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Oregon man injured in motorhome crash on I-90

MOSES LAKE — A man from Oregon was seriously injured in a Memorial Day collision on Interstate 90.

Othello residents named as victims in fatal George collision

GEORGE — Grant County Coroner Craig Morrison has identified the three individuals who passed away in a two-vehicle collision near George last week.

Othello SD asked to change bookkeeping procedures

OTHELLO — The Othello School District will change procedures for bidding school meal program supplies and tracking students who transfer from Othello High School following the results of the district’s 2015-16 school year audit.

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Faircloth gets 6.5 years for stabbing, killing son

MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man who stabbed and killed his son during an altercation in Moses Lake in January will be spending six and a half years in prison.

Oliver Morales receives UW scholarship

OTHELLO — Oliver Morales said Othello High School was kind of scary at first, so scary he wanted to try homeschooling instead.

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Legals May 31, 2017

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AN OPEN RECORD PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD June 12, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. in the Grant County Commissioners Hearing Room, Courthouse, Ephrata, WA to consider a request from the Columbia Basin Dispute Resolution Center, pursuant to RCW 7.75, to increase the current civil filing fee in District Court to $10.00 per filing fee. Any interested persons may appear regarding these matters. Barbara J. Vasquez, CMC Administrative Assistant & Clerk of the Board Grant County Commissioners #06012/81267 Pub: May 31, 2017 & June 6, 2017

Legals May 31, 2017

Notice of Continued Public Hearing City of Othello Hearings Examiner - Sagestone 8th Addition Plat Notice is hereby given that the Hearing Examiner for the City of Othello will hold a continued public hearing to consider a subdivision request submitted by Olsen Homes LLC. The applicant has requested review for the division of approximately 20.3 acres into 94 residential lots in the R-4 zoning district. A public hearing will be held before the Examiner on Monday June 12, 2017 beginning at 1:00 pm or as soon thereafter as possible, at the City of Othello City Hall, Council Meeting Room, 500 East Main Street, Othello, Washington. The Examiner will consider all public testimony as they consider taking action on the subdivision request. For additional information please contact the City of Othello at 509-488-5686. The City of Othello complies with all ADA requirements. Trisha Tolley Building and Planning Secretary #05050/77615 Publish: May 31, 2017

Othello Girl's doubles place among the Top 10 at State

SEATTLE — Othello seniors Tanaya Anderson and Katie Walker had been working for this momentum for the past 12 months.

Jack Vernon Labbee November 24, 1924 - May 26, 2017

Jack Vernon Labbee, age 92, of Harrah, Washington was welcomed into the loving arms of Jesus on Friday evening, May 26, 2017. He was able to spend his last 3 weeks at his home surrounded and cared for by his family. 

Columbia Basin roundup: Big Bend's Maryah Tipping signs with Warner Pacific

MOSES LAKE — Maryah Tipping, a 6-foot-1 post player for Big Bend, signed a national letter of intent to play for Warner Pacific College.

Frederick 'Fred' M. Milligan-Haynes

November 30, 1947 – May 26, 2017

Site picked for new elementary school

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake’s next elementary school will be built on the south side of the city, along Yonezawa Boulevard, right next to the Columbia Basin Technical Skills Center (CB Tech).

Remembering the fallen

MOSES LAKE — It was a solemn Memorial Day gathering under a hot, Central Washington sun. And a simple one.

Jean Annabelle Webster

March 13, 1927 – May 23, 2017

Hot wheels

MOSES LAKE — Classic cars from every era were on show in Moses Lake on Saturday on the second day of the city’s annual Spring Festival celebration.

High wire act

Herald's single-copy rate increases to $1 on Thursday

MOSES LAKE — The times are definitely changing and to keep up with those drastic changes the single copy rate for the Columbia Basin Herald will be increasing to $1 on Thursday.

81 file for office in Adams County

RITZVILLE — Adams County residents will have a fairly easy time filling out their ballots in August, as the majority of the 81 candidates who have filed will be running unopposed.

Zaniac wows kids with magic

MOSES LAKE — It wasn’t the first time Alex Zerbe had been in Moses Lake.

Man dies in glider crash near Ephrata

EPHRATA — A man from Richland died on Friday after his glider reportedly crashed about eight miles west of Ephrata.

Edgar (Ed) Alan Bucklin

January 11, 1929 – May 23, 2017

Live missile warhead unearthed near Warden

WARDEN — A historian unearthed a unique object near Warden last week.

Legals May 30, 2017

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF GRANT JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION V. THE ESTATE OF SUSAN D. SIMONS; LANCE SIMONS; JAMIE SIMONS-COLLINS; THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AND ASSIGNS OF SUSAN D. SIMONS; THE UNKNOWN DEVISEES OF SUSAN D. SIMONS; WASHINGTON TRUST BANK; AND ALL PARTIES CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1008 W BRUCE STREET, MOSES LAKE, WASHINGTON 98837. Case No.: 16-2-00246-0 A lawsuit has been started against you in the above-entitled Court by JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION (Plaintiff): You are hereby summoned to appear within sixty days after the date of the first publication of this summons, to wit, within sixty days after the 22nd day of May, 2017 and defend the above entitled action in the above entitled court, and answer the complaint of the plaintiff JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, 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, SUSAN D. SIMONS, is deceased and that his Heirs, Assigns, and Devisees are unknown. ALDRIDGE PITE, LLP: Attn: Shannon K. Calt Plaintiff's Attorneys, 111 SW Columbia St, Suite 950, Portland, OR 97201. Tel: (503) 345-9877, Fax: (503) 222-2260, Email: scalt@aldridgepite.com #06002/78561 Pub: May 22 & 30, 2017 & June 5, 12, 19 & 26, 2017

Othello softball reaches Day 2 of state tournament

SELAH — Othello lead-off hitter Cayleen Garza turned a 2-2 fastball in the bottom of the seventh and drove it deep. It was one of those rubber-neck moments for Tumwater pitcher Savannah Owen, by the time she located it, the ball had cleared the left-center field fence by 20 feet.

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Moses Lake's rallies come up short at state

SPOKANE — Throughout the season, Moses Lake had the propensity to come back from any kind of adversity.

Prep roundup: Moses Lake's Elly Johnson caps career with state championship

KENT — Elly Johnson anxiously awaited the final round of throws during the state championship meet Friday at Mt. Tahoma High School.

Going for the whole enchilada

My first exposure to enchiladas was at a friend’s house ages ago now. It had, to me anyway, odd shapes and flavors I’d not seen before. These were not part of the foods I grew up with.

Othello Huskies qualify two golfers for state tournament

SUNNYSIDE — Othello freshman Patrick Azevedo and teammate Ben Garza qualified for the 2A state golf championships with top 13 finishes on May 10 at the CWAC District 5-6 at Black Rock Creek Golf Course in Sunnyside.

Growing number of Washington students report they've thought about suicide – or attempted it

In every average-size high-school class in this state, there are likely two or three students who have attempted suicide in the past year. An additional three or four probably have seriously considered ending their lives.

Refinancing of bonds saves a cool half-million dollars for Othello

In an effort to exhibit its charge of responsible governing, the City of Othello has refinanced a portion of its Limited Tax General Obligation Bonds to lower interest payments.

Governor signs Manweller pension policy fix legislation

OLYMPIA — Gov. Jay Inslee has signed Rep. Matt Manweller’s pension policy legislation protecting public hospital districts from substantive costs. It also means a change in pension for some emergency medical technicians (EMTs).

Wahluke State Track and Field entrants

Abby Yorgeson set a personal record in the high jump (4-10) at the SCAC District Track and Field meet at Naches Valley High School over the weekend. She along with teammates Jose “Tony” Avalos (6-0 /high jump), Tanu Buck (2:03/800m) and the 4x400 Relay Team (3:38.41) of Alberto Zapien, Daniel Ayala, Nathan Buck, Tanu Buck and alternate Jose Celya, qualified for State competition.

A look at local candidates who have filed for the 2017 August primary

The list excludes write-in candidates.

Royal Soccer season ends with opening round loss at state

SUMNER — Royal’s return to the Sweet 16 was bitter-sweet as the team suffered a 1-0 opening round state loss to Cascade High School on the turf at Sunset Chev Stadium Tuesday, May 16.

SDA church to host fun run and walkathon

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Seventh-day Adventist Church will hold its Fun Run/Walkathon on Sunday, June 4 at Crestview Christian School, 1601 W. Valley Rd. in Moses Lake. Check-in begins at 8 a.m. and the event itself will begin at 9 a.m. Proceeds benefit the church building fund.

Othello Christmas basket program receives donation

OTHELLO — Othello’s Christmas basket project received a $2,000 donation Tuesday, part of the charitable program at the Legends Casino and Hotel in Toppenish.

Dorothy N. Ziegan

Dorothy N. Ziegan went to be with God on Jan. 3, 2017 in Richland, Wash. She was 83. Dorothy is greatly loved and missed by her family. She is survived by five of six children, numerous grandchildren, several great-grandkids and one great-great-grandchild.

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A conversation with Ecclesiastes

“What has been will be again, what has been done will be done again; there is nothing new under the sun.” (Ecclesiastes 1:9)

Appeal filed in school bond challenge

EPHRATA — An attorney representing a group of Moses Lake residents who are challenging the outcome of last February’s $135 million school construction bond election has filed an appeal with a court in Spokane this week.

Basin ag co-op donates $35,000 to ML food bank

MOSES LAKE — Two Columbia Basin farmer-owned cooperatives won a company contest that resulted in a $35,428 donation to the Moses Lake Food Bank.

Japanese knotweed: Fallopia japonica

This week we are going to talk about Japanese knotweed. This noxious weed is native to East Asia in Japan, China and Korea. This plant has hollow stems and looks like bamboo at a glance. Japanese knotweed will grow in riparian areas, waste areas, roadsides and other disturbed sites. A very aggressive escaped ornamental, Japanese knotweed is capable of forming dense stands and will crowd out other more desirable vegetation. It is a perennial species and spreads by seeds as well as spreading rhizomes.

Play dough with the governor

QUINCY — It’s probably not every day the governor of the state of Washington sits at a tiny table surrounded by 5-year-olds and gets lessons on how to make play dough.

Legals May 26, 2017

Public Notice "Rimmer & Roeter Construction, Inc. will be installing a new sewer main east and south of the Randooph Road and Patton Blvd. intersection in Moses Lake starting on May 30, 2017 and ending approximately June 9, 2017." #05055/79667 Pub: May 26, 2017

3 Basin softball teams across Highway 17 have become state tournament fixtures

GRANT AND ADAMS COUNTIES — On the final weekend of May, the best softball teams throughout the six classifications in Washington high school sports gather across various sites to compete for a state championship.

Ninth Annual Newspapers in Education Golf Tournament tees off June 15

MOSES LAKE — In this day and age where people are gathering their news information online through a cell phone or electronic device, the Columbia Basin Publishing Company is promoting the importance of print newspapers with its Ninth Annual Newspapers in Education Golf Tournament June 15 at the Moses Lake Golf Club.

Warden teen dies in collision near Othello

OTHELLO — A teenager from Warden died in a two-vehicle collision near Othello on Wednesday.

Wicked 14U softball finishes first

MOSES LAKE — Wicked 14U softball team took first place in the Early Bird Tournament.

Governor signs 2 of Warnick's bills into law

OLYMPIA — Two laws sponsored by Sen. Judy Warnick, R-Moses Lake, were recently signed into law by Gov. Jay Inslee.

3 dead, 9 injured in collision near George

GEORGE — Three people died and nine others were injured in a two-vehicle collision near George early Thursday morning.

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Lots to do at Spring Festival this weekend

MOSES LAKE — Spring Festival, Moses Lake’s annual town celebration, returns this weekend with not one but two parades and three-on-three basketball, classic cars and experimental aircraft, music, the carnival and a fun run.

Arlen Almerond Dean

April 22, 1937 – May 20, 2017

City eyes November for sales tax increase vote

MOSES LAKE — If you are a registered voter in Moses Lake you could be seeing a sales tax increase proposition on your ballot in November.

Dent's bill addresses elk problem in Kittitas County

OLYMPIA — A large elk herd in Kittitas County has caused headaches for travelers for years. A bill that was sponsored by Rep. Tom Dent, R-Moses Lake, and recently signed law aims to do something about that issue when it goes into effect.

Applying for the open position

I have a job application in my hands.

Alumni Association offers lots of opportunity to serve

The Moses Lake Alumni Association (MLAA) has been quietly serving Moses Lake graduates for 10 years. Since 2007, the MLAA has provided $142,900 in scholarships to 140 students who attended school in Moses Lake. The MLAA welcomes anyone who would like to help with this scholarship program. Application forms to join are available on the Moses Lake School District website under Community: www.moseslakeschools.org/pages/MLSD/Community/Alumni_Association_and_Reunion.

