Ellington

Warden Community Days starts Saturday

WARDEN - Warden is celebrating Labor Day weekend with a series of activities in town beginning Saturday.

Full-service gas station opens in Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE - Lonnie Steinmetz says he's trying to bring back the nostalgic feel of the 1950s and 1960s with the look of his new full-service gas station.

LEGAL NOTICE

The Grant County Board of Health will hold a public hearing at the Public Works meeting room at 124 Enterprise St. SE in Ephrata on Wednesday, September 10, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. The purpose of the hearing will be to adopt Ordinance 2008-3, amendment to the sewage ordinance and Ordinance 2008-4, amendment to the fee schedule. Anyone wishing to comment regarding this matter should appear at the meeting.

Grant PUD approves contract for services

Work required with new license

Moses Lake denies extra pet request

Woman plans to appeal decision

Smile for the camera

Moses Lake made $101,000 from red-light cameras

LEGAL NOTICE

The Grant County Board of Health will hold a public hearing at the Public Works meeting room at 124 Enterprise St. SE in Ephrata on Wednesday, September 10, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. The purpose of the hearing will be to adopt Ordinance 2008-3, amendment to the sewage ordinance and Ordinance 2008-4, amendment to the fee schedule. Anyone wishing to comment regarding this matter should appear at the meeting.

Delbert Leon Perry

Longtime resident Delbert Leon Perry passed away Thursday, Aug. 21, 2008, at SunBridge Care and Rehabilitation Center in Moses Lake. He had been fighting heart and lung problems since January. He was born in Clarence, Miss., May 1, 1912. He was the third of eight children born to Bennie and Minnie Perry. When he was old enough to go to school, the family had moved to Bonner’s Ferry where Delbert attended school through eighth grade. He could still repeat poems he learned at school last month at 96 years old. He served in the Army during World War II and was sent to Germany where he worked in the motor pool repairing and driving all kinds of vehicles. He liked to tell the story of the extra weekend passes he got because the captain he drove for liked him so much. In 1946, Del married Lillian K. West in Jefferson City, Mo. and the couple set up house in Bonner’s Ferry, Idaho where son Ray was born. In 1952, the family moved to the U.S. Naval Base on Adak, Alaska where Del worked as a shop planner and estimator. His job entailed estimating how long a repair should take, then scheduling the work. The family returned to Bonner’s Ferry in 1954 where he worked as a mechanic at the Packard dealership. Later, he bought a Husky service station and as he put it, “That was in the days when it was really a service station, not just a gas station.” They pumped the gas, cleaned the windows, checked the oil and did all kinds of small repair work. When they came to Moses Lake in 1968, Del got a job at Basic American Foods but, before retiring, he lost three of his fingers in a piece of machinery. Even missing those three fingers, he was able to play the piano. He entertained friends and family with his enthusiastic renditions of the old tunes like, “Five Foot Two” and, “Roll Out The Barrel.” He could also tie a mean fly and take it out fishing. And if he could take his grandson out fishing with him it was even better. In 1979, Del found his way into Alcoholics Anonymous and spent the rest of his life clean and sober. He was club manager off and on between 1984 and 2006 and came to love the people at the club just like family. He loved playing pool and poker at the club and was always up for the great barbecues and other gatherings. He also loved the little children around the club and took lots of pictures of them. When he was in his 80s he got himself a computer and digital camera and learned how to create fun photos and personalized birthday and holiday cards using those pictures. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers Alfred, Richard, Sanford and Gilbert. He is survived by his brothers, Ben and Robert, and his only sister Ollie, his son Ray, former daughter-in-law Gail Johnson, four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held Saturday, Aug. 26 at 1 p.m. at New Beginnings Christian Center 318 W. Northshore Dr. Moses Lake, WA 98837. Arrangements are in care of Kayser’s Chapel & Crematory, Moses Lake. You may sign the guest book or leave a note for the family at

Quincy to extend water line

Construction begins this fall

Man rides bike for MS

Raising funds in Moses Lake

School is back in session

New teachers join districts

Man faces trial for graffiti

- Staff report

Software to help bring in jurors

Software to help Grant County court

Lund tops field at Ephrata

EPHRATA - The Ephrata Raceway Park played host to the Northwest Outlaw Street Stocks series (NWOSS) Saturday night as the series made its second stop of the season at the speedway.

Aviation program expanded at Big Bend

CWU starts program in Moses Lake

Grant PUD's extension request for resource plan denied

EPHRATA - Grant County PUD was denied a one-month extension on Tuesday to file an integrated resource plan with the state Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development.

Donald L. Dotson

Donald L. Dotson, 74. of Soap Lake, beloved husband and father, was called home to his Lord and Savior on Friday, Aug. 22, 2008, following a brief battle with brain cancer. He was a 43-year resident of the Ephrata/Soap Lake area.

Hailey runs for re-election

Wants to accomplish several goals

Ephrata man arrested for three assaults

Additional charges coming

Caylor seeks to be state rep.

