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Fresh News Report from MarDon Resort

Fall-like fishing has begun on the Potholes Reservoir. The fishing has been very good all or species — especially bass and walleye. The Reservoir water level is currently at 1029.50 and rising. It will continue to rise at different rates as the weather changes through the first part of fall. As the water rises, the rock piles around Goose Island become less visible so be careful navigating around the dunes and Goose Island. The water temps on the main lake and back in the dunes are in the mid-60s.

Samaritan Healthcare turns a profit in August

MOSES LAKE — More doctors and medical professionals at Samaritan Healthcare helped boost the hospital’s bottom line in August.

Last bit of summer

Crescent Bar contract awarded

CRESCENT BAR — Grant County PUD commissioners voted to award a $1.7 million bid to KRCI, LLC, East Wenatchee, for recreation improvements on Crescent Bar Island. The vote came at the commission’s regular meeting Tuesday.

Job Corps students volunteer during Pioneer Day

Pioneer Day at the Grant County Historical Society Museum, last Saturday, was attended by 10 students from the Columbia Basin Job Corps, see photo. There are 38 buildings or separate shops at the museum. A volunteer is needed in each or the individual building is left unopened. All of the buildings were open this year, with the help of the Job Corps students and other volunteers.

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2 arrested after crashing car at BMX park

MOSES LAKE — Two men are in jail after leading police on a chase that ended at a BMX park in Moses Lake early Wednesday morning.

Fast firefighting

New Boys and Girls Club director wants to make a difference

MOSES LAKE — Kim Pope says she was a shy kid.

Othello Museum hosts special presentation

While in the service during World War II, Don Reynolds wrote letters back and forth to family members here in the states. Fortunately, those letters were preserved and saved in Reynolds’ Army-issued traveling box.

Core Value No. 1: relationship with God

I value relationship with God and others as the source from which life and all true ministry will flow.

Alleged car thief arrested after hiding in tree house

MOSES LAKE — An alleged car thief was arrested in Moses Lake early Thursday morning after fleeing police on foot and attempting to hide in a tree house.

State patrol seeking witnesses to fatal crash near Ryegrass

KITTITAS — The Washington State Patrol is asking for witnesses to a fatal Tuesday morning collision near Kittitas to come forward and aid troopers in their investigation.

Legals September 29, 2017

City of Moses Lake Notice On August 17, 2017 Western Pacific Engineering submitted an application on behalf of the property owners, to vacate a portion of Commercial and Fig Street located at 630 E. Broadway, in a portion of Lot 2 Penhallurick Add. The City Council will conduct a public hearing on October 24, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers located at 401 S. Balsam Street. All interested persons are encouraged to attend and provide comment. Written comments on this proposal will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on the date of the public hearing. For more information, call Billie Jo Muñoz at 764-3751 or bmunoz@cityofml.com. Submit written comments by mail to City of Moses Lake Community Development Department, P.O. Box 1579, Moses Lake, WA 98837. Copies of the information related to this application are available for review at Civic Center Annex, 321 S. Balsam, Moses Lake. Date of Notice: September 27, 2017 #09058/121434 Pub: September 29, 2017

Prep roundup: Warden grinds out win against Royal

ROYAL CITY — Warden overcame travel and a new playing surface to outlast Royal 2-1.

Royal routes College Place on Knights home turf

ROYAL CITY — Royal Football was firing on all cylinders in an SCAC East Conference game against College Place, blowing past the Hawks 74-0 Friday, Sept. 22. It was the 31st win in a row for the Knights who move to 4-0 on the season.

Royal City man sentenced for hit-and-run incident

ROYAL CITY — A Royal City man was sentenced in connection with a hit-and-run incident that left four people injured in June.

Ephrata volleyball team keeps pace in the CWAC with win over Toppenish

EPHRATA — Outside hitter Madelen Owens went up and blasted a left-handed kill on match point to punctuate the Ephrata Tigers 3-0 victory over Toppenish Thursday night.

Ephrata, Othello to play for first place in CWAC North tonight

The preseason glance at the CWAC North schedule, Sept. 29 didn’t seem like a particularly important date.

Colville travel plaza rock sign to stay put

MOSES LAKE — A rock sign at the Colville Fuels Half-Sun Travel Plaza that is located in Moses Lake’s right-of-way will be staying where it is and will not be removed.

Taking aim

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NFL players' stance was a job issue, not a constitutional one

Last week President Trump blasted NFL players who chose to kneel or stand together with arms locked during the playing or singing of the national anthem. Calling such behavior disrespectful of our flag and country, Trump suggested that NFL owners fire or suspend players who refuse to stand for the national anthem, and later called on football fans to boycott NFL games.

Othello School Board eyes tennis court project

OTHELLO — Stalled construction at the tennis courts was the subject of discussion at the Monday meeting of the Othello School Board.

Fire ban lifted on Bureau of Land Management lands

SPOKANE — All fire bans on lands that are under the administration of the Spokane District Bureau of Land Management were lifted yesterday.

Legals September 28, 2017

NOTICE OF SALE OF COUNTY TAX TITLE PROPERTY PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to the BOCC Order of Sale that Grant County will sell at Public Auction for cash or cashier check on October 6, 2017 commencing at 2:30 PM in the lobby above the courthouse steps in the Courthouse in Ephrata, Washington to dispose of county tax title property approved for sale on September 12, 2017, and more particularly described as follows: Parcels 06-0964-000, 06-0965-000 Lots 21, 22 Block 38 Warden Grand Coulee Addition Minimum bid $800.00 plus costs. The above described properties will not be sold for less than the amount set opposite the description of the property. A deed will be issued following full payment of the purchase price. Darryl Pheasant Grant County Treasurer 509-754-2011 x4253 #10008/117757 Pub: September 21, 28, 2017 & October 5, 2017

Moses Lake's Abby Rathbun balances soccer and basketball the only way she knows how: hard work

MOSES LAKE — Denali Knowles greeted a soccer ball with her face during practice on Wednesday.

More fire starter ideas

This is the last of a two-part series about making fire starters. We backtrack a bit and then continue.

Patricia Bell

March 30, 1931 – September 24, 2017

Othello rolls past Quincy in CWAC North opener

QUINCY — The Huskies made it back-to-back wins in Central Washington Athletic Conference action with a huge 46-0 shellacking of the Jacks in Quincy Friday.

Dorcel V. Wyman February 2, 1939 - September 25, 2017

Dorcel V. Wyman, age 78, of Othello, Washington, peacefully passed away before the sun could rise early morning September 25, 2017, at Kadlec Regional Medical Center in Richland, Washington, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Caldwell, Idaho on February 2, 1939 to Delbert and Louella (Gipe) McGinty. Dorcel was raised with her two brothers (Delbert “Bud”, George “Truman”) and three sisters in Caldwell (Marjorie, Kay, Joanne).

Walla Walla whacks Big Bend 3-0

MOSES LAKE — Once it started going south, it spiraled out of control in a hurry in Big Bend’s 3-0 loss to Walla Walla Community College Wednesday night at DeVries Activities Center.

McFarland Middle School on lockdown Tuesday morning

McFarland Middle was put on lockdown early Tuesday morning after rumors were circulating about a student brining a gun to school.

Grant County unemployment remains at 10-year low

OLYMPIA — Grant County’s unemployment rate dropped by more than a percentage point between August 2016 and August 2017. But unemployment did edge up slightly between July and August.

Fiber subject of lengthy Grant PUD discussion

WANAPUM DAM — What to do with the Grant County PUD fiber program, almost but not quite finished, was the subject of a 90-minute discussion at the regular meeting of the commissioners Tuesday. The discussion was the latest step in a year-long study – “a good hard look,” said chief executive officer Kevin Nordt – of the fiber system, its cost and the chances of finishing it.

Andrew Geiger

February 24, 1957 – September 21, 2017

Boys and Girls Club hires new director

MOSES LAKE — The Boys and Girls Club of the Columbia Basin has hired Kim Pope of Samaritan Healthcare to be the club’s next chief professional officer.

Woman accused of threatening to destroy Samaritan Hospital

MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake woman is accused of threatening to blow up and burn down Samaritan Hospital in Moses Lake.

Mattawa man dies in collision near Desert Aire

DESERT AIRE — A Mattawa man died Monday night after he reportedly fled a collision and crashed head-on into a semi near Desert Aire.

Bicycle helmets save lives

My son was riding home on his bicycle on Westshore Drive when he was run off the road by a truck. The driver left my son for dead. Another driver saw it happen, called 911 and then followed the driver to his home. He was drunk. He was arrested and his truck impounded. As reprehensible as driving intoxicated is, I am not writing about that. I am writing about what saved his life.

Dorcel V. Wyman

February 2, 1939 – September 25, 2017

Keeping well goes beyond yourself

Friday, Sept. 22 was the first day of fall. There is a lot I like about this time of year — football, cool crisp air, and the turning of leaves into brilliant colors.

Man facing charges after crashing car

MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man is facing charges after he allegedly took a vehicle without permission while intoxicated, crashed the car and fled the scene early Tuesday morning.

Klaren (Karl) Shultz

January 6, 1941 – September 23, 2017

Man arrested for drugs after found passed out in car

MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man is in jail after police reportedly recovered numerous drugs in a vehicle he was found passed out in early Monday morning.

Dean Hankins is the sort of person we want on the city council

Who do you want on your city council? Do you want someone with a wide range of experience and education? How do things like serving his country with 25 years in the U.S. Air Force and two tours in Vietnam sound? How about management and budgeting experience in many departments of the Air Force? Does 40 years in the practice of medicine dealing with all kinds of patients and emergency situations sound like a good background? What kind of person would you want to help lead this city for the next four years? How about someone who is known to be completely honest, someone with unquestioned integrity? Do you want someone who knows the City of Moses Lake and its people? How about someone who took care of your children for years, someone who took care of many of you when you were children and into your adult years?

Octavio Martinez De La Fuente

June 6, 1953 – September 14, 2017

MLSD to break ground, name new schools

MOSES LAKE — As the Moses Lake School District unveiled plans for the its next elementary school, district officials said they intend to have school boundaries redrawn and both the new elementary school and high school named by fall of 2018.

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Legals September 27, 2017

NOTICE OF GENERAL ELECTION and REGISTRATION DEADLINES - ADAMS COUNTY, WA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a General Election will be held on November 7, 2017 in Adams County, State of Washington, to submit to the qualified electors thereof, for their approval and adoption or rejection, State and Local Propositions, and to elect Federal, State and Local Officials. Registration Deadlines: The last day for mail in and online voter registrations and transfers and voter registration updates for the November 7, 2017 General Election is Monday October 09, 2017. Persons may register to vote and also update their address and other information online at www.vote.wa.gov The last day of in-person registration for voters not currently registered in Washington State for the November 7, 2017 General Election is Monday October 30, 2017. In-person registration will occur only at the Adams County Auditor's Office at 210 W Broadway Ave, Ritzville, WA 99169. Canvassing Board Meetings: The Adams County Canvassing Board will hold public meetings for the November 8, 2017 General Election on the following dates: Monday, October 16, 2017 L & A Testing at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 7, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. Monday, November 13, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. Monday, November 20, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at 11:00 p.m. - the election will be certified at the conclusion of this meeting These meetings will take place at the Adams County Auditor's Office at 210 W Broadway Ave, Ritzville, WA 99169. Jurisdictions with offices and ballot measures on ballot: Advisory Votes Advisory Vote No. 16 - Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1597 Advisory Vote No. 17 - Engrossed House Bill 2163 Advisory Vote No. 18 - Engrossed House Bill 2242 Adams County County Clerk - Partisan Office - 1 Year Unexpired Term Local Nonpartisan Offices Port of Othello Commissioner District 1 - 6 year term Hospital District 2 - EARH Commissioner District 3 - 6 year term Commissioner District 5 - 6 year term Hospital District 3 Commissioner Position 3 - 6 year term Commissioner Position 5 - 6 year term Washtucna School District 109 Director, Position 1 - 2 year unexpired term Director, Position 2 - 4 year term Director, Position 4 - 4 year term Director, Position 5 - 4 year term Benge School District 122 Director, Position 1 - 2 year unexpired term Director, Position 2 - 4 year term Director, Position 3 - 2 year unexpired term Director, Position 4 - 2 year unexpired term Director, Position 5 - 4 year term Lacrosse School District 126-8J Director, Position 1 - 4 year term Director, Position 2 - 4 year term Director, Position 3 - 4 year term Lamont School District #128 Director, Position 2 - 4 year term Warden School District 146-161 Director, District 1 - 4 year term Director at Large District 4 - 4 year term Director at Large Position 5 - 4 year term Othello School District 147-163-55 Director, District 1 - 4 year term Director, District 3 - 4 year term Director, District 4 - 4 year term Odessa School District 157 Director, District 1 - 4 year term Director, District 3 - 2 year unexpired term Director at Large, Position 5 - 4 year term Lind School District 158 Director, Position 1 - 2 year unexpired term Director, Position 3 - 4 year term Ritzville School District 160-67 Director, District 1 - 4 year term Director, District 3 - 4 year term Director, District 5 - 4 year term North Franklin School District J51-162 Director, District 1 - 2 year unexpired term Director, District 2 - 2 year unexpired term Director, District 3 - 4 year term Director, District 4 - 4 year term Sprague School District 163-8J Director, Position 3 - 4 year term Director, Position 5 - 4 year term Endicott School District 308 Director, Position 2 at Large - 4 year term Director Position 4 - 4 year term Town of Hatton Council, Position 4 at Large - 4 year term Town of Lind Mayor - 4 year term Council, Position 1 - 4 year term Council, Position 2 - 4 year term Council, Position 3 - 4 year term Council, Position 5 - 2 year unexpired term Town of Washtucna Council, Position 2 - 2 year unexpired term Council, Position 3 - 4 year term Council, Position 5 - 4 year term City of Ritzville Council, Ward 3 - 4 year term Council, Ward 5 - 4 year term Council at Large - 2 year term Council at Large - 4 year term City of Othello Mayor - 4 year term Council, Position 1 - 4 year term Council, Position 2 - 4 year term Council, Position 3 - 4 year term Fire Protection District 1 Commissioner, Position 2 - 6 year term Fire Protection District 2 Commissioner, Position 1 - 4 year unexpired term Commissioner, Position 2 - 2 year unexpired term Commissioner, Position 3 - 6 year term Fire Protection District 3 Commissioner, Position 1 - 6 year term Fire Protection District 4 Commissioner, Position 3 - 6 year term Fire Protection District 5 Commissioner, Position 1 - Short & 6 year term Commissioner, Position 3 - 4 year unexpired term Fire Protection District 6 Commissioner, Position 2 - Short & 6 year term #09041/116684/119405 Pub: September 27, 2017

