Ellington

Notice of Trustee's Sale

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

ML Fab Company locates in Moses Lake

Adds 30 jobs to area

Get a 'Clue'

MOSES LAKE — The board game Clue comes to Moses Lake in the form of a play Thursday and Friday.

Cattle producers shine light on Canadian border issues

Past president asks for level playing field

Foster mom suspected Gomez of abuse

EPHRATA — Rafael "Raffy" Gomez's foster mom blamed Maribel Gomez for abusing the boy, photographed his injuries for proof and attempted to block reunification with his birth mother.

Irrigation district putting in new pumping plants

Othello project complete in May

Moses Lake woman survives robbery

Victim tied up, freed herself

M. Mae (Stingley)(Eccles) Connaghan

M. Mae (Stingley)(Eccles) Connaghan, 93, long time Kittitas resident, died Feb. 23, 2007, at Kittitas Valley Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Moses Lake port considers safety crew's future

MOSES LAKE — Port of Moses Lake commissioners gave their attorney the OK to begin discussions as they consider what to do with the district's public safety department.

Eleanor Dubey

1934-2007

NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AN OPEN RECORD PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD March 7, 2007 at 11:00 am in the Grant County Commissioners Hearing Room, Courthouse, Ephrata, WA regarding the following budget extension requests:

Water rates increase around Othello

District users see 5 percent increase

Gladys L. Byrne

Gladys L. Byrne, 91, longtime Moses Lake resident, passed away Monday, Feb. 26, 2007, at SunBridge Care and Rehabilitation. Inurnment will take place at a later date in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel & Crematory, Moses Lake.

Tip leads to location of stolen guns

Two arrested, charges pending for five more

Geraldine (Whitmer) Evans

Geraldine (Whitmer) Evans passed away Friday, Feb. 2, 2007, at Samaritan Hospial. She was surrounded by loved ones as she entered into the presence of her Heavenly Father.

Group continues efforts on worker recruitment

COLUMBIA BASIN — The area edges closer to improvements in employee recruitment.

Big Bend honors staff

MOSES LAKE — Randy Fish warms up vehicles for the maintenance crew. Tom Willingham created a process to identify at-risk students. Kathy Starr made quilts for children.

GRANT COUNTY WATER CONSERVANCY BOARD NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR CHANGE OF GROUNDWATER

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Veil unveiling

Community turns out for bridal show

Artist decorates his home, Basin locations and book cover

EPHRATA — Along a quiet road in Ephrata, there is a house perhaps more personal than most.

Moses Lake season ends at regionals

KENNEWICK — Moses Lake battled the Cadets to the end Saturday.

Mary Elizabeth Hankla

March 29, 1932 to Dec. 10, 2006

Lions settle for eighth place at state

YAKIMA - Moses Lake Christian Academy regrouped from an opening-round upset loss to finish in eighth place at the 1B State Tournament this weekend. After dropping Wednesday's tournament opener 50-49 to Tri-Cities Prep, the Lions ran off a pair of lopsided wins to reaching the game for fifth and eighth places, where they lost in overtime to Entiat 67-64.

Quincy chamber honors top citizens

QUINCY — In the moments before announcing the winners of the Quincy Valley Chamber of Commerce's annual awards, there came lengthy tales of longtime community members.

What will we write, next time

The perpetrator(s) took their time carving each letter, on a giant scale, carefully into the snow and ice of the frozen waters of Moses Lake.

Chiefs' season ends just short of state

KENNEWICK — Moses Lake began the second half with an offensive spark.

Warriors just miss out on state trophy

YAKIMA — The Almira/Coulee-Hartline Warriors, who entered the 1B State Tournament with a modest 10-12 record, were a group some may have overlooked when picking teams to make a run in the inaugural small-school tournament at the Yakima Sundome over the weekend.

Grant County planning realigns

Goal is new leadership

Moses Lake essay winners receive awards

MOSES LAKE — One wants to be a makeup artist. Another, an astrophysicist.

Amy Matsushita Nose

Amy Matsushita Nose passed away on Feb. 10, 2007. She was born April 10, 1914, in Wapato, Wash., where she was raised and educated. She married James Nose on Oct. 1, 1939, in Wapato and they lived in Seattle until the outbreak of World War II, when they were interred at Heart Mountain Relocation Center in Wyoming. In 1943, they moved to Spokane and one year later to St. Paul, Minn.

New political party starts in Grant County

Constitution party forms to protect rights

Bridal show returns to Moses Lake

\Something for everybody at annual event

Lions dominate Acorns

YAKIMA — Oakville hung in with the Lions in the first half but could not keep pace in the second.

Roommate accuses Gomez of abusing Raffy

EPHRATA — A former roommate of Maribel Gomez clutched an infant-sized doll and showed the Grant County courtroom exactly how she claimed the Ephrata mother would swing and spin little Rafael "Raffy" Gomez around by his arms and legs.

