Legals April 7

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS & DROP BOXES

Whitman County, State of Washington

April 26, 2016 Special Election

The Canvassing Board of Whitman County, pursuant to RCW 29A.60.160, will hold public meetings at the dates and times listed below. The meetings of the Canvassing Board are open, public meetings under the applicable provisions of chapter 42.30 RCW and each meeting shall be continued until the activity for which the meeting is held has been completed.

April 4 – April 26, 2016: Processing of Vote by Mail Ballots

April 4 – April 26, 2016:

Drop Box Sites 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Whitman County Election Dept., N 304 Main St Colfax

24 hours a day through April 25th,

Locked at 8:00 pm April 26th, 2016 - located in alley behind Election Department.

April 26, 2016: Election Day 8:00 am – 8:00 pm

Whitman County Election Department, N. 304 Main St., Colfax

Assessable Voting Available

May 5, 2016: 9:00 am Public Canvassing Board Meeting

Verify Ballot’s April 26, 2016 Special Election

Whitman County Election Department, N 304 Main St, Colfax

May 6, 2016: 9:00 am Public Canvassing Board Meeting

Certification of April 26, 2016 Special Election

- 304 Main St, Colfax 14/1

Public Meeting Notice

The Whitman County Elections Canvassing Board will hold a meeting on April 26 at 9:00 am at N. 304 Main St., Colfax, WA

The Canvassing Board for the Whitman County Elections Department will meet to review and possibly adopt the updated Whitman County Elections Canvass Board Manual. 14/1

THE SUPERIOR COURT

OF THE STATE

OF WASHINGTON

IN AND FOR

THE COUNTY OF WHITMAN

In the Matter of the Estate of:

DONALD L. CHRISTIAN,

Deceased.

Case No .: 16 4 00041 5

PROBATE NOTICE

TO CREDITORS

RCW 11.40.030

The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this Estate.

Any persons having claims against the deceased must, before the time such 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 the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets.

DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: March 31, 2016

/s/ WILLIAM B. CHRISTIAN

WILLIAM B. CHRISTIAN, Personal Representative of the Estate of

DONALD L. CHRISTIAN, Deceased

Address: 1902 Airport Road

Pullman, WA 99163

AITKEN, SCHAUBLE, PATRICK,

NEILL & SCHAUBLE

Linda M. Schauble, WSBA #014707

Attorneys for Estate

P.O. Box 307, Pullman, WA 99163

(509) 334-3505 13/3

Whitman County Fire District #5

Surplus Vehicles

The following vehicles were declared to be surplus by the Board of Commissioners of Whitman County Fire District #5: 1978 International 1600 4x4 brush fire truck, minimum acceptable bid is $500.

1970 Dodge Tradesman 300 rescue van, minimum acceptable bid is $300.

Bids should be mailed to Whitman County Fire District #5, 302 8th St., Unit 7, Lamont, WA 99017.

Bids will be taken until May 9, 2016 and opened at the regular Fire District Commissioners meeting at 6:00 p.m., May 16, 2016 at the Lamont Town Hall, 302 8th Street, Lamont, WA. 13/2

Town of Lamont

Surplus Equipment

The following items were declared to be surplus by the Town Council of Lamont:

John Deere brush hog mower deck with 3 point hitch, minimum acceptable offer is $300.

Cub Cadet LT1045 riding lawn mower, needs engine work, minimum acceptable offer is $50.

Bids should be submitted to Town of Lamont, 302 8th St., Lamont, WA 99017 by 7:00 p.m. April, 12, 2016. Bids will be opened at the regular Town Council Meeting 7:00 p.m. April 12, 2016 at the Lamont Town Hall, 302 8th St. 13/2

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

IN AND FOR

THE COUNTY OF WHITMAN

In Re the Matter of the Estate of:

FRED (FRITZ) E. ZUGER,

Deceased.

No. 16-4-00032-6

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. 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 non-probate assets.

The decedent’s date of birth, June 24, 1932, and date of death, February 9, 2016.