Solar cars take to the track

MOSES LAKE — The jar was full of colored water, hot water, with a couple of holes in the lid. It was dunked in a jar of cold water, and the fifth-graders watched what happened – the colored water drifted out through the holes, rising in the jar.

Congestion, delays expected on I-90 over weekend

HYAK — If you have plans to head over to the western part of the state this Memorial Day weekend, you might want to pencil in a little bit of extra travel time.

Springfest kicks off summer

Unless you've been hiding under a rock (or just haven't been in Moses Lake), you've seen a lot of activity at McCosh Park and Lions Field the last few days. That's the preparations for Springfest, the blowout celebration with which Moses Lake kicks off summer every year.

Neal Ronald Sullivan

November 17, 1977 – May 18, 2017

Joy Ranae Marcusen

March 21, 1933 – May 21, 2017

Legals May 25, 2017

PUBLIC NOTICE The May meeting of the Noxious Weed Control Board of Grant County, scheduled for May 25, 2017, has been canceled. The meeting will be rescheduled in June 2017. Signed: Ron Tebow, Chairman Rich Callahan, Vice-Chairman Summer Sahli, Director Chuck Sandmann, Director Wes Sieg, Director #05052/79863 Pub: May 24 & 25, 2017

New tennis courts slated for Othello High School

A proposal for bids to build new tennis courts at Othello High School is expected go out to bid in early June. Othello School Board members reviewed the plans for at least four new courts at their regular meeting Monday.

Wahluke Soccer on to Final Four

SUMNER — Enjoying their return to the state high school soccer tournament after a 6-year absence, the Wahluke Warriors have advanced to the final four.

Kenedee Peters pulls away from field to capture second state championship

SPOKANE — While Othello freshman Patrick Azevedo was busy winning the boys 2A state golf championships medalist honors in a back nine shootout over at The Creek at Qualchan. Ephrata junior Kenedee Peters enjoyed a leisurely stroll to her second 2A girls medalist state championship at Indian Canyon Golf Course Wednesday afternoon.

Huskie softball staves off elimination; on to state

OTHELLO — Othello senior Dominique Martinez had a chance to slam the door in the top of the seventh inning of Saturday’s CWAC/GNL crosser game with West Valley, but two uncharacteristic errors and a timely hit suddenly put the 2A defending champions behind the eightball when the Eagles regained the lead.

Basin rattlesnakes can be dangerous

This is the third in a series about dangerous and irritating Eastern Washington Critters.

Othello freshman Patrick Azevedo surges to state title

SPOKANE — Othello freshman Patrick Azevedo looked down for a minute searching for the right words to describe the moment. Finding none, he looked up, then out to the The Creek at Qualchan Golf Course like maybe the links would provide the answer.

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Fair Committee seeks volunteers

MOSES LAKE — If you live in Quincy, Royal City, or Mattawa, and are looking for something to do, the Grant County Fair Advisory Committee is looking for you.

Othello board talks tennis court design

OTHELLO — A proposal for bids to build new tennis courts at Othello High School should go out to contractors in June, possibly as early as the first week in June. Othello School Board members reviewed the plans for at least four new courts at their regular meeting Monday.

Setting up

Grant PUD commissioners to consider Reclamation contract

EPHRATA — Grant County PUD commissioners will consider a new contract to transmit electricity to three irrigation districts next month, possibly as early as its June 13 meeting. The new contract will include charges for transmission services, which will cost the districts about $1 million per year.

Legals May 24, 2017

CITY OF OTHELLO NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING This is official notification that the Othello City Council scheduled a Public Hearing to review and receive public input regarding the City's Six Year Transportation Improvement Program for 2018-2023. The Public Hearing is scheduled for Monday, June 5, 2017, shortly after 6:30 p.m., during the regular City Council meeting. This will be held in the City Hall Council Chambers, 500 E. Main Street, Othello, Washington. Debbie Kudrna, CMC City Clerk #05051/78578 Pub: May 24, 2017

Legals May 24, 2017

Notice of Public Hearing When: June 27, 2017, 7:00 PM Where: Grant County Public Works Conference Room, 124 Enterprise St., Ephrata, WA 98823 Purpose: The Grant County Conservation District (GCCD) Board of Supervisors shall take written and verbal comment on a proposed system of rates and charges to be implemented in the Conservation District service area. Written comments are accepted through July 5, 2017 by 4:30 PM and mailed or dropped off to GCCD, 1107 S Juniper Dr., Moses Lake, WA 98837. The proposed system and more information about the District services can be found by contacting Marie Lotz at the Grant County Conservation District at (509)765-9618, or by e-mail at marie-lotz@conservewa.net. Information is also available on the Grant County Conservation District web-site at www.columbiabasincds.org. #06007/79855 Pub: May 24, 2017 & June 12, 2017

Othello Hospital District patrons to vote on EMS levy proposal

OTHELLO — Voters in the Othello Community Hospital district (Adams County Hospital District No. 3) will be asked to approve or reject a six-year levy to maintain funding for the district’s ambulance service. If approved, the levy would generate $525,000 per year for six years.

Wahluke comes up short in district championship match

YAKIMA — The Warriors dropped a hard fought physical 1-0 match to Connell at Yakima’s Marquette Stadium May 11.

Much chatter about impeachment is premature

WASHINGTON — Donald Trump’s early stumbling out of the presidential gate in the judicial, legislative and diplomatic realms has already surfaced talk by wishful thinkers of invoking the constitutional route of impeachment to remove him from the Oval Office for committing “high crimes and misdemeanors.”

Royal Girls' District Champs

Naches Valley — The Royal Knights Girls Track and Field team turned in an outstanding performance and were crowned champion at the 1A SCAC District meet at Naches Valley High School over the weekend. The team finished with 104 points. Cle Elum was a close second with 95.

Othello Tennis to perform on the big stage

EPHRATA — The last match of the day played out on the verge of the spectacular with points extended with running forehands, good old fashioned toe-to-toe tennis at the net, and smashes pounded so hard they left the court and bounced off down the street.

Forest Landowners Prove Cooperation Works

Recently, Washington state’s largest environmental, wildlife and natural resources agencies recognized 43 large forest landowners for their “exemplary efforts” to upgrade forest roads and stream crossings which improved salmon habitat and water quality.

Veterans of Foreign Wars of Othello needs you

Memorial Day is fast approaching and the Veterans of Foreign Wars of Othello is asking for your help again in the preparation of Bess Hampton Memorial Gardens. It is with your support that we have been able to have one of the highest acclaimed and most honorably decorated cemeteries in the area to witness to those veterans who have served their nation.

Educational gardening events through WSU Master Gardeners

Today’s Master Gardener volunteers teach community members to manage their gardens and landscapes in a science-based, sustainable manner. They address water conservation and water quality protection; reduce the impact of invasive species; and increase public awareness of healthy living through gardening.

Othello's Patrick Azevedo tied for lead at 2A state tournament

SPOKANE — Othello’s Patrick Azevedo topped the leaderboard after Day 1 of the 2A boys state tournament at the Creek at Qualchan with a score of 73.

Ephrata's Peters one back of lead after Day 1

SPOKANE — Ephrata junior Kendee Peters stepped out from the trees on the par-4, 280-yard ninth hole and sized up her errant tee shot from the fairway. She hadn’t even made the turn Tuesday morning at the girls 2A state golf championships at Indian Canyon Golf Course in Spokane and already she stood at the turning point.

Nagoya businesses visit Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE — Representatives of some of the largest manufacturers in Japan were in Moses Lake earlier this week to see what sort of business opportunities are available in the region.

Strawberries are good for more than shortcake

The cultivated strawberry originated from an accidental cross between a white-fruited type brought to France from Chile in 1714 and a red-fruited species brought from the Virginia Colony to Europe in the 1600s. By the early 1800s a number of plantsmen on both sides of the Atlantic realized that larger, sweeter strawberries could be made by breeding, growing out seedlings, and selecting the offspring for improved traits. Since that time strawberry breeders have worked together and developed the tasty fruit that graces our markets today. Too bad they are picked nearly green before shipping to locations up north, like us. They really have no flavor.

'Click it or Ticket' emphasis underway in Grant, Adams counties

GRANT AND ADAMS COUNTIES — Local law enforcement agencies are joining with agencies across the country in conducting extra seat belt patrols.

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1 dead in collision near George

GEORGE — A man from Sequim was killed in a rollover collision near George on Sunday.

Playing in the street

Port OK's comprehensive plan, seeks rail link to Ephrata

MOSES LAKE — Commissioners overseeing the Port of Moses Lake on Monday approved a land-use “scheme” for the port that includes possible plans for a rail extension to the BNSF rail lines at the Port of Ephrata.

Canal project will require bridge work

EPHRATA — The ongoing project to widen the East Low Canal and increase the amount of water it can deliver to customers in Adams and Grant counties is likely going to require abandoning two small bridges, and rebuilding 10 others, in both counties.

More charges filed against Moses Lake rape suspect

MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man who allegedly raped and assaulted a woman several times in 2015 is facing additional charges.

CB Tech yard sale teaches business skills

MOSES LAKE — The sale in the conference room at the Columbia Basin Technical Skills center looked like just another yard sale, with clothes and dishes, linens and shoes and the quirky stuff that shows up at yard sales. It was actually a business venture for the entrepreneur class.

Ephrata man injured after striking deer with motorcycle

ELLENSBURG — A Ephrata man was injured on Monday after he reportedly collided with a deer near Ellensburg.

Legals May 23, 2017

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF GRANT WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT AS TRUSTEE FOR CARLSBAD FUNDING MORTGAGE TRUST V. THE ESTATE OF MELVIN C. TERRY; THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, ASSIGNEES, AND DEVISEES OF MELVIN C. TERRY; ROSETTA TERRY; CITIFINANCIAL, INC.; STATE OF WASHINGTON; AND ALL OTHER PERSONS OR PARTIES UNKNOWN CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, LIEN, OR INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 353 6TH AVE SE, EPHRATA, WA 98823. Case No.: 17-2-00107-1 TO DEFENDANTS THE ESTATE OF MELVIN C. TERRY; THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, ASSIGNEES, AND DEVISEES OF MELVIN C. TERRY; AND ALL OTHER PERSONS OR PARTIES UNKNOWN CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, LIEN, OR INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 353 6TH AVE SE, EPHRATA, WA 98823: 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 CARLSBAD FUNDING MORTGAGE 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 May, 2017, 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 CARLSBAD FUNDING MORTGAGE 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, Melvin C. Terry, is deceased and that his 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 #06004/78572 Pub: May 23 & 30, 2017 & June 6, 13, 20 & 27, 2017

Othello swears in police sergeant, three new officers

OTHELLO — The city of Othello swore in three new police officers and promoted one current officer to sergeant at a regular city council meeting Monday evening, May 8.

Soap Lake Regatta

Students to be honored for artistic prowess

More than 70 aspiring artists from McFarland Middle School and Othello High School will be recognized as May Artists of the Month at an Open House events held at the Old Hotel Art Gallery, 33 E Larch St., May 22. The venue begins at 5:30 p.m. The following is a list of students that will be honored at the event:

Talking with New Millennial kids is pretty cool

There used to be a time when I didn’t interview high school players. They didn’t understand that whatever they said was fair game for print even if it was so-and-so is a jerk or that school stinks.

Newspapers in Education golf tourney coming

MOSES LAKE — In this day and age where people are gathering their news information online through a cellphone or electronic device, the Columbia Basin Herald is promoting the importance of print newspapers with its Ninth Annual Newspapers in Education Golf Tournament June 15 at the Moses Lake Golf Club.

151 file for public office

EPHRATA — Barring any last minute candidate withdrawals, the names of 151 people will be on the ballot in the August primary.

1 injured in collision

SOAP LAKE — A Moses Lake man was injured on Thursday after he reportedly rear-ended a vehicle south of Soap Lake.

Small steeds

MOSES LAKE — It was miniature horse and Shetland pony galore at the Grand County Fairgrounds over the weekend, as hundreds of horses and their owners strutted their stuff.

Cellarbration raises money for scholarships

MOSES LAKE — Winery tasting room or college building? It was hard to tell in the ATEC building at Big Bend Community College Saturday night, as people throughout the community came out to support a cause that has aided countless students throughout the years.

