Ellington

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE

LOT 2, BLOCK 2, WARDEN COUNTRY ESTATES, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 12 OF PLATS, PAGE 51, RECORDS OF GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON. Tax Parcel No: 061731000, commonly known as 1001 EAST 2ND AVENUE, WARDEN, WA.

Notice of Application and Proposed Determination of Non-Significance

Notice is hereby given that a SEPA Checklist received by Grant County on May 22, 2013 from Grant County Public Works Department, 124 Enterprise St. SE., Ephrata, WA 98823 (Designated Contact: Derek Pohle, PE, Grant County Public Works Department, 124 Enterprise St. SE, Ephrata, WA 98823 (509) 754-6082, was found to be technically complete on May 22, 2013

SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

In The Matter Of The Estate: LARRY LAVERNE HARSH, Deceased

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE

LOT 13, BLOCK 1, SAGE VISTA SECOND ADDITION MAJOR PLAT, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 24 OF PLATS, PAGE(S) 90, 91, 92 AND 93, RECORDS OF GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON. SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF GRANT, STATE OF WASHINGTON. Tax Parcel No: 11-0993-687, commonly known as 505 KENTUCKY STREET, ALSO APPEARS OF RECORD AS 505 SOUTH KENTUCKY DRIVE, MOSES LAKE, WA

Basin high school graduations begin Friday

Quincy, Othello first, with ceremonies stretching to June 8

OTHELLO - High school ends for the class of 2013 in a flurry of graduation ceremonies scheduled for Basin-area schools.

Response to Spring Fest 2013

Opening ceremony with American Legion Riders, a barbershop quartet, and song and dance solos were all performed on a professional level in the spirit of honoring our veterans past and present. It was a great ceremony. Thanks Toby Black and committee.

George crash victims drowned in vehicle

GEORGE - Grant County Coroner Craig Morrison determined the Stanwood family drowned Sunday when their vehicle plunged into an irrigation canal in George.

Employment Security faces tough choices

The state Department of Employment Security is facing post recession layoffs and tough decisions as the state agency eliminates 400 positions.

Help Washington state teens have a graduation to remember

GUEST EDITORIAL

Many teens are making plans for senior week and graduation. While these are fun and safe events for most, there is a higher risk for underage drinking. Parents and other adults can help keep teens safe by being informed and prepared.

Saddle Up for St. Jude a success

Once again, Saddle Up for St, Jude's Childrens Hospital was a rewarding success. Sixteen riders raised $2,700. Thank you to all participants! A special thank-you goes to Kathy Braugher, who raised $1,675.

Former Sonico employee addresses move

I was previously employed by Sonico in Moses Lake, Washington (1999-2004) and because I no longer live in the area, only today did I learn of the Sonico move and the issues with building 408. I worked at Sonico during 9/11 and although the economy had plummeted greatly as a result of this tragedy and its subsequent major impact on the airline and aerospace industries, the Perdue family did their utmost best to keep everyone on staff employed with a living wage. I know people who are still employed by Sonico, a local company in business for over three decades in Grant County. It is my hope for the Perdues and all of their employees the Port will allow Sonico enough time to relocate, whether by building a new location or finding an existing local property with the space they need to continue working. This is a complicated issue but in these tough economic times where available jobs are few and far between, I strongly urge the Port of Moses Lake Commissioners to carefully consider the potentially devastating financial impact of their actions regarding Sonico's location and those in Sonico's employ.

Relay for Life 2013 approaches

We know far too many people whose lives have been touched by cancer. Chances are, you know them too. That's why we're taking action against cancer by supporting the American Cancer Society Relay For Life event right here in Moses Lake.

Moses Lake council looks to ban sky lanterns

MOSES LAKE - The City of Moses Lake will likely follow in the footsteps of Grant County in banning the use of sky lanterns.

Marilyn Biallas

Longtime Moses Lake resident Marilyn Biallas passed away at her home at the age of 77 on May 25th after a brave three year battle with cancer. Marilyn was born October 4, 1935 in Conrad, MT to Frank and Leona Philipps. She and older sister Delores were joined by brother Duane and little sister Sara. At the age of 10 Marilyn lost her mother to brain cancer. Two years later she was blessed with her second mother Josephine and new brothers John and Ted. A few years later baby brother Ben completed the family. Life as a daughter of a dry land wheat farmer was difficult, but with all the love and laughter on the Philipps farm, no one noticed.

Betty Mae Wider

Betty Mae Wider passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 due to illness. Betty was born in July of 1931, the oldest of four children of Veryl and Floyd Robertson in the Shingobee Township of Minnesota. During her childhood she spent a lot of her time with her Grandmother Wakefield and learned as she put it "the important things in life" and her Native American heritage. Betty always told her family "she loved a man with a motorcycle" so it was no surprise she married Austin in August of 1950 and moved to Moses Lake in the spring of 1959. Betty enjoyed square dancing , bowling, knitting, crocheting , reading and was a great cook! She rarely met a stranger she did not speak to. Betty remained married to Austin until his death in June of 2008. Betty is survived by two daughters, Dorinda Wider and Colleen Hazel (Gary), two grandsons Jeremy Hazel, and Nicholas Hazel (Megan), and two great grandchildren, Jordynn Hazel (father, Jeremy) and Owen Hazel (father, Nicholas) and longtime family friend and "corner child", Ida Baltikauskas. Betty will always be remembered for her smile and laughter! At her request there will be no services.

Spring Fest thank you to volunteers

Moses Lake's Spring Fest appeared to be a fun-filled event, enjoyed by many, according to articles published in Tuesday's Columbia Basin Herald.

Lyle Duane "Butch" Flint

Lyle Duane "Butch" Flint, 66, longtime Moses Lake resident went home to be with his Lord and loving wife Saturday, May 25, 2013 surrounded by his loving children in Central Washington Hospital, Wenatchee, WA. He was born August 27, 1946 in Chippewa Falls, WI to Lyle Leroy and Juanita (Hetchler) Flint.

Reader weighs in on missing rifle case

My attention was drawn to the story in Friday's paper regarding the missing rifle from the Sheriff's Office. According to the article, the rifle was an M-16, fully automatic assault type, not the civilian counterpart AR-15 semi-automatic rifle.

Small release valve threatens our first spring camping excursion

Shelton woman leads state patrol on chase

EPHRATA - A Shelton woman allegedly attempted to flee police on state Route 26 after reportedly being stopped for driving drunk.

Mattawa man injured in head-on accident

MATTAWA - Three men, including one from Mattawa, were hospitalized in critical condition on May 20 after a head-on collision near Mattawa in the early morning.

Steven D. Bifano

With family by his side, Steven Douglas Bifano passed away peacefully on Friday, May 17, 2013 at the Hospice House in Spokane. Steve was born on October 9, 1952 in Gunnison, Colorado to Delphie and Tony Bifano, where he was raised as the fifth of nine children. Steve later moved to Moses Lake, Washington where he graduated from high school and then met and married his wife Joyce. They then moved to Colorado, for a short time, where they had their son Tyrel before moving back to Washington. Steve spent most of his life working on ranches and feedlots in Oregon, Colorado, and Washington. He enjoyed his horses, roping, and playing cards with family and friends. Steve is survived by his wife of 40 years, Joyce, son Tyrel, mother Delphie, sisters, Darlene (John) Ash of Centennial, CO, Melba French of Gunnison, CO, Sylvia Carlson of Moses Lake, Beth (Gary) Smith of Cheney; brothers Darrell (Beverly) of Moses Lake and George of Gunnison, CO, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Steve was preceded in death by his father Tony, his brother Tony Lee, and his sister Melody. A memorial service will be held on June 15, 2013 at 1:00 PM at the Bread of Life Community Church, 140 14th Ave NW, Ephrata, WA 98823, with Pastor Oscar Danforth officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Spokane, PO Box 2215, Spokane WA 99210.

Notice of Public Meeting to Franklin County Residents

Notice is hereby given that the Franklin County Natural Resource Advisory Committee will meet to discuss the White Bluffs bladderpod endangered species listing at the MacHugh packing house on the corner of Dogwood and Ione Rd, Pasco WA at 10 am on June 6, 2013.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE

More commonly known as: 3413 W JAY ST, PASCO, WA 99301-3212

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE

Lot 10, Block 7, Reaugh Addition, Moses Lake, according to plat thereof recorded in Volume 3 of Plats, page 49, records of Grant County, Washington

City of Connell, Washington

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Connell will conduct a PUBLIC HEARING on Wednesday June 5, 2013 at 6:00 pm, or shortly thereafter, in the Connell City Hall located at 104 E. Adams Street, Connell, Washington for the purpose of ADOPTING THE SIX-YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PLAN

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE

Tract 7, Hyland Park Addition No. 1, according to Plat recorded in Volume 7 of Plats, Page 70, Records of Grant County, Washington

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AN OPEN RECORD PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD June 11, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. in the Grant County Commissioners Hearing Room, Courthouse, Ephrata, WA regarding an application for Classification as Open Space Land for Current Use Assessment under Chapter 84.34 RCW from the Harold and Opal Schwab Estates located in the northeast quarter of S 13, T 18, R 28 (Parcel No. 170097000) and in the west half of S 13, T 18, R 18 (Parcel No. 170097001) W.M.

GRANT INTEGRATED SERVICES

Grant Integrated Services is requesting proposals to provide shower repairs at its Cityview Assisted Living Facility, located at 836 E. Plum, Moses Lake, Washington, 98837. Grant Integrated Services will enter into a contract with a contractor selected as part of this RFP process in June 2013.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE

The property, which is not used principally for agricultural or farming purposes, is commonly known as 1514 W. Peninsula Drive, Moses Lake, WA 98837

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON

To: Whom It May Concern Unknown Fathers

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE

Abbreviated Legal: LOT 12, ROFF'S PLAT

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR COUNTY OF FRANKLIN

TO: Whom it May Concern, Unknown Father;

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE

Abbreviated Legal: LOT 44, LOVIISA FARMS II PHASE 4

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY

LOT 29, KNOLLS VISTA THIRTEENTH ADDITION, MOSES LAKE, AS PER PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 5 OF PLATS, PAGE 36, RECORDS OF GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON.

Quincy police chief, captain terminated

QUINCY - Quincy Police Chief Richard Ackerman and Capt. Gene Fretheim were terminated on Friday.

Warden softball back from State Tournament

Eliminated on Day 1

RICHLAND - After finishing second in 1A SCAC East league play with a 10-2 record and second at the district tournament, Warden looked to be one of the better teams heading into the State Softball Tournament at the Columbia Playfield in Richland May 24 and 25.

Director named for state wildlife's Ephrata office

OLYMPIA - The state Department of Fish and Wildlife have named a new regional director for its North Central region based in Ephrata.

Gordon H. Redmer

Gordon H. Redmer, 89, died on Sunday, May 19, 2013, after a long struggle with congestive heart failure. He was born in Burke County, North Dakota, on November 2, 1923, one of nine children. He enlisted in the Army with his brothers in June 1943, trained as an airplane mechanic and was based in Moses Lake as a crew chief of the 432nd Base Unit. After his military service, he went to Portland, Oregon, and learned the upholstery trade. He married Audrey Cramer and they moved to Moses Lake in 1954 to open Moses Lake Auto Upholstery which he owned until 1991. He was an avid horseman his entire life, and spent his retirement on horse rides throughout the Northwest, Southwest and Pacific Crest trails. He loved to help anyone, travel with his daughter, Laurie, on her orchestra tours and visit with Carmie and her boys. He was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist church and loved Jesus. He leaves behind his wife, Audrey Cramer Redmer, daughters, Carmen Hoofard Hadley and Laurie Redmer Minner, grandsons Tennison Hoofard, Tyler Hoofard and Caleb Minner, two great grandsons, 2 sisters and 1 brother, many nieces and nephews and friends who loved him dearly.

Quincy's Irineo Castillo took the education road

Decided he was done with gangs, he said

QUINCY - Life had been kind of bumpy for Irineo Castillo, and in that context, some of the gang stuff he saw online and around his home in Tri-Cities started looking okay, even pretty good.

Priest Rapids Recreation Area at Desert Aire opens, offers new amenities

DESERT AIRE - The Priest Rapids Recreation Area in Desert Aire was re-opened to the public on May 24.

Taking the challenge rewards Ephrata graduates

Yaneli Salgado and Melissa Nelson say taking challenges was good for them

EPHRATA - High school students have a choice, when they're picking classes. They can go the easier route, just take the necessary classes and skate. Or they can take up the challenge, the difficult subjects, the classes and activities that take them out of their comfort zone.

Cox finishes 28th at State

Milbrandt and Sutherland miss the cut

VANCOUVER - The weather conditions were less than ideal when 80 golfers hit the links at Camas Meadows for the 4A Boys State Championship Tournament May 21 and 22.

Tire problem causes injury accident

QUINCY - A tire malfunction caused a car crash on May 18 that injured in Quincy man near Quincy, the Washington State Patrol reports.

LaVelle Dee Fowles

LaVelle Dee Fowles, 80, passed away on Saturday, May 25, 2013 in Sterling, UT due to a long battle with cancer. He was born March 24, 1933 in Odgen, UT to LaVelle and Evona Fowles. He married Merle Langford on June 6, 1952 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple.

