Tuesday, April 30
LEGAL NOTICE
Royal School District Board of Directors
GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Grant County is soliciting developmental disabilities Employment and Day Program service providers to be added to the list of Grant County Developmental Disabilities Qualified Provider list.
PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE
The City Council of the City of Royal City has set an Information Meeting on May 7, 2013, at 7:00 pm, at City Hall, 445 Camelia St, NE, Royal City, to receive comments concerning a proposed rental inspection ordinance and receive public input from tenants, landlords, property owners, and residents. This ordinance requires all landlords to obtain a business license and have rental properties inspected for code compliance as a condition of maintaining the license. The public is invited and encouraged to attend.
PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE
The City Council of the City of Royal City has set an Information Meeting on May 7, 2013, at 7:00 pm, at City Hall, 445 Camelia St, NE, Royal City, to receive comments concerning a proposed rental inspection ordinance and receive public input from tenants, landlords, property owners, and residents.
Shrine Circus dazzles Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE - Death-defying aerial stunts and dangerous animals were commonplace this weekend as the El-Katif Shrine Circus stopped in Moses Lake.
Basin woman undergoes surgery in Pennsylvania
Financial help needed for slow trip home, recovery
ROYAL CITY – Royal High School 2004 graduate Flannery Edwards, daughter of Ephrata resident Marge Edwards, recently underwent surgery in Pennsylvania for a brain tumor and is in dire need of financial help to get home to recuperation.
ML school board sets crowding work session
MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake School Board members will meet May 11 to talk over the recommendations given by district officials to address secondary school overcrowding.
Darwin Dale (Budd) Westphalen
Darwin Dale (Budd) Westphalen, 82 passed away Friday April 19, 2013. Memorial Services will be held at 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 1, 2013 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, Moses Lake.
Drones may be tested at Grant County Airport
MOSES LAKE - With one of the largest airfields in the U.S., Grant County International Airport in Moses Lake is being considered as a site for testing drones, or unmanned aircraft systems.
Oduduwa of Oregon excites Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE - Song and dance filled the room as the Oduduwa of Oregon Nigerian musical troupe entertained guests of "A Night to Remember" Saturday.
CBHA doctors advise protective eye wear
MATTAWA - The American Academy of Ophthalmology is recognizing April as Sports Eye Safety Awareness Month, and Columbia Basin Health Association is supporting that effort.
Three golfers score personal bests
MATTAWA - It was a good day for improvement for Wahluke High School in golf matches with LaSalle and Highland last week.
Chiefs split with Wildcats
Improve to 10-2
MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake High School baseball picked up a crucial win in doubleheader action at home against Eastmont Friday.
Moses Lake softball sweeps Eastmont
Wenatchee next
EAST WENATCHEE - The Chiefs (8-1) strolled into Wildcat country for doubleheader action Friday looking to earn a split at the very least, and knock Eastmont (8-2) from the undefeated ranks and stay within reach of first place in the Big 9 standings.
Rodney "Rod" Frank Butler
Rodney "Rod" Frank Butler, 77, passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at the Veterans Administration Community Living facility in Spokane, Washington. Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, April 30 at 2:00 p.m. at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Warden, Washington. Immediately following, family and friends will gather at the Best Western Lake Front Hotel in Moses Lake. Please sign the online guestbook or leave a note for the family at www.kayserschapel.com. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel & Crematory, Moses Lake.
2 arrested for drugs, kids in protective custody
QUINCY - Two people were arrested and four children placed in protective custody after Grant County's Interagency Narcotics Enforcement Team (INET) busted a marijuana growing operation in Quincy.
Moses Lake student experiences Legislature
OLYMPIA - A Moses Lake High School student just spend a week in Olympia, gaining first-hand experience of the state Legislature.
Boys soccer drops two games
Host Eastmont Tuesday
MOSES LAKE - Back-to-back losses to the Panthers and Pirates have dropped the Chiefs into third place in the Columbia Basin Big Nine standings with a 4-4 record.
Vets advisory sets meeting
EPHRATA - The Grant County Veteran’s Advisory Board will hold a meeting on May 9 at 4 p.m. in the Grant County Commissioner’s Board Room at the Grant County Courthouse in Ephrata.
Monday, April 29
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE
Abbreviated Legal: LT 14 BLK 6A SUNLAND EST DIV 2., GRANT CO., WA
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE
Abbreviated Legal: PTN LTS 1-3 BLK 6 JOHANSON ROGERS 2ND ADD.
LEGAL NOTICE
The Grant County Board of Health will hold a public hearing in the Public Works meeting room at 124 Enterprise St. SE in Ephrata on Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at 7:00 p.m.
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE
Abbreviated Legal: Lot 21, Hall-Weber Addition
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE
Abbreviated Legal: LT 5 BENSON SP.
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE
Abbreviated Legal: Lot 11, Blk 13 Ephrata Hts 1st Add.
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE
Abbreviated Legal: LT 9 BLK 2 DAILEY ADD., Grant Co., WA
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE
Abbreviated Legal: Lot 394 Larson Subdivision
Chiefs perform well at Davis
Back in action Saturday
YAKIMA - Moses Lake track and field turned in some outstanding performances at the Big 9 dual meet with Wenatchee and the Pirates at Davis High School Wednesday.
Aerospace industry growing
MOSES LAKE - While Grant County has established a strong agricultural industry over the years, the expansion of Everett-based Aviation Technical Services to Moses Lake signals the growth of another emerging industry.
Woody's Drive-In celebrates 30 years
MOSES LAKE - Since 1983, many Basin residents have turned to Woody's Drive-In in Moses Lake to satisfy cravings for burgers and shakes.
Ephrata still allows dogs in park
EPHRATA - Ephrata will continue to allow pets in Sun Basin Plaza after a proposed ordinance change was rejected by the city council at its last meeting.
Quincy man allegedly leads police on high-speed chase
EPHRATA - A Quincy man reportedly led police on a high speed chase throughout Quincy and onto state Highway 28.
Horse park authority expanded by Newbry, Warnick, Manweller bill
OLYMPIA – A bill supported by 13th District lawmakers to expand the membership of the Horse Park Authority near Cle Elum has been signed into law.
Royal girls split softball games
ROYAL CITY - The Royal girls defeated River View, 8-7, in the second game Saturday to split a South Central A Conference East softball doubleheader.
FERC approves Grant PUD's Shoreline Management Plan
Crescent Bar islanders would have to vacate
EPHRATA – The Grant County Public Utility District received “good news,” it said, from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) on April 18.
Sunday, April 28
Two injured in 2-car collision
OTHELLO – Two men from Othello were injured on April 22 when one of them drove his car into the pathway of the other near here, the Washington State Patrol reports.
Visit the Moses Lake Dutch Bros., help the Muscular Dystrophy Association
MOSES LAKE - Basin coffee drinkers can help Dutch Bros. Coffee raise funds for the Muscular Dystrophy Association by visiting the drive-thru stand May 3.
Edward Jones investment firm opens fourth Moses Lake office
MOSES LAKE - Investment firm Edward Jones is increasing its presence in the Columbia Basin with the recent addition of a fourth branch in Moses Lake at 321. S. Beech St., Suite I.
Double defeat ends Royal's hopes
ROYAL CITY - Royal High traveled to River View Saturday with the hope of sweeping the Panthers and securing a baseball playoff spot, but things did not go as planned.
Court dismisses retaliation claim against Evans Fruit, ex-foreman
SPOKANE – The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington has entered a summary judgment in favor of Evans Fruit and one of its former foremen in a case of retaliation, according to the company's legal representation, Stokes Lawrence.
Moses Lake to host bass fishing championship
MOSES LAKE - Cascade Marina in Moses Lake will be the site of the second annual FLW Outdoors and Bass Federation Washington State High School Team Bass Fishing Championship May 11.
Saturday, April 27
Man cited for sinking boat in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE - The operator of a boat that capsized in Moses Lake was found to be drinking at the time of the incident, but was later found to be under the legal limit for alcohol during a breath test.
Ephrata principal comes full circle
Jill Palmquist ends education career in building where she went to school
EPHRATA - Jill Palmquist said she made a deal with her dad Ken Palmquist a few years ago, agreeing to wrap up her education career by her mid-50s. They jokingly agreed, shook hands on it and everything. And when he died a month later, Palmquist said it became important to honor that deal, in part as a way to honor him.
Fresh News From MarDon
The 34th Potholes Open Bass Fishing Tournament, organized by the Moses Lake Bass Club, was very tough fishing this year. Surface water temperatures were as low as 44 degrees and up to 54 degrees in some places. The water temp's combined with high winds made catching bass very challenging.
Mel Clink
Mel was born in Spokane, Washington on March 20, 1944. A lifelong resident of Moses Lake passed away surrounded by family on Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at Columbia Crest Care & Rehabilitation Center from Parkinson's disease complicated by pneumonia. Services will be held at 2 pm, Monday, April 29th, 2013 at Kayser's Chapel in Moses Lake. Burial will follow at Guarding Angels Cemetery, 2595 Rd. L NE, Moses Lake, WA. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel & Crematory.
Last day today for bond election
ROYAL CITY - After the narrowest of losses in February, the Royal School District is running a new school construction bond election, and the final day for ballots is today.
Some things just tug at your heartstrings
Reading the information that Susan Piercy sent me Sunday regarding Flannery Edwards's plight (story in local news) brought tears to my eyes.
Cheney crime lab investigated
CHENEY – The Washington State Patrol is investigating allegations that the former manager of the State Crime Lab in Cheney mishandled case files and claimed to have completed laboratory case work that was not actually done.
Last chance: Daedalian Scholarship deadline April 30
Yes, the deadline is near, but if you hurry, there is time.
Lowland lakes opener is tomorrow
This is it, the big fishing opener. Years ago, before there were three fishing openers, the April opener was the largest outdoor sporting event in the spring. Perhaps it still is. It certainly is the largest fishing event of the year.
Friday, April 26
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE
Abbreviated Legal: Lot 2, Lakeview Crest SP#2 Amended
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 May 10, 2013 for Tree Trimming and Tree Removal Services from August 2013 to July 2015 as more fully described in Contract Documents 130-3627.
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY
TO: UNKNOWN FATHER and anyone claiming a paternal interest.
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 May 7, 2013 for Refurbishment of Wanapum Dam Disconnect Switches as more fully described in Contract Documents 330-3623.
NOTICE: ANNOUNCEMENT OF AVAILABILITY OF DRAFT PERMIT
NFF has applied for renewal of its State Waste Discharge Permit in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 90.48 Revised Code of Washington (RCW) and Chapter 173-216 Washington Administrative Code (WAC).
Ordinance No. 2680
An ordinance amending Chapter 3.62 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled “Utility System Development Charges”
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
Sealed bids, plainly marked “BID FOR R-NE Road, CRP 12-07”, will be received by Grant County at the Office of the Board of County Commissioners located in the County Courthouse, P.O. Box 37, 35 C Street NW – Room 207, Ephrata, WA, 98823, until 1:30 P.M., Tuesday, April 30, 2013 and will then and there be opened and publicly read for the construction of the improvements.
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AN OPEN RECORD PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD May 13, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. in the Grant County Commissioners Hearing Room, Courthouse, Ephrata, WA to consider the adoption of a Development Agreement by and between Grant County and Legacy Development Company, LLC, for the Legacy Resort at Frenchman Hills (f/k/a Potholes Golf and RV Resort), pursuant to RCW 36.70B.170.
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE
Lot 5, block 1, johnson's 4th addition to quincy, according to the plat thereof recorded in volume 3 of plats, page 2, records of Grant county, Washington, except the south 10 feet thereof. Commonly known as: 514 G Street Se Quincy Wa 98848
Drones could be tested at Moses Lake, Wash.
SEATTLE (AP) — The airport at Moses Lake could be one of six places in the nation where drones are tested for commercial uses approved by the Federal Aviation Administration.
Soap Lake resident joins national contest
SOAP LAKE - Soap Lake resident Tami Lee Deines is hoping to put Grant County on the map by running in a contest to become Wrangler Western's 2013 Ultimate Cowgirl.
Moses Lake man charged with assault, illegal firearm
EPHRATA - A Moses Lake man is accused of assaulting and threatening to kill his girlfriend.
Kara Garbe
Kara Garbe, 33, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, April 21, 2013 in Moses Lake. She was a beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and teacher. Born in Wenatchee and raised in Moses Lake, Kara's two passions were teaching and raising dogs. She taught at Garden Heights, Chief Moses, and recently the online program through the Moses Lake School District. Kara cherished her students and the time she was able to spend with them. She loved teaching and always encouraged her students to do their best and to work hard to achieve their dreams. Kara loved her dogs and took great pride in breeding dogs and finding them loving homes. She bred one litter of dachshunds from her dog Abbey, and then several litters of golden retrievers. Her golden retrievers Kenya, Kona, and Sage brought her great joy and comfort. Following graduation from Moses Lake High School in 1997, Kara received her Associates degree from Big Bend Community College and then graduated from Whitworth College in 2001 with a Bachelors in education. She completed her Masters Degree in education from Eastern Washington University. Kara is survived by her parents Kerry and Barbara Garbe of Moses Lake; her sister Danielle Garbe of Beirut, Lebanon; her brother and sister-in-law Brandon and Amy Garbe, and their daughter Ava - Kara's, beloved niece - of Moses Lake. She also leaves behind a loving extended family, her grandmother Shirley Wagner, and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Her family will always have her in their hearts and will always remember her laughter, beautiful smile, and kindness towards others. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Ruben and P. Jeanne Garbe and Ray Wagner, and by her uncle and aunt Charles and Melissa Wagner. The Garbe family is grateful to the community for all the love and support shown to Kara during her long battle with lupus and wants to especially thank the Moses Lake School District, Dr. Kearns and his nurse Liz, Dr. Byrd, and Dr. Barber all gave excellent medical care, and their compassion eased Kara's suffering.
