, died at his home on Wednesday with his family by his side.
Rail talk
Rail Logistics seeks feedback for scope of work
Thursday, March 30
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON
FOR GRANT COUNTY
Jacks slide by Tigers in one-run shutout
Aguirre, Lutz shine in pitching duel
CITY OF MOSES LAKE
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
NOTICE
City of Ephrata is Seeking RFP's for a Beverage/Concessions Supplier.
Ordinance No. 2248
An ordinance amending Chapter 10.10 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Speed Limits"
Big Bend sweeps Yakima
MOSES LAKE — Big Bend Community College hosted Yakima Community College Wednesday and swept the Yaks two games to none.
Ordinance No. 2249
An ordinance amending Chapter 10.12 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitiled "Parking Regulations"
Wednesday, March 29
Mulliken session highlighted by roads, water
Sen. characterizes water plan beginnings as 'monumental'
Notice of Trustee's Sale
Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq.
Kenneth Ronald "Kenny" Hinds
Moses Lake resident Kenneth Ronald "Kenny" Hinds, age 69, entered his "Final Frame" for his last three strikes on Wednesday, March 23, 2006 at Samaritan Healthcare.
Harlan B. Gates
Harlan B. Gates, 91, Washington resident since 1948 and longtime Moses Lake resident, passed away Sunday, March 26, 2006 at SunBridge Care and Rehabilitation. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, March 31, 2006 at Kayser's Chapel of Memories with family friend Bob Garrett officiating. Following, refreshments will be provided at Michael's on the Lake so we can share memories. Viewing will be held at Kayser's Chapel on Wednesday and Thursday from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. and on Friday from 8 a.m. until service time. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel and Crematory, Moses Lake.
Grant PUD opts out of WPUDA project
Local utility wants contract before signing on
Ruth Lanphere
Ruth Lanphere, 74, passed away Tuesday. March 21 in Moses Lake. Ruth is survived by her husband of 57 years, Duane Lanphere; two daughters, Marian Gray of Buckly and Tina Southern of Auburn; Michael Lanphere of Everett; one son, Patrick Laphere who passed away in 1974.
Zella Leone Simpson
Our loving wife, mother and devoted grandmother went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, March 22, 2006.
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON
IN AND FOR GRANT COUNTY
City council OKs development company
MOSES LAKE — The city's destination is development if the Moses Lake City Council has its way.
Tuesday, March 28
Moses Lake loses home opener
Chiefs suffer through perfect Richland game
NOTICE: ANNOUNCEMENT OF AVAILABILITY OF DRAFT PERMIT
PERMIT NO.: ST 5213
Transportation summit revs up interest in local projects
MOSES LAKE — Leaders from around the area started off their week by listening to ideas on how to get transportation moving.
PUD's financial status exceeds expectations
EPHRATA — The 2005 year-end financial report for the Grant County Public Utility District and its individual operating systems shows the utility topping financial expectations set during the year's budget process.
News
Temporary signals have been set up and work has begun to replace the Potato Hill Bridge on the southern edge of Moses Lake. Crews from Weaver Construction Company of La Grande, Ore., have installed a temporary concrete barrier and signals, in preparation for replacement of the $2.7 million bridge over Interstate 90.
Chiefs fall to Ike free kick
Moses Lake battles, vicitimized by Ike
Home runs help Lady Vikings to victory over Blue Mountain
Big Bend 10-runs Blue Mountain twice
Fumiko Inaba
Graveside services for Fumiko Inaba, who passed away on January 6, will be held at 11:30 a.m.on Sunday, April 9 at Pioneer Memorial Gardens in Moses Lake. A memorial luncheon gathering will follow at the Moses Lake Convention Center.
Tyler Ray Pope
Tyler Ray Pope, 18, lifelong Moses Lake resident, passed away Friday, March 24. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, March 28 at Kayser's Chapel of Memories with Pastor Floyd Wilks officiating. Visitation will be at the funeral home on Monday until 7 p.m. and on Tuesday from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel and Crematory, Moses Lake.
LEGAL NOTICE
The Grant County Board of Health will hold a public hearing in the Public Works meeting room at 124 Enterprise St. SE in Ephrata on Wednesday, April 12, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. The purpose of the hearing will be to adopt Ordinance 2006-4, revision of the 2006 budget. Anyone wishing to comment regarding this matter should appear at the meeting.
Mary Rickerd
Mary Rickerd, 87, passed away Sunday, March 26 at Moses Lake. Arrangements are in care of Benson Family Funeral Service, Chapel, Crematory and Cemetery.
