Monday, September 30
Chasing turkey
Hunting wild turkeys has been an annual subject of this column. The fall general turkey season has been the target.
Legals September 30, 2019
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Grant County, Washington RESOLUTION: NOTICE OF HEARING RESOLUTION No. 19- 075 -CC IN THE MATTER OF DECLARING CERTAIN COUNTY-OWNED PROPERTY SURPLUS AND ORDERING THE SALE THEREOF WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners desires to conduct a public hearing on its intention to declare certain County-owned property surplus and dispose of same at public auction, and WHEREAS, it is the intention of the Public Works to sell surplus property at public auction through one or both of the following sites: https://www.govdeals.com/index.cfm?fa=Main.AdvSearchResultsNew&additionalParams=true&searchPg=Advanced&timing=bySimple&timeType=&sPrice=0&ePrice=10000000&agency=8445&whichForm=item&rowCount=50&sortOption=ea or https://www.publicsurplus.com/sms/all,wa/browse/cataucs?catid=4 to the highest bidder for cash all equipment declared surplus, and WHEREAS, the following listing of equipment and merchandise from participating County agencies will be considered for sale: see ATTACHMENT A NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that a public hearing be held in the Hearing Room of the Board of County Commissioners at the Grant County Courthouse, Ephrata, Washington at 1:45 P.M. on October 15, 2019 and anyone either for or against these proposed actions may appear and be heard. DATED this 24th day of Sept., 2019 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON Yea Nay Abstain /s/Tom Taylor Tom Taylor, Chair /s/Cindy Carter Cindy Carter, Vice Chair /s/ Richard Stevens Richad Stevens, Member ATTEST: /s/ Barbara J. Vasquez Barbara Vasquez, CMC, Clerk of the Board ATTACHMENT A ATTACHMENT A SURPLUS VEHICLES & EQUIPMENT 2019 Vehicle or YEAR MAKE MODEL SERIAL NUMBER MILEAGE APPROXIMATE EQUIPMENT or HOURS VALUE 0622 2011 FORD EXPLORER 4X4 1FMHK8B84BGA54244 167,413 $6,500 0621 2003 FORD TARUS SE 1FAFP53UG3G211478 62,475 $2,000 7041 2011 FORD EXPEDITION 4X4 1FMJU1G53BEF36846 109,370 $7,500 7062 2013 CHEVROLET TAHOE 4X2 1GNLC2E05DR307889 163,239 $7,500 7066 2013 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 1GC1KVCG2DF216844 125,51 $6,000 4X4 0610 2009 FORD RANGER 4X4 1FTZR45E79PA39424 79,497 $4,500 2001 2007 FORD F-150 4X4 1FTRF14V47KC61485 104,886 $5,000 3071 2001 FORD F-150 4x2 2FTRF17W54CA70307 130,556 $3,000 409 2004 FORD F-150 4x2 1FTRX14W09FA84354 137,374 $3,000 402 2006 FORD F-150 4X4 1FTRX14W96KC90372 85,599 $4,500 1630 2004 WESTERN DUMP TRUCK 5KKHAECG84PNO3454 224,994 $ 15,000 STAR 2650 1995 INGERSOLL DD90 ROLLER 141233 UNKNOWN $5,000 #10008/330923 Pub: September 30, 2019 & October 7, 2019
Thursday, September 26
Legals September 26, 2019
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF GRANT U.S. BANK TRUST, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR ] LSF9 MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST, ] CASE NO.: 18-2-00258-0 ] JUDGMENT NO.: Plaintiff, ] ] SHERIFF'S PUBLIC NOTICE OF vs. ] SALE OF REAL PROPERTY ] GUADALUPE R. CASTRO; ESTATE OF ] ***8 MONTH REDEMPTION*** ARMANDO R. CASTRO; UNKNOWN HEIRS ] AND DEVISEES OF ARMANDO C. CASTRO; ] WELLS FARGO FINANCIAL BANK, AND ] ALL OTHER PERSONS OR PARTIES ] UNKNOWN CLAIMING ANY LEGAL OR ] EQUITABLE RIGHT, TITLE, ESTATE, LIEN, ] OR INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY ] DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT HEREIN, ] ] Defendants. ] ] ___________________________________________] The Superior Court of Grant County has directed the undersigned Sheriff of Grant County to sell the property described to satisfy a judgment in the above entitled action: LOTS 16, 17 AND 18 BLOCK 4, CENTRAL QUINCY, GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON. SEE EXHIBIT 1 FOR FULL LEGAL DESCRIPTION. APN TAX PARCEL NO.: 040178000 Commonly known as: 219 B STREET NE, QUINCY, WA 98848. The sale of the described property is to take place at 10:30 am on the 25th day of October 2019 at the main lobby of the Grant County Courthouse, Ephrata, Washington. The judgment debtor can avoid the sale by paying the judgment amount of $60,874.21 plus interest, costs and fees before the sale date. For the exact amount, contact the attorney at the address stated below. Dated this 6th day of September 2019 at Ephrata, WA 98823. THOMAS E. JONES, Sheriff By: Sheena Ohl, Civil Specialist cc: MALCOLM & CISNEROS Attn: Nathan F. Smith 2112 Business Center Drive, Second Floor Irvine, CA 92612 Phone: (949) 252-9400 Fax: (949) 252-1032 #10001/327823 Pub: September 19, 26, 2019 & October 3, 10, 2019
