Monday, June 30
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE
Abbreviated Legal: E 1/2 Lot 16; Lot 17, Block 1, Add, Grant Co., WA
LEGAL NOTICE
Multi Agency Communications Center E911
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Sealed bids will be received by the Public Utility District No. 2 of Grant County at 154 A Street SE, Ephrata, Washington until 2:30 P.M., on July 14, 2014 for supplying Lenovo X1 Carbon Laptops, Docking Stations, And Extended Service as more fully described in Contract Documents 470-3869.
City of Moses Lake
Notice of Application and Optional DNS
Run Royale participants to run for cancer victims
ROYAL CITY – This year's Royal City SummerFest fun runs, known as Run Royale, will be dedicated to Royal residents Michelle Miller and Justin Weyns, both battling cancer.
Sheriff's office prepared for start of Paradiso
GEORGE - The Paradiso music festival begins today at the Gorge Amphitheater and the sheriff's office plans to increase their presence in the wake of drug problems during last year's event.
Airplanes & Breakfast draw 350 to Desert Aire Airport
DESERT AIRE - About 350 grandparents, parents and children enjoyed breakfast and airplanes at the annual Desert Aire Airport Fly-in & Breakfast on June 14.
5th graders play TV Game Show
ROYAL CITY - Red Rock Elementary closed out the year with a flurry of activities that were fun and educational.
Details in DEA investigation in Moses Lake released
SPOKANE - Federal court documents unsealed Thursday show two alleged methamphetamine dealers from Othello were taken into custody in the Moses Lake Pizza Hut parking lot June 4 during a DEA investigation.
Port of Moses Lake to expand Foreign Trade Zone
MOSES LAKE - Businesses in Adams County will soon be able to benefit from the Port of Moses Lake's designation as a Foreign Trade Zone, pending the approval of an application to expand the trade zone's service area.
Moses Lake drops high-scoring game to Wenatchee
MOSES LAKE - The ping of baseball meeting aluminum was a constant at Larson Field Thursday as Moses Lake (4-16) and Wenatchee combined for 21 hits.
Sunday, June 29
Artifacts of 9/11 pass through Moses Lake
Will be used in Mercer Island Fire Department project
MOSES LAKE - When it was serving its intended purpose, the steel-reinforced pillar was a utilitarian object, one of many supports in an urban parking garage. Nothing special. It gained an entirely new meaning on Sept. 11, 2001.
Migraines & Headaches treatment a good suggestion
OTHELLO - Do you wake up in the morning with a dull pain in your head that steadily gets worse as the day goes on?
Moses Lake man turns work into fun with hot dog stand
MOSES LAKE - When Lew Egts left his job of nearly 30 years, he only wanted to do one thing - have fun. And for the past two weeks, he's been doing just that. Egts spends his days in the parking lot near Inland Cellular, serving hot dogs and hanging out with customers (both of his business and his neighboring vendor, who sells fresh produce).
$2,347 awarded to Food Bank by CHS
ROYAL CITY - Royal City has been awarded $2,347.50 and Mattawa $1,760.63 from CHS Country Operations' CHS Harvest for Hunger food, funds and grain drive this year.
Northland upgrade benefits Ephrata customers
EPHRATA - Northland Communications recently completed an upgrade to their system, which will bring faster Internet speeds to the Ephrata area.
Saturday, June 28
Moses Lake firefighters feed East/West All-star teams
MOSES LAKE - It's not an easy task to feed more than 60 football players.
Kaysers share rare wildlife viewing opportunity
We have seen a few hummingbird nests in our lifetime, but mostly up in the mountains or in an area where there are pine trees. Never have we seen or heard of a nest in the Columbia Basin or the Moses Lake area.
July 4 golf car parade set
DESERT AIRE - The annual Independence Day Sagebrush Senior Center Decorated Golf Car Parade is set, and all golf car owners are invited.
Ronald Dean Nichols
Ronald Dean Nichols was born to parents Harry and Naomi Nichols at Pratt, Kansas on November 27, 1925. Growing up on the family farm, he attended grade school in the country and later attended Pratt High School in town, where he played football.
Fresh News from MarDon
The Perch Fishing off the dock is really hot right now.
Friday, June 27
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
NOTICE OF HEARING IN THE MATTER RESOLUTION No. 14-032-CC OF ADOPTING A COMPREHENSIVE SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE YEARS 2015-2020
NOTICE OF PESTICIDE APPLICATION
ROYAL SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 160 GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Notice of Application
PROJECT: A short plat of an approximately 72.20 acre parcel into two lots in the Agriculture Zone of Grant County.
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
Sealed bids, plainly marked “BID FOR FAIRGROUNDS PATH PROJECT, PHASE #1, CRP 14-04”, will be received by Grant County at the Office of the Board of County Commissioners located in the County Courthouse, P.O. Box 37, 35 C Street NW - Room 207, Ephrata, WA, 98823, until 1:50 P.M., Tuesday, July 8, 2014 and will then and there be opened and publicly read for the construction of the improvements.
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 July 10, 2014 for Supplying Western Red Cedar Poles as more fully described in Contract Documents 170-3855.
SUPERIOR COURT, STATE OF WASHINGTON, COUNTY OF GRANT
In the Matter of the Estate of: LEROY PALMER JOHNSON, deceased.
Moses Lake's Brett Moses headlines East/West All-Star Football Game Friday at Lions Field
MOSES LAKE - For the second time in as many years, the best prep football players in the state will converge on Lions Field.
Ephrata Relay For Life is set for Saturday
EPHRATA - Hundreds of community members will take to the track at Ephrata High School on Saturday to show their support for cancer survivors during the Columbia Basin Relay for Life.
Eating humble pie: a Gorge Ampitheatre mix-up
Man hurt in 1-car crash
QUINCY – A Quincy man was injured on June 15 when the car he was driving crashed four miles east of Quincy on Highway 28.
Shots fired at car during argument in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake police are seeking information into a drive-by shooting on North Stratford Road in Moses Lake Tuesday night.
Potato commission elects new executive team
MOSES LAKE - The Washington State Potato Commission recently elected its new Executive Committee for the year during the group's annual meeting.
July classes from sock puppets to robots at MAC
Creations from clay, bottle caps and duct tape
MOSES LAKE - Robots, sock puppets, doll houses, sculpture from clay and bottle caps are among the long list of classes scheduled for the Moses Lake Museum and Art Center in July. All classes are in the museum classroom, 401 South Balsam St.
Warnick, Dent are good choices for state Legislature
Knowing when to go
Trio appears on robbery, kidnapping charges
EPHRATA - In what a prosecutor alleges was a heroin-induced attempt to get rent money, three suspects were arraigned yesterday for allegedly robbing a man when he showed up for a date with a Moses Lake woman he met online.
America's independence means reducing foreign dependence
GUEST EDITORIAL
Mosquitoes are thick in Moses Lake, reader claims
Moses Lake woman sentenced for welfare fraud
EPHRATA - A Moses Lake woman was recently sentenced to community service for her role in welfare fraud after hiding her employment and lying about her living situation.
Fishin' Magician: Dave Graybill
Summer-salmon season and sockeye season both open on July 1 and anglers are scrambling to get geared up.
Moses Lake Band Boosters, band thank community
'Treason' letter may have struck close to home
Warden teen competes at rodeo nationals
DES MOINES, Iowa - The Columbia Basin well be well represented at the 10th annual National Junior High Finals Rodeo in Des Moines, Iowa as Warden's Dylan Beck qualified in the chute dogging and team roping events.
Covenant Christian School appreciates Herald's support
Cicotte unveils "contract" with Eastern Washington
GUEST EDITORIAL
'Charley's Aunt' premieres Friday
Classic farce begins three-weekend run
SOAP LAKE - Undeclared love, despicable guardians, aunts incognito, marrying for money, a pratfall here and there - not to mention a little cross-dressing - will fill the stage with the Masquers production of "Charley's Aunt," opening Friday.
Thursday, June 26
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY
LOT 1, BLOCK 4, CAPISTRANO PARK, MOSES LAKE, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 3 OF PLATS, PAGE 29, RECORDS OF GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON.
Notice of Application & Proposed DNS
PROJECT: The site is being graded to provide a site for possible future expansion and to clear debris that might hinder aircraft rescue operations in the event of an accident.
Franklin PUD Vendor List
The vendor list consists of companies that provide materials, equipment, and supplies related to the transportation and distribution of electricity to end users, i.e. primary underground cable, transformers, circuit switchers, wood and steel power poles, overhead and underground distribution products, overhead transmission products, vehicles, as well as other equipment, materials, and supplies related to the operation of Franklin PUD.
LEGAL NOTICE
The Franklin County Horticultural Pest Board has an opening for a Board Member.
BUDGET HEARING / ADOPTION
Kahlotus School District #056 will be holding the 2014-2015 school year Budget Hearing / Adoption on July 15, 2014 at 6:30 p.m. in the school library.
NOTICE OF AUGUST 5, 2014 PRIMARY ELECTION
The last date to register online, through the mail, transfer or update an existing registration is Monday, July 7th.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Legal description: That portion of County Road and Right-of-Way known as
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE
Abbreviated Legal: Ptn NW 22/9/29, Franklin Co., WA
Monte Holm painting presentation
Monte Holm painting presentation
Monte Holm painting presentation
Tyson Karstetter named to All-State Second Team
MOSES LAKE - Known as the defensive anchor on the Moses Lake baseball team, Tyson Karstetter was named to the Washington State Baseball Coaches Association All-State Second Team Tuesday.
Prizes up for grabs at Wahluke Slope Wine Festival
DESERT AIRE - The Royal Register has sweetened the pot a little for the 2nd annual Taste the Wahluke Slope wine festival this Saturday evening, June 22.
Savings used to improve courthouse access
EPHRATA - Grant County courthouse maintenance staff are using the savings from an under-budget sidewalk project to add flashing lights at crosswalks and move toward compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act requirements.
Port of Moses Lake to purchase land
600 acres from Reclamation
MOSES LAKE - The Port of Moses Lake is set to acquire more than 600 acres of land from the Bureau of Reclamation, as commissioners approved a $324,000 purchase agreement with the agency this week.
Moses Lake swimmer excels in Spokane
SPOKANE - Moses Lake unattached swimmer Eric Kemper had a strong showing at a swim meet in Spokane recently.
Kathy Jo Morris
Equine Poker Run could be lucrative deal for winners
ROYAL CITY - Soon it will be time for horse owners to saddle up and ride - for cash.
Online date leads to alleged Moses Lake robbery
MOSES LAKE - A man who thought he was meeting a woman for a date was reportedly robbed at gunpoint early Tuesday morning in Moses Lake.
MarDon Resort completes expansion
OTHELLO - The MarDon Resort is now ready to accommodate more campers, thanks to the recent completion of a site expansion project.
