Tuesday, January 31
Faircloth now charged with manslaughter in son's death
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man is now facing a first-degree manslaughter charge for cutting his son’s throat during a confrontation. The son died as a result of the injury.
Chef Tak teaching Americans art of Japanese cuisine
MOSES LAKE — Their journey brought them to the Columbia Basin two months ago where they hope to teach lessons of a faraway land and maybe even learn a few of their own while they are here.
Andrew Keith Stucky
July 14, 1993 – January 26, 2017
Annie (Ann) Carrigan
June 11, 1956 – January 27, 2017
Museum lecture on pop culture set for Wednesday
MOSES LAKE — How television and movies have reflected the changing roles of women is the subject of a lecture at 3 p.m. Wednesday at the Moses Lake Museum & Art Center, 401 South Balsam St.
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Former Wahluke teacher sentenced for assault on student
MATTAWA — A former Wahluke High School teacher received a suspended sentence for an assault involving a 17-year-old male student.
School district mulls moving fifth grade to middle school
MOSES LAKE — In order to cope with overcrowding, several Moses Lake Elementary Schools are preparing to relocate all of their fifth-grade classes beginning next fall.
Rice dishes better than anything from a box
Nearly everyone has tried that famous named boxed rice side dish. You know, the one that features the cable car from that city in California. Did you know it is really easy to make, without the aid of the box? In fact, with a little practice, this is one of those recipes you can start to make without a recipe. I actually made up a batch off the top of my head once and found I had made a tastier version than I had ever found out of the box. I think the biggest difference is the fresh flavors of the background vegetables, versus the dried and powdered versions in the flavor packet. I‘ve also noted a few recipes online that have no veggies at all. They rely on powdered garlic and dried parsley to do the job that carrots, onion and celery do in my version.
Legals January 31, 2017
Ordinance No. 2855 An ordinance repealing Chapter 2.46 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Tourism Commission" (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 eliminates the Tourism Commission. This ordinance, which was passed on January 24, 2017, will take effect and be in force five days after publication. Ordinance No. 2856 An ordinance amending Chapter 13.03 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Stormwater Utility and Provisions for Rate Structure" (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 removes the fees and references them to the approved fee schedule. This ordinance, which was passed on January 24, 2017, will take effect and be in force five days after its passage. #01022/43146 Pub: January 31, 2017
Othello man takes over CBDL reins
OTHELLO — Kevin Lyle, president of Wind Prairie in Othello, has taken over leadership of the Columbia Basement Development League, effective Jan. 1.
Wahluke boys basketball roll on in SCAC East hoops
MATTAWA — The Wahluke High School boys basketball team continued to roll last weekend with a 56-47 victory at Kiona-Benton and a 59-42 conquest of River View.
Columbia Basin roundup: Big Bend men use big run to put away TVCC
MOSES LAKE — Treasure Valley led 69-68 mid-way through the second half.
Monday, January 30
Here come the brides: Women's Expo features all things wedding
MOSES LAKE — The atmosphere was fun, friendly and feminine on Saturday as the Washington Women’s Expo filled the ATEC Center at Big Bend Community College. Although a wide range of services and products geared toward women was featured, the expo’s origins as a bridal show still shone through. About 700 people attended, according to event coordinator Tera Redwine.
Art to heart
MOSES LAKE — The arts and their importance – not just to individuals, but to society – was the message at the annual Columbia Basin Allied Arts fundraising soiree Friday evening.
Bill aims to promote tourism through board
OLYMPIA — A bipartisan bill by Rep. Cary Condotta to create a state tourism board and marketing campaign passed through the Community Development, Housing and Tribal Affairs Committee unanimously on Thursday.
'Columbia River Reads' book chosen
WENATCHEE — The North Central Regional Library has announced the book for its 2017 Columbia River Reads program. Cheryl Strayed, author of “Wild,” will appear in Wenatchee April 13 to talk with participants about the book.
Immigrant's guilty plea vacated in 2006 arrest
SPOKANE — The Washington State Court of Appeals, Division III, recently vacated the guilty plea of an immigrant who was facing deportation in connection with an arrest in Quincy in 2006. The court ruled that he received ineffective legal advice on the deportation consequences of his guilty plea.
Helping those in need
MOSES LAKE — Walking through the doors at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church’s Fatima Center Thursday afternoon, all you could hear was chatter. The type of good, genuine conversation that occurs when people share a good meal with people they feel comfortable with in a space they feel at ease in. That ease and comfort is what Project Homeless Connect was all about; connecting those in need with services that can help them improve their lives.
'Surf and turf' focus of cooking class
MOSES LAKE — A lesson in high-end cooking is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Columbia Basin Technical Skills Center. “Valentine’s Day Surf & Turf” is open to people age 18 and older and is sponsored by the Moses Lake Parks and Recreation Department.
Woman shot and killed near Othello Friday
OTHELLO — One person is in custody after allegedly shooting and killing a woman near Othello on Friday.
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FERC issues Sunland ruling
QUINCY — The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has granted a request from the Grant County PUD to include property in the Sunland Estates development inside the PUD project boundary.
Job Corps Center hit by mumps case
MOSES LAKE — Mumps has arrived in Grant County.
MLSD adds 4 days to school year
MOSES LAKE — Winter may not be over yet, but the Moses Lake School District has a plan to deal with all the days students have missed so far.
Legals January 30, 2017
Notice of Funding Available The Washington State Department of Commerce has released a joint application for the Consolidated Homeless Grant (CHG) and the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG). Both grants provide resources to assist people who are experiencing homelessness obtain and maintain housing stability. Eligible applicants include city governments, nonprofit community/neighborhood based organizations, housing authorities, and federally recognized Indian tribes in the state of WA. Grant awards resulting from this application will cover the period July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2019. The Application is due to Commerce no later than April 18, 2017. Application, estimated funding available, and additional information is available on the Commerce website at: http://www.commerce.wa.gov/serving-communities/homelessness/. #02020/42648 Pub: January 27, 30 & 31, 2017 & February 1, 2, 3 & 6, 2017
Ephrata boys hold off Othello, 70-61
EPHRATA — This time last year, the medical team was taking Othello big man Trenton Cutforth from the floor with a torn anterior cruciate ligament and ruptured meniscus that he suffered during the Central Washington Athletic Conference (CWAC) game against Ephrata.
Prep roundup: Quincy wrestling edges Ellensburg 30-29
QUINCY — Quincy saw its 17-point lead evaporate over the final three matches, but still hung on to beat Ellensburg 30-29.
Moses Lake clamps down defensively, routs Sunnyside
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake limited the guard-play of Sunnyside and pulled away in the second half to win 74-49.
Ephrata girls use a 16-0 run to run away from Othello
EPHRATA — Ephrata went on a 16-0 run to end the third quarter and held Othello to just one fourth-quarter field goal to win Saturday night’s Central Washington Athletic Conference (CWAC) girls basketball game 52-30.
Chiefs hand No. 2 Grizzlies first loss
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake head coach Matt Strophy had not missed a practice in his 20-year career.
Sunday, January 29
Icy conditions delay Red Rock elementary students
ROYAL CITY — Many are the times you’ve heard the expression: If it’s not one thing, it’s another.
Royal basketball boys win one
ROYAL CITY — The Royal High School boys basketball team recorded a rare victory on Saturday and narrowly missed another triumph on Friday.
Careful not to be a complainer
This winter we have been on a weather roller coaster. It has been warm, cold, snowy and just plain miserable.
Royal girls basketball drop 2 in SCAC hoops over weekend
ROYAL CITY — Royal High School continued to struggle in girls basketball, falling to River View, 70-52, on Friday and Burbank, 58-38, on Saturday.
Saturday, January 28
Couple may want to stop being good Samaritans
MATTAWA — City of Mattawa employees Pedro and Jazmin Hernandez may be wondering if being a good Samaritan is really a good idea.
Othello girls wrestling second at Grandview Invite
GRANDVIEW — In its final regular season tournament, Othello missed out on the Grandview Invitational team title by one point.
Wahluke girls basketball split weekend games
MATTAWA — The Wahluke girls split two SCAC East prep basketball games last weekend, topping Kiona-Benton, 44-37 and falling to River View, 37-27.
Friday, January 27
New bacon packaging law in 1972
E-mail from Cheryl
I found no rattlesnakes in the snow
In the fall, a friend took me down the Yakima River in his boat. He had been a fishing guide for many years and knew the river like the back of his hand.
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Charles 'Marvin' Larkin
November 2, 1933 – January 22, 2017
Legals January 27, 2017
LEGAL PUBLICATION SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF GRANT WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT AS TRUSTEE FOR PRETIUM MORTGAGE ACQUISITION TRUST V. THE ESTATE OF RUTH E. FANDRICH; THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, ASSIGNEES, AND DEVISEES OF RUTH E. FANDRICH; AND ALL OTHER PERSONS OR PARTIES UNKNOWN CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, LIEN, OR INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 11202 BOBWHITE DR. NE, MOSES LAKE, WASHINGTON 98837,. Case No.: 16-2-00980-4 A lawsuit has been started against you in the above-entitled Court by WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT AS TRUSTEE FOR PRETIUM MORTGAGE ACQUISITION TRUST (Plaintiff): You are hereby summoned to appear within sixty days after the date of the first publication of this summons, to wit, within sixty days after the 23rd day of December, 2016 and defend the above entitled action in the above entitled court, and answer the complaint of the plaintiff WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT AS TRUSTEE FOR PRETIUM MORTGAGE ACQUISITION TRUST, and serve a copy of your answer upon the undersigned attorneys for the plaintiff, Shannon K. Calt, at his office below stated; and in case of your failure so to do, judgment will be rendered against you according to the demand of the complaint, which has been filed with the clerk of said court. The complaint is for judicial foreclosure and alleges that the record owner of the property, RUTH E. FANDRICH, is deceased and that her Heirs, Assigns, and Devisees are unknown. ALDRIDGE PITE, LLP: Attn: Shannon K. Calt Plaintiff's Attorneys 111 SW Columbia Street, Suite 950, Portland, OR 97201. Tel: (858) 750-7600, Fax: (503) 222-2260 #01012/33841 Pub: December 23 & 30, 2016, January 6, 13, 20 & 27, 2017
Wenatchee holds off Moses Lake to win Big Nine boys swimming title
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake boys swimming and diving team threw everything it had at Wenatchee in the final meet of the regular season. But at the end of the day, the Chiefs just didn’t have an answer for the Panther’s depth.
Cupid's Market coming to ML Feb. 11
MOSES LAKE — The Columbia Basin could see temperatures rocket all the way up to 40 degrees next week before the next winter blast rolls in.
Nominations sought for community awards
OTHELLO — With the annual Greater Othello Chamber Awards Banquet and Raffle scheduled for Feb. 24, residents are encouraged to continue submitting nominations.
Wahluke Slope excited about basketball boys
MATTAWA — It’s been a long time since residents of the Wahluke Slope have had a sports team that lifts community spirits.
Youth academy gives Moses Lake teen second chance
MOSES LAKE — Gavin Mann is glad to be back in Moses Lake.
Othello voters to decide fate of school M&O levy
OTHELLO — Othello School District voters will be asked to approve or reject a three-year maintenance and operations levy in a special election Feb. 14. If approved, the levy would replace one approved by voters in 2014.
Moses Lake board considers $20 vehicle license fee
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake’s newly created Transportation Benefit District (TBD) is leaning in the direction of imposing a $20 vehicle licensing fee.
City council hears soccer, community center plans
MATTAWA — Lars Leland, who has helped the City of Mattawa move plans forward for a complete renovation of Government Way, spoke to the city council recently about a community center-soccer fields complex.
Prep roundup: Moses Lake edged by Sunnyside in final dual
SUNNYSIDE — Moses Lake gave up crucial bonus points and lost its Columbia Basin Big Nine finale at Sunnyside 31-23.
Warden loses one match, routs Connell 64-12
WARDEN — When one of Warden’s wrestlers gets his opponent onto his back the bench erupts in a chant of, “Pin! Pin! Pin! Pin!”
Two days left in the current duck and goose hunting seasons
Two days remain in the current duck and goose hunting seasons. The duck season will continue through Sunday, Jan. 29.
Ephrata man charged for attempting to elude deputies
SOAP LAKE — A Ephrata man was charged for attempting to elude deputies in a high-speed chase that reportedly reached 95 mph on county roads near Soap Lake.
Chamber to spearhead a new summer festival
MOSES LAKE — When it comes to summertime in Moses Lake it doesn’t take much coercion to find another reason to party.
The beginning of a new presidency: a time for change
I set aside time Friday to watch the entire inauguration of President Donald J. Trump and was happy to see him take the reins.
Thursday, January 26
Bond best option for community growth
I applaud and support the Moses Lake School District’s school bond proposal for the construction of a second high school, remodeling MLHS, and construction of an 11th-grade school. One of the few downsides of a growing, vibrant community is the need to provide services, like schools, in a timely manner. It can be daunting, but good schools are a key component of a thriving community.
Spread tax burden more evenly
February is almost upon us which means we will have another opportunity to vote for the new school bond.
Alicia Briones Lamas
March 15, 1944 – January 23, 2017
Michael Wayne Shelton
August 16, 1956 – December 19 2016
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Farming has bright future under Trump administration
KENNEWICK — Jay Lehr isn’t opposed to free trade.
