Thursday, November 30
Moses Lake wrestling begins with home jamboree
MOSES LAKE — As usual the wrestling team is shut up in the humid room they call their own preparing for tonight's jamboree.
Elsie Janet (VanWinkle) Stephens
Elsie Janet (VanWinkle) Stephens, born Oct. 15, 1936, in Orondo, Wash. to Harold G. and Elsie (Vurrow) VanWinkle, passed away at her home on Soap Lake on Nov. 23, 2006. Elsie had lived her entire life in north central Washington and had managed the Ephrata Moose Lodge for over 30 years. Bowling was her favorite sport, but she had many other hobbies and interests including cooking, darts, and all kinds of arts and crafts, especially knitting and crocheting, which kept her hands busy while she enjoyed old movies. She loved to travel and enjoyed trips to the casinos. Elsie is survived by two sisters; Connie Carlson of Brentwood, Calif. and Carol Morgan of Wenatchee, two brothers; David VanWinkle of Spokane and Richard VanWinkle of Modesto, Calif., two sons; James Scott Kapalo of Lynnwood and Rober Todd Kapalo of Marysville, four daughters; Rhonda Kapalo of Spokane, Kim Pittman and Darla Jan Runnion of Soap Lake and Robin Lynn Kapalo of Ephrata, and grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Elsie is preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Harold (Bub) VanWinkle, and an infant son, Bradley Wayne Kapalo.
Doris Nieborsky
Doris Nieborsky, 85, passed away Nov. 29, 2006 at the Columbia Basin Hospital in Ephrata. Arrangements are in care of Benson Family Funeral Service, Chapel, Cemetery and Crematory.
Testing the ice shuttle
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Fire Department is testing a new piece of equipment designed for ice rescues.
BBEDC seminar offers biodiesel networking
State committee examines vegetable seed concerns
Fire agencies receive funds for radios
COLUMBIA BASIN — Christmas comes early this year for sixteen Grant County fire agencies as they share a federal grant worth almost $600,000.
Quincy standoff suspect's bail set at $100,000
Man Tasered, pepper-sprayed, tried to take officer's pistol
Quincy leasing land to Migrant Head Start
Parents could learn English at new site
Leadership by committee
MOSES LAKE — The Chiefs are stacked with seniors and hope to use that to their advantage on the court.
Chiefs ready for another season
MOSES LAKE — Matt Strophy's team is beginning the season ranked number eight in the state.
Robert D. Arndt
Robert D. Arndt, 62, of Spirit Lake, Idaho, passed away in Blanchard, Idaho, on Nov. 26, 2006, due to heart complications while hunting deer.
Wednesday, November 29
PUBLIC NOTICE
The December meeting of the Noxious Weed Control Board of Grant County will be held Monday, December 4, 2006, at 11:00 a.m., at the Bureau of Reclamation Building, 32 "C" Street N.W., Room 321, Ephrata, Washington.
Donna M. Nunnally
Donna M. Nunnally, 80, a resident of the Washington Odd Fellows Home in Walla Walla, died Nov. 26, 2006, at Walla Walla General Hospital.
Ephrata hospital approves raises for 2007
EPHRATA — Columbia Basin Hospital board members in Ephrata approved nearly $252,000 in raises and benefits for employees in 2007 at a meeting Monday night.
Moses Lake puts up a fight against meth
Moses Lake joins Herald to educate public
Shots fired in Moses Lake
Suspect arrested, bail set at $25,000
Quincy asks voters to approve at-large position
QUINCY — The Quincy School Board hopes to establish a new at-large board position through a redistricting process.
Reva Alene Spangler-Hufty
Reva Alene Spangler-Hufty, longtime Moses Lake resident, passed away on Nov. 25, 2006.
Pedestrian hit in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — A 19-year-old male was hit by a vehicle while crossing a street in Moses Lake Monday.