Felony DUI suspect allowed to drive
EPHRATA - A Quincy man, who was charged with felony DUI, is allowed to drive after being released from Grant County Jail on a $50,000 bond.
State agencies required to list fees online
OLYMPIA - State agency fees will now be required to be listed online as part of a government transparency bill signed into law Wednesday.
MLIRD offers thanks for Kids' Fishing Day
MLIRD would like to thank the Columbia Basin Herald for helping to get the word out about our fourth annual Kids' Fishing Derby at Connelly Park (Airman's Beach). Having the registration form in the Grant County Journal helps kids in our community get registered for this great event.
Reader continues thoughts on vacant lots
My previous letter to the editor regarding vacant property apparently got read by more than one person. If I understand the Washington State Constitution correctly, Article VII, Section 1 - Taxation, puts all real estate into a single class. A special tax on vacant property would probably require an amendment to the State Constitution.
Sonico wants more time to vacate port facility
Building has structural issues
MOSES LAKE - Operations at Sonico Inc., could be interrupted if the aircraft maintenance company is still expected to vacate one of its buildings at the Grant County International Airport by July.
Issues and improvements in Warden
Crime has been an issue in Warden and still is. According to a recent city council meeting on April 23, Warden police will hire a new police officer in an effort to improve with more patrols.
J. Geneva Gauff
Geneva Gauff passed away April 6, 2013 surrounded by family and loved ones at the Moses Lake Senior Living. She was born January 23, 1925 in Whitewright, TX. She was the fifth of seven children born to Robert and Inis Hopper. She graduated from Lorenzo High School in 1941 in Lorenzo, TX. Geneva worked in Keyport Naval Torpedo Station-Machine Shop in Keyport, WA. from 1944-1945. She later went to Lee's Beauty shops in the Seattle area until she moved to Moses Lake and opened the House of Genii in 1955. Geneva loved spending time with her children at their cabin on the Entiat River, fishing, gardening, traveling, and visiting with her many clients and friends.
Royal drives toward playoff bye
ROYAL CITY - The Knights started their big push toward a bye round in the soccer playoffs with three key victories last week.
A step toward accountability
Sen. Mark Schoesler's bill requiring the state Office of Financial Management (OFM) to update its list of agency fees is the right step in the direction for improved government accountability.
Court dismisses retaliation claim
against Evans Fruit
SPOKANE - The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington has entered a summary judgment in favor of Evans Fruit and one of its former foremen in a case of retaliation, according to the company's legal representation, Stokes Lawrence.
Huskies lose match to Wildcats
Fall at home
OTHELLO - Cervanto Fuentes (Jonathan Lopez) broke a 1-1 tie at the 42nd minute of play, and Isaac Lopez put the nail in the coffin at the 69 minute mark to give Toppenish a 3-1 win on the road in Othello Tuesday.
Vets' advisory sets meeting
EPHRATA - The Grant County Veterans' Advisory Board will hold a meeting on May 9 at 4 p.m. in the Grant County Commissioners' Board Room at the Grant County Courthouse in Ephrata.
Columbia Basin surgeon to retire on July 1
For the past 19 years, it has been my great fortune to live in Wenatchee and to be part of the Wenatchee Valley Medical Center. We are all truly blessed to participate in such a great health care system.
Moses Lake tennis splits with Eastmont
Boys win, girls lose
MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake boys tennis avenged an early season road loss at Eastmont with a 4-3 win over the Wildcats at home Tuesday.
Chiefs drop first league game
Lose to Eastmont
EAST WENATCHEE - The Chiefs nine game win streak in Big 9 league play came to an end Tuesday with a 7-1 loss on the road at Eastmont High School.
Thursday, April 25
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE
Abbreviated Legal: LOT 2, BLOCK 8, CORRECTED PLAT OF RIVERVIEW TERRACE
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
In the Matter of the Estate Of JOE P. DELGADO, Deceased.
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE
Abbreviated Legal: LOT 15, BLK 2, SPORTSMEN ADDN
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 May 13, 2013, for Downtown Sidewalk Project and will then and there be opened and publicly read for the construction of the improvements.
BBCC hosts 5K, 10K on May 4
MOSES LAKE - Big Bend Community College will host a 5-kilometer and 10-kilometer run for students and the community May 4. The Cinco de Mayo Fun Run begins at 9 a.m. at the DeVries Activities Center, at the intersection of 26th Avenue and Bolling Street.
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE
LOT 26, SUNNY MEADOWS PHASE 7, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME "D" OF PLATS, PAGE 209, RECORDS OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, WASHINGTON. More commonly known as: 6311 ROBINSON DRIVE, PASCO, WA 99301
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY
THE STATE OF WASHINGTON TO THE SAID DEFENDANTS JOHN P. SCHROEDER AND JANE DOE SCHROEDER; ALSO ALL OTHER PERSONS OR PARTIES UNKNOWN CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, ESTATE, LIEN, OR INTEREST IN THE REAL ESTATE DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT HEREIN; WILSON CREEK GRANGE NO. 935:
NOTICE OF STATE'S INTENT TO NEGOTIATE LEASES
Department of Natural Resources will begin negotiation of expiring leases with existing lessees on the following parcels.
NOTICE OF HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Franklin County Commissioners will meet to discuss a proposed redistricting plan, adjusting the boundaries of the districts for the Franklin County Commissioners as required by RCW 29A.76, and its subsequent adoption
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE
Abbreviated Legal: LOT 4, BLOCK 2, MICHELSON'S ADDITION, Franklin County, WA
Requests for Bids
The Housing Authority of Grant County is requesting sealed bids for demolition of an eight unit building to include utility work with lot preparation located in Quincy, WA.
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
In the Matter of the Estate Of PATRICIA J. CARROLL, Deceased.
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE
LOTS 14 AND 15, BLOCK 10, PETTIT'S SECOND ADDITION, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME B OF PLATS, PAGE 43, RECORDS OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, WASHINGTON. SITUATE IN THE COUNTY OF FRANKLIN, STATE OF WASHINGTON. Tax Parcel No: 112-271-079, commonly known as 307 NORTH 12TH AVENUE , PASCO, WA
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AN OPEN RECORD PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD May 7, 2013 at 9:00 a.m. in the Grant County Commissioners Hearing Room, Courthouse, Ephrata, WA to consider an Ordinance adopting a new chapter to Title 6 of the Grant County Code defining Fire Hazards, Prohibiting the Use of Sky Lanterns, and Regulating Open Burning.
Arson probe continues in Moses Lake fire
MOSES LAKE - Investigators continued Tuesday their arson investigation into a house fire that destroyed a vacant home near Blue Heron Park in Moses Lake.
Former Royal Junior Miss undergoes brain surgery
Financial help needed for trip home, recovery
ROYAL CITY - Royal High School 2004 graduate Flannery Edwards, daughter of RHS counselor Marge Edwards, recently underwent surgery in Pennsylvania for a brain tumor and is in dire need of financial help to get home to Royal and recuperation.
Chiefs softball drops game to Wildcats
Lose at home
MOSES LAKE - It was a classic battle between the two top softball teams in the Columbia Basin Big 9 Conference Tuesday evening at Larson Field.
Coulee Dam teacher arrested for identity theft
May face deportation
GRAND COULEE - A Coulee Dam teacher is facing charges of forgery and identity theft.
Wahluke defeats Connell
MATTAWA - It has been a so-so year for the Wahluke High soccer team, but the Warriors may have found some answers during their 5-0 conquest of Connell last week, improving to 6-5 on the season.
FERC approves Grant PUD's Plan
Crescent Bar islanders would have to vacate
EPHRATA - The Grant County Public Utility District received "good news," it said, from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) on April 18.
Drug dealer sentenced to 12 years in killing
EPHRATA - Gilberto Valdovinos Medina Jr., 24, of Moses Lake, pled guilty Tuesday to first-degree manslaughter in Grant County Superior Court and was sentenced to 12 years in prison.
AeroTEC expands to Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE - A Seattle-based aircraft testing and certification company is getting ready to set up shop at the Grant County International Airport.
Area girls golf action heats up
Othello and Ephrata win
TOPPENISH - The Ephrata Tigers put back-to-back wins together on the links over the past five days.
James E. Clark
James E. Clark or "Mr. Clark" as he was known to thousands of students over the years, died on April 19, 2013. He had a rarely known cancer of the bone marrow known as "Waldenstroms" for 14 years. Graveside services will be held at 3 p.m., Saturday, April 27th at Guarding Angels Cemetery, 2595 Road L N.E., Moses Lake. Please sign the online guestbook or leave a note for the family at www.kayserschapel.com. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel & Crematory.
Moses Lake man arrested for assault
MOSES LAKE - A Moses Lake man was arrested recently for alleged domestic violence by the Moses Lake Regional Tactical Response Team (TRT).
Wednesday, April 24
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SUPERIOR COURT, STATE OF WASHINGTON, COUNTY OF GRANT
In the Matter of the Estate of: | NO. 13-4-00051-6
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DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE
Moses Lake man injured in collision
OTHELLO - A semi driver allegedly collided with a car slowing down for another stopped semi on state Route 17 near Othello.
Meth found in Soap Lake home, 2 arrested
SOAP LAKE - Three children were recently taken into protective custody after Grant County deputies found drugs and a stolen vehicle at a Soap Lake home.
Some things just tug at your heartstrings
EDITORIAL
Reading the information that Susan Piercy sent me Sunday regarding Flannery Edwards's plight (front page) brought tears to my eyes.
Chiefs return from Hermiston
At Davis next
HERMISTON, Ore. - The Chiefs traveled to Hermiston Saturday to take part in the 28th annual Kiwanis Invitational. Moses Lake competed against schools from Eastern Washington and Northeastern Oregon, and turned in some impressive performances.
Time for curing refi envy
The Color of Money GUEST EDITORIAL
WASHINGTON - Do you have refinance envy?
Shriners Circus returns to Moses Lake this week
MOSES LAKE - The El Katif Shriners are bringing their annual big top circus back to Moses Lake this week.
Darlene G. Johnson
Darlene was born in Port Townsend, Washington on January 6, 1936 and went to heaven on October 25, 2012 in Everett, Washington. She is survived by her husband of fifty-six years, Bill Johnson and her four children; David Johnson and his wife Anna, Barbara Dehm and her husband Karl, Linda Burns and her husband Gary, and Kim Sawin. She has four grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Jerry K. "Jerry" Kinkade
Warden native Jerry K. "Jerry" Kinkade, 53, passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2013.
The Fishin' Magician: Success on Chelan
I reported earlier that I had a very tough day fishing for kokanee on Lake Chelan. My group fished hard for many hours and only came up with one fish for our efforts. Well, I wasn't about to give up and went back to Chelan last Sunday to try again. My brother Rick and I had much better luck.
Warden boys win three in-a-row
Face Wahluke today
GRANGER - The Cougars maintained a tight grip on second place in the 1A SCAC East soccer standings with three wins on the pitch over a span of four days.
Juvenile crime down in Grant Co.
EPHRATA - Juvenile crime in Grant County has seen a 25 percent drop in the last four years, according to Grant County Prosecutor Angus Lee.
Tuesday, April 23
ORDINANCE NO. 13-03
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROYAL CITY, WASHINGTON, PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF A WATER AND SEWER REVENUE REFUNDING BOND OF THE CITY IN THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $736,268.70 TO REFUND CERTAIN OUTSTANDING WATER AND SEWER REVENUE OBLIGATIONS OF THE CITY; PROVIDING THE DATE, FORM, TERMS AND MATURITY OF THE BOND; APPROVING THE SALE OF THE BOND; AND RESERVING THE RIGHT TO ISSUE REVENUE BONDS ON A PARITY WITH THE BOND UPON COMPLIANCE WITH CERTAIN CONDITIONS.
ORDINANCE NO. 13-03
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROYAL CITY, WASHINGTON, PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF A WATER AND SEWER REVENUE REFUNDING BOND OF THE CITY IN THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $736,268.70 TO REFUND CERTAIN OUTSTANDING WATER AND SEWER REVENUE OBLIGATIONS OF THE CITY; PROVIDING THE DATE, FORM, TERMS AND MATURITY OF THE BOND; APPROVING THE SALE OF THE BOND; AND RESERVING THE RIGHT TO ISSUE REVENUE BONDS ON A PARITY WITH THE BOND UPON COMPLIANCE WITH CERTAIN CONDITIONS. A complete copy of this Ordinance, which was passed April 16, 2013, is available during regular business hours at the Office of the City Finance Director/Treasurer, City Hall, 445 Camelia St. NE, Royal City, WA 99357. The Ordinance will be mailed upon request without cost if such request is timely made. This publication by title is made pursuant to RCW 35A.12.160.