Vote 'yes' on school bond
I encourage the Moses Lake community to support the School District Bond proposal to provide additional school facilities for our students by voting “yes” on Feb. 14. The problems of a growing enrollment include providing adequate and appropriate school facilities for all students in the Moses Lake School District. Our school directors and staff of educational administrators have studied the problems of space, economy, and sound learning environment for our students and have proposed the current bond proposition to meet these needs for the current and future students. Citizen support is necessary to fulfill this essential educational need.
Bails set in Jill Sundberg homicide case
GEORGE — Bails for the five men who were arrested in connection with the December death of Jill Sundberg have been set.
Moses Lake schools need to keep up with growth
In the spring of 1970 – 46 years-eight months, 560 months, 17,030 days ago – our family moved to the small community of Moses Lake. At that time, the only businesses across the Alder Street Fill were Chico’s Pizza and Lake Bowl. Broadway, Wheeler Road and others were two lanes. New houses, apartments and businesses are springing up all over Moses Lake and the surrounding area. Businesses contemplating coming to any area consider the quality of the educational system, which in turn brings jobs and tax dollars.
School expansion should be a priority
Let me be clear: I believe it is both a privilege and an obligation to promote and support education in our community. Our strength, our future, and our prosperity are in our educated children. What better investment can we choose than the priority and support of schools and community education?
Taxes are out of control
First and foremost I want to thank the Columbia Basin Herald for the editorial part of the newspaper. Where taxpayer citizens can express their views. I am a retired person on a fixed income and to my shock I received a Notice of Change of Assessed Value for my property. It went up $16,250 dollars. I have not made any improvements in over five years. When I showed my realtor, she too was shocked, but informed me I had missed the deadline to appeal. Now the Moses Lake School District wants more tax money even though we taxpayers have not yet paid off the last two taxes, the City of Moses Lake wants to raise taxes, and the PUD wants to raise rates too. It is my understanding that most of the city and school administrators don‘t even live inside City limits. Oh well, as a 70-year-old retired person, who lives on a fixed income, I will do what I can do to meet my tax obligations. But as for voting for more taxes I say no.
School bond is important to our community
Everyone knows there is a school bond issue coming before the citizens of the Moses Lake School District. Everyone knows that Moses Lake High School is overcrowded. Everyone knows that building new schools is expensive. Everyone knows that there are people who will always vote for a school bond. Everyone knows that some people will always vote against a school bond. What everyone does not seem to know is that the future of our community, our state, and our country, is dependent on the education of our children. Education is not just what happens at school, but what happens in a community to further learning, discovery, and experimentation.
Chicago man gets 30 years for I-90 murder
RITZVILLE — A Chicago man will spend 30 years in prison for murdering his girlfriend in front of their young son while high on drugs.
Vote yes for schools
I would like to thank the school board, the school administrators and the volunteers who put all their time in studying and planning the needs of our great schools.
Trump needs to get serious about presidency
Many people elected Donald Trump for entertainment, not to be a serious president. Even I myself get a good laugh at my new president. But bullying and provoking other countries to war is no laughing matter.
Inauguration boycott
The members of Congress who have chosen to boycott the inauguration of Donald Trump have demonstrated their willingness to put party politics ahead of the nation’s interest.
A matter of size
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake School District voters will be asked to approve or reject a $135.3 million construction bond in February, which includes money for a new, second high school. One of the frequently asked questions is how a second high school would impact extracurricular activities.
Close to 250 jobs coming to Moses Lake
We’ve already burned through the first month of 2017 and there’s big changes on the horizon.
Cost of school bond is little compared to return
Friends and neighbors in the Moses Lake School District, Feb. 14 is a day we express our love to a special person in our life, but this upcoming Valentine’s Day you will have the opportunity to show some love in another way. The Moses Lake School District is running a capital projects bond for the construction of a second high school, upgrades to the current high school and a new elementary school.
School board president answers bond questions
I proudly serve as president of the Moses Lake School Board of Directors. As five volunteers elected to serve as board members we are leaders and champions for public education in the Moses Lake community. Now, more than ever, I encourage you to involve yourself in the education of our community’s future. Please take the time to learn more about the Feb. 14 bond election and vote in support of the students of our community for years to come.
New high school is too expensive
Well it is that time again for the Moses Lake School Board to try to pass the most expensive school bond in the history of the Columbia Basin. It doesn’t matter that the voters have already voted it down twice before. It is always easier to keep running the same bond than to alter the cost or solve the crowding problem any other way besides building a second high school. I have been an educator for 36 years in three states at all levels, and the idea of two medium-sized public high schools in a town the size of Moses Lake seemed strange, so I thought I would research other similar-size towns with two public high schools. There is only one problem – there are none in the entire Northwest. There are two very simple reasons. First, mid-sized towns don’t like dividing the allegiance of their patrons if they don’t absolutely have to. The second obvious reason is high schools are very expensive to build, operate, and maintain. They are way more costly than middle or elementary schools. They require very large staffs including administrators that are not fully funded by the state. Support, technology, and maintenance personnel would have to be doubled. High schools are huge open spaces including gyms, locker-rooms, auditoriums, cafeterias, libraries, tech labs, etcetera that cost a fortune to heat, cool, and maintain. The future M&O levies would have to be increased greatly. We would have to double the budget for all extra-curricular activities which includes coaches, advisors, transportation, uniforms, equipment and facilities upkeep. Don’t forget all the extra sports fields and parking lots required. Just look at other communities like Wenatchee, Walla Walla, East Wenatchee, Post Falls, Lewiston, Sunnyside, Hermiston, Lake Stevens, Monroe, Shelton, Port Angeles, Mt. Vernon and many more that have just one public high school.
WinCo Foods expects to hire 170 people
MOSES LAKE — The much anticipated opening of WinCo Foods in Moses Lake means 170 new jobs are coming to the Columbia Basin.
School bond: a great way to support critical areas in need
Our student population in Moses Lake continues to grow every year. The overcrowded elementary schools have required creativity in using current space. At Peninsula Elementary, the music class is now conducted on a stage adjoining the gym, rather than a classroom. At other schools, computer labs have been removed to provide needed class space, portables have been placed onsite, and split assemblies are conducted.
Let's evaluate what we get for our education dollars
Sixty years ago classes were larger; teachers were treated with respect. There were few additional helpers in classrooms. Teachers can’t force knowledge into skulls. At best, all teachers do is inspire and guide students. Technology facilitates teachers handling larger class sizes by grading tests, preparing class materials, etcetera.
Expand schools to keep them serving the community well
We are writing this letter in support of the MLSD bond election. We are proud members of the Moses Lake community and Moses Lake School District. Together, we have worked for the district for a combined total of over 60 years. During that time we raised all four of our children here, all of whom have gone on to successful careers thanks to the foundation that they received in Moses Lake. Now, we have two grandchildren who will soon be school age and attending schools in the MLSD.
Testimony begins on Hirst decision bills
OLYMPIA — Two bills, which are aimed at solving well water and building permit issues caused by a controversial Washington State Supreme last year, were testified on in a committee Tuesday.
America must return to its faith
Thank you Columbia Basin Herald for allowing us space to share our thoughts to others.
Legals January 26, 2017
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS Sealed bids, plainly marked "BID FOR 2017 Crushing and Stockpiling", will be received by Grant County at the Office of the Board of County Commissioners located in the County Courthouse, P.O. Box 37, 35 C Street NW - Room 206, Ephrata, WA, 98823, until 1:45 P.M., Tuesday, February 7, 2017 and will then and there, in the commissioners hearing room, 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 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: 2017 Crushing and Stockpiling This contract provides for crushing, screening and stockpiling 96,000 tons of crushed surfacing mineral aggregates and other work at three locations in Grant County, WA all in accordance with the attached Contract Plans, these Contract Provisions and the Standard Specifications. #02006/40570 Pub: January 19 & 26, 2017 & February 2, 2017
Columbia Basin roundup: Ephrata lets late lead slip at Grandview
GRANDVIEW — Ephrata held a narrow lead in the fourth quarter before Grandview surged ahead and won 72-61.
Thousands of dollars available
Legends Casino invites grant applications from non-profits
TOPPENISH — Legends Casino & Hotel in Toppenish once again has thousands of dollars to award to non-profit charitable organizations, and grant applications will be accepted until March 31.
Potatoes are good for your heart
MOSES LAKE — Back in 2010, Chris Voigt wanted to prove just how healthy a diet of potatoes was.
Evergreen Implement employment can mean a variety of experiences
OTHELLO — Since he took employment with Evergreen Implement of Othello, Andy Garza has had a variety of experiences. Next week he’ll add public speaking.
Wednesday, January 25
Poetry Out Loud winners shine in Ephrata
EPHRATA — Six students participated in the local section of Poetry Out Loud on Jan. 19 at Ephrata High School. This is a national competition that starts at a school level in January. The national competition offers a large scholarship and other prizes for students who win. This poetry recitation competition asks students to analyze a poem, memorize it, and then perform it with the appropriate level of emotion. The three judges who helped select winners were Aaron Loeffelbein, Sharon Scellick, and Kathleen Alstott. Two students were selected of the six to represent Ephrata High School at regionals taking place at Yakima Valley Community College Feb. 5.
New principals at Othello, Desert Oasis high schools
OTHELLO — Othello High School has a new principal, Desert Oasis High School has a new-old principal, and Wahitis Elementary has a new interim principal. Those changes, occurring at the end of the first semester last week, prompted some questions from the high school representatives to the Othello School Board.
Grant PUD fiber, wireless workshop set for Feb. 13
EPHRATA — The cost of providing electrical service, the costs and benefits of the Grant County PUD fiber optic network and electrical rates for individual customer classes will be the subjects of workshops in February and early March. The goal is to set individual customer class rates by early April, said PUD chief financial officer John Janney.
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Samaritan Hospital
Adams County unemployment drops year-over-year
RITZVILLE — While unemployment in Adams County went up between October and November 2016, unemployment dropped between November 2015 and November 2016.
Jonathon Glen Sterling
February 19, 1977 – January 18, 2017
FLIGHT DELAY
MOSES LAKE — Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. moves into the new year with yet another delay in the first delivery of the Mitsubishi Regional Jet.
Othello honors police, finance officer
OTHELLO — The Othello City Council honored several of its own Tuesday evening, bestowing awards upon uniformed and civilian police employees as well as the town’s finance officer.
New principals at Othello, Desert Oasis high schools
OTHELLO — Othello High School has a new principal, Desert Oasis High School has a new-old principal, and Wahitis Elementary has a new interim principal. Those changes, occurring at the end of the first semester last week, prompted some questions from the high school representatives to the Othello School Board.
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Man charged for cutting son's throat
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man was charged for cutting his son’s throat during a confrontation in Moses Lake over the weekend. The son died from the injury on Monday.
Legals January 25, 2017
VENDOR ROSTER The CBHP is preparing a vendor roster for purchases costing less than Fifty Thousand Dollars for materials, supplies, equipment and services to be used in maintaining its hydroelectric power projects. To be on roster, submit business name and contact information. Columbia Basin Hydropower (CBHP) Attn: Accounting Dept. P.O. Box 219 Ephrata, WA 98823-0219 #01039/38124 Pub: January 11, 18 & 25, 2017
Legals January 25, 2017
Othello School District M&O, Capital Levy and Bonds Public Meeting Notices (Revised 1/19/17) Othello School District will be holding several communication meetings in January 2017. Meeting presentations include educational information pertaining to M&O Levy, Capital Levy, and Bond. Meetings are open to our community and will be held between January 9, 2017-January 26, 2017 at different locations and hours. The community meetings will proceed regardless of whether a quorum of school board members are in attendance. The tentative schedule for communication meetings is: Please note some dates and times have been changed January 23, 2017 7:50 a.m. (Desert Oasis High School) January 24, 2017 6:30 p.m. (Lions Club Meeting) @ Othello Sr. Center January 26, 2017 7:45 a.m. (Hiawatha Elementary Staff Meeting) January 26, 2017 6:00 p.m. (PAC Meeting) @ OHS Corridor January 31, 2017 7:55 a.m. (Othello High School Meeting) Library February 2, 2017 12:00 p.m. (Rotary Club Meeting) at Time Out Pizza If you have any questions please feel free to contact the District Office at (509) 488-2659. Ms. Gina Bullis Assistant Superintendent Othello School District gbullis@othelloschools.org #02015/41066 Pub: January 25, 2017
Prep roundup: Moses Lake girls bowling qualifies two for state tournament
EAST WENATCHEE — Moses Lake girls bowling had two individual state qualifiers advance from the District 6 4A Championship at Eastmont Lanes.
Natividad R. Alvarez February 15, 1955 - January 5, 2017
Natividad R. Alvarez, 61, passed away on Jan. 5, 2017 At Kadlec Regional Medical Center in Richland, Wash. surrounded by his loving family. Natividad, also known as Big Nat and Boi, was born in Victoria, Texas on Feb. 15, 1955 to Natividad A. Alvarez and Maria R. Alvarez. Big Nat came to Othello, Wash. in 1965 at the age of 10 and remained in Othello until he left the family home. In 1970, he met the love of his life Nereida Jimenez of Moses Lake, Wash. They married in 1973 and moved to Moses Lake where they began their life together and made many friends. In 1978 they were blessed with their first and only son Natividad J. Alvarez. Big Nat worked at Chef-Reddy in Othello, Wash. as a forklift operator and later became a truck driver, which he continued to do until his passing.