Legals September 27, 2017

SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE # 778 THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WARDEN HAS ADOPTED AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING ALTERNATIVE STREET STANDARDS FOR CONTIGUOUS SHORT SUBDIVISIONS Passed by the City Council of the City of Warden, Washington, this 12th day of September, 2017. Any person may obtain the full text of this ordinance by mail without charge upon request. #09053/119507 Pub: September 27, 2017

Slow starts plague Moses Lake in loss to Wenatchee

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake head coach Jennifer Gering exulted on the sideline after a one-handed block by Madi Crain tied the third set with Wenatchee 5-5.

Moses Lake to withdraw from conservation district

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake City Council unanimously voted to withdraw from the Grant County Conservation District (GCCD) during Tuesday night’s council meeting.

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Moses Lake woman is Old Hotel Artist of the Month for September

OTHELLO — Moses Lake's Susan Wapole has been an avid lover of art for as long as she can remember. A self-described doodler, Susan said as a child she drew on every little edge of paper and continues to do so today.

Prep roundup: Warden's Skone, Whitney record hat tricks in rout of Highland

WARDEN — If back-to-back games had any affect on Warden, it didn’t show in the scoreboard.

Young Othello soccer team still looking for an identity

OTHELLO — The Othello Huskies graduated nine seniors, four of which are playing community college ball. So it seems only fitting this year’s young soccer team is still searching for an identity in the early going.

Othello Choral Society's 39th annual cantata

Rehearsal for “Little Lion, Little Lamb” begins Thursday evening, Sept. 28 at Pilgrim Lutheran Church. Practice runs from 7:30 to 9:15 p.m. Participants do not have to join to audition; just bring a love of music and singing with many of your friends from Othello and surrounding areas. Bob Reichert directs the cantata and can be reached at 509-793-6837.

Tips for marinating steak tips

Steak tips are a clever marketing term to create a way to charge a higher price for a cheap cut of meat. Technically speaking, steak tips are cut from the sirloin area from a piece called the sirloin flap. The challenge around here is finding it. If you can find it, buy it whole. It comes as about a 2-pound chunk of meat. If it’s already cut up, do you know for sure what you are getting?

Royal City man sentenced for hit-and-run incident

ROYAL CITY — A Royal City man was sentenced in connection with a hit-and-run incident that left four people injured in June.

2 arrested in Moses Lake shooting

MOSES LAKE — Two men are lodged in the Grant County Jail as deputies investigate a drive-by-shooting that took place Friday night in Moses Lake, according to information released by law enforcement on Monday.

Leroy T. Gladen

October 31, 1934 – September 20, 2017

Legals September 26, 2017

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY JUVENILE DIVISION In the Welfare of : ) ) ISAAC S. ZABALA DAVISON ) CASE 17-7-00245-8 ) ) NOTICE AND SUMMONS DOB: 02/26/2017 ) BY PUBLICATION Minor Children (TERMINATION) ______________________________ TO: RYAN RUNNELS and anyone claiming a paternal interest. A Petition to TERMINATE YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS was filed on August 17, 2017; A Fact Finding hearing will be held October 31, 2017 at 1:30 pm., at Grant County Superior Court, 35 C ST NW, Ephrata, WA 98823. YOU SHOULD BE PRESENT AT THIS HEARING. THE HEARING WILL DETERMINE IF YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS TO YOUR CHILD ARE TERMINATED. IF YOU DO NOT APPEAR AT THE HEARING THE COURT MAY ENTER AN ORDER IN YOUR ABSENCE TERMINATING YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS. To request a copy of the Notice, Summons, and Dependency & Termination Petition, call DSHS at 509/764-5757. To view information about your rights in this proceeding, go to www.atg.wa.gov/DPY.aspx. DATED this 21 day of September , 2017, By: Brook DeCubber Deputy Clerk. #10012/119180 Pub: September 26, 2017 & October 3, 10, 2017

Ephrata votes to leave county conservation district

EPHRATA — The Ephrata City Council voted unanimously Wednesday evening to withdraw from the Grant County Conservation District.

Tax policy changes must be carefully crafted and coordinated

Key tax policies emanating from the east and west coasts are like passenger trains passing one another heading in opposite directions.

Moses Lake wins, ties in opening hockey games

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Coyotes 12u Rep A2 team got the season underway with two games against the Spokane Jr. Chiefs 12u Rep A2.

Oregon women's basketball coach Kelly Graves got his start at Big Bend

I’m always fascinated as I scroll down the list of players that came from humble beginnings to become the larger than life icons that fill our television screens, streaming devices and other assortment of social media these days.

Another Jenks, same old Royal passing attack

As the story goes, 11-year-old Derek Carr walked across the stage at the Radio City Music Hall in 2002 when his older brother David was selected No. 1 overall in the NFL Draft, shook then-commissioner Paul Tagliabue’s hand and told him, “I’ll be back.”

Ephrata girls soccer to hold fundraiser for Jayda Harmon

EPHRATA — The Harmons have been a fixture in the Ephrata girls soccer program for many years.

5-goal second half pushes Warden past College Place

WARDEN — Warden exploded for five goals in the second half and beat College Place 6-1.

Manta Rays compete in 2017 Sprint Shootout

MOSES LAKE — 46 athletes from Manta Ray Aquatics participated in the Sprint Shootout swim meet hosted at the Tony St. Onge Pool of Dreams recently.

Lectures scheduled at Soap Lake, Ephrata libraries

SOAP LAKE — The crazy in politics will be the subject of a lecture in Soap Lake, and a building block of popular music – the good and bad of it – will be the subject of a lecture in Ephrata. Both are sponsored by the North Central Regional Library.

Newhouse praises awarding of nearly $2 million to Washington state

WASHINGTON D.C. — Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Yakima, is praising an announcement that almost $2 million will be given to Washington to help fund recreation and conservation projects.

Fall glory

Shootout at the museum

EPHRATA — It was a fairly peaceful Saturday afternoon in the old West town. The dusty gravel street had a few people meandering about between the print shop, the general store and the doctor’s office. Others stood idly on the wooden sidewalks. Suddenly off near the saloon, a couple of drunks began shouting and waving their guns between swigs from the whiskey bottle they’d been passing back and forth. A sheriff’s deputy tried to reason with them a little, but everybody knew what was going to happen. One sot took aim at the deputy, and a few bangs later, both lay dead in the street, the bottle leaking next to the bodies.

Barbara Jean Quick

July 31, 1957 – September 19, 2017

Report says Mattawa is safest city in state

MATTAWA — If you are a Mattawa resident then you have the bragging rights to say that you live in the safest city in Washington.

Maria P. Valdez

January 28, 1958 – September 17, 2017

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Moses Lake Police Department

Legals September 25, 2017

NOTICE OF GENERAL ELECTION GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2017 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, November 7, 2017 in Grant County, State of Washington, there will be held a General Election for the purpose of submitting to the voters, for their approval or rejection of State Advisories, Local Candidates, and Special Propositions. Grant County is an ALL mail county. No Polling places will be available. You may return your ballot by mail or in person. Returning your ballot by mail requires a first-class postage stamp. Your ballot must be postmarked no later than the day of the election. We suggest you vote and mail your ballot as soon after you receive it as possible to ensure a valid postmark. The Grant County Auditor's office, 35 C St. NW, Room 203, at the County Courthouse in Ephrata, will be open so voters may obtain replacement ballots, drop off voted ballots, obtain provisional ballots, and use the Accessible Voting Unit, at the following times: Monday-Friday 8:00AM - 5:00PM - October 20, 2017 - November 7, 2017 On Election Day only, November 7, 2017 7:00AM - 8:00PM The following Drive-up Ballot drop locations are available from October 20, 2017 through Election Day and will be promptly locked on November 7, 2017 at 8:00PM: Grant County Courthouse, Public Parking Lot #A, Ephrata, Grant County PUD, 555 Grand Coulee Ave., Grand Coulee, Moses Lake City Hall, 321 S. Balsam St., Moses Lake, Fire District #10 Fire Hall, 588 Camelia St., Royal City, and Quincy Public Library, 208 Central Ave S., Quincy. The registration deadline for online registrations, mail-in registrations and transfers is October 9, 2017. Any qualified elector who is not registered to vote in the State of Washington may register to vote in person at the Auditor's office up to and including October 30, 2017. You can register or obtain registration forms at the Auditor's office, on line at www.myvote.wa.gov, and the Department of Licensing. Voters needing additional information or assistance with voter registration forms or voting may call (509)754-2011, Ext. 2777, 2743 or 2793. Voters unable to use the mail-in ballot may use the Accessible Voting Unit available at the Grant County Auditor's office. For additional information on the election or regarding voter registration: www.grantcountywa.gov, search for Auditor then Elections STATE MEASURES Advisory Votes Advisory Vote No. 16 Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1597 The legislature increased, without a vote of the people, the food fish excise tax rate on certain salmon and game fish, costing less than $1,000,000 in the first ten years, for government spending. This tax increase should be: [ ] Repealed [ ] Maintained _______________________________________________________________________ Advisory Vote No. 17 Engrossed House Bill 2163 The legislature expanded, without a vote of the people, the business and occupation tax and narrowed certain retail sales and use tax exemptions, costing $565,000,000 in the first ten years, for government spending. The tax increase should be: [ ] Repealed [ ] Maintained _______________________________________________________________________ Advisory Vote No. 18 Engrossed House Bill 2242 The legislature imposed, without a vote of the people, an additional state property tax for common schools, costing $12,949,000,000 in the first ten years, for government spending. This tax increase should be: [ ] Repealed [ ] Maintained _______________________________________________________________________ LOCAL ELECTIONS WILL APPEAR ONLY IN THE AREAS ELIBIGLE TO VOTE ON THEM COUNTY - NON-PARTISAN CITIES AND TOWNS TOWN OF COULEE CITY Mayor - 4 year term [ ] Robert Dove Councilmember Position #1 - 4 year term [ ] ShirleyRae Maes TOWN OF COULEE CITY (CONT'D) Councilmember Position #4 - 4 year term [ ] Anita Paulsson Councilmember Position #5 - Short & 4 Year [ ] Vaughn Jordan CITY OF ELECTRIC CITY Councilmember Position #1 - 4 year term [ ] Aaron Derr Councilmember Position #4 - 2 year unexpired [ ] Carol Nordine CITY OF EPHRATA Mayor - 4 year term [ ] Bruce Reim Councilmember Position #1 - 4 year term [ ] Justin Kooy Councilmember Position #2 - 4 year term [ ] Mark Wanke Councilmember Position #3 - 4 year term [ ] Matt Moore CITY OF GEORGE Councilmember Position #2 - 4 year term [ ] Katie Schooler Councilmember Position #3 - 4 year term [ ] Terry R. Nelson Councilmember Position #4 - Short & 4 year term [ ] Julia Schooler CITY OF GRAND COULEE Councilmember Position #1 - 4 year term [ ] Tammara J. Byers Councilmember Position #2 - 4 year term [ ] Thomas L. Poplawski Councilmember Position #4 - Short & 4 year term [ ] Mike Horne TOWN OF HARTLINE Mayor - 4 year term [ ] Jim Baergen Councilmember Position #2 - 4 year term [ ] Robert J. Sieg

Veterans make connections at Resource Fair

MOSES LAKE — Help for military veterans, from job prospects to benefits to transportation to social services, was the goal of the Veterans Resource and Job Fair Saturday, Sept. 16 in Moses Lake.

