Saturday, December 31
Walla Walla yogurt shop expands to Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE - Offering warm pie and a special blend of coffee are some ways Blue Palm Frozen Yogurt adjusts to the colder, winter months.
Moses Lake boys lose to Ferris
MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake High School boys basketball team dropped a hard fought physical 72-52 game at home last night to the visiting Saxons from Ferris High School.
Roubos powers Wenatchee Wild with a four goal, five point game
TOPEKA, Kan. - Blake Roubos (Niagara Falls, Ontario) gave his Wenatchee Wild teammates an early Christmas gift Saturday night - four goals and an assist, which led to a 7-1 victory over the Topeka RoadRunners at the Kansas Expo Centre in Topeka. The win gave the Wild a split in this weekend's two-game series after withstanding a 2-1 loss in the first game of the series Friday.
Make the best of 2012
MOSES LAKE - With 2011 winding down fast and 2012 heading our way, take a few minutes to reflect on the old year, but concentrate on the new year. Think of ways to make your actions positive. When faced with a negative situation change it to a positive situation. Just do it...
WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: 12/31 Alaska 74 @ CWU 97
WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: 12/31 UW 86 @ Oregon 88
WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: 12/31 WSU 61 @ Oregon St 54
Jan. 2 is last day for hatchery steelhead, whitefish angling
MOSES LAKE - Impact on wild steelhead is given as the reason for the closures of hatchery steelhead and whitefish fishing on the upper Columbia River and several tributaries. The last day for these fisheries will be Jan. 2 from Rock Island Dam to Chief Joseph Dam, as well as steelhead fisheries on the Wenatchee, Icicle, Entiat and Methow rivers.
MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: 12/31 Oregon St 76 @ WSU 81
MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: 12/31 Oregon 60 @ UW 76
MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: 12/31 CWU 80 @ Alaska 91
Friday, December 30
Request for Qualifications for Engineering Services
The City of Moses Lake requests Statements of Qualifications
Notice of Application
Notice is hereby given that a SEPA Checklist was received on
Request for Qualifications for Engineering Services
The City of Moses Lake requests Statements of Qualifications
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY
TO: UNKNOWN FATHER; and anyone claiming a parental
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Sealed bids will be received by the Public Utility District No.
SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
The State of Washington to the said Defendants, Lisa
CALL FOR BIDS
Sealed Proposals will be received by the undersigned at the City
2011 Year in Review HTML
Columbia Basin sports generate eternal memories
Grant PUD probes employee gambling
WANAPUM DAM - Grant PUD officials said in April they investigated a report of employee gambling with work equipment that possibly coincided with asbestos exposure at Wanapum Dam.
BMW/SGL Automotive celebrates plant start
MOSES LAKE - The future was on display in Moses Lake in September with the grand opening of a new state-of-the-art carbon fiber manufacturing plant.
Moses Lake enjoys new Park Orchard Elementary School
MOSES LAKE - Park Orchard Elementary School hosted contractors, members of the community and staff from across the school district during its grand opening ceremony in September.
Evan Savoie to be tried again for Ephrata murder
EPHRATA - Prosecutors are retrying Evan D. Savoie for the 2003 murder of Craig Sorger.
Irrigation district dredge sinks on Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE - The dredge used to remove sediment from Moses Lake was found partially submerged in Parker Horn in September.
Royal City police shooting deemed justified
ROYAL CITY - An investigation into a fatal police shooting in Royal City cleared officer Rey Rodriguez from any wrongdoing.
Monte Holm's train heads home
MOSES LAKE - After a decades long visit to Moses Lake, a steam engine once owned by local legend Monte Holm headed back home.
Quincy is Microsoft's first modular data center
QUINCY - When completed, Microsoft's Quincy location is the company's first modular data center.
Moses Lake teen shows she can dance
MOSES LAKE - In June, friends and family of Moses Lake resident Caitlynn Lawson packed into the sports lounge at Papa's Casino to watch the teenage dancer on TV.
Weber siphon adds water to Basin
MOSES LAKE - A water agreement is estimated to provide 35,000 new jobs and add $3 billion to the state's economy in the coming years.
'Junior' leaves behind legacy of anti-violence
QUINCY - Ramiro Munoz Jr. had high hopes for his community.
Rep. Hinkle declines to seek re-election
MOSES LAKE - Rep. Bill Hinkle, R-Cle Elum, announced he won't seek re-election to the Washington Legislature in 2012.
Recall for Coulee City mayor stopped in legal battle
OLYMPIA - The state supreme court released its opinion on the recall of the Coulee City mayor in June, stating neither count was sufficient.
Fire destroys building in downtown Soap Lake
SOAP LAKE - A fire destroyed a downtown Soap Lake building and damaged two others in September.
Grant County monitoring septic systems
EPHRATA - Grant County hired a Kennewick-based firm to meet state requirements to monitor the fairgrounds' septic systems in November.
State approves district court judge position
EPHRATA - A bill to add a third Grant County District Court judge was signed by the governor.
Moses Lake makes Forbes list
MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake was named as the eighth fastest-growing small town in the U.S. by Forbes Magazine in December.
Moses Lake hosts Fairchild airmen
MOSES LAKE - Several people filled the Grant County International Airport in November to send off airmen from Fairchild Air Force Base.
DEA raids Columbia Basin homes
MOSES LAKE - DEA agents raided homes in Moses Lake, Royal City, Desert Aire and Othello in July, searching for methamphetamine and cocaine.
Crescent Bar residents sue Grant County PUD
EPHRATA - A group of Crescent Bar leaseholders sued Grant County PUD in January for not renewing their lease to live on the publicly-owned island.
School board changes policy on cold temps
MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake School Board eliminated a specific temperature from the policy on when to close schools.
Hospital, medical center join forces
WENATCHEE - Central Washington Hospital and Wenatchee Valley Medical Center, which operates the Moses Lake Clinic in Moses Lake, are joining forces to form an affiliated, not-for-profit health care organization.
Moses Lake Civic Center opens to public praise
MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake Civic Center opened its doors to hundreds of citizens who helped dedicate and celebrate the new public building.
Civil Air Patrol celebrates 40 years in operation
EPHRATA - The Columbia Basin squadron of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) has been training cadets for 40 years at the Camp Robert L. Boucher Emergency Services Training Academy (ESTA).
Pacific Coast Canola celebrates groundbreaking
WARDEN - The recession that toppled other businesses almost stopped plans for Pacific Coast Canola's new oilseed processing plant in Warden.
Boys and Girls Club plans new facility
MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake Boys and Girls Club presented plans for a new 10,700-square-foot building to the public in August.
Bad Hair Bandit robbed two Moses Lake banks
MOSES LAKE - The serial bank robber widely known as the "Bad Hair Bandit" was reportedly caught in August after holding up a California bank.
MLCA boys basketball tops Wahluke
MOSES LAKE - Three players scored in double figures as the Moses Lake Christian Academy boys team held on to beat Wahluke 52-49 last night in the annual Christmas Tournament on the Lions home court.
Wahluke alumni to current students: You, too, can do it
MATTAWA - There was no gift wrapping and no bow, but 21 Wahluke High School graduates delivered a gift to current students on Dec. 16, the last day before Christmas Vacation.
The Fishin' Magician: Happy New Year!
This is my last report for the year of 2011, and it has been a great year for reports. I have been able to announce some first-time-ever seasons on our local waters. This speaks well for recovery efforts on all of our species that make their way from the Pacific Ocean to their home waters here in Central Washington. To name a couple, we had the Wenatchee River open to summer run salmon and Coho salmon.
Big Bend men capture Centralia Crossover Tournament championship
CENTRALIA - Three Runnin' Viks scored in double figures to lead the Big Bend Community College (BBCC) mens basketball team to an 80-77 win over Spokane Community Colleges (SCS) at the Centralia Crossover Tournament last weekend.
GUEST EDITORIAL: Fire chief asks for help to stop thieves
MOSES LAKE - In the last three months Grant County Fire District 5 has had an alarming increase of break-ins at our Volunteer Stations - Station 5 twice (Wheeler and Road Q), Station 2 (Mae Valley Road) and Station 10 (Neppel Road and Road 10 Northeast). Thieves are taking construction tools, medical, fire equipment and fire portable radios off our first out fire engines. There have been numerous break-in attempts to other Volunteer Stations in our 565 square-mile fire district.
MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: 12/30 EWU 71 @ Montana 79
James "Jim" Alan Gross
James "Jim" Alan Gross, 53 years of age, of Moses Lake, WA passed away on December 24, 2011 while at work, from congestive heart failure. Jim, the oldest of four siblings, was born on August 26th 1958 in Huron, South Dakota to Margaret Timbrook and Eugene Gross.
The end of another good year
Wow, an entire 52 weeks have passed since writing the last end-of-year column. This is an annual event and provides a chance to reflect on the events of the past year.
GUEST EDITORIAL: MLBA did not choose the Spokane band
MOSES LAKE - I was so excited to read that the Moses Lake Business Association's message of Shop Local is being heard! Many of the merchants in LakeTown Landing - Moses Lake's Downtown Shopping District reported that they have seen an increase in shopping local this holiday season. Sue from Sue's Gift Shop was encouraged by the turnout she experienced on Shop Small Saturday, Nov. 26. So thank you to all of you who have shopped local this season. Keep up the great work!
EDITORIAL: Bad business
It's a nice try. But don't expect it to go anywhere, except the trash can.
EDITORIAL: A different take
The unexpected death of Kim Jong-il, leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, took the world by surprise.
MAC exhibit features Mexican Folk Art
MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake Museum and Art Center's newest art exhibits opens Jan. 6.
Moses Lake rings the new year
MOSES LAKE - People throughout Moses Lake will usher in the new year on Saturday with events for families, as well as an opportunity for adults to lift their champagne glasses.
EDITORIAL: Health care fairness
The health care reform law passed last year requires insurers to offer, at a minimum, a set of "essential" benefits to individuals and small groups, including coverage for hospitalization, outpatient care and prescription drugs. The details of what is or is not essential were left to the Department of Health and Human Services to decide.
Charlene Hinman Baker
Charlene Hinman Baker passed away peacefully at home on December 23, 2011. She was born October 21, 1917 in Cardston, Alberta, Canada to Charles White Hinman and Eliza Hartley Hinman.
Grant County ports detail 2012 goals, projects
MOSES LAKE - With the new year ringing in, officials with four Grant County ports shared their projects and goals with the Columbia Basin Herald.
Bomb hurts teen in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE - A 16-year-old male was critically injured when a pipe bomb reportedly exploded in his hands.
MLCA girls capture Christmas tourney
MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake Christian Academy (MLCA) Lady Lions pulled out an exciting 37-36 win over Tri-Cities Prep last night on the Lions home court. The victory runs the team record to 8-0 in the Central Washington 1B Conference.
Reader wants justice
I've written letters to Grant County committee concerning my injuries I received by a police officer. I was charged like a criminal an given two strikes. This was all a cover up to charge me to cover up beating I recieved from officer. I've been given a death sentence. There you have in our courts similar cases of drive bys, rape, murder in the past two years others get a slap on the hand if you're the right race. So many young hispanic boys serving 25 to 40 years. I speak the truth say what you want see how many hispanics go to prison waiting an appeal. There so much police brutality going on, our counties wish to ignore. Our courts are over crowded people's trials take almost about a year what about the right to a speedy trial. We're judged by race, many label as gang bangers others are freed for drive bys, rape an murder if your the right race you'll get off by our courts it's like winning the lottery. It's been two years I haven't seen my son that was convicted for guns that weren't his a jury wasn't allowed to see statements made that guns weren't my son. Because I know I have a criminal record waiting an appeal. I never had a record just tickets. Who pays for my injuries and doctor bills. Where's the justice juries are used to do the court's dirty work.
Thursday, December 29
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AN OPEN RECORD PUBLIC HEARING WILL
LEGAL NOTICE
The Port of Royal Slope Commissioners' Meeting has been changed to two a month through March 2012. Meetings will be held on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 4:00 p.m. starting January 2012. Meetings are held at the Port Office located at 130 Camelia Street; Royal City. The public is welcome to attend.
PUBLIC NOTICE
The January meeting of the Noxious Weed Control Board of Grant
NOTICE OF APPLICATION, NOTICE OF ADOPTION AND PROPOSED DNS
Notice is hereby given that a Minor Zone Change and SEPA
MLCA girls, boys beat Warden
MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake Christian Academy (MLCA) girls basketball team turned back a determined Warden squad, beating the Lady Cougars 51-41 on the Lions home court last night.
Councilmember Davis leaves Ephrata seat
EPHRATA - Outgoing Ephrata Councilmember Ben Davis was recognized for his eight years on the council during a recent meeting.
MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: 12/29 CWU 62 @ Alaska Anchorage 99
Moses Lake dog earns national award
MOSES LAKE - A last minute upset before a big show didn't affect the performance of a hairless Peruvian Inca Orchid dog from Moses Lake.
GIRLS PREP BASKETBALL: 12/29 East Valley 56 @ Ephrata 40
Man faces 10 years for delivering meth
EPHRATA - A Moses Lake man faces between five to 10 years in prison after a jury found him guilty of delivering methamphetamine.
MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: 12/29 Oregon St 80 @ UW 95
WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: 12/29 Montana St 73 @ EWU 79
BOYS PREP BASKETBALL: 12/29 East Valley 38 @ Ephrata 54
MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: 12/29 Oregon 92 @ WSU 75
WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: 12/29 WSU 75 @ Oregon 47
WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: 12/29 Alaska Anchorage 78 @ CWU 60
Dorothy M. Benko
Dorothy M. Benko, 64, longtime Moses Lake resident passed away Sunday, December 25, 2011 at her home, surrounded by loving family and friends. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, December 29, 2011 at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, 200 N. Dale Road with Father Tomas Vidal, celebrant.
BOYS PREP BASKETBALL: 12/29 Ferris 72 @ Moses Lake 52
CBSS girls lose to Liberty Bell
WINTHROP - Consistency is the name of the game in basketball. Put together a solid first and second half and the outcome typically favors the effort.
