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Othello council looks at farmers market

OTHELLO — Rosa Gonzalez would like Othello’s farmers market switched back to Saturday.

Why pay for internet we can't have?

I reside outside the city limits of Ephrata. As of right now I am just a few roads from the High Speed Network (HSN). The internet we have in this area is sub-par to the other 70 percent of Grant County. I have found out from a person working there that all residents who have Grant County PUD pay for the maintenance of the system, even the 30 percent who don’t have access to the HSN. I do understand that if it is offered and not wanted, they should pay for the upkeep but not the ones that can’t have HSN. I have read the Outreach Update from the PUD, but seems to always need more data. I know there was a survey out there, I did take it. But I am sure not all 30 percent of the non-HSN customers knew about it. I only found out when I wrote the PUD complaining about HSN not available in my area and after what internet I have took 45 minutes to watch a 15-minute video.

Classes start at Camp Five

MOSES LAKE — Camp Five sounds like the name of a far-flung military outpost somewhere in the deserts of western Iraq, where soldiers hunker down to keep the peace and defend freedom.

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The Buyses are Quincy's Farm Family of the Year

QUINCY — Making something out of nothing is the typical plight for most farmers. It was no different for Jim and Minnie Buys who bought a modest parcel of land 50 years ago off of what is now Adams and Road 11.5 Northwest in Quincy, and turned it into a thriving spread.

Communication key in Othello bond proposal

Othello schools are bursting at the seams, fraught with overcrowding in kindergarten through eighth grade and grades 9-12. The school district is working to solve the problem and improve conditions for students and staff.

Mom thanks Samaritan staff for helping save adopted son

MOSES LAKE — By all accounts, it was a pretty uneventful day in the mother-baby unit at Samaritan Hospital. It was so quiet nurse Tiranna Bone and midwife Nicole Anderson were hanging out after Anderson’s shift, just talking, for about 45 minutes.

Battle of the Badge softball reset for Sept. 7

MOSES LAKE — The Battle of the Badge softball game was rescheduled for Sept. 7. The game had been postponed due to an off-duty deputy accidentally shooting his wife, who survived and is recovering from surgery.

Samaritan financial picture positive

MOSES LAKE — Samaritan Hospital finished in the black for July and is making more money for the year to date than the targets in the 2017 budget. Hospital district commissioners reviewed the monthly financial statement at the regular meeting Tuesday.

Legals August 31, 2017

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF GRANT WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB ] D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT ] CASE NO.: 16-2-00980-4 INDIVIDUALLY BUT AS TRUSTEE FO ] JUDGEMENT NO.: 17-9-00561-6 PRETIUM MORTGAGE ACQUISITION TRUST, ] ] SHERIFF'S NOTICE TO Plaintiff ] JUDGEMENT OF SALE OF ] REAL PROPERTY vs. ] ] THE ESTATE OF RUTH E. FANDRICH; THE ] UNKNOWN HEIRS, ASSIGNEES, AND ] DEVISEES OF RUTH E. FANDRICH; HELEN ] BICKLE; ASSOCIATES HOUSING FINANCE, ] LLC; 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 ] ] Defendant. ] The Estate of Ruth E. Fandrich Helen Bickle 11202 Bobwhite Dr. NE 11202 Bobwhite Dr. NE Moses Lake, WA 98837 Moses Lake, WA 98837 The Unknown Heirs, Assignees And Devisee Unknown All Other Persons or Parties Of Ruth E. Fandrich 11202 Bobwhite Dr. NE 11202 Bobwhite Dr. NE Moses Lake, WA 98837 Moses Lake, WA 98837 Associates Housing Finance, LLC c/o CT Corporation System as Registered Agent 505 Union Ave. SE, Ste. 120 Olympia, WA 98501 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 4, QUAIL SPRINGS, PHASE 3, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 18 OF PLATS, PAGES 47 AND 48, RECORDS OF GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON. TAX PARCEL NO.: 120881604 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 11202 Bobwhite Dr. NE, Moses Lake, Washington. The sale of the described property is to take place at 10:30 am on the 22nd day of September, 2017 at the main lobby of the Grant County Courthouse, Ephrata, Washington. The judgment debtor can avoid the sale by paying the judgment amount of $214,088.84 plus interest, costs and fees before the sale date. For the exact amount, contact the attorney at the address stated below. This property is subject to: A redemption period of eight months, which will expire at 4:30 pm on the 22nd day of May, 2018. The judgment debtor or debtors or any of them may redeem the above described property at any time up to the end of the redemption period by paying the amount bid at the Sheriff's sale plus additional costs, taxes, assessment, certain other amounts, fees and interest. If you are interested in redeeming the property, contact the attorney at the address stated below to determine the exact amount necessary to redeem. IMPORTANT NOTICE: If the judgment debtor or debtors do not redeem the property by 4:30 pm on the 22nd day of May, 2018, the end of the redemption period, the purchaser at the Sheriff's sale will become the owner and may evict the occupant from the property unless the occupant is a tenant holding under an unexpired lease. If the property to be sold is occupied as a principal residence by the judgment debtor or debtors at the time of sale, he, she, they or any of them may have the right to retain possession during the redemption period, if any, without payment of any rent or occupancy fee. The judgment debtor may also have a right to retain possession during any redemption period if the property is used for farming or if the property is being sold under a mortgage that so provides. Dated this 21st day of July, 2017, at Ephrata, WA 98823. THOMAS E. JONES, Sheriff of Grant County By: Theresa Sheets, Civil Specialist cc: ALDRIDGE PITE, LLP Attn: Shannon K. Calt 111 SW Columbia Street: Suite 950 Portland, Oregon 97201 Phone: 1-858-750-7600 #09001/102683 Pub August 3, 10, 17, & 24, & 31, 2017 and September 7, 2017

Taxing robots to slow down worker displacement

Last February, the European Parliament rejected a tax on robots, but took the first steps to regulate their development and deployment. The legislation also aims to establish liability for the actions of robots including self-driving vehicles.

Is a three-peat in the cards for the Royal High Knights?

ROYAL CITY — The Royal Knights are a force to be reckoned with. Make no mistake about it.

Big Bend volleyball ready to change the culture with new NWAC season

MOSES LAKE — They are laying the groundwork to something good, changing the culture, and seeing if they can’t earn a little respect in the Northwest Athletic Conference East Region this season.

Three RVs lost in late night fire

MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake recreational vehicle business lost three RVs in a late night fire Thursday night, Aug. 24. It was the second fire that day in the same location.

Orioles rally past Mariners 8-7 for 7th straight victory

BALTIMORE (AP) — During a seven-game winning streak that’s turned around their season, the Baltimore Orioles have found all sorts of ways to come out on top.

Ephrata receivers will create matchup problems with smaller defensive backs

EPHRATA — Ephrata coach Jay Mills must have pulled through the CWAC drive-through, leaned out the window and said, “Super size me.”

Mitsubishi Aircraft gift finally gets off the ground

MOSES LAKE — You’d be surprised how difficult it is to actually donate something to the United States government.

Budget information given to Othello School Board

OTHELLO — For the Othello School District, revised school funding rules approved during the 2017 Washington legislative session will mean – actually, some of that is still being determined.

K-9 Chicka tracks down alleged burglar near Soap Lake

SOAP LAKE — K-9 deputy Chicka helped track down one of two suspects from a Soap Lake residential burglary early Tuesday morning.

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Soap Lake wins NFCS grant

SOAP LAKE — The City of Soap Lake received a $750 grant from Northwest Farm Credit Services to help pay for the construction of youth soccer fields.

Othello School Board discusses construction bond

OTHELLO — At least some Othello School District patrons are skeptical of having a kindergarten through fifth grade school and a middle school in close proximity. Most of the 183 respondents to a survey conducted by the district also preferred one construction bond proposal to two. The survey results were presented to Othello School Board members Monday night

Mary Ellen Byrd (Grimes-Kinamon)

April 9, 1947 – August 23, 2017

Othello City Council looks into recycling

OTHELLO — As eager as some Othello residents — and city council members — are to have a city-wide recycling program, it will be difficult to create a program that will pay for itself.

More charges in murder case

EPHRATA — Additional charges were filed on Tuesday in connection with the December murder of 31-year-old Jill Sundberg. A long continuance was also granted to give the prosecution and defense time to prepare their respective cases.

Saving lives: Deputies will carry nasal spray to reverse drug OD's

GRANT COUNTY — Naloxone has proven over the years to save lives. The nasal anti-opioid spray has been used by countless law enforcement agencies across the country in reviving victims of opioid overdoses and will soon be in the hands of Grant County Sheriff’s Office deputies in hopes of repeating that nationwide success in Grant County.

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Legals August 30, 2017

Notice of Application and Proposed Mitigated Determination of Non-Significance Date of Notice: August 30, 2017 Notice is hereby given that a JARPA (Substantial Shoreline Development Permit/ Floodplain Development Permit Application) and SEPA Checklist received by Grant County on August 8, 2017 from Vince & Patty Buckham (Designated Contact: Eldon Broughton, 2403 Westshore Dr. NE, Moses Lake, WA 98837, 509-750-9051) were found to be technically complete on August 23, 2017. Grant County expects to issue a Mitigated 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. PROPOSED MITIGATION MEASURES: 1. Limit the size of the project to the minimum amount necessary. 2. Construction shall be done during the annual draw-down (when the water level is low enough to allow work with minimal disturbance of lands below the Ordinary High Water Mark). 3. Best management practices for control of erosion and sedimentation shall be implemented for the project. 4. Construction should be done in a manner that minimizes adverse effects to the operations, facilities, waters, lands, and resources of the project. 5. Project requires mitigation at a rate of 1:1 for all new over-water structures. PROJECT: A Shoreline Permit/ Floodplain Development Permit to enable the replacement of an existing 8-ft by 20-ft. dock with an 8-ft. by 30-ft. dock. This proposal also includes a 9-ft. by 10-ft. boat lift. ADDITIONAL PERMITS REQUIRED: None. STUDIES REQUIRED: None. LOCATION: The site address of the subject parcel is 152 Pelican Place NE, Moses Lake, WA. The subject parcel is Lot 23 in Pelican Point Addition No. 1. The parcel is located in the southwestern portion of Section 34, Township 19 North, Range 28 East, WM, Grant County, WA (Parcel #12-0751-000). SHORELINE ENVIRONMENT DESIGNATION: Shoreline Residential. PRESENT ZONING: Urban Residential 2. 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 #P 17-0309 & P 17-0310) are available from Mary McRickard, Grant County Planning Department, 264 West Division Avenue, PO Box 37, Ephrata, WA 98823, (509)754-2011, ext. 2538. Office hours: 8 am-12 noon, 1-5 pm, M-F. Comments must be submitted to the Planning Department no later than 5pm on September 29, 2017. Comments should be as specific as possible and may be mailed, 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. #08069/110013 Pub: August 30, 2017

Legals August 30, 2017

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF ADAMS In the Matter of: ) NO: 17-4-00033-8 ) EWIN ISON ) PROBATE NOTICE TO Deceased. ) CREDITORS ) RCW 11.40.020 The Administrator named below has been appointed as Administrator 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 Administrator or the Administrator's attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with teh court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the Administrator served or miled the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.0020(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 efective as to claims against both the Decedent's probate and non probate assets. DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: August 23, 2017 ADMINISTRATOR: Eric Ison ATTORNEY FOR THE ADMINISTRATOR: Steven H. Sackmann ADDRESS FOR MAILING OR PO BOX 409-455 E. Hemlock Street # A SERVICE: Othello, WA 99344 #09012/108663 Pub: August 23, 30, 2017 & September 6, 2017

The Course of the Mighty Columbia

Ice Age Floods Institute educator Lloyd Stoess presents “How the Ice Age Floods Changed the Course of the Columbia River,” a free community lecture, on Thursday, Sept. 7 at 7 p.m. at the Sunset Theatre, located at 102 N. Columbia Ave. in Connell.

Randy Boruff wins prestigious Lefty Gomez National Volunteer of the Year Award

EPHRATA — The fact that Babe Ruth League, Inc. has close to two million volunteers nationwide makes the selection all that much more prestigious.

Barbara L. Combs

January 29, 1924 – August 12, 2017

East Columbia irrigation deliveries set to end Oct. 23

MOSES LAKE — The East Columbia Irrigation District has announced that it will stop water deliveries for irrigation on Monday, Oct. 23.

Helping hands Volunteers needed for Quincy food distribution

QUINCY — Volunteers in the Quincy area are being sought to sort and distribute food for a joint food bank Thursday, sponsored by Microsoft and 2nd Harvest of Spokane, in partnership with organizations around Grant County.

ML man arrested for indecent exposure

ST. JOHN — A Moses Lake man was arrested in Whitman County over the weekend after allegedly exposing himself and threatening several people with a loaded gun.

Injured hiker rescued from 50-foot ravine

PALISADES — An injured hiker was rescued from the bottom of a 50-foot ravine over the weekend in a multi-agency rescue effort.

Port of ML to plan for workforce development

MOSES LAKE — The Port of Moses Lake is set to begin a concerted effort to ensure there are enough skilled people to work in Moses Lake following a request from several companies considering locating here.

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Love fresh from the oven

MOSES LAKE — Another Columbia Basin business is offering the community a way to help the wife of a Grant County Sheriff’s Office deputy who was accidentally shot by her husband earlier this month.

Port of Moses Lake will pay for land for railroad project

MOSES LAKE — Fears that the Port of Moses Lake will simply be taking land as it prepares to build the Northern Columbia Basin Railroad are unwarranted.

Precision is important when baking bread

Have you ever made a recipe and it didn’t turn out quite like you expected? Have you ever tried to figure out why, and then try and make it again?

Dreamcatchers for Free Family Saturday

MOSES LAKE — Kids can transform paper plates, stickers, yarn and colored feathers into their own version of a dreamcatcher on Free Family Saturday. It’s from noon to 2 p.m. (or until supplies run out) at the Moses Lake Museum & Art Center, 401 South Balsam St. Actually, Free Family Saturday is open to children and adults. The program is funded through the museum’s membership program, sponsorships and the annual Feed The Mammoth winter gala.

