Saxon Fleming

February 21, 1930 - December 4, 2015

Saxon Fleming, 85 years old of Royal City, Washington passed away December 4, 2015 at his vacation home in Yuma, Arizona. He was born February 21, 1930 in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. He grew up in Sunnyside, Washington where he married Arlene Allen on November 8, 1950. They recently celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary with take out from Jack in The Box. They soon moved to the Columbia Basin Washington where they started farming in 1954 and moved to Royal City in 1961.

Saxon Fleming

February 21, 1930 – December 4, 2015

February 21, 1930 – December 4, 2015

Willamae "Billie" Meacham

January 22, 1924 - September 27, 2015

On a cold, wintery January day, Jan. 22, 1924 to be exact, Willamae Gould entered this world at the farmhouse of her mother and father (“Lottie” Markman Gould and Lloyd Gould) near Bone Gap, Ill. As Willamae grew up, she spent much of her time between her parents’ and her maternal grandparents’ homes. Her grandfather was a shoemaker and she spent many hours in his shoe shop, helping wherever she could, learning the details of what goes into making a good shoe.

Ray Erwin Quilici

Ray Erwin Quilici, 84, went back to the open range on Sept. 13, 2015. Ray was born to Gilbert and Maude (Maddox) Quilici on July 5, 1931 in Dillon, Mont. Ray attended school in Twin Bridges for a few years. He went to work at a very young age, working cattle, which is what he would end up doing for most of his life. He was called away for a little over three years in 1949; he was enlisted in the Army and fought in the Korean War. Upon his return he had encountered a woman, that he had met years prior, the first meeting didn’t go so great. The second meeting, he was able to convince her that he was a pretty good guy. She later became his wife and remained to be the love of his life. Ray and Nellie (McClaren) Quilici were married in Dillon, Mont. on Aug. 22, 1956 at her parents’ home, John and Gladys McClaren. Ray had worked for various ranches throughout most of his life; he did stray away for a short time and worked as a guard for the prison in Deer Lodge, Mont. He was on duty during the prison riot that occurred in 1959. Ray and other guards were taken hostage for approximately 36 hours. Afterwards, he decided that was enough excitement and returned to doing what he loved, and that was being a cowboy. He knew that life better than anything else and he was good at it. In 1966, Ray and Nellie moved their family to Odessa, Wash. where they remained for 47 years. Ray was involved with the local VFW and American Legion for most of his residency in Odessa.

Hunting prospects continued

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY

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'People are your greatest resource' - PUD's retiring hydro manager

WANAPUM DAM — There were signs something was not quite right at Wanapum Dam on Feb. 27, 2014. An investigation was underway, but the hydro division employees were going about their regular business.

Royal's Marc Janett named Grant County Fair Hay King

MOSES LAKE - The Washington State Hay Growers Association named Royal City's Marc Janett the 2015 Grant County Fair Hay King on Wednesday.

Wildfires always frightening, but now deadly, too

Wildfires have always been a frightening concern, but now the several fires in Washington State have turned deadly as well. We think of the heartbreak involved with the loss of life, but also with the loss of structures and animals, cattle, horses and pets.

Horses, steers shown at Grant County Fairgrounds

MOSES LAKE - More than 120 horses and steers were shown and judged in two different shows at the Grant County Fairgrounds on Saturday, July 25.

Cody Sam De Trolio

June 30, 1997 - June 13, 2015

June 30, 1997 - June 13, 2015

Sen. Judy Warnick's cattle tracking bill signed by governor

OLYMPIA - Thirteenth District Sen. Judy Warnick's Senate Bill 5733, a new law that allows increased flexibility for the cattle industry by implementing an electronic livestock transaction system, was signed by Gov. Jay Inslee recently.

Cowboys Tell About Their Favorite Rodeos

Ursula Kagele

December 15, 1928 - January 23, 2015

Alice LaVonne Meseberg

Alice LaVonne Meseberg was born on October 10, 1927 and raised on a cattle and chicken farm in Carthage, South Dakota. She earned good grades in the one room schoolhouse she attended where her mother taught grades 1-8 under one roof. She completed high school at Carthage High and then joined the Navy Cadet Nursing Corps in 1944 where she earned a RN degree. Her mother was Alice Pauline Olson Anderson and her father was Ernest Siegfried Anderson. After graduating from nurses training Alice met Rodney Meseberg (1927-1999) and they were married in 1950. The young couple moved to Miles City, Montana where Alice worked as a nurse and Rodney worked on the railroad as a mechanic. 1951 brought son David Wayne and in 1952 another son was born, Michael A.

Alice LaVonne Meseberg

1927-2014

1927-2014

Grain, soy futures easily outperformed livestock & cotton Friday

The grain markets followed soybeans higher Friday. Little fresh news concerning corn emerged Friday, although strong export demand was rumored. Still, grain market bulls were clearly encouraged by the big soybean sale announced this morning. The strong U.S. Employment report was also encouraging, but the fact that it sent the dollar to fresh five-year highs may have limited gains. March corn futures closed up 5.25 cents at $3.95/bushel Friday afternoon, while July gained 5.25 to $4.10.

Ag markets diverged Friday morning

The grain markets followed soybeans higher Friday morning. Little fresh news concerning corn has emerged this morning, but grain market bulls were clearly encouraged by the big soybean sale announced this morning. The strong U.S. Employment report was also encouraging, but the fact that it sent the dollar to fresh five-year highs may have limited gains. March corn futures gained4.5 cents to $3.9425/bushel late Friday morning, while July bounced 4.5 to $4.0925.

Ag markets proved quite mixed again Thursday

The export sales data spurred Thursday corn gains. The corn market’s flat Wednesday night performance suggested traders were awaiting the weekly USDA Export Sales report with bated breath. The actual result, at 1,170.6 tonnes easily exceeded industry expectations and apparently sparked a big bullish response. March corn futures rallied 7.75 cents to $3.8975/bushel around midsession Thursday, while July ran up 7.25 to $4.0475.

Ag markets proved quite mixed at midsession Thursday

The export sales data spurred Thursday morning corn gains. The corn market’s flat Wednesday night performance suggested traders were awaiting the weekly USDA Export Sales report with bated breath. The actual result, at 1,170.6 tonnes easily exceeded industry expectations and apparently sparked a big bullish response. March corn futures rallied 4.75 cents to $3.8675/bushel around midsession Thursday, while July ran up 4.75 to $4.0225.