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CITY OF MOSES LAKE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held before the MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL, at the Civic Center located at 401 S. Balsam at 7:00 p.m. on September 11, 2012 to consider A continued moratorium on medical marijuana collective gardens in the City of Moses Lake.

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY

In the Welfare of: DAYTON C. ASHER

Secretary to the Board

Immediate opening for Secretary to the Board of Directors. This position is part-time/variable.

Notice of Application and Public Hearing

Notice is hereby given that a request for a Variance was received on 7/30/12 from Michael & Marcia Call, 5016 W 95th Ave, Tacoma, WA 98476, (Contact: Jeff Curtiss, PO Box 956, Mattawa, WA, 99349) and was found to be Technically Complete and preliminarily appears to be consistent with the Unified Development Code and other applicable State and local requirements as of 8/28/12.

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AN OPEN RECORD PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD September 17, 2012 at 1:30 p.m. in the Grant County Commissioners Hearing Room, Courthouse, Ephrata, WA to consider disbanding the Board of Adjustment (RCW 36.70.200).

High school football kicks off tonight

MOSES LAKE - Another exciting season of gridiron action begins tonight as several local high school teams butt heads with one another.

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AN OPEN RECORD PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD September 17, 2012 at 3:00 p.m. in the Grant County Commissioners Hearing Room, Courthouse, Ephrata, WA regarding a budget extension to the Capital Expenditures/Buildings fund in the amount of $724,000.00 to purchase property/building located at 264 W Division Street, Ephrata, WA.

REISSUED NOTICE OF APPLICATION

Notice is hereby given that a Short Plat application was received by Grant County on July 25, 2012 from Luz M. Garcia, 2768 Rd S SW, Quincy, WA 98848. (509) 387-7964.

NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY

FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT FOR THE ODESSA SUBAREA SPECIAL STUDY PROJECT

NOTICE: ANNOUNCEMENT OF AVAILABILITY OF APPLICATION

Columbia Onion has applied for a State Waste Discharge Permit (SWDP) in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 90.48 Revised Code of Washington (RCW), Chapter 173-216 Washington Administrative Code (WAC).

NOTICE: ANNOUNCEMENT OF AVAILABILITY OF DRAFT PERMIT

National Frozen Foods has applied for renewal of its State Waste Discharge Permit in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 90.48 Revised Code of Washington (RCW) and Chapter 173-216 Washington Administrative Code (WAC).

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AN OPEN RECORD PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD September 17, 2012 at 1:30 p.m. in the Grant County Commissioners Hearing Room, Courthouse, Ephrata, WA to consider adopting the recommendation of the Grant County Planning Department and disband the Board of Adjustment (RCW 36.70.200).

Lily Ann Dowall Joberg

Lily Ann Dowall Joberg died on August 23, 2012 at the home of her daughter, June Kowallis of Providence, Utah. She was 89 years old.

Amway breaks ground in Quincy facility

QUINCY - Amway officials signaled the start of construction on their $38 million botanical manufacturing facility during a ground breaking ceremony Wednesday.

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Lester Raymond Rataezyk

Lester Raymond Rataezyk, of Ephrata died on Aug 28, 2012 at the age of 72.

Another win for Grant County

EDITORIAL

Wednesday's groundbreaking ceremony for Amway's upcoming Nutrilite Botanical Concentration Manufacturing facility in Quincy marked another victory for Grant County business development. The $38 million project is anticipated to bring 30 new jobs to Grant County when operations begin in 2014 and is part of the company's $185 million U.S. expansion. Driving through Quincy, it appears the town is celebrating the new business too. A congratulatory sign is displayed on the front of the Reimann Simmons House, marking the special occasion.

Old Hartline School celebrates 90th birthday

HARTLINE - The annual town celebration and a 90th birthday party for the school will be the attractions Sept. 8.

PUD employee shocked

BEVERLY - A Grant County PUD employee was shocked from 550 volts of electricity used to power a crane at Wanapum Dam Thursday.

Pleasure, food and moderation keys to good wine

Wine, consumed with pleasure, food, and moderation may be good for you.

Defense closes in Nickels trial

EPHRATA - Defense attorney Jackie Walsh argued police picked David Nickels as their suspect and ignored any evidence to the contrary.

Elections matter for country's future

Four years ago during the Presidential campaign we were treated to what seemed like a high school ASB election or prom royalty election complete with pep rallies by the media. Very few questions were asked about Obama's past and what he really believes. Thus we had millions of voters vote for "Leader of the Free World" based on the following: "He is cute, he is young, he can dance, he is black, he promises hope and change, he is cool, he plays basketball." His socialist background, his father's beliefs, his 20 years with Jeremiah Wright and Black Liberation Theology( right out of Marxist teaching), his sealed college records, and his total lack of experience or leadership did not seem to matter.

Federal health care law: A string of broken promises

GUEST EDITORIAL

Wahitis Elementary School opens its doors

Fourth elementary school in Othello

OTHELLO - Wahitis Elementary School in Othello still has that new building smell.

Rose (Rosalie) Bertha Shaff

Rose (Rosalie) Bertha Shaff, 94, passed away in Moses Lake on August 28, 2012. Per her request, no services will be held. 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.

Reader decries 'cut and paste' political categories

You are who you are by the strength of your character and the force of your personality. Dennis Knepp cuts and pastes us all to fit neatly into his two categories. I didn't like mine much, how about you? There is not much freedom when someone can assign you a viewpoint - not very liveral. Mutual respect, freedom of expression, and freedom of conscience are the founding stones of our beloved Republic. But as for labels, call me an American, and I'll grant you the same thing. And if you have an opinion, I would like to hear it, but divisive straw-man arguments don't build up anyone.

Man disappears after dive into Columbia

DESERT AIRE - Search and rescue personnel from Grant County started a search of the Columbia River near here Sunday afternoon for a possible drowning victim and were still searching at deadline time for the Crescent Bar Chronicle on Tuesday.

Drowning victim's body found in Columbia

Coroner to confirm identity

DESERT AIRE - The body of a man, presumably the one for whom there had been an intense search, was located Saturday in the Columbia River near here, two days after that search was downgraded.

The Fishin' Magician: Burn damage

My wife Eileen and I took a drive the other day, and drove from Leavenworth, over Blewett Pass to Cle Elum. We then drove down I-90 to the turn off to the Yakima River Canyon Road. We were interested in seeing this area particularly evidence of the fires that burned through here recently. I was very pleased to see little fire damage on this whole circuit.

Outdoor adventures are a part of John Michael Montgomery's life

Part two of a two-part series

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

Sealed bids, plainly marked "BID FOR Dodson Road Overlay, CRP 12-01", 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, September 18, 2012

BBCC revives computer science

MOSES LAKE - Big Bend Community College will reopen a completely revamped computer science program to students when classes begin Sept. 24.

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, September 12, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. The purpose of the hearing will be to adopt Ordinance 12-3, an amendment to the food ordinance.

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

Proposals will be received by the Public Utility District No. 2 of Grant County, Washington at Ephrata, Washington until 5:00 P.M. on September 28, 2012 for Fiber Optic Design and Construction in 2013 through 2015, as more fully described in Request for Proposal Document 130-3458.

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Know your rights

Our nation is a Constitutional republic. Not a kingdom to be ruled over by whichever party manages to win an election. Both major parties have overstepped their lawful authority for years. Claiming "National-Security," or "For the Public-Good" or even to "Protect-Freedom"! Yeah right. Think presidential executive orders circumventing the separation of powers as defined in the Constitution. By design our educational system no longer teaches our founding documents and how we became the U.S.A. Students are growing up believing their rights come from what the government allows them to do. I'd also like to point out that every rule, regulation and law carries with it the unspoken threat of violence, compliance by force. Think Hitler, Stalin and Mao. Unless of course you are a member of the govt. The growing size and intrusion by government carries even more force with it. E.P.A., D.O.E., D.H.S., D.E.A., B.A.T.F & E., etc. At some point, a group of "scrappy armed revolutionaries" may again be forced to rise up and demand the rule-of-law be restored, to restrict our government to only those powers given it by our Constitution. You know, that old document they all swore to preserve, protect and uphold. It's the supreme law of the land!

Winners of raffle benefit for deputies announced

MOSES LAKE - Winners were announced last week in The Grant County Sheriff's Office and Grant County Deputy Sheriff's Association raffle to benefit the families of two Spokane County deputies injured on June 19 in the line of duty.

Support group for families of stillborns

MOSES LAKE - Eliana Grace Rodriguez was born Jan. 26, 2007 and Kaycen Morrison was born March 27, 2012. Their moms remember those dates; Eliana and Kaycen were born about five months into their mothers' pregnancies and did not survive.

Ecology seeks comments on proposed changes to standards for cleaning up in-water sediments

OLYMPIA - The public is invited to review and comment on draft rule changes to the state's Sediment Management Standards (SMS) for cleaning up contaminated in-water sediments.

Wahluke schools to receive instruments

MATTAWA - The Wahluke Junior High and Wahluke High School music programs will soon have several new or refurbished instruments, thanks to The Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation.

Closing starts in Nickels trial

EPHRATA - Prosecutors and defense attorneys presented different takes on the evidence against David Nickels.

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Requests for Bids

The Housing Authority of Grant County is requesting sealed bids for CHW Exterior Painting of six single and 3 duplex homes with abatement of lead based paint located in Moses Lake, WA

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON

The State of Washington to DAVID A. DIKE, CAROL J. DIKE and their Unknown heirs:

City of Moses Lake

Exterra LLC submitted an application for a Site Plan Review on August 23, 2012.

Superior Court of Washington

To the Respondent: MANUEL DE JESUS NEVAREZ

Sixth Tomatofare triggers sweet, acidic tastebuds

CRESCENT BAR - Whether you say "tomato" or "tomahto," the countless heirloom varieties have been flooding the restaurant and market scene for the past decade.

A great night of local racing at ERP

Submitted by Rita Witte

EPHRATA - It was Pepsi Night at the Races at Ephrata Raceway Park Saturday with action packed racing from the Jerry's Auto Supply 360 Sprints, Pepsi Racing Street Stocks and Schaeffer Oil Mini Stocks.

Testimony finished in Nickels trial

EPHRATA - Four witnesses contradicted portions of the defense case as testimony concluded in the David Nickels trial Monday.

George Lamar Salisbury

George Lamar Salisbury, 83, entered into rest August 21, 2012 in Othello Washington.

FAA grants port $3.8 million

MOSES LAKE - Plans to renovate an existing ramp at the Grant County International Airport move forward after port officials Monday accepted a Federal Aviation Administration grant to fund most of the reconstruction costs.

Simon Valcarlos

Simon Valcarlos, 72, longtime resident of Royal City, Washington passed away at his home surrounded by family on Thursday, August 23, 2012.

Ground broken for new Wanapum Heritage Center

MATTAWA - Leaders of the Wanapum Band of Native American peoples and Grant County Public Utility District officials broke ground last week for the long-planned new Wanapum Heritage Center.

Still got it, sort of, for roller coaster

Pat and I went to Silverwood Theme Park near Hayden Lake, Idaho, Sunday with our son Teddy, his wife Sabrina and her sister Crystal. I was encouraged to be a kid again by the kids and the atmosphere.

Federal Health Care Law: a string of broken promises

President Obama's national health care law was passed with lofty promises but no details. Few lawmakers read the 2,000+ page bill before voting on it, but supporters promised it would expand access to health care, cut health care costs and - most importantly - allow people to keep their coverage and their doctors if they wished.

Hospital CEO search to stretch into next year

MOSES LAKE - The search for a permanent chief executive officer for Samaritan Healthcare should begin in early October and take about six months.

Health officials push for immunizations

MOSES LAKE - With 10 confirmed cases of whooping cough in Grant County this summer, five of which were reported within the last week alone, health officials are urging parents to get their children vaccinated before the start of the upcoming school year.

The Fishin' Magician: A day at Brewster

I got an e-mail from one of my followers recently that really got me pumped to fish the Brewster Pool. I know the kings have been piling up there and wondered how the fishing was. I have had some good reports from some of the guides that I know that are fishing up there, but that is to be expected. They are on the water almost every day. This guy and a friend are just like you and me, though.

Simon Valcarlos

Simon Valcarlos, 72, longtime resident of Royal City, Washington passed away at his home surrounded by family on Thursday, August 23 2012.

Plane burns after hard landing

ROYAL CITY - A Royal Flying Service crop dusting airplane burned early Tuesday morning after making a hard landing on the side of Highway 26 near the Royal Golf Course.

Second body found in Columbia River

VANTAGE - Grant County sheriff's deputies and detectives are investigating a case where a body was found Saturday floating in the Columbia River south of the Interstate 90 bridge at Vantage.

SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE

Royal City Transportation Benefit District meeting has been scheduled to be held immediately following the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Royal City that begins at 7:00 pm, on September 4, 2012, to be held at City Hall, 445 Camelia Street NE, Royal City, WA. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend.

ORDINANCE 12-06

The City Council of the City of Royal City has adopted Ordinance 12-06 Amending the 2012 Budget for the City of Royal City as Adopted by Ordinance 11-10. This ordinance was passed on the 21st day of August, 2012, 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.

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AN OPEN RECORD PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD September 11, 2012 at 9:00 a.m. in the Grant County Commissioners Hearing Room, Courthouse, Ephrata, WA regarding an application for Classification as Open Space Land for Current Use Assessment under Chapter 84.34 RCW from Thomas Hamerly located at 19706 SW Rd 6, Quincy Rural (Parcel #150487000).

SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE

Royal City Transportation Benefit District meeting has been scheduled to be held immediately following the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Royal City that begins at 7:00 pm, on September 4, 2012, to be held at City Hall, 445 Camelia Street NE, Royal City, WA.

PUBLIC NOTICE

Description of Work: Switch Replacement, Substation Cleaning, and Replacement/Coating of High Voltage Insulators at the District's Silicon Substation.

