Ellington

Ghost haunts

Halloween invokes tales of haunted cemeteries and ghost-plagued buildings. Many cities have a ghost tale of their own, including Moses Lake and Ritzville.

SUPERIOR COURT, STATE OF WASHINGTON, COUNTY OF

GRANT

Harvest prognosis fair despite 'huge' fuel impact

Costs up across board, some crops fare better than others

Police investigating reports of gunfire

Incident not related to MLHS violence rumors last week

Financial aid money unused in worker training program

Funds may be sent back to state

Superior Court of Washington, Grant County

In re the Custody of C.W., child

Taking a 'turn' for the Herald home team

I don't want a turn.

Jacks keep pace but Tigers take the win

Ephrata defeats Quincy in a close call Friday

Ordinance No. 2236

An ordinance establishing charges for garbage collection

School co-op considers facility updates

COULEE CITY — At two separate board meetings earlier this month, the Almira School District and Coulee-Hartline School District discussed preliminary options to update school facilities.

BBCC to host free business learning series

Goodwin, Daschel to show off opportunities available in town

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF BOARD MEETING DATE CHANGE AND PUBLIC BUDGET HEARING

Warden cemetery looks to levy for maintenance

WARDEN — Voters in the Warden area are being asked this fall to support the upkeep of their cemetery.

Lady Chiefs bound for districts with high hopes

Moses Lake takes 12 competitors to districts

Othello selects chief

DeGroot selected over 32 applicants

The Good Fight

Local women share their stories about spending the year battling breast cancer

Proposition 1 seeks to improve 911 system

GRANT COUNTY — The Moses Lake City Council announced Tuesday its support of the county's police, fire and emergency medical service providers ,who say it's necessary to upgrade a deteriorating and vulnerable emergency radio communications system.

Ordinance No. 2237

An ordinance amending Chapter 19.06 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Classification and Designation of Wetlands and Regulations for the Conservation and Protection of Wetlands"

Japan Airline chief takes off

Tanaka leaves Moses Lake for Kyushu, Japan

Lady Tigers make short work of Lady Jacks

Ephrata defeated Quincy in three games

Genevieve Marguarite (Bugnon) Visker

Genevieve Visker, 88 Moses Lake resident passed away Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2005 at Samaritan Hospital after a long illness.

NOTICE OF DETERMINATION

OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE

LEGAL NOTICE

Re: Road 3 NE Overlay, Road U NW Overlay, Road 5 NW Overlay & Bridge #312 Overlay

School responds to rumors of fight

Police patrol high school throughout week

NOTICE OF MITIGATED

DETERMINATION OF

Ecology director: Odessa aquifer tops Columbia River concerns for state DOE

Speaker stresses need for one message in quest for support

Trails blueprint approved

Plan endorsed by Moses Lake

NOTICE OF MITIGATED

DETERMINATION OF

INVITATION TO BID

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

Downtown, cooperation top issues at forum

Moses Lake candidates give views at meeting

Samaritan Healthcare to X-ray Halloween candy

Parents get peace of mind about kids' treats

No headline provided

Business owner, hospital clerk seek Othello council position

Race is one of three contested in Othello

Council voices opposition to I-912, supports MACC

Moses Lake could lose $66,000 annually, if I-912 passes

Senior night synonymous with battle

Lady Cougars go down swinging

Coalition seeks quick fix to depleting aquifer

Recharge projects may complement CBDL movement

Community Gardens marks end of season

74 plots rented and organizers consider options for fund-raising to finance program in future years

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, November 9, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. The purpose of the hearing will be to adopt Ordinance 2005-5, revision of the 2005 budget. Anyone wishing to comment regarding this matter should appear at the meeting.

Second suspect named in Mattawa murder

MATTAWA — Authorities are continuing a homicide investigation involving two suspects and their connection to the fatal shooting death of a transient man near Mattawa over the summer.