Warden continues to dominate the diamond
Cougars extend shutout streak to four
Lakeside too much for Lady Tigers
EPHRATA — The Lady Tigers were beaten by the Lakeside Eagles 13-4 in softball action Friday afternoon. While the Tigers did manage to score by running the bases aggressively, they had trouble with Lakeside pitcher Lacey Jordan, who allowed only five hits in the game.
Holmquist to talk boifuel
MOSES LAKE — Rep. Janea Holmquist will address the Big Bend Economic Development council at its monthly meeting Wednesday at noon.
Monday, March 27
Plowing Days draws families to Wilson Creek
"Look, a horse!" the little girl exclaimed, with surprise in her observation.
What's your top 10?
As we are often wont to do, a discussion emerged in the newsroom on a recent Friday about the best sports movie ever. Geeky movie watcher and avid sports fan that I am, I got to thinking about my choices. Our fearless business and agriculture reporter suggested "The Sandlot," in my opinion a good choice for its quotable lines (ie. "You're killin' me, Smalls!"). Our adventurous city reporter mentioned "Field of Dreams," a little slow and idealistic for me, but that's for another time.
NOTICE OF QUORUM
A quorum of the city council of the City of Warden will be in attendance of a community meeting at the Warden School District on March 28, 2006. No business of the city will be conducted.
PUBLIC NOTICE
The April meeting of the Noxious Weed Control Board of Grant County will be held Monday, April 3, 2006, at 7:00 p.m., at the Bureau of Reclamation Building, 32 "C" Street N.W., Room 321, Ephrata, Washington.
Two die in weekend accidents in Basin
GRANT COUNTY — Two separate vehicle accidents ended fatally over the weekend in Grant County, including one that authorities believe involved alcohol.
NOTICE OF SURPLUS PROPERTY
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Public Utility District No. 2 of Grant County, Washington (Seller) will sell obsolete and surplus of 265 each oil-filled (less than 50ppm) miscellaneous electrical equipment and proper disposal of approximately 9,243 gallons of oil to the highest and best bidder (Buyer) are more fully described in contract document 180-2242. Interested parties are required to attend a mandatory pre-bid site visit on April 4, 2006 as required of Section 10 of the contract documents.
Group of music teachers pursues national certification
Eight Moses Lake women more than professional support group, but friends
WASL practice sessions makes perfect
Hiawatha Elementary holds Saturday sessions to prepare students to take WASL
NOTICE OF MEETING CHANGE
The regularly scheduled meeting of the Mayor and Council on March 28, 2006 will begin at 8:00 PM, instead of the regular time of 7:00 PM.
Friday, March 24
Quincy port hosts info meeting
Session to address state refrigerated rail car program
Naomi Flores
Naomi Flores, 77, Moses Lake resident, passed away Friday, March 24 at Samaritan Hospital in Moses Lake.
Tom Middleton
Tom Middleton, 94, longtime Stratford area orchardist, passed away Sat., March 18, at Columbia Basin Hospital. He was born in Wilson Creek on Dec. 2, 1911 to Carl and Della Middleton.
Ephrata road project sees funding
New port work to begin this year
News
Moses Lake High School student Jess Cope, pictured above left, checks out a shot on video to show eighth-graders Christian Mabry and Emily Shuler about video and film making. Cope is a student in the high school's BNC-TV film making program. The presentation was one segment of a career showcase put on by the University of Washington and Central Washington University GEAR UP programs in the Columbia Basin. More than 600 eighth-graders from Grant and Adams counties converged on Big Bend Community College Thursday to learn about and plan for future careers. At right, Cope maneuvers a shot on video for Othello eighth-grader Billy Duke.
Requests for Bids
The Housing Authority of Grant County is requesting sealed bids for multiple projects: installation of vinyl siding, new vinyl windows, and exterior doors on two duplexes located in Mattawa, WA. ; Two house requiring restoration located in Moses Lake, WA; Removal & Re-roof of five duplexes located in Moses Lake, WA.
Influenza outbreak cancels activities
Schools asked to do symptom checklists with students
Ivora M. Shafer
Ivora M. Shafer, a 55 year resident of Moses Lake, passed away March 21. She was born Dec. 25, 1921 in Roseland, Neb., the sixth of eight children born to Ivor and Edythe (Brown) Jones.