Wednesday, September 25
2019 Okanogan County bear and cougar hunting prospects
This is another in a series of columns containing 2019 hunting prospects. Columbia Basin hunters pursuing black bear and cougar might want to travel north. Today we offer a condensed version of this year’s bear hunting prospects for Okanogan County, also known as District 6 by Fish and Wildlife.
Legals September 25, 2019
SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR THE COUNTY OF GRANT IN RE THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE: | NO: 19-4-00098-13 | LARRY EDWARD HALL, | PROBATE NOTICE OF CREDITORS | Deceased. | RCW 11.40.030 ____________________________________|__________________________________ The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative's attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent's probate and nonprobate assets. Date of filing copy of notice to creditors: September 16, 2019 Date of first publication: September 18, 2019 Personal Representative: Jason Jeremy Hall Attorney for Personal Representative: Huberdeau Law Office, PS Address for Mailing or Service: 821 E. Sharon Ave., Moses Lake, WA 98837 ____________________________________ Jason Jeremy Hall, Personal Representative HUBERDEAU LAW OFFICE, PS By: _______________________________ JEREMY S. HUBERDEAU WSBA #35428 Attorney for the Personal Representative 821 E. Sharon Ave. Moses Lake, WA 98837 Telephone: (509) 765-1196 Fax: (509) 765-1799 #10002/328156 Pub: September 18, 25, 2019 & October 2, 2019
Legals September 25, 2019
STATE OF WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR CHANGE/TRANSFER OF WATER RIGHT UNDER TWO (2) GROUND WATER CERTIFICATES TAKE NOTICE: That Orman Johnson, Johnson-Reaugh, LLC of Othello, WA, has made application for change/transfer of water right in order to transfer a portion of the place of use as granted under Ground Water Certificate Nos. G3-20034C and G3-24292C. That Ground Water Certificate No. G3-20034C authorizes the withdrawal of 1000 gallons per minute, 1282 acre-feet per year, from March 1 to November 15, each year, for the seasonal irrigation of 860 acres. That Ground Water Certificate No. G3-24292C authorized the withdrawal of 2000 gallons per minute, 1290 acre-feet per year, from March 1 to November 15, each year, for the seasonal irrigation of 880 acres. The total under both rights is limited to 880 acres. That the authorized points of withdrawal are from seven wells within: Well 1) NW1/4SW1/4 of Sec. 24, T. 15 N., R. 31 E.W.M., Well 2) NE1/4NE1/4 of Section 19, T. 15 N., R. 31 E.W.M., Well 3) SE1/4SE1/4 of Section 21, T. 15 N., R. 31 E.W.M., Well 4) NW1/4SW1/4 of Section 30, T. 15 N., R. 32 E.W.M., Well 5) SE1/4NE1/4 of Section 6, T. 15 N., R. 32 E.W.M., Well 6) SE1/4SE1/4 of Section 7, T. 15 N., R. 32 E.W.M., Well 7) SW1/4NW1/4 of Section 8, T. 15 N., R. 32 E.W.M. That the authorized place of use for both rights is the SE1/4 of Section 24, T. 15 N., R. 30 E.W.M., lying easterly of the East Low Canal and the SW1/4 of Section 17, Section 19 and the NW1/4 of Section 21, T. 15 N., R. 31 E.W.M. That he proposes to change a portion of the place of use from the W1/2 of Section 19 to the S1/2 of Section 21 and the SE1/4 of Section 26, T. 15 N., R. 31 E.W.M. and the S1/2N1/2 of Section 24, T. 15 N., R. 30 E.W.M. The remaining portion of the right will remain unchanged. All within Adams County, Washington. Protests or objections to approval of this application must include a detailed statement of the basis for objections; protests must be accompanied by a fifty ($50.00) dollar recording fee and filed with the Department of Ecology, at the address shown below, within thirty (30) days from October 2, 2019 STATE OF WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY WATER RESOURCES PROGRAM - ERO PO BOX 47611 OLYMPIA, WA 98504-7611 #10001/ Pub; September 25, 2019 & October 2, 2019
Tuesday, September 24
Red Rock Elementary School construction is progressing
Royal City — Construction continues on Red Rock Elementary School was the report at a regular Royal School District board meeting on Monday, Sept. 23.
