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Moses Lake names new superintendent

Monte Redal new deputy superintendent

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake School District Board selected a new superintendent and deputy superintendent Thursday night.

Warriors advance into state semis

Warriors 57Hawks 50

YAKIMA, Wash.  — The Almira/Coulee-Hartline Warriors advanced to the semifinals of the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association 1B boys state tournament semifinals with a 57-50 victory over the Tulalip Heritage Hawks Thursday night at the Yakima SunDome.

Money sought for rail in D.C.

Federal officials approached

MOSES LAKE — Representatives from the Columbia Basin Railroad Project, the Port of Moses Lake and the Grant County Economic Development Council are in Washington, D.C. seeking funding for a railroad project.

Moses Lake reduces ambulance fee

Charge covers costs

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake City Council unanimously voted to lower the mandatory ambulance fee citizens pay on their utility bills each month.

Black History Month celebration is Sunday

Community invited

MOSES LAKE — A Black History Month celebration with food and music is Sunday in Moses Lake.

Richard 'Dick' Nelson

Richard “Dick” Nelson, 61, longtime Moses Lake resident and shop manager at Columbia Basin Machine, passed away Thursday, Feb. 26, 2009, at his home.

Theodora (Teddy) L. Wilkins

Theodora (Teddy) L. Wilkins, bom Oct. 18, 1922, in Paulding, Ohio, to Ernest W. Neds and Evelyn G. (Noffsinger) Neds, departed this world to reside in God’s glory with her beloved husband, Scott B. Wilkins, on Feb. 24, 2009.

Moses Lake Christian rolls into semifinals

Lions 60Cougars 43

YAKIMA, Wash. — The top-ranked Moses Lake Christian Academy Lions continued their run through the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association 1B boys state playoffs Thursday night with a 60-43 win over Curlew.

Dennis Nadeau

Dennis Nadeau, of Moses Lake, died in his home Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2009.

Othello holds off Grandview

Lady Huskies 47Greyhounds 39

OTHELLO — The Othello Lady Huskies advanced into the semifinals of the Central Washington Athletic Conference (CWAC) district tournament Thursday night with a 47-39 victory over the visiting Grandview Greyhounds.

Clifford Wright Lybbert

Clifford Wright Lybbert passed away Feb. 24, 2009.

ACH, MLCA girls move on at state

Lady Lions, Lady Warriors one win from placing

YAKIMA, Wash. — The Almira/Coulee-Hartline Lady Warriors and the Moses Lake Christian Academy Lady Lions moved within a win of placing at the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) 1B girls state basketball tournament at the Yakime SunDome.

Ag consulting business is all about safety

Owner former L&I safety consultant

MOSES LAKE — A recent worker’s safety day held in Royal City by Conner Consulting Services shows the need for Robin Conner’s business.

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY

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Joseph E. Grover

Joseph E. Grover, 59, Moses Lake resident, passed away Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009, at his home.

SJE stuns ACH girls

Eagles 60Lady Warriors 42

YAKIMA, Wash. — The Almira/Coulee-Hartline Lady Warriors battled St. John-Endicott during the first half of Wednesday’s Washington Interscholastic Activities Association girls basketball opening round, but the Eagles rallied in the second half to knock off top-ranked ACH 62-40.

Ephrata waives fence permit fees for year

Change because of construction problem

EPHRATA — Ephrata is suspending fence permit fees for the year.

ACH moves on

ACH 85Taholah 51

YAKIMA, Wash. — The second-ranked Almira/Coulee-Hartline Warriors boys basketball team left no doubt in their first round victory over Taholah in the first round of the Washington Interscholastic Activities (WIAA) 1B state tournament Wednesday.

Falcons fend off MLCA

S-H 31MLCA 26

YAKIMA, Wash. — The Moses Lake Christian Academy Lady Lions shook off some first-quarter jitters Wednesday against Sprague-Harrinton in the first round of the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association 1B girls basketball playoffs, but the Falcons held on to fly away with a 31-26 victory.

NOTICE OF STATE'S INTENT TO NEGOTIATE LEASES

Department of Natural Resources will begin negotiation of expiring leases with existing lessees on the following parcels. All leases are subject to third party bids by interested parties. Lease terms and bidding information is available by calling the Southeast Region at 1-800-527-3305 or by visiting the Region Office at 713 Bowers Road, Ellensburg, Washington 98926. These leases expire July 31, 2009.

James L. Chapman

James L. Chapman passed away on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2009, in Olympia.

Celeste Dawn Kielty

Celeste Dawn Kielty, 37, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Feb. 11, 2009. She was born March 2, 1971 in La Jolla, Calif., and lived in Washington state for most of her life.

Willis Lee Miller

Willis Lee Miller, 68, of Royal City, passed away Monday, Feb. 23, 2009, at Central Washington Hospital in Wenatchee. He was surrounded by his family and friends.

Quilts donated to cancer patients

Colorful jeans sought

MOSES LAKE — Cancer patients are benefiting from handmade quilts, thanks to two Moses Lake residents.

Top-ranked Moses Lake Christian advances

MLCA 62Oakville 61

YAKIMA, Wash. — The top-ranked Moses Lake Christian Academy Lions advanced to the quarterfinals of the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association boys 1B state tournament following a 62-51 victory over fourth-ranked Oakville.

Two Moses Lake churches vandalized

Suspects damaged items

MOSES LAKE — The Emmanuel Baptist Church on East Nelson Road in Moses Lake was vandalized.

Pat Hailey to run for House of Representatives

Seat filled by Don Cox

MESA, Wash. — Pat Hailey of Mesa announced she plans to run for election to the state House of Representatives for the Ninth Legislative District.

Chiefs advance past Bombers

Moses Lake 54Richland 48

MOSES LAKE — Despite struggling for more than 30 minutes Tuesday night, the Chiefs girls basketball team came together in the fourth quarter to defeat the Richland Bombers 54-48 in their tournament regional opener.

James C. McCall

James C. McCall, 64, of Ephrata, died Monday, Feb. 23, 2009, in Central Washington Hospital in Wenatchee.

Dolores Ryan

Dolores Ryan passed away the morning of Feb. 18, 2009.