True grit

COLUMBIA BASIN — If coordinators of the second annual Building Soils for Better Crops conference have their way, audience members are left standing on more solid ground.

Warden restaurant reopens its doors

WARDEN — The new owner of a recently opened Warden restaurant likes to keep things low-key.

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY

JUVENILE DEPARTMENT

Doctor testifies about Raffy's abuse

EPHRATA — A pregnant Maribel Gomez reportedly showed up to a doctor's appointment "very high on drugs and bouncing off the walls," about a month before the birth of her son, Rafael "Raffy" Gomez.

Autopsy determines Raffy's death homicide

EPHRATA — A Spokane County deputy medical examiner concluded 2-year-old Rafael "Raffy" Gomez's death was a homicide, finding the boy died as a result of repeated physical abuse.

'We've got the gold'

GRANT COUNTY — Following the best year in the Grant County Economic Development Council's history, council members learned about the events leading up to today.

Lions lose in first round

YAKIMA — The Lions of Moses Lake Christian Academy had their hands full with Tri-Cities Prep Wednesday.

Warden brings bonds to voters

State to match funds with $3.4 million

NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AN OPEN RECORD PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD March 6, 2007 at 10:30 am in the Grant County Commissioners Hearing Room, Courthouse, Ephrata, WA regarding a budget extension request from the Grant County Prosecuting Attorney's Office in the amount of $5,000.00 to cover extra costs associated with Public Records Requests. Any interested persons may appear regarding these matters.

Chiefs downed by Saxons

Ferris 73, Moses Lake 40

Gomez jailed to keep her in Ephrata

EPHRATA — Maribel Gomez was jailed Tuesday by a judge to keep U.S. immigration officials from seizing her and disrupting her trial for allegedly fatally abusing her 2-year-old son.

Quincy Valley chamber welcomes new members

Volunteers, businesses, educators honored at banquet

Moses Lake music students prepare for state

Competition brings top talent

Teens attack Moses Lake police

Officer left with broken hand

Fourth quarter meltdown costs Chiefs win

Mead 61, Moses Lake 46

Seven Chiefs place in top 20 at state swim

FEDERAL WAY — Moses Lake's 400 freestyle relay team of Federico Bettini, Marshall Goodrich, Eric Butterfield and Jeremy Grant earned the highest placing of the weekend for the Chiefs posting a time of 3:25.93 to take 14th.

Zimbabwe sculptor visits Big Bend

MOSES LAKE — When Alexander Chitungo sells a piece of artwork, he feels like a piece of his soul goes with it.

Larry Earl

Longtime Moses Lake resident Larry Earl passed away Thursday, Feb. 15, 2007, of natural causes. Larry was born Oct. 23, 1924, in Bunkerville, Nev., being the third child of Kenneth Earl and Vertie Ann Leavitt. He spent his childhood and school years in Bunkerville, graduating from high school at age 17 in 1942. He was active in high school sports, playing but never the star of the teams. His family moved to Meridian, Idaho in 1942 where he farmed with his father until being drafted into the army in May 1946. He trained in California, Utah and Oklahoma before shipping out to Europe. He saw action in France, Germany, Belgium and Czechoslovakia, mainly in the rear lines shooting big guns. After the war he returned to Boise where he married Renee Burnett. They were married April 12, 1949, in the Latter day-Saints Idaho Falls Temple. Larry had a dairy farm in Meridian with his father until it was sold in 1955. At that time the family moved to Moses Lake where he resided until his death. He worked a variety of jobs until settling in at Carnation/Nestle for 20 years. The Earls had an acreage in Cascade Valley where they raised cattle, pigs, chickens and a large garden. Larry was a dedicated member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served faithfully in a variety of church callings including positions with the elders, seventy and high priests. He and Renee served two church missions in their later years to the Philippines and Pennsylvania. He served nine years in the Seattle Latter day-Saints Temple and three years in the Columbia River Temple. He took great pride in his family and their activities. All seven of his children served Latter day-Saints church missions. Larry was preceded in death by his wife Renee.

Raffy bill to protect abused children

Hinkle sponsors two laws

Mary Violet DeMott Millward

Mary Violet DeMott Millward, age 94, passed away Monday morning, Feb. 19, 2007, at her daughter's home in Kuna, Idaho. Mary was born May 14, 1912, in Burton, Idaho, to Orsen Bergen DeMott and Eliza Newell Rowberry DeMott.

Clean elections reform discussed

MOSES LAKE — The Grant County Democrats sponsored a meeting Monday about election reform in Washington State.