Legals August 29, 2017

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY JUVENILE DIVISION In the Welfare of: VERONICA MAHER-OBENDORF ) CASE NO: 17-7-00130-3 ) ) NOTICE AND SUMMONS DOB: 08/24/2016 ) BY PUBLICATION (DEPENDENCY) Minor Child TO: JOSHUA MAHER and anyone claiming a paternal interest. A DEPENDENCY Petition was filed on April 27, 2017. A Fact Finding hearing will be held 09/26/2017 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 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, Summons, and Dependency 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 15 day of August , 2017, By: /s/ Randi Herrin Deputy Clerk. #09008/108112 Pub: August 22, 29, 2017 & September 5, 2017

Mattawa man injured in two-vehicle collision on SR 243 Thursday

MATTAWA — A Mattawa man was seriously injured in a two-vehicle collision just outside of Mattawa on Thursday, Aug. 17.

New CWAC football alignment is a great idea

I like the new conference alignment in the Central Washington Athletic Conference because it gives a little regional flare to the non-league football schedule and throws a little parity into the mix.

Othello City Council authorizes funds to ease grant application

The Othello City Council approved a match of up to $83,000 from city funds in order to ease the city’s $550,000 grant application to the state’s Transportation Improvement Board (TIB) for repairs on Lee Road from Seventh to 14th Street during its last regular meeting Aug.14.

Legals August 28, 2017

3-NE ROAD OVERLAY PROJECT - CRP 17-04 Sealed bids, plainly marked "BID FOR 3-NE ROAD OVERLAY PROJECT, CRP 17-04", will be received by Grant County at the Office of the Board of County Commissioners located in the County Courthouse, P.O. Box 37, 35 C Street NW - Room 207, Ephrata, WA, 98823, until 1:30 P.M., Tuesday, September 5, 2017 and will then and there be opened and publicly read for the construction of the improvements. All bid proposals shall be accompanied by a bid proposal deposit in cash, certified check, cashier's check, or surety bond in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the amount of such bid proposal. No conditional bid bond will be accepted. Should the successful bidder fail to enter into such contract and furnish a satisfactory performance bond within the time stated in the specifications, the bid proposal deposit shall be forfeited to Grant County. Maps, plans and specifications may be purchased from the office of the County Engineer, 124 Enterprise St. S.E., Ephrata, WA 98823, upon payment of the amount of $25.00 (non-refundable). Informational copies of the maps, plans and specifications are on file for inspection at the Grant County Public Works Building, 124 Enterprise St. S.E., Ephrata, WA 98823, and in various plan centers located in Washington. The following is applicable to federal-aid projects: The Grant County Department of Public Works in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, Part 21, Nondiscrimination in federally assisted programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises as defined at 49 CFR Part 26 will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, national origin, or sex in consideration for an award. The Board of County Commissioners of Grant County, Washington, reserves the right to reject any and all bids. The award of this contract, if made, will be to the lowest responsible bidder. The improvement for which bids will be received follows: 3-NE ROAD OVERLAY PROJECT - CRP 17-04 This contract provides for the construction of 1.04 miles of HMA overlay on 3-NE Road, from MP 3.88 to MP 4.92, a two lane county road in Grant County, WA, and includes planing bituminous pavement, shoulder finishing, hot mix asphalt, project temporary traffic control, painted centerline and edge line and other work, all in accordance with the attached Contract Plans, these Contract Provisions, and the Standard Specifications. #08047/105170 Pub: August 11, 15, 21, & 28, 2017

Group gives Manweller technical education award

ELLENSBURG — A group representing vocational and technical educators across Washington have named Rep. Matt Manweller, R-Ellensburg, as their “legislator of the year.”

New assistant superintendent ready to build

MOSES LAKE — Carole Meyer knows a thing or two about building schools.

Peters runner-up at PNGA Junior Girls Championship

FLORENCE, Ore. — Fittingly, the final hole decided the 62nd PNGA Junior Girls Championship.

School Board passes $107.4M budget for 2017-18

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake School Board on Thursday unanimously approved its proposed $107.4 million operating budget for the 2017-18 school year, expressing confidence in this year’s budget but wary of looming changes.

Back-to-school events held throughout Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE — Going back to school can be a tough time for some families. From school supplies, to clothes and shoes, this time of the year causes stress levels to skyrocket for many parents. That is why back-to-schools events like the six sponsored by Serve Moses Lake on Thursday, Friday and Saturday were so important and often times emotional for kids and their parents.

Moses Lake Warriors bring home gold medal

EVERETT — When the word came down that the road to the Special Olympics Washington Summer Games state softball championship went through the Tri-City All Stars, hearts sunk, fears rose and that feeling of impending doom circled the Moses Lake Warriors like a tornado moving across the open prairie.

Moses Lake business loses 3 RVs in late-night fire

MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake recreational vehicle business lost three RVs in a late night fire Thursday night. It was the second fire that day in the same location. Michelle Perdue, vice president of I-90 RV, said the company did not have an estimate of damage as of Friday afternoon. All three RVs lost were used vehicles, she said. The fire at I-90 RV was reported about 11:16 p.m., said Derek Beach, fire marshal for the city of Moses Lake. The first fire was reported about 1:35 p.m., in a grass field just off the shoulder of SR 17. “It’s under investigation,” Beach said of the cause of the late-night fire. Fire investigators are still looking at the cause of the afternoon fire as well, he said. The afternoon fire apparently started at SR 17, burning across a field of dry cheatgrass and damaging a building, Beach said. Firefighters were battling wind as well as the dry conditions. “We probably dumped close to 30,000 to 40,000 gallons of water on it.” Firefighters were on the scene about two hours. The fire moved fast, Perdue said. She first spotted it when it was close to the road, went inside to call 911, she said, and by the time the call was complete the fire had almost reached the building. Perdue credited Alan Mathier, owner of Moses Lake Towing, with help at a critical moment in the firefight. “He came over with a big tractor and pretty much saved our building,” she said. Mathier plowed a fire line around the building, which helped keep the fire from spreading. Mathier said small business owners need to help each other. “Just a neighbor thing,” he said. The late-night fire originally was reported as a structure fire, but turned out to be the three RVs, Beach said. The Moses Lake Fire Department was assisted by Grant County Fire District No. 5 when responding to both fires. August arrived with an extended dry and hot spell, and while temperatures have cooled it’s still dry. “We’re in a tinderbox,” Beach said. There are, of course, rules for extremely dry conditions, starting with a countywide ban on open fires. Smokers should dispose of cigarettes with caution. But it’s not just the obvious possibilities for starting a fire. In very dry conditions an overheated exhaust system on a car or a spark from a lawn mower blade hitting a rock can start a fire. “People just need to be aware,” Beach said.

Matt Manweller Legislator of the Year

OLYMPIA — Recognized for his strong leadership the past two legislative sessions for bringing vocational education back to schools, Representative Matt Manweller (R-Ellensburg) is the Washington Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) Legislator of the Year.

Farmers Market moves to Thursday

OTHELLO —The Othello Farmers Market is no longer open on Saturday. The popular venue has been moved to Thursday, but the location (Pioneer Park) remains the same. The hours of operation are 3-7 p.m.

Cowboys and cowgirls hit the dusty trail

MOSES LAKE — The 74th Annual Moses Lake Roundup Rodeo lived up to its billing as cowboys and cowgirls from around the country and Canada competed for top honors and prize money at the three-day event.

Friday fire destroys Pik-A-Pop

The Pik-A-Pop mini-mart, deli and China Express restaurant on First Avenue went up in flames Friday afternoon, Aug. 18 after a fire broke out in the south end of the structure at approximately 1:23 p.m.

Legals August 25, 2017

HEARING NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AN OPEN RECORD PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD September 5, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. in the Grant County Commissioners Hearing Room, Courthouse, Ephrata, WA to consider adopting an ordinance that would amend Chapter 6.10 of the Grant County Code titled "Fire Hazards". The amendment will add language that will impose county wide burn restrictions every year beginning June 15th and end August 31st. with provisions for automatic extension if conditions warrant the extension; and implement burn restriction conditions and procedures. Any interested persons may appear regarding these matters. Barbara J. Vasquez, CMC Administrative Assistant & Clerk of the Board Grant County Commissioners #09013/109398 Pub: August 25, 2017 & September 01, 2017

Dove and forest grouse seasons open one week from today

Hunting season is nearing, with some early seasons open already. The mourning dove season opening on Sept. 1 and continuing through Oct. 30. The limit is 15 birds per day and a possession limit of 45. It wasn’t long ago when we had a 15-day season and a limit of 10 birds.

Nomination sought for giving companies

MOSES LAKE — Do you know of a local company that is doing good by helping its employees help the community? Well, there’s still time to nominate that business for a 2017 Corporations for Communities Award.

Fundraiser planned for deputy who shot wife

EPHRATA — A fundraiser is planned to raise funds for the family of a Grant County Sheriff’s Office deputy who shot his wife in Moses Lake earlier this month. The shooting is believed to be accidental.

Grant PUD fiber program subject of discussion

EPHRATA — How to proceed with the Grant County PUD’s fiber program was the subject of a discussion, but no decision, at Tuesday’s regular commission meeting.

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Friday, August 25th

Garden smarter, not harder

This is the time of year that most of us are thinking about a break from our gardening tasks. As much as we love gardening and the aspects of being outdoors we’re realizing we need to develop easier ways of doing the gardening tasks in our landscape; this could be called adaptive gardening.

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MarDon Fresh News – August 24, 2017

School starts soon! Time for back to school exams

It’s that time of year again – summer vacation is almost over. Time for school shopping and eye, dental and medical check-ups for the kids. “I have been doing lots of back-to-school exams on my young patients,” Dr. Gabe Barrio, CBHA pediatrician said. “We start protecting our babies from birth and build on that throughout their growing up years.”

Section of Moses Lake trail to be named after Joe Rogers

MOSES LAKE — Joe Rogers loved Moses Lake and was a key player in the development in many of the city’s most popular trails. The city will now be paying tribute to Rogers, who passed away in 2015, and his dedication to trails in Moses Lake and Grant County by dedicating a section of an existing trail to him and his endearing memory.

School bells start ringing next week

OTHELLO — Ah, summer — sunny weather, no homework, kids can do whatever they want — and then school starts, and summer is over.

Is it OK to have questions about God?

Everyone has questions about God. Some people worry that voicing their questions will anger or offend God. Nothing could be further from the truth. God created us with intelligence and reasoning ability. When it comes to questions about faith, God doesn’t ask us to check our brains at the door.

Job Corps formally accepts Mitsubishi Gift

MOSES LAKE — You’d be surprised how difficult it is to actually donate something to the United States government.

Grant PUD employee air lifted from Wanapum Dam

EPHRATA, Wash. — At 8:40 a.m. a male hydro mechanic for Grant PUD was performing maintenance at Wanapum Dam inside a dewatered draft tube — the exit for water that has passed a turbine — when he slipped and hit his head. He was with other employees during the accident, and the dam’s rescue personnel requested an emergency transport. The employee was air-lifted by helicopter from Wanapum Dam to Central Washington Hospital in Wenatchee. 

KSEM, now KBSN is nearing 70

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Fresh News Report from MarDon Resort

The water level has dropped 1.65 feet and is currently at 1029.30 feet — 16.00 feet lower than high-pool back in May. The plan is to drop the Reservoir to 1027.00 feet. The low water is making very difficult to get back in the dunes. The water temps back in the dunes are in the mid-80s and main lake surface temps are in the low 80’s.

Jesus and Ancestry.com

There is a puzzling thing within the 15th chapter of the gospel according to Matthew: Jesus encounters a Canaanite woman, a Gentile, not of Jewish blood, who is in desperate need.

Kasen Williams standing out in preseason for Seahawks

RENTON, Wash. (AP) — There is little doubt that wide receiver Kasen Williams has boosted himself more than anyone else so far during the Seattle Seahawks’ camp.

Legals August 24, 2017

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF GRANT WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB ] D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT ] CASE NO.: 16-2-00980-4 INDIVIDUALLY BUT AS TRUSTEE FO ] JUDGEMENT NO.: 17-9-00561-6 PRETIUM MORTGAGE ACQUISITION TRUST, ] ] SHERIFF'S PUBLIC NOTICE OF Plaintiff ] SALE OF REAL PROPERTY ] vs. ] ] THE ESTATE OF RUTH E. FANDRICH; THE ] UNKNOWN HEIRS, ASSIGNEES, AND ] DEVISEES OF RUTH E. FANDRICH; HELEN ] BICKLE; ASSOCIATES HOUSING FINANCE, ] LLC; 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 ] ] Defendant. ] 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 4, QUAIL SPRINGS, PHASE 3, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 18 OF PLATS, PAGES 47 AND 48, RECORDS OF GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON. TAX PARCEL NO.: 120881604 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 11202 Bobwhite Dr. NE, Moses Lake, Washington. The sale of the described property is to take place at 10:30 am on the 22nd day of September, 2017 at the main lobby of the Grant County Courthouse, Ephrata, Washington. The judgment debtor can avoid the sale by paying the judgment amount of $214,088.84 plus interest, costs and fees before the sale date. For the exact amount, contact the attorney at the address stated below. Dated this 21st day of July, 2017 at Ephrata, WA 98823. THOMAS E. JONES, Sheriff of Grant County By: Theresa Sheets, Civil Specialist cc: ALDRIDGE PITE, LLP Attn: Shannon K. Calt 111 SW Columbia Street: Suite 950 Portland, Oregon 97201 Phone: 1-858-750-7600 #08019/102669 Pub August 3, 10, 17, & 24, 2017

Registered nurse placed on probation

OLYMPIA — A Moses Lake registered nurse must join a monitoring program and will have her license placed on probation for at least six months after she completes it. Amanda Rishky was charged by the Washington Department of Health with taking controlled substances from the hospital where she worked.

