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Second Royal school facilities meeting tonight

ROYAL CITY - Trying to develop a consensus for a solution to the space problems in the Royal School District, the Community Communications Committee is hosting a second facilities meeting tonight at the high school library at 7:30 p.m.

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF GRANT

TO THE DEFENDANTS Unknown Heirs and Devisees of Marjorie F. Rodriguez a/k/a Marjorie F. Rodriquez, deceased; Sterling H. Rodriquez; Occupants of the Premises; also all other persons or parties claiming to have any right, title, estate, lien or interest in the real property described in the complaint:

"REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS"

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Notice of Application and Proposed Determination of Non-Significance

Notice is hereby given that a Discretionary Use Permit application and SEPA Checklist received by Grant County on July 13, 2012 from Washington State Patrol (Designated Contact: Richard Duke, 8623 Armstrong Rd. SW, Olympia WA, 360-596-6003), were found to be technically complete on July 24, 2012.

Golfers tee it up this weekend

MOSES LAKE - The 12th annual Grant County Economic Development Council (GCEDC) Duel in the Desert golf tournament tee's off this weekend. Day one of the two-day event will be held at the Moses Lake Golf Club Friday, Day two will be held at The Links at Moses Pointe Saturday.

High tide downtown

Chemical spray claims man's life

MOSES LAKE - A Moses Lake man died Thursday after he was sprayed with a combination of hot water and boric acid at a Moses Lake company.

River Dogs capture Washington Open

Season ends

EPHRATA - The Columbia Basin River Dogs ended their summer season in fine fashion, taking five of six games over the weekend.

Member sought for Grant County 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.

Othello develops marijuana garden regulations

OTHELLO - Othello plans to delay creating codes for medical marijuana community gardens, while it continues to investigate.

Woman Sentenced for Kidnapping NY Baby in 1987

Drew Peterson Murder Trial Under Way in Illinois

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Jury Selection Begins in Apple-Samsung Suit

Man accused of shooting at his ex-girlfriend

Allegedly had argument about pregnancy

EPHRATA - A Moses Lake man is accused of shooting at his ex-girlfriend and her friend following an argument about the woman's pregnancy.

Board approves transportation center contract

Construction date, ground breaking ceremony to be announced

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake School Board members awarded a nearly $7.8 million contract to Fowler Construction to build the district's new transportation center at the regular meeting Thursday.

Phelps's 28 takes top spot in men's golf

CRESCENT BAR - George Phelps shot a net 28 on one nine to win first place in the first division of men's day play at the Crescent Bar Golf Course on July 18.

Methodist pastor became own role model

JoAnn Schaadt conquered shyness to get where she wanted to be

MOSES LAKE - JoAnn Schaadt said she knew God was pointing her in a different direction when her satisfactory life all of a sudden wasn't quite so satisfactory.

Today in History for Tuesday, July 31st

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City of Moses Lake

Benny's Tires, submitted an application for a Site Plan Review on July 20, 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 OF MITIGATED DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Moses Lake issued a Mitigated Determination of Non-Significance (MDNS) under the State Environmental Policy Act Rules (Chapter 197-11 WAC) for the following project:

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE

File No.: 7307.25611 Grantors: Northwest Trustee Services, Inc. CitiMortgage, Inc. Grantee: Joseph R. Scroggins and Teresa M. Scroggins, husband and wife Ref to DOT Auditor File No.: 1063936 Tax Parcel ID No.: 13-1449-000 Abbreviated Legal: Lot 8 Block 1 Ephrata Heights 5th Addition Notice of Trustee's Sale Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq. I. On August 31, 2012, at 10:00 a.m. inside the main lobby of the Police Justice Building (Balsam Street Entrance) 411 South Balsam in the City of Moses Lake, State of Washington, the undersigned Trustee (subject to any conditions imposed by the Trustee) will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at time of sale, the following described real property "Property", situated in the County(ies) of Grant, State of Washington: Lot 8, Block 1, Ephrata Heights Fifth Addition, Ephrata, according to the plat thereof recorded in Volume 5 of Plats, Page 8, records of Grant County, Washington. Commonly known as: 206 H STREET NE EPHRATA, WA 98823 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 03/30/00, recorded on 03/31/00, under Auditor's File No. 1063936, records of Grant County, Washington, from Joseph R. Scroggins and Teresa M. Scroggins, husband and wife, as Grantor, to Chicago Title Insurance Co., as Trustee, to secure an obligation "Obligation" in favor of Major Mortgage, a Wyoming Corporation, as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned by Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., a Delaware Corporation, as nominee for Principal Residential Mortgage, Inc., an Iowa Corporation, its successors and assigns to CitiMortgage, Inc., under an Assignment/Successive Assignments recorded under Auditor's File No. 1299112. *The Tax Parcel ID number and Abbreviated Legal Description are provided solely to comply with the recording statutes and are not intended to supplement, amend or supersede the Property's full legal description provided herein. 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 Grantor's or Borrower's default on the Obligation secured by the Deed of Trust. III. The Beneficiary alleges default of the Deed of Trust for failure to pay the following amounts now in arrears and/or other defaults: Amount due to reinstate by 05/30/2012 Monthly Payments $11,201.40 Late Charges $319.80 Lender's Fees & Costs $5,522.68 TTotal Arrearage $17,043.88 Trustee's Expenses (Itemization) Trustee's Fee $607.50 Title Report $453.18 Statutory Mailings $10.00 Recording Costs $29.00 Postings $70.00 Sale Costs $0.00 Total Costs $1,169.68 Total Amount Due: $18,213.56 Other known defaults as follows: IV. The sum owing on the Obligation is: Principal Balance of $59,999.97, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument evidencing the Obligation from 02/01/11, and such other costs and fees as are due under the Obligation, and as are provided by statute. V. The Property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the Obligation as provided by statute. The sale will be made without representation or warranty, express or implied regarding title, possession, encumbrances or condition of the Property on August 31, 2012. The default(s) referred to in paragraph III, together with any subsequent payments, late charges, advances costs and fees thereafter due, must be cured by 08/20/12 (11 days before the sale date), to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before the close of the Trustee's business on 08/20/12 (11 days before the sale date), the default(s) as set forth in paragraph III, together with any subsequent payments, late charges, advances, costs and fees thereafter due, is/are cured and the Trustee's fees and costs are paid. The sale may be terminated any time after 08/20/12 (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 eencumbrance paying the entire balance of principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees, and advances, if any made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI. A written notice of default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): NAME AND ADDRESS JOSEPH R. SCROGGINS 206 H STREET NE EPHRATA, WA 98823 TERESA M. SCROGGINS 206 H STREET NE EPHRATA, WA 98823 by both first class and either certified mail, return receipt requested on 04/17/12, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and on 04/18/12 Grantor and Borrower were personally served with said written notice of default or the written notice of default was posted on a conspicuous place on the real property described in paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII. The Trustee, whose name and address are set forth below, will provide in writing to anyone requesting it a statement of all foreclosure costs and trustee's fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their right, title and interest in the Property. IX. Anyone having any objection to the sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee's sale. X. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS - The purchaser at the Trustee's Sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the Deed of Trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. The trustee's rules of auction may be accessed at www.northwesttrustee.com and are incorporated by this reference. You may also access sale status at www.northwesttrustee.com and www.USA-Foreclosure.com. EFFECTIVE: 05/30/2012 Northwest Trustee Services, Inc., Trustee Authorized Signature P.O. BOX 997 Bellevue, WA 98009-0997 Contact: Claire Swazey (425) 586-1900. (TS# 7307.25611) 1002.213466-File No.

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.

STATE OF WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY

NOTICE TO CONSTRUCT A NEW AIR POLLUTION SOURCE,

Boys & Girls Club $100K donation brings challenge

MOSES LAKE - A local business owner has announced a donation to the Boys and Girls Club building fund and at the same time issued a fundraising challenge.

Fire fighting camp

Dangers of Texting While Walking

R.I. General Store Closes After 224 Years

Sisters, best friends, law partners and roller derby girls

ELLENSBURG - Growing up, Devra Sigle Hermosilla and Dovie Sigle often felt it was two against the world. So it seemed quite natural when the sisters decided to practice law out of the same office - Sigle Law - a  year and a half ago.

Moses Lake regulates feather signs

MOSES LAKE - Businesses flying "tear-drop" or "feather" signs at their locations are now subject to city regulations.

Primary may decide Adams Co. judge

MOSES LAKE - While Washington's top-two primary creates less confusion as to who advances to the general ballot in partisan races, there are many different rules for non-partisan and judicial races.

Tony Webb has been announced as the interim PUD manager. How do you feel about this?

Police: Man Charged in 3 Slayings Says He Erred

Today in History for Monday, July 30th

Desert Aire's Hot Desert Nights set for August 4

DESERT AIRE - Hot Desert Nights, Desert Aire's annual celebration of the summer sun, will be held on Saturday, August 4, with a non-stop party from 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Bennet back in winner's circle

CRESCENT BAR - Mavis Bennett, who has dominated women's golf the past two years at Crescent Bar Golf Course, has broken her 2012 slump.

Coldwell adds familiar face

MOSES LAKE - Coldwell Banker Tomlinson Ranch and Home recently brought on a new broker.

Sockeyes dominate the summer fishing scene

Sockeye fishing on the Upper Columbia River is dominating the fishing scene here in Central Washington.

Annual Hot Desert Nights set for August 4

DESERT AIRE - Hot Desert Nights, Desert Aire's annual celebration of the summer sun, will be held on Saturday, August 4, with a non-stop party from 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Facebook's stock tumbles abruptly

NEW YORK (AP) - Facebook's first earnings report as a public company had solid numbers, but in the end it landed with a thud - much like its rocky initial public offering two months ago.

Mattawa police chief on leave during audit of office

MATTAWA - Mattawa Police Chief Steve Jensen is on administrative leave, as of July 10, while his department is audited, Mayor Judy Esser has announced.

Moses Lake Numerica branch to close

MOSES LAKE - Numerica Credit Union is closing its Moses Lake branch Sept. 28 due to members moving toward online banking and ATM transactions.

Golf, business and women fit together quite well

I had the opportunity to visit a couple of events last week at which women, or girls, were the stars, and it was fun to witness.

David Nickels day 5 gallery link

Cellphones, records introduced in Nickels trial

Defense continues questioning detective

EPHRATA - Prosecutors introduced cellphone records and defense attorneys continued to question police methods in David Nickels' trial Thursday.

Public input sought about proposed lake treatment

Fish and Wildlife is set to rehabilitate three lakes in eastern Washington with rotenone. The lakes are Fish Lake in Spokane County, Little Beaver Lake in Okanogan County and Burke Lake in Grant County. The treatments are proposed for this fall to remove species ranging from brown bullhead to northern pike.

City could have improved water main, street

ROYAL CITY - Royal City has jumped the first hurdle toward a loan that will allow a new (replacement) water main line along Camelia Street, according to Mayor Mike Stark.

Fresh News From MarDon

As we approach the last weekend in July 2012 the water level on Potholes Reservoir remains amazingly high!! This ensures our future fishing with tons of baitfish and fry swimming around in the sand dunes and the massive vegetation growth on Potholes Reservoir. Anglers and water sports enthusiasts are finding 75-80F degree water temperatures and a 1,038.8 water elevation, roughly 8 feet low. Many primary channels in the dunes still have 4-10 ft. of water in them. Remember to always use extreme caution when boating in the sand dunes on Potholes Reservoir. Many more sand dunes are completely out of the water and ready for a day in the sand and sun enjoying the water.

