Thursday, May 31
Big man, bigger distance
Moses Lake's Matthews takes 4A discus title
Students try to snuff out smoking
Today is "No Tobacco Day"
Notices
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF GRANT
Memorial Day weekend nets fewer 911 calls
GRANT COUNTY — A total of seven emergency calls for an ambulance marks "one of the best in history" for the Memorial Day weekend at the Moses Lake Sand Dunes, according to the Grant County Sheriff's Office.
Diana Lynn (Ames) Sisich
Diana Lynn (Ames) Sisich, 31, died suddenly in her home on Friday, May 25, 2007, in Moses Lake. Diana was born Nov. 23, 1975, in Moses Lake to Norman Sumner and Merry (Callahan) Ames.
Fern A. Henneman
After a 25-year courageous battle with cancer, our mother, Fern Alice (Rash) Henneman, 84, went to be with our dad, in heaven, on Wednesday, May 23, 2007.
Grant County board visits Ephrata
Planning department realignment discussed
Haystack fire burns near Moses Lake
Fire spread to storage shed
Joseph H. Geuer
Joseph H. Geuer joined our Heavenly Father at the time appointed for him to do so: May 21, 2007 at 7:15 a.m. His wife of 36 years had her arm
Hearing set in Othello
Public comments gathered on street vacation June 25
Tri-City decks Riverhawks in EFL finale
Knights 49 Riverhawks 8
Wednesday, May 30
Babe Ruth tournaments growing, successful
MOSES LAKE — When it comes to attracting baseball fans to the Basin, count Moses Lake's Babe Ruth League among the best.
One comment made about PUD settlement
Tribe seeks up to $200 million in power
Othello well to be repaired by June
Repairs not to exceed $85,000
Basin fans see Castle Rock capture state softball title
MOSES LAKE — Softball teams from around the state came to Moses Lake this weekend to compete in the 1A State Softball Championships at the Paul Lauzier Athletic Complex.
Sinkiuse Square dedicated to Moses Lake
Has more than 350 tons of basalt
NOTICE OF FILING OF PETITION FOR
ADDITION OF LAND TO
Easley wins stock race in Ephrata
EPHRATA — A large band of outlaws descended upon the peaceful little town of Ephrata on Saturday for a showdown.
Notice of Application and Public Hearing
Notice is hereby given that a request for a Variance received April 20, 2007 from Alan Scott (Designated Contact: Misty Schimke, Todd Lolkus Land Surveying, 1322 Basin St. SW - Suite A, Ephrata, WA 98823, 509-754-0135) was found technically complete and preliminarily appears to be consistent with UDC and other applicable state and local requirements as of May 18, 2007. PROJECT: Proponent seeks a Variance to the 5-ft. minimum side setback requirement as defined in UDC 23.12, Table 2, in order to enable future subdivision of subject property with a 2-ft. side setback. SEPA: Exempt. ADDITIONAL PERMITS: None. STUDIES REQUIRED: None. LOCATION: Site address of subject parcel is 1330 Road U SE, Warden, WA, in NE quarter of S.9, T.18N, R.30E, WM, Grant County, WA (Parcel #19-1056-001). ZONING: Agriculture. Required mitigation will be pursuant to UDC. OPEN RECORD PUBLIC HEARING: Board of Adjustment hearing, 7 pm, July 11, 2007, in Commissioners' Hearing Room of Grant County Courthouse in Ephrata, WA. At this time any person(s) may appear and provide testimony. Copies of application materials (File #07-4778) 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, June 12, 2007. Comments should be specific as possible and may be 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.
Lucrecia R. Mendez
Lucrecia R. Mendez, 77, longtime Moses Lake resident, passed away Saturday, May 26, 2007, at her home. Holy Rosary will be prayed at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 31, at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday, June 1, at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church with Father Alejandro Trejo as celebrant. Interment will follow at Valley View Memorial Park, Soap Lake. Friends may call at the church on Thursday, May 31, from noon until 6 p.m. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel and Crematory, Moses Lake.
Time to break out the emergency shorts
It's getting to be that time of year where I have to break out the emergency shorts.
New fiber-optic hubs to be built in 2007
EPHRATA — The Grant County Public Utility District commissioners on Tuesday approved build-out of fiber-optic network service in Moses Lake and Quincy for 2007.
Moses Lake Irrigation District expresses 'alarm' over feed route
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Irrigation District is expressing concern over the possible impacts of increased water flows through an area creek to Potholes Reservoir.
Tuesday, May 29
Daniel 'Dan' Karl Jeske
Daniel "Dan" Karl Jeske, 80, lifelong resident of Warden and Moses Lake, went home to be with his Savior on Sunday, May 27, 2007, following a 17 year battle with cancer.
Chief Moses student named Young Scholar
MOSES LAKE — Seventh grade student Madison Wilks, 13, took the ACT college entrance exam and scored 21 out of 36, above the average score for high school students.
Migrant Head Start to set up service in Quincy
QUINCY — The Washington State Migrant Council is constructing a building for a Migrant Head Start on Quincy School District property.
Task force continues work on recruiting employees
Group still seeking volunteers, input from 'concerned citizens'
Chiefs' Matthews wins discus
Harman third in
Public Notice
Sunrise Water Association has made application to the United States Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, for a loan to purchase a well site and to make infrastructure improvements to its water distribution system.
