Ellington

William L. Ewing

William L. Ewing, 71, passed away Sept. 29, 2009, in Othello. On Friday, Oct. 2, 2009, a viewing and visitation will begin at 9 a.m. through 10:45 a.m. with the funeral service to follow at 11 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Stake Center, Othello. Bill’s family asked Carver Family Funeral Home, Othello, to care for the arrangements.

CONNELLY PARK

Reader disagrees with closure of park

I have been fishing out of Connelly Park/Airmen’s Beach since 1961.

Governor's report names Moses Lake as potential Boeing site

MOSES LAKE — For the second time this year, Moses Lake is listed in a report as a contender for a second Boeing 787 assembly site.

Life without parole sought in murder case

Two men accused of killing Warden man over debt

EPHRATA — Prosecutors are seeking a sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole for two men charged with murdering a Warden man.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE

File No.: 7023.04074 Grantors: Northwest Trustee Services, Inc. Wells Fargo Bank, NA Grantee: Brent Y. Hargrave, a single person Tax Parcel ID No.: 10-0670-000 Abbreviated Legal: LOT 10, BLK D, REPLAT OF KNOLLS VISTA ADD Notice of Trustee's Sale Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq. I. On October 9, 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 10, BLOCK D, REPLAT OF BLOCK D AND A PORTION OF BLOCK E, KNOLLS VISTA ADDITION TO MOSES LAKE, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 3 OF PLATS, PAGES 54, RECORDS OF GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON. Commonly known as: 246 WEST KNOLLS VISTA DRIVE MOSES LAKE, WA 98837 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 03/28/05, recorded on 03/29/05, under Auditor's File No. 1166541, records of Grant County, Washington, from BRENT Y. HARGRAVE, a single man, as Grantor, to First American Title Insurance Company, as Trustee, to secure an obligation "Obligation" in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. solely as nominee for RBC MORTGAGE COMPANY, AN ILLINOIS CORPORATION, as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned by Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. to Wells Fargo Bank, NA, under an Assignment/Successive Assignments recorded under Auditor's File No.1191275. *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 07/07/2009 Monthly Payments $3,542.34 Late Charges $118.10 Excepting therefrom a credit of ($50.53) Total Arrearage $3,609.91 Trustee's Expenses (Itemization) Trustee's Fee $435.00 Title Report $490.95 Statutory Mailings $35.88 Recording Costs $14.00 Postings $70.00 Sale Costs $0.00 Total Costs $1,045.83 Total Amount Due: $4,655.74 Other known defaults as follows: IV. The sum owing on the Obligation is: Principal Balance of $72,827.49, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument evidencing the Obligation from 01/01/09, 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 9, 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 09/28/09 (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 09/28/09 (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 09/28/09 (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 BRENT Y. HARGRAVE 246 WEST KNOLLS VISTA DRIVE MOSES LAKE, WA 98837 BRENT Y. HARGRAVE 2608 EAST PECIFIC AVENUE SPOKANE, WA 99202 BRENT Y. HARGRAVE 2204 LAKESIDE DRIVE MOSES LAKE, WA 98837 UNKNOWN SPOUSE AND/OR DOMESTIC PARTNER OF BRENT Y. HARGRAVE 246 WEST KNOLLS VISTA DRIVE MOSES LAKE, WA 98837 UNKNOWN SPOUSE AND/OR DOMESTIC PARTNER OF BRENT Y. HARGRAVE 2608 EAST PACIFIC AVENUE SPOKANE, WA 99202 UNKNOWN SPOUSE AND/OR DOMESTIC PARTNER OF BRENT Y. HARGRAVE 2204 LAKESIDE DRIVE MOSES LAKE, WA 98837 by both first class and either certified mail, return receipt requested on 05/22/09, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and on 05/23/09 Grantor and Borrower were personally served with said written notice of default or the written notice of default was posted on a conspicuous place on the real property described in paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII. The Trustee, whose name and address are set forth below, will provide in writing to anyone requesting it a statement of all foreclosure costs and trustee's fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their right, title and interest in the Property. IX. Anyone having any objection to the sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee's sale. X. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS - The purchaser at the Trustee's Sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the Deed of Trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants 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

Hattie (Gardner) Hajjar

Hattie (Gardner) Hajjar, age 76, passed away on Sept. 22 in Yakima, Wash., after battling cancer for two years.

Quincy man dies in wreck

Collided with semitruck

QUINCY — Jose A. Diaz, 45, Quincy, died in a two-vehicle collision on state Route 281, four miles south of Quincy, Friday night.

Calvin Thomas Christensen

Calvin Thomas Christensen, 85, died Moses Lake, Grant Co. Washington on Saturday September 26, 2009 at 1:30 A.M.

Dorothy Nell (Hall) Cate

Dorothy Nell (Hall) Cate, 96, longtime Moses Lake resident, passed away Saturday, September 26, 2009 at her home.

Big Bend hosts information night

High school students, parents invited

MOSES LAKE — Big Bend Community College is hosting a college and financial aid information night for high school students and parents.

LEGAL NOTICE

The Grant County Board of Health will hold a public hearing in the Public Works meeting room at 124 Enterprise St. SE in Ephrata on Wednesday, October 14, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. The purpose of the hearing will be to adopt Ordinance 2009-2, amendment to the fee schedule. Anyone wishing to comment regarding this matter should appear at the meeting.

Big Bend receives $3.5 million Title V grant

Enables college to offer three online programs

MOSES LAKE — Big Bend Community College received a $3.5 million grant, enabling them to work with Heritage University to offer students three new online programs.

Chambers wins regional title

Moses Lake grad helps college

LIBERTY, Mo. — Moses Lake graduate Nikki Chambers and her women’s doubles partner Tanya Ratana advanced to the national tournament after winning the regional championship for William Jewell College in Liberty, Mo.

Coeur d'Alene course receives high praise

Golf World Magazine lists it as No. 4

COEUR d’ALENE — The readers of Golf World Magazine ranked The Coeur d’Alene Resort Golf Course among the best in the country in the latest edition of the publication set to hit newsstands this month.

Big Bend offers new training workshop

Lectures on craft distilling

MOSES LAKE— Big Bend Community College’s Center for Business and Industry Services is providing craft distilling training, in cooperation with Qualls Agricultural Laboratory, a licensed distilled spirits producer. 

Business conference set for Oct. 9 in Othello

Event is free

OTHELLO — The Central Washington Business Conference is set for Oct. 9 at the Othello High School’s library, at 340 S. Seventh Ave., Othello.

Schools, union reach tentative agreement

Moses Lake teachers examine contract

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake School District and Moses Lake Education Association (MLEA) negotiation teams reached a tentative agreement on a new contract.

Marcher trial ends

Jury deliberating

EPHRATA — Jurors in Robbie Joe Marcher’s trial continue deliberating after hearing closing arguments Friday.

'History in the Making' topic of chamber event

Moses Lake chamber banquet Tuesday

MOSES LAKE — With this year’s Grant County centennial, the Moses Lake Chamber of Commerce selected “History in the Making” as its annual banquet talk for Tuesday at Pillar Rock Grill.

Collision a reminder about life's important things

It all started last week with a phone call from my husband, Kyle.