Plans more representation

Charles Pool

Charles Pool, 71, (Ernie to most, Chuck to his siblings), went to be with his Heavenly Father on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2008, with his loving family surrounding him, after a courageous battle with cancer. Ernie was a longtime resident of Moses Lake. He was born on Dec. 4, 1936, in Colville, Wash., to John and Gladys Pool. They moved to Selah, Wash., where Ernie went to school and graduated from high school in June 1955. Following high school he enlisted in the U.S. Navy where he served from June 1955 to September 1975. Ernie worked as plant manager at Eastern State Hospital in Medical Lake, Wash., for 16 years, then came to Moses Lake to work at Basic American Foods for nine years before retiring. His hobbies were spending time with his grandchildren, family genealogy, fishing, and he was a Nascar racing fan. He was a member of the Moses Lake Church of the Nazarene.

Joyce Thieme

Joyce Elaine Petersen Thieme passed away peacefully at her home in Othello on Aug. 20 after a brief illness.

Allison seeks re-election

Wants to continue service, complete goals

Races to hit Connelly Park

MOSES LAKE - The Seattle Outboard Association will hold it's annual power boat races Sept. 13 and Sept. 14 at Connelly Park in Moses Lake.

Paul Daniel Brimberry

Paul Daniel Brimberry, 55, of Moses Lake, passed away on Monday, Aug. 18, 2008, at his home, following a battle with heart and kidney disease.

Moses Lake girl dies in collision

BURLINGTON, Wash., - Twelve-year-old Jessica Kalles of Moses Lake girl died in a motorcycle collision Sunday morning in Skagit County.

Ephrata to examine traffic

City reacts to woman's complaint of speeders

Swartz runs for commissioner

Wants to make changes to support the county

William Arleigh Walker (Bill)

William Arleigh Walker (Bill), 69, of Moses Lake, died of injuries sustained in an explosion at his residence Aug. 2 2008.

Columbia Basin school bus routes have few changes

New routines for Moses Lake students

SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY

In the Matter of the Estate of

Grant PUD to examine neighboring irrigation rates

Irrigators' power bills difficult to understand, Grant PUD treasurer says

A few brief select words on Dramamine

You are on a small plane with a well-known political figure. Suddenly, motion sickness takes control of the flight and breakfast is threatened. There is no escape.

Grant County commissioner race within one vote

General election is on Nov. 4

Marsha Louise Burress

Marsha Louise Burress was bom Feb. 21, 1946, in Seattle. She was eldest daughter of Marshall and Lois Burress. Marsha was raised in Moses Lake, Wash., along with two younger sisters, Suzanne and Carla. Marsha’s journey here on earth ended on Friday, Aug. 15, 2008.

Gov. Gregoire visits Moses Lake

Addresses issues at Big Bend

Joanne Sisson

Joanne Sisson passed away peacefully on Wednesday Aug. 20, 2008, at Lakeridge Special Care Center in Moses Lake. Born Joanne Ruth Rhoades to Mary Jane and Earle Dusty Rhoades on Jan. 28, 1931, in Woodland, Wash. Joanne spent most of her youth in Snohomish, Wash., and later in Coulee City, Wash., as her father was the lead diamond driller for the Grand Coulee Dam project in the 1940s. She graduated from Hartline High School in 1949. Joanne attended Central Washington University in Ellensburg, obtaining her Bachelor of Arts degree in elementary education in 1954. She then traveled to Ethiopia with her parents and taught English to Ethiopian students at the Haile Salassie Day School in Addis Ababa from 1954 to 1956. Joanne returned to central Washington in 1956 and began teaching elementary school with the Eprhata School District. She married Ronald W. Sisson on July 26, 1958, in Ephrata. A few years later they moved to Spokane when Ron began his newspaper career with the Spokane Chronicle (Spokesman Review) newspaper. Joanne chose to stay at home to raise their three children, Beth, Kent, and Becky. Joanne’s compassion for others was demonstrated through her many acts of volunteer community service and desire to help others. As a homemaker, she volunteered her time with several organizations in the Spokane area. These included Project READ and the Hmong Refugee ESL classes in which she assisted numerous individuals to read and speak the English language. Later in life, Joanne worked in the daycare field at the Guild School and the Fort Wright Montessori School in Spokane. Joanne and Ron were very active in the Garland Avenue Alliance Church in Spokane. Joanne acted as Sunday school superintendent and volunteered to organize the Pillars Fellowship meetings for several years. She always made time to assist with special projects at the church and had a strong relationship with the Lord. Joanne had many friends in both the Spokane and Ephrata communities. She was a 20-plus-year member of the Spring Hill Garden Club in Spokane and truly loved gardening and working with flowers. She received several ribbons for flower arrangements submitted to the Spokane County Fair. She and Ron retired to Ephrata in 1995. Joanne had a love for animals and truly relied on the companionship of her dog “Lexi” after Ron’s death. Joanne will be most remembered for her ability to listen, her sense of compassion, and love of God.

