Legal notices

| Jan 19, 20230

NOTICE TO VENDORS AND CONTRACTORS

Whitman County, Washington is soliciting vendors and contractors for placement on the following lists:

1) General Government Office/Data Processing Equipment

2) General Government Building Maintenance/Park and Recreation

3) General Government Professional Services

4) Public Works Department Materials, Equipment, Supplies, Etc.

5) Public Works Department Contractors

6) Public Works Department Professional Services

Whitman County maintains current rosters of vendors and contractors from which proposals will be requested for the purchase of Materials, Equipment, Supplies or Services for various small works projects.

In accordance with RCW Chapter 39.80, Whitman County invites letters of interest from consultants wishing to be placed on the Professional Services Roster. For any particular work, consultants to be considered will be selected from the Professional Services Roster or from responses to advertisements for consultants for that particular work. Contracts will be negotiated in accordance with RCW 39.80 and Whitman County’s selection procedures.

Whitman County in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, Part 21, nondiscrimination in federally assisted programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively insure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full 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.

Cities, towns and districts within Whitman County who have entered into an interlocal agreement with the County may choose to select materials, equipment, supplies or services from these lists.

Any vendor or contractor wishing placement on any list or updating current information may do so by accessing the Whitman County Website at http://www.whitmancounty.org, subtitle, “Small Works Roster”. For specific information regarding unbound letters of submittal, please call 509-397-4622. Vendors and contractors who have completed a questionnaire within the past 10 years do not need to resubmit another questionnaire.

Corey Mitzimberg, Clerk of the Board

Published Jan. 12 & Jan. 19

Notice of Joint Local-State Public Comment Period, SEPA Environmental Review, and Public Hearing:

Whitman County Shoreline Master Program Coalition - 2023 Periodic Review

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Whitman County Shoreline Master Program Coalition and Washington State Department of Ecology (Ecology) are seeking comments on the Coalition’s Shoreline Master Program (SMP) periodic review and proposed SMP Amendments. The joint 30-day local/state public comment period will run from January 12, 2023 through February 14, 2023, at 5:00 p.m.

Authority for the periodic review is based on Washington’s Shoreline Management Act (Ch. 90.58 RCW) and related rules. These amendments were led by Whitman County as a coalition of County government and participating city and towns with designated shorelines of the state. The participating communities include: Whitman County; Albion; Colfax, Rosalia, Tekoa, Pullman, Palouse. This periodic update is in order to comply with WAC 173-26-090, which requires all local governments to review their SMPs on an eight-year schedule set in state law and revise it if necessary. The review ensures the SMP keeps up with changes in state law, changes in other County, City and Town plans and regulations, and other changed circumstances. The Coalition has elected to use the optional joint review process to combine the local and Ecology comment periods, as allowed under WAC 173-26-104. No additional comment period will occur during the state review process. Comments provided to the County will be reviewed by both the Coalition and Ecology. There is no need to send comments directly to Ecology.

Comments may be submitted to project consultant Rachel Granrath at rachel.granrath@scjalliance.com, or to County Planner, Alan Thomson at Alan.Thomson@whitmancounty.net or mailed to Whitman County Planning Department, 310 N Main Street, Colfax, WA 99111. Comments may also be at the public hearing noted below.

At the conclusion of the comment period, the Coalition will prepare a response to comments and determine whether changes are needed. Public comments and County responses will be shared with Ecology. After local adoption, the SMP amendment will be formally submitted to Ecology for final action per WAC 173-26-104 and WAC 173-26-110. Ecology will review amendments for consistency with state laws and rules. Ecology may either approve the program as adopted or may recommend changes.

Environmental Documents: This proposed amendment is considered a non-project action and an Environmental Checklist has been prepared in accordance with the provisions of the State Environmental Policy Act. The lead agency for this notice, Whitman County Building & Planning Department, intends to issue a SEPA DNS under WAC 197-11-340(2). The SEPA notification will be published and circulated separately and will also be available at the below County SMP Periodic Update webpage.

