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Thursday, March 31

March 31, 2005 8 p.m.

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FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION

March 31, 2005 8 p.m.

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Sealed bids will be received by the Public Utility District No. 2 of Grant County at Ephrata Washington until 2:30 P.M., on April 14, 2005, for Pole Testing and Treatment as more fully described in Contract Documents 130-2047.

March 31, 2005 8 p.m.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE

Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq.

March 31, 2005 8 p.m.

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Sealed bids will be received by the Public Utility District No. 2 of Grant County at Ephrata Washington until 2:30 P.M., on April 13, 2005, for Contract Drilling, Construction and Development of Six (6) Shallow Monitoring Wells as more fully described in Contract Documents 430-2040.

Proposed livestock sales barn lauded
March 31, 2005 8 p.m.

Proposed livestock sales barn lauded

Market would be part of sugar factory site

March 31, 2005 8 p.m.

REQUEST FOR BIDS

Grant County Courthouse requests sealed bids for 1 EA. Closed Loop Cooling Tower for Courthouse system.

March 31, 2005 8 p.m.

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Sealed bids will be received by the Public Utility District No. 2 of Grant County at Beverly, Washington until 2:30 P.M., on April 13, 2005 for a contract to Supply Supervision, Certification and all necessary Parts for one DBI/SALA SAYFGLIDA Horizontal Lifeline At Wanapum Dam as more fully described in Contract Documents 370-2053.

March 31, 2005 8 p.m.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE

Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq.

Looking for a fourth title
March 31, 2005 8 p.m.

Looking for a fourth title

MOSES LAKE — At 4 a.m. today, the Moses Lake drill team will roll out of the high school parking lot toward their fourth national title competition.

March 31, 2005 8 p.m.

Grant County bucks housing trend

Statewide affordability drops while county numbers stay strong

March 31, 2005 8 p.m.

Budget may help operation of rail cars

WSPC, others still seeking to mend ML transportation woes

March 31, 2005 8 p.m.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE

Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq.

March 31, 2005 8 p.m.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE

Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq.

March 31, 2005 8 p.m.

DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE (DNS)

PUBLIC NOTICE

Wednesday, March 30

March 30, 2005 8 p.m.

Katherine Jesse "Kay" Rasor

Katherine Jesse "Kay" Rasor, 72, longtime Royal City resident, passed away Monday, March 28, 2005 at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane. Graveside funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 2, 2005 at Royal Memorial Gardens in Royal City with Pastor Tim Snyder officiating.

March 30, 2005 8 p.m.

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Sealed bids will be received by the Public Utility District No. 2 of Grant County at Ephrata, Washington until 2:30 P.M., on April 4, 2005 for Sale of Surplus Cisco Equipment as more fully described in Contract Documents 180-2059.

March 30, 2005 8 p.m.

Keith G. Bird

Keith G. Bird, age 47, passed away on March 26, 2005 near La Grande, Ore. in an airplane accident. Keith was born on March 26, 1958 in Warden, Wash. to Ardean and LaVerne Bird. Keith spent his younger years growing up in Mattawa, Wash. He graduated in 1976 from Othello High School in Othello, Wash. He attended Brigham Young University and served an LDS mission in Japan. He married the love of his life, Sheri Haddon, on October 10, 1979 in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple, Idaho Falls, Idaho. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served as a Bishop and in various church callings. Keith owned and operated Action Drain and Rooter for over 23 years. He is survived by his loving wife of 25 years, Sheri, sons Kelsey, Brett, Jacob all of Spokane, daughters Jennifer and husband Todd Cooper of Provo, Utah, Lindsay Bird attending BYU in Provo, Utah, mother LaVerne Bird of Othello, Wash., brothers Alan and Melanie Bird of San Diego, Calif., Blair and Debra Bird of Salem, Ore., Blake and Donnalee Bird of Salt Lake City, Utah, sisters Paula and Kennon Forester of Royal City, Wash., Laurel and Jesse Risenmay of Salem, Ore., and 40 nieces and nephews. Keith was preceded in death by his father Ardean and nephew Todd Maher. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, April 1, 2005 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saint, 401 W. Regina, Spokane, Wash. Internment will follow at Greenwood Memorial Terrace. Heritage Funeral Home 508 N. Government Way, Spokane, WA 99224 is in charge of arrangements.

March 30, 2005 8 p.m.

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Sealed bids will be received by the Public Utility District No. 2 of Grant County at 15655 Wanapum Village Lane SW Beverly, Washington until 2:30 P.M., on April 25,2005 for Construction of Wanapum Future Unit Fish Bypass as more fully described in Contract Documents #330-2023.

Council discusses parking's lot
March 30, 2005 8 p.m.

Council discusses parking's lot

Staff given directions for revisions, next session April 12

March 30, 2005 8 p.m.

Columbia Basin prep sports

Tennis

March 30, 2005 8 p.m.

LEGAL NOTICE

The Grant County Board of Health will hold a public hearing in the Public Works meeting room at 124 Enterprise St. SE in Ephrata on Wednesday, April 13, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. The purpose of the hearing will be to adopt Ordinance 2005-1 & Ordinance 2005-2, amendment to the fee schedule and new food regulations. Anyone wishing to comment regarding this matter should appear at the meeting.

Othello blown over, blown out
March 30, 2005 8 p.m.

Othello blown over, blown out

Huskies face the wind, fall to the long ball

March 30, 2005 8 p.m.

DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE

Description of Proposal: The proposal involves conceptual new buildings in Port of Mattawa Industrial Park #1 over the next 3 - 6 years in the amount of 50,000 to 65,000 square feet in eight to ten structures.

March 30, 2005 8 p.m.

REQUEST FOR BIDS

Grant County Courthouse requests sealed bids for 1 EA. Closed Loop Cooling Tower for Courthouse system.

March 30, 2005 8 p.m.

NOTICE OF APPLICATION

Notice is hereby given that the Grant County Planning Department has received and found the following land use application to be technically complete as of March 25, 2005 and ready for processing, public review and comment.

March 30, 2005 8 p.m.

Super majority worries state educators

Many say voters should decide fate on school levy passage

March 30, 2005 8 p.m.

Medical costs concerning Grant County Jail

Inmate health care part of county budget

Tuesday, March 29

March 29, 2005 8 p.m.

Hearing to discuss possible new livestock market

Meeting held 10 a.m. Wednesday

March 29, 2005 8 p.m.

REGULARLY SCHEDULED BOARD MEETINGS FOR GRANT COUNTY PUBLIC HOSPITAL DISTRICT

# 4 dba MCKAY HEALTHCARE & REHAB, FOR THE YEAR 2005, WILL BE HELD ON THE LAST THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH AT MCKAY HEALTHCARE AT 4:30 PM IN THE CONFERENCE ROOM, EXCEPT THE MEETING FOR NOVEMBER WILL BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 23 AT 4:30 PM.

March 29, 2005 8 p.m.

PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A CLOSED RECORD PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD April 5, 2005 at 11:30 am in the Commissioners Hearing Room, Grant County Courthouse, Ephrata, WA regarding a Reasonable Use Exception application received from Oneida Nunez to allow the development of a single-family dwelling unit on a 3 acre parcel zoned Agriculture. Any interested persons may appear regarding these matters.

VIB-TV shutting down services Wednesday
March 29, 2005 8 p.m.

VIB-TV shutting down services Wednesday

PUD vote to discontinue fiber build-out was 'final straw'

March 29, 2005 8 p.m.

