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Baseball sign ups approaching

MOSES LAKE — Registration opportunities for the 2009 Moses Lake Cal Ripken Baseball season are approaching.

Job Corps' new liaison is a known face

Position filled internally

MOSES LAKE — The Columbia Basin Job Corps new business community liaison is a face known at the center.

Request for Bids

The Grant County Mosquito Control District #1 will be accepting sealed bids on products for the purpose of mosquito control in the 2009 Season. Specifications and quotation forms can be obtained from Jim Thompson by phoning 765-7731, or by writing to 735 Edgewater, Moses Lake, WA 98837. Bidding will close at 12:00 o'clock noon, February 24, 2009, at which time the bids will be opened and reviewed.

Dr. Earl's license restored

State dismisses charges

MOSES LAKE — Charges of unprofessional conduct, leveled at Moses Lake physician Dr. David T. Earl, were dropped by the state Department of Health.

Aquifer water levels not recharging

Aquifers fail to recharge naturally

OTHELLO — Additional information on Columbia Basin aquifers confirms water levels are not recharging.

Watching history

MOSES LAKE — Eighteen Moses Lake High School students watched President Barack Obama take the presidential oath  at National Mall in Washington, D.C.

Hinkle, Warnick offer bill ending boatlift fees

Legislators target Moses Lake fee

COLUMBIA BASIN — Rep. Bill Hinkle, R-Cle Elum, and Rep. Judy Warnick, R-Moses Lake, introduced a bill ending boatlift fees affecting Moses Lake residents Wednesday.

Chiefs take down Grizzlies on senior night

Chiefs 51Grizzlies 14

MOSES LAKE — The Chiefs went out with a bang Thursday for senior night when Moses Lake knocked off the Sunnyside Grizzlies 51-14 in Columbia Basin Big Nine wrestling action.

Stanley Dean Parvin

Stanley Dean Parvin gave his heart to you then he shared life, thanking you for your time; he extended his care. That is about enough emotion.

Intuit among nation's top employers

Fortune names 100 best businesses

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. — Software company Intuit recently made Fortune magazine’s list of “100 Best Companies to Work for in the U.S” for the eighth year in a row.

Sally Ann Elmore

Sally Ann Elmore, of Othello, maintained an upbeat attitude throughout her journey with pancreatic cancer for over 2 1/2 years. On Monday, Jan. 26, 2009, with her family and friends by her side, she concluded this journey.

Local Gym to host U.S.A.G event

MOSES LAKE — Gymnasts throughout Washington state will head to the Columbia Basin this weekend to participate in the Flip, Flop, Hop meet Saturday at the AIM Gymnastics gym in Moses Lake.

Grant County prosecutor's office gets new software

Change to save time and paper

EPHRATA — The Grant County Prosecutor’s Office is installing a new software program to save time, money and paper.

Selah holds off Ephrata Tigers

Selah 46 Ephrata 25

EPHRATA — Despite clawing their way to an early 4-0 start Tuesday night, the Ephrata Tigers wrestling team couldn’t hold off Selah and the Vikings won the Central Washington Athletic Conference match 46-25.

Lady Eagles fly to victory

Soap Lake 42Waterville 34

SOAP LAKE — The Lady Eagles of Soap Lake hosted the Waterville Shockers Tuesday night in North Central Washington 2B action and flew away with a hard-fought 42-34 victory.

Moses Lake man sentenced for molestation

Will serve 10 years

EPHRATA — A Moses Lake man was sentenced in Grant County Superior Court for molesting his daughters.

Request for Bids

The Grant County Mosquito Control District #1 will be accepting sealed bids on products for the purpose of mosquito control in the 2009 Season. Specifications and quotation forms can be obtained from Jim Thompson by phoning 765-7731, or by writing to 735 Edgewater, Moses Lake, WA 98837. Bidding will close at 12:00 o'clock noon, February 24, 2009, at which time the bids will be opened and reviewed.

Recovered property waiting to be claimed

Items fill Moses Lake police squad room

MOSES LAKE — The squad room at the Moses Lake Police Department is filled with items recovered from a recent slew of home burglaries.

Eagles soars past Shockers

Eagles 44Shockers 28

SOAP LAKE — The Waterville Shockers boys basketball team made the trip to Soap Lake Tuesday night to play the Eagles in North Central Washington 2B action. The Eagles dominated the Shockers on both ends of the court for a 44-28 victory.

James (Jimmy) D. Taylor

James (Jimmy) D. Taylor, age 33, passed away Jan 26, 2009, at his home in Othello.

June W. Ehlert

The Lord called June Ehlert home on Jan. 25, 2009.

GTA plans to build new facility near Moses Lake

Property deal closes

MOSES LAKE — An $806,000 land deal for a new Grant Transit Authority (GTA) facility recently closed and work is underway to find funding to pay for the estimated $5 million to $6 million building.

Gonzales signs letter of intent

Moses Lake senior commits to North Idaho College

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake senior Shelby Gonzales signed a national letter of intent Tuesday to play softball next season for the Cardinals of North Idaho College in Coeur d’Alene.

Pedro Cavazos Jr.

Pedro Cavazos Jr., 62, entered into eternal peace and rest on Jan. 24, 2009, in Seattle.

Green practices discussed at potato conference

California vintner featured

KENNEWICK, Wash. — Mendocino County, Calif.-based vintner Paul Dolan spoke to about 120 potato growers Tuesday about the journey he took to run a winery in an environmentally, socially-conscious manner and still produce great wine.