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

IN PROBATE

Masquers on key with first-ever musical

A review by Erin Stuber

Othello to support Columbia Basin Water initiative

Council approves funding of $1 per resident

LEGAL NOTICE

Grant County Fire District No. 4

Port of Warden

2006 Budget Hearing

PUD celebrates 50-year license of Priest Rapids Dam

Next meeting to include look at project history

Irrigation district receives survey results

Responses range from 'ASAP' to 'Not interested'

Clifford L. Wanzer

Clifford L. Wanzer, 79, entered into rest on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2005 in Spokane.

Halloween events spook Basin

Moses Lake celebrates Halloween on Oct. 31

A day in the park

Parks supervisor is passionate about Moses Lake's parks system

Halloween: Kids' candy grabbing holiday or adults reverting to childhood holiday?

Before I go into any sort of discussion of Halloween, I should preface it by saying that I was an extraordinarily shy child and despised trick or treating because it meant that I had to approach people I didn't know and ask them to give me things. Aside from that, I had no neighborhood to speak of, as I was/am a country kid.

Chief: 'Vibrant atmosphere' at Solar Grade Silicon

Plant expansion decision expected before year's end

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON

FOR GRANT COUNTY

Rossi speaks on new book, break from politics

MOSES LAKE — Dino Rossi hasn't been involved too much in politics in the last few months, and that suits him just fine.

Future of potato conference in Moses Lake still in question

County needs to straighten financial records before it can borrow money to improve

Chisato (Chi) Omori

Chisato (Chi) Omori, 84, passed away Oct. 19, 2005 at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane.

Moses Lake suffers a long game

Chiefs' winning streak brought to close Friday

Abrams guilty of escape attempt

EPHRATA — A jury delivered guilty verdicts on two charges stemming from a 22-year-old Moses Lake man's attempted escape from the Grant County Jail this summer.

Royal rout of Warden

ROYAL CITY — The Royal High School Knights outgunned a powerful Warden Cougars football team 42-7 and moved to 7-0 after Friday night's homecoming game victory at David Nielsen Memorial Field.

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 November 3, 2005 for Supplying Nine Complete Sets of Beams and Mounting Plates for the Wanapum Turbines as more fully described in Contract Documents #370-2161.

Request for Bids

Grant County is seeking competitive bids for the following equipment and supplies for emergency response:

League titans go head-to-head, Ephrata wins

The Lady Tigers defeat Chelan for first time in recent years

Eyman's performance audit initiative hits ballot

I-900 would direct performance audits of governments

Squash put on pumpkin regatta

No giant pumpkins available for event

Notice of Trustee's Sale

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

PUBLIC NOTICE

The next meeting of the Noxious Weed Control Board of Grant County will be held Monday, October 31, 2005, at 12:00 noon, at the Bureau of Reclamation Building, 32 "C" Street N.W., Room 321, Ephrata, Washington.

Man arrested in Mattawa homicide

EPHRATA — The Grant County Sheriff's Office arrested a Kennewick man for first-degree murder on Wednesday after being extensively interviewed earlier that day as a person of interest in a Mattawa-area homicide this summer, authorities said.

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 November 3, 2005 for Supplying Nine Sets of Power Bars, Collector Shoes and Festoon Channels for the Wanapum Turbines as more fully described in Contract Documents #370-2162.

The 'business card of the future'

It's Water … By George! puts advertising labels on water bottles

Giant pumpkins coming up short

Possible soil issues plague larger gourds

Linda Jean (Dana) Bashaw

Linda Jean (Dana) Bashaw, 43, of Moses Lake, was called home to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, Oct. 17, 2005 at Samaritan Hospital in Moses Lake with her loving family at her side.

PUBLIC NOTICE

City of Moses Lake

New port sweeper to aid runway clean-up

Equipment expected to last for 20 years

Port of Moses Lake staff plans long-term changes

Roof repairs, passenger numbers points of discussion

Seeking solutions for Mattawa highway

Traffic beacons, education programs being implemented

Evelyn Amick

Born in 1920, Evelyn Amick passed away on Oct. 14 at the age of 85 from cancer. After residing in Moses Lake for many years, Evelyn, her husband and two daughters relocated to Bellevue in the mid 1950s. She was involved in many social and philanthropic actives including Overlake Golf and Country Club and Betsy Wilson Guild of Children's Hospital.

