Friday, September 29
Pearl Wallace
Pearl Wallace, 93, longtime Moses Lake resident, passed away Thursday, Sept. 28, 2006 at her home. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel & Crematory, Moses Lake.
Warden biodiesel plant starts securing crops
Company to discuss contracts with farmers in 2007
Entertainment evolves at Columbia Basin Herald
Entertainment guide gets makeover
PUD campaign cash flows for some
EPHRATA — Two Grant County Public Utility District commissioner candidates accepted and used more campaign contributions through last week's primary than their competitors.
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY
JUVENILE DEPARTMENT
LakeFront Bar and Grill improving
MOSES LAKE — Restaurateur Mike Wilcox said establishing LakeFront Bar and Grill as a popular food and entertainment hangout may require a long-term commitment, though business is already improving.
Othello hospital to defend Geller Hobler-Inks suing for wrongful termination
OTHELLO — The Othello Community Hospital Board of Commissioners voted unanimously Thursday to defend Administrator Harry Geller in a lawsuit.
Rachal Rebecca Mendez
Rachal Rebecca Mendez, 25, Moses Lake resident, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2006. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 2, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Moses Lake Stake Center, 1515 S. Division Street in Moses Lake with Bishop John Wright of the Moses Lake 4th Ward officiating. Interment will follow in the Ephrata Cemetery. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel & Crematory, Moses Lake.
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AN OPEN RECORD PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD October 10, 2006 at 3:00 pm in the Grant County Commissioners Hearing Room, Courthouse, Ephrata, WA regarding budget extension requests from:
Moses Lake man stabbed, dies
Victim's family restrains suspect for police
Warden wins at home
Lady Cougars defeat Columbia-Burbank
Genie Industries, Herald,Moses Lake School District stand behind project
GRANT COUNTY — Public and business input is sought for a potential advanced training center designed for Grant County youth.
Thursday, September 28
City of Moses Lake
Notice of Application and Public Hearing
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, October 11, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. The purpose of the hearing will be to adopt Ordinance 2006-6, amendment to the food policy. Anyone wishing to comment regarding this matter should appear at the meeting.
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
CITY OF MOSES LAKE
SUPERIOR COURT, GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON
IN RE THE ESTATE OF: ) NO. 06-4-00048-3
Ernest T. Bluhm
Ernest T. Bluhm, 88, Walla Walla resident and former longtime Moses Lake resident, passed away July 25, 2006 in Walla Walla. Inurnment services will proceed at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, at Pioneer Memorial Gardens, Moses Lake. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 7, at Immanuel Lutheran Church. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel and Crematory, Moses Lake.
Wednesday, September 27
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, October 11, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. The purpose of the hearing will be to adopt Ordinance 2006-6, amendment to the food policy. Anyone wishing to comment regarding this matter should appear at the meeting.
'The pickle' lands in Moses Lake
Airport proximity 'handy' for Boeing
Florist admits stealing sales tax
Moses Lake Floral fire started in records area
Top election official stops in Grant County
Reed talks about public dislike of primary system
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 October 11, 2006 for the purchase of a 28 MetricTon Track Excavator as more fully described in Contract Documents 470-2322.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION AND SEPA MDNS
September 25, 2006
PUBLIC NOTICE
Grant County is accepting bids for the supply and installation of an A.D.A. wheelchair/stair lift at the Grant County Courthouse in Ephrata, WA. For more information and specifications Please call 509-754-2011 ext. 376. Bids will be accepted until October 19th at 4:00 p.m. in the County Commissioners Office.
Moses Lake boardwalk plans canceled
Candice Boutilier
Health district plans for flu outbreak
Residents advised to store a week of supplies
Tuesday, September 26
House approves Hastings' Ice Age Floods Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The House of Representatives approved a plan authored by Congressman Doc Hastings, R-4th Dist., to establish an Ice Age Floods National Geologic Route.
Welding blamed for Ephrata fire
Damage estimated at $1 million
Mose J. Gagnier
Mose J. Gagnier, 84, longtime Moses Lake resident, passed away Sunday, Sept. 23, 2006 at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane.
Darold Dean Hauff
Darold Dean Hauff, 69, of Moses Lake and a well known educator, passed on to a better place on Sept. 17, 2006 at Sunbridge Health Care in Moses Lake.
Notice of Application, Public Hearing
and Adoption of Existing Environmental Document
Notice of Application and Public Hearing
Notice is hereby given that an application for a Minor Rezone was received on July 11, 2006 from the David Sparks (Designated Contact: Knudsen Land Surveying, P.O. Box 505, Ephrata, WA 98823, (509) 754-4376); and was found to be technically complete and preliminarily appears to be consistent with the Unified Development Code and other applicable State and local requirements as of September 20, 2006.