Delegation sells potatoes in Vietnam, Myanmar
MOSES LAKE — Potatoes aren’t the first thing that come to mind when thinking about Vietnamese food.
60 children added to weekend meals
OTHELLO — The number of children who receive weekend meals from a program designed to guard against childhood hunger in this community has risen to 80, thanks to a $7,200 grant from Monsanto.
Owen Ellis career high 32 not enough against Ki-Be
ROYAL CITY — Sophomore Owen Ellis scored a career high 32 points for the Royal High basketball team, but there was not support to overcome Kiona-Benton in SCAC East action last Friday night.
Moses Lake pins eight, runs away from Eastmont 56-12
MOSES LAKE — Nick Hara, wrestling his final match on the Moses Lake mat, said the goal for senior night was to just have fun and stay relaxed.
Othello girls win third straight Central Washington Girls Wrestling title
WARDEN — Tuesday night’s Central Washington Girls Wrestling quad match at Warden had a weird vibe to it, but in the end it was the same result as it’s been all year.
Tuesday, January 24
1 dead in collision near Othello
Campus makeover Registrar, counseling offices remodeled at Big Bend
MOSES LAKE — Big Bend Community College students now have a remodeled – and more welcoming – space when they have questions about financial aid, registration and counseling.
Tsunami of kids threatens to inundate ML schools
MOSES LAKE — A tsunami of children is coming. And it is threatening to overwhelm the Moses Lake schools.
Former GCSO reserve candidate sentenced for molestation
MOSES LAKE — A former Grant County reserve deputy candidate was sentenced for molesting a 12-year-old girl in Moses Lake.
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Deborah J. Rukke
December 12, 1949 – January 14, 2017
Betty J. McCracken
August 21, 1922 – January 21, 2017
Man arrested for allegedly cutting son's throat
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man died after his father allegedly cut his throat during a confrontation in Moses Lake over the weekend.
Arlene Lillian Heale
September 30, 1935 – January 2, 2017
Gail Lee Bender-Korth
November 7, 1957 – January 16 2017
Marilyn B. Jackson
March 2, 1940 – January 18, 2017
Better breakfast at a fraction of the price
I like those breakfast sandwiches with sausage, egg, and cheese that you can get at certain drive-through restaurants in town. Trouble is, they always seemed so high priced to me. Last time I checked, you could get one for $2.79 for just the sandwich. A quick bit of unscientific research found that I could buy a frozen 4 pack of them made by a well-known sausage company for $6.69 at the local megamart. My problem with those started with the English muffins not being toasted, nor were they buttered. The meat was just cooked through, as was the egg, so both were bland in their own ways. This was just like the drive through version, though the English muffin there had at least a dab of “butter” on them. Of course, both had American cheese, which, given a bit of heat, melts into a gooey salty substance. Could I do better at home, for a comparable price?
Republican women to meet today
MOSES LAKE — The Republican Women of Grant County will hold their January meeting at 6 p.m. today at the Moses Lake Senior Center, 608 East Third Ave. Shahram Hadian, born in Iran and now a U.S. citizen, will be the speaker. Hadian is a former Muslim who converted to Christianity and now operates the TIL project ministry. He was a candidate for governor in 2012. Admission is free; an optional offering will be taken for the ministry.
Legals January 24, 2017
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY JUVENILE DIVISION In the Welfare of: ) ) OLIVIA M. OCHOA ) CASE NO: 16-7-00310-3 ) ) NOTICE AND SUMMONS DOB: 09/02/2015 ) BY PUBLICATION Minor Children (TERMINATION) TO: SAMANTHA JO-ZABALA DAVISON. A Petition to TERMINATE YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS was filed on December 8, 2016; A Fact Finding hearing will be held February 28, 2017 at 1:30 pm., at Grant County Superior Court, 35 C ST NW, Ephrata, WA 98823. YOU SHOULD BE PRESENT AT THIS HEARING. THE HEARING WILL DETERMINE IF YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS TO YOUR CHILD ARE TERMINATED. IF YOU DO NOT APPEAR AT THE HEARING THE COURT MAY ENTER AN ORDER IN YOUR ABSENCE TERMINATING YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS. To request a copy of the Notice, Summons, and Dependency & Termination Petition, call DSHS at 509/764-5757. To view information about your rights in this proceeding, go to www.atg.wa.gov/DPY.aspx. DATED this 17th day of January , 2016, By: /s/ Randy Merrin Deputy Clerk. #02011/40743 Pub: January 24 & 31, 2017 & February 7, 2017
Wahluke has opportunity to pull away in boys hoops
MATTAWA — Wahluke High School has fashioned a nice record in the first half of the boys basketball season and has a chance this weekend to solidify its grip on a district tournament berth.
Prep roundup: Ephrata wrestling falls to Selah
SELAH — Ephrata won five matches by fall, but fell on the road to Selah 47-36.
WSU Cougars lose an in-state OL commit, but gain a new DE commitment from Dallas Hobbs
(TNS) — A weekend of official visits yielded a new defensive lineman commit for Washington State, which on Sunday afternoon earned the verbal pledge of Dallas Hobbs, a 6-f00t-5, 240-pound defensive end from Deerfield (Mass.) Academy who was originally committed to UConn.
Judy Warnick given new Senate duties
OLYMPIA — The 2017 legislative session began last week with Sen. Judy Warnick, R-Moses Lake, continuing to lead the Senate committee that addresses agricultural, water and economic development issues.
Monday, January 23
Bill would simplify State Supreme Court ruling on building permits
OLYMPIA — A bill aimed at detangling a complicated court ruling that put the choice of whether or not to allow well-dependent building in county government hands and potentially halting development in many rural counties has a hearing on Tuesday.
Half-Sun Travel Plaza hosting job fair on Wednesday
MOSES LAKE — Besides Sportsman’s Warehouse expecting to hire 50 employees for its new store in Moses Lake, there are even more job opportunities for Columbia Basin residents.
Cancer foundation event set for Feb. 4
MOSES LAKE — The Columbia Basin Cancer Foundation will sponsor its biggest fundraiser of the year Feb. 4. Social hour begins at 5 p.m. for the 2017 “Country Sweetheart Ball” at the 4-H building at the Grant County Fairgrounds.
Building a culture of good at North Elementary
MOSES LAKE — It was the assembly North Elementary had hoped to have at the beginning of the week.
Ephrata man sentenced for assaulting officer
EPHRATA — An Ephrata man was sentenced for assaulting an Ephrata Police Department officer in a scuffle in 2015.
'Passion is not trainable' Sportsman's Warehouse interview process draws a crowd
MOSES LAKE — The stream of people coming in was as steady as the Columbia River is wide. The wait for the opening of the Sportsman’s Warehouse in Moses Lake is nearly over and people wanting to join the team converged on the Best Western Plus Lakefront Hotel on Saturday and Sunday for the corporation’s hiring weekend.
Natividad R. Alvarez
February 15, 1955 – January 5, 2017
Losing weight takes consistency
MOSES LAKE — It's kind of a winter ritual. The last of the Christmas and New Year goodies are gone, and when the new year starts, it’s going to be The Year. No more – or at least not as many – cheese curls. More salad. And way, way more exercise. The Year to get lean and change the diet.
Man arrested after high-speed chase
SOAP LAKE - A man was taken into custody early Saturday morning after reportedly leading deputies on a high-speed chase at speeds in excess of 95 mph.
George convenience store robbed at gunpoint
GEORGE — Two males reportedly robbed a convenience store in George at gunpoint Wednesday evening.
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Legals January 23, 2017
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AN OPEN RECORD PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD January 30, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. in the Grant County Commissioners Hearing Room, Courthouse, Ephrata, WA to consider a proposed development agreement between Grant County and Columbia Bluffs, LLC relating the continued and future development of the Columbia Bluffs Planned Unit Development. The subject property is located in a portion of Section 7 and Section 18 Township 18 North, Range 23 East, Willamette Meridian, containing approximately 172 acres. Any interested persons may appear regarding these matters. Jill Hammond Deputy Clerk of the Board Grant County Commissioners #01033/37220 Pub: January 16 & 23, 2017
Columbia Basin roundup: Moses Lake wrestling finishes third at Dream Duals
SPOKANE — Moses Lake finished 3-1 at Dream Duals to take third place.
Chiefs win big over Cadets to break second place tie
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake's student section, known affectionately as the Tribe, turned its attention to the sideline and began chanting the names of statistician Brandon Stevens, inactive player Jordan Rios and head coach John Hohman.
Moses Lake stuns fourth-ranked Bothell 55-43
MOSES LAKE — Morgan Yamane, using the entirety of her 5-foot-7 frame, seeled Bothell's 6-foot-2 post Taya Corosdale for an offensive rebound that also drew Corosdale's third foul.
CBHA Receives National Excellence Recognition
CBHA was recently notified that it had been chosen as the Studer Group Physician Service Line of the Quarter; CBHA will be featured on the group’s web site for the months of January through March, 2017. “This is a really big honor for us,” Greg Brandenburg, CBHA Executive Director, said. “CBHA is being recognized for its hard work and dedication to achieving clinical, service and operational excellence.” The Studer Group works with healthcare organizations in the United States, Canada, Australia, and beyond to help them achieve and sustain exceptional improvement in clinical outcomes and financial results.
Sunday, January 22
Royal wins two mat duals
ROYAL CITY — Royal High School got off to a hot start last week in SCAC East dual meet wrestling with a 66-6 win over Wahluke and 50-15 defeat of Kiona-Benton.
Time for a nationwide revival of faith
I don’t know about the rest of the world, but in my small part of it, I am cold. The kind of cold that causes me to want to hibernate.
Failure to yield leaves five injured
OTHELLO — A failure to yield right of way collision on Jan. 12 at the intersection of Highway 17 and Cunningham Road resulted in injury to five people from Moses Lake.
Quilting the perfect hobby for Old Hotel's artist of the month
OTHELLO — She had been sewing since she was just a kid. But after the death of her first husband, quilting became the “perfect hobby” Karen Norton needed to fill her time.
Saturday, January 21
Strategic plan comments sought by regional library
WENATCHEE — The North Central Regional Library, which serves five counties, would like to hear from you about a new strategic plan.
Columbia Bank raises more than $200,000 for homeless
MATTAWA — Columbia Bank, which has a branch in Mattawa, has raised $209,335.96 and 8,140 items were raised for 54 local homeless shelters across the Northwest during the second annual Warm Hearts Winter Drive.
Othello boys can't overcome cold starts against Wapato, EV
OTHELLO — Cold shooting in the first quarter both nights was too much to overcome last weekend, and the Othello boys basketball team lost to Wapato, 59-44, and East Valley, 71-62, in CWAC action.
Friday, January 20
A mohair suit or camel's hair?
Growing up, I listened to a lot of rock and roll. One such song was “Bennie and the Jets.” It was written by Bernie Taupin in 1973 and performed by Elton John.
Last suspect in Othello robbery turns self in
OTHELLO — The last of five suspects in an early January armed robbery near Othello turned himself in on Wednesday.
Snoqualmie conditions make travel difficult
The National Weather Service warns of hazardous conditions over the next few days, barring many legislators in Olympia from returning to their districts.
St. Brigid's Brewery tap room is cool place to get a cold one
MOSES LAKE — Tom Wytko has been a home brewer since the late '80s. He and his wife Whitney saw a need and decided to go for it.
Nevers from SL chief to Sheriff's deputy in 1981
E-mail from Cheryl
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Trout in the classroom, but no kids
MOSES LAKE — There were supposed to have been 60 kids watching while Heather Killinger did her work.
Bad weather calls for parental ingenuity
MOSES LAKE — Well. During the last month, give or take, the Columbia Basin has experienced serious cold, then snow, then cold, then ice storms, then rain. And fog. And the weekend could bring more snow.
Proposed bills address state need grant funds, free speech
OLYMPIA — Rep. Matt Manweller, R-Ellensburg, introduced two new higher education bills this week.
Bill would gather firefighting help faster
OLYMPIA — Rep. Tom Dent presented his bill to assemble state firefighting resources faster in a Public Safety Committee hearing on Thursday.