DATE OF FILING OF NOTICE: March 15, 2016

DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: April 7, 2016

/s/ Scott W. Zuger

SCOTT W. ZUGER

Personal Representative

/s/ Daniel S. Cronin

Daniel S. Cronin, WSBA #44476

Attorney for Estate

N. 115 Washington

Spokane, WA 99201 14/3

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT

OF THE STATE

OF WASHINGTON

IN AND FOR

THE COUNTY OF WHITMAN

IN THE MATTER

OF THE ESTATE

OF

WESLEY A. NUXOLL,

Deceased.

NO. 16-4-00045-8

PROBATE NOTICE

TO CREDITORS

(RCW 11.40.070)

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 April 7, 2016

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE JAMES P. NUXOLL

ATTORNEYS FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE

LIBEY & ENSLEY, PLLC

BRUCE ENSLEY

ADDRESS FOR MAILING OF SERVICE

P.O. Box 619

North 409 Main Street

Colfax, WA 99111-0619

Telephone: 509-397-4345 14/2

SUPERIOR COURT

OF WASHINGTON

IN AND FOR WHITMAN COUNTY

In the Matter of the Estate of:

BETTE JANE SCOTT,

Deceased.

Case No .: 16 4 00042 3

PROBATE NOTICE

TO CREDITORS

RCW 11.40.030

The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate.

Any persons having claims against the deceased must, before the time such 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 the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets.

DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: March 31, 2016

/S/ CINDY WHITE

CINDY WHITE, Personal Representative of the Estate of Bette Jane Scott, Deceased

Address: 29702 SR. 23, Lamont, WA 99017

AITKEN, SCHAUBLE, PATRICK,

NEILL & SCHAUBLE

Linda M. Schauble, WSBA #014707

Attorneys for Estate

P.O. Box 307, Pullman, WA 99163

(509) 334-3505 13/3

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID

Colfax ATHLETIC COMPLEX PHASE 1

COLFAX, WA

Sealed bids will be received by the Board of Directors of Colfax School District, at 1110 N. Morton Street, Colfax, WA 99111, for the construction of the Colfax Athletic Complex Phase 1 project. Sealed base bids must be received by 4:00 p.m. on April 19, 2016, and must be marked “Sealed Bid – Colfax Athletic Complex Phase 1, Colfax, WA”. Bids received after this time will not be considered. Bids will be opened and publicly read at 4:00 p.m. on April 19, 2016. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference will be held at the project site, 1110 N. Morton Street, Colfax, WA, at 3:00 p.m. on April 13, 2016.

General contractors and subcontractors may obtain contract documents, hard copy or CD Rom, from Architects West, 210 E. Lakeside Avenue, Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814.

General Contractors may obtain two (2) sets and subcontractors may obtain one (1) set.

Plan deposits will be returned to actual General and Subcontractor bidders upon return of all contract documents; PROVIDED documents are returned in good, unmarked, and unmutilated condition within ten (10) days after the time set for receiving bids.

Hard copies may be obtained by depositing Fifty Dollars ($50.00) per set plus a non-refundable fee of $15.00 per set for handling to be submitted by separate checks.

A CD Rom is available for non-refundable fee of $15.00 each.

A complete set of electronic contract documents will also be filed with: Abadan Regional Plan Center, Associated Builders & Contractors, Spokane Regional, Associated General Contractors, Tri-Cities Construction Council, Walla Walla Valley Plan Center, Yakima Plan Center, McGraw Hill Construction, and Architects West.

No bidder may withdraw his bid after hour set for opening thereof, unless award is delayed for a period exceeding 45 days. Colfax School District reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities or irregularities in any bid.

Colfax SCHOOL DISTRICT,

JERRY PUGH, SUPERINTENDENT 13/2

Port of Whitman County

Request for Proposal for Washington State Grain Train Strategic Plan

The Port of Whitman County is hereby announcing an RFP for firms interested in providing professional services to develop a ten-year strategic plan for the Washington State Grain Train Program. This program is a program that provides Washington state farmers with access to state and port-owned grain cars used in shipping agricultural products (predominantly wheat and barley) to both domestic and foreign markets.

