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Trailer camping hints requested for upcoming articles

A couple of years ago, a series of trailer camping tips were offered in the Columbia Basin Herald. A reader called and offered a few more tips, but I was busy at the time and was to call him back. In the meantime, I lost his telephone number.

Vikings streak into playoffs; Big Bend women finish strong

MOSES LAKE - If the number 13 could be any sweeter or luckier it may be the case when applied to the Big Bend Vikings men's basketball team.

New signs aimed at preventing collisions

EPHRATA - Grant County Public Works put in larger stop signs after two fatal collisions at an intersection near Moses Lake.

Moses Lake council goes on retreat

MOSES LAKE - Public participation is encouraged during the Moses Lake City Council retreat today and tomorrow.

Job fair held at Columbia Basin Secondary School

MOSES LAKE - Macayla Tudor, 18, knew she wanted to become an emergency room nurse.

Columbia Basin Hospital bans tobacco

EPHRATA - The Columbia Basin Hospital is banning tobacco use on the facility's property beginning Tuesday.

Fairchild helps Moses Lake mini mart

MOSES LAKE - The arrival of Fairchild Air Force Base airmen to Moses Lake helped a new mini mart surpass its sales expectations quickly.

Fishing opener Tuesday, Martha and Caliche lakes are good bets

The weather, it all depends upon the weather.

Frederick (Fred) C. Danz

April 29, 1941 ~ February 19, 2011

Fishin' Magician

Marion C. Spence

Marion C. Spence was born on March 12, 1918 in Omaha, Nebraska to immigrant parents Simon B. Epstein and Adele Marcus Epstein. She died at the age of nearly 93. Marion was born the year that 6% of the world's population died during an influenza epidemic and as World War 1 was winding down. Her family moved to southern California when she was a young girl. She has seen many changes in the world during her lifetime. Marion was a "City Girl" most of her life until she moved to Royal City nearly 10 years ago to live with her daughter and son in law, Dwain and Marilyn Forester. Marion married her husband, James William Spence, during the depths of the depression. He preceded her death in 1979. She is survived by her children, afore mentioned daughter Marilyn, Donna Johnson of Star Idaho and James William Spence Jr of Redding, California, and her brother Elliott Epstein of San Jose, California. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother Jay S. Estern. She has 12 grandchildren and a great many great and great great grandchildren. Marion was a stay at home mom, a Brownie and Girl Scout leader and community volunteer until both girls married within one month of each other in 1959. She then went to work and worked until her retirement form the Social Security Administration at age 68. 

Wenatchee Wild hockey players visit Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE - The Wenatchee Wild invite the public to come and skate at the Moses Lake ice rink on Saturday.

Senate approves new Grant County judge

EPHRATA - A bill adding a third Grant County District Court judge passed the state senate.

Moses Lake to host rural communities conference

MOSES LAKE - A rural communities conference is set for March 18-19, at Big Bend Community College, in Moses Lake. 

Mega Auto Sounds opens in Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE - Mega Auto Sounds owner Nick Lutierrez says Moses Lake's growth is the reason he opened a new location at 2209 W. Broadway Ave.

FOUR PEOPLE ARRESTED IN QUINCY RAID

QUINCY - Four people were arrested during a raid on a home about five miles outside of Quincy Wednesday.

CHIEFS ATHLETICS WARNS OF ADVERTISING SCAMS

MOSES LAKE - It has come to the Moses Lake School District's attention that there is a company or two using the Chief name to sell advertising on 'rally towels,' 'sport bottles,' or perhaps other paraphernalia without authorization.  

GRANT COUNTY PUD

Be quick! Close the barn door! Our wonderful hydropower might get rustled by a foreign mega-corporation. What will we do? What should we do? Should we just promise to provide all the cheap electricity the large industrial corporation wants? They say they need huge amounts of our cheap electricity to provide good union jobs and local tax dollars. (Foreign owned companies don't pay U.S. income tax do they?) Are local jobs and taxes the two most important factors determining the price and allocation of our hydropower? Can we give one mega-corporation a sweetheart deal and then deny the same arrangement to the others that will show up here in Grant County wanting our cheap electricity? Or is that horse already out of the barn?

ARCTIC FRONT CAUSES WIND, SNOW IN MOSES LAKE

MOSES LAKE - A strong Canadian arctic front caused the Moses Lake area to have strong wind gusts and brief snowfall early Wednesday afternoon.

HOUSE BILL 1366

House Bill 1366 passed out of Health Care and Wellness Committee and is due to be voted on the floor of the House of Representatives soon. It targets and threatens the existence of pregnancy centers in Washington.

Teaching hatred?

The cries for civility after the Tucson shootings have not much impressed thousands of protesters in Wisconsin. There, many public-employee-union leaders, teachers and other public employees have used disruption and intimidation - rather than reasoned debate and respect for representative democracy - to try to get their way.

GANGS

The fire station on Mae Valley Road got tagged. Another gang tagged over the first tag. The radio said: gang prevention and teen pregnancy prevention, down in Yakima, have lost there funding. These groups will reapply for funding jointly.  

On target

When you think of the nation of Switzerland, you may think of its Alpine peaks, its high-quality watches or its renowned chocolate. You may also think of the peaceful nature of its people. Not only have the Swiss long stayed out of the wars that raged around them, but the rate of violent crime is low.

Domino Theory II

In the 1960s and 1970s, politicians and academics came up with something called "the domino theory." It held that if one weak government in Asia got overrun by communists, its small neighbors would follow in short order.

Kenneth M. Wedge

Kenneth M. Wedge, born in El Monte, California on August 21,1939 to William and Madeline Wedge. He was one of four siblings, two older brothers, and a younger sister. His love of cars had him working on and speeding around Southern California until his late twenties. Looking to start a family, he moved to Montana with his new wife and raised two boys. He relocated to Nevada in the late 80's, during the Las Vegas construction boom, where he worked, prospered and retired out of Laborer Union 872 in 1994. After retiring, he built custom wood furniture and turned that deep passion into a profession. He started a Los Vegas business called "Wedge Woodworks" with his youngest son. The business lasted for nine years. 

RELIGION IN SCHOOL

This letter is in response to last week's letter written by high school student Kassandra Wareham, who asked if religion is legal in public schools. The short answer to Miss Wareham's question is yes. It would be illegal, however, if the school was sponsoring this "Pray Until Something Happens" club (PUSH) or if religious doctrine was included in the school curriculum. Various Supreme Court rulings have created such confusion over this issue that the best possible way to understand the legality of separation of church and state can be found in the First Amendment, "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble." Surely, this PUSH club is a benign, peaceful, student-governed assemblage. To expand on your legal understanding of separation of church and state, let's remember President Obama's recent inclusion of Christian scripture during his memorial speech at a public university after the Tucson shooting in Arizona. Illegal? No. To address a few other concerns in your letter, it seems your desire to start a gay/straight alliance club is in reaction to PUSH. Do you know that the creation of your club involves the Christian virtues of love and compassion? Many Christians agree that the act of homosexuality is sinful, but all Christians agree that Jesus loves everyone, regardless of who they love. I encourage you to start a gay/straight alliance. But I also ask you to redirect your passion to a social issue that is more pertinent, and understand the law. PUSH and your club are not in conflict. Our forefathers would agree with this. Good luck!

THANKS

We are grateful to you for publishing our letter to the editor concerning a warning stop sign and a larger stop sign in peripheral view.

SPENDING CUTS

The House Spending Cuts Bill cuts spending by about $61.5 billion until September was passed by the House of Representatives on a mostly partisan vote of 235-189. The bill would cut domestic programs spending by 14 percent. These cuts affect the lives of middle and lower incomes families disproportionately, when compared to the wealthy. Most of these programs are strong, helpful, vital improvements to the quality of life for the majority of Americans.

Vision 2020 chair supports Job Corps

DR. SAID FACES CHARGES

EPHRATA - An Ephrata physician is charged with failing to comply with an order from the Washington Department of Health.

SOAP OPERA ICON ENJOYS THE GREAT OUTDOORS

"Don't get married to this guy," Katherine said from the screen. "You know nothing about him."