No. 7 Washington overcomes slow start to beat Colorado 37-10

BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — The No. 7 Washington Huskies warmed up in the cold rain without their shirts , then went out and undressed the Colorado Buffaloes in a 37-10 rout Saturday night in a rematch of last year’s Pac-12 title game.

Othello dismantles Quincy in CWAC North opener

QUINCY — Othello’s night opened and ended with the spectacular in its 46-0 rout against Quincy in the CWAC North opener at Jaycee Stadium Friday night.

Ephrata sprints to early lead, beats Ellensburg for first time since 2007

EPHRATA — The last time Ephrata beat Ellensburg most of the players were in Grid Kids or had not even started competitive football.

Titans score 21 straight points in 3rd, beat Seahawks 33-27

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans are proving they can put on quite an offensive show.

ACH runs away from Yakama Tribal 48-0

COULEE CITY — Gage Burchill returned the opening kickoff 80 yards for a touchdown. Three plays later, Sean Syth added a 43-yard pick six to the mix.

Basin roundup: Moses Lake boys crack top five at Wenatchee Invitational

WENATCHEE — Strong races by Zachery Owens and Joshua Cooper helped Moses Lake boys cross country finish fifth at the Wenatchee Invitational.

Wahluke holds off Royal on Knights home turf

ROYAL CITY — Wahluke got two scores from freshman Ana Andrade and an own goal by Royal, and the Warriors got past the Knights 3-2 on the pitch at David Nielsen Stadium Thursday night.

Del's Feed and Farm Supply to close Othello branch

Tractor Supply Company, the nation’s largest rural lifestyle retailer and owner of Del’s Feed and Farm Supply, will close its Del’s branch in Othello Oct. 28. It’s one of six company owned branches in Pacific Northwest that will no longer be conducting business.

Othello Choral Society's 39th Annual Cantata

Rehearsal for LITTLE LION, LITTLE LAMB begins Thursday evening Sept. 28 at Pilgrim Lutheran Church. Practice runs from 7:30 to 9:15 p.m. You do not have to join to audition; just bring a love of music and singing with many of your friends from Othello and surrounding areas. Bob Reichert directs the cantata. His contact number is (509) 793-6837.

Othello Soccer wins one loses one on the pitch

Freshman Gracie Sorenson scored a late goal to break a 1-1 tie and Othello picked up a nonleague win over Wapato Tuesday evening Sept. 12.

Fresh News Report from MarDon Resort

Some of the best fishing on the Potholes Reservoir is just beginning with the cooling fall weather. Expect the fishing to pick up for all species — especially bass and walleye. The Potholes Reservoir water level is currently at 1028.85 and rising approximately 2 inches per day. Continue to us caution when launching your boat and navigating around the dunes and Goose Island. The water temps on the main lake and back in the dunes are right around 77 degrees.

Warriors ground game more than the Coyotes could handle

MATTAWA — The football game with Columbia-Burbank Friday night was reminiscent of two-prize fighters standing toe-to-toe exchanging blows with the last man standing the victor at the final bell.

Expert: Small towns should take bold, small steps

RITZVILLE — Take small steps and don’t be afraid to just do something.

Planning continues for new BBCC building, for now

MOSES LAKE — A hitch in the state budget process has halted progress on many state-funded construction projects, but work is continuing on the plans for the new workforce education building at Big Bend Community College.

Michael Ward Curry

April 13, 1964 – September 15, 2017

A beautiful thing for Jesus

Leave her alone,” said Jesus in Mark 14:6. “Why are you bothering her? She has done a beautiful thing to me.”

Free entry to state parks on Sept. 30

MOSES LAKE — In celebration of National Public Lands Day, a Discover Pass won’t be required to visit Washington’s state parks on Sept. 30.

Public hearings set for Grant PUD budget

EPHRATA — Grant County PUD customers will get a look at the utility’s proposed 2018 budget at three public hearings in early October.

Building fast

Jesus likely never said 'Up, up and away!'

What images do you have of Jesus? Have you ever thought of him as being like Superman?

Manweller elected chair of pension committee

OLYMPIA — Rep. Matt Manweller, R-Ellensburg, was recently elected as chair of the Select Committee on Pension Policy (SCPP).

Pioneer Day coming Saturday to Grant County Museum

EPHRATA — The Grant County Museum’s summer finale is scheduled –

Legals September 22, 2017

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AN OPEN RECORD PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD October 2, 2017 at 1:30 p.m. in the Grant County Commissioners Hearing Room, Courthouse, Ephrata, WA to consider the following budget extension request: Sheriff's Office in the amount of $21,000.00 to purchase a new power supply for the Programmable Logic Control (PLC) system. Funding will come from their Jail Concessions fund. WSU Extension in the amount of $10,000.00 for the Grant County Horticultural Pest and Disease Board for increased costs for their consultant and more complaints than budgeted. Administrative Services Coordinator in the amount of $886,231.00 for t he Grants Administration Fund #190 to receive and spend a new Washington State Department of Commerce Consolidated Homeless Grant No. 17-46108-10 for pass through funding for the Housing Authority of Grant County. New Hope in the amount of $15,000.00 to cover a portion of the costs for the purchase of a 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan, using the Washington State Department of Enterprise Services contract. Any interested persons may appear regarding these matters. Barbara J. Vasquez, CMC Administrative Assistant & Clerk of the Board Grant County Commissioners #09034/115947 Pub: September 15 & 22, 2017

Adams County Fair a big success

Organizers of the annual Adams County Fair in Othello Sept. 13-16 say this year’s event lived up to expectations.

Prep roundup: Warden girls soccer continues to roll

WARDEN — Aubree Skone scored twice and assisted on two more goals as Warden beat Mabton 6-0.

Rodeo packed with excitement

The 69th Annual Othello Rodeo wrapped up over the weekend. The venue, which drew contestants from the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association was the final event on the 2017 Columbia Basin Rodeo Association circuit.

Moses Lake hitters have big night in win over Davis

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake needed contributions from everyone on the floor to dispatch a scrappy Davis team.

Warden experience too much for Wahluke in SCAC East match

WARDEN — Warden outside hitter Amanda Contreras stepped back from the net on one of those balls headed for no-man’s land, swung her left arm like a Rafael Nadal forehand, throwing a topspin dart back at the Wahluke defense during Thursday night’s SCAC East match.

Annual Youth Upland Bird Hunt coming Saturday

The Columbia Basin Chapter of Pheasants Forever (CBPF) and Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) will partner to present the annual Youth Upland Bird Hunt from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23 at the Gloyd Seeps Wildlife Area, which is reached via the farm unit access road just north of Road 10 along Stratford Road. The event is part of the organizations’ effort to recruit youth into the sport of hunting, by providing area youth an opportunity to hunt wild and planted birds in some of the best habitat available in Grant County, according to a press release from Gretchen Fitzgerald, secretary of Columbia Basin Pheasants Forever.

Man arrested in connection with job site theft

MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man was arrested on Tuesday in connection with the theft of thousands of dollars worth of job site equipment.

Steps to protect against identity theft after Equifax hack

MOSES LAKE — On Sept. 7, Equifax announced a cybersecurity breach that could potentially impact 143 million American consumers. The breach was large and widespread, with hackers stealing information ranging from birth dates to Social Security numbers. With news of the incident making waves worldwide, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is offering several steps that people can take to protect themselves again a personal data breach.

What can we say to Freeman High School?

The news that a 15-year-old student had opened fire and killed a classmate at tiny Freeman High School struck a familiar note here in the Basin. A little over 20 years ago another boy of similar age killed two classmates and a teacher at Frontier Middle School. We know well the emotions that Freeman and Rockport are feeling now, even if it’s hard to put into words.

Sheriff donates to Behind the Badge Foundation

SEATTLE — Grant County Sheriff Tom Jones presented a check for over $75,000, which was raised during the John Bernard Memorial Golf Tournament, to the Behind the Badge Foundation on Monday.

Scholarships available for grape, wine industry students

MOSES LAKE — If you are a student pursuing a certificate, undergraduate, or post-graduate degree in viticulture, enology, or other wine-related disciplines then you’re in luck. The application process for more than $30,000 in scholarships from the Washington Wine Industry Foundation is now open.

Don't let special interest group influence city council election

Do you know what a PAC is? It’s a “political action committee,” a special interest group that will spend money to get the candidate of their choice elected. A candidate can say he or she is self-funded but then a PAC can spend unlimited money on their election. These are most often business people, such as the local Realtors PAC. These are not people who throw away money; they expect something in return for their expenditures. You need to ask yourself what they think they are buying with the money they will be spending in the Moses Lake City Council election. And they are not the only special interest group that has taken an interest in our elections in the recent past.

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Moses Lake woman is Old Hotel Artist of the Month for September

OTHELLO — Moses Lake’s Susan Walpole has been an avid lover of art for as long as she can remember. A self-described doodler, Walpole said as a child she drew on every little edge of paper and continues to do so today.

Mike Riggs a good choice for council

Mike Riggs has many experiences, qualifications, and skills that will make him an excellent choice for membership on the city council.

Don't judge immigrants for their race

It’s an outrage about immigration, about the Dreamers and DACA act. Many immigrants have come to America because we’re supposed to be the land of the free and opportunity. They work jobs other Americans don’t want to do as laborers. So how is this taking from the American people?

Decision expected soon on PUD fiber expansion

WANAPUM DAM — Grant County PUD commissioners will discuss and maybe decide about the expansion of the district’s fiber network at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in the headquarters building at Wanapum Dam.

Hay there!

Legals September 21, 2017

NOTICE OF SALE OF COUNTY TAX TITLE PROPERTY PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to the BOCC Order of Sale that Grant County will sell at Public Auction for cash or cashier check on October 6, 2017 commencing at 2:30 PM in the lobby above the courthouse steps in the Courthouse in Ephrata, Washington to dispose of county tax title property approved for sale on September 12, 2017, and more particularly described as follows: Parcels 06-0964-000, 06-0965-000 Lots 21, 22 Block 38 Warden Grand Coulee Addition Minimum bid $800.00 plus costs. The above described properties will not be sold for less than the amount set opposite the description of the property. A deed will be issued following full payment of the purchase price. Darryl Pheasant Grant County Treasurer 509-754-2011 x4253 #10008/117757 Pub: September 21, 28, 2017 & October 5, 2017

A fire starter may save a life

This is the first of a two-part series about fire starters.

Big Bend takes BMCC to five sets in NWAC opener

From the outside looking in, the world will judge the Big Bend Community College volleyball team by its win-loss record, which shows just one win in the past 41 matches.

Knights put the Royal crush on Cougars

WARDEN — Running back Lorenzo Myrick rushed for two TDs and was on the receiving end of a Sawyer Jenks scoring strike, and Royal rolled past Warden 61-3 on the Cougars home field Friday. The victory was the 30th in a row for the 1A powerhouse team and kept the State’s longest winning streak intact.

Big Bend will honor All-Sports Hall of Fame inductees on Saturday

MOSES LAKE — Big Bend Community College is honoring its own with the inaugural Big Bend All-Sports Athletics Hall of Fame banquet Saturday night at the Masto Center, where 14 individuals and four teams will be honored as part of the 2017 induction class.

Huskies pick up first win on the gridiron

Othello came up big on both sides of the ball to corral the Mustangs 34-13 in a Friday night CWAC matchup at Huskie Stadium.

Quincy woman dies in collision near Cle Elum

CLE ELUM — A Quincy woman died in a collision on Interstate 90 near Cle Elum on Monday.

Woman headed to prison for pulling gun on test drive

MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake woman will be spending over 2 1/2 years in prison for pulling a gun on a car salesman during a test drive.

1 injured in collision near George

GEORGE — A Moses Lake man was injured in a two-vehicle collision on Interstate 90 near George early Tuesday morning.

