Ellington

County's growth leads to dearth in employee pool

WorkSource, Herald partner to spread word to job seekers

Adelaida Avalos Garcia

Adelaida Avalos Garcia passed away to be with the Lord on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2006, after a long journey in life.

Notice of Trustee's Sale

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

Citizens made a difference

Cans and garbage collected

No decision on Brewer conflict

EPHRATA — The Grant County Public Utility District's attorney is no longer being asked to settle conflict-of-interest allegations leveled against one commission candidate.

First rail car lands in Quincy

Port ultimately aims to diversify service

Safety tips for trick-or-treaters

Police urge precautions for Halloween night

Ila W. (Blackbourn) Smith

Ila W. (Blackbourn) Smith passed away Oct. 25, 2006 at her home in Soap Lake.

Ellis E. Bowen

Ellis E. Bowen, 79, died from an illness at his home in Moses Lake on Friday, Oct. 27, 2006. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel and Crematory, Moses Lake.

Moses Lake residents return to the disaster

Church organization travels to Mississippi for relief

Quincy students offer Halloween face painting for fund-raiser

QUINCY — Quincy High-Tech High hosts Halloween face painting to raise money for a school dance tomorrow night.

Port of Warden

2007 Budget Hearing

Moses Lake music teacher receives European certification

Bertrand first in nation for Suzuki voice training

Businesses blacked out Sunday, cause unknown

MOSES LAKE — Restaurants and stores along North Stratford Road lost power Sunday afternoon, forcing some to close early for the day.

Moses Lake season ends at districts

Lady Chiefs fall to Eisenhower in five-game battle

Moses Lake pummels Pirates

MOSES LAKE — Senior running back Ryan Carpenter rumbled for 223 yards on 16 carries and scored five touchdowns during Moses Lake's 51-0 thrashing of Davis Friday.

Here's for all the things parents didn't have to do

It's my turn and I'd like to share with everyone a very important person to me.

Broncos run away from Warden in second half

Lind-Ritzville rallies from behind with five unanswered touchdowns

Diane K. Szceszinski

Diane K. Szceszinski of Ferndale, went to be with our Lord on Oct. 26, 2006 at home.

Jonda Pingetzer/Columbia Basin Herald

Keelan Vasquez and daughter Shay attended the candle light vigial for Take Back the Night, an event to raise awareness of domestic violence at McCosh Park Friday night.

Guest speaker keeps Farm Bureau laughing

I-933, thefts make annual meeting agenda

Moses Lake to be aqua sport capital

Big plans for Moses Lake

Moeses Lake High School offers Trick-or-Treat Night

Event provides warm, safe Halloween spot for kids

Response leads to changes in entertainment guide

MOSES LAKE — The Columbia Basin Herald's weekend entertainment guide is evolving a little more.

The power of eight

Manager makes home out of motel

Pattsie Leffler

Pattsie Leffler, 71, passed away Thursday, Oct. 26, 2006 at SunBridge Care and Rehab, Moses Lake. Arrangements are in care of Benson Family Funeral Service, Chapel, Crematory and Cemetery.

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF GRANT

HomeNet attacks Baker on fiber

PUD candidate says attack falsely characterizes him

Ephrata gets swept

Lady Tigers go down fighting

Teams need positive support

I often get teased about what kind of sideline parent I am going to be because I can usually be found yelling at officiating staffs through my television every Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. I admit a certain amount of passion and loyalty for my teams and follow them through victory and defeat. That is not to say that I am always yelling but sometimes I am gotten the better of by my desire for a win.

Moses Lake splashes into districts

Lady Chiefs swim team heads to Ellensburg

New ad rep at Herald

MOSES LAKE — Even though he's been in sales for 42 years, Jon Heaton describes himself as an 18-year-old when it comes to the newspapers industry.

News

MOSES LAKE — It's time once again for the trick where area youngsters and their parents see the insides of their treats.