School choice surges in Washington state and beyond

School choice is the term for giving families the ability to choose the school that is the best fit for their child. Families with economic means already enjoy school choice. They can afford private school tuition or homes in districts with good schools. Other families must accept the public school they have been assigned by zip code, even if the school is overcrowded, unsafe, or failing at the task of educating children. School choice programs give families various options and tools so they can direct the education of their children.

Second Harvest delivers a bounty of food and grocery items to Royal City

ROYAL CITY — Second Harvest of the Inland Northwest delivered 6,821 pounds of fresh foods and packaged grocery items to Royal City on Thursday, Aug. 17, as part of its Mobile Food Bank free food distribution program for households in need of food assistance.

Gilbert George Falconer

Jan. 15, 1935-Aug. 18, 2017

Free access to Washington parks on Friday

OLYMPIA — If you have ever wanted to visit one of Washington’s parks, but don’t necessarily want to pay for a Discover Pass or day-use permit, then you might want to clear your schedule on Friday.

State issues health warning for Columbia River fish

OLYMPIA — The Washington State Department of Health has issued a warning asking the public to limit the consumption of several species of fish along the Columbia River from the I-90 bridge near Vantage all the way to the McNary Dam along the Washington-Oregon border.

'Baby Box' pilot program at Community Health

MOSES LAKE — Helping moms and dads of newborns, and educating them in ways to reduce the chance of SIDS or suffocation in newborn babies, is the goal of a new project sponsored by Community Health Plan of Washington. Moses Lake Community Health is one of the participants in the pilot project trying out the “Baby Box.”

Moses Lake-based DOC counselor accused of inappropriate relationship with client

MOSES LAKE — A mental health counselor whose practice credential has expired will have until Aug. 31 to answer charges of unprofessional conduct from the Washington Department of Health. The charges stem from an alleged relationship with a client.

Back-to-school (supply) bonanza

MOSES LAKE — Six-year-old Kayla Graves was so giddy Tuesday night at the Columbia Basin Elks Lodge that she could barely contain her excitement.

Rotary, Kiwanis team up to fund K9 program

MOSES LAKE — When the Rotary Club of Moses Lake and Kiwanis Club got together for a golf tournament in June, it was for a good cause.

Motter replaces injured Cano, lifts Mariners past Braves 9-6

ATLANTA (AP) — The Seattle Mariners are hoping Robinson Cano avoided a serious injury when he was pulled with tightness in his left hamstring.

New MLSD superintendent sees challenges ahead

MOSES LAKE — The new superintendent of the Moses Lake School District sees several major challenges facing the district in the upcoming school year.

Getting down and dirty at the Demo Derby

MOSES LAKE — A packed house at the Moses Lake Demo Derby was treated to roughly five hours of action on the Grant County Fairgrounds Wednesday evening, Aug. 16.

Karen Liebrecht becomes Moses Lake's first female mayor

MOSES LAKE — For the first time in Moses Lake’s long history, the city has a female mayor.

Cruz Rangel

May 3, 1949-Aug. 21, 2017

Genaro Gonzalez September 19, 1929 - August 13, 2017

Genaro Gonzalez, 87, of Othello, Washington, passed away after a long battle of cancer on August 13, 2017. He was surrounded by his loving wife, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren at Kadlec Regional Medical Center in Richland, Washington, as he went to be in the Presence of our Lord.

Dan Evans would serve America well

Recently, family, friends and dignitaries gathered at Hurricane Ridge near Port Angeles to celebrate the designation of the Daniel J. Evans Wilderness at Olympic National Park honoring Washington’s distinguished three-term governor and U.S. senator.

Chiefs soccer now has experience to go with talent

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake trotted off the Apple Bowl turf after a 1-0 loss in a winner-to-state game against Wenatchee.

Dan Evans would serve America well

Recently, family, friends and dignitaries gathered at Hurricane Ridge near Port Angeles to celebrate the designation of the Daniel J. Evans Wilderness at Olympic National Park honoring Washington’s distinguished three-term governor and U.S. senator.

More hunting preparation suggestions

This is the last of a two-part series about preparing for the upcoming hunting seasons.

Legals August 23, 2017

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR THE COUNTY OF GRANT BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, A | Case No.: 17-2-00496-7 DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY | COMPANY , | | SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION Plaintiff, | | vs. | | UNKNOWN HEIRS, SPOUSE, LEGATEES, | AND DEVISEES OF DAVID L. | MCDOWELL; SHARON R. MCDOWELL; | DIVERSIFIED FINANCIAL SERVICES, | LLC; DAVID J. MCDOWELL; LIBBY | WYATT; SHARON MCDOWELL; ANDY | MCDOWELL; EDEE MCDOWELL; | OCCUPANTS OF THE PROPERTY; | | Defendants. | | | To: UNKNOWN HEIRS, SPOUSE, LEGATEES, AND DEVISEES OF DAVID L. MCDOWELL; LIBBY WYATT; SHARON MCDOWELL; ANDY MCDOWELL; EDEE MCDOWELL; OCCUPANTS OF THE PROPERTY; THE STATE OF WASHINGTON TO THE SAID DEFENDANTS: 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 ___16__ day of August, 2017, and defend the above entitled action in the above entitled court, and answer the complaint of the Plaintiff, BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY , and serve a copy of your answer upon the undersigned attorneys for Plaintiff, McCarthy & Holthus, 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 basis for the complaint is a foreclosure of the property commonly known as 18684 Rd 1 SE, Moses Lake, WA 98837, Grant County, Washington as a result of a default under the terms of the note and deed of trust. DATED: August 10, 2017 McCarthy & Holthus, LLP /s/ Joseph T. McCormick III____________ _ Wendy Walter WSBA No. 33809 _ Matthew Stamper WSBA No. 46685 x Joseph McCormick WSBA No. 48883 _ David M. Swartley WSBA No. 51732 _ Rhiannon Funke WSBA No. 52227 108 1st Avenue South, Ste. 300 Seattle, WA 98104 Attorneys for Plaintiff #09005/106109 Pub:August 16, 23, 30, 2017 & September 6, 13, 20, 2017

Legals August 23, 2017

ORDINANCE 17-04 The City Council of the City of Royal City has adopted Ordinance 17-04 adopting Royal City Municipal Code Chapter 9.10 Entitled "Speed Regulations." This ordinance was passed on the 15th day of August, 2017, and shall be in full force and effect five days after the publication of this summary as provided by law. Any person may obtain the full text of this ordinance by mail without charge by request to City Hall, P.O. Box 1239, Royal City WA 99357, or in person at 445 Camelia Street NE, Royal City, WA 99357. #08060/108070 Pub: August 23, 2017

Commissioners approve assessment to fund county conservation district

EPHRATA — The Grant County Commission unanimously approved a small property tax increase on Tuesday to fund the work of the Grant County Conservation District.

Jansje Beukelman

On Aug. 20, 2017 our heavenly father called home our loving mother and Oma, Jansje Geertje (Jenny) Beukelman. She was 82. Jenny is survived by her children Elna and Herman Hartog of Holland, Samuel and Judith Beukelman, Nico and Joann Beukelman, John and Mari Beukelman of California, Jeannette and Scott Myers and Gerdiene Velazquez of Moses Lake, Wash., 14 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Barend Jan and infant son Leo. She loved to cook, knit, garden and travel to see her family.

Jeff Korth retires

A retirement party was held at MarDon Resort’s Event Lawn Saturday, Aug. 5 for outgoing WDFW Region #2 Fisheries Lead Jeff Korth. Jeff served the WDFW for 30 Years — with 25 years spent in our Region. Region #2 has experienced a marked increase in the quality and quantity of trout fishing opportunities during Jeff’s tenure. If you have caught a trout in Region #2 — you have Jeff Korth to thank. His passion for trout runs deep! Jeff has contributed heavily to the opportunity and the quality fishing for all species in Region #2 as well. The Meseberg Family thanks you, Jeff, for your service and your friendship!

Boat violators at Crescent Bar to be fined

EPHRATA — Boat owners who leave their boats overnight in the day-use marina at Crescent Bar will have the boat impounded and will have to pay a fine, beginning next week.

K-9 deputy tracks down pair of alleged burglars

MOSES LAKE — One of the Grant County Sheriff’s Office’s four-legged deputies tracked down a pair of alleged home burglars early Tuesday morning.

Readers document eclipse with photos, video livestreamed from the paper's rooftop

MOSES LAKE — Visitors to the Herald’s Facebook page shared a nice variety of photos from this week’s solar eclipse that stopped people in their tracks throughout the Columbia Basin and backed up traffic in Oregon. Images of the darkened sun, a child holding up a welding mask, and a man enjoying a boat ride were just a few of the images gracing the Herald’s Social Media channels.

Soap Lake football enters new chapter of program

SOAP LAKE — Austin Herrera isn’t ready to just play out the string on his high school career.

Grant PUD employee in stable condition after accident

WANAPUM DAM — A Grant County PUD employee was listed in stable condition at Confluence Health-Central Washington Hospital in Wenatchee Tuesday afternoon after he fell while working at Wanapum Dam Tuesday morning.

Gavin Seim arrested for harassment, obstruction

EPHRATA — Former Fourth Congressional District candidate and Ephrata resident Gavin Seim was arrested last week for allegedly harassing and obstructing a police officer.

Sims sharp, Braves score on crazy play, beat Mariners 4-0

ATLANTA (AP) — Rookie Lucas Sims pitched three-hit ball over six innings and the Atlanta Braves scored on a crazy play that took three rundowns in a 4-0 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday night.

West Nile Virus found in Grant County

MOSES LAKE — A mosquito trapped in Grant County has tested positive for West Nile Virus, the first such mosquito found in Grant County this year and the eleventh found statewide.

Grant PUD employee in stable condition after accident

Airlifted from Wanapum Dam

Legals August 22, 2017

NOTICE OF DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE Grant County Health District issued a determination of non-significance under the State Environmental Policy Act Rules (Chapter 197-11 WAC) for the follow ing project: Land application of wastewater solids from an equalizer pond pro posed by National Frozen Foods Corporation on parcels 18-1245-000 and 18- 1245-001. After review of a completed environmental checklist and other infor mation on file with the agency, Grant County Health District has determined this proposal will not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment. Copies of the DNS are available at no charge from Grant County Health District, 1038 W Ivy Moses Lake WA, 509-766-7960. The public is invited to comment on this DNS by submitting written comments no later than August 31, 2017 to Stephanie Shopbell at 1038 W Ivy, Moses Lake WA 98837. #08062/108483 Pub: August 22, 2017

State Incident Management PIO credits local crews for work on East Saddle Mountain blaze

GRANT COUNTY — Public Information Officer Ben Shearer with Washington State Incident Management gave high praise for local fire district personnel who were the first responders to the East Saddle Mountain blaze that broke out Saturday afternoon near Othello and consumed 17,470 acres.

Motorcycle rider dies in collision near Soap Lake

SOAP LAKE — A motorcycle rider from Coulee City died in a single-vehicle collision near Soap Lake on Monday.

Othello fire cause still under investigation

OTHELLO — The cause of the Friday afternoon fire that destroyed a longtime Othello business is still under investigation.

Alabama starts atop AP poll for 2nd straight year

No need to overthink it: Alabama is No. 1 in the AP preseason Top 25.

Have no fear, the Jake Browning insurance plan is coming together

(TNS) — By his own admission, K.J. Carta-Samuels has been a different player during the University of Washington’s preseason football camp.

Todd Voth resigns from Moses Lake City Council

MOSES LAKE — Mayor Todd Voth resigned from the Moses Lake City Council over the weekend due to “personal attacks.”

Biscuits and gravy make for a easy, filling meal

I had the recent opportunity to make some biscuits and gravy for a small group of people. Have you ever made it from scratch?

More uncertainty on Seahawks O-line as season approaches

RENTON, Wash. (AP) — It wouldn’t be the preseason without uncertainty about how the Seattle Seahawks offensive line will look come Week 1.

Warnick: Leaders still talking about Hirst fix, capital budget

MOSES LAKE — State legislators are still trying to sort out a fix for last fall’s Hirst decision that will allow them to pass the state’s $4 billion capital budget for 2017-2019.

Donation accounts set up for Monument Hill Fire victims

QUINCY — Alexander and Raisa Moskalets exemplify the American dream. As Ukrainian immigrants the couple worked hard to provide a better life for their children and leave behind a long lasting legacy. Their rural Quincy home was supposed to be the place where they could settle down and enjoy their twilight years. Those plans were ripped apart last week when the Moskalets' Quincy home was completely destroyed by the Monument Hill Fire.

Eclipse draws many amateur astronomists outside

MOSES LAKE — Okay, Moses Lake was too far north for a really big eclipse show, but the sun still went dim, at least a little. And those who had special eclipse glasses got to see the moon cover almost all of the sun Monday morning.

Legals August 21, 2017

PUBLIC NOTICE The August meeting of the Noxious Weed Control Board of Grant County will be held Thursday, August 24, 2017, at 7:00 p.m., at the Bureau of Reclamation Building, 32 "C" Street N.W., Room 304, Ephrata, Washington. Signed: Ron Tebow, Chairman Rich Callahan, Vice-Chairman Summer Sahli, Director Chuck Sandmann, Director Wes Sieg, Director #08006/96622 Pub: August 17 & 21, 2017

Snell shuts down Mariners; Rays hit 2 homers in 3-0 win

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Blake Snell allowed only two hits in seven innings for his second consecutive win following a long drought, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Seattle Mariners 3-0 on Sunday.

Cougars look to make a name for themselves in loaded SCAC East

WARDEN — Pleasant surprises are always nice entering the season.

David A. Vining

David A. Vining, age 85, died peacefully Aug. 15, 2017 at Central Washington Hospital in Wenatchee, Washington, with long-time partner Phyllis Sievert by his side. David had bravely fought multiple health issues for the past several months, and now hea is at peace with his Lord.

Tribble takes bull-riding crown at Moses Lake Roundup

MOSES LAKE — Hoping to overtake Ari-Anna Flynn during Saturday’s barrel racing competition, Samantha Boone navigated the three-barrel course with ultimate command of her horse. As she made the final sprint each stride mattered and Boone clocked in at 17.12 seconds.

