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Lions claw way to title

MOSES LAKE — Although the Moses Lake Christian Academy Lions didn’t earn their first lead until there were four minutes left in regulation, the Lions rallied to force overtime and ultimately claim the MLCA Christmas Tournament basketball title with a 64-58 win over Tri-Cities Prep.

Warden girls win championship

MOSES LAKE — The Warden girls basketball team pressed the Bridgeport Fillies all night as the Lady Cougars won their second MLCA Christmas Tournament championship in three years Tuesday night.

Air service meetings start Jan. 6

COLUMBIA BASIN — Information meetings about restarting commercial air service in Grant County will be held in Moses Lake, Othello, Ephrata and Quincy.

Moses Lake plans replacement levy

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake School District is bringing a three-year replacement levy to voters in time for the Feb. 3 special election.

Charles L. 'Chuck' Stacy

Charles L. “Chuck” Stacy, 69, took Jesus’ hand to join his heavenly family on Dec. 24, 2008 at Quincy Valley Hospital after a 10-month battle with cancer.

Ellensburg man charged for boat crash

EPHRATA — An Ellensburg man was charged after allegedly driving a boat onto the shore of the Columbia River, injuring two people in August.

Ephrata man arrested for slitting man's throat

EPHRATA — An Ephrata man allegedly slit another man’s throat with a knife after reportedly hearing threatening voices in his head Monday.

Warden Cougars take third place

MOSES LAKE — The Warden Cougars boys basketball team rebounded from Monday night’s loss to the Moses Lake Christian Academy (MLCA) to defeat the Bridgeport Mustangs Tuesday night for third place at the MLCA Christmas Tournament.

Continuing to reminisce about 2008

File No.: 7023.13977

Grantors: Northwest Trustee Services, Inc.

Kenneth E. Waud

Kenneth E. Waud, 82, of Richland, Wash., passed away Saturday, Dec. 27, 2008, at Tri-Cities Chaplaincy Hospice House in Kennewick, Wash.

Louie Marvin Casey

Louie Marvin Casey, 88, Warden resident and formerly of Soap Lake, passed away Monday, Dec. 29, 2008, at SunBridge Care and Rehabilitation Center.

Dennis Lee Ferguson

Dennis Lee Ferguson, RMCS (SW), passed away on Dec. 28, 2008.

Wilson Creek to put annexation on ballot

WILSON CREEK — Wilson Creek city officials want to give residents the choice of being annexed into Grant County Fire District 12.

Chiefs cancel trip to Cheney

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Chiefs boys basketball team canceled their trip to the Cheney Blackhawk basketball tournament yesterday following inclement weather in Moses Lake.

Roxie Ann Jones Heard

Roxie Ann Jones Heard, our beloved daughter, sister and aunt, passed away peacefully at her home Thursday, Dec. 18, 2008.

Columbia Basin weathers heavy snow

COLUMBIA BASIN — Winter weather is no match for Columbia Basin residents’ willpower.

Sage Point construction progressing

MOSES LAKE — Sage Point Elementary School’s construction is progressing on budget and on schedule for the Moses Lake School District.

JoAnn Nacke

JoAnn Nacke of Moxee, Wash., passed away on Dec. 23, 2008, in Yakima, Wash. Visitation will be held from noon until 6 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday at Langevin-Mussetter Funeral Home and will continue at 9 a.m. Friday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church with a vigil service beginning at 10 a.m. followed by Mass of Christian Burial. Burial will follow at Holy Rosary Cemetery.

Lions fend off Cougars in tourney

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Christian Academy (MLCA) boys basketball team capitalized on 23 points from senior Riggs Yarbro as the Lions were able to fend off the Warden Cougars 55-47 in the first round of the MLCA Christmas Tournament Monday night.

Gregory G. Click

Gregory G. Click, 67, longtime resident of Ephrata, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 24, at Columbia Basin Hospital, after an extended illness.

State representative Hailey dies from cancer

COLUMBIA BASIN — Rep. Steve Hailey, R-Mesa, died Sunday morning after a battle with colon cancer.

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Noxious Weed Control Board of Grant County, in accordance with RCW 17.10.050, shall hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, January 20, 2009, at 10:00 a.m., at the Bureau of Reclamation Building, 32 "C" Street N.W., Room 321, Ephrata, Washington, 98823. This hearing shall be held for the purpose of considering applications to determine the nominations for positions of Director for Section 2 and Director for Section 4 of the Noxious Weed Control Board of Grant County.

Grant County Fairgrounds to house rodeo

MOSES LAKE —?Cowboys throughout the Northwest will travel to Moses Lake and the Grant County Fairgrounds this New Year’s Eve to participate in the Fifth Annual New Year’s Eve Buckin’ Blowout rodeo.

Give thanks for snowplow drivers (and neighbors)

The recent snow, ice and cold weather present me with a new challenge when driving to work each day.

Titan Building uses other dark fiber carriers

EPHRATA — The owner of the Titan Building near Moses Lake worked out alternative solutions to find dark fiber for potential businesses, the company confirmed Friday.

Columbia Basin schools plan for budget cuts

MOSES LAKE — Schools across Washington state are anticipating budget cuts, following the release of Gov. Chris Gregoire’s proposed budget.

Grant PUD responds to Moses Lake chamber

EPHRATA — A letter written by Grant County PUD Commission President Tom Flint reiterates past points and further explains why the commission decided to stop dark fiber sales in May.

Dennis Ferguson

Dennis Ferguson, 67, Moses Lake resident, passed away Sunday, Dec. 28, 2008, at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane. Arrangements are in care of Kayser’s Chapel and Crematory, Moses Lake.

Moses Lake social spot closing

MOSES LAKE — Seniors moved through the pool as they started their Wednesday water aerobics class at the Dabalos Health and Wellness Center.

Don Ivan Whiting

Our loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and uncle peacefully passed from this life early Friday morning, Dec. 26, 2008.

MLCA to host holiday tourney

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Christian Academy (MLCA) Lions and the Warden Cougars boys basketball teams get back to action tonight when they face off in the first round of the MLCA Christmas Tournament tonight in the MLCA gym.

Charlotte M. Heaverlo

Charlotte M. Heaverlo, 85, longtime Moses Lake resident, passed away Sunday, Dec. 28, 2008, at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane. Arrangements are in care of Kayser’s Chapel and Crematory, Moses Lake.

B. Yvonne 'Vonnie' Bayles

B. Yvonne “Vonnie” Bayles, 76, longtime Warden resident passed away Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2008, at Deaconess Medical Center in Spokane.

Ephrata Municipal Airport runway resurfaced

EPHRATA — A Big Bend Community College plane was first to land atop Ephrata Municipal Airport’s freshly resurfaced runway.