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY
IN RE THE PROCEEDINGS OF ) NO 06-2-00817-7
Production increases at REC site
Moses Lake plant sees indirect benefits
Columbia Basin GWMA
NOTICE OF MEETING
John F. Dills
John F. Dills, 74, pioneer and lifelong resident of Moses Lake, passed away on Friday, Sept. 15, 2006 at his home in Moses Lake.
Burning banned for many cities in 2007
Ephrata, Quincy, Othello, Soap Lake amongst prohibited
NOTICE OF APPLICATION and SEPA MDNS
Notice is hereby given that JARPA (Shoreline Substantial Development & Conditional Use Permit) and SEPA checklist received August 9, 2006 from Don Musseau (Designated Contact: Eldon Broughton, 2403 Westshore Drive, Moses Lake, WA 98837, 509-750-9051), were found technically complete and preliminarily appear consistent with Unified Development Code and other applicable state and local requirements as of September 8, 2006. PROJECT: Construction of 10' x 40' cantilevered dock with 10' x 6' x 4' concrete ballast, 9' x 10' boatlift, and 4' x 50' access path through shoreline buffer area. SEPA: MDNS issued September 20, 2006. LOCATION: Subject parcel is 8254 Diamond Point Road, Moses Lake, WA, also known as Lot #17 of Diamond Point Plat, located in NW quarter of S.28, T.19N, R.28E, WM, Grant County, WA (Parcel #12-0136-517). SHORELINE ENVIRONMENT: Suburban. ZONING: Urban Residential 3. Required mitigation will be pursuant to Unified Development Code. Copies of application materials (File #06-4593) 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: 8 am-12 noon, 1-5pm, M-F. Comments must be submitted to Planning Department no later than 5 pm, October 27, 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.
Numerous teams from ten schools compete
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake School District children are tapping into a source of energy bigger than even their biggest sugar highs: the sun.
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE
PURSUANT TO THE REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON CHAPTER 61.24 ET SEQ. TS No: WA-06-60689-DL Loan No: 0606729838 APN: 12-1126-504 I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington, the undersigned Trustee, will on 10/27/2006, at 10:00:00 AM at The Police Justice Court Building, 401 Balsam Street in the City of Moses Lake, WA, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable, in the form of cash, or cashier's check or certified checks from federally or State chartered banks, at the time of sale the following described real property, situated in the County of Grant, State of Washington, to-wit: Lot 4, Wild Goose Tracts, Phase 3, as per plat recorded in volume 16 of plats, pages 84 and 85, records of Grant County, Washington. Commonly known as: 7284 NE Blue Goose Rd Moses Lake, WA 98837 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 4/1/2003, recorded 4/8/2003, under Auditor's File No. 1122680, in Book -, Page ,Aei and loan modification dated 10/17/2005 and recorded on 4/11/2006 as Instrument Number 1188817, in Book -, Page - records of Grant County, Washington, from Jerorme D Van Laethem Laurie M Van Laetham, husband and wife, as Grantor(s), to Placer Title Company, as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., (MERS) as nominee for Amerigroup Mortgage Corporation, a Division of Mortgage Investors Corporation, as Beneficiary, (only if current beneficiary different from original beneficiary) the beneficial interest in which was assigned by Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., (MERS) as nominee for Amerigroup Mortgage Corporation, a Division of Mortgage Investors Corporation to Washington Mutual Bank. II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrower's or Grantor's default on the obligation secured by said Deed of Trust/Mortgage. III. The default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/are as follows: Failure to pay when due the following amounts which are now in arrears: $9,751.05 IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $161,788.47, together with interest as provided in the Note from the 2/1/2006, and such other costs and fees as are provided by statute. V. The above-described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by said Deed of Trust as provided by statute. Said sale will be made without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, encumbrances on 10/27/2006. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by 10/16/2006, (11 days before the sale date) to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before 10/16/2006 (11 days before the sale) the default as set forth in Paragraph III is cured and the Trustee's fees and costs are paid. Payment must be in cash or with a cashier's or certified checks from a State of federally chartered bank. The sale may be terminated any time after the 10/16/2006 (11 days before the sale date) and before the sale, by the Borrower or Grantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance by paying the principal and interest, plus costs, fees, and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust. VI. A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): Jerorme D Van Laethem Laurie M Van Laetham, husband and wife 7284 NE Blue Goose Rd Moses Lake, WA 98837 by both first class and certified mail on 6/27/2006, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served, if applicable, with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in Paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all of their interest in the above- described property. IX. Anyone having any objections to this sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee's sale. Notice to Occupants or Tenants - The purchaser at the trustee's sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the deed of trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants and tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants and tenants by summary proceedings under the unlawful detainer act, chapter 59.12 RCW. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Dated: 7/28/2006 Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington, as Trustee By: Hazel Garcia, Asst. Trustee Sale Officer For Non-Sale, Payoff & amp; Reinstatement info Quality Loan Service Corp of Washington 319 Elm Street, 2nd Floor San Diego, CA 92101 (619) 645-7711 Sale Line: 714-259-7850 or Login to: www.fnasap.com For Service of Process: Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington 600 First Avenue, Suite 435, Seattle, WA 98104 (866) 645-7711 ASAP# 779986 09/27/2006, 10/18/2006
Phyllis W. Hinger
Phyllis W. Hinger, 66, Soap Lake resident, passed away Monday, Sept. 25, 2006 at her home. Cremation arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel & Crematory, Moses Lake. At the families request, there will be no services.