Requests for Bids

The Housing Authority of Grant County is requesting sealed bids for CHW Exterior Painting of six single and 3 duplex homes with abatement of lead based paint located in Moses Lake, WA

ORDINANCE 12-06

The City Council of the City of Royal City has adopted Ordinance 12-06 Amending the 2012 Budget for the City of Royal City as Adopted by Ordinance 11-10.

School facilities meeting tonight

Fourth meeting in series for Royal

ROYAL CITY - The Royal School District Community Communications Committee will the fourth in a continuing series of facilities meetings tonight at the high school library.

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AN OPEN RECORD PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD September 11, 2012 at 9:00 a.m. in the Grant County Commissioners Hearing Room, Courthouse, Ephrata, WA regarding an application for Classification as Open Space Land for Current Use Assessment under Chapter 84.34 RCW from Thomas Hamerly located at 19706 SW Rd 6, Quincy Rural (Parcel #150487000).

Construction begins at Columbia Basin Hospital

Demolition could start this week

EPHRATA - A portion of the Columbia Basin Hospital in Ephrata will start coming down soon, possibly as early as this week, to be replaced with a new and much larger wing. Community members are being invited to contribute their memories on a hospital wall designated for good-byes.

Dirt starts flying at MLSD transportation center

Activity on site this week

MOSES LAKE - Construction activity could start as early as today at the site of the Moses Lake School District's transportation center on Yonezawa Boulevard.

Prosecutor: Ga. Murder Case Uncovers Terror Plot

Cle Elum ag escapes heavy damage in fire

ELLENSBURG - Cattle ranchers northwest of Ellensburg lost pastures for grazing along with fencing and equipment because of the Taylor Bridge Fire.

Nine injured in Saturday motorcycle pile-up

EAST WENATCHEE - Two Moses Lake residents were injured and three left unscathed Saturday afternoon when a motorcycle struck their vehicle.

Today in History for Tuesday, August 28th

Valenzuela Navarro extradition progressing

Accused of shooting Quincy man

QUINCY - The extradition process for Gerardo Valenzuela Navarro is moving forward.

Gas Prices Could Rise As Isaac Hits Gulf

Man dies in car crash

MATTAWA - A Mattawa man died on Aug. 13 after his car crashed into an irrigation canal a few miles northeast of town.

Moses Lake girl donates hair to Locks of Love

MOSES LAKE - When it came time for seven-year-old Jenessa Cisneros' annual school haircut, she didn't want just a trim. Instead, she parted with 12 inches of her long, brown tresses and watched as the stylist placed her cut ponytail in a plastic bag before continuing with the haircut.

Man dies in car crash

MATTAWA - A Mattawa man died on Aug. 13 after his car crashed into an irrigation canal a few miles northeast of here.

Student Shot at Md. High School; Suspect Held

PUD files appeal of judge's ruling

EPHRATA - The Grant County PUD has filed an appeal with the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco of Federal Judge Justin L. Quackenbush's denial of binding arbitration in the lawsuit Crescent Bar lease holders have against the PUD.

Requests for Bids

The Housing Authority of Grant County is requesting sealed bids for CHW Exterior Painting of six single and 3 duplex homes with abatement of lead based paint located in Moses Lake, WA

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE

Lot 4, Block 1, Doop's First Addition, Ephrata, according to the Plat thereof recorded in Volume 5 of Plats, Page 10, records of Grant County, Washington. Commonly known as: 361 Statter Road Ephrata, WA 98823

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE

Lot 19, Pelican Point Addition No. 3, Vol. 12, Pgs. 30-32

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AN OPEN RECORD PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD September 4, 2012 at 3:30 p.m. in the Grant County Commissioners Hearing Room, Courthouse, Ephrata, WA regarding the following Grant County budget extension requests:

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Tom Thompson top golfer for men

CRESCENT BAR - Tom Thompson shot 73-79-152 to win the Crescent Bar Golf Course Men's Club Championship last weekend.

REC Silicon jobs remain secure

MOSES LAKE - Despite tough global market conditions for renewable energy companies, jobs at REC Silicon's Moses Lake plant are safe according to company executives.

Plane burns after hard landing

ROYAL CITY - A Royal Flying Service crop dusting airplane burned early Tuesday morning after making a hard landing on the side of Highway 26 near the Royal Golf Course.

Oysters Helping to Clean New York's Waterways

Today in History for Monday, August 27th

Smith stays hot in women's golf

CRESCENT BAR - Wendy Smith had the hot hand in Crescent Bar Golf Course women's golf on Aug. 14, garnering three honors.

Moses Lake man suspected in drive-by shooting

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake police officers arrested a man Thursday morning for an alleged drive-by shooting.

Have you ever had fuel stolen from you?

Protesters March in Tampa Against GOP Convention

The Fishin' Magician: Good News

I am getting inquiries about the fishing at Curlew Lake. I think people are thinking about the big holiday weekend coming up. Curlew is one of my favorite places, too, so I touched base with Doug at Tiffany's Resort. He had a lot of good news for anglers.

2 US Soldiers Killed by Afghan Soldier

Sockeye limits raised for anglers

There is some terrific fishing going on here in our region. The fishing for summer-run Chinook salmon is occupying much of the attention of anglers, or course. The big news though is the announcement that the daily bag limit on sockeye salmon at Lake Wenatchee has been raised to five fish per day!

Ground breaking held for new Wanapum Heritage Center

MATTAWA - Leaders of the Wanapum Band of Native American peoples and Grant County Public Utility District officials broke ground last week for the long-planned new Wanapum Heritage Center.

Ephrata couple focuses on survival

Fire destroys home

MOSES LAKE - The two people displaced by a fire in Ephrata last Friday are keeping their spirits high and outlooks positive. David Joy, 49, and Kimberly Hasewinkle, 43, lost everything as a morning fire destroyed their home when a kerosene lantern lit their kitchen ablaze at the Chinook Apartments on Basin Street Northwest.

Local area teams facing new opponents in 2012

MOSES LAKE - There has been a lot of movement in the area high school sports scene during the offseason this year as leagues have realigned and teams have moved into different classifications.

Stocks down; Fed moves seem less sure

NEW YORK (AP) - Nobody ever said reading the Federal Reserve was easy.

Have fun but please be careful on the water

Returning to my car after mass Sunday evening in Yakima, I checked my phone messages and missed calls, as I usually do. There was one oddly worded text from the Grant County Sheriff's Office.

Libby doesn't testify, defense rests in Nickels trial

EPHRATA - Ian Libby invoked his right against self-incrimination and did not testify in front of the jury in the David Nickels trial.

James L. Darby

James L. Darby, 58 of La Conner and Moses Lake, WA passed away Wednesday, August 15, 2012 in Spokane, WA. He was born December 28, 1953 in Mount Vernon, WA to Leo W. and Mary E. (Hall) Darby. Jim graduated from La Conner High School and Skagit Valley College and in 1974 he went to work at the San Juan Cannery as a mechanic. After three years of experience at the Cannery, he began a 35 year career with National Frozen Foods at the Burlington plant. When the Burlington plant closed, he transferred to the Moses Lake plant where he served as a field mechanic, shop mechanic and supervisor, returning to La Conner on weekends. Jim was a charter, and life member of the American Motorcyclists Association; he was also a member of the Ephrata Sportsmen's Association, and a lifetime member of the National Rifle Association. His favorite hobbies were hunting, fishing and black powder shooting competitions. Jim is survived by his sisters, Mary L. Neff (and husband, Tom), Jane A. Chase (and husband, Tim); nephews, David and Levi Chase; and niece, Heidi Chase. A celebration of Jim's life will be held on Monday, August 27, 2012 at 2:00 pm at the La Conner Civic Garden Club, 622 S 2nd St., La Conner, WA. Arrangements are under the care of Kern Funeral Home.

Suspect attacks deputy with knife, fork

MOSES LAKE - The Columbia Basin Investigative Team has released the names of both a domestic violence suspect and the Grant County agent who shot him Tuesday.

Archery deer and elk seasons about to begin

A week from tomorrow, Saturday, Sept. 1, is a banner day for hunting in Washington State. Several hunting seasons begin on the date.

Tomatofare today at White Heron

TRINIDAD - Today will see the return of Tomatofare to White Heron Cellars. Heirloom tomatoes in all shapes, sizes, and colors will take center stage.

Ethel Jane Ertel Field

Janie Field, mother of Quincy and George residents Ed Field, Kelly Field and Robbie Field, and Durango Colorado resident Marsha Schuetz died on August 22, 2012. She was 90.

Fresh News From MarDon!

The MarDon Resort fishing dock has finally come alive with fish catching action. Crappie, Bluegill, Perch and catfish are showing up daily. Some very nice Trout and Bass are also being reported. The Walleye fishing continues to be tough for most boat anglers. I believe this is due to the vast amount of forage in the system this year. Levi & Mike Meseberg went bass fishing last night for only two hours, yet landed 12 Largemouth with some in the 4lb. catergory. The fish are especially fat and healthy this time of year. The summer keeps the water temperatures along the 80F mark and the reservoir water level slowly dropping, with a current water level of 1,031.7 ft. I can't wait for our winter walleye at the MarDon Dock. Medicare Beach has been showing some quality bank fishing for Rainbow Trout.

Secretary to the Board

Immediate opening for Secretary to the Board of Directors. This position is part-time/variable.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE

LOT 1, MEADOWS SECOND ADDITION MAJOR PLAT, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 22 OF PLATS, PAGE 65-68, RECORDS OF GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON. Tax Parcel No: 120724201, commonly known as 5596 ROAD 6.9 NORTHEAST, MOSES LAKE, WA

NOTICE OF APPLICATION

Notice is hereby given that a Short Plat application was received by Grant County on July 17, 2012 from Lucy A. Jacques, P.O. Box 307, Quincy, WA 98848.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE

LOT 96, DESERT AIRE DIVISION NO. 9, PHASE 5 AND 6, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 23 OF PLATS, PAGE(S) 85 THRU 88, RECORDS OF GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON. Tax Parcel No: 021688473, commonly known as 212 NORTH DAVIDSON BOULEVARD, MATTAWA, WA

A few minutes with John Michael Montgomery

Part one of a two-part Q and A series

Plans for old Lind church

LIND - It was a chance surf on the internet that changed the lives of P.J. Jacobson and her husband Jake.

Fuel thefts frustrate Moses Lake pilots

MOSES LAKE - While fuel thefts over the past year at the Moses Lake Municipal Airport have affected flying companies financially, it's safety for flyers that now has Moses Lake pilots concerned.

Progress Reported in Wash., Idaho Firefights

Gratitude for car assistance

I want to thank some of the people of Moses Lake for their assistance when I had car problems on July 25 this year. Some unnamed motorists stopped to help put out the fire. Thank you so much. Also the fire chief and Paul Harder of the police dept. He was so kind and got me to Spokane where my daughter and step father were in the hosp. I so appreciate all the indness and help. I also want to thank Jared at Affordable Auto Repair. These people all went above and beyond.

Today in History for Friday, August 24th

Kudos to fair organizers

EDITORIAL

The Grant County Fair is over and done with for another year, but offers plenty of memories to savor and enjoy for years to come

Reader urges reduced speed on Hwy. 2

Once again there has been a fatal car crash on Highway 2 between Ephrata and Soap Lake. I lived at a mobile home park in that location for over ten years and have seen countless crashes on that highway. Several have resulted in deaths. I myself have nearly been hit on more than one occasion. Lefthand turns on that road are more than hazardous. they are life-threatening. With so many homes on that stretch of highway, why on earth is the speed limit 60 mph?? And why is there no turn center turn lane for the left hand turns the residents must make?? How many more people will die in car crashes that could easily be prevented by lowering the speed limit to 45 mph and creating a center turn lane?? I just don't understand why the speed limit is 60 mph in what is essentially a residential area. I think changes need to be addressed. And not in the future, now before someone else dies needlessly.

Increased costs for Oregon students

EDITORIAL

The University of Oregon is taking some heat for a decision to pay $25,000 to a political consultant for advice on how to get students to reverse a decision they've already made twice. Rightly so.

Breivik Deemed Sane and Sentenced to Prison

The Fishin' Magician: Year of the Salmon

This has been a banner year for salmon fishing here in Central Washington. Sockeye salmon returns have been the big story this season, with a record return to the upper Columbia River. Over 300,000 have passed over Wells Dam and there are still fish trickling up the system. The return of sockeye to Lake Wenatchee has been astonishing, too. Early estimates were for 30,000 fish and now it appears that over 60,000 are going to make their way over Tumwater Dam and into the lake.

Fire at Quincy seed plant contained

QUINCY - A stack of seed bins between two buildings ignited a fire Wednesday morning, causing damage to a Quincy seed plant.

Shooter Dead, People Hurt Outside Empire State

Expert says Munro was on walkway when shot

EPHRATA - A forensic expert testified Sage Munro's lungs likely filled within a second of being shot.

Police problems not resolved

MATTAWA - The investigation and audit that are the cause of under-staffing at the Mattawa Police Department have not been resolved.

Margaret Linder three-time winner

CRESCENT BAR - It was Margaret Linder's day at the Crescent Bar Golf Course's Women's Day competition on Aug. 7.

Representative Akins' views reflect Republican/Tea Party values of today

Rep. Akins', a House Science committeeman, totally misrepresented the truth about pregnancy occurring from a rape attack, but actually did speak the truth about his real perspective on women. Rep. Akins AND Rep. Paul Ryan cosponsored a House bill that would give fetuses full personhood rights from the moment of fertilization. This bill was rejected by voters in several conservative states, including Mississippi and Colorado. They have voted to defund federal family planning programs, including contraceptive pills, IUD's and other contraceptive methods and preventive cancer screening for women; supported the "Let Women Die Act", allowing hospitals to refuse to provide a woman emergency abortion care, even if her life is on the line; and authored a budget that dismantles Social Security, Medicaid and Medicare. They voted No on the Violence Against Women Act, that protects ALL women from abuse. They voted No on a bill to increase the minimum wage to a living wage, and NO to protect water, air, and the land.

