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Ephrata Pita Pit owner is 'Rookie of the Year'

EPHRATA - Pam Leseman said she feels like a celebrity. The long-time Ephrata resident recently won the Rookie of the Year Award for her new Pita Pit franchise store. She said she fielded telephone calls on Monday morning from media outlets across the country.

Fastpitch girls seek support

Selling oranges and grapefruit

ROYAL CITY - The Royal Knights fastpitch program has been progressing the last two years and is committed to taking its game to the next level.

Royal teens injured in crash

WENATCHEE - Teenagers from Quincy and Royal were among six people injured 11 miles east of here on Highway 28 on Friday, Nov. 21, when their car crossed the center line and crashed with an on-coming car.

Fresh News from MarDon

Happy Thanksgiving to all.

Expert Pilots share knowledge with junior high students

DESERT AIRE - Former U-2 spy plane pilot and Desert Aire Airport District commissioner Ken Broda recalls his days training new pilots for the U.S. Air Force as one the favorite periods of his life.

A hunter gets a surprising visit at her tree stand

Tayler Schafer is a busy woman. She is the mother of 2-year-old twin boys, plus she will be finishing her double major in Elementary Education and Early Childhood Education.

Donors made Samaritan drive a success

At this time of year, many of us pause from our busy lives to reflect and give thanks for the bounties we enjoy. These bounties may include our health and family in addition to not having to worry about paying for food. Unfortunately, this is not the case for many families in our community.

Royal man shot

ROYAL CITY - With the chief and both line officers on the case, Royal City Police have not been able to identify a suspect, or even a person of interest in a Tuesday, Nov. 18, morning shooting in the Royal Coachman trailer park.

Postmark key to counted absentee ballot

OK, this is the third week we have discussed this matter: The United States Postal Service does not guarantee every piece of mail dropped into a mail drop box will be postmarked.

Forethought lacking in Moses Lake's excise tax decision

To help the city get through lean times and its budget season, the Moses Lake City Council recently approved an additional real estate excise tax of one quarter of 1 percent. That is in addition to the current excise tax of 1.53 percent (a combination of the city and state tax).

Allene Luella Hartman

Allene Luella Hartman was born to parents George and Mary Hartman at Otis, Kan., on Nov. 6, 1924. She grew up on the family farm and attended public school in town.

A hunter gets a surprising visit at her tree stand

Tayler Schafer is a busy woman. She is the mother of 2-year-old twin boys, plus she will be finishing her double major in Elementary Education and Early Childhood Education.

Tanner J. Gonsalez

Tanner J. Gonsalez, 19, a resident of Moses Lake passed away Monday morning, Nov. 24, 2014 as a result of an automobile accident. Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m., Friday, Nov. 28th at Kayser's Chapel. Holy Rosary will be prayed at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 1, 2014 at Queen of All Saints Catholic Church in Warden with Mass of Christian Burial following at 10:30 a.m. Interment will be in Sunset Memorial Gardens.

LEGAL NOTICE

The Grant County Board of Health will hold a public hearing in the Public Works meeting room at 124 Enterprise St. SE in Ephrata on Wednesday, December 10, 2014 at 7:00 p.m.

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the 2015 Assessment Roll for the Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District (MLIRD) is now on file and open to inspection at the office of MLIRD at 932 E. Wheeler Road, Moses Lake, Washington.

“NOTICE OF ROAD CONSTRUCTION”

RD. O N.E.

Superior Court of Washington

In re Marriage of: LEONARDO RAMIREZ, Petitioner, And LETICIA JIMENEZ, Respondent.

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

To: Estate of Audrey F. Schutte; UNKNOWN HEIRS, SPOUSE, LEGATEES AND DEVISEES OF THE ESTATE OF AUDREY F. SCHUTTE; DOES 1-10 inclusive; UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS of the subject real property; PARTIES IN POSSESSION of the subject real property; PARTIES CLAIMING A RIGHT TO POSSESSION of the subject property; and also, all other unknown persons or parties claiming any right, title, estate, lien, or interest in the real estate described in the Complaint herein

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a petition dated Oct. 23, 2014, was filed with the Board of Directors of the East Columbia Basin Irrigation District by Higley Farms, the holders of title to all the land hereinafter described, praying that the following described land be included within the District:

SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

In The Matter Of The Estate: LORETTA HITCHCOCK, Deceased

Legal Notice

Northland Communications will increase the rate of its basic level of cable service effective 1/1/15. Certain channels may be moved, added, or dropped on or after 1/1/15.

Notice of Road Closure

Leisle Road, at the crossing over the East Low Canal, will be closed for bridge reconstruction from December 2, 2014 through April, 2015.

Notice of Application & Proposed DNS

PROJECT: MACC is proposing to construct a 160’ tall self supporting lattice tower to be used for emergency service communications.

NOTICE OF MEETING OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE EAST COLUMBIA BASIN IRRIGATION DISTRICT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Directors of the East Columbia Basin Irrigation District will meet on the eighth (8th) day of December, 2014 at the office of the District at 55 North 8th Avenue, Othello, Washington, at 10:00 a.m. acting as a Board of Equalization to equalize the assessment roll for 2015.

OTHELLO AIRPORT

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a petition dated Sept. 24, 2014, was filed with the Board of Directors of the East Columbia Basin Irrigation District by Hampton Ranch, LLC, the holders of title to all the land hereinafter described, praying that the following described land be included within the District:

NOTICE OF TRUSTEES SALE

LOT 14, HALL-WEBER ADDITION TO MOSES LAKE, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 6 OF PLATS, PAGE 15, RECORDS OF GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON. SITUATE IN THE COUNTY OF GRANT, STATE OF WASHINGTON. Tax Parcel No: 100-014-000, commonly known as 725 SOUTH CATALPA STREET, MOSES LAKE, WA.