Daniel Patrick Riley

Daniel Patrick Riley passed away on Feb. 17, 2009, in Soap Lake at the age of 51.

Toppenish Wildcats end Othello's season

Toppenish 57Othello 54

TOPPENISH, Wash. — After improving upon last season by six wins, the Othello Huskies traveled to Toppenish Tuesday night in a Central Washington Athletic Conference district playoff game.

NOTICE OF MEETING

GWMA Administrative Board

Dennis Madeau

Dennis Madeau, of Moses Lake, died in his home Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2009.

Emilio Francisco Martinez

Emilio Francisco Martinez, 24, passed Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009, in a fatal single car accident.

ACH Warriors start state

Both boys and girls teams travel to Yakima

COULEE CITY — For the first time in Almira/Coulee-Hartline’s history, both the boys and girls basketball programs will travel together to the Yakima SunDome and the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association state tournaments.

Michael O. Malone

Michael O. Malone, 58, of Moses Lake, died Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009, in Central Washington Hospital in Wenatchee.

Ann Burgeis

Ann Burgeis, 62, longtime Moses Lake resident, passed away Friday, Feb. 20, 2009, at her home.

Greyhounds eliminate Lady Tigers

Grandview 48Ephrata 37

EPHRATA — The Ephrata Lady Tigers girls basketball team fought for four quarters Monday night, but the Greyhounds from Grandview eliminated Ephrata from the postseason with a 48-37 victory.

Moses Lake man sentenced for stabbing

To serve one year in prison

EPHRATA — A Moses Lake man was sentenced in Grant County Superior Court for a stabbing and for his part in a January 2008 attempted murder.

Gunpo delegation to enjoy centennial celebration

Visitors' first stop is Olympia

GRANT COUNTY — Representatives from Grant County’s sister city of Gunpo, Korea, are visiting this week.

Dentist gives free care to about 85 children

Cavities filled, teeth cleaned

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake Dentist Dr. Craig Harder cleaned the teeth of about 85 children Friday and completed other dental care at his Free Children’s Dentistry Day.

Walker chosen CWAC co-MVP

Stickel named co-Coach of the Year

OTHELLO — Othello senior Allison Walker led the Lady Huskies to a 14-4 Central Washington Athletic Conference record and to the district playoffs on her way to being named the CWAC girls basketball co-Player of the Year.

NOTICE: Quincy Ground Water Subarea Licensees

As a reminder, landholders who either directly or indirectly own and/or lease land in the Subarea over the forms submittal threshold must file annual Reclamation Reform Act of 1982 (RRA) forms by March 15, 2009 to be eligible to receive Reclamation irrigation water. Forms will be accepted until March 16, 2009 as March 15 falls on a Sunday. This includes but is not limited to individuals, entities, trusts, estates, public entities, religious or charitable organizations, and farm operators. This is a westwide disclosure. Any and all land must be counted if it is in a district subject to the RRA.

Royal City man dies in crash

Vehicle rolled twice

MOSES LAKE — Emillio F. Martinez, 25, Royal City, died after he was partially ejected from his vehicle during a crash on Dodson Road South, 12 miles southwest of Moses Lake Saturday night.

Loera, Bergeson named All-Big Nine

MOSES LAKE — After finishing the season with a 6-6 conference record and a trip to the Columbia Basin Big Nine conference playoffs, Moses Lake seniors Josh Loera and Isac Bergeson were named to Big Nine All-Conference teams.

Joseph 'Joe' E. Grover

Joseph “Joe” E. Grover, 59, Moses Lake resident and business owner, passed away at his home on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009. 

Basin athletes make first team All-CWAC

COLUMBIA BASIN — Othello senior Jakob Scott, Quincy senior Eric Martin, and Ephrata junior Ross Buchert headlined the Columbia Basin’s All-Central Washington Athletic Conference first team selections this season.

Noyes named Player of the Year

Loera makes first team

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake senior post Carly Noyes was named the Columbia Basin Big Nine Columbia Division Player of the Year Sunday by the division’s coaches.

Judy Ann Salas

Judy Ann Salas, 47, of Othello, lost her 17-year battle with Scleroderma on Feb. 21, 2009.

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 2:00 P.M., on March 11, 2009 for the 2009 Helicopter Transport Of Juvenile Salmonids In Tanks as more fully described in Contact Documents 430-2775. All interested bidders must attend the Mandatory Site visit on February 26, 2009.

Janet Kay Dean

Janet Kay Dean, 58, Moses Lake resident, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009, at her home in Moses Lake.

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Grant EDC optimistic about future

Members hear economic update

MOSES LAKE — Grant County Economic Development Council (EDC) members heard updates about the area’s business future during the organization’s annual membership banquet Thursday.

Ephrata chamber feeds farmers

Saturday breakfast demonstrates appreciation

EPHRATA — Farmers were on the receiving end of food Saturday, when the Ephrata Chamber of Commerce recognized them with a free breakfast.

Rob McKenna speaks at Lincoln Day Dinner

Grant County Republicans listen

MOSES LAKE — Washington State Attorney General Rob McKenna was the keynote speaker at the Lincoln Day Dinner hosted by the Grant County Republican Party in Moses Lake Saturday night.

The retail store rules: A customer service manifesto

There should be rules to what you can do in a retail store.

Bulldogs nip Chiefs for district title

Pasco 72Moses Lake 69, OT

PASCO, Wash. — The Moses Lake Chiefs girls basketball team pushed their Columbia Basin Big Nine district championship game with Pasco to overtime Friday night, but the Bulldogs rallied to win the game 72-69.

Warden coach becomes hall-of-famer

Jerry Powell receives statewide recognition for coaching

WARDEN — Ten league titles. Five district titles. Nineteen postseason appearances and nine state appearances.

Bridal show is success

Busy day for brides-to-be

MOSES LAKE — The Columbia Basin Herald’s 11th Annual Bridal Show attracted significant traffic Saturday from people planning for their big day.

Chiefs swim to 15th place

Weber sets school record

FEDERAL WAY, Wash. — The Moses Lake boys swim and dive team swam to 56 total points and a 15th-place finish at the 4A state championship meet over the weekend.