Reader talks liberal, conservative philosophies

What does it mean to be liberal or conservative? I have a few ideas.

PUD appeals Crescent Bar ruling

EPHRATA - The Grant County PUD filed an appeal with the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco of Federal Judge Justin L. Quackenbush's denial of binding arbitration.

NOTICE OF HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Franklin County Auditor has completed and has put on file with the Board of Franklin County Commissioners the 2013 Preliminary Budget of Franklin County.

Foundation to sponsor scholarship run

Money raised will be used for BBCC scholarships

MOSES LAKE - The Big Bend Community College Foundation will sponsor a five-kilometer walk and run Sept. 22 to raise money for scholarships.

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

Sealed bids, plainly marked "BID FOR Dodson Road Overlay, CRP 12-01", 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, September 18, 2012

City of Connell, Washington

Pioneer Human Services/Camp Outlook Conditional Use Permit

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

Sealed bids, plainly marked "BID FOR NEVA LAKE Road, CRP 10-06", 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, August 28, 2012

CITY OF MESA

ORDINANCE NO. 12-02

FRANKLIN COUNTY

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CITY OF MESA

ORDINANCE NO. 12-03

Free breakfast to set tone for Comm "Unity" Day

MATTAWA - Early visitors this Saturday, Aug. 25, to the annual Comm "Unity" Day for Mattawa. Beverly, Schawana and Desert Aire should have plenty of energy for the day-long event.

Model airplanes take to the skies Sept. 9

'Fun fly' sponsored by Moses Lake club

MOSES LAKE - A group of radio-controlled airplane pilots will sponsor a fly-in for pilots and spectators Sept. 9 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at McKay Field, about one mile south of town on Baseline Road.

Grant County deputy shoots Moses Lake man

Incident occurs during domestic violence call

MOSES LAKE - An unidentified man shot by a Grant County Sheriff's deputy Tuesday morning is in "serious but stable condition" at a Spokane hospital today.

City council approves cell tower

MATTAWA - A draft ordinance approved previously by Mattawa City Council to allow the building of a cell phone tower in the community has not yet been fully approved.

Grant County growing as major part of wine country

Every month new wineries open in Washington in what seems to be a constantly expanding industry.

Man charged in Moses Lake drive-by

Bullets in gun allegedly matched

EPHRATA - A man is facing charges for allegedly taking part in a drive-by shooting in Moses Lake.

Riddle, Thompson winners of member-guest tournament

CRESCENT BAR - Jerry Riddle and Tom Thompson were the winners of the Crescent Bar Men's Club's annual two-man member-guest golf tournament on Aug. 4-5.

PUD breaks ground on heritage center

MATTAWA - Construction on a new heritage facility is under way after Grant County PUD officials broke ground on a center to showcase the Wanapum culture recently.

Sex offender to live in Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE - The Grant County Sheriff's office announced that a Level 2 sex offender registered to live in the area.

Superior Court of Washington

To the Respondent: MANUEL DE JESUS NEVAREZ

SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION

The State of Washington to Defendants: Cause Number 12-2-00218-1, The State of Washington to the said Defendants Richard Shearer.

NOTICE OF SCHOOL DISTRICT BUDGET HEARING

Notice is hereby given that the Board of Directors of Moses Lake School District #161 of Grant County, Washington will hold a Public Hearing on the budget for the 2012/2013 fiscal year at the regular board meeting on Thursday, August 23, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. in the MLSD Board Room, 1318 W. Ivy Ave.

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON

The State of Washington to DAVID A. DIKE, CAROL J. DIKE and their Unknown heirs:

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Noble, Barnes, DeLeeuw, Demuth win Li'l Abner golf tournament

CRESCENT BAR - Wilma DeLeeuw, Judy Barnes, Don DeMuth and Jeff Noble combined their efforts on Aug. 8 to win the Crescent Bar Men's Club's annual mixed foursomes Li'l Abner Golf Tournament.

Miss Rodeo Washington crowned

Deer Park woman replaces outgoing Quincy queen

MOSES LAKE - The search for another great promoter of the sport of rodeo in Washington is over as Jessica Tennant, of Deer Park, was named the 2013 Miss Rodeo Washington over the weekend.

William J. Ringer

William J. Ringer, 92, a world war II veteran, born in Chicago, IL, lived in Seattle, WA for 44 years, and Moses Lake for the last six years, passed away on August 14, 2012 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Spokane, WA. Services will be held on Thursday August 23, 2012 at 2 p.m. at Moses Lake United Methodist Church, 746 S. Ironwood Drive, Moses Lake, WA. If you would like to donate, a memorial can be made to the Moses Lake United Methodist Church.

Man missing after dive into Columbia

DESERT AIRE - Search and rescue personnel from Grant County started a search of the Columbia River near here for a possible drowning victim on Sunday afternoon and were still searching at deadline time for The Royal Register.

Vigil scheduled for victim

Delia Chavez died in Aug. 9 car accident

MOSES LAKE - A candlelight vigil and fundraiser in memory of Delia Chavez, 19, of Moses Lake, who died recently in a traffic accident, will be held Wednesday from 9 to 11 p.m. at Lakeview Terrace Elementary School, 780 South Clover Dr.

Family Wants More Answers About Handcuffed Death

The Fishin' Magician: Rules on Lake Wenatchee

Here's some great news for those who enjoy fishing for sockeye salmon. There is an expanded bag limit announced for sockeye on Lake Wenatchee. The season started with a bag limit of three, which is one higher than in past years, and now it has been raised to five fish per day.

Richard Wayne Cariveau

Long time Soap Lake resident Richard Wayne Cariveau, known by his friends as Buck, age 71, passed away on August 13, 2012 at Provence Sacred Heart Hospital in Spokane, WA. He was a loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle. Born on January 26, 1941 to Donald J. Cariveau & Claire R. Cariveau. He will truly be missed by all that knew and love him.

Gary Lenard Wahl

Gary Lenard Wahl died at the age of 59 on Monday, August 13, 2012 at his home on the farm. He was born on Father's Day, June 21st, 1953 to Lenard and Ava Wahl in Coeur d 'Alene, Idaho. He married his high school sweetheart Jan Tilton on November 2, 1974. The couple raised their children on the family homestead in Lind, WA. Gary worked with his dad on the family farm until he took over operations from his father in 1993 and continued to farm until his death. Husband, father, grandpa, son, brother, uncle, family and friend; Gary was different things to many different people, but is loved and remembered by all. His fun-loving personality lit up every room. He loved snowmobiling, golfing, riding four-wheelers, working the drag races, and fishing. He had a passion for wheat farming and always liked talking "shop". As an active member of the Lind Lions Club, he enjoyed helping with community events. Later in life he spent his free time at his property on Lake Roosevelt enjoying special time with family and friends. Much more could be said. He will be dearly missed and fondly remembered. He is preceded in death by his father Lenard Wahl in 1996. He is survived by his wife, Jan Wahl of Lind, WA, his son Andy Wahl of Spokane Valley, WA, his daughter Christi (Eric) Dahl of Spokane, WA, one granddaughter, Vera Dahl, his mother, Ava Wahl of Lind, WA, his sisters Linda (Doug) Borth of Walla Walla, WA, Bonnie (Dale) Grams of Ritzville, WA, Patti Schilling of Spokane Valley, WA and many nieces and nephews. A memorial service is to be held on Monday, August 20 at 11:00 a.m. at the Lind Community Church followed by a luncheon at the Lind Lions Club. If you would like to donate, a memorial can be made to the American Heart Association or a memorial of your choice. Danekas Funeral Home-Ritzville is entrusted with arrangements.

Ex-Penn State President Disputes Freeh Report

Trio of weekend wrecks injures six in Othello

OTHELLO - Othello was a hotbed for automobile wreck activity over the weekend.

Drive-by shooting, cocaine lead to arrests

MOSES LAKE - A Thursday drive-by shooting in Moses Lake led to the arrest of three men later that evening.

Today in History for Wednesday, August 22nd

Wash. Man Due in Court in Alleged Obama Threat

Jasman resigns as deputy coroner

Stays as chief investigator

EPHRATA - Jerry Jasman won't sign any more death certificates until the Grant County prosecutor's lawsuit against him is resolved.

Have fun but please be careful on the water

Returning to my car after mass Sunday evening in Yakima, I checked my phone messages and missed calls, as I usually do. There was one oddly worded text from the Grant County Sheriff's Office.

ROYAL SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 160

GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON

4th Royal School District facilities meeting tonight

ROYAL CITY - The Royal School District Community Communications Committee will hold the fourth in a continuing series of facilities meetings tonight at the high school library.

LEGAL NOTICE

INVITATION to BID

Moses Lake man shot by sheriff's deputy

Deputies responding to domestic violence call

MOSES LAKE — An unidentified man was hospitalized this morning after he was shot by a Grant County Sheriff’s Deputy responding to a domestic violence complaint.

John Michael Montgomery wows fans

Headlines Grant Co. Fair

MOSES LAKE - About an hour before Saturday's John Michael Montgomery concert, friends Megan Phelps, Jordyn Murray and Devin Robbins were hanging out at the Carolyn Fischer Stage area.

Hot bites on the line as summer keeps heating up

The weather continues to be hot here in Central Washington, and so is the fishing for summer run salmon in the Brewster Pool and below Wells Dam. Bright fish continue to move up the Columbia and anglers are finding them willing to bite off the mouth of the Okanogan River.

Royal schools plan to spray grounds

ROYAL CITY - The Royal School District will be applying the pesticide known as Battleship on Tuesday, Aug. 22 and Wednesday, Aug. 23, on school grounds.

Tropical Tango Party coming in two weeks

8-year-old historical society gives children a boost

QUINCY - The Quincy Valley Historical Society's Tropical Tango Party, which will be held on Saturday, Aug. 25, marks eight years that the Society has been raising funds for heritage education for children.

2 Dead, Cars Crushed in Md. Train Accident

Fight against Cle Elum fire aided by weather

CLE ELUM, Wash. (AP) - Better weather conditions over the weekend have helped firefighters gain ground on fire that has scorched dozens of homes east of the Cascades.

Payoff for hard work comes at stock sale

MOSES LAKE - For 10 months, and for dairy cattle, more than double that, 4-H and FFA livestock participants feed, water and work with their animals, hoping to see the payoff when the Grant County Fair rolls around.

Ephrata apartment goes up in flames

EPHRATA - An Ephrata apartment was all but demolished by a fire Friday morning.

Kansas Rep. Apologizes for Nude Dip in Holy Sea

Morfin's murder conviction upheld

Argued juror should have been investigated

EPHRATA - The appellate court upheld the conviction of the man who killed Manuel A. Arousa, of Warden, in 2009.

Facebook Stock Rebounds After Dropping Below $19

Today in History for Tuesday, August 21st

SUMMARY OF ORDINACE NO. 722

THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WARDEN HAS ADOPTED AN ORDINANCE REGULATING TRESPASS ON CITY PARKS BY ADDING A NEW SECTION TO CHAPTER 8.62 "PARK RULES AND REGULATIONS" OF THE WARDEN MUNICIPAL CODE. .

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AN OPEN RECORD PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD September 4, 2012 at 3:30 p.m. in the Grant County Commissioners Hearing Room, Courthouse, Ephrata, WA regarding the following Grant County budget extension requests:

ROYAL SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 160

NOTICE is hereby given that the Board of Directors (the "Board") of Royal School District No. 160, Grant County, Washington (the "District") will hold its regular monthly meeting on Monday, August 27, 2012 at 7:30 pm, in the High School Library, located at 955 Ahlers Road, Royal City, Washington.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE

Abbreviated Legal: Lot 8 Block 1 Ephrata Heights 5th Addition

NOTICE OF PESTICIDE APPLICATION

NOTICE is hereby given that the Royal School District No. 160, located at 901 Ahlers Road, Royal City, Washington will be applying the broadleaf weed pesticide known as Battleship, containing Triclopyr, Fluroxypyr and MCPA, on all district property on Tuesday, August 22 and Wednesday, August 23, 2012.

Tupperware lady still going strong in spite of economy

TRINIDAD - While many folks across the country are singing the blues over having lost a job in the current tough economy, Debi Hill moves right along in hers after 19 years.

Carnival's razzle-dazzle hard to ignore

MOSES LAKE - Flashing lights, high-speed twirls, loud noises and overpriced tickets are enough to turn any grown-up off.

First night of rodeo amps crowd

MOSES LAKE - The 69th Moses Lake Roundup Rodeo kicked off last night, with local and out of state competitors squaring off in front of a crowd clearly excited for some rodeo action.

Today in History for Monday, August 20th

GCHA board needs to add new member

EPHRATA - The Grant County Board of Commissioners is looking for an interested citizen to fill a vacant position with the Grant County Housing Authority Board.

Miss Moses Lake enjoys Grant Co. fair

First Canola delivery arrives in Grant Co.

MOSES LAKE - It's hard to go anywhere fast at the Grant County Fairgrounds if you've got a shiny tiara perched on your head and a white sash proclaiming your royal status.

Rio's Most Powerful Drug Gang Bans Crack

Small Plane Crashes on Long Island; 2 Dead

China's Gu: Suspended Death Sentence for Murder

How did you like this year's fair?

Back on the right track with help from Job Corps

Students found new start at Moses Lake facility

MOSES LAKE - Cortnie Day and Codie Musick both believed their lives were on the wrong track. That started both of them on a journey that led to Moses Lake and, among other things, volunteering at the Moses Lake Lions Club food booth at the Grant County Fair.

Tiger Wood's chances to catch Jack probably dead

EDITORIAL

Sunday's final round of the PGA Championship is the most golf I've watched in a while, and it seemed eerily similar to the second round of the 2005 British Open.

First Canola delivery arrives in Grant Co.

WILSON CREEK - A sign of what the owners of Pacific Coast Canola hope are slightly changing times arrived at the grain elevator recently, with the first shipment of canola seed.

