Legals Feb. 23

NOTICE OF A DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE (DNS) AND A

ZONE CHANGE 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:

GandJ Unlimited, LLC proposes to change the zone of an approximately 0.6 acre existing parcel from the Agricultural District to a Heavy Commercial District for a towing business. The property is located east of Colfax, on SR 272, in Section 4, Township 16 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.

The public is also notified of the intent to hold a public hearing during a Whitman County Planning Commission meeting on March 15, 2017 at 7:00 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, March 9, 2017, and before 5:00 PM on Wednesday, March 15, 2017 regarding the proposed zone change to the County Planning Office, P.O. Box 430, Colfax, WA 99111-0430, fax: (509) 397-6210, or attend the hearing.

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Katrin Kunz

Date: Tuesday, February 21, 2017

Assistant County Planner 8/1

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Solid Waste Advisory Committee meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 14th, 2017 @ 3 PM in the Public Service Building Auditorium, N. 310 Main Street Colfax, WA 99111.

Persons requiring ADA accommodations should advise us of that need.

Mark Storey

Director of Public Works 8/1

Whitman County NOTICE

TO CONSULTANTS FOR

1 . Evaluation and maintenance plan: long term care of closed landfill cells 2 and 3,

2. Fill and final closure plan of landfill cell 4, Limited Purpose Landfill.

3. Construction of a Moderate Risk Waste Facility (HHW)

4. Update Solid Waste Management Plan.

5. Miscellaneous on-call engi neering services.

Whitman County solicits interest from consulting firms with expertise in one or all of the listed projects 1 through 5. Consultants will be considered for one or more of the following tasks. Multiple consultants may be selected.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION The work to be performed by the consultant will consist of evaluating, preparing, and developing a long term maintenance plan for closed cells 2 and 3. Evaluating, preparing, and developing a fill plan and final closure plan for Cell 4, Limited Purpose Landfill. Evaluating, preparing, and developing a plan for new construction of a Moderate Risk Waste facility. Evaluating, preparing, and developing an updated Solid Waste Management Plan. Miscellaneous on-call engineering services.

SUBMITTAL Submittals should include firm name, contact information, project manager, and firm/personnel qualifications. Submittals will be evaluated and ranked based on the following criteria: 1) key personnel; 2) firm experience with similar projects and events in the area, 3) ability to meet schedule, 4) past performance 5) References. Please submit three copies of your Statement of Qualifications (maximum of 15 pages in length) to: David Nails, Whitman County Solid Waste & Recycling Director, P.O. Box 430, 310 N. Main, Colfax, WA 99111 by the end of the business day on March 13, 2017. Questions regarding this work should be directed to Mr. Nails at (509) 334-2400.

DATED 2/21/2017

Signed: W. Mark Storey, Public Works Director 8/2

NOTICE OF ROAD CLOSURE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following Whitman County roads/bridges will be closed to vehicular traffic for the 2017 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 4, 2017 from 8:30 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.

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

GIVEN under my hand this 17th day of February, 2017.

Signed: W. Mark Storey, P.E.,

County Engineer 8/2

NOTICE OF CALL FOR BIDS

BID FOR 2017 LIQUID ASPHALT

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 11:00 a.m. Pacific Time, on March 6, 2017 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. Also available on whitmancounty.org.

This contract provides for 2017 Liquid Asphalt as described in the specifications.

DATED this 21st day of February, 2017.

Maribeth Becker, CMC, Clerk of the Board 8/2

NOTICE OF ROAD CLOSURE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Whitman County, Mark Storey, 310 N Main St Colfax, WA 99111, is seeking coverage under the Washington State Department of Ecology's Construction Stormwater NPDES and State Waste Discharge General Permit.

The proposed project, Sand Road, is located on County Road No. 9060 from milepost 2.53 to milepost 2.94, approximately 2½ miles southeast of Pullman, Washington. in Whitman County.

This project involves 6.08 acres of soil disturbance for Highway or Road construction activities. The receiving waterbodies are South Fork Palouse River and Roadside Ditch.

Any persons desiring to present their views to the Washington State Department of Ecology regarding this application, or interested in Ecology's action on this application, may notify Ecology in writing no later than 30 days of the last date of publication of this notice. Ecology 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 oven-iding public interest according to Tier II antidegradation requirements under WAC 173-201 A-320.

BY ORDER THE COUNTY ENGINEER UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF THE BOARD OF COlJNTY COMMISSIONERS of Whitman County, Washington.

GIVEN under my hand this 9th day of Feb., 2017.

