Legals: Nov. 24, 2016

NOTICE OF A DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE (DNS) AND A CONDITIONAL

USE HEARING

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

Robert Glorfield proposes to operate a shooting range on a 55 acre parcel located at 9992 Rock Lake Road, 1 mile south of the intersection between Rock Lake Road and Miller Road, on the west side of the road, in the south ½ of Section 11, Township 19 N, Range 40 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.

The public is also notified of the intent to issue a Conditional Use Permit in front of the Board of Adjustment on December 15, 2016 at 7 PM in the Public Service Building, 1st floor auditorium, N. 310 Main St., Colfax, WA 99111.

Copies of the DNS are available at no charge from the County Planning Office, Whitman County Public Service Building (2nd Floor), N. 310 Main St., Colfax, WA 99111. Interested persons may submit environmentally-focused written comments on the SEPA decision by 5:00 PM on Thursday, December 8, 2016, and before 5:00 PM on Thursday, December 15, 2016 regarding the proposed zoning action to the County Planning Office, P. O. Box 430, Colfax, WA 99111-0430, fax: (509) 397-6210.

_____________________

Katrin Kunz

Date: Monday, November 21, 2016

Assistant County Planner

file: SEPA 16-20 CU 16-10 47/1

Public Notice

The City of Tekoa will be holding their regular meeting on Monday, December 5, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. During this meeting we will hold a public hearing for the Final 2017 Budget and to amend the 2016 budget. The December 19, 2016 has been cancelled. All citizens are invited to attend.

Kynda Browning, Clerk/Treasurer 47/2

SUPERIOR COURT

OF WASHINGTON

FOR WHITMAN COUNTY

IN THE MATTER

OF THE ESTATES

OF

JOSEPH W. STANEK and,

FRANCES J. STANEK,

Deceased.

No. 16 4 00128 38

PROBATE NOTICE

TO CREDITORS

RCW 11.40.030

The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of these estates.

Any person having a claim against the decedents 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(l)(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 Nov. 10, 2016

Signed: Linda Schoepflin, Personal Representative

Attorney for Personal Representative:

Esser, Sandberg & Boyd, PLLC

Address for Mailing or Service:

520 East Main Street,

Pullman, WA 99163

(509) 332-7692 45/3

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

IN AND FOR

THE COUNTY OF WHITMAN

IN THE MATTER

OF THE ESTATE

OF

RUTH J. PADDOCK,

Deceased.

NO. 16-4-00130-38

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 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; 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 NOVEMBER 17, 2016

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE

GARY J. LIBEY

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 46/3

CALL FOR BIDS

Used 4x4 Pickup

The Town of LaCrosse would like to purchase one used 4x4 pickup, ¾ or 1 ton, regular cab, automatic, between $20,000 to $30,000 including taxes. Bid Package and specifications may be obtained by contacting Town Hall at (509) 549-3330 or email: [email protected]. Sealed Bids should be mailed to the Town of LaCrosse, PO Box 228, LaCrosse, WA 99143, or hand delivered to the Clerk’s Office, 107 S Main by 12:00pm (noon) on December 8, 2016. The Town of LaCrosse reserves the right to reject any and all bids. 46/2

ORDINANCE 509

An Ordinance of the Town of Malden, Washington, setting forth in Ordinance form a decision of the Council on November 8, 2016, to bank and turn down Council’s right to raise property taxes one percent (1%) without voter approval. The Whitman County Assessor has requested that Council’s decision be filed with his office in the form of an Ordinance.

Section One. Town Council rejects the opportunity to raise property taxes for the year of 2017 by one percent (1%).

This Ordinance shall be in effect on the day after publication in the official Town newspaper.

PASSED by the Town Council and approved by the Mayor.

This 8th day of November 2016 47/1

Final 2017 Budget Hearing

will be held following the regularly scheduled Malden Town Council Meeting December 13, 2016 at 7:00 pm in the library. The public is encouraged to attend. 46/2

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE

I.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Trustee will on the 23rd day of December, 2016, at the hour of 10:00 o'clock a.m., inside the main lobby of the Whitman County Courthouse, North 400 Main Street, Colfax, Washington 99111, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at time of sale, the following described property, situated in the County of Whitman, State of Washington, to-wit:

A tract of land situated in the southeast quarter of Section 30, Township 17 North, Range 41 East, W.M., described as follows:

BEGINNING at a point on the south line of Section 30, Township 17 North, Range 41 East, W.M., 396 feet westerly from the southeast corner of said section; thence north at right angles to said south line 135 feet; thence west parallel with said south line 161 1/3 feet; thence south 135 feet to the aforesaid south line; thence east on the said south line 161 1/3 feet to the place of beginning;

which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated January 5, 2010, recorded January 13, 2010, under Auditor's File No. 697221, records of Whitman County, Washington, from JOHN GEISSINGER and CHERYL HEAP-ARNOLD, single persons, as Grantors, to INLAND PROFESSIONAL TITLE, LLC, as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of JOYCE L. LUST, an unmarried person, as Beneficiary.

II.

No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust or the Beneficiary's successor is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of Grantors’ default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust.

III.