Donna Goude promoted

MOSES LAKE — LeMaster Daniels tax department consultant and supervisor Donna Goude was recently promoted to manager.

Stork surprises family with baby

Un-expectant mom delivers

MOSES LAKE — There was no time to buy diapers, onesies or cute little socks.

Grant County Centennial Celebration starts Tuesday

Feature history, food, entertainment

EPHRATA — The banners are ready. The displays are going up.

SBA issues fraud alert

E-mail scam

WASHINGTON — Fraudulent letters claiming to be from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) were received by small businesses throughout the country.

Paul O. Wanke

Paul O. Wanke, 80, of Ephrata, went to be with the Lord and join his wife, Ann, on Valentine’s Day, Saturday, Feb. 14, 2009, at Columbia Basin Hospital, following complications from diabetes.

Talbert 'Tabby' Gerald Clegg

Talbert “Tabby” Gerald Clegg, 47, passed away Monday, Feb. 16, 2009.

Gaming soaps attract international attention

Gaming magazine, Forbes.com interested

MOSES LAKE — When crafting her gaming soaps, Moses Lake’s Chrystal Doucette says she’s amazed with the complete creative freedom she experiences.

Lady Lions clinch first trip to state

Moses Lake Christian plays Pateros for district title

MOSES LAKE — After starting the 2008-2009 girls basketball season with five consecutive losses, the Moses Lake Christian Academy girls basketball team has won eight consecutive games, including their 47-32 district semifinal win over the Wilson Creek Devils Monday night.

Candygrams for Ottmars

Children raise money for fire victims

MOSES LAKE — A family received $295 Wednesday from the sale of candygrams at Lakeview Terrace Elementary School in Moses Lake.

Warden girls team headed to Mat Classic

Lady Cougars take three regional champions

WARDEN — After a solid performance at the girls Region IV wrestling tournament last weekend in Connell, the Warden Cougars will send three regional champions and one runner up to the girls tournament at Mat Classic XXI this weekend in Tacoma.

Quincy helps senior center

Paying for new kitchen, asbestos removal

QUINCY — The Quincy City Council approved budgeting $125,000 for improvements to the Quincy Senior Center.

NOTICE: Quincy Ground Water Subarea Licensees

As a reminder, landholders who either directly or indirectly own and/or lease land in the Subarea over the forms submittal threshold must file annual Reclamation Reform Act of 1982 (RRA) forms by March 15, 2009 to be eligible to receive Reclamation irrigation water. Forms will be accepted until March 16, 2009 as March 15 falls on a Sunday. This includes but is not limited to individuals, entities, trusts, estates, public entities, religious or charitable organizations, and farm operators. This is a westwide disclosure. Any and all land must be counted if it is in a district subject to the RRA.

Sayonara

MOSES LAKE — Grasping white handkerchiefs, 150 guests waved goodbye to Japan Airlines’ (JAL) last training flight bound for home Wednesday.

Lady Tigers rolls past Lady Jacks

Ephrata 59Quincy 34

EPHRATA — The Ephrata Lady Tigers hosted the Quincy Lady Jack Tuesday night in Central Washington Athletic Conference girls basketball competition.

Robert Lee Dotson

Robert Lee Dotson, 64, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2009. Arrangements are in care of Benson Family Funeral Service, Moses Lake.

Quincy rejects recreation director appointment

Appointee was a former mayor

QUINCY — The Quincy City Council rejected the appointment of a controversial former mayor as recreation director.

Alexander James Graves

Alexander James Graves, 8 months old, passed away Feb. 17, 2008 in Spokane. Alexander was born May 30, 2008, in Spokane. Viewing and visitation will be held Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Pilgrim Lutheran Church, Othello, with the funeral service immediately following the visitation. Interment to follow at Bess Hampton Memorial Gardens, Othello. Services are entrusted to Carver Family Funeral Home, Othello.

NOTICE

Notice of Trustee's Sale Pursuant To the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq. On February 27, 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.: 01-0915-000 LOTS 1 AND 2, BLOCK 3, REPLAT OF AND ADDITION TO GRAND COULEE CENTER ADDITION TO GRAND COULEE, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF IN VOLUME 2, OF PLATS, PAGE 86, RECORDS OF GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON. Commonly Known as: 51 FEDERAL AVENUE, GRAND COULEE, WA 99133 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 01/15/1999, recorded on 01/29/1999, under Auditor's File No. 1040685 and Deed of Trust re-recorded on ___, under Auditor's File No. __, records of Grant County, Washington from JOE A. BEAGLE, AND NANCY K. BEAGLE, HUSBAND AND WIFE, as grantor, to CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, 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 $2,982.78 B. Late Charges $ 71.66 C. Beneficiary Advances $ 68.00 D. Suspense Balance $ 0.00 E. Other Fees $ 0.00 Total Arrears $3,122.44 F. Trustee's Expenses (Itemization) Trustee's Fee $337.50 Title Report 496.34 Statutory Mailings $114.94 Recording Fees $ .00 Publication $ .00 Posting $100.00 Total Costs $1,048.78 Total Amount Due: $4,171.22 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 $63,159.35, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument secured from 07/01/2008 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 02/27/2009. 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 02/16/2009 (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 02/16/2009 (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 02/16/2009 (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): JOE A BEAGLE PO Box 255 Electric City, WA 99123 JOE A BEAGLE 51 FEDERAL AVENUE GRAND COULEE, WA 99133 JOE A BEAGLE P.O. BOX 674 GRAND COULEE, WA 99133 JOE A BEAGLE 103 & 105 SEATON ST GRAND COULEE, WA 99133 JOE A BEAGLE 103 SEATON ST GRAND COULEE, WA 99133 JOE A BEAGLE 105 SEATON ST GRAND COULEE, WA 99133 NANCY K BEAGLE PO Box 255 Electric City, WA 99123 NANCY K BEAGLE 51 FEDERAL AVENUE GRAND COULEE, WA 99133 NANCY K BEAGLE P.O. BOX 674 GRAND COULEE, WA 99133 NANCY K BEAGLE 103 & 105 SEATON ST GRAND COULEE, WA 99133 NANCY K BEAGLE 103 SEATON ST GRAND COULEE, WA 99133 NANCY K BEAGLE 105 SEATON ST GRAND COULEE, WA 99133 NANCY KAY CAMP 51 FEDERAL AVENUE GRAND COULEE, WA 99133 NANCY KAY CAMP P.O. BOX 674 GRAND COULEE, WA 99133 by both first class and either certified mail, return receipt requested, or registered mail on 10/22/2008, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and on 10/23/2008 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: November 24, 2008 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# 08-0107342) 1006.39747-FEI

Hastings talks to Moses Lake rotary

Addresses economy

MOSES LAKE — Congressman Doc Hastings, R-4th District, briefed the Moses Lake Rotary Club Wednesday on the national stimulus package, health care and natural resources.

