Saturday, December 31
OSD needs contractors for small works roster
OTHELLO — Contractors who’d like a shot at some of the small works contracts at the Othello School District are encouraged by the District to send in a completed application for inclusion on the small works roster.
State champs take down tough Othello mat squad
OTHELLO — They grow the potatoes McDonald’s uses in its French fries in the fields all around Othello High School, and the Central Washington Athletic Conference got the full meal deal last week.
Friday, December 30
Legals December 30, 2016
LEGAL PUBLICATION SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF GRANT WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT AS TRUSTEE FOR PRETIUM MORTGAGE ACQUISITION TRUST V. THE ESTATE OF RUTH E. FANDRICH; THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, ASSIGNEES, AND DEVISEES OF RUTH E. FANDRICH; AND ALL OTHER PERSONS OR PARTIES UNKNOWN CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, LIEN, OR INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 11202 BOBWHITE DR. NE, MOSES LAKE, WASHINGTON 98837,. Case No.: 16-2-00980-4 A lawsuit has been started against you in the above-entitled Court by WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT AS TRUSTEE FOR PRETIUM MORTGAGE ACQUISITION TRUST (Plaintiff): You are hereby summoned to appear within sixty days after the date of the first publication of this summons, to wit, within sixty days after the 23rd day of December, 2016 and defend the above entitled action in the above entitled court, and answer the complaint of the plaintiff WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT AS TRUSTEE FOR PRETIUM MORTGAGE ACQUISITION TRUST, and serve a copy of your answer upon the undersigned attorneys for the plaintiff, Shannon K. Calt, at his office below stated; and in case of your failure so to do, judgment will be rendered against you according to the demand of the complaint, which has been filed with the clerk of said court. The complaint is for judicial foreclosure and alleges that the record owner of the property, RUTH E. FANDRICH, is deceased and that her Heirs, Assigns, and Devisees are unknown. ALDRIDGE PITE, LLP: Attn: Shannon K. Calt Plaintiff's Attorneys 111 SW Columbia Street, Suite 950, Portland, OR 97201. Tel: (858) 750-7600, Fax: (503) 222-2260 #01012/33841 Pub: December 23 & 30, 2016, January 6, 13, 20 & 27, 2017
Dave Graybill: The Fishin' Magician
Friday, December 30th
License system up, but not completely workable
The new Fish and Wildlife hunting and fishing license system is up and we’ve logged on to test it. Problems were apparent immediately.
Milholland leads Rotarians to Canada
Delbert Milholland was the principal of Moses Lake High School when The Great Class of 1965 graduated. He was a woodcrafter and a leader of Rotarians after retirement. Read on.
Sports roundup: Othello girls take Hanford Winter Cup
HANFORD — Othello had seven finalists, three champions and ran away with the Hanford Winter Cup.
2 arrested in connection with vehicle theft, apartment burglary
MOSES LAKE — A man and woman were arrested late Wednesday night after they were reportedly pulled over in a stolen vehicle and a television stolen during an earlier burglary at a Moses Lake apartment were found inside the stolen car.
Ephrata boys, girls rout Othello
OTHELLO — Othello is a good team and the last thing Ephrata wanted was to let them hang around long enough to get hot. The Tigers (6-3, 4-3) went on a 11-4 run to open the third quarter to run away from the Huskies 66-42 in their final Central Washington Athletic Conference boys game of 2016.
Polar Bear Plunge set for Saturday
MOSES LAKE — Weather forecasts put Saturday’s noon temperature in the mid to upper 20s. As cold as it may be above the surface on Saturday; the frigid waters of Moses Lake will no doubt be just as bitterly unforgiving. A brave few will be braving those elements to raise funds for the Grant County Animal Outreach during the annual Polar Bear Plunge.
The time for charitable giving should be for all times
There are 12 days of Christmas — a season that extends from Dec. 25 to Jan. 25
Taylor sworn in as new county commissioner
EPHRATA — The judge was late.
Thursday, December 29
Legals December 29, 2016
NOTICE TO PESTICIDE SUPPLIERS Sealed bids, plainly marked BID for Herbicide Materials, 2017, 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 206, Ephrata, WA, 98823, until 1:30 P.M., Tuesday, January 17, 2017 and will then and there in the Commissioners Hearing Room be opened and publicly read for furnishing and delivering the products specified. This contract provides for furnishing and delivering herbicide materials in accordance with the plans and specifications. Specifications may be obtained from the office of the County Engineer, 124 Enterprise St. S.E., Ephrata, WA 98823, at no charge. The Board of County Commissioners of Grant County, Washington, reserves the right to reject any and all bids. #01018/34880 Pub: December 29, 2016 & January 5 & 9, 2017
Coulee City man charged for allegedly firing shots at neighbors
EPHRATA — A self-admitted methamphetamine user was charged for allegedly firing several shots from a handgun at his neighbors and barricading himself inside his Coulee City home.
Actress Carrie Fisher, another shooting star leaves us in 2016
“Saw a shooting star tonight, and I thought of you …” I don’t know how I will feel when Bob Dylan finally leaves this world, but I thought of his words as I started thinking of all the fallen stars that have left us in 2016. The list seems so endless, people who touched all facets of humanity, from musicians to politicians, broadcasters to athletes, to icons who have touched the world and made it a better place … well except for Fidel Castro. We’ve said goodbye to so many, it’s hard to even touch the list without knowingly leaving someone out. But the latest was one of those, “I remember where I was at the time moments.” Carrie Fisher, 60, whose career took off like a rocket with her part as the double-bunned Princess Leia Organa in the “Star Wars” movies left us Tuesday suffering from complications of a heart attack. Star Wars was not just a movie when it hit the theaters back in 1977, it was a phenomena. Every theatre had lines around the block and down the street. Not just the special places, but all of them. People would get in and not come out, watching the movie over and over until the theatre closed for the night. I remember seeing it at a theatre called the Aladdin in Denver when I was in college. As you might expect, the line was around the corner and down the street. We walked up to the front to ask when the next show was, expecting to que up for an hour or two. The line started to move to go in and this couple, God bless ‘em, stepped aside allowing us to go in. There must have been 500 people in that line, but they somehow thought we were next, and who were we to tell ‘em we’d rather wait. When the words to the opening sequence went from over our heads into space and the ship followed, I knew we were in for something special. And thus, the Star Wars Generation was hatched. Carrie was a big part of that memory, just like all the rest. God bless the shooting stars that lit up the sky and lifted my spirit to bigger and brighter places. Here's a few that touched my spirit. - David Bowie, 69, who broke pop and rock boundaries with a genre-spanning persona. He christened Ziggy Stardust. Jan. 10. - Glenn Frey, 67, who co-founded the Eagles and with Don Henley formed one of history’s most successful songwriting teams. Jan. 18. - Paul Kantner, 74, a founding member of the Jefferson Airplane. Jan. 28. - Maurice White, 74, Earth, Wind & Fire founder whose horn-driven band sold more than 90 million albums. Feb. 3. - Merle Haggard, 79, the country giant who rose from poverty and prison to international fame through his songs about outlaws. April 6. - Leon Russell, 74, who performed, sang and produced some of rock ‘n’ roll’s top records. Nov. 13. - George Martin, 90, the Beatles’ producer who quietly guided the band’s historic transformation from rowdy club act to musical and cultural revolutionaries. March 8. The journalism industry lost a great one with the passing of Morley Safer, the veteran “60 Minutes” correspondent who exposed a military atrocity in Vietnam that played an early role in changing Americans’ view of the war. There was also the passing of former first lady Nancy Reagan, 94. We lost some of the greatest sports icons the world has ever known. - Muhammad Ali, 74, the former heavyweight champion whose blazing fists, irrepressible personality and determined spirit transcended sports and captivated the world. June 3. - Arnold Palmer, 87, the golfing legend who brought a country-club sport to the masses with a hard-charging style, charisma and a commoner’s touch. Sept. 25. - Gordie Howe, 88, known as “Mr. Hockey,” the rough-and-tumble Canadian farm boy whose blend of talent and toughness made him the NHL’s and Detroit Red Wings' quintessential star. June 10. The Detroit Free Press, one of America’s great voices, has a rather impressive list of all those who passed, http://www.freep.com/story/life/2016/12/27/2016-celebrity-deaths/95872686/
County renews legal deal
MOSES LAKE — Grant County has renewed its agreement with the Seattle law firm that had been handling the cleanup of the county’s landfill in Ephrata.
Large fire damages Moses Lake business
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake firefighters battled a large blaze at a Moses Lake business for several hours Tuesday.
Play staged for cause: support for developmentally disabled
ROYAL CITY — Royal School District students will stage “The Shoemaker & The Elves” at the Red Rock Elementary School gym on Friday, Dec. 23, from 6-7:30 p.m.
End of year recap
Wow, where did the time go? Who knows, but time sure seemed to pass faster than normal this year. Perhaps it was the presidential election media coverage causing the fast-paced time passage. No, can’t be, as there were periods when time seemed to stand still during the campaigns. Still, here we are, almost 363 days into the year.
Officers give 12 Othello kids an unforgettable Christmas
OTHELLO — Othello’s annual Shop With a Cop event occurred on Saturday at Walmart. The Othello Police Department has hosted this event for 16 years. The officers involved volunteer their personal time to shop with the kids for Christmas. Donations fund the program.
Columbia Basin wrestlers hold their own at the Royal Rumble wrestling tournament
ROYAL CITY — Reardon came ready to rumble, eking out a championship by virtue of pins Wednesday at the Royal Rumble wrestling tournament.
Sports roundup: Karstetter, Phillips lead Moses Lake past Coronado
GOODYEAR, Ariz. — Ryan Karstetter and Zach Phillips combined for 40 points to lead Moses Lake past Coronado 57-36.
Storage unit burglary suspects arrested in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — Two Moses Lake men have been arrested in connection with burglaries at storage units in Moses Lake.
Wednesday, December 28
Legals December 28, 2016
OTHELLO SCHOOL DISTRICT SMALL WORKS ROSTER R.C.W.39.04.155, Commonly known as the Common Small works Roster Procedure, and R.C.W. 28A.335.190, commonly known as the Public School Bid Law, provide that school districts establish a Small Works Roster of qualified contractors who wish to receive bidding information and be considered for performing work on public works projects estimated to cost less than three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000). In order for contractors to qualify the following requirements must be met: 1. Hold a Washington State Contractor's License. 2. Pay prevailing wage rates in compliance with RCW.39.12. 3. Provide Certificate of Insurance prior to beginning any work. 4. Provide a Performance & Payment Bond in compliance with RCW.39.08 prior to beginning any work over $35,000. 5. Comply with federal, state and local laws regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Interested contractors wishing to be placed on the District's Small Works Roster for building, improvement, repair or other public works projects for the 2016 are invited to submit a completed application. The Small Works Roster application is available on the Othello School District website, www.othelloschools.org/Maintenance or you may contact Sheree Cantu at SCantu@othelloschools.org. Gina Bullis, Assistant Superintendent Capital Projects Budget Coordinator Othello School District No. 147 #12055/34150 Pub: December 28, 2016
Legals December 28, 2016
Notice of Application Date of Notice: December 28, 2016 Notice is hereby given that a Preliminary Short Subdivision application received by Grant County on December 8, 2016 from Anita M. Hughes Trust (Designated Contact: Columbia NW Engineering, 249 N. Elder Street, Moses Lake, WA 98837, 509-766-1226) was found to be technically complete on December 19, 2016. PROJECT: A Short Subdivision of approximately 44.59 acres in order to create four (4) lots from one existing parcel in the Rural Residential 1 zoning district of Grant County. Three proposed clustered lots (Lots 1, 2, and 3) are intended for residential use. As proposed, Lot 1 will be approximately 1.72 acres in size, and will contain an existing single-family residence and septic system. Lot 2 will be approximately 1.53 acres in size, and will contain an existing shed and barn. Lot 3 will be approximately 1.47 acres in size, and is presently vacant. Lot 4 will be approximately 38.86 acres in size, and is also presently vacant. Lot 4 will continue its present active agricultural use, but maintains residential capacity. Lot 4 will also contain the required designated open-space area. STUDIES REQUIRED: None. LOCATION: The site address of the subject parcel is 3627 Road E NE, Moses Lake, WA. The subject parcel is located approximately 2.75 miles northwest of the intersection of Interstate 90 and Hansen Road NE (Exit 174), and approximately 1.50 miles north of the intersection of Mae Valley Road NE and Road E NE, and approximately 0.37 miles south of the intersection of Road E NE and Road 4 NE, and in the west half of Section 13, Township 19 North, Range 27 East, WM, Grant County, WA (Parcel #16-1416-000). ZONING: Rural Residential 1. PUBLIC HEARING: None. CONSISTENCY STATEMENT: This proposal is subject to and shall be consistent with Grant County Code, International Building Code, and International Fire Code. Copies of application materials (File #P16-0421) are available from Rick Rettig, Grant County Planning Department, 264 West Division Avenue, PO Box 37, Ephrata, WA 98823, (509)754-2011, ext. 2522. Office hours: 8 am-12 noon, 1-4 pm, M-F. Comments must be submitted to the Planning Department no later than 5 pm on January 12, 2017. Comments should be as specific as possible and may be mailed or hand-delivered. All persons, agencies, or tribes have the right to comment, receive notice, participate in any hearings, request a copy of the final decision, and/or appeal the decision as provided by law and County Code. This may be the only opportunity to comment on the above listed materials. #12052/34335 Pub: December 28, 2016
Runaway Warriors blast Eagles, Ki-Be in prep boys basketball
MATTAWA — The Surprising Wahluke High School boys basketball team is no longer a surprise. The Warriors proved last weekend they can play both ends of the court.
