Wednesday, January 31
Students 'fair' well in science
MOSES LAKE — Bubbles emerging from a volcano. Pressurized rockets. Nitrogen ice cream.
Dorothy W. Schultz
Dorothy W. Schultz of Spokane went to be with her Heavenly Father on Jan. 27, 2007. She had lived in the Warden/Moses Lake area for 54 years.
Heart smart art
MOSES LAKE — Some Basin families might hang their hearts from the ceiling for all to see this weekend.
Lady Lions struggle against Lady Knights
MLCA loses 55-32 after tough first, fourth quarters
Community garden coming to Larson
Two sites of interest
PUD schedules 'planning session'
Hansen questions cost of Cave B meeting
Lions fall short against Knights
MLCA outscored in three quarters
Buzzer-beater sinks Chiefs
Moses Lake comeback stopped short
Ag prevails during legislative session
Schoesler looks over Senate bills
Tuesday, January 30
Othello receives grant to protect firefighters
OTHELLO — Adams County Fire District No. 5 in Othello received a grant to purchase updated equipment to protect themselves during fire emergencies.
Leslie 'Art' Williss
Leslie "Art" Williss, 82, of Soap Lake left us to join his family and friends in heaven on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2007.
Quincy hospital wants ambulance levy
Hospital paying back $300,000 reimbursement
Forum connects business, education
'Hot button' event aims to develop plan
Mabel Mauch
Mabel Mauch died Saturday, Jan. 27, 2007, at Samaritan Hospital in Moses Lake. She was known to most people as Mabel Leonard.
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JUVENILE DEPARTMENT
Moses Lake detective honored
Located more than 100,000 marijuana plants
'Winning the Waiting Game'
Development disability budget increase proposed
Monday, January 29
Manion 'Shorty' Kennard
Manion "Shorty" Kennard, 79, longtime Ephrata resident passed away Friday, Jan. 26, 2007 at Columbia Basin Hospital in Ephrata. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel and Crematory, Moses Lake.
Mary Wilson
Our beloved "Mother Mary" was called to be with the Lord on Jan. 22, 2007. She was born on Sept. 7, 1924, in Pensacola, Fla. to Joe and Willie Palmer.
My great escape to McCall, Idaho
For the first time in almost a year, I read a magazine from cover to cover. My life, like most people, has me running from sunup to sundown. I cram as much as possible into each day, and still feel like I don't get enough accomplished.
Knolls Vista presents science
MOSES LAKE — A designated space for science at Knolls Vista Elementary School was suggested by teachers during a presentation to the school board.
Army of Anyone to rocks Spokane
Band compiled of rock stars
Humane society handles distemper
One treated, 18 quarantined
Chiefs win triple overtime thriller
Moses Lake downs Davis 72-63
George woman suffers two-hour assault
Teen cut with sword, hands burned
Community leaders consider worker recruitment
MOSES LAKE — A long list of solutions came out of less than two hours.
NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A CLOSED RECORD PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD February 6, 2007 at 11:00 am in the Commissioners Hearing Room, Grant County Courthouse, Ephrata, WA regarding a Preliminary Subdivision application from Homestead Acres Major Plat/Dennis Barger, to divide a 63.03-acre parcel into thirteen lots in the Ru ral Residential 1 Zone of Grant County. Twelve lots will be for single-family residences and one lot will be designated for open space. Location of the proposal is the southeast quarter of S 1, T 19 N, R 27 E, W M (parcel no. 161357001). Any interested persons may appear regarding these matters.
Knights top Cougars for SCAC crown
WARDEN — The Royal Knights defeated Warden 51-12 to lock up the SCAC dual meet championship Saturday.
Grant County counts homeless
GRANT COUNTY — Volunteers traveled from Grand Coulee to Moses Lake counting Grant County's homeless Thursday during the annual homeless count.
Beverly Jean Webb
Beverly Jean Webb was born Sept. 14, 1930, in Wenatchee to Oscar and Inez (Stouffer) Burck. Beverly passed away Jan. 26, 2007, in Moses Lake.