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Legals May 22, 2017

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF GRANT JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION V. THE ESTATE OF SUSAN D. SIMONS; LANCE SIMONS; JAMIE SIMONS-COLLINS; THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AND ASSIGNS OF SUSAN D. SIMONS; THE UNKNOWN DEVISEES OF SUSAN D. SIMONS; WASHINGTON TRUST BANK; AND ALL PARTIES CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1008 W BRUCE STREET, MOSES LAKE, WASHINGTON 98837. Case No.: 16-2-00246-0 A lawsuit has been started against you in the above-entitled Court by JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION (Plaintiff): You are hereby summoned to appear within sixty days after the date of the first publication of this summons, to wit, within sixty days after the 22nd day of May, 2017 and defend the above entitled action in the above entitled court, and answer the complaint of the plaintiff JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, 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, SUSAN D. SIMONS, is deceased and that his Heirs, Assigns, and Devisees are unknown. ALDRIDGE PITE, LLP: Attn: Shannon K. Calt Plaintiff's Attorneys, 111 SW Columbia St, Suite 950, Portland, OR 97201. Tel: (503) 345-9877, Fax: (503) 222-2260, Email: scalt@aldridgepite.com #06002/78561 Pub: May 22 & 30, 2017 & June 5, 12, 19 & 26, 2017

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Savannah Ashley's single wins Moses Lake fifth consecutive district championship

MOSES LAKE — Savannah Ashley stopped between first and second base, wondering what all the celebrating was about.

5 Huskies qualify for state tennis championships

EPHRATA — The last match of the day played out on the verge of the spectacular with points extended with running forehands, smashes pounded so hard they left the court and bounced off down the street, and good old fashioned toe-to-toe tennis at the net.

Prep roundup: Moses Lake's Johnson wins third discus district championship

YAKIMA — Moses Lake thrower Elly Johnson punched her ticket to the state meet, won her third district championship and set a new personal record all in one throw.

Martinez's walk-off sends Othello to state tournament

OTHELLO — Othello senior Dominique Martinez had a chance to slam the door in the top of the seventh inning of Saturday’s CWAC/GNL crosser game with West Valley, but two uncharacteristic errors and a timely hit suddenly put the defending 2A defending champions behind the eight-ball when the Eagles regained the lead.

Helping Washington youth gain needed work skills

The Columbia Basin Technical Skills Center, 900 East Yonezawa Blvd. in Moses Lake, is one of 27 regional sites around the state that will host a strategies meeting to help Washington youth gain the needed work skills to prepare for high-demand jobs.

New administrators hired by Othello schools

OTHELLO — Hiawatha Elementary will have a new principal for the 2017-18 school year. The Othello School Board approved the hiring of Heather Dyson at its regular meeting Monday, May 8.

Back in the swim

MOSES LAKE — It’s here. At last. Summer is finally – almost – here. No coat, no snow, no ice, sit out in the yard, sleeveless shirts, sandals, open the windows, drive with the top down on the convertible. Aaah. Summer.

Royal and Wahluke High School students receive scholarship awards

YAKIMA — Royal and Wahluke High School seniors were among 179 south central Washington students to receive Washington State Opportunity Scholarships (WSOS) awards to pursue college studies in STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) related fields.

Fatal accident on SR 17 Monday

A Quincy man lost his life Monday afternoon when the semi truck he was driving left SR 17 near milepost 23 approximately 5 miles south of Othello.

Dent's small forest landowner bill signed into law

OLYMPIA — Small forest landowners will be getting a little bit more help in reducing wildfire risk when a bill sponsored by Rep. Tom Dent, R-Moses Lake, goes into effect in July.

'Feed me, Seymour!'

WARDEN — The fateful meeting of a down-and-out flower shop employee and a homicidal plant will come to the Warden School stage when the Warden High School drama club presents “Little Shop of Horrors” this weekend. Performances are Friday at 7 p.m. and Saturday at 1 p.m.

Dam and reservoir considered in 1941

E-mail from Cheryl

No-till vegetable gardening

Home gardeners are well aware of the value of good healthy soil needed to grow nutritious vegetables and fruits. Cleaning up debris and weeds in the vegetable garden in preparation for spring planting is very important. Mulching with thick layers of organic matter will keep the weeds down and mulching provides the best way to insure a healthy garden.

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Mail carriers team up to stamp out hunger

MOSES LAKE — Mail carriers deliver packages, letters and (alas) bills to residents all over town. But this week they’ve been carrying something extra the other direction: food.

102 file for office on day 4 of filing week

EPHRATA — The total for candidates filing for public office reached 102 on Thursday, which is up from 86 on Wednesday and 57 on Tuesday.

Adela Ozuna Martinez

June 4, 1933 – May 16, 2017

Manweller bill signed by governor

OLYMPIA — A bill sponsored by Rep. Matt Manweller, R-Ellensburg, clarifying some provisions under which EMTs qualify for the state pension system, and potentially saving public hospital districts substantial costs, was signed by Gov. Jay Inslee Tuesday.

James Jacob 'Jim' Faix

August 19, 1938 – May 11, 2017

Felipa R. Rocha

February 5, 1935 – May 16, 2017

Legals May 19, 2017

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS Sealed bids, plainly marked "BID FOR 9-NW ROAD RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT, CRP 16-05", will be received by Grant County at the Office of the Board of County Commissioners located in the County Courthouse, P.O. Box 37, 35 C Street NW - Room 206, Ephrata, WA 98823, until 1:30 P.M., Tuesday, May 23, 2017 and will then and there be opened and publicly read for the construction of the improvements. All bid proposals shall be accompanied by a bid proposal deposit in cash, certified check, cashier's check, or surety bond in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the amount of such bid proposal. No conditional bid bond will be accepted. Should the successful bidder fail to enter into such contract and furnish a satisfactory performance bond within the time stated in the specifications, the bid proposal deposit shall be forfeited to Grant County. Maps, plans and specifications may be purchased from the office of the County Engineer, 124 Enterprise St. S.E., Ephrata, WA 98823, upon payment of the amount of $25.00 (non-refundable). Informational copies of the maps, plans and specifications are on file for inspection at the Grant County Public Works Building, 124 Enterprise St. S.E., Ephrata, WA 98823, and in various plan centers located in Washington. The 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: 9-NW ROAD RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT - CRP 16-05 This contract provides for the construction of 4.01 miles of two lane county road in Grant County, WA, and includes roadway excavation, embankment compaction, crushed surfacing base course, maintenance rock, paint striping, seeding and fertilizing, and other work in accordance with the attached Contract Plans, these Contract Provisions and the Standard Specifications. #05029/74068 Pub.: May 5, 12 & 19, 2017

Fishing report from MarDon Resort

The 2017 Rod Meseberg Spring Walleye Classic on Potholes Reservoir was a tremendous success for both the anglers and the Central Washington Fish Advisory Committee (CWFAC) teams that participated in the event, as 56 out of 57 weighed fish on Day 1. The big fish of the tournament went to Todd Priddy and Jeb Race who weighed in an 8.48-pound walleye. Jordan and Jeff Reeder took first place overall with a two day weight total of 49.86 pounds for 12 walleye — earning a nice payout of $4,230. The 57-team field in the Classic caught 487 walleye with an average weight of 2.40-pounds per fish. This is very encouraging and an indication that the efforts put forth by the CWFAC and its supporters and volunteers are having a positive impact on the walleye and the walleye fishing on Potholes Reservoir.

Filing dates for 2017 Primary Election fast approaching

Friday, May 19 marks the last day for candidates in Grant and Adams counties to file for the upcoming Primary Election.

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Jizelle Pruneda strikes out 14; Warden wins district opener

WARDEN — College Place coach Jill James walked past Warden coach Melissa Gonzales, motioned toward starter Jizelle Pruneda and asked, “Did she get faster?”

Prep roundup: Area golfers qualify for 2A state championship

SUNNYSIDE — Ephrata senior Sean Couture has been working hard to get his game dialed in all spring, and he finally found the groove on the back nine on Wednesday at the CWAC District 5-6 at Black Rock Creek Golf Course in Sunnyside.

86 file for public office on day 3 of filing week

EPHRATA — Almost 30 more people filed for public office on Wednesday as day 3 of filing week for the August primary passed.

Cellarbration

MOSES LAKE — The Big Bend Community College Foundation will sponsor its annual fundraising dinner, live auction and silent auction Saturday. The reception and silent auction preview for Cellarbration begin at 5:30 p.m., with dinner at 6:30 p.m. at the ATEC building in the BBCC campus. The live auction will follow the dinner.

Telling a story and making money with numbers

MOSES LAKE — Numbers tell a story.

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Quincy recognizes police sergeant

QUINCY — Quincy honored one of its police officers on Tuesday for a decade of service to the city.

Judge denies request to lower accused carjacker's bail

MOSES LAKE — The bail for a Moses Lake woman who allegedly pulled a gun on a car salesman during a test drive will remain set at $100,000.

Grant PUD to consider Reclamation contract

EPHRATA — Grant County PUD commissioners may vote next week on a new contract with the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, one that will have an impact on Grant County irrigation districts and irrigation customers.

Quincy council passes water plan

QUINCY — The Quincy City Council unanimously approved on Tuesday a city-wide water plan designed to not only remove industrial wastewater from the city’s residential waste, but also treat that industrial wastewater so that it can be reused by the city’s many industrial customers — especially its data centers.

Numbers don't lie in Trump election

Based solely on his belief, the president created a commission to investigate the voter fraud of 3-5 million illegal ballots cast for Hillary Clinton. He has asserted that he would have won the popular vote were it not for these illegal votes. This is his “reality.”

ML man injured after axle, tire strike vehicle

MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man received minor injuries Wednesday after a tire and axle broke loose from a semi-truck trailer on state Route 17 and struck his vehicle.

Legals May 18, 2017

PUBLIC NOTICE The May meeting of the Noxious Weed Control Board of Grant County will be held Thursday, May 25, 2017, at 7:00 p.m., at the Bureau of Reclamation Building, 32 "C" Street N.W., Room 304, Ephrata, Washington. Signed: Ron Tebow, Chairman Rich Callahan, Vice-Chairman Summer Sahli, Director Chuck Sandmann, Director Wes Sieg, Director #05024/72921 Pub: May 18 & 22, 2017

Dangerous critters lurk in the Great Outdoors

This is the second in a series about dangerous and irritating Eastern Washington Critters.

Body of a moses lake man recently found in ditch

MOSES LAKE — A farmworker found the body of a missing Moses Lake man in an irrigation ditch north of Grant County International Airport.

Othello Baseball bounced out of postseason play

CHENEY — Twice now; once during the CWAC playoffs and then at the GNL crossover game, the Othello Huskies moved into the later stages of the game with a lead, and just couldn’t quite get over the top.

Young, talented Warden enters postseason play

WARDEN — When all her teammates had left the field, Jizelle Pruneda stood in her familiar spot.

National Women's Health Week, May 14 to 20 Barbara Maine's Story

Mother’s Day, 2017 took on special meaning for Barbara (“Barb”) Maine this year. Barb and her husband, Larry, have been lifelong Othello residents. Barbara is a mother, grandmother and great grandmother who enjoys a busy, active lifestyle. She thought she was -reasonably healthy. All that changed for Barb on Jan. 18 of this year, who said she’d been having some distressing symptoms leading up to the prior weekend.

Othello's Zoee Roylance preps for district final

OTHELLO — Taking on life’s challenges is what develops that personal character that stays with you a lifetime.

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Carol Josena Newhouse

March 14, 1955 – May 12, 2017

Parks and rec offers cooking class

MOSES LAKE — The secrets to roasting green chile and making great posole is the subject of a cooking class from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday. “Olé Posole” will be at Columbia Basin Technical Skills Center, 900 E. Yonezawa Blvd., and is sponsored by Moses Lake Parks and Recreation.

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Samaritan Hospital

Repairs to Ephrata substation to begin in July

EPHRATA — The Grant County PUD substation in Ephrata that suffered severe damage in February will be rebuilt, and the project should be finished by October.

Mumps abating in Grant County, TB case heads to Florida

EPHRATA — The mumps outbreak in Grant County appears to be abating, with only four cases identified in the last month, according to Grant County Health Officer Alexander Brzezny.

Quincy trucker dies in collision near Othello

OTHELLO — A truck driver from Quincy died in a collision about 5 miles south of Othello Monday afternoon.

Reaching for the stars

Students get up-close look at STEM careers

MOSES LAKE — “Why do we have to study math?”

57 file for public office

EPHRATA — Day 2 of filing week for the August primary passed with 57 people filing for public office.