Club supports Chiefs football

MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake High School football team got an extra boost for the 2008 season when Brian Dano took the reins of the Chiefs QB Club in June.

Gregoire speaks on local projects

Touts state projects, efforts to widen SR 17

Ephrata woman shares story of early century Grant County

Mordhorst's father arrived in area on emigrant train

To have and to hold a degree

An announcement ran in the newspaper last month about the completion of my Master of Arts degree in communication.

Oh, the things I've aaoogahed

Those people who know me know that my car is special.

Helping make a new house a home

Over the weekend I helped my sister's family move into their new home.

Steve Miller Band concert was an adventure

Steve Miller, his band and Joe Cocker continue to rock after all these years.

Ephrata skate park remains open

EPHRATA - The city council decided to keep the Ephrata skate park open at their meeting Wednesday night.

Runnin' down my dream in Moses Lake

The classic lyrics to Tom Petty's "Running Down a Dream" echoed through the Columbia River gorge this weekend, resonating in my heart.

Zombies led me to vampires

Lily Bat says my brain would taste good with ketchup.

Fall sports begin practice Monday

COLUMBIA BASIN - While Columbia Basin football players took to the practice fields on Wednesday, the remaining high school fall sports will begin practices on Monday.

Donald E. Boruff

Donald E. Boruff, 75, beloved husband and father, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008, at Central Washington Hospital in Wenatchee following an extended illness. Donald was born in Ephrata, May 1, 1933, to F.F. “Slats” and Calista Boruff where he and his family have been lifelong residents of the Quincy/Ephrata area. After graduation from high school, Donald served two years in the U.S. Army with an honorable discharge. On Nov. 1, 1961, Donald married Bonnie V. Butcher in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Donald and Bonnie made their home on the family farm in Quincy whem Donald worked as a farmer his entire life with his father Slats.

Soap Lake eases restrictions on tower

SOAP LAKE — The Soap Lake City Council adjusted the policy for the tower intended to support the LavaLite.

Grant PUD revels in new license for dams

WANAPUM DAM - Before about 150 guests, Grant County PUD reveled in successfully renewing a federal license to own and operate its Columbia River dams on Thursday.

Bond theme choice could provide a measure of comfort

As sure as the weather improves every summer, the multiplexes fill up with audiences eager to watch superheroes square off against evil.

Moses Lake Pirates game offers a fun family outing

For the most part, I'm not a sports enthusiast and would rather curl up with a good book in my spare time.

Sawhorses are now sawcows

Entry starts as accident

Fearing offers his goals as reasons to elect him to Congress

Supported by former Republican congressman

NOTICE

LOAN NO. xxxxxx8026 T.S. NO. 1143441-12 PARCEL NO. 02-0859-000 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Trustee, Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation of Washington, will on September 26, 2008, at the hour of 10:00am, At the county courthouse, 35 c street nw in the city of Ephrata, State of Washington, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at the time of sale, the following described real property, situated in the County(ies) of Grant, State of Washington to-wit: Lot 62 desert aire no 3 according to the plat thereof recorded in volume 9 of plats page 69 records of Grant county Washington which lies withinspecial water delivery unit 39, irrigation block 26 columbia basin project grant county washington according to the plat thereof filed november 25, 1981. Commonly known as: 513 Tyler Place West Desert Aire Wa 99349 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated April 22, 2004, recorded April 26, 2004, under Auditor's File No. 1147405, Book xx, Page xx, records of Grant County, Washington, from Duane B Merkle as Grantor, to PRLAP, Inc as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of Bank of America, N.a. as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned by to Bank of America, N.a.. II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrower's or Grantor's default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust. III. The default(s) for which this foreclosure is/are made as follows: Failure to pay when due the following amounts which are now in arrears: $10,944.61 (together with any subsequent payments, late charges, advances, costs and fees thereafter due). IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: Principal Balance of $59,331.89, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument secured from July 01, 2007, and such other costs and fees as are due under the Note or other instrument secured, and as are provided by statute. V. The above-described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. The sale will be made without warranty, express or implied regarding title, possession or encumbrances on September 26, 2008. The default(s) referred to in paragraph III, must be cured by September 15, 2008 (11 days before the sale date), to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time on or before September 15, 2008 (11 days before the sale date), the default(s) as set forth in paragraph III is/are cured and the Trustee's fees and costs are paid. The sale may be terminated any time after September 15, 2008 (11 days before the sale date), and before the sale by the Borrower, Grantor, any Guarantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance paying the entire principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees, and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust and curing all other defaults. VI. A written notice of default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following addresses: Duane B Merkle, 513 Tyler Place West, Desert Aire Wa 99349 by both first class and certified mail on April 17, 2008 proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and on April 18, 2008 the written notice of default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in the paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such posting. VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above-described property. IX. Anyone having any objections to the sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee's sale. X. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS The purchaser at the trustee's sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the grantor under the Deed of Trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the Deed of Trust, including occupants and tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants and tenants by summary proceedings under the unlawful detainer act, Chapter 59.12 RCW. Date June 25, 2008 Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation of Washington P.O. Box 22004 525 East Main Street El Cajon CA 92022-9004 (800) 546-1531 Signature/By Lorrie Womack . R-186117 08/22/2008, 09/12/2008

A.J. Morris among league's elite

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake starting pitcher A.J. Morris is sitting atop the West Coast Collegiate Baseball League (WCCBL).