SUPERIOR COURT, STATE OF WASHINGTON, COUNTY OF GRANT

In the Matter of the Estate of: KARA LEIGH GARBE, Deceased

NOTICE OF MEETING OF THE GRANT COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION

Notice is hereby given that the Grant County Board of Equalization will convene at 9:30 a.m. on July 15, 2013, at the Grant County Courthouse, Annex Conference Room, 35 C St. NW, Ephrata, Washington, and will continue in session and adjourn from time to time for a period of not less than three (3) days, and not to exceed twenty-eight (28) days.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING

Notice is hereby given that a Public Meeting will be held by the Grant County Planning Commission to continue to discuss the draft Shoreline Master Program, including critical areas regulations, bulk development standards, the cumulative impacts table, and the restoration table.

Sheriff's office seeking child rape suspect

GRANT COUNTY — The Grant County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help from residents in finding a child rape suspect.

Stanwood family killed in crash near George

GEORGE - A Stanwood, Wash. family of four died Sunday morning in a crash near George.

Chiefs take early exit from state tournament

Finish 9th

SPOKANE - The Chiefs set three goals for themselves at the start of the 2013 season: take first in the league, win the district title, and make an impression at the state tournament.

Quincy motorcyclist injured in crash

QUINCY – Fred E. Yates, 68, of Quincy was injured in a motorcycle accident on May 17 three miles east of Quincy on Highway 28.

Othello softball brings home state hardware

Finish third

SELAH - The Huskies took the long way around the bracket after dropping their opening game 7-6 to defending 2A State Champion WF West from Chehalis at Carlon Park in Selah Friday. But after putting together a five-game win streak, Othello walked away with a third place finish that included avenging the loss to WF West, which bounced the Bearcats out of postseason play.

Restriping begins on Route 28

EPHRATA - Crews began restriping a section of state Route 28 yesterday between Ephrata and Soap Lake to accommodate left-turning traffic.

Uriel Serrano

Uriel Serrano, 65, longtime resident of Moses Lake, WA passed away May 23, 2013 at Central Washington Hospital after a long battle with various medical complications that lead to his passing.

You'll enjoy the show before the circus

The Culpepper & Merriweather Circus will be in town Saturday, June 8, and it's advertising two shows. But there will really be three shows.

Gordon Merritt Meacham

Quoting his own words, Gordon Merritt Meacham "was born the last day of summer in 1922" near Lapwai, Idaho. Being the fifth child in the family of Sylvia (Doak) and Merritt Meacham, he joined three brothers: Hulburd/Harry, George, and Howard/Bud; and one sister, Irma/Meachie See. Two more brothers, David and Gene, later completed the Meacham clan of nine. Gordon, as well as his siblings, spent the majority of his growing up years being that of a farmer's son. Growing grain and hay, as well as tending chickens, pigs, cattle and horses filled his daily life; skills which would later prove useful in his own adult life. When the daily chores were done, school work and lessons needed finishing. However, in the summer with school out, the Meacham children would often ride their horses, racing against the neighbors' horses, or visit the nearby strawberry and/or melon patches for delicious after supper snacks.

Kim Fazende Miller

Kim Marie Fazende Miller, a lifelong resident of Moses Lake, passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2013 at Central Washington Hospital in Wenatchee with her loving husband and family by her side. Graveside service for family and friends will be on Saturday, June 1 at 10:00 a.m. 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.

Linda Kay Metzker

Linda Kay Metzker, age 70, resident of Moses Lake, Washington ended her journey on May 23, 2013 at her home surrounded by her husband and her loving family. Viewing will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, May 28, 2013 at Kayser's Chapel. Funeral services will begin at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, May 28 at Kayser's Chapel with Chaplain Mark Bassett officiating. Interment will follow at Guarding Angels Cemetery, 2595 Road L NE, 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.

Quincy student finds language no barrier to graduation

QUINCY - Olivia Camacho's family had to make a choice, about the time she was starting her freshman year in high school. Her parents had to decide if they would stay in Mexico, where there wasn't a lot of work to support the family, or try to make a new future elsewhere.

Circus tickets on sale

ROYAL CITY - Tickets have gone on sale for the Culpepper and Meriweather Circus that will be in Royal City on Saturday, June 8.

Moses Lake girls track 8th at State Meet

Sadie Nielsen discus champ

TACOMA - Sadie Nielsen lived up to her No. 1 ranking in the 4A discus competition as she was crowned state champion with a throw of 136-00 in the event at the Washington State Track and Field Meet over the weekend at Mt. Tahoma High School in Tacoma.

Health District warns of bats

Moses Lake children required vaccine

MOSES LAKE - Grant County Health District officials are warning people to stay away from bats, alive or dead, due to their potential for carrying the deadly rabies virus.

ORDINANCE 13-05

The City Council of the City of Royal City has adopted Ordinance 13-05 Adopting a Twelve Month Moratorium on the Establishment of Medical Marijuana Collective Gardens and Medical Cannabis Dispensaries

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

RESERVOIR #7 RAISING PROJECT - 2013

GRANT INTEGRATED SERVICES

SHOWER REPAIR

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE

Abbreviated Legal: LT 3 BLK 2 ASTRO ACRES PH 1, Grant Co., WA

Notice of Application

PROJECT: A Short Subdivision of approximately 125.8 acres in order to create three (3) lots from one existing parcel in the Agriculture and Rural Residential 1 zoning district of Grant County.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE

Abbreviated Legal: LT 21 BLK 1 RUDBERG ADD #3

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE

Abbreviated Legal: LT 18 BLK 3 EPHRATA HTS 3RD ADD.

Notice of Application

PROJECT: Vacation of the 10-ft. utility easements centered 5 ft. on each side of the common internal property lines of Lots 3 through 9 and Tract 999 of Lakeshores West Major Plat No. 2.

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

The City Council of the City of Royal City has set a public hearing at 7:00 pm on June 4, 2013, to be held at City Hall, 445 Camelia Street NE, Royal City, to consider the following: Public testimony and Council's consideration of further findings justifying interim Ordinance 11-04 of the City of Royal City extending a zoning moratorium on the establishment, licensing, maintenance or continuation of any medical marijuana collective gardens.

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 June 7, 2013 for Supplying Concrete Vaults for Fiber Expansion as more fully described in Contract Documents 170-3626R.

ORDINANCE 13-05

The City Council of the City of Royal City has adopted Ordinance 13-05 Adopting a Twelve Month Moratorium on the Establishment of Medical Marijuana Collective Gardens and Medical Cannabis Dispensaries

Grant PUD uses Solar Races to teach renewable energy

MOSES LAKE - About 1,200 Basin fifth-graders recently learned that the sun can do pretty neat things.

Boys & Girls Club to hold Rubber Duck Regatta Fundraiser

MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake Boys & Girls Clubs are asking the community to support the club by adopting a duck at the Rubber Duck Regatta.

Moses Lake norovirus could spread

MOSES LAKE – According to the Grant County Health District's Theresa Adkinson, the norovirus that made several people ill at Moses Lake's Longview Elementary School recently can spread to outlying areas like Crescent Bar and Quincy.

Ladies limited to nine holes by rain

CRESCENT BAR – May 21 was a tough day for golf, with heavy rains wiping out nine holes of women's day competition.

Cally Lynette Grace Manor Grieb

Cally Lynette Grace Manor Grieb passed away April 20, 2013 at her home in Spokane, WA after a hard fought battle with pancreatic cancer. Cally was born September 22, 1964 in Moses Lake, WA. Those left behind to mourn and miss her are her husband, Jason L Grieb; BriAnne Gallaway Coleman, husband Seth and grandson Aiden; daughter Jonelle Gallaway; son Matthew Grieb and son Jason Grieb. Also surviving Cally are her step-sons Zack, Nick and Alex Grieb.

Did you enjoy your Memorial Day weekend?

Royal Golf Course to host U.S Open Day

ROYAL CITY - Golfers of all ages and abilities are invited to have their own U.S. Open day at the Royal Golf Course on Saturday, June 15. The course will be as tough as it's ever been.

Increase in number of whooping cough cases

GRANT COUNTY - There has been a spike in the number of whooping cough cases reported in Grant County in the last 25 days.

Names of Stanwood family released in fatal George car wreck

GEORGE — Four members of a Stanwood family were killed Sunday in a two vehicle colission near George.

New books available about Moses Lake, Soap Lake

MOSES LAKE - Arcadia Publishing's Images of America series has added two new books that should be of interest to residents of the Columbia Basin.

Pregnancy did not divert Quincy teen from finishing her education

Angelica Ruiz stayed in school, although things changed

QUINCY - Angelica Ruiz had it down, she was getting good grades, junior year and senior year at Quincy High School looked like a lot of schoolwork, but that was doable.

Car crashes into Moses Lake home

MOSES LAKE - A routine traffic stop Wednesday led to a Moses Lake man's arrest for kidnapping and burglary.

M4 missing from sheriff's office

EPHRATA – The Grant County Sheriff's office has lost an M4 rifle, and the Washington State Patrol is investigating. The weapon had not been recovered as of Friday.

Principals rearranged and moved at Wahluke

MATTAWA - There will be some change in leadership in the Wahluke School District, Superintendent Aaron Chavez has announced.

Crescent Bar men's golf opener won by Muller, Wood, DeMuth, Robinson

CRESCENT BAR – Chuck Muller, Nate Robinson, Orlan Wood and Don DeMuth combined for a net 49 to win the Crescent Bar Men's Club opener on May 19 at the Crescent Bar Golf Course.

U.S Open Day set for RGC on June 15

ROYAL CITY – Only 60 entries will be accepted for the first U.S. Open Day at the Royal Golf Course on Saturday, June 15.

4 die in car wreck near George

GEORGE - The Grant County Sheriff's Office is on scene of a two-vehicle fatality crash in George that occurred Sunday morning.

Wallace's medical travails halt on-campus college for now

EVERETT - Former Royal City resident and leukemia patient Michelle Wallace has found that on-campus college is not in the cards for now.

Quincy top spot for distribution centers based on study

QUINCY — Companies looking to build new distribution centers might give Grant County a closer look after a recent study listed Quincy as the most economical site for operating warehouses in the West.

Alleged burglars' trespass triggers intense manhunt

MOSES LAKE – Two men suspected of illegally entering a Moses Lake Home on May 10 were caught the same day after they jumped a security fence at the Grant County International Airport and set off an intense manhunt.

Mattawa man injured in head-on

MATTAWA - Three men, including one from Mattawa, were hospitalized in critical condition on May 20 after a head-on collision near Mattawa in the early morning.

Herald closed Monday for Memorial Day

MOSES LAKE - The Columbia Basin Herald's Moses Lake office is closed Monday for the Memorial Day holiday.

Big yard sale planned by Royal Young Women

ROYAL CITY - Royal Young Women will have a “big” yard sale on Saturday, June 1, at the Seminary Building, across the street from the Red Rock Elementary School.

Free poultry testing clinics offered

MOSES LAKE — Basin 4-H members can get their birds ready for this year's fair season by attending the state Department of Agriculture's free poultry testing clinic on June 8.

Final Histio Heroes set for June 15

ROYAL CITY - The third and final Histio Heroes Bike-a-Walk-a-Thon will be held on Saturday, June 15, at the Royal Schools campus.

U.S Open Day set for RGC

ROYAL CITY - Only 60 entries will be accepted for the first U.S. Open Day at the Royal Golf Course Saturday, June 15.

Monster trucks invade sand dunes Saturday

Moses Lake — For those looking for something different for Spring Festival activities, check out the monster trucks and off-road vehicles taking over the Moses Lake Sand Dunes Saturday.

Manweller appointed to Select Committee on Pension Policy

OLYMPIA - Thirteenth District Rep. Matt Manweller has been appointed to the Select Committee on Pension Policy by Speaker of the House Frank Chopp.

Ritzville City Park site of grange picnic in 1949

Members of the various greater Columbia Basin granges were busy in 1949 with a picnic, home economic group social and a canning contest. Read on.

Four die as collision sends car into canal

GEORGE – Two adults and two children died and one person was injured the morning of May 26 when a two-vehicle collision sent one car into a canal west of George.

You'll enjoy the show before the circus

The Culpepper & Merriweather Circus will be in Royal City Saturday, June 8, and it's advertising two shows. But there will really be three shows.

Kids Fishing Day a week from tomorrow

The annual Kids Fishing Day will take place a week from tomorrow, June 1, at Cascade Park. The Moses Lake Park and Recreation Department is helping to organize the event. Although they ask registrations be complete by close of business today, it is possible to register until all times are full.

Fresh News From Mardon: MarDon Dock Fishing!

Perch fishing off the MarDon Dock has been amazing! Walking out onto the dock when you look into the water it is an aquarium of perch and other species. If you are an overnight guest at MarDon Resort, fishing off the dock is included in your stay, but if you would like to come down during that day, you can purchase a pass. A day pass costs $7.00 for adults and $4.00 for senior's or children. You can purchase those at the MarDon Tackle Shop. This is a really great opportunity for some kids to catch a fish. Have a safe holiday weekend everyone!