Columbia Basin Allied Arts announces 2017-18 schedule

MOSES LAKE — Two visits from the Missoula Children’s Theater, ballet based on the classic short stories in “The Jungle Book,” Gilbert and Sullivan and a Michael Jackson tribute will be among the performances sponsored by Columbia Basin Allied Arts in its 2017-18 season.

Ephrata's Peters runner-up at PNGA Junior Girls Championship

FLORENCE, Ore. — Fittingly, the final hole decided the 62nd PNGA Junior Girls Championship.

Washington State Treasurer tours CB Tech

MOSES LAKE — Washington State Treasurer Duane Davidson said he sees part of his job as increasing financial knowledge, both at the state level and for Washington residents. Increasing financial literacy, and encouraging residents to think about all their options when choosing careers brought him to Columbia Basin Technical Skills Center Friday afternoon.

3 injured in Soap Lake collision

SOAP LAKE — Three people were injured in a two-vehicle collision in Soap Lake over the weekend.

Ray D. Webb

May 26, 1930 - July 17, 2017

Teens charged as adults in Moses Lake robbery

MOSES LAKE — Four teenagers are facing adult charges for allegedly robbing another teen at gunpoint in Moses Lake last week.

ML teens return from space camp

MOSES LAKE — Celeste Todd wasn’t sure of what to make of the fact that she was going to Space Camp this summer.

Mattawa man seriously injured in two-vehicle collision

MATTAWA — A Mattawa man was seriously injured in a two-vehicle collision near Mattawa on Thursday.

Monument Hill Fire 100 percent contained

QUINCY — After several days of combating the blaze, fire crews fully contained the Monument Hill Fire over the weekend. Fire officials believe the blaze was "likely" caused by human activity.

Fresh News Report from MarDon Resort

The water level has dropped two feet this past week and is currently at 1030.95 feet. The water temperatures back in the dunes are reaching 83 degrees during the day with the main lake surface temps in the low 80’s.

Betty F. Yoshino March 1926 - August 2, 2017

Fumiko Yabuki was born in Houghton, Washington on March 4, 1926 to Japanese immigrants, Kameji and Haru. A friendly neighbor gave the 6 Yabuki children their “American” names, and thus she became “Betty.”

Making a difference in people's lives a world apart

A cargo container of brand new agricultural equipment bound for the remote village of Assaasafofum, Ghana is about to arrive, and with it brings a change in centuries old methods of farming.

Magically entertaining: Louie Foxx wows crowds at the Grant County Fair

MOSES LAKE — What is magic? Is magic a simple trick or illusion? Or is it something more? During magician/entertainer Louie Foxx’s Thursday afternoon show at the Grant County Fair it became clear that yes there was magic being performed, but the amazement and awe that filled the crowd was just as magical as the illusions on the stage.

Show ring rewards quick thinking, cool head

MOSES LAKE — The 16 competitors in the show ring had their work cut out for them.

Fitting and showing sheep at Grant County Fair

MOSES LAKE — What does it take to be an FFA grand champion sheep shower?

Put on a happy face

County defense league named in 1941

E-mail from Cheryl

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Moses Lake Police Department

Ephrata to examine parking requirements

EPHRATA — Ephrata has a parking problem.

Fair food booths benefit civic organizations

MOSES LAKE — What do they serve at the Youth Dynamics food booth at the Grant County Fair?

National Park passes increase $70 next Monday

OK, so I hammered this into the ground last week, but this is too good to let it go without hammering it into the ground again this week.

Ribbon cutting ceremony at Royal Dairy scheduled

ROYAL CITY — A new 81,000 square-foot surface area wastewater facility at Royal Dairy is going online Aug. 22.

Rolling, not running, the preferred method of punishment for Washington State's Mike Leach

(TNS) — Mike Leach has always been an adversary of sprint-based punishment. Here’s how the Washington State coach sees it.

Tyler Bingham takes early lead in bull riding on Day 1 of rodeo

MOSES LAKE — The 74th annual Moses Lake Roundup promised world-class talent on world-class bucking stock and Thursday night’s action lived up to the hype.

Seahawks agree on contract extension with C Justin Britt

RENTON, Wash. (AP) — Seattle Seahawks center Justin Britt signed a multiyear contract extension Thursday that will keep the anchor of the offensive line in place beyond the 2017 season.

Peters defeats No. 1 seed to advance to final of PNGA Junior Girls Amateur Championships

FLORENCE, Ore. — Kenedee Peters punctuated her run to the championship match with a wave of the magic wand, chipping in on No. 14 to beat No. 1-seeded Cassie Kim of Yakima in one semifinal Thursday afternoon at the 62nd PNGA Junior Girls Amateur Championships at Sandpines Golf Links in Florence, Ore.

Monument Hill Fire chars thousands of acres

QUINCY — A fire that broke out Wednesday night between Quincy and Ephrata has scorched at least 5,000 acres so far. At least two homes were destroyed. A cause for the fire has not been determined.

State election officials: No recount in Moses Lake council race

MOSES LAKE — State election officials have stated the separation between the second and third place finishers in the Moses Lake City Council Position No. 1 race does not meet the threshold for a mandatory recount. An error in calculations by the Grant County Election Department led to the belief a recount was needed.

Moses Lake Demolition Derby excites crowd

MOSES LAKE — Cars and UTVs traded paint all night at the Moses Lake Demolition Derby, officially ushering in the 74th annual Moses Lake Roundup.

Fire crews contain Monument Hill fire

QUINCY — Fire crews worked through the night and into the early morning to contain a large wildfire between Quincy and Ephrata. There were no reported injuries, but at least one residence was destroyed.

Moses Lake says 'sayonara' to Yonezawa students

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake said “goodbye” on Sunday to three special visitors from Japan.

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No change to Big Bend's accreditation

The Aug. 8 article on the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) issuing a “notice of concern” to Big Bend Community College is a sober reminder of the importance of addressing the NWCCU recommendation to improve our process for assessing student learning. The notice of concern does not, however, change Big Bend’s accreditation status. Provided the college responds appropriately, the Commission will remove the concern.

Goodrich for school board

I am giving my support to Mr. Elliot Goodrich for Moses Lake School District Board member. I believe he and I share the same concerns for our school district. We also believe similarly on where the district’s focus should travel. He is a man with the desire to lead the community in the highest standard for our children’s education. He understands the value of good education and judgment. As a businessman, he knows the value of where his dollars are spent wisely. He will make an excellent leader for our community. He will stand up and air his concerns on how monies are spent. Please vote for Elliot Goodrich for Moses Lake School District Board. He will make the difference we are looking for.

Fairgrounds mural project in second year

MOSES LAKE — A project to add more movable art to the Grant County Fair will produce two murals for 2017.

Getting the goat at the fair

MOSES LAKE — One of the great risks when you win a grand champion ribbon in the goat show at the Grant County Fair is that your goat will try to eat your ribbon.

Joan Berry Lybbert

June 21, 1935 – August 13, 2017

Time to enroll in the Affordable Care Act

Since the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) is still U.S. law, please remind your readers who wish to apply for health insurance in 2018 through the Washington State Health Benefit Exchange that open enrollment begins Nov. 1 and ends Dec. 15, 2017.

Quincy extends interim police chief contract

QUINCY — The Quincy City Council on Tuesday extended the contract of the current interim police chief, William Larson, to the end of November, as the city starts in earnest its hunt for a new police chief.

Thomas Ray Veenstra

May 18, 1970 – August 5, 2017

Genaro Gonzalez

September 19, 1929 – August 13, 2017

History Barn needs more historical fair items

MOSES LAKE — Through the doors in this barn there are no animals. No horses. No pigs. No cows or brown dirt covering the floor. This barn is different. Through the doors in the History Barn at the Grant County Fairgrounds are the tales of old. Stories of a local institution that has been a Grant County staple every summer for over a century.

Teens apprehended in Moses Lake armed robbery

MOSES LAKE — Three teenagers were arrested in Moses Lake on Tuesday in connection with an armed robbery.

Time to take a stand against racism

What more has to happen? Wake up, American people. So much violence and racism is going on all over the world. How many lives have to be taken? You have a president who defends the KKK neo-Nazi white supremacy. You condemn Muslims and immigrants, you state that gang members are a threat like MS13. How are these racist groups any different from what happened in Charlottesville?

Legals August 17, 2017

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF GRANT WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB ] D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT ] CASE NO.: 16-2-00980-4 INDIVIDUALLY BUT AS TRUSTEE FO ] JUDGEMENT NO.: 17-9-00561-6 PRETIUM MORTGAGE ACQUISITION TRUST, ] ] SHERIFF'S PUBLIC NOTICE OF Plaintiff ] SALE OF REAL PROPERTY ] vs. ] ] THE ESTATE OF RUTH E. FANDRICH; THE ] UNKNOWN HEIRS, ASSIGNEES, AND ] DEVISEES OF RUTH E. FANDRICH; HELEN ] BICKLE; ASSOCIATES HOUSING FINANCE, ] LLC; 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 ] ] Defendant. ] 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 4, QUAIL SPRINGS, PHASE 3, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 18 OF PLATS, PAGES 47 AND 48, RECORDS OF GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON. TAX PARCEL NO.: 120881604 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 11202 Bobwhite Dr. NE, Moses Lake, Washington. The sale of the described property is to take place at 10:30 am on the 22nd day of September, 2017 at the main lobby of the Grant County Courthouse, Ephrata, Washington. The judgment debtor can avoid the sale by paying the judgment amount of $214,088.84 plus interest, costs and fees before the sale date. For the exact amount, contact the attorney at the address stated below. Dated this 21st day of July, 2017 at Ephrata, WA 98823. THOMAS E. JONES, Sheriff of Grant County By: Theresa Sheets, Civil Specialist cc: ALDRIDGE PITE, LLP Attn: Shannon K. Calt 111 SW Columbia Street: Suite 950 Portland, Oregon 97201 Phone: 1-858-750-7600 #08019/102669 Pub August 3, 10, 17, & 24, 2017

State tournament qualifier Moses Lake returns to practice field

MOSES LAKE — BJ Mullin ended last season in a boot.

Protect your eyes during eclipse Aug. 21

It’s almost time. The long anticipated solar eclipse will cut a dramatic shadow across the United States on Aug. 21. You will need a special pair of ultra-dark solar sunglasses to view it. “Without solar glasses, the sun’s rays could cause permanent damage to our eyes,” Dr. Callin Passey, CBHA Optometrist, said.

Massive fires increasing wood prices

Massive forest fires in western parts of Canada and the U.S. are not only choking us with layers of smoke, but are cutting off lumber supplies around our country.

Hunting seasons near

This is the first of a two-part series about preparing for the upcoming hunting seasons.

Columbia Basin River Dogs fall to Cape Cod

EPHRATA — The River Dogs were hoping to get on the board first and make Texas play catch-up ball and the plan worked with the team taking a 1-0 lead in the top of the second inning when a sac fly by Cameron Valdez scored Tristan Garland from third in Friday night’s ball game.

Ephrata's Peters advances to quarterfinals

FLORENCE, Ore. — The thing about playing golf on the coast, weather dictates and sometimes the biggest opponent is Mother Nature.

Alonso's bat, Rzepczynski's relief, Mariners beat O's 7-6

SEATTLE (AP) — Yonder Alonso was acquired by the Seattle Mariners to provide power for a playoff push. After a slow start with his new team, he delivered.

Seahawks sign CB Tramaine Brock to help secondary

RENTON, Wash. (AP) — Now that charges have been dismissed in his legal case, new Seattle Seahawks cornerback Tramaine Brock must wait to see if the NFL will hand down any discipline.

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Othello council approves grant application

OTHELLO — The Othello City Council on Monday is seeking a $550,000 grant from the state’s Transportation Improvement Board (TIB) to fund repairs on Lee Road from Seventh Street to 14 Street and approved a match of up to $83,000 from city funds in order to ease the city’s grant application.

Keith Forrest Gran

May 12, 1967 – August 11, 2017

Close ML race triggers recount

EPHRATA — A close Moses Lake City Council Position No. 1 race for the second spot in the November general election has prompted a mandatory recount.

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Samaritan Hospital

All-girl competition – among dairy cows – at the fair

MOSES LAKE — Pixie just would not cooperate.

Othello School Board reviews 2017-18 budget

OTHELLO — The Othello School District is projected to spend $58.3 million for the 2017-18 school year. The proposed budget was presented to the Othello School Board at its last meeting.

Bruce David Owen

February 11, 1929 – August 13, 2017

There is a new (hay) king in town

MOSES LAKE — Travis Visker is one of those types of people who quietly puts in countless hours of hard work each day. Visker’s coronation as the 2017 Grant County Fair Hay King on Tuesday was a chance for that hard work to be publicly recognized and validated in front of his farming peers.

Just a little farther

Grant County Economic Development Council names new director

MOSES LAKE — The Grant County Economic Development Council has named Brant Mayo as its new director.

Legals August 16, 2017

ORDINANCE NO. 2867 AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE 2405 CREATING A PARKVIEW PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT OF MOSES LAKE PURSUANT TO MOSES LAKE MUNICIPAL CODE 18.67 (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 repeals and replace the Lakeview Planned Unit Residential Development. This ordinance, which was passed on August 8, 2017, 2017, will take effect and be in force five (5) days after publication. ORDINANCE NO. 2868 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 10.12 OF THE MOSES LAKE MUNICIPAL CODE ENTITLED "PARKING REGULATIONS" (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 only allows parking on the east side of Lakeland Dr from East Oasis Circle to Nelson Rd NE. This ordinance, which was passed on August 8, 2017, 2017, will take effect and be in force five (5) days after publication. #08056/107012 Pub: August 16, 2017

Legals August 16, 2017

SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF ADAMS In the Matter of the Estate of : | | NO 17-4-00032-0 JAMES JACOB FAIX | | NOTICE TO CREDITORS Deceased. | ____________________________ |_____________________________________ NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed and has qualified as the Personal Representative of the above entitled estate; that all persons having claims against said deceased are hereby required to serve the same on said Personal Representative or Stephen J. Felice, attorney of record at the address below stated and to file the same, together with proof of such service, with the Clerk of said Court within four months after the date of first publication of this Notice, or the date of filing of a copy of this Notice with the Clerk of the Court, whichever is later, or the same will be barred. Date of first publication: August 16, 2017. Date of filing copy of Notice to Creditors: July 31, 2017. /s/ Chris Faix_________________ CHRISTOPHER JAMES FAIX Personal Representative STEVEN J. FELICE LAWYERS /s/_________Stephen J. Felice______________ STEPHEN J. FELICE, WSBA # 12971 Attorney for Estate P.O. Box 2525, Othello, WA 99344 #08052/106591 Pub: August 16, 23, 30, 2017

Albers earns 1st win in 4 years, Mariners top Orioles 3-1

SEATTLE (AP) — Andrew Albers earned his first major league win in four years, pitching five effective innings as the Seattle Mariners beat the Baltimore Orioles 3-1 on Tuesday night to snap a five-game losing streak.

