3/14/13-Legals

NOTICE OF A MITIGATED DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE (M-DNS) AND A CONDITIONAL USE HEARING

The Whitman County Planning Office issued a Mitigated Determination of Nonsignificance (M-DNS) under the State Environmental Policy Act Rules (Chapter 197-11 WAC) for the following project:

Whitman County Public Works proposes several improvements to their solid waste facility involving construction of a new waste transfer building, construction of new site access roads, improvements to existing roads, paving and drainage improvements to the wood waste collection and storage area, a new commercial-only scale, and a z-wall tipping area for clean-green waste collection. The facility is located at 252 Landfill Road in the NE of the NW of Section 28, Township 15 N., Range 44 E., W.M., Whitman County, Washington.

After review of a completed environmental checklist and other information on file with us, the Planning Office has determined that this proposal will not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment.

This project will also be considered for a conditional use permit at a County Board of Adjustment public hearing set for Thursday, April 11, 2013 at 7:00 PM in the Public Service Building, 1st floor auditorium, N. 310 Main St., Colfax, Washington. Persons requiring ADA accommodation should advise us of that need in advance.

Copies of the M-DNS are available at no charge from the Planning Office, Whitman County Public Service Building (2nd Floor), N. 310 Main St., Colfax, WA 99111. The public is invited to submit written and signed environmentally focused comments on this M-DNS no later than 4:00 PM Thursday, March 28, 2013, and before 5:00 PM on Thursday, April 11, 2013 regarding the proposed zoning action to Alan Thomson, County Planner, P.O. Box 430, Colfax, WA 99111-0430.

Publish once:Thursday, March 14, 2013

Bill to:Whitman County Planning

Department of Public Works

Proof to: Whitman County Planning

Date: March 12, 2013

Alan L. Thomson

County Planner

PO #:2013-00000087 11/1

NOTICE OF HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of County Commissioners of Whitman County, Washington will meet in its office in the Whitman County Commissioners’ Chambers, in the Courthouse in Colfax, Washington on Monday, the 18th day of March 2013, at the hour of 11:00 a.m. for the purpose of considering an Amendment to Whitman County’s Six-Year Road Program (2013 – 2018), at which time and place any taxpayer may appear and be heard for or against said program.

Handicap access for the Whitman County Courthouse is available at the Mill Street entrance.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF Whitman County COMMISSIONERS.

GIVEN under my hand this 4th day of March, 2013.

Clerk of the Board 10/2

NOTICE OF HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Whitman County Commissioners will conduct a public hearing on Monday, March 18, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. in their Chambers located in the Whitman County Courthouse, 400 N Main Street, Colfax, Washington.

The purpose of the hearing is to receive public comment for proposed revisions to the Whitman County Zoning Ordinance, County Code Title 19.15 North Pullman Moscow Corridor District and 19.16 South Pullman Moscow Corridor District. The proposed revisions include: reducing the minimum parcel size from three (3) acres to two (2) acres; exempting the list of permitted uses from Site Plan Review Committee review; and making scrivener corrections to citations and references.

For more information, contact Alan Thomson at 397-5211. Persons requiring ADA accommodations should advise us of that need and providing 24 hour notice by calling 509-397-5240. Handicap accessibility is available using the east entrance (Mill Street) to the Courthouse.

Maribeth Becker, CMC, Clerk of the Board

Descrp. Reduction in Parcel Size 10/2

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The Whitman County Commissioners will conduct a public hearing on Monday, March 18, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. in their Chambers, Whitman County Courthouse, Colfax, Washington.

The purpose of the hearing 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 to receive comments on proposed activities, particularly from low and moderate income persons residing in the Whitman County area.

Up to $95,209.00 will be available in 2013 to Whitman County and the Community Action Center to fund public service activities that principally benefit low and moderate income persons in Whitman County.

An overview of the proposed public services will be available for review at the Community Action Center, 350 SE Fairmont Road, Pullman, Washington on Monday, March 11, 2013 beginning at 9:00 a.m. or by calling (509) 334-9147. If you are unable to be present at the hearing, you may submit your comments to the Whitman County Commissioners, 400 N Main Street, Colfax, WA 99111 no later than Friday, March 15, 2013. Comments on Whitman County and Community Action Center’s past performance for use of 2012 funds and proposed uses for the 2013 CDBG Public Service grant award will also be received.