Something ghoulish this way comes

The workers at the annual Nightscare Production haunted house have their own coveted annual award: Who will be the first to make a visitor wet themselves?

Ashley's Playground

Officials honor girl who inspired accessible system

City of Moses Lake

Notice of Application

Protector of the setting sun

Sculpture Without Walls waxes philosophical

Othello meets police chief candidates

Hire could be made by end of week

Notice of Trustee's Sale

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

NOTICE OF MEETING

Notice is hereby given that the Governing Board of the North Central Washington Regional Support Network will meet on Tuesday, October 25, 2005 at 9 am at the Grant County Commissioner's Meeting Room, in the Grant County Courthouse, C Street NW, Ephrata, Washington. The meeting is open to the public.

Lady Lions win in game three come back

MLCA defeats Easton at home

Body identified

Coroner says death caused by gunshot

Masquers to perform musical

Cole Porter's "Anything Goes" is first for Soap Lake theater group

MedStar consolidates Moses Lake air service

Consolidation of ambulance company takes effect Nov. 1

Request for Bids

Grant County is seeking competitive bids for the following equipment and supplies for emergency response:

Spokane Symphony comes to town

Program offers 'dramatic beginning' to Allied Arts season

Robert Lester Horst

Robert Lester Horst passed away in Longwood, Fla., on Oct. 12, 2005. He was preceded in death by his father, mother and two brothers, William and Jack, and his first wife, Helen. He leaves behind his second wife, Eunice of Longwood. His daughter and son-in-law JoAnne and John AIlport of Puyallup. Their children John and Lisa Ailort of Sandpoint, Idaho. James AIlport of Puyallup. His son and daughter-in-law George and Julie Horst of Moses Lake. Their children Andrew and Kelly Matson of Killeen, Texas. Ashley Matson and John Busherd of Moses Lake. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews and great-grandchildren.

A reporter's role: Questioning media coverage

Should the press publish articles about crimes or investigations involving teachers, while non-teachers commit similar offenses and may not face media scrutiny?

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A PUBLIC HEARING WILL HE HELD, on Wednesday, November 2, 2005 by the Grant County Planning Commission regarding the amendment of the Rural Areas of More Intensive Development (RAID) identified in the Comprehensive Plan as Moses Lake 10, located at the intersection of I-90 and O Road NE, Township 19, Range 29, Section 33 EWM, Grant County. This review and action is mandated by the Final Decisions and Orders (Case #'s 99-1-0016 & 99-1-0019) of the Eastern Washington Growth Management Hearings Board. The public hearing will begin at 7:00 p.m. in the Grant County Commissioners Hearing Room on the second floor of the Grant County Court House in Ephrata, Washington 98823, at which time any person or persons may appear and be heard either for or against the proposal. Copies of the proposal are available from the Grant County Planning Department, P.O. Box 37, (332 W. Division), Ephrata WA 98823. Written comments may be submitted no later than 12 p.m. November 2, 2005 to the above address.

Fiber up for vote again

PUD commissioners reject fast build out

Mabel "Marie" Borck

Mabel "Marie" Borck, 80, formerly of Ephrata, died Saturday, Oct. 15, 2005, in Moses Lake. She was born on July 2, 1925 to William Henry Yarwood and Theresa Himmelspach Yarwood of Mohler.

Moses Lake candidates speak out

Oct. 26 forum offers voters chance to hear position seekers

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR THE COUNTY OF GRANT

RICHARD MACOMBER, )

AVISO DE AUDIENCIA PUBLICA

CONCILIO DE LA CIUDAD DE WARDEN

Going dry

Farmers feel impact of declining Odessa aquifer levels

CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WARDEN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT

Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the City Council, City of Warden in the Council Chambers, 201 So. Ash, Warden, WA on October 25, 2005 at 7:00 PM.