Tuesday, November 28
Donald LeRoy Farrier
Donald LeRoy Farrier peacefully passed away at SunBridge Care & Rehabilitation Center on Nov. 24, 2006, at the age of 72.
Quincy standoffends peacefully
Suspect reportedly assaults officer
William (Bill) E. Autry Jr.
Bill passed away peacefully, early Saturday morning, Nov. 25, 2006, after battling cancer for a number of years.
Misty Michele Blodgett
Misty Michele Blodgett, 31, of Nashville, Tenn. and a former resident of the Moses Lake/Ephrata area, passed away Nov. 16, 2006. She was born March 15, 1975 in Newport News, Va. Misty attended Moses Lake High School and also the hair academy in Moses Lake. Misty had been a waitress Don's restaurant in Soap Lake, at Davinci's in Moses Lake and also at Moses Pointe.
Moses Lake man thankful for education
Ex-prisoner, former addict aspires to be drug counselor
Bonds could pay for two new Moses Lake schools
District decides Thursday if bonds go to voters
Othello approves 2007 budget
Focus on street repairs
Virginia (Bohn) Glendenning
Virginia (Bohn) Glendenning, 88, a longtime resident of Moses Lake, died Friday afternoon, Nov. 25, 2006, at home surrounded by loved ones, concluding a courageous year-long battle with cancer.
Updegraves named grand marshals of annual agriculture parade
Holiday celebration kicks off Friday
Gerald Francis Voss
Portland, Ore., resident Gerald Francis Voss passed away at home Nov. 15, 2006. A funeral mass for Gerald will be held Saturday, Dec. 2, 11:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Fatima Church in Moses Lake.
Elsie Janet Stephens
Elsie Janet Stephens, 70, passed away Thursday, Nov. 23, 2006, at her home in Soap Lake. Arrangements are in care of Benson Family Funeral Service, Chapel, Cemetery and Crematory, Moses Lake.
Monday, November 27
PUBLIC NOTICE
The December meeting of the Noxious Weed Control Board of Grant County will be held Monday, December 4, 2006, at 11:00 a.m., at the Bureau of Reclamation Building, 32 "C" Street N.W., Room 321, Ephrata, Washington.
Grant County adds jobs faster than state labor market
Construction, manufacturing lead growth
PUD almost ready to relicense dams
Draft water quality certificate received by PUD
Giant chicken reminds us of winter safety, snow
Every winter, I drive around with an enormous chicken in the trunk of my car.
Always variety at Wilson Creek Post Office
WILSON CREEK — When visitors pop into Wilson Creek, one of the things they photograph is the local post office lobby.
Ephrata hospital increasing rates in 2007
New scan service in the works
Influential lady
MOSES LAKE — As a grandmother, former teacher, and prominent member of the Church of Moses Lake, Marilyn Lancaster contributed greatly to the Moses Lake community.
Friday, November 24
Holmquist advises on biofuel
Senator appointed to advisory committee
TransCo sets meeting agenda
MOSES LAKE — When transportation coalition TransCo meets Thursday, successes at the Ports of Ephrata and Walla Walla take the spotlight.
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY
JUVENILE DEPARTMENT
PUD licenses dark fiber
EPHRATA — The Grant County Public Utility District commission approved a license agreement Monday with Northwest Open Access Network, or NoaNet, for use of a portion of the district's dark fiber facilities.
Mattawa port district anticipating growth
Adler takes over for Conley
School House Coffee is in session
Moses Lake teacher indulges in her passion with new stand
Columbia Basin Hospital to discuss raises for 2007
EPHRATA — Employees of Columbia Basin Hospital in Ephrata might get a raise in 2007.
Icy roads lead to accidents
State Patrol advises drivers to slow down
Wednesday, November 22
Cherie M. Smith
Cherie M. Smith, 82, longtime Soap Lake resident, passed away Monday, Nov. 20, 2006 at LakeRidge Special Care Center in Moses Lake. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel & Crematory, Moses Lake.
