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Voters take part in poll

Hosted by Columbia Basin Herald

COLUMBIA BASIN — Readers of the Columbia Basin Herald are participating in an online poll of some of election races for Grant County.

Soccer start changed

Game changed to 11 a.m.

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Chiefs girls soccer team will look to improve on their best finish in head coach Ric Char’s 8-year career Saturday when they travel to Yakima, Wash., to take on the Eisenhower Cadets.

Ice rink opens next week

Opens Nov. 7 at 3 p.m.

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Ice Rink will open for the season Friday, Nov. 7 at 3 p.m.

Othello takes third

Prep volleyball recaps

QUINCY — The Othello Lady Huskies wrapped up third place in the Central Washington Athletic Conference North Division Thursday night with a four-game victory over the hosting Quincy Lady Jackrabbits.

Halloween haunts

Columbia Basin events

COLUMBIA BASIN — Families can chose activities ranging from corn mazes to downtown trick-or-treating, as organizations throughout the Columbia Basin host Halloween events.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Pursuant to R.C.W. Chapter 61.24, et seq. and 62A.9A-604(a)(2) et seq. Trustee's Sale No: 01-FMB-77735 I NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Trustee, REGIONAL TRUSTEE SERVICES CORPORATION, will on November 13, 2009, at the hour of 10:00 AM, at THE POLICE JUSTICE COURT BUILDING, 401 BALSAM STREET, MOSES LAKE, WA, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at the time of sale, the following described real and personal property (hereafter referred to collectively as the "Property"), situated in the County of GRANT, State of Washington: LOT 2, BLOCK 2, BLUFF WEST MAJOR PLAT, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 25 OF PLATS, PAGES 10-14, RECORDS OF GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON. Tax Parcel No: 09-0629-414, commonly known as 636 NORTH DOVE COURT, MOSES LAKE, WA. The Property is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 5/7/2007, recorded 5/9/2007, under Auditor's/Recorder's No. 1214469, records of GRANT County, Washington, from CHARLES TUDOR AND RANI TUDOR HUSBAND AND WIFE, as Grantor, to SECURITY TITLE GUARANTY, as Trustee, in favor of INDYMAC BANK, FSB, as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which is presently held by OneWest Bank FSB. II No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any court by reason of the Borrower's or Grantor's default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust. Ill The default(s) for which this foreclosure is/are made are as follows: FAILURE TO PAY THE MONTHLY PAYMENT WHICH BECAME DUE ON 2/1/2009, AND ALL SUBSEQUENT MONTHLY PAYMENTS, PLUS LATE CHARGES AND OTHER COSTS AND FEES AS SET FORTH. Failure to pay when due the following amounts which are now in arrears: Amount due as of August 14, 2009 Delinquent Payments from February 01, 2009 5 payments at $2,321.33 each $11,606.652 payments at $3,588.29 each $7,176. 58 (02-01-09 through 08-14-09) Late Charges: $567.68 Beneficiary Advances: $44.00 Suspense Credit: $-299.81 TOTAL: $19,095.10 IV The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: Principal $355,548.42, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument secured, and such other costs and fees as are due under the note or other instrument secured, and as are provided by statute. V The above described real property will be sold to satisfy the expenses of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust aas provided by statute. The sale will be made without warranty, express or implied regarding title, possession, or encumbrances on November 13, 2009. The default(s) referred to in paragraph III must be cured by November 2, 2009 (11 days before the sale date) to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time on or before November 2, 2009, (11 days before the sale date) the default(s) as set forth in paragraph III is/are cured and the Trustee's fees and costs are paid. The sale may be terminated at any time after November 2, 2009, (11 days before the sale date) and before the sale, by the Borrower, Grantor, any Guarantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance paying the entire principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees, and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following addresses: CHARLES TUDOR, 636 NORTH DOVE COURT, MOSES LAKE, WA, 98837 CHARLES TUDOR, PO BOX 655, LAKE STEVENS, WA, 98288 CHARLES TUDOR, 5229 87TH AVENUE NORTHEAST, MARYSVILLE, WA, 98858 CHARLES TUDOR, 3712 WEST LAKESHORE DRIVE, MOSES LAKE, WA, 98837 CHARLES TUDOR, 626 NORTH DOVE COURT, MOSES LAKE, WA, 98837 RANI TUDOR, 626 NORTH DOVE COURT, MOSES LAKE, WA, 98837 RANI TUDOR, 3712 WEST LAKESHORE DRIVE, MOSES LAKE, WA, 98837 RANI TUDOR, 5229 87TH AVENUE NORTHEAST, MARYSVILLE, WA, 98858 RANI TUDOR, 636 NORTH DOVE COURT, MOSES LAKE, WA, 98837 RANI TUDOR, PO BOX 655, LAKE STEVENS, WA, 98288 by both first class and certified mail on 6/22/2009, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and on 6/23/2009, the Borrower and Grantor were personally served with said written notice of default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII The Trustee's Sale will be held in accordance with Ch. 61.24 RCW and anyone wishing to bid at the sale will be required to have in his/her possession at the time the bidding commences, cash, cashier's check, or certified check in the amount of at least one dollar over the Beneficiary's opening bid. In addition, the successful bidder will be required to pay the full amount of his/her bid in cash, cashier's check, or certified check within one hour of the making of the bid. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all of their interest in the above described property. IX Anyone having any objection to the sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the same pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee's Sale. X NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS The purchaser at the Trustee's Sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the Deed of Trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the Deed of Trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceeding under Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with section 2 of this act. DATED: August 11, 2009. Effective Date: July 24, 2009 REGIONAL TRUSTEE SERVICES CORPORATION Trustee By: ANNA EGDORF, AUTHORIZED AGENT Address: 616 1st Avenue, Suite 500 Seattle, WA 98104 Phone: (206) 340-2550 Sale Information:

Man sentenced for controlled substances homicide

Victim died because of drugs he was given

EPHRATA — A Moses Lake man was sentenced in Grant County Superior Court for giving a man the drugs he overdosed on.

Othello hospital budget increases

New upgrades, increase in patient cost

OTHELLO —  Othello Community Hospital board members approved a $17 million operating budget, including an increase in cost for patient services in 2010.

Grant County Prosecutor

Reader supports Angus Lee

I have read most of the “letters to the editor” during the past several weeks; referring unto the Grant County Prosecutor position, pro and con. I much agree with the letters of Monica Hudson and former Grant County commissioners, of many terms, Leroy Allison, in the Columbia Basin Herald of Oct. 22, 2009. Also, I agree with Bonnie Schroeder and Grant County Republican Party, Precinct Committee Officer, (P.C.O.), Phil Anderson of their, Letter to the Editor, in the Quincy Post Register; of the same date. There are many other letters, from earlier dates, that I agree with unto endorsement for Prosecutor D. Angus Lee.

Grant County Prosecutor

Reader supports Angus Lee

I am writing this letter to show my support of Angus Lee. In all of my conversations with him I have been extremely impressed with his personal character and his core values. There seems to be a great deal of mud slinging in the papers regarding Angus. I am not here to validate or deny any of conflicts in the papers. I am here to support a man that has given a portion of his life to fight (literally) for the freedoms of other people. My deepest thanks to a man of his caliber to serve our country. Having lived in a foreign country for a few years I learned the value of our freedoms and the importance of law and order. I believe his time spent overseas has also given him a better perspective of the importance of a properly functioning justice system. I also feel his leadership role in the military has prepared him for this job. I looked at the qualifications of the other candidate and did not find that kind of training in his past, or any similar training to be a manager. I believe the track record we see of this past year is merely a small glimpse of the kind of performance we will see from him in the future.

SOAP LAKE SCHOOL BOARD

Reader supports Curt Dotson

Curt Dotson is the best candidate for the Soap Lake School Board position 5. He was voted onto the school board four years ago when the school was struggling with public relations issues and a less than favorable atmosphere among board members and the administration.

Grant County Prosecutor

Reader supports best administrator

We have two candidates for prosecutor working together for the last year! Can you imagine that work environment? If it weren’t so destructive, it could be a TV sitcom.

GRANT COUNTY PROSECUTOR

Reader supports Albert Lin

I am more than a little troubled by the thought that the citizens of Grant County may end up with Derek A. Lee as prosecutor.

Watercooler talk

Lately there is a lot of talk about politics, government and a number of other topics.

Jack Tyler Farmer

Jack Tyler Farmer, 23, Moses Lake resident, passed away Sunday, October 25, 2009 at Samaritan Hospital.

Lady Lions handle Jaguars

MLCA 3Easton 0

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Christian Academy Lady Lions wrapped up their North Central Washington 1B conference volleyball schedule with a share of second place following a three-game sweep of the Easton Jaguars.

Chiefs defense leads way to Walla Walla

Unit is second in conference

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Chiefs will head into Friday night’s cross-divisional playoff game against the Walla Walla Blue Devils with their defense playing some of the best football in years.

MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL

Reader supports Ron Covey

I am writing this letter to support Ron Covey as a candidate for city council position number 2. Ron has been on the council for 14 years. He is a hard worker. He is present and active in promoting our city and its citizens. He is active in economic development planning for the future as well as the day to day specifics of city government. As mayor and long-term council member he has an excellent understanding of all the city departments and their respective staffs.