Moses Lake maintains perfect record
Chiefs fare well in low-scoring game against Richland
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Friday, January 26
PUD approves spending on B.C. sockeye program
Grant County paying $15.6 million
Kayser responds to student questions
MOSES LAKE o Lt. Ben Kayser is receiving a lot of love this Valentine's Day.
Chiefs sunk by Wenatchee
MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake had an opportunity to take the league title against rival Wenatchee in the pool Thursday but could not close out the Panthers.
Fun for all ages at bear-building store
MOSES LAKE - There were the grandparents who brought in all 14 of their grandchildren over two days before Christmas.
Ephrata wallops Wapato in last dual meet of season
EPHRATA - The Tigers wrapped up the CWAC dual-meet season with a 57-21 victory over winless Wapato Thursday night.
Help for a helper
Friends, family rally around hospice nurse after Moses Lake fire
Larry Brice fund-raiser short of goal for cancer patient
MOSES LAKE - Donations totaling $4,900 poured into Tomlinson Black so far during an ongoing fund-raiser to benefit Moses Lake resident Larry Brice.
Huskies heartbroken by Grandview
Othello drops dual by one point
Thursday, January 25
Marcia L. Fossen
Marcia L. Fossen, lifetime resident of Moses Lake, passed away Monday, Jan. 22, 2007, at her home surrounded by her family. Marcia was born Oct. 2, 1952, in Moses Lake. She worked at the Moses Lake School District until ill health forced her to quit. She is survived by her daughters Michelle Bradley and Tami Miller, son-in-law Mel Bradley, grandsons Brandon and Preston Bradley, sisters Linda Moyer (Chuck) Jackie Lowry (Dick) and cousin Leanne Bunn (Vic). Also her friend Tim Schimke and friend and companion Wayne Isom. She left several nieces and nephews and cousins, also her friends Vic Jansen and Don Merrill. Preceding her in death were her parents LeRoy and Dee Flower, her husband Dan Fossen, sisters Nancy Combs and Judy Larsen. At her request no services will be held. Marcia knew no strangers. She was a special lady with too many friends to name. Donations may be made to the Moses Lake Dialysis Center. In addition, the family wishes to thank the hospice staff, nurses and chaplin.
Right in their own backyard
Noxious weed conference is educational opportunity
Lybbert gets mental exam
EPHRATA - A 20-year-old Moses Lake man accused of killing his girlfriend's disabled father in September entered Eastern State Hospital last week for a mental evaluation, his lawyers said Wednesday.
Ephrata home fire was arson
EPHRATA - The fire destroying an Ephrata mobile home in the early hours of Jan. 7 was ruled arson, according to the Grant County Fire Marshal's Office.
State requires conservation from city water utilities
Columbia Basin cities affected by new rules
Superior Court of Washington
County of GRANT
Wednesday, January 24
Grant County
Fire District No. 3 asks for approval on levy
Emma Renteria
Emma Renteria, 58, Moses Lake resident, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2007 at Kadlec Medical Center in Richland. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel & Crematory, Moses Lake.
Moses Lake Lady Chiefs bury Ike in second half
MOSES LAKE — After getting off to a slow start against Eisenhower, Moses Lake outscored the Cadets 22-1 in the third quarter as they kept their unbeaten record intact with a 63-28 victory in Tuesday's Columbia Basin League contest.
Return of the pickle
MOSES LAKE — Eagle-eyed passers-by could see a familiar sight at Grant County International Airport earlier this week.
Allied Arts executive director departs
MOSES LAKE — LeAnn Pauley holds up the photo of a beaming infant.
Moses Lake didn't expect extra million
Aquatic ride delayed by excessive bid
Cecilia A. Pruneda
Cecilia A. Pruneda, 76, longtime Warden resident, passed away Monday, Jan. 22, 2007 at Central Washington Hospital in Wenatchee. Holy Rosary will be prayed at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 25, at Queen of All Saints Catholic Church in Warden led by Deacon Agapito Gonzalez, Jr. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 26, at Queen of All Saints Catholic Church in Warden with Father Alejandro Trejo as celebrant. Interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Gardens, Warden. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel & Crematory, Moses Lake. Viewing will take place at the church on Thursday from 10 a.m. until the time of Mass.
