Ellington

Caring for Perennials-HGTV

Man struck by vehicle in Moses Lake

Under investigation

MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man was struck by a vehicle at the intersection of West Broadway Avenue and Third Avenue in Moses Lake Wednesday night.

Shoplifter sentenced to three years

Woman has criminal record

EPHRATA — A Moses Lake woman will spend more than three years in prison for trying steal beer, soda and party supplies from Walmart.

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-82317 I NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Trustee, REGIONAL TRUSTEE SERVICES CORPORATION, will on March 12, 2010, 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 8, BLOCK 2, BLUFF WEST MAJOR PLAT, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 25 OF PLATS, PAGES 10 THRU 14, RECORDS OF GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON. Tax Parcel No: 09-0629-420, commonly known as 600 NORTH BLUFF WEST DRIVE, MOSES LAKE, WA. The Property is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 3/2/2007, recorded 3/9/2007 , under Auditor's/Recorder's No. 1210489, records of GRANT County, Washington, from ROBERT GARMON, A SINGLE MAN, as Grantor, to SECURITY TITLE GUARANTY, as Trustee, in favor of INDYMAC BANK, F.S.B., 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. III The default(s) for which this foreclosure is/are made are as follows: FAILURE TO PAY THE MONTHLY PAYMENT WHICH BECAME DUE ON 51112009, 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 December 11, 2009 Delinquent Payments from May 01, 2009 6 payments at $ 2,502.21 each $ 15,013.26 2 payments at $ 3,378.73 each $ 6,757.46 (05-01-09 through 12-11-09) Late Charges: $ 792.96 Beneficiary Advances: $ 296.00 Suspense Credit: $ 0.00 TOTAL: $ 22,859.68 lV The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: Principal $306,393.66, 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 rreal property will be sold to satisfy the expenses 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 March 12, 2010. The default(s) referred to in paragraph Ill must be cured by March 1, 2010 (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 March 1, 2010, (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 March 1, 2010, (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: ROBERT GARMON, 600 NORTH BLUFF WEST DRIVE, MOSES LAKE, WA, 98837 ROBERT GARMON, 4829 SEAHURST AVENUE, EVERETT, WA, 98203 SPOUSE OF ROBERT GARMON, 4829 SEAHURST AVENUE, EVERETT, WA, 98203 SPOUSE OF ROBERT GARMON, 600 NORTH BLUFF WEST DRIVE, MOSES LAKE, WA, 98837 by both first class and certified mail on 11/1 0/2009, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and on 11/10/2009, 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. The Trustee's Sale will be held in accordance with Ch. 61.24 ROW 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 ROW 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 ROW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with section 2 of this act. DATED: December 10, 2009. Effective Date: 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:

Lions' clutch plays late secures win

Lions advance to 1B semifinal

YAKIMA — Behind a defense which has kept them alive all season, the Moses Lake Christian Academy Lions relied on it once again in their 1B state quarterfinal against Lummi last night.

Donor helps Big Bend student in need

Ginna Fontaine expresses relief, hope

MOSES LAKE — Big Bend Community College student Ginna Fontaine’s hope of attending Central Washington University this fall is restored.

Isaak's late shot, 26 points, leads ACH

Play Pateros tonight at 8 p.m. in semifinals

YAKIMA — Only 24 hours earlier Almira/Coulee-Hartline’s sophomore guard Madeline Isaak struggled all night to get her shooting rhythm.

Columbia-Hunters too much for Lady Devils

Wilson Creek to play Bickleton in consolation semifinal game

YAKIMA — It still probably wouldn’t have been as exciting if the Wilson Creek Lady Devils won last night Class 1B state quarterfinal.

Community action council closing

Organization is being replaced

MOSES LAKE — The North Columbia Community Action Council closes today.

Mrs. Moses Lake 2010 selected

Encourages education

MOSES LAKE — The 2010 Mrs. Moses Lake is high school counselor Patty Holloway.

Supporting doc

Moses Lake doctor Irene Kimura was recently placed on probation by the state Department of Health. They accused her of mismanaging a patient when diagnosing her with asthmatic bronchitis.

STATE BUDGET

Reader offers advice

Governor — $605 million more by taxing water, candy, gum, pop, tobacco, and oil products? Why stop there? Why not tax; coffee, tea, iPods and cellphones? Here’s a potential tax revenue. Why not tax the morons getting multiple tattoos and body piercings? In Moses Lake alone, you’d probably receive enough to balance the budget!

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON

FOR CHELAN COUNTY

COURTS

Reader alleges racism in county courts

I’ve lost faith in our system of courts using jury members to do there dirty work. They say there’s no prejudice, but when a prosecutor and judge ask a jury to look at a witness’ education, especially when they’re officers. Does this mean officers are better than me? I might not be an officer or have much education or even money, but we shouldn’t be judged by our background. I’ve seen so much racism in our courts. Others wish to turn and ignore all that happens in court. There are people out there that know some police officers have market certain families. In my son’s first court trial, the judge didn’t allow my son’s witness to testify because she was running late. There was so much objection, over rule, sustain by the judge, during his first trial. On his second trial, a prosecutor used so many officers only to benefit her case. For one defence witness, a prosecutor brought out past records. Guess grant county officials will do anything for a guilty plea. There were no finger prints on either gun — never found on his person and wasn’t at his residence. But he was found guilty because he has a record. Gabriel will serve more time than any rapist or murder. I love my son. I was so hurt when the prosecutor indicates that I’d lie for my son. I only speak the truth and write the truth.

Budget quest

Gov. Chris Gregoire posed an interesting question while the Columbia Basin Herald editorial board visited with her in Olympia last week.

Defense never rests in Academy playoff win

Lions allow only eight first-half points

YAKIMA — A strong defensive effort once again carried the Moses Lake Christian Academy Lions but this time it really counted.

Mosquito permit draws concern

Board asks for Moses Lake council support

MOSES LAKE — The Grant County Mosquito Control Board worries they will no longer be able to spray pesticides for adult mosquitoes unless there is a documented threat to animal or human health.

Moses Lake pharmacist thanks patrons

GUEST EDITORIAL

MOSES LAKE — On behalf of the entire staff of the Moses Lake Food Pavilion Pharmacy (now closed), I would like to use this medium to express my sincere appreciation to all of the medical providers in Grant County. But most importantly, my gratitude goes out to all of our most valuable supporters (our customers) for the patronage and support we’ve enjoyed over the years. Without all of you folks, we would not have had the kind of success we had.

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)

Dr. Terry Murphy

Bridal show returns

More than 30 vendors display services

MOSES LAKE — Spring brides and grooms have too many decisions to make easily, but help is available Saturday.

What's Your Mission?

Mission Statements: An Important Part of Game Improvement

Owen McClain, PGA Professional

Grant PUD rate increase is shared

GUEST EDITORIAL

MOSES LAKE — Many residents of Grant County are unaware of what has happened recently at the Grant County PUD. For the first time in over 20 years, residents are not at the top of the rate increase list. This time, instead of an across the board percentage increase, which would have been 4 percent for all groups, after a hard-fought battle, the PUD commissioners decided on a $0.001155 per kilowatt hour increase to each customer rate schedule, except for the streetlight rate class.

Lady Devils make history in dramatic opening round win

Fredere breaks four state records

YAKIMA — They came out for their first ever jump ball in state tournament history during their Class 1B state first-round game yesterday.

Robert (Bob) Fode

Robert (Bob) Fode died peacefully at home on Tuesday, February 23, 2010.

Wilford (Smokey) Card

Our Beloved,

Grant County shoe drive benefits Haiti

Collecting through March 15

GRANT COUNTY — The Northwest Multiple Listing Service is hosting a shoe drive throughout Grant County benefitting Haiti.

Second-half surge carries Othello past Lady Jacks

Othello 61Quincy 40

OTHELLO — After two nip-and-tuck battles on their respective home courts, it was safe to assume Othello and Quincy would be in for another doozy on Tuesday night in their Central Washington Athletic Conference (CWAC) District Tournament play-in game on Tuesday night.

Othello police take part in gang database

Moses Lake police take part

OTHELLO — The Othello Police Department is joining forces with other agencies to document gang information in a database.

Lee fined $100 for late public disclosure report

Fine paid

GRANT COUNTY — Grant County Prosecutor Angus Lee was fined $100 by the Public Disclosure Commission.

Early deficit too much for Chiefs to overcome

Lewis and Clark 57Moses Lake 49

SPOKANE — Coming in off of three straight wins during this post season, the Moses Lake Chiefs’ girls basketball travelled east hoping to keep their momentum in a regional tournament opener Tuesday night.

Five more players join Pirates for upcoming season

MOSES LAKE — With only a little over three months left before the beginning of the Moses Lake Pirates’ fifth season, the organization announced Monday the signing of five more players for the 2010 campaign.

Crescent Bar analysis set to be finished in April

Lease holders wait for Grant PUD decision

EPHRATA — The future of individual subleases on Crescent Bar Island may be clearer in April after Grant County PUD commissioners review a compliance analysis and recommendation report.

Economic council seeks funds for sprinklers

Seeking grant to pay for airport system

MOSES LAKE — The Big Bend Economic Development Council is preparing a federal grant application that could lead to a $3 million upgrade of a key building at the Grant County International Airport.

Harold L. Johnson, Sr.

In Loving MemoryApril 3, 1924 to February 20, 2010Harold L. Johnson SR.

