Serving Whitman County since 1877
Serving Whitman County since 1877
NOTICE OF A
VARIANCE HEARING
Heather Steen requests a variance to reduce the side setback from 20’ to 10’ for a new garage building located at 811 W. Summit Road, Colfax, WA 99111, in the NE ¼ of Section 15, Township 16 N, Range 43 E, W.M., Whitman County, Washington.
The public is notified of the intent to issue a variance in front of the Board of Adjustment on December 14, 2017 at 7 PM in the Public Service Building, 1st floor auditorium, N. 310 Main St., Colfax, WA 99111.
Interested persons may submit written comments by 5:00 PM on Thursday, December 14, 2017 regarding the proposed zoning action to the County Planning Office, P. O. Box 430, Colfax, WA 99111-0430, fax: (509) 397-6210 or attend the meeting.
____________________
Katrin Kunz Date: November 20, 2017
Assistant County Planner
file: VAR 17-02 47/1
NOTICE OF HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held Monday, December 4, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. in the Whitman County Commissioners' Chambers, Courthouse, Colfax, Washington, for the purpose of receiving public comments on proposed revisions to Whitman County Code: Title 2 Chapter 2.16.010-Planning Commission Created-Membership and Terms of Office.
Any person may attend the hearing to speak for or against the proposed revision.
Handicapped accommodations are available at the East entrance to the Courthouse. Arrangements will be made to accommodate questions and provide responses to non-English speaking residents. Upon receiving 24 hours' advance notice, the County will make arrangements to reasonably accommodate the needs of special groups of citizens, including those who are physically disabled or otherwise impaired. Please call (509) 397-5240 if such assistance is needed.
Maribeth Becker, CMC, Clerk of the Board 47/2
NOTICE OF A
CONDITIONAL USE HEARING
Williams Place, LLC proposes to operate a gravel quarry on a 26-acre parcel in the South Pullman-Moscow Corridor District (S-PMC) immediately west of the Motley and Motley gravel quarry in Section 2, Township 14N, Range 45 E.W.M., Whitman County, WA. A conditional use hearing before the County Board of Adjustment is set for December 14, 2017, at 7 p.m. in the Public Works Auditorium, N. 310 Main St., Colfax, WA.
Interested persons may submit written comments on this proposal by 4.00 p.m. on Thursday, December 14, 2017, to the County Planning Office, P.O. Box 430, Colfax, WA 99111-0430, (fax) 509-397-6210.
Alan L. Thomson
County Planner
CUP 17-05 47/1
NOTICE OF HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Whitman County Commissioners have set the date of Monday, December 4, 2017, at 10:30 a.m. in their Chambers, Courthouse, Colfax, WA, for proposed amendment #1 to the 2017 Whitman County budget. At that time, it is requested all department heads/elected officials requesting an amendment be present. The total amount of the proposed amended budget is approximately $65,000,000. Copies of the proposed amendment will be available November 29, 2017 by calling 397-5240.
Disabled accommodations are accessible by using the east entrance to the Courthouse. Upon 72 hours' advance notice the County will make arrangements to reasonably accommodate the needs of special groups of citizens, including those who are physically disabled or otherwise impaired by calling (509) 397-5240. EEO.
Maribeth Becker, CMC, Clerk of the Board 47/2
SUPERIOR COURT,
STATE OF WASHINGTON,
COUNTY OF WHITMAN
In the Matter of the Estate of:
FRANCES I. WINTERS,
Deceased.
No. 17-4-00113-38
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 that arose before the decedent’s death 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: (a) Thirty days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(3); or (b) four months after the date of first publication of the notice.
If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim will be forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.020 and 11.40.060.
This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets.
Date of First Publication: 11/16/2017
Personal Representatives: GAIL SWAN
Attorney for Personal Representative:CAROL J. HUNTER/JOHN D. ALLISON
Address for Mailing or Service: Eymann Allison Hunter Jones P.S.