Double decker became bribe for pinochle game

Playing pinochle was a favorite pastime of Zach Finney, but when the table was a player short, a bribe was in order. Read on.

Little League baseball this weekend

MOSES LAKE - Thousands of Little League baseball players from as far away as Canada and Montana will be taking the field at five separate locations in and around Moses Lake this weekend.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE

UNIT 1708, MARINA DRIVE CONDOMINIUM, ACCORDING TO THE DECLARATION THEREOF RECORDED UNDER AUDITOR'S FILE NO. 910925026 AND AMENDMENT THERETO RECORDED OCTOBER 21, 2003, UNDER AUDITOR'S FILE NO. 1136520, RECORDS OF GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON; SITUATE IN GRANT COUNTY, STATE OF WASHINGTON. Tax Parcel No: 32-0002-000, commonly known as 1708 MARINA VIEW DRIVE ALSO APPEARING OF RECORD AS 1708 WEST MARINA DRIVE, MOSES LAKE, WA.

"Music in the Meadow" concerts to be held soon

MOSES LAKE - Hidden Meadow, the outdoor event place located outside of Moses Lake, is planning two outdoor concerts this summer.

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY

In the Welfare of: MEGHAN H.P. ANDERSON, Minor Child

The band Superfekta here this Saturday

TRINIDAD - Superfekta will be rocking White Heron Cellars this Saturday July 28, and Ivy Wild will be cooking.

Ordinance No. 2652

An ordinance amending Chapter 18.58 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Signs"

Ordinance No. 2651

An ordinance amending Chapter 18.20 of the Moses Lake Municipal Coded entitled "Residential Zone"

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

Lot 7 except the North 130 feet thereof and Lot 10, Block 2, Warden Country Estates, according to the plat thereof recorded in Volume 12 of Plats, page 51, records of Grant County, Washington; Tax Parcel ID No.: 06-1739-000; commonly known as: 208 S Locust St, Warden WA 98857

GRANT COUNTY PLANNING DEPARTMENT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that on July 23, 2012, the Grant County Board of Commissioners approved proposals to adopt amendments to the Grant County Comprehensive Plan, including site-specific land use re-designations, Urban Growth Boundary Changes, changes to the Future Land Use Map and Zone Changes.

BEFORE THE HONORABLE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON

NOTICE OF HEARING ON APPLICATION FOR A COUNTY ROAD FRANCHISE

David Nickels day 4 gallery link

Mother, detective testify in Munro murder trial

Prosecutors ask about phone calls, defense questions procedures

EPHRATA - Marita Messick's mother testified about phone calls from David Nickels, while defense attorneys continued attacking the police investigation.

Primary ballots mailed

MOSES LAKE - Even though primary ballots have been circulating through both Grant and Adams counties, results aren't likely to change any county races.

City ponders soccer field problems

MATTAWA - Mattawa City Council members have discussed what to do about soccer fields in disrepair at their last two meetings but have failed to come up with a decision.

The Fishin' Magician: Brewster Salmon Derby tickets selling fast

The annual Budweiser-Lowrance King Salmon Derby sponsored by the Brewster Chamber of Commerce kicks off next Friday, and if the warm weather holds, it there could be great fishing for kings in the Brewster Pool. The Okanogan River is warming and that will hold the kings off the mouth.

US Economic Growth Slowed to 1.5 Pct. Rate in Q2

Tragedy in Colorado

As expected, the mass shooting in an Aurora, Colo. movie theater triggered talk about gun control, some increased gun sales in Colorado and people demanding answers.

Colorado shooting spurs concern over gun rights

Last week I wrote an editorial expressing my thinking regarding the right to lawfully own and carry a concealed weapon.

Facebook's First Public Quarter Solid

Today in History for Friday, July 27th

Authorities Clamp Down on Aurora Probe Leaks

Reader asks citizens to focus on real issues

There is so much talk about our candidates. First they wanted proof of Obama's birth certificate, everybody trying to put down our president. He's not a miracle worker to try and fix other presidents before him and their mistakes. Also, if Romney has nothing to hide, why not show your back taxes? All this talk about jobs and money, or who's being taxed. Nobody is satisfied. This is politics: blaming each other and scraping out each candidate's dirty past, making this like Nixon in Watergate. There's be jobs if factories were made here instead of having exported goods. So much needs to be done. All this money wasted on politics could've been used in other ways.

Fire leads to non-arson arrest

MOSES LAKE - A late-Tuesday night fire destroyed a man's home, sent him to the hospital, and set the stage to land him in jail.

Readers want Flyckt for Adams Co. judge

We are supporting and voting for Randy Flyckt for Adams County Superior Court Judge.

Blood drive a success

On behalf of the Inland Northwest Blood Center, I would like to take this opportunity to thank those of you who supported our efforts in Moses Lake during our Community Wide Blood Drive held July 2,3 and 5,6 at Samaritan Healthcare.

Surplus fish and wildlife offered to anglers and hunters

A press release arrived in my inbox on Tuesday announcing boat limits are now allowed during the Baker Lake sockeye season. This is a change to the way most fishing is allowed in Washington State.

Media, Democrats point fingers in Colorado shooting

Most of us have heard the saying "There are only two certainties in life: death and taxes."

Fairgrounds septic systems investigated

EPHRATA - Engineers found all of the Grant County Fairgrounds septic systems are operating correctly.

Hoene, Wells go low in men's day golf competition

CRESCENT BAR - Jerry Hoene and Bob Wells shot matching net 62s to top the field at the Crescent Bar Golf Course men's day competition on July 11.

Colorado shooting: Cinema's policy hurt customers

There are laws against prostitution, illicit drugs, felons in possession of firearms, illegal aliens in possession of firearms and on and on. All the laws don't stop any of these activities, they only force the persons involved to go to more desperate and dangerous lengths to do as they choose and to ignore the law. The recent tragedy visited by the community of Aurora, Colo. would never have been stopped by the most oppressive and draconian of firearm laws. The immense black market underground will always exist to fill the needs of even the most depraved individuals. Only law abiding citizens obey the law anyway.

GRANT COUNTY VENDOR LIST

Grant County is seeking vendors to fill a list for the purchases of equipment, materials, and supplies costing between $5,000 and $25,000.

Fuel bids

The North Franklin School District No. 51 solicits bids for fuel supplies for September 1, 2012, through August 31, 2013.

GRANT COUNTY SMALL WORKS ROSTER

Grant County is seeking general and specialty contractors to populate a small works roster for construction and construction related projects costing $200,000 or less.

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AN CLOSED RECORD PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD August 7, 2012 at 11:10 a.m. in the Grant County Commissioners Hearing Room, Courthouse, Ephrata, WA to consider an amendment to an existing Planned Unit Development to convert an existing 14 unit motel to 14 condominium units in Crescent Bay Resort.

NORTH FRANKLIN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 51

The North Franklin School District No. 51 is announcing its projected requirements for first aid instruction services. The first aid instructor will instruct the district employees in first aid/CPR.

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AN OPEN RECORD PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD August 7, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. in the Grant County Commissioners Hearing Room, Courthouse, Ephrata, WA to consider an amendment to an existing Master Planned Resort to convert an existing 14 unit motel to 14 condominium units in Crescent Bay Resort.

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR WASHINGTON IN AND FOR GRANT COUNTY

TO:        STATE OF WASHINGTON;

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF FRANKLIN

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: MARY E. SCHMECKEL, Deceased.

NOTICE OF STATE'S INTENT TO NEGOTIATE LEASES

Department of Natural Resources will begin negotiation of expiring leases with existing lessees on the following parcels.

SEPA RULES

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Abbreviated Legal: LOT 22 BLOCK 1 BACK ROADS COUNTRY ESTATES VOL D PG 154 PLATS FRANKLIN COUNTY

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE

LOT 4, AS DELINEATED IN SHORT PLAT 77-01 , ACCORDING TO THE SURVEY THEREOF RECORDED UNDER AUDITOR'S FILE NO. 366654, RECORDS OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, WASHINGTON, EXCEPT THE NORTH 30 FEET THEREOF CONVEYED TO FRANKLIN COUNTY ON JANUARY 14, 1977, UNDER AUDITOR'S FILE NO. 366961. SITUATE IN THE COUNTY OF FRANKLIN, STATE OF WASHINGTON. LOT 4, SP77-1, EXC N 30: A.P.N.: 119-154¬193 More commonly known as: 4105 WEST RUBY STREET, PASCO, WA 99301-2723

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR FRANKLIN COUNTY

In the Matter of the Estate: FRANCES M. HALVERSON, Deceased.

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Abbreviated Legal: Lot 25 Desert Estates III PH 5 & 6

20 attend Royal facilities meeting, follow-up planned

ROYAL CITY - The most important decision to come out of a Royal School District-sponsored facilities meeting last week was the scheduling of a new meeting on July 31.

Details given about Munro's body, murder scene

Defense questions police methods

EPHRATA - Footprints in the snow and the condition of Sage Munro's body were the focus of prosecution witnesses in David Nickels' trials.

David Nickels day 3 gallery link

Stock in Zynga Pummeled After Earns Disaster

Today in History for Thursday, July 26th

Woman Throws Mangoes at Would-be Robbers

Ephrata School Board reviews budget

School enrollment projected to be 2,173 students

EPHRATA - The school board will meet next Tuesday at 6:30 a.m. to approve a $23.8 million budget for the 2012-13 school year.

Late-night fire on Wheeler

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake fire crews responded to an industrial fire late Monday night at Laserfab, 2000 E. Wheeler Road.

Hospital researches CEO candidate

Board has not yet offered contract

MOSES LAKE - Samaritan Hospital board members are doing additional background checks on one of two candidates for the position of interim chief executive officer.

Race for a cure

EPHRATA -Fans in the Columbia Basin will be treated to a special night of racing and fun activities Saturday evening as the Ephrata Raceway Park and the Columbia Basin Herald partner together to raise money for Relay for Life.

Dwaine Wesley Anderson

Dwaine Wesley Anderson was born on February 1, 1929 to Glen and Ruth Anderson in Toppenish, WA. Dwaine, a long time Warden resident, passed away July 20, 2012. As a young man he joined the Navy in March of 1946 where he served for 21 years until his retirement in September of 1966. On November 1, 1955 he married Gloria J. Anderson. After retiring from the military they moved to Warden in 1969. Dwaine became a farmer where he raised various crops until his retirement in 1991. After he retired from farming he helped his brother (Richard) for many years at Columbia Seed until 1999. During his retirement he enjoyed spending time with his brother (Richard). They took regular trips to Richard's cabin and he had some enjoyable adventures with Richard including a 6 week trip to Alaska to go fishing. He enjoyed visiting with friends and neighbors. He enjoyed going fishing with anyone that wanted to go. He enjoyed going for long drives and exploring different areas of Grant County. He was a proud man and he will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Dwaine is survived by his 3 children: Mike (Tara) Anderson of Walla Walla, Camellia (Ray) Pittser of Warden, Greg Anderson of Idaho and 4 grandchildren.

Police: Cal Ripken's Mom Abducted, Now Safe

Jon F. Larsen

Jon F. Larsen, 52, a lifelong Moses Lake resident passed away Saturday, July 21, 2012 at home. Memorial services will be held at 11:00, Saturday, July 28, 2012 at the Moses Lake Moose Lodge, 417 W. Broadway Ave. 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. Jon was born on March 25, 1960 in Moses Lake, son of Marvin and Marijean (Banks) Larsen. He enjoyed camping, fishing and wood working. He loved spending time with the "love of his life", a Chihuahua, Little Girl. Jon had worked as a carpet layer for many years.