Monday, September 25
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A CLOSED RECORD PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD October 10, 2006 at 3:30 pm in the Commissioners Hearing Room, Grant County Courthouse, Ephrata, WA regarding a Minor Zone Change application from Steve and Gail Adair, John Hermann, Ray Brown, and Pamp Maiers, to change approximately 9-acres from Urban Residential 3 to Urban Commercial. Property is located in the NE quarter of S 17, T 19 N, R 28 E, WM, and is at the intersection of Stanley and Valley Roads, along Konishi Drive in Central Cascade Valley, Moses Lake. Any interested persons may appear regarding these matters.
Warden walloped by Wahluke
Cougars battle tough Warriors team
Notice of Application & Public Hearing
September 18, 2006
Pool provides rail cars to shippers during peak season
More refrigerated produce cars available
Soap Lake topples Manson
Eagles pick up historic victory
REC Silicon chief headlines Moses Lake chamber banquet
Daschel passes presidency to Doran-Martinez
City of Moses Lake
Notice of Application, Completeness,
Special Olympics raises $7,000 in one night
MOSES LAKE — A live pig and dinner with state Rep. Janea Holmquist generated the highest bids at the Moses Lake Special Olympics fund-raiser Saturday.
GRANT COUNTY WATER CONSERVANCY BOARD
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR CHANGE OF GROUNDWATER
Quincy port takes over intermodal train yard
Local control to improve service
Woman shares her battle with cancer
Stamp Out Breast Cancer Event raises funds for support
William (Bill) Williamson
William (Bill) Williamson, 71, of Moses Lake, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2006.
Loss of grandma, loss of childhood
Everyone reaches a point in their lives when they are forced to grow up, and for me it was Sept. 28, 2005, the day my grandmother died.
SUPERIOR COURT, STATE OF WASHINGTON, COUNTY OF GRANT
In the Matter of the Estate ) NO. 06-4-00108-1 of: )
Area fighters take to mixed martial arts ring
MOSES LAKE — For the third and final time this year, the Grant County Fairgrounds played host to a night of mixed martial arts competition that featured 10 local fighters putting their skills to the test against competitors from around the region Saturday.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION & PUBLIC HEARING
September 22, 2006
Friday, September 22
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 grantpud.ebidsystems.com. Any questions should be directed to Linda White, Contract Officer at 509-793-1438.
No shortage of freeholder candidates
Political parties oppose process
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY
JUVENILE DEPARTMENT
PUBLIC NOTICE
The October meeting of the Noxious Weed Control Board of Grant County will be held Monday, October 2, 2006, at 7:00 p.m., at the Bureau of Reclamation Building, 32 "C" Street N.W., Room 321, Ephrata, Washington.
Carter moves further ahead in county race
PUD races remain unchanged
Freeholders candidates
Commissioner District 1
Quincy downed by Othello at home
Lady Jacks caught off guard by Lady Huskies attack
Changes coming to Royal City
Community members seek ideas to improve surroundings
Fall ball begins for Big Bend
Full roster of 42 practice for Vikings
Irrigation district works to keep Moses Lake usable
Permits needed for lake sediment removal
Sure and secure
Longtime Moses Lake residents open self storage company
Thursday, September 21
Quincy firefighters receive grant
Fire District to buy safer gear
Commissioner race reverses
Still too close to call, 31 vote difference
Odessa aquifer fix called long-term
Projected start is 2010
PUBLIC NOTICE
Central Washington Asphalt, Inc. will be constructing a pathway on Maple Drive from Stratford Rd. to Alma Rd for the Grant County Maple Drive Safe Route to School Project. Construction will begin approximately on September 25, 2006 and end approximately on October 20, 2006. Work consists of roadway excavation, embankment compaction, crushed surfacing base course, maintenance rock, HMA class 1/2" and other work in accordance with the plans and specifications. Any questions or concerns can be directed to the Central Washington Asphalt main office at (509) 765-5757.
