Legals & Classifieds

Sep 29, 20220

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Trustee will on the 28th day of October, 2022, at the hour of 10:00 o’clock a.m., inside the main lobby of the Whitman County Courthouse, North 400 Main Street, Colfax, Washington 99111, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at time of sale, the following described real property, situated in the County of Whitman, State of Washington, to-wit:

That portion of the northeast quarter of Section 6, Township 18 North, Range 46 East, W.M., in Whitman County, Washington, described as follows:

BEGINNING at a point on the west line of First Street at its intersection with the north line of Pine Street extended westerly 80 feet west of the southwest corner of Block 15, Town of Farmington, according to plat thereof recorded in Book A of Plats, Page 122, records of said county; Thence westerly along said north line of Pine Street extended 202 feet, more or less, to the east line of Tract 13, Sheehan’s Proposed Addition to Farmington, according to plat thereof recorded in Book G of Plats, Page 18, records of said county;

Thence north along said east line 260 feet to the south line of Alder Street extended; Thence east along said south line of Alder Street extended 202 feet, more or less, to the west line of First Street;

Thence south along said west line 260 feet to the place of beginning.

Parcel Nos. 8-0360-00-00-00-0034; 8-0360-00-00-00-0037 the postal addresses of which is more commonly known as: 103 W. Pine St., Farmington, WA 99128;

which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated August 15, 2016, recorded August 15, 2016, under Auditor’s File No. 736927, records of Whitman County, Washington, from MICHAEL J. KELLER, a single person, as Grantor, to STEWART TITLE COMPANY, as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of BILLIE WOLFF, who acquired title as Billie Wolfe, and KIRBY KIEHLE, wife and husband, as Beneficiary.

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 Grantor’s default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust.

III.

The default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/are as follows: failure to pay when due the following amounts, which are in arrears:

Amounts due to cure default as Estimated amount that will be due to cure default on

of July 15, 2022 October 17, 2022

Monthly Payments

(June, July 2022) $ 1,739.48

(Aug., Sept., Oct. 2022) $ 4,348.70

Late Fees

(June, July 2022) $ 86.98

(Aug., Sept., Oct. 2022) $ 217.45

Real Property Taxes

(2021) $ 1,005.58 $ 1,029.52

(2022) $ 416.84 $ 871.60

Attorney Lien executed by

Kelsey Kittleson, filed January

27, 2021 in Whitman County

Superior Court Cause No.

20-3-00043-38 $ 1,078.00 $ 1,078.00

Attorney Fees/Trustee Fees

(Estimated) $ 4,000.00 $ 6,000.00

Sub-Total of Amounts

in Arrears: $ 8,326.88 $13,545.27

IV.

The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: Principal $41,375.92, together with interest as provided for in Promissory Note dated August 15, 2016, from the date of default, and such other costs and fees as are due under the Deed of Trust, Promissory Note, 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 28th day of October, 2022. The default(s) referred to in paragraph III, together with any subsequent payments, late charges, advances, costs and fees thereafter due, must be cured 11 days before the sale date, or no later than October 17, 2022, to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time on or before the 17th day of October, 2022, the default(s) as set forth in paragraph III, together with any subsequent payments, late charges, advances, costs and fees thereafter due, is/are cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. The sale may be terminated any time after the 17th day of October, 2022, and before the sale by the Borrower, Grantor, 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 served by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Grantor or the Grantor’s successor in interest at the following addresses:

NAME ADDRESS

Michael J. Keller P.O. Box 113

Farmington, WA 99128

Michael J. Keller 103 W. Pine St.

Farmington, WA 99128

by mailing said Notice of Default to the Grantor at the above addresses by regular first-class mail and by certified mail on May 19, 2022, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee. 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 such proof of 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 its interest in the above-described property.

IX.

Anyone having any objection to the 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 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.

Only one copy of all notices required by this chapter need be given to a person who is both the borrower and the grantor. All notices required by this chapter that are given to a general partnership are deemed given to each of its general partners, unless otherwise agreed by the parties.

