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Thursday, April 30

April 30, 2009 9 p.m.

Series housing nears completion

More homes needed

MOSES LAKE — The 2009 Babe Ruth World Series opening ceremonies are rapidly approaching and the World Series Task Force is still looking for homes to host tournament participants.

FFA sells plants
April 30, 2009 9 p.m.

FFA sells plants

Moses Lake FFA fund-raiser is Friday, Saturday

MOSES LAKE — Petunias, peppers and sweet potato vines can be purchased at Moses Lake High School.

Othello accepts loan to begin road work
April 30, 2009 9 p.m.

Othello accepts loan to begin road work

Infrastructure to be replaced

OTHELLO — Othello accepted a $570,000 Public Works Trust Fund Loan to begin improvements to the state Route 24 industrial area.

April 30, 2009 9 p.m.

Leopards sweep Knights

Zillah knocks off Royal boys, girls

ZILLAH, Wash. — The Royal boys and girls tennis teams battled Zillah High School on the tennis courts Tuesday afternoon, but the Knights couldn’t find a way to cage the Leopards.

April 30, 2009 9 p.m.

Chiefs split with Lions

Moses Lake takes game one

KENNEWICK, Wash. — The Moses Lake Chiefs traveled into the Lions’ den Tuesday and returned with a doubleheader split with Kennewick.

April 30, 2009 9 p.m.

Requests for Bids

The Housing Authority of Grant County is requesting sealed bids for multiple projects: Larson Re-roof to include installing new fascia and soffit on an Office Building located in Moses Lake, WA.; PH Soap Lake to remove and replace electrical panels on 12 units located in Soap Lake, WA.

Petersen dominates as Quincy rolls
April 30, 2009 9 p.m.

Petersen dominates as Quincy rolls

Quincy 10Toppenish 0

TOPPENISH, Wash. — Quincy starting Pitcher Brett Petersen was stellar Tuesday afternoon, throwing five innings of perfect baseball in the Jackrabbits’ 10-0 win over Toppenish.

State funds railroad project
April 30, 2009 9 p.m.

State funds railroad project

Construction could start this year

COLUMBIA BASIN — Nearly half of  the $5 million in improvements on the Columbia Basin Railroad line near Moses Lake will be funded in July.

Wednesday, April 29

Jackalea Elaine Inghram
April 29, 2009 9 p.m.

Jackalea Elaine Inghram

Jackalea Elaine Inghram passed away at Samaritan Hospital on April 26, with her children at her side.

April 29, 2009 9 p.m.

LEGAL NOTICE

File No.: 7023.19636 Grantors: Northwest Trustee Services, Inc. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Grantee: John M. Harris and Shalene A. Harris, husband and wife Tax Parcel ID No.: 000101601000 Abbreviated Legal: Notice of Trustee's Sale Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq. I. On May 8, 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: LOT 50, MONTLAKE ADDITION NO. 1, AS PER PLAT RECORDED IN VOLUME 5 OF PLATS, PAGE 45, RECORDS OF GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON. Commonly known as: 2055 SOUTH BELAIR DRIVE MOSES LAKE, WA 98837 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 03/22/05, recorded on 03/25/05, under Auditor's File No. 1166315, records of Grant County, Washington, from JOHN M. HARRIS and SHALENE A. HARRIS, husband and wife, as Grantor, to Security Title Guaranty, as Trustee, to secure an obligation "Obligation" in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. solely as nominee for MAJOR MORTGAGE, 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 recorded under Auditor's File No. 1248853. *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 02/06/2009 Monthly Payments $9,413.91 Late Charges $334.72 Lender's Fees & Costs $75.00 Total Arrearage $9,823.63 Trustee's Expenses (Itemization) Trustee's Fee $405.00 Title Report $728.33 Statutory Mailings $25.48 Recording Costs $28.00 Postings $57.50 Sale Costs $0.00 Total Costs $1,244.31 Total Amount Due: $11,067.94 Other known defaults as follows: IV. The sum owing on the Obligation is: Principal Balance of $141,456.23, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument evidencing the Obligation from 05/01/08, 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 May 8, 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 04/27/09 (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 04/27/09 (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 04/27/09 (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 JOHN M. HARRIS 2055 SOUTH BELAIR DRIVE MOSES LAKE, WA 98837 SHALENE A. HARRIS 2055 SOUTH BELAIR DRIVE MOSES LAKE, WA 98837 JOHN M. HARRIS 212 C STREET SOUTHWEST QUINCY, WA 98848 SHALENE A. HARRIS 212 C STREET SOUTHWEST QUINCY, WA 98848 by both first class and either certified mail, return receipt requested on 01/06/09, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and on 12/18/08 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

April 29, 2009 9 p.m.

Woman sentenced for embezzling from Perkins

Will serve 80 days

EPHRATA — A woman, who stole $38,984 from Perkins Restaurant in Moses Lake, was sentenced in Grant County Superior Court.

Moses Lake splits with Kennewick
April 29, 2009 9 p.m.

Moses Lake splits with Kennewick

Chiefs take second game 16-2

MOSES LAKE — After dropping the first game of Tuesday’s doubleheader with Kennewick 4-2, the Moses Lake Chiefs rallied for a 16-2 victory in game two.

April 29, 2009 9 p.m.

Gang task force meeting in Othello Thursday

Focusing on schools

OTHELLO — A Gangs in Schools Task Force meeting is scheduled for Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Othello School District conference building.

April 29, 2009 9 p.m.

Ephrata moves into second

Ephrata 10Ellensburg 9

EPHRATA — After battling with Ellensburg for seven innings Tuesday afternoon, Ephrata claimed sole possession of second place in the Central Washington Athletic Conference baseball standings with a 10-9 victory.

April 29, 2009 9 p.m.

Moses Lake athletes available for work

MOSES LAKE — Student-athletes at Moses Lake High School are continuing the annual Rent-A-Jock now through Aug. 15.

Tuesday, April 28

Adams, Grant counties property taxes due
April 28, 2009 9 p.m.

Adams, Grant counties property taxes due

First part must be paid by Thursday

COLUMBIA BASIN — Property taxes for Grant and Adams Counties are due Thursday.

April 28, 2009 9 p.m.

LEGAL NOTICE

Grant County Fairgrounds is requesting quotes for weekly lawn mowing service. Quotes will be accepted until 5/5/09. Prevailing wages apply. For more information call Vern at (509)750-1389.

April 28, 2009 9 p.m.

Couple charged with Moses Lake drive-by shooting

Three shots fired, no injuries

EPHRATA — A man and woman are charged with allegedly shooting at a car, during an argument, while driving on Broadway Avenue in Moses Lake.

April 28, 2009 9 p.m.

Tot soccer classes begin next week

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Parks and Recreation Department’s tot soccer classes begin next week at the Learning Center.

April 28, 2009 9 p.m.

Moses Lake sweeps Pasco to stay in first place

Prep recaps

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Chiefs girls softball team cruised past the visiting Pasco Bulldogs in their doubleheader Friday afternoon to stay atop the Columbia Basin Big Nine’s Columbia Division.

April 28, 2009 9 p.m.

Fire damages home near Quincy

No injuries

QUINCY — A structure fire damaged a home on Road U.7 Northwest, near Quincy, Saturday morning.

April 28, 2009 9 p.m.

Angeline D. Liebing

Angeline D. Liebing went peacefully home to her heavenly father April 22, 2009. She was 91 years old and enjoyed a fruitful life.

Johnathon Walter Clark
April 28, 2009 9 p.m.

Johnathon Walter Clark

Johnathon Walter Clark passed away on April 22, 2009, at his home.

April 28, 2009 9 p.m.

REQUEST FOR BIDS

Grant County Courthouse is requesting bids for the furnish and install of glass entry additions to the Courtrooms in Ephrata, WA. Prevailing wages apply. For more information and site visit call 509-754-2011 Ext. 376. Send sealed bids to Grant County Commissioners P.O. Box 37 Ephrata, WA 98823. Bids will be accepted until 5/6/09 @ 4:00 PM.

Monday, April 27

April 27, 2009 9 p.m.

Federal funds released for Columbia Basin water projects

Construction to start this year

COLUMBIA BASIN — The recent release of $55 million in federal stimulus money will fund construction on two area water projects this year.