Pelican Point tests negative for E. coli

Water use advisory lifted

Dirk Dekker

Dirk Dekker, 95, passed away Oct. 17, 2006, peacefully with his family at his side. A memorial service was held at the Wiley Union Church, Yakima, on Oct. 21. Prior to memorial, a private family burial was held at the Lower Valley Memorial Gardens in Sunnyside Oct. 21.

Moses Lake burglars target businesses

MOSES LAKE — Several Moses Lake businesses were burglarized over the past several days.

CITY OF MOSES LAKE

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

Quesnell gets 20 years

Guilty plea to murder includes testimony

Humbugs with a twist

Ritzville theater performing holiday melodrama

Moses Lake High School student paper improves

Goal is to win awards for upgraded publication

Dan Maine Cox

Dan Maine Cox, 80, went to be with the Lord Oct. 23, 2006, at his winter home in Salome, Ariz.

Dave E. Jones

Dave E. Jones, 61, Moses Lake resident, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2006 at Samaritan Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Oct. 28, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Moses Lake Stake Center with Bishop Reid Baker of the Moses Lake 6th Ward conducting. Interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Gardens in Warden. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel & Crematory, Moses Lake. Viewing will take place at the funeral home on Friday from noon until 5 p.m.

Ambulances lose money, city continues program

Moses Lake City Council says benefit to community worth it

Retirement community shows quilts

Some date to 1930s, one from 1890

Lyle E. Allred

Lyle E. Allred was the eighth of eleven children born to John Lutellus and Tina Christina (Frandsen) Allred on July 30, 1919. Price, Utah, was his birthplace and he grew up in Talmage, Utah, during the Great Depression. This talented, energetic, bright young man joined the Army in 1940 at Fort Douglas, Utah.

NOTICE OF APPLICATION AND SEPA MDNS

Notice is hereby given that a JARPA (Shoreline Substantial Development & Conditional Use Permit) and SEPA Checklist (file # 06-4622) were received on September 21, 2006 from Dean Del Bianco, P.O. Box 46909, Seattle, WA 98146 (206)935-3395) Agent: John Hermann, CBMI, 3740 Thayer Rd NE., Moses Lake, WA 98837 (509)989-4318 and were found to be technically complete and preliminarily appear to be consistent with the Unified Development Code and other applicable State and local requirements as of September 17, 2006. PROJECT: The construction of a freestanding walkway 4' x 70' connecting to an 4' x 20' dock, which expands to a 10' x 20' "L" shaped area and a freestanding 9' x 10' boatlift, and a 4' wide access path through the shoreline buffer area providing access to the walkway and dock. The walkway is intended to bridge over existing wetland vegetation and provide open water access for the dock. Also, included in this proposal is some limited dredging. The dredging will consist of taking some of the rocks surrounding the location of the dock and placing them under the dock. LOCATION: The site address of the subject area is 3952 Shorecrest Dr. S., Moses Lake, also known as Lot #3 of the Keller Quay Subdivision, located in a portion of the NW 1/4 of S 17, T 19 N., R 28 E., WM. Grant County, WA. (Parcel #12-1138-022) SHORELINE ENVIRONMENT: Suburban. ZONING: Urban Residential - 3. Required mitigation will be pursuant to the Unified Development Code. Copies of the application materials and MDNS are available from Dorothy Black at the Grant County Planning Department at 32 C St. NW, Room 26a, P.O. Box 37, Ephrata WA 98823, (509) 754-2011 extension 625; office hours are 8am - 12pm and 1pm - 5pm, Monday - Friday. Comments must be submitted no later than 5pm November 27, 2006 to the Planning Department. All comments should be as specific as possible and may be mailed, hand delivered or sent by facsimile. Any person has the right to comment, receive notice, participate in any hearings, request a copy of the final decision, and appeal the decision as provided by law and County Code. This may be the only opportunity to comment on the SEPA MDNS and Shoreline Permits.

Lions remain unbeaten

Moses Lake Christian School knocks off Sunnyside

Lady Tigers take title on senior night

Ephrata clinches CWAC title with win over Selah

Hurricane Paul sweeps Moses Lake man to sea

SAN JOSE DEL CABO, Mexico (AP) — Moses Lake resident Paul Skoor, 65, and his sister were identified as being swept to sea in Mexico Monday during Hurricane Paul.