RETAIL SHOPPING

This letter is in response to the letter from Terry Brewer regarding "big box" retail recruitment.

DR. EARL CHARGED AGAIN

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake doctor, David T. Earl, faces new charges from the state Department of Health.

James Arnold Robb

December 18, 1927 ~ February 22, 2011

HERE'S THE BEEF

MOSES LAKE - For the first time, beef roasts were part of Second Harvest Food Bank's delivery in Moses Lake.

Chiefs season, Loera's career, ends against Pups

SPOKANE - One day Moses Lake girls basketball head coach Matt Strophy will have a chance to look back at his program's three staight Class 4A state finals appearance in Tacoma and think it pretty neat.

SOAP LAKE GIRL REMEMBERED

MOSES LAKE - Sheila Rosenberg had an infectious smile, loved life and always cheered others up.

Ephrata grads gain small business experience

EPHRATA - Ephrata High School graduates Chenia Flint and Justine Hintz are embarking on a small business undertaking this summer by working as branch managers of Student Painters.

Stanley N. Phelps

Stanley N. Phelps, 62, longtime Moses Lake resident passed away Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2011 at home. Memorial services will be held at 2:15 p.m., Monday, Feb. 28, 2011 at the Washington State Veterans Cemetery in Medical Lake, Washington. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel & Crematory. Please sign the book or leave a note for the family at www.kayserschapel.com

Hastings is in Ephrata Thursday

EPHRATA - Congressman Doc Hastings, R-4th District, is in Ephrata for a town hall meeting Thursday night.

Officer of the year named

MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake Police Department recognized Officer Matt Fulbright as the department's employee of the year.

Wild's Di Puma named player of the week

WENATCHEE - Michael Di Puma (Chicago, Ill.) was named the SBK Hockey/West Player of the Week Monday for his efforts this past weekend in the Wenatchee Wild's 2-game sweep over the Dawson Creek Rage.

Moses Lake author shares tips about life, baseball

MOSES LAKE - Some call Peter Doumit the "notebook king."

Dentist offers free services for kids

MOSES LAKE - February is National Children's Dental Health Month and the staff at Moses Lake Family Dentistry are giving kids a reason to smile.

School Closures / Delays -- Thursday, Feb 24th

Cigarette Offshore Boat Jump

Who has the best Diesel truck on the market

Tell us who has the best Diesel truck on the market, Ford, Chevy, GMC or Dodge

Boats

We have lots of boats

Boats

A listing of any boats we have in stock

Bob Petty

Grandpa Bob as he is affectionately known, has been in sales for 50 years. He can always be counted on to give you the best deal.

Josh Burns

Josh is the middle of three brothers. He also grew up in the business and his specialty is family cars.

Gary Burns

Gary has owned Moses Lake Family Auto for 20 years. He feels very fortunate that he gets to work with two of his sons.

Seth Burns

Seth is 26, married with two kids and grew up in the car business with his Dad. His specialty is trucks, so if you need a truck, let Seth find it for you.

RV's

A listing of all the Recreational Vehicles we have in stock

Boats

This is a listing of all the boats we have in stock.

Great deal

I bought a Camaro from Seth last week and it was the easiest experience car shopping ever.

Shirley Mary Pruitt

Jury convicts man of child rape

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE PURSUANT TO THE REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON CHAPTER 61.24 ET. SEQ. TS #: WA-09-299844-SH APN#: 14-1347-441 14-1347-490 I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington, the undersigned Trustee, will on 3/4/2011, at 10:00 AM, The Police Justice Court Building, 401 Balsam Street in the City of Moses Lake, WA 98837 sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable, in the form of cash, or cashier's check or certified checks from federally or State chartered banks, at the time of sale the following described real property, situated in the County of GRANT, State of Washington, to-wit: LOT 13, BLOCK 8, SUNSERRA AT CRESCENT BAR PHASE THREE FINAL P.U.D. MAP, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 24 OF PLATS, PAGE(S) 26 THRU 36, RECORDS OF GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON. Commonly known as: 9293 CANYON DRIVE NORTHWEST, QUINCY, WA 98848 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 6/15/2007, recorded 6/22/2007, under Auditor's File No. 1217645, in Book xxx, Page xxx, records of GRANT County, Washington, from TARLOK HUNDAL, SURINDER HUNDAL, HUSBAND AND WIFE, GINNY HALPIN, TROY HALPIN, WIFE AND HUSBAND, JAGBIR HUNDAL, UNMARRIED MAN, as Grantor(s), to SECURITY TITLE GUARANTY, as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR AMERICAN BROKERS CONDUIT , as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned by MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR AMERICAN BROKERS CONDUIT to CITIBANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF STRUCTURED ASSET MORTGAGE INVESTMENTS II TRUST 2007-AR7, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-AR7, BY EMC MORTGAGE CORPORATION AS ITS ATTORNEY IN FACT. II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrower's or Grantor's default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust/Mortgage.III. The default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/are as follows: Failure to pay when due the following amounts which are now in arrears: $50,129.34 IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $468,978.05, together with interest as provided in the Note from the 4/1/2009, and such other costs and fees as are provided by statute. V. The above-described real pproperty will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. Said sale will be made without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances on 3/4/2011. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by 2/21/2011(11 days before the sale date) to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before 2/21/2011(11 days before the sale) the default as set forth in Paragraph III is cured and the Trustee's fees and costs are paid. Payment must be in cash or with cashiers or certified checks from a State or federally chartered bank. The sale may be terminated any time after the 2/21/2011 (11 days before the sale date) and before the sale, by the Borrower or Grantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance by paying the principal and interest, plus costs, fees and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust. VI. A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): TARLOK HUNDAL, SURINDER HUNDAL, HUSBAND AND WIFE, GINNY HALPIN , TROY HALPIN, WIFE AND HUSBAND, JAGBIR HUNDAL, UNMARRIED MAN 9293 CANYON DRIVE NORTHWEST, QUINCY, WA 98848 by both first class and certified mail on 7/15/2009, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served, if applicable, with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in Paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above-described property. IX. Anyone having any objections to this sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee's sale. X. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS - The purchaser at the Trustee's Sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the deed of trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse.If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee's Attorney.THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. DATED: 11/30/2010 Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington, as Trustee By: Brooke Frank, Assistant Secretary For Non-Sale, Payoff and Reinstatement info Quality Loan Service Corp of Washington 2141 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101 866-645-7711 Sale Line: 714-730-2727 or Login to: www.fidelityasap.com For Service Corp. of Process on Trustee: Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington 19735 10th Avenue, NE Suite N-200 Poulsbo, WA 98370 866-645-7711 ASAP# 3829420 02/02/2011, 02/23/2011

Virginia L. Hoffstot

I-90 U-turn causes rollover

Eugene Earl Schell

Selzo 'Sal' Sandoval

George hosts President's Day event

Escolastica 'Colene' Moreno

Grant PUD asks judge to dismiss Crescent Bar lawsuit

Soap Lake school district plans for grant money

Chiefs wrestlers finish second at Mat Classic

TACOMA -  Jamie Wise has earned plenty of respect from coaches and wrestling pundits in and around the state.

Soap Lake teenager dies in car wreck

SOAP LAKE - Soap Lake teenager Sheila Rosenberg died Saturday morning after she was ejected from a car that hit a driveway culvert, three miles east of Soap Lake.

Cougars are champs again

TACOMA - It had been six seasons since Warden's last state title in wrestling before the Cougars descended upon Tacoma and Mat Classic XXIII this weekend.

Girls basketball: MOSES LAKE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 60, Cascade Christian 17

KITTITAS - Taking nothing for granted, the Moses Lake Christian Academy Lady Lions came out with a purpose in its North Central Washington 1B District Championship game Friday night.

Bombs away! Chiefs beat Richland when it counts most

RICHLAND - It couldn't have come at a better time.

Girls basketball: EPHRATA 51, Wapato 39

ELLENSBURG - A hot finish is better than a cold one and the Ephrata Lady Tigers are showing that as they rolled past Wapato 51-39 on Saturday to clam the third seed out of the District 5/6/7 and have qualified for the regional round of the Class 2A state tournament.

