Legal Notices: July 11, 2019

NOTICE TO VENDORS AND CONTRACTORS

Whitman County, Washington is soliciting vendors and contractors for placement on the following lists:

1)General Government -Office/Data

Processing Equipment

2)General Government-Building Maintenance/Park and Recreation

3)General Government- Professional Services

4)Public Works Department- Materials, Equipment, Supplies, Etc.

5)Public Works Department- Contractors

6)Public Works Department- Professional Services

Whitman County maintains current rosters of vendors and contractors from which proposals will be requested for the purchase of Materials, Equipment, Supplies or Services for various small works projects. In accordance with RCW Chapter 39.80, Whitman County invites letters of interest from consultants wishing to be placed on the Professional Services Roster. For any particular work, consultants to be considered will be selected from the Professional Services Roster or from responses to advertisements for consultants for that particular work. Contracts will be negotiated in accordance with RCW 39.80 and Whitman County’s selection procedures. Whitman County in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, Part 21, Nondiscrimination in federally assisted programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises as defined at 49 CRF Part 26 will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, national origin, or sex in consideration for an award. Cities, towns and districts within Whitman County who have entered into an interlocal agreement with the County may choose to select materials, equipment, supplies or services from these lists. Any vendor or contractor wishing placement on any list or updating current information may do so by accessing the Whitman County Website at http://www.whitmancounty.org, subtitle, “Small Works Roster”. For specific information regarding unbound letters of submittal, please call 509- 397-4622. Vendors and contractors who have completed a questionnaire within the past 10 years do not need to resubmit another questionnaire.

Maribeth Becker, CMC, Clerk of the

Boar 27/2

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF WHITMAN IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF R. PAUL COCKING, Deceased.

NO.19-4-00063-38

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 June 27, 2019

Personal Representative: David L. Cocking

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 26/3

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR WHITMAN COUNTY

In the matter of the Estate of:

CAROL E. FISHER, Deceased.

No. 19-4-00066-38

NONPROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS

RCW 11.42.030

The notice agent named below has elected to give notice to creditors of the above-named decedent. As of the date of the filing of a copy of this notice with the Court, the notice agent has no knowledge of any other person acting as notice agent, nor of the appointment of a personal representative of the decedent’s estate in the State of Washington. According to the records of the Court as are available on the date of the filing of this notice with the Court, a cause number regarding the decedent has not been issued to any other notice agent and a personal representative of the decedent’s estate has not been appointed. 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 11.42.070 by serving on or mailing to the notice agent or the notice agent’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 notice agent served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.42.020(2)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.050 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent's probate and nonprobate assets.

Date of First Publication: June 27, 2019

The notice agent declares under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Washington that the foregoing is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I have signed this document in Clarkston, Washington, on June 21, 2019.

Karen M. Fisher, Notice Agent

Attorneys for Notice Agent:

ESSER, SANDBERG & BOYD, PLLC 26/3

Public Notice The Steptoe School District #304,

Whitman County, Washington, has completed preparation of a budget for fiscal year 2019-2020. The completed budget is on file in the school district administration office located at 12 Tennessee St, Colfax, WA. A copy of the budget will be furnished to any person at the above address. The Board of Directors of Steptoe School District #304, Whitman County, WA will meet in a public meeting on Monday, July 15th, 2019 at 6:45 p.m. in the Library for the purpose of adopting the 2019-2020 budget, the four year budget plan summary, and the four-year enrollment projection. Any person may appear at this meeting and be heard for or against the adoption of the 2019-2020 budget.

Any inquiries regarding this notice should be directed to Glenn K. Frizzell, Superintendent, Steptoe School District at (509) 397-3119. Glenn K. Frizzell Secretary to the Board of Directors 27/2

ENDICOTT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 308

WHITMAN COUNTY,

WASHINGTON

NOTICE OF MEETING TO ADOPT 2019-20 BUDGET AND CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to RCW 28A.505.050 and RCW 28A.505.060, that the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Endicott School District No. 308, Whitman County, Washington (the “District”) will hold a regular meeting on July 22, 2019, commencing at 7:00 PM in the Endicott School Library, located at 308 School Drive, Endicott, Washington. The meeting is called for the purpose of fixing and adopting the budget of the District for the ensuing 2019-20 fiscal year. Prior to adoption of the 2019-20 budget, the

Board will hold a hearing for the purpose of receiving comments from the public on the 2019-20 budget. Any person may appear at the hearing and be heard for or against any

part of the 2019-20 budget, the four-year budget plan, or any proposed changes to uses of enrichment funding under RCW 28A.505.240 (Educational Programs and Operations Replacement Levy). Upon conclusion of the hearing, the Board shall fix and determine the appropriation from each fund contained in the 2019-20 budget and shall, by resolution, adopt the 2019-20 budget, the four-year budget plan summary, and the four-year enrollment projection. Copies will be available for review in the district office by July 10, 2019.