Isidro C. Pruneda

Isidro C. Pruneda, 73, longtime Warden resident, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008, at Samaritan Hospital in Moses Lake. Holy Rosary will be prayed at 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 22 at Queen of All Saints Catholic Church in Warden. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 23 at Queen of All Saints Catholic Church. Viewing will begin at 10 a.m. Friday at the church. Arrangements are in care of Kayser’s Chapel & Crematory, Moses Lake. You may sign the guest book or leave a note for the family at

Life goes on for wounded deputy and wife

Return to work unknown

NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING

The City Council of the City of Warden will meet at 6:00 PM on August 26, 2008, prior to the regularly scheduled meeting.

Dark fiber halt to remain in place

Businesses wait for dark fiber

Basin kids participate in Jr. NBA basketball camp

SPOKANE - More than 50 Moses Lake basketball players attended the Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA camp Tuesday in Spokane.

Health care terminates accreditation contract

Will not affect services

Quincy may update laws on stray animals

Local group helps with placing animals

Reserved seating proposed at Lions Field

MOSES LAKE - A club approached the Moses Lake school board with a proposal to offer reserved seating at the remodeled Lions Field stadium.

Woman charged with EDC theft

Reportedly stole more than $200,000

Pirates players finish on top

MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake Pirates failed to defend their 2007 West Coast Collegiate Baseball League championship this season.

PRIMARY: Knodell leads for judge

Grant County commissioner race nearly tied

Superior Court of Washington

County of Grant

Warden students closer to performing life stories

WARDEN - Several Warden High School students are performing life stories on stage in the form of original monologues.

Daleen Rae Wildre

Daleen Rae Wildre, 35, passed away Thursday, Aug. 14, 2008, at Evergreen Reservoir. Arrangements are in care of Benson Family Funeral Service, Chapel, Cemetery and Crematory, Moses Lake.

Cynthia Louise Milligan

On Aug. 14, 2008, Cynthia Louise Milligan died of surgical complications in Tijuana, Mexico. She will be sorely missed by many. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 22 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Nelson Road Chapel (1849 E. Nelson Road) with Bishop Brett Bergeson of the Moses Lake 6th ward conducting. The family will greet friends at Kayser’s Chapel of Memories on Thursday evening from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. and at the church on Friday from 9 a.m. until 9:45 a.m. Arrangements are in care of Kayser’s Chapel & Crematory, Moses Lake. You may sign the guest book or leave a note for the family at

Wind causes four power outages

Fire District No. 4 responds to fire

Grant County fairgoers take parking fee in stride

Changes made to prevent traffic jams

Cowboys wrangle results

MOSES LAKE - Cowboys from across the country headed to the Grant County Fairgrounds last weekend to compete in the 65th annual Moses Lake Roundup Rodeo.

Football season starts tomorrow

COLUMBIA BASIN - After nearly eight months of anticipation, Washington state high school students will once again don football helmets beginning tomorrow morning.

New sculpture at Yonezawa Boulevard

Japan Airlines CEO gives statement

Moses Lake shows support for troops

- Staff Report

Oh, the things I've aaoogahed

Those people who know me know that my car is special.

Drug efforts destroy $20 million of pot

- Staff report

Bond theme choice could provide a measure of comfort

As sure as the weather improves every summer, the multiplexes fill up with audiences eager to watch superheroes square off against evil.

WIAA reschedules state tournaments

RENTON - The Washington Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA) announced scheduling changes on Aug. 4 for the upcoming 2008 2A, 3A, and 4A state volleyball tournaments.

Lawrence Edward Dixon

Lawrence Edward Dixon, 58, Moses Lake resident and formerly of California, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2008, at his home in Moses Lake. Private memorial services will be held at a later date in California. Arrangements are in care of Kayser’s Chapel & Crematory. You may sign the guest book or leave a note for the family at

Yancy Levi Goodwin

Yancy Levi Goodwin, 20, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2008.

Wildfire about 500 acres near Potholes

- Staff report

Tour by air, then on to the fair

Dino Rossi visits Columbia Basin

Rossi discusses transportation

Addresses Eastern Washington funding

Zombies led me to vampires

Lily Bat says my brain would taste good with ketchup.

Ernest 'Ernie' Pool

Ernest “Ernie” Pool, 71, Moses Lake resident, passed away Sunday, Aug. 17, 2008, at his home. Memorial service will be held at a later date at the Moses Lake First Church Of The Nazarene. Arrangements are in care of Kayser’s Chapel & Crematory, Moses Lake. You may sign the guest book or leave a note for the family at

Kathleen Elsie O'Neil

Kathleen Elsie O’Neil, left this earthly journey to be with the Lord, Aug. 13, 2008, at Deaconess Medical Center, Spokane.

