IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

| December 21, 2007 8:00 PM

IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF GRANT

IN PROBATE

In the Matter of the Estate )

) NO. 07-4-00150-0

Of )

RAY H. WAGNER, ) PROBATE NOTICE ) TO CREDITORS

Deceased. ) (RCW 11.40.030)

The Personal Representative named below has been been appointed as the Personal Representative of this estate. Any persons 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 (30) days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the notice to creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or

2. Four (4) 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 RCW 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent's probate and nonprobate assets.

DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: DECEMBER 21, 2007.

Personal Representative: BARBARA ANN GARBE

Attorney for Personal Representative:

By/s/ Bruce Pinkerton

Bruce D. Pinkerton, WSBA #12788

Address for Mailing or Service

1426 East Hunter Place, Suite A

Moses Lake, WA 98837-2400

(509) 765-0688

Court of probate proceedings and cause number: Grant County Washington Superior Court Cause No. 07-4-00150-0.

#01012

Pub.: December 21, 28, January 4, 2008

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY

JUVENILE DEPARTMENT

In the Matter of the

Welfare of: NO. 07-7-00292-2

ESPERANZA NOTICE AND

CHEESEMAN, SUMMONS/ORDER

(DEPENDENCY)

Person's under the age of 18 years

STATE OF WASHINGTON, TO: UNKNOWN FATHER

ANY ONE CLAIMING PATERNAL INTEREST

I. NOTICE OF HEARING: You are notified that a DEPENDENCY Petition was filed with this Court in which it is alleged that : The above named child is dependent pursuant to RCW 13.34.030. A hearing will be held on JANUARY 08, 2008 at 1:30 pm., at Grant County Superior Court, 35 C ST NW, Ephrata, WA 98823. The purpose of the hearing is to hear and consider evidence on the petition. This petition begins a process, which, after the juvenile is found dependent, may result in permanent termination of the parent-child relationship. IF YOU DO NOT APPEAR, THE COURT MAY ENTER AN ORDER IN YOUR ABSENCE ESTABLISHING TERMINATION OF YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS.

II. SUMMONS/ORDER TO APPEAR: YOU ARE SUMMONED AND REQUIRED to appear at the hearing on the date, time and place indicated.

III. ADVICE OF RIGHTS: You have a right to talk to a lawyer and the Court will appoint one for you if you cannot afford it. Your lawyer can look at the social and legal files in your case, talk to the caseworker, tell you about the law, help you understand your rights, and help you at trial.

Dated: 11-28-07

KIMBERLY A ALLEN By/s/ Wanda Stratton

Clerk of the Court Deputy Clerk

#12027

Pub.: December 14, 21, 28, 2007

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

Sealed bids, plainly marked "BID FOR Bridge #228, 4- SE, CRP 04-15, will be received by Grant County at the Office of the Board of County Commissioners located in the County Courthouse, P.O. Box 37, 35 C Street NW - Room 207, Ephrata, WA, 98823, until 1:30 P.M., Tuesday, January 8, 2008 and will then and there be opened and publicly read for the construction of the improve-ments.

All bid proposals shall be accompanied by a bid proposal deposit in cash, certified check, cashier's check, or surety bond in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the amount of such bid proposal. No conditional bid bond will be accepted. Should the successful bidder fail to enter into such contract and furnish a satisfactory performance bond within the time stated in the specifications, the bid proposal deposit shall be forfeited to Grant County.

Maps, plans, and specifications may be purchased from the office of the County Engineer, 124 Enterprise St. S.E., Ephrata, WA 98823, upon payment of the amount of $25.00 (non-refundable).

Informational copies of the maps, plans, and specifications are on file for inspection at the Grant County Public Works Building, 124 Enterprise St. S.E., Ephrata, WA 98823, and in various plan centers located in Washington.

The following is applicable to federal-aid projects: The Grant County Department of Public Works 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 Transporta-tion issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirma-tively insure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertise-ment, 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.

The Board of County Commissioners of Grant County, Washington, reserves the right to reject any and all bids. The award of this contract, if made, will be to the lowest responsible bidder.

The improvement for which bids will be received follows:

Bridge #228, 4- SE - CRP 04-15

This contract provides for the reconstruction of an existing county bridge on a two lane county road in Grant County, WA, and includes removal of the existing bridge, Construction and Maintenance of Detours, roadway excavation, embankment compaction, crushed surfacing base course, maintenance rock, superstructure for Bridge #228, beam guardrail, and other work, all in accordance with the attached Contract Plans, these Contract Provisions, and the Standard Specifications.

#12072

Pub.: December 21, 28, 2007

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

Sealed bids, plainly marked "BID FOR 2008 Crushing and Stockpiling", will be received by Grant County at the Office of the Board of County Commissioners located in the County Courthouse, P.O. Box 37, 35 C Street NW - Room 207, Ephrata, WA, 98823, until 1:45 P.M., Tuesday, January 8, 2008 and will then and there be opened and publicly read for the construction of the improvements.

Maps, plans, and specifications may be purchased from the office of the County Engineer, 124 Enterprise St. S.E., Ephrata, WA 98823, upon payment of the amount of $25.00 (non-refundable).

The Board of County Commissioners of Grant County, Washington, reserves the right to reject any and all bids. The award of this contract, if made, will be to the lowest responsible bidder.

The improvement for which bids will be received follows:

2008 Crushing and Stockpiling

This contract provides for crushing and stockpiling 446,000 tons of crushed surfacing mineral aggregates and other work at six locations in Grant County in accordance with the plans and specifications.