Endicott School District No. 308

Whitman County, Washington

Suzanne Schmick

Superintendent and Secretary to the Board of Directors 28/2

ST JOHN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 322

WHITMAN COUNTY,

WASHINGTON

NOTICE OF MEETING TO ADOPT 2019-20 BUDGET AND

CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to RCW 28A.505.050 and RCW 28A.505.060, that the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of St John School District No. 322, Whitman County, Washington (the “District”) will hold a regular meeting on July 22, 2019, commencing at 7:00 PM in the Endicott School Library, located at 308 School Drive, Endicott, Washington. The meeting is called for the purpose of fixing and adopting the budget of the District for the ensuing 2019-20 fiscal year. Prior to adoption of the 2019-20 budget, the

Board will hold a hearing for the purpose of receiving comments from the public on the 2019-20 budget. Any person may appear at the hearing and be heard for or against any

part of the 2019-20 budget, the four-year budget plan, or any proposed changes to uses of enrichment funding under RCW 28A.505.240 (Educational Programs and Operations Replacement Levy). Upon conclusion of the hearing, the Board shall fix and determine the appropriation from each fund contained in the 2019-20 budget and shall, by resolution, adopt the 2019-20 budget, the four-year budget plan summary, and the four-year enrollment projection. Copies will be available for review in the district office by July 10, 2019.

St John School District No. 322

Whitman County, Washington

Suzanne Schmick

Superintendent and Secretary to the Board of Directors 28/2

The Board of Directors of LaCrosse School District will hold a Budget Hearing on July 15, 2019, at 7 p.m. in the School District Library for the purpose of fixing and adopting the budget of the District for the 2019-20 school year. Any person may appear there and be heard for or against any part of the budget. Copies of the budget will be available for review in the district office on or about July 12.” 27/2

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

The City of Tekoa will hold a public hearing during the regular council meeting on Monday, July 15, 2019, after the hour of 7 p.m. to decide on the 2019 street levy. The meeting will be held at the Council Chambers in Tekoa City Hall. All citizens are invited to attend.

Kynda Browning

Clerk/Treasurer 28/1

NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING

A public hearing to review and adopt the 2019/20 Colfax School District No. 300 budget will be held Monday, July 22, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. in the District Office Boardroom, 1207 N Morton St, Colfax, WA. Anyone desiring to offer comments for or against any portion of the budget will be heard. Copies of the budget may be obtained by contacting the business manager’s office at 397-3042.

Reece Jenkin, Business Manager

28/2

INVITATION TO BID

TOWN OF GARFIELD, WA

RAILROAD CROSSINGS

2ND AND 3RD STREET

RAIL 000S (507)

BID DATE, JULY 30, 2019.

Sealed bids will be received by the City Clerk of the Town of Garfield, Washington in a sealed envelope clearly marked “Railroad Crossings 2nd and 3rd St. – RAIL 000S (507)” located at City Hall, P.O. Box 218, 405 W. California St., Garfield, WA 99130 until 2:00 p.m. local time on

July 30, 2019, and will then and there be opened and publicly read for the construction of the improvements. 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 Garfield. The right is reserved to reject any and all bids and to waiver informalities in the bidding. Maps, plans, and specifications may be obtained at no cost for electronic format. A hardcopy set may be obtained upon payment of the amount of $45.00 non-refundable fee per copy from Keltic

Engineering, Inc., located at 315 Adams Lane, Lewiston, ID 83501, (208) 743-2135, and are available for review at the following locations:

City Hall, 405 W. California St., Garfield, WA 99130

Keltic Engineering, Inc., 315 Adams Lane, Lewiston, ID 83501

Washington State Office of Minority & Women’s Business Enterprises (OMWBE)

1110 Capital Way S #150, Olympia, WA 98501

LC Plan Center, 2117 12 th Ave, Lewiston, ID 83501

Spokane Regional Plan Center, 209 N Havana St., Spokane, WA 99202

The improvement for which bids will be received is described below:

Replacing the 2nd and 3rd Street railroad crossings within the streets and sidewalks that meet ADA requirements. Work will also consist of replacing sidewalk on 3rd Street between railroad tracks and Lincoln Street.

PRE-BID CONFERENCE: A Pre-Bid Conference and walkthrough of the project will commence at City Hall, at 10:00 a.m. local time on July 17, 2019. ALL PRIME BIDDERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND THE PRE-BID CONFERENCE.

For more information, please call Keltic Engineering, Inc. at (208) 743-2135. Informational copies of maps, plans and specifications are on file for inspection in the Office of the Local Agency Engineer, (Local Agency), Washington. The following is applicable to federal aid projects. The (Local Agency) in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, Part 21, Nondiscrimination in Federally Assisted Programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises as defined at 49 CFR Part 26 will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, national origin, or sex in consideration for an award. 28/3

TS number 15-35861

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE

Grantor: Lisa E Cooper, Who Acquired Title As A Single Woman

Current beneficiary of the deed of trust: The Bank of New York Mellon FKA The Bank of New York, as Trustee for the certificateholders of The Cwabs, Inc., Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2007-9

Current trustee of the deed of trust: North Star Trustee, LLC

Current mortgage servicer for the deed of trust: Specialized Loan Servicing LLC

Reference number of the deed of trust: 678566

Parcel Number(s): 1-1745-00-10-03-0000/1-1745-00-10-02-0002

I. Notice Is Hereby Given that the undersigned Trustee, North Star Trustee, LLC will on 7/19/2019, at 10:00 AM at main entrance Whitman County Courthouse, N 400 Main, Colfax, WA 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:

Parcel A:

Lot 3, Block 10, Huffman's Second Addition To The Town Of Tekoa, According To Plat Thereof, Recorded In Volume B Of Plats, Page 48, Records Of Whitman County, Washington.

