Legals for June, 21 2022

Jean Olson Ames

Jean Olson Ames passed away peacefully on June 15, 2022, at the age of 96.

Time for a summer cut? Tips for warm weather dog grooming

While people tend to dress differently depending on the season, most pets “wear” the same coat year-round. Shaving off this hair during the hot summer months may seem like a good idea to keep a dog cool, but it can actually have the opposite effect for some animals. Dr. Ashley Navarrette, a clinical assistant professor at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, discusses summer grooming and other techniques for helping pets beat the heat...

Legals for June, 20 2022

Dru Gimlin tournament returns to Quincy

QUINCY - The streets of Quincy were full of music, food, energy and - most importantly - basketball on Saturday, as the Dru Gimlin 3-on-3 tournament made its return to the streets of the city. “[The Dru Gimlin Foundation] started as a golf tournament, and then the next year they merged to a 3-on-3 tournament,” said Tournament Chair Stephanie Boorman. “2004 was the first year of the 3-on-3 tournament.” ...

Royal SD to get first school officer

ROYAL CITY — The Royal School District will get its first school resource officer in early 2023. An agreement from January 2023 through August 2025 was approved by the Royal City City Council at its June 7 meeting; Royal School Board members approved it May 23. “The expectation would be that the SRO is on campus every day,” Royal SD Superintendent Roger Trail said via email. “They will also be involved in safety training. While the SRO’s office will be at the high school, it is a district-wide position.” ...

Pride Color Run set for Saturday in Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE - New Hope/Kids Hope, an organization based in Moses Lake that assists survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, will be hosting a Pride Color Run through downtown Moses Lake on Saturday, June 25 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. “We were trying to just think of something that would be fun for the community,” Kids Hope Administrative Specialist Celina Garcia said. “Something that would get kids involved, kids excited.” ...

‘A champion for Moses Lake’

Dick Deane honored at park dedication

MOSES LAKE - The Dick Deane Family Historical Park was dedicated Saturday, nearly two years after its initial inception. “I thank you (God) that you have given this community, well, a man like Dick Deane who’s given his heart and soul to serving in this place and in a way that makes this community better,” said Pastor Eric Frey in his invocation. “He is a champion for Moses Lake, and Lord, we have been better for it.” ...

Othello park project likely delayed to 2023

OTHELLO — Construction of a new playground and additional basketball courts in Othello’s Lions Park probably will be delayed until 2023. Both projects are being funded through grants, and Othello Mayor Shawn Logan said finalizing the grant process is taking some time. “There are so many stipulations with a grant like that,” Logan said...

‘Attitude and effort’ stars of the show as Warden hosts basketball exhibition

Warriors take 2 Ws in mini-tourney

Only a few days after classes finished, summer basketball has already arrived in the Basin. Warden was host to an exhibition for three local high schools’ summer teams....

Legals for June, 17 2022

Ag World’s Golf Classic raises money for Ronald McDonald House

MOSES LAKE - Now in its ninth year, Ag World Support Systems’ annual Golf Classic has been benefitting the Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Inland Northwest. At this year’s event in Moses Lake, Ag World President and CEO Bryan Henninger said the competition had raised over $95,000 for the Ronald McDonald House in Spokane. “When a family is in distress and all of a sudden their kid is in the ICU, the Ronald McDonald House offers a place to stay and be around them and support them when their world has been changed overnight,” Henninger said. “For me and my family, I had a son who had a lot of medical issues early on, and I was able to use the respite space in the Ronald McDonald House.” ...

PBR to host event in Kennewick in September

KENNEWICK - The Professional Bull Riders will return to Kennewick from September 9-10 in the Challenger Series’ PBR Tri-Cities Classic at the Toyota Center. This is the second time the PBR has had an event in Kennewick, and this year attendees will bear witness to the finest riders that the PBR has to offer...

“It’s lovely”

Senior picnic draws big crowd

MOSES LAKE — After two years of drive-thru events, the annual Senior Picnic returned in person to the Grant County Fairgrounds Wednesday. “I don’t cut loose very often,” saaid Betty Schafer, a resident of McKay Healthcare and REhab Center in Soap Lake between dances. Betty Schafer danced and sang along with the band. Schafer said she came to the picnic to have fun - maybe a lot of fun...

Grant Co. commissioners set to select interim sheriff

EPHRATA — Grant County Republican party leaders will submit a list of three applicants Aug. 3 to fill the position of Grant County Sheriff. Grant County Commissioner Danny Stone said commissioners will appoint an interim to the position for July and early August. “(The announcement of the interim appointee) definitely has to be done within the next two weeks,” Stone said...

Paying last respects

Ephrata American Legion conducts flag retirement ceremony

EPHRATA - In honor of Flag day on Tuesday, American Legion Post 28 held its annual flag retirement ceremony. “It is not just a piece of cloth,” said Jane Montaney, Unit 28 Americanism Chairman. She explained that the flag represents the nation,what our nation stands for and every single person who serves for the nation...

MLSD selects new elementary principals

MOSES LAKE — Two principals have been hired for elementary schools in the Moses Lake School District according to press releases from the district. “I have already worked alongside many of the Sage Point staff,” newly-selected Sage Point Elementary Principal Robin Kimbro wrote in the press release. “These teachers and support staff do the best work for our students.” ...

“Why not Big Bend?”

BBCC softball coach talks recruiting in the Basin

MOSES LAKE - After a first season where she was thrust into the head coaching role, Big Bend Community College head softball coach Kylee Brulotte has spent her offseason scouting the area talent in the Basin. “I want to help those ladies get recruited,” Brulotte said. “Because it's our hometown, and right now it's my hometown. And I was always told to leave something better than you found it.” ...

New MLHS principal selected

MOSES LAKE — Sheila Kries has been selected as the new principal at Moses Lake High School. Currently, Kries is an MLHS assistant principal. “I look forward to commencing with the 2022-23 school year, welcoming new and returning ‘Mavericks’ to the high school,” Kries wrote in the press release...

Little Big Show fills Wilson Creek with classics

WILSON CREEK — The streets of Wilson Creek were full on Saturday as locals and visitors alike turned out for the 10th annual Little Big Show.