Juvenile gang graduates to new level of crime
School officials concentrate on intervention
Hazle Davis Gleed
Hazle Davis Gleed, 87, longtime Moses Lake resident, passed away Wed., March 22 in Moses Lake. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, March 27 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Moses Lake Stake Center on Division Street. Viewing will take place at the funeral home on Saturday, March 25th and on Monday, March 27th from 8 a.m. until noon and at the church on Monday, March 27th from 1 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. Interment will follow at Pioneer Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel and Crematory.
New gym finds perfect fit in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — Tyler Dart has been working out since he was a 12-year-old in football practice.
Thursday, March 23
Gertrude Samantha Hinen
Gertrude Samantha Hinen, 91, of Soap Lake, went home to be with the Lord on March 19 at Columbia Basin Hospital. She was born in Marshalltown, Iowa, on April 29, 1914 to William and Laura Reiff. She grew up in Cornell and Lady Smith, Wis. before moving to Whitley County, Ind. when she was 19 years old. At that time, she met Andrew Hinen and they were married on November 27, 1934 at Nix Settlement, Ind.
Moses Lake off to slow start
MOSES LAKE — The Lady Chiefs met the Lady Lions in a double header Wednesday to make up for their rained out game last week and lost both games.
Zita Doebler
Zita Doebler passed away on March 20 after living a full 101 years. She was born on February 27, 1905 in Chisago, Minnesota to Bridget Dawson Rochel and Frank Rochel. The family moved when Zita was a young girl to Yakima, Washington where she was educated and spent her childhood. She later moved to Naches where she met and married Carl Doebler, and raised their son, John. Zita was widowed in 1955 but continued living in the Nile Valley with her brother, Vince Rochel. In the mid-seventies she moved to Mattawa to be nearer son John and family.
SUPERIOR COURT, STATE OF WASHINGTON, COUNTY OF GRANT
In the Matter of the Estate of: ) NO. 06-4-00034-3
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Sealed bids will be received by the Public Utility District No. 2 of Grant County at Ephrata, Washington until 2:30 P.M., on April 5, 2006 for the Printing of the Electric Flyer for 2006 as more fully described in Contract Documents 130-2212.
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF GRANT
NOTICE
Turner Construction, 830 4th Avenue South, Suite 400, Seattle, WA 98134 is seeking coverage under the Washington Department of Ecology's NPDES General Permit for Stormwater Discharges Associated with Construction Activities.
Gun crimes topic at Othello presentation
2006 data on city still being compiled
Ephrata shuts out Grizzlies
Tigers win defensive battle on the mound
Moses Lake businessman relays Biblical message through sculpture
MOSES LAKE — Billy McBee never dreamed it would take him this long to be near completion of a sculpture he began roughly six years ago.
Chamber supports alcohol ban
Moses Lake chamber hopes ban will bring families back to dunes
Wednesday, March 22
Court upholds public defender payments
Opinion rules drafted attorneys should be paid judges' rates
Dano to represent victim's parents in upcoming murder trial
Appointment unprecedented in county, maybe state
Flu blamed for school absences
Music concert canceled to reduce risk of transmission among students, community
Search and rescue donation spurs challenge
Funding drive continues for team
Soap Lake survives late Davenport run
SOAP LAKE — Jordan Davis got the hitting started for the Eagles in the bottom of the second and brought in the first of four runs in the inning on Soap Lake's way to victory over Davenport.
PUBLIC NOTICE
The East Columbia Basin Irrigation District will be making aquatic herbicide treatments beginning in May 2006 and continuing through the end of the 2006 irrigation season. These herbicide treatments will be made pursuant to a Department of Ecology NPDES General Permit for Aquatic Weed Control in Irrigation Systems (Permit No. WAG-991010).
Larry George Inselman
Larry George Inselman, 66 passed away on March 16 at his home in Moses Lake. Arrangements are in care of Benson Family Funeral Services, Cemetery, Crematory and Chapel.
Ruth Ethel Lanphere
Ruth Ethel Lanphere, 74, Marine View Heights area resident, passed away Tuesday, March 21at LakeRidge Special Care Center in Moses Lake.
NOTICE OF STATE'S INTENT TO NEGOTIATE LEASES
Department of Natural Resources will begin negotiation of expiring leases with existing lessees on the following parcels. All leases are subject to third party bids by interested parties. Lease terms and bidding information is available by calling the Southeast Region at 1-800-527-3305 or by visiting the Region Office at 713 Bowers Road, Ellensburg, Washington 98926. These leases expire August 31, 2006
Tuesday, March 21
James E. Macken
James E. Macken, 56, Warden resident, passed away Sunday, March 19, near the Stampede Pass Snow Park in Easton from injuries sustained in a snowmobile accident.