Prinzen posts low score

CRESCENT BAR - Carol Prinzen fired 101 to post the low round of the Crescent Bar Golf Course women's day competition on July 10.

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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Munro's sister, neighbor testify in murder trial

Talk about finding Munro dead

EPHRATA - Colleen Gibbins and Harmony Smith told jurors about the scene surrounding Sage Munro's house in the time before police arrived.

Friendly game

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David Nickels day 2 gallery link

Anaheim Police Use Rubber Bullets During Unrest

Classic rigs rev, roll into Othello

OTHELLO - Hod rods, classic cars and slow drags were the main event in Othello last weekend as the city's 17th annual Spud Run rolled into town.

Interim PUD manager named

Tony Webb worked for PUD since 1990

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.

The Fishin' Magician: Sockeye and the Brewster Salmon Derby

Sockeye are teaming in the Brewster Pool and kings are being caught now, too. The water temperature in the Okanogan River has warmed up, forming the thermal barrier that makes fishing for salmon off the mouth the best in the region.

N.J. Terrorist Hideout Actually NYPD Operation

New York Debates Proposed Ban on Sugary Drinks

Today in History for Wednesday, July 25th

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Sealed bids will be received by the Public Utility District No. 2 of Grant County, Washington at the District's Hydro Contracting Office located at 154 A Street SE, Ephrata, Washington, 98823 until 2:30 P.M., on August 7, 2012, for Supplying One (1) Dodge 3500 Ram, 4x4, Extended Cab, Cab and Chassis as more fully described in Contracted Documents 470-3493.

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF GRANT

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Columbia Basin baseball top dog

Take Northwest Prep Championships

EPHRATA - The Columbia Basin River Dogs played an unwelcome host at the Northwest Prep Championship tournament held in Ephrata over the weekend as the team finished with five wins and one loss to claim top honors.

Hunting for treasure in Moses Lake gallery link

Popping the cork - a dying tradition?

After fielding questions about bottles, the next question I am often asked concerns the cork.

Police, sheriff's office tackle tandem cases

MOSES LAKE - An 18-year old Moses Lake man was arrested Thursday night for assault.

Serving tacos with a side of smiles

MOSES LAKE - For some people, "retirement" is a four-letter word.

Soap Lake mulls fire fee

SOAP LAKE - The City of Soap Lake may be in the position of paying a fee to Grant County Fire District No. 7 whenever the district provides emergency services within city limits.

Prosecutor Lee files motion against ex-coroner

EPHRATA - The Grant County prosecutor filed a motion to stop former coroner Jerry Jasman from signing death certificates.

Walleyes win two, lose two

Season ends

RICHLAND - The Moses Lake Walleyes played .500 ball over the weekend, but two losses in four games put an end to their summer season. Both wins came against Kennewick teams on Thursday.

Basin Summer Sounds draws crowd to Ephrata

EPHRATA - A crowd of people gathered around noon in front of the Grant County Courthouse to listen to Ian McFeron perform.

Couple safe after helicopter crash

QUINCY - A helicopter pilot and his passenger were unhurt when their experimental helicopter crashed Wednesday afternoon, July 4, near Quincy.

Resigning Samaritan CEO receives severance package

Bair reads emotional farewell letter

MOSES LAKE - Outgoing Samaritan Healthcare Chief Executive Officer Andrew Bair will receive payments through his severance package and continuation of health insurance benefits through August 2013, according to a resolution approved by the board at its regular meeting Thursday.

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Sealed bids will be received by the Board of Directors of Moses Lake School District No. 161 in the Board Room at 1318 W. Ivy Ave., Moses Lake, Washington for construction of the CENTRAL WASHINGTON REGION TRANSPORTATION COOPERATIVE CENTER as follows:

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE

Abbreviated Legal: PTN SENW 10-19-28

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.

CITY OF MOSES LAKE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held before the MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL in the Moses Lake Civic Center Building, 411 South Balsam Street at 7:00 p.m. on August 14th , 2012 to consider a resolution adopting the Six -Year Street Transportation Improvement Program 2013 - 2018

LEGAL NOTICE

The Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District has continued the July 10, 2012 meeting to July 24, 2012.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE

Abbreviated Legal: Lt 1 C.J. Short Plat

Injured bird's fate remains unknown

Gone when animal rescuers arrived

MOSES LAKE - Some stories end in mystery.

Culbertson out as PUD manager

EPHRATA - Grant County PUD commissioners terminated the contract of PUD general manager Tim Culbertson during their regular meeting Monday.

East Wenatchee couple's art to be featured all summer

QUINCY - Quincy Library's art gallery will show the works of a prominent husband-wife duo, Rod Daut and Martha Flores of East Wenatchee, through the end of September.

Colo. Shooting Suspect in Court Dazed, Sleepy

River Dogs third at regional tournament

KENT - The Columbia Basin River Dogs were just two wins away from advancing to the Senior Babe Ruth World Series. But the team stubbed its collective toes and was shutout by Kent 4-0 to finish third at the Pacific Northwest Senior Babe Ruth Regional Championships at Kent Memorial Park Monday.

Penn St Fined $60M, Wins Vacated From '98-11

Deadly Iraq Attacks Kill More Than 100

Today in History for July 23rd

SL domestic violence lands man in jail

SOAP LAKE - A Soap Lake man was arrested this week after brandishing a firearm at this girlfriend.

Should convicted felons be allowed to vote with outstanding court fees?

Bisphenol A banned in sports bottles

OLYMPIA - No sports bottles containing the chemical Bisphenol A (BPA) may be made, sold or distributed in Washington as of July 1, 2012.

The Fishin' Magician: Catching sockeye

Sockeye fishing is going great guns in the Brewster Pool on upper Columbia River. As many as 100 boats can be found here, trolling along the channel well below the Okanogan River mouth and right up to where the river enters the Columbia. Anglers that get on the water at the crack of dawn are best assured of limit catches of sockeye. The bite gradually slows and by 10 a.m. is very spotty. The evening bite can be slow, too.

Attorneys give different versions of motives in Munro murder

Prosecution alleges jealousy over a woman

EPHRATA - Attorneys presented differing versions of the investigation of construction worker Sage Munro's murder Thursday.

King action explodes for anglers on the Columbia

The salmon fishing action on the upper Columbia River exploded this past week, with anglers scoring excellent numbers of kings during the CCA Salmon Derby in Wenatchee.

Manta Rays third at meet

MOSES LAKE- The Manta Rays swim team held their annual Sizzling Summer swim meet July 13-15 at the Surf 'n' Slide Water Park at McCosh Park, and placed third overall. More than 400 swimmers from Oregon, Montana, Washington and Canada attended the meet.

Grant County moving forward on district court position

Moving trials to Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE - Grant County is planning to renovate the district court building in Moses Lake in preparation for the third district court judge.

Comment sought on mercury lighting rules

OLYMPIA - The Washington Department of Ecology (Ecology) seeks public comment on a proposed rule Ecology says is necessary to carry out the law creating the state's Mercury-Containing Lights Product Stewardship Program.

Walleyes turned back by Yakima Valley

Drop twin bill

MOSES LAKE - The Walleyes three-game winning streak came to an end Wednesday evening as the team dropped a doubleheader to the Yakima Valley Peppers at Larson Field.

Fresh News From MarDon

Hot Mid-July weather has warmed up surface water temperatures at Potholes Reservoir to 80F and the water elevation currently sits at 1,040 Ft., roughly 7 feet below full pool. To me this means two things; enjoyable summer swimming on the sand dunes or the Mardon Resort Beach, and especially topwater bass fishing in the evening after work. Even with the gully washing rain from the recent string of thunderstorms, and the sustained damage to farmers from the harsh weather, Potholes Reservoir continues to drop at a rapid pace seeing a 1-2 foot drop per week now. This rapidly creates more beach area here at the resort, exposes more sand dunes, and ramps up the action for bass fishing!

Solution for plight of irrigators may be near

Possible enlargement of system south of Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE - Irrigation water in the Columbia River Basin, its most efficient use and expanding service to replace some of the groundwater wells in the Othello area was the topic of conversation at the monthly meeting of the Grant County Economic Development Council.

U.S. Open golf is something especially magical

There is the U.S. Senior Open Golf Tournament. Then there is the U.S. Senior Open Golf Tournament in which your nephew plays.

William "Bill" Gaumer Lefler

William "Bill" Gaumer Lefler, 84, a resident of Royal City since 1960, passed away peacefully after a long battle with cancer. He was at his home with his wife and children by his side when he gave up the good fight on Friday, July 13, 2012.

Applications open for new Canola plant jobs

Application deadline July 27

MOSES LAKE - Owners of a new Canola processing plant in Warden are accepting applications, through the WorkSource office, through July 27.

Sisters live up to their billing

Aunt Kate assisted others during flu epidemic

The flu epidemic of 1918 and 1919 killed millions, so say 130 million, of people around the world. Aunt Kate assisted many of the people of the greater Big Bend Country. Read on.

Washington's Secretary of State to honor community-minded businesses

OLYMPIA - The state Secretary of State's office is accepting nominations for 2012 Corporations for Communities Award until Aug. 31.

Worship and the Word in the Park this Sunday

QUINCY - Seven churches are joining together for a service of celebration and the Word for the community this Sunday, July 22.

Quincy Valley Women's Day coming this Saturday

QUINCY - The Quincy Valley Chamber of Commerce will host the second annual Quincy Valley Women's Day on Saturday, July 21, in downtown Quincy.

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

BEFORE THE HONORABLE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON

NOTICE OF HEARING ON APPLICATION FOR A COUNTY ROAD FRANCHISE

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY

In the Welfare of: MEGHAN H.P. ANDERSON, Minor Child

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Sealed bids will be received by the Board of Directors of Moses Lake School District No. 161 in the Board Room at 1318 W. Ivy Ave., Moses Lake, Washington for construction of the CENTRAL WASHINGTON REGION TRANSPORTATION COOPERATIVE CENTER as follows:

A new officer

Moses Lake Walleyes game

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Water testing at fairgrounds begins

Checking for nitrogen, phosphates

MOSES LAKE - State-mandated testing of the groundwater beneath the Grant County Fairgrounds began Wednesday.

The Fishin' Magician: Sockeye and Bass

Sockeye fishing is red hot from Wanapum Dam all the way up to the Brewster Pool right now. Anglers are limiting on fish that average 4 to 5 pounds with some even larger. Crowds of boats can be seen below Wanapum, and as many as 35 boats are fishing above Rocky Reach.

Reader considers library proposal too costly

It appears the expansion plans for the Moses Lake Public Library are moving forward. The CBH Editorial Board recently stated that a good  library is a great community asset, which is true, however this proposal is too costly.

Reader supports right to carry weapons

Please vote for Rob McKenna for Governor. The ability to own, and lawfully carry a concealed weapon, is well understood if someone has tried to carjack you, or you called for immediate police help because you witnessed a woman being physically carried toward a waiting car, screaming for help, and the police never came!  A cell phone will not save your life! Any candidate who would have a person being assaulted telephone for police help (and suffer while hoping that it would appear in time to save life and property) does not understand our God given right to protect ourselves, our families, and our country. The next Governor should have demonstrated an understanding and commitment to Section 24 of the Washington State Constitution.  A person who would undermine the State

Hector gets second ICAR win

EPHRATA - It was a night of action packed racing and fun with the crowd at Ephrata Raceway Park Saturday with the ICAR Late Models and Vintage Modifieds visiting and putting on a great night of racing along with our own Jerry's Auto Supply Racing Series Ephrata Pioneer Muffler II Pure Stocks and Schaeffer Oil Mini Stocks.

