2/21/13-Legals

NOTICE OF ROAD CLOSURE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following Whitman County roads/bridges will be closed to vehicular traffic for the 2013 Snake River Canyon Half Marathon, pursuant to R.C.W. 47.48.01, for the time periods specified below:

County Road No. 9000, the Wawawai Road from the Wawawai Park to Steptoe Canyon Road on March 2, 2013 from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISIONERS of Whitman County, Washington

GIVEN under my hand this 19 day of February, 2013.

W. Mark Storey, P.E., County Engineer 8/1

NOTICE OF CALL FOR BIDS

BID FOR 2008 OR NEWER PUP TRAILERS

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 10:00:00 a.m. Pacific Time, on March 7, 2013 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 2008 or Newer Pup Trailers as described in the specifications.

DATED this 19th day of February, 2013.

Maribeth Becker, CMC, Clerk of the Board

PO#: 2008 OR NEWER PUP TRAILERS #2 8/2

Town of Malden

Summary of Ordinance 492

An Ordinance of the Town of Malden, Washington, requiring the seperation of grant money from ordinary funds in the town software accounting program.

This ordinance was adopted at an official meeting of the Malden Town Council on February 18, 2013.

This Ordinance shall take effect upon publication. A copy of this ordinance is available from the town clerk.

C.E. Ted Maxwell

Mayor

Diana Totten

Clerk/Treasurer 8/1

Town of Malden

Summary of Ordinance 491

An Ordinance of the Town of Malden, Washington, pertaining to setting water service charges, connection charges, turn off charges and all other charges required by the town in accordance with Ordinance 397 article 9 Section 9-01. This ordinance repeals section 9-04 of Ordinance 397 delinquencies-liens and all prior resolutions/ordinances which set water service rates and charges.This ordinance supercedes the charges and rates in Malden Municipal Code 13.04.090. This Ordinance was adopted at an official meeting of the Malden Town Council on February 18, 2013.

This ordianace shall take effect upon publication. A copy of this ordinance is available from the town clerk.

C.E. Ted Maxwell

Mayor

Diana Totten

Clerk/Treasurer 8/1

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF WHITMAN

IN THE ESTATE OF,

Helen Lorrene Hughes

Deceased.

NO. 134000178

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

(RCW 11.40.030)

The Administrator named below has been appointed and has qualified as Administrator 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 Administrator, 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 Administrator 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: February 13, 2013

Date of first publication: February 18, 2013

Administrator: Tina Bass

101 E. State St.,

St. John WA. 99171 8/3

Public Notice

The City of Tekoa has changed their regular meeting from February 18, 2013, to Monday, February 25, 2013, at 7:00 p.m. at Tekoa City Hall Council Chambers. All citizens are invited to attend.

Kynda Browning, Clerk/Treasurer 8/1

ADAMS COUNTY

NOXIOUS WEED CONTROL BOARD

BOARD MEMBER

APPOINTMENT

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to the laws of the State of Washington, RCW 17.10; that there is currently a Board Member vacancy for District 4. This is a four year term.

Application forms are available at the Adams County Noxious Weed Control Board office, 201 West Broadway, Ritzville, WA 99169. For further information please call (509) 659-1806 between the hours of 7:30 AM and 4:00 PM Monday through Thursday.

District 4:

That area of the county located east of Highway 395, south of Providence Road to SR 261, east of SR 261 from Providence Road to Ralston-Benge and the area south of Ralston-Benge and Benge-Winona Roads.

The Weed Board will hold a hearing to determine the most qualified candidates and these names will be submitted to the Adams County Commissioners for Appointment.

Interested persons residing in this section must make a written application that includes the signatures of at least ten (10) registered voters residing in the section supporting the nomination to the Adams County Noxious Weed Control Board. All applications are due at the ACNWCB office by 4:00 pm on March 7, 2013.

By order of the Adams County Noxious Weed Control Board of the State of Washington dated this 12th day of February 2013.

Marilyn J. Sielaff, Clerk of the Board 8/2

THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF WHITMAN

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF

GERALD P. WINN

Deceased.

NO. 13-4-00011-9

PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS

RCW 11.40.070

The person named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this estate.

Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim, before the time such claims would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, in the manner provided in RCW 11.40.070 by 1) filing the original of the claim with the court and 2) serving a copy of the claim on the personal representative or the personal representative's attorney at the address stated below.

The claim must be presented within the later of : 1) Thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed this 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 section 11 of this act and RCW 11.40.060.