Quincy trying to reach cable representatives

Hoping fiber will provide another option

QUINCY — Quincy’s city attorney reported he couldn’t contact the city’s cable provider after almost a month of trying.

Jean (Brown) Bader

Jean Bader, 87, Moses Lake resident and former longtime Soap Lake resident, passed away Sunday, Feb. 15, 2009, in Moses Lake.

Pasco eliminates Moses Lake boys

Pasco 93Moses Lake 68

PASCO, Wash. — The Moses Lake boys basketball team made important strides this season, but inexperience doomed the Chiefs.

Tom Lee Campbell

Tom Lee Campbell, 46, lifetime Moses Lake resident, passed away at his parents’ home on Monday, Feb. 9, 2009.

Air service restored

Flights to Seattle begin in June

MOSES LAKE — After two years without commercial air service in Grant County, United Airlines and SkyWest will offer daily flights from Moses Lake to Seattle starting in June.

Jacks top Tigers at buzzer

Quincy 39Ephrata 37

EPHRATA —The Quincy Jacks traveled across the Columbia Basin Tuesday night to take on Central Washington Athletic Conference boys basketball rival Ephrata.

Glenn Robert Mitchell

Glenn Robert Mitchell of Moses Lake died peacefully on Jan. 7, 2009, in Kennewick, Wash. He was 82 years old.

Grant PUD attorney released

Brewer: "We’re telling him not to apply"

EPHRATA — Grant County PUD attorney Ray Foianini learned a majority of the commission didn’t want him to reapply for his job during an executive session Tuesday.

Seattle company eyes Mattawa port for relocation

Port asks PUD about new substation

EPHRATA — Port of Mattawa representatives visited Grant PUD commissioners Tuesday to ask if the utility could provide five megawatts of power for a Seattle-based company.

Chiefs, Pasco to play for Big Nine title

Moses Lake 50Walla Walla 35

WALLA WALLA, Wash. — Despite a slow start in the Columbia Basin Big Nine district semifinals, the Moses Lake girls basketball team found their rhythm late to rout Walla Walla 50-35.

Schindler sentenced to 90 days for EDC theft

Stole $206,444

EPHRATA — A Moses Lake woman was sentenced to 90 days in jail for stealing money from the Grant County Economic Development Council.

Tigers claw Red Devils

Ephrata 76East Valley 53

EPHRATA — The Ephrata Tigers boys basketball team got back on track Friday night when they hosted the East Valley Red Devils in Central Washington Athletic Conference action.

Wilson Creek land freed for development

Insurance study changed

WILSON CREEK — The City of Wilson Creek and FEMA reached a compromise and changed a flood insurance study, which doubled the town’s no-build zone last year.

Jean Bader

Jean Bader, 87, Moses Lake resident, passed away Sunday, Feb. 15, 2009, at Love & Care Adult Home in Moses Lake.

East Valley holds off Ephrata

East Valley 43Ephrata 31

EPHRATA — Friday the 13th was not a lucky day for the Ephrata Lady Tigers girls basketball team as ninth-ranked East Valley held on for the 43-31 Central Washington Athletic Conference victory.

NOTICE: Quincy Ground Water Subarea Licensees

As a reminder, landholders who either directly or indirectly own and/or lease land in the Subarea over the forms submittal threshold must file annual Reclamation Reform Act of 1982 (RRA) forms by March 15, 2009 to be eligible to receive Reclamation irrigation water. Forms will be accepted until March 16, 2009 as March 15 falls on a Sunday. This includes but is not limited to individuals, entities, trusts, estates, public entities, religious or charitable organizations, and farm operators. This is a westwide disclosure. Any and all land must be counted if it is in a district subject to the RRA.

Eluterio P. (Teyo) Valdez

Eluterio P. (Teyo) Valdez, 85, took Jesus’ hand to join his heavenly family on Feb. 12, 2009, at Southwest Medical Center, Vancouver, Wash.

Warden continues talks with biodiesel firm

Investment group changes

WARDEN — The Seattle-based Washington Biodiesel and the Port of Warden are continuing talks of bringing a biodiesel facility to Warden after two years.

Samaritan Healthcare CEO resigns

White takes job in Hawaii

MOSES LAKE — Samaritan Healthcare CEO John White announced he accepted a new position in Hawaii.

Air service to restart in Moses Lake

Flight schedule announced later this week

MOSES LAKE — Commercial air service will restart in Grant County in June, with flights available from Moses Lake to Seattle via SkyWest and United Airlines, the Port of Moses Lake announced Tuesday.

Sage Hills set to start twilight golf in March

WARDEN — The Sage Hills Golf Club and RV Resort in Warden will start twilight golf rates beginning next month.

Kenneth J. Paden

Kenneth J. Paden, 93, passed away at his home on Feb. 1.

'The Twilight Zone' starts Thursday

Adapted for live theater

MOSES LAKE — Suspenseful 1960s television comes to life this week through Moses Lake High School Masque and Gavel’s production of “The Twilight Zone.”

Martin Larioz

The end of the trail has come to Martin Larioz, born Nov. 11, 1932, in San Antonio, Texas.

NOTICE: Quincy Ground Water Subarea Licensees

As a reminder, landholders who either directly or indirectly own and/or lease land in the Subarea over the forms submittal threshold must file annual Reclamation Reform Act of 1982 (RRA) forms by March 15, 2009 to be eligible to receive Reclamation irrigation water. Forms will be accepted until March 16, 2009 as March 15 falls on a Sunday. This includes but is not limited to individuals, entities, trusts, estates, public entities, religious or charitable organizations, and farm operators. This is a westwide disclosure. Any and all land must be counted if it is in a district subject to the RRA.