Celebration tomorrow for beloved teacher
ROYAL CITY - Royal High School leadership, staff and students tomorrow, April 24, will celebrate the life of beloved teacher Kathy Schutz, who died recently.
GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON
EMPLOYMENT AND DAY PROGRAM SERVICE PROVIDERS
Remodeled BBCC buildings dedicated
Student Success and STEM centers expanded, remodeled
MOSES LAKE - The remodeled Student Success Center and STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) center will be the focus of a grand opening at 1 p.m. May 3, starting at the student center, Building 1200.
Requests for Bids
The Housing Authority of Grant County is requesting sealed bids for demolition of an eight unit building to include utility work with lot preparation located in Quincy, WA.
NOTICE OF PESTICIDE APPLICATION
ROYAL SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 160
Arson suspected in Moses Lake house fire
MOSES LAKE — A vacant home near Blue Heron Park in Moses Lake was destroyed by a fire late Monday night.
Soap Lake Fire Dept. fundraiser a success
SOAP LAKE - People came in droves to the Soap Lake Fire Department's spaghetti feed fundraiser on Saturday at the Desert Diner. The fundraiser was the fire department's first event and several community members, including Soap Lake Mayor Raymond Gravelle, came out to support the department, donate some money and enjoy some spaghetti.
Mattawa planning wine fest
MATTAWA - The Mattawa Area Chamber of Commerce will sponsor "Taste the Wahluke Slope," a tasting event featuring wines made from grapes grown in the Wahluke Slope AVA (American Viticultural Area).
Royal soccer splits action
ROYAL CITY - The Royal high school soccer team defeated Wahluke, 2-1, last week but fell to Warden, 1-0, two days later to complete weekly action in the South Central A Conference.
Boys and girls tennis split with Davis
YAKIMA - Coach Jon Wrigley knew his team would have to be on its game if the Chiefs were going to post wins on the road at Davis Friday.
Warden sweeps Burbank
Still unbeaten
BURBANK - Moving up a classification to 1A competition has not been a deterrent for the Warden softball team as the Cougars have defeated every opponent to date to run their record to a perfect 14-0 on the season.
Grant PUD's shore plan approved
EPHRATA - The group governing the Grant County Public Utility District's dam operating license approved the agency's shoreline management plan recently.
Dessert pizza is all in the dough and the butter
Reel Pizza offers cinnamon roll, Oreo dessert pizza options
EPHRATA - If pizza is a natural platform for tomato sauce and cheese and vegetables and meat, which it is, it should be a natural platform for dessert. So, what would make a good dessert pizza?
Private well water to be tested in Cascade Valley
MOSES LAKE - The Army Corps of Engineers begins in May testing private drinking water wells for contaminants at Cascade Valley in Moses Lake.
Moses Lake blanks Ike
MOSES LAKE - The Chiefs pulled within a game of first place in Big 9 league soccer action with a 2-0 win over the Cadets at home Saturday afternoon.
Othello road improvements begin today
OTHELLO - Construction to reduce collisions at the intersection of state Route 26 and First Street in Othello began yesterday.
Chiefs baseball takes twin bill from Cadets
YAKIMA - Two convincing wins on the road at Eisenhower Friday extends the Chiefs (9-0, 12-2) league winning streak to nine games, and moves the team into sole possession of first place in the Columbia Basin Big Nine standings.
New judge to be appointed in 2 weeks
EPHRATA - A new Grant County District Court judge will be announced in the next two weeks.
Monday, April 22
Testimonials
Specials
Discount back by Popular Demand!
Rent a Crescent Bar Condo
Reservations
City of Spokane Police Department
Thank you so much for the awesome sign you made for the Career Fair last week!
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE
Abbreviated Legal: LTS 30-32 BLK 9 PLAYFAIRS 1ST ADD WILSON CREEK.
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE
Abbreviated Legal: Lot 5 Loudenback Broadview Tracts
CITY OF MOSES LAKE
Request for Qualifications for Engineering Services
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALES
Abbreviated Legal: Lt 17 Blk 15 Ephrata Hts 1st Add., Grant County, WA
NOTICE OF PESTICIDE APPLICATION
ROYAL SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 160
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE
Abbreviated Legal: E1/2 LT 8 PEN MEADOWS
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE
Abbreviated Legal: LTS 2-3 BLK 8B GOODFELLOW REPLAT
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE
Abbreviated Legal: LT 1 BLK 4 EPHRATA HTS 1ST ADD.
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE
Abbreviated Legal: Lot 123 Dune Lakes Final PUD
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE
Abbreviated Legal: Lot 10, Block 4, Sunserra at Crescent Bar Phase 3
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE
Abbreviated Legal: LT 6 WILLOW CREST EST PH 1.
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Sealed bids will be received by the Public Utility District No. 2 of Grant County at the District’s Ephrata Contracting Office located at 154 A Street SE, Ephrata, Washington 98823 until 2:30 P.M., on May 7, 2013 Supplying One (1) Mounted Thirty-Seven Foot (37’) Man Lift and Truck in accordance with Contract Documents 170-3622.
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE
Abbreviated Legal: LTS 305, 307, 309, 311, 313, 315, 317, 319, 321 & 323 BLK 11 COULEE CITY ORIGINAL, Grant County, WA
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE
Abbreviated Legal: LT 17 BLK 2 ORCHARD PARK ADD.
Local Airman graduates basic training
DESERT AIRE - Air Force Airman Zachary J. Wood graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.
Moses Lake man dies in wreck near Warden
WARDEN - A Moses Lake man died Wednesday evening in a one-vehicle collision on a private road near Warden.
The Fishin' Magician: Failure on Chelan
One of the first things I wanted to do when I got back from my trip to Belize was to get back to Lake Chelan and catch some more of those big kokanee. I had visions of filling my freezer with prime fillets. Well, I fished Chelan last Thursday, and things didn't quite go as planned.
Metal theft suspect arrested after chase
MOSES LAKE - Thanks to the help of a Moses Lake resident, Grant County deputies caught a metal theft suspect after a foot chase off Stratford Road Thursday.
Castro murder trial begins
SPOKANE - The murder trial involving the 2011 death of a Moses Lake man began this week in Spokane County Superior Court.
Moses Lake raises funds for Boston victims
MOSES LAKE - Heather Silvers was at work when she heard about the two bombs that went off at the Boston Marathon Monday.
Sunday, April 21
Run Royale, SHOC & Awe at Royal SummerFest
ROYAL CITY - Run Royale and SHOC and Awe will be the theme of the annual charity fun run at Royal City's SummerFest on July 13.
Moses Lake chamber workshops offered
MOSES LAKE - Basin business owners can learn how to increase profits and use social media to their advantage by participating in two workshops offered by the Moses Lake Chamber of Commerce next week.
BBCC student diagnosed with case of meningitis
MOSES LAKE - A student at Big Bend Community College was diagnosed with viral meningitis and hospitalized, college officials announced Thursday.
Field Day tournament to be 2nd of golf season
ROYAL CITY - Spring Field Day, the second tournament of the course benefit season at the Royal Golf Course, is set for April 27.
Moses Lake track shines at home meet
Dominate competition
MOSES LAKE - The Chiefs drew oohs and awes from the home crowd as fans were treated to some outstanding performances by the high school track team Wednesday.
Swap meet owners eager to grow
MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake Swap Meet & Mini Mall has been open for less than a year, but its owners are eager to expand.
Saturday, April 20
Final shootout, then Boston bombing suspect caught
WATERTOWN, Mass. (AP) — For just a few minutes, it seemed as if the dragnet that had shut down a metropolitan area of millions while legions of police went house to house looking for the suspected Boston Marathon bomber had failed.
53 from Wahluke Junior High attend We Day
MATTAWA - Fifty-three Wahluke Junior High students went to We Day in Seattle recently fueled by the desire for change and the hope that the world can be a better place.
Royal High receives high marks
ROYAL CITY - Royal School District is one of eight districts in Educational Services District to receive the latest Washington Achievement Award From the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction.
Madge was skittish in the cold weather
Firsthand accounts of life in the early days are interesting and sometimes exciting. School teachers had lots to do in those days, especially during cold weather. Read on.
Neighborhood watch considered for Larson Housing graffiti issue
MOSES LAKE - Grant County Sheriff Tom Jones knows the graffiti problem in the Larson Housing area needs to be addressed and called on the community to step up.
Fresh News From MarDon
As our water level continues to rise, the submerged swim area at MarDon Resort has become amazing trout fishing. Rainbow from 17 inches to 25 inches have been reported in the last 7 days by bank fishers. The clean water covering the sand swim beach at MarDon has been amazing to see, with schools of rainbow, visible from the shoreline.
Royal softball ladies lead but fall twice to tough Burbank
ROYAL CITY - A string of errors that led to a seven-run rally for Burbank dashed Royal High's dream of victory in softball on Saturday.
Errors spoil day for Royal
ROYAL CITY - Royal High School outhit Burbank, 14-5, last Saturday and still lost a baseball game 10-8. Errors and walks did the Knights in.
Wild drop Game 3 to Monsters
Lose in OT
FRESNO, Calif. - The Wenatchee Wild have pulled off quite a few dramatic comebacks this season.
Work party scheduled for tomorrow
Volunteering not only makes the person involved feel good, but it helps the organization sponsoring the project as well. We have a project taking place tomorrow. Yes this is short notice, but those interested should simply show up at the work site by following the directions below or trying to call Rich Finger. Cell coverage is spotty at the work site, so a phone call may not be possible. Read on.
Friday, April 19
Second Hand Store
Services
Garage Sale
Recycling
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY JUVENILE DIVISION
TO: UNKNOWN FATHER and anyone claiming a paternal interest.
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
Sealed bids, plainly marked “BID FOR R-NE Road, CRP 12-07”, will be received by Grant County at the Office of the Board of County Commissioners located in the County Courthouse, P.O. Box 37, 35 C Street NW – Room 207, Ephrata, WA, 98823, until 1:30 P.M., Tuesday, April 30, 2013 and will then and there be opened and publicly read for the construction of the improvements.
Job and Career Fair draws substantial crowds
MOSES LAKE - Private companies and public agencies looking for workers and people looking for work were brought together by the Job and Career Fair at Big Bend Community College Thursday.
CITY OF MOSES LAKE
Request for Qualifications for Engineering Services
NOTICE OF PESTICIDE APPLICATION
ROYAL SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 160
Port of Moses Lake starts $4.4 million ramp project for Grant County Airport
MOSES LAKE - Port of Moses Lake officials expect to see increased Boeing testing at the Grant County International Airport once a $4.4 million ramp improvement project is completed.
Strong flu season reported
EPHRATA - Grant County Public Health Officer Dr. Alexander Brzezny reported to the March meeting of the board of health that this season of influenza is quite robust.
A tale of 2 budgets
The state Legislature is down to its final two weeks of session. It means negotiations are going strong between the House and the Senate. They must agree on a budget soon, as session ends on April 28.
Grant County Dems support DREAM Act
The Washington State DREAM Act builds on Washington state's long-held values of education, fairness and diversity by extending state-based financial aid to high school graduates with legal work permits. We've invested in these children since kindergarten. Why would we not do all we can to help them become doctors, teachers, entrepreneurs, etc.? The Grant County Democrats (GCD) wish to publically thank Representative Judy Warnick (R) for voting for the Washington State DREAM Act.
Quarantine lifted for Moses Lake dairy
Quincy man charged with felony-level DUI
Previously convicted of killing couple in 1997 wreck
EPHRATA - A Quincy man with a history of drinking and driving was charged with DUI.
Readers ask community to help stop gangs
I read the Herald's supplement for March 22 on Gangs in Grant County and applaud the efforts by all to actively combat this social cancer. We are especially appreciative to our Sheriff's department, schools and other organizations for the strong effort they are putting forth.
Moses Lake boys take POD 3
Win by 28 strokes
WENATCHEE - Brendon Cox carded a 71,Tanner Montgomery was six strokes back with a 77, and four other Chiefs broke 90 to lead Moses Lake to its second POD match win of the season April 15.
Pro-jobs bill passes, Manweller's first
OLYMPIA - The Washington State Senate passed a pro-jobs bill on April 11, and it happened to be 13th District Rep. Matt Manweller's first bill to make it through the legislative process.
New stuttering support group to meet Saturday
EPHRATA - A support group for children and adults who suffer from stuttering will have its first meeting at noon Saturday at the First United Methodist Church, 117 C St. NW in Ephrata.
