Legals: May 11

NOTICE OF JOINT MEETING Notice is hereby given that a joint meeting of the Whitman County Commissioners has been called by the Board and will take place on Monday May 30, 2017 at 6:00 p.m.

to 8:00 p.m.

at Southfork Restaurant, located at 1680 S Grand Avenue, Pullman, Washington.

The purpose of this meeting is to discuss joint Latah/Whitman County related issues.

Dated this 18th day of April 2017.

Maribeth Becker, CMC, Clerk of the Board.

18/2 NOTICE OF MEETING Whitman County BOARD OF EQUALIZATION Notice is hereby given that the 2017 County Board of Equalization will convene on July 17, 2017 at 2:30 p.m.

and continue in session on July 24, 2017 at 10:30 a.m.

and August 7, 2017 at 11:30 a.m.

in the Whitman County Commissioners’ Chambers, 400 N. Main Street, Colfax, Washington.

The Board may adjourn from time to time for a period of not less than three (3) days, and not to exceed twenty-eight (28) days.

Additional meetings may be held at other times as required to publicly examine and equalize the assessments extended in the current year on the taxable property of said county, for taxes to be levied in the year 2018, and to correct all errors in valuation, description or qualities of property assessed by the assessor.

The owner or agent of any taxable property who feels there are inequities in their assessment or exemptions may file a petition and appear before the board at the time and place appointed.

Appeal forms may be acquired from the Whitman County Commissioners’ Office, at 400 N. Main Street, Colfax, WA, 99111.

Dated this 15th day of May, 2017.

Maribeth Becker, CMC, Clerk of the Board 18/2 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF DOUGLAS In the Matter of the Estate of INEZ F. WALL, Deceased.

No. 17-4-00029-3 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 four (4:) months after the date of first publication of 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: May 11, 2017 Signed: LYNNE L. WALL Personal Representative Johnson, Gaukroger, Smith & Marchant, P.S. Attorneys for Estate By: Steve D. Smith WSBA #16613 P.O. Box 789 Waterville, WA 98858 (509) 745-8393 19/3 Tekoa School District No. 265 P.O. Box 869 Tekoa, Washington 99033 **Notice of Surplus Vehicle** The Board of Directors of the Tekoa School District No. 265 has declared the following vehicle surplus for the purpose of allowing the public to bid to purchase.

The asset described below will be disposed of by sealed bid.

In the event that this asset is not sold, the Tekoa School District shall have the right to sell for scrap value or dispose of in such a manner to either receive some value, or pay as little as possible for their disposition.

The surplus vehicle is as follows: 2001 International/Blue Bird 44 Passenger Bus 56,710 miles For more information, or to view the vehicle, please call the Tekoa School District at (509)284-3281.

Bids will be opened at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, May 26, 2017.

18/2 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TOWN OF FARMINGTON FARMINGTON, WA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing is scheduled to be held on Monday, May 15th, 2017 by the Farmington Town Council at the Farmington Community Center, starting at 6:00 p.m.

The purpose of this public hearing is to finalize the proposed Zoning Map which was published in 1981 and copied in 2015 by JUB Engineers.

Comments may be submitted in writing to Farmington City Hall until May 12th, 2017.

Farmington’s Community Center is handicap accessible.

Arrangements to reasonably accommodate those with special needs, including handicap accessibility or interpreter, will be made upon receiving 24-hour advance notice.

Please Contact Farmington City Hall at 509-287-2500 with questions or concerns.

18/2 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR SKAGIT COUNTY In re Estate of MARTHA L. KEENEY, Deceased.

No. 17-4-00171-6 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Ruth A. Westerbeck 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 presented within the later of: (1) thirty days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the notice to creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the dates 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 non-probate assets.

Date of filing Notice to Creditors: April 25, 2017 Date of first publication: May 4, 2017 DATED this 24th day of April, 2017.