NOTICE OF VACATION OF UTILITY EASEMENT

Notice is hereby given that the land owner, Michael Mulcahy, has requested the vacation of the dedicated five (5) foot utility easements existing on each side of the interior lot line of lots 24 and 25 (311 Airport Way North) of the plat of "Desert Aire Division 7" as recorded in book 12, at pages 67 and 68, records of Grant County, Washington, commencing from a point on the interior lot line a distance five (5) feet from the front lot line on Airport Way N extending along the interior lot line to a point 10 feet from the rear lot line. The requested vacation is being processed concurrently with an application for lot consolidation. Any party objecting to or having comment on the proposed easement vacation may submit written comments to the Grant County Planning Department, PO Box 37, Ephrata WA 98823, 754-2011, by no later than 5 pm April 11, 2005. Comments may be hand delivered (32 C St. Suite 26a), submitted by mail or FAX (754-6097). Notice published 03/29/05 & 04/05/05.

Folk and film
March 29, 2005 8 p.m.

Folk and film

Local artist gives cafe crowd a multimedia show

March 29, 2005 8 p.m.

C. Lois Edwards

Lois was called home to celebrate Easter with her Savior Wednesday, March 23 while she slept. She was a resident of Hearthstone Inn. Born Cynthia Lois Singleton in Arkansas Pass, Texas on May 10, 1913, the youngest of 5 children born to Walter and Lela Singleton. At the age of 10 she moved to San Diego, Calif. with her parents and oldest brother, Lee, the only surviving sibling.

March 29, 2005 8 p.m.

Theresa Strite

Born June 18, 1959 in Moses Lake, Wash. to William and Loretta (Rogers) Weller. The family moved around the state while her father was in the military. After her mother's death, Theresa moved to Wenatchee, Wash. to live with her grandparents William (Poppy) and Dorothy Rogers. She attended Wenatchee High School, graduating in 1977. She then moved to Spokane, Wash. where she attended Kinman Business University.

Monday, March 28

March 28, 2005 8 p.m.

NOTICE

REGULARLY SCHEDULED BOARD MEETINGS FOR GRANT COUNTY PUBLIC HOSPITAL DISTRICT # 4 dba MCKAY HEALTHCARE & REHAB, FOR THE YEAR 2005, WILL BE HELD ON THE LAST THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH AT MCKAY HEALTHCARE AT 4:30 PM IN THE CONFERENCE ROOM, EXCEPT THE MEETING FOR NOVEMBER WILL BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 23 AT 4:30 PM.

March 28, 2005 8 p.m.

NOTICE OF MEETING

Notice is hereby given that the Governing Board of the North Central Washington Regional Support Network will meet on Friday, April 8, 2005 at the Grant County Public Works Building, 124 Enterprise Street SE, Ephrata, Washington. The meeting is open to the public.

March 28, 2005 8 p.m.

Columbia Basin prep sports

Track & Field

A perfect start for Moses Lake
March 28, 2005 8 p.m.

A perfect start for Moses Lake

The Chiefs sweep Kennewick in first doubleheader of the season

March 28, 2005 8 p.m.

Ordinance No. 2197

An ordinance creating Chapter 8.50 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Residential Vehicle Storage"

Erasing the marks
March 28, 2005 8 p.m.

Erasing the marks

TKR hopes to turn kids' lives around - Gang members paint over their peers' handiwork Friday afternoon, thanks to program

March 28, 2005 8 p.m.

Ordinance No. 2198

An ordinance creating Chapter 8.54 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Abandoned Vehicles and Junk"

On Patrol
March 28, 2005 8 p.m.

On Patrol

Students volunteer as crossing guards as part of after school program

March 28, 2005 8 p.m.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BEHELD, on Tuesday, April 12, 2005 by the Grant County Board of Commissioners regarding amendments to the Comprehensive Plan:

March 28, 2005 8 p.m.

Spring Fair kicks off events season

Free admission, parking for diverse weekend activities

March 28, 2005 8 p.m.

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Noxious Weed Control Board of Grant County will not meet in April. The May board meeting will be held Monday, May 2, 2005, at 8:00 p.m., at the Bureau of Reclamation Building, 32 "C" Street N.W., Room 321, Ephrata, Washington. Following the May meeting, board meetings will be held at this location the first Monday of each month at 8:00 p.m., until further notice.

Friday, March 25

March 25, 2005 8 p.m.

Feeding time is bonding time

Moses Lake moms share the experience of breastfeeding

March 25, 2005 8 p.m.

Films 'for Mormons by Mormons' on the rise

LDS cinema offers alternative entertainment opportunity

March 25, 2005 8 p.m.

Madson, Chambers pull off wins in defeat

Moses Lake girls tennis lose to Kamiakin

March 25, 2005 8 p.m.

CBDL eyes move with water initiative

Meetings will be held in Moses Lake, Connell, Odessa

March 25, 2005 8 p.m.

GRANT COUNTY PUD NOTICE OF MEETING SITE CHANGE

Notice is hereby given that Grant County Public Utility District No. 2 Commissioners will hold their regular Monday Commission Meeting, starting at 9 AM on Monday, March 28, 2005, at the Wilson Creek City Hall, 254 Railroad Street, Wilson Creek, WA. Commissioners will hear public comment on agenda and non-agenda items at 1:00 PM and address their business agenda items at 1:30 PM.

March 25, 2005 8 p.m.

NOTICE

Sealed bids will be received by the Public Utility District No. 2 of Grant County at 15655 Wanapum Village Lane SW, Beverly, Washington until 2:30 P.M., on April 6, 2005 for Rebabbit 1 set of 10 Thrust Runner Bearings for Priest Rapids Dam as more fully described in Contract Documents 230-2026-R.

March 25, 2005 8 p.m.

Columbia Basin prep sports

Golf

March 25, 2005 8 p.m.

Local pastor insures future with Farmers group

Flexible hours helps Gilmartin assist others

March 25, 2005 8 p.m.

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

CITY OF MOSES LAKE

Thursday, March 24

March 24, 2005 8 p.m.

PUBLIC NOTICE

Columbia Basin Ground Water Management Area (GWMA)

March 24, 2005 8 p.m.

INVITATION TO BID

SEALED BIDS will be received by the Port of Moses Lake, 7810 Andrews St. N.E., Suite 200, Moses Lake, Washington, 98837, until 2:00 pm April 11, 2005, for the defined/specified roof repair at various locations on Building 5280 located at the Grant County International Airport. Bids received after this time will not be considered. Bids will then be publicly opened and read.

March 24, 2005 8 p.m.

Roland "Skip" Raymond Hamilton

Roland Raymond Hamilton, "Skip" to all of his friends, age 79, of Moses Lake went home to meet his Lord, Friday, March 18, 2005 at his home after a 3 year battle with cancer.

March 24, 2005 8 p.m.

NOTICE OF STATE'S INTENT TO NEGOTIATE LEASES

Department of Natural Resources will begin negotiation of expiring leases with existing lessees on the following parcels. All leases are subject to third party bids by interested parties. Lease terms and bidding information is available by calling the Southeast Region at 1-800-527-3305 or by visiting the Region Office at 713 Bowers Road, Ellensburg, Washington 98926. These leases expire August 31, 2005

March 24, 2005 8 p.m.

AMENDED NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE

Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq.

March 24, 2005 8 p.m.