Grain Train Program Goals

Move Washington-grown products reliably and efficiently to domestic and international markets.

Help preserve Washington’s short line railroads by generating revenue that may lead to better maintained or upgraded rail lines and support long-term infrastructure needs.

Reduce greenhouse gas emissions and saves fuel by reducing truck shipments.

Help reduce wear and tear on local roadways by reducing truck vehicle miles traveled (VMT).

Support a healthy multi-modal transportation system that improves economic vitality and enables development in the region.

Be self-sustaining and provide funds for the maintenance and preservation of the state-owned short line railroad when adequate funds are available to do so.

Strategic Plan Goals:

The plan will follow WSDOT’s Practical Solutions approach to make recommendations on a Railcar Fleet Size and Allocation Strategy, which addresses the following:

Operations - Use demand forecasts and stakeholder input to evaluate the effectiveness of the program’s current operating plan.

Sustainability - Assess the current revenue stream and determine if it meets the program sustainability goals. Through financial analysis, evaluate how alternative operational models would impact program revenue and sustainability.

Cost Analysis - Look at current and future maintenance expenses, as well as, projected car procurement costs to determine a plan to replace existing equipment and consider when (and if) to procure additional equipment.

Grain Car Allocation - After considering alternative operational models, the plan will recommend an allocation methodology that maintains adequate revenue, improves the existing utilization and continues to meet the programmatic goals.

Performance Management - Develop performance metrics for the program that help to both measure and communicate the program’s value and effectiveness to stakeholders and the state.

The plan will identify improvement strategies and alternatives with stakeholder engagement, including:

Stakeholder interviews (current shippers and those interested in participating in the program including cooperatives, short line and Class I railroads) consisting of questions designed to achieve the Strategic Plan Goals above.

Stakeholder outreach meetings to present the draft plan and recommended strategies and receive feedback on those recommendations.

Final Report Tasking and Deliverables

Tasking Deliverables: Contact the port to request a full project tasking outline.

Final Deliverables:

Final Plan: Washington State Grain Train Strategic Plan (consultant driven)

The consultant will incorporate all tasks, including WSDOT and the managing ports edits, to the draft plan into a concise final plan document. The plan will include an overview of each of the tasks as well as findings from all work performed. The document will also include plan recommendations that are tied back to the programmatic goals and the Strategic Plan goals. The plan must also include feedback received during the process. In addition to the final document, an Executive Summary and PowerPoint presentation summarizing the plan will also be required. All documents should be online compatible.

For a full project RFP, please contact the Port of Whitman County via phone or email at 509-397-3791 or port@portwhitman.com.

Selection of consultants

The evaluation process is designed to award this procurement not necessarily to the Consultant of least cost, but rather to the Consultant whose proposal best meets the requirements of this RFP. However, Consultants are encouraged to submit proposals that are consistent with government efforts to conserve financial resources.

*Pacific Standard Time

Port of Whitman County reserves the right to revise the above timeline.

Completion Date

All work related to this project must be completed on or before January 15, 2017.

Submittal

Interested firms should submit one (1) copy (electronic copy) of an RFP to the Port of Whitman County by 4p.m., April 26, 2016. The RFP may be submitted to the email below. Late submissions will not be considered.

Please contact Joseph R. Poire, Executive Director by phone or email at 509-397-3791 or port@portwhitman.com for general questions.

The Port of Whitman County is an equal opportunity employer.

Joseph R. Poire, Executive Director - Port of Whitman County (509)397-3791 or port@portwhitman.com 14/1

Whitman Conservation District’s April Board meeting

notice of change in time:

Summer Board meeting hours will begin on April 14, 2016 . The Board meeting will begin at 7pm at the District office, 601 N Main, Colfax, WA. Any questions call Nancy at 509-288-4644 13/2

SUPERIOR COURT

OF WASHINGTON

FOR WHITMAN COUNTY

Estate of:

GERALDINE H. BIPPES,

Deceased.