NOTICE

File No.: 7307.22716 F Grantors: Northwest Trustee Services, Inc. CitiMortgage, Inc. Grantee: Rey M. Martinez and Diana Martinez, husband and wife Tax Parcel ID No.: 09-0633-000 Abbreviated Legal: Lt 4, Broad Ripple Add #1 Notice of Trustee's Sale Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq. I. On February 6, 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 4, Broad Ripple Addition No. 1, as per plat filed in Volume 6 of Plats, Page 24, records of Grant County, Washington. Commonly known as: 103 WEST CHUCKIE LANE MOSES LAKE, WA 98837 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 12/21/00, recorded on 12/22/00, under Auditor's File No. 1076503, records of Grant County, Washington, from Rey Martinez and Diana Martinez, husband and wife, as Grantor, to Security Title Guaranty, Inc., as Trustee, to secure an obligation "Obligation" in favor of Major Mortgage, a Wyoming corporation, as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned by Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. to CitiMortgage, Inc., under an Assignment/Successive Assignments recorded under Auditor's File No. 1238347. *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 11/05/2008 Monthly Payments $8,253.63 Late Charges $293.44 Lender's Fees & Costs $46.50 Total Arrearage $8,593.57 Trustee's Expenses (Itemization) Trustee's Fee $450.00 Title Report $0.00 Statutory Mailings $0.00 Recording Costs $0.00 Postings $0.00 Sale Costs $0.00 Total Costs $450.00 Total Amount Due: $9,043.57 Other known defaults as follows: IV. The sum owing on the Obligation is: Principal Balance of $91,119.57, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument evidencing the Obligation from 02/01/08, 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 6, 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 01/26/09 (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 01/26/09 (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 01/26/09 (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 REY MARTINEZ 103 WEST CHUCKIE LANE MOSES LAKE, WA 98837 REY MARTINEZ 1107 SOUTH EVERGREEN DRIVE MOSES LAKE, WA 98837 DIANA MARTINEZ 103 WEST CHUCKIE LANE MOSES LAKE, WA 98837 DIANA MARTINEZ 1107 SOUTH EVERGREEN DRIVE MOSES LAKE, WA 98837 by both first class and either certified mail, return receipt requested on 06/06/08, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and on 06/05/08 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

Chiefs remain perfect

Moses Lake knocks off Davis, Eisenhower

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake High School boys swim and dive team topped Davis and Eisenhower Tuesday afternoon to remain perfect in Eastern Washington Swim and Dive League competition.

Nine people arrested for series of burglaries

Stolen property recovered

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake police recently arrested nine people involved with a series of burglaries as part of a two week investigation.

Voigt gives potato progress report

Canadian potato seed available again

KENNEWICK, Wash. — The American border is expected to open today to Canadian seed after a potato pest called the golden nematode caused the closure.

Othello approves critical areas ordinance

Concerns wetlands

OTHELLO — Othello City Council adopted the Critical Areas Ordinance, which helps to determine wetlands and no-build zones.

Lions maul defending champions

MLCA 72Sunnyside Christian 50

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Christian Academy Lions led for all but 30 seconds Tuesday night as they dismantled the Sunnyside Christian Knights 72-50 at home.

Terry Savage

Terry Savage, 59, long time Moses Lake resident, passed away suddenly in Spokane, Saturday, Jan. 17, 2009.

Request for Bids

The Grant County Mosquito Control District #1 will be accepting sealed bids on products for the purpose of mosquito control in the 2009 Season. Specifications and quotation forms can be obtained from Jim Thompson by phoning 765-7731, or by writing to 735 Edgewater, Moses Lake, WA 98837. Bidding will close at 12:00 o'clock noon, February 24, 2009, at which time the bids will be opened and reviewed.

Help sought to identify dead man

Tattoo is link to victim's name

MOSES LAKE — Law enforcement released information Monday in hope of identifying a man who was found murdered in a field near Mattawa Jan. 20.

Lady Cougars roll to victory

Warden boys fall to Wahluke

WARDEN — The Lady Cougars of Warden rolled past the Wahluke Lady Warriors 67-46 for the South Central Athletic Conference victory Friday night.

Moses Lake remains perfect with meet win over Eastmont

Moses Lake 99, Eastmont 87

EAST WENATCHEE, Wash. — The Moses Lake Chiefs swim team remained perfect Thursday afternoon following their 99-87 win over their Eastern Washington Swim League rival Eastmont.

Chiefs slide past Sunnyside

Boys basketball weekend recaps

SUNNYSIDE, Wash. — The Chiefs led early and the Grizzlies led late before Moses Lake senior Josh Loera’s basket with five seconds left gave the Chiefs the 58-56 Columbia Basin Big Nine victory over Sunnyside Saturday night.

Businesses question dark fiber decision

Grant PUD staff working on rate schedule

EPHRATA — Grant County business community members asked the Grant County PUD commissioners to lift the nine-month moratorium on dark fiber Monday.

No. 5 Moses Lake handles Wenatchee

Girls basketball weekend recaps

WENATCHEE, Wash. — The Moses Lake Chiefs girls basketball team held off the Wenatchee Panthers early and caged them late as the Chiefs knocked off their Columbia Basin Big Nine rival 60-39 Friday night.