Moses Lake rolls over Eastmont

Moses Lake boys fall to Eisenhower

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake girls basketball team left little doubt in their 51-30 victory over Eastmont in the first round of the Columbia Basin Big Nine district playoffs  Saturday night.

Robert S. Hennessy

Robert S. Hennessy, 68, Moses Lake resident, passed away Friday, Feb. 13, 2009, at the Yakima Regional Hospital.

Grant County irrigators' power group organizes

Seeking members to work with PUD

GRANT COUNTY — A nonprofit group for irrigators called the “Ag Power Users of Grant County” recently elected temporary officers in an effort to become more organized and add members.

Moses Lake runs away with regional title

Chiefs capitalize on four champions

SPOKANE — The Moses Lake Chiefs wrestling team continued their quest for an unprecedented 18th state championship Saturday when they rolled to the Region IV tournament crown.

R. Kent 'Rooster' Keele

R. Kent “Rooster” Keele, 52, died in his home on Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2009, in Moses Lake.

Warden takes regional title

Royal finishes fifth

CONNELL, Wash. — The Warden Cougars wrestling team started Saturday’s  regional tournament the same way they ended last weekend’s district tournament —  by dominating the competition.

Making children smile

Harder offers free dental care day

MOSES LAKE — For 10 years, Dr. Craig Harder has made families smile with a free annual dentist visit.

Moses Lake school district superintendent retiring this year

De Benedetti also retires

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake School District Superintendent Steve Chestnut and Special Assistant P.J. De Benedetti announced they are retiring at the end of the school year.

'Robin Hood' in a week

MOSES LAKE — About 61 children performed “Robin Hood” on Saturday with only a week of rehearsal time.

Eleuterio Valdez

Eleuterio Valdez, 85, passed away Thursday, Feb. 12, 2009, in Vancouver, Wash.

Basin teams battle through brutal 2A regional

Ephrata, Othello each send four to state; Quincy gets three

ELLENSBURG, Wash. — The Central Washington Athletic Conference wrestling teams from the Columbia Basin battled through a difficult regional tournament to send 11 combined wrestlers to Mat Classic XXI.

Othello seeks help for Wulensi

Farm equipment needed in Africa

OTHELLO — Othello is working to send farm equipment to their sister city Wulensi, Ghana, in Africa, but lack the funding for shipping.

Can a dog person enjoy owning a cat?

I’m a dog person.

A sweet assignment

Students make truffles in class

MOSES LAKE — Valentine’s Day brings visions of cards, flowers and candy.

Huskies rally past Quincy

Othello 60Quincy 53

QUINCY — The Othello Huskies boys basketball team made the trip across the Columbia Basin Thursday night to take on Central Washington Athletic Conference rival Quincy.

REC expansion start delayed

Safety concerns about pipes, slow construction

MOSES LAKE — Production in the expanded portion of REC Silicon’s Moses Lake plant was delayed because of problems with welds delivered from a third-party manufacturer.

Robert J. Dixon

Robert J. Dixon, 63, passed away Feb. 10, 2009. at his home on the Royal Slope.

Tony Raya

Tony Raya, born July 2, 1919, died Jan. 22, 2009, in Yuma, Ariz.

Kiona-Benton stuns Royal girls at buzzer

Bears 59Lady Knights 57

ROYAL CITY — The Royal Lady Knights lost another heartbreaking South Central Athletic Conference girls basketball contest Thursday night when Kiona-Benton senior Sara Vannoy hit a running layup at the buzzer to push the Bears to the 59-57 victory.

Royal tops Ki-Be

Knights 41Bears 34

ROYAL CITY — The Royal Knights boys basketball team wrapped up their South Central Athletic Conference season Thursday night by holding on to knock off Kiona-Benton 41-34.

House fire is suspicious

Moses Lake blaze investigated

MOSES LAKE — The fire damaging a Moses Lake home is now considered suspicious.

Vantage Bridge jumper saved by Grant PUD

Employee training saves Spokane man

VANTAGE — A retired Spokane doctor who jumped 75 feet off the Vantage Bridge during a suicide attempt lived thanks to a group of Grant County PUD employees.

Moses Lake school district superintendent, assistant retire

Chestnut and De Benedetti leaving

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake School District Superintendent Steve Chestnut and Special Assistant P.J. De Benedetti announced they are retiring at the end of the year.

Economy heightens interest in starting businesses

People want control of their lives

MOSES LAKE — This month, Grant County residents laid off from work and ex-business owners have shown increased interest in starting their own service or retail companies.

Moses Lake woman pleads not guilty to murder

Victim died from stab wound

EPHRATA — A Moses Lake woman pleaded not guilty to stabbing her boyfriend in Moses Lake.

Fire ravages Moses Lake home

No injuries

MOSES LAKE — Fire damaged a Moses Lake home on West Lakeside Drive Wednesday afternoon.

Edmund 'Eddie' C. Meek

Edmund “Eddie” C. Meek, 64, born Oct. 21, 1944, in Longview, Wash., died Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2009, in Othello.

Grant County prosecutor restructures office staff

Four employees let go

EPHRATA — Two people were laid off and two people were asked to resign while restructuring the Grant County Prosecutor’s Office.

Guardian halts building plant in Moses Lake

Decrease in fiberglass demand causes stall

MOSES LAKE — Guardian Fiberglass stopped plans to open a 500,000-square-foot manufacturing plant near Moses Lake due to a decrease in product demand.

Chiefs girls advance to districts with win

Moses Lake 63Davis 31

YAKIMA, Wash. — The Moses Lake Chiefs girls basketball team wrapped up a home district playoff game Tuesday night when they steam-rolled the Davis Pirates 63-31.

Community offers support to Soap Lake family

Account created to cover 1-year-old's funeral expenses

SOAP LAKE — The family of a Soap Lake girl killed in a car crash received a gift basket from Moses Lake Community Health Center employees.

Les Gittins

Les Gittins of Cle Elum, Wash., formerly of Moses Lake, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, went home to the Lord Jan. 31, 2009, after a long and hard battle with emphysema.