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a petition dated Sept. 24, 2014, was filed with the Board of Directors of the East Columbia Basin Irrigation District by Round Lake Farms, LLC, the holders of title to all the land hereinafter described, praying that the following described land be included within the District:

NOTICE TO APPLE GROWERS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to the direction of the Washington State Director of Agriculture, a special meeting of apple growers will be held on Monday, December 1, 2014, at 1:10 p.m. at the Three Rivers Convention Center, Kennewick, Washington, in conjunction with the Washington State Horticultural Association Convention, for the purpose of making nominations orally for three grower members of the Washington Apple Commission for a three-year term, commencing March 1, 2015.

Strong harvest, low prices create storage problems for farmers

(MCT) - This has been a challenging fall for farmers.

Cozy Comforts Christmas Bazaar set for December 6

DESERT AIRE - Before spending all of your Christmas money on so-called Black Friday, the ladies of Cozy Comforts of South Grant County ask you to save the date for Colorful Saturday.

Moses Lake rallies to remain unbeaten

MOSES LAKE - Leading by 157 pins, Moses Lake head girls bowling coach Billy Brice should've been relaxed heading into the final Baker game against Eisenhower.

Drugs, alcohol topics of talk next week

MOSES LAKE - Idaho law enforcement officer Jermaine Galloway will offer a community presentation of current alcohol and drug trends on Thursday, Dec. 4, from 7:30-9 p.m. at the Moses Lake Civic Auditorium, 401 South Balsam Street.

Fishin' Magician: Dave Graybill

The rain is pouring down in Leavenworth, so I called my fishing buddy Rollie Schmitten and we headed north to do some steelhead fishing on the Columbia River.

Fishin' Magician: Dave Graybill

The rain is pouring down in Leavenworth, so I called my fishing buddy Rollie Schmitten and we headed north to do some steelhead fishing on the Columbia River.

Outdoors: More firearm terms to ponder

The firearm related terms in last week's column were well received, so we will continue with more this week.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE

LOT 20, BLOCK 1, HOLT'S ADDITION TO PASCO, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME "B" OF PLATS, PAGE 72, RECORDS OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, WASHINGTON. A.P.N. #: 113-391-143 More commonly known as: 1731 NORTH 6TH AVENUE, PASCO, WA 99301

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

In the Matter of the Estate: JAMES ALAN COREY, Deceased.

NOTICE OF MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Secretary of the South Columbia Basin Irrigation District has completed the Assessment Roll of the South Columbia Basin Irrigation District and has delivered the same to the Board of Directors of said District.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE

LOTS 1 AND 2, KEYSTONE ADDITION, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME B OF PLATS, PAGE 27, RECORDS OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, WASHINGTON. More commonly known as: 1001 WEST YAKIMA STREET, PASCO, WA 99301

Arnold "Arnie" E. Simpson

Arnold "Arnie" E. Simpson 79, born April 5, 1935 in Rupert, Iaho, son of Robert and Adeline Simpson, went to be with the Lord on Saturday Nov. 22, 2014 after a long battle with Dementia/Alzheimer's and heart disease.

Budget hearing for Royal City

ROYAL CITY - The preliminary annual budget for the City of Royal City for 2015 has been presented, and the city council has set a public hearing for Tuesday, Dec. 2.

Carmen Diaz Cardenas

Carmen Diaz Cardenas (89 years old) passed away peacefully in her sleep on Nov. 3, 2014 at her home in Moses Lake. She was born in Jerome, Ariz., and lived in Worland, Wyo., and Denver, Colo., in her youth. Her family moved to Washington in about 1942. She lived in Wapato and Royal City, Washington, and finally in Moses Lake, Washington, since 1971.

“NOTICE OF ROAD CONSTRUCTION”

RD. O N.E.

STATE OF WASHINGTON

NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO APPROPRIATE PUBLIC WATERS

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

CONTRACT DOCUMENTS 170-3954

BEFORE THE HONORABLE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Mike Brown, has filed with the Board of County Commissioners of Grant County, Washington, an application for a franchise for a period of fifty (50) years to construct, operate and maintain an irrigation pipeline across certain County roads in Grant County, Washington lying within the following described portion of the County, to-wit:

Notice of Application & Proposed DNS

Notice is hereby given that a SEPA Checklist received by Grant County on November 21, 2014 from AeroTEC LLC (Designated Contact: Lee Human, 5303 1st Avenue South Suite 200, Seattle, WA 98108) was found to be technically complete on November 21, 2014.

Legal Notice

Northland Communications will increase the rate of its basic level of cable service effective 1/1/15. Certain channels may be moved, added, or dropped on or after 1/1/15.

Ag markets mixed Wednesday morning

Corn futures continued to creep up with a few cents higher or so Wednesday morning. Slow farmer selling was resulting in firmer basis as the cold weather spurs domestic feed demand. At the same time demand from ethanol plants is rising as well. But export demand is still sluggish. News out of China said the country is planning to build more containers to reduce storage pressure due to increasing stockpiles of grains. December corn futures advanced 2.75 cent to close at $3.77/bushel Wednesday, while May was up 2.75 cents to $3.985.

Knights close another successful football season

MOSES LAKE - The Royal Knights season came to an end two weeks earlier than hoped after a 28-10 quarterfinal loss to the Colville Indians in the class 1A prep football playoffs last Saturday.

Mattawa's budget at $5.9 million

Hearing scheduled for December 4

MATTAWA - The Mattawa City Council expects to pass an operating budget of $5,920,873 for 2015 at its next meeting on Dec. 4.

ML man allegedly leaves shoes at house he burglarized

MOSES LAKE - A Moses Lake man was arrested on Friday after he reportedly left his shoes at a house he burglarized. The shoes later connected him to the scene of the crime.

Keith Irwin Partridge

Keith Irwin Partridge, 87, passed away on Nov 16, 2014, at his home in Moses Lake, Washington.

