Friday, March 30
NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A CLOSED RECORD PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD April 24, 2007 at 9:30 am in the Commissioners Hearing Room, Grant County Courthouse, Ephrata, WA regarding a Preliminary Subdivision application from Daniel Roberts to subdivide a 38.6-acre parcel to create five lots in the Rural Residential 1 Zoning District of Grant County. The parcel is located about seven miles southeast of Ephrata, WA near the intersection of State Highway #17 and Neppel Road, and in the NW quarter of S 9, T 29 N, R 27 E, W M (parcel no. 16-1633-005). Any interested persons may appear regarding these matters.
NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A CLOSED RECORD PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD April 23, 2007 at 2:30 pm in the Commissioners Hearing Room, Grant County Courthouse, Ephrata, WA regarding a Reasonable Use Exception request from Stephen C. Madsen to enable construction of a single-family residence on a 2.93-acre parcel in the Rural Residential 1 zoning district of Grant County. The site address is 17137 Rd B-NW, Ephrata, WA, located near the intersection of State Highway 28 and Rd B-NW, an in the SW quarter of S 2, T 21 N, R 26 E, W M (Parcel nos. 16-0723-000, 16-0728-000, and 16-0728-001). Any interested persons may appear regarding these matters.
Othello explosion kills one, injures three
Witnesses describe chaotic event
No funds for extra SR 17 expansion
State budget focuses on Seattle
Valley transportation issues hashed out
Cascade Valley development leads to road impacts
Moses Lake discovers enrollment error
School might have to repay $90,000
Wilson Creek gets a restaurant after three years
WILSON CREEK — Wilson Creek Mayor Kathy Bohnet drove home after her town's Plowing Days celebration and saw a rare sight.
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON
FOR GRANT COUNTY
NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AN OPEN RECORD PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD April 17, 2007 at 9:30 am in the Grant County Commissioners Hearing Room, Courthouse, Ephrata, WA regarding the following budget extension request from the Grant County Sheriff's Office in the amount of $3,732.08 to receive a reimbursable grant from the WA Traffic Safety Commission for the purchase of a LIDAR Radar Unit. Any interested persons may appear regarding these matters.
Automobile dealership follows traffic
MOSES LAKE — From his office window in his new settings, Jerry Smith sees more traffic than he ever did in his old surroundings.
NOTICE
The North Central Workforce Development Area Strategic Plan effective July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2009 is available for public review and comment.
Lady Cougars sweep to remain in first place
WARDEN — The Warden Lady Cougars swept a softball doubleheader with the Columbia-Burbank Coyotes Thursday to improve to 3-1 on the year and remain in a first-place tie in the SCAC standings.
Thursday, March 29
Ordinance No. 2320
An ordinance amending Chapter 20.03 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Administration"
Abrams sentenced to 24 years
EPHRATA — Dustin Gene Abrams was sentenced Wednesday to 24 years in prison for the March 2004 killing of 79-year-old Michael B. Mallon, a retired state employee and World War II veteran.
Moses Lake rescinds free offer of land
City decides to sell instead
Ordinance No. 2312
An ordinance amending Chapter 17.44 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Violations"
Ordinance No. 2319
An ordinance creating Chapter 18.88 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "General Administration and Enforcement"
James Robert Munds
James Robert Munds, 70, Moses Lake resident, passed away Tuesday, March 27, 2007, at SunBridge Care and Rehabilitation Center in Moses Lake. There will be no service, however please join the family in a celebration of Jim's great life on Saturday, March 31, at the Othello Eagles on Larch street from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel and Crematory, Moses Lake.
Ordinance No. 2313
An ordinance amending Chapter 18.10 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Citywide Regulations"
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
Sealed bids, plainly marked "BID FOR Crescent Bar Rd. NW, CRP 06-03, 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, April 3, 2007 and will then and there be opened and publicly read for the construction of the improvements.
Ordinance No. 2292
An ordinance amending the official zoning map
Ordinance No. 2294
An ordinance amending Chapter 13.12 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Water and Sewer Rates"
Ordinance No. 2315
An ordinance amending Chapter 18.58 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Signs"
Othello and Ephrata go to the wire
EPHRATA — With the match tied 2-2, Othello Huskies' Raymond Rodriguez won a third-set tiebreaker 7-5 over Ephrata Tiger Clark Grigg to lift Othello to a victory in the CWAC tennis opener for both schools Tuesday.
Fields of Dreams
MOSES LAKE — A trip to Mariners training camp provided numerous memories for two Moses Lake brothers.