Grant County makes budget cuts

EPHRATA — Grant County commissioners passed the 2009 budget on Tuesday after three weeks of negotiations and deliberations.

Yvonne “Vonnie” Bayles

Yvonne “Vonnie” Bayles, 76, longtime Warden resident, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2008, at Deaconess Medical Center in Spokane.

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE ) NO. 08-4-00167-2

Community health center receives dental grant

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake Community Health Center received $171,000 from the Washington Dental Service Foundation for expanding dental care access.

Moses Lake leaves hazardous dog ordinance as is

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake City Council took no action when asked to reconsider the hazardous dog ordinance.

Big Bend to battle in Cougar Holiday Classic

SANTA CLARITA, Calif. — The Big Bend men’s basketball team returns to the court following their Christmas break Saturday when they head to the College of the Canyons to participate in the Cougar Holiday Classic basketball tournament.

New apartment complex unfolds in Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE — This week, workers on the Vintage Apartment job site battled a biting wind chill and 8 inches of snow while they were framing the building.

Nativity scene returns to Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE — The Nativity scene previously removed from Neppel Park last year will be re-erected this year.

Simplot awards Moses Lake plant energy award

MOSES LAKE — Simplot’s Moses Lake plant reduced its energy consumption by 4 percent with a companywide energy conservation program started one year ago.

Grant County Health District decision stalled

EPHRATA — The Grant County commissioners voted to delay making a decision on the future of the Grant County Health District pending discussions with the district.

Ephrata police stake-out succeeds

EPHRATA — Ephrata police arrested two men during a stake-out after the two suspects failed a second time trying to steal scooters and motorcycles.

E.C. Chuck Robinson

Edward Charles (Chuck) Robinson died Dec. 19, 2008, in Longview, Wash., at the age of 85.

NOTICE

File No.: 7037.16441 Grantors: Northwest Trustee Services, Inc. Chase Home Finance LLC Grantee: David J. Bockman and Tina M. Bockman, husband and wife and Christopher P. Treglown, a single person Tax Parcel ID No.: 13-1644-000, 13-1645-0000, 12-1647-000 Abbreviated Legal: Lts 2-4, Blk 1 Lee Add Notice of Trustee's Sale Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq. I. On January 2, 2009, at 10:00 a.m. inside the main lobby of the Police Justice Building (Balsam Street Entrance) 401 South Balsam in the City of Moses Lake, State of Washington, the undersigned Trustee (subject to any conditions imposed by the Trustee) will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at time of sale, the following described real property "Property", situated in the County(ies) of Grant, State of Washington: Lots 2, 3 and the East 60 feet of Lot 4, Block 1, Lee Addition, Ephrata, according to the Plat thereof recorded in Volume 5 of Plats, Page 41, records of Grant County, Washington. Commonly known as: 254 PIONEER AVENUE SE EPHRATA, WA 98823 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 08/27/04, recorded on 08/31/04, under Auditor's File No. 1155297, records of Grant County, Washington, from David J. Brockman and Tina M. Brockman, husband and wife and Christopher P. Treglown, an unmarried man, as Grantor, to First American Title Insurance Company, as Trustee, to secure an obligation "Obligation" in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. solely as nominee for RBC Mortgage Company, as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned by Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. to Chase Home Finance LLC, under an Assignment/Successive Assignments recorded under Auditor's File No. 1242353. *The Tax Parcel ID number and Abbreviated Legal Description are provided solely to comply with the recording statutes and are not intended to supplement, amend or supersede the Property's full legal description provided herein. 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 Grantor's or Borrower's default on the Obligation. III. The Beneficiary alleges default of the Deed of Trust for failure to pay the following amounts now in arrears and/or other defaults: Amount due to reinstate by 09/30/2008 Monthly Payments $5,342.75 Late Charges $148.60 Lender's Fees & Costs $218.44 Total Arrearage $5,709.79 Trustee's Expenses (Itemization) Trustee's Fee $607.50 Title Report $550.29 Statutory Mailings $22.96 Recording Costs $28.00 Postings $57.50 Total Costs $1,266.25 Total Amount Due: $6,976.04 Other known defaults as follows: IV. The sum owing on the Obligation is: Principal Balance of $87,110.32, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument evidencing the Obligation from 04/01/08, and such other costs and fees as are due under the Obligation, and as are provided by statute. V. The Property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the Obligation as provided by statute. The sale will be made without representation or warranty, express or implied regarding title, possession, encumbrances or condition of the Property on January 2, 2009. 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 12/22/08 (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 12/22/08 (11 days before the sale date), the default(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 12/22/08 (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 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): NAME AND ADDRESS DAVID J. BOCKMAN 254 PIONEER AVENUE SE EPHRATA, WA 98823 TINA M. BOCKMAN 254 PIONEER AVENUE SE EPHRATA, WA 98823 CHRISTOPHER P. TREGLOWN 254 PIONEER AVENUE SE EPHRATA, WA 98823 UNKNOWN SPOUSE AND/OR DOMESTIC PARTNER OF CHRISTOPHER P. TREGLOWN 254 PIONEER AVENUE SE EPHRATA, WA 98823 by both first class and either certified mail, return receipt requested on 08/22/08, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and on 08/22/08 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 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 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 Property. IX. Anyone having any objection 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. The trustee's rules of auction may be accessed at

Grant PUD adopts 2009 budget

EPHRATA — A $490 million budget approved Monday by Grant County PUD commissioners includes funds to add 40 new positions, fulfill relicensing requirements for the Priest Rapids Hydroelectric Project and continue turbine improvements.

Warden knocks off SCAC foes

WARDEN —?The Warden Cougars boys basketball team entered the holiday break last weekend with a pair of South Central Athletic Conference (SCAC) victories to begin league play.

Lights and music

MOSES LAKE — Even with a few inches of snow underneath their tires, people pulled up to the house at 1538 S. Bailey Ave. in Moses Lake to watch the show.

Othello hosts Little Guy tournament

OTHELLO — The Othello Wrestling Club will host the Little Guy Wrestling Tournament this Saturday at Othello High School.

Missing Moses Lake woman found

MOSES LAKE — Rayona Marie Torres, 31, Moses Lake, is no longer a missing person.

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District (MLIRD) will be holding Board of Director meetings on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at

Cities continue snow plowing

COLUMBIA BASIN  — With the Columbia Basin digging out after the weekend snow storm, people may be wondering when their road will be plowed.

Walker named All-State

OTHELLO –?The Othello Huskies volleyball team continued its impressive 2008 season when senior Allison Walker was selected to the 2A All-State second team Sunday.