Helping make a new house a home

Over the weekend I helped my sister's family move into their new home.

Deaths were from pipe bombs, ruled homicides

ATF assisting with investigations

To have and to hold a degree

An announcement ran in the newspaper last month about the completion of my Master of Arts degree in communication.

Steve Miller Band concert was an adventure

Steve Miller, his band and Joe Cocker continue to rock after all these years.

Horsepower invades arena

MOSES LAKE - The Grant County Fair wrapped up the 2008 events with a demonstration of horsepower in the 4-H arena Saturday evening.

Melvin Edward Updegrave

Melvin Edward Updegrave, 79, longtime Moses Lake resident and business owner, passed away Friday, Aug. 15, 2008, at his home in Moses Lake, surrounded by his loving family, following a courageous battle against cancer.

Martin Charles Pfeiffer, Sr.

Martin Charles Pfeiffer, Sr., “Moon” to his friends, was born on April 23, 1922, in Aargon, Wisc., and passed away July 24, 2008, in Moses Lake.

Runnin' down my dream in Moses Lake

The classic lyrics to Tom Petty's "Running Down a Dream" echoed through the Columbia River gorge this weekend, resonating in my heart.

Rodeo satisfies growing crowds

MOSES LAKE - When the dust settled following the 65th annual Moses Lake Roundup Rodeo last weekend, more than 10,000 spectators had filled the rodeo arena grandstands for the three-day event.

Ordinance No. 2409

An ordinance amending Chapter 18.20 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Residential Zones"

Marie Burian

Marie Burian, 83, Quincy resident, passed away Friday, Aug. 15, 2008, at the Quincy Valley Medical Center. Memorial services will be held at a later date in Bothell, Wash. Arrangements are in care of Kayser’s Chapel & Crematory, Moses Lake. You may sign the guest book or leave a note for the family at

Moses Lake Pirates game offers a fun family outing

For the most part, I'm not a sports enthusiast and would rather curl up with a good book in my spare time.

Stawhorses are now sawcows

Entry starts as accident

MLBA to honor members, contributors on Aug. 22

MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake Business Association will offer a barbecue to members and contributors on Aug. 22.

Moses Lake couple asks to keep extra dog

No decision from Moses Lake Council

Doting over goats

More than 100 entered this year

Johnson seeks PUD position

Wants to use local energy resources

Flint seeks re-election to PUD

Focus on renewable energy, affordable rates

PUBLIC NOTICE INFORMATION

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Crescent Bar people seek answers about lease

Grant PUD makes no commitments, works with residents

Cowboys 'Tough Enough' at rodeo

MOSES LAKE - Participants and fans at the 65th annual Moses Lake Roundup Rodeo were tough enough to wear pink Thursday night to the Grant County Fair.

Construction under way for Moses Lake Aaron's store

Business expected to open in November

Fire burning 300 acres near Potholes State Park

MOSES LAKE - The Grant County Emergency Operations Center at Moses Lake is at an enhanced status in support of fire resources battling wildfire west of Potholes State Park, approximately 10 miles southwest of Moses Lake.

Schmauder runs for Position A in PUD election

GRANT COUNTY - Don Schmauder is running for election to Grant County Public Utility District (PUD) commissioner position A At Large.

Grant County Fair board forces display removal

Community service group unhappy

Ottmar defeats derby pack

MOSES LAKE - After the smoke cleared at the Grant County Fairgrounds Wednesday night, the vehicle driven by Moses Lake's George Ottmar was the final vehicle running on the arena floor.

Ephrata sets goals for budget

EPHRATA — Ephrata city council members stressed streets, personnel and sidewalks in their first goal-setting meeting for the 2009 budget.

Allred runs for re-election

Wants to continue progress, low-cost power

Moses Lake supports under-grounding utilities

Vision 2020 will monitor progress

Cowboys round up rodeo

MOSES LAKE — The Grant County Fair continues tonight with the opening of the 65th annual Moses Lake Roundup Rodeo.

Long runs for PUD spot

Hopes to work on fiber, rates and energy sources

Herding cattle at the fair

MOSES LAKE — More than 80 head of cattle filled the barns at the Grant County Fairgrounds Tuesday and several 4-H youth tended to them hoping to win ribbons.

Top producers

GRANT COUNTY — The best fruits and vegetables are not uniform when placed side-by-side.

Derby delivers a bang at Grant County Fair

MOSES LAKE — Visions of burning cars, the sound of crashing metal and the aroma of clutch smoke in the air.

J. Roy Lawson

J. Roy Lawson, 86, passed away on Aug. 8, 2008. Born in Pullman, on May 30, 1922, he graduated high school in 1939 from Idaho Falls, Idaho, and moved to Moses Lake from Battle Ground, Wash., in 2004. Roy was a 50-year member of the Masonic Lodge. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Thelma Lawson, stepson and wife, Greg and Marla Huff of Moses Lake, stepdaughters and husbands, Trudy and Edward Edgerton of Vancouver and Julie and Preston Ewing Kayes of Sequim, five grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and a sister-in-law, Joan Small. A memorial service will be held on Sept. 6, 2008, at 2 p.m. at Benson Funeral Home, 104 W 5th Ave., Moses Lake.