Soroptimists group provides dinners to families
Moses Lake chapter gives a hand-up
Downtown Moses Lake opens tomorrow
MOSES LAKE — Third Avenue in Moses Lake is expected to open by Thursday morning for traveling and shopping needs.
Residents complain about Quincy Community Center
Renters noisy, damage center
Manta Rays set new records
The Moses Lake Manta Rays traveled to the Turkey Trot Invitational at Eastern Washington University in Cheney Nov. 17 through 19. The Manta Rays took 25 swimmers to the meet and all the competitors returned home with personal best times.
William S. Wilson
William S. Wilson, 87, of Wilson Creek passed away Nov. 19, 2006, at his home in Wilson Creek. He was born Jan. 21, 1919 in Burnsville, N.C. to G.C. and M.B. Wilson.
PUD a step closer to relicensing dams
Final EIS issued
Adriel Hans Garland-Carsten
Adriel Hans Garland-Carsten, four day old infant of Irene Carsten, passed away Friday, Nov. 17, 2006 at Samaritan Hospital. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel & Crematory, Moses Lake.
Lucille Jean Kogan
Lucille Jean Kogan, 60, of Moses Lake, completed her life's work on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2006. Her daughter, Glyniss Kogan of Lake Elsinore, Calif. was by her side when she gave up her difficult battle with cancer.
Tuesday, November 21
Moses Lake Food Bank fills families' plates
Long time volunteers watch patronage grow
John Elmer Jones
John Elmer Jones of Peoria, Ariz., formerly of Boise, Elkhorn and Moses Lake, born Dec. 7, 1917, in Kellogg, Idaho to John E. and Lydia Jones passed away on Oct. 29, 2006, at home in Peoria. John was the youngest of three children. He graduated from Kellogg High School and went to the University of Idaho, where he studied accounting and lived at Beta Theta Pi fraternity house until World War II. He served as Captain in the Army Air Corps as a financial officer in Italy. After the war, he taught accounting at the University of Idaho where he met and married Ruth Marie Curtis of Boise in 1945. They moved to Salt Lake City where John was employed by a regional CPA firm. Their first child, Tom, was born while they were in Salt Lake City. John was transferred to Boise to manage the firm's Boise office in 1950 where their second child, David was born.
Douglas Everett Anderson
In August, 1954 Douglas E. Anderson and Donald White left to join the U.S. Marine Corps. Their departure was announced along with a picnic to send them off to serve our country.
Cities receive state road funds
Quincy, Ritzville, Hartline to improve streets, sidewalks
NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A CLOSED RECORD PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD December 4, 2006 at 3:00 pm in the Commissioners Hearing Room, Grant County Courthouse, Ephrata, WA regarding a Minor Zone Change application from David Sparks to change two parcels from Rural General Commercial to Urban Commercial 2 for property located north of I-90 and east of the Moses Lake city limits and is a portion of the northeast quarter of S 31, T 19 N, R 29 E, W M (Parcel nos. 2111772000 and 211771000). Any interested persons may appear regarding these matters.
The silence
So I will never walk again
Golfers teed off about toilets
SOAP LAKE — Rick Froebe erected a backyard "fence." It's not a white-picket fence.
Moses Lake suspect gives back stolen items
Car prowler confesses to several burglaries
Soap Lake Food Bank receives $10,000
SOAP LAKE — The Soap Lake Food Bank is getting a new roof and other upgrades with a $10,000 donation from Yahoo! Inc.
Monday, November 20
Victor J. Naccarato
Victor died unexpectedly, but peacefully, on Nov. 12, 2006.
Othello Caboose Museum
Caboose to open in springtime
ACLU sues central Washington libraries
SPOKANE — The American Civil Liberties Union is suing the North Central Regional Library District to ensure adults, upon request, get unfiltered access to the Internet.