Eastern Washington author visits Moses Lake library
MOSES LAKE — An author visiting Moses Lake next week says he's always been intrigued with the area.
Ordinance No. 2291
An ordinance amending the official zoning map
CITY OF MOSES LAKE
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
Ordinance No. 2311
An ordinance amending Chapter 13.09 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Cross Connection Control"
Ordinance No. 2310
An ordinance amending Chapter 13.07 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Water Regulations"
Gomez guilty of killing Raffy
EPHRATA — A Grant County judge found Ephrata mother Maribel Gomez guilty in the homicide-by-abuse trial stemming from 2-year-old Rafael "Raffy" Gomez's September 2003 death.
Chiefs defeat Cashmere on the track
WENATCHEE — The Moses Lake Chiefs got wins in two events each by Aaron Wafer and Billy Matthews to defeat Cashmere 76-65 in a non-league track meet held in Wenatchee Wednesday.
Ordinance No. 2316
An ordinance amending Chapter 18.65 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Manufactured Home Parks"
Ordinance No. 2318
An ordinance amending Chapter 18.80 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Hearing Examiner"
Abrams' younger brother also charged with 2004 killing
EPHRATA — Prosecutors filed charges of first-degree murder and lesser alternatives against Dustin Gene Abrams' juvenile brother in connection with the shooting death of 79-year-old Michael Mallon in March 2004.
Ordinance No. 2309
An ordinance amending Chapter 13.04 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Sewer Regulations"
Mae H. Chorney
Mae H. Chorney, 87, longtime Moses Lake resident, passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2007, in Kennewick, Wash.
Ordinance No. 2307
An ordinance amending Chapter 12.20 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Snow Removal"
Ordinance No. 2308
An ordinance amending Chapter 12.28 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Fences, Walls, and Hedges"
Ordinance No. 2317
An ordinance amending Chapter 18.78 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Personal Wireless Service Facilities"
Ordinance No. 2293
An ordinance deleting Chapter 17.26 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Binding Site Plan" and creating Chapter17.25 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Binding Site Plan" and creating Chapter 17.25 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Binding Site Plan"
Wednesday, March 28
No trailers for Schneider Homes
Land use discussed with council
Superior Court of Washington
County of GRANT
Othello pool parking discussed
OTHELLO — The Othello City Council discussed creating additional parking for the city pool.
Chiefs find mixed results
MOSES LAKE — With senior captains Mick Aney and Seth Bruneel out for Tuesday's non-league soccer matchup with the Kennewick Lions, Moses Lake Chiefs' coach Bill Bertram saw the game as an opportunity to juggle the lineup and try some new things on the field.
Marge St. Pierre
Marge St. Pierre, also known as Marge Mesenbring, daughter of Elmer and Meta Mesenbring, of Ephrata, passed away Friday, March 23, 2007, in Edwardsville, Ill., after a brief illness. She would have been 75 in May. She and her husband, Roy St. Pierre, were married in Moses Lake and had many friends in the area.
Quincy celebrates 100th birthday
Historical document on hand for festivities
Chiefs win state culinary contest
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake High School culinary class was named all-around winner at a state competition last weekend.
Michael Brendan Mallon
Michael Brendan Mallon, 79, died at his home on March 26, 2004 in Soap Lake. Cremation arrangements are in care of Affordable Funeral Options, Moses Lake.
Ephrata's Pixlee leads Tigers to win
SOAP LAKE — Ephrata's Matt Pixlee shot an 81 to earn medalist honors and lead Ephrata to a 10 stroke victory over Othello in a CWAC golf match at Lakeview Country Club Monday.
Longtime Moses Lake saleswoman retiring
Maslen leaves as Business Interiors turns 25
James 'Jim' R. Munds
James "Jim" R. Munds, 70, Moses Lake resident and formerly of Othello, passed away Tuesday, March 27, 2007, at SunBridge Care & Rehabilitation Center in Moses Lake. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel & Crematory, Moses Lake.
Tuesday, March 27
Arson suspected in Moses Lake fire
One treated for smoke inhalation
Ephrata school paper recognized for awards
EPHRATA — The Ephrata School board acknowledged the high school newspaper "Eye of the Tiger" Monday for its third place award in a competition.
Marie Mildrid Hutchens
God sent us an Angel on Feb. 8, 1927, and he called her home on March 22 ,2007. Marie M. Hutchens passed away at her daughter's home in Spokane, Wash. Marie was born in West Hamilin, N.W. to Raymond and Myrtle (Stratton) Salmons. She was the oldest of 12 children. She was schooled in W.V. In 1960 she moved her children to California. In 1978 she moved to Moses Lake, Wash. to live with her daughter and son-in-law. She was the guiding hand in the raising of their children. She spent her last two years of life with her oldest daughter and son-in-law at their home in Spokane, Wash.