Meetings to address overcrowding in fall

Too many students for secondary schools to handle, say district officials

MOSES LAKE - School district patrons are being invited to a series of meetings this fall and winter to discuss ways to address overcrowding in the district's secondary schools.

Band Boosters offer thanks for support

The Moses Lake Band Boosters would like to thank the Grant County community for their support of our recent Fireworks stand. We had a very good year of sales.  Special thanks to Don Turner for the use of a corner of his crop circle to place our stand on this year! Thanks to Harlan Beagley and Lynne Lynch for the article in the Herald in support of our program. Again, to ALL who chose to support our local band kids and their program, an appreciative Thank YOU! Come see us at our food concessions booth at the Grant County Fair, August 14-18!

Valenzuela Navarro extradition hearing set for today

Accused of Quincy murder

EPHRATA - An extradition hearing is scheduled for today for one of the men accused in the September shooting of Ramiro Munoz Jr., of Quincy.

Spud harvest yields bomb in Quincy

QUINCY - Workers at Conagra Foods in Quincy brought in an expected surprise with Wednesday morning's potato harvest: a bomb.

Pygmy rabbit recovery efforts continue

The rabbit scampered under the boardwalk near the front door of the Grant County Historical Society Museum.

Margaret Ann Larsen

Margaret Ann Larsen was born May 24, 1920 to Dr. and Mrs. Rudolph E. Kriz in Norfolk, Nebraska. Margaret, a longtime Moses Lake resident, passed away July 17, 2012. She greatly enjoyed living in Moses Lake and working at the Calico Cat.  Margaret was a resident at Lakeview Home Care for the past five years. Many thanks to Penny and Ed Weber, Dana, and David for five years of wonderful care given to Margaret.

Fairness for whom?

This year's presidential election is a first for some Washington state convicted felons with outstanding court costs and restitution.

Roger DeVon Larsen

Roger DeVon Larsen, 62, a longtime resident of Moses Lake passed away suddenly July 15, 2012 while at work in Almira. A celebration of life memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, July 20, 2012 at Kayser's Chapel of Memories concluding with full military honors. 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 imagines the future

The year is 2052, the date, July 4. I'm sitting, leaning against a permanently padlocked middle-school watching a parade pick its way through the rubble of a torn-up street that goes beneath a bridge that's been closed for some time, too dangerous, I'm told, to move any type of commerce over.

Reader upset with quality of city water

I believe I wrote you last year about our city water smelling like rotten eggs. This year, it's much worse. I mean it is completely gross smelling. Imagine trying to take a shower, brush your teeth - yuck - or actually trying to drink it. You try to hold your breath but it doesn't do any good. Our animals won't drink the water that is put out for them unless they really have to. We have resorted to bottled water, but that doesn't solve the bathing issue. And our water rates have gone up so much, in fact our water bill alone is twice the amount it was last year.  We actually have to pay for stinky water! And we aren't the only people on the block that have this problem.

City not doing their job

There is a house across from Juniper Park in Lakeview Terrace that has been vacant for at least two years. It is all grown up with weeds and makes the whole neighborhood look terrible.

Dezwart

Abbreviated Legal: Lot 25 Desert Estates III PH 5 & 6

SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE FOR WASHINGTON FOR FRANKLIN COUNTY

Estate of: LEE R. ANDERSEN, Deceased.

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AN CLOSED RECORD PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD August 7, 2012 at 11:10 a.m. in the Grant County Commissioners Hearing Room, Courthouse, Ephrata, WA to consider an amendment to an existing Planned Unit Development to convert an existing 14 unit motel to 14 condominium units in Crescent Bay Resort. 

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AN OPEN RECORD PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD August 7, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. in the Grant County Commissioners Hearing Room, Courthouse, Ephrata, WA to consider an amendment to an existing Master Planned Resort to convert an existing 14 unit motel to 14 condominium units in Crescent Bay Resort.

Legal Notice

The Wahluke School District of Mattawa, WA is seeking bids for the following items: Gasoline and Fuel Products

Smith

Abbreviated Legal: LOT 22 BLOCK 1 BACK ROADS COUNTRY ESTATES VOL D PG 154 PLATS FRANKLIN COUNTY WA

GRANT COUNTY SMALL WORKS ROSTER

Grant County is seeking general and specialty contractors to populate a small works roster for construction and construction related projects costing $200,000 or less.

DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE

DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL: Warden 3rd Transformer Lineup Project

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR WASHINGTON IN AND FOR GRANT COUNTY

TO:        STATE OF WASHINGTON;

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR FRANKLIN COUNTY

In the Matter of the Estate: Deceased.

GRANT COUNTY VENDOR LIST

Grant County is seeking vendors to fill a list for the purchases of equipment, materials, and supplies costing between $5,000 and $25,000.

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Warden School District 146-161 Board of Directors will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2012-13 school district budget.

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF FRANKLIN

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF : GARY ALLEN KOVALENKO, Deceased.

Moses Lake 12U baseball state champs

ELLENSBURG - The Moses Lake 12U Americans were staring elimination square in the face after dropping their first three games in pool play at the Cal Ripken North Washington 12U State Tournament in Ellensburg held July 12-15.

Electrical storm cuts electricity for Grant County

MOSES LAKE - A myriad of electrical storms still plague the basin, with another one raging through Monday night.

Early Royal Slope irrigated farmer Bill Lefler dies

ROYAL CITY - William "Bill" Gaumer Lefler, who came to the Royal slope at the same time irrigation did, died on Friday, July 13, 2012. He was 84.

Today in History for Thursday, July 19th

Grant County buys Ephrata building

Will house Department of Community Development

EPHRATA - Grant County purchased a new building for its building and planning staff, abandoning plans to construct a new building.

Witness: Shooting Suspect Used Racial Slur

Philly Police: Man Tries to Abduct 10-Year-Old

MLIRD holds second public hearing Monday night

MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District held an open forum Monday night, moderated by two legislators and a third-party representative.

Fire near I-90

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Raw Video: Fla. Man Shoots Would-be Robbers

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. You are hereby summoned to appear within sixty (60) days after the date of the first publication of this summons, to wit, within sixty (60) days after 07/18/2012, and defend the above entitled action in the above entitled court, and answer the complaint of the plaintiff Green Tree Servicing LLC, and serve a copy of your answer upon the undersigned attorneys, at her office below stated; and in case of your failure to do so, judgment will be rendered against you according to the demand of the complaint, which has been field with the clerk of said court. The object of this action is a replevin of mobile home, VIN VMHI2831W51705ABC, located at 14518 RD E SW, Royal City, WA, in Grant County, Washington.  DATED 07/16/2012, by Kimberly M. Hood, WSBA #42903, Glogowski Law Firm, PLLC, 2505 Third Ave ste 100, Seattle, WA 98121, Phone: 206-903-9966, Fax: 206-405-2701

Ninth turbine going in at Wanapum Dam

Project aimed at improving efficiency

BEVERLY - Construction crews are presently installing the ninth turbine and third generator at Wanapum Dam.

Moses Lake 9U All-Stars second at State

OTHELLO - The Moses Lake 9U All-Stars took four of six games to finish runner-up at the state tournament last weekend.

U.S. Open golf sure is something special

There is the U.S. Senior Open Golf Tournament. Then there is the U.S. Senior Open Golf Tournament in which your nephew plays.

Floyd Dean Best, Sr.

Floyd Dean Best, Sr. (age 74) was born March 27, 1938 to Basil and June Best in Colville, WA. He passed away on June 23, 2012 in Spokane. Floyd started his military career at a young age by joining the marines, and then transferred to the Army, retiring after 21 years. He was very proud of his military service. Floyd was married for 37 years to Christa. He is survived by their two children, Pamela (LaMonte L.) Moultray of Choteau, Montana, and his son Floyd Dean Best, Jr of Moses Lake, WA; 5 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren; his siblings: Lorrain Cress of Tumbler Ridge, B.C., Canada, Elmer (Bud) Koerner of Chewelah, Washington, Lois (Philip) Hollabough  of Colville, Washington, Lavernia (Mike) Elwell of Desmet, Idaho, and Cindy (Tony) Gordon of Thorpe, Washington, and friend James in Medical Lake, Washington.

Man accused of attempt to rape family member

Alleged victim escaped

EPHRATA - A Soap Lake man is accused of attempting to rape a family member in her home.

Ban on Bisphenol A in sports bottles starts in July

OLYMPIA - No sports bottles containing the chemical Bisphenol A (BPA) can be made, sold or distributed in Washington as of July 1, 2012.

Man sentenced in attempted theft

Forced man to get into car while he stole items in house

EPHRATA - A man is serving about a year in prison for kidnapping a man, and forcing another to help try to steal from a residence.

Joanne Ruth Haugen

Joanne Ruth Haugen, 75, a long time Moses Lake resident lost her long fought battle with cancer passing away on Friday, July 13, 2012. A memorial for Joanne will be held in Longview, Washington at a later date. 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.

Lost kitten's owners search across state lines

GEORGE - While Sabrina had a happy ending in the Audrey Hepburn classic film, it remains unclear if a 4-month-old kitten - also named Sabrina - will receive the same fate.

Lane closures planned today on Stevens Pass

WENATCHEE - There will be intermittent daytime lane closures today on Stevens Pass as work crews remove rocks from slopes on the west side along U.S. Highway 2.

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF GRANT

PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION, its |

LEGAL NOTICE

The Board of Directors of Royal School District No. 160 have set July 23, 2012 as the special meeting to adopt the Budget for the General Fund for the 2012-2013 school year.

PUBLIC HEARING

The City Council of the City of Royal City will hold a Public Hearing to receive comments on the proposed Six Year Transportation Improvement Program for the Calendar Years 2013-2018.

Grant County festival brings music, fine wine

Eight wineries represented at Food and Wine Festival

MOSES LAKE - Grant County's Food and Wine Festival took place on the nights of Friday and Saturday with dining and sampling in McCosh Park and live entertainment in the Centennial Amphitheater.

Mark A. O'Brien

Mark A. O'Brien, 81, longtime Warden resident and area farmer passed away Monday, July 9, 2012 at Summer Wood Care Center. Memorial Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 18, 2012 at Queen of All Saints Catholic Church in Warden. Please sign the online guestbook at www.kayserschapel.com. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel & Crematory.

Check online for toxic algae in lakes

OLYMPIA - You can now go online (www.nwtoxicalgae.org) to see if your favorite lake is having problems with toxic algae blooms that can hurt you, your kids or your pets.

Local schools receive construction money

Moses Lake, Othello, Warden proceed with projects

OLYMPIA - Three local school districts received more than $7.45 million in construction money Thursday from the state's capital projects budget.

Microsoft Revamps Office for Tablets, Internet

Edna "Erma" G. Oakley

Edna "Erma" G. Oakley, 87, Moses Lake resident and former longtime Soap Lake resident passed away Wednesday, July 11, 2012 in Moses Lake. Edna was born on July 24, 1924 in Gage, Montana to Silas and Elsie Manchester. As the 5th of nine children, Edna was a born nurturer. She cared for her younger siblings and neighbors' children as though she was the mother. She married Howard Oakley on July 19, 1940, and gave birth to her first daughter, "Jean" in 1941 with two more daughters, Terrie and Ida following a few years after. Edna and Howard relocated to Washington when the children were young, living in Gig Harbor, Electric City and Soap Lake.