Beatrix "Be" Averett
Beatrix "Be" Averett was born on a farm in Gem County, Idaho on June 27, 1916, after her mother finished milking the cow. She was the fourth of six siblings, attended a one-room school in Letha, Idaho, and graduated from Emmett, Idaho High School.
Mary Lee Wilson
Mary Lee Wilson, 82, Moses Lake resident, passed away Monday, Jan. 22, 2007, at Samaritan Hospital. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel & Crematory, Moses Lake.
Alleged Cascade Valley shooter pleads not guilty
New developments expected pending more investigations
Tuesday, January 23
Alvina Schaible
Alvina Schaible at the age of 98 years passed away peacefully Jan. 17, 2007, in the home of her daughter Darlene and son-in-law Howard Daniels, to be with the Lord.
Centennial camaraderie
QUINCY — Vigorous applause and cheers followed virtually every act Monday evening at the Quincy Community Talent Show, as a medley of performances crossed the stage.
Cecilia A. Pruneda
Cecilia A. Pruneda, 76, longtime Warden resident, passed away Monday, Jan. 22, 2007 at Central Washington Hospital in Wenatchee. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel & Crematory, Moses Lake.
Othello to pay more for insurance
Council seeks explanation
Moses Lake gets new substation
EPHRATA — The Grant County Public Utility District completed its first substation for urban energy needs in almost 10 years, responding to increased development in Moses Lake.
Public wants highways widened
People want four lanes from Ephrata to Moses Lake
Monday, January 22
Law of the 'Jungle' Monkey see,monkey do
Missoula Children's Theatre performs at Wallenstien Theater
Moses Lake firefighters awarded for heroism
Risked their lives to save another
Waking up early may lead to Oscar surprise
Tomorrow two annual things are going to occur. The Academy Awards nominations are announced, which causes the other annual occurrence of me waking up at 5 a.m. so I can watch the announcements live from Los Angeles.
Ballots for Moses Lake bonds proposal mailed
MOSES LAKE — Ballots for a Moses Lake School District bonds proposal were mailed Friday.
Moses Lake swimmers undefeated
MOSES LAKE — The Chiefs hosted Davis in a head-to-head swim meet Saturday and came out ahead, defeating the Pirates 137-26.
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JUVENILE DEPARTMENT
Lady Lions come up short against Pateros
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake Christian Academy rallied from an early 12-point deficit to challenge Pateros in the second half, but ultimately fell 47-40 in a North Central Washington 1B league game Friday.
Scott Eugene Cook
Soldotna resident Scott Eugene Cook passed away Jan. 14, 2007, at his home. He was 48.
Chiefs, Knights claim Dream Duals titles
SPOKANE VALLEY — Moses Lake went 3-0 against some of the top teams in the 4A classification to claim the Dream Duals championship at East Valley High School Saturday.
Perfection continues
Moses Lake defeats Walla Walla, Kamiakin
Action council considers selling units to housing authority
GRANT COUNTY — The North Columbia Community Action Council is discussing whether to sell 40 units of low-income housing to the Housing Authority of Grant County.
Keeping it Live
Moses Lake DJ keeps people dancing
Friday, January 19
Amy I. Jones
Amy I. Jones, 35, Moses Lake resident. Amy was born and raised in Seattle. She moved to Tri-Cities and had her two beautiful children, 16-year-old Cheyanne Hughes and 13-year-old Robert Jones. Soon after she moved to Othello and stayed awhile. She has lived in Moses Lake for about seven years on and off. She passed away early Thursday morning in her home. She was a single mother and her family loved her dearly. She struggled, but got by with what she could. Her loved ones will always remember her strength and crazy, but good ways. A service will be held in her memory at 5 p.m. Jan. 20, 2007, at Faith Community Church. Cremation is in care of Kayser's Chapel and Crematory, non-formal.
All of SR 17 could be four lanes
Looking for public input at meeting on project
Grant County seeks funds for murder case
EPHRATA — Grant County officials requested $101,000 in assistance from the state, claiming Dustin Gene Abrams' court costs and stay in jail have created an "extraordinary" financial burden.