Woman leaves scene of fire

MOSES LAKE — An apartment on East Hill Avenue in Moses Lake burned as the occupant left without calling for help Saturday night.

Timofeyev earns All-State award

MOSES LAKE – After leading the Moses Lake Christian Academy girls volleyball team to a second-place finish at the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) 1B state tournament, senior Esther Timofeyev continues to make headlines.

Pirates, Doumit reach 3-year deal

By Alan RobinsonAP Sports writer

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Catcher Ryan Doumit and the Pittsburgh Pirates agreed Monday to an $11.5 million, three-year contract that includes a club option that could make the deal worth $26.5 million over five seasons.

Food bank receives trees in time for holidays

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake Food Bank received dozens of trees just in the “Saint Nick” of time.

Students take charge at Christian academy

MOSES LAKE — Three fifth-grade students were put in charge of the Moses Lake Christian Academy for one day last week.

Chiefs roll Panthers in Big Nine opener

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Chiefs girls basketball team rolled past the Wenatchee Panthers 71-37 Friday night to kick off Columbia Basin Big Nine conference play with a win.

Moses Lake schools buy grammar books

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake school board approved a textbook purchase of about $50,000 Thursday.

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IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF GRANT

Boy Scouts sell Christmas trees

MOSES LAKE — Rick Willard was taking down the lights from Boy Scout Troop 98’s tree lot along Stratford Road on Saturday in Moses Lake.

Louis W. Green

Louis W. Green, 83, of Othello, passed away at his home Dec. 19, 2008, with his family at his side.

Liquor license suspended at Othello business

OTHELLO — De Leon’s Gas and Groceries in Othello is not allowed to sell alcohol to anyone until Jan. 18.

Being in a relationship challenges me

Being in a relationship is always a tough one for me.

Ephrata hires help to hire cops

EPHRATA — The Ephrata City Council decided to enter into a three-year contract with a Lynnwood, Wash., company to help hire police officers.

Chiefs finish fourth at Tri-State

COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho — The Moses Lake Chiefs wrestling team battled extreme winter conditions and some of the best wrestlers from Washington, Montana and Idaho last weekend at the Tri-State Invitational Wrestling tournament held at North Idaho College in Coeur d’Alene.

Knights lead 1A All-State picks

ROYAL CITY — The Royal Knights football team maintained its place among Washington state’s elite high school football programs with five  1A All-State football selections.

Chiefs stumble at home

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Chiefs boys basketball team hosted the visiting Sunnyside Grizzlies for Moses Lake’s second Columbia Basin Big Nine conference game of the year.

Buses with Job Corps students crash in Seattle

SEATTLE — Students from Columbia Basin Job Corps in Moses Lake safely escaped two buses after they crashed in Seattle, one going through a guardrail and dangling 20 feet above Interstate 5.

Church is helping fire victims

MOSES LAKE — After a Moses Lake family lost their home to a fire Dec. 15, the First Presbyterian Church in Moses Lake went to work collecting donations to help the family start over.

Doumit family living a dream

MOSES LAKE — Every parent wants the same thing for their child — to find joy in what they do.

Hinkle partially severs finger in accident

CLE ELUM — Rep. Bill Hinkle, R-Cle Elum, partially severed his finger in a snowplow accident Wednesday night at his Cle Elum home.

Warrant sweep conducted in Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE — The state Department of Corrections conducted a felony warrant sweep in Moses Lake where law enforcement searched for suspects with warrants Wednesday.

Senior scores 1,000th point Friday night

MOSES LAKE — Senior Josh Loera joined an elite group Friday night when he scored his 1,000th career point for the Moses Lake boys basketball team in the Chiefs’ 58-51 loss against the Wenatchee Panthers.

Gonzales commits to North Idaho

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake senior catcher Shelby Gonzales has always loved playing softball.

Bus with Job Corps students crashes in Seattle

SEATTLE (AP) — Students from Columbia Basin Job Corps in Moses Lake safely escaped two buses after they crashed in Seattle, one going through a guardrail and dangling 20 feet above the Interstate-5.

Moses Lake man arrested after car pursuit

MOSES LAKE — A car pursuit in Moses Lake ended with police arresting the suspect Wednesday morning after he was found hiding in a closet.

Simplot awards Moses Lake plant energy award

MOSES LAKE — Simplot’s Moses Lake plant reduced its energy consumption by 4 percent with a companywide energy conservation program started one year ago.

Ephrata recommends traffic education for drivers

EPHRATA — Ephrata city staff recommends using temporary signs and radar trailers to educate drivers to improve safety in a neighborhood.

Royal Knights fall to Spartans

GRANGER, Wash. — The Royal Knights boys basketball team couldn’t capitalize on 17 points from senior Blair Collins as the Knights fell to the Granger Spartans 57-38 Tuesday night.

Unchained Brotherhood exceeds toy drive goal

MOSES LAKE — The Unchained Brotherhood Motorcycle Group surpassed its goal by raising more than $16,500 worth of toys for Moses Lake-area children.

Quincy Claws & Paws shelter burglarized

QUINCY — The Claws & Paws animal shelter was burglarized while animals were inside last weekend.

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Firefighters prepare for ice rescue season

MOSES LAKE — As Moses Lake freezes over, it becomes tempting for people to use the ice for recreation.

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 January 7, 2009 for Contract to Process Insulating Oil and Vacuum Oil Fill Nine Power Transformers as more fully described in Contract Documents 130-2729.

Big Bend Vikings dispatch Salish-Kootenai

MOSES LAKE — The Big Bend Vikings men’s basketball team improved to 5-2 this season following their 106-80 victory over the visiting Salish-Kootenai Bison Tuesday night at the DeVries Activity Center on the Big Bend campus.

Solis brothers sentenced for attempted murder of 'snitch'

EPHRATA — Two Moses Lake brothers were sentenced on Tuesday in the attempted murder of a man they accused of being a snitch.

Quincy council looks for ladder truck again

QUINCY — The Quincy City Council went back to shopping for a ladder truck during their Tuesday meeting.

Grant PUD curbs spending on Fairway Drive

EPHRATA — After Grant County denied Grant County PUD an easement, PUD commissioners responded this week by restricting spending for curbs, catch basins and dry wells near a housing development on Fairway Drive near Moses Lake.

Colleen Faye Sisich

Colleen Faye Sisich, 64, longtime Moses Lake resident, died in her sleep on Dec. 15, 2008, with her husband by her side.

Warden slips past Chelan

WARDEN — The Warden Cougars wrestling team took advantage of three pins Tuesday night to defeat the visiting Chelan Goats 33-29 at Warden High School.

