Legal Notices: Feb. 18, 2021

Feb 18, 20210

Residual and Noxious Weed

Whitman County Public Works Road Department is requesting any persons in Whitman County wishing to designate a portion of a Whitman County Road right-of-way as a “NO-SPRAY” area, please contact the Public Works Office at (509) 397-5200 for information and agreement applications. Verification and confirmation of all existing “NO-SPRAY” areas is necessary. Failure to confirm your “NO-SPRAY” area may result in that area being treated with residual and noxious chemicals. Please apply by March 1, 2021 for residual and noxious weed control on all roads, gravel and paved.

Dated this 16th of February

Connie Ellis,

Deputy Clerk of the Board

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The Whitman County Commissioners will conduct a public hearing to be held in their Chambers, Whitman County Courthouse, Colfax, Washington, on Monday, March 15, 2021 at 10:45 a.m.

The purpose of the hearing is to receive an overview of the Community Development Block Grant – Public Service (CDBG-PS) 2019-2020 public service grant funds provided from July 2019 to February 28, 2021 in the amount of $218,033.00. This report will be available for review at the Whitman County Commissioners’ Office (400 N Main Street, Colfax, WA 99111) and Community Action Center (350 SE Fairmont Road, Pullman, WA 99163) on Monday, March 8, 2021 beginning at 9:00 a.m. Comments may also be submitted in writing to Whitman County Commissioners at 400 N Main Street, Colfax, WA 99111 until March 15, 2021

at 10:30 a.m.

Remote participation is available for attending the Commissioners’ meetings. Due to COVID-19 all public meetings of the Whitman County Commissioners are closed to in-person attendance. We encourage staff and the general public to participate and comment at: https://zoom.us/j/250921172.

Upon receiving 72 hours’ advance notice, arrangements will be made to accommodate questions and provide responses to non-English speaking residents. Please call (509) 397-5240 if such assistance is needed.

Dated this 16th day

of February 2021.

Connie Ellis, Deputy

Clerk of the Board

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NOTICE OF CALL FOR BIDS CHERRY COVE QUARRY, C.R.C.P. No. 173 Whitman County, STATE OF WASHINGTON

Sealed proposals for this project will be received by the Board of County Commissioners of Whitman County, State of Washington, at its office in the Whitman County Courthouse in Colfax, Washington, until 10:15 a.m. Pacific Standard Time, on Monday, February 22, 2021, at which time all bids will be opened and publicly read.

Each proposal shall be separately sealed in an envelope addressed to the Whitman County Board of County Commissioners with the name of the bidder and the project name written plainly on the outside of the envelope. (NO FACSIMILES ACCEPTED)

Detailed bid sheets and specifications may be obtained from the Whitman County Engineer at his office on the Second Floor of the Public Services Building, North 310 Main Street in Colfax, Washington upon payment in the amount of $40.00 (Non-Refundable). The detailed bid sheets and specifications are also available for download at http://www.whitmancounty.org.

This contract provides for the manufacturing and stockpiling of 1/2” Maintenance Rock.

DATED this 1st day of

February, 2021

Connie Ellis, Deputy Clerk

of the Board

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The Whitman County Noxious Weed Control Board will be holding a public hearing on February 23rd at 11:00 AM in the Whitman County Public Works building to adopt the 2021 county noxious weed list.

Due to COVID-19, this meeting is closed to in-person attendance. We encourage staff and the general public to participate at: https://zoom.us/j/98875947493?pwd=b1QrMW45M2xRaGVsRmhCeVVWUHhTdz09.

Upon receiving 72 hours’ advance notice, arrangements will be made to accommodate questions and provide responses to non-English speaking residents. Please call (509) 397-6261 if such assistance is needed.

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NOTICE OF DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE (DNS) AND AN ADMINISTRATIVE USE PERMIT

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 Emergency Management & Communication proposes construction of a 120’ communication tower, shelter, and security fence located on Bald Butte, accessed off Becker Road. The tower is to replace an existing 60’ communication tower and shelter that provides public safety radio coverage to southern Whitman County. The project will begin in May 2021, with a construction period of two months.

The project is located in southeast quarter of Section 1, Township 13N., Range 45E., W. M., Whitman County, Washington.

After review of a completed environmental checklist and other information on file with us, the Planning Office has determined that this proposal will not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment.

An administrative use permit is being issued by the County Planner for this proposal. County code allows for an administrative review for towers greater in height than 40 feet in the Agricultural District.

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 5.00 p.m. on Thursday, February 25, 2021, to the County Planning Office, P.O. Box 430, Colfax, WA 99111-0430, (fax) 509-397-6210.