Art & Wine Walk coming Oct. 7

MOSES LAKE — Once again, local artists, vintners, brewers and more will converge in Moses Lake Oct. 7 for the annual Art & Wine Walk. The event sprawls across downtown and runs from 1 to 5 p.m.

Circus coming to Moses Lake Thursday

MOSES LAKE — If you are fan of the circus then you might want to check your calendar and pencil in a free night later this week. The circus will be coming to Moses Lake for a limited number of shows Thursday through Sunday.

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Brazil jiu-jitsu champion coming to Big Bend CC

MOSES LAKE — Brazilian jiu-jitsu world champion Caio Terra will be coming to Big Bend Community College in October to share his inspirational story.

Legals September 20, 2017

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR ADAMS COUNTY, WASHINGTON SUMMIT LEASING, INC., a Washington ) SHERIFF'S PUBLICE NOTICE corporation, ) OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY ) Plaintiff, ) CASE NUMBER 17-2-00127-2 ) JUDGMENT: August 10, 2017 v. ) ORDER SALE ISSUED: August 28, 2017 ) DATE OF LEVY: September 15, 2017 MID-COLUMBIA CARRIERS, LLC, a ) Washington limited liability company; ) CATALINA CANTU, an individual; the ) marital community of CATALINA CANTU ) & JOHN DOE CANTU, wife and husband; ) OSCAR M. CANTU, an individual; the ) matital community of OSCAR M. CANTU ) & JANE DOE CANTU,husband and wife, ) and TENANTS OR PARTIES IN ) POSSESSION OF THE REAL PROPERTY ) WITH TAX PARCEL NOS. 1-529-03-068- ) 2518 or 1-529-03-068-2519; ) ) Defendants. ) TO: MID-COLUMBIA CARRIERS, LLC, a Washington limited liability company; CATALINA CANTU, an individual; the marital community of CATALINA CANTU & JOHN DOE CANTU, wife and husband; OSCAR M. CANTU, an individual; the marital community of OSCAR M. CANTU & JANE DOE CANTU, husband and wife, and TENANTS OF PARTIES IN POSSESSION OF THE REAL PROPERTY WITH TAX PARCEL NOS. 1-529-03-068-2518 OR 1-529-03-068-2519 The Superior Court of Adams County has directed the undersigned Sheriff of Adams County to sell the property described below to satisfy a judgment in the above entitled action. If developed, the property address is: 3107 East Main Street, Othello, Washington 99344. The sale of the described property is to take place: TIME: 10:00 a.m. DATE: October 27, 2017 PLACE: LOBBY STEPS, ADAMS COUNTY COURTHOUSE 210 W. BRODWAY, RITZVILLE, WA The judgement debtor can avoid the sale by paying the judgment amount of $201,205.71 together with interest, cost and fees, before the sale date. For the exact amount, contact the Sheriff at the address stated below. DATED: September 15, 2017 Dale J. Wagner, Sheriff Adams County, Washington By /s/ William C. Banner William C. Banner, Civil Deputy 210 w. Broadway Ritzville, Washington 99169 509-659-1122 LEGAL DESCRIPTION: A portion of Farm Unit 78, Irrigation Block 45, lying in a portion of the South half of the Southwest quarter of Setion 36, Township 16, North, Range 29, East , W.M., Adams County, Washingtion, described as follows: PARCEL A: Beginning at a USBR brass cap monument in case marking the Southwest quarter of Section 36, said point bears North 89°47'00" West, from a USBR brass cap monument marking the South quarter corner of said Section 36; thence South 89°47'00" East, following the South boundry of the Southwest quarter 818.10 feet to the true point of beginning; thence continuing Sounth 89°47'00" East , 100.00 feet; thence North 00°30;00" East, 30.00 feet to a one-half inch surveyor's pin and cap; thence continuing noth 00°30'00" East. 387.44 feet to a one-half inch surveyor's pin and cap; thence North 89°47'00" West, 100.00 feet; thence South 00°30'00" West, 417.44 feet to the true point of beginning. (Also known as Parcel 4 of Survey Recorded 08/31/2008 under Recording No. 286571.) PARCELB; Beginning at a USBR brass cap monument in case marking the Southwest quarter of said Section 36, said point bears North 89°47'00" West, from a USBR brass cap monument marking the South quarter corner of said Section 36; thence South 89°47'00" East, following the South boundary of Southwest quarter 978.10 feet the point of beginning; thence continuing South 89°47'00" East, 288.70 feet; thence North 00°30'00" East, 30.00 feet to a one-half inch surveyor's pin and cap; thence continuing North 00°30'00" East 387.44 feet to a one-half inch surveyor's pin and cap thence North 89°47'00" West 288.70 feet to a one-half inch surveyor's pin and cap; thence South 00°30'00" West, 387.44 feet to a one-half inch surveyor's pin and cap; thence continuing South 00°30'00" West 30.00 feet to the true point of beginning. (Also known as Parcel 5 of Survey recorded 08/31/2008 under Recording No. 286571.) #10007/117364 Pub: September 20, 27, 2017 & October 4, 11, 2017

Legals September 20, 2017

CITY OF WARDEN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING A Public Hearing will be held, October 10, 2017 at 7 PM in the Council Chambers located at 201 So. Ash Avenue, Warden, WA. The Public Hearing is to hear comment regarding the disposal of surplus property with vested fee title by the City of Warden. The property is a portion of Farm Unit 136, Block 44. (Approximately 3 acres) - The property is commonly known as the drop box site, north of Warden. Proposed use of the lands involved is Industrial Development. #09044/117081 Pub: Septemer 20, 2017

Moses Lake unable to match West Valley in loss

MOSES LAKE — Soccer aficionados call the sport “the beautiful game.”

Prep roundup: Warden girls soccer cruises by Connell

CONNELL — Warden scored four goals in each half and beat Connell 8-2.

Royal cross country is more than a sport, it's family

ROYAL CITY — Maybe it says something about the work ethic they have here on the Royal Slope.

Washington has become a state of football euphoria

(TNS) — Of the state of Washington’s seven college football programs, five are ranked in the Top 20 of their respective polls.

Sylvia Daniels

January 15, 1942 – September 6, 2017

Police report from Seim arrest released

EPHRATA — An Ephrata Police Department officer claims former Fourth Congressional District candidate Gavin Seim’s actions during an Aug. 17 encounter came across as threatening and made him feel uncomfortable.

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Meatballs are better when they're made by hand

I was wandering the local megamart and saw a package of premade meatballs. All you had to do was reheat them and serve as desired. Amazing! So was the price. They were also huge; so not that easy to eat. Could I do better?

Col. Clyde Owen honored by Moses Lake, Port of Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake as we know it today might look a little bit different if Col. Clyde Owen had never come to the city. Owen, the last commander at Larson Air Force Base and first executive director at the Port of Moses Lake, was recently recognized by the city of Moses Lake and the port for his years of service to the community.

Fall classes begin at Big Bend

MOSES LAKE — The parking lots were full, so full that drivers were circling around looking for a space. The library was bustling with students already researching via computers, highlighting textbooks and reviewing class notes, getting a start on some of those early assignments.

Sherry Dompier

January 28, 1956 – September 15, 2017

Legals September 19, 2017

Housing Authority of Grant County Call for Bids Fire Restoration of Karen Lane Apartments, Ephrata, WA Notice is hereby given that SEALED BIDS shall be received by the Housing Authority of Grant County (HAGC) located at 1139 Larson Blvd in Moses Lake, WA 98837 until 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday October 10, 2017 at 2:00 PM in HAGC conference room, at which time the Sealed Bids for the Restoration of Fire damaged Karen Lane Apts located at 269 D St SE, Ephrata, WA, shall be opened and publicly read. A bid walk will be held Tuesday September 27, 2017 at 9:00 AM at Karen Lane Apartments. Bid packages may be picked up at Housing Authority office located at 1139 Larson Blvd, Moses Lake, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Thursday or electronically through www.hagc.net. Bids must be received in Sealed Envelope, marked as "Karen Lane Apt Restoration" attention Doug Larsen. Housing Authority of Grant County Doug Larsen Maintenance Manager 1139 Larson Blvd Moses Lake, WA 98837 509.762.5541 #09039/116144 Pub: Sept 15, 18,19, 20, 21, & 22, 2017

Moses Lake diving tradition features Generation Next

I didn’t get a chance to see Heather Carbon on the 3-meter springboard, but used to love to watch her pole vault.

Moses Lake ready for inaugural slowpitch softball season

MOSES LAKE — Brooke Richardson was the Offensive Player of the Year in the Columbia Basin Big Nine during fastpitch softball season in the spring.

LB Peyton Pelluer of No. 18 Washington State out for season

SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Linebacker Peyton Pelluer of No. 18 Washington State broke his foot in Saturday’s victory over Oregon State and is done for the season.

Moses Lake Gun Show looking to expand

MOSES LAKE — $70. That’s all you needed to be ready to fend off the zombie apocalypse if you’d attended the Moses Lake Gun Show on Saturday or Sunday.

For 2nd straight season, Seahawks offense struggling to fly

RENTON, Wash. (AP) — If the script written by the Seattle Seahawks sounds familiar, that’s because it’s the same one from a year ago.

CPR training helps save grandmother's life

MOSES LAKE — Amy Rohrich learned CPR as part of the parenting classes she took prior to the birth of her daughter Eliana Brooks. The instructors recommended learning the techniques, both for infants and adults, just in case. Amy said she agreed. “Better to know than not know it,” she said.

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Moses Lake residents walk to fight Alzheimer's

MOSES LAKE — Grandpa Simpson loved the outdoors.

Veterans make connections at resource fair

MOSES LAKE — Help for military veterans, from job prospects to benefits to transportation to social services, was the goal of the Veterans Resource and Job Fair Saturday in Moses Lake.

Cooper first in Washington to earn 'Trail of the Saber' Award

MOSES LAKE — Joshua Cooper has always known a little something about honor, discipline, faith and courage. It’s the way he was raised.

North students write to win bikes

MOSES LAKE — It was a good morning for a bike ride.

Deputy saves overdose victim with anti-opioid spray

MOSES LAKE — Less than a week after being trained on how to use the overdose-reversing drug, a Grant County Sheriff’s Office deputy used Naloxone to save an overdose victim in Moses Lake on Thursday.

Melba (Bender) Wilkinson

December 16, 1932 – September 11, 2017

Moses Lake Parks and Rec offers cooking class

MOSES LAKE — Cooks can learn to make chicken piccata in separate sessions of a cooking class scheduled for either Tuesday or Saturday. The class is sponsored by Moses Lake Parks and Recreation.

Walking with heroes

MOSES LAKE — Some special people and their buddies went for a walk Saturday afternoon, danced on the stage at McCosh Park, played games, had dinner in the park. The annual Buddy Walk is sponsored by the Down Syndrome Society of Grant County.

Legals September 18, 2017

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Grant County, Washington RESOLUTION NOTICE OF HEARING for VACATING 8 NW Rights-of-way in the SE 1/4 of Section 23 T20N R26EWM RESOLUTION No. 17- 081 -CC WHEREAS, Grant County, Washington, has received a petition to vacate portions of certain County road and rights-of-way described as follows: Legal description: Unbuilt County Rights-of-way east of 8 NW cul-de-sac, Known as the South 30 ft. of the SE 1/4 of Section 23 T20N R26EWM, all in Grant County, and WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners has determined that consideration should be given to vacating portions of certain County roads and rights-of-way and directs the County Road Engineer to prepare a report on the vacation and abandonment. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED THAT the Grant County Board of Commissioners set a Public Hearing on the report and other related matters to be be held in the Hearing Room of the Board of County Commissioners of Grant County, Washington, located in the County Courthouse, Ephrata, Washington at 1:45 PM, on Tuesday, the 26th Day of September, 2017. DATED this ___29th___ day of ____August__, 2017. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Yea Nay Abstain GRANT COUNTY, wASHINGTON /s/ Cindy Carter______ Cindy Carter, Chair ATTEST: /s/ Richard Stevens___ Richard Stevens, Member /s/ Barbara J. Vasquez Barbara J. Vasquez /s/ Tom Taylor______ Clerk of the Board Tom Taylor, Member #09028/114787 Pub; September 11 & 18, 2017

Basin roundup: Moses Lake's Abby Rathbun announces verbal commitment to University of San Francisco

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake’s Abby Rathbun will continue her basketball career in California.

Othello defense generates 6 turnovers, Huskies win first game of season

OTHELLO — Patrick Azevedo took a page from Richard Sherman's playbook, sneaking a peek in the Prosser offensive backfield as the Mustangs lined up in the red zone with just under four minutes remaining in the first half of Friday's non-league game at Huskie Stadium.