CITY OF WARDEN

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Planning for the future: Second annual Latino college night

College information presented Oct. 24 at Moses Lake High School

Health district orders home stay for patient

TB patient required to remain at home until symptoms subside

Community raises $12,000 for 1st Way

Third annual banquet brings in national guest speaker, local representatives

REQUEST FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES

THE GRAND COULEE PROJECT HYDROELECTRIC AUTHORITY (GCPHA) IS SEEKING PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR ALL PHASES OF ENGINEERING SERVICES AT ITS HYDROELECTRIC POWER PLANTS FOR YEAR 2006. THE IMMEDIATE SERVICES ARE FOR A FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION (FERC) APPROVED INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT TO COMPLETE THE FOURTH PART 12 INSPECTION AND REPORT ON MAIN CANAL HEADWORKS HYDROPOWER PLANT (26.0 MW). THE CONSULTANT SELECTED AND THE SERVICES PROVIDED WILL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF PART 12, SUBPART D OF FERC REGULATIONS, INCLUDING THE DAM SAFETY PERFORMANCE MONITORING PROGRAM AND POTENTIAL FAILURE MODE ANALYSIS.

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON

FOR GRANT COUNTY

Body found close to Mattawa

MATTAWA — A badly decomposed human body discovered in an old homestead by the property's owner Friday has launched a homicide investigation, authorities reported Monday.

Superior Court of Washington, Grant County

In re the Custody of C.W., child

GRANT COUNTY WATER CONSERVANCY BOARD

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR CHANGE OF GROUNDWATER

Democrats gather to talk strategies

Eastern Washington Conference draws nearly 200 members

A mighty breeze glows through festival

Local band to play Kennewick Nordic Fest Oct. 22, 23

Geraldine Herzig

Geraldine Herzig, 82, of Othello, passed away Saturday, Oct.15, 2005 at Othello Community Hospital with her loving family at her side.

Laying the foundation

Grid Kids is building football programs in the Basin

Transportation discussion continues

Officials point to state, federal funding for transportation woes

Hantavirus reported in Grant County

Virus suspected as cause of death in farm worker

Donobi ends TV service

EPHRATA — In a letter dated Oct. 11, Donobi, Inc. warned customers receiving their video TV feed in Grant County that it will be forced to disconnect that service on Oct. 31.

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:

Notice of Trustee's Sale

PURSUANT TO THE REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON CHAPTER 61.34, ET SEQ

Turning a century

Moses Lake resident recaps life on Oklahoma frontier and events that changed U.S.

Wanke and Moore compete for Ephrata city council position

EPHRATA — In the race for Ephrata City Council Position No. 2, Ephrata residents will be choosing from one candidate with 16 years of experience on the council and another candidate who happens to be the former president of the Ephrata Chamber of Commerce.

Notice of Workshop

The City Council of the City of Warden will hold a budget workshop on October 18 2005 at 7:00 PM at City Hall.

Collective groups seeking similar vision for area

Group of six to meet quarterly

High school program at Job Corps to close

Costs prompt Job Corps and school district to end diploma program

LOAN NO. 0821997 T.S. NO. 1077084-06

PARCEL NO. 07o-0311-000 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Trustee, Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation of Washington, will on November 18, 2005, at the hour of 10:00am, At the County Courthouse, 35 C Street NW in the City of Ephrata, State of Washington, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at the time of sale, the following described real property, situated in the County(ies) of Grant, State of Washington to-wit: Lots 11, 12, and 13, block 18, G.K. Reed's Town Plat of Coulee City, according to the plat thereof recorded in volume 1 of plats, page 2, records of Grant county, Washington. Commonly known as: 104 E Douglas Street Coulee City Wa 99115 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated June 19, 2002, recorded June 21, 2002, under Auditor's File No. 1105539, Book xx, Page xx, records of Grant County, Washington, from Aaron L. Murray, ASP as Grantor, to Chicago Title Insurance Company as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of National City Mortgage Co as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned by N/A to National City Mortgage Company. II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrower's or Grantor's default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust. III. The default(s) for which this foreclosure is/are made as follows: Failure to pay when due the following amounts which are now in arrears: $9,738.05 (together with any subsequent payments, late charges, advances, costs and fees thereafter due). IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: Principal Balance of $80,063.31, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument secured from January 01, 2005, and such other costs and fees as are due under the Note or other instrument secured, and as are provided by statute. V. The above-described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. The sale will be made without warranty, express or implied regarding title, possession or encumbrances on November 18, 2005. The default(s) referred to in paragraph III, must be cured by November 07, 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 on or before November 07, 2005 (11 days before the sale date), the default(s) as set forth in paragraph III is/are cured and the Trustee's fees and costs are paid. The sale may be terminated any time after November 07, 2005 (11 days before the sale date), and before the sale by the Borrower, Grantor, any Guarantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance paying the entire 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 and curing all other defaults. VI. A written notice of default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following addresses: Aaron L Murray, 104 E Douglas Street, Coulee City Wa 99115 by both first class and certified mail on July 14, 2005 proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and on July 15, 2005 the written notice of default was posted in a conspicious place on the real property described in the paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such posting. VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and 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 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 the purchaser has the right to evict occupants and tenants by summary proceedings under the unlawful detainer act, Chapter 59.12 RCW. Date August 11, 2005 Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation of Washington P.O. Box 22004 525 East Main Street El Cajon CA 92022-9004 (800) 546-1531 Signature/By Lorrie Womack, A.V.P. R-121429 10/14/2005 11/04/2005

