Friday, July 31
Grant County Prosecutor
Reader endorses Lin
I did not intend to get involved in the Prosecutors election until I read Angus Lee’s response May 28, to Judge Jorgensen’s letter to the editor, May 14. I am endorsing Albert Lin for Prosecuting Attorney.
Moses Lake tables sign ordinance
Free speech discussed
MOSES LAKE — After listening to citizen comments about an ordinance regulating the placement of signs, Moses Lake City Council chose to table the issue Tuesday night.
Grant County Prosecutor
Reader supports Angus Lee
I have served in Law Enforcement since 1998, and during this period of time I have, I investigated complaints, issued citations and infractions, and arrested people for crimes they committed.
Charles Robert Snyder
Charles Robert Snyder, 78, of Royal City, Washington, passed away Monday, July 27, 2009 due to an extended illness.
Lawmakers address exempt well moratorium
Working toward solution
KITTITAS COUNTY — Rep. Bill Hinkle, R-Cle Elum, Sen. Janéa Holmquist, R-Moses Lake, and Rep. Judy Warnick, R-Moses Lake, met with realtors and home builders affected by the 120 day moratorium on extracting water from exempt wells in Kittitas County Monday.
Prosecutor candidates debate
Public discussion held by prosecutor, challengers
MOSES LAKE — All three candidates for Grant County prosecutor gathered to talk to the Grant County Republican Women about the election Tuesday night.
Grant County Prosecutor
Reader supports Robert Schiffner
I worked as a Public Defender in Grant County for three years, and currently handle appeals from the District Court. I worked with Robert Schiffner on the defense side; I’ve probably contested 100 cases against Albert Lin as a Prosecutor; I’ve had a couple of cases with Angus Lee. I like all three and work well them. But it is clear that Robert Schiffner would make the best Prosecutor. Schiffner is the only home grown candidate, and committed to the area. He has no ambition to seek higher office or leave for a better job. Schiffner is probably the smartest attorney in the county. He’s worked as a prosecutor, public defender, private attorney, and an appellate attorney. Schiffner is a very thorough attorney. He leaves no stone unturned when he prepares a case. He understands the Grant County legal system from being on both sides, and thus, is best qualified in knowing when to charge a crime, and when to take a case to trial instead of a plea agreement. Because he has experience working in the private sector as an engineer, and costing out projects, Schiffner will find a way to substantially lessen the costs associated with the legal system in Grant County. Mr. Lin has always been fair when I’ve dealt with him as a prosecutor, and is certainly qualified for the job. Schiffner has better and more all around experience. Lee is the young go-getter of the bunch, and I believe 7 years from now, he’ll be a force to be reckoned with. But with only three years experience, and being only 30 years old, I believe he’s not quite there. Not only in legal experience, but in other ways, that only maturity and life experience can teach. For those reasons, I support Schiffner for prosecutor.
Grant County Prosecutor
Reader supports Angus Lee
I just finished reading the letter to the editor regarding the prosecutor’s office. It would appear the “good old boys” are weighing in just like the Republican Party is trying to block our President’s movements to change the system. A system that has become too top heavy and unresponsive to the needs of our people.
GRANT COUNTY PROSECUTOR
Reader supports Albert Lin
While serving for eight years as a Grant County commissioner, I had the privilege of getting to know Albert Lin, who is running for Grant County Prosecuting Attorney. Albert is a sincere, honest professional, who is well respected by people who know him.
TEA PARTY
Reader wants people to attend
If you are concerned about the direction our country is headed, the time to stand up and be heard is now! Our Congress and President have decided we should be a socialist country and every day our government spends money they don’t have in addition to taking over more private businesses. The speed at which this country is changing is unprecedented! In order to stop this tyranny and restore our republic and liberty, the citizens must speak up now. There are plans in the making that will destroy our health care system at a cost of trillions of additional dollars. If you would like to do your part to stop this madness, come join us at the Grant County Independence Day Tea Party, Wednesday, July 1, 4:30-7:00 at the corner of 5th and Pioneer. Bring your signs and flags!
Dent returns as GOP chair
Mike Shay resigns
GRANT COUNTY — Tom Dent has returned to fulfill the chairman position for the Grant County Republican Party.
Jeremy Richard Skinner
Jeremy Richard Skinner, aka Tweeker, 23, died on his birthday, July 25, 2009 as the result of a car accident near Moses Lake. Jeremy was born July 25, 1986 in Moses Lake to Michael Douglas and Deborah Kaye (Brower) Skinner.
Quincy school board member resigns
District creating two at-large positions
QUINCY— There was an empty chair at the Quincy School District’s last meeting.
Moses Lake tables sign ordinance again
Listened to concerns, seek draft
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake City Council continued to listen to concerns about an amendment to clarify an ordinance regulating the placement of signs in the city Tuesday night.
R-71
Reader wants to sign petition
Where is the petition for R-71? I want to sign it, please! I think everyone else should sign it proudly too. This goes way beyond the issue of gay rights now with me. This is nothing more than a bully tactic to intimidate voters from expressing their feelings through signing a petition. Enough!
HEALTH CARE
Reader believes in a single-payer system
A single-payer system for health care is the only way we can all have care because it will cut out profits going to insurance companies and drug corporations, it will cut out repetitious record keeping, and this will provide the money to pay for the system.
GRANT COUNTY PROSECUTOR
Reader excited for change in Grant County
Yea! Finally, we in Grant County have several people in the race for county prosecutor. I feel a need to finally tell what I learned when our daughter was in law school. She was raised in the Moses Lake school system and received her AA from Big Bend. I thought it would be right and good if she returned to Grant County when she got her law degree. She had other thoughts. She repeatedly told us that she would work anywhere but Grant County. The reason being is that the law professors used Grant County as a lesson for what not to do. The legal system in Grant County was used as a joke. She was also warned about the “good old boy club” that was in the county. No, she did not want to have anything to do with having Grant County on her resume.
Cantwell talks energy at REC
Senator discusses legislation
MOSES LAKE — With supportive words and mention of a possible tax credit, Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., complimented REC Silicon’s creation of green jobs during her tour of the Moses Lake plant Thursday.
TEA PARTY
Reader gives reason to take part
My father, Sydney W. Bennett was killed in World War II on April, 19, 1945, in Italy. I was able to travel and see his grave. I stood where he encountered a German sniper’s bullet. He fell far away from home and his three children, in a place of great beauty where no birds sang. I stood where he died and watched birds fly over the valley and sing again. He died so that place could be as it was the day I found it 50 years later.
Pros. Lee counters lawsuit
Grant County files response to Neils
SPOKANE — An attorney for Grant County’s insurance company responded to a former Grant County employee’s accusations against her boss.
GRANT COUNTY PROSECUTOR
Reader supports Albert Lin
Our Grant County prosecuting attorney needs to be one who has experience in superior, district and juvenile courts, as an attorney carrying out justice for all of us. Albert Lin became a deputy prosecutor 10 years ago this September, is in the felony division, and has successfully prosecuted violent offenders. Albert has also handled many other crimes, including fraudulent document cases; he is a zealot for victims’ rights.
PRESIDENT OBAMA
Reader writes to the president
You are President of the United States, a country that I love and am proud to be a loyal citizen.
FedEx Ground center nearing completion
Will serve greater Columbia Basin area
MOSES LAKE — An 8,000 square-foot distribution center for FedEx Ground is expected to be completed soon.
MOSES LAKE SIGN ORDINANCE
Reader opposes city council's efforts
After reading the paper and what appears to be a blatant disregard for what the people are saying they want (no ordinance) and what the City Council seems to intend to do (pass the ordinance regardless of what the people say they want) I hope that everyone writes to the Council and tells them exactly how they feel about the Council doing the opposite of what those who elected them want. After reviewing this article with my children even my 7 year old daughter pointed out that what appears to be transpiring is not right and summed it up with “that’s not fair, the people elected them.” The fact that someone represents that 144 people would sign a petition in favor of the sign ordinance does not outweigh a petition that is actually signed by individuals who do not want the sign ordinance.
