Wednesday, October 31
Samaritan Hospital offers free Halloween candy X-rays
MOSES LAKE - Samaritan Healthcare will have an X-ray machine set up in the lobby tonight from 6 to 8 p.m. to check Halloween candy, a tradition at the hospital for the last 20 years.
ADDENDUM
to the SEPA Determination of Nonsignificance and Environmental Checklist for the Priest Rapids Recreation Area (PRRA) Boat Launch/Day, Use Area, Trail and Trail Head Improvements
Superior Court of Washington
In re: Elizabeth Paris, Petitioner, and Rodney Paris, Respondent.
LEGAL NOTICE
The Grant County Conservation District Board of Supervisors will hold a regular board meeting at 7:00 p.m. on November 13, 2012 at Grant County Conservation District, 2145 Basin ST SW, Ephrata, WA 98823, so that each Board can adopt a resolution setting the date, time, and location of an election to fill a Conservation District Supervisor’s expiring term.
Trick or treat event downtown tonight
MOSES LAKE - Downtown Moses Lake will be full of goblins and ghosts, and all sorts of other creatures looking for candy tonight during the Trick or Treat Event, from 5 to 7 p.m. in the downtown core.
Port of Moses Lake Public Corporation Meeting
The Port of Moses Lake Public Corporation will meet Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. prior to the regularly scheduled Port Commission Meeting.
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLIC HEARING: The Port of Royal Slope will hold a public hearing for the purpose of fixing and adopting the final budgets for the year 2013.
LEGAL NOTICE
The Board of Commissioners of Grant County Fire District No. 4 will hold a public hearing for the 2013 Budget, on Wednesday, November 14, 2012.
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY
TO: UNKNOWN FATHER and anyone claiming a paternal interest.
Royal tops Ki-Be, readies for postseason
ROYAL CITY - The Royal High School Knights completed the South Central A Conference season Friday with a 56-0 victory over Kiona-Benton, and their first league title since 2008.
Basin politicians, superintendant mixed on charter schools issue
MOSES LAKE - Three times before Washington voters were asked to allow charter schools in the state, and three times the measure was rejected.
Royal port plans office move
ROYAL CITY - The Port of Royal Slope recently acquired a new office building, and port officials hope to move into their new space by Nov. 1.
County to extend Neva Lake Road, seeks comments
EPHRATA - The state Department of Ecology is looking for comments on a plan to clean a section of the Grant County Landfill during a road expansion.
Sheriff reports two unsolved murders
MOSES LAKE – Grant County Detectives were making progress Friday but still had no arrests in their investigations of two homicides uncovered in Mattawa and Moses Lake last week.
'John Doe' charged with murder
EPHRATA - Prosecutors filed charges in Grant County Superior Court against a "John Doe," in relation to a murder.
Clinton C. Claassen
Clinton C. Claassen, 97, of Moses Lake died October 27, 2012. He was born March 30, 1915 to William B. and Anna Claassen in Beatrice, NE, the second of five sons.
The Fishin' Magician: Colville Tribal Hatchery
My wife Eileen and I took our last trip in my Jetcraft Discovery 1925 last week. A good friend of mine has decided to buy it, and we wanted one more day to enjoy this great boat. Its steelhead season and she loves to fish at Bridgeport, so off we went.
Running kids prove they are champions
It's not easy to win a championship at anything. So you really have to appreciate what the Royal High School cross-country program pulled off last Thursday.
Dolores "Dee" Rita Shipley
Dolores "Dee" Rita Shipley, 82, long time resident of Warden, passed away the morning of Thursday, October 25, 2012.
Prosecutor asks judge to change decision in Jasman case
EPHRATA - Grant County prosecutors are hoping a superior court judge will change his decision in their suit against Jerry Jasman.
Bulldogs race past Jacks
Shut out Quincy
QUINCY - It was a hard-fought physical battle when Cashmere and Quincy played smash mouth football Friday night, as only 26 points were hung on the scoreboard.
PUD selects 3 finalists for Allred's commission seat
EPHRATA - Grant County Public Utility District commissioners have narrowed the field for a vacant seat on the commission to three candidates.
Broncos ring Liberty's bell
Win by 36 points
RITZVILLE - Lind/Ritzville-Sprague (LRS) got scores from six different Broncos to close out the regular season with a lopsided 46-8 win over the Mountain Lions at home Friday.
Royal City man sought for alleged attack
ROYAL CITY - Officials are searching for a 20-year-old Royal City man who allegedly inflicted severe head wounds to his girlfriend Monday morning.
Election is about level of government control
When you peel off the layers and get beyond the rhetoric, this year's presidential election is about government control.
Ray R. Lopez
Ray R. Lopez, 92, a longtime Moses Lake resident passed away Thursday, October 25, 2012 at Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane. Memorial Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, November 5, 2012 at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, 200 N. Dale Rd., Moses Lake. Please sign the online guestbook at www.kayserschapel.com. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel & Crematory.
Tuesday, October 30
CITY OF ROYAL CITY
City of Royal City is requesting ESCO services to identify, finance, design, install, commission, verify, and monitor energy/utility conservation measures throughout their respective City buildings and energy-using systems.
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLIC HEARING: The Port of Royal Slope will hold a public hearing for the purpose of fixing and adopting the final budgets for the year 2013. The Port will also hold a public hearing adopting the Comprehensive Plan dated, November 2012. The meeting will be held on November 05, 2012 at 4 p.m. at the Port District Office, 130 Camelia Street; Royal City, WA.
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the City Council of the City of Royal City in the Council Chambers, 445 Camelia St, NE, Royal City, WA, on November 6, 2012, at 7 pm.
CHANGE OF PUBLIC MEETING
The November Meetings of the Grant County Water Conservancy Board have been changed to 10 am November 7, 2012 and November 22, 2012 at the Grant County Fairgrounds Building 22, Emergency Coordination Center.
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
The Royal City Transportation Benefit District has scheduled a public hearing to receive public comment on the Royal City Transportation Benefit District 2013 Budget immediately following the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Royal City that begins at 7:00 pm, on November 6, 2012.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC BUDGET HEARING
The Commissioners of Grant County Cemetery District #5 will hold a public hearing for the 2013 Budget on Wednesday, November 7, 2012. The meeting will begin at 6:45 p. m. at the Grant County Fire District #10 meeting room located at 336 Camelia Street NE, Royal City, WA 99357.
SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE
The Royal City Transportation Benefit District meeting and budget workshop has been scheduled to immediately following the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Royal City that begins at 7:00 pm, on November 6, 2012, to be held at City Hall, 445 Camelia Street NE, Royal City, WA. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend.
LEGAL NOTICE
GRANT COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT NO. 10
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 COLUMBIA BASIN TECHNICAL SKILLS CENTER as follows:
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
The Royal City Transportation Benefit District has scheduled a public hearing to receive public comment on the Royal City Transportation Benefit District 2013 Budget immediately following the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Royal City that begins at 7:00 pm, on November 6, 2012. The location is council chambers at City Hall, 445 Camelia Street NE, Royal City. The public is encouraged to attend.
LEGAL NOTICE
The 2013 preliminary budgets of Grant County Fire District No. 10 have been placed on file at the district office at 336 Camelia St NE, Royal City.
CITY OF ROYAL CITY
City of Royal City is requesting ESCO services to identify, finance, design, install, commission, verify, and monitor energy/utility conservation measures throughout their respective City buildings and energy-using systems.
Port of Moses Lake Public Corporation Meeting
The Port of Moses Lake Public Corporation will meet Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. prior to the regularly scheduled Port Commission Meeting.
SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE
The Royal City Transportation Benefit District meeting and budget workshop has been scheduled to immediately following the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Royal City that begins at 7:00 pm, on November 6, 2012, to be held at City Hall, 445 Camelia Street NE, Royal City, WA.
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the City Council of the City of Royal City in the Council Chambers, 445 Camelia St, NE, Royal City, WA, on November 6, 2012, at 7 pm.
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY
In the Welfare of: DAKOTA CRAIG, DOB: 10/13/2009
Mattawa man arrested in Yakima's woman's death
MATTAWA – Grant County officials arrested a Mattawa man in connection with an apparent homicide outside of the city earlier in the month.
Relay for Life throws costume party Saturday
Moses Lake's branch of Relay for Life hosted a spooky soiree Saturday at Pillar Rock Grill. Local pirates, werewolves and zombies in attendance contributed to the group's donation to the American Cancer Society.
Moses Lake girls shut out Pirates
On to district
MOSES LAKE - Stephanie Overland scored two goals and Lizzy McGraw added another as the Chiefs blanked the Pirates 3-0 at Lions Field Thursday to hand Davis its only loss in the last soccer match of the regular season.
ACH turns back Pateros
Roll over Billy goats
COULEE CITY - Thunder Wellhausen hauled in two Drew Isaak passes for touchdowns, and the Warriors defense converted two Billygoat turnovers into scores as Almira/Coulee-Hartline (ACH) won its seventh game in a row, beating Pateros 48-6 at home Friday.
Quincy bookkeeper allegedly stole $40K
EPHRATA - A Quincy business' former bookkeeper is accused of stealing at least $40,000 from her employer.
Alex Boorman's artistic career already successful
Loves movies, singing and dancing, loves life
MOSES LAKE - Fourteen-year-old Alex Boorman loves movies, loves to sing and dance, loves to bowl on the Special Olympics bowling team, loves to greet customers as they come in the family's business on Third Avenue.
Chiefs ends four-game skid with lopsided win
Beat Pirates 53-14
YAKIMA - Justyn Simmons threw for 257 yards and two touchdowns, and ran for 126 yards and three scores to lead Moses Lake to a 53-14 road win over Davis Thursday.
Anthony "Tony" Michael Roman, Sr.
Anthony "Tony" Michael Roman, Sr. of Moses Lake (former longtime resident of Bothell, WA) passed away at home on Thursday October 25, 2012 after short a battle with leukemia. Services will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, October 30 at Kayser 's Chapel & Crematory. Please sign online guest book or leave message for family at www.Kayserschapel.com. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel & Crematory, Moses Lake.
Girlfriend reportedly orchestrated attack
Three charged
EPHRATA - An Ephrata man's girlfriend reportedly orchestrated his attack in an E Street apartment.
Eagles lose to Titans
Drop road game
ODESSA - Soap Lake ran into a buzz saw in their last game of the season Friday night as the Eagles suffered a 62-20 road defeat to the Titans.
Guests to perform Beethoven, Ravel and Korngold
ELLENSBURG - Pianist Tanya Stambuk and violinist Maria Sampen will perform a free guest recital of works by Beethoven, Ravel and Korngold on Friday, Nov. 2, at 7 p.m. in the Jerilyn McIntyre Music Building Recital Hall.
Wahluke tops River View, 3-0
MATTTAWA - It's been a tough volleyball season for Wahluke High School at times, but not last Thursday.
Royal drop soccer match
ROYAL CITY - For a second time this season, Kiona-Benton was too much for the young Royal High School girls soccer team, claiming a 3-0 victory last week.
Moses Lake business leaders share transportation needs
MOSES LAKE - The Association of Washington Business met with Grant County business leaders to discuss area transportation needs on Friday at the Moses Lake Chamber of Commerce.
Monday, October 29
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AN OPEN RECORD PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD November 6, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. in the Grant County Commissioners Hearing Room, Courthouse, Ephrata, WA to consider an ordinance amending Ch. 2.04 of the Grant County Code and providing for Commissioner meeting attendance by telephonic means.
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Sealed bids will be received by the Public Utility District No. 2 of Grant County at Ephrata, Washington until 2:30 P.M., on November 9, 2012 for Courier Services to Local Offices and Hydro Projects in 2013 & 2014 as more fully described in Contract Documents 430-3526.
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE
Abbreviated Legal: LT 6 BLK 3 HARVILL 3RD ADD.
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE
Abbreviated Legal: A PORTION OF GOVERNMENT LOT 1, SECTION 8, TPWNSHIP 19 NORTH, RANGE 28 E.W.M., GRANT COUNTY, WA.
PORT OF MOSES LAKE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the preliminary budget for the Port of Moses Lake (Grant County Port District No. 10) for Calendar Year 2013 has been prepared and placed on file at the Port Administration Office, 7810 Andrews St NE Ste 200 Moses Lake, WA 98837, by the Commissioners of said Port District, which would include the implementation of the Port’s tax levy.
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE
Abbreviated Legal: Lot 11, Block 6, Ephrata Heights 1st Add to Ephrata, Vol/PG 3/4
NOTICE OF PUBLIC BUDGET HEARING
Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing for the 2013 Operating Budget of Grant County Public Hospital District No. 1, Samaritan Healthcare, has been scheduled for Thursday, November 8, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. in Room 407 at Samaritan Healthcare, 801 East Wheeler Road, Moses Lake, Washington 98837.
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE
Abbreviated Legal: Lot 2, Lafaun Short Plat, Grant County, WA
Moses Lake Liquor
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Moses Lake Key Club nets herd of stuffed animals
MOSES LAKE - The Key Club members brought in the big blue unicorn and the huge teddy bear, and a box of stuffed animals, and a big plastic garbage bag, and another one, then a bunch more. A lot of stuffed animals. But they kept coming.
The Fishin' Magician: TV on the web
I will be adding an exciting new feature to the FishingMagician.com web site beginning in November. Both the Fishing TV and Cooking TV Shows will be available through the web site and viewers may watch each episode at any time.
Who is your choice for U.S. president? (Your selection is anonymous)
Democrat Selmann shares his moderate views
MOSES LAKE - Kaj Selmann, Democratic candidate to represent Washington's 13th Legislative district, said that while there's a D next to his name on the ballot, he's definitely a moderate.
Manweller seeks freshman term in Washington House
ELLENSBURG - Matt Manweller, the Republican candidate to represent Washington's 13th district in the state House, said he sees government as the problem, not the solution.
PUD selects 3 finalist for commission seat
EPHRATA – Grant County Public Utility District commissioners have narrowed the field for a vacant seat on the commission to three candidates.
Property taxes due
EPHRATA - Grant County Treasurer Darryl Pleasant reminds taxpayers that real, mobile home and personal property second half taxes are due by Oct. 31.
Ecology seeks comment on regulation
OLYMPIA - The public is encouraged to comment on proposed updates to Washington's rule for low emission vehicle (clean car) standards.
Sunday, October 28
Racing the wind
Family jewelry store celebrates 59 years in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE - In the 1950s, Fred and Marlys Reiber heard about the economic promise of a Central Washington town that had just started an irrigation project and decided to move their family from the Portland, Ore. area to Moses Lake.
Royal port plans office move
ROYAL CITY - The Port of Royal Slope recently acquired a new office building, and port officials hope to move in to their new space by Nov. 1.
Property taxes due
EPHRATA – Grant County Treasurer Darryl Pleasant reminds taxpayers that real, mobile home and personal property second half taxes are due by Oct. 31.
Guests to perform Beethoven, Ravel and Korngold
ELLENSBURG - Pianist Tanya Stambuk and violinist Maria Sampen will perform a free guest recital of works by Beethoven, Ravel and Korngold on Friday, Nov. 2, at 7 p.m. in the Jerilyn McIntyre Music Building Recital Hall.