County renews emergency bus deal
MOSES LAKE — Grant County Emergency Management is renewing its agreement with the county’s transit agency to allow the sheriff’s department to use buses in the event of an emergency.
Royal boys basketball falls in spite of 10-0 quarter
ROYAL CITY — The Royal High School boys basketball team shut out Burbank, 10-0, in the second period to lead 24-17 at halftime and still lost last week’s lone game, 62-48.
Othello girls wrestling places first in Burbank
BURBANK — Othello placed first at Columbia’s girls wrestling invitational.
Prosser's pace too much for Quincy
QUINCY — It was just one of those games where too much to not enough pretty much sums it up and you move on to the next one on Thursday night.
City, fire district at odds over cost of services
MATTAWA — The City of Mattawa and Grant County Fire District No. 8 have had two discussions of fee increases the Fire District wants for service to the city, and there is no agreement.
Prep roundup: Moses Lake falls to Estrella Foothills 69-57
GOODYEAR, Ariz. — Moses Lake shot poorly lost to Estrella Foothills 69-57 on the first day of the Desert Edge Scorpion Challenge.
Big Bend CC approved as EMT testing center
MOSES LAKE — Big Bend Community College has been approved as a testing site for candidates working to qualify as emergency medical technicians. Big Bend is the fifth site in the state to offer the National Registry for Emergency Medical Technicians.
Moses Lake Police Department
Moses Lake Police Department
Quincy girls unable to handle Prosser's size
QUINCY — The Quincy girls just didn’t have an answer for the Prosser size in the paint during Tuesday night’s Central Washington Athletic Conference game coming out of the Christmas break.
Quincy woman named as victim in homicide near George
GEORGE — A woman from Quincy has been identified as the person who was found dead alongside a road near George last week.
Chamber's Business Expo like After Hours 'on steroids'
MOSES LAKE — It looks like winter in the Columbia Basin with the latest winter storm dusting the area with a new layer.
Tuesday, December 27
Legals December 27, 2016
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY JUVENILE DIVISION In the Welfare of: ) TAYLOR K. WEGER ) CASE NO: 16-7-00271-9 ASHTON KEELE ) 16-7-00273-5 ) ) NOTICE AND SUMMONS DOB: 08/18/2010 ) BY PUBLICATION 08/10/2012 ) (TERMINATION) Minor Child TO: ASHLEY JANISE. A Petition to TERMINATE YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS was filed on November 4, 2016; A Fact Finding hearing will be held January 17, 2017 at 1:30 pm., at Grant County Superior Court, 35 C ST NW, Ephrata, WA 98823. YOU SHOULD BE PRESENT AT THIS HEARING. THE HEARING WILL DETERMINE IF YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS TO YOUR CHILD ARE TERMINATED. IF YOU DO NOT APPEAR AT THE HEARING THE COURT MAY ENTER AN ORDER IN YOUR ABSENCE TERMINATING YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS. TO: ASHLEY JANISE AND JUSTIN KEELE. A Petition to TERMINATE YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS was filed on November 4, 2016; A Fact Finding hearing will be held January 17, 2017 at 1:30 pm., at Grant County Superior Court, 35 C ST NW, Ephrata, WA 98823. YOU SHOULD BE PRESENT AT THIS HEARING. THE HEARING WILL DETERMINE IF YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS TO YOUR CHILD ARE TERMINATED. IF YOU DO NOT APPEAR AT THE HEARING THE COURT MAY ENTER AN ORDER IN YOUR ABSENCE TERMINATING YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS. To request a copy of the Notice, Summons, and Dependency & Termination Petition, call DSHS at 509/764-5757. To view information about your rights in this proceeding, go to www.atg.wa.gov/DPY.aspx. DATED this 13th day of December, 2016, By: Justine Shewood Deputy Clerk #01008/32454 Pub.: December 20, 27, 2016 & January 3, 2017
Half-Sun Travel Plaza plans a soft opening
MOSES LAKE — It doesn’t seem all that long ago when Confederated Tribes of the Colville elder Barb Aripa, a direct descendant to Chief Moses, blessed the site at the southwest corner of South Wanapum Drive and West Lakeshore Drive.
Family Farm Alliance will take on new challenges in ag, irrigation at conference
Family Farm Alliance will celebrate its 29th anniversary Feb. 23-24 in Las Vegas with outside-the-box presentations and discussions from the West’s most effective grassroots irrigated agricultural organization.
Recreation options available during school break
MOSES LAKE — It’s not exactly true that kids don’t have anything to do during Christmas vacation. They can run around the house, watch TV or its streaming equivalent, play with their new toys, fight with their brothers and sisters, take naps, and tell their parents they’re bored and there’s nothing to do.
Middle quarters undo Royal girls against River View
ROYAL CITY — River View was too much to handle in the second and third quarters last Saturday, and the Royal Knights dropped a SCAC East girls basketball contest, 56-41.
Alabama, Washington arrive in Atlanta for semifinal matchup
ATLANTA (AP) — No. 1 Alabama and coach Nick Saban are the closest the College Football Playoff has to seasoned veterans.
Quality of care discussed at Samaritan meeting
MOSES LAKE — Improving care at Samaritan Healthcare was the subject of a discussion at the regular meeting of the hospital district commissioners recently.
U.S. Cattlemen's Association requesting update on the status of trade negotiations with China
The U.S. Cattlemen’s Association is requesting an update on the status of trade negotiations with China in relation to the exportation of U.S. beef from Secretary Tom Vilsack. USCA trade committee co-chair Chasmine Nelson issued the following statement:
Monday, December 26
Legals December 26, 2016
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF CHELAN JUVENILE DIVISION ) CAUSE NO. : 16-7-70068-6 STATE OF WASHINGTON ) ) NOTICE AND SUMMONS Dependency of: ) BY PUBLICATION ) (Dependency) ANDRES CHACON NIETO D.O.B.: 7/9/2012 TO: Homero Chacon Esquivel , Father and anyone claiming a paternal interest A Dependency Petition was filed on 12/1/2016. A Fact Finding hearing will be held on this matter on: 1/26/2017 at 9:00am at Chelan County Superior Court, 5th Floor, 401 Washington Street, Wenatchee, WA 98801. YOU SHOULD BE PRESENT AT THIS HEARING. THE HEARING WILL DETERMINE IF YOUR CHILD IS DEPENDENT AS DEFINED IN RCW 13.34.050(5). THIS BEGINS A JUDICIAL PROCESS WHICH COULD RESULT IN PERMANENT LOSS OF YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS. IF YOU DO NOT APPEAR AT THE HEARING THE COURT MAY ENTER A DEPENDENCY ORDER IN YOUR ABSENCE. To request a copy of the Notice and Summons, and Dependency Petition, call DSHS at 509/665-5300. To view information about your rights in this proceeding, go to www.atg.wa.gov/DPY. DATED this 21st day of December, 2016, by KIM MORRISON, Chelan County Clerk. #01015/34121 Pub: December 26, 2016 & January 2 & 9, 2017
Giving a little extra
MOSES LAKE — Typically when a person sees a couple of fire trucks and an ambulance outside of their home, the end result is not too enjoyable. On a bitterly cold Saturday morning, the opposite was true, as Moses Lake firefighters stormed the homes of the Anderton and Vanhulle families with gifts in tow, rather than fire hoses and axes.
After brilliant half, Royal boys hoops team struggles
ROYAL CITY — It could be that the long football season finally caught up with the Royal High basketball team afterall — last weekend.
Law enforcement, firefighter disability board seeks member
Ephrata — The Grant County Law Enforcement & Fire Fighters Disability Board (LEOFF) is seeking an individual to fill the citizen-at-large position on the Board. The term is for two years.
Local food banks need donations year-round
MOSES LAKE — Christmas, along with many other things, is a season when charity goes into overdrive. But Christmas is over, the New Year is approaching, and then it’s January and then people start thinking of spring.
Charlie Henry Holman Jr.
December 4, 1957 – December 19, 2016
Othello School Board discusses 14th Street with city officials
OTHELLO — Traffic, traffic flow and pedestrian safety, especially for elementary students, were the subjects of a lengthy discussion at the Othello School Board meeting Monday.
Wilson Creek man 'best in the nation'
WILSON CREEK — Caleb McMillan has the quiet and understated confidence of a young man who knows that he’s good at what he does.
Prep roundup: Moses Lake downs Lake Stevens, finishes 2-0 in Wenatchee
WENATCHEE — Moses Lake used stifling defense to build a 12-point halftime lead and beat Lake Stevens 70-64.
Cleone Agnes Mikkelson
November 1, 1934 – December 13, 2016
Registration open for annual swine conference
MOSES LAKE — Registration is open through Jan. 27 for Washington Swine Information Day, scheduled for Feb. 3 at the Pillar Rock Grill at the Moses Lake Country Club. The program is open to all pork producers, including 4-H and FFA producers.
New flags top off Othello Senior Center beautification project
OTHELLO — Senate Majority Leader Mark Schoesler presented the Othello Senior Center with new U.S. and Washington state flags from the state Capitol on Thursday.
Sunday, December 25
Royal High School names November students of month
ROYAY CITY — Marcos Espino, Jessica Arellano Sandoval, Areli Camacho Candido and Jessica Ventura Martinez have been named the November students of the month for Royal High School.
Third MRJ arrives at Grant County International Airport
MOSES LAKE — The third Mitsubishi Aircraft Corp MRJ regional jet rolled up the 65,000-square-foot hangar at Grant County International Airport as light dwindled and the temperatures dropped about 4:30 p.m. on Dec. 19.
Winter is here: looking at the season differently this year
No greater gift than sacrifice
Saturday, December 24
Othello Christmas Basket project wraps up
OTHELLO — “They were all delivered, that’s what I love to hear,” said Merritt Johnson to a volunteer driver.
New jury duty scam hits Grant County recently
EPHRATA — A new scam has made its way into Grant County and the Grant County Sheriff’s Office wants the public to know what to do if they feel they are being victimized by the scam.
Friday, December 23
Othello School Board talks sports complex
OTHELLO — Whether or not to ask voters to approve a separate levy for a new sports complex was the subject of discussion at the regular meeting of the Othello School Board Wednesday.
Randall Jon Robinson
October 14, 1949 – December 15, 2016
Cleone Agnes Mikkelson
November 1, 1934 – December 13, 2016
Donation accounts set up for Quincy collision victims
QUINCY — Several donations accounts have been set up online and at local banks to benefit the family of a Quincy woman who was injured in an collision Monday morning. Donation accounts have also been set up in memory of the woman’s two sons, who were killed in the wreck.
Bill Frank
March 31, 1933 – December 15, 2016
Carl Vincent Bragg
March 12, 1931 – December 11, 2016
christmas in lights
SOAP LAKE — The lights on the five-acre spread along Road A Northeast a little ways south of Soap Lake are bright and beguiling.
Quincy woman charged with extortion, vehicle theft
QUINCY — A Quincy woman was charged for allegedly stealing a 61-year-old man’s vehicle and threatening to have the man beat up if he didn’t admit to giving her permission to drive the car.
Charlie Henry Holman Jr.
December 4, 1957 – December 19, 2016
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Moses Lake Police Department
Legals December 23, 2016
LEGAL PUBLICATION SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF GRANT WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT AS TRUSTEE FOR PRETIUM MORTGAGE ACQUISITION TRUST V. THE ESTATE OF RUTH E. FANDRICH; THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, ASSIGNEES, AND DEVISEES OF RUTH E. FANDRICH; AND ALL OTHER PERSONS OR PARTIES UNKNOWN CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, LIEN, OR INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 11202 BOBWHITE DR. NE, MOSES LAKE, WASHINGTON 98837,. Case No.: 16-2-00980-4 A lawsuit has been started against you in the above-entitled Court by WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT AS TRUSTEE FOR PRETIUM MORTGAGE ACQUISITION TRUST (Plaintiff): You are hereby summoned to appear within sixty days after the date of the first publication of this summons, to wit, within sixty days after the 23rd day of December, 2016 and defend the above entitled action in the above entitled court, and answer the complaint of the plaintiff WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT AS TRUSTEE FOR PRETIUM MORTGAGE ACQUISITION TRUST, and serve a copy of your answer upon the undersigned attorneys for the plaintiff, Shannon K. Calt, at his office below stated; and in case of your failure so to do, judgment will be rendered against you according to the demand of the complaint, which has been filed with the clerk of said court. The complaint is for judicial foreclosure and alleges that the record owner of the property, RUTH E. FANDRICH, is deceased and that her Heirs, Assigns, and Devisees are unknown. ALDRIDGE PITE, LLP: Attn: Shannon K. Calt Plaintiff's Attorneys 111 SW Columbia Street, Suite 950, Portland, OR 97201. Tel: (858) 750-7600, Fax: (503) 222-2260 #01012/33841 Pub: December 23 & 30, 2016, January 6, 13, 20 & 27, 2017
Still time to donate to Warms Hearts Winter
MATTAWA — There is still time for Columbia Bank customers and other residents of this community and surrounding area to give the bank’s Warm Hearts Winter Drive.