The Fishin' Magician: Go Fish Belize
I just got back from a week in Belize, fishing for bonefish, permit and tarpon. My wife Eileen and took a group of eight along with us, and we all had a ball. We fished for four days with guides from Go Fish Belize and everyone caught bonefish. Some of us caught permit, and tarpon eluded us on this trip.
Reader questions senator's dedication to protecting Second Amendment
Grant County citizens I am writing this to make you aware that in this month of April, 2013 The United States Senate narrowly voted down a bill that would have given the UN via the UN Gun Control Treaty the right to confiscate and control the gun rights of all US citizens. The treaty made no distinctions between military and civilian arms, thus it would totally override your Second Amendment rights to bear arms. It is important that you know which senators are traitors to United States and want the UN have authority to void our Republic and our inalienable rights. Senator Maria Cantwell was one of the 46 senators who voted for the UN treaty to take your gun rights. The vote was close citizens and thankfully it was defeated 53-46 but no thanks to your un-American Senator Cantwell. I suggest next time you vote you think twice about your liberty and what it takes to remain free in our state and county. Remember if they get the Second Amendment the rest fall with it!
Reader offers 'Natural Law' quiz
The American Founding Fathers understood the thinking of Marcus Tellius Cicero with respect to "Natural Law." Natural Law is that which the Supreme Creator established. Natual Law has the fundamental presupposition that man has a mind capable of using a rational approach to solving problems, and that reasoning of the mind will generally lead to common-sense conclusions. Thomas Jefferson made reference to the thinking of Cicero when he wrote the words, "the laws of Nature and Nature's God" in the Declaration of Independence.
Field Day, 2nd tourney of season, scheduled for Royal Golf Course
ROYAL CITY – Spring Field Day, the second tournament of the course benefit season at the Royal Golf Course, is set for April 27.
Grayce I. Christian (Calkins)
Ephrata native Grayce Christian, 94, passed away on Monday April 15, 2013 at Columbia Basin Hospital Nursing Home.
Chiefs tennis sweeps Grizzlies
Play Davis next
SUNNYSIDE - Moses Lake tennis came up big on the road at Sunnyside Tuesday as the boys and girls recorded shutout wins.
1 of 2 suspects in Boston bombing killed
WATERTOWN, Mass. (AP) — The two suspects in the Boston Marathon bombing killed an MIT police officer and hurled explosives at police in a car chase and gun battle overnight that left one of them dead and his brother on the loose, authorities said Friday as thousands of officers swarmed the streets in a manhunt that all but paralyzed the Boston area.
Thursday, April 18
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
In the Matter of the Estate Of TERUKO RATCLIFF, Deceased.
OTHELLO SCHOOL DISTRICT
RFP TIER I TRAINING
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY
THE STATE OF WASHINGTON TO THE SAID DEFENDANTS JOHN P. SCHROEDER AND JANE DOE SCHROEDER; ALSO ALL OTHER PERSONS OR PARTIES UNKNOWN CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, ESTATE, LIEN, OR INTEREST IN THE REAL ESTATE DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT HEREIN; WILSON CREEK GRANGE NO. 935:
BBCC baseball splits with Blue Mountain
TVCC next
MOSES LAKE - Inconsistent is how coach Pete Doumit describes they way the Vikings are playing at the mid-way point of the season after pulling out a split in doubleheader action at home against Blue Mountain Community College (BMCC) yesterday.
College sponsors help with citizenship applications
MOSES LAKE - People who have permanent resident status but want to become U.S. citizens will have a chance to talk with volunteers experienced in immigration issues at Citizenship Day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m, April 27, at Big Bend Community College, 7662 Chanute St. NE.
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AN OPEN RECORD PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD May 7, 2013 at 9:00 a.m. in the Grant County Commissioners Hearing Room, Courthouse, Ephrata, WA to consider an Ordinance adopting a new chapter to Title 6 of the Grant County Code defining Fire Hazards, Prohibiting the Use of Sky Lanterns, and Regulating Open Burning. Any interested persons may appear regarding these matters.
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 May 1, 2013 for Supply, Install and Provide Training for Various Wanapum Dam Maintenance Center Tooling Equipment as more fully described in Contract Documents 470-3624.
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
In the Matter of the Estate Of PATRICIA J. CARROLL, Deceased.
Moses Lake shooting suspect allowed to see parents
EPHRATA - A Moses Lake boy, 14, will be allowed to see his parents after allegedly trying to kill them in March.
Chiefs come from behind to beat Grizzlies
Win 3-2
MOSES LAKE - Saul Maciel (Andrew Camren) scored with less than two minutes to go to break a 2-2 tie, and the Chiefs held on in the waning moments to pull out a hard fought 3-2 comeback win over Sunnyside in Big 9 soccer action at Lions Field last night.
Runner heard 'eerie silence' after marathon
BOSTON - Moses Lake's Jodi and Christian O'Shea said the silence was the most vivid memory, in the first few seconds after two bombs exploded during Monday's Boston Marathon.
Robert "Boyd" Davis
Robert "Boyd" Davis, 84, of Royal Slope, died Wednesday April 3, 2013 at his home with his family by his side.
Industrial building burglarized again in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE - For the second time this year, a building at Busby International, Inc. was burglarized in Moses Lake.
Moses Lake baseball downs Eisenhower
Takes single game
MOSES LAKE - The Chiefs (7-0) extended their win streak to seven games with a 9-1 win over Eisenhower at home Tuesday to remain undefeated in the Columbia Basin Big Nine standing.
Weekly Fishin' Magician Report with Dave Graybill
Republicans to meet
EPHRATA - One person who attends the Grant County Republican Party precinct committee officer meeting on April 25 at Time Out Pizza will get a free pizza.
Gene D. Reichert
Gene D. Reichert, 80, long time resident and farmer of Othello, Washington passed on March 29 in Yuma, Arizona after a short battle with cancer.
Moses Lake man sentenced for burglary, rape
EPHRATA - A Moses Lake man was sentenced to 9 years and 7 months in prison following a burglary and rape conviction.
Royal soccer back on track
Beats Granger 3-1
ROYAL CITY - The Knights Christian Guerrero scored two goals and Louis Alvarez add another in a 3-1 home win over the Granger Spartans Monday.
Henry Alexander Bise dies
OBITUARY
OTHELLO - Longtime local resident Henry Bise passed away on Monday, April 8, in Othello. He was born Nov. 6, 1919 in Hartline and lived most of his life in local area.
Japan's inclusion in trade talks will benefit state
MOSES LAKE - The state's potato industry could see an increase in export activity to Japan if Japan is formally included in ongoing Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade talks.
Eastern Wa. crime cases allegedly mishandled by laboratory manager
CHENEY - The former manager of the State Crime Lab in Cheney is under investigation for allegations he mishandled at least five case files.
Moses Lake man sentenced for burglary, rape
EPHRATA - A Moses Lake man was sentenced to 9 years and 7 months in prison following a burglary and rape conviction.
Wednesday, April 17
SUPERIOR COURT, STATE OF WASHINGTON, COUNTY OF GRANT
In the Matter of the Estate of: JOSEPH R. FISHER, JR., deceased.
Boston Marathon blast kills 3, injures over 140
BOSTON (AP) - Two bombs exploded in the crowded streets near the finish line of the Boston Marathon on Monday, killing three people and injuring more than 140 in a bloody scene of shattered glass and severed limbs that raised alarms that terrorists might have struck again in the U.S.
Lioness to open Spaceburger booth
on April 19-21
MOSES LAKE - Spaceburger fans will be able to purchase their favorite midway food at the Moses Lake Lioness Club booth at the Grant County Fairgrounds this weekend, from April 19-21.
George man sentenced to 18 years in prison for 2011 Quincy murder
EPHRATA - A George man was sentenced to 18 years and 4 months in prison Friday for the murder of Ramiro Munoz, Jr.
Wine festival planned for Desert Aire
MATTAWA – The Mattawa Area Chamber of Commerce will sponsor “Taste the Wahluke Slope”, a tasting event featuring wines made from grapes grown in the Wahluke Slope AVA (American Viticultural Area).
Pizza for lucky GCDRP attendee
EPHRATA - One person who attends the Grant County Republican Party precinct committee officer meeting on April 25 at Time Out Pizza will get a free pizza.
TEACHER APPRECIATION
I am writing this for my teacher, Mrs. Phillips, for a birthday present. I want to tell you how much I like her for a teacher.
ROYAL SCHOOL BOND
Our family moved to Royal City three years ago from Idaho, and I was immediately impressed by the community, the schools, and most importantly the people from Royal City.
Othello settles with former officer for $80K
OTHELLO - The City of Othello will pay a former police officer $80,000 to settle a 2009 sexual harassment case.
Kathleen Lee Schutz
Kathleen Lee Schutz was born April 23, 1951 in Spokane, Washington to Fred Francis Schutz "Sonny", and Floye Alice (Maxwell) Schutz "Dolly". Kathy grew up in the Spokane Valley on Bessie Rd., and attended school there until she graduated from West Valley High in 1969.
Desiree "Dezy" (Kast) Sunford
Desiree "Dezy" (Kast) Sunford, 30, passed away Sunday, April 7, 2013 in her home in Yakima, the victim of a homicide. Desiree was the daughter of Keith and Connie Kast of Moses Lake and the wife of Scott Sunford of Yakima.
Construction begins next month on new clubhouse
MOSES LAKE - Construction on the new clubhouse for the Moses Lake Boys and Girls Club begins next month, and the club supporters marked the occasion with a groundbreaking ceremony recently.
Warden girls sweep Ki-Be
Remain undefeated
WARDEN - It was a cold windy day when Warden and Kiona-Benton took the field for doubleheader action Saturday.
The Fishin' Magician: Annual free kids fishing day on Rock Island
This will be a busy weekend in Rock Island. It's the annual free kids fishing day on Saturday, April 20, and fishing families by the hundreds will be showing up to enjoy some great trout fishing and free hot dogs. This event is going on 15 years and thanks to the Wenatchee Sportsmen's Association and Pepsi gets bigger and better every year.
Jesse (Jess) William Johnson
March 20, 1921 ~ April 2, 1913
Tuesday, April 16
STATE OF WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR CHANGE/TRANSFER OF WATER RIGHT UNDER ONE (1) GROUNDWATER CLAIM
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY
JUVENILE DIVISION
TO: ANGEL LORENA and anyone claiming a paternal interest.
LEGAL NOTICE
In Accordance with RCW 42.30, Special Meetings, notice is hereby given that a Special Meeting will be held by the Commissioners of the Port of Moses Lake on Wednesday, April 24, 2013 from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. PST, at the Terminal Building, Grant County International Airport, for the purpose of discussing port development issues with the Port of Seattle Commissioners.
CALL FOR BIDS
Sealed bids will be received by the Port of Ephrata, Port District #9 of Grant County, Washington (Owner) at the Port of Ephrata, 1990 Division Ave NE, Ephrata, Washington 98823, until 12:00 p.m., Friday May 3, 2013 for: EPHRATA MUNICIPAL AIRPORT, EPHRATA, WASHINGTON; RECONSTRUCT PARALLEL TAXIWAY B AND TAXIWAY A-2
BBCC softball splits doubleheader with YVCC
Walla Walla next
YAKIMA - The Lady Vikings ended a six-game losing streak with a 6-5 win in the second game of a doubleheader against the Yaks from Yakima Valley Community College (YVCC) Saturday.
STATE OF WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR CHANGE/TRANSFER OF WATER RIGHT UNDER ONE (1) GROUNDWATER CLAIM
BEFORE THE HONORABLE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON
In the matter of the Application of Qwest Communications Company LLC for a franchise to construct, operate and maintain conduits and fiber optic cables on certain County Road Rights-of-Way within the County of Grant, State of Washington, for the purpose of providing long distance telecommunications services.
Moses Lake woman unharmed by Boston Marathon explosion
BOSTON - A Moses Lake woman running in the Boston Marathon was about a quarter-mile away from the finish line when bombs went off at the event Monday, but is okay.
Moses Lake woman runs Boston Marathon
Jodi O'Shea running in honor of family, friends, patients impacted by cancer
Update: Jodi O'Shea was unharmed by the recent explosions. See
Fitterers competition
Katelyn Kehler named pageant winner
Christiane Phillips, Madison Bowser finalists
MOSES LAKE - Katelyn Kehler, 17, and a student at Moses Lake Christian Academy, was selected as the 2013 Distinguished Young Woman at Saturday's pageant in Moses Lake. Christiane Phillips, 17, was the first finalist, and Madison Bowser, 17, was the second finalist. Both are students at Moses Lake High School.
Chiefs back from Pasco Invite
Girls 6th, boys 38th
PASCO - Several hundred top high school track and field athletes from around the Pacific Northwest competed at the Pasco Invitational Saturday.
Moses Lake takes doubleheader
Beats Sunnyside
MOSES LAKE - The Chiefs extended their win streak to six games in Columbia Basin Big Nine league play with a twin killing over Sunnyside at home Friday.
Small business hazardous waste collection scheduled
EPHRATA – Businesses and agencies that generate small amounts of hazardous waste may participate in a disposal opportunity on Friday, May 10, at the Moses Lake Surf n' Slide Water Park.