NOTICE

will be sold to satisfy the expense of the sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. The sale will be made without warranty, express of implied regarding title, possession, or encumbrances on 04/01/2005. The default(s) referred to in paragraph III, together with any subsequent payments, late charges, advances costs and fees thereafter due, must be cured by 03/21/2005 (11 days before the sale date), to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before the close of the Trustee's business on 03/21/2005 (11 days before the sale date) the defaults(s) as set forth in paragraph III, together with any subsequent payments, late charges, advances, costs and fees thereafter due, is/are cured and the Trustee's fees and costs are paid. The sale may be terminated any time after 03/21/2005 (11 days before the sale date), and before the sale by the Borrower, Grantor, and Guarantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance paying the entire balance of principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees, and advances, if any made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust. VI A written notice of default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): CARLA M MAST 1017 SANDY WAY WARDEN, WA 98857 CARLA M MAST 1017 SANDY WAY WARDEN, WA 98857 KEVIN E ORVIS 1017 SANDY WAY WARDEN, WA 98857 KEVIN E ORVIS 1017 SANDY WAY WARDEN, WA 98857 KEVIN ORVIS 1017 SANDY WAY WARDEN, WA 98857 KEVIN ORVIS 2566 ROAD 4 NE MOSES LAKE, WA 98837 by both first class and either certified mail, return receipt requested, or registered mail on 09/27/2002, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and on 10/01/2002 Grantor and Borrower were personally served with said written notice of default or the written notice of default was posted on a conspicuous place on the real property described in paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of such service or posting. VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it a statement of all foreclosure costs and trustee's fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their right, title and interest in the above-described property. IX. Anyone having any objections to the sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee's sale. X. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS - The purchaser at the Trustee's Sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the grantor under the deed of trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants and tenants. After the 20th day following the sale of the purchaser has the right to evict occupants and tenants by summary proceedings under the unlawful detainer act, Chapter 59.12 RCW. DATED: December 23, 2004 Landsafe Title of Washington By: DANIEL RODRIGUEZ Its: Team Member Landsafe Title of Washington 11711 SE 8th STREET, SUITE #210 BELLEVUE, WA 98005 Phone: 8002818219 THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. THE DEBT SET FORTH ON THIS NOTICE WILL BE ASSUMED TO BE VALID UNLESS YOU DISPUTE THE DEBT BY PROVIDING THIS OFFICE WITH A WRITTEN NOTICE OF YOUR DISPUTE WITHIN 30 DAYS OF YOUR RECEIPT OF THIS NOTICE, SETTING FORTH THE BASIS OF YOUR DISPUTE. IF YOU DISPUTE THE DEBT IN WRITING WITHIN 30 DAYS, WE WILL OBTAIN AND MAIL VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT TO YOU. IF THE CREDITOR IDENTIFIED IN THIS NOTICE IS DIFFERENT THAN YOUR ORIGINAL CREDITOR, WE WILL PROVIDE YOU WITH THE NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR IF YOU REQUEST THIS INFORMATION IN WRITING WITHIN 30 DAYS. ASAP625096 03/03, 03/24 ASAP#: 625096.DOC PUBLICATION PROOF

March 24, 2005 8 p.m.

Othello pool to get look from Seattle engineers

TSE Engineering to tell city what can be done for price of levy

March 24, 2005 8 p.m.

State audit criticizes McKay finances

Officials say finances improving

Building the bond of brotherhood
March 24, 2005 8 p.m.

Building the bond of brotherhood

SkillSource, CBYD take group of men on annual Polar Bear trip

March 24, 2005 8 p.m.

NOTICE OF SALE

The following found/seized guns will be offered by the Chief of Police to bona fide dealers, in trade for law enformcement equipment in accordance with RCW 63.32.010 (4). All of these weapons were seized/found prior to March 2005. Any equipment obtained as a result of this transaction will occur on or after (10 days after the date of publication).

March 24, 2005 8 p.m.

NOTICE OF SALE OF COUNTY SURPLUS PROPERTY

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to Resolution 2005-196-CC Order of Sale that Grant County will sell at Public Auction for cash or on legal contract on March 25, 2005 commencing at 9:00 AM in the lobby above the courthouse steps in the Courthouse in Ephrata, Washington to dispose of county property declared surplus on March 30, 2004, and more particularly described as follows:

Wednesday, March 23

Moses Lake picks up first win
March 23, 2005 8 p.m.

Moses Lake picks up first win

Chiefs go unanswered in second half to drop Kennewick

March 23, 2005 8 p.m.

Triathlon meets the classroom

Locals start class to train people for triathlons

Session focuses on Sinkiuse
March 23, 2005 8 p.m.

Session focuses on Sinkiuse

Downtown square the target of multiple uses

March 23, 2005 8 p.m.

Frederick Albert "Bud" Wohlcke

Frederick Albert "Bud" Wohlcke, 85, longtime Warden resident, passed away Tuesday, March 22, 2005 at Samaritan Hospital in Moses Lake. Private graveside services will be held at a later date at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Warden. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel & Crematory, Moses Lake.

March 23, 2005 8 p.m.

PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AN OPEN RECORD PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD March 30, 2005 at 2:00 pm in the Grant County Commissioners Hearing Room, Courthouse, Ephrata, WA regarding a Preliminary Plat and SEPA Environmental Checklist for the subdivision of a 108.07 (+/-) acre parcel into 21 lots for Bill Cowin.. Any interested persons may appear regarding these matters.

March 23, 2005 8 p.m.

Vehicle ordinances pass unanimously

City enacts guidelines for residential, abandoned vehicles in neighborhoods

March 23, 2005 8 p.m.

NOTICE

Moses Lake- The Grant County Mosquito Control District #1 is continuing with its annual mosquito control services. The biological products Altosid A.L.L. and Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis (b.t.i.) are being used this year in the aerial larviciding program. These products are applied to swamps or other standing water where the mosquito larva are present.

March 23, 2005 8 p.m.

Glen Murland Noll

Glen Murland Noll, age 70, of Moses Lake passed away in Marysville on Dec. 20, 2004. Glen was born March 28, 1934 in Centralia, the son of William A. Noll and Muriel V. Sines. He lived in Everett and Moses Lake. Glen loved playing his guitar and fishing.

Blakely gets 35 years
March 23, 2005 8 p.m.

Blakely gets 35 years

Man convicted in murder-for-hire plot

March 23, 2005 8 p.m.

Columbia Basin prep sports

Baseball

March 23, 2005 8 p.m.

PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AN OPEN RECORD PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD March 30, 2005 at 10:00 am in the Grant County Commissioners Hearing Room, Courthouse, Ephrata, WA regarding a Replat for Grant County Housing Authority of Lots 318, 326, and 333 of the Larson Subdivision Plat. Any interested persons may appear regarding these matters.

March 23, 2005 8 p.m.

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Sealed bids will be received by the Public Utility District No. 2 of Grant County at 15655 Wanapum Village Lane SW Beverly, Washington until 2:30 P.M., on April 25,2005 for Construction of Wanapum Future Unit Fish Bypass as more fully described in Contract Documents #330-2023.

March 23, 2005 8 p.m.

Lois G. Shollenberger

Lois G. Shollenberger, 89, Moses Lake resident and a former longtime Spokane resident, passed away Monday, March 21, 2005 at her home in Moses Lake. Memorial services will be held and Holy Rosary prayed at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 26 at Kayser's Chapel of Memories with Monsignor Martin O. Skehan officiating. Private inurnment will take place at a later date in Holy Cross Cemetery in Spokane.