Two Dead, 19 Injured in Toronto Party Shooting

Today in History for Tuesday, July 17th

Royal City turns 50

ROYAL CITY - Royal City celebrated its 50th anniversary at SummerFest on Saturday with residents and area friends turning out to wish the city happy birthday in style. The event, titled the "Birthday Bash," included events for all ages through the entire weekend.

Yahoo Turns to Former Nemesis to Be Its CEO

River Dogs take three games at regional tournament

KENT - The Columbia Basin River Dogs are just two wins away from making a trip to the Senior Babe Ruth World Series in Weimar, Texas July 28.

Sex offender has new address in Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE - A Level 2 sex offender has registered to live in Moses Lake.

Students explore aerospace careers at BBCC

Part of 12-day career exploration program

MOSES LAKE - Students from Spokane spent two days learning more about aviation careers at Big Bend Community College recently.

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY

TO THE DEFENDANT: OREN SMITH.

LEGAL NOTICE

The Board of Directors of Royal School District No. 160 have set July 23, 2012 as the special meeting to adopt the Budget for the General Fund for the 2012-2013 school year.

Notice of Application

Date of Notice:  July 16, 2012

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District is looking for engineering services for a proposed mechanical dredging project.  MLIRD is seeking to identify and select an outside independent engineering firm to provide design of the project for permitting purposes.

LEGAL NOTICE

The Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District has continued the July 10, 2012 meeting to July 24, 2012. Board Chairman Hansen stated the reason for reconvening the meeting to be for the purpose of "interviewing applicants for Secretary to the Board of Directors and the status of the union". The meeting will be held in the conference room at 932 E. Wheeler Rd. and will begin at 5:00 p.m.

NOTICE OF MITIGATED DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Moses Lake issued Mitigated Determinations of Non-Significance (MDNSs) under the State Environmental Policy Act Rules (Chapter 197-11 WAC) for the following projects:

LEGAL NOTICE

The Moses Lake Police Department is currently in possession of a portable cement mixer that was previously recovered by a citizen.

Malnourished boy still in satisfactory condition

MOSES LAKE - A 2-year-old emaciated Moses Lake boy has been transferred from Providence Sacred Heart Hospital in Spokane to an undisclosed separate location.

Shark Nicknamed 'Brutus' Kills Surfer

Hundreds Search for Two Missing Iowa Girls

Greek Graduate Anxious to Find Work

Candidate Manweller speech appeals to George residents

GEORGE - Thirteenth district candidate for legislature Matt Manweller hit a sweet sounding chord at the George Fourth of July Celebration by starting his keynote speech with the rhetorical question, "Is there any better place to celebrate the Fourth than George, WA?"

Today in History for Monday, July 16th

Should Jerry Jasman have been signing death certificates?

The Fishin' Magician: Three events

I have three dates that I want you to mark on your calendars, for three events coming up very soon. The first is the appearance of the Discovery Channel's Deadliest Catch skipper Sig Hansen's at the Town Toyota Center in Wenatchee on July 20. Ticket holders will not only get to see some not-for-broadcast footage from the show but also partake in an all you can eat crab feed prior his presentation. Get your tickets now! Log onto www.towntoyotacenter.com to do so.

Boys and Girls Club nears funding goal

Donation originally intended for sports complex

MOSES LAKE - The Boys and Girls Clubs of the Columbia Basin got a step closer to a new home, thanks to a donation from a group formed a quarter-century ago to build new football and sports fields.

Top Runners

Pot growing operation shut down by INET

MOSES LAKE - Grant County's Interagency Narcotics Enforcement Team shut down a sophisticated marijuana growing operation near Moses Lake on June 14.

Three charged in Quincy assault

Allegedly attacked males in alley

EPHRATA - Three Quincy residents are charged with attacking two males with baseball bats and axes in Quincy.

Comment sought on mercury lighting rules

OLYMPIA - The Washington Department of Ecology (Ecology) seeks public comment on a proposed rule Ecology says is necessary to carry out the law creating the state's Mercury-Containing Lights Product Stewardship Program.

Uncle Sam

Kirchners worked wheat harvest in Eastern Washington

Many hands were once needed for the wheat harvest in Eastern Washington. Besides working the threshing rigs, meals needed to be prepared on the spot and all of the workers needed to be fed. The Kirchners were a part of several harvests while working for various thrashing outfits. Read on.

Hot weather expected to ease slightly

Temperatures should drop to high 80s by tomorrow

MOSES LAKE - Temperatures are expected to moderate today and stay slightly cooler through the middle of next week, but it's expected to warm back up next Thursday or Friday.

Carol I. Bailey Bramble

Carol I. Bailey Bramble, 68, longtime resident of Moses Lake, Washington, passed away on Wednesday, July 4, 2012.  She was born January 10, 1944 in Wabash, Indiana, grew up and resided in Southern California for many years with family before moving to Washington State.  She was a master arborist, had a passion for home style cooking and took delight in preparing for and sharing holiday traditions and meals with loved ones and friends.  Known to most as "Granny", dedicated her life and love to family and will be dearly missed by all.  She is preceded in death by her parents, Joan and Gilbert Bailey, Jan Bailey and Warren Bailey.  She is survived by her husband Kenneth R. Bramble, brother Thomas J. Bailey, son Gregory L. Steele, daughter Jennifer J. Killian, son Nicholaus L. Bailey, grandchildren, Jessica R. Killian, Brittany L. Killian, Nicholaus L. Bailey, Gregory L. Steele, Zachariah Steele, Brooklyn M. Bailey, Landen L. Steele, great grandson, Revin Z. Tabor, as well as extended family and friends.  

Cesar Valdez, 53

DATE OF BIRTH: May 16, 1959

Fresh News From MarDon!

If you are a bass fisherman that loves the "topwater" bite, now is the time to fish the Potholes Reservoir. If the term "toilet-flush" means the noise when a jumbo bass explodes on a topwater bait then this summer at Potholes is for you. Now is the time to steal a day from work and get out here on the reservoir and fish the sand dunes for bass or hit the rock-piles on the south end of the lake for smallmouth! Anglers along the face of the dam, and down the Lind Coulee arm are reporting 50 fish days. The Sand Dunes give an angler all the opportunity to catch a 7 lb. Largemouth. The sun has been a blazing this past week so remember to hydrate! Temperatures are planning to stay around the 90's all week.

Town Ford offers free salmon seminar

If you would like to get more details on exactly how Shane Magnuson, Upper Columbia Guide Service, rigs for summer runs kings, you will want to attend the seminar at Town Ford on Wednesday, July 25th, starting at 6 p.m.

Dortha May Underhill

Dortha May Underhill, 92, a resident of Warden since 1955, went to be with our Lord July 10, 2012.  Dortha was born January 31, 1920, in Roseburg, Oregon, to Fred and Myrtle Elliott.  She is survived by her loving husband, Ken (John Kenneth Underhill, Jr.), and children, Donald (Vicki) Underhill of Warden, Janice (Bob) Highsmith of Seminole, Florida, and Marilee (Edward) Hicks of Spokane Valley, Washington; 5 grandchildren, Denisen Ellis, John Hicks, Kiani (Tyson) Wallerstein, Nathan Hicks, and Sami Savage; and 8 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her brother, Rev. Frank Eugene Elliott. She married the love of her life, Ken, December 27, 1944 in Corvallis, Oregon, and they had three children.  She graduated from high school in Canyonville, Oregon, and Oregon State College with a Bachelor of Science in Home Economics in 1941. She taught high school in several schools in Oregon.  She and Ken and young children moved to Warden to develop a farm in the Columbia Basin Irrigation Project in 1955. Dortha taught typing and other business education courses at Warden High School from 1956 through 1973.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE

Abbreviated Legal: Lt 8, Lynn Add #2

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY

In the Welfare of: MEGHAN H.P. ANDERSON, Minor Child

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE

Lot 15, Quail Springs Phase 2, according to the plat thereof recorded in Volume 17 of Plats, page(2) 8, 9 and 10, records of Grant County, Washington; Tax Parcel ID No.: 12-0881-565; commonly known as: 4721 Covey Ln NE, Moses Lake, WA 98837

PUBLIC HEARING

The City Council of the City of Royal City will hold a Public Hearing to receive comments on the proposed Six Year Transportation Improvement Program for the Calendar Years 2013-2018.  The

City of Moses Lake

Day Wireless Systems/ Day Management Corp submitted an application for a Site Plan Review on June 25, 2012.

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

Abbreviated Legal: LOT 18, SANDCASTLE ESTATES PLATS 3 & 3A GRANT COUNTY

Tommie Tindell, longtime Othello volunteer, dies at 81

Remembered for efforts to help town, promote patriotism

OTHELLO - When Tommie Tindell's family returned home from the hospital after he passed away, the flag outside the Tindell home had been lowered to half-staff, the lawn was mowed, the deck washed, the ripe fruit picked from the cherry and apricot trees.

Reader decries HHS mandate as unconstitutional

The US Department of Health and Human Services has issued a mandate for the coverage of sterilization and contraceptives (including long-lasting injections and "morning after pills that may cause abortions") in virtually all private health plans. This includes churches and religious organizations. It's not simply birth control. HHS has reaffirmed its mandate while deferring enforcement until August 2013.

The Fishin' Magician: Deadliest Catch Crab Feed

This has to be one of the cleverest ideas I have seen to promote a show at the Town Toyota Center.  They are bringing the Discovery Channel's Deadliest Catch skipper Sig Hansen to town on Friday, July 20th.  To help get people to come they are having a crab feed just prior to the show.  Who doesn't like crab?  When they offered this all you can eat crab feed I don't know if they knew I was planning on being there.  I am good for a lot of crab myself, a lot of crab!

Reader questions punishment for dangerous emissions

I find it quite interesting that McCain Foods in Othello was fined $40,000 by the Washington Dept. of Ecology for emission violations - they emitted dust and smoke (CBH article dated June 19).

Reader offers political support for Coday

If there is anything you don't like about Obamacare, if you think it needs major surgery, if not outright repeal and real reform, then start voting for change in the August primary and vote for Dr. Art Coday to represent Washington in the US Senate.

Prosecutor files motion against ex-coroner

EPHRATA - The Grant County prosecutor filed a motion to stop former coroner Jerry Jasman from signing death certificates.

Local politicos weigh in on health care mandate

WASHINGTON, D.C. - While the Republican-controlled House of Representatives voted yesterday for the 31st time to repeal the Affordable Care Act of 2010, the bicameral chamber handily passed the measure 244-185.

Prepare for the primary

With the primary election less than four weeks away, we want to remind you about an important position on the ballot: the state Commissioner of Public Lands.

Hidden Meadow to hold “Music in the Meadow” concerts

MOSES LAKE – Hidden Meadow, the outdoor event place located outside of Moses Lake, is planning two outdoor concerts this summer.

Elda B. Hall

Elda B. Hall, 79, longtime Moses Lake resident, died June 27, 2012 in Moses Lake. Elda was born December 13, 1932 in Weston, Idaho, the youngest of four children, to Andrew and Wilma (Bassett) Nielsen.