2208 W. Second Ave.
Spokane, WA 99201 46/3
Town of Garfield
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
A public hearing to discuss the 2018 Revenue Sources and 2018 Preliminary Budget will be held on Wednesday, November 22, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. at the Garfield Town Hall. The proposed 2018 Preliminary Budget has been filed and will be available on that date. All interested residents have the opportunity to give written or oral comment. For more information contact Garfield Town Hall at (509) 635-1604 or garfield-town@completebs.com.
A Final public hearing will be held just before the regular council meeting on December 6, 2017 at the Garfield Town Hall at 7:00 p.m. The public is invited to attend. 46/2
Notice is hereby given
that M. Weider intends to dispose of a 1997 Chevy Cruiseair Motor Home, VIN #1GBLP37JXT3316148 which has been determined to be an abandoned vehicle pursuant to WAC 308-93-275. The last known owner of said vehicle is Samuel R Scott, PO Box 391, Leoti, KS, 67861. As of June 1st, 2017, storage fees on the vehicle were 2 years in arrears in the amount of $3,000. The vehicle is being sold as is or will be disposed of on Feb. 1st, 2018. At that time, the arrears will be $3,950. Please contact M. Weider at 509-336-5406. 46/4
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
IN AND FOR
THE COUNTY OF WHITMAN
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(s),
vs.
THE ESTATE OF CHARLES NICHOLS, DECEASED; UNKOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF CHARLES NICHOLS, DECEASED; SANDRA NICHOLS; JEANNETTE WICKIZER; DANNY 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,
Defendant(s),
No. 16-2-00090-6
SHERIFF'S PUBLIC NOTICE
OF ORDER OF SALE
TO: THE ESTATE OF CHARLES NICHOLS, DECEASED; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF CHARLES NICHOLS, DECEASED; SANDRA NICHOLS; JEANNETTE WICKIZER; DANNY NICHOLS; METWEST MORTGAGE SERVICES, INC .; AND PERSONS OR PARTIES UNKNOWN CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, LIEN OR INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN THE COMPALAINT 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: 1-1660-00-01-04-0000
LOT 4, BLOCK 1, FIRST ADDITION TO ST. JOHN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME C OF PLATS, PAGE(S) 1, RECORDS OF Whitman County, WASHINGTON
Also commonly known as: 6 S. Jennings Avenue, St. John, WA 99171
The sale of the above described property is to take place:
Time: 10:00 AM
Date: Friday, December 8, 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 $29,332.33 together with interest, costs, and fees before the sale date. For the exact amount, contact the Sheriff at the address stated below:
Dated this 17th Day of October, 2017.
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) 44/4
Invitation to Comment
on a Proposed Wireless Telecommunications Facility
Interested persons are invited to comment on the tower and antennae placement and related equipment shelters at the wireless telecommunications facility proposed to be constructed at: Summer Rd.
, Tekoa, Whitman County, Washington, N 47 15’ 11.4”/W 117 05’ 26.3”, Sec.
11-T20N-R45E, with respect to impacts on historic properties located at or near this facility, if any.
The facility will consist of 199’ SST. Comments regarding potential effects to historic properties should be submitted within 30 days of the date of this notice by mail to White Buffalo Environmental, Inc., 8908 S. Yale, Suite 210, Tulsa, OK 74137, or by calling (918)660-0999.
Questions about this facility or this notice may also be directed to that address or phone number.
This notice is provided in accordance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act.
47/1
SUPERIOR COURT
OF WASHINGTON,
WHITMAN COUNTY
Estate of
RICHARD L. LEHN,
Deceased.
NO. 17-4-00114-38
PROBATE NOTICE
TO CREDITORS
The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate.
Any person having a claim against the deceased 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 file the original of the claim with the court in which 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(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 probate assets and nonprobate assets of the decedent.
