Legals - Jan. 13, 2011

NOTICE TO VENDORS AND CONTRACTORS

Whitman County, Washington is soliciting vendors and contractors for placement on the following lists:

1) General Government - Office/Data Processing Equipment

2) General Government - Building Maintenance/Park and Recreation

3) General Government - Professional Services

4) Public Works Department - Materials, Equipment, Supplies, Etc.

5) Public Works Department - Contractors

6) Public Works Department - Professional Services

Whitman County maintains current rosters of vendors and contractors from which proposals will be requested for the purchase of Materials, Equipment, Supplies or Services for various small works projects.

In accordance with RCW Chapter 39.80, Whitman County invites letters of interest from consultants wishing to be placed on the Professional Services Roster. For any particular work, consultants to be considered will be selected from the Professional Services Roster or from responses to advertisements for consultants for that particular work. Contracts will be negotiated in accordance with RCW 39.80 and Whitman County’s selection procedures.

Whitman County in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat.

252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, Part 21, Nondiscrimination in federally assisted programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises ad defined at 49 CRF Part 26 will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, national origin, or sex in consideration for an award.

Cities, towns and districts within Whitman County who have entered into an interlocal agreement with the County may choose to select materials, equipment, supplies or services from these lists.

Any vendor or contractor wishing placement on any list or updating current information may do so by accessing the Whitman County Website at http://www.whitmancounty.org, subtitle, ‚"Small Works Roster." For specific information regarding unbound letters of submittal, please call 509-397-4622. Vendors and contractors who have completed a questionnaire within the past 10 years do not need to resubmit another questionnaire.

Maribeth Becker, CMC, Clerk of the Board

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NOTICE OF CALL FOR BIDS

Bid for One (1) New 2011 Hydraulic Excavator

with Trade-In

WHITMAN COUNTY

STATE OF WASHINGTON

Sealed bids will be received on the following proposal by the Board of County Commissioners of Whitman County, State of Washington, at its office in the Whitman County Courthouse in Colfax, Washington, until 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time, on January 31, 2011 at which time they will be opened and publicly read. Handicap access may be obtained by the Mill Street entrance to the Courthouse.

Each bid is to be separately sealed in an envelope addressed to the Board of County Commissioners with the name of the bidder and item bid, including time and date of opening written plainly on the outside of the envelope. (NO FAXES ACCEPTED.)

The Board of County Commissioners reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to accept the bid which in its estimation best serves the interests of Whitman County.

Detailed bid sheets and specifications may be obtained from the Public Works office, Second Floor, Public Service Building, 310 N. Main Street, Colfax, Washington, (509) 397-4622.

This contract provides for one (1) new 2011 Hydraulic Excavator with Trade-In as described in the specifications.

DATED this 3rd day of January, 2011.

Maribeth Becker, CMC, Clerk of the Board

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SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON

COUNTY OF WHITMAN

DEPENDENCY OF

RILEY HARDGROVE

D.O.B. 08/12/2008

CAUSE NO: 10-7-00040-9

NOTICE & SUMMONS/ORDER

(DEPENDENCY)

STATE OF WASHINGTON TO:

Name: ALL PATERNAL INTERESTS

I. NOTICE OF HEARING

1.1 You are notified that a petition, a copy of which is attached, was filed with this Court alleging that:

(X) the above-named child is dependent. A dependency petition begins a judicial process which, If the Court finds the child dependent, could result in substantial restriction or permanent loss of your parental rights.

1.2 A hearing has been set in this matter on March 3, 2011 @ 1:30 P.M.

At: Whitman County SUPERIOR COURT

N. 400 MAIN STREET

COLFAX, WA. 99111

1.3 The purpose of the hearing is to hear and consider evidence on the petition.

1.4 If you do not appear THE COURT MAY ENTER AN ORDER IN YOUR ABSENCE

II. SUMMONS/ORDER TO APPEAR

2.1 (X) YOU ARE SUMMONED AND REQUIRED to appear at the hearing on the date, time and place indicated.

NOTICE

VIOLATION OF THIS ORDER OR SUMMONS

IS SUBJECT TO A PROCEEDING

FOR CONTEMPT OF COURT

PURSUANT TO RCW 13.34.070

III. ADVICE OF RIGHTS

3.1 You have important legal rights, and you must take steps to protect your interest.

3.2 You have the right to a fact-finding hearing before a judge, At the hearing, you have the right to speak on your own behalf, to introduce evidence, to examine witnesses, and to receive a decision based solely on the evidence presented to the judge. You should attend this hearing.