Strong flu season reported
EPHRATA – Grant County Public Health Officer Dr. Alexander Brzezny reported to the March meeting of the board of health that this season of Influenza is quite robust.
Wilma Hightower Moos
The world was given an angel that walked on earth. Her name was Wilma Hightower Moos, the daughter of her father James Hill Hightower and mother Elmer Durbin Hightower. She has moved on with the Lord. This beautiful woman blessed all that had the pleasure of her company with kind words, a smile, a gesture of good will and, of course, her great sense of humor. She was blessed with a long life. 96 years of giving and caring to those around her. She showed her children and grandchildren unconditional love and breathed life into her family in a way that became part of their souls. She lives in them now and will forever. As testament to the type of person she was, her son, James August Moos and his wife Peggy Moos showed the same loving nature in caring for Wilma in their home in Dade City, Florida the final years of her life. She was loved.
Drop box phaseout recommended
EPHRATA - The Grant County Solid Waste Advisory Committee has recommended the phaseout of the dropbox system for waste collection due to the system's inability to become self-sustaining.
Fishing derby draws 150 kids
MOSES LAKE - Despite windy conditions that kicked waves over the beaches at the edge of Connelly Park, the Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District's fishing derby drew about 150 children Saturday.
Commission learns from week-long 'Food Stamp Challenge'
MOSES LAKE - A bag of potatoes can go a long way, which is a handy tip for families grocery shopping on a budget, according to the Washington State Potato Commission.
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE
Abbreviated Legal: LT B Coulson Acres Re-Plat of LT 4, Grant Co., WA
Nickels sentenced to 25 years in jail
EPHRATA - There was finally some closure in the case concerning the 2009 murder of an Ephrata man.
Were you impacted by the recent bombings at the Boston Marathon?
Monday, April 15
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
LIFT STATION PROJECT – 2013
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE
Abbreviated Legal: Lot 2, Peterson Plat, Grant Co., WA
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE
Abbreviated Legal: LT 18 MONTLAKE EAST #6 GRANT CO., WA.
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE
Abbreviated Legal: LT 2 BLK 1 CROSSROADS PH 1.
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 April 30, 2013 for Supplying 15kV Medium Voltage Power Cable as more fully described in Contract Documents 170-3583.
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
TITLE: 401/408 Structural Repairs
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE
Abbreviated Legal: Unit 133, Bldg F. Crescent View Condo
Notice of Application and Proposed Determination of Non-Significance
Notice is hereby given that a Building Permit application and SEPA Checklist received by Grant County on 4/02/13 from Basic American Foods, (Designated Contact: Rob Stokes (Basic American Foods, 538 Potato Frontage Rd., Moses Lake, WA 98837); and were found to be technically complete on 4/10/13.
PUBLIC NOTICE
The April meeting of the Noxious Weed Control Board of Grant County will be held Thursday, April 18, 2013, at 7:00 p.m., at the Bureau of Reclamation Building, 32 “C” Street N.W., Room 321, Ephrata, Washington.
Arts Soiree funds upcoming season
MOSES LAKE - Spring rain didn't dampen Grant County's support for the arts Friday evening, according to Columbia Basin Allied Arts Executive Director Pat Daugherty. The Arts Soiree hosted 160 ticket-holders for a night of music, food and high culture, Daugherty said - a 23 percent increase from last year's attendance.
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE
Abbreviated Legal: Lt 1, Knolls Vista Thirteenth Addn
LEGAL NOTICE
AT&T Mobility is conducting compliance documentation for a proposed monopole tower in the 1400 block of East Division Avenue in Ephrata, WA 98823 (Coordinates 47° 19’ 21.9” N, 119° 31’ 58.4” W). The overall height of the tower is 31.4 meters above ground level (432.5 meters above mean sea level).
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE
Abbreviated Legal: LT 1 BLK 2 HAYDEN EST 1ST ADD.
Explosions disrupt Boston Marathon
Two explosions disrupted the Boston Marathon on Monday, causing injuries and scattering crowds near the finish line, witnesses said.
Moses Lake tennis splits with Cadets
Boys win, girls lose
MOSES LAKE - The Chiefs boys team bounced back in a big way after being shutout by Wenatchee Tuesday with a dominate 7-0 win at home over the Eisenhower Cadets.
Alleged poachers caught at Lake Lenore last Friday
SOAP LAKE - A night patrol of Lake Lenore led to four arrests for allegedly poaching in an area targeted by poachers in the past.
Moses Lake man Trooper of Year
MOSES LAKE - Trooper Tim Kron of Moses Lake has been chosen Washington State Patrol Trooper of the Year for 2012.
Money missing in Sentinel Gap Water records
SCHAWANA - An independent audit of the Sentinel Gap Water Association (SGWA) financial accounting records shows "missing money," according to the firm that did the audit.
Suspect in vehicle crash charged with meth possession
EPHRATA- Methamphetamine was found in the vehicle a Moses Lake man used during a car chase that ended in a crash at the intersection of Broadway and Alder Street Sunday afternoon.
Drop box phaseout recommended
EPHRATA – The Grant County Solid Waste Advisory Committee has recommended the phaseout of the dropbox system for waste collection due to the system's inability to become self-sustaining.
Sunday, April 14
Local animal shelter, prisoners team up
Prisoners prepare dogs for adoption
OTHELLO - Six dogs from the Adams County Pet Rescue made the trip to Coyote Ridge Corrections Center Wednesday to begin a dog training program.
Making room for growth
Photo only
Man's body found, suicide suspected
MOSES LAKE – The body of a man was found Monday afternoon, April 1, near the Moses Lake Sand Dunes, and evidence at the scene suggests the man may have committed suicide. ?
New USDA loan program helps new, specialty farmers
EPHRATA - Basin farmers can take advantage of a new funding program through the U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency to help finance start-up costs.
Boys golf takes POD 2 match
Win by 24 strokes
YAKIMA - Moses Lake golfers earned the top four finishes at the par 71 Elks Golf Course in Yakima Tuesday, and were key in the Chiefs win in the second Big 9 POD match of the season.
Saturday, April 13
Friends, family mourn death of art teacher
YAKIMA - Desiree Sunford touched the lives of her students and had a smile that could light the room, her mother said.
Royal boys split doubleheader
ROYAL CITY - Royal High School played Quincy Saturday in a varsity-junior varsity baseball doubleheader, losing the first game and winning the second.
Yes, maybe memory is first to go
EDITORIAL
I grabbed ESPN, the magazine, and sat down for my usual 10 minute wait for Dr. Edgerly, and immediately an assistant called my name.
Your password not your employer's business
GUEST EDITORIAL
OLYMPIA – There is an old saying in politics that sometimes the law has to catch up with technology.
Soil free of weed seed when pioneers arrived
The Grant County Noxious Weed Board has indicated the beginning of this or the other weed was in wheat seed contaminated when brought from the old country. Mordhorst also indicates Columbia Basin soil was free of weed seed when the pioneers began farming. Read on.
Fresh News From MarDon
The rainbow trout activity on Potholes Reservoir and the Seep Lakes below O'Sullivan Dam has been amazing at times this April. Bank fishers using Powerbait, Pautsker's Eggs, Coon Shrimp and the old fundamental, Night-Crawler with marshmallow have been the best luck for a great catch.
MLIRD to leave dredge in lake
Operations resume on July 1
MOSES LAKE - Residents can expect to see the Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District's hydraulic dredge floating in the lake for the next few months.
Spring turkey season begins Monday
The youth turkey season is over. Beginning Monday, adults will have a chance to take two birds. Read on.
Friday, April 12
Ordinance No. 2679
An ordinance amending Chapter 13.12 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled “Water, Sewer, and Stormwater Rates”
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY
TO: UNKNOWN FATHER and anyone claiming a paternal interest.
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
LIFT STATION PROJECT – 2013
2013 P&P BUILDING FRONT DOORS
Moses Lake, Washington
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
Sealed bids, plainly marked “BID FOR R-NE Road, CRP 12-07”, will be received by Grant County at the Office of the Board of County Commissioners located in the County Courthouse, P.O. Box 37, 35 C Street NW – Room 207, Ephrata, WA, 98823, until 1:30 P.M., Tuesday, April 30, 2013 and will then and there be opened and publicly read for the construction of the improvements.
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE
444 PARTELLO PARK, GRAND COULEE, WA 99133
Ordinance No. 2678
An ordinance amending Chapter 3.62 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled “Utility System Development Charges”
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 May 1, 2013 for Supplying Transmission and Substation Circuit Switchers as more fully described in Contract Documents 170-3591.
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE
LOT 479, LARSON SUBDIVISION, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 10 OF PLATS, PAGE 71, RECORDS OF GRANT COUNTY WASHINGTON. More commonly known as: 1101 ARNOLD DRIVE, MOSES LAKE, WA 98837
Community Magazine - April 2013
Group helps families to own homes
MOSES LAKE - Jared and Kristina Torgeson will get to call themselves first-time homeowners later this summer when construction on their Pelican Point home is completed.
Patricia Lynn Nicks
Patricia Lynn Nicks, 52, passed away at Hospice House in Spokane Washington on Saturday, April 6, 2013. She was born on June 29, 1960, in Ephrata Washington and is the daughter of Richard Nicks and the late Doris Nicks. She was raised in Ephrata but later moved to Yakima, Wenatchee, Chewelah and her final years were spent living in Spokane Washington.
Chiefs tennis splits with Panthers
Girls win, boys lose
MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake girls tennis made history at home Tuesday with their initial win over Wenatchee.
Othello tries to attract softball, baseball tournaments
OTHELLO - The Othello City Council approved 50 percent fee decreases to rent the Lions Park softball complex.
Water system purification is fundamental
This is the second of a multi-part series about preparing for spring camping.
Volunteers provide meat for food bank
MOSES LAKE - Members of a local program that provides meat from poached animals to the Moses Lake Food Bank was honored at Tuesday's Moses Lake City Council meeting.
The Fishin' Magician: Jameson Lake
There is a lot of good news for fans of fishing at Jameson Lake. The lake suffered from algae blooms for a couple of years and fishing was disappointing. This is one of the region's long-time favorites, and I have met families here that have been coming to Jameson for decades.
75 years of service
The Grant County PUD is quietly celebrating its 75th anniversary this year by having its some 630 employees strive to volunteer 7,500 hours of community service.
Changes made to proposed helmet law
MOSES LAKE - A revised proposed ordinance requiring only bicyclists to wear helmets was met with mixed feelings by the Moses Lake City Council Tuesday evening.
Cougar soccer dominates Kiona-Benton
Blanks Bears
WARDEN - Defense was the name of the game for the Cougars as Warden shut out Kiona-Benton 5-0 on the pitch at home Tuesday.
Moses Lake blanks Grizzlies
Win on road
SUNNYSIDE - The Chiefs Jacob Price pitched 6 innings of 1-hit ball, and Drew Loera went 3-for-5 at the plate and scored 3 runs in a 15-0 win over the Sunnyside Grizzles Tuesday.
Boys and Girls Club breaks ground Saturday
MOSES LAKE - The Boys and Girls Clubs of the Columbia Basin soon will have a new clubhouse to host after-school activities.
Vacant property
One of the great mysteries is that there are buildings sitting vacant because of our current economy. Could it be that building owners are holding out to rent properties at too high a price?
Lila Bell Barbre
Lila Bell Barbre passed away April 8, 2013 in her Ephrata home. She was born January 12, 1920 in Creston, WA, the second of five children to George and Amy (Simons) Bell. She was an alumna of Creston High School, the valedictorian of the class of 1937. She was a farm cook, a nanny, and during WWII, she worked at Fairchild Air Force Base installing gyros into the cockpits of fighter planes, working her way up to supervisor. She obtained a Master Mechanic license. She married James K. Barbre on February 14, 1946, eloping to Missoula, MT. She and Jim first settled in the Spokane Valley and raised her sister June's baby, Billy Depner, until he was 3. Their daughter, Julia, was born in 1951. In 1952, they moved to Soap Lake when Jim became his brother Verne's farm manager. Daughter Cherilyn and son James were born in Soap Lake in 1956 and 1958. In 1964, they bought the Dean Smith wheat farm, two sections of the best farmland west of Ephrata, and they moved to the old farm house in the middle of the wheat field. They farmed until retirement in 1976, when they moved into Ephrata.
Pizza for lucky GCDRP attendee
EPHRATA - One person who attends the Grant County Republican Party precinct committee officer meeting on April 25 at Time Out Pizza will get a free pizza.
Thursday, April 11
Community magazine - April 2013
http://www.columbiabasinherald.com/special/edition_29a62c85-8f58-5c9d-a304-8b0f6cfebe03.html?mode=pageflip
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
Sealed bids, plainly marked "BID FOR LANDFILL GLASS PULVERIZER CONCRETE PAD", will be received by Grant County at the Office of the Board of County Commissioners located in the County Courthouse, P.O. Box 37, 35 C Street NW- Room 207, Ephrata, WA, 98823, until 1:30 P.M., Tuesday, April 16, 2013 and will then and there be opened and publicly read for the construction of the improvements.