Chiefs continue to roll with win

MOSES LAKE —The Moses Lake wrestling team continued their dominance Tuesday night at home by dispatching Columbia Basin Big Nine conference rival Kennewick 71-9.

Lady Vikings sink Bison

MOSES LAKE — The Big Bend Lady Vikings basketball team used a smothering defense in the first half Tuesday night to help knock off the visiting Salish-Kootenai Lady Bison 92-67.

Document Title: Notice of Trustee's Sale

Debtor/s and or: Daniel J. Dean and Kelley D. Carlson

Jose Alfredo Garcia

Aug. 7, 1974 – Dec. 13, 2008

Burglary may have preceded Moses Lake fire

MOSES LAKE — A burglary may have preceded the fire that gutted a commercial building in Moses Lake Dec. 6.

Warden schools plan for budget cuts

WARDEN — Faced with the possibility of budget cuts, the Warden school board discussed a “worst-case scenario” situation Thursday.

Santa Claus visits Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE — Batman and Hot Wheels are the most popular toys requested by children, according to expert toy-maker Santa Claus.

Lions slash way past Devils

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Christian Academy dominated the visiting Wilson Creek Devils 69-32 Tuesday night to earn the North Central Washington 1B conference victory.

Ex-PUD commissioner comments on attorney

EPHRATA — Former Grant County PUD Commissioner Bill Judge told commissioners he was concerned about recent talks suggesting the contracted PUD attorney work in-house.

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District (MLIRD) will be holding Board of Director meetings on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at

Solis pleads guilty to attempted 'snitch' murder

EPHRATA — Jose Solis, 21, Moses Lake, pleaded guilty to the attempted murder of a man at the Columbia National Wildlife Refuge in January.

Othello man shot in ankle

OTHELLO — An Othello man was shot in the ankle Friday night.

Ronald Lee Meyers

Ronald Lee Meyers passed away unexpectedly on Dec. 10, 2008, at his home in Ephrata.

Big Bend sweeps classic

MOSES LAKE — The Big Bend Lady Vikings women’s basketball team turned out a dominating performance at the Basic American Foods Viking Classic basketball tournament last weekend.

Huskies roll to tournament title

OTHELLO — The Othello Huskies wrestling team took advantage of three champions Saturday afternoon to win the  Leonard Shutte Wrestling tournament at Othello High School.

Chiefs press Cadets for non-league win

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Chiefs girls basketball team rebounded from a loss Tuesday  to knock off the Eisenhower Cadets 62-44 Friday night and improve to 4-1 this season.

Red Herreid

Red Herreid, 71, Moses Lake resident, passed away Sunday, Dec. 7, 2008, at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane.

Police report Moses Lake woman missing

MOSES LAKE — Rayona Marie Torres, 31, Moses Lake, was reported missing by the Moses Lake Police Department.

Vikings sail past Pirates

MOSES LAKE — The Big Bend men’s basketball team avenged an early season loss to Peninsula Saturday night as the Vikings sank the Pirates 83-53 in the  Basic American Foods Viking Classic basketball tournament.

Chiefs fall short of Hermiston

SPOKANE — The Moses Lake Chiefs wrestling team capitalized on two individual champions to bring home a second-place team finish from the Inland Empire wrestling tournament in Spokane this weekend.

Winterfest brings frosty fun

SOAP LAKE — Winterfest fit its namesake Saturday, as Soap Lake residents enjoyed games, food and fun in the frosty snow.

Warden Cougars sweep Cle Elum

WARDEN — The Warden Cougars boys and girls basketball teams hosted the Cle Elum Warriors Friday night in non-conference basketball action.

Painters Tape for Masking Trim and Ceiling

Eva Cornelia Allert Hollingbery

Eva Cornelia Allert Hollingbery’s life was truly a treasure.

Chiefs drop two games over the weekend

YAKIMA — The Moses Lake Chiefs boys basketball team lost  a pair of non-conference contests this weekend to fall to 1-4 this season.

Bus of food stops at Moses Lake Food Bank

More than 12,000 cans collected

MOSES LAKE — A school bus and two trucks delivered more than 12,000 cans of food to Moses Lake Food Bank.

Some Grant County dogs must be registered

GRANT COUNTY — Some unincorporated Grant County residents are required to register their dogs by Jan. 1.

Enviro group seeks clarity on watering issue

COLUMBIA BASIN — The Spokane-based Center for Environmental Law & Policy (CELP) is asking the state Department of Ecology to make a formal stance on its position regarding stockwatering uses.

South Dakota and the holiday season

Warden schools may seek bond approval

WARDEN — Warden School District could bring a bonds proposal to voters in 2009.

Chris Matheson

Chris Matheson, 81, longtime Moses Lake farmer, passed away on Nov. 27, 2008.

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IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF GRANT

Dolores Hernandez DeLeon

In loving memory, Dolores Hernandez DeLeon – mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, aunt, wife, sister, friend, neighbor but most of all the daughter of a king.

Ines Lucille Keating

Ines Lucille Keating, 83, of Moses Lake, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2008, in Moses Lake.

Moses Lake takes down Davis for victory

Chiefs 45, Pirates 21

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Chiefs wrestling team continued their Columbia Basin Big Nine conference dominance Thursday night when they defeated the Davis Pirates 45-21 at Moses Lake High School.

New taxi company opens

Freedom Taxi serves Columbia Basin

MOSES LAKE — While driving the streets of Moses Lake in a red Dodge Caravan, Shane Soares says he’s been told he has a New York accent.

Grant County cuts deputy position

Romig’s position eliminated

GRANT COUNTY — Due to budget cuts, the Grant County Sheriff’s Office is eliminating at least two positions.

Gingerbread homes sold for food bank

MOSES LAKE — Chocolate and candy covered gingerbread houses garnered hundreds of dollars for the Moses Lake Food Bank Thursday.

Cable TV channels could change

Northland negotiating to maintain channels

MOSES LAKE — Television channels offered through Northland Cable Television will change Jan. 1.

Sabey buys land in Quincy

Dark fiber leads to fourth area data center

QUINCY — The Seattle-based Sabey Corporation is moving ahead with its plan to build a data center near Quincy with a roughly $1.5 million land purchase.

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Tri-City Herald stops Basin home delivery

KENNEWICK, Wash. — The Kennewick-based Tri-City Herald stopped delivering its newspaper to homes in the Columbia Basin on Dec. 1, according to a letter written to subscribers.

MACC's relocation plan disputed

Board replies to complaints

MOSES LAKE — The Multi Agency Communications Center (MACC) board approved a response to a letter read by Grant County Undersheriff John Turley.

