Legal Notices: Feb. 14, 2019

Feb 14, 20190

NOTICE OF DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE (DNS) AND A PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC 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:

Whitman County proposes amendments to its zoning ordinances Chapter 19.10 – Agricultural District, adding clarifying language to the creation of residential parcels and the issuance of Rural Housing Certificates (RHC); clarifying the boundary line adjustment process in relation to residential parcels less than 20 acres; modifying the Rural Residential Site Review (RRSR) process; changing the commercial agricultural operator’s appeal time of an RHC from 20 days to 10 business days; and amending the language for the design and construction of residential driveways to reflect a change in the Fire Code; and Chapter 19.12 – Cluster Residential District, amending the language for the design and construction of residential driveways to reflect a change in the Fire Code.

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.

A public hearing will be held by the Whitman County Planning Commission on March 6, 2019, in the Auditorium, first floor of the Whitman County Public Service Building, at 7:00 PM.

Copies of the DNS are available at no charge from the 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 p.m. on Thursday, February 28, 2019, and before 5:00 PM on Wednesday, March 6, 2019, regarding the proposed zoning amendments to the County Planning Office, P.O. Box 430, Colfax, WA 99111-0430, (fax) 509-397-6210,

___________________

Alan L. Thomson

County Planner

file: SEPA 19-02 7/1

NOTICE OF DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE (DNS) AND A PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC 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:

Whitman County proposes amendments to its Critical Areas Ordinance as part of the periodic update requirement of the Growth Management Act.

A public hearing will be held by the Whitman County Planning Commission on March 6, 2019, in the Auditorium, first floor of the Whitman County Public Service Building, at 7:00 PM.

___________________

Alan L. Thomson

County Planner

file: SEPA 19-03 7/1

NOTICE OF A ZONE CHANGE HEARING

The public is notified of the intent to hold a public hearing during a Whitman County Planning Commission meeting on March 6, 2019, at 7:00 PM in the Public Service Building, 1st floor auditorium, N. 310 Main St., Colfax, WA 99111 for the following project:

Colleen Schoepflin proposes to change the zone of approximately 6.4 acres of land from the Agricultural District to Airport Commercial District in order to include an existing runway and two T-hangars into the existing airport parcel. The structures are affiliated with the airport business but are currently in the Agricultural District. The property is located approximately 1.5 miles south of Palouse, at 801 Ringo Rd., in Section 12, Township 16 N., Range 45 E., W.M., and in Section 7, Township 16 N., Range 46 E., W.M., Whitman County, Washington.

Copies of the public record 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 written comments regarding the proposed zone change by 5:00 PM on Wednesday, March 6, 2019, to the County Planning Office, P.O. Box 430, Colfax, WA 99111-0430, fax: (509) 397-6210, or attend the hearing.

____________________

Katrin Kunz

Assistant County Planner

file: ZC 19-01 7/1

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Whitman County Commissioners will hold a public hearing at 10:30 a.m. on the 19th day of February 2019, in the County Commissioners' Chambers, located in the Whitman County Courthouse, Colfax, Washington.

The purpose of the hearing is to receive public testimony on a proposed amendment to Whitman County Code Chapter 2.39, Travel/Advance Travel Policy.

Copies of the proposed amendment may be obtained in the Office of the Whitman County Commissioners, Courthouse, Colfax, Washington, during regular County business hours, beginning Monday, February 13, 2019.

Any person may appear at the hearing and present testimony in favor of, or in opposition to the proposed amendment.

Persons requiring ADA accommodations should advise us of that need by providing 72 hour notice by calling 509-397-5240. Handicap accessibility is available using the east entrance (Mill Street) to the Courthouse.

Dated this 4th day of February 2019.

Maribeth Becker, CMC, Clerk of the Board 6/2

NOTICE OF CALL FOR BIDS FOR COUNTY PRINTING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Whitman County Commissioners will, up to the hour of 10:15 a.m. on the 1st day of April 2019, receive sealed bids for county printing for the year July 1, 2019, and ending June 30, 2020. Bids will be opened at 10:15 a.m. in the Commissioners' Chambers, Whitman County Courthouse Colfax Washington.