City official discusses stormwater issues

GUEST EDITORIAL

Recently there has been some controversy and confusion surrounding stormwater issues in Moses Lake. Since the amendment of the Clean Water Act in 1987, stormwater has gained attention as one of the leading pollutants of surface water bodies in the United States. The EPA, under the federally mandates National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), issued a municipal stormwater permit to Moses Lake in February of 2007. This permit was not based on amount of rainfall, but on the fact that Moses Lake is listed as an “impaired Water of the State” and as a “Water of Statewide Significance.”

Grant County Candidates

Reader supports Angus Lee, Kevin Donovan

I am very honored knowing and supporting our Prosecutor D. Angus Lee. I am impressed that he has conducted himself during both campaigns; professionally and positively, never being negative about his opponent.

MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL

Reader backs Ron Covey

Our upcoming election for leaders in Moses Lake pits experience against non experience and because of this, I would ask that you vote for the experience of Ron Covey.

Grant County Prosecutor

Reader believes in Angus Lee

We have heard from other readers that Angus Lee doesn’t have the experience for the prosecutor’s job. Everyone has the right to have an opinion but after talking to county, city, and community individuals that are affected by the prosecutor’s job, I disagree.

Grant County Prosecutor

Reader votes for Angus Lee

I have always wanted to witness a political debate. Hearing the views of candidates is important, yes. My desire was to observe the audience as well as the candidates. Recently I was able to do just that when I attended a debate between the candidates for Grant County prosecutor.

Basin home to state champions

Three schools receive academic awards

COLUMBIA BASIN — With the prep postseasons for fall sports rapidly approaching, the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA), Dairy Farmers of Washington, and Les Schwab Tires announced the academic state champions for the 2009 fall season Wednesday.

Grant County Prosecutor

Reader supports Angus Lee

In the forty years of living in Moses Lake, we have never seen this kind of nasty politics (Grant County Prosecutor’s Office). The majority of people I know are just totally disgusted!

Natural gas topic of summit

Expanded service needed in Othello, Moses Lake

COLUMBIA BASIN — Stakeholders gathered Wednesday to discuss a natural gas shortage in the Columbia Basin.

Former employee sues Grant County, prosecutor

Lee calls suit 'frivolous,' politically timed

SPOKANE — A former Grant County deputy prosecutor is suing the county, former boss and the human resources director in U.S. District Court for wrongful termination.

Initiative 1033 puts students at risk

GUEST EDITORIAL

GUEST EDITORIAL

Moses Lake chamber requests funding from city

For visitor center

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Chamber of Commerce asked Moses Lake City Council to appropriate 5 percent of the city’s lodging tax revenue to pay for the visitor center in 2010.

Grant County Prosecutor

Reader supports Albert Lin

I have practiced as a defense attorney in Grant County since 1980. I was a public defender from 2006 to 2008. I represented people for 38 years. I have defended several murder charges, manslaughter, arson and DWI cases.

Baseball meeting is Monday night

Plans to discuss developmental baseball teams

MOSES LAKE — A meeting for parents and coaches interested in increasing parental involvement with local American Legion and Babe Ruth baseball leagues is Monday.

Roseanna Nichols

July 15, 1926 - October 22, 2009

Roseanna Nichols was born July 15, 1926 in Columbus, Ohio and left us on October 22, 2009 in Ephrata, Washington. Roseanna has gone on to join her husband, James Curtis Nichols, and her two oldest children, Barbara Ann-Barquete and George Nichols.

Royal City to build center

Provide space for events

EPHRATA — The Grant County commissioners approved providing $192,632 for a new community and tourism center in Royal City.

Lee Gordon Iverson

Lee Gordon Iverson, 83, passed away at his home on the Royal Slope, surrounded by family, October  21, 2009 from complications of heart disease.

Levi David Hysjulien

Levi David Hysjulien was born in the early morning of October 18th, 2009 to Benjamin and Kristen Hysjulien. On October 20th at 8:05 a.m., Levi graduated into glory as the angels of God escorted him into the arms of a loving Savior.

Manta Rays meet approaches

Meet is next month in Wenatchee

MOSES LAKE — Members of the Moses Lake Manta Rays swim team will head to Wenatchee, Wash., next month to compete in a developmental swim meet on Nov. 7.

NOTICE OF ROAD CONSTRUCTION

Central Washington Asphalt, Inc. will begin road construction on Potato Hill Road beginning Wednesday, October 28, 2009 and end approximately on approximately November 17, 2009. Work will consist of construction of 0.86 miles of HMA overlay on a two lane county road and includes planning bituminous pavement, shoulder finishing, hot mix asphalt, project temporary traffic control, painted centerline and edge line and other work all in accordance with the Contract Plans, Contract Provisions and Standard Specifications.

Ellensburg fends off Othello

Bulldogs 3Huskies 1

OTHELLO — The Othello Huskies held off a tough Ellensburg team in game one Tuesday night, but the Bulldogs stormed back to take the Central Washington Athletic Conference volleyball contest with a 3-1 victory.

Devils wrap up district's top seed

Wilson Creek 3Pateros 0

PATEROS, Wash. — The Wilson Creek Devils wrapped up first place in the North Central Washington 1B volleyball conference Tuesday night with a three-game sweep of Pateros.

John W. Fortner

John W. Fortner, 85, longtime resident passed away Friday, Oct. 20, 2009, at Columbia Crest Care and Rehabilitation.

Grant PUD discusses energy conservation

By Chrystal DoucetteHerald staff writer

GRANT COUNTY — Grant County PUD commissioners learned about conserving energy as part of Initiative 937.

Elaine Ovida Hambly

Feb. 10, 1937 - Oct. 20, 2009

Elaine went to be with her Lord and Savior Tuesday October 20, 2009 at the age of 72.

Vandalism reward increases to $1,200

Arrest wanted

MOSES LAKE — A $1,200 reward is offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspect or suspects involved with breaking windows in Moses Lake.

Hitting camp begins next week

Session One starts Monday at 5 p.m.

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Parks and Recreation Department is holding baseball and softball hitting classes beginning Monday with former major league player Greg Smith.

Ellna M. Nunley

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ellna M. Nunley. She was also known as Ellie by many of her friends and family.

Marcher sentenced to more than five years

Victim, wife speak to judge

EPHRATA — Almost two years after Robbie Joe Marcher shot an off-duty sheriff’s deputy, he was sentenced in Grant County Superior Court to more than five years.

PUBLIC NOTICE

The following measures will be submitted to voters on the November 3, 2009 General Election ballot:

Wilma 'Ermagene' McDaniel

Wilma “Ermagene” McDaniel was born December 19, 1919, in St. John, Kansas. She passed away peacefully on October 8, 2009, in the Samaritan hospital in Moses Lake, WA.

Hello? Can I get my moving sidewalk please?

I need more neat stuff.

Janis Ann Hagy

Janis Ann Hagy, 58, Moses Lake resident and former longtime Grandfield, Oklahoma resident, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009, at Deaconess Medical Center in Spokane.

Dennis E. VanVelkinburgh

Dennis VanVelkinburgh lost a short, courageous battle with lung disease and returned home to be with his Savior on October 21, 2009, surrounded by his family and friends.

Ellensburg handles Ephrata

Central Washington Athletic Conference football recaps

EPHRATA — The young and inexperienced Ephrata Tigers had their work cut out for them during their homecoming game Friday night when they hosted the undefeated and top-ranked Ellensburg Bulldogs at Ephrata High School.

White Swan scores twice late to knock off Soap Lake

Prep football recaps

Almira/Coulee-Hartline 86, Pateros 46; Wilbur-Creston 34, Odessa 16

Moses Lake wraps up division's third seed

Moses Lake 49Sunnyside 20

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Chiefs clinched the Columbia Basin Big Nine Conference’s Columbia Division third seed Friday night with a decisive 49-20 victory over the visiting Sunnyside Grizzlies.

Ephrata looks at budget cuts

Streets, parks, library funds face decreases

EPHRATA — Ephrata city staff members are hunting for a way to cover predicted shortfalls in 2010 for several of the city’s funds.

Connell rallies past Royal

South Central Athletic Conference football recaps

ROYAL CITY — Sixth-ranked Royal held Connell to three first-half field goals and trailed 9-7 at the half, but the second-ranked Eagles scored three second-half touchdowns to clinch the South Central Athletic Conference East Division’s top seed with a 30-14 win over the Knights.

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON

IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF GRANT

Music Par-Excellence

October 26, 2009

Devils cage Lady Lions

Prep volleyball recaps

WILSON CREEK — The Moses Lake Christian Academy and Wilson Creek battled entered game three of there North Central Washington 1B volleyball conference match tied at 1-1 and when the dust settled after a 29-27 marathon in game three, the Devils held on for a 3-1 victory at home.

Genie to start new Moses Lake production line in 2010

Volume added to plant, company says

MOSES LAKE — Genie Industries plans to move a telehandler manufacturing line from Baraga, Mich., to Moses Lake during the first quarter of 2010, the company announced Thursday.

Moses Lake firefighters make breakfast

Silent auction and food available

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake Fire Department’s firefighters are cooking ham, eggs, hash browns and pancakes for residents Saturday.