Grant County Prosecutor
Reader supports Angus Lee
I’m writing to support our present Prosecuting Attorney, D. Angus Lee. He has been in office since January, when he was unanimously appointed by the Grant County Commissioners. With his great knowledge of law and technology, he has started the process of implementing a new case management system that will save the county thousands of dollars and increase efficiency in the Prosecutor’s Office. He has cut wasteful spending and reorganized the office, resulting in a 30 percent increase in the number of deputy prosecutors fighting crime, while at the same time being $130,000 under budget after only the first trimester. During this recession, everyone’s budget has been cut but Angus has actually made things better at the same time.
Pirates cage Kelowna Falcons
Moses Lake 8Kelowna 3
KELOWNA, British Columbia — The Pirates scored early and often Thursday night and Moses Lake won their second consecutive series with a 8-3 win over the Kelowna Falcons.
EDUCATION FUNDING
Reader seeks advocates
The 2009 Legislature dealt with our state’s fiscal crisis in a way that sought to avoid lasting harm to public higher education. However, deep budget cuts and steep tuition increases have led some to speculate we have crossed an important divide.
WASHINGTON
Reader thinks state deteriorating
After being born and raised in a conservative-postured Washington State; I returned in 2005 to find liberal progressive San Francisco/ Sierra Club politics and morals running rampant. I have since corrected a big mistake through action, and moved back to Tennessee. What a relief: no more ridiculously high property taxes and increases just to cover a never-ending illegal alien influx or services that no one really wants. Christmas is still celebrated as a Christian Holiday period. Naked bicycling is never permitted, and homosexuality is still immoral period. The worst thing I found was that nobody, and I mean nobody really gave a damn; just went along with the overthrow of a once respected State which is now a laughing stock that is storied in the national news almost daily. Good luck to the very few conservative (and I don’t mean Republican or Democrat, just Conservative) minded. Hopefully common sense will return, but I fear the State is going, going … yup, gone.
Suspect shoots at deputy near Othello
Suspects flee after pursuit, crash
OTHELLO — A man shot at Adams County sheriff’s deputies after a vehicle pursuit Wednesday night near Othello.
MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL
Reader ponders candidates with same name
An interesting development has come about in the race for city council positions in Moses Lake. In reading the names, there are two Liebrecht’s listed; one male and one female candidate. Since I do not know either of these people, a little research was necessary. Well, guess what? We have a husband and wife both running for a seat on the council. Has a precedence been set regarding this situation? There are at least two ways of looking at this … one being that this is very commendable for a husband and wife both wishing to “give back” to our fair city. The other thought is one that came to my mind, especially since this is so rare, that there might be an “agenda.” I would greatly appreciate being enlightened on this.
Pete Knittle runs for Moses Lake School District
Ready for more leadership
MOSES LAKE — Former Lakeview Terrace Elementary Principal Pete Knittle announced he is running for Moses Lake School District position 4 this week.
Ryan Doumit shines in return
Catcher activated on July 10
PITTSBURGH — After missing nearly three months of the 2009 baseball season with a wrist injury, Moses Lake native and Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Ryan Doumit returned to the lineup on July 10.
Candidates finish filing for election
Last day to file was Friday
COLUMBIA BASIN — Friday was the final day for people to file for an elected office in Grant and Adams counties.
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Thursday, July 30
Gordon Rulien Whitener
Gordon Rulien Whitener, 85, long time Moses Lake resident, passed away at his home Monday July 27, 2009.
Kelowna fends off Moses Lake
Kelowna 5Moses Lake 3
KELOWNA, British Columbia — Moses Lake jumped on top of the Falcons with a pair of runs in the fourth inning, but Kelowna rallied to knock off Moses Lake 5-3.
Lorraine C. Williamson
Lorraine C. Williamson peacefully passed away on July 6, 2009.
County readies for Airway Drive move
Lowest bid at $711,011
EPHRATA — Grant County is in the process of reviewing four bids for moving Airway Drive, so it loops around the red parking lot of the Grant County Fairgrounds.
World series tournament begins Aug. 15
Participant housing completed
MOSES LAKE — The 2009 16-18 Babe Ruth World Series baseball tournament less than three weeks away and the Babe Ruth World Series Task Force will meet Wednesday night to discuss the event to be held at Larson Playfield.
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Moses Lake Devils finish first
CHENEY, Wash. — The Moses Lake Devils U10 girls soccer team returned from the second annual 3-versus-3 Cheney Shoot Out soccer tournament in Cheney, Wash., with a pair of medal-winning performances.
Moses Lake council favors stormwater fee option
Was not adopted
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake City Council reviewed five proposals to fund the federally mandated storm water treatment plan and favored one proposal Tuesday.
Washington Spirit to hold tryouts
Softball tryouts are next month
TRI-CITIES — The Washington Spirit softball program will hold tryouts for the fall 2009 and summer 2010 seasons next month in Tri-Cities, Wash.
Dr. Juanita Patterson Booker
Dr. Juanita Patterson Booker, affectionately known in Othello as “Dr. Pat”, passed away on December 19 at Avalon Care Center due to complications from a brain tumor. She was 84.
Wednesday, July 29
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE
File No.: 7301.24663 Grantors: Northwest Trustee Services, Inc. CitiMortgage, Inc. Grantee: Eric M. Nelson and Lolita L. Nelson, husband and wife Tax Parcel ID No.: Abbreviated Legal: Notice of Trustee's Sale Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq. I. On August 7, 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 26, LAKELAND ADDITION DIVISION NO. 1, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 16 OF PLATS, PAGE(S) 78 AND 79, RECORDS OF GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON. Commonly known as: 1354 EAST SANDPIPER CIRCLE MOSES LAKE, WA 98837 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 08/31/07, recorded on 09/12/07, under Auditor's File No. 1222887, records of Grant County, Washington, from ERIC M. NELSON and LOLITA L. NELSON, husband and wife, as Grantor, to Security Title Guaranty, Inc., as Trustee, to secure an obligation "Obligation" in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. solely as nominee for MORTGAGEIT, INC., 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. 1254036. *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 05/05/2009 Monthly Payments $19,663.11 Late Charges $637.76 Lender's Fees & Costs $42.21 Total Arrearage $20,343.08 Trustee's Expenses (Itemization) Trustee's Fee $540.00 Title Report $879.39 Statutory Mailings $22.96 Recording Costs $28.00 Postings $70.00 Sale Costs $0.00 Total Costs $1,540.35 Total Amount Due: $21,883.43 Other known defaults as follows: IV. The sum owing on the Obligation is: Principal Balance of $218,334.84, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument evidencing the Obligation from 08/01/08, 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 August 7, 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 07/27/09 (11 days before the sale date), to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before the close of the Trustee's business on 07/27/09 (11 days before the sale date), the default(s) as set forth in paragraph III, together with any subsequent payments, late charges, advances, costs and fees thereafter due, is/are cured and the Trustee's fees and costs are paid. The sale may be terminated any time after 07/27/09 (11 days before the sale date), and before the sale by the Borrower, Grantor, any Guarantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance paying the entire balance of principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees, and advances, if any made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust. VI. A written notice of default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): NAME AND ADDRESS ERIC M. NELSON 1354 EAST SANDPIPER CIRCLE MOSES LAKE, WA 98837 ERIC M. NELSON 3147 EAST SPAULDING AVENUE #104 PUEBLO, CO 81008 LOLITA L. NELSON 1354 EAST SANDPIPER CIRCLE MOSES LAKE, WA 98837 LOLITA L. NELSON 3147 EAST SPAULDING AVENUE #104 PUEBLO, CO 81008 by both first class and either certified mail, return receipt requested on 03/23/09, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and on 03/23/09 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
Babe Ruth World Series housing completed
Task force meeting is tonight
MOSES LAKE — With the 2009 16-18 Babe Ruth World Series baseball tournament less than three weeks away, the Babe Ruth World Series Task Force will meet tonight to discuss the event to be held at Larson Playfield next month.