Othello softball gets rare early elimination
WENATCHEE — State tournament berths have become commonplace for the Othello Lady Huskies softball team. Being eliminated on the tournament's first day has not.
Castle Rock captures state softball title
MOSES LAKE — Softball teams from around the state came to Moses Lake this weekend to compete in the 1A State Softball Championships at the Paul Lauzier Athletic Complex.
Skeleton found in shallow grave near Othello
Remains sent to forensic anthropologist
Road ends in defeat for Lady Cougars
MOSES LAKE — The Warden Lady Cougars put together two solid games at the 1A State Softball Championships Friday, but two tough opponents resulted in two losses and a premature end to Warden's state tournament.
North Elementary reports on science inquiries
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake School Board members and district personnel spun plastic tops on their desks at a board meeting Thursday.
Walk-off homer ends Royal's run
MOSES LAKE — The Royal Lady Knights have battled their way through many close games this season, but none closer than Friday's state softball tournament consolation round matchup with the Kettle Falls Bulldogs. When seven innings of softball produced just one run for each club, extra innings were needed to decide who would move on to play Saturday and who would see their season come to an abrupt end.
Friday, May 25
Moses Lake soccer team has three all-leaguers
Ramirez, Petersen, Bruneel chosen for All-CBL teams
Chamber holds day at Big Bend Tuesday
MOSES LAKE — A monthly educational opportunity focuses on drawing and keeping successful employees next week.
Need help? Ask a Chief athlete
Community assistance aim of Rent-A-Jock
Cougar Golf Classic takes place June 4
MOSES LAKE — Washington State University's Athletic Foundation and the Grant County Cougar Club are hosting the 2007 Toyota Moses Lake Cougar Golf Classic on Monday, June 4, at the Moses Lake Golf Club.
Warden's Yamane to play collegiate basketball
Former Cougars coach Darling recruits standout for Peninsula College Pirates
Tribes honor retired Moses Lake surgeon for history books
Ruby: 'It was really something'
THE OTHELLO PLANNING
COMMISSION
Moses Lake issues letter protesting water route
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake City Council is issuing a letter to the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation protesting a proposed water route to the Potholes Reservoir.
FedEx delivers 727 to Big Bend
MOSES LAKE — FedEx delivered a package weighing approximately 80,000 pounds Thursday to Big Bend Community College.
A good corporate citizen
MOSES LAKE — While attending Moses Lake High School, Jeffrey Wiberg often heard classmates say there was nothing to do in the area.
Ephrata kids race solar cars at Parkway Elementary
EPHRATA — Fifth-grade students at Parkway Elementary learned about energy from the sun as they raced solar cars they built.
Aletha Lingg
Aletha Lingg, longtime Moses Lake resident passed away on March 19, 2007 at 91. She is survived by two sons and one daughter and a very special niece. She was preceded in death by her husband and two sons. At her request there was no service.
Thursday, May 24
Notice of Road Construction
Colvico Electric is contracted by Grant County Public Works to install flashing traffic beacons at the intersections of Dodson Rd. and 5-NW And also at the intersection of Dodson Rd. and 12-SW. This work is scheduled to begin on 5/29/07 The project will be completed within four weeks. Work hours will be between 6:00 AM and 6:00 PM Monday through Friday. There could be minor delays if traveling in the area during these working hours.
Commissioners analyze cost of electrical service
First of three public workshops scheduled
Farmers' Market to use Sun Basin Plaza
EPHRATA — The Ephrata City Council last week approved a request by the Farmers' Market to use Sun Basin Plaza during Saturdays this market season.
Odessa baseball set for semifinal showdown
YAKIMA — When it comes to postseason baseball, history says good pitching beats good hitting.
1B track championship picture should include Odessa
CHENEY — Columbia Basin track and field athletes from the 2B and 1B ranks will be converging on Eastern Washington University's Woodward Field this Friday and Saturday.
Moses Lake Clinic attempts vacating street
Citizens share opposing views
Ninth District officials visit Othello
OTHELLO — Sen. Mark Schoesler, R-Ritzville, and Rep. Steve Hailey, R-Mesa, visited with Othello residents during a town hall meeting Wednesday night.
Presgraves, Forester finish well, Royal golf fourth at state
BELLINGHAM — Behind a pair of top-15 finishes from Alyssa Presgraves and Shelby Forester, the Royal Lady Knights tied for fourth place as the 1A state golf championships finished up Wednesday at North Bellingham Golf Course.
State superintendent stops in
MOSES LAKE — State Superintendent of Public Instruction Terry Bergeson visited Moses Lake Wednesday for the first time in 11 years.
Wednesday, May 23
Dart leads sprint car racers at Ephrata
EPHRATA — Soap Lake resident Paul Dart found a lightning-fast setup, blistered the quarter-mile asphalt track and dominated the AllState Electric Inc. CROW sprint car feature Saturday night at Raceway Park.
Moses Lake high names top graduates
MOSES LAKE — Ten seniors at Moses Lake High School stood out from their peers to be named the top graduates of their class.
Robinson resigns as public defense monitor
EPHRATA — The Grant County Superior Court public defense monitor is resigning at the end of the month because he's too busy with his Seattle firm and clients.