Ephrata reviews ambulance options

Losing service with fire district 5

EPHRATA — Ephrata is examining its options after Grant County Fire District 5 decided to stop ambulance services in roughly six months.

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC BUDGET HEARING

Jerry Allen Stackhouse

Jerry Allen Stackhouse, age 68, passed away Oct. 17, 2009, at his home in Moses Lake.

Wildcats eliminate Chiefs

Eastmont 3Moses Lake 0

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake dropped a close game one with Eastmont Thursday night at Moses Lake and the Wildcats clawed their way to a three-game sweep to eliminate Moses Lake from postseason contention on senior night.

Five Chiefs move on to regionals

Three girls, two boys move on

WENATCHEE, Wash. — The Moses Lake Chiefs returned from the Columbia Basin Big Nine district cross country meet in Walla Walla Point Park in Wenatchee, Wash., Thursday afternoon with five runners advancing to next week’s regional meet.

Daniel R. Thomas

Daniel R. Thomas, 91, longtime Warden and Moses Lake resident, passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2009, at his home after a short battle with cancer.

Donald J. Mercier

Donald Joseph Mercier, age 76, of Colfax, passed away Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009, at Luther Hospital in Eau Claire.

Warren Henry 'Bud' Culp

Warren Henry “Bud” Culp, 91, longtime Ephrata resident, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009, at his home.

MOSES LAKE SCHOOL DISTRICT

Reader supports Kevin Donovan

I am supporting Kevin Donovan for Position 4 on the Moses Lake School Board. I know Kevin personally and from various settings. In every instance I have found him to be a leader, a team player, and a man of the highest integrity. He has been involved in Moses Lake civic discussions since he came here with his family back in 2001 as the general manager of the local Staples store. His experience in business gives him a bottom-line perspective that is necessary for sustainable growth in the district, all without increasing the tax burden on us.

Health care

Health insurance for all: That’s not too much to expect in the world’s richest nation. Nor is it too much to expect of Congress, which desperately needs to shed its image of intransigence and incompetence.

Grant County Prosecutor

Reader endorses Angus Lee

Angus Lee has earned my vote.

Hit the brakes

Legislation creating a new agency with broad powers to regulate the credit industry is winding its way through the U.S. House of Representatives. A vote is scheduled today on removing auto dealers from the jurisdiction of the agency, and this change ought to be approved.

REFERENDUM 71

Reader opposes legislation

Voting no on referendum 71 is a vote against granting same-sex couples the same rights that husbands and wives now have. Our founding fathers acknowledged God in many of our founding documents, including the Declaration of Independence. It says we are endowed by our Creator with certain unalienable rights. Our Creator, God, who gave us these rights also gave us a book of rules to live by, called The Bible. Satan, the devil, deceived Adam and Even in the Garden of Eden, which was most likely in present day Iraq, to disobey God, when He told them not to eat of the tree of knowledge of good and evil. They ate of the forbidden fruit, and sin came to mankind. In God’s rule book, in 1 Corinthians 6:9, in the New American Standard Bible, it tells us that homosexual will not inherit the kingdom of God. We can’t stop them from living in sin, but we don’t have to put our blessing on their lifestyle by approving of it. MANBLA, the Man-Boy Love Association, is pushing for the “right” of men to make love with boys. Please vote no on Referendum 71. Thank you.

9TH DISTRICT

Reader supports Pat Hailey

Pat Hailey will be a voice for agriculture, education and small business. However, I have another reason for supporting her for the position of state representative of the 9th District.

LEGAL NOTICE

The Coulee Corridor Consortium is requesting a RFQ for preliminary engineering/construction plans for 2 gateways signs along the Coulee Corridor Scenic Byway on SR 17 and HWY 155. Please visit

Grant County Prosecutor

Reader is frustrated with race

I read with amusement and dismay the Monday & Tuesday Herald’s in-depth reporting of The Great Cover-Up of ‘97, regarding a 20 year-old Angus Lee’s frat house shenanigans.  Then there is the Great Cover-Up in the Prosecutor’s Officer of ‘08, over a non-incident between Judge Fitterer and a Quincy man, and whether said non-incident was properly referenced by the candidate Angus Lee, or whether it was part some vast conspiracy of judicial favoritism.  Interesting side-note: Mr. Lee was not prosecutor at the time of the non-incident, but let us not fret over that detail.  There is muck to be raked and mud must be flung, however trivial and in-consequential.

Grant County Prosecutor

Reader supports Angus Lee

The choice for prosecutor is about as clear as it can be.

GRANT COUNTY WATER CONSERVANCY BOARD

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR CHANGE OF GROUNDWATER

9TH DISTRICT

Reader supports Pat Hailey

Pat Hailey will be a voice for agriculture, education and small business. However, I have another reason for supporting her for the position of state representative of the 9th District.

MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL

Reader backs Ron Covey

As I take my daily drive to and from work through downtown Moses Lake, particularly as I cross Third Avenue, I often think of Ron Covey and the terrific leadership he provided in finally seeing to the downtown improvements, particularly on Third Avenue where there used to be few cars or people and now on most days it is crowded — just what was needed. 

VOTING

Reader urges citizens to vote

Imagine this very moment you were told you could not vote! On anything! That certain individuals would make the laws and appoint people to serve as the voice of all the people. How would “you” react? I imagine there would be an enormous uproar!

Robert Russell Waters Sr.

Robert Russell Waters Sr., 70, Othello resident (lived near Mar Don resort), passed away Monday, October 19, 2009 at his home.

GRANT COUNTY PROSECUTOR

Reader supports Albert Lin

I am urging you to support Albert Lin for prosecutor of Grant County.

MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL

Reader supports Ron Covey

Ron Covey has bene a member of the Moses Lake City Council for years, including multiple terms as the mayor. During that time, I have observed council meting on many occasions and worked with the city on other projects. In every case, I found Mayor Covey to be thoughtful, open minded and unbiased in his role in the decision-making.

Man pleads guilty in 2008 death of woman

Beat girlfriend to death in parking lot

EPHRATA — More than a year and a half after William M. Creek beat his girlfriend to death in a Moses Lake parking lot, he admitted to the crime.

MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL

Reader supports Covey, Ecret

The upcoming election is on Nov. 3, 2009. An intelligent voter will prepare oneself by reviewing candidates’ qualifications.

Big Bend receives technology grant

$153,000 from Rural Utilities Services

MOSES LAKE — Big Bend Community College is enhancing their technological programs through a grant received from Rural Utilities Services (RUS).

GRANT COUNTY PROSECUTOR

Reader supports Albert Lin

I am a citizen who has lived in Grant County virtually all of my life, and I have been following the prosecutor’s race and am very concerned about where our county is heading.

MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL

Reader endorses Ron Covey

I am writing to endorse Ron Covey’s candidacy for city council and to urge you to vote for him.

SWINE FLU SHOTS

Reader disagrees with use of vaccine

After reading the article entitled “Military to get mandatory swine flu shots soon,” I was perplexed. How can it be that, while living in a society where we celebrate personal freedom, that our brave servicemen are forced to expose themselves to a new vaccine where little testing has been done?

Lady Lions knock off visiting Pateros Nannies

MLCA 4Pateros 1

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Christian Academy Lady Lions moved into third place in the North Central Washington 1B volleyball standings Tuesday night with a decisive victory over visiting Pateros.

Grant County Prosecutor

Reader is upset with Angus Lee

As election day approaches, more and more questions arise in my mind about Angus Lee.

MOSES LAKE SCHOOL DISTRICT

Reader supports Pete Knittle

I am a fourth grade teacher at Lakeview Terrace Elementary who worked with Pete Knittle when he was our principal. I know for a fact that Pete’s main goal in running for school board is to ensure the best education for every student in Moses Lake. That was his primary goal as principal at Lakeview as well.

MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL

Reader supports Ron Covey

Ron Covey has been a member of the Moses Lake City Council for years, including multiple terms as the mayor. During that time, I have observed council meting on many occasions and worked with the city on other projects. In every case, I found Mayor Covey to be thoughtful, open minded and unbiased in his role in the decision-making.

REFERENDUM 71

Reader opposes legislation

Voting no on referendum 71 is a vote against granting same-sex couples the same rights that husbands and wives now have. Our founding fathers acknowledged God in many of our founding documents, including the Declaration of Independence. It says we are endowed by our Creator with certain unalienable rights. Our Creator, God, who gave us these rights also gave us a book of rules to live by, called The Bible. Satan, the devil, deceived Adam and Even in the Garden of Eden, which was most likely in present day Iraq, to disobey God, when He told them not to eat of the tree of knowledge of good and evil. They ate of the forbidden fruit, and sin came to mankind. In God’s rule book, in 1 Corinthians 6:9, in the New American Standard Bible, it tells us that homosexual will not inherit the kingdom of God. We can’t stop them from living in sin, but we don’t have to put our blessing on their lifestyle by approving of it. MANBLA, the Man-Boy Love Association, is pushing for the “right” of men to make love with boys. Please vote no on Referendum 71. Thank you.

Stupid is, as …

Most of us probably have had enough of the “balloon boy” stories — and still may be a bit put out that we were taken in by the hoax. However, we will relish seeing the heedless Heene parents punished for their outlandish publicity stunt. …

I-1033

Reader opposed to initiative

I have the honor of serving on the Board of Directors for the United Way of Grant County, the Soap Lake Food Board and the Big Bend Community College Foundation Board.