Oregon boy wows conference with Lego creations

Hobby serves as networking tool

KENNEWICK, Wash. — Fifteen-year-old Warren Seely answers questions about his hobby of building miniature, powered Lego farm equipment with confidence and ease.

Stanley D. Parvin

Stanley D. Parvin, 56, Moses Lake, passed away Monday, Jan. 26, 2009, at Samaritan Hospital.

State potato conference underway

People gather for meetings, business

KENNEWICK, Wash.  — Despite the location change from Moses Lake to Kennewick, business was definitely underway during Day 1 of the Washington State Potato Conference Monday.

A clean escape from the mundane

It used to be when I wanted to relax, I’d automatically reach for the Internet, the latest Netflix rental or a computer game.

Savanna Mae Schooler

Savanna Mae Schooler, 13-month-old daughter of Megan Lambert and Leon Schooler of Soap Lake, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009, from injuries sustained in a car accident near Soap Lake.

Rep. Warnick named Legislator of the Year

Cattle group recognizes state rep

COLUMBIA BASIN — Rep. Judy Warnick, R-Moses Lake, was named the 2008 legislator of the year by the Cattle Producers of Washington.

Quincy repeals weapons ordinance

State law covers issue

QUINCY — The Quincy City Council removed an ordinance restricting where people could bring weapons, including firearms.

Othello grabs Dream Duals title

Huskies top Rams in finals

SPOKANE — The Othello Huskies dominated the East Valley junior varsity team 56-15 and held off the Cheney Blackhawks 50-21 to set up a Dream Dual wrestling match with the Riverside Rams.

Chiefs win Dream Dual crown

Moses Lake sweeps way to title

SPOKANE — Moses Lake proved to be a nightmare for wrestling teams as the captured the 4A title at the Dream Dual tournament at East Valley High School in Spokane.

Moses Lake grad recounts time in Iraq

Solider received Bronze Star

FORT CAMPBELL, KY. — Army First Lt. Wyatt Ottmar, a Moses Lake High School graduate, lived in an overthrown terrorist’s palace in Iraq and later received a Bronze Star for his service as a platoon leader.

June Ehlert

June Ehlert, 95, longtime Moses Lake resident, passed away Sunday, Jan. 25, 2009, at Samaritan Hospital.

Joyce Darlene Bernett

Joyce Darlene Bernett, 77, a former resident of Moses Lake, passed away Jan. 18, 2009, in Goodyear, Ariz.

Friday pledge deadline looms for airline bank

$147,000 still needed

MOSES LAKE — Friday is the last day to pledge money for future airline tickets in order to possibly restart commercial air service from Moses Lake to Seattle.

Bulldogs nip Jacks

Ellensburg 37Quincy 30

Miles Douglass

Right to Life Walk attracts about 200 people

MOSES LAKE — More than 200 people braved the wind and below-freezing temperatures to protest the legalization of abortion.

Billygoats stop Phoenix at home

Pateros 50CBSS 44

MOSES LAKE — The Billygoats of Pateros made the trip to the Columbia Basin Secondary School Tuesday night to take on the Phoenix. The trip was worth the effort for the Billygoats as they held off the Phoenix for a 50-44 North Central Washington 1B victory.

Mattawa man's death is murder

Died from 'sharp force injuries'

MOSES LAKE — An autopsy revealed the man found dead in a farm field near Mattawa Tuesday, was murdered with “sharp force injuries.”

Warden whoops Wahluke

Cougars 72Warriors 10

WARDEN – The Warden Cougars wrestling team dominated nearly every match Thursday night as they left little doubt in their 72-10 South Central Athletic Conference dual meet victory over the Wahluke Warriors.

Potato conference starts Monday

KENNEWICK, Wash. — The three-day long Washington State Potato Conference kicks off Monday at the Three Rivers Convention Center in Kennewick.

Announcer needed

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake High School BNCTV video recording crew is currently looking for broadcast announcers for basketball games.

Request for Bids

The Grant County Mosquito Control District #1 will be accepting sealed bids on products for the purpose of mosquito control in the 2009 Season. Specifications and quotation forms can be obtained from Jim Thompson by phoning 765-7731, or by writing to 735 Edgewater, Moses Lake, WA 98837. Bidding will close at 12:00 o'clock noon, February 24, 2009, at which time the bids will be opened and reviewed.

Moses Lake Aaron's sees 'above average start'

Grand opening Jan. 31

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Aaron’s Sales & Lease Ownership Store “is off to an above average start” for a new location, said Rohnn Lampi, the store’s franchise owner.

Patricia Ann Tice

Patricia Ann Tice went home to be with her Lord on Monday, Jan. 19, 2009, in Moses Lake.

Soap Lake man loses home to fire

Blaze began with space heater

SOAP LAKE — A faulty space heater, left unattended, started a fire in a Soap Lake man’s home, turning it into rubble on Road 19 Thursday.

Man charged with death of infant

Spokane man was on probation for earlier DUI

EPHRATA — A Spokane man was charged with vehicular homicide after a car crash killed a 1-year old Soap Lake girl and injured her father.

Hilda A. Dulis

Hilda A. Dulis, 91, longtime Portland, Ore., resident, passed away at McKay Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Soap Lake. 

Vikings get first league win

Vikings 71, Knights 67

WENTACHEE, Wash. — The Big Bend men’s basketball team capitalized on four double-digit scorers Saturday night as the Vikings knocked off the Wenatchee Valley Knights 71-67 for their first league victory of the season.

