Legals – December 16, 2015

■ PUBLIC NOTICE

LEGAL
BNSF Railway Company, Glen Gaz, 2454 Occidental Ave S, Suite 2-D, Seattle, WA 98134, is seeking coverage under the Washington State Department of Ecology’s Construction Stormwater NPDES and State Waste Discharge General Permit.
The proposed project, BNSF Intalco Yard Improvement Project, is located at the BNSF NW Division, Cherry Point Subdivision, Line Segment 418, from Milepost (MP) 0.20 to MP 1.82 in Custer in Whatcom County.
This project involves 3.4 acres of soil disturbance for Other (Transportation) construction activities.
The receiving waterbodies are California Creek and unnamed wetlands.
Any persons desiring to present their views to the Washington State Department of Ecology regarding this application, or interested in Ecology’s action on this application, may notify Ecology in writing no later than 30 days of the last date of publication of this notice. Ecology reviews public comments and considers whether discharges from this project would cause a measurable change in receiving water quality, and, if so, whether the project is necessary and in the overriding public interest according to Tier II antidegradation requirements under WAC 173-201A-320.
Comments can be submitted to:
Department of Ecology
Attn: Water Quality Program, Construction Stormwater
P.O. Box 47696, Olympia, WA 98504-7696
Published by Ferndale Record
December 16 and 23, 2015.

■ NOTICE TO CREDITORS

LEGAL
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF WHATCOM

Estate of
Mary Carolyn Gruger Cotton,
Deceased.

No. 15 4 00567 1. Probate Notice to Creditors. (RCW 11.40.030).
The court has appointed me as Personal Representative of Decedent’s estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must present the claim: (a) Before the time when the claim would be barred by any applicable statute of limitations, and (b) In the manner provided in RCW 11.40.070: (i) By filing the original of the claim with the foregoing Court, and (ii) By serving on or mailing to me at the address below a copy of the claim. The claim must be presented by the later of: (a) Thirty (30) days after I served or mailed this Notice as provided in RCW 11.40.020(1)(c), or (b) Four (4) months after the date of first publication of this Notice. If the claim is not presented within this time period, the claim will be forever barred except as provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective for claims against both the Decedent’s probate and non-probate assets.

Date of First Publication: December 9, 2015.
Personal Representative: Eleanor Ann Cotton Osborne, 234 Terrace Pl, Bellingham, WA, 360-733-9079
Published by Ferndale Record
December 9, 16, and 23, 2015.

LEGAL
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF WHATCOM

In re the Matter and Estate of:
CAROLYN LOUISE SIROKY,
Deceased.

No. 15-4-00564-6
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 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 Filing Notice to Creditors: December 3, 2015
Date of first publication: December 9, 2015
Valerie Patricia Margand, Personal Representative
Presented by:
Law Offices of Roger L. Ellingson, P.S.
Roger L. Ellingson, WSBA #19292
Attorney for Personal Representative
PO Box 1258 / 289 H Street
Blaine, WA 98231-1258
(360) 332-7000; Fax: (360) 332-6677
Published by Ferndale Record
December 9, 16 and 23, 2015.

LEGAL
THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF WHATCOM

In Re the Estate of:
Virginia E. Jenkins,
Deceased.

NO. 15 4 00576 0
PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS
RCW 11.40.030
Date of Death: 9-20-15
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(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: December 16, 2015.
John Donald Jenkins
Personal Representative
Attorney for Personal Representative:
Gregory E. Thulin, WSBA #21752
Law Offices of Gregory E. Thulin
2200 Rimland Drive, Suite 115
Bellingham, WA 98226-6639
Phone: 360-714-8599
Court of probate proceedings & cause number:
Whatcom County Superior Court
311 Grand Avenue
Bellingham, WA 98225
Cause No. 15-2-00576-0
Published by Ferndale Record
December 16, 23, and 30, 2015.

LEGAL
THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF WHATCOM

In Re the Estate of:
Donald S. Chakas,
Deceased.

NO. 15 4 00585 9
PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS
RCW 11.40.030
Date of Death: 11-11-15
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(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: December 16, 2015.
Glendon L. Scott
Personal Representative
Attorney for Personal Representative:
Gregory E. Thulin, WSBA #21752
Law Offices of Gregory E. Thulin
2200 Rimland Drive, Suite 115
Bellingham, WA 98226-6639
Phone: 360-714-8599
Court of probate proceedings & cause number:
Whatcom County Superior Court
311 Grand Avenue
Bellingham, WA 98225
Cause No. 15-4-00585-9
Published by Ferndale Record
December 16, 23 and 30, 2015.