Wednesday, June 25
LEGAL NOTICE
The East Columbia Basin Irrigation District is hosting an informational meeting for landowners about the Odessa Groundwater Replacement Program.
NOTICE OF PESTICIDE APPLICATION
ROYAL SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 160
Staff
Resources
Products & Services
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Wine festival slated for June 28 at Desert Aire
MATTAWA – If you are a fan of wine and are looking for a unique taste, you need to sample Wahluke AVA wines.
Summer classes start at Columbia Basin Skills Center
MOSES LAKE - It's one elaborate doghouse. Insulation, shingled roof, heavy and sturdy, spot right over the door for the dog's name. It's also a three-dimensional illustration of the Columbia Basin Technical Skills Center in action.
Summerfest's FrogHollow Band
ROYAL CITY - There's more than music to the FrogHollow Band, which will command the main stage Friday, June 27, at the annual Royal City SummerFest.
Event raises $20K, awareness for cystic fibrosis
MOSES LAKE - Community members gathered over the weekend to show their support and raise funds for cystic fibrosis research.
Ag markets began Wednesday's trading in mixed fashion
Favorable conditions continued depressing corn futures Tuesday night. Although China announced overnight that it will increase its domestic grain storage capacity by 50 million tonnes, that apparently did little to support corn futures. Prospects for a bumper autumn harvest reportedly dragged yellow grain prices lower once again. July slid 2.5 cents to $4.405/bushel early Wednesday morning, while December declined 2.75 to $4.38.
Prosecutor: No charges for Seim
EPHRATA - The Congressional candidate who recorded a confrontation with security and police over a gun lock box at the Grant County Courthouse will not face criminal charges.
River Dogs 3rd at Garretson Memorial
YAKIMA - An early injury to starting pitcher Junior Ledgard didn't sidetrack the River Dogs from a strong showing at the Garretson Memorial Tournament in Yakima recently.
Court records detail domestic violence at Ephrata home
EPHRATA - The 22-year-old man who died after stabbing himself at his home Friday was subdued by several officers before being taken by the hospital.
Dump rates go up for Mattawa
EPHRATA - The Grant County Board of County Commissioners has adopted new disposal rates at the Mattawa drop box collection site effective July 1.
Tuesday, June 24
PUBLIC HEARING
The City Council of the City of Royal City will hold a Public Hearing to receive comments on the proposed Six Year Transportation Improvement Program for the Calendar Years 2015-2020.
SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE
The Royal City Transportation Benefit District has scheduled a meeting to immediately follow the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Royal City that begins at 7:00 pm on July 1, 2014, to be held at City Hall, 445 Camelia Street NE, Royal City, WA. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend.
PUBLIC HEARING
The City Council of the City of Royal City will hold a Public Hearing to receive comments on the proposed Six Year Transportation Improvement Program for the Calendar Years 2015-2020. The hearing will be held on July 1, 2014, at 7:00 pm, in the Council Chambers, 445 Camelia Street, NE, Royal City. Comments may be mailed to Public Works Director, John Lasen, PO Box 1239, Royal City, WA 99357. A copy of the “Draft” is available for review at City Hall or by mail upon request at no charge at the above address. Public comment and input is encouraged.
LEGAL NOTICE
DESERT AIRE OWNERS ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING
Notice of Applications and Proposed Mitigated Determinations of Non-Significance
Notice is hereby given that three JARPA (Shoreline Substantial Development & Conditional Use Permit) Applications and SEPA Checklists received by Grant County on April 30, 2014 from Kris R. Dexter (Designated Contact: John Hermann, CBMI, 3740 Thayer Rd. NE, Moses Lake, WA 98837, 509-989-4318) were found to be technically complete on June 16, 2014.
LEGAL NOTICE
DESERT AIRE OWNERS ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING
SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE
The Royal City Transportation Benefit District has scheduled a meeting to immediately follow the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Royal City that begins at 7:00 pm on July 1, 2014, to be held at City Hall, 445 Camelia Street NE, Royal City, WA.
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY
TO: NANCY REYES and anyone claiming a parental interest.
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY
TO: ALBERT BONDS and anyone claiming a parental interest.
Manure Composting & Management Workshop to be held tomorrow
Have more manure that you know what to do with? Learn tips, techniques and strategies for composting and managing manure that can reduce pile size, create a valuable soil amendment, improve animal health, reduce pests, and keep our water clean. This workshop will cover composting practices, manure storage plans, options for using or getting rid of your manure, how to use manure safely as a fertilizer and spreading manure on pastures. Participants will receive excellent resources and hear from WSU Clark County Extension natural resources specialist Doug Stienbarger.
3 Chiefs make All-State teams
MOSES LAKE - A banner year for the Moses Lake boys soccer team was highlighted when three Chiefs were named to the WSSCA All-State 2014 Spring Soccer Teams.
Ephrata swimmers join worldwide swimming lesson
World's Largest Swimming Lesson emphasizes water safety
EPHRATA - Kids jumped in the pool and blew bubbles and floated and learned a little bit about swimming and water safety at the World's Largest Swimming Lesson in Ephrata Friday.
Fought Snaps Smiths' Win Streak
EPHRATA - Ephrata Raceway Park began the first day of summer with great weather and hot action as the Pepsi Racing winged 360 sprint cars, Jerry's Auto Supply street stocks, and North American big rigs battled on the bullring's high-banks.
Moses Lake hosts Eagles Youth Convention
MOSES LAKE - With loud, precise stomping, articulate and commanding calls and swift, military-like movements, children from across the state competed at the Washington State Eagles Youth Convention Drill Team competition held at Frontier Middle School on Saturday.
MLIRD begins interviews for new GM
MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District directors are making progress in their search for a new general manager.
IRS scam hits Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake Police Department wants to warn residents of a pervasive telephone scam involving a call from someone pretending to be with the IRS.
ML Walleyes winless at MacNamara Tournament
MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake Walleyes continued their rough stretch after dropping three games at the MacNamara Tournament this weekend.
Ephrata man dies after police stand-off
Reportedly takes his own life
EPHRATA - The Ephrata man who died of an apparent self-inflicted stab wound to the chest following a confrontation with police Friday was identified as 22-year-old Craig Dempsey, according to the Grant County Coroner's Office.
Monday, June 23
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
HERON BLUFF TRAIL PROJECT - 2014
Othello museum to open for summer
Opening day program recognizes Othello firefighters
OTHELLO - Everybody in town remembers the big fires, the time the old hotel burned down in 1988, even that time back in 1943 when the big range fire almost burned into town. The fire chief at the time died fighting that fire.
Sun Devils take Father's Day Bash Tournament
SPOKANE - For the Columbia Basin Sun Devils losing to a cohesive team like Southridge may have been the best thing to happen.
Quincy's new shelter is ahead of schedule
QUINCY - Rachel Lewis grins from ear to ear when she visits the future home of Quincy Animal Shelter.
Othello man arrested for string of burglaries
OTHELLO - Police tracked down an Othello man recently who allegedly is responsible for a string of burglaries in the Othello area the past month.
MA Food Bank's offers cakes, cookies, lunch for you support
MATTAWA – The Mattawa Area Food Bank is doing something a bit different this year for its major fundraiser. The board hopes you'll join the fun on Saturday, June 21.
Developer's Vision
The Legacy Resort at Frenchman Hills is a planned community intended to capture the passage of business knowledge, work ethic and the joy of recreational bonding from one generation to another. It is my last major undertaking after forty years in business and the first involving my children.
Standard Amenities
Green Fees
Sunday, June 22
MarDon Resort completes expansion
OTHELLO - The MarDon Resort is now ready to accommodate more campers, thanks to the recent completion of a site expansion project.
Dutch Bros. aids Moses Lake School District
MOSES LAKE - More Moses Lake students will be able to eat lunch at school next year - the result of a recent donation by the Moses Lake Dutch Bros.
Summer Sizzle
Moses Lake girls basketball 17-6 in summer league play
SPOKANE - Moses Lake girls basketball took its first steps toward returning to the state tournament after completing a slate of summer league games.
Quincy man hurt in car crash
QUINCY - A Quincy man was injured on June 15 when the car he was driving crashed four miles east of Quincy on Highway 28.
Wahluke seniors rack up over a million dollars for college
MATTAWA - Little old Wahluke High School scored big - real big - in scholarships for graduating seniors, it was announced last week by counselor Jan Phillips.
Inland Cellular adds expanded services
LEWISTON - Inland Cellular customers will now be able to access high-speed 4G LTE services because of a recent agreement with Sprint.
Saturday, June 21
Sister city auction draws enthusiastic crowd
Program sends Moses Lake students to sister city Yonezawa, Japan
MOSES LAKE - The bidding was fast and furious at the Sister City Exchange Program auction Thursday.
Royal's pre-school has 67 tiny graduates
ROYAL CITY - May 29 was an exciting day for the students of the Royal School District's Growing Great Learners Pre-school.
Carole Ann Erichson (Heppner)
Carole Ann Erichsen (Heppner) passed away May 5, 2014. She was 70 years old and a long time Moses Lake resident of 20+ years. Carole was born December 3, 1943 in Missoula, MT to Estella and Daniel Heppner, raised by her step father L.G. Baertschand her Mother. Other places of residence were Sprague, WA; Spokane, WA; and Polson, MT. Carole mainly worked as a teacher for the Othello School District for 10 years then, retiring in 2007. She graduated from Ronan High School in Ronan, MT in 1962 and Montana State University (Northern) in Havre, MT in 1988. Carole was a member of the National League of Post masters and a life member of the VFW Auxiliary. She enjoyed ceramics, reading, and knitting; and was also a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Carole is survived by her loving husband Larry O. Erichsen whom she married August 27, 1966; her daughter, Lana Ganelle Dahl, Spokane, WA; her son,
Wilson Creek's Austin Herrera headed NJHFR in Des Moines
DES MOINES, Iowa - Austin Herrera hopes his final appearance at the National Junior High Finals Rodeo is a memorable one.
Two hunting plans seeking public input
Fish and Wildlife is requesting input from the public about two hunting plans. Although these seem confusing at first, they are important and your input will help. Read on.
Experienced Knight team outscore Jacks in scrimmage
ROYAL CITY - Royal High football fans got a sneak peek at the 2014 edition of the Knights during the recent spring camp. There was a lot to like, and anticipation is high for the upcoming season.
Friday, June 20
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
HERON BLUFF TRAIL PROJECT - 2014
Beulah W. Gugin
Beulah W. Gugin, a long time resident of Moses Lake, passed away Thursday June 12, 2014 at Columbia Crest at the age of 83.
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Sealed bids will be received by the Public Utility District No. 2 of Grant County, Washington until 2:00 P.M., on July 8, 2014 for District Wide Janitorial Services as more fully described in Contract Documents 430-3712.
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE
Lot 15, Terminal Park Addition No. 2, according to the plat thereof recorded in Volume 6 of plats, page 29, records of Grant County, Washington.