LaDonna R. Firebaugh
LaDonna R. Firebaugh, 80, longtime Moses Lake resident passed away Sunday, December 25, 2011 at her home.
Woman allegedly shoots at dogs with BB gun
MOSES LAKE - A 56-year-old woman in a wheelchair was reportedly shooting at dogs with a BB gun on Sunny Drive.
Debate to be part of CPW meeting
REARDAN – There will be a debate at the monthly meeting of the Cattle Producers of Washington here on Jan. 11, but it won't be among Republican presidential candidates.
With recent wins, Wahluke boys top last year's win total
MATTAWA - Wahluke High School's victories over Warden and Connell in boys basketball just before the Christmas break had greater significance than mere wins.
Minimum wage increases to $9.04 per hour
MOSES LAKE - Washington state's minimum wage increases by 4.258 percent, or 37 cents, to $9.04 per hour on Sunday.
GIRLS PREP BASKETBALL 12/29 Moses Lake 42 @ Ferris 62
MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: 12/29 Wenatchee 63 vs BBCC 83
WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: 12/29 UW 55 @ Oregon St 60
Wednesday, December 28
Lake Bowl says good-bye to windmill
MOSES LAKE - Thirty-three years ago, a windmill was brought to Lake Bowl in Moses Lake from a homestead about 20 miles northeast of town.
Red Rock children sing of the season in winter concert
ROYAL CITY - Before heading off to Christmas vacation recently, the children of Red Rock Elementary School put on concerts for their parents and the community.
Man recovering from machete attack
MOSES LAKE - A reported dispute between brothers ended with one injured with a machete and the other arrested after struggling with police.
Gunshot location service coming to Quincy
QUINCY - Quincy agreed to a $130,000 contract with a gunshot detection and location service.
Monroe House is home to two generations
MOSES LAKE - Marie Heist, 96, has Alzheimer's disease and lives in the Monroe House, a Moses Lake retirement center.
GUEST EDITORIAL: Washington should provide choices for low-income students
Washington is one of only 10 states that effectively prohibit low-income parents from choosing where their children go to school.
EDITORIAL: Take it to heart when you hear Happy New Year
For years I wondered why people celebrated the coming of a new year every Dec. 31. At first I didn't care. I was 16, and a party's a party.
Calendar Dec 28 - Jan 5
MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: 12/28 EWU 82 @ Montana St 66
Moses Lake man reported missing
EPHRATA - A search for 64-year-old Dan Toya was halted Saturday, but the investigation into his disappearance continues.
Alert farmer helps stop hay thieves
QUINCY – A vigilant farmer in the Quincy area led to the demise of an alleged hay theft attempt on Sunday, Dec. 18.
The Fishin' Magician: Ice Fishing on Fish Lake
I have been checking around the region to see if there is ice forming on our area lakes. I have a buddy coming here around the end of the month and I want to take him up to Fish Lake, drill some holes and catch some perch. It sounds like it will be close. There are still patches of open water on Fish Lake. We'll see. There is enough ice for anglers to get out on Patterson Lake, near Winthrop.
Herman Otto Jensen
Herman Otto Jensen, 87, passed away November 15, 2011, at Ashland, Ohio. Those who knew ever a few of his adventures may have been surprised that he made it this far.
Royal boys assert their power in 73-45 victory
ROYAL CITY - The Royal High School boys basketball team may have turned a corner in a 73-45 victory at Kittitas on Dec. 20.
Tuesday, December 27
High school students 'GEAR UP'
MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake High School students are gearing up for life after high school.
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON
TO: Toribio Hernandez, father, and anyone claiming a
LEGAL NOTICE
The Port of Royal Slope Commissioners' Meeting has been changed to two a month through March 2012. Meetings will be held on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 4:00 p.m. starting January 2012. Meetings are held at the Port Office located at 130 Camelia Street; Royal City. The public is welcome to attend.
LEGAL NOTICE
The Port of Royal Slope is holding a Special Meeting on Tuesday, December 27th at 4:00 pm to conduct business concerning the second well project and the Royal Slope Railroad rehabilitation. The meeting will be held at the Port's Office at 130 Camelia Street; Royal City. The public is welcome.
ORDINANCE 11-10
The City Council of the City of Royal City has adopted Ordinance 11-10 Adopting the Budget for the City of Royal City, Washington, for the Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 2012. This ordinance was passed on the 20th day of December, 2011, and shall be in full force and effect five days after the publication of this summary as provided by law. Any person may obtain the full text of this ordinance by mail without charge by request to City Hall, PO Box 1239, Royal City WA 99357, or in person at 445 Camelia Street NE, Royal City.
ORDINANCE 11-10
The City Council of the City of Royal City has adopted Ordinance 11-10 Adopting the Budget for the City of Royal City, Washington, for the Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 2012. This ordinance was passed on the 20th day of December, 2011, and shall be in full force and effect five days after the publication of this summary as provided by law. Any person may obtain the full text of this ordinance by mail without charge by request to City Hall, PO Box 1239, Royal City WA 99357, or in person at 445 Camelia Street NE, Royal City.
ORDINANCE 11-11
The City Council of the City of Royal City has adopted Ordinance 11-11 Amending Royal City Ordinance 11-05 Titled "An Ordinance Vacating Dedicated City Street Right of Way Between 813 NE Poarch Avenue, Lot 1 of Rock Creek Short Plat, 737 NE Poarch Avenue and 736 NE Hargraves Avenue in the City of Royal City and Establishing the Conditions of Such Vacation" to Correct a Scrivener's Error. This ordinance was passed on the 20th day of December, 2011, and shall be in full force and effect five days after the publication of this summary as provided by law. Any person may obtain the full text of this ordinance by mail without charge by request to City Hall, PO Box 1239, Royal City WA 99357, or in person at 445 Camelia Street NE, Royal City.
ORDINANCE 11-11
The City Council of the City of Royal City has adopted Ordinance 11-11 Amending Royal City Ordinance 11-05 Titled "An Ordinance Vacating Dedicated City Street Right of Way Between 813 NE Poarch Avenue, Lot 1 of Rock Creek Short Plat, 737 NE Poarch Avenue and 736 NE Hargraves Avenue in the City of Royal City and Establishing the Conditions of Such Vacation" to Correct a Scrivener's Error. This ordinance was passed on the 20th day of December, 2011, and shall be in full force and effect five days after the publication of this summary as provided by law. Any person may obtain the full text of this ordinance by mail without charge by request to City Hall, PO Box 1239, Royal City WA 99357, or in person at 445 Camelia Street NE, Royal City.
NOTICE OF ISSUANCE OF MITIGATED DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE
Grant County has issued a Mitigated Determination of
Soap Lake dog park draws concerns
SOAP LAKE - Two Soap Lake residents expressed worry over how the city manages its off-leash dog park after a dog was injured recently.
Some good news for schools
ROYAL CITY - With the governor and legislators looking for ways to cut education spending to balance the state budget, Royal Schools Superintendent Rose Search noted last week that her district got a bit of good financial news recently.
Pearce ends two decades on Moses Lake council
MOSES LAKE - It was a night of firsts and lasts for the Moses Lake City Council.
Quincy is making recycling mandatory
QUINCY - Quincy plans to require residents to have a recycling bin.
Crescent Bar islanders may be staying a while
CRESCENT BAR – Residents of Crescent Bar island learned this week they may be staying put through 2012 and even beyond in a letter from the North Park Legal Team.
Moses Lake attorney charged with assault on brother
MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake attorney Rolando Adame, 59, has been charged after an alleged brother-on-brother shooting earlier this month.
Moses Lake school board recognizes teachers
MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake School Board recently recognized several of its teachers for receiving national board certification and for helping the district make the Advanced Placement (AP) Honor roll.
Monday, December 26
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE
Abbreviated Legal: Lot 3, Dahlia Replat No. 2, Vol 10 of Plats,
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A CLOSED RECORD PUBLIC HEARING WILL
CALL FOR BIDS
Sealed Proposals will be received by the undersigned at the City
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Sealed bids will be received by the Public Utility District No.
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE
Abbreviated Legal: LOT 5, LAKESHORES WEST MAJOR PLAT
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE
Abbreviated Legal: LT 14 BLK 3 LAKELAND ADD DIV 4.
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
Sealed bids, plainly marked "BID FOR 2012 Crushing and Stockpiling", 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, January 10, 2012 and will then and there be opened and publicly read for the construction of the improvements.
Pacific Coast Canola on track with Warden plant
WARDEN - Site preparation work at Warden's Pacific Coast Canola oilseed processing plant is nearly done and the company started hiring management.
Judge disqualifies PUD lawyers from Crescent Bar case
CRESCENT BAR - Attorneys of the Jeffers Danielson Sonn & Aylward Law Firm of Wenatchee have been disqualified from representing the Grant County PUD in the lawsuit brought by Crescent Bar island residents against the PUD at the start of the year.
The Fishin' Magician: Thank you, Town Ford!
I want to give a shout out to our friends at Town Ford. They have been providing a place for us anglers to get together for seminars for the past couple of years now, and by the attendance it appears that this is something that you all appreciate. Be sure to take the time to let them know, so we can continue to have these informative and entertaining seminars. I have some great ones planned for the coming year, and if you have an idea about what you would like to have a presentation on, let me know. Just go to my web site and hit the Contact button and you can send me a note.
'Black book' creates job program for returning vets
MOSES LAKE - Hagadone Directories, publisher of The Black Book, is joining independent Yellow Pages publishers to create a new jobs program known as "American Hometown Heroes."
Quincy city council salaries increase
QUINCY - The Quincy Salary Commission approved pay increases for the mayor and city councilmembers.
MLCA girls remain unbeaten
ODESSA - The Moses Lake Christian Academy (MLCA) girls basketball team kept its unbeaten record in tact with a 56-47 non-league win over Odessa-Harrington Tuesday.
Man shot by police had drug in blood
ROYAL CITY - Pedro Salgado Ceja, who was shot dead by police during a domestic call on Oct. 24, had methamphetamine in his blood during the incident.
Sunday, December 25
Students rally around injured classmate
MOSES LAKE - Students at Chief Moses Middle School have an added reason to cheer this Christmas season.
Seahawks' defense too much for mistake filled Bears
CHICAGO (AP) - Seattle's defense clamped down in the second half, pressured Caleb Hanie into a game-turning mistake and simply shut down and shut out the struggling Chicago Bears over the final 30 minutes.
Moses Lake girls lose to Eastmont
WENATCHEE - The Moses Lake girls basketball team suffered a tough loss to Eastmont at the Town Toyota Center Wednesday.
Six suspects sought in Solis murder case
SPOKANE - Spokane police are looking for six men wanted in connection with the murder of a 21-year-old Moses Lake man.
Four arrested after shooting
ADAMS COUNTY - Four Royal City individuals with known gang affiliations were arrested on Dec. 14 in connection with shots fired in the 2200 block of West Cunningham Road the same day.
Saturday, December 24
St. Rose of Lima kids present 'gifts of love'
EPHRATA - Second-graders at St. Rose of Lima Catholic School spread some love, and handmade goodies, to the elderly.
Schwana water accounting under investigation
SCHWANA - The Grant County Sheriff's Office is looking into the accounting practices of the Sentinel Gap Water Association, which provides potable water to this community.
White Christmas? Pack patience, chains
MOSES LAKE - Washington weather forecasters are predicting a white Christmas, at least in the mountains.
Grant County's property values can be appealed
EPHRATA - Property valuation change notices were mailed to Grant County Property owners on Dec. 12, according to County Assessor Laure Grammer.
Fresh News From MarDon: Great time for field hunting
MARDON RESORT - Water fowlers that enjoy field hunting are overjoyed with some single digit temperatures. It was 8 degrees on Thursday. All we need now is about six inches of snow to really improve the field hunting.
Last-minute Christmas shopping is at hand
Life in the Columbia Basin is full of opportunities for outdoor adventures. Fishing, bird watching, camping, outdoor cooking, hunting, wildlife viewing all are possible and most of these undertakings can be accomplished during the same trip.
Howard Hirschel remembers dust storm of 1931
Wilson Creek History
Moses Lake boys beat Eastmont
WENATCHEE - Bryce Perez scored 15 points, and Cliff Phillips added 12 to lead the Chiefs to a 52-45 victory over 3A Eastmont at the Town Toyota Center Wednesday.
Payne or Paine found, lost again
The story last week, about Dave Helms finding a sit of shooting sticks at the Boyd Mordhorst Shooting Range, was productive. Payne or Paine called me. He did tell me several of his friends have contacted him about the story in this column last week and he was, indeed, the person in question.
Darlyne Staat
Darlyne E. Staat, devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away December 18, 2011 at Calloway Gardens after a long struggle with Alzheimer's. She was 81. Darlyne is now reunited with her cherished husband, Norman, who passed away January 19, 2011.
Jack Orr
Jack Leroy Orr he was born on November 27, 1920 in Porterville, CA. He served in the Navy during World War II. He married Willa Mae Jarrett on November 25, 1945.
Michael Bute
Michael J. "Mike" Bute (56) born on September 10, 1955 in Miller, South Dakota to Robert J. & Arlene J. Bute, passed away at his Electric City, Washington home on December 18, 2011. Having served his country with the US Army in Vietnam , Mike worked in construction with IBEW Local 77, serving as a Journeyman Lineman since 1976 until his retirement from Grant County PUD. A member of the Electric City, Washington American Legion Post and the Grand Coulee , Washington Eagles, Mike enjoyed hunting, canning the harvest from his vegetable garden and long walks with Rastis. His two great loves however were riding his Harley and spending time with Family and his many friends.
Friday, December 23
Group honors the 87 airmen who died during Operation Sleigh Ride
MOSES LAKE - Seven community members laid 87 red roses along the outline of the planned Forgotten Heroes Memorial at Grant County International Airport.
Students of month named at Royal
ROYAL CITY - Royal High School counselor Marge Edwards has announced the school's students of the month for December.