Keep pets cool this summer

In consideration of such high temperatures  on their way, everyone please make sure & keep your dogs/cats inside out of this heat that's coming. Putting out water does not guarantee it will be enough for them to sustain for long periods of time outside. We all love our pets/family and want them safe and happy! Thank you!

Local animal welfare group receives grants

Grants from ASPCA, Handsel Foundation

EPHRATA - A local animal assistance program received two grants to help with its program to help low-income Grant County pet owners spay and neuter their animals.

Secretary of State tours Grant County

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Campfire cautions are prudent

Campfires are an important part of the outdoor scene. Time spent around the fire will be remembered for a lifetime. However, besides the three essential components of fire; heat, fuel and oxygen, common sense is necessary to produce a safe campfire.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE

LOT 10, BLOCK 2, CARTER'S ADDN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME B OF PLATS, PAGE 83, RECORDS OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, WASHINGTON. Commonly known as: 1845 WEST HENRY STREET  PASCO, WA 99301

JV King

To: Armando Vasquez, Alleged Father

City of Moses Lake

United Builders submitted an application for environmental review on June 26, 2012.

JV Wright

To: Gregory Wright, Ika’s 11209 Des Moines Memorial Dr,                                             Seattle WA 98168

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:

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Hearing will be held on Wednesday, July 25, 2012 at 9:15 am or as soon thereafter as possible in the meeting room of the Franklin County Commissioners, Room 201, Franklin County Courthouse, 1016 N. 4th, Pasco, Washington

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

NOTICE OF HEARING IN THE MATTER OF ADOPTING A COMPREHENSIVE SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE YEARS 2013-2018

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR WASHINGTON IN AND FOR GRANT COUNTY

TO:        STATE OF WASHINGTON;

Legal Notice

The Wahluke School District of Mattawa, WA is seeking bids for the following items: Gasoline and Fuel Products

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AN OPEN RECORD PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD July 24, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. in the Grant County Commissioners Hearing Room, Courthouse, Ephrata, WA regarding a budget extension request from the Administrative Services Coordinator in the amount of $131,042.00 to renew the CDBG Public Services Grant (Contract No. 12-65400-002) awarded from the Washington State Department of Commerce.

Manweller wants Washington to opt out of ObamaCare 

ELLENSBURG - Matt Manweller, Republican candidate for the Washington State Legislature from the 13th District, has announced he will support legislation that opts Washington State out of the Medicaid mandate in ObamaCare.

Pioneer Avenue collison

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Basin BBQ Bash turns into two-day event

MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake Business Association (MLBA) is once again putting on the Basin BBQ Bash in LakeTown Landing, and it will be for two days this year.

Retail development gains first tenant

Possibly two additional tenants for Gateway Commerce Center

MOSES LAKE - A building offering retail and office space on Patton Boulevard has signed its first tenant, and owners say two more tenants are in negotiations.

Jack Yoshio Hattori

Jack Yoshio Hattori, age 91, passed away on June 5, 2012 in Moses Lake. Memorial services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, July 14, m2012 at Kayser's Chapel of Memories. 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.

Othello looking at marijuana garden regulations

Opts to have planning commission develop options

OTHELLO - Othello is examining what it will do with a state law allowing community marijuana gardens for medical marijuana patients.

School construction bond sure to come up at meeting

ROYAL CITY - There is still a space need in the Royal School District, and discussion of a construction bond is still on the table.

Sheriff seeks applicants for reserve deputy

EPHRATA – The Grant County Sheriff's Office is seeking applications from persons who would like to be reserve deputies.

Great Heights

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Quincy couple safe after helicopter crash

QUINCY - A helicopter pilot and his passenger were unhurt when their experimental helicopter crashed Wednesday afternoon, July 4, near Quincy.

REC Silicon looks into Monday fire

MOSES LAKE - REC Silicon officials are investigating a fire that broke out at their facilities along Wheeler Road just before 10 a.m. Monday - the company's second hazard in a month.

LEGAL NOTICE

The Board of Directors of Royal School District No. 160 have set July 23, 2012 as the special meeting to adopt the Budget for the General Fund for the 2012-2013 school year. The meeting will be held at 7:30 pm at the high school library.

Notice of Application

Notice is hereby given that a Short Plat Application was received on 4/3/12 from Adams Bros. Properties, LLC, (Designated Contact: Knudsen Land Surveying, PO Box 505, Ephrata, WA 98823, 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 7/3/12.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE

Lot 7 except the North 130 feet thereof and Lot 10, Block 2, Warden Country Estates, according to the plat thereof recorded in Volume 12 of Plats, page 51, records of Grant County, Washington; Tax Parcel ID No.: 06-1739-000; commonly known as: 208 S Locust St, Warden WA 98857

Culbertson out as Grant County's PUD manager

Board cites potential problems over relationship

EPHRATA - Grant County PUD commissioners terminated the contract of PUD general manager Tim Culbertson during their regular meeting Monday.

Reader takes issue with Forester column

Let's take a moment to contemplate some of the changes we've seen since our Constitution was written.

Celebration of Life set for July 19

MOSES LAKE – The first annual Celebration of Life, hosted by the Columbia Basin Cancer Foundation, will be held on July 19 at the Foundation's office in Moses Lake.  

Ecology seeks comments on water right examiner proposal

OLYMPIA - The Washington Department of Ecology (Ecology) has opened a public comment period and scheduled public hearings on a proposed water right examiners program.

Esther Hamilton-Euler

Esther Hamilton-Euler passed in her sleep to rest in Jesus on June 9, 2012 being 84 years old. She lived a life of love and service to her God and fellowman.

Quincy is buying iPads for its councilmembers. Do you support this decision?

Judy Emmick

Judy Emmick was born August 2, 1943 in Seattle WA. She passed away on July 7, 2012 in Everett, WA due to a long-term illness. She is survived by her life partner, Mike O'Neal of Soap Lake, WA, where they have lived together for many years. She will be reunited with her first-born daughter Caroline Frausto, who passed away of cancer December 29, 2004. She is survived by four children: Kathrine Roberts, Kelli Charter, Todd Charter, and Jason Charter, her sisters Carol Tucker and Janet Brady, and brother Gene Wilcox, and her faithful dog, Bailey, who always stayed by her side. Judy loved painting ceramics and all kinds of crafts.  She would open her home to anyone. She loved playing bingo and going to the casino, camping, fishing, and spending time with family. Especially her granddaughter, Olivia Charter-Keating. Memorial service will be announced at a later time.

Reader says Jefferson was right on

The actions of Obama's federal government are diametrically opposed to those of America Framers, who adopted the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution.

Storms continue to blow over basin

MOSES LAKE - Despite wind gusts up to 40 miles per hour Sunday night - and warnings for similar storms last night - very little damage was reported around Grant and Adams counties.

Second accident at REC Silicon site

MOSES LAKE - For the second time in a month, REC Silicon required aid from Moses Lake city and Grant County resources.

The Fishin' Magician: Sockeye on the Columbia

Have you been checking the fish counts?  Sockeye numbers are taking off on the Columbia.  The total for one day over Priest Rapids was 24,000!  There are way 460,000 over Bonneville, so the run is going to be even bigger than the forecast.  It could be a half-million, who knows?  I got some below Wanapum Dam last week and I was very impressed with the size of most of the fish.

Tommie Benjamin Tindell

Tommie Benjamin Tindell, 81, died Wednesday, July 4, 2012, his favorite holiday, surrounded by his loving family and godchildren.

Moses Lake man faces nearly two years in prison

Had stolen trailer, off-road vehicle

EPHRATA - A Moses Lake man was sentenced to nearly two years in prison after he led police on a chase through Moses Lake in May.

Time capsule being filled with Royal City history

Still time to add to time capsule

ROYAL CITY - There is still time to make a contribution to the time capsule Mayor Mike Stark will bury Friday, July 13, at the Royal City SummerFest.

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF GRANT

TO THE DEFENDANTS Unknown Heirs and Devisees of Marjorie F. Rodriguez a/k/a Marjorie F. Rodriquez, deceased; Sterling H. Rodriquez; Occupants of the Premises; also all other persons or parties claiming to have any right, title, estate, lien or interest in the real property described in the complaint:

DISTRICT COURT CLARK COUNTY, NEVADA

LAS VEGAS METROPOLITAN POLICE         |

Notice of Application & Public Hearing

Notice is hereby given that a Conditional Use Permit and SEPA Checklist were received on 4/25/12 from Grant County Public Works, 124 Enterprise St. SE, Ephrata, WA 98823, 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 7/2/12.

Soap Lake celebrates Smokiam Days

Parade, salmon feed, fireworks part of the festivities

SOAP LAKE - Residents and friends of the town celebrated Smokiam Days with a parade, salmon feed, bed races, horseshoe tournament and a fireworks show.

Birthday bash appearance

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Jerry B. Martin

Jerry B. Martin, longtime Moses Lake resident died unexpectedly in his home Monday, July 2, 2012.  He was 75.

Birthday Bash appearance

Nickels murder trial gets underway today

Accused of killing Ephrata man in 2009

EPHRATA - The trial for a man accused of killing Ephrata resident Sage Munro in 2009 is scheduled to start today.

Ivan C. Reinke

Ivan C. Reinke of Wenatchee, WA passed away at his home on June 21, 2012. Ivan was born June 7, 1946 in Twin Falls, ID to Sigmund and Henrietta Reinke and graduated from Twin Falls Senior High School in 1964. He attended Idaho State University and in 1966 he left college and the family farm to join the U.S. Navy where he worked as an Avionics Tech on A6 Prowlers with the VA196th Squadron aboard the U.S. Ranger. He received an Honorable Discharge and returned home in 1970 where he excelled in all forms of welding, mechanical, electrical, and fabrication. In 1975, he and his family moved to Moses Lake, WA. Ivan became a Ford Certified Technician and earned himself a reputation for being an excellent mechanic. His specialized in diesel and anything that ran on it. Ivan achieved his dream of owning his own business with the opening of Ivan's Repair Shop in 1986.  Later in life, he discovered and greatly enjoyed the hobby of carving and spent a great deal of time learning and perfecting new skills and techniques and more recently taught himself to pan for gold. It was not uncommon to see him covered in mud, wood shavings, or both. He was a lifetime member of the VFW, and enjoyed spending a great deal of time at Bob's Café giving the wait staff a hard time and honoring  them with his vast collection of bad jokes. Ivan was a man of his word as well as a loving father, brother, and son. With his death, he took with him a large piece of our hearts. Ivan is survived by his four children, his brother, sisters, grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. A celebration of Ivan's life will be held July 14 at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Twin Falls, ID at 11:00 a.m., graveside services at Sunset Memorial Cemetery immediately after, followed by a light lunch at the church.

Decision delayed on PUD manager leave

EPHRATA - The fate of Grant County PUD general manager Tim Culbertson could be decided as early as today. The PUD's board of directors deferred a decision after an executive session Friday.

Quincy buys iPads for councilmembers

Replacing laptop computers

QUINCY - Quincy is spending roughly $3,800 on new iPads for councilmembers to replace refurbished laptops purchased a year and three months ago.