Grant County commissioners seek candidates for land use board
EPHRATA - The Grant County Board of Commissioners is looking for citizens of Grant County to serve a one-year term on the Grant County Current Use Advisory Committee.
Saturday, October 27
Royal City winery receives national recognition
ROYAL CITY - Wine Spectator, a national publication for wine enthusiasts, recently awarded high scores to several wines from Royal City winery Gard Vintners.
Wahluke upsets Highland for happy homecoming
MATTAWA - Wahluke High School stunned Highland, 27-3, in football Friday to give its homecoming crowd a pleasant surprise. It was only the Warriors second win of the year.
Methow steelheading good, according to Redwine
The Redwines, Tera and Virgil, enjoy fishing the Methow River. They fished the river last weekend with good success, catching at least one fish. Virgil was fishing about six miles from the mouth of the Columbia River, using a six-weight fly fishing rod. He was using a strike indicator with a pink and purple jig and a pink egg underneath.
Thelma Billingsley Nicks remembers Western Flyer sleds
Many a youth remembers sledding down the hills of the Columbia Basin and hot chocolate being served to warm everyone after time on the snow. Well, so does Thelma Billingsley Nicks in her story about Ephrata. Read on.
The Fishin' Magician
Internet forum set on water quality; community invited
YAKIMA - If you'd like to have a say about water quality, you may want to drive to Yakima of Spokane for an internet conference to that effect.
Family of ill Moses Lake teen asks for prayers
MOSES LAKE - Family and friends of a Moses Lake teen who's been in coma for more than two weeks are asking people to pray for his recovery, his aunt said. A fund was established to help his family meet expenses connected with the boy's continuing stay in Spokane.
Robert E. Nasburg
Dr. Robert E. Nasburg, 65, of Palos Verdes Estates, CA, passed away peacefully on October 9, 2012, surrounded by close friends at U.C.L.A. Medical Hospital in Los Angeles, CA, after fighting a long battle with heart disease. Robert "Bob" was born December 1, 1946, in Ephrata, WA to Edwin and Margaret Nasburg. He attended K-12 in Ephrata, WA, graduating from high school in 1965. Bob went on to Washington State University, studying Electrical Engineering in 1975. Bob then moved to Dallas, TX to teach Electrical Engineering at Southern Methodist University. After several years of teaching, he went to work for Texas instruments in their Aero-Space division. In 1985, he moved to Los Angeles, CA to work for Hughes Aerospace and while at Hughes, he met and worked with other engineers, who would become very close friends and were lifelong friends right up to the day of his death. About 1998, he then went to work for AEROSPACE, working closely with the U.S. Department of Defense. Bob and his close associates worked on and developed many things that helped make this nation a military superior and a safer world for all of us to live. Bob also held a number of different patents and wrote a number of books on specialized engineering technologies. He will be missed by all of us.
CBHA holding Breast Cancer activities
MATTAWA - The Columbia Basin Health Association urges all women to take advantage of clinic activities on Tuesday, Oct. 30, that will bring a close to National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Man sentenced to 2 days for break-in
EPHRATA - A Moses Lake man was sentenced to two days in jail after allegedly breaking into his ex-girlfriend's home and assaulting her.
Fresh News From MarDon
Mr. Mark Peterson led the 2012 FWIN Study on Potholes Reservoir. Lead biologist Mr. Peterson cannot give us a complete understanding of The FWIN until all data is collected, but he indicated that our Walleye look good and we have a new and improved perch population. He also indicated that under an idle environment Perch may spawn twice a year.
Internet forum set on water quality
YAKIMA – If you'd like to have a say about water quality, you may want to drive to Yakima of Spokane for an internet conference to that effect.
Friday, October 26
LEGAL NOTICE
Kerr Contractors Oregon, Inc., P.O. Box 1060 Woodburn, OR 97071, is seeking coverage under the Washington Department of Ecology’s Construction Stormwater NPDES and State Waste Discharge Permit.
LEGAL NOTICE
The Board of Commissioners of Grant County Fire District 5 will hold a public hearing for the 2013 Budget on Monday, November 5, 2012.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC BUDGET HEARING
The Commissioners of Grant County Cemetery District #5 will hold a public hearing for the 2013 Budget on Wednesday, November 7, 2012.
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE
OT 39 DONOVAN'S PLAT DIVISION H, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 11 OF PLATS, PAGE 33, RECORDS OF GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON. Tax Parcel No: 13-0362-041, commonly known as 3014 ROAD 20 NE, SOAP LAKE, WA
LEGAL NOTICE
The Board of Commissioners of Grant County Fire District 15 will hold a public hearing for the 2013 Budget on Monday, November 5, 2012.
Veterans Honored
Major League Baseball held a ceremony before Game 2 honoring World War II-era veterans who also played in the majors as part of its Welcome Back Veterans program.
Kiwanis Club donates dictionaries to third graders
MOSES LAKE - A third grader at Larson Heights Elementary was really only interested in looking up one word in his brand-new dictionary.
Three sentenced for holding girls in car
Victim retracted earlier statement
EPHRATA - Three of the people, accused in a gang-related kidnapping in September, were sentenced.
Matt Manweller presents platform
GUEST EDITORIAL
Moses Lake ratepayers unhappy over proposed hike in utilities rates
MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake residents voiced their concerns over the Grant County PUD's 2013 proposed budget, specifically regarding rate increases, during a public hearing at the Moses Lake Civic Center.
Helen Grace Hamburg
Helen Grace Hamburg, 92, a longtime Moses Lake resident passed away Tuesday, October 23, 2012 at Summerwood Care Center. There will be no service per her request. Please sign the online guest book or leave a note for family at www.kayserschapel.com. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel & Crematory, Moses Lake.
Reader explains Tea Party stance
I am the TEA Party, along with members of your family and community. The TEA Party consists of independent individuals. We are not for forming a third party. We are not an arm of the Republican Party. We are a coalition who have come together to bring about real and sustained change towards the restoration of the USA to a Democratic Republic based on the Constitution of the United States of America. The main focus of this effort is on fiscal responsibility, limited government on all levels, and individual responsibility and accountability.
Moses Lake soccer races past Eisenhower, 8-1
Davis next
MOSES LAKE - Hat tricks by Stephanie Overland and Caylah Lunning, and a goal each by McKenna Walker and Mikaela Loudon propelled Moses Lake to an 8-1 win over visiting Eisenhower at Lions Field Tuesday.
Presidential debate brings surprises
I received two surprises recently, shocks really!
Reader supports Ref. 74
As far back as I can remember -when the late President John F Kennedy was in office - I was for various civil rights or political causes of which did not necessarily affect me personally.
Level 3 sex offender in Moses Lake relocates
MOSES LAKE - The Grant County Sheriff's Office released updated information on a registered sex offender living in Moses Lake.
Grant PUD's commissioner hopefuls
EDITORIAL
Grant County residents are introduced to three PUD commissioner finalists during a special meeting at 7 p.m. Monday at the Quincy Community Center.
Hazardous waste collection slated
MOSES LAKE - Grant County residents will be able to dispose of household hazardous waste for free on Saturday, Oct. 27, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Moses Lake Surf n' Slide Water Park parking lot.
Reader encourages women to vote
First, regardless of party, if one does not exercise their right, privilege and duty to vote in elections, they have no right to complain about the result.
Annual crab feed Nov. 3
ROYAL CITY – The annual all-you-can-eat crab feed that raises funds for the Royal Golf Course will be held on Saturday, Nov. 3, at the Royal Flying Service hangar at 4978 Highway 26.
Reader ponders marriage question
The homosexual, lesbian, transgender, bisexual agenda-is it natural or unnatural, healthy or unhealthy, is it biblical or unbiblical, tolerant or intolerant? For sure the science gives us no help in answering these questions. Isn't the idea of social conventions like marriage that they raise us all to a higher standard in order to provide a safe and enduring atmosphere for men and women and children and relationships. In my view we should change our behavior to conform to the ancient standard not pull down the high estate of holy matrimony to conform to questionable behaviors. Anyway, marriage is available to all now. It's available to everyone who will play by the rules.
Trying the hobo life
QUINCY - Three runaway juveniles from Idaho, on an apparent hobo adventure, were found here on a train last week and returned home.
Reader addresses lawmaking
ALEC - American Legislative Exchange Council Alec is a group that says it enables state law-makes and business people to work together to solve problems. Alec writes boilerplate legislation - which state legislators can then if they wish modify then sponsor in their legislatures.
Cougars beat Vikings
Qualify for postseason
MABTON - Warden got four first half goals from four different Cougars as the girls soccer team recorded a 5-2 road win over Mabton Tuesday.
Manta Rays perform well at invite
ELLENSBURG - Manta Ray Aquatics began the indoor season swim meet schedule at the Octoberfest Invitational in Ellensburg.
Quincy teacher sends thanks
Thank you so much for giving us the opportunity to receive the newspaper in our kindergrarten classroom for free! It is such a treat and a special gift to the students when I bring samples and objects into the classroom to help them learn through real world objects and activities that they see outside of the classroom and can then relate to at school. To see the students using the newspapers to find letters of the alphabet, words they know and learn through pictures of what is happening in their community is one of the greatest hands-on experiences I could ever hope to offer them. And through your generous donation and contribution to the classroom, I am able to make that happen.
Thursday, October 25
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF EDNA P. NESS, DECEASED; HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF LEAL F. NESS, DECEASED; THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; AND PERSONS IN POSSESSION OR CLAIMING RIGHT TO POSSESSION
LEGAL NOTICE
The Moses Lake Police Department has the following found/seized guns in its possession. It is the intent of the Chief of Police department to offer the firearms to bona fide dealers, to trade for law enforcement equipment in accordance with RCW 63.32.010 (4).
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
TITLE: Grant County Youth Services Generator Replacement
LEGAL NOTICE
"The Regular Board meeting of Grant County Hospital District #7 will be held on Monday, November 12, 2012 at 5:30 p.m. at the home of Board Chair, Debra Murphy at 10144 Dodson Road South in Grant County, WA. By order of Board of Commissioners, Grant County Hospital District #7."
ADDENDUM
to the Mitigated SEPA Determination of Nonsignificance and Environmental Checklist for the Crescent Bar Recreation Area (Off Island) Dated October 29, 2010
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
Sealed bids, plainly marked “BID FOR County Road Safety, CRP 11-04”, will be received by Grant County at the Office of the Board of County Commissioners located in the County Courthouse, P.O. Box 37, 35 C Street NW – Room 207, Ephrata, WA, 98823, until 1:30:59 P.M., Tuesday, November 6, 2012 and will then and there be opened and publicly read for the construction of the improvements.
Ephrata woman accused of attempted murder
EPHRATA — An Ephrata woman was arrested for first-degree attempted murder Wednesday.
Carnival held Friday, Saturday, Halloween
MOSES LAKE — The members of Nightscare Productions are still providing Halloween activities for Grant County residents.
Knights drop 3-1 volleyball contest against Burbank
ROYAL CITY - Royal surprised Burbank with a 25-23 first-game victory but dropped a South Central A Conference East volleyball match to the Coyotes last week.
James Liebrecht runs for seat on GC board
MOSES LAKE - Grant County commissioner candidate James Liebrecht said the key to running an effective government is clear and open communication.
Commissioners wait to pay ex-coroner's attorney
EPHRATA - The Grant County commissioners are waiting for legal advice before paying a roughly $25,000 legal bill for former Coroner Jerry Jasman.
Ecology seeks comment on state's 'clean cars' regulation
OLYMPIA – The public is encouraged to comment on proposed updates to Washington’s rule for low emission vehicle (clean car) standards.
Staats plead not guilty
EPHRATA - The Moses Lake couple, accused of refusing to take their child to a hospital as the boy was starving, pleaded not guilty Tuesday.
Mattawa Trunk-or-Treat planned
MATTAWA - The Mattawa Comm"Unity" Day Committee will host a Trunk-Or-Treat event on Wednesday, Oct. 31, along Government Way.
Moses Lake to host Babe Ruth World Series
MOSES LAKE - The Larsen Baseball Field Complex and Recreation Center will be the host site for the 2013 14U Babe Ruth World Series Aug. 17 to 24.
Halloween Party planned for kids
ROYAL CITY - Royal High School's Orgullo Club will organize a Halloween Party for children ages 1-10 on Monday, Oct. 29.
Weekly Report with Dave Graybill the Fishing Magician
Wednesday, October 24
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY
In the Welfare of: TRAYDEN PARMER
ADDENDUM
to the SEPA Determination of Nonsignificance and Environmental Checklist for the Priest Rapids Recreation Area (PRRA) Boat Launch/Day, Use Area, Trail and Trail Head Improvements
Superior Court of Washington
In re: Elizabeth Paris Petitioner, and Rodney Paris Respondent.
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY
In the Welfare of: ENDY D. RUELAS
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: Dennis A. Andersen, Deceased.
Royal Kinghts shut out Columbia Burbank
ROYAL CITY - The Royal High football team seems to be coming together as coach Wiley Allred had envisioned, just as the post-season approaches,
Sheriff's officials arrest Moses Lake man in standoff
MOSES LAKE - Grant County sheriff's officials swung into action early Monday morning after a suspect barricaded himself into a shed next to a Moses Lake home on Lybbert Drive Northeast.
Grant PUD announces district board finalists
EPHRATA - Grant County PUD commissioners announced Monday the three finalists for the district 3 board position that will be left vacant by Randy Allred.
Quincy Jacks spank Okanogan Bulldogs, 53-0
OKANOGAN - Antonio Melendez carried the rock seven times for 154 yards and two touchdowns to help lead Quincy to a dominating 53-0 win on the road Friday.
Cougars whip Coyotes
BURBANK - Iris Rodriguez had 10 kills, was 21 of 21 serving with two aces, and Aaliyah Enriquez added eight kills, three aces and six blocks to lead the Cougars to a four set (25-17, 13-25, 25-15, 25-19) road win over Columbia Burbank Thursday.
Checking in on football progress
EDITORIAL
Congratulations to the Wahluke High School football team. It's victory over Highland last Friday is a good indication the boys from Mattawa never give up.
Broncos turn back Colfax
COLFAX - A stingy Bronco defense and four Connor O'Neill touchdowns paved the way for Lind/Ritzville-Sprague's (LRS) eighth win in a row as the team turned back Colfax 34-14 on the road Friday.
Othello continues to roll
TOPPENISH - David Garza threw for 181 yards and four touchdown passes, and the Huskies defense converted two fumbles into 14 points as the No. 1 ranked Othello football team put a 61-3 whipping on the Wildcats Friday.
Carolann Swartz runs for second term on GC board
MOSES LAKE - Carolann Swartz views herself as a facilitator.
Moses Lake moms run charity half marathon
MOSES LAKE - A group of seven working moms recently managed to find time between their full-time jobs, their kids' activities and other commitments to train and participate in a half-marathon.
County commissioners seek candidates for land use board
EPHRATA – The Grant County Board of Commissioners is looking for citizens of Grant County to serve a one-year term on the Grant County Current Use Advisory Committee.