Ephrata Tigers maul Grandview

Othello knocks off Quincy

EPHRATA — The Ephrata Tigers wrestling team won seven matches by forfeit Tuesday night and 12 matches overall to knock off the Grandview Greyhounds 72-11.

Lady Vikings enter NWAACC poll at No. 8

Big Bend knocks off Wenatchee Valley

WENATCHEE, Wash. — The Big Bend Lady Vikings basketball team made their way to the Northwest Athletic Association of Community Colleges’ (NWAACC) rankings Tuesday thanks in part to a 66-58 victory over the Wenatchee Valley Lady Knights Saturday.

Virginia Maxine Mitchell

Virginia Maxine Mitchell, age 87 of Issaquah (formerly of Moses Lake), passed away on Jan. 19, 2009, in Seattle.

Soap Lake child dies in car crash

Spokane man booked for vehicular homicide

SOAP LAKE — A 1-year-old Soap Lake girl died in a collision Tuesday night on state Route 17, two miles south of Soap Lake.

Resist temptation to feed non-avian wildlife in winter

A couple of weeks ago a man was headed to work in the area of Road 10 north of Moses Lake and west of Stratford Road.

Ismael Dominguez

Ismael Dominguez, 48, passed away Monday, Jan. 19, 2009, at his home in Warden.

Body remains unidentified

Wound may not be gunshot

MATTAWA — Grant County sheriff’s deputies continue to investigate a dead body found in a field near Mattawa Tuesday.

Cox returns to the capital

Began work in Olympia Tuesday

COLUMBIA BASIN — After Rep. Don Cox, R-Colfax, was appointed to the state House of Representatives Monday, he immediately began work in Olympia the next day.

PUBLIC NOTICE

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

Sue Yada

Sue Yada, 53, lifelong Moses Lake resident, passed away Sunday, Jan. 18, 2009, at her home.

Ephrata seeks M&O levy

Funds several services, programs and other needs

EPHRATA — Ephrata School District is asking voters to approve a two-year replacement levy to fund programs throughout the district.

Ellen Adeline (Baldwin) Vander Vloedt

Ellen Adeline (Baldwin) Vander Vloedt, 86, was taken from her earthly home to reunite with her heavenly father and husband on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2009.

Richard Floyd Faling

Richard Floyd Faling laid down for a nap at his home in Kelso, Wash., and woke up in the arms of his Savior, Jesus, on Jan. 13, 2009. He was 75.

Grant County creates public defender's department

Defense attorneys to be employees

EPHRATA — Grant County is changing public defense into a county department.

Karen Diane Brockriede

Karen Diane Brockriede, 65, died at her home in Warden on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2009.

Officer Tufte is employee of the year

Fellow officers nominated him

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake police  officer Tom Tufte is the 2008 Employee of the Year.

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF GRANT

Moses Lake dispatches Davis for victory

Chiefs 61Pirates 44

MOSES LAKE — It might not have been the best game the Moses Lake girls basketball team has played this year, but head coach Matt Strophy and his team will take the 61-44 victory over the Davis Pirates anyway.

David Oren Applegarth

David Oren Applegarth, 47, died in Central Washington Hospital in Wenatchee on Monday, Jan. 19, 2009.

Body found near Mattawa

Man was shot in the head

MATTAWA — The dead body of an unidentified adult male was found in a field approximately eight miles southeast of Mattawa Tuesday night.

Cox replaces Hailey as state rep

Represents the Ninth District

COLUMBIA BASIN — Colfax resident Don Cox, 69, a former state representative for the Ninth Legislative District, was appointed to serve again Monday afternoon.

Linda Jean Camerini Deane

Before there was ever Google, there was a spirited Italian woman who knew the answers to the important questions regarding literature, pop culture, antiques and most importantly – matters of the heart. If she didn’t know the answer immediately, she would check her resources and promptly get back to you. Her name was Linda Deane.

Othello boys coach reaches milestone

Weekend prep recaps

OTHELLO — The Othello Huskies boys basketball team rolled past the visiting Ellensburg Bulldogs 63-55 Saturday night as Othello head coach Pete Patitucci earned his 300th win while roaming the Othello sidelines.

Chiefs roll past Suns, Lions

Moses Lake 78Southridge 53

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Chiefs boys basketball team hosted the Suns of Southridge Friday night in a Columbia Basin Big Nine conference contest.

Royal City seeks voter approval for bonds

Would fund improvements to intermediate school, cafeteria, gym

ROYAL CITY — The Royal City School District is asking voters to approval $12.4 million in bonds sales to fund several improvement projects in the district.

Honoring Dr. King

Moses Lake churches celebrate Martin Luther King’s birthday

MOSES LAKE — On the eve of the inauguration of President-elect Barack Obama, people gathered to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday in Moses Lake.

Woman sentenced in murder attempt

Must serve 30 days

EPHRATA — A Grant County woman was sentenced on Jan. 13 for driving the men involved in a January 2008 attempted murder.

Suns cast shadow on Chiefs

Southridge 55Moses Lake 54

KENNEWICK — The Southridge Suns pulled off the improbable Friday night when they knocked off No.4 Moses Lake 55-54 at home.

Knights roll Warriors

Cougars ground Golden Eagles

ROYAL CITY — The Knights of Royal High School received a pin from Justin Kincaid at 215 pounds to start Thursday night’s South Central Athletic Conference dual meet with Wahluke and the Knight never looked back on their way to a 61-9 victory.