Christmas gifts abound for outdoor-minded people

PORT OF WARDEN

SMALL WORKS ROSTER FOR 2009

Young gymnasts 'Stick it to the Cause'

MOSES LAKE — Children at A.I.M. School and Gymnastics are dedicating the year to cancer survivors with the 2009 theme “STICK IT TO THE CAUSE.”

Norma L. (Davidson) Alexander

Norma L. (Davidson) Alexander, 76, died peacefully on Dec. 9, 2008, and passed into the caring arms of her lord and savior.

Warden holding health district money

Waiting for decision from commissioners

WARDEN — The Warden City Council decided to hold on to their $2,500 donation to the Grant County Health District.

Vikings hold off Chiefs in Coeur d'Alene

Coeur d’Alene 69Moses Lake 51

COEUR D'ALENE — The Moses Lake Chiefs boys basketball team couldn’t pull off a road victory Tuesday night as the hosting Coeur d'Alene Vikings rolled to a 69-51 win.

Ephrata handles Chelan

Lady Tigers 49, Lady Goats 46

EPHRATA — The Ephrata Lady Tigers girls basketball team knocked off the visiting Chelan Lady Goats 49-46 Tuesday in a non-conference basketball match up.

Big Bend hosts tournament

Games begin Friday afternoon

MOSES LAKE — Big Bend Community College will host the Basic American Foods Viking Classic basketball tournament this weekend at the DeVries Activity Center on the Big Bend campus.

Grant County job numbers dip

Remain higher than the last four years

GRANT COUNTY — Jobs numbers in Grant County dipped by 220 out of 41,150 in 2008, leaving the area with nearly 3,000 more jobs than the last four years.

Glenn Sand

Glenn Sand, 61, longtime Ephrata area resident, passed away peacefully in his home on Monday, Dec. 8, 2008.

Mission Ridge to reopen Friday

WENATCHEE — The Mission Ridge Ski and Board Resort will reopen for skiing and snowboarding Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. officials announced Wednesday.

Moses Lake discusses revising dog ordinance

Resident asks to reconsider rottweilers

MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake woman asked the city council to consider removing rottweilers from the hazardous dog ordinance list stating they don’t have a history of aggression in Moses Lake.

Red Herreid

Red Herreid, 71, Moses Lake resident, passed away Sunday, Dec. 7, 2008, at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane.

Omak holds off Warden Cougars

Omak 62, Warden 50

WARDEN — The Warden Cougars boys basketball team couldn’t hold a first quarter lead as Omak rallied to knock off the Cougars 62-50 Tuesday night.

Chelan slips past Ephrata Tigers

Goats 66, Tigers 64

EPHRATA — The Ephrata Tigers boys basketball team hosted the Chelan Goats Tuesday night in non-league basketball action.

Rebecca (Becky) Mulamba

Rebecca (Becky) Mulamba, 27, went home to be with her Lord on Dec. 4, 2008.

Moses Lake couple agrees to pay EDC

Payment is more than $200,000

EPHRATA — A Moses Lake woman, who is facing charges of forgery, and her husband agreed to pay the Grant County Economic Development Council (EDC) more than $200,000.

Connie Jean Simons

Connie Jean Simons, longtime resident of Moses Lake passed on in life on Dec. 1, 2008, due to a sudden unexpected respiratory illness at Deaconess Hospital in Spokane.

Glenn Mitchell Sand

Glenn Mitchell Sand, 61, longtime Ephrata area resident, passed away Monday, Dec. 8, 2008, at his home in Moses Lake.

Ephrata schools receive threat

District takes precautionary measures

EPHRATA — The Ephrata School District took precautions Monday, including instating a modified lockdown, after being notified of an unspecified threat.

Grant PUD lawyer's contract shortened

Utility paid more than $500,000 in 2008

MOSES LAKE — Grant County PUD attorney Ray Foianini’s six-month contract extension was shortened by four months during Monday’s commission meeting.

Vikings stop Moses Lake

Vikings 64, Chiefs 53

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake girls basketball team couldn’t rally from an 11-point deficit in the fourth quarter as the Coeur d’Alene Vikings knocked of the Chiefs 64-53 Tuesday night.

Anonymous people give woman free car

Her car was wrecked by drunk driver

MOSES LAKE — Christmas came early when several anonymous people joined together to obtain a car for a Moses Lake woman who lost her vehicle in an accident.

NOTICE

File No.: 7023.17585 Grantors: Northwest Trustee Services, Inc. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Grantee: Jessica L. Grib and Pavel D. Grib, wife and husband Tax Parcel ID No.: 10-0984-000 Abbreviated Legal: LT 14, BLK 11, LAKEVIEW TERRACE UNIT #I Notice of Trustee's Sale Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq. I. On December 19, 2008, at 10:00 a.m. inside the main lobby of the Police Justice Building (Balsam Street Entrance) 401 South Balsam in the City of Moses Lake, State of Washington, the undersigned Trustee (subject to any conditions imposed by the Trustee) will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at time of sale, the following described real property "Property", situated in the County(ies) of Grant, State of Washington: Lot 14, Block 11, Lakeview Terrace Unit No. 1, addition to Moses Lake, as per Plat thereof recorded in Volume 3 of Plats, Pages 35 and 35A, Records of Grant County, Washington. Commonly known as: 827 South Juniper Drive Moses Lake, WA 98837 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 05/11/07, recorded on 05/15/07, under Auditor's File No. 1214869, records of Grant County, Washington, from Jessica L. Grib and Pavel D. Grib, wife and husband, as Grantor, to Chicago Title, as Trustee, to secure an obligation "Obligation" in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. solely as nominee for Lender and Lender's successors and assigns, as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned by Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., under an Assignment/Successive Assignments. *The Tax Parcel ID number and Abbreviated Legal Description are provided solely to comply with the recording statutes and are not intended to supplement, amend or supersede the Property's full legal description provided herein. 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 Grantor's or Borrower's default on the Obligation. III. The Beneficiary alleges default of the Deed of Trust for failure to pay the following amounts now in arrears and/or other defaults: Amount due to reinstate by 9/18/2008 Monthly Payments $8,384.86 Late Charges $332.96 Lender's Fees & Costs ($352.06) Total Arrearage $8,365.76 Trustee's Expenses (Itemization) Trustee's Fee $725.00 Title Report $647.40 Statutory Mailings $11.48 Recording Costs $28.00 Postings $57.50 Sale Costs $0.00 Total Costs $1,469.38 Total Amount Due: $9,835.14 Other known defaults as follows: IV. The sum owing on the Obligation is: Principal Balance of $129,183.08, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument evidencing the Obligation from 01/01/08, and such other costs and fees as are due under the Obligation, and as are provided by statute. V. The Property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the Obligation as provided by statute. The sale will be made without representation or warranty, express or implied regarding title, possession, encumbrances or condition of the Property on December 19, 2008. 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 12/08/08 (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 12/08/08 (11 days before the sale date), the default(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 12/08/08 (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 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): NAME AND ADDRESS Jessica L. Grib 827 South Juniper Drive Moses Lake, WA 98837 Pavel D. Grib 827 South Juniper Drive Moses Lake, WA 98837 by both first class and either certified mail, return receipt requested on 08/18/08, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and on 08/18/08 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 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 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 Property. IX. Anyone having any objection 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. The trustee's rules of auction may be accessed at

Moses Lake fire could be arson

Investigation cannot rule it out

MOSES LAKE — Evidence is leading Moses Lake investigators to suspect arson in a fire destroying a building on West Broadway Avenue Saturday night.