Legals January 20, 2017
LEGAL PUBLICATION SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF GRANT WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT AS TRUSTEE FOR PRETIUM MORTGAGE ACQUISITION TRUST V. THE ESTATE OF RUTH E. FANDRICH; THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, ASSIGNEES, AND DEVISEES OF RUTH E. FANDRICH; AND ALL OTHER PERSONS OR PARTIES UNKNOWN CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, LIEN, OR INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 11202 BOBWHITE DR. NE, MOSES LAKE, WASHINGTON 98837,. Case No.: 16-2-00980-4 A lawsuit has been started against you in the above-entitled Court by WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT AS TRUSTEE FOR PRETIUM MORTGAGE ACQUISITION TRUST (Plaintiff): You are hereby summoned to appear within sixty days after the date of the first publication of this summons, to wit, within sixty days after the 23rd day of December, 2016 and defend the above entitled action in the above entitled court, and answer the complaint of the plaintiff WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT AS TRUSTEE FOR PRETIUM MORTGAGE ACQUISITION TRUST, and serve a copy of your answer upon the undersigned attorneys for the plaintiff, Shannon K. Calt, at his office below stated; and in case of your failure so to do, judgment will be rendered against you according to the demand of the complaint, which has been filed with the clerk of said court. The complaint is for judicial foreclosure and alleges that the record owner of the property, RUTH E. FANDRICH, is deceased and that her Heirs, Assigns, and Devisees are unknown. ALDRIDGE PITE, LLP: Attn: Shannon K. Calt Plaintiff's Attorneys 111 SW Columbia Street, Suite 950, Portland, OR 97201. Tel: (858) 750-7600, Fax: (503) 222-2260 #01012/33841 Pub: December 23 & 30, 2016, January 6, 13, 20 & 27, 2017
Karnowski leads No. 4 Gonzaga past Santa Clara 88-57
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Przemek Karnowski scored 19 points on just seven shots from the field and No. 4 Gonzaga remained the only undefeated team in Division I with an 88-57 victory over Santa Clara on Thursday night.
Thursday, January 19
Real heroes fix power lines
No more Superman! No more Batman and Robin! No more Star Wars heroes! Our new heroes are a couple of PUD linemen who showed up at our house not more than half an hour after we called to say the power was off. Even on a good day, we would have been impressed, but on this occasion, the temperature was right at 5 degrees below zero.
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Knowledge is king. Learn to earn. Future jobs and careers are on the line.
Ice, ice, baby
MOSES LAKE — The good news is, traditionally the worst part of winter in the Columbia Basin is December and the first half of January. The bad news is, it’s still January and it’s doing what January does. And it’s going to be January for a while.
2017 Moses Lake School District construction bond
The MLSD has submitted another construction bond for $135 million to voters this February, to build a new High school and grade school. The School Board claims to be listening to the community but after two failed bonds they’re still asking for the same thing, expecting different results. Hopefully voters will realize there are other good options that are significantly less costly and will accomplish the same thing.
Schools seek ways to make up lost days
MOSES LAKE — With all the bad weather this winter, school districts across the Columbia Basin are facing the possibility of extending the school year well into June.
Business as usual? We'll have to wait and see
Will 2017 be business as usual? The world is waiting to see if business will ever be the same with the new administration and a president that promises his Twitter account will remain as active as his policy changes.
Bond costs only the beginning
I appreciate K.D. Marshall’s letter to the editor published Jan. 12. He points out, “If the proposed school bond passes, Moses Lake will have the highest school levy in the state.”
Vote 'yes' on the school bond
Letters to the Editor on Jan. 12, 2017 published a letter from a writer asking people to “vote ‘no’ on this very expensive Moses Lake school bond.” They listed the cost of the bond proposal and the property taxes that will have to be collected as a reason to vote “no.” But nowhere in the letter does the writer address the reason for the bond – our children (or grandchildren in my case). What does the writer think we should do about our growing enrollment rate? Where should we house those students? In what environment should we try to educate our kids, prepare them for college and jobs? Class sizes are regulated by law, so we can’t just cram 50 kids to a room and call it good. The cost of building schools is not going to go down. The task of finding property on which to build schools is not going to get any easier with the restrictions of Urban Growth Management. Is it going to cost me in property taxes? Yes, it is – but I believe the children of our city deserve to have a learning environment that will help them grow into concerned citizens.
Wheat growers scheduled to meet with Gov. Inslee on key issues
OLYMPIA — Members of the Washington Association of Wheat Growers will meet with more than 50 legislators and agency heads from both sides of the aisle.
Evergreen Implement employment can mean a variety of experiences
OTHELLO — Since he took employment with Evergreen Implement of Othello, Andy Garza has had a variety of experiences. Next week he’ll add public speaking.
Rebecca Ann Peters
May 1, 1950 – January 3, 2017
Dora Dee Herd Ellis
February 21, 1929 – January 12, 2017
Cities keep an eye on weather, wary of flooding
MOSES LAKE — With all of the ice that has coated Grant County in the last two days, city and county officials are focusing on what happens when it gets warm enough for the ice to start melting.
Legals January 19, 2017
Legal Notice Jose Luis Santillan is looking to find Michelle M Bradley. She owes rent for the last 2 years. Monthly rent is $300.00 at 24 months equal to the sum of $7,200.00. In addition to rental fees, there are Repairs to the sum of $4500.00 and taxes of $1,000.00 Last know address was: 1210 Arnold Dr, Moses Lake WA 98837 #01049/40387 Publish: January 19 & 20, 2017
Seats remain for writing workshop
WENATCHEE — There are still seats available for Write On The River’s writing workshop with Maureen McQuerry on Saturday, Jan. 21, from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at Wenatchi Hall on the Wenatchee Valley College campus. Parking is free.
Women's Heart Health Event set for Feb. 2
Wear Red Day, traditionally the first Friday in February, has been celebrated nationally for over ten years. Its purpose is to alert women of all ages to the dangers of heart disease. CBHA, Othello Community Hospital and the Othello Nazarene Church are again hosting an educational event for women. Magali Garcia and Fay Coats with CBHA are coordinating the event. “We are so excited to be working together with Othello Community Hospital and the Nazarene Church to present this event on Thursday, Feb. 2 at 6:30 p.m. at the Othello Nazarene Church,” said Garcia. “Othello’s Distinguished Young Women’s (DYW) court and 2017-2018 DYW candidates are helping us get the message out this year,” Coats said. “The DYW will be presenting heart health tips throughout the evening.”
Housing project status changed by Mattawa City Council
MATTAWA — With one condition, the Mattawa City Council agreed on Jan. 5 with the Washington Growers League that its planned farm worker housing project at the Taylor Orchards Development can be classified as a boarding house.
With Seattle, all you can do is hope for the best
The Seattle Seahawks can win the Super Bowl, but with what has happened this year, I don’t have the confidence of the SB 48 and 49 years.
SHOT Show continues to amaze
This is a two-part series about attending the 2017 SHOT Show.
Wednesday, January 18
James B. Bolyard
January 13, 2017 – September 7, 1933
Elizabeth Libby Crews Bly
May 27, 1962 – January 7, 2017
Wilbert E. Coats
March 11, 1936 – January 13, 2017
2 charged in connection with ML vehicle theft
MOSES LAKE — Two Moses Lake residents were charged for stealing a vehicle and attempting to elude deputies.
Charity is focus of bus tour
MOSES LAKE — Businesses do better when they encourage their employees to get involved in charitable activities, inside and outside their communities. That was the message from participants on a bus tour that stopped in Moses Lake Tuesday afternoon.
Othello man sentenced for assaulting father
ROYAL CITY — An Othello man was sentenced for helping his brother tie up their father with jumper cables and assault him.
Registration underway for Waypoint chess tournament
EPHRATA — Young followers of Caissa (the goddess of chess) will battle it out Feb. 4 at the 11th annual Waypoint Chess Tournament, for kids and teens from kindergarten through high school seniors. The tournament is open to youths living within the Ephrata, Quincy, Moses Lake and Soap Lake school districts, including private school and homeschool students.
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Warming your house can present dangers
MOSES LAKE — If you are one of those people who doesn’t believe it when you are told portable (space) heaters can be dangerous, consider that this winter the City of Moses Lake Fire Department has responded to at least three fires that started with a space heater.
Carl Warring
March 10, 1944 – December 30, 2016
Grant County building permits rise in 2016
EPHRATA — 2016 was a good year to build in Grant County.
Eastern Washington University Honor Rolls
CHENEY — The following Basin students earned a 3.5 grade point average for 12 credit-hours or more At Eastern Washington University during Fall Quarter 2016:
Business Expo braves the elements with a big success
MOSES LAKE — Outside, the latest of the winter storms painted the streets like a frozen scene from Disney on Ice. Inside the community building at the Grant County Fairgrounds the Winter Carnival featured the best and the brightest of the Columbia Basin business community as it gathered for the Moses Lake Chamber of Commerce Business Expo.
State lawmakers talk marijuana regulations, suspensions
OLYMPIA - Members of the Commerce and Gaming committee heard testimony Tuesday from lobbyists, concerned citizens and shop owners for several marijuana bills.
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Sportsman's Warehouse to hire 40 to 50 for Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — The 22,878-square-foot Sportsman’s Warehouse building at 1020 North Stratford Rd. is moving closer to the grand opening on Feb. 23 and the business, which caters to the needs of outdoor enthusiasts, is looking to hire 40 to 50 store employees.
Legals January 18, 2017
Othello School District M&O, Capital Levy and Bonds Public Meeting Notices Othello School District will be holding several communication meetings in January 2017. Meeting presentations include educational information pertaining to M&O Levy, Capital Levy, and Bond. Meetings are open to our community and will be held between January 9, 2017-January 26, 2017 at different locations and hours. The community meetings will proceed regardless of whether a quorum of school board members are in attendance. The tentative schedule for communication meetings is: Please note some dates and times have been changed January 6, 2017 9:00 a.m. (Othello School District) January 10, 2017 7:30 a.m. (Scootney Springs Elementary Staff Meeting) Library January 12, 2017 2:50 p.m. (McFarland Middle School Staff Meeting) Library January 12, 2017 7:30 a.m. (Lutacaga Elementary Staff Meeting) Rm #6 January 13, 2017 8:15 a.m. (ORTC Maintenance & Technology Meeting) @ Othello Reg. Trans. Center) January 17, 2017 7:45 a.m. (Wahitis Elementary Staff Meeting) Library January 18, 2017 12:00 p.m. (Chamber Meeting @ Othello Sr. Center January 19, 2017 7:55 a.m. (Othello High School Staff Meeting) January 19, 2017 12:00 p.m. (Rotary Club Meeting) @ Time Out Pizza January 19, 2017 2:55 p.m. (Hiawatha Elementary Staff Meeting) January 23, 2017 7:50 a.m. (Desert Oasis High School) January 24, 2017 6:30 p.m. (Lions Club Meeting) @ Othello Sr. Center January 26, 2017 6:00 p.m. (PAC Meeting) @ OHS Corridor If you have any questions please feel free to contact the District Office at (509) 488-2659. Ms. Gina Bullis Assistant Superintendent Othello School District gbullis@othelloschools.org #01037/37697 Pub: January 11, 18 & 25, 2017
Legals January 18, 2017
VENDOR ROSTER The CBHP is preparing a vendor roster for purchases costing less than Fifty Thousand Dollars for materials, supplies, equipment and services to be used in maintaining its hydroelectric power projects. To be on roster, submit business name and contact information. Columbia Basin Hydropower (CBHP) Attn: Accounting Dept. P.O. Box 219 Ephrata, WA 98823-0219 #01039/38124 Pub: January 11, 18 & 25, 2017
Edgar Martinez's Baseball Hall of Fame chances keep trending the right way
(TNS) — In past years, it was just another day to Edgar Martinez. Maybe he’d focus on one of his many businesses or charitable endeavors, or more recently focus on the looming spring training and his duties as the Mariners’ hitting coach.
Othello boys fall to Prosser, Ellensburg in CWAC hoops
OTHELLO — The Othello Huskies dropped two more CWAC basketball contests last weekend by wide margins, but they played well much, if not most of the time.
Royal wrestlers second at Castle Rock tourney
ROYAL CITY — Royal High School put on a good show at the Castle Rock Tournament Saturday, taking second place in the nine-team field.
Influenza season arrives in Grant County
EPHRATA — The influenza season has arrived in Grant County, Grant County Health Officer, Dr. Alexander Brzezny has announced.
Annual chamber banquet coming soon in Othello
OTHELLO — The 60th Annual Greater Othello Chamber Awards Banquet and Raffle has been scheduled for Friday, Feb. 24, and will feature some changes.
Unattached swimmer Eric Kemper solid in Federal Way
FEDERAL WAY — Eric Kemper, 14-year-old unattached USA swimmer, competed in the 41st Annual Washington Open swim meet held in Federal Way.
Don't expect big spending by Seahawks on offensive line
RENTON, Wash. (AP) — Being an offensive lineman for the Seattle Seahawks this season was a tough proposition.
Tuesday, January 17
Legals January 17, 2017
SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR THE COUNTY OF GRANT IN RE THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE: | | NO: 16-4-00156-8 LAURETTA A. JORDAN, | | PROBATE NOTICE OF CREDITORS Deceased. | | RCW 11.40.030 | _ PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) The personal representative/administrator named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decendent must, beforethe time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in a manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative's attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court. The claim must be presented within the later of (1) Thirty days after the personal representative/administrator served or mailed the notice to the creditor a provided under RCW 11.40.020(3); 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 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decendent's probate and nonprobate assets. Date of filing copy of notice to creditors: January 5, 2017 Date of first publication: January 10, 2017 Personal Representative: Sarah Sheer Attorney for Personal Representative: Huberdeau Law Office, PS Address for Mailing or Service: 821 E. Sharon Ave., Moses Lake, WA 98837 /s/ Sarah Sheer Sarah Sheer, Personal Representative HUBERDEAU LAW OFFICE, PS By: /s/ Jeremy Huberdeau JEREMY S. HUBERDEAU WSBA #35428 Attorney for the Personal Representative 821 E. Sharon Ave. Moses Lake, WA 98837 Telephone: (509) 765-1196 Fax: (509) 765-1799 #01035/37404 Pub: January 10, 17 & 24, 2017
Warnick promoted to caucus vice chair
OLYMPIA - Sen. Judy Warnick, R-Moses Lake, was promoted to vice chair of the Senate majority caucus on Monday.