Weekly Fishin' Magician Report

Town Ford Fishing seminars focus on Chelan kokanee, spring salmon

Kokanee fishing on Lake Chelan has been the best in history, and the exciting spring salmon fishery will be underway when Town Ford offers its next free fishing seminar. Area experts will share their secrets to success on catching kokanee and spring salmon at the dealership in East Wenatchee on Thursday, May 23rd, beginning at 6 p.m.

Mattawa restaurant pays double fee

May see refund

MATTAWA - A Mattawa restaurant, Tacos La Parilla, has paid a double food service fee to Grant County.

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

RESERVOIR #7 RAISING PROJECT - 2013

DETERMINATION OF NON SIGNIFICANCE (DNS)

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) North Central Region proposes to install 100 foot (120 Ft. with lightning rod) radio tower at its Moses Lake Maintenance Facility.

SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

In The Matter Of The Estate: LARRY LAVERNE HARSH, Deceased

Quincy police chief, captain receive no-confidence vote

QUINCY - The Quincy City Council raised concerns about the city's police chief and captain during Tuesday's meeting.

Three from Royal, one from Wahluke make state track

TOPPENISH - The South Central A Conference district track meet at Toppenish last Friday turned out to be a tough proposition for Royal Register area prep athletes.

Circus tickets on sale in Royal City

ROYAL CITY - Tickets have gone on sale for the Culpepper and Meriweather Circus that will be in Royal City on Saturday, June 8.

The human spirit is our greatest asset

GUEST EDITORIAL

OLYMPIA - With a steady stream of bad news stories about maimed soldiers, the Boston Marathon bombing and the house of horrors in Cleveland, it would be natural to despair for the human condition. What defect in the human character allows us to do such things?

Increase in number of whooping cough cases around Grant County

GRANT COUNTY - There has been a spike in the number of whooping cough cases reported in Grant County in the last 25 days.

The Fishin' Magician: Memorial Day weekend

Vernon M. Holden

May 10, 2013, Vernon M. Holden, 84, with loving family at his bedside, stepped quietly from this fragile, mortal life into Life Eternal, in the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Third Quincy shooting suspect pleads guilty

EPHRATA - The third and final suspect connected to the Quincy shooting of Ramiro Munoz Jr. in September 2011 is facing prison time.

Moses Lake athlete an inspiration

MOSES LAKE - Soccer has been 17-year-old Jessie Green's passion since she scored her first goal at the age of 4. Green, now a junior at Moses Lake High School, plays for one of the most prestigious soccer clubs in Washington, SSC Shadow Elite in Spokane.

Outdoor survival is an ongoing education

Are you going to Spring Fest this weekend?

NEW MOBILE HOME FOR SALE

The Board of Directors of the Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District have surplused a “residential” mobile home and have set a base bid price of $65,000.00.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE

Abbreviated Legal: Lot 15 Mediterranean Villas Phase 2 Vol. D Pg. 246

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE

Abbreviated Legal: LOT 9, BLOCK 2, DESERT ESTATES #2, FRANKLIN CO., WA

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE

LOT 6, HIGHLAND MEADOWS, PHASE III, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME "D" OF PLATS, PAGE 293, RECORDS OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, WASHINGTON. Commonly known as: 827 NORTH OWEN AVENUE PASCO WA 99301

STATE OF WASHINGTON

The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has commenced the process of amending material terms and conditions of Orchard/Vineyard Lease No. 12-A69300 leased to Jack Jones and described as a portion of Section 36, Township 21 North, Range 24 East, W.M., Grant County containing 372 acres.

PUBLIC NOTICE - FRANKLIN COUNTY

The Franklin County Public Works Department (represented by Matt Rasmussen, PE, County Engineer/Assistant Public Works Director), 3416 Stearman Avenue, Pasco, WA 99301 is proposing a County Road project (SEPA 2013-05), for an R-170 Bridge (#608-2.35) Replacement (County Road Project [CRP] 604).

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY

LOT 29, KNOLLS VISTA THIRTEENTH ADDITION, MOSES LAKE, AS PER PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 5 OF PLATS, PAGE 36, RECORDS OF GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON.

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

In the Matter of the Estate Of LAUREL ANN MENDE, Deceased.

Franklin County Fire District No. 2

Be it hereby resolved that for the purpose of the preservation of life and property during the dry season, it shall be unlawful for any person to burn or cause to be burned within the limits of Franklin County Fire Protection District No. 2 as legally established, any trash, leaves, stubble, grass, or any other combustible material either on private or public land, unless a written permit to do so shall first have been secured from Chief Scott Moore (509)-539-8067) or Chief Luke VanHollebeke (509-492-1154).

Skate Fest Saturday in Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE - Area skateboarders will show off their skills Saturday during the MOSAIK Skate Fest contest in Moses Lake.

Chiefs receive league honors

At state tournament Friday

MOSES LAKE - The Chiefs softball team is having a remarkable year.

The long and short of fairway metals

Fairway metals, such as your 3-metal, are often the most difficult clubs in the bag to hit effectively because they have the worst of both worlds - large metal heads and not much loft. This dangerous duality leads to a visual image on your mental screen that says, "I can't get under the ball with this low-lofted, big-headed club."

Spring Fest kicks off Thursday

MOSES LAKE - From a carnival, concerts and parade, the Moses Lake Spring Festival beginning Thursday offers entertainment for all.

Another exciting night at ERP

EPHRATA - The weather held out for the third night of The AMP sponsored  Jerry's Auto Supply Racing Series at Ephrata Raceway Park, which brought us the Ephrata Pioneer Muffler II Pure Stocks, Pepsi Racing Street Stocks, and the Jerry's Auto Supply 360 Winged Sprints May 18.  

Norovirus outbreak confirmed, precautions urged

Grant County Health District urges people to wash hands frequently

MOSES LAKE - Grant County Health District officials are urging residents to stay home if they get the stomach flu and frequently wash hands with soap and water. The warnings follow confirmation that an outbreak of stomach flu at Longview Elementary School was caused by a highly contagious virus.

Royal's season ends, defeated 1-0

ROYAL CITY - A promising run toward the state championship came to an abrupt end last week for the Royal High School soccer team.

Clara Frances "Rosen" Sligar

Clara Frances Sligar, 84, went home on Friday, May 17, 2013.

Marta Vasquez

Marta Vasquez, 73, a longtime resident of Moses Lake, Washington, passed away Sunday May 19 at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane. She was born July 4, 1939, in Asherton, Texas to Carlos and Pascuala Ruiz. During her childhood Marta traveled the country with her family; finally settling in Sunnyside, WA. It was there she met and married her husband Jerry in 1961. Over the years they ran several successful businesses while raising six children. Marta retired from Moses Lake Planned Parenting as a Billing Manager. She loved to sew, making quilts for her children, grandchildren and friends. She loved to travel and in 2011 made the trip of her life traveling across several southern and mid-western states.

Special filing period set

GRANT COUNTY - A total of 133 candidates filed for open elected positions in Grant County Friday for November's elections, but 33 open positions do not have a candidate.

Grant County boater education courses offered

GRANT COUNTY - The Grant County Sheriff's Office and the Quincy School District will offer the Washington State Boater Education Course to students, school staff and the public on June 3-5 from 3:30-6:30 p.m.

Robert David Helsley

Robert David Helsley, longtime resident on the Royal Slope, succumbed to time and complications of diabetes and heart disease on the afternoon of May 19, 2013. Known to most as "David", he was born January 14, 1930 in Buhl Idaho, at his family home, to Otis and Hazel Helsley. He was among two boys and seven girls in the family. David graduated from Castleford High School in the class of 1948, after which he continued working on the family farm.

Stephanie Marie Belnap

Stephanie Marie Belnap, 34, a resident of Spokane and formerly of Moses Lake passed away Monday, May 20, 2013 at Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane. Family will greet friends from 5 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at Kayser's Chapel. Viewing will also be from 9 to 9:45 a.m., Thursday, May 23 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Stake Center, 1515 S. Division, followed by funeral services at 10 a.m. 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.

Motorcycle crash claims man's life

MOSES LAKE – A 28-year-old Moses Lake man died on May 13 from injuries suffered during a motorcycle crash the afternoon of the same day.

Ephrata teen pleads guilty

Case stems from fight

EPHRATA - An Ephrata teen with a criminal history pled guilty recently to third-degree assault in Grant County Superior Court.

Othello softball beats Deer Park

On to State

OTHELLO - Deer Park gave the Huskies all they could handle in a regional crossover game in Othello Saturday.

Moses Lake man arrrested for flare gun

Charged with unlawful firearm possession

EPHRATA - A Moses Lake man was arrested earlier this week after allegedly possessing a flare gun when he was stopped by police in connection to another arrest warrant.

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY

TO: MIGUEL BARRAGAN and anyone claiming a paternal interest.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE

LOT 12, BLOCK 6, CAMPBELL-MICHEL ESTATES #2 MAJOR PLAT, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 24 OF PLATS, PAGE(S) 73 THRU 78, RECORDS OF GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON Tax Parcel No: 090865415, commonly known as 1917 SOUTH PERCH AVENUE, MOSES LAKE, WA

SUPERIOR COURT, STATE OF WASHINGTON, COUNTY OF GRANT

In the Matter of the Estate of: KARA LEIGH GARBE, Deceased

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY

TO: LISA VALDEZ; and anyone claiming a parental interest;

NOTICE OF MEETING OF THE GRANT COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION

Notice is hereby given that the Grant County Board of Equalization will convene at 9:30 a.m. on July 15, 2013, at the Grant County Courthouse, Annex Conference Room, 35 C St. NW, Ephrata, Washington, and will continue in session and adjourn from time to time for a period of not less than three (3) days, and not to exceed twenty-eight (28) days.

East-West All-Star Game coming to Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE - Approximately 70 of the top prep players from 3A and 4A schools across the state will descend onto Lions Field to take part in the 49th annual Washington State East-West High School All-Star Football Game.

New program allows timely stroke treatment

QUINCY - A new partnership between Quincy Valley Medical Center and Providence Sacred Heart of Spokane could help Quincy patients diagnosed with a stroke.

Duck Regatta supports afterschool programs for Boys and Girls Club

MOSES LAKE - Thousands of rubber ducks will once again hit the water this summer during the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Columbia Basin's June 14 Rubber Duck Regatta.

LaPreal Chamberlain Payne

LaPreal Chamberlain Payne, age 85, quietly passed away in her home early Saturday morning, May 18, 2013. She was born April 20, 1928 in Orderville, Utah, being the sixth of 10 children born to Mark and Sally Chamberlain, with four brothers and five sistsers. LaPreal grew up in Orderville, and after graduating from high school she married Dale K. Payne. They were sealed in the Idaho Falls Temple for time and eternity on February 25, 1960.

Civil Service Commission needs volunteers

EPHRATA – The Grant County Board of Commissioners is seeking Grant County citizens who would like to serve on the Civil Service Commission.

Many incumbents lack challengers in November election

Positions in Quincy, Moses Lake School District and Othello have opponents

GRANT COUNTY - Many of the incumbents for open Grant County positions will go unopposed for November's elections.

GRATEFUL FOR DONATIONS

Thanks for helping Flannery

Sandy Finch, Jannie Neiffer and I would like to thank the community for the support they gave Flannery Edwards and her mother Marge as they faced the ordeal of a brain tumor together.

2 burglary suspects arrested after airport search

MOSES LAKE - A report of a trespassing in progress led to a three-hour search for two burglary suspects at the Grant County International Airport Sunday morning.

Retirement will cost you

THE COLOR OF MONEY

WASHINGTON - When it comes to how much money we all need to retire comfortably, it gives us a headache. I just need to say that upfront before telling you about the latest news that is sure to scare you even more about retirement.

WASHINGTON STATE BEER

Reader opposes beer industry measure

I understand that the beer industry has supported a dangerous measure in the State of Washington. I'd like to say enough is enough.

PUBLIC NOTICE

Sealed bids for Stryker Power Pro XT Gurneys will be received by Grant County Fire Protection District No. 10 up to but not later than 1:00 PM, June 5th, 2013 at the District’s main station, 336 Camelia St. N.E., P.O. Box 220, Royal City, WA 99357 at which time they shall be publicly opened and recorded.

Mayor Mike Stark resigns

ROYAL CITY - Mayor Mike Stark has resigned, effective May 31, and one council member, Kent Andersen, has submitted a letter of interest.

PUBLIC NOTICE

Sealed bids for Stryker Power Pro XT Gurneys will be received by Grant County Fire Protection District No. 10 up to but not later than 1:00 PM, June 5th, 2013 at the District’s main station, 336 Camelia St. N.E., P.O. Box 220, Royal City, WA 99357 at which time they shall be publicly opened and recorded.

Allegedly drunk driver crashes in Moses Lake neighborhood

Homeowners not hurt

MOSES LAKE - A suspected drunk driver drove through a brick pillar, onto a driveway and stopped just before hitting a home in Moses Lake Friday morning.

Ephrata advances in polygraph training

EPHRATA - The Ephrata Police Department is moving forward with plans to send an officer to a polygraph training class in June.

State equestrian championships draw 70 schools to Grant County Fairgrounds

MOSES LAKE - About 70 schools sent teams to compete in 27 events at the Washington High School Equestrian Team championships at the Grant County Fairgrounds during the weekend.