Requests for Bids

The Housing Authority of Grant County is requesting sealed bids for Septic System Improvements on a twelve unit complex located in Moses Lake, WA.

Jordan's title keys Othello

TACOMA - In the end this is still the Othello Huskies.

Hinkle-sponsored HIV bills move to state Senate

OLYMPIA - Two health-related House bills sponsored by Rep. Bill Hinkle, R-Cle Elum, received passing votes and are moving forward to the Senate.

Ephrata homes must connect to sewer

EPHRATA - Ephrata building owners with septic systems within 200 feet of a sewer line need to connect to the system.

Quincy driver dies in rollover crash

QUINCY - A Quincy driver died after rolling a car roughly 30 feet off of the roadway Thursday night, three miles east of Quincy.

Girls basketball: ACH 61, Columbia-Hunters 43

DEER PARK - This time there would be no overtime.

ROYAL SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 160 GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON

NOTICE OF BOARD MEETING TIME CHANGE

What would you do with $380 million?

The news of Jim and Carolyn McCullar's winning the $380 million Mega Millions jackpot made me smile.

Serving hope one bowl at a time

MOSES LAKE - Cleo Stevens is petite but her goals are not.

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AN OPEN RECORD PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD March 7, 2011 at 3:00 p.m. in the Grant County Commissioners Hearing Room, Courthouse, Ephrata, WA to consider the following Unified Development Code Amendments as recommended by the Grant County Planning Commission:

PORT OF MOSES LAKE SURPLUS PROPERTY FOR SALE

The following property has been declared surplus to the needs of

PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS

In the Matter of the Estate of: ROBERT A. SMITH,

STATE OF WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY NOTICE TO CONSTRUCT A NEW AIR POLLUTION SOURCE, ANNOUNCEMENT OF PUBLIC HEARING, & THIRD TIER PETITION APPROVAL RECOMMENDATION

The State of Washington Department of Ecology (Ecology) has

NOTICE TO EQUIPMENT DEALERS

Sealed bids, plainly marked "Bid for Miscellaneous Equipment,

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE

Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq. I. On

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AN OPEN RECORD PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD March 1, 2011 at 9:45 am in the Grant County Commissioners Hearing Room, Courthouse, Ephrata, WA regarding a budget extension request from the Sheriff’s Office in the amount of $3,868.00 to purchase 6-Sector Scanners and 6-Sector Printers using a Traffic Safety Equipment grant as provided through the Washington Association of Sheriff’s and Police Chiefs. Any interested persons may appear regarding these matters.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE

Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq. I. On

Forfeit Not Fight: Boy Says No to Wrestling Girl

Business picking up for Sagebrush Auto, opened last October

SOAP LAKE - Sagebrush Auto owner Joseph Goe says business is picking up for his used car lot.

It's go time!

Inland Tarp & Liner expands to Ohio

MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake-based Inland Tarp & Liner is adding a 192,000 square-foot facility in Fostoria, Ohio.

Wild brings aboard new goaltending coach

WENATCHEE - When Wenatchee Wild head coach John Becanic made the decision to hire a goaltending coach, there was no question who was at the top of his list to fill the position. Becanic hired Shane Clifford, a coach with an impressive resume who he holds in very high regard.

Sherry A. Flowers

Sherry A. Flowers, 74, passed away on Tuesday, February 15, 2011 at her home in Quincy while surrounded by her family.

Identify thefts remain a problem

MOSES LAKE - Scammers are trying everything to obtain your personal information for financial gain, according to a Better Business Bureau spokesperson.

Fresh News from MarDon

MARDON RESORT - Ice remains a problem for boater access to the Sand dunes on Potholes Reservoir. Just one more warm south wind and the dunes could be ice free. Boaters are catching walleye using blade baits on the humps just off the face of the sand dunes in 15' to 45' of water. The Goose Island area on Potholes Reservoir has been producing good walleye and smallmouth bass with blade baits and drop shoting techniques. The Lind Coulee arm of the reservoir continues to hold boat stopping ice. However the boat launch area off of M. Road has open water and available "fish action." Bank fishing is most available in the Lind Coulee. Make sure you post your vehicle access pass issued by the DFW as it is required in all pull offs in the Lind Coulee areas. The Seep Lakes are still primarily iced over for boat activity. There is some open water on the shorelines to try your hand at ice-off trout fishing.

Former Sen. Wanda Hansen honored

OLYMPIA - House and Senate members put aside their agendas on Wednesday to remember former legislators who passed away.

Local geocaching chapter looking for members

Simply put, the sport of Geocaching is the finding of treasures by using a GPS. It's fun and we are glad to see Jim Turner push for a local chapter. Read on.

Quincy plans to hire recreation director

QUINCY - A proposal to advertise for a new Quincy recreation director passed, after drawing criticism from two city councilmembers.

The Fishing Magician

Coulee City bull named in report

COULEE CITY - An Angus bull owned by William L. and Beverly McLean, of Coulee City, was included in the spring 2011 Sire Evaluation Report.

Annual bridal show is Saturday

MOSES LAKE - This year's Columbia Basin Herald Bridal Show will be held at a new location on Saturday - Big Bend Community College's ATEC Center.

Debra Lynn Tyree

On February 15, 2011, Debra Lynn Tyree, with her loving family by her side, passed away at Columbia Crest Care Facility where she was graced with a loving second family. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel & Crematory. Please sign the book or leave a note for the family at www.kayserschapel.com

Mattawa drive-by shooter sentenced

EPHRATA - The second shooter in a 2010 drive-by killing will serve more than 15 years in prison.

Moses Lake Civic Center work continues

MOSES LAKE - With about six months left until its anticipated completion, contractors for the Moses Lake's Civic Center are busy building the structure's exterior wall.

Big Bend men close in on East title; women lose to CBC

MOSES LAKE - A solid performance in both halves of play was enough to put the Big Bend Vikings men's basketball team that much closer to a title.

NOTICE OF FILING OF PETITIONS FOR ADDITION OF LANDS TO MOSES LAKE IRRIGATION AND REHABILITATION DISTRICT

The following listed Petitioners have filed Petitions for

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AN OPEN RECORD PUBLIC HEARING WILL

PROBATE NOTICE OF CREDITORS

In The Matter Of The Estate: HELEN M. PUGH,    Deceased

SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF HEARING RE: TERMINATION OF PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIPS

In re the Adoption of Infant N., An unborn child, TO: RICHARD

PUBLIC NOTICE INFORMATION

WORK PERFORMED BY Grant County Public Utility District Personnel

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

The Town of Coulee City is requesting bid proposals for

Three Wahluke wrestlers head to state

MATTAWA - Three Wahluke wrestlers have qualified for the state tournament to be held at Mat Classic XXIII in Tacoma this weekend.

Peter Schmunk, Jr.

Peter Schmunk, Jr. age 69, died February 6, 2011 at the Life Care Center in Ritzville, Washington after suffering a stroke December 31, 2010.

Multicultural failure?

In the thin-skinned world of multiculturalism - a Utopian dream that has failed like all Utopian dreams - it is not surprising that British Prime Minister David Cameron stirred up a large and festering pot.

Moses Lake group wants signs

MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake Vision 2020 beautification group is moving forward on two sign projects.

Congressional cut

Discretionary spending by most federal agencies would be reduced by an average of 9 percent under a proposal being made by some Republicans in the House of Representatives. That certainly makes it sound as if GOP lawmakers want to get the federal government's house in order.

Ross Walter Sterling Jr

Ross Walter Sterling Jr Surrounded by his loving family passed away from complications of cancer and progressive Multiple Sclerosis 2/14/11. Born 8/9/55 in Shelton WA he spent most of his early childhood in Ephrata WA.

MOSES LAKE BUDGET

Moses Lake 2011 budget, Nov. 15, 2010, states the water/sewer fund has roughly $18 million set aside, it also has $9.2 million in account fund for future water/sewer construction that has been established. Also, water/sewer fund will receive $3 million from a clean up lawsuit brought by the City of Moses Lake against the Department of Defense, Boeing and Lockheed Martin, Dec. 24, 2010. That gives the water/sewer department $30.2 million in their account. Water/sewer basic fee is about $62.75; there is also a $5 stormwater fee, which makes it about $67.75 per month. 8,800 households pay this fee, which comes to another $596,200 per month in the water/sewer fund.