Date of First Publication: 11/23/17
Mary A. Lehn, Personal Representative
Attorney for Personal Representative:
/s/
___________________
THEODORE F.S. RASMUSSEN WSBA 8720
Theodore F.S. Rasmussen, P.S.
S. 112 Crosby, P.O. Box 724, Tekoa, WA 99033
(509) 284-2332
Court of Probate Proceedings: Whitman County Superior Court
Cause No .: 17-4-00114-38 47/3
ORDINANCE NO. 585
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF Rosalia, WASHINGTON, amending Ordinance No. 581 amending certain funds
within the 2017 Annual Budget.
THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF Rosalia, does ordain as follows:
SECTION #1: The Annual Budget for the Town of Rosalia, Washington, for the year 2017, is hereby amended to include the budget revision as the 2017 Amended Annual Budget for the Town of Rosalia for the year 2017, which said item for department and purchases of the Town of Rosalia are as follows:
FUND/2017 BUDGET/INCREASE AMENDED 2017 BUDGET
Water Fund.............. $117,610.00
Increase $20,000.00
Amended to .............$137,610.00
Sewer Fund ............$116,000.00 Increase $10,000.00
Amended to .............$126,000.00
SECTION #2: This ordinance shall be in full force and effective after it or a summary thereof is published in the official newspaper of the Town of Rosalia.
PASSED by the Town Council of the Town of Rosalia at its regular meeting on November 14, 2017 47/1
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
Whitman County Public Hospital District No. 3 dba Whitman Hospital and Medical Center intends to use a small works roster for construction services that cost in excess of $2,500.00 but not to exceed $300,000.00. Anticipated requirements include building construction and remodel projects including labor and supplies. The hospital will use the roster to request bids from roster contractors and vendors for work required.
Firms desiring to be included on the small works roster will need to submit a Small Works Registration form. This form is available from Curt McNeilly by phone at 509-397-5754. All forms should be emailed, faxed or mailed to:
Curt McNeilly
Whitman Hospital & Medical Center
1200 W. Fairview St.
Colfax, WA 99111
Curt.McNeilly@whmc.org
Phone: 509-397-5754
Fax: 509-397-4713 47/1
PUBLIC NOTICE
The City of Tekoa will hold the final public hearing for the 2018 budget during the regular council meeting on Monday, December 4, 2017, after 7:00 p.m. at the Council Chambers in City Hall. All citizens are encouraged to attend. Kynda Browning, Clerk/Treasurer 47/2
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
IN AND FOR
THE COUNTY OF WHITMAN
IN THE MATTER
OF THE ESTATE OF
CHARLES B. HUGHES,
Deceased.
NO. 17-4-00112-38
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 9, 2017
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE RANDY DAVIS
ATTORNEYS FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE
CARPENTER, MCGUIRE & DEWULF, P.S.
MATTHEW D. JOHNSON
ADDRESS FOR MAILING OF SERVICE
P.O. Box 619, 105 S. Main St.
Colfax, WA 99111-0619
Telephone: 509-397-4345 45/3
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
IN AND FOR
THE COUNTY OF WHITMAN
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,
vs.
THE ESTATE OF CHARLES NICHOLS, DECEASED; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF CHARLES NICHOLS, DECEASED;
SANDRA NICHOLS; JEANNETTE WICKIZER; DANNY 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,
Defendant
CAUSE NO. 16-2-00090-6
SHERIFF'S NOTICE TO
JUDGMENT DEBTOR OF
SALE OF REAL PROPERTY
TO: THE ESTATE OF CHARLES NICHOLS, DECEASED; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF CHARLES NICHOLS, DECEASED; SANDRA NICHOLS; JEANNETTE WICKIZER; DANNY NICHOLS; METWEST MORTGAGE SERVICES, INC .; AND PERSONS OR PARTIES UNKNOWN CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, LIEN OR INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY DESCRIPED 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 Number: 1-1660-00-01-04-0000
LOT 4, BLOCK 1, FIRST ADDITION TO ST. JOHN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME C OF PLATS, PAGE(S) 1, RECORDS OF Whitman County, WASHINGTON
Also Commonly Known as: 6 S. Jennings Avenue, St. John, WA 99171
The sale of the above described property is to take place:
Time: 10:00 AM
Date: Friday, December 8, 2017
Place: Front Door, West Entrance, Whitman County Courthouse, N. 404 Main Street, Colfax, Washington.