Writer suggests spreading the love
Janell Wood, a resident of Othello and a member of the Church of the Nazarene in Othello, called last week to ask about how to get the word out about an event she and friends at the church are planning.
Camas' Jack Colletto voted AP Washington player of year
SEATTLE (AP) — Camas quarterback Jack Colletto has been voted the Associated Press Washington state player of the year for all classification.
Glenda Horn September 26, 2016
Glenda Marie Weaver Horn passed away on September 26, 2016. She was 92 years young. Glenda was living in Federal Way, WA at the time of her passing.
Moses Lake hangs on to beat Othello 32-31
MOSES LAKE — It had been three years since Moses Lake and Othello wrestling linked up.
Prep roundup: Moses Lake crashes boards, beats Meadowdale
WENATCHEE — Moses Lake controlled the rebounds and beat Meadowdale 63-51 at the Town Toyota Center in Wenatchee.
No headline
MOSES LAKE — You could hear it coming, like a storm on the distant horizon, like wind blowing through the buffalo grass.
Seahawks not playing as bad as they sometimes look
I’ve been hearing Seattle Seahawks fans – including me occasionally – bad-mouth the team this year. That’s because we were spoiled with Super Bowls 48 and 49.
Wahluke girls basketball down to 6 varsity players last week
MATTAWA — With one girl recovering from a torn meniscus, one on academic suspension and three on family trips in Mexico, the Wahluke girls basketball team had only six varsity players for both games last weekend.
Moses Lake Wrestling Club delivers food to 20 families
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Wrestling Club delivered Christmas dinners to 20 families Wednesday as part of its “Operation Take-down Hunger” initiative.
Thursday, December 22
Level 3 sex offender arrested after pursuit
MOSES LAKE — A Level 3 sex offender was taken into custody Tuesday night in Moses Lake after reportedly leading police on a high-speed chase and striking at least two other vehicles during the pursuit.
Seniors, Social Security recipients deserve better
It’s a shame and down right disgrace the way the United States of America treats its seniors on Social Security. The Republican Party call seniors and people on Social Security lazy. There’s nothing lazy about seniors who have worked their bodies sick and disabled. In 2017, some seniors got a $2 raise, some got a $3 raise. Shame on us to mistreat people who build Social Security, and we’ll never be a blessed nation until we learn to treat seniors better. Seniors and people on Social Security deserve much better treatment then they get now. Without seniors, the future of the United States is done. Keep Social Security alive and strong. Republican Party, do right by seniors.
Caring about others is not a sign of weakness
I once had a friend tell me, “Don’t mistake my compassion as a sign of weakness.”
Preserve the Constitution, Electoral College
Any attempt to destroy the Electoral College is an assault on the U.S. Constitution and Republic. We are not a democracy. Schools deliberately don’t teach the difference. The Constitution was written to protect people from mob violence. This country cannot be ruled by ignorant mobs living in massive urban areas.
New look for the law MLPD unveils updated color scheme for patrol cars
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake Police Department Chief Kevin Fuhr unveiled the new color scheme for the MLPD’s fleet of patrol vehicles on Wednesday.
Rotary Club makes diaper, baby wipe donation to New Hope
MOSES LAKE — Diapers and baby wipes are one of the biggest necessities for a parent. Diapers and baby wipes are also one of the biggest expenses that a parent can have. With that in mind, the Moses Lake Rotary Club recently made a large donation of diapers and wipes to New Hope Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services.
Remodeled ER, mother-baby unit in Samaritan budget
MOSES LAKE — Samaritan Healthcare will spend $775,000 to remodel its emergency room and $950,000 to remodel the first floor of Samaritan Clinic in 2017. A list of the capital projects was presented to hospital commissioners at the regular meeting Tuesday.
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Quincy suspends city hall, library work
QUINCY — The Quincy City Council voted unanimously to effectively suspend further remodeling work on the city hall and the library following trouble-plagued construction work on the city’s new police building.
Othello woman injured in accident near Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — An Othello woman was injured after she rear-ended a pickup truck near Moses Lake on Wednesday.
Legals December 22, 2016
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Grant County, Washington RESOLUTION: NOTICE OF HEARING RESOLUTION No. 16 - 204 -CC IN THE MATTER OF DECLARING CERTAIN COUNTY-OWNED PROPERTY SURPLUS AND ORDERING THE RECYCLING THEREOF WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners desires to conduct a public hearing on its intention to declare certain County-owned property surplus and dispose of same through recycling; and WHEREAS, Grant County Public Works has determined that this equipment is obsolete, has been discontinued, or replaced by newer models; and WHEREAS, it is the intention of the Grant County Public Works to recycle surplus property through TruRecycle (a division of Monarch Association) who will recycle these items; WHEREAS, Grant County Public Works has the equipment listed on the attached list; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that a public hearing be held in the Hearing Room of the Board of County Commissioners at the Grant County Courthouse, Ephrata, Washington at 2:00 P.M. on January 10, 2017 and anyone either for or against these proposed actions may appear and be heard. DATED this 13th day of December , 2016 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON Yea Nay Abstain /s/ Cindy Carter Cindy Carter, Chair /s/ Carolann Swartz Carolann Swartz, Vice Chair /s/ Richard Stevens Richard Stevens, Member ATTEST: /s/ Barbara Vasquez Barbara Vasquez, Clerk of the Board #12048/31747 Pub: December 16 & 22, 2016
Wednesday, December 21
Mattawa, Othello tortilla maker learned from dad
MATTAWA — Porfirio Luna has had so much success with his business that he’s grown it to three sites, producing tortillas at Rallito de Luna in Mattawa, Pasco and Othello.
Area basketball teams looking good early in season
It was nice to receive positive basketball news for Royal and Wahluke High Schools in the emails over the weekend. I’d gotten tired of using the phrase: off to a show start.
Legals December 21, 2016
The City of Othello _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ SUMMARY PUBLICATION AN ORDINANCE AMENDING OTHELLO MUNICIPAL CODE SECTIONS 14.57.030 AND 14.57.100 OF CHAPTER 14.57 TITLED "LANDSCAPING" In accordance with RCW 35A.12.160, this is a summary of Othello Ordinance No. 1487, passed by the Othello City Council and approved by Mayor Shawn Logan on the 12th day of December, 2016. The full text may be mailed, free of charge, to any person requesting a copy. SUMMARY This ordinance amends Othello Municipal Code 14.57 regarding landscaping. It includes lists for approved, discouraged and prohibited trees. It includes standard of care for private landscaping in the City right-of-way and restricts planting trees within the City righ--of-way. Debbie Kudrna, CMC City Clerk #12040/32138 Pub: December 21, 2016
Legals December 21, 2016
Notice of Application & Proposed DNS December 21, 2016 Notice is hereby given that a SEPA Checklist was received by the Grant County Planning Department on November 29, 2016 from Grant County Public Works (Designated Contact: Jeff Tincher, P.E., 124 Enterprise Street SE, Ephrata, WA 98823) and was found to be Technically Complete on December 15, 2016. Grant County expects to issue a Determination of Non-Significance for this proposal, and the Optional DNS Process in WAC 197-11-355 is being used. This proposal may include mitigation measures under applicable codes, and the project review process may incorporate or require mitigation measures regardless of whether an EIS is prepared. This may be the only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts of the proposal and the proposed mitigation measures. A copy of the subsequent threshold determination may be obtained upon request. PROJECT: Proposed ordinance to allow for the operation of Wheeled All-Terrain Vehicles (WATVs) on/in existing County Road Rights of Way within the community of Sunland Estates only (not including Sunland Road). STUDIES REQUIRED: None. LOCATION: The community known as Sunland Estates. Located in portions of Sections 2 and 11, Township 18 North, Range 22 East, W.M., Grant County, WA. ZONING: SD4. PUBLIC HEARING: BOCC Hearing will be scheduled at a later date. CONSISTENCY STATEMENT: This proposal is subject to and shall be consistent with Grant County Code, International Building Code, and International Fire Code. Copies of application materials (File #P16-0412) are available from Tyler Lawrence, Grant County Planning Department, 264 West Division Avenue, PO Box 37, Ephrata, WA 98823, (509)754-2011, ext. 2536. Front Office hours: 8 am-12 noon, 1-4 pm, M-F. Comments must be submitted to the Planning Department no later than January 4, 2017. Comments should be as specific as possible and may be mailed, hand-delivered, or sent by facsimile. All persons, agencies, or tribes have the right to comment, receive notice, participate in any hearings, request a copy of the final decision, and/or appeal the decision as provided by law and County Code. This may be the only opportunity to comment on the above listed materials. #12050/33012 Pub: December 21, 2016
ML man charged for pointing gun at roommates
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man was charged for alleging pointing a gun at his roommates in front of their young child.
Prep roundup: Josh Benthem's buzzer beater lifts Ephrata over Ellensburg
EPHRATA — It wasn't quite how head coach Brandon Evenson drew up the final play in the huddle, but Cameron Clark made it work.
Othello wrestlers host 2A champ Toppenish, travel to 4A runner-up Moses Lake
OTHELLO – What a week the Othello sports scheduler has dialed up for the Husky wrestling team.
Swartz set to retire as commissioner
EPHRATA — The day of outgoing County Commissioner Carolann Swartz’s retirement celebration found her speculating with the Ephrata city manager on the University’s of Washington’s prospects in the upcoming Peace Bowl against the University of Alabama.
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Job seekers warned of employment scam
MOSES LAKE — The email looked legitimate – at least at first.
Ephrata man, woman injured in accident near Connell
CONNELL — Two Ephrata residents were injured in a single-vehicle rollover near Connell early Tuesday morning after their vehicle reportedly left a highway and rolled.
Chief Moses students donate to food bank
MOSES LAKE — Students from Chief Moses Middle School collected so much food for the Moses Lake Food Bank they had to deliver it in a school bus. The students collected more than 9,000 cans, boxes and bags of nonperishable food.
More snow may be on the way
MOSES LAKE — So – snow, followed by bitter cold last weekend, followed by just enough warmth to cause freezing rain in Grant County Monday night. By the way, winter starts today.
Cassondra Danielle Nelson (Gies)
June 24. 1985 – December 1, 2016
Tuesday, December 20
Boys arrested after stealing car in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — Two boys were arrested Monday morning after reportedly stealing a car from in front of a home.
District begins planning for 2 high schools
MOSES LAKE — Teachers and administrators with the Moses Lake School District have begun planning for a second high school should voters approve the $135 million bond measure on Feb. 14.
Grant PUD fiber workshop scheduled for January
EPHRATA — Grant County PUD officials will sponsor a workshop during the week of Jan. 23 to discuss the status of its fiber optic buildout, the wireless project, and where it all goes from here.
Boats will be able to fuel up at Crescent Bar
EPHRATA — There will be a fuel station to pump gas for boats at Crescent Bar when recreation improvements to the island and riverbank are completed. Grant County PUD commissioners discussed the district’s possible liability if a tank was installed at their last meeting.
MLHS aiming for Air Force JROTC
MOSES LAKE — If everything goes right, Moses Lake High School (MLHS) will have an Air Force Junior ROTC program in place by the fall of 2018.
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Christmas cookies fit for Grandma's kitchen
This week I had to make up a few cookies for the church potluck. Rather than purchase a package of some ready-made version, I made up a few batches.
Third MRJ arrives at GC International Airport
MOSES LAKE — The third Mitsubishi Aircraft Corp MRJ regional jet rolled up the 65,000-square-foot hangar at Grant County International Airport as light dwindled and the temperatures dropped Monday evening about 4:30 p.m.