EDITORIAL: Candidate needed
During one of the worst economic times in American history, one might think providing a challenger to oppose the mediocre President Barack Obama would be a simple task for the Republican Party, the party that gave us Abraham Lincoln and Ronald Reagan. It has proved to be anything but simple.
GUEST EDITORIAL: Better spending could help fund schools
OLYMPIA - I can't recall ever having my office phone and email explode with calls and letters as they have after the governor announced her proposed 2011-13 budget adjustments to address the $2 billion spending gap. Believe me, I understand why, but as your legislator my job is to find workable solutions to funding our state's top priorities, including K-12 education.
Quincy housing project draws public concern
QUINCY - A Catholic Charities Housing Services project to build low income and farm worker housing drew concerns from Quincy officials.
Moses Lake mulls future of flower pots
MOSES LAKE - Taking over upkeep of flower pots in downtown Moses Lake could be more difficult than it seems, according to city officials.
GUEST EDITORIAL: Bill of Rights is reminder to reduce government
WASHINGTON - On Dec. 15 libertarians celebrated Bill of Rights Day.
The Fishin' Magician: Get Ready for Early Closures
We may see an early closure to some of our steelhead waters here in Central Washington this season. There are a few factors that contributed to this possibility.
Royal girls register first hoops victory of the season, 45-34
ROYAL CITY - The Royal High School girls held Warden's leading scorer to four points last Friday to post their first win of the year in basketball, 45-34.
EDITORIAL: Support Obama
While the decision to station a contingent of Marines in Australia drew much attention during President Barack Obama's recent trip to the Pacific region, the longer term interests of the United States may have been more advanced by a pacific policy in the Pacific, through freer trade.
Moses Lake weighs options for cats rules
MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake City Council examined potential cat regulations but chose to delay any action until sometime in the new year.
EDITORIAL: Back to the USSR
After the Soviet Union broke up in 1991, Russia made only a brief stab at democracy. What followed under Vladimir Putin has been a steady slide back to the authoritarianism that has long blighted its history. The trend was dramatically highlighted in Sunday's fraud-marred parliamentary election.
Thursday, December 22
PORT OF WARDEN
Port of Warden (Grant County Port District #8), In accordance
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AN OPEN RECORD PUBLIC HEARING WILL
NOTICE OF BOARD MEETING
Notice is hereby given that the regularly scheduled meeting for
Shtyba named State Athlete of the Week
SOAP LAKE - The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) named Soap Lake Eagle Diana Shtyba the State Athlete of the Week for December 4-10. The Seattle Times and WIAA team up to recognize 12 varsity athletes, one male and one female who exhibited an outstanding performance for the week.
Peninsula students ride 'The Polar Express'
MOSES LAKE - Dianna Palmer doesn't just enjoy spreading holiday cheer. She relishes it.
Skeleton found, ID help asked
EPHRATA - Grant County Major Crimes detectives are asking citizens to help identify a man whose skeletal remains were found near O'Sullivan Dam on Nov. 23.
Chief Moses Students collect more than $1,200 for Food Bank
Chief Moses Middle School students in Rita Fryberger's leadership class presents a check to Theresa Lembcke, of the Moses Lake Food Bank. Chief Moses students collected more than $1,200 for the food bank. Classes at the middle school also competed to see who could collect the most food donations. The seventh-graders won with 4,768 items, followed by the sixth-graders with 1,978 items and the eighth graders with 1,475 items, for a total of 8,221 items.
MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: 12/22 Pepperdine 56 vs WSU 67
Children's health study ends pilot phase
MOSES LAKE - Grant County is on the forefront of an extensive children's health study.
Royal boys top Warden, 55-38
ROYAL CITY - The Royal boys bested Warden, 55-38, to highlight prep basketball last week, but the South Central A Conference East season got off to a rocky start with a 49-39 loss to Kiona-Benton.
MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: 12/22 Cal St Northridge 51 @ UW 74
Ephrata home severely damaged by fire
EPHRATA - Ephrata fire officials are uncertain what caused a two-story house to catch fire on E Street Southwest.
Drive-by shooters hit motel room
MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake police arrested two motel room occupants after subjects reportedly fired two shots through a window before fleeing.
WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: 12/22 WSU 57 @ Ohio St 79
Drive-by shooting in Desert Aire
DESERT AIRE - Grant County Sheriff's deputies are investigating the second drive-by shooting in just over a month at a Desert Aire residence.
Wednesday, December 21
Notice of Application and Public Hearing
Notice is hereby given that a request for a Variance received on
Hansen wins MLIRD 2011 election
MOSES LAKE - Construction business owner Mick Hansen won the Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District election by 259 votes.
Blake Roubos powers Wenatchee Wild with a four goal, five point game
TOPEKA, Kan. - Blake Roubos (Niagara Fallas, Ontario) gave his Wenatchee Wild teammates an early Christmas gift Saturday night - four goals and an assist, which led to a 7-1 victory over the Topeka RoadRunners at the Kansas ExpoCentre in Topeka. The win gave the Wild a split in this weekend's two-game series after withstanding a 2-1 loss in the first game of the series Friday.
Four Royal wrestlers place at SunDome meet
ROYAL CITY - The team finished way down the list, but four Royal High wrestlers placed at their weights at the SunDome Mat Classic in Yakima on Saturday.
Warden girls drop two games
MATTAWA - The Warden High School girls basketball team dropped two games over the weekend, losing to Wahluke 35-30 Saturday and to Royal 45-34, Friday.
GIRLS PREP BASKETBALL: 12/21 Ephrata 59 @ Quincy 32
BOYS PREP BASKETBALL: 12/21 Moses Lake 52 @ Eastmont 45
Calendar Dec 21 - 29
Thank you for entering SHOC's-sponsored Light a Christmas Star Contest.
Plans for Othello street changed
OTHELLO - The intersection of Othello's First Avenue and state Route 26 is changing after the city council endorsed redesigned plans.
The Fishin' Magician: Steelhead on the Move
There's good news and bad news for anglers that like to fish for steelhead in the smaller rivers in our region. The cold temperatures we've experienced have impacted our streams and the results are two fold. One is that the rivers are running very low and slow. This makes it even easier for ice to form. The Okanogan River is usually the first to freeze and now the Methow, Entiat and Wenatchee are both showing signs of shelf ice along the shore and even anchor ice in the slower sections. Neither anglers nor steelhead like these conditions.
Adds $1.5 million for fiber delivery
EPHRATA - Grant County PUD's fiber-optics program receives another $1.5 million as part of next year's $497 million budget.
EDITORIAL: Ted's Take: So far, my best Christmas ever
It's five days until Christmas, and I've just received a text from Santa. He says he's got his eye on me.
Suspicious Moses Lake package not a bomb
MOSES LAKE - A suspicious package found on the front porch of a Moses Lake residence over the weekend did not contain explosives.
WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: 12/21 Idaho 61 @ EWU 76
Law enforcement honored for DUI prevention
EPHRATA - Law enforcement personnel tasked with keeping impaired drivers off roadways in Grant and Adams counties took time out for a little recognition.
Royal boys top Warden, 55-38
ROYAL CITY - The Royal boys bested Warden, 55-38, to highlight prep basketball last week, but the South Central A Conference East season got off to a rocky start with a 49-39 loss to Kiona-Benton.
Pizza driver robbed, car jacked
MOSES LAKE - Three men reportedly robbed a Moses Lake pizza delivery driver before stealing his car from the Larson Housing Area.
GUEST EDITORIAL: Finding stories of hope shine all around us
With a bad economy, political bickering in our nation's capital and daily news coverage of raucous protests here at home, it may seem harder to get into the Christmas spirit this year.
Tuesday, December 20
ORDINANCE 11-05
The City Council of the City of Royal City has adopted Ordinance 11-05 Vacating Dedicated City Street Right of Way Between 813 NE Poarch Avenue, Lot 1 of Rock Creek Short Plat, 737 NE Poarch Avenue and 736 NE Hargraves Avenue in the City of Royal City and Establishing the Conditions of Such Vacation. This ordinance was passed on the 6th day of December, 2011, and shall be in full force and effect five days after the publication of this summary as provided by law. Any person may obtain the full text of this ordinance by mail without charge by request to City Hall, PO Box 1239, Royal City WA 99357, or in person at 445 Camelia Street NE, Royal City.
Notice of Meeting Cancellation
The City of Warden has cancelled the regularly scheduled meeting for December 27th, 2011 of the Mayor and Council.
Big Bend men capture tourney championship
CENTRALIA - Three Runnin' Viks scored in double figures to lead the Big Bend Community College (BBCC) mens basketball team to an 80-77 win over Spokane Community Colleges (SCS) at the Centralia Crossover Tournament last weekend.
ORDINANCE 11-05
The City Council of the City of Royal City has adopted Ordinance 11-05 Vacating Dedicated City Street Right of Way Between 813 NE Poarch Avenue, Lot 1 of Rock Creek Short Plat, 737 NE Poarch Avenue and 736 NE Hargraves Avenue in the City of Royal City and Establishing the Conditions of Such Vacation. This ordinance was passed on the 6th day of December, 2011, and shall be in full force and effect five days after the publication of this summary as provided by law. Any person may obtain the full text of this ordinance by mail without charge by request to City Hall, PO Box 1239, Royal City WA 99357, or in person at 445 Camelia Street NE, Royal City.
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON
STATE OF WASHINGTON ) CAUSE NO.: 117700430, 117700421,
Moses Lake girls drop two games
MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake High School girls basketball team lost back-to-back games over the weekend, falling to 43-28 to Chiawana on the road Friday, and 44-39 at home Saturday against Walla Walla.
Brave challenge moves beyond middle school
MOSES LAKE - Chief Moses Middle School students are taking "The Brave Challenge" beyond Chief Moses Middle School.
MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: 12/20 EWU 61 @ St Mary's (Cal) 77
BOYS PREP BASKETBALL: 12/20 Toppenish 65 @ Othello 57
Chiefs wrestling team finish 12th at Tri-State Invite
COEUR d' ALENE - The Moses Lake High School wrestling team had a strong showing at the Tri-State Invitational at North Idaho College over the weekend, placing 12th out of 59 teams.
Othello passes budget
OTHELLO - Othello is adding a new officer, purchasing police cars, paying for fireworks and hiring a recreation director next year.
Soldiers give away presents
MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake National Guard soldiers stood along Third Avenue in Moses Lake giving away presents.
GIRLS PREP BASKETBALL: 12/20 Ephrata 50 @ Ellensburg 41
Moses Lake police begin anti-DUI campaign
MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake Police Department is joining other local and state emergency responders in a campaign to "tie one on for safety."
Grant PUD reduces penalty for Microsoft
EPHRATA - Grant PUD commissioners agreed in a 4-1 vote to help waive the full amount of a $217,000 penalty for Microsoft for incorrectly projecting its power use.
WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: 12/20 Southern 56 @ UW 64
Gang member sentenced for taking car, having gun
EPHRATA - A Mattawa man will serve more than a year in prison after being accused of shooting at a car and trying to rob a couple of their car.
Young Royal teams struggle at Robotics Challenge
ROYAL CITY - It turns out that competing in robotics is much like competing in athletics. Experience helps.
Monday, December 19
Christmas lights tradition
MOSES LAKE - Lee Estes' front yard at Loop Drive is an artful mix of white and colored lights and bright Santa figurines.
Moses Lake boys lose to Chiawana
MOSES LAKE - Bryce Perez had 19 points and nine rebounds and Denis Ulyanchuk added 14 points and nine boards,
Moses Lake church offers drive-in nativity
MOSES LAKE - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints offers a drive-in nativity through Dec. 27.
Chiefs swim and dive gets by Wenatchee
WENATCHEE - The Moses Lake High School boys swim and dive team made a big splash in Wenatchee Thursday when the Chiefs out swam the Panthers 100-86. The meet was close throughout as Moses Lake held an eight point lead at the mid-way point.
Skeleton found, ID help asked
EPHRATA – Grant County Major Crimes detectives are asking citizens to help identify a man whose skeletal remains were found near O'Sullivan Dam on Nov. 23.
Quincy drive-by shooter pleads guilty
EPHRATA - One of the men charged in the drive-by shooting death of Adan Beltran pleaded guilty to the crime.
WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: 12/19 Louisville 75 @ WSU 71
Port won't receive federal rail funds
MOSES LAKE - The Port of Moses Lake won't see $22 million in federal rail funds from a Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) grant.
Couple confronts Moses Lake about dog's death
MOSES LAKE - Jane Cybulski still fights back tears when retelling the events surrounding the violent death of her pet.
Moses Lake attorney charged with assault
MOSES LAKE – The alleged brother-on-brother shooting reported in the Chronicle last week has resulted in assault charges against one of the men.
Soap Lake students report luring attempt
SOAP LAKE - Five Soap Lake Elementary students, ages 6 to 8, said a man tried to lure them into his vehicle when they were walking home after school.
Man shot by police had drug in bloodstream
ROYAL CITY – Pedro Salgado Ceja, who was shot dead by police during a domestic call on Oct. 24, had methamphetamine in his blood during the incident.
MLCA girls show no mercy in win over Easton
MOSES LAKE - McKenna Walker had a quadruple-double with 36 points, 16 steals, 14 rebounds and 12 assists to lead the Moses Lake Christian Academy (MLCA) girls to a 94-6 shellacking over visiting Easton Friday.
Fire Districts Nos. 10-11 receive two new vehicles
ROYAL CITY - Grant County Fire Districts Nos. 10-11 recently replaced two of their most worn out vehicles, thanks mostly to a large grant from the FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant program.
WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: 12/19 EWU 60 @ Pacific 69
The Fishin' Magician: Northern Pike on the Pend Oreille
I got a news release regarding northern pike on the Pend Oreille River, which is in the far northeast corner of the state. It seems that these fish, which migrated from rivers in Montana and are now showing up in the Columbia River near the Canadian border. The fish have been in the system since 2004 and have impacted populations of other species in the Pend Oreille.