On February 20, 2010, Harold went to heaven to be with his wife.

Boeing testing 747-8 in Moses Lake

Two more being built in Everett

MOSES LAKE — The first Boeing 747-8 landed at Grant County International Airport and is undergoing tests.

NOTICE

Due to construction, Road 8 NE from Road N to Road P will be closed to through traffic. This closure will remain in place from February 22nd to approximately April 19th, 2010. If you have any questions, please call Tommer Construction Co., Inc. (509)754-3302.

Various junior league baseball tryouts near

MOSES LAKE —  Baseball season is fast approaching and Moses Lake’s various league and teams for youngsters are readying for the beginning of the new season.

NOTICE

Due to construction, Road 8 NE from Road N to Road P will be closed to through traffic. This closure will remain in place from February 22nd to approximately April 19th, 2010. If you have any questions, please call Tommer Construction Co., Inc. (509)754-3302.

Boeing 787 test plane makes unplanned landing

MOSES LAKE (AP) — Boeing Co. says one of its new 787s made an unplanned landing because an engine lost thrust unexpectedly.

Huskies' quality keys third-place finish in 2A

Lopez, DeLeon bring home top prize

TACOMA — They believed this could be a good wrestling season.

Twyla R. Bernhardt

Twyla R. Bernhardt, 85, longtime Moses Lake resident passed away Saturday, February 20, 2010 at Samaritan Hospital. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 A.M., Monday, March 1, 2010 at Kayser’s Chapel of Memories with Pastor Deverett Butrick officiating. Private family interment preceded at Guarding Angels Cemetery, 2595 Road L N.E., Moses Lake. Please sign the online guestbook or leave a note for the family at

Moses Lake doctor is put on probation

Doctor appeals court decision

MOSES LAKE — The state Department of Health (DOH) medical commission placed the license of a Moses Lake physician on probation for three years.

Joo Wol 'Kim' Silva

Joo Wol “Kim” Silva, 72, longtime Moses Lake resident passed away Friday, February 19, 2010 at her home. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, February 26, 2010 at Kayser’s Chapel of Memories with Dr. Paul Wagner, officiating. Viewing will be held from 9:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. on Thursday, February 25th at Kayser’s. Please sign the online guestbook or leave a note for the family at

Drive-by shooter's mental health evaluated

Proceedings stopped

EPHRATA — Proceedings against an alleged shooter in a July drive-by stopped so the man’s mental health can be evaluated.

Alfred Henry 'Al' DeMoss

Alfred Henry “Al” DeMoss, Jr., 73, longtime Moses Lake resident died at home on February 18, 2010. He was born October 16, 1936 in Wapato, WA to Alfred Sr. and Lula Mae (Walker) DeMoss.

Royal consistency leads to top ten

Six Knights wrestlers place at Mat Classic

TACOMA — Despite not having a wrestler on the mat in any of the Class 1A finals, the Royal Knights used a bevy of grapplers and some consistent results to grab a ninth place finish at Mat Classic XXII this weekend.

Three Jacks on the mat score big for Quincy

Ybarra finishes second at 130-pounds

TACOMA — If the Quincy Jacks’ wrestling program can return three grapplers to Tacoma in 2011 similar to seniors Breck Webley and Baldo Valdovinos and junior Manny Ybarra plus a few others, things could get quite scary for opponents.

Moses Lake readies for state push

MOSES LAKE — It may be a case of getting hot just in the nick of time.

Grant PUD rate increases start Monday

Increase helps fund mandatory projects

GRANT COUNTY — Grant County PUD Commissioners approved the implementation of a 4 percent rate increase to take effect April 1, at the latest board meeting.

Accidental gunshot wounds reserve deputy candidate

Occurred during training

MOSES LAKE  — Jake L. Hebdon, 29, Moses Lake, accidently shot and wounded himself during reserve police officer training Saturday in Moses Lake.

Four state champs!

Chiefs place five wrestlers at Classic

TACOMA — They came, they saw, they left champions.

Man pleads to running over girl

EPHRATA — A Beverly man was sentenced to two months in jail and 240 hours of community service for running over his girlfriend.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE

PURSUANT TO THE REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON CHAPTER 61.24 ET. SEQ. Loan No: 0307596457 APN: 09-1044-000 TS No: WA-211494-C I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that LSI Title Agency, Inc., the undersigned Trustee will on 2/26/2010, 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 9 AND 10, BLOCK 12, FIRST ADDITION TO CAPISTRANO PARK, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 4 OF PLATS, PAGE 8, RECORDS OF GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON. Commonly known as: 2308 WEST PENINSULA DRIVE MOSES LAKE, Washington 98837 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 2/27/2004, recorded 3/17/2004, under Auditor's File No. 1145103, in Book , Page records of Grant County, Washington, from JOHN L. KELLY, A MARRIED MAN, AS HIS SEPARATE ESTATE, as Grantor(s), to UNIFIED SOLUTIONS GROUP, as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR AMERIGROUP MORTGAGE CORPORATION, A DIVISION OF MORTGAGE INVESTORS CORPORATION , as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned by MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR AMERIGROUP MORTGAGE CORPORATION, A DIVISION OF MORTGAGE INVESTORS CORPORATION to RESIDENTIAL FUNDING REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS, LLC. 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 6/1/2009 THRU 6/30/2009 NO.PMT 1 AMOUNT $578.85 TOTAL $578.85 FROM 7/1/2009 THRU 11/19/2009 NO.PMT 5 AMOUNT $566.68 $ TOTAL 2,833.40 LATE CHARGE INFORMATION FROM 6/1/2009 THRU 6/30/2009 NO. LATE CHARGES 1 TOTAL $17.11 FROM 7/1/2009 THRU 11/19/2009 NO. LATE CHARGES 5 TOTAL $85.55 PROMISSORY NOTE INFORMATION Note Dated: 2/27/2004 Note Amount: $84,500.00 Interest Paid To: 5/1/2009 Next Due Date: 6/1/2009 IV. The amount to cure defaulted payments as of the date of this notice is $6,463.08. Ppayments 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: $83,729.76 (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 $78,833.89, together with interest as provided in the Note from the 6/1/2009, 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 2/26/2010. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by 2/15/2010, (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 2/15/2010 (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 2/15/2010 (11 days before the sale date) and before the sale, by the Borrower or Grantor or the holder of any recorded jjunior 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): JOHN L. KELLY, A MARRIED MAN, AS HIS SEPARATE ESTATE 2308 WEST PENINSULA DRIVE MOSES LAKE, Washington 98837 JOHN L. KELLY 2308 W PENINSULA DR MOSES LAKE, WA 98837-0000 by both first class and certified mail on 10/8/2009, 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. If you are a tenant or subtenant in possession of the property that was purchased, pursuant to section 4 of this act, the purchaser at the trustee's sale may either give you a new rental agreement OR give you a written notice to vacate the property in sixty days or more before the end of the monthly rental period. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. DATED: 11/19/2009 LSI Title Agency, Inc. 1111 Main St., #200 Vancouver, WA 98660 Sale Line:: 714-730-2727 Gina Avila Authorized Signatory ASAP# 3353437 01/29/2010, 02/19/2010

Cynthia Lee Byrd-DiBenedetto

In life-June 2, 1967 in death February 06, 2010The Pain Passes, but the Beauty Remains….. Pierre Renoir

Cynthia Byrd-DiBenedetto was born June 2, 1967 in Oregon City, OR. Cindy left this earth February 6th 2010 to be with her brother among the angels. Cindy was raised in Moses Lake, WA and graduated from Moses Lake High School in 1985. After High School Cindy moved to Boston, MA at the age of 18 to become a nanny; after realizing she was not nanny material Cindy decided she needed to further her education. Cindy aimed high; she worked and put herself through Boston College earning a B.A. in Marketing. After graduation Cindy took the car industry by storm, she quickly worked her way from being a salesperson at a Honda dealership to becoming Finance Manager at Flagship Motorcars, a Mercedes Benz dealership. It was there where Cindy met Tommy DiBenedetto; “he says he went there to buy a new Mercedes and ended up with a wife too.” Years later Cindy and Tommy did divorce, but maintained a very special friendship.

Cougars' final 1A push ends in third

Martinez takes second at 112 pounds

TACOMA — Every Warden Cougar wrestler found a way to play a part in the program’s push to bring home another state title.

Donald Leslie Woodall

Born April 4, 1928Died February 15, 2010

Don Woodall was born in Ephrata Washington, to Benjamin and Edna Woodall. Don had two older brothers James Woodall and Jeff Woodall. The family farm was on Sage Brush Flats. Don attended school at Ephrata Elementary as well as Ephrata High School. Don served in the United States Navy, and was a Veteran of World War II. After Don was discharged he completed his High School education and graduated in 1947 from Bonners Ferry High School in Idaho. Don met his lifelong sweetheart Rita Vivian Baird of Palisades Washington. The two were married on November 7, 1947. Don and Rita enjoyed family life with their two children Teresa O’Sullivan and Howard Woodall. They socialized with friends from Ephrata and the surrounding area. Don and Rita were members of the Two Springs Grange, where Don served at Master in 1958.Don was involved in the Moses Cooley Water Conservation Project. Don & Rita’s other interest were boating and raising registered Quarter Horses. Don and Rita later moved to Pendleton Oregon where they owned and operated the Country Cobbler Boot Repair Shop. Don & Rita retired and moved to La Grande Oregon in 1991 where they lived for many years. They then moved to Nampa Idaho in 2009 to be closer to their children. Don is survived by his wife Rita Woodall, daughter Teresa O’Sullivan, son Howard Woodall, 8 grandchildren, and 12 great grandchildren. Don lived a blessed life and will be missed by many.