Man concerned about decision to remove fair board

Readers pleased with sports story

We just want to thank Alan Dale for a terrific article about our daughter. It was so well written and heartfelt. Finally, in all the years she has played sports, an article was written that truly was written to who she really is and what she represents. That night after the game when we arrived home she asked what she had done to that ref. Hard question to answer to her that night! You are the best!

Peggylee Chillson

Peggylee Chillson, 77, longtime Moses Lake resident passed away Saturday, Feb. 12, 2011 at Central Washington Hospital in Wenatchee surrounded by her loving family. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m., Monday, Feb. 21, 2011 at the Grape Drive Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel & Crematory. Please sign the book or leave a note for the family at www.kayserschapel.com

Moses Lake Wrestling Club continues to excel

MOSES LAKE - On the weekend of Jan. 29-30  the 2011 WSWA Folkstyle State Championships took place in Spokane and the Moses Lake Wrestling Club did quite well representing itself.

HB 1609

As a teacher I am opposed to HB 1609. This bill wants to take away a great Evaluation Collaborative Pilot Project that is currently happening in Washington State and replace it with a one size fits all canned mandate. With a collaborative process in place the evaluation will be fair and equitable and both parties are able to agree. If this bill gets through the legislature it will instead give power to principals who can then arbitrarily remove an employee and take power away from the school board who is elected by the public. I believe that each school district should have the ability to set their own evaluation process where all parties can come to agreement instead of a one size fits all model approach. Olympia is known for making policy decisions both good and bad. This policy decision is a step in the wrong direction if adopted.

Unemployed millionaires

Absurd. Yet, somehow, it makes perfect sense.

SPORTS

A few weeks ago, my daughter lost her first basketball game. Ever. The loss was tough. As the seconds expired on the gymnasium scoreboard, a final Home 0, Away 0 was displayed. Sadly, neither was a malfunction.

ROADS 4 AND L

We are again saddened at the unnecessary death of yet another child. This totals two in the past 18 months. Witnessing the first accident of the beautiful 4-year-old girl was a traumatic experience, at this same intersection.

THANK YOU

The staff of Peninsula Elementary School owes a big thank you to an anonymous benefactor. On December 20, we were treated to a wonderful Christmas party at Pillar Rock. The invitation was extended to spouses as well. A fantastic time was had by everyone and we felt truly appreciated by whoever gave this gift to us. Since we cannot thank this benefactor in person, we would like to take this opportunity to thank them via the newspaper in hopes that they see it, and realized we were amazed by their generosity. No one has ever done anything like that for us before.

Moses Lake schools cut funds

MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake School District is preparing for more than $1 million in cuts to this year's budget.

Team works for bike trails, foot paths

MOSES LAKE - The members of the Trails Planning Team gather every month in an effort to create a more outdoor-friendly Moses Lake.

RELAY FOR LIFE

I have family and friends who have heard the word cancer, but I hadn't ever heard of Relay for Life until two years ago when one of the middle school students in the club I supervise asked if she could have a team. It was a great community service opportunity and even though it was only two months away I agreed. I knew she was passionate about the cause so my work would be just to "show up." 

METAL THEFT

Metal theft in our county is occurring daily. Even if you are not a direct victim of these thefts, you still pay a cost through higher insurance rates. Grant County would become less attractive to criminals if more effort and some changes were made by our elected officials and law enforcement.

Manta Rays make big splash at championship

CLARKSTON - The Moses Lake Manta Rays Swim Team sent 13 swimmers to the Inland Empire 14 & Under Championships on Feb. 11-12 where almost 300 swimmers from Oregon, Washington and Idaho competed. 

Quincy officer's lawsuit dismissed

SPOKANE - A former Quincy police officer's civil lawsuit against the city, the former police chief and sergeant was dismissed by a federal judge.

Plane makes emergency landing

MOSES LAKE - A private aircraft carrying eight passengers from Pasco made an emergency landing at the Grant County International Airport.

RELIGION IN SCHOOL

My name is Kassandra Wareham and I am a student at Moses Lake High School. The other day, I was walking in the school halls, when I noticed that there were posters advertising an after school club called P.U.S.H., or Pray Until Something Happens. Is it just me or isn't it illegal to have religion in schools? Sure, they're not forcing it upon you, but I thought there was supposed to be a separation of church and state. They're allowing us to have a club too, so I am hoping to start a GSA (Gay/Straight Alliance) club to leave religion out of the picture. There are enough places to worship around town. Why bring it to the schools?

Coach Voss provides big time influence

WARDEN - It is no secret that the Warden Cougars have one of the more dominant wrestling programs in the state.

Daily limit for adult spring chinook on Deep River modified as of March 1

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Grandpa Bob's Blog

Our Grandpa Bob has more groupies than the hottest band.

Moses Lake girl donates 10 inches of hair

MOSES LAKE - Emery Martinez has never had a haircut.

Casting Webb's will, Lions are not denied final

KITTITAS -  A win meant moving one game closer to a potential

Barber named SBK Hockey/West top player

WENATCHEE - Jacob Barber (Dardenne Prairie, Mo.) has worn a

Warriors keep strong though positive pattern, expectations

COULEE CITY - Remember that a Class B level school usually has a small student population.

BOYS PREP BASKETBALL: Odessa-H 51, Cusick 73

REC Silicon requests power contract

EPHRATA - REC Silicon asked for a power sales contract from

Claude A. Pearce

Feb. 24, 1927 ~ Feb. 7, 2011

Warden Lady Cougars aim to improve on 2010 season finish

WARDEN - Most of the power in girls wrestling dwells on the west side of the state.

Man sentenced for triple homicide

EPHRATA - J. Guadalupe Martinez-Lopez will serve 50 years in

Tigers duo hope to represent well for present, future

EPHRATA - It is not always easy to build a program to heights either unattained or not reached in many years past.

Golf carts on the road legally?

EPHRATA - A proposed Grant County ordinance would allow golf

Othello contractors ask for 26 days

OTHELLO - Main Street project contractors asked for an

MOSES LAKE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY girls 72, WILSON CREEK 16

KITTITAS - The Moses Lake Christian Academy Lady Lions' dominant

BOYS PREP BASKETBALL Odessa-H 46, Wellpinit 81

Big Bend men secure playoff spot, women slip further out

PENDLETON, Ore. - One mission down, two more to go for the Big Bend Vikings basketball team.

Wild splits Fresno series

FRESNO, Calif. - The Wenatchee Wild could not hold on to the early lead generated by Carl-Johan Sjogren (Tumba, Sweden) and went on to fall to the Fresno Monsters 2-1 Friday at Selland Arena in Fresno, Calif. Wenatchee, which defeated Fresno 6-0 Thursday, remained in second place in the West Division with 55 points despite the loss.

John K. Sharpe

John K. Sharpe, 92, longtime Moses Lake resident passed away Saturday, Feb. 12, 2011 at Columbia Crest Care Center in Moses Lake surrounded by his loving family. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 17th at the First Presbyterian Church, 1142 W. Ivy, Moses Lake. Viewing will be from noon to 5 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 14th and on Tuesday, Feb. 15th from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Kayser's Chapel. Please sign the book or leave a note for the family at www.kayserschapel.com

Diane Marie Mottaz

Diane Marie Mottaz, 75, longtime Moses Lake resident went to be with her Lord Jesus, on Friday Feb. 11, 2011 at home with her loving family at her side. A celebration of life service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2011 at the Moses Lake Assembly of God Church, 431 E. Brown, with Pastor Ryan Simmons officiating. Inurnment will be in the Angel Columbarium at Guarding Angels Cemetery in Moses Lake. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel & Crematory, Moses Lake. You may sign the guest book or leave a note for the family at www.kayserschapel.com

Iris Dorothy Hoffman

Iris Dorothy Hoffman quietly left this world on February 11, 2011 at the age of 91. She was born in Potlatch, Idaho on March 19, 1919. She was one of seven children to Myron and Grace Darrow.