Brent Alfred Marshall
Brent Alfred Marshall, 60, longtime Warden resident, passed away at home Sunday, May 20, 2007, with family by his side. Graveside funeral services with military honors will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday, May 24, at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Warden with Bishop Fred Ruge of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints conducting. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel & Crematory, Moses Lake. Viewing will take place at the funeral home on Wednesday, May 23, from noon until 7 p.m. and Thursday, May 24, from 8 a.m. until noon.
George man severely beaten with baseball bats
QUINCY — A George man was severely beaten by three men with baseball bats early Monday, in what the Grant County Sheriff's Office believes was a "gang-style" attack.
Tennis action heats up in Yakima
YAKIMA — A number of local high school tennis players will be hitting the courts for the state championships this Friday and Saturday.
Youthful Royal squad headed for state again
Lady Knights softball plays Montesano Friday
Moses Lake letter carriers beat food drive goal
MOSES LAKE — The letter carrier food drive resulted in record-breaking numbers.
Claudia Hartley
Claudia Hartley 69, passed away Saturday May 19, 2007, after a brave battle with Lou Gehrig's disease. She leaves behind her husband Jack of 51 years; son Scott and wife Alice, their daughter Jill of Ephrata; her granddaughter Susie Knesek; grandson Michael Hartley and wife Sabrina; two great-granddaughters and one great-grandson of the Spokane area. Her sister, Carolyn Reneau of Tacoma, Wash., brother Bruce Graham and wife Darlene of Fife, Wash.; sister-in-law Peggy Graham of Pacific, Wash. and numerous nephews and neices and family from the from the Puyallup and Tacoma area.
State golfers have busy Tuesday in Bellingham
BELLINGHAM — Several Columbia Basin high school golfers are still in contention for a medal following first-round state tournament action on Tuesday.
Moses Lake Council reviews branding
Some things will stay the same
Tuesday, May 22
Industrial gas producer-distributor constructing Moses Lake plant
Plant to be operational in early 2009
Royal art student wins additional state award
ROYAL CITY — Royal High School junior Edgar Montoya took home a second award in addition to the previously announced Judges' Choice Award at the 34th annual Superintendent's High School Art Show.
Developer presents lake sports learning brand to Moses Lake
Brooks unveils marketing plan to community
SUPERIOR COURT, STATE OF WASHINGTON, COUNTY OF GRANT
In the Matter of the NO: 07-4-00054-6
Moses Lake man runs for port office
Touts experience with economic development
CWAC track teams racing toward Tacoma
Othello's Kirkwood, Ephrata's Chamberlain part of area's district highlights
Samaritan examines employee satisfaction
MOSES LAKE — A recent survey of Samaritan Healthcare employees revealed 67 percent are satisfied with their employer overall.
Warden punches its ticket to state softball tournament
Lady Cougars open state play Friday against Castle Rock
Harold Schwab
Harold L. Schwab, 89 years old, passed away on May 20, 2007, at home with his wife and family at his bedside. Bom on Dec. 7, 1917, to Rose Anna Matucha and Ephraim Lewis Schwab in Platsmouth, Neb. He spent early years moving through Nebraska, South Dakota and Missouri ending up in Washington State following fruit picking seasons. Growing up in Yakima he attended Tieton High School where he was active in sports and graduated with honors. After graduation he worked on Roza Dam and worked in the orchards with his family, eventually landing a job working on Grand Coulee Dam. Harold received word that his father had been critically injured in a team runaway and went home to Moses Lake to help his mother and family.
Monday, May 21
Stratford newcomers turn old school building into home
Snohomish couple relocates to adopt 'aging out' children
Walking a mile in an assistant's shoes
Recently, this newspaper held an in-office contest as part of a Relay for Life fund-raiser.
Lloyd R. Almos
Lloyd R. Almos, 91, Moses Lake resident, former longtime Yakima resident and retired Captain of the Yakima Fire Department, passed away Friday, May 18, 2007, at Summerwood Special Care Center in Moses Lake.
Chiefs' Harman, Matthews headed for state
Moses Lake throwers qualify for 4A meet in Pasco
Airport receives $2.5 million FAA grant
Grant County International Airport still an economic resource
Brent Marshall
Brent Marshall, 60, longtime Warden resident, passed away Sunday, May 20, 2007, at his home. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel and Crematory, Moses Lake.
Planning begins for Grant County centennial
GRANT COUNTY — Planning is already under way for the 100th birthday of Grant County in 2009.
Civil Air Patrol prepares for Air Force evaluation
EPHRATA — Outside the Civil Air Patrol's base in Ephrata, it was a calm Saturday morning, but inside it was thriving as people prepared for the weekend's rescue scenarios.
Turnout 'beyond expectations'
MOSES LAKE — The Grant/South Adams County Relay for Life began Friday with a showing greater than expected, raising money for cancer research and treatment.
Perfect baseball storm sinks Chief's ship
RICHLAND — Leading 11-2 in the fifth inning against the University Titans, the Moses Lake Chiefs allowed 10 unanswered runs to suffer a heartbreaking 12-11 defeat that knocked the Chiefs out of the 4A regional baseball playoffs Saturday.
Othello well shut down
May take several weeks for repair
Walla Walla ends Lady Chiefs' season
RICHLAND — The Moses Lake Lady Chiefs rallied for a 7-6 extra-innings victory over the Mead Panthers to stay alive in the 4A regional softball tournament Saturday, but were then eliminated with a 4-0 loss to the Walla Walla Blue Devils.