Quincy battles back, but Vikings hold off Jackrabbits

Prep football recaps

Othello 28, Toppenish 14; Wapato 33, Ephrata 26; Wahluke 22, Warden 6; Soap Lake 40, Manson 7; Chewelah 34, Lind-Ritzville 14; ACH 38, Curlew 21; Columbia 44, Odessa 12

Ritzville's Mennonite auction reaches globally

Funds used to obtain clean water, basic health education

RITZVILLE — For many people, Saturday’s Menno Mennonite Country Auction is synonymous with homemade food and crafts in a crisp, fall atmosphere.

Norman S. 'Mick' Larsen (Age 86)

Norman S. “Mick” Larsen went home to be with the Lord on Friday, September 25, 2009.

Lewis Harold Conway

Lewis Harold Conway passed away September 25, 2009 due to cancer.

Moses Lake cages Bulldogs

Moses Lake 37Pasco 13

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.

Othello mayor candidates share goals

Johnson and Wilson

OTHELLO — Othello mayoral candidates Ken Johnson and Tim Wilson spoke at a political forum in Othello.

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON

IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF GRANT

Marcher testifies in trial

Says he didn't shoot at a person

EPHRATA — The first time Robbie Joe Marcher saw Earl Romig was at the beginning of his trial, he said.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE PURSUANT TO THE REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON CHAPTER 61.24 ET. SEQ. Loan No: 7412363988 APN: 20-0518-001 TS No: WA-202120-C I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY LSI DIVISION, the undersigned Trustee will on 10/9/2009, at 10:00 AM at The Police Justice Court Building, 401 Balsam Street in the City of Moses Lake, Washington sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable, in the form of cash, or cashier's check or certified checks from federally or State chartered banks, at the time of sale the following described real property, situated in the County of Grant, State of Washington, to-wit: That portion of Farm Unit 228, Irrigation Block 72, Sixth Revision, Columbia Basin Project, Grant County, Washington, according to the plat thereof filed August 26, 1957, described as follows: Beginning at the Southwest corner of said Farm Unit 228; thence North 89Â_36'27” East along the South line of said Farm Unit, a distance of 520 feet; thence North 45 Â_08' West, 732.06 feet to the West line of said Farm Unit; thence South 00Â_07'34" West, 520 feet to the point of beginning. Commonly known as: 7057 ADAMS ROAD NORTH QUINCY, WASHINGTON 98848 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 4/9/2001, recorded 4/18/2001, under Auditor's File No. 1081647, in Book , Page records of Grant County, Washington, from BRAULIO GARCIA AND LOURDES GARCIA, HUSBAND AND WIFE, as Grantor(s), to STANDARD TRUSTEE SERVICE CO. WASHINGTON, A WASHINGTON CORPORATION, as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS INC., AS NOMINEE FOR HOMECOMINGS FINANCIAL NETWORK, INC., as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned by MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS INC., AS NOMINEE FOR HOMECOMINGS FINANCIAL NETWORK, INC. to JP MORGAN CHASE BANK AS TRUSTEE, FKA THE CHASE MANHATTAN BANK AS TRUSTEE. 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/Mortgage. III. The default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/are as follows: Failure to pay when due the following amounts which are now in arrears: PAYMENT INFORMATION FROM 3/1/2009, THRU 7/6/2009, NO.PMT 5, AMOUNT $949.74, TOTAL $4,748.70 LATE CHARGE INFORMATION FROM 3/1/2009, THRU 7/6/2009, NO. LATE CHARGES 4, TOTAL $127.28 PROMISSORY NOTE INFORMATION Note Dated: 4/9/2001 Note Amount: $80,000.00 Interest Paid To: 2/1/2009 Next Due Date: 3/1/2009 IV. The amount to cure defaulted payments as of the date of this notice is $11,069.02. Payments and late charges may continue to accrue and additional advances to your loan may be made, it is necessary to contact the beneficiary prior to the time you tender the reinstatement amount so that you may be advised of the exact amount you would be required to pay. As of the dated date of this document the required amount to payoff the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: $82,026.72 (note: due to interest, late charges and other charges that may vary after the date of this notice, the amount due for actual loan payoff may be greater). The principal sum of $72,956.78, together with interest as provided in the Note from the 3/1/2009, and such other costs and fees 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. Said sale will be made without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances on 10/9/2009. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by 9/28/2009, (11 days before the sale date) to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before 9/28/2009 (11 days before the sale) the default as set forth in Paragraph III is cured and the Trustee's fees and costs are paid. Payment must be in cash or with cashier's or certified checks from a State or federally chartered bank. The sale may be terminated any time after the 9/28/2009 (11 days before the sale date) and before the sale, by the Borrower or Grantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance by paying the principal and interest, 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): BRAULIO GARCIA AND LOURDES GARCIA, HUSBAND AND WIFE 7057 ADAMS ROAD NORTH QUINCY, WASHINGTON 98848 BRAULIO GARCIA AND LOURDES GARCIA P.O. BOX 261 QUINCY WA 98848 by both first class and certified mail on 5/29/2009, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served, if applicable, 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 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 this sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee's sale. X. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS - The purchaser at the Trustee's Sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the deed of trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants and tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants and tenants by summary proceedings under the Unlawful Detainer Act, Chapter 59.12 RCW. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. DATED: 7/6/2009 CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY LSI DIVISION 1111 Main St., #200 Vancouver, WA 98660 Sale Line:: 714-730-2727 Linda Nagel Authorized Signatory ASAP# 3174962 09/04/2009, 09/25/2009

Wellness expo is Saturday

Event free for seniors

MOSES LAKE— Residents can learn more about financial and physical health by attending the Columbia Basin Herald’s Senior and Baby Boomer Wellness Expo.

Saturday is Pioneer Day at Grant County museum

Centennial cancellation stamp offered

EPHRATA — A bank robbery enactment, wood branding, hands-on science activities and a barbecue are among Saturday’s Pioneer Day activities at the Grant County Historical Museum in Ephrata.

Fish return in record numbers

GUEST EDITORIAL

GUEST EDITORIAL

Colorado's Taxpayer's Bill of Rights and I-1033

GUEST EDITORIAL

GUEST EDITORIAL

Drunk driving

Judges must send drunken drivers who do not change their ways to prison for long terms.

AMERICAN FLAG

Reader upset about treatment of flag

So my buddies and I went to chow this morning. Just to see how Bank of America takes American flags out of the ground saying it was against their policy. The flags were there for a Marine who died from a roadside bomb.

THANKS

Reader appreciates community support

The following thanks are in order:

Colorado's Taxpayer's Bill of Rights and I-1033

GUEST EDITORIAL

GOLDEN, Colo. — Opponents of I-1033 are woefully uninformed about the Colorado’s Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR) passed by voters in 1992.  Critics of Washington’s ballot measure say I-1033 is similar to our TABOR, which they claim is a disaster for our state.  Nothing could be further from the truth.

Afghanistan

Gen. Stanley McChrystal recently delivered a 66-page report filled with blunt warnings and a fresh strategy to win the war in Afghanistan. That report, disclosed by The Washington Post, is a bracing read: The insurgent threat — and violence in the country — is growing. Afghan forces are weak and outnumbered. More resources — including more American troops — must be sent, or NATO’s International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) could lose the war.

Moses Lake Manta Rays start new program

Begins next month

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Manta Rays swim program is implementing a new pre-competitive swim program next month.