Ileen Butterfield

Ileen Butterfield, 88, Moses Lake resident passed away Thursday, Feb. 10, 2011 at Summer Wood Special Care Center. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 19, 2011 at the Grape Drive Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, with Bishop Keith Coulson conducting. Viewing will be held from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. with family greeting friends from 5-7 p.m, Friday, Feb. 18th at Kayser's Chapel and from 10 to 10:45 a.m. at the church on Saturday, Feb 19th. Interment will follow at Guarding Angels Cemetery, 2595 Road L N.E., Moses Lake. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel & Crematory. Please sign the book or leave a note for the family at www.kayserschapel.com

House Bill 1591 prevents work harassment

OLYMPIA - Employers may soon be able to file anti-harassment protection orders against someone harassing the owner, an employee or the work environment in general.

2,700 PUD customers lose power

MOSES LAKE - Strong wind gusts around the Columbia Basin caused power outages to 2,700 Grant County PUD customers Saturday.

Dad surprises son after eight months in Iraq

MOSES LAKE - When 7-year-old Ashton Brumet hears about a school-parent function at Larson Heights Elementary, he would get sad.

Moses Lake girl is a hero after calling for help

MOSES LAKE - On a Saturday evening in late January, Grace Sanchez was watching TV with her dad and brothers in their Moses Lake home.

Ambulance to be discussed in Quincy

QUINCY - Quincy and Grant County Fire District 3 officials are meeting to discuss options for ambulance service.

City of Moses Lake Notice of Application and Public Hearing

The City of Moses Lake Parks Department submitted an application

PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS

In the Matter of the Estate Of DAVID W. FRICK,     Deceased.

Notice of Application and Proposed Determination of Non-Significance

Notice is hereby given that a Minor Zone Change application and

LEGAL NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that Grant County Fire District No. 10 is

Chiefs send lucky seven on to Tacoma

SPOKANE - Yes, expectations for the Moses Lake Chiefs wrestling team were high heading into the Region IV regional tournament at Ferris High School this past weekend.

Soap opera actor visits Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE - Sally Sheehy and Delores Carvalho walked out of The

Several firsts for Moses Lake author

MOSES LAKE - "A Moth in the Darkness" represents a lot of firsts

Steve F. Hitchcock

Steve F. Hitchcock passed away February 8, 2011 in Moses Lake, WA. Born May 19, 1931 in Prelate Saskatchewan, Canada, he moved to Moses Lake in the early 1950s.

Better season still ends too soon for Chiefs

WALLA WALLA - Despite taking a long and rosier path toward

Bombers drop Chiefs one game from elimination

RICHLAND - So okay, the Moses Lake Chiefs girls basketball team

Love music? Meet acoustic performer Chuck Ragan

Everyone loves music. Everyone has a favorite singer or

Wyatt Dillon Caviglia

Royal school bond election is failing

EPHRATA - The Royal School District bond is failing.

Cougars set the stage for title run

REARDAN - Let the countdown begin.

Othello car theft education program pays off

OTHELLO - A public education program aimed at reducing car

Wedding officiants recall favorites

MOSES LAKE - A license, a union, a life-long commitment.

Couple shares tips for marriage

MOSES LAKE - Warren and Ethylmarie Greeley first met 70 years

GIRLS PREP BASKETBALL: MOSES LAKE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 65, Thorp 11

THORP - The Moses Lake Christian Academy Lady Lions completed an

BOYS PREP BASKETBALL: MOSES LAKE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 70, Thorp 34

THORP - They are the Lions king.

BOYS PREP BASKETBALL: ACH 62, Cusick 42

DEER PARK - One more win stands between the

GIRLS PREP BASKETBALL: East Valley 54, EPHRATA 48

YAKIMA - Sure the Ephrata Lady Tigers had ensured themselves a

GIRLS PREP BASKETBALL: ACH 55, Wellpinit 33

DEER PARK - Behind a 20-point and seven-assist performance by

BOYS PREP BASKETBALL: Kittitas 64, SOAP LAKE 54

SOAP LAKE - Despite 21 points from David Coreas and 14 points from Jason Korneychuk, the Soap Lake Eagles fell 64-54 on Friday to end their season short of a Central Washington 2B league district playoff spot.

GIRLS PREP BASKETBALL: Thorp 39, WILSON CREEK 20

WILSON CREEK - Wilson Creek's girls ended their regular season on a down note, falling 39-20 at home against Thorp.

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

Sealed bids, plainly marked “BID FOR R-NE Road, CRP 08-13 &

SUPERIOR COURT, STATE OF WASHINGTON, COUNTY OF SPOKANE

STATE OF WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY NOTICE TO CONSTRUCT A NEW AIR POLLUTION SOURCE, ANNOUNCEMENT OF PUBLIC HEARING, & THIRD TIER PETITION APPROVAL RECOMMENDATION

The State of Washington Department of Ecology (Ecology) has

GRANT COUNTY VENDOR LIST

Grant County is seeking vendors to fill a list for the purchases

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AN OPEN RECORD PUBLIC HEARING WILL

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AN OPEN RECORD PUBLIC HEARING WILL

GRANT COUNTY SMALL WORKS ROSTER

Grant County is seeking general and specialty contractors to

NOTICE TO FUEL SUPPLIERS

Sealed bids plainly marked "Bid for Fuel Purchases for 2011 thru

NOTICE TO EQUIPMENT DEALERS

Sealed bids, plainly marked "Bid for Miscellaneous Equipment,

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

Sealed bids, plainly marked “BID FOR Re-Striping Program 2011”,

Journey for Chiefs' fourth state trip begins Friday

MOSES LAKE - Three grand years of basketball has made this current era a golden one for the Moses Lake Chiefs girls basketball team.

BOYS PREP BASKETBALL: WARDEN 51, Entiat 39

ENTIAT - Needing to make their road to the district playoffs a

Top-ranked Warriors start post-season with rout of Selkirk

COULEE CITY - Going into the playoffs a team that is unbeaten

Hidden Pleasures opens in Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE - From nighties to massage oils, to shoes and body

Moses Lake, Seattle ports continue development

SEATTLE - The big takeaway from talks between the ports of Moses

Yahoo! video nominated for award

QUINCY - About 250 goats grazing and playing near Yahoo's Quincy

Tourism groups invited to apply for funds

EPHRATA - At least $20,000 in hotel/motel tax money is available for tourism groups this year from the City of Ephrata's hotel/motel tax.

Quincy farmer captures metal theft suspects

QUINCY - A Quincy farmer held two suspects, who allegedly stole

Moses Lake gives more funds to EDC

MOSES LAKE - The Grant County Economic Development Council

Quincy officer files $3 million claim

QUINCY - A Quincy police officer filed a $3 million tort claim

Mission Mountain Trio performs in George

GEORGE - The bluegrass group Mission Mountain Trio will perform

Fishin' Magician

Chad McGary receives Officer of the Year award

Everyone stand in admiration of Chad McGary for having the guts

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR SNOHOMISH COUNTY

No.

CITY OF MOSES LAKE PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

    NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

The Town of Coulee City is requesting bid proposals for

Fair association chair explains its duties

GUEST EDITORIAL

Quincy students benefit from camp

MOSES LAKE - Student leaders from Monument Elementary School met with the school board last week to show how much they've grown as individuals.

Voters approve school levies

EPHRATA - Grant County voters approved school district levies for Ephrata, Grand Coulee and Quincy, but rejected Royal's, in a special election.

Peggy Butler Albright

Peggy Butler Albright passed away February 3, 2011 in Spokane, WA. Born June 20, 1947 in Havre, MT, Peggy was the fourth child of Paul and Katherine Butler. She graduated from MLHS in Moses Lake, WA in 1965 and married Douglas Albright in 1966.  Peggy is survived by husband Doug of Spokane; son DR Albright., his wife Karen, their children Alexandra and Ethan of Bothell, WA; daughter Sage Rogers, her husband Phil, their daughters Katherine and Grace of Boise, ID; five brothers: Bill, Jim, John, Richard, and Don; five sisters: Linda, Sheri, Debbie, Shelly and Kelly; two sisters in law: Janet & Lori; twenty-six nieces and nephews and twenty-eight great nieces and nephews.  She will be missed dearly by every one of them. Peggy is preceded in death by her parents and brother, Tom.  Services are Saturday, February 12th at 1:00 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, Spokane, WA.