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

DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: February 7, 2013

Colleen A. Winn, Personal Representative of the Estate of Gerald P. Winn

Attorney for Estate:

Jane G. Bitz

Attorney at Law, PLLC

12209 E Mission, Suite 5

Spokane Valley WA 99206 6/3

TS No .: WA-11-491003-SH APN No .: 200004318174390 Title Order No .: 6399243 Grantor(s): JEFFREY LEE WERTHER Grantee(s): MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ("MERS"), AS NOMINEE FOR METLIFE HOME LOANS, A DIVISION OF METLIFE BANK, N.A., Deed of Trust Instrument/Reference No .: 703380 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Pursuant To The Revised Code Of Washington 61.24, et.

seq.

I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington, the undersigned Trustee will on 3/1/2013, at 10:00 AM At the main entrance to the Superior Courthouse, 404 N. Main Street, Colfax, WA 99111 sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable, in the form of credit bid or cash bid in the form of 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 Whitman, State of Washington, to wit: A PARCEL OF LAND SITUATE WITHIN THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 17, TOWNSHIP 18 NORTH, RANGE 43 EAST, W.M., DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTH QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 17 (SOUTH 03º50'05'' EAST 2,649.08 FEET FROM THE CENTER OF SAID SECTION 17); THENCE NORTH 03º50'05'' WEST 928.70 FEET, TO A POINT ON THE NORTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY BOUNDARY OF CASHUP FLAT ROAD/COUNTY ROAD NO. 3500 AND THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 03º50'05'' WEST 433.49 FEET, LEAVING SAID NORTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY BOUNDARY, AND RUNNING ALONG THE NORTH-SOUTH SUBDIVISION LINE; THENCE SOUTH 77º46'28'' EAST 120.88 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 76º02'08'' WEST 252.89 FEET; ALONG SAID NORTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY BOUNDARY, TO A POINT OF CURVATURE; THENCE 237.48 FEET, ALONG SAID NORTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY BOUNDARY, A CURVE CONCAVE TO THE SOUTHEAST (CENTRAL ANGLE = 17º14'49'' , RADIUS = 788.93 FEET) WITH ITS LONG CHORD BEARING SOUTH 67º24'43'' WEST 236.58 FEET, TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. More commonly known as: 1701 CASHUP FLAT RD , THORNTON, WA 99176 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 2/8/2011 recorded 02/14/2011, under 703380 records of Whitman County, Washington, from JEFFREY LEE WERTHER, A SINGLE PERSON, as Grantor(s), to PIONEER TITLE, as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ("MERS"), AS NOMINEE FOR METLIFE HOME LOANS, A DIVISION OF METLIFE BANK, N.A.,, as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned by MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ("MERS"), AS NOMINEE FOR METLIFE HOME LOANS, A DIVISION OF METLIFE BANK, N.A. (or by its successors-in-interest and/or assigns, if any), to MetLife Home Loans, a division of MetLife Bank, N.A. .

II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrower’s or Grantor’s default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust/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: $28,841.37 IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $206,619.63, together with interest as provided in the Note from the 8/1/2011, 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 said Deed of Trust as provided by statute.

Said sale will be made without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances on 3/1/2013.

The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by 2/18/2013 (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 2/18/2013 (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 cashiers or certified checks from a State or federally chartered bank.

The sale may be terminated at any time after the 2/18/2013 (11 days before the sale date) and before the Sale, by the Borrower or Grantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance by paying the principal and interest, plus costs, fees and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, 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 address(es): NAME JEFFREY LEE WERTHER, A SINGLE PERSON ADDRESS 1701 CASHUP FLAT RD , THORNTON, WA 99176 by both first class and certified mail on 9/24/2012, 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 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.

THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. You have only 20 days from the recording date of this notice to pursue mediation.

DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you are eligible and it may help you save your home.

See below for safe sources of help.

SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you.

If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission: Toll-free: 1-877-894-HOME (1-877-894-4663) or Web site: http://www.dfi.wa.gov/consumers/homeownership/post_purchase_counselors_foreclosure.htm The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development: Toll-free: 1-800-569-4287 or National web site: http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD or for Local counseling agencies in Washington: http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/hcc/fc/index.cfm?webListAction=search&searchstate=WA&filterSvc=dfc The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys: Telephone: 1-800-606-4819 or web site: http://nwjustice.org/what-clear.

If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee.

This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy.

The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney.

If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only.

THIS OFFICE IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations.

Dated: 10/26/2012 Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington, as Trustee By: Tricia Moreno, Assistant Secretary Trustee’s Mailing Address: Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington C/O Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101 (866) 645-7711 Trustee’s Physical Address: Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington 19735 10th Avenue NE, Suite N-200 Poulsbo, WA 98370 (866) 645-7711 Sale Line: 714-573-1965 Or Login to: http://wa.qualityloan.com TS No .: WA-11-491003-SH P991718 1/31, 02/21/2013