Ernest Gilmore Engelhardt

Ernest Engelhardt, 85, passed away in Ephrata, Washington on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2013 at Columbia Basin Hospital.

Alvin A. Steinbach

Alvin A. Steinbach, 92, a resident of Moses Lake passed away Sunday, October 13, 2013 at Columbia Crest Care Center. Viewing will be held from noon to 7 p.m., Friday, October 18, 2013 at Kayser's Chapel with family greeting friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, October 19th at Guarding Angels Cemetery, 2595 Rd. L NE. Please sign the online guestbook or leave a note for the family at www.kayserschapel.com Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel & Crematory.

Small operator's meat plant invites participation

ODESSA – The Cattle Producers of Washington-created Livestock Processors Cooperative Association (LPCA) meat plant near here harvested its first livestock on August 22.

Small operator's meat plant invites more participation

ODESSA - The Cattle Producers of Washington-created Livestock Processors Cooperative Association (LPCA) meat plant near here harvested its first livestock on August 22.

Moses Lake turns 75

Women's group pushes town's incorporation

MOSES LAKE - It was April 1938: the Ladies Aid and Missionary Society, sitting at a refreshment table, decided to circulate a petition to incorporate and change the name of Neppel to Moses Lake. Sept. 19 of that year, the City of Moses Lake was born.

Calling all volunteers

The program has been alive for nine or could it be 10 years now? No matter the exact age, it is alive and well and serving the purpose for which it was hatched. The original idea was to salvage any animals, birds or fish enforcement officers confiscate because a hunter or angler illegally obtained them.

James Hirz

Longtime Moses Lake resident James Hirz, 82, passed away September 14, 2013. Jim was born on October 11, 1930 in Rapid City, South Dakota to Harry and Margaret Hirz. One of eleven children, there was always work to be done and fun to be had.

Barn duty big part of Adams County Fair week

OTHELLO - It's just true that farm animals, pigs, cattle and sheep, are messy. They leave things behind, which is OK on the farm. But when they're in the pens at the Adams County Fair - well, there it's not so OK.

Show ring success requires good attitude, keeping cool

Success means catching the judge's eye

OTHELLO - So - everybody who has an animal in the show ring at the Adams County Fair has worked pretty hard to produce the best animal they can. How does a competitor make sure his or her animal stands out from all the others in the ring?

ML woman named Honorary Farmer of the Year

MOSES LAKE - When Judy Nelson was a little girl growing up on a cattle ranch south of Blue Lake in Grant County, she'd sit on the spring ground and feel the soil with her hands.

Meat plant for small producers open

ODESSA - A meat processing plant dedicated to small livestock producers has opened in Odessa after five years of planning and waiting.

LouAnn Davis

LouAnn Davis, 81, of Royal Slope, died Saturday, August 24, 2013 at her home.