Newhouse reintroduces veterans treatment bill
WASHINGTON D.C. — Fourth Congressional District Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Yakima, is continuing his push to provide veterans with the best emergency treatment care possible by re-introducing the Veterans Emergency Treatment (VET) Act.
Onion soup is simple to make but takes time
Onion soup is one of the easiest soups to make. Brown up some onions over and over, add some stock and you are done. Right? Almost.
4 arrested, 1 still sought in Othello armed robbery
OTHELLO — Four suspects in an early January armed robbery near Othello have been taken into custody. One suspect is still at large and Adams County deputies are asking the public to come forward with information about the suspect.
Freezing rain, warmer temps on the way
MOSES LAKE — Anyone looking for relief from winter is going to have to wait a little while longer as Eastern Washington braces for yet another storm.
Fundraising starts for Ephrata girl's transplant
EPHRATA — Constance Schnegelberger is a tough chick.
Grant PUD employees recognized
EPHRATA — Recognition of Grant County PUD employees and their work with a customer led to a short discussion of the changing customer market at the regular commission meeting Jan. 10.
Lora Lee Mathews Bailey
January 6, 1939 – January 11, 2017
Wahluke girls back together, defeat Royal, 45-33
MATTAWA — With winter vacations to Mexico ended, the Wahluke High School girls basketball team got together last Friday for a 45-33 victory over Royal in SCAC East action.
Big Bend women struggle at North Idaho
COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho — Big Bend was outscored 38-19 and lost on the road to North Idaho 73-49.
Manta Rays send four to Washington Open
FEDERAL WAY — Four Manta Ray Aquatics swimmers attended the 41st Annual Washington Open meet in Federal Way recently.
Living the dream
MOSES LAKE — Forty-eight years, 585 months, 2,545 weeks, and 17,819 days have passed since Martin Luther King Jr. had his life tragically cut short on April 4, 1968 in Memphis, Tenn. Despite the time that has passed since his death, King’s dream of a peace and equality for all people still lives on and is just as relevant today as it was during his lifetime. That dream and the life of the man who fought to see it become a reality was celebrated Monday night in the Moses Lake Civic Center Auditorium.
Othello wrestling bounces Ephrata, 58-16
OTHELLO — State-ranked Othello was just too much for Ephrata last week as the Huskies registered a 58-16 victory in CWAC wrestling.
Warming your house can present dangers
MOSES LAKE — If you are one of those people who doesn’t believe it when you are told portable (space) heaters can be dangerous, consider that this winter the City of Moses Lake Fire Department has responded to at least three fires that started with a space heater.
Moses Lake man sentenced for gun-pointing incident
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man was sentenced for pointing a gun at another person after an argument broke out at his Moses Lake residence.
Monday, January 16
Edna Mae Lane
October 10, 1915 – December 31, 2016
1 injured in collision near Ephrata
EPHRATA - One person was injured in a two-vehicle collision near Ephrata Thursday.
That's how she rolls Charlene Sanislo loves bowling for Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — The environment is one of flashing lights and hushed conversations. To say you can hear a pin drop goes without saying, because in actuality, you can hear them banging off the walls.
School closures aim to keep kids safe
MOSES LAKE — It was something of a joke at Thursday evening’s meeting of the Moses Lake School Board, that because of the school days lost so far that district officials would have to find a way to merge graduation with Fourth of July celebrations.
New elementary school would follow set pattern
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake School District patrons will decide the fate of a $135.3 million construction bond in a special election Feb. 14. If approved the money would be used to build a new, second high school, upgrade Moses Lake High School and build a new elementary school, the 11th in the district.
Bond would fund upgrades to MLHS
MOSES LAKE — The fate of a $135.3 million construction bond proposal will be decided by Moses Lake School District voters in a special election Feb. 14. If approved, the bond would pay for a new, second high school, a new elementary school and upgrades to the existing Moses Lake High School.
Site selected for proposed second high school
MOSES LAKE — Patrons of the Moses Lake School District will be asked to approve or reject a $135.3 million construction bond in a special election Feb. 14. If voters approve the proposal, the money would be spent to build a second high school, a new elementary school and make upgrades to Moses Lake High School.
Legals January 16, 2017
Ordinance No. 2852 An ordinance amending Chapter 17.06 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled Definitions" (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 amends the definition of a major subdivision by eliminating the acreage requirement. This ordinance, which was passed on January 10, 2017, will take effect and be in force five days after publication. Ordinance No. 2853 An ordinance amending Chapter 19.55 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Comprehensive Plan and Development Regulation Amendments" (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 removes the fees and references them to the approved fee schedule. This ordinance, which was passed on January 10, 2017, will take effect and be in force five days after its passage. #01046/38992 Pub: January 16, 2017
Chiefs blitz Panthers in lopsided win
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake's modus operandi has always been to run — run fast and run hard.
Wahluke boys basketball improves to 7-2 with win at Royal last weekend
MATTAWA — Wahluke High School continued to play winning basketball last weekend, edging Royal, 56-55, to advance its season record to 7-2 and SCAC East mark to 3-1.
Moses Lake beats Wenatchee in OT
MOSES LAKE — Ryan Karstetter fouled out late in overtime against Wenatchee.
Arts Night offers chance to display hidden talents
OTHELLO — At some time in his or her life, most everyone dreams of an opportunity to display or demonstrate their artsy side.
Sports roundup: Moses Lake wrestling second at Matman Classic
PORT ORCHARD — Moses Lake captured three individual championships and finished second in the team race at the Matman Classic.
CWU hosts prep students in annual start-a-business competition Jan. 20
ELLENSBURG — More than 250 central Washington high school students will get a small taste of what it is like to be an entrepreneur at this year’s “Many Faces of Entrepreneurship” tournament on Friday, Jan. 20, at Yakima’s Perry Technical Institute.
Seahawks suffer yet another road divisional playoff loss
ATLANTA (AP) — Another road divisional round playoff loss didn’t shake Russell Wilson’s confidence the Seahawks can win away from Seattle at this stage of the postseason.
Othello girls wrestling first at home invitational
OTHELLO — Othello coach J.J. Martinez took the mic and turned emcee at the end of the night, handing out the medals at the podium at the Lady Huskies Invitational. The package to each individual champion included a medal, a T-shirt and a homemade burrito that looked like it weighed half as much at the 100-pound wrestlers in the audience.
Sunday, January 15
At least $100,000 damage at Red Rock Elementary
ROYAL CITY — School was out for the entire Royal School District Monday and may be out a lot longer for the 600 students who attend Red Rock Elementary School.
'Silent warriors': Othello honors volunteers
OTHELLO — Mayor Shawn Logan calls them the city’s “little, silent warriors.”
Give faith a try, enjoy the experience
This year the holiday season was especially good for me because I have a four-year-old granddaughter.
Royal boys top Okanogan, drop two in SCAC East
ROYAL CITY — For one game early last week it appeared the Royal High boys basketball team had overcome its shooting and turnover woes in a 71-49 non-league win over Okanogan.
Saturday, January 14
Othello girls wrestling second at Kelso Invitational
KELS0 — Othello crowned one champion and finished second at the expansive Kelso Invitational.
Chiropractor has worked so much he can't give up now
OTHELLO — Dr. Rudy Dabalos, a chiropractor in this community, retired a few years ago. But he continues to work as he nears 75 and is planning a new business related to his career field.
Dems to gather Jan. 17
MOSES LAKE — The regular monthly meeting of the Grant County Democratic Party will be held Tuesday, Jan. 17.
2017 Business License fees due in Othello, Jan. 31
OTHELLO — The City of Othello will be mailing out second notice reminders for the 2017 business license on Jan. 17 in hopes businesses will not incur additional charges by being late.
Friday, January 13
State capitol employees, lawmakers unite for Blue Friday
Staff Writer
Second Time Silver creates new family heritage pieces
Heritage means something to Second Time Silver owner Katherine Whitney. She loves to hear the stories that shaped people’s lives, the influences that made a difference, to work with bits and pieces of someone’s family history.
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Royal City needed a logo in 1981
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State to help Grant County clear roads
MOSES LAKE — Grant County is getting some help from the state Department of Transportation to clear some of its roads following last weekend’s snow storm.
June Elizabeth Ottmar
June 27, 1926 – January 10, 2017
White joins Herald as intern
MOSES LAKE — Rebecca White has always been obsessed with writing.
Woman accused of assaulting MLPD officers
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake woman was charged for allegedly assaulting two Moses Lake police officers while drunk.
The beginnings of spring within your winter
Dec. 21 was the winter solstice, the shortest day of the year – not much daylight. On that evening, there was a worship service held at the Moses Lake United Methodist Church. It is referred to as a “Longest Night” or “Blue Christmas” service, and was offered especially for those who found it difficult to celebrate during that time of year. They may have experienced some form of loss. The holidays may have changed significantly for them because of “death.”
Legals January 13, 2017
LEGAL PUBLICATION SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF GRANT WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT AS TRUSTEE FOR PRETIUM MORTGAGE ACQUISITION TRUST V. THE ESTATE OF RUTH E. FANDRICH; THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, ASSIGNEES, AND DEVISEES OF RUTH E. FANDRICH; AND ALL OTHER PERSONS OR PARTIES UNKNOWN CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, LIEN, OR INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 11202 BOBWHITE DR. NE, MOSES LAKE, WASHINGTON 98837,. Case No.: 16-2-00980-4 A lawsuit has been started against you in the above-entitled Court by WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT AS TRUSTEE FOR PRETIUM MORTGAGE ACQUISITION TRUST (Plaintiff): You are hereby summoned to appear within sixty days after the date of the first publication of this summons, to wit, within sixty days after the 23rd day of December, 2016 and defend the above entitled action in the above entitled court, and answer the complaint of the plaintiff WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT AS TRUSTEE FOR PRETIUM MORTGAGE ACQUISITION TRUST, and serve a copy of your answer upon the undersigned attorneys for the plaintiff, Shannon K. Calt, at his office below stated; and in case of your failure so to do, judgment will be rendered against you according to the demand of the complaint, which has been filed with the clerk of said court. The complaint is for judicial foreclosure and alleges that the record owner of the property, RUTH E. FANDRICH, is deceased and that her Heirs, Assigns, and Devisees are unknown. ALDRIDGE PITE, LLP: Attn: Shannon K. Calt Plaintiff's Attorneys 111 SW Columbia Street, Suite 950, Portland, OR 97201. Tel: (858) 750-7600, Fax: (503) 222-2260 #01012/33841 Pub: December 23 & 30, 2016, January 6, 13, 20 & 27, 2017
Grand Columbia Council names a new executive
YAKIMA — The Grand Columbia Council, Boy Scouts of America has announced that Barry W. McDonald has been named the executive/CEO for the Grand Columbia Council.
Prep roundup: Moses Lake swim trounces Eastmont
EAST WENATCHEE — Moses Lake boys swim and dive dispatched Eastmont 126-60, improving to 4-0 in the Columbia Basin Big Nine.
Finally, a street light we needed 60 years ago
The temperature was just about zero Friday evening when Pat called to me and practically ordered: “Honey come here. You have to see this.”
Moses Lake bowlers roll past Davis on 'Senior Night'
MOSES LAKE — Charlene Sanislo sat down in front of the pile of Starburst candies on the alley side table that have been a part of coach Carolyn Johnson's tradition, not quite sure what her emotions were telling her.
'Facility planning meeting' scheduled in Othello
By CHERYL SCHWEIZER
Thursday, January 12
School bond is too expensive
The Moses Lake School Board is proposing a $135 million school bond for the February ballot. We are currently paying off three school bonds that go into 2028 which are worth around $25 million. If the proposed school bond passes, Moses Lake will have the highest school levy in the state. My portion of property taxes that school taxes represent is 51.4 percent. And if the $135 million bond passes, coupled with the recent increased assessment on business and residential properties, our taxes could be much higher.
Woman allegedly points gun at boyfriend, son
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake woman was charged for allegedly pointing a gun at her boyfriend and 2-year-old son.
Inslee starts second term on a positive note
OLYMPIA — Gov. Jay Inslee was inaugurated for his second term and in his State of the State address, he called for legislators to work together to fully fund education.
AWB Legislative Day will address critical topics to economic future
OLYMPIA — Hundreds of business leaders are expected to take part in the Association of Washington Business’ annual Legislative Day and Hill Climb Jan. 17 at Hotel RL in Olympia to discuss a wide range of topics critical to the economic climate in Washington state.
Allied Arts soirée set for Jan. 27
MOSES LAKE — Tickets are on sale for the annual Columbia Basin Allied Arts fundraising soirée, set for 6:30 p.m. Jan. 27 at the 4-H building at the Grant County Fairgrounds. “Under the Sea” is the theme for 2017.