Sid Snyder: A good politician, a good man
GUEST EDITORIAL
A few years after Sid Snyder retired as Washington Senate majority leader in 2002, elected leaders from both parties voted to honor by him re-naming the street leading to the state capitol in Olympia "Sid Snyder Avenue."
Quincy project aims to help cancer patients
QUINCY - A Quincy Make A Difference Day project is aimed at helping fund cancer research and provide support for cancer patients.
Tuesday, October 23
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE: The 2013 Preliminary Budget of the Port of Royal Slope, Grant County District No. #2 will be placed on file at the Port District office at 130 Camelia Street, Royal City, WA. Copies, thereof, may be obtained by any taxpayer at the above address beginning October 18th, 2012. The Commissioners will meet on November 05, 2012 at 4:00 p.m. in the Port office for the purpose of receiving comments from the public on the levy amount permitted by state law.
MATTAWA COMMUNITY MEDICAL CLINIC
GRANT COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT #5
ORDINANCE 12-10
The City Council of the City of Royal City has adopted Ordinance 12-10 Replacing Appendix S of Chapter 12.08 of the Royal City Municipal Code Entitled “Sewer Service System”.
ORDINANCE 12-09
The City Council of the City of Royal City has adopted Ordinance 12-09 Replacing Appendix W of Chapter 12.04 of the Royal City Municipal Code Entitled “Water Service System”.
ORDINANCE 12-10
The City Council of the City of Royal City has adopted Ordinance 12-10 Replacing Appendix S of Chapter 12.08 of the Royal City Municipal Code Entitled “Sewer Service System”.
CITY OF ROYAL CITY
City of Royal City is requesting ESCO services to identify, finance, design, install, commission, verify, and monitor energy/utility conservation measures throughout their respective City buildings and energy-using systems.
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLIC HEARING: The Port of Royal Slope will hold a public hearing for the purpose of fixing and adopting the final budgets for the year 2013. The Port will also hold a public hearing adopting the Comprehensive Plan dated, November 2012. The meeting will be held on November 05, 2012 at 4 p.m. at the Port District Office, 130 Camelia Street; Royal City, WA.
MATTAWA COMMUNITY MEDICAL CLINIC
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Hearing will be held by the Mattawa Community Medical Clinic at 6:30 p.m. on November 13, 2012 at 210 Government Road, Mattawa.
ORDINANCE 12-09
The City Council of the City of Royal City has adopted Ordinance 12-09 Replacing Appendix W of Chapter 12.04 of the Royal City Municipal Code Entitled “Water Service System”.
CITY OF ROYAL CITY
City of Royal City is requesting ESCO services to identify, finance, design, install, commission, verify, and monitor energy/utility conservation measures throughout their respective City buildings and energy-using systems.
Teenage boy involved in wreck near Coulee City
Bond passage would mean entirely new school
ROYAL CITY - The Royal School District will have a completely new intermediate school in the future if a proposed $8.75 million construction bond election passes early next year.
Eagles suffer last second loss to Wildcats
Drop game to Wilbur-Creston
SOAP LAKE - It wasn't the way it was supposed to end. At least that's what the Soap Lake faithful were thinking.
Information, merchandise, fun at Women's Expo
About 20 vendors with services, products attend
MOSES LAKE - Booths promoting health and wellness, charitable organizations, services and some that were just for fun filled the floor at the Columbia Basin Women's Expo Saturday.
Ephrata on a heater
Improves to 5-2
GRANDVIEW - Dalton Balentine ran for 235 yards and three touchdowns, and Tyler Clark connected on five of 12 passes for 80 yards and two scores as the Tigers raced past the Greyhounds 45-12 Friday.
Facebook argument generates reaction
MOSES LAKE - A story about a Facebook fight that cost a woman her position on the Moses Lake School District's substitute roster generated 73 comments on the Columbia Basin Herald's Facebook page and 54 comments on the paper's website.
Central Washington sub vets win national honor
ELLENSBURG - The U.S. Submarine Veterans of Central Washington, with members in Quincy, George and Ephrata, has won the Golden Anchor Award, given by the national office of U.S. Submarine Veterans.
Man identified in Moses Lake murder
Investigations in Moses Lake, Mattawa deaths continue
EPHRATA - The body of a man found dead near Road 10 Northeast was identified as Tracy C. Fullbright.
ACH gets by Wellpinit
Win by four points
COULEE CITY - It was a classic 8-man football track meet as 128 points were hung on the scoreboard Friday night in Coulee City when the Warriors hosted the Redskins in Northeast 1B South action.
Household hazardous waste collection slated
MOSES LAKE – Grant County residents will be able to dispose of household hazardous waste for free on Saturday, Oct. 27, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Moses Lake Surf n’ Slide Water Park parking lot.
Samaritan, Parkview Pediatrics to join forces
MOSES LAKE - Samaritan Healthcare will purchase Parkview Pediatrics, with the deal completed by Jan. 1.
Riley Gonzales raises arthritis awareness
MOSES LAKE - Walk up to 6-year-old Riley Gonzales and he will likely greet you with a huge smile and perhaps a gentle hug.
Hill Avenue residents catch alleged burglar
Were at home when he went into garage
EPHRATA - Two residents of a Hill Avenue home reportedly caught a man breaking into their residence.
Chiefs drop road game to Wenatchee Panthers
Davis next
WENATCHEE - Moses Lake took to the road Friday looking to end its three-game losing streak with a win over Wenatchee.
Jerome P. Messer
Jerome P. Messer, 70, Moses Lake resident passed away on Wednesday, October 10, 2012 at home surrounded by his loving family and close friends.
Monday, October 22
LEGAL NOTICE
Soil Removal Interim Action and a SEPA Determination of Non-Significance
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE: The 2013 Preliminary Budget of the Port of Royal Slope, Grant County District No. #2 will be placed on file at the Port District office at 130 Camelia Street, Royal City, WA. Copies, thereof, may be obtained by any taxpayer at the above address beginning October 18th, 2012.
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE
Abbreviated Legal: LT 23 MONTLAKE ADD #6.
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE
Abbreviated Legal: Lt 20, Blk 1, Baron Est #1, Grant County, WA
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AN OPEN RECORD PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD November 6, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. in the Grant County Commissioners Hearing Room, Courthouse, Ephrata, WA to consider an ordinance amending Ch. 2.04 of the Grant County Code and providing for Commissioner meeting attendance by telephonic means.
Notice of Application
Notice is hereby given that a Preliminary Short Plat application received by Grant County on September 28, 2012 from Beacon Holding Company, LLC (Designated Contact: Paul Snelson, Knudsen Land Survey LLC, PO Box 505, 130 1st Avenue NW, Ephrata, WA 98823, 509-754-4376), was found to be technically complete on October 15, 2012.
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE
bbreviated Legal: PTN LT 26 & LT 27 BLK 11 REPLAT OF GRANDVIEW HTS.
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE
Abbreviated Legal: Lt 24, EXC. S 1FT, BLK 2, Ephrata HGHTS. 6th ADD
NOTICE OF SALE
File No.: 7886.24296 Grantors: Northwest Trustee Services, Inc. PNC Bank, National Association, sbm to National City Mortgage, a division of National City Bank Grantee: Terry H. Vannoy and Mary K. Vannoy, Husband and Wife Ref to DOT Auditor File No.: 1252420 Tax Parcel ID No.: 000131624049 Abbreviated Legal: Lt 49 revision of Jerdon's 1st Add. Notice of Trustee's Sale Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq. THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date on this notice to pursue mediation. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you are eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of help. SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission Telephone: Toll-free: 1-877-894-HOME (1-877-894-4663). Web site: http://www.dfi.wa.gov/consumers/homeownership/post_purchase_counselors_foreclosure.htm The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Telephone: Toll-free: 1-800-569-4287. Web site: http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/hcc/fc/index.cfm?webListAction=search&searchstate=WA&filterSvc=dfc The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys Telephone: Toll-free: 1-800-606-4819. Web site: http://nwjustice.org/what-clear. I. On November 26, 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 49, Revision of Jerdon's First Addition to Ephrata, as per plat recorded in Volume 10 of Plats, Pages 60 and 61, records of Grant County, Washington Commonly known as: 329 6TH AVE SE EPHRATA, WA 98823 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 03/20/09, recorded on 03/27/09, under Auditor's File No. 1252420, records of GRANT County, Washington, from Terry H Vannoy and Mary K Vannoy Husband and Wife, as Grantor, to Security Title Guaranty, as Trustee, tto secure an obligation "Obligation" in favor of National City Mortgage a division of National City Bank, as Beneficiary. *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 7/16/2012 Monthly Payments $12,830.10 Late Charges $514.28 Excepting therefrom a credit of ($55.68) Total Arrearage $13,288.70 Trustee's Expenses (Itemization) Trustee's Fee $543.75 Title Report $701.35 Statutory Mailings $30.00 Recording Costs $14.00 Postings $70.00 Sale Costs $0.00 Total Costs $1,359.10 Total Amount Due: $14,647.80 Other known defaults as follows: IV. The sum owing on the Obligation is: Principal Balance of $133,504.80, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument evidencing the Obligation from 06/01/11, 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 November 26, 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 11/15/12 (11 days before the sale date), to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time bbefore the close of the Trustee's business on 11/15/12 (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 11/15/12 (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 encumbrance 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 MARY VANNOY 329 6TH AVE SE EPHRATA, WA 98823 MARY VANNOY 15 D ST. NE APT B105 EPHRATA, WA 98823 TERRY VANNOY 329 6TH AVE SE EPHRATA, WA 98823 TERRY VANNOY 15 D ST. NE APT B105 EPHRATA, WA 98823 MARY DIAMOND 329 6TH AVE SE EPHRATA, WA 98823 MARY DIAMOND 15 D ST. NE APT B105 EPHRATA, WA 98823 by both first class and either certified mail, return receipt requested on 06/05/12, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and on 06/06/12 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: 7/16/2012 Northwest Trustee Services, Inc., Trustee Authorized Signature P.O. BOX 997 Bellevue, WA 98009-0997 Contact: Kathy Taggart (425) 586-1900. (TS# 7886.24296) 1002.218391-File No.
FUNDING and MEETING NOTICE
Grant County, Washington has been awarded federal funds in the amount of $41,103 under the Emergency Food & Shelter National Board Program.
Notice of Application and Proposed Mitigated Determination of Non-Significance
Notice is hereby given that a Discretionary Use Permit application and SEPA Checklist received by Grant County on 9/24/12 from Divine Mercy Broadcasting (Contact: John Haberman, 325 Rd. B SW, Waterville, WA 98858), were found to be technically complete on 10/15/12.
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY
In re the Estate of LESTER R. RATAEZYK, Deceased.
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE
Abbreviated Legal: LT 2 BLK 5 Wickwire Add.
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLIC HEARING: The Port of Royal Slope will hold a public hearing for the purpose of fixing and adopting the final budgets for the year 2013.
Moses Lake man arrested after standoff
MOSES LAKE — Kasey Hardy, 30, of Moses Lake was jailed Monday morning after barricading himself in a shed on Lybbert Drive, according to Grant County Sheriff Tom Jones.
Early morning Standoff in Moses Lake neighborhood
MOSES LAKE — Grant County sheriff's officials swung into action early Monday morning after a suspect barricaded himself into a Moses Lake home on Lybbert Drive Northeast.
Advancing technology wiped out blacksmith shop, ice shed
Oh technology...It is great, yes, but takes away items familiar with us, such as the Wilson Creek blacksmith shop and ice shed. Some of us remember rotary phones, some don't. Try to explain a rotary telephone to your grandkids. Read on.
Stabbing allegedly done in retaliation
Accused victim of being involved in shooting
EPHRATA - A stabbing in a Moses Lake apartment was allegedly in retaliation for an August shooting on Grape Drive.
Connell suffers a Royal smack-down
ROYAL CITY - The Knights of Royal High School are deep in football talent and experience, which is enough for an opponent to confront on any Friday night.
Chinasoft International expands to Quincy
MOSES LAKE — Global software company Chinasoft International is gearing up to launch operations at its Quincy data center within the next month.
Fall ballots in the mail
MOSES LAKE - Today marks the beginning of the end of Washington's 2012 election season.
Pregnant teen's death due to natural causes
SCHAWANA – The death of a pregnant teen last week, originally thought to be suspicious, was determined Friday by Grant County Coroner Craig Morrison to be of natural causes.
Model student
Sunday, October 21
Ephrata council considers closing down C Street
Hospital asks to avoid sidewalk requirement
EPHRATA - Ephrata councilmembers delayed a decision on whether to abandon a section of C Street Southeast.
Advancing technology wiped out blacksmith shop, ice shed
Oh technology...It is great, yes, but takes away items familiar with us, such as the Wilson Creek blacksmith shop and ice shed. Some of us remember rotary phones, some don't. Try to explain a rotary telephone to your grandkids. Read on.
Acclaimed pianist to perform at CWU
ELLENSBURG - Guest pianist Ian Houghton will perform a free recital of modern works by Pierre Boulez and John Adams in the Jerilyn McIntyre Music Building Recital Hall on Thursday, October 25 at 7 p.m.
The Fishin' Magician - Dave Graybill
USDA sets aside funding for women, minorities
EPHRATA - The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency recently announced it allocated a portion of its farm loan program funding specifically for women and minority producers.
Moses Lake hires new head wrestling coach
MOSES LAKE -Jaime Garza, 30, has been selected to take over the helm of the Moses Lake High School varsity wrestling program. He was hired to replace Jamie Wise who resigned in September.
Rental Housing Assoc. meets Monday in Moses Lake
Property owners, managers invited
MOSES LAKE - The statewide Rental Housing Association is looking to extend its services to property owners and managers in Grant County.
Saturday, October 20
Sheriff's officials investigate homicides
Man's body found in Moses Lake; woman's remains recovered in Mattawa
MOSES LAKE - Grant County officials confirmed the genders of two alleged homicide victims found in different parts of the county this week.
2012 Harvest Open at the Royal Golf Course
Fresh News From MarDon
Many sand dune hunters experienced limit level duck hunting on opening day. Hunters on the duck taxi averaged 5.7 birds a man. After a beautiful September and early October the Guns of Autumn enjoyed a weather change with rain and 10-20 MPH winds from the South Southeast. Good waterfowl action was reported from both Frenchman's Wasteway and Winchester Wasteway last weekend. With low water levels boat access into the sand dunes is limited to primary channels. Remember to always be extremely cautious when boating in the sand dunes on Potholes Reservoir.
Annual crab feed Nov. 3
ROYAL CITY - The annual all-you-can-eat crab feed that raises funds for the Royal Golf Course will be held on Saturday, Nov. 3, at the Royal Flying Service hangar at 4978 Highway 26.
Barbara Frances Reno (Reilly) (Larson)
9/3/1927 - 10/14/2012 (Age 85)
Reader decries Manweller campaign, backs Selmann
To the editor:
Larry Coleman
Larry Coleman, Sandy resident, passed away suddenly October 10, 2012 following surgery. He was 72.
Opening weekend reported to be good
Sometimes it is difficult to retrieve information from Fish and Wildlife. Sometimes it is not their fault.