Legals December 20, 2016
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY JUVENILE DIVISION In the Welfare of: ) TAYLOR K. WEGER ) CASE NO: 16-7-00271-9 ASHTON KEELE ) 16-7-00273-5 ) ) NOTICE AND SUMMONS DOB: 08/18/2010 ) BY PUBLICATION 08/10/2012 ) (TERMINATION) Minor Child TO: ASHLEY JANISE. A Petition to TERMINATE YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS was filed on November 4, 2016; A Fact Finding hearing will be held January 17, 2017 at 1:30 pm., at Grant County Superior Court, 35 C ST NW, Ephrata, WA 98823. YOU SHOULD BE PRESENT AT THIS HEARING. THE HEARING WILL DETERMINE IF YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS TO YOUR CHILD ARE TERMINATED. IF YOU DO NOT APPEAR AT THE HEARING THE COURT MAY ENTER AN ORDER IN YOUR ABSENCE TERMINATING YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS. TO: ASHLEY JANISE AND JUSTIN KEELE. A Petition to TERMINATE YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS was filed on November 4, 2016; A Fact Finding hearing will be held January 17, 2017 at 1:30 pm., at Grant County Superior Court, 35 C ST NW, Ephrata, WA 98823. YOU SHOULD BE PRESENT AT THIS HEARING. THE HEARING WILL DETERMINE IF YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS TO YOUR CHILD ARE TERMINATED. IF YOU DO NOT APPEAR AT THE HEARING THE COURT MAY ENTER AN ORDER IN YOUR ABSENCE TERMINATING YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS. To request a copy of the Notice, Summons, and Dependency & Termination Petition, call DSHS at 509/764-5757. To view information about your rights in this proceeding, go to www.atg.wa.gov/DPY.aspx. DATED this 13th day of December, 2016, By: Justine Shewood Deputy Clerk #01008/32454 Pub.: December 20, 27, 2016 & January 3, 2017
Baby it's cold outside; so just laugh a little
We officially started the Christmas season on Saturday. We had our annual Escobar Family Christmas at the old homestead in Granger.
Third-ranked Othello dispatches Warden 57-12
OTHELLO — Had the first round been one second longer, Iyalhye Barraza (120) would have been pinned by Warden’s Alexis Mendoza.
Monday, December 19
I've been walking on the railroad (part 4)
MILWAUKEE ROAD — The most providential act of kindness I received on the hike occurred as I was crossing the bridge at Marble Creek on day 4, resigned to begin a 13-mile hike along Highway 50 into Avery.
Three Wahluke Warrior wrestlers place at Ironman
MATTAWA — Three Wahluke boys placed Saturday at the tough Tony Saldivar Memorial Tournament at Granger Saturday, strengthening coach John Ellsworth’s confidence that his program is improving.
The true price of things: appreciating Trump's interest
Considering that I almost never write about politics, most readers would think I don’t care. There are two things I watch consistently on TV – sports and politics.
Othello Christmas Basket project wraps up
OTHELLO — “They were all delivered, that’s what I love to hear,” said Merritt Johnson to a volunteer driver.
Tortilla maker learned craft from dad
MATTAWA — Porfirio Luna has had so much success with his business that he’s grown it to three sites, producing tortillas at Rallito de Luna in Mattawa, Pasco and Othello.
Royal man returns from mission speaking Spanish
ROYAL CITY — Lots of young men from this region have gone, or go on missions for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for the purpose of helping people in their walk with Jesus and in other ways.
Legals December 19, 2016
Ordinance No. 2834 An ordinance adopting the budget for the City of Moses Lake, Washington for the year of 2017 (This summary is published pursuant to RCW 35A.12.160. The full text of the ordinance will be mailed, without charge, to any person upon request.) The Moses Lake City Council adopted an ordinance which establishes the budget for 2017. This ordinance, which was passed on December 13, 2016, will take effect and be in force five days after publication. Ordinance No. 2835 An ordinance amending Chapter 3.27 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Real Estate Excise Tax: 1986" (This summary is published pursuant to RCW 35A.12.160. The full text of the ordinance will be mailed, without charge, to any person upon request.) The Moses Lake City Council adopted an ordinance which extends the additional real estate excise tax though 2018. (This summary is published pursuant to RCW 35A.12.160. The full text of the ordinance will be mailed, without charge, to any person upon request.) This ordinance, which was passed on December 13, 2016 will take effect and be in force five days after publication. #12047/31748 Pub: December 19, 2016
Soap Lake remains disciplined, beats MLCA
SOAP LAKE — The Eagle girls stayed on point and remained disciplined in winning their second game of the season with a 47-11 victory over Moses Lake Christian on Saturday at Soap Lake.
Soap Lake handles Moses Lake Christian for fifth victory
SOAP LAKE — Soap Lake assistant coach Austin Chamberlin made the strongest move in the paint Saturday afternoon, proposing to his girl Hailey Boyd during the halftime intermission. Hailey said yes and the Eagles (5-1, 4-1) rolled to a 48-13 victory over Moses Lake Christian.
Sports roundup: Moses Lake crowns two Tri-State champs, finishes seventh
COEUR D’ALENE — Hunter Cruz (152) and Chandler Fluaitt (285) remained perfect on the season, finishing atop the Tri-State podium in their respective weight classes.
Sunday, December 18
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Othello handbell choir to present annual concert
OTHELLO — The Othello Christian Church Handbell Choir will present its annual Christmas concert Tuesday, Dec. 20, at 7 p.m. at the church.
Roy Dell Wilcox April 20, 1941 - December 3, 2016
Roy Dell Wilcox passed away Saturday, Dec. 3, 2016 at Samaritan Hospital in Moses Lake, Wash. from the complications of COPD. He was born April 20, 1941 in Yakima, Wash. to Lawrence A. Wilcox and Doris M. Bolin. He was 75 years old.
The reason we celebrate Christmas
I am sitting here at my desk this morning feeling stressed. I can feel the holiday “rush” closing in on me, and it is only the beginning of December.
Local law enforcement conducting extra DUI patrols
WENATCHEE — The Washington State Patrol and local law enforcement agencies will be ramping up their DUI patrols through the end of the year.
Othello Christmas Baskets deliver holiday cheer
OTHELLO — The first cars leave the Othello Fire Hall about 8 a.m., delivering food, toys and Christmas cheer to needy families in Othello, a tradition that’s 40 years old. The Othello Community Christmas Basket program started with a few guys talking at the Eagles Lodge, and has expanded to include most of Othello.
Holly Starr comes home to play
MOSES LAKE — Holly Starr likes coming home.
Signs of the season
It’s a simple house in a simple neighborhood, but it comes to life with the spirit of Christmas, family and all that goes with the holiday season.
School construction underway in Quincy
QUINCY — They’ve started excavating at George Elementary, the first step in a two-year construction project that will mean huge changes for Quincy schools.
Prep roundup: 3 Chiefs into Tri-State semis
COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho — Nick Hara (132), Hunter Cruz (152) and Chandler Fluaitt are into the semifinals of the Tri-State Tournament.
Big Bend stays in control, beats Olympic 51-42
MOSES LAKE — Nursing a nine-point lead in the fourth quarter, Big Bend head coach Preston Wilks called for an out-of-bounds play — with a slight change.
Tigers bomb Vikings with 22 3-point field goals
EPHRATA — The Ephrata Tigers rained down 22 3-point field goals and pushed hard toward the century mark in Friday’s 95-70 victory over Selah in Central Washington Athletic Conference action.
Ephrata girls roll to CWAC victory over Selah
EPHTATA — The plan was to not let Central Washington Athletic Conference player of the year Adriel Willis beat them and the Ephrata Tigers did just that in their 58-45 victory over the Vikings Friday night.
Saturday, December 17
Donna Jean Miller December 22,1927 - December 9, 2016
Donna Jean Miller passed away Dec. 9, 2016, a few weeks shy of her 89th birthday with her family at her side. A memorial service will be held at Dugan-Kramer Chapel in Scottsbluff, Neb. on Friday, Dec. 16 at 11: a.m. with inurnment at Sunset Memorial Park. Memorials are suggested to the Othello Senior Center, 755 N. Seventh Ave., Othello, Wash. Condolences may be left for the family at www.dugankramer.com.
Royal hoops girls off to good start despite loss
ROYAL CITY — There were two different Royal High girls basketball teams on the floor against Goldendale Saturday night.
U.S. Cattlemen support new Interior Secretary
The United States Cattlemen’s Association will lend its full support to President-elect Donald Trump's nomination of Rep. Ryan Zinke to the position of Secretary of the Interior, according to USCA vice president Bert Paris.
Ephrata High School teachers clash at karaoke
EPHRATA — In the end it could be said that Ephrata High School teachers Don Hendrixson and Dave Temple tied in the Great Karaoke Battle of 2016. The teacher sing-down was the payoff for EHS students at the end of the annual Toys for Teens drive.
Friday, December 16
Board appoints Meek new schools chief
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake School Board on Thursday unanimously approved the appointment of Joshua Meek as the district’s new superintendent, following the resignation of current superintendent Michelle Price.
Maria C Silva August 12, 1922 - November 24, 2016
Maria C. Silva, 94, of Othello, Wash., passed away Nov. 24, 2016 in Kennewick, Wash., with her loving family by her side.
Othello wins own Leonard Schutte wrestling tourney
OTHELLO — You hear that? That’s Othello banging on the door.
Bel Canto Choir to perform in Othello Sunday
OTHELLO — The Bel Canto Women’s Choir of Yakima will perform a concert titled “The Real Meaning of Christmas” this Sunday, Dec. 18, at the Othello First Presbyterian Church.
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Ephrata man sentenced for car theft, eluding police
MOSES LAKE — A Ephrata man was sentenced for stealing a running car from a driveway in Moses Lake and leading police on a high-speed chase.
Moses Lake man sentenced in connection with raid
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man was sentenced in connection with a raid at a Moses Lake residence that turned up a large amount of drugs, ammunition and a gun.
GC Health district approves 2017 budget
EPHRATA — The Grant County Health District on Wednesday unanimously approved a $2.65 million budget for 2017, expecting to spend roughly $78,000 more than it anticipates collecting in revenue for the year.
My father continues to teach me
On the 14th of December, my father celebrated his 97th birthday.
Design for Big Bend building still under discussion
MOSES LAKE — Architects are still working on design options for the new professional-technical program building at Big Bend Community College.
Bid awarded for Othello football field repairs
OTHELLO — Othello School Board members have awarded a $129,007 contract to Desert Sun Landscaping of Moses Lake to rehabilitate the Othello High School football field.
Affordable Mini Storage has room for all that extra stuff
MOSES LAKE — If you have stuff.
Spidell vice president of Frontier PTA in 1980
Jim Spidell was a longtime friend of my family from the time he was in high school and a friend of my uncle, Laurel Grimshaw. In fact, my middle name is Laurel, after my uncle. It is unusual for a columnist to use a middle initial, but mine is displayed in the byline of my columns as a tribute to my uncle. I see his friend, Jimmy Spidell, was president of the Frontier PTA in 1980. Read on.
Shop with a cop
MOSES LAKE — Danica Groff was having a hard time choosing a Christmas present for herself.
Legals December 16, 2016
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Grant County, Washington RESOLUTION: NOTICE OF HEARING RESOLUTION No. 16 - 204 -CC IN THE MATTER OF DECLARING CERTAIN COUNTY-OWNED PROPERTY SURPLUS AND ORDERING THE RECYCLING THEREOF WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners desires to conduct a public hearing on its intention to declare certain County-owned property surplus and dispose of same through recycling; and WHEREAS, Grant County Public Works has determined that this equipment is obsolete, has been discontinued, or replaced by newer models; and WHEREAS, it is the intention of the Grant County Public Works to recycle surplus property through TruRecycle (a division of Monarch Association) who will recycle these items; WHEREAS, Grant County Public Works has the equipment listed on the attached list; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that a public hearing be held in the Hearing Room of the Board of County Commissioners at the Grant County Courthouse, Ephrata, Washington at 2:00 P.M. on January 10, 2017 and anyone either for or against these proposed actions may appear and be heard. DATED this 13th day of December , 2016 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON Yea Nay Abstain /s/ Cindy Carter Cindy Carter, Chair /s/ Carolann Swartz Carolann Swartz, Vice Chair /s/ Richard Stevens Richard Stevens, Member ATTEST: /s/ Barbara Vasquez Barbara Vasquez, Clerk of the Board #12048/31747 Pub: December 16 & 22, 2016
Prep roundup: Ephrata drops close dual to Wapato
EPHRATA — Ephrata staged a furious comeback, but ultimately fell to Wapato 40-33.
Big Bend overcomes turnovers, poor shooting to beat Highline
MOSES LAKE — Big Bend didn’t win so much as it survived.
Moses Lake swimmers qualify three individuals and a relay for state meet
MOSES LAKE — In a game where tenths of a second make all the difference in the world, it still sounds funny when swimmers say, “breathing slows you down.” But whatever works.
Thursday, December 15
Wahluke girls basketball starts short some players
MATTAWA — The Wahluke High School girls basketball team started the season last Friday on the short end of 63-33 runaway by Cle Elum in non-league action.
Royal starts basketball boys hoops with 74-59 win
ROYAL CITY — Royal broke away with a 24-14 fourth period to start the prep basketball season Saturday night with a home court non-league victory over Goldendale, 74-59.
Business license reminder
OTHELLO — Rebecca Perez-Ozuna of the City of Othello informs business owners that the City will be mailing out the 2017 business license invoices on Dec. 15.