Moses Lake Roundup features a who's who of world-ranked rodeo talent

MOSES LAKE — After seven decades of organizing one of the best rodeos in the country, the Moses Lake Roundup committee knows how to put on a class affair.

Carroll supports Bennett while saying Seahawks should stand

RENTON, Wash. (AP) — Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll is supporting Michael Bennett’s decision to sit during the national anthem while also saying he believes players should stand for “The Star-Spangled Banner.”

Peters seeded No. 4 at PNGA Junior Girls Amateur Championships

FLORENCE, Ore. — Three swings is all that separate the top six Pacific Northwest junior girls golfers going into Wednesday’s Round of 16 at the 62nd PNGA Junior Girls Amateur Championships at Sandpines Golf Links in Florence, Ore.

BBCC sanctioned after failing to meet recommendation

MOSES LAKE — Owing to Big Bend Community College’s failure over the years to meet a past recommendation from the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU), the college has been issued a notice of concern/private sanction, which could spell more trouble if the recommendation is not met in the near future.

Grant County Fair opens today

MOSES LAKE — The department managers were taking entries at the horticulture barn Monday morning, including the zucchini entered by 6-year-old Nevaeh Reeves.

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Capture the flavor of the northwest in salmon fillets

I got hold of some really nice salmon fillets the other day. These were about 16 ounces each. They still had the pin bones in them, so I broke out my pair of pliers I keep for kitchen use and carefully felt out each bone. I grabbed each with the pliers and pulled them out along the natural angle of the meat, versus pulling straight up.

County planning commission seeks new member

EPHRATA — Grant County is looking for someone to join the county’s Planning Commission.

Legals August 15, 2017

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AN OPEN RECORD PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD August 22, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. in the Grant County Commissioners Hearing Room, Courthouse, Ephrata, WA to consider the following proposed system of assessments (rates and charges) to be implemented in the Grant County Conservation District service area: Rates to be Charged and Revenue Calculation________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Maximum Allowable Rates Per Parcel Per Acre All Other Land Uses Max $ 5.0000 $ 0.1000 Land Use Category Calculated Rates No. of Charge Units Calculated Revenue Per Parcel Per Acre No of Parcels No of Acres Parcel Charge Acreage Charge TOTAL 1 Residential $ 4.9600 $ 0.0700 34,140 $40,830 $ 169,334 $2,858 $172,192 2 Commercial $ 4.9600 $ 0.0600 319 4,142 $ 1,582 $ 249 $ 1,831 3. Transportation $ 4.9600 $ 0.0600 629 11,162 $ 3,120 $ 670 $ 3,790 4 Trade $ 4.9600 $ 0.0600 3,080 6,943 $ 15,277 $ 417 $ 15,693 5. Services $ 4.9600 $ 0.0600 766 4,556 $ 3,799 $ 273 $ 4,073 6. Recreational $ 4.9600 $ 0.0600 428 13,188 $ 2,123 $ 791 $ 2,914 7 Resources AG $ 5.0000 $ 0.1000 10,500 1,152,568 $ 52,500 $115,257 $167,757 8 Resources $4.9600 $ 0.0600 82 2,822 $ 407 $ 169 $ 576 9 Resource Designated Forest Land $ - $ - - - $ - $ - $ - 10 Unassigned $ - $ - - - $ - $ - $ 11 Undeveloped/Open Space $ 4.9700 $ 0.0700 3,109 438,751 $ 15,452 $30,713 $ 46,164 TOTAL 53,053 1,674.962 $263,594 $151,396 $414,990 Any interested persons may appear regarding these matters. Barbara J. Vasquez, CMC Administrative Assistant & Clerk of the Board Grant County Commissioners #08008/103125 Pub.: August 8 & 15, 2017

Seahawks' Bennett plans to sit for anthem, expects backlash

CARSON, California (AP) — Seattle Seahawks defensive end Michael Bennett plans to sit during the national anthem this season to protest social injustice — and expects a backlash over an issue that is “bigger than a sport.”

Demolition derby set to start Moses Lake Roundup

MOSES LAKE — Josiah Guerra is no stranger to the bright lights.

Manny Machado, Orioles slam past slumping Mariners, 11-3

SEATTLE (AP) — Tim Beckham hit the first pitch of the game out for his first career leadoff homer, Manny Machado hit the sixth grand slam of his career an inning later, and the Baltimore Orioles routed the Seattle Mariners 11-3 on Monday night.

Rodeo storytellers are important

Rodeo lost a couple icons over the past year with the passing of longtime announcer Hadley Barrett and the “Duke of Chutes,” stock contractor Harry Vold.

A new look for CWAC football

The Central Washington Athletic Conference League has a new look for football in 2017.

Peters finishes fourth on the links at WJGA 16-18 tournament

RICHLAND — On a day where the leader came back to earth, Ephrata senior Kenedee Peters just couldn’t get off the skid to chase her down Thursday on the final day of the Washington Junior Golf Association 16-18 state tournament.

Staking tomato plants continued

4. When the tomato plants have grown to almost a foot tall, and before they fall over, the process of stringing the plants should begin. Carefully bring the string in front of the first plant next to the stake, then behind the second plant.

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Rusty Mammoth sale

MOSES LAKE — The “Rusty Mammoth” sale drew a number of interested shoppers to the tables in the hallway outside the Moses Lake Museum & Art Center Friday and Saturday.

Cowboy Breakfast draws big crowd

MOSES LAKE — Katherine Roberson reigned as queen of the Pee Wee Rodeo and attendance apparently came close to 2016 levels at the annual Cowboy Breakfast Friday.

1 injured in I-90 semi-truck collision

ELLENSBURG — A collision on Interstate 90 near Ellensburg on Thursday left a Tacoma man with serious injuries.

Grant County Fair opens Tuesday

MOSES LAKE — The FFA and 4-H competitors, the Boy and Girl Scouts and Camp Fire participants are putting the finishing touches on their projects. The carnival rides are going up. The rodeo stock is being trucked in. The gates open for the Grant County Fair Tuesday morning, and the fair continues through Saturday.

3 injured in collision near Quincy

QUINCY — A Snoqualmie woman’s alleged failure to yield led to a two-vehicle collision near Quincy on Thursday.

ML schools propose $107.4M budget

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake School District is proposing a $107.4 million operating budget for the upcoming school year.

Legals August 14, 2017

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS Sealed bids, plainly marked "BID FOR ENDEAVOR MIDDLE SCHOOL SAFETY PROJECT, CRP 16-01", will be received by Grant County at the Office of the Board of County Commissioners located in the County Courthouse, P.O. Box 37, 35 C Street NW - Room 207, Ephrata, WA, 98823, until 1:30 P.M. Pacific Time, Tuesday, August 22, 2017 and will then and there be opened and publicly read for the construction of the improvements. All bid proposals shall be accompanied by a bid proposal deposit in cash, certified check, cashier's check, or surety bond in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the amount of such bid proposal. No conditional bid bond will be accepted. Should the successful bidder fail to enter into such contract and furnish a satisfactory performance bond within the time stated in the specifications, the bid proposal deposit shall be forfeited to Grant County. Maps, plans and specifications may be purchased from the office of the County Engineer, 124 Enterprise St. S.E., Ephrata, WA 98823, upon payment of the amount of $25.00 (non-refundable). Informational copies of the maps, plans and specifications are on file for inspection at the Grant County Public Works Building, 124 Enterprise St. S.E., Ephrata, WA 98823, and in various plan centers located in Washington. The following is applicable to federal-aid projects: The Grant County Department of Public Works in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, Part 21, Nondiscrimination in federally assisted programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises as defined at 49 CFR Part 26 will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, national origin, or sex in consideration for an award. The Board of County Commissioners of Grant County, Washington, reserves the right to reject any and all bids. The award of this contract, if made, will be to the lowest responsible bidder. The improvement for which bids will be received follows: ENDEAVOR MIDDLE SCHOOL SAFETY PROJECT - CRP 16-01 This contract provides for the installation of Push Button Solar Powered Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons w/Crosswalk Warning Lighting Systems, Solar Powered Pedestrian Push Button Activators w/Crosswalk Warning Light System, Solar Powered Flashing School Zone Warning, project temporary traffic control, plastic crosswalk lines and other work, all in accordance with the attached Contract Plans, these Contract Provisions, and the Standard Specifications. #08016/100607 Pub: July 31, 2017 August 7 & 14, 2017

Seahawks win 48-17 in Chargers' debut game at StubHub Center

CARSON, Calif. (AP) — Philip Rivers threw a touchdown pass to Antonio Gates on the opening drive of the Los Angeles Chargers’ first preseason game since relocation, but the Seahawks’ backups dominated the rest of the preseason opener in Seattle’s 48-17 victory Sunday night.

Bridwell, Angels sweep Mariners 4-2 for 6th straight win

SEATTLE (AP) — Parker Bridwell threw six strong innings and the Los Angeles Angels completed a four-game sweep, beating the Seattle Mariners 4-2 Sunday for their sixth straight win.

Washburn sets IE record at Western Zone Championship

ROSEVILLE, Calif. — Zachary Washburn, 13, of the Moses Lake swim club Manta Ray Aquatics, competed at the Western Zone Championship in Roseville, Calif. as a member of the Inland Empire Swimming All-Star Team.

Othello's Kadien Quigley second runner-up in Distinguished Young Women Program

PULLMAN — Moses Lake’s Distinguished Young Woman is now Washington’s representative to the 2018 Distinguished Young Women national scholarship program. 

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River Dogs knocked out of Babe Ruth World Series in semis

EPHRATA — If you'd told Randy Boruff at the beginning of the season his young club would finish third at the Senior Babe Ruth World Series, he'd have taken it.

Justin Thomas rallies to win the PGA Championship

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Justin Thomas remembers hearing the roar before he ever saw the shot.

New residential/commercial project on the Mattawa horizon

MATTAWA — The Port of Mattawa and local developer Brian Talbot, owner of Sonrise Orchards, have finally reached an agreement on the sale and purchase of a 13-acre parcel of land off 24 Road SW and Pat-Chee for the development of commercial business and residential housing.

East Saddle Mountain Fire chars thousands of acres near Othello

By RICHARD BYRD

Company seeks to make paper from wheat straw

MOSES LAKE — Wheat farmers looking for another source of income may eventually have one if a new project in Columbia County is able to make a go of it.

Air Force trains for war, disaster in Moses Lake

OCCUPIED MOSES LAKE — In an air-conditioned tent pitched amidst the sagebrush and dust of the Grant County International Airport, U.S. Air Force Major Clark Hall takes a breather.

Othello holds two-day youth football camp

Long term, the hope is to build the high school football program back to its glory days.

Fresh News Report from MarDon Resort

The water level has dropped two feet this past week and is currently at 1032.35 feet. This brings the Reservoir to a level 12.95 feet lower than the high mark this year. The water temps back in the dunes are reaching the mid 80’s during the day with the main lake surface temps are in the low 80’s.

Columbia Basin holds on to beat Tucson

EPHRATA – The Columbia Basin River Dogs got past a scrappy Tucson, Ariz. club 1-0 and dodged a few bullets along the way in a do-or-die quarterfinal win in Ephrata last night.

Moses Lake drops 10 inning contest to Cape Cod

EPHRATA – The 16U Moses Lake River Dogs suffered a heartbreaking 2-0 quarterfinal loss to Cape Cod last night at Johnson-O’Brien Stadium and were bounced out of Senior Babe Ruth World Series play.

River Dogs lose, Cape Cod to face Fighting Squirrels

EPHRATA — For the longest time Thursday evening, it didn’t look like either the Moses Lake River Dogs or Team Cape Cod was ever going to score a run.

Where there's smoke, look to see what's causing it

You’ve probably heard the old saying “Where there’s smoke, there’s fire.” This is a rather timely saying these days as we live from week to week under smoke-laden skies. There is plenty of complaining about itchy eyes, headaches, coughing, and real trouble for those with respiratory issues. But when we take a closer look, we realize that huge areas of farms, ranches, and homes have been devastated by the wildfires that are causing our smoke. The next time you cough, say a prayer for the firefighters and landowners who are struggling to put the fires out.

Specialty Service Solutions offers a wide range of assistance

MOSES LAKE — Grant County residents in Moses Lake, Ephrata and Soap Lake looking for some extra assistance in their lives are in luck.

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CB River Dogs head to semifinals

EPHRATA — They say you can't teach an old dog new tricks, but 18-year-old right-hander Kaeden Murphy seemed to know the old ones pretty well.

Power administrator pushes for larger dam generator budget

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County Health District: Air quality may improve this weekend

EPHRATA — While the air over Eastern Washington is expected to start clearing this weekend, Grant County Health officials are still concerned that the air may not improve enough in time for the state of the Grant County Fair next week.

Othello coffee roaster wants conversations

OTHELLO — In the concession booth of the Adams County Fairgrounds, Timm Taff stands over a large machine.

Auditions for 'A Christmas Story' this weekend

SOAP LAKE — Auditions are scheduled for Friday and Saturday for the Masquers production of “A Christmas Story: The Musical.” Auditions are at 7:30 p.m. Friday and 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the theater, 322 East Main St., Soap Lake.