Hector R. Gonzalez

Hector R. Gonzalez, "El Toro" our beloved husband, father and papa passed away peacefully surrounded by family, on Nov. 22, 2014, at Providence Sacred Heart Hospital in Spokane. He was born in Nueva Rosita, Coahuila, Mexico on Sept. 23, 1935 to Maria Isabel Gonzalez Ramirez and Ventura Gonzalez. He emigrated to the United States at the age of 17. He worked as an agricultural laborer and foreman throughout the Columbia Basin and in various construction jobs like MLHS, Grant County Jail, I-90 corridor, Hanford and in the Spokane and Seattle area. He met his beautiful wife, Rosa Gonzalez Medrano in 1960 and they were married at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church on June 14, 1963. Together they raised three children.

Wanapum Reservoir level to begin rising

WANAPUM - After nearly 10 months of working around the clock to repair and strengthen Wanapum Dam's spillway, Grant PUD will be able to raise the reservoir behind the dam as early as this week.

Manta Rays make a big splash at home meet

MOSES LAKE - Manta Ray Aquatics Swim Team hosted their first home swim meet of the season in the newly remodeled pool facility at Moses Lake High School over the weekend.

Warden Cougars like state title chances at B classification

WARDEN - Warden head wrestling coach Brent Cox didn't mince words about the expectation for his team this season.

Roots and buds: WSHA looks to the past... and the future

In Washington, fruit is, as they say, a growing business. Besides the apples that are almost synonymous with our state, we grow pears, cherries, peaches... basically anything that hangs on a tree and tastes yummy.

Schedule of events for WSHA Trade Show

Grain, soy complex markets ended the day higher

Corn futures turned decisively firm Tuesday. Prices jumped nearly two percent at close, approaching session highs. Technical buying certainly sent prices higher. Strong cash bids triggered additional buying interests in the futures market. However, sluggish export demand continued to add pressure to the market, thus curbing the gains. Stabilizing factors are harvest nearing completion at 94% in yesterday’s crop progress report from NASS, up from 89% the week before. December corn futures advanced 6.75 cent to close at $3.7425/bushel Tuesday, while May was up 6.50 cents to $3.9575.

NOTICE OF STATE'S INTENT TO NEGOTIATE LEASES

Department of Natural Resources will begin negotiation of the expiring lease with the existing lessee on the following parcel.

Notice of Application

PROJECT: A Short Plat of approximately 34.84 acres in order to create four (4) lots from one existing parcel in the Rural Residential 1 zoning district of Grant County.

NOTICE OF STATE'S INTENT TO NEGOTIATE LEASES

Department of Natural Resources will begin negotiation of the expiring lease with the existing lessee on the following parcel. All leases are subject to third party bids by interested parties. Lease terms and bidding information is available by calling the Southeast Region at 1-800-527-3305 or by visiting the Region Office at 713 Bowers Road, Ellensburg, Washington 98926. This lease expires April 30, 2015.

Police arrest Ephrata man as suspect in Lucille Moore death

EPHRATA — The Ephrata Police Department arrested an Ephrata man as a suspect in an Ephrata woman’s death. Chad Gerrit Bennett, 25, of Ephrata, was arrested in connection to the Sept. 8 homicide of Lucille Moore, 82, of Ephrata.

Ag markets turned higher at midsession Tuesday

Corn futures moved higher on Tuesday morning. Technical buying pushed prices moderately higher. However, sagging export demand tied to the strong U.S. dollar continued to add pressure to the market, thus curbing the gains. Stabilizing factors are harvest nearing completion at 94% in yesterday’s crop progress report from NASS, up from 89% the week before. That means declining hedge pressure as a negative influence on prices, particularly with farmer sales slowing to a trickle. December corn futures advanced 5.25 cent to close at $3.7275/bushel Tuesday, while May was up 5.0 cents to $3.9425.

Martha "Petie" Daniell

On Nov. 6, 2014, a soul winged its way to heaven. Martha "Petie" Daniell passed away with her family by her side. Petie was born June 13, 1937 in Seimsfoss, Norway and came to the United States in 1958 to the Seattle area. A few years later she met her husband Bob Daniell. They were married in 1970 and enjoyed 43 years of a very happy marriage. She is preceded in death by her parents Gjert & Jonetta Guddall, her brothers Harold & Hans Guddall of Norway and Gunner Guddall of Seattle area.

Columbia Basin Health Association employees to provide Thanksgiving Meals

MATTAWA - Columbia Basin Health Association (CBHA) employees have been gearing up to provide 175 Thanksgiving food baskets this year, and they are handing them out today.

First Royal Alumni Wrestling Match scheduled

ROYAL CITY - Coach Randy Miller and the Royal High School Wrestling team have scheduled an Alumni Wrestling Match on Dec. 29 at 6 p.m.

Serve Moses Lake concert brings community together

MOSES LAKE - Community members from different churches, and different walks of life, came together Saturday for Serve Moses Lake's annual benefit concert at Wallenstein Theater.

Wilson, Seattle D lead Seahawks past Arizona 19-3

SEATTLE (AP) - After 10 games, the defending champions needed to ask the difficult questions of each other. Most of all, whether the Seattle Seahawks were willing to put aside egos and get back in the NFC West race.

Quincy data center announces 4.5 megawatts of new capacity

SANTA CLARA, Calif. - Vantage Data Centers recently announced the addition of 4.5 megawatts of new capacity at its Quincy data center location.

Deacon R.D.

We would like to give a special thanks to all of you for your compassion through this difficult time. Words can't describe how grateful we are of your willingness to see us through our sorrow and grief. For now we will just say a huge "Thank You" and offer a sincere prayer that God will always bless you and keep you in His care.

Ag markets ended the day mostly lower

Led by the front-month contract, corn futures were pressured by profit selling actions Monday. Fundamentally, record production and flat export demand weighed on the corn market. Weekly corn export inspections were lower than trade expectations. USDA is expected to show US harvest progress at 94% complete in its last Crop Progress report. Weakening economic indicators for Japan, Europe and China added additional pressure. December corn futures lost 5.25 cent to close at $3.675/bushel Monday, while May was down 5.00 cents to $3.8925.