Grant County's property values can be appealed
EPHRATA – Property valuation change notices were mailed to Grant County Property owners on Dec. 12, according to County Assessor Laure Grammer.
School's $115 million bond on next ballot
MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake School Board passed a resolution Thursday placing a $115 million bond on the ballot Feb. 14.
Four arrested after shooting
ADAMS COUNTY – Four Royal City individuals with known gang affiliations were arrested on Dec. 14 in connection with shots fired in the 2200 block of West Cunningham Road the same day.
Sunday, December 18
Public asked to identify skeletal remains
EPHRATA - Grant County Sheriff's detectives are asking citizens to help identify a man whose skeletal remains were found near the Potholes Reservoir.
Prosecutor declares Royal shooting "justifiable"
ROYAL CITY - After six weeks of investigation and study of 400 pages of reports and three CDs of crime scene photos, Grant County Prosecutor Angus Lee on Dec. 6 declared "justifiable" the shooting of a suspect by Royal City Police Officer Rey Rodriguez on Oct. 24.
WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: 12/18 Houston 60 @ UW 85
MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: 12/18 South Dakota St 92 @ UW 73
Grant EDC continues work on 16 projects
MOSES LAKE - It's been a busy year at the Grant County Economic Development Council.
MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: 12/18 Western Oregon 42 @ WSU 66
Gang member convicted of threatening witness
EPHRATA - A Royal City gang member will serve time in prison for intimidating a man who saw Jose Nieves shoot at a police officer.
Four arrested after shooting near Othello
OTHELLO - Four Royal City suspects were arrested after allegedly fleeing the scene of a drive-by shooting near Othello.
Saturday, December 17
Lady Phoenix lose nail biter
MOSES LAKE - Amber Lloyd had 17 points and Crystal Lloyd finished with a triple-double of 11 points, 10 rebounds and 11 steals, but their efforts weren't enough to hold of Wilson Creek.
Salon customers enjoy new location
MOSES LAKE - eden salon customer Susan Hawkins says she was "blown away" by the experience of visiting the newly expanded business.
U.S. Highway 10 in Cle Elum paved in 1949
While this column doesn't usually wander too far from the Columbia Basin, there are times when it is interesting to do so. Imagine a time when smaller Washington State towns had only dirt streets. Now imagine as these towns, one by one, paved the downtown streets or at least one street, which was usually the street through the main part of town.
Jesus Meza
Jesus "Jesse" Briones Meza, 49, lifetime Moses Lake resident died Tuesday, December 15, 2011 in St. Joseph Medical Center, Tacoma, WA. Jesse was born January 24, 1962 in Moses Lake, WA to Valentin and Maria Angelita (Briones) Meza.
CBSS boys beat Wilson Creek
MOSES LAKE - Michael Northrup had 21 points and Eric Curtiss added 16 to lead the Columbia Basin Secondary School (CBSS) over Wilson Creek 57-27.
GIRLS PREP BASKETBALL: 12/17 Ephrata 45 @ Prosser 51
BOYS PREP BASKETBALL: 12/17 Quincy 56 @ Toppenish 67
BOYS PREP BASKETBALL: 12/17 Warden 46 @ Wahluke 47
WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: 12/17 Boise St 72 @ EWU 63
GIRLS PREP BASKETBALL: 12/17 Walla Walla 44 @ Moses Lake 39
Tea Party to meet, Hadian to speak
MOSES LAKE - The Grant County Tea Party will have its next meeting on Dec. 20 at 6:30 p.m. at Bob's Cafe in Moses Lake.
Two Knights make stars
ROYAL CITY - It was tough year in volleyball for Royal High School, but there was recognition at the end of the campaign for individual excellence.
BOYS PREP BASKETBALL: 12/17 Moses Lake 56 @ Walla Walla 54
Friday, December 16
NOTICE: ANNOUNCEMENT OF AVAILABILITY OF DRAFT PERMIT
Quincy Foods presently owns a vegetable processing facility that
SUMMARY PUBLICATION
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2011 BUDGET FOR
National Guard hands out toys in Moses Lake Saturday at Third Avenue clock
MOSES LAKE — Members of Moses Lake’s National Guard unit are hoping to bring a little toy joy to kids this Christmas.
Hansen leading in MLIRD race
MOSES LAKE - Two-time board director candidate Mick Hansen was leading by 738 votes in the Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation Race, according to preliminary results.
BOYS PREP BASKETBALL: 12/16 Royal 55 @ Warden 38
MLIRD director supports Hansen
MOSES LAKE - I support Mick Hansen for Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District (MLIRD) board.
GUEST EDITORIAL: Not good enough
As Democrats and Republicans fall all over themselves trying to come up with ways not to raise payroll taxes on millions of Americans - all with an eye toward next fall's elections - there is another, more sinister proposal working its way through Congress.
WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: 12/16 CWU 66 vs Central Oklahoma 77
Still plenty of time to shop for outdoor-minded people
This is the third of a four-part series about Christmas gifts for outdoors-minded people.
Bar reviewing Ephrata attorney
EPHRATA - A state bar investigator is claiming Jerry Moberg violated rules concerning practices owned by non-lawyers.
Moses Lake power outage set
MOSES LAKE - Grant PUD reset its planned power outage for most of its Moses Lake customers to the early morning of Friday.
PUD signs new lawyers
EPHRATA – The Grant County PUD has hired the Spokane legal firm of Paine Hamblen to represent the utility in its fight against a lawsuit by home owners on Crescent Bar Island.
Miller's robbery conviction upheld
SPOKANE - A state appellate court upheld the conviction of a man convicted of robbing an Ephrata gas station in 2010.
The Fishin' Magician: Pateros is still great
I got another chance to fish with Shane Magnuson at Pateros. I went up to finish a segment for the new TV Show and, thanks to the folks at the Lake Pateros Motor Inn, spent the night and then headed out with Shane and his buddies in the morning. On board were Dave Murphy, of Northwest Bait and Scent, his friend Greg Steele and our fishing buddy Wally Juno. We headed down to the Rocks and went to work.
State funds Soap Lake street repairs
SOAP LAKE - The state Transportation Improvement Board set aside $611,000 from the Small City Arterial Program for street and sidewalk work in Soap Lake.
GUEST EDITORIAL: Do it right
A formal federal recognition of marijuana as a prescription drug is the logical approach to the medical marijuana debate. The current state-by-state approach that challenges federal drug laws only invites confusion for doctors, patients, dispensaries and law enforcement agencies.
GIRLS PREP BASKETBALL: 12/16 Moses Lake 28 @ Chiawana 43
MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: 12/16 UC Santa Barbara 80 @ UW 87
MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: 12/16 CWU 88 vs Rollins 80
MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: 12/16 Pacific Lutheran 72 @ EWU 83
BOYS PREP BASKETBALL: 12/16 Chiawana 43 @ Moses Lake 28
Royal concerts set for Dec. 16
ROYAL CITY - Red Rock Elementary's holiday concerts will be performed this Friday, Dec. 17, in the school's gym.
Goldendale, Naches beat Wahluke boys
MATTAWA - Long road trips and a lack of height took a toll on Wahluke's boys last weekend, falling at Goldendale, 71-43, and Naches, 62-41, in non-league prep basketball.
GUEST EDITORIAL: Warts and all
Republicans who would rather defeat Barack Obama than fix the national budget woes have latched onto a false campaign theme: The president is not patriotic, they say.
Thursday, December 15
GUEST EDITORIAL: Big Bend is at risk from state cuts
MOSES LAKE - Officials at Big Bend Community College recognize they have a message problem. The college is receiving recognition in the media for doing great things, but too many people aren't aware of BBCC's dire financial situation.
NOTICE OF BOARD MEETING
Notice is hereby given that the regularly scheduled meeting for the Board of Commissioners of Grant County Public Hospital District No. 1, Samaritan Healthcare, for Thursday, December 22, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. has been rescheduled to Thursday, December 15, 2011.
Chiefs drop game to Post Falls
MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake Girls basketball team ran into a buzz saw in the likes of Post Falls as the team lost the lopsided contest 64-26 last night.
MLIRD candidates face election day
MOSES LAKE - Driving along Moses Lake's Broadway Avenue, it's hard not to notice the huge "Elect Mick Hansen, vote today," banner stretched across a large motor home.
Titans host Eagles in memorial games
MOSES LAKE - The Odessa-Harrington Titans won a close hard fought 56-51 battle over the St. John-Endicott Eagles at the 10th Annual Ryan Floch Memorial games at Big Bend Community College last night.
WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: 12/15 BBCC 94 @ Green River 36
Othello looking at plan for growth, services
OTHELLO - Othello is reviewing the plan governing policies on growth, city services and other land use items.
MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: 12/15 CWU 75 vs Alabama-Huntsville 85
Tea Party to meet, Hadian to speak
MOSES LAKE – The Grant County Tea Party will have its next meeting on Dec. 20 at 6:30 p.m. at Bob's Cafe in Moses Lake.
Quincy planning for new police station
QUINCY - Quincy is spending $120,000 to buy a house and land next to city hall with hopes to build a new police station.
WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: 12/15 CWU 67 vs Drury 70
Soap Lake art show continues this weekend
SOAP LAKE - What does a sculpted clay dog's head have in common with a drawing of a hardware store?
Important homecoming at Wahluke this Friday
MATTAWA - Wahluke High School will have a homecoming this Friday that could prove the most important ever.
Heroux charged with theft of $200,000
EPHRATA - A Moses Lake business man is accused of stealing more than $200,000 from a trust fund.
Moses Lake attorney charged with assault
EPHRATA - A Moses Lake attorney reportedly shot his brother following an argument about the victim leaving the duplex they shared.
Royal High girls drop Granger, Zillah games
ROYAL CITY - Once again the missing ingredient for the Royal High girls basketball team was effective shooting in games with Granger and Zillah last week.
Wednesday, December 14
Royal boys fall to Granger, Zillah
ROYAL CITY - The Royal High School boys basketball team learned there's still a way to go in catching up with Granger and Zillah last weekend.
Cub Scout Pack plans food drive
MATTAWA - The members of Cub Scout Pack 94 of Mattawa will be doing a food drive to benefit the Mattawa Area Food Bank this Friday, Dec. 16.
Cityview boarding home in Moses Lake finished
MOSES LAKE - Grant Integrated Services' 16-bed boarding home is nearly finished.
MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: 12/14 EWU 47 @ UCLA 60
Othello looking at mobile vendor laws
OTHELLO - Othello's planning commission is reviewing the laws governing mobile food vendors.
Rose Crossley
Rose Elaine Estelle (Hed) Neal Crossley, of Ephrata and formerly of Quincy passed on December 8th following a brief illness.
The Fishin' Magician: No more Methow for now
In spite of very touch conditions my friend Kevin van Bueren managed to take a very nice steelhead on the Methow River recently. I have mentioned that slush and shelf ice is a real problem on the Methow, but he was up for the challenge.
One man injured in crash near Othello
OTHELLO - A Freeland man was injured in a one-vehicle crash on state Route 26, about 8 miles east of Othello.
CBSS boys basketball lose to Oroville, girls win
MOSES LAKE - Michael Northrup had 23 points, 15 rebounds, four steals and four blocks, but it was enough to help the Phoenix get a win over Oroville Friday.
Short standoff ends with three arrests
MOSES LAKE - Police found three subjects allegedly engaged in illegal activity while attempting to locate a wanted man.
Royal City policeman justified in shooting
ROYAL CITY – Grant County Prosecutor Angus Lee has found that Royal City police officer Rey Rodriguez was justified in his actions in a police shooting on Oct. 24 that took the life of a resident.
Wild, Jackalopes split series
ODESSA, Texas - The Odessa Jackalopes scored two third-period goals Saturday and held on for a 2-1 victory over the Wenatchee Wild at the Ector County Coliseum in Odessa, Texas. The win allowed the Jackalopes to force a split in the series with the Wild, who won the first game of the series Friday, 4-1.
Royal girls hoops drops two games
ROYAL CITY - Once again, the missing ingredient for the Royal High girls basketball team was effective shooting in games against Granger and Zillah last week.
Soap Lake allows council to call-in for meetings
SOAP LAKE - The Soap Lake City Council adopted a policy allowing council members or the city attorney to take part by phone during meetings when necessary.
Cattle Producers meeting
RITZVILLE - One of the topics of discussion for the Cattle Producers of Washington's next meeting will be investment opportunities for non-members in the new meat processing plant at Odessa.
It's December, and that means...
ROYAL CITY - Fourth and fifth graders in Mrs. Jacquie Eilers's class took on an assignment of writing about the month of December. The results of their efforts follow.
EDITORIAL: Playing Granger and Zillah the right choice for Royal
There were some highly disappointed Royal fans and players after the 84-52 and 58-38 boys basketball defeats at the hands of Granger and Zillah last weekend.
Moses Lake school levy amount set
MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake School District set the amount of a three-year replacement levy.
Calendar Dec. 14 - 20
Royal boys fall to Granger, Zillah in prep basketball
ROYAL CITY - The Royal High School boys basketball team learned last weekend that there is still a way to go in catching up with Granger and Zillah.
Tuesday, December 13
ORDINANCE 11-09
The City Council of the City of Royal City has adopted Ordinance 11-09 Replacing Appendix G of Chapter 5.04 of the Royal City Municipal Code Entitled "Garbage Collection and Disposal" Relating to Garbage Rates. This ordinance was passed on the 6th day of December, 2011, and shall be in full force and effect five days after the publication of this summary as provided by law. Any person may obtain the full text of this ordinance by mail without charge by request to City Hall, PO Box 1239, Royal City WA 99357, or in person at 445 Camelia Street NE, Royal City.
ORDINANCE 11-08
The City Council of the City of Royal City has adopted Ordinance 11-08 Replacing Appendix S of Chapter 12.08 of the Royal City Municipal Code Entitled "Sewer Service System" Relating to Sewer Rates. This ordinance was passed on the 6th day of December, 2011, and shall be in full force and effect five days after the publication of this summary as provided by law. Any person may obtain the full text of this ordinance by mail without charge by request to City Hall, PO Box 1239, Royal City WA 99357, or in person at 445 Camelia Street NE, Royal City.