NOTICE: ANNOUNCEMENT OF

AVAILABILITY OF APPLICATION

Paul C. Matlock

Paul C. Matlock of Ephrata was born near Vinita, Okla., on Nov. 11, 1931, and passed away on Aug. 7, 2008, at McKay Health Care in Soap Lake. He was the youngest of nine children born to Noah C. and Anna N. Matlock. At the age of 12 his family moved to Washington state near Kettle Falls. Following graduation from high school, Paul worked in the lumber industry. He enlisted in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. After the war he returned home to Kettle Falls. In 1956 he married Charlene Urhausen. Two children were born to them, Rita and Steve. Paul graduated from Washington State University with a civil engineering degree and was hired by the United States Bureau of Reclamation in Ephrata. He worked for the USBR and advanced to chief of the engineering and drainage division retiring in 1985. In 1980 Paul married Doris Swem. Paul enjoyed hunting and passed his passion for the sport on to his son. They shared many hunting adventures in Eastern Washington and Idaho. He always loved the outdoors and collected rocks, pieces of petrified wood and numerous shells. The beauty of nature always called to him and he was happiest when he was in the woods or by the water somewhere. Paul is survived by his wife Doris, his daughter Rita Bjork and husband Dale, grandchildren Brad, Bryan and Kristin of Moses Lake and son Steve Matlock of Moses Lake. He also has four stepchildren, Diana Livingston, Donna Kammer, Stephen Swem and Darla Wark along with 13 step-grandchildren. He is also survived by two sisters, Marcella (Marcy) Hollabaugh and Rosella (Mitzy) Espe, one brother Bert Matlock and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers and one infant sister. Paul will be laid to rest at Valley View Cemetery in Soap Lake. A memorial service will be held at the Community Evangelical Free Church in Soap Lake on Aug. 16 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family would like to suggest donations to McKay Health Care and Rehab in remembrance of the years of tender care they gave to Paul.

Grant PUD receives clean audit

Auditor’s suggestions being implemented

Football season nears

EPHRATA — Registration for the 2008 Ephrata Grid Kids football season is underway.

Sauce remains a mystery

Sandwich still Grant County Fair mainstay

Kelley vies for position

Working on education

Ephrata's Whalen misses cut

MILL CREEK, Wash. — Ephrata’s Andrew Whalen shot 13-over-par during the qualifying round of the 54th Pacific Northwest Golf Association Junior Boys’ Amateur Championship at the Mill Creek Country Club.

Substation planned for Warden biodiesel

Business granted extension

Winter to focus on costs

Hopes to improve economic development

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON ASSESSMENT BY GRANT COUNTY MOSQUITO CONTROL DISTRICT #1 BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Schmick runs for office

Looks to help ag, businesses, education

Derby hits fair

MOSES LAKE — Drivers from the Columbia Basin will take to the Grant County Fairgrounds tonight for the annual Moses Lake Round Up Demolition Derby.

4-H groups excited to show horses

MOSES LAKE - The afternoon sun warmed up the Grant County Fairgrounds Monday, but Courtney Softich's horse stayed cool under a water hose.

Knodell runs for judge

Wants to implement his experience

Grant County Fair ready for some Boot Stompin' Fun

Fair opens today

SUPERIOR COURT, STATE OF WASHINGTON, COUNTY OF GRANT

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Alice Sylvia Olsen

Alice Sylvia Olsen passed away Aug. 7, 2008, at the age of 92 in Soap Lake. Bom in Fargo, N.D., Dec. 27, 1915, to an emigrant father from Norway and emigrant mother from Poland, she was adopted from a children’s receiving home by Danish emigrants Andrew and Anne Lund at age 6 months.

Pirates split doubleheader

Moses Lake wins one, loses one against Kelowna

Anderson runs for election

Brings judicial experience

Irma Rossell

Irma Rossell, 94, longtime Moses Lake resident, passed away Friday, Aug. 8, 2008, at Samaritan Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 12, at Kayser’s Chapel of Memories with Pastor Del McKenzie officiating. Interment will follow at Pioneer Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be at the funeral home on Monday until 7 p.m. Arrangements are in care of Kayser’s Chapel and Crematory, Moses Lake. You may sign the guest book or leave a note for the family at

To have and to hold a degree

An announcement ran in the newspaper last month about the completion of my Master of Arts degree in communication.

Gunpo students begin touring Grant County

GRANT COUNTY - Eun-hye Lee said Grant County has less towering buildings compared with her hometown of Gunpo, Korea.