Notice of Trustee's Sale
Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq.
Rail car project expected to be operational this summer
Sen. Murray on hand at BBCC to discuss pilot project
Justine "Judy" Bierce
Justine "Judy" Bierce passed away Thursday evening March 16. This 93-year-old great-grandmother spent most of those years as a resident of Moses Lake. She was involved with many, many clubs and organizations. Golf, bridge, nursing, driving and traveling, Elks, Sunrise Kiwanis, Daughters of the American Revolution, Eastern Star, United Methodist Church, voter elections for Mae Valley and Grant County Fair volunteer were just some of the things she loved.
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 April 3, 2006 for Supplying One (1) New/Used 28 Ton Telescoping Crane Truck as more fully described in Contract Documents 470-2247.
PUD staff counters proposed rate drop with rebate
EPHRATA — Following Grant County Public Utility District Commissioner Tom Flint's proposed rate decrease of up to 4 percent last week, senior PUD staff officials during Monday's regular commission meeting suggested giving ratepayers a rebate or refund as an alternative.
Mary Louise Hite
Mary Louise Hite, 78, Moses Lake resident, and former longtime Warden resident, passed away Sunday, March 19, at her home.
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON
FOR GRANT COUNTY
News
MOSES LAKE (AP) — Farmers and farm groups need to speak up soon about their labor needs before Congress enacts sweeping immigration reform in the coming days, U.S. Sen. Patty Murray told a roundtable of agricultural interests.
NOTICE OF MEETING
Notice is hereby given that the Governing Board of the North Central Washington Regional Support Network will meet on Thursday, March 30, 2006 at 10 am at Room 102, in the Grant County Courthouse, C Street NW, Ephrata, Washington. The meeting is open to the public.
Ed program helps reach migrant workers
MOSES LAKE — Irick Santos is 47 years old and has worked as a migrant farm worker in apple orchards since 1981.
Requests for Bids
The Housing Authority of Grant County is requesting sealed bids for multiple projects: installation of vinyl siding, new vinyl windows, and exterior doors on two duplexes located in Mattawa, WA. ; Two house requiring restoration located in Moses Lake, WA; Removal & Re-roof of five duplexes located in Moses Lake, WA.
Monday, March 20
WSPC appoints Pixton first female commissioner
For Warden resident, 'Mom' is most important job
Ellsworth Gibson "Gibb" Newton
Ellsworth Gibson "Gibb" Newton was born June 3, 1918, in Phoenix, Arizona. He left this life at 5:40 p.m. on March 14, after a prolonged decline due to Alzheimer's.
Mary Agnes Maxwell Cornelsen
Mary Agnes Maxwell Cornelsen, longtime Moses Lake resident passed away March 15, 2006 in Brush Prairie, where she was residing at Wisteria Gardens.
City breaks ground on new operations complex
MOSES LAKE — City leaders dug the first shovels into the ground of an empty field Friday, at a site soon to house the backbone of maintenance and operations at the City of Moses Lake.
Friday, March 17
Murray to discuss rail car pool Monday
Farm bill, ag issues on topic following roundtable discussion
LEGAL NOTICE
Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District
Executive director leaves March 31 after overseeing trio of agencies
MOSES LAKE — When Sharon Kiehn leaves the Grant Mental Healthcare building for the last time later this month, she won't have much time to breathe.
PUBLIC NOTICE
Columbia Basin Ground Water Management Area (GWMA)
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF SNOHOMISH
PUBLIC NOTICE
Public Utility District No. 2 of Grant County, Washington, in accordance with RCW 39.04.190 wishes to provide public notice of the existence of vendor lists for providing materials and supplies to the District. Any firm interested in being placed on the District's list of bidders is invited to register with the District at grandpud.ebidsystems.com. Any questions should be directed to Linda White, Contract Officer at 509-793-1438.
REVISED INVITATION TO BID
"ONE-STOP GOVERNMENT CO-LOCATION BUILDING"
Race car enthusiast makes second attempt at Moses Lake store
Longtime collector back on track with business
North Gateway reaching 'critical mass'
'Premier' developer encouraged by local growth
GTA Requests Real Estate Finder Proposals-Extended
The Grant Transit Authority is needing to identify a currently licensed realtor in the Grant County area to help with locating and procuring real estate for the site of the future Transit Operations Facility.
Thursday, March 16
Sandhill Crane Festival reaches its ninth year
OTHELLO — This March marks the ninth year of the Sandhill Crane Festival in Othello. The festival begins on Friday, March 24 and runs through the weekend. However additional tours will be given for two Saturdays following the festival on April 1 and 8.