MOSES LAKE FALL PICK UP

Reader happy with program continuing

I want to express great appreciation to whomever at Moses Lake Park and Recreation made the decision to bring back  the fall brush pick up,  albeit in a limited capacity.  When I first heard it had been canceled I was not only disappointed but  a bit stressed as to how I was going to manage accomplishing this seasonal task on my very limited income. Seeing in Tueday’s edition of the Columbia Basin Herald, that there is  a plan and schedule  to do a brush pick in October made me breath a huge sigh of relief as this is going to save me over $75.  I really couldn’t  afford to spend. Thank you for doing this. I know other citizens will be as appreciative and relieved as myself and I hope the response you get will encourage you to continue this much needed program.

FLU PRECAUTIONS

Reader disagrees with health district

I write this letter in response to the Sept. 17 article entitled “Precautions for flu season.”

Ephrata prepares for basketball

Program begins next month

EPHRATA —  The registration deadline for the Ephrata Parks and Recreation Department’s basketball program is right around the corner.

'YOU LIE'

Reader disapproves of Wilson’s action

The issue regarding Rep. Joe Wilson shouting “You lie” at the President is not that he called Obama a liar. Politicians call each other liars all the time. Under Bush, Democrats made it quite clear that they felt the President was not being honest. The issue is Wilson’s yelling out during a joint session of Congress while being addressed by the President. The issue is the shouting, the belligerent tone, the disrespect for decorum, the fact that Wilson seemed to think he was attending a lynching, rather than a televised conference of the highest political bodies in the land. Research the Vietnam War era, the Iraq war under Bush, and you’ll find not a single instance of a Democratic congress member shouting at the President while congress was in session. So what’s up with Wilson, then? The man honestly believes that President Obama is not worthy of simple courtesy.

Moses Lake votes to allow political signs

Placement restrictions created

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake City Council unanimously approved to draft an ordinance allowing political signs to be placed on some city owned property.

Crime scene shown to jurors in Marcher trial

Lead detective takes the stand

EPHRATA — Prosecutors presented pictures and films of the scene of Earl Romig’s shooting, calling their last two witnesses to the stand.

Fish return in record numbers

GUEST EDITORIAL

OLYMPIA — Even though the plan to manage the Columbia and Snake rivers continues in flux, things are improving for the fish and people who depend on the two waterways.

Migrant problem

First the riot police went in, then the bulldozers. By the time their work was done, the makeshift migrant camp on the outskirts of Calais had been wiped away. Politicians on both sides of the Channel expressed their conviction yesterday that this will help solve the migrant problem that has plagued the French port for almost a decade. If only it were that simple. …

'YOU LIE'

Reader disapproves of Wilson's action

The issue regarding Rep. Joe Wilson shouting “You lie” at the President is not that he called Obama a liar. Politicians call each other liars all the time. Under Bush, Democrats made it quite clear that they felt the President was not being honest. The issue is Wilson’s yelling out during a joint session of Congress while being addressed by the President. The issue is the shouting, the belligerent tone, the disrespect for decorum, the fact that Wilson seemed to think he was attending a lynching, rather than a televised conference of the highest political bodies in the land. Research the Vietnam War era, the Iraq war under Bush, and you’ll find not a single instance of a Democratic congress member shouting at the President while congress was in session. So what’s up with Wilson, then? The man honestly believes that President Obama is not worthy of simple courtesy.

45 years of Job Corps success

GUEST EDITORIAL

WASHINGTON, D.C. — This week marks the observance of a very special anniversary.  Job Corps is the federal government’s oldest and most successful residential education and training program.  It provides student with the skills and knowledge that help them enter the workforce, the military, and higher education.  And, for 45 years, it has helped build the lives – and launch the careers – of some of America’s neediest youth.

Genie cuts 15 jobs in Moses Lake

Company reduces 400 positions worldwide

MOSES LAKE — Genie Industries in Moses Lake laid off 15 workers Tuesday, citing the economic uncertainty “causing its customers to rethink its purchases for the year,” company spokesperson Melinda Zimmerman-Smith said.

Royal Knights cage Cougars

Royal 3Warden 0

WARDEN — Warden and Royal met Tuesday night in South Central Athletic Conference volleyball competition and the Lady Knights caged the Lady Cougars for a three-game sweep.

Valentine Barris

Valentine Barris, 89, of Othello, passed away Sunday, September 20, 2009 at her home in her daughter’s arms.

Seasonal flu shots in a hurry

Health district offers drive-through clinic

GRANT COUNTY— Grant County Health District is offering protection from the seasonal flu by hosting an adult-only drive-through clinic.

Santos Contreras

Santos Contreras, 40, Moses Lake resident, passed away Sunday, Sept. 20, 2009, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

Jurors in Marcher trial see reenactment

Sniper says he could see face

EPHRATA — Jurors watched dark shapes move through a foggy field in a video filmed the day after Earl Romig was shot.

East Valley knocks off Othello

Red Devils 4Huskies 0

OTHELLO — Othello stayed close with defending Central Washington Athletic Conference girls soccer champion East Valley of Yakima, Wash., Tuesday night, but the Red Devils scored early in the second half on their way to a 4-0 conference victory.

Imogene (Jean) Delp

Imogene (Jean) Delp passed away peacefully Sunday morning September 20, 2009 in Moses Lake.

Pitching in

Moses Lake’s Spc. Brandon Hubbard is a maintenance soldier from 1st Platoon of 1161st Transportation Company.  Hubbard is assigned to help maintain 20 M915 trucks, 35 M872 trailers, two M923 5 Tons, and the M984 Wrecker, according to Staff Sgt. Oshawna Tackett.  Hubbard is making a difference at Camp Liberty. He helped place more than 20 solar-powered light fixtures along main roads using a wrecker’s crane to raise the awkwardly shaped light posts, placing them along the road.  The wrecker, known for its hasty recovery missions, is handy for random tasks that will improve the safety for the residents of Camp Liberty for years to come, Tackett stated.

Royal City man dies in wreck

Not wearing seat belt

MOSES LAKE — Santos R. Contreras, 40, Royal City, died after being ejected from his SUV during a wreck on Interstate 90 Sunday night.

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON

COUNTY OF CLARK JUVENILE DIVISION

Local club to host fly fishing clinic

Event is Saturday at Cascade Park

MOSES LAKE — The Dry Side Fly Fishing Club will host a fly fishing clinic Saturday at Cascade Park in Moses Lake.

Man struck by van during riot

Two arrested for Moses Lake disturbance

MOSES LAKE — Nineteen-year-old Dakota Johnson, of Moses Lake, was airlifted to a Spokane hospital after being struck by a maroon van during a fight Saturday on Loop Drive in Moses Lake.

Ronald Delano Iverson

Ronald Delano Iverson of Royal City passed away on Saturday September 19, 2009 in Wenatchee, Washington from complications after heart surgery.

Southridge casts shadow on Chiefs

Suns 27Chiefs 7

Kennewick 27, Moses Lake 7

Moses Lake is good place to survive cardiac arrests

Fire department credits advanced equipment, team

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Fire Department reports a high save rate when responding to full cardiac arrest emergency calls.

Are you ready for some football? Because I am

I love football.