Farm intern bill passes through state Senate

Holmquist is a co-sponsor

OLYMPIA — The state Senate unanimously passed a bill making it easier for future farmers to get hands-on training and experience through internships.

Medical team embarks on mission

Members get ready to treat people in Nigeria

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake pharmacist Dr. Lateef Olaniyan hadn’t been back to his birthplace in Nigeria in 30 years.

Benefit for Columbia Basin kids - seeing familiar faces

Katie Garfield, a Quincy cowgirl, earned the 2010 Miss Rodeo Washington crown and is having her coronation dinner at Big Bend’s ATEC building with a social hour at 6 p.m. and dinner at 7 p.m.

Darlene Schwahn (Hartman)

Darlene Schwahn (Hartman) passed away February 18, 2010 peacefully at the age of 71 in her home. The funeral service will be held at the chapel at St. Joseph Cemetery at17825 E. Trent in the Spokane Valley on Saturday, February 27, 2010 at 11:00 A.M. with graveside service to follow directly after the funeral. In lieu of flowers please make contributions in her name to either Cancer Care Northwest in Spokane, WA or Columbia Basin Cancer Foundation in Moses Lake, WA. Please sign the online guestbook or leave a note for the family at

Melvin J. Stalberger

Dad was tired and went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 30th, 2010. He was born July 21st, 1918, the eldest son to Joe & Mary Stalberger. Dad raised sheep at a young age, and farmed the rest of his years. He married the neighbor girl, Rose Meyer on October 17th, 1944. They raised six children on the family dairy farm. In 1978 he and Mom moved to Othello WA, and settled into semi-retirement years, working for a couple of farmers to pass the time. He took great pride in his yard and garden. We are sure most of you received something from his vegetable garden or some of his walnuts. His first greatest joy was his family and friends, which included going to Saddle Mountain Farm Supply each morning to have coffee and visit. Dad was preceded in death by his parents, Joe & Mary Stalberger.

Police review Ephrata bank transactions

GRANCO manager terminated

EPHRATA — The Ephrata Police Department is investigating fraudulent transactions reported at the GRANCO Federal Credit Union.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE

File No.: 7023.07368 Grantors: Northwest Trustee Services, Inc. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Grantee: Robert A. Smith and Katherine A. Smith, husband and wife Tax Parcel ID No.: 07-1360-000 Abbreviated Legal: Lot 15, Blk 2, Munds 1st Add Notice of Trustee's Sale Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq. I. On March 5, 2010, 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 15, Block 2, Munds 1st Addition to Royal O & M Site, according to the Plat thereof recorded in Volume 7 of Plats, Page 27, records of Grant County, Washington, being that Lot lying between Lots 14 and 16, and designated as Lot 13 due to scrivener's error. Commonly known as: 11659 SECOND AVENUE SOUTHEAST OTHELLO, WA 99344 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 08/04/07, recorded on 08/20/07, under Auditor's File No. 1221483, records of Grant County, Washington, from Robert A. Smith and Katherine A. Smith, husband and wife, as Grantor, to NREIS, as Trustee, to secure an obligation "Obligation" in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. solely as nominee for Sterling National Mortgage Company, Inc., as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned by Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., under an Assignment/Successive Assignments recorded under Auditor's File No. 1254227. *The Tax Parcel ID number and Abbreviated Legal Description are provided solely to comply with the recording statutes and are not intended to supplement, amend or supersede the Property's full legal description provided herein. II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the Obligation in any Court by reason of the Grantor's or Borrower's default on the Obligation. III. The Beneficiary alleges default of the Deed of Trust for failure to pay the following amounts now in arrears and/or other defaults: Amount due to reinstate by 11/30/2009 Monthly Payments $14,266.44 Late Charges $570.60 Lender's Fees & Costs $2,417.79 Total Arrearage $17,254.83 Trustee's Expenses (Itemization) Trustee's FFee $543.75 Title Report $597.77 Statutory Mailings $38.24 Postings $70.00 Total Costs $1,249.76 Total Amount Due: $18,504.59 Other known defaults as follows: IV. The sum owing on the Obligation is: Principal Balance of $141,991.20, 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 March 5, 2010. The default(s) referred to in paragraph III, together with any subsequent payments, late charges, advances costs and fees thereafter due, must be cured by 02/22/10 (11 days before the sale date), to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before the close of the Trustee's business on 02/22/10 (11 days before the sale date), the default(s) as set forth in paragraph III, together with any subsequent payments, late charges, advances, costs and fees thereafter due, is/are cured and the Trustee's fees and costs are paid. The sale may be terminated any time after 02/22/10 (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 tto 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 ROBERT A SMITH 11659 SECOND AVENUE SOUTHEAST OTHELLO, WA 99344 ROBERT A SMITH 650 SOUTH 12TH AVE OTHELLO, WA 99344 ROBERT A SMITH 1235 South 15th Ave Othello, WA 99344 KATHARINE A SMITH 11659 SECOND AVENUE SOUTHEAST OTHELLO, WA 99344 KATHARINE A SMITH 650 SOUTH 12TH AVE OTHELLO, WA 99344 KATHARINE A SMITH 1235 South 15th Ave Othello, WA 99344 by both first class and either certified mail, return receipt requested on 10/30/09, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and on 10/30/09 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

Floyd Edward Bales

Floyd Edward Bales, 82, of Moses Lake, WA passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 14, 2010 at St. Joseph Care Center, Spokane, WA. He was born to Thomas and Golda (Klontz) Bales in Bronaugh, MO on September 25, 1927. Shortly after Floyd’s birth, the Bales family moved to Joseph, OR where he grew up, attended school and joined the Air Force. He was stationed in Anchorage, Alaska as an airplane mechanic. Floyd returned to the Wallowa, Oregon area where he met Colleen Martin, married and had a son, Dan Bales. Floyd adopted his wife’s son from a previous marriage, Mike and they made their home in Wallowa, working in the logging industry. The family moved to Anderson, CA where Floyd continued to drive logging truck. They later divorced, he remarried and moved to Alaska. He primarily worked in the logging and timber business but also spent time as a purchasing agent, a mechanic in food processing equipment manufacturing and in farming.

Othello police turn to texting for tips

Using new technology

OTHELLO — The Othello Police Department is reaching out through text messaging to obtain crime tips.

Lions win district championship; three others alive

Lady Lions, Lady Devils, Phoenix play Saturday

WENATCHEE — Two berths to the Class 1B state tournament were on the line and two other teams found a way to stay alive.

Ephrata will support Grant County EDC

Giving $7,110

EPHRATA — Despite one councilmember’s objection, the Ephrata City Council is giving the Grant County Economic Development Council $7,110.

Chiefs ready to take what's theirs in playoff

District Basketball Playoffs: Moses Lake at Southridge

MOSES LAKE — Hopefully momentum gained from a 58-41 whitewashing of visiting Eisenhower on Tuesday will flow over to tonight for the Moses Lake Chiefs girls basketball team.

Remains found near Moses Lake

Next of kin sought

MOSES LAKE — The cremated remains of an Oregon woman were found in the Perch Point area outside Moses Lake, Feb. 12.

iFiber brings services to Royal City

Internet, high-definition TV, phone services available

ROYAL CITY — There are early indications that iFiber Communications’s expansion of Internet, high-definition television and phone services to this community will go well.

Cougars, Warriors face win or done scenarios

Boys Hoops Playoff Previews

COLUMBIA BASIN — A next step up the state basketball food chain awaits both Warden and Almira/Coulee-Hartline High Schools boys’ basketball teams this weekend.

Pirates sign five players

MOSES LAKE — West Coast League (WCL) members, the Moses Lake Pirates Baseball Club have announced the signing of five new players.

What did we learn?

At the same time our governor is requesting tax increases, our state legislators continue generating new ways to spend money.

I-960

Reader opposes law change

Our votes became unimportant, and irrelevant to 83 percent of Democrats in the state Senate. In a bill deviously titled only “Relating to Fiscal Matters,” Senate Democrats voted to suspend the provisions of the voter Initiative-960, requiring either a 2/3 vote of the Senate or 50 percent+1 of Senate votes and a vote of the public to raise taxes. The intention was to force government to live within their means and present tax increases to the electorate as a last resort. The government has not even feigned an attempt to follow the law.

Coeur d'Alene Session With Brian Mogg, PGA

Tour Instructor Shares with fellow teaching professionals

Owen P. McClain, PGA Teaching Professional

Businesses burglarized in Moses Lake

Checks written to business stolen

MOSES LAKE — Two burglaries were reported at businesses on South Pioneer Way in Moses Lake Friday.

DANZER-THOMPSON

Reader defends daughter

I am Joseph Stevens, father of Suzanna D. Danzer-Thompson, I have know her for a long time. I believe she is a good kind person and not capable of “committing child abuse.” Is it possible that the agency that runs the foster care program has an overflow of willing foster care givers it can throw a few to the wolfs? I find it quite troubling that there seems to be many people “out there” with mental trouble of there own. Good Christians jumping on the band wagon! People that are foster parents that turn there back on one of there own, when they should be jumping to her defence. I could carry on for quite a while but won’t.