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

The State of Washington to the said Dale Kneff:

NOTICE OF TRUSTEES SALE

Abbreviated Legal: Lot 73, Knolls Vista 13th, Grant Co., WA

NOTICE OF TRUSTEES SALE

Abbreviated Legal: LOT 11, BLK 3, CROSSROADS PH 3, GRANT CO.,WA

LEGAL NOTICE

The Port of Ephrata is transitioning to the Municipal Research & Services Center (MRSC) for management of the Port’s Small Works Roster.

BEFORE THE HONORABLE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

In the matter of the Application of Joyce Adams for a franchise to construct, operate and maintain a pump station and pipeline on certain County Road Rights-of- Way within the County of Grant, State of Washington, for the purpose of pumping and carrying water.

Gavin Seim organizes rebellion

EPHRATA - Gavin Seim of Ephrata did not get very far with his constitutional activist campaign for Congress, but he hasn't given up his constitutional activism.

Outdoors: Firearm related terms educate readers

From time to time this column has featured simple facts about outdoor-related topics, such as facts about wildlife or names of wildlife young. Today we will tackle a few firearm-related facts, supplied by the National Rifle Association and the National Shooting Sports Foundation.

Grant County unemployment 5.6 percent in September

OLYMPIA - Statistics released by the Washington Employment Security Department show Grant County's unemployment rate was below the state unemployment rate at the end of September.

Wanapum Reservoir raising could happen as soon as this weekend

QUINCY - Grant County PUD General Manager Tony Webb told Quincy City Council members the utility will begin raising water levels at Wanapum Reservoir as soon as this weekend.

STEM Classes & Robotics Club

MATTAWA - The Wahluke School District Technology Student Association (TSA) continues to grow, as the district continues to expand its science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) curriculum to lower and lower grades.

Dam repairs continue at Wanapum

WANAPUM DAM - Grant County PUD officials should start raising the water behind Wanapum Dam sometime before the end of 2014. Construction work to repair a cracked spillway pillar and stabilize the rest of the dam is expected to last through March or April 2015.

Hunting and fishing: Goose, duck hunting good

Reports reaching this desk put the goose and duck hunting as good, maybe great. Goose hunters are shooting mostly limits. Some duck hunters are also, but others are waiting for the northerns to arrive, as they put it.

Hunting and fishing: Goose, duck hunting good

Reports reaching this desk put the goose and duck hunting as good, maybe great. Goose hunters are shooting mostly limits. Some duck hunters are also, but others are waiting for the northerns to arrive, as they put it.

Fresh News from MarDon

The flights of Northern Waterfowl are coming to the Columbia Basin Daily.

Make sure your mail-in ballots are postmarked

Remember, the United States Postal Service does not guarantee every piece of mail dropped into a mail drop box will be postmarked. As I understand the situation, the machine, whatever the machine is, doesn't postmark every envelope for whatever reason. Remember when an election is held and the Revised Code of Washington, or RCW, states the absentee ballot must be postmarked by a certain date, and it is not postmarked, those ballots not receiving a postmark have the possibility of being disqualified.

Fresh News from MarDon

The flights of Northern Waterfowl are coming to the Columbia Basin Daily.

Royal Council approves "Forgiveness Ordinance" for water leaks

ROYAL CITY - At its meeting of Oct. 21, the Royal City Council enacted an ordinance that forgives the customer when his or her water bill goes exceedingly high because of a residence system leak.

Mariano G. Martinez

Mariano G. Martinez, age 83, of Warden, passed away Nov. 18th 2014, at Central Washington Hospital in Wenatchee. He was born in Repueblo De Oriente, Los Ramones, Neuvo Leon, Mexico on Jan.19th 1931 to parents, Rafael and Emilia Martinez. Mariano grew up with his 8 siblings in Mexico. He was married to Marcelina Garza on March 27, 1954 in San Benito, Neuvo Leon, Mexico. Together they came into the United States in 1955 where they raised their 6 children. Mariano worked as an agricultural laborer for Manuel Laranjo and George Margosian Farms before retiring to Warden in 1991. Mariano was an avid fisherman and poet. He also enjoyed gardening and singing. He will be dearly missed.

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 December 9, 2014 for Supplying 230kV 3,000 Amp Disconnect Switches as more fully described in Contract Documents 170-3919.

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

To: Estate of Audrey F. Schutte; UNKNOWN HEIRS, SPOUSE, LEGATEES AND DEVISEES OF THE ESTATE OF AUDREY F. SCHUTTE; DOES 1-10 inclusive; UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS of the subject real property; PARTIES IN POSSESSION of the subject real property; PARTIES CLAIMING A RIGHT TO POSSESSION of the subject property; and also, all other unknown persons or parties claiming any right, title, estate, lien, or interest in the real estate described in the Complaint herein

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a petition dated Sept. 24, 2014, was filed with the Board of Directors of the East Columbia Basin Irrigation District by Round Lake Farms, LLC, the holders of title to all the land hereinafter described, praying that the following described land be included within the District:

NOTICE OF MEETING OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE EAST COLUMBIA BASIN IRRIGATION DISTRICT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Directors of the East Columbia Basin Irrigation District will meet on the eighth (8th) day of December, 2014 at the office of the District at 55 North 8th Avenue, Othello, Washington, at 10:00 a.m. acting as a Board of Equalization to equalize the assessment roll for 2015.