Legals May 17, 2017

Notice of Public Hearing City of Othello City Council - Sagestone 8th Addition Plat Notice is hereby given that the City Council for the City of Othello will hold a public hearing to consider a developers agreement request submitted by Olsen Homes LLC. The agreement is related to the division of approximately 20.3 acres into 94 residential lots in the R-4 zoning district. A public hearing will be held before the Council on Monday June 5, 2017 beginning at 6:30 p.m. or shortly thereafter, at the City of Othello City Hall, Council Meeting Room, 500 East Main Street, Othello, Washington. The Council will consider all public testimony as they consider taking action on the developer's agreement request. For additional information please contact the City of Othello at 509-488-5686. The City of Othello complies with all ADA requirements. Debbie Kudrna City Clerk Date: May 11, 2017 #05048/76815 Pub: May 17, 2017

Legals May 17, 2017

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR GRANT COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of | NO. 15-4-00090-3 | | STEPHEN SHEATS, | PROBATE NOTICE TO | CREDITORS | Deceased. | | | The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applica ble statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative's attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and fil ing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be pre sented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decendent's probate and non-probate assets. DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: MAY 10, 2017 PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: THERESA SHEATS and MARIA LUGAR ATTORNEY FOR THE PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: JERRY J. MOBERG ADDRESS FOR MAILING OR SERVICE: Jerry Moberg & Associates, P.S. P.O. Box 130 * 124 3rd Ave S.W. Ephrata, WA 98823 (509) 754-2356 / Fax (509) 754-4202 COURT OF PROBATE PROCEEDINGS AND CASE NUMBER: GRANT COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT - CAUSE NO. 15-4-00090-3 DATED this 4th day of May, 2017. JERRY MOBERG & ASSOCIATES, P.S. By: /s/Jerry J. Moberg JERRY J. MOBERG WSBA No. 5282 Attorney for Personal Represent #05041/75340 Pub.: May 10, 17 & 24, 2017

Prep roundup: Othello beats Ephrata 6-3 in district opener

OTHELLO — Defending Class 2A state champion Othello defeated Ephrata 6-3 Tuesday to advance to the semifinal round of the CWAC District Softball Tournament at Selah on Thursday.

Ephrata's Kenedee Peters is playing the best golf of her career

SOAP LAKE — Storm clouds hovered on the horizon, trying to decide where to unload the torrential downpour headed this way. A fine mist filled the air Tuesday afternoon at Lakeview Golf & Country Club as big raindrops began to fall. You know, those big fat ones that leave a splash, even on the grass.

Wahluke Junior High students learn about ecosystems

BEVERLY — More than 200 Wahluke Junior High School kids got a chance to get out of the classroom and experience what they have been learning about salmon habitat and their impact on the local ecosystem on a field trip to Wanapum Dam Friday.

Fatal accident on SR 25

OTHELLO — An accident early Friday morning near milepost 73 claimed the life of a local woman. The Washington State Patrol reported Michelle Jones, 58, of Othello, was killed while attempting to make a U-turn off the eastbound shoulder of SR 24 after assisting a disabled vehicle. A 1997 Ford F250 driven by an Othello man struck Jones’ 1997 Ford Mustang. Both vehicles came to rest in the ditch on the westbound shoulder. Both drivers were wearing seat belts. The driver of the F250 was uninjured. Dugs and or alcohol were not a factor in the accident according to WSP. Next of kin has been notified.

Wahluke squeaks by Mabton on the pitch

MATTAWA — Alejandro Rivera drilled an early 25-yard shot, and Wahluke went on to beat Mabton 4-3 in the first round South Central A Conference District Soccer action Friday.

Cheney ends Othello's season on the Huskies home turf

OTHELLO — A black pickup truck sat in the dirt parking lot across from the north end of Husky Stadium. As people filed out, walked across Hemlock Street, and got into their cars and drove off, the truck was isolated, alone in its vigil.

Doumit, Doumit and Garbe

Kenneth Heimbigner

February 13, 1925 – May 9, 2017

Moses Lake man reaches plea deal in tavern homicide

MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man who tampered with a witness after a fatal June shooting outside of a Moses Lake bar was sentenced on Monday.

Of moms and muffins

MOSES LAKE — Peninsula Elementary students honored their moms – and grandmas and aunts and big sisters – with muffins, skits, prizes and gifts Thursday morning.

Commissioners approve hike in sheriff's fees

EPHRATA — The Grant County Commission unanimously voted on Monday to raise fees the sheriff charges to fingerprint people as well as to serve warrants, subpoenas, and a number of other legal documents.

Joyce K. Adair (Newgard)

September 25, 1935 – April 30, 2017

Carol Newhouse, wife of Rep. Newhouse, dies from cancer

SEATTLE — Carol Newhouse, the wife of Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Wash., passed away at the age of 62 on Friday in Seattle after a long fight with cancer.

Othello hospital district patrons to vote on EMS levy proposal

OTHELLO — Voters in the Othello Community Hospital district (Adams County Hospital District No. 3) will be asked to approve or reject a six-year levy to maintain funding for the district’s ambulance service. If approved, the levy would generate $525,000 per year for six years.

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Bette Lou McAtee

August 15, 1942 – May 10, 2017

Swiss chard with corn and tortellini

Swiss chard is a favorite in this house, being easy to grow and easy to prepare. While the ones we have growing here are only a few inches tall, more mature specimens were recently found at the local megamart and caught my eye. Swiss chard is closely related to beets and resembles them except that chard does not have an enlarged root. The greens of both are very edible and can be cooked in the exact same way.

Legals May 16, 2017

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY JUVENILE DIVISION In the Welfare of: ) ) MAKENZIE M. GUERRERO ) CASE NO: 17-7-00104-4 ) ) NOTICE AND SUMMONS DOB: 11/23/2012 ) BY PUBLICATION Minor Child (TERMINATION) TO: ASHLEY N. GUERRERO (A.K.A. ASHLEY N. YBARRA). A Petition to TERMINATE YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS was filed on April 13, 2017; A Fact Finding hearing will be held June 6, 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 26 day of April , 2017, By: /s/ Randi Herrin Deputy Clerk. #05020/72088 Pub: May 2, 9 & 16, 2017

The town they helped put on the map is still home to Garbe, Doumit and Cooper

Thirty years ago Pete Doumit taught them that wins and loses are soon forgotten, what matters most in life is the person you become.

New business looks to expand to Royal City

ROYAL CITY — Royal City is on the verge of getting another much needed shot in the arm in its economy as Global Fiberglass Solutions out of Bothell, is looking to open up shop in the very near future, bringing with it approximately 200 jobs to the community.

Prep roundup: Ephrata's Peters wins district title with personal best

SOAP LAKE — Fresh off a personal best round of 70 a week ago at Lakeview Golf and Country Club, top Ephrata golfer Kenedee Peters did even better at her home course in the District 5/6 2A Girls Golf Championships.

Warrior Girls have good outing at Mt. Adams

Personal best’s were set by four golfers with the Wahluke Girls Golf Team on the links at Mt. Adams Tuesday, May 2. Turning the low round score for the match and a first place finish was Alex Bangs who shot 96. Esmerelda Laguanas carded 107, which placed her second in the field. Athena Woodridge shot 119, and Itzel Guerrero turned in a 124. Carmen Aguilar carded 134 and Najavy Ramirez finished with 137.

Talking baseball with the Doumits is almost as cool as talking with Yogi Berra

I love talking baseball with baseball guys. Not that I know baseball, but I love talking with guys who do.

America needs more welders, fewer philosophers

“America needs more welders and fewer philosophers,” proclaimed Florida Sen. Marco Rubio during the 2016 presidential campaign.

Wilson Creek kindergarteners celebrate family

Legals May 15, 2017

Ordinance No. 2862 An ordinance amending Chapter 2.44 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Park and Recreation 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 deletes the requirement for the Park and Recreation Commission to review the budget. This ordinance, which was passed on May 9, 2017, will take effect and be in force five days after publication. Ordinance No. 2863 An ordinance repealing Chapter 10.24 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Parade Regulations" (This summary is published pursuant to RCW 35A.12.160. The full text of the ordinance will be mailed, without charge, to any person upon request.) The Moses Lake City Council adopted an ordinance which repeals Moses lake Municipal Code Chapter 10.24. This ordinance, which was passed on May 9, 2017, will take effect and be in force five days after publication. Ordinance No. 2864 An ordinance amending Chapter 5.04 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Licensing Regulations" (This summary is published pursuant to RCW 35A.12.160. The full text of the ordinance will be mailed, without charge, to any person upon request.) The Moses Lake City Council adopted an ordinance which deletes the authority for the City to turn off water for non-payment of a Notice of Violation and Order to Pay. This ordinance, which was passed on May 9, 2017, will take effect and be in force five days after publication. #05047/76179 Pub: May 15, 2017

New Crescent Bar boat launch opens May 26

EPHRATA — Ignore the clouds and rain and the temperatures that keep hovering around 60 degrees. Summer really is coming. The new shoreline boat launch at Crescent Bar will open May 26.

State takes aim at human trafficking

EPHRATA — In the Grant County Courthouse, there’s a little poster on the wall by the sink in the men’s restroom.

Chad Bennett gets 55 years for murder

EPHRATA — Bob Austin stood less than 10 feet from the man who murdered his late father’s "soul mate" and while looking him directly in the eyes asked, “I wonder if you have ever had a thought about the devastation her death has had on so many people? When you murder an innocent person, you leave countless victims behind. You have never shown any remorse or regret.”

Conference to help navigate the digital market

MOSES LAKE — The Internet is always changing. So, small business people need to stay on top of the latest changes so they can best connect with their customers.

Moses Lake stars in HGTV show

MOSES LAKE — April Adams said she wasn’t sure, when she got the call, if it was legitimate or some kind of hoax.

Dragon's Game Cave: A place of fun, adventure and acceptance

MOSES LAKE — Through these doors are tales of adventure. Through these doors are tales of triumph, victory and defeat. One can also find tales of solace and acceptance at Dragon’s Game Cave in Moses Lake. A place locals can come to and connect with others, goals the owners of the business had in mind when they decided to open up shop.

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Othello soccer falls to Cheney 1-0 in crossover match

OTHELLO — A black pickup truck sat in the dirt parking lot on 7th Street across from Husky Stadium. As the people walked across the street to their cars and filed out, this truck sat isolated, alone in its vigil.

Big Bend baseball coach Pete Doumit says goodbye to coaching after 45 years

MOSES LAKE — If you've played baseball in Moses Lake over the past four decades, chances are you played for Pete Doumit at some point in your life.

Fresh fish report from MarDon Resort

Surface temps have reached the low 60’s back in the dunes and upper 50’s on the main lake and will continue to rise this week. Trout fishing has been fair in the Reservoir. Both Largemouth and smallmouth bass are still in pre-spawn mode — but getting close. The walleye are starting to bite — most have finished spawning.

Royal blanks Naches in first round district play

ROYAL CITY — It didn’t take long to establish supremacy on the pitch in Royal City Thursday night as the Knights struck early and often in a 4-0 win over the Valley Rangers in a game that was halted by lightning in the second half.

'Map of the heart'

WILSON CREEK — All the moms and dads and uncles and grandmas and special friends made Megan Walter’s tiny kindergarten class seem even smaller.

Columbia Basin roundup: Moses Lake softball captures CBBN title

MOSES LAKE — Tia Radach hit two home runs, had six RBI and Moses Lake routed Eastmont 24-3 for the split and its fifth league title in a row.

Ephrata has some quality performances at CWAC District 5-6 track meet

QUINCY — Sprinter Mya Spencer and hurdler McCall DeChenne set the tone for the day for the Ephrata, but the CWAC District 5-6 track and field meet belonged to the Ellensburg girls and the Selah boys Friday afternoon at Jaycee Stadium.

Raising money for a good cause

The annual Betta Lamba multi-family garage sale is May 20 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Othello First Presbyterian Church, 715 East Scootney Street. The proceeds will be split between scholarship funding for an Othello High School student and a community service project.

Moses Lake falls to Eastmont in district quarterfinals

MOSES LAKE — Cameron Duke did all he could to extend his high school career.

Othello seeks funding to secure water future

OTHELLO — The Othello City Council voted unanimously on Monday to apply for a $750,000 federal grant to help the city drill a new well and build a new water tower as part of its $5.7 million plan to improve both service as reliability as the city grows.

78th Street Heritage Farm finds new hire is a good fit

When Joe Zimmerman first read the job description for farm operations specialist at Clark County’s 78th Street Heritage Farm, he took note that the position required a knowledge of highly specialized skills involving farm equipment and agriculture.

Othello sports roundup

TRACK AND FIELD

Rotary hears talk on farm labor housing

Raised on local farms, local vineyard and orchard managers Tom Waliser and Leonard Brown have worked the apple and wine grape business for more than 40 years.

Self-proclaimed city boy is helping farmers grow their businesses

DALLAS — Nick Burton is a self-proclaimed city boy, a businessman first and a farmer second. He’s also an educator, a mentor and the kind of friend who wants others to succeed.