Courtin' the horses
MOSES LAKE — When he is not practicing law in the courtroom, Bruce Pinkerton practices his horse-riding techniques in the arena.
Notice of Trustee's Sale
Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq.
Judge to announce Gomez verdict Wednesday
Defendant faces 26 years in prison
Quincy irrigation improvements 'ongoing, yearly'
'Big push' comes when water is out of canals
Monday, March 26
Two die at sand dunes
Unrelated incidents
'He was never on the sidelines'
longtime Moses Lake businessman whom friends described as a constantly positive family man died last week.
Task force seeks volunteers
Members start honing recruitment
'Engaged & Underage' in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — MTV filmed a segment in Moses Lake Sunday, but there weren't any production crews or celebrities, not even a director's chair.
Auto paper towel dispensers hardly progress
If you believe all the hype, the world is full of technological advancement.
Chiefs dominate Kamiakin in doubleheader
MOSES LAKE — Making routine plays is something any team should do, but it wasn't so for the Kamiakin Braves as the Moses Lake Chiefs swept them aside 9-3 and 8-0 in a non-league doubleheader Friday.
Warden soccer rallies to first win
Come from behind effort defeats Granger Spartans
Molahiettes win state drill, pom titles
Quincy, Othello, Ephrata receive excellent ratings
Notice of Application and Public Hearing
Notice is hereby given that a request for a Minor Zone Change received February 13, 2007 from Vittone Family Trust (Designated Contact: Tim Jenne, 15639 Rd. 23 SW, Mattawa, WA 99349, 509-932-5460) was found technically complete and preliminarily appears consistent with UDC and other applicable state and local requirements as of March 13, 2007. PROJECT: A Minor Zone Change of one parcel from Rural Remote to Agriculture, in order to make zoning consistent with the Comprehensive Plan Land-Use Designation. SEPA: Exempt. ADDITIONAL PERMITS: None. STUDIES REQUIRED: None. LOCATION: Subject parcel is located 1 mile west of the intersection of State Highway 243 and Rd. O SW, in the NE quarter of S.8, T.13N, R.24E, WM, Grant County, WA (Parcel #15-0772-000). ZONING: Rural Remote. Required mitigation will be pursuant to UDC. OPEN RECORD PUBLIC HEARING: Planning Commission hearing, 7 pm, May 2, 2007, in Commissioners' Hearing Room of Grant County Courthouse, Ephrata, WA. At this time any person(s) may appear and provide testimony. Copies of application materials (File #07-4722) are 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, 1-5 pm, M-F. Comments must be submitted to Planning Department no later than 5 pm, April 11, 2007. Comments should be specific as possible and mailed, hand-delivered, or sent by facsimile. Any person has the right to comment, receive notice, participate in hearings, request a copy of the final decision, and/or appeal the decision as provided by law and County Code. This may be the only opportunity to comment on the above listed materials.
Early goal, late wind cost Royal Knights
ROYAL CITY — Looking to take advantage of the wind at their backs in the first half, Royal instead gave up an early goal to the Highland Scotties, with the Royal Knights eventually losing the showdown of SCAC playoff hopefuls 3-0 Saturday.
Two men sought in Royal City shooting
Two arrested, one recovers from gunshot wound
Janice E. (Sligar) Kelley
Janice E. (Sligar) Kelley, 59 of Fort Collins, Colo., passed away on March 22, 2007.
Stephen Edward McFarland
Stephen Edward McFarland (Steve or Mac to his many friends) made his way to the Lord on March 22, 2007. After a long and bravely fought battle with renal cell cancer, Steve quietly passed away at home in Moses Lake while surrounded by his close friends and family.
Friday, March 23
Abrams pleads guilty to 2004 murder
Sentencing set for Wednesday
Boss pleads guilty
Ex-potato commission exec sentenced
Chiefs continue strong start against Eastmont
Moses Lake boys improve to 3-1
Ephrata chamber goes to 'jail'
EPHRATA — Ephrata business members are looking for a bailout Friday.
From Chief to Wildcat
Matthews keeps focus on track
Windermere makes donations
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake real estate company made several donations to area organizations.