Hugh Si Gatewood "Buddy"
Hugh Si Gatewood "Buddy" 1919-2006 passed away March 13 at Sunbridge Care and Rehab. Bud was born Aug. 29, 1919 in Portland Ore., To the late Hugh and Iva Gatewood. He is survived by the love of his life, Esther at home in Moses Lake; his daughter Linda and son-in-law Barney Paul of Moses Lake. Daughter in-law Ellen Gatewood of North Bend, and five grandchildren; Tom Paul and wife Kelly of Coeur D'Alene, Idaho, Denise "Paul" Hottois and husband Steven of Moses Lake, John Gatewood of Virgina, Mary Stocker of Cle Elum. Mike Gatewood of Texas; seven great-grandchildren Arissa, Tyler, Jenna, Elizabeth, Robert, Josh, Kristen; sisters Rosalee and husband Jack Bonds of Culver City, Calif. Kay and husband Dick Bushnell of Merlin, Ore., brother Bart and wife Rozella Gatewood of North Bend, Ore.
Joanne Marie Apple
Joanne Marie Apple, formerly known as Joanna Marie Cleghorn, went home to be with Jesus on March 14 at Samaritan Hospital in Moses Lake with family at her side.
Man dies after being hit by car
Moses Lake Police investigating bicycle collision
Mattawa settles with resident over DUI arrest
EPHRATA — For $25,000, Mattawa officials settled a constitutional rights violation lawsuit over one man's drunk driving arrest in June 2005.
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON
FOR GRANT COUNTY
News
Erin Stuber/Columbia Basin Herald
Holmquist session bio-fueled
Moses Lake Republican describes session as 'mixed'
Wednesday, March 15
Old-fashioned farming exhibition comes to Wilson Creek
WILSON CREEK — At the turn of the 19th century almost all farming was done by horse and plow and took much longer than it does today. With the technological innovations brought in the past 50 years, the old methods of farming could be lost in time were it not for events like the one coming up in Wilson Creek next weekend.
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 March 29, 2006 for the Purchase of Two ea 2006 Cab and Chassis as more fully described in Contract Documents 170-2238
Jean Joseph LeRoy Jr.
Jean Joseph LeRoy Jr., age 59, passed away Saturday, March 11 at the Ritzville Hospital following a month-long battle with lung cancer.
Joanne M. Apple
Joanne M. Apple, 71, Moses Lake resident, passed away Tuesday, March 14, 2006 at Samaritan Hospital. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel & Crematory, Moses Lake.
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Sealed bids will be received by the Public Utility District No. 2 of Grant County at Ephrata, Washington until 2:30 P.M., on March 29, 2006 for the Purchase of One New 2006 Cab and Chassis as more fully described in Contract Documents 170-2239
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.
Notice
Effective April 1, 2006, Telecom*USA (r) will increase your 10-10-987 per-minute rate from $0.03 to $0.04. This may increase your Telecom*USA total charges. If you have any questions, please call Telecom*USA customer service at 1-800-728-6161.
Notice of Application, Public Hearing
and Adoption of Existing Environmental Document
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON
IN AND FOR GRANT COUNTY
Flint proposes drop in electric rates
EPHRATA — In a speech Monday, Tom Flint silenced and surprised his fellow PUD commissioners by proposing an across-the-board rate reduction of up to 4 percent starting July 1.
Ludwiga Julia Von Marbod
Ludwiga Julia Von Marbod passed away Saturday, March 11 at Summerwood Alzheimer's Special Care Center where she had resided the last three and a half years.
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.
Stratford Road speed limit could be lowered
Decision would drop posted mph from 35 to 30 for most of street
Tuesday, March 14
PUD sheds more light on Microsoft in Quincy
Microsoft official says Quincy is ideal for data center
Glenn W. Askwig
Glenn W. Askwig, 87, passed away March 10, 2006, after suffering a heart attack and resulting complications on Feb. 17, 2006.
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 April 12, 2006 for Supplying Ten (10) Duplex Basket Strainer Assemblies for Priest Rapids Dam as more fully described in Contract Documents 270-2190.
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON
FOR GRANT COUNTY
Amended Notice of Trustee's Sale
Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq.
Hugh Gatewood
Hugh Gatewood "Bud" 1919-2006, passed away March 13 at Sunbridge Care and Rehab in Moses Lake.