Tuesday, March 22

March 22, 2005 8 p.m.

Polly Schumaker

May 31, 1958 - February 25, 2005

March 22, 2005 8 p.m.

Notice of Application and SEPA DNS

Notice is hereby given that the Grant County Planning Department has initiated the following land use application and found it to be technically complete as of March 18, 2005 and ready for processing, public review and comment. The Grant County Planning Department has issued a SEPA Determination of Non-Significance (DNS). The proposal includes: 1) An amendment of Chapter 22.04 Land Division of the Unified Development Code (UDC) by adding a new section that would provide an alternative method for extinguishing and/or relocating utility easements; and 2) An amendment to the Landscaping Standards in the Development Standards, Chapter 23.12 of the UDC. The above land use applications shall be considered before the Grant County Planning Commission at an open record public hearing at 7 p.m. on April 6, 2005 in the Commissioner's Hearing Room in the Grant County Courthouse. Copies of the proposal (File # 05-4038) are available from the Grant County Planning Department, 32 C St. NW, Room 13, PO Box 37, Ephrata WA 98823, (509) 754-2011 extension 620. Comments must be submitted no later than 5 p.m. April 6, 2002, to Dorothy Black at the above address. All comments should be as specific as possible and may be mailed, personally delivered or sent by facsimile. Any person has the right to comment, receive notice, participate in any hearings, request a copy of the final decision, and appeal the decision as provided by law.

March 22, 2005 8 p.m.

NOTICE OF APPLICATION AND SEPA MDNS

Notice is hereby given that a JARPA (Shoreline Substantial Development & Conditional Use Permit) and SEPA Checklist were received on February 18, 2005 from Jim Greer (Designated Contact: Eldon Broughton, 2403 Westshore Drive, Moses Lake, WA 98837, 509-750-9051); and were found to be technically complete and preliminarily appear to be consistent with the Unified Development Code and other applicable State and local requirements as of March 7, 2005. PROJECT: 12' x 40' dock and 9' x 10' boatlift on Moses Lake. SEPA: MDNS issued March 11, 2005. LOCATION: 2738 Wild Goose RD, Moses Lake, Lot 9 of the Wild Goose Point Subdivision; a portion of the NW qtr of S 20, T 19 N, R 28 E, WM, Grant County, WA. (Parcel #12-11326-209) SHORELINE ENVIRONMENT: Suburban. ZONING: Urban Residential 3. Required mitigation will be pursuant to the Unified Development Code. Copies of the application materials (File #05-4031) and MDNS are available from Hector Torres at the Grant County Planning Department at 32 C St. NW, Room 26a, P.O. Box 37, Ephrata WA 98823, (509) 754-2011 extension 623; office hours are 8am - 12pm and 1pm - 5pm, Monday - Friday. Comments must be submitted no later than 5pm April 21, 2005 to the Planning Department. All comments should be as specific as possible and may be mailed, hand delivered or sent by facsimile. Any person has the right to comment, receive notice, participate in any hearings, request a copy of the final decision, and appeal the decision as provided by law and County Code. This may be the only opportunity to comment on the SEPA MDNS and Shoreline Permits.

March 22, 2005 8 p.m.

Real estate classes relocate to ATEC

Realtors find continuing education closer to home

March 22, 2005 8 p.m.

NOTICE

Effective April 1, 2005, Telecom*USA (r) will increase your 10-10-987 per call surcharge from $0.46 to $0.53. This may increase your Telecom*USA total charges. If you have any questions, please call Telecom*USA customer service at 1-800-444-5500.

March 22, 2005 8 p.m.

Royal City man paralyzed

Accident under investigation

March 22, 2005 8 p.m.

Earl H. Elliot

Lifelong Ephrata resident Earl Elliot passed away unexpectedly in Ephrata on March 17, 2005, at the age of 76. He was born on February 6, 1929 and raised on a farm 6 miles from town on Sagebrush Flats Road. As a young man he became active in the Boy Scouts of America and earned the rank of Eagle Scout. He participated in numerous varsity sports and other activities at Ephrata High School, graduating Valedictorian in 1946. Earl attended Washington State College (WSU), served in the ROTC, and graduated in 1950 with Distinction and as a commissioned officer in the U.S. Army. Following college, he served in the Korean War where he was awarded a Bronze Star. After active duty, he remained involved in the Army Reserves until 1979, ultimately achieving the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.

March 22, 2005 8 p.m.

Carl Dreher

Carl Dreher, 76, of Othello, Wash., passed away on Palm Sunday, March 20, 2005.

March 22, 2005 8 p.m.

PUD approves settlement agreement

GVNW to pay PUD $150,000 for services not performed

Monday, March 21

March 21, 2005 8 p.m.

PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A CLOSED RECORD PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD April 5, 2005 at 10:30 am. in the Commissioners Hearing Room, Grant County Courthouse, Ephrata, WA regarding a Minor Zone Change request from Russell Fode to change a parcel zoned Industrial (Urban) to Urban Heavy Industrial located along road "N" NE, east of Moses Lake. Any interested persons may appear regarding these matters.

March 21, 2005 8 p.m.

Wilson Creek Plowing Days return

Annual event brings farming heritage to life

March 21, 2005 8 p.m.

STATE OF WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY

NOTICE OF INDUSTRIAL WASTE DISCHARGE PERMIT APPLICATION AND PROPOSED PERMIT NO.ST 5390

March 21, 2005 8 p.m.

SUPERIOR COURT, STATE OF WASHINGTON, COUNTY OF GRANT

In the Matter of the Estate of: NO. 05-4-00027-2

March 21, 2005 8 p.m.

Reba L. Stevens

Reba L. Stevens, 44, lifelong Moses Lake resident, passed away Tuesday, March 15, 2005 at 8 p.m. at Sacred Heart Hospital in Spokane, Wash.

New coach brings new philosophy to ML
March 21, 2005 8 p.m.

New coach brings new philosophy to ML

Moses Lake downs Battle Ground, falls to Pasco in jamboree

March 21, 2005 8 p.m.

SERVICES

New Hope Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services will hold a community specialized funding meeting on Thursday, April 7, 2005 from 11 am - 1 pm in Room 405 at Samaritan Hospital, located at 801 E Wheeler Rd.in Moses Lake, WA. Lunch will be served. Please RSVP by March 25, 2005 at 764-8402. The public is encouraged to attend. For any questions, please call 764-8402.

Three badly injured in crash on I-90
March 21, 2005 8 p.m.

Three badly injured in crash on I-90

Car rolls over on eastbound lanes Speeding probably a factor

March 21, 2005 8 p.m.

Roger "Reid" Knauss

Roger "Reid" Knauss, a wonderful man and long time resident of Moss Lake, passed away March 18, 2005 at 8 p.m.

Othello's sandhill crane festival takes wing
March 21, 2005 8 p.m.

Othello's sandhill crane festival takes wing

Birds of a feather flock together for aviary enthusiasts

March 21, 2005 8 p.m.

PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A CLOSED RECORD PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD April 5, 2005 at 11:30 am in the Commissioners Hearing Room, Grant County Courthouse, Ephrata, WA regarding a Reasonable Use Exception application received from Oneida Nunez to allow the development of a single-family dwelling unit on a 3 acre parcel zoned Agriculture. Any interested persons may appear regarding these matters.