LEGAL NOTICE

Request for Bids on Covered Riding Arena at Grant County Fairgrounds. Covered Arena will be 140 ft. x 220 ft. All structures will be considered - Fabric or Rigid coverings. All bidders will supply engineering and specs and will include all costs. Building permits will be by owner. All bids must be submitted to the Grant County Commissioners Office by October 8th, 2009. Prevailing Wages Apply. For more information and site visit call Fairgrounds Office at 509-765-3581.

Robbie Joe Marcher's father testifies during trial

Says day was foggy, didn't hear gunshots

EPHRATA — Carl Marcher told the jury the day Earl Romig was shot was marked with intermittent fog.

Donald Joseph Steffler

Donald Joseph Steffler, 80, Moses Lake resident, passed away Wednesday, September 16, 2009, at his home surrounded by loved ones. Memorial services with full military honors will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, September 23, 2009, at Kayser’s Chapel of Memories in Moses Lake.  Don was born November 8, 1928 in Devils Lake, North Dakota to the late Ferdinand Laurence & Barbara (Duchsher) Steffler.

Russell Clifford Crook

April 2, 1929 - Sept. 13, 2009

Russell was born in Smyrna, WA, after his father waved the Milwaukie Road train engineer down to tell him to have the doctor come out so he could help deliver Russell, near Royal City, WA. He grew up in Green Valley, near Yelm, WA, and later Yakima Valley. They lived on a dairy and he attended Yakima Valley Academy.

Rodeo kicks off tonight

Two-day event at Adams County Fair

OTHELLO — The Othello Rodeo Association will start its 2009 Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) Rodeo tonight at the Adams County Fairgrounds.

Russell family buys Porterhouse

Gambling ends

MOSES LAKE — A deal selling the Porterhouse Restaurant & Lounge to owners of the Lake Bowl and Ameristay Inn & Suites was expected to close Friday.

Quincy police investigate shooting

Suspected to be gang-related

QUINCY — Two men were injured after a suspected gang-related shooting on E Street Northeast in Quincy Wednesday night.

NOTICE

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

Newspapers in Education tourney is Sunday

Benefits Columbia Basin education

MOSES LAKE — The Columbia Basin Herald’s Newspapers in Education (NIE) Golf Classic is less than three days away and space is still available for the tournament held at the Coeur d’Alene Resort in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho Sunday.

Amber Alert ends with recovery of Moses Lake baby

Father arrested

MOSES LAKE — A 9-month-old Moses Lake girl was safely recovered by the Grant County Sheriff’s Office after a statewide Amber Alert was issued to locate her Tuesday.

Randy Garcia

Randy Garcia, 30, passed away Sunday, September 13, at the Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital.

GRANT COUNTY PUD

Reader questions conflict of interest

Terry Brewer’s chickens are coming home to roost. He is the president of the Board of Commissioners for the PUD. Last week in their afternoon session ,the commissioners approved a governance policy for all their actions concerning the PUD. Item 20, Code of Conduct, states each commissioner will disclose any remote conflict of interest and “a commissioner with such remote interest, will not participate in any discussion and/or debate concerning such interest, will not vote on the matter”.

I-1033

Reader supports initiative

Many articles and letters on I-1033 make it sound as though the government will not get any increases in funding. Not so - they will get automatic increases each year of inflation and population growth. I-601 did the same until 2005.

Energy or salmon?

A new conservation plan to save salmon on the Snake River was offered by the Obama administration recently.

MACC Tower Improvement Project

The Multi Agency Communications Center

THANKS

Reader appreciates all of the support

I would like to take a moment and thank several members of Moses Lake.  I came here with nothing, no food, no clothes, no money.

Health care — Replicate success

GUEST EDITORIAL

GUEST EDITORIAL

I-1033

Reader supports initiative

Many articles and letters on I-1033 make it sound as though the government will not get any increases in funding. Not so - they will get automatic increases each year of inflation and population growth. I-601 did the same until 2005.

Emilio 'Mel' R. Benavidez

Emilio “Mel” R. Benavidez was born in Pharr, Texas to Lorenzo Benavidez and Erminia Salinas Benavidez on November 5, 1938.

Romig testifies in shooting trial

Describes event to jury

EPHRATA — Earl Romig told the jury the day he was shot was the perfect day to hunt coyotes.

OIL

Reader wonders about fuel prices

Help me! I am wondering a little about my sanity. I am thinking that maybe I have been hearing “voices.”

John Floyd Smith

John Floyd Smith went to be with God and the angels September 7, 2009.

Ramiro M. Lopez Sr.

Ramiro M. Lopez Sr., 62, passed away at Samaritan Hospital on September 13, 2009.

Crescent Bar hearing draws many comments

About 150 people attend

EPHRATA — With the expiration of Crescent Bar Island’s lease approaching in 2012, about 150 people listened to testimony regarding future improvements to the island.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE

File No.: 7037.19691 Grantors: Northwest Trustee Services, Inc. Chase Home Finance LLC Grantee: Keith A. Hebdon, a married man dealing in his sole and separate property Tax Parcel ID No.: 07-1748-000 Abbreviated Legal: Lot 9, Peterson Plat Notice of Trustee's Sale Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq. I. On September 25, 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 9, Peterson Plat, as per Plat thereof filed in Volume 9 of Plats, Page 30, Records of Grant County, Washington. Commonly known as: 100 Fern Street NW Royal City, WA 99357 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 08/28/03, recorded on 09/03/03, under Auditor's File No. 1132845, records of Grant County, Washington, from Keith A. Hebdon, as his sole and separate property, as Grantor, to First American Title Insurance Company, as Trustee, to secure an obligation "Obligation" in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. solely as nominee for Sterling Capital Mortgage Co., as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned by Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. to Chase Home Finance LLC, under an Assignment/Successive Assignments recorded under Auditor's File No. 1255206. *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 6/19/2009 Monthly Payments $4,999.17 Late Charges $199.94 Lender's Fees & Costs $183.86 Total Arrearage $5,382.97 Trustee's Expenses (Itemization) Trustee's Fee $652.50 Title Report $523.32 Statutory Mailings $23.92 Recording Costs $28.00 PPostings $70.00 Total Costs $1,297.74 Total Amount Due: $6,680.71 Other known defaults as follows: IV. The sum owing on the Obligation is: Principal Balance of $82,333.97, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument evidencing the Obligation from 11/01/08, 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 September 25, 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 09/14/09 (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 09/14/09 (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 09/14/09 (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 Keith A. Hebdon 100 Fern Street NW Royal City, WA 99357 Keith A. Hebdon PO Box 758 Royal City, WA 99357 Unknown Spouse and/or Domestic Partner of Keith A. Hebdon 100 Fern Street NW Royal City, WA 99357 Unknown Spouse and/or Domestic Partner of Keith A. Hebdon PO Box 758 Royal City, WA 99357 by both first class and either certified mail, return receipt requested on 05/18/09, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and on 05/19/09 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 isentitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the Deed of Trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants and tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants and tenants by summary proceedings under the unlawful detainer act, Chapter 59.12 RCW. The trustee's rules of auction may be accessed at

Opening statements heard in Marcher trial

Man accused of shooting deputy

EPHRATA — The jury heard opening statements in the trial of a Moses Lake man accused of shooting an off-duty Grant County sheriff’s deputy.