DATED this 15th day of July, 2022.

McGUIRE, DeWULF, KRAGT & JOHNSON, P.S.

By: MATTHEW D. JOHNSON

Successor Trustee

WSBA No. 48045

105 S. Main St.

P.O. Box 619

Colfax, WA 99111

Office: 509-397-4345

Published: Sept. 29 and Oct. 20, 2022

ORDINANCE No. 407 2022-09

A SUMMARY of the

ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2022 BUDGET of the TOWN of LACROSSE, 403 2021-12 AS ADOPTED BY ORDINANCE NO.

Fund Current This New

Budget Amendment Total

Street #102

$71,600 $278,642 $350,242

Current Expense #001

$186,023 $19,765 $205,788

Cemetery #101

$40,050 $1,800 $41,850

Water #401

$116,000 $6,000 $122,000

Sewer #403

$106,100 $6,000 $112,100

PASSED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LACROSSE at a regular meeting thereof this 8 th day of September, 2022.

A copy of the complete ordinance may be obtained from the Town Clerk’s office during normal business hours.

Randy Camp, Mayor Angela Broeckel, Clerk-Treasurer

Published: Sept. 29, 2022

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF WHITMAN

No. 22-4-00135-38

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF

RICHARD A. UTKE,

Deceased.

AMENDED 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 SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE CRAIG LEE UTKE

ATTORNEYS FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE MCGUIRE, DEWULF, KRAGT & JOHNSON, P.S.

MATTHEW D. JOHNSON

ADDRESS FOR MAILING OF SERVICE P.O. Box 619

105 S. Main St.

Colfax, WA 99111-0619

Telephone: 509-397-4345

Published: Sept. 22 and 29, and Oct. 6, 2022

NOTICE OF HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of County Commissioners of Whitman County, Washington will meet in its office in the Whitman County Commissioners’ regular meeting location in Colfax, Washington on Monday, the 3rd day of October 2022, at the hour of 10:30 a.m. for the purpose of considering Whitman County’s Six-Year Road Program (2023 – 2028), at which time and place any taxpayer may appear and be heard for or against said program. Remote participation is also available for attending County Commissioners’ meetings at: https://zoom.us/j/250921172.

Arrangements will be made to accommodate questions and provide responses to non-English speaking residents. Upon receiving 72 hours’ advance notice, the County will make arrangements to reasonably accommodate the needs of special groups of citizens, including those who are physically disabled or otherwise impaired. Please call (509) 397-5240 if such assistance is needed. Accommodations for the disabled are accessible at the east entrance to the Courthouse.

Dated this 19th day of September, 2022

Corey Mitzimberg,

Clerk of the Board

Published: Sept. 22 and 29, 2022

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR WHITMAN COUNTY

WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., Plaintiff, vs. RYAN T CLARK, Defendant.

Case No .: 21-2-00059-38 SUMMONS (Service by Publication- 60 Days)

The State of Washington to the said Defendant RYAN T CLARK: You are hereby summoned to appear within sixty days after the date of the first

publication of this summons, to wit, within sixty days after the 25rd day of August, 2022, and defend the above-entitled action in the above entitled court, and answer the complaint of the plaintiff and serve a copy of your answer upon the undersigned attorneys for plaintiff at his office below stated; and in case of your failure so to do, judgment will be rendered against you according to the demand of the complaint, which has been filed with the clerk of said court. The complaint in the action is for the collection of money owed. Ashley B. Bittner WSBA No. 48371 Bradley G. Nykamp WSBA No. 53395 Peterson Nykamp Law, LLC Riverview Plaza-Building II 16000 Christensen Road, Suite 301 Tukwila WA 98188-2967 Telephone: 206-479-2070 Facsimile: 206-479-2071 Email: a.bittner@legalut.com

Published: Sept. 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29, and Oct. 6 and 13 2022