LEGAL NOTICE
In Accordance with RCW 42.30, Special Meetings, notice is hereby given that a Public Corporation Meeting will be held by the Commissioners of the Port of Moses Lake on Monday, June 23, 2014 at 9:45 a.m. PST, at the Terminal Building, Grant County International Airport.
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE
LOT 1, BLOCK 1, DESERT HIGHLANDS PHASE 1, AS PER PLAT RECORDED IN VOLUME 14 OF PLATS, PAGES 48 AND 49, RECORDS OF GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON The street or other common designation if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 101 INGLEWOOD DR E, MOSES LAKE, WA 98837
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
Sealed bids, plainly marked “BID FOR FAIRGROUNDS PATH PROJECT, PHASE #1, CRP 14-04”, will be received by Grant County at the Office of the Board of County Commissioners located in the County Courthouse, P.O. Box 37, 35 C Street NW - Room 207, Ephrata, WA, 98823, until 1:50 P.M., Tuesday, July 8, 2014 and will then and there be opened and publicly read for the construction of the improvements.
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
Sealed bids, plainly marked “BID FOR FAIRGROUNDS PATH PROJECT, PHASE #1, CRP 14-04”, will be received by Grant County at the Office of the Board of County Commissioners located in the County Courthouse, P.O. Box 37, 35 C Street NW - Room 207, Ephrata, WA, 98823, until 1:50 P.M., Tuesday, July 8, 2014 and will then and there be opened and publicly read for the construction of the improvements.
Do you agree with Grant County Health District considering an e-cig policy?
Grant County Health District officials are currently working on drafting a sample policy that would set restrictions on the sale, use and availability of e-cigarettes and other unregulated nicotine delivery products.
Royal kindergarten graduates in style
ROYAL CITY - One hundred and 55 youngsters received their diplomas at the Red Rock Elementary kindergarten graduation on June 5.
ML Monsters champions
MOSES LAKE - This past weekend the Moses Lake Monsters defended their home turf coming away as the Little League Legends Champions as they swept through the tournament pushing their winning streak to 20 games.
Fire destroys home near Moses Lake Wednesday
MOSES LAKE - A fire late Wednesday morning gutted an elderly man's home just off of state Route 17 near Moses Lake.
What is treason?
The 1828 Webster's Dictionary was written within a few years after the United States Constitution was adopted. It is the best reference for understanding the meanings of the words that were written. Treason - "In the United States, treason is confined to the actual levying of war against the United States, or in adhering to their enemies, giving them aid and comfort."
Walleyes drop three straight to Ellensburg
ELLENSBURG - After losing an 11-inning heartbreaker to Ellensburg Tuesday, 5-3, the Moses Lake Walleyes traveled about an hour west looking for some payback during a Wednesday doubleheader.
Judge Sperline did not violate open justice
EPHRATA - A state appellate court ruled this week that Grant County Judge Evan Sperline did not violate the public's right to open justice when he closed a hearing involving a first-degree murder suspect last year.
West side recognizes Moses Lake Sand Dunes
MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake is officially the top four-wheeling destination in the Northwest.
Thank you, Relay For Life
EDITORIAL
Moses Lake's Relay for Life appeared well-attended, received good participation and even exceeded its $115,000 fundraising goal by $11,000.
City of Moses Lake
Notice of Application and Public Hearing with Optional DNS
Health district considers e-cig policy this year
MOSES LAKE - A countywide public health ordinance concerning electronic cigarettes could be in place by the end of this year.
False technicality causes loss of money for Clark County Fair
This is the second of a two-part series about the cancelling of a Ted Nugent concert at the Clark County Fair.
Relay for Life volunteer grateful for support
This past weekend we held our 26th Relay for Life at the Grant County Fairgrounds.
Warnick, Manweller honored by NFIB
OLYMPIA – State Reps. Judy Warnick and Matt Manweller were recently presented the “Guardian of Small Business Award” by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) for their voting records during the 2013-14 legislative sessions.
Holmquist receives key endorsement from pro-life group
MOSES LAKE - Fourth District Congressional candidate Janéa Holmquist of Moses Lake received a coveted endorsement last week from Human Life PAC, the leading pro-life organization in the state of Washington.
Thursday, June 19
NOTICE OF WORKSHOP/PUBLIC MEETING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Franklin County Planning Commission will be holding a public meeting/workshop to discuss the Franklin County Shoreline Master Program Update.
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE
EAST 180.00 FEET OF THE NORTH 200.00 FEET OF THE EAST HALF OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 24, TOWNSHIP 9 NORTH, RANGE 29 EAST, W.M., RECORDS OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, WASHINGTON, EXCEPT PEARL STREET.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
2015-2020 Six Year Transportation Improvement Plan.
Surplus Sale
Notice is hereby given that equipment and materials have been declared surplus by the Board of Directors of North Franklin School District No. 51. Surplus items include misc. sports equipment, furniture, sports uniforms, ceramic pottery kiln, weight lifting equipment, TV’s and other miscellaneous items.
Notice of Application
PROJECT: A Short Subdivision of a 165.69 acre parcel into 2 lots.
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY
LOT 1, BLOCK 4, CAPISTRANO PARK, MOSES LAKE, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 3 OF PLATS, PAGE 29, RECORDS OF GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON.
INVITATION TO BID
CRP 606 / Langford Road Resurfacing and Restoration
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Legal description: That portion of County Road and Right-of-Way known as
Splash Zone part of worldwide swimming lesson
‘World’s Largest Swimming Lesson’ Friday morning
EPHRATA — The Splash Zone will be one of the participating locations in a program designed to emphasize the importance of water safety and swimming lessons at 8 a.m. Friday. The World’s Largest Swimming Lesson (WLSL) participants also are looking to break a world record for the fourth year in a row.
Larson farmers market begins June 25
MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake residents will soon be able to get fresh fruits and vegetables and other locally-made goods two days out of the week instead of just one.
Wine festival slated for June 28
MATTAWA - If you are a fan of wine and are looking for a unique taste, you need to sample Wahluke AVA wines.
'Catch 22' prevents Moses Lake man from growing pot
EPHRATA - In what he is calling a "catch 22," a Moses Lake man convicted last week of illegally growing marijuana in his home will not be allowed to legally grow pot under the state's recreational marijuana guidelines.
Shooting victim arrested
QUINCY – A Quincy man who was shot on June 3 during an argument was arrested by police after a check of his record.
Cindy Lee Cardona
Cindy Lee Cardona, 54, longtime Moses Lake resident died in her home on Sunday, June 15, 2014, with her beloved family all around her, due to complications from diabetes. She was born July 31, 1959 in Tacoma, Wash. to Carol (Perry) and Charles B. Cobb.
Megan Elizabeth Dunnagan
Megan Elizabeth Dunnagan, 29, of Moses Lake, passed away on Saturday June 14, 2014 at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane.
Washington State Horse Park focuses on growth in 2014
CLE ELUM - The Washington State Horse Park is off to a busy season start, and the calendar doesn't show signs of things slowing down anytime soon.
New state law guarantees children a voice in court
EPHRATA - Grant County children who have abusive or ineffective parents will soon get a guaranteed voice in what happens to them.
Lloyd Huss
Lloyd Huss passed away June 14, 2014. He was 85. Lloyd was born to Byrd and Anita Huss In Ellensburg Washington and spent most of his growing up years there. He served two years in the U.S. Army and worked many years as a truck driver. In 1964 he started his own trucking business, moved his family to Royal City, Washington and lived and worked there until nearly the end of 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents, 4 brothers, 3 sisters and son, Kelly. Survivors are his wife, Mary, son Henry, daughter Rebecca, 4 brothers and 2 sisters and an extensive family of grand children, great grand children, great great grand children and many nieces and nephews. All will miss him. Lloyd will be interred at High Valley Memorial Gardens in Ellensburg, Washington. No services are planned.
Ephrata's Kendall Sage to play in All-State game
SPOKANE - After scoring over 300 points and grabbing 80 rebounds her junior season, Ephrata's Kendall Sage will play in the 18th Annual 2014 Washington/North Idaho All-State Girls' Basketball Games.
Get student teacher time back - STAT
GUEST EDITORIAL
Hi. We are Kassandra Salas, Vanely Ruiz and Janette Ruiz. We are incoming seniors at Royal High School.
A new way to support Food Bank
MATTAWA - The Mattawa Area Food Bank is doing something a bit different this year for its major fundraiser. The board hopes you'll join the fun on Saturday, June 21.
Wednesday, June 18
SURPLUS EQUIPMENT
The Board of Directors of the Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District has surplused the following equipment:
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE PORT OF MOSES LAKE'S
Local Activities and Attractions
Smokiam RV Resort is located in Soap Lake in Eastern Washington state. Surrounded by natural beauty and enjoying 300 days of sunshine a year, Smokiam Resort is also centrally located to wonderful attractions and activities.
Amenities at Smokiam RV Resort
Besides the natural, unique beauty of Soap Lake, Smokiam RV Resort offers a wide variety of services and accommodations to fit every visitor’s needs. Whether you are renting an
Cabins for Rent
River Dogs place third at Kennewick Bandit Bash
KENNEWICK - Patiently waiting to return to full strength, the Columbia Basin River Dogs have been chugging through their summer schedule.
County unemployment rate at 7.3 percent
MOSES LAKE - Grant County's unemployment rates continue to show year-over-year improvement through a 4.9 percent increase in agricultural employment, according to the latest Employment Security Department report.
Larry Lee Worley
Larry Lee Worley was born in Bonners Ferry, Idaho on August 17,1945. He passed away at his residence in Moses Lake, Wa on June 11,2014. He leaves behind his three daughters Ronda Worley Dohr her husband Jim, Loni Worley Watters her husband Shawn and Shannon Worley Smith her husband Ray. He also leaves behind five grandchildren Sierra Watters, Brandon Watters , Dakotah Hinrich, Jacob Smith, and Lexi Smith. He leaves behind one brother and three sisters and lots of nieces and nephews. Along with lots of friends. He will be missed very much by all.
Assault suspect found but won't be charged
MOSES LAKE – An assault suspect Grant County Sheriff Tom Jones asked the public to help find has been found, and he appears to be the right person.
Royal's U.S. Open Golf Day this Saturday
ROYAL CITY - The Royal Golf Course will have it's annual tribute to the U.S. Open this Saturday, June 21, and all players are invited.
STAT discussions
Royal Principal writes to students
Dear Royal High School Students, I understand that some of you are concerned that STAT may not be part of the high school schedule next year.
Rubber Duck Regatta helps kids
MOSES LAKE - The race was on as a fleet of rubber ducks floated their way around the Lazy River during the Rubber Duck Regatta.
Ecology accepting comment for Microsoft permits
SPOKANE - The state Department of Ecology is seeking public comment on two draft air permits for projects at Microsoft's Quincy campus.