3.3 You have the right to be represented by a lawyer. If you cannot afford a lawyer you have the right to request that the Court appoint a lawyer to represent you at public expense. If you qualify, a lawyer will be appointed by the Court to represent you.

3.4 Your lawyer can look at the social and legal files in your case, talk to the agency social worker, tell you about the law, help you understand your rights and help you at hearings.

3.5 If you wish to have a lawyer appointed, contact:

Sonya Miller

P.O. Box 679

Colfax, WA 99111

509-397-5345

Dated: December 28, 2010

By direction of:

DAVID FRAZIER

Judge/Commissioner of the Superior Court

SHIRLEY J. BAFUS

Clerk

By: Brenda G. Cloninger

Deputy Clerk

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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the Farmington Town Council at the Town Hall, East 203 Main, Farmington, Washington, beginning at 7:00 p.m., PST, January 17, 2011.

The purpose of the public meeting is to review community development and housing needs, inform citizens of the availability of funds and eligible uses of the state Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), and receive comments on proposed activities, particularly from low- and moderate-income persons and persons residing in the Town of Farmington area.

Up to $1.5 million may be available to the Town of Farmington on a statewide competitive basis to fund public facility, community facility, economic development, housing rehabilitation, and planning projects that principally benefit low- and moderate-income persons.

The draft application for the Farmington Sewer Improvements proposal will be available for review one week prior to the public hearing during normal business hours at the Farmington Town Clerk’s Office. Comments may also be submitted in writing to the Town of Farmington, P.O. Box 65, Farmington, WA, 99218. Written comments must be received by the Town Clerk before 2:30 p.m. on January 14, 2011. The Farmington Town Clerk’s Office is handicap accessible. Arrangements to reasonably accommodate the special needs, including handicap accessibility or interpreter, will be made upon receiving twenty-four (24) hour advance notice. Contact City Hall at (509) 287-2500.

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NOTICE OF ELECTION

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election for a board seat on the Pine Creek Conservation District will be held on March 1, 2011 at the Fraternal Hall, 118 N. Front Str., Oakesdale, WA. Polls will open at 8:00 am and close at 1:00 pm.

Registered voters who reside within the Conservation District boundary are eligible to vote.

Absentee Ballots are available upon request for eligible voters, but must be requested on or before February 22, 2011 by 5:00 pm.

Persons interested in applying to be a candidate for this position must file a Candidate Information Form with the district by 5:00 pm February 1, 2011 at the district office.

Candidate forms may be obtained by calling 285-5122 or at the district office at 401 S. SR27, Oakesdale, WA. Candidates must be registered voters residing in the conservation district and may be required to own land or operate a farm.

Election procedures are available at the district office.

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OAKESDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 324

REQUEST FOR ARCHITECT

SERVICES

First Publication: January 13, 2011

Second Publication:

January 20, 2011

Due: January 24, 2011

The Oakesdale School District No. 324 is requesting statements of qualifications from architectural firms.

The District is considering several construction projects over the next two to three years, any and all of which are dependent upon funding and may or may not materialize.

In accordance with chapter 39.80 RCW, the District is utilizing the Request for Qualifications process for acquiring architectural services.

The selection process may or may not include interviews of one or more of the responding firms in order to make a determination of the preferred firm.

For a copy of the minimum RFQ submittal requirements contact Dr.

Jake Dingman at 509-285-5296 or e-mail your request to jdingman@gonighthawks.net

We ask that you provide (2) two copies of your qualifications by 4:00 P.M., 1-24-2011 to:

Dr. Jake Dingman, Superintendent

Oakesdale School District No. 324

P.O. Box 228

Oakesdale, WA 99158

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NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS:

Whitman County Hospital District #3 dba Whitman Hospital and Medical Center intends to use a small works roster for construction services that cost in excess of $5,000.00 but not to exceed $200,000.00. Anticipated requirements include building construction and remodel projects including labor and supplies. The hospital will use the roster to request bids from roster contractors and vendors for work required.