No. 5 Othello baseball beats Ephrata, falls to No. 1 Selah in District 5-6 playoffs

SELAH — Othello went into the 2A District 5-6 semifinals with the idea of putting an end to Selah’s 16-game winning streak and dethrone the kings, and for three innings it looked like the underdog fifth seed just might take down the defending state champions on Saturday at Carlon Park.

Moses Lake woman charged with robbery, assault

MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake woman was charged for pulling a gun on a car salesman during a test drive.

New business looks to expand to Royal City

ROYAL CITY — Royal City is on the verge of getting another much-needed shot in the arm in its economy as Global Fiberglass Solutions, based in Bothell, is looking to open up shop in the very near future, bringing with it about 200 jobs to the community.

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Moses Lake Police Department

The power of pixels CB Tech duo brings home state championship

MOSES LAKE — Grant Bewick and Micah Johnson liked their chances after the first day of state FBLA competition. “Hey, this is ours,” Micah said.

Leviathans come in all sizes

“There go the ships, and Leviathan that you formed to sport in it.”

Sister City Exchange fundraiser set for June 10

MOSES LAKE — For the 36th summer, three Moses Lake teens will spend about 10 days in Yonezawa, Japan, and three Yonezawa teens will spend about 10 days in Moses Lake. A fundraising dinner for the annual Sister City Exchange is scheduled for 6 to 8 p.m. June 10 at the Columbia Basin Technical Skills Center, 900 E. Yonezawa Blvd.

Garden Heights 4th-graders get new bike helmets

MOSES LAKE — Llayleni Fuentes already had a bike helmet.

Court denies immigrant's appeal

SPOKANE — The Washington Court of Appeals, Division 3, denied the appeal of a Mexican immigrant who sought to vacate a guilty plea on the grounds of receiving misadvice from his attorney.

Wilson Creek swats at mosquito problem

EPHRATA — Wilson Creek has a mosquito problem.

Patrolman Andrews renewing drivers licenses in 1941

E-mail from Cheryl

Legals May 12, 2017

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS Sealed bids, plainly marked "BID FOR 9-NW ROAD RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT, CRP 16-05", will be received by Grant County at the Office of the Board of County Commissioners located in the County Courthouse, P.O. Box 37, 35 C Street NW - Room 206, Ephrata, WA 98823, until 1:30 P.M., Tuesday, May 23, 2017 and will then and there be opened and publicly read for the construction of the improvements. All bid proposals shall be accompanied by a bid proposal deposit in cash, certified check, cashier's check, or surety bond in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the amount of such bid proposal. No conditional bid bond will be accepted. Should the successful bidder fail to enter into such contract and furnish a satisfactory performance bond within the time stated in the specifications, the bid proposal deposit shall be forfeited to Grant County. Maps, plans and specifications may be purchased from the office of the County Engineer, 124 Enterprise St. S.E., Ephrata, WA 98823, upon payment of the amount of $25.00 (non-refundable). Informational copies of the maps, plans and specifications are on file for inspection at the Grant County Public Works Building, 124 Enterprise St. S.E., Ephrata, WA 98823, and in various plan centers located in Washington. The 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: 9-NW ROAD RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT - CRP 16-05 This contract provides for the construction of 4.01 miles of two lane county road in Grant County, WA, and includes roadway excavation, embankment compaction, crushed surfacing base course, maintenance rock, paint striping, seeding and fertilizing, and other work in accordance with the attached Contract Plans, these Contract Provisions and the Standard Specifications. #05029/74068 Pub.: May 5, 12 & 19, 2017

Special big game permit deadline approaches

The special big game permit application deadline is approaching. It is less than two weeks away, May 24. This deadline surprised me this year. The beginning of the submission period for Deer, Elk, Mountain Goat, Moose, Bighorn Sheep, and Turkey began on April 20 and will continue through midnight on May 24.

Washington state staff talks Cougar athletics in Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE — The Washington State University tour rolled into town Thursday evening to talk Cougar athletics and stir up the fan base for future events.

Lil Royal Boutique open for business

ROYAL CITY — The day begins as any other; waking up to smiles from her 1-year-old daughter, Poppy Lil.

Othello boys soccer team beats Ephrata, loses to No. 1 East Valley in District playoffs

YAKIMA — Top-seeded East Valley took just six shots on goal, but converted three to beat No. 5 Othello 3-0 in the semifinals of the 2A District 5-6 boys soccer tournament on Friday.

Prep roundup: Warden sweeps Ki-Be, captures SCAC East championship

BENTON CITY — Warden trailed in both games, but still managed to sweep Kiona-Benton 7-3 and 4-3 to clinch the South Central Athletic Conference East championship and finish perfect in league play.

Moses Lake man's body found

MOSES LAKE — A farmworker found the body of a missing Moses Lake man Tuesday afternoon in an irrigation ditch north of Grant County International Airport.

We love letters

Readers may have noticed that the Herald recently changed its letters to the editor policy to limit letters to one letter per sender per month. Don’t misunderstand us; we appreciate our regular letter writers. We just want to encourage more people to join in the conversation. More people generate more ideas and discussion.

Citywide cleanup makes a difference

Thank you to all of the volunteers who took time out of their busy weekend to help with this past Saturday’s Vision 2020 Citywide cleanup. Your highly visible work boosts the pride that we all have in our beautiful city, and is a sign of a community that cares. This year marks the 17th year of the cleanup and would not be possible without the help of many supporting businesses and agencies. Special thanks goes out to all of our garbage bag sponsors/providers, Skaug Brothers Ace Hardware, Norco, Walgreens, Monroe House, Home Depot, Penhallurick’s True Value, Frontier Title and Lowe’s. The Porterhouse Steakhouse in Moses Lake not only provided a location for all to gather and prepare route assignments prior to the cleanup, but also provided a huge feast for all of our volunteers. Walmart, Grocery Outlet, Fran’s Snyder’s Bakery and Rich Victor of Frito Lay helped with food and drink for the barbecue. Special thanks to the City of Moses Lake, Lakeside Disposal, the Moses Lake Chamber of Commerce, KBSN/KDRM, the Columbia Basin Herald and iFiber. Vision 2020 urges all citizens to continue to clean up your neighborhoods and then maintain a litter free environment. Finally, enjoy a clean community.

Faircloth pleads guilty to manslaughter

MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man pleaded guilty on Tuesday to killing his son during an incident in Moses Lake in January.

Reasons for hope on climate change

Why I’m hopeful we can stop climate change:

Grant County unemployment down from last year

YAKIMA — A smaller labor force in Grant County contributed to a drop in the unemployment rate between March 2016 and March 2017.

Trump's Mar-a-Lago trips expensive and wasteful

In 2015, Trump said he would “rarely leave the White House because there’s so much work to be done.” Now, he is golfing and visiting a Trump-branded property every few days.

Freedom of speech?

The Columbia Basin Herald changed the policy regarding Letters to the Editor several weeks ago. Now only one letter is allowed per month. This restricts people who want to address problems in our community, and often write second or third letters due to comments made to a prior letter. Many issues are time-sensitive. The issues cannot be addressed one letter per month.

Ephrata Legion post hosts Honor Flight fundraiser

EPHRATA — American Legion Post No. 28, Ephrata, will sponsor events to raise money for the Inland Northwest Honor Flight organization and talk about the American Legion May 20, Armed Forces Day.

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Moses Lake Police Department

MLPD officers awarded state Medal of Honor

MOSES LAKE — Four Moses Lake Police Department officers have been awarded Washington state’s Medal of Honor for their lifesaving efforts during a call last summer in Moses Lake.

Legals May 11, 2017

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF GRANT JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ] ASSOCIATION, ITS SUCCESSORS IN ] CASE NO.: 14-2-00732-5 INTEREST AND/OR ASSIGNS, ] JUDGMENT NO.: 16-9-00304-6 ] Plaintiff, ] SHERIFF'S NOTICE TO JUDGMENT ] DEBTOR OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY vs. ] ] UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF ] LEON MASON; MARIA R. MASON; ] STATE OF WASHINGTON; OCCUPANTS ] OF THE PREMISES; AND ANY ] PERSONS OR PARTIES CLAIMING TO ] HAVE ANY RIGHT, TITLE, ESTATE, ] LIEN, OR INTEREST IN THE REAL ] PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN THE ] COMPLAINT ] ] Defendants. ] Unknown Heirs and Devisees of Leon Mason Maria R. Mason 405 Hilltop Dr. 405 Hilltop Dr. Ephrata, WA 98823 Ephrata, WA 98823 Occupants of the Premises All other Persons or Parties 405 Hilltop Dr. 405 Hilltop Dr. Ephrata, WA 98823 Ephrata, WA 98823 State of Washington c/o Office of the Attorney General 1125 Washington St. SE Olympia, WA 98504 The Superior Court of Grant County has directed the undersigned Sheriff of Grant County to sell the property described below to satisfy a judgment in the above entitled action. The property to be sold is described as follows: LOT 2, SANDS HEIGHTS, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 17 OF PLATS, PAGES 66 AND 67, RECORDS OF GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGON TAX PARCEL NO.: 140643202 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 405 Hilltop Drive, Ephrata, WA 98823. The sale of the described property is to take place at 10:30 am on the 26th day of May, 2017 at the main lobby of the Grant County Courthouse, Ephrata, Washington. The judgment debtor can avoid the sale by paying the judgment amount of $140,676.88 plus interest, costs and fees before the sale date. For the exact amount, contact the attorney at the address stated below. This property is subject to: A redemption period of eight months, which will expire at 4:30 pm on the 26th day of January, 2018. The judgment debtor or debtors or any of them may redeem the above described property at any time up to the end of the redemption period by paying the amount bid at the Sheriff's sale plus additional costs, taxes, assessment, certain other amounts, fees and interest. If you are interested in redeeming the property, contact the attorney at the address stated below to determine the exact amount necessary to redeem. IMPORTANT NOTICE: If the judgment debtor or debtors do not redeem the property by 4:30 pm on the 26th day of January, 2018, the end of the redemption period, the purchaser at the Sheriff's sale will become the owner and may evict the occupant from the property unless the occupant is a tenant holding under an unexpired lease. If the property to be sold is occupied as a principal residence by the judgment debtor or debtors at the time of sale, he, she, they or any of them may have the right to retain possession during the redemption period, if any, without payment of any rent or occupancy fee. The judgment debtor may also have a right to retain possession during any redemption period if the property is used for farming or if the property is being sold under a mortgage that so provides. Dated this 6th day of April, 2017, at Ephrata, WA 98823. THOMAS E. JONES, Sheriff of Grant County By: Theresa Sheets, Civil Specialist cc: ALDRIDGE PITE, LLP Attn: Shannon K. Calt 111 SW Columbia Street: Suite 950 Portland, Oregon 97201 Phone: 1-858-750-7600 #05003/63943 Pub: April 6, 13, 20 & 27, 2017 & May 4 & 11, 2017

Michele Marie Jones July 25, 1958 - May 5, 2017

Michele Marie Jones, age 58, of Othello, Washington, passed away May 5, 2017. She was born in Des Moines, Iowa on July 25, 1958. Michele graduated from Naches Valley High School and studied at Trend Business College and YVCC. She was married to Mark Jones on July 21, 1987 at their home in Othello, Washington.

Beware: Basin critters can kill you

This is the first in a series about dangerous and irritating Columbia Basin Critters.

Linda Lee Griffin January 31, 1948 - May 1, 2017

Linda Lee Griffin, age 69 of Prosser, entered into rest on May 1, 2017 at Chaplaincy Hospice Care in Kennewick. She was born on January 31, 1948 in Sunnyside, Washington to Clifford & Eleanora (Powell) Mount.

Dream Team captures district championship

Othello’s Unified Soccer Team won all three of its matches in dominating fashion to claim district bragging rights May 5 at Lions Filed in Moses Lake.

Marie Hart Walker October 4, 1926 - May 2, 2017

On Oct. 4, 1926 Marie Hart, was born to George Leland Hart and Emily Poole in the Idaho Falls LDS Hospital. She was a good student and graduated as Valedictorian from her high school. She married her high school sweetheart, George Walker. George and Marie were some of the early pioneers of Othello having moved to the area in 1955 and were very active in the growth of the church and the land development in this area. Marie was a quilter, a piano player (being self-taught). She loved words which included reading, crossword puzzles, and Scrabble. Marie held many positions in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She passed away at her home, Tuesday, May 2, 2017 after a long illness. Her services will be held Saturday, May 6 at 11:00 a.m. at the LDS Stake Center, 12th & Rainier St., Othello. A viewing and family gathering will take place the night before, Friday, May 5 at 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. There will also be a viewing preceding the funeral at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 6. 