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a petition dated Oct. 23, 2014, was filed with the Board of Directors of the East Columbia Basin Irrigation District by Higley Farms, the holders of title to all the land hereinafter described, praying that the following described land be included within the District:

SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

In The Matter Of The Estate: LORETTA HITCHCOCK, Deceased

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a petition dated Sept. 24, 2014, was filed with the Board of Directors of the East Columbia Basin Irrigation District by Hampton Ranch, LLC, the holders of title to all the land hereinafter described, praying that the following described land be included within the District:

City of Moses Lake

Notice of Application and Public Hearing

Chinese news is affecting the crop markets early Friday morning

China’s interest rate cut is weighing on crop futures. Thursday’s export news was quite supportive of the corn and soy markets and powered sizeable gains. However, the crop markets are suffering a relapse in the wake of early-morning news that China’s central bank is cutting interest rates. That implicitly lowered the value of its currency and boosted the U.S. dollar, and reduced the potential for export sales to that county in the short to intermediate term. December corn futures slipped 2.0 cents to $3.7125/bushel Thursday night, while May lost 2.25 to $3.9275.

Illegal food vendors in orchards

EPHRATA - Health District Administrator Jefferson Ketchel reported to the Grant County Board of Health, at its October meeting, that were several illegal mobile food vendors operating in Mattawa area orchards this season.

Gavin Seim organizes anti I-594 rebellion

EPHRATA – Gavin Seim of Ephrata did not get very far with his constitutional activist campaign for Congress, but he hasn't given up his constitutional activism.

MLPD release person of interest's photo in Pichardo death

MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake Police Department released a photo of a person of interest in the Jose Pichardo homicide Wednesday.

First Choice Services offers residents Thanksgiving dinner

MOSES LAKE - For a number of Basin residents Thanksgiving came a week early, as First Choice Services held a free Thanksgiving dinner at the Moses Lake Elks Lodge on Wednesday.

Fishin' Magician: Dave Graybill

I had heard the fishing was good at Rufus Woods so Eric Granstrom and I made a run up there on Wednesday to see for ourselves.

Moses Lake Shockers take first, second at tournaments

The Moses Lake Shockers, a fourth grade AAU basketball team, recently competed in two tournaments over the second week of November.

Wanapum Reservoir raising could happen as soon as this weekend

QUINCY - Grant County PUD General Manager Tony Webb told Quincy City Council members the utility will begin raising water levels at Wanapum Reservoir as soon as this weekend.

Outdoors: Firearm related terms educate readers

From time to time this column has featured simple facts about outdoor-related topics, such as facts about wildlife or names of wildlife young. Today we will tackle a few firearm-related facts, supplied by the National Rifle Association and the National Shooting Sports Foundation.

Fishin' Magician: Dave Graybill

I had heard the fishing was good at Rufus Woods so Eric Granstrom and I made a run up there on Wednesday to see for ourselves.

Grain and soy futures diverged from the other ag markets Thursday

Export news boosted corn and beans Thursday. The corn market built upon modest overnight gains this morning after the weekly USDA Export Sales report stated the corn total well above expectations. That news was followed by a daily system report of a 101,600 sale to an unknown destination. December corn futures rallied 10.0 cents to $3.7325/bushel at Thursday’s CBOT close, while May rose 10.0 to $3.95.

Franklin County

Franklin County is requesting Statements of Qualifications from firms interested in providing on-call materials sampling and testing services.

City of Connell, Washington

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Connell will conduct the following CLOSED RECORD HEARING on Monday, December 1, 2014 at 6:00 p.m., or shortly thereafter, in the Connell City Hall, for the purpose of considering recommendations from the Planning Commission regarding a text amendment to CMC Section 17.22.040.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE

Legal Description: Portion of SE 1/4 of S28, T9N, R30E, WM, and Lots 1, 5, 55, Plat of Sunrise Estates Phase 1

STATE OF WASHINGTON

That Steve West of Pasco, WA on June 11, 2014 requested amendment to Application No. G4-31870(A) to appropriate public ground waters, subject to existing rights, at the rate of 1,500 gallons per minute and a maximum annual quantity of 500 acre-feet each year, for industrial food processing purposes.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE

Legal Description: Lots 1 to 28, Block 6, and Lots 1 to 28, Avery’s Addition

Franklin County

Request for Qualifications

Superior Court of Washington

In re Marriage of: LEONARDO RAMIREZ, Petitioner, And LETICIA JIMENEZ, Respondent.

City of Connell, Washington

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Connell will conduct a PUBLIC HEARING on Monday , December 1st, 2014 at 6:00 pm, or shortly thereafter, in the Connell City Hall located at 104 E. Adams Street, Connell, Washington for the purpose of fixing the 2015 Final Budget.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE

LOT 28, BLOCK 1, TOWN AND COUNTRY VILLAGE PHASE 3, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME D OF PLATS, PAGE 192, RECORDS OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, WASHINGTON. Tax Parcel No: 113-825-282, commonly known as 2311 E. ALVINA ST., PASCO, WA.

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the 2015 Assessment Roll for the Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District (MLIRD) is now on file and open to inspection at the office of MLIRD at 932 E. Wheeler Road, Moses Lake, Washington.

CITY OF KAHLOTUS

The City Council will conduct Public Hearing November 25th 2014 at 5:00 p.m. at Kahlotus City Hall, 130 Weston Street, Kahlotus, WA 99335 for the purpose of the following:

NOTICE OF HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Franklin County Commissioners will meet in the meeting room of the County Commissioners, Franklin County Courthouse 1016 N. Fourth Ave., Pasco, Washington on Wednesday, December 3, 2014, at 9:00 am, for the purpose of fixing the final 2015 Franklin County Budget. At this time, any taxpayer may appear and be heard for or against any part of said budget.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE

LOT 2, EXCEPT THE WESTERLY 4 FEET, VIEW TERRACE ADDITION, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME "C" OF PLATS, PAGE 88, RECORDS OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, WASHINGTON. More commonly known as: 707 W JAN STREET, PASCO, WA 99301-3623

STATE OF WASHINGTON

NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO APPROPRIATE PUBLIC WATERS

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE

Abbreviated Legal: Lot 15, Highland Meadows Phase 3

SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Estate of No. CLARENCE HOWARD BLOOMSTER, Deceased.