Janice Lynn Watkins Johnson
Janice Lynn Watkins Johnson was called to Heaven on June 13, 2014 after a valiant battle with breast cancer.
Ag markets diverged Wednesday morning
Big ethanol production may be boosting corn futures. Corn futures bounced from fresh five-month lows yesterday and remained strong overnight. Bulls were probably pleased as well by the weekly EIA report stating last week’s ethanol production at a record high (due to rising gasoline prices). July corn gained 4.0 cents to $4.4275/bushel by late Wednesday morning, while December added 1.75 cents to $4.4125.
Max Gutierrez
Max Gutierrez, age 21, of Royal City Washington, passed away June 3rd, 2014. He was born in Prosser, Washington on May 20th, 1993, to parents Rafael and Maria Gutierrez. Max attended Royal High School. Max worked at Royal Ridge Fruit and Cold Storage for the last 3 years which eventually became his second family. He enjoyed; spending time with his friends and family, fishing, his dogs, and his rust bucket Honda.
Throwback cars dazzle ERP events
EPHRATA - In the return of the Washington Midget Racing Association to Ephrata Raceway Park, Spanaway's Tony Seidelman reigned supreme.
Moses Lake friends finish Seattle walk
Event helps educate people about suicide
MOSES LAKE - Two Moses Lake friends completed the 17-mile Out of the Darkness Overnight walk in Seattle over the weekend.
Tuesday, June 17
Notice of Application
PROJECT: A Short Subdivision of a 165.69 acre parcel into 2 lots.
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY
TO: NANCY REYES and anyone claiming a parental interest.
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY
TO: ALBERT BONDS and anyone claiming a parental interest.
NOTICE TO SUBCONTRACTORS AND MATERIALMEN
The State of Washington, Samaritan Healthcare, acting by and through the Department of Enterprise Services, Facilities Division, Engineering & Architectural Services, hereby advises all interested parties that Contract No. 2012-910 G (1-1), for Phase 1 Energy Upgrades, Moses Lake, with McKinstry Essention LLC, 5005 3rd Avenue South, PO Box 24567, Seattle, WA 98124-0567, has been accepted as of June 13, 2014.
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY
TO: ALBERT BONDS and anyone claiming a parental interest.
LEGAL NOTICE
DESERT AIRE OWNERS ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING
Notice of Application & Public Hearing
PROJECT: This proposal is to divide an existing 2.43 acre parcel into six lots.
NOTICE TO SUBCONTRACTORS AND MATERIALMEN
The State of Washington, Samaritan Healthcare, acting by and through the Department of Enterprise Services, Facilities Division, Engineering & Architectural Services, hereby advises all interested parties that Contract No. 2012-910 H (2-1), for Phase 2 HVAC, Controls, Lighting and Envelope Upgrades, Moses Lake, with McKinstry Essention LLC, 5005 3rd Avenue South, PO Box 24567, Seattle, WA 98124-0567, has been accepted as of June 13, 2014.
LEGAL NOTICE
DESERT AIRE OWNERS ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING
Big Bend graduates 466 students
Some heading to industry, some to further education
MOSES LAKE - When Big Bend Community College commencement is held in the De Vries Activity Center, family and friends cluster in the comers, next to the stage, to capture the big moment.
Combine derby excites Lind
LIND - Every second Saturday in June the town of Lind holds its Super Bowl.
Cancer fight detailed at Relay For Life
MOSES LAKE - Even the cold, rainy weather couldn't dampen people's spirits during the opening ceremony of the Moses Lake Relay For Life Friday, as stories of hope and gratitude were shared.
Moses Lake man flees police, hides under bed
MOSES LAKE - A wanted Moses Lake man was found hiding under a bed after allegedly breaking into a home when trying to escape police Thursday.
Kolves's body recovered at Summer Falls
COULEE CITY - Authorities say a body found on May 19 in an irrigation canal above Summer Falls Dam is that of Scott Kolves of Ephrata, who went missing and was presumed drowned after a March 29 accident.
Wahluke High School damaged in senior prank
MATTAWA - Apparently some Wahluke High School graduating seniors don't like their shiny, sparkling, relatively new building.
David Michael Thomas
Long time resident of Moses Lake, David Michael Thomas, passed away on June 7, 2014 at his home in Petaluma, California. Holy Rosary will be prayed at 9:30 a.m., Friday, June 20th immediately followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. Interment will be in Pioneer Memorial Gardens. Please sign the online guestbook at www.kayserschapel.com. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel & Crematory, Moses Lake.
Monday, June 16
Golf tournament nets $11K for Big Bend
MOSES LAKE - Big Bend Community College will have a new set of automated external defibrillators later this summer, thanks to efforts by the Kiwanis and Rotary Clubs of Moses Lake.
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE
Abbreviated Legal: LT 16 STRATFORD RD EST PH 1.
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE
Abbreviated Legal: LOT 11, BLOCK 2, CARLSON ADDITION, GRANT CO., WA
Moses Lake ranks as "City on the Rise"
MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake is among the top 10 'Cities on the Rise' in Washington thanks to a surge in population and income levels in the area during the past few years.
City of Mattawa rules nix school community center plan
MATTAWA - The Wahluke School District's plan to open a community center-alternative school in the city center has been scuttled by zoning laws.
Sunday, June 15
Seahawks hat helps police find thief
EPHRATA - A discarded Seattle Seahawks hat helped police identify a vehicle thief after a chase last month.
Drought triggers assistance for Farmers and Ranchers
RITZVILLE – Recent drought disaster designations in Chelan, Lincoln, Walla Walla, Benton and Franklin Counties have prompted federal disaster relief for farmers and ranchers.
Two injured in crash near Quincy Thursday
QUINCY - Two people from East Wenatchee were injured after a Quincy driver turned in front of their vehicle Thursday on state Route 281 about five miles south of Quincy.
XBI hoops camp begins next week
MOSES LAKE - Xtreme Basketball Instruction (XBI) Hoops Basketball Camp is set to begin June 16.
Drought triggers federal assistance
for farmers and ranchers
RITZVILLE - Recent drought disaster designations in Chelan, Lincoln, Walla Walla, Benton and Franklin Counties have prompted federal disaster relief for farmers and ranchers.
Saturday, June 14
'Be What Royal Is'
ROYAL CITY - Class of 2014 speaker Tanner Christensen launched his remarks at Saturday evening's graduation ceremony by saying: "What a journey."
All smiles at 'Chief for a Day'
EPHRATA - It's the favorite day of the year for local emergency personnel and one to remember as nine extraordinary children were honored as 'Chief for the Day' during a ceremony at the Grant County Courthouse.
Ceann Raymond Larsen
Ceann Raymond Larsen, 72, died Tuesday, June 10, 2014 in Summer Wood Alzheimer's Special Care Center, in Moses Lake, Washington, with her beloved family by her side. Ceann was born September 2, 1941 in Pocatello, Idaho, to the parents of Cedric Odell Raymond and Gwen Johnson. Ceann is the oldest of three girls. She grew up in small towns in Idaho, and was Valedictorian of her High School graduation class of 1959. She then went on to Idaho State University and graduated with a degree in Elementary Education. She also served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the New York area for 18 months. She taught school for a few years before she married the love of her life Gerald Larson on May 26, 1967 in Idaho Falls, Idaho. They lived in many rural communities in Idaho, Utah and Washington while making Moses Lake home for nearly 30 years.
Triploids planted for Father's Day fishing
Fish and Wildlife are stocking 10,000 one-and-a half pound triploid rainbow trout in 20 lakes before this weekend, Father's Day weekend.
Fresh News from MarDon
The water level on Potholes Reservoir is dropping daily.
Man drowns in Long Lake.
OTHELLO – An Othello man drowned in Long Lake, just north of the Adams/Grant County line, while on a fishing outing the evening of June 6.
Winston Dean Bousman
Winston Dean Bousman, 67, went to be with the Lord at 5:30 a.m. while at home on June 8, 2014 in Moses Lake, Wash., after a courageous battle with skin cancer. Dean was born on April 4, 1947 in Charlotte, North Carolina, the son of Charles and Pattie (Hearne) Bousman.
Friday, June 13
LEGAL NOTICE
52Eighty Partners, LLC is proposing to construct a 311-foot overall height guyed-type telecommunications structure off Pinto Ridge Road, Wilson Creek, Grant County, Washington, between Rd 26 NE and Dry Coulee Rd NE.
Sexy Sue scheduled for Fly-in fly-over
DESERT AIRE – A fly-over by Sexy Sue is expected to be part of the show Saturday, June 14, when the annual Desert Aire Airport Fly-in & Breakfast is celebrated.
Red Rock students enjoy balloon day
ROYAL CITY - Red Rock Elementary fifth grade students had fun and studied science at the same time on June 3 during the school's annual hot air balloon day.
Students, alumni, staff say goodbye to CBSS
Columbia Basin Secondary School to be converted to middle school
MOSES LAKE - Columbia Basin Secondary School was a place where kids got a chance and support, but were held accountable, according to students, alumni and staff. A crowd of about 100 people got together to say goodbye to CBSS Tuesday.
Tickets still available for monster truck event
MOSES LAKE - Tickets are still available for the two-day Monster X Tour Friday and Saturday, the first time the monster truck event has come to Moses Lake.
Gary Ray Thiesfeld
Gary Ray Thiesfeld passed away suddenly June 7, 2014 at the age of 45. A celebration of his life will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, June 14, 2014 at the Moses Lake Alliance Church, 1100 N. Grape Drive, with Pastor Jody Bowser 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.
Please help protect the symbol of our nation
GUEST EDITORIAL
Forty-eight states had laws protecting the flag of our nation from physical desecration. These laws were negated in 1989, by a vote of 5-4, when the Supreme Court ruled that burning the flag of the United States is free speech. That decision went against five previous Supreme Court rulings. So many people were outraged by this lack of respect for the symbol of our nation, that a petition drive to collect 1 million American voters' signatures was launched. The goal was reached and in August 1989 petitions were presented to Congress. In October 1989 a federal statute to protect the flag became law. On the day the new flag-protection law went into effect Shawn Eichmann publicly burned an American flag in protest and was immediately arrested. She was convicted of flag desecration - her appeal was the instrument that challenged the constitutionality of the newly enacted Flag Protection Act of 1989. In 1990, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled the federal law unconstitutional; declaring it was in conflict with the First Amendment. Again, the vote was 5-4. The US Supreme Court has made it perfectly clear that the only way to protect the U. S. flag from intentional physical desecration is through a constitutional amendment.
The Time is NOW!