Trying to reach next step, Chiefs take on Walla Walla

MOSES LAKE - Having hit a low point of finishing 3-17 in 2010 and missing out on the Big 9 district playoffs the Moses Lake Chiefs began their rebirth with a strong finish to the current campaign.

Broken water pipe suspends BBCC access

MOSES LAKE - Big Bend Community College was without water access for about two hours Tuesday afternoon after a water pipe broke.

Doris Elaine McDaniel

Doris Elaine McDaniel went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday February 1, 2011 at the age of 49  in  Moses Lake.  Her promotion into her Lord's presence was suddenly caused by a pulmonary embolism.  Doris was born on March 31, 1961 in Ashland, Mississippi to Richard and Lucille Rooks. She graduated from Holly Springs High School in 1980 and attended Junior College in Oxford, Mississippi receiving an AA degree.  She was married to David  and moved to Moses Lake in 1998. She was the beloved mother of Sherita, Shavita, David Jr, and Shetekia.

State retains Microsoft permit

QUINCY - The state Pollution Control Hearings Board won't stop Microsoft's data center expansion in Quincy or the approval for 13 more diesel generators there.

Warden police get big raise

WARDEN - Warden police officers' pay will increase 12.5 percent by 2012 after more than a year of negotiating with the city.

NOTICE TO EQUIPMENT DEALERS

Sealed bids, plainly marked "Bid for Miscellaneous Equipment,

CALL FOR BIDS

Sealed Proposals will be received by the undersigned at the City

Lady Tigers avoid season sweep to advance in districts

ELLENSBURG - The third time wasn't a charm for the Ellensburg Bulldogs, but it sure was for the Ephrata Lady Tigers.

PREP BOYS BASKETBALL: CONNELL 37, ROYAL 32

MATTAWA - With two big wins this past weekend, the Royal Knights gave themselves a shot at qualifying for the South Central Athletic Conference (SCAC) playoffs.

Brandy 'Nacho' Aguilar-Marez

Born in Moses Lake, Washington, on February 20, 1973, was called home by our Lord on Thursday, February 3, 2011, at Deaconess Hospital in Spokane, Washington, after a long courageous battle of health complications.

PREP GIRLS BASKETBALL: ACH 68, CUSICK 19

COULEE CITY - Behind the one-two punch of Madeline Isaak and Nikki Osborne, the Almira/Coulee-Hartline Lady Warriors began their quest for a Northeast 1B District championship title last night in grand fashion.

Melvin F. Kagele

Melvin F. Kagele, life long area Ritzville farmer, passed away peacefully Dec. 29, 2010, following complications from leukemia.  

Warden girls capture sub-regional title

MATTAWA - After a strong finish to last year's wrestling season, the Warden Lady Cougars are hoping to do even more in 2011.

Grant County students participate in aerospace program

MOSES LAKE - The Washington Aerospace Program selected four students from Grant and Adams counties to participate in a NASA-designed distance learning program.

Bill helps property owners with water

OLYMPIA - A new bill could give property owners some extra warning signs before being slapped with hefty fine violations for water pollution.

Moses Lake woman stabbed

MOSES LAKE - A Moses Lake woman was stabbed in the abdomen Saturday morning.

Television star to visit Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE - Jess Walton, famous for her role on "The Young and the Restless" as Jill Foster Abbott, is coming to visit Moses Lake on Saturday.

Norma June Mathews

Mrs. Norma Mathews, 79, of Moses Lake, Wash., died Sunday, February 6, 2011 in Columbia Crest Care and Rehab Center.

Release of sport-caught sturgeon between Bonneville Dam and The Dalles Dam

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Utility District No. 2 of Grant County, Washington, in

Big Bend teams roll in Yakima

YAKIMA - It would be an understatement to say that the Big Bend

Boys basketball: ROYAL 47, Columbia-Burbank 43

ROYAL CITY - Needing two wins just to forge a South Central Athletic Conference (SCAC) East playoff tiebreaker, the Royal Knights dug deep enough at just the right time.

Firefighters practice ice-rescue skills

MOSES LAKE - Firefighters from Grant County Fire District 5 and Moses Lake Fire Department jumped into the freezing waters of Blue Heron Park and practiced ice-rescue techniques as part of their ice-rescue certification.

Kozo 'Ko' Yamane

Kozo "Ko" Yamane, 86, a longtime Warden area resident and farmer passed away on Monday, December 6, 2010 at Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane, Washington. Kozo was born October 7, 1924 in Kaysville, Utah to the late Yasaburo and Tsuruyo Yamane. After graduating from Davis High School in 1942 he joined the US Army and served in "H" Company of the 442nd Battalion and received two purple hearts and a bronze star for his service. He married Emiko "Amy" Okuda in July of 1948. In 1955 Ko and Amy moved to the Warden area where he farmed until his death. Ko's interests over the years included farming, bowling, baseball, skiing, golf, and tending to his vegetable garden and fruit orchard. He is survived by his brother and sisters and their spouses:  James Yamane (Sumi), Helen Higashida, Michi Kawauchi, Netsuko Gerberding, Yai Yamashita (Hiro), Tammie Sato (Rod), and Pamela Sato (Alan); his children and their spouses:  Bonnie Kane (Keenan), Marvin Yamane (Cheri), Ann Yamane (James); his grandchildren:  Madison, Taylor, Morgan, Chris, Casey, and Nigel.

REC Silicon fined $10,000 by DOE

MOSES LAKE - REC Silicon received a $10,000 fine Monday for releasing more than triple the amount of nitrogen oxide allowed by its air quality permit.

Man sentenced for taking occupied car

EPHRATA - A Moses Lake man will serve more than two years in prison after stealing an occupied car in attempt to escape police.

Huskies hold off Tigers in finale

EPHRATA - Both teams would end their season short of a Central Washington Athletic Conference (CWAC) district playoff berth.

Moses Lake golf courses open

MOSES LAKE - Both the Moses Lake Golf Club and The Links at Moses Pointe are now open for public use.

Big Bend hosts financial aid and scholarship event

MOSES LAKE - Want to learn about federal financial aid for college?

A Jordan way is the winning one

Another Point of View

Boys basketball: Selah 67, QUINCY 63

QUINCY - Despite a late season run, the Quincy Jacks will miss out on the CWAC playoffs as their campaign wrapped up with a 67-63 loss to Selah on Friday night.

Barber nets first goal in narrow Wild loss

WENATCHEE - Recently acquired forward Jacob Barber (Dardenne Prairie, Mo.) scored his first goal in a Wenatchee Wild sweater, but Matt Friese's marker, which was scored with three seconds left in regulation, led the Alaska Avalanche to a 3-2 victory over the Wild Saturday night at the Town Toyota Center.

Boys basketball: White Swan 72, SOAP LAKE 30

WHITE SWAN - The Soap Lake Lady Eagles couldn't overcome a strong first offensive showing by White Swan and fell 72-30.

Boys basketball: ACH 74, Valley Christian 45

SPOKANE VALLEY - The Almira/Coulee-Hartline Warriors further proved their worth as the top-ranked team in Class 1B with a 74-45 whitewashing of a strong Valley Christian team on Friday night.

Positions open on Grant County Fair committee

EPHRATA - The Grant County commissioners are seeking people interested in joining the newly-created fair advisory committee.

Two boys set fire to slide at Knolls Vista

MOSES LAKE - A fifth-grader and seventh-grader confessed to partially damaging a playground tunnel at Knolls Vista Elementary School.

Boys basketball: WARDEN 53, Waterville 29

WARDEN - Tonight's game against Entiat will determine what Warden's Central Washington 2B league playoff fate will be.

PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS

In the Matter of the Estate Of DAVID W. FRICK,     Deceased.

