Legal Notices: Feb. 25, 2021

Feb 25, 20210

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Solid Waste Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for Tuesday, March 9th, 2021,

has been canceled.

Mark Storey, Director of Public Works

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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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Palouse-Rock Lake Conservation District Appointment Position 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 read the Guide to Appointment for Conservation District Applicants at (https://assets.website-files.com/5ec2d4f7da309c68cdc0655a/5f36cfa9fb8e3e5d59ceaee9_CD-appointment-guide.pdf) which can be found on the Conservation Commission website(https://scc.wa.gov/elections-and-appointments). Applications and supporting materials must be received by the Commission no later than March 31, 2021.

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NOTICE OF CALL FOR BIDS

BID FOR 2021 LIQUID ASPHALT

WHITMAN COUNTYSTATE 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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NOTICE OF MITIGATED DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE (M-DNS)

Whitman County Planning issued a Mitigated Determination of Non-significance (M-DNS) under the State Environmental Policy Act Rules (Chapter 197-11 WAC) for the following project:

A bridge replacement project located over the Palouse River adjacent to Manning Road, just off Green Hollow Road. The original bridge, the historic Howe Truss Bridge, was destroyed in a regional fire this past fall. The project will take place through spring of 2021, and the intent is to replace the bridge in the same location as the old bridge with a pre-constructed steel truss bridge. The project is located in the north half of Section 32, Township 17 N., Range 43 E., 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.

Copies of the M-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, March 11, 2021, to the County Planning Office, P.O. Box 430, Colfax, WA 99111-0430, (fax) 509-397-6210.

/s/

Alan L. Thomson,

County Planner

file: SEPA 21-01

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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: ecyrewqianoi@ecy.wa.gov, 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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SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON, WHITMAN COUNTY

Estate of DALE JAMES BARCHASCH, Deceased NO. 21-4-00029-38

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: February 25, 2021

Janice Elaine Barchasch, 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 .: 21-4-00029-38

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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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ORDINANCE NO. 645 SUMMARY

AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF OAKESDALE, WASHINGTON, regarding an analysis of development regulations currently in effect in the Town of Oakesdale for consistency with the requirement of Chapter 36.70A RCW.

WHEREAS, the Town has previously adopted development regulations in keeping with RCW 36.70A.060 which designate

and protect critical area, as defined in RCW 36.70A.030(6), and natural resource lands policies and development regulations in keeping with the schedule set forth therein; and

WHEREAS, the Town has completed the periodic review required under RCW 36.70A.130; and

WHEREAS, in completing its review, the Town has considered the state Department of Commerce’s “Minimum Guidelines” as set forth in Chapter 365-190 WAC, and its decisions have been informed by this guidance; and

WHEREAS, the Town has used best available science as the basis for reviewing and developing amendments to its critical areas and natural resource lands regulations in accordance with WAC 365-195-915; and

WHEREAS, the Town has consulted with all interested parties and submitted draft regulations to the state for review in keeping with RCW 36.70A.106, and the Town Council has fully considered all comments, public testimony, and the entire public record; and

WHEREAS, the proposed critical areas and natural resource lands regulation have been found consistent with the comprehensive plan, existing development regulations and state and federal laws; and

WHEREAS, a State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) Environmental Checklist was completed and a Determination of Non-significance issued for the Town, CAO on January 7, 2021. The determination was circulated to agencies with jurisdiction and parties of interest; and

WHEREAS, the proposed critical areas and natural resource land regulations do not produce a significant adverse environmental impact;

PASSED by the Town Council of the Town of Oakesdale at its regular meeting on this 16th day of February 2021.

APPROVED:

/s/ Dennis Palmer, Mayor

ATTEST:

/s/ Mary DeGon,

Clerk/Treasurer

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WAC 197-11-970 Determination of Nonsignificance (DNS)

Description of proposal

Oakesdale Water System Improvements – Phase 1. This project includes replacement of approximately 11,000 feet of existing water main, installation of new water mains, fire hydrants, water services and meters throughout the Town of Oakesdale and installation of a SCADA system. The project includes a trenchless crossing at the WSDOT railroad tracks and at Spring Creek. An additional 5,000 linear feet of water main may be installed depending upon the competitive construction bids.

Proponent Town of Oakesdale

Location of proposal, including street address, if any

The project is located with S22 T19N R44E. The water main will be installed within the right-of-ways of the following streets: McCoy Street, Rednour Street, 6th Street, Pearl Street, 2nd Street, 5th Street, Barlett Street, Washington Street, William Street, Henry Street, Jackson Street, and Idaho Street.

Lead agency

Town of Oakesdale

The lead agency for this proposal has determined that it does not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment. An environmental impact statement (EIS) is not required under RCW 43.21C.030 (2)(c). This decision was made after review of a completed environmental checklist and other information on file with the lead agency. This information is available to the public on request.

 There is no comment period for this DNS.

 This DNS is issued after using the optional DNS process in WAC 197-11-355. There is no further comment period on the DNS.

 This DNS is issued under WAC 197-11-340(2); the lead agency will not act on this proposal for 14 days from the date below. Comments must be submitted by March 15, 2021.

Responsible official:

Dennis Palmer

Position/title: Mayor

Phone: (509) 285-4020

Address: P.O. Box 246,

105 N. First Street,

Oakesdale, WA 99158

Date _________

Signature _________

(OPTIONAL)

You may appeal this deter-mination to (name):

at (location)

no later than (date)

by (method)

You should be prepared to make specific factual objections.

Contact _____ to read or ask about the procedures for SEPA appeals.

 There is no agency appeal.

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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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SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR SPOKANE COUNTY

In the Matter of the Estate of: PATRICIA LOUISE RYAN, Deceased. NO. 21-4-00276-32

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 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 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 Decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets.

DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: February 25, 2021.

PERSONAL

REPRESENTATIVE:

ALFRED H. MEUNIER

ATTORNEYS FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE LUKINS & ANNIS, P.S.

THOMAS M. CULBERTSON

WSBA #19787

ADDRESS FOR MAILING OR SERVICE

THOMAS M CULBERTSON

Lukins & Annis, P.S.

717 W. Sprague Ave., Suite 1600

Spokane, WA 99201-0466