Soap Lake wins senior night battle

Lady Eagles take down Kittitas

Evelyn Edith Rolly

Evelyn Edith Rolly, a 50 year resident of Moses Lake, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2006, at Our Lady of Fatima Villa Assisted Living in Saratoga, Calif., following a 2 year battle with colon cancer. Evelyn had moved to California to be near her youngest daughter.

Please, continue screaming

Haunted house makes visitors run away in tears

Mary Etta Angus

Mary Etta Angus went to be with the Lord on Oct. 17, 2006.

Freeholder candidate committee endorses Proposition No. 1

GUEST EDITORIAL

Tina Marie (Hahn) Maurer

Tina Marie (Hahn) Maurer went to be with the lord on Oct. 20, 2006.

Grant County Citizen Review Committee favors Prop. 1

GUEST EDITORIAL

NOTICE OF MEETING

GWMA Administrative Board

Bettly L. Hauge

Betty L. Hauge, 74, a resident of Moses Lake, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2006 in a Spokane Hospital, surrounded by her family.

Moses Lake home burns

No injuries

Grant County PUD rejects I-937

Hydro power is not renewable according to initiative

Broken headlight leads to arrest

Suspect found possessing weapons and police scanner

County Commissioners offer different perspective

GUEST EDITORIAL

John E. Sauer

John E. Sauer, age 64, went to be with his Lord and Savior, on Oct. 21, 2006.

Lt. governor's committee talks energy technologies

Business leaders to accompany legislative group on tour

Valerie Kay Harvey

Valerie Kay Harvey our beloved mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and friend passed away Oct. 20, 2006.

Many good reasons to vote no on Proposition 1

GUEST EDITORIAL

Third turbine being installed at Wanapum

Total redesign part of upgrade package

Cowboys share tales, poems, songs Friday

America's Cowboy Review a success

Curse my Boardwalk, Park Place obsession

Like any good superhero worth his or her salt, I have one — and only one — weakness.

Team helps Soap Lake find spa partners

$3 million project could bring in additional interest

E.coli suspected at Pelican Point

Sample results expected Tuesday

Striving for excellence

MOSES LAKE — As a 16-year-old junior at Moses Lake High School, Megan Frederick is a very studious and zealous member of the community.

Nurturer by nature

Physician aims to treat residents mind, body and spirit

Serene scene

Convention center cafe offers gourmet cuisine

Moses Lake teacher wins Golden Apple

Culinary arts a passion

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF GRANT

Political forum tonight in Moses Lake High School commons

Forum hostsRepublican, Democratic candidates

William Phillip Sporcich

William (Bill) Phillip Sporcich, age 87, died peacefully on Oct. 13, 2006.

New freeholder meeting set for Soap Lake

Moses Lake Council voted to support Proposition 1

Speaker addresses Grant County farmers

Pro-ag candidates, all are welcome at meeting

Moses Lake High School musician learns from the pros

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake High School junior Chazz Warren has a big job.

Donald R. Sell

Donald R. Sell, 70, long time Moses Lake resident, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2006. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, Oct. 23, at Kayser's Chapel of Memories with A. Dale McMurtrey, his brother-in-law, officiating. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel & Crematory, Moses Lake.

SEPA RULES

RCW 197-11-970

Masquers Theater persents 'Lil Abner'

SOAP LAKE — The largest cast to ever perform at Masquers Theater debuts Friday in 'Li'l Abner,' a comedy based on a 1950s comic strip.

Potato commission director accused of spending public money on family

Boss resigns under pressure, may have altered records

Quincy pays $28,000 for unused money

Bank never notified about loan cancellation

Moses Lake falls to Wenatchee

MOSES LAKE — The Lady Chiefs celebrated senior night with escorts courtesy of the football team, roses, candy and emotion Tuesday.