Wilson's escape act helps Seahawks top 49ers 12-9

SEATTLE (AP) — After 7 ½ quarters of offensive inefficiency, the Seattle Seahawks finally broke the seal on the goal line.

Astros clinch AL West with 7-1 win over Mariners

HOUSTON (AP) — When the Houston Astros traded for Justin Verlander less than three weeks ago, they envisioned days like this.

Pettis' 4 total TDs leads No. 6 Huskies past Fresno St 48-16

SEATTLE (AP) — The undercard to Washington’s schedule wrapped up as expected, with another one-sided romp and another night where Dante Pettis left the stadium buzzing.

Ephrata routs Wapato in front of 1987 title team

EPHRATA — It was the first home game of the season at Kiwanis Field and the 1987 state championship team was in the house.

Ephrata girls soccer team wins first match of the season

EPHRATA — Tiger striker Corinna Cole knew her 15 seconds of glory started the second the ball left Amidy Gallagher’s foot.

Big Bend to offer data center technician program

MOSES LAKE — A one-year class to help train people to work in the data center sector of the computer industry will be offered beginning this fall at Big Bend Community College. Big Bend officials worked with managers at data centers located in Grant County to design the curriculum.

Othello Career Showcase connects local employers with local students

OTHELLO — In what is being billed as the first major effort in many years to connect local employers with local students, the Othello Industry Council, Adams County Development Council and the Othello School District have teamed up to provide local kids a ‘passport to the future.'

Gubrud accounts for 5 TDs; EWU beats Fordham 56-21

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Falk throws 6 TD passes to lead No. 21 Washington State

PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — The Air Raid offense of No. 21 Washington State was missing a key component in the first two games of the season — the outside receivers.

Suicide Prevention Awareness Month Behavioral health team available to Help

Most of us are pretty comfortable talking about what ails us. We discuss our cancer, diabetes, heart conditions and a variety of other illnesses with friends and relatives. But, for some reason, we often don’t mention what troubles us most. We humans are complicated creatures. We can walk, run, talk, see and hear. We also have inner parts, the most important of which others can’t see — our intellect, emotions and psyche.

Peters, Kwon U.S. Women's Amateur Four-Ball Qualifier medalists

WOODBURN, Ore. — Kenedee Peters and Brittany Kwon made birdie on the first hole of the playoff hole to secure medalist honors at the 2017 U.S. Women’s Amateur Four-Ball Qualifier Thursday morning at OGA Course in Woodburn. Ore.

Chiefs torch Falcons in local Basin football action

MOSES LAKE — Before the season, Moses Lake head coach Todd Griffith explained how he needed to insert a special protection against Hunter Cruz just so his offense could function during practice.

SL man accused of trying to run over officers

SOAP LAKE — A Soap Lake man is accused of attempting to run over two Soap Lake officers during an incident last week.

Grant County housing prices on the rise

MOSES LAKE — The number of houses for sale in Grant County was about the same in August 2017 as it was in August 2016, but prices have increased. Home prices are higher for the year to date when 2017 is measured against 2016, according to statistics the Northwest Multiple Listing Service recently released for August.

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Good competition, food at Adams County Fair

OTHELLO — Recipe for a good county fair:

Moses Lake firm places in industry Top 500

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake’s very own Just Right Cleaning and Construction was named one of Qualified Remodeling Magazine’s Top 500 remodeling and restoration contractors for 2017.

Moses Lake to withdraw from conservation district

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake City Council unanimously voted to withdraw from the Grant County Conservation District (GCCD) during Tuesday night’s council meeting.

Buddy Walk coming Saturday

MOSES LAKE — People with Down Syndrome and their buddies will go walking Saturday afternoon – and maybe go dancing afterward in the park and play some games. The Columbia Basin Buddy Walk is scheduled for 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, starting in McCosh Park.

Lutherans raise half a ton of food in drive

MOSES LAKE — Immanuel Lutheran Church in Moses Lake collected over 1,000 pounds of food last Sunday, according to a press release from the church. About 900 pounds of the food will go the Moses Lake Food Bank. The remainder was made into 100 food packs, which will be given to Serve Moses Lake to give out as lunches as needed. The drive was held in conjunction with a denomination-wide project called God’s Work Our Hands.

Dianne Joan (Crosby) Mattler

June 19, 1938 – September 2, 2017

Regional group seeks community success stories

WENATCHEE — The Initiative for Rural Innovation and Stewardship (IRIS) is looking for success stories to feature at its Nov. 8 gathering in Chelan, “Pristine Lake, Passionate People — Where Beauty Runs Deep.”

Learn these elements about food safety

Today we backtrack a bit and then continue with preventing foodborne illness, the second and last part of this series.

The wisdom of a predetermined process

“If another member of the church sins against you, go and point out the fault when the two of you are alone. If the member listens to you, you have regained that one,” reads Matthew 18:15.

Legals September 15, 2017

CITY OF MOSES LAKE PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held before the MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL, at the Civic Center Located at 401 S. Balsam at 7:00 p.m. on October 10, 2017 to consider The vacation of a portion of Commercial Street & Fig Street right-of-way Any person wishing to file for or against the above mentioned request may be heard at the above stated time and place DATED: September 13, 2017 s/Gilbert Alvarado Deputy City Manager / Com. Dev. Director 09035/115954 Pub: September15, 2017

Prep roundup: Moses Lake sets slew of district qualifying times against Eastmont

EAST WENATCHEE — A strong freshman class for Eastmont allowed the Wildcats to beat Moses Lake 117-69.

Othello Rodeo has rich local tradition

OTHELLO — The Othello Rodeo kicks up its heels Friday and Saturday night in the arena on the Adams County Fairgrounds.

Fresh News Report from MarDon Resort

The water level is currently at 1027.40 and slowly rising. The reservoir will continue to rise at a current rate of approximately 1.2 inches per day. Remember to us caution when launching your boat and navigating around the dunes and Goose Island. The water temps on the main lake and back in the dunes are right around the 80-degree mark.

Missed penalty kick is the difference in Tigers' 3-2 loss to Cashmere

EPHRATA — It’s not like they’ve played much soccer so far this fall with all the wildfire smoke playing havoc with the schedule.

New exhibit opens Friday at Moses Lake Museum

MOSES LAKE — An exhibit featuring the photographs of the late Joe Rogers, longtime professor at Big Bend Community College, will open Friday at the Moses Lake Museum & Art Center.

Cruz and Seager lead Mariners past Rangers 10-4

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Nelson Cruz went 4 for 4 with a home run and Kyle Seager hit a two-run homer as the Seattle Mariners defeated the Texas Rangers 10-4 on Thursday night.

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Warden takes state tournament qualifier Ki-Be to brink, loses in shootout

WARDEN — Warden wasn’t the team dog piling onto the grass field at the end of 90 minutes of soccer plus a shootout, but the afternoon was not without accomplishment.

Gov. Jay Inslee makes stop in Ephrata

EPHRATA — Governor Jay Inslee made a brief stop in Ephrata Tuesday to talk about the state’s pending capital budget and the 2016 Washington Supreme Court decision in the Whatcom County vs. Hirst case. Judy Warnick (R-Moses Lake), 13th District senator, and 13th District Representative Tom Dent (R-Moses Lake) were among those in attendance to listen to Inslee’s presentation.

Where we were on 9/11

Every generation has its “Do you remember where you were when you heard?” moment. Pearl Harbor, the assassination of President Kennedy, the Oklahoma City bombing... all marked a turning point in living memory. For anyone who was of an age to follow the news, Sept. 11, 2001 is one of those moments.

Fighting 'the longest loss' Walk to End Alzheimer's set for Saturday

MOSES LAKE — The walk in Moses Lake to highlight the fight against Alzheimer’s Disease is scheduled for Saturday. The 2017 Walk to End Alzheimer’s starts at 10 a.m. at Yonezawa Park, 300 Yonezawa Blvd.

Mike Riggs is independent, qualified for council

Please join me in voting for Mike Riggs, Moses Lake City Council. I have known Mike for many years in many different roles. He has been actively involved in our public schools, the Moses Lake Trails Committee, the Moses Lake Senior Center and the District Council of Boy Scouts of America. Mike and his wife have supported many community organizations such as Big Bend Community College, the Boys and Girls Club, Serve Moses Lake and his local church. Mike is always available with his musical talent for the many charitable benefits that provide assistance to those in need as well as for the various social and cultural activities that support and enrich the lives of the citizens of Moses Lake. Mike has always conducted himself with integrity and commitment to public service. Mike is running for office because he wants to give back to the Moses Lake community. His number one priority is public safety. He also knows how to manage a complex budget. He is concerned about some of the decisions the current City Council has made and wants future decisions to be made with full transparency considering what is best for all residents and city employees.

Othello Rodeo has rich local tradition

OTHELLO — The Othello Rodeo kicks up its heels Friday and Saturday night in the arena on the Adams County Fairgrounds.

Daryl Jackson would be an excellent council member

I have known Daryl Jackson for over 35 years. Daryl was a volunteer for the Grant County Sheriff’s Office as a Search and Rescue member and assisted with the Sheriff Reserve Program. Daryl was very supportive with the Tent Jail project which saved hundreds of thousands of dollars to the citizens of Grant County. Daryl’s strategic planning abilities are beyond reproach. Please join me in supporting Daryl Jackson for the position of Moses Lake City Council.

Thanks for supporting the Lions Club

Job Corps, Scout Troop No. 92 and a CB Tech graduate, as well as the Warden and Othello Lions Clubs, helped us at our Lions Dessert Bar at the Grant County Fair. We also had many wonderful, friendly volunteers, plus members, and we want to thank one and all for their volunteer time. It was a great, successful year for us, which in turn will continue to help our Lions Club serve others in our community.

Othello Career Showcase connects employers, students

OTHELLO — In what is being billed as the first major effort in many years to connect local employers with local students, the Othello Industry Council, Adams County Development Council and Othello School District have teamed up to provide local kids a “passport to the future.”

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Legals September 14, 2017

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF GRANT BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., ] ] CASE NO.: 152012688 Plaintiff, ] JUDGMENT NO.: 179004211 ] vs. ] SHERIFF'S PUBLIC NOTICE ] OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY UKNOWN HEIRS, SPOUSE, LEGATEES AND ] DEVISEES OF FIELDEN E. BEVENS; ALICE J. ] BEVENS; JOSEPH BEVENS; OCCUPANTS OF ] THE SUBJECT REAL PROPERTY; ALL OTHER ] UNKNOWN PERSONS OR PARTIES CLAIMING ] ANY RIGHT, TITLE, ESTATE, LIEN, OR ] INTEREST IN TEH REAL ESTATE DESCRIBED ] IN THE COMPLAINT HEREIN, ] ] _____________Defendants.____________________] The Superior Court of Grant County has directed the undersigned Sheriff of Grant County to sell the property described to satisfy a judgment in the above entitled action: LOT 11 AND 12, BLOCK 12, THIRD ADDITION TO COTTAGE CITY, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 2 OF PLATS, PAGE(S) 103, RECORDS OF GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON. TAX PARCEL NO.: 080332000 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 11 North Hemlock Street, Soap Lake, WA 98851. The sale of the described property is to take place at 10:30 am on the 3rd day of November, 2017 at the main lobby of the Grant County Courthouse, Ephrata, Washington. The judgment debtor can avoid the sale by paying the judgment amount of $102,761.89 plus interest, costs and fees before the sale date. For the exact amount, contact the attorney at the address stated below. Dated this 5th day of September, 2017 at Ephrata, WA 98823. THOMAS E. JONES, Sheriff of Grant County By: Theresa Sheets, Civil Specialist cc: MCCARTHY & HOLTHUS, LLP. Attn: Warren Lance 108 1st Avenue South, Suite 300 Seattle, Washington 98104 Phone: 1-206-319-9100 #10003/115352 Pub: September 14, 21, 28, 2017 & October 5, 2017

Royal sends Huskies home with bitter taste in their mouths

ROAYL CITY — Royal Football continues its dominance on the gridiron with a resounding 35-0 win over the Othello Huskies in a makeup game at David Nielsen Stadium Monday night.

Big Bend falls on the road to North Idaho

COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho — Big Bend managed just 14 total kills and lost to North Idaho 25-14, 25-10, 25-7.

Football, soccer games postponed

The Othello Huskies, Royal Knights and Wahluke Warriors were out of action over the weekend as football and soccer action took a back seat to poor air quality due to several fires in the region.

Double Z: Zunino homers twice in Mariners' 8-1 win at Texas

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Mike Zunino homered twice, Jean Segura also went deep and the Seattle Mariners won 8-1 at Texas on Wednesday night, jumping over the Rangers in the wild-card chase and handing Martin Perez his first loss in eight starts.