ORDINANCE 11-08
The City Council of the City of Royal City has adopted Ordinance 11-08 Replacing Appendix S of Chapter 12.08 of the Royal City Municipal Code Entitled "Sewer Service System" Relating to Sewer Rates. This ordinance was passed on the 6th day of December, 2011, and shall be in full force and effect five days after the publication of this summary as provided by law. Any person may obtain the full text of this ordinance by mail without charge by request to City Hall, PO Box 1239, Royal City WA 99357, or in person at 445 Camelia Street NE, Royal City.
Notice of Meeting Cancellation
The City of Warden has cancelled the regularly scheduled meeting for December 27th, 2011 of the Mayor and Council.
ORDINANCE 11-07
The City Council of the City of Royal City has adopted Ordinance 11-07 Replacing Appendix W of Chapter 12.04 of the Royal City Municipal Code Entitled "Water Service System" Relating to Water Rates. This ordinance was passed on the 6th day of December, 2011, and shall be in full force and effect five days after the publication of this summary as provided by law. Any person may obtain the full text of this ordinance by mail without charge by request to City Hall, PO Box 1239, Royal City, WA 99357, or in person at 445 Camelia Street NE, Royal City.
ORDINANCE 11-06
The City Council of the City of Royal City has adopted Ordinance 11-06 Amending Royal City Municipal Code Chapter 3.40 to Include a New Section 3.40.030 Titled "Notary Fees". This ordinance was passed on the 6th day of December, 2011, and shall be in full force and effect five days after the publication of this summary as provided by law. Any person may obtain the full text of this ordinance by mail without charge by request to City Hall, PO Box 1239, Royal City, WA 99357, or in person at 445 Camelia Street NE, Royal City.
ORDINANCE 11-06
The City Council of the City of Royal City has adopted Ordinance 11-06 Amending Royal City Municipal Code Chapter 3.40 to Include a New Section 3.40.030 Titled "Notary Fees". This ordinance was passed on the 6th day of December, 2011, and shall be in full force and effect five days after the publication of this summary as provided by law. Any person may obtain the full text of this ordinance by mail without charge by request to City Hall, PO Box 1239, Royal City, WA 99357, or in person at 445 Camelia Street NE, Royal City.
ORDINANCE 11-09
The City Council of the City of Royal City has adopted Ordinance 11-09 Replacing Appendix G of Chapter 5.04 of the Royal City Municipal Code Entitled "Garbage Collection and Disposal" Relating to Garbage Rates. This ordinance was passed on the 6th day of December, 2011, and shall be in full force and effect five days after the publication of this summary as provided by law. Any person may obtain the full text of this ordinance by mail without charge by request to City Hall, PO Box 1239, Royal City WA 99357, or in person at 445 Camelia Street NE, Royal City.
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON
A Petition to Terminate Parental Rights was filed on November
ORDINANCE 11-07
The City Council of the City of Royal City has adopted Ordinance 11-07 Replacing Appendix W of Chapter 12.04 of the Royal City Municipal Code Entitled "Water Service System" Relating to Water Rates. This ordinance was passed on the 6th day of December, 2011, and shall be in full force and effect five days after the publication of this summary as provided by law. Any person may obtain the full text of this ordinance by mail without charge by request to City Hall, PO Box 1239, Royal City, WA 99357, or in person at 445 Camelia Street NE, Royal City.
Moses Lake boys drop two over weekend
MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake boys basketball team suffered a tough non-league loss to Sunnyside on the Chiefs home court Friday night.
Man allegedly shoots brother
MOSES LAKE - Grant County Sheriff's detectives are investigating what caused a Moses Lake man to reportedly shoot his brother during a confrontation.
BOYS PREP BASKETBALL: 12/13 Post Falls @ Moses Lake
Quincy annexes 77 acres
QUINCY - Quincy annexed about 77 acres south of the city aimed at adding more industrially-zoned land.
Herald office closes early Wednesday
MOSES LAKE - The Columbia Basin Herald office closes early tomorrow.
Freecycle takes aim at unwanted stuff
MOSES LAKE - If your budget is tighter than usual or you are looking to help with the environment, there is an option with Grant County Freecycle.
Man shoots brother
MOSES LAKE – Authorities are investigating why a man shot his brother with a shotgun on Thursday morning, and they do not believe it was an accident.
GIRLS PREP BASKETBALL: 12/13 Wapato 73 @ Ephrata 65
Allen Lester
Allen Clarke Lester, 89, longtime Moses Lake resident and former business owner, died Thursday, December 8, 2011 in Summer Wood Alzheimer's Special Care Center surrounded by his beloved family. Allen was born April 27, 1922 in Winterville, Georgia to James and Ola (Carter) Lester.
BOYS PREP BASKETBALL: 12/13 East Valley 50 @ Othello 64
Ruth Hay
Ruth L. Hay (94) Born October 24, 1917 in Webster County, Nebraska to William L. and Bertha M. Worley, died December 5, 2011 at Mercer Island, Washington. Predeceased by two husbands: Nuton "Al" Elkins and Bill Hay; Ruth's legacy lives on through her son: Richard Elkins (Elizabeth); daughter: Joanne White (George); two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and sisters: Rowene Easter and Avos Roedel (Vic). Ruth worked for many years for the Bureau of Reclamation, Personnel Department, both in Grand Coulee Dam and Ephrata. A celebration of Ruth's life will be held at Sunrise Assisted Living, Mercer Island, December 15, 7:00pm. Ruth's family requests that any donations be made in her name to Mercer Island Covenant Church, PO Box 2, 3200 78th Ave SE, Mercer Island, Washington 98040. Strate Funeral Home of Grand Coulee, Washington is honored to serve Ruth's family.
LaDawn Woolley
LaDawn Woolley, of Warden Washington, died Saturday, December 3, 2011, at Avalon Nursing Home in Pasco, Washington.
Warden girls beat Liberty Christian
WARDEN - Iris Rodriguez scored 17 points, hauled down 9 rebounds and had four steals to lead Warden to a 37-27 home win over Liberty Christian Friday.
Sue Dehority
Sue Ann Dehority, known by many as a kind, generous women, passed away peacefully December 1, 2011 in Moses Lake, Washington.
Ron Elliott
Ron Elliott, 57, passed away Thursday, December 08, 2011, surround by his loving family at Central Washington Hospital,
BOYS PREP BASKETBALL: 12/13 Wapato 66 @ Ephrata 58
Moses Lake wrestlers finish fifth at Inland Empire tournament
SPOKANE - It wasn't the most desirable finish team, but the Chiefs had successful trip to the Inland Empire Wrestling Tournament in Spokane last weekend, finishing fifth out of 18 teams.
Company seeks 'treasure' in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE - Alex Cuevas, of Quincy, was quietly awaiting more information about a sword he says is from the World War II era.
Conviction upheld for metal thief
SPOKANE - An appellate court upheld the conviction of a man who tried to steal copper from a shop near Warden.
BOYS PREP BASKETBALL: 12/13 Naches Valley 54 @ Royal City 43
Groups gather for a Miracle on Main Street
EPHRATA - One of the first sights inside the Ephrata Recreation Center was Doreen Harb and Lousie Ingebrigton handing out free Christmas cookies to kids.
Royal's students of month named
ROYAL CITY - Royal High School counselor Marge Edwards has announced the names of the students of the month for November.
GIRLS PREP BASKETBALL: 12/13 Post Falls 64 @ Moses Lake 26
Royal may face $330,000 in reductions
ROYAL CITY - The Washington State Legislature launched a special session last week to deal with a projected budget shortfall of about $1.4 billion in 2012, and school districts are waiting to see where the ax will fall.
Monday, December 12
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE
Abbreviated Legal: LT 10 BLK 2 THIEMANS ADD. TO EPH
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AN OPEN RECORD PUBLIC HEARING WILL
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE
Abbreviated Legal: Lot 2, Block 5, WestView Heights
City of Moses Lake
International Paper submitted an application for a major
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY
The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as
Request for Qualifications for Engineering Services
The City of Moses Lake requests Statements of Qualifications
Port aims to grow Cold Train with $30 million grant
QUINCY - The Port of Quincy is asking the federal government for a $30 million grant to expand its rail, loading and unloading areas at the Cold Train facility.
The Fishin' Magician: Too much ice, not enough fishing
Anglers that enjoy fishing the Methow River may want to wait a while before planning a trip up there. The river is getting very icy. I recently fished on the Methow and the consistently very chilly overnight temperatures are causing problems. It takes until about mid day for the loose, slush ice to clear off enough to make a cast, and the shelf ice is now more and more an issue.
WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: 12/12 Eastern Oregon 55 @ EWU 68
Public Works encourages recycling electronics
EPHRATA - Grant County Solid Waste is offering four sites at which people my deliver unwanted electronics products for recycling.
BOYS PREP BASKETBALL: 12/12 Othello 61 @ Connell 26
Soap Lake girls lose to Bridgeport
SOAP LAKE - The Soap Lake High School Lady Eagles found the going rough against Bridgeport last night, losing a lopsided game to the Fillies, 49-27.
Comment sought on special transportation
WENATCHEE – A special meeting hosted by the Washington State Department of Transportation here on Jan. 11 seeks public comment on plans for special plans for access to transportation for low income, disabled, elderly and rural citizens.
MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: 12/12 Dominican (CA) 63 @ CWU 86
Royal girls have trouble in first game
ROYAL CITY - Royal High School girls coach Phil Daubel was at a loss for words after his club opened the season with a 56-8 loss against Moses Lake Christian last weekend.
Sunday, December 11
Great Clips adds Moses Lake location
MOSES LAKE - Fitting in a haircut after work is made easier at the new Moses Lake Great Clips at Penn Plaza.
Growth at the PUD
The sparkling new buildings you see at the Wanapum Dam site while traveling along Highway 243 make up an $11 million Grant County PUD construction project that was launched in October of 2010 and will be concluded in February of 2012.
Soap Lake gets by Mustangs
SOAP LAKE - Junior guard Jason Korneychuk knocked down 21 points to lead the Soap Lake Eagles to a 50-46 league win over visiting Bridgeport Thursday.
MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: 12/11 Santa Clara 55 @ WSU 93
WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: 12/11 UC Riverside 35 @ WSU 74
PUD signs new lawyers
EPHRATA - The Grant County PUD has hired the Spokane legal firm of Paine Hamblen to represent the utility in its fight against a lawsuit by home owners on Crescent Bar Island.
Cattle Producers discuss investment opportunities
RITZVILLE – One of the topics of discussion for the Cattle Producers of Washington's next meeting will be investment opportunities for non-members in the new meat processing plant at Odessa.
Royal boys start with 46-43 win
ROYAL CITY - It wasn't pretty, but it was a win, and Royal is 1-0 in high school basketball after a 46-43 victory over Moses Lake Christian last weekend.
MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: 12/11 EWU 76 @ Cal St Fullerton 91
Wahluke to seek same levy rate
MATTAWA - According to Superintendent Aaron Chavez, the Wahluke School District will seek to maintain the current rate of property taxation in its operation and maintenance levy election on Feb. 14.
Saturday, December 10
Engine 557 started as a workhorse for WWII
MOSES LAKE - During the World War II, the United States Army Transport Corps was called upon to provide a heavy freight steam locomotive for use in Europe and Africa.
Monte Holm's train heads home
MOSES LAKE - After a decades long visit to Moses Lake, a steam engine once owned by local legend Monte Holm is headed back home.
GIRLS PREP BASKETBALL: 12/10 Kamiakin 66 @ Moses Lake 46
BOYS PREP BASKETBALL: 12/10 Othello 43 @ Quincy 44
Photos of Santa and you offered
ROYAL CITY - Royal High School's TRiO Upward Bound students are offering pictures with Santa Claus on Monday, Dec. 12, from 3-8 p.m. at the Royal City Harvest Foods grocery store.
Royal Knights mat crew small but strong for the season
ROYAL CITY - The Royal High School boys wrestling program has only 22 grapplers this winter, but there is talent to make the Knights a contender for post-season success.
WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: 12/10 BYU-Hawaii 69 @ CWU 63
EDITORIAL: Gas much cheaper south of Washington
Before going on my recent drive to Denton, Texas, I took out the calculator and determined gasoline would cost about $800 round trip.
MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: 12/10 N. Idaho 83 vs BBCC 69
BOYS PREP BASKETBALL: 12/10 Moses Lake 29 @ Kamiakin 73
Howard Robert Hirschel recalls growing up with Grandpa Adam
Wilson Creek History
James McKiernan
James Michael McKiernan, 23, son of Jim and Karen McKiernan, former owners of the Snoqualmie Valley Record, died early Sunday morning, Dec. 4, in Pasco.
WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: 12/10 Quest 60 @ BBCC 78
Chiefs swim, dive drops dual meet
MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake High School swim and dive team found the waters at the Chiefs pool a bit unsettling last night as the team lost a dual meet to Richland and Hanford.
Use caution when on the ice
Ice fishing can be fun. Erect a shelter of some sort and spend the day fishing for trout, walleye, bass, perch, burbot and any other finned creature available in Columbia Basin waters.
Friday, December 9
CITY OF OTHELLO
Notice is hereby given that the City of Othello is requesting
NOTICE: ANNOUNCEMENT OF AVAILABILITY OF DRAFT PERMIT
The City of Soap Lake has applied for renewal of its State Waste
MLIRD
On December 13, 2011 between 1:00 & 8:00 p.m., electors
Request for Qualifications for Engineering Services
The City of Moses Lake requests Statements of Qualifications
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AN OPEN RECORD PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD December 20, 2011 at 11:30 a.m. in the Grant County Commissioners Hearing Room, Courthouse, Ephrata, WA regarding a request from the Sheriff's Office to increase their fees charged to the public for Civil Processes and/or Services. Any interested persons may appear regarding these matters.