Seahawks tailgate party scheduled for next Thursday
Othello — The Othello Farmers Market and Othello Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a Seahawks tailgate party in Pioneer Park in Othello on Thursday, Oct. 3. The event is free to anyone wishing to attend.
CBHA to host color run this Saturday in Othello
Othello — The Columbia Basin Health Association (CBHA) will hold its second annual Run For A Cause 5K Color Run in Othello this Saturday, Sept. 28.
Coyote Ridge dog program could use some help
Each year, the Coyote Ridge Dogs program applies for money from the state. Unfortunately, they received nothing for 2018 and are concerned about this year as they haven’t heard the status of their latest request.
Sex offender moves to Warden
WARDEN — A convicted sexual predator considered a moderate risk to re-offend is moving into a Warden home, according to the Grant County Sheriff’s Office.
Avista hosts seminar for local rural communities
Ritzville — Having small, rural towns thrive is important to Avista. Last week, they hosted a seminar to help local communities do just that.
GTA gives a conditional offer to new general manager
Moses Lake — The Grant Transit Authority (GTA) board of directors made a conditional offer of employment for the open general manager position during a regular GTA board meeting on Thursday evening, Sept. 19.
South county roundup: Royal dominates in SCAC East opener
Royal 71, Wahluke 0
Warden cruises by Cle Elum, 56-0
WARDEN — Warden picked up a big win against Cle Elum-Roslyn on Friday night at home, 56-0, to move to 2-1 on the season.
The last grand roundup a huge joint effort to bring in excess horses
Grant County — Over 100 years ago, wild horses used to roam the area. But that all changed in 1906 when the last great horse roundup happened in Grant County.
Jones discusses proposed tax with Royal City Council
Royal City — The Royal City Council heard a presentation from Grant County Sheriff Tom Jones concerning the proposed 0.3 percent sales tax increase during a regular council meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 17.
Moses Lake comes back to defeat Othello
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake High School came back after losing two sets in a row to pull off the victory against Othello High School at home.
Legals September 24, 2019
The Othello School Board of Directors have declared the following technology items as surplus; 1725 Dell Chromebook 11's, 44 HP Chromebook 14's, 54 Dell Chromeboxes, 14 HP Chromeboxes, 652 17-inch Dell Monitors. Surplus items are available for sale by bid, as is, to any public or private school or public agency until 4:00 PM on October 11, 2019. Bids will be accepted on or before this date at the Othello School District's Technology Department Office, located at 615 E. Juniper St., Othello, WA 99344 or by contacting them by phone at 509-488-4519. The Othello School District reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids in the best interest of the district. For more information regarding the Othello School District's surplus process, please contact Thalia Lemus at tdeleon@othelloschools.org. #09026/327797 Pub: September 17, 24, 2019
Quincy man arrested after lengthy pursuit, DUI suspected
SOAP LAKE — A Quincy man was arrested Sunday afternoon after allegedly leading authorities on a 19-mile pursuit that ended in a crash involving a power pole.
Monday, September 23
Royal shuts out Othello, 49-0, in home opener
ROYAL CITY — Royal High School faced Othello in its home opener on Friday night, defeating the Huskies 49-0 to move to 2-0 on the season.
Rodeo, Demo Derby come back through Othello
OTHELLO — For the 71st time, the Othello Rodeo has come and went, presented by the Othello Rodeo Association. With its first iteration in 1948, the rodeo has come to be known as one of the best rodeo’s around. The Othello PRCA Rodeo is the last stop on the Columbia River Circuit, with top competitors coming out to try and secure their chance at the National Finals Rodeo.