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Sealed bids will be received by the City of Moses Lake at the

ORDINANCE 11-01

The City Council of the City of Royal City has adopted Ordinance

LEGAL NOTICE

AT&T Mobility proposes to construct a 100-foot monopole

Chiefs defend home mat, claim districts

MOSES LAKE - One mission down, two to go.

OTHELLO are kings of CWAC again

OTHELLO - They probably could have wrestled anywhere but the Othello Huskies had added incentive to roll to a second consecutive Central Washington Athletic Conference (CWAC) district title this weekend.

WARDEN storms to ACH sub district championship

COULEE CITY -- Points totals for the teams at the 2B/1B sub district tournament at Almira/Coulee-Hartline Saturday were still not available but there still remained little doubt.

Wrestling: ROYAL finishes third in SCAC East

BENTON CITY - Falling just short in their run for a hoped for South Central Athletic Conference (SCAC) East sub district wrestling title, the Royal Knights finished third with 224.5 points, losing out to winners Kiona-Benton (243) and Connell (237) on Saturday.

Loss to Bombers puts Chiefs in third

MOSES LAKE - It was plain and simple.

Girls basketball: MOSES LAKE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 71, COLUMBIA BASIN SECONDARY SCHOOL 8

MOSES LAKE - Despite being physically overpowering and carrying a deeper roster than the Columbia Basin Secondary School Phoenix, the visiting Moses Lake Christian Academy Lady Lions came to take care of business on Friday night.

Two Moses Lake divers on to state meet

ELLENSBURG - Following the district swim and dive championships at Central Washington University two Moses Lake Chiefs boys are on the way to the Tacoma to take part in the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) Class 4A state finals in Tacoma on Feb. 18-19.

Chiefs bowl to 8th-place finish

TACOMA -Their goal was to first get to the state finals at the Narrows Plaza Bowl.

Super revenge thanks to the Green Bay Packers

I have only been excited about one Super Bowl. The rest I have watched more for the commercials.

11 year old speaks about her cancer fight

MOSES LAKE - Alexis Alaniz was 10 years old when she found out

Schools districts seek levies

MOSES LAKE - Quincy and Ephrata school districts are seeking replacement levies.

SGL/BMW project on track

MOSES LAKE - Work on SGL Automotive Carbon Fibers' emerging

Moses Lake woman paints life, passion in art work

MOSES LAKE - "People think lettering is so cool now, they call it 'retro'. Then I think gosh, how old am I?" said 48-year-old Alesha Radach, a Moses Lake lettering artist.

Moses Lake, Ephrata youth make their moves

EPHRATA - An audience of parents and players stood quietly

Quincy to seek new ambulance service

QUINCY - The Washington Department of Health will help Quincy

NOTICE: ANNOUNCEMENT OF AVAILABILITY OF APPLICATION

The City of Moses Lake has applied for renewal of its State

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE

Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq. I. On

NOTICE TO FUEL SUPPLIERS

Sealed bids plainly marked "Bid for Fuel Purchases for 2011 thru

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE

Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq. I. On

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE

Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq. I. On

GRANT COUNTY SMALL WORKS ROSTER

Grant County is seeking general and specialty contractors to

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

Sealed bids, plainly marked “BID FOR R-NE Road, CRP 08-13 &

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE

Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq. I. On

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE

Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq. I. On

GRANT COUNTY VENDOR LIST

Grant County is seeking vendors to fill a list for the purchases

NOTICE TO EQUIPMENT DEALERS

Sealed bids, plainly marked "Bid for Tractor w/boom mower,

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE

Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq. I. On

NOTICE TO EQUIPMENT DEALERS

Sealed bids, plainly marked "Bid for Dump Truck, Tractor &

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

Sealed bids, plainly marked “BID FOR Re-Striping Program 2011”,

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE

Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq. I. On

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE

Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq. I. On

CITY OF SOAP LAKE REQUEST FOR STATEMENTS OF QUALIFICATIONS FOR MUNICIPAL ENGINEERING SERVICES

The City of Soap Lake is inviting statements of qualifications

Samuel Gross bought his first car, a Model A in 1918

The move from horses to automobile and combine is told in this

Chiefs survive loss of Loera in big win

MOSES LAKE - There are no such things as basketball gods.

Quincy veteran gets Combat Action Badge

QUINCY - Rep. Doc Hastings, R-4th District, laughed as he pinned a Combat Action Badge on veteran Joshua Wilson's shirt Thursday morning.

Moses Lake forum focused on education

MOSES LAKE - School board members and community members

Area education, earnings shown on Web site

MOSES LAKE - Grant County is behind the state average in

Fishin' Magician

BOYS PREP BASKETBALL: Ellensburg 76, OTHELLO 45

ELLENSBURG - Othello Huskies' (5-14, 3-14) lost a chance to stay alive for a CWAC district playoff spot as they fell 76-45 at Ellensburg on Tuesday evening.

Grant County Fair board members upset about removal

MOSES LAKE - Grant County Fair Board members expressed their

Spencer enjoys outdoor adventures

Weather disrupts Othello Main Street project

OTHELLO - Below-zero temperatures, snow and rain contributed to

Settler's Country Market opens second location

MOSES LAKE - Settler's Country Market recently opened a second

Quincy firefighters recognized for efforts

QUINCY - Grant County Fire District 3 recently recognized

BOYS PREP BASKETBALL: WARDEN 68, SOAP LAKE 41

WARDEN - A strong all-around game led by four double-digt

Moses Lake fatality crash names released

MOSES LAKE - The names of a 2-year-old boy killed in a car crash

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE

Pursuant To the Revised Code of Washington 61.24 et seq File No

ANNOUNCEMENT OF AVAILABILITY OF APPLICATION

BAF has applied for renewal of its State Waste Discharge Permit

NOTICE: ANNOUNCEMENT OF AVAILABILITY OF APPLICATION

The City of Soap Lake has applied for renewal of its State Waste

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Port of Royal Slope is changing their next regularly

DISTRICT SUPERVISOR ELECTION

The Board of Supervisors for Moses Lake and Warden Conservation

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Trustee, Cal-Western

Vikings pull off big home win

MOSES LAKE - On Wednesday night the Big Bend Vikings basketball team played host to a contest between two of the top teams in the Northwest Athletic Association of Community Colleges (NWAACC) at the Peter DeVries Activity Center.

Entitled?

We wish conservatives in Congress lots of luck in their campaigns to reduce government spending and reform the new national health care law. Public opinion polls on the health care measure make it clear that while most Americans seem eager for lawmakers to impose new controls on spending, they are more hooked than ever on entitlements.

Young wrestling dynamo keeps on winning big

MOSES LAKE - Wrestling is the sport that rests on the top of the athletic food chain here in the Columbia Basin.

Quincy increases EDC donations

EPHRATA - Quincy is giving the Grant County Economic Development Council $15,000, more than twice as much as last year.

Moses Lake Library group raises funds

MOSES LAKE - It will take a lot of money to expand the Moses Lake Library to 30,000 square feet.

Egypt's unrest

The enlightened world can't help but cheer the sight, so

Two-year-old boy dies from collision

MOSES LAKE - A 2-year-old boy died from injuries after the car he was in ran a stop sign, colliding with another vehicle near Moses Lake Wednesday.

Viola Thelma Adams

Viola Thelma Adams passed away on January 29, 2011 at Samaritan Hospital, at the age of 102. She was born May 20, 1908 to Millard and Dorothy (Tharp) Triplett in Trinidad, CO.

Voters deserve better than broken promises

Quincy hospital receives $100,000 donation

QUINCY- A community member donated $100,000 to the Quincy Valley Medical Center Foundation.

Maxine Mae McCauley Sear

Maxine Mae McCauley Sear was born August 17, 1936 in American

Clarke Fredrick Mattson

Clarke Fredrick Mattson, 91, of Ridgefield, WA, passed away on Jan. 30, 2011. He was born in Tacoma, WA, on December 17, 1919.

Grant County questions initiative

EPHRATA - The Grant County commissioners questioned public involvement in an initiative to protect arid lands in Washington.

Outdoor potpourri; Air Force personnel invade Basin

MOSES LAKE - It is appropriate to consider this first week of February to be the dead of winter. This time of year offers the least amount of outdoor activities than at any time during the rest of the year.