April 27, 2009 9 p.m.

Former Mariner takes to the water

Moses Lake resident runs guide service

MOSES LAKE — After graduating from Fort Vancouver High School in Vancouver, Wash., in 1978, Rick Graser’s dream came true when he was selected in the ninth round of the Major League Baseball draft by the Seattle Mariners.

April 27, 2009 9 p.m.

Johnathon W. Clark

Johnathon W. Clark, 27, passed away on April 22, 2009, in Moses Lake

Moses Lake student wins Junior Miss title
April 27, 2009 9 p.m.

Moses Lake student wins Junior Miss title

Eight students compete

MOSES LAKE — Mattie Bergeson, a Moses Lake High School student, beat seven other contestants to win the title of 2009 Moses Lake Junior Miss.

Basalt enthusiasts to visit Columbia Basin
April 27, 2009 9 p.m.

Basalt enthusiasts to visit Columbia Basin

Unique geological area experienced

COLUMBIA BASIN — The flood-deposited basalt of the Columbia Basin will soon be carved and contemplated by hard stone enthusiasts.

Home-based businesses sell wares at trade show
April 27, 2009 9 p.m.

Home-based businesses sell wares at trade show

Show features services, products, workshops

MOSES LAKE — About 30 businesses, ranging from jewelry to furniture refinishing, presented their goods at Big Bend Community College Saturday.

Cyclists rage in the sage
April 27, 2009 9 p.m.

Cyclists rage in the sage

Cyclists from Pacific Northwest attend

EPHRATA — Bicycling enthusiasts from throughout the Pacific Northwest congregated in Ephrata over the weekend to take part in the annual Rage in the Sage mountain bike festival.

Ephrata youth throw pies at teachers
April 27, 2009 9 p.m.

Ephrata youth throw pies at teachers

Event for school fund-raiser

EPHRATA — A roar of screaming and cheering students could be heard from St. Rose of Lima Catholic School in Ephrata Friday afternoon, as students threw pies at teachers.

April 27, 2009 9 p.m.

Larrie N. Adams

Larrie Adams lost his 30 year battle to a depilating disease on April 24, 2009.

April 27, 2009 9 p.m.

Chiefs sweep Bulldogs

Prep baseball recaps

PASCO, Wash. — The Moses Lake Chiefs continued their impressive run through the Columbia Basin Big Nine’s Columbia Division Friday with a sweep over the Pasco Bulldogs.

April 27, 2009 9 p.m.

Jackalea E. Inghram

Jackalea E. Inghram, 80, longtime Moses Lake resident, passed away Sunday, April 26, 2009 at Samaritan Hospital.

Mom, thanks for raising me to be a nerd
April 27, 2009 9 p.m.

Mom, thanks for raising me to be a nerd

Mother’s Day is approaching.

Friday, April 24

Vietnamese restaurant to open in Moses Lake
April 24, 2009 9 p.m.

Vietnamese restaurant to open in Moses Lake

Owner has businesses in Ephrata, Kennewick

MOSES LAKE — Ephrata manicure shop owner Sang Duong is working toward opening what’s believed to be Moses Lake’s first Vietnamese restaurant at 115 W. Third Ave.

April 24, 2009 9 p.m.

Big Bend club sponsors match

Donations accepted for Moses Lake Food Bank

MOSES LAKE — The Big Bend Community College Viking Soccer Club will sponsor a benefit soccer game between the Yakima Reds and the Spokane Spiders 7 p.m. Saturday at Lions Field.

April 24, 2009 9 p.m.

Grant County needs approval for public defense system

Has until May 28

EPHRATA — Grant County has until May 28 to get approval for its new in-house public defense system.

Billie Jean Haley
April 24, 2009 9 p.m.

Billie Jean Haley

June 20, 1920 — April 19, 2009

Billie Jean was the third child of four born to Carl and Edith Gillilan in Portland, Ore. Her father worked for the Union Pacific Railroad, traveling the Columbia Gorge. She graduated from Grant High School in Portland, Ore., in 1938, and entered Willamette University in Salem, Ore., with the goal of becoming an R.N.

Exhibit details Ephrata airport's history
April 24, 2009 9 p.m.

Exhibit details Ephrata airport's history

EPHRATA — Playing cards with pictures of bombers sit next to black and white photographs of troops standing in the middle of the desert.

April 24, 2009 9 p.m.

Quincy council awards bid for water project

Will extend pipe to industrial wastewater facility

QUINCY — The Quincy City Council agreed to pay $638,617 to extend a water pipeline to the industrial wastewater treatment plant.

April 24, 2009 9 p.m.

LEGAL 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-FFR-64986 I NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Trustee, REGIONAL TRUSTEE SERVICES CORPORATION, will on May 1, 2009, 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 20, BLOCK G, SECOND ADDITION TO KNOLLS VISTA, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 4 OF PLATS, PAGE 3, RECORDS OF GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON. Tax Parcel No: 10-0252-000, commonly known as 402 W REISNER ROAD, MOSES LAKE, WA, The Property is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 12/13/2005, recorded 12/30/2005, under Auditor's/Recorder's No. 1182983, records of GRANT County, Washington, from WESLEY MOON, AN UNMARRIED MAN, as Grantor, to CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, as Trustee, in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which is presently held by Franklin Credit Management Corp.. 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 7/1/2008, 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 January 30, 2009 Delinquent Payments from July 01, 2008 1 payments at $800.59 each $800.59 6 payments at $754.15 each $4,524.90 (07-01-08 through 01-30-09) Late Charges: $138.62 Beneficiary Advances: $95.00 Suspense Credit: $0.00 TOTAL: $5,559.11 IV The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: Principal $64,497.31, 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 May 1, 2009. The default(s) referred to in paragraph III must be cured by April 20, 2009 (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 April 20, 2009, (11 days before the sale date) the default(s) as set forth in paragraph III is/are cured and the Trustee's fees and costs are paid. The sale may be terminated at any time after April 20, 2009, (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: SPOUSE OF WESLEY MOON, 2580 ELGIN ROAD NE, MOSES LAKE, WA, 98837 SPOUSE OF WESLEY MOON, 402 WEST REISNER ROAD, MOSES LAKE, WA, 98837 SPOUSE OF WESLEY MOON, 21315 SOUTH EAST 24TH STREET, SAMMAMISH, WA, 98075 SPOUSE OF WESLEY MOON, 765 MT PACK BLVD SOUTH WEST, ISSAQUAH, WA, 98027 WESLEY MOON, 2580 ELGIN ROAD NE, MOSES LAKE, WA, 98837 WESLEY MOON, 402 WEST REISNER ROAD, MOSES LAKE, WA, 98837 WESLEY MOON, 21315 SOUTH EAST 24TH STREET, SAMMAMISH, WA, 98075 WESLEY MOON, 765 MT PACK BLVD SOUTH WEST, ISSAQUAH, WA, 98027 by both first class and certified mail on 11/25/2008, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and on 11/25/2008, 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: January 27, 2009. REGIONAL TRUSTEE SERVICES CORPORATION Trustee By ANNA EGDORF, AUTHORIZED AGENT Address: 616 1st Avenue, Suite 500 Seattle, WA 98104 Phone: (206) 340-2550 Sale Information:

Gibbs wins saddle at Speedhorse Shootout
April 24, 2009 9 p.m.

Gibbs wins saddle at Speedhorse Shootout

MOSES LAKE — Quincy Gibbs of Hamilton, Mont. was the winner in the featured Never Won A Saddle race during the Washington Barrel Racing Association Speedhorse Shootout in the Ardel Pavilion of the Grant County Fairgrounds April 18 and April 19.

April 24, 2009 9 p.m.

Moses Lake swept at home

Boys, girls fall to conference foes

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake boys track and field team received a pair of first-place finishes Thursday afternoon, but it wasn’t enough to overcome their Columbia Basin Big Nine foes Thursday at Moses Lake High School.

Rage in the Sage begins Saturday
April 24, 2009 9 p.m.

Rage in the Sage begins Saturday

Two-day event for bicyclists

EPHRATA — The two-day Rage in the Sage mountain bike race begins Saturday and concludes Sunday in Ephrata.