Said printing, including all heads and sub-heads, shall be set solid without leads, and all heads, or sub-heads, shall be set in the same size type as is used in the body of the printing; each bidder is required to specify the size and type and width of column he will use should he become the successful bidder therefore, and each bidder shall also accompany his bid with a sample of the style, size, and kind of printing he will reproduce; together with a statement of his price per column wide, at which time he will do the County printing and also with a copy of regular current issue of his newspaper, and a sworn affidavit setting for the actual bonafide paid circulation of the bidder's newspaper in Whitman County as of March, 2019.

Each bid must be accompanied by a certified check in the amount of $1,000.00 payable to the order of the County Treasurer, the same to be forfeited to Whitman County in case the successful bidder fails to enter into a contract and furnish a surety bond or certificate of deposit at a Whitman County, Washington Bank or Savings Institution payable to the Whitman County Commissioners in the amount of $5,000.00 within ten days from the time of awarding the contract; said bond or certificate of deposit to be approved by the Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners before it is filed.

The contract will require the successful bidder(s) to furnish a copy of each newspaper to two (2) County Departments, free of charge (Commissioners and Human Resources) as a condition of its bid. A copy of the contract can be obtained by contacting the Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners.

All bids must be filed with the Clerk of the Board on or before the time specified in order to be considered, and will then be opened by said Board at its office in the Whitman County Courthouse at Colfax, Washington. The Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids for any reason whatsoever.

Maribeth Becker, CMC, Clerk of the Board 6/2

Notice of Hearing / Intent to Dispose of Surplus County Property

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Legislative Authority of Whitman County, Washington will hold a public hearing on Monday, February 19, 2019, at 10:50 a.m., or as soon as possible thereafter, in the Commissioner’s Chamber, in the Whitman County Courthouse, Colfax Washington for the purpose of declaring their intention to dispose of surplus County property, more particularly described as follows:

Equipment:

Equip. Year Brand Model

Bleachers Unknown Safway Unknown

Your view, for or against, the sale of this surplus property are invited by attendance, representation, or letter. The Whitman County Commissioners’ Chambers are accessible by the Mill Street entrance to the Courthouse.

DATED: 02/4/2019

Maribeth Becker, CMC, Clerk of the Board 6/2

ST JOHN SCHOOL BOARD APPOINTMENT

DIRECTOR DISTRICT #3

Applications are being accepted through 4:00 p.m. Thursday, February 21, 2019, for an opening on the St John School Board. Interviews will be conducted at the regularly scheduled board meeting on Monday, February 25, 2019. The vacancy occurs in the Director District #3 which is open to any qualified applicant living within the following boundary: Starting at the intersection of school district and SR 23. Southeast on SR 23 to city limits. South and east on city limits to Heglar. South on Heglar to city limits. West, south, and east on city limits to Park St. North on Park St to State St. East on State St to Main St. North on Main St. to Front St/SR 23. East on Front St/SR 23 to school district boundary. South along school district boundary to the point of the beginning. For official boundary information and a map of the open position, please visit our website http://www.sje.wednet.edu or contact the School District. Applications are available at the School District by contacting Dana Crider, 301 W. Nob Hill, St John, WA 99171

or call 509-648-3336. 6/3

Palouse-Rock Lake Conservation District

Board Member Appointment Notice

A board member seat on the Palouse-Rock Lake Conservation District is available for appointment by the Washington State Conservation Commission. Conservation district board supervisors are public officials who serve without compensation and set policy and direction for the conservation district. An applicant must be a registered voter in Washington State, and may be required to own land or operate a farm. Applicants for appointed positions do not have to live within the district to apply. For more information, or to obtain an application form, contact the Palouse-Rock Lake Conservation District at (509) 648-3680 ext. 100 or at the PRLCD Office at 3 N. Park Street in St. John, WA, or visit the website at http://www.scc.wa.gov/elections/ to obtain form AF1. Applications and supporting materials must be received by the Commission no later than March 31, 2019. 7&10

NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING

TOWN OF GARFIELD

The Town of Garfield will be holding a public hearing to discuss the Findings of Fact from the Planning Commission regarding accessory buildings on vacant lots Wednesday, February 27th at 7 p.m. before the Council Meeting at Town Hall. For more information please contact Nancy Whitesell, Clerk/Treasurer, at Town Hall, 405 W California St, Garfield WA

(509) 635-1604 [email protected] 7/2

LEGAL NOTICE

SUPERIOR COURT, State of Washington, County of Whitman, In the Estate of: Arthur Leyendekker Jr., Deceased, Case No. 18-4-00057-38, Probate Notice to Creditors. The person named below has been appointed as Administrator/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 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the Decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets.

Date of First Publication: February 7, 2019, Administrator/Personal Representatives, Katherine Cooley; Winston & Cashatt, Lawyers, by Lisa A. Malpass, WSBA No. 34057, Attorneys for Administrator/Personal Representative, 601 W. Riverside Ave., #1900, Spokane, WA 99201 6/3

SUMMONS By Publication

TO: Vincente Ponce

You have been sued by

Betty Jean Ponce,

the Respondent,

in the District Court in and for Benewah County, Idaho,

Case No. CV05-18-447.

The nature of the claim

against you is for Divorce.

Any time after 21 days following the last publication of this Summons, the court may enter a judgment against you without further notice, unless prior to that time you have filed a written response in the proper form, including the case number, and paid any required filing fee to the Clerk of the Court at 701 W. College Ave. STE. 203, St. Maries, ID 83861, Phone (208) 245-3241, and served a copy of your response on the other party, whose mailing address and telephone number are:13445 W. Whittenburg St., Boise, ID 83713, Phone (208) 297-5304.

A copy of the Summons and Petition/Motion can be obtained by contacting either the Clerk of the Court or the other party. If you wish legal assistance, you should immediately retain an attorney to advise you in this matter.

Date:1/11/2019

Benewah County District Court

_________________

By: Dori M. Batson,

Deputy Clerk

Full Name of-Party Filing Document

Betty Jean Ponce

Mailing Address (Street or Post Office Box)

13445 W. Whittenburg St.

Boise, ID 83713

Ph. 1-208-297-5304

IN THE DISTRICT COURT FOR THE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT

FOR THE STATE OF IDAHO,

IN AND FOR

THE COUNTY OF Benewah

Betty Jean Ponce

Petitioner,

vs.

Vincente Ponce

Respondent.

Case No. CV05-18-447

ORDER FOR SERVICE

After examining the record, Petitioner's Verified Petition, Motion and Affidavit for Service, the Court finds the Petitioner is a necessary and proper party.

After due diligence, Respondent's current whereabouts are unknown, and IT IS ORDERED that service of the Summons be made by publication, in the Whitman County Gazette, a newspaper published at Colfax, Washington, and printed at Lewiston, Idaho, the newspaper most likely to give notice. Publication shall be made at least once a week for four (4) consecutive weeks. Within ten days of this Order, Petitioner shall also mail a copy of the Summons and Petition to the Respondent at his/her last known street or post office address.

Date: Jan. 11, 2019

_______________

Judge Douglas Payne

Copy served on the Petitioner by hand delivery.

Date: 1-11-19

Clerk of the District Court

_______________

Dori M. Batson,

Deputy Clerk 6/4

TOWN OF ST. JOHN 2019-2020

CONSULTANT SERVICES

The Town of St John is requesting statements of qualifications (SOQ) from Engineering/Planning firms interested in providing professional services during the calendar years of 2019-2020. Potential projects include: sewer, water, street, planning, design, and construction, contract administration, on-call consulting and grant applications. Individuals or firms wishing to be considered for projects 2019-2020 should submit a statement of qualifications showing their experience in the categories listed, references, and resume of proposed staff to be assigned to these projects, and past performance using MBE/WBE firms. Three copies of the SQQ must be submitted to the Town of St John, P.O. Box 298, St. John, WA 99171 no later than 5:00 p.m. on February 25, 2019.