JONES BUTLER DOLAN, PS JAMES B. DOLAN, WSBA No. 29190 Counsel for Personal Representative RUTH A. WESTERBECK P.O. Box 2784 Mount Vernon, WA 98273 360-336-2939 18/3 Rosalia Park & Recreation District #5 is accepting letters of interest for a vacant board position.

Please submit a letter of interest to Board Member Lori Dickinson or mail to PO Box 142, Rosalia WA 99170.

Letters are due by May 19th.

19/1 Tekoa SHORELINE MASTER PROGRAM FINAL ACTION PUBLIC NOTICE The Washington State Department of Ecology (Department) hereby provides notice, as required by the Shoreline Management Act (RCW 90.58.090(8), that the Department has taken final action and approved the City of Tekoa’s SMP comprehensive amendment.

Per RCW 90.58.090, the effective date of the City of Tekoa’s comprehensive SMP amendment is May 9th, 2017.

Per RCW 90.58.190(3), petitions of appeal must be filed with the Shoreline Hearings Board within 30 days of publication of this notice.

More info: Lennard Jordan @ (509) 457-7125, or http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/sea/shorelines/smp/mycomments/tekoa.html 19/1 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq.

TS No .: WA-16-749532-BB APN No .: 1-1580-00-06-00-0002 Title Order No .: 160312296-WA-MSO Deed of Trust Grantor(s): KIPPIE R JEFFREY Deed of Trust Grantee(s): FIRSTBANK NORTHWEST Deed of Trust Instrument/Reference No .: 672293 I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington, the undersigned Trustee, will on 5/19/2017 , at 9:00:00 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 Northerly 91 feet of the westerly 140 feet of Block 6, 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: 405 SOUTH JOSEPHINE AVENUE, Rosalia, WA 99170 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 6/22/2006, recorded 6/27/2006, under Instrument No. 672293 records of Whitman County, Washington , from KIPPIE R. JEFFREY, AN UNMARRIED PERSON , as grantor(s), to FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY , as original trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of FIRSTBANK NORTHWEST , as original beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was subsequently assigned to BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. , the Beneficiary, under an assignment recorded under Auditors File Number 716394 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: $89, 926 .57 .

IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $135,759.21 , together with interest as provided in the Note from 7/1/2011 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 5/19/2017 .

The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by 5/8/2017 (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 5/8/2017 (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 5/8/2017 (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 11/9/2016 .

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: 12/30/2016 Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington, as Trustee By: Rhianna Watson, 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-16-749532-BB State of: California ___) County of: ___ San Diego ___) On before me, ies ), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.

I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of WITNESS my hand and official seal.

( Seal) Signature IDSPub #0120686 4/20/2017 5/11/2017 16&19 Statewides WNPA STATEWIDE CLASSIFIEDS This newspaper participates in a statewide classified ad program sponsored by the Washington Newspaper Publishers Association, a statewide association of weekly newspapers.

The program allows classified advertisers to submit ads for publication in participating weeklies throughout the state in compliance with the following rules.

You may submit an ad for the statewide program through this newspaper or in person to the WNPA office.

The rate is $275 for up to 25 words, plus $10 per word over 25 words.

WNPA reserves the right to edit all ad copy submitted and to refuse to accept any ad submitted for the statewide program.

WNPA, therefore, does not guarantee that every ad will be run in every newspaper.

WNPA will, on request, for a fee of $40, provide information on which newspapers run a particular ad within a 30 day period.

Substantive typographical error (wrong address, telephone number, name or price) will result in a "make good", in which a corrected ad will be run the following week.

WNPA incurs no other liability for errors in publication.

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Available: Hardware Stores, The Home Depot, homedepot.com Lost and Found 1 Cards of Thanks 2 Help Wanted 3 TOWN OF GARFIELD HIRING CLERK-TREASURER The Town of Garfield is seeking applicants for the full-time position of Clerk-Treasurer.

The Clerk-Treasurer is responsible for performing a wide variety of very complex financial and administrative tasks.

Prior governmental accounting, BARS coding, & accounting/bookkeeping experience is preferred.