Warden teacher hears Supreme Court case
Justices review case of union money use
John Michael Gebelin
John Michael Gebelin, 53, Moses Lake resident, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2007, at Central Washington Hospital in Wenatchee. Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 20, at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Moses Lake with Father Alejandro Trejo as celebrant. Inurnment will follow in the church columbarium. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel & Crematory, Moses Lake. Holy Rosary will be prayed at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 19, at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church.
NOTICE TO EQUIPMENT DEALERS
Sealed bids, plainly marked "Bid for Miscellaneous Road Equipment, Equipment Contract 2007-09", will be received by Grant County at the Office of the Board of County Commissioners located in the County Courthouse, 35 C Street NW - Room 207, P.O. Box 37, Ephrata, WA 98823, until 2:00 PM, Tuesday, January 23, 2007, and will then and there be opened and publicly read for furnishing and delivering:
Ephrata pumps up health district funding
City more than doubles funding amount
Man drives car into Moses Lake
Driver arrested for drunk driving
Labor and Industries liaison seeks to aid small businesses
MOSES LAKE — Ron Langley loves his job.
Jacks fall short in battle of CWAC unbeatens
QUINCY — The CWAC's final two undefeated teams faced off in a dual meet Thursday in Quincy, with Selah winning both a 39-23 victory over the Jacks and the inside track to the conference dual-meet championship.
Moses Lake sinks Pirates
Moses Lake 51, Davis 15
Ivel Lee Blasdel
Ivel Lee Blasdel passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2007 in her Moses Lake home.
Thursday, January 18
Quincy garbage rates increase
Residents to pay 10 percent more
Police clutter Soap Lake dog shelter
Six puppies ready for adoption
Othello 'pioneer' receives potato foundation award
Taggares posthumously wins industry leadership award
Forum focuses on employee recruitment
New commissioners address PUD future
Simon A. Schimke
Simon A. Schimke, 92, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2007, at SunBridge Care and Rehabilitation Center where he was residing.
Gene L. Miller
Gene L. Miller born on June 10, 1931, the third son of Scott and Lessie Miller in Walla Walla, Wash. He died on Monday, Jan. 15, 2007, at his home in Stanfield at the age of 75 years.
Warren pleads not guilty
EPHRATA — A Moses Lake woman told a judge she's not guilty of kidnapping a 16-year-old girl, in connection with an alleged plot to lure Frankie Corral Jr. in for the kill.
Wednesday, January 17
Lady Broncos just miss against Liberty
Lind-Ritzville 36, Lady Lancers 40
Moses Lake ethanol plant expands
Earth Biofuels expansion to make six times more ethanol fuel
Ruiz pleads not guilty to beating infant
EPHRATA — A Royal City man pleaded not guilty to charges of assaulting his infant daughter, who doctors say suffered severe brain injury along with fractures to her skull, ribs and limbs.
Chiefs dominate Cadets
Moses Lake 69, Eisenhower 9
Brides to help cancer patients
MOSES LAKE — Brides-to-be can make wishes come true for terminal breast cancer patients Feb. 24 at the 2007 Greater Moses Lake Area's Ninth Annual Bridal Show in Moses Lake.
Quincy citizens to help fight crime
QUINCY — Quincy residents decided to do something about high crime rates in their town.
Lind-Ritzville outpaced
Broncos 49, Liberty 70
Quincy citizens concerned for safety
Police department lacks staff
Tuesday, January 16
Isaura Spayde
On the 11th of January 2007, Isaura (Isa) Spayde, beloved daughter, wife, sister, aunt and friend was called away from her life on earth.
Stan Lancaster
Stan Lancaster, 71, husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, went home to be with the Lord, Friday, Jan. 12, 2007. A Memorial service will be held Saturday, Jan. 20, at 3 p.m. at the church in Moses Lake — Day Star gym, 6378 Arnold Drive. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel and Crematory.
Notice of Trustee's Sale
Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq.
