Legals Dec. 29

Dec 28, 20160

WHITMAN COUNTY ELECTIONS

NOTICE OF VOTER

REGISTRATION DEADLINES

For the February 14, 2017 Special Election

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT, in order to vote in the February 14, 2017 Special Election, a person who is already registered to vote in Washington may update their registration no later than January 16, 2017. 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 they must submit a registration application in person; and may register at the Whitman County Election Center N 304 Main St., Colfax, WA or Pullman City Clerk's office 325 SE Paradise St., Pullman WA no later than February 6, 2017. (RCW 29A.08.140)

Whitman County is a Vote by Mail County.

Voting machines for the visually, hearing, or physically impaired are available at the Whitman County Election Department 18 days prior to and through Election Day. Voting machines are available in Colfax. N. 304 Main St. For more information contact the Election Department at 509-397-5284 or email [email protected]. 52/2

Ordinance 510

AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE 2017 BUDGET

Of the TOWN of MALDEN

IT IS HEREBY ORDAINED, by the Town Council for the Town of Malden, Whitman County, State of Washington, to adopt the 2017 budget as follows:

REVENUES

001-Current Expense Fund

Revenues $109,043.16

101-City Street Fund

Revenues $28,573.48

401-Water Fund

Revenues $96,497.42

Total Revenues $234,114.06

EXPENDITURES

001-Current Expense Fund

Expenditures $41,888.50

101-City Street Fund

Expenditures $15,712.00

401-Water Fund

Expenditures $63,862.10

Total Expenditures $121,462.60

The 2017 budget includes all Town of Malden monies,

PASSED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF Malden at a regular meeting thereof this 13th day of December, 2016, this followed a duly authorized and published Public Hearing.

Approved: Christina L. Ferrell

MAYOR

Attest: Karen L. Wallace

CLERK/TREASURER

Coucil Members:

Lori Dickinson

Dan Harwood

Robert Law 52/1

SUPERIOR COURT

OF WASHINGTON

FOR WHITMAN COUNTY

Nonprobate Estates

MONTE KAMMERZELL,

And

KATHY KAMMERZELL

Deceased

No. 16 4 00146 38

NONPROBATE NOTICE

TO CREDITORS

(RCW 11.42.030)

The notice agent named below has elected to give notice to creditors of the above-named decedent.

As of the date of the filing of a copy of this notice with the court, the notice agent has no knowledge of any other person acting as notice agent or of the appointment of a personal representative of the decedent's estate in the state of Washington.

According to the records of the court as are available on the date of the filing of this notice with the court, a cause number regarding the decedent has not been issued to any other notice agent and a personal representative of the decedent's estate has not been appointed.

The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the notice agent served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.42.020(2)(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 11.42.050 and 11.42.060.

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

The notice agent declares under penalty of perjury under the laws of the state of Washington on this 16th day of December 2016, at Colfax, Washington, that the foregoing is true and correct.

Signed: Jody Conrad

Notice Agent

Date of First Publication: December 29, 2016

Notice Agent: Jody Conrad

Attorney for Notice Agent:

Matthew D. Johnson

Address for Mailing or Service: Carpenter, McGuire & DeWulf, P.S.

503 Morgan Street, P.O. Box 1187

Davenport, Washington 99122 52/3

SUPERIOR COURT OF

WASHINGTON FOR WHITMAN COUNTY

THE BANK OF NEW YORK

MELLON F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR, METROPOLITAN ASSET

FUNDING, INC., II,

MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH

CERTIFICATES, SERIES 1998-B,

Plaintiff,

THE ESTATE OF CHARLES NICHOLS, DECEASED; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF CHARLES NICHOLS, DECEASED;

SANDRA NICHOLS; METWEST MORTGAGE SERVICES, INC .; AND PERSONS OR PARTIES UNKNOWN CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, LIEN, OR

INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN THE

COMPLAINT HEREIN,

Defendants.