Handicapped accessibility to the Commissioners’ Chambers may be accessed from the Mill Street entrance. Arrangements to reasonably accommodate special needs, including handicap accessibility or interpreter will be made upon receiving 24-hour advance notice. Please contact (509) 397-5240 if such assistance is needed no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, April 13, 2012.

Maribeth Becker, CMC, Clerk of the Board

2013 CDBG-PS 10/2

Notice of Intent

The Town of St. John, PO Box 298, St. John, WA 99171, is seeking coverage under the Washington State Department of Ecology’s (DOE) Construction Stormwater NPDES and State Waste Discharge General Permit.

The proposed project, Park Avenue Reconstruction Phase I, is located between Nob Hill Street and Park Avenue Bridge in St. John, Whitman County, WA. This project involves approximately 1.75 acres of soil disturbance for residential roadway reconstruction activities. All stormwater that falls on site will be routed and drain into the existing municipal stormwater system. Best Management Practices will be selected to prevent any sediment laden stormwater runoff from leaving the project area.

Any persons desiring to present their views to DOE regarding this application, or interested in DOE’s action on this application, may notify DOE in writing no later than 30 days of the last date of publication of this notice. DOE reviews public comments and considers whether discharges from this project would cause a measurable change in receiving water quality, and, if so, whether the project is necessary and in the overriding public interest according to Tier II anti-degradation requirements under WAC 173-201A-320.

Comments can be submitted to: Department of Ecology, Attn: Water Quality Program, Construction Stormwater, PO Box 47696, Olympia WA 98504-7696. 11/1

SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

FOR WHITMAN COUNTY

Estate of

ESTHER M. HELT,

Deceased.

No.

PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS

RCW 11.40.020, .030

KENDRA L. CROFT has been appointed as personal representative ("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 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) 30 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 decedent's probate and nonprobate assets.

Date of First Publication: March 14, 2013.

KENDRA L. CROFT

Attorneys for Personal Representative:

Kjirstin Graham, WSBA #40328

K&L Gates LLP

618 W. Riverside Avenue, Suite 300

Spokane, WA 99201

509.624.2100 11/3

No Poll Site Election Due Notice

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to WAC 135-110-370, the Pine Creek Conservation District Board of Supervisors informs the voting public that the incumbent, Tom Henning has been re-elected to the currently open seat by reason of being the only person filling for the position by the filing deadline of February 13, 2013. Therefore, no poll site, absentee balloting or mail balloting will be performed. For further information, please contact the Pine Creek Conservation District at 509-285-5122. 10/2

A board seat on the Whitman Conservation District is available for appointment by the Washington State Conservation Commission. Conservation district board supervisors are public officials who serve without compensation and set policy and direction for the conservation district. An applicant must be a registered voter, and may be required to own land or operate a farm. For more information, or to obtain an application form, please contact Pam at the Whitman Conservation District at 509-397-4636 x 120 or visit the Conservation Commission website at http://www.scc.wa.gov/. Applications must be received by the Conservation Commission no later than March 31, 2013. 10/2

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF WHITMAN

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE

OF

C. MARAVENE RAGON,

Deceased.

NO. 13-4-00019-4

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 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 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. 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 Section 11 of the Sessions Laws of Chapter 252, Sessions Laws of 1997 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 28, 2013

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE SUSAN L. RAGON

ATTORNEYS FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE LIBEY & ENSLEY, PLLC

GARY J. LIBEY

ADDRESS FOR MAILING OF SERVICE P.O. Box 619

North 409 Main Street

Colfax, WA 99111-0619

Telephone: 509-397-4345 9/3

File No .: 7023.103180 Grantors: Northwest Trustee Services, Inc. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Grantee: Cheryl L. Waller and M. Stephen Waller, wife and husband Ref to DOT Auditor File No .: 672598 Tax Parcel ID No .: 1-1840-99-17-06-0000, 1-1840-99-17-080000, 1-1840-99-17-10-0000 Abbreviated Legal: Lots 4, 6, 8, and 10, Block Q, Schwenne's Addition to Uniontown Notice of Trustee's Sale Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq.