Caren Ann (Lomas, Silva) Curtis
April 24, 2009 9 p.m.

Caren Ann (Lomas, Silva) Curtis

Feb. 13, 1941 — April 17, 2009

Caren A. Curtis succumbed in the early morning of Friday, April 17, 2009, due to complications arising from ovarian cancer, surrounded by her children at her time of death. She was 68 years old.

April 24, 2009 9 p.m.

Charges against Adams County prosecutor dismissed

Insufficient evidence cited

EPHRATA — The assault charge against an Adams County contract prosecutor was dismissed Wednesday.

April 24, 2009 9 p.m.

Annual Youth Day Parade Saturday

Opening ceremonies at Larson Playfield

MOSES LAKE — Local baseball and softball players from three Moses Lake youth leagues will celebrate their season openers Saturday with the 52nd Annual Dick Kelley Youth Day Parade and league opening ceremonies at Larson Playfield.

Thursday, April 23

Hugh Ramsey Lyerly
April 23, 2009 9 p.m.

Hugh Ramsey Lyerly

Hugh Ramsey Lyerly, 88, of Ephrata, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 18, 2009, at Samaritan Hospital in Moses Lake.

Richard (Dick) Andrew Bateman
April 23, 2009 9 p.m.

Richard (Dick) Andrew Bateman

On Monday, April 20, 2009, Richard (Dick) Andrew Bateman peacefully passed away in his sleep in the comfort of his home surrounded by family.

April 23, 2009 9 p.m.

Moses Lake man sentenced for burglaries

Will serve about a year in prison

EPHRATA — A Moses Lake man was sentenced to roughly a year in prison for his part in two burglaries in 2007 and stealing a floor buffer in 2009.

Warden water is judged in national taste testing
April 23, 2009 9 p.m.

Warden water is judged in national taste testing

Part of national contest

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Warden water is being judged in the National Rural Water Association’s Great American Water Taste Test in Washington, D.C. this week.

April 23, 2009 9 p.m.

Warden Cougars split with Cle Elum Warriors

Prep sports recaps

CLE ELUM, Wash. — Despite falling in the first game of Tuesday’s doubleheader with Cle Elum, the Warden Cougars girls softball team rallied for a 5-1 win in game two to split with the Warriors.

April 23, 2009 9 p.m.

LEGAL NOTICE

Notice of Trustee's Sale Pursuant To the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq. On May 01, 2009 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.: 14-1347-406 LOT 7, BLOCK 4, SUNSERRA AT CRESCENT BAR PHASE THREE FINAL PUD 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: 9104 RAVEN LANE NORTHWEST, QUINCY, WA 98848 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 01/05/2007, recorded on 01/12/2007, under Auditor's File No. 1207199 and Deed of Trust re-recorded on ___, under Auditor's File No. __, records of Grant County, Washington from DANA DAUENHAUER, A SINGLE PERSON, as grantor, to LS TITLE OF WASHINGTON, 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 $9,003.33 B. Late Charges $211.23 C. Beneficiary Advances $435.50 D. Suspense Balance $ 0.00 E. Other Fees $ 0.00 Total Arrears $9,650.06 F. Trustee's Expenses (Itemization) Trustee's Fee $337.50 Title Report 965.71 Statutory Mailings $10.98 Recording Fees $ .00 Publication $ .00 Posting $100.00 Total Costs $1,414.19 Total Amount Due: $11,064.25 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 $255,058.36, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument secured from 09/01/2008 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 05/01/2009. 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 04/20/2009 (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 04/20/2009 (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 04/20/2009 (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): DANA DAUENHAUER 2236 Kennewick Pl NE Renton, WA 98056 DANA DAUENHAUER 9104 RAVEN LANE NORTHWEST QUINCY, WA 98848 MS. DANA DAUENHAUER 2236 KENNEWICK PLACE NORTHEAST RENTON, WA 98056 DANA DAUENHAUER 2236 KENNEWICK PLACE NE RENTON, WA 98056 by both first class and either certified mail, return receipt requested, or registered mail on 12/23/2008, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and on 12/23/2008 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: January 26, 2009 RECONTRUST COMPANY By: Cheryl Lee Its: Assistant Secretary RECONTRUST COMPANY 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-914-01-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281-8219 (TS# 08-0115718) 1006.41771-FEI

April 23, 2009 9 p.m.

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF GRANT

Moses Lake student doubles as sailor
April 23, 2009 9 p.m.

Moses Lake student doubles as sailor

Teen volunteers on Lady Washington

ILWACO, Wash. — On Friday, Liz Palmer, 17, transforms herself from a farm-raised teen to a real-life sailor when she steps onboard the historic Lady Washington.

April 23, 2009 9 p.m.

Dale W. Sheets

Dale W. Sheets, 83, passed away at Central Washington Hospital in Wenatchee on Jan. 14, 2009.

April 23, 2009 9 p.m.

Chiefs cage Wildcats

Moses Lake 12Eastmont 1

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Chiefs got a little payback Tuesday night when they cruised past the Eastmont Wildcats 12-1 at Larson Playfield in non-conference baseball action.

Othello soccer remains perfect
April 23, 2009 9 p.m.

Othello soccer remains perfect

Othello 3Toppenish 2, OT

OTHELLO — Othello’s B.G. Guzman helped the Othello boys soccer team remain perfect in Central Washington Athletic Conference (CWAC) play Wednesday night when the junior forward recorded a hat trick in the Huskies’ 3-2 win over Toppenish.

April 23, 2009 9 p.m.

Babe Ruth World Series planning progressing

Housing still needed for tournament

MOSES LAKE — For the second time this month, the Babe Ruth World Series Task Force assembled at the Holiday Inn Express in Moses Lake to discuss planning for the 2009 World Series baseball tournament at Larson Playfield Aug. 15 through Aug. 22.

Delphus (Dale) Larry Ware
April 23, 2009 9 p.m.

Delphus (Dale) Larry Ware

Dale Ware, 84 passed away at his home on April 22, 2009, after a short illness.

Wednesday, April 22

Pruitt sentenced to seven years
April 22, 2009 9 p.m.

Pruitt sentenced to seven years

Pleads guilty to manslaughter for death of Soap Lake man

EPHRATA — More than five years after an elderly Soap Lake man was killed and then buried on his property, Brandon T. Pruitt, 19, Othello, was sentenced to seven-and-a-half years in prison.

April 22, 2009 9 p.m.

Vision 2020 supports reusable bags

Effort to reduce plastic bag use

MOSES LAKE – Vision 2020 listened to a presentation from Washington Food Industry President Jan Gee about encouraging grocers and retailers to promote reusable bags over plastic bags.

April 22, 2009 9 p.m.

SkyWest is taking reservations

MOSES LAKE — Travelers looking to fly from the Grant County International Airport, can start June 5, and they can start buying tickets online now.

April 22, 2009 9 p.m.

T-Ball registration ends Thursday

MOSES LAKE — The registration deadline for the 2009 Moses Lake Parks and Recreation T-Ball season is Thursday, April 23.

April 22, 2009 9 p.m.

Edythe Mason

Longtime Moses Lake resident, Edythe Mason, 86, died April 19, losing a brief battle with lung cancer.

April 22, 2009 9 p.m.

Warden girls set course record

Prep golf recaps

WARDEN — The Warden girls golf team set a Cougars’ course record at the Sage Hills Golf Resort Tuesday afternoon when they shot a combined 404.

April 22, 2009 9 p.m.

World Series meeting tonight

Tournament housing a priority

MOSES LAKE — The 2009 Babe Ruth World Series Task Force will meet at the Holiday Inn Express in Moses Lake tonight to discuss planning for the World Series baseball tournament to be held at Larson Playfield Aug. 15 through Aug. 22.

Moses Lake youth encourages recycling
April 22, 2009 9 p.m.

Moses Lake youth encourages recycling

Earth Day is today

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake High School student Korissa Dietrich cares so much about recycling, she organized a project to tell the community where they can drop off unwanted goods.

Othello rallies past Ephrata
April 22, 2009 9 p.m.

Othello rallies past Ephrata

Othello 7Ephrata 6

OTHELLO — The Othello Huskies overcame a late deficit Tuesday afternoon against visiting Ephrata to remain in second place in the Central Washington Athletic Conference (CWAC) baseball standings.