Othello Christmas Lighting Contest under way
OTHELLO — Let there be light!
Carter Allred returns from mission speaking Spanish
ROYAL CITY — Lots of young men from this region have gone, or go on missions for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for the purpose of helping people in their walk with Jesus and in other ways.
Price named new North Central ESD president
WENATCHEE — Moses Lake School District superintendent Michelle Price was hired as the superintendent of the North Central Education Service District. Price will take over the job in July 2017.
Moses Lake firefighters hand out winter coats to students in need
MOSES LAKE — You don’t need to turn on the nightly news or consult the little weather forecaster in your phone to know that it is bone-chillingly cold outside. The need for a good, warm winter coat shows itself when you step outside into frigid temperatures. With that need in mind, the Moses Lake Firefighters Local 1258 delivered 120 warm winter coats to children in need on Tuesday.
Moses Lake extends real estate excise tax
MOSES LAKE — Home sellers will be forking over a little extra cash when they sell their homes in Moses Lake over the next couple of years, as the Moses Lake City Council voted to extend a real estate excise tax for real estate sold within city limits.
CBH Facebook Live adds new dimension to the news
MOSES LAKE — The Columbia Basin Herald is taking its news gathering process to another level with the addition of CBH Facebook Live broadcasts.
Big Bend's education program growing
MOSES LAKE — The number of students in the Adult Education Program at Big Bend Community College has increased 25 percent from the same period last year. Program director Tyler Wallace reported on the program during the regular meeting of BBCC trustees Monday.
Legal pot a challenge to police recruiting
MOSES LAKE — In the years since Washington voters legalized marijuana consumption for adults over 21, law enforcement had found itself facing a brand-new recruiting issue: What to do with young adults who aspire to careers as police officers and sheriff’s deputies but who have also partaken of the state’s newest legal agricultural product?
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Soap Lake 'Shop with a Cop' event set for Tuesday
SOAP LAKE — Seven children from Soap Lake will have the opportunity to shop with a Soap Lake Police Department officer next week, but to make the event a special occasion, donations are still needed.
CBH Facebook Live ushers in a new way of doing things
All right, I admit. I am slowly crawling into the 21st century now that we’re 15 years into it.
Moses Lake High School class of '61 thankful for reunion help
The Class of ’61 held their 55-year reunion on the weekend of Sept. 16. It was a great success, as always. Each reunion seems to get even better than the last. Our class started with 199 graduating and we had 42, plus spouses, attend our reunion this time. There have been quite a few that we haven’t been able to contact, plus 48 are deceased that we know of, but we felt our attendance was very good. We had classmates from all over the U.S. attending.
Legals December 15, 2016
STATE OF WASHINGTON Irrigated Agriculture Lease No. 12-092579 Ten (10) Year Lease Term Department of Natural Resources (DNR) offers for lease at Sealed Bid Public Auction a tract of land containing 292.59 acres, described as a portion of the NW1/4 and E1/2 lying north and east of the East Low Irrigation Canal, Section 16, Township 16 North, Range 30 East, W. M., in Adams County, Washington, containing 244.3 irrigated agriculture acres. Annual Rent will be $51,303.00. Lease covenants may be examined at the Adams County Courthouse in Ritzville, DNR's Southeast Region Office located at 713 Bowers Rd, Ellensburg, WA 98926, or the office of the Commissioner of Public Lands, Olympia, WA. Sealed bid auction will be held at DNR's Southeast Region office in Ellensburg on Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at 3:30 p. m. For a bidder's qualification packet call (509) 925-0912. PETER GOLDMARK, Commissioner of Public Lands #12042/31307 Pub: December 15, 2016
Ladies Christmas Tea this Sunday
OTHELLO — The Othello Church of the Nazarene will host the annual Ladies Christmas Tea on Sunday, Dec. 11, at 5 p.m. All of the women of the community are invited.
Gifts for Outdoor-minded people, Part 3
This is the third of a four-part series about buying gifts for outdoor-minded people.
Warden to rely on youth in return to SCAC East
WARDEN — Turnovers — the mark of a young team that has not quite found its cohesiveness.
Kaden had a great supporting cast in state game
I sat next to a sports reporter for the Tri-City Herald at the Tacoma Dome Saturday. He had covered the Kamiakin victory Friday night and would cover Richland’s runner-up finish Saturday night.
Beta Lambda donates $300 to Shop with Cop program
OTHELLO — The Othello Chapter of the Beta Lambda Phi sorority has come to the aid of Othello Policemen and their Shop with a Cop program, which will occur on Saturday, Dec. 17.
Wednesday, December 14
1 dead, 1 injured in Royal City shooting last Friday Possible suspect still at large
ROYAL CITY — The Grant County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information that could lead to a suspect in a double shooting near Royal City early in the morning on Friday Dec. 9, that left one person dead and another injured.
Grant Integrated Services plans mental health response team
MOSES LAKE — Grant Integrated Services has received a $185,000 grant from the state to create a mobile response team that will go out and help people in crisis as well as those struggling with addiction and living with mental illness.
Othello School Board approves levy proposal
OTHELLO — Othello School District voters will be asked to approve or reject a three-year maintenance and operations levy in a special election Feb. 14. The Othello School Board approved the levy resolution at its regular meeting Monday.
Marion 'Doc' McManis
November 21, 1932 – December 10, 2016
Stone elected chair of GC Republican Party
MOSES LAKE — The Grant County Republican Party (GCRP) has a new chair, as the nod was given to Almira native Danny Stone during the GCRP’s biennial organizational meeting in Moses Lake on Saturday.
Jose Demetrio 'Pete' Gamboa
December 22, 1934 – December 9, 2016
Warden man cited for driving wrong way in collision
CONNELL — Two men, one from Warden, were cited for driving in the wrong direction after a collision near Connell Tuesday morning.
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Moses Lake man sentenced for eluding officer
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man was sentenced for attempting to elude a Moses Lake police officer and crashing into a row of trees near a church.
Cattlemen's Association pushing hard to outline priorities
The United States Cattlemen’s Association (USCA) is pushing hard to outline U.S. cattle producers’ priorities for the upcoming year and years to come with letters to both current and incoming administrations.
Royal City shooting victim identified
ROYAL CITY — An Othello man was identified as the deceased person from a double shooting early Friday morning near Royal City.
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Othello Community Hospital
Legals December 14, 2016
LEGAL NOTICE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON, COUNTY OF GRANT, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, V. ALL OTHER PERSONS OR PARTIES UNKNOWN CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, LIEN, OR INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 2671 ROAD R. NORTHWEST, QUINCY, WASHINGTON 98848. Case No.: 16-2-00880-8 A lawsuit has been started against you in the above-entitled Court by U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, (Plaintiff): You are hereby summoned to appear within sixty days after the date of the first publication of this summons, to wit, within sixty days after the 9th day of November, 2016 and defend the above entitled action in the above entitled court, and answer the complaint of the plaintiff U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, and serve a copy of your answer upon the undersigned attorneys for the plaintiff, Aldridge Pite LLP, at the office below stated; and in case of your failure so to do, judgment will be rendered against you according to the demand of the complaint, which has been filed with the clerk of said court. The complaint is for judicial foreclosure. ALDRIDGE PITE, LLP: Attn: Shannon K. Calt Plaintiff's Attorneys, 111 SW Columbia Street, Suite 950, Portland, OR 97201. Tel: (858) 750-7600, Fax: (503) 222-2260, Email: scalt@aldridgepite.com #11052/17197 Pub: November 9, 16 & 23, 30 and December 7, 14, 2016
Legals December 14, 2016
The City of Othello _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ SUMMARY PUBLICATION AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF THE CITY OF OTHELLO TRANSPORTATION BENEFIT DISTRICT, FIXING THE BUDGET FOR 2017, SETTING FORTH APPROPRIATIONS AND ESTIMATED REVENUES AND ADOPTING, BY REFERENCE, THE FINAL BUDGET FOR 2017. In accordance with RCW 35A.12.160, this is a summary of the Othello Transportation Benefit District Ordinance No. 01, passed by the Othello Transportation Benefit District Board and approved by President Shawn Logan on the 5th day of December, 2016. The full text may be mailed, free of charge, to any person requesting a copy. SUMMARY The following is a summary of the totals of estimated appropriations for the fund: Fund Appropriations Transportation Benefit District Fund 695 $ 239,391 2017 Budget Total $ 239,391 Debbie Kudrna, CMC City Clerk #12027/29393 Pub: December 14, 2016
Prep roundup: Strong second half not enough for Othello against East Valley
OTHELLO — Othello was unable to overcome a six-point first half and lost to East Valley 57-27.
Moses Lake notches seven straight first-round pins, steamrolls Davis 62-16
MOSES LAKE — There’s a colloquialism in baseball that hitting is contagious.
George drive-by shooters sought
GEORGE — Grant County sheriff’s deputies are asking the public for information about a shooting which happened early on Nov. 30 about five miles south of George.
Tuesday, December 13
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Metal art a 16-year hobby for Ritzville farmer
OTHELLO — It starts with a sketch. Then two sheets of metal are sandwiched together and cut out with precision to bring the sketch to life.
Roy Dell Wilcox
April 20, 1941 – December 3, 2016
Moses Lake man sentenced for raping teen
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man will be spending almost three years behind bars after admitting to having sex with a 13-year-old girl on several different occasions.
Lillian (Lilly/Lil) V. Lee
March 9, 1935 – December 9, 2016
Suspected car thief arrested near Othello
OTHELLO -— A suspected car thief was arrested near Othello over the weekend after allegedly telling Adams County deputies to shoot him.
Santa is coming to school Family Holiday Festival at Moses Lake High School Friday
MOSES LAKE — Families are invited to decorate cookies, watch a classic holiday movie or two, get pictures with Santa and – actually, that’s just the beginning of the activities at the second Family Holiday Festival, from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Moses Lake High School, 803 East Sharon Ave.
Emily Bass blends faith and art
OTHELLO — The Old Hotel & Art Gallery will be featuring not just one, but two local Artists of the Month throughout December.
Donna Lee Copeland
January 16, 1933 – October 2, 2016
Cold weather lands on Columbia Basin
MOSES LAKE — It’s not unexpected – it is winter, after all – but it’s cold outside. And it’s going to stay cold for a while, according to the National Weather Service.
CWAC wrestlers ready to take a run at Toppenish
Thing about wrestling is, it’s just two men and a circle. Start the clock, let’s see what you have.
Poultry and power tools
A few weeks ago I hinted that I had prepared my turkey a little differently. Like a lot of people, I've browsed the internet for various things, and had come across an unorthodox way of preparing a turkey that helped keep the breast from overcooking and allowed for maximum crispy skin.
Huskies, Cougars top field at Warden Invitational
WARDEN — Othello and Warden were the class of the field at the Warden Invitational.
Monday, December 12
Beautiful Othello
OTHELLO — If you agree that Othello is one of the cleanest, brightest small communities anywhere, you can thank the Othello Beautification Committee for much of that.
'Hope for Haiti' raises money for stricken island nation
MOSES LAKE — About halfway through a dinner organized by a group of teens to raise money for relief efforts in Haiti, Scott Lang had an announcement. The teens set a goal of raising $5,500, and after ticket sales but before the silent auction and live dessert auction, they had raised $4,439. But they did even better than that – as of Sunday afternoon they had raised $7,705 after expenses, with the promise of an extra $75.
Miracle on Main Street
EPHRATA — The candy cane walk was very popular. The little girl in the pink dress asked if she could go back just one more time.
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Legals December 12, 2016
City of Moses Lake Notice of Application with Optional DNS and Public Hearing GCRR 101 LLC submitted an application on October 26, 2016 for a Shoreline Substantial Development Permit and a Conditional Use Permit to construct a 3,600 square foot commercial/retail building with adjacent drive-through lane at 125 N. Stratford Road. The vacant parcel is within 200 feet of the shoreline but has no lake frontage. The application was determined to be complete and ready for review on November 15, 2015. The project has been determined to be consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan and the following development regulations are applicable to the project: City of Moses Lake Municipal Code Title 14 Environmental Regulations, Title 16 Buildings and Construction, Title 18 Zoning, Title 20 Development Review Process, and City of Moses Lake Shorelines Management Plan The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing for this project at 7:00 pm, January 12, 2017 in the City Council Chambers located at 401 S. Balsam. All interested parties are encouraged to attend and make comment. Environmental review is required for this project. The City of Moses Lake has reviewed the proposed project for probable adverse environmental impacts and expects to issue a Determination of Non-significance (DNS) for this project. The optional DNS process in WAC 197-11-355 is being used. This may be your only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts of the proposed project. No adverse environmental impacts have been identified, so no mitigating conditions have been identified as necessary through SEPA. The project review process may include additional mitigation measures under applicable codes. Written comments on this proposal from the general public will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on Jan. 12, 2017. Persons who want to be informed of future actions or the final decision on this proposal should provide their name and address to the project planner listed below. The final decision on this proposal will be made within 120 days of the date of the notice of completeness and may be appealed according to the City appeal provisions specified in MLMC 20.11, Appeals. For more information, call Daniel Leavitt at 764-3749. Submit written comments by mail to City of Moses Lake Community Development Department, P.O. Box 1579, Moses Lake, WA 98837. Copies of the information related to this application are available for review at Civic Center Annex, 321 S. Balsam, Moses Lake. Date of Notice: December 6, 2016 #12032/29382 Pub: December 12, 2016
Othello wins team title at Schutte Invitational
OTHELLO — You hear that? That’s Othello banging on the door. It’s early yet and nobody cares what you did in December, but the Husky wrestling team sent a message to the Washington state Class 2A that they are coming.