Preference will be given to applicants with a degree in finance, business, or similar.

Any combination of education and experience will be considered.

Salary starts at $38,000+ and is dependent upon education and experience.

A detailed job description is available by calling Town Hall at 509-635-1604 or by emailing garfield-town@completebbs.com.

Position is open until filled.

Applications may be found at http://www.garfieldwa.com and applications, cover letters and resumes for prospective candidates may be submitted as follows: In-Person: Garfield Town Hall, 405 W California Street, Garfield, WA 99130.

By Mail: Town of Garfield, PO Box 218, Garfield, WA 99130.

By Email: garfield-town@completebbs.com By Fax: 509-635-1201.

19/2 Kaelin Farms is seeking a qualified person for a full time / year round position for a CROP FARM MECHANIC / TECH EQUIPMENT OPERATOR for a modern grain and hay farm operation located in Spokane, Wa.

Individual must be self motivated, able to work and be organized and with a positive attitude.

Must have experience in mechanical repair and maintenance.

Be able to operate farm equipment with satellite precision.

Able to drive semi-truck with trailers.

Salary depending on experience, with benefits.

(509) 924-4594.

16/4 Banner Banker - Better Ideas, Better Banking.

Float Teller (part-time) | Colfax Branch: Successful candidates need to be friendly, with a professional manner.

Responsible for providing exceptional customer service to our customers and cultivating new customer relationships through the sales of our bank products.

This position will provide back-up teller coverage and assistance at any Banner Bank retail branch location within a specific geographic region.

Work location can vary daily.

To view a full job description and apply online, visit our website: http://www.bannerbank.com/employment-opportunities.

EOE (Pre-employment drug screens, credit checks and background reports are run on all final applicants.) 16/4 Jobs Wanted 4 Misc.

for Sale 5 Sale by Martin: Friday, 9 to 3, Saturday, 9 to 12 at 38819 S. Prairie View Road (2 miles S. of Waverly, 8 miles S.E. of Spangle.) Very good glassware and collectibles, riding lawnmower, snow blower, roll top desk, king bed, dressers, linens, pictures, electric fireplace, kitchen items, women's/men's clothing, much miscellaneous.

509-953-0844.

Watch for 2 sales next week in Spokane.

19/1 Large Three Family Yard Sale, 206 S. Park, St. John, off alley in garage May 11-13, Thurs.-Fri.-Sat.

Don't miss it! Open at 7 a.m., just in time to have a free cup of coffee and home made mini cinnis.

18/2 Bedding plants, hanging baskets, color bowls and tomato plants for sale at 2501 Upper Union Flat Road, 9 a.m.

- evening every day.

Call Penny Gilchrist at 509-397-3292.

18/4 Deacon's Tomato Plants available May 1 in front of the Thrifty Grandmother's Shop.

If you would like plants earlier, call 509-334-4628 for arrangements / delivery.

Lots of early varieties.

Come early for best selection.

16/4 Misc.

Wanted 6 Livestock/Pets 7 Whitman County Humane Society, Pullman Pets for Adoption: Kismet 2.5 yo sF Pit Bull Terrier, Ruger 2 yo nM Border Collie, Maxwell 8 yo German Shepherd mix, 10 Cats, 2 FIV(+) cats, 2 FELV(+) cats, 1 Rabbit, 5 Rats.

We are collecting shoes to raise money.

See our website for more information.

1340 SE Old Moscow Hwy, Pullman, WA. 509-332-3422.

Open Tuesday-Saturday, 1 - 6 p.m.

Website http://www.whitmanpets.org Homes For Sale 10 For Sale By Owner: Special price for limited time for serious buyer - depending on financial agreement.

Property located in Diamond.

Four lots with house.

Two bedroom, 1 bath, 1232 sq.

ft. Three steel out buildings.

Was appraised 4 years back at $160,000-$185,000.

Some upgrades.

If this is the perfect place you are looking for, call 509-397-4083.

Leave message - name, phone #.

We will return call.

Thank you.

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