Wahluke School Board discusses allowing open campus lunch
Mattawa — The Wahluke School Board discussed allowing Wahluke High School students the ability to leave campus during lunch at a regular board meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 10.
Wahluke principal gives beginning of school year reports
Mattawa — The principals from the schools in the Wahluke School District reported on the start of the school year to the Wahluke School Board during a regular meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 10.
South county roundup: Wahluke edges Granger, improves to 2-0
Football
Sentinel Gap Industrial Park is close to completion
Mattawa — Road T.7 in the Sentinel Gap Industrial Park has been paved, fiber, water and sewer has been installed and is waiting for final inspection. That was the report at the Port of Mattawa meeting on Monday, Sept. 9.
Warden city council supports Criminal Justice Funding tax
Warden — The Warden City Council signed a resolution in support of the Criminal Justice Funding, during a regular city council meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 10. No members of the public commented on the resolution. If the Criminal Justice Funding sales tax is approved by voters in November, Warden will split part of the money with other police departments around the county.
Pear Bureau Northwest receiving $1.54 million
MILWAUKIE, OREGON — The Pear Bureau Northwest (PBNW) is receiving $1.54 million from the second part of the Agricultural Trade Program (ATP) to help promote pears grown in Washington and Oregon.
Showing chickens is a family affair for Mattawa 4-H family
Othello — Six-year-old Mahtahya McLean has two goals — to show a duck and sell a chicken. But she will have to wait a couple of years before her dream can be fulfilled. Those under the age of eight are not allowed to sell their animals.
Lois Juanita Coffelt
September 23, 1928 – September 8, 2019
Langley Equine Studies honors unique horse
SOAP LAKE — In early August the new arena at Langley Equine Studies outside of Soap Lake was dedicated in memory of a horse who spurred his family on to greatness.
Warden falls to Connell in straight sets
WARDEN — Warden volleyball fought hard in the opener against Connell, but came up short as they were swept at home 25-23, 25-12, 25-21.
Othello police give narcan, save man's life
OTHELLO - Othello police saved the life of a 20-year-old man early Saturday morning by administering Narcan, an overdose-reversing drug.
Sunday, September 22
2019 Elk hunting prospects
This is another in a series of columns containing 2019 hunting prospects. Today we offer a condensed version of this year’s elk hunting prospects for Grant and Adams counties, also known as District 5 by Fish and Wildlife.
Friday, September 20
Three-year-old lets brother show, sell lamb at Othello Fair
Othello — Gracie Wade effortlessly leaded her lamb Ghost around the walkway of the sheep barn at the Othello Fair on Friday, Sept. 13. This is her second lamb, and the first one she is selling.
Thursday, September 19
Legals September 19, 2019
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF GRANT U.S. BANK TRUST, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR ] LSF9 MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST, ] CASE NO.: 18-2-00258-0 ] JUDGMENT NO.: Plaintiff, ] ] SHERIFF'S PUBLIC NOTICE OF vs. ] SALE OF REAL PROPERTY ] GUADALUPE R. CASTRO; ESTATE OF ] ***8 MONTH REDEMPTION*** ARMANDO R. CASTRO; UNKNOWN HEIRS ] AND DEVISEES OF ARMANDO C. CASTRO; ] WELLS FARGO FINANCIAL BANK, AND ] ALL OTHER PERSONS OR PARTIES ] UNKNOWN CLAIMING ANY LEGAL OR ] EQUITABLE RIGHT, TITLE, ESTATE, LIEN, ] OR INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY ] DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT HEREIN, ] ] Defendants. ] ] ___________________________________________] The Superior Court of Grant County has directed the undersigned Sheriff of Grant County to sell the property described to satisfy a judgment in the above entitled action: LOTS 16, 17 AND 18 BLOCK 4, CENTRAL QUINCY, GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON. SEE EXHIBIT 1 FOR FULL LEGAL DESCRIPTION. APN TAX PARCEL NO.: 040178000 Commonly known as: 219 B STREET NE, QUINCY, WA 98848. The sale of the described property is to take place at 10:30 am on the 25th day of October 2019 at the main lobby of the Grant County Courthouse, Ephrata, Washington. The judgment debtor can avoid the sale by paying the judgment amount of $60,874.21 plus interest, costs and fees before the sale date. For the exact amount, contact the attorney at the address stated below. Dated this 6th day of September 2019 at Ephrata, WA 98823. THOMAS E. JONES, Sheriff By: Sheena Ohl, Civil Specialist cc: MALCOLM & CISNEROS Attn: Nathan F. Smith 2112 Business Center Drive, Second Floor Irvine, CA 92612 Phone: (949) 252-9400 Fax: (949) 252-1032 #10001/327823 Pub: September 19, 26, 2019 & October 3, 10, 2019
Wednesday, September 18
Deer prospects continued
Today we backtrack a bit and then continue with the prospects for hunting deer in the Columbia Basin.
