Legal NoticeS: March 5, 2020

Mar 05, 20200

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 16, 2020 for residual and noxious weed control on all roads, gravel and paved.

Dated this March 2nd, 2020

Connie Ellis, Deputy

Clerk of the Board 10/2

NOTICE OF ROAD CLOSURE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following Whitman County roads/bridges will be closed to vehicular traffic for the 2020 Snake River Canyon Half Marathon, pursuant to R.C.W.47.48.01, for the time periods specified below:

County Road No. 9000, the Wawawai Road from the Wawawai Park to Steptoe Canyon Road on March 7, 2020 from 8:30 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS of Whitman County, Washington

GIVEN under my hand this 24th day of February, 2020.

W. Mark Storey, P.E., County Engineer 9/2

Automatic Re-Electionof Incumbent Notice

The Pine Creek Conservation District Board of Supervisors hereby informs the voting public that the incumbent, Joe St. John, has been re-elected to the currently open Conservation District seat by reason of being the only person filing for the position by the deadline. Therefore, no poll site, absentee balloting or mail balloting will be performed pursuant to WAC 135-110-370. For further information, please contact the District at 509-285-5122. 10/2

The Town of Garfield is closing their trailer court and surplusing 4 mobile home trailers located on the property. Contact the Town of Garfield with any questions at 509-635-1604 or garfield-town@completebbs.com. Bids must be delivered to town hall or mailed to PO Box 218, Garfield, WA 99130, by March 11th, 2020 at 5:00 pm. All bids must be labeled “Sealed Bid Trailer Park” and must be in a sealed envelope. Please include the price you are willing to bid per item and/or for all trailers. Trailers must be removed within 40 days from date of notification of winning bid.

The Town of Garfield has the right to refuse any and all bids.

Specifications:

1968 Broadmore VIN: 13H8RS1302

1972 Hacienda VIN: S9951

1964 New Moon VIN: 50-M10

1970 Fleetwood VIN: 64CVE-12

9/2

NOTICE OF A MITIGATED DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE (M-DNS)

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

Whitman Conservation District and Bryan Jones propose a stream bank restoration of Alkali Flat Creek to prevent further incision of the stream, reduce erosion, and create habitat complexity. The project site is located approximately 1 mile east of Dusty, in the S 1⁄2 of Section 2, Township 15 N., Range 41 E., W.M., Whitman County, Washington. The project site stretches for approximately 5200 feet on the north side of SR 26.

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 County 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 PM on Thursday, March 19, 2020, to the County Planning Office, P.O. Box 430, Colfax, WA 99111-0430, fax: (509) 397-6210.

Alan L. Thomson

County Planner

file: SEPA 20-04 10/1

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF

STATE OF WASHINGTON

DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY

NOTICE OF APPLICATIONS FOR

CHANGE/TRANSFER OF

WATER RIGHT UNDER

FOUR (4) GROUND WATER

CERTIFICATES

TAKE NOTICE:

That the City of Colfax, WA, has made application for change/transfer of water right in order to add one well as granted under Ground Water Certificate Nos. 660-A, 893-D, 894-D and G3-23211C.

That Ground Water Certificate Nos. 660-A, 893-D, 894-D and G3-23211C authorize the withdrawal of 600 gallons per minute, 250 acre-feet per year, continuously, for municipal supply of the City of Colfax.

That the authorized points of withdrawal are from Well 1 and 2) within the NE/ANE/4 of Sec. 32, T. 17 N., R. 44 E.W.M .; Well 3) SWANEY4 of Sec. 11, T. 16 N., R 43 E.W.M., and Well 4) SW/SW/4 of Sec. 14, T. 16 N., R. 43 E.W.M.

That the authorized place of use is the area served by the City of Colfax.

That the city proposes to add one well within the SW’ASE/4 of Sec. 21, T. 16 N., R. 43 E.W.M.

All within Whitman County, Washington.

Protests or objections to approval of this application must include a detailed statement of the basis for objections; protests must be accompanied by a fifty ($50.00) dollar recording fee and filed with the Department of Ecology, at the address shown below, within thirty (30) days from last date of publication, March 5, 2020.