CITY OF MOSES LAKE

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

Notice of Trustee's Sale

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

Business community tour wineries

Chamber hosts visit to White Heron, Cave B

Art dedication confirms Big Bend and Heritage partnership

Presidents discuss future of programs

CITY OF MOSES LAKE

NOTICE OF FILING OF 2006 PRELIMINARY BUDGET

Gale Hall

Gale Hall was born April 11, 1954 to Dale and Mariella Hall and passed away suddenly Sept. 20 at Harborview Medical Center. She was a 1972 graduate of Cheney High School. After moving from Wilbur to Moses Lake she attended Big Bend Community College. Gale worked for Wal-Mart both in Moses Lake and Ephrata before moving to Kittitas.

Brunch offers chance for business community to thank local farmers

MOSES LAKE — Come December, the Moses Lake Chamber of Commerce will have been feeding farm families for a quarter of a century.

County PUD ends NoaNet membership

PUD owns 14.7 percent of organization, leaving debt of $2.7 million

The Lady Cougars get it done in three

Warden defeats Columbia-Burbank at home

NOTICE

"BUDGET HEARING: Board of Commissioners of Grant County Fire District #11 will hold a public hearing on the budget proposed for 2006 on Tuesday, October 25, 2005, 7:00 p.m. at Station #1, Royal Camp. Everyone welcome. Contact District Secretary at 346-2244 with any questions."

Paying top dollar for higher ed

Public institutions discuss charging private tuition rates

Notice of Trustee's Sale

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

Grant adds two new Moses Lake firefighters

Homeland Security awards $200,000 grant to increase staff

Keeper of a lost art

Longtime watch repairman shows no sign of stopping

Boy Scouts recovered from wasteway unharmed

Seattle-area group aided by search and rescue

Notice of Trustee's Sale

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

NOTICE

"BUDGET HEARING: Board of Commissioners of Grant County Fire District #11 will hold a public hearing on the budget proposed for 2006 on Tuesday, October 25, 2005, 7:00 p.m. at Station #1, Royal Camp. Everyone welcome. Contact District Secretary at 346-2244 with any questions."

Making the desert bloom

Drought-tolerant demonstration garden to grow in Moses Lake

1st Way holds annual fund-raising dinner

Agency hopes to expand services, bring awareness to parenting programs

Grant County PUD adopts new industrial rates

EPHRATA — The Grant County Public Utility District completed the final chapter of a rate design process for industrial customers Monday with a unanimous commission vote.

SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE #626

THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WARDEN HAS ADOPTED AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE 2005 WATER SYSTEM PLAN, AND TO SUBMIT SAID PLAN TO THE WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Notice of Trustee's Sale

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

Columbia Basin credit union merger approved

All employees would retain jobs if members approve

Fun abounds when fictional characters fall ill

My secret love can go secret no longer. My silence cannot — must not — be maintained.