Clarence Walter 'Walt' Schneirla

Clarence Walter “Walt” Schneirla, 85, longtime Moses Lake resident, passed away suddenly in Othello on Aug. 7, 2008. Arrangements are in care of Kayser’s Chapel and Crematory. At his request there will be no services. Please sign the guest book or leave a note for the family at

Daniel English Fisher

Daniel English Fisher, age 54, was born in the Balboa Naval Hospital, San Diego, Calif. Jan. 11, 1954, seven minutes after his older brother, Jerome William Fisher. He was the son of Joseph R. Fisher Jr. and Kathryn Savaloja.

Glen E. Gleed

Glen E. Gleed, 93, of Moses Lake, died Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2008, in Central Washington Hospital in Wenatchee. Glen was born Aug. 25, 1914, in Weston, Idaho, to Edwin C. and Sarah Emma Campbell Gleed.

Family pickup, new treasure part of Soap Lake Hog Run

Classic vehicles on display during weekend

Mervin Wesley Curtis

Mervin Wesley Curtis, 91, of Moses Lake, Wash., went to be with the Lord on Thursday, Aug. 7, 2008. He was at home with his wife, three daughters, and other family members nearby, and had a very peaceful passing.

Rookie wins memorial race

EPHRATA - Racers from the American Speed Association (ASA) and the Northwest Sprint car Racing Association (NSRA) took to the high banks of Ephrata Raceway Park Saturday night to compete in the Rebel Jackson Memorial race.

Amelia A. Beeney

Amelia A. Beeney, 93, Ephrata resident, passed away at her home on Friday, Aug. 8, 2008. Arrangements are in care of Basin Cremation and Burial Service, Inc., Moses Lake.

Robert E. 'Mack' McCluskey

Robert E. “Mack” McCluskey, 63, died Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2008, in Othello Community Hospital. A memorial service to celebrate Mack’s life will be held at a later date.

Breakfast, cowboy style

MOSES LAKE - Before the sun crept above the building next door, Ted DeWitt stood behind a stainless steel grill frying sausage patties for the Cowboy Breakfast.

Kenyan nurse visits Moses Lake

Organization accepts donations

John Charles Grench

John Charles Grench, 85, Moses Lake resident, passed away Saturday, Aug. 9, 2008, at his home. At his request there will be no services in Moses Lake. Inurnment will take place at Arlington National Cemetery.

Small fire damages Moses Lake well house

Transformer malfunctioned

Falcons sink Pirates

Falcons 6

Grant County looks for more space

Bond could be in front of voters in February

Redal plays at home

Former Chief suits up for AppleSox

Ephrata discusses stop sign

Resident requests relief from speeders

People caused fires in Soap Lake

Fires under investigation

Specialized property management company comes to Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE - Sara McConkie says she knows what it's like to be the "bad guy" when helping homeowners and condominium associations deal with daily operations.

Installing Carpet Transition Trim Video

Outreach is now non-profit

Reaching adoption goals

Racers to occupy Ephrata track

EPHRATA— Under the Saturday night lights in Eastern Washington, the Ephrata Raceway Park will host it's largest show of the year.

Ephrata council member sworn in

EPHRATA - Ephrata City Council welcomed a new member to the council Wednesday night.

Quincy celebrates water recycling plant

QUINCY - Using Quincy's wastewater to keep computer servers cool at the area's data centers is becoming a reality with a planned water recycling facility.

Javier Martinez Adame

Javier Martinez Adame, 53, lifelong Moses Lake resident, passed away Sunday, Aug. 3, 2008, at his home. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 12 at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church with Father Felipe Pulido as celebrant. Interment will follow in Pioneer Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are in care of Kayser’s Chapel & Crematory, Moses Lake. There will be no public viewing. You may sign the guest book or leave a note for the family at

Quincy steps forward on library addition

Store remains open

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF GRANT

Sun Devils finish third

Franklin Pierce 20

Pirates host final home game

Herald sports writer

Plans on hold during wait for dark fiber

Titan Building says tenant needs dark fiber to continue work

Grant County Fairgrounds facelift is done

Facility ready for fair Aug. 12

Cowboy breakfast kicks off Grant County Fair

GRANT COUNTY - The Grant County Fair and Columbia Basin Round-up Rodeo are back with a Cowboy Breakfast kick-off.

Stars shine at Nike Nationals

NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. - Following a 14th place finish at the Junior National basketball tournament two weeks ago in Washington, D.C., the Spokane Stars went 2-3 in five games at the Nike Nationals tournament in North Augusta, S.C. from July 28 to July 31.

Explosions kill two Moses Lake men

Bomb destroys Soap Lake pickup

Registration begins at Columbia Basin schools

Most school start Aug. 27

Walker's widow suspects foul play

MOSES LAKE - Dorothy Walker was calm as she spoke about the death of her husband.

Pirates split with RiverHawks

Moses Lake wins one of two games with Spokane

Grant County fairgoers will pay to park

Fee returns

Gang activity surge causes concern

Old Motorcycle Gang increasing presence

Ecology asks owners to obtain dam permits

MOSES LAKE — Owners of reservoirs, without permits, have until Sept. 1 to report their dams to the U.S. Department of Ecology for safety inspection or they could be fined.