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
Sealed bids, plainly marked ABID FOR L-NE Rd. Maintenance Project, Maint. 06-99, will be received by Grant County at the Office of the Board of County Commissioners located in the County Courthouse, P.O. Box 37, 35 C Street NW - Room 207, Ephrata, WA, 98823, until 1:30 P.M., Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2006 and will then and there be opened and publicly read for the construction of the improvements.
Wednesday, September 20
PUBLIC NOTICE
WA TUSA: Effective October 1, 2006, Telecom*USA will increase your Operator Services Instate per-minute rates as follows: Day from $.15 to $.4500 for all time periods, Evening from $.08 to $.4500 for all time periods, and Night/Weekends from $.08 to $.4500 with additional minutes from $.08 to $.7200. This will increase your Telecom*USA total charges. If you have any questions, please call Telecom*USA customer service.
Notice of Trustee's Sale
Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq.
NOTICE
WA MCI: Effective October 1, 2006, MCI will increase your Operator Services Instate per-minute rates as follows: Day from $.15 to $.4500 for all time periods, Evening from $.08 to $.4500 for all time periods, and Night/Weekends from $.08 to $.4500 with additional minutes from $.08 to $.7200. This will increase your MCI total charges. If you have any questions, please call MCI customer service.
Tuesday, September 19
Lucy Fay Christensen
Lucy Fay Christensen, 101, longtime Royal City resident, passed away Saturday, Sept. 16, 2006 at LakeRidge Special Care Center in Moses Lake. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 20, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Royal Camp with Bishop David Gilbert conducting. Interment will follow in I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Ellensburg. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel and Crematory, Moses Lake.
Fire destroys Allied Structures building
EPHRATA - A large commercial structure fire completely destroyed the storage building for an Ephrata business in the 1800 block of Basin Street S.W. Monday night.
Tigers' defense to the rescue
EPHRATA - On a rainy, sloppy night with the offense struggling to find its rhythm against Toppenish, the Ephrata defense stepped up to lead the Tigers to a 17-0 victory in their CWAC home opener Friday.
George Jeffries
George Jeffries, 54, Warden resident, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2006 at his home in Warden.
ACLU sued by former public defender
Grant County attorneys named as being blacklisted
NOTICE OF PUBLIC WORKSHOPS
GRANT COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN & DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
Re: BEVERLY-BURKE ROAD OVERLAY
CRP 05-05
Harold D. Seifert
Harold D. Seifert, age 86, went home to be with the Lord Sept. 5, 2006.
Moses Lake struggles against Pasco
MOSES LAKE - The Chiefs early play Friday night yielded a lead at the half but the momentum shifted in the third quarter and Pasco ended the game, defeating Moses Lake 28-21.
Grant County health: Paying for uninsured cost $11.3 million
Moses Lake hospital spent $1.6 million on charity care in 2004
Music teacher earns certificate after 32 years
Moses Lake woman first of six to complete certification
Notice of Application and Public Hearing
Notice is hereby given that a Conditional Use Permit was received on July 21, 2006 from EnCana Oil & Gas Inc. (Designated Contact: Gary Houghton, 370 17th St., Suite 1700, Denver, CO 80202, 720-876-3506); and was found to be technically complete and preliminarily appears to be consistent with the Unified Development Code and other applicable State and local requirements as of September 15, 2006. PROJECT: A Conditionl Use Permit for an oil and gas operation including, an exploratory 14,000' deep well for the purposes of testing for viable natural gas resources, and associated temporary developments. SEPA: DNS issued by DNR on 8/18/2006. ADDITIOAL PERMITS: None. STUDIES REQUIRED: None. LOCATION: The project area is located in the southwest quarter of the intersection of RD R-SW and Beverly Burke RD, and is in the SW quarter of the NW quarter of S 24, T 16 N, R 23 E, Willamette Meridian, Grant County, Washington. (parcel # 21-0560-000) ZONING: Rural Remote. Required mitigation will be pursuant to the Unified Development Code. OPEN RECORD PUBLIC HEARING: Hearing Examiner, 12 pm, October 11, 2006 in the Commissioner's Hearing Room, at the Grant County Courthouse, 35 C Street NW, Ephrata, WA 98823. At this time any person(s) may appear and provide testimony. Copies of the application materials (File #06-4549) are available from Hector Torres at the Grant County Planning Department at 32 C. St. NW, Room 26a, P.O. Box 37, Ephrata WA 98823, (509) 754-2011 extention 623; office hours are 8am - 12 pm and 1 pm - 5pm, Monday - Friday. Comments must be submitted no later than 5pm October 4, 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 above listed materials.