Safety while enjoying the sun
Prevention tips, warning signs
MOSES LAKE — Amid the slip-n-slides and children eagerly awaiting the sound of the ice cream truck, people should take precautions during a heat wave.
Carmella McBride
Traveled the world, lived life to the fullest.
Casazza sets home run record
Moses Lake 5Kelowna 4
KELOWNA, British Columbia — Chris Casazza broke the West Coast League’s single-season home run record in the fourth inning and the Pirates won their second consecutive game of the season with a 5-4 win over the Kelowna Falcons.
Man sentenced for assault
Beat his wife after she refused him
EPHRATA — A Grand Coulee man is spending a year in jail for beating his wife after she refused to have sex with him.
William 'Bill' B. Firebaugh
William “Bill” B. Firebaugh, 84, longtime Moses Lake, resident passed away at his home, after a brief illness, Sunday, July 26, 2009.
Tuesday, July 28
$1 million bail set for alleged shooter
Accused of killing Juan "Pooky" Vasquez
EPHRATA — Bail was set at $1 million in Grant County Superior Court Monday for one of two people charged in the shooting death of Juan “Pooky” Vasquez.
Grant County to keep drop boxes open
Seeking solution to revenue problem
EPHRATA — The Grant County commissioners plan to keep at least some garbage drop boxes open.
Moses Lake man dies in wreck
Driver under investigation
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake resident Jeremy Skinner died when the car he was riding in crashed early Saturday morning.
Vincent T. Gunderson
Vincent T. Gunderson, 91, longtime Moses Lake resident, passed away Friday, July 24, 2009, at Samaritan Hospital.
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EDC golf tournament is Friday
Sponsorship opportunities available
MOSES LAKE — The Grant County Economic Development Council (EDC) will host the ninth annual Duel in the Desert golf tournament Friday at the Moses Lake Golf Club.
Fluaitt finishes sixth at nationals
Went 7-3 at cadet freestyle tournament
FARGO, N.D. — Kabe Fluaitt, a 285-pound wrestler for the Moses Lake High School wrestling team represented Washington’s cadet wrestling team at the 2009 ASICS/Vaughan Junior & Cadet National Championships in Fargo, N.D., July 17 through July 25.
Rage wrap up Western World Series
Team finishes tournament with loss
EVERETT, Wash. — The Moses Lake Rage 14U girls fastpitch softball wrapped up their National Softball Association Youth Western World Series in Everett, Wash., following a 4-0 loss to the Bellevue Blast Thursday morning.
Monday, July 27
River Dogs finish Baden Invitational at .500
Columbia Basin ends tournament at 2-2
SEATTLE — The Columbia Basin River Dogs struggled over the weekend at the Baden Invitational tournament at the University of Washington in Seattle to finish tournament play with a 2-2 record.
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Keri Suzanne Link Armstrong Brown
Keri Armstrong, 40, passed away, Tuesday, July 21, 2009, in Moses Lake.
Pirates roll over RiverHawks
Moses Lake 9Spokane 0
SPOKANE, Wash. — Zane Bator and Chris Casazza hit back-to-back home runs in the top of the sixth to propel the Pirates to the 9-0 victory over the Spokane RiverHawks.
NOTICE OF FILING OF PETITION FOR ADDITION OF LAND TO
MOSES LAKE IRRIGATION AND REHABILITATION DISTRICT
Moses Lake hosts state tournament
Tourney begins Saturday
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake and Larson Playfield will play host to the 2009 American Legion Junior A division state tournament held August 1 through Aug. 5.
Forget UFC, watch election action
I enjoy watching a good fight.
Moses Lake woman charged with theft, forgery
Allegedly stole $35,000 from family business
EPHRATA — A Moses Lake woman allegedly stole about $35,000 from her family’s business.
Saturday, July 25
Friday, July 24
Moses Lake woman encounters burglar
Suspect fled
MOSES LAKE — A 72-year-old Moses Lake woman awoke to find an unknown male in her home on South Sunset Drive Thursday morning.
Fluaitt rolls at national tourney
Clinches All-America ranking
FARGO, N.D. — Moses Lake High School heavyweight wrestler and the Washington state freestyle cadet 285-pound state champion Kabe Fluaitt earned a guaranteed All-American award Thursday.
John Joe McMains
Joe was born March 30, 1931, in Dexter, New Mexico, to Paul McMains and Leola (Byers) McMains.
Thursday, July 23
Fire burns 150 acres near Wild Horse
Under investigation
GEORGE — A wild land fire burned more than 150 acres of sagebrush Tuesday afternoon, roughly six miles southwest of George.
Liz Marie Harig
Liz Marie Harig passed away July 22, 2009, at Lakeridge Care Facility.
Man charged in Soap Lake woman's death
Allegedly drank six or seven beers
EPHRATA — A Cheney man allegedly drank six or seven beers before he struck and killed a Soap Lake business owner riding her motor cycle.
Housing still a priority for series task force
Additional host family volunteers needed
MOSES LAKE — The 2009 Babe Ruth World Series Task Force met Wednesday night at the Holiday Inn Express in Moses Lake to discuss preparations for the baseball tournament to be held at Larson Playfield Aug. 15 through Aug. 22.
Clinton Carlton Baesman
July 17, 1933 to July 2, 2009
Your short time on this planet lasted just 76 years. In that time spent, you were born to Lena and Arthur Baesman in the Land O Lakes, Dayton, Minnesota. (Love those Vikes!) Together with your siblings, Russell, Arthur, Gale, Morris, (Morris still hangin’ with us) Delores and Myrtle, you all moved to the west side of Washington. Growing up, and then finally growing out, you decided to join the military, proud to serve you country as a paratrooper in the Army airborne. As a staff sergeant, you were honorably discharged after your tour in the Korean War. Fresh off the boat with a $100 bucks in your pocket, your life changed forever, you met Mom!
Vivian Elaine Schell Hoffman
Vivian Elaine Schell Hoffman, 71, longtime Moses Lake resident, died Sunday, July 19, 2009, in Columbia Crest Care & Rehabilitation in Moses Lake.
Perry Allen Wilson
Perry Allen Wilson, 70, of Moses Lake, died Monday July 20, 2009, at Samaritan Hospital in Moses Lake.
AppleSox slow down Pirates
Wenatchee 5Moses Lake 1
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake couldn’t find an answer for Wenatchee Wednesday night as the AppleSox cruised to a 5-1 victory over the Pirates.
Man charged with vehicular homicide
Allegedly ran stop sign, DUI
EPHRATA — A Mattawa man allegedly ran a stop sign, striking a tractor trailer, killing two of the passengers and injuring two others.
All-Star team ends season
Falls in semifinals to Ellensburg
ANACORTES, Wash. — The Moses Lake 13-year-old Babe Ruth All-Star team ended their season with a third-place finish at the Washington state 13-year-old Babe Ruth Championships in Anacortes, Wash., this past weekend.