Small business hazardous waste collection scheduled

EPHRATA - Businesses and agencies that generate small amounts of hazardous waste will a disposal opportunity on Friday, Sept. 7 at the Ephrata Landfill Recycling Center.

Witness says Libby wasn't with her

Initially told police he was

EPHRATA - Tosha Devyak testified Ian Libby was not with her when Sage Munro was murdered, after initially telling police he was.

Burgers, shakes mainstay at new Ralphie's restaurant

Couple realizes business dream

MOSES LAKE - Move over Moses Lake establishments, there's a new burger joint in town.

Miss Rodeo to crown new queen

QUINCY - Kylie Kooistra of Quincy is still enjoying her year as Miss Rodeo Washington, and Saturday she'll crown the 2013 Miss at the Moses Lake Roundup rodeo.

Wayne, LaReva Brown celebrate 50th anniversary

ROYAL CITY - Wayne and LaReva Brown, residents of the Royal Slope, enjoyed a celebration of their 50 years of marriage with their family the last weekend of July in Coeur D'Alene, Idaho.

Mourning dove and forest grouse season to open in two weeks

Samuel Billingsley raised a family of 17 children

The joy of large families

Large families were common in the old days. Samuel Billingsley raised a family of 17 children, having 10 with his first wife, Ruth, and seven with his second wife, Elizabeth. You see Ruth and Elizabeth were good friends, so before Ruth died, she asked her husband to marry Elizabeth and ...Well, read on.

Drought, demand push wheat prices higher

Wheat selling near record levels

RITZVILLE - Despite an extremely volatile market, prices for wheat have trended up during harvest 2012, and are close to historic levels.

Fresh News From MarDon

Summer is staying great out here in the Potholes Recreation Area & MarDon Resort. With the sunny days and low water now is the perfect time to make a trip out to Potholes Reservoir. The water level is currently at 1,033.6 feet putting the lake about 13 feet below full pool, exposing many sand beach dunes and channels for watersports!

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Sealed bids will be received by the Public Utility District No. 2 of Grant County at the District's Contracting Office located at 154 A Street SE, Ephrata, Washington until 2:30 P.M., on August 29, 2012, Supplying CDF Slurry, Fluidized Sand, and Concrete Backfill in accordance with Contract Documents 170-3503.

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Request for Proposals will be received by the Public Utility District No. 2 of Grant County, WA at 15655 Wanapum Village Lane SW, Beverly, Washington 99321 until 4:00pm on September 5, 2012 to engineer, supply and deliver twelve (12) sets of two (2) Wanapum Dam Spillway Gate Cylindrical Trunnion Bearings and Thrust Washers as more fully described in Contract Documents 330-3509 RFP.

City of Moses Lake

Rathbone Major Plat: Rathbone Sales, Inc. submitted an application for a major subdivision on Aug. 9, 2012.

City of Warden

A Public Hearing will be held, August 28, 2012 at 7 PM in the Council Chambers of Warden City Hall, located at 201 So. Ash Avenue, Warden, WA.

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Request for Proposals will be received by the Public Utility District No. 2 of Grant County, WA at 15655 Wanapum Village Lane SW, Beverly, Washington 99321 until 4:00pm on September 5, 2012 to engineer, supply and deliver twelve (12) sets of two (2) Wanapum Dam Spillway Gate Trunnion Spherical Bearings as more fully described in Contract Documents 330-3491 RFP.

Sharp UXB20 phone & fax machine

Wood computer desk with hutch

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'67 50 Series Chevrolet Truck

Grant County Fair Day 2 link

Our readers are talking

What do our readers want from us? It's a question that employees in all departments of Columbia Basin Herald ask from time to time. Are we covering too much of one topic, or not enough in another area of reader interest?

Garden, stage dedicated for fair volunteers

MOSES LAKE - Fittingly, during the first day of the 101st Grant County Fair on Tuesday, two long-time fair volunteers were memorialized with two new fixtures.

Beat the heat

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Downward economic spiral likely to continue

I tuned in to Fox's Neil Cavuto show today and saw that he had as a guest, Arthur Laffer, former economic advisor to President Ronald Reagan.

Russian Embassy Draws 'Riot' Protesters

The Fishin' Magician: Difficult decisions

I am faced with a tough choice these days. The fishing for Chinook salmon on the upper Columbia, particularly at the Brewster Pool and below Wells Dam is very good right now. Another fishing opportunity I wait for every summer just got started, and that's fly fishing our small streams. Do I hit the Columbia with the chance of hooking a king weighing up to 30 pounds, or do I go wade the Icicle or Entiat and catch 9-inch rainbow.

Assange Supporters React to Asylum Decision

Today in History for Friday, August 17th

Libby's friend testifies

EPHRATA - Two witnesses testified Ian Libby was calling Julian Latimer the morning of Sage Munro's murder.

Helping prevent fires in the Great Outdoors

The recent Cle Elum wildfire has brought my focus this week back to preventing wildfires. The word recent is misused in this instance.

Children's education fund raiser a Tropical Tango Party

QUINCY - The Reiman-Simmons House's annual fund raiser for the Educational Fund for Children - Quincy Summer Tropical Tango Party this year - will be held on Saturday, Aug. 25.

Reader offers life lessons

Goodness. Yesterday when my husband unlocked the car at 3 p.m., it was 104 degrees inside. A little encouragement for those who say "I can't do this."

Respect nature

EDITORIAL

Nature can be beautiful, yet very dangerous, as recent news events in our region prove.

Moses Lake family mourns

MOSES LAKE - Friends and family members of Jessica Alvarado, 29, are in shock after she was found unresponsive in her Spokane County Jail cell Monday morning.

National Day of Prayer for Our Country

It is time for people to think about what it means to have the original US Constitution and first twelve amendments as the blueprint of our government; to think what it means to have a person of strong moral values who understands that the Oath of Office is a commitment to our Creator, and that we shall answer to our Creator for our actions in this life; and to think about what the future shall be for our children and grandchildren.

Bread, Cheese & Cured Meat Festival tomorrow

TRINIDAD - The annual Bread, Cheese & Cured Meat Festival will be celebrated at White Heron Cellars tomorrow, Saturday, Aug. 18, starting at 6 p.m.

Moses Lake girl becomes cowgirl for a day

Foundation grants wish for Moses Lake tyke

MOSES LAKE - Most little girls dream of being a princess.

New storm water permit targets Eastern WA

OLYMPIA - Managing urban runoff in eastern Washington to reduce pollution to lakes, rivers and streams is the focus of a new, updated permit issued by the state Department of Ecology.

Cannibal Suspect Incompetent for Trial

NOTICE OF SCHOOL DISTRICT BUDGET HEARING

Notice is hereby given that the Board of Directors of Moses Lake School District #161 of Grant County, Washington will hold a Public Hearing on the budget for the 2012/2013 fiscal year at the regular board meeting on Thursday, August 23, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. in the MLSD Board Room, 1318 W. Ivy Ave.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE

Pursuant to R.C.W. Chapter 61.24, et seq. Trustee's Sale No: WA-USB-12012384 Loan No. 6800104525 I NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Trustee, PEAK FORECLOSURE SERVICES OF WASHINGTON, INC., will on September 14, 2012, at the hour of 10:00 AM, at THE MAIN ENTRANCE TO THE FRANKLIN COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 1016 NORTH FOURTH STREET, PASCO, WA, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at the time of sale, the following described real and persona! property (hereafter referred to collectively as the "Property"), situated in the County of FRANKLIN, State of Washington: LOT 9, SUNRISE ESTATE PHASE 1, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME D OF PLATS AT PAGE 326, RECORDS OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, WASHINGTON. Tax Parcel No: 113-890-117, commonly known as 2714 GLENDIVE COURT, PASCO, WA. The Property is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 9/20/2007, recorded 9/21/2007, under Auditor's/Recorder's No. 1708682, records of FRANKLIN County, Washington, from AARON VELASCO-GARCIA, A SINGLE PERSON AND MAGDALENA VELASCO-GARCIA, A SINGLE PERSON, as Grantor, to FRONTIER TITLE AND ESCROW, as Trustee, in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which is presently held by U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION. II No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any court by reason of the Borrower's or Grantor's default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust III The defaults) for which this foreclosure is/are made are as follows: FAILURE TO PAY THE MONTHLY PAYMENT WHICH BECAME DUE ON 1/1/2012, AND ALL SUBSEQUENT MONTHLY PAYMENTS, PLUS LATE CHARGES AND OTHER COSTS AND FEES AS SET FORTH. Other potential defaults do not involve payment of the Beneficiary. If applicable, each of these defaults must also be cured. Listed below are categories of common defaults, which do not involve payment of money to the Beneficiary. Opposite each such listed default is a brief description of the action/documentation necessary to cure the default. The list does not exhaust all possible other defaults; any defaults identified by Beneficiary or Trustee that are not listed below must also be cured. Other default, Action necessary to cure Nonpayment of Taxes/Assessments Deliver to Trustee written proof that all taxes and assessments against the property are paid current Default under any senior lien Deliver to Trustee written proof that all senior liens are paid current and that no other defaults exist. Failure to insure property against hazard Deliver to Trustee written proof that the property is insured against hazard as required by the Deed of Trust. Waste Cease and desist from committing waste, repair all damage to property and maintain property as required in Deed of Trust. Unauthorized sale of property (Due on Sale) Revert title to permitted vestee IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: Principal $99,940.56, together with interest as provided in the Note or other instrument secured, and such other costs and fees as are due under the note or other instrument secured, and as are provided by statute. V. The above-described real property will be sold to satisfy the expenses of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. The sale will be made without warranty, express or implied regarding title, possession, or encumbrances on September 14, 2012. The default(s) referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by September 3, 2012 (11 days before the sale date) to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time on or before September 3, 2012 (11 days before the sale date) the default(s) as set forth in Paragraph III is/are cured and the Trustee's fees and costs are paid. The sale may be terminated at any time after September 3, 2012, (11 days before the sale date) and before the sale, by the Borrower, Grantor, any Guarantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance paying the entire interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees, and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI. A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address (es): AARON VELASCO-GARCIA, 2714 GLENDIVE COURT, PASCO, WA, 99301 MAGDALENA VELASCO-GARCIA, 2714 GLENDIVE COURT, PASCO, WA, 99301 by both first class and certified mail on 04/30/2012, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and on 04/30/2012, the Borrower and Grantor were personally served 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's Sale will be held in accordance with Ch 61.24 RCW and anyone wishing to bid at the sale will required to have in his/her possession at the time the bidding commences, cash, cashier's check, or certified check in the amount of at least one dollar over the Beneficiary's opening bid. In addition, the successful bidder will be required to pay the full amount of his/her bid in cash, cashier's check, or certified check within one hour of the making of the bid. 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 of their interest in the above-described property. IX. Anyone having any objections to the sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the same pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee's sale. X. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS - The purchaser at the Trustee's Sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the deed of trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants and tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants and tenants by summary proceedings under the Unlawful Detainer Act, Chapter 59.12 RCW. Sale Information Line: 714-730-2727 or Website: http://www.lpsasap.com Dated: May 30, 2012 PEAK FORECLOSURE SERVICES OF WASHINGTON, INC. AS TRUSTEE 2505 3RD Ave., Suite 100, Seattle, WA 98121 By Lilian Solano, Trustee Sale Officer A-4257896 08/16/2012, 09/06/2012

NOTICE: ANNOUNCEMENT OF AVAILABILITY OF DRAFT PERMIT

Pacific Coast Canola has applied for a State Waste Discharge Permit in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 90.48 Revised Code of Washington (RCW) and Chapter 173-216 Washington Administrative Code (WAC).

NOTICE OF HEARING

ADOPT SIX-YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

FIRST AMENDED NOTICE AND SUMMONS IN FORECLOSURE

NTS Ledecky

Abbreviated Legal: L 19 and 20, College Addition

City of Connell, Washington

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Connell City Council requests the names of vendors to be included on the city’s Vendors List.

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Estate of REED GIBBONS, Deceased.

NTS Gailegos

Abbreviated Legal: LOT 3 DESERT SUNSET DIVISION 1 PHASE 2

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR WASHINGTON IN AND FOR GRANT COUNTY

TO: STATE OF WASHINGTON;

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

Sealed bids, plainly marked "BID FOR NEVA LAKE Road, CRP 10-06", will be received

CITY OF MESA

The City of Mesa City Council will conduct a Public Hearing, Tuesday, August 28, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. or shortly thereafter at Mesa City Hall, 103 Franklin Street, Mesa, WA for the purpose of the following: Small Water System Management Program

Fundraising food booths Fair tradition

MOSES LAKE - The Grant County Fair was officially open less than four hours, and already the crowds were swirling around the Block 40 building. By 11 a.m. the line was starting to form outside the Lioness Club booth, as customers looking for those spaceburgers.

Formal complaint filed for Lee hearing

EPHRATA - The Washington State Bar Association formalized its allegations against Grant County Prosecutor Angus Lee.

Wis. Missing Girl Found Dead

Moses Lake Roundup features top cowboys

MOSES LAKE - Some of the top cowboys from around the country are competing at the 69th annual Moses Lake Roundup Rodeo, which started yesterday and runs through Saturday at the Grant County Fairgrounds in conjunction with the Grant County Fair.

Fire almost claims mobile home

MOSES LAKE - A structure fire nearly decimated a mobile home Monday evening around 6 p.m.

2 Sheriff's Deputies Dead 2 Hurt in La. Shootout

Central Washington wildfire burns 70 homes

Grant Co. firefighters assist

CLE ELUM (AP) - Gusty winds and high temperatures hampered efforts Tuesday to control a fast-moving wildfire that has already destroyed 70 homes and burned across more than 40 square miles on the east slope of the Cascades.

County fair goers reminded about swine flu

MOSES LAKE - With the Grant County Fair around the corner, the Grant Health District is sharing information about swine flu for the safety of fair goers and youths who raise pigs for show.

Tycksen says Libby admitted to murder

EPHRATA - Crystal Tycksen testified Ian Libby admitted to killing someone within days of Sage Munro's murder.