Documents related to this proposal are available for review at: https://whitmancounty.org/598/Shoreline-Master-Program

A hybrid Public Hearing is to be held by the Whitman County Planning Commission on February 15 2023, at 7:00 p.m. The meeting location is at 310 N Main St, Colfax, WA 99111, Auditorium, First Floor, Public Service Building Colfax, Washington. There is also a remote participation zoom link listed below:

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Alan L. Thomson

County Planner

Published Jan. 12 & Jan. 19

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:

The members of the Whitman County Shoreline Master Program (SMP) Coalition propose to amend their respective SMPs consistent with the requirements of Washington’s Shoreline Management Act (Ch. 90.58 RCW). Authority for the periodic review is based on the Shoreline Management Act and related rules, and amendments to the Coalition members’ SMPs have been prepared consistent with Department of Ecology guidelines (WAC 173-26-201). These amendments were led by Whitman County as a coalition of County government and participating cities and towns with designated shorelines of the state. The participating communities are Whitman County, Town of Albion, City of Colfax, City of Palouse, City of Pullman, Town of Rosalia, and City of Tekoa.

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/in-person public hearing will be held by the Whitman County Planning Commission on February 15, 2023, at 7:00 PM. To virtually attend, please use this direct ZOOM link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86008577814

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, February 2, 2023, and by 5 p.m. on February 15, 2023, for non-SEPA comments, to the County Planning Office, P.O. Box 430, Colfax, WA 99111-0430, (fax) 509-397-6210,

Alan L. Thomson

County Planner

Published Jan. 19

INVITATION FOR BIDS

Sealed bids for the Town of Rosalia Water System Emergency Power Improvements project, will be received at the Town of Rosalia, Town Hall, 110 W. Fifth St., Rosalia, WA 99170 until 2:00 P.M., February 2, 2023, at which time the bids will be publicly opened and read.

The project generally consists of work to construct backup power improvements at the well site and booster station site, telemetry improvements at the reservoir, and other miscellaneous items of work related to the water system controls.

Copies of the Contract Documents for bidding purposes 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.

A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held 2:00 P.M., January 19, 2023 at Rosalia Town Hall, 110 W. Fifth St., Rosalia, WA. 99170.

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 TOWN OF Rosalia WATER SYSTEM EMERGENCY POWER IMPROVEMENTS”. 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 FEBRUARY 2, 2023, 2:00 P.M. LOCAL TIME.

All bid proposals shall be accompanied by a bid proposal deposit in 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 by the Town of Rosalia will be accepted. All bidders are required to submit a list of subcontractors that will perform work on the project amounting to ten percent (10%) or more of the contract amount.

All work performed on this project will be subject to the higher of the prevailing state or federal wage rates.

The Town of Rosalia is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Small, Minority- and Women-owned firms are encouraged to submit bids.

This project is funded through the Washington State Community Development Block Grant program with federal funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Award of the construction contract is contingent upon approval by the funding agency.

A tabulation of the bids received, together with the recommendation of the Mayor of Rosalia, will be presented to the Town Council at the first available regularly scheduled meeting. The Town Council reserves the right to reject any and all Proposals, to waive any and all informalities and the right to disregard all nonconforming, nonresponsive or conditional Proposals.

/s/ Leland Root, Mayor

Published Jan. 12 & Jan. 19

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF WHITMAN

NO. 20-7-00026-38

Dependency of LILLIANNA OSTOJ (DOB: 06/30/20)