The anticipation of college decisions
Being a senior is a pivotal period in an adolescent's life. It marks the first of many major decisions they will have to make on their own. I am a senior at Moses Lake High School and this realization has been plaguing me since I first heard of the SAT. Where do I want to attend college? Do I want to play sports? Do I have the grades? Do I have the money or can I get financial aid? Are my SAT scores good enough? These are all the responsibilities a senior must face before they can begin the next chapter of their lives.
Friday, September 15
Clemson athlete doubles as football player, caregiver
Tuesday, the Associated Press ran a story about a Clemson football player making one of the biggest sacrifices that can be expected from a 19-year-old student.
Kunes faces campaign finances complaint
State reviews campaign contribution filings
Parrots return to Adams County Fair
Birds need intellectual stimulation, owner says
NOTICE OF MITIGATED
DETERMINATION OF
Mexican folk dance group performs Sept. 24
Ballet Folklorico Mexico Lindo from Moses Lake
A new generation at the gate
Longtime mini-storage owners turn over business to daughter, son-in-law
NOTICE
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife intends to rehabilitate several un-named ponds in the Potholes Wildlife Area (T.19N, R.27E, Sections 33, 35, and 36; T.19N, R.28E, Section 31) in Grant County during the weeks of September 24 or October 1, 2006.
Lady Lions lose
MLCA loses four game battle at home
Blue, Park lakes set for rehab
Too many perch, bass, bluegill
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Sealed bids will be received by the Public Utility District No. 2 of Grant County at the District's Hydro Administration Office located at 15655 Wanapum Village Lane SW, Beverly, Washington until 2:30 P.M., on October 3, 2006 for Supplying One (1) 230kV 300 Amp Power Circuit Breaker in accordance with Contract Documents 370-2285R.
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 October 4, 2006, for Supplying One (1) 230kV, 2000A Circuit Breaker as more fully described in Contract Documents 170-2287.
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Sealed bids will be received by the Public Utility District No. 2 of Grant County at the District's Hydro Administration Office located at 15655 Wanapum Village Lane SW, Beverly, Washington until 2:30 P.M., on October 31, 2006 for Priest Rapids Dam Spillway Apron and End Sill Underwater Concrete Repair-Phase 2 in accordance with Contract Documents 230-2292.
Wilson Creek airport runway on private property
Commissioners seek more info
Thursday, September 14
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Grant County, Washington
Quincy sunflowers may bring new fuel
Diesel alternative finds potential in Basin site
Moses Lake ice rink on time
MOSES LAKE — The ice rink at the Larson Recreation Center in Moses Lake is on time for completion in early December, just in time for skating season.
Bomb detonated near Moses Lake
Reason for explosive remains unknown
NOTICE OF APPLICATION AND SEPA MDNS
Notice is hereby given that a JARPA (Shoreline Substantial Development & Conditional Use Permit) and SEPA Checklist were received on July 21, 2006 from Douglas Beierman (3261 Bow St, Moses Lake, WA 98837, 509-765-5292); 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 August 18, 2006. PROJECT: An 8' x 25' dock, a 12' x 17' concrete ballast, an 8' x 12' boatlift, and an 8' wide access path through the wetland buffer. SEPA: MDNS issued September 8, 2006. LOCATION: 5931 RD 7.3 NE, Moses Lake, also known as Lot #2 of the Norisada Meadows Short Plat #2, located in a portion of the NE 1/4 of S 36, T 20 N., R 27 E., WM. Grant County, WA. (Parcel #31-1926-000) SHORELINE ENVIRONMENT: Suburban. ZONING: Urban Residential 3. Required mitigation will be pursuant to the Unified Development Code. Copies of the application materials (File #06-4551) and MDNS are available from Hector Torres at the Grant County Planning Department at 32 C St. NW, Room 26a, P.O. Box 37, Ephrata WA 98823, (509) 754-2011 extension 623; office hours are 8am - 12pm and 1pm - 5pm, Monday - Friday. Comments must be submitted no later than 5pm October 16, 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.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION AND SEPA MDNS
Notice is hereby given that a JARPA (Shoreline Substantial Development & Conditional Use Permit) and SEPA Checklist were received on July 21, 2006 from Douglas Beierman (3261 Bow St, Moses Lake, WA 98837, 509-765-5292); 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 August 18, 2006. PROJECT: An 8' x 25' dock, a 12' x 17' concrete ballast, an 8' x 12' boatlift, and an 8' wide access path through the wetland buffer. SEPA: MDNS issued September 8, 2006. LOCATION: 6780 RD 7.3 NE, Moses Lake, also known as Lot #1 of the Norisada Meadows Short Plat #2, located in a portion of the NE 1/4 of S 36, T 20 N., R 27 E., WM. Grant County, WA. (Parcel #31-1925-000) SHORELINE ENVIRONMENT: Suburban. ZONING: Urban Residential 3. Required mitigation will be pursuant to the Unified Development Code. Copies of the application materials (File #06-4550) and MDNS are available from Hector Torres at the Grant County Planning Department at 32 C St. NW, Room 26a, P.O. Box 37, Ephrata WA 98823, (509) 754-2011 extension 623; office hours are 8am - 12pm and 1pm - 5pm, Monday - Friday. Comments must be submitted no later than 5pm October 16, 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.