Wenatchee man accused of recording sexual assaults in Chelan, Grant counties
WENATCHEE — A Wenatchee man accused of videotaping sexual assaults on an unconscious victim eight times in Grant and Chelan counties over the course of five months was arrested by Wenatchee police Friday.
Ephrata man arrested after domestic violence burglary, assault
QUINCY - An Ephrata man accused of domestic violence burglary, assault, robbery and malicious mischief was arrested Monday evening by Quincy police.
Legals September 18, 2019
THE CITY OF OTHELLO IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR 2020 TOURISM PROMOTION PROJECTS IN THE CITY Each year the City receives funds from lodging room tax imposed upon the hotels/motels within the City. These funds can be expended as established by State law (RCW 67.28.1815). To be considered for funding, your organization must meet one of the following criteria: Tourism marketing Marketing and operations of special events and festivals Operations of tourism-related facilities owned or operated by nonprofit organizations The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) will review each proposed application and the organization will be contacted if their application meets the qualifications. For applications contact Donna Dietmeyer phone (509) 488-5686, e-mail ddietmeyer@othellowa.gov or pick one up at Othello City Hall 500 E. Main St., Othello, WA, 99344. The closing date for submitting applications is Friday, October 4, 2019 by 5pm. #09005/325604 Pub: September 11, 18, 2019
Legals September 18, 2019
PUBLIC NOTICE - The September meeting of the Noxious Weed Control Board of Grant County will be held Wednesday, September 25, 2019, at 7:00 p.m., at the Bureau of Reclamation Building, 32 C Street NW, Room 321, Ephrata, Washington. Signed: Ron Tebow, Chairman; Rich Callahan, Vice-Chairman; Summer Sahli, Director; Chuck Sandmann, Director; Wes Sieg, Director #09027/327802 Pub: September 18, 23, 2019
Tuesday, September 17
2019 deer hunting prospects in the Columbia Basin
This is the fourth of several columns containing 2019 hunting prospects.
Monday, September 16
2019 hunting prospects continued
This is the third of several columns containing 2019 hunting prospects.
Legals September 16, 2019
NOTICE OF ROAD CONSTRUCTION Central Washington Asphalt, Inc. will begin road construction from MP 2.01 to MP 3.55 and MP 0.00 to MP 0.10, Bench Rod to 500' N of Thacker Road Intersection. Work included is grading, shoulder widening, culvert replacement, resurfacing the road with crushed surfacing and an asphalt wearing surface and other work. Work is scheduled to begin on 9/16/19 and end approximately 12/6/19. Any questions or concerns can be directed to Central Washington Asphalt's main office at (509) 765-5757. #09016/326773 Pub: September 12, 13, 16, 2019
Thursday, September 12
Legals September 12, 2019
LEGAL NOTICE Proposed Amendment to Renewal Master Water Service Contract with the East Columbia Basin Irrigation District, Columbia Basin Project, Washington Under the authority of the Act of Congress approved June 17, 1902 (32 Stat. 388) and acts amendatory thereof or supplementary thereto, and particularly the Act of August 30, 1935 (49 Stat. 1028), Section 9(e) of the Act of August 4, 1939 (53 Stat. 1196), the Act of March 10, 1943 (57 Stat. 14), and the Act of October 1, 1962 (76 Stat. 677), the United States Bureau of Reclamation proposes to enter into a contract amendment to the long-term Renewal Master Water Service Contract, Contract No. 159E101882, dated September 22, 2015, with the East Columbia Basin Irrigation District (District) that would, among other things, authorize the District to provided Columbia Basin Project irrigation water as groundwater replacement irrigation water service to additional irrigable lands located within the Odessa Subarea and within the service area of the District. A legal notice for the proposed contract amendment was first published in September 2016. Contract negotiation sessions with the District were held publicly July 17, 2017 and July 24, 2017 in Yakima, WA; May 25, 2018, July 16, 2018, and August 30, 2018, in Moses Lake, WA; March 21, 2019 in Spokane, WA; and July 11, 2019, and August 16, 2019 in Moses Lake, WA. Copies of the final proposed contract amendment may be requested by writing to Reclamation, Attention: EPH-2011, at mailing address: 32 C Street Northwest, Ephrata, WA 98823, or vial email at arodman@usbr.gov, or by calling (509) 754-0238. Written comments will be accepted until close of business September 26. #09015/326441 Pub: September 11, 12, 2019
Wednesday, September 11
2019 hunting prospects continued
This is the second of several columns containing 2019 hunting prospects.