NOTICE AND SUMMONS/ORDER DEPENDENCY AND ADVICE OF RIGHTS

State of Washington to: Bradley Stamper I-NOTICE OF HEARING, 1.1 You are notified that a petition was filed with the court alleging that the above-named child is dependent. A dependency petition begins a process which, if the child is found dependent, could result in substantial restriction or permanent loss of your parental rights. 1.2 A dependency fact-finding hearing will be held on February 2, 2023 at 1:30 p.m. at Whitman County Superior Court, N. 400 Main, Colfax Washington. 1.3 The purpose of the hearing is to hear and consider evidence on the petition. If you do not appear, the court may enter an order in your absence establishing dependency. II-SUMMONS/ORDER TO APPEAR, You are summoned and required to appear at the hearing on the date, time and place indicated above. You may also appear via telephone or via a Zoom link. If you choose to appear by phone or Zoom this must be done between 1:30 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. on the date noted above. Please visit http://www.whitmancounty.org to learn how to connect to this court hearing by telephone or Zoom video: Department: CLERK; Link: ACCESS COURT HEARING. NOTICE, VIOLATION OF THIS ORDER OR SUMMONS MAY SUBJECT YOU TO A PROCEEDING FOR CONTEMPT OF COURT PURSUANT TO RCW 13.34.070. III-ADVICE OF RIGHTS, 3.1 You have important legal rights, and you must take steps to protect your interest. 3.2 You have the right to a fact-finding hearing before a judge. At the hearing, you have the right to speak on your own behalf, to introduce evidence, to examine witnesses, and to receive a decision based solely on the evidence presented to the judge. You should attend this hearing. 3.3 You have the right to be represented by a lawyer. If you cannot afford a lawyer you have the right to request a public defender. If you qualify, a lawyer will be appointed by the court to represent you. If you wish to have a lawyer appointed, contact Lorena Lynch, N. 400 Main, Colfax. WA 99111, phone (509) 397-6244. You may call Lisa Elliot, DCYF Social Worker, for more information about your child. The agency’s name and telephone number are 418 S. Main St., Ste 2, Colfax, WA 99111, (509) 397-5040. 3.4 Your lawyer can look at the social and legal files in your case, talk to the agency social worker, tell you about the law, help you understand your rights and help you at hearings. 3.5 You have the right to subpoena witnesses on your behalf at a hearing of the facts of the petition. 3.6 You have the right to request a shelter care hearing to determine the placement of your child, if the child has been removed from your care pending the fact-finding hearing on the petition. 3.7 You may request that the department facilitate a case conference to develop a written service agreement following the shelter care hearing. The service agreement may not conflict with the court’s order of shelter care. You may request that a multidisciplinary team, family group conference, prognostic staffing, or case conference be convened for your child’s case. You may participate in these processes with your counsel present. 3.8 You may voluntarily waive these rights. Dated: 12/14/2022 By Direction of the Honorable Gary Libey, Judge, Jill E. Whelchel, Clerk