Many people seem to be unaware that we will soon have a primary election to choose our next representative to the U.S. House of Representatives. There is no incumbent running so now is the time to elect a true conservative who will stand up for our Constitution and our rights as American citizens. I believe it is obvious that person is Clint Didier. He is running for the right reasons. He is passionate about trying to stop the free-fall toward socialism that we are currently in. He wants to save our economy so our kids and grandkids will still have a chance at the "American Dream." Even more important than what Clint is, is what he is not. He is not a career politician looking to climb the ladder of success and power. He is not standing in line for his turn at fame. He is not in the pocket of any lobbyist! Clint Didier is just a concerned citizen that knows he can make a difference as soon as he is sworn into Congress. Once you meet Clint and hear his passion and love of America, you will know he is the right person at the right time! His website is: didier4congress.org.
Commissioners to help save historic courthouse
EPHRATA - When Tom Gaines began his facilities and maintenance manager position at the county courthouse a year ago, he found cracks in the building, an inefficient heating and cooling system, an archaic electrical system in the jail that needed maintenance and no way to pay for fixes.
Moses Lake Walleyes take 2 of 3 against Desert Sox
OTHELLO - The Moses Lake Walleyes split a two-game set on the road with the Othello Desert Sox before taking the rubber match at home.
Concert cancellation steeped in politics
One injured in crash near George Tuesday
GEORGE - A Seattle driver was hospitalized after drifting into the trailer of a semi-truck on Interstate 90 in George Tuesday.
Reader thanks the staff of Columbia Basin Secondary School
I would like to publicly thank the staff (past and current) of Columbia Basin Secondary School for all you have done for our students, their families and our community. Your time, dedication, commitment and heart will not be forgotten.
Warden man shares ideas for a better community
Recently in a Warden City Council meeting on June 10, I was impressed to see many residents address issues regarding loose dogs as many have been seeing loose dogs running around as one resident nearly ran a dog over with her vehicle.
Reader questions government's foreign policy
The war is over?? I cannot understand the thinking (or lack thereof) of our current federal government with respect to what defines when "a war is over." If one side in a war decides to claim "the war is over" and ceases military action, the other side will view that as surrender! A war is not over until the last combatant on the enemy side decides to surrender or is buried. It is just that simple.
Kiwanis thanks Columbia Basin Herald for support
Thank you for your support in advertising for the 21st annual Grant County Mayor's Prayer Breakfast. Your continued support helps the youth of our communities.
Jackson Noftle
ROYAL CITY - Royal High School's annual Senior Night, held on June 4, was a little more special this year with the presenting of the first-ever Knight Award to Jackson Noftle.
Commissioners to help save historic courthouse
EPHRATA - When Tom Gaines began his facilities and maintenance manager position at the county courthouse a year ago, he found cracks in the building, an inefficient heating and cooling system, an archaic electrical system in the jail that needed maintenance and no way to pay for fixes.
Thursday, June 12
Relay for Life hits the course Friday at the Grant County Fairgrounds
MOSES LAKE - Opening ceremonies for the Relay for Life will be at 6 p.m. Friday at the Grant County Fairgrounds.
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON
In the Matter of the Estate of: GERALDINE C. RICE, Deceased.
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY
LOT 1, BLOCK 4, CAPISTRANO PARK, MOSES LAKE, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 3 OF PLATS, PAGE 29, RECORDS OF GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON.
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE
LOT 25, CINDY; S ADDITION FINAL PLAT LOT 25, CINDY'S ADDITION FINAL PLAT, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME D OF PLATS, PAGE 201, RECORDS OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, WASHINGTON. More commonly known as: 207 N PENNIE LANE, PASCO, WA 99301
NOTICE OF GENERAL PUBLIC HEARING
for the Adoption of the 2015-2020 Transportation Improvement Program
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE
LOT 8, BLOCK 29, TOWN OF CONNELL, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME B OF PLATS, PAGE 3, RECORDS OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, WASHINGTON.
LEGAL NOTICE
T_Mobile West LLC hereby solicits public comment concerning a site located at 3500 Airway Drive, Moses Lake, Grant County, WA, 98837, 47-08-24.58N, 119-18-35.84W, FCC ASR file# A0906810 and any impacts the site may have upon migratory birds. Requests for Further Environmental Review can be submitted via the internet at https://wireless2.fcc.gov/UlsEntry/pleadings/pleadingsType.jsp or sent to: Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary, Federal Communications Commission, Office of the Secretary, 445 12th Street, SW, Washington, DC 20554. Requests should also be sent to: T-Mobile, ATTENTION: FCC Regulatory Compliance Contact, 12920 SE 38th St., Bellevue, WA 98006. In order for your comments to receive full and timely consideration, they should be received at addresses above within 30 days of the date of this notice and reference FCC ASR file # A0906810.
BBCC graduation moved to DeVries Activity Center gym
MOSES LAKE - Commencement exercises for Big Bend Community College will be moved to the gym in the DeVries Activity Center. Commencement exercises will begin at 7 p.m. Friday.
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE
LOT 35, VILLAGE AT PASCO HEIGHTS, PHASE 6, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME "D" OF PLATS, PAGE 307, RECORDS OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, WASHINGTON. More commonly known as: 4908 WRIGLEY DRIVE , PASCO, WA 99301
City of Connell, Washington
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Connell City Council requests the names of vendors to be included on the city’s Vendors List.
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR LINCOLN COUNTY
In the Matter of the Estate of CORETTE A. TAYLOR, Deceased
NOTICE: ANNOUNCEMENT OF AVAILABILITY OF DRAFT PERMIT
PERMIT NO.: ST0045521
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
In Re the Joint Estate of: EUGENE BURKETT and MARGARET BURKETT, Deceased.
Weekend hydroplane races in Soap Lake
SOAP LAKE - Father's Day weekend brings high speeds and rooster tails for the Del Red Pub Soap Lake Hydroplane Regatta.
Christian "Chris" Gehring
Chris Gehring was born November 12, 1929 in McIntosh, South Dakota. He passed away June 6, 2014 in Spokane, WA. He was one of 11 children of father Gottfried and mother Christina (Schmierer) Gehring. He grew up on a farm near McIntosh South Dakota where he attended grade school and high school. After finishing High School he worked in the South Dakota gold mines for several years before joining the US Army in 1951. He rose to the rank of Technical Sergeant, and was a decorated combat veteran. He was a member of the 101 Airborne Division receiving the Combat Infantry Badge and Purple Heart for service in the Korean War, and later received the Presidential Unit Citation.
BBCC Lady Vikings to host basketball camp
MOSES LAKE - Local basketball players looking to improve their skills on the court will have an opportunity at the BBCC Lady Vikings Basketball Camp.
Alleged meat cleaver attacker pleads not guilty
EPHRATA - A Soap Lake woman accused of attacking a 48-year-old man with a meat cleaver at an apartment complex last week pleaded not guilty in superior court Tuesday.
Isabel Roseburg
Isabel Roseburg was born March 4th, 1926 to Christopher (Chris) and Mary Matheson of Ellensburg, WA. Her father Christopher, a Scottish native, was a well-traveled man who first immigrated to United States in 1912. When World War I broke out, Christopher enlisted in the British Army and the Scottish Highlander division, eventually meeting his future wife Mary, who was a nurse in London. Mary was born in Australia to Scottish parents, and immigrated to Scotland with her parents at the age of 7. Chris and Mary migrated to the United States shortly after marrying, and settled in Ellensburg, WA where they bought a farm. They had three children, Isabel, Christopher Alexander (Allie), and Katherine (Rasor,) of which Isabel was the oldest. Isabel enjoyed the rural lifestyle, but often talked about the difficulty the Great Depression caused for the family. Upon graduating high-school in 1944 Isabel attended Central Washington University, and eventually went to work for the Bonneville Power Administration, which was building out electrical transmission lines at the time. Like many women of the time, she wanted to prove that she could be a "career woman" and stand on her own two feet.
Kindergarten assessment scheduled through Friday
ROYAL CITY - Royal School District's Growing Great Learners preschool program is doing assessments for eligibility all of this week, through Friday, June 13.
Warnick and Manweller presented with Guardian of Small Business Award
OLYMPIA - State Reps. Judy Warnick and Matt Manweller were recently presented the "Guardian of Small Business Award" by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) for their voting records during the 2013-14 legislative sessions.
Judge rejects Brooks' appeal
EPHRATA - Nathon Brooks, 15, of Moses Lake will be charged as an adult in the attempted murder of his parents.
Suspect flees after pursuit in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE - An unknown person led Moses Lake police on a high speed vehicle pursuit early Tuesday morning in a stolen vehicle, later crashing and running away.
Wednesday, June 11
LEGAL NOTICE
In Accordance with RCW 42.30, Special Meetings, notice is hereby given that a Special Executive Session will be held by the Commissioners of the Port of Moses Lake on Tuesday, June 17, 2014 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. PDT, at the Terminal Building, Grant County International Airport, for the purpose of personnel issues.
SURPLUS EQUIPMENT
The Board of Directors of the Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District has surplused the following equipment:
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
Sealed bids, plainly marked “ BID FOR SOUTH FRONTAGE ROAD RECONSTRUCTION, CRP 13-19”, will be received by Grant County at the Office of the Board of County Commissioners located in the County Courthouse, P.O. Box 37, 35 C Street NW - Room 207, Ephrata, WA, 98823, until 1:30 P.M., Tuesday, July 8, 2014 and will then and there be opened and publicly read for the construction of the improvements.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE PORT OF MOSES LAKE'S
Traps to be set for detection of moths destructive to grape fields
The Washington State Department of Agriculture continues to protect the second-largest grape-growing state in the U.S. and the number two producer of premium wines by continuing its cooperative program with the U.S. Department of Agriculture in looking for four species of destructive moths (European Grapevine Moth, European Grape Berry Moth, Grape Tortrix, and Grapevine Tortrix).
Big Bend graduation moved to DeVries Activity Center gym
MOSES LAKE — Commencement exercises for Big Bend Community College will be moved to the gym in the DeVries Activity Center. Commencement exercises will begin at
Will you walk in Relay for Life in Moses Lake June 13 & 14?
Comparing distribution center costs in the U.S. and Canada
Combines face off in Lind Saturday
Grain truck races, barbecue, parade also on tap
LIND - Crashing combines and racing wheat trucks (not at the same time) will fill Lind rodeo arena Saturday during the Lind Combine Demolition Derby.
Sexy Sue scheduled for Fly-in fly-over
DESERT AIRE - A fly-over by Sexy Sue is expected to be part of the show Saturday, June 14, when the annual Desert Aire Airport Fly-in & Breakfast is celebrated.
First roller derby contest like the old times
EDITORIAL
Thanks to niece-in-law Sarah Escobar of Spokane, I watched my first live roller derby contest in Yakima on May 24. Spokane won, 238-108.
Max Gutierrez
Max Gutierrez, age 21, of Royal City Washington, passed away June 3rd, 2014. He was born in Prosser, Washington on May 20th, 1993, to parents Rafael and Maria Gutierrez. Max attended Royal High School. Max worked at Royal Ridge Fruit and Cold Storage for the last 3 years which eventually became his second family. He enjoyed; spending time with his friends and family, fishing, his dogs, and his rust bucket Honda.