Firms desiring to be included on the small works roster should contact

Fritz Howard

Facilities Coordinator

Whitman Hospital and Medical Center

1200 W. Fairview

Colfax, WA 99111-9552

Phone: 509-397-3435 ext 304

Fax: 509-397-4713

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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF WHITMAN

IN THE ESTATE OF

KATHRYN SCHLESINGER MICHEL,

Deceased.

NO. 10 4 00121 8

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

(RCW 11.40.030)

The personal representative named below has been appointed and has qualified as Personal Representative of this Estate.

Any Person having a claim against the decedent must before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving or mailing to the Personal Representative or the Personal Representative’s attorney, at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal Representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(3); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice.

If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and RCW 11.40.060.

This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets.

Date of filing copy of notice to creditors: Dec. 16, 2010.

Date of first publication: Jan. 13, 2011

Personal Representative: Marjorie R. Michel

Attorney for Personal Representative: Leslie A.M. Cloaninger, P.S.

110 E. Canyon Street

Colfax, WA 99111

Telephone 509-397-6456

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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF WHITMAN

IN THE ESTATE OF,

Donald Frederick Yates, Deceased.

NO.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

(RCW 11.40.010 & .015)

The personal representative named below has been appointed and has qualified as personal representative of this estate.

Persons having claims against the decedent must, prior to the time such claims would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, serve their claim on the person representative or the attorneys of record at the address stated below and file an executed copy of the claim with the Clerk of this Court within four months after the date of first publication of this notice or within four months after the date of the filing of the copy of this Notice with the Clerk of the Court, whichever is later or, except under those provisions included in RCW 11.40.011 and 11.40.013, the claim will be forever barred.

This bar is effective as to the claim against both the probate assets and nonprobate assets of the decedent.

Date of filing copy of notice to creditors: Dec. 16, 2010.

Date of first publication: Jan. 13, 2011.

Beverly G. Yates

Personal Representative

Leslie A.M. Cloaninger, Attorney

110 E. Canyon Street

Colfax, WA 99111

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PALOUSE-ROCK LAKE

CONSERVATION DISTRICT

LEGAL NOTICE

The Palouse-Rock Lake Conservation District Board of Supervisors will hold a meeting at 1:00 p.m. on January 26th, 2011 at #3 Park Street in St. John Washington to adopt a resolution setting the date, time, and location of an election to fill a Conservation District Supervisor’s expiring term.

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STEPTOE SCHOOL DISTRICT

The regular Steptoe School Board Meetign on Monday, January 17, 2011 has been changed to Monday, January 24, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. in the Steptoe School Board Room.

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NOTICE OF MEETING CHANGE

STEPTOE SEWER DISTRICT

Notice of meeting change. Steptoe Sewer District will meet Tuesday, January 18, 2011 at 6 pm at the Steptoe School lunch room.

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SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON, FOR WHITMAN COUNTY

Estate of

C. LeROY SEMLER,

Deceased.

No. 10 4.00126 9

PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS

(RCW 11.40.030)

Julie R. Semler has been appointed as administrator/ personal representative of this estate.

Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the administrator/ personal representative or the administrator/personal representative’s attorney, at the address stated below, a copy of the claim and filing the original claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced.

The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) thirty days after the administrator/ personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(l)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of this notice.

If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.451 and 11.40.060.

This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets.

DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: January 6, 2011

Administrator/Personal Representative: Julie R. Semler

Attorneys for Administrator/Personal Representative: WILEY & PETTIT

Agent’s Address for Mailing Claim:

445 S. Grand Avenue

Pullman, WA 99163

phone (509) 332-3300

Publish: January 6, 13, 20, 2011

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SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR WHITMAN COUNTY

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF

BONNIE BELLE BIRCHER,

Deceased.

NO. 10-4-00118-8

PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS

(RCW 11.40.030)

The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having claims against the Decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the Court in which the probate proceedings were commenced.

The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the Decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets.

DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: December 30, 2010.

MARIBETH KJACK

Personal Representative

IRWIN MYKLEBUST SAVAGE & BROWN, P.S.

Attorneys for Personal Representative

By:

Kelly N. Brown

WSBA No. 4681

Address for Mailing or Service:

Kelly N. Brown

Irwin, Myklebust, Savage & Brown, P.S.

P.O. Box 604 / 1230 SE Bishop Blvd.