Othello softball sweeps Quincy in CWAC action

OTHELLO — Dominique was dominating. Martinez, who is headed to the University of Hawaii next fall, struck out nine of the first 10 batters faced en route to a no-hit shutout in the first game of Saturday's CWAC doubleheader against Quincy.

Remembering Mike Lowry

There was nothing pretentious about Mike Lowry. What you saw is what you got! Lowry was one of Washington’s most colorful governors. He served one term from 1993 to 1997. He died on May 1 at age 78.

Columbia Basin roundup: Fast starts help Big Bend sweep WVC

WENATCHEE — Quick starts helped Big Bend complete a sweep of Wenatchee Valley.

Big Bend softball sweeps North Idaho for first time in program history

MOSES LAKE — Vikings Field proved to be the Pacific Northwest launching pad Wednesday afternoon when Big Bend swept North Idaho College for the first time in program history in a doubleheader that featured a combined eight home runs.

Beating the throw

Othello School Board hires new administrators

OTHELLO — Hiawatha Elementary will have a new principal for the 2017-18 school year. The Othello School Board approved the hiring of Heather Dyson as principal at its regular meeting Monday,

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Moses Lake Police Department

Warden school bond fails in close election

WARDEN — A proposed $14 million school bond for this tiny school district at the southeastern edge of Grant County failed to obtain the necessary 60 percent for approval.

Michael Charles Smith

We mourn the loss of Michael Charles Smith who died unexpectedly due to Deep Venous Thrombus (DVT) in Sequim, Wash. on April 29, 2017 as he was preparing to leave for work. He had worked as the store manager of Port Angeles O’Reilly’s Auto Parts for many years and truly enjoyed working with his great employees. He leaves behind his loving wife Danielle and three wonderful children Kennedey, Madiyson and Michael Abraham. In honoring his wishes for cremation and no funeral/chapel services, we ask that everyone that knew him hold their own private celebration of life in his honor.

Albert Tebaldi

November 7, 1928 – January 28, 2017

Othello swears in police sergeant, 3 new officers

OTHELLO — The City of Othello swore in three new police officers and promoted one current officer to sergeant at a regular city council meeting Monday evening.

Moses Lake woman arrested for carjacking

MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake woman was arrested on Monday after allegedly pulling a gun on a car salesman during a test drive of a car.

Arthur L. Baker Jr.

December 12, 1939 – April 12, 2017

Othello seeks funding to secure water future

OTHELLO — The Othello City Council voted unanimously on Tuesday to apply for a $750,000 federal grant to help the city drill a new well and build a new water tower as part of its $5.7 million plan to improve service and reliability as the city grows.

Tunnel with nuclear waste collapses at Hanford

SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — A portion of an underground tunnel containing rail cars full of radioactive waste collapsed Tuesday at a sprawling storage facility in a remote area of Washington state, forcing an evacuation of some workers at the site that made plutonium for nuclear weapons for decades after World War II.

Human error cause of PUD outage

EPHRATA — A closed switch on a battery charger at a Grant County PUD substation led to a spectacular explosion and electrical outage that cut power to the Ephrata-Quincy area Feb. 17. The closed switch was determined to be human error.

David Nickels back in court for retrial

EPHRATA — David Nickels was back in Grant County on Tuesday after an appellate court overturned his past murder conviction.

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Samaritan Hospital

Legals May 10, 2017

Request for Qualifications Columbia Basin Hydropower (CBHP) is soliciting statements of qualifications and performance data (RFQ) from engineering firms interested in providing professional services for CBHP pursuant to Chapter 39.80 RCW. Qualifying firms must have licensed personnel with the knowledge and experience to provide professional engineering services in the design of controls, data acquisition, annunciation, protective relaying, and security for hydroelectric power plants. Provide field engineering support for the installation and commissioning of controls, data acquisition, annunciation, protection and security for hydroelectric power plants Contact the CBHP office (509-754-2227) for detailed information. Qualifications outlining proposed personnel, respective experience in subject area, and proposed sub-consultants must be submitted by June 12, 2017. Send qualifications to Columbia Basin Hydropower, P.O. Box 219 Ephrata. WA 98823. CBHP reserves the right to waive any irregularities as informalities and to reject any and all proposals. #05016/72171 Pub: May 3, 5 & 10, 2017

Legals May 10, 2017

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the Board of Adams County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Monday, May 15, 2017, at 10:00 a.m. in Room 202 of the Adams County Courthouse, 210 W. Broadway, Ritzville, Washington, for the purpose of receiving public comment on the following: Grant of Franchise to McCAIN FOODS USA, INC. to construct, operate, and maintain an existing 18" Process Water Transmission Pipeline upon, under, over, across, and along the rights-of-ways of the county roads of Adams County, Washington, more particularly described as follows: Foley Road - portions of Foley Road located in Section 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, and 27 Township 16 North, Range 29 East W.M.; Sections 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, and 30, Township 16 North, Range 30 East W.M.; and Sections 19, 20, 29, and 30, Township 16 North, Range 31 East W.M The Transmission Pipeline and its associated facilities have been constructed across and/or along the following County roads.: McManamon Road in Sections 21 and 28, T 16 N, R 29 EWM. Reynolds Road in Sections 22, 23, 26, and 27, T 16 N, R 29 EWM Steel Road in Sections 24 and 25, T 16 N, R 29 EWM, and Section 30, T 16 N, R 30 EWM Lemaster Road in Sections 29 and 30, T 16 N, R 30 EWM Maier Road in Section 20, T 16 N, R 30 EWM Billington Road in Sections 28 and 29, T 16 N, R 30 EWM Booker Road in Sections 21, 22, 27, and 28 T 16 N, R 30 EWM Lucy Road in Sections 23, 24, 25, and 26 T 16 N, R 30 EWM Irby Road in Sections 19, 20, 29, and 30 T 16 N, R 31 EWM None of the roadway over which this franchise is requested is located within the limits of any incorporated city or town. This will be a twenty five (25) year franchise and is a renewal of an existing Franchise recorded as AFN (auditor file number) 227624, and granted by Resolution R-66-92 dated June 15th 1992. Special accommodations: Contact the Clerk of the Board at (509) 659-3236 or e-mail patriciap@co.adams.wa.us. This hearing will be recorded. Dated this 24th day of April, 2017. Patricia J. Phillips Clerk of the Board #05018/72126 Pub: May 3 & 10, 2017

Chiefs erase 5-0 deficit, inch closer to CBBN title

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake softball sung and danced along to Journey’s hit record “Don’t Stop Believin’” between innings.

Othello baseball advances to crossover game

OTHELLO — The No. 5 Othello Huskies baseball team advanced to the crossover game for the first time since 2009 with an 11-6 victory over No. 6 Quincy Tuesday night at Huskie Field.

Columbia Basin roundup: Moses Lake baseball advances in postseason

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake methodically regained the lead from Sunnyside and pulled away to win the district play-in game 4-1.

Turn French toast into a work of breakfast art

One of my favorite breakfast items is French toast. Who doesn’t like the eggy-bread lightly browned in butter, topped with more butter and served with real maple syrup?

'Swingo de Mayo'

MOSES LAKE — As Duke Ellington said, “it don’t mean a thing if it ain’t got that swing.” Friday night the Moses Lake High School jazz bands proved the Duke was right.

Gabriel 'Gabe' Gonzalez

January 10, 1987 – May 4, 2017

Looking to make life, work better for the disabled

MOSES LAKE — A group of health care providers, social service professionals, employment specialists and parents gathered Thursday evening to discuss the challenges those with disabilities have living and working in Moses Lake.

Campaign lawsuit filed against 2 Grant County residents

MOSES LAKE — Two Grant County residents are facing a $454,000 campaign finance lawsuit for allegedly concealing their involvement in a political mailer that was sent to Grant County residents in the 2014 race for Grant County prosecutor.

Crews ready for road work

EPHRATA — With warmer weather slowly arriving, the Grant County Department of Public Works is preparing for its regular round of summer maintenance on the county’s roads, including chip sealing about 165 miles of country roads.

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Moses Lake Police Department

Trespassing suspect found with counterfeit money

MOSES LAKE — A Royal City man is facing charges after a counterfeit $100 bill was reportedly found in his pocket moments after he was allegedly caught trespassing in a Moses Lake residence on Friday.

Michele Marie Jones

July 25, 1958 – May 5, 2017

Legals May 9, 2017

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY JUVENILE DIVISION In the Welfare of: ) ) MAKENZIE M. GUERRERO ) CASE NO: 17-7-00104-4 ) ) NOTICE AND SUMMONS DOB: 11/23/2012 ) BY PUBLICATION Minor Child (TERMINATION) TO: ASHLEY N. GUERRERO (A.K.A. ASHLEY N. YBARRA). A Petition to TERMINATE YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS was filed on April 13, 2017; A Fact Finding hearing will be held June 6, 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 26 day of April , 2017, By: /s/ Randi Herrin Deputy Clerk. #05020/72088 Pub: May 2, 9 & 16, 2017

Bernard F. Brandt March 29, 1924 - April 28, 2017

Bernard Brandt went to be with the Lord on April 28, 2017 in Bellingham, WA. He was born on March 29, 1924 in Grass Range, MT to Gustav John Theodore Brandt and Anna Fredricka Augustus Neumann Brandt.

Huskies race past the Greyhounds and Wildcats in CWAC meet

OTHELLO — The Othello youth movement flexed some muscle at the CWAC track and field meet April 27 at Husky Stadium.

2A District 5-6 girls tournament features two of the best at Lakeview Golf & Country Club

I remember getting the assignment last year, “We want you to go down to Richland and cover the 2A girls state golf tournament at Columbia Point Golf Course.”

Watering tips, regimens for the urban gardener

As the weather improves with our warmer temperatures and nicer days, gardeners are planting and starting their watering regimens while yards and gardens are beginning to green up. The way plants are watered impacts our quality of life. Pesticides and fertilizers that can run off in soil and/or leach into the ground water are often the result of watering practices everyone uses. By applying sound water management principles gardeners can produce healthier higher yielding plants and crops, help minimize water contamination and runoff, and maximize water infiltration. 

Othello Adult Soccer - Week 6 Standings

Othello Adult Soccer - Week 6 Standings

'The Great Gatsby' opens Thursday

MOSES LAKE — The classic – and tragic – tale of a man reaching for something he can never have will come to the Moses Lake High School stage Thursday through Saturday. The curtain rises on “The Great Gatsby” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, with a matinée scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday.

White Cane Day raises awareness, donations

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Lions Club raised awareness about blindness and collected donations for its efforts to help the vision- and hearing-impaired at the club’s White Cane Day fundraiser Friday.

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Grant County Sheriff’s Office

5 Scouts honored with Eagle rank

MOSES LAKE — Only one in 20 Boy Scouts ever makes it to the rank of Eagle.

Squirrel causes electrical outage

MOSES LAKE — A wandering rodent accidentally caused a wrong connection and caused about 1,900 customers in Moses Lake to lose electrical service for about 90 minutes Friday morning.

6 injured in collision near Quincy

QUINCY — Six people were injured in a two-vehicle collision near Quincy Thursday night.

Patsy R. Rinker

September 14, 1934 – May 3, 2017

Legals May 8, 2017

Notice of Application and Proposed Determination of Non-Significance Date of Notice: May 8, 2017 Notice is hereby given that a SEPA Checklist received by Grant County on April 20, 2017 from the Agri-Beef Co. (Designated Contact: Tom Durant (Durant Development Services Inc.), Yakima, WA 98907 (509) 248-4156) were found to be technically complete on May 2, 2017. Grant County expects to issue a Determination of Non-Significance for this proposal, and the Optional DNS Process in WAC 197-11-355 is being used. This proposal may include mitigation measures under applicable codes, and the project review process may incorporate or require mitigation measures regardless of whether an EIS is prepared. This may be the only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts of the proposal and the proposed mitigation measures. A copy of the subsequent threshold determination may be obtained upon request. PROPOSED MITIGATION MEASURES: None. PROJECT: For installation of a new grinder and conveyor system as well as a new emission control system consisting of several pick-up plenums, cyclone and baghouses. These new additions will be enclosed in order to comply with Dept. of Ecology Air Quality requirements. ADDITIONAL PERMITS REQUIRED: Building Permit. STUDIES REQUIRED: None. LOCATION: The address of the site is 18857 Rd 2.7 SE. The project is located near the intersection of Rd R SE and Rd 2.7 SE in the interior of the El Oro Feed yard about 12 miles southeast of Moses Lake. In Section 18, Township 18 North, Range 30 East, W.M. Parcel #19-0988-000. PRESENT ZONING: Agriculture. PUBLIC HEARING: None. CONSISTENCY STATEMENT: This proposal is subject to and shall be consistent with Grant County Code, International Building Code, and International Fire Code. Copies of application materials are available from Connor Lange, Grant County Planning Department, 264 West Division Avenue, PO Box 37, Ephrata, WA 98823, (509)754-2011, ext. 2525. Office hours: 8 am-12 noon, 1-4 pm, M-F. Comments must be submitted to the Planning Department no later than 5 pm on May 22, 2017. Comments should be as specific as possible and may be mailed, hand-delivered, or sent by email. All persons, agencies, or tribes have the right to comment, receive notice, participate in any hearings, request a copy of the final decision, and/or appeal the decision as provided by law and County Code. #05034/74088 Pub.: May 8, 2017

Columbia Basin roundup: Moses Lake softball rallies to complete sweep

YAKIMA — a 13-run inning will solve most of softball’s ills.