Moses Lake girls take district title

Boys finish fourth

EAST WENATCHEE - The Moses Lake girls track team has accomplished something no other team has done in school history: capture its first Big Nine Girls District Championship.

New Samaritan CEO: priority is quality care

MOSES LAKE - The key to success at Samaritan Healthcare will be a focus on quality patient care.

Betty J. Jensen

Betty J. Jensen of Coulee City passed away May 10, 2013 due to complications of Dementia. Born on June 27, 1930 to Dick and Viola (Nutt) Pierpoint in Coulee City, she was the third oldest of 13 children. Betty married her high school sweetheart, Otto Jensen, on April 8, 1948.

Warden softball takes two of three games

Advance to State

HANFORD - The Cougars took two-out-of-three district softball games over the weekend to advance to the 1A State Tournament at Columbia Field in Richland Friday as a No. 1 seed.

Laine Utter named state FFA officer

MOSES LAKE - Laine Utter said she liked what she saw, when she looked around at the state FFA convention, and wanted to be one of the people running things. At the 2013 convention she reached her goal; Utter is one of the six FFA members selected as state officers.

Elke Longwill shines in Crescent Bar lady golf

CRESCENT BAR – May 14 was a day of celebration for Elke Longwill in Crescent Bar Golf Course women's club golf.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE

Abbreviated Legal: PTN LTS 1-3 BLK 6 JOHANSON ROGERS 2ND ADD.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE

Abbreviated Legal: PTN LTS 26-27 BLK 2 EPHRATA HTS 1ST ADD.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE

Abbreviated Legal: LT 5 BENSON SP.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE

Abbreviated Legal: Lt 11, Blk 7, Johanson-Rogers 2nd Add.

Cellarbration event helps Big Bend students foot bill for college

MOSES LAKE - Final totals weren't available at press time, but a sold out Cellarbration raised more than $50,000 for scholarships at Big Bend Community College Saturday.

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Warden School District 146-161 Board of Directors will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2012-13 Capital Projects Fund Budget Extension.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE

Abbreviated Legal: Lot 21, Hall-Weber Addition

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE

Abbreviated Legal: Lot 394 Larson Subdivision

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE

Abbreviated Legal: LT 9 BEASLEY TERRACE

INVITATION TO BID

Sealed bids will be received from qualified roofing contractors by the Port of Moses Lake, 7810 Andrews St. NE, Suite 200, Moses Lake, Washington, 98837, until 2:00 p.m., June 5, 2013, for the specified roofing work on the POML Building #-5820, located at the Grant County International Airport, Moses Lake, Washington.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE

Abbreviated Legal: LT 8 BLK 3 HAYDEN EST 1ST ADD., GRANT CO., WA

Committed couple adds new full service restaurant to Desert Aire

DESERT AIRE - If you are wondering whether Desert Aire's new full-service family restaurant, Tumbleweeds Bar & Grill, will last, rest assured the owners are committed.

Ephrata council tables cemetery display issue

EPHRATA - About 30 Ephrata residents came out in full force to combat a proposed ordinance that would restrict displays at the cemetery.

Girls golf second at district

Season ends

WENATCHEE - The Chiefs wrapped up the 2013 season with a second place finish in the 4A Big 9 District Championships at the Wenatchee Golf and Country Club May 13.

Wahluke's Katelyn Peterson leads area's track qualifiers

CONNELL - Wahluke's Katelyn Peterson won two events at the South Central A Conference sub-district track meet here Friday to lead Wahluke and Royal qualifiers to district.

Quincy man enters Alford plea

EPHRATA - Another man connected to the September 2011 shooting of Ramiro Munoz, Jr. is facing prison time.

Genie Industries rebounds from economic downturn

MOSES LAKE - Although unfavorable market conditions a few years back forced layoffs at Genie Industries, a steady increase in demand for Genie products brought those jobs back.

Pasco VP set to take over at Royal

ROYAL CITY - When this year's underclassmen and next fall's freshman return to school, they will find a new face in the Royal High principal's office.

Officials discuss graffiti crackdown

EPHRATA - A Moses Lake man is growing tired of the graffiti problem.

Wenatchee Wild leaving town

American News

(MCT) - The second-best team in the North American Hockey League has a new home.

Boater education courses offered

GRANT COUNTY - The Grant County Sheriff’s Office and the Quincy School District will offer the Washington State Boater Education Course to students, school staff and the public on June 3-5 from 3:30-6:30 p.m.

Ephrata boys district champs

Send three golfers to State

SUNNYSIDE - Aaron Whalen shot 73, Bryan Heer carded 75, and Josh Johnson finished with an 85 to lead the Ephrata Tigers to the 2A District 5/6 Championship at the Par 72 Black Rock Creek Golf Course in Sunnyside May 14.

Investigation continues into missing rifle from sheriff's office

EPHRATA - The State Patrol is continuing its investigation into a missing M16 rifle from the Grant County Sheriff's Office.

Special hunting permit applications deadline next Wednesday, May 22

The deadline is near, don't dawdle, dally or otherwise delay in deciding which hunting permits you desire to submit. Read on.

Don Urquhart assisted with railroad route planning

Donald E. Reynolds

Donald E. Reynolds was born November 22. 1930 in Richland, WA to Charles Elmer Reynolds and Cora Thelma Montgomery Reynolds. He passed away quietly Saturday, April 6 after a brief illness. He is survived by 4 brothers and 2 sisters.

Jonathan Lewis Jones

Jonathan Lewis Jones, 28, of Moses Lake area, passed away Monday, May 13, 2013, in Moses Lake. He was born in Spokane, Washington to Paul Lewis Jones and Athena Renee Jones (Haney-Feltus) on October 10, 1984, along with his twin brother Joshua.

Fresh News from MarDon

Improved perch fishing has been reported all over Potholes Reservoir. This past week many fishers have limited on perch up to 12 inches at the MarDon Marina. Othello Resident, Levi Rodello, reported a 13 inch jumbo perch from the MarDon Dock, this was the largest Perch we had heard of all week.

The Fishin' Magician

Rep. Matt Manweller opens office in Ellensburg

ELLENSBURG - Rep. Matt Manweller has opened a 13th District legislative office in Ellensburg for the convenience of constituents.

ITEMS TO BE SENT TO AUCTION BY MOSES LAKE POLICE DEPARTMENT THE WEEK OF MAY 27TH

16 bikes, 8 phones, coin collection, sony stereo, mp3 player, tablet, various jewelry, and sunglasses.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE

Abbreviated Legal: Lot 2, Lakeview Crest SP#2 Amended

Curriculum helps BBCC students conquer math

MOSES LAKE - A new math instruction program, developed in-house, is helping students get up to speed for college-level math at Big Bend Community College.

GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON

Grant County is seeking to contract with an individual or company for the mowing and edging of lawns and grasses at the Grant County Fairgrounds located at 3953 Airway Drive NE in Moses Lake, Washington.

Ordinance No. 2681

An ordinance amending Chapter 2.08 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled “Mayor and Council”

Ordinance No. 2682

An ordinance creating Chapter 8.60 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled “Helmet Requirements”

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE

Lot 155, Desert Aire No. 1, according to the plat thereof recorded in Volume 9 of Plats, page(s) 32 thru 38, records of Grant County, Washington

AMENDED NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE

PURSUANT TO REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE

Lot 3, green gables plat, division iii, according to the plat thereof recorded in volume 17 of plats, page 14, records of Grant county, Washington. Commonly known as: 7678 Cox Street Ne Moses Lake Wa 98837

Consequences of substance abuse highlighted

Parents, kids could be subject to misdemeanor charges, participants say

MOSES LAKE - It sounds easy enough, just put on the goggles and walk. There was even a line on the mat to make it easier.

Hospital polishes CEO job description

Former CEO resigned in December

EPHRATA - Columbia Basin Hospital's board of directors is putting the finishing touches on a job description for a new chief executive officer.

Updates on improvements to Warden

I would like to give an update on the improvements regarding the crooked sidewalk on the 400 block of Main Street. During a recent city council meeting on Tuesday, May 14, I displayed some photos of the sidewalk and discussed it with city officials and other residents. who also attended the meeting as I talked about the risk and safety issue. I also discovered that there had been two incidents many years ago regarding the sidewalk. I came uon this issue adnd meeting on behalf of many residents who knew about it for many years prior to me moving to Warden. The city of Warden has decided to address this issue in the future. If it had not been for my contribution and also my concern, nothing would have been done about it. I'm glad to say it finally is.

Young woman survives car, motorhome crash

EPHRATA - A young Quincy woman was injured when her vehicle collided with a motorhome on highway 283 about 10 miles south of Ephrata on April 30.

Carl Martin Stolz

Carl Martin Stolz was born on July 3, 1937 in Spokane, Washington at Deaconess Hospital to Carl Albert and OraBelle (Ewing) Stolz. Carl passed away at Central Washington Hospital on Tuesday, May 14, 2013 from a brief illness.

Underage parties hurt parents, teens

EDITORIAL

With graduation approaching and the weather warming up, more people are out and about, seeking fun.

Columbia River dams offer geocaching

GRAND COULEE - Hundreds of people flocked to the Grand Coulee, Chief Joseph and Rocky Reach dams last summer to participate in the D3 Geocache Challenge.

Moses Lake approves helmet law

MOSES LAKE - After more than a month of discussion, the Moses Lake City Council approved an ordinance requiring those 16-years of age and younger to wear a helmet while riding a bike.

Bike law may take away liberty

I am an American that believes in liberty. The US Constitution and the Bill of Rights was written so I cannot be denied my "life, liberty or property without due process." (Fourth Amendment to the Bill of Rights) Governments do not give us these rights, they can only take them away.

Civil Service Commission needs volunteers

EPHRATA - The Grant County Board of Commissioners is seeking Grant County citizens who would like to serve on the Civil Service Commission.

Alliance church to host grace conference

MOSES LAKE - Ken McLain first began dreaming about holding a conference about grace almost 10 years ago and soon his meticulous planning will come to fruition.

Teens want their peers to stay safe

We are concerned with the health and safety of our peers because:

Outdoor survival training essential

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY

LOT 29, KNOLLS VISTA THIRTEENTH ADDITION, MOSES LAKE, AS PER PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 5 OF PLATS, PAGE 36, RECORDS OF GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON.

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

In the Matter of the Estate Of LAUREL ANN MENDE, Deceased.

NEW MOBILE HOME FOR SALE

The Board of Directors of the Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District have surplused a “residential” mobile home and have set a base bid price of $65,000.00.

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, WA 98823 until 2:30 P.M., on May 29, 2013 Traffic Control Flagging Services at Vernita Bridge in accordance with Contract Documents 430-3646.

NOTICE TO VENDORS

The Quincy-Columbia Basin Irrigation District purchases materials, equipment and supplies estimated to cost between $10,000 and $50,000 as set forth in RCW 39.04.190.

Big Bend baseball ends season on high note

Win final four games

MOSES LAKE - The Vikings closed out the 2013 season on a positive note with back-to-back sweeps in doubleheader action against Columbia Basin at home May 8, and on the road at Blue Mountain Community College in Pendleton May 11.

State Patrol investigates missing rifle from Grant County Sheriff's Office

Moses Lake boys golf district champion

Send three to State

YAKIMA - Brody Milbrandt finished with a two round total 155, Brenden Cox was two strokes back with 157, and five other Chiefs placed in the top 15 to lead Moses Lake to the Columbia Basin Big Nine District 6 Championship at the Apple Tree and Elks Golf Courses in Yakima Monday.

Budding talent

MLHS floral shop class demanding but fun

MLHS floral shop class demanding but fun

Othello dairy recalls pasteurized milk

Milk not sold at Moses Lake or Grant Co. stores

OTHELLO - No stores in Grant or Adams counties sold recalled products from an Othello dairy.

Chiefs tennis returns from district play

Season ends

YAKIMA - Consistency is the key to success in any sport. And although both the girls and boys tennis teams played well at times this season, they just couldn't make it over the hump to finish in the upper echelon of the district competition as both were knocked out of postseason play over the weekend.

Bonnie Jean Davis

Mom, with tear-filled eyes we watched as you suffered and faded away. With all the love we have for you, we could not make you stay. Your heart of gold stopped beating, hard-working hands they rest. Although our tears fall freely, we know you are at peace, at last.

Moses Lake man dies in motorcycle crash

MOSES LAKE - A 28-year-old Moses Lake man died Monday after crashing his motorcycle near Patton Boulevard in Moses Lake.

Royal bond passes

Mixed emotions for Superintendent

ROYAL CITY - After four failed tries, you'd think Royal Schools Superintendent Rose Search would be jumping out of her shoes with the passage of the school construction bond, announced May 7.

Othello softball beats Ephrata

On to round two

OTHELLO - Kim Bullis went four-for-four at the plate with a triple, and pitched a one-hit shutout in a 10-0 home win over Ephrata in the first round of the 2A CWAC District Softball Tournament Tuesday.

Police seek suspects in ML assault

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake police are looking for two white males who assaulted a teenage boy on South Grand Drive in Moses Lake Friday.

Donald D. Howard "Chief"

Donald D. Howard "Chief", 69, of Moses Lake, WA, passed away May 7, 2013.