Friday, March 18

New bakery expected to open in early April
March 18, 2005 8 p.m.

New bakery expected to open in early April

Griffin's Bakery & Cafe space will include Mary's Special Cakes

March 18, 2005 8 p.m.

City of Moses Lake Notice of Closed Record Appeal

The Sage Vista 2nd Addition Preliminary Major Plat, a 60-lot subdivision on 14.14 acres in the R-1 Single Family Zone, was approved by the Planning Commission on February 24, 2005. The site is a portion of the W 1/2 NE SE, S16-T19N-R28E, located south of Valley Road, north of Virginia Street, and west of Mississippi Drive.

March 18, 2005 8 p.m.

Gary Throop

After a long and courageous battle with COPD, Gary Throop passed away peacefully March 16 at Sunbridge convalescent home while surrounded by loved ones.

March 18, 2005 8 p.m.

Suicidal man arrested after scuffle with cops

EPHRATA — A suicidal Ephrata man has been taken into custody after a scuffle with officers Thursday morning.

March 18, 2005 8 p.m.

w/two pics, save as one in raw, you'll see

David R. Paugh, 45, died unexpectedly on March 15, 2005 at Mercy Medical Center. A viewing will be held on Friday, March 18 from 4-6 p.m. at Alsip & Persons Funeral Chapel, Nampa. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, March 22 at noon in Telford's Chapel of the Valley Funeral Home in East Wenatchee.

March 18, 2005 8 p.m.

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Sealed bids will be received by the Public Utility District No. 2 of Grant County at 154 A St. SE, Ephrata, Washington until 2:30 P.M., on Wednesday, March 30, 2005 for the Purchase of Two (2) Cab & Chassis as more fully described in Contract Documents 170-2050.

Moses Lake takes optimism into season
March 18, 2005 8 p.m.

Moses Lake takes optimism into season

Chiefs return three Big Nine all-league players

Transitions in orange
March 18, 2005 8 p.m.

Transitions in orange

Home Depot team helps fix up NCCAC transitional housing

March 18, 2005 8 p.m.

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Joe Wood "J.W." Herrin, Jr., 22, lifelong Moses Lake resident, passed away Thursday, March 17, 2005 at his home. Private family memorial services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel and Crematory, Moses Lake.

March 18, 2005 8 p.m.

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

Sealed bids, plainly marked "BID FOR L-NE RD., CRP 00-7, will be received by Grant County at the Office of the Board of County Commissioners located in the County Courthouse, P.O. Box 37, 35 C Street NW - Room 207, Ephrata, WA, 98823, until 1:30 P.M., Tuesday, March 22, 2005 and will then and there be opened and publicly read for the construction of the improvements.

Grand SLAM
March 18, 2005 8 p.m.

Grand SLAM

Soap Lake Art Museum taps into Basin's artistic side

Thursday, March 17

March 17, 2005 8 p.m.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE

Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq.

March 17, 2005 8 p.m.

Preston (Red) Aaron Moore

Preston (Red) Aaron Moore, longtime resident of Benton City and Ephrata, passed away on March 6, 2005 at Columbia Basin Hospital.

March 17, 2005 8 p.m.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE

Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq.

March 17, 2005 8 p.m.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE

Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq.

March 17, 2005 8 p.m.

Dust storm closes roads, injures one

COLUMBIA BASIN — High winds combined with blowing dust and sand resulted in the closure of a few Columbia Basin roads and several collisions Wednesday afternoon.

March 17, 2005 8 p.m.

Convention Center under new management

Michael's on Lake to continue catering large events

March 17, 2005 8 p.m.

NOTICE OF SALE OF COUNTY SURPLUS PROPERTY

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to Resolution 2005-196-CC Order of Sale that Grant County will sell at Public Auction for cash or on legal contract on March 25, 2005 commencing at 9:00 AM in the lobby above the courthouse steps in the Courthouse in Ephrata, Washington to dispose of county property declared surplus on March 30, 2004, and more particularly described as follows:

Cell phone bill a logical call
March 17, 2005 8 p.m.

Cell phone bill a logical call

The state senate's recent decision to pass a bill prohibiting the use of cell phones while driving, save for the use of hands-free technology, is a good call.

'It's only a day away'
March 17, 2005 8 p.m.

'It's only a day away'

'Annie' opens March 18

Top of the holiday to you
March 17, 2005 8 p.m.

Top of the holiday to you

It's not easy being green, but on this day a green article of clothing is not only a necessity but a joy.

Wednesday, March 16

March 16, 2005 8 p.m.

SUPERIOR COURT, GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON

IN RE THE ESTATE OF: ) No. 04-4-00156-4

Manta Rays get set for a Big Weekend
March 16, 2005 8 p.m.

Manta Rays get set for a Big Weekend

Ruiz leads pack of three to Federal Way for Sectionals

March 16, 2005 8 p.m.

William H. (Bill) Jones

William H. (Bill) Jones, age 74, Moses Lake, passed away at home on Tuesday, March 15 after a brief struggle with cancer. Friends and relatives are invited to a memorial celebration at the Best Western Lake Inn in Moses Lake at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 19.

March 16, 2005 8 p.m.

PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AN OPEN RECORD PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD March 30, 2005 at 2:00 pm in the Grant County Commissioners Hearing Room, Courthouse, Ephrata, WA regarding a Preliminary Plat and SEPA Environmental Checklist for the subdivision of a 108.07 (+/-) acre parcel into 21 lots for Bill Cowin.. Any interested persons may appear regarding these matters.

March 16, 2005 8 p.m.

NOTICE

Grant County Public Works is giving notice that it intends to accomplish the following projects by Day Labor in 2005.

March 16, 2005 8 p.m.

Audit finds problems with Housing Authority

State auditors cite situations involving mismanaged federal funds

March 16, 2005 8 p.m.

NOTICE OF DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE AND APPLICATION FOR COVERAGE UNDER THE STATEWIDE GENERAL PERMIT FOR BIOSOLIDS MANAGEMENT

Notice is hereby given that the City of Moses Lake is applying to the Washington State Department of Ecology for coverage under the statewide General Permit for Biosolids Management.

March 16, 2005 8 p.m.

PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AN OPEN RECORD PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD March 30, 2005 at 10:00 am in the Grant County Commissioners Hearing Room, Courthouse, Ephrata, WA regarding a Replat for Grant County housing Authority of Lots 318, 326, and 333 of the Larson Subdivision Plat. Any interested persons may appear regarding these matters.

March 16, 2005 8 p.m.

NOTICE

Grant County Public Works has completed and is giving notice of the completion of the following projects accomplished by Day Labor in 2004.

March 16, 2005 8 p.m.

Moses Lake man to fill state post

Perry appointed by governor to WDFW commission

March 16, 2005 8 p.m.

WSDA demands TB testing for cattle

Move aimed at keeping state cattle disease-free

March 16, 2005 8 p.m.

Betty (Robison) Johnson

Betty Maxine Johnson, our beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend passed away March 13, 2005 at Kennewick General Hospital, Kennewick.

March 16, 2005 8 p.m.

SUPERIOR COURT, GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON

IN RE THE ESTATE OF: ) No. 04-4-00156-4

Tuesday, March 15

March 15, 2005 8 p.m.

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY JUVENILE DEPARTMENT

In the Matter of the Welfare of: NO. 04-7-00220-1

March 15, 2005 8 p.m.