Manta Rays off to fast start

Registrations still accepted

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Manta Rays swim team is off to a solid start this season after adding a pair of new coaches to the program.

Newspapers in Education classic approaches

Second annual tournament is Sunday

MOSES LAKE — The Newspapers in Education (NIE) program is designed to benefit youth in Columbia Basin classrooms and the Columbia Basin Herald, with help from Horizon Credit Union and Horizon Northwest Home Mortgage, will host the second annual Newspapers in Education Golf Classic this weekend at the Coeur d’Alene Resort in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.

Maurice J. Moulton

Maurice J. Moulton, 85, passed away Sept. 11, 2009, in Othello.

Adams County Fair begins Wednesday

Rodeo, demo derby also part of week

OTHELLO — Adams County Fair Board President Roy Dodge expects between 21,000 to 23,000 people to attend this year’s Adams County Fair, starting tomorrow.

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON

COUNTY OF CLARK JUVENILE DIVISION

Emilio 'Mel' Benavidez

Emilio “Mel” Benavidez, 70, longtime Moses Lake resident, passed away Saturday, Sept. 12, 2009, at Samaritan Hospital.

Deputy shooting trial starts today

Man accused of shooting Deputy Earl Romig

EPHRATA — Jury selection started Monday for a man charged with shooting a Grant County Sheriff’s Deputy in the back.

Team obtains grant to rehab Moses Lake island

New features for Calbom Island

MOSES LAKE — The Trail Planning Team of Moses Lake received a grant to rehabilitate Calbom Island, the only island park in Moses Lake.

Football officials to use blue flags

Flag change for Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

RENTON, Wash. — To help raise awareness for Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, high school football officials throughout Washington state will trade in their yellow penalty flags for blue penalty flags during varsity games this weekend.

Stanley O. Jorgensen

Stanley O. Jorgensen passed away August 27 from heart failure at Monroe House in Moses Lake.

Woman diagnosed with West Nile

First human case in Grant County

MOSES LAKE — Grant County Health District reported Grant County’s first confirmed case of West Nile virus in a human Friday.

Coeur d'Alene slows down Moses Lake

Vikings 22Chiefs 13

Coeur d'Alene 22, Moses Lake 13

NOTICE OF MITIGATED DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Moses Lake issued Mitigated Determinations of Non-Significance (MDNSs) under the State Environmental Policy Act Rules (Chapter 197-11 WAC) for the following projects:

A lot can happen at a newspaper in three years

Sept. 7, marked my three-year anniversary at the Columbia Basin Herald.

Kathleen Miner Olpin

Kathleen Miner Olpin, 85, Moses Lake resident died Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2009, in Samaritan Healthcare.

Moses Lake teen walks for a cure

McKenna Reis honors her aunt's memory

MOSES LAKE — McKenna Reis, 14, became emotional when describing how much her aunt Betty Reis meant to her.

Club hosts tourney

Golf tournament in 30th year

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Golf Club will play host to the 30th annual Sagebrush Shootout Couples Chapman Saturday and Sunday.

Community action programs paused

90 community action projects inspected

MOSES LAKE — The state stopped the North Columbia Community Action Council’s Weatherization program from accepting new contracts or performing any new weatherization work.

Former Mariner hosts camp

Moyer foundation sponsors event

WENATCHEE, Wash. — The Moyer Foundation is sponsoring a bereavement camp for kids in Central Washington this weekend at Camp Erin in Wenatchee, Wash.

Port of Royal Slope hears money-making idea

Could help reopen rail for shippers

ROYAL CITY — The Port of Royal Slope heard an idea this week from the Eastern Washington Gateway Railroad about charging a fee to store rail cars near Royal City.

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

Crescent Bar meeting Monday

Public to provide testimony

EPHRATA — Monday is the public’s last chance to provide 3 minutes of verbal testimony about Grant PUD’s proposed shoreline management plan, or ideas about Crescent Bar’s Island’s future.

Pirates earn team award

Moses Lake gets sportsmanship award

MOSES LAKE — Although the Pirates wrapped up their 2009 West Coast League season 24 games behind first place Wenatchee, Moses Lake earned the Jim Dietz Team Sportsmanship Award this season.

TEA PARTY

Reader encourages participation

American citizens, it is time to stand up and be counted. It is not good enough to sit at home and complain about where our government is taking us. The last year has seen America taking unprecedented steps towards socialism! We will soon wake up and ask “how in the world did we get here?” We will have to tell our children and grandchildren what we were doing as our government took total control of our economy, abolished many of our rights, wiped out the Constitution, and spent us into oblivion. If you are sick and tired of what is happening to our country, but you are frustrated and scared because you don’t know what to do, then join the Grant County Tea Party Caravan on Saturday, September 12 at 10:00 a.m. in the Lowe’s parking lot as we head to the Tri-Cities to join them for their 9-12 Tea Party in Richland. We need to show our Congress and President we know what is happening and we aren’t going to take it!! Bring your signs and decorate your cars!!

CRIME

Reader disappointed in law enforcement

Last Sept. 25, a person I know kicked in the back door of my home and robbed my wife and I of over $14,000 worth of property. Three days later, he forged my name on a check he stole and cashed it at his bank for $950. Despite confessing to the investigating sheriff’s deputy he cashed the check, now almost a year later, he remains unarrested and uncharged. My wife and I have been in constant contact with the sheriff’s office and the prosecutor’s office with no positive result.

Honoring Dale

Dale Baltzell was a cop.

Remembering Patriot Day tomorrow

GUEST EDITORIAL

EPHRATA — On Dec. 18, 2001, Congress passed Public Law No. 107-89 designating Sept. 11 as “Patriot Day.” It’s a shame a law had to be passed to ensure patriotism is kept alive.  We should always remember that sacrifices have been made by many for our freedoms – Military, Law Enforcement, Firefighters, and Para-medics – some have given the ultimate sacrifice.

POLITICS

Reader warns about 'public servants'

My husband tells the story of a young couple who never wanted to give their child a direct order.  When it was time for bed, the issue was approached by:  Do you want to take your teddy bear or your blanket to bed with you?

Ruben H. 'Rick' Martinez

Ruben H. “Rick” Martinez, 58, longtime Moses Lake resident died in his home Sunday, September 6, 2009 after a long illness.

DAR promotes Constitution Week

GUEST EDITORIAL

Constitution Week Committee

Reader tired of government officials

Trends I see now:

SCHOOL CAMERA

Reader believes there is a better way

How will a picture of a license plate in a short span at Hunter Place protect our children? A police car will stop a speeder, but the click of a camera makes some Australians rich and leaves the car speeding.

Reader tired of government officials

Republicans will Co-opt the idea Americans want to start over with all newly elected officials in the United States Federal Government thinking that Americans are still so stupid to not see them as complicit on the anti American anti Constitutional, anti freedom, agenda. This has gone on for too long… No excuses The Republicans are so excited like animals smelling blood in the water, watching the Dems act so traitorous! They better realize its their blood too that they smell!!! We the PEOPLE know the Republican Leadership are just as guilty as the other side and WE THE PEOPLE WANT THEM ALL OUT!

Lind-Ritzville stops Warden in season opener

Broncos 3Cougars 1

WARDEN — The Warden girls volleyball team got off to a slow start Tuesday night as Lind-Ritzville overcame a game-one loss to knock off the Cougars 3-1 to open the season.