Group nears goal for air service

$286,000 pledged toward SkyWest

MOSES LAKE — Thirty-eight companies pledged $286,000 for prepaid airline tickets as part of an effort to bring SkyWest Airlines to Grant County, according to the Grant County Economic Development Council (EDC).

Ordinance No. 2432

An ordinance creating a planned unit residential development district of Moses Lake pursuant to Moses Lake Municipal Code 18.67.

Timothy D. Day

Timothy D. Day, 67, born Dec. 7, 1941, in Sisters, Ore., passed away Jan. 15, 2009, in Spokane.

Chiefs cage Pasco

Moses Lake 48Pasco 21

PASCO, Wash. — Moses Lake left little doubt Thursday night as the Chiefs improved to 4-0 in the Columbia Basin Big Nine conference’s Columbia Division with a 48-21 win over wrestling rival Pasco.

Hinkle and Warnick propose bill for tax relief

WASHINGTON — Rep. Judy Warnick, R-Moses Lake and Rep. Bill Hinkle, R-Cle Elum, proposed a bill to prevent horse boarders from paying current and back taxes on their property.

Huskies power past Tigers

Othello 49Ephrata 20

EPHRATA — The Othello Huskies wrestling team improved to 4-2 in Central Washington Athletic Conference competition following Thursday night’s 49-20 win over the Ephrata Tigers.

The end of the trip … really, truly, honestly

Gottschalks open despite bankruptcy

'We will continue business as usual…'

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Gottschalks store will remain open after the business filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, the company confirmed Friday.

Poet visits Lakeview Terrace Elementary

Kenn Nesbitt encourages creative writing

MOSES LAKE — Lakeview Terrace Elementary School students learned to write poetry from comedic Spokane poet Kenn Nesbitt Friday.

Grant County, MACC at odds over money

Sheriff opposes spending by 9-1-1 dispatch board

MOSES LAKE — The Multi Agency Communication Center (MACC) board took no action Thursday on a request to pay back Grant County for a backup center remodel.

Yaks slow Vikings in OT

Yakima Valley 110Big Bend 107

MOSES LAKE — The Big Bend Vikings men’s basketball team went on a rollercoaster ride Wednesday night when they hosted the Yakima Valley Yaks at the DeVries Activities Center.

Dog on a mission

Once abandoned, Dingo brings joy to elderly

MOSES LAKE — An Ephrata dog, formerly homeless and hungry, now performs tricks for Columbia Basin’s elderly.

Lorena L. Amirahmadi

Lorena L. Amirahmadi, 61, died Jan. 8, 2009, in Central Washington Hospital in Wenatchee.

Ephrata increasing water testing

High bacteria levels discovered near Ivy Street

EPHRATA — Ephrata city staff are continuing to test water lines throughout the city after discovering a high level of bacteria in the area of Ivy Street Northeast in December.

Ex-Ponderosa folks open L.A. Auto Rack

Niche is clean, older vehicles

MOSES LAKE — Co-owners Les Loy and Jerry Smith make up L.A. Auto Rack, a used vehicle business now open on Broadway Avenue in Moses Lake.

Sportsmen Show begins today

PASCO, Wash. — The 16th Annual Tri-Cities Sportsmen Show opened today at Pasco’s Trade, Recreation and Agricultural Center.

Woodward attends national camp

ROYAL CITY — While the rest of the Columbia Basin was entrenched in winter weather and freezing temperatures, Royal junior volleyball player Page Woodward was enjoying the 70-degree temperatures of Southern California.

Martin Luther King celebration set in Moses Lake on Monday

Obama inauguration same week

MOSES LAKE — One of Martin Luther King Jr.’s dreams was that a black man would become president of the United States, said Moses Lake’s Marva M. Brown.

Chiefs dive past Blue Devils

Moses Lake stays perfect with win over Walla Walla

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Chiefs boys swim and dive team continued their winning ways Tuesday afternoon when they hosted the visiting Walla Walla Blue Devils in a dual swim meet.

Lady Yaks stop Big Bend

Yakima Valley 73Big Bend 65

MOSES LAKE — The Lady Vikings continued to battle the Lady Yaks Wednesday night but the Northwest Athletic Association of Community Colleges East Division co-leader Yakima Valley proved too much for Big Bend.

Moses Lake offered help with homes

$315,000 grant for foreclosed houses

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake will receive roughly $315,000 in federal grant funds to help with the impacts of foreclosed properties.

Gretchen Dorothy (Poulson) Franz

Gretchen Dorothy (Poulson) Franz passed away peacefully on Jan. 3, 2008, in Thousand Oaks, Calif.

Driver's license offices to close

Ephrata, Othello scheduled to shut down

COLUMBIA BASIN — The Washington state Department of Licensing will close their offices in Ephrata and Othello.

Moses Lake resident seeks help with dog law

Finds trouble with sign requirement

MOSES LAKE — One Moses Lake man is working to be in compliance with the hazardous dog ordinance and asked the Moses Lake City Council for help concerning the requirements.

Navigation system leads to discovery of dead man

Man died from natural causes

MOSES LAKE — A Global Positioning System (GPS) led to the discovery of a 67-year-old Idaho man who died in his semitruck at a truck stop on East Kittelson Road in Moses Lake Tuesday morning.