Inside Sales Position

SALES

Export news boosted the crop markets Thursday morning

Export news boosted corn and beans Thursday morning. The corn market built upon modest overnight gains this morning after the weekly USDA Export Sales report stated the corn total well above expectations. That news was followed by a daily system report of a 101,600 sale to an unknown destination. December corn futures rallied 6.75 cents to $3.70/bushel around midsession Thursday, while May rose 6.5 to $3.915.

Northwest Farm Credit Services 3-quarter Earnings $173.5 million

SPOKANE – Northwest Farm Credit Services announced earnings for the nine months ended September 30 of $173.5 million.

Herbert I. Pederson

Herbert I. Pederson, 80, passed away on Nov. 15, 2014 at Summerwood Special Care Center in Moses Lake. Herb was born on Nov. 19th, 1933 in Halliday, N.D. to Gertrude and Alfred Pederson. In 1946, he and his family moved to Idaho where they purchased 40 acres and a log house on Gold Hill 2 miles from Kendrick, Idaho. After Herb graduated from Kendrick High School in 1951, he enlisted and served in the Marine Corps from 1952 to 1955. After returning home from Korea, he worked at a variety of construction and logging jobs. In March 1960, he married his wife of 54 years, Erin, and began his career with Grant County PUD. After 27 years of employment with the PUD doing a variety of electrical and management jobs, he retired in November 1987. Herb enjoyed his retirement years traveling, golfing, fishing, hunting and just taking it easy.

Surveillance Cameras coming to Schawana and Beverly area

SCHAWANA - The Beverly-Schawana area will have a permanent set of eyes looking for and recording criminal activity.

Tom Dent grateful for voters confidence

Free elections are truly the landmark of America. Our Constitution has given us rights not enjoyed by most of the world's population. We must not let this freedom slip away.

Esther Rosena Adolf

April 5th, 1928 - November 5th, 2014

Esther Rosena Adolf, 86, formerly of the Royal Slope, passed away Wednesday, November 5, 2014 at Snohomish, Washington.

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

The City Council of the City of Royal City has set a Public Hearing on December 2, 2014, at 7:00 pm, at City Hall, 445 Camelia St, NE, Royal City, to receive comments concerning the proposed 2015 Final Annual Budget for the City of Royal City. The public is invited and encouraged to attend.

Moses Lake hosts state FFA contests

Competitors judge potatoes, tackle tractor driving course

MOSES LAKE - Future Farmers of America participants from 17 schools navigated a tricky course on a tractor or tested their expertise in potatoes at state FFA contests held Friday at the Grant County Fairgrounds in Moses Lake.

Grant, Adams counties included in burn ban

OLYMPIA - The Washington State Department of Ecology is issuing a temporary Stage 1 burn ban for several Eastern Washington counties.

Quincy gunman stabbed during robbery

EPHRATA - A Quincy man who was arrested and charged with robbing a man at gunpoint received at least two stab wounds when the victim fought back.

Mattawa approves utility tax increase

MATTAWA - Houses in Mattawa will see their utility bills increase an average of $3.57 per month after the city council passed ordinance No. 14-557 at its meeting of Nov. 6.

Bill Millard receives peace medal from South Korea

DESERT AIRE - William "Bill" R. Millard of Desert Aire was honored by the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea at a dinner ceremony at the Spokane Hilton on Thursday, Nov. 6, for his service during the Korean War.

Columbia Basin Health Association highlights Diabetes Awareness

OTHELLO - During November, National Diabetes Awareness Month, ask yourself if you're at risk for diabetes and then take steps to prevent it.

Moses Lake man chosen for board

MONTREAL - Jim Perdue, vice president and manager of sales for Sonico Inc. in Moses Lake, has been elected president of the Aeronautical Repair Station Association's (ARSA) Board of Directors at the group's annual meeting in Montreal.

Royal Fastpitch sells fruit

ROYAL CITY - Royal Fastpitch (Next Level Fastpitch Club) is selling 20-pound Orange and/or Grapefruit cases to raise money for clinics and equipment.

Royal places best ever at Cross County state

ROYAL CITY - Doing their best ever, Royal's boys took seventh place, and the girls placed ninth Saturday at the cross country meet in Pasco.

Attorney Garth Dano wins tight prosecutor race

EPHRATA - Barring some unforeseen bizarre circumstance, the Grant County elections are settled, and Garth Dano has defeated incumbent Angus Lee for prosecutor.

Kris Fisk finds her calling while caring for mother and her own complexion

ROYAL CITY - Nearing middle age, Kris Fisk has done so many jobs that she struggles to remember them all. Thanks to her willingness to be her mother's care-giver, she has finally found a career.

Victory for the Knights over Granger

ROYAL CITY - After spotting the visiting Granger Spartans an early 6-0 lead, the Royal Knights maintained their composure and reeled off 35 straight points to secure a 35-14 win on Friday night.

Royal students honor veterans

ROYAL CITY - Royal High School and Royal Middle School students honored military veterans with an assembly last Friday, just ahead of Veterans Day today, which is a day off from school.

Mattawa Police awarded DUI funding

MATTAWA - Thanks to a $1,675 grant from the Washington Traffic Safety Commission, the Mattawa Police Department will be able to increase DUI emphasis patrols during the upcoming holiday season.

Crash near Royal hurts 7

ROYAL CITY - An evening 2-car crash five miles west of Royal City on Nov. 9 sent all seven persons involved to area hospitals.

Strive to live worthy of the sacrifice our Veterans have made

GUEST EDITORIAL

Casey Cooper grateful People did want a change

I want to thank all those who supported me and those who helped me with the actual labor of canvassing and sign placement, especially my family.

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the City Council of the City of Royal City in the Council Chambers on November 18, 2014 at 7:00 pm at City Hall, 445 Camelia Street, NE, Royal City, WA, 99357.

LEGAL NOTICE

GRANT COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT NO. 10

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

A Public Hearing on the 2015 Calendar year Budget of Grant County Hospital District #7 will be held on Monday, November 17, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. at the Royal High School library in Royal City, WA. To obtain a copy of the proposed budget call Board Secretary Bob Schrom at 509-346-9464. By order of Board of Commissioners, Grant County Hospital District #7.