City of Moses Lake
Notice of Application
Charles Troy Collie
Charles Troy Collie, 73, of Ephrata, WA, died Feb. 17, 2006, in Moses Lake of complications from colon cancer surgery.He was born Nov. 28, 1932, to William Louis Collie, Sr. and Ruby Allen Collie in McAlester, Oklahoma.
Runnin' Vikes knocked out by Clackamas
Big Bend falls behind late to lose by four
Basin Life
MOSES LAKE — As students in other classes sit quietly at their desks listening to lectures, Bob McCaffery's journalism students at Moses Lake High School are doing nothing of the sort.
Homeschool or public school?
Families work to find the best fit for educating their children
Notice of Trustee's Sale
Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq.
William Thomas Good
William (Bill) Good age 87 died at his home on March 12 following a courageous battle with congestive heart failure; with his loving family at his side.
Robert (Bob) Faulkner
Bob Faulkner, 70, longtime Moses Lake resident, passed away Sunday, March 12 at Samaritan Hospital.
Irrigation wire, other metals a target for theft
Rising scrap prices attracting thieves
Friday, March 10
Kathleen Ann Williams
On March 7, Kathleen Ann Williams died at Valley Hospital in Renton, after a brief illness.
Herman "Hermie" William Ohland
Herman "Hermie" William Ohland, 91, long time Moses Lake resident, and former resident of Havre, Mont. and Ritzville passed away Wednesday, March 8 at Samaritan Hospital.
#03029
Pub.: March 9, 10, 13, 2006
Executive chef builds menu around area
MOSES LAKE — Marty Bray prefers cooking for the public.
Prosecutor says office outgunned
John Knodell asks for funding for eight new positions
Participating groups gather for training session
MOSES LAKE — Providing kids with the encouragement and tools needed to have a safe route to their school takes a group effort, and representatives from a number of local agencies met earlier this week to talk about the strategies to ensure those safe routes.
'There's a lot of hope out there'
Aquifer supporters react to legislative session
STATE OF WASHINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY
Filling of East Low Canal to start March 22
COLUMBIA BASIN — Filling of the East Low Canal to start the irrigation season is scheduled to start March 22. The East Low Canal serves the Moses Lake, Warden and Othello areas of the East Columbia Basin Irrigation District, and the Connell (Block 18) area of the South Columbia Basin Irrigation District. Filling the canal usually takes about a week.
Thursday, March 9
Local legislators divided on biofuels mandates
Renewable fuel standards under governor's consideration
Ephrata battles State Champs
YAKIMA — The Lady Tigers of Ephrata (11-13) battled against the Knights of Kings High School (22-2) for a win in the first round of the 2A State Tournament Wednesday.
INVITATION TO BID
Pre-Fabricated Communications Building
Water bottling facility chooses Ephrata
EPHRATA — For more economic development in the Columbia Basin, just add water.
Warden teacher earning a following for her efforts to reach migrant students with message that college is possible
WARDEN — Teacher Angie Dorman doesn't think about obstacles such as income level, family background or less than perfect grades when talking to her high school students about going to college.
Moses Lake florist faces felony theft charges
MOSES LAKE — After a 17-month investigation, the state Attorney General's Office filed felony theft charges against a co-owner of Moses Lake Floral who allegedly has not forwarded sales tax revenue to the state since 1998.
Wednesday, March 8
Moses Lake takes sixth at State B Tournament
A buzzer beater from Morton seals fate for Lions
PUD gives $2.6 million for fish
EPHRATA — The Grant County Public Utility District's Board of Commissioners on Monday voted to establish an account devoted to fish habitat conservation and a fund for fish survival as required by a federal biological opinion and recent settlement agreement.
INVITATION TO BID
Pre-Fabricated Communications Building
A place for youth
Owners in search of a name for latest hot spot
John Michael Moberg
John Michael Moberg, 88, longtime Moses Lake resident, passed away Monday, March 6, 2006 at Alderwood Manor in Spokane. A Memorial Mass will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, March 11, 2006 at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, with a reception following in the CCD Center next to the church. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel and Crematory, Moses Lake.
Notice of Trustee's Sale
Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq.
Liquidation World looking for employees
New location in old Kmart building to open in April
Warden rallies to finish eighth
YAKIMA — Trailing 28-20 at halftime of the consolation semi-final game at the 1A state tournament Friday, Warden coach Todd Kisler told his players they needed to take control in the third quarter if they wanted to win the game.
Bulls, boots and rifles
MOSES LAKE — Mike Corey is busy rounding up bulls for one event after another year-round, taking his bulls to bull ridings and rodeos everywhere from Wenatchee to Las Vegas.