The last part of the Offutt AFB tour

This is the last of a three-part series about an educational trip to Offutt Air Force Base by honorary commanders and civic leaders.

1 dead, 3 injured in Spokane-area high school shooting

ROCKFORD, Wash. (AP) — A shooter opened fire at a high school in Washington state Wednesday, killing one person and injuring at least three others, authorities said.

Man dies trying to jump onto train

RITZVILLE — An unidentified man was killed when he attempted to escape law enforcement officers by jumping on a moving train Tuesday night. The incident occurred near Ritzville. The man was the subject of a high-speed chase, according to information from the Adams County Sheriff’s Office. “The vehicle had been eluding Franklin County (sheriff’s deputies), Washington State Patrol and Connell police,” the press release said. “The male driver continued to elude into Adams County.” Adams County deputies deployed spike strips, but the driver didn’t stop. He kept driving west on I-90 until he came to milepost 283, near Ritzville. At that point, “the subject’s vehicle lost its tires and came to a stop.” Law enforcement officers ordered the man out of the car, but he ran away, the press release said. He ran “up an embankment onto the overpass in the area.” The overpass crossed above railroad tracks, occupied at the time by a train. “The subject reportedly jumped from the overpass onto a moving train and did not survive,” the press release said. The man’s name is being withheld pending notification of family, the sheriff’s office said.

Man's wet friend

Richard George Bisnett

June 11, 1957 – September 8, 2017

World premiere of 'Dinner Before Dawn' Friday

SOAP LAKE — The curtain will go up Friday on the world premiere of a comedy about right and wrong choices – on the diner menu and in life – at the Masquers Theater. “Dinner Before Dawn” is the first play written by Masquers players Andrew Covarrubias and Theresa Freeman.

Rep. Dent's office helps veteran receive awards

MOSES LAKE — Most people think a legislator’s job is solely about making and passing laws. While a lot of their time is spent on the legislative floor working out the details of bills and the budget, sometimes lawmakers get the opportunity to do something special.

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Moses Lake man accused of threatening people with knife

MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake is facing assault charges for allegedly threatening three people with a knife last week.

Inslee making stop in Ephrata today

EPHRATA — Gov. Jay Inslee is stopping in Ephrata today to hear about the city’s suspended waterline project and the effort to save pygmy rabbits during a recent fire.

Grant PUD fiber program to be discussed Sept. 28

EPHRATA — Grant County PUD commissioners will discuss the future of the district’s fiber program during the commission’s Sept. 26 morning session. The discussion will begin at 9 a.m. in the conference room at the Hydro Office Building at Wanapum Dam, 14352 Highway 243.

Legals September 13, 2017

NOTICE TO MATERIAL SUPPLIERS Sealed bids, plainly marked "Bid for Alternate Daily Cover 2017", will be received by Grant County at the Office of the Board of County Commissioners located in the County Courthouse, 35 C Street NW - Room 207, P.O. Box 37, Ephrata, WA 98823, until 1:30 PM, Tuesday, October 3, 2017, and will then and there, in the Commissioners Hearing Room be opened and publicly read for furnishing and delivering: Quantity Description 176,000 lbs. Alternate Daily Cover Materials Informational copies of the proposal and specifications are on file with the County Engineer in the Grant County Public Works Building, 124 Enterprise St. S.E., Ephrata, WA 98823. The Board of County Commissioners reserves the right to reject or accept any or all portions of the bids received. #09029/114160 Pub: September 8 & 13, 2017

Legals September 13, 2017

CITY OF OTHELLO NOTIFICATION OF OTHELLO CITY COUNCIL STRATEGIC PLANNING MEETING LOCATION CHANGE This is official notification that the Othello City Council has scheduled a Strategic Planning Meeting to be held on the Friday, September 22nd, 2017 and Saturday, September 23rd, 2017 at the Othello Senior Center located at 755 N 7th Ave. The meeting will begin at 4:00 p.m. Friday, September 22nd and commence again on Saturday, September 23rd at 8:00 a.m. All Council meetings are open to the public. More information may be obtained from City Hall at 488-5686. Rebecca P. Ozuna City Clerk #09032/114169 Pub: September 13, 2017

Another sluggish Seahawks opener brings up old questions

RENTON, Wash. (AP) — It took just a few minutes of the season opener against Green Bay for preseason fears about the Seattle Seahawks’ offensive line and its ability to protect quarterback Russell Wilson to re-emerge as legitimate concerns.

Mid-Columbia Libraries support student success

The Mid-Columbia Libraries (MCL) online catalog offers Accelerated Reader (AR) collection searchable by level, interest, and grade. Parents and educators looking to support their students reading progress can visit the MCL web site to search for qualifying AR books for kids of all ages and abilities.

Prep roundup: Warden girls soccer routs Wahluke 5-1

MATTAWA — Aubree Skone continued her scoring blitz with four more goals and Warden beat Wahluke 5-1.

Big shots by Gamel, Seager push Mariners past Rangers 10-3

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Ben Gamel and Kyle Seager both hit three-run homers and the Seattle Mariners beat the Texas Rangers 10-3 on Tuesday night in a matchup of wild card hopefuls.

Cougars rough up Bulldogs on the pitch

OKANOGAN — Aubree Skone recorded four goals and assisted on four more and the Warden Cougars crushed Okanogan 9-2 Saturday.

Moses Lake outlasts Eastmont in five sets

MOSES LAKE — They were toast.

Morgan Skone's circus shot ignites shutout of Eastmont

MOSES LAKE — Sometimes it’s a little better to be lucky than good.

Fred M. Huston

October 26, 1928 – July 16. 2017

American Legion Riders POW/MIA Charity Ride comes to Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE — If you are out and about this Saturday you might see a group of nearly 100 motorcyclists riding in unison to support a number of good causes during the American Legion Riders POW/MIA Charity Ride.

Close call

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Moses Lake native accepted to CDC program

ATLANTA — Physician Elisabeth Hesse is training for the kind of job they make movies about.

Shrimp take time to prepare, but are so worth it

I had a desire for some coconut shrimp, but didn’t want to pay the price I saw for a box of them I found in the freezer section of the local megamart.

Thomas Roger Tyler

July 6, 1942 – June 29, 2017

Grant County unemployment remains at 27-year lows

YAKIMA — Grant County’s unemployment rate stayed the same between June and July 2017. But a big drop in unemployed residents meant there was a big drop in the unemployment rate between July 2016 and July 2017.

Joe Rogers Trail dedication ceremony set for Saturday

MOSES LAKE — Joe Rogers was champion of trails in Moses Lake and Grant County all the way up until his untimely death in 2015. That commitment will be honored on Saturday during a dedication ceremony for the Joe Rogers Trail, which connects Big Bend Community College with Moses Lake.

Legals September 12, 2017

NOTICE OF ROAD CONSTRUCTION Central Washington Asphalt, Inc. will begin road construction of 7.20 miles of HMA overlay on Beverly Burke Road, from MP 0.00 to MP 7.20, a two lane county road in Grant county, WA and includes planing bituminous pavement, shoulder finishing, hot mix asphalt, project temporary traffic control, painted centerline and edge line and other work all in accordance with the plans and specifications. Any questions or concerns can be directed to Central Washington Asphalt's main office at (509) 765-5757. #09030/114109 Pub: September 8, 11, & 12, 2017

If you listen, hickory shafted golf clubs still have a tale to tell

I took that dream golf vacation to St. Andrews, Scotland back in 2005, played nine of 14 days and visited everything with a stick and a golf ball out front.

Saving Lives: Deputies will carry nasal spray to reverse drug OD's

GRANT COUNTY — Naloxone has proven over the years to save lives. The nasal anti-opioid spray has been used by countless law enforcement agencies across the country in reviving victims of opioid overdoses and will soon be in the hands of Grant County Sheriff’s Office deputies in hopes of repeating that nationwide success in Grant County.

Knights take the bite out of the Bulldogs

ELLENSBURG — The two-time defending state champion Royal Knights made mincemeat out of No. 4 ranked Ellensburg dominating the 2A powerhouse Bulldogs 42-0 in nonleague action on their home turf Friday. It was the 28th win in a row for the 1A team that is ranked No. 1 in the AP Washington Football Prep Poll.

Seahawks QB Russell Wilson endures another Lambeau loss

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Another trip back to Wisconsin for Seattle’s Russell Wilson turned into a dud.

Prep roundup: Royal trounces Othello, improves to 2-0

ROYAL CITY — When the smoke finally cleared out of the Columbia Basin, Royal promptly smoked Othello on the football field.

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Gun show sets its sights on growing in Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE — $70.

K-9 deputy to receive bullet/stab-proof vest

EPHRATA — A donation from a non-profit organization will be making one of the Grant County Sheriff’s Office’s four-legged deputies a little bit safer out in the field.

CPR lessons help save grandmother's life

MOSES LAKE — Amy Rohrich learned CPR as part of the parenting classes she took prior to the birth of her daughter Eliana Brooks. The instructors recommended learning the techniques, both for infants and adults, just in case. Amy said she agreed. “Better to know than not know it,” she said.

New exhibit opens Friday at Moses Lake Museum

MOSES LAKE — An exhibit featuring the photographs of the late Joe Rogers, longtime professor at Big Bend Community College, will open Friday at the Moses Lake Museum & Art Center.

Fairgrounds manager featured speaker

MOSES LAKE — Mickey Webb, Grant County Fairgrounds manager, will speak at Tuesday’s Republican Women of Grant County meeting.

Quincy celebrates farmers, markets and community

QUINCY — The first thing the Quincy Lions Club does to prepare for Farmer Consumer Awareness Day is secure the Quincy High School kitchen.

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Legals September 11, 2017

NOTICE OF ROAD CONSTRUCTION Central Washington Asphalt, Inc. will begin road construction of 7.20 miles of HMA overlay on Beverly Burke Road, from MP 0.00 to MP 7.20, a two lane county road in Grant county, WA and includes planing bituminous pavement, shoulder finishing, hot mix asphalt, project temporary traffic control, painted centerline and edge line and other work all in accordance with the plans and specifications. Any questions or concerns can be directed to Central Washington Asphalt's main office at (509) 765-5757. #09030/114109 Pub: September 8, 11, & 12, 2017

No. 20 Washington St beats Boise St 47-44 in 3 overtimes

PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — Jamal Morrow caught a 22-yard pass and dove across the goal line in the third overtime to lift No. 20 Washington State to a 47-44 comeback victory over Boise State on Saturday night.

Packers beat Seahawks 17-9 to take NFC heavyweight match

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay defensive lineman Mike Daniels’ strip sack of Russell Wilson deep in Seattle territory in the third quarter set up Ty Montgomery’s 6-yard touchdown run on the next play to spark the Packers’ 17-9 win on Sunday.

Chiefs fans get their white on for the cause

MOSES LAKE — The sun broke through a smoke-filled haze for the first time in three days, like a breath of fresh air, Friday night as Moses Lake football fans gathered at Lions Field.

Chiefs run tough in Moses Lake Invitational

MOSES LAKE — After a week of running up and down the halls at school because the air quality was too poor to get any work done outside, it just felt good to get out and blow the jets out, stretch it out and run the first cross country meet of the season at the Moses Lake Invitational.

Prep roundup: Moses Lake defense pitches 'shut out' in win over Hanford

MOSES LAKE — Before the season, Moses Lake head coach Todd Griffith explained how he needed to insert a special protection against Hunter Cruz just so his offense could function during practice.

More West Nile Virus found in Grant County

MOSES LAKE — Health officials with Grant County have found more mosquitoes infected with West Nile Virus in and around Moses Lake.

Royal Girls Soccer ready to get back at it

ROYAL CITY — The Royal Girls soccer team is a hungry unit looking to get back to postseason play after missing district action by one game last year.

National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month Instill good eating and exercise habits

Statistics year after year on childhood obesity are not encouraging. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that one in every five children in the United States is obese, with certain groups of children being more affected than others. There is no single or simple solution. However, National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month provides an opportunity for learning ways to prevent and address this serious health concern.

AWB to name Judy Warnick Legislator of the Year

MOSES LAKE — The Association of Washington Business (AWB) is planning on naming Sen. Judy Warnick, R-Moses Lake, the 2017 AWB Legislator of the Year.

Big turnout for Warden Community Days

WARDEN — Five-year-old Juan Vela Jr. sat on the curb with his head down after the Warden Community Days parade Monday morning. The young boy had arrived at the parade too late and missed out on a lot of free candy. As people were leaving the parade, much to Juan’s surprise, a passerby put a grocery bag full of candy in his lap and simply walked away without saying a word or glancing back to see the boy’s bewildered reaction.