M's Caravan rolls into Moses Lake

Mariners talk to local elementary school

MOSES LAKE — The Mariner Moose was loose at Knolls Vista Elementry School Wednesday afternoon as members of the Seattle Mariners made two stops in Moses Lake for the 2009 Mariners Caravan.

Azel Pellham

Azel Pellham, 85, of Moses Lake passed away suddenly, to be with the Lord, on Thursday, Dec. 11, 2008.

Soap Lake holds off Kittitas

Soap Lake 54Kittitas 42

SOAP LAKE — The Soap Lake boys basketball team played a nearly flawless third quarter Tuesday night and turned a 19-19 halftime tie into a 42-21 fourth quarter advantage to knock off visiting Kittitas.

Lady Eagles claw out win

Soap Lake 35Kittitas 34

SOAP LAKE — The Soap Lake Lady Eagles found themselves grounded for 35 minutes and 41 seconds before taking flight with 19 seconds left in their girls basketball game with Kittitas Tuesday night.

Othello approves software contract

Program controls city wells

OTHELLO — Othello City Council approved $10,000 for a service contract with Tim Rich Consulting for their telemetry software Monday night.

Caroline Jane Crane

    Caroline Jane Crane, an 11-year resident of Kettle Falls, Wash., passed away on Jan. 3, 2009, at her home at the age of 70.

Quik Cash copes with roof collapse

Neighboring businesses help

MOSES LAKE — After its roof collapsed from excessive snow, Quik Cash in Moses Lake moved to a temporary location in the foyer of Penhallurick’s True Value.

A wordy cause

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake third-grade students received free portable spell-check devices to take with them through their learning careers.

Former Moses Lake teacher charged with sexual misconduct

EPHRATA — A former Spanish teacher at Moses Lake High School was charged for allegedly having sex with a student.

Vikings host Yaks in home opener

MOSES LAKE — The Big Bend Vikings basketball teams will begin their Northwest Athletic Association of Community Colleges (NWAACC) home schedules tonight when the men’s and women’s programs host the Yakima Valley Yaks.

Viola A. Noone

Viola A. Noone, 91, longtime Moses Lake resident, passed away Monday, Jan. 12, 2009, at the Odessa Memorial Healthcare Center in Odessa. A memorial graveside service will be announced at a later date. Arrangements are in care of Kayser’s Chapel and Crematory. Please sign the guestbook or leave a note for the family at

Grant PUD gives raise to employees

Nonunion workers get 4 percent increase

EPHRATA — In a 4-1 vote, Grant County PUD commissioners approved a 4 percent pay raise for nonunion employees Monday.

Foggy weather to last several days

Dark, low clouds are fog

COLUMBIA BASIN — National Weather Service expects the foggy weather in the Moses Lake area to last at least through the weekend.

Truck crashes through Moses Lake home

No serious injuries

MOSES LAKE — A man reportedly lost control of his truck, crashing into a Moses Lake home Monday, due to a medical condition.

Greyhounds sprint past Tigers

EPHRATA — The Ephrata Tigers boys basketball team hosted Central Washington Athletic Conference (CWAC) foe Grandview Friday night.

Moses Lake approves skills center design

Construction funding included in governor's proposed budget

GRANT COUNTY — The Moses Lake school board approved a schematic design for a future Grant County Skills Center.

People, not presents, make the holidays worthwhile

The middle of January isn’t too late to still be talking about the holidays, is it?

Othello sweeps Quincy

OTHELLO — The Othello Lady Huskies hosted the Quincy Lady Jacks in Central Washington Athletic Conference (CWAC) girls basketball action Saturday night.

Chiefs strike Grizzlies

MOSES LAKE — The Lady Chiefs of Moses Lake took on the visiting Sunnyside Grizzlies in a non-league bowling contest at Lake Bowl Thursday afternoon.

Colleen Ann Irwin (Perkins)

Colleen Ann Irwin (Perkins), 69, of Wilbur, passed away Jan. 5, 2009, at Deaconess Medical Center in Spokane, following a brave battle with cancer.

Frances L. McFarland

On Jan. 6, 2009, our loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother and friend went home to be with the Lord.

OTHELLO CITY COUNCIL

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

Mariners to visit local school

Players to host clinic at Big Bend

MOSES LAKE — The Seattle Mariners are coming back to Moses Lake.

Soap Lake amends trash can ordinance

Will need to get garbage cans approved

SOAP LAKE — The Soap Lake City Council changed an ordinance on what garbage cans can be used.

People, not presents, make the holidays worthwhile

The middle of January isn’t too late to still be talking about the holidays, is it?

Christopher John Murphy

Christopher John Murphy passed away Dec. 9, 2008.

Young politics

MOSES LAKE — When Adrianna and Valerie Garibay see injustice in the world, they want it fixed.

John (Jack) E.A. Fruchtl

Dear friend, father, grandfather and great-grandfather passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008.

Businesses sought for student job shadows

MOSES LAKE — On Groundhog Day, Feb. 2, groundhogs won’t be the only ones looking for their shadows.

Bulldogs nip Chiefs for league lead

Pasco 63Moses Lake 56

MOSES LAKE — The noise resonating inside the Moses Lake High School gym was nearly deafening Friday night as the Chiefs girls basketball team hosted archrival Pasco in front of a the largest home-crowd the Chiefs have had all season.