Women charged with kidnapping related to Cascade Valley shooting
EPHRATA — A 24-year-old Moses Lake woman is charged with first-degree kidnapping in connection with a Jan. 2 double shooting at a Cascade Valley duplex where one man was killed and another suffered a serious head wound.
'Sheer' Khan It's a jungle out there
MOSES LAKE — Somewhere in the Big Bend Community College auditorium lurked the future Bagheera, Mowgli, Rikki-Tikki-Tavi and Shere Khan.
Man flees Ephrata with stolen items, crashes
Equipment recovered, suspect arrested
Martin Luther King Jr. honored
MOSES LAKE — Martin Luther King Jr. Day was celebrated Monday with song, prayer and words of encouragement.
Monday, January 15
Celia (Prieto) Olivas
Celia (Prieto) Olivas was born to Jose & Celia Prieto on Feb. 12, 1943 in Chihuahua, Mexico. On Jan. 5, 2007, the beloved Moses Lake citizen died in a car accident on Highway 6, south of Salt Lake City, Utah. Celia was married to Hector Olivas on Jan. 30, 1965, in Mexico. Shortly thereafter, she and her husband moved to the Columbia Basin, where he worked in agriculture and she worked as a housewife. Gifted at childcare, she raised eight children of her own and made a living as a childcare provider. She babysat dozens of Columbia Basin children over 15 years. Mrs. Olivas was a talented gardener, an admired cook, and a tireless seamstress. She sewed many formal gowns and bridesmaids' dresses, and patched the knees of countless farmers' jeans. She joined the Seventh-Day Adventist Church in 1976. Until her death, she was a very active member—particularly at the Spanish-speaking church in Othello.
Moses Lake still perfect
12-0 Chiefs only unbeaten team in league
Dorrance C. Palmer
Dorrance C. Palmer, 83, longtime Moses Lake resident, passed away at his home on Friday, Jan. 12, 2007. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel & Crematory, Moses Lake.
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JUVENILE DEPARTMENT
Chiefs go to wire against Panthers
Wenatchee 67, Moses Lake 66
Lions attack Easton
MOSES LAKE — The Lions used relentless pressure from their guards on defense and a dominant inside attack to defeat Easton 94-35 Saturday.
Quincy dismisses security officer
Police department hiring additional officers
Like father, like son
COLUMBIA BASIN — Ty Morrow was 8 years old when his father started him in Boy Scouts to share the experience.
Council breaks ground for Othello pool
OTHELLO — Othello City Council members dug their shovels in the dirt at the city pool groundbreaking ceremony Friday morning.
Lady Lions frustrate Easton
MOSES LAKE - The Lady Lions' defense was simply too much for Easton to handle as Moses Lake Christian Academy beat the visiting Lady Jaguars 59-24 Saturday night.
What's in a name?
My sister-in-law recently had a beautiful baby girl and I was involved in choosing her name.
Plane makes emergency landing
Aircraft lands without incident
Stanley B. Lancaster
Stanley B. Lancaster, 71, longtime Moses Lake resident, passed away at Central Washington Hospital on Friday, Jan. 12, 2007. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 20, at The Church of Moses Lake, (Day Star Gym), 6378 Arnold Dr., Moses Lake. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel and Crematory, Moses Lake.
Nativity removal due to state law
Moses Lake follows state constitution
Fire safety device prevents Ephrata fire
Device introduced by Moses Lake
Friday, January 12
PUBLIC NOTICE
The Noxious Weed Control Board of Grant County, in accordance with RCW 17.10.090 shall hold a public hearing on Monday, January 22, 2007, at 10:30 a.m., at 32 "C" Street N.W., Room 321, Ephrata, Washington, for the purpose of adopting the 2007 county wide noxious weed list from the state noxious weed list.
Looking for landowners
MOSES LAKE — A new Moses Lake land sale operation is hoping to capture the attention of people looking to get out of the big city.
Warden asks voters to approve bonds sale
Bond to fund renovation of gym
Family picks up pieces after fire destroys home
EPHRATA — If Julie Welsh could have taken anything with her before the fire, she would have taken her family photos and her children's things.