It's a fine time for a weekend wedding
This past weekend was my oldest sister Lauren's wedding. My other sister, McKenzie and I were the maids of honor and it was held in Kellogg, Idaho. Since this was the second wedding I have been in and my first time as a maid of honor, it was definitely a learning experience.
Lady Huskies return to state
Othello softball second at CWAC districts
Lera Gray Burke
Lera Gray Burke, 89, Moses Lake resident, passed away Thursday, May 17, 2007, at SunBridge Care & Rehabilitation Center in Moses Lake. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel & Crematory, Moses Lake.
Ephrata lets lead slip away, loses to Clarkston
Tigers give up three runs in seventh inning
Friday, May 18
Power-hungry Selah beats Ephrata softball, 12-2
SELAH — The Ephrata Lady Tigers softball squad ran into a hot-hitting group of Selah Vikings on Thursday night.
Meth lab busted near Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — The Grant County Sheriff's Office discovered a methamphetamine lab on Road 5 Northeast near Moses Lake this morning.
Skull found in field turns up negative results
Child identity remains unknown
Get your motor running
GRANT COUNTY — Residents of two Grant County rehabilitation centers celebrated National Nursing Home Week on motorcycles.
Lady Cougars ease into SCAC semifinals
Third-inning eruption propels Warden closer to state tournament berth
NOTICE OF MEETING
Notice is hereby given that the Governing Board of the North Central Washington Regional Support Network will meet on Thursday, May 31, 2007 at 12 pm at the County Commissioner's Board room at the Lincoln County Courthouse, 450 Logan St., Davenport, Washington. The meeting is open to the public.
Othello's Gonzalez, Wheeler combine for perfect game
OTHELLO — Even in postseason situations, there can be an awfully big disparity between one team and the next.
Stanley L. Delp
Stanley L. Delp passed away peacefully Sunday May 6, 2007, in Palm Springs, Calif.
Watercraft homicide may be delayed
Court waits for man's return from rehab
Exit makes entrance in Ephrata
Millet opens real estate office
Area builder marks 18th anniversary
SUNNYSIDE — Valley Manufactured Housing Inc. celebrated their 18th anniversary and the delivery of their 5,000th home on Thursday.
Remembering to celebrate
MOSES LAKE — If Wendy Gilbert has any advice for women in the community, it is to get regular mammograms.
Ephrata golf earns share of title
TOPPENISH — For the first time in at least seven years, the Ephrata Tigers can call themselves district golf champions.
Thursday, May 17
Royal golf dominates SCAC districts
CLE ELUM — The Royal Knights golf teams capped a resoundingly successful South Central Athletic Conference season on Wednesday.
Soap Lake library to get new door
Council ponders window cleaning
Othello's Amoruso leads locals at 2A district golf
EPHRATA — Othello's Ashley Amoruso finished fourth among individuals, leading the Lady Husky golfers to a second-place team finish Monday at the District 5/6 meet at Lakeview Golf and Country Club.
Howard Eugene Kisler
Howard Eugene Kisler passed away May 11, 2007, at Yakima Memorial Hospital, Yakima, Wash. He was bom Sept.10, 1938, to Clarence and Erna Kisler at Ritzville.
Public voices concerns about water route
EPHRATA — A number of Columbia Basin residents aired their concerns about the possible impact a new water route to Potholes Reservoir could have on their property.
Othello Boys & Girls Club funds remain in limbo
Council working to determine use
Inspired comeback falls shy for Royal soccer
Royal's slow start too much to overcome
Moses Lake's McDougall, Gleed qualify for 4A golf tournament
Whittle's round of 81 stops senior short of state
A rare honor
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake resident Gordon Ebbert shares something in common with just three others in the nation.
RESOLUTION NO. R-42-07
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
Wednesday, May 16
Samaritan Healthcare to swap land
Irrigation district to move office for hospital expansion
PUD considers settlement with Yakamas
EPHRATA — Representatives of the Yakama Nation met with Grant County Public Utility District commissioners Monday to continue negotiating a proposed settlement agreement, considered by both sides to be historic and beneficial.
Michael Fitzgerald
Michael Fitzgerald, age 88, a longtime resident of Moses Lake, passed away on Sunday, May 13, of an extended illness. Mike was a bricklayer in Moses Lake for many years and as known for his creativity and work ethics. He was a member of several fraternal orders, and was an honest and honorable Irish man that will be deeply missed. At Mike's request there will be no services.
Othello council questions sewer project charge
City to pay extra $7,239
Chambers leads Moses Lake tennis to second at districts
Lady Chief senior named 4A Player of the Year
Veteran fire captain retires
Plans to travel and volunteer
Lady Chiefs' softball will tangle with Shadle Park
WALLA WALLA — For the last month or so, the Moses Lake Lady Chiefs softball team has been playing like a state tournament-caliber squad.