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 Telephone: Toll-free: 1-877-894-HOME (1-877-894-4663).

Web site: http://www.dfi.wa.gov/consumers/homeownership/post_purchase_counselors_foreclosure.htm The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Telephone: Toll-free: 1-800-569-4287.

Web site: 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: Toll-free: 1-800-606-4819.

Web site: http://nwjustice.org/what-clear.

I. On April 12, 2013, at 10:00 a.m.

inside the main lobby of the Whitman County Courthouse, North 404 Main Street in the City of Colfax, 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 Whitman, State of Washington: Lots 4, 6, 8, and 10, Block Q, Schwenne's Addition to Uniontown, according to the Plat thereof, recorded in Book H of Plats, Page 23, Records of Whitman County, Washington.

Commonly known as: 208 South Railroad Uniontown, WA 99179 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 07/03/06, recorded on 07/11/06, under Auditor's File No. 672598, records of Whitman County, Washington, from M. Stephen Waller and Cheryl L. Waller, husband and wife, as Grantor, to Northwest Trustee Services, LLC, as Trustee, to secure an obligation "Obligation" in favor of Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as Beneficiary.

*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 secured by the Deed of Trust.

III. The Beneficiary alleges default of the Deed of Trust for failure to pay the following amounts now in arrears and/or other defaults: Amount due to reinstate by 12/03/2012 Monthly Payments $11,760.91 Late Charges $417.18 Lender's Fees & Costs $11.77 Total Arrearage $12,189.86 Trustee's Expenses (Itemization) Trustee's Fee $775.00 Title Report $819.28 Statutory Mailings $30.00 Recording Costs $17.00 Postings $70.00 Sale Costs $0.00 Total Costs $1,711.28 Total Amount Due: $13,901.14 Other known defaults as follows: IV. The sum owing on the Obligation is: Principal Balance of $203,291.50, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument evidencing the Obligation from 05/01/12, 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 April 12, 2013.

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 04/01/13 (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 04/01/13 (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 04/01/13 (11 days before the sale date), and before the sale by the Borrower, Grantor, any Guarantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance paying the entire balance of principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees, and advances, if any made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, 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 AND ADDRESS Cheryl L. Waller 208 South Railroad Uniontown, WA 99179 Cheryl L. Waller P.O. Box 162 Uniontown, WA 99179-0162 M. Stephen Waller 208 South Railroad Uniontown, WA 99179 M. Stephen Waller P.O. Box 162 Uniontown, WA 99179-0162 Cheryl L. Waller P. O. Box 152 Uniontown, WA 99179-0152 M. Stephen Waller P. O. Box 152 Uniontown, WA 99179-0152 by both first class and certified mail, return receipt requested on 10/12/12, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and on 10/12/12 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 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 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 http://www.northwesttrustee.com and are incorporated by this reference.

You may also access sale status at http://www.northwesttrustee.com and http://www.USA-Foreclosure.com.

EFFECTIVE: 12/03/2012 Northwest Trustee Services, Inc., Trustee Authorized Signature P.O. BOX 997 Bellevue, WA 98009-0997 Contact: Vonnie McElligott (425) 586-1900.

(TS# 7023.103180) 1002.230453-File No. 11 & 14

Whitman County ELECTIONS

NOTICE OF VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINES

For The April 23, 2013 Special Election

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT, in order to vote in the April 23, 2013 Special Election, a person who is already registered to vote in Washington may update their registration no later

than March 23, 2013. A registered voter who fails to transfer their residential address by this

deadline may vote according to their previous registration address. If a person is not registered

to vote in Washington State and they choose to register by mail they must submit a registration application no later than March 25, 2013 or register in person at the Whitman County Auditor’s Office, N 304 Main St. Colfax, WA or Pullman City Hall 325 SE Paradise St, Pullman,WA in the Clerk’s office no later than April 15, 2013.

(RCW29A.08.140)

DATED this 12th day of March, 2013

Eunice Coker

Whitman County Auditor &

Ex-Officio Supervisor of Elections

Debbie Hooper

Election Supervisor

PO #1000 11/1