Roger M. Pederson

Roger M. Pederson, 64, longtime Warden resident, passed away Friday, Feb. 6, 2009, at Central Washington Hospital in Wenatchee.

Man jumps off bridge near Vantage

Suicide attempt

VANTAGE — An unidentified male attempted suicide by jumping off the Vantage Bridge into the Columbia River Tuesday.

Tigers claw past Huskies

Ephrata 74Huskies 66

OTHELLO — The Ephrata Tigers boys basketball team got a much-needed Central Washington Athletic Conference victory Tuesday night when they knocked off Othello 74-66 on the road.

Chiefs take second at district swim meet

Tony St. Onge named coach of the year

ELLENSBURG, Wash. — The Moses Lake Chiefs swim and dive team continued their incredible season over the weekend with a second-place finish at the Eastern Washington Swim and Dive League district meet.

Chiefs sink Pirates

Moses Lake 58Davis 48

MOSES LAKE — The Davis Pirates made the trip to the Columbia Basin Tuesday night to take on Columbia Basin Big Nine conference rival Moses Lake.

Donald L. Kreider

Donald L. Kreider, 79, passed away Monday, Feb. 9, 2009, at McKay Care and Rehab in Soap Lake.

Ephrata to start accepting bids on project

City to start water, road project by April

EPHRATA — Ephrata city staff plan to start accepting bids for the second part of their road and water pipe replacement project by Tuesday.

Lady Huskies rally past Ephrata

Othello 63Ephrata 48

OTHELLO — The Othello Lady Huskies got an important Central Washington Athletic Conference girls basketball victory Tuesday night when they rallied in the second half to knock off Ephrata 63-48.

Agriculture company eyes Othello

Natural gas expansion needed

OTHELLO — A 42-acre site at Cunningham Road and Booker Road near Othello could be the future site of an agriculture related company.

NOTICE

File No.: 7219.20103 Grantors: Northwest Trustee Services, Inc. SunTrust Mortgage, Inc. Grantee: Greggory R. Nell and Barbara J. Nell, husband and wife Tax Parcel ID No.: 12-0950-774 Abbreviated Legal: LT 48, SANDCASTLE EST #4, PH 2 Notice of Trustee's Sale Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq. I. On February 20, 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 48, Sandcastle Estates 4, Phase 2, according to the Plat thereof recorded in Volume 24 of Plats, Page(s) 45, 46, 47 and 48, records of Grant County, Washington. Commonly known as: 9351 Castlewood Dr SE Moses Lake, WA 98837 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 06/12/07, recorded on 06/18/07, under Auditor's File No. 1217294, records of Grant County, Washington, from Greggory R. Nell and Barbara J. Nell, 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 Inland Northwest Bank, as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned by Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. to SunTrust Mortgage, Inc., under an Assignment/Successive Assignments recordedunder Auditor's File No. 1246191. *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 11/17/2008 Monthly Payments $10,409.54 Late Charges $392.50 Lender's Fees & Costs $499.25 Total Arrearage $11,301.29 Trustee's Expenses (Itemization) Trustee's Fee $475.00 Title Report $927.94 Statutory Mailings $22.96 Recording Costs $28.00 Postings $57.50 Total Costs $1,511.40 Total Amount Due: $12,812.69 Other known defaults as follows: IV. The sum owing on the Obligation is: Principal Balance of $252,268.06, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument evidencing the Obligation from 06/01/08, 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 February 20, 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 02/09/09 (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 02/09/09 (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 02/09/09 (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 Greggory R. Nell 9351 Castlewood Dr SE Moses Lake, WA 98837 Barbara J. Nell 9351 Castlewood Dr SE Moses Lake, WA 98837 by both first class and either certified mail, return receipt requested on 10/10/08, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and on 10/10/08 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

Anselmo Escamilla

Anselmo Escamilla, 70, Moses Lake resident, passed away Monday, Feb. 9, 2009, at his home. Arrangements are in care of Kayser’s Chapel & Crematory, Moses Lake.

Public outcry over Grant PUD bonuses

Reward system to be reviewed

EPHRATA — Due to public outcry, Grant PUD staff will discuss possible changes to the utility’s compensation program awarding cash bonuses or extra days off to employees.

ML wrestlers continue district dominance

Moses Lake sends 15 to regionals

WENATCHEE, Wash. — The Moses Lake Chiefs captured five individual championships and the Columbia Basin Big Nine district wrestling tournament title by 82.5 points over runner-up Wenatchee last weekend.

Local youth makes national team

Jessica Loera to attend NBA All-Star Game

MOSES LAKE — While the rest of the Columbia Basin will be watching this weekend’s NBA All-Star game from the comfort of their living rooms, Moses Lake’s Jessica Loera, 11, will be living it.

Warden takes wrestling crown

Royal finishes second

WARDEN — The Columbia Basin schools dominated the South Central Athletic Conference district wrestling tournament in Warden over the weekend when the Cougars and the Royal Knights wrestled to a one-two finish.

Youth audition for Missoula Children's Theatre

MOSES LAKE — Nearly 130 children gathered, hoping to win a part in “Robin Hood.”

GRANT COUNTY WATER CONSERVANCY BOARD

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR CHANGE/TRANSFER OF GROUNDWATER

Moses Lake keeps Lions winless

Moses Lake 55Kennewick 45

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Chiefs hosted the Lions of Kennewick in Columbia Basin Big Nine boys basketball competition Saturday night.

Ephrata house fire under investigation

Family pet died

EPHRATA — An accidental fire damaged part of a home and killed a family dog on Basin Street Southwest in Ephrata Saturday.

Othello rolls Red Devils

Othello 66East Valley 37

OTHELLO — The East Valley boys basketball team traveled to Othello Friday night looking for a South Central Athletic Conference victory on a cold winter night.

Grant County PUD asks attorney to reapply for job

Foianini believes some commissioners trying to replace him

EPHRATA — Grant PUD’s contracted attorney for the past 25 years will have to reapply for his job, commissioners decided Monday.