PUD: No rate increase in 2007
Proposed for 2007 is $470 million budget
NOTICE OF MEETING
Notice is hereby given that the Governing Board of the North Central Washington Regional Support Network will meet on Thursday, November 30, 2006 at 12 pm at the County Commissioner's Board room at the Lincoln County Courthouse, 450 Logan St., Davenport, Washington. The meeting is open to the public.
Refugia "Cuca" Cruz
Refugia "Cuca" Cruz, 89, a longtime resident of Moses Lake went to our Heavenly Father on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2006, at Samaritan Hospital, in the presence of her children and family at her side. Viewing will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 20 with funeral services to follow at 2 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Nelson Drive. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel and Crematory, Moses Lake.
Soap Lake discusses thefts
Less burglaries in Soap Lake this year
Moses Lake parties
MOSES LAKE — Downtown Moses Lake came to life Friday night.
A new Apple Cup perspective
MOSES LAKE — Saturday I had my very first Apple Cup sideline experience.
William L. Bellomy Jr.
William L. Bellomy Jr. (Bill) 57, longtime Moses Lake resident, died unexpectedly, but peacefully, on Nov. 14, 2006. A memorial service was held on Saturday, Nov. 18, at the First Presbyterian Church. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel and Crematory, Moses Lake.
Vikings blow past the competition in Tip Off tournament
Big Bend putting the 'running' back into Vikes
A lesson in concert etiquette
Herald staff writer
Lions soccer third in state
MLCA suffers first defeat of season in semi-finals
Royal reigns
Knights defeat Cashmere
Moses Lake residents go national with tire chain product
Chain Dawg partners hope for success
Friday, November 17
New faces behind the counter at Lakes Market
Owners seek to settle in Moses Lake
Thursday, November 16
Ephrata council adds fine for runoff
Personnel policy changed, old codes addressed
Leonard Goehring
Leonard Goehring passed away Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2006 at Summerwood Care Facility, Moses Lake. Arrangements are in care of Benson Family Funeral Service, Chapel, Cemetery and Crematory.
Ulises Torres
Ulises Torres, 18, of Royal City died Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2006 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Local arrangements are in care of Benson Family Funeral Service, Chapel, Cemetery and Crematory.
Samaritan goes electronic
Physicians to gain faster access to medical records
Lt. governor previews Basin energy discussion
Mulliken bids farewell at committee dinner
Hastings speaks on saving dams
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Doc Hastings, R-4th Dist., spoke out against another call to remove four Snake River dams Wednesday.
David Keith
David Keith of Everett passed away Nov. 13 after a tragic accident where he worked.
Genie fined for air quality violations
Company pursuing new paint technologies to reduce emissions
Wednesday, November 15
Icon inducted into Hall of Fame
MOSES LAKE — Do you know John Wagner? Do your kids know Wags?
Jay Gould
Jay Gould passed away Oct. 25, 2006, in his residence in Warden. Stevens Funeral Chapel were in charge of arrangements.
Ephrata business owners discuss burglaries
Crimes blamed on meth users
Grace Hutchinson
Grace Hutchinson, 84, longtime Moses Lake resident, passed away Monday, Nov. 13, 2006, at her daughter's home in Auburn, California. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 20, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Grape Drive Chapel, with Bishop Daniel Hope of the Moses Lake 2nd Ward conducting. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel & Crematory, Moses Lake. The family will greet friends at the church on Monday from 9:15 a.m. until 10:15 a.m.
Moses Lake talks of vacating part of Marina Drive
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake City Council discussed the vacation of a portion of Marina Drive amongst regular business Tuesday night.
Ann (Thornburg) Olson
Ann (Thornburg) Olson, 67, of Durant, Okla. passed away Oct. 27, 2006. Services were held at Brown's Durant Funeral Service Chapel on Nov. 2 with brother Lee Armstrong officiating.
Sgt. Lucas T. White
Sergeant Lucas T. White was killed in action on Nov. 6, 2006, in Baghdad, Iraq. A proud member of the U.S. Army since August of 2001, Sgt. White had also served in Afghanistan as part of Operation Enduring Freedom from July 2003 to April 2004, as part of the 10th Mountain Division.