Jeffrey Lee Essex

Jeffrey Lee Essex of Moses Lake passed away June 30, 2012 due to a tragic motorcycle accident. Jeffrey was born the youngest of 5 in Sidney, NE on November 12, 1973 to Earle and Judy Essex. The family moved to Moses Lake in 1976. Being the youngest, Jeffrey wasn't about to be left behind and followed his siblings in all they did. He learned to ride a bicycle before he could even pedal by riding on the front of his brother Mark's bike. Mark would pedal and Jeffrey would steer. When he learned how to ride a motorcycle there was no stopping him. As soon as he was old enough, Jeffrey began working at his parents' business (Wesco Overhead Doors) where he was known for being able to install a garage door faster than two men put together. Every morning he came to work he would look at his moms "sonny do" list posted on the refrigerator for him, smile at her and say, "looks like you added a few things". He enjoyed spending time with his daughters, riding motorcycles, spending time in his shop fixing motorcycles, vehicles and numerous projects. Jeff spent a lot of shop time with his brother David and his nephews. His nephews idolized him for the way he rode dirt bikes. He rode motorcycles at the sand dunes and in the Black Rock area every chance he got, paving the way for his followers. He was quick witted, playing jokes and pranks on people. His favorite saying was "oh nice", when things didn't go right, in which his two year old daughter quickly picked up. Jeffrey lived a free spirited life with fast cars and fast motorcycles. He always had a grin from ear to ear and quirky whole hearted laugh. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Notice of Application

Notice is hereby given that a JARPA (Shoreline Substantial Development) and SEPA Checklist was received on 5/1/12 from Chris Jacobson & Dorothy Harris, 588 N. Line Rd., Ephrata, WA 98823, 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 7/2/12.

BBCC aviation maintenance program to expand

College receives $20 million grant

MOSES LAKE - It's a rocky economy and a nasty job market out there. Just ask Chris James - he left the Navy and spent six months looking for a job, and finally went back to college, he said. It's a nasty job market out there, but not everywhere and not for everybody. After graduating from the aviation mechanics technology program at Big Bend Community College, James got a job in three weeks, and will start at Boeing sometime this summer.

NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR FOOD MANAGEMENT SERVICES

The Moses Lake School District (MLSD) is accepting written food service proposals from qualified food service management companies (FSMCs) to provide food services according to Local Education Agency (LEA) specifications.

LEGAL NOTICE

The Moses Lake Police Department is currently in possession of a portable cement mixer that was previously recovered by a citizen.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Board of County Commissioner will conduct a public hearing in accordance with Chapter 25.12 of the Grant County Unified Development Code to consider proposed amendments to the Grant County Comprehensive Plan submitted in accordance with the criteria listed in the Unified Development Code adopted in October, 2000 and as subsequently amended, and in accordance with State Law RCW 36.70A.

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.

Notice of Application and Proposed Determination of Non-Significance

Notice is hereby given that a Building Permit application and SEPA Checklist received by Grant County on May 23, 2012 from Terex Aerial Work Platforms (Genie Industries) were found to be technically complete on June 28, 2012 (Designated Contact:

Crescent Bar real estate partners look downriver

CBC feature

CRESCENT BAR – Things continue to go well for ResortWorks at Crescent Bar, a real estate business that specializes in the sale and rental of vacation properties.

North Country Bluegrass Band

Ultimate Adventurers wheel Moses Lake

One stop on 1,000-mile trip, on and off-road

MOSES LAKE - So. Imagine you own an off-road vehicle, maybe expensive, maybe not, but a really kick-well, you know; anyway, a really sick ride. And imagine a trip, somewhere in the contiguous United States (so far), a week on and off-road, just hitting the trail and - driving. Driving and wheeling.

Quincy Relay for Life raises $16,000

Event held in city for the first time

QUINCY - About 200 people attended Quincy's first Relay for Life raising $16,000 for the American Cancer Society.

The Fishin' Magician: Evergreen Reservoir

My wife Eileen and I often try Evergreen Reservoir over the 4th of July holiday.  We usually catch the fireworks in the evening and the Evergreen is a quick trip.  It's just outside of Quincy and makes a nice day trip from Leavenworth.  This year we found the reservoir still filling and the water cold and clouded.  I will use that as my excuse for poor fishing.

Samaritan board interviews candidates

Board hopes to name interim CEO by end of July

MOSES LAKE - Samaritan Healthcare commissioners have interviewed two candidates for the job of interim chief executive officer, and hope to have one appointed by the last week in July.

New interim chief at Soap Lake police department

SOAP LAKE - The City of Soap Lake has hired an interim police chief.

Moses Lake man convicted of burglary, third-degree rape

Walked into house through open garage

EPHRATA - A Moses Lake man is facing at least 31 months in prison after walking into a woman's home and raping her.

Hoene, Prinzen top men's field

CRESCENT BAR – Jerry Hoene and Wes Prinzen shot 65 to claim the top spot in Crescent Bar Golf  course men's day competition on June 27.

MLBA to hold Basin BBQ Bash

MOSES LAKE - Now in its second year, the Moses Lake Business Association is holding the Basin BBQ Bash in LakeTown Landing, also known as the city's downtown shopping district.

Quincy resident finds Crescent Bar relaxing

CRESCENT BAR – Leslie Tobin lives in Quincy, but she really likes Crescent Bar. So much so that she visits every week throughout the year, winter included.

Moses Lake-area sleep doctor receives industry recognition

Eric Haeger named in 'Best of 2012'

WENATCHEE - Dr. Eric Haeger, owner of Central Washington Sleep Diagnostic Centers, was named one of the "Best of 2012 Sleep Doctors" by Sleep Review, The Journal for Sleep Specialists. Central Washington Sleep Diagnostic Centers has offices in Moses Lake and Brewster as well as Wenatchee.

Sisters on the Fly tour tomorrow

Aunt Kate tells of the Cleveland Panic of 1893

We are experiencing an economic crisis these days, but this is nothing similar to the Cleveland Panic of 1893. Settlers used parched wheat, rye or barley for coffee, vegetables were scarce, fruit was obtained by a trip of several days to a fruit ranch; times were tough as Aunt Kate tells the story. Read on.

Edward & Heidi Lubos

Memorial Service at

Historical Society to meet

EPHRATA – The Grant County Historical Society will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday July 10, at 11 a.m. at the Ephrata American Legion Post at 276 Eighth Ave NW in Ephrata.

Fall hunts weighs heavy on my mind

The first hunt on my agenda is the master hunter elk hunt in Elk Area 3911 and 3912, plus Game Management Unit 371,

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE

Abbreviated Legal: Lot 21, Crestview Estates

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE

Abbreviated Legal: Lt 21, Blk 4, Sunserra Ph 3

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE

UNIT 1708, MARINA DRIVE CONDOMINIUM, ACCORDING TO THE DECLARATION THEREOF RECORDED UNDER AUDITOR'S FILE NO. 910925026 AND AMENDMENT THERETO RECORDED OCTOBER 21, 2003, UNDER AUDITOR'S FILE NO. 1136520, RECORDS OF GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON; SITUATE IN GRANT COUNTY, STATE OF WASHINGTON. Tax Parcel No: 32-0002-000, commonly known as 1708 MARINA VIEW DRIVE

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE is herby given that the Board of Directors of Royal School District No. 160 will be holding a work session on Monday, July 9, 2012, 5:30 - 9:00 p.m., in the Royal Middle School Staff Room, 921 Alhers Road, Royal City, Washington, 99357.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE

Abbreviated Legal: Lot 394 Larson Subdivision

DISTRICT COURT CLARK COUNTY, NEVADA

    TO:    JADEDON MICHAEL PARKER

Moses Lake sets sky on fire

MOSES LAKE - Family, friends, food and fireworks brought people together yesterday in McCosh Park as hundreds turned out for Moses Lake's annual Independence Day celebration.

National beauty contest finalist glad she made the attempt

NEW YORK CITY - Moses Lake High School 2006 graduate Karol Scott Tracy finished third in a recent national search for Our Latin Beauty and missed out on $250,000 and a TV reporting contract.

Rattlers take third at state tournament

RICHLAND - The Moses Lake Rattlers 12u fastpitch softball team traveled to the Tri-Cities over the weekend to compete in the 2012 NSA Washington State Softball Championships. The Rattlers played well all weekend and were impressive, finishing third overall with a 4-2 record.

Our rights and freedoms

The Fourth of July holiday reminds us of all we have to appreciate as Americans.

Man Not Guilty of Beating Alleged Abusive Priest

More than just seat belt violators stopped

MOSES LAKE - Extra law enforcement patrolled Grant and Adams County roads at night looking for unbuckled drivers between May 21-June 3.

"New Hope" grateful for donation

Thank you for your generous donation to our 2012 Women's Desert Oasis golf tournament raffle. We were able to donate $3,100 to "New Hope" here in Moses Lake. It was a huge success. Many thanks.

Idaho Arrests Highlight Medical Marijuana Divide

Today in History for Friday, July 6th

The Fishin' Magician: CCA Wenatchee River Salmon Derby

The first annual CCA Wenatchee River Salmon Derby is just a week away, and I hope you have your tickets.  Summer run salmon numbers over Rock Island Dam are climbing daily, and if trends follow those of last year they are about to really spike.  I expect summer run salmon to be passing over Rock Island to hit over a thousand a day when the derby starts on July 13th.  Fishing for kings should be very good and there will be tons of sockeye coming through, too.

Third Munoz shooting suspect jailed

QUINCY - A third suspect in last September's shooting of Ramiro "Junior" Munoz Jr., of Quincy, was apprehended in North Carolina.

Prosecutor asks parents to warn kids about dangers of texting and driving

GUEST EDITORIAL

Reader asks for justice

For years I have been fighting the system, speaking the truth first for my son, Gabriel Toscano, who since the age of 11 has always been incarcerated. I know my daughter faces criminal charges. When my daughter was raped, the system didn't do much. Others should have been charged. Yes, I too have been charged in Grant County. A police officer hurt me. That's okay because he's an officer who pays doctors by seeing me all the time. I really feel my family has been targeted by Adams and Grant County. Prosecutors make us seem like we're a threat to the community and a danger to officers. Please, is this the only way you have to get rid of my family - by sending us to prison? Juries are used to do the dirty work of our courts. One thinks by using an officer charge, he's telling the truth. I know of others that have struggled with officers and were never charged.

Othello celebrates Patriot's Day in red, white and blue style

OTHELLO - Shades of green, purple and yellow shined down over Old Glory's red, white and blue Wednesday as Othello celebrated the nation's 236th birthday.

Forgotten Heroes Memorial

On June 19 at the Grant County Airport (former Larson Airforce Base), a memorial monument was dedicated to the Korean War servicemen who were aboard an Airforce C 124 Transport plane that crashed in the early morning hours on Dec. 20, 1952. The flight was part of "Operation Sleigh Ride," a program to bring servicemen home for the holidays.

30 from Grant County included in 232 arrests by U.S. Marshals

EPHRATA - Nearly 30 wanted felons in Grant County were arrested during a fugitive sweep of eastern Washington by the Pacific Northwest Violent Offenders task force, which includes four members of the Grant County Sheriff's Office.

Reader weighs in on immigration issue

I clearly understand our government has a lot of issues concerning our health care and immigration. In our news about the ruling of the Supreme Court and Arizona, I am upset about the president's decision on the immigration issue. They talk about our borders and people coming into our country, concerned about checking people's status. Is this really fair? We have all kinds of immigrants in this country from all over the world. Why are we trying to single out certain immigrants? Is our country trying to go back like Hitler singled out the Jews? A lot of these Mexican immigrants come to work and to get a better opportunity in life for themselves and for their children. There are so many killings in Mexico because of the issues in the Fast and the Furious. Many that are being sent are in danger, as those crossing over. I truly understand the families of those border patrol members that were killed on duty, but what about the Mexicans that were killed? They have rights too. Everyone deserves a chance. I believe if our government and Congress works together and stops pointing fingers blaming our president, a lot could be done. As for the economy, maybe there'd be jobs if we put factories for American products other countries jobs because cheap labor.