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY
THE STATE OF WASHINGTON TO THE SAID DEFENDANTS JOHN P. SCHROEDER AND JANE DOE SCHROEDER; ALSO ALL OTHER PERSONS OR PARTIES UNKNOWN CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, ESTATE, LIEN, OR INTEREST IN THE REAL ESTATE DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT HEREIN; WILSON CREEK GRANGE NO. 935:
FRANKLIN CO. CEMETERY DISTRICT NO. 2 SEEKS BIDS
FRANKLIN CO. CEMETERY DISTRICT NO. 2 SEEKS BIDS for Cemetery maintenance and care at Mountain View Cemetery, 1221 Cemetery Road, Connell, WA.
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE
LOT 15, BLOCK 3, LINDNER ADDITION, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME "C" OF PLATS, PAGE 25, RECORDS OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, WASHINGTON. More commonly known as: 1520 N 16TH AVE, PASCO, WA 99301
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE
Abbreviated Legal: LOT 47 SUNNY MEADOWS PH.2
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE
Abbreviated Legal: Lot 10, exc. N. 30' and Lot 9, exc. S 60', Block 4, Sprouse
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON
In re the matter of the estate of: LESTER OWEN MARTENS, Deceased.
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR FRANKLIN COUNTY
In the Matter of the Estate: OLDEN RICHMOND, Deceased.
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
In the Matter of the Estate Of TERUKO RATCLIFF, Deceased.
PUBLIC NOTICE
The April meeting of the Noxious Weed Control Board of Grant County will be held Thursday, April 18, 2013, at 7:00 p.m., at the Bureau of Reclamation Building, 32 “C” Street N.W., Room 321, Ephrata, Washington.
PORT OF MOSES LAKE
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR RUBBER AND/OR PAINT DEPOSIT REMOVAL
Chiefs softball clobbers Sunnyside
MOSES LAKE - A week-long layoff had little impact on the Chiefs performance in a single game against Sunnyside last night at Larson Field.
Easter excitement
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Explosion injures 2, destroys trailer near Ephrata
EPHRATA - Two people were injured Tuesday morning in an explosion inside a trailer south of Ephrata.
Wahluke students experience their first Robotics competition
MATTAWA - Wahluke Junior High School had its first VEX Robotics Competition at the STEM Festival in Yakima on March 26, faring well, according to Principal Sean Langdon.
Distinguished Young Women program held Saturday in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE - One high school junior will be named the Distinguished Young Woman of Moses Lake this weekend.
Mattawa issues to be reviewed
MATTAWA - Issues uncovered by a public health survey in Mattawa will be addressed during the development this year of a Grant County community health improvement plan, Sawta Sackett reported at the March meeting of county board of health.
C. David Dombrausky "Big Dave"
C. David Dombrausky "Big Dave" died March 18, 2013 and went to be with his Heavenly Father. He was at his home with his mother Maureen, only survivor. David was working in sales at Peirone Produce for seventeen years. He owned Boyles Plaza in Moses Lake for five years, he was president of the farmers market, truck farmed in Mae Valley, and had two to three booths at the Farmers Markets. He worked too hard, treasured his friends, and knew many people and they remember him with love. He was a wonderful and thoughtful person. We loved him deeply. Memorial services will be held Saturday, April 13, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at Thornhill Valley Chapel, 1400 S. Pines Rd., Spokane Valley, WA.
Quincy school bus involved in collision
QUINCY - The Grant County Sheriff's Office reported an injury collision Tuesday involving a Quincy school bus transporting 30 children and a Columbia Basin Herald carrier.
Patricia Anita Samples
Patricia Samples a long time Moses Lake resident passed away in the arms of her loving family on Friday, April 5 after a long illness. She grew up in Winfield, Alabama but had lived all over the southern United States to include Texas, Tennessee, Vegas and California. Pat was a retired Registered Nurse. She loved helping people and would lend a helping hand be it giving money to someone in need or actually bringing them home with her. She loved watching Vampire and science fiction movies with her kids and passed that to her children. She loved to camp and picnic and was quite the dancer in her youth. She had a great love of good music and appreciated a good dance in the living room. Pat began with very humble beings from an EXTREMELY poverty stricken home and difficult life during the depression to excelling in school and putting herself through college to pursue her nursing career. She had an extreme love of animals and was a long-time supporter of the Grant County Animal Outreach. She would prefer in lieu of flowers donations to the animal outreach at www.grantcountyanimaloutreach.com or mail donations to 6725 Randolph Road, Moses Lake, WA 98837. Her appreciation for Manta Ray swim team during Gladys' swimming caused great joy to her as a family atmosphere as swim team members as well as her family. Pat LOVED belonging to the swim team during the summers and looked forward to swim meets wherever they may be. She had an awesome generous heart, she gave so much to so many and never thought twice about making a sacrifice if she could help or give to someone else. She always wanted to give to her children as she went without a great deal. She was even more generous with herself towards her grandchildren and spent a great deal of time playing and enjoying them. Time well spent on the floor playing dolls, cars or making doll houses out of magazine pages and cardboard boxes. Wonderful members her family will treasure. Her great grandchildren were "precious" and she could not have loved them anymore. Her last smiles were of those who she loved the most, Darrel and her kids. She loved and cherished all and they were blessed for this unconditional love.
Rock Top draws crowds to opening weekend
MOSES LAKE - It didn't take long for word to get out that Rock Top Burgers & Brew in Moses Lake had officially opened its doors for business.
David Elliott
David Elliott, 74, passed away April 6, 2013, in Spokane, WA.
Sandra Kay Zornes
Sandra Kay Zornes, 57 passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2013 in Spokane, WA. at Regency at Northpoint nursing home. Sandra was born on June 16, 1955 in Moses Lake, WA and lived her entire life in West Lake and Moses Lake until her health took a turn for the worse in December 2012. Sandra was the daughter of Mel and Lois Zornes who were the original owners of Chico's Pizza Parlor. Sandra spent almost 30 years working at Chico's first for her parents then her oldest brother Richard Zornes. Sandra is survived by her brother David R. Zornes who lives in Elko, NV.
Moses Lake golf second in Wenatchee
Lose by 3 strokes
WENATCHEE - The Chiefs girls golf team got back in the swing of things after a week off for spring break with a second place finish in POD match No. 2 at the Wenatchee Golf and Country Club Monday.
Ephrata girls golf runner-up at Apple Tree
West Valley first
YAKIMA - Kendall Sage shot the best round of her career with an 84 and was the low round medalist in the first league match in the Central Washington Athletic Conference (CWAC) at the par 72 course at Apple Tree in Yakima Monday.
Moses Lake father charged with assault
EPHRATA - Court documents offer more details in the case of a Moses Lake man who allegedly assaulting his 4-month-old daughter over the weekend.
Wednesday, April 10
SUPERIOR COURT, STATE OF WASHINGTON, COUNTY OF GRANT
In the Matter of the Estate of: JOSEPH R. FISHER, JR., deceased.
Allied Arts annual auction to be held on Friday night
MOSES LAKE - The work of regional artists will be auctioned during the Columbia Basin Allied Arts' annual Art Soiree on Friday.
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 April 24, 2013 for Supplying All-Aluminum Conductor as more fully described in Contract Documents 170-3544.
Local athletes receive honors
Named to All-State teams
MOSES LAKE - Two standout Moses Lake Christian Academy basketball players received accolades last week for their stellar efforts over the 2012-13 season.
Moses Lake Lionesses to open Space Burger booth April 19-21
MOSES LAKE – Space Burger fans will be able to purchase their favorite midway food at the Moses Lake Lioness Club booth at the Grant County Fairgrounds from April 19-21.
Alcohol Screening Day this Thursday
from 10am to 5pm at CBHA Clinics
MATTAWA - National Alcohol Screening Day is an outreach screening program that raises awareness about alcohol misuse and refers individuals with alcohol problems for further treatment. This is the 11th year of the program.
'Children of Grace' moves to new facility
MOSES LAKE - Kids at the Children of Grace Preschool and Child Care Center now have more room to play.
ROYAL SCHOOL BOND
We can agree there is an overcrowding issue, but not everyone agrees with the proposed $16.6-plus million cost to remedy the problem or the 15-year lien on their property.
Helen M. Gower
Helen M. Gower, 91, a resident of Moses Lake since the early 1950s was welcomed into heaven on Thursday, April 4, 2013. She was residing at Columbia Crest Care Facility with her daughter and friends at her side. Viewing will be from noon to 5 pm., Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at Kayser's Chapel and from 9 to 9:30, Wednesday, April 10 at the Church of Christ. Services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 10, 2013 at the Church of Christ, 808 E. Sharon Ave. with Micah Powless, officiating. Interment will follow at Pioneer Memorial Gardens. Please sign the online guestbook or leave a note for the family at www.kayserschapel.com Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel & Crematory.
Maybe memory is first to go
I grabbed ESPN, the magazine, and sat down for my usual 10 minute wait for Dr. Edgerly, and immediately an assistant called my name.
Quincy girl competes for international award
MOSES LAKE - Quincy teen Meg Hirai is one of 28 girls from around the world nominated for a prestigious award presented by the Soroptimist International organization. The winners of the Violet Richardson Award, which recognizes teen girls who work to make their communities better, will be announced in May.
No decision on trying Moses Lake boy as adult
14-year-old accused of shooting parents
EPHRATA - A date may be set May 6 for a hearing to determine whether a 14-year-old Moses Lake boy who allegedly shot his mother and father should be tried as an adult.
Your password not your employer's business
OLYMPIA - There is an old saying in politics that sometimes the law has to catch up with technology.
Moses Lake father allegedly assaults baby
MOSES LAKE - A 4-month-old Moses Lake girl was hospitalized Sunday after her father allegedly assaulted her in an effort to keep her quiet, according to a Moses Lake police statement issued Monday.
Moses Lake man hurt in car-truck crash
GEORGE - A Moses Lake man was hurt 10 miles west of George on the freeway on March 28 when the car he was driving collided with a truck driven by a Soap Lake man.
Betty Jean Kiehn Haase
Betty Jean Kiehn Haase, 86, was born in Odessa, Washington on April 26, 1926 to Carl and Pauline Kiehn. She passed away peacefully April 1, 2013 at Emeritus Hearthstone in Moses Lake. Please sign the online guestbook at www.kayserschapel.com. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel.
ROYAL SCHOOL BOND
We recently moved back to the Royal Slope area after retiring from the west side (Lewis County, Packwood School District).
Patricia Ann Havens
Patricia Ann Havens, 88, a resident of Royal City since 1979 left her earthly home to be with her Heavenly Father on April 3, 2013. Funeral services will be held at 11:00, Saturday, April 13, 2013 at Monroe United Methodist Church, 342 South Lewis, Monroe, Washington. Inurnment will follow at Floral Hills Cemetery in Lynnwood. Please sign the on-line guestbook or leave a note for family at www.kayserschapel.com \Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel & Crematory, Moses Lake.
Chiefs boys and girls track shines at invite
Set several PRs
YAKIMA - Eighteen high school track teams took part in the 87th annual Davis Invitational at Eisenhower High School in Yakima Saturday. Although the team scores are yet to be posted, Moses Lake came away with some impressive results, including several personal records set on the boys team.
Suspect crashes after short chase
MOSES LAKE - A short car chase in Moses Lake Saturday led to a three-vehicle collision when a man tried to escape police after allegedly stealing alcohol from Safeway.
Lowell Layton
Lowell Layton, resident of Moses Lake since 1955, passed away at his home on Thursday morning, April 4, 2013 at the age of 90. Lowell was born, November 23, 1922 to James Myron and Sarah Layton, in Glenwood, Alberta, Canada, the second son of 7 children.
Tuesday, April 9
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY
TO: ANGEL LORENA and anyone claiming a paternal interest.
Vikings baseball drops twin bill
1-7 in league play
SPOKANE - Big Bend Community College (BBCC) baseball hit the road to Spokane Saturday looking to earn a split at the very least in doubleheader action against the second place Sasquatch.
STATE OF WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR CHANGE/TRANSFER OF WATER RIGHT UNDER ONE (1) GROUNDWATER CLAIM
Requests for Bids
The Housing Authority of Grant County is requesting sealed bids for multiple projects:
GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON
OFFICE BUILDING RENOVATION
STATE OF WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR CHANGE/TRANSFER OF WATER RIGHT UNDER ONE (1) GROUNDWATER CLAIM
BEFORE THE HONORABLE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON
APPLICATION FOR A COUNTY ROAD
Sandhill Crane Festival draws thousands to Basin
Birding enthusiasts come from as far away as Ireland
OTHELLO - The annual spring migration of Sandhill Cranes through Othello draws bird enthusiasts from around the country, as well as from around the world.
Patricia Ann Havens
Patricia Ann Havens, 88, a resident of Royal City since 1979 left her earthly home to be with her Heavenly Father on April 3, 2013. Funeral services will be held at 11:00, Saturday, April 13, 2013 at Monroe United Methodist Church, 342 South Lewis, Monroe, Washington. Inurnment will follow at Floral Hills Cemetery in Lynnwood. Please sign the on-line guestbook or leave a note for family at www.kayserschapel.com. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel & Crematory, Moses Lake.