Blowing white stuff to blow over
MOSES LAKE — The message from the Grant County Sheriff’s Office, issued at 5:30 a.m. Wednesday, was to the point. “Stay off Grant County roads,” it said. “It’s very bad and you’ll probably get stuck in a snowdrift.”
Neighbors pitch in to help stranded motorists
MOSES LAKE — Things got windy and dangerous on roads throughout Grant County Tuesday evening and into Wednesday morning. There were no serious traffic related injuries, however, despite the Grant County Sheriff’s Office responding to help more than 40 motorists who got stuck in snow drifts.
Current state of affairs is offensive
A letter published on Jan. 5, 2017 stated my letter was “offensive and less than enlightening,” and that Moses Lake is an “urban city.” I lived more than 36 years in the Los Angeles metro area, four near Denver, and 15 in Kent, Wash., working in greater Seattle. I find it offensive that many major cities (e.g., South Side Chicago and areas in LA metro) are combat zones that need to be avoided.
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Margaret Jane Hopperstad
November 15, 1944 – January 9, 2017
Support Trump in keeping jobs in America
President-elect Donald Trump has a proposed 35 percent tax on businesses that want to leave our country for another, and I believe it is something that we should all wholeheartedly support.
Big Bend's STEM grant boosts options
A $4.8 million STEM grant Big Bend Community College was awarded helps secure students’ futures. STEM, short for science, technology, engineering and math, is a field that offers higher wages to workers, according to a 2016 salary survey from the National Association of Colleges and Employers. Engineering saw the highest annual salary of $64,891. The other salaries surveyed, including some non-STEM fields, are as follows: computer science, $61,321, math and sciences, $55,087, business, $52,236, agriculture and natural resources, $48,729, healthcare, $48,712, communications, $47,047, social sciences, $46,585, humanities, $46,065, and education, $34,891. The numbers clearly show it pays to go into a STEM-related field.
Legals January 12, 2017
PUBLIC NOTICE The Noxious Weed Control Board of Grant County, in accordance with RCW 17.10.050, shall hold a Public Hearing on Thursday, January 19, 2017, at 10:00 a.m., at the Bureau of Reclamation Building, 32 "C" Street N.W., Room 304, Ephrata, Washington. This hearing shall be held for the purpose of considering applications to determine the nominations for the positions of Director for Section 2 and Director for Section 4 of the Noxious Weed Control Board of Grant County. Signed: Ron Tebow, Chairman Rich Callahan, Vice-Chairman Summer Sahli, Director Chuck Sandmann, Director Wes Sieg, Director #01004/29420 Pub: January 12 & 16, 2017
Vikings force OT, but fall to No. 4 Sasquatch
MOSES LAKE — Free throws and a last-second heave kept Big Bend from completing a major upset.
Ephrata boys, girls rout Othello
OTHELLO — Othello is a good team and the last thing Ephrata wanted was to let them hang around long enough to get hot. The Tigers (6-3, 4-3) went on a 11-4 run to open the third quarter to run away from the Huskies 66-42 in their final Central Washington Athletic Conference boys game of 2016.
La Cabaña successful from day of opening
ROYAL CITY — Early this century, Salvador Nuñez was tiring of working for others and decided to open his own business — the La Cabaña restaurant — in this community although he was living in California.
BBCC pulls away from Spokane, 105-92
MOSES LAKE — Zach Shepard and Leo Behrend raced in tandem down the court.
Wednesday, January 11
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Arts Night offers chance to display hidden talents
OTHELLO — At some time in his or her life, most everyone dreams of an opportunity to display or demonstrate their artsy side.
Grant PUD broadband workshop set for February
EPHRATA — Grant County PUD employees will present the findings of an in-depth review of the district’s broadband program at a workshop for commissioners in mid-February. Commissioners requested an evaluation of the broadband program, and general manager Kevin Nordt said it’s also one of the areas of emphasis in the district’s five-year strategic plan.
Chiropractor has worked so much he can't give up now
OTHELLO — Dr. Rudy Dabalos, a chiropractor in this community, retired a few years ago. But he continues to work as he nears 75 and is planning a new business related to his career field.
Strategic plan comments sought by regional library
WENATCHEE — The North Central Regional Library, which serves five counties, would like to hear from you about a new strategic plan.
Ephrata man accused of assaulting infant daughter
EPHRATA — An Ephrata man is accused of assaulting his 10-month-old daughter while drunk and fracturing her skull.
Ortiz charge upped to first-degree murder
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man who is accused of shooting and killing a bystander outside of a Moses Lake bar in June is now facing a first-degree murder charge.
Legals January 11, 2017
PUBLIC NOTICE The Solid Waste Advisory Committee Meeting will be Wednesday, January 18, 2017, 12 PM in the Public Works conference room located at 210 W. Alder Ritzville, WA 99169. Please Call 509-659-3276 if you are unable to attend. #01016/34040 Pub: January 4 & 11, 2017
Legals January 11, 2017
VENDOR ROSTER The CBHP is preparing a vendor roster for purchases costing less than Fifty Thousand Dollars for materials, supplies, equipment and services to be used in maintaining its hydroelectric power projects. To be on roster, submit business name and contact information. Columbia Basin Hydropower (CBHP) Attn: Accounting Dept. P.O. Box 219 Ephrata, WA 98823-0219 #01039/38124 Pub: January 11, 18 & 25, 2017
Sports Roundup: Othello girls take Hanford Winter Cup
HANFORD — Othello had seven finalists and three champions and ran away with the Hanford Winter Cup.
Former Warden wrestling coach Rick Bowers inducted into hall of fame
PUYALLUP — Rick Bowers, former head wrestling coach for Warden High School, was recently inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame.
Come Together 2016 better than expected
OTHELLO — Months of planning and preparations for a family celebration of the New Year came to a happy end at the Othello Church of the Nazarene on Saturday night.
Tuesday, January 10
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6 ML police officers recognized for heroism
MOSES LAKE — Four incidents. Six acts of going above and beyond. Six Moses Lake Police Department officers were honored during a ceremony last week for their heroics in the line of duty over the past couple of years.
Quincy man cited for role in collision
EAST WENATCHEE — A Quincy man was cited for his role in a two-vehicle collision near East Wenatchee over the weekend that left two people injured.
Man injured in rollover near Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — A man was injured near Moses Lake over the weekend after his vehicle reportedly struck a guardrail and rolled down an embankment.
State legislative session kicks off in Olympia
OLYMPIA — The Washington State 2017 Legislative Session began Monday morning with the swearing in of members of the Senate and the House.
Gladys Marie (Teslow) Sharp
July 20, 1926 – January 1, 2017
Try this rich, thick oxtail soup
My family butchered its own beef when I was growing up. One of the things I don't recall ever seeing used was the meat in the upper tail, known as “oxtail.”
Snow scramble
MOSES LAKE — Two weekend snowstorms and a touch of freezing rain scrambled morning commutes and canceled school throughout the Columbia Basin Monday.
Legals January 10, 2017
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY JUVENILE DIVISION In the Welfare of: ANTONIO A.A. NUNEZ ) CASE NO: 16-7-00258-1 (a.k.a. Baby Boy Guinn) ) ) NOTICE AND SUMMONS ) BY PUBLICATION DOB: 10/06/2016 (DEPENDENCY) Minor Child TO: ALBERTO N. NUNEZ (a.k.a. Albert N. Nunez) and anyone claiming a paternal interest. A DEPENDENCY Petition was filed on October 7, 2016 and an Amended DEPENDENCY Petition was filed on November 3, 2016. A Fact Finding hearing will be held January 31, 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 20th day of December, 2016, By: /s/ Justine Sherwood Deputy Clerk. #01013/34138 Pub: December 27, 2016 & January 3 & 10, 2017
Moses Lake swim seventh at Kentridge Invite
FEDERAL WAY — Moses Lake boys swim and dive finished seventh out of 43 teams at the Kentridge Invitational — the largest meet before state.
Younger siblings keep Moses Lake in contention
Jessica Olson and Taylor Stevens, both freshman at the time, found their respective seats at the Tacoma Dome for the 2014 state tournament.
Monday, January 9
Red Rock Elementary in Royal City closed because of frozen pipes, flooding
ROYAL CITY – School was out for the entire Royal School District Monday and may be out a lot longer for the 600 students who attend Red Rock Elementary School.
Red Rock Elementary in Royal City closed because of frozen pipes, flooding
ROYAL CITY – School was out for the entire Royal School District Monday and may be out a lot longer for the 600 students who attend Red Rock Elementary School.
Unemployment picture improves in November
MOSES LAKE — While unemployment in Grant County increased between October and November 2016, it dropped when compared with November 2015. The county’s unemployment rate dropped from 7.5 percent in November 2015 to 7.2 percent in November 2016. That’s actually lower than the unemployment rate in November 2014, which was 7.4 percent.
First VEX Robotics experience for Saddle Mountain a near win
MATTAWA — Saddle Mountain Elementary couldn’t have come any closer to winning its first VEX Robotics Competition and still finish as the runner-up.
'Silent warriors': Othello honors volunteers
OTHELLO — Mayor Shawn Logan calls them the city’s “little, silent warriors.”
Future of Ritzville extended care facility subject of meeting
RITZVILLE — Residents of the East Adams Hospital District are being invited to a meeting to discuss the future of the East Adams Care Center, the community’s extended care facility. The meeting is scheduled for 5:15 p.m. Thursday at American Legion Post No. 51, 106 West Broadway Ave.
Legals January 9, 2017
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF CHELAN JUVENILE DIVISION ) CAUSE NO. : 16-7-70068-6 STATE OF WASHINGTON ) ) NOTICE AND SUMMONS Dependency of: ) BY PUBLICATION ) (Dependency) ANDRES CHACON NIETO D.O.B.: 7/9/2012 TO: Homero Chacon Esquivel , Father and anyone claiming a paternal interest A Dependency Petition was filed on 12/1/2016. A Fact Finding hearing will be held on this matter on: 1/26/2017 at 9:00am at Chelan County Superior Court, 5th Floor, 401 Washington Street, Wenatchee, WA 98801. YOU SHOULD BE PRESENT AT THIS HEARING. THE HEARING WILL DETERMINE IF YOUR CHILD IS DEPENDENT AS DEFINED IN RCW 13.34.050(5). THIS BEGINS A JUDICIAL PROCESS WHICH COULD RESULT IN PERMANENT LOSS OF YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS. IF YOU DO NOT APPEAR AT THE HEARING THE COURT MAY ENTER A DEPENDENCY ORDER IN YOUR ABSENCE. To request a copy of the Notice and Summons, and Dependency Petition, call DSHS at 509/665-5300. To view information about your rights in this proceeding, go to www.atg.wa.gov/DPY. DATED this 21st day of December, 2016, by KIM MORRISON, Chelan County Clerk. #01015/34121 Pub: December 26, 2016 & January 2 & 9, 2017
Tiger girls off and running in CWAC with win over Quincy
QUINCY — The Ephrata girls outscored Quincy 23-2 in the second quarter to set the tone in Friday night’s Central Washington Athletic Conference basketball game and stayed focused throughout their 58-27 victory to open the second half of the season.
Sports roundup: Moses Lake boys split weekend games
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake overcame poor efficiency from the free throw line and on the defensive end to beat Eastmont 72-62.
Darrin Miller off to good start at college
ROYAL CITY — Former Royal High School wrestler Darrin Miller has gotten off to a good start on the mats and in the classroom at Concordia University in Nebraska.
Moses Lake slogs past Eastmont 42-25
MOSES LAKE — On an Eastmont baseline drive, Jamie Loera recovered to block the shot, saved the ball from going out of bounds and fired an outlet pass to Alexya Sandmann for two points.
Warden second at Jeremiah Schmunk Invitational
WARDEN – Championships come and go. Champions graduate, but one thing is certain when you wrestle for Warden High School, you compete with honor and you wrestle with heart.
Royal boys very close to being consistent winners
I checked in on the Royal boys basketball team and Royal boys wrestling team last week. The wrestlers are on track for an excellent season.
Tigers pour in 14 threes to upend Jacks
QUINCY — Anytime the Ephrata Tigers can turn it into a 3-point shooting contest, they have the hands down advantage and Quincy never stood a chance in Friday night’s Central Washington Athletic Conference boys basketball game to open the new year.
Sunday, January 8
Take time to know the Holy Spirit
I held my mid-school band concert on Dec. 19. It turned out great because everyone did exactly what they had been training to do.
2016: Year in Review
ROYAL CITY — We do a review of the previous year in January with excerpts from some of the most significant stories. The date indicates when the story ran.
Saturday, January 7
Royal fourth at own wrestling tournament
ROYAL CITY — Royal High wrestling coach Pat Mitchell believes he’ll have a competitive team this winter, and the Knights’ performance at the Royal Christmas Tournament last week did nothing to discourage him.
Truck rear-ends car, woman hurt
OTHELLO — An Othello woman was injured on Dec. 28 when the vehicle she was driving was rear-ended by a truck near Royal City, the Washington State Patrol reported.
Friday, January 6
Grant County considers new cannabis rules
EPHRATA — The Grant County Planning and Zoning Commission is considering ways to limit the growth and processing of marijuana in Grant County.