CB United 97 finishes second

Falls in finals

WENATCHEE, Wash. — The Columbia Basin (CB) United 97 boys U-12 soccer team rallied from a first-game loss to the Sandpoint Strikers to qualify for the finals of the U-12 Golf Division 2009 Wenatchee Apple Cup championship tournament held Oct. 9 through Oct. 11 in Wenatchee, Wash.

Take A Golf Lesson Now?

Fall golf lessons make sense

Three and a half weeks ago, I was jet skiing on the lake as the thermometer hovered near 90.  Last weekend the overnight low hit 17 degrees.  Talk about a rude awakening, but the good news is that now, 60 degrees doesn't seem so bad!  

Grant County Farm Bureau banquet is set

Sen. Holmquist guest speaker

MOSES LAKE — More details about January’s American Farm Bureau Federation Annual Meeting and Conference are being provided at the Grant County Farm Bureau’s Annual Banquet at Pillar Rock Grill on Oct. 29.

Man charged in Moses Lake shooting

Accused of being accomplice, gang member

EPHRATA — A man is charged with participating in a September 2008 attack on four people that left one girl shot.

Bombers shut out Moses Lake

Richland 3Moses Lake 0

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake battled first-place Richland for 80 minutes Tuesday night, but the Bombers capitalized on an opportunistic offense to knock off the Chiefs girls soccer team 3-0 at Lions Field in Moses Lake.

Judy Elaine Edwards

July 9, 1948 - October 18, 2009

Judy Elaine (Foster) Edwards, age 61, was born July 7th, 1948 in Bakersfield, California and died October 18th, 2009 at her home in Moses Lake, Washington.

State weatherization report expected soon

Commerce compiling inspections

MOSES LAKE — A final state report on the North Columbia Community Action Council’s weatherization program is due in the next two weeks.

Golf in the Olympics: Good or Bad?

Robert 'Harris' Osborne

Robert “Harris” Osborne, 87, of Quincy, went home to be with his Lord Tuesday, October 13th, 2009 with his family by his side.

Elaine O. Hambly

Elaine O. Hambly, 72, longtime Othello resident, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009, at the Othello Community Hospital.

Pirates open 2010 season on June 7

Will host visiting Kelowna Falcons

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Pirates will begin their quest for a second West Coast League championship June 7 with a six-game homestand to begin the season.

Chiefs QB Club sells tiles to raise funds

Tiles to be displayed at Lions Field

MOSES LAKE — The Chiefs QB Club is selling personalized memory tiles to be installed at Lions Field beginning in spring 2010.

Lawsuit may return sand dunes funding

Group to look for funding

EPHRATA — People looking for the return of $200,000 from the state for the Moses Lake sand dunes may get some help from a Thurston County lawsuit.

PUBLIC NOTICE

The following measures will be submitted to voters on the November 3, 2009 General Election ballot:

Hornets sting Soap Lake

Oroville 3Soap Lake 2

MOSES LAKE — The Soap Lake girls volleyball rebounded from an early 1-0 hole Monday night against visiting North Central Washington 2B rival Oroville, but the Eagles couldn’t get over the hump late, falling 3-2 in five games.

Ephrata candidates respond to questions

Morris and Wanke

EPHRATA — Ephrata City Council candidates Clarke Morris and incumbent councilmember Mark Wanke responded to questions during a political forum held at the American Legion in Ephrata Friday night.

Albertson runs Royal past River View

SCAC football recaps

Kiona-Benton 28, Warden 6

Halloween is the best for dress up

Halloween is approaching and I must say it is my favorite holiday.

Othello pounces on Jackrabbits

CWAC football recaps

Othello 63, Quincy 12; Toppenish 51, Ephrata 7

Man charged with vehicular homicide

Allegedly was driving drunk

EPHRATA — A Soap Lake man is accused of striking the back of a truck, causing it to roll and killing the passenger.

Mary Ann Brayman

Mary Ann Brayman, 67, passed away at her home on October 14, 2009. She was born April 8, 1942 in Seattle, Washington to Robert and Evelyn Boyer. They moved to Missoula, Montana in 1945. She attended Missoula schools and graduated from Missoula County High School in 1960.

Soap Lake School District position two candidates invited to speak at forum

Discuss goals for Soap Lake schools

EPHRATA — Candidates for Soap Lake School District position two were invited to speak at a political forum hosted by the American Legion in Ephrata.

Kittitas grounds Soap Lake Eagles

Prep football recaps

Almira/Coulee-Hartline 36, Valley Christian 25; Odessa 40, Sprague-Harrington 6

Soap Lake School District five candidates speak

Discuss priorities, past decisions

EPHRATA — Candidates for Soap Lake School District position five were invited to speak at a political forum hosted by the American Legion in Ephrata.

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON

IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF GRANT

Soap Lake School District five candidates speak

Discuss priorities, past decisions

EPHRATA — Candidates for Soap Lake School District position five were invited to speak at a political forum hosted by the American Legion in Ephrata.

Louise F. Swiger

Louise F. Swiger, 87, longtime Warden resident, passed away Thursday, October 15, 2009 at LakeRidge Special Care Center in Moses Lake.

Lilyan Viola Jones

Lilyan Viola Jones, mother of Betty (Irvin) Morehouse of Toppenish, WA and Lois (Ralph) Kincaid of Moses Lake, WA died peacefully on Monday, October 12, 2009 at Summerwood. Born August 16, 1917, in Coleman, Alberta, Canada, Lilyan grew up and went to school in Spokane, Washington where she graduated from North Central High School.

Boeing to lease JAL hangar

Agreement signed

MOSES LAKE — The Boeing Company and the Port of Moses Lake signed a six-month lease Thursday, allowing Boeing to temporarily move into the former Japan Air Lines hangar at the Grant County International Airport.

Norco completes first week of business

Moses Lake plant opens

MOSES LAKE — Norco’s air separation plant in Moses Lake opened this week, all while juggling the tasks of shipping product and making it through a plant start-up.

Candidates meet in Ephrata tonight

American Legion hosts

EPHRATA — The American Legion in Ephrata is hosting a candidate forum Friday night in Ephrata.

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Board of Directors of the Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District will be addressing the 2010 annual budget at the regularly scheduled November 10, 2009 meeting to be held at the MLIRD offices at 7:00 p.m., 932 E. Wheeler Rd. Moses Lake, WA 98837.

Babe Ruth meeting is Monday night

Holding board member elections

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Babe Ruth League will host a league meeting Monday night at 6 p.m. at Chico’s Pizza in Moses Lake.

Moses Lake neighborhood forms block watch

Preventing crime

MOSES LAKE — To prevent crime and protect each other, three women began a block watch on Beaumont Drive in Moses Lake.

Nightscare haunts again

Haunted house opens for season

GRANT COUNTY — Nightscare Production opened its haunted house for the 13th year Tuesday, through the help of several student volunteers.

Candidates meet in Ephrata tonight

American Legion hosts

EPHRATA — The American Legion in Ephrata is hosting a candidate forum Friday night in Ephrata.

Grant County Prosecutor's Office

Reader responds to letter to the editor

In the Oct. 6 letters to the editor, a woman asked a very important question. Could the county afford a $135,000 administrator at the prosecutor’s office? You know, she really hit on something!

Wilson Creek moves into first

Prep volleyball recaps

WILSON CREEK — The Wilson Creek Devils moved into sole possession of first place in the North Central Washington 1B volleyball conference Thursday night with an important five-game victory over second place Thorp.

Grant County Prosecutor

Readers backs Angus Lee

Here is why I am voting for Angus for Grant County Prosecutor.

Peter Vernon Johnsen

November 11, 1933 - October 10, 2009

Peter Vernon Johnsen of Richland, Washington, passed away after a valiant fight against cancer, surrounded by his loving family and his many pets, on October 10, 2009.

NINTH DISTRICT

Reader supports Pat Hailey

Please cast your ballot for Pat Hailey in the upcoming ballot election in the 9th Legislative district. I’ve known Pat Hailey for many years, and I think highly of her qualifications and strongly believe that she is the best candidate to represent us in Olympia. Pat’s years as a parent, volunteer, PTA President, registrar and attendance specialist at Connell High School and Robert L. Olds Junior High, and school board member in the North Franklin School District has given her a tremendous background and working knowledge about public education. She knows firsthand how unfunded mandates and cuts in state funding hurt students in our local schools. Her experience and knowledge will be a terrific asset as she works in Olympia. I’m confident that Pat Hailey will use her experience with public education and work to support students and schools as a legislator in Olympia. Please show your support and vote yes for Pat Hailey!

Grant County Prosecutor

Reader to vote for Albert Lin

With election day coming soon, we need political candidates to give trustworthy information, so that we can be informed voters. But, last summer I heard Angus Lee, the interim prosecuting attorney, talking to his supporters. He said, “If anyone asks about Grant County employees being fired from my office, tell them that the employees weren’t fired — they quit when new office procedures were required.”

MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL

Reader supports Bill Ecret

During the years that Bill Ecret has served the City of Moses Lake as councilman, I have spoken with the city council on numerous occasions to discuss potential business or industrial projects, related infrastructure and planning issues. During those many meetings and deliberations, I have always found councilman Bill Ecret to be considerate and understanding. He is also analytical and is straight forward when stating his position. Most of all, I have found him to be a dedicated public servant who wants the best for the citizens of Moses Lake and for this community. He understands the importance of a good economy and he has worked hard to make Moses Lake a business friendly community.  He studies the issues makes sound decisions based his knowledge and values which have served this community well. I support Councilman Bill Ecret for re-election to the Moses Lake City Council and urge you to vote for him in the upcoming election.

Maryann Brayman

Maryann Brayman, 67, Moses Lake resident, passed away Wednesday, October 14, 2009 at her home.

Bill Ecret responds to letter to the editor

GUEST EDITORIAL

MOSES LAKE — Many times when letters are submitted to the editor there is another point of view to the subject. This is one of those times.

Judge's collision discussed at forum

No arrest or citation made

MOSES LAKE — A collision between Grant County District Court Judge Richard C. Fitterer and Andy L. Schoessler became a political question during a Grant County Republican Women’s meeting Tuesday.

APOLOGY

Reader apologizes for mistake

I “assumed” Bill Ecret owned the property down the street, as his parents lived there many years. My mistake. I apologize for that statement.

Clarifying details about recycling program

GUEST EDITORIAL

In the Thursday, Oct. 8 issue of the Columbia Basin Herald, opinion section, there was an editorial written by the Herald’s editorial board about the proposed curbside recycling program for the City of Moses Lake. Although we are pleased about the editorial boards’ general opinion that the curbside program would be good for the city, we are concerned about the misinformation presented in the editorial.

Parks and Rec to host tourney

Disc golf event is Saturday at Blue Heron Park

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Parks and Recreation Department is hosting the T-N-T and Happy Hill Pro/Am Disc Golf Tournament Saturday morning at Blue Heron Park in Moses Lake.

MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL

Reader endorses Covey

I am writing to pledge my support for Dr. Ronald Covey’s re-election to the Moses Lake City Council.

GRANT COUNTY PROSECUTOR

Reader to vote for Albert Lin

With election day coming soon, we need political candidates to give trustworthy information, so that we can be informed voters. But, last summer I heard Angus Lee, the interim prosecuting attorney, talking to his supporters. He said, “If anyone asks about Grant County employees being fired from my office, tell them that the employees weren’t fired — they quit when new office procedures were required.”

Crossroads hosts fund-raising banquet

Fellowship, dinner

MOSES LAKE — Crossroads Resource Center is celebrating the addition of an ultrasound machine to the facility at their main fund-raising event tonight.

Eleanor G. Bingham

Eleanor G. Bingham, 96, passed away Oct. 8, 2009.

William Claude Burman

William Claude Burman was born to Fred and Orpha Burman on August 20, 1928, in Harveyville, Kansas. He passed away October 13, 2009, at Columbia Crest in Moses Lake.

GRANT COUNTY PROSECUTOR

Reader supports Albert Lin

The prosecutor race this year is different, the first under the Cajun or top two candidates system.  When John Knodell became a superior court judge, the Grant County Republican Party Precinct Committee Officers selected an interim prosecutor to hold the office until all of the citizens could decide on one to fulfill John Knodell’s office.  Now, here we are in the general election with two good candidates, both Republicans.

Barbara Mae Covey

Dec 18 1927 - Oct 12, 2009

Our loving Mother, Grandmother, and Great-grandmother passed away on Monday October 12, 2009 at Samaritan Hospital.

Candidate questions Moses Lake stormwater fee

GUEST EDITORIAL

MOSES LAKE — I would like to thank you for your invitation to speak on the stormwater issue. I agree it is important for our citizens to have as many of the facts as possible on this subject. Understanding the details will help us make the correct decisions regarding this complex problem.

MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL

Reader supports Ron Covey

Mayor Ron Covey has my support in the upcoming election for Moses Lake City Council. I have worked with Mayor Covey many times in the past 12 years and although we have not always agreed, our differences have been worked out with calm discussion.

MOSES LAKE SCHOOL BOARD

Reader supports Knittle in election

I would like to recommend Pete Knittle for the Moses Lake School Board position in the upcoming election.

Bessie May Gawenit

Bessie May Gawenit, 95, longtime Moses Lake resident, passed away Tuesday, October 13, 2009, at LakeRidge Special Care Center in Moses Lake.

New dentistry program coming

GRANT COUNTY — The Grant County Health District is establishing an Access to Baby and Child Dentistry (ABCD) program in Grant County.

VETERANS ASSISTANCE

Reader upset with treatment

I am a disabled veteran who served in the U.S. Army for three years. I was medically discharged in 1998. Since my discharge I have worked on my case with the local chapter of the Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA). Since I started working with them on my case, my case has had few hiccups, if any, until recently.

GRANT COUNTY PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE

Reader responds to letter to the editor

In the Oct. 6 letters to the editor, a woman asked a very important question. Could the county afford a $135,000 administrator at the prosecutor’s office? You know, she really hit on something!

MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL

Reader supports Ron Covey

Endorsement of candidate for Position 2 on the Moses Lake City Council.

MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL

Readers back Covey

My husband and I have lived in Moses Lake since 1962. Both of us have been involved in a wide variety of city commissions, projects and activities. We really like living here. We have seen many council members and mayors over the years. Mayor Ron Covey is among the best of these.

Literacy matters

What you are doing at the moment, you take for granted.

SUPERIOR COURT, STATE OF WASHINGTON, COUNTY OF GRANT

JULIO ALANIZ, d/b/a Basin Mobile Home |

MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL

Reader supports Bill Ecret

During the years that Bill Ecret has served the City of Moses Lake as councilman, I have spoken with the city council on numerous occasions to discuss potential business or industrial projects, related infrastructure and planning issues. During those many meetings and deliberations, I have always found councilman Bill Ecret to be considerate and understanding. He is also analytical and is straight forward when stating his position. Most of all, I have found him to be a dedicated public servant who wants the best for the citizens of Moses Lake and for this community. He understands the importance of a good economy and he has worked hard to make Moses Lake a business friendly community.  He studies the issues makes sound decisions based his knowledge and values which have served this community well. I support Councilman Bill Ecret for re-election to the Moses Lake City Council and urge you to vote for him in the upcoming election.

GRANT COUNTY PROSECUTOR

Reader supports Angus Lee

I am writing to ask that voters in Grant County support Angus Lee for prosecutor in November.

MOSES LAKE RECYCLING

Reader supports city service proposal

My New Year’s resolution was to start recycling, but it wasn’t until summer I drove to our local recycling center.  (Yes, I know I procrastinate).  I was told to keep driving all the way to Spokane to get rid of all the plastics. With two teenagers in the house, we run through 3 gallons of milk per week times how many weeks? That’s a lot of plastic. Then there are those bright orange laundry detergent containers, but then I’d have to remember all the wash I do, and that would truly be depressing. For the modest cost of curbside recycling, we could reduce our dependency on foreign oil, and for those more dedicated than myself, save a trip to Spokane to recycle.

GRANT COUNTY PROSECUTOR

Reader backs Angus Lee

Here is why I am voting for Angus for Grant County Prosecutor.

After school sports program sign-ups near

Program begins Nov. 9

MOSES LAKE — Registration for the Moses Lake Parks and Recreation Department and the Moses Lake School District’s free after school sports programs is approaching.

NINTH DISTRICT

Reader supports Pat Hailey

Please cast your ballot for Pat Hailey in the upcoming ballot election in the 9th Legislative district. I’ve known Pat Hailey for many years, and I think highly of her qualifications and strongly believe that she is the best candidate to represent us in Olympia. Pat’s years as a parent, volunteer, PTA President, registrar and attendance specialist at Connell High School and Robert L. Olds Junior High, and school board member in the North Franklin School District has given her a tremendous background and working knowledge about public education. She knows firsthand how unfunded mandates and cuts in state funding hurt students in our local schools. Her experience and knowledge will be a terrific asset as she works in Olympia. I’m confident that Pat Hailey will use her experience with public education and work to support students and schools as a legislator in Olympia. Please show your support and vote yes for Pat Hailey!

Ephrata considers taxing district

Trying to raise money for parks

EPHRATA — Ephrata is examining creating a parks district to raise money for improving and running the city’s parks.

Warden gets year's first win

Prep volleyball recaps

ALSO: Moses Lake Christian Academy 3, Cascade Christian Academy 0 - Wilson Creek 3, Mansfield 0

Barbara M. Covey

Barbara M. Covey, 81, longtime Moses Lake resident, passed away Monday, Oct. 12, 2009, at Samaritan Hospital.

Bessie May Gawenit

Bessie May Gawenit, 95, longtime Moses Lake resident, passed away Tuesday, Oct., 13, 2009, at LakeRidge Special Care Center in Moses Lake.

Students jog, bike for money

Event raises funds for Knolls Vista school

MOSES LAKE — Knolls Vista Elementary School students ran and biked laps to raise money for a more enriching school experience.

Tennis lessons begin next week

Will take place at McCosh Park courts

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Parks and Recreation Department will host a two-day tennis lesson program beginning Oct. 23 at the tennis courts in McCosh Park.