Soap Lake citizen honored by fire dept.
Maynard Hagen receives standing ovation from council
SOAP LAKE - The Soap Lake Fire Department, facing extinction earlier this year, is now not only surviving but is completely reorganized, thanks in part to a local resident whose dedication was recognized by department officers at Wednesday's Soap Lake City Council meeting
Soap Lake project may be delayed
SOAP LAKE - The highly anticipated redevelopment project of downtown Soap Lake could be pushed back due to the city's sewer problems.
Warden soccer defeats Mabton
Alba scores three goals
MABTON - Orlando Alba recorded a hat trick and Osbaldo Alba had 4 saves in a 3-1 victory over the Vikings on the pitch in Mabton Saturday.
Vets to celebrate birthday
YAKIMA - The U.S. Submarine Veterans of Central and Eastern Washington will host a party celebrating the 113th Birthday of the U.S. Submarine Force on Saturday, April 13.
Phylis "Janae" White
Janae White, 54, beloved and admired by all, passed away after a 3 ? year battle with brain cancer at her home in Rock Island, Washington, April 2, 2013. She was born August 15, 1958 to Wallace Elmo Bergeson and Martha Louise Leavitt in Moses Lake, Washington. She worked hard to develop her many talents which she utilized in blessing the lives of those around her. She easily established lifelong friendships with all who met her. One of her greatest blessings was marrying Calvin G. White on August 5, 1978, in the Manti Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, for time and for all eternity. They loved and helped each other for 34 years as together they built a legacy of family, church, business, and service to others.
Woman hurt in crash near Ephrata
EPHRATA - A young woman from Wenatchee was injured on March 27 in a two-car crash on Highway 28 three miles west of the Ephrata. The driver of the other vehicle, man, was not hurt.
Man's body found, suicide suspected
MOSES LAKE – The body of a man was found Monday afternoon, April 1, near the Moses Lake Sand Dunes, and evidence at the scene suggests the man may have committed suicide. ?
Voters' Pamphlet art contest open for students
Theme is 'I am a change maker'
OLYMPIA - Fourth and fifth-grade students from across the state are invited to enter art into a contest with the winning submission to be featured in the 2013 Washington State General Election Voters' Pamphlet.
'Baby Bumble Bee' flies through BMX track
State qualifying race set for June at Larson Recreation Center
MOSES LAKE - Little Sophia Benson, just 3 years old, rides her BMX bike like she's been doing it for years. With the wings on her back, they call her the "Baby Bumble Bee."
David L. Taylor
David L. Taylor, 76, of Ephrata passed away at his home on April 2, 2013.
Quincy school bus involved in collision
QUINCY — The Grant County Sheriff’s Office is reporting an injury collision involving a Quincy School District bus and a passenger vehicle.
Monday, April 8
Moses Lake businessman elected to aeronautic group
MOSES LAKE- Sonico Inc. Vice-President Jim Perdue will serve as vice-president of the Aeronautical Repair Station Association (ARSA), a group that represents more than 4,200 domestic and international repair stations.
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE
Abbreviated Legal: LT 9 BLK 2 DAILEY ADD., Grant Co., WA
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE
Abbreviated Legal: Lot 11, Blk 13 Ephrata Hts 1st Add.
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE
Abbreviated Legal: Lot 5, Blk 1, Sage Vista Major Plat, County, WA
BBCC Job, Career Fair scheduled for April 18
MOSES LAKE - Job seekers will have the chance to connect with local businesses at the Job and Career Fair, scheduled for April 18 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the ATEC building at Big Bend Community College, 7662 Chanute St. NE.
SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 729
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WARDEN ADOPTING A TWELVE MONTH MORATORIUM ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OF MEDICAL MARIJUANA COLLECTIVE GARDENS AND MEDICAL CANNABIS DISPENSARIES, DEFINING "MEDICAL MARIJUANA COLLECTIVE GARDENS" AND “MEDICAL CANNABIS DISPENSARIES”; PROVIDING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING; ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE, AND PROVIDING THAT THE MORATORIUM, UNLESS EXTENDED, WILL SUNSET WITHIN TWELVE MONTHS OF THE DATE OF ADOPTION.
PORT OF MOSES LAKE
REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS FOR JANITORIAL SERVICES
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
TITLE: 401/408 Structural Repairs
Big Bend hires volleyball coach
Former OHS graduate
MOSES LAKE - Allison Baker is the new head volleyball coach at Big Bend Community College. Baker takes over the position vacated by Natalie Coulston who resigned after one season when she and her husband moved out of state in January.
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
SEWER MAIN PROJECT - 2013
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE
Abbreviated Legal: LT 14 BLK 6A SUNLAND EST DIV 2., GRANT CO., WA
INET drug bust leads to stolen property, charges
MOSES LAKE – Detectives from Grant County’s Interagency Narcotics Enforcement Team arrested a man suspected on a variety of drug related charges on March 27 after a car chase into Moses Lake. ?
The Fishin' Magician: Spring trout
Families making plans for the annual opening of the lowland lakes at the end of the month should consider traveling to Okanogan County. Fishing this spring is expected to be very good on the many trout lakes in this region. All of the lakes are ice-free now so trout are already feeding and getting aggressive.
Ahmann, Martinez shoot personal bests for Wahluke
MATTAWA - Collin Ahmann and Steven Martinez shot their personal best scores to lead the Wahluke High School golf team at the Grandview invitational last week.
Man allegedly pulls gun out during dispute
EPHRATA - A Moses Lake man was arrested April 2 after he allegedly pulled a gun and threatened to kill one of his wife's friends.
Do you think Moses Lake noise laws should be more lenient on local businesses?
Sand dunes death ruled as suicide
MOSES LAKE- The death of a 46-year-old man near the Moses Lake sand dunes Monday has been ruled a suicide.
Aviation Technical Services expands to Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE - Grant County will gain an estimated 50 new aerospace jobs as a result of the recent expansion of an Everett-based aircraft maintenance and repair company to Moses Lake.
Sunday, April 7
Red Rock sweeps college bowl at Math is Cool
ROYAL CITY - There were mixed results for Royal's Red Rock Elementary fifth-grade team at the Math is Cool competition at Wenatchee on March 15.
Moses Lake Mini Golf opens today
MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake businessman R.J. McFadden remembers spending a lot of time at the former Skyline Miniature Golf Course while growing up.
Lisa Villegas living dream with The Seed Cupboard
ROYAL CITY - Lisa Villegas has dreamed of owning a plant nursery for as long as she can remember, and now she has one.
EHS hosts party for 100th class
Former students, teachers, administrators, aides, friends invited
EPHRATA - Next year marks the 100th anniversary of Ephrata High School's first graduating class and an alumni committee is holding a "launch party" April 12.
Moses Lake man charged for meth possession
EPHRATA - A Moses Lake man was arrested March 27 after reportedly leading Moses Lake police on a chase before being apprehended.
Dog license fair set at Quincy
QUINCY - The City of Quincy and Quincy Animal Shelter are holding a dog licensing fair on April 11 from 12-5 p.m.
Saturday, April 6
Nat. Guard off-road vehicle training Saturday
MOSES LAKE - The Army National Guard Ephrata-based 1161st Transportation company is providing a training certification course for soldiers Saturday at the Moses Lake sand dunes.
INET cracks down on heroin use
GRANT COUNTY - It's called "chasing the dragon" and it's become the number one drug problem in Grant County.
Crane Festival held in Othello this weekend
The Othello Sandhill Crane Festival marks 16 years of existence this year. Wow, congrats to all who work on this educational event.
Victim advocates ride along
EPHRATA - Victim advocates from New Hope Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services began ride-alongs on March 22 with Grant County Sheriff's Deputies in a partnership designed to help victims and enhance prevention efforts.
Kathy Rae Dalhaug
Kathy Rae Dalhaug, 48, longtime Warden resident died in her home Sunday, March 24, 2013 in Warden. She was born July 13, 1964 in Sunnyside, WA to James Kyle Adkins and Norma Rae Cox.
Wanapum story topic of Grant County Historical Society lunch
EPHRATA - The past, present and future of the Wanapum people will be the lecture topic at the April luncheon of the Grant County Historical Society.
Fresh News from MarDon
Trout action has been reported from many seep lakes below O'Sullivan Dam this past week. All lakes in our area now open except for Warden Lake which opens April 27, 2013.
Boy suffers head injury in motorcycle crash
QUINCY - A 16 year old Quincy boy was hospitalized in critical condition on Monday, April 1. after crashing his motorcycle near George. ?
Charles F. Verrall
Charles F. Verrall, 71, of Moses Lake passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2013 in Samaritan Healthcare. Charles was born April 29, 1941 in Anacortes, WA to Victor and Elsa (Bachof) Verrall.
It's Daedalian Scholarship time again
OK, we went through this last year at this time, but it is appropriate we again inform readers. As you read this, remember one of last year's scholarship winners was from Moses Lake and the $1,000 scholarship was matched by the national Organization of Daedalians.
Friday, April 5
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE
9293 CANYON DRIVE NORTHWEST, QUINCY, WA 98848
BEFORE THE HONORABLE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON
In the matter of the Application of James Kimble for a franchise to construct, operate and maintain domestic irrigation pipe line on certain County Road Rights-of-Way within the County of Grant, State of Washington, for the purpose of irrigating approximately 100-200 acres.
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE
5511 ROAD 4 NE, MOSES LAKE, WA 98837
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE
LOT 17, BLOCK 1, SUNRISE ADDITION, AS PER PLAT RECORDED IN VOLUME 6 OF PLATS, PAGE 21, RECORDS OF GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON. More commonly known as: 4260 STAR DRIVE NORTHEAST, MOSES LAKE, WA 98837
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY
THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, to said defendants, Unknown Heirs and Devisees of Michael W. Watson, deceased; and unknown persons in possession or claiming right to possession:
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE
Lot 5, block 1, johnson's 4th addition to quincy, according to the plat thereof recorded in volume 3 of plats, page 2, records of Grant county, Washington, except the south 10 feet thereof. Commonly known as: 514 G Street Se Quincy Wa 98848
Notice of Application and Proposed MDNS
Notice is hereby given that a Building Permit application and SEPA Checklist received by Grant County on March 29, 2013 from Gerald Brown (Golden West Farms) (Designated Contact: Jamie Washburn – Teton West of WA, LLC, 5802 N Industrial Way STE A, Pasco, WA 99301), were found to be technically complete on April 02, 2013.
Notice of Application & Public Hearing
PROJECT: To establish a 50 space recreational vehicle park on the Cave B property. Each space would have power and potable water available. Length of stay would range from 1-7 days. Pursuant to GCC 23.04, Table 4, RV Parks are allowed in the Master Planned Resort Zone with a Conditional Use Permit.
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 April 17, 2013 for Supplying One (1) New Doble F6150SV Three-Phase Power System Simulator as more fully described in Contract Documents 170-3628.
Host families sought for JATP students
MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake-area residents are being invited to participate in the Japanese Agricultural Training Program (JATP) by giving the new arrivals a taste of America - literally, through a home-cooked meal, and figuratively, through a few outings around town.
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
SEWER MAIN PROJECT - 2013
David Nickels denied new trial
Sentencing scheduled for April 12
EPHRATA - David Nickels' request for a new trial has been denied by Grant County Superior Court.
Public pension systems looming problem
Reforming Oregon's pension program for public employees is the most contentious and important issue facing state and local government. Without fundamental changes to the system known as PERS, cuts in funding to schools and other basic public services will accelerate.
Lions offer thanks for successful egg hunt
The Moses Lake Lions Club would like to thank the following business' and people for making the 2013 annual City Wide Easter Egg Hunt a huge success: Columbia Basin Job Corp, Willamette Egg Farm, Northland Cable, Nickel Saver, Columbia Basin Herald, Boy Scout / Cub Scout 67, Arby's on Kittleson, Baskin Robbins, Blue Palm yogurt, Ralphies, Dommino's Pizza, Pizza Hut, Moses Lake Mini Golf, and Wal Mart of Moses Lake.
Commission embarks on food stamp challenge
MOSES LAKE- Incorporating potatoes into meals is one way families can eat nutritiously without going over their grocery budgets, according to the Washington State Potato Commission.
The Fishin' Magician Weekly Report
Landlords start supper club
MOSES LAKE – The Rental Housing Association of Washington recently started a Supper Club in Moses Lake for rental property owners and managers in Grant County.
Spring camping on my mind
This is the first of a multi-part series about preparing for spring camping.
Hazardous waste collected next month
Registration closes April 26
MOSES LAKE - Business and agencies will have the opportunity to dispose of small amounts of hazardous waste during Grant County Solid Waste's Small Business Hazardous Waste Collection Event next month.
Ephrata teen arrested after car chase
EPHRATA - A 15-year-old boy was arrested Monday after leading police on a chase throughout Ephrata before being apprehended at his home.