Jerry S. Vasquez
Jerry died suddenly at his home in Arizona City, Ariz. He was born in 1938 in Brownsville, Texas to Maria and Luciano Vasquez. He later moved to the Yakima Valley and then the Moses Lake area before settling in Arizona for his later years. He is survived by his sons and daughters: Jerry Vasquez Jr. and wife Sara, James Vasquez, Rachael Vasquez- Maling, Estella Rodeback and husband Thaoe, Ida Gonzalez and husband Jose, Jennifer Vasquez and husband Joseph, John Vasquez and wife Esparanza; his brothers and sisters: Teresa Perez, Luciano Vasquez Jr., Maria Elena Arambide, Tony Vasquez, Lydia Perez, Zacarias Vasquez, Maria Sapier, Jose Vasquez, Luis Vasquez and Paula Mendez; 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers Pedro and Fernando Vasquez. Graveside services will take place on Saturday, May 19, 2007 at 11 a.m. at Lower Valley Memorial Gardens, Sunnyside, Wash.
Virginia Bernice Dahl
Virginia Bernice Dahl passed away May 12, 2007, at Kootenai Medical Center in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.
Gerald Allen BoyleJuly 15, 1934-May 12, 2007
Jerry was born in Tacoma, Wash., to Edith and Arthur Boyle. He attended Bellarmine High School and St. Martins College where he graduated with a bachelor's degree in education. Jerry married Frances Ann Marz in April of 1955, and they had four daughters. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 2005, with family and friends in attendance.
Big Bend looks within for next basketball coach
MOSES LAKE — Preston Wilks jokes that his loyalty to Big Bend Community College is so deep that he has blue and green running in his veins.
Ephrata's Lee named CWAC soccer coach of year
EPHRATA — Jennifer Lee and her Ephrata Tigers boys soccer team had a solid season, and Lee was recently rewarded for it.
Race series opens with Rutherford winning
EPHRATA — Bill Rutherford made a late-race charge Saturday to earn the checkered flag in the first round of the Pepsi Challenge Series between Ephrata Raceway Park's Pepsi Cola Street Stocks and the Wenatchee Valley Super Oval's Jerry's Auto Supply Grand Nationals.
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
CITY OF QUINCY
Resignation over council decisions
OTHELLO — A planning commission member resigned due to decisions being made by the council regarding zoning codes.
Tuesday, May 15
Moses Lake's Frey enshrined in hall of fame
RENTON — For Gary Frey, induction into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame comes with a certain sense of irony.
![[missing header]](
https://hagadone.media.clients.ellingtoncms.com/ARTICLE_305159994_AR_0_YLBNWDLDEJVI_t160.jpg?773850a9d7421baff2f792d5b4bd28ce20373d52
)
[missing header]
MOSES LAKE — Port of Moses Lake commissioners decided to contract for their aircraft rescue services, which means their public safety department ceases to exist.
Georgia Ann (Kay) Shines
Georgia Ann (Kay) Shines, age 63, of Moses Lake, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, May 9, 2007. She was born Dec. 20, 1943, in Driggs, Idaho to Ivan and Laura Kay. On Sept. 11, 1976, she married William M. Shines Sr. of Moses Lake.
'Houdini' steals police car
Spree starts in Ritzville, ends in Grant County
Moses Lake softball on to regionals
WALLA WALLA — The Moses Lake Lady Chiefs earned the Columbia Basin League's No. 3 seed to regionals with a 2-1 win over the host Blue Devils on Saturday.
Soap Lake presents 'potpourri' of spring art
SOAP LAKE — An area floral arranger and an area poet headline the next art event this week in Soap Lake.
Moses Lake crossing discussed
Port, city, Quadco contribute $10,000 each to pre-study
Othello student wins state essay contest
OTHELLO — An Othello student won a statewide contest for her essay about staying free from alcohol and drugs.
Notice
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Moses Lake tennis star Nikki Chambers signs collegiate letter of intent
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake High School senior Nikki Chambers has signed a national letter of intent to compete for the William Jewell College women's tennis program in the fall of 2007.
Ephrata wins marathon, district baseball title
EPHRATA — It was a game that, almost literally, never ended.
Royal soccer makes first trip to state playoffs
Guerrero, Vega provide offense; goalie Arroyo defense
Monday, May 14
Raphael Gomez Act and Sirita's Law signed by Gov.
Law inspired by two murdered children
Moses Lake Community Health names mothers of the year
MOSES LAKE — Three mothers with stories of strength are being recognized for their hard work this year.
CITY OF OTHELLO
REQUEST FOR
Longtime Moses Lake used car salesman sells business
Garbe Motors strove for integrity for 35 years
Moses Lake track sends eight to regionals
YAKIMA — District shot put champion Tad Harman will lead a contingent of eight Moses Lake Chiefs' athletes who qualified for regionals at Friday's Columbia Basin League 4A Track Meet at Zaepfel Stadium in Yakima. The top eight individual finishers and top four relay teams from the CBL District Meet advanced to regionals this coming weekend at Spokane Falls Community College.
Fishing for success
MOSES LAKE — After spending 20 years fishing in tournaments, Aaron Echternkamp is facing the most prestigious and difficult challenge of his life.
Moses Lake chamber golf tournament has record turnout
MOSES LAKE — Enough people gathered for the Moses Lake Chamber of Commerce's annual golf tournament to give the chamber its best year yet.
Never-say-die Chiefs off to baseball regionals
Home runs from Sage and Fredericksen keep season alive
Jacks' season abruptly ended on Prosser pitching gem
Quincy held hitless in loser-out game
Tigers fall short of state tournament
EPHRATA — The Ephrata Tigers had their impressive season come to a disappointing end Saturday, as the Tigers were defeated 2-1 in a shoot-out by the Prosser Mustangs in the consolation finals of the Central Washington Athletic Conference soccer tournament.