Othello Special Olympics team encourages athletics, volunteering
OTHELLO — What do track and field, basketball, bowling and tee-ball have in common? They are the sports that the Othello Dream Team Community Special Olympics team competes in.
Football roundup: Warden wins shootout against Okanogan
Warden 48, Okanogan 44
Clinic helps low-income families afford cat healthcare
When you ask the staff at Adams County Pet Rescue what they want to see more than anything else, it is for more people to spay and neuter their pets. That is why, several times a year, the shelter helps to sponsor a special low-cost clinic for cat owners living in Adams County who would like to spay or neuter their cats and cannot afford the surgery without help.
Royal hangs on to defeat Ellensburg in opener
ELLENSBURG — In its first game of the season, Royal High School fought hard for the opening win against Ellensburg, as the Knights defeated the Bulldogs 21-16 on the road to open the season 1-0.
Ordan Dewain Winder
August 15, 1936 – September 4, 2019
Othello City Council gets final zoning recommendations
Othello — The Othello Planning Commission gave its final recommendations on the new zoning changes to the Othello city council on Monday, Sept. 9. The commission has been working on these changes for the past two years.
Royal High School grad builds lunar lander house
BEVERLY — One block off of Highway 243 stands a house that looks like it came out of the future, or maybe the past.
Mattawa Police to begin negotiations with Wahluke schools
Mattawa — The Mattawa City Council gave its approval for the Mattawa Police Department to enter negotiations with the Wahluke School District for a school resource officer contract during its regular meeting Thursday.
Walmart donates $3k to Othello School District
OTHELLO — The Othello Walmart made a $3,000 donation to the Othello School District, which will benefit students that are in need this academic year.
Legals September 11, 2019
LEGAL NOTICE Proposed Amendment to Renewal Master Water Service Contract with the East Columbia Basin Irrigation District, Columbia Basin Project, Washington Under the authority of the Act of Congress approved June 17, 1902 (32 Stat. 388) and acts amendatory thereof or supplementary thereto, and particularly the Act of August 30, 1935 (49 Stat. 1028), Section 9(e) of the Act of August 4, 1939 (53 Stat. 1196), the Act of March 10, 1943 (57 Stat. 14), and the Act of October 1, 1962 (76 Stat. 677), the United States Bureau of Reclamation proposes to enter into a contract amendment to the long-term Renewal Master Water Service Contract, Contract No. 159E101882, dated September 22, 2015, with the East Columbia Basin Irrigation District (District) that would, among other things, authorize the District to provided Columbia Basin Project irrigation water as groundwater replacement irrigation water service to additional irrigable lands located within the Odessa Subarea and within the service area of the District. A legal notice for the proposed contract amendment was first published in September 2016. Contract negotiation sessions with the District were held publicly July 17, 2017 and July 24, 2017 in Yakima, WA; May 25, 2018, July 16, 2018, and August 30, 2018, in Moses Lake, WA; March 21, 2019 in Spokane, WA; and July 11, 2019, and August 16, 2019 in Moses Lake, WA. Copies of the final proposed contract amendment may be requested by writing to Reclamation, Attention: EPH-2011, at mailing address: 32 C Street Northwest, Ephrata, WA 98823, or vial email at arodman@usbr.gov, or by calling (509) 754-0238. Written comments will be accepted until close of business September 26. #09015/326441 Pub: September 11, 12, 2019
Legals September 11, 2019
PUBLIC NOTICE The Solid Waste Advisory Committee Meeting is Wednesday, September 18, 2019, 12 PM, in the Public Works conference room located at 210 W. Alder Ritzville, WA 99169. Please Call 509-659-3276 if you are unable to attend. #09004/325287 Pub: September 11, 2019
Royal City golf course having issues with some rentals
ROYAL CITY — The Royal City Golf Course faces damage and problems with cleanup a couple of times a year stemming from the rental of the community center.
