Legal Notices

Whitman County Fire District #11 will be changing their monthly board meeting from Thursday, April 13 to Wednesday, April 12, at 8:00 PM at the Colfax Fire Station.

Published March 30

FEDERAL LIFELINE/LINK-UP PROGRAMS – http://www.lifelinesupport.org

St. John Telco participates in the Federal Lifeline Program. Under this program, St. John Telco offers to qualifying low-income customers a discount off the monthly rate for basic residential exchange service or internet. The current discounted monthly rate for lifeline residential service or internet is up to $9.25 per month. The Lifeline discount is available for only one telephone or broadband service per household. These services are available to all qualifying customers of St. John Telco. The costs associated with each are reflected each month on a regular telephone or internet bill along with other charges for services provided by us. Information about these and other services are available by contacting the St. John Telco business office at (509) 648-3322.

Published March 30, 2023

Non-Discrimination Statement

St. John Telco is the recipient of federal financial assistance from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA). USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the responsible Agency or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English. To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at How to File a Program Discrimination Complaint and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) email: program.intake@usda.gov. USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.

Published March 30

2022-2023 Palouse SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 301

ASSOCIATED STUDENT BODY FUND BUDGET EXTENSION

A budget extension of the Palouse School District 301 2022-23 Associated Student Body Fund Budget will be proposed at the March 30th board meeting to approve revenues and expenditures due to the increase in student body activities which will require an increase in revenues of forty-two thousand dollars ($42,000) and an increase in appropriation of forty thousand dollars ($40,000). Copies of the proposed budget extension will be available to anyone requesting such and anyone wishing to be heard at the March 30th meeting.

The Palouse School District 301 will hold a public meeting on Thursday March 30th at 6:40 PM at the Garfield School Library, 810 N. 3rd St, Garfield, WA 99130. Please contact the Palouse School District at 509-878-1921 with any questions.

Published March 23 & 30

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR WHITMAN COUNTY

SHARON DIXON, Plaintiff,

vs

ANNA B. MICHELS, ALEX B. MICHELS, J.F. MICHEL, and THEODORE MICHELS; and all parties known or unknown, claiming any right, title, estate or interest in the real property described in the Complaint, either as assigns, heirs or devisees of the above-named parties or otherwise.

Defendant,

NO. 23-2-00065-38

SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION

THE STATE OF WASHINGTON to, ANNA B. MICHELS, ALEX B. MICHELS, J.F. MICHEL, and THEODORE MICHELS and to all other persons or parties unknown claiming any right, title, estate, lien, or interest in the real estate described in the Complaint in this action, defendants:

You, and each of you, are hereby summoned to appear within 60 days after the first publication of this Summons, to wit, within 60 days after March 9, 2023, 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 attorney for the plaintiff, at the address stated below; and in case of your failure to do so, judgment may be rendered against you according to the demands of the Complaint in this action which has been filed with the Clerk of said Court.

The object of this action is to quiet title in plaintiff to real estate in Whitman County, Washington, described as follows:

The Southerly Half of Lot 15, Block E, Grief’s Addition to Uniontown, according to the plat thereof, recorded in Volume H of Plats, Page 23, records of Whitman County, Washington.

EXCEPT a strip of ground 15 feet wide running East and West through the South side of Lot 15, Block E of Grief’s Addition, said strip of ground joining the North side being parallel with Lot 16 in Block E of Grief’s Addition to Uniontown, Washington.

against the claim of the defendants and any one of them.

BISHOP LAW OFFICE,

By: /s/

Eric Hanson, WSBA #47381

Attorneys for Plaintiff

Address: P.O. Box 337

Garfield, WA 99130

Tele .: (509) 635-1551

Published 3/9-4/13

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq.108 1st Ave South, Suite 450 Seattle, WA 98104 Trustee Sale No .: WA-22-944905-RM Title Order No .: 8779023 Reference Number of Deed of Trust: Instrument No. 773124 Parcel Number(s): 100400028080000 Grantor(s) for Recording Purposes under RCW 65.04.015: CHRISTOPHER MCKENNY, A SINGLE MAN Current Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust and Grantee (for Recording Purposes under RCW 65.04.015): Click N’ Close, Inc. Current Trustee of the Deed of Trust: Quality Loan Service Corporation of Washington Current Loan Mortgage Servicer of the Deed of Trust: Click N’ Close, Inc. I.NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington, the undersigned Trustee, will on 4/7/2023, 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 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 8, BLOCK 28, TOWN OF Colfax, ACCORDING TO PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN BOOK A OF PLATS, PAGE 16, RECORDS OF Whitman County, WASHINGTON. SITUATE IN THE COUNTY OF WHITMAN, SATE OF WASHINGTON More commonly known as: 310 S MILL ST, Colfax, WA 99111 Subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 3/28/2022, recorded 3/28/2022, under Instrument No. 773124 records of Whitman County, Washington, from CHRISTOPHER MCKENNY, A SINGLE MAN, as grantor(s), to STEWART TITLE COMPANY, as original trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. (“MERS”), AS NOMINEE FOR MID AMERICA MORTGAGE, INC., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS , as original beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was subsequently assigned to Click N’ Close, Inc., the Beneficiary, under an assignment recorded under Auditors File Number 776403 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: $13,827.61. IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $228,288.00, together with interest as provided in the Note from 4/1/2022 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 4/7/2023. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by 3/27/2023 (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 3/27/2023 (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 3/27/2023 (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(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 10/25/2022. 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-22-944905-RM. Dated: 11/29/2022 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 450, Seattle, WA 98104 For questions call toll-free: (866) 925-0241 Trustee Sale Number: WA-22-944905-RM Sale Line: 916-939-0772 or Login to: http://wa.qualityloan.com IDSPub #0182593

Published 3/9/2023 & 3/30/2023

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

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JOSEPH E. MORRIS, Deceased.

No. 23-4-00042-38

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 March 30, 2023

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE JACOB R. MORRIS

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 March 30, April 6 & 13