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
Sealed bids, plainly marked ABID FOR L-NE Rd. Maintenance Project, Maint. 06-99, will be received by Grant County at the Office of the Board of County Commissioners located in the County Courthouse, P.O. Box 37, 35 C Street NW - Room 207, Ephrata, WA, 98823, until 1:30 P.M., Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2006 and will then and there be opened and publicly read for the construction of the improvements.
Edith E. Bush
Edith E. Bush passed away on Sept. 8, 2006, in Seattle.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Grant County, Washington
Adams County Fair becomes petting zoo
OTHELLO — Several youth found a hang-out spot in the animal barns at the Adams County Fair amongst hundreds of housed animals Wednesday.
Amelia Prichard
Amelia Ann Prichard, 88, died July 7, 2006, at Providence Alaska Medical Center, surrounded by her family.
Notice of Application, Public Hearing
& SEPA Determination
Wednesday, September 13
Moses Lake addresses park vandalism
Approves land swap, accepts donations
Picton promises to fight for the 'little guy'
EPHRATA — Lewis Picton is running for central Washington's 4th Congressional District because he wants to put a stop to both the increasing federal debt being dumped on future generations and the war in Iraq, which he calls a "fiasco."
Dustin Kyle Ferebee
Dustin Kyle Ferebee, 26, Royal City resident, passed away Sunday, Sept. 10, 2006 in Stevens County from injuries sustained from an accidental gun shot while on a hunting trip.
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY
JUVENILE DEPARTMENT
Moses Lake overpowered
MOSES LAKE — The Lady Chiefs fell to Walla Walla in three games during their home opener Tuesday.
SpeakOUT wants youth for tobacco education
Program trains young leaders to educate peers
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY
JUVENILE DEPARTMENT
Daniel Victor Witte
Daniel Victor Witte, 63, Iongtime Grant County resident, was called home into the loving arms of his Savior, on the morning of Thursday, Sept. 7, 2006, Dan's day of completion. Dan passed peacefully at home, in Moses Lake, with his wife by his side, after a long 17 month courageous battle with throat cancer.
Kenneth George Bodeker
In loving memory of Kenneth George Bodeker, born Dec. 15, 1918 in Villard, Minn., died Sept. 8, 2006 at 87 years of age in Olympia, Wash.
Leveling the playing field
Moses Lake legal investigator receives elite certification
Pasco man seeking Congressional seat
COLUMBIA BASIN — As a health care professional and small business owner for the last 25 years, Richard Wright feels he has what it takes to represent Central Washington in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Larry Lee Melton
Larry Lee Melton, a long time resident of Moses Lake, went on his final fishing trip Sept. 11, 2006. His death was peaceful in his sleep. Larry had been suffering from cancer for the last several months and spent his last days at the Sun Bridge Nursing Home. He was 68 years old.
Tuesday, September 12
Adams County Fair seeking smiles
Event kicks off tomorrow
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.
Larry Melton
Larry Melton, 68, longtime Moses Lake resident, passed away Monday, Sept. 11, 2006 at SunBridge Care & Rehabilitation Center in Moses Lake. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel & Crematory, Moses Lake.
Man goes 'berserk' in 'drug induced' rampage
Man fled Royal City custody earlier
Notice of Trustee's Sale
Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq.
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE
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Commissioners to educate voters on freeholders
Special meeting held with Herald
Moses Lake Friends of the Library ready for fundraiser
Book sale raises money for furniture, programs
Othello to help study development in Adams County
Water rights swap remains undecided
Mary Sheneman
Longtime Moses Lake resident Mary Sheneman, 84, passed away Sept. 10, 2006 at Lake Ridge Care Center. The family wishes to thank the staff at Lake Ridge for the excellent, loving care they gave her.
Monday, September 11
Have you hugged a farmer lately?
Quincy event appreciates city's ag base
Lind-Ritzville rallies to win season opener
RITZVILLE — Down 8-0 and their offense struggling, Lind-Ritzville went to a simplified running game in the second half that sparked a three touchdown rally and an eventual 22-14 victory for the Broncos in their season opener against Liberty of Spangle.