Charlene Annette Moline
Charlene Annette Moline, 72, of Royal City, passed away on Saturday, May 31, 2014 at her home with her family at her side.
Lynden Ice expands to Quincy
Operations to begin this summer
QUINCY - Bagged ice manufacturer Lynden Ice will have its new Quincy facility up and running by the end of July, according to company officials.
River Dogs continue Summer schedule
SPOKANE - The Columbia Basin River Dogs continued their Summer schedule with the Whitworth Invitational in Spokane recently.
Columbia Basin wildfire danger high Monday
GRANT COUNTY - Much of eastern Washington and the Columbia Basin were under red flag warning Monday with gusty winds and low humidity raising wildfire danger.
Evelyn Lois Whisenhunt
Evelyn Lois Whisenhunt, age 83, passed away June 7, 2014 at her son and daughter-in-law's home in Moses Lake, WA surrounded by her family. She was born September 27, 1930 in Lincoln County, Oregon to Le Roy Kennedy and Sadie Leota Wilton Kennedy, the sixth of eight children. At an early age she learned to work hard, working in the harvests and picking ferns to help the family and put herself through school. Her hard work paid off when she became the first person in her family to graduate High School. She was married July 4, 1953 in Cottage Grove, Oregon. She spent her early years of marriage traveling as her husband was in the Air Force. She loved Germany where her first son, David, was born in 1955. Her second son, Ronald, was born in Texas in 1957. Finally her daughter, Lena, was born in Arizona in 1961. In 1964 her husband retired from the military and they made their home in Philomath, Oregon where she worked in her sister's Recreation Room as a waitress. In 1971 they moved to Spokane, Washington where she worked as an apartment manager and a hotel maid. In 1975 she settled in Moses Lake where she worked at the Carnation (Nestle) plant until she retired. After retiring she worked in her daughter-in-law's daycare, where all the children called her Grandma.
Moses Lake man charged with punching officer, ripping badge
EPHRATA - A Moses Lake man is facing charges that he punched a police officer in the face and tore a badge off his uniform.
Max Gutierrez
Max Gutierrez, age 21, of Royal City Washington, passed away June, 2014. He was born in Prosser, Washington on May 20th, 1993, to parents Rafael and Maria Gutierrez. Max attended Royal High School. Max worked at Royal Ridge Fruit and Cold Storage for the last 3 years which eventually became his second family. He enjoyed; spending time with his friends and family, fishing, his dogs, and his rust bucket Honda. He was survived by his parents, and siblings; Guile Gutierrez, Blanco (Sergio) Mayo, Juan (Jennifer) Gutierrez, Agustina Gutierrez, and Roy Gutierrez, all of Royal City Washington. A visitation will be held from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm, June 11th, 2014, at Stevens Funeral Chapel in Othello Washington. Funeral arrangements will be held at 11:00 am, June 12, 2014, at St Michael's Parish in Royal City Washington. To leave an online condolence to the family, and for updated service information, please visit our website at www.stevensfuneralchapel.com.
Tuesday, June 10
CALL FOR BIDS
DRILLING WELL NO. 9 AND RECONSTRUCTION OF WELL NO. 8
Invitation for Bid (IFB)
Wildlife Hazard Assessment (WHA) and Wildlife Hazard
CALL FOR BIDS
REPURPOSE OF WELL NO. 5 - PHASE 1
Revived Big Bend program graduates first students
MOSES LAKE - The patient simulators owned by the Big Bend Community College nursing program are marvels of technology. They can be programmed to simulate just about any kind of medical situation.
Mattawa receives $4,000 in community grants
TOPPENISH - The community of Mattawa was one of the winners on May 21 in the annual community services grants awarded by the Yakama Nation Legends Casino.
Quincy seniors take the last walk of high school
Class of 2014 earns more than $300,000 in scholarships
QUINCY - In his speech, co-valedictorian Trey Petersen said graduation seemed like a long way off, back in freshman year. But the Quincy High School class of 2014 made it all the way to graduation ceremonies Friday in front of a packed house at Jaycees Field.
Ephrata High School celebrates 100 years
A century of graduations remembered with all-school reunion
EPHRATA - Tiger alumni were all over the track and football field at Ephrata High School, meeting, greeting, talking over old times.
George Cicotte: Government needs to get its nose out
George Cicotte (pronounced "SEE-cot") isn't a career politician, and doesn't want to be. Besides being a husband and father of seven, he's a lawyer specializing in healthcare and employment issues, which he believes gives him the experience and tools to fix some things that he sees going wrong in the nation's capitol. He wants to make some changes, he says, and then get out.
Pedestrian crossing project completed in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE - Four new pedestrian crossings and upgrades to four more have been added to a stretch of Broadway Avenue in Moses Lake with a history of pedestrian and vehicle collisions.
Frank Pierce Shinn, Jr.
Frank Pierce Shinn, Jr., a pioneer in Columbia Basin irrigation and agricultural land development, passed away on May 30, 2014 at his home in Moses Lake, Washington with family at his side.
Quintz Whitaker named Big Nine COTY, 10 Chiefs All-Conference
MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake head baseball coach Quintz Whitaker is an extremely even-keeled person.
Othello man drowns in Long Lake Friday
LONG LAKE - An Othello man died Friday night after falling into the waters of Long Lake during a fishing trip.
Clint Didier: "Some hell to pay"
Clint Didier is a lifelong farmer. Sure, he took a few years off to play professional football: seven years with the Washington Redskins, two with the Green Bay Packers, and two Super Bowl victories to top it off. But Didier was born and raised in Eltopia, where he and his wife still farm today.
Nonfarm industry employment up this year
YAKIMA - The Employment Security Department reports that preliminary estimates illustrate that Grant County's nonfarm employers totaled 320 more jobs in March 2014 than in March 2013, a 1.2 percent upturn.
Nancy Ellen West
Nancy Ellen West, 56, longtime Moses Lake resident, died in her home Saturday, May 31, 2014 in Moses Lake, Wash. She was born July 4, 1957 in Myrtle Point, Oreg. to Lois Lorraine Street and Lorenzo Joseph Bettelyoun.
Janéa Holmquist Newbry: from the trenches of Olympia
President Dwight D. Eisenhower once said that farming looks mighty easy when your plow is a pencil and you're a thousand miles from the fields.
Beverly Robinson Cade
Beverly Robinson Cade passed peacefully into the presence of her Lord and Savior on October 3, 2013. She was born on June 7, 1941 to Vera Hodges Schulze and Henry Schulze in Eugene, Oregon. Her mother later married Lyle Robinson and moved the family to a farm near Moses Lake, Washington. Beverly graduated from Moses Lake High School and went on to complete nurses training at Deaconess Hospital and Whitworth College in Spokane, Washington. After working for a short time at Virginia Mason Hospital in Seattle, Washington, she enlisted in the Air Force as an officer in response to their urgent plea for registered nurses. She met and married James Cade, Sr., a fellow member of the Air Force, when stationed in New Mexico. Their family grew to include a son, James Cade, Jr., and two daughters, Joy Cade Goodding and Janyce Cade. They lived for several years in Phoenix, Arizona.
Good cookin' in a Dutch oven
Columbia Basin Dutch Oven Society continually experimenting
MOSES LAKE - Talk about classic cooking.
Monday, June 9
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE
Abbreviated Legal: LT 2 BLK 6 CAMPBELL MICHEL EST #1. GRANT COUNTY, WA
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE
Abbreviated Legal: LT 2 PELICAN RIDGE SP #1, Grant CO., WA
Public Notice of Road Closure
Road(s) Closed: Intersection of Baseline Road East and K-SE Road, South of Moses Lake
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE
Abbreviated Legal: E 1/2 Lot 16; Lot 17, Block 1, Add, Grant Co., WA
Wildfire weather in Eastern Washington
SPOKANE - AP - A combination of gusty winds and low humidity is raising the wildfire danger in parts of Eastern Washington.
Crop futures began the week rather poorly, but livestock markets looking up
DDG news sent corn futures lower Monday. Current weather forecasts continue pointing to ideal U.S. conditions, which weighed upon corn futures today. However, Sunday night news that China has stopped issuing import permits for U.S. distillers grains (ddg) apparently exaggerated the losses. July corn dove 8.0 cents to $4.51/bushel at their Monday close, while December lost 7.75 cents to $4.50.
State health officials visit The Gorge amphitheater
GEORGE - One of the world's greatest outdoor amphitheaters has a sewage problem. According to state health officials The Gorge Amphitheater actually has several sewage problems, but none are serious enough to keep festival goers away from this weekend's KUBE Summer Jam.
Grant County Sheriff's Office gets accreditation
EPHRATA - The Grant County Sheriff's Office received accreditation from the Washington Association of Sheriffs & Police Chiefs (WASPC) at an award ceremony on May 21.
Prepare soil first for bountiful garden, beautiful landscape
Spring is here, and the garden centers are filled with beautiful plants. We leave with a car full of beautiful flowers and healthy vegetables with hopes of a bountiful harvest.
Want-to-be vigilante gets community service
EPHRATA - A reportedly intoxicated Moses Lake man who tried to stop what he thought was a burglary in process by firing his shotgun was sentenced to community service and will permanently lose his ability to own a gun.
Columbia Basin summer schools start June 16
Columbia Basin Skills Center classes open to all consortium schools
MOSES LAKE - Summer school will be June 16 through July 25 at the new Columbia Basin Skills Center. Classes will be open to students in the 11-school consortium.
Sunday, June 8
The Red Tricycle opens in Ephrata
MOSES LAKE - The Red Tricycle opened this week in Ephrata, offering residents a place to shop for new and gently used children's clothing.
New Wahluke gridiron coach ready to stress football basics
MATTAWA - If there is one thing he will teach for sure, new Wahluke High football coach Michael Foristiere will stress the fundamentals.
Port of Royal Slope's waterline project ready to go to bid
ROYAL CITY - It won't be long before businesses in the Hiawatha Industrial Park will be able to take advantage of the Port of Royal Slope's high capacity water system.
Jones of Washington wins at Seattle Wine Awards
QUINCY - The year is turning out to be a good one for Quincy winery Jones of Washington.
Saturday, June 7
Mattawa student receives Northwest FCS scholarship
MATTAWA - Northwest Farm Credit Services has awarded 44 scholarships to sons and daughters of Northwest FCS customers and employees in Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington, including one from Mattawa.
Royal's Joe Lang shines at state
ROYAL CITY - Portending a brilliant future, sophomore Joe Lang placed highly twice to lead Royal High last weekend at the 1A state track meets at Eastern Washington University.
New apple variety released for production
First recipients chosen by lottery Friday
WENATCHEE - A lottery for the first sales of a new apple variety bred specifically for eastern Washington is scheduled for Friday.