Two arrests made in Othello shooting

OTHELLO - Two men were arrested in the recent drive-by shooting in Othello that injured a 4-year-old boy.

Public Notice

Lakeland Restoration Services, LLC is seeking coverage under the NPDES Waste Charge General Permit for aquatic plant and algae management.

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY

TO: LISA VALDEZ; and anyone claiming a parental interest;

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY

TO: MIGUEL BARRAGAN and anyone claiming a paternal interest.

120 acres burn in fire near Ephrata

EPHRATA - Someone is setting fire to a field northwest of Ephrata. Two fires have been put out at the same location off of Sage Brush Flats, about six miles northwest of town.

12U Rattlers take Sun Basin Invite

MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake Rattlers 12U fastpitch team

Pleasant Valley Cemetery boundary markers in place

ROYAL - Thanks to Bob Fakler and John Murphy, the boundaries of the square, one acre Pleasant Valley Cemetery will forever be known.

Frontier student wins regional competition

Jah-Mali Jackson beats competitors from 23 schools

MOSES LAKE - A Frontier Middle School eighth-grader talked about his plans to become a computer engineer and came home with first place in the regional Gear Up Career Showplace competition.

Bart Hector Sr. sweeps annual Spud Cup at ERP

EPHRATA - Bart Hector Sr. entered the track with the definite plan of winning the Con-Agra/Lamb Weston Spud Cup featuring the Pepsi Street Stocks. And win he did, placing first in Trophy, Heat and the Main events.

Lonnie K. Alston

Lonnie K. Alston, 58, of Moses Lake died Tuesday, May 7, 2013 in Central Washington Hospital in Wenatchee, WA. He was born July 11, 1954 to Burl Alston and Ruth Yarber Alston.

Shirley Mae Haberman

Shirley Mae Haberman, Moses Lake resident, passed away on the morning of Thursday, May 9, 2013. Shirley was born February 24, 1934 in Campbell, Nebraska, daughter of the late Francis and Augustine Horton. She was the eldest of four children and graduated from St. Cecelia's High School in Hastings, Nebraska.

Who says Congress and the President can't move quickly?

GUEST EDITORIAL

Air travelers received a bit of good news recently: A bill to put air traffic controllers back to work whisked through the House and Senate and flew into the White House for President Obama's signature.

Jackie Lynn Goodwin

Jackie Lynn Goodwin, born Aug 27, 1955, passed on May 8, 2013 at her home. She was born to Donald L Goodwin and Shirley Jones Goodwin Gabrio and was raised on a Mae Valley farm that her grandparents homesteaded in 1927.

Quincy, Ephrata work to share polygraph services

QUINCY - Quincy city officials are trying to devise the most cost-efficient way to use polygraph services from the Ephrata Police Department.

ROYAL SCHOOL BOND

Reader: Thanks for the yes votes

Thank you to everyone who supported and campaigned for the school bond. Getting 60 percent of the vote for anything is very hard but, with the help of dozens of volunteers, it got done.

Royal soccer stuns league champ Highland

ROYAL CITY - Defensive-minded Royal High School forced Highland into a shootout Thursday and won the district A soccer title at Highland, 1-0.

Boy, 4, injured in Othello drive-by

OTHELLO - A 4-year-old boy was injured during a drive-by shooting Friday night in Othello.

See how far a 401(k) can go

THE COLOR OF MONEY

WASHINGTON - If you have a defined benefit pension or a traditional plan provided by your employer, federal law says you have to be provided with an illustration of how much money you can expect to receive each month.

Lawrence (Larry) Hubert Van Keulen

Lawrence (Larry) Hubert Van Keulen, age 89, passed peacefully into heaven at home May 8 after a courageous battle with cancer and time.

Are you planning on going to BBCC's Cellarbration this Saturday, May 18?

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

The City Council of the City of Royal City has set a public hearing at 7:00 pm on May 21, 2013, to be held at City Hall, 445 Camelia Street NE, Royal City, to consider the following:

ORDINANCE 13-04

The City Council of the City of Royal City has adopted Ordinance 13-04 Amending the 2013 Budget for the City of Royal City as Adopted by Ordinance 12-11.

SECTION 001116

INVITATION TO BID

ORDINANCE 13-04

The City Council of the City of Royal City has adopted Ordinance 13-04 Amending the 2013 Budget for the City of Royal City as Adopted by Ordinance 12-11.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALES

Abbreviated Legal: Lt 17 Blk 15 Ephrata Hts 1st Add., Grant County, WA

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 24, 2013 for Supplying 15kV Medium Voltage Power Cable as more fully described in Contract Documents 170-3583R.

Event to raise money for BBCC scholarships

MOSES LAKE - Big Bend Community College Foundation's "Cellarbration for Education" fundraising dinner will be Saturday at the college's ATEC building, 7662 Chanute St. Doors open at 5 p.m., and the evening includes a silent auction before dinner and live auction afterwards.

Moses Lake man dies in motorcycle crash

MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man died after crashing his motorcycle near Patton Boulevard in Moses Lake Monday afternoon.

Experts gather at Home Expo

MOSES LAKE - Basin residents met with general contractors, landscapers and other home experts from around the region this weekend during the two-day Central Washington Home Expo.

Moses Lake angler wins tournament

OTHELLO - Moses Lake resident Aaron Echternkamp will compete in The Bass Federation's 2014 national competition after winning the Northwest division championship Friday.

Soap Lake man charged in attack

EPHRATA - A Soap Lake man reportedly broke into a Ephrata residence and allegedly attacked three women.

Cathy Jones's clubs remain hot in CB golf

CRESCENT BAR – Cathy Jones continued to be the dominant player in Crescent Bar women's golf on April 30 with three trips to the winner's circle.

Noel Alva Brown, Jr.

Noel A. Brown, Jr., 87, longtime resident of Moses Lake known to most as the stamp man passed away at home May 3, 2013. Noel was born to Noel, Sr. and Laura Brown in Alameda, CA. on July 23, 1925. He was a Navy veteran, joining right after graduating high school in Fresno, CA. He served 3 tours and taught 6th grade grammar in Fresno. He moved to Moses Lake in 1978 with his loving wife of 43 years, Bonnie Brown, who preceded him in 1997 and his daughter Ardis in 2005. He is survived by his son Stanley Brown of Los Angeles, CA., his brother Charles Brown of CA and step-daughter Judy Kirkland of Texas, numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was an avid stamp collector and conversationalist. Loved by family, liked by many, he will be missed and remembered well. Per his request, no services will be held. He would like to say thanks to his caregiver Arlene Collier for taking care of him in the final years and thank you to the staff at Columbia Physical Therapy & Moses Lake Clinic for keeping him on his toes. Arrangements after his departure from this world were undertaken by Carver Funeral Home. Thanks to their staff for their fast and caring service.

Moses Lake woman celebrates 20 years on the job

MOSES LAKE - Tri-State Outfitters employee Karen Baker hasn't just spent the last 20 years clocking in, doing her job and going home.

Sharon Gail Howe

Sharon Gail Howe, 74, of Moses Lake, and former longtime Ellensburg resident died in her home Wednesday, May 8, 2013. She was born November 10, 1938 in Seattle, WA to Harry D. and May Isabelle (Nord) Moore.

First Othello Taco Bell breaks ground on first Othello location

OTHELLO - Beginning this fall, Othello residents will no longer have to commute to get to the nearest Taco Bell.

Future of Soap Lake mineral water in limbo

SOAP LAKE - The mineral water system for Soap Lake, a staple at local hotels for decades, isn't working. There's no money to fix it and the city is looking for "out-of-the-box" ideas to determine the future of the system.

Young woman survives crash

EPHRATA - A young Quincy woman was injured when her vehicle collided with a motorhome on highway 283 about 10 miles south of Ephrata on April 30.

Morales, Morse chip in as Mariners stop A's

SEATTLE (MCT) - When the Mariners visit New York this week, they'll hit the quarter pole in the 2013 season.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE

Abbreviated Legal: UNIT 502 BRIDGES AT MOSES POINTE CONDO.

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Sealed bids will be received by the Port of Moses Lake at the 2nd Floor Conference Room, 7810 Andrews Street NE, Moses Lake, Washington 98837, for The Port of Moses Lake, Inspection for Tank Farm and Aircraft Fueling System, Grant County International Airport.

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: Lot 123 Dune Lakes Final PUD

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Contract No. 411-2013-02 Procurement of 12.5% Sodium Hypochlorite

Flu outbreak closes Longview

Outbreak has been identified as norovirus-like flu

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake School District officials canceled Friday classes at Longview Elementary School following an apparent outbreak of stomach flu.

Wild drop match to Bobcats

Ironmen next

FRISCO, Texas. — In spite of outshooting and out-chancing the Bismarck Bobcats, the Wenatchee Wild suffered a 3-2 loss Friday during the first day of competition at the 2013 NAHL Robertson Cup Championship Tournament at the Dr Pepper Arena in Frisco, Texas.

Tiger Woods wins second TPC title

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (MCT) - In the afterglow of a hard-earned win on a golf course where he traditionally had struggled, Tiger Woods uttered words that cast a chill over his competition.

Two from Quincy hurt in rollover

MOSES LAKE - A woman and a man from Quincy were injured on May 5, according to the Washington State Patrol, in a DUI-related rollover on highway 17 about 13 miles north of Moses Lake.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE

Abbreviated Legal: LT 17 BLK 2 ORCHARD PARK ADD.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE

Abbreviated Legal: Lot 5 Loudenback Broadview Tracts

Moses Lake softball sweeps Eisenhower

Host district tournament

MOSES LAKE — Two wins over Eisenhower at home Friday have Chiefs riding an eight-game win streak as Moses Lake readies for district play May 17.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE

Abbreviated Legal: LTS 30-32 BLK 9 PLAYFAIRS 1ST ADD WILSON CREEK.

Warden softball sweeps Royal

Host district game

ROYAL CITY - The Cougars closed out regular season play in fine fashion with a twin bill sweep on the road against the Knights in Royal City Tuesday.

Bulls give credit where it's due

CHICAGO (MCT) - The Bulls aren't ready to anoint Chris Bosh the taller, less-nasty version of Dennis Rodman just yet, but they certainly have a renewed awareness of the Heat center's ability on the glass.

Girls golf takes second in CBBN

On to district

SUNNYSIDE — After finishing third in the last POD match of the year at Black Rock Creek Thursday, and taking second place in the Columbia Basin Big Nine league standings, the Chiefs have just completed one of their best regular seasons in recent memory.

Wenatchee Wild take West Division title

Submitted by John Meissner

WENATCHEE - The Wenatchee Wild are going back to the NAHL Robertson Cup Championship Tournament for the third time in franchise history after defeating the Fairbanks Ice Dogs 3-1 Tuesday in Game 5 of the West Division Finals at the Town Toyota Center.

Small fire affects Monday Columbia Basin Herald

COEUR D'ALENE — A small late-night electrical fire scrambled the printing schedule and sliced about four pages out of the Monday Columbia Basin Herald.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE

Abbreviated Legal: Lot 10, Block 4, Sunserra at Crescent Bar Phase 3

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE

Abbreviated Legal: LT 1 BLK 6 WEST VIEW HTS., GRANT CO., WA

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE

Abbreviated Legal: LT 6 WILLOW CREST EST PH 1.

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Warden School District 146-161 Board of Directors will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2012-13 Capital Projects Fund Budget Extension.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE

Abbreviated Legal: LTS 2-3 BLK 8B GOODFELLOW REPLAT

Chiefs baseball season ends

Knocked out of postseason play

WENATCHEE - Moses Lake turned back Eastmont 2-1 in game one of the District 6 4A Baseball Tournament Saturday morning to advance to the championship round against Wenatchee.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALES

Abbreviated Legal: Lt 17 Blk 15 Ephrata Hts 1st Add., Grant County, WA

Bistro 26 replaces Judy's on highway 26

ROYAL CITY - There is a new restaurant-wine tasting operation on Highway 26, west of Royal City, moving into the old Judy's Café.

Simplot honored for green-friendly efforts

MOSES LAKE - Several green initiatives in place at J.R. Simplot's Moses Lake facility were highlighted during a recent Association of Washington Business meeting.

Chiefs end regular season with a win

On to district

MOSES LAKE - Momentum is key when your team is heading into postseason play. And the Chiefs, fresh of a home win over Sunnyside Tuesday, have it on their side as they make preparations for the Big 9 District Tennis Tournament at Kissel Park in Yakima tomorrow.

Weekly Fishin' Magician Report with Dave Graybill

Teens face adult charges in robbery

EPHRATA - Five teenagers who allegedly robbed a Moses Lake gas station were charged as adults this week.

Fishing tournaments a boost for Basin economy

OTHELLO - Sixty anglers spent most of Thursday with their poles in the water during the second day of The Bass Federation's 2013 Northwest Division championship at Potholes Lake.

Warden soccer eliminated from postseason play

Lose to Royal

ROYAL CITY - It was a classic battle between two of the top teams in the 1A SCAC East when Warden (12-4) and Royal (12-4) met on the pitch in a semifinal soccer match up Tuesday for the right to move on to the district championship round.

Grant county commissioners looking for interested citizen to serve on civil service commission

EPHRATA – The Grant County Board of Commissioners announce today that they are looking for 1 interested citizen of Grant County to serve on the Civil Service Commission.