The Town may elect to interview any or all or select one or more firms from the submittals received. The Town reserves the right to advertise and retain other consultants on individual projects independent of the firm selected from this solicitation.

The Town of St John is an equal opportunity employer, minority and women owned enterprises are encouraged to submit. EEO Compliance review report forms will be used on all projects receiving state and federal funds. This solicitation does not bind the Town of St John to pay any costs incurred by the respondents in the preparation and submission of an SOQ. 6/2

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

IN AND FOR

THE COUNTY OF SPOKANE

In the Matter of the Estate of:

Lia June Berg

aka Linda June Berg,

Deceased.

NO. 19400084-32

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The Personal Representative named below has been appointed and has qualified as the 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 R.C.W. l 1.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Personal Representative or to the Personal Representatives's attorney at the addresses 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 (30) days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under R.C.W. 11.40.020(l)(c); or (2) four (4) months after the date of the first pub1ication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in R.C. W. 11.40.051 or R.C. W 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the probate assets and non-probate assets of the decedent.

_______________

Brandon S. Lever,

Personal Representative

P.O. Box 5112

Boise, ID 83705-0112

By:_______________

John K. Weigand, P.S.

WSBA No. 17356

Attorney for the Estate

1403 S. Grand Blvd., Suite 203N Spokane, Washington 99203 (509) 838-1459 5/3

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF WHITMAN

WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, D/B/A

CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT

INDIVIDUALLY BUT AS TRUSTEE FOR PRETIUM

MORTGAGE ACQUISITION TRUST

Plaintiff(s),

vs.

BETTS BERRY; JAKE WINFRED TAYLOR; UNKNOWN HEIRS OF DONALD G. ESTES; JOHN AND/OR JANE DOE, UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS/CO-HABITANTS OF THE SUBJECT PREMISES,

Defendant(s),

No. 18-2-00131-38

SHERIFF'S PUBLIC NOTICE FOR WRIT

FOR ORDER OF SALE

TO: BETTS BERRY; JAKE WINFRED TAYLOR; UNKNOWN HEIRS OF DONALD G. ESTES; JOHN AND/OR JANE DOE, UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS/CO-HABITANTS OF THE SUBJECT PREMISES, 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: 116100006030000

Lot 3, Block 6, PROFF’S ADDITION TO Rosalia, according to plat thereof, recorded in Book E of Plats, page 21, records of Whitman County, Washington

Also commonly known as: 611 South Summit Avenue, Rosalia, WA 99170

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

Time: 10:00 AM

Date: Friday March 8, 2019

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

The judgment debtor can avoid the sale by paying the judgment amount of $52,674.76 together with interest, costs, and fees before the sale date. For the exact amount, contact the Sheriff at the address stated below:

Dated this 16th Day of January, 2019

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) 4/4

SUPERIOR COURT

OF WASHINGTON,

WHITMAN COUNTY

Estate of

MARLENE J. BROWN,

Deceased.

NO. 19-4-00004-38

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:

January 31, 2019

Laurie L. Brown,

Personal Representative

Attorney for Personal Representative:

____s/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 .: 19-4-00005-38 5/3

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

IN AND FOR

THE COUNTY OF WHITMAN

WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, D/B/A

CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT

INDIVIDUALLY BUT AS TRUSTEE FOR PRETIUM

MORTGAGE

ACQUISITION TRUST,

Plaintiff,

vs.