Free fishing weekend tomorrow and Sunday
Hey folks, this is a great chance to take the family to a local lake for two days of fun. Park Lake would be a good choice. Let the kids fish, run and play while Mom and Dad relax. Then make lunch on the camp stove or make sandwiches. Even if the adults don't have a fishing license, they can still fish this weekend. Read on.
New photos take over today
We have been showing old photos and asking for information about those photos for several weeks now. Readers have responded with great enthusiasm. Thank you. The responses to the latest photos, those appearing last week, including the mystery photo, will be presented in the near future.
Wenatchee Applesox reign supreme in opener
WENATCHEE - The fate of the AppleSox season-opener rested on the shoulders of freshman right-hander Reign Letkeman and the Red Deer, Alberta native was ready to rise to the occasion.
Graceyn LeeAnn Stutsman
Graceyn LeeAnn Stutsman, aged 8 weeks, died in her mother's arms at Seattle Children's Hospital, in Seattle, WA on Monday, June 2, 2014 surrounded by her family. After struggling with multiple organ failure from an interrupted SIDS episode, she passed gently into the arms of her Savior Jesus Christ.
Fresh News from MarDon
With day time temperatures at the 90 degree mark exciting times are happening for fishers in Central Eastern Washington. Surface water temperatures are topping the 70 degree mark which really improves bass fishing. Buzz baits, floating stick baits, Rebel Pop R.s and especially floating frogs of all kinds now are producing large mouth bass over 5 lbs. and small mouth bass over 4l bs. Yamamoto Senkos of all sizes, spinner baits and everthing from plastic grubs to plastic lizards are producing action for bass fishers.
Friday, June 6
NOTICE OF ROAD CONSTRUCTION
North Central Construction, Inc. will begin road construction of 3.06 miles of a county road in Grant County, WA from Stratford Road to Bacon Lane. Work is to begin approximately 6/9/2014 and end approximately 8/25/2014.
Public Notice of Road Closure
Road(s) Closed: Intersection of Baseline Road East and K-SE Road, South of Moses Lake
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE
Lot 7, block 6, sunserra at crescent bar phase two final p.u.d. map, according to the plat thereof recorded in volume 23 of plats, page(s) 80, 81, 82, 83 and 84, records of Grant county, Washington. Commonly known as: 23239 Sunserra Loop Nw B36 Quincy Wa 98848
Memorial Day a good time to consider cemetery needs
GUEST EDITORIAL
Memorial Day weekend saw a steady flow of visitors to Royal Memorial Gardens Cemetery. United States flags had been placed on the graves of all the known military veterans, adding to the ambiance of the cemetery.
CBSS graduates final class
MOSES LAKE - Columbia Basin Secondary School sent off its last graduating class this week.
Warden girl qualifies for national rodeo
WARDEN - Aubree Skone, a talented barrel racer from Warden, will be competing in the largest junior high rodeo.
Quit piling on regulations; there is a better way
GUEST EDITORIAL
President Obama is expected to announce a new set of regulations to limit carbon emissions from coal-powered power plants - the nation's single largest source of affordable electricity. The impact won't hit just coal; these regulations will affect every energy user, including you.
Site 23 comfortable, but weedy
This is the last of a three part series about camping at Site 23 in Potholes State Park.
Frank's Market appreciates Moses Lake
We would like to express our appreciation to our friends, neighbors and customers for the concern shown to us since the robbery at Frank's. We have been overwhelmed by the generosity and support of the community especially the young boys who pooled their money to help us and the neighborhood couple who donated money for a new cash register and the many people who came in to make sure we were OK. And a special thanks to the MLPD for their quick response and thorough investigation. We are proud to live in this community.
Community Q&A for Soap Lake principal candidates
Three candidates to be announced by week's end
SOAP LAKE - Soap Lake School District residents will get a chance to talk to the candidates for high school principal from 6 to 8 p.m. June 11 in the middle school/high school cafeteria.
Ken Tracy
Ken Tracy, age 59, passed away on June 2, 2014 surrounded by his family after a courageous, year long, battle against melanoma. Ken was born on September 9, 1954 to Dr. Harold and Gladys Tracy in Moses Lake, WA. As a lifelong resident of Moses Lake, Ken graduated from Moses Lake High School in 1973. He attended Eastern Washington State University where he met the love of his life, Trish Yeats. Ken and Trish were married on August 2, 1980 in Tacoma, Washington.
Charlene Annette Moline
Charlene Annette Moline, 72, of Royal City, passed away on Saturday, May 31, 2014 at her home with her family at her side.
Shooting in Quincy leaves 1 man injured
QUINCY - Quincy police are looking for information in a Tuesday night shooting that left a 22-year-old man injured outside an apartment complex.
Jody Lynn Bennett
Jody Lynn Bennett, 48, a lifelong Moses Lake and Ephrata resident passed away Friday, May 30, 2014 at home. A celebration potluck barbeque will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 22, 2014 at Connie's home, 3681 Road E 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 bans pot, OKs alcohol sales at park
QUINCY - At least three city council members found irony in the council's decision to ban retail marijuana, but give a thumb's up to the sale of alcohol at a city park at Tuesday's city council meeting.
Morris Clark Jones
Morris Clark Jones, beloved husband and father, passed away on June 2, 2014, at the age of 72 in Yakima, WA. He was born in Havre Hill, Montana on July 9, 1941 to Earl Clark Jones & Florence Ann Baker.
Debora Deana Bailey
On Friday, May 30, 2014 at 9:00 pm, Debora Deana Bailey (age 59) was called home to meet the most amazing artist of all. Her educational level was not one, which offers a degree or certificate, but one of life's tough lessons learned. She was a single mother, who raised one daughter on her own, through life's troubles, tribulations, as well as through laughter, and many enjoyments. She was very much a creature of God. She thoroughly loved and thrived in nature. She was amazing in every aspect of art. Some call art a hobby, for her art was her very essence of survival, as important as breathing is to any living creature. She talked, read, listened, wrote, breathed, and survived through her art. Her amazing, artistic talents consisted of music, painting, ceramics, assemblages, writing of all kinds, and so many more talents in the arts, that words could never describe (except maybe in her own words). She truly was a child of God with the most amazing spirit. She was eccentric and vibrant, right up until her last breath. She lingers in the memory of anyone who was blessed to have met her, and completely unforgettable to those who knew her. On her journey to the grandest art studio in the heavens, she was blessed with a family she could not take with her. Debora left behind to carry on her talents and memories; her only daughter - Shawna Lynne Marr, her son in-law - Robert James Marr, and five grandchildren; Shawna's two daughter's and one son - Kyla Lynne Moore, Christian Wayne Moore, and Trinity Aron Hamel-Moore, as well as Roberts two Sons; Donald (Bobby) Robert-James Marr and Tanner Aaron-David Marr, and one very special feathered friend; her female parakeet Oliver (all residing in Moses Lake, WA). She is also survived by one brother; Raymond, and two step-sisters; Anna and Leah (their whereabouts is unknown). Mommy, you will be dearly missed and loved throughout eternity. With every found object, every yellow rose, every number five, every Meat Loaf Song, every star shower, every holiday, every elephant, every cow and with every breath I take I will carry on your lesson taught to me to our children; and with every piece of art I create, I will feel your presence with me, if only for a fleeting second. ~ Shawna (Boo Boo)
The Fishin' Magician
The warm weather we have had recently has put a damper on the walleye bite on Moses Lake, at least for me.
Seattle's new minimum wage hurts jobs
EDITORIAL
Seattle's new $15 minimum wage approved this week by the Seattle City Council was not embraced by our readers, who voted on the issue in an online opinion poll. When asked if they thought the new wage would help the state's economy, 37 voted yes and 117 voted no.
Royal Knights coach: Girls' softball season successful
ROYAL CITY - The Royal High softball team finished the season with two losses in the district tournament, but coach Robyn Valdez had nothing but praise for her girls.
Thursday, June 5
Vision 2020 recognizes Moses Lake workout studio
MOSES LAKE - Last March, The Health Zone owners George and Angie Stevenson were celebrating the move of their workout studio to downtown Moses Lake.
Seattle police: 4 victims in university shooting
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Franklin County
Franklin County is requesting proposals for the design, supply, fabrication, and delivery of a replacement structure for an existing untreated timber structure, spanning 18 feet across an irrigation canal located on Birch Road in Franklin County.
2014 MRSC ROSTERS
SMALL PUBLIC WORKS ROSTERS and CONSULTING SERVICES ROSTERS
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Sealed bids will be received by the Public Utility District No. 2 of Grant County at the District's Ephrata Contracting Office located at 154 A Street SE, Ephrata, Washington 98823 until 2:30 P.M., on June 17, 2014, Sale of 507 Units of Miscellaneous Oil-Filled Equipment and Related Oil more fully described in Contract Document 180-3854.
Public Notice of Road Closure
Road(s) Closed: Intersection of Baseline Road East and K-SE Road, South of Moses Lake
LEGAL NOTICE
BUDGET HEARING
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY
LOT 1, BLOCK 4, CAPISTRANO PARK, MOSES LAKE, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 3 OF PLATS, PAGE 29, RECORDS OF GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON.
CITY OF MESA
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MESA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING TITLE 15 OF THE MESA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ADOPTION OF BUILDING CODES; ESTABLISHING PENALTIES FOR NON-COMPLIANCE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT
NOTICE OF ROAD CONSTRUCTION
North Central Construction, Inc. will begin road construction of 3.06 miles of a county road in Grant County, WA from Stratford Road to Bacon Lane. Work is to begin approximately 6/9/2014 and end approximately 8/25/2014.
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY
The Superior Court of Grant County has directed the undersigned Sheriff of Grant County to sell the property described to satisfy a judgment in the above entitled action:
Ag markets diverged again Thursday
Weather news continued weighing on corn futures Thursday. The weekly USDA Export Sales report seemed supportive of CBOT corn prices, but the market suffered moderate across-the-board losses today. Ultimately, improved Midwest weather and prospects for a huge fall crop are depressing prices. July corn slumped 7.25 cents to $4.49/bushel at its Thursday settlement, while December slid 6.25 cents to $4.4725.
Ephrata Police Chief Tosses Seim out for Addressing the Law.
Cops Rough Up Seim for Suspicion of LEGAL Gun! (Starts with short version).
Cardiac Kids pull out another win
OTHELLO - The Moses Lake Monsters closed out their season with another impressive come from behind victory to win the June Jamboree in Othello recently.
Volunteer firefighters & EMS responders honored for service
ROYAL CITY - The firefighters of the year and the EMS responder of the year were among several persons honored at the annual volunteer firefighter appreciation dinner earlier this year.
Reunion to mark Ephrata High School centennial
Activities scheduled Friday night through Monday afternoon
EPHRATA - One hundred years of Ephrata High School will be commemorated with an all-school, all-town reunion, beginning Friday night and continuing through Monday.