James B. Strong

James B. Strong, age 89, of Olympia, and former resident of Moses Lake, died on February 2, 2010. He was born in New York City in 1920 and grew up in Grinnell, Iowa, where his father was a professor of economics. Jim graduated from Grinnell College in 1942, then went into the US Army field artillery. He served in Normandy and Brittany in 1944 as an artillery forward observer, radioing in locations for artillery fire. He was seriously wounded in his arm after about a month, and had a long recuperation. In 1945 he married Sylvia Kolden of Portland. They went to Juneau in the Alaska territory in 1946, where Jim served as a field agent for the Bureau of Indian Affairs, visiting traditional native villages all over the territory. He then went to Yale Law School, and upon graduating in 1952 Jim and his family moved to Washington state. He was in private law practice first in Spokane, then Moses Lake, from 1954 to 1968, also serving as a part-time municipal judge and district court judge in Moses Lake.

Main Street program supported by House

By Ted EscobarSpecial to the Herald

OLYMPIA  — A bill championed by the downtown business community of Moses Lake passed through the House of Representatives on Monday with overwhelming support.

Morals by taxes

Gov. Christine Gregoire released her ideas Wednesday on creating taxes to generate $605 million to help pay for the estimated $2.8 billion deficit.

Cantwell tours Columbia Basin

Listened to concerns from counties' commissioners

RITZVILLE — Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., met with Grant and Adams counties’ commissioners to listen to their concerns.

Robbing Peter to pay Paul is bad

GUEST EDITORIAL

OLYMPIA — My dad lived by the axiom, “You don’t rob Peter to pay Paul!” For our family, that meant mom couldn’t raid our piggy banks to buy something the family budget didn’t cover.

Rudolfo "Rudy" Benavidez

Rudolfo “Rudy” Benavidez, 68, lontime Moses Lake resident passed away at his home on February 10, 2010. Rudy was born on April 24, 1941 in Pharr, Texas, to Lorenzo Benavidez and Erminia Salinas.

State bound Chiefs

Braxton Ford and Daniel Camacho of the Moses Lake High School Swim and Dive team will represent the Chiefs at this weekend’s Class 4A State Championships at the Federal Way Aquatic Center.

THANKS

Cancer foundation grateful to Herald

Thank you so much for your sponsorship of the Columbia Basin Cancer Foundation’s annual Country Sweethearts Dinner, Dance, and Auction. Your generous donation of in advertising did much to assure the success of this event.

Katherine M. "Kay" Stone

Kay Stone passed away on January 31, 2010 in Tucson, Arizona.

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON

FOR SPOKANE COUNTY

Dorothy Helen (Steelman) Groff

Dorothy Helen (Steelman) Groff went to her Heavenly reward on February 16th at Samaritan Hospital in Moses Lake. Dorothy was born January 15, 1925, in Richland, Oregon, to Conrad Jefferson (C.J.) and Erna (Decker) Steelman. She was the youngest of three children. She attended school in Richland and found the man of her life, Morris Groff, there. They were married August 18, 1939, in Weiser, Idaho, and spent the first few years of their married life in Richland. All three of their children were born there. They moved to Unity, Oregon, to live on a cattle ranch for a short time, then Dorothy’s father purchased raw farm land in the Block 40 area of Moses Lake and they all moved there in the fall of 1951. Before long, many other family members moved to the Moses Lake area to farm, also. It was a hard life of picking up rocks, grubbing sagebrush and killing rattle snakes, but the families soon had green fields. It was while they lived there that Mom worked for a short time at the IGA grocery store, then started driving school bus, which lasted for 35 years! Dad decided he wanted his own land after about three years so he bought a farm in Block 42 and farmed there for several years before buying a farm in the Lind Coulee area. Mom continued driving school bus in Block 42. They moved from there to Potato Hill Road when Dad retired and lived there until 1988, when Mom moved to Cascade Valley. By this time Dad was in a nursing home. Mom sold that home in 2006 because of declining health and lived in various homes after that.

Quincy road to be blocked by train

Road blocked six days a week

QUINCY — Three Quincy streets are going to be blocked between 15 minutes to an hour Tuesday through Saturday starting in late March.

Ronda Lynn (Sharpe, Kelly) Gallaway

Ronda Gallaway, 51, loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend, went to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus on Saturday, February 13, 2010 at her home. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, February 20, 2010 at the Moses Lake Assembly of God Church, 431 East Brown Ave.

Trip to gun range provides new insights

MOSES LAKE - My wife, Garnet, and I begin planning to attend the four-day-long SHOT Show six month before arriving in Las Vegas. We make airline and hotel reservations and we prefer to fly on Alaska and stay at the Stratosphere.

Passion, intensity pushes Chiefs to must win

Moses Lake 58Eisenhower 41

MOSES LAKE — It was a performance rarely seen this season by the Moses Lake High School Chiefs girls basketball team.

Public comments sought on boundary review board

Doesn’t affect Moses Lake lawsuit

EPHRATA — The Grant County commissioners are holding a public hearing about disbanding the boundary review board.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE

File No.: 7713.20868 Grantors: Northwest Trustee Services, Inc. U.S. Bank, NA Grantee: Sheldon R Wilkerson, a single person Tax Parcel ID No.: 000120881413 Abbreviated Legal: Lot 3, Pfeiffer Meadows Ph 3 Notice of Trustee's Sale Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq. I. On March 19, 2010, 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 3, Pfeiffer Meadows Phase 2 Major Plat, according to the Plat thereof recorded in Volume 18 of Plats, Pages 81 and 82, Records of Grant County, Washington. Commonly known as: 4331 Road K 2 Northeast Moses Lake, WA 98837 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 04/09/07, recorded on 04/13/07, under Auditor's File No. 1212724, records of Grant County, Washington, from Shelden R. Wilkerson, a single person, as Grantor, to Chicago Title Insurance Company, as Trustee, to secure an obligation "Obligation" in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. solely as nominee for Lender and Lender's successors and assigns, as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned by Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. to U.S. Bank, NA, under an Assignment/Successive Assignments recorded under Auditor's File No. 1262665. *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 12/16/2009 Monthly Payments $10,642.97 Late Charges $384.28 Lender's Fees & Costs $271.00 Total Arrearage $11,298.25 Trustee's Expenses (Itemization) Trustee's Fee $725.00 Title Report $471.52 Statutory Mailings $19.12 Recording Costs $29.00 Postings $70.00 Sale Costs $$0.00 Total Costs $1,314.64 Total Amount Due: $12,612.89 Other known defaults as follows: IV. The sum owing on the Obligation is: Principal Balance of $88,570.60, 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 March 19, 2010. 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 03/08/10 (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 03/08/10 (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 03/08/10 (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 aand/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 Sheldon R. Wilkerson 4331 Road K 2 Northeast Moses Lake, WA 98837 Unknown Spouse and/or Domestic Partner of Sheldon R. Wilkerson 4331 Road K 2 Northeast Moses Lake, WA 98837 Sheldon R. Wilkerson PO Box 195 Provo, UT 84603 Unknown Spouse and/or Domestic Partner of Sheldon R. Wilkerson PO Box 195 Provo, UT 84603 by both first class and either certified mail, return receipt requested on 10/09/09, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and on 10/12/09 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

Wilson Creek High School seniors job shadow for a week

Students learn about career fields

WILSON CREEK — Wilson Creek High School’s senior class spent a week in someone else’s shoes.

Cougars lose playoff thriller to Naches Valley

Naches Valley 54Warden 45 (2OT)

WARDEN — If only a play here or there could have gone any other way than the ones they did.

Debra Jean Bepple

Debra Jean “Debi” Bepple, Ephrata, 55, passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2010.

Public hearing set for Ephrata annexation

Homeowners questioning whether rules were followed

EPHRATA — The public hearing on a contested Ephrata annexation is scheduled for Tuesday.

Othello Chamber accepts nominations for awards

Recognizing community

OTHELLO — The Greater Othello Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for people of the year for 2010 in several categories.

Judith Ann (Kelley) Thorne

Judith Ann (Kelley) Thorne passed away at The Holy Family Hospital on Saturday, Feb. 06, 2010. She was born May 28, 1944 in Moscow, Idaho to Theodore and Goldie Kelley.

Body found in Crescent Bar

Police believe it is missing girl

CRESCENT BAR — An Orondo teenager reported missing was believed to be found dead in Crescent Bar.

Break through in Lady Lions' district win

Moses Lake Christian Academy 45Wilson Creek 37

WENATCHEE — Two regular season games with Wilson Creek ended in loses for the Moses Lake Christian Academy Lady Lions during the current campaign.

Geoffrey Jon Gilbert

Geoffrey Jon Gilbert, 42, died as a result of a tragic motorcycle accident on February 9, 2010 near his home in Napavine, Washington. Geoff was born on April 27, 1967 in Detroit, Michigan to Dr. Richard E. and Sharron M. Gilbert. He grew up in Gig Harbor, WA where he attended Peninsula High School. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Music and a Master of Music in Trumpet Performance from Central Washington University. Geoff performed with the U.S. Navy Band for nearly 10 years. An accomplished jazz musician, he was a jazz band director and trumpet counselor at Burton and Porter Music Camps. In addition, he performed with the Yakima Symphony and Brass Ensemble. Since his employment with the Chehalis School District at W.F. West High School in August 2006, Geoff was involved with the Northwest Wind Symphony, as president and trumpeter, was the Southwest Washington Music Educators Association President-Elect and was recently accepted into the Olympia Jazz Senators.