PUBLIC NOTICE

MOSES LAKE: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT A PUBLIC AUCTION/LANDLORD LIEN FORECLOSURE SALE WILL TAKE PLACE ON NOVEMBER 3, 2006, AT 9:00 a.m. at Cascade Communities, Ltd., 4301 Ottmar Rd. N.E., Space #2, Moses Lake, Washington 98837, on a 1963 New Moon 60M2/10 VIN 212279 Mobile Home located at 4301 Ottmar Rd. NE, Space #2, Moses Lake, Washington, 98837, (509) 765-5401.

Othello barrage sinks Quincy

QUINCY — Despite a concentrated effort to pressure Othello's top scorers and a solid effort from goalkeeper Julie Santos, Quincy was defeated by visiting Othello 5-0 in a CWAC soccer match Tuesday.

PUBLIC NOTICE

MOSES LAKE: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT A PUBLIC AUCTION/LANDLORD LIEN FORECLOSURE SALE WILL TAKE PLACE ON November 3, 2006, AT 1:00 p.m. at Cascade Communities, Ltd., 4301 Ottmar Rd. N.E. Space #5, Moses Lake, Washington 98837, on a 1965 YORK 57/10 VIN 5154, Mobile Home located at 4301 Ottmar Rd., Space #5, Moses Lake, Washington, 98837, (509) 765-5401.

Vision 2020 discusses upcoming events

Several events set for October and November

Quesnell pleads guilty

Sentence could be 18 years for killing man in Mattawa

Dorothy Glass

Funeral services for Dorothy Glass, age 84 of Bedford, Iowa, who died Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2006 at the Alegent Health Mercy Hospital in Corning, Iowa, were held Saturday, Oct. 14 at 10:30 a.m. at the Ritchie Funeral Home in Bedford. Interment was held in the Fairview Cemetery in Bedford. Memorials can be given in Dorothy's name. Memories can be shared with the family on our web page at www.ritchiefuneralhome.com under Obituaries. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Bedford, Iowa.

PUD conflict of interest questioned

PUD attorney to decide next week

NOTICE

Grant County is requesting bids for the removal of old County Building Department located at 332 W. Division St. in Ephrata. Job will consist of removal and haul to land fill building debris and old foundation. Fill old foundation hole with clean fill and grade level. For more information Please call 509-754-2011 ext. 376. Bids will be accepted until November 1st at 4:00 p.m. in the County Commissioners Office.

Aerial applicators test spray patterns

Pilots fly over field, release fluorescent dye

Moses Lake Drill 06

Citizens informed about freeholder process at forum

Next meeting tonight at Quincy fire hall

State investigating Moses Lake mortgage broker

Branch manager claims Bellevue office at fault

Businesses hang in during construction

Merchant reactions mixed as project progresses

Commissioners did not violate open meetings law

PUD attorney makes decision

Junior rodeo contestants bring home awards

OKANOGAN — The Washington State Junior Rodeo Finals were held Sept. 30 in Okanogan.

Sharon Kaye Moore

Sharon Kaye Moore, 58, Moses Lake resident, passed away Saturday, Oct. 14, 2006 at Samaritan Hospital in Moses Lake. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel & Crematory, Moses Lake.

Othello improves service for congestive heart patients

Study places hospital at 100 percent compliance

Moses Lake schools top comparable WASL scores

Group compares schools with similar challenges

Moses Lake man of many titles

Inside or outside the ring, there is a lot of strength behind him

The adventures of Ellie May

As I sit watching ESPN Sunday morning, I chuckle quietly as my boyfriend cleans "eye boogie's" from our new puppy's face with one of her play socks.

Ephrata port expands with windmill maker

Port begins road construction today

Peninsula patchwork

Second graders scope out squash

Haunted house starts scares tonight

Corners reveal unexpected surprises

STATE OF WASHINGTON

DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY

Life lessons between the hashes

Editor's note: This column contains information from a two-part series entitled "The Real Frozen Tundra" as presented via video and news story on ESPN.com Tuesday, Oct. 10 and Wednesday, Oct. 11.

Wilson Creek port turns boundary to attorney

Commissioners table discussion of encroachment

Richards Brush company goes bust

Company funds disappear along with owner

Cherry and chocolate jubilee

MOSES LAKE — Jeannie Olson still hears from people who never knew there was a chocolate factory in town.