Parcel B:

The South Half Of Lot 2, Block 10, Huffman's Second Addition To The Town Of Tekoa, According To The Plat Thereof, Recorded In Volume B Of Plats, Page 48, Records Of Whitman County, Washington.

Commonly Known As:

112 South Howard St

Tekoa, Washington 99033

Which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 4/23/2007, recorded 5/1/2007, as Instrument No. 678566, records of Whitman County, Washington, from Lisa E Cooper, Who Acquired Title As A Single Woman, As Grantor(S), To Sound Trustee Corporation, As Trustee, To Secure An Obligation In Favor Of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc., As Nominee For Countrywide Home Loans, Inc. Its Successors And Assigns, As Beneficiary, The Beneficial Interest In Which Was Assigned To The Bank Of New York Mellon Fka The Bank Of New York, As Trustee For The Certificateholders Of The Cwabs, Inc., Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2007-9, under an Assignment recorded under Auditor’s File No. 706015.

II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrower’s or Grantor's default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust.

III. The 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:

Payment Information

Total Monthly Payments Due:

November 1, 2008 – April 1, 2019: $147,109.68

Corporate Advances: $8,155.20

Property Inspection Fee: $181.60

Legal Fees: $541.76

Suspense: ($966.24)

Promissory Note Information

Note Dated: 4/23/2007

Note Amount: $123,000.00

Interest Paid To: 10/1/2008

Next Due Date: 11/1/2008

IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: Principal $121,855.25, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument secured from 10/1/2008, 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 7/19/2019. The default(s) referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by 7/8/2019, (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 7/8/2019 (11 days before the sale) 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 7/8/2019 (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 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:

Name Address

Joseph Scott Holmes

112 Howard Street

Tekoa, Wa 99033

Joseph Scott Holmes

112 South Howard Street

Tekoa, Wa 99033

Joseph Scott Holmes

425 Aiden Creek Loop Rd

Saint Maries, Id 83861

Joseph Scott Holmes

7663 Benewah Creek Rd

St Maries, Id 83861-9364

Joseph Scott Holmes

P.O. Box 4044

Spokane, Wa 99220

Joseph Scott Holmes

P.O. Box 784

TEKOA, WA 99033

Lisa E Cooper

112 Howard Street

Tekoa, Wa 99033

Lisa E Cooper

112 South Howard Street

Tekoa, Wa 99033

Lisa E Cooper

122 Friendship Lane

Kamiah, Id 83536

Lisa E Cooper

425 Aiden Creek Loop Rd

Saint Maries, Id 83861

Lisa E Cooper

7663 Benewah Creek Rd

St Maries, Id 83861-9364

Lisa E Cooper

P.O. Box 784

Tekoa, Wa 99033

Monique Elizabeth Hakes

112 Howard Street

Tekoa, Wa 99033

Monique Elizabeth Hakes

112 South Howard Street

Tekoa, Wa 99033

Monique Elizabeth Hakes

2051 Wildflower Way

Bellingham, Wa 98229

by both first class and certified mail on 10/6/2017, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served 10/11/2017, 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 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 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 and tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants and tenants by summary proceedings under the Unlawful Detainer Act, 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: Telephone: 1-877-894HOME (1-877-894-4663)

Web site: http://www.dfi.wa.gov/consumers/homeownership/

The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development: Telephone: 1-800-569-4287

Web site: http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD

The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys

Telephone: 1-800-606-4819 Web site: http://www.ocla.wa.gov/

This Is An Attempt To Collect A Debt And Any Information Obtained Will Be Used For That Purpose.

Dated: 03-12-2019

North Star Trustee, LLC, as Trustee

Lisa Hackney, Vice President of Trustee Operations

Address for service:

North Star Trustee, LLC

6100 219th ST SW, Suite 480

Mountlake Terrace, Washington 98043

Trustee Phone No: (206) 866-5345

Beneficiary / Servicer Phone: (800)315-4757

STATE OF WASHINGTON

COUNTY OF SNOHOMISH

I certify that I know or have satisfactory evidence that Lisa Hackney is the person who appeared before me, and said person acknowledged that (he/she) signed this instrument, on oath stated that (he/she) was authorized to execute the instrument and acknowledged it as the Vice President of Trustee Operations of North Star Trustee, LLC to be the free and voluntary act of such party for the uses and purposes mentioned in the instrument.

Dated: 03/12/201

Anna K. Stanard

NOTARY PUBLIC in and for the State of Washington, residing at Stanwood, WA

My commission expires 05/29/2019

EPP 28441 Pub Dates 06/20 & 07/11/2019 25 & 28