Pullman, WA 99163-0604

509.332.3502

Court of probate proceedings and cause number:

Superior Court of Whitman County, Washington

Cause No. 10-4-00118-8

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SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON, WHITMAN COUNTY

Estate of

DOLORES HEVEL LEHN

Deceased.

NO. 104-00120-0

PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate.

Any person having a claim against the deceased must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and file the original of the claim with the court in which probate proceedings were commenced.

The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice.

If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and RCW 11.40.060.

This bar is effective as to claims against both the probate assets and nonprobate assets of the decedent.

Date of First Publication: December 30, 2010

Bernt Christian Lehn, Personal Representative

Attorney for Personal Representative:

THEODORE F.S. RASMUSSEN WSBA 8720

S. 112 Crosby, P.O. Box 724

Tekoa, WA 99033

(509)284-2332

Court of Probate Proceedings: Whitman County Superior Court

Cause No .: 10-4-00120-0

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2011 MRSC ROSTERS

SMALL PUBLIC WORKS ROSTER, CONSULTING SERVICES ROSTER and

ON-CALL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ROSTER

The Municipal Research and Services Center of Washington hereby advertises on behalf of all local government agencies in Washington State, including - but not limited to - cities (Titles 35 RCW and Title 35A RCW), counties (Title 36, RCW), port districts (Title 53, RCW), water and sewer districts (Title 57 RCW), school districts and educational service districts (Title 28A RCW), fire districts (Title 52 RCW), transit agencies (Ch.35.73 RCW) and public utility districts (Title 54 RCW) for their projected needs for small public works $300,000 or under, consulting services and on-call professional services rosters throughout 2011.

Interested businesses may apply at any time by visiting the MRSC Rosters website at http://www.mrscrosters.org.

For questions, call 206-625-1300 or email mrscrosters@mrsc.org.

SMALL PUBLIC WORKS ROSTER - Service Categories include: Concrete & Masonry; Demolition; Earthwork; Electrical & Communication Construction & Repair; Emergency Generator Maintenance; Facility Construction, Repair & Maintenance; General Contracting; Hazardous Materials; Marine Construction; Plumbing & Mechanical Construction & Repair; Roadway Construction, Repair & Maintenance; Sanitary Sewer Facility Construction & Repair; Site Improvement & Repair; Storm Drainage Facility Construction & Repair; Structures; Vegetation Work; and Water Facility Construction & Repair. Subcategories can be viewed at the MRSC Rosters website.

CONSULTING SERVICES ROSTER and ON-CALL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ROSTER - Service Categories include: Architectural Services (Prof. License Required); Building Department Services; Building, Structure & Roadway Improvement Services; Communication & Media; Consulting Services; Design & Planning; Engineering Services; Environmental Consulting; Financial Services; Information Technology Services; Legal Services; Market Research; Miscellaneous Services; Municipal Sewer & Water Consulting; Personnel Services; Professional License Required; Real Estate & Property Services; and Surveying & Mapping (Prof. License Required). Subcategories can be viewed at the MRSC Rosters website.

Currently Subscribing Public Agencies:

Aberdeen School District #5, Bainbridge Island Fire Department, Beacon Hill Sewer District, Benton County Fire Protection District #5, Bellingham Public Development Authority, Central Whidbey Fire & Rescue, Cheney School District, City of Aberdeen, City of Airway Heights, City of Algona, City of Auburn, City of Black Diamond, City of Bonney Lake, City of Bremerton, City of Brewster, City of Bridgeport, City of Brier, City of Burien, City of Carnation, City of Castle Rock, City of Cheney, City of Chewelah, City of Cle Elum, City of Clyde Hill, City of Colfax, City of Covington, City of Des Moines, City of Duvall, City of Edgewood, City of Edmonds, City of Enumclaw, City of Ephrata, City of Everson, City of Federal Way, City of Fife, City of Fircrest, City of Gig Harbor, City of Gold Bar, City of Grand Coulee, City of Granite Falls, City of Hoquiam, City of Kalama, City of Kittitas, City of Lacey, City of Lake Forest Park, City of Lake Stevens, City of Lakewood, City of Liberty Lake, City of Longview Housing Authority, City of Lynnwood, City of Maple Valley, City of Medical Lake, City of Medina, City of Mill Creek, City of Millwood, City of Monroe, City of Mountlake Terrace, City of Mukilteo, City of Newcastle, City of Nooksack, City of Normandy Park, City of North Bend, City of North Bonneville, City of Oak Harbor, City of Odessa, City of Olympia, City of Omak, City of Orting, City of Pacific, City of Port Angeles, City of Poulsbo, City of Prosser, City of Puyallup, City of Quincy, City of Roslyn, City of Royal City, City of SeaTac, City of Sedro-Woolley, City of Sequim, City of Snohomish, City of Snoqualmie, City of Soap Lake, City of Stanwood, City of Sultan, City of Sumner, City of Toppenish, City of Tukwila, City of Tumwater, City of University Place, City of Waitsburg, City of Warden, City of Woodland, City of Yakima, Cle Elum-Roslyn School District No. 404, Coal Creek Utility District, Cross Valley Water District, Darrington School District, Des Moines Pool Metropolitan Park, Duvall-King County Fire District 45, Eastmont School District No. 206, Eastside Fire and Rescue, Edmonds Public Facilities District, Edmonds School District #15, Enduris Washington, Ferry County, Highlands Sewer District, Highline Water District, Housing Authority of the City of Bremerton, Housing Authority of The County of Clallam, Island County Fire Protection District #1, Kent Fire Department Regional Fire Authority, Key Peninsula Metropolitan Park District, King County Fire Protection District No. 2, King County Fire Protection District #20, King County Fire Protection District #34, King County Fire Protection District #44, King County Fire Protection District #47, King County Water District #54, King County Water District #90, King County Water District #117, Kitsap County Consolidated Housing Authority, Kitsap Regional Library, Kittitas Conservation District, Lake Stevens Fire District, Lake Washington School District #414, Lake Whatcom Water and Sewer District, Lynnwood Public Facilities District, Marysville Fire District, Mercer Island School District #400, Mukilteo Water and Wastewater District, North County Regional Fire Authority, North Mason School District #403, North Whidbey Fire & Rescue, Northshore Fire Department, Northshore Utility District, Olympia School District, Olympic View Water and Sewer District, Pend Orielle County, Pend Orielle County Public Hospital District #1 d.b.a.

Newport Hospital and Health Services, Peninsula Metropolitan Park District, Pierce County Library System, Port of Bremerton, Port of Edmonds, Port of Hoodsport, Port of Kalama, Port of Longview, Port of Quincy, Port of Port Angeles, Port of Tacoma, Port Townsend School District #50, Prosser Fire Protection District 3, Quincy School District, Ronald Wastewater District, Sedro-Woolley Housing Authority, Shoreline School District, Shoreline Water District, Silver Lake Water & Sewer District, Siview Metropolitan Park District, Skagit County, Skagit County Transit, SNOCOM, Snohomish County, Snohomish County Fire Protection District #1, Snohomish County Fire Protection District #26, Snohomish County Fire Protection District #3, Snohomish County Fire Protection District #4, Snohomish County Fire Protection District #5, Snohomish County Fire Protection District #7, Snohomish School District, Sno-Isle Intercounty Rural Library District, Snoqualmie Pass Utility District, Spokane Conservation District, Spokane County Fire Protection District No. 8, Spokane County Fire Protection District No. 13, Spokane Public Facilities District, Startup Water District, Sunnyside Housing Authority, Thurston County Fire Protection District #17, Town of Beaux Arts Village, Town of Cathlamet, Town of Coulee City, Town of Coulee Dam, Town of Creston, Town of Eatonville, Town of Fairfield, Town of Hamilton, Town of LaConner, Town of Mansfield, Town of Northport, Town of Rosalia, Town of Skykomish, Town of South Prairie, Town of Wilbur, Town of Woodway, Town of Yarrow Point, Tukwila School District No. 406, Tumwater School District #33, Valley Regional Fire Authority, Vashon Sewer District, Whatcom County Rural Library District, Whatcom Transportation Authority, Woodinville Water District.

Some or all of the public agencies listed above may choose to use the MRSC Rosters to select contractors for on-call contracts and/or may require master contracts for certain types of work.

In accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat.

252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, Part 21, Nondiscrimination in Federally-assisted programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, these public agencies hereby notify all contractors that they will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises as defined at 49 CFR Part 23 will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to any invitations and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, national origin, or sex in consideration for an award.

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