Wednesday, July 22
TRUSTEE SALE
File No.: 7219.20153 Grantors: Northwest Trustee Services, Inc. SunTrust Mortgage, Inc. Grantee: Charles T. Gohde, a single person Tax Parcel ID No.: 141347481 Abbreviated Legal: S 1/2 Sec. 18, Twp. 20 N., Rge 23 E, W.M., Grant County, Washington Notice of Trustee's Sale Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq. I. On July 31, 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 29, Block 9, Sunserra at Crescent Bar Phase Three, Final P.U.D. Map, according to the Plat thereof recorded in Volume 24 of Plats, Pages 26 thru 36, Records of Grant County, Washington. Commonly known as: 9411 Canyon Drive NW C-28 Quincy, WA 98848 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 10/03/07, recorded on 10/05/07, under Auditor's File No. 1224438, records of Grant County, Washington, from Charles T. Gohde, a single person, as Grantor, to Washington Administrative Services, Inc., as Trustee, to secure an obligation "Obligation" in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. solely as nominee for Suntrust Mortgage, Inc., as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned by Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. to SunTrust Mortgage, Inc., under an Assignment/Successive Assignments recorded under Auditor's File No. 1252549. *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 04/25/2009 Monthly Payments $25,632.84 Late Charges $1,209.96 Lender's Fees & Costs $106.75 Total Arrearage $26,949.55 Trustee's Expenses (Itemization) Trustee's Fee $675.00 Title Report $1,181.51 Statutory Mailings $22.96 Recording Costs $28.00 Postings $70.00 Total Costs $1,977.47 Total Amount Due: $28,927.02 Other known defaults as follows: IV. The sum owing on the Obligation is: Principal Balance of $352,000.00, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument evidencing the Obligation from 04/01/08, and such other costs and fees as are due under the Obligation, and as are provided by statute. V. The Property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the Obligation as provided by statute. The sale will be made without representation or warranty, express or implied regarding title, possession, encumbrances or condition of the Property on July 31, 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 07/20/09 (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 07/20/09 (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 07/20/09 (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 Charles T. Gohde 9411 Canyon Drive NW C-28 Quincy, WA 98848 Charles T. Gohde 5147 South Mead Street Seattle, WA 98118 Unknown Spouse and/or Domestic Partner of Charles T. Gohde 9411 Canyon Drive NW C-28 Quincy, WA 98848 Unknown Spouse and/or Domestic Partner of Charles T. Gohde 5147 South Mead Street Seattle, WA 98118 by both first class and either certified mail, return receipt requested on 03/13/09, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and on 03/13/09 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
Woman awaits family's return from Iraq
1-161st could return next week
MOSES LAKE — Lisa Cowles is operating under the assumption that no news is good news when it comes to her husband’s and son’s return home from Iraq.
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
FOR GRANT COUNTY
Randy Robert Parks
Randy Robert Parks died peacefully at his home east of Kittitas on July 18.
Thomas N. Lange
Thomas N. Lange, 69, Moses Lake resident, passed away Thursday, July 16, 2009, at LakeRidge Special Care Center.
Eight years given for vehicular homicide, DUI
Killed Soap Lake infant
EPHRATA — The man responsible for the death of 1-year-old Savanna Schooler, of Soap Lake, in January was sentenced to more than eight years in prison.
Business, residential windows shot in Moses Lake
Twelve reports Monday
MOSES LAKE — There were 12 reports of windows being shot and damaged in Moses Lake Monday.
Squad returns from camp
Brings home first-place trophy
CHENEY, Wash. — The Moses Lake High School varsity cheerleading squad returned from the Universal Cheer and Dance Association cheer camp Monday with a first-place trophy.
Special Olympics needs volunteers
Tournaments are next month
TRI-CITIES, Wash. — Coordinators for the Special Olympics are holding softball and golf tournaments next month in the Tri-Cities and volunteers are needed for the events.
Moses Lake stays undefeated
Rage roll over Havoc
EVERETT, Wash. — The Moses Lake Rage 14U Rage girls fastpitch softball team improved to 2-0 at the National Softball Association Youth Western World Series in Everett, Wash., following a 14-2 win over the Washington Havoc Tuesday.
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE
Notice of Trustee's Sale Pursuant To the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq. On August 21, 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, N.A., (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.: 12-0294-035 LOT 29, LAKESHORE ACRES, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 10 OF PLATS, PAGE 8, RECORDS OF GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON. Commonly Known as: 6677 D.5 NE, MOSES LAKE, WA 98837 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 03/27/2007, recorded on 04/27/2007, under Auditor's File No. 1213690 and Deed of Trust re-recorded on ___, under Auditor's File No. __, records of Grant County, Washington from VERGIL L BACKES, III AND MICHELLE P BACKES, HUSBAND AND WIFE, as grantor, to LANDSAFE TITLE OF WASHINGTON, as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as beneficiary. II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any court by reason of the Grantor's or Borrower's default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust. III. The Beneficiary alleges default of the Deed of Trust for failure to pay the following amounts now in arrears and/or other defaults: A. Monthly Payments $15,148.00 B. Late Charges $265.77 C. Beneficiary Advances $ 44.00 D. Suspense Balance ($703.41) E. Other Fees $ 0.00 Total Arrears $14,754.36 F. Trustee's Expenses (Itemization) Trustee's Fee $337.50 Title Report 1008.97 Statutory Mailings $21.96 Recording Fees $88.00 Publication $ .00 Posting $200.00 Total Costs $1,656.43 Total Amount Due: $16,410.79 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 $279,045.30, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument secured from 11/01/2008 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 08/21/2009. 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 08/10/2009 (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 08/10/2009 (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 08/10/2009 (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): VERGIL L BACKES, III 6677 D.5 NE MOSES LAKE, WA, WA 98837 VERGIL L BACKES, III 6677 D.5 NE MOSES LAKE, WA 98837 MICHELLE P BACKES 6677 D.5 NE MOSES LAKE, WA, WA 98837 MICHELLE P BACKES 6677 D.5 NE MOSES LAKE, WA 98837 VERGIL L BACKES6677 D.5 NE MOSES LAKE, WA 98837 by both first class and either certified mail, return receipt requested, or registered mail on 04/06/2009, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and on 04/07/2009 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: May 16, 2009 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. By: B. P. Flores Its: Assistant Secretary RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-914-01-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281-8219 (TS# 09-0043778) 1006.47768-FEI
Perry Eugene 'Gene' Oakley
Perry Eugene “Gene” Oakley, 79, longtime Moses Lake resident, passed away Monday, July 20, 2009, at his home.
Tuesday, July 21
Task force to assemble Wednesday night
Homes needed in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — With the 2009 16-18 Babe Ruth World Series baseball tournament less than a month away, the Babe Ruth World Series Task Force will assemble Wednesday night to discuss the event to be held at Larson Playfield Aug. 15 through Aug. 22.
Coulee City woman dies in crash
Man arrested for DUI
SOAP LAKE — Mildred A. Kreider, 50, Coulee City, died Sunday night when her motorcycle was struck by an SUV on state Route 17, 13 miles from Soap Lake.
Traffic camera lawsuit certified
Moses Lake attorney claims city takes too much money
EPHRATA — A class action lawsuit attacking Moses Lake’s traffic cameras was certified Friday afternoon in Grant County Superior Court.
Dayne Anthony White
“Our dearest baby, please know that our time spent with you was our greatest pleasure. Every moment will be forever cherished.”
Local community supports Grant County EDC
Golf tournament is next week
MOSES LAKE — The Grant County Economic Development Council (EDC) will host the ninth annual Duel in the Desert golf tournament Friday, July 31.
Charlotte R. 'Charli' Johnson
Charlotte R. ‘Charli’ Johnson, 69, longtime Moses Lake resident, passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2009, at Samaritan Hospital in Moses Lake as a result of her long fight with lung disease.
Mid Kreider
Mid Kreider, 55, of Coulee City, proprietress of Coulee City Express coffee stand in Soap Lake, was killed in a traffic accident Sunday evening, July 19, 2009.
Kenneth Martin Gunter
Kenneth Martin Gunter was born November 13, 1924, to parents Rollie Admiral Gunter and Mary Lois Carrico in Davis City, Iowa.
Kelowna sweeps Moses Lake
Falcons 5Pirates 4
KELOWNA, British Columbia — The Kelowna Falcons wrapped up a three-game series sweep of the Pirates with their second straight 5-4 victory over Moses Lake Sunday night.
Edith B. Hussey
Edith B. Hussey died peacefully December 7, 2008, surrounded by her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchild.
Monday, July 20
Irrigators react to rate proposal
Future meetings in Quincy, Royal City
MOSES LAKE — Grant County PUD listened to mixed responses from irrigators concerning a proposal to simplify its irrigation rate structure.
Blood found in suspect vehicles
No weapon found
DESERT AIRE — Blood was found in two cars searched in connection to the Desert Aire shooting death of an Ephrata teenager.