Central Washington Home Expo connects homeowners with the right help in one spot

MOSES LAKE - Current homeowners or prospective homeowners around the Basin will converge on the Grant County Fairground this weekend for the Central Washington Home Expo.

Newspaper owner featured at historical society lunch

EPHRATA – Owner Jeff Fletcher will deliver an oral history of the Grant County Journal at the May 14 meeting of the Grant County Historical Society.

Erlenmeyer, Slate find walleye, take home a dozen

Michael Slate sent in a report about a successful fishing trip with Tim Erlenmeyer recently. The pair found a group of walleye near Goat Island and fished bottom bouncers and walleye spinners. Could this be a worm harness?

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.

Leandra Stidom, Sr.

Leandra Stidom, Sr., 73, longtime Moses Lake resident, died in his home on Monday, May 6, 2013 after a valiant fight with lung and gastric cancer. He was born August 21, 1939 in Normangee, Texas to Jordan and Almeta (Humble) Stidom.

Rodney Arnold Collinsworth

Rodney Arnold Collinsworth, 46, "Hot Rod" as many knew him, died Tuesday, April 30, 2013 in his home in Moses Lake, WA. Rodney was born June 10, 1966 in Centralia, WA to Leonard and Katherine Collinsworth.

Fresh News From MarDon

The water on Potholes Reservoir has come alive. Our surface water temperatures have begun to eclipse the 70 degree mark. Shore fishers have been commenting on seeing vast numbers of both small mouth bass and largemouth bass cruising the shoreline to locate their spawning areas to prepare for their annual spring detail. The water under the MarDon Fishing Dock is visibly filled with several age classes of Yellow Perch, it looks like an aquarium. Serious bass anglers competing in the The Bass Federation Northwest Qualifier are weighing in largemouth and small mouth bass over 6 lbs. The comment that makes me so happy is how many bass federation fishers never having fished Potholes Reservoir are not only catching the largest smallmouth bass but they are also witnessing vast schools of crappie, bluegill, and perch throughout the 18,000 square acre sand dune area. Our warm water fishing on Potholes Reservoir is showing increased populations.

Northern Pikeminnow Fishing Derby this weekend

QUINCY - Quincy Valley Tourism Association (QVTA) will be sponsoring a Northern Pikeminnow Fishing Derby on Friday, May 17 through Sunday, May 19. The derby staging area will be at the Crescent Bar Recreation area boat basin but contestants will be able to fish anywhere on the Columbia River between Rock Island Dam and Wanapum Dam.

Knowledge Hill held four-room Wilson Creek School

Before the well was drilled, water was hauled up Knowledge Hill to the Wilson Creek School, coal and wood also. Read on.

Jane Bernice (Richards) Sutter

Surrounded by family, longtime Moses Lake resident Jane Bernice (Richards) Sutter passed away in Spokane on May 8 after a short illness.

The Fishin' Magician

Mothers Day Special

Bring in your Mom or Grandma from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm Saturday May 6th, 2013. Mom's Eat Free! Must be accompanied by a child 75 years or younger.

New group enters Upward Bound program at Big Bend

Moses Lake - Students from Royal City, Moses Lake, Othello, Warden and Lake Roosevelt high schools joined a program designed to help them prepare for college.

Household hazardous waste disposal day set

MOSES LAKE - Grant County residents will be able to dispose of household hazardous waste for free on Saturday, May 11, from 9 am to 3 pm at the Moses Lake Surf n' Slide Water Park parking lot.

Wahluke diabetes walk this Saturday

MATTAWA - The Wahluke High School walking and nutrition class will host its third annual Walk for Diabetes on Saturday May 11.

Ritzville art show to feature 60 artists

RITZVILLE - Works by more than 60 artists, 108 years of Ritzville history and plenty of activities downtown will be the featured attractions at the Ritzville Western Art Show and Historic Ritzville Days.

Trucker escapes injury in Vantage bridge crash

VANTAGE – A Spokane truck driver escaped injury on April 25 when his truck crashed at the east end of the Vantage Bridge.

Joseph "Joe" Malaspino

Joseph "Joe" Malaspino, 94, of Ephrata, Washington, died Sunday, May 5, 2013, at Columbia Basin Hospital in Ephrata, Washington. He was born to Joseph and Rosina Malaspina on May 4, 1919 in Seattle. He worked in Seattle and Auburn before moving to Ephrata in 1954.

Support for bike helmet law in Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE - The Grant County Board of Health, Safe Kids Grant County, and the Grant County Health District support Moses Lake's ordinance requiring children 16 and younger to wear bicycle helmets.

Witness intimidation charges dismissed for gang member

OLYMPIA - A state Court of Appeals judge remanded charges of witness intimidation for a Grant County gang member convicted in 2011.

Girls softball Big 9 champs

Host district playoffs

YAKIMA - Moses lake softball captured its first Columbia Basin Big Nine league title in over a decade with a 19-2 shellacking of the Eisenhower Cadets in Yakima Tuesday.

Suicide survivors help others

We expect the new Moses Lake-based group created for those left behind after a suicide will help many people. The group starts its first meeting May 20 and is still in the process of forming.

Spike in whooping cough cases in Grant County causes concern

EPHRATA - Grant County has seen a spike in the number of whooping cough cases in the last month, and health district officials are urging county residents to take steps to keep from spreading the disease.

Reader weighs in on Sonico move

I have worked at Sonico for over 20 years. I don't know what happened to Bldg 408 (hangar) that would make it unsafe. The POML had Bldg 408 inspected in 1998 and found some kind of defect or damage, which wasn't from anything we did. The POML now has a concern for public safety and wants Sonico out of the hangar. I work in Bldg 408 and do not consider it unsafe. I have never been afraid of it falling down. It is my understanding that the building was built to withstand hurricane force winds. It has passed that test of time. We have been searching for a location within a 20 mile range for months. The Perdues have had dreams and goals for Sonico. They have dreamed of building their own building. I also that in the last 20+ years when the economy plummeted twice (during 9/11 incident and when the stock market crashed) the Perdues have gone above and beyond to keep their employees working. They have consistently employed 40+ people and supported the community. Sonico has been in the hangar for 33 years. The building we need is substantial. In case you haven't heard, we are looking for a 35,000 square foot facility. Since we will have to move out of Bldg 408 (hangar) we will also have to move out of Bldg 429, which is home for most of the administrative personnel. To move the equipment, parts, and everything else will take a substantial amount of time. We have over 65,000 line items of parts. This is not a task someone wants to do multiple times. I would appreciate it if the Port of Moses Lake Commissioners would allow Sonico enough time to locate or construct a suitable building to move to.

Don't let special session end without action on jobs, economy

MOSES LAKE - Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel recently gave some advice to his fellow Democrats: "You never want a serious crisis to go to waste. And what I mean by that is an opportunity to do things you think you could not do before."

Chiefs drop match to Eastmont

Season ends

WENATCHEE - The Chiefs came oh so close to knocking off No. 1 seeded Eastmont in the first round of the district soccer tournament at the Apple Bowl in Wenatchee Tuesday.

Hazel Sheppard Craig

Hazel Sheppard Craig was born November 11, 1918 in Washburn, Missouri to Earl and Mattie Ward and died May 6, 2013 in Moses Lake, Washington. She had five brothers: Glen, Clifton, Francis, who preceded her in death and Clyde and Ross who survive her. She married Kyle Craig on June 22, 1940. They were married for 49 years until his death June 16, 1989. Hazel is survived by her six children: Larry (Becky) of Eden, Idaho, Marvin (Arlene) and Gary (Barbara) both of Moses Lake, Washington, Janet Bohnet of Bremerton, WA, Debbie (Mark) Leader of Bainbridge Island, Washington and Cindy Tobin of Mount Vernon. She is grandmother to 12 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren (including baby on the way would make it 11) and one great-great grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband Kyle and her grandson Mark. She moved from Mount Vernon after Kyle's death to Ephrata, Washington and then to Moses Lake. She spent the last years of her life at Hearthstone Assisted Living where she found a new side of herself. She wrote poems and short stories and even had a poem published. She enjoyed people, playing cards and bingo at Hearthstone.

Sonico employee asks POML to gather facts

The POML states "they are acting on public safety concerns" when attempting to justify kicking Sonico out of Bldg. 408. The structural defects that exist in 408 have been there for 15 years, probably longer, but the fact remains the POML has known about these defects for 15 years, yet there was never a concern for public safety until now?

Royal falls to Wahluke in heartbreaking shootout

ROYAL CITY - Royal High School finished the South Central A Conference soccer schedule in second place and earned a bye in the first round of the playoffs, but the Knights will enter the tournament on a downer.

Continued study of big game pamphlet helpful

The new big game hunting pamphlet has been published and is available to hunters who should obtain a copy and study it from cover to cover.

Candidate filing week begins Monday

GRANT COUNTY - Candidate filing week begins Monday for anyone wishing to run for local elections.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS, DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE

AND ADOPTION OF EXISTING ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTATION

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY

LOT 29, KNOLLS VISTA THIRTEENTH ADDITION, MOSES LAKE, AS PER PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 5 OF PLATS, PAGE 36, RECORDS OF GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON.

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

In the Matter of the Estate Of JOE P. DELGADO, Deceased.

NOTICE TO VENDORS

The Quincy-Columbia Basin Irrigation District purchases materials, equipment and supplies estimated to cost between $10,000 and $50,000 as set forth in RCW 39.04.190.

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 21, 2013 for Supplying Concrete Vaults for Fiber Expansion as more fully described in Contract Documents 170-3626.

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

In the Matter of the Estate Of LAUREL ANN MENDE, Deceased.

NEW MOBILE HOME FOR SALE

The Board of Directors of the Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District have surplused a “residential” mobile home and have set a base bid price of $65,000.00.

Substance abuse conference highlights risks

Mock crash, and victim panel among events

MOSES LAKE - The two vehicles hit with such force that one of them rolled and came to rest on its top. Emergency service workers were forced to extract one victim from the overturned car, and cut another victim out of the second car.

Suicide support group forms in Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE - Nancy Thorne, of Moses Lake, said the pain of her brother's suicide never really went away, and she spent a long time trying to come to terms with his death.

Local girl makes good on big stage

Former Chiefs goes yard

COLUMBIA, South Carolina - Moses Lake High School graduate Shelby Gonzales belted a two-run home run with two outs in the fourth inning to lead the University of South Carolina Gamecocks (31-22) to a 2-1 win in the second game of a doubleheader over No. 2 ranked Florida (49-7) May 4.

Kareen Frances (Paske) Bennett

Kareen Frances (Paske) Bennett, 42, was born July 1, 1970 in Anchorage, Alaska, to Charles H. and Terri Ann (Trott) Paske on a beautiful summer day when the Fireweed was in full bloom.

California woman shares story at Tuesday prayer breakfast

MOSES LAKE - California resident Diedra Wallis has learned that with faith, anyone can overcome obstacles in their life.

Two from Wahluke, two from Royal make all-league team

MATTAWA - Wahluke High School soccer coach Arthur DeVictoria announced the South Central A Conference all-league teams for 2013, and the first group includes two boys from Wahluke and two from Royal.

5 arrested in Moses Lake robbery

MOSES LAKE - Five Quincy residents who allegedly robbed a Moses Lake convenience store were arrested after law enforcement tracked down their vehicle in Quincy.

Moses Lake man sought for Walmart return scam

EPHRATA - A man connected to a string of burglaries at different Walmarts and other businesses failed to appear in Grant County Superior Court.

Moses Lake man arrested for alleged child assault

MOSES LAKE - A Moses Lake man is in jail after he allegedly assaulted a 5-year-old girl at a home in Moses Lake.

Decision delayed on trying Moses Lake boy as adult

EPHRATA - No decision has been made on whether the 14-year-old Moses Lake boy accused of allegedly shooting his parents in March will be tried as an adult.

INET arrest two on drug charges, children at CPS

QUINCY – Two adults were placed in jail and four children in protective custody after Grant County’s Interagency Narcotics Enforcement Team busted a marijuana growing and sales operation in Quincy on April 25. ?

Lawrence D. "Larry" Hunt, Sr.

Lawrence D. "Larry" Hunt, Sr., 83, a Moses Lake resident passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at Central Washington Hospital in Wenatchee surrounded by family. Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, May 14, 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.

LEGAL NOTICE

Effective June 1, 2013, Telecom*USA® will increase your 10-10-987 per-call surcharge to $0.83. This may incease your Telecom*USA total charges.

Public Notice

Lakeland Restoration Services, LLC is seeking coverage under the NPDES Waste Charge General Permit for aquatic plant and algae management.

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY

TO: LISA VALDEZ; and anyone claiming a parental interest;

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY

TO: MIGUEL BARRAGAN and anyone claiming a paternal interest.

Ephrata's Splash Zone may add lift, ramp to accommodate disabled guests

EPHRATA - There may be some drastic changes coming to Ephrata's Splash Zone pool due to new Americans with Disabilities Act standards.

Ace

My baseball team is complete

EDITORIAL

My sister Teresa called Sunday to ask if my baseball team had been completed.