BETTS BERRY; JAKE WINFRED TAYLOR; UNKNOWN HEIRS OF DONALD G. ESTES; JOHN AND/OR JANE DOE, UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS/CO-HABITANTS OF THE SUBJECT PREMISES,

Defendants,

CAUSE NO. 18-2-00131-38

SHERIFF'S NOTICE TO

JUDGMENT DEBTOR FOR WRIT FOR ORDER OF SALE

TO: BETTS BERRY; JAKE WINFRED TAYLOR; UNKNOWN HEIRS OF DONALD G. ESTES; JOHN AND/OR JANE DOE, UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS/CO-HABITANTS OF THE SUBJECT PREMISES, Judgment Debtors

Assessor’s Parcel/Tax ID Number: 116100006030000

Lot 3, Block 6, PROFF’S ADDITION TO Rosalia, according to plat thereof, recorded in Book E of Plats, page 21, records of Whitman County, Washington.

Also commonly known as: 611 South Summit Avenue, Rosalia, WA 99170

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

Time: 10:00

Date: Friday, March 8th, 2019

Place: Front Door, West Entrance, Whitman County Courthouse, N. 404 Main Street, Colfax, Washington

This property is subject to: The redemption period is 8 months.

Dated at Colfax, Washington this 16th day of January, 2019.

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) 4/6

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

IN AND FOR

THE COUNTY OF WHITMAN

CIT BANK, N.A.,

Plaintiff(s),

vs.

THE ESTATE OF THEODORE C. TORGESON AKA THEODORE C. TORGESON JR., an Estate;

TRACIE RAE SISK, an heir; TROY TORGESON, an heir; BLAKE TORGESON, an heir; UNKNOWN HEIRS OF THEODORE C. TORGESON AKA THEODORE C. TORGESON, JR., unknown heirs; and all other persons, parties, or occupants unknown claiming any legal or equitable right, title, estate, lien, or interest in the real property described in the complaint

herein, adverse to Plaintiff’s title, or any cloud on Plaintiff’s title to the Property, collectively

designated as DOES

1 through 50, inclusive,

Defendant(s),

No. 16-2-00201-1

SHERIFF'S PUBLIC NOTICE

OF ORDER OF SALE

TO: THE ESTATE OF THEODORE C. TORGESON AKA THEODORE C. TORGESON JR., an Estate; TRACY RAE SISK, an heir; TROY TORGESON, an heir; BLAKE TORGESON, an heir; UNKNOWN HEIRS OF THEODORE C. TORGESON AKA THEODORE C. TORGESON, JR., unknown heirs; and all other persons, parties, or occupants unknown claiming any legal or equitable right, title, estate, lien, or interest in the real property described in the complaint herein, adverse to Plaintiff’s title, or any cloud on Plaintiff’s title to the Property, collectively designated as DOES 1 through 50, inclusive, Judgment Debtors.

Assessor’s Parcel/Tax ID Numbers: 104950016090000

Lots 7, 8 and 9, Block 16, LaCrosse, according to plat thereof, recorded in Book E of Plats, page 24, records of Whitman County, Washington

Also commonly known as: 507 S Main Street, LaCrosse, WA 99143

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

Time: 10:00 AM

Date: Friday, February 22, 2019

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

The judgment debtor can avoid the sale by paying the judgment amount of $85,182.11 together with interest, costs, and fees before the sale date. For the exact amount, contact the Sheriff at the address stated below:

Dated this 18th Day of January, 2019

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) 4/4

CALL FOR BIDS

Sealed bids will be received by the architect until 2:00 PM prevailing time, on February 21, 2019 at the St. John School District Office, 301 West Nob Hill, St. John, WA 99171. Interested parties are invited to attend.

Project: St. John School Reroof

The work consists of the installation of new direct overlay TPO roofing, over the existing roof membrane, for all existing roof membrane sections of the St John School. The project includes, but is not limited to: demolition and repair of designated ponding areas, and approximately 62,000 square feet of new roofing membrane installation.

Bidders are strongly encouraged to attend the Pre-Bid Conference to be held at 3:00 PM, on Tuesday, February 12, 2019, in the St John School Library, at the project site, on 301 W Nob Hill St., St John, Washington.

Plans, specifications, and bidding documents are available through the Architect; electronically at no cost or at $25 per set. The cost is non-refundable. Contact Chelsea Holstad, Office Manager with Design West Architects by e-mail at [email protected] to request documents.