#12073

Pub.: December 21, 28, 2007

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Grant County, Washington

A RESOLUTION GOVERNING EMERGENCY

LOAD LIMITATIONS ON COUNTY ROADS, RESOLUTION NO. 2007-177-CC

THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL MOTOR

VEHICLE PERMITS TO USE ON WEIGHT

RESTRICTED COUNTY ROADS, AND FIXING

PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF

WHEREAS, pursuant to RCW 36.75.270 and 46.44.080, Grant County may prohibit or

restrict vehicle operations or vehicle weight whenver any county road, by reason of rain, snow, climatic,

or other conditions, will be seriously damged or destroyed unless the operation of vehicles thereon is

prohibited or restricted or their permissible weights reduced (such periods hereafter referred to as "load

sensitive periods"); and

WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Grant County, Washington, upon

recommendation of the County Engineer, has deemed it advisable to place certain restrictions on various

county roads during load sensitive periods to protect such roadways from extensive damage; and

WHEREAS, an RESOLUTION has been proposed with the following sections:

1. Declaration of purpose

2. Scope and construction of terms

3. Definitions

4. Emergency load limitations

5. Special permits for authorized vehicles

6. Maximum speed permitted on posted roads

7. Penalty

8. Action for damage

9. Savings

NOW, THEREFORE, pursuant to RCW 46.44.080, BE IT HEREBY ORDAINED by the

Board of County Commissioners of Grant County, as follows:

SECTION 1 DECLARATION OF PURPOSE.

It is hereby declared that the policy of the Board of County Commissioners it to:

A. Establish general emergency load limitations upon county roads during load sensitive periods;

B. Establish special load limitations for school buses, motor trucks transporting perishable commodities

or commodities necessary to the health and welfare of county residents, and motor vehicles

providing services necessary for health and welfare, when such emergency load limitations are in

effect

C. Request the Washington State Patrol's assistance with weight control enforcement.

SECTION 2 SCOPE AND CONTRUCTION OF TERMS.

The definitions in this ordinance shall control the meaning of terms used herein. Where no definitions is

expressly stated herein, a term shall have that meaning clearly indicated by, or reasonably implied from, the

context in which such term is used.

SECTION 3 DEFINITIONS.

A. "Authorized Emergency Vehicle" means any vehicle of any fire department, police department,

sheriff's office, coroner, prosecuting attorney, Washington State Patrol, or ambulance service, public

or private, which need not be classified, registered, or authorized by the State Patrol.

B. "Commodity necessary for health and welfare" means anything provided to the public that is

necessary to provide essential shelter, food, or fuel to people and animals.

C. "County Engineer" means the county engineer, the county director of public works, or his/her

designee.

D. "County Road" means every public highway or part thereof, outside the limits of cities and towns,

and which has not been designated as a state highway.

E. "Gross Weight" means the total vehicle weight including load.

F. "Truck" means any motor vehicle designed or used for the transportation of commodities,

merchandise, produce, freight, animals, or other things.

G. "Perishable commodity" means a product of agriculture, aquaculture, or manufacture, which by its

nature is subject to destruction, decay, deterioration, or spoilage except under proper conditions.

H. "Person" means every natural person, firm, co partnership, corporation, association, or organization.

I. "Pneumatic tire" means every tire of rubber or other resilient material designated to be inflated with

compressed air to support the load thereon.

J. "School bus" means every motor vehicle used regularly to transport children to and from school or

in connection with school activities, which is subject to the requirements set forth in the most recent

edition of "Specifications for School Buses" published by the State Superintendent of Public

Instruction, but does not include buses operated by common carriers in urban transportation of

school children.

K. "Service necessary for health and welfare" means any service provided to the public that is necessary

to maintain essential power, gas, communications, garbage, sewer, and water services for the public.

L. "Tire width" means, in the case of pneumatic tires, the maximum overall normal inflated width, as

stipulated by the manufacturer, when installed to the pressure specified and without load thereon.

M. "Vehicle" means every device capable of being moved upon a public highway and in, upon, or by

which any person or property is or may be transported or drawn upon a public highway.

SECTION 4 EMERGENCY LOAD LIMITATION

A. When the County Engineer determines that, during load sensitive periods, vehicles whose gross tire

loads exceed those described in this section will seriously damage or destroy a county road, the

County Engineer may impose the following limits on vehicle weights, except for authorized

emergency vehicles.

Tubeless or Special Pneumatic Tires

Conventional Pneumatic Tires With .5 Marking

Tire Width Gross Load Each Tire Width Gross Load Each

Tire Tire

*7.00 1800 lbs. *8-22.5 1800 lbs.

7.50 1800 lbs. 9-22.5 1900 lbs.

8.25 1900 lbs. 10.22.5 2250 lbs.

9.00 2250 lbs. 11-22.5 2750 lbs.

10.00 2750 lbs. 11-24.5 2750 lbs.

**11.00 3000 lbs. **12-22.5 3000 lbs.

* And Under

* * And Over

B. The emergency load limitations imposed by this section shall become effective upon the erection and

maintenance by the County engineer of signs designating the load limitations (visible to the operator

of a vehicle as he/she enters the restricted area), and shall remain in effect until the load sensitive

period ends and such signs are removed by the County Engineer. The following limitations shall not

exceed a period of 120 days from the effective date below.

SECTION 5 SPECIAL PERMITS FOR AUTHORIZED VEHICLES

A. In accordance with RCW 46.44.092 and RCW46.44.093, the County Road Supervisors are

authorized, during load sensitive periods, to issue special permits for the operation (upon any county

road within the county) of a vehicle or combination of vehicles exceeding the maximum loads

specified in Section 4 above, to the following classes of vehicles:

(1) School buses (no permit required).

(2) Milk trucks with dual tires on rear axels and on trailers.

(3) Trucks hauling perishable commodities. To