Police shooting deemed justified
ROYAL CITY - The investigation into a fatal police shooting in Royal City cleared officer Rey Rodriguez from any wrongdoing.
EDITORIAL: Well water tax
If you have a well, brace for a $200 annual surcharge - meaning tax, since you have no choice but to pay it.
WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: 12/09 Portland 49 @ UW 61
Workshop planned in Mattawa
MATTAWA - Grant County Emergency Management will conduct an emergency information seminar for families here on Saturday, Dec. 12.
WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: 12/09 EWU 69 @ Gonzaga 75
Reader voting for Bill Bailey
We are faced with an important decision. The election for director of the Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District will help determine the future of our lake.
Reader endorses Bill Bailey, sites partnership
I have known Bill Bailey for many years and was a business partner with him for several years. He is an intelligent man and running for a position on the Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District (MLIRD) vacant board position. Since I did have the business experience with him, I decided to work on his campaign, as I am very confident he will properly analyze the true condition of the operation and financial condition of the MLIRD and bring that information to the tax payers. This needs to be done as there are many serious questions concerning the success of the dredging project, its cost, and confusion about other expenses. At the last board meeting, a question was asked about a $300,000 increase from $500,000 to $800,000 in only one expense category which was not answered as the information did not seem to be available. This is a major and unexplained increase. Please cast your vote in this important election for Bill Bailey and remember that you have your tax dollars riding on the outcome and your vote will really count.
BOYS PREP BASKETBALL: 12/09 Othello 54 @ Selah 42
Joel McCornack
Joel "Jerry" McCornack, 82, of Moses Lake, WA died Thursday, December 1st at his home, peacefully and surrounded by his family.
Moses Lake OKs water, sewer connections
MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake City Council approved requests for a water connection at the Port of Moses Lake and a sewer connection in the Larson housing area.
Reader backs Mick Hansen
Is anyone paying attention? The $300,000 dredge the Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District is so proud of was drug through rocks and mud so it could be removed from the lake last week. Why wasn't it removed before the lake went down? Who is in charge over there? Is anyone being held accountable for the disgraceful way our tax dollars are being spent?
Reader thinks Bailey is best for director
As a local business owner, member of the Moses Lake Planning Commission and a property owner within the Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District (MLIRD) boundaries, I encourage voters to elect Bill Bailey as Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District director. Bill's unwavering commitment and dedication to our community is evident in his service on the Moses Lake and Grant County planning commissions as well as his involvement in other community organizations. This experience would make Bill an irreplaceable asset in working with the various government agencies involved in the permitting process required to continue the restoration of our lake. Along with his civic service, Bill has successfully owned and operated two local businesses, one of which is an excavation company. This gives Bill the working knowledge needed to oversee the efficient operations of MLIRD.
Reader supports Mick Hansen for commission
I read in the newspaper where Curt Carpenter of the Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District is going to get a pay raise of $100,000 a year. With a downturned economy, what would make the board decide on such a huge pay raise? Boeing engineers in Seattle make between $81,000 and $91,000 a year. I live on the lake, so I pay for your salary and no one is worth $100,000! We need to elect Mick Hansen to the board so we have some accountability and no more rubber stamp, good old boy politics!
GIRLS PREP BASKETBALL: 12/09 Sunnyside 59 @ Moses Lake 39
Reader supports Hansen
Moses Lake is the fifth largest lake in Washington State with up to 18 miles in length and over 120 miles of shore line covering 6500 acres. The current Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District (MLIRD) budget is over $1.2 million with the support coming from the taxpayer. The current dredging project was to be complete in 2-3 years and now changed to 5 years and the sand bar may never be gone. Less than 4,000 cubic yards of sediment was removed in 2011 with the reported removal by the MLIRD at over 20,000 cubic yards. Please drive by Parker Horn on highway 17 and see what your tax dollars have purchased with very little change in the sand bar and a small pile of sediment.
Community action group claims Royal dairy polluted water
ROYAL CITY - A community action group and a large Eastern Washington dairy squared off in federal court Tuesday over allegations that the dairy violated the Clean Water Act and other environmental laws.
BOYS PREP BASKETBALL: 12/09 Sunnyside 50 @ Moses Lake 59
Reader endorses Bill Bailey
After attending more than a few Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District (MLIRD) meetings, over the past two years, we have come to several conclusions. First, the MLIRD board and staff are doing a truly amazing job of providing the users of Moses Lake with irrigation, rehabilitation and recreation. Thanks to the MLIRD our lake is the source of a secure irrigation water supply, stable rates, open and much cleaner water access, economic development, tourism income, and family and sporting recreation.
Reader concerned about wandering pitbull
I am really upset with our dog catcher. I have been having problems with a stray pitbull for three weeks already, and having my neighbor dogs invaded my fenced yard. I have a chihuahua, a 7-year-old child, and I am six months pregnant. The neighbor dogs are aggressive, and the stray dog is trying to come into my house and growls and barks at kids walking home from school. I called the sheriff about the stray dog, and was told he could do nothing about this dog because it hasn't bit anyone. He asked me to see if the dog is aggressive, I am not going to walk up to a dog, and see if it will bite. I have not let my dog go outside to use the restroom because the dogs are jumping the fence, and getting into my back yard. I thought a dog catcher's job was to pick up wandering animals. The only way they will do anything is if the dog attacks. Wouldn't you want to prevent that? I have been keeping my dog contained. I have a fenced yard for my dog, and I can't even use it. What am I suppose to do about this problem if the sheriff won't help me?
GUEST EDITORIAL: Hansen writes of forum, saving the lake
MOSES LAKE - To the people that attended the candidates' forum on Tuesday, Nov. 29, sponsored by the Moses Lake Chamber of Commerce, I want to explain my not being there.
CBSS boys roll over Thorp
MOSES LAKE - Eric Curtis pumped in 41 points and Harry Hansen added 20 to lead the Columbia Basin Secondary School (CBSS) to an 80-67 win over Thorp Tuesday.
Reader is voting for Mick Hansen
In last week's paper I read that the Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District directors extended Mr. Carpenter's contract for another five years. The first strange thing in this that his current contract does not expire for another three years! They not only extended it, but gave him quite a substantial raise to manage six or seven seasonal employees. The comment was that he hasn't received a raise in two or three years. Who has? With the economy the way it is, most people are thankful to just have a job. This pay range - $100,000 plus benefits now puts him in the same range as somebody running an entire government sector, managing hundreds of employees and responsible for millions of dollars in budget.
Christmas shopping deadline 17 days away
This is the second of a four-part series about Christmas gifts for outdoors-minded people.
Reader doesn't want to be taxed
The Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District (MLIRD) meeting on Nov. 14 was a dog and pony show. The panel spoke about how great dredging projects can be. They pointed out what everyone already knows - if and when the lake is clean, the future of Moses Lake will benefit through tourism, property values, economic growth, and quality of life. None of the district members were on the panel. No one who could answer direct questions about our dredge project.
BOYS PREP BASKETBALL: 12/09 East Valley 35 @ Quincy 62
GUEST EDITORIAL: Covey responds to Hansen about MLIRD
MOSES LAKE - Let's get right to the point. It has been said if one hears a lie long enough, they begin to believe it is the truth. To be very honest, I'm tired of the lies, half truths and misleading statements from Mick Hansen. This is simply a re-run of last year's election rhetoric.
MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: 12/09 Camosun 54 vs BBCC 97
Wahluke boys 1-1 after first weekend
MATTAWA - Most coaches would refer to a 1-1 start as so-so, but not Wahluke's Cody Marlow. He was excited.
Moses Lake talks new high school
MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake School District is looking to generate $115 million for a new high school and two elementary schools.
Donald Sharp
Donald Ben Sharp, 57, longtime Moses Lake resident died in Samaritan Hospital Sunday, November 27, 2011. Don was born September 22, 1954 in Landstühl, Germany to Basil B. and Lillian (Therhune) Sharp.
Readers like Bailey for director
We wish to express our support for Bill Bailey as the new director of the Moses Lake irrigation district.
WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: 12/09 Edmonds 27 @ BBCC 82
BOYS PREP BASKETBALL: 12/09 Liberty Christian 57 @ Warden 50
Fairground manager candidates interviewed
EPHRATA - The Grant County commissioners are interviewing five candidates for the fairgrounds manager position.
Reader likes Mick Hansen for director
People owning a parcel of land in the Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District have a unique opportunity. This opportunity is not just to cast a vote, but to have our votes guarded and protected in a way that in the United States we have come to expect and demand. Unfortunately, this has not been the case for the MLIRD. We now have a new system designed to have an election that will be assured that the voters will decide the election!
Reader likes Bailey for commission
Our lake is vital, not only to the citizens of our community, but also to the families that come from out of the area to enjoy the great things that it has to offer. This is why we need to lean forward and continue with the dredging and revitalization project that is already in place. We have too much invested to quit now.
Reader wants to see Bailey as commissioner
I am writing this letter in support of Bill Bailey as Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District (MLIRD) director. I have enjoyed a variety of aquatic activities on Moses Lake since 1975. I have followed closely the work of the MLIRD and have observed many positive changes in the quality of the lake, especially in recent years.
Reader thinks ballot process is too complex
I went to the Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District office to apply for an absentee ballot.
Reader backs Bailey
I am in support of Bill Bailey's bid to be elected to the Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District board of directors. I have owned property and lived on the lake since 1984. I have witnessed the positive changes that Curt Carpenter and his staff have made to the quality of our lake under the direction of the present and past board members. I believe that Bill Bailey will continue the established agenda of the MLIRD board of directors.
Reader supports Bill Bailey
This letter is for the people eligible to vote in the upcoming Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District (MLIRD) election on Dec. 13.
Reader endorses Bill Bailey
I would like to express my support for Bill Bailey in the upcoming election for Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District. I've known Bill for more than 30 years and have always known him to be straightforward and up-front in his dealings. He is an independent thinker who will listen to the constituency and will formulate positions based on fact.
Reader supports Mick Hansen
Will Rogers said, "It is not that I don't choose to run, I won't run no matter how badly the country needs a comedian at the time." If the colossal screw-ups at the irrigation district are ceasing to be funny, you can't fault their timing. Consider the beached whale caper with the dredge. They did it to themselves! Remember, the district controls the lake level. So, after dredging a hole just big enough to sink the dredge, they let the water out, leaving the dredge mired in its own muck. The dredge doesn't drive, it doesn't walk, it floats, or did; then presto, no lake.
Reader proud of son, team
A few weeks ago I attended the Soap Lake sports banquet for my son who plays on the varsity football team. As the whole team stood up in front I sat there not only as a proud parent but also as a proud fan of every young man up there. Each one of those players should be proud of what they accomplished as a team and also what they contributed as an individual. These young men have the biggest hearts and drive that I have seen in a long time. So if you see one of these players please congratulate them on a job well done as they deserve it. So to all players and your coach from my family, congratulations and thank you for showing us what dedication and hard work can do.
Grant PUD customers help Share the Warmth
MOSES LAKE - Grant County PUD customers gave more than $38,000 to help fellow residents pay their electric bills this year.
GIRLS PREP BASKETBALL: 12/09 Grandview 51 @ Ephrata 53
Reader endorses Mick Hansen
MLIRD rate payers, we are faced with a difficult choice of selections - one of two candidates for a new board member to represent our interest for the management and operation of the Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District.
EDITORIAL: Obama makes it clear
Transparent government is necessary for an honest government.
The Fishin' Magician: Waiting for the ice
Rollie Schmitten and I traveled to Carlton, on the Methow River and met Keith Roe earlier this week. We used the parking area at the launch site and set up shop to tape a session for the new television show. The skies were clear, no wind at all, and a brisk 18 degrees.
Reader wants remembrance day honored
Gov. Christine Gregoire has proclaimed Dec. 7 as Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day to honor those who were killed or wounded on that fateful day in 1941, with all state and federal office buildings to lower the flags to half staff.
Reader upset by WSU coach's salary
So help me understand.
Leon Gordon Sr.
Leon Gordon, Sr., 84, Centralia resident and former longtime Moses Lake resident passed away Friday, December 2, 2011 at Sharon Care Center in Centralia, Washington. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, December 9, 2011 at Kayser's Chapel. Burial will be at Pioneer Memorial Gardens. Please sign the online guestbook or leave a note for the family at www.kayserschapel.com Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel & Crematory, Moses Lake. Leon was born on June 21, 1927 in Norphlet, Arkansas son of the late Gus and Mary Lou (Reedy) Gordon. He was raised in Louisiana. Leon retired from American National Can in 1989 in Kent, Washington and moved with his wife, Clara, to Moses Lake. Clara passed away in 2004 and Leon continued to live in Moses Lake until 2005. He has resided in California and Centralia.
Reader asks about county commissioner
In regards to the Nov. 15 Associated Press (AP) article "Community group claims dairy polluted water," I would like to direct your and your readers' attention to a Seattle Times article from 2004 titled "Farmers put up stink over stench."
Royal leads SCAC in academic testing
ROYAL CITY - Royal High School was the runaway leader in basic skills testing last spring among members of the South Central 1A Athletic Conference.
WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: 12/09 BYU-Hawaii 70 @ CWU 85
Reader, former director supports Hansen
This is what I don't like. Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District (MLIRD) has a permit for 5 years in order to remove the silt east of the Alder Street fill using a dredge. For the last year management claims the project is on schedule and working as planned. That would make you believe 1/5th of the silt has been removed. I challenge you to stand on Alder Street fill and look east, what do you see? A larger lake and island 1/5 the size it was last year? Doesn't look like it to me. The dredge is not working as planned and something needs to be done to either get it working properly or other options need to be looked at.
Reader finds flaw in Associated Press story
A recent Associated Press story you published talks about how some in the livestock industry want to change the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). They think it will drive down the price of corn used as feed. As a corn farmer, I see the value of the ethanol industry. It's not good just for farmers like me, but it helps rural economies, energy independence and the environment.