Lions overpower Phoenix in district playoff win

Moses Lake Christian Academy 76Columbia Basin Secondary 49

WENATCHEE — Each came in with a win under their belt against the other.

Elimination game next in Chiefs' playoff journey

Host Eisenhower tonight at 6:30 p.m.

MOSES LAKE  — It is now a win or go home scenario for the Moses Lake High School Chiefs girls basketball team.

Cougars begin state playoff push

Naches Valley battles Warden starting at 7 p.m.

WARDEN — A first playoff appearance since 2007 for the Warden Cougars tips off tonight at 7 p.m. against the Naches Valley Rangers.

Eleanor "Elsie" C. Anderson

Eleanor "Elsie" C. Anderson, 84, of Moses Lake, WA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 11, 2010. She was born June 22, 1925, in Salina, Utah to Niels Edgar and Dora Christensen.

Raymond Lee Burkett

Raymond Lee Burkett, 61, Othello, Washington passed away February 12, 2010 in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 2, 1948 in Porter, Oklahoma to Randolph and Elsie (Buster) Burkett. His family immediately moved to California to work in the crops that were ready for harvest. The family moved a lot so he wasn't able to finish his secondary education. Later in life he had a strong desire to finish his education. He attended Big Bend Community College, Moses Lake, Washington to successfully earn his G.E.D. Raymond and Janet were married November 18, 1967 in Sayre, Oklahoma. They first met in a cotton field in California when Janet was fourteen and Raymond was sixteen. Three years passed before they tied the knot. Born to this union were two daughters Cynthia and Sandy. Raymond and Janet had 42 wonderful years together. A few years after their marriage they traveled to Othello to work picking cherries and later apples. When they first arrived they camped and later moved into town. In 1973 Raymond began working for Kent Farms, then McKay farms and later for Darrell Dixson. He eventually begin working for Land of Lakes and after 25 years he retired. Raymond took a job with Adams County Consolidated Waste for a few years after retiring from Land of Lakes. During his growing up years Raymond loved to climb trees. Later some of his main interests were hunting, fishing, skeet shooting and playing on the Land of Lakes softball team. He especially enjoyed flowers, roses and zinnias were his favorite. He loved watching the Hummingbirds when they gathered by their porch. Raymond is preceded in death by his parents, brother LeRoy and sister Barbara.

MACC finds new location for Moses Lake tower

Construction expected to be finished in June

MOSES LAKE — The Multi Agency Communications Center (MACC) is moving forward with plans to construct new towers in Moses Lake and Warden.

Moses Lake schools districting by homes

Changes take place this fall

MOSES LAKE —A new Moses Lake redistricting plan adopted will assign elementary students to a middle school based on their residence.

Requests for Bids

The Housing Authority of Grant County is requesting sealed bids for Major Mold Remediation in the Attic/Roof areas on approximately 47-50 units scattered in seven cities located in Grant County, WA.

Portables purchased for Moses Lake schools

District sees overcrowding at high, middle schools

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake School District purchased four portables to help alleviate overcrowding occurring at the high school and middle schools.

State, city question dredging plan

District to remove sediment from Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE — State and Moses Lake officials are asking for more information about the impacts of a plan to dredge the Parker Horn area of the lake.

It's not too late for a Valentine

Yesterday was Valentine’s Day and if you forgot, don’t fret because it’s not too late to do something about it.

Chiefs drop district opener

Walla Walla 54Moses Lake 37

Walla Walla 54, Moses Lake 37; ACH 68, Wellpinit 51; Moses Lake Christian Academy 33, Mansfield 19; East Valley 58, Ephrata 37; Wapato 39, Quincy 28

Closing yacht club donates funds to students

Moses Lake Yacht Club passes funds to Big Bend

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Yacht Club will be no more, after disbanding last month, but it leaves behind a history that will long linger in the memories of those who participated.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE

File No.: 7883.20007 Grantors: Northwest Trustee Services, Inc. Branch Banking & Trust Co. Grantee: Julia Revzina, a single person Tax Parcel ID No.: 04-0327-302 Abbreviated Legal: Lot 2, Blk 1, Columbia Valley Estates Notice of Trustee's Sale Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq. I. On February 26, 2010, 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 2, Block 1, Columbia Valley Estates, according to the Plat thereof recorded in Volume 24 of Plats, Pages 81 through 86, Records of Grant County, Washington. Commonly known as: 307 "O" Street Southwest Quincy, WA 98848 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 02/14/08, recorded on 02/28/08, under Auditor's File No. 1232446, records of Grant County, Washington, from Julia Revzina, a single person, as Grantor, to Chicago Title Insurance Company, 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 Branch Banking & Trust Co., under an Assignment/Successive Assignments recorded under Auditor's File No. 1263238. *The Tax Parcel ID number and Abbreviated Legal Description are provided solely to comply with the recording statutes and are not intended to supplement, amend or supersede the Property's full legal description provided herein. II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the Obligation in any Court by reason of the Grantor's or Borrower's default on the Obligation. III. The Beneficiary alleges default of the Deed of Trust for failure to pay the following amounts now in arrears and/or other defaults: Amount due to reinstate by 11/23/09 Monthly Payments $60,853.86 Late Charges $2,465.46 Lender's Fees & Costs $0.00 Total Arrearage $63,319.32 Trustee's Expenses (Itemization) Trustee's Fee $725.00 Title Report $1,122.16 Statutory Mailings $9.56 Recording CCosts $28.00 Postings $70.00 Sale Costs $0.00 Total Costs $1,954.72 Total Amount Due: $65,274.04 Other known defaults as follows: IV. The sum owing on the Obligation is: Principal Balance of $416,297.34, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument evidencing the Obligation from 05/01/08, and such other costs and fees as are due under the Obligation, and as are provided by statute. V. The Property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the Obligation as provided by statute. The sale will be made without representation or warranty, express or implied regarding title, possession, encumbrances or condition of the Property on February 26, 2010. The default(s) referred to in paragraph III, together with any subsequent payments, late charges, advances costs and fees thereafter due, must be cured by 02/15/10 (11 days before the sale date), to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before the close of the Trustee's business on 02/15/10 (11 days before the sale date), the default(s) as set forth in paragraph III, together with any subsequent payments, late charges, advances, costs and fees thereafter due, is/are cured and the Trustee's fees and costs are paid. The sale may be terminated any time after 02/15/10 (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, pplus 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 Julia Revzina 307 "O" Street Southwest Quincy, WA 98848 Unknown Spouse and/or Domestic Partner of Julia Revzina 307 "O" Street Southwest Quincy, WA 98848 by both first class and either certified mail, return receipt requested on 09/14/09, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and on 09/14/09 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

Ephrata City Hall closed

Ceiling issues delay reopening to Wednesday

EPHRATA — A planned closure of Ephrata City Hall is extended to Wednesday after construction crews discovered a problem with the suspended ceiling.

Warriors need two wins to stay alive in playoffs

Wellpinit 69ACH 67

DEER PARK — It will now take two wins for the Almira/Coulee-Hartline Warriors to qualify for a 1B state tournament berth after they dropped a tough 69-67 decision to second-ranked Wellpinit (20-3) in the semifinals of the District 7 Basketball Tournament on Saturday at Deer Park High Schoo..

Columbia Basin celebrates Valentine's Day

Many events available for couples

COLUMBIA BASIN — Couples can chose activities ranging from dances to mystery dinners this weekend, as organizations throughout the Columbia Basin host Valentine’s Day events.

MACC frequency switch draws fire

Agencies can't pay for radio purchases

MOSES LAKE — A Multi Agency Communications Center (MACC) announcement about plans to switch the radio system in January 2011 drew concerns from agencies Thursday.

Chiefs head to Richland with state push in sight

By Alan DaleHerald sports writer

MOSES LAKE — Now it’s their turn.

Lesson Tee or Gym?

Is Conditioning the Cause of Your Slice?

Owen P. McClain, PGA Teaching Professional

Miss Rodeo Washington: 33 years in the making

Supports George woman

MOSES LAKE — Katie Garfield is the first Grant County resident in 33 years to accept the crown for Miss Rodeo Washington.

Takata not part of recall

Moses Lake plant did not make faulty Honda parts

MOSES LAKE — Takata Industries in Moses Lake did not create defective airbag inflators involved in a recall expansion by Honda.

Winter Olympic athlete represents potatoes

Apolo Ohno enjoys Washington spuds

MOSES LAKE — One of America’s hottest celebrities, world champion short-track speed skater Apolo Anton Ohno has become a spokesman for the Washington potato.

Zillah last step for Warden, Royal on road to Tacoma

Hosts pose challenge for title

ZILLAH — One more weekend stands between wrestlers of Warden and Royal High Schools who remain alive on the road to a Class 1A state tournament berth and a potential trip to the Tacoma Dome.

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON

FOR SPOKANE COUNTY

Trace of chemical leaves REC Silicon

Steam cloud stems from cleaning

MOSES LAKE — Trace amounts of metal chlorides were contained in a steam cloud rising and dissipating over REC Silicon Wednesday night.