All I'm asking is for a little accountability
There are some things that just drive me up the wall.
River Dogs roll into finals, fall in extras
Columbia Basin finishes second
PULLMAN, Wash. — The Columbia Basin River Dogs wrapped up the 2009 Nike Elite Tournament over the weekend with a second place finish following a 5-4 12-inning loss to North Corner Tribe of Everett.
Columnist's turkey hunting exploits recognized
Series placed first in contest
MOSES LAKE — Columbia Basin Herald columnist Dennis L. Clay’s love of the outdoors fueled his award-winning column series on turkey hunting.
Kelowna stops Moses Lake
Falcons take first two from Pirates
KELOWNA, British Columbia — Moses Lake’s DC Legg led off Saturday’s game against Kelowna with his second home run of the season, but it wouldn’t be enough to ship the Pirates past the Falcons.
Friday, July 17
Dorothy Jean McInturff Hanson
Dorothy Jean McInturff Hanson passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2009.
Prisci Fashion Boutique offers another option
New store opens
MOSES LAKE — If you want to lessen your chances of finding someone with the same outfit in Moses Lake, try shopping at Prisci’s Fashion Boutique.
John (Joe) McMains
John (Joe) McMains passed away Monday, July 6, 2009, after a courageous fight against cancer. He was surrounded by family and friends.
Mikel John Spencer
Mikel John Spencer, 49, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Moses Lake on Sunday, June 14, 2009.
Ephrata council ponders routes
No decision on PUD power line options
EPHRATA — The Ephrata City Council heard a presentation about a Grant County PUD power line without offering their opinion on the route.
Frensdorf makes trip to nationals
Will compete in cutting event
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake junior Matea Frensdorf will make her first appearance at the National High School Finals Rodeo (NHSFR) next week when she competes in the 61st annual competition in the girls cutting event.
Warden removing hulk vehicles
Police working east to west
WARDEN — Warden police are cleaning up abandoned vehicles in the city.
Hospital Auxiliary to hold tourney
Tourney is Sept. 11
EPHRATA — The Columbia Basin Hospital Auxiliary will host the “Famous 9 of 09” golf tournament Sept. 11 at the Lakeview Golf and Country Club in Soap Lake.
Alma Wilkie
Alma Wilkie, 83, longtime Moses Lake resident, passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2009, at Deaconess Medical Center in Spokane. Her children were with her.
Thursday, July 16
CELP centered
The Center for Environmental Law & Policy (CELP) announced they oppose federal money for an Odessa Subarea aquifer study.
Gary A. Buchmann
Gary A. Buchmann, age 57, died July 9, 2009, at Columbia Basin Hospital.
Two Mattawa men killed in crash
Driver being investigated
MATTAWA — Two Mattawa men were killed in a collision on state Route 243, one mile west of Mattawa, Wednesday morning.
Richland to host PGA golf event
Tournament is in Richland
RICHLAND, Wash. — The PGA’s Pacific Northwest NW Open golf tournament will return to southeast Washington for the second straight year.
Richard 'Rich' James Gunhammer
Lottie Mae O'Rear
A native of Locust Bayou, Arkansas, and a resident of Moses Lake, Lottie Mae O’Rear passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2009, in Moses Lake.
Moses Lake discusses storm water plan
Reduced rate introduced
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake introduced a lower rate for residents to pay for a mandated storm water treatment program.
Charlotte R. Johnson
Charlotte R. Johnson, 69, longtime Moses Lake resident, passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2009, at Samaritan Hospital in Moses Lake.
Ann Louise Ross
Ann Louise Ross, 55, longtime Moses Lake resident, passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2009, at her home.
Wednesday, July 15
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE
File No.: 7023.01514 Grantors: Northwest Trustee Services, Inc. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Grantee: Steven Allen Maine II, who also appears of record as Steven A. Maine II, and Maureen S. Maine, husband and wife Tax Parcel ID No.: 000160913018 Abbreviated Legal: W. 657.013' of N 320' NW NE 34-21N. 26EWM Notice of Trustee's Sale Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq. I. On July 24, 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: THE WEST 657.013 FEET OF THE NORTH 320 FEET OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 34, TOWNSHIP 21 NORTH, RANGE 26 E.W.M., GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON. Commonly known as: 12995 DODSON ROAD NORTH EPHRATA, WA 98823 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 12/27/06, recorded on 01/02/07, under Auditor's File No. 1206473, records of Grant County, Washington, from STEVEN A MAINE II and MAUREEN S. MAINE, husband and wife, as Grantor, to Northwest Trustee Services, LLC, as Trustee, to secure an obligation "Obligation" in favor of Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as Beneficiary. *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 oif 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 04/23/2009 Monthly Payments $7,191.36 Late Charges $287.64 Lender's Fees & Costs $60.00 Total Arrearage $7,539.00 Trustee's Expenses (Itemization) Trustee's Fee $607.50 Title Report $749.91 Statutory Mailings $22.96 Recording Costs $0.00 Postings $70.00 Sale Costs $0.00 Total Costs $1,450.37 Total Amount Due: $8,989.37 Other known defaults as follows: IV. The sum owing on the Obligation is: Principal Balance of $158,063.07, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument evidencing the Obligation from 10/01/08, 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 July 24, 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 07/13/09 (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 07/13/09 (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 ffees and costs are paid. The sale may be terminated any time after 07/13/09 (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 STEVEN A. MAINE II 12995 DODSON ROAD NORTH EPHRATA, WA 98823 MAUREEN S. MAINE 12995 DODSON ROAD NORTH EPHRATA, WA 98823 STEVEN A. MAINE II 1955 ROAD 19 NORTHEAST SOAP LAKE, WA 98851 MAUREEN S. MAINE 1955 ROAD 19 NORTHEAST SOAP LAKE, WA 98851 by both first class and either certified mail, return receipt requested on 03/10/09, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and on 03/11/09 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
Lottie O'Rear
Lottie O’Rear, 93, of Camden, Ark., passed away on July 12, 2009, at Samaritan Hospital in Moses Lake.
Killed teenager identified
No arrests made
DESERT AIRE — The teen shot in Desert Aire was identified Tuesday as Michael Flores, 17, of Ephrata.
CB United 96 take second
Girls fall in final
PUYALLUP, Wash. — Some of the best youth soccer programs from throughout the Pacific Northwest competed at the Rainier Challenge Tournament last month in Puyallup, Wash.
Pirates wrap up home stand
Moses Lake hosts Spokane tonight
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Pirates will wrap up a nine-game home stand tonight when they host the visiting Spokane RiverHawks in a one-game series.
Junior Rodeo Club hosts annual rodeo
Event held over weekend
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Junior Rodeo club held its 11th Annual Moses Lake Junior Rodeo over the weekend at the Grant County Fairgrounds.
REC may supply project
Facility planned in Kittitas County
CLE ELUM, Wash. — A division of the REC Group could be a solar panel supplier for a planned 75-megawatt Cle Elum, Wash., solar park called the Teanaway Solar Reserve.
Edward Robert Vasquez
Edward Robert Vasquez went to be with his Father in Heaven on July 10, 2009.
Tuesday, July 14
Teen killed in Mattawa
Body found on the street, shot in head
DESERT AIRE — A 17-year-old male was found dead, apparently shot in the head and dumped in the street in Mattawa, after a fight in Desert Aire early Saturday morning.
Richard James Gunhammer
Richard James Gunhammer, 37, passed away Thursday, July 9, 2009, at his home in Moses Lake.
Edward R. Vasquez
Edward R. Vasquez, 44, passed away at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane on Friday, July 10, 2009.
Beck heads to national rodeo
Moses Lake cowboy is bull riding champion
MOSES LAKE — Three-time Washington High School Rodeo Association (WHSRA) bull riding champion and Moses Lake resident Dakota Beck will take his cowboy skills to the National High School Finals Rodeo (NHSFR) next week in Farmington, N.M.