Warden history teacher given prestigious honor
Dorman one of 50 in country to receive award
WASL scores show ups and downs
Moses Lake, Ephrata schools show improvement
Kiwanis toasts 60 years
Moses Lake, Ephrata clubs celebrate
NOTICE OF MEETING
Notice is hereby given that the Governing Board of the North Central Washington Regional Support Network will meet on Thursday, September 21, 2006 at 10 am at the County Commissioner's Board room at the Lincoln County Courthouse, 450 Logan St., Davenport, Washington. The meeting is open to the public.
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
BROADWAY LIFT STATION PROJECT
Seeking greater rewards
MOSES LAKE — Jarred Rendon walks around the Boys & Girls Club at a brisk pace, checking on kids in different rooms, tidying up the clubhouse common areas, talking with staff and doing other duties as the program director for the downtown branch of the club.
Cecilia Gracie Cortazar-Splawn
Cecilia Gracie Cortazar-Splawn, daughter of Hermilo Cortazar and Margo Splawn was born Aug. 31, 2006 at Samaritan Hospital and went to be with the Lord Sept. 2, 2006 at Sacred Heart Medical Center. Gracie is survived by her parents; Hermilo and Margo, sisters; Carmen and Mila, and brothers; Nello and Oscar. A memorial service was held Sunday, September 10, 2006 at Benson's Funeral Chapel, Oscar Ochoa officiating.
My September 11th experience, memories
I dusted off some old newspapers this weekend.
Moses Lake routs Falcons in home opener
MOSES LAKE — Chiefs' head coach Greg Kittrell huddled his team around him and said, "Please treat your opponent with respect," during Friday night's 60-7 blowout of Hanford.
Othello Community Hospital sued
Former employee claims wrongful termination
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
PETITION FOR ANNEXATION
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Sealed Proposals will be received by the Public Utility District No. 2 of Grant County at Beverly, Washington until 4:00 P.M., on September 19, 2006 for Upgrade of the DCS System & Technical Support for the Priest Rapids and Wanapum Powerhouses, as more fully described in Contract Documents #430-2314 RFP.
Friday, September 8
Moses Lake suffers rash of car thefts
MOSES LAKE — Vehicle thefts are rising in Moses Lake.
Downtown is making progress
MOSES LAKE — The downtown Moses Lake remodeling project is on time and almost halfway done.
Grammer hasn't forgotten who her boss is
EPHRATA — Incumbent Grant County Assessor Laure Grammer says with the area's current growth spurt, and more on the way in the next three to five years, it's important to understand the impacts of property values and levy rates on the taxpayers.
Lancaster envisions transparent assessor's office
EPHRATA — Norm Lancaster wants to become the next assessor, and he is planning to dedicate himself to keeping pace with Grant County's rapid growth and promising to efficiently deliver the information real estate professionals need.
Department of Wildlife tests birds for avian flu
100 birds sampled near Moses Lake since mid-July
A shoe thing
MOSES LAKE — It was a love of footwear that compelled Angela Hernandez to open a shoe store in town.
Thursday, September 7
Betty Lou Rochester
Betty Lou Rochester was born June 19, 1932. She was 74 years old. She passed away Monday, Sept. 4, 2006.
Freeholders to be elected by sub-districts
Kincaid asks to skip voter approval of process
Ephrata man shot
EPHRATA — A 40-year-old Ephrata remains in intensive care in a Seattle hospital today, following a shooting at a home on Cottage Avenue Wednesday.
County turns in transportation improvement program
71 projects on planning list
Annual Quincy event returns to thank farmers
Dancing horses to make debut in parade
PUBLIC NOTICE
The September meeting of the Noxious Weed Control Board of Grant County will be held Monday, September 11, 2006, at 8:00 p.m., at the Bureau of Reclamation Building, 32 "C" Street N.W., Room 321, Ephrata, Washington.
Knights, Jacks battle for victory
ROYAL CITY — The Lady Knights were poised to take their first match of the season after a hard-fought game three but were brought up short by the Lady Jacks.
Marie Annette Bond
Marie Annette Bond, 67, longtime Moses Lake resident, passed away at Samaritan Hospital on Friday, Sept. 1, 2006 after a sudden heart attack.
Richard H. "Dick" Collier
Richard H. "Dick" Collier passed away Sept. 1, 2006 after a long illness.
Moses Lake schools need improvement
Moses Lake High School improves 15 out of 17 areas
Marilyn E. Alloway
Marilyn E. Alloway, 58, longtime Moses Lake resident, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2006 at Samaritan Hospital surrounded by family and friends. Memorial services celebrating Marilyn's life will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 10, at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church with Monsignor Martin O. Skehan officiating. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel & Crematory, Moses Lake.