Dan Dever Memorial Skate Park in Othello a good idea
OTHELLO — The Dan Dever Memorial Skate Park in Othello was opened to the public earlier this year, and it is drawing lots of young skateboarders.
Metal art a 16-year hobby for Ritzville farmer
OTHELLO — It starts with a sketch. Then two sheets of metal are sandwiched together and cut out with precision to bring the sketch to life.
Moses Lake places seven, finishes fourth at IE tournament
SPOKANE VALLEY — In a stacked field, Moses Lake finished fourth overall and placed seven at the Inland Empire Tournament at Central Valley High School.
Sports roundup: Phillips scores 36 in Moses Lake's loss to Eisenhower
YAKIMA — Zach Phillips scored 30-plus points for the third straight game, however, Moses Lake let a halftime lead get away in a 78-73 loss at Eisenhower.
Moses Lake Coyotes score 3 goals in 2 minutes in 5-3 loss to Lewiston
MOSES LAKE — It took 32 minutes for all hell to break loose, but when it finally did there was flurry of pucks in the net Saturday morning at Larson Recreation Center.
Sunday, December 11
Othello boys basketball drops opener to Wapato
OTHELLO — The Othello Huskie boys basketball team hosted the Wapato Wolves Friday, Dec. 2 at Taggares Gym in Othello in a CWAC season opener.
You wouldn't doubt the love of your dog
If you have read my column before, you probably know that I have dogs.
Three injured in three-car collision near Royal City
ROYAL CITY — A 37-year-old Royal City man was hospitalized after his car was rear-ended by a suspected impaired driver the morning of Nov. 30 near Royal City, the Grant County Sheriff’s office reported.
Saturday, December 10
Royal City man charged for possessing stolen car
ROYAL CITY — A Royal City was charged in connection with an incident in which he attempted to hide from a police officer in a crawl space and was found to be in possession of a stolen vehicle and burglary tools.
Prime time for charitable giving
MOSES LAKE — With the Christmas season shifting into high gear, it’s also prime time for charitable projects.
1 dead, 1 injured in Royal shooting
ROYAL CITY — The Grant County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information on a possible suspect in a double shooting near Royal City early Friday morning that left one person dead and another injured.
USDA provides loan fund to Northwest Native Development Fund
COULEE DAM — The Northwest Native Development Fund (NNDF) has been granted access to a $20 million Community Facilities loan fund from USDA Rural Development, and a $2 million grant from Northwest Area Foundation to support tribal community facilities projects.
Moses Lake photographer recognized in photo contest
SPOKANE — How ya gonna keep them down on the farm? Maybe you make them famous on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter.
Emily Bass - Old Hotel artist of the month
OTHELLO — The Old Hotel & Art Gallery will be featuring not just one, but two local Artists of the month throughout December.
GCSO to close parts of 2 days next week
EPHRATA — The Grant County Sheriff’s Office will be closed from 12 noon on Dec. 14 through 12 noon on Dec. 15 for all services except the civil division.
Friday, December 9
Who remembers the Bubbleator?
Do you remember the Bubbleator? Now explain to your children and grandchildren about the Bubbleator. A search of the Internet indicates this unique item was put in storage in 1984 to make way for the Seattle Children’s Museum and later sold to a private owner in Des Moines, Wash.
Man charged for attempting to elude police
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man was charged for giving police a fake name during a traffic stop and attempting to elude a police officer.
A time for war, a time for peace
Ecclesiastes 3: 1, 8b — “For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven… A time for war, and a time for peace.”
Ernest LeRoi Carroll Jr.
July 3, 1925 – December 4, 2016
Donna Lee Copeland
January 16, 1933 – October 2, 2016
Unstoppable
MOSES LAKE — It’s the surface you can hardly stand on. Here in Moses Lake it’s made solid by the 17-degree temperatures that sometimes take your breath away. The chill of the night sets the tone for streaming breath that turns to fog under the exertion of it all.
Roy Alvarez
September 16, 1937 – November 27, 2016
Ephrata OKs budget, snow ordinance
EPHRATA — The Ephrata City Council on Wednesday unanimously approved an $18.6 million budget for 2017, a 13 percent increase over 2016.
Ephrata swears in new patrol officer
EPHRATA — Ephrata’s newest sworn police officer is a local girl who is deeply committed to working in Grant County.
Town Hall meeting to discuss beef checkoff bill today
MOSES LAKE — Senators Judy Warnick, R-Moses Lake, and Rep. Tom Dent, R-Moses Lake, will be hosting town hall meeting today to reintroduce a bill to increase the beef checkoff in Washington state.
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Homer Clyde Didericksen
January 23, 1928 – December 1, 2016
'Transforming Lives'
MOSES LAKE — People who want to go to college often face obstacles, and it's not just the expense.
Soap Lake approves purchase of 5 police body cameras
SOAP LAKE - Soap Lake has now joined a nationwide effort to provide transparency to the police process, as the council approved the purchase of five body cameras for the city’s police department during Wednesday night's council meeting.
How to help: Opportunities for charitable giving around the Basin
MOSES LAKE — Along with many other things, Christmas is the season of charity, and there are a number of charitable opportunities around the Columbia Basin.
Legals December 9, 2016
NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed bids will be received by the Public Utility District No. 2 of Grant County at Ephrata, Washington until 2:00 P.M., on December 21, 2016 for Supplying Fuel for District Vehicles for 2017 as more fully described in Contract Documents 470-06557R. On the above date, the Bids will be opened and read aloud at the District's Office located at 154 A Street SE, Ephrata, Washington, 98823. All bids shall be subject to and shall comply with the "Instructions to Bidders" contained in the Contract Documents, copies of which are available at our e-Bid site www.ebidexchange.com/gcpud/. When reaching this site you will need to register as a new vendor if you are not already on our electronic vendor system. PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 2 OF GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON By: Patrick Bishop Procurement Officer #12031/29350 Pub: December 9, 2016
Moses Lake wins 12 matches, routs West Valley 57-6
MOSES LAKE — Adrian Suarez’s (145) return to the Moses Lake home mat was brief, yet rewarding.
Still time to help out Othello Christmas Baskets program
OTHELLO — Residents of Othello wishing to reach out to the less fortunate this Christmas season still have time to participate in the Othello Community Christmas Baskets program.
One final great game for Royal Knight Kaden Jenks Royal tops Connell, 25-10, for state 1A football crown
TACOMA — Royal High School concluded its second unbeaten football season in a row and won its second successive state 1A championship at the Tacoma Dome Saturday with 25-10 win over SCAC East rival Connell.
Praying for a clear path on these winter roads
Giving myself plenty of time to get to Tacoma last Saturday, I left home at 5:30 a.m. for the usual three-hour drive. Even with a stop at Indian John Hill, I was at the Dome with more than an hour to spare.
Saddle Mountain 3rd-5th graders to compete in VEX IQ Robotics
MATTAWA — Saddle Mountain Elementary third- through fifth-grade students will compete in their first-ever VEX IQ Robotics Challenge and First Lego League competitions this weekend.
Robert (Bob) Eugene Vietzke April 7, 1939 - December 2, 2016
Robert (“Bob”) Eugene Vietzke, 77, passed away after a brief battle with cancer on Friday, Dec. 2, in Othello, Wash. His son was by his side.
Ephrata erases big deficit to beat Quincy
QUINCY — The Ephrata Tigers found a way to put the breaks on a runaway freight train and turn things around in Thursday’s Central Washington Athletic Conference wrestling dual in Quincy.
Becky Jane Wilkins-Carter March 7, 1943 - November 26, 2016
Becky Jane Wilkins-Carter, our beloved Nana, went home to dance with the angels on Nov. 26, 2016 surrounded by the love of her children, family, and lifelong friends. She was born into this world on March 7, 1943 in Berkeley, Calif. to her adoring parents Martha and Harry Willett. The family spent a good amount of time living in various places around the Northwest before she met and married her first love, Kenneth Wilkins, on Dec. 12, 1959. Together they traveled and moved in pursuit of Kenny’s career advancement with the navy and then later into law enforcement. This brought the young couple to settle into Royal City, Wash. in 1973 where Kenny took the position of Deputy Sheriff with the Grant County Sheriff’s Department. They settled into the simple life and welcomed three beautiful children together: Mark, Melisa, and Shane. Becky and Kenny spent 31 wonderful years together before his sad passing in March of 1990.
Prep roundup: Soap Lake boys dispatch Waterville
SOAP LAKE — Behind Brayden Winters’ 20 points, Soap Lake was able to beat Waterville-Mansfield 53-42.
Thursday, December 8
A time for healing for Soap Lake
Soap Lake has gone through much turmoil this year.
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Newhouse urges halt of grants during investigation
WASHINGTON D.C. — With news coming down the pipeline that the anti-farmer “What’s Upstream” campaign has the ability to receive subgrant awards, Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Wash., is demanding the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) halt the awarding of federal grants during its ongoing investigation into “What’s Upstream.”
Maria C. Silva
August 12, 1922 – November 24, 2016
Family is forever
I recently experienced the death of an uncle. I made one of those fly in on Friday, fly out on Monday trips to Denver, which was enough to remind me God bless the minimal traffic we have here in the Columbia Basin.
Quincy man sentenced for drunken high-speed chase
EPHRATA — A Quincy man was sentenced for leading a Washington State Patrol trooper on a high-speed chase at speeds in excess of 100 mph while intoxicated.
New jury duty scam hits Grant County
EPHRATA — A new scam has made its way into Grant County and the Grant County Sheriff’s Office wants the public to know what to do if they feel they are being victimized by the scam.
Nativity display was inspiring
I had the pleasure of attending the display of 350 Nativity scenes at the Moses Lake LDS church. What a great gift from the church to the community. I left infused with the Christmas Spirit and a remembrance of what Christmas is all about.
'Snow Queen'
MOSES LAKE — The tale of the icy Snow Queen, her cruel magic and an innocent, brave girl searching for her foster brother will come to the stage Jan. 6 and 7, courtesy of Today’s Generation Dance Company.
Marjorie Ellen Krull
April 24, 1924 – December 2, 2016
Legals December 8, 2016
Notice of Application Date of Notice: December 8, 2016 Notice is hereby given that a Preliminary Short Subdivision application received by Grant County on November 23, 2016 from Donald & Brenda Garrison (Designated Contact: Jeff Curtis, PO Box 956, Mattawa, WA 99349, 425-359-7147) was found to be technically complete on November 30, 2016. PROJECT: A Short Subdivision of approximately 100.34 acres in order to create four (4) lots from one existing parcel in the Rural Residential 1 zoning district of Grant County. As proposed, Lots 1 and 3 will both be approximately 45.16 acres in size. Lots 1 and 3 will continue their present agricultural use, but will maintain residential capacity. Proposed Lots 2 and 4 will both be approximately 5.00 acres in size. The intended use of Lots 2 and 4 is residential. STUDIES REQUIRED: None. LOCATION: The site address of the subject parcel is 13312 Road Q NW, Quincy, WA. The subject parcel is located approximately 2.10 miles north of the city limits of Quincy, WA, and approximately 3.25 miles north of the intersection of State Highway 28 and State Highway 281, and approximately 1.30 miles north of the intersection of Road Q NW and Martin Road NW, and in the SE quarter of Section 30, Township 21 North, Range 24 East, WM, Grant County, WA (Parcel #15-1233-000). ZONING: Rural Residential 1. PUBLIC HEARING: None. CONSISTENCY STATEMENT: This proposal is subject to and shall be consistent with Grant County Code, International Building Code, and International Fire Code. Copies of application materials (File #P16-0410) are available from Rick Rettig, Grant County Planning Department, 264 West Division Avenue, PO Box 37, Ephrata, WA 98823, (509)754-2011, ext. 2522. Office hours: 8 am-12 noon, 1-4 pm, M-F. Comments must be submitted to the Planning Department no later than 5 pm on December 27, 2016. Comments should be as specific as possible and may be mailed or hand-delivered. All persons, agencies, or tribes have the right to comment, receive notice, participate in any hearings, request a copy of the final decision, and/or appeal the decision as provided by law and County Code. This may be the only opportunity to comment on the above listed materials. #12024/29073 Pub: December 8, 2016
Castro's death might open up new market for Washington apple farmers
In the wake of Fidel Castro’s death, Washington apple growers are watching the political winds both here and in Cuba, a country that could potentially import more than a half million boxes a year.