Records show Othello School District's evidence against embattled former coach
OTHELLO — Former Othello High School girls wrestling coach Jacob Jermain “J.J.” Martinez shared a blanket with a student athlete during a wrestling trip and made deceptive statements about the incident during an investigation into his conduct, according to records from the Othello School District.
Tuesday, September 10
2019 hunting prospects
This is the first of several columns containing 2019 hunting prospects.
Warden City Council hears presentations from sheriff and OB-3 Resource Management
WARDEN — Grant County Sheriff Tom Jones gave the Warden City Council a presentation on the proposed sales tax for criminal justice funding during a regular city council meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 27.
Legals September 10, 2019
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AN OPEN RECORD PUB-LIC HEARING WILL BE HELD September 23, 2019 at 1:30 p.m. in the Grant County Commissioners Hearing Room, Courthouse, Ephrata, WA regarding an application for Clas-sification as Open Space Land for Current Use Assessment under Chapter 84.34 RCW from James and Rosanne Krehbiel Trust to reclassify their parcel as Farm and Agriculture Conservation Land. Property is located at 22987 Rd 7-NE, Moses Lake, 316-acres within the East half of S 35, T20 N, R30 EWM (Parcel No. 181-403-000). Any interested persons may appear regarding these matters. Barbara J. Vasquez, CMC Administrative Assistant & Clerk of the Board Grant County Commis-sioners #09014/325597 Pub: September 10, 2019
Monday, September 9
The Game Transport Form will help local hunters
Page 94 of the Washington Big-Game 2019 Hunting Seasons & Regulations states: “Transporting game or portions of meat taken by somebody else (WAC 220-200-120): If you transport or possess wildlife (or parts) killed by someone else, you must possess a written statement showing the name, address, license, permit or tag number; the number and kind of animal provided, the date killed, county, and area it was taken in, and the hunter’s signature.”
MLPD arrest four, recover nearly four pounds of drugs in Friday raids
By EMRY DINMAN
Legals September 9, 2019
NOTICE OF ROAD CONSTRUCTION Central Washington Asphalt, Inc. will begin road construction of 1.91 miles of road reconstruction on Road 3-NE, from Road O-NE to Road Q-NE. Work includes roadway excavation, embankment compaction, crushed surfacing base course, HMA surfacing, guardrail, seeding and fertilizing and other work. . Work is scheduled to begin on 9/3/19 and end approximately 10/21/19. Any questions or concerns can be directed to Central Washington Asphalt's main office at (509) 765-5757. #09009/324930 Pub: September 5, 6, 9, 2019
Friday, September 6
Legals September 6, 2019
NOTICE OF ROAD CONSTRUCTION Central Washington Asphalt, Inc. will begin road construction of 1.91 miles of road reconstruction on Road 3-NE, from Road O-NE to Road Q-NE. Work includes roadway excavation, embankment compaction, crushed surfacing base course, HMA surfacing, guardrail, seeding and fertilizing and other work. . Work is scheduled to begin on 9/3/19 and end approximately 10/21/19. Any questions or concerns can be directed to Central Washington Asphalt's main office at (509) 765-5757. #09009/324930 Pub: September 5, 6, 9, 2019
Thursday, September 5
Legals September 5, 2019
NOTICE OF ROAD CONSTRUCTION Central Washington Asphalt, Inc. will begin road construction of 1.91 miles of road reconstruction on Road 3-NE, from Road O-NE to Road Q-NE. Work includes roadway excavation, embankment compaction, crushed surfacing base course, HMA surfacing, guardrail, seeding and fertilizing and other work. . Work is scheduled to begin on 9/3/19 and end approximately 10/21/19. Any questions or concerns can be directed to Central Washington Asphalt's main office at (509) 765-5757. #09009/324930 Pub: September 5, 6, 9, 2019
Wednesday, September 4
Legals September 4, 2019