Virgil L. Hartley
Nov. 17, 1951 - May 6, 2007
Bureau releases Potholes water feed assessment
Comments due May 27
Rose Antonine Polito
Rose Antonine Polito is now with our Lord. Rose was born Jan. 29, 1913, in Roseland, Ill., to Serafino "Sam" and Anna (LaForte) Carapezza formerly of Termini Imerese, Sicily, Italy. She passed away peacefully at the Avalon Care Center in Othello on May 4, 2007. Rose lived in many places during her 94 years, sang in many choirs and made many friends. Services will be held in her memory at all of her Catholic Churches. Preceding Rose in death are her brothers, Thomas and Vito, her sisters, Mary, Grace and Margaret and her loving husband Edward T. Polito. Her final resting place will be next to her husband at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Worth, Ill. Taking care of her final arrangements are her nephew, Donald J. (Sheila) Polito, of Florence, Ore. and her great-nephew Paul (Cathy) Polito of Moses Lake. Rose is survived by over 100 nephews and nieces. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund will be established to help with Rose's funeral arrangements and to benefit St. Jude's Childrens' Hospital in care of Paul Polito, 5657 Crystal Springs Pl., Moses Lake. For more information call 509-765-3008 or 541-997-3035. The family of Rose Polito extends heartfelt thanks to the healthcare workers that helped her. Arrangements are in care of Benson Family Funeral Service, Chapel, Cemetery and Crematory, Moses Lake.
Mixed martial arts fighters rattle the cage
MOSES LAKE — For the second time in 2007, local fighters put the skills to the test against competitors from around the region in a mixed martial arts event at the Grant County Fairgrounds Saturday.
Just an average Boutilier day
It's my turn. It's Monday morning and I still don't know what to write about.
Friday, May 11
Big Bend 'State of the College' addressed
MOSES LAKE — Big Bend Community College President Bill Bonaudi talked progress Thursday during the 12th annual State of the College Address.
More than 200red-light citations issued in Moses Lake
Could result in more than $25,000 collected
Wilma Jean Shafer Halbert
Wilma "Jean" Shafer Halbert, age 87, died at Homeplace Special Care Center, Oak Harbor on April 26, 2007. She was born May 13, 1919, in Tulia, Texas, to Herbert L. and Nora (Lankford) Shafer.
Marietta Miller
Marietta Miller, 67, Moses Lake resident, passed away Wednesday, May, 9, 2007, at SunBridge Care & Rehabilitation Center in Moses Lake following an extended period of failing health.
Ephrata soccer advances closer to state berth
EPHRATA — The Ephrata Tigers were playing for their playoff lives Thursday night and it showed.
Genie adds environmental health, safety director
REDMOND — There's a new face handling health and safety at Genie Industries.
NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AN OPEN RECORD PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD May 22, 2007 at 10:00 am in the Grant County Commissioners Hearing Room, Courthouse, Ephrata, WA to set an ordinance regulating Peddlers, Hawkers, Auctioneers and Barters within Grant County. The proposed would raise the current $20.00 fee to $30.00 and require a $500.00 refundable deposit. Any interested persons may appear regarding these matters.
Pew buddies are important
One thing I've learned in my time here on earth is how important it is to have friends.
Moses Lake real estate office gains new affiliation
Tomlinson Black benefits from Coldwell Banker network
Quincy booted by Prosser
QUINCY — An otherwise spectacular season came to a grinding halt for the Quincy Jacks soccer team Thursday night.
Big Bend gifted Boeing 727 from former student
MOSES LAKE — Steve Lloyd learned to fly at Big Bend Community College in 1969.
Lawyer says Garza lacks investigation details
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake High School teacher Alex Garza claims he is lacking specific details regarding an investigation into his relationship with a female student.
PUD denies cities help with streetlights
EPHRATA — A request by cities to have Grant County Public Utility District bill customers directly for streetlights or provide relief from the high costs was denied.
Wednesday, May 9
Dear 'Diary'
MOSES LAKE — Columbia Basin audiences get the opportunity to see teenage performers tackle some sensitive material this week.
PUD commission continues broadband discussion
EPHRATA — Discussions continue for the Grant County Public Utility District commission, regarding the future of broadband technology possibilities in the county.
Injury-riddled Chiefs fall in soccer playoffs
PASCO — After making their first district playoff appearance in recent memory, the Moses Lake Chiefs boys soccer team had a less-than-ideal end to the season.
Letter carriers picking up more than mail Saturday
MOSES LAKE — Letter carriers hope to collect 15,000 pounds of food Saturday in Moses Lake.
No commercial vendors in Othello parks
Limited to non-profit organizations
Whittle's 73 helps Moses Lake golf team soar
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Chiefs wound down boys golf action on Monday, finishing third in the seven-squad league event at Moses Lake Golf Club.
Warden golfers sink Zillah
Chance Buck scores an 84
Madeline E. Thornton
Madeline E. Thornton, 80, Moses Lake resident, passed away Monday, May 7, 2007, at Samaritan Hospital in Moses Lake. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel & Crematory, Moses Lake.