Gifts for Outdoor-minded people, Part 2
This is the second of a four-part series about buying gifts for outdoor-minded people.
Warden back in Class 1A SCAC East after two-year absence
WARDEN — It’s the same goal, just a different destination.
Police chief benefits among audit findings
MATTAWA — The Washington State Auditor’s Office audit of the City of Mattawa completed recently has very few negative findings, but it does bring questions to some transactions involving the police department.
Wednesday, December 7
1 injured in Moses Lake collision
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man was cited for his role in a single-vehicle collision in Moses Lake Monday night that left a woman injured.
County raises speed limit over protests
EPHRATA — Despite the objection of local residents present, the Grant County Commission voted unanimously on Tuesday to raise the speed limit on a nearly 2-mile stretch of Lower Crab Creek Road to 50 mph from the current 35.
'Miracle on Main Street' returns to Ephrata
EPHRATA — Activities are scheduled all afternoon Saturday as part of “Miracle on Main Street,” the annual community Christmas celebration in Ephrata. Activities begin at noon at the Ephrata Recreation Center, 112 Southwest Basin St.
Bail decreased to $5,000 for accused kidnapper
EPHRATA — An accused kidnapper’s bail was lowered from $100,000 down to $5,000 by a Grant County Superior Court judge Tuesday morning.
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Suspect in 1991 murder case pleads not guilty
EPHRATA — A suspect in the 1991 murder of a Moses Lake woman was arrested in Texas last month and is now awaiting trial in Grant County.
Barbara J Storey
August 27. 1934 – December 3, 2016
Fundraising dinner for Haiti set for Saturday
MOSES LAKE — A fundraising banquet with the proceeds going to a mission facility in Haiti heavily damaged by Hurricane Matthew is scheduled for 5:30 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the First Baptist Church, 724 West Fourth Ave., Moses Lake.
Family Farm Alliance Conference to tackle critical water issues
MOSES LAKE — The conference might be in Las Vegas, but the 29th annual Family Farm Alliance Conference will tackle some critical issues near and dear to the Columbia Basin when the west’s most effective grassroots irrigated agricultural organization meets Feb. 23-24 at the Monte Carlo Resort & Casino.
Elks Hoop Shoot on Saturday at Frontier Middle School
MOSES LAKE — No matter where you go in the country, an Elks Lodge is right around the corner. The Elks Club has been doing good things for good people for as long as anybody can remember.
Herbert G. Petrak
June 20, 1931 – December 4, 2016
County mulls land sale to ML schools
EPHRATA — The Grant County Commission on Tuesday unanimously declared 57 acres east of the county fairgrounds “surplus land” as it considers selling the parcel to the Moses Lake School District.
Legals December 7, 2016
LEGAL NOTICE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON, COUNTY OF GRANT, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, V. ALL OTHER PERSONS OR PARTIES UNKNOWN CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, LIEN, OR INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 2671 ROAD R. NORTHWEST, QUINCY, WASHINGTON 98848. Case No.: 16-2-00880-8 A lawsuit has been started against you in the above-entitled Court by U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, (Plaintiff): You are hereby summoned to appear within sixty days after the date of the first publication of this summons, to wit, within sixty days after the 9th day of November, 2016 and defend the above entitled action in the above entitled court, and answer the complaint of the plaintiff U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, and serve a copy of your answer upon the undersigned attorneys for the plaintiff, Aldridge Pite LLP, at the office below stated; and in case of your failure so to do, judgment will be rendered against you according to the demand of the complaint, which has been filed with the clerk of said court. The complaint is for judicial foreclosure. ALDRIDGE PITE, LLP: Attn: Shannon K. Calt Plaintiff's Attorneys, 111 SW Columbia Street, Suite 950, Portland, OR 97201. Tel: (858) 750-7600, Fax: (503) 222-2260, Email: scalt@aldridgepite.com #11052/17197 Pub: November 9, 16 & 23, 30 and December 7, 14, 2016
Phillips scores 32, Moses Lake beats Chiawana 70-61
MOSES LAKE — Surely the opposition has to take a look at Zach Phillips and say, “Him?”
Othello High chess team takes fourth at mini state
OTHELLO — The Othello B team finished fourth at the first chess state competition of the year (mini team state).
Columbia Basin agriculture community watching to see what changes new administration will make
MOSES LAKE — President-elect Donald Trump’s road to the White House was based, in part, on strong support for rural America. The New York City real estate mogul doesn’t have a record on agriculture policy, but he has vowed to keep the farm bill together, go big on infrastructure, slash regulations and re-negotiate trade deals.
Prep roundup: MLCA beats CCA behind fourth-quarter surge 49-30
WENATCHEE — Moses Lake Christian Academy turned a five-point lead into a 19-point win after an exceptional fourth quarter.
Great granddaughter of Oregon settlers next speaker for PAWS
OTHELLO — An Othello woman, whose great grandparents settled in Oregon after the Civil War, will be the guest speaker at the next meeting of the Presbyterian Adult Women’s Society on Wednesday, Dec. 14.
Tuesday, December 6
Boeing exec sees bright future for state
MOSES LAKE — Despite not knowing what will become of the old Boeing hangar at the Moses Lake International Airport, a senior official with the Chicago-based company said Boeing still intends to use the facility for flight testing.
Takiko 'Yoshi' Linda Newcomb
February 9, 1934 – December 4, 2016
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Man arrested after allegedly fleeing traffic stop
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man was arrested Sunday afternoon after reportedly fleeing a traffic stop in Moses Lake.
Commissioners approve lighting changes
EPHRATA — Grant County commissioners on Monday approved an adjustment in the assessment for two small lighting districts near Moses Lake, raising the rates for a few county residents while lowering them for others.
Getting creative with casseroles
Casseroles normally don't make an appearance at our house, except for after baking a turkey. I ate lots of casseroles as a kid and really have no aversion to them today. My daughter noted that the one listed below hadn't been made for the last two years.
Darrik Gregg named head of new GCSO Emergency Management Division
EPHRATA — The newly created Grant County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Management Division now has a leader.
'The Nutcracker'
MOSES LAKE — Central Washington residents and visitors who'd like to give the holiday season an exciting, colorful, musical start should consider “The Nutcracker” ballet performed by the Ballet Academy of Moses Lake.
Accused Waterville kidnapper found in California
EPHRATA — A woman who is accused of kidnapping a 6-year-old girl was apprehended last week in California.
Legals December 6, 2016
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF ADAMS In the Matter of the Estate of: ) NO: 16-4-00044-5 ) CAROLYN E. GRATE, ) PROBATE NOTICE TO ) CREDITORS Deceased. ) RCW 11.40.020 The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative's attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and RCW 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the Decedent's probate and nonprobate assets. DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: NOVEMBER 22, 2016 PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: BARBARA DAILEY ATTORNEY FOR THE STEVEN H. SACKMANN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: ADDRESS FOR MAILING OR 455 E HEMLOCK ST, SUITE A SERVICE: OTHELLO, WA 99344 #12009/20720 Pub.: November 22, 29 & December 6, 2016
Washington Wheat Growers oppose breaching Snake dams
The Snake River dams are part of the Columbia-Snake River System, a 465-mile river waterway that is the top wheat export gateway in the United States and the third-largest grain export gateway in the world.
Warden, Othello place high at Lady Jags Kickoff Invite
PUYALLUP — Warden and Othello placed high at the Lady Jags Kickoff Invite and Emerald Ridge High School in Puyallup.
Prep roundup: 6 Chiefs make all-league for girls soccer
Moses Lake was rewarded for coming one win shy of a state tournament berth with six selections to the Columbia Basin Big Nine all-league soccer team.
Manta Rays solid at Christmas Open Swim Meet
WENATCHEE — Manta Ray Aquatics recently returned from the Christmas Open Swim Meet in Wenatchee.
Monday, December 5
First snow of the season this week
MOSES LAKE — It being December and all, it’s reasonable to expect it, and it’s here – snow season. A cold front at the surface and a wave of precipitation above it is expected to produce snow Thursday and maybe into the weekend.
1 dead in 2-vehicle collision near Quincy
QUINCY — A 21-year-old man died in a two-vehicle collision near Quincy early Saturday morning.
Santa rides a Harley
MOSES LAKE — It’s not Christmas in Moses Lake until Santa sits on a Harley.
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Brian Gene Clasen
September 9, 1969 – November 30, 2016
Breathing fire at the Ag Parade
MOSES LAKE — “This is usually a pretty darn good parade.”
Mitsubishi shows off new planes
MOSES LAKE — Twenty-five hundred hours.
Legals December 5, 2016
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Grant County, Washington IN THE MATTER OF MODIFYING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF NOTICE OF HEARING CHAPTER 11.04 OF THE GRANT COUNTY CODE Res #16-187-CC ENTITLED "MAXIMUM SPEED LIMITS" WHEREAS the Board of County Commissioners of Grant County Washington have received a request to amend that portion of the Grant County Code described as follows: Section 11.04.035 of Grant County Code amended with the following: Road Name Vicinity Road Log Speed Limit MP From MP To Mile Length Lower Crab Creek Rd 11130 35 0.0 E SW going East 1.7 1.7 miles east of E SE 1.7 THEREBY the Speed Limit of Lower Crab Creek will be the Grant County Standard of 50 MPH. WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners has determined that consideration should be given to amending certain County road speed limits. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that a public hearing on amending those limits aforementioned; shall be held in the Hearing Room of the Board of County Commissioners of Grant County, Washington, located in the County Courthouse, Ephrata, Washington at 1:45 PM, on Tuesday, the 6th day of December, 2016. DATED this 22nd day of November , 2016 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Yea Nay Abstain GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON /s/ Cindy Carter Cindy Carter, Chair /s/ Carolann Swartz Carolann Swartz, Vice Chair /s/ Richard Stevens Richard Stevens, Member ATTEST: /s/ Barbara Vasquez Clerk of the Board #12018/52532 Pub: November 30 & December 5, 2016
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MOSES LAKE — Steals, blocks, deflections and turnovers highlighted Moses Lake's defensive effort against Walla Walla in the first half Saturday night.
Royal captures second straight state championship
TACOMA — Kaden Jenks totaled 246 passing yards and 146 rushing yards, leading top-ranked Royal to its second straight undefeated season and Class 1A state championship 25-10 over Connell.
Othello School Board approves property purchase
OTHELLO — The Othello School Board has approved an agreement to purchase 81.14 acres of land along 14th Street and Lee Road. The district will pay $2.4 million to the current owner, Terra Gold Farms. The draft agreement was approved during the regular board meeting Monday. The land is located at Lee Road between Seventh and 14th streets.
Sports roundup: Moses Lake boys split games
WALLA WALLA — Moses Lake split a pair of non-league games against Mid-Columbia Conference opponents.
Othello School Board approves property purchase
OTHELLO — The Othello School Board has approved an agreement to purchase 81.14 acres of land along 14th Street and Lee Road. The district will pay $2.4 million to the current owner, Terra Gold Farms. The draft agreement was approved during the regular board meeting Monday. The land is located at Lee Road between Seventh and 14th streets. Assistant superintendent Gina Bullis said there are no plans to build on the property now, but district officials plan to keep it as a site for any additional schools. The sale should be completed by the end of January. In other business, a discussion of a site visit to Wahitis Elementary prompted questions about traffic on 14th Street. Construction closed part of 14th Street during the spring, summer and fall, including the stretch in front of Wahitis Elementary. Prior to construction the road had a four-way stop outside Scootney Springs Elementary, but the stop signs were removed during construction and haven’t been replaced. Board member Juan Garza said he had received inquiries about the stop signs, and whether they would be reinstalled. “It sounds to me like they (the stop sign removals) are permanent, right? It’s going to stay that way.” Bullis said she had received inquiries too, and had asked city officials about them, including a question at the Othello City Council meeting earlier Monday evening. City manager Wade Faris told her, Bullis said, the city wasn’t required to reinstall them. The original purpose was to eliminate some of the congestion on 14th, Cemetery and Ash streets when kids and parents were coming and going from Scootney Springs. City officials think the extra lanes will accommodate any congestion, she said. Board member Mike Garza said the stop signs were installed as the result of a traffic study conducted by the district at the city’s request. He asked if the city had done an additional traffic study prior to removal. Bullis said city officials didn’t give a reason for the change. Mike Garza also asked if city officials planned to paint crosswalks across 14th Street at Wahitis Elementary. “I noticed there are no crosswalk designations across 14th” at the school, he said. Bullis said she would ask city officials.
Sunday, December 4
Put faith in God and get on with it
I find that, as I get older, I am more of a routine person than I used to be. When I get to work, I always make myself a cup of coffee (decaf) and sit down to read the news online.
Longtime foe Connell in way of state title
ROYAL CITY — Royal and Connell High Schools have played football against each other numerous times over the years and, for the second time, they will face each other for the state 1A championship.