Patricia (Patti) Lee (Casey) Schauer

Patti Schauer, a 74 year old Spokane resident passed away Monday, February 8th at the Hospice of Spokane Hospice House after a long battle with cancer.  Patti was born in Billings, MT on December 31, 1935 to Lincoln and Josephine Casey.  Born into a musical family, Patti, like her father Lin,  was an organist for church and social events in and around  Moses Lake, WA.  A bookkeeper by trade, Patti met and married Lt. Col. Raymond Schauer (deceased in 1999) in 1960 when he was a captain and pilot in the Air Force.  Over the years they lived in England, Tacoma and Spokane respectively.

Bud Clary is ready to repair Toyotas

Recalls can be fixed at Moses Lake dealer

MOSES LAKE — If you live anywhere within 100 miles or so of Moses Lake and are wondering whether your Toyota has a gas pedal problem, give Steve Styren, owner of  Bud Clary Toyota of Moses Lake call.

Sick bighorns to be removed from Yakima River Canyon

This is simply a darn shame. Wild sheep have had their problems throughout the Pacific Northwest from time to time and now sheep in the Yakima River Canyon are affected.

Moses Lake designates aesthetic corridor

Requires landscaping

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake City Council designated a landscape corridor with a 5-2 vote.

THANKS

Reader appreciates support

St. Martin’s Episcopal church would like to thank our church family and community members for a successful soup dinner to support relief work in Haiti. Participants were able to choose from fourteen delicious soups. Over $1200 was raised to support those who have lost so much. Additionally, we would like to thank the Columbia Basin Herald for creating a lovely ad to support our event. We truly can do great things when we come together as a community.

THANKS

Readers applaud caring vet

Thanks to Dick Maier, from Pioneer Veterinary Clinic, for coming in on a Saturday night to treat a stray dog that was hit by a car. The dog was beyond help but you treated her with so much care and compassion and ended her suffering. You are a great person and a wonderful vet. This dog was well cared for but had no ID tags so we could not inform the owners. I hope this is a reminder for pet owners to put a tag on your pets you never know what can happen.

Prosecutor explains 'three strikes' law

GUEST EDITORIAL

EPHRATA — In the Jan. 28 issue of the Columbia Basin Herald a letter to the editor was published that read “Washington incarcerates three-strikers for their entire lives without the possibility of parole ever. Some 72 percent of those serving this sentence were convicted of non-violent crimes.”

Jun Yamane

Jun Yamane, 78, longtime Warden resident, passed away Monday, February 8, 2010 at Samaritan Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, February 15, 2010 at the Moses Lake Event Center, 1475 Nelson Road with Rinban Hoshu Matsubayashi presiding. Interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Gardens in Warden. Arrangements are in care of Kayser’s Chapel & Crematory, Moses Lake. You may sign the guestbook or leave a note for the family at

Good reasons for a heritage center

GUEST EDITORIAL

OLYMPIA — Lawmakers in Olympia have a rare opportunity this session to give a green light to the Washington State Heritage Center, creating much-needed jobs, generating sales tax revenue … and providing our citizens with a priceless resource that will serve as a legacy for future generations.

Saddle Mountain to be home for wind turbines

Provides economic boost

OTHELLO — A wind turbine project is locating to Saddle Mountain near Othello this summer.

Hide your wallet

The Democrats in the Washington State Senate gave voters the proverbial “bird.”

APARTMENT

Reader upset with neighbor, management

I have a question? Why is it here in Moses Lake, you can’t find a place to rent such as myself? I live on the base in apartments. I have been here two years and have been through two apartment managers and too many maintenance persons to count. My big question is why can the apartment managers not do their required job? Such as clean up around trash cans, parking lots, yards or even take care of simple problems? I live in a three bedroom apartment with a disabled child and we have the rudest, loudest neighbor above us and the apartment manager won’t do anything about it. Why? I just don’t understand. Maybe you could shed some light on the issue for us?

Our heritage

Budget pains are causing anxiety for everyone relying on state funding.

THANKS

Reader appreciates positive story

Thank you for running the positive story about Abigail Ortega’s preschool class makeover/senior project. She is a wonderful role-model for the students at the high school, as she set herself a goal and is meeting and even surpassing it. Best of luck to Abigail as she completes her senior year!

THANKS

Readers are thankful for stranger's help

We would like to publicly thank a man from Othello by the name of Freddy for finding and returning my wife’s purse. She had left it in a shopping cart at the Target store parking lot in Kennewick. We live in Moses Lake. Freddy’s little girl noticed the purse and after finding it they took great effort in finding the owner. It turns out Freddy plays basketball with my wife’s brother, also from Othello, and took it to his house for us. We were afraid of who may have found the purse, cellphone, credit cards, checkbook ect. We are very thankful that even as bad as things may seem at times, there are a lot of good people in the Columbia Basin. Thank You Freddy and family and may God bless you for your efforts, it was appreciated very much.

CWAC, GNL Regional begins tomorrow

Young Huskies one of favorites

SPOKANE — Beginning at 5 p.m. on Friday, numerous Columbia Basin wrestlers from the Central Washington Athletic Conference (CWAC) will do battle at West Valley High School against Great Northern League (GNL) representatives with multiple state berths on the line.

THANKS

Reader appreciates help in saving dog

We would like to thank a Moses Lake resident by the name of Bailee. Our dog, Toby got out of our yard and lost his collar as he hopped through the fence. Since no one could call us, our family decided to do a “Dog Hunt” for Toby. By the next day, Toby still had not been found nor came home. My husband put up flyers, we called the dog shelter and our son went door-to-door after school asking if anyone has seen Toby.

Moses Lake sending letter for rail funding

Detour to be built

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake City Council approved sending letters to lawmakers asking them to appropriate funds in 2011 to purchase a segment of the Columbia Basin Railroad line.

PART I: Acute Myocardial Infarction

Dr. Terry Murphy

THANKS

Reader enjoys high school band

The Moses Lake High School Band has really made a difference in the spirit of our home games this year. At the basketball games they have kept the crowd enthused and involved in the game with their music. More than the usual rooter band, the band is larger and has done cheers and special numbers. The cheerleaders demonstration was terrific and showed a great deal of skill and effort, a new level of excellence. Where is the Tribe? We miss you. Thank you, Moses Lake High School Band and staff for making the season a lot more enjoyable and for representing yourselves and the school so well. You are looking/sounding great, keep it up.

HASTINGS

Reader unhappy with congressman

In the height of the debate on healthcare reform I wrote an e-mail to our congressman, Doc Hastings, asking some questions regarding how he views the healthcare system as it is and how he thinks it should be. (He voted no on healthcare reform)

Moses Lake schools host community forum

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake school board members are hosting a community forum Tuesday.

Warriors claim first win on road to state berth

1B Bi-County/Panorama District Playoffs

COULEE CITY — One down and one or two more to go.

Mike Gallaway

Mike Gallaway, 62, a lifelong resident of Moses Lake, died early Monday morning February 08, 2010 at his home.

Gloria D. Swenson

Gloria D. Swenson, 84, longtime Moses Lake resident, passed away peacefully Monday, February 8, 2010 at Columbia Crest Care & Rehab Center. Private family inurnment will be at Guarding Angels Cemetery. In remembrance of Gloria her many friends are invited to a luncheon with the family at the Moses Lake Golf Club (Pillar Rock), starting at noon on Thursday, February 11, 2010. Please sign the online guestbook or leave a note for the family at

Moses Lake hoops ends season with loss at Davis

Davis 71Moses Lake 55

Davis 71, Moses Lake 55; Royal 44, Warden 41; Ephrata 84, Othello 56; Columbia Basin Secondary 43, Easton 23; Moses Lake Christian Academy 93, Thorp 14

Chiefs seniority prevails in win

Moses Lake 72Davis 45

Moses Lake 72, Davis 45; Royal 56, Warden 30; Ephrata 62, Othello 59; Pateros 60, Wilson Creek 37

Time is right for home buying in Columbia Basin

Tax credits, low interest rates help

MOSES LAKE  — If you’ve been thinking about buying home, this could be the best time to do it, according to real estate, accounting and mortgage professionals.

M&O levy results in for school districts

All district levies pass

COLUMBIA BASIN — All five proposed maintenance and operations (M&O) levies for Grant and Adams counties school districts passed Tuesday night.

American Legion group rides for good causes

Encouraging residents to join and support

EPHRATA — American Legion Riders are fearless and maybe just a little bit crazy, but it’s all for a good cause, members say.

State library faces deep cuts

OLYMPIA — Gov. Christine Gregoire proposed cuts of $2 million in the next two-year budget cycle for the Washington State Library.

Grand Coulee man dies in explosion

Torch ignited fuel

GRAND COULEE — A Grand Coulee man died after a combine exploded while he was cutting it for scrap metal.

Maxine E. Inks

Maxine E. Inks lost her brief battle with ovarian cancer on Thursday, February 4, 2010 in Moses Lake Washington. She was 82 years old.

Basketball playoff pushes take hits

Wapato 72Othello 44

Wapato 72, Othello 44; Royal 60, Wahluke 31; River View 59, Warden 34; Wilson Creek 64, Columbia Basin Secondary 23

Bail set at $15,000

EPHRATA — A 42-year-old Moses Lake man is accused of breaking at least two Moses Lake business windows with a BB gun.

