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James L. Darby
James L. Darby, 58 of La Conner and Moses Lake, WA passed away Wednesday, August 15, 2012 in Spokane, WA. He was born December 28, 1953 in Mount Vernon, WA to Leo W. and Mary E. (Hall) Darby. Jim graduated from La Conner High School and Skagit Valley College and in 1974 he went to work at the San Juan Cannery as a mechanic. After three years of experience at the Cannery, he began a 35 year career with National Frozen Foods at the Burlington plant. When the Burlington plant closed, he transferred to the Moses Lake plant where he served as a field mechanic, shop mechanic and supervisor, returning to La Conner on weekends. Jim was a charter, and life member of the American Motorcyclists Association; he was also a member of the Ephrata Sportsmen's Association, and a lifetime member of the National Rifle Association. His favorite hobbies were hunting, fishing and black powder shooting competitions. Jim is survived by his sisters, Mary L. Neff (and husband, Tom), Jane A. Chase (and husband, Tim); nephews, David and Levi Chase; and niece, Heidi Chase. A celebration of Jim's life will be held on Monday, August 27, 2012 at 2:00 pm at the La Conner Civic Garden Club, 622 S 2nd St., La Conner, WA. Arrangements are under the care of Kern Funeral Home.
Aviation student pleads guilty to bribing FAA test examiner
DULUTH, Ga. (AP) — A would-be airline mechanic has pleaded guilty to bribing a Federal Aviation Administration test examiner for a passing grade, federal prosecutors said.
Court lifts ruling against 4 Arkansas abortion restrictions
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A federal appeals court on Friday lifted a judge's ruling blocking four Arkansas abortion restrictions, including a ban on a common second trimester procedure and a fetal remains law that opponents say would effectively require a partner’s consent before a woman could get an abortion.
Othello pool bond headed to Nov. ballot
OTHELLO — Othello residents will be asked to approve or reject a $3.55 million construction bond to make repairs and upgrades to the Othello Community Pool. The bond will be on the ballot in the Nov. 4 general election. The unanimous decision from the Othello City Council came after a lengthy discussion of the options. “I don’t think this is a very easy decision,” said Chris Dorow, the chair of a committee tasked with looking at the options.
UN judge orders Rwandan genocide suspect sent to The Hague
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — An 87-year-old Rwandan genocide suspect being held in France will be sent temporarily to a United Nations court in the Netherlands for a medical assessment amid concerns about his health and the coronavirus pandemic, a judge ruled Wednesday.
Paula Marie Walz
Paula Marie Walz, formerly of Moses Lake, died surrounded by her family and loved ones in her Port Angeles home after a short but furious fight with lung cancer. She was 50 years old.
Alice May Bickner Shook
Moses Lake, WA — Alice Shook, 86, passed on from her home in Moses Lake on Aug. 11. Following a valiant battle with cancer and lung and heart conditions, she died peacefully amid the love and affection of family and caregivers.
2nd inmate in Arizona prisons dies from coronavirus
PHOENIX (AP) — A 79-year-old man with lung cancer became the second inmate in Arizona’s prisons to die from the coronavirus.
Janie M. Ruiz
Janie M. Ruiz was born on Dec. 26,1951, in Edinburg, Texas to Elvira Burciaga and Alberto Morales. After a short battle with lung cancer, she died on Oct. 2, 2022, at Vallejo, California. There are not enough words to describe our beautiful sister Janie. She will be remembered as a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother and G-Mom. She was a passionate pet lover and faithful to her parakeet Mr. Blue, cats Baby Girl and Baby and her late dog Chiquita. She had an amazing green thumb and could grow just about anything. Her “yard” was filled with colorful and fragrant plants and flowers such as jasmine, roses, cactuses and tropical plants. It was her private paradise. She had a great artistic talent with drawing and sewing. She could paint something and make it beautiful and colorful. She was an amazing seamstress and made her daughter’s clothes and elaborate Halloween costumes. She sewed her brother Benny’s eighth-grade promotion suit.
Health district issues air quality advisory
MOSES LAKE — Smoke from wildfires to the north and south have prompted the Grant County Health District to issue an air quality advisory.
Jake-George Jacob Geisinger Jr.
Jake-George Jacob Geisinger, Jr. passed away at his home in Moses Lake, WA on Friday March 2, 2012, after Lung Cancer Surgery. He was 67 years old, born in New Jersey where he graduated from Bridgeton High and attended Goldy Beacon College. Jake moved to Montana where he resided for many years. He was an avid horse-lover, raised Quarter Horses and ran horse shows. He moved to Moses Lake in 2001. Jake loved being outdoors, gardening, golfing, boating, being retired and playing pool at the Eagles with friends. Jake is survived by his wife Ann whom he married September 2010. Also a sister Mary Louise and husband Tom Lazarozyk, 3 adult children: Jay Geisinger, Kimberly Hale, Christine Dean and 4 grandchildren. A celebration of Jake's life will be held at the end of March at his home in Moses Lake. Memorial contributions may be made to the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, P.O. Box 19024, Seattle WA 98109 in Jake's name (206-667-4399).
Clyde "Dale" DeVore
Clyde "Dale" DeVore, 76, longtime Moses Lake resident, passed away from lung cancer on Monday, May 8 at SunBridge Care and Rehabilitation Center in Moses Lake.
Loren 'Dink' Hilmes
Loren “Dink” Hilmes of Othello, Washington lost his battle with lung cancer and died peacefully at his home on Jan. 28, 2019, surrounded by family.
Indiana House backs tougher rules for tobacco retailers
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Stores across Indiana would
Indiana House backs tougher rules for tobacco retailers
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Stores across Indiana would
Singer John Prine is in stable condition, his wife says
NEW YORK (AP) — John Prine is in stable condition after being placed on a ventilator while being treated for COVID-19-type symptoms, his wife, Fiona Whelan Prine said Monday.
Singer John Prine is in stable condition, his wife says
NEW YORK (AP) — John Prine is in stable condition after being placed on a ventilator while being treated for COVID-19-type symptoms, his wife, Fiona Whelan Prine said Monday.
Singer John Prine is in stable condition, his wife says
NEW YORK (AP) — John Prine is in stable condition after being placed on a ventilator while being treated for COVID-19-type symptoms, his wife, Fiona Whelan Prine said Monday.
Changing tack, French strikers turn off power to press govt
PARIS (AP) — Opening another front in their battle against the French government, protesting workers cut power to thousands of Parisians on Tuesday, plunging homes into darkness and shutting down trains to one of the capital's main airports.
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