Manta Rays host swim classic
Local swim meet a success
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Manta Rays swim team wrapped up a successful Sizzlin’ Summer Swim Classic at the Moses Lake Family Aquatic Center over the weekend.
Ernest B. Weber
Ernie passed from this life in the early morning hours of June 13, 2009, to be with Bertie Mae, his sons, parents and brothers.
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE
Notice of Trustee's Sale Pursuant To the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq. On July 24, 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, N.A., (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.: 06-1484-000 LOTS 3 AND 4, BLOCK 12, JESKE ADDITION TO WARDEN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 3 OF PLATS, PAGE 37, RECORDS OF GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON. Commonly Known as: 800 W 9TH AVE , WARDEN, WA 98857 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 07/20/2005, recorded on 07/22/2005,under Auditor's File No. 1173503 and Deed of Trust re-recorded on ___, under Auditor's File No. __, records of Grant County, Washington from SHANE GIBBONS AND LISA GIBBONS, HUSBAND AND WIFE, as grantor, to CHICAGO TITLE, as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as beneficiary. II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any court by reason of the Grantor's or Borrower's default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust. III. The Beneficiary alleges default of the Deed of Trust for failure to pay the following amounts now in arrears and/or other defaults: A. Monthly Payments $3,991.96 B. Late Charges $100.05 C. Beneficiary Advances $ 21.24 D. Suspense Balance ($ 56.94) E. Other Fees $ 23.38 Total Arrears $4,079.69 F. Trustee's Expenses (Itemization) Trustee's Fee $337.50 Title Report 496.34 Statutory Mailings $36.96 Recording Fees $88.00 Publication $750.00 Posting $200.00 Total Costs $1,908.80 Total Amount Due: $5,988.49 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 $62,342.35, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument secured from 10/01/2008 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 07/24/2009. 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 07/13/2009 (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 07/13/2009 (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 07/13/2009 (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): SHANE GIBBONS 800 W 9th St Warden, WA 98857 SHANE GIBBONS 800 W 9TH AVE WARDEN, WA 98857 SHANE GIBBONS 204 S ASH AVE WARDEN, WA 98857 LISA GIBBONS 800 W 9th St Warden, WA 98857 LISA GIBBONS 800 W 9TH AVE WARDEN, WA 98857 LISA GIBBONS 204 S ASH AVE WARDEN, WA 98857 by both first class and either certified mail, return receipt requested, or registered mail on 03/18/2009, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and on 03/18/2009 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: April 22, 2009 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. By: Cheryl Lee Its: Assistant Secretary RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-914-01-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281-8219 (TS# 09-0032892) 1006.46200-FEI
Christa Elfrieda Best
Christa Elfrieda Best, age 69, longtime Moses Lake resident died in her home Friday, July 10, 2009.
Woman fends off burglar with gun
Moses Lake man arrested
WARDEN — A Moses Lake man was arrested after allegedly entering a home near Warden, where he was met at gunpoint by the resident Saturday morning.
Raceway hosts mid-season championships
Park wraps up season's first half
EPHRATA — Tension between racers was high Saturday night as Ephrata Raceway Park hosted the mid-season championships with the Columbia Basin Herald’s Night at the Races.
Parrie D. Oliver
Parrie D. Oliver, 96, longtime Moses Lake resident, passed away Saturday, July 11, 2009, at Columbia Crest Care Center in Moses Lake.
Seven arrested in Moses Lake drug busts
Cocaine, crystal meth found
MOSES LAKE — Seven Moses Lake residents were arrested in connection to a drug operation spanning between Moses Lake and Tri-Cities.
Monday, July 13
Pros. Lee counters lawsuit
Grant County files response to Neils
SPOKANE — An attorney for Grant County’s insurance company responded to a former Grant County employee’s accusations against her boss.
Healing waters guardians
Soap Lake Conservancy works to preserve lake's mineral content
SOAP LAKE -— The water in Soap Lake is special.
Ephrata hosts soaring championships
Pilot Tom Kelley wins event
EPHRATA — Glider pilots from throughout the country congregated at Ephrata Municipal Airport beginning June 30 to participate in the 2009 Soaring Society of America 18-meter National Soaring Championships.
GTA receives $3.6 million
Stimulus money to build Moses Lake facility
EPHRATA — Grant Transit Authority received $3.6 million in federal stimulus money to build a new operations and maintenance facility in Moses Lake.
Reflecting on living here for a year
In two weeks, I’ll have been in the Columbia Basin for a year.
Bellingham rallies late to stop Moses Lake
Bellingham 14Moses Lake 7
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake shortstop Chris Casazza hit his West Coast League-leading fifth home run in the bottom of the sixth but the Bellingham Bells rallied late to take the game 14-7 and the series two games to one.
Milton W. "Milt" Root
Milton W. “Milt” Root, 76, a resident of Moses Lake, Washington, died Tuesday, July 7, 2009, at Avamere Rehabilitation and Specialty Care Center in Beaverton, Oregon.
Christa Best
Christa Best, longtime Moses Lake resident, died at her home Friday, July 10.
Friday, July 10
Big Bend girls camp is next week
Begins Monday
MOSES LAKE — Big Bend Community College will host the second and final girls basketball camp of the summer beginning Monday.
Dune Lake Properties sold to business' broker
Joyce Adams is new owner
MOSES LAKE — Dune Lake Properties owners Sheri and Jake Jacobsen sold their Moses Lake real estate company this week to Joyce Adams, the business’ current broker.
Microsoft receives cooling water
Quincy reclamation project advances
QUINCY — Quincy’s Microsoft Data Center received its first batch of reclaimed water this week.
Drug busts span Moses Lake to Tri-Cities
Marijuana, cocaine and meth
MOSES LAKE — A large-scale drug bust was taking place in Moses Lake and the surrounding county area Thursday.
Five TB cases in Grant County
People live in Royal City, Quincy
GRANT COUNTY — Three Royal city residents and two Quincy residents were diagnosed with tuberculosis last week.
Pirates host camp
Cost is $95
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Pirates instructional camp for boys and girls will begin Monday at 9 a.m. at Larson Playfield in Moses Lake.
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Ephrata Raceway holds championships
Mid-season titles at stake
EPHRATA — The Ephrata Raceway Park will host their mid-season racing championships Saturday night with the Columbia Basin Herald Night at the Races.
Moses Lake stings Kitsap BlueJackets
Moses Lake 6Kitsap 4
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Pirates avoided a sweep at the hands of the Kitsap BlueJackets with a 6-4 win Thursday night at Larson Playfield.
Kids get books during checkups
Moses Lake program needs funds
MOSES LAKE— For Jill Simon, the best part of giving books to children is watching their face light up, she said.
Thursday, July 9
Big Bend faces state funding cut
Continues making improvements
MOSES LAKE — Big Bend Community College’s board members reviewed the upcoming re-construction projects after the state cut more funding.
Kitsap sinks Pirates
Kitsap 2Moses Lake 1
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake starting pitcher Kacy Gardiner threw five innings of no-hit baseball Wednesday night, but Kitsap rallied late for a 2-1 victory at Larson Playfield.
Moses Lake police watch for crosswalk violations
Urging pedestrian safety
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Police Department is providing additional patrols at pedestrian crosswalks for safety purposes.
More money?
Reports are indicating some Democrats in Washington, D.C., are discussing the possibility of another stimulus package.
City adds police to prevent violent crime
Targeting certain neighborhoods in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — Additional police patrols were added since the recent gang-related drive-by shooting on Washington Street in Moses Lake.
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
FOR GRANT COUNTY
Joyce Agnes Lewis
Joyce Agnes Lewis, 85, longtime Soap Lake resident, passed away on Monday, July 6, 2009 at McKay Healthcare and Rehab Center in Soap Lake.
Whittle sets course record
Shoots Moses Lake Golf Club course-best 61
MOSES LAKE — For the first time since 1968, an amateur golfer holds the course record at the Moses Lake Golf Club.