Michael Luther Morris

September 28, 1954 ~ February 5, 2010

Michael Luther Morris, 55, of Moses Lake, WA, a beloved grandfather, father, fiance, counselor and friend passed away with peace and dignity on Friday February 5, 2010 at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane, Washington.

Bid awarded for fairgrounds pavilion

Construction starts in April

EPHRATA — The Grant County commissioners awarded the bid for a new covered arena to a Moses Lake company.

Swim & Dive finishes fourth, Ford on to state

ELLENSBURG — Moses Lake High School’s boys swim and dive team finished fourth at the district championships this weekend at Central Washington University.

Lions record triple digits, Chiefs out of district hunt

Moses Lake Christian Academy 112Easton 7

Moses Lake Christian Academy 65, Easton 2; Kennewick 60, Moses Lake 53; Columbia Basin Secondary 62, Wilson Creek 55; Ephrata 81, Grandview 73; ACH 61, Odessa 34; Warden 57, River View 55; Wapato 75, Othello 67; East Valley 61, Quincy 54; Royal 63, Wahluke 47

Alice Sophia (Cain) Bergen

Alice Sophia (Cain) Bergen Born November 6, 1926 to Roy Calvin Cain and Velma Mae Cain in Pine Bluff, WY. She passed quietly away in the home of her daughter, Peggy Green in Moses Lake, WA on February 2, 2010 after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was preceded in death by her husband John C. Bergen (1969), parents Velma and Roy Cain, brothers Edgar and Albert Cain. She is survived by her four children Thomas Calvin Bergen of Moses Lake, WA, Peggy Green of Moses Lake, WA, Lori (Randy) Anderson Spokane, WA by the way Lori was her favorite child, and Debbie (David) Henderson of Chiniak, AK. She is survived by her brothers Calvin (Ruth) Cain and Donald Cain, sisters Royetta (Dean) Moore and Theresa Alexander. Also, very much loved were her 11 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren who will miss their grammy. Baptized as one of the Jehovah’s Witnesses in 1957 her Memorial will be held at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 1610 W. Lee Street, Moses Lake, WA on February 13, 2010 at 11:00 AM.

Moses Lake heads Big 9 class again

Chiefs capture third straight district title

WENATCHEE — They have been known as a leader of the Big 9 wrestling pack for years.

In the Groove

The Scoop on the New Rules

Owen McClain, PGA Teaching Professional

Sweethearts gather to help fight cancer

Dinner, dance, auction raises funds

MOSES LAKE — Couples, cancer survivors and groups of friends attended the Country Sweethearts dance Saturday night.

Cougars, Knights wrestling go 1-2 at SCAC East districts

BENTON CITY — It is now all a fond memory.

Science fiction at the Oscars, oh my

Last week was more exciting than watching Frodo Baggins and Sam Gamgee take their first steps of their journey in “Fellowship of the Ring.” Despite what Kevin Smith might say, the walking in that movie was pretty gosh darn amazing.

Moses Lake man chased, arrested

Found hiding in a business

MOSES LAKE – A man was arrested after attempting to elude Moses Lake police Thursday night.

Proposed bill could help data centers

Would re-establish tax break

OLYMPIA — The state Senate Ways and Means Committee held a hearing on a bill to spur expansion and construction of data centers in Central Washington.

Moses Lake police seek Thunderbird

Vehicle driven by burglary suspects

MOSES LAKE – An unidentified male and female were seen burglarizing a residence on South Ash Street Thursday afternoon.

Post season look takes shape

Moses Lake 64Kennewick 54

Moses Lake 64, Kennewick 54; Ephrata 65, Grandview 41; East Valley 48, Quincy 38; Entiat 51, Moses Lake Christian Academy 34; ACH 67, Odessa 17

Othello completes CWAC sweep

Quincy, Ephrata finish 5th-6th

ELLENSBURG — Two down, two to go.

Late run nets Brice third at state

TACOMA — Tough lane conditions and a competitive field weren’t enough to deter a last-ditch state championship run for Moses Lake High School’s Shanice Brice at the Narrows Plaza and the 2010 Class 4A state bowling championships in Tacoma on Friday.

Local soccer players make ODP pool

Districts begin today

MOSES LAKE —  In December, the Seattle Sounders FC, in conjunction with the Washington Youth Soccer Association, selected four girls from the Moses Lake-based squad CB United to participate in an elite training program designed to identify and assist the state’s best youth soccer players. 

LEGAL NOTICE

Grant County PUD (P.O. Box 878 Ephrata, WA 98823) is seeking coverage under the Washington State Department of Ecology's Construction Stormwater General Permit.

Mary E. Oakley

Mary E. Oakley passed away Thursday, January 7th, 2009 at Hospice House in Spokane.

Hay growers conference features USDA speaker

Getz to talk about upcoming year

MOSES LAKE — Jack Getz, of USDA Market News, should be a popular speaker at the Mid-Columbia Basin Hay Growers Annual Conference on Feb. 18.

Big Bend starts strong, hold on for vital win

Big Bend CC 92College of Spokane 87

SPOKANE — A seven-game winning streak now gone, the Big Bend Community College Vikings went into their game at the College of Spokane Wednesday night with one ideal in mind.

Time for a little art, a little wine

Cynthia Dano keeps busy with Imbibe

MOSES LAKE — If you’re trying to place Imbibe art and wine gallery owner Cynthia Dano, think a few doors down.

Moses Lake firm low-bids Ephrata project

City staff reviewing bids

EPHRATA — A Moses Lake company is the apparent low bidder in the next phase of Ephrata’s water and street project.

Dog shooting investigation continues

Chelan County deputies assisting

MOSES LAKE — The investigation about the use of force used when a Grant County Sheriff’s deputy shot a dog in Neppel Park continues.

McDonald's looks for new spuds

Looking at varieties for healthy options

CALDWELL, Idaho — McDonald’s officials are meeting with the Potato Variety Management Institute (PVMI) to talk about potential new varieties of potatoes for French Fries.

Real threat?

The People’s Republic of China reacted to Washington’s announcement on Friday that it will sell defensive weapons to Taiwan worth $6.4 billion with customary bluster. The Foreign Ministry protested to Jon Huntsman, the American ambassador, and announced that a range of military and economic programs between the two countries would be placed in abeyance.

Big Bend student may lose scholarship

Ginna Fontaine is fighting scholarship suspension

MOSES LAKE — Ginna Fontaine, 31, spends most of her time taking care of others.

LEGAL NOTICE

Coulee City Radio Site Construction and Improvement Project

Warden, Royal prepare for SCAC districts

COLUMBIA BASIN — One team appears destined to always be at the top of the 1A wrestling ranks while the other has overcome early adversity to put itself in the running for respect.

Huskies enter CWAC tournament on a roll

COLUMBIA BASIN — A regular season Central Washington Athletic Conference (CWAC) title in the books and now the Othello Huskies are readying themselves for some serious wrestling.

SUPPORT FOR BILL

Reader encourages bill regulating centers

I encourage Basin residents to support the “Concerning Limited Service Pregnancy Centers” bill (HB2837/SB6452) which is before committee in our state government. The bill’s purpose is to ensure that limited service pregnancy centers (such as Crossroads) comply with consumer protection law. This would include informing center clients about which services the facility does not provide (such as comprehensive birth control services, abortion or medical care for pregnant women). It also proposes that all health information provided must be medically accurate. There is nothing resembling a “gag order” in this bill.

Community Acquired MRSA

Dr. Terry Murphy

What plan?

As a presidential candidate, Barack Obama made no secret of his plan to begin civilian trials of terrorism suspects and halt the U.S. military’s closed-tribunal form of justice at Guantanamo. The Dallas Morning News made no secret of its support for such a plan.

TEA PARTY

Reader has different take on recent meeting

Pat Price was apparently misinformed about the Tea Party meeting of 1-19-10:

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

Dr. Terry Murphy

DOG SHOOTING

Reader asks for fair investigation

I am grateful to the Columbia Basin Herald for the well-written story of the shooting of the black lab, Styker. If it hadn’t been for you, the general public may not have known about this tragedy. I have talked to many and let there be no mistake, the public is outraged. One grave concerned expressed is that a deputy remains on active duty after gunning down a precious pet in cold blood. Why would anyone shoot a dog, three-times no less, after the dogs were separated. Out of anger, out of spite? Or was he just reacting? The officer had already separated the dogs and there were plenty of people there to help if the dogs started scuffling again. Was deadly force really necessary? Every deputy must have the mental tenacity to refrain from acting “trigger-happy” at any time. Don’t try to shift the blame by going after the victim with a dangerous dog ordinance citation — a leash law citation, if you must. The focus should be on the deputy. I hope a fair investigation will be made.

HEALTHCARE REFORM

Reader adds to healthcare discussion

Several political leaders have declared that with the loss of the 60 seat Democrat majority in the US Senate that healthcare reform is dead. I certainly hope they are incorrect as there are important changes that still need to be resolved under the heading of healthcare reform. As a reminder here are some starters for reasonable healthcare reform: 1) End disqualification because of pre-existing conditions; 2) End lifetime maximum for coverage; 3) Prohibit the rationing of healthcare due to a person’s age; 4) Fix the waste and fraud in the federal plans of Medicaid, Medicare, VA, and Indian Health programs; 5) Allow interstate selling of medical insurance; 6) Allow people to choose the coverage and deductibles they need (like care insurance); 7) Enact reasonable tort reform and; 7) Mandate uninsured poeple must purchase medical insurance if available from their employer AND if it is at a reasonable cost.