Emery Joseph Carvo
Emery Joseph Carvo passed away in the comfort of his home on March 22, 2007, at the age of 86. He was born in Toppenish, Wash., on Sept. 3, 1920. He attended Marquette Catholic School and Yakima High School. Growing up, Emery enjoyed playing banjo, guitar and piano in his family's band. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in December 1941. He participated in entertaining his fellow servicemen while serving in the South Pacific on the seaplane tender, USS Tangier. He was honorably discharged Oct. 5, 1945, in Bremerton, Wash.
Warden declines bonds proposal
No second attempt for schools
PUBLIC NOTICE
The WA State Department of Transportation North Central Regional Office, P.O. Box 98, Wenatchee, WA, 98802 is seeking coverage under the Washington State Department of Ecology's NPDES General Permit for Stormwater Discharges Associated with Construction Activities.
Quincy City Hall expands
Employees to move to old fire station
Lady Chiefs drop match against visiting Eastmont
Won singles, lost doubles
New cafe owners aim for family dining
OTHELLO — Since taking over his new restaurant, owner Mike Nouri has tried to bring smiles to the faces of his customers.
Thursday, March 22
Tim Johnson/courtesy photo
Grant County Fire District 5 battled to contain a fire on a Columbia Basin Railroad trestle Wednesday. The fire happened one mile east of road Q N.E., north of I-90 near Moses Lake. Battalion Chief Rick Wentworth said the irrigation district was burning weeds, when the trestle caught on fire. The track crosses an irrigation district ditch. "The fire got a hold of this thing and we were probably 20 minutes getting it under control and two hours mopping it up," Wentworth said. Wentworth said the fire district put the fire out approximately an hour before a train was scheduled to go over the tracks.
Exit 179 hotels progress
MOSES LAKE — Developers behind two hotel projects close to one another each say their respective projects are proceeding on schedule.
Chiefs' Loera lights up area hoopsters
PASCO — Moses Lake's Josh Loera, a sophomore for the Chiefs basketball team this season, was selected to play in the 14th annual Media Classic all-star game in Pasco.
Quincy business battles continue with scavenger hunt
Poker run kicks off Saturday
Warriors sweep doubleheader with Waterville
HARTLINE — Almira/Coulee-Hartline played a pair of games with Waterville that were as different as night and day, but in the end found a way to win both contests, with the Warriors picking up 10-0 and 11-10 victories over the visiting Shockers Tuesday.
Leonard H. Schweitzer
Leonard H. Schweitzer, Jr. of Moses Lake passed away Mar. 20, 2007, at his home at the age of 82.
Teacher storms Moses Lake High School
MOSES LAKE — A suspended science teacher exploded through the doors of the Moses Lake High School cafeteria Wednesday morning.
Basin cities named diabetes hot spots
COLUMBIA BASIN — A Washington State University research project found Soap Lake, Lind and Odessa are hot-spots for diabetes.
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
Sealed bids, plainly marked "BID FOR Crescent Bar Rd. NW, CRP 06-03, 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, April 3, 2007 and will then and there be opened and publicly read for the construction of the improvements.
Wednesday, March 21
Moses Lake High School teacher protests
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake High School teacher protests in front of the school after being put on paid administrative leave for nearly 50 days.
George receives grant for hall
Remodeled exterior would tie into colonial theme
Warden bonds vote comes up short
District considers smaller project list
BY
Deputy
Quincy council may see pay raises
Salary commission to decide
City Of Othello
Bid Request
BY
Deputy
REC secures 'milestone' contract
Moses Lake considered for future expansions
Moses Lake champions head to nationals
Duo of state champs seek funding
Bulls kick up dust Saturday
Corey & Horst provide stock for indoor bull riding
Tuesday, March 20
Burdette E. Kirby
Burdette E. Kirby passed away peacefully on March 18, 2007, in Moses Lake.
Moses Lake ordinance violations cost more
Daily $250 penalty
Notice of Trustee's Sale
Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq.
Royal City Jr. Miss chosen
Title passes between cousins
Rex Roy Nelson
Rex Roy Nelson, 61, longtime Moses Lake resident, passed away Friday, March 16, 2007.
Jean Catherine Burton
Jean Catherine Burton was born March 20, 1931. She was the only child of Gerald and Clementine Mersch in Bellevue, Iowa.
Royal Slope port returns from retreat
ROYAL SLOPE — Following a two-day retreat, the Port of Royal Slope hopes for input from the public.
Alas, poor sports I know them well
For those readers who do not know — today is my last day as the sports editor for the Columbia Basin Herald.
Chiefs play in All-Star game
WENATCHEE — Moses Lake High School seniors Quinn Baker and Marielle McKean represented the Chiefs during the Wenatchee Central Lions Club High School Basketball All Star game Saturday at Wenatchee High School.