Charles L. Herreid

Charles L. Herreid, 71, Moses Lake resident, passed away Sunday, Dec. 7, 2008, at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane. Arrangements are in care of Kayser’s Chapel & Crematory, Moses Lake. You may sign the guestbook or leave a note for the family at

Lions leap past visiting Warriors with late run

MLCA 71, ACH 50

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Christian boys basketball team capitalized on a fourth quarter rally as the Lions defeated the visiting Almira/Coulee-Hartline Warriors 71-50 Saturday night.  

Toy drive fosters giving

Second drive set for Dec. 13

MOSES LAKE — The Unchained Brotherhood Motorcycle Club walked up and down Stratford Road handing candy canes to motorists and collecting cash donations for the group’s annual toy drive Saturday.

Arthur E. Larsen

Arthur E. Larsen from Moses Lake, born March 7, 1918, passed away at Samaritan Hospital on Friday, Dec. 5, 2008.

Grant County delays decision on health district

Meets again on Dec. 22

EPHRATA — Grant County commissioners delayed making a decision on the fate of Grant County Health District until they could receive more public input.

Moses Lake businesses carry on after fire

All are open at different locations

MOSES LAKE — Three companies are back in business days after a fire gutted their offices on West Broadway Avenue in Moses Lake Saturday.

My centennial is coming … in 75 years

Divided into centuries, anything can sound ancient.

Rebecca A. Mulamba

Rebecca A. Mulamba, 27, of Spokane and formerly of Moses Lake, passed away at her home in Spokane. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel & Crematory, Moses Lake. You may sign the guestbook or leave a note for the family at

Spokane man dies after Ephrata crash

Police are investigating

Herald staff report

Police offer money for help with homicide

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake police have yet to receive tips leading to the arrest of a suspect who shot and killed a Moses Lake man in early October.

Toy drive fosters giving

Second drive set for Dec. 13

MOSES LAKE — The Unchained Brotherhood Motorcycle Club walked up and down Stratford Road handing candy canes to motorists and collecting cash donations for the group’s annual toy drive Saturday.

Chiefs remain perfect after weekend wins

Moses Lake 58, West Valley 40

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Chiefs girls basketball team used a pair of 18-point victories over the  weekend to improve to 3-0 on the season.

Warriors pull away from Knights late

Cle Elum 55, Royal 42

ROYAL CITY — The Royal Knights boys basketball team couldn’t quite overcome a five-point deficit Saturday night as the Cle Elum Warriors pulled away in the game’s final minutes.

My centennial is coming … in 75 years

Divided into centuries, anything can sound ancient.

Legal Notices

PUBLIC NOTICE The Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District (MLIRD) is the recipient of an Aquatic Plant Plan Grant from the State of Washington, Department of Ecology. The purpose of the Grant is to study, map and manage noxious weeds that are a detriment to the recreational and aesthetic values of Moses Lake. The goal of the project is to protect the waters, shorelines, wetlands, and aquatic plant communities of Moses Lake from invasive non-native freshwater plants, and develop an integrated aquatic plant management plan that will target Eurasian and hybrid milfoil, and other noxious weeds. Alternatives to current weed harvesting activities including dredging, installing bottom barriers, manual methods and aquatic herbicides will be reviewed. The suitability of each method for use in Moses Lake will be evaluated, including impacts on fish and wildlife, water quality, and other environmental parameters. MLIRD is holding an open meeting December 9, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. in their board room at 932 E Wheeler Rd. Moses Lake WA. MLIRD cordially invites the public to attend. #12018/252438 Pub.; December 1, 8, 2008 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF GRANT IN PROBATE In the Matter of the Estate ) ) NO. 08-4-00159-1 Of ) ) BETH E. COPENHAVER, ) PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS ) Deceased. ) (RCW 11.40.030) ______________________________) The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Personal Representative or the Personal Representative's attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with Court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: 1. Thirty (30) days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or 2. Four (4) months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and RCW 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent's probate and nonprobate assets. DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: December 8, 2008 Personal Representative: KATIE R. RIGSBY Attorney for Personal Representative: /s/ Bruce D. Pinkerton Bruce D. Pinkerton, WSBA #12788 Address for Mailing or Service: 1426 East Hunter Place, Suite A Moses Lake, WA 98837-2400 (509)765-0688 Court of probate proceedings and cause number: Grant County Washington Superior Court Cause No. 08-4-00159-1. #12031/ Pub.: December 8, 15 & 22, 2008 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 99321 until 2:00pm, on December 18, 2008 for the Quincy Local Office Remodel as more fully described in Contract Documents 130-2715. On the above date, the Bids will be opened and read aloud at the District's Hydro Administration Offices located at 15655 Wanapum Village Lane SW, Beverly, Washington 99321. All bids shall be subject to and shall comply with the "Instructions to Bidders" contained in the Contract Documents, copies of which are available at our Ebid website

Moses Lake earns OT win

Chiefs 73, Wildcats 70

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Chiefs varsity boys basketball team hosted the Wildcats of Eastmont Saturday night in a nail-biting overtime contest.

Lighted ag parade attracts families, friends

People celebrate holiday season

MOSES LAKE — Whether it be savoring the food or seeing old friends, the roughly 1,000 people lining Moses Lake’s downtown streets braved the cold together for Friday’s lighted agriculture appreciation parade.

Alfred LaMar Larsen

Alfred LaMar Larsen, who used the name LaMar, passed away in Eugene, Ore., Nov. 30, 2008, at the age of 67 from cancer.

Chiefs take second at first swim meet

Moses Lake kicks off season with strong performance

WALLA WALLA — The Moses Lake Chiefs swim team swam out to a quick start to their season Saturday when they won the first event of the Eastern Washington Relay meet on their way to a second-place finish.

Fire guts commercial building in Moses Lake

Three businesses on Broadway affected

MOSES LAKE — Fire gutted a building at the intersection of West Broadway Avenue and Fir Street in Moses Lake Saturday night.