Today in History for Thursday, August 16th

Plane burns near Royal City

ROYAL CITY - A Royal Flying Service crop dusting airplane burned early Tuesday morning after making a hard landing on the side of state Route 26 near the Royal Golf Course.

Last day to sign up for camp

MOSES LAKE - The deadline for signing up for the decade-old Grid Kids football camp has been extended through today. Kids will learn the basic fundamentals of tackling, throwing and catching a football.

Spring Freeze Damages Great Lakes Apple Crop

Grant County Fair attendees reminded about swine flu

MOSES LAKE - With the Grant County Fair around the corner, the Grant Health District is sharing information about swine flu for the safety of fairgoers and youths who raise pigs for show.

WA Conservation Corps looking to fill 300 positions

OLYMPIA - The Department of Ecology's Washington Conservation Corps (WCC) is looking for applicants to fill nearly 300 AmeriCorps service positions in 16 counties across the state.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE

LOTS 3 AND 4, REVISION OF JERDON'S FIRST ADDITION TO EPHRATA, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 10 OF PLATS, PAGES 60 AND 61, RECORDS OF GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON

REQUEST FOR LETTERS OF INTENT TO BID

Aging & Adult Care of Central Washington (AACCW) is accepting letters of intent to bid for Aging Network Chore (ANC) offered primarily to those age 60+ or others meeting specific criteria for ANC services.

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON

The State of Washington to DAVID A. DIKE, CAROL J. DIKE and their Unknown heirs:

LEGAL NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the Royal School District No. 160 will accept bids on food, milk, bread, and fuel. Detailed specifications can be obtained by contacting the Royal School District, PO Box 486, Royal City, WA 99357 or by phone: 509.346.2222.

SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION

Superior Court of Washington, in and for Grant County. The State of Washington to Defendants: Cause Number 12-2-00218-1, The State of Washington to the said Defendants Richard Shearer.

Superior Court of Washington

To the Respondent: MANUEL DE JESUS NEVAREZ

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Sealed bids will be received by the Public Utility District No. 2 of Grant County at 15655 Wanapum Village Lane SW, Beverly, Washington 99321 until 2:30 P.M., on September 12, 2012 for Contract Priest Rapids Recreation Area Construction as more fully described in Contract Documents 430-3481.

NOTICE OF APPLICATION

Notice is hereby given that a Short Plat application was received by Grant County on July 25, 2012 from Luz M. Garcia, 2768 Rd S SW, Quincy, WA 98848.

Randy Allred resigns, PUD seeks replacement

EPHRATA - Citing ongoing health concerns, Royal City farmer Randy Allred has resigned from the Grant County PUD commission, effective Nov. 1.

Quilt squares collected at fair

MOSES LAKE - Red, white and blue squares are being displayed at the Grant County Fair before they're turned into quilts for combat veterans.

Big rigs and Mr. Dizzy entertain crowd at ERP

EPHRATA - It was a hot and balmy, but nonetheless race fans were treated to two nights of thrilling entertainment as Inland Oil and Propane and Tjoelker Trucking brought the North American Big Rigs out of Canada and Mr. Dizzy to the Ephrata Raceway Park (ERP) last weekend.

Roundup to feature top cowboys

MOSES LAKE - Some of the top cowboys from around the country are scheduled to make an appearance at the 69th annual Moses Lake Roundup Rodeo from Aug. 16-18 at the Grant County Fairgrounds.

Names sought for new state ferries

OLYMPIA - Construction of two new Olympic Class 144-car ferries is under way, and the Washington State Transportation Commission invites you to submit name ideas for the boats.

Francis Martin Johnsen

Francis Martin Johnsen, age 89, passed away in Pasco, WA, on Monday, June 25, 2012.

Ladies and gentlemen, start your engines

MOSES LAKE - The 41st annual KWIQ Moses Lake Demo Derby gets under way Wednesday at the Grant County Fairgrounds.

Softball ends in third

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Miriam C. Smith

Miriam C. Smith, 95, a Moses Lake resident for 57 years passed away Friday, August 10, 2012 at Sand Ridge Care Home in Moses Lake. Viewing will be held from noon from 5 p.m., Tuesday, August 14, 2012 at Kayser's Chapel. Graveside services will be at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, August 15, 2012 at Pioneer Memorial Gardens in 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, Moses Lake.

Fire destroys vehicle over weekend

GEORGE - An engine fire rendered a car a total loss Saturday afternoon.

Tiger's chances to catch Jack probably dead

EDITORIAL

Sunday's final round of the PGA Championship is the most golf I've watched in a while, and it seemed eerily similar to the second round of the 2005 British Open.

The Fishin' Magician: Salmon and Trout

Sockeye salmon are still being caught in the Brewster Pool, but most anglers are switching their attention to the kings that are swarming off the mouth of the Okanogan River. I had heard that the action on Lake Wenatchee for sockeye had slowed down, but then came back.

Moses Lake Rotary donates backpacks

More than 400 backpacks for elementary students

MOSES LAKE - About 400 backpacks filled with supplies will be ready for children going back to school, courtesy of the noon Rotary Club.

Retailers Report Strong Sales in July

Shiver Me Timbers! 17th Century Shipwreck on Ice

Gates Pushing Effort to Redesign Toilet

Four-way wreck kills Ephrata man

SOAP LAKE - An Ephrata man was killed in a four-vehicle wreck three miles west of Soap Lake Friday.

Today in History for Wednesday, August 15th

Morris E. Thomas

Morris E. Thomas, 94, of Yakima, died peacefully on August 1, 2012 at Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital. Morris was born on December 17, 1917 in Indian Valley, Idaho to Augusta and Arthur Thomas. He graduated in 1935 from Kapowsin High School, Kapowsin, WA.

Three-car wreck blocks Highway 17

MOSES LAKE - A three-car pile-up blocked traffic on state Highway 17 for a brief time Sunday afternoon.

Delia Chavez

Delia Chavez, 19, of Moses Lake, went to be with the lord on August 9, 2012.

Girl, 16, wins PUD photo contest

EPHRATA - Shawnee Moats, 16, of Soap Lake, is the ultimate Columbia River Nomad based on the results of a recent Grant PUD Facebook photo contest.

School facilities meeting tonight

ROYAL CITY - The Royal School District Community Communications Committee will host another in a continuing series of facilities meetings tonight at the high school library.

ROYAL SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 160

GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Sealed bids will be received by the Public Utility District No. 2 of Grant County at the District's Ephrata Contracting Office located at 154 A Street SE, Ephrata, Washington 98823 until 2:30 P.M., on August 28, 2012 Supplying One (1) Dodge Ram 3500 Crew Cab 4x4, Cab and Chassis in accordance with Contract Documents 470-3493R.

LEGAL NOTICE

INVITATION to BID

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Ready for a rip-roarin' time at the Grant Co. Fair

MOSES LAKE - Once again, we come to the time of year where Grant County is put on display.

Locally Grown

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Officer, Gunman Among 3 Killed in Texas Shooting

PUD denied arbitration by judge

CRESCENT BAR - The residents of Crescent Bar Island won another round last week in their legal struggle with the Grant County Public Utility District over use of lands they've occupied for 50 years.

Mary Woolverton takes golf women's top position

CRESCENT BAR - Mary Woolverton scored a gross 106 to top the field in the July 31 women's day competition at the Crescent Bar Golf Course.

Ephrata extends marijuana garden moratorium

Not taking any action on state law

EPHRATA - Ephrata decided to delay creating any codes for community medical marijuana gardens for six more months.

Moses Lake School Board reviews proposed budget

General fund about $74.3 million

MOSES LAKE - The school board will consider a $110.8 million budget for the 2012-13 school year at its Aug. 23 meeting; board members held a budget hearing at the regular meeting Thursday.

Michelle L. Escamilla

Michelle L. Escamilla, 44, our beautiful wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend was welcomed into Heaven on Wednesday, August 8, 2012. She was at Providence Sacred Heart Hospital in Spokane surrounded by loving family. A celebration of life service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, August 14, 2012 at the Moses Lake Alliance Church, 1100 North Grape Drive with Pastor Jody Bowser officiating. 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.

8 Injured As SUV Crashes Into Donut Shop in NJ

Today in History for Tuesday, August 14th

David John Tusberg

David John Tusberg, 69, of Moses Lake, passed away Aug. 8, 2012, surrounded by family at Lake Ridge Solana Care Center in Moses Lake. He was raised Lutheran and had a deep and private relationship with God.

State Police: No Evidence of Saints Wiretapping

Breakfast, cowboy style, served Friday

Cowboy breakfast kicks off rodeo, fair

EPHRATA - The sizzle of pancake batter hitting a hot griddle, and the scrape of a spatula collecting scrambled eggs greeted people Friday morning.

Port of Moses Lake Public Corporation Meeting

The Port of Moses Lake Public Corporation will meet Monday, August 13, 2012 at 9:00 a.m. prior to the regularly scheduled Port Commission Meeting.

GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON

Grant County is seeking to contract with an experienced electrical company/firm for the purpose of replacing the existing generator/back-up power system at the Grant County Youth Services Facility in Ephrata, Washington with a new system that will provide reliable and increased capacity for emergency power.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE

Abbreviated Legal: PTN SENW 10-19-28

Notice of Application and Proposed Determination of Non-Significance

Notice is hereby given that a Building Permit and SEPA Checklist were received by Grant County on July 5, 2012 from the Big Bend Community College, 7662 Chanute Street NE, Moses Lake, WA 98837 Contact Person: Todd Davis (509) 750-8739; and were found to be technically complete on August 6, 2012.

Abbreviated Legal: PTN SENW 10-19-28

NOTICE is hereby given that the Board of Directors (the "Board") of Royal School District No. 160, Grant County, Washington (the "District") will hold its regular monthly meeting on Monday, August 27, 2012 at 7:30 pm, in the High School Library, located at 955 Ahlers Road, Royal City, Washington.

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY

TO THE DEFENDANT: OREN SMITH. A lawsuit has been started against you in the above entitled Court by Ronald Burke and Judy Burke, Plaintiffs. Plaintiffs’ claim is stated in the written Verified Complaint, a copy of which is served upon you with this Summons.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE

Abbreviated Legal: Lot 21, Hall-Weber Addition

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE

Abbreviated Legal: Lt 1 C.J. Short Plat

No change at Mattawa Police Department

MATTAWA - There has been no change at the Mattawa Police Department since it was announced that Chief Jensen and officer John Ingersoll were placed on leave pending two investigations.

State Trooper's happy presence

CRESCENT BAR - You probably wondered who'd been robbed or murdered on Crescent Bar Island the first time you saw the Washington State Patrol Ford Expedition pass through the gate into North Park this spring.

Nonprofit groups keep food court tasty

Space Burgers and lion ears and Block 40 ice cream, oh my

MOSES LAKE - Think of it: A Space Burger for lunch, of course a Space Burger; are you kidding? - from the Moses Lake Lioness booth, and maybe top it off with fries from the Knights of Columbus. Maybe a smoothie from the Moses Lake Band Boosters as a chaser, or possibly the butter beer from the Moses Lake Lions Club. And of course a glass of ice water from the Ephrata Lions Club somewhere in there.

Fish and Wildlife uses lethal force on cattle-killing wolves

The question was, will they really kill a wolf if necessary? Indeed they will and now they have. Fish and Wildlife officers have killed a wolf from a pack in northeast Washington.

ShowBiz Minute: Olympics, Box Office, Aniston

Do you support the proposed switch to rail for businesses in Grant County?

Today in History for Monday, August 13th

Enquest, Lennon, Hayes win men's golf

CRESCENT BAR - Playing a Stableford game, in which plus scores win, Paul Enquest, Gordon Lennon and Dave Hayes took the top spot at the Aug. 1 men's day at Crescent Bar Golf Course.

Duel in Desert a big success

MOSES LAKE - The Grant County Economic Development Council's (GCEDC) Duel in the Desert Aug. 3 and 4 at the Moses Lake Golf Club and Moses Pointe was a huge success.

Cyclist sustained gunshot wound to the back

MOSES LAKE - A man was allegedly shot in the back while riding his bike Wednesday night.

Texas A&M: Active Shooter Near Campus Caught

Hot Desert Nights really hot

DESERT AIRE - The annual Hot Desert Nights community celebration here on Saturday was indeed hot. Depending on whom you asked, the temperature topped out between 95 and 105 degrees.

King Salmon reigns supreme in Central Washington

Central Washington is salmon central right now. Big Chinook are being caught from Wenatchee up to Brewster. Sockeye salmon are still being taken in good numbers in the Brewster Pool.

Samaritan Healthcare names interim CEO

MOSES LAKE - Joe Sharp was hired as the interim chief executive officer at Samaritan Healthcare.

Rep. Doc Hastings visits area as well

MOSES LAKE - Area business leaders received a one-two congressional punch this week as U.S. Rep. Doc Hastings visited Moses Lake and Ephrata only a day after U.S. Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash.

Chiefs appoint new coaches

MOSES LAKE - Longview Elementary School's Cathy Lane and Moses Lake High School's Jamie Wise will lead the Chiefs as co-head coaches for the 2012 cross country team.

Art & Wine planned for October

MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake Business Association is planning its first Art & Wine Walk for Saturday, October 13.

All you need to do is look official and crash the party

I arrived at the Hot Desert Nights community celebration in Desert Aire Saturday with enough time to enjoy some of the drag racing, and the folks I ran into made it even more fun.

Sen. Murray discusses transportation, training

MOSES LAKE - From Grant County business and industry representatives to U.S. Sen. Patty Murray: We need rail.

Covered wagon still mode of transportation in early 1900s

Although we think of a covered wagon as a mode of transportation during the mid to late 1800s, such as wagon was used to move the Knopps to the Palouse country in 1916. Read on.

Member sought for mosquito board

EPHRATA - The Grant County Board of Commissioners is looking for one interested citizen of Grant County to serve on the Grant County Mosquito Control District No. 1 Board of Trustees.

