Mike Schmidt recalls 1971 draft, taken 1 spot behind Brett

EDITOR’S NOTE: The money, the scouting, the buzz, it was all different when Major League Baseball held its annual June draft a half-century ago. With this year’s picking set to start Wednesday night, Mike Schmidt remembers how it was when he was chosen in 1971. The Philadelphia Phillies took him in the second round as a shortstop out of Ohio University. The player chosen directly ahead of him? A high school shortstop in California named George Brett. Schmidt and Brett both made the Hall of Fame as third basemen — when they were drafted, the hot corner was ruled by Baltimore’s Brooks Robinson.

Mike Schmidt recalls 1971 draft, taken 1 spot behind Brett

EDITOR’S NOTE: The money, the scouting, the buzz, it was all different when Major League Baseball held its annual June draft a half-century ago. With this year’s picking set to start Wednesday night, Mike Schmidt remembers how it was when he was chosen in 1971. The Philadelphia Phillies took him in the second round as a shortstop out of Ohio University. The player chosen directly ahead of him? A high school shortstop in California named George Brett. Schmidt and Brett both made the Hall of Fame as third basemen — when they were drafted, the hot corner was ruled by Baltimore’s Brooks Robinson.

Mike Schmidt recalls 1971 draft, taken 1 spot behind Brett

EDITOR’S NOTE: The money, the scouting, the buzz, it was all different when Major League Baseball held its annual June draft a half-century ago. With this year’s picking set to start Wednesday night, Mike Schmidt remembers how it was when he was chosen in 1971. The Philadelphia Phillies took him in the second round as a shortstop out of Ohio University. The player chosen directly ahead of him? A high school shortstop in California named George Brett. Schmidt and Brett both made the Hall of Fame as third basemen — when they were drafted, the hot corner was ruled by Baltimore’s Brooks Robinson.

Mike Schmidt recalls 1971 draft, taken 1 spot behind Brett

EDITOR’S NOTE: The money, the scouting, the buzz, it was all different when Major League Baseball held its annual June draft a half-century ago. With this year’s picking set to start Wednesday night, Mike Schmidt remembers how it was when he was chosen in 1971. The Philadelphia Phillies took him in the second round as a shortstop out of Ohio University. The player chosen directly ahead of him? A high school shortstop in California named George Brett. Schmidt and Brett both made the Hall of Fame as third basemen — when they were drafted, the hot corner was ruled by Baltimore’s Brooks Robinson.

How to caramelize onions

OK, so an old hunter can learn new tricks. Onions are a favorite food of mine, sweet onions, especially. Caramelizing onions is a new-learned skill. Don’t know why it took so long to discover this interesting and versatile food.

Raw Video: Cops Chase Armed Robbery Suspect

Upgraded Priest Rapids fish hatchery opens

PRIEST RAPIDS DAM - The idea of raising fish to replace fish - and not just replace fish, to increase the fish population along the Columbia River - dates back almost to the beginning of development along the river. Some of the lessons of that century-and-a quarter have been cemented into the upgrades at the fish hatchery at Priest Rapids Dam.

Upgraded Priest Rapids fish hatchery opens

PRIEST RAPIDS DAM - The idea of raising fish to replace fish - and not just replace fish, to increase the fish population along the Columbia River - dates back almost to the beginning of development along the river. Some of the lessons of that century-and-a quarter have been cemented into the upgrades at the fish hatchery at Priest Rapids Dam.