PUD irrigation water management expands
EPHRATA — Grant County farmers can expect more services from the Grant County Public Utility District.
Food Pavilion remains open in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — Even though Brown & Cole Stores, LLC, is closing several locations in the state, Moses Lake customers will still be able to shop at the Food Pavilion.
Luz Sanchez Gonzalez
Luz Sanchez Gonzalez, 77, of Othello, passed away at the Deaconess Medical Center on Sunday, March 4, 2007, with her family by her side.
Monday, March 19
Avril Lavigne returns with perfection
For those of you who have recently seen me wildly singing in my car, I'll answer the question and say it's been to the new single from Avril Lavigne called "Girlfriend."
Garnant retires from PUD
EPHRATA — Gary Garnant never tired during 27 years as spokesman for the Grant County Public Utility District, seeing every day's challenges as opportunities to get the day's news and information out quickly.
Basin softball season kicks off in Moses Lake
Lady Chiefs host Royal, Othello and Warden in round-robin jamboree
Chiefs sweep weekend opponents
Moses Lake defeats West Valley, Chief Sealth in non-league games
Lawmakers visit Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — Rep. Judy Warnick, R-Moses Lake, and Rep. Bill Hinkle, R-Cle Elum, held a town meeting in Moses Lake Saturday to discuss citizen concerns.
Reps return from New York trade show
State's fries prove a draw at international event
Roundup Queen crowned
MOSES LAKE — Katie Garfield impressed the judges Saturday, making her the 2007 Roundup Queen.
Moses Lake cooking students compete in state
MOSES LAKE — On the menu is beef tenderloin, duck salad and chocolate fritters with cherry mousse.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
AND PUBLIC HEARING
Friday, March 16
Donald Dee Johnson
Donald Dee Johnson, 67, Wahoo, Neb., formerly lived at Moses Lake and Norfolk, Neb., died after a short battle with cancer March 14, 2007, at his home in Wahoo.
Lawmakers meet in Moses Lake
Warnick, Holmquist and Hinkle to answer questions
Moses Lake School District tours sites
MOSES LAKE — They may be dirt and rocks now, but one of the three properties could become the location of Moses Lake's first new elementary school.
Public to Quincy port: Stay the course
QUINCY — The advisory over the doorway of the room in the Quincy City Council chambers recommended not having more than 52 people in occupancy.
Othello student plans trip to Europe
Youth to experience other cultures
Sunrise Rotary, Moses Lake chamber team up for auction
MOSES LAKE — Next week two Columbia Basin organizations team up for their annual fund-raiser.
Commissioners hold meeting at awkward time
Warden council worried
Thursday, March 15
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY
JUVENILE DEPARTMENT
Aquatic center expansion on hold
Moses Lake council tables bids
Othello Theatre Guild goes 'Into the Woods'
OTHELLO — At one point during an "Into the Woods" rehearsal last week, there were two separate conversations about giant-slaying at the same time.
Othello Beautification Committee gets water
City takes over watering costs
Pauline M. Meyer
Pauline M. Meyer, 92, passed away March 6, 2007, at SunBridge Nursing Home, longtime Yakima resident and recent Moses Lake resident. Service was held in Yakima on March 14, 2007.
Walter J. Johnson
Walter J. Johnson went home to be with the Lord on March 13, 2007, in Spokane, Wash. Walt was born Sept. 28, 1919, in Ione, Wash. Walt is survived by his wife of 61 years, Juanita; his three children and their spouses, Marge and Brad Nave of Spokane, Don and Pam Johnson of Ephrata, and Ken and Penny Johnson of Moses Lake. He is also survived by a brother, Lloyd, 10 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Walt and Juanita made theri home for many years in Ephrata and Moses Lake.
'Simple majority' bill for levies misses deadline
Holmquist excited
Raul G. Garza
Raul G. Garza was born May 16, 1944, in Garza Gonzalez, N.L., Mexico to his parents, Gregorio and Nicolasa Garza. He spent his childhood along with his seven siblings (Josefina Garza, Guadalupe Garza, Santos Capetillo, Gregorio Garza, Nicolasa DeLeon, Eva Hernandez, Eugenio Garza) and received his education in Mexico, until the family migrated to the United Stated in 1953.