Date: Thursday, February 18, 2021

Alan L Thomson,

County Planner,

file:SEPA 21-01

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NOTICE OF CALL FOR BIDS

BID FOR 2021

LIQUID ASPHALT

WHITMAN COUNTY

STATE OF WASHINGTON

Sealed bids will be received on the following proposal by the Board of County Commissioners of Whitman County, State of Washington, at its office in the Whitman County Courthouse in Colfax, Washington, until 10:45 a.m. Pacific Time, on March 1, 2021 at which time they will be opened and publicly read. Handicap access may be obtained by the Mill Street entrance to the Courthouse.

Each bid is to be separately sealed in an envelope addressed to the Board of County Commissioners with the name of the bidder and item bid, including time and date of opening written plainly on the outside of the envelope. (NO FAXES ACCEPTED.)

The Board of County Commissioners reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to accept the bid which in its estimation best serves the interests of Whitman County.

Detailed bid sheets and specifications may be obtained from the Public Works office, Second Floor, Public Service Building, 310 N. Main Street, Colfax, Washington, (509) 397-4622. Also available on whitman-county.org.

This contract provides the provisions for our 2021 Liquid Asphalt as described in the bid specifications.

DATED this 16th day

of February, 2021

Connie Ellis,

Deputy Clerk of the Board

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Whitman County Library Board meets Tuesday, Feb. 23 at 4 p.m. Call 509-397-4366 for Zoom login to this public meeting.

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TOWN OF LAMONT

ORDINANCE NO. 2021-1

An Ordinance fixing the time and place of meeting of the Council of the Town of Lamont.

The Council of the Town of Lamont shall meet at 6:00 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month in the Lamont Town Hall at 302 Eighth Street. Copies of the full text of the ordinance will be mailed upon request from Town of Lamont, 302 8th St., Lamont, WA 99017, (509)257-9810, [email protected].

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TOWN OF LAMONT

ORDINANCE NO. 2021-2

AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE MINIMUM SIZE FOR RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES IN THE INCORPORATED AREAS OF LAMONT, WASHINGTON AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 2018-1.

All residential structures within the Town of Lamont shall be of the minimum size of 24 feet by 36 feet. Factory assembled structures shall meet all HUD requirements and be not more than 20years old. Copies of the full text of the ordinance will be mailed upon request from Town of Lamont, 302 8th St., Lamont, WA 99017, (509)257-9810, [email protected].

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Invitation of Bids

The Town of Albion is seeking bids for a new JOHN DEERE 1570 TerrainCut Commercial Front Mower (Less Mower Deck) Stock Number Code: 2430TC with standard options 23x10.50-12 4PR Turf Drive Tires Code: 1019, Four Wheel Drive (Full Time or On Demand) Code: 1191, Comfort Adjust Suspension Seat with Armrests, Code: 2011 with Double-Spool Auxiliary Hydraulic Kit Code: BTC10529. This Bid to include a JOHN DEERE 60 In. 7-Iron PRO Commercial Side Discharge Deck Code: 0338TC, to include setup.

The bid would be Less Trade-In of a 2013 JOHN DEERE 1445 Commercial Front Mount Mower with 1125 hours on it and includes a 60 Inch Side Discharge Deck with the same options as mentioned above, and service record. With an appointment, the mower can be looked at between 8AM – 3PM M-F at 310 F Street in Albion Washington

This Purchase would be a “Lease to Own” though the 5 year Washington State Municipal lease programs to complete this purchase and the bidder would have to include all necessary paperwork

Any company interested in placing a written bid must be received no later than February 28th, 2021 to Town of Albion, P.O. Box 38, Albion WA. 99102

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Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission,

Chelsea Harris, 270 9th St NE Ste 200 East Wenatchee, WA 98802-7674, is seeking coverage under the Washington State Department of Ecology’s Construction Stormwater NPDES and State Waste Discharge General Permit.

The proposed project, Steptoe Butte Heritage Site State Park, is located at Park Access road to connects to Hume Road at approximately Mile Marker 7. in Garfield in Whitman County. This project involves 10.8 acres of soil disturbance for Other (State Park) construction activities. All discharges and runoff goes to ground water.

Any persons desiring to present their views to the Washington State Department of Ecology regarding this Application, or interested in Ecology’s action on this Application, may notify Ecology in writing no later than 30 days of the last date of publication of this notice. Ecology reviews public comments and considers whether discharges from this project would cause a measurable change in receiving water quality, and, if so, whether the project is necessary and in the overriding public interest according to Tier II anti-degradation requirements under WAC 173-201A-320. Comments can be submitted to: [email protected], or Department of Ecology Attn: Water Quality Program, Construction Stormwater P.O. Box 47696, Olympia, WA 98504-7696

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SUPERIOR COURT, STATE OF WASHINGTON, COUNTY OF SPOKANE

In the Matter of the Estate of JOHN M. BRIGHAM, Deceased.

PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.010)

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 11.40.20(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 11, 2021

/s/

WENDY BRIGHAM-SCHWAB

Personal Representative

/s/

ANDREA L. ASAN

Attorney for Personal Representative, WSBA No. 35395

c/o Paukert & Troppman, PLLC

522 W. Riverside Avenue Suite 560, Spokane, WA 99201

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SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR WHITMAN COUNTY

ESTATE OF BETTY J. HEREFORD, Deceased. No. 21-4-00015-38

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

STEVEN M. CRIDER 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 (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 non-probate assets.

Personal Representative:

Steven M. Crider

/s/

Eric Hanson, Attorney for Personal Representative

Address for Mailing or

Service: P.O. Box 337,

Garfield, WA 99130

Court: Superior Court of Washington for Whitman County

First Publication: Feb. 11, 2021

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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF WHITMAN IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JOSEPH PHILIP DIMODICA II, Deceased. No. 21-4-00022-38

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:

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Personal Representative:

ROSEMARY D. RICE

Attorneys for Personal Representative: MCGUIRE, DEWULF, KRAGT &

JOHNSON, P.S.

Address for Mailing of Service: MATTHEW D. JOHNSON

P.O. Box 619, 105 S. Main St. Colfax, WA 99111-0619

Telephone: 509-397-4345

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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF WHITMAN IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ROBERT JACOB WATSON, Deceased. No. 21-4-00018-38

PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030)

Date of First Publication:

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Personal Representative: KRISTAN ROSE WATSON

Attorneys for Personal Representative: MCGUIRE, DEWULF, KRAGT &

JOHNSON, P.S.

Address for Mailing of Service: MATTHEW D. JOHNSON

P.O. Box 619, 105 S. Main St. Colfax, WA 99111-0619

Telephone: 509-397-4345

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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF WHITMAN

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JEANETTE E. NOLAN, Deceased. No. 21-4-00116-38 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030)

The Co-Personal Representatives named below have been appointed as Co-Personal Representatives 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 Co-Personal Representatives or the Co-Personal Representatives’ 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 Co-Personal Representatives 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:

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Co-Personal Representatives: GREGORY W. NOLAN/

PAMELA JO NOLAN-BEASLEY

Attorneys for Co-Personal Representatives: MCGUIRE, DEWULF, KRAGT &

JOHNSON, P.S.

Address for Mailing of Service: MATTHEW D. JOHNSON

P.O. Box 619, 105 S. Main St. Colfax, WA 99111-0619

Telephone: 509-397-4345

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PURSUANT TO THE REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON CHAPTER 61.24 ET. SEQ.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Trustee will on the 19th day of March, 2021, at the hour of 10 o’clock a.m., inside the front entrance of the Whitman County Courthouse, 404 N Main St, in the City of Colfax, State of Washington, 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:

Lots 1 and 2, Secrest’s Addition to Oakesdale, according to plat recorded in Book B of Plats, Page 37, records of Whitman County, Washington.

Tax Parcel No.1-3950-00-02-00-0000 and 1-3950-00-01-00-0000

commonly known as 309 N Roberts Rd., Oakesdale, WA 99158 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated June 21, 2018, recorded June 22, 2018, under Auditor’s No. 747827, records of Whitman County, Washington, from John D. Simpson and Tami K. Kincaid-Lewis, as Grantor, to Pioneer Title Company, as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of Willow Creek 39, LLC, a Washington Limited Liability Company, as Beneficiary.

II.

No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust [or the Beneficiaries’ successor] 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 defaults for which this foreclosure is made are as follows:

1. Failure to pay when due the following amounts which are now in arrears:

a. monthly payments due April 1, 2020 through December 1, 2020 in the amount of

$391.14 each.

b. late charges for the payments due April, 2020 through December, 2020 in the amount of $250.00 each.

c. real estate taxes in the amount of $250.06, plus interest and penalties which continue

to accrue.

IV.

The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: Principal of $23,114.41, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument secured from the 1st day of April, 2020, and such other costs and fees as are due under the note or other instrument secured, and as are provided by statute.

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 the 19th day of March, 2021. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by March 8, 2021 (11 days before the sale date), to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time on or before March 8, 2021 (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. The sale may be terminated any time after March 8, 2021 (11 days before the sale date), and before the sale by the Borrower, Grantor, Grantor’s successor in interest, 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 Grantor or the Grantor’s successor in interest at the following addresses:

John D. Simpson

309 N Roberts Rd.

Oakesdale, WA 99158

Tami K. Kincaid-Lewis

aka Tami Charlton

P.O. Box 222

Addy, WA 99101

Accountable Auto Ink, LLC

309 N Roberts Rd

Oakesdale, WA 99158

by both first class and certified mail on the 24th day of August, 2020, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served on the 26th day of August, 2020, 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.

DATED this 8th day of

February, 2021.

GUSTAFSON LAW INC.,

P.S., Trustee

By:

Alissa Raczykowski

Attorney at Law

1500 W. 4th Ave., Suite 408

Spokane, WA 99201

(509) 456-0400 – phone

(509) 456-0422 – fax

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