Poundmaster Brown resigns in 1977
E-mail from Cheryl
Windermere acquires United Country of Ephrata
MOSES LAKE — Windermere Real Estate K-2 Realty LLC of Moses Lake continued its expansion in Grant County into the new year with the acquisition of United Country Real Estate of Ephrata.
A lesson learned from an unlikely source
I fill my two bird feeders in the morning. One contains nyjer or thistle seed; the goldfinches favor these. The other has sunflower seed. A variety of birds are drawn to them: mostly house finches, doves and red-winged black birds.
Lupe T. Alamos
December 24, 1925 – January 2, 2017
Sherry Elaine Robnett Ohland
July 4, 1944 – January 1, 2017
Bark Avenue is the newest dog grooming salon downtown
MOSES LAKE — Lindsey Zunker and Sarah Greenwalt come from different backgrounds. One is from Richland, the other from the small town of Odessa. One has past business experience, the other is a first-time business owner.
Electrical system demand hits winter record
EPHRATA — It’s cold and the car barely starts and a lot of people are cranky because it’s cold and the whole family – and the dog – are practically camped on top of the furnace because it’s so cold. And when it’s extremely cold the furnace must be fed.
Legals January 6, 2017
LEGAL PUBLICATION SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF GRANT WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT AS TRUSTEE FOR PRETIUM MORTGAGE ACQUISITION TRUST V. THE ESTATE OF RUTH E. FANDRICH; THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, ASSIGNEES, AND DEVISEES OF RUTH E. FANDRICH; AND ALL OTHER PERSONS OR PARTIES UNKNOWN CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, LIEN, OR INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 11202 BOBWHITE DR. NE, MOSES LAKE, WASHINGTON 98837,. Case No.: 16-2-00980-4 A lawsuit has been started against you in the above-entitled Court by WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT AS TRUSTEE FOR PRETIUM MORTGAGE ACQUISITION TRUST (Plaintiff): You are hereby summoned to appear within sixty days after the date of the first publication of this summons, to wit, within sixty days after the 23rd day of December, 2016 and defend the above entitled action in the above entitled court, and answer the complaint of the plaintiff WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT AS TRUSTEE FOR PRETIUM MORTGAGE ACQUISITION TRUST, and serve a copy of your answer upon the undersigned attorneys for the plaintiff, Shannon K. Calt, at his office below stated; and in case of your failure so to do, judgment will be rendered against you according to the demand of the complaint, which has been filed with the clerk of said court. The complaint is for judicial foreclosure and alleges that the record owner of the property, RUTH E. FANDRICH, is deceased and that her Heirs, Assigns, and Devisees are unknown. ALDRIDGE PITE, LLP: Attn: Shannon K. Calt Plaintiff's Attorneys 111 SW Columbia Street, Suite 950, Portland, OR 97201. Tel: (858) 750-7600, Fax: (503) 222-2260 #01012/33841 Pub: December 23 & 30, 2016, January 6, 13, 20 & 27, 2017
Prep roundup: Quincy wrestling rolls over Wapato
QUINCY — Quincy won eight matches in a row to rally from an early deficit, routing Wapato 43-18.
Yes, we have no bananas, no bananas today
I woke up Monday morning recalling that old, old song with the refrain: “Yes, we have no bananas; We have no bananas today.”
Royal loses twice but plays well at Sun Dome
ROYAL CITY — The Royal High School boys basketball team is 1-6, but coach Pete Christensen is not in a panic. He still believes his team can make the district and be successful there.
Othello pulls away from Ephrata, earns road win
EPHRATA — The Othello theme song sounds like a broken record, but to tell you the truth the soundtrack is making some pretty good noise.
Thursday, January 5
Annette Irene Guzman
January 17, 1969 – December 31, 2016
Quincy pair charged for possessing stolen goods
QUINCY — A man and woman from Quincy were charged after a large amount of stolen property was recovered from their Quincy residence.
Electoral College versus the majority
I feel compelled to respond to a letter I read in the editorial section of the Dec. 22 Columbia Basin Herald by Thomas Fancher titled: Preserve the Constitution, Electoral College.
'Steel Magnolias' auditions set for Jan. 28, 29
SOAP LAKE — Auditions for the Masquers production of “Steel Magnolias” are scheduled for 1 p.m. Jan 28 and 29 at the theater, 322 East Main St.
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2 injured in rollover wreck near Ritzville
RITZVILLE — A Spokane Valley woman was injured Wednesday after she was ejected out of a vehicle during a rollover near Ritzville.
Microsoft, 2nd Harvest to partner for second year
QUINCY — Organizers are looking for people to help out when 2nd Harvest comes to Quincy to distribute food Jan. 26. The organization, based in Spokane, will be somewhere in Grant County once each month in addition to its regular schedule. That’s thanks to a partnership with the Microsoft data center in Quincy.
Greedy CEOs should be held accountable
In 2008 the financial collapse shredded social cohesion: 9 million Americans lost their jobs, 5 million lost their homes and unemployment doubled. Making trillions through fraudulent business on Wall Street mattered more than those who suffered, for not one CEO was charged for this selfish, disloyal act committed against America.
Make use of remote testimony options
Instead of going to the government, make the government come to you.
Happy New Year to the people who take the joy out of the holidays
To the person who removed Christmas lights from my front yard during the holiday season, happy New Year. Jehovah knows who you are.
Force lawmakers to live up to McCleary ruling
The Washington State Supreme Court ruled that the state is derelict in underfunding public K-12 education (McCleary vs. Wash., 2012).
Flu season arrives in Grant County
MOSES LAKE — Flu season has arrived in Grant County with at least one long term care facility reporting an increased number of cases.
The Brave New World ain't all bad
I should have seen it coming, given the fact that we now have a definition called the Millennials (also known as Generation Y, Generation Me, Echo Boomers, Peter Pan Generation) for the 30-somethings that grew up with the whizmos and gizmos of the 21st century.
Rita Mae (Roberts) Blankenau
July 8, 1936 – January 3, 2017
Owen returns to Larson Heights School
MOSES LAKE — The students at Larson Heights Elementary had hoped to go outdoors to celebrate.
Legals January 5, 2017
STATE OF WASHINGTON Public Auction Lease No. 12-A79766 Irrigated Agriculture, Orchard or Vineyard The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) offers for lease at sealed bid public auction a tract of land containing approximately 160 acres, described as NW1/4 Section 16, Township 14 North, Range 25 East, W.M., Grant County containing 155.6 irrigable acres. Bidders are to propose one of two lease options: Option 1: a 10 year irrigated agriculture lease or; Option 2: a 25 year orchard/vineyard lease. Annual Rent (including the value for leasehold tax) is $64,995.84 for 128 acres of irrigated row crops, or $122,905.32 for 155.6 acres vineyard, or $140,463.23 for 155.6 acres orchard. Lease covenants may be examined at the Grant County Courthouse in Ephrata, DNR Southeast Region Office located at 713 Bowers Rd, Ellensburg, WA 98926, or the office of the Commissioner of Public Lands, Olympia, WA. Sealed bid auction will be held at the DNR's Southeast Region office on April 11, 2017 at 2:00 p. m. For a bidder's qualification packet call (509) 925-0912. PETER GOLDMARK, Commissioner of Public Lands #01027/35897 Pub: January 5, 2017
First VEX Robotics experience for Saddle Mountain a near win
MATTAWA — Saddle Mountain Elementary couldn’t have come any closer to winning its first VEX Robotics Competition and still finish as the runner-up.
Sports roundup: Big Bend women win East opener
WENATCHEE — Big Bend women's basketball opened East region play with a road win against Wenatchee Valley 54-50.
Daniel A. Sarles Sr February 25, 1936 - December 25, 2016
Daniel A. Sarles Sr., 80, passed away peacefully on Dec. 25, 2016 at his home in Benton City, Wash. He was born in Washington, Penn. on Feb. 25, 1936 to Daniel and Ruth (Stenhouse) Hufford. After Dan’s father passed away early in his life, Dan was adopted by Hugh Sarles when his mother remarried. Dan spent 20 years in the United States Air Force retiring in 1974 while stationed in Othello, Wash. Following this, Dan was the building maintenance engineer who kept the Othello hospital running smoothly for many years and later worked for Westinghouse as an electrical and instrumentation specialist. Dan was a quiet man, who dearly loved all of his children and grandchildren. Some of his other passions were golf, hunting and helping remodel the Pine Street Baptist Church. After 51 years of marriage, Dan was preceded in death by his wife Mildred A. (Thompson) whom he lovingly cared for during her final years until her death in 2006.
Efforts to give back admirable
The first column of the year, every year, is about giving back to the Great Outdoors. This is appropriate, with the idea of setting a positive tone for the rest of the year.
Wednesday, January 4
Outside shooting pushes Warden past Okanogan
WARDEN — After the game, Warden head coach Wes Richins said Okanogan did not scout his team much.
Ambulance struck while responding to I-90 collision Monday
MOSES LAKE — An ambulance was rear-ended while responding to a collision on Interstate 90 Monday.
Boy Scout council names new executive
YAKIMA — The Grand Columbia Council, Boy Scouts of America has announced that Barry W. McDonald has been named the executive/CEO for the Grand Columbia Council.
Frances Lester
December 10, 1923 – January 1, 2017
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Moses Lake Police Department
Wenatchee Valley College honor rolls
WENATCHEE — The following Basin students have been named to Wenatchee Valley College’s fall quarter 2016 President’s List for earning a grade point average of 4.00 in 12 or more college-level graded credits:
Winter chill continues
MOSES LAKE — There’s been something of a pattern to the weather, the last month or so – seriously cold temperatures, zero or thereabouts (or below), then it warms up and snows. And what’s the forecast for the next week or so?
Grant County seeks more limits on legal pot
EPHRATA — Facing an increasing number of complaints about the smell, Grant County officials hope to have regulations in place by the middle of February that will limit where marijuana can be grown legally in the county.
Legals January 4, 2017
NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION ADAMS COUNTY, WASHINGTON February 14, 2017 Legal Notice NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT on Tuesday, February 14, 2017, in Adams County, Washington, in the various precincts, there will be held a Special Election for the purpose of voting on local district propositions. The following measures will be presented to the voters: Proposition 1 Submitted by Sprague School District No. 8 Resolution No. 6-2016 Replacement Maintenance and Operation Levy $295,000 for maintenance and operation to be collected in 2018 $295,000 for maintenance and operation to be collected in 2019 Proposition 1 Submitted by Odessa School District 105-157-166J Resolution No. 1-2016-17 Replacement Maintenance and Operation Levy $698,000 for maintenance and operation to be collected in 2018 Proposition 2 Submitted by Odessa School District 105-157-166J Resolution No. 2-2016-17 Replacement Capital Levy for School Improvements $110,000 for facility improvements to be collected in 2018 Proposition 1 Submitted by Othello School District No. 147-163-55 Resolution No. 12-12-16 Replacement Maintenance and Operation Levy $3,050,000 for maintenance and operation to be collected in 2018 $3,200,000 for maintenance and operation to be collected in 2019 $3,350,000 for maintenance and operation to be collected in 2020 Proposition 1 Submitted by Ritzville School District No. 160-67 Resolution No. 2016-008 Bonds to Modernize, Improve and Construct School Facilities This proposition would authorize the District to: modernize Lind-Ritzville High School; upgrade Ritzville Grade School; make health, safety, security, energy efficiency and infrastructure improvements to other school facilities; make District-wide instructional technology upgrades; issue no more than $11,000,000 of general obligation bonds maturing within 15 years; and levy annual excess property taxes to repay the bonds, all as provided in Resolution No. 2016-008. Proposition 1 Submitted by Adams County Park and Recreation District #4 Resolution No. 2016-02 Capital Improvement Levy $80,000 for Resurfacing the Pool to be collected in 2018 Voter Registration Deadlines: The last date to register online, through the mail, transfer or update an existing registration is Monday, January 16th. First time voters can register in person until 4:30 pm Monday, February 6th at the Adams County Auditor's Office at 210 W. Broadway Ave., Ritzville. Registering to vote: By mail - form may be obtained by calling the Adams County Auditor's Office at 509-659-3249 or online at www.vote.wa.gov. In person - Adams County Auditor's Office 210 W Broadway Ave Ste 200 Ritzville, WA 99169 - Office hours Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Online - www.vote.wa.gov. Ballots will be mailed to all active registered voters in participating precincts January 25-27, 2017. Voters may obtain a replacement ballot by calling the Adams County Auditor's Office at 509-659-3249 or visiting www.vote.wa.gov. A drop box will be available from 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM daily at the following location: Adams County Auditor's Office 210 W Broadway Ave Ste. 200 Ritzville, WA 99169 24 hour, secure ballot drop box: Ritzville City Hall (Located next to city bill drop box) 216 E Main St Ritzville, WA 99169 Adams County Public Services Building 425 E. Main St Othello, WA 99344 The Adams County Courthouse, 210 W. Broadway Ave Ritzville, WA 99169 is also a designated accessibility site for voters needing assistance with registration or casting a ballot. This site is open during normal business hours Monday through Friday, between 8:30 AM and 4:30 pm until Election Day. On Election Day, February 14, 2017, this site is open from 8:30 AM until 8:00 PM. The Adams County Canvassing Board shall meet at the following times in the Adams County Auditor's Office: January 27, 2017 - 10:00 a.m. logic and accuracy test February 21, 2017 - 11:00 a.m. February 24, 2017 - 10:00 a.m. - the election will be certified at the conclusion of this meeting. DATED THIS 29th DAY OF December, 2016 _______________________________________ Heidi Hunt, Adams County Auditor and Ex-Officio Supervisor of Elections in and for Adams County, Washington. #01026/35890 Pub: January 4, 2017
Warden girls overpowered by Okanogan at home
WARDEN — Okanogan had the pedigree — two straight state championships at the 2B level and 65 wins in its last 66 games.