Friday, October 19
Man identified in Moses Lake murder
EPHRATA — The body of a man found dead near Road 10 Northeast was identified as Tracy C. Fullbright.
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AN OPEN RECORD PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD October 31, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. in the Grant County Commissioners Hearing Room, Courthouse, Ephrata, WA regarding an amended budget extension request from the Grant County Auditor and Administrative Services Coordinator.
Employers connect with job seekers at Big Bend job fair
MOSES LAKE - More than a dozen companies in Grant County met with potential employees during Big Bend Community College's fall hiring event Wednesday.
City of Moses Lake
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints submitted an application for a Commercial Binding Site Plan on September 27, 2012.
LEGAL NOTICE
Kerr Contractors Oregon, Inc., P.O. Box 1060 Woodburn, OR 97071, is seeking coverage under the Washington Department of Ecology’s Construction Stormwater NPDES and State Waste Discharge Permit.
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Sealed bids will be received by the Public Utility District No. 2 of Grant County at 15655 Wanapum Village Lane SW, Beverly, Washington until 2:30 P.M., on November 9, 2012 for Contract Nason Creek Acclimation Facility Mitigation Planting as more fully described in Contract Documents 430-3455.
CITY OF MOSES LAKE
The Preliminary Budget for the 2013 fiscal year has been filed with the Finance Director.
CITY OF MOSES LAKE
The City Council shall meet on October 23, 2012 at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers pursuant to RCW 84.55.120 and hold a public hearing on revenue sources for the city's 2013 current expense budget and on the estimated amount of property taxes to be received from assessed valuations on property within the City of Moses Lake.
Pickles returns to Columbia Basin Herald
After a temporary hiatus, the Columbia Basin Herald has reached an agreement that will allow the comic strip Pickles to return.
Ticker spacing fix
Farm Fresh Assurance helps growers sell to giant grocers
ROYAL CITY - Growers who'd like to sell their produce to grocery giants like Costco, Kroger's and Safeway would do well to call Steve Jack, owner of recently-organized Farm Fresh Assurance.
Windows smashed at 2 Stratford Road businesses
MOSES LAKE - Two businesses along Moses Lake's Stratford Road were broken into early Wednesday morning, with criminals gaining entry by throwing large rocks through windows.
Moses Lake drops match to Wenatchee
Lose in three sets
MOSES LAKE - The Chiefs volleyball team was looking to avenge an early season loss to the Panthers when Moses Lake hosted Wenatchee Tuesday night.
Vote yes on Eyman's initiative
Requiring the state Legislature to have a super majority, or a two-thirds vote to raise taxes, helped the state live within its means this year.
Officials investigate Mattawa death
MATTAWA - Grant County sheriff's officials continue to investigate an apparent homicide reported Tuesday outside of Mattawa.
Reader unhappy with new car purchase
When I read the article in the Herald about the Moses Lake Police Department buying new Chevrolets made in Australia, I was astonished.
Second hantavirus death reported in Grant County
Unidentified woman died in September
MOSES LAKE - State health officials confirmed a Grant County woman who died in September probably died of hantavirus. Grant County Health District officials received confirmation of the diagnosis recently, releasing the information Wednesday.
Growing government
There are a lot of people in this country who, as government grows and the economy becomes more strained, automatically assume the answer is to raise taxes. Take more money from the rich. Make them pay their fair share. When I hear this I wonder what is their fair share? Who gets to decide what their fair share is? The top 10% income level in this country is already the source of 50% of the government's income. Why isn't that enough? Why is it that people who think this way never think in terms of reducing the size of government?
Preventing elk from damaging orchards
This is the last of a three-part series about controlling problem elk on orchard lands near Wenatchee.
Pianist to perform at CWU
ELLENSBURG - Guest pianist Ian Houghton will perform a free recital of modern works by Pierre Boulez and John Adams in the Jerilyn McIntyre Music Building Recital Hall on Thursday, October 25 at 7 p.m.
Moses Lake School Board opposed to charter schools initiative
The Moses Lake School District Board of Directors voted to oppose I-1240 to authorize the creation of charter schools in Washington State. The Moses Lake School Board of Directors based their decision on the following information:
The Fishin' Magician: Difficult fishing
Careful what you pray for is an old saying, and anglers that were praying for rain got maybe a bit more then they wanted on our local rivers. Water levels rose sharply and made fishing difficult for anglers fishing from the shore.
Prosecutor must withdraw from Jasman case
Judge rules he has conflict of interest
EPHRATA - The Grant County Prosecutor's Office can't continue pursuing its case against former county coroner Jerry Jasman.
Clay Feats - sportsman?
Dennis Clay drives to Wenatchee and goes to an orchard where a cow elk is basically tied to an apple tree. The farmer drives Clay right up to the elk. Clay ju,ps out, runs 25 feet away from the elk and shoots a nice shot. Master hunter?
Selmann shares views on election issues
GUEST EDITORIAL
Running for office is an invigorating educational process. You learn a lot about yourself, and probably way too much about other people. I'd like to take this opportunity to correct some misconceptions that have been reported, lay out the most pressing challenges for our district, and explain why I am the right choice to represent us in the State legislature.
PUD presents '13 budget
EPHRATA - Grant County PUD officials are seeking public comment on their proposed 2013 budget, which they hope to adopt by next month.
Chiefs soccer gets overtime win
Beat Wenatchee
WENATCHEE - Moses Lake picked up an important road win Tuesday as the Chiefs got past the Panthers 4-3 in overtime. The victory runs Moses Lake to 6-2 in the CBBN and puts the team two back of first place Davis with two games left in the regular season.
Reader promotes Republican governor
What do Ohio, Wisconsin, New Jersey, and New Mexico have in common? They are all Democrat states that had enough of the "tax and spend" philosophy of the Democrat party so they elected Republican governors to turn their economies around. It has worked for them so why can't we do the same in Washington? We haven't elected a Republican Governor since 1980! That is why our taxes keep going up, the public unions call all the shots, and businesses are going elsewhere. It is time to make a change and Rob Mckenna is the man to do the job.! Jay Inslee is just another do-nothing Democrat Congressman who just collected his $174,000 salary for over a decade. He believes he is entitled to the job just because of the "D" after his name.
Thursday, October 18
'Lord of the Rings' star deejays at Saucy Hog Friday
NOTICE OF SURPLUS PROPERTY
North Franklin School District No 51 is making available for surplus, the following equipment & vehicles:
Notice of Application
Notice is hereby given that a Preliminary Short Plat application received by Grant County on August 31, 2012 from Arthur & Wilma Thivierge (Designated Contact: Paul Snelson, Knudsen Land Survey LLC, PO Box 505, 130 1st Avenue NW, Ephrata, WA 98823, 509-754-4376), was found to be technically complete on October 10, 2012.
Mares 1002.224932
File No.: 7443.20329 Grantors: Northwest Trustee Services, Inc. Beal Bank, S.S.B. Grantee: Modesto Mares and Frances Mares, Husband and Wife Ref to DOT Auditor File No.: 1588151 Tax Parcel ID No.: 112381281 Abbreviated Legal: Lot 14, Bl. 2, Gantenbein's Add., Vol. B., Pg. 17, Together with E 10 Feet of S Sixth Street Notice of Trustee's Sale Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq. I. On November 16, 2012, at 10:00 a.m. On the steps outside the main entrance on the East side of the Franklin County Courthouse, 1016 North 4th Avenue in the City of Pasco, 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 Franklin, State of Washington: Lot 14, Block 2, Gantenbein's Addition to Pasco, according to the Plat thereof recorded in Volume B of Plats, Page 17, records of Franklin County, Washington. Together with vacated East 10 feet of the South Sixth Street adjacent thereto as vacated by City of Pasco Ordinance No. 322, March 21, 1922. Commonly known as: 807 South 6th Avenue Pasco, WA 99301 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 03/21/01, recorded on 03/26/01, under Auditor's File No. 1588151, records of Franklin County, Washington, from Modesto Mares and Frances Mares husband and wife, as Grantor, to Frontier Title Company, as Trustee, to secure an obligation "Obligation" in favor of Primewest Financial, Ltd., as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned by Alliance Funding, A Division of Superior Bnak, FSB to Beal Bank, S.S.B., under an Assignment/Successive Assignments recorded under Auditor's File No. 1608486. *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 08/08/2012 Monthly Payments $13,650.66 Late Charges $601.64 Lender's Fees & Costs $3,328.07 Total Arrearage $17,580.37 Trustee's Expenses (Itemization) Trustee's Fee $607.50 Title Report $400.00 Statutory Mailings $0.00 Recording Costs $14.00 Postings $0.00 Sale Costs $0.00 Total Costs $1,021.50 Total Amount Due: $18,601.87 Other known defaults as follows: IV. The sum owing on the Obligation is: Principal Balance of $34,146.34, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument evidencing the Obligation from 05/01/10, 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 November 16, 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 11/05/12 (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 11/05/12 (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 11/05/12 (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 encumbrance 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 MODESTO MARES 807 S 6TH AVE PASCO, WA 99301 FRANCES MARES 807 S 6TH AVE PASCO, WA 99301 by both first class and certified mail, return receipt requested on , proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and on 03/03/11 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 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 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: 08/08/2012 Northwest Trustee Services, Inc., Trustee Authorized Signature P.O. BOX 997 Bellevue, WA 98009-0997 Contact: Claire Swazey (425) 586-1900. (TS# 7443.20329) 1002.224932-File No. (10 - 18, and 11 - 8, 2012)
FRANKLIN COUNTY
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that there has been proposed to the Shoreline Hearings Board of Franklin County, Washington an application for a Shoreline Substantial Development Permit, SH 2012-01, to perform maintenance dredging at the LD Commodities terminal on the Snake River.
Franklin PUD Vendor List
The Public Utility District No. 1 of Franklin County, as required by RCW 39.04.190, is notifying the public of the existence of a vendor list and soliciting new vendors for the 2012 calendar year.
NOTICE OF HEARING
Notice is hereby given that the Commissioners of Franklin County FIre Protection District #5 have prepared and placed on file at the office of the Fire District, 30 Aries Dr., Pasco, WA., the budget for the year 2013
FRANKLIN COUNTY
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that there has been proposed to the Franklin County Planning Commission an application by Franklin County Fire District #4 (Doug Smith, 601 Stricker Road, Othello, WA 99344) for a Conditional Use Permit, CUP 2012-09.
FRANKLIN COUNTY
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that there has been proposed to the Franklin County Planning Commission an application by Brent Preston, 502 Vineyard Drive, Pasco, WA 99301 for a zoning designation change, ZC 2012-02.
PUBLIC NOTICE INFORMATION
PUD crews will be replacing poles identified earlier by pole inspections as having defects in the Ephrata/Soap Lake vicinities. The work will be divided into two separate projects and be completed through the fall 2012 into winter of 2013.
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE PURPOSE OF REVIEWING AND APPROVING THE 2013 BUDGET FOR THE Adams County Public Hospital District #3, DBA Othello Community Hospital will be held on October 25, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. at the Othello Community Hospital Conference Room, 315 N. 14th Avenue, Othello, Washington.
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR THE COUNTY OF GRANT
UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF EDNA P. NESS, DECEASED; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF LEAL F. NESS, DECEASED; THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; AND PERSONS IN POSSESSION OR CLAIMING RIGHT TO POSSESSION
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
Sealed bids, plainly marked “BID FOR County Road Safety, CRP 11-04”, will be received by Grant County at the Office of the Board of County Commissioners located in the County Courthouse, P.O. Box 37, 35 C Street NW – Room 207, Ephrata, WA, 98823, until 1:30:59 P.M., Tuesday, November 6, 2012 and will then and there be opened and publicly read for the construction of the improvements.
The following ordinance was adopted by the City Council of the City of Connell on October 3, 2012 and Approved by the Mayor of the City of Connell on October 3, 2012.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CONNELL, WASHINGTON, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 915 RELATING TO THE ADOPTION OF THE BUDGET OF THE CITY FOR THE 2012 FISCAL YEAR.
Homicide possible in Moses Lake death
MOSES LAKE — Grant County sheriff's officials continue to investigate circumstances around a body found in a ditch Wednesday north of Moses Lake.
Construction bids sought for skills center
Bid opening mid-November
MOSES LAKE - Contractors will be invited to submit bids for the new Columbia Basin Technical Skills Center, with the bid opening scheduled for Nov. 13.
Teacher wins award
Betty Louise Brice
Betty Louise Brice, long time resident of Othello and Moses Lake, Washington, passed away into the loving arms of Jesus Christ on Thursday, October 11, 2012 in Moses Lake, WA. She was 88 years old.. She was a beloved mother, step-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Betty never knew a stranger, was highly creative, and blessed many with her crochet, her sewing, her crafts... and especially her talk, her jokes and kidding!
Facebook costs Moses Lake woman her position
MOSES LAKE - A heated Facebook argument over teen pregnancy apparently cost a local woman her spot on the Moses Lake School District's substitute paraeducator roster, currently her only job, after a complaint was made by another Facebook user who saw the page.
Donna L. Saetre
Donna L. Saetre, 75, Spokane resident and former longtime Warden resident, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012 at the Academy at Merrill Gardens. A graveside service will be held Oct. 19, 2012, at 10:30 am, at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Warden. Please sign the online guestbook or leave a note for the family at www.kayserschapel.com Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel of Memories, Moses Lake.
Paul Shih-Fu Wu
Paul Shih-Fu Wu passed away on October 5, 2012. Paul was born in Fuzhou, China, and moved to Taiwan after the WWII. He was in the Taiwan Navy and later worked as a container ship captain. He immigrated to the U.S with his family and settled down in Moses Lake in the mid-70s to raise his family. He owned the local Interstate Inn on Broadway, which he ran with his family for 27 years. Upon retiring in 2003, he and his wife moved to Bellevue to be closer to several of their children. Paul was hard working, upright, and persevering, a Christian from the age of 13 who lived his life loving God, the Bible, and God's people. He raised his family to be the same. He is survived by his loving wife Mary, his children David, Grace, Lily, Rose, and Solomon, and 12 grandchildren.
Coulee City considers contracting sheriff's office
EPHRATA - Coulee City may contract with the Grant County Sheriff's Office to replace the town marshal.
Wahluke dumped, by River View
MATTAWA - Steven Machuca ran the ball for 80 yards, but nothing else went well for Wahluke in a 47-0 prep football loss to River View last Friday.
Ephrata attorney pleads not guilty
EPHRATA - An Ephrata attorney accused of taking more than $5,000 pleaded not guilty Monday.
Wednesday, October 17
Superior Court of Washington
In re: Elizabeth Paris Petitioner, and Rodney Paris Respondent.
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: Dennis A. Andersen, Deceased.
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY
TO: VICTOR RUELAS-GOMEZ and anyone claiming a paternal interest.
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY
TO: UNKNOWN FATHER; and anyone claiming a parental interest;
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Sealed bids will be received by the Public Utility District No. 2 of Grant County at Ephrata, Washington until 2:30 P.M., on October 30, 2012 for Excavation Services through 2014 as more fully described in Contract Documents 130-3461R.