BOYS PREP BASKETBALL: 12/09 Zillah 58 @ Royal City 38
Readers encourage people to vote
Please Moses Lake when is enough enough? I am writing in regards to the Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District election. The district employs five maybe six full time people. They maintain a 6,000 acre lake, a 100 acre park, a dam, and a pump station, along with who know what else. These are not people sitting around doing nothing. They have families and are a part of our community.
Thursday, December 8
Revised Notice of Public Hearing
Notice is hereby given that Grant County has postponed
LEGAL NOTICE
Effective 12/1/2011, Soap Lake Family Medicine has closed. Refills addressed thru 12/31/11. Call your pharmacy. Pls allow 72 hrs for refills.
NOTICE OF BOARD MEETING
Notice is hereby given that the regularly scheduled meeting for
LEGAL NOTICE
The annual Priest Rapids Dock & Grain Director's meeting will be held on December 15th at 11:30 a.m. at the Grainery; 101 E Street; Quincy. The public is welcome to attend.
Moving On
Locomotive 557, a steam engine once owned by local legend Monty Holm, will move across West Broadway Avenue onto private property Thursday afternoon. This is the first leg of a journey that will take the engine to Whittier, Alaska, where it will be restored after spending the past 56 years in Moses Lake. See Friday's Columbia Basin Herald for the full story.
Moses Lake girls loses to Hermiston
MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake High School girls basketball team took one on the chin last night, dropping a non-league contest to Hermiston at home, 61-45.
Othello reviews streets, traffic
OTHELLO - Othello will install new signs and hopes to conduct a traffic study after resident Bob Cox raised concerns about two areas of the city.
MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: 12/08 Linfield 54 @ EWU 104
CBSS girls basketball beats Kahlotus
MOSES LAKE - Crystal Lloyd knocked down 17 points, and Amber Lloyd added 14 to lead the Lady Phoenix to a 45-32 win at home over the Koyotes Tuesday.
Comment sought on transportation
WENATCHEE - A special meeting hosted by the Washington State Department of Transportation here on Jan. 11 seeks public comment on plans for special plans for access to transportation for low income, disabled, elderly and rural citizens.
Columbia Basin Walleye Club fishing for funding
MOSES LAKE - Aside from ice fishermen, most Moses Lake fishing enthusiasts are laying low this time of year.
Man sentenced for fifth DUI
EPHRATA - A man is serving nearly two years in prison for his fifth driving under the influence conviction.
Mary Randall
Mary A. Randall was born September 29, 1951 and passed from a short battle with cancer on December 3, 2011. She leaves behind her husband of 42 years, Rex, her three sons, Max, Jason, Rex Jr., her brother Bobby Rumsey and wife Karen. Four grandchildren, many nieces and nephews. Mary came to Moses Lake from Prosser, Wash. in 1970, working at Carnation/Simplot for 32 years, where she made many good friends. As per her wishes no service will be held. Please send notes and letters to 521 N. Central, Moses Lake, WA.
BOYS PREP BASKETBALL: 12/08 Granger 84 @ Royal City 52
Big Bend receives funding for degree completion
MOSES LAKE - Big Bend Community College is one of nine colleges nationwide to receive funding to help students graduate.
Annual Royal High football banquet on Dec. 12
ROYAL CITY - The Royal High football team, which had another in a long string of state playoff years, will have its annual awards banquet on Monday, Dec. 12.
Wednesday, December 7
Notice of Rescheduled Public Hearing
Date of Notice: December 7, 2011
Notice of Application and Proposed DNS
December 7, 2011
SEPA RULES
RCW 197-11-970
Grant PUD extends budget comment period
EPHRATA - An unexpected power sale at Grant County PUD may change the district's proposed budget of $498 million to $510 million due increased costs and revenues associated with the transaction.
Still time to give at the Giving Tree
ROYAL CITY - If the Christmas spirit is moving you to do something special but you can't figure out what it is, Red Rock Elementary School's Rich Gregoire has a suggestion.
Dance studio performs 'The Nutcracker'
MOSES LAKE - Today's Generation Dance Studio is ushering in the holiday spirit with "The Nutcracker" ballet.
MLCA boys lose two preseason games
MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake Christian Academy boys basketball team found the going rough to start the season as the team dropped two close games over the weekend.
Reader: Occupiers don't hate America
In your editorial 3-4 weeks ago, you stated that the occupy folks hated America.
The Fishin' Magician: Now on cable television!
I should have some great current information on fishing the Methow River for you. I am busy shooting video for the new cable television show and have lined up a couple of trips with a couple of people that really know their stuff when it comes to fishing the Methow.
Wahluke Warriors claim two titles at Davis Invite
MATTAWA - Ricardo Silverio and Alberto Cruz claimed titles at 182 and 220 pounds to highlight a fine day for Wahluke wrestling at the Davis Invitational Tournament on Saturday.
Unemployment rises slightly in Grant County
MOSES LAKE - Grant County's unemployment rose by one-tenth of a percent in October to 7.8 percent.
MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: 12/07 WSU 66 @ Idaho 64
Ephrata celebrates Miracle on Main Street
EPHRATA - A fun run, family dance, parade and bake sale are part of Saturday's Miracle on Main Street event in downtown Ephrata.
Moses Lake talks of giving $25,000 to MLBA
MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake Business Association (MLBA) requested the city take over future maintenance of flower pots downtown.
GUEST EDITORIAL: Lessons from Canada
Just about the time the Congressional "Super Committee" declared failure, our national debt clock rolled past $15 trillion. Even as the discussions, co-chaired by Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., ground to a halt and Congress left the Capitol for Thanksgiving, the debt clock kept ticking.
Allison Brower
Allison (Al) Brower, 80, passed from this life on November 30, 2011 in Ellensburg, Washington. Al was born September 26, 1931 in Seattle, WA to Allison C. and Marie (Kueckenberg) Brower.
Gang member convicted of threatening witness
EPHRATA - A Royal City gang member will serve time in prison for intimidating a man who saw Jose Nieves shoot at a police officer.
Calendar Dec 7-13
EDITORIAL: Gas much cheaper south of Washington
Before going on my recent drive to Denton, Texas, I took out the calculator and determined gasoline would cost about $800 round trip.
Reader says the 99 percent is at fault
Wall Street occupiers are blaming corporations for everything, but is it the corporations or the occupiers who are to blame?
Tuesday, December 6
LEGAL NOTICE
Consolidated Disposal Services, Inc. has filed a request with
LEGAL NOTICE
A Resolution of the Grant County Public Hospital District No. 5
City of Moses Lake
Debbie Dunlap submitted an application for a Substantial
LEGAL NOTICE
GRANT COUNTY PUBLIC HOSPITAL DISTRICT NO. 5
LEGAL NOTICE
The annual Priest Rapids Dock & Grain Director's meeting will be held on December 15th at 11:30 a.m. at the Grainery; 101 E Street; Quincy. The public is welcome to attend.
LEGAL NOTICE
Dear Commercial Customer: November 30, 2011 Consolidated
LEGAL NOTICE
Dear Commercial Customer: November 30, 2011 Consolidated
Big Bend receives funding for degree completion
MOSES LAKE - Big Bend Community College is one of nine colleges nationwide to receive funding to help students graduate.
LEGAL NOTICE
Consolidated Disposal Services, Inc. has filed a request with
BBCC women take two, drop one
BELLEVUE - The Big Bend Community College (BBCC) Lady Vikings took two of three games at the Bellevue Classic Tournament in last weekend's round ball action.
Floch Memorial Games to be held at BBCC
MOSES LAKE- Odessa/Harrington's boys and girls basketball teams get to be the home team while playing in Big Bend Community College gym during the Ryan Floch Memorial Basketball Games Dec. 13.
Moses Lake basketball beats Pasco
MOSES LAKE - Four players scored in double figures as the Chiefs got past Pasco in a nailer biter, 58-54 at home Friday night.
MLHS girls beat Pasco
PASCO - The Moses Lake girls basketball team hit the road Saturday to take on Pasco and found little resistance from the Bulldogs, beating the team 54-28.
Nordt chosen as Grant PUD CFO
EPHRATA - Starting today, Grant PUD Director of Power Management Kevin Nordt takes on more duties as the district's new chief financial officer.
GIRLS PREP BASKETBALL: 12/06 Hermiston 61 @ Moses Lake 45
MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: 12/06 UW 77 vs Marquette 79
Lions top Eagles
MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake Christian Academy (MLCA) girls basketball team edged St. John-Endicott 46-41 on the Lions home court Friday.
Moses Lake doubles health district payment
MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake doubled the city's payment to the Grant County Health District next year, resulting in an annual contribution of about $40,700.
Motorcycle groups gather toys for kids
MOSES LAKE - Leather-clad bikers gathered in Moses Lake pleading for toys.
MLCA girls basketball take two games over weekend
ROYAL CITY - The Moses Lake Christian Academy (MLCA) girls basketball team hit the road Saturday to take on the Royal and found little resistance from the Knights in a 58-6 rout.
ACH football second at state
TACOMA - The Almira/Coulee-Hartline (ACH) Warriors left everything they had out on the field at the Gridiron Classic Friday, but unfortunately their efforts came up short as team lost to Neah Bay 36-28.
Animals hoping for homes
EPHRATA - Roughly 10 to 20 photos of dogs and cats are going to be hanging from a tree in the window of an Ephrata pet shop.
Pedestrian injured in hit and run on Knolls Vista
MOSES LAKE - A driver allegedly sped off after hitting a 23-year-old Moses Lake woman walking in a crosswalk.
Lillie Nuss
Lillie Nuss, 94, longtime resident of Moses Lake, passed away peacefully in her home on Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2011.
Marcelino Delarosa
Marcelino Jr. Delarosa III was born August 28, 1968 in Moses Lake, WA. He passed away November 23, 2011 in Seattle, WA. Marcelino was a loving husband, father and brother. He had a passion for music, cars and sports. He was also a very accomplished boxer. He loved his family very much and was the rock that kept his family going.
Monday, December 5
Notice of Application & Public Hearing
Notice is hereby given that a Preliminary Plat application and
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE
L2 Sandberg SP. Notice of Trustee's Sale Pursuant to the Revised
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Sealed bids will be received by the Public Utility District No.
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE
Abbreviated Legal: Lot 3, Dahlia Replat No. 2, Vol 10 of Plats,
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE
Lot 5 Blk 2 Stuckey 1st Add to Ephrata Notice of Trustee's Sale
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE
Abbreviated Legal: LOT 5, LAKESHORES WEST MAJOR PLAT Notice of
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY
The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as
Phones Plus wraps up first week
MOSES LAKE - The new Phones Plus store in Moses Lake wrapped up its first week of sales this week at the former Arctic Circle on South Pioneer Way.
Wahluke will need shooting, quickness in boys basketball
MATTAWA - Coach Cody Marlow has six varsity members returning from last year's Wahluke boys basketball team, but there isn't much height among them.
The Fishin' Magician: Opportunities at Roses Lake
I was invited to go along on a trip to Rufus Woods with Anton Jones of Darrell and Dads Family Guide Service, but I have so much on my plate this week I had to decline. Too bad, too, Jones is catching good numbers of triploids at Rufus. He suggests that boating anglers first try their luck at Pump 1, which is on the west shore of the reservoir a couple of miles above the dam.
MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: 01/05 WSU 62 @ Utah 60
CBSS boys basketball drop first game
WENATCHEE - The Columbia Basin Secondary boys basketball team took one on the chin Tuesday evening, losing a pre-season game on the road to Cascade Christian 83-45.
No rate increase for workers' comp in 2012
OLYMPIA - Business groups are guardedly praising Gov. Chris Gregoire's announcement of no overall increase in workers' compensation insurance premiums next year.
ECRET: Boeing study did little good
MOSES LAKE - A Moses Lake council member voiced his disappointment in an aerospace competitiveness study meant to help the city land Boeing's next assembly line.
Elizabeth Kimmel
Sunday, December 4
Rotary Club hears about health care
MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake Rotary club welcomed the administrators of three Grant County health care providers Wednesday for a panel discussion on health care.
Chiefs swim, dive teams take first meet of season
MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake boys swim and dive team made a big splash in the first regular season meet of the year, winning handily over the visiting swimmers from Wenatchee and Eastmont. The Chiefs earned top honors with 341 points. The Panthers came in second with a team score of 253, and the Wildcats brought up the rear with 198 points.
WTH Custom features barrier free bathrooms
MOSES LAKE - Barrier-free showers and bathtubs made by a nationally-known Idaho company are offered at Moses Lake's WTH Custom.
WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: 12/04 Long Beach St 46 @ UW 80
Moses Lake buses in three crashes
MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake school buses were involved in three fender-benders this week, none of which resulted in injuries.
MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: 12/04 Long Beach St 46 @ UW 80
Saturday, December 3
Renton chosen for new 737 MAX
SPOKANE - Ending months of speculation, Boeing announced it will base future production of the new 737 MAX aircraft in Renton.
Wahluke expects better results
MATTAWA - Wahluke High School wrestling coach Russell Kovalenko is expecting a better year than last year, when one boy qualified for state.
WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: 12/03 CWU 50 @ St Martin's 57
Elizabeth Wilson
Elizabeth Anne (Gibson) Wilson passed away peacefully Saturday, November 26, 2011 surrounded by her loving family and holding the hand of her sweet husband of 53 years. Elizabeth was born on August 6, 1933 in Walla Walla Washington to parents Charles and Karen (Krogh) Gibson. Elizabeth was a tiny baby, weighing only 2 lbs. at birth, and she left this life the same way she entered it; tiny and tough! Her family moved from Walla Walla to Spokane, then Seattle and eventually settled in Yakima, WA when Elizabeth was 11. She attended Franklin Jr. High and graduated from Yakima High School in 1951. Elizabeth went on to earn a teaching degree in 1955 from Whitman College in Walla Walla and was a member of the Delta Delta Delta sorority and remained a lifelong member. After college, she taught 2nd grade in both Richland and Yakima.