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES SOLICITATION

Request for Statements of Qualifications (SOQs)

Town of Albion

Request for Qualification Data to Furnish Engineering Services

The Town of Albion is requesting qualified engineers to submit Statements of Qualifications

(SOQ) for providing engineering services related to the design and construction administration

for the Water System Improvements Project which includes new electrical controls and water meter at the Cemetery Well, installation of a telemetry system, new booster pump station, new water meters, portable emergency generator, and other miscellaneous improvements. The project budget, including construction, is approximately $982,500. Questions regarding this solicitation should be directed to Ms. Starr Cathey, Town Clerk, at (509) 332-5095.

Consultant selection will be based upon the following criteria, weighted as indicated: 1) firm experience (15); 2) proposed consultant team (15); 3) project understanding and approach (20); 4) past performance/references (15); 5) familiarity with community and local knowledge (15);

and 6) application and administration experience with federally funded projects, especially

Washington Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program (20). Interviews may be held at the Town’s discretion.

Firms desiring consideration shall submit two copies of their SOQ to the Town of Albion, PO Box 38, Albion, WA 99102. SOQs may also be submitted electronically to the following email address: townofalbion@palouse.com. Submittals must be received by September 28, 2022, no later than 5:00 p.m. (local time). SOQs shall not exceed 25 total pages, excluding front and back covers.

This project is funded through the Washington State Community Development Block Grant

Program with federal funds provided by the U.S. 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 process and conduct of the project.

The Town of Albion is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Minority- and

women-owned firms are encouraged to submit proposals.

Published: Sept. 29, and Oct. 20, 2022

TOWN OF LACROSSE

ORDINANCE NO. 408 2022-9

RCW 84.55.120

WHEREAS, the Town of LaCrosse has met and considered its budget for the calendar year 2023; and, WHEREAS, the districts actual levy amount from the previous year was $36,026; and, WHERAS, the population of this district is less than 10,000; and now, therefore,

BE IT RESOLVED by the governing body of the taxing district that an increase in the regular property tax levy is hereby authorized for the levy to be collected in the 2023 tax year. The dollar amount of the increase over the actual levy amount from the previous year shall be $ 360.00 which is a percentage increase of 1% from the previous year. This increase is exclusive of additional revenue resulting from new construction, improvements to property, newly constructed wind turbines, any increase in the value of state assessed property, any annexations that have occurred and refunds made.

Adopted by the Town Council this 8th day of September, 2022.

Randy Camp, Mayor Angela Broeckel, Clerk/Treasurer

Published: Sept. 29, 2022

TOWN OF ROSALIA

NEW STORAGE SHOP BUILDING

WHITMAN COUNTY,

WASHINGTON

INVITATION FOR BIDS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed Bids for the New Storage Shop Building Project will be received in paper copy form by the Town of Rosalia, State of Washington, at City Hall in Rosalia, WA, until 2:00 P.M. local time, on October 20, 2022, at which time all bids will be opened and publicly read. Any Bids received after the specified time will not be considered, regardless of the reason. Refer to the Bidder’s Checklist for a list of items that are required in the bid.

The project generally consists of work to construct a new 50-foot by 80-foot post-framed storage shop with reinforced concrete floor next to the existing Town Shop in Rosalia. This project is scheduled for completion before the end of 2023.

Hard copies of the sealed bid proposals must be addressed to the Town of Rosalia and delivered to the City Hall (hand delivered to 110 W Fifth St, Rosalia WA 99170 -OR- mailed to PO Box 277, Rosalia, WA 99170) by the time and date specified for opening, and in an envelope clearly marked “SEALED BID FOR NEW STORAGE SHOP BUILDING”. In person acceptance of delivered bids will be available at City Hall during normal hours of operation prior to bid opening. NO FACSIMILES OR EMAILS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

SEALED BID PROPOSALS MUST BE DELIVERED BEFORE 2:00 P.M.