Rock n' bowl: Chiefs begin state play Friday

MOSES LAKE - A team of seniors with the collective experience of a junior varsity team went against the grain of their experience and found a way to succeed.

Better learn

In his State of the Union address, President Barack Obama said this about education: "Maintaining our leadership in research and technology is crucial to America's success. But if we want to win the future - if we want innovation to produce jobs in America and not overseas - then we also have to win the race to educate our kids."

NOTICE TO FUEL SUPPLIERS

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NOTICE TO EQUIPMENT DEALERS

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NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

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ANNOUNCEMENT OF AVAILABILITY OF APPLICATION

Vern's Moses Lake Meats has applied for renewal of its State

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ANNOUNCEMENT OF AVAILABILITY OF APPLICATION

Ask.Com has applied for renewal of its State Waste Discharge

Moses Lake visits Fairchild crews

MOSES LAKE - The welcoming ceremony for Fairchild Air Force

Holmquist-Newbry leads cutting leave program

OLYMPIA - In May 2007 Washington state initiated the family

Morfin sentenced to nearly 40 years

EPHRATA - The Sunnyside man convicted of a killing a man in

Quincy school bus strikes car

QUINCY - A Quincy bus driver struck a car while she was making a left turn Tuesday morning.

Chiefs hold off Davis to set up big finish

GIRLS PREP BASKETBALL: WARDEN 57, SOAP LAKE 36

WARDEN - Two teams came enter action last night with two different objectives.

GIRLS PREP BASKETBALL: MOSES LAKE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 56, WILSON CREEK 26

WILSON CREEK - Game, set, league championship.

GIRLS PREP BASKETBALL: EPHRATA 65, QUINCY 28

EPHRATA - Getting production from all 11 players that checking in, the Ephrata Lady Tigers continued their late season surge Tuesday night with a 65-28 beating of their arch rivals Quincy.

GIRLS PREP BASKETBALL: Ellensburg 48, OTHELLO 37

ELLENSBURG - Battling tough all night it took the host Ellensburg Bulldogs plenty of fight to finally pull away from a scrappy Othello Lady Huskies squad.

CITY OF SOAP LAKE - REQUEST FOR STATEMENTS OF QUALIFICATIONS FOR MUNICIPAL ENGINEERING SERVICES

The City of Soap Lake is inviting statements of qualifications

Auction Notice

The Grant County Sheriff’s Office will be auctioning property

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE PURSUANT TO THE REVISED CODE OF

LEGAL NOTICE - NOTICE OF COMMISSIONER VACANCY

Notice is hereby given that Commissioner District Position No. 2

Port of Warden - Notice of Special Meeting

Notice is hereby given the Commissioners of the Port of Warden

Huskies finish off undefeated CWAC regular season

OTHELLO - It took a little while to get going but the Othello

Discover Elementary hosts cultural extravaganza

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake students at Discover Elementary were the

Chiefs swim, dive win heading into districts

YAKIMA - Winding down the regular season, the Moses Lake High

Prosecutor supports bill to protect police

OLYMPIA - The Washington Association of Prosecuting Attorneys is

Knights fall short in key contest against Connell

Moses Lake High School cheerleaders take third at state

MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake High School cheer and stunt team

Woman rolls car after cigarette drops in lap

GEORGE - A woman rolled her vehicle several times on Interstate 90 after she reportedly became distracted when her cigarette fell into her lap while she was driving on Saturday morning.

State bills on judge moving forward

OLYMPIA - Public hearings on two bills designed to add a third

Big Bend teams split with Walla Walla

Jacqueline L. Hardin

Jacqueline "Jackie" Hardin died in her sleep, in the presence of

Big Bend serenades large turnout at fund-raiser

MOSES LAKE - Big Bend Community College hosted a formal evening

Walla Walla CC women 79, Big Bend 38

The Lady Vikings of Big Bend dropped into sixth place in the

BOYS PREP BASKETBALL: ACH 99, St. Michael's 59

COULEE CITY - Sometimes when a team is unbeaten and top-ranked,

BOYS PREP BASKETBALL: SOAP LAKE 55, Waterville 54

WATERVILLE - A dramatic weekend, complete with two one-point

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Sample Ballot

Grant County, Washington Special Election, February 8, 2011

PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS

In the Matter of the Estate Of DAVID W. FRICK,     Deceased.

Chiefs clinch post season bid, beat Ike

MOSES LAKE - A first of many hoped for successful missions under head coach John Hohman appears to have been reached for the Moses Lake Chiefs basketball team.

Walk for Life marchers brave cold, carry message

MOSES LAKE - About 150 Walk for Life marchers faced the wind and

Some movies simply don't require Oscars

The 83rd Academy Awards nominations were recently announced.

PREP BOYS BASKETBALL: CBS 57, LIBERTY BELL 51

MOSES LAKE - For the first time in over a month, Kayleb Jensen could look over to his team's bench and find someone to come in to give him a break.

Wild knocks wind out of Tornado

WENATCHEE - The Wenatchee Wild scored three second-period goals

PREP BOYS BASKETBALL: SELAH 91, EPHRATA 54

SELAH - With two losses this weekend the Ephrata Tigers are assured of not advancing to the CWAC district playoffs.

Moses Lake stays on pace in Big 9

Foundation hosts dance to fight cancer

MOSES LAKE - The Columbia Basin Cancer Foundation is hosting a

Moses Lake welcomes Fairchild Tuesday

MOSES LAKE - The public is invited to attend a welcoming

PREP BOYS BASKETBALL: WHITE SWAN 56, WARDEN 53

WHITE SWAN - For the second time this year, the Warden Cougars took a perennial Class 2B power down to the wire to only fall short.

Evelyn Ellis Conrad

Evelyn Ellis Conrad died Jan 26, 2011 at the home of her son Roger Conrad, in St. George, Utah surrounded by the love of her children and grandchildren. She was born Sept. 2, 1920 in Storrs, Utah to David and Dora Ellis. She was raised in Carbon Co., Utah until the family moved to Kittitas Co., Washington in 1934 where she remained most of her life. There she met and married Donald L. Conrad on June 29, 1938. To this marriage were born 6 children-3 girls and 3 boys. This family became and remained the center of her life. She will be remembered as a grand homemaker, a superb cook, and a world class quilt maker. Along with raising her family she devoted her life to service in her church. She was a lifelong member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. She is preceded in death by her parents David Ellis and Dora Petersen, her siblings Helen Bunnell, Merrill Ellis, Jessie Smith, and Raymond Ellis, her husband of 70 years-Donald Conrad, and infant son-Kelly Dee Conrad, and a great grandson-Cole Kelly. She is survived by her children-Chloe Conrad, Roger Conrad, Dixie Merkley, Marsha Sheron, and David Conrad. She is also survived by 30 grandchildren and 33 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held in Utah with burial Feb 1, 2011 in Ellensburg, Washington.

PREP BOYS BASKETBALL: OTHELLO 66, PROSSER 55

OTHELLO - It may be dim, but the playoff heartbeat for the Othello Huskies remains.

GIRLS PREP BASKETBALL: Riverside Christian 44, MOSES LAKE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 29

YAKIMA - It has been no secret that the Moses Lake Christian Academy Lady Lions have rolled through North Central Washington 1B league play and has been chomping at the bit for a chance to battle amongst the elite prior to the post season.

Animals in need of a home

QUINCY - It's a rainy Saturday afternoon as Jim Parmelee sits in the office of the Quincy Animal Shelter.

Man sentenced for starting fires

EPHRATA - A man will serve 60 days in jail for starting three

PREP BOYS BASKETBALL: RIVERSIDE CHRISTIAN 46, MLCA 38

YAKIMA - A slow first quarter was just enough to keep the Moses Lake Christian Academy from a non-league win at Riverside Christian.

PREP BOYS BASKETBALL: QUINCY 55, ELLENSBURG 53

QUINCY - It may be fair to say that the Quincy Jacks basketball team are not a team anyone in the Central Washington Athletic Conference (CWAC) wants to play come district playoff time.