NOTICE OF RAILROAD CROSSING CLOSURE, OCTOBER 19TH- 21ST, 2012
Eastern Washington Gateway Railroad Company, through its contractor, Norman Contracting, will close the railroad crossing at Pinto Ridge Road, near Coulee City, beginning Friday morning, October 19th, approximately 7:00 AM, and ending Sunday, October 21st, approximately 5:00 PM, to reconstruct the railroad crossing.
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY
TO: UNKNOWN FATHER and anyone claiming a paternal interest.
LEGAL NOTICE
The Port of Moses Lake is requesting sealed bids for the replacement of certain rate of rise valves as part of the fire suppression system in Building 5820 located on Port property.
Tiffany Huntley Wins Big
Tiffany Huntley won big last night at the Annual Moses Lake Chamber of Commerce event held at Pillar Rock Grill. Tiffany's winning ticket entitles her to either $25,000 or a choice between a Chevy Camaro, a Ford Mustang or a Nissan Juke.
Wahluke wins match against Royal
ROYAL CITY - Wahluke defeated Royal in high school volleyball last week in a contest that should have been pleasing to fans of both sides.
MLHS cheerleaders support cancer awareness
MOSES LAKE - Although Lion's Field is typically dotted with maroon and gold during Moses Lake High School football games, it was a sea of all things pink during Friday night's home game.
The Fishin' Magician: Steelhead opening
The upper Columbia and several other rivers opened to steelhead fishing yesterday, and put an end to the waiting for the announcement.
Moses Lake man arrested in stabbing
MOSES LAKE - Police arrested a 25-year-old Moses Lake Man Saturday afternoon for first-degree attempted murder.
Animal masquerade
Image only
Cheating at golf pays - to a good cause
EDITORIAL
I'm so ineffective at golf anymore that I can't even cheat successfully.
Royal girl basketballers to make, sell goodies
ROYAL CITY - If you happen to pass by the Napa Auto Parts store in Royal City this Saturday, Oct. 20, and notice a commotion being made by a bunch of young girls, you may just want to drop in.
Reader decries Manweller campaign, backs Selmann
By now, I'm sure you've all seen Matthew Manweller's slick weekly campaign ads. Some of us haven't been fooled, though. Here are some reasons to vote for Kaj Selmann for state representative:
Connell suffers Royal smack-down
Beat Eagles 47-0
ROYAL CITY - The Knights of Royal High School are deep in football talent and experience, which is enough for an opponent to confront on any Friday night.
Grant sheriff's deputy given detective post
EPHRATA – Deputy Kyle Cox was promoted to the position of Detective on September 25th.
Quincy turns back Tonasket
Shut out Tigers
QUINCY - The Quincy Jacks continue to impress their Caribou Trail League opponents in their first season in the conference as the team picked up its third win in a row with a 42-0 shellacking of the Tonasket Tigers Friday.
Huskies maul Vikings
Remain unbeaten
OTHELLO -The No. 1 ranked Huskies lived up to their billing Friday night as Othello crushed the visiting Selah Vikings 48-0.
Vrieling Financial owner, wife convicted in tax case
Owns insurance and financial consulting firm
SPOKANE - The owner of the Moses Lake-based Vrieling Financial and his wife were convicted of not filing their taxes for four years.
Mabton tops Royal booters, 3-1
ROYAL CITY - Micki Williams took only four shots on goal and made three of them to lead Mabton to 3-1 soccer victory over Royal High School last week.
Striking it rich in North Dakota
GUEST EDITORIAL
In 1951, if farmer Henry Bakken had told you there was oil under his prairie land in Williston, N.D., you'd have thought he was a few bricks short of a load.As it turns out, he was right.
Superintendent urges involvement in discussion about construction
The Royal School District is planning on running a school construction bond on Feb. 12 that will meet our needs for future growth. The ballots will be mailed out on Jan. 25.
Tuesday, October 16
LEGAL NOTICE
The Grant County Conservation District Board of Supervisors will hold a regular board meeting at 7:00 p.m. on November 13, 2012 at Grant County Conservation District, 2145 Basin ST SW, Ephrata, WA 98823
NOTICE OF RAILROAD CROSSING CLOSURE, OCTOBER 19TH- 21ST, 2012
Eastern Washington Gateway Railroad Company, through its contractor, Norman Contracting, will close the railroad crossing at Pinto Ridge Road, near Coulee City, beginning Friday morning, October 19th, approximately 7:00 AM, and ending Sunday, October 21st, approximately 5:00 PM, to reconstruct the railroad crossing.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS
Notice is hereby given that two Public Meetings will be held by the Grant County Planning Commission to conduct public visioning workshops and to begin preliminary discussions regarding the Grant County Shoreline Master Program elements.
BBCC dedicates revived computer science program
MOSES LAKE - Big Bend Community College reopened its computer science program with a ribbon cutting recently.
Poignant visit to the pumpkin patch
MOSES LAKE - Frankly, the girl with the pink coat was skeptical about the whole thing. She looked at the patch full of vines and leaves and bright orange pumpkins and asked, "How do you walk through there?"
CPoW annual meeting set for Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE – The Cattle Producers of Washington annual meeting here on Friday, Oct. 26, will include an update on the CPoW Livestock Processors Cooperative Association, which owns and operates a meat processing plant at Odessa.
Grant County seeks new Advisory board members
EPHRATA - Grant County is looking for a person to serve a one-year term on the Current Use Advisory Committee.
Biff G. Bailey
Lifetime resident of Moses Lake, Biff G. Bailey, 58, passed away on October 4, 2012 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Spokane. A celebration of life service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 17, 2012 at Kayser's Chapel. 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.
Warden football gets second league win
WARDEN - Osvaldo Alba carried the rock 29 times for 142 yards and a touchdown, and Adam Hansen added 94 yards on 17 carries and a score to lead the Cougars to a home win over the Coyotes Friday.
Art, wine walk draws crowd to Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE - A little walk, a little wine and the chance to look at a lot of local art at downtown businesses drew an interested crowd to the first Art and Wine Walk Saturday.
Roberto "Robert" J. Reyes
Roberto "Robert" J. Reyes, 74, longtime Warden resident, passed away Thursday, October 11, 2012 at home surrounded by his loving family. Viewing will be held from 9 a.m. to the time of the Rosary on Monday, October 15, 2012. Holy Rosary will be prayed at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, October 15 at Kayser's Chapel of Memories. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, October 16 at Queen of All Saints Catholic Church in Warden. Please sign the guestbook or leave a note for the family at www.kayserschapel.com. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel and Crematory, Moses Lake.
Council approves ads for police post
MATTAWA - The Mattawa City Council approved advertisements for the position of police chief at its last meeting on Oct. 4.
Chiefs swim and dive team captures meet
MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake girls swim and dive team took first place in a three-team meet hosted by the Chiefs Thursday.
Republic edges out Soap Lake
SOAP LAKE - The Eagles Joe Cutshall threw for 498 yards and six touchdowns, but his efforts weren't enough to help Soap Lake pull out a come from behind win over the Tigers at home Friday.
Collision by Othello sends 2 to hospital
OTHELLO - A Warden couple was injured after a two-vehicle wreck Friday afternoon.
Moses Lake drops game to Eisenhower
MOSES LAKE - It was a crisp autumn evening when the Cadets came strolling into town Friday, looking to do battle with the Chiefs for sole possession of second place in the CBBN league standings.
Monday, October 15
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY
In re the Estate of LESTER R. RATAEZYK, Deceased.
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE
Abbreviated Legal: Lot 3, Block 4, Ephrata Heights Fifth Additon, Ephrate, according to the plat thereof recorded in Volume 5 of Plats, Page 8, Records of Grant County, Washington.
NOTICE OF RAILROAD CROSSING CLOSURE, OCTOBER 19TH- 21ST, 2012
Eastern Washington Gateway Railroad Company, through its contractor, Norman Contracting, will close the railroad crossing at Pinto Ridge Road, near Coulee City, beginning Friday morning, October 19th, approximately 7:00 AM, and ending Sunday, October 21st, approximately 5:00 PM, to reconstruct the railroad crossing.
STATE OF WASHINGTON
Irrigated Agricultural/Orchard or Vineyard Leases offered at Public Auction
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Sealed bids will be received by the Public Utility District No. 2 of Grant County, Washington at 15655 Wanapum Village Lane SW, Beverly, WA 99321 until 2:30pm on November 15, 2012 for Priest Rapids Dam Turbine & Generator Building Project more fully described in Contract Documents 230-3492. Bidders must attend a Mandatory Site Visit on October 23, 2012.
Four-year colleges to visit BBCC morning of Oct. 31
MOSES LAKE - Representatives of 16 colleges will be available to discuss transfer opportunities at the Fall Transfer Fair from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Oct. 31 at Big Bend Community College.
Mattawa Roundabout coming next summer
MATTAWA - Traffic safety at the intersection of Highway 243 and Road 24 will be improved by next summer, according to Mattawa Public Works Director Gary Crowder.
New real estate company moves in to Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE - A new real estate company set up shop in Moses Lake, providing the area with residential, commercial and industrial property listings.
Warrior coach to look for discipline in final games
MATTAWA - With only three games left in this rebuilding year, Wahluke High coach Brycen Bye will have his boys working on football discipline.
Cancer Foundation receives $15,000
MOSES LAKE - A recent donation from a local business will make an "enormous difference to the health of the (Columbia Basin) Foundation."
Fitterer's adds Drexel Heritage
ELLENSBURG – Customers of Fitterer's furniture are now able to purchase pieces by Drexel Heritage, which was founded in 1903 with the goal of creating high-quality furniture with a timeless appeal.
Market flatlines due to jobless claims Europe
NEW YORK (AP) - The market closed roughly flat Thursday, underwhelmed by encouraging jobs news but unrattled by worrisome developments in the global economy.
The Fishin' Magician: Trip to Fish lake
I know everyone is thinking about getting ready for steelhead fishing, and so am I. I did want to take advantage of one of the sunny days last week and make another trip up to Fish Lake. My buddy Tom Bartlett and I met at the Cove at 2 and headed out.
Sunday, October 14
Senior Expo '12 provides wealth of information
MOSES LAKE - Seniors could get information on everything from hearing aids to veteran's benefits at the Senior Expo and Enrichment Fair Thursday.
Wahluke tripped up in volleyball
MATTAWA - The Wahluke High School volleyball team lost two matches last week, but one was a very good showing.
Man dies in 2-car collision
MOSES LAKE – One man, identified as 29-year-old Andrew Davies of Moses Lake, died as a result of a car-truck head on collision on Stratford Road NE, north of Road 10 NE at around 1 p.m. on Oct. 4.
Your photos needed for CBH historical book due by Christmas
This is your chance, don't miss out. The first CBH picture book was a great success and has become a treasured keepsake for those who own the book. The CBH is now in the process of assembling the second edition, known as Volume Two, which will make the perfect companion for the first book.
Harvest Open golf this Saturday
ROYAL CITY - The annual Harvest Open Golf Tournament will be held this Saturday at the Royal Golf Course.
Saturday, October 13
Weekly Fishing Magician report with Dave Graybill
Tick, tock
Ritzville man chimes in on long career
RITZVILLE - It's all but impossible to walk into Harland and Marilyn Eastwood's home and not notice the constant tick-tock coming from every direction.
Tomorrow: big day for area hunters
Three most important words are safety, safety and safety
Oct. 13, 2012 is a big day for Columbia Basin hunters. The modern firearm general deer season opens in most of the state. Also the duck, coot, snipe and Canada goose seasons open.
Man charged with rape
EPHRATA - A Moses Lake man is accused of raping a neighbor in her apartment.
Fresh News From MarDon: Fishing, Beachhouse and Duck Hunting
Royal girls drop volleyball matches to Ki-Be, River View
ROYAL CITY - The Royal High volleyball team lost matches to Kiona-Benton and River View last week, but play improved in the second match.
$5 flu shots available
MATTAWA - Struggling families of The Royal Register circulation area are now able to get flu shots at an affordable price.
Friday, October 12
CITY OF WARDEN
Notice is hereby given that the Warden City Council will hold a Public Hearing on Ad Valorem Taxes for the 2013 Budget year.
Harvest Open golf action this Saturday
ROYAL CITY – The annual Harvest Open Golf Tournament will be held this Saturday at the Royal Golf Course.
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AN OPEN RECORD PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD October 31, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. in the Grant County Commissioners Hearing Room, Courthouse, Ephrata, WA regarding an amended budget extension request from the Grant County Auditor and Administrative Services Coordinator.
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE:
Petition to remove property from cemetery dedication of Pioneer Memorial Gardens (Case #12-2-01318-3).
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE is herby given that the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Royal School District No. 160 will be holding a work session on Monday, October 15, 2012, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m., at the Royal High School Library, 955 Alhers Road, Royal City, Washington, 99357. The public is welcome to attend.
Notice of Application, and proposed SEPA Determination of Non-Significance and Adoption of existing environmental documents
Notice is hereby given that a Unified Development Code Amendment and SEPA Checklist were received by Grant County on September 28, 2012 from the Public Utility District No. 2 of Grant County, P.O. Box 878, Ephrata, WA 98823 (509)754-5088 and found to be technically complete on October 3, 2012.
Ordinance No. 2659
An ordinance amending Chapter 13.12 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled “Water, Sewer, and Stormwater Rates”
Ordinance No. 2658
An ordinance amending Chapter 13.07 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled “Water Regulations”
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Sealed bids will be received by the Public Utility District No. 2 of Grant County at Beverly, Washington until 1:30 P.M. on October 31, 2012 for Supplying Twelve (12) Rotor Pole Windings for Priest Rapids Dam as more fully described in Contract Documents 270-3281R2.
CITY OF WARDEN
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the City Council, of the City of Warden, in the council chambers, located at 201 S. Ash Street, Warden, WA on October 23, 2012 at 7:00 PM to hear comment on the Street Dedication and Renaming of Second Street North and Third Street North.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Date of Notice: October 12, 2012
Ordinance No. 2657
The Moses Lake City Council adopted an ordinance which requires a legal method for City staff to access sewer meters and electronic reading devices.
Ordinance No. 2660
An ordinance annexing property commonly known as the Wiser Commercial Park annexation to the City of Moses Lake, Washington, and incorporating the same within the corporate limits of the City of Moses Lake
Moses Lake to change cop cars
MOSES LAKE - Police officers in Moses Lake will soon be getting new rides.
CPoW annual meeting set for Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE - The Cattle Producers of Washington annual meeting here on Friday, Oct. 26, will include an update on the CPoW Livestock Processors Cooperative Association, which owns and operates a meat processing plant at Odessa.
McDaniel named HR director at Samaritan
MOSES LAKE - Lisa McDaniel is the new human resources director at Samaritan Healthcare.
Damage-causing elk caught inside fence
This is the second of a three-part series about controlling problem elk on orchard lands.
Approve Referendum 74
I am proud to live in a state that recognizes the value of all citizens and has provided full legal protection for all couples. The legislature voted "yes" and the governor signed marriage for same-sex couples into law last spring. Now the citizenry is being asked to approve this law with R-74.