Golf club wraps up men's season

Hosting annual Sagebrush Shootout

MOSES LAKE — With the summer days beginning to shorten, the Moses Lake Golf Club is wrapping up the summer golfing seasons.

MLIRD supports dredging Moses Lake

GUEST EDITORIAL

MOSES LAKE — Old-timers have seen many changes in the water in Moses Lake since the construction of the Columbia Basin Project in the 1950s. The algae blooms in late summer covered the lake with a blue green slime so anyone playing in the lake came out looking like the monster from the “green lagoon.” Newcomers enjoy a cleaner, healthier lake and the warm waters make this lake a sports person’s paradise.

PUBLIC NOTICE

MOSES LAKE: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT A PUBLIC AUCTION/LANDLORD LIEN FORECLOSURE SALE WILL TAKE PLACE ON SEPTEMBER 18, 2009, AT 9:00 a.m. at Cascade Communities, Ltd., 4056 Ottmar Rd. N.E., Space #40, Moses Lake, Washington 98837, on a 1989 Oakrest Mobile Home Serial No. KM109826J282956 located at 4056 Ottmar Rd. NE, Space #40, Moses Lake, Washington 98837, (509)765-5401.

Stormwater rates adopted

Moses Lake sets residential rate at $4

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake City Council voted preliminary approval of implementing a stormwater utility rate.

McKean earns national award

Named academic all-American

COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho — For the fifth consecutive season, the North Idaho College (NIC) women’s basketball team earned National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Academic All-American honors.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE

File No.: 7427.21224 Grantors: Northwest Trustee Services, Inc. Bank of America, National Association as successor by merger to LaSalle Bank National Association, as Trustee for Merrill Lynch First Franklin Mortgage Loan Trust, Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2007-1 Grantee: Rebecca Deleon, an unmarried woman Tax Parcel ID No.: 12-1928-501 Abbreviated Legal: Lot 1, Desert Ridge MP PH 1 Notice of Trustee's Sale Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq. I. On September 18, 2009, at 10:00 a.m. inside the main lobby of the Police Justice Building (Balsam Street Entrance) 401 South Balsam in the City of Moses Lake, State of Washington, the undersigned Trustee (subject to any conditions imposed by the Trustee) will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at time of sale, the following described real property "Property", situated in the County(ies) of Grant, State of Washington: Lot 1, Desert Ridge Major Plat, Phase 1, according to the Plat thereof recorded in Volume 23 of Plats, Pages 92 to 96, records of Grant County, Washington. Commonly known as: 182 Road I 3 Northeast Moses Lake, WA 98837 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 01/16/07, recorded on 01/26/07, under Auditor's File No. 1207929, records of Grant County, Washington, from Rebecca De Leon, a single woman, as Grantor, to Chicago Title, as Trustee, to secure an obligation "Obligation" in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. solely as nominee for First Franklin Financial Corp., an Op. Sub. of MLB&T CO., FSB, as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned by Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. to Bank of America, National Association as successor by merger to LaSalle Bank National Association, as Trustee for Merrill Lynch First Franklin Mortgage Loan Trust, Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2007-1, under an Assignment/Successive Assignments recorded under Auditor's File No. 1255277. *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 aand/or other defaults: Amount due to reinstate by 06/12/2009 Monthly Payments $13,660.20 Late Charges $397.00 Lender's Fees & Costs $198.50 Total Arrearage $14,255.70 Trustee's Expenses (Itemization) Trustee's Fee $675.00 Title Report $1,073.61 Statutory Mailings $11.48 Recording Costs $28.00 Postings $70.00 Total Costs $1,858.09 Total Amount Due: $16,113.79 Other known defaults as follows: IV. The sum owing on the Obligation is: Principal Balance of $330,365.60, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument evidencing the Obligation from 01/01/09, 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 September 18, 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 09/07/09 (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 09/07/09 (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 09/07/09 (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 REBECCA DE LEON 182 Road I 3 Northeast Moses Lake, WA 98837 Unknown Spouse and/or Domestic Partner of REBECCA DE LEON 182 Road I 3 Northeast Moses Lake, WA 98837 by both first class and either certified mail, return receipt requested on 05/08/09, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and on 05/09/09 Grantor and Borrower were personally served with said written notice of default or the written notice of default was posted on a conspicuous place on the real property described in paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII. The Trustee, whose name and address are set forth below, will provide in writing to anyone requesting it a statement of all foreclosure costs and trustee's fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their right, title and interest in the Property. IX. Anyone having any objection to the sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee's sale. X. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS - The purchaser at the Trustee's Sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the Deed of Trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants and tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants and tenants by summary proceedings under the unlawful detainer act, Chapter 59.12 RCW. The trustee's rules of auction may be accessed at

Rage finish season seventh

Looking players for 2010 season

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Rage 14U fastpitch softball team wrapped up an impressive summer season last month with a seventh-place finish at the National Softball Association Youth Western World Series in Everett, Wash.

John F. Smith

John F. Smith, longtime Soap Lake resident, died in his home in Soap Lake on Monday morning, Sept. 7, 2009.

Donald 'Dean' Detwiler Jr.

11-6-49 to 9-4-09

As Dean would have said, he has made his journey with the Lord. He has joined his mom Dona Houser, his dad Donald D. Detwiler Sr., and 3 of his siblings in heaven.

Howard Lee Herring

Howard Lee Herring, 72, longtime Moses Lake resident, passed away in his home on Friday, Sept. 4, 2009, in Moses Lake.

Rick Martinez

Rick Martinez, 58, longtime Moses Lake resident, died in his home on Sunday, Sept. 6, 2009.

Maria (Mary) Hernandez Gonzalez

Mary Gonzalez joined our heavenly father on September 3, 2009.

Wilma G. Sircin

Wilma G. Sircin, 84, longtime Moses Lake resident, passed away after a valiant fight against pancreatic cancer on Thursday, September 3, 2009, at St. Anthony’s Hospital in Gig Harbor, WA.

Grant County to keep most drop boxes open

Two box closures part of 2010 plan

EPHRATA — Grant County plans to close two of nine garbage drop boxes around the county, raise fees and extend hours on two other boxes in 2010.

Man sentenced for reckless burning

Construction site fire

EPHRATA — On Aug. 31, Phillip G. Osborne was sentenced for helping his friend set a fire at a Valley Road Northeast construction site in 2007.

Mentors sought for new graduates

Can avoid mistakes

MOSES LAKE — With 50 percent of new businesses known to fail, mentors are being sought for upcoming graduates of The Prosperity Center’s “Starting Your Own Business” workshop.

Weather doesn't stop racing at Ephrata Raceway Park

Raceway hosts weekend doubleheader

EPHRATA — Terrible weather interrupted fun outdoor activities all over the state this Labor Day Weekend, but did not stop Ephrata Raceway Park from racing on Sunday. Saturday evening included a few qualifying laps and lots of rain, by Sunday at noon the Sprint cars had the wings off and got underway with qualifying while more rain loomed to the southwest.  Jeff Bird had his No. 92 car sorted out and was quickest with a 13.95 run.  Heats were fairly uneventful and finished like this:

Tigers stumble in 2009 opener

Prep football recaps

Connell 28, Othello 7 - Quincy 13, Lakeside 6 - Royal 27, Naches Valley 0 - Warden 39, Mabton 14 - ACH 54, Inchelium 36

Man sentenced for vehicle prowls

Will serve four months

EPHRATA — The second of two men accused in a string of vehicle prowls on June 1, was sentenced in Grant County Superior Court.