Signed: W. Mark Storey, P.E., Director/County Engineer 7/2

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town of Rosalia, will open sealed proposals and publicly read them aloud on or after 10:00 A.M. on March 16th, 2017, at the Town of Rosalia Town Hall, Rosalia Washington for the Whitman Avenue Reconstruction project, TIB proj. No. 2-E-917(001)-1. This Contract provides for the improvement of Whitman Avenue by construction of cement concrete curb and gutter, cement concrete sidewalk, concrete ADA ramps, storm drainage improvements, paving and other work, all in accordance with the attached Contract Plans, these Contract Provisions, and the Standard Specifications.

SEALED BIDS MUST BE DELIVERED BEFORE 10:00 A.M, March 16th, 2017.

All bid proposals shall be accompanied by a bid proposal deposit in cash, certified check, cashier’s check or surety bond in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the amount of such bid proposal. Should the successful bidder fail to enter into such contract and furnish satisfactory performance bond within the time stated in the specifications, the bid proposal deposit shall be forfeited to the Town of Rosalia.

The right is reserved to reject any and all bids and to waive informalities in the bidding.

Questions regarding this bid may be directed to the City’s consultant, J-U-B Engineers at 509-458-3727.

Informational copies of maps, plans and specifications are on file for inspection in the Town of Rosalia Town Hall. Copies of the Contract Documents for bidding purposes may be obtained at http://www.jubplanroom.com. Should you need assistance with this process, contact J-U-B Engineers at 50-458-3727. 8/3

Summons by Publication

Order #16SC0019

Arron Anawalt is summoned to appear in the District Court, Whitman County, Washington State, on March 15, 2017, at 10:30 a.m. at the courthouse in Colfax. 8/3

NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that in accordance with an order heretofore entered on the 6th day of February, 2017, by the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Whitman, State of Washington, directing sale of real property hereinafter described, acquired by the said County of Whitman, for delinquent taxes under foreclosure suite and sale, I the undersigned County Treasurer of said County, will on the 24th day of February, 2017, commencing at the hour of 9:00 a.m.

and continuing until the hour of 4:00 p.m.

of said day, unless the hereinafter described property shall sooner be sold, in the Whitman County Commissioners’ Chambers, located at the Whitman County Courthouse, in Colfax, in said county and state, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, cashier’s check or money order the following described real property situated in said county, and described as follows, to wit:

Lacrosse Original, Lot 1, Block 1

Minimum Bid: $500.00

The property shall be transferred by Treasurer’s deed with no warranties. The successful bidder shall be responsible for all Federal, State and Local taxes and any filing fees. Any bidder wishing Title Insurance or survey shall obtain said services at his/her own expense.

The successful bidder should be prepared to present full payment at the close of the sale.

AND NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN: That if necessary I will adjourn said sale to the same hours from day to day by announcement made at the time and place of said sale, or at the time and place to which said sale may be adjourned.

Dated at Colfax, Washington, this 6th day of February, 2017.

Mark R Clinton, Whitman County Treasurer 6/3

Superior Court of WASHINGTON FOR WHITMAN COUNTY

IN THE MATTER

OF THE ESTATE OF

Cynthia M. Hughes,

Deceased.

Case No. 17 4 00014 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(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: February 23, 2017

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: LaVonne G. Harrington

ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL

REPRESENTATIVE:

Peter A. Volk, WSBA #23499

Of Volk Law PLLC

ADDRESS FOR MAILING OR SERVICE: Volk Law, PLLC

P.O. Box 9264

Moscow, Idaho 83843

probate notice to creditors 8/3

WSDOT Eastern Region,

Mark Allen, 2714 N Mayfair St Spokane, WA 99207,

is seeking coverage under the Washington State Department

of Ecology’s Construction Stormwater NPDES and State Waste Discharge General Permit.

The proposed project, WA DOT US 195/Colfax to Spangle/add PL, is located on US 195 from MP 45.70 to MP 47.35 and from MP 48.50 to MP 50.20 in Whitman County near Steptoe.

The end of the first section is about 0.6 miles south of Steptoe and the second section starts about 0.5 miles north of Steptoe.

This project involves 30 acres of soil disturbance for Highway and Road construction activities.

The receiving waterbodies are multiple Unknown Tributaries to Dry Creek.

Any persons desiring to present their views to the Washington State Department of Ecology regarding this application, or interested in Ecology’s action on this application, may notify Ecology in writing no later than 30 days of the last date of publication of this notice.

Ecology 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 antidegradation requirements under WAC 173-201A-320.