Gratitude for Care 4 Kids program
I wanted to openly thank the women of Soroptimist International Moses Lake for their Care 4 Kids program. As the counselor at North Elementary, I see many children who are in need of items like backpacks, shoes, coats, haircuts, and clothes. The Care 4 Kids program provides these basic items to students who need them and you can see a change in the students immediately. The children are more confident and ready to learn and their parents are very grateful for the help during a difficult time. The Soroptimists' willingness to help the children in our community is an inspiring reminder that a group of caring people can provide comfort and help to families in need and give children in our community what they need to be successful students. Thank you.
$15 million of marijuana removed in Grant county
EPHRATA – Using conservative standards for plant production and pricing, the Grant County Sheriff’s Office reports the destruction of $15 million worth of marijuana in the county this year.
Fern Arlen (Clifton) Falconer
Fern Arlen (Clifton) Falconer, age 79, passed away at Deaconess Hospital in Spokane, WA September 20, 2012. She was born to Van and Dorothy (Pasche) Clifton on December 29, 1932 in Pueblo, Colorado. She was the oldest of 6 children. Fern and her family moved from Colorado to Richland, WA. When she was 12 years old she married Gordon Samuel Falconer, on June 2, 1951 in Grandview, WA. They had 4 children and raised them in Moses Lake. Fern was a wonderful wife, homemaker and mother. She was a great seamstress and made most of her children's clothes. We have fond memories of proudly wearing our beautiful one-of-a-kind outfits Momma made for us.
MLIRD may slash 2013 budget by half
MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District's 2013 budget could be reduced by 50 percent after the board of directors voted to have district General Manager Curt Carpenter draft a new budget during their meeting Tuesday night.
Lonnie Toler
Lonnie Toler, 53, a resident of Soap Lake, Washington, passed away suddenly on Thursday, October 4, 2012, at Curlew, Washington, doing what he loved to do more than anything else - deer hunting.
Reader endorses Project Get Out the Vote
Every election the American Legion runs a get out the vote campaign, encouraging everyone who is eligible to take part in electing the leadership of our country. Still every election only about half of the eligible voters actually vote. Some people say it is too much trouble to go to the polls. Vote by mail should have solved that problem, but there was little change in voter turn out.
Chiefs soccer beats Eastmont
Improve to 5-2
EAST WENATCHEE - Moses Lake hit the road Wednesday seeking to avenge an earlier shoot out loss to the Wildcats at Lions Field. And the Chiefs did just that as they turned back Eastmont 6-3.
Another push for charter schools
For the fourth time, a state initiative to create charter schools is on the ballot.
Royal to host Connell in top ranked showdown
ROYAL CITY - It will be get-even time when Royal hosts Connell this Friday in a battle for the top of the South Central A Conference East.
Vietnam veteran receives thanks at last
Approximately one year ago, one of my Marine buddies had a serious heart attack. While receiving treatment at the VA Medical Center, he purchased a hat for me inscribed with the words "Vietnam Veteran."
Fitterer's adds Drexel Heritage furniture pieces to store
ELLENSBURG - Customers of Fitterer's furniture are now able to purchase pieces by Drexel Heritage, which was founded in 1903 with the goal of creating high-quality furniture with a timeless appeal.
National interest in Mattawa police chief position
MATTAWA - The position of police chief in the City of Mattawa is drawing the attention of candidates from across the country.
Ephrata attorney charged with first-degree theft
EPHRATA - An Ephrata attorney is accused of taking more than $5,917 meant for her former law firm.
Appeals court overturns child rape conviction
Rules burden placed on wrong side
SPOKANE - An appeals court overturned a second-degree rape of a child conviction stating a competency hearing was handled incorrectly.
Thursday, October 11
Clelmente Rodriguez
Estate of: CLEMENTE L., PROBATE RODRIGUEZ, Deceased.
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
Sealed bids, plainly marked “BID FOR County Road Safety, CRP 11-04”, will be received by Grant County at the Office of the Board of County Commissioners located in the County Courthouse, P.O. Box 37, 35 C Street NW – Room 207, Ephrata, WA, 98823, until 1:30:59 P.M., Tuesday, November 6, 2012 and will then and there be opened and publicly read for the construction of the improvements.
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE PURPOSE OF REVIEWING AND APPROVING THE 2013 BUDGET FOR THE Adams County Public Hospital District #3, DBA Othello Community Hospital will be held on October 25, 2012 at 6:00 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
The Public Utility District No. 1 of Franklin County will hold the second in a series of 4 public hearings on the 2013 operating and capital budgets.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Franklin County Noxious Weed Control Board will hold a Public Hearing to consider its 2013 Budget at its regular Board Meeting.
BBCC golf tournament a success
MOSES LAKE - Big Bend Community College (BBCC) enjoyed its biggest turnout for the annual Viking Booster Club golf tournament held Oct. 5 at the Moses Lake Golf and Country Club, as 19 foursomes participated in the event.
Vicenta Rodriguez
Estate of: VICENTA R., RODRIGUEZ, Deceased.
FRANKLIN COUNTY CEMETERY DISTRICT 2
The Franklin County Cemetery District 2 would like to inform the public on how to obtain information on plots and prices at the Connell Cemetery.
LEGAL NOTICE
Surplus buildings for sale at the Port of Moses Lake: You disassemble and remove.
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Sealed bids will be received by the Public Utility District No. 2 of Grant County at 15655 Wanapum Village Lane SW, Beverly, Washington until 2:30 P.M., on November 1, 2012 for Contract Fabrication and Supply of Wheels, Sleeves and End Plates for the Orifice Gate Maintenance at Wanapum Dam as more fully described in Contract Documents 370-3536.
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Request for Proposals will be received by the Public Utility District No. 2 of Grant County, WA at 15655 Wanapum Village Lane SW, Beverly, Washington 99321 until 4:00pm on October 30, 2012 for Professional Architectural & Engineering Services as more fully described in Contract Documents 430-3506 RFP.
STATE OF WASHINGTON
The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) offers for lease at Sealed Bid Public Auction a tract of land containing 578.56 acres, more or less, described as Portion, Section 36, Township 10 North, Range 29 East, W.M., Franklin County containing 463.4 irrigated agriculture acres.
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE
Abbreviated Legal: Lot 1, Block 6, Stadium Park Addition
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE is herby given that the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Royal School District No. 160 will be holding a work session on Monday, October 15, 2012, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m., at the Royal High School Library, 955 Alhers Road, Royal City, Washington, 99357. The public is welcome to attend.
Pregnant woman dies in Schawana
SCHAWANA — Grant County sheriff's officials are investigating what caused the unexpected death of a pregnant woman Wednesday in Schawana.
Father, son die when car crashes into canal
EPHRATA – A father and son from Ephrata died early Monday, Sept. 24, when the car they were in crashed into a canal along Dodson Road about 10 miles south of Ephrata.
MLIRD talks dredge during Vision 2020
MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District met with about 30 members of Vision 2020 to discuss dredge operations and other district happenings during a special meeting held Tuesday at the Moses Lake Chamber of Commerce.
Farm Fresh Assurance helps growers sell to giant grocers
ROYAL CITY - Growers who'd like to sell their produce to grocery giants like Costco, Kroger's and Safeway would do well to call Steve Jack, owner of recently-organized Farm Fresh Assurance.
Thomas (Tom) Wilson Dopps
Thomas (Tom) Wilson Dopps passed away quietly, October 6, 2012 at Central Washington Hospital in Wenatchee, WA. Family and friends, surrounding him with love and prayers, were there for his peaceful passing. Family will greet friends on Wednesday, October 10 from 3 to 5 p.m. at Kayser's Chapel. Viewing will also be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, October 11th at Kayser's Chapel. Services will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, October 11 at Kayser's Chapel. Following will be an interment at Guarding Angels Cemetery and a reception at the Porterhouse to celebrate his life. 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.
Mattawa chamber to meet
this Thursday
MATTAWA - A business fair and advancement of the Wahluke Slope Appellation will be discussed at the Mattawa Area Multicultural Chamber of Commerce meeting Thursday at noon at the WorkSource Office at 403 S. Boundary.
Health officials urge residents to get flu shots
EPHRATA - State health officials are urging residents to get a flu shot, and get it early if possible.
Ephrata home burns
EPHRATA - An overnight fire damaged a house on the 300 block of Strand Road Monday night in Ephrata.
Man dies in collision
Two cars involved
MOSES LAKE - One man, identified as 29-year-old Andrew Davies of Moses Lake, died as a result of a car-truck head on collision on Stratford Road NE, north of Road 10 NE at around 1 p.m. on Oct. 4.
CBSS drops match to Thorp
Play Kittitas next
MOSES LAKE - Columbia Basin Secondary School (CBSS) battled tooth and nail with Thorp Thursday night. But the Lady Phoenix weren't able to pull out a victory at home as the team lost a five set volleyball game (20-25, 25-15, 25-18, 9-25, 8-15) to the Lady Tigers.
Man sues Moses Lake police for using Taser
SPOKANE - A man is accusing Moses Lake police of violating his civil rights when they used a Taser on him.
Warden soccer turns back Mabton
Picks up road win
MABTON - Brylee Whitney scored two goals and assisted on three more to help lead the Cougars to a 4-2 win over the Vikings Thursday, Oct. 4.
Andrew Scott Davies
Our son, husband, brother, grandson, cousin, nephew and best friend passed away from injuries suffered in a tragic automobile accident on October 4. Andy was born March 8, 1983 the son of Ken and Mary Davies and grew up in the Rose Hill neighborhood of Kirkland where he attended Rose Hill Elementary, Rose Hill Junior High, and Lake Washington High School.
Margaret "Peggy" Longston
Margaret "Peggy" Longston, 77, a longtime Moses Lake resident passed away Saturday, October 6, 2012 at Samaritan Hospital. Viewing will be held from noon to 7 p.m., Thursday, October 11 at Kayser's Chapel. Services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, October 12 at Kayser's Chapel with interment at 2:15 p.m. at the Washington State Veterans Cemetery, 21702 W. Espanola Road, Medical Lake, Washington. 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.
Wednesday, October 10
STATE OF WASHINGTON
The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has commenced the process of amending material terms and conditions of Orchard/Vineyard Lease No. 12-A63235 leased to Washington Fruit and Produce Co. and described as W2 Section 13, Township 14 North, Range 23 East, W.M., Grant County containing 320 acres.
STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP MANAGEMENT AND CIRCULATION
1. Publication Title: The Columbia Basin Herald
Superior Court of Washington
In re: Elizabeth Paris, Petitioner, and Rodney Paris, Respondent.
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY
JUVENILE DIVISION
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: Dennis A. Andersen, Deceased.
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY
TO: UNKNOWN FATHER; and anyone claiming a parental interest;
Volunteers train to remove victims from vehicles
VANTAGE – Volunteers from Kittitas County Fire Disctrict No. 4 (Vantage) participated in several joint training sessions involving vehicle extrication recently at Vantage and Royal City.
Columbia Basin Allied Arts season begins this week
MOSES LAKE - Season tickets are still on sale for the 35th season of the Columbia Basin Allied Arts performances. The season kicks off this Thursday with the visit of the Glenn Miller Orchestra.
Want to make your voice heard? Vote!
Elections are always important, but the stakes are particularly high this year with our economy stuck in neutral and threatening to slip into reverse.
Albert Lin transfers suit to Chelan County
States it was mistakenly filed in Grant County
EPHRATA - A former deputy prosecutor moved his civil suit against Grant County to Chelan County Superior Court.
Royal girls top Wahluke in soccer
ROYAL CITY - Royal High scored a goal in each half to defeat Wahluke, 2-1, in girls prep soccer last week.
Reader announces Royal PTO blackout games
Our PTO is planning another blackout game this upcoming Friday against Connell. We are encouraging all Royal fans to come in black, or if they wear their Back in Black shirt they qualify for the prize raffles.
Ardys B. Carlson
Ardys B. Carlson, 89 of Othello, passed into God's embrace at Coventry House Tuesday October 2, 2012.
Jean E. Whaley
Jean E. Whaley, 89, a recent Wenatchee resident and former 41 year Moses Lake resident, passed away on Wednesday evening, October 3, 2012 at River West Retirement Community in Wenatchee.
Catholic Bishop urges flock to reject gay marriage
GUEST EDITORIAL
Because it is the constant tradition of the Catholic Church, based on scripture, that marriage is a covenant between a man and a woman, Referendum 74 should be rejected.
Man sentenced for taking roommate's children
EPHRATA - A Moses Lake man was sentenced to roughly a year in jail after grabbing his roommate's two children and running out of the house.
Chiefs soccer gets road win at Sunnyside
Overland records hat trick
SUNNYSIDE - Alysha Overland scored three goals to chalk up her second hat trick of the season, and Caylah Lunning added two scores to help lead Moses Lake to a 7-1 road win over the Grizzlies Saturday.
Wild leave Fairbanks with only three points
FAIRBANKS, Alaska - The Wenatchee Wild battled back from two 2-goal deficits Sunday to force overtime only to see the Fairbanks Ice Dogs capture a 5-4 victory in a sudden death shootout round at the Big Dipper Ice Arena in Fairbanks, Alaska. In spite of the loss, the Wild were able to secure three points during their 3-game weekend series against the Ice Dogs.
The Fishin' Magician: Birthday fishing on Fish Lake
My wife Eileen's birthday wish was to run up to Fish Lake, near Lake Wenatchee, and spend the afternoon fly fishing for rainbow. This is one of our favorite fall activities. The fall foliage is in bloom and the lake is full of hungry rainbow.
Ephrata shuts down Selah
Gets big road win
SELAH - The Ephrata Tigers are proving to be a team to be reckoned with in the Central Washington Athletic Conference (CWAC) this year after a 26-3 road win over the Selah Vikings Friday.
Spray planes test equipment during annual clinic
MOSES LAKE - Washington state spray operators had the chance to test their equipment Monday during a national Operation S.A.F.E. clinic at the Moses Lake Municipal Airport.
Contaminated epidurals not sold in Washington
Area patients not at risk
WENATCHEE - Patients who have had epidural injections of steroids from clinics in Washington and Oregon are not at risk for meningitis; the Massachusetts company that manufactured the contaminated medicine did not sell any of it in those states.
Quincy blanks Chelan
Defense comes up big
CHELAN - Jacob Durfee scored two touchdowns and Andy Vargas added another as the Jacks rolled to a 21-0 road win over the Goats Friday. The win improves Quincy to 3-1 and moves the team into a second place tie with Okanogan and just one game back of Cashmere and Cascade in the Caribou Trail league standings.
Tuesday, October 9
ORDINANCE 12-07
The City Council of the City of Royal City has adopted Ordinance 12-07 Amending the 2012 Budget for the City of Royal City as Adopted by Ordinance 11-10 and Amended by Ordinance 12-06. This ordinance was passed on the 2nd day of October, 2012, and shall be in full force and effect five days after the publication of this summary as provided by law. Any person may obtain the full text of this ordinance by mail without charge by request to City Hall, PO Box 1239, Royal City WA 99357, or in person at 445 Camelia Street NE.
LEGAL NOTICE
The City Council of the City of Royal City has set a Budget Workshop to plan and discuss revenue and expenditures for the 2013 Annual Budget to begin at 6:30 pm on October 16, 2012.