Supreme Court vacates Moses Lake woman's sentence

MOSES LAKE — The Washington Supreme Court has vacated the sentence of a Moses Lake woman who was sentenced to almost 20 years in prison in connection with a 2014 burglary. The woman will be resentenced in connection with the case.

Commissioners consider Quincy hospital request

QUINCY — The Grant County Board of Commissioners are considering a request from Quincy Valley Medical Center to temporarily raise the amount of money they can borrow to pay expenses. Quincy hospital officials have asked the commissioners to raise their interest-bearing warrant capacity to $5 million.

Best money deal of the year at hand

The best deal of the year is at hand if you are 62 years old or older. The National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Senior Pass is currently $10 and has been so since 1994. However, this fee will increase to $80 on Aug. 28.

Legals August 11, 2017

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AN OPEN RECORD PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD August 21, 2017 at 2:30 p.m. in the Grant County Commissioners Hearing Room, Courthouse, Ephrata, WA to consider the following budget extension requests: Central Services in the amount of $105,740.00 to reimburse the Courthouse Improvement Bond Fund #308 for asbestos removal throughout the courthouse campus, found during the courthouse preservation project. The original amount budgeted was $25,000.00 for asbestos removal. Total expenditure for removal was $130,740.96. Central Services in the amount of $1,866.75 to pay retainage to Central Washington Asphalt for their work done on the 2016 Parking Lot "A" project. Sheriff's Office in the amount of $15,000.00 for the emergency purchase of f ifty-one (51) AXON Body Worn Cameras and associated equipment. The funds will come from their Sheriff Surplus budget (140.114). Fairgrounds in the amount of $8,650.00 to pay Pacific Engineering for materials and an inspection of the Rodeo Arena Bleachers at the Fairgrounds. Fairgrounds in the amount of $5,104.00 for dust control spray service using Envirotech Services, Inc. during the Grant County Fair. Any interested persons may appear regarding these matters. Barbara J. Vasquez, CMC Administrative Assistant & Clerk of the Board Grant County Commissioners #08018/101101 Pub: August 4 & 11, 2017

Back to school event scheduled for Royal City, Mattawa and Warden

Catholic Charities is hosting their first ever Back to School Fairs and Everybody to Read events in Royal City, Warden and Mattawa.

Deputy's wife injured in accidental shooting

MOSES LAKE — An off-duty deputy with the Grant County Sheriff's Office was reportedly handling a gun Wednesday night at his Moses Lake residence when it accidentally discharged and his wife was struck by a bullet.

Road delays reported on SR 28 between Quincy and Wenatchee

WENATCHEE — Travelers are experiencing “long delays” on SR 28 between Quincy and Wenatchee due to two accidents along the highway.

Cowboy Breakfast set for Friday

MOSES LAKE — Keeping with the Old West tradition, the Grant County Fair and Moses Lake Roundup kick off with a good breakfast. The annual Cowboy Breakfast will be served from 7 to 10 a.m. Friday at Sinkiuse Square, next to the Moses Lake Post Office.

Work pays off for River Dogs

EPHRATA — All week during practice before the Senior Babe Ruth World Series the Columbia Basin River Dogs worked on bunt situations and putting pressure on the opponents.

Blue and white takes on green and brown

MOSES LAKE — A year after its 17-9 thumping of the Moses Lake Fire Department, the Moses Lake Police Department is setting its sights on a victory over their fellow brothers in blue over at the Grant County Sheriff’s Office in tonight’s Battle of the Badge softball game.

Ephrata's Peters playing most consistent golf of her career

AURORA, Ore. — Ephrata senior Kenedee Peters’ bid to qualify for the LPGA Safeway Open Aug. 31-Sept 3 came up a bit short at the Portland Classic Amateur at Langdon Farms Golf Course on Wednesday.

Farewell, 'Rhinestone Cowboy'

Country music singer Glen Campbell died this week at 81, prompting many heartfelt condolences and tributes. Campbell, a big name in the ’60s and ’70s for the hits “Rhinestone Cowboy,” “Southern Nights” and “Wichita Lineman” had been battling Alzheimer’s disease for several years.

River Dogs moving closer to historic first meeting in the World Series

EPHRATA — The possibility of the two Columbia Basin River Dog teams meeting in the Senior Babe Ruth League World Series seemed like a faraway dream when it all started on Saturday, like the wildfire smoke hovering in the wind.

Waterville woman's kidnapping charge dismissed

EPHRATA — A Waterville woman who was accused of kidnapping a girl she had raised since birth is no longer facing a kidnapping charge.

Apple harvest should be big but not record

QUINCY — With harvest approaching – although it'll be a little later than 2016 – the Washington State Tree Fruit Association is forecasting a big but not record-breaking crop for 2017.

Mary L. Crowder

July 13, 1935 – August 1, 2017

Debra (Debbie) Payne Roylance

September 16, 1966 – August 8, 2017

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Letter to Col. Samuelson continued

This is the last of a two-part series about the 2017 Skyfest at Fairchild Air Force Base.

Soap Lake Conservancy annual meeting Saturday

SOAP LAKE — The Soap Lake Conservancy will hold its annual meeting at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the Soap Lake Senior Center, 121 Southeast Second Ave.

Declaration of Independence - Pursuit of happiness

Pursuit of happiness? Are people taught what the phrase means? The United States Constitution does not include the word “happiness.” The meaning, as understood by our forefathers, is equivalent to today’s word “happenstance.” By happenstance (luck), or by hard work, you make a discovery. It is the first step of making an invention.

Legals August 10, 2017

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF GRANT WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB ] D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT ] CASE NO.: 16-2-00980-4 INDIVIDUALLY BUT AS TRUSTEE FO ] JUDGEMENT NO.: 17-9-00561-6 PRETIUM MORTGAGE ACQUISITION TRUST, ] ] SHERIFF'S PUBLIC NOTICE OF Plaintiff ] SALE OF REAL PROPERTY ] vs. ] ] THE ESTATE OF RUTH E. FANDRICH; THE ] UNKNOWN HEIRS, ASSIGNEES, AND ] DEVISEES OF RUTH E. FANDRICH; HELEN ] BICKLE; ASSOCIATES HOUSING FINANCE, ] LLC; 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 ] ] Defendant. ] 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 4, QUAIL SPRINGS, PHASE 3, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 18 OF PLATS, PAGES 47 AND 48, RECORDS OF GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON. TAX PARCEL NO.: 120881604 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 11202 Bobwhite Dr. NE, Moses Lake, Washington. The sale of the described property is to take place at 10:30 am on the 22nd day of September, 2017 at the main lobby of the Grant County Courthouse, Ephrata, Washington. The judgment debtor can avoid the sale by paying the judgment amount of $214,088.84 plus interest, costs and fees before the sale date. For the exact amount, contact the attorney at the address stated below. Dated this 21st day of July, 2017 at Ephrata, WA 98823. THOMAS E. JONES, Sheriff of Grant County By: Theresa Sheets, Civil Specialist cc: ALDRIDGE PITE, LLP Attn: Shannon K. Calt 111 SW Columbia Street: Suite 950 Portland, Oregon 97201 Phone: 1-858-750-7600 #08019/102669 Pub August 3, 10, 17, & 24, 2017

Moses Lake records back-to-back shutouts in World Series play

EPHRATA – Moses Lake exploded for five runs off two hits and two Vancouver errors in the bottom of the sixth inning, and the River Dogs made it three in a row with a 5-0 win over the Pacific Northwest Region Champion to claim the No. 2 seed in National Division pool play.

Moses Lake River Dogs bring down Vancouver 5-0

EPHRATA — Moses Lake River Dogs second baseman Emmitt Tatum shook his head after Saturday’s loss to Mid-County from Nederland, Texas.

The owl lady comes to Othello

OTHELLO — Doris Mager discovered her passion for owls entirely by accident.

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Ephrata School District offers screening

EPHRATA — Ephrata School District officials have scheduled screening for children aged 3-5 for parents who might have concerns about the child’s development. Screening is scheduled for Aug. 29, although parents can scheduled appointments monthly throughout the school year.

Simulated tragedy, real-world takeaways

MOSES LAKE — Just off Bolling Street at the Big Bend Community College campus on Tuesday afternoon there was a mass of commotion. People could be heard screaming in pain for help and first responders were busying themselves loading injured patients onto gurneys. The hustle and bustle was all apart of a wide-scale scenario to see how various agencies and entities from around the area would respond to a potential Mass Casualty Incident (MCI).

Ida M. Borgens

July 10, 1925 — August 6, 2017

PUD preliminary budget smaller than 2017

EPHRATA — The Grant County PUD’s preliminary budget projects $263.8 million in expenditures in 2018. That’s about $43 million less than the 2017 budget.

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Legals August 9, 2017

PRESS RELEASE Please be advised that the Grant County Canvassing Board is scheduled to certify the August 1, 2017 Primary Election at 8:30 A.M. on August 15, 2017. The meeting will take place at the Grant County Courthouse in the Election Department Room 203. If you have any questions, please contact the Grant County Election Department at (509) 754-2011 Ext. 2777, 2743 or 2793. #08042/104359 Pub: August 9, 2017

Legals August 9, 2017

Notice of Public Hearing City of Othello Hearings Examiner - Sand Hill Estates Major Plat Notice is hereby given that the Hearing Examiner for the City of Othello will hold a public hearing to consider a subdivision request submitted by Sand Hill Estates LLC for the division of 10 acres into 30 residential lots in the R-2 and R-3 Zone north of Olympia St. A public hearing will be held before the Examiner on Wed. Sept. 6 at 2:00 pm at Othello City Hall, Council Meeting Room, 500 E. Main Street, Othello, WA. The Examiner will consider all public testimony on the subdivision request. For additional information please contact the City of Othello at 509-488-5686. #08039/103896 Pub:August 9, 2017

Moses Lake blanks Blue Lick in Game 3 at Johnson-O'Brien Stadium

EPHRATA — Who would’ve thought the youngest team with no Senior Babe Ruth World Series experience could be among the leaders of the tournament in Ephrata? No one.

Get to Know Your Soils Better

Getting to know the soils in the garden or yard can provide insights into what they consist of, what they are capable of producing, what their water holding capacity is, what they are best suited for, how they can be managed, and many other details.

Vehicle collides with horse on SR 26 Tuesday

A man driving a green Ford Expedition was transported to Othello Community Hospital after his vehicle collided with a horse on SR 26 early Tuesday morning.

Glen Campbell, superstar entertainer of 1960s and '70s, dies

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Glen Campbell, the grinning, high-pitched entertainer whose dozens of hit singles included “Rhinestone Cowboy” and “Wichita Lineman” and whose appeal spanned country, pop, television and movies, died Tuesday, his family said. He was 81.

Air Force trains for war, disaster in Moses Lake

OCCUPIED MOSES LAKE — In an air-conditioned tent pitched amidst the sagebrush and dust of the Grant County International Airport, U.S. Air Force Major Clark Hall takes a breather.

ML blankets Blue Lick in 10-0 blowout

EPHRATA — The temperature might have been muggy and in the low 90s/high 80s Monday night at Johnson O’Brien Stadium in Ephrata, but Vance Alvarado was as cold as ice. The Moses Lake River Dogs U16 pitcher was dealing from the mound in the 10-zip blowout over Blue Lick from Louisville, Ky. Racking up seven strikeouts and only surrendering five hits over six scoreless innings, Alvarado had his stuff on point.

Beauty, brains and talent

PULLMAN — Moses Lake’s Jana Osborne was selected as Washington Distinguished Young Woman 2018 at the annual program over the weekend in Pullman.

Cooper comes home for World Series opening ceremonies

EPHRATA — What a spectacular setting it was on opening night at the Senior Babe Ruth World Series. Tournament officials rolled out the red carpet for the best Babe Ruth League players in the country, and took the time to honor the Columbia Basin’s best and brightest.

Quick breads can be made with almost anything

Quick breads have the advantage of being easily made in almost unlimited varieties, though certain flavors predominate. They can be made with whole wheat flour, rye flour, cornmeal, bran, oatmeal, fruits, nuts, vegetables, and spices.

Pastor Ross Sterling

August 3, 1924 – August 4, 2017

George J. Reyna

June 15, 1952 – August 2, 2017

Soap Lake man arrested in Red Door burglary

MOSES LAKE — A Soap Lake man was arrested Monday morning in connection with a burglary at the Red Door Café and Red Door Store in Moses Lake.

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Columbia Basin River Dogs take Cape Cod 6-3

EPHRATA — Dakota Fingar wasn’t seeing the ball all that well the night before, so he went back to basics in the cage with the tee and worked on his stroke. He focused on seeing the laces of the ball and getting a level swing.

BBCC issued private sanction after failing to meet recommendation

MOSES LAKE — Owing to Big Bend Community College’s failure over the years to meet a past recommendation from the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU), the college has been issued a notice of concern/private sanction, which could spell more trouble if the recommendation is not met in the near future.

Citing Hirst, lender limits real estate loans

MOSES LAKE — In the wake of last fall’s Hirst decision by the state Supreme Court requiring counties to approve all well permits — even exempt wells — has already forced one lender to limit the loans it makes on real property in the state.