Beth Ross Clayton Arnold
On Jan. 9, 2007, Beth Ross Clayton Arnold, dear mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, departed this life to join her loving family members and friends who have preceded her into Paradise. Her father, mother, sister, and two loving husbands are among those departed souls who have awaited her arrival there.
Power to the people
COLUMBIA BASIN — When the phones of PUD linemen ring late at night in the wake of strong winds, they know it's time to go to work.
Neil Ellestad
Neil was born Nov. 10, 1959, in Samaritan Hospital in Moses Lake. Neil grew up in Moses Lake and graduated from high school in 1978.
Royal avoids letdown against Connell
ROYAL CITY — Just two days removed from a tremendous 40-28 dual meet victory at defending 2A state champion Lakeside (Nine Mile Falls), it would have been understandable if the Knights came out flat against Connell, a team which on Thursday could only fill eight of 14 weight classes. Royal coach Ben Orth was aware as anyone of this possibility, and spoke to his team before the dual about staying focused.
Arrest made for Cascade Valley murder
Bail set at $1 million
Moses Lake dominates Richland
Chiefs 58, Bombers 12
Jaime Vega (James Bushnell)
Jaime Vega (James Bushnell) passed away Jan. 7, 2007.
Thursday, January 11
Merle Palmerton
It is with great joy that we celebrate her life and with sadness, we announce the death of longtime Moses Lake resident Merle Palmerton. She died on Jan. 4, 2007, at the age of 91. She was born June 25,1913, in Mt. Vernon, Wash. to Wilbur and Zoe Chesnut. After graduation from high school in Mill City, Ore. she attended Oregon State University where she competed on the swim team and majored in Art. She married Sam Palmerton in Salem, Ore. on Nov. 25, 1941, and they were married for 54 years. They had two children, Gae and Pat. Merle and Sam moved the family to Moses Lake from Idanha, Ore. in 1952 at the opening of the Columbia Basin Reclamation Project. They cleared sage brush and built the family farm in Block 41, east of Moses Lake where she lived until Sam's death in 1996. Merle was employed as a secretary by the Moses Lake School District until her retirement. For many years she was the secretary for the district's Special Services Dept. She was a 30-year member of the Washington School Secretaries Association and was selected as one of the top 10 school secretaries in the nation. She hunted and fished, was an accomplished seamstress, baked heavenly pies, loved to dance and play bridge. Merle and Sam traveled throughout the nation and the world during their retirement and loved their winters in Hawaii. They were both avid snorklers.
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FOR GRANT COUNTY
Burn ban affects Warden
Recent wind storms left fallen trees with nowhere to go
Man stabbed in Ephrata
Suspects remain at large
Abrams 'hearing voices'
Defendant accused of plots to hurt correction officers
Anthony Jae "A.J." Scarboro
Anthony Jae "A.J." Scarboro, 21, of Stanwood, Wash. went to be with his God on Dec. 11, 2006. A.J. was born May 5, 1985 in Everett, Wash.
Dana's taking over DaVinci's space
Downtown restaurant makes move
Doris Ireland Budd
Doris Ireland Budd, age 79, passed away Jan. 9, 2007, at Samaritan Hospital from complications of her five-year battle with cancer. Doris was born May 14,1927, at London, Ohio, to William and Mabel (McCann) Ireland. Siblings surviving are Ella (Glen) Marlin, William (Esther) Ireland, Bea Ireland, and Blanche (Delbert) Harlan. Her surviving children are Roy Lee Ireland, Samantha (James) Luper, Rebecca (James) Jones, Mary Jane (Steven) Weber, George Poor, Laura Burris, Loretta Shortridge, Ronald (Debbie) Poor, and James (Angel) Budd- She is also survived by numerous grandchildren including Jaimi Budd, Forrest Budd and McKenzie Rose Budd of Ephrata. She is remembered with special love by a cousin William L. Fletcher and friends Darin and Eric St. Clair. Her many nieces and nephews including Terry Lee Ireland, Del Harlan Jr., Bonnie Reed, Michael Harlan, Joyce Erickson, Bill Ireland Jr., Christine Ireland, George Ireland and Raymond M. Backulich will also miss her. Doris loved children and animals. A funeral service will be held at Benson Funeral Chapel, 104 W. Fifth Avenue, Moses Lake at I p.m. Friday, Jan. 12, 2007 followed by interment at Moses Lake Cemetery.