NO. 16-2-00090-6

SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION

THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, to said defendants, THE ESTATE OF CHARLES NICHOLS, DECEASED; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF CHARLES NICHOLS, DECEASED; SANDRA NICHOLS; AND PERSONS OR PARTIES UNKNOWN CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, LIEN, OR INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT HEREIN:

You are hereby summoned to appear within sixty (60) days after the date of the first publication of this summons, to-wit: within sixty (60) days after December 29, 2016, and defend the above-entitled action in the above-entitled Court, and answer the Foreclosure Complaint of plaintiff, and serve a copy of your answer upon the undersigned attorney for THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR, METROPOLITAN ASSET FUNDING, INC., II, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 1998-B, plaintiff, at the office below stated; and in case of your failure so to do, judgment will be rendered against you according to the demand of the complaint, which has been filed with the Clerk of said Court. The object of the said action and the relief sought to be obtained therein is fully set forth in said complaint, and is briefly stated as follows:

Foreclosure of a Deed of Trust/Mortgage.

Grantors:

Charles Nichols and Sandra Nichols

Property address:

6 S Jennings Ave

Saint John, WA 99171

Publication:

Whitman County Gazette

[]Craig Peterson, WSB #15935

[]Kimberly Hood, WSB #42903

Robinson Tait, P.S.

Attorneys for Plaintiff 52/6

NOTICE OF CALL FOR BID

FOR SURPLUS OF

A USED TRUCK CHASISS

Notice is hereby given by the Board of Fire Commissioners of Whitman County Fire Dist.

#11 Colfax Washington will be surplusing a 1980 International truck chassis only.

The truck has a 392 engine with 14,500 miles.

Sealed bid will be received for surplusing the truck chassis and all bids shall be mailed to Whitman County Fire District #11 PO Box 24 Colfax Wa.

99111 and received by 5 PM January 10th 2017.

It shall be the bidder’s responsibility to insure that their bid is delivered to the above address prior to the deadline.

The bids will be opened and publicly read aloud at 7PM Thursday January 12th.

Any Questions contact [email protected].

The Board of Fire Commissioners reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids.

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SUPERIOR COURT

OF WASHINGTON

FOR THE COUNTY

OF WHITMAN

IN PROBATE

IN THE MATTER

OF THE ESTATE

LOUISE E. WEBER,

Deceased.

Case No. 16 4 00142 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. 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 FIRST PUBLICATION: December 29, 2016

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: David A. Weber

ADDRESS FOR MAILING/SERVICE: Creason, Moore, Dokken & Geidl, PLLC

P.O. Drawer 835

Lewiston, ID 83501

DATED this 14th day of December, 2016.

/s David A. Weber

David A. Weber

PRESENTED BY:

/s/ Christopher J. Moore Christopher J. Moore, WSBA#19580

Creason, Moore, Dokken & Geidl, PLLC

Attorneys for Personal Representative

1219 Idaho Street, P. O. Drawer 835

Lewiston, ID 83501

(208) 743-1516; fax (208) 746-2231

Email: [email protected] 52/3

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, gas fuel type, 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 January 12, 2017. The Town of LaCrosse reserves the right to reject any and all bids. 50&52

ST. JOHN PARK &

REC DISTRICT #3

PO BOX 83

ST. JOHN, WA 99171

Advertisement for Bids

St. John Park & Recreation District#3

PO Box 83

St. John, WA 99171

The St. John Park & Recreation District #3 invites bids for the removal of the old boiler and installation of a new boiler at the St. John Swimming Pool. Sealed bids for the described project can be mailed to the following address—St. John Park & Rec Dist. #3, PO Box 83, St. John, WA 99171. Bids will be received until January 15, 2017. Questions concerning this bid can be e-mailed to [email protected] 50/3

SUPERIOR COURT

OF WASHINGTON

FOR WHITMAN COUNTY

Estate of:

GARY JAY ARATA,

Deceased.

No. 16 4 00044 0

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The personal representative named below have 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 16 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 RCW 11 .40.051 and 11.40.060.

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

Signed: Mary Joanne Arata,

Personal Representative

First publication: Dec. 15, 2016

Attorney for Personal Representative:

Stephen Bishop (WSBA #6514)

BISHOP LAW OFFICE

Box 337

Garfield, Washington 99130

Telephone: (509) 635-1551 50/3

Superior Court of Washington, County of Whitman

In re the marriage of:

Petitioner:

CHRISTOPHER GALE COLE

And Respondent:

TRINIDAD AMAYA DOMINGUEZ

No. 16 3 00142 38

Summons Served by Publication

(SMPB)

Summons Served by Publication

To TRINIDAD AMAYA DOMINGUEZ – The other party has asked the court to (check all the requests included in the Petition):

* End your marriage or domestic parnetship.