ORDINANCE 14-07

The City Council of the City of Royal City has adopted Ordinance 14-07 amending ordinance 11-05 which vacated dedicated city street right of way between 813 NE Poarch Avenue, lot 1 of Rock Creek short plat, 737 NE Poarch Avenue and 736 NE Hargraves Avenue in the City of Royal City, to eliminate the conditions of such vacation. This ordinance was passed on the 4th day of November, 2014, and shall be in full force and effect five days after the publication of this summary as provided by law. Any person may obtain the full text of this ordinance by mail without charge by request to City Hall, PO Box 1239, Royal City WA 99357 or in person at 445 Camelia Street NE, Royal City.

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

A Public Hearing on the 2015 Calendar year Budgets of Grant County Fire District #11 will be held on Tuesday, November 18, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. at Fire Station #1 in Royal Camp, WA. To obtain a copy of the proposed budgets call Board Secretary Bob Schrom at 509-346-9464. By order of Board of Commissioners, Grant County Fire District #11.

LEGAL NOTICE

The 2015 Preliminary Annual Budget for the City of Royal City has been prepared and placed on file with the City Finance Director. The budget is available for review during regular business hours 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday, at City Hall, 445 Camelia St, NE, Royal City.

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

The City Council of the City of Royal City has set a Public Hearing on December 2, 2014, at 7:00 pm, at City Hall, 445 Camelia St, NE, Royal City, to receive comments concerning the proposed 2015 Final Annual Budget for the City of Royal City. The public is invited and encouraged to attend.

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the City Council of the City of Royal City in the Council Chambers, 445 Camelia St, NE, Royal City, WA, on November 18, 2014, at 7 pm.

Woman falls asleep, crashes near George

GEORGE - A Spokane Valley woman fell asleep at the wheel causing an accident near George Thursday.

Research results for Compell

ROYAL CITY - Royal Organic Products (ROP), which will exhibit and present at the Nov. 12-13 Pacific Northwest Vegetable Association Conference & Trade Show in Kennewick, has received news that Compell, its pelletized compost, is doing better than expected.

Annual Historical meeting moved

EPHRATA - The annual Grant County Historical Society Board meeting, which would normally be held on a Tuesday, will celebrated tomorrow, Wednesday, Nov. 12.

Warriors hammer on Burbank

Post season fate decided last night

MATTAWA - Wahluke blasted Burbank, 56-6, at the Warrior homecoming last Friday to conclude the SCAC East campaign and make the postseason - sort of.

J.J. Jimenez sprints to first place finish

Boys take district title

ROYAL CITY - J.J. Jimenez shocked South Central A Conference cross country with the race of his life to win the individual title at the district meet last Thursday at Highland and lead Royal's boys to their sixth straight team crown.

USDA funds set aside for women, minorities

EPHRATA - The USDA Farm Service Agency has a portion of its farm loan program funds allocated specifically for women and minority producers.

Royal Knights ruin Cascade's senior night

PESHASTIN - The Royal High Knights transformed the Cascade Kodiaks' senior night into a "fright night" in a Halloween tilt between two league champions with an overwhelming 42-13 victory.

Wahluke tops Royal in volleyball

MATTAWA - The Wahluke and Royal volleyball teams had a tough season in 2014. So it may be fitting that they finished against each other last week.

Marijuana legalized but still could be troublesome

MATTAWA - If you are a marijuana user and think that the legalization of pot in Washington State has given you free reign, you may want to think again.

Royal Volleyball coach: "Spirit was never lost"

ROYAL CITY - Recapping a tough season, Royal High volleyball coach Paul Olsufka said his girls never lost their fighting spirit.

Food Bank bids managers farewell

ROYAL CITY - The Royal City Food Bank Board of Directors gathered at the food bank last week to say goodbye to retiring managers Norm and Marlene Stakkeland.

Irrigation project to expand, add 31 miles of canal

Columbia Basin Project expansion already has added 13 miles to East Low Canal

MOSES LAKE - New development in the Columbia Basin Project will allow farmers in the Odessa Subarea aquifer to start replacing ground water irrigation systems with surface water systems. The East Columbia Irrigation District board voted Monday to allocate project water for 17,639 acres that currently use ground water.

The legend of Four-Fish Crawler

Newhouse leading Didier in 4th District

SPOKANE - Republican Dan Newhouse was narrowly leading fellow GOP candidate Clint Didier in Washington's 4th Congressional District, a race which marked the first time in state history that two members of the same party appeared on the fall ballot for a U.S. House seat.

Dano increases lead

EPHRATA - Moses Lake attorney Garth Dano increased his lead over current Grant County Prosecutor Angus Lee.

Mattawa Area Food Bank needs freezers

MATTAWA - Mattawa Area Food Bank (MAFB) board members are putting out a new call for donated freezers, not refrigerators with freezers but freezers only.

2014 Election Results

Royal High School Chamber Choir Performs at WSU Choral Festival

ROYAL CITY - Members of the Royal High School (RHS) Chamber Choir made a special memory recently when they performed at the 21st Annual WSU Educational Choral Festival.

Royal Fastpitch workshop coming this Saturday

ROYAL CITY - Royal High School fastpitch coach Heather Verhey has announced a fastpitch workshop for girls in grades 4-12 this Saturday at the high school gym.

Dano holds narrow lead in prosecutor race

EPHRATA - Moses Lake attorney Garth Dano leads Grant County prosecutor Angus Lee by 715 votes with about 75 percent of nearly 20,000 votes tallied, according to county election officials.

2014 Election

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Tom Dent decisively leading in 13th District

MOSES LAKE - Former chair of the Grant County Republican Party Tom Dent was holding a decisive lead for a 13th District seat in the state House of Representatives, over fellow Republican Dani Bolyard.