Judith Ann Mitchell

Judith Ann Mitchell, 62, Moses Lake resident, passed away Sunday, October 11, 2009 at Samaritan Hospital in Moses Lake.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE

File No.: 7023.02945 Grantors: Northwest Trustee Services, Inc. HSBC Bank USA, National Association as Trustee for Wells Fargo Asset Securities Corporation, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2007-7 Grantee: Sara M. Moore, whose husband is Mark Q. Moore, as her separate estate Tax Parcel ID No.: 14-1347-452 Abbreviated Legal: Lt 24 Blk 8 Sunserra Ph 3 PUD Notice of Trustee's Sale Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq. I. On October 23, 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 24, Block 8, Sunserra Bar Phase Three Final P.U.D. Map, according to the Plat thereof recorded in Volume 24 of Plats, Page(s) 26 thru 36, Records of Grant County, Washington. Commonly known as: 9363 Canyon Drive Northwest Quincy, WA 98848 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 03/25/07, recorded on 03/28/07, under Auditor's File No. 1211647, records of Grant County, Washington, from Sara M. Moore, a married woman, as her sole and separate property, as Grantor, to Northwest Trustee Services, PLLC, 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 HSBC Bank USA, National Association as Trustee for Wells Fargo Asset Securities Corporation, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2007-7, under an Assignment/Successive Assignments recorded under Auditor's File No. 1255829. *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 07/22/2009 Monthly Payments $20,571.93 Late Charges $709.29 Lender's Fees & Costs $2,719.27 TTotal Arrearage $24,000.49 Trustee's Expenses (Itemization) Trustee's Fee $405.00 Title Report $1,073.61 Statutory Mailings $22.96 Recording Costs $28.00 Postings $70.00 Sale Costs $0.00 Total Costs $1,599.57 Total Amount Due: $25,600.06 Other known defaults as follows: IV. The sum owing on the Obligation is: Principal Balance of $302,622.73, 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 October 23, 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 10/12/09 (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 10/12/09 (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 10/12/09 (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 Sara M. Moore 9363 Canyon Drive Northwest Quincy, WA 98848 Unknown Spouse and/or Domestic Partner of Sara M. Moore 9363 Canyon Drive Northwest Quincy, WA 98848 Sara M. Moore 7018 135th Place Southeast Snohomish, WA 98296 Unknown Spouse and/or Domestic Partner of Sara M. Moore 7018 135th Place Southeast Snohomish, WA 98296 by both first class and either certified mail, return receipt requested on 04/10/09, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and on 04/10/09 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 who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. The trustee's rules of auction may be accessed at

Mystic Desire' Simpson

Mystic Desire’ Simpson, 4 year old daughter of Ted Simpson, Brittney Simpson, and Kari Bryan, passed away Sunday, October 11, 2009 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

New building planned for mentally ill

Building to house people needing support

MOSES LAKE — The Grant County commissioners approved $150,000 to prepare land for a boarding home for people with mental illnesses or developmental disabilities.

Tennis players perform at tourney

Moses Lake youth compete

KENNEWICK, Wash. — Three Moses Lake youth ventured to Kennewick, Wash., Oct. 2 through Oct. 4 to compete in the Columbia Basin Fall Jr. Challenger.

Boday wins fishing title

State champions crowned in Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE — Junior anglers from throughout the state gathered in Moses Lake over the weekend to participate in the Junior Bassmasters State Championship in Moses Lake.

Elizabeth Ann Sutherland

Elizabeth Ann Sutherland, slipped peacefully into the arms of our Lord, October 9, 2009, after a short illness. She was at Columbia Crest Rehabilitation Center in Moses Lake, Washington.

West Coast League expands

Two new markets to make 2010 debut

PORTLAND, Ore. — The West Coast League announced Monday it will operate with nine teams during the 2010 summer baseball season.

PUBLIC NOTICE

The following measures will be submitted to voters on the November 3, 2009 General Election ballot:

Deer hunting season begins Saturday

The modern rifle deer season begins on Saturday, Oct. 17 and remains open through Oct. 27. Good luck to all of the hunters. Have fun, but be careful out there. Oh yeah, let me know how you do in the great outdoors. I'm always looking for photos to post here.

Grant PUD plans to reduce fiber program

Part of proposed budget reductions

EPHRATA — Grant County PUD is talking of cutting its fiber-optic program in half as part of budget reductions next year.

Grant County PUD discussing 5 percent rate increase

Budget workshop held

EPHRATA — Grant County PUD commissioners directed staff to explore 5 percent electrical rate increases for 2010 and 2011 on Friday.

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON

IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF GRANT

Elizabeth Sutherland

Elizabeth Sutherland, 90, Moses Lake resident, passed away Friday, October 9, 2009 at Columbia Crest Care & Rehabilitation Center in Moses Lake.

La Salle rolls past Soap Lake Eagles

Prep football recaps

Cusick 64, Almira/Coulee-Hartline 18; Odessa 34, Wellpinit 14

Would irrigation project's completion prevent dust storms?

It’s considered common knowledge there were more dust storms in Grant County before the Columbia Basin Irrigation Project began watering the area’s fields in 1952.

McGowan wants to be citizens' voice

Wants to create jobs

MOSES LAKE — Candidate Brian McGowan is running for election to Port of Moses Lake commissioner position 2 because he wants to be the voice of citizens.

Don M. Rainey

Don M. Rainey, 87, longtime Moses Lake resident, passed away Sunday, October 11, 2009 at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane.

Greyhounds run past Tigers

CWAC recaps

EPHRATA — Ephrata fell behind 21-0 in the first quarter and couldn’t recover late as Grandview rolled to a 49-14 victory.

Royal rallies past Kiona-Benton

SCAC recaps

Royal 48, Kiona-Benton 20; Warden 28, Highland 20

Plate has leadership skills, experience

Wants to attract business

MOSES LAKE — Incumbent David Plate is running for election to Port of Moses Lake commissioner position 2 because of his drive to bring more employers to Moses Lake.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE

LOAN NO. xxxxxx5799 T.S. NO. 1220501-12 PARCEL NO. 11-0993-710 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Trustee, Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation of Washington, will on October 23, 2009, at the hour of 10:00am, At the county courthouse, 35 c street nw in the city of Ephrata, State of Washington, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at the time of sale, the following described real property, situated in the County(ies) of Grant, State of Washington to-wit: Lot 11 block 3 sage vista second addition major plat according to the plat thereof recorded in volume 24 of plast pages 90 91 92 and 93 records of Grant county Washington. Commonly known as: 509 North Florida Drive Moses Lake Wa 98837 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated June 14, 2007, recorded June 18, 2007, under Auditor's File No. 1217302, Book xx, Page xx, records of Grant County, Washington, from Kevin Fitchner as Grantor, to Fidelity National Title Insurance Company as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned by to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc.. II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrower's or Grantor's default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust. III. The default(s) for which this foreclosure is/are made as follows: Failure to pay when due the following amounts which are now in arrears: $9,326.33 (together with any subsequent payments, late charges, advances, costs and fees thereafter due). IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: Principal Balance of $154,699.58, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument secured from February 01, 2009, and such oother 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 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 October 23, 2009. The default(s) referred to in paragraph III, must be cured by October 12, 2009 (11 days before the sale date), to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time on or before October 12, 2009 (11 days before the sale date), the default(s) as set forth in paragraph III is/are cured and the Trustee's fees and costs are paid. The sale may be terminated any time after October 12, 2009 (11 days before the sale date), and before the sale by the Borrower, Grantor, any Guarantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance paying the entire principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees, and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust and curing all other defaults. VI. A written notice of default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following addresses: KEVIN FITCHNER 509 N FLORIDA DR MOSES LAKE WA 98837 KEVIN FITCHNER 1110 NUNNALLY AVE NW ORTING WA 98360 by both first class and certified mail on June 15, 2009 proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and on June 16, 2009 the written notice of default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in the paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such posting. VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their 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 60th 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 who are not tenants. After the 60th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants and tenants say summary proceedings under Chapter 59.12 RCW For tenant occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. Date July 21, 2009 Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation of Washington P.O. Box 22004 525 East Main Street El Cajon CA 92022-9004 (800) 546-1531 Signature/By C. Archuleta. R-246953 09/18/09, 10/09/09

State agency holds tax workshop Oct. 20

Event is free

EAST WENATCHEE — New and small business owners are invited to a free tax workshop from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in East Wenatchee, on Oct. 20.

Tonight's tailgate raises funds for Kennewick AD

Paralyzed on Aug. 20

WENATCHEE — The booster clubs from Moses Lake and Wenatchee are co-sponsoring a tailgate fund-raiser before tonight’s Columbia Basin Big Nine Conference between the two schools to raise money for Kennewick Athletic Director Ronny Coleman.

Making strides against cancer

Walk to honor breast cancer survivors and sufferers Saturday

MOSES LAKE — Breast cancer survivor Margo Myers is walking on Saturday to support fellow survivors and sufferers.

Woman charged in baby's death

Infant drowned

EPHRATA — A Moses Lake woman is accused of letting her child drown while she used her computer.

Samaritan Healthcare hosts health fair

Free screenings, information booths

MOSES LAKE — Samaritan Healthcare is offering free screenings, information booths and flu shots at their Community Health Fair Saturday.