Dale Baltzell

Dale Baltzell, 59, longtime Moses Lake resident and retired Moses Lake Police Officer, passed away Wednesday, September 2, 2009 at Kootenai Medical Center in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON

COUNTY OF CLARK JUVENILE DIVISION

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE PURSUANT TO THE REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON CHAPTER 61.24 ET. SEQ. Loan No: 0830000143 APN: 07-1792-301 TS No: WA-156962-C I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY LSI DIVISION, the undersigned Trustee will on 9/11/2009, at 10:00 AM at The Police Justice Court Building, 401 Balsam Street in the City of Moses Lake, Washington sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable, in the form of cash, or cashier's check or certified checks from federally or State chartered banks, at the time of sale the following described real property, situated in the County of Grant, State of Washington, to-wit: LOT 1, VILLA REAL NO. 1 PLAT, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 17 OF PLATS, PAGE 28, RECORDS OF GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON. Commonly known as: 402 NE ROSE COURT ROYAL CITY, WASHINGTON 99357 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 12/23/1997, recorded 1/6/1998, under Auditor's File No. 1018854, in Book , Page records of Grant County, Washington, from DAVID M. ROWLEY and MARSHELLE L. ROWLEY, HUSBAND AND WIFE, as Grantor(s), to BISHOP & LYNCH OF KING COUNTY, as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of WMC MORTGAGE CORP., as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned by WMC MORTGAGE CORP. 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/Mortgage. III. The default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/are as follows: Failure to pay when due the following amounts which are now in arrears: PAYMENT INFORMATION FROM 1/1/2009 THRU 6/4/2009 NO.PMT 6 AMOUNT $1,014.29 TOTAL $6,085.74 LATE CHARGE INFORMATION FROM 1/1/2009 THRU 6/4/2009 NO. LATE CHARGES 5 TOTAL $203.95 PROMISSORY NOTE INFORMATION Note Dated: 12/23/1997 Note Amount: $77,350.00 Interest Paid To: 12/1/2008 Next Due Date: 1/1/2009 IV. The amount to cure defaulted payments as of the date of this notice is $9,418.17. Payments and late charges may continue to accrue and additional advances to your loan may be made, it is necessary to contact the beneficiary prior tto the time you tender the reinstatement amount so that you may be advised of the exact amount you would be required to pay. As of the dated date of this document the required amount to payoff the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: $90,764.85 (note: due to interest, late charges and other charges that may vary after the date of this notice, the amount due for actual loan payoff may be greater). The principal sum of $83,218.70, together with interest as provided in the Note from the 1/1/2009, and such other costs and fees 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. Said sale will be made without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances on 9/11/2009. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by 8/31/2009, (11 days before the sale date) to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before 8/31/2009 (11 days before the sale) the default as set forth in Paragraph III is cured and the Trustee's fees and costs are paid. Payment must be in cash or with cashier's or certified checks from a State or federally chartered bank. The sale may be terminated any time after the 8/31/2009 (11 days before the sale date) and before the sale, by the Borrower or Grantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance by paying the principal and interest, 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): DAVID M. ROWLEY and MARSHELLE L. ROWLEY, HUSBAND AND WIFE 402 NE ROSE COURT ROYAL CITY, WASHINGTON 99357 DAVID ROWLEY and MARSHELLE ROWLEY PO BOX 778 ROYAL CITY, WA 99357 by both first class and certified mail on 4/28/2009, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served, if applicable, 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 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 this sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee's sale. X. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS - The purchaser at the Trustee's Sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the deed of trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants and tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants and tenants by summary proceedings under the Unlawful Detainer Act, Chapter 59.12 RCW. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. DATED: 6/4/2009 CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY LSI DIVISION 1111 Main St., #200 Vancouver, WA 98660 Sale Line:: 714-730-2727 By: Gina Avila Authorized Signatory ASAP# 3139562 08/14/2009, 09/04/2009

Quincy woman dies in collision

Allegedly failed to stop

GEORGE — Maria I.J. Reyes, 37, Quincy, died in a two-vehicle collision on state Route 283, four miles northeast of George Wednesday afternoon.

Warden ag teacher wins award

Honored for creativity

WARDEN — Shanna Golladay received an award for having students learn through work-based learning and community partnerships in Moses Lake.

Community mourns loss of former officer

Friends and family share memories

MOSES LAKE —Dale Baltzell, 59, was described as a reliable officer who put his heart and soul into his work with the Moses Lake Police Department.

Samaritan offers bariatric program

Surgery system expected to be implemented in November

MOSES LAKE— Samaritan Healthcare is offering a temporary reduced cost bariatrics surgery program to test the results before implementing the program.

Grant PUD pays $300K to former employees

Settlement agreements approved

EPHRATA — Grant County PUD commissioners recently approved $300,000 in settlement agreements for two ex-employees terminated on May 5, 2005.

Ceasar Zaragoza Fernandez

Ceasar Zaragoza Fernandez, 18, passed away Saturday, Aug. 29, 2009, in Moses Lake due to an automobile accident.

Mae E. Randolph

Mae E. Randolph, 75, of Moses Lake, WA, passed on September 1, 2009 at Lake Ridge in Moses Lake, WA.

Terrence 'Terry' Lawson

Terrence “Terry” Lawson, 60, Moses Lake resident, and former longtime Walla Walla, Wash., resident, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2009, at LakeRidge Special Care Center in Moses Lake.

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF GRANT

Swim team open for registration

Manta Rays looking to add more members

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Manta Rays swim team is accepting registrations for the upcoming year.

Warden Community Days held this weekend

Features raft races, food, auction

WARDEN — Raft races, food and basketball tournaments take place this weekend as part of Warden Community Days.

Tracy Allen Brant

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Fed's 'roadless rules' limit public's recreation

GUEST EDITORIAL

OLYMPIA — Washington state citizens are on the verge of losing the ability and the right to enjoy national public lands within our state.Apparently, there are bureaucrats in the other Washington who have forgotten Woody Guthrie’s famous song, “This Land is Your Land” and the oft-repeated verse: This land was made for you and me.

CHEMICALS

Reader warns about air contamination

A typical morning in the Columbia Basin often starts with what would have been (just a few years ago) a clear blue sky but now is filled with a synthetic haze that never goes away. As I look today to the north there are jets flying in parallel emitting aerosol particulates and chemicals into the upper atmosphere which are spreading out and will linger until they eventually sink down to our level.

MACC, Grant County disagree on funding

Agencies at odds over accounting of tax money

EPHRATA — Grant County and the Multi Agency Communications Center (MACC) failed to agree on how the agency should receive its money.

Moses Lake teen dies in crash

Vehicular homicide investigation

MOSES LAKE — Cesar Zaragoza Fernandez, 18, Moses Lake, was killed in a collision on Road R Southeast near Moses Lake Saturday night.

Adult classes offered through Parks and Rec

Opportunities begin this week

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Parks and Recreation Department will continue with their adult recreation classes beginning this week.