Wednesday, March 14
Junk vehicles could be removed quicker
Bill empowers police
Moses Lake water, sewer rates increase
Annual increases reduce impact
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY
JUVENILE DEPARTMENT
Warden bonds proposal may fail
Votes coming up 3 percent short
BY
Deputy
BY
Deputy
Soap Lake standoff ends without injury
Man shoots stairs and at police
Warden soccer hits the ground running
WARDEN — The Warden Cougars, who began their inaugural season of boys' soccer Tuesday with a 2-0 loss to Connell, face many obstacles in their first year of organized soccer at the high-school level. Starting the year against a team that made the state tournament last year and is favored by many to win the league championship this season is no small task, but Warden was up to the challenge.
Othello bonds proposal passes
Schools to receive $28.6 million from bonds
Donna Rae Hudlow Jackson
Donna Rae Hudlow Jackson, 65, longtime Moses Lake resident, passed away Friday, March 9, 2007, at Columbia Basin Hospital in Ephrata.
Tigers comeback for victory
Ephrata 9, Naches 5
Michael O. McCabe
Michael O. McCabe, M.D., a longtime resident of Bakersfield and a native Californian, passed away on March 6, 2007. An accomplished orthopedic surgeon specializing in spinal disorders, Dr. McCabe cared deeply for each of his patients and devoted his life to his medical practice.
Ruth A. Lampi
Ruth A. Lampi passed away March 10, 2007. She was born May 15, 1934, at Fairview, Mont., to Laurence and Lydia Price. Her family later moved to Washington state where she completed her education. She worked as the manager of the Montgomery Wards Catalog store in Colville, Wash., and later as a certified nurse's aid. She was an active 4-H leader for many years, enjoyed sewing and quilt making and was a member of the Sage Country Quilters. She was also an active participant and organizer for the Ephrata Relay for Life.
Tuesday, March 13
Othello intersection to be improved
Numerous collisions lead to safety concern
SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
FOR THE COUNTY OF GRANT
Of her own 'Volition'
MOSES LAKE — While at a Moses Lake bookstore signing her new book, a shy young boy approached Liza Y.V. Shipovskiy.
Internet vandal tarnishes Quincy
Wikipedia entry attacks city
John 'Stuffy' Wall
John "Stuffy" Wall, 71, a resident of Warden, passed away Feb. 12, 2007, at his home. A gathering in his memory will be held at John and Cindy Wall's residence at 113 Elm St. in Warden from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. March 17. Friends, family and all acquaintances of Stuffy are invited to come share many memories and celebrate his life.
By Lauri Leedy
Senior Contract Officer
Ed and Millie Spalding
A small graveside memorial service for Ed and Millie Spalding will be held March 16, 2007, at 3 p.m. at the Royal Memorial Gardens, north of Royal City.
Moses Lake debate team goes to state
MOSES LAKE — Students from the Moses Lake High School speech and debate team are going to a state competition Friday after a successful weekend in Wenatchee.
Arnulfo R. Garza
Arnulfo R. Garza, 73, longtime Moses Lake resident, passed away Saturday, March 10, 2007 at Samaritan Hospital in Moses Lake. At his request there will be no services. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel & Crematory, Moses Lake.
Monday, March 12
Joseph Harry Schlomer
Joseph Harry Schlomer passed away March 3, 2007, in Spokane. He was born Jan. 18, 1940, in Evansvile, Ind. He went to college in California and studied architectural and drafting design and became a carpenter of 41 years.
Battle of the Biz: One company, three trophies
QUINCY — One company took home first, second and third place at the Battle of the Biz pool tournament Sunday in Quincy.
Miriam 'Peg' Kathleen Ponti
Miriam "Peg" Kathleen Ponti passed away at St. Mary Medical Center on March 6, 2007, at the age of 85.
Quincy port discusses golf club purchase
Commissioners to hold public meeting Thursday
Lady Vikings dominate Lady Eagles
MOSES LAKE — It took five innings for the Lady Vikings to defeat the Lady Eagles of Eastern Washington University in the second game of a double header Saturday.
Soap Lake may take flood precautions
SOAP LAKE — The Soap Lake City Council discussed the necessity of flood insurance Wednesday night.
Burn the 'Bridge to Terabithia'
After watching the commercials for "Wild Hogs," a new movie in theaters, I decided I wanted to watch it, seeing as how I hardly ever spend the money to watch a movie in theaters unless I can't wait to rent it.
Vikings sweep Shoreline in home opener
MOSES LAKE — Going into the bottom of the seventh inning the Big Bend Vikings were down 5-1 against Shoreline Saturday.
Moses Lake High School plans for training room
MOSES LAKE — The training room at Moses Lake High School is 325 square-feet in size. Twenty-five to 60 athletes are in the room every day.
Donna R. Jackson
Donna R. Jackson, 65, longtime Moses Lake resident, passed away Friday, March 9, 2007, at Columbia Basin Hospital in Ephrata. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel & Crematory, Moses Lake.