Moses Lake choir honors Martin Luther King Jr.
Randy Moore is featured speaker
Mary Kathryn (Katzy) Bier
Mary Kathryn (Katzy) Bier, 88, passed away on Monday, Jan. 9, 2007, in Moses Lake.
Wednesday, January 10
James S. Bushnell
James S. Bushnell, aka Jaime Vega, 30, of Ephrata, passed away Sunday, Jan. 7, 2007, as a result of an automobile accident in Warden. Arrangements are in care of Benson Family Funeral Service, Chapel, Cemetery and Crematory.
Moses Lake ends religious holiday depictions
Citizen concern leads to dismantling of display
Doris P. Budd
Doris P. Budd, 79, of Ephrata, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2007, at Samaritan Hospital. Arrangements are in care of Benson Family Funeral Service, Chapel, Cemetery and Crematory.
Lady Tigers fall to Reardan
Odessa 36, Lady Indians 59
'Stand pat' no more
EPHRATA — The Grant County Public Utility District commission reversed the controversial "stand pat" telecommunications policy, which halted construction of the Zipp fiber optic network since early in 2005.
Beth R. Arnold
Beth R. Arnold, 88, Moses Lake resident, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2007, at LakeRidge Special Care Center in Moses Lake. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel & Crematory.
Former Big Bend student flies in for visit
Sister pursuing aviation
Odessa beaten by Reardan
Tigers 47, Indians 56
Get a passport in Ephrata
EPHRATA — There is one more place to obtain a passport.
Mickey Marie Bassman
Mickey Marie Bassman, 69, of Othello died Saturday, Jan. 6, 2007, at the Avalon Care Center in Othello.
Moses Lake Schools talk bonds
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake School District Superintendent Steve Chestnut said the community is expressing support for the district's proposed bonds sale.
Tuesday, January 9
Group hopes for new library in Moses Lake
Current structure no longer suitable
Sunday winds cause damage, outages
Downed power line causes accident on Interstate 90
Homero 'Homer' Castillo
Homero "Homer" Castillo, 36, of Othello, died Saturday, Jan. 6, 2007 at the Deaconess Medical Center in Spokane.
Fire destroys Ephrata mobile home
Damage estimates reach $40,000
SR-17 widening project continues
Project starts again in spring
Water rates to increase in Othello
Citizens speak out against the increase
Edythe (Wiens) Karber
Edythe (Wiens) Karber, 83, homemaker, passed away Dec. 18, 2006. The Karbers lived in Warden from 1956 to 1988. They were charter members of the Warden Mennonite Church. Edythe worked on the Election Boards for many years. She was also involved in 4-H and bible school.
Monday, January 8
I want to be your American Idol
I have a dream, to be the next American Idol.
Othello overpowers Quincy
OTHELLO — Quincy hung with the Lady Huskies early, but Othello took control of the game when Rachel Mohs hit her third consecutive baseline 3-pointer to put the Lady Huskies up 21-8 with 3:27 to play in the first quarter.
Celia Olivas
Celia Olivas, 63, longtime Moses Lake resident, passed away Friday, Jan. 5, 2007 near Soldier Summit in Wasatch County, Utah. Arrangements are in the care of Kayser's Chapel & Crematory, Moses Lake.
Childhood friends reunite after 50 years
SOAP LAKE — Gordon and Lu Hottmann are celebrating their 25th anniversary on Feb. 6, but their friendship is much older than 25.
'It's kind of a big gamble'
Odessa farmer replacing well
Loan stores fined by state
Moses Lake branches checking loan records
Chiefs ground Bombers
Moses Lake 58, Richland 42
Moses Lake takes first in weekend tournament
SPOKANE — The Chiefs placed three champions in the Pacific Northwest Classic over the weekend and took home top honors in the team race with a total of 196 points.