Plans, specifications and bidding documents may be viewed at the following Plan Centers:

Associated Builders & Contractors, Inc. – Spokane Valley, WA

Abadan Regional Plan Center – Spokane, WA

Lewiston-Clarkston Plan Service – Lewiston, ID

Walla Walla Valley Plan Center – Walla Walla, WA

Spokane Regional Plan Center – Spokane, WA

Tri-City Construction Council – Kennewick, WA

The local agency hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, political affiliation, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, disabilities, or any other protected status in consideration of an award.

CONTRACT TIME: To be completed within 60 Calendar days from Notice to Proceed.

A bid bond in the amount of 5% of the total bid amount is required.

St John/Endicott School District reserves the rights to reject any and all bids, to waive technicalities or irregularities, and after careful consideration of all bids and factors involved, make the award to best serve the interests of St John/Endicott School District. 6/2

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON

FOR WHITMAN COUNTY

In the matter of the Estate of:

EUSTACE LINCOLN JAMES,

Deceased.

No. 19-4-00008-38

PROBATE NOTICE

TO CREDITORS

RCW 11.40.030

THERESA JAMES 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 attorneys 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(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: January 31, 2019

Attorneys for the Personal Representative:

ESSER, SANDBERG & BOYD, PLLC

By: Timothy Esser, #6864

520 E Main St, Pullman, WA 99163 5/3

TOWN OF ROSALIA

2019 WATER/SEWER IMPROVEMENTS

WHITMAN COUNTY, WASHINGTON

INVITATION FOR BIDS

Sealed bids for the Town of Rosalia 2019 Water/Sewer Improvements project, will be received at the Town of Rosalia, Town Hall, 110 W. Fifth St.,

Rosalia, WA 99170 until 10:00 a.m., February 28, 2019, at which time the bids will be publicly opened and read.

Base Bid: The project generally consists of work to install new water main and service connections on Fairview Ave. from 4th Street to 8th Street, telemetry upgrades at the reservoir, and related items of work.

Additive Alternate 1: Continues water line work on Fairview Avenue to 9th Street, then down 9th Street to the intersection at Josephine Avenue. It also consists of removing and replacing a manhole and associated sewer pipe.

Additive Alternate 2: Additive Alternate 2 consists of work to install new sewer main, lateral connections, manhole replacement, new water main, and associated work on 1st Street from Whitman Avenue to Summit Avenue.

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, Inc. at (509) 458-3727.

Informational copies of the plans and specifications are on file for

inspection at the office of J-U-B ENGINEERS, Inc. and Rosalia Town Hall. For information regarding the project contact: Layne Merritt, P.E., Project Manager,

(509) 458-3727. All bids must be sealed and plainly marked “SEALED BID FOR TOWN OF Rosalia 2019 WATER/SEWER IMPROVEMENTS”

All bid proposals shall be accompanied by a bid proposal deposit in cash, certified check, cashiers check, or surety bond in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the amount of such bid proposal. Only properly executed proposals submitted on the forms furnished by the Town of Rosalia will be accepted. All bidders are required to submit a list of subcontractors that will perform work on the project amounting to ten percent (10%) or more of the contract amount.

A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held 9:00 AM on Tuesday,

February 19, 2019 at Rosalia Town Hall, 110 W. Fifth St., Rosalia, WA.

A tabulation of the bids received, together with the recommendation of the Mayor of Rosalia, will be presented to the Town Council at the first available regularly scheduled meeting. The Town Council reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, to waive any and all informalities and the right to disregard all nonconforming, nonresponsive or conditional Proposals.

All work performed on this project will be subject to the higher of the

prevailing state or federal wage rates.

This project is funded through the State Commerce Community

Development Block Grant program with federal funds from the

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Award of the construction contract is contingent upon approval by the funding agency.

The Town of Rosalia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Small

minority and women-owned businesses are encouraged to bid.

/s/________________________

Published: February 7, February 14, February 21, 2019

Lee Root, Mayor 6/3