Bidding Documents may be obtained at http://www.jubplanroom.com. Should you need assistance with this process, contact J-U-B ENGINEERS, Inc. at (509) 458-3727.

Bidders are strongly encouraged to visit the site of the new storage shop building. For project related questions, contact Layne Merritt, P.E. at J-U-B ENGINEERS, Inc. – (509) 458-3727.

All bid proposals shall be accompanied by a bid proposal deposit in the form of a certified check, cashiers check, or surety bond in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the amount of such bid proposal. Only properly executed proposals submitted on the forms furnished in the Bidding Documents will be accepted.

Rejection of Bids: The Town of Rosalia reserves the right to reject any and all Bids, or any Bid not conforming to the intent and purpose of the Bidding Documents. No Bidder may withdraw their Bid within 60 days after the actual Bid Opening.

All contractors must be licensed to conduct business in Washington State. The Town of Rosalia is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (Small, Minority- and Women-Owned Businesses) are encouraged to submit bids.

_________________________

/s/ Leland Root, Mayor

Published: Sept. 29, and Oct. 6, 2022

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF

WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF WHITMAN

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF

WILLIAM HOWARD HUGHES, JR.,

Deceased.

PROBATE NOTICE TO

CREDITORS

(RCW 11.40.030)

No. 22-4-00134-38

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 PUBLICATIONSEPTEMBER 15, 2022

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVEWILLIAM SCOTT HUGHES

ATTORNEYS FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE MCGUIRE, DEWULF, KRAGT &

JOHNSON, P.S.

MATTHEW D. JOHNSON

ADDRESS FOR MAILING OF SERVICE

P.O. Box 619 105 S. Main St.

Colfax, WA 99111-0619

Telephone: 509-397-4345

Published: Sept. 15, 22 and 29, 2022

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON, COUNTY OF WHITMAN

In the matter of the Estate of:

RALPH F. WEBB,

Deceased.

No. 22-4-00137-38

PROBATE NOTICE TO

CREDITORS

RCW 11.40.030

Jeffrey Webb 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 attorneys at the address stated below, a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the 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: September 29, 2022

Attorneys for the Personal Representative:

ESSER, SANDBERG & BOYD, PLLC

By Roger Sandberg, WSBA #39020, 520 E Main St, Pullman, WA 99163

Published: Sept. 29, and Oct. 6 and 13, 2022

NOTICE OF DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE (DNS) AND A PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING

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 proposes amendments to its zoning ordinances, Chapter 19.03 – Definitions, adding definitions for assisted living facility, bunkhouse, and cabin; Chapter 19.10 – Agricultural District, making several changes in order to be consistent with the adoption of a new Comprehensive Plan; Chapter 19.12 – Cluster Residential District, eliminating language that is no longer pertinent; Chapters 19.15 and 19.16, North and South Pullman-Moscow Corridor Districts, amending Planning Department responsibilities; Chapter 19.41 – Rural Community Center District (RCC-1), adding assisted living facilities to the list of conditional uses; Chapter 19.54 – Nonconforming Uses And Special Exceptions, eliminating language regarding disuse of residential buildings; Chapter 19.59 – Surface Mining And Rock Crushing, adding language to make it consistent with the Comprehensive Plan; and Chapter 9.04 – State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA), correcting a mistaken statement.

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. A virtual public hearing will be held by the Whitman County Planning Commission on October 19, 2022, at 7:00 PM. Go to https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87805444040 to join the hearing.

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 p.m. on Thursday, October 13, 2022, to the County Planning Office, P.O. Box 430, Colfax, WA 99111-0430, (fax) 509-397-6210,

Alan L. Thomson

County Planner

file: SEPA 22-07

Published: Sept. 29, 2022

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SALARY: $14.49 per hour. CLOSING DATE: October 1, 2022 For an application and full job description contact Whitman County Human Resources, http://www.whitmancounty.org, 400 North Main Street, Colfax, WA 99111 or call (509)397-6205 ADA/EOE.

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