U.S. Open Day June 21 at Royal Golf Course
ROYAL CITY - The sign-up period is still in effect for the U.S. Open Day golf tournament on Saturday, June 21, at the Royal Golf Club.
Morrison and Smith Claim ERP victories
EPHRATA - Brad Morrison Swept the Jerry's Auto Supply Street Stocks Saturday night at Ephrata Raceway Park. After setting fast time and starting at the rear of the large field of cars, Morrison used the outside groove to work his way to the front.
Kathy Tusch
Heaven is a little brighter now with the arrival of Kathy. Our special angel is home now with her loving family who preceded her, parents Mary Edith (McGuire) & Leslie (Bud) Tusch and brother Paul. Kathy loved her family, numerous friends, dogs, music, magazines, movies and especially Elvis. She touched the lives of everyone she met and will be greatly missed. Thank you Kathy for bringing so much joy and laughter to so many. You are a part of our hearts forever.
The Gorge deals with sewage issues
EPHRATA - The Grant County Health Department said The Gorge Amphitheater is moving toward compliance as state health officials express concerns over sewage facilities for concert goers.
ML swimmer sets personal bests at meet
WENATCHEE - Local swimmer Eric Kemper had a strong showing at a meet in Wenatchee recently.
Wednesday, June 4
Ag markets took some rather divergent paths Wednesday
Favorable crop prospects seemed to renew pressure on CBOT corn Wednesday. Talk that recent corn and wheat losses will reinvigorate demand boosted those markets Tuesday night, but yellow grain increases prices couldn’t be sustained. Traders apparently resumed their recent sales in response to the favorable moisture situation across the Corn Belt. July corn slipped 2.0 cents to $4.5625/bushel in late Wednesday trading, while December slid 0.75 cent to $4.535.
NOTICE OF ROAD CONSTRUCTION
North Central Construction, Inc. will begin road construction of 3.06 miles of a county road in Grant County, WA from Stratford Road to Bacon Lane. Work is to begin approximately 6/9/2014 and end approximately 8/25/2014.
SEPA RULES
DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL: Sunland Estates Encroachment Remediation.
Notice of Application and Proposed Determination of Non-Significance
Notice is hereby given that a Building Permit application and SEPA Checklist received by Grant County on May 20, 2014 from Crites Seed, Inc. (Designated Contact: Tanya Davis, Western Ranch Buildings LLC, 4968 Contractors Drive, East Wenatchee, WA 98802, 509-884-0555), were found to be technically complete on May 27, 2014.
SURPLUS EQUIPMENT
The Board of Directors of the Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District has surplused the following equipment:
Public Notice of Road Closure
Road(s) Closed: Intersection of Baseline Road East and K-SE Road, South of Moses Lake
South County prep golfers grow in the life-long game
SOUTH COUNTY - No one from Royal or Wahluke High Schools made it to state in golf this year, but that doesn't mean the season was a bust.
Moses Lake seniors graduate Monday night
Class of 2014 is largest in school history
MOSES LAKE - A record-setting senior class said goodbye to Moses Lake High School in graduation ceremonies Monday evening.
2 men die in 2-truck crash
Near Mattawa
MATTAWA - Both drivers died when the heavy duty trucks they were driving collided head-on five miles southeast of Mattawa on May 28.
Moses Lake's LeFave/McKay 1-2 at state
RICHLAND - The MLHS #1 doubles team of Carina LeFave and Kylee McKay wrapped up their stellar tennis season with a 1-2 record at the WIAA 4A Girls Doubles State Tennis Tournament over the weekend at the Columbia Basin Racquet Club
Volunteers sought to entertain East-West All-Star Game athletes
MOSES LAKE - In a few weeks, football players from across the state will descend on Moses Lake for the East-West High School All-Star Football Game.
Offenses up 35 percent at Moses Lake Sand Dunes
GRANT COUNTY - Citations and infractions were 35 percent higher this year at the Moses Lake Sand Dunes during Memorial Day weekend.
Chiefs girls track 13th in state
TACOMA - Multiple school records fell for the Moses Lake girls track and field team during the 4A State Track Meet at Mt. Tahoma High School.
Suspect in Sand Dunes assault found, no charges
GRANT COUNTY - The person suspected of shoving a Tacoma man off a boat during the Memorial Day weekend at the Moses Lake Sand Dunes was found thanks to information from the public.
Woman seriously injured in crash near Ritzville
RITZVILLE - A Montana woman is in critical condition after a crash Sunday when a blown tire caused her to lose control of her vehicle on Interstate 90 about six miles west of Ritzville.
Tuesday, June 3
CITY OF ROYAL CITY
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the City Council in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 445 Camelia Street, NE, on June 17, at 7:00 pm.
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY
TO: STACEY MADEWELL and anyone claiming a parental interest.
CALL FOR BIDS
DRILLING WELL NO. 9 AND RECONSTRUCTION OF WELL NO. 8
Notice of Application & Proposed MDNS
Notice is hereby given that a JARPA (Shoreline Substantial Development & Conditional Use Permit) and SEPA Checklist received by Grant County on 04/30/14 from Kris Dexter (Designated Contact: John Hermann, 3740 Thayer Rd. NE, Moses Lake, WA 98837) were found to be technically complete on 05/23/14.
CALL FOR BIDS
REPURPOSE OF WELL NO. 5 - PHASE 1
City of Moses Lake
Notice of Application and Public Hearing
CITY OF ROYAL CITY
CDBG PUBLIC HEARING
Moses Lake splits four state tournament games
UP AND DOWN
SPOKANE - Improving on a season that saw a league championship, district championship and a win at the state tournament can be a difficult thing to do.
Othello High School graduates 175
OTHELLO - Graduation season in the Basin officially kicked off this weekend as 175 Othello High School seniors received their diplomas and walked off school grounds for the last time.
High school state tournament wrap up
Quincy boys soccer wins first ever state championship
Ephrata seniors looking forward to the next adventure
Getting the most out of high school means putting something into it
EPHRATA - Kids can get the most out of high school by putting something into it. That's the lesson that Chance Flanigan and Alejandra Mendoza said they drew from their experiences at Ephrata High School.
Kids Fish-In event draws hundreds Saturday
MOSES LAKE - Hundreds of Moses Lake kids tried their hand at fishing Saturday during the Moses Lake Parks and Recreation's Kids Fish-In event.
Turbines to be replaced at Priest Rapids Dam
Project would cost $61.5 million
EPHRATA - Grant County PUD commissioners will decide at their next meeting whether or not to award a contract to replace 10 turbines at Priest Rapids Dam.
Sandra May "Sandy" Van Loenen
Sandra May "Sandy" Van Loenen, 67, of Moses Lake, Wash. died in her home Wednesday, May 28, 2014. Sandy was born July 23, 1946 in Decatur, Ill. to John RIchard Lake and Lily Lovell Conrad.
Daniel Miller completes leadership program
OTHELLO - Daniel Miller, of Othello, has completed the AgForestry Leadership Program and was honored at a graduation ceremony held in Olympia on May 2.
When bitter is better: How craft beers are keeping the Yakima Valley hopping
Tradition holds that the hop-heavy been called the India Pale Ale was developed by the British East India Trading Company in the 19th century, and that the strong hop concentration acted as a preservative. Serious beer historians (yes, there are such people) will tell you that that's hooey. But the fact remains that the India Pale Ale is one of the most popular craft beers in America these days. So much so, in fact, that the nation's hop growers are scrambling to produce enough of the bitter little flowers.
Vern Gray
Vern Gray, 69, of Moses Lake, Wa, succumbed to cancer at his home, surrounded by his loving family on May 28, 2014.
Body recovered in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE - The body of a 25-year-old Quincy man was recovered from Moses Lake Saturday about a week after reportedly running from police during an arrest and jumping into the lake.
Moses Lake wants you in history book
MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake Public Library is celebrating 50 years of existence this year and next. It was completed in 1964 and dedicated in 1965.
Monday, June 2
2014 MRSC ROSTERS
SMALL PUBLIC WORKS ROSTERS and CONSULTING SERVICES ROSTERS
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE
Abbreviated Legal: Lot 5, Blk 7, Reaugh Add., Grant Co., WA
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
RESERVOIR #7 RAISING PROJECT REBID - 2014
Ag markets ended Monday on a decidedly mixed note
Corn futures seemed to post a technical bounce Monday. The ag markets started this week rather poorly as forecasts for favorable spring weather continued weighing on prices. The weekly Export Inspections report didn’t seem very supportive, but nearby corn futures bounced from early lows. Beans led the rebound, but it apparently had a technical component as well. July corn settled 0.25 cent lower at $4.655/bushel Monday, while December bounced 1.0 cent to $4.585.
Zemke hopes to represent younger generation on Grant County PUD
EPHRATA - Moses Lake businessman Noah Zemke, 32, said that he wants to represent a younger generation on the Grant County PUD Board of Commissioners as he announced his bid for the at-large seat held by Bob Bernd.
Warden's Whitney inks with CBC Hawks
WARDEN - Warden soccer standout BryLee Whitney will continue her soccer career in the Tri-Cities.
Mattawa's Hund Memorial Park ready with new tables, barbecues
MATTAWA - Comm"Unity" Days participants this August may find Hund Memorial Park more to their liking than in the past. There will be more seating.
Four beards to win $50 each
at Royal Summerfest
ROYAL CITY - If you could use an extra 50 bucks, you may want to consider growing a beard for SummerFest.
Tony Villafaña makes strides as first-generation college student
MOSES LAKE - Tony Villafaña is the first person from his family to attend college, and he is dealing with the pressure.
Sunday, June 1
Quincy teen makes it through adversity
Quincy senior says challenge made him a better person
QUINCY - There's no question it was tough, and it left Pedro Reyes in a tough position.
Knights successful in 1st year of powerlifting
ROYAL CITY - Powerlifting instructor Paula Olsufka put together a powerlifting team at Royal High for the first time this winter and spring, and three of his boys medaled at the state championships on May 3.
Repair work started at Wanapum Dam
Repair plans include reinforcing all spillway pillars
EPHRATA - Repair work began earlier this month on a damaged spillway pillar at Wanapum Dam, and has started on the rest of the dam.
Grant County included in manufacturing designation
MOSES LAKE - Projects that help grow the state's aerospace industry will now be given funding preference thanks to a recent designation by the U.S. Department of Commerce.
Prosecutor cites state Stand Your Ground law in justified shooting
EPHRATA - Grant County Prosecutor Angus Lee said Thursday he agrees with the sheriff's office that a March shooting was justified according to the state's Stand Your Ground and no charges should be filed against the gunman.
Board of Equalization scheduled
for July 15
EPHRATA - The Grant County Board of Equalization will be conducted on July 15 at the Grant County Courthouse in Ephrata.