Knittle is committed to academics

Wants strong education

MOSES LAKE — Candidate Pete Knittle is running for election to Moses Lake School Board position 4 because he is committed to academic excellence.

Listen to words on health care, not delivery

GUEST EDITORIAL

GUEST EDITORIAL

Dale W. Nelson

Dale W. Nelson, 83, longtime Moses Lake resident and business owner, passed away at Samaritan Hospital on October 5, 2009.

Moses Lake battles Wenatchee for first place

Chiefs take on No. 5 Panthers

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake entered the 2009 football season with some unanswered questions.

Recycling questions

The Moses Lake city council is working to develop a recycling program.

THANKS

Reader appreciates contributions

On behalf of the Columbia Basin Foundation Board of Directors, please accept our sincere thanks for your generous donations of the Coeur d’ Alene Resort package valued at $550 and the Moses Pointe Golf package valued at $200 to be used as silent auction items at our “Celebrate CBF 2009!” dinner and auction on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009. The donations were provided to board member Corinne Isaak a few weeks ago.

SUPERIOR COURT, STATE OF WASHINGTON, COUNTY OF GRANT

JULIO ALANIZ, d/b/a Basin Mobile Home |

GRANT COUNTY PROSECUTOR

Reader supports Albert Lin

I agree with my predecessor, retired Senator Harold Hochstatter, when he says, “Justice is not Partisan.”  Justice is defined by Webster in part, “The maintenance or administration of that which is just; also, merited reward or punishment.”  Let’s talk about the victim’s and their families when we talk about justice.  Let’s elect someone who has a proven track record of convicting criminals who commit violent acts against innocent victims.

Donovan wants to be a listener

Shares education views

MOSES LAKE — Candidate Kevin Donovan is running for election to Moses Lake School Board position 4 to offer fresh ideas and to be available to parents and educators.

LITERACY PROGRAM

Reader encourages involvement

The Basic Skills Volunteer Literacy Program at Big Bend Community College is entering into its seventh year of operation. For the 2008-09 academic year, 23 community members have volunteered over 1,400 student contact hours tutoring students attending Basic Skills/GED and English As A Second Language classes in Moses Lake, Othello, Quincy and Grand Coulee.

GRANT COUNTY PROSECUTOR

Reader backs Albert Lin

Have you been to Albert Lin’s website,

Warden Cougars fall to River View

Prep volleyball recaps

ALSO: MLCA 3, Mansfield 0

MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL

Reader upset at loss of trees

They’re gone! My 31 arborvitae, which I have given TLC for 29 years. They were just knocked down, gathered up and put in a dump truck and hauled off, like they were just a bunch of garbage. Sad. Makes tears.

Man convicted of homicide

Gave man drugs he overdosed on

EPHRATA —  A jury found a 30-year-old Moses Lake man guilty of giving a man methadone, leading to his death.

Bulldogs knock off Moses Lake

Bulldogs 3Chiefs 0

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake kept visiting Pasco off of the scoreboard for the majority of the first half Tuesday night, but the Bulldogs slipped the ball into the back of the net late on their way to a 3-0 win over the Chiefs.

Reward offered for BB gun shooter

15 windows damaged in one day

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Police Department offers a $500 reward for information leading to the arrest of those involved with shooting windows with BB guns.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE

File No.: 7090.23247 Grantors: Northwest Trustee Services, Inc. American Home Mortgage Servicing, Inc. Grantee: Vladimir V. Beregovoy Jr., whose wife is Anna V. Beregovoy, as his separate estate Tax Parcel ID No.: 14-1064-000 Abbreviated Legal: Lot 25, Block 2, West View Heights, Grant County, WA Notice of Trustee's Sale Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq. I. On October 16, 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 25, Block 2, West View Heights, according to the plat thereof recorded in Volume 5 of Plats, Page(s) 49, records of Grant County, Washington. More accurately described as: Lot 25, Block 2, West View Heights, Ephrata, according to the Plat thereof recorded in Volume 5 of Plats, Page 49, Records of Grant County, Washington. Commonly known as: 421 Patrick Road Ephrata, WA 98823 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 01/04/06, recorded on 01/06/06, under Auditor's File No. 1183351, records of Grant County, Washington, from Vladimir V. Beregovoy Jr, a married man, as his separate estate, as Grantor, to Security Title Guaranty, as Trustee, to secure an obligation "Obligation" in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. solely as nominee for American Brokers Conduit, as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned by Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. to American Home Mortgage Servicing, Inc., under an Assignment/Successive Assignments recorded under Auditor's File No. 1256658. *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 07/08/2009 Monthly Payments $5,066.04 Late Charges $156.72 Lender's Fees & Costs $149.20 TTotal Arrearage $5,371.96 Trustee's Expenses (Itemization) Trustee's Fee $607.50 Title Report $539.50 Statutory Mailings $23.92 Recording Costs $14.00 Postings $70.00 Sale Costs $0.00 Total Costs $1,254.92 Total Amount Due: $6,626.88 Other known defaults as follows: IV. The sum owing on the Obligation is: Principal Balance of $78,468.05, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument evidencing the Obligation from 12/01/08, 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 October 16, 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 10/05/09 (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 10/05/09 (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 10/05/09 (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 Vladimir V. Beregovoy 421 Patrick Road Ephrata, WA 98823 Vladimir V. Beregovoy P.O. Box 1253 Soap Lake, WA 98851 Anna Beregovoy 421 Patrick Road Ephrata, WA 98823 Anna Beregovoy P.O. Box 1253 Soap Lake, WA 98851 by both first class and either certified mail, return receipt requested on 05/29/09, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and on 05/29/09 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 who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. The trustee's rules of auction may be accessed at

Wanke enjoys serving community

Shares funding views

EPHRATA — Councilmember Mark Wanke is running for re-election to Ephrata City Council position 2 because he enjoys serving the community.

Sports events are today

Events at Moses Lake High School soccer fields

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Parks and Recreation Department will host a pair of athletic events this afternoon at the Moses Lake High School soccer fields between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m.

Morris wants to be involved

Calls for sidewalks

EPHRATA — Candidate Clarke Morris is running for election to Ephrata City Council position 2 because he wants to be involved in the community.

Mary Katherine Olson Kwak

Mary Katherine Olson Kwak, of Yakima, WA, made her transition to Divine Healing and cooking on October 4, 2009 at Good Samaritan Health Care Center in Yakima, WA. Mary was born July 18, 1927 at Wapato, WA to Ora Elizabeth McCorkle and Clinton Sivert Olson. Mary grew up in Wapato with a short time spent in Seattle during the early 40’s. Mary had many suitors but she chose John Wilbur Kwak as her forever love. They were married at Wapato on December 10, 1948 and enjoyed more than 60 years of togetherness.

Hockey league to have sign-ups

Registration begins next week

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Youth Hockey Association will begin accepting registrations next week at the Larson Recreation Center ice rink for the 2009-2010 hockey season.

Girl died in Monday wreck

Near Royal City

ROYAL CITY — A 6-year-old girl died in a wreck after her mother attempted to reach a cellphone.

Wilson Creek rolls

Devils 3Phoenix 0

MOSES LAKE — The Wilson Creek Devils stayed on pace with co-North Central Washington 1B Conference leader Thorp Tuesday night with a three-game sweep over the Columbia Basin Secondary School Phoenix.

Cheer camp is next week

Program is two weeks long

MOSES LAKE — Students in kindergarten through sixth grades are invited to participate in the 2009 Moses Lake Parks and Recreation Cheer Camp beginning next week at Moses Lake High School.

Job Corps student travels to D.C.

Jason Turning Robe learns about politics, himself

MOSES LAKE — Columbia Basin Job Corps student Jason Turning Robe returned from a four-day trip to Washington D.C., with a new dream.

Home-based business expo is Oct. 23

Still room for exhibitors

MOSES LAKE — Big Bend Community College’s second Home-based Business Expo is set for Oct. 23, from noon to 8 p.m., at the college’s Advanced Technologies Education Center.

I-90 reopened before Monday

MOSES LAKE — Interstate 90 reopened Sunday night after dust blown by high winds forced the closure of the freeway between Moses Lake and Ritzville

Moses Lake district holds public forum

Parents, community members welcome

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake school board members Lew Mason and Vicki Groff are hosting a community forum tonight.

PUBLIC NOTICE

The following measures will be submitted to voters on the November 3, 2009 General Election ballot:

Parks and Rec to host competitions

Events at Moses Lake High School soccer fields

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Parks and Recreation Department will host a pair of athletic events Thursday afternoon at the Moses Lake High School soccer fields between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m.

Grant County coroner pleads guilty

Will be required to resign

EPHRATA — Grant County Coroner Jerry D. Jasman pleaded guilty to holding an employee in his truck while he sped down Wheeler Road in June.

James J. DeLateur

James J. DeLateur, 87, longtime Ephrata resident, passed away Friday, Oct. 2, 2009, at his home.

Kimi Matsushita Fukukai

Jan. 8, 1921 - Sept. 30, 2009

Kimi died in Spokane, WA. She resided at Sulllivan Park Assisted Living and Care Center since August 2002 and lived in Othello, WA from 1956-2002.