Samaritan Healthcare approves budget
MOSES LAKE — Samaritan Healthcare did not increase rates as part of their approved $56.6 million 2007 budget.
Annual turkey drive aims to feed families
More than 1,400 families visit Moses Lake Food Bank each month
Othello business closing doors
Owner leaves proud of store's history
Tuesday, November 14
Othello city council discusses 2007 budget
Tourism fund approved; streets, utility tax discussed
My name is Holmes Chaz Holmes
In four days one of the cinema's longest-lasting and most recognizable characters returns after a four-year hiatus and a casting change and I couldn't be more elated.
Othello Boys & Girls Club needs funding
Direction of the club to be discussed
Royal City discusses sub-division
Council requests more information
SUPERIOR COURT, STATE OF WASHINGTON, COUNTY OF SPOKANE
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Daniel (Dan) Thaut
Daniel (Dan) Thaut passed away peacefully at Samaritan Hospital in Moses Lake on Nov. 8, 2006, at age 86. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel and Crematory, Moses Lake.
Sgt. Lucas Timothy White
Sgt. Lucas Timothy White, U.S. Army, age 28, was killed in action in Iraq on Nov. 6. Arrangements are in care of Benson Family Funeral Service. Viewing for family and friends from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 16 and services at 10a.m., Thursday, Nov. 16 at the Benson's Funeral Chapel on 5th and Division.
PUD pays $57 million for debt
EPHRATA — The Grant County Public Utility District commission voted to pay $57 million of debt Monday, redeeming a portion of the district's $217 million electric system revenue and refunding bonds from 2001.
Edible Education
Moses Lake High School culinary arts students got a taste of the delectable Monday when they made cherry nut fondant, turtles and peppermint truffles.
Monday, November 13
Almira/Coulee-Hartline upset in state qualifier
COULEE CITY — Top-ranked Almira/Coulee-Hartline was defeated 34-16 by Touchet in a regional playoff game that brought the season to an abrupt end for the now 9-2 Warriors.
NOTICE OF MEETING
Notice is hereby given that the Governing Board of the North Central Washington Regional Support Network will meet on Thursday, November 30, 2006 at 12 pm at the County Commissioner's Board room at the Lincoln County Courthouse, 450 Logan St., Davenport, Washington. The meeting is open to the public.
Ephrata celebrates Veterans Day
EPHRATA — Members of the community stood on the sidewalks Saturday to honor those who served in the U.S. military at Ephrata's annual Veterans Day parade.
Frontier Middle School student excels in life
Student among scholars traveling overseas
My name is Holems Chaz Holms
In four days one of the cinema's longest-lasting and most recognizable characters returns after a four-year hiatus and a casting change and I couldn't be more elated.
Thanksgiving host families needed
MOSES LAKE — Some area families might have an extra face or two around their dinner table come Thanksgiving.
Moses Lake soldier killed in Baghdad
'All-around great guy' always put others first, wife says
Moses Lake downed in overtime
SPOKANE — Miserable weather played a part in Moses Lake's nail-biting 32-26 overtime loss to Gonzaga Prep Friday.
Lions cruise into state semifinals
MLCA's perfect season still intact
Moses Lake Christian Academy finishes seventh at state
Moses Lake Christian Academy falls to Inchelium in final game
Oscar Grable, Jr.
Oscar Grable, Jr. ,84, went to be with the Lord Friday, Nov. 10, 2006, with his family nearby. Funeral services will not be held upon Oscar's request. However, family and friends will celebrate a great life lived in the spring of 2007 with a private graveside service in Ephrata.
Building burns to provide practice
Former county building used by firefighters
Friday, November 10
Royal City receiving new clinic
Branch office is only medical center
Food Pavilion files for Chapter 11
'Business as usual' for Moses Lake store
Herald's new news assistant happy with daily production
Holmes joins Herald staff
Moses Lake sends eight swimmers to state meet
MOSES LAKE - Four swimmers swam the preliminary rounds of the 4A state swim meet today.