Warden biodiesel project a go
Washington Biodiesel facility plans to break ground in fall
Tuesday, March 7
NOTICE OF MEETING
Notice is hereby given that the Governing Board of the North Central Washington Regional Support Network will meet on Thursday, March 30, 2006 at 10 am at Room 102, in the Grant County Courthouse, C Street NW, Ephrata, Washington. The meeting is open to the public.
"PORT OF MOSES LAKE REQUEST FOR QUOTATION FOR LAWN MAINTENANCE
The Port of Moses Lake is accepting quotations from interested parties to provide Lawn Maintenance at the Grant County International Airport for the period April 1, 2006 - October 31, 2006.
The power of prayer
MOSES LAKE — Anyone can be a healer.
Franklin Willard Mitchell
Will Mitchell, 39, passed away at his home on Feb. 18 from complications following heart surgery.
Rescuers search for funding
GRANT COUNTY — Most residents of Grant County don't think about Marv Maslen's volunteers every day; their help is the kind most hope they never have to receive.
Notice of Trustee's Sale
Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq.
Local wins Oscar
Former area student has extensive filmography as costume designer
PUD signs on to wind project
EPHRATA — The Grant County Public Utility District's Board of Commissioners agreed Monday that Energy Northwest should proceed with phase three of its Nine Canyon Wind Project.
Amended Notice of Trustee's Sale
Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq.
Juanita De Jesus Lopez
Juanita De Jesus Lopez, 50, longtime Connell resident, passed away Sunday, March 5, 2006 at University of Washington Hospital in Seattle. Viewing will take place at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church on Wednesday, March 8, 2006 from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m.
Monday, March 6
INVITATION TO BID
"ONE-STOP GOVERNMENT CO-LOCATION BUILDING"
Awesome sandwiches I have known
The other day, I had a craving which I found troublesome.
Columbia Colstor looks ahead
QUINCY — A long-lasting area cold storage operation is returning to its roots with a major new expansion.
STATE OF WASHINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY
Texas family finds refuge from hurricane in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — Late in the summer of 2005, Hurricane Rita hit Texas like a punch in the mouth and thousands of people were forced to evacuate. Among those thousands were Dawn Rainwater and her family.
Retailer moving into Kmart building
New tenant plans to open within a month
New primary date to change county campaigning
GRANT COUNTY — Leaders are pleased by the Legislature's vote to move the state's primary election back by one month, but some say they would have liked to see more of a buffer, and concerns remain about what the change will mean for candidates campaigning at the Grant County Fair.
Saturday, March 4
Cashmere shoots Ephrata down
QUINCY — While Ephrata played well, they were unable to overcome Cashmere's hot long-range shooting in a 66-55 loss Thursday.
Police seeking suspects in Royal robbery
ROYAL CITY — Police are still seeking suspects in an armed robbery Thursday, in which three men made off with an undisclosed amount of cash from a Royal City clothing and electronics store.
Public Notice
On 12/98, K212DB was granted a license by the Federal Communications Commission to serve the public interest as a public trustee until 3/06. Our license expires on 3/06. We have filed an application for renewal with the FCC. A copy of this application is available for public inspection during our regular business hours. It contains information concerning this stations performance during the last 7 years. Individuals who wish to advise the FCC of facts relating to our renewal application and to whether this station has operated in the public interest should file comments and petitions with the Commission by 2/06. Further information concerning the Commission's broadcast license renewal process is available at Calvary Chapel of Twin Falls, 4002 N 3300 E. Twin Falls, ID 83301, or at the FCC, Washington DC 20554
NOTICE OF BOARD MEETING CANCELLATION
Notice is hereby given that the regularly scheduled meeting for the Board of Commissioners of Grant County Public Hospital District No. 1, Samaritan Healthcare, for Monday, March 20, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. has been cancelled.
City squabbles over junk
ELECTRIC CITY — A new sign welcomes motorists to Electric City.
Mike McCurry
1966 - 2006
Lions defeat Blackhawks
SPOKANE — The Lions came back after an early struggle to defeat the Lummi Blackhawks 48-39 and advance to the semi-finals of the State B Tournament Thursday.
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON
FOR KING COUNTY
Loretta M. Gates
Loretta M. Gates, 87, longtime Moses Lake resident, passed away Thursday, March 2, 2006 at SunBridge Care & Rehabilitation Center in Moses Lake.