STATE OF WASHINGTON

DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY

WATER RESOURCE PROGRAM-ERO

PO 47611

OLYMPIA, WA 98504-7611 9/2

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF

THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

IN AND FOR THE COUNTY

OF WHITMAN

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF

ELMER “RONALD”

LEINWEBER,

Deceased.

NO. 20-4-00017-38

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 MARCH 5, 2020

CO-PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES

LORA “SUSAN” HERMAN/CHERYL LYNN GILMAN

ATTORNEYS FOR CO-PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES

CARPENTER, MCGUIRE & DEWULF, 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 10/3

Request for Statements

of Qualifications

To Furnish Engineering and

Land Surveying Services

Town of Oakesdale,

Washington

The Town of Oakesdale, Washington (pursuant of Chapter 61, Laws of 1981 and RCW 39.80) is inviting statements of qualifications and performance information from firms interested in providing professional engineering and land surveying services for the 2020-2021 calendar years in conjunction with Town sponsored projects. Projects for which services are sought may include water and wastewater system improvement planning and design, street, sidewalk, and storm drainage improvement design, grant and loan applications, environmental documentation, land surveying, geotechnical design; construction engineering and contract administration for projects that may be funded under a variety of federal, state, and local funding programs.

Qualifications must include general firm information, experience resumes for the above listed types of projects or services, experience with state and federal funding programs, resumes of key personnel, a typical project approach, and references. Statements of qualifications will be reviewed and placed on file for the 2020-2021 calendar years, and used as the source from which to select one or more qualified firms from whom a detailed proposal may be requested for any specific project. Minority and women-owned firms are encouraged to submit statements of qualification. The Town of Oakesdale is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Project(s) could be funded (either partially or in entirely) through the Washington State Community Development Block Grant Program with federal funds provided by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development. As a result, cost plus percentage of construction cost contracts will not be allowed and a number of state and federal equal opportunity and affirmative action requirements will apply to the selection proves and conduct of the project.

Questions regarding this solicitation should be directed to Mary DeGon, Town of Oakesdale at the following address: P.O. Box 246, Oakesdale, WA 99158. Responses of interested firms must be received at the above address or at City Hall no later than 4:00 p.m. PST on Monday, March 16, 2020. 10/2

SEPA DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE

CITY OF Colfax, BUILDING &

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

DEPARTMENT

Changes to Colfax Municipal

Code 18.08 Environmental

Policies

Description of proposal: Updating the Colfax Municipal Code Chapter 15.44 Flood Damage Prevention to comply with state and federal regulations; amendment to the CMC related to flood damage prevention. The proposed amendments intend to clarify existing regulation. No new regulations are proposed.

Location of proposal: The proposed Colfax Municipal Code change would affect the City limits of the City of Colfax, WA.

Proponent and Lead Agency:

City of Colfax, Building & Community Development Department

Colfax City Hall

400 N Mill St.

Colfax, WA 99111

(509) 397-3861

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 43.212.030 (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 upon 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.

[X] This DNS is issued under WAC 197-11-340(2); the lead agency will not act on this proposal for 14 days from the issue date below. Comments must be submitted by 5:00PM on 03/11/2020

Responsible Official: Steve Bretveld

Position/Title: Building & Community Development Associate

Email: building@colfaxwa.org Phone: 509-397-3861

DATE OF ISSUE: 02/26/2020 10/1

SEPA DETERMINATION OFNONSIGNIFICANCE

CITY OF Colfax, BUILDING &

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

DEPARTMENT

Changes to Colfax Municipal

Code 18.08 Environmental

Policies

Description of proposal: Updating the Colfax Municipal Code Chapter 18.08 pertaining to its Environmental Policy per WAC 197-11-800 Categorical exemptions (1 sub section c) which allows City's to increase the Minor new construction to the listed maximums in sub section d under “All other Counties.”

Location of proposal: The proposed Colfax Municipal Code change would affect the City limits of the City of Colfax, WA.

Proponent and Lead Agency:

City of Colfax, Building & Community Development Department

Colfax City Hall

400 N Mill St. Colfax, WA 99111

(509) 397-3861

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 upon 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.