ORDINANCE 12-08
The City Council of the City of Royal City has adopted Ordinance 12-08 Extending a Moratorium on the Establishment of Medical Marijuana Collective Gardens, Defining “Medical Marijuana Collective Gardens”
SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Estate of LARRY W. HALL, SR., Deceased.
ORDINANCE 12-07
The City Council of the City of Royal City has adopted Ordinance 12-07 Amending the 2012 Budget for the City of Royal City as Adopted by Ordinance 11-10 and Amended by Ordinance 12-06.
LEGAL NOTICE
The City Council of the City of Royal City has set a Budget Workshop to plan and discuss revenue and expenditures for the 2013 Annual Budget to begin at 6:30 pm on October 16, 2012.
ORDINANCE 12-08
The City Council of the City of Royal City has adopted Ordinance 12-08 Extending a Moratorium on the Establishment of Medical Marijuana Collective Gardens, Defining “Medical Marijuana Collective Gardens”
Gary Mann
Boys and Girls Club auction sports 'Clue' theme
MOSES LAKE - It was Mrs. Peacock. In the study. With a lead pipe.
Royal volleyball falls in three twice
ROYAL CITY - It was a tough week last week Royal High School volleyball. Warden took a SCAC East match in three games, and Ritzville took a three-game non-league contest.
Chiefs volleyball beats Grizzlies
Win in three sets
MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake volleyball team is having one of its most successful seasons in recent memory as the Chiefs chalked up their fifth league win Thursday.
Top ranked Huskies shut out Ellensburg
Remain unbeaten
OTHELLO - Josiah Petersen rushed for 83 yards and scored two touchdowns to help lead No. 1 ranked Othello to a 34-0 home win over Ellensburg Friday.
Into the maze
QUINCY - The pumpkins are one of the first items drivers will notice when they are approaching the Quincy Valley Lions' pumpkin patch and harvest maze.
Ritzville auction funds relief programs
RITZVILLE - Hundreds of area residents traveled to rural Ritzville for the Mennonite Country Auction Saturday.
Columbia Basin Skills center to open summer 2014
MOSES LAKE - The construction contract for the Columbia Basin Skills Center should be awarded around Thanksgiving, with the building ready for summer school classes in 2014. District Superintendent Michelle Price and project consultant John Aultman gave an update on the progress at the Grant County Economic Development Council luncheon Thursday.
Royal Golf Courseto host Harvest Open
ROYAL CITY – The annual Harvest Open Golf Tournament will be held on Saturday, Oct. 13, at the Royal Golf Course.
Moses Lake suffers last second road loss to Sunnyside
Falls to 3-2
SUNNYSIDE - Moses Lake hit the road Friday night looking to get back on track with a win against the Grizzlies after dropping a home game to Eastmont last week.
Woman sentenced for stabbing neighbor
EPHRATA - A Moses Lake woman, accused of stabbing a neighbor through an open window, was sentenced to 80 days in jail.
Monday, October 8
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
In the Matter of the Estate Of SIDNEY E. BAUGHMAN, Deceased.
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE
Abbreviated Legal: Lot 2, Lafaun Short Plat, Grant County, WA
Free BBCC class teaches aircraft maintenance
MOSES LAKE - Big Bend Community College offers a free three-week class for people who might be interested in an aviation mechanics career starting Oct. 26. Space is limited, so interested people should apply as soon as possible, said organizer Rebecca Milligan.
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY
In re the Estate of LESTER R. RATAEZYK, Deceased.
NOTICE
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife intends to rehabilitate Burke Lake in Grant County during the week of October 22nd through 27th, 2012.
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Perfect Royal rolls again, tramples River View, 39-7
ROYAL CITY - Mixing brute force and finesse, Royal High School crushed River View on Friday night, 39-7, in what was expected to be a shootout of 1A football unbeatens.
Grant PUD plans Archaeology Days
BEVERLY - In recognition of archaeology month, Grant PUD and the Wanapum Heritage Center invite members of the public to Archaeology Days 2012 on Oct. 10-11.
Wahluke ladies stop Kittitas in Volleyball
MATTAWA - It took five tough games, but Wahluke High School upended class 2B power Kittitas in volleyball last week.
Water treatment odor discussed in Warden
WARDEN - Odors associated with the treatment of industrial wastewater in Warden could have an effect on how visitors and citizens alike see the town.
Wolf attacks rise to 15 in eastern Washington
COULEE CITY – Ranchers in northern Washington, from the Cascades to the Idaho border are suffering an increase in wolf attacks.
The Fishin' Magician: Steelhead Season 2012
This year's steelhead season should open sometime the second week of the month to the middle of the month, according to Jeff Korth, Fish Manager for the Department of Fish and Wildlife in Region 2. We have seen the fish counts over Priest Rapids Dam pass the 15,000 fish mark already and there are more on the way. This should make for a good season.
Wahluke falls to Warden, 13-11, in field goal fest
MATTAWA - It was field goal night at Warden, and the last one, by the Cougars' Orlando Alba nipped Wahluke in South Central A Conference East high school football, 13-11
Sunday, October 7
North Stratford Mini Mart unveils touchscreen soda fountain
MOSES LAKE - Have you ever had an orange-flavored Coke? How about a diet vanilla root beer, or a peach-infused sparkling water?
Royal School District reviews state testing results
ROYAL CITY - Royal School District officials are elated with the positive news from the latest round of state-mandated student testing, but they are not ignoring the negative.
Wolf attacks rise to 15 in Eastern Washington
COULEE CITY - Ranchers in northern Washington, from the Cascades to the Idaho border are suffering an increase in wolf attacks.
Tough season so far for Royal girls soccer team
ROYAL CITY - Judging by results so far, this may be a difficult year for Royal High School girls soccer.
Eagles beat Raiders
SOAP LAKE - Deonne Ramm had 12 kills, Nellie Korneychuk added seven kills and nine aces, and Evie Valovinos finished with seven kills to lead the Eagles to a home win over Raiders Tuesday. The win over Lake Roosevelt improves Soap Lake to 6-2 on the season.
Man's shooting death may have been suicide
WARDEN – Grant County Detectives have beeb investigating the shooting death of a man in Warden who may have committed suicide. ?
Historical Society meeting to feature Jensen history
EPHRATA – The history of the long-time Grant County family of Otto Jensen will be told by Otto Jensen at the heritage portion of the Grant County Historical Society meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 9.
Saturday, October 6
Emma arrives from Sweden, meets Ben in Coulee Country
After the wedding, a shivaree began the life of Emma and Ben Lane. Say, any interesting shivaree stories out there? Read on.
Royal plans new bond election
ROYAL CITY - If voters will go along early next year, the Royal School District will be able to add $14.25 million in construction with the sale of $8.75 million in bonds.
She was first class at customer service
First thing Pat said from the living room as I walked in the house was: “Chase sent you an email you'd better look at.”
Man's shooting death may have been suicide
WARDEN - Grant County Detectives are investigating the shooting death of a man in Warden who may have committed suicide.
PUD offices closed Monday
EPHRATA – Grant PUD’s offices in Moses Lake, Ephrata, Quincy, Royal City and Grand Coulee will be closed Monday, Oct. 8, for training, according to the PUD's Chuck Allen.
Hunting season will not close for fires
A check of the weather website shows no rain is forecast for the next week or so. This is good news for hay farmers with alfalfa on the ground, but hunters want rain.
James W. Hartman
James W. Hartman, age 70, was born in Portland, Ore. On June 30, 1942, and died September 11, 2012.
$15 million of marijuana removed
EPHRATA - Using conservative standards for plant production and pricing, the Grant County Sheriff's Office reports the destruction of $15 million worth of marijuana in the county this year.
Lorena Harless-Jenkins
Lorena Harless-Jenkins passed away at the Columbia Basin Hospital, Ephrata on Oct. 3, 2012 at the age of 94. Born in Watts, Oklahoma, on February 13, 1918, she had 5 siblings. Her maternal Grandfather, William Hallmark was sheriff of Cherokee County, Oklahoma for over a decade. Lorena lived in Richmond, VA, West Plains, Missouri, and Wenatchee, WA and moved to Soap Lake, in 1993. Lorena was an excellent cook and waitress in numerous restaurants. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harvey Carlos "Jack" Jenkins, who passed on March 5, 2000. He was born in Hot Springs, Arkansas on June 30, 1927, and was a WW2 Naval Veteran.
Fresh News From MarDon
Fall patterns have reached the Potholes Recreation Area. On October 3, 2012 our night time low temperatures have been hovering around 40 degrees. With cooling water a new level of catching action has started. Casting or trolling crank baits has been producing good action for fishers.
Friday, October 5
7th Shellfish Fest set for White Heron
TRININDAD - The 7th annual Shellfish Festival will take place at White Heron Cellars on Saturday, Oct. 6, from 1-6 p.m.
NOTICE OF ROAD CONSTRUCTION
Central Washington Asphalt, Inc. will begin road construction of Dodson Road Overlay.
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE:
Petition to remove property from cemetery dedication of Pioneer Memorial Gardens (Case #12-2-01318-3).
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE
Commonly known as: 10875/10855 NW Rd E 9., Ephrata, WA 98823
BBCC volleyball drops match
Lose to CBC
PASCO - Big Bend Community College (BBCC) hit the pavement in search of a much needed road win Wednesday. But the Lady Hawks proved to be an unwelcome host as Columbia Basin Community College turned back the Lady Vikings in three sets (25-9, 25-23, 25-15).
NOTICE OF PRE-QUALIFYING FOR TRANSMISSION & DISTRIBUTION LINE AND SUBSTATION CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE
Application for Pre-Qualification of Contractors for electrical construction or improvement of an electrical facility (as described below):
LEGAL NOTICE
The Regular Board meeting of Grant County Fire District #11 will be held one week early, on Tuesday, October 9, 2012 at 12:01 p.m. at Fire Station #1 in Royal Camp, WA.
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE
Abbreviated Legal: Lt 4, Willow Crest Est Ph2 Amended
LEGAL NOTICE
A Public Hearing on the 2013 Calendar year Budget of Grant County Fire District #11 will be held on Tuesday, October 9, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. at Fire Station #1 in Royal Camp, WA.
Legislative candidates make political jabs
Editor’s note: A revised version of the story appears below, correcting a candidate question near the end of the article. The question should have been about the role partisanship plays in government, not bipartisanship. Another question about traffic cameras and Selmann's reply is now elaborated on.
Notice of Withdrawn Application & Hearing Cancellation
ROJECT: The applicant is seeking a Variance to the five (5) foot side setback requirement in the RVR 1 zone in order to construct a deck.
LEGAL NOTICE
A Public Hearing on the 2013 Calendar year Budget of Grant County Hospital District #7 will be held on Monday, October 8, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. at the Royal High School library in Royal City, WA.
Volunteers train to remove victims from vehicles
ROYAL CITY - Volunteers from Grant County Fire Districts Nos. 10 and 11 participated in several joint training sessions involving vehicle extrication recently at Vantage and Royal City.
Moses Lake talks car wash fundraisers
MOSES LAKE - A Moses Lake business owner primed the town's city council members recently for future discussion of fundraising car washes.
Reader encourages support for Baechler
Support Mary Baechler for the US House of Representatives. Mary Baechler believes in fair pay for a day's work; better schools and education support for our children; better and more affordable health care for ALL; better working conditions and more jobs with good wages; fair business regulations that promote good health and good wealth; clean air and water, less pollution and more environmental concern for climate and weather issues; more affordable college education and life-long training; fair trade laws to promote more business; fair and sustainable tax regulations for a healthy nation; equal rights for every person; a fair path to citizenship for all; and fair solutions and compromises to reach the best solutions to all problems.
Reader speaks out in defense of wolves
Dennis Clay is at it again. One week he and his friends are shooing elk herds off of ranchers' fields because they are so plentiful they are becoming almost a pest. The next week, wolves are decimating elk herds to the point of towns losing the economic boost of hunters. This is all just to stir up the angry mob to light the torches. Outdoor writers like Clay have to fall into line or be shunned.
Reader airs frustrations with Romney
I am increasingly frustrated with Mitt Romney, who has stated before "I am rich and don't apologize for it". Well Mitt, I don't want you to, but what I do ask is that you acknowledge that you wouldn't have made it in America, without the American people. You were fortunate enough to be born in a country where upward mobility is possible, just ask Barack Obama. You need to stand up and admit that it is not fair to ask the middle class to be saddled anymore with an unfair amount of taxes. I want Mitt to admit that in our great country, we all should pay our fair share. That, my friends, is called patriotism, a word that the Teapublicans love to throw around, as long as it doesn't cost their loved and adored rich folk any money. Yeah, it's quite the patriotic thing to do, hiding money in offshore accounts, to skirt the IRS and not pay your fair share. Yeah, you really represent my interests. Mitt for President is not going to happen...Thank God.
CBSS turns back Easton
Win in three sets
MOSES LAKE - Crystal Lloyd had four kills and one ace, Amber Lloyd added three kills and an ace and Taylor Baskin finished with two kills and two aces to help leap the Phoenix to a three set (25-9, 25-16, 25-12) win over the Jaguars Tuesday.
Warden soccer blanks Wahluke
Win 3-0
MATTAWA - Brylee Whitney scored two goals and Jennifer Mendoza added another as the Cougars shut out the Warriors 3-0 Tuesday. Whitney scored her first goal in the 50th minute of action to put Warden up 1-0. Mendoza made it 2-0 at the 52-minute mark. Whitney's second goal came at the 66th minute of play.
Gunshot detection active in Quincy
QUINCY - A system aimed at finding gunshots in Quincy, which aren't reported, is active.
Quincy man airlifted to Wenatchee hospital
EPHRATA - A two-vehicle wreck sent a Quincy man to Central Washington Hospital in Wenatchee this week.
Finding the right fit for emergency management
EDITORIAL
Grant County Emergency Management's Office moved locations three times in the past four years. Its fourth move is planned for Oct. 29 from its Wheeler Road office to the former Grant County Fairgrounds Office. Space is needed to accommodate a new district court judge.
Reader responds to Candidates' Forum
At the Moses Lake Candidates' Forum both candidates for State Representative spoke. Matt Manweller's presentation was smooth, well-spoken, a long-time school teacher, turned lobbyist in Olympia. He believes in everything smaller: less government in everything; a right-to-work state for less wages; less regulation of clean water, air, etc. from the EPA; less safety rules in the workplace and less business regulation of all kinds; and repeal of the Affordable Care Act. He is most concerned about spending cuts and taxes.
Goodbye Food Pavilion, hello Ross
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The Fishin' Magician: Up and down the Columbia River
If you haven't been down to White Bluffs, the Hanford Reach or Wanapum better make plans. Fishing for fall kings is in full swing on the stretch of the Columbia River. I spent a morning there last week with my buddy Shane Magnuson, of Upper Columbia Guide Service. He had two clients that were willing to have me tag along with my video camera. We fished for about three hours and had only one fish in the boat by the time I had to leave for a meeting in Moses Lake.
Reader addresses Middle East crisis
My mother said, "It takes two to fight." She didn't understand it takes only one bully to start a fight, or just kill another person. A bully lacks the moral obligation to treat other people with respect.