Legals August 8, 2017

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AN OPEN RECORD PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD August 22, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. in the Grant County Commissioners Hearing Room, Courthouse, Ephrata, WA to consider the following proposed system of assessments (rates and charges) to be implemented in the Grant County Conservation District service area: Rates to be Charged and Revenue Calculation________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Maximum Allowable Rates Per Parcel Per Acre All Other Land Uses Max $ 5.0000 $ 0.1000 Land Use Category Calculated Rates No. of Charge Units Calculated Revenue Per Parcel Per Acre No of Parcels No of Acres Parcel Charge Acreage Charge TOTAL 1 Residential $ 4.9600 $ 0.0700 34,140 $40,830 $ 169,334 $2,858 $172,192 2 Commercial $ 4.9600 $ 0.0600 319 4,142 $ 1,582 $ 249 $ 1,831 3. Transportation $ 4.9600 $ 0.0600 629 11,162 $ 3,120 $ 670 $ 3,790 4 Trade $ 4.9600 $ 0.0600 3,080 6,943 $ 15,277 $ 417 $ 15,693 5. Services $ 4.9600 $ 0.0600 766 4,556 $ 3,799 $ 273 $ 4,073 6. Recreational $ 4.9600 $ 0.0600 428 13,188 $ 2,123 $ 791 $ 2,914 7 Resources AG $ 5.0000 $ 0.1000 10,500 1,152,568 $ 52,500 $115,257 $167,757 8 Resources $4.9600 $ 0.0600 82 2,822 $ 407 $ 169 $ 576 9 Resource Designated Forest Land $ - $ - - - $ - $ - $ - 10 Unassigned $ - $ - - - $ - $ - $ 11 Undeveloped/Open Space $ 4.9700 $ 0.0700 3,109 438,751 $ 15,452 $30,713 $ 46,164 TOTAL 53,053 1,674.962 $263,594 $151,396 $414,990 Any interested persons may appear regarding these matters. Barbara J. Vasquez, CMC Administrative Assistant & Clerk of the Board Grant County Commissioners #08008/103125 Pub.: August 8 & 15, 2017

Applications open for farm internship program

OLYMPIA — Applications are being accepted for an internship program that introduces potential farmers to the hands-on work of running a farm.

Schwana man charged with theft of truck

SCHWANA — A Schwana man was cited for allegedly stealing an elderly man’s pickup truck and crashing the vehicle into a power pole in Schwana.

River Dogs open Babe Ruth World Series with a loss and a win

EPHRATA – The Columbia Basin and Moses Lake River Dogs both opened the Senior Babe Ruth World Series with a loss and a win to go 1-1 in pool play.

Martha Janke

September 29, 1920 – July 24, 2017

River Dogs win first game of series

EPHRATA — Nick Lopez and Arcenio Martinez gave the Columbia Basin River Dogs the 1-2 punch they needed offensively. Joe Taylor and Ethan Etter came up with the play of the day on defense and the host team broke into the win column with 3-2 victory over Surry County from North Carolina in Sunday night’s late game at the Senior Babe Ruth World Series.

Moses Lake River Dogs beat Tucson

EPHRATA — Moses Lake assistant River Dog coach Donnie Lindgren called out from the dugout, “Get dirty, have fun.”

Brian McLean

November 15, 1968 – July 20, 2017

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Port of Moses Lake gets grant to finish railroad

MOSES LAKE — The Port of Moses Lake was awarded a $9.9 million federal grant allowing the port to complete a railroad project that will increase the ability to ship freight into and out of the port.

Edris Renee Herodes

August 30, 1946 – August 1, 2017

2 injured in collision near Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE — Two people were injured in an early Saturday morning collision south of Moses Lake.

Dancers and cupcakes at the Quincy farmers market

QUINCY — Saturday was a terrible day for a farmers market.

Elliot Henifin Ehr

November 15, 1982 – July 26, 2017

3 arrested in pot bust near Ritzville

RITZVILLE — Three men were arrested near Ritzville last week in connection with a large scale illegal marijuana operation.

Henry A. Beckemeier

January 5, 1934 – July 30, 2017

James F. Byrd

November 30, 1938 – July 30, 2017

Summer keeps it hot and smoky

MOSES LAKE — Summer, you’ve made your point. Late July, early August, it can get hot, blast-furnace hot in fact. It’s summer, forest and range fires happen, it gets smoky.

Moses Lake man injured in Thursday night collision

MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man was allegedly intoxicated when he crashed his vehicle in Moses Lake late Thursday night.

4 injured in 1-vehicle collision near George

GEORGE — Speed reportedly played a role in a single-vehicle collision near George Thursday evening that left four people injured.

Legals August 7, 2017

Notice of Application August 7, 2017 Notice is hereby given that a Short Subdivision application was received by Grant County on July 6, 2017 from Eric Williamson (W-20 LLC), Designated Contact: Knudsen Land Survey, PO Box 505, Ephrata, WA 98823, was found to be technically complete on July 31, 2017. PROJECT: A Short Subdivision of one parcel totaling approximately 115.71 acres to create two (2) lots in the Agricultural zone. Lot 1 will be approximately 110.54 acres in size and will be used for Agriculture. Lot 2 will be 3.0 acres and will be used for residential. Lot 2 has an existing home. LOCATION: The project site is located at 4524 Adams Rd. S, approximately 5.5 miles south of Interstate 90. The site is located in the SE 1/4 of Section 26, Township 18 North, Range 24 East, W.M., Grant County, WA. Parcel #15-1066-000. ZONING: Agriculture. 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 #P17-0264) are available from Tyler Lawrence, Grant County Planning Department, 264 West Division Avenue, PO Box 37, Ephrata, WA 98823, (509) 754-2011, ext. 2536, tlawrence@grantcountywa.gov. Front Office hours: 8 am-12 noon, 1-4 pm, M-F. Comments must be submitted to the Planning Department by the end of business on August 21, 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. #08030/102993 Pub: August 7, 2017

Royal City brothers arrested in Moses Lake shooting

MOSES LAKE — Two Royal City brothers are facing charges in connection with a shooting in Moses Lake that left a woman with a gunshot wound to the back of her head.

Alleged motorcycle thief nabbed in Soap Lake

SOAP LAKE — An alleged motorcycle thief was arrested in Soap Lake last week after barricading himself in an apartment.

Air Force jet at Pioneer Park gets makeover

The old Air Force trainer jet on display in Pioneer Park has seen better days. The paint job has faded and peeled in places and there’s rust and holes and dents on the 60-year-old T-33A fighter jet, twin-seat trainer derived from the F-80 Shooting Star, the U.S. Air Force’s first operational fighter jet.

Wilson Creek man dies in collision

WILSON CREEK — A Wilson Creek who died in a collision on Saturday was reportedly not wearing a seat belt when he crashed his vehicle.

6 injured in collision near Soap Lake

SOAP LAKE — A Kelso man’s failure to yield at an intersection on Saturday reportedly caused a two-vehicle collision that left six people injured.

Fresh News Report from MarDon Resort

Fishing on the Potholes Reservoir has been fair for most species and good for largemouth bass. The water level has dropped just over a foot and a half this past week and is currently at 1034.25 feet. This brings the Reservoir to a level 11.05 feet lower than the high mark this year. The water temps back in the dunes are reaching the mid 80’s during the day with the main lake surface temps moving into the low 80’s.

The man in the can: Keith Isley loves to make rodeo fans smile

MOSES LAKE — He’s worked the National Finals Rodeo, Cheyenne Frontier Days, the Pendleton Roundup and many of the major outdoor rodeo events over the course of his 43-year career.

Pollution prompts county, cities to hand out masks

MOSES LAKE — It didn’t take a government report to know that the air quality in the Columbia Basin on Friday and Saturday was bad.

Othello School District seeks community input

Othello School District board members want to hear from you. Following an extensive facilities planning effort that has included several publicly held meetings this past year, the board of directors are considering a February 2018 bond measure to address overcrowding issues, and would like the community’s input via an online survey.

Othello mayor recounts loss of home

In his 34 years selling insurance, Shawn Logan said he’s never had to help a client deal with a major loss — until his own house caught on fire earlier this month.

Robert (Bob) James Engen

August 9, 1939 – August 2, 2017

Midway pub aims to be 'nice place to hang out'

MOSES LAKE — It’s taken Janeen Wagner a lot of work to turn Neppel’s Dockside — now known as Midway — into “a nice place to hang out.”

New post office for Ephrata in 1941

E-mail from Cheryl

The parable of the Megan Method

In the Gospel of Matthew, Chapter 13, there is a string of parables. In Jesus’ day, they related quite well to local, everyday occupations: the mustard seed (farmer), yeast and flower (baker), the treasure in a field (land owner), the pearl of great price (merchant), and the net (fisherman).

Samaritan staffing subject of discussion

MOSES LAKE — Staffing, services and keeping patients in town was the subject of a discussion at the Samaritan Hospital commission’s last meeting.

Tomás Garcilazo prepared to wow rodeo crowds

MOSES LAKE — Tomás Garcilazo shares the charro history and his heritage with his audiences as much as he just plain wows crowds across the globe.

Victoria Castro

September 8, 1924 – July 30, 2017

Staking tomato plants

Everyone gets excited about growing tomatoes to have that wonderful taste of that outdoor vine ripened, Columbia Basin sun grown taste. However, there is a yearly dilemma in growing the tomato vines and how to keep them off the ground.

Fighting and learning together

MOSES LAKE — The battle for the Grant County International Airport began at a little before midnight Wednesday.

Ron Graff

Ron Graff, 79, a longtime resident of Moses Lake, Wash., passed away on July 31, 2017 at Samaritan Hospital from complications due to a stomach aneurysm. He was surrounded by family.

4 file to run for open council spot

MOSES LAKE — The special 3-day filing period for Position No. 4 on the Moses Lake City Council closed on Thursday with four people filing to run for the position.

The Lord is here, and I knew it not

“Jacob awaked out of his sleep, and he said, Surely the LORD is in this place; and I knew it not,” reads Genesis 28:16.

Applications open for farm internship program

OLYMPIA — Applications are being accepted for an internship program that introduces potential farmers to the hands-on work of running a farm.

Legals August 4, 2017

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AN OPEN RECORD PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD August 21, 2017 at 2:30 p.m. in the Grant County Commissioners Hearing Room, Courthouse, Ephrata, WA to consider the following budget extension requests: Central Services in the amount of $105,740.00 to reimburse the Courthouse Improvement Bond Fund #308 for asbestos removal throughout the courthouse campus, found during the courthouse preservation project. The original amount budgeted was $25,000.00 for asbestos removal. Total expenditure for removal was $130,740.96. Central Services in the amount of $1,866.75 to pay retainage to Central Washington Asphalt for their work done on the 2016 Parking Lot "A" project. Sheriff's Office in the amount of $15,000.00 for the emergency purchase of f ifty-one (51) AXON Body Worn Cameras and associated equipment. The funds will come from their Sheriff Surplus budget (140.114). Fairgrounds in the amount of $8,650.00 to pay Pacific Engineering for materials and an inspection of the Rodeo Arena Bleachers at the Fairgrounds. Fairgrounds in the amount of $5,104.00 for dust control spray service using Envirotech Services, Inc. during the Grant County Fair. Any interested persons may appear regarding these matters. Barbara J. Vasquez, CMC Administrative Assistant & Clerk of the Board Grant County Commissioners #08018/101101 Pub: August 4 & 11, 2017

Othello's Kaiden Quigley to participate at Washington DYW scholarship program

PULLMAN, Wash. — Kaiden Quigley will be among 14 Washington high school seniors participating in the Aug. 5 Distinguished Young Women Washington scholarship program at Washington State University’s Beasley Performing Arts Coliseum. 

Othello Barracudas finish swim season at “Champs” meet

It was a busy final week for the Othello Barracuda Swim Team. On Tuesday, the team hosted Toppenish, on Wednesday the Barracudas traveled to Prosser and on Friday, Saturday and Sunday they wrapped up their summer season at the Mid-Valley League Championships at Sunnyside.

Peters finishes fourth at the WJGA 16-18 girls state tournament

RICHLAND — On a day where the leader came back to earth, Ephrata senior Kenedee Peters just couldn’t get off the skid to chase her down Thursday on the final day of the Washington Junior Golf Association 16-18 state tournament.

River Dogs' history still brings a smile to Ryan Doumit's face

EPHRATA — For a guy that’s played on baseball’s biggest stage, in places like Three Rivers Stadium in Pittsburgh, Riverfront Stadium in Cincinnati or out west in Dodger Stadium, Ryan Doumit from Moses Lake still has a passion for his hometown Babe Ruth League team and the history behind the Columbia Basin River Dogs.

Air Quality Index at a glance

MOSES LAKE — You don't need a newspaper reporter to inform you that it is smoky in the Columbia Basin. Anyone who has ventured outside over the last couple of days has no doubt noticed the haze that is blanketing the Central Washington sky.

Friend of Larry Vasquez to stage big fundraiser

MOSES LAKE — The friends of Larry Vasquez are going to hold a fundraising concert in Zamora Park this coming Friday night to help the Moses Lake man battle with a recent cancer diagnosis.

Power pole climbing cat causes wildfire near Ephrata

EPHRATA — For the second time in two weeks a power pole climbing feline has sparked a wildfire in Grant County.

All BBCC nursing grads pass qualifying test

MOSES LAKE — Nursing students at Big Bend Community College have kept a 10-year streak alive, with all 17 nursing graduates passing the Washington state licensing exam. All 17 nursing candidates in the class of 2017 passed the exam on the first try.

Don't get rid of Russian olive trees

For decades, the Soil Conservation Service sold Russian olive trees for windbreaks and wildlife habitat in the Columbia Basin. They will grow in alkaline soil and are drought-tolerant and therefore well adapted to our area. The Washington Ornithological Society has identified 92 species of birds that utilize Russian olives in the Columbia Basin. While some of those are merely using them to roost and any tree would do, many of those species are dependent on their fruit for a food source. Besides birds using them for a habitat, many animals depend on these trees: deer browse and seek shade and shelter in the Russian olive thickets, beavers cut material for dams and pygmy rabbits eat the fruits. The thorny thickets are a favorite hiding spot for Bre’r Rabbit.

Congress versus health

People need good medical care, but health insurance is not medical care. Nothing in either the Declaration of Independence or Constitution provides for government healthcare or insurance. The Constitution doesn’t prohibit individual states from making laws, and doesn’t prohibit charity organizations from helping people.

Blethen's letter right on the money

I had to laugh when I read Harold Hochstatter’s letter to the editor criticizing Vaughn Blethen. In the process of attacking Blethen for trying to be a “censor,” Hochstatter makes it clear that he doesn’t think Blethen’s opinions have any place in the CBH. So is censorship only bad when it comes from liberals? And were Blethen’s first two suggestions – that the column be moved out of “news” and placed with other advice columns or other religious columns – really censorship? I think she has a valid point.