Tuesday, April 21

Exploring the online micro-enterprise
April 21, 2009 9 p.m.

Exploring the online micro-enterprise

To continue building my online business, I made a big decision to leave the Columbia Basin Herald.

Residents testify about REC expansion
April 21, 2009 9 p.m.

Residents testify about REC expansion

DOE considering new air quality permit

MOSES LAKE — Six Grant County residents testified about REC Silicon’s addition of a new silane gas plant near Moses Lake.

April 21, 2009 9 p.m.

Geraldine Mary Sanchez

Geraldine Mary Sanchez, 58, of Othello, died Sunday April 12, 2009, at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane.

Ephrata sweeps Quincy
April 21, 2009 9 p.m.

Ephrata sweeps Quincy

Prep baseball recaps

EPHRATA — The Ephrata Tigers held on to second place in the Central Washington Athletic Conference baseball standings Saturday with a two-game sweep over the visiting Quincy Jacks.

April 21, 2009 9 p.m.

Husband wants charges against Adams County prosecutor dropped

Grant County prosecutor, former boss, oversees first proceeding

EPHRATA — Randy Fair, who accused his wife of biting, scratching and hitting him with a baseball bad, asked for the charges of assault in the fourth degree-domestic violence to be dismissed against his wife.

Harold A. Sartin
April 21, 2009 9 p.m.

Harold A. Sartin

Harold A. Sartin, 91, Warden resident, passed away Friday, April 17, 2009, in Moses Lake.

Eino (Ed) Jarvi
April 21, 2009 9 p.m.

Eino (Ed) Jarvi

Eino (Ed) Jarvi, longtime Moses Lake resident, passed away April 9, 2009, at Lakeview Home, Inc.

April 21, 2009 9 p.m.

Othello stays undefeated with win

Prep soccer recaps

OTHELLO — The Othello Huskies boys soccer team remained perfect in Central Washington Athletic Conference play Saturday with a 4-1 victory over conference rival Grandview.

Merle L. Fowles
April 21, 2009 9 p.m.

Merle L. Fowles

Merle L. Fowles, 74, passed away on April 17, 2009, in Washington, Utah, due to health problems.

April 21, 2009 9 p.m.

Redal breaks college hits record

Moses Lake grad hits safely in 32 straight games

LYNCHBURG, Va. — Moses Lake graduate and Liberty University baseball player Curran Redal broke the Big South Conference’s hitting streak record April 17 when he hit safely in his record-setting 32nd-consecutive game.

Thousands of dollars raised at Taste of the Basin
April 21, 2009 9 p.m.

Thousands of dollars raised at Taste of the Basin

Annual Ephrata chamber event

EPHRATA — Nearly 200 people attended the Taste of the Basin in Ephrata Saturday night to raise funds for the Ephrata Chamber of Commerce.

April 21, 2009 9 p.m.

Paul Gladwyn Gillard

Paul Gladwyn Gillard went to be with his Lord and Savior on March 28, 2009.

Pro wrestling a fun outlet for barista
April 21, 2009 9 p.m.

Pro wrestling a fun outlet for barista

Moses Lake mom attends show with daughters

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake barista Vicky Rosenow focuses on making espresso and serving customers during her day job at a local coffee stand.

April 21, 2009 9 p.m.

Moses Lake man sought for car-jacking

Victim seriously injured

MOSES LAKE — Law enforcement is seeking Salvador V. Chavez, 44, of Moses Lake for allegedly assaulting a man during a car-jacking Sunday night.

April 21, 2009 9 p.m.

Washington wins annual Les Schwab Shootout

Moses Lake senior plays in all-star game

PORTLAND, Ore. — Moses Lake senior center Carly Noyes wrapped up her prep basketball career Saturday with an appearance in the 16th annual Les Schwab Northwest Shootout.

Riverhawks cruise past North Sound to get season's first victory
April 21, 2009 9 p.m.

Riverhawks cruise past North Sound to get season's first victory

Columbia Basin 41North Sound 10

MOSES LAKE — The Columbia Basin men’s football team left little doubt in their Washington Football League (WFL) contest Saturday with the North Sound Sting as the Riverhawks cruised to a 41-10 victory.

April 21, 2009 9 p.m.

Chiefs split with Suns

Prep softball recaps

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Chiefs kept pace in the Columbia Basin Big Nine softball standings with a doubleheader split against Columbia Division rival Southridge Friday at Larson Playfield.

April 21, 2009 9 p.m.

Ephrata to set rates for reviewing construction plans

Council passes ordinance to allow charges

EPHRATA — The Ephrata City Council approved an ordinance allowing the city to charge fees for plan reviews, studies, inspections or any city costs related to land or building permits.

April 21, 2009 9 p.m.

Basin trio earn top honors

Othello, MLCA seniors named players of the year

COLUMBIA BASIN — After leading the Huskies to a fifth-place finish at the 2009 Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) 2A girls basketball tournament, Othello senior Allison Walker was named the 2A girls player of the year by the Seattle Times.

Shirley Elliot
April 21, 2009 9 p.m.

Shirley Elliot

Following a recent illness, longtime Ephrata resident Shirley Elliot passed away in Tacoma on April 15, 2009, at the age of 75.

April 21, 2009 9 p.m.

Frank Keno

Frank Keno, 82, of Moses Lake passed away Saturday, April 18, 2009, at Columbia Crest Care and Rehab, Moses Lake.

Ephrata fishing derby draws crowd
April 21, 2009 9 p.m.

Ephrata fishing derby draws crowd

Winning trout nearly 8 pounds

EPHRATA — The shores of the pond at Oasis Park were lined with people Saturday morning during the Ephrata Lions Club’s free children’s fishing derby.

Moses Lake students return from science contest
April 21, 2009 9 p.m.

Moses Lake students return from science contest

Participants receive medals

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake’s middle and high school students performed strongly at a state Science Olympiad competition Saturday.

April 21, 2009 9 p.m.

Warden woman arrested for drive-by

Arraignment is today

EPHRATA — Nancy Rivera Hernandez, 19, Warden, is scheduled for arraignment today in Grant County Superior Court for charges of  assault in the first degree and two counts of drive-by shooting.

Friday, April 17

Harold (Brownie) Brown
April 17, 2009 9 p.m.

Harold (Brownie) Brown

Harold (Brownie) Brown, 90, passed away on April 13, 2009, in Moses Lake at LakeRidge Special Care Center.

Moses Lake Medical Team leaves for Africa today
April 17, 2009 9 p.m.

Moses Lake Medical Team leaves for Africa today

Thousands wait for help

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Medical Team left today for Africa to provide free medical services to the citizens of Patigi and Lafiagi in Nigeria.

April 17, 2009 9 p.m.

Block watches start in Warden

Residents act because of crimes

WARDEN — When citizens crowded into the Warden City Council Chambers following a series of robberies and shootings in the city, Kayla Kight got an idea.

April 17, 2009 9 p.m.

Annual bass tourney begins Saturday

More than 120 teams scheduled to participate

OTHELLO — Bass fishermen from throughout the Northwest will take their skills on the water to Potholes Reservoir and MarDon Resort for the annual Potholes Open Bass Tournament this weekend.

April 17, 2009 9 p.m.

Columbia Basin looks for season's first win

Riverhawks team hosts North Sound

MOSES LAKE — The Columbia Basin Riverhawks look to put one in the win column for the first time this season when they host the winless North Sound Sting Saturday night at Lions Field

April 17, 2009 9 p.m.

City of Moses Lake

Notice of Application

Speaker shares details of training program
April 17, 2009 9 p.m.

Speaker shares details of training program

Grads seeking jobs

MOSES LAKE — Within a week of graduation, some graduates from the area’s first Pre-Employment Training Program already have job interviews with prospective employers in manufacturing.

April 17, 2009 9 p.m.

Esther Alma Ruff

Esther Alma Ruff passed away peacefully in her sleep on Feb. 16, 2009.

April 17, 2009 9 p.m.

Grant County faring better than others

Brewer gives economic update

MOSES LAKE — There were 900 more people working this February in Grant County, than a year ago, said Terry Brewer, the executive director of the Grant County Economic Development Council, on Thursday.