Dealership settles in at new location
MOSES LAKE - A week after his business made a move to a brand-new location, an area automobile dealer says he's finding plenty of traffic.
Ephrata parade thanks veterans Saturday
EPHRATA - Pay close attention on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month.
Ephrata house fire cause remains unknown
EPHRATA - Investigators settled on an area of origin inside an Ephrata family's home destroyed by fire Monday, but don't have a definitive cause.
Thursday, November 9
Mercury viewed from BBCC
MOSES LAKE — The small object in the telescope is barely visible. It moves across the lens with the sun as a backdrop, roughly 60 million miles from Earth.
Home rule process ends, freeholder election nullified
EPHRATA — Grant County's Proposition 1 failed in Tuesday's general election by a margin of more than two-to-one.
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF GRANT
Investigation begins in Quincy well malfunction
QUINCY — Investigation of a malfunctioning city well in Quincy began this week.
Carter wins Grant County commissioner race
EPHRATA — Republican Cindy Carter has 3,531 votes more than fellow Royal Slope resident, Democrat Alan Schrom, making her the next Grant County commissioner.
Brewer, Bernd win PUD elections
EPHRATA — Bob Bernd and Terry Brewer won seats on the Grant County Public Utility District commission, following the latest general election ballot counting.
Wednesday, November 8
No utility increases in 2007 Ephrata budget
City revenues up due to growing economy
George Dixon Shambrook
George Dixon Shambrook was born to Oregon pioneer families Sept. 25, 1914. He died at home in peace and dignity Nov. 2, 2006.
Ephrata edged by Ridgefield
EPHRATA — The Lady Tigers came out tough in the second half, taking advantage of a scoring opportunity in the 57th minute. Bossert, assisted by Youngberg, found the net from the near-side post to tie the game at 2-2.
Third data center coming to Quincy
Intuit addresses city council
Myrtice I. Smith
Myrtice I. Smith, 89, Moses Lake resident, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2006 at LakeRidge Special Care Center in Moses Lake. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 11 at the Free Methodist Light and Life Fellowship Church, 935 W. Valley Road, Moses Lake. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel and Crematory, Moses Lake.
Royal routs Zillah in playoff game
ROYAL CITY — Royal looked harried at times but earned a stout 41-0 win against Zillah Tuesday.
NOTICE
"A Public Hearing on the 2007 Calendar Year Budget of Grant County Hospital District #7 will be held on Monday, November 13, 2006 at 6:30 p.m. at the High School Library of Royal School District #160 in Royal City, Wa. By order of Board of Commissioners, Grant County Hospital District #7."
Mechanical issue delays Grant County vote counting
Nearly one-fourth of votes tallied on election night
Holidays coming to downtown Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — 'Tis the season, once again, for the downtown area, as decorations go up Friday morning.
Merl Zenos Tolley
Merl Zenos Tolley, Moses Lake pioneer, passed away at age 94 on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2006, in Moses Lake. He died of complications associated with asthma and congestive heart failure. He was born Dec. 28, 1911, in an adobe farm home in Nephi, Juab County, Utah. He was one of 13 children of Hyrum Warren Tolley and Betsy Rachel Whittaker.
Aaxon develops hundreds of homes around Moses Lake
'Tip of iceberg' leads to company's projects
Sharon B. Clark
Sharon B. Clark, 60, Moses Lake resident, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2006 at Samaritan Hospital. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel and Crematory, Moses Lake.
Tuesday, November 7
Donald William Heath
Sept. 30, 1929 — Oct. 21, 2006
Fire destroys Ephrata family's home
EPHRATA — Fire chewed through a family's residence at 206 H St. N.E. Monday, flaming through the roof, the north side of the home and engulfing a nearby camper.
Notice of Trustee's Sale
Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq.