Beautiful fun

Mrs. Washington pageant provides more than roses and tiaras

Rubberneck worthy yard art

'Art is all in the eye of the beholder' says owner of nude female mannequins

Wahluke's bitter first taste of defeat

Warriors lose a tough game to Zillah

Midwife reunites with patient at Moses Lake event

Mothers bring questions, concerns and experiences to midwife's visit

Party on the diamond

Welcome home for alumni

Lanterns add to Japanese garden

Gifts from Japanese sister city are placed in city park

Warden shows off local agriculture

Event demonstrates importance of agriculture to Warden community

Gas tax goes to voters

COLUMBIA BASIN —It will be up to the voters next month to decide whether or not to keep the gasoline tax passed by the legislature earlier this year.

STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP MANAGEMENT

AND CIRCULATION

Lady Chiefs spiked at home

Moses Lake goes down in three games to Eisenhower

Tech on wheels

Techmobile brings the latest in technology to students at Boys and Girls Club

I-901 bans bar smoking

COLUMBIA BASIN — Supporters of Initiative 901 argue that the proposal will help save lives lost to diseases linked to secondhand smoke, but critics say the proposed ban on smoking in facilities like bars and taverns will dramatically reduce business and is a violation of private property rights.

Lorene Lilas Hodson

Lorene Lilas Hodson went home to the Lord on Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2005. She was born Oct. 16, 1919 in Ralston, to Ewald and Bertha (Suko) Roloff. In 1938, she graduated from Othello High School, being the only girl in the graduating class of five. On Nov. 6, 1938 she married Harold (Hike) Hodson at the Roloff family farm between Othello and Warden.

Royal schools reach agreement on contracts

Contract expected to be ratified Oct. 24

LOAN NO. 0110813227

T.S. NO. 1076264-06 PARCEL NO. 10-1559-000 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Trustee, Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation of Washington, will on October 21, 2005, at the hour of 10:00am, At the County Courthouse, 35 C Street NW in the City of Ephrata, State of Washington, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at the time of sale, the following described real property, situated in the County(ies) of Grant, State of Washington to-wit: Lot 8, Montlake Addition No. 1, as per plat recorded in volume 5 of plats, page 45, records of Grant County, Washington. Commonly known as: 222 W. Linden Ave Moses Lake Wa 98837 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated September 25, 2000, recorded September 29, 2000, under Auditor's File No. 1072936, Book xx, Page xx, records of Grant County, Washington, from Rodolfo Ramirez and Maria E. Ramirez, Husband and Wife as Grantor, to Security Title Guaranty, Inc as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of National City Mortgage Co DBA Accubanc Mortgage as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned by N/A to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrower's or Grantor's default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust. III. The default(s) for which this foreclosure is/are made as follows: Failure to pay when due the following amounts which are now in arrears: $9.815.15 (together with any subsequent payments, late charges, advances, costs and fees thereafter due). IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: Principal Balance of $81,141.59, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument secured from December 01, 2004, and such other costs and fees as are due under the Note or other instrument secured, and as are provided by statute. V. The above-described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. The sale will be made without warranty, express or implied regarding title, possession or encumbrances on October 21, 2005. The default(s) referred to in paragraph III, must be cured by October 10, 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 on or before October 10, 2005 (11 days before the sale date), the default(s) as set forth in paragraph III is/are cured and the Trustee's fees and costs are paid. The sale may be terminated any time after October 10, 2005 (11 days before the sale date), and before the sale by the Borrower, Grantor, any Guarantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance paying the entire 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 and curing all other defaults. VI. A written notice of default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following addresses: Rodolfo Ramirez, 222 W Linden Ave, Moses Lake Wa 98837; Maria E. Ramirez, 222 W Linden Ave, Moses Lake Wa 98837 by both first class and certified mail on June 02, 2005 proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and on June 03, 2005 the written notice of default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in the paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such posting. VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and 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 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 the purchaser has the right to evict occupants and tenants by summary proceedings under the unlawful detainer act, Chapter 59.12 RCW. Date July 14, 2005 Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation of Washington P.O. Box 22004 525 East Main Street El Cajon CA 92022-9004 (800) 546-1531 Signature/By Lorrie Womack, A.V.P. R-120715 09/16/2005, 10/07/2005

PUBLIC NOTICE

City of Moses Lake

Stanley W. Smart

Stanley W. Smart, 82 of Moses Lake entered the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2005. He is survived by his wife of almost 58 years, Pat; a brother, Daniel R. Smart of Vancouver; a son, Chuck Halstead of Spokane; three grandchildren: Noelle of Shoreline, Heidi and Charlie of Spokane; and four great-grandchildren: Coral of Atlanta, Ga., David of Shoreline and Chaz and Chance of Spokane.