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Sealed Bids for construction of the 2007 Taxiway Delta Portland Cement Concrete Pavement Reconstruction and Electrical Modifications at Grant County International Airport, addressed to the Port of Moses Lake, will be received at the office of the Executive Manager, Port of Moses Lake, 7810 Andrews Street NE, Suite 200, Moses Lake, Washington 98837 (OWNER), until 2:00 p.m., local time, on the 12th day of March, 2007. Any Bids received after the specified time will not be considered.

Notice of Trustee's Sale

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

George toasts Presidents Day

GEORGE — The town of George turned out to honor the past and look ahead to the future.

Betty Heinrich Johnston

Betty Heinrich Johnston, 75, a longtime resident of Laurel, Md., and a former resident of Soap Lake and Ephrata, died late Friday evening, Feb. 16, 2007, at Samaritan Hospital in Moses Lake following an extended illness.

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Coming for to carry me home

MOSES LAKE — Fewer than 30 people attended Friday night, but what the 2007 Black History Celebration lacked in size, it made up for in spirit.

Possible salmonella case reviewed

GRANT COUNTY — One person in Grant County may have contracted salmonella from peanut butter, the Grant County Health District reported Friday.

Moses Lake woman remembers Woodrow Wilson

Twenty-eighth president had 'so much on the ball'

Knights up to challenge of defending title

TACOMA — The Royal Knights held off fierce challenges from former 2A powerhouses Lakeside and Orting to defend their 1A title at Mat Classic XIX this weekend.

Rubber band dreams with wings

MOSES LAKE — On a spring morning when the air is calm, shortly after sunup, a tall figure in a field located in Cascade Valley gently hoists a small airplane frame into the air.

Othello makes solid showing at state

TACOMA — Othello took six wrestlers to state and five took home medals.

Patricia R. Holt

Patricia R. Holt, 80, lifelong Moses Lake resident, passed away Sunday, Feb. 18, 2007, at LakeRidge Special Care Center in Moses Lake. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel & Crematory, Moses Lake.

Three Basin wrestlers take titles

TACOMA — Ten wrestlers earned the right to wrestle in the Mat Classic XIX finals Saturday.

Carlos S. Garza

Carlos S. Garza, 54, Royal City resident, passed away Sunday, Feb. 18, 2007, at his home in Royal City. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel & Crematory, Moses Lake.

Cougars finish season strong

TACOMA — Warden, not expected to be a factor in the 1A Mat Classic team race, wrestled beyond expectations to claim sixth place in the team standings of this weekend's tournament.

Chiefs crown two champions

TACOMA — Six of Moses Lake's wrestlers placed in the top four at Mat Classic XIX.

MySpace is colossal waste of MyTime

I committed MySpace suicide Sunday.

Illness sweeps school districts

GRANT COUNTY — The Grant County Health District reported Friday absenteeism rates remain above normal at some schools in the county.

Two Tigers take second at Mat Classic

TACOMA — Ephrata took two wrestlers to state and both wrestled their ways into the finals.

Quincy businesses battle in pingpong

QUINCY — The town of Quincy is celebrating its 100th anniversary with a series of monthly Battle of the Biz competitions.

Miss Moses Lake crowned Saturday

MOSES LAKE — One woman walked away with the 2007 Miss Moses Lake title Saturday night and received several other awards leading to her title.

Four Jacks place at Mat Classic

TACOMA — Four out of five is not bad.

Wheat association dissolves director position

'Bewildered' Borck regrouping, wishes farmers well

Othello bonds discussed Tuesday

State offers $35.3 million in matching funds

Chiefs' captains lead by example

Moses Lake's leadership duo guides girls team

Roads closed near Big Bend

MOSES L AKE — Access to the south parking lot at Big Bend Community College is restricted for construction to prepare for a new fine arts building.

Medical expert 'skeptical' of accidental cause of death

EPHRATA — A medical expert for prosecutors recalled the skepticism and concern he had upon hearing the explanations provided by Rafael "Raffy" Gomez's birth parents to the array of brutal injuries the little boy suffered while in their care.

Quincy centennial battles begin

QUINCY — As the town of Quincy celebrates its 100th birthday this year, it's keeping the competitive spirit alive each month.

Hastings holds meeting in Quincy

QUINCY — Next week Congressman Doc Hastings reaches out to his constituents in Quincy.

The next step

Wrestler preps for life after mat time

Bragging rights

Chief works to join family ranks

Gomez trial: 'Raffy' suffered 'one injury after another'

EPHRATA — As the picture of a small, white body bag was projected on a large screen in the courtroom Wednesday, Maribel Gomez broke down into tears.

Job Corps students work with NASA

Students consider aeronautical careers

George combines Presidents Day events

GEORGE — Things are jumping in the only city in the United States to bear a president's full name come Presidents Day.

Notice of Trustee's Sale

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

PUD's chief financial officer fired

EPHRATA — Grant County Public Utility District's chief financial officer was fired Monday, without explanation.