Lala Cooper, 89, passes away

ROYAL CITY - Lala Cooper, 89, of Royal City, died on April 24 in Othello.

ML man arrested for alleged threats

MOSES LAKE - A Moses Lake man was arrested after allegedly threatening a neighbor with a handgun on Hawthorne Drive during an argument about a debt.

Seatbelt use the best policy

GUEST EDITORIAL

The Washington State Patrol is very concerned about the alarming trend of people killed in collisions while not wearing their seatbelts.

John R. Jordan

John R. Jordan, 51 of Warden, WA passed away peacefully Friday May 2, 2013 in his own home.

Boys golf league champion

District tourney May 13

MOSES LAKE - Kellan Roellich shot 78, and Brody Milbrandt carded an 80 to lead Moses Lake to a win in at home in POD 5 competition Monday at the Moses Lake Golf Course.

Jarrel B. Anderson

Jarrel B. Anderson, 64, passed away on May 1, 2013 at his home after a year-long battle with cancer. He was born in Ft. Worth, Texas on December 1, 1948 to J.B. and Billie Anderson.

Chiefs gearing up for district meet

Perform well in Yakima

YAKIMA - The Chiefs boys track team wrapped up the regular season with a strong performance at the Big 9 meet at Eisenhower High School in Yakima Thursday.

Quincy man sentenced for child rape

EPHRATA - A Quincy man was recently sentenced to five years in prison after pleading guilty to raping a 14-year-old girl.

Ephrata may restrict cemetery displays

EPHRATA - The Ephrata City Council heard one woman's concerns during a recent hearing about its proposed restriction on cemetery displays.

Timoteo (Tim) R. Villarreal

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE

Abbreviated Legal: LT 3 BLK 2 ASTRO ACRES PH 1, Grant Co., WA

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.

Notice of Application

PROJECT: This proposal is for the development of a small-scale recreation & tourism minor campground in the Rural Remote zoning district of Grant County.

Substance abuse conference at BBCC

Conference highlights impacts of driving drunk with mock wreck

MOSES LAKE - The consequences of substance abuse and how to prevent it will be the subject of a daylong conference at Big Bend Community College on Wednesday. The conference features a reenactment of a car accident caused by an impaired driver.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE

Abbreviated Legal: LT 21 BLK 1 RUDBERG ADD #3

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE

Abbreviated Legal: LT 18 BLK 3 EPHRATA HTS 3RD ADD.

Central Wash. Home Expo this weekend

Free admission; prizes provided by Cabela's

MOSES LAKE - Basin residents wanting to build a new home, or renovate an existing one, can turn to next weekend's Central Washington Home Expo for inspiration.

Moses Lake baseball drops two games

Readies for district play

MOSES LAKE - The Chiefs were looking to earn at least a split with Wenatchee Friday at home to share the Big 9 league title or possibly sweep the Panthers to be crowned champion.

Mattawa police chief's plan to adjust salaries halted

MATTAWA - A department-wide salary adjustment requested by Police Chief John Turley of Mayor Judy Esser and the city council was placed on hold for further review at the last council meeting.

Farmer's Market enjoys busy opening weekend

MOSES LAKE - Vendors at the Moses Lake Farmer's Market say more than 100 Basin residents visited McCosh Park on Saturday for the market's opening day.

Central Wash. Home Expo this weekend

MOSES LAKE - Basin residents wanting to build a new home, or renovate an existing one, can turn to next weekend's Central Washington Home Expo for inspiration.

5 injured in collision near Othello Friday afternoon

OTHELLO - Five Othello residents, including two children, were injured Friday afternoon in a rear-end collision on state Route 26 near town.

Girls track takes league title

First at meet

YAKIMA - The Moses Lake girls track team captured its first Columbia Basin Big Nine league title with 14-of-18 first place finishes at the Big 9 meet in Zaepfel Stadium at Eisenhower High School Thursday.

Wahluke students to clean up the town

MATTAWA - More than 400 Wahluke Junior High students will flood the streets of Mattawa on Friday, May 10, to pick up trash around the city.

Jeffrey Nathan Rabenold

Jeffrey Nathan Rabenold, 51 of Kennewick, passed away on April 30, 2013 at Kennewick General Hospital.

Alarm salesman arrested for alleged burglary ?

MOSES LAKE – Quincy Police and the Grant County Sheriff’s Office are seeking information from citizens who may have unknowingly fallen victim to a man posing as a Vivant burglar and fire alarm salesman now jailed on suspicion of residential burglary.

Chiefs soccer drops match to Sunnyside

Eastmont next

SUNNYSIDE - Three losses in a row have the Chiefs backing into the district playoffs that get underway in Wenatchee May 7.

Chiefs softball sweeps Wenatchee

Improves to 11-1

WENATCHEE - Back-to-back wins against the Wenatchee Panthers in doubleheader action on the road Friday gives Moses Lake (11-1) a one game lead over Eastmont (11-2), and puts the Chiefs in the drivers seat with a three-game series against Eisenhower (4-6) to close out the regular season.

Community cleans up Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE - On a windy but sunny spring morning, community members from Moses Lake volunteered a portion of their Saturday to help clean up the city.

Heritage professor recognized with award

Andrew Boyd receives Adjunct Recognition Award

MOSES LAKE - Full-time high school science teacher and part-time college science instructor Andrew Boyd was one of six professors to receive the Heritage Adjunct Recognition and Appreciation Award for 2012-13.

Notice of Application and Public Hearing

Notice is hereby given that a Conditional Use Permit Application and SEPA Checklist were received by Grant County on 04/10/13 from Live Nation (Contact: Javier O’Brien), 754 Silica Rd. NW, Quincy WA 98848; and was found to be technically complete on 05/1/13.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE

Abbreviated Legal: Lt 1, Knolls Vista Thirteenth Addn

College fair for Hispanic students, parents at BBCC

Event is Friday

MOSES LAKE - A college information fair for Hispanic residents of the Big Bend Community College district will be held from 4:30 to 8 p.m. Friday in the ATEC building, 7662 Chanute St., Moses Lake.

BBCC softball splits games with CBC

4-22 in league play

MOSES LAKE - The Lady Vikings rebounded from back-to-back home losses to Walla Walla Friday with a come-from-behind 6-5 win over Columbia Basin College (CBC) in the first game of a twin bill at home Saturday.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE

Abbreviated Legal: LT 2 BLK 1 CROSSROADS PH 1.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE

Abbreviated Legal: Lot 2, Peterson Plat, Grant Co., WA

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE

Abbreviated Legal: Unit 133, Bldg F. Crescent View Condo

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE

Abbreviated Legal: LT 1 BLK 2 HAYDEN EST 1ST ADD.

International flare shown at BBCC race

MOSES LAKE - International students and other community members in Moses Lake turned out Saturday for the Cinco de Mayo Fun Run at Big Bend Community College.

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Lack of seatbelt safety causes high number of traffic deaths in 2013

WENATCHEE - Early numbers show an alarming trend of people killed in traffic collisions while not wearing a seatbelt, raising concerns of local law enforcement.

Will you be attending the Central Washington Home Expo, taking place on May 11th and 12th?

City, county meet to discuss REC agreement

EPHRATA - Moses Lake city officials are meeting Monday with Grant County commissioners to discuss a possible change to the REC Silicon agreement reached in February.

ML businessman gets 2 years in tax case

J. Scott Vrieling convicted in October 2012

MOSES LAKE - A Moses Lake business owner was sentenced Thursday to two years in federal prison after having been convicted of failing to file tax returns from 2004 through 2007.

Open Course Library reduces overall college textbook cost

OLYMPIA - Students at Big Bend Community College, and all Washington community and technical colleges, could have access to free materials in 81 courses thanks to a cost cutting project.

Crescent bar women's golf under way

CRESCENT BAR - The Crescent Bar women's golf season is underway, and after two weeks, the hot clubs seem to be in Cathy Jones's hands.

Golfers can win prizes at May 10 Moses Lake chamber tournament

MOSES LAKE - Basin golfers still have a chance to register for the Moses Lake Chamber of Commerce's golf tournament.

Household hazardous waste disposal day set

MOSES LAKE – Grant County residents will be able to dispose of household hazardous waste for free on Saturday, May 11, from 9 am to 3 pm at the Moses Lake Surf n’ Slide Water Park parking lot.

Canal repairs completed, water on

EPHRATA - Water flows to the Columbia Basin Project's Main Canal were restored early Thursday morning.

Warden soccer blanks Ki-Be

Win 2-0

BENTON CITY - Orlando Alba recorded his 13th and 14th goals of the season in a 2-0 win in the last regular game of the year on the road at Kiona-Benton High School Tuesday.

Eight make Dean's list

ROYAL CITY - Eight students from Royal City made the dean's list for winter quarter at Eastern Washington University.

Moses Lake Farmer's Market opens Saturday

Market manager says there's a little bit of everything

MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake Farmer's Market is back.

Motorhome, semi collide on Hwy 17

Drivers both survive

MOSES LAKE - An East Wenatchee man was injured Thursday when he allegedly turned his motor home into an oncoming semi-truck on state Route 17 south of Moses Lake.

Perch, Deep top opener lakes

Fish and Wildlife Fish Biologist Chad Jackson offered the following results report of the lowland lake opener last Saturday. Read on.

Abe Loewen built a garage on Main Street in Wilson Creek

Abe first had a garage behind the family home and later build a garage on Main Street in Wilson Creek. Other Loewen family history below also. Read on.

Action heats up on the links

A look at area golf

YAKIMA - Moses Lake girls golf took to the links for Big 9 POD 5 competition at the Par 72 Apple Tree Golf Course in Yakima Tuesday and came away with a third place finish.

Ambulance responds to Frontier Middle School for student fall

MOSES LAKE - A student fall and concern about a possible head injury was the cause of two ambulances outside Frontier Middle School Thursday morning.

Trucker escapes injury in Vantage bridge crash

VANTAGE - A Spokane truck driver escaped injury on April 25 when his truck crashed at the east end of the Vantage Bridge.

All PUD utility poles slated for servicing

EPHRATA - Starting in early May, workers from Mi-TECH will be performing contracted service on Grant PUD utility poles throughout the PUD's service area.

Fresh News from MarDon

Bass and walleye fishing on potholes reservoir is heating up along with the weather. Water temps are up and fish are starting to spawn. We've had numerous reports of nice fish caught and released this week. If you want to see big walleye plan to be at MarDon Resort on May 4 & 5th to watch the 2013 CWFAC Spring Walleye Classic weigh-ins. This is a catch and release tourney that is also a fundraiser for our lake habitat project. Walleye fishers come from all over the Pacific Northwest for this tournament. Weigh-in's are at 4pm on Saturday and 1:30 on Sunday. The raffle and Awards ceremony follow the Sunday weigh-in. We invite you to enjoy an afternoon at the lake.

Agencies, not legislature, rule in Olyimpia

GUEST EDITORIAL

OLYMPIA - “You never get a second chance at a first impression,” goes the old saying. Likewise, a freshman legislator never gets a second chance at his first session.

GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON

Grant County is seeking to purchase two (2) HP 3Par StoreServe 7200 Storage Arrays for the purpose of housing all VMware data for the entirety of the server infrastructure for Grant County, Washington’s governmental services.

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 16, 2013 for Transport of Five (5) GSU Transformers from Wanapum Dam to Onsite Storage Locations as more fully described in Contract Documents 330-3635.

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

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.

BBCC baseball drops two

Fall to 4-18

WALLA WALLA - The Vikings hit the road to Walla Walla Wednesday looking to put together a three-game winning streak after taking the second game of a twin bill at home against Spokane April 27, and build some momentum as the season winds down.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE

More commonly known as: 444 PARTELLO PARK, GRAND COULEE, WA 99133

LEGAL NOTICE

Royal School District Board of Directors

City of Moses Lake

Notice of Application and Public Hearing

Paint Your Own Pottery

2 Othello men die in Moses Lake

SUV rolls down bank, into water

MOSES LAKE - Two Othello men died early Wednesday morning after an SUV they were in rolled into Moses Lake.

Car Wash planned for Flannery Edwards

ROYAL CITY - Already the community of Royal City is stepping up to help Flannery Edwards get home. There will be a car wash on Saturday, May 11, to help with the finances

Moses Lake hires volleyball coach

Former Chiefs graduate

MOSES LAKE - Shayla Blevins is the new head volleyball coach at Moses Lake High School. She takes over the helm of the program from Amy Utter who resigned at the end of last season to spend more time with family.

Chiefs beat Panthers

Win on the road

WENATCHEE - Moses Lake baseball picked up a huge win in Wenatchee Tuesday to remain in the chase for the Columbia Basin Big Nine title.

Partnerships important to Job Corps training

Work with community businesses, agencies for on-the-job training

MOSES LAKE - When it comes to most careers, there are the lessons learned in the classroom and lessons learned on the job. In fact some careers require on-the-job training before certification.

Thank you to Samaritan Hospital staff

I would like to thank all the staff at Samaritan Hospital for the excellent care I received during my recent stay. I am grateful to all involved regarding my emergency surgery April 19 and for the care I continued to receive in the following week. Thank you all for your careful diagnosis, prompt attention and decision making, professionalism, teamwork, and the deep consideration everyone displayed in my recovery. I felt I received excellent care in whatever need I had.