Royal City student wins state art award
ROYAL — Royal High School junior Edgar Montoya is one of five students in the state to win the Jury's Choice Award at the 34th Annual Superintendent's High School Art Show.
Lois Alberts
Lois Alberts, 83, Queen of Square Dance, Master Gardener, and a Fiesty Woman of Strength, Mother, Grandma, Great-Grandma, Sister and Friend, Lois Alberts, a resident of Moses Lake, died unexpectedly Monday night, April 30, 2007, after a short stay in the hospital.
Notice of Trustee's Sale
Pursuant To the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq.
Quincy Jacks drop playoff opener
Team must win Friday
Tuesday, May 8
Police investigate Moses Lake teacher
Police indicate problem involves a student
Asfour, Era lead Chiefs' tennis at Inland Empire
SPOKANE — Adrian Juarez and Brent McCaffery led the Moses Lake Chiefs tennis teams over the weekend at the Inland Empire Tournament, finishing fifth in the boys doubles bracket.
TransCo checks on development status
COLUMBIA BASIN — Nineteen transportation projects continue with the widening of Interstate 90 being the furthest along.
PUD's year-end financial report released
EPHRATA — The year-end 2006 financial report on Grant County PUD and its individual operating systems shows the utility's financial status exceeds expectations set during the year's annual budgeting process.
Grant County deputy wrecks vehicle
MOSES LAKE — A Grant County sheriff's deputy suffered a minor head injury when he apparently fell asleep at the wheel of his patrol car and crashed Saturday morning.
Sharon Caroline Taylor
Sharon Caroline Taylor, 63, longtime Moses Lake resident and owner of Woody's Drive-In, passed away, Friday, May 7, 2007, at Samaritan Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, May 10, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Rose Street Chapel with Bishop Daniel Hope presiding. Interment will follow at Pioneer Memorial Gardens. The family will greet friends at Kayser's Chapel of Memories on Wednesday, May 9, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and at the church on Thursday morning from 9 a.m. until 9:45 a.m. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel and Crematory, Moses Lake.
Moses Lake standoff ends in arrest
MOSES LAKE — An armed Moses Lake man was arrested after a four-hour standoff with police early Saturday, the Grant County Sheriff's Office reports.
Notice of Trustee's Sale
Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq.
Lois Wixom
Lois Wixom, our gentle mother and grandmother, stepped from death into life on May 2, just three weeks before her 92nd birthday. Even though her last few years were a struggle in many ways, she never lost her hope in Jesus Christ, and would remind Him daily she was waiting for His return. Her wait is over.
Monday, May 7
Judith J. Boyd
Judith J. Boyd, 63, longtime Moses Lake resident passed away Saturday, May 5, 2007, at Samaritan Hospital. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel and Crematory, Moses Lake.
Public records officer serving county well
EPHRATA — Melissa McKnight started in September as Grant County's public records officer, with high hopes of always getting people the information they want, quickly.
Surgeon available in Quincy
QUINCY — A new surgical suite is slated for completion at Quincy Valley Medical Center by the beginning of June.
Royal Avenue under construction
ROYAL CITY — Royal Avenue in Royal City will be replaced soon.
Lack of offense cost Riverhawks the game
Miners 24 Riverhawks 8
Moses Lake cleans up
Traveling trophy presented
NOTICE
Grant Co. Hospital District #4
Grubb sentenced for bomb hoax
EPHRATA — A 21-year-old Soap Lake man was sentenced Monday to three months in jail and ordered to obtain a mental health evaluation for calling in a bomb threat on the Ephrata Library in March.
Douglas Scott Bollman
Douglas Scott Bollman, 42, suddenly moved on to be with the Lord on April 6, 2007, after residing in Moses Lake the past two years. Doug was bom in Edmonds, Wash., on June 13, 1964. He moved to Bellevue, Wash., in 1968 where he attended Clyde Hill Elementary, Chinook Junior High, Bellevue High and Sammamish High and Bellevue Community College.
Celebrating 25 years of great parents
On Saturday I reached a milestone in my life, turning 25 years old.
Sharon Taylor
Sharon Taylor, 63, longtime Moses Lake resident and owner of "Woody's Drive-In", passed away Friday, May 4, 2007, at Samaritan Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, May 10, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Rose Street Chapel. Interment will follow at Pioneer Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel and Crematory, Moses Lake.
Work begins on Wilson Creek walking path
WILSON CREEK — Wilson Creek Mayor Kathy Bohnet is tempted to go Rollerblading, although she admits she'd probably kill herself while making the attempt.
Moses Lake ends baseball playoff drought
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Chiefs finished up the regular season with a nonleague baseball doubleheader against the Southridge Suns Friday at Larson Playfield.
Josephine B. Robak
Josephine B. Robak, 88, Moses Lake resident and former longtime Chicopee Falls, Mass. resident, passed away Saturday, May 5, 2007, at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Terry and Patrick Sullivan in Moses Lake. Services and interment will be in Chicopee Falls, Mass., under the direction of Cierpial Memorial Homes. Local arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel and Crematory, Moses Lake.
Friday, May 4
Celebrated chef returns to Moses Lake golf club
Frag looks to impress customers even before they eat
Harman's throw almost a new record for Moses Lake
PASCO - Moses Lake's Tad Harman threw the shot a personal-best 53-00 to win the event at a Columbia Basin League meet in Pasco Wednesday and closes in on the longest-standing record in Moses Lake High School track history.