Big Bend Volleyball looking to earn respect in the NWAC

MOSES LAKE — They are laying the groundwork to something good, changing the culture, and seeing if they can’t earn a little respect in the Northwest Athletic Conference East Region this season.

Montana man dies in collision near Ritzville

RITZVILLE — Equipment failure reportedly led to the death of a Montana man on Interstate 90 near Ritzville early Saturday morning.

Backyard composting

Today we conclude Mona’s column about composting.

Ephrata votes to leave county conservation district

EPHRATA — The Ephrata City Council voted unanimously Wednesday evening to withdraw from the Grant County Conservation District.

Sherry L. (Camp) Lange

July 11, 1936 – August 29, 2017

Ephrata police promotes new sergeant

EPHRATA — Ephrata Police Chief Mike Warren swore in the department’s newest sergeant Wednesday evening, Ryan Harvey.

Moses Lake man sentenced for downloading child porn

SPOKANE — A Moses Lake man will be spending nine years in federal prison for downloading images of child pornography over the internet.

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Moon over Moses

MRJ flies again

MOSES LAKE — Mitsubishi Aircraft’s regional jetliner — the MRJ — is flying again after being grounded over a week ago following a mysterious engine failure during flight.

Dennis' notes about composting

Mona’s composting column has been most interesting and informative to those who have never constructed a pile. My compost pile is years old.

Rep. Newhouse committed to protecting DACA immigrants

WASHINGTON D.C. — Fourth Congressional District Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Yakima, is committed to finding a legislative fix for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, which President Donald Trump announced earlier this week will be ending in six months.

Adams County Fair opens Wednesday

OTHELLO — It’s fair – and parade and rodeo and demolition derby – time in Adams County; the Adams County Fair is scheduled for Sept. 13 through 16.

Legals September 8, 2017

NOTICE OF ROAD CONSTRUCTION Central Washington Asphalt, Inc. will begin road construction of 7.20 miles of HMA overlay on Beverly Burke Road, from MP 0.00 to MP 7.20, a two lane county road in Grant county, WA and includes planing bituminous pavement, shoulder finishing, hot mix asphalt, project temporary traffic control, painted centerline and edge line and other work all in accordance with the plans and specifications. Any questions or concerns can be directed to Central Washington Asphalt's main office at (509) 765-5757. #09030/114109 Pub: September 8, 11, & 12, 2017

Adams County Fair kicks off next week

The Adams County Fair Sept. 13-16 is sure to be a rip-roaring event for all who attend. The annual venue has roots dating back to the 1930s and was originally held in Ritzville. It was changed to its current location in Othello in the 1950s.

Basin roundup: Big Bend shows flashes in loss to Linn-Benton

MOSES LAKE — Big Bend head coach Mike DeHoog grabbed a piece of scratch paper to draw two lines.

Kenedee Peters, Brittany Kwon win U.S. Women's Amateur Four-Ball Qualifier medalist honors

WOODBURN, Ore. — Kenedee Peters and Brittany Kwon made birdie on the first hole of the playoff hole to secure medalist honors at the 2017 U.S. Women's Amateur Four-Ball Qualifier Thursday morning at OGA Course in Woodburn. Ore.

Swimmer Anna Fair ready for fast times at Moses Lake High School

Moses Lake senior Anna Fair walked through the doors at the Tony St. Onge Pool of Dreams, set her gym bag down, took a deep breath and got ready to go to work.

People coming together is silver lining to Hurricane Harvey

All of the things that went wrong in New Orleans with Hurricane Katrina in 2005 appear to have been corrected with Houston’s recent Hurricane Harvey. Chalk it up to a series of important lessons learned.

Connell upends Othello Huskies in season opener

CONNELL — To borrow a Yogism, it was deja vu all over again.

Turn your attention to fire prevention Fire Deaths on the Rise in 2017

Olympia — The State Fire Marshal’s Office encourages residents to turn their attention to fire prevention, as fire deaths across the state have increased this year — currently at 54 deaths compared to 55 total in 2016. 

Life in the bus lane

The executive leaving work early (BMW, dress shirt but no tie, 3:30 in the afternoon) had every right to honk at me. I was in the wrong place.

Boetger named new director at MLBA

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Business Association (MLBA) recently announcing the hiring of Michaelle Boetger as its new executive director.

County made right call with summer burn ban

The heavy smoke clouding the air from several regional wildfires is a reminder of how dry the Columbia Basin and the surrounding area truly is. The shrub-steppe habitat of Eastern Washington, with its thick and bountiful sagebrush, is well known for its desert-like environment. Dry conditions are the norm around here. The driest part of the state is found here in the Columbia Basin, which only receives 5-10 inches of rain annually, according to information provided by the state Department of Ecology.

Quincy to hire police captain

QUINCY — The Quincy City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved recreating the position of police captain, authorizing the hiring of a new captain sometime around the first of the year.

William David McBee

April 28, 1955 – September 1, 2017

Wheat growers want Trump to maintain Korea trade deal

RITZVILLE — Two organizations representing wheat and barley growers in Eastern Washington are asking President Trump not to withdraw from the U.S. free trade agreement with South Korea.

Volunteers sought for 2nd Harvest distributions

QUINCY — Volunteers are being sought for the next two 2nd Harvest-Microsoft food distributions, scheduled for Grand Coulee and Coulee City.

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Legals September 7, 2017

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF GRANT WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB ] D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT ] CASE NO.: 16-2-00980-4 INDIVIDUALLY BUT AS TRUSTEE FO ] JUDGEMENT NO.: 17-9-00561-6 PRETIUM MORTGAGE ACQUISITION TRUST, ] ] SHERIFF'S NOTICE TO Plaintiff ] JUDGEMENT OF SALE OF ] REAL PROPERTY vs. ] ] THE ESTATE OF RUTH E. FANDRICH; THE ] UNKNOWN HEIRS, ASSIGNEES, AND ] DEVISEES OF RUTH E. FANDRICH; HELEN ] BICKLE; ASSOCIATES HOUSING FINANCE, ] LLC; AND ALL OTHER PERSONS OR PARTIES ] UNKNOWN CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, ] LIEN, OR INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY ] COMMONLY KNOWN AS 11202 BOBWHITE DR. ] NE, MOSES LAKE, WASHINGTON, 98837 ] ] Defendant. ] The Estate of Ruth E. Fandrich Helen Bickle 11202 Bobwhite Dr. NE 11202 Bobwhite Dr. NE Moses Lake, WA 98837 Moses Lake, WA 98837 The Unknown Heirs, Assignees And Devisee Unknown All Other Persons or Parties Of Ruth E. Fandrich 11202 Bobwhite Dr. NE 11202 Bobwhite Dr. NE Moses Lake, WA 98837 Moses Lake, WA 98837 Associates Housing Finance, LLC c/o CT Corporation System as Registered Agent 505 Union Ave. SE, Ste. 120 Olympia, WA 98501 The Superior Court of Grant County has directed the undersigned Sheriff of Grant County to sell the property described to satisfy a judgment in the above entitled action: LOT 4, QUAIL SPRINGS, PHASE 3, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 18 OF PLATS, PAGES 47 AND 48, RECORDS OF GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON. TAX PARCEL NO.: 120881604 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 11202 Bobwhite Dr. NE, Moses Lake, Washington. The sale of the described property is to take place at 10:30 am on the 22nd day of September, 2017 at the main lobby of the Grant County Courthouse, Ephrata, Washington. The judgment debtor can avoid the sale by paying the judgment amount of $214,088.84 plus interest, costs and fees before the sale date. For the exact amount, contact the attorney at the address stated below. This property is subject to: A redemption period of eight months, which will expire at 4:30 pm on the 22nd day of May, 2018. The judgment debtor or debtors or any of them may redeem the above described property at any time up to the end of the redemption period by paying the amount bid at the Sheriff's sale plus additional costs, taxes, assessment, certain other amounts, fees and interest. If you are interested in redeeming the property, contact the attorney at the address stated below to determine the exact amount necessary to redeem. IMPORTANT NOTICE: If the judgment debtor or debtors do not redeem the property by 4:30 pm on the 22nd day of May, 2018, the end of the redemption period, the purchaser at the Sheriff's sale will become the owner and may evict the occupant from the property unless the occupant is a tenant holding under an unexpired lease. If the property to be sold is occupied as a principal residence by the judgment debtor or debtors at the time of sale, he, she, they or any of them may have the right to retain possession during the redemption period, if any, without payment of any rent or occupancy fee. The judgment debtor may also have a right to retain possession during any redemption period if the property is used for farming or if the property is being sold under a mortgage that so provides. Dated this 21st day of July, 2017, at Ephrata, WA 98823. THOMAS E. JONES, Sheriff of Grant County By: Theresa Sheets, Civil Specialist cc: ALDRIDGE PITE, LLP Attn: Shannon K. Calt 111 SW Columbia Street: Suite 950 Portland, Oregon 97201 Phone: 1-858-750-7600 #09001/102683 Pub August 3, 10, 17, & 24, & 31, 2017 and September 7, 2017

Wahluke Warriors drop nonleague tilt at Zillah

ZILLAH — Getting out of the gate with win to start the season is crucial especially if things didn’t go so well the prior year. But it wasn’t in the cards for the Warriors who suffered a 28-0 opening season nonleague loss to the Leopards in Zillah Friday night.

Eastern football travels to Moses Lake for practice

MOSES LAKE — Charter buses filled with Eastern Washington football players, coaches and support staff rumbled through Moses Lake and came to rest near Lions Field.

Offutt Air Force Base tour provides valuable information

This is the second of a three-part series about an educational trip to Offutt Air Force Base by honorary commanders and civic leaders.

Maybin's homer in 9th lifts Houston past Seattle 5-3

SEATTLE (AP) — Newly acquired Cameron Maybin hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning to lift Houston past the Seattle Mariners 5-3 on Wednesday night, as the Astros completed a three-game sweep to extend their winning streak to seven.

Fresh News Report from MarDon Resort

The water level is currently at 1026.70 — 18.60 feet lower than high-pool back in May. The level will for the next several weeks before feeding water back into the Potholes Reservoir, so use caution when launching your boat. The low water is making it extremely difficult if not impossible to get very far into the dunes. The water temps back in the dunes are in the mid-80s, and main lake surface temp is right around 80 degrees.

Big Bend takes a step in the right direction in loss to Grays Harbor

MOSES LAKE — Hailey Miller chased a ball to within a few steps of the doors leading to the lobby, making a diving save to keep it alive. Libero Laurissa Kisler hurried over to send the ball back over the net during Wednesday’s NWAC volleyball match at DeVries Activity Center.

Charity ride runs through Othello

The 7th annual Post 209 Legion Riders POW/MIA Charity Ride is Saturday, Sept. 16. The poker run will cover 150 miles and include five stops at designated sponsor locations; two of which are located in Othello.

Battle of the Badge postponed again

MOSES LAKE — Organizers of the annual Battle of the Badge charity softball game have decided to postpone tonight’s game because of poor air quality conditions that are expected to remain in the region until Friday.

Data center technician program offered at Big Bend

MOSES LAKE — A one-year class to help train people to work in the data center sector of the computer industry will be offered beginning this fall at Big Bend Community College. Big Bend officials worked with managers at data centers located in Grant County to design the curriculum.

Bad air forces schools inside

MOSES LAKE — Schools in Moses Lake moved outdoor activities indoors on Tuesday as the Washington State Department of Health determined the air over the Columbia Basin had become unhealthy.

Lucille Anne 'Babe' Skramstad

January 26, 1937 – August 21, 2017

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Quincy man sentenced for strangling girlfriend

QUINCY — A Quincy man will be spending six months in jail for strangling his girlfriend during an attack in July.

Commission approves annual burn ban

EPHRATA — With the smoke from a half a dozen fires hanging heavy over the Columbia Basin, the Grant County Commission unanimously approved an annual countywide summer burn ban on Tuesday.

Smoky skies invade the Basin

MOSES LAKE — You know the smoke is getting bad in Moses Lake when Blue Heron Park is unobservable from the Alder Street Fill. The smoke rolled into the Columbia Basin over the Labor Day weekend, becoming increasingly thick and hazardous to the health of locals as each day passed.