Legals April 19, 2019

CALL FOR BIDS CITY OF WARDEN WEIR WAY & 8TH STREET PROJECT Sealed Proposals will be received by the undersigned at the Sealed Proposals will be received by the undersigned at the City of Warden, 121 South Main Street, Warden, Washington 98857 up to 2:00 PM; local time on Tuesday, May 7, 2019, for furnishing the necessary labor, materials, equipment, tools, and guarantees thereof to construct Weir Way & 8th Street Project. This Contract provides for three (3) schedules of work, all in accordance with the attached Contract Plans, these Special Provisions, and the Standard Specifications: Schedule A: Weir Way Reconstruction: The construction of the overlay of approximately 1,610 lineal feet of Weir Way, including but not limited to pulverizing the existing pavement, excavation, grading, subgrade preparation, driveway entrances, cement treated base, hot mix asphalt pavement, pavement marking, miscellaneous surface restoration, traffic control and all other appurtenances required to complete the work. Schedule B: 8th Street Reconstruction: The construction of the overlay of approximately 600 lineal feet of 8th Street, including but not limited to pulverizing the existing pavement, excavation, grading, subgrade preparation, storm drainage improvements, cement concrete curb, gutters, curb ramps, sidewalks, driveway entrances, cement treated base, hot mix asphalt pavement, pavement marking, miscellaneous surface restoration, traffic control and all other appurtenances required to complete the work. Additive Item No. 1: Schedule C: 8th Street Water Main Crossing: The construction of approximately 80 LF of 8-inch PVC C900 water main at the intersection of 8th Street and Weaver Road. The basis of award shall be the lowest, responsive, responsible bidder for Schedule A and Schedule B, or Schedule A, Schedule B, and Additive Item No. 1: Schedule C as available funding allows and as it best serves the interests of the Contracting Agency. The Work shall be substantially complete within 40 working days after the commencement date stated in the Notice to Proceed. All bidding and construction is to be performed in compliance with the Contract Provisions and Contract Plans for this project and any addenda issued thereto that are on file at the office of the City Clerk, City Hall, Warden, Washington. The Proposals will be publicly opened and read aloud shortly after the time and date stated above. Proposals are to be submitted only on the form provided with the Bid Documents. All Proposals must be accompanied by a certified check, postal money order, cashiers check, or Proposal bond payable to the "City of Warden" and in an amount of not less than five percent (5%) of the total Proposal amount. Bid Documents for this project are available free-of-charge at the following website: "http://gobids.grayandosborne.com". Bidders are encouraged to "Register" as a planholder in order to receive automatic email notification of applicable addenda and to be placed on the "Planholder List". For assistance, please call (509) 453 4833. Contract questions shall be directed only to the office of the Project Engineer. Financing of the Project has been provided by the City, Washington and the Washington State Transportation Improvement Board. The City expressly reserves the right to reject any or all Proposals and to waive minor irregularities or informalities and to Award the Project to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder as it best serves the interests of the City. (Signed) KRISTINE SHULER CITY CLERK/ADMINISTRATOR #04028/285772 Pub: April 19, 30, 2019

Ephrata puts away Omak late

OMAK - A pair of fourth-quarter touchdowns cemented the Ephrata Tigers' 20-7 victory over the Omak Pioneers in a non-league football game last Friday night.

Film made in Yakima to be screened in Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE — A movie filmed in Yakima and directed by a Yakima native will have its Moses Lake screening at 7:30 p.m. May 19 at the Fairchild Cinemas, 233 N. Block St. “All Sorts,” directed by J. Rick Castaneda, was filmed in Yakima in 2018. It had its festival premiere at the Seattle International Film Festival in 2021. “All Sorts” follows the story of Diego (Eli Vega), a data entry clerk and the new guy in the office at a company in Yakima. He meets a girl named June (Greena Park) - and man, can she file things away. She’s fast. Her skills lead the two on a series of adventures. Castaneda said the story was prompted by office jobs he had after moving to Los Angeles. It’s his second feature film, following “Cement Suitcase,” his 2011 film that followed the life of a wine salesman in Prosser. The film will be released via video on demand and DVD later this year.

Soap Lake and public dumping

Dear Editor, Recently I was driving out Road A in Soap Lake to see a piece of property I was interested in buying. When I got to the gate and got out to open it I noticed a huge mess going up into the field. Big piles of rusty wires and cables sticking out of the ground, big chunks of asphalt and cement, car parts, truck parts piled, mounds of dirt...

Myrtle Beach remains a top vacation destination

The Myrtle Beach area has long been one of the best vacation destinations in the United States, and it remains that today. Located on South Carolina's beautiful "Grand Strand," Myrtle Beach is the center of an area that offers plenty of entertainment for lucky visitors.

BC-Cash Prices, 1st Ld-Writethru,0343

NEW YORK (AP) — Wholesale cash prices Tuesday

BC-Cash Prices, 1st Ld-Writethru,0343

NEW YORK (AP) — Wholesale cash prices Monday

Companies find a new purpose; workplace rules have changed

The outbreak of the coronavirus has dealt a shock to the global economy with unprecedented speed. Following are developments on Tuesday related to the global economy, the work place and the spread of the virus.

Companies find a new purpose; workplace rules have changed

The outbreak of the coronavirus has dealt a shock to the global economy with unprecedented speed. Following are developments on Tuesday related to the global economy, the work place and the spread of the virus.

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.

US sells ambassador home in Israel, securing Jerusalem move

JERUSALEM (AP) — The U.S. Embassy said Tuesday the State Department has sold the ambassador's official residence near Tel Aviv — a decision that cements the embassy's controversial move to Jerusalem.

Opposition parties win big in Czech Senate election

PRAGUE (AP) — Opposition parties in the Czech Republic have cemented their dominant position in Parliament’s upper house after winning big in an election for a third of the seats in the Senate, as the ruling center-left coalition government suffered a setback.