Expectations change for state swim

Moses Lake tries to improve on district performance

Minus Hill, Jr.

Minus Hill, Jr., 75, longtime resident of Moses Lake, died at his home on Feb. 8, 2007. Funeral arrangements are pending in care of Affordable Funeral Options, Moses lake.

Martha Sullivan

Martha Sullivan, 66, longtime Moses Lake resident, passed away Sunday, Feb. 11, 2007, at Central Washington Hospital in Wenatchee. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 16, at Kayser's Chapel of Memories. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel & Crematory, Moses Lake.

Winning brings satisfaction

Wrestlers craves feeling of victory

Darrel E. Mordhorst

Darrel E. Mordhorst, 81, of Wilson Creek died Saturday, Feb. 10, 2007, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Annabell Weisel vanSlyke Yager

Annabell Weisel vanSlyke Yager, 70, passed away Feb. 8 in Ephrata after an extended illness. Born Oct. 13, 1936 in Okanogan, Wash., she attended school in Orondo, East Wenatchee and Wenatchee, graduating in 1954. She married Donald Ray Yager in Oklahoma in 1958. Working as a bookkeeper and secretary, she retired from Independent Newspapers in Apache Junction, Ariz. She and her husband owned a heating and air conditioning company in Wenatchee. They traveled extensively for a number of years, creating hand crafted leatherwork items which were shown at arts and craft shows over the western United States. Residing in Arizona for 20 years, they owned Day's leathers and Such, specializing in saddles for special needs. The last few years, Ann worked with the Cancer Survivors groups in Ephrata and Moses Lake.

Ask.com coming to Moses Lake

No details released on new data center

Laurence (Jim) Nicholas Schaefer

Laurence (Jim) Nicholas Schaefer, 84, passed away on Feb. 10, 2007, at Columbia Basin Hospital in Ephrata. Mr. Schaefer was born on April 14, 1922, to Anton and Cecilia Schaefer in Nenzel, Neb. He married Laura Schaefer on Oct. 29, 1944, in Battle Creek, Mich. He worked for the U.S. Forest Service as an equipment operator. He retired after 30 years of service. He joined the U.S. Army in 1943 and served until 1946. His ending rank was CPL. He received the Purple Heart, Victory Medal, American Theater Ribbon, one service strip, good conduct. He enjoyed horses and saddles. He also loved to restore high back saddles.

Lady Lions end season one win short of state

MOSES LAKE — With a state-tournament berth on the line, defensive pressure by Pateros and shooting troubles throughout the game were the cause of Moses Lake Christian Academy's 42-26 loss to the Nannies Monday.

Water rates increased in Othello

OTHELLO — More than 50 people crowded into the Othello City Council Chambers Monday night to hear the water rate increase decision.

Focused on the future

Chief envisions career in medicine

Quincyfacility under ConAgra investigation

Company unsure of release's origins

MITIGATED DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE

PUBLIC NOTICE

Gomez trial begins over child's death

EPHRATA — Last week Maribel Gomez waived her right to have a jury decide if she's responsible for the death of her 2-year-old son.

'Pirates of Penzance'raids Ephrata

EPHRATA — Pirates and family fun come to Ephrata this week during a high school rendition of "Pirates of Penzance."

Billy R. Kinion

A 20-year resident of Coulee City, Billy R. Kinion passed away Feb. 9, 2007. He was 79 years old.

Lady Vikings edge Treasure Valley

Big Bend 66, Lady Chuckars 63

Runnin' Vikes dominate Chuckars

Big Bend 98, Treasure Valley 66

NOTICE: Quincy Ground Water Subarea Licensees

As a reminder, landholders who either directly or indirectly own and/or lease land in the Subarea over the forms submittal threshold must file annual Reclamation Reform Act of 1982 (RRA) forms by March 1, 2007 to be eligible to receive Reclamation irrigation water. This includes but is not limited to individuals, entities, trusts, estates, public entities, religious or charitable organizations, and farm operators. This is a westwide disclosure. Any and all land must be counted if it is in a district subject to the RRA.