Moses Lake man killed in wreck

MOSES LAKE - A 38-year-old Moses Lake man died in a motorcycle wreck along Pinto Ridge Road NE late last Friday night.

Arrest in College Student Disappearance

BUDGET HEARING / ADOPTION

Kahlotus School District #056 will be holding the 2012-2013 school year Budget Hearing / Adoption on July 17, 2012 at 6:30 p.m. in the school library.

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Warden School District 146-161 Board of Directors will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2012-13 school district budget.

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

City of Connell, Washington, (Owner), invites bids for the construction of the Klindworth/Campbell Water Efficiency Phase II Project. The work includes:

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AN OPEN RECORD PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD July 24, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. in the Grant County Commissioners Hearing Room, Courthouse, Ephrata, WA regarding a budget extension request from the Administrative Services Coordinator in the amount of $131,042.00 to renew the CDBG Public Services Grant (Contract No. 12-65400-002) awarded from the Washington State Department of Commerce.

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Sealed bids from bidders pre-qualified pursuant to RCW 54.04.085 will be received by the Public Utility District No. 2 of Grant County at Ephrata, Washington until 2:30 P.M. on August 17, 2012 for Labor to Construct Columbia-Rocky Ford 230kV Line Project as more fully described in Contract Documents 130-3368H.

NOTICE OF SURPLUS

North Franklin School District No. 51is making available for surplus: TV’s, Overhead Projectors, Carpet Cleaning Machines, Metal Storage Bins, Vacuums, Shelves, Tables, Storage Cabinets, Book Shelves, VCR’s, Preschool Learning Materials, Rolling Carts, Aquarium Supplies, Chairs, Lunch Tables, Light Fixtures, Computer Speakers, Misc. Computer Equipment, Misc. Furniture, etc...

FRANKLIN COUNTY NOTICE OF HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an application for franchise to CASCADE NATURAL GAS, CORPORATION, has been filed in the office of the Board of County Commissioners of Franklin County requesting a franchise to construct, operate, and maintain a Natural Gas Distribution System

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

NOTICE OF HEARING IN THE MATTER OF ADOPTING A COMPREHENSIVE SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE YEARS 2013-2018

Estate of ALYS B. STUTZ

PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS  (RCW 11.40.030)

NOTICE OF AUGUST 7, 2012 PRIMARY ELECTION

The last date to register online, through the mail, transfer or update an existing registration is Monday, July 9th.

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Sealed bids from bidders pre-qualified pursuant to RCW 54.04.085 will be received by the Public Utility District No. 2 of Grant County at Ephrata, Washington until 2:30 P.M. on July 30, 2012 for Labor to Construct Wheeler-Ruff 115kV Line Rebuild Project as more fully described in Contract Documents 130-3459H.

LEGAL NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the North Franklin School District #J51-162 budget for the 2012-13 school year will be completed and on file in the school district office July 10, 2012.

Big Bend Community College hires volleyball coach

MOSES LAKE - Twenty-three year old Natalie Coulston has accepted the position of head volleyball coach at Big Bend Community College (BBCC). Coulston (formerly known as Natalie Lindley) was a two-sport athlete at BBCC from 2007-09, and was named to the Northwest Athletic Association of Community Colleges All-Academic teams in volleyball and basketball her sophomore year.

Rep. Hastings speaks to local businesses

MOSES LAKE - Rep. Doc Hastings, R-Wash., visited both Othello and Moses Lake on Monday.

We're No. 1

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'I liked her from day one' - Wes Prinzen, 50 years later

CRESCENT BAR - Carol Prinzen was just 12 years old when Wes Prinzen saw her for the first time and fell head-over-heels in love.

Attorney: Casey Anthony Rejected Early Plea Deal

Pilot in Disturbance Not Guilty Due to Insanity

Japan Reactor Restarts As Critical Report Issued

What are your thoughts on the current investigation surrounding Grant PUD Manager Tim Culbertson?

Moses Lake woman sentenced for biting State Patrol trooper

Broke window in police car

EPHRATA - A Moses Lake woman is serving about five months in jail after biting a Washington State Patrol trooper on the back of the head.

Today in History for Thursday, July 5th

Picnic, fireworks on July 4 in Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake will celebrate the nation's birthday with an all-town barbecue, live music and fireworks in McCosh Park. The event is free and open to the public.

Hastings weighs in on health care

MOSES LAKE - After U.S. Rep. Richard "Doc" Hastings, R-Pasco, visited Grant County on Monday, he certainly made his view of last week's Supreme Court decision on health care clear.

Weather puts a halt to racing

EPHRATA - Fans were set for an evening of exciting racing action at the Ephrata Raceway Park Saturday. But Mother Nature had something else in mind as rain squalls and lightning moving through the area forced people to run for cover, and heats to be rescheduled.

Grant County public defense monitoring finished

Status unclear

EPHRATA - The Grant County public defense monitor finished his work Friday.

Mattawa city may refinance its debt

MATTAWA - The Mattawa City Council entertained a presentation from a Columbia Bank representative about debt restructuring at its June 21 meeting.

Moses Lake's Basin BBQ Bash turns into two-day event

MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake Business Association (MLBA) is once again putting on the Basin BBQ Bash in LakeTown Landing, and it will be for two days this year.

Salmon below Wanapum Dam

Conditions can be rough below Wanapum Dam, but salmon anglers that brave the high water and waves are being rewarded with good catches of summer run salmon and sockeye.  Small numbers of what is to be a very strong run of kings are below the dam, but they are in a biting mood.  Sockeye are just now showing up here, but are in good enough numbers to provide limit catches for anglers that shift gears to fish for them.

DISTRICT COURT CLARK COUNTY, NEVADA

    TO:    JADEDON MICHAEL PARKER

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF GRANT

TO THE DEFENDANTS Unknown Heirs of Bette J. Knudsen a/k/a Betty J. Knudsen; Michael Knudsen; Kenneth Knudsen; Kendra Hunt; Maria Teresa Knudsen; Occupants of the Premises; and any persons or parties claiming to have any right, title, estate, lien or interest in the real property described in the complaint:

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF GRANT

TO THE DEFENDANTS Unknown Heirs and Devisees of Marjorie F. Rodriguez a/k/a Marjorie F. Rodriquez, deceased; Sterling H. Rodriquez; Occupants of the Premises; also all other persons or parties claiming to have any right, title, estate, lien or interest in the real property described in the complaint:

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE is herby given that the Board of Directors of Royal School District No. 160 will be holding a work session on Monday, July 9, 2012, 5:30 - 9:00 p.m., in the Royal Middle School Staff Room, 921 Alhers Road, Royal City, Washington, 99357.

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Busy July 4 scheduled for Othello

From fun run to fireworks, something up all day

OTHELLO - The annual Patriot's Day celebration will keep Othello jumping all July 4, from breakfast and basketball in the morning to the fireworks finale.

Riddle, Tarbox, Wheatley post lowest score at men's golf day

CRESCENT BAR - Jerry Riddle, Bill Tarbox and Don Wheatley teamed up on June 20 to post the low total at the Crescent Bar Golf Course men's day competition.

Michael George Knoff

Michael George Knoff, 59, from Moses Lake, WA formally Pocatello, ID passed away at home quietly in the presence of his family Wednesday June 27 from natural causes.  

Locals finish Ironman challenge

COEUR D' ALENE - Men, women and teens from around the world came together to try and make a name for themselves as they took part in the Ironman competition in Coeur d'Alene June 24.

Grant PUD manager's leave extended a week

EPHRATA - The paid leave of Grant County PUD General Manager Tim Culbertson has been extended to July 10, after commissioners decided they needed additional time to determine the outcome.

Quincy man sentenced for marijuana robbery

Serving one year

EPHRATA - One of the two men accused of robbing a Moses Lake man for his marijuana is serving a year in prison.

Moses Lake man sentenced for breaking into ex-girlfriend's home

Stood over her with a knife

EPHRATA - A Moses Lake man is serving a prison sentence for breaking into his ex-girlfriend's house and holding a knife over her while she was sleeping.

Moses Lake School District administrators get raises

First salary increase in six years

MOSES LAKE - District superintendent Michelle Price will receive a 1 percent raise for the 2012-13 school year, making her salary $136,000.

Felon wanted in "shots fired" call arrested

COULEE CITY - Grant County Sheriff's Deputies and Coulee City Police have found and arrested a wanted felon who fled the scene of a shots fired call here the morning of June 19.

America's national debt no big deal, right?

Our national political discourse has included the national debt since the beginning of the Republic. Some people fear it, some welcome it, and some are indifferent to it.

Poles provide proper physicality

MOSES LAKE - These ladies work hard - not for the money - but for improved health and lifestyles.

Safe roads important to our quality of life

Any realtor will tell you people looking to buy a home want good schools and safe neighborhoods.

NOTICE OF APPLICATION

Notice is hereby given that a Short Plat application was received by Grant County on June 21, 2012 from James T. & Tina M. VanderVeen, 4200 Rd Q S.W., Quincy, WA  98848.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Board of County Commissioner will conduct a

Notice of Application and Proposed Determination of Non-Significance

Notice is hereby given that a Building Permit application and SEPA Checklist received by Grant County on June 20, 2012 from Wilbur-Ellis Company (Designated Contact:  Eric Jenks, PO Box 511, Yuba City, CA 95992, 530-673-6770), were found to be technically complete on June 25, 2012.

NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR FOOD MANAGEMENT SERVICES

The Moses Lake School District (MLSD) is accepting written food service proposals from qualified food service management companies (FSMCs) to provide food services according to Local Education Agency (LEA) specifications.

Warden examining ordinance on false alarms

Follows increase in 2012

WARDEN - Warden officials are examining the city's ordinance on false alarms following an increase in the amount this year.

Parade route changed, farmers market added

CRESCENT BAR - The route of the Crescent Bar Fourth of July Parade, on Saturday, July 7, has been altered a little this year in an effort to eliminate the congestion that has occurred in the past.

Raw Video: Barclays Chairman Resigns

More than 85 seat belt violators stopped during sweep

MOSES LAKE - Extra law enforcement patrolled Grant and Adams County roads at night looking for unbuckled drivers between May 21 and June 3.

Today in History for Monday, July 2nd

$2.2 Mil. Expedition Seeks Earhart Wreckage

Former defendant suing Grant County

Follows 2010 Supreme Court ruling

EPHRATA - A former defendant is suing Grant County, three former commissioners and a public defender claiming his attorney was ineffective.

1st Japan Reactor Goes Online Since Nuke Crisis

Coming Along

World's largest cherry pie at 4th in George

Parade, fun run also part of festivities

GEORGE - The country's birthday will be celebrated with a parade, a fun run and the world's biggest cherry pie in the town named for the first president.

Jangles set for two shows at George's 4th

GEORGE - Jangles, rated Seattle's premier Western Swing Band by fans of the genre, has signed for two main stage performances at George's Fourth of July Celebration on July 4.

Food preservation classes of interest in 1950 and today too

Warden hoping to build sidewalk, bike paths

Meant to improve safety of people going to work

WARDEN - Warden officials want a sidewalk and bike lanes along First Street to improve the safety for people walking to the food processors.

Wine grapes aren't for the faint of heart

Grape growing in Washington State has evolved dramatically in the last 35 years.