SME not a Lego League winner, but coach appreciates opportunity
MATTAWA — No Wahluke School District elementary school placed at the First Lego League Eastern Qualifier at Salk Middle School in Spokane on Dec. 11.
Wahluke girls basketball fall twice to Riverview and Highland
MATTAWA — The still short-handed Wahluke High School girls basketball team lost to River View, 82-50, and Highland, 54-45 last week. With only six players, the Warriors run out of gas easily.
Tuesday, January 3
Ephrata airport's war service subject of MAC lecture
MOSES LAKE — The Ephrata airport’s contribution to World War II will be the subject of a lecture at 3 p.m. Wednesday at the Moses Lake Museum & Art Center. “The Ephrata Army Airport” will kick off the museum’s Winter Salon series.
Living and learning: A look back at schools in 2016
MOSES LAKE — Voters in the Moses Lake School District will be given the chance on Feb. 14 — the third since 2012 — to approve a $135 million bond measure to build a second high school, and 11th elementary school, and make a number of improvements to the district’s current high school.
Justice served: The cases that came to our courts in 2016
MOSES LAKE — 2016 was a big year for Grant County Prosecutor Garth Dano and his office, as his team of prosecutors was able to obtain convictions in two high profile murder cases. Another high profile murder trial resulted in a mistrial declaration.
I-90, SR-261 closed for snow
MOSES LAKE — Due to large snow drifts sweeping across the Columbia Basin overnight, several roads have been closed as state crews race to clear the snow.
Give your scallops special treatment
My introduction to the proper cooking of scallops came in chef school. Up until then, I had treated them like any other seafood, not knowing about the pan-frying technique that gives the scallop a bit of a crunch in its otherwise soft and sweet texture.
Keeping watch: a look back at fire and police in 2016
MOSES LAKE — 2016 was a busy year for police and emergency services in the Columbia Basin with shooting deaths less than two weeks apart with no arrests, a bomb scare at a local bank, and two families losing their homes in a large wildfire.
Quincy man accused of head-butting girlfriend
Also reportedly punched her in the face
QUINCY — A Quincy man allegedly head-butted and punched his girlfriend in the face during a recent incident in Quincy.
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Grant County Jail
Samaritan begins clinic, ER remodeling
MOSES LAKE — Samaritan Healthcare officials ended an effort to build what they called “a vertically integrated health care system” with Confluence Health in August. Confluence Health is based in Wenatchee and includes both Central Washington Hospital and Wenatchee Valley Clinic.
Legals January 3, 2017
NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2017 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, February 14, 2017 in Grant County, State of Washington, there will be held a Special Election for the voters of Almira School District #17 Proposition No. 1 for the purpose of a Replacement Maintenance and Operation Levy; Odessa School District #105 Proposition No. 1 for the purpose of a Replacement Maintenance and Operation Levy, and Proposition No. 2 for the purpose of a Replacement Capital Levy for School Improvements; Othello School District #147-163-55 Proposition No. 1 for the purpose of Maintenance and Operation Levy; and Moses Lake School District #161 Proposition No. 1 for the purpose of Bonds to Construct and Renovate Schools. ALMIRA SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 17 PROPOSITION NO. 1 A THREE YEAR REPLACEMENT MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION LEVY A three year replacement maintenance and operation levy: The Board of Directors of Almira School District No. 17 adopted Resolution No. 235, concerning a proposition to finance maintenance and operation expenses. This proposition would authorize the district to levy the following excess taxes, in place of an expiring levy, upon all taxable property within the district, for support of the district's General Fund educational maintenance and operation expenses: Approximate Levy Levy Collection Year Rate/$1,000 Levy Amount 2018 $2.64 205,000 2019 $2.68 210,000 2020 $2.72 215,000 all as provided in Resolution No. 235. Should this be approved? LEVY YES LEVY NO ODESSA SCHOOL DISTRICT #105 PROPOSITION NO. 1 REPLACEMENT MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION LEVY "Shall a replacement excess levy of $698,000 be collected in the year 2018, requiring approximately $2.95 per $1,000 of assessed valuation for Maintenance and Operation of Odessa School District #105, Lincoln County, joint with #157, Adams County and #166J, Grant County?" LEVY YES LEVY NO ODESSA SCHOOL DISTRICT #105 PROPOSITION NO. 2 REPLACEMENT CAPITAL LEVY FOR SCHOOL IMPROVEMENTS "Shall a replacement excess levy of $110,000 be collected in the year 2018, requiring approximately $0.46 per $1,000 of assessed valuation for the modernization of school facilities by making health, safety and energy efficiency improvements to school facilities of Odessa School District #105, Lincoln County, joint with #157, Adams County and #166J, Grant County?" LEVY YES LEVY NO OTHELLO SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 147-163-55 PROPOSITION NO. 1 REPLACEMENT MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION LEVY The Board of Directors of Othello School District No. 147-163-55 adopted Resolution No. 12-12-16, concerning a proposition to finance maintenance and operation expenses. This proposition would authorize the District to levy the following excess taxes, in place of an expiring levy, on all taxable property within the District, for support of the District's General Fund educational maintenance and operation expenses: Approximate Levy Rate/$1,000 Collection Year Assessed Value Levy Amount 2018 $2.40 $3,050,000 2019 $2.44 $3,200,000 2020 $2.48 $3,350,000 all as provided in Resolution No. 12-12-16. Should this proposition be approved? LEVY YES LEVY NO MOSES LAKE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 161 PROPOSITION NO. 1 BONDS TO CONSTRUCT AND RENOVATE SCHOOLS The Board of Directors of Moses Lake School District No. 161 adopted Resolution No. 2016-10 concerning a proposition to relieve overcrowding and improve educationally outdated infrastructure. This proposition would authorize the District to: construct a new second high school; construct a new elementary school; renovate Moses Lake High School; make health safety, security and infrastructure improvements; issue no more than $135,310,000 of general obligation bonds maturing within 20 years; and levy annual excess property taxes to repay the bonds, all as provided in Resolution No. 2016-10. Should this proposition be: Approved Rejected The registration deadline for online and mail-in registrations and transfers is January 16, 2017. Any qualified elector who is not registered to vote in the State of Washington may register to vote in person at the Grant County Elections Office up to and including February 6, 2017. You may register or obtain registration forms at the Elections Office and online at www.myvote.wa.gov, The Grant County Elections Office, 35 C St NW, Room 203, at the County Courthouse, will be open so voters may obtain replacement ballots, drop off voted ballots, and use the Accessible Voting Unit at the following times: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Beginning January 25, 2017 Election Day 7:00 AM until 8:00 PM February 14, 2017 Drive-up ballot drop box locations for the February 14, 2017 Election: Grant County Courthouse, Public Parking, Lot #A, Ephrata Moses Lake City Hall, 321 S. Balsam St., Moses Lake The ballot drop boxes will be opened for drop off on Wednesday, January 25, 2017 and locked on election night February 14, 2017 at 8:00 PM. Voters needing additional information or assistance with voter registration forms or voting, may call the Election Department at (509) 754-2011, Ext 2777 or 2743 or 2793. For additional information on the election or regarding voter registration: www.grantcountywa.gov www.myvote.wa.gov Your local newspaper and radio Ballots require sufficient first class postage and must be postmarked by the day of election. Check with your local Post Office for deadlines to have your ballot postmarked properly. The following public meetings will be held in conjunction with the processing and tabulation of election returns for the Special Election to be held on February 14, 2017, in Grant County, Washington. The times, dates and location and purpose of each meeting are: January 30, 2017 - February 24, 2017, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Extended Hours, if necessary); Processing of Mail Ballots, checking signatures, opening and processing ballots - Grant County Election Dept., Room 203, Courthouse Ephrata, WA February 24, 2017, 10:00 AM to canvass the votes cast and certify the election. This notice is in accordance with RCW 29.52.355 Dated at Grant County, Washington this Wednesday, December 28, 2016 Michele Jaderlund, Grant County Auditor and Supervisor of Elections #01021/34957 Pub: January 3, 2017
Dylan Morris wins state in lone appearance
TACOMA — Dylan Morris made the most of his lone trip to the state wrestling tournament, winning the 182-pound championship.
After a year, City of Othello website returns to operation
OTHELLO — Othello City Clerk Debbie Kudrna has announced that the City of Othello’s website is available again.
Othello Senior Center receives flags
OTHELLO — Washington State Senate Majority Leader Mark Schoesler presented the Othello Senior Center with new U.S. and Washington State flags from the State Capitol on Thursday.
Monday, January 2
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Moses Lake Police Department
Locals pack Ephrata streets for SamScramble
EPHRATA — Ephrata’s Samantha Webb only lived for nine years until she passed away from cancer on 2003. But Saturday’s turnout at the annual SamScramble event in Ephrata, which is named after Samantha, proved that her memory will go on and the impact she left on the world will not be forgotten.
Betty L. Kurkowski
March 29, 1931 – December 24, 2016
Grant County approves $125M 2017 budget
MOSES LAKE — The Grant County commissioners have approved a $125.5 million budget for 2017, including $31 million to maintain the county’s roads, $13 million for law enforcement, and $9 million for the county’s mental health services.
Sheriff's office says goodbye to three valued members
EPHRATA — Three valued members of the Grant County Sheriff’s Office will be riding off into the sunset at the end of this week when 2016 turns into 2017.
Orval E. Wood
March 18, 1922 – December 27, 2016
New Year mom, baby get what they need to start out right
MOSES LAKE — The rationale behind the gifts included for the first baby of the year at Samaritan Hospital is to give a new mother everything she needs. And maybe a few things she doesn’t need but are just fun for a family, like the 5-foot-tall teddy bear.
Minimum wage increase will drive all costs up
MOSES LAKE — The fact is, everyone could use a little more money. But the debate on whether Initiative 1433 is going to do more harm than good is only starting to heat up.
Legals January 2, 2017
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF CHELAN JUVENILE DIVISION ) CAUSE NO. : 16-7-70068-6 STATE OF WASHINGTON ) ) NOTICE AND SUMMONS Dependency of: ) BY PUBLICATION ) (Dependency) ANDRES CHACON NIETO D.O.B.: 7/9/2012 TO: Homero Chacon Esquivel , Father and anyone claiming a paternal interest A Dependency Petition was filed on 12/1/2016. A Fact Finding hearing will be held on this matter on: 1/26/2017 at 9:00am at Chelan County Superior Court, 5th Floor, 401 Washington Street, Wenatchee, WA 98801. YOU SHOULD BE PRESENT AT THIS HEARING. THE HEARING WILL DETERMINE IF YOUR CHILD IS DEPENDENT AS DEFINED IN RCW 13.34.050(5). THIS BEGINS A JUDICIAL PROCESS WHICH COULD RESULT IN PERMANENT LOSS OF YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS. IF YOU DO NOT APPEAR AT THE HEARING THE COURT MAY ENTER A DEPENDENCY ORDER IN YOUR ABSENCE. To request a copy of the Notice and Summons, and Dependency Petition, call DSHS at 509/665-5300. To view information about your rights in this proceeding, go to www.atg.wa.gov/DPY. DATED this 21st day of December, 2016, by KIM MORRISON, Chelan County Clerk. #01015/34121 Pub: December 26, 2016 & January 2 & 9, 2017
Sports roundup: Moses Lake succumbs to No. 1 Central Valley
MOSES LAKE — To beat the best, it’s going to take more than one quarter.
Tigers wrap up 2016 second at the Cat Classic
EAST WENATCHEE — There are tournament teams and there are dual teams, and the Ephrata Tigers are hoping their second-place finish at the 13-team Paul Reason Memorial Cat Classic on Friday will springboard them into the Central Washington Athletic Conference dual schedule after the first of the year.
Burbank downs Royal girls basketball, 68-33
ROYAL CITY — The Royal High School girls played only one basketball game last week, and it didn’t go well.
Sunday, January 1
2017 a 'big deal' for community of George
GEORGE — The community of George, which was named to honor the first president of the United State of America, will celebrate 60 years of existence this year. It was founded in 1957 by Charlie Brown.
Othello School Board talks sports complex
OTHELLO — Whether or not to ask voters to approve a separate levy for a new sports complex was the subject of discussion at the regular meeting of the Othello School Board Wednesday.
Woman injured in car-truck collision
OTHELLO — An Othello woman was injured on Dec. 21 when the car she was driving collided with a truck on Highway 17 three miles south of Moses Lake.
It can be tough to see some snowflakes in the darkness
My oldest daughter and I were in Royal City a week or so ago for Bible study. We meet with church members at 6 p.m. on Wednesdays in my office at the church to fellowship and discuss God’s word. (Everyone is welcome by the way)