Published Jan. 5, Jan. 12 & Jan. 19

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq.108 1st Ave South, Suite 202 Seattle, WA 98104 Trustee Sale No .: WA-22-937692-BB Title Order No .: 8776584 Reference Number of Deed of Trust: Instrument No. 744145 Parcel Number(s): 1-1745-00-14-12-0000 Grantor(s) for Recording Purposes under RCW 65.04.015: FLOYD J. SCHMELTER, A SINGLE MAN Current Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust and Grantee (for Recording Purposes under RCW 65.04.015): FLAGSTAR BANK, FSB Current Trustee of the Deed of Trust: Quality Loan Service Corporation of Washington Current Loan Mortgage Servicer of the Deed of Trust: Flagstar Bank, FSB I.NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington, the undersigned Trustee, will on 1/27/2023, the date to which the 12/16/2022 is postponed to, at 9:00 AM At the Main Entrance to the Whitman County Courthouse, located at 400 N. Main, Colfax, WA 99111 sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable in the form of credit bid or cash bid in the form of 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: LOT 12, BLOCK 14, HUFFMAN’S SECOND ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF Tekoa, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME B OF PLATS, PAGE 48, RECORDS OF Whitman County, WASHINGTON. More commonly known as: 228 E MAIN, Tekoa, WA 99033-9505 Subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 11/2/2017, recorded 11/3/2017, under Instrument No. 744145 records of Whitman County, Washington, from FLOYD J. SCHMELTER, A SINGLE MAN, as grantor(s), to JUNE GORMAN ON BEHALF OF FLAGSTAR BANK, FSB, as original trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. (MERS), AS NOMINEE FOR PRIME ONE MORTGAGE CORP., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, as original beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was subsequently assigned to FLAGSTAR BANK, FSB, the Beneficiary, under an assignment recorded under Auditors File Number 770632 II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust as referenced in RCW 61.21.030(4) 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: $9,651.79. IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $47,412.39, together with interest as provided in the Note from 5/1/2021 on, and such other costs, fees, and charges as are due under the Note, Deed of Trust, or other instrument secured, and 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 1/27/2023, the date to which the 12/16/2022 is postponed to. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by 12/5/2022 (11 days before the sale date), or by other date as permitted in the Note or Deed of Trust, to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before 12/5/2022 (11 days before the sale), or by other date as permitted in the Note or Deed of Trust, 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 cashiers or certified checks from a State or federally chartered bank. The sale may be terminated any time after the 12/5/2022 (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. Due to the postponement, the 11 days before the sale date will be 1/16/2023. VI. A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower(s) and Grantor(s) 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. The list of recipients of the Notice of Default is listed within the Notice of Foreclosure provided to the Borrower(s) and Grantor(s). These requirements were completed as of 7/2/2022. 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. THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. You may be eligible for mediation. 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 Additional information provided by the Trustee: 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 noteholders rights against the real property only. The Trustee’s Sale Number is WA-22-937692-BB. Dated: 8/9/2022 Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington, as Trustee By: Jeff Stenman, President Trustee’s Address: Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington 108 1 st Ave South, Suite 202, Seattle, WA 98104 For questions call toll-free: (866) 925-0241 Trustee Sale Number: WA-22-937692-BB Sale Line: 800-280-2832 or Login to: http://wa.qualityloan.com IDSPub #0180232 12/29/2022 1/19/2023

Published 12/29 & 1/19

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

SUSAN L. LEINWEBER, Deceased.
No. 23-4-00002-38

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 January 19, 2023

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE HOWARD P. LEINWEBER

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 Jan. 19-Feb. 2

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR SNOHOMISH COUNTY

In The Estate of: LEE G. PARKER, Deceased. No. 23-4-00024-31

PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS

(RCW 11.40.030)(NTCRD)

The person 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(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: January 12, 2023

/s/

Personal Representative

Print Name: Emily Howell

/s/

Attorneys for Personal

Representative

Susan E. Skelton, WSBA 47154

1812 Hewitt Ave #210

Everett, WA 98201

(425) 312-5376/susan@skeltonlawfirms.com

Published Jan. 12, Jan. 19 & Jan. 26

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR SNOHOMISH COUNTY

In The Estate of: LEE G. PARKER, Deceased. No. 23-4-00024-31

PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS

(RCW 11.40.030) (NTCRD)

Date of First Publication: January 12, 2023

/s/

Personal Representative

Print Name: Emily Howell

/s/

Attorneys for Personal

Representative

Susan E. Skelton, WSBA 47154

1812 Hewitt Ave #210

Everett, WA 98201

(425) 312-5376/susan@skeltonlawfirms.com

Published Jan. 12, Jan. 19 & Jan. 26

CLOSE OUT PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the Town of Garfield, town council at town hall on February 8th, 2023 at 7:00 pm.

The purpose of the public hearing is to review final Asset Management Plan funded by the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG).

Town hall is handicap accessible. Arrangements to reasonably accommodate special needs, including handicap accessibility or an interpreter, will be made upon receiving twenty-four (24) hour advance notice. Contact the town clerk at 509-635-1604.

Published Jan. 19 & Jan. 26

Public Notice

Henceforth, no debt/liability or any other obligation will be accepted/recognized with my name spelled in “ALL CAPS.” The true legal spelling shall be in upper/lower case as “Michael L. Ross,” NO EXCEPTIONS.

Published Jan. 5 - Jan. 26