Knodell sworn in as superior court judge

Replaces retiring magistrate

EPHRATA — Former Grant County Prosecutor John Knodell was sworn in as a superior court judge Friday.

Howard Andrew Swanson

On New Year’s Day, Howard Andrew Swanson lost his courageous battle against cancer at the age of 79.

Grant County Democrats re-elect Webb as chair

Looks to restart book program

GRANT COUNTY — The Grant County Democratic Party re-elected Ellie Webb as party chair Saturday.

Frances P. Fletcher

Frances Perry Fletcher, 100, passed away on Jan. 3, 2009, at Columbia Basin Hospital in Ephrata.

Grant County settles Vargas civil rights lawsuit

Insurance pays $250,000

GRANT COUNTY — Grant County settled a lawsuit with a Quincy man for $250,000, after he was kept in jail for seven months.

Chiefs sweep home duals

Moses Lake pounds Richland, Eastmont

MOSES LAKE — Thursday night’s home meet for the Moses Lake wrestling team was twice as nice as the Chiefs rolled past Eastmont and Richland to sweep the double dual meet.

Mildren I. Powell

Mildred I. Powell, 83, long-time Moses Lake resident, passed away Dec. 25, 2008, at Samaritan Hospital.

The Crescent Hotel opens in Quincy

Hospitality veteran manages business

QUINCY — The owners of Short Stop food and gas in Quincy opened another business in town on Jan. 1, The Crescent Hotel.

Darlene Emma Christensen

In loving memory of Darlene Emma Christensen, 77, of Bothell, Wash., who died at Evergreen hospice center Thursday, Jan. 1, 2009, after a long and brave battle with cancer.

Moses Lake asks people to unblock grates

Snow and debris block some storm drains

MOSES LAKE — With the melting snow and warmer weather, Moses Lake city officials are asking residents to scrape clean street grates if they’re blocked with snow or debris.

LEGAL NOTICE

Multi Agency Communications Center E911

Lee named new prosecutor for Grant County

Will serve until November election

EPHRATA — The Grant County commissioners named Angus Lee as the replacement for Grant County Prosecutor John Knodell.

Financial rep receives award

MOSES LAKE — COUNTRY Financial representative Paul Koethke of Moses Lake recently received the National Multiline Sales Award.

Salvation Army director retires after 13 years

Community thanks Tobias for service

MOSES LAKE — After roughly 13 years of service as the director of the Salvation Army of Grant County, Trudy Tobias retired.

Grant County Republicans re-organize

Dent no longer chairman

GRANT COUNTY — The Grant County Republican Party re-organized Saturday.

Quincy continues to look at ladder trucks

Decides to keep looking at truck in Alabama

QUINCY — The Quincy City Council chose to pursue buying a used ladder truck in Alabama after hearing from a Spokane company on Tuesday.

Laurine 'Laurie' Marie Heath

Laurine “Laurie” Marie Heath, beloved wife, mother and grandmother passed away Dec. 20, 2008, unexpectedly from heart failure.

Guadalupe Juan Arteaga

Guadalupe Juan Arteaga, 34, died in Colima, Mexico, on Dec. 30, 2008. Viewing and visitation will be held from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Othello with a rosary/vigil service at 7 p.m. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Friday at 11 a.m. Burial will follow in Columbia Memorial Gardens, Pasco, Wash.. Arrangements in care of Carver Family Funeral Home, Othello.

Linda Reiner

Linda Reiner, 69, longtime Ephrata resident died on Dec. 31, 2008, in Sunbridge Care Center in Moses Lake. At her request, no services will be held. Arrangements in care of Carver Family Funeral Home, Moses Lake.

Grand Coulee Dam plant to be renamed

Late agency head to be honored

GRAND COULEE — The last time Dan DuBray saw John W. Keys, III, he was wearing a jacket adorned with U.S. Bureau of Reclamation insignia.

Chiefs drop road game to Wildcats

Tuesday's prep sports recaps

EAST WENATCHEE — The Eastmont Wildcats basketball team seemed to pull off the impossible Tuesday night as they kept Moses Lake senior guard Josh Loera to only two points in the Chiefs’ 67-58 loss on the road.

Grant County judge Jorgensen retires

Superior Court magistrate's last day is tomorrow

EPHRATA — Grant County Superior Court Judge Ken Jorgensen retires from his position Friday.

World Series planning continues to progress

MOSES LAKE — After more than two months off, the 2009 Babe Ruth World Series Task Force assembled Wednesday night to discuss the progression of planning for the August event in Moses Lake.

Theodore 'Ted' Grant Osborne

Theodore “Ted” Grant Osborne came into the world on a very cold and snowy day, Dec. 17, 1919, born with a twin sister to Omer Harlan and Minnie Jane Osborne on a farm near Gloyd, Wash.

Local rodeo club closes out 2008

MOSES LAKE —?The Moses Lake Jr. Rodeo Club closed out 2008 with the success of their fifth annual Buckin’ Blowout rodeo event in the Ken Ardell Pavilion Dec. 31 at the Grant County Fairgrounds.

Othello discusses snow removal policies

OTHELLO — Othello created an official snow removal policy to inform citizens of what they can expect each winter.

Ephrata hospital approves budget

EPHRATA — Columbia Basin Hospital approved a $14.5 million operating budget for 2009, anticipating a $150,000 loss at the end of the year.