Ephrata council passes 2009 budget

Services scaled back

EPHRATA — The Ephrata City Council passed the 2009 budget, which will scale services back to 2007 levels.

Castings create memories

MOSES LAKE - A teenager's face, a hand of a far-away sweetheart or a dog's paw can be crafted into a casting to keep forever.

'Miracle on Main Street'

Event in Ephrata features run, children's events, parade

Dead woman named, no cause of death

Waiting on lab results

Tigers claw past Cardinals

Ephrata 46, Medical Lake 24

NOTICE

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Pursuant to R.C. W Chapter 61.24, et seq. and 62A.9A-604(a)(2) et seq. Trustee's Sale No: 01-FMS-60797 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Trustee, REGIONAL TRUSTEE SERVICES CORPORATION, will on December 12, 2008, at the hour of 10:00 AM, at THE POLICE JUSTICE COURT BUILDING, 401 BALSAM STREET, MOSES LAKE, WA, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at the time of sale, the following described real and personal property (hereafter referred to collectively as the "Property"), situated in the County of GRANT, State of Washington: LOT 2, BLOCK 2, SUNRISE ADDITION, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 6 OF PLATS, PAGE 21, RECORDS OF GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON. Tax Parcel No: 12-0983-000, commonly known as 4337 STAR DRIVE AKA 4337 STAR DR NE, MOSES LAKE, WA. The Property is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 9/25/1998, recorded 9/30/1998 , under Auditor's/Recorder's No. 1034044, records of GRANT County, Washington, from RICHARD VINSON, ALSO KNOWS AS RICHARD IVAN VINSON AND RICHARD I. VINSON, SR. AND LORRAINE E. VINSON ALSO KNOW AS LORRAINE ELLEN VINSON, HUSBAND AND WIFE, as Grantor, to T.D. SERVICE CO., as Trustee, in favor of TMS MORTGAGE INC., DBA THE MONEY STORE, as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which is presently held by Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota, National Association, as Trustee under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of February 28, 2001, Series 2001-A. 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 are as follows: FAILURE TO PAY THE MONTHLY PAYMENT WHICH BECAME DUE ON 6/1/2008, AND ALL SUBSEQUENT MONTHLY PAYMENTS, PLUS LATE CHARGES AND OTHER COSTS AND FEES AS SET FORTH. Failure to pay when due the following amounts which are now in arrears: Amount due as of Delinquent Payments from June 01, 4 payments at $611.80 each (06-01-08 through 09-12- 08) Late Charges: Beneficiary Advances: Suspense Credit: TOTAL: 1V September 1.2, 2008 2008 S 2,447.20 $26.79 $22.48 $0. 00 $2,496.47 The sum owing on the obligation secu1red by the Deed of Trust is: Principal $59,685.02, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument secured, 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 expenses 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 December 12, 2008. The default(s) referred to in paragraph III must be cured by December 1, 2008 (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 December 1, 2008, (11 days before the sale date) the default(s) as set forth in paragraph Ill is/are cured and the Trustee's fees and costs are paid. The sale may be terminated at any time after December 1, 2008, (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: LORRAINE E. VINSON, 4337 STAR DRIVE, MOSES LAKE, WA, 98837 LORRAINE E. VINSON, 4337 STAR DRIVE NE, MOSES LAKE, WA, 98837 RICHARD I VINSON SR., 4337 STAR DRIVE, MOSES LAKE, WA, 98837 RICHARD I. VINSON, SR., 4337 STAR DRIVE NE, MOSES LAKE, WA, 98837 by both first class and certified mail on 7/28/2008, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and on 7/28/2008, the Borrower and Grantor were personally served 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's Sale will be held in accordance with Ch. 61.24 RCW and anyone wishing to bid at the sale will be required to have in his/her possession at the time the bidding commences, cash, cashier's check, or certified check in the amount of at least one dollar over the Beneficiary's opening bid. In addition, the successful bidder will be required to pay the full amount of his/her bid in cash, cashier's check, or certified check within one hour of the making of the bid. 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 of their interest in the above described property. IX Anyone having any objection 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 same 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 proceeding under the Unlawful Detainer Act, Chapter 59.12 RCW. DATED: August 27, 2008. REGIONAL TRUSTEE SERVICES CORPORATION Trustee By DEBORAH KAUFMAN, VICE PRESIDENT Address: 616 1st Avenue, Suite 500 Seattle, WA 98104 Phone: (206) 340-2550 Sale Information:

Salvation Army to host free breakfast with Santa

Opportunity for photos with St. Nick

Ephrata rejects parking ordinance

State requested change

Chiefs leave no doubt in win over Suns

Moses Lake 74, Southridge 0

Consider giving a Buck Knife as a Christmas gift

This is the first of a three-part series about Christmas gifts for the outdoors-minded people in your family.

Mission Ridge to open Saturday

WENATCHEE - The Mission Ridge Ski and Board Resort is opening for the skiing and snow boarding season Saturday and Sunday between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m officials said Thursday.

Water issue hits home for cattle, dairy farms

DOE letter alarms groups

Home Improvement & Maintenance Tips : How to Drill a Hole in Bathroom Tile

Lady Chiefs roll past Post Falls Trojans

Moses Lake 54, Post Falls 38

Doolittle park debt paid

Community member steps up to help

Moses Lake lighted ag parade set for Friday

MOSES LAKE - Tractors aglow with Christmas lights, a color guard and horseback groups will be part of Friday's 14th annual lighted agriculture parade in downtown Moses Lake.

Local grad helps Warriors on court

WALLA WALLA - Ephrata 2008 graduate and Walla Walla Community College freshman Britney Ratigan helped the Warriors to a second-place finish at the Northwest Athletic Association of Community Colleges (NWAACC) championships this season.

Christopher Alexander Matheson

Christopher Alexander Matheson, beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away at home on Nov. 27.

Quincy doesn't buy ladder truck

Price is issue for most councilmembers

Woman found dead in Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE - A 30-year-old Moses Lake woman was found dead in the Moses Lake home where Javier Martinez Adame, 53, died from a pipe bomb Aug. 3.