BOYS PREP BASKETBALL: 12/03 Ephrata 50 @ Toppenish 67
WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: 12/03 EWU 72 vs Arkansas St 51
MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: 12/03 EWU 49 @ WSU 75
MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: 12/03 Linfield 54 vs BBCC 107
GIRLS PREP BASKETBALL: 12/03 Ephrata 57 @ Toppenish 44
Plan now for wildlife viewing, Christmas Bird Count
A favorite family-oriented outdoor activity is wildlife watching. A favorite annual trip for my wife, Garnet, and me is a trip to Steamboat Rock State Park for this very reason.
GIRLS PREP BASKETBALL: 12/03 Moses Lake 54 @ Pasco 28
Ed Harvill's home in Ephrata grew as he did
Columbia Basin history
MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: 12/03 St Martin's 61 @ CWU 76
Fresh News from MarDon: Waterfowl and deer at Potholes
MARDON RESORT - The Potholes Recreation Area has numerous outdoor resources. Including hunting for waterfowl, upland game and incredible mule deer in the Desert and Desert A Units.
BOYS PREP BASKETBALL: 12/03 Pasco 54 @ Moses Lake 58
Moses Lake wrestling beats Richland
MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake Chiefs wrestling team got off on the right foot with a big win against Richland at Moses Lake High School last night. The Chiefs had little trouble with the visiting squad, winning eight of 14 matches to beat the Bombers 47-27.
Friday, December 2
Notice of Application Proposed SEPA DNS
Notice is hereby given that a SEPA Checklist was received by
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AN OPEN RECORD PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD December 20, 2011 at 11:30 a.m. in the Grant County Commissioners Hearing Room, Courthouse, Ephrata, WA regarding a request from the Sheriff's Office to increase their fees charged to the public for Civil Processes and/or Services. Any interested persons may appear regarding these matters.
MLIRD
On December 13, 2011 between 1:00 & 8:00 p.m., electors
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON
IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF WALLA WALLA
Notice of Application & Proposed MDNS
Notice is hereby given that a JARPA (Shoreline Substantial
SUMMARY PUBLICATION
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OTHELLO
They really mean family at the Tijuana restaurant
QUINCY - Most restaurants that employ the word "family" in their name are implying that theirs is a good place for a sit down family meal, but "family" means even more at Quincy's Tijuana.
Lighting up the Christmas season
MOSES LAKE - Gerald Curran's seasonal tradition takes a lot of time and energy, but his efforts drench the night in holiday cheer.
Royal's Pillsbury lady planning new eatery
ROYAL CITY - Susie Littlewood, the payroll officer for the Royal School District since 2008, has set the wheels in motion for a new deli cafe in Royal City in January.
MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: 12/02 UW 73 @ Nevada 76
Reader thanks trooper
I got a call at 06:30 this morning. My wife was on I-90 with a flat on one of her new studded tires. I was getting ready to leave on the rescue mission, when I got a text that the spare was flat, also.
Reader agrees with editorial
Nice editorial about budgets. It's the best idea yet. Too bad the people depending on government paychecks won't let it happen. They will start arguing about how their agency or organization that relies on state money is so important that they need all of the their budget. If they don't have a target for a larger cut to leave them alone, they will attack your idea or the Columbia Basin Herald.
GIRLS PREP BASKETBALL: 12/02 Moses Lake 43 @ Hanford 57
Newspaper thanked for help
On behalf of Samaritan Healthcare, please allow me to take this opportunity to thank you for your participation in the 11th annual Samaritan Healthcare Turkey Drive to benefit the Moses Lake Food Bank.
EDITORIAL: Super committee?
We can't say we're surprised by the failure of Congress' so-called super committee to come up with at least $1.2 trillion in deficit reductions. But we are disappointed. There is no joy in having Congress live down to our expectations yet again.
Reader grateful for police efforts
I am writing to express my appreciation for the diligence, cooperation and success of the combined efforts of Grant County sheriff's deputies and Moses Lake police in reporting, investigating, patrolling, apprehending and detaining a suspect in the most recent incident I reported. Thank you guys. You know who you are. Wishing all our law enforcement personnel a safe and joyful holiday season.
WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: 12/02 San Diego St 50 @ WSU 65
EDITORIAL: Picking losers
A common mantra during the debates about bailing out the financial industry and Detroit automakers was that the federal government was "picking winners and losers," with the recipients of Washington's cash being the winners.
Alice Walker
Alice Bergeson Walker, 97, a well-loved and loving wife, mother, grandmother, great- and great-great-grandmother, sister and friend, passed away on November 25, 2011.
GUEST EDITORIAL: SMALL BUSINESSES: 'Count us out governor'
SEATTLE - A special session of the Washington Legislature opened Nov.r 28 for the purpose of finding some big-dollar, Christmas gift cards to plug the expected deficit in the state budget. Shortly before, the big boys, Boeing, Microsoft, and the association that represents them all, gathered under Gov. Chris Gregoire's window to sing her lovely carols of understanding and cooperation.
No taxation without representation
MOSES LAKE - As a resident business owner, tax payer, employer and longtime volunteer on many local boards, I see obvious reasons and many subtle cost-benefits of having a clean and healthy lake at the center of our community. Our homes, businesses and property values are obviously at stake. Without Moses Lake, I doubt many of us would choose to live here. I once took the lake for granted, assuming it was "natural" rather than a lake "managed" mainly for irrigation. Shortly after landing a job here in 1975, I realized Moses Lake was slowly dying from a complex set of natural and human conditions. Today our lake is recovering due to a wise board decision over 40 years go to add "rehabilition" to the irrigation district mission. We simply cannot afford to short-change the lake now. Thank you Clint Connelly, Huck Fuller and Edward Hull.
Lealon Younger
Lealon Eugene "Pete" Younger, 78, longtime Moses Lake resident passed away on Tuesday, November 29, 2011 after a long battle with cancer. Lealon was born March 29, 1933 in Clinton, Oklahoma to Joseph and Laura (Sessions) Younger.
MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: 12/02 Mt Hood 65 vs BBCC 68
WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: 12/02 EWU 43 @ Arizona St 74
GIRLS PREP BASKETBALL: 12/02 Okanogan 62 @ Ephrata 42
Reader wants military history remembered
I am well aware that the president and several more people do not want the subject of freedom won by the military taught in school.
Reader endorses Bill Bailey
Bill Bailey is the right man for the job! Please, join me and cast your vote for a true leader on Dec. 13. Having attended several board meetings of the Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District I feel that I have a good sense of the direction and purpose of that body. The work they've accomplished, over the last three years, has been extraordinary, for which the community should feel very fortunate. This group of people has a true sense of commitment to the community by improving the water quality of our largest, single asset, "the lake". This asset brings more tourism dollars and helps to bolster the property values of surrounding residents than any other entity within our county. Moses Lake is a destination resort for thousands of people in our region. Let's keep this momentum going by electing another forward thinker, a man with vision, Bill Bailey.
BOYS PREP BASKETBALL: 12/02 Moses Lake 43 @ Hanford 57
Bill Bailey is the choice of this reader
I am writing this letter in support of Bill Bailey for the director of the Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District. Bill has been involved with the district for years and knows its mission. He has confidence with the current staff and appreciates the hard work that they do. Bill knows the construction business and was contracted to do work for the district years ago. That work required the removal of silt from sections of the lake. Using machinery silt was removed from Marina, Montlake, Laguna and Goose Ridge. This activity was brought to a halt by several governmental agencies including DOE. Since then the MLIRD has worked closely with these agencies, received permits and started again the removal of lake sediments using a dredge. This is working and will work even better next year. Bill supports this dredging and has ideas how to make it even more productive. His highest goal is the improvement of our lake, and he does not have any axes to grind or a personal agenda. When he tells you he will do something, he will. He is a person you can count on. Please vote for Bill Bailey on Dec. 13 and elect him director of the MLIRD.
Public Works encourages the recycling of electronics
EPHRATA - Grant County Solid Waste is offering four sites at which people my deliver unwanted electronics products for recycling.
GUEST EDITORIAL: Concerns about Grant PUD rates, budget
MOSES LAKE - With the up coming 2012 Grant County PUD budget some observations of the PUD should be made. Grant County is very fortunate for the foresight that a handful of people had back in the 1950's that formed and created the PUD we have today. To keep the PUD as it was originally intended, to serve the people with low cost power and be responsive to the needs of the citizens requires much effort and perseverance on the part of the commission.
The Fishin' Magician: Steelhead on The Rocks
I jumped on board Shane Magnuson's boat to do some video on steelhead fishing for the new television show the other day, and had a blast. His two clients I had fished with before, down at Drano Lake. Bob Hall and Pete Flones sure picked a good time to come over from the west side to some steelheading. The first day they hooked 20 fish, got 12 to the boat and had five hatchery fish in the mix. On the second day, when I was on board they hooked 16, got 13 to the boat and there were six keepers. You see I got to get my limit when they were done.
EDITORIAL: One step forward
When gridlock keeps you from moving forward, be careful not to slip back.
Christmas 25 days away: enjoy the shopping
This is the first of a four-part series about Christmas gifts for outdoors-minded people.
Christmas music season begins at the George Community Hall
GEORGE - The Christmas music season will begin this weekend at the George Community Hall.
Reader concerned about involvement
In regards to the Nov 15th AP article “Community group claims dairy polluted water”, I would like to direct your and your readers attention to a Seattle Times article from 2004 titled “Farmers put up stink over stench”.
Masquers gets in Christmas spirit
SOAP LAKE - Masquers Theater is getting in the holiday spirit with two upcoming productions.
Reader appreciates apology
I was asked by city council member Karen Liebrecht if I could come to the Nov. 8 city council meeting. It was a very friendly and gracious phone call and she explained why she hoped I would come. She is a small business owner and because I admire her for many reasons, I agreed to attend. At the council meeting, when it came her turn to comment on non-agenda items, she spoke as to why she had asked me to be there. She said that she owed me an apology for failing to speak in my defense at a prior council meeting. There had been an uncharacteristic outburt of temper by a council member who threatened to have me removed from the building. When she finished, I asked if I could speak. A one word answer came from our mayor, Jon Lane. He just said, "Briefly." I thanked her and told her I surely didn't think she had failed me. With barely two years of council experience, it was not her place to apologize for another councilmember's tantrum. Especially since several week had passed with no apology from him.
From gun law to property protection
MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake police offered tips and answered questions on a range of personal safety and home security issues.
Reader supports Bill Bailey
Choose wisely!
GUEST EDITORIAL: Farm Bills benefit more people than farmers
SPOKANE - Among many other pieces of legislation, Congress is debating the Farm Bill. Most of us don't farm but most of us should care about this legislation that comes before Congress every five years or so. Why should we care? Because we all eat. Because agriculture is responsible for one out of every 12 jobs in America. Because agriculture contributes positively to America's trade balance and is a major part of Washington's exports. Because about 35 percent of Washington state is agricultural land and its management affects water and air quality for everyone. Because a large part of America and Washington is rural.
Reader disagrees with editorial
The Columbia Basin Herald fell into a common and comfortable trap trying to convince us that the Super Committee or our state government has a "simple and fair" solution to its current budget crisis (CBH Editorial, November 25). Besides its proposal that a single, across the board cut will eliminate the deficit, the opinion digs itself in further by stating that "This approach is easier for an agency to make and prevents the total loss of any service." Yikes.
MLIRD forum yields one candidate
MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake residents gathered at Frontier Middle School for the Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District's candidate forum.
BOYS PREP BASKETBALL: 12/02 Okanogan 62 @ Ephrata 59
Thursday, December 1
Ordinance No. 2634
An ordinance adopting the budget for the City of Moses Lake, Washington for the year of 2012
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Sealed bids will be received by the City of Moses Lake at the
Ordinance No. 2635
An ordinance amending Chapter 2.46 of the Moses Lake Municipal
City of Moses Lake
Paul Harrington submitted an application for a Site Plan Review
LEGAL NOTICE
The Grant County Board of Health will hold a public hearing in the Public Works meeting room at 124 Enterprise St. SE in Ephrata on Wednesday, December 14, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. The purpose of the hearing will be to adopt Ordinance 2011-2, the 2012 budget. Anyone wishing to comment regarding this matter should appear at the meeting.
Boys swim and dive team ready for season
MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake boys swim and dive team graduated eight seniors from last year's team that finished 6-2 in the Columbia Basin Big Nine conference.
$177,000 for new park path
MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake City Council weighed whether the benefits of a proposed hard surface pathway at McCosh Park would outweigh the project's estimated cost.
Tour of Rome, Greece "breathtaking"
ROYAL CITY - If you missed the November sign-up day for the 2013 Royal City educational tour of Europe, don't fret.
Two injured in crash near Coulee City
COULEE CITY - Two people were injured in a crash on state Route 17, about 7 miles North of Coulee City.
No state fines in dredge sinking
MOSES LAKE - The state Department of Ecology isn't fining the Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District in the sinking of the district's 40-foot dredge barge.
Savoie pleads not guilty to murder
EPHRATA - Evan D. Savoie pleaded not guilty Tuesday to the 2003 death of Craig Sorger.
Royal girls have improved, basketball coach says
ROYAL CITY - He's not predicting how much, but Royal girls basketball coach Phil Daubel says his team will be improved this year.
Martha McGough
Martha J. McGough, 79, longtime Moses Lake resident passed away Monday, Nov. 28, 2011 at LakeRidge Care Center. Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10 a.m., Friday, Dec. 2, 2011 at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, Moses Lake. Please sign the online guestbook or leave a note for the family at www.kayserschapel.com Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel & Crematory.
Christmas music season begins at the George Community Hall
GEORGE - The Christmas music season will begin this weekend at the George Community Hall.
Slim Denney
Slim Denney, 70, Moses Lake resident since 1982 passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2011 at home after a long illness. No services will be held per his request.
Police assist FBI
MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake Tactical Response Team assisted the FBI in the arrest of a suspect in connection with several armed robberies.
'Movember' highlights men's health issues
MOSES LAKE - A handful of Moses Lake firefighters sprouted mustaches over the past month as part of a campaign to fight cancers that primarily affect men.