Studying maps showed the way
MOSES LAKE — To some students geography is merely a graduation requirement, but to 13-year-old Austin Ozolins, it's a passion.
Friday, March 9
WIldlife refuge closes areas temporarily for cranes
OTHELLO — The Columbia National Wildlife Refuge has implemented two temporary closures to all public access for a species of migratory bird, sandhill cranes.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION AND SEPA DETERMINATION
Notice is Hereby Given, that the Grant County Planning Department has received and found the following land use application to be technically complete as of February 19, 2007 and ready for processing, public review and comment.
Royal City clinic opens Monday
Location remodeled
Machinery company moves into new facility
New site meets need for larger space
Columbia Basin irrigation company receives Valmont award
Lad Irrigation named Performance Plus dealer
Moses Lake principal opposes trimesters
Change would limit skills center curriculum
Gomez trial postponed
Prosecution seeks second coroner opinion
Fire engine arrives in Othello
OTHELLO — Adams County Fire District No. 5 in Othello received its new fire engine Wednesday.
Thursday, March 8
Walter McDonald 'Walt' Weaver III
Walter McDonald "Walt" Weaver III, our father, grandfather, brother and good friend died March 5, 2007, of complication after thoracic surgery. His two sons and his daughter-in-law were at his side, as were the dedicated professionals at Central Washington Hospital in Wenatchee.
Gladys Joanne (Ann) Grisham
Gladys Joanne (Ann) Grisham, 55, passed away in her home in Moses Lake after a long, courageous fight with cancer on Sunday morning March 4, 2007.
Underage drinking focus of training
OTHELLO — Several representatives from multiple local law enforcement agencies attended a training session to stop underage drinking Wednesday at Othello City Hall.
Gomez lashes out over perceived laughter
Defense accuses prosecutor of '1984' tactics
Debuts tonight
MOSES LAKE — A local rendition of Shakespeare's "Taming of the Shrew" starts tonight at the Chapel on Third in Moses Lake.
Wall Street Journal covers Quincy growth
QUINCY — Quincy is back in the news.
Ruth E. Leonard
Ruth E. Leonard passed away peacefully March 4, 2007, in Moses Lake. Ruth was born in Pateros, Wash. on July 28, 1914. She was raised in Yakima and graduated from Davis High School in 1932. She moved to Seattle and worked in a machine shop suppporting the war effort helping to build bombers. Ruth Married Creighton B. Leonard shortly after the war. They settled in Moses Lake in 1946 and remained together for the rest of their lives.
Leona E. Long
Leona E. Long, 93, longtime Moses Lake resident, died Feb. 19, 2007, in Washburn, N.D.
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF
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Wednesday, March 7
Community resources discussed at forum
Drug court presentation to be rescheduled
Maryann McCoy Coykendall
Maryann McCoy Coykendall passed away Sunday, March 4, 2007, at the Avalon Healthcare Center in Othello, after an extended illness related to diabetes.
Royal City citizens may get special day
Residents along Daisy Street endured harsh construction
Irrigation districts filling East Low, West canals
COLUMBIA BASIN — Filling of two area irrigation canals to start the 2007 irrigation season begins March 21.
Notice of Trustee's Sale
Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq.
'Something was wrong' with Raffy, birth mother said
EPHRATA — Ephrata mother Maribel Gomez told a Grant County courtroom Tuesday she never abused her son Rafael "Raffy" Gomez, saying the numerous injuries he suffered during his short life were self-inflicted.
Tuesday, March 6
Grant County PUD under new management
New hires to ensure efficient management
Defense expert: Choking led to boy's death
EPHRATA — Choking caused Rafael "Raffy" Gomez's death, not blunt-force trauma to the head, according to a medical expert called to the witness stand by Maribel Gomez's lawyer Monday.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
LINCOLN, GRANT, ADAMS COUNTIES
Milldred Dorothy Zwarun Spalding
In Loving Memory
Parley P. Platt, Jr.
Parley P. Platt, Jr., age 66, passed away on Thursday, March 1, 2007, doing what he always did-helping a friend. A kind, loving family man, Parley was known for his generosity with friends and family throughout his lifetime.
ACLU claims county public defense not in compliance
Firm could seek $100,000
Warden teacher retires after 30 years
Randy Wiggins plans to fight fires full time
Gregoire sues the federal government
Warnick disagrees with governor
Edward Albert Spalding Jr.
Edward Albert Spalding Jr. passed to join his wife, Millie on Feb. 25,2007.