INVITATION FOR BIDS STANDPIPE #4 PROJECT- 2019 Othello, Washington Sealed bids will be received at the Othello City Hall, located at 500 East Main Street, Othello, Washington 99344 until September 17, 2019 at 2:00 pm, for the above-named improvement. Said bids will be opened and publicly read at the time. All bids shall be received before said opening time in sealed envelopes with STANDPIPE #4 PROJECT - 2019 marked plainly thereon. Plans and specifications may be obtained at no cost via electronic transmission from the City of Othello. Paper copies of the plans and specifications may also be obtained from the City at the above address for a non-refundable fee of $60.00 per set. Plans and specifications can be requested by responding to this email, or by calling the Contact person listed below during normal business hours. Copies of the plans and specifications are on file for review at various construction councils. All bids shall be accompanied by a deposit in the form of a postal money order, cashier's check, or bond in an amount equal to 5 percent of the maximum total amount of the bid. Should the successful bidder fail to enter into a contract or furnish a satisfactory contract bond within the time stated in the specifications, the deposit shall be forfeited to the City. The City shall have the right to reject any or all bids that are deemed irregular per Section1-02.13 or are not accompanied by bid security. All Bidders shall call 509-331-2711 prior to bid opening to sign up as a bidder on the project, whether or not they request a hard copy or obtain a digital copy of the Plans and Specifications. Bids received from bidders who are not signed in as a bidder on the project will be rejected for being non-responsive. The City of Othello is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Small, minority- and women-owned businesses are encouraged to submit bids. All work performed on the project will be subject to the higher of prevailing state or federal Davis-Bacon wage rates. This project is funded by a federal grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Washington State Community Development Block Grant program. This project is also funded by a Drinking Water Sate Revolving Fund loan. Contact person: Shawn O'Brien, PE: sobrien@othellowa.gov or (509)-331-2711 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: This project consists of designing and constructing a steel standpipe for the storage of potable water. The standpipe shall have a shell height of 95 feet and a diameter of 69 feet (2.5-million-gallon Base Bid) or 81 feet (3.5 million-gallon Additive 1). Estimated Project Cost: $3,000,000 (Base Bid) to $ 3,600,000 (Including Additive 1) 09003/323441 Pub: September 4, 2019
Legals September 4, 2019
VENDOR ROSTER The Columbia Basin Hydropower is preparing a vendor roster for purchases costing less than Fifty Thousand Dollars for materials, supplies, equipment and services to be used in maintaining its hydroelectric power projects. To be on roster, submit business name and contact information to: CBHP, Attn: Accounting Dept. P.O. Box 219, Ephrata, WA 98823-0219. #09001/319792 Pub: August 21, 28, 2019 & September 4, 2019
Robert Gene Moyer
Robert (Bob) Gene Moyer peacefully went to be with the Lord on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, surrounded by his loving family at his home. Bob was born to Otis and Helen Moyer on Dec. 21, 1944, in Ritzville, Washington. He was one of seven children. As a young man, he attended elementary school in Moses Lake and graduated from Moses Lake High School in 1963. Bob went on to attend Eastern Washington University and Gonzaga University. He graduated from Gonzaga with a degree in electrical engineering. Bob joined the U.S. Army in August of 1966 and proudly served his country in Okinawa, Japan, and Thailand in Southeast Asia. He completed his military deployment and returned home in June of 1969. Bob worked for Swartz Electric in Moses Lake for a time, then moved to Homer, Alaska where he worked for Homer Electric. In 1976 he moved back to Moses Lake and opened Moyer Electric and Engineering. He worked as a local electrical contractor until he retired in 2007 at the age of 62.
Tuesday, September 3
Football gears up towards season with jamboree
ROYAL CITY — Four football programs came together Friday evening at Royal High School for a last tuneup before the start of the season. The Royal Football Jamboree hosted Quincy, Ephrata, and Warden high schools as well as the host Knights.
First-hunt-of-the-year suggestions
There is a time when anglers and hunters can combine both consumptive sports in one day.
Legals September 3, 2019
SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE #799 THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WARDEN HAS ADOPTED AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING AN INTERIM OFFICIAL CONTROL RELATING TO CRYPTOCURRENCY MINING OPERATIONS IN THE CITY OF WARDEN. Passed by the City Council of the City of Warden, Washington, this 27th day of August, 2019. Any person may obtain the full text of this ordinance by mail without charge upon request. #09007/323689 Pub:September 3, 2019
Monday, September 2
Big-game youth hunts and more
We recently discussed youth hunts.