The judgment debtor can avoid the sale by paying the judgment amount of $29,332.33 together with interest, costs, and fees before the sale date. For the exact amount, contact the Sheriff at the address stated below:
This property is subject to:
1. No redemption rights after sale.
Dated at Colfax, Washington this 17th day of October, 2017.
BRETT J. MYERS
Whitman County Sheriff
By Kay Auvil
Records & Information Officer
411 North Mill Street
Colfax, WA 99111-0470
509-397-6266
509-397-2099 (Fax) 42/6
TS #60357-00507-NJ-WA
APN #100400017070000 Reference Number: 678858 Abbreviated Legal: LOT 7, BLK 17, Colfax Grantor: Robert M Crandall and Roberta L Stone Grantee: North Cascade Trustee Services Inc. Original Beneficiary: Bank of America, N.A. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE PURSUANT TO THE REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON CHAPTER 61.24 ET. SEQ. This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
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 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. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Trustee will on December 22, 2017, at the hour of 10:00 AM at Whitman County Superior Courthouse, main entrance, 404 N. Main Street, Colfax, WA 99111 sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at the time of sale, the following described real property, situated in the County of Whitman, State of Washington, to-wit: LOT 7, BLOCK 17, TOWN OF Colfax, ACCORDNIG TO THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN BOOK A OF PLATS, PAGE 16, RECORDS OF Whitman County, WASHINGTON. APN: 100400017070000 More commonly known as: 213 N West , Colfax , WA 99111 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated May 15, 2007, recorded May 15, 2007, under Auditor's File No. 678858, records of Whitman County, Washington, from Robert M Crandall and Roberta L Stone, single people as Grantor, to PRLAP, Inc., as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of Bank of America, N.A. as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned to U.S. Bank Trust, N.A., as Trustee for LSF9 Master Participation Trust under an Assignment recorded on May 1, 2015 under Auditor's File 729416 in the official records in the Office of the Recorder of Whitman County, Washington.
II. No action commenced by the current 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 Beneficiary alleges default of the Deed of Trust as of for failure to pay the following amounts now in arrears and/or other defaults: Payments $6,908.49 Late Charges $123.10 Total Advances $1,471.22 Grand Total $8,502.81 IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: Principal $60,862.72, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument secured from December 1, 2016, and such other costs and fees as are due under the note 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 December 22, 2017.
The defaults referred to in paragraph III must be cured by December 11, 2017 (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 December 11, 2017 (11 days before the sale date), the defaults as set forth in paragraph III are cured and the Trustee's fees and costs are paid.
Payment must be with cashiers’ or certified check from a state or federally chartered bank.
The sale may be terminated any time after December 11, 2017 (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 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 addresses: Robert M Crandall 213 N West Colfax , WA 99111 Roberta L Stone 213 N West Colfax , WA 99111 Unknown Spouse of Robert M Crandall 213 N West Colfax , WA 99111 Unknown Spouse of Roberta L Stone 213 N West Colfax , WA 99111 Current Occupant 213 N West Colfax , WA 99111 by both first-class and certified mail on July 12, 2017, 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.
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 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.
To access sale information, please go tohttp://www.stoxposting.com/sales-calendars.
Dated: August 21, 2017 North Cascade Trustee Services Inc., Duly Appointed Successor Trustee By Ana Avila, Authorized Signatory 901 Fifth Avenue, Suite 410 Seattle, Washington 98164 Telephone 1-855-676-9686 47&50
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