Kimball Ryan Fuhriman

Kimball Ryan Fuhriman passed away Thursday, July 31, 2008, in the comfort of his mother’s arms.

Moses Lake's Junior Miss is state runner up

Wins scholarship money

Moses Lake Sun Devils rebound

Team in semifinals following opening round defeat

Pirates down AppleSox

Moses Lake 5

Fire burns 500 acres of orchards, cheat grass

Fire district No. 3 responds to Trinidad fire

Apple commission removes director

Interim director appointed

Shirley E. Holt

Shirley E. Holt, 81, passed away Friday, Aug. 1, 2008, at Samaritan Hospital, Moses Lake. Arrangements are in care of Benson Family Funeral Service, Chapel, Cemetery and Crematory, Moses Lake.

Dream On lives dream

Team wins eight straight to take title

Huckvale Goodrich

Huckvale Goodrich known to most as “Huck,” was born to Karl and Marguerite Goodrich on Sept. 15, 1936, in Vernal, Utah. In 1944 Karl, Peggy, brother Ivor and Huck moved from Vernal, Utah to Moses Lake, where they joined the budding community of some 350 residents. It was in these early years that Huck discovered his true passion for building and creating. Watching his grandfather build a home, building his own forts, huts and model airplanes fueled his desire to create further. In 1954, Huck graduated from Moses Lake High School and left home to study architecture at BYU.

Third shooting in two weeks in Royal City

Police look for suspect

Glenn Dale Jackson

Glenn Dale Jackson, 73, a former resident of Priest River, died Thursday evening, July 17, 2008, at his home in Westport, Wash. Glenn was born on March 10, 1935, in Priest River to Alfred and Goldie (Friend) Jackson. He grew up there and graduated from High School in 1953. He served in the Army after high school and upon his honorable discharge moved to Central Washington. He then returned to Priest River after purchasing the family farm for the next 25 years. In 1985 he moved to Moses Lake for six years before moving to Westport, Wash.

Steve Miller Band concert was an adventure

Steve Miller, his band and Joe Cocker continue to rock after all these years.

Moses Lake horse has West Nile

MOSES LAKE - A 24-year-old gelding quarter horse near Moses Lake was discovered to have the West Nile Virus.

Firefighters seek funds for prevention

Programs benefit children

Ephrata museum preserves county history

EPHRATA - Any community benefits from an organization dedicated to preserving its history and The Grant County Historical Society does just that.

NOTICE OF SCHOOL DISTRICT BUDGET HEARING

Notice is hereby given that the Board of Directors of Moses Lake School District #161 of Grant County, Washington will hold a Public Hearing on the budget for the 2008/2009 fiscal year at the regular board meeting on Thursday, August 14, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. in the MLSD Board Room, 1318 W. Ivy Ave.

Community learns about breast feeding

MOSES LAKE - The community learned about breast-feeding and other health topics Friday at a World Breastfeeding Week Celebration in Moses Lake.

Genie Industries wins Duel in the Desert

Tournament raises money for Grant County EDC

Car and bike show attracts hundreds

MOSES LAKE - Hundreds of people attended the Second Annual Hot August Nights Motorcycle, Car & Truck Show Saturday in Moses Lake.

Community supports EDC on golf course

MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake Golf and Country Club hosted the eighth annual Duel in the Desert Golf Tournament Saturday as golfers from around the Columbia Basin took to the links for the Grant County Economic Development Council's yearly fund raiser.

Sutherland to work on state boatlift fees

MOSES LAKE - State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Commissioner of Public Lands Doug Sutherland issued a statement about the direction of boatlift fees on Moses Lake.

Moses Lake Lowe's expected to open in October

MOSES LAKE - Construction for a new 117,000 square-foot Lowe's store in Moses Lake is moving along on schedule, store officials said this week.

Fire burns 90 acres near George

GEORGE - A fire possibly caused by harvesting equipment burned approximately 90 acres of wheat, cheat grass and sagebrush 10 miles southeast of George Wednesday night.

Mariners down Rangers

Mariners 8

Moon still has Seahawks job

AP Sports Writer

Hot August Nights raises funds for Grant County No. 5 firefighters

Car show set in Moses Lake

Industrial rates could rise by 3 percent

No decisions made, PUD continues talks

Roy L. Adams

Roy L. Adams, 87, longtime Moses Lake resident, passed away Wednesday, July 30, 2008, at Lakeview Home Care in Moses Lake. Cremation arrangements are in care of Kayser’s Chapel & Crematory, Moses Lake. At his request there will be no services. You may sign the guest book or leave a note for the family at

Economic development council discusses rail

COLUMBIA BASIN - The Big Bend Economic Development Council discussed rail improvements in Grant County.

Daniel A. Verhey

Dan Verhey, 73, of Royal City passed away at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane after a brief but gallant fight with kidney cancer on Tuesday, July 29, 2008.

Big names in big deals before deadline

Manny's on the move. Junior, too.