Moses Lake sweeps Eisenhower, clinches No. 3 district seed

MOSES LAKE — Cameron Duke grew up a Chief.

Oral cancer cases on the rise

About 50,000 people will be diagnosed with oral cancer this year. Of that number, roughly 10,000 individuals will die within five years of being screened.

Othello sweeps Quincy on senior day

OTHELLO — Dominique was dominating. Martinez, who is headed to the University of Hawaii next fall, struck out nine of the first 10 batters faced en route to a no-hit, shutout in the first game of Saturday’s CWAC doubleheader against Quincy.

Othello drops doubleheader to No. 1 seed Selah

OTHELLO — How do you keep the intensity level up all the way to the end? That’s the $64 million question from the Basin to the Big’s and it’s the question first-year Othello head coach Sonny Garza needs to answer as his young Huskies head into the District 5-6 playoffs.

Keeping Moses Lake beautiful

MOSES LAKE — It’s amazing what you find when you start picking up trash.

Semi truck overturns near Vantage Bridge

VANTAGE — A semi-truck driver from Mattawa was cited for driving too fast for road conditions after his trailer overturned near the Vantage Bridge on Thursday, April 28, according to a Washington State Patrol report.

Othello's Nikki Velazquez headed to Walla Walla CC to play soccer

OTHELLO — Nikki Velazquez is one of a dying breed. As three-sport athletes gave way to specialization and year-round focus in one arena, the Othello senior loves to get her game face on, no matter what the sport.

Othello woman dies in collision

OTHELLO — A Othello woman died in an early Friday morning collision west of Othello.

Mattawa man charged with assault, harassment

MATTAWA — A Mattawa man is facing charges for allegedly grabbing a man by the neck and threatening to kill him with a knife.

1 injured in collision near Othello

OTHELLO — Illegal passing reportedly led to an injury collision near Othello Friday.

Law enforcement nabs assault suspect in Othello

OTHELLO — A suspect in an assault in Othello was taken into custody early Thursday morning April 28. The suspect’s girlfriend was able to evade capture and is on the run.

Gracelynn Miller inks with Northern State University

Gracelynn Miller, daughter of Randy and Heidi Miller of Royal City, has signed a letter of intent to attend Northern State University in Aberdeen, S.D. and run track and cross-country for the Wolves.

Adams and Grant counties included in disaster relief funds

WASHINGTON D.C. — Adams and Grant counties will soon be seeing funds to aid in relief from the severe winter storms that ripped through the region this winter, as President Donald Trump has approved federal disaster assistance for 13 counties across Washington.

Samaritan hospital reaches safety goals

MOSES LAKE — After considerable efforts at improvement, Samaritan Hospital reached its safety goals in March.

A lesson learned from selling two homes

We had lived at our residence in Plano, Texas, for a decade when we decided to sell. It was then that all of those “little projects” I just never got around to stared us in the face.

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Moses Lake Police Department

Explorers clean up for camp

OTHELLO — It was a good day for a car wash. The sky was blue and the sun shone hot in the sky.

Ephrata considering transportation district

EPHRATA — The winter was so long, cold, and brutal that it left this little town of roughly 8,000 souls with about $145,000 in damage to its streets.

Timothy Doyle Igo

July 23, 1949 – April 28, 2017

Quincy man sentenced for armed robbery

QUINCY — A Quincy man will be spending nine months in jail in connection with a late January armed robbery in Quincy.

Help needed to find missing Moses Lake man

MOSES LAKE — The Grant County Sheriff’s Office is seeking help from the public to find a Moses Lake man who was last seen on Monday.

Nominations sought for BLM committee

SPOKANE — The eastern Washington district of the Bureau of Land Management is looking for nominations for two open seats on its Resource Advisory Council.

Child rape suspect arrested in Ephrata

EPHRATA — A child rape suspect was taken into custody in Ephrata Thursday.

Legals May 5, 2017

Request for Qualifications Columbia Basin Hydropower (CBHP) is soliciting statements of qualifications and performance data (RFQ) from engineering firms interested in providing professional services for CBHP pursuant to Chapter 39.80 RCW. Qualifying firms must have licensed personnel with the knowledge and experience to provide professional engineering services in the design of controls, data acquisition, annunciation, protective relaying, and security for hydroelectric power plants. Provide field engineering support for the installation and commissioning of controls, data acquisition, annunciation, protection and security for hydroelectric power plants Contact the CBHP office (509-754-2227) for detailed information. Qualifications outlining proposed personnel, respective experience in subject area, and proposed sub-consultants must be submitted by June 12, 2017. Send qualifications to Columbia Basin Hydropower, P.O. Box 219 Ephrata. WA 98823. CBHP reserves the right to waive any irregularities as informalities and to reject any and all proposals. #05016/72171 Pub: May 3, 5 & 10, 2017

Peters shoots personal best 70 to lead Ephrata girls golfers to CWAC victory

SOAP LAKE — Ephrata junior Kenedee Peters watched her three-foot putt for par roll toward the cup on the par-3 seventh hole at Lakeview Golf and Country Club Thursday afternoon. It had a little right-to-left break in it, tracked right up the lip, then defied gravity and spun out.

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You know the old cliché, “Money talks and suckers walk.” That goes for athletic talent too.

Opening day a success

The opening weekend of the lowland lake fishing season is two weeks passed. Studying the results shows Grant County lakes above the two fish per angler mark, except for Vic Meyers Lake which was at 1.86.

Silver Alert issued for missing Ritzville man

RITZVILLE — The Ritzville Police Department is seeking the public’s help to find a missing elderly man.

Local man recalls narrowly escaping washed-out road

LIND — Richard Ledgerwood said he remembers it all.

Prep roundup: Moses Lake girls track sweeps CBBN meet

YAKIMA — Behind depth and strong relays, Moses Lake girls track and field was able to sweep its Columbia Basin Big Nine dual meet with Davis and Eastmont.

The Dream Team dominates once again on the pitch

QUINCY — Othello’s Unified Soccer team has mustered up a head of steam on its march to postseason play. On Saturday, the Dream Team took down three opponents blanking host Quincy 4-0 in the first match, getting past Moses Lake 2-1, and then finished the day with a 4-2 victory over Ephrata.

Legals May 4, 2017

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF GRANT JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ] ASSOCIATION, ITS SUCCESSORS IN ] CASE NO.: 14-2-00732-5 INTEREST AND/OR ASSIGNS, ] JUDGMENT NO.: 16-9-00304-6 ] Plaintiff, ] SHERIFF'S NOTICE TO JUDGMENT ] DEBTOR OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY vs. ] ] UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF ] LEON MASON; MARIA R. MASON; ] STATE OF WASHINGTON; OCCUPANTS ] OF THE PREMISES; AND ANY ] PERSONS OR PARTIES CLAIMING TO ] HAVE ANY RIGHT, TITLE, ESTATE, ] LIEN, OR INTEREST IN THE REAL ] PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN THE ] COMPLAINT ] ] Defendants. ] Unknown Heirs and Devisees of Leon Mason Maria R. Mason 405 Hilltop Dr. 405 Hilltop Dr. Ephrata, WA 98823 Ephrata, WA 98823 Occupants of the Premises All other Persons or Parties 405 Hilltop Dr. 405 Hilltop Dr. Ephrata, WA 98823 Ephrata, WA 98823 State of Washington c/o Office of the Attorney General 1125 Washington St. SE Olympia, WA 98504 The Superior Court of Grant County has directed the undersigned Sheriff of Grant County to sell the property described below to satisfy a judgment in the above entitled action. The property to be sold is described as follows: LOT 2, SANDS HEIGHTS, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 17 OF PLATS, PAGES 66 AND 67, RECORDS OF GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGON TAX PARCEL NO.: 140643202 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 405 Hilltop Drive, Ephrata, WA 98823. The sale of the described property is to take place at 10:30 am on the 26th day of May, 2017 at the main lobby of the Grant County Courthouse, Ephrata, Washington. The judgment debtor can avoid the sale by paying the judgment amount of $140,676.88 plus interest, costs and fees before the sale date. For the exact amount, contact the attorney at the address stated below. This property is subject to: A redemption period of eight months, which will expire at 4:30 pm on the 26th day of January, 2018. The judgment debtor or debtors or any of them may redeem the above described property at any time up to the end of the redemption period by paying the amount bid at the Sheriff's sale plus additional costs, taxes, assessment, certain other amounts, fees and interest. If you are interested in redeeming the property, contact the attorney at the address stated below to determine the exact amount necessary to redeem. IMPORTANT NOTICE: If the judgment debtor or debtors do not redeem the property by 4:30 pm on the 26th day of January, 2018, the end of the redemption period, the purchaser at the Sheriff's sale will become the owner and may evict the occupant from the property unless the occupant is a tenant holding under an unexpired lease. If the property to be sold is occupied as a principal residence by the judgment debtor or debtors at the time of sale, he, she, they or any of them may have the right to retain possession during the redemption period, if any, without payment of any rent or occupancy fee. The judgment debtor may also have a right to retain possession during any redemption period if the property is used for farming or if the property is being sold under a mortgage that so provides. Dated this 6th day of April, 2017, at Ephrata, WA 98823. THOMAS E. JONES, Sheriff of Grant County By: Theresa Sheets, Civil Specialist cc: ALDRIDGE PITE, LLP Attn: Shannon K. Calt 111 SW Columbia Street: Suite 950 Portland, Oregon 97201 Phone: 1-858-750-7600 #05003/63943 Pub: April 6, 13, 20 & 27, 2017 & May 4 & 11, 2017

GAR donates flag to McKay Hospital

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Offices up for election in August primary

EPHRATA — If you have ever considered running for public office, now might the time as there are many public offices open for election in the upcoming August primary.

Cancer fundraiser at ArtGarden Pottery

MOSES LAKE — A painting party to raise money for the fight against cancer is scheduled for 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday at Art Garden Pottery, 104 W. Third Ave. in Moses Lake.

Showing love with sticky notes

MOSES LAKE — It was a simple idea, really.

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Republican women to meet Tuesday

MOSES LAKE — Two speakers will be featured at the May meeting of the Republican Women of Grant County, scheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Moses Lake Senior Center, 608 East Third Ave. Both are first-generation Americans; Bradley Stuart immigrated from South Africa, while Mathilde Fisher came to the U.S. from Great Britain. Stuart, Moses Lake, is the author of “Challenged to Triumph,” about his experiences, especially during his youth in South Africa. “He has a deep passion to help others triumph over rejection,” according to a press release from his publishers.

Initiative keeps women safe in public facilities

April was Sexual Assault Awareness Month, a time to listen to survivors and consider ways to prevent further harm. As a rape survivor myself, I was shocked to learn that our state’s HRC imposed a new statewide rule granting open access to women’s most intimate spaces without consulting those of us most deeply affected by it. I believe an important way to support women like me is to reverse this rule by supporting I-1552.

Fake news can quickly become real news

A story recycles itself on social media and reappears as what seems to be a brand-new story, four years later. Most recently, a story on a double murder in an Othello orchard recently recycled itself on social media four years later. There are a few ways that can happen: Facebook will recirculate stories a year or more later as part of its look back function. This isn’t an uncommon feature and can actually be quite helpful to journalists looking to revisit or update old stories. News junkies in general like to see what happened a few years ago.

'Cupcake Wars' at CB Tech

MOSES LAKE — It turns out competition cupcakes sometimes require a little muscle.

Help letter carriers stamp out hunger

Saturday, May 13 marks the 25th anniversary of the National Association of Letter Carriers Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive. Letter carriers walk through the community every day, often coming face to face with a sad reality for too many, hunger.