Carter holds lead in county commission race

EPHRATA - Grant County District 3 Commissioner Cindy Carter has a comfortable lead in her re-election bid against Quincy chiropractor Randy Zolman.

Pheasant leading county treasurer race

GRANT COUNTY - Incumbent Darryl Pheasant is leading in his bid for another term in office, edging out Republican candidate Casey Cooper for the Grant County treasurer's seat.

Incumbent Bob Bernd leading challenger in PUD race

Bernd has about 70 percent of the vote in unofficial results

MOSES LAKE - Incumbent Bob Bernd is leading challenger Noah Zemke in the race for PUD commissioner in unofficial election results released Tuesday.

Schaapman leading in PUD commissioner race

QUINCY - Incumbent Grant PUD commissioner Larry Schaapman, of Quincy, is leading in his race for a full six-year term in unofficial election results released Tuesday night.

McKnight leads in assessor's race

EPHRATA - Grant County Public Records Officer Melissa McKnight said county residents are ready for a change as she leads Laure Grammar in the county assessor race.

Judy Warnick leading in bid for state Senate

Big lead over challenger Mohammad Said

MOSES LAKE - State representative Judy Warnick has a commanding lead over Ephrata physician Mohammad Said in the race for the Washington state Senate's 13th District in unofficial results released Tuesday night.

Fannings celebrate 40th Anniversary at Harvest Foods

ROYAL CITY - Gary and Leslie Fanning opened Royal City Harvest Foods in the fall of 1974. They are celebrating their 40th anniversary this fall.

Juanita Richards new BBCC trustee

Moses Lake woman appointed for five-year term

MOSES LAKE - Juanita Richards, of Moses Lake, was appointed to the board of trustees at Big Bend Community College. Richards will serve a five-year term.

Betty Jane Newton

Betty Jane Newton, a former long-time resident of Royal City, passed away on, Sunday, Nov. 2, 2014, in Bellingham, WA at the age of 81.

Sub Vets to meet on Saturday

YAKIMA - The United States Submarine Veterans of Central and Eastern Washington will hold their monthly meeting on Saturday, Nov. 8, in Yakima.

PUBLIC HEARING

The Port of Royal Slope will hold a public hearing for the purpose of fixing and adopting the final budgets for the year 2015. The Port will also hold a public hearing adopting the Comprehensive Plan dated, November 2014. The meeting will be held on November 12, 2014 at 4 p.m. at the Port District Office, 4975 Road 13.5 SW; Royal City, WA.

LEGAL NOTICE

GRANT COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT NO. 10

ORDINANCE 14-06

The City Council of the City of Royal City has adopted Ordinance 14-06 Adopting a new chapter 9.20 titled “Truck Regulations” of the Royal City Municipal Code. This ordinance was passed on the 21st day of October, 2014, and shall be in full force and effect five days after the publication of this summary as provided by law. Any person may obtain the full text of this ordinance by mail without charge by request to City Hall, PO Box 1239, Royal City WA 99357 or in person at 445 Camelia Street NE, Royal City.

LEGAL NOTICE

The Port of Royal Slope is changing their regularly scheduled meeting from Tuesday, November 11th to Wednesday, November 12th at 4:00 p.m. due to Veterans Day. The meeting will be held at the Port’s office located at 4975 Road 13.5 SW; Royal City. The public is welcome!

Royal Cross Country boys, girls finish 9-0

ROYAL CITY - Sports fans around here love their football. After all, they have a dominant high school team.

Royal girls beat Granger, 1-0, earn spot in soccer playoffs

ROYAL CITY - With two games left in the regular season, Royal High School has qualified for the SCAC girls soccer district tournament.

Suspects sought in Schawana robbery

SCHAWANA - The Grant County Sheriff's office is asking citizens to help identify two men suspected of a robbery at The Outpost mini mart and gas station in Schawana the night of Oct. 21 at about 7 p.m.

Senegal native clears up misinformation

Abdoulaye Bamba Dieng says facts about Africa often scrambled

MOSES LAKE - Abdoulaye Bamba Dieng said he wants to make sure people have got the facts, the big facts about Africa and diseases like Ebola. Dieng is a native of Senegal, on the west coast of Africa.

Royal ladies drop 2 in volleyball

ROYAL CITY - Royal High volleyball, which has traveled a rough road this season, dropped matches to Connell and Burbank last week.

Newhouse talks water, ag

MOSES LAKE - Fourth District candidate Dan Newhouse is pitted against fellow Republican Clint Didier for Washington's Fourth District seat.

Chief accountant used Grant County e-mail to campaign

EPHRATA - A state Public Disclosure Commission investigation into Grant County chief accountant and auditor candidate Jacob Taylor shows he used his county e-mail address at least a dozen times to aid his campaign.

Royal scores road win against Columbia (Burbank)

BURBANK - The Royal Knights rolled into Burbank Friday night and spoiled the Coyotes' homecoming celebration with a 55-6 prep football dismantling.

Russell Wilson's Pass the Peace challenge

MATTAWA - Heeding Seattle Seahawk Quarterback Russell Wilson's call to action, Wahluke Junior High students took part in raising awareness of bullying as part of National Bully Prevention month in October.

Hunting and fishing: General elk season ends Sunday

Although several elk seasons will continue or begin again throughout the state, what is known as the general elk season will end on Sunday. Last Friday we were having lunch in Kittitas and witnessed a constant line of vehicles pulling into the convenience store and gas station across the street.

Fresh News from MarDon

The end of October, Halloween, and early November means fall is in the air. The beginning of the northern flights of waterfowl, lunker walleye on Potholes Reservoir, and especially Goose Hunting in fields are all activities outdoor enthusiasts enjoy this time of year. The water level on Potholes Reservoir has risen almost 8 feet since the lowest level of 2014.

Royal Vet Day assembly upcoming

ROYAL CITY - The Royal School District Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) is planning its annual Veterans Day Assembly for Friday, Nov. 7.