Soap Lake Police begin improvements

Chief adds cars, officers and security wall

Jose M. Sanchez

Jose M. Sanchez was born April 24, 1942 in Jalisco, Mexico and passed away October 8, 2006 in Moses Lake. Jose was a longtime resident of Royal City and only recently moved to Moses Lake.

Potato Hill bridge is torn down

New work schedule approved to expedite project

Peggy Conklin Meighan

Peggy Conklin Meighan, 57, died in her sleep on Sept. 4, 2006 in her Tacoma home.

Undercutter project brings new technology

RITZVILLE — Benefits economical and environmental are the reasons behind a project to bring new technology to Pacific Northwest wheat growers.

Moses Lake earns victory

Lady Chiefs get revenge for early season loss

Odessa aquifer fix could start by 2014

Options include new canal, expanding East Low Canal

Quincy holds hearing on bonds

QUINCY — A public hearing for a $5 million sale of Quincy School District bonds is set for Tuesday in the district office at 5:30 p.m.

Historic Moses Lake house comes to life

1919 home to be restored to become a home

SUPERIOR COURT, GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON

IN RE THE ESTATE OF: )

Calvin Eugene Bradbury, Sr.

Calvin Eugene Bradbury, Sr., age 83, of Prosser, passed away on Friday, Oct. 6, 2006 at Prosser Memorial Hospital.

Christopher Ray Bramlett

Christopher was tragically taken from his loved ones on Oct. 3, 2006 by means of an auto accident. He was born in Spokane on Oct. 24, 1981. Chris lived in the Moses Lake area all his life, and graduated from Moses Lake Alternative High School in 2000.

Notice of Trustee's Sale

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

Soap Lake seeks new Lava Lite engineers

Change delays completion of project

Lyman Wesley

Lyman Wesley, former Warden resident, passed away at his home at Camano Island on Oct. 3, 2006. He was born in Sunnyside to Don and Ruth Wesley on Nov. 14, 1947. When Lyman was 5 years old, he and his family moved to Warden. After helping his dad farm for many years, he began farming on his own at 15 years of age. He graduated from Warden High School in 1966.

Othello City Council holds revenue hearing

OTHELLO — The Othello City Council discussed 2007 revenue sources and declared a geographical information systems supplier Monday night.

Diane Ruth Moe

Diane Ruth Moe died in a Wenatchee hospital on Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2006. She was born in Wenatchee on Jan. 14, 1932.

PUD attorney to decide violation

EPHRATA — The Grant County Public Utility District board of commissioners requested an opinion from their legal counsel concerning the state's open public meetings law Monday.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

PETITION FOR WITHDRAWAL OF LANDS FROM

John Parker

John (Jack) Parker, 91, went home to be with the Lord, joining his daughter Jackie in heaven on Sunday, Oct. 8 at 9:45 p.m.

Keith William Sherman

Keith William Sherman, 69, longtime Moses Lake resident passed away Saturday, Oct. 7, 2006 at his home in Moses Lake following a courageous battle with cancer. At the time of his death, he was surrounded by his loving family.

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AN OPEN RECORD PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD October 23, 2006 at 10:45 am in the Grant County Commissioners Hearing Room, Courthouse, Ephrata, WA regarding a hearing that is being continued from June 13, 2006 regarding an Amendment to the Unified Development Code (UDC) Chapter 23.04.800 - to allow additional time to file a Planned Unit Development (PUD). Any interested persons may appear regarding these matters.

Othello intersection opens ahead of schedule

OTHELLO — The intersection of Broadway Avenue and Main Street in Othello opens today, 16 days ahead of schedule.

Lybbert pleads not guilty

EPHRATA — Daniel Elijah Lybbert pleaded not guilty to a charge of first-degree murder Monday in connection with the Sept. 28 stabbing death of his girlfriend's disabled father.

Vicenta Cruz

Vicenta Cruz, 21, of Othello, died Wednesday Oct. 4, 2006 at her home.