No. 16 4 00025 3

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The personal representative named below have 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 nonprobate assets.

Signed: Corey Hogan Bipes, Personal Representative:

First Publication: 3-24-16

Attorney for Personal Representative:

Stephen Bishop (WSBA #6514), BISHOP LAW OFFICE, Box 337, Garfield, Washington 99130

Telephone: (509) 635-1551 12/3

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq.

TS No .: WA-15-687036-SW APN No .: 116100007010002 Title Order No .: 150243706-WA-MSO Deed of Trust Grantor(s): KARA L WALSH Deed of Trust Grantee(s): MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR GB MORTGAGE, LLC Deed of Trust Instrument /Reference No .: 688462 I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington, the undersigned Trustee, will on 5/6/2016 , at 10:00 AM At the Main Entrance to the Whitman County Courthouse, located at 400 N. Main, Colfax, WA 99111 sell at public auction to the h ighest and best bidder, payable in the form of credit bid or cash bid in the form o f cashier’s check or certified checks from federally or State chartered banks, at the time of sale the following described real property, situated in the County of WHITMAN, State of Washington, to-wit: THE EAST HALF OF LOT 1, BLOCK 7, PROFF'S FIRST ADDITION TO Rosalia, ACCORDING TO PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN BOOK E OF PLATS, PAGE 21, RECORDS OF Whitman County, WASHINGTON. More c ommonly known as: 420 EAST F STREET, Rosalia, WA 99170 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 8/4/2008, recorded 8/14/2008, under 688462 records of Whitman County, Washington , from KARA L WALSH , as Grantor(s), to REGIONAL TRUSTEE SERVICES CORP. , as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR GB MORTGAGE, LLC , as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned by MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR GB MORTGAGE, LLC ( or by its successors-in- interest and/or assigns, if any ), to BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. .

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/Mortgage.

III. The default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/are as follows: Failure to pay when due the follo wing amounts which are now in arrears: $56,438.11 IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $106,081.41 , together with interest as provided in the Note from 10/1/2011 on, and such other costs and fees 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.

Said sale will be made without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances on 5/6/2016 .

The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by 4/25/2016 (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 4/25/2016 (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 cashier s or certified checks from a State or federally chartered bank.

The sale may be terminated any time after the 4/25/2016 (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 by paying the principal and interest, 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 address(es): NAME KARA L WALSH ADDRESS 420 EAST F STREET, Rosalia, WA 99170 by both first class and certified mail, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served, if applicable, with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in Paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting.

These requirements were completed as of 10/26/2015 .

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.

NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS – The purchaser at the Trustee’s Sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20 th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the deed of trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants who are not tenants.

After the 20 th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060.

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: Toll-free: 1-877-894-HOME (1-877-894-4663) or Web site: http://www.dfi.wa.gov/consumers/homeownership/post_purchase_counselors_foreclosure.htm .

The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development: Toll-free: 1-800-569-4287 or National Web Site: http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD or for Local counseling agencies in Washington: http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/hcc/fc/index.cfm?webListAction=search&searchstate=WA&filterSvc=dfc The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys: Telephone: 1-800-606-4819 or Web site: http://nwjustice.org/what-clear .

If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee.

This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy.

The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney.

If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only.

QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBTAND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations.

Dated: 12/24/2015 Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington, as Trustee By: Christina Contreras, Assistant Secretary Trustee’s Mailing Address: Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington C/O Quality Loan Service Corp. 411 Ivy Street, San Diego, CA 92101 (866) 645-7711 Trustee’s Physical Address: Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington 108 1 st Ave South, Suite 202 Seattle, WA 98104 (866) 925-0241 Sale Line: 800-280-2832 Or Login to: http://wa.qualityloan.com TS No .: WA-15-687036-SW IDSPub #0098524 4/7/2016 4/28/2016 14&17