[X] This DNS is issued under WAC 197-11-340(2); the lead agency will not act on this proposal for 14 days from the issue date below. Comments must be submitted by 5:00PM on 03/06/2020.

Responsible Official: Steve Bretveld

Position/Title: Building & Community Development Associate Email: building@colfaxwa.org Phone: 509-397-3861

DATE OF ISSUE: 02/21/2020 10/1

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

IN AND FOR THE COUNTY

OF WHITMAN

In the Matter of the Estate of:

JOE M. CAMPERO,

Deceased.

Case No .: 20 4 00014 38

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 non-probate assets.

DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: February 20, 2020

/s/ CARMEN LEE KERN

CARMEN LEE KERN, Personal Representative of the Estate of JOE M. CAMPERO Deceased

Address: 1133 Westmoreland Cr. Walnut Creek, CA. 94596

AITKEN, SCHAUBLE, PATRICK,

NEILL & SCHAUBLE

Linda M. Schauble, WSBA #014707

Attorneys for Estate

P.O. Box 307

Pullman, WA 99163

(509) 334-3505 8/3

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

PROJECT TITLE: Rosalia MUNICIPAL AIRPORT RUNWAY

REHABILITATION

Sealed proposals will be received for the Runway Rehabilitation project, addressed to the Rosalia Municipal Airport, 110 W 5th St, Rosalia, WA 99170 until 2:00 pm local time on March 26, 2020, and then will be publicly opened and read. Bids received after the time fixed for the opening will not be considered.

A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held at the Rosalia Council Chambers behind the Rosalia Library, 402 S. Whitman Avenue at 10:30 am, local time March 10, 2020 for those interested contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers.

The project consists of approximately 12,500 SY of Runway Rehabilitation. Pavement rehabilitation will consist of crack sealing and application of a seal coat, along with reapplication of pavement markings.

Copies may be viewed at the office of J-U-B ENGINEERS, Inc., located at 846 6th Street Clarkston, WA 99403.

Plans, Contract Documents and Specifications and any addenda are available at http://www.questcdn.com, Project #6864317. You may download digital copies of the Bidding Documents (including any Addenda) from QuestCDN at http://www.questcdn.com upon payment of thirty dollars ($30.00). Should you need assistance with this process, please contact QuestCDN at 952-233-1632. Bids will only be accepted from those registered with QuestCDN plan holders.

Each bid must be accompanied by a certified check, cash, cashier's check, or bid bond in an amount not less than 5% of the total bid.

CIVIL RIGHTS – TITLE VI

The Town of Rosalia in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. §§ 2000d to 2000d-4) and the Regulations, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full and fair opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award.

The proposed contract is also under and subject to the following federal clauses:

• Affirmative Action,

• Government-wide Debarment and Suspension

• Government-wide Requirements for Drug-free Workplace

• Foreign Trade Restrictions

• Buy American Preference

• Disadvantage Business Enterprise Requirements as follows:

Town of Rosalia is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. The requirements of 49 CFR part 26 apply to this contract. It is the policy of the [Insert Name of Owner] to practice nondiscrimination based on race, color, sex or national origin in the award or performance of this contract. The Owner encourages participation by all firms qualifying under this solicitation regardless of business size or ownership.

All required Federal Clauses including the labor provisions, and wage rates are included in the specifications and bid documents. Each bidder must supply all of the information required by the bid documents and specifications.

This project includes Federal funds and is subject to the wage provisions of the Washington State Public Works Laws, Federal Davis-Bacon, and related acts. Payments to the Contractor will not made unless Intentto Pay Prevailing Wages have been filed and approved for the Prime Contractor and all subcontractors.

Each bidder shall furnish the Statement of Bidders Pre-Qualifications to the OWNER with satisfactory evidence of his competency to perform the work contemplated with the bid.

The Town of Rosalia reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, waive any informalities, or irregularities, postpone the award of the Contract for a period not to exceed One Hundred Twenty (120) days, and accept the proposal that is in the best interest of the Town of Rosalia. The award of the Bid is contingent upon the receipt of Federal funding.