Janet (Marchand) Turner
Janet Turner, age 65, of Hartline, a lifelong Grant County resident, passed away at Sunbridge Care Center in Moses Lake on Friday, Nov. 3, 2006, following a battle with liver disease.
Demolition begins on Conoco building
Railroad negotiations delay Walgreens arrival, developer says
Carroll 'Abe' Littleton
Carroll "Abe" Littleton, 85, longtime Soap Lake resident, passed away Sunday, Nov. 5, 2006 at Central Washington Hospital in Wenatchee.
Othello discusses 2007 budget
Police request cars, sergeant
Port retreat nets plans for growth
Manager expects construction, consultants for air service
Dennis Lloyd Howells
Dennis Lloyd Howells, 51, passed away Sunday, Nov. 5, 2006, as a result of an automobile accident on Highway 17. Arrangements are in care of Benson Family Funeral Service, Chapel, Crematory and Cemetery.
Monday, November 6
Ephrata chamber moves downtown
Volunteers welcome in more visible location
Port of Warden
2007 Budget Hearing
PUD plans for future power needs
EPHRATA — The Grant County Public Utility District's management staff and commissioners have several energy resource options available as they consider their long-term power planning.
Richard G. Bittle
Richard G. Bittle, 67, Royal City resident, passed away Sunday, Nov. 5, 2006, at his home. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel and Crematory, Moses Lake.
Joey Domingo Martinez
Joey Domingo Martinez, 18, Moses Lake resident, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2006, at Deaconess Medical Center in Spokane from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.
Downtown project delayed
Restrooms and street paving pushed back
A warm side to the winter season
Last Monday was the first morning I had to warm up my car before leaving my house. It may seem a hassle to most people, but I ran out to my car with gloves and scraper in hand, ready to chisel away. Each morning the weather gets colder, I know winter is on its way. Fall is great with the changing colors and all, but winter is, by far, my favorite season. Winter brings some of the best activities, like sledding, drinking hot chocolate, building fires, and holiday celebrations.
Othello cracks down on underage drinking
Several arrested since program inception
Moses Lake escapes Ferris
SPOKANE — It was a rough day at Joe Albi Stadium in Spokane where the Chiefs took on the Ferris Saxons and held them off for a 14-13 win.
Quincy ends season on high note
Jacks hold off Toppenish for victory
Making the world a better place
MOSES LAKE — Many of us watch the evening news and feel overwhelmed by how many people are in need and how much improvement the world could use.
Shirley R. Van Dyke
Shirley R. Van Dyke, 66, Moses Lake resident, formerly of Wenatchee, passed away Saturday, Nov. 4, 2006, at Samaritan Hospital. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel and Crematory, Moses Lake.
Ephrata drops district title game
Lady Tigers go into state tournament rounds in two spot
Bank robber suspect caught near Soap Lake
Officers fire on suspect, leaving minor head wound
Friday, November 3
Quincy robber shot
QUINCY — Two masked men attempted to rob a Quincy home Thursday night and left only with a bullet.
Grow and Cover
Diversity leads to expansion at Inland Tarp and Cover
Lady Lions capture district title
MOSES LAKE — After splitting the first two games with Entiat in the district championship match, Moses Lake Christian Academy took their game to another level, defeating the Tigers 25-15, 19-25, 25-7, 25-13 to earn a trip to the state 1B volleyball tournament.
Royal domination
Knights trounce KiBe in final regular season game
Quincy medical center administrator settles in
QUINCY — Mehdi Merred left Quincy Thursday to spend 10 days visiting his family in France.
Soap Lake prepares for avian flu
City on waiting list for treatment rounds
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND
DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE
Sandra Lea Browning
Sandra Lea Browning, 59, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2006 at Samaritan Hospital, Moses Lake. Arrangements are in care of Benson Family Funeral Service, Chapel, Crematory, and Cemetery, Moses Lake.