NOTICE

Notice of Trustee's Sale Pursuant To the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq. On December 12, 2008 at 10:00AM Inside the main lobby of the: Police Justice Building, (Balsam Street Entrance) 401 South Balsam, Moses Lake, State of Washington, the undersigned Trustee, RECONTRUST COMPANY, (subject to any conditions imposed by the trustee to protect the lender and borrower) will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at time of sale, the following described real property, situated in the county(ies) of Grant, State of Washington: Tax Parcel ID no.: 141347464 LOT 12, BLOCK 9, SUNSERRA AT CRESENT BAR PHASE THREE FINAL P.U.D. MAP, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 24 OF PLATS, PAGE(S) 26 THRU 36, RECORDS OF GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON. Commonly Known as: 9240 CANYON DR NW, QUINCY, WA 98848 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 06/01/2007, recorded on 06/06/2007, under Auditor's File No. 1218371 and Deed of Trust re-recorded on ___, under Auditor's File No. __, records of Grant County, Washington from MICHAEL A PAXHIA, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE & SEPARATE PROPERTY, as grantor, to SECURITY TITLE GUARANTEE, as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as beneficiary. 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 Grantor's or Borrower's default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust. III. The Beneficiary alleges default of the Deed of Trust for failure to pay the following amounts now in arrears and/or other defaults: A. Monthly Payments $14,593.98 B. Late Charges $178.60 C. Beneficiary Advances $ 30.00 D. Suspense Balance $ 0.00 E. Other Fees $ 0.00 Total Arrears $14,802.58 F. Trustee's Expenses (Itemization) Trustee's Fee $337.50 Title Report 987.29 Statutory Mailings $24.02 Recording Fees $ .00 Publication $ .00 Posting $100.00 Total Costs $1,448.81 Total Amount Due: $16,251.39 Other potential defaults do not involve payment of the Beneficiary. If applicable, each of these defaults must also be cured. Listed below are categories of common defaults, which do not involve payment of money to the Beneficiary. Opposite each such listed default is a brief description of the action/documentation necessary to cure the default. The list does not exhaust all possible other defaults; any defaults identified by Beneficiary or Trustee that are not listed below must also be cured. OTHER DEFAULT ACTION NECESSARY TO CURE Nonpayment of Taxes/Assessments Deliver to Trustee written proof that all taxes and assessments against the property are paid current Default under any senior lien Deliver to Trustee written proof that all senior liens are paid current and that no other defaults exist. Failure to insure property against hazard Deliver to Trustee written proof that the property is insured against hazard as required by the Deed of Trust. Waste Cease and desist from committing waste, repair all damage to property and maintain property as required in Deed of Trust. Unauthorized sale of property (Due on Sale) Revert title to permitted vestee. IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: Principal Balance of $267,887.97, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument secured from 03/01/2008 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 the 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 12/12/2008. 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 12/01/2008 (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 12/01/2008 (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 12/01/2008 (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): MICHAEL A PAXHIA PO BOX 1960 POULSBO, WA 98370 MICHAEL A PAXHIA 9240 CANYON DR NW QUINCY, WA 98848 MICHAEL A PAXHIA 9240 CANYON DR NW QUINCY, WA 98848-9125 MICHAEL PAXHIA 19115 5TH AVE NE POLSBO, WA 98370 by both first class and either certified mail, return receipt requested, or registered mail on 08/08/2008, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and on 08/08/2008 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: September 08, 2008 RECONTRUST COMPANY By: Cheryl Lee Its: Assistant Secretary RECONTRUST COMPANY 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., SV2-202 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281-8219 (TS# 08-0086162) 1006.34304-FEI

Lady Knights earn another WIAA title

ROYAL CITY - The Royal Lady Knights volleyball team claimed their second consecutive 1A academic state championship this season.

SkyWest prepares to return air service to Grant County

Flights could begin June 1

Lynn T. 'Doc' Barth

Lynn T. "Doc" Barth, 63, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2008, at Samaritan Hospital.

Patricia (Patty) Bartol

Patricia (Patty) Bartol went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Nov. 28, 2008.

Chiefs look for 18th title

Moses Lake begins season Thursday at Southridge

Try reconnecting for Christmas season

Thanksgiving is over and Christmas is underway.

Woman's body found at pipe bomb house

MOSES LAKE - A woman's body was located at a house on Stratford Road in Moses Lake, where a man was killed by a pipe bomb last summer.

Nellie 'Betty' K. Dobson

Nellie "Betty" K. Dobson, 85, longtime Ritzville resident, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2008, at Ritzville Memorial Hospital.

Warriors win academic award

COULEE CITY - The Almira/Coulee-Hartline Warriors football team finished the 2008 season with another state championship.

Grant health district may become department

Commissioners to hold public hearing

Plane makes emergency landing in Moses Lake

No injuries, passengers bused to destination

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Wayne Lee Vadnais

Wayne Lee Vadnais, 82, Moses Lake resident, passed away Monday, Dec. 1, 2008, at his home.

Grant County works to balance budget

Commissioners face $4.2 million gap

Pat R. Shafer

Pat R. Shafer, 88, a 57-year resident of Moses Lake, passed away Nov. 28, 2008, at Monroe House, where he has resided since June of 2007.

Hope LeOra Muhlhausen

Hope LeOra Muhlhause passed away Saturday, Nov. 29, 2008, at Eagle Meadows in Walla Walla, Wash.

Man claims to be Moses Lake police officer

MOSES LAKE - An unidentified male called a Moses Lake man asking for information while claiming to be a Moses Lake police officer Sunday morning.

Truck dumped

A Grant County dump truck traveling south toward Moses Lake on North Stratford Road struck a bridge guardrail Monday morning. No injuries were reported.

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Teen arrested for Othello drive-by

Law enforcement arrest Warden youth

Lady Chiefs look to stay on top of conference

Lady Chiefs prepared for high expectations

Ordinance No. 2424

An ordinance vacating a portion of Blanchet Avenue.

Lorraine M. Finley

Lorraine M. Finley, 88, longtime Moses Lake resident, passed away Saturday, Nov. 29, 2008, at Samaritan Hospital.

Maria Rita Flores

On Nov. 29, 2008, the Lord chose Maria Rita Flores to be with her beloved husband, Fernando, S. Flores, whom she so dearly missed and loved very much, to be together for eternity.

Grant County businesses do well on 'Black Friday'

Most business see increased sales, customers

Chiefs ready to begin season

Moses Lake tips off season in Yakima

Quincy police seize RV, make drug arrest

Found methamphetamine

Grant County's property values reflect growth

Property assessed every four years

Knights make late run but Bulldogs hold on

Cashmere 34, Royal 20

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District (MLIRD) is the recipient of an Aquatic Plant Plan Grant from the State of Washington, Department of Ecology. The purpose of the Grant is to study, map and manage noxious weeds that are a detriment to the recreational and aesthetic values of Moses Lake.

Deck the halls with yard sale decor

Teacher brings passion to students

Trees for a new house

MOSES LAKE - About 200 people wandered around tables stacked with everything from plaster casts to gift certificates for oil changes.

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Vehicles to have lower emissions

Ecology gives grants for school buses