WorkSource opening Monday
Multiple job-related agencies start offices in new building
Warden's season ends in overtime
CONNELL - The Warden Cougars fell behind 2-0 after just 12 minutes of their first-ever SCAC playoff game Thursday, but weren't about to give up in their game with the Connell Eagles.
Seventh-inning drama for Chiefs baseball
Moses Lake wins one, loses one in final inning
Matthew Weaver in His Natural Habitat
Yellow shirt a missed opportunity
Soap Lake talks rollerblading
SOAP LAKE - Soap Lake council discussed the usage of the school district-owned tennis courts Wednesday night.
NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A CLOSED RECORD PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD May 15, 2007 at 9:30 am in the Commissioners Hearing Room, Grant County Courthouse, Ephrata, WA regarding a Reasonable Use Exception application from Charles Tudor to enable construction of a shop and residential living quarters on a 4.14-acre parcel in the Agriculture Zoning District. The parcel is located just NW of the intersection of Mae Valley Rd and Rd C-NE, and is in the SE quarter of S 21, T 19 N, R 27 E, W M (Parcel no. 21-1312-001). Any interested persons may appear regarding these matters.
Farmers' market begins 2007 season Saturday
Weekly event adds quality assurance inspector, wagons
Soap Lake museum artist paints Basin landmarks
Free public reception for Harrington Saturday
Thursday, May 3
'We're never without him'
Monte Holm's family remembers him one year after his death
Quincy talks of installing sidewalks
Installation near school, park properties discussed
Robert Lynn Hopperstad
Robert Lynn Hopperstad, 62, of Moses Lake, passed away on Friday, April 27, 2007, at his home near the family he loved so much.
PUD passes resolution to protect dams
Firm selected for COSA
Notice of Application and Public Hearing
Notice is hereby given that an application for a Minor Rezone was received on March 19, 2007 from Kenneth Wentworth (Designated Contact: Larry Angell, Columbia NW Engineering, 321 S. Beech St., Moses Lake, WA 98837, 509-766-1226); 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 April 30, 2007. PROJECT: A minor rezone of a 4.69-acre parcel from Rural Residential 1 (RR1) to Urban Residential 2(UR2). SEPA: Exempt. ADDITIONAL PERMITS: None. STUDIES REQUIRED: None. LOCATION: The subject area is located immediately west of County Road F NE, 1258 Road F NE, Moses Lake, WA and is a portion of the southeast quarter of Section 25, Township 19 N., Range 27 E., W.M., Grant County, WA. (parcel #16-1545-014) ZONING: Rural Residential 1. Required mitigation will be pursuant to the Unified Development Code. OPEN RECORD PUBLIC HEARING: Planning Commission hearing, 7 pm, June 6, 2007 in the Commissioners 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 #07-4747) 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 May 21, 2007 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.
David Allen Coxon
David Allen Coxon, born March 30, 1952, passed away April 27, 2007, in Moses Lake.
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON
FOR GRANT COUNTY
NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AN OPEN RECORD PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD May 15, 2007 at 10:30 am in the Grant County Commissioners Hearing Room, Courthouse, Ephrata, WA regarding the following budget extension requests:
Senator and Reps. visit Moses Lake
Budget, bills and NASCAR discussed with newspaper
Wednesday, May 2
Blood donations top 45 gallons
MOSES LAKE — Three community members are celebrating milestones after donating a combined 400 pints of blood.
Moses Lake rounding into postseason form
MOSES LAKE — With several strong individual performances at their league meet Thursday in Wenatchee and at the Keith Jewett Invitational in Ellensburg over the weekend, the Moses Lake Chiefs' Track and Field team is entering the final stretch of the season in top form.
Gonzalez pleads guilty to murder
Cascade Valley shooter receives 15 years
Area water managers respond to declining snowpack concerns
COLUMBIA BASIN — Declining snowpacks will present water-management challenges in the Northwest, according to a recent report on global warming.
Quincy compost facility needs work
Improvements needed to obtain license
White Cane Days start Friday
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake Mayor Ron Covey proclaimed Friday and Saturday as Lions White Cane Days.
Tuesday, May 1
Notice of Trustee's Sale
Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq.
Ephrata Tigers shoot down Ellensburg dogs
EPHRATA — The Ephrata Tigers overcame a poor first half of play to send the match into overtime, where they eventually defeated the Ellensburg Bulldogs in a shoot-out to win their CWAC soccer match 3-2.
Students raise money for instructor with cancer
MOSES LAKE — An instructor with cancer is getting help from the same students he assisted over the years.
Robert 'Bob' Hopperstad
Robert "Bob" Hopperstad, 62, Moses Lake resident, passed away Friday, April 27, 2007, at his home. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel & Crematory, Moses Lake.
Mary Perdue
Mary Perdue passed away March 28, 2007, after a long struggle with cancer.
Anti-meth poster contest winner announced
ROYAL CITY — The winner of the Columbia Basin Herald meth prevention campaign poster contest is establishing her name as a talented artist at 16 years old.
Task force receives recruitment update
MOSES LAKE — Movement continues to determine the Columbia Basin's worker needs.
Grant County public defense is improving
EPHRATA — Public defenders are visiting their indigent clients more frequently in jail, reducing complaints about quality of representation, according to a report released last week on public defense.