April 17, 2009 9 p.m.

Connell Eagles hold off Warden

Eagles 2Cougars 1

WARDEN — The Warden Cougars recovered from an early 1-0 first-half deficit to visiting Connell, but the Eagles scored a goal late to fend off the Cougars in South Central Athletic Conference (SCAC) soccer competition Thursday afternoon.

Barrel racing comes to Arden Pavilion
April 17, 2009 9 p.m.

Barrel racing comes to Arden Pavilion

Event includes Never Won A Saddle race

MOSES LAKE — The Washington Barrel Racing Association celebrates their 50th anniversary with the Speedhorse Shootout and barrel racing this weekend. 

Moses Lake Transmission & Muffler changes hands
April 17, 2009 9 p.m.

Moses Lake Transmission & Muffler changes hands

Father, son buy business

MOSES LAKE — After waiting six years for the business to be up for sale, Johnny Crain and his father Larry Crain recently bought Moses Lake Transmission & Muffler from Farrel Huntsman.

April 17, 2009 1:06 p.m.

Steve Emtman Highlight Video

Thursday, April 16

Local youth compete in meet
April 16, 2009 9 p.m.

Local youth compete in meet

MOSES LAKE — Despite chilly temperatures and wind gusts, 81 participants headed to Moses Lake High School Tuesday afternoon to compete in the annual Hershey Track Meet.

April 16, 2009 9 p.m.

NOTICE

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

April 16, 2009 9 p.m.

Pit bulls fill third of shelter

Moses Lake reviews information

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake City Council reviewed information from Grant County Animal Outreach concerning the number of pit bulls taken to the shelter since the hazardous dog ordinance went into place.

Robert Cato Christensen
April 16, 2009 9 p.m.

Robert Cato Christensen

Robert Cato Christensen, 93, passed away Monday, April 13, 2009, at Samaritan Hospital in Moses Lake.

John William Trantow
April 16, 2009 9 p.m.

John William Trantow

John William Trantow passed away at the Central Washington Hospital in Wenatchee on Thursday, April 9, 2009.

April 16, 2009 9 p.m.

Moses Lake adopts sign ordinance

Electronic sign use limited after 4-3 vote

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake City Council approved an ordinance regulating electronic signs with a 4-3 vote.

April 16, 2009 9 p.m.

Adams County prosecutor arrested

Suspect worked for Grant County prosecutor

EPHRATA — Adams County contract prosecutor Carolyn C. Fair was arrested for assault on Friday.

April 16, 2009 9 p.m.

MLCA's Moffet signs with Skagit

Senior to play basketball for Cardinals

MOSES LAKE — Adrian Moffet’s future became a little clearer this week when the Moses Lake Christian Academy (MLCA) senior signed a letter of intent to play basketball next year at Skagit Valley College in Mount Vernon, Wash.

Tax protesters gather in Moses Lake
April 16, 2009 9 p.m.

Tax protesters gather in Moses Lake

Part of national protest

MOSES LAKE — About 40 people were gathered at Civic Center Park carrying signs protesting taxes by the time Moses Lake’s Tax Day Tea Party started Wednesday.

Wednesday, April 15

April 15, 2009 9 p.m.

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF GRANT

April 15, 2009 9 p.m.

Leopards claw past Royal Knights

Zillah holds off Royal boys, girls tennis teams

ROYAL CITY — The Royal Knights boys and girls tennis teams battled the weather and South Central Athletic Conference rival Zillah Tuesday afternoon before falling to the Leopards.

Schoesler's bill goes to governor
April 15, 2009 9 p.m.

Schoesler's bill goes to governor

Expands engineering degrees

OLYMPIA — A legislative bill, allowing more engineering courses at Eastern Washington University, was introduced by Sen. Mark Schoesler, R-Ritzville, and passed the House of Representatives.

Patrick Clair Sullivan
April 15, 2009 9 p.m.

Patrick Clair Sullivan

Patrick Clair Sullivan, 73, of Moses Lake, passed away at his home on Sunday, April 12, 2009.

Gordon Ryan
April 15, 2009 9 p.m.

Gordon Ryan

Gordon Ryan, 65, from Moses Lake, formerly of Wenatchee, passed away Saturday, April 4, 2009. His long battle with cancer and other health complications came to an end quietly with his family by his side.

Hydro races come to Moses Lake
April 15, 2009 9 p.m.

Hydro races come to Moses Lake

Annual Papa's Casino Regatta this weekend

MOSES LAKE — Hydroplane racers from throughout the United States will head to Moses Lake for the 5th annual Papa’s Casino Moses Lake Regatta this weekend at Connelly Park.

April 15, 2009 9 p.m.

Warden boys soccer falls to Lakeside on the road

Lakeside 3Warden 0

NINE MILE FALLS, Wash. — The Warden boys soccer team battled Lakeside of Nine Mile Falls, Wash., Monday afternoon, but the Cougars fell 3-0 in non-conference competition.

Dog show winners announced
April 15, 2009 9 p.m.

Dog show winners announced

Three winners from Grant County

MOSES LAKE — Three of 120 Best of Breed winners at the Moses Lake and Ephrata Kennel Club’s dog show last weekend were from the Columbia Basin.

Othello funds infrastructure
April 15, 2009 9 p.m.

Othello funds infrastructure

Committing money for loan

OTHELLO — The Othello City Council approved to put forth $30,000 to show their commitment in matching funds for a $600,000 infrastructure improvement project loan for the industrial area of state Route 24.

April 15, 2009 9 p.m.

Lucille Mae Nelson

Lucille Mae Nelson, 92, Ephrata resident, passed away Monday, April 13, 2009, at her home.

Moses Lake teacher wins $10,000 award
April 15, 2009 9 p.m.

Moses Lake teacher wins $10,000 award

Recognized for quality science instruction

MOSES LAKE — North Elementary School kindergarten teacher Barbara Franz received an award in recognition of her science instruction.

Tuesday, April 14

April 14, 2009 9 p.m.

Dewey Charles McDonald Sr.

Dewey Charles McDonald, age 80, passed away on April 11, 2009, at Central Washington Hospital in Wenatchee, Wash., surrounded by his loving family.

Loreta Mae Rashford
April 14, 2009 9 p.m.

Loreta Mae Rashford

On Good Friday, surrounded by family and her loving husband, Loreta Mae Rashford saw the face of God, bringing her the ultimate healing and graceful peace she deserved.

April 14, 2009 9 p.m.

New Moses Lake school to be placed on Paxson

Many students could walk, ride bikes to school

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake’s next new elementary school will sit on Paxson Drive.

Moses Lake youth attends leadership conference
April 14, 2009 9 p.m.

Moses Lake youth attends leadership conference

Returns from Washington, D.C.

MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake student learned about being a leader from the nation’s capitol.

Parks and Rec hosts disc golf event
April 14, 2009 9 p.m.

Parks and Rec hosts disc golf event

MOSES LAKE — The first annual Moses Lake Parks and Recreation Disc Golf Tournament held at Blue Heron Park Saturday afternoon was a success.

Warnick's bill for volunteer doctors passes Senate
April 14, 2009 9 p.m.

Warnick's bill for volunteer doctors passes Senate

Sent back to House for approval

OLYMPIA — A bill easing the process for retired doctors, to volunteer medical services, passed the Senate last week.

Royal tops Warden for SCAC win
April 14, 2009 9 p.m.

Royal tops Warden for SCAC win

Royal 2Warden 1

WARDEN — The Warden Cougars boys soccer team took on the Knights of Royal High School Saturday in South Central Athletic Conference (SCAC) - East Division competition.

April 14, 2009 9 p.m.

LEGAL NOTICE

The Moses Lake Police Department is applying for monies through the Edward Byre Memorial Justice Assistance Grant. The department is soliciting public input on the matter. If anyone is interested in providing comment, there will be a public meeting at the Moses Lake Police Department on April 21st at 6 PM.

April 14, 2009 9 p.m.

Patrick 'Pat' L. Sullivan

Patrick “Pat” L. Sullivan, 73, longtime Moses Lake, passed away Sunday, April 12, 2009, at his home.