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY JUVENILE DEPARTMENT

In the Matter of the Welfare of: NO. 04-7-00223-5

Basin to escape brunt of drought
March 15, 2005 8 p.m.

Basin to escape brunt of drought

Columbia Basin Project expects 80 percent of normal amounts

March 15, 2005 8 p.m.

Ron Seibel receives highest award

Former ML wrestling coach named national coach of the year

March 15, 2005 8 p.m.

Alzora Eugene James-Mathias

Alzora Eugene James-Mathias, longtime Basin resident passed away at home Saturday, March 12, 2005. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel & Crematory, Moses Lake.

March 15, 2005 8 p.m.

"PORT OF MOSES LAKE REQUEST FOR QUOTATION FOR LAWN MAINTENANCE

The Port of Moses Lake is accepting quotations from interested parties to provide Lawn Maintenance at the Grant County International Airport for the period 1 April 2005 - 31 October 2005.

March 15, 2005 8 p.m.

Mighty wait goes on

Work on building has begun, Mighty Quinn owner says

BPA rates could go up in fall
March 15, 2005 8 p.m.

BPA rates could go up in fall

GRANT COUNTY — Public utilities throughout the Northwest are concerned about low river flows, but local officials say the drought isn't as big a concern in Grant County as it will be in areas farther to the south.

Helping with the to-do list
March 15, 2005 8 p.m.

Helping with the to-do list

Rent-A-Jock program benefits students, community

March 15, 2005 8 p.m.

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY JUVENILE DEPARTMENT

In the Matter of the Welfare of: NO. 04-7-00222-7

Monday, March 14

Basin welcomes soldiers home
March 14, 2005 8 p.m.

Basin welcomes soldiers home

1-161st holds meet and greet at armory

March 14, 2005 8 p.m.

Othello pool dream stays alive

Mayor hopes fact-finding meeting sparks "grassroots" movement to bring pool to city

March 14, 2005 8 p.m.

PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AN OPEN RECORD PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD March 29, 2005 at 3:00 pm in the Grant County Commissioners Hearing Room, Courthouse, Ephrata, WA regarding a supplemental extension to Grant County Emergency Managements budget in the amount of $466,071.00. Any interested persons may appear regarding these matters.

Shad Bruhn holds on tight to take Corey and Horst
March 14, 2005 8 p.m.

Shad Bruhn holds on tight to take Corey and Horst

Basin's own Colby Reilly leads long round

March 14, 2005 8 p.m.

NOTICE OF APPLICATION

Notice is hereby given that the Grant County Planning Department has received and found the following land use application to be technically complete as of March 2, 2005 and ready for processing, public review and comment. A Minor Zone Change for a ~30.25-acre parcel zoned Urban Public Facilities with a Comprehensive Plan Land Use Designation of Industrial (Urban). The applicant is seeking a zone change to Urban Light Industrial. This zone change will make the zoning consistent with the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Designation. The subject property is located North of State Highway 17 and southwest of the Grant County Airport within the Moses Lake Urban Growth Boundary, and is a portion of the NW 1/4 of Section 32, Township 20 N., Range 28 E., W.M., Grant County WA. (parcel #17-1040-000) Project Planner: Hector Torres

Settling for second
March 14, 2005 8 p.m.

Settling for second

Medical Lake's second half secures state championship trophy

March 14, 2005 8 p.m.

NOTICE

On Wednesday, March 30, 2005, pursuant to RCW 34.05 and 16.65. a hearing will be held at the Moses Lake Fire Station, 701 E. Third Ave, Moses Lake, Washington, commencing at 10:00 am to consider the application of Pamp Maiers and Larry Campbell dba Central Washington Livestock, LLC. to operate a public livestock market in Moses Lake, Washington on a regular weekly sales day of Tuesday and Wednesday of each week, the third Saturday of each month and the second Saturday of each month, seasonally.

March 14, 2005 8 p.m.

GRANT COUNTY SMALL WORKS ROSTER

Grant County is seeking general and specialty contractors to populate a small works roster for construction and construction related projects costing $200,000 or less. Certain bonding, insurance, licensing and prevailing wage requirements apply, and contractors must be registered with the State of Washington. Qualified contractors who wish to have their names placed on the roster must submit an application to the County. Applications are available by calling 509-754-2011 ext 428 or by emailing

March 14, 2005 8 p.m.

SUPERIOR COURT, STATE OF WASHINGTON, COUNTY OF GRANT

In the Matter of the Estate of: NO. 05-4-00027-2

March 14, 2005 8 p.m.

PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A CLOSED RECORD PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD March 29, 2005 at 11:00 am. in the Commissioners Hearing Room, Grant County Courthouse, Ephrata, WA regarding a reasonable Use Exception application from Edward King to allow the development of a single-family dwelling on a parcel in the Agriculture Zone of Grant County located on "E" NE, Soap Lake. Any interested persons may appear regarding these matters.

March 14, 2005 8 p.m.

NOTICE OF MITIGATED DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Moses Lake issued a Mitigated Determination of Non-Significance (MDNS) under the State Environmental Policy Act Rules (Chapter 197-11 WAC) for the following project:

March 14, 2005 8 p.m.

GRANT COUNTY VENDOR LIST

Grant County is seeking vendors to populate a vendor list for purchases of equipment, materials, and supplies costing between $2,500 and $25,000. Vendors who wish to have their names placed on the list must submit an application to the County. Vendor list applications are available by calling 509-754-2011 ext 428 or by emailing

Sandhill Crane Festival swoops back in to Othello
March 14, 2005 8 p.m.

Sandhill Crane Festival swoops back in to Othello

Migration draws in thousands of birds, people

Friday, March 11

March 11, 2005 8 p.m.

PUBLIC NOTICE

A public hearing was held March 7, 2005, by the Noxious Weed Control Board of Grant County, for the purpose of adopting the 2005 county wide noxious weed list. The list has been adopted as follows:

Jacks are back
March 11, 2005 8 p.m.

Jacks are back

Quincy wins second straight game, head into state semifinals

March 11, 2005 8 p.m.

County gives third 'no' on overpass

Allison: County not planning on 'breaking the law'

March 11, 2005 8 p.m.

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

Sealed bids, plainly marked "BID FOR L-NE Rd., CRP 00-7, will be received by Grant County at the Office of the Board of County Commissioners located in the County Courthouse, P.O. Box 37, 35 C Street NW - Room 207, Ephrata, WA, 98823, until 1:30 P.M., Tuesday, March 22, 2005 and will then and there be opened and publicly read for the construction of the improvements.

March 11, 2005 8 p.m.

Hepatitis confirmed in Quincy

No new instances of disease in Royal City case

Tigers hail to King's
March 11, 2005 8 p.m.

Tigers hail to King's

Knights pounce Ephrata in first half

Heaven is in the details
March 11, 2005 8 p.m.

Heaven is in the details

TOY'Z-N-Motion owners offer homegrown service

March 11, 2005 8 p.m.

Jury finds Blakely guilty

Jurors unanimous in both counts of criminal solicitation of murder

Thursday, March 10

Ephrata escapes Woodland's run
March 10, 2005 8 p.m.

Ephrata escapes Woodland's run

Tigers utilize second quarter to put game out of reach

March 10, 2005 8 p.m.

Blakely takes stand in trial

Charged with criminal solicitation of murder

March 10, 2005 8 p.m.