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Legals September 6, 2017

SUMMARY PUBLICATION AN ORDINANCE AMENDING OTHELLO MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 12.20.010 OF CHAPTER 12.20 ENTILITED "INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE AND USE OF SYSTEM" In accordance with RCW 35A.12.160, the following is a summary of Othello Ordinance No. 1496, passed by the Othello City Council and approved by Mayor Shawn R. Logan on the 28th day of August, 2017. The full text may be mailed, free of charge, to any person requesting a copy. SUMMARY This ordinance amends and clarifies where City ownership of water mains, services, backflow preventers, and appurtenances ends and where private ownership begins. Rebecca P. Ozuna City Clerk #09021/112585 Pub: September 6, 2017

Legals September 6, 2017

Housing Authority of Grant County Call for Bids Fire Restoration of Karen Lane Apartments, Ephrata, WA Notice is hereby given that SEALED BIDS shall be received by the Housing Authority of Grant County (HAGC) located at 1139 Larson Blvd in Moses Lake, WA 98837 until 2:00 p.m. on Thursday September 21, 2017 in HAGC conference room, at which time the bids for Restoration of Fire damaged Karen Lane Apts located at 269 D St SE, Ephrata, WA, shall be opened and publicly read. A bid walk will be held Tuesday September 12, 2017 at 8:00 AM at Karen Lane Apartments. Bid packages may be picked up at Housing Authority office located at 1139 Larson Blvd, Moses Lake, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Thursday or electronically through www.hagc.net. Bids must be received in Sealed Envelope, marked as "Karen Lane Apt Restoration" attention Doug Larsen. #09014/110008 Pub: August 31, 2017 & September 1, 5, 6, 7, 2017

New guys Verlander, Maybin lift Astros over Mariners 3-1

SEATTLE (AP) — Justin Verlander pitched six strong innings and won his Astros debut after Cameron Maybin hit a two-run homer with one out in the seventh for Houston’s first hit Tuesday night in a 3-1 victory over the Seattle Mariners.

Othello cross-country returns top boys

Boys who ran 15 of the top 22 times with last year’s cross country squad will return for the 2017 season. Sophomore David Maldonado sets the pace for the Huskie pack attack.

Nation's largest dairy wastewater facility christened in Royal City

ROYAL CITY — The Washington State Dairy Products Commission alongside representatives from BioFiltro hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Royal Dairy Aug. 22 for the implementation of an 80,000 square-foot surface area wastewater treatment facility; the largest of its kind in the nation.

Seahawks make statement in getting Richardson from Jets

RENTON, Wash. (AP) — Sheldon Richardson received the traditional welcome of being a new member of the Seattle Seahawks.

The most pear-fect time of the year

The fresh pear season is in full swing here. Now is the time to buy local product at inexpensive pricing.

More West Nile Virus found in Grant County

MOSES LAKE — Health officials with Grant County have found more mosquitoes infected with West Nile Virus in and around Moses Lake.

Dog day afternoon: Four-legged swimmers take over Splash Zone in Ephrata

EPHRATA — Usually at Splash Zone in Ephrata all you can see is parents watching their kids closely and safeguarding against potential danger. On Monday, however, the babies the adults were watching over in the pool were covered in fur and had four legs. The city decided to open the park up to dogs and their owners for the first time on Labor Day, a decision that proved popular as Splash Zone was packed.

Small town, big heart Warden Community Days

WARDEN — Five-year-old Juan Vela Jr. sat on the curb with his head down after the Warden Community Days parade Monday morning. The young boy had arrived at the parade too late and missed out on a lot of free candy. As people were leaving the parade, much to Juan’s surprise, a passerby put a grocery bag full of candy in his lap and simply walked away without saying a word or glancing back to see the boy’s bewildered reaction.

ML may end water rationing this week

MOSES LAKE — With the city’s daily water usage rate down to an acceptable level, officials in Moses Lake are expected to end the city-wide water rationing schedule that was put into effect in July.

A hazy shade of summer

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Grant County Sheriff’s Office

Montana man dies in collision near Ritzville

RITZVILLE — Equipment failure reportedly led to the death of a Montana man on Interstate 90 near Ritzville early Saturday morning.

Getting down and dirty

Legals September 5, 2017

City of Moses Lake Notice of Application and Public Hearing The Lakes Mobile Home Park LLC submitted an application for a Conditional Use Permit on July 25, 2017. The application was determined to be substantially complete and ready for review on August 21, 2017. The project location is The Lakes Manufactured Home Park, 1701 E. Burr Avenue. The proposal is to develop the remaining uncompleted portion of the existing mobile home park by adding 31 double-wide manufactured home spaces. Private streets and utilities will be extended to serve the additional spaces. The project has been determined to be consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan and the following development regulations are applicable to the project: City of Moses Lake Municipal Code Title 14 Environmental Regulations, Title 16 Buildings and Construction, Title 18 Zoning, and Title 20 Development Review Process. The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing for this project at 7:00 pm, September 28, 2017 in the City Council Chambers located at 401 S. Balsam. All interested parties are encouraged to attend and make comment. Comments on this proposal from public agencies with jurisdiction will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on September 12, 2017. Comments on this proposal from the general public will be accepted up to the date of the public hearing. In addition, persons who want to be informed of future actions or the final decision on this proposal should provide their name and address to the project planner listed below. The final decision on this proposal will be made within 120 days of the date of the notice of completeness and may be appealed according to the City appeal provisions specified in Moses Lake Municipal Code 20.11, Appeals. For more information, contact Daniel Leavitt at (509)764-3749. Submit written comments to Daniel Leavitt, Associate Planner, City of Moses Lake Community Development Department, 321 S. Balsam, P.O. Box 1579, Moses Lake, WA 98837. Copies of the information related to this application are available for review at no charge at the address above. Date of Notice: August 31, 2017 #09022/112884 Pub: September 5, 2017

Krogh scores twice in return from injury; Moses Lake routs Post Falls

MOSES LAKE — It had been a long time since junior Madi Krogh suited up for Moses Lake.

Warden overmatched in loss to Okanogan

WARDEN — Edgar Hernandez never thought he would get into a varsity game at quarterback for Warden.

City Council mulls over recycling program

As eager as some Othello residents — and city council members — are to have a city-wide recycling program, it will be difficult to create a program that will pay for itself.

Royal Thunder soccer gets comeback win over Wenatchee

WENATCHEE — The Royal Thunder pulled out a 5-3 shootout win over Aguilitas Wenatchee to claim the league championship at the Apple Bowl in Wenatchee Aug. 19.

Friday Night Lights are off and running

The lights shine bright on Friday night and despite the fact that summer was all too short, high school football took center stage on the eve of the Labor Day weekend.

Keuchel, Bregman lead Astros past Mariners, 6-2

SEATTLE (AP) — Alex Bregman had a tiebreaking two-run double in Houston’s four-run seventh inning and Dallas Keuchel pitched effectively into the eighth to lead the Astros to their fifth straight win, 6-2 over the Seattle Mariners on Monday.

Connell upends Othello in football season opener

CONNELL — To borrow a Yogism, it was deja vu all over again.

Falk lifts No. 24 Washington St. over Montana St. 31-0

PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — Luke Falk threw for 311 yards and three touchdowns, setting the school career touchdown pass record, as No. 24 Washington State beat Montana State 31-0 in the season opener for both teams on Saturday night.

Girls' soccer squad young but talented

Last year the nine graduating Lady Huskie soccer players saw the fruits of their four year rebuilding process.

Farmers Market change not good for some

Rosa Gonzalez would like Othello’s farmers market switched back to Saturday.

Othello School District discusses bond

At least some Othello School District patrons are skeptical of having a kindergarten through fifth grade school and a middle school in close proximity. Most of the 183 respondents to a survey conducted by the district also preferred one construction bond proposal to two. The survey results were presented to Othello School Board members Monday night

Young Huskie squad hopes to duplicate last years run

Othello volleyball coach Steve Parris shares something in common with Lady Huskie soccer coach Bernie Garza this year: both have rosters loaded with youth and very few seniors.

Backyard composting

Composting is nature’s way of recycling your trash to treasure. Much of what we throw away from our kitchens and yards can be composted into rich, healthy soil instead of piled into a landfill. 

The Buys' are Quincy's Farm Family of the Year

QUINCY — Making something out of nothing is the typical plight for most farmers. It was no different for Jim and Minnie Buys who bought a modest parcel of land 50 years ago off of what is now Adams and 11.5 Road Northwest in Quincy, and turned it into a thriving spread.

Old school Huskies look to ground out wins

Last year, the Othello Huskies bounced back from an opening loss to Connell to win seven straight CWAC conference games. The Pack Attack then suffered league losses to Prosser and Ellensburg to finish tied with Selah and Prosser for third place in league play. A loss to West Valley of Spokane in a cross-over game ended Othello’s season one win shy of a berth into the 2A state tournament.

Troopers ramping up patrols over Labor Day weekend

WENATCHEE — With Labor Day weekend a busy time for travel during the year, the Washington State Patrol will be ramping up their emphasis patrols and directing resources to put troopers in local areas with heavy traffic and calls for service.

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Moses Lake Police Department

Swiss Bakery opens on Basin Street in Ephrata

EPHRATA — Tom and Ansh Baur decided to open a bakery in Ephrata because it was the friendliest town they found in Washington.

Warden Community Days returns on Monday

WARDEN — Many people tend to head out of town over the Labor Day weekend. If you happen to be in the area on Labor Day, consider attending Warden Community Days and experience one of the many community celebrations the Columbia Basin has to offer.

Duck walk

Food thermometers mandatory for food safety

This United States Department of Agriculture article has been on my desk all summer. While it addresses checking food thermometers during the summer, food thermometers are mandatory all year long. Purchase one or two or three and use them. Garnet and I have one in the kitchen and one in the travel trailer, plus a third in our food travel bag.

Backyard composting methods

Composting is nature’s way of recycling your trash to treasure. Much of what we throw away as trash from our kitchens and yards can be composted into rich, healthy soil instead of piled into a landfill. Composting is the natural decomposition of organic materials such as leaves, straw, and food scraps. Materials are typically heaped on a pile, which allows microorganisms to break them down over time.

This old man, he played 10

Three weeks ago, I tweaked my left knee while in the backyard garden. Last week, I turned my right ankle while I was in McCosh Park, exploring the edges of the lake.

Finding joy in the darkness

A gardener took great pride in caring for his lawn. But one year it grew full of dandelions. He tried every method and product to get rid of them, but nothing worked. Exasperated, he wrote the Department of Agriculture explaining all he had done. “What shall I try next?” he wrote. “Try getting used to them,” came the reply.

East Wenatchee man accused of rape

MOSES LAKE — A East Wenatchee man is accused of raping his estranged wife in Moses Lake over the course of three days.

Marie T. Hathaway

August 24, 1949 – August 16, 2017

MRJ grounded after engine trouble

MOSES LAKE — The fleet of four Mitsubishi Regional Jets (MRJ) currently undergoing flight testing here were grounded following an engine problem last week that forced a plane into an unscheduled landing in Portland.

Julie D. Capps

July 11, 1965 – August 20, 2017

Legals September 1, 2017

CITY OF MOSES LAKE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING SIX-YEAR STREET PROGRAM 2018-2023 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held before the MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL in Moses Lake Civic Center Building 401 South Balsam Street at 7:00 p.m. on September 12th, 2017 to consider a resolution adopting the Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program 2018-2023. Any person wishing to file for or against the above request may be heard at the above stated time and place. DATED THIS 29th day of August, 2017 /s/ W. Cindy Jensen Finance Director #09015/111614 Pub: Setember 1, 2017

Mejia, Herrera lead Soap Lake's sparse senior class

Soap Lake graduated 15 seniors off of its football team last year.

Quincy football 'light years ahead' of last season

Last season was the year of change for the Quincy football team with a new head coach and a last-minute change at quarterback.

Almira/Coulee-Hartline eyes deep playoff run in 2017

When Brandon Walsh sat three starters down last season after a violation of team rules, it wasn’t about laying down the law.

Ephrata girls soccer team opens 2017 season at Cascade

EPHRATA — The good news is, the Ephrata girls soccer team returns 10 of 11 starters. The bad news, it’s the same old CWAC and everybody is chasing Selah again in 2017.

Tigers big up front, long at receiver this season

Playing with swag isn’t something that’s taught, it comes from winning and that’s been the missing ingredient with Ephrata football the past couple of seasons.

Moses Lake defense loaded with returning talent

Hunter Cruz didn’t mince words when asked how good Moses Lake’s defense could be this season.

Huskies ready to step into CWAC's upper echelon

There’s a quiet confidence that’s a part of the Othello football tradition. It starts with discipline in the weight room and carries over onto the practice field, and eventually on game night.

Cougars lean on experienced offensive line

It’s a position group that’s usually a question mark for most high school coaches.

LRS looks to bounce back from uncharacteristic down year

When the calendar turned to November and the Lind-Ritzville/Sprague Broncos no longer had any football games, head coach Greg Whitmore looked inward.

ACH falls to Sunnyside Christian in battle of ranked teams

GRANGER — In an early-season tilt between ranked teams, Almira/Coulee-Hartline was stymied in the second half and lost to fifth-ranked Sunnyside Christian 34-20.