Ephrata High School receives bomb threat

Reward offered

Moses Lake firemen serve hundreds breakfast

More than 600 fed

Mulliken cited after traffic collision

Mulliken failed to yield from a stop sign

Always smiling

Moses Lake woman tries to enjoy every day

Nursing students save mannequins

Adult and baby talk, respond to touch

SUPERIOR COURT, STATE OF WASHINGTON, COUNTY OF GRANT

In the Matter of the Estate ) NO. 06-4-00108-1 of: )

Bret Erickson

Beloved son Bret Leland Erickson, born Nov. 16, 1986 in Moses Lake, passed away Oct. 3, 2006 due to an automobile accident. He graduated from Columbia Basin Secondary School June 2006 where he developed many close relationships with friends and staff. Bret enjoyed hunting with his dad and his friends and loved to fish. He also enjoyed riding motorcycles.

Television news is anything but

Is anyone else having a hard time watching TV news these days?

Longtime store expands with warehouse

More space leads to increased selection

Development Council hears about Legislative issues

AWB vice president gives 'inside scoop'

Moses Lake district discusses new schools

First new school 'toss up' between two locations

Golf course leases 72 carts from Moses Lake business

'Huge deal' for 2-year-old D&M Enterprizes

Michael Castro Reyes II

Michael Castro Reyes II was born in Wenatchee on April 23, 1978 and passed away in Moses Lake on Sept. 30, 2006.

Ephrata sweeps Wapato

Lady Tigers play tough against Wolves

GRANT COUNTY WATER CONSERVANCY BOARD

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR CHANGE OF GROUNDWATER

Freeholder group changes name, direction

Committee offers education about review process

Chief commits verbally to becoming a Coug

Stand out defensive tackle, tight end earns a full ride

Is the Haynesworth punishment severe enough?

There has been a wash of stories regarding the Albert Haynesworth assault on fellow football player Cowboys center Andre Gurode this week, much of it full of speculation about why Haynesworth did what he did.

Soap Lake police chief sworn in

Candice Boutilier

Bret Leland Erickson

Bret Leland Erickson, 19, died Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2006, as a result of an automobile accident. Arrangements are in care of Benson Family Funeral Services, Chapel, Crematory and Cemetery, Moses Lake.

Past Ritzville hospital head penalized

Commission to waive penalty if certain needs are fulfilled

Groups uniting to aid Odessa aquifer

Reclamation hosts info meeting Wednesday evening

Andy Stein kicks off new concert season

$50 gets admission to four shows

Spending investigated at potato commission

Former executive Pat Boss claims he paid organization

Patrick James Haddican II

Patrick James Haddican II, our beloved husband, father, brother, son, and friend passed away Sept. 29, 2006. He was born May 18, 1962 to Patrick and Victoria Haddican. He attended Lakeview and Larson Heights Elementary, Chief Moses Junior High School and graduated from Moses Lake High School in 1980. Patrick served in the United States Navy from 1981 to 1991. While in the service Patrick met the love of his life Natalia Alvinez. They were married June 25,1983. Jessica Lynn Haddican joined their family on July 26, 1984. Patrick James Haddican III (P.J.) joined their family on Dec. 11, 1985. Pat was a devoted and loving husband and father.

SAVE hopes to extinguish freeholder fire

EPHRATA — A group of citizens opposing Grant County's Proposition No. 1 formed a political action committee, calling themselves "Securing A Voice in Elections."

WSU partners with Big Bend for counseling

Representative networks with universities

SUPERIOR COURT, GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON

IN RE THE ESTATE OF: ) NO. 06-4-00048-3

Auditor's office encouraged by response from Quincy port

Port fails to declare open meetings, land sale hearings

Jorgensen guilty of violations

MOSES LAKE — Grant County Superior Court Judge Ken Jorgensen admitted Tuesday he violated canons of the code of judicial conduct.

Othello police seek new software

New evidence tracking system discussed

Lind-Ritzville defeats Valley Christian

RITZVILLE — The Lady Broncos enjoyed a senior night romp of visiting Valley Christian Tuesday.