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF SNOHOMISH
Makeover on the lake
Michael's brings building up to date
Taking a bite out of crime
K-9 Lex bonding with officer, Othello
STATE OF WASHINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY
Arleen Ardelle Schiller
Arleen Ardelle Schiller was born Sept. 1, 1908, in Victoria, BC and died peacefully at Sunbridge Nursing Care Facility on Tues., Feb. 8, 2006. Arleen was a 51-year resident of Moses Lake, WA and beloved wife, of 59 years, to Percy Schiller, currently in NJ. She was a devoted mother to son & daughter-in-law, Neil & Susan Schiller of Point Pleasant, NJ and daughter, Anita Nelson, of Belfair, WA. She was the adored grandmother of Wayne, Eric, & Larry Schiller, and Amy Edwards, and great-grandmother of Drew Schiller & Jake Edwards, all of NJ. She was also a loving aunt to Joellen Wolfe of Belfair, WA; Bob Bluhm, of AZ; Marilyn Harris, and Bill & John Kaye all of the Seattle area. Benson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements; a private memorial will be held. The family requests that donations be made to the Alzheimer's Assoc., in her name, in lieu of flowers, 1.800.272.3900. Anyone wishing to contact the family with remembrances of Arleen, please contact Neil & Susan at 732.892.7384 or 1837 Northwest Dr, Pt. Pleasant, NJ 08742.
Warden, Quincy rerun school levies
Reruns scheduled for April 25
Fund set up for accident victim's family
MOSES LAKE — A memorial fund has been set up to help the family of a Moses Lake man who died earlier this week after attempting to rescue a dog from the lake.
Thursday, March 2
'There is still a great need'
MOSES LAKE— Moses Lake resident Carole Prior found a way to help Hurricane Katrina victims by exploring the Internet.
PUBLIC NOTICE
The Grant County roadside spray program will begin approximately April 10, 2006. The roadside spray contractor is ASAP Spray of Ephrata, Washington. An applicator of the Noxious Weed Control Board of Grant County will spot spray as necessary. Owner Will Maintain agreements must be received at the office of the Noxious Weed Control Board of Grant County by April 10, 2006, to be effective at the start of the 2006 roadside spray program. To complete an Owner Will Maintain agreement, please contact the Noxious Weed Control Board of Grant County at (509) 754-2011, Ext. 375, or (800) 572-0119, Ext. 375.
PUBLIC NOTICE
The March meeting of the Noxious Weed Control Board of Grant County will be held Monday, March 6, 2006, at 7:00 p.m., at the Bureau of Reclamation Building, 32 "C" Street N.W., Room 321, Ephrata, Washington.
Chicken pox spreads through Warden schools
Twelve cases reported to health district as of Wednesday morning
Ordinance No. 2246
An ordinance establishing charges for garbage collection
Gomez trial pushed back until May
EPHRATA — The trial date for a 31-year-old Ephrata mother charged with first-degree manslaughter in the death of her toddler, Rafael "Raffy" Gomez, has been rescheduled.
Ordinance No. 2247
An ordinance vacating a portion of Main Street
NOTICE
The license of JAMIE C. MURRAY (License No. 9734) to engage in the limited practice of law was revoked by the Washington Supreme Court on February 27, 2006. She is no longer licensed as a limited practice officer.
Lydia Knecht
Lydia Knecht, 95, lifelong Moses Lake resident, passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2006 at Summerwood Alzheimer's Care Center in Moses Lake.
Residents help out disaster victims
Volunteers report on situation in Mississippi
PUBLIC NOTICE
Consultants of the Noxious Weed Control Board of Grant County will begin inspecting properties on March 13, 2006, in accordance with RCW 17.10.160, for the purposes of general inspection, the taking of specimens of weeds, and the performance of eradication or control work. If there is any landowner who objects to these inspections, please notify the Noxious Weed Control Board of Grant County at (509) 754-2011, Ext. 375, or (800) 572-0119, Ext. 375, by March 13, 2006.
Wednesday, March 1
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 March 15, 2006 for Contract for Helicopter Transport of Juvenile Salmonids in Tanks for 2006 as more fully described in Contract Documents #430-2210.
Amended Notice of Trustee's Sale
Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq.
Federal funds to thwart youth fire setters
Ephrata Fire Department awarded fire prevention and safety grant
City looking to developer for lure
MOSES LAKE — Officials at the City of Moses Lake want to make the town a destination hot spot, and are looking to the help of a development expert to create a plan they can put into action.
Notice of Application, Public Hearing
& Adoption of Existing Environmental Document
Bringing refuge to the community
Columbia National Wildlife Refuge focuses on strengthening education program
City of Moses Lake
Notice of Application
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON
IN AND FOR GRANT COUNTY