Richard E. Keeney

Richard E. Keeney, 86, longtime Warden resident, passed away at his home on Feb. 7, 2007, following a long battle with cancer. R.E. "Dick" Keeney was born on Oct.13, 1920, in Coleman County, Texas to Thomas Ernest and Georgia Lobstein Keeney. He grew up east of Coleman, Texas on land originally purchased by his grandfather, Isaac Keeney. He was baptized in Jim Ned Creek in 1934. In 1939 Keeney joined the U.S. Army at Ft. Bliss, Texas. His duty assignment sent him to Seattle, Wash. where he met Mary N. Neergaard. They were married on June 6, 1943. He was discharged from the Army as a Staff Sergeant in 1945. Dick and Mary spent seven years in Seattle where two children were born to them, John Richard and Georgia Ann. In 1950, the family moved to Grandview, Wash. where Dick took up farming until 1962. Two more children were born to them while in Grandview; Mary Christine and Kathryn Elizabeth. In 1964, the family moved to Othello where Dick held the position of general manager for Labbee Mint Farm's Columbia Basin farming operation. On Nov. 10, 1973, Dick married LaDawn Woolley Maw and soon after moved to Warden where the couple built a home and started a machine shop business. Dick entered the political arena in 1992 when he was elected mayor of Warden and served the city in that capacity through December 2003. His position as mayor of Warden led Dick into many areas of civic service. He was a member and chairman of the North Columbia Community Action Council, chairman of the Big Bend Economic Development Council and chairman and founder of Grant Transit Authority. In 1995, The Washington State DOT honored Dick "for outstanding service in promoting public transportation in Washington State" and in 1999 his name was added to the Wall of Fame by the Washington State Public Transportation and Rail Conference. Dick served as president and eight-year member of the Big Bend Resource Conservation and Development Council and was a 10-year member of the board of directors for Cities Insurance Association of Washington. He was most recently Ombudsman of the area's Aging & Adult Care Agency. On March 15, 2004, American Legion Post 209 cited Dick for over 50 years of continuous Legion membership. He was also a member of the Warden Kiwanis Club. Dick was an avid fisherman, fishing various lakes, rivers and reservoirs around the Northwest with his longtime friend, Bill Bisnet. One of his dreams was accomplished when he landed a salmon on the Deschutes River of north central Oregon. Dick was preceded in death by his former wife Mary in 1993. He is survived by wife LaDawn of Warden, son John Richard of grass Valley, Ore., daughters Georgia Bruce of Kennewick, Cris Nielson of Eagle Mountain, Utah and Kate Banaszak of Rapid City, S.D.; Son Richard John Sherbon of Puyallup, Wash.; stepchildren LuAnn Presnell of Othello, Steve Maw of Ronan, Mont., Stacy Maw of Candian, Okla., and Duane Maw of St. George, Utah, numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A final visitation will be held Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2007, at 9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. with church services at 11 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Warden. Arrangements are in care of Stevens Funeral Chapel, Othello.

Relay for Life kick-off rally Thursday

OTHELLO — A Heart of the Basin Relay for Life kickoff rally is Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Othello High School.

Knights dominate regional tournament

ROYAL CITY — The Knights, with seven individual champions and a total of 18 wrestlers moving on to next week's state tournament, ran away with the team title at the 1A regional tournament in Royal City Saturday.

Garden Heights staff reports science progress

MOSES LAKE — Garden Heights Elementary School staff came to the Moses Lake School Board meeting Thursday to answer a question of how the school is improving science performance.

Ephrata now requires special event permits

EPHRATA — The Ephrata City Council OK'd a "special events" ordinance Wednesday, establishing an official permitting process for organizers to comply with when planning festivals, parades, protests and some sporting events in Ephrata.

Fraternal trims

COLUMBIA BASIN — Grand Coulee twins Micol and Kyler Pankey have a lot of hair to give.

Valentine's Day: It's my turn to celebrate

Chocolate hearts, diamond rings, fancy dinners and a to-go box.

Othello sending six to state

ELLENSBURG — The Huskies, led by 215-pound champion Jacob Johnston, finished sixth at the 2A Regional Wrestling Tournament Saturday.

Lions coast to district championship

MLCA 75, Pateros 41

Entities report 'smooth, upbeat' potato conference

Preparations under way for next year

Moses Lake Museum and Art Center names sculpture winner

'An Individual Space' takes juror's first place

Four Chiefs make Regional finals

SPOKANE — The Chiefs took third at the Region 4 wrestling tournament Saturday, earning 147.5 points as a team.

Helen Marie Hysjulien

Helen Marie Hysjulien passed away Feb. 6, 2007, at Avalon Care Center in Othello. Helen was born March 9, 1929, in Ellensburg, to Hugh and Ida Carney. In 1950, Helen married Glen Hysjulien and together they moved to Othello in 1952. She graduated from Central Washington University and she taught kindergarten in Othello for over thirty years.

Ephrata adds admission tax

Moviegoers to pay 0.5 percent tax

New Cougar

BJ Guerra is the player you want on your defensive line in the fall.

Grant Transit founder, former Warden mayor dead at 86

WARDEN — Next week, Grant County residents have the opportunity to bid farewell to a leader.

Frankie Corral Jr. III

Frankie Corral Jr. III, 25, of Moses Lake, passed away Jan. 2, 2007.

Fight veteran brings his talents to Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE — Those around the Basin who know Anthony Hamlett will likely recognize him as a seasoned veteran of the mixed martial arts world; a former professional fighter who now spends his days training athletes and promoting events throughout Eastern Washington.