Fleetwood Homes hosts an early Halloween

Businesses can sign up to decorate a home, pass out candy

Moses Lake man charged with first-degree murder

Ex-wife charged with helping cover up

Fall tennis finishes

MOSES LAKE — Middle school tennis players hoping to become the next Rafael Nadal or Maria Sharapova have had the opportunity to practice every afternoon this fall.

City of Moses Lake

Notice of Application

Unclear if PUD commissioners violated law

No opinion given by attorney general

POST-FILING ANNOUCEMENT FOR KUMN-LP

On September 29, 2006, Spokane Television, Inc. filed an application with the Federal Communications Commission for renewal of license for Television Translator Station KUMN-LP, serving Moses Lake, WA on Channel 43 from a transmitter site at 46-48-23N, 119-33-25W with an effective radiated power of 0.89 kilowatts. Station KUMN-LP rebroadcasts the signal of Station KXLY-TV, operating on Channel 4 in Spokane, Washington. Individuals who wish to advise the FCC of facts relating to this renewal application and to whether this station has operated in the public interest should file comments with the Federal Communications Commission in Washington, DC, 20554 by January 1, 2007.

Lena L. Allen

Lena L. Allen, 91, longtime Moses Lake resident, passed away Saturday, Sept. 30, 2006 at Samaritan Hospital. Interment will take place in the Emmons Cemetery in Shattuck, Okla. on Thursday, Oct. 5.

Developer withdrew request for Othello water

Exchange for rights would take longer than anticipated

Lamb Weston consolidates at Colstor in Quincy

Manager: 'Freight opportunities will be here'

Grant PUD takes position on I-937

Voter approval could increase rates

NOTICE OF CLOSING REGISTRATION RECORDS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the registration files in all voting precincts for Grant County, will be closed against original registrations and tranfers from midnight, Saturday October 7, 2006, (last day for registration will be governed by the office hours of the Registrar) until after the General Election, State of Washington, on Tuesday, November 7, 2006. PROVIDED that any unregistered qualified elector may register to vote in person at the Auditor's Office and apply for a ballot up to the 15th. day, October 23, 2006, before the election.

Genevieve Thoren Pittser

Genevieve Thoren Pittser passed away at Central Washington Hospital in Wenatchee on Sept. 24, 2006 at the age of 90. She was born in Chinook, Alberta, Canada on Aug. 9, 1916, to Albin and Josephine Thoren.

NOTICE OF SURPLUS PROPERTY

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Public Utility District No. 2 of Grant County, Washington (Seller) will sell obsolete and surplus Less than 50 ppm PCB Oil and Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment to the highest and best bidder (Buyer) are more fully described in contract document 180-2309.

Ernest Bluhm

Ernest Bluhm, 87, Walla Walla resident and former longtime Moses Lake resident, passed away on Tuesday, July 25, 2006, in Walla Walla. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 7, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Moses Lake. There will be an inurnment service at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, at Pioneer Memorial Gardens, Moses Lake. Arrangements are in care of Kaiser's Chapel and Crematory, Moses Lake.

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AN OPEN RECORD PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD October 23, 2006 at 10:45 am in the Grant County Commissioners Hearing Room, Courthouse, Ephrata, WA regarding a hearing that is being continued from June 13, 2006 regarding an Amendment to the Unified Development Code (UDC) Chapter 23.04.800 - to allow additional time to file a Planned Unit Development (PUD). Any interested persons may appear regarding these matters.