The default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/are as follows:

Failure to pay when due the following amounts which are in arrears:

Principal $114,917.77

Interest (5%) from November, 2013,

to July 31, 2016 $13,885.78

Monthly Late Charge (5%)

($36.25 x 33) $1,196.25

Sub-Total of Amounts in Arrears: $131,903.37

IV.

The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: Principal Balance of $114,917.77, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument secured from November 2013, and such other costs and fees as are due under the Notice or other instrument secured, and as are provided by statute.

V.

The above-described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute.

The sale will be made without warranty, express or implied regarding title, possession, or encumbrances on the 12th day of December, 2016.

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 the 12th day of December, 2016, to cause a discontinuance of the sale.

The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time on or before the 12th day of December, 2016, 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 the 12th day of December, 2016, and before the sale by the Grantors or the Grantors’ successor in interest 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.

VI.

A written notice of default was served by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Grantors or the Grantors’ successor in interest at the following addresses:

NAME - ADDRESS

Cheryl Heap-Arnold P.O. Box 328

Malden, WA 99149

208 Margin St.

P.O. Box 171

Endicott, WA 99125

Estate of John Geissinger P.O. Box 388

c/o Jessica Geissinger Endicott, WA 99125

by mailing said Notice of Default to the Grantors at the above addresses by regular first-class mail and by certified mail on August 1 and 2, 2016, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee. The written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in paragraph I above on August 1, 2016, 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 Grantors and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantors 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.

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 grantors 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.

Only one copy of all notices required by this chapter need be given to a person who is both the borrower and the grantor. All notices required by this chapter that are given to a general partnership are deemed given to each of its general partners, unless otherwise agreed by the parties.

NOTICE TO GUARANTORS

OF A COMMERCIAL LOAN

The guarantor may be liable for a deficiency judgment to the extent the sale price obtained at the trustee’s sale is less than the debt secured by the deed of trust.

The guarantor has the same rights to reinstate the debt, cure the default, or repay the debt as is given to the grantors in order to avoid the Trustee’s sale.

The guarantor will have no right to redeem the property after the Trustee’s sale.

Subject to such longer periods as are provided in the Washington Deed of Trust Act, Chapter 61.24 RCW, any action brought to enforce a guaranty must be commenced within one year after the Trustee’s sale, or the last Trustee’s sale under any deed of trust granted to secure the same debt.

In any action for a deficiency, the guarantor will have the right to establish the fair value of the property as of the date of the Trustee’s sale, less prior liens and encumbrances, and to limit its liability for a deficiency to the difference between the debt.

DATED this 16th day of November, 2016.

LIBEY & ENSLEY, PLLC

By: GARY J. LIBEY,

Successor Trustee

WSBA No. 06861 47 & 50

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq. TS No .: WA-16-733176-BB APN No .: 1-1580-00-07-16-0002 Title Order No .: 160150028-WA-MSO Deed of Trust Grantor(s): NICHOLAS F HUNTER, CHERYL A HUNTER Deed of Trust Grantee(s): MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR CHERRY CREEK MORTGAGE CO., INC. Deed of Trust Instrument/Reference No .: 685127

I.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN

that Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington, the undersigned Trustee, will on 12/2/2016 , at 10:00 AM At the Main Entrance to the Whitman County Courthouse, located at 400 N. Main, 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: THE WEST 50 FEET OF LOTS 15 AND 16, BLOCK 7, ANDERSON'S ADDITION TO Rosalia, ACCORDING TO PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN BOOK B OF PLATS, PAGE 31, RECORDS OF Whitman County, WASHINGTON. More commonly known as: 501 S JOSEPHINE AVE, Rosalia, WA 99170 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 3/11/2008, recorded 3/14/2008, under 685127 records of Whitman County, Washington , from NICHOLAS F. HUNTER AND CHERYL A. HUNTER, HUSBAND AND WIFE , as Grantor(s), to PIONEER TITLE COMPANY OF WASHINGTON , as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR CHERRY CREEK MORTGAGE CO., INC. , as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was subsequently assigned to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association under an assignment recorded under Auditors File Number 733305

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: $11,566.94

IV.

The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $88,345.08 , together with interest as provided in the Note from 8/1/2015 on, 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 12/2/2016 .

The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by 11/21/2016 (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 11/21/2016 (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 any time after the 11/21/2016 (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 NICHOLAS F. HUNTER AND CHERYL A. HUNTER, HUSBAND AND WIFE ADDRESS 501 S JOSEPHINE AVE, Rosalia, WA 99170 by both first class and certified mail, 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. These requirements were completed as of 6/20/2016.

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.

NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS

OR TENANTS

The purchaser at the Trustee’s Sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20 th 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 20 th 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.

QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR 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: 7/21/2016 Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington, as Trustee By: Briana Newton, Assistant Secretary Trustee’s Mailing Address: Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington C/O Quality Loan Service Corp. 411 Ivy Street, San Diego, CA 92101 (866) 645-7711 Trustee’s Physical Address: Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington 108 1 st Ave South, Suite 202 Seattle, WA 98104 (866) 925-0241 Sale Line: 800-280-2832 Or Login to: http://wa.qualityloan.com TS No .: WA-16-733176-BB IDSPub #0112174 11/3/2016 11/24/2016 44 & 47