Skunks culprit for stinky water in Soap Lake

SOAP LAKE — Soap Lake Mayor Wayne Hovde set the record straight last night for those who have complained about the foul-aroma water that has been flowing into residents' homes for the last week or so.

Governor urges state to work together

Gregoire speaks on water, transportation issues facing area

Audit calls for health district to make changes

Financial reports, documentation of grant funds and expenditures need improvement

New sales yard holds first livestock auction

Enthusiastic response greets Central Washington Livestock opening

PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE PURPOSE OF REVIEWING AND APPROVING THE 2006 BUDGET FOR THE Adams County Public Hospital District #3, DBA Othello Community Hospital will be held on October 26, 2004 at 6:00 p.m. at the Othello Community Hospital Conference Room, 315 N. 14th Avenue, Othello, Washington.

Quincy City Council hears MACC needs

QUINCY — Members of the Multi Agency Communications Center's executive board introduced the Quincy City Council and mayor to the life saving importance of Proposition No. 1 Tuesday night.

Ephrata chamber welcomes new president

Saturday banquet recognizes business, citizen of the year

Ruth Nadine McElderry

Ruth Nadine McElderry, 73, Moses Lake resident, passed away Sunday, Oct. 2, 2005 at her home. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday Oct. 6, 2005 at the First Baptist Church in Othello with Pastor Dan Minyard officiating. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel & Crematory, Moses Lake, WA.

Drilling continues at Saddle Mountains well

Company seeking viable gas source from 14,000-foot exploratory well

PUBLIC NOTICE

The next regular meeting of Grant County Hospital District #7 will be held on Monday, October 17, 2005 at the Royal School District administration building at 6:00 p.m.

City of Moses Lake

Notice of Application, Completeness,

Fireman's breakfast this Saturday

MOSES LAKE — Volunteer firefighters will be cooking up some grub for their community this weekend, and raising money for their own training in the process.

Mighty Quinn to become Lakefront Bar and Grill

Complete remodel for former Moses Lake hot spot

Lady Chiefs lose battle with Lady Blue Devils

Moses Lake rallies hard, but unable to score

Ephrata fire damages apartments

Unattended candle started building fire

In an emergency…Major disaster unlikely, but officials urging precautions

GRANT COUNTY — In the event that Seattle area residents are forced to evacuate, Richard Pearce has concerns about where the displaced citizens would go when making their way inland.

High schools evacuated following bomb threat

No devices found at Ephrata, Soap Lake

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON

COUNTY OF GRANT

City of Moses Lake

Notice of Application

ROYAL SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 160

BOX 486

Ammonia release leads to evacuation

No one injured in Sunday event

PUD delays adopting new rates

Vote postponed as district separates rates for ag food processing clients

NOTICE OF MITIGATED

DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE

Othello Police seeking armed robbery suspect

OTHELLO — Authorities are looking for a man suspected in an armed robbery attempt and shots fired incident here Saturday morning.

PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE PURPOSE OF REVIEWING AND APPROVING THE 2006 BUDGET FOR THE Adams County Public Hospital District #3, DBA Othello Community Hospital will be held on October 26, 2004 at 6:00 p.m. at the Othello Community Hospital Conference Room, 315 N. 14th Avenue, Othello, Washington.

Chiefs' defense defeats the Braves

Rain, mud and defense lead the Chiefs to victory

Boys and Girls Club receives support

$105,000 raised at Saturday auction

Primary elections results certified

37 percent of voters participate in first all-mail election

Symposium starts facilities planning

Construction in district three years out if '06 bond passes

David A. Proffitt

David A. Proffitt, 60, longtime Moses Lake resident and plant manager at Weyerhauser, passed away Thursday, Sept. 29, 2005 at Central Washington Hospital in Wenatchee.