Bowers named to 2009 class

Warden wrestling coach to enter Hall of Fame

WARDEN — In his 34 years as the head of the Warden wrestling program, there isn’t much head coach Rick Bowers hasn’t accomplished.

Chiefs compete at Mukilteo Invite

Moses Lake places 11th

FEDERAL WAY, Wash. — After some strong swimming performances during their Columbia Basin Big Nine Conference schedule, the Moses Lake Chiefs girls swim team took their skills in the pool to the Mukilteo Invite in Federal Way, Wash.

McCreary wants to address concerns

Shares views

MOSES LAKE — Candidate Jason McCreary is running for Moses Lake City Council position 1 because he believes there is a large portion of citizens with concerns that are not being addressed by the current council.

Chiefs ground attack takes care of Lions

Moses Lake 38Kennewick 21

KENNEWICK — Moses Lake found themselves in an early hole for the second straight week Friday night, but for the second straight week Todd Griffith’s Chiefs dominated the second half to wrap up a Columbia Basin Big Nine Conference Columbia Division victory.

PAR FOR THE COURSE

An Example For All

Owen McClain

Ecret wants to plan for city needs

Running for re-election

MOSES LAKE — Incumbent Councilmember Bill Ecret is running for re-election to Moses Lake City Council position 1 because he wants to continue contribution to planning for the future of the city.

Life and death and everything in between

We, as human beings, are able to adapt to extreme conditions in order to survive. We’ve adapted to severe cold and heat, to extreme elevations. We are able to survive in the company of dangerous animals.

Top-ranked Ellensburg holds off visiting Jackrabbits

Prep football recaps

Ellensburg 48, Quincy 8; Othello 55, Grandview 6

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON

IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF GRANT

Moses Lake boy bit by pit bull

Nose required two stitches

MOSES LAKE — A 13-year-old Moses Lake boy was bit on the nose by a pit bull in Knolls Vista Park Thursday in Moses Lake.

Helen Annie (Bitterman) Nash

Dec. 9, 1923 - Sept. 24, 2009

Loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, wife, sister, and aunt passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2009.

Olympic medalist helps with potato marketing

Skater Ohno is a Washington native

MOSES LAKE — The Washington State Potato Commission was recently sought out as a local sponsor for Olympic skating medalist and Seattle native Apolo Anton Ohno.

Sand Scorpions clean up dunes

Group invites public to help preserve area

MOSES LAKE — For Sand Scorpions director Rich Archer, cleaning up the Moses Lake Sand Dunes is his way of preserving a place he feels is an important part of the community.

Grant County successful in federal civil rights suit

Accused of violating due process

SPOKANE — Grant County’s insurance agency successfully defended the county against a civil rights lawsuit in U.S. District Court in Spokane.

Reese wants to improve quality of life

Opposes dog breed ban

MOSES LAKE — Councilmember Brent Reese is running for re-election to the Moses Lake City Council because he wants to improve the quality of life for Moses Lake residents, from teens to seniors.

Grant PUD to talk rate increases, initiatives

First meeting Oct. 12 in Moses Lake

EPHRATA — Grant County PUD commissioners and staff will take questions from the public about next year’s proposed electrical rate increase and utility initiatives during three public meetings this month.

Teen baseball meeting is Monday

For interested parents, coaches

MOSES LAKE — A meeting for parents and coaches interested in participating in one of two developmental baseball teams for 13- and 14-year-olds is Monday.

Par for the Course

Monster on course

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Jackson wants to give back to citizens

Touts decision-making ability

MOSES LAKE — Candidate Darrin Jackson is running for election to Moses Lake City Council because he wants to give back to his community.

Four arrested after fight in Moses Lake

Two injured

MOSES LAKE — Four people were arrested on Airway Drive, near Moses Lake, for rioting and two people were hospitalized early Sunday morning.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE

LOAN NO. xxxxxxxxxx2299 T.S. NO. 1211983-12 PARCEL NO. 12-0154-329 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Trustee, Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation of Washington, will on October 16, 2009, at the hour of 10:00am, At the county courthouse, 35 c street nw in the city of Ephrata, State of Washington, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at the time of sale, the following described real property, situated in the County(ies) of Grant, State of Washington to-wit: Lot 29 dune lakes final planned unit development according to the plat thereof recorded in volume 20 of plats pages 60 through 70 records of Grant county Washington. Commonly known as: 8263 Dune Lake Road Se Moses Lake Wa 98837 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated December 10, 2007, recorded December 13, 2007, under Auditor's File No. 1228403, Book xx, Page xx, records of Grant County, Washington, from Nikolay Popruzhnyy and Galina Popruzhnyy, Husband And Wife as Grantor, to Prlap, Inc. as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of Bank of America, N.a. as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned by to Bank of America, N.a.. II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrower's or Grantor's default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust. III. The default(s) for which this foreclosure is/are made as follows: Failure to pay when due the following amounts which are now in arrears: $5,905.73 (together with any subsequent payments, late charges, advances, costs and fees thereafter due). IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: Principal Balance of $122,022.64, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument secured from November 18, 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 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 October 16, 2009. The default(s) referred to in paragraph III, must be cured by October 05, 2009 (11 days before the sale date), to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time on or before October 05, 2009 (11 days before the sale date), the default(s) as set forth in paragraph III is/are cured and the Trustee's fees and costs are paid. The sale may be terminated any time after October 05, 2009 (11 days before the sale date), and before the sale by the Borrower, Grantor, any Guarantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance paying the entire principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees, and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust and curing all other defaults. VI. A written notice of default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following addresses: NIKOLAY A POPRUZHNYY 8263 DUNE LAKE ROAD SE MOSES LAKE WA 98837 GALINA POPRUZHNYY 8263 DUNE LAKE ROAD SE MOSES LAKE WA 98837 NIKOLAY A POPRUZHNYY 12823 SE 302ND ST AUBURN WA 98092 GANILA POPRUZHNYY 12823 SE 302ND ST AUBURN WA 98092 NIKOLAY POPRUZHNYY 8263 DUNE LAKE ROAD SE MOSES LAKE WA 98837 by both first class and certified mail on April 24, 2009 proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and on April 27, 2009 the written notice of default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in the paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such posting. VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their 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 60th 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 who are not tenants. After the 60th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants and tenants say summary proceedings under Chapter 59.12 RCW For tenant occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. Date July 08, 2009 Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation of Washington P.O. Box 22004 525 East Main Street El Cajon CA 92022-9004 (800) 546-1531 Signature/By Rhonda Rorie. R-243813 09/11/09, 10/02/09

Liebrecht wants to be a solution

Shares views on issues

MOSES LAKE — Candidate Karen Liebrecht is running for Moses Lake City Council position 2 because she wants to make a difference on the council with her views.

Covey wants to continue work

Running for re-election

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake Mayor Ron Covey is running for re-election to the city council because he wants to continue representing the needs of the citizens.

THANKS

Reader appreciates reading newspaper

Thank you very much for the opportunity to have newspapers in our classroom on a regular basis.  We feel fortunate to have such a great resource for learning. 

FLU SHOTS

Reader warns of health risks

Currently there are many ads and selling techniques for people to risk the flu and swine flu shots.

MOSES LAKE SIGNS

Reader disagrees with the city

I think the actions of the city in regards to the (prohibition of) signs are wrong and illegal and not the only thing they have done wrong. I think as a city we should stand up and change our government from a city manager to a strong mayor formed government. This gives more power back to the citizens, where the council and mayor have to answer to the citizens more and have less closed door meetings. It is just a idea but I think it would be a positive change and give more responsibility to the city government.

Feedback

We love letters to the editor. They are a great way to voice opinions about our life in the Columbia Basin.

Liebrecht wants to be a solution

Shares views on issues

MOSES LAKE — Candidate Karen Liebrecht is running for Moses Lake City Council position 2 because she wants to make a difference on the council with her views.

Bad times exposes flaws in workers' comp

GUEST EDITORIAL

OLYMPIA — Washington’s Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) has proposed an average 7.6 percent increase in workers’ compensation premiums for 2010. The insurance, funded mostly by employers, pays for medical care, pensions and lost wages for injured workers.

RESPECT

Reader believes to get it, give it

Saturday we attended the Leavenworth celebration and were honored to hear the Army National Guard Band perform. I noticed this was printed on their T-shirts: loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity, personal courage. It occurred to me I would like to send one to the president and the legislators. I always thought to get respect, one should give respect.

SUPERIOR COURT, STATE OF WASHINGTON, COUNTY OF GRANT

JULIO ALANIZ, d/b/a Basin Mobile Home |

Kiwanis Park hours reduced in Othello

Closing early for neighbors

OTHELLO — Othello City Council voted to close Kiwanis Park earlier to accommodate concerns from neighbors living around the park Monday.

Vivian M. Moholt

Feb. 7, 1930 - Sept. 29, 2009Live. Love. Laugh

Vivian M. Moholt, age 79, passed away September 29, 2009 in Vancouver, WA surrounded by her family. She was born to Amarette and Cecil Miles Golden February 7, 1930 in Goble, OR, but she and her brother grew up in the Prescott/Rainier area. Vivian met her would-be husband, Wesley Moholt, in junior high and sealed their fate when she selected him as her Sadie Hawkins Dance date. Wes and Vivian wed in 1950 and raised two loving children together.