April 14, 2009 9 p.m.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE

PURSUANT TO THE REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON

Sunnyside man charged in Warden murder
April 14, 2009 9 p.m.

Sunnyside man charged in Warden murder

Police released wrong name for victim

EPHRATA — Israel Morfin, 27, Sunnyside, Wash., was arraigned in Grant County Superior Court Monday after allegedly shooting a Warden man on Saturday.

April 14, 2009 9 p.m.

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

Request for Qualifications will be received by the Public Utility District No. 2 of Grant County, Washington at 15655 Wanapum Village Lane SW, Beverly, Washington 99321 until 3:30 P.M., on June 2, 2009 for the Priest Rapids Dam Turbine Upgrade Project Pre-Qualification as more fully described in RFQ Documents 230-2818.

Monday, April 13

Jack Larell Gilbert
April 13, 2009 9 p.m.

Jack Larell Gilbert

August 16, 1923 — April 10, 2009

Jack Larell Gilbert, 85, of the Royal Slope passed away on Friday, April 10, at his home.

Moses Lake egg hunt attracts 2,000 plus
April 13, 2009 9 p.m.

Moses Lake egg hunt attracts 2,000 plus

Hard-boiled eggs, candy, prizes offered

MOSES LAKE — More than 2,000 kids and their parents waited Saturday with bated breath for the start of the Moses Lake Lions Club Easter egg hunt.

April 13, 2009 9 p.m.

Warden man dies from gunshot wound

Suspected arrested after pursuit

WARDEN — Nineteen-year-old Manual Martinez, of Warden, died from a gunshot to the head in a car in Warden Saturday morning.

Moses Lake splits with Davis
April 13, 2009 9 p.m.

Moses Lake splits with Davis

Prep baseball recaps

MOSES LAKE — The Chiefs jumped out to an early 1-0 lead over Columbia Basin Big Nine rival Davis, but the Pirates rallied  for six runs in the fourth to capture game one of Friday’s doubleheader 6-3.

April 13, 2009 9 p.m.

Mustangs slide past Quincy

Prep soccer recaps

QUINCY — After holding second-place Prosser to one goal for most of Saturday’s game, the Quincy Jackrabbits fell to the Mustangs 3-2 following a 4-3 victory in a shootout.

April 13, 2009 9 p.m.

Beverly Ann Berry

Beverly Ann Berry, 72, of Moses Lake passed away at Samaritan Hospital on Thursday, April 9, 2009.

Journalist documents Adams County in a book
April 13, 2009 9 p.m.

Journalist documents Adams County in a book

Interviewed local residents

ADAMS COUNTY — “Amber Waves and Undertow” tells the story about life in Adams County.

April 13, 2009 9 p.m.

Cougars knock off Coyotes

WARDEN — The Lady Cougars of Warden took on the Columbia-Burbank Coyotes in a South Central Athletic Conference doubleheader Saturday and swept both games behind the pitching of junior Randi Wright.

State auditor drops Hansen's letter issue
April 13, 2009 9 p.m.

State auditor drops Hansen's letter issue

Matter appears over

EPHRATA — A spokesperson for the state Auditor’s Office said on Friday the agency decided to do nothing about the removal of Grant PUD Commissioner Greg Hansen’s name from a letter.

Richard Winter
April 13, 2009 9 p.m.

Richard Winter

Richard Winter, 83, longtime Moses Lake resident, died in his home on Sunday, April 5, 2009, from lung cancer.

Stoltman throws two no-hitters as Chiefs cruise
April 13, 2009 9 p.m.

Stoltman throws two no-hitters as Chiefs cruise

Weekend prep recaps

YAKIMA, Wash. — Moses Lake junior pitcher Karly Stoltman left no doubt in the Chiefs’ doubleheader sweep over Columbia Basin Big Nine rival Davis Friday afternoon.

April 13, 2009 9 p.m.

Rosa H. Carrillo

Rosa H. Carrillo, 66, Moses Lake resident and formerly of the Tri-Cities, passed away Saturday, April 11, 2009, at Samaritan Hospital in Moses Lake.

Friday, April 10

Chiefs sink Pirates
April 10, 2009 9 p.m.

Chiefs sink Pirates

Moses Lake 5Davis 2

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake boys tennis team continued their run through the Columbia Basin Big Nine conference Thursday afternoon with a 5-2 win over the Davis Pirates at Moses Lake High School.

April 10, 2009 9 p.m.

Toppenish topples Ephrata

Wildcats 3Tigers 2

EPHRATA — Although the Tigers clawed their way to a 2-1 halftime advantage Thursday night, the Ephrata boys soccer team couldn’t fend off a relentless Toppenish attack as Ephrata fell 3-2 at home.

April 10, 2009 9 p.m.

Davis sweeps Moses Lake

Pirates 7Chiefs 0

MOSES LAKE — The Chiefs girls tennis team hosted Davis Thursday afternoon in Columbia Basin Big Nine competition, but the Chiefs couldn’t sink the Pirates to earn their first win of the season.

Easter eggs hidden in Grant County
April 10, 2009 9 p.m.

Easter eggs hidden in Grant County

Eggs, prizes available

COLUMBIA BASIN — The scramble to find hidden Easter eggs is planned throughout the Columbia Basin this weekend with numerous communities participating.

April 10, 2009 9 p.m.

Quincy boy hurt in shooting

Believed to be gang related

QUINCY — A 14-year-old Quincy boy was shot, in what is believed to be a gang-related, shooting Wednesday.

Chelan holds off Royal
April 10, 2009 9 p.m.

Chelan holds off Royal

Goats 2Knights 1

ROYAL CITY — The Knights of Royal High School took on the Chelan Goats Thursday night at David Nielsen Memorial Field.

Sabey continues data center talks in Quincy
April 10, 2009 9 p.m.

Sabey continues data center talks in Quincy

Buildings could go up later this year

QUINCY — Sabey Corporation is continuing talks with the City of Quincy about building between three to four buildings for a data center campus.

New window washing business opens
April 10, 2009 9 p.m.

New window washing business opens

Owner ready to help with spring cleaning

MOSES LAKE — Joe Erickson’s window washing business opened in time to help customers start spring cleaning before Easter and subsequent house guests.

April 10, 2009 9 p.m.

Quincy residents voice concerns about waste idea

No decisions made

QUINCY — Port of Quincy commissioners listened to two residents’ concerns with an idea to ship solid waste by rail to Quincy and truck it to an East Wenatchee landfill.

Thursday, April 9

Teen with bone condition seeks treatment funding
April 9, 2009 9 p.m.

Teen with bone condition seeks treatment funding

Arthritis freezing joints

MOSES LAKE — Shane Blackman is just 16 years old, but his bones tell a different story.

April 9, 2009 9 p.m.

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF GRANT

April 9, 2009 9 p.m.

Warden Cougars sweep Highland

Prep baseball recaps

WARDEN — The Warden Cougars baseball team capitalized on a pair of strong offensive performances Tuesday afternoon to sweep a doubleheader from South Central Athletic Conference foe Highland.

April 9, 2009 9 p.m.

Evelyn Bernice Leetch

Evelyn Bernice Leetch, 82, of Moses Lake, passed away peacefully at her home Thursday evening, April 2, 2009, surrounded by her loving family.

More families use food banks
April 9, 2009 9 p.m.

More families use food banks

Donations accepted

COLUMBIA BASIN — More clients than usual are utilizing food banks in the Columbia Basin.

Wanda May Thornton Jackson
April 9, 2009 9 p.m.

Wanda May Thornton Jackson

1941 — 2009

Wanda May Thornton Jackson, 67, a resident of Wenatchee since 1985, died Friday, April 3, at Central Washington Hospital after fighting a long courageous battle with Alzheimer’s.

April 9, 2009 9 p.m.

Disc golf comes to Blue Heron Park

Tournament Saturday in Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake Parks and Recreation will host the inaugural Disc Golf Tournament this Saturday at Moses Lake’s Blue Heron Park.

Huskies split with Bulldogs
April 9, 2009 9 p.m.

Huskies split with Bulldogs

Othello takes game one

OTHELLO — Central Washington Athletic Conference (CWAC) softball titans clashed Tuesday afternoon in Othello when the Huskies hosted the Ellensburg Bulldogs.