Fresh News From MarDon

Now the water level on Potholes Reservoir is just right for anglers and watersports enthusiasts at 1,035.7 feet, or 10 feet below full pool. The water temperatures in the "Sand Dunes" are reaching above the 80F mark and the topwater bass fishing is on! Get your topwater ready for some dog days of summer fishing! Frogs and Buzzbaits are working in the Sand Dunes and Floating Rapala's are working wonders along the face of the dam with a 50 Smallmouth day easily possible. Smallmouths pushing 5lbs. are available along the dam and the rockpiles adjacent to them. WDFW Biologists recommend catching and keeping shorter Smallmouth Bass from Potholes Reservoir. Each angler may take 10 Smallmouth Bass with only one over 14".

Making the best wine of our arid desert air

Since the Central Washington and Southern British Columbia climates are somewhat unique in the world, we are still learning about the best ways to utilize this arid environment.

Waterfowl seasons set for 2012

The Fish and Wildlife commission has set the 2012 waterfowl hunting seasons during a public meeting on Aug. 3 and 4 in Olympia.

Detectives testify in Nickels murder trial

EPHRATA - Testimony about the investigation of David Nickels completed the prosecution's case against the 31-year-old Helena, Mont. man.

FIRST AMENDED NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE

ABBR. LEGAL: Lots 15 & 16, Blk 5; Lots 3-17 and 21-29, 30, Blk 8 and Lots 1-5 and 20-28, Blk 9, Resurvey of and Addition to Trinidad, Grant County, WA

Port of Moses Lake Public Corporation Meeting

The Port of Moses Lake Public Corporation will meet Monday, August 13, 2012 at 9:00 a.m. prior to the regularly scheduled Port Commission Meeting.

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AN OPEN RECORD PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD August 20, 2012 at 1:30 p.m. in the Grant County Commissioners Hearing Room, Courthouse, Ephrata, WA regarding a Planned Unit Development (PUD) time extension request from Crescent Ridge Ranch/Ross Clemenshaw.

Woman dead in Moses Lake collision

Car crossed center line

MOSES LAKE — A 19-year-old woman died and two others were injured in a collision on state Route 17 near Moses Lake.

Erick Alsager testifies about alleged confession

EPHRATA - Erick Alsager testified David Nickels confessed in a Montana bar to murdering someone in Washington.

Randy Allred resigns from PUD

EPHRATA - Citing ongoing health concerns, Royal City farmer Randy Allred has resigned from the Grant County PUD commission, effective Nov. 1.

Samaritan Hospital staff thanked

On the 26th of July our father fell and broke his hip and needed surgery for it.

Olympic athletes taxed

The U.S. Womens Gymnastics Team won the Olympic gold medal in London recently. After the team's last member performed and joined her team mates to await the judges decision, did anyone else notice what I did? The faces of those young girls all reflected what has made America the super-power it is and the country people will risk death trying to reach. I saw white, black, oriental, and other blends of ethnic origins in the smiles of those American faces. With all the problems within our country and government, it's nice to see individuals allowed to sacrifice and struggle as hard as they choose to reach goals, with a minimum of governmental interference. Except of course the Internal Revenue Service demand for as much as 35% of any cash bonus that comes with winning a medal. Geeze, really? Fifty percent of Americans don't pay income tax. But we need to whack our Olympic athletes for money earned on foreign soil, while trying to represent us! Rats, just when I was feeling so proud to be a American.

The Fishin' Magician: Salmon from Wenatchee to Brewster

Sockeye salmon fishing continues to be big news in our region. The forecast for Lake Wenatchee is now even higher than the initial expectation of 30,000 fish. Those that monitor this fishery believe that the final number of sockeye to reach Lake Wenatchee could be as high as 40,000

Grant Co. and voters agree - somewhat

EPHRATA - By and large, it was a mixed bag how Grant County primary voters' opinions lined up with the rest of the state.

Comment sought on new Vantage Data Center permit

QUINCY - The Washington State Department of Ecology (Ecology) is seeking public comment on a proposed air quality permit for the planned Vantage Data Centers server farm.

Guilty Plea in 8-year-old's Dismemberment Death

Frontier students appreciate paper's support

Thank you so much for running the donated ad for the girls Frontier Middle School Cheer Car Wash! Thanks for your generous support. The girls were able to have a very busy car washing day and earned $641! They are off to a great start. We couldn't have done it without the help of people like you!

Republican candidate signs targeted

Unfortunately, someone is taking, damaging and/or knocking down Republican candidate signs. There are several of us that have been maintaining these signs. Also, at another location all signs were knocked down. I put them all back even the democrat signs. I want to play fair and expect the same courtesy. These signs are expensive to candidates and those supporting them. There is a law regarding removing or defacing lawfully placed political advertising, including yard signs or billboards, without authorization. Defacing or removing each item is a separate violation. (Rev. Code Wash. 29A.84.040) This crime is punishable up to 90 days in prison, up to $1,000 fine, or both. Let's all play fair during these upcoming political races.

Past PUD commissioner praises Allred

There have been very few Commissioners in Grant PUD's history like Randy Allred. If there were more like him on the Board our PUD wouldn't be facing many of its problems and recent embarrassing disclosures. Randy has steadfastly represented all the ratepayers of this county faithfully. He is not a "special interest Commissioner" or one to avoid unpopular issues. He has been honest and made consistently wise decisions on PUD issues. In my book he will share the company of past Commissioners like Roy Mundy, Harold Beckemeier, Dean Hagerty, Bill Judge and others. Lets hope Randy's replacement will have the same high level of integrity and good judgment that Randy has.

Reader unhappy with "Women in Business" feature

Does anyone else see something bit wrong with the CBH feature, "Women in Business - Celebrating Business Women in the Columbia Basin"? The existence of this piece implies something special or noteworthy about the fact that a female, in particular, holds a job or management position.

Reflections about taxes, politics

Anyone happen to remember why the so called "Bush Tax Cut" was originally implemented? Remember when Al Gore and George Bush were debating what they would do with the proposed "surplus?" A "lock box" for Social Security was mentioned.

Following procedures would have helped Oregon Dept. of Revenue

GUEST EDITORIAL

Complying with regulations has become 'Mission Impossible'

GUEST EDITORIAL

Today in History for Friday, August 10th

MLPD deems Night Out a success

The men and women of the Moses Lake Police Department would like to thank all who participated in our National Night Out celebration yesterday. Over 600 people came to join in the festivities at Sinkiuse Square. It was an opportunity for people to meet neighbors, gain information on local safety and crime prevention programs, enjoy food and listen to great music.

3 US Troops Killed by Man in Afghan Army Uniform

Hector G. Adamos

Hector G. Adamos, 63, a longtime Moses Lake resident passed away Monday, August 6, 2012 at Kootenai Medical Center in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, his loving family at his side. Holy Rosary will be prayed at 10 a.m., Friday, August 10, 2012 immediately followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church.Interment will follow at Guarding Angels Cemetery. 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.

Grant Co. primaries show few results, decide levies

EPHRATA - While Grant County's primary election Tuesday didn't decide or narrow any local races, politicians on the ballot still took the vote quite seriously.

Manweller, Selmann gear up for 13th seat race

EPHRATA - It's time to wave the green flag on the race to fill outgoing state Rep. Bill Hinkle's 13th-district seat in the House of Representatives.

Google to Pay Millions for Latest Privacy Lapse

Balloon Fest flying to Quincy soon

QUINCY - The fourth annual Quincy Valley Hot Air Balloon Festival at Twin Firs Turf Farm has been scheduled for the weekend of Sept. 8-9 to coincide once again with the Farmer Consumer Awareness Day.

Grant County voter tabulations

Twins win 7-5 over Indians

CLEVELAND (AP) - The Minnesota Twins couldn't solve Cleveland Indians starter Corey Kluber. They had no trouble knocking around All-Star closer Chris Perez.

2012 Commission Meeting Times

The Port Commission will hold its regular meetings on the second and fourth Mondays of each month at 10:00 a.m. with the following date change: Second meeting in December will be held Monday, December 17, 2012.

Notice of Application and Public Hearing

Notice is hereby given that a Conditional Use Permit application and SEPA Checklist received by Grant County on June 28, 2012 from Moses Lake Air Service (Designated Contact: Fred Meise, 11905 Rd. 4 NE, Unit #2, Moses Lake, WA 98837, 509-765-7689) were found to be technically complete on August 2, 2012.

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LOT 26, LOVIISA FARMS II, PHASE 8, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME "D" OF PLATS, PAGE 316, RECORDS OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, WASHINGTON. Tax Parcel No: 118 010 247, commonly known as 4519 GALWAY LANE , PASCO, WA

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR WASHINGTON IN AND FOR GRANT COUNTY

TO: STATE OF WASHINGTON;

Hauber

Estate of: BETTY JEAN HAUBER, Deceased.

O'Neal

In the Matter of the Estate of GAIL M. O’NEAL, Deceased

NOTICE OF SCHOOL DISTRICT BUDGET HEARING

Notice is hereby given that the Board of Directors of Moses Lake School District #161 of Grant County, Washington will hold a Public Hearing on the budget for the 2012/2013 fiscal year at the regular board meeting on Thursday, August 9, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. in the MLSD Board Room, 1318 W. Ivy Ave.

North Franklin School District No. 51

The North Franklin School District No. 51 complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or disability.

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 430-3497

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR PACIFIC LAMPREY

The Franklin County Horticultural Pest and Disease Control Board

The Franklin County Horticultural Pest and Disease Control Board will have a public hearing on its preliminary 2013 budget during its regularly scheduled meeting at 1:30 P.M. on Monday, August 13, 2012 at the Emergency Management building, 4th and Boeing, in Pasco, WA.

CALL FOR BIDS

Sealed Proposals will be received by the undersigned at the City of Warden, 201 S. Ash Avenue, Warden, Washington 98857, up to 2:00 P.M.; local time on August 16, 2012, for furnishing the necessary labor, materials, equipment, tools, and guarantees thereof to construct the Main Street Sidewalk Improvements.

Thulien

In re the Estate of: BERT ENOCH THULIEN, Deceased.

Port of Moses Lake Public Corporation Meeting

The Port of Moses Lake Public Corporation will meet Monday, August 13, 2012 at 9:00 a.m. prior to the regularly scheduled Port Commission Meeting.

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

Sealed bids, plainly marked "BID FOR NEVA LAKE Road, CRP 10-06", 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, August 28, 2012 and will then and there be opened and publicly read for the construction of the improvements.

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David Nickels day 11 gallery link

Messick testifies in Nickels trial

EPHRATA - The woman at the center of the case against David Nickels testified about her relationship with the man.

Plenty of action on tap at Moses Lake Roundup

Competition gets underway Aug. 16

MOSES LAKE - Some of the top named cowboys from around the country are scheduled to make an appearance at the 69th annual Moses Lake Rodeo Roundup Aug. 16-18 at the Grant County Fairgrounds.

Date nears for annual Bread, Cheese, Cured Meats Festival

TRINIDAD - It's only a couple of weeks until the annual Bread, Cheese and Cured Meats Festival at White Heron Cellars.

Facilities lean toward construction bond

ROYAL CITY - The 30 or so participants at the facilities meeting of July 31 are leaning toward asking for a new school construction bond election in February, according to Royal Schools Superintendent Rose Search.

Submarine veterans of Central Washington slate annual picnic

ELLENSBURG - The U. S. Submarine Veterans of Central Washington will host their annual picnic on Saturday, August 11, from 10 a.m. until dark, at a member's home near Ellensburg.

Raw Video: Bear Wanders Inside New Mexico Resort

School Changing Pregnancy Policy

Grant LaMar Bowman

Grant LaMar Bowman, 83, of Quincy, concluded his mortal journey on August 1, 2012, with LoRene, his sweetheart of 65 years, by his side.

Today in History for Thursday, August 9th

Plenty of action on tap at Moses Lake Roundup

Competition gets underway Aug. 16

MOSES LAKE - Some of the top named cowboys from around the country are scheduled to make an appearance at the 69th annual Moses Lake Rodeo Roundup Aug. 16-18 at the Grant County Fairgrounds.

National Night Out makes safety fun in Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE - Loud police sirens and shiny plastic sheriff's badges delighted the children of Moses Lake in Sinkiuse Square Tuesday night. The abundance of safety information and the positive message of National Night Out delighted their parents.

Gregory H. Moberg

Gregory H. Moberg, 53, of Auburn, WA passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on June 27th, 2012 while vacationing in Boston, MA. Greg was born April 30, 1959, to John and Helen Moberg. He graduated from Moses Lake High School in 1977.

Appearing on the Nov. ballot:

After primary votes were tabulated, the following will appear on November's general ballot for state and federal races:

Frank Atkinson selected as new Frontier principal

MOSES LAKE - Frank Atkinson is the new principal at Frontier Middle School.

Sheriff's Office Raffle to benefit two injured Spokane Deputies

EPHRATA - The Grant County Sheriff's Office is holding a raffle to benefit the two Spokane County Sheriff's Deputies who were shot in the line of duty June 20.

Miller to take over brother's seat on Adams Co. bench

RITZVILLE - Adams County has a new Superior Court Judge: Ritzville's Brian H. Miller.

Mexican Youth Study in US to Fight Socials Ills

Warden, Ephrata students part of Wash. State University play

Los Memorias 2012 on stage at BBCC tonight

WARDEN - Students from Warden and two 2012 graduates from Ephrata will be among the performers in a play based on incidents from their lives tonight at the Wallenstein Theater at Big Bend Community College. Students from Mabton and Pateros also are part of the cast.

2012 Commission Meeting Times

The Port Commission will hold its regular meetings on the second and fourth Mondays of each month at 10:00 a.m. with the following date change: Second meeting in December will be held Monday, December 17, 2012.

LEGAL NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the Royal School District No. 160 will accept bids on food, milk, bread, and fuel.