■ TRUSTEE’S SALE

LEGAL
File No.: Trustee: 7037.95676 Northwest Trustee Services, Inc. Grantors: Barbara Jackson, as her sole and separate property Grantee: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Ref to DOT Auditor File No.: 2100100529 Tax Parcel ID No.: 390301 419537 0000/PID# 100574 Abbreviated Legal: LOT 7, PLAT OF BIRCHWOOD, BOOK 19, P. 69-70, WHATCOM COUNTY, WA. Notice of Trustee’s Sale Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq. 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 Telephone: Toll-free: 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: Toll-free: 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: Toll-free: 1-800-606-4819. Web site: http://nwjustice.org/what-clear.
I.
On January 15, 2016, at 10:00 AM. inside the main lobby of the Whatcom County Courthouse, 311 Grand Avenue in the City of Bellingham, State of Washington, the undersigned Trustee (subject to any conditions imposed by the Trustee) will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at time of sale, the following described real property “Property”, situated in the County(ies) of Whatcom, State of Washington: Lot 7, Plat of Birchwood, as per the Map thereof, recorded in Book 19 of Plats, Pages 69 and 70, records of Whatcom County, Washington. Commonly known as: 200 Oakdale Drive Everson, WA 98247 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 12/10/09, recorded on 01/07/10, under Auditor’s File No. 2100100529, records of Whatcom County, Washington, from Barbara Jackson, Jeffrey W Jackson, husband and wife, as Grantor, to Settlement Agent First American Title, as Trustee, to secure an obligation “Obligation” in favor of JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Beneficiary. *The Tax Parcel ID number and Abbreviated Legal Description are provided solely to comply with the recording statutes and are not intended to supplement, amend or supersede the Property’s full legal description provided herein.
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 Grantor’s or Borrower’s default on the Obligation secured by the Deed of Trust.
III.
The Beneficiary alleges default of the Deed of Trust for failure to pay the following amounts now in arrears and/or other defaults: Amount due to reinstate as of 09/11/2015. If reinstating after this date, please contact NWTS for the exact reinstatement amount. Monthly Payments $98,476.29 Lender’s Fees & Costs ($500.00) Total Arrearage $97,976.29 Trustee’s Expenses (Itemization) Trustee’s Fee $700.00 Title Report $895.69 Total Costs $1,595.69 Total Amount Due: $99,571.98 Other known defaults as follows:
IV.
The sum owing on the Obligation is: Principal Balance of $263,473.10, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument evidencing the Obligation from 06/01/11, and such other costs and fees as are due under the Obligation, and as are provided by statute.
V.
The Property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the Obligation as provided by statute. The sale will be made without representation or warranty, express or implied regarding title, possession, encumbrances or condition of the Property on January 15, 2016. The default(s) referred to in paragraph III, together with any subsequent payments, late charges, advances costs and fees thereafter due, must be cured by 01/04/16 (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 01/04/16 (11 days before the sale date), 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 01/04/16 (11 days before the sale date), and before the sale by the Borrower, Grantor, any Guarantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance paying the entire balance of 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): NAME AND ADDRESS Barbara Jackson 200 Oakdale Drive Everson, WA 98247 Barbara Jackson 7122 287th Place Northwest Stanwood, WA 98292-4524 Jeffrey W. Jackson 200 Oakdale Drive Everson, WA 98247 Jeffrey W. Jackson 7122 287th Place Northwest Stanwood, WA 98292-4524 Unknown Spouse and/or Domestic Partner of Barbara Jackson 200 Oakdale Drive Everson, WA 98247 Unknown Spouse and/or Domestic Partner of Barbara Jackson 7122 287th Place Northwest Stanwood, WA 98292-4524 Unknown Spouse and/or Domestic Partner of Jeffrey W. Jackson 7122 287th Place Northwest Stanwood, WA 98292-4524 Unknown Spouse and/or Domestic Partner of Jeffrey W. Jackson 200 Oakdale Drive Everson, WA 98247 by both first class and certified mail, return receipt requested on 07/20/12, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and on 07/20/12 Grantor and Borrower were personally served with said written notice of default or the written notice of default was posted on 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 trustee’s 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 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.
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. The trustee’s rules of auction may be accessed at www.northwesttrustee.com and are incorporated by this reference. You may also access sale status at www.northwesttrustee.com and www.USA-Foreclosure.com. Date Executed: Northwest Trustee Services, Inc., Trustee Authorized Signature 13555 SE 36th St. Suite 100 Bellevue, WA 98006 Contact: Heather L. Smith (425) 586-1900. (TS# 7037.95676 Jackson, Barbara and Jeffrey W.) 1002.223248-File No.
Published by Ferndale Record
December 16 and January 6, 2015.