Othello chamber toasts hometown heroes

President: Organization advances toward unity

CITY OF WARDEN

Request for Statement of Qualifications (RSQ)

Real estate agent supports Special Olympics

MOSES LAKE — Rhonda Chase calls out words of encouragement to her daughter, Amber, from the sidelines one Tuesday afternoon during practice.

Grant County claims compliance with public defender settlement

Commissioners working to meet ACLU conditions

Della Dora Gleed

Della Dora Gleed, age 88, died Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2007, at Samaritan Hospital in Moses Lake. Della was born Nov. 19, 1918, in Upper Presto, Idaho to Thomas and Delpha Dora (Gardner) Dye.

Sale of PUD diesel generators finalized

EPHRATA — The Grant County Public Utility District commission Monday finalized the sale of 20 diesel generators, first purchased by the utility in 2001 to meet energy demands during projected record-low river flows and the West Coast energy crisis.

Cities seek help with street lights

PUD asked for financial assistance

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE

PURSUANT TO THE REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON CHAPTER 61.24 ET. SEQ. TS No: WA-94113-C Loan No: 0833006486 APN: 10-0758-000 I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that First American Title Insurance Company, the undersigned Trustee will on 2/16/2007, at 10:00 AM at THE POLICE JUSTICE COURT BUILDING, 401 BALSAM STREET IN THE CITY OF MOSES LAKE, WASHINGTON sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable, in the form of cash, or cashier's check or certified checks from federally or State chartered banks, at the time of sale the following described real property, situated in the County of Grant, State of Washington, to-wit: LOT 18, BLOCK 2, LAKEVIEW TERRACE UNIT 1 ADDITION TO MOSES LAKE, AS PER PLAT RECORDED IN VOLUME 3 OF PLAT, PAGE 35 AND 35A, RECORDS OF GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON. Commonly known as: 903 SOUTH JUNIPER DRIVE MOSES LAKE, WA 98837-0000 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 10/27/2005, recorded 11/1/2005, under Auditor's File No. 1179712, in Book , Page records of Grant County, Washington, from WESLEY E. MOON, II, A SINGLE PERSON, as Grantor(s), to GRANT COUNTY TITLE, as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of CENTEX HOME EQUITY COMPANY, LLC., as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned by CENTEX HOME EQUITY COMPANY, LLC. to JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR THE TRUMAN CAPITAL MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2006-1, Asset Backed Certificates, Series 2006-1. 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/Mortgage. III. The default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/are as follows: Failure to pay when due the following amounts which are now in arrears: PAYMENT INFORMATION FROM 7/1/2006 THRU 2/5/2007 NO.PMT 8 AMOUNT $618.95 TOTAL $4,951.60 LATE CHARGE INFORMATION FROM 7/1/2006 THRU 2/5/2007 NO. LATE CHARGES 7 TOTAL $156.80 PROMISSORY NOTE INFORMATION Note Dated: 10/27/2005 Note Amount: $96,000.00 Interest Paid To: 6/1/2006 Next Due Date: 7/1/2006 IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $96,000.00, together with interest as provided in the Note from the 7/1/2006, and such other costs and fees 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. Said sale will be made without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances on 2/16/2007. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by 2/5/2007, (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 2/5/2007 (11 days before the sale) the default as set forth in Paragraph III is cured and the Trustee's fees and costs are paid. Payment must be in cash or with cashier's or certified checks from a State or federally chartered bank. The sale may be terminated any time after the 2/5/2007 (11 days before the sale date) and before the sale, by the Borrower or Grantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance by paying the principal and interest, 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): WESLEY E. MOON, II, A SINGLE PERSON 903 SOUTH JUNIPER DRIVE MOSES LAKE, WA 98837-0000 WESLEY E MOON PO BOX 1575 MOSES LAKE, WA 98837-0245 by both first class and certified mail on 10/2/2006, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served, if applicable, with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in Paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof 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 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 this 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 aO" 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. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. DATED: November 15, 2006 FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY 2101 Fourth Ave., Suite 800 Seattle, WA 98121 Phone No: (818) 361-6998 Karen J. Cooper, Assistant Secretary ASAP# 803557 01/19/2007, 02/08/2007

Potato foundation remembers larger than life Othello leader

MOSES LAKE - There were two categories of people Pete Taggares would help: Those he liked, and those he didn't like.

John O. Asker

John O. Asker, Jr., 78, of Soap Lake, passed away Feb. 5 at Samaritan Hospital in Moses Lake. An Idaho native, John grew up in Grangeville, Idaho, graduated from the University of Idaho and served in the U.S. army during the Korean War.