April 9, 2009 9 p.m.

Veterans to receive local care

Mobile clinic ends when contracts done

COLUMBIA BASIN — A mobile clinic, offered through the Spokane VA Medical Center, could be replaced with contract services at hospitals and clinics. 

Royal port trying to reopen rail
April 9, 2009 9 p.m.

Royal port trying to reopen rail

Entity applies for funding

ROYAL CITY — The Port of Royal Slope recently applied for $1.5 million in stimulus money to replace rotten railroad ties and reopen 26 miles of railroad line near Royal City.

April 9, 2009 9 p.m.

STATE OF WASHINGTON

GRANT COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT

Wednesday, April 8

April 8, 2009 9 p.m.

Gordon Gene Ryan

Gordon Gene Ryan, 65, Moses Lake resident, passed away Saturday, April 4, 2009, at his home.

April 8, 2009 9 p.m.

Charlie B. Dickey

Charlie B. Dickey, 61, of Othello, passed away April 3, 2009, in Othello.

April 8, 2009 9 p.m.

Adams County sales tax rose this month

Increase after approval by voters

ADAMS COUNTY — Adams County’s voter-approved 0.1 percent sales tax hike went into effect at the beginning of the month.

Moses Lake rallies late to knock off Davis
April 8, 2009 9 p.m.

Moses Lake rallies late to knock off Davis

Chiefs 3Pirates 2

MOSES LAKE — After the Davis Pirates tied Tuesday night’s Columbia Basin Big Nine conference soccer match 2-2, Moses Lake didn’t panic.

Hundreds attend Taste of Home Cooking Show
April 8, 2009 9 p.m.

Hundreds attend Taste of Home Cooking Show

Event sold out

MOSES LAKE — Hundreds of people gathered at the Grant County Fairgrounds Tuesday for the Reader’s Digest Taste of Home Cooking Show.

April 8, 2009 9 p.m.

Moses Lake falls at Eastmont

Wildcats 13Chiefs 7

EAST WENATCHEE, Wash. — Despite a late rally from the Moses Lake offense, the Chiefs couldn’t recover to knock off the Eastmont Wildcats in non-conference baseball action.

Barbara L. Jinings
April 8, 2009 9 p.m.

Barbara L. Jinings

Barbara L. Jinings, a longtime resident of Soap Lake, died on March 30, 2009, after a long battle with lung cancer.

April 8, 2009 9 p.m.

Richard D. Winter

Richard D. Winter, 83, longtime Moses Lake resident, died in his home Sunday, April 5, 2009, in Moses Lake.

William 'Bing' Conrad Ramm
April 8, 2009 9 p.m.

William 'Bing' Conrad Ramm

July 10, 1920 — March 25, 2009

William (Bing) Ramm, 88, of Tacoma, Wash., and a former longtime Soap Lake resident and businessman, passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2009, in Tacoma, Wash.

Katana lays off 17 workers
April 8, 2009 9 p.m.

Katana lays off 17 workers

Orders slow down

EPHRATA — Wind tower manufacturer Katana Summit in Ephrata laid off 17 employees this week during the company’s second round of layoffs since March.

Eastmont sweeps Moses Lake
April 8, 2009 9 p.m.

Eastmont sweeps Moses Lake

Chelan knocks off Ephrata

MOSES LAKE — After dropping the first game of Tuesday’s non-conference doubleheader with the visiting Eastmont Wildcats, the Moses Lake girls softball team couldn’t recover in game two.

Discovery Ford, Honda succeed during recession
April 8, 2009 9 p.m.

Discovery Ford, Honda succeed during recession

Dealer touts location, employees and product

MOSES LAKE — Discovery Ford and Honda owner John Daschel said taxpayers have a great distaste for the government’s bailout of GM and Chrysler.

Tuesday, April 7

Yarbro picks Puget Sound
April 7, 2009 9 p.m.

Yarbro picks Puget Sound

MLCA senior to play for Loggers

MOSES LAKE — After months of recruiting and speculation, Moses Lake Christian Academy (MLCA) senior basketball player Riggs Yarbro has decided to take his skills on the hardwood to the University of Puget Sound (UPS).

April 7, 2009 9 p.m.

Alan R. Claussen

Feb. 16, 1925 — April 5, 2009

Alan R. Claussen, a longtime resident of the Columbia Basin, died early Sunday morning, April 5.

Prosecutor hires new civil deputy
April 7, 2009 9 p.m.

Prosecutor hires new civil deputy

Attorney has work experience in Grant County

EPHRATA — The Grant County Prosecutor’s Office hired a new civil deputy.

Warnick continues work on boat lift fee
April 7, 2009 9 p.m.

Warnick continues work on boat lift fee

DNR plans review

OLYMPIA — Efforts to eliminate a Department of Natural Resources (DNR) implemented boat lift fee on Moses Lake continues in Olympia.

April 7, 2009 9 p.m.

Ephrata accepts bid for water, road project

Company will replace pipes, roads

EPHRATA — The Ephrata City Council awarded the second phase of their water and road project to a Kennewick, Wash., company for $2.26 million.

Hansen reacts to letter change, report by auditor
April 7, 2009 9 p.m.

Hansen reacts to letter change, report by auditor

Claims letter isn't public document

MOSES LAKE — Grant County PUD Commissioner Greg Hansen said he doesn’t believe the employee support letter he scratched his name off last week is a public document.

Monday, April 6

Taking the lead
April 6, 2009 9 p.m.

Taking the lead

Moses Lake High School student directs next Masquers Theater production

SOAP LAKE — After spending most of his life on the stage, Brendan Brooks is taking the director’s chair for the first time.

Huskies rally to sweep Jacks
April 6, 2009 9 p.m.

Huskies rally to sweep Jacks

Othello takes doubleheader from Quincy

QUINCY — The Othello Huskies got their Central Washington Athletic Conference (CWAC) baseball season back on track Saturday afternoon with a pair of victories over the Quincy Jackrabbits.

April 6, 2009 9 p.m.

Cougars take pair from Jaguars

Warden sweeps Tri-Cities Prep

WARDEN — The Warden Cougars took on the Tri-Cities Prep Jaguars Saturday at the friendly confines of Warden High School.

Economic stress turns ordinary brands extraordinary
April 6, 2009 9 p.m.

Economic stress turns ordinary brands extraordinary

Feeling hungry but afraid you can’t afford a mid-meal snack?

April 6, 2009 9 p.m.

Evelyn Leetch

Evelyn Leetch, 82, passed away Thursday, April 2, 2009, at her home in Moses Lake.

Fire damages boiler room at Central Towing
April 6, 2009 9 p.m.

Fire damages boiler room at Central Towing

Accidental fire

MOSES LAKE — An accidental fire damaged the Central Towing building on West Broadway Avenue in Moses Lake.

April 6, 2009 9 p.m.

Michele K. (McConnell) Boyle

Michele K. (McConnell) Boyle, 68, a resident of Ocean Shores, Wash., died on March 26, 2009, at Grays Harbor Community Hospital in Aberdeen, Wash. Michele died from complications due to strokes and heart attacks.

April 6, 2009 9 p.m.

Vikings sweep Tigers

Weekend prep recaps

SELAH, Wash. — The Ephrata Tigers traveled to Selah Saturday to take on the Vikings in a doubleheader baseball contest with first place in the Central Washington Athletic Conference (CWAC) at stake.

April 6, 2009 9 p.m.

Moses Lake man assaulted at knifepoint

Suspect entered home

MOSES LAKE — A 29-year-old Moses Lake man was assaulted after a man entered his home intending to rob him Thursday afternoon.

Spring Fair, sun attract crowds
April 6, 2009 9 p.m.

Spring Fair, sun attract crowds

Attendance better than last year

MOSES LAKE — Sunny weather drew people out for the annual Spring Fair and Home Show at the Grant County Fairgrounds.

April 6, 2009 9 p.m.

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY

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Sunday, April 5

April 5, 2009 6 a.m.

Moses Lake Drill Team 09

Friday, April 3

April 3, 2009 9 p.m.

Grain shipping route to continue operations

COLUMBIA BASIN — Trains will keep moving along a grain shipping route from Cheney to Coulee City.