From drop tank to fighter jet

Moses Lake man finds new uses for military surplus

MOSES LAKE — It’s hard to miss the replica of the German ME-262 fighter jet perched on a pole in front of T and M Surplus.

Louise Gertrude Kluth

Louise Gertrude Kluth, 87, longtime Moses Lake resident, passed away Thursday, Feb. 5, 2009, at her home.

Longview group buys I-90 auto dealership

Father, sons now own Moses Lake business

MOSES LAKE — The Longview, Wash.,-based Bud Clary Auto Group purchased I-90 Auto Group from owner Heidi Pehl, adding Moses Lake as its newest location for Chevrolets and Toyotas.

PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE

The QUADCO RTPO will hold its next meeting February 20, 2009 - 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon at Grant County Public Works, 124 Enterprise St. Ephrata, WA. Agenda items include UPWP Project updates and discussion on the upcoming Call for SFY 2010 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) Projects. The Public is invited to attend. For more information call Lincoln County Dept. of Public Works (509)725-7041.

Quotes motivate, inspire during changing economic times

The months since September’s stock market crash have resulted in downsizing, layoffs and salary cuts in companies nationwide.

Noyes leads Chiefs over Suns

Moses Lake senior sets all-time record in 61-40 win

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake senior Carly Noyes began Friday night’s game with Southridge just five points shy of the Columbia Basin Big Nine’s all-time scoring mark.

Shop catches fire in Moses Lake

No injuries reported

MOSES LAKE — A shop caught fire Friday night on West Peninsula Drive in Moses Lake.

Bulldogs claim title as Huskies finish 2nd

Othello, Quincy and Ephrata finish in top five

WAPATO, Wash. — After finishing 6-3 in Central Washington Athletic Conference dual meet competition, the Othello Huskies proved this weekend they are dangerous in a tournament atmosphere.

Port of Quincy working with ammonia company

Idea shown to state committee

QUINCY — The Port of Quincy is working with a Richland, Wash., man to start an ammonia company for fertilizer, an idea being touted as a renewable energy source.

They call it 'puppy love'

Valentine's Day event held at the MAC

MOSES LAKE— Two dogs were adopted within the first 30 minutes of the Puppy Love event at the Moses Lake Museum and Art Center (MAC) Saturday.

Ephrata reviews police chief applications

Seven-member committee appointed

EPHRATA — Ephrata Mayor Chris Jacobson appointed a seven-member committee to review applications for police chief.

Lady Vikings stumble, fall

Spokane 85Big Bend 73

MOSES LAKE — The Big Bend Lady Vikings shot their way to a 38-36 halftime advantage, but couldn’t hold on down the stretch as the Sasquatch from Spokane rolled to the 85-73 victory.

ATEC Conference Center renamed

Mastos pledge $350,000

MOSES LAKE — The Grant County ATEC building Conference Center was renamed to honor  Moses Lake couple Harry and Masie Masto.

Bomb threat received in Ephrata

No explosive found in high school

EPHRATA — A bomb threat was reported at Ephrata High School Thursday morning.

Spokane Sasquatch roll past Big Bend

Spokane 65Big Bend 56

MOSES LAKE — The Vikings couldn’t overcome a four-point halftime deficit as Big Bend dropped their Northwest Athletic Association of Community Colleges men’s basketball contest 65-56 to division leader Spokane Wednesday night.

Reviving Dry Falls proposed as tourist attraction

Soap Lake artist proposes smaller version

COULEE CITY — Although water hasn’t flowed over Dry Falls since the Ice Age, Soap Lake artist Brent Blake wants to bring the sight back on a smaller scale with a modest waterfall.

NOTICE

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee's Sale No: 01-FMS-63458 Pursuant to R.C.W. Chapter 61.24, etseq. and 62A.9A-604(a)(2) etseq. I NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Trustee, REGIONAL TRUSTEE SERVICES CORPORATION, will on February 13, 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 theâÛ÷Property'), situated in the County of GRANT, State of Washington: LOT 14, CRESTLINE ADDITION, MOSES LAKE, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 5 OF PLATS, PAGE 15, RECORDS OF GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON. Tax Parcel No: 09-1202-000, commonly known as 1051 SOUTH GARDEN DRIVE

Armed home invasion reported

Two men enter home near Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE — The Grant County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an armed home invasion reported on Pershing Road near Moses Lake.

Mary H. Miller

Mary H. Miller, 94, passed away on Feb. 1, 2009, in Moses Lake; her home was Odessa.

CWU signs record class

Royal’s Blair Collins among recruits

ELLENSBURG, Wash. (AP) — Central Washington has announced the signing of a school record 36 players to national letters of intent to play football for the Wildcats.

Vernon C. 'Wheezer' Schnirring

Vernon C. Schnirring, formerly of Moses Lake, passed away Monday, Jan. 26, at the Othello Community Hospital.

Stella Arlene McDowall

Stella Arlene McDowall, 75, longtime Moses Lake resident, passed away Monday, Feb. 2, 2009, at her home with her family by her side.

Quincy buys ladder truck

Will cost city nearly $400,000

QUINCY — The Quincy City Council approved buying a used ladder truck.

Rebecca Ellen Phillips

Rebecca was called back in the service of her lord on Feb. 2, 2009.

Students want to see Lucy

Moses Lake kids raising funds for trip to Seattle

MOSES LAKE — A group of sixth-grade students want to see an old fossil so much, they are raising money to visit her.

Martin Calixto Gallardo

Martin Calixto Gallardo, the young man whose body was found Jan. 20, 2009, near Mattawa, will be interred at the Moses Lake Cemetery.

Grocery Outlet burglarized

Door window broken

MOSES LAKE — Grocery Outlet in Moses Lake was burglarized twice early Wednesday morning.

Genie cuts 80 jobs in Moses Lake

Company-wide staff reduction of 8 percent

MOSES LAKE — As part of Genie’s fourth round of employee cutbacks, the aerial lift company is letting go roughly 80 Moses Lake plant employees and reducing company executives’ salaries, the company announced Wednesday.

Moses Lake senior signs with Wildcats

Brice among record CWU recruits

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake senior and star wide receiver Billy Brice signed a national letter of intent Wednesday to take his skills on the gridiron to Central Washington University in Ellensburg.