Royal City hotel to be remodeled

Council must approve area rezoning

Voters deny Fire District No. 3 levy

More than 60 percent voted against Prop. 1

Commitment begins for senior Chiefs

Three Moses Lake athletes make collegiate careers final

Senior night success

Chiefs celebrate final home game with victory

Marion Densmore Fairbanks

Marion Densmore Fairbanks passed away on Feb. 2, 2007, to be with her beloved husband, Dick Fairbanks. Marion died at home surrounded by her family and two wonderful caregivers Teresa Lamere and Mary Collins. Mom was born Marion Densmore Ringoen on June 14, 1912, in New Salem N.D. Marion graduated from New Salem High School as valedictorian. Surviving her are her children Donald Fairbanks of Lynnwood, Wash., Bill Fairbanks (Mary Jane) of Moses Lake, David Fairbanks (Cheryl) of Wenatchee and Sue Rhoads (Randy) of Richland. Marion has eight grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren who were the light of her life. She read extensively until the loss of her sight about 10 years ago and was unbeatable at Scrabble even after she went blind. She was a member of the first Presbyterian Church of Moses Lake. As the heart of our family she lovingly led us through the good times and the bad and will continue to lead us by example until we are able to be together again.

Three Chiefs sign letters of intention

Moses Lake players sign up for chance of a lifetime

No funding for Moses Lake crossing

Various solutions discussed

Voters approve Moses Lake bonds

Results certified Feb. 21

Royal City clinic opens in March

Added X-ray machine

Friends, colleagues gather at potato conference

Conference continues through Thursday

Valeria M. Owens-Witzel

A longtime Ephrata resident, Valeria M. Owens-Witzel, age 92, passed away in her sleep on Feb. 3, 2007. Born on Feb. 18, 1914, in a one-room sod home in comstock, Neb. Acting as midwife was her grandmother. At her request no service will be held.

Callie Ree Cooper

Callie Ree Cooper, 93, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2007, in Albuquerque, N.M.

This spud's for you

MOSES LAKE — It's not every day a city official asks what topping they should put on your potato.

Mary Willett

Mary was called home on Jan. 29, 2007. She passed away at Central Washington Hospital, Wenatchee, Wash. Mary Beth Buckingham Willett was born to Spurgen and Olidia Buckingham in Langdon, N.D. on Sept. 24, 1941. Mary's family moved from North Dakota to Yakima in 1945 where she graduated from Davis High School on June 3, 1959. Mary was confirmed at Centeras Lutheran Church on May 28, 1955, in Yakima.

Notice of Trustee's Sale

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

Gomez to trial next week, no jury

EPHRATA — Maribel Gomez waived her right to a jury trial, leaving Grant County Superior Court Judge John Antosz to decide her innocence or guilt.

Moses Lake turns in top performances at districts

ELLENSBURG — The Chief swimmers peaked when it mattered most, but despite excellent swims from the entire team, Moses Lake finished second to Wenatchee at the Columbia Basin League District Meet Saturday.

Forum increases workforce dialogues

MOSES LAKE — Educating a future workforce might be a step closer, following a forum Monday at Big Bend Community College.

New Moses Lake library discussed

Council supports public effort

Quincy considers physical therapy remodel

QUINCY — Quincy Valley Medical Center commissioners voted Monday to ask the owner of a future physical therapy building to pay for a remodel before the hospital moves in.

Lady Chiefs take fourth place at State

Second day rally moves Moses Lake past Battle Ground

Porfirio 'Pete' Alvarado, Jr.

Porfirio "Pete" Alvarado, Jr., 56, longtime Moses Lake resident, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2007, at his home. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church with interment following at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Warden on Friday, Feb. 2. Arrangements were in care of Kayser's Chapel & Crematory, Moses Lake. Pallbearers included, Rosendo Alvarado, Gabriel Alvarado, Ernesto Alvarado, Brett Sumner, Romeo Alvarado and David Alvarado, Jr.

Council struggles with branding Moses Lake

Different names suggested

Grocery store 'family' gets fit

Food Pavilion employees lose weight, raise money for Relay For Life

Five of Chiefs' swimmers off to State

ELLENSBURG — Led by individual champion Marshall Goodrich and the first-place 400-yard freestyle relay team of Federico Bettini, Goodrich, Eric Butterfield and Jeremy Grant, Moses Lake finished second at the Columbia Basin League District Meet on Saturday.

Alphabet soup

MOSES LAKE — Since Linda Finlay became Director of Moses Lake Food Bank in 1989, she has been a driving force in the program's success.

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY

JUVENILE DEPARTMENT

Ephrata schools look at online classes

EPHRATA — Administrators in the Ephrata School District are discussing whether to offer online classes for students.

Pasco out-wrestles Moses Lake for district title

WALLA WALLA — The Chiefs performed well at the Columbia Basin League District Tournament Saturday, but just didn't have enough to keep up with Pasco.