Senate approves Hirst bill for second time

OLYMPIA — A bipartisan bill sponsored by District 13 Sen. Judy Warnick, R-Moses Lake, was voted through the Senate for the second time on Tuesday in a 28-18 vote.

Prep roundup: Othello almost upends 4A Richland

RICHLAND — Othello almost matched bats with 4A Richland in an 11-9 loss.

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Back-to-back wins have Wahluke Soccer in the thick of things

MATTAWA — The Warriors (6-3, 10-5) got back to their winning ways picking up a couple of wins their last two outings to nail down third place in the SCAC East Conference standings with a game to go in regular season play.

Marlyn L. “Whitey” Schroeder September 7, 1935 - April 27, 2017

Marlyn L. “Whitey” Schroeder, 81, of Connell, Washington, passed away April 27, 2017 at Lourdes Medical Center in Pasco, Washington, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Holland, Minnesota on September 7, 1935 to parents, Ervin E. and Margaret (DeMuynck) Schroeder. Whitey was the oldest of seven children born within 10 years. Through both childhood and adulthood, he was the consummate big brother.

Royal claims first SCAC East Conference Title

BENTON CITY — The Royal Knights captured the East Conference Title with a 6-0 road win over Ki-Be Tuesday, marking the first time the team has accomplished the feat in school history.

Time to ax Amtrak passenger service to Chicago

Last month, a Wall Street Journal editorial hit the nail on the head recommending Amtrak focus its limited funds on shorter more heavily traveled routes between Washington, D.C., and Boston.

A few Columbia Basin hikes

Spring is a great time to discover Columbia Basin hidden places. Plus, this is the time of year when wildflowers are in bloom, although seeing these plants can never be guaranteed. There are several easy walks/hikes within 70 miles of Moses Lake.

No. 5 Huskies eliminate No. 4 Tigers in first round of 2A District 5-6 tournament

EPHRATA — In the visitor's dugout, Othello senior Abel Gomez enjoyed the moment with his teammates, having scattered just three hits, going the distance in the No. 5 Huskies 3-1 victory over No. 4 Ephrata Wednesday afternoon in the first round of the 2A District 5-6 playoffs at Johnson-O'Brien Stadium.

MarDon Fishing Report 4/26/2017

As the weather continues to improve — so does the fishing. Water temperature in the dunes is approaching 60 degrees with the main lake running in the mid-50s. The 10-day weather outlook is calling for temperatures mainly in the upper 60’s to mid-70s next week. This should have a very positive affect on the fishing for all species.

Big Bend splits with league-leading Columbia Basin

MOSES LAKE — Anytime you can take one from the league leaders that's a reason to tip your cap and keep on slugging.

Wheels up

Dona Hite Strickland

Heaven gained another angel on April 30, 2017 – Dona Hite Strickland passed away after a courageous batter with cancer. Dona has been reunited in heaven with her parents Donald and Mary Hite, her brother Russell and her beloved dogs Mackie and Megan. She is survived by her brother John Hite, son Michael Strickland and his wife Cathy Strickland, granddaughters Micayla, Marissa and Ashley and many lifelong friends.

Patricia Carlita Paradis Brindle

February 10, 1937 – March 13, 2017

School board honors third-graders' quick thinking

MOSES LAKE — When third-grader Natalie Bischoff had a seizure at recess, classmates Caitlin Spitzli and Sadie Maiers knew exactly what to do.

Ephrata man recounts Mexican mission trip

The rooster crowed right on schedule – in the morning. It wasn’t too specific as to what time. Already some of the men I was bunking with were up, getting their coffee. The teenage boys were still asleep. Sixteen of us were bunking in the same dorm room in Reynosa, Mexico. The common purpose was to build a home for a family. I had “tagged” onto a church from Raeford, N.C. I did not know any of the seven members when we met at the airport. I knew it would be another great week when they greeted me with a scrolling sign on one of their phones that said, “Welcome Dan.” Ken had made me feel welcome when I initially called him a few months ago. They would love to have another member. They were committed to build a cement block home for a family in one of the impoverished neighborhoods of Reynosa. It so happened that another church from a neighboring community in North Carolina was coming with a youth group to also build a home. We got along great. It was exciting to see the enthusiasm and energy of teenagers bonding for this worthy cause.

Remember unity in Christ, pastor tells prayer breakfast

MOSES LAKE — We live in a lonely age, in which Americans are often times bitterly and angrily divided and the culture is changing faster than many people are comfortable with.

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Leyva sentenced to almost 22 years for murder

MOSES LAKE — “Why did you do it, Margarito?” Rosa Gonzalez, the mother of murder victim Juan Gonzalez Jr., asked the man who shot and killed her son. “Why couldn’t you walk away like a human being with any sense? Or dealt with it like a man? Why? Did you think you were going to get away with it?”

Legals May 3, 2017

Request for Qualifications Columbia Basin Hydropower (CBHP) is soliciting statements of qualifications and performance data (RFQ) from engineering firms interested in providing professional services for CBHP pursuant to Chapter 39.80 RCW. Qualifying firms must have licensed personnel with the knowledge and experience to provide professional engineering services in the design of controls, data acquisition, annunciation, protective relaying, and security for hydroelectric power plants. Provide field engineering support for the installation and commissioning of controls, data acquisition, annunciation, protection and security for hydroelectric power plants Contact the CBHP office (509-754-2227) for detailed information. Qualifications outlining proposed personnel, respective experience in subject area, and proposed sub-consultants must be submitted by June 12, 2017. Send qualifications to Columbia Basin Hydropower, P.O. Box 219 Ephrata. WA 98823. CBHP reserves the right to waive any irregularities as informalities and to reject any and all proposals. #05016/72171 Pub: May 3, 5 & 10, 2017

Legals May 3, 2017

SUMMARY PUBLICATION AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OTHELLO AMENDING CHAPTER 11.32 TITLED "ADDRESSES AND STREET NAMES" In accordance with RCW 35A.12.160, the following is a summary of Othello Ordinance No. 1491, passed by the Othello City Council and approved by Mayor Shawn R. Logan on the 24th day of April, 2017. The full text may be mailed, free of charge, to any person requesting a copy. SUMMARY This ordinance amends Othello Municipal Code Chapter 11.32 and transfers the responsibility of addressing buildings within the city limits from the City Clerk to the Building and Planning Department. Debbie L. Kudrna City Clerk #05013/70700 Pub: May 3, 2017

Local dentist has roots in Othello

OTHELLO — Mark Walker is the newest addition to the staff at Othello Dental Arts, 1355 E. Hemlock Street. Dr. Walker, 30, an Othello native was born at the Othello Community Hospital and raised up on the family farm just outside of town. He graduated from Othello High School and was one-of-five valedictorians for the class of 2005.

Big inning helps Chiefs put away Cadets

MOSES LAKE — Michelle Turner rounded the bases with a grin from ear to ear and stamped home plate with both feet for extra emphasis.

Reese Jones scores in 80th minute to lift Othello over Ephrata in District 5-6 soccer tournament 

EPHRATA — Othello senior Reese Jones told himself, today is not going to be my last game.

Warriors come up short at Quincy Invite last weekend

MATTAWA — The Wahluke High School track team is in the midst of rebuilding the program, and the inexperience showed up on the big stage last weekend at the Quincy Invitational. The Warrior boys finished 15th among the competition. The girls squad placed slightly better taking 13th out of 17 teams participating at the meet

Soap Lake man arrested in Douglas County stabbing

DOUGLAS COUNTY — A Soap Lake man allegedly stabbed two men at a party in Douglas County over the weekend.

Making the most of 'the other white meat'

The recent invasion of my freezer by a quantity of pork has caused me to consider creative uses for “the other white meat.”

Washington frontier life subject of museum lecture

MOSES LAKE — The author of a new book about his family’s ups and downs on the Pacific Northwest frontier will talk about tracking down their story in a lecture at 3 p.m. Wednesday at the Moses Lake Museum & Art Center.

May flowers are here

Woman grazed by bullet in weekend Moses Lake incident

MOSES LAKE — A 21-year-old woman was reportedly grazed by a bullet Saturday night while she was riding in a vehicle in Moses Lake.

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Quincy man sentenced for molesting girl

QUINCY — A Quincy man will be spending nine months in jail for inappropriately touching a young girl.

Legals May 2, 2017

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY JUVENILE DIVISION In the Welfare of: ) ) ALEXANDER NUNEZ ) CASE NO: 17-7-00023-4 ANNA NUNEZ ) 17-7-00022-6 ) ) NOTICE AND SUMMONS DOB: 4/3/2007 ) BY PUBLICATION 11/19/1999 ) (TERMINATION) Minor Children TO: ALBERTO NUNEZ anyone claiming a parental interest. A Petition to TERMINATE YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS was filed on January 23, 2017; A Fact Finding hearing will be held May 16, 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 11 day of April , 2017, By: /s/ Randi Herrin Deputy Clerk. #05005/67513 Pub: April 18 & 25, 2017 & May 2, 2017

Royal City girls place second at Quincy Invite

QUINCY — Royal's Maggie Delay won both the 100-meter hurdles (15.73 seconds) and the triple jump (34 feet, 7.5 inches) to lead the Knights to a second-place finish in the 17-team, predominantly 2A girls meet on Saturday at the Quincy Invitational.

Prep roundup: Moses Lake sweeps Sunnyside

MOSES LAKE — It was a victorious senior day for both Moses Lake tennis teams.

When he died, his liver saved a baby's life Now their families met for the first time

DORAL, Fla. — They have the same laugh, the same goofy spirit and the same favorite color — red.

Big league ballplayers come from everywhere

Every guy you see in a Major League uniform was a superstar at his high school or local Babe Ruth or American Legion program on their way to the bigs.

Othello Adult Soccer - Week 5 Standings

Board approves bond sale

Stones backs out

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake School Board voted Thursday evening to authorize the issuance of $135 million in bonds to build a second high school, a new elementary school, and refurbish the existing high school.

Driver remembers washed-out road

LIND — Richard Ledgerwood said he remembers it all.

Mark Poth hired as Big Bend's interim athletic director

MOSES LAKE — Big Bend Community College men’s basketball coach Mark Poth has been hired as the college's interim athletic director. He took the job after the “sudden and unanticipated resignation” of former AD Preston Wilkes, said Bryce Humphreys, vice-president for learning and student success.

Flowers move fast at annual plant sale

MOSES LAKE — Tyler Jungers and Rayni Koehn were discussing some of the challenges faced by the crew working the greenhouses at Moses Lake High School this winter –

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Spring cleanup

Legals May 1, 2017

Ordinance No. 2858 An ordinance amending Chapter 13.12 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Water, Sewer, and Stormwater Rates" (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 makes housekeeping changes. This ordinance, which was passed on April 11, 2017, will take effect and be in force five days after publication. Ordinance No. 2859 An ordinance amending Chapter 10.12 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Parking Regulations" (This summary is published pursuant to RCW 35A.12.160. The full text of the ordinance will be mailed, without charge, to any person upon request.) The Moses Lake City Council adopted an ordinance which prohibits parking on both sides of Lakeland Drive from East Oasis Circle to Nelson Road. This ordinance, which was passed on April 25, 2017, will take effect and be in force five days after publication. Ordinance No. 286058 An ordinance amending repealing Ordinance No. 2484 and terminating the franchise granted therein (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 terminates the franchise granted for a private irrigation main under Truman Drive. This ordinance, which was passed on April 25, 2017, will take effect and be in force five days after publication. Ordinance No. 2861 An ordinance of the City of Moses Lake Washington, assuming the rights, powers, functions, immunities, and obligations of the Moses Lake Transportation Benefit District (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 transfers the responsibilities of the Transportation Benefit District to the City Council. This ordinance, which was passed on April 25, 2017, will take effect and be in force five days after publication. #05015/72074 Pub: May 1, 2017

Moses Lake slugs its way to doubleheader sweep of Wenatchee

MOSES LAKE — According to head coach Mike Hofheins, it's not an “anything you can do, I can do better” situation.

No. 1 seed Selah sweeps Othello in final CWAC doubleheader

OTHELLO — How do you keep the intensity level up all the way to the end? That’s the $64-dollar question, from the bigs to the Basin, and it’s a question first-year Othello head coach Sonny Garza needs to answer as his young Huskies head into the District 5-6 playoffs next week.

Columbia Basin roundup: Othello softball routs Prosser

PROSSER — Othello moved back into third place in the Central Washington Athletic Conference after a pair of lopsided wins against Prosser, 22-0 and 25-0.

Moses Lake's late charge falls short against Sunnyside

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake crowd rose to its collective feet Friday night, almost willing the ball into the net, as Anthony Cortez gathered the ball in space and broke one-on-one with Sunnyside defender Jose Ramirez, pushing into the box.