Fair attendance increases

Weather helps draw people out

GRANT COUNTY — The Grant County Fair drew almost 700 people more this year than last year.

Moses Lake teachers go to work

Ratification declined, bargaining resumes

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake Education Association (MLEA) teachers voted to return to school as scheduled, while continuing to bargain their contract with Moses Lake School District.

Hazel Reynolds Taylor Woolery

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Three arrested for drive-by

No injuries reported

MOSES LAKE — Three men were arrested for a drive-by shooting on Sunny Drive on Sunday.

Teachers vote on contract

Want professional treatment, compensation

MOSES LAKE — Teachers involved in the Moses Lake Education Association are voting on a renewed contract.

Ione M. Clark

Ione M. Clark, “Mom” to many of us, and a friend to all who knew her, went to be with our Lord and Savior and numerous family members on May 26, 2009.

Delmar E. Gridley

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Cesar Zaragoza Fernandez

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Ephrata to look at home hair salons

Ordinance allows businesses in homes

EPHRATA — The Ephrata City Council plans to examine a ordinance allowing hair salons to operate in homes.

National Guard unit returns home

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Boat races come to Moses Lake

Event is Sept. 12 and Sept. 13

MOSES LAKE — The Seattle Outboard Association is holding its annual power boat races this month at Connelly Park in Moses Lake.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE

Notice of Trustee's Sale Pursuant To the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq. On September 11, 2009 at 10:00AM Inside the main lobby of the: Police Justice Building, (Balsam Street Entrance) 401 South Balsam, Moses Lake, State of Washington, the undersigned Trustee, RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., (subject to any conditions imposed by the trustee to protect the lender and borrower) will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at time of sale, the following described real property, situated in the county(ies) of Grant, State of Washington: Tax Parcel ID no.: 04-1351-001 & 04-0525-003 PTN NEWW18-20-24 E.W.M GRANT COUNTY WASHINGTON** LEGAL DESCRIPTION: PARCEL 1: THE NORTH 152.40 FEET OF THE EAST 1138 FEET OF THE SOUTH 304.80 FEET OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 18, TOWNSHIP 20 NORTH, RANGE 24 E.W.M., GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON, EXCEPT THAT PORTION THEREOF CONVEYED TO THE TOWN OF QUINCY BY DEED DATED MARCH 13, 1979, RECORDED MARCH 14, 1979, UNDER AUDITOR'S FILE NO. 683219. PARCEL 2: A STRIP OF LAND SITUATED IN BLOCK 1, SUNSET VIEW, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 8 OF PLATS, PAGE 2, RECORDS OF GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 12 IN SAID BLOCK 1; THENCE AOUTH 89 DEGREES 55' 55" EAST, A DISTANCE OF 7 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 08' 20" WEST, A DISTANCE OF 5.20 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 55' 55" EAST, A DISTANCE OF 138 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 08' 20" EAST, A DISTANCE OF 5.20 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 55' 55" WEST, A DISTANCE OF 138 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING, EXCEPT THAT PORTION THEREOF CONVEYED TO THE TOWN OF QUINCY BY DEED DATED MARCH 13, 1979, RECORDED MARCH 14, 1979, UNDER AUDITOR'S FILE NO. 683219.** Commonly Known as: 915 7TH AVENUE SOUTHWEST, QUINCY, WA 98848 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 04/15/2004, recorded on 04/20/2004, under Auditor's File No. 1147060 and Deed of Trust re-recorded on ___, under Auditor's File No. __, records of Grant County, Washington from RANDY FERGUSON, AND DEBRA FERGUSON, HUSBAND AND WIFE, as grantor, to LANDSAFE TITLE OF WASHINGTON, as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as beneficiary. II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any court by reason of the Grantor's or Borrower's default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust. III. The Beneficiary alleges default of the Deed of Trust for failure to pay the following amounts now in arrears and/or other defaults: A. Monthly Payments $8,727.66 B. Late Charges $160.44 C. Beneficiary Advances $ 15.00 D. Suspense Balance ($358.62) E. Other Fees $ 0.00 Total Arrears $8,544.48 F. Trustee's Expenses (Itemization) Trustee's Fee $337.50 Title Report 793.07 Statutory Mailings $21.96 Recording Fees $88.00 Publication $ .00 Posting $200.00 Total Costs $1,440.53 Total Amount Due: $9,985.01 Other potential defaults do not involve payment of the Beneficiary. If applicable, each of these defaults must also be cured. Listed below are categories of common defaults, which do not involve payment of money to the Beneficiary. Opposite each such listed default is a brief description of the action/documentation necessary to cure the default. The list does not exhaust all possible other defaults; any defaults identified by Beneficiary or Trustee that are not listed below must also be cured. OTHER DEFAULT ACTION NECESSARY TO CURE Nonpayment of Taxes/Assessments Deliver to Trustee written proof that all taxes and assessments against the property are paid current Default under any senior lien Deliver to Trustee written proof that all senior liens are paid current and that no other defaults exist. Failure to insure property against hazard Deliver to Trustee written proof that the property is insured against hazard as required by the Deed of Trust. Waste Cease and desist from committing waste, repair all damage to property and maintain property as required in Deed of Trust. Unauthorized sale of property (Due on Sale) Revert title to permitted vestee. IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: Principal Balance of $177,636.72, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument secured from 01/01/2009 and such other costs and fees as are due under the Note or other instrument secured, and as are provided by statute. V. The above-described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of the sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. The sale will be made without warranty, express or implied regarding title, possession, or encumbrances on 09/11/2009. The default(s) referred to in paragraph III, together with any subsequent payments, late charges, advances costs and fees thereafter due, must be cured by 08/31/2009 (11 days before the sale date), to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before the close of the Trustee's business on 08/31/2009 (11 days before the sale date), the defaults(s) as set forth in paragraph III, together with any subsequent payments, late charges, advances, costs and fees thereafter due, is/are cured and the Trustee's fees and costs are paid. The sale may be terminated any time after 08/31/2009 (11 days before the sale date), and before the sale by the Borrower, Grantor, and Guarantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance paying the entire balance of principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees, and advances, if any made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust. VI A written notice of default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): RANDY FERGUSON 15502 Road 7 NW Quincy, WA 98848 RANDY FERGUSON 915 7TH AVENUE SOUTHWEST QUINCY, WA 98848 DEBRA FERGUSON 15502 Road 7 NW Quincy, WA 98848 DEBRA FERGUSON 915 7TH AVENUE SOUTHWEST QUINCY, WA 98848 by both first class and either certified mail, return receipt requested, or registered mail on 05/05/2009, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and on 05/06/2009 Grantor and Borrower were personally served with said written notice of default or the written notice of default was posted on a conspicuous place on the real property described in paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of such service or posting. VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it a statement of all foreclosure costs and trustee's fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their right, title and interest in the above-described property. IX. Anyone having any objections to the sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee's sale. X. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS - The purchaser at the Trustee's Sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the grantor under the deed of trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants and tenants. After the 20th day following the sale of the purchaser has the right to evict occupants and tenants by summary proceedings under the unlawful detainer act, Chapter 59.12 RCW. DATED: June 08, 2009 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. By: HEIDEROSE SCHOENMAN Its: Assistant Secretary RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-914-01-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281-8219 (TS# 09-0057218) 1006.50163-FEI