Quotient neglected in everyday conversation

The sum gets all the attention.

Dinah Ann Wright

Dinah Ann Wright, 53, longtime Mattawa, Washington resident, passed away Saturday, Feb. 3, 2007, at her home. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel & Crematory, Moses Lake.

Quincy school superintendent retires

Fox to leave after three years

Othello earns fourth at districts

Quincy follows in fifth, Ephrata in seventh

Knights dominate in SCAC East

Warden finishes in second

Fire burns Ephrata home

EPHRATA — Fire significantly damaged an Ephrata home, partially collapsing the roof while nearly engulfing a neighbor's home in flames Sunday night.

Notice of Trustee's Sale

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

PUD's eminent domain ruling upheld

State Supreme Court agrees with PUD

Ephrata woman shares cooking talent

EPHRATA — Colleen Gibbins loves to cook and wants to teach you how at the Ephrata Recreation Center.

Lee E. 'Papa' Penhallurick

Lee E. Penhallurick passed away on Jan. 29, 2007, to be with his beloved wife Reatha, his daughter Lisa and grandsons Kyle and Zack. His loving family will never feel left behind, as he is, and always will be, with us. Lee's ship's log of his life noted his love of the sea that took him to far away places in the Navy during the second world war. He was always proud to have the honor of being on the USS Missouri to see the signing of the peace treaty that ended World War II. He shared his passion for boats with his family through the years, building boats and vacationing in the San Juan Islands to create lasting memories for all. His active younger years were adventures in mountain climbing on Mount Ranier and Mount St. Helens. Skiing, hiking, camping and fishing were family favorite activities. His oldest daughter Kathy and her husband Dave lived with him and took care of him lovingly and selflessly to the end. Their family grew and were all cherished by Lee. Granddaughter Melissa and husband Thomas brought great joy to him with their daughters Kaylin and Brooklyn. Granddaughter Mya and partner Nick with their daughter Madelyn were also his pride and joy. Granddaughter Megan brought him daily love.

How to Make Stencils

Potato conference returns to Moses Lake

Free fresh shipper training kicks off spud event

Hot topic: conservation conversations

MOSES LAKE — Looks like combining the annual meetings of the Moses Lake and Warden Conservation Districts again might be a good idea for the future.

Credit union building new facility in Moses Lake

Horizon branches out to location at SR 17

Mary Elizabeth Pryor

Mary Elizabeth Pryor passed away Jan. 29, 2007, at Wenatchee Central Washington Hospital. She was preceded in death by her parents June and Arthur Gard. Mary was born Nov. 6, 1940, in Petaluma, Calif. She married Weldon Clover in November 1959. They had three girls. The family moved to Moses Lake in 1970. Mary worked for the Washington State Department of Agriculture as a produce inspector for many years. The last of her working years were spent at Takata of Moses Lake as a Q.A. inspector. Mary retired in 2002. Mary enjoyed being involved in the 4-H program for many years supporting her three girls and others in the Mae Valley Area. She was the Mae Ranchers horse 4-H leader from 1975-1980. Later on Mary enjoyed showing horses with her husband Bill Pryor. Mary and Bill were married June 25, 1983. Mary looked forward to her retirement cruise to Alaska. The cruise was enjoyed by Mary and her three girls. After retirement Mary enjoyed her early morning swim with her friend Barb Umberger. They swarm daily at Dabalos health awareness center. Mary also enjoyed traveling with her husband to various family members across the United States. Memorial services for Mary will be at the Grange Hall at the Grant County Fairgrounds. The services are at 2 p.m. and the family invites all of her friends. Mary is survived by her husband Bill Pryor of Moses Lake, brothers Merle Gard of Calistoga, Calif. and Robert Siemer of Long Beach, Calif., daughters Joyce Gross of Quincy, Alma Jewell of Waynesboro, Ga., Elizabeth Yonko of Moses Lake and three grandchildren, Brett Goddard of Petaluna, Calif., Stephanie Yonko of Moses Lake, John William Jewell of Waynesboro, Ga. Contributions may be made in the name of Mary Pryor to the 4-H Horse Council at the Grant County Extention office, attention Diane Rosso 509-765-2160.

Quincy hospital cannot run EMS levy

Hospital plans to talk with Fire District No. 3

Stratford Road congestion almost over

MOSES LAKE — Be careful when driving on North Stratford Road at the Valley Road intersection, a ticket might come in the mail.

Moses Lake suffers vehicle prowls

MOSES LAKE — Five vehicles were prowled Tuesday in Moses Lake.

Grant County courts have more defendants than attorneys

Twenty-six people charged, still without legal counsel

Othello honors 'hometown heroes'

Community celebrates Feb. 8

Duplex fire at Beverly Burke today

Home, pets lost in fire