STATE OF WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY

NOTICE OF MODIFICATION OF INDUSTRIAL WASTE DISCHARGE PERMIT APPLICATION AND PROPOSED PERMIT NO. ST 8078

March 10, 2005 8 p.m.

Measure puts growers on firm ground

Holmquist-sponsored bill preserves potato growers' right to elect majority of commissioners

March 10, 2005 8 p.m.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE

Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq.

Jacks make a stand
March 10, 2005 8 p.m.

Jacks make a stand

Quincy defense lands a win in state tournament

Ordinances should be accepted
March 10, 2005 8 p.m.

Ordinances should be accepted

The city of Moses Lake feels like it is being progressive by enacting guidelines to deal with residential and abandoned vehicles.

March 10, 2005 8 p.m.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE

Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq.

Burden visits Moses Lake again
March 10, 2005 8 p.m.

Burden visits Moses Lake again

Walkable Communities expert tells city to "not spend too little money" on revitalizing downtown

March 10, 2005 8 p.m.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE

Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq.

March 10, 2005 8 p.m.

Bucky J. McAnulty

Bucky J. McAnulty, 23, Ephrata resident, passed away Monday, March 7, 2005 at Central Washington Hospital in Wenatchee.

Ferocious times call for couragous measures
March 10, 2005 8 p.m.

Ferocious times call for couragous measures

These are ferocious times we live in.

Wednesday, March 9

March 9, 2005 8 p.m.

NOTICE OF DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE AND APPLICATION FOR COVERAGE UNDER THE STATEWIDE GENERAL PERMIT FOR BIOSOLIDS MANAGEMENT

Notice is hereby given that the City of Moses Lake is applying to the Washington State Department of Ecology for coverage under the statewide General Permit for Biosolids Management.

March 9, 2005 8 p.m.

SUPERIOR COURT, GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON

IN RE THE ESTATE OF: ) No. 04-4-00156-4

March 9, 2005 8 p.m.

Raymond Edison Hunter

Raymond Edison Hunter, 85, a retired Washington State University Horticultural Extension Agent for Grant and Adams Counties and a resident of Ephrata for 41 years, died at home, Friday, March 4, 2005, following an extended struggle with Parkinsons Disease.

March 9, 2005 8 p.m.

Dispatch center in need of overhaul

Multi Agency Communications Center board unsure how to cover costly project

March 9, 2005 8 p.m.

Second-graders expelled when plot uncovered

Three students in Mattawa planned 'serious harm' on fellow student; Wahluke superintendent silent on story

March 9, 2005 8 p.m.

LEGAL NOTICE

PORT OF ROYAL SLOPE

March 9, 2005 8 p.m.

Man pleads not guilty in deputy shooting

Barajas remains in custody on $5 million bond

March 9, 2005 8 p.m.

SUPERIOR COURT, GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON

IN RE THE ESTATE OF: ) No. 04-4-00138-6

March 9, 2005 8 p.m.

Helen Magdalene (Wright-Weiderman) Cook

Longtime Moses Lake resident Helen Cook, 89, passed away March 6, 2005 at Samaritan Hospital.

March 9, 2005 8 p.m.

NOTICE OF APPLICATION & ISSUANCE OF MDNS:

Notice is hereby given that the Grant County Planning Department has received and found the following land use application to be technically complete as of March 5, 2005 and is ready for processing, public review and comment. A Shoreline Substantial Development Conditional Use Permit and SEPA Application(s) from Rick Penhallurick to construct the following: The construction of a freestanding 4' x 16' dock connecting to a 8' x 20' dock, for a total length of 36 feet and two boat lifts located on the south side of dock. Dock will be supported by five pairs of iron pipe legs resting on channel iron feet on the shoreline of Moses Lake in the Urban Residential - 3 zone of Grant County. The site address of the subject parcel is 2424 Elgin Rd NE, Moses Lake, WA 98837 and is a portion of Section 20, Township 19 N., Range 28 E., WM Grant County, WA. Assessors Parcel 17-0760-000 SEPA review has been performed and a Mitigated Determination of Non-Significance has been issued on March 4, 2005. Project planner: Dorothy Black

Continuing to make a splash
March 9, 2005 8 p.m.

Continuing to make a splash

Polito heads off to senior sectionals to compete against the Northwest's best

March 9, 2005 8 p.m.

NOTICE OF APPLICATION

Notice is hereby given that the Grant County Planning Department has received and found the following land use application to be technically complete as of March 4, 2005, 2005 and ready for processing, public review and comment.

Tuesday, March 8

March 8, 2005 8 p.m.

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY JUVENILE DEPARTMENT

In the Matter of the Welfare of: NO. 04-7-00222-7

March 8, 2005 8 p.m.

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A CLOSED RECORD PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD March 15, 2005 at 10:30 am. in the Commissioners Hearing Room, Grant County Courthouse, Ephrata, WA regarding a Minor Rezone for Clint Brown of approximately five acres from Urban Residential 3 to Urban Residential 2. The property is located in the northern portion of Cascade Valley. Any interested persons may appear regarding these matters.

March 8, 2005 8 p.m.

NOTICE OF MITIGATED DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Moses Lake issued a Mitigated Determination of Non-Significance (MDNS) under the State Environmental Policy Act Rules (Chapter 197-11 WAC) for the following project:

March 8, 2005 8 p.m.

Fiber system to hold steady in 2005

EPHRATA — Access to the Grant County's fiber optic network will remain unchanged in 2005.

March 8, 2005 8 p.m.

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY JUVENILE DEPARTMENT

In the Matter of the Welfare of: NO. 04-7-00220-1

March 8, 2005 8 p.m.

NOTICE OF APPLICATION

MITIGATED DETERMINATION OF

March 8, 2005 8 p.m.

NOTICE OF APPLICATION AND SEPA MDNS

Notice is hereby given that the Grant County Planning Department has received the following land use application, which is ready for processing, public review and comment as of March 3, 2005. A Shoreline Substantial Development & Conditional Use Permit for a 12' x 40' dock and a 9' x 10' boatlift on the shoreline of Moses Lake. The dock will be freestanding supported by ten (10) 3" x 3" metal legs on 24" x 24" x 8" concrete footings. A SEPA MDNS was issued for this proposal on February 24, 2005. The site address of the subject area is 2874 Wild Goose RD, Moses Lake and is also known as Lot 2 of the Wild Goose Point Subdivision located in the Suburban Shoreline Environment of Grant County; and is a portion of Section 20, Township 19 North, Range 28 East, Willamette Meridian, Parcel #12-1126-202. Project Planner: Hector Torres

March 8, 2005 8 p.m.

Ephrata man dies in shooting accident

EPHRATA — An Ephrata man has died after police believe he accidentally shot himself in a motel room Saturday night.

March 8, 2005 8 p.m.

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY JUVENILE DEPARTMENT

In the Matter of the Welfare of: NO. 04-7-00223-5

March 8, 2005 8 p.m.

Seibel takes seventh at NAIA nationals

SIOUX CITY, Iowa — Bryan Seibel has done something his dad has never done.

Monday, March 7

State cattle industry split on court decision
March 7, 2005 8 p.m.

State cattle industry split on court decision

Some hope Canadian border stays closed, others fear long-term damage

March 7, 2005 8 p.m.

Moses Lake to discuss vehicle, junk ordinances

Guidelines are first of its kind for city

No more for Big Bend
March 7, 2005 8 p.m.

No more for Big Bend

Southwestern Oregon final dagger in Runnin' Vikings' season

March 7, 2005 8 p.m.