You must respond in writing if you want the court to consider your side.

Deadline! Your Response must be filed and served within 60 days of the date this summons is published. If you do not file and serve your Response or a Notice of Appearance by the deadline:

No one has to notify you about other hearings in this case, and

The court may approve the requests in the Petition without hearing your side (called a default judgment).

Follow these steps:

1. Read the Petition and any other documents that were filed at court with this Summons. Those documents explain what the other party is asking for.

2. Fill out a Response on this form (check the Response that matches the Petition):

FL Divorce 211, Response to Petition about a Marriage

You can get the Response form and other forms you need at:

The Washington State Courts’ website: http://www.courts.wa.gov/forms

The Administrative Office of the Courts – call: (360) 705-5328

Washington LawHelp: http://www.washingtonlawhelp.org, or

The Superior Court Clerk’s office or county law library (for a fee).

3. Serve (give) a copy of your Response to the person who filed this Summons at the address below, and to any other parties. You may use certified mail with return receipt requested. For more information on how to serve, read Superior Court Civil Rule 5.

4. File your original Response with the court clerk at this address:

Superior Court Clerk, Whitman County

400 N Main Street, Colfax, WA 99111

5. Lawyer not required: It is a good idea to talk to a lawyer, but you may file and serve your Response without one.

Person filing this Summons or his/her lawyer fills out below:

Jenna Brozik, WSBA#44233, Attorney for Petitioner

Date 12/6/2016

I agree to accept legal papers for this case at (check one):

Lawyer’s address:

Prinz & Brozik PLLC 445 S. Grand Avenue Pullman, WA 99163

This Summons is issued according to Rule 4.1 of the Superior Court Civil Rules of the State of Washington. 51/6

The Palouse-Rock Lake Conservation District

adopted Resolution #31

at their December 20, 2016 Board Meeting in order to hold an election for a board position on the Palouse-Rock Lake Conservation District Board.

The election will be held on February 1, 2017 at the St. John Community Building, 304 W. Front Street, in St. John Washington.

Polls open at 8:00 a.m.

and close at 2:00 p.m.

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

Supervisors serve without compensation but are eligible to be reimbursed for appropriate expenses.

The Board of Supervisors provides guidance and direction, as well as set policy for the Conservation District.

Elections procedures are available at the district office or at the State Conservation Commission.

Absentee Ballots are available upon request for eligible voters by contacting the District Office prior to January 24th, 2017.

All ballots must be returned to the polling location by the Election Day.

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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

IN AND FOR

THE COUNTY OF WHITMAN

BOB’S GARAGE DOORS, LLC,

Plaintiff(s),

vs.

AARON D. KRAMER and CHERI JO KRAMER, husband and wife; AUTOMATED ACCOUNTS, INC .; STATE OF WASHINGTON, EMPLOYMENT SECURITY DEPARTMENT; UNITED STATES FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE; CREDIT BUREAU OF LEWISTON CLARKSTON, INC. an Idaho corporation; CREDIT BUREAU OF LEWISTON CLARKSTON, INC. a Washington corporation;

Defendant(s),

No. 11-2-00220-7

SHERIFF'S PUBLIC NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY

TO: Aaron D. Kramer and Cheri Jo Kramer; also all persons or parties unknown claiming any right, title, lien, or interest in the property described in the complaint herein, Judgment Debtors.

The Superior Court of Whitman County has directed the undersigned Sheriff of Whitman County to sell the property described below to satisfy a judgment in the above-entitled action. The property to be sold is described as:

Assessor’s Parcel/Tax ID Numbers: 8-0255-00-00-00-0114

All that portion of Burlington Northern Railroad Company’s (formerly Northern Pacific Railway Company) 250 foot wide Station Ground property at Colton, Washington located on the Pullman Jct., Washington to Genesee, Idaho Branch Line right of way, now discontinued, being 125 feet wide on each side of said Railroad Company’s Main Track centerline as originally located and constructed upon, over and across the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 35, Township 13 North, Range 45 East of the Willamette Meridian, Whitman County, Washington, bounded on the West by the West line of said Section 35 and bounded on the Southeasterly side by a line drawn radial to said Main Track centerline and extending Southwesterly from the Southwest corner of Lot 1, Block 32 of said city of Colton, Whitman County, Washington, as per the recorded plat thereof; said radial line also being the Northwesterly line of the property conveyed by said Railroad Company to Wilbur-Ellis Company by deed dated January 23, 1989 and recorded as Microfilm No. 529601 in and for Whitman County, Washington.

Also commonly known as: 706 Fountain Street, aka 1107 Depot Street, Colton, Washington, 99113

The sale of the above described property is to take place:

Time: 10:00 AM

Date: Friday, January 27, 2017

Place: Whitman County Courthouse Lobby, N. 404 Main Street, Colfax, Washington

The judgment debtor can avoid the sale by paying the judgment amount of $ 7,306.59, together with interest, costs, and fees before the sale date. For the exact amount, contact the Sheriff at the address stated below:

Dated this 13th day of December 2016.

BRETT J. MYERS

Whitman County Sheriff

By__________________

Kay Auvil

Records & Information Officer

411 North Mill Street

Colfax, WA 99111

509-397-6266

509-397-2099 (Fax) 51/4

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Trustee will on the 27th day of January, 2017, at 11:00 a.m., on the foyer steps inside the front doors of the Whitman County Courthouse, N. 404 Main, Colfax, Washington, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at the time of sale, the following described real property, situated in Whitman County, Washington, to-wit:

Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4, Block 10; Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4, Block 48; and Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8, Block 41, Original Town of Farmington, according to plat thereof, recorded in Book A of Plats, page 122, records of Whitman County, Washington.

EXCEPT the south 75 feet of Lot 1, Block 10, Original Town of Farmington.

which is subjecl to that certain Deed of Trust, dated April 17, 2014, recorded April 25, 2014, under Auditor's No. 723587, records of Whitman County, Washington, from BRIAN AUSTIN, a single person, as Grantor, to PIONEER TITLE COMPANY, as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of MARK HELLINGER and ELIZABETH HELLINGER, husband and wife, as Beneficiaries. A new Trustee was appointed under an Appointment of Successor Trustee, dated May 25, 2016, and recorded September 13, 2016, under Auditor's No. 723587, records of Whitman County, Washington.

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 defaults for which this foreclosure is made are as follows:

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

(A) Bi-weekly payments of $142.31 each from February, 2015, through

September, 2016, as required under the terms of the Deed of Trust; and (B) Property taxes for the second half of 2014, property taxes for 2015, and property taxes for the first half of 2016, as required under the terms of the Deed of Trust.

IV.

The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: Principal $33,726.87, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument secured from the 17th day of April, 2014, and such other costs and fees as are due under the note or other instrument secured, and as are provided by statute.

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 January 27, 2017.

The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by January 16, 2017 (11 days before the sale) to cause a discontinuance of the sale.

The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time on or before January 16, 2017 (11 days before the sale date), and before the sale, by the Borrower, Grantor and/or any Guarantor, or 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 address:

601 North Fifth Street, Farmington, WA, 99128

by both first class and certified mail on August 3, 2016, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served on August 3, 2016, 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 posession of proof of such service or posting.

VIl.

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.

VIll.

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.

THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME.

You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date on 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 not 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: 1-877-894-HOME (1-877-894-4663)

Website: http://www.dfi.wa.gov/consumers/homeownership/post-purchase-counselors-foreclosure.htm

The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development

Telephone: 1-800-569-4287

Website:

hftp://www. h u d.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/ hcc/fc/index.dfm?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 Website:

http://nwjustice.org/what-clear

Signed:

Eric Hanson, Trustee

Address: P.O. Box 337

W. 213 California St.

Garfield, WA 99130

Tele .: (509) 635-1551

STATE OF WASHINGTON )

) ss.

County of Whitman )

I certify that I know or have satisfactory evidence that the person appearing before me and making the acknowledgment is the person whose true signature appears on this document.

On this day before me personally appeared ERIC HANSON, to me known to be the person described in the within and foregoing instrument, and acknowledged that he signed the same as his free and voluntary act and deed, for the uses and purposes therein mentioned.

GIVEN under my hand and seal on this 28th day of Sept., 2016.

Signed:

Jo Lynn Pfaff

NOTARY PUBLIC in and for the State of Washington, residing at Farmington. My commission expires 1-15-18. 52&3