Support sought for air service

MOSES LAKE — Informational meetings about restoring commercial air service to Grant County started Tuesday with two Eugene, Ore.-based consultants fielding questions from businesses about the details.

Othello gets revenge, corral Mustangs

PROSSER, Wash. — The Othello Huskies entered their dual meet last season with Central Washington Athletic Conference rival Prosser confident. They exited the meet with disappointment.

Ruth Walker

Ruth Walker, 83, completed her journey in life and went to be with her lord on Jan. 2, 2009.

Document Title: Notice of Trustee's Sale

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

Warden wrangles Schmunk Invitational title

WARDEN — The Warden Cougars continued their season of 1A dominance Saturday when they rode the performances of two tournament champions to the Jeremiah Schmunk Invitational wrestling tournament team championship.

Warden police chief set to retire

WARDEN — Warden Police Chief Ken Krebs’ final day with the police department is Feb. 2.

Businesses seek employees

COLUMBIA BASIN — There’s about 25 slots available for people wanting to enter a pre-employment training program and possibly work for area companies.

Grant County prosecutor candidates selected by Republican party

EPHRATA — The Grant County Republican Party selected three candidates for the position of Grant County Prosecutor.

Catherine "Kay" Fox

Catherine “Kay” Fox, of Moses Lake, died Dec. 30, 2008, in Sun City West, Ariz.

Alimina Campbell

Alimina Campbell, 78, passed away Saturday, Jan. 3, 2009, at LakeRidge Special Care, Moses Lake.

World Series Task Force unites

MOSES LAKE — The 2009 Babe Ruth World Series Task Force will re-assemble Wednesday night following a two-month hiatus for the winter holidays.

Moses Lake boys give coach win

HANFORD, Wash. — The Moses Lake Chiefs gave their head coach Rolland Hansen a birthday present he could cherish Friday night — a 69-64 victory over the Hanford Falcons.

Jackie Ray Heston

Jackie Ray Heston, 72, longtime Royal City resident, passed away Monday, Dec. 29, 2008, at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane.

Chiefs roll to undefeated holiday invite

AUBURN, Wash. — The Moses Lake Chiefs girls basketball team continued their dominating season Dec. 29 through Dec. 31 as they finished the Auburn-Riverside Holiday Invitational undefeated.

Grant County commissioner takes office

Grant County commissioner takes office

Just chillin'

MOSES LAKE — Entire families gathered at the Moses Lake Museum & Art Center Saturday to make crafts.

Lloyd Alvin Peterson

Lloyd Alvin Peterson, 74, of Meridian, Idaho, passed away on Dec. 29, 2008, at Sutter Roseville Medical Center in Roseville, Calif.

Weather delays bus travel in Grant County

COLUMBIA BASIN — Severe weather is delaying bus routes up to an hour in Grant County and causing cancelations on some routes.

McDonald's opens

MOSES LAKE — The newly rebuilt Stratford Road McDonald’s in Moses Lake opened Monday at 6 a.m. after being closed for more than three months for construction.

Talkin' about our generations

The “generation gap” will always be present.

Howard A. Swanson

Howard A. Swanson, 79, Moses Lake resident, passed away at Samaritan Hospital on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2009.

Polar Bear Plunge raises money for animal shelter

MOSES LAKE — Several people stripped down on New Year’s Day to take a dip in Moses Lake while parts of the surface were still frozen.

Chiefs take second at wrestling classic

SPOKANE — The Moses Lake Chiefs began 2009 with a solid performance at the Pacific Northwest Classic wrestling tournament last weekend at University High School in Spokane.

Fireworks, gunfire reported during New Year's Eve

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake police responded to several firework and gunfire calls related to the New Year’s Day holiday.

PUBLIC NOTICE

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

New owners take over Curves

MOSES LAKE — Alberta Cannon and her daughter TJ Newman are starting the new year as the new owners of the women’s only Curves exercise franchise in Moses Lake.

Warden wins Christmas title

ROYAL CITY — The Warden Cougars wrestling team clawed their way to a first place finish at Royal High School’s annual Christmas Tournament Tuesday. 

Thena Mae Smith

Thena Mae Smith, long time columbia basin resident passed away Dec. 22, 2008, at 3:15 p.m., with her family by her side.

Moses Lake lassos Round-Up tourney title

PENDELTON, Ore. — The Moses Lake wrestling team traveled to Pendelton, Ore. for the Bronco Round-Up wrestling tournament and closed out 2008 with a championship performance.

Charlotte Sabina Heaverlo

Charlotte Sabina Heaverlo was born on Feb. 7, 1923, in Hague, N.D. She was the daughter of Joe and Johanna Miller. Our mom finally crossed the finish line on Dec. 28, 2008, after many years living in the Columbia Basin and Kittitas Valley.

More cutbacks expected at Genie

MOSES LAKE — A second voluntary exit program is expected at Genie Industries in January followed by a likely reduction in employees.

A home in the snow

MOSES LAKE — The wind blew across the backyard of 9626 Superior Court, south of Moses Lake, hard enough to drop the temperature.

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY

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

Quincy accepts bid for reclaimed water facility

QUINCY — The Quincy City Council approved a $2.2 million bid for first part of construction of the wastewater reuse facility.

Father and son talk about their meth addiction

MOSES LAKE — It’s been more than a year since Irvin and Justin Olson with the Life After Meth Project met with the Columbia Basin Herald to talk about their addictions and their triumphs.