Dorse Miles Oman
Dorse Miles Oman 1913 — 2006
Discovery Honda breaks ground Tuesday
MOSES LAKE — Discovery Honda breaks ground on its new dealership facility Nov. 7 at 4:30 p.m.
Moses Lake mentor program in full swing
Children work first, then play
Soap Lake falls in district opener
Lady Eagles eliminated by Liberty Bell
When is toughing it out dangerous?
I interviewed a high school football player once who told me that toughing it out was just part of the sport. I am inclined to agree most of the time. Football is a rough sport, a sport where players are out to stick you one way or another, and it has an inherent violence that cannot be avoided.
Rebecca "Betty" Hochstatter
Longtime resident Rebecca "Betty" Hochstatter passed away on Oct. 30, 2006. She was born in Radersberg Mont. and moved to Moses Lake where she met her beloved husband of 58 years, Daniel "Dan" Hochstatter. Besides her husband she is survived by daughters Celeste Campos of Kennewick and Danielle Smith, son-in-law Vern, loving granddaughters Terynia and Llysa of Bothell.
Thursday, November 2
Meth addict shares story
Moses Lake students learn of drug's effects
CITY OF MOSES LAKE
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
'This is all about water'
Development league holds annual conference
Quincy irrigation district seeks candidates
Elections for Division 5,6 set for Dec. 12
Noe Montemayor
Noe Montemayor, 88, longtime Moses Lake resident, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2006 ,at St. Joseph Hospital in Tacoma. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 30, at Kayser's Chapel of Memories with Pastor Deverett Butrick of the Evangelical Methodist Church officiating. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel & Crematory, Moses Lake.
Miles G. Higley
Miles G. Higley, 84, longtime Warden resident, passed away Monday, Oct. 30, 2006, at Samaritan Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 4, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Warden with Bishop Fred Ruge conducting. Vault interment with military honors will follow in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel and Crematory, Moses Lake.
Software company addresses Quincy city council
QUINCY — A California-based software company speaks before the City of Quincy next week about possibly moving into town.
Wednesday, November 1
High school teachers trade comfort for food
Canned food drive benefits community
William L. Varney, Grant County Auditor
And Supervisor of Elections.
State audit finds issues with PUD
Utility works to comply with grant standards
Safe candy scanned at Samaritan
X-ray scan finds no tricks in treats
Batman comes to Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — Halloween is not just for children.
Abbreviation Political Party
D Democratic Party
Pattsie Anne Leffler
Pattsie Anne Leffler, beloved wife of Christian G. Leffler went home to her Heavenly Father at the age of 71 on Oct. 26, 2006, and was greeted there by her only son, Lance Leffler. Pat was born on July 6, 1935 to Stanley A. and Estella Lord in Richmond, Va. She attended Pottsville, Va. grammar and high schools and achieved a Bachelor of Arts in music from Penn State University. Christian and she were married on Aug. 21, 1954, and resided in Hampton, Va. before joining their son Lance and his wife Kathy, in Moses Lake in August of 1982. Pat Played the piano beautifully and taught many students throughout her adult life. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, Pat will be greatly missed by many. Surviving Pat are her husband, Christian G. Leffler, her daughter-in-law, Kathy, grandchildren Amy (Blake) Ambridge, Jared (Karen) Piercy, Julie (Tim) Smith, Tiffany (Mike) Fletcher, Sara (David) McGuire, Christian C. Leffler and 12 great grandchildren. A memorial service was held today at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Stake Center with Bishop Randy Gubler officiating. Arrangements are in care of Benson Family Funeral Service, Chapel, Crematory and Cemetery, Moses Lake.
STATE OF WASHINGTON
Irrigated Agriculture Lease No. 12-079766
Ephrata knocks out Quincy in tie-breaker
Lady Tigers extend season, Lady Jacks finish up
Dated this day of October 30, 2006
William L. Varney, Grant County Auditor
Lady Tigers defeat Othello for state berth
Ephrata moves on to district finals