NOTICE OF APPLICATION and SEPA MDNS

Notice is hereby given that Discretionary Use application and SEPA checklist received August 7, 2006 from Jim Morgan (Designated Contacts: Doug Horne/Anitra Castillo, 1219 E. Wheeler Road, Moses Lake, WA 98837, 509-765-9525), were found technically complete and preliminarily appear consistent with Unified Development Code and other applicable state and local requirements as of September 26, 2006. PROJECT: Construction of warehouse/office building for production of pre-cast concrete septic tanks. SEPA: MDNS issued September 27, 2006. LOCATION: Subject parcel is 13058 N. Frontage Road, Moses Lake, WA, also known as Lot #4 of Franz Short Plat, located in NW quarter of S.32, T.19N, R.29E, WM, Grant County, WA (Parcel #31-1126-000). ZONING: Urban Heavy Industrial. Required mitigation will be pursuant to Unified Development Code. OPEN RECORD PUBLIC HEARING: None. Copies of application materials (File #06-4558) and MDNS available from Rick Rettig, Grant County Planning Department, 32 C St. NW, Room 26a, PO Box 37, Ephrata, WA 98823, (509)754-2011, ext. 622. Office hours: 8am-12 noon, 1-5 pm, M-F. Comments must be submitted to Planning Department no later than 5 pm, October 19, 2006. Comments should be as specific as possible and mailed, hand-delivered, or sent by facsimile. Any person has right to comment, receive notice, participate in hearings, request copy of final decision, and/or appeal decision as provided by law and County Code. This may be only opportunity to comment on above listed materials.

Juana Cobian Sevilla

Juana Cobian Sevilla died in Hayward, Calif., on Sept. 30, 2006.

Leeloyd Pearce

Leeloyd Pearce, 82, longtime Moses Lake resident, passed away Sunday, Oct. 1, 2006 at Samaritan Hospital.

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A CLOSED RECORD PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD October 17, 2006 at 3:00 pm in the Commissioners Hearing Room, Grant County Courthouse, Ephrata, WA regarding a request from Gary J. Varney, to amend the Desert Aire Planned Unit Development (PUD) and allow the development of a single-family residence on a lot currently designated for condominium development. The site address is 308 Desert Aire Dr N, Mattawa, Lot 12 of the Replat of Desert Aire Condominiums, and is a portion of S 22, T 14 N, R 23 E (parcel no. 021701000). Any interested persons may appear regarding these matters.

Amazing maize maze

Quincy Valley Kiwanis revives corn fun

Moses Lake to discuss potential bond

District looks to build two schools

Knights bury Warden in second half

ROYAL CITY — Facing a tough task in taking on the defending 1A state champion Royal Knights, Warden was holding its own against the number three ranked team in the state Friday.

Longtime coach advises Ephrata businesses

Chamber moving to new location

Dorothy "Lorraine" Mosling Le Fave

Dorothy "Lorraine" Mosling Le Fave, 74 years, passed away peacefully Wednesday night Sept. 27, 2006, in Spokane at Sacred Heart Medical Center.

Priscilla Pearl Layton Hansen Wallace

Priscilla Pearl Layton Hansen Wallace, 93, longtime Moses Lake resident, passed away peacefully at her home in the presence of many family members on Thursday, Sept. 28, 2006.

Lights, Camera, action

MOSES LAKE — As whistles blow and screaming fans cheer loudly during a home volleyball game, one might not notice the young girl sitting in the highest corner of the stands.

Rabbits take over Grant County fairgrounds

More than 250 rabbits judged Saturday

SUPERIOR COURT, STATE OF WASHINGTON, COUNTY OF GRANT

In the Matter of the Estate ) NO. 06-4-00108-1 of: )

Glen Mizer

Glen Mizer, 84, of George, died Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2006, at Central Washington Hospital in Wenatchee.

September 19, 2006

NOTICE IS hereby given that the Port of Warden will hold a Public Hearing concerning the SEPA Checklist covering a proposed Seed Cleaning Plant to be located within the City of Warden city limits by Benson Family Farms, Inc. Hearing will be held at 7:00 PM on October 10, 2006 at the Port Office located at 201 S. Ash (Use City Hall rear door) Warden, WA 98857. Intent is to issue a Determination of Non Significance after the hearing.

Exceptional faculty award fund grows

Welding sculpture auctioned at Big Bend's Fall Fest

Quincy falls short against Ellensburg

Jacks defense overmatched by Bulldogs

Moses Lake man murdered

Argument ends with shooting

The fabulous Weaver boys

When I first arrived in Grant County, three years ago Nov. 1, I didn't know anybody.