Family reflects on traffic tragedy

The entire family of Daniel and Teresa Lopez would like to say thank you for the kindness and support we have been given during this horrific time in our lives. We lost Daniel, and there is not a day that goes by that we do not feel the emptiness in our hearts. We can only pray that God has a special place in Heaven for the innocents, as he was.

Hunting pamphlet requires study

The 2013 Washington state Big Game Hunting Seasons and Regulations pamphlet has been published. These regulations are effective from April 1, 2013 through March 31, 2014. Women and men expecting to hunt this fall should acquire and study it from cover to cover.

Mary K. Haworth

Mary K. Haworth, 89, a Moses Lake resident and former Warden resident passed away April 29, 2013 at Lakeview Adult Home Care. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, May 6, 2013 at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Warden. A potluck will follow the graveside at the Corral in Warden. Please sign the online guestbook or leave a note for the family at www.kayserschapel.com. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel & Crematory, Moses Lake.

Death threat lands local man in jail

EPHRATA - A Moses Lake man convicted of felony harassment was sentenced to eight months in jail.

Sun Basin Growers gives $55,500 to Basin food banks

MOSES LAKE - Employees at CHS Sun Basin Growers recently gave Basin food banks a helping hand.

Weekly Fishin' Magician Report with Dave Graybill

Rita "Merlene" Fults

Rita "Merlene" Fults, 64, of Rawlins died Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center in Cheyenne.

Charter schools rules still being written in 2013

OLYMPIA - No Columbia Basin school districts met the deadline for applications to host charter schools approved by Washington voters in 2012.

Alicia Ramirez-Arousa

Alicia Ramirez-Arousa, was born January 20, 1929 in Charotte, Texas. She is the daughter of the late Cristobal Ramirez and Trina Castro Ramirez. She married Guadalupe Luna Arousa on December 28, 1950 in Hondo, Texas. On February 13, 1951 they ventured across the nation and eventually made their home in Warden and later Moses Lake, Washington. Alicia was a very warm hearted, spiritual, family orientated woman. She had a hard working spirit who was always surrounded around numerous family and friends, that she greatly enjoyed entertaining and cooking for. She is the best cook ever, and her smile and laughter would leave you warm for days. Alicia enjoyed her family and friends very much. She also enjoyed her flowers and vegetable garden, chickens, goats, emus, her beloved dog bullet and her cat black diamond. Some of her hobbies included: crocheting, collecting elephants, card games, and traveling.

Helmet proposal restricts parent's role

The Moses Lake City Council's proposal to require children age 16 and younger to wear helmets when biking is nearing approval.

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.

LEGAL NOTICE

Royal School District Board of Directors

CITY OF CONNELL, WASHINGTON

In accordance with R.C.W. 35A.21.152, notice is hereby given that the City of Connell is proposing a rate adjustment in its solid waste handling fees as set forth below; said fees will be effective June 20, 2013

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

In the Matter of the Estate of JUNE L. MONSON, Deceased.

Crown Castle

Crown Castle is proposing the collocation of antenna at 220’ on an existing 250’ self-support telecommunications tower located at 1221 Cemetery Road, Connell, WA 99326.

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

In the Matter of the Estate Of JOE P. DELGADO, Deceased.

CITY OF MESA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The City of Mesa Planning Commission will conduct a Public Hearing, May 16, 2013 at 5:00 p.m. at Mesa City Hall, P.O. Box 146, 103 Franklin Street, Mesa, WA 99343 to review the Zoning Ordinance, add regulations regarding Medical Marijuana, to follow State and Federal laws.

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 TRUSTEE'S SALE

Abbreviated Legal: Lot 83, Volume D, pg 286, Chapel Hill Phase One, Franklin County, Washington

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

IN RE THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF VICENTA R. RODRIGUEZ, Deceased.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE

LOT 7, BLOCK 18, REPLAT OF HIGHLAND PARK HOMES, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME D OF PLATS, PAGE 116, RECORDS OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, WASHINGTON. More commonly known as: 611 N HUGO AVE, PASCO, WA 99301

Notice of Application

PROJECT: The staff of the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission proposes to construct an ADA pathway to a fishing pier within the day-use area at Steamboat Rock State Park.

CITY OF MESA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The City of Mesa Planning Commission will conduct a Public Hearing, May 16, 2013 at 5:00 p.m. at Mesa City Hall, 103 Franklin Street, Mesa, WA 99343 to review and recommend amendments to the City of Mesa Comprehensive Plan.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE

LOT 60, HALEY ESTATES, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME D OF PLATS, PAGE 255, RECORDS OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, WASHINGTON. More commonly known as: 4111 PALO VERDE CT., PASCO, WA 99301

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

In the Matter of the Estate Of PATRICIA J. CARROLL, Deceased.

GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON

FAIRGROUNDS RODEO BLEACHER PROJECT

Ambulance responds to Frontier Middle School for student fall

MOSES LAKE — A student fall and concern about a possible head injury was the cause of two ambulances outside Frontier Middle School Thursday morning.

Chiefs softball rallies to beat Wenatchee

Win at home

MOSES LAKE - Things looked pretty bleak for the Chiefs last night as they were down to their last three outs trailing 8-4 going into the bottom of the seventh inning in the game against the Panthers at Larson Field.

Moses Lake sex offender arrested

EPHRATA - A Moses Lake man was booked recently into Grant County Jail for failing to register as a sex offender.

Nilace Margaret Sorenson Sparks

Graveside services will be held at Pioneer Memorial Gardens, Moses Lake, Washington on Friday May 3, 2013 at 2:30 p.m.

Quincy police needs $$$$ to prepare humvees for use

QUINCY – The Quincy Police Department is looking for partners to help finance the preparation of donated Humvees for use in the communnity.

Moses Lake drops match to Eastmont

Sunnyside next

MOSES LAKE - It was a cool overcast spring evening when the Chiefs and Wildcats faced off in Columbia Basin Big Nine soccer action at Lions Field Tuesday.

Crack causes temporary reduction of Columbia Basin's irrigation water

EPHRATA - Water deliveries to irrigation districts in the Columbia Basin Project will be temporarily reduced after a crack along the Main Canal was reported earlier this week.

Grant County appoints new judge for district

EPHRATA - A third Grant County District Court judge was appointed this week.

State ag director visits ML Food Bank

MOSES LAKE - The Washington State Department of Agriculture sent an estimated $18.7 million in food and funding last year to food banks and other similar organizations around the state.

Man identified in Ephrata death

EPHRATA - The body of a man found inside a camp trailer in rural Ephrata was identified Tuesday as 32-year-old Alvaro Diaz-Berto.

Crash near Warden takes life of Moses Lake man

WARDEN – A Moses Lake man died in a one-car crash on April 18 near here, according to the Grant County Sheriff.

Up and down week for Royal bond

Vote up in the air

ROYAL CITY - Royal School District Superintendent Rose Search admitted to having an emotionally up-and-down week last week waiting for the results of the school construction bond election.

SEPA RULES

DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL: Jackson Creek Fish Camp Recreation Area.

AMENDED NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE

The street addresses of the Property are commonly known as:

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 14, 2013 for Supplying One (1) New Doble F6150SV Three-Phase Power System Simulator as more fully described in Contract Documents 170-3628R.

2 men die after Jeep rolls into Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE — Two men died early Wednesday morning after driving into Moses Lake.

New wing opens at Othello High School

OTHELLO - Six new classrooms at Othello High School and the district's alternative high school (ALPS) are up and running, and work will begin Monday on the building that will become the district office.

Stacey Kay Paysse

Stacey Paysse, 53, was called to heaven on April 25, 2013 after an inspiring long battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her loving family at the Hospice of Spokane.

Othello softball sweeps Wapato

Takes twin bill

OTHELLO - Madison Martinez tossed a perfect game from the circle in game one, and Kim Bullis and Kirsten Quigley combined for a no-hitter in game two of a doubleheader against Wapato at home Saturday.

Holmquist Newbry remains focused on job protection

OLYMPIA - As the state Legislature heads into special session on May 13, Sen. Janéa Holmquist Newbry wants to assure lawmakers remain committed to protecting jobs.

Rapper convicted of murdering Moses Lake man

Found guilty of killing Moses Lake man in 2011

SPOKANE - John Castro, 27, of Spokane was convicted of murdering a Moses Lake man following a 2011 shooting at a Spokane Quality Inn.

Community garden kick-off on Saturday

ROYAL CITY - The community is invited to the Royal City Community Garden kickoff this Saturday, May 3.

What happens in Seattle should stay in Seattle

GUEST EDITORIAL

There's an old saying, "What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas." Well, what happens in Seattle should stay in Seattle.

Quincy homeowner takes down a burglary suspect

QUINCY – Quick work by a vigilant homeowner on April 14 helped Grant County Sheriff’s deputies catch a man suspected of burglarizing a rural Quincy home. ?

Agencies, not legislature, rule in Olympia

GUEST EDITORIAL

OLYMPIA - "You never get a second chance at a first impression," goes the old saying. Likewise, a freshman legislator never gets a second chance at his first session.

Robert "Boyd" Davis

Robert "Boyd" Davis, 84, of Royal Slope, died Wednesday April 3, 2013 at his home with his family by his side.

Eight steps to stretch your money

The Color of Money GUEST EDITORIAL

WASHINGTON - When it comes to your money, what you decide today can affect your finances for years to come.

Tactical Response Team arrests man in domestic violence, weapons case

MOSES LAKE – Grant County sheriff’s deputies, Moses Lake police officers and members of the Moses Lake Regional Tactical Response Team (TRT) teamed on April 21 to arrest a man on a variety of domestic violence-related charges. ?

Republicans plan candidate seminar

MOSES LAKE - The Grant County Republican Party invites you to an evening with Scott Roberts, expert on running for political office.

The Fishin' Magician

Alberto Castro

Alberto Castro, 55, of Othello Washington, passed away April 26, 2013. He was born in Othello Washington on September 21, 1957 to Anastacio and Enriqueta Castro. Alberto graduated from Othello High School. He has been together with Brenda Wolfe for 29 loving years. Alberto worked as an Outside Equipment Operator at Mc Cain Foods for 28 years before retiring. After retiring Alberto obtained his Commercial Drivers License and went to work for Wagner Seed Company, to keep himself busy, for 3 months, until his death. He was a successful business owner, member of the Musicians Union, the Catholic Church, and a lifelong member of the community here in Othello. He had a deep passion for all types of Music, most notably Santana. Alberto played the guitar and willingly passed on his knowledge to those who wanted to learn. Alberto was a father in every since of the word. He raised his step son's Ron and Justin as his own. He was the man he never had to be. Alberto was a friend to those he met along life's path. He knew no strangers. He is going to be sorely missed by those whose lives he's touched. "We will miss and love you dearly and may you rest in peace, with Alberto "Alley cat" Castro, Jr. - Brenda and family" Alberto is survived by his live long love, Brenda Wolfe of Othello Washington, his step son's; Ronald (Mikki) Brent Hay Jr. of Moses Lake Washington, and Justin (Mindie) Daniel Wolfe of Moses Lake Washington, his grandson Dominique Kesario Hay of Moses Lake Washington, his siblings; Rosalinda (Ramon) Lopez "Castro of Othello Washington, Mary (Jose) C. G. "Guerra" Mondragon of Sunnyside Washington, Fernando (Estella) Castro of Othello Washington, Enriqueta (Luis) Madrigal "Castro" of Othello Washington, Anastacio Castro Jr. of Moses Lake Washington, Johnny Castro of Othello Washington, Cindy (Grover Kerr) Castro of Othello Washington, and Cecilia Castro of Othello Washington. Albert also leaves numerous nephews and nieces to remember him. He is preceded in death by his Son Alberto David Castro Jr. who passed away in February 16, 1988 at the age of 2 ? years old, his parents Anastacio R. and Enriqueta "Sifuentes" Castro, and his brother-in-law Wally Guerra. A Visitation will be held at 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., May 2, 2013, at Stevens Funeral Chapel in Othello Washington. Funeral Service will be held at 9 a.m., May 3, 2013 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Othello Washington. To leave an online condolence to the family, please visit our website at www.stevensfuneralchapel.com.

Detectives investigate death near Ephrata

EPHRATA - Grant County detectives are investigating the death of an Ephrata man discovered Monday.

Girls track back from invite

Place 13th

KIRKLAND - Moses Lake girls track traveled to Kirkland Saturday to participate in the 37th annual Lake Washington Invitational and came away with a 13th place finish out of 47 schools that competed at the event.

Stacey Paysse

Stacey Paysse, 53, was called to heaven on April 25, 2013 after an inspiring long battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her loving family at the Hospice of Spokane.

Shakespeare on MLHS stage this weekend

Drama Club to perform "Twelfth Night" Thursday through Saturday

MOSES LAKE - William Shakespeare's comedy of mistaken identities and crazy love, "Twelfth Night," will be reinterpreted with a 1940s vibe by the Moses Lake High School drama club this weekend. The curtain rises at 7 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday at the high school performing arts center, 803 East Sharon Ave.

Threats lead to arrests in Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE - An alleged argument between a Moses Lake woman's ex-boyfriend and new boyfriend resulted in four men being charged with felony harassment, disorderly conduct and rioting.