Community branding more than just a logo
OTHELLO — When it comes to making changes to a community’s marketing strategy, the term “re-branding” can often leave residents wondering what it entails.
Saturday, December 3
Sleeping on the street to build a warm place
MOSES LAKE — A row of boxes sat in the Penhallurick's True Value parking lot Thursday night and into Friday morning. To most the boxes were just that; boxes. Sure they hold valuables and can come in handy in a variety of situations. But, all-in-all, a simple cardboard box doesn’t have a lot of emotional pull or extra value outside of normal day-to-day uses.
GTA swaps free bus fare this week for donations to Warming Center
MOSES LAKE — Grant Transit Authority is waiving bus fare this week for riders who are willing to make donations to the Warming Center in Moses Lake.
Realtors kick in over $5,000 for Boys and Girls Club
MOSES LAKE — A charitable project by the Moses Lake-Othello Board of Realtors resulted in a donation of more than $5,000 to the Moses Lake Boys and Girls Club.
Celtic singers, dancers in concert Saturday
MOSES LAKE — A trio of sisters performing folk music with a Celtic vibe will take the stage at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Wallenstien Theatre. The performance by the Gothard Sisters is sponsored by the Central Basin Community Concert Association.
ML school board elects president, VP
MOSES LAKE — Members of the Moses Lake School Board unanimously re-elected Kevin Donovan as president and Oscar Ochoa as vice president of the school board at a special meeting on Thursday.
Big Bend students donate to New Hope
MOSES LAKE — A local organization supporting victims of domestic violence and sexual assault received a donation of 70 handmade teddy bears, courtesy of the ASB council at Big Bend Community College.
Cousin graduates of EWU perfect role models for Wahluke schools
MATTAWA — School administrators often reach out of district to find role models for their students, bringing speakers in from distant cities.
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I invited my son Grover, who lives in Spokane, to the Royal-Deer Park football game at Gonzaga Prep Stadium, saying it should be a really good game. At halftime he said:
Friday, December 2
Lunsford winner in the A-Main race
Last week we featured two photos of The Turf Café, a long-standing Moses Lake restaurant. Today we feature two telephone book ads for The Turf, one from 1957 and the other 1966. The interesting part of being able to read two ads about one establishment from nine years apart is seeing the difference, such as being open from 6 a.m. to 1 a.m. at one point and being open 24 hours at another.
Snowflake art on Free Family Saturday
MOSES LAKE — Kids of all ages can use watercolors to paint a snowflake scene at Free Family Saturday, noon to 2 p.m. (or until supplies run out) at the Moses Lake Museum & Art Center, 4011 South Balsam St.
State poet laureate to visit Soap Lake, Ephrata
SOAP LAKE — Washington State Poet Laureate Tod Marshall will present readings of his works Thursday at the Soap Lake and Ephrata public libraries. Marshall will be reading his poems at 2 p.m. in Soap Lake and 7 p.m. in Ephrata.
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Moses Lake Police Department
Moses Lake woman sentenced for trying to elude deputy
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake woman was sentenced for attempting to elude a Grant County Sheriff’s Office deputy.
Neoma Loraine Fudge Geer
November 15, 1959 – November 1, 2016
Woman charged for eluding police in stolen car
MOSES LAKE — A Spokane woman was charged for attempting to elude police in a vehicle she admitted to stealing from her ex-husband.
Food, toy donations sought for Operation Friendship
MOSES LAKE — Donations of toys and money are being solicited for Operation Friendship, the annual toy drive for the Moses Lake Food Bank.
Legals December 2, 2016
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF GRANT The United States of America, acting through | the Rural Housing Service or Successor | Agency, United States Department of | No. 16-2-01037-3 Agriculture, | | SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION Plaintiff, | v. | | Shelly C. Ekkelboom, also known as Shelly C. | Bonneville, a single woman; State of | Washington, Department of Employment | Security; Midland Funding, LLC, a | Washington limited liability company; Justin | B. Bonneville; and 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 to have any right, title, estate lien, or | interest in the real estate described in the | complaint herein. | | _______________________Defendants. | TO: Defendant, Shelly C. Ekkelboom, also known as Shelly C. Bonneville, a single woman; State of Washington, Department of Employment Security; Midland Funding, LLC, a Washington limited liability company; Justin B. Bonneville; and 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 to have any right, title, estate lien, or interest in the real estate described in the complaint herein,: You are hereby summoned to appear within sixty (60) days after the date of the first publication of this Summons, to it, within sixty (60) days after the 28th day of October, 2016, and defend the real property foreclosure in Grant County, Washington and answer the Complaint of The United States of America acting through the Rural Housing Service or Successor Agency, United States Department of Agriculture ("Plaintiff"). You are asked to serve a copy of your Answer or responsive pleading upon the undersigned attorneys for the Plaintiff at its office stated below. In case of your failure to do so judgment will be rendered against you according to the demand of the Complaint which has been filed with the Clerk of the Court. The purpose of this lawsuit is to obtain a judgment to be satisfied through the foreclosure of real property located in Grant County, Washington and legally described as: Lot 73, Revision of Jerdon's First Addition to Ephrata, according to the plat thereof recorded in Volume 10 of Plats, page 60, records of Grant County, Washington. Commonly known as: 308 SE 6th Ave., Ephrata, WA 98823. DATED this 5 day of October , 2016. /s/ Bryce Dille Bryce H. Dille, WSBA #2862 of Campbell, Dille, Barnett & Smith, P.L.L.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 317 South Meridian Puyallup, WA 98371 #12004/13239 Pub: October 28, November 4, 11, 18, 25 & December 2, 2016
Outside shooting the difference in Big Bend's loss to Multnomah JV
MOSES LAKE — The proficient outside shooting of Multnomah JV in the first quarter surprised even head coach Demetrius McQuarn.
Othello Choral Society's cantata ready for stage
OTHELLO — The Othello Choral Society’s 38th Christmas Cantata is ready, and performances will start this weekend. This year’s cantata is “The Silence and The Sound” by Heather Sorenson.
Prep roundup: Jessica Olson's 17 points lead Moses Lake past Southridge
KENNEWICK — Jessica Olson scored 11 of her game-high 17 points in the fourth quarter and Moses Lake opened its regular season with a 56-18 win at Southridge.
Kyle E. Lynch Aug. 31, 1969 - Nov. 23, 2016
Have you heard the phrase, “I’m from the government and I’m here to help?”
Barbara Jean Dell Harris April 19, 1945 - November 17, 2016
Barbara Jean Dell Harris was born April 19, 1945. She lived in the same house at the end of Thomas Addition outside of Rocky Ford, Colorado until she married Dennie Harris on August 19, 1962. She graduated from Rocky Ford High School in 1963. Dennie was unable to attend her graduation because he had been drafted into the U.S. Army and was completing basic training in Fort Ord, California. They both went to his next assignment in Aberdeen, Maryland and then to Germany. Their son, Darin, was born in Munchen. They lived in Rocky Ford and then in Karval when they returned. Their daughter, Brenda, was born in Hugo, Colorado.
CWAC wrestlers ready to take a run at Toppenish
Thing about wrestling is, it’s just two men and a circle. Start the clock, let’s see what you have.
Royal bags stags, 56-0, in state playoff football
The game against Deer Park was nearly perfect. Royal suffered only one penalty, for unsportsmanlike conduct, near the end when one Knight spoke unflatteringly of a Stag, and the best quarterback in the state fumbled the ball.
Handbell Ringers Christmas concert on tap
GEORGE — The renowned Marlin Handbell Ringers will give their annual Christmas concert at the George Community Hall on Saturday, Dec. 3.
What a family mess grandma and I created
I visited California uncles once in a while during the 1970s and was disappointed to learn they didn’t visit each other much, sometimes not having contact for more than a year even though they lived in the same small town.
Kathleen S. Laursen
Kathleen S. Laursen, 68, of Othello, Washington, passed away November 22, 2016 at Deaconess in Spokane, Washington. She was born in Portland, Oregon on July 9, 1948. To leave an online condolence to the family, and for service information, please visit our website at www.stevensfc.com.
Thursday, December 1
Jenks, Christensen and the Knights are knocking on destiny's door
ROYAL — There’s a quiet confidence in the air when the Royal Knights take the field. They play with a little bit of swag and a little bit of humility. They’re the kind of guys that’ll send you elbows over tea kettle, then help ya up when the whistle blows.
Minimum wage increase bumps up city budget
MOSES LAKE — Election night brought about several different changes nationwide. From the election of a new president, to new representatives and senators and ballot measures, the voters had their say. Amidst ongoing budget talks and discussions by Moses Lake officials, one of the measures approved by Washington voters changed the city’s budget overnight by around $50,000.
Legals December 1, 2016
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY The United States of America acting ] through the Rural Housing Service or ] CASE NO.: 16-2-00686-4 Successor Agency, United States ] JUDGMENT:16-9-01205-3 Department of Agricultural, ] ] Plaintiff, ] SHERIFF'S PUBLIC NOTICE OF SALE ] OF REAL PROPERTY vs. ] ] The Estate of Donna R. Jackson; ] unknown heirs, spouses, legatees and ] devisees of the Estate of Donna R. ] Jackson; 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 to have any right, title, ] estate, lien, or interest in the real estate ] described in the complaint herein, and ] DSHS, Financial Services ] Administration, Office of Financial ] Recovery of the State of Washington. ] ] Defendants. ] 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: Lot 297, Larson Subdivision, as per plat recorded in Volume 10 of Plats, pages 71 through 80, records of Grant County, Washington, EXCEPT that portion described as follows: Beginning at the most Westerly corner of Lot 297, the true point of beginning; thence North 65 55'30" East (shown on the plat as North 65 54'00" East), a distance of 74.51 feet along the Northerly boundary of Lot 297; thence South 18 35'40" East, a distance of 44.33 feet; thence South 19 41'40" East, a distance of 31.98 feet along the common wall of the garage; thence South 19 32'50" East, a distance of 22.60 feet along the centerline of the driveway to the Southerly boundary of Lot 297; thence South 65 24'00" West, a distance of 74.14 feet along the Southerly boundary of Lot 297 to the Southerly corner of Lot 297; thence North 19 24'50" West (shown on the plat as North 19 26'00" West), a distance of 99.55 feet (shown on the plat as 99.48 feet) along the boundary common to Lots 297 and 295 to the true point of beginning. TAX PARCEL NO.: 310297001 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 8942 Westover Blvd. #B, Moses Lake, WA 98837 The sale of the described property is to take place at 10:30 am on the 9th day of December, 2016 at the main lobby of the Grant County Courthouse, Ephrata, Washington. The judgment debtor can avoid the sale by paying the judgment amount of $45,549.90 plus interest, costs and fees before the sale date. For the exact amount, contact the attorney at the address stated below. Dated this 14th day of October, 2016 at Ephrata, WA 98823. THOMAS E. JONES, Sheriff Theresa Sheets By: Theresa Sheets, Civil Specialist cc: Campbell, Dille, Barnett, & Smith, P.L.L.C. Attn: Bryce Dille 317 South Meridian Puyallup, Washington 98371 1-253-848-3513 #12002/9788 Pub: Oct 27, Nov 3, 10, 17, 23 & Dec 1, 2016
Elsie J. Schell
December 25, 1929 – November 20, 2016
Royal City man arrested for DUI after injury collision
ROYAL CITY — A Royal City man was allegedly intoxicated when he rear-ended another vehicle near Royal City Wednesday.
Building conundrum focus of Big Bend CC meeting
MOSES LAKE — A conundrum over the design of the proposed professional-technical building on the Big Bend Community College campus prompted BBCC officials to convene a public meeting Monday night to look for a solution.
Nominations sought for processed pear board
YAKIMA — Nominations will be accepted Dec. 5 for two positions on the Processed Pear Committee, one for growers, one for processors.
Rotary Foundation wins national award
MOSES LAKE — The Rotary Foundation and local chapters have been a driving force behind community projects for the past 100 years. But it’s always nice when someone notices. The Association of Fundraising Professionals recognized The Rotary Foundation with its annual Award for Outstanding Foundation.
Becky Jane Wilkins-Carter
March 7, 1943 – November 26, 2016
East Irrigation District elections set for Dec. 13
OTHELLO — The election for the seat for Director District No. 5 of the East Columbia Irrigation District is scheduled for Dec. 13. Polls will be open from 1 to 8 p.m. for in-person voters.
Gifts for Outdoor-minded people, Part 1
This is a four-part series about buying gifts to outdoor-minded people.
Newhouse introduces bill to fix VA issues
WASHINGTON D.C. — In the wake of a series of scandals surrounding the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Fourth Congressional District Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Yakima, has introduced a bill proposing solutions.
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Crescent Bar improvements a misuse of money
Salt of the earth Knights ready for anything
MOSES LAKE — I used to cover this basketball team in Cheyenne that made Wyoming sports history with a 23-0 run to a state championship.
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Moses Lake Police Department
No injuries in morning shooting near George
GEORGE — There were no injuries in a shooting early Wednesday morning south of George.