Marcia Adelle Simpson
Marcia Adelle Simpson, 64, passed away at Central Washington Hospital in Wenatchee on March 3, 2007.
Monday, March 5
Three weeks left before citations are issued in Moses Lake
Police document 58 violators, 46 warnings
Time flies by
MOSES LAKE — Lew Mason is teaching a student to fly in crosswinds.
PUBLIC NOTICE
Please be advised that the next regular meeting of the North Central Washington Regional Support Network Advisory Board will be held on the date, time and location listed below. The agenda will be the activity regarding policies, plans and budgets of North Central Washington Regional Support Network. The public is invited to attend. For any disability accommodation requests, please contact
New fashion is just old fashion with a pretty bow
Everyone falls for it, including me
Dancing around the 55th anniversary
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake 4x8 square dancing group celebrated its 55th anniversary Saturday.
Bill allows all ballots to be counted
House approved bill Wednesday
'Clue'-dunnit
MOSES LAKE— Moses Lake High School's Masque and Gavel and Speech and Debate put on their production of "Clue" last week in the high school commons.
Big Bend places in NWAACC Tourney
KENNEWICK — The Runnin Vikes' led early but could not hold off the Pirates Sunday.
SR 17 widening ahead of schedule
Focus on intersection work
Fern (Oman) Coulson
Fern (Oman) Coulson, 91, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2007.
Friday, March 2
Esther L. Kagele
Esther L. Kagele passed away peacefully in her sleep at the age of 95 years and 7 months, on Feb. 28, 2007, at Lakeridge Care Facility, Moses Lake.
Division Street remains blocked
Alleviates traffic flow
Katherine N. Ferguson
Katherine N. Ferguson, 95, Moses Lake resident, formerly of Seattle, passed away Saturday, Feb. 24, 2007 at SunBridge Care and Rehabilitation Center. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2007, at Kayser's Chapel of Memories, with Pastor Jody Bowser officiating. Entombment will be at Forrest Lawn Cemetery in Seattle. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel and Crematory, Moses Lake.
Realtors hear recruitment update
Covey, Peterson address real estate agents
Ephrata woman avoids phone scam
Police advise keeping info secure
Field guide to finger puppet birds
Moses Lake Museum and Art Center offers free family Saturday activity
Moses Lake park space up for bid
Vendor worries about business
Allstate Insurance recognizes Moses Lake agent
Schlagel receives Honor Ring award
Central's newest player
Ryan Carpenter signs with the Wildcats to play football
Big Sky cancels service to Walla Walla
WALLA WALLA — Big Sky Airlines no longer offers flights to Walla Walla, a Port of Walla Walla official said Wednesday.
Runnin' Vikes outran
Big Bend 77, Mt. Hood 79
Louis William Owens
Louis William Owens passed quietly at home giving way to his battle with cancer.
NOTICE: ANNOUNCEMENT OF AVAILABILITY OF DRAFT PERMIT MODIFICATION
PERMIT NO.: WA-0045241
Gomez denies abusing her son
Claims Raffy hurt himself
Thursday, March 1
Social worker never saw Raffy's abuse
EPHRATA — One of the first child custody cases Murray Twelves ever handled was monitoring little Rafael "Raffy" Gomez, a foster child who doctors claim died of abuse.
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QUINCY — Two portables are being constructed on Quincy School District land for a new Migrant Head Start center.
Lewis S. White
Lewis S. White, "Whitey," 78, longtime resident of Moses Lake, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Feb. 7, 2007. He was born in Prosser, Wash., on March 31, 1928, one of ten children to Gula and Willis White.
Kids to design Moses Lake playground
MOSES LAKE — Larson Heights Elementary teacher Tara Childs has a homework project to do. She is working to have a park built with help from children.
Mission first, football second
Casey Secrist signs with Weber State, to play after mission
Man shot in the head near Royal City
ROYAL CITY — Two men were found wounded six miles east of Royal City Tuesday night near the intersection of state Route 26 and Road A.7 Southwest.
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
Sealed bids, plainly marked "BID FOR 5 NW Rd. Overlay, CRP 07-03, 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, March 6, 2007 and will then and there be opened and publicly read for the construction of the improvements.
Edith E. Smith
Edith E. Smith, formerly of Quincy, passed away on Feb. 27, 2007, at age 86. Edith was born on July 4, 1920, in Collyer, Kan., to parents Albert and Viola Tilton.
Royal-ly concerned over dams
ROYAL CITY — Royal City residents turned out Wednesday evening to make their strong feelings known against possible storage reservoirs in their area.