Housing needed for World Series
Approximately 10 homes still needed
MOSES LAKE — The 2009 Babe Ruth World Series to be held at Larson Playfield is less than six weeks away and participant housing is still needed.
Wilson Creek welcomes new superintendent
Brad Smedley started July 1
WILSON CREEK — Brad Smedley wanted to work for Wilson Creek schools since he visited last year.
Wednesday, July 8
Viola Cockshott
Services were held June 26, 2009, for Viola (Vi) Cockshott, 68, a former resident of Moses Lake, who died June 22 at her home in Arroyo Grande after a valiant battle against liver cancer.
Moses Lake drive-by was allegedly gang retaliation
Defendant tells police of connection
EPHRATA — A drive-by shooting in Moses Lake appears to be gang retaliation, where a defendant reportedly said he was trying to scare opposing gang members.
Plane's landing gear collapses after landing
Cause undetermined
MOSES LAKE — Big Bend Community College’s twin-engine plane was 100 yards from the end of the runway Tuesday morning when the left landing gear collapsed, causing it to slide 15 feet.
Kitsap picks off Pirates in series opener
Kitsap 5Moses Lake 0
MOSES LAKE — Kitsap scored three runs in the top of the sixth inning and Moses Lake struggled at the plate as the BlueJackets stung the Pirates 5-0 Tuesday night.
Lillian 'Lillie' Irene Kissler
Lillian “Lillie” Irene Kissler, 88, longtime Moses Lake resident, passed away Sunday, July 5, 2009, at Summer Wood Alzheimer’s Special Care Center.
Moses Lake wins district title
All-Star team qualifies for state
EPHRATA — The Moses Lake 13-year-old Babe Ruth All-Star team cruised through the District 5/7 championship, qualifying for a spot in this month’s state championship tournament over the weekend.
Railroad project could see stimulus money
Moses Lake rail spur considered
MOSES LAKE — The Northern Columbia Basin Railroad Project expansion could receive a portion of a $1.5 billion federal Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) grant.
Timothy Wayne Reynolds
Timothy Wayne Reynolds, of Soap Lake, Washington, died Wednesday, July 1, 2009, at the age of 51.
Martin D. Arriola
Martin D. Arriola, 61, longtime Moses Lake resident, was killed in a motorcycle accident Friday, July 3.
Sonia D. Godinez
Sonia D. Godinez, 41, passed from this life on July 3, 2009, near Royal City.
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON STATE
IN AND FOR SNOHOMISH COUNTY
Man pleads not guilty to murder
Accused of taking part in Juan Vasquez' death
EPHRATA — One of two men charged in the death of 19-year-old Juan “Pooky” Vasquez pleaded not guilty in Grant County Superior Court.
Balcom nabs hole in one
Aced 17th at Moses Pointe
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake School District Executive Director of Secondary Education Dave Balcom shot a hole in one June 30 at the Moses Pointe Golf Course.
Tuesday, July 7
Housing needed for World Series
Approximately 10 homes required in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — The 2009 Babe Ruth World Series Task Force will assemble Wednesday night at the Holiday Inn Express in Moses Lake to discuss the baseball tournament to be held at Larson Playfield Aug. 15 through Aug. 22.
Arctic Circle to close in October
Family business started in 1966
MOSES LAKE — Acting on a decision made two years ago, Moses Lake’s Arctic Circle franchise is closing on Oct. 17.
Pirates to host Kitsap BlueJackets tonight
Moses Lake has won two of three
MOSES LAKE — After starting the 2009 West Coast League (WCL) season 0-19, the Moses Lake Pirates enter tonight’s series opener with the Kitsap BlueJackets having won two of their last three games.
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Moses Lake finishes second
Team qualifies for state tournament
EPHRATA — The Moses Lake 14-year-old Babe Ruth League All-Star team wrapped up the district tournament in Ephrata over the weekend with a second-place finish.
Fire damages building near Moses Lake
Fireworks cause blaze
MOSES LAKE — Fireworks started a fire damaging an office building at the AAA Ready Mix Concrete plant off Valley Road in Moses Lake Sunday night.
Fireworks burn homes, vehicles
Three families displaced
MOSES LAKE — Fireworks are responsible for starting a fire, leading to the destruction of three homes and eight vehicles on Beale Avenue in Moses Lake early Sunday morning.
Steven Todd Worley
Steven Todd Worley, 44, formerly of Rotonda West, Fla., passed away to our Lord on June 20, 2009, in Moses Lake.
Rufus Woods Lake limit corrected
Trout, kokanee limit is two fish
EPHRATA — After confusion about catch limits among anglers at Rufus Woods Lake, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife announced last week the catch limit for trout and kokanee is two fish.
Moses Lake woman shot Saturday
Five men arrested
MOSES LAKE — Five people were arrested in connection with the shooting of a 22-year-old Moses Lake woman Saturday morning.
Monday, July 6
Moses Lake Senior Center donates van
Donation leads to inspiration
MOSES LAKE — Tim Yzaguirre was born with his umbilical cord wrapped around his neck, preventing oxygen from reaching his brain.
Clinton C. Baesman
Clinton C. Baesman, 75, longtime Moses Lake resident, passed away Thursday, July 2, 2009, at Samaritan Hospital.
Manta Rays to host swim meet
Invitational is this weekend
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Manta Rays swim team will host the Sizzlin’ Summer Swim Classic Friday. Saturday, and Sunday at the Moses Lake Family Aquatic Center.
I like kids because they are crazy
There is a monster in the woods.
Gloria J. Anderson
Gloria J. Anderson, 76, longtime Warden resident, passed away Friday, July 3, 2009, at her home.
Pirates take two of three from RiverHawks
Moses Lake looks to turn season around
MOSES LAKE — The 20th time proved to be the charm for Moses Lake as the Pirates knocked off West Coast League (WCL) rival Spokane 3-1 Friday night for their first win of the season.
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
LAKESHORE & PENINSULA RECONSTRUCTION - 2009
Friday, July 3
Martha Rose Humphrey
Martha Rose was born in Seattle, Wash., the daughter of Harry and Bonnie Wills.
Layne Severns
Layne Severns, 51 of Coeur d’Alene, went home to his heavenly father surrounded by his loving family following a brief illness.
Hartleigh S. Dillman Jr.
Hartleigh S. Dillman Jr, 81, longtime Moses Lake resident, moving to Ephrata in 1999, passed away on June 28, 2009.
Pirates begin homestand Saturday
Moses Lake looking for first victory
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Pirates baseball team will wrap up a nine-game road trip tonight in Spokane before returning to the friendly confines of Larson Playfield for the Fourth of July.
World Series Task Force to meet Wednesday
Housing needed in Moses Lake, Ephrata
MOSES LAKE — The 2009 Babe Ruth World Series Task Force will assemble Wednesday night to discuss the 2009 baseball tournament to be held at Larson Playfield Aug. 15 to Aug. 22.
George to celebrate Saturday
Feature contests, entertainment, giant cherry pie
GEORGE — The City of George celebrates Independence Day this Saturday, with a giant cherry pie, contests and entertainment.
Moses Lake man arrested for assault
Ambulance parked on Broadway
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake police arrested a man after he allegedly barricaded himself in a business in an attempt to evade police Monday night.
Former Moses Lake teacher pleads guilty
Charges dropped to misdemeanor assault
EPHRATA — A former Spanish teacher at Moses Lake High School pleaded guilty to assault in Grant County Superior Court in relation to a 2007 allegation of having sex with a student.
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
LAKESHORE & PENINSULA RECONSTRUCTION - 2009
Football camps start this month
Youth camps begin July 14
MOSES LAKE — The first of two summer football camps open to students at Chief Moses and Frontier middles schools begins Tuesday, July 14.
Cowgirl competes in Nevada
Moses Lake junior qualifies for nationals
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake junior Matea Frensdorf will make her way to Fallon, Nev., over the weekend to participate in the 24th annual Silver State International Rodeo (SSIR).