Grant PUD disconnect, reconnect policy explained

EPHRATA — Grant County PUD customers who need emergency disconnection to fix equipment will be required to prove or obtain Labor and Industries inspection and certification of the work before the electricity will be turned back on. Utility district employees detailed the procedure for PUD commissioners recently.

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Legals August 3, 2017

PUBLIC HEARINGS on the Aging & Adult Care of Central Washington (2018-2019 Area Plan Update) SENIOR SERVICES Aging & Adult Care of Central Washington, which is the designated Area Agency on Aging for Adams, Chelan, Douglas, Grant, Lincoln and Okanogan Counties, will conduct two public hearings on its proposed 2018 - 2019 Area Plan Update for aging services. Required by the Older Americans Act, the Area Plan identifies needs of older persons, sets priorities and specifies how both federal and state funds will be expended. It includes such programs as Case Management, Senior Information and Assistance, Nutrition, Legal Services, Personal Emergency Response System and Transportation. The premises are accessible to everyone, but if you need accommodation or interpretive services, please call 509-886-0700 or 1-800-572-4459 by July 14th, 2017. If you cannot attend, please send your written comments to Erin Nelson at Aging & Adult Care of Central Washington 50 Simon St. SE, Suite A, East Wenatchee, WA 98802 before August 11th, 2017. 2017 PUBLIC HEARINGS Friday, August 18, 2017 Tuesday, August 22, 2017 Time: 12:30pm-1:30pm Time: 10am-11am Othello Senior Center Aging & Adult Care of Central Washington 755 N 7th St 50 Simon St. SE Ste. A Othello, WA 99344 East Wenatchee, WA 98801 #08003/93772 Pub: July 5, 2017 & August 3, 2017

Connie A. Rodriguez April 28, 1954 - July 22, 2017

Our beloved mother, Connie A. Rodriguez, age 63, of Kennewick, Washington, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loving family, July 22, 2017. She was born in Hamilton, Montana on April 28, 1954. Connie graduated from Othello High School’s class of 1972 and received her Associate of Arts and Science degree from Big Bend Community College. 

New bridges at Rocky Ford Creek make great stretch of trout water safer

EPHRATA — Access to one of the best fisheries in central Washington just got a little safer with the installation of two new foot bridges to the trails on both sides of Rocky Ford Creek, a fly-fishing holy water north of Moses Lake, at both the upper and lower ends near Trout Lodge fish hatchery.

Peters remains in third at the WJGA 16-18 girls state golf tournament

SUNNYSIDE — The field was narrowed to the top seven, but barring incredible collapse, the Washington Junior Golf Association 16-18 girls state championship is Therese Warner’s to lose.

Othello School District Assistant Superintendent Gina Bullis vacating her post

After serving as an assistant superintendent over finance, operations and facilities for the Othello School District for the past 15 years, Gina Bullis is leaving her post on good terms to pursue her dream of owning her own business.

Celebrate National Breastfeeding Week July 31 to Aug. 4

CBHA is observing National Breastfeeding July 31 thru Aug. 4. A celebration honoring moms who are currently breastfeeding their babies is scheduled for Friday from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Medical Center on 14th Ave.

River Dogs ready to make a run at the Senior Babe Ruth World Series

EPHRATA — It’s not exactly the show, but it is the national showcase for some of the best baseball talent in the country.

Race to toll likely to clip Washington drivers

In 2014, President Barrack Obama opened the door for states to collect tolls on interstate highways. This year Oregon lawmakers, much to the chagrin of Washington drivers and truckers, unilaterally took advantage of the new funding opportunity.

Lybbert, Worley vie to be Quincy's next mayor

QUINCY — The race to succeed Jim Hemberry as mayor of Quincy was winnowed down to two candidates yesterday — current city council member Paul Worley and former council member Scott Lybbert.

Goodrich, Donovan emerge from school board primary

MOSES LAKE — Both of the finalists in the contested primary for the Moses Lake School Board’s fourth seat described the outcome as “exciting.”

Todd Voth narrows gap in Moses Lake race

EPHRATA — Wednesday’s ballot count had Moses Lake Mayor Todd Voth inching closer to the top two in the race for Moses Lake City Council Position No. 1. He is now 45 votes behind Mike Riggs, who currently holds the number one spot, and nine votes behind contender Dean Hankins.

Othello School District to hire business manager

EMS levy passes easily

OTHELLO — A levy to continue ambulance service was overwhelmingly approved by voters in the Othello Community Hospital district in the primary election Tuesday. In unofficial results, voters cast 681 yes votes and 127 no votes, 84.28 percent saying yes. The levy was the continuation of an existing levy, and required 50 percent approval to pass.

Incumbent leading vote getter in Wilson Creek School District race

WILSON CREEK — The three candidates for Wilson Creek School District Director No. 5 were only separated by 15 votes after Tuesday night’s unofficial primary election results were released.

Othello EMS levy passes easily

OTHELLO — A levy to continue ambulance service was overwhelmingly approved by voters in the Othello Community Hospital district in the primary election Tuesday. In unofficial results, voters cast 681 yes votes and 127 no votes, 84.28 percent saying yes. The levy was the continuation of an existing levy, and required 50 percent approval to pass. The EMS levy is projected to generate about $525,0000 each year over the six-year period. Property owners will pay about 40 cents per $1,000 of assessed property value. A landowner whose property is valued at $200,000 will pay $80 per year. The committee promoting the levy met to monitor the returns, and “everybody was excited,” said committee chair Bob Carlson. He thanked district voters for their support, and “everybody who did the hard work to get the word out.” District voters recognized the importance of ambulance service, he said. “It’s fulfilling a definite need in the Othello area.”

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Coulee City man charged for luring young girls

COULEE CITY — A Coulee City man is accused of attempting to lure two young girls by offering them a cigarette.

Othello School District to hire business manager

OTHELLO — Othello School District officials plan to recommend a candidate, or candidates, to replace assistant superintendent Gina Bullis by the Aug. 14 meeting of the Othello School Board. Bullis’ resignation, effective Aug. 31, was accepted recently.

Nancy L. Brotherton

June 16, 1948 – July 27, 2017

Washington Distinguished Young Women program Saturday

PULLMAN — High school seniors from Moses Lake, Othello, Warden, Ritzville-Lind and Mattawa will be among the competitors at the annual Washington Distinguished Young Women program Saturday.

GC Fire District No. 3 to hire 2 new firefighters

QUINCY — Grant County Fire District No. 3 will soon be hiring two new full-time firefighters thanks to a sizable grant.

Company seeks to make paper from wheat straw

MOSES LAKE — Wheat farmers looking for another source of income may eventually have one if a new project in Columbia County is able to make a go of it.

Warden woman injured in collision

MOSES LAKE — A Warden woman was injured in a collision near Moses Lake early Monday morning.

Legals August 2, 2017

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF GRANT In the Guardianship of ) Case No.:16-4-00084-7 ) ) FRED L. COOK, ) ) NOTICE OF SALE OF ESTATE An Incapacitated Person. ) ) __________________________ ) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN the Guardian will apply to the Court for confirmation of the sale of the following described real estate: That portion of Farm Unit 76, Irrigation Block 71, Fourth Revision, according to the plat thereof filed August 16, 1955 in section 26, Township 20 North, Range 26 E.W.M., Grant County, Washington, EXCEPT that portion described as follows: Commencing at the North quarter corner of said Section 26; thence South 00°44'13" West, a distance of 20.44 feet to the true point of beginning; thence on a curve to the right with a radius of 382.0 feet for an arc length of 120.0 feet; thence South 55°54'15" East, a distance of 481.2 feet; thence on a curve to the left with a radius of 382.0 feet for an arc length of 140.0 feet; thence South, a distance of 504.6 feet; thence South 90°00'00" West, a distance of 632.7 feet; thence North 00°44'13" East, a distance of 893.6 feet, to the true point of beginning. The Verified Return on Sale of Real Estate by negotiation sets forth a purchase price of $600,000.00. RCW 11.56.110 provides that any increased bid pursuant to this Notice must be ten percent (10%) higher than the above amount, must be filed with the Court, and must be accompanied by a deposit of twenty percent (20%) of the bid amount in the form of cash, money order, cashier's check, or certified check. This increased bid must be filed with the Court and the funds deposited with the Clerk of the Court on or before August 14, 2017 (ten legal days after notice is published). Any such bidder should review the additional requirements of RCW 11.56.110, not contained herein. All bids must reserve a life estate for Fred L. Cook. Said sale will be presented to the Court for Confirmation on August 16, 2017. SIGNED AT Wenatchee, WASHINGTON THIS 27th day of July, 2017 OGDEN MURPHY WALLACE P.L.L.C. /s/ Christina M. Davitt_____________ Christina M. Davitt, WSBA No. 41272 Attorneys for Guardian, Lori Sorensen One Fifth Street Suite 200 Wenatchee, WA 98801 #08024/ Pub:August 2, 2017

Legals August 2, 2017

PUBLIC HEARINGS on the Aging & Adult Care of Central Washington (2018-2019 Area Plan Update) SENIOR SERVICES Aging & Adult Care of Central Washington, which is the designated Area Agency on Aging for Adams, Chelan, Douglas, Grant, Lincoln and Okanogan Counties, will conduct two public hearings on its proposed 2018 - 2019 Area Plan Update for aging services. Required by the Older Americans Act, the Area Plan identifies needs of older persons, sets priorities and specifies how both federal and state funds will be expended. It includes such programs as Case Management, Senior Information and Assistance, Nutrition, Legal Services, Personal Emergency Response System and Transportation. The premises are accessible to everyone, but if you need accommodation or interpretive services, please call 509-886-0700 or 1-800-572-4459 by July 14th, 2017. If you cannot attend, please send your written comments to Erin Nelson at Aging & Adult Care of Central Washington 50 Simon St. SE, Suite A, East Wenatchee, WA 98802 before August 11th, 2017. 2017 PUBLIC HEARINGS Friday, August 18, 2017 Tuesday, August 22, 2017 Time: 12:30pm-1:30pm Time: 10am-11am Othello Senior Center Aging & Adult Care of Central Washington 755 N 7th St 50 Simon St. SE Ste. A Othello, WA 99344 East Wenatchee, WA 98801 #08002/93353 Pub: July 3, 2017 & August 2, 2017

Washburn has record-setting meet, Manta Rays finish 11th

PENDLETON, Ore. — The Manta Ray Aquatic swim team sent four swimmers to the Inland Empire Swimming Long Course Championship meet held in Pendleton, Ore. recently.

Peters third after first round of WJGA state tournament

RICHLAND — The temperatures skyrocketed and the scores plummeted on Tuesday at the Washington Junior Golf Association state tournament at Meadow Springs Country Club in Richland.

Columbia Basin sports roundup

SPOKANE — Central Washington was unable to get over the hump against league foe Yakima Pepsi-Pak in the third round of the state tournament.

National Night Out draws hundreds to McCosh Park

MOSES LAKE — Washington State Patrol officer Justin Cloud peeked to his left in anticipation as the kids lined up in front of the dunk tank Tuesday evening at McCosh Park.

River Dogs blanked at Chaffey Memorial

SEATTLE — The Columbia Basin River Dogs ran into a buzz saw at the Chaffey Memorial dropping all five games in tournament play in Seattle July 20-23.

Close races in Moses Lake, Soap Lake

MOSES LAKE — Although there was only one race in each of the respective cities, there was no shortage of surprises when the unofficial results from Tuesday night’s primary were announced.

Smoky skies blanket the Basin, impact air quality

MOSES LAKE — If you have ventured outside today in the Columbia Basin then you probably noticed a thin layer of smoke in the air.

Triple-digit temperatures forecast for the week

MOSES LAKE — So it’s summer and all that, it’s supposed to be hot and all that, but to be honest Mother Nature is getting a little extreme. Temperatures are forecast to break 100 degrees in Grant County and stay there the entire week.

Jeanne P. Bailey

February 10, 1923 – July 27, 2017

Soap Lake man injured in Franklin County collision Friday

PASCO — A Soap Lake man was injured in a two-vehicle collision north of Pasco late Friday night.

Linda Weldin

February 8, 1945 – July 26, 2017

Brian Scott Jensen

December 5, 1965 – March 1, 2017

Bails handed down in Moses Lake shooting

MOSES LAKE — A shooting in Moses Lake that left a woman with a gunshot wound to the back of her heard reportedly stemmed from an argument between rival gang members inside of a marijuana retail store.

Ready to roll

MOSES LAKE — Grant Transit Authority’s new Multimodal Transit Center opened Monday with a ribbon cutting and the announcement of new and expanded bus service.

Desert Aire man injured in Mattawa collision

MATTAWA — A Desert Aire man was allegedly intoxicated when he went off of a road near Mattawa in the wee hours of Sunday morning and crashed into a power pole.

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Cave B Inn, restaurant, spa in Quincy sold

QUINCY — While the Cave B Inn has changed hands, previous owners Carol and Vince Bryan want the world to know they still own the winery and the vineyards and will still be growing grapes and bottling wine.

Horse in road causes wreck near Othello

OTHELLO — A horse in the road reportedly caused an early Monday morning collision near Othello.

Cookies from scratch on a small or large scale

I once ran a bakery that made everything from scratch. What that means is I used no mixes or par-baked items for my finished products. Scratch baking does require the ability to measure out ingredients by weight, which helps with product consistency, but more importantly, keeps your costs in line. Even just “measuring” out a splash of vanilla will add up over time. Also, if you and I measured out a cup of flour, we'd likely have two different amounts, even if our measuring cup was precisely full.

Legals August 1, 2017

ORDINANCE NO. 2866 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 3.18 OF THE MOSES LAKE MUNICIPAL CODE ENTITLED "GAMBLING TAX" (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 that the tax rate for Card Games would be reduced beginning January 1 , 2018 and continuing to be reduce by 1% each year until it reaches 5% in the year 2022. This ordinance, which was passed on July 25, 2017, will take effect and be in force five (5) days after publication. #08022/101581 Pub: August 1, 2017

Senior Babe Ruth World Series brings the country to the country

The honor is all ours.