Feds asked to finish Basin

Comment gathering meeting turned to irrigation

YAKIMA — Moses Lake’s Michael Buchanan heard President Barack Obama wanted job creation ideas.

Trio charged for home invasion

Warden residents defended home

EPHRATA — Three people, accused of breaking into a residence while a couple was sleeping, are facing charges in Grant County Superior Court.

THANK YOU

Reader thanks local veterinarian

Thanks to Dick Maier from Pioneer Veterinary Clinic for coming in on a Saturday night to treat a stray dog that was hit by a car. The dog was beyond help but you treated her with so much care and compassion and ended her suffering. You are a great person and a wonderful vet. This dog was well cared for but had no id tags so we could not inform the owners. I hope this is a reminder for pet owners to put a tag on your pets you never know what can happen.

PUBLIC RECORDS ACT

Reader wants Public Records Act protected

Recently, there have been many legislative bills proposed by Washington State legislators aimed at limiting a citizen’s access to public records and reducing any available recourse for denial of requested records, as currently afforded by the Public Records Act, RCW 42.56.

Ruth Virginia Waldher Stalsberg

Ruth Virginia Waldher Stalsberg, 90, of Ephrata, Wa. passed away peacefully on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010 at McKay Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Soap Lake, Wa.

Bad manners

President Barack Obama often speaks to the need to change the tone of Washington. He did so again during last week’s State of the Union speech. That is why it was so startling to see him commit a breach of both tone and etiquette during his annual address.

Pursuit ends with house struck

Gate hit

MOSES LAKE — The Washington State Patrol chased a vehicle Wednesday morning until the driver fled on foot.

Columbia Basin Job Corps students job shadow lawmakers

Attended meetings

OLYMPIA — Two Columbia Basin Job Corps students job shadowed Rep. Judy Warnick-R Moses Lake, and Rep. Bill Hinkle, R-Cle Elum, recently.

Step one for Chiefs begins Friday at districts

MOSES LAKE — It was 2002 when the Moses Lake High School Chiefs wrestling team last hoisted a state championship trophy above their heads.

Quincy vs. Ephrata staff benefit hoops game

QUINCY — It is a school and city rivalry that has played out for decades.

Carol Ann Kreger

Carol Ann Kreger, 62, Moses Lake resident, passed away Friday, January 29, 2010 at Central Washington Hospital in Wenatchee following a short battle with cancer. Graveside memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, February 6, 2010 at Guarding Angels Cemetery in Moses Lake. Arrangements are in care of Kayser’s Chapel & Crematory, Moses Lake. You may sign the guestbook or leave a note for the family at

Former Herald publisher announces retirement

KALISPELL, Mont. — Daily Inter Lake publisher Tom Kurdy has announced that he will retire in late spring after 40 years of service to the Hagadone Corporation, the newspaper’s parent company.

Bernard Tom Lantzy

Born July 13, 1925 Fruitland WADied January 26, 2010 Soap Lake WA

Born the youngest of six children, Bernard enjoyed hunting and fishing. Bernard served in the U.S. Air force during WWII.

Armed robbery reported at Ephrata intersection

Teenage suspect

EPHRATA — An armed robbery was reported at the intersection of state Route 282 and Basin Street Friday night.

LEGAL NOTICE

Grant County Fire District No. 4

Hot shooters hit the Spot in competition

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Park and Recreation Hot Spot program, one that showcases youngsters’ basketball skills, held a competition on Wednesday, Jan. 27, with many participants getting involved in the event.

Big Bend Community College hosts Jobs Project

MOSES LAKE — An event aimed at helping students learn about businesses and college programs is occurring at Big Bend Community College.

Tougher Lady Lions roll as Lady Eagles play on

Moses Lake Christian Academy 49Cascade Christian Academy 26

Moses Lake Christian Academy 49, Cascade Christian 26; ACH 59, Sprague-Harrington 24; Wilson Creek 76, Easton 44; Kittitas 71, Soap Lake 22

It's bombs away in Phoenix's offensive win

Columbia Basin Secondary 77Mansfield 69

Columbia Basin Secondary School 77, Mansfield 69; Moses Lake Christian Academy 55, Cascade Christian Academy 32; ACH 70, Sprague-Harrington 45; Soap Lake 62, Kittitas 44

Ruben Gonzales

1959 - 2010

Ruben Gonzales 50, of Eagle, Idaho, passed away Tuesday, January 26th, 2010 at home surrounded by family members. A viewing for family and friends will be held Friday February 5th, 2010 from 4:00pm to 8:00pm and also Saturday February 6th, 2010 from 9:00am to 1:00pm at Donelson Fir Lawn Memorial Center 1070 W. Main Street Hillsboro, Oregon 97123. Funeral Services will be held immediately following the Saturday viewing at the same location. Ruben was born on April 21, 1959 in Mt. Vernon, Washington the youngest son of Jesus and Isidora Gonzales. Ruben was raised in Washington, spent most of his life in Oregon, and completed his life in Idaho. He Married Julie Backman on September 6, 1980 and together they have three children and two grandsons. Ruben was a dedicated and loving dad and his family was the single most important part of his life. His greatest joy other than his family was the 30 years he spent in the oil industry. He held positions at Union 76, Shell Oil Company and most recently completed his climb up the corporate ladder as Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Jackson Oil Company. Throughout the 29 years of marriage Ruben moved his family 11times and had many great experiences. Some of Ruben’s favorite experiences were spending time with his grandsons, driving his corvette, enjoying good times with friends, and always being the first out on the dance floor with his wife Julie. Ruben is survived by his wife of 29 years Julie, his three children Cacye and her husband Jerry, Adam and his wife Khrinda, R. Zachary Gonzales and his two grandsons Jackson and Jacoby. He is also survived by his father Jesus, siblings Maria, Jesus Jr, and Roberto and there families. Ruben was preceded in death by his mother Isidora Gonzales. The family would like to thank Dr Zuckerman and staff, Andrea and the MSTI nurses, Dr Billingsley and staff at OHSU and the wonderful support of Kathy Alkire. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the St Lukes Hospital, MSTI, 520 South Eagle Road Meridian, ID 83642.

Othello drops two games, Quincy beats Toppenish

Grandview 69Othello 58

OTHELLO — Othello’s Huskies dropped two tough decisions this weekend, including a 69-58 home loss to Grandview on Saturday night.

Lady Jacks stay in district hunt

Quincy 49Toppenish 36

Quincy 49, Toppenish 36; Colfax 48, ACH 40; Connell 62, Warden 20; River View 63, Royal 37

'In the Mood' at Big Bend Tuesday

MOSES LAKE — “In the Mood” is returning to Big Bend’s Wallenstien Theater Tuesday.

Huskies capture CWAC regular season crown

Othello 38Selah 24

OTHELLO — Four successful steps must be taken for the Othello Huskies wrestling team to cap off what could be a highly rewarding season.

City of Moses Lake

Notice of Application and Public Hearing

Community included in school budgeting

Survey available online until Feb. 19

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake school board members want the community involved as they prepare for potential state budget reductions.

Bridal Show takes another walk down the aisle

MOSES LAKE – If there are wedding plans in your future or the future of a loved one, you may want to take in the 12th Annual Columbia Basin Bridal Show on Feb. 27 at the Moses Lake Events Center on E. Nelson Road.

ML School District adds new technology

Messaging service enhances safety of kids

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake School District workers added a technology system to quickly inform parents of emergencies, meetings and attendance.

Another vacation buddy goes on his way

I can remember friends waiting with an impatience that bordered on mania for their next vacation.

Moses Lake bookkeeper sentenced for forgery

Will serve about a year

EPHRATA — A Moses Lake bookkeeper was sentenced to roughly a year in prison for stealing $189,564 from her employer over the course of three years.

Chiefs' swim & dive teams wrap busy weekend

Chiefs' swimmers drop two duals

MOSES LAKE — A tough triangular swim meet sent the Moses Lake High School Chiefs’ swim team to a 4-4 record as they dropped a 117-69 decision against Richland and a narrow 98-88 loss to Hanford.

Ethel L. Montague

Ethel L. Montague went to meet her maker on Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at age 88. Ethel was born on June 29, 1921 to Ephriam and Caroline (Webster) Bendixen. She was the seventh of eight children.

Lions lose opportunity to gain ground

Pateros 43Moses Lake Christian Academy 34

MOSES LAKE — It was an opportunity to close the gaps on the leaders of the 1B North Central Washington league.

Student caught with airsoft gun near school

By Candice Boutilier

Herald assistant editor

Chiefs roll, Lions outmuscled

Moses Lake 53Pasco 45

Moses Lake 53, Pasco 45; Pateros 38, Moses Lake Christian Academy 29; Othello 49, Grandview 44; Prosser 56, Ephrata 48; Soap Lake 24, Waterville 23; Mansfield 35, Wilson Creek 31

Winning streak falls in Walla Walla

Walla Walla CC 101Big Bend CC 78

WALLA WALLA — A seven-game winning streak by the Big Bend Community College Vikings basketball team came to a resounding halt as Walla Walla CC rolled to a 101-78 win on Saturday night.

Moses Lake seeks bids for crack seal project

Work prevents deterioration

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake City Council agreed to advertise for bids for the 2010 crack seal project.