Tuesday, September 5
Notice of Trustee's Sale
Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq.
Marie A. Bond
Marie A. Bond, 67, longtime Moses Lake resident, passed away Friday, Sept. 1, 2006 at Samaritan Hospital. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 5, at Kayser's Chapel of Memories with Pastor John Roberts officiating. Interment followed in Pioneer Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel & Crematory, Moses Lake. Viewing took place following the service.
LEGAL NOTICE - CHANGE OF MEETING DATE
Notice is hereby given that Grant County Port District #8 (Port of Warden) is changing their regular meeting date from the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7:00 PM at the Port Office to the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM at Port Office located at 201 S Ash - Warden, WA 98857. Next regular meeting will be September 12, 2006
Warden suffers crimes over weekend
Two businesses burglarized
ADVERTISEMENT FOR QUOTES
The WSU Tri-Cities GEAR UP Program and the Moses Lake School District (MLSD) has recently been awarded funding for a 5' x 8' illuminated reader board to be placed at Columbia Basin Secondary School, on the corner of Randolph and Patton Blvd. The scope of the project will include all installation, hookup, blueprints and all specifications for sign parts and assembly, excavation, the concrete slab, fittings, hotboxes, and hook up, with graphics design and letters with pole changer.
Quincy man cut with box cutter
QUINCY — Police arrested a 27-year-old Quincy man Thursday night for allegedly pulling a box cutter during a street fight and cutting another man several times, following an apparent argument.
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A CLOSED RECORD PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD September 19, 2006 at 10:30 am in the Commissioners Hearing Room, Grant County Courthouse, Ephrata, WA regarding a PUD/Preliminary Plat application from Riverview at Crescent Bar to subdivide 21.45-acres into 9 tracts, the smallest lot size being 2,408 sq. feet, with an emphasis on recreation related activities. The location of the proposal is adjacent to and above the Sunserra Resort in the Crescent Bar Recreational Area on the north side of Crescent Bar Rd and is in a portion of the SW quarter of S 18, T 20 N, R 23 E, W M. Any interested persons may appear regarding these matters.
Veryl Dean Blaske
Veryl Dean Blaske, 72, of Moses Lake, died August 25, 2006, at his home.
Freeholder election set for November
EPHRATA — Grant County voters will decide in November whether the current form of county government should be examined for possible changes, following a successful petition bid by a committee of business leaders and municipal officials.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION AND SEPA MDNS
Notice is hereby given that a JARPA (Shoreline Substantial Development & Conditional Use Permit) and SEPA Checklist (file # 06-4548) were received on July 20, 2006 from Grant County Public Works, 124 Enterprise Street SE., Ephrata, WA 98823 (509)754-6082 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 August 30, 2006. PROJECT: The replacement of the Crescent Bar Bridge #425. The existing bridge is a concrete timber deck bridge ~90 feet long and ~33 feet wide built in 1963. The new bridge will be 130' long and 44'wide to accommodate two ~12' vehicle lanes along with a multi-modal path on each side. SEPA: MDNS issued on September 1, 2006. LOCATION: This project is located in a portion of the of Section 19, Township 20 N., Range 23 E., WM Grant County, WA. Assessor parcel# 14-1300-000 SHORELINE ENVIRONMENT: Suburban. ZONING: Recreation Development. 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 October 6, 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.
Smoking rate declines in Grant County
Local numbers still higher than Washington average
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AN OPEN RECORD PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD September 25, 2006 at 1:30 pm in the Grant County Commissioners Hearing Room, Courthouse, Ephrata, WA regarding a budget extension request from the Grant County Department of Emergency Management to allow for an Emergency Management Preparedness Assistant Grant $42,627.00; and a Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Program Grant project $4,858.51, for a total budget extension amount of $47,485.51. Any interested persons may appear regarding these matters.
Motorcycles make first annual ride Saturday
New event designed for patriotism, relaxation
Friday, September 1
Quincy buys new buses before standards change
QUINCY — The Quincy School District is spending $300,000 on four new buses this year before new emissions standards cause prices to go up.
Investment group purchases 33-acre retail site
'Major anchors' express interest in new center
Veterans plan Patriot Day ceremony
EPHRATA — The American Legion and Auxiliary/Art Semro Post and Unit 28 are sponsoring a local ceremony to honor the heroes and victims of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
Tripod firefighters stop for lunch
Heavy fuel and dry, hot weather keeps fire going
Invaders arrested
Pair allegedly entered home, scaring girl
Ask.com eyes Eastern Washington
Called 'ideal location' as company expands