Cantwell talks energy at REC
Senator discusses legislation
MOSES LAKE — With supportive words and mention of a possible tax credit, Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., complimented REC Silicon’s creation of green jobs during her tour of the Moses Lake plant Thursday.
Fireworks rules for Columbia Basin
Banned in Moses Lake, Othello
COLUMBIA BASIN — The various communities in Adams and Grant counties have different regulations regarding the use of fireworks.
Midway Beverage expands
Company is growing
MOSES LAKE — Midway Beverage is adding about 10,000 square-feet and six loading docks to meet its growth needs after 31 years.
Thursday, July 2
Grant County coroner arrested for unlawful imprisonment
Accused of workplace violence
EPHRATA — Grant County Coroner Jerry D. Jasman is accused of keeping his employee trapped in a pickup truck while enraged during an argument on Sunday.
Pirates drop 17th straight
Bend 7?Moses Lake 4
BEND, Ore. — The Moses Lake Pirates dropped their 17th consecutive game to start the 2009 West Coast League season Monday night as the Bend Elks rolled to a 7-4 victory.
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE
File No.: 7023.18899 Grantors: Northwest Trustee Services, Inc. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Grantee: Luis Martinez, an individual person Tax Parcel ID No.: 04-1528-000 Abbreviated Legal: NW 1/2 Tract 18, Weiler Martin Tracts Amended Notice of Trustee's Sale Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq. I. On July 6, 2009, which will be postponed to July 10, 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 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: The Northwest quarter of Tract 18, Weiler Martin Tract, according to the Plat thereof recorded in Volume 2 of Plats, Page(s) 110, Records of Grant County, Washington. Commonly known as: 502 I Street Southwest Quincy, WA 98848 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 05/29/07 and recorded on 05/31/07, under Auditor's File No. 1215938, records of Grant County, Washington, from Luis Martinez, an individual person, as Grantor, to Security Title, as Trustee, to secure an obligation "Obligation" in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. solely as nominee for Lender and Lender's successors and assigns, as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned by Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. "MERS" to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., under an Assignment/Successive Assignments recorded under Auditor's File No. 1246926. *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 05/27/2009 Monthly Payments $11,083.40 Late Charges $429.80 Lender's Fees & Costs $3,292.96 Total Arrearage $14,806.16 Trustee's Expenses (Itemization) Trustee's Fee $450.00 Title RReport $578.34 Statutory Mailings $11.48 Recording Costs $28.00 Postings $57.50 Sale Costs $0.00 Total Costs $1,125.32 Total Amount Due: $15,931.48 Other known defaults are as follows: IV. The sum owing on the Obligation is: Principal Balance of $134,285.61, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument evidencing the Obligation from 07/01/08, 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 July 6, 2009, which will be postponed to July 10, 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 06/29/09 (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 06/29/09 (11 days before the sale date), the default(s) as set forth in paragraph III, together with anysubsequent 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 06/29/09 (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 Luis Martinez 502 I Street Southwest Quincy, WA 98848 Unknown Spouse and/or Domestic Partner Of Luis Martinez 502 I Street Southwest Quincy, WA 98848 by both first class and either certified mail, return receipt requested on 11/10/08, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and on 11/10/08 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
Sun Devils sweep Wildcats
Moses Lake blows out Mt. Spokane
SPOKANE — The Moses Lake Sun Devils baseball team traveled to Spokane, Wash., Monday and returned to the Columbia Basin with a doubleheader sweep.
Young takes over Quincy program
Coach graduated from Quincy
QUINCY — The Quincy Lady Jackrabbits volleyball team will enter the 2009 fall season with new leadership in the form of newly appointed head coach Pam Young.
Martin throws no-hitter for Columbia Basin
Robinson homers for River Dogs
PULLMAN, Wash. — Columbia Basin starting pitcher Drew Martin threw a no-hitter for the River Dogs in an 8-0 win over Pullman in game one at the Palouse Summer Series over the weekend.
Grant County Sheriff's Office awarded gang grant
Given $252,236 in assistance
GRANT COUNTY — The Grant County Sheriff’s Office obtained a $252,236 grant to use for combating gang activity last week.
Moses Lake remains winless after sweep
Bend 12Moses Lake 3
BEND, Ore. — The Moses Lake Pirates were unable to get into the win column for the 19th time this season and the Bend Elks completed a three-game sweep with a 12-3 victory Wednesday afternoon.
Wildland fire near Ephrata contained Tuesday night
Flames burned 120 acres
EPHRATA — The Norton Canyon fire northwest of Ephrata was extinguished late Tuesday night.
Virgle Layne Severns
Virgle Layne Severns, 51, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho resident, passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2009, at his sister’s home in Moses Lake.
Wednesday, July 1
Quincy offers police chief retirement deal
Would give raise, retire on July 31
QUINCY — The Quincy City Council approved a retirement package for Police Chief Bill Gonzales during a special council meeting Monday.
Moses Lake's woes continue in loss
Bend 6Moses Lake 3
BEND, Ore. — The Bend offense got to Moses Lake starting pitcher Zane Bator early Tuesday night and the Pirates fell to 0-18 in West Coast League play following a 6-3 loss to the Elks.
Parents plan improvements for Quincy field
Plans go to school board July 20
QUINCY— When Steve Omlin and Brenda Garrison went to watch a baseball game at Quincy High School’s stadium last year, their eyes turned from the players to the state of the field.
Wildland fire erupts near Ephrata
Burns more than 120 acres
EPHRATA — Multiple firefighting agencies spent Tuesday working to contain a wildland fire in Norton Canyon, a mile and a half from Ephrata.
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE
File No.: 7021.25483 Grantors: Northwest Trustee Services, Inc. Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, L.P. Grantee: Justun J. Anderson and Ember R. Long-Anderson, husband and wife Tax Parcel ID No.: 311425000 Abbreviated Legal: LOT 1, GREER'S FIRST SHORT PLAT Notice of Trustee's Sale Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq. I. On July 10, 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 1, Greer's First Short Plat, according to the Plat thereof Recorded in Volume 4 of Short Plats, Page 21, Records of Grant County, Washington. Commonly known as: 1825 West Lakeside Drive Moses Lake, WA 98837 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 08/28/07, recorded on 08/31/07, under Auditor's File No. 1222256, records of Grant County, Washington, from Justun J. Anderson and Ember R. Long-Anderson, husband and wife, as Grantor, to Regional Trustee Services Corp., 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 Countrywide Home Loans Servicing LP, under an Assignment/Successive Assignments recorded under Auditor's File No. 1250898. *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 Beneficiaryalleges 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 4/2/2009 Monthly Payments $7,054.95 Late Charges $233.58 Lender's Fees & Costs $0.00 Total Arrearage $7,288.53 Trustee's Expenses (Itemization) Trustee's Fee $725.00 Title Report $674.38 Statutory Mailings $34.44 Recording Costs $28.00 Postings $57.50 Sale Costs $0.00 Total Costs $1,519.32 Total Amount Due: $8,807.85 Other known defaults as follows: IV. The sum owing on the Obligation is: Principal Balance of $128,895.15, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument evidencing the Obligation from 09/01/08, 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 July 10, 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 06/29/09 (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 06/29/09 (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 06/29/09 (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 Justun J. Anderson 1825 West Lakeside Drive Moses Lake, WA 98837 Ember R. Anderson aka Ember R. Long- Anderson 1825 West Lakeside Drive Moses Lake, WA 98837 Regino G. Guerra Jr. 607A West Crest Drive Moses Lake, WA 98837 Marinela Guerra 607A West Crest Drive Moses Lake, WA 98837 Regino G. Guerra Jr. 8056 East US Highway 83 Rio Grande City, TX 78582-6116 Marinela Guerra 8056 East US Highway 83 Rio Grande City, TX 78582-6116 by both first class and either certified mail, return receipt requested on 02/13/09, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and on 02/02/09 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
Hartleigh S. Jr. Dillman
Hartleigh S. Jr. Dillman, 81, longtime Moses Lake resident, moving to Ephrata in 1999, passed away on June 28, 2009.