Teen dies in rollover crash

Two others injured in accident near George

Oh, what tangled webs
March 7, 2005 8 p.m.

Oh, what tangled webs

Or, the first few weeks of a new American Idol season

Broncos clinch fourth
March 7, 2005 8 p.m.

Broncos clinch fourth

Lind-Ritzville ends this season fourth at state and ready for next season

Saturday, March 5

March 5, 2005 8 p.m.

NOTICE TO PESTICIDE SUPPLIERS

Sealed bids, plainly marked "BID for Herbicide Materials 2005, will be received by Grant county at the Office of the Board of County Commissioners located in the County Courhouse, P.O. Box 37, 35 C Street NW - Room 207, Ephrata, WA, 98823, until 1:45 P.M., Tuesday, March 8, 2005 and will then and there be opened and publicly read for the construction of the improvements.

March 5, 2005 8 p.m.

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

Sealed bids, plainly marked "BID FOR L-NE Rd., CRP 00-7, will be received by Grant County at the Office of the Board of County Commissioners located in the County Courthouse, P.O. Box 37, 35 C Street NW - Room 207, Ephrata, WA, 98823, until 1:30 P.M., Tuesday, March 22, 2005 and will then and there be opened and publicly read for the construction of the improvements.

March 5, 2005 8 p.m.

City of Moses Lake Notice of Application and Public Hearing

Cornerstone Real Estate Group submitted a major subdivision application on Feb. 22, 2005. The application was determined to be complete and ready for review on March 1, 2005. The proposal is to subdivide land into 52 single-family residential lots in the R-1, Single Family Zone. The site is located south of Virginia Street, between Crestview and Paxson Drives on a portion of Government Lot 5 in the SE 1/4 of S16-T19N-R28E. The project has been determined to be consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan, and the following development regulations are applicable to the project: Moses Lake Municipal Code (MLMC) Title 14: Environmental Regulations, Title 16: Buildings and Construction, Title 17: Subdivisions, Title 18: Zoning, and Title 20: Development Review Process.

March 5, 2005 8 p.m.

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Sealed bids will be received by the Public Utility District No. 2 of Grant County at Ephrata, Washington until 2:30 P.M., on March 17 for the Purchase of Two (2) Non-Overcenter Articulating Material Handling Aerial Devices as more fully described in Contract Documents 170-2038.

Friday, March 4

Troubles end for Warden
March 4, 2005 8 p.m.

Troubles end for Warden

Cougars eliminated from tournament by season foe White Swan

Bottling plant may mean new hope for Warden
March 4, 2005 8 p.m.

Bottling plant may mean new hope for Warden

Operation expanding beyond milk soon

Counseling a top priority for Action Mortgage
March 4, 2005 8 p.m.

Counseling a top priority for Action Mortgage

Subsidiary gives Sterling physical presence in growing community

March 4, 2005 8 p.m.

Mark N. Larsen

Mark N. Larsen, 46, longtime Moses Lake resident, passed away Thursday, March 3, 2005 at Samaritan Hospital from complications of juvenile diabetes.

Runnin' Vikes slip in NWAACC opener
March 4, 2005 8 p.m.

Runnin' Vikes slip in NWAACC opener

KENNEWICK — Mark Poth thought Big Bend was too much of a one-man show.

Returning to a second home
March 4, 2005 8 p.m.

Returning to a second home

1-161st soldier heads back to workplace to cheers and tears

March 4, 2005 8 p.m.

ACSO charges shooting suspect with attempted murder

Man accused of injuring deputy

Thursday, March 3

March 3, 2005 8 p.m.

Two suspects arrested in Quincy robbery

Police say crime similar to Mini Mart robbery

March 3, 2005 8 p.m.

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Grant County roadside spray program will begin approximately March 14, 2005. The roadside spray contractor is ASAP Spray of Ephrata, Washington. An applicator of the Noxious Weed Control Board of Grant County will spot spray as necessary. Owner Will Maintain agreements must be received at the office of the Noxious Weed Control Board of Grant County by March 14, 2005, to be effective at the start of the 2005 roadside spray program. To complete an Owner Will Maintain agreement, please contact the Noxious Weed Control Board of Grant County at (509) 754-2011, Ext. 375, or (800) 572-0119, Ext. 375.

Ward Churchill coming to a campus near you
March 3, 2005 8 p.m.

Ward Churchill coming to a campus near you

It's no secret that University of Colorado professor Ward Churchill has lied about his Native American background and called 9/11 victims who lost their lives in the New York Twin Towers "Little Eichmans" in his essay entitled "Some People Push Back: On the Justice of Roosting Chickens."

March 3, 2005 8 p.m.

LEGAL NOTICE

SMALL WORKS ROSTER

Ephrata High Schoolers stage 'Fiddler on the Roof'
March 3, 2005 8 p.m.

Ephrata High Schoolers stage 'Fiddler on the Roof'

EPHRATA — Ephrata High School students will take the stage this week as stars in the school's production of "Fiddler on the Roof" at the EHS Performing Arts Center.

Popular chef 'icon' cooking at ML country club event
March 3, 2005 8 p.m.

Popular chef 'icon' cooking at ML country club event

Members, their guests get one more meal by Kiyoji

March 3, 2005 8 p.m.

NOTICE

March 14, 2005.

Broncos buck clinging Crusaders
March 3, 2005 8 p.m.

Broncos buck clinging Crusaders

Lind-Ritzville advances in first round of state B tournament

March 3, 2005 8 p.m.

Janet C. Wolfrum

Janet C. Wolfrum entered into rest on Feb. 28, 2005 in Moses Lake.

March 3, 2005 8 p.m.

'Four good games'

Big Bend goes as underdog to the NWAACC tournament

Warden gets in trouble
March 3, 2005 8 p.m.

Warden gets in trouble

Brad Redford

Tuesday, March 1

March 1, 2005 8 p.m.

obit 2TEXTBVNE>VaeJaeJcmBINCAOeLucille Jeanette Leonard, 91, joined her late husband R.K. (Blackie) Leonard on Feb. 23, 2005.

She is survived by her two sisters Audrey Hanning Scott of Normal, Ill., and Lorraine Shotwell of Colorado Springs, Colo.; a nephew John C. Fulton of Anderson, Calif.; daughter Judy Fields and son in law David Fields of Apple Valley, Calif.; four grandchildren, Kari Irick, Thomas Fields, Robert Fields, Mike Fields, all of southern California; and eight great-grandchildren.

March 1, 2005 8 p.m.

Robert Earl Parrish

Robert Earl Parrish, 55, loving husband, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, Feb. 26, at his home in Othello.

March 1, 2005 8 p.m.

Soldiers of 1-161st coming home

ML company returning from Iraq

Duncan perfect at the buzzer
March 1, 2005 8 p.m.

Duncan perfect at the buzzer

CLEVELAND (AP) — Gordon Gund's last game as owner of the Cleveland Cavaliers had a familiar ending: a buzzer-beating shot by a star player. A stunned crowd. A loss.

March 1, 2005 8 p.m.

Soap Lake citizens share concerns about Adkins

Four address school board at Monday's meeting

March 1, 2005 8 p.m.

State finds faults with PUD

Draft of audit report released at Monday meeting

March 1, 2005 8 p.m.

Complaints begin on NCAA report cards

"The Deep Dark"INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The NCAA had barely released its first report on teams' academic progress when the complaints began.