Soap Lake man's body recovered
Victim allegedly killed himself
Late bucket earns Jacks win
OTHELLO — The Jacks got their first and only field goal of the fourth quarter on an Eric Martin layup with 6.5 seconds to play as Quincy came from behind to knock off Othello 40-39 in a CWAC contest Friday.
Moses Lake handles Lady Pirates
Chiefs 53, Davis 31
Going, going, gone
Items auctioned for Santa Bucks
Friday, January 5
Anonymous donor makes family's Christmas merry
MOSES LAKE — Someone brought Eva Major out of depression. She wants to thank them, but she doesn't know who they are.
Quincy holds off late charge from Bulldogs
QUINCY — The Jacks, on the strength of several close victories in the lower weights, survived a late rally from Ellensburg as they defeated the visiting Bulldogs 35-25 in a CWAC dual meet Thursday.
A plan in motion
EPHRATA — Whenever Jim and Marylin Berschauer made a change to their longtime business, the Ephrata community followed.
Quincy tip line continues vigilance
Report suspicious behavior to police anonymously
Moses Lake designs better ambulance
New ambulance design sought after by cities
Need a cell phone or PDA?
PUD is selling surplus equipment
Peninsula Group promotes Ephrata's Jerentowski
TUMWATER — An Ephrata resident is among five management council members promoted to vice president by a limited liability corporation.
Ephrata, Othello battle in dual meet
Tigers defeat Huskies 49-30
Thursday, January 4
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON
FOR GRANT COUNTY
Cassandra Marlene Ahmann (Cassie)
Cassandra Marlene Ahmann (Cassie), 16-year-old daughter of Stephen and Laurie Ahmann, passed away Monday, Jan. 1, 2007, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
Hair care
MOSES LAKE — Brittany Bateman wanted to make a difference in the life of a child suffering from hair loss, so she did something tough.
Louise Kallenberger
Louise Kallenberger, 72, passed way peacefully on Jan. 2, 2007, at Central Washington Hospital, surrounded by family. She fought a long difficult battle with lung cancer and other health issues.
Big Bend warns against fraud
People with info urged to contact police
'Robust' year ahead for construction industry
GRANT COUNTY — With a tiny smile, Terry Brewer says things have been fun around the Grant County Economic Development Council.
Sheriff: Info from KREM 2 bad
Autopsy shows multiple gunshot wounds
Donald M. Rosenberg
Donald M. Rosenberg died Nov. 6, 2006, in Winlock, Wash. He was 81 years old. He was born in New Rockford, N.D. on Nov. 27, 1924, to Oliver and Esther (Anderson) Rosenberg.
Soap Lake man is missing
Vehicle recovered, search on hold
Tuesday, January 2
Sheriff investigates Cascade Valley shooting
One dead, one left with bullet in head
Chiefs push past Lady Lions
Moses Lake 66, Kennewick 53
Notice of Trustee's Sale
Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq.
Stay off the ice
Unpredictable ice leads to difficult rescues
Terry J. Voth
Terry J. Voth, 51, longtime Moses Lake resident, passed away at her home on Sunday, Dec. 31, 2006, in Moses Lake. Memorial services will be held Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2007 at 2 p.m at the First Presbyterian Church in Moses Lake. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel and Crematory, Moses Lake.
Grant County welcomes first 2007 baby
GRANT COUNTY — Two babies ran a close race to be named first baby born in a Grant County hospital in 2007, but one was born seven minutes earlier.
Fire damages Ephrata home
EPHRATA — A box spring and mattress jammed against the plug of an extension cord in an Ephrata home ignited a blaze Friday morning, causing thousands of dollars in damage.
Walter Thomas Bonin
Walter Thomas Bonin passed away on Thursday, Dec. 21, 2006, in Camas, Washington. Born on April 17, 1924, in Minneapolis, Minn. Walter was 82 years old.
Tom Gould
Tom Gould, 57, of Warden passed away Dec. 29, 2006, at his home.
Moses Lake doubles up on Sandpoint
Chiefs dominate out-of-state opponents
Washington State Potato Commission plans for the long term
China, consumers, corporate stewardship, water, all topics to watch