Public Notice

As required by WAC 197-11 Moses Lake School District hereby informs the public of its Determination of Non-significance (DNS) for the Grant County Skills Center. An Environmental Checklist and DNS are available from Moses Lake School District, acting as the lead agency. Contact P.J. DeBenedetti at (509)766-2650, or 920 W. Ivy Ave., Moses Lake, WA 98837 for a copy of these documents. Comments are due at Moses Lake School District by 4:30 p.m. February 16, 2009.

Sponsors support local tournament

Moses Lake to host 2009 tournament

MOSES LAKE — The planning phase of the 2009 Babe Ruth World Series 16-18 tournament is progressing smoothly as members of the task force gathered Wednesday night to discuss this summer’s event.

NOTICE

File No.: 7023.18164 Grantors: Northwest Trustee Services, Inc. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Grantee: Joel Ketola, a married man as his separate estate Tax Parcel ID No.: 21-1356-001 Abbreviated Legal: PTN FU 209, BLK 89 Notice of Trustee's Sale Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq. I. On February 13, 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: That portion of Farm Unit 209, Fourth Revision of Irrigation Block 89, Columbia Basin Project in the Northeast quarter of Section 34, Township 20 North, Range 26, E.W.M., Grant County Washington, lying East of the following described line: Beginning at a U.S.B.R. Brass Cap Monument marking the North quarter corner of said Section, aid point bears South 89 degrees 34'00" West, 2651.94 feet from a U.S.B.R. Brass Cap Monument marking the Northeast comer of said Section; thence North 89 degrees 34'00' East, following the North boundary of said Section and said Farm Unit, 429.33 feet to the True Point of Beginning of said line; thence at a right angle to said line; South 00 degrees 26'00" East, 30 feet to a 1/2 inch rebar with surveyor's cap; thence continuing South 00 degrees 26'00" East, 322.76 feet to a 1/2 inch rebar with surveyor's cap; thence continuing South 00 degrees 26'00" East, 183.27 feet to a 1/2 inch rebar with surveyor's cap; thence continuing South 00 degrees 26'00" East, 190.38 feet to a 1/2 inch rebar with surveyor's cap; thence continuing South 00 degrees 26'00" East, 87.06 feet to an intersection with the Southeasterly boundary of said Farm Unit, and the terminus of said line. Commonly known as: 2391 Road 7 Northwest Ephrata, WA 98823 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 08/15/06, recorded on 08/15/06, under Auditor's File No. 1197848, records of Grant County, Washington, from Joel Ketola, a married person as his separate estate, as Grantor, to Fidelity Service Corporation, 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 recorded under Auditor's File No. 1224416. *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 11/12/2008 Monthly Payments $12,756.96 Late Charges $337.05 Lender's Fees & Costs $179.41 Total Arrearage $13,273.42 Trustee's Expenses (Itemization) Trustee's Fee $725.00 Title Report $798.46 Statutory Mailings $11.48 Recording Costs $0.00 Postings $60.00 Sale Costs $0.00 Total Costs $1,594.94 Total Amount Due: $14,868.36 Other known defaults as follows: IV. The sum owing on the Obligation is: Principal Balance of $199,810.48, 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 February 13, 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 02/02/09 (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 02/02/09 (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 02/02/09 (11 days before the sale date), and before the sale by the Borrower, Grantor, any Guarantor 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 Joel Ketola 2391 Road 7 Northwest Ephrata, WA 98823 Unknown Spouse and/or Domestic Partner of Joel Ketola 2391 Road 7 Northwest Ephrata, WA by both first class and either certified mail, return receipt requested on 09/26/08, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and on 09/26/08 Grantor and Borrower were personally served with said written notice of t 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 Christian rolls

Lions 59 Wolverines 27

MOSES LAKE — The North Central Washington 1B league champions Moses Lake Christian Academy Lions rolled to a 21-5 first quarter lead and never looked back on their way to a 59-27 win over the visiting Cascade Christian Academy Wolverines.

Moses Lake M&O levy approved

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake voters approved a replacement maintenance and operation levy to support school programs.

Royal City rejects bonds

Bonds committee to decide next steps

ROYAL CITY — Royal City voters narrowly rejected a $12.4 million bonds proposal to fund several improvement projects within the school district.

Othello man arrested for shooting

Victim shot six times

EPHRATA — Martin Borcas Robles, 18, is charged with attempted first degree murder, premeditated with criminal intent, in Grant County Superior Court.

Wade Staiger

A yearlong battle with esophageal cancer ended on Feb. 2, 2009, as Wade Emanuel Staiger went to be with Jesus.

Ephrata school levy approved

District eligible for additional funds from state

EPHRATA — Voters approved a replacement maintenance and operation levy to support school programs in Ephrata Tuesday.

Lady Lions cruise past Wolverines

MLCA 47CCA 30

MOSES LAKE — The Lady Lions of the Moses Lake Christian Academy overcame a slow start to roll past the visiting Cascade Christian Academy Wolverines 47-30 in North Central Washington 1B girls basketball action Tuesday night.

Brice headed to represent Chiefs at state

Sophomore named 4A bowler of the year

MOSES LAKE — After more than three months of competing in the Columbia Basin Big Nine girls bowling league, Moses Lake sophomore Shanice Brice is at the top of her game — literally.

Bulldogs hold on to sweep Moses Lake

Pasco 59Moses Lake 52

PASCO, Wash. — The No. 5 Moses Lake girls basketball team couldn’t rectify a Jan. 9 home loss to No. 3 Pasco when the Chiefs fell 59-52 to the Bulldogs Friday night in Pasco, Wash.

Wade E. Staiger

Wade E. Staiger, 64, went home to heaven on Feb. 2, 2009, from his home in Moses Lake, surrounded by his dear family.

Hiram Lee Spaulding

Hiram Lee Spaulding, 76, Moses Lake resident, passed away Sunday, Feb. 1, 2009, at his home.

Lady Lions sweep weekend contests

MLCA knocks off league-leading Pateros

PATEROS, Wash. — The Moses Lake Christian Academy Lady Lions traveled to Pateros Friday night to take on the North Central Washington 1B girls basketball league leading Nannies.