Reader asks government to stop "special" aid
Why do we the people allow the state of Washington and federal government to insult minorities and women in the business world? Take a look at the website www.omwbe.wa.gov. Isn't this our government effectively saying that minorities and women are so incapable at running businesses that they need special help? Isn't this also the result of immoral legislators using tax dollars to give to select "special" groups in hopes of "buying their votes."
Fundraiser planned to support medical mission to serve Africa
MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake Medical Team is holding a "Night to Remember" fundraiser April 27 to raise money for medications a supplies for a medical mission to Nigeria.
Thursday, April 4
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
In the Matter of the Estate Of TERUKO RATCLIFF, Deceased.
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE
LOT 6, MEDITERANEAN VILLAS PHASE 1, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME D OF PLATS, PAGE 218, RECORDS OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, WASHINGTON. More commonly known as: 9908 VINCENZO DRIVE, PASCO, WA 99301
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE
LOT 15, LOVIISA FARMS II, PHASE 4, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME "D" OF PLATS, PAGE 289, RECORDS OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, WASHINGTON. More commonly known as: 4007 GALWAY LANE, PASCO, WA 99301-9263
PORT OF MOSES LAKE
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR RUBBER AND/OR PAINT DEPOSIT REMOVAL
BBCC baseball splits with Walla Walla
1-5 in league play
MOSES LAKE - Vikings baseball resumed play with a twin bill at home against Walla Walla Community College (WWCC) Wednesday.
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY
THE STATE OF WASHINGTON TO THE SAID DEFENDANTS JOHN P. SCHROEDER AND JANE DOE SCHROEDER; ALSO ALL OTHER PERSONS OR PARTIES UNKNOWN CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, ESTATE, LIEN, OR INTEREST IN THE REAL ESTATE DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT HEREIN; WILSON CREEK GRANGE NO. 935:
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
Sealed bids, plainly marked "BID FOR LANDFILL GLASS PULVERIZER CONCRETE PAD", will be received by Grant County at the Office of the Board of County Commissioners located in the County Courthouse, P.O. Box 37, 35 C Street NW- Room 207, Ephrata, WA, 98823, until 1:30 P.M., Tuesday, April 16, 2013 and will then and there be opened and publicly read for the construction of the improvements.
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE
Abbreviated Legal: West 62 ft of lot 8, Blk 2 of Stadium Park Addition to Pasco
Ag training program celebrates 48th anniversary
MOSES LAKE - The 63 students in the new class of the Japanese Agriculture Training Programs started classes last week, continuing a 48-year tradition in one of the most successful long-term international exchange programs in the nation.
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE
LOT 19, BLOCK 5, HIGHLAND PARK HOMES, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME C OF PLATS, PAGE 6, RECORDS OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, WASHINGTON, TOGETHER WITH THE EASTERLY HALF OF VACATED NORTH/SOUTH ALLEY ADJOINING AND ABUTTING THERETO, AS VACATED BY ORDINANCE NO. 3566 RECORDED OCTOBER 18,2002 UNDER RECORDING NO. 1613398. More commonly known as: 936 N DOUGLAS AVE, PASCO, WA 99301
PLANNING COMMISSION VACANCY FRANKLIN COUNTY
Franklin County is seeking letters of interest (applications) for (1) vacancy on the Franklin County Planning Commission.
Requests for Bids
The Housing Authority of Grant County is requesting sealed bids for multiple projects:
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON
In re the matter of the estate of: LESTER OWEN MARTENS, Deceased.
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE
Abbreviated Legal: Lot 9 Highland Meadows Phase 3
Local Bands
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Repair
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Pick Up & Recycle Junk Vehicles
All fluids are properly recycled or disposed of in accordance with the
Towing at all times
Our shop is prepared to give you towing services that'll help you get out of any stressful road situation. Have you run out of gas? We can help. Dead battery? Give us a call. Whether you've got a flat or been locked out of your car, we're the place that can help you out.
Moses Lake Music
MLIRD sponsors kids fishing derby April 13
Free event for children 5 to 14 years of age
MOSES LAKE - Basin youth should start dusting off their fishing gear in preparation for next weekend's Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation Columbia Basin Kid's Fishing Derby.
10 compete in Distinguished Young Women program
MOSES LAKE - Ten high school juniors will compete for the title of Distinguished Young Woman of Moses Lake and for college scholarship money later this month.
Wanapum topic of society lunch
EPHRATA - The past, present and future of the Wanapum people will be the lecture topic at the April luncheon of the Grant County Historical Society.
Irwin (Irv) Gustav Toler
Irwin (Irv) Gustav Toler, 94, went to be with his Lord and Savior Tuesday, March 26, 2013, at his home outside Soap Lake, Wash. He was born January 28, 1919, in Winchester, Wash., and moved to Whatcom County in 1926. He graduated from Mt. Baker High School in 1938, and attended his 74th class reunion there in September 2012. He served in the Army in the South Pacific during WWII and lived in the Ephrata/Soap Lake area since 1946 where he farmed, worked, and hunted (his 3 favorite things but not in that order).
Body found near Sand Dunes
Possible suicide
MOSES LAKE - The body of a man was found near the Moses Lake Sand Dunes Monday afternoon. Evidence at the scene suggests the man may have committed suicide, according to the Grant County Sheriff's Office.
Youth, 16, in critical condition after motorcycle crash
GEORGE - A 16-year-old Quincy boy remains in critical condition at an area hospital after crashing his dirt bike Monday afternoon while riding on private property near George.
Ephrata woman pleads guilty to child abuse case
EPHRATA - An Ephrata woman was sentenced to one year in the Grant County Jail after allegedly leaving her son with her then-boyfriend, whom she knew was hitting the child.
Lucille V. O'Leary Halpin
Victim advocates ride with deputies
EPHRATA – Victim advocates from New Hope Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services began ride-alongs on March 22 with Grant County Sheriff’s Deputies in a partnership designed to help victims and enhance prevention efforts. ?
Wednesday, April 3
Holmquist Newbry decries tax proposal
OLYMPIA - Gov. Jay Inslee's proposed $1.2 billion in new taxes in the next two years has Sen. Janéa Holmquist Newbry asking what happened to his promise to avoid tax increases.
Knights, Cougars split doubleheader
ROYAL CITY - Royal High School and Warden High School split a South Central A Conference East baseball doubleheader at Royal Saturday, and both teams remain in the race for the top.
Molahiettes snag 3 state titles in Yakima
MOSES LAKE- When they're not in class, members of the Moses Lake High School drill team are busy racking up state championship titles.
Dale A. Durbin
Dale A. Durbin, 79, a resident of Moses Lake since 1950 passed away Friday, March 29, 2013 at home surrounded by loving family. Family and friends will gather for a Celebration of Dale's Life on Saturday, April 6, 2013 at Danny's Tavern from noon to 3 p.m. 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.
Soap Lake, Ephrata drivers injured
SOAP LAKE – An Ephrata man and a Soap Lake woman were injured in a rear-ender accident on Highway 28 near Soap Lake on March 12.
Quincy teenager allegedly in fight, charged as adult
EPHRATA - A 17-year-old Quincy youth is being charged as an adult for his alleged involvement in a fight in which a pregnant teenage girl was reportedly beaten with a board.
Sandhill Crane Festival returns to Othello
OTHELLO - The return of Sandhill cranes to central Washington means the Sandhill Crane Festival is getting ready to start in Othello. The community is preparing to host the festival featuring guest speakers, tours and activities.
Dale Laverne Swanstrom
October 18, 1929 ~ March 27, 2013
Tony "The Guitar Man" Reino, Sr.
Tony "The Guitar Man" Reino, Sr., 53, of Moses Lake, WA died in his home Tuesday, March 26, 2013. Tony was born March 26, 1960 in San Lucy District, of the Tohono O'odham Nation, Arizona to Antone Reino Sr. and Lupe (Celaya) Reino.
For future heir, cut is a deep one
GUEST EDITORIAL
WASHINGTON - As much as we like to think our relationships can't be defined by money, it happens.
ROYAL SCHOOL BOND
Tuesday, April 2
CALL FOR BIDS
Sealed bids will be received by the Port of Ephrata, Port District #9 of Grant County, Washington (Owner) at the Port of Ephrata, 1990 Division Ave NE, Ephrata, Washington 98823, until 12:00 p.m., Friday May 3, 2013 for: EPHRATA MUNICIPAL AIRPORT, EPHRATA, WASHINGTON; RECONSTRUCT PARALLEL TAXIWAY B AND TAXIWAY A-2
Requests for Bids
The Housing Authority of Grant County is requesting sealed bids for multiple projects:
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF GRANT
TO THE DEFENDANTS Unknown Heirs and Devisees of Margaret Loeschen; and any persons or parties claiming to have any right, title, estate, lien or interest in the real property described in the complaint:
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY JUVENILE DIVISION
TO: ANGEL LORENA and anyone claiming a paternal interest.
NOTICE OF PESTICIDE APPLICATION
ROYAL SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 160
Aerospace industry grows in Grant Co.
MOSES LAKE - While Grant County has established a strong agricultural industry over the years, the expansion of Everett-based Aviation Technical Services to Moses Lake signals the growth of another emerging industry.
Freshman crowned Miss Warden 2013
WARDEN - The crowd inside Warden Elementary was hushed as the results for the Miss Warden pageant were waiting to be announced. The four contestants Madison Kilmer, 17, Betty Backell, 16, Rachell Backell, 15, and Levi Guerra, 16, stood nervously on stage waiting to possibly hear their name called.
Annual Lions Club egg hunt a success
MOSES LAKE - McCosh Park hosted the Moses Lake Lions Club's Easter egg hunt over the weekend and parents, children and community members came out in droves to celebrate on a sunny Saturday.
Landlords start club
MOSES LAKE - The Rental Housing Association of Washington recently started a Supper Club in Moses Lake for rental property owners and managers in Grant County.
Moses Lake business owner seeks change in noise law
MOSES LAKE - A local bar owner is trying to persuade the Moses Lake City Council to change the city noise ordinance to allow late-night outdoor activities for downtown businesses.
Clifford Edward Alexander
Clifford Edward Alexander, 75, longtime Moses Lake resident died in his home Monday, March 25, 2013. He was born September 4, 1937 in Lame Deer, Montana to Charles and Helen (Glimm) Alexander.
Royal boys heading the right way
ROYAL CITY - The Royal High School baseball team is young this year, but it appears to be headed toward a good season in the South Central A Conference East.
Chiefs baseball drops twin bill
6-2 overall
MOSES LAKE - Two 1-run losses to Mead at Larson Field Saturday ended the Chiefs six game win streak.
Audrey F. Schutte
Audrey F. Schutte, 77, a resident of Moses Lake passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at Columbia Crest Care and Rehab. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at Kayser's Chapel. Please sign the online guestbook or leave a note for the family at www.kayserschapelo.com. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel & Crematory.
Drugs seized, three arrested
QUINCY - Three Quincy men are in jail on drug charges after Grant County’s Interagency Narcotics Enforcement Team served two search warrants on March 14 in the City of Quincy. ?
Thompson hired as Samaritan CEO
MOSES LAKE - Thomas Thompson, consultant for Envision Associates in Detroit Lakes, Minn., was hired as the chief executive officer for Samaritan Healthcare.
Monday, April 1
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
SEAL COAT PROJECT – 2013
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE
Abbreviated Legal: E1/2 LT 8 PEN MEADOWS
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE
Abbreviated Legal: LT 12 MONTLAKE ADD #6.
NOTICE OF PESTICIDE APPLICATION
ROYAL SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 160
TVCC takes two from BBCC
Vikings 0-4 in conference play
MOSES LAKE - A pair of set backs at home to Treasure Valley Community College Saturday has the Big Bend Community College (BBCC) Vikings off to an 0-4 start in Northwest Athletic Association of Community Colleges (NWAACC) East Region standings.
PORT OF MOSES LAKE
REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS FOR JANITORIAL SERVICES
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE
Abbreviated Legal: E 20' LT 1 BLK Q VISTA VILLAGE ADD & LT 20 BLK 2 VISTA VILLAGE #2, Grant County, WA
Rodeo Guide 2015
Ruby Coulson
MATTAWA - After a pageant-like presentation by five talented and spirited contestants, Ruby Coulson was selected Mattawa's distinguished young woman for 2013 Saturday night at Mattawa High School.
Moses Lake man arrested after chase
MOSES LAKE - A car chase through a Moses Lake neighborhood Wednesday ended with the arrest of a Moses Lake man suspected of a variety of drug related charges.
$20,000 of stolen property recovered
QUINCY - The Grant County Sheriff's Office dealt a blow to an alleged major player in the local theft trade on March 14 with recovery of stolen goods and an arrest.
Child dies in car crash
MOSES LAKE - An eight year old boy died on March 23 when two cars collided eight miles north of Moses Lake.
Moses Lake Council delays ruling on helmets
MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake City Council seeks input on a proposed ordinance requiring helmets for people biking, skating and riding scooters and skateboards.
Quincy board focuses on media
QUINCY - Quincy School District officials will be looking for ways to contact parents, especially using electronics, as part of an ongoing effort to improve communications with district patrons.