Grant County PUD plans two Archaeology Days
BEVERLY - In recognition of archaeology month, Grant PUD and the Wanapum Heritage Center invite members of the public to Archaeology Days 2012 on Oct. 10-11.
Master hunters assist orchardists in controlling elk
This is the first of a two-part series about controlling problem game animals on agricultural lands.
CBHA offers $5 flu shots in Mattawa
OTHELLO - The Columbia Basin Health Association will offer $5 adult flu shots from Oct. 1-Nov. 30, or while supplies last.
Thursday, October 4
Dorn Keil
In Re the Estate of: DORN C. KEIL, Deceased.
NOTICE OF ROAD CONSTRUCTION
Central Washington Asphalt, Inc. will begin road construction of Dodson Road Overlay. Said construction will begin approximately on 10/08/2012 and end approximately 11/2/2012.
PORT OF MOSES LAKE
The Port of Moses Lake will be holding a Budget Retreat on Thursday, October 4, 2012, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and on Friday, October 5, 2012 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. PST
LEGAL NOTICE
Surplus buildings for sale at the Port of Moses Lake: You disassemble and remove.
INVITATION TO BID
Sealed bids will be received by the City of Kahlotus, at City Hall, E. 130 Weston Street, Kahlotus, Washington until 11:00 a.m., on October 17, 2012, for Downtown Sidewalk Project and will then and there be opened and publicly read for the construction of the improvements.
LEGAL NOTICE
The Othello School District is asking for RFP's to provide Professional Development to improve the educational success of English language learners through teacher training in research-based approaches from October 1, 2012 to June 28, 2013.
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 October 25, 2012 for Distribution Line Construction (Dock Crews) in 2013 & 2014 as more fully described in Contract Documents 130-3518H.
Agnes Steeves
In the Matter of the Estate: AGNES FRANCES STEEVES, Deceased.
Notice of Trustee's Sale
Abbreviated Legal: Lot 97, Chapel Hill Phase 1
Fall Hiring Event scheduled for Oct. 17
Event attracts 23 permanent, seasonal employers
MOSES LAKE - Job seekers will have the chance to talk to prospective employers at the Fall Hiring Event from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Oct. 17, at Big Bend Community College. Booths will be set up in the ATEC building, 7662 Chanute St. NE.
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LOT 35, LOVIISA FARMS PHASE 1, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME "D" OF PLATS, PAGE 227, RECORDS OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, WASHINGTON. Tax Parcel No: 118-060-058, commonly known as 4704 BELGIAN LANE, PASCO, WA.
Moses Lake man identified in Stratford Road collision
MOSES LAKE — The Grant County Coroner's Office released the name of the man killed on Stratford Road yesterday.
Demonstrating his wares
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Quincy man wins Teacher of the Year award
QUINCY - Agriculture teacher Mike Wallace circled the room as the sophomores worked, serving as the sounding board for the various ideas flung his way.
Chiefs volleyball on a roll
Turn back Davis in three sets
MOSES LAKE - Sadie Nielsen had 17 kills, Kenzie Fancher dished out 26 assists, and libero Taylor Sonnenberg finished with 13 digs to help lead Moses Lake to a three set (25-11, 25-17, 25-14) home win over the Pirates last night.
Jerry, Kathleen Mason to celebrate 50 years
ROYAL CITY - Jerry and Kathleen Mason of Royal City will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday, Oct. 13, continuing a romance that was kindled at Jerry's worksite when Kathleen was just 13.
Gary Clitherall Carter
Gary Clitherall Carter, age 70, of Royal City Washington, passed away September 16, 2012.
Ralph J. Johnson
Ralph J. Johnson, 76, a lifelong resident of Ephrata, Washington, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 18, 2012 at Central Washington Hospital in Wenatchee, Washington.
Another transplant set for Michelle Wallace
SEATTLE - Michelle Wallace, who recently moved from Royal City to western Washington to live nearer to her doctors, has been scheduled for another transplant of lymphocytes.
MLCA volleyball beats Easton
Remain undefeated
MOSES LAKE - Anna Yarbro had seven aces and Rachel Verhage added six to the team total of 28 as the Moses Lake Christian Academy (MLCA) Lions turned back Easton in three sets (25-9, 25-18, 25-17) Monday.
Jamie Wise turns in his resignation
Chiefs in search of new coach
MOSES LAKE - Head wrestling coach Jamie Wise has resigned.
Royal R. Rauter
Royal R. Rauter, 103, passed away on Monday, October 1, 2012. He was born December 17, 1908 in Warden, WA, to Gottleib and Salome (Schutz) Rauter.
Othello Main Street estimated to cost $2.2 million
OTHELLO - A plan to place new light poles, planters and trees along Othello's Main Street is estimated to cost $2.2 million.
Legislative candidates to debate on Thursday
MOSES LAKE - Legislative candidates Matt Manweller and Kaj Selmann will face off for the second time this week at 11:30 a.m. Thursday in a full-fledged debate.
MLIRD to operate dredge
MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District recently started running its hydraulic dredge and officials say progress is being made on the district's efforts to remove excess sediment from the lake.
Garth Bernard Lybbert
Garth Bernard Lybbert, 85, passed peacefully on September 28, 2012 at his home in Hayden, ID.
Wednesday, October 3
PORT OF MOSES LAKE
The Port of Moses Lake will be holding a Budget Retreat on Thursday, October 4, 2012, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and on Friday, October 5, 2012 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. PST
NOTICE OF ROAD CONSTRUCTION
Central Washington Asphalt, Inc. will begin road construction of Dodson Road Overlay. Said construction will begin approximately on 10/08/2012 and end approximately 11/2/2012.
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Sealed bids will be received by the Public Utility District No. 2 of Grant County at 15655 Wanapum Village Lane SW, Beverly, Washington until 2:30 P.M., on October 31, 2012 for Contract Supply and Servicing Portable Toilet Facilities as more fully described in Contract Documents 430-3508.
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY
In the Welfare of: MEGHAN H.P. ANDERSON
Royal rolls again, tramples River View, 39-7
Remain unbeaten
ROYAL CITY - Mixing brute force and finesse, Royal High School crushed River View on Friday night, 39-7, in what was expected to be shootout of 1A football unbeaten.
Commissioner candidates talk plans
MOSES LAKE - Candidates for Grant County commissioner presented their views on economic and social issues facing the county during a public candidate's forum held Monday night at the Moses Lake Museum and Art Center.
Central Washington sub vets win national honor
ELLENSBURG – The U.S. Submarine Veterans of Central Washington, with members in Quincy, George and Ephrata, has won the Golden Anchor Award, given by the national office of U.S. Submarine Veterans
Broncos defeat Chargers
Win by 27 points
SPRINGDALE -Cort Ruzicka rushed for 195 yards on nine carries and two touchdowns, and quarterback Dylan Hartz carried the rock twice for 101 yards as Ritzville raced past the Chargers for a 40-13 league road win Friday.
Warden volleyball turns back Royal
Win in three sets
ROYAL - Iris Rodriguez had 20 kills, and 10 digs, Aaliyah Enriguez added 10 kills, and Narcy Guerra finished 23-for-23 from the serve line with three aces and had 13 digs to lead the Cougars to a three set (25-18, 25-10, 25-12) league win over the Knights Sept. 27.
Local crews fights fires by air
MOSES LAKE - An increase of fire activity in Central Washington has led to a similar increase in local fire fighting efforts.
Othello hires new finance director
Former state auditor takes spot
OTHELLO - Othello hired a former assistant state auditor to work as its new finance director.
Othello progresses with new well
OTHELLO - Othello's new well could cost up to $770,000 depending on where usable water is found.
Manweller, Selmann face off
MOSES LAKE - For the most part, Matt Manweller and Kaj Selmann agree on the major issues facing the 13th district and the state legislature.
The Fishin' Magician: Fishing near Leavenworth
Isn't this fall weather something else? Everywhere I go it has been warm and sunny. The windy days just clear out the valleys and I must say that here in Leavenworth we've had great clear days most of the time. If you're like me, you're looking for a good place to catch perch and it doesn't matter what time of year. Well, there are a couple of places worth the trip right now.
Outsourcing may be the unintended consequence of Obamacare
GUEST EDITORIAL
When the so-called Affordable Care Act was signed into law, President Obama promised that health care would be affordable and repeatedly assured Americans that if they liked their health plan and their doctor, they could keep them.
She was first class at customer service
EDITORIAL
First thing Pat said from the living room as I walked in the house was: "Chase sent you an e-mail you'd better look at."
PUD spokeswoman dedicates 36 years to work
MOSES LAKE - Grant County PUD public affairs officer Rita Bjork is retiring from the agency after 36 years of service.
Jacks thump Pioneers
Shut out Omak
QUINCY - The Quincy offense ground out 318 rushing yards on 49 attempts, while the Jacks defense held Omak to 126 total yards in a lopsided 45-0 home win Friday.
Tuesday, October 2
Lakeshore Inn Resort
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY
TO: SHARA CLARKE; and anyone claiming a parental interest;
MLIRD
The Secretary has completed the assessment roll and delivered it to the Board.
Request for Bids
The Housing Authority of Grant County is requesting sealed bids for installing a new sewer line service for a single family dwelling located in the Larson Subdivision, Moses Lake, WA
LEGAL NOTICE
"A Public Hearing on the 2013 Calendar year Budget of Grant County Hospital District #7 will be held on Monday, October 8, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. at the Royal High School library in Royal City, WA. By order of Board of Commissioners, Grant County Hospital District #7."
LEGAL NOTICE
"The Regular Board meeting of Grant County Fire District #11 will be held one week early, on Tuesday, October 9, 2012 at 12:01 p.m. at Fire Station #1 in Royal Camp, WA. By order
SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Estate of LARRY W. HALL, SR., Deceased.
NOTICE OF DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE
2012 Comprehensive Plan Amendments - Land use designation changes, and updates of the Transportation and Capital Facilities Elements.
LEGAL NOTICE
"A Public Hearing on the 2013 Calendar year Budget of Grant County Fire District #11 will be held on Tuesday, October 9, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. at Fire Station #1 in Royal Camp, WA. By order of Board of Commissioners, Grant County Fire District #11."
Jamboree wheels through Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE - The long line of gleaming corvettes paused tenuously at the dirt road leading to Camas Cove Cellars at noon on Saturday. With each of the cars priced in the tens of thousands of dollars, the drivers' apprehension was little surprise. But slowly, cautiously the line edged forward into the winery to begin the first "Corvettes 'n' Wine Jamboree."
Moses Lake drops game to Eastmont, 24-14
Fall to 3-1 in CBBN
MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake was looking to extend its winning streak to four games and remain undefeated in league play in the Columbia Basin Big Nine Conference (CBBN) Friday.
2 fires within 24 hours for Royal firefighters
ROYAL CITY - Firefighters from Royal Slope fire stations responded to a structure fire late Thursday night and another early Friday morning.
Skills center bids open in November
MOSES LAKE - A tentative date of Nov. 13 was set to open construction bids for the new Grant County Skills Center.
Chiefs swim team beats Eastmont
Win by 56 points
MOSES LAKE - The Chiefs defended their home waters with a stellar performance against the Wildcats Thursday as they raced past Eastmont for a league win.
Wahluke's Caro nails 40-yard field goal in loss
MATTAWA - Wahluke High School's chances for winning Friday night were stubbed by a key first-quarter injury, but there was reason to cheer in the 22-3 loss to highly favored Kiona-Benton.
Warden gets first league win
Beat Wahluke
WARDEN - Osvaldo Alba ran for 192 yards on 25 carries, and Orlando Alba booted field goals from 35 and 46 yards to lead the Warden Cougars to a much needed 13-11 home league win over Wahluke Friday.
Warden artist turns art accident into triumph
Betty Johanson adapted her art to the situation
WARDEN - Think of being an artist, with a stoneware plaque that's one-fourth of a commissioned work that has to be finished and installed in about six weeks. It represents a summer's worth of thought and effort in design and execution.
Back to the '50s in Ritzville
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Pertussis up to 22 cases
for 2012 in Grant County
EPHRATA - The Grant County Health District has received one more reported of pertussis (whooping cough) case since last month, bringing the total to 22 confirmed cases for the year.
Pateros edges out Soap Lake Eagles
Win by 12
PATEROS - David Ordarchuk scored two touchdowns and Joe Cutshall threw for two and ran for another, but it wasn't enough to propel the Eagles to a road win over the Billy Goats Friday.
Emergency division moves to fairgrounds
EPHRATA - Grant County Emergency Management is moving to the fairgrounds to make room for a new district court judge.
Moses Lake woman injured on SR 17
MOSES LAKE - A 32-year-old Moses Lake woman was cited for DUI early Saturday morning after she injured another woman on state Route 17 north of Moses Lake.
Monday, October 1
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Sealed bids will be received by the Public Utility District No. 2 of Grant County, Washington at 15655 Wanapum Village Lane SW, Beverly, WA 99321 until 2:30pm on October 11, 2012 for Supplying Shell T68 Turbine Oil more fully described in Contract Documents 370-3534.
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY
In re the Estate of LESTER R. RATAEZYK, Deceased.
Public Notice
Project: Culvert replacement on County Road 42 NE, 1/4 of a mile West of County Road P NE.
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE
Abbreviated Legal: LT 2 BLK 5 Wickwire Add.
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE
Abbreviated Legal: PTN LT 26 & LT 27 BLK 11 REPLAT OF GRANDVIEW HTS.
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
In the Matter of the Estate Of SIDNEY E. BAUGHMAN, Deceased.
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE
Abbreviated Legal: Lt 20, Blk 1, Baron Est #1, Grant County, WA
Wildfire ash falls on Crescent Bar
CRESCENT BAR – Crescent Bar may not have burned, but it got its share of smoke and ash from the reported 100 or so wildfires in central Washington the past couple of weeks.
Moses Lake crew fights fires by air
Area wildfires cause surge in retardant use
MOSES LAKE - An increase of fire activity in Central Washington has led to a similar increase in local fire fighting efforts.
Two Royal girls enjoy UW educational camp
ROYAL CITY - Two Royal Middle School students had the time of their young lives this summer when they attended a University of Washington educational camp.
License fees increase on Monday
Increases include renewals, license plates
OLYMPIA - Driver's licenses start costing more on Monday.
Election set for Quincy irrigators in December
QUINCY - The annual election of the Quincy-Columbia Basin Irrigation District will be held on Tuesday, December 11.
Are you in favor of Initiative to the Legislature 502?
SUNY Brockport Student Slain; Boyfriend Charged
Teen Subject of Apparent School Prank Shines
Today in History for Monday, October 1st
Royal girls fall twice in SCAC volleyball
ROYAL CITY - Royal High learned last week that the historically toughest teams in South Central A Conference East volleyball remain the same.
2 Dead, 1 Wounded After Shooting at Fla. VFW
The Fishin' Magician: Steelhead season seminar
October is here and that means that we are closer to the opening of steelhead season here in our region. Over 15,000 steelhead have passed over Priest Rapids Dam, and they are all headed for the Wenatchee, Entiat, Okanogan, Methow and Similkameen rivers, as well as the main stem Columbia.