Dates Advertised:

March 5th, 2020

March 12th, 2020 10/2

Trustee Sale # 079786-WA

Title # 190721069 Notice of Trustee’s Sale Grantor(s): DIANE L. GILCHRIST, AN UNMARRIED PERSON Grantee(s): PIONEER TITLE COMPANY, A WASHINGTON CORPORATION, as Trustee Current beneficiary of the deed of trust: U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR LEGACY MORTGAGE ASSET TRUST 2018-RPL2 Current trustee of the deed of trust: CLEAR RECON CORP Current mortgage servicer of the deed of trust: Rushmore Loan Management Services, LLC Reference number of the deed of trust: 631971 Parcel number(s): 101300003130000 CX PERK 2ND ADD LTS 11-13 EXC ROAD BLK 3 I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, CLEAR RECON CORP, 9311 S.E. 36th Street, Suite 100, Mercer Island, WA 98040, Trustee will on 4/3/2020 at 10:00 AM OUTSIDE THE Whitman County COURTHOUSE INSIDE THE MAIN LOBBY, NORTH 404 MAIN ST, Colfax, WA 99111 sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable, in the form of cash, or 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: LOTS 11,12,13 AND A PORTION OF 14, BLOCK 3, PERKINS 2ND ADDITION TO Colfax, ACCORDING TO PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN VOLUME B OF PLATS, PAGE 5, RECORDS OF Whitman County, WASHINGTON, BORDERED BY EXTENSION EASTERLY OF THE SOUTH LINE OF LOT 4 OF PRESCOTT AND PERKINS ADDITION, THE WESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY OF Colfax CITY STREET DEPICTED IN INSTRUMENT NO. 504644 AND LOT 14'S ORIGINAL LOT LINES ON THE WEST AND SOUTH LYING WEST OF SAID CITY STREET. (AS DESCRIBED IN SURVEY RECORDED FEBRUARY 27, 1997, UNDER AUDITOR'S FILE NO. 601606.) Commonly known as: 1019 N PARK ST Colfax, WA 99111 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 10/10/2001, recorded 10/15/2001, as Auditor's File No. 631971, records of Whitman County, Washington, from DIANE L. GILCHRIST, AN UNMARRIED PERSON, as Grantor(s), to PIONEER TITLE COMPANY, A WASHINGTON CORPORATION, as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, A WASHINGTON CORPORATION, as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned to U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR LEGACY MORTGAGE ASSET TRUST 2018-RPL2, under an Assignment recorded under Auditor's File No 752495. II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust or the Beneficiary’s 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/Mortgage. 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: $16,463.23 IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $37,319.77, together with interest as provided in the Note from 10/1/2018, 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 4/3/2020. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by 3/23/2020, (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 3/23/2020 (11 days before the sale) the default as set forth in Paragraph III is cured and the Trustee's fees and costs are paid. with cashiers or certified checks from a State or federally chartered bank. The sale may be terminated any time after the 3/23/2020 (11 days before the sale date) and before the sale, by the Borrower or Grantor or the or the Grantor’s successor interest or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance by paying the 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 address(es): SEE ATTACHED EXHIBIT “1” by both first class and certified mail on 9/23/2019, 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. 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 who are not tenants. After the 20th 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. If you are a servicemember or a dependent of a servicemember, you may be entitled to certain protections under the federal Servicemembers Civil Relief Act and any comparable state laws regarding the risk of foreclosure. If you believe you may be entitled to these protections, please contact our office immediately. THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date on 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: 1-877-894-HOME(1-877-894-4663). Web site: http://www.dfi.wa.gov/consumers/homeownership/post_purchase_counselors_foreclosure.htm The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Telephone: 1-800-569-4287 Web site: 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 Web site: http://nwjustice.org/what-clear THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND Payment must be in cash or ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Dated: 11/20/2019 CLEAR RECON CORP, as Successor Trustee. For additional information or service you may contact: Clear Recon Corp 9311 S.E. 36th Street, Suite 100 Mercer Island, WA 98040 Phone: (206) 707-9599