Superior Court of Washington

To the Respondent: MANUEL DE JESUS NEVAREZ

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Sealed bids will be received by the Public Utility District No. 2 of Grant County at 15655 Wanapum Village Lane SW, Beverly, Washington until 2:30 P.M., on August 30, 2012 for Contract Modernization of the 390 Ton Emergency Gantry Crane at Priest Rapids Dam as more fully described in Contract Documents 230-3348.

Port of Moses Lake Public Corporation Meeting

The Port of Moses Lake Public Corporation will meet Monday, August 13, 2012 at 9:00 a.m. prior to the regularly scheduled Port Commission Meeting.

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Sealed bids will be received by the Public Utility District No. 2 of Grant County at 15655 Wanapum Village Lane SW, Beverly, Washington until 3:15 P.M., on August 29, 2012 for Contract Priest Rapids Dam Right Bank Attraction Water Supply as more fully described in Contract Documents 230-3463.

SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION

Superior Court of Washington, in and for Grant County. The State of Washington to Defendants: Cause Number 12-2-00218-1, The State of Washington to the said Defendants Richard Shearer.

Just look official and crash the party

I arrived at the Hot Desert Nights community celebration Saturday with enough time to enjoy some of the drag racing, and the folks I ran into made it even more fun.

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Ladies and gentlemen start your engines

Demo Derby August 15

MOSES LAKE - The 41st annual KWIQ Moses Lake Demo Derby gets underway in eight days at the Grant County Fairgrounds. Race fans will see plenty of action as time trials begin at 6:30 p.m. with heat races to follow at 7:30.

David Nickels day 10 gallery link

Rex Lain changes story twice in Nickels trial

Said Nickels didn't offer money, then said he did

EPHRATA - Rex Lain changed his testimony twice in the David Nickels trial.

Caught on Tape: Bear in Candy Store

FBI: Gunman in Wis. Temple Shot Himself

Woman allegedly stabs another

MOSES LAKE - Officers responded to a call Friday morning where a woman lay stabbed at the 600 block of Alder Street.

Weekend brings rock-throwing spree

MOSES LAKE - A rash of rocks smashing windows occurred during the weekend.

Moses Lake 12U Americans reach semifinals

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Loughner Pleads Guilty to Ariz. Shooting

Moses Lake man accused of stealing vehicles

MOSES LAKE - A Moses Lake man was arrested Sunday morning for having two stolen vehicles in his possession.

The Fishin' Magician: Derby winners

Brewster derby organizers once again did an excellent job of putting everything together to make the event run smoothly. There was a brand new double wide launch this year, with a 300-foot dock, that made getting on and off the water much faster, too.

Islanders win another round in PUD lawsuit

CRESCENT BAR - The residents of Crescent Bar Island won another round Monday in their legal struggle with the Grant County Public Utility District over use of lands they've occupied for 50 years.

Sagebrush golf scheduled

DESERT AIRE - The Sagebrush Senior Center at Desert Aire will hold its annual golf tournament and auction this Friday, August 10.

Two cars stolen in Moses Lake area

MOSES LAKE - Two Honda cars have gone missing in three days.

Today in History for Wednesday, August 8th

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Sealed bids will be received by the Public Utility District No. 2 of Grant County at Ephrata, Washington until 2:30 P.M., on August 22, 2012 for Supplying Distribution Transformers as more fully described in Contract Documents 170-3498.

Students invited to connect with engineers at BBCC event

Science, technical education workshops at BBCC

MOSES LAKE - Students who may want to attend Big Bend Community College for science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) classes are being invited to two workshops in late August.

LEGAL NOTICE

The Port of Royal Slope is changing the location of their regularly scheduled meeting at 4:00 pm on August 14, 2012 from the Port Office located at 130 Camelia Street to 4975 Road 13.5 SW; Royal City.

"REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS"

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NOTICE OF ISSUANCE

Grant County has issued a Mitigated Determination of Non-Significance (MDNS) under the State Environmental Policy Act Rules (WAC Chapter 197-11) for the following project: A Conditional Use Permit for a surface mining operation.

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Sealed bids will be received by the Public Utility District No. 2 of Grant County at Ephrata, Washington until 2:30 P.M., on August 23, 2012 for Supplying Fiber to the Home Active Ethernet Multiservice Gateway Electronics and Enclosures as more fully described in Contract Documents 170-3434R.

2012 Commission Meeting Times

The Port Commission will hold its regular meetings on the second and fourth Mondays of each month at 10:00 a.m. with the following date change: Second meeting in December will be held Monday, December 17, 2012.

Headline Two families remember

MOSES LAKE - Sometimes time does not erase all wounds.

Saving memories

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Children with disabilities cast, reel at Potholes

POTHOLES STATE PARK - Children and volunteers have both fallen in love with the C.A.S.T. program hook, line and sinker.

Mustangs auctioned at Fairgrounds

From eastern Oregon herds

MOSES LAKE - A mustang, a true mustang, straight off the range, is lean and rangy, with a narrow head and not all that tall. Potential horse owners have plenty of options, everything from thoroughbreds to quarter horses and beyond, domesticated from birth and ready to train. Yet one mustang owner said there's a bond between horse and owner that's almost impossible to explain.

Man serving 18 years for Quincy gang killing

EPHRATA - One of the three men accused of participating in killing Adan Beltran is serving 18 years in prison.

Official: Gunman in Temple Shootings Ex-Army

Today in History for Tuesday, August 7th

Rolling to the Future: NY Subways Get Wi-Fi

Bennett wins for ladies golf

CRESCENT BAR - Mavis Bennett was a winner for the second week in a row, taking first division low gross honors at the Crescent Bar Golf Course women's day on August 24.

Floatboard competition makes waves

MOSES LAKE - Jesse Garza, 7, of Moses Lake, flipped a 360-degree turn on the bodyboard, then flipped a second one. When he got out of the Flowrider at the Surf 'n Slide water park, Jesse explained how it's done.

SHOC invites community to join

ROYAL CITY - SHOC, the organization responsible for recent improvements in the community, invites people who care about Royal City to join.

Standard Chartered Tanks After US Allegations

Ann Golden found perfect job at Moses Lake museum

Collection curator celebrates 12 years

MOSES LAKE - Ann Golden said she knew what she wanted to do from the time she was in grade school. There was, however, one small drawback.

2012 Commission Meeting Times

The Port Commission will hold its regular meetings on the second and fourth Mondays of each month at 10:00 a.m. with the following date change: Second meeting in December will be held Monday, December 17, 2012.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE

Abbreviated Legal: Lot 4, Block 1, Doop's 1st Addition

LEGAL NOTICE

The Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District has continued the July 24, 2012 meeting to August 9, 2012.

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY

TO THE DEFENDANT: OREN SMITH. A lawsuit has been started against you in the above entitled Court by Ronald Burke and Judy Burke, Plaintiffs. Plaintiffs’ claim is stated in the written Verified Complaint, a copy of which is served upon you with this Summons.

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Sealed bids will be received by the Public Utility District No. 2 of Grant County at Ephrata, Washington until 2:30 P.M., on August 21, 2012 for Supplying 15kV Vacuum Power Circuit Breakers as more fully described in Contract Documents 170-3490.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE

Abbreviated Legal: Lot 19, Pelican Point Addition No. 3, Vol. 12, Pgs. 30-32

Notice of Application

Notice is hereby given that a Preliminary Short Subdivision application received by Grant County on July 5, 2012 from Harvey R. Heer (Designated Contact: Todd Lolkus, 1322 Basin St. SW, Suite "A" Ephrata, WA 98823, 509-754-0135), was found to be technically complete on July 24, 2012.

A friendly contest

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How do you think Prosecutor Angus Lee's hearing will end?

Formal complaint filed for Lee hearing

Restates allegations

EPHRATA - The Washington State Bar Association formalized its allegations against Grant County Prosecutor Angus Lee.

Today in History for Monday, August 6th

DeMuth, Hoene, Hall win Crescent Bar men's day

CRESCENT BAR - Don DeMuth, Jerry Hoene and John Hall shot a low gross of 83 in a poison ball game to top the Crescent Bar Golf Course men's day golf on July 25.

Turning weeds into wine

Grapes are in effect a weed.

The Fishin' Magician: Wenatchee Salmon

Anglers are now chasing sockeye salmon on Lake Wenatchee and fishing for summer Chinook in the Wenatchee River. There are over 30,000 sockeye salmon expected to move through Lake Wenatchee on their way to their spawning grounds in the White River. This is well over the 23,000 needed for escapement. The sockeye were late this year, but shot up the river in huge numbers in the last week or so. You can see them surfacing in the large pools in the Tumwater Canyon and above Tumwater Dam.

NASA Scientists: Mars Landing 'Beautiful'

Miami-Dade County to Vote on Pit Bull Ban

PUD seeks applicants for board position

Allred retires Nov. 1

EPHRATA - Grant County PUD commissioners are soliciting applications from people interested in filling the position that will be left vacant by the resignation of Commissioner Randy Allred.

Gunman, 6 Others Dead in Sikh Temple Attack

End of record sockeye season finally in sight

Fishing boats are gathering in huge numbers to troll for the record number of sockeye that are moving up the Columbia and entering the Okanogan River. Even on a weekday there will be a hundred boats in the Brewster Pool, and on the weekend over 250 boats are found here.

Moses Lake dental practice has new owner

MOSES LAKE — Briel Loiseau is the new proprietor of the Cosmetic, Restorative and Family Dentistry practice located at 836 Sharon Ave. East in Moses Lake.

Pioneer Cemetery surveyed again

ROYAL CITY - Thanks to the volunteer work of Jeff Curtis, a necessary survey of the 100-year-old Pioneer Cemetery on Road B Southeast has been completed.

Submarine veterans of Central Washington slate annual picnic

ELLENSBURG - The U. S. Submarine Veterans of Central Washington will host their annual picnic on Saturday, August 11, from 10 a.m. until dark, at a member's home near Ellensburg.

Marijuana found, arrest made after fire by Ephrata

EPHRATA - July 25 was not a good day for a young man by the name of John Lucas of the 10000 block of Neppel Road between Ephrata and Moses Lake.

Aunt Kate traveled to France to visit son's grave

Although a difficult journey to undertake, Aunt Kate traveled to France to visit World War I battlefields and cemeteries, including the one where her son is buried. Read on.

Munro's truck described

Witnesses testify no damage found

EPHRATA - Forensic scientists testified to finding no evidence of damage to Sage Munro's truck in the David Nickels trial.

David Nickels day 9 gallery link

E-mail hacked, scammed within two-week period

Every once in a while I think I've seen it all. Then something new happens.

SHOC organization to host wine fest

ROYAL CITY - SHOC - Strengthening the Heart of the Community - has organized a wine festival at the Royal City Community Center this fall.

Fresh News From MarDon

With the beginning of August our weather has been the best in the lower 48 states. The water level on Potholes Reservoir is at 1,037 ft. which is about 9 feet low, which is providing many more sand dunes and beaches for the summer fun in the sun. Bass & Walleye Fishing continues to provide action for anglers with some doing better than others.

Giving fish a ride helps ensure electricity

Some activists believe there is no such thing as a good dam, that we should destroy all dams to restore fish runs, no questions asked.

Salmon fishing and bear hunting season begins

We have a couple salmon fishing seasons opening tomorrow and the bear hunting season started Wednesday, Aug. 1, in several Game Management Units. Read on.

Action heats up at ERP

EPHRATA - Saturday night is Motocross Under the Lights at Ephrata Raceway Park. Gates will open at noon with racing at 5 p.m.

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AN OPEN RECORD PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD August 20, 2012 at 1:30 p.m. in the Grant County Commissioners Hearing Room, Courthouse, Ephrata, WA regarding a Planned Unit Development (PUD) time extension request from Crescent Ridge Ranch/Ross Clemenshaw. Pursuant to UDC 23.04.800(m) a PUD shall be effective for five (5) years from the date of approval by the Decision Maker. The applicant was granted a one year administrative extension which expires on August 22, 2012. Therefore pursuant to UDC 23.04.800 (m) the applicant is requesting from the Board of County Commissioners a 2-year time extension.

LEGAL NOTICE

Abbreviated Legal: Lot 3 Quail Springs Phase 1

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE

LOT 8, SOAP LAKE TERRACE, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 19 OF PLATS, PAGE(S) 94 AND 95, RECORDS OF GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON. Tax Parcel No: 08-1633-208, commonly known as 21165 DIVISION .4 NORTHEAST, SOAP LAKE, WA.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE

LOT 1, MEADOWS SECOND ADDITION MAJOR PLAT, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 22 OF PLATS, PAGE 65-68, RECORDS OF GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON. Tax Parcel No: 120724201, commonly known as 5596 ROAD 6.9 NORTHEAST, MOSES LAKE, WA.

Racers on tap for Hot Desert Nights

DESERT AIRE - Hot Desert Nights, at Desert Aire this Saturday, should really be hot at mid-day.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE

LOT 96, DESERT AIRE DIVISION NO. 9, PHASE 5 AND 6, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 23 OF PLATS, PAGE(S) 85 THRU 88, RECORDS OF GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON. Tax Parcel No: 021688473, commonly known as 212 NORTH DAVIDSON BOULEVARD, MATTAWA, WA.

Nickels DNA included on handcuff sample

Found on Munro's front lawn

EPHRATA - A Washington State Patrol analyst testified David Nickels' DNA was included on a sample found on handcuffs located on Sage Munro's lawn.

David Nickels day 8 gallery link

MLIRD

Reader encourages involvement

Rebecca "Becky" Breitenstein

Dearest Momma,

William Botten Moe

Long-time Moses Lake resident, William Botten Moe, died at his home on July 13, 2012, after a lengthy illness.

Driver appreciates help after car wreck

There are some good people left in the world, and they are all right here in Moses Lake.

Disabled kids enjoy fishing camp

POTHOLES STATE PARK - Children with a wide range of disabilities will have the chance to get out and enjoy the outdoors, and maybe even snag a fish or two.