Linda Lee Morris

Linda Lee Morris passed away peacefully on August 12, 2013 in Moses Lake Washington. Linda was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer's disease in December of 2008. Linda was well aware of the difficult road she would be traveling with the progression of the disease. She put up a courageous fight until the very end. Linda Lee Morris was born on February 25, 1959 in Spokane Washington to her parents Gilbert and Stanna White. She was the oldest of two children. Her brother is Dean White. Linda spent her childhood on her parent's cattle ranch north of Ritzville along Crab Creek. She attended Ritzville schools from Kindergarten through 12th grade. Linda was an exceptional student; a teacher's delight and always one to be counted upon. She rode in the back of the bus and was always accepted by the guys as one of them. Linda was Captain of the Broncettes during her senior year in high school, was a member of Honor Society, FHA, and played the flute in the RHS Pep Band. Linda Lee had a photographic memory, a vast vocabulary, a quick wit and rapid fire opinions. The cattle rancher's daughter was taught by her Daddy not to dumb down to anyone. After graduating from Ritzville in 1977, she attended Big Bend Community College for two years, getting her associates degree. In 1979 Linda Lee transferred to Eastern Washington University where she graduated Summa Cum Laude in Home Economics in 1981. She would gleefully tell the story of the professor adopting her as a second professor in the class, as most girls in the class would burn water. Linda Lee met her future husband, John O. Morris, Jr. on a blind date April 18, 1980. She went to meet John's parents and family on their farm a month later on May 18, 1980, the day Mt. St. Helens blew. Linda married John in Ritzville, Washington on November 7, 1981. Her wedding dress belonged to her Mother, Stanna Lee. Linda reconstructed it to fit her and the dress had an 1890's style theme. Linda was a homemaker, first, who supported her husband in his family farm business. She did many tailoring and altering jobs. Her passion was serving in her medieval history group, the Society for Creative Anachronism or the SCA. She was a member of the Barony of Wastekeep in TriCities, WA. Her costumes were very fine in detail and intricate. Linda was intrigued by the history of the Medieval time period. She owned many books and writings of that time period. Linda was active in her church, the Ephrata United Methodist Church. She was always an eager and enthusiastic worker of the church rummage sale. Linda loved people unconditionally and; would gladly give anyone something to eat. She loved animals, particularly the many stray cats that found themselves soon sitting on her lap inside the home. She loved dogs and was always eager to let them out of the kennel and walk them down the ditch bank. She had a great love of family and would call her Mother and her Beloved Aunt Peggy two to three times per week. She was very fond of her husband John, her Daddy Gilbert, her Mother Stanna Lee, her brother Dean and her Mother in Law Shirley Morris. It was very easy to tell that Linda was always around listening to her joyful laugh that came from the abstract and colorful ideas and comments she originated. Linda is survived by the love of her life, John O. Morris, Jr.; her Father Gilbert and Mother Stanna Lee; her brother Dean; and many relatives and friends. Linda's family would like to thank those many true friends and caregivers that stepped up and gave John Morris, Dean White, Gilbert and Stanna Lee White support, comfort and encouragement during this long suffering grief filled journey. The family requests that memorials be sent to the Ephrata United Methodist Church, Trinity United Methodist Church of Ritzville, Washington, The Inland Northwest Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association, or the Summer Wood Alzheimer's Special Care Center Employees Emergency Fund. There will be a graveyard service at the Ritzville Cemetery on Rosenoff Road at 11:00 AM on Saturday August 24, 2013, followed by a reception at Trinity United Methodist Church on 107 W 2nd Ave in Ritzville. A Memorial Service will be held the following day at Ephrata United Methodist Church, 117 C Street NW in Ephrata, WA at 2:00 PM on Sunday August 25, 2013. Danekas Funeral Home of Ritzville, Washington is entrusted with arrangements. People wishing to post a word for Linda may do so at the Danekas Funeral Home Web Site:

County fair indicator hunting season close at hand

The Grant County Fair is an enjoyable time for me. Citizens from across the county converge on this one spot for five days. This is a time to show sheep, cattle, horses, canned goods, welding ability, woodworking skills, sewing expertise, garden flowers and much, much more.

Sold! Stock sale is Friday

The summer's work pays off, literally

MOSES LAKE - The annual livestock sale for exhibitors at the Grant County Fair will be at 9 a.m. Friday at the Ardell Pavilion at the fairgrounds, 3953 Airway Dr.

Vern Gordon Hawley

Vern Gordon Hawley, 69, of Othello, passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2013 at the Coventry House in Othello.

Theresa C. Mathews Ware

Theresa C. Mathews Ware, 83, passed away in her sleep on Tuesday, July 23, 2013 at the Summer Wood Care Center in Moses Lake Washington.

Diane & Buddy Hampton, Owners - Hampton Ranch & Cattle Inc. West Hampton Basalt & Stone LLC

We have used Signs Now of Moses Lake for all of our signage since 1993 when they first started. From our high quality sand blasted entry sign at our north ranch entrace to all our vehicle graphics, safety & trespassing signs for all of our business identity. They are great to work with for any project. We know it will be bone right and last a long time in the harsh environement of the Columbia Basin. Thanks again for all you have done for us.

Practice matters when getting ready for fair

Kelsey Kane works to make impression in the show ring

WILSON CREEK - On the surface it's something of a conundrum. How does a 10-year-old, or for that matter a teenager, control a 1,500-pound steer in the show ring at the Grant County Fair?

Edith "Lucille" Libby (Lybbert)

Edith "Lucille" Libby (Lybbert), was born in Salt Lake City, Utah on June 18, 1927 to Bert and Esther (Fannin) Dahl. She was raised by her mother Esther who later married Glen Hatch. She grew up in Salmon, Idaho where she attended school through the 10th grade.