April 3, 2009 9 p.m.

Hershey Track Meet deadline approaches

Meet scheduled for April 14

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Parks and Recreation will host the annual Hershey Track Meet on April 14 at the Moses Lake High School track.

Moses Lake Subway named gold standard store
April 3, 2009 9 p.m.

Moses Lake Subway named gold standard store

Penn Plaza store awarded

MOSES LAKE — Rudy Deleon’s Subway store in Moses Lake recently received the company’s “gold standard” award for offering great customer service and a great product, he said.

State amends math graduation requirement
April 3, 2009 9 p.m.

State amends math graduation requirement

Retakes of WASL not required

COLUMBIA BASIN — Graduation requirements have changed for high school students who did not pass the math portion of the Washington Assessment of Student Learning.

New tire, repair store to open in Moses Lake
April 3, 2009 9 p.m.

New tire, repair store to open in Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE — Former Swanson Motors General Manager Rich Swanson is returning to Moses Lake in May full-time to own and operate a Perfection Tire and Auto Repair store.

Olympic Development selection wows Crawford
April 3, 2009 9 p.m.

Olympic Development selection wows Crawford

CB United player makes ODP program

MOSES LAKE — After nearly seven months of gruelling tryouts and top-tier competition, Moses Lake resident Danielle “Dani” Crawford was named to the Washington State Olympic Development (ODP) program’s team pool last Friday.

Man attempting two-year walk-a-thon
April 3, 2009 9 p.m.

Man attempting two-year walk-a-thon

Donations collected for Alzheimer's associations

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake resident Rich Foley is attempting the longest hike of his life to benefit Alzheimer research.

Ephrata council may go paper-free
April 3, 2009 9 p.m.

Ephrata council may go paper-free

Computers would replace photocopies

EPHRATA — Ephrata is examining moving to paper free council meetings.

Spring turkey hunts in sight, open Sunday and April 15
April 3, 2009 7:39 a.m.

Spring turkey hunts in sight, open Sunday and April 15

Two spring hunting seasons are within sight. The first, a

Thursday, April 2

PUD auditor to report letter name removal to state
April 2, 2009 9 p.m.

PUD auditor to report letter name removal to state

Could be criminal act

EPHRATA — Grant County PUD Auditor Kim Justice told commissioners she is obligated to report to the state Auditor’s Office that Commissioner Greg Hansen removed his name from an original public document.

'State of the College' addressed at Big Bend
April 2, 2009 9 p.m.

'State of the College' addressed at Big Bend

Budget to impact programs, staffing and classes

MOSES LAKE — Strengths and challenges of Big Bend Community College were discussed Tuesday in a speech by college President Bill Bonaudi.

New school boundaries considered
April 2, 2009 9 p.m.

New school boundaries considered

Next Moses Lake elementary school site could be on Paxson

MOSES LAKE — New boundaries for Moses Lake’s elementary schools are being considered by the Moses Lake school board.

Hampton dies after battle with cancer
April 2, 2009 9 p.m.

Hampton dies after battle with cancer

Former Othello officer served 36 years

OTHELLO — With the Saturday death of Robert “Bob” Hampton, 63, Othello lost a former police sergeant, family member, friend and active community volunteer.

Moses Lake rolls past Tigers
April 2, 2009 9 p.m.

Moses Lake rolls past Tigers

Moses Lake 3Lewis and Clark 1

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Chiefs boys varsity soccer team took to the pitch Wednesday afternoon when they hosted the Lewis and Clark Tigers of Spokane.

April 2, 2009 9 p.m.

LEGAL NOTICE

Notice of Trustee's Sale Pursuant To the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq. On May 01, 2009 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.: 14-1347-406 LOT 7, BLOCK 4, SUNSERRA AT CRESCENT BAR PHASE THREE FINAL PUD 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: 9104 RAVEN LANE NORTHWEST, QUINCY, WA 98848 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 01/05/2007, recorded on 01/12/2007, under Auditor's File No. 1207199 and Deed of Trust re-recorded on ___, under Auditor's File No. __, records of Grant County, Washington from DANA DAUENHAUER, A SINGLE PERSON, as grantor, to LS TITLE OF WASHINGTON, 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 $9,003.33 B. Late Charges $211.23 C. Beneficiary Advances $435.50 D. Suspense Balance $ 0.00 E. Other Fees $ 0.00 Total Arrears $9,650.06 F. Trustee's Expenses (Itemization) Trustee's Fee $337.50 Title Report 965.71 Statutory Mailings $10.98 Recording Fees $ .00 Publication $ .00 Posting $100.00 Total Costs $1,414.19 Total Amount Due: $11,064.25 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 $255,058.36, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument secured from 09/01/2008 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 05/01/2009. 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 04/20/2009 (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 04/20/2009 (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 04/20/2009 (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): DANA DAUENHAUER 2236 Kennewick Pl NE Renton, WA 98056 DANA DAUENHAUER 9104 RAVEN LANE NORTHWEST QUINCY, WA 98848 MS. DANA DAUENHAUER 2236 KENNEWICK PLACE NORTHEAST RENTON, WA 98056 DANA DAUENHAUER 2236 KENNEWICK PLACE NE RENTON, WA 98056 by both first class and either certified mail, return receipt requested, or registered mail on 12/23/2008, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and on 12/23/2008 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: January 26, 2009 RECONTRUST COMPANY By: Cheryl Lee Its: Assistant Secretary RECONTRUST COMPANY 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-914-01-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281-8219 (TS# 08-0115718) 1006.41771-FEI

April 2, 2009 9 p.m.

Juan L. Godinez

Juan L. Godinez passed away on March 28, 2009, after a long and hard battle with lung cancer.

April 2, 2009 9 p.m.

Housing needed for 2009 Babe Ruth World Series

Task Force needs to place four teams

MOSES LAKE — The 2009 Babe Ruth World Series Task Force met at the Holiday Inn Express in Moses Lake Wednesday night to discuss the planning of the World Series baseball tournament to be held in Moses Lake Aug. 15 through Aug. 22.

Robert (Bob) A. Hampton
April 2, 2009 9 p.m.

Robert (Bob) A. Hampton

Robert (Bob) A. Hampton, of Othello, passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Saturday, March 28, 2009.

Wednesday, April 1

April 1, 2009 9 p.m.

STATE OF WASHINGTON

GRANT COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT

April 1, 2009 9 p.m.

Series Task Force to meet tonight

MOSES LAKE —  Members of the 2009 Babe Ruth World Series Task Force will assemble tonight to discuss the progression of planning for the August event at Larson Playfield in Moses Lake.

April 1, 2009 9 p.m.

CB United teams advance at state

Four teams to play locally Saturday

MOSES LAKE — The Columbia Basin United (CB United) youth soccer club advanced three teams to the Sweet 16 of the Washington state youth soccer state championships last weekend.

Grant County spring fair opens Friday
April 1, 2009 9 p.m.

Grant County spring fair opens Friday

Junior livestock show starts tomorrow

MOSES LAKE — Food, livestock, plants and entertainment are coming to the Grant County Fairgrounds this weekend.

Ephrata rolls past Mark Morris
April 1, 2009 9 p.m.

Ephrata rolls past Mark Morris

Tigers 11Monarchs 2

EPHRATA — With strong winds blowing and temperatures dropping at Ephrata’s Johnson-O’Brien Stadium Tuesday night, the Tigers rose to the occasion to knock of Mark Morris of Longview in their non-conference baseball match up.

April 1, 2009 9 p.m.

Two REC employees sent to hospital

Chemical release reported

MOSES LAKE — Six REC Silicon employees were exposed to an undisclosed chemical Tuesday morning after a chemical release from a mechanical pump.

April 1, 2009 9 p.m.

Danielle Crawford selected to ODP pool

MOSES LAKE — After trying out for the Washington State Olympic Development Program (ODP) team pool, Moses Lake’s Danielle Crawford was selected to be a member of the program March 27.

April 1, 2009 9 p.m.

Gottschalks preparing to close

MOSES LAKE — Retailer Gottschalks announced the Moses Lake store is closing and the inventory could begin liquidating as early as Thursday.

April 1, 2009 9 p.m.

CALL FOR BIDS

CITY OF OTHELLO