Predicting Crime: Police Work As a Science

Adams Co. printing costs could double

Affects bilingual counties

OLYMPIA - Tim Eyman, who is a proponent of reducing taxes, offered an initiative in 2007, which will cost taxpayers more money with unclear results.

'What Happened?' Planes Come Close in D.C.

PUD, fairgrounds articles interest reader

Two articles recently published in the Herald have caught my eye.

Bombs found in Quincy destroyed

QUINCY - A marker bomb, used for practice in years past in the Columbia Basin was discovered and destroyed on July 18, the Quincy Police Department has reported.

Lee supports Justice Gonzalez

I'm writing to encourage you to vote to retain Justice Steve Gonzalez by August 7th. This race will be decided in the primary. In short, Steve is an outstanding justice who cares deeply about justice for all and he deserves your vote.

Cal Ripken Jr.: Mom's Kidnapping 'Bizarre'

Solving a big problem in orchard country

Solving a problem takes time. It may take a few seconds or years to resolve, depending upon the situation.

Reader weighs in on Colorado shooting

As a retired public school and university administrator, a life member of the NRA, and a firm believer in our country's freedom guaranteed by the second amendment I've noticed that almost all of the horrific attacks such as the one most recently in Aurora, Colorado have happened in so-called "weapons free zones". They are not about the attacker's weapons or ammunition, they are about a crazed mind and opportunity. Only one law abiding citizen in the audience with a small caliber gun who knew how to use it, could have neutralized the whole event.

Teacher appreciates free newspapers as instructional tool

I wanted to say thank you for providing free newspapers to our classroom this year. We received newspapers weekly and the students really seemed to enjoy them. I focused on having students recognize and read the main text features in a newspaper, such as the title, cost, heading, text, captions, photographs, maps, diagrams, advertisements and table of contents sections, as well as many others. They really seem to hae a handle on this important skill. It was one area our third and fourth grade students struggled with in the MSP in previous years, and although I teach it within our reading series, the newpaper is a great real-life example they will see throughout their lives.

Reader endorses McKenna, Grant County Tea Party

I feel that McKenna will be a great governor when he is elected in November 2012. He has been a good attorney general. I met him and liked what he said. I hope people vote for this good man.

Night out promises bouncy house, treats

Events held in Moses Lake, Quincy

MOSES LAKE - Come out, come out, wherever you are.

Experience the Grant County Fair

Be sure to mark your calendar for the Grant County Fair, set for Aug. 14-18 in Moses Lake.

Manta Rays perform well at meet

Washburn sets new records

SPOKANE - The Moses Lake Manta Rays placed eighth out of 17 teams  that competed  in the Inland Empire Swim Championships in Spokane over the weekend.  

Today in History for Friday, August 3rd

The Fishin' Magician: Small fish outside of Leavenworth

As many of you know, one of my favorite things to take my light weight fly rod and wade the upper Icicle outside of Leavenworth. The fish are small, but the water is cool on a hot summer day, and the solitude and scenery is something special.

CALL FOR BIDS

Sealed Proposals will be received by the undersigned at the City of Warden, 201 S. Ash Avenue, Warden, Washington 98857, up to 2:00 P.M.; local time on August 16, 2012, for furnishing the necessary labor, materials, equipment, tools, and guarantees thereof to construct the Main Street Sidewalk Improvements.

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Sealed proposals will be received for the following project:

Special Meeting

This will serve as public notice of NCWRSN Special Governing Board Meeting to be held on:

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District is looking for engineering services for a proposed mechanical dredging project.

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR WASHINGTON IN AND FOR GRANT COUNTY

TO: STATE OF WASHINGTON;

Witness reports more information in Nickels trial

Reportedly said Nickels offered him money for murder

EPHRATA - A witness in the David Nickels murder trial unexpectedly reported that Nickels asked if the witness would kill someone for $2,000.

150 drag racers on tap for Hot Desert Nights

DESERT AIRE - Hot Desert Nights, at Desert Aire this Saturday, should really be hot at mid-day.

David Nickels day 7 gallery link

Soap, scrubbing leads to girl, 7, cleaning graffiti

MOSES LAKE - Talk about taking back the streets.

Theda M. (Burgess) Hart

Theda M. (Burgess) Hart, 87, beloved wife, mother, granmother and great-grandmother, entered into eternal rest with her Heavenly Father on July 27, 2012 at home, following a battle with cancer. She was a longtime resident of Moses Lake, WA.

Dale Arthur Fisher

Dale Arthur Fisher, 86, longtime Moses Lake resident passed away Friday, July 27, 2012. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 4, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. at Kayser's Chapel of Memories, Moses Lake. Please sign the on-line guestbook or leave a note for the family at www.kayserschapel.com. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel & Crematory.

Jerry Hoene wins President's Cup with 62

CRESCENT BAR - Jerry Hoene fired a net 62 to win the 2012 Men's Club President's Cup at the Crescent Bar Golf Course last week.

George, Washington was supposed to honor the first president

GEORGE - Imagine the thoughts this nation's travelers must have when they see the first destination signs for the town of George as they move along Interstate 90.

Judge: Peterson Murder Trial in Jeopardy

Today in History for Thursday, August 2nd

Islanders advance PUD lawsuit

CRESCENT BAR - The residents of Crescent Bar Island won another round Monday in their legal struggle with the Grant County Public Utility District over use of lands they've occupied for 50 years.

Royal, Mattawa at state DYW this week

PULLMAN - Nineteen seniors from across the state arrive here today to vie for scholarships in the Distinguished Young Women of Washington scholarship.

Contract awarded for new laser show

$1.6 million contract goes to Oregon company

GRAND COULEE - A new laser light show will be coming to Grand Coulee Dam, possibly as early as May 2013.

Police: Professor's Email Reveals Shooting Plot

Willadene (Willie) Livingston

Willadene (Willie) Livingston, a long time resident of Othello, WA, passed away peacefully at her home in the early morning hours of Sunday, July 15th.   Born on April 6th, 1925 near Fairbury Nebraska, she was the youngest of five siblings.  After moving to Powell, Wyoming with her family, she met E.J. (Mike) Livingston who was serving in the area for the CCC.  They married in Tacoma in 1945 where Willie finished nursing school and earned her degree as a Registered Nurse while Mike served in the Marines during the War. Their first child, Sally Ann, was born in Tacoma.  They soon moved to Huntsville, TX, where Mike completed college while Willie worked at the local hospital.  Their second child, Michael Elwyn, was born in Huntsville before the family returned to Washington State in the mid fifties. Mike's work for Peoples National Bank took them to the Soap Lake and Ephrata area and the family settled in Othello in 1956.  Willie enjoyed being a mother and homemaker, and they had their third child, Lisa Marie here.  She also enjoyed playing a lot of bridge and hosting parties at the family home.  After Mike passed away in 1968, Willie worked at Othello Community Hospital and also volunteered with many Red Cross blood drives.  Her passion for reading led her to serve on the local library board.  Family was the center of her world.  Her daughter, Sally Elmore (Dan), preceded her in death in 2009. She is survived by her son, Michael Livingston (Jana) and daughter Lisa Livingston.  Her grandchildren, who were the light of her life, include Danielle Duty, Erin Meyer, Brandon Livingston, Brianne Cardenas, Brittney Livingston and Alexandra Livingston and eight great-grandchildren.  The family would like to extend their gratitude to Uvaldina Escamilla for her gentle care of Willie during the past year.  The support and services of Assured Hospice is also much appreciated.   A private service was held on Saturday, July 21st at Bess Hampton Memorial Gardens in Othello.  The family asks that you consider donations to the Friends of the Othello Library, 101 E. Main St., Othello, WA 99344.  Funeral arrangements were handled by Danekas Funeral Home.

As Livestock Farms Grow, Neighbors Raise a Stink

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

The Port of Moses Lake is seeking a qualified contractor for construction of the East Terminal Apron Reconstruction - Phase 2 at the Grant County International Airport at Moses Lake, Washington.

SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION

Superior Court of Washington, in and for Grant County. The State of Washington to Defendants: Cause Number 12-2-00218-1, The State of Washington to the said Defendants Richard Shearer.

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AN OPEN RECORD PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD August 13, 2012 at 3:00 p.m. in the Grant County Commissioners Hearing Room, Courthouse, Ephrata, WA regarding a budget extension to the Capital Expenditures/Buildings fund in the amount of $724,000.00 to purchase property/building located at 264 W Division Street, Ephrata, WA.

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Utility District No. 2 of Grant County, Washington, in accordance with RCWs 39.04.155 and 39.04.190 wishes to provide public notice of the existence of vendor lists for providing materials and supplies to the District and its Small Works Roster for public works projects. Any firm interested in being placed on the District's list of bidders or Small Works Roster is invited to register with the District at www.ebidexchange.com. Placement on the Small Works Roster will require completion and submittal of prequalification documents which are available on the website. Vendors already approved for the Small Works Roster need not apply. Any questions should be directed to Contract Officer, Betty Snell at (509) 793-1503.

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Sealed bids will be received by the Public Utility District No. 2 of Grant County at 15655 Wanapum Village Lane SW, Beverly, Washington 99321 until 2:30 P.M., on August 15, 2012 for Contract Construct Nason Creek Acclimation Facility as more fully described in Contract Documents 430-3382R.

David Nickels day 6 gallery link

Messick's ex-boyfriend testifies in Nickels trial

Said Nickels called him

EPHRATA - A man Marita Messick dated testified he received a call from David Nickels telling him to stay away from the woman.

A great night of racing and raising money

EPHRATA - A fun time was had by all at the Ephrata Raceway Park (ERP) Saturday night.

Interim PUD manager will be Tony Webb

EPHRATA - Assistant manager Tony Webb has been named as the interim general manager of the Grant County Public Utility District. Commission members selected Webb during their regular meeting Monday.

Hacked, scammed within two-week period

Every once in a while I think I've seen it all. Then something new happens.

Moses Lake attorney pleads guilty to assault

Shot brother with bird shot

EPHRATA - A Moses Lake attorney pleaded guilty to shooting his brother with bird shot following an argument.

Midway school suspect arrested at scene

Allegedly broke into three classrooms

MOSES LAKE - A Soap Lake man was arraigned Monday on second-degree burglary charges after he allegedly broke into classrooms at Midway Elementary early Sunday morning.

Raw Video: Suspect in Kidnapping of Ripken's Mom

John Michael Montgomery to headline Grant Co. Fair

MOSES LAKE - Veteran country music star John Michael Montgomery will be the headline act at the Grant County Fair next month.

Phelps, Parrot and Harris team wins mixed scramble

CRESCENT BAR - Dave and Erin Harris teamed with George Phelps and Sharon Parrot to win first place in the mixed scramble hosted by the Men's Club at Crescent Bar Golf Course on July 15.

Gulf Oil Spill - Shrimpers Under Pressure

Shirley "Pinky" A. Brewer DeShaw

Shirley "Pinky" A. Brewer DeShaw, 77, a resident of Moses Lake since 1942 and former manager of Pinky's Shop of Fashion on Ash Street, passed away Monday, July 23, 2012 in Moses Lake. A Memorial Mass will be at 10:00 a.m., Friday, August 3, 2012 at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. Inurnment will follow at the Our Lady of Fatima Columbarium. 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. Pinky was born on January 14, 1935 to George and Maxine Schuster in Kennewick, Washington. She attended school in Moses Lake, then later in Holy Names School in Spokane, returning to graduate in Moses Lake

Dueling Explanations in Peterson Murder Trial

Giving fish a ride helps ensure safe passage, electricity

Some activists believe there is no such thing as a good dam, that we should destroy all dams to restore fish runs, no questions asked.

Javier Puente

On July 25, 2012 Javier Puente passed away surrounded by his family at the age of 63. Javier was born in Mercedes, Texas on December 8,1948 to Rita and Manuel Puente who eventually settled in Quincy Washington. Javier graduated from Quincy High School then went off to college where he then received his bachelor's degree. In the Mid 60's Javier enjoyed playing the drums in a band he formed with a group of his friends called the renegades where they played numerous events in the surrounding areas of which they lived. He also was very active in softball where he was well known for being a very good competitor and great teammate he played for more than twenty-five years and was awarded MVP numerous of times. Javier met the love of his life Corina in 1978 then they married June 4, 1980 and had two children Jaime and Teena. Javier and Corina lived in Moses Lake where they raised their family. Javier worked as a fabricator and welder for most of his life and to the people who knew him he was known to be one of the best around. When Javier was not at work one could find him fishing with his wife Corina and grandson Benjamin on blue lake or with his brother Ruben. He would also go on fishing trips to the Kalama River with his friends Rick and Debra Graser of Moses Lake. Javier always had projects going on that kept him busy around his house he loved to spend time outdoors. He made his house beautiful for his family. Javier is survived by his wife Corina Puente and three children Jessica, Jaime, and Teena all out of Moses Lake, including his step son Ramiro Benavidez. His three brothers; Jesse and Cynthia Puente of Yuma, Arizona. Ismael and Treasa Puente of Sunnyside, and Ruben and Isabelle Puente of Quincy; he is also survived by his four grandchildren Benjamin Balderas jr., Kayden Puente, Champagne Garza, Radel Llamas jr. and three step grandchildren Mya, Miranda, and Maria Benavidez. Three great grandchildren Gilber, Aidan and Adaruiz. He is preceded in death by his mother Rita and father Manual Puente. Javier was a quiet, honest, hardworking and humble person, who loved all of his family and friends very much. He is surely one of a kind and will be forever missed by all who have had the pleasure of knowing him.

Today in History for Wednesday, August 1st

The Fishin' Magician: Possible Sockeye on Lake Wenatchee

I am getting a lot of questions about whether or not there will be a sockeye season on Lake Wenatchee. I have stopped by Tumwater Dam and have observed them surfacing in the smooth water at the outlet of the fish ladder above the dam. I visited with the folks from Fish and Wildlife that are doing the counting, too. They have had as many as 6,500 pass through in a day. They don't count on the weekends, the fish passage is video taped and then counted by the PUD.