Comments can be submitted to:

Department of Ecology

Attn: Water Quality Program, Construction Stormwater

P.O. Box 47696, Olympia, WA 98504-7696 8/2

CALL FOR BIDS

The Town of LaCrosse would like to purchase one NEW 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD, 4WD, regular cab, long box, 6 speed automatic, Vortec 6.0L, suspension package, tow package, engine block heater, spray on bedliner, undercoating. 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 March 9, 2017. The Town of LaCrosse reserves the right to reject any and all bids. 7/2

NOTICE OF STATE'S INTENT

TO NEGOTIATE LEASES

Department of Natural Resources will begin negotiation of expiring lease with existing lessee on the following parcel. All leases are subject to third party bids by interested parties. Lease terms and bidding information is available by calling the Southeast Region at 1-800-527-3305 or by visiting the Region Office at 713 Bowers Road, Ellensburg, Washington 98926. This lease expire July 31, 2017.

Grazing - 10-C59257

All/Part - Part

Sec - 30

Twp - 15

Rge - 38.0E

Written request to lease must be received by March 27, 2017, at the Department of Natural Resources, 713 Bowers Road, Ellensburg, Washington 98926.

Each request to lease must contain a certified check or money order payable to the Department of Natural Resources for the amount of any bonus bid, plus a $100 deposit. The envelope must be marked "Sealed Bid" and give the lease number, expiration date of lease applied for, and give the applicant's name. The applicant must be prepared to purchase any improvements that belong to the current lessee. For details and qualifications to submit a request, contact the Ellensburg office or call (509) 925-8510.

HILARY S. FRANZ, Commissioner of Public Lands 8/1

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq.

TS No .: WA-16-734602-BB APN No .: 2-0000-43-16-35-3290 Title Order No .: 160162795-WA-MSO Deed of Trust Grantor(s): MARY KATE GILLESPIE Deed of Trust Grantee(s): MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR COUNTRYWIDE BANK, FSB Deed of Trust Instrument/Reference No .: 686250 I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington, the undersigned Trustee, will on 3/24/2017 , at 10:00AM 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: A PARCEL OF LAND SITUATED WITHIN THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER AND THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 16 NORTH, RANGE 43 EAST, W.M., IN Whitman County, WASHINGTON, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTH QUARTER SECTION CORNER OF SAID SECTION 35; THENCE NORTH 46°47'30" WEST, A DISTANCE OF 3,777.26 FEET, TO THE WEST QUARTER SECTION CORNER OF SAID SECTION; THENCE NORTH 86°46'06" EAST, A DISTANCE OF 1,726.69 FEET, TO THE SOUTHERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY BOUNDARY OF PRUNE ORCHARD ROAD (COUNTY ROAD NO. 8280), AND THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 80°54'34" WEST, A DISTANCE OF 110.00 FEET, ALONG SAID SOUTHERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY BOUNDARY; THENCE SOUTH 04°01'42" WEST, A DISTANCE OF 165.62 FEET, LEAVING SAID SOUTHERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY BOUNDARY; THENCE SOUTH 14°13'03" EAST, A DISTANCE OF 172.57 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 85°03'17" EAST, A DISTANCE OF 36.09 FEET; THENCE NORTH 07°30'11" EAST, A DISTANCE OF 320.98 FEET, TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING (SAID PARCEL IS ALSO KNOWN AS PARCEL 1-A OF THE NEIL B. VANTINE SHORT PLAT RECORDED UNDER RECORDING NO. 530820).

More commonly known as: 1781 PRUNE ORCHARD ROAD, Colfax, WA 99111 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 4/22/2008, recorded 5/7/2008, under Instrument No. 686250 records of Whitman County, Washington , from MARY KATE GILLESPIE, A SINGLE PERSON , as grantor(s), to TITLE OF WASHINGTON , as original trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR COUNTRYWIDE BANK, FSB , as original beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was subsequently assigned to Nationstar Mortgage LLC , the Beneficiary, under an assignment recorded under Auditors File Number 736567 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: $93,367.63 .

IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $193,828.82 , together with interest as provided in the Note from 12/1/2011 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 3/24/2017 .

The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by 3/13/2017 (11 days before the sale date), or by other date as permitted in the Note or Deed of Trust, to cause a discontinuance of the sale.

The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before 3/13/2017 (11 days before the sale), or by other date as permitted in the Note or Deed of Trust, 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 3/13/2017 (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(s) and Grantor(s) 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.

The list of recipients of the Notice of Default is listed within the Notice of Foreclosure provided to the Borrower(s) and Grantor(s).

These requirements were completed as of 10/6/2016 .

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.

X. 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 .

Additional disclaimers provided by the Trustee: 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 noteholders rights 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 Dated: 11/15/2016 Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington, as Trustee By: Meesha Batson, 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 Logi n to: http://wa.qualityloan.com Trustee Sale Number: WA-16-734602-BB State of: County of: On before me, I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of WITNESS my hand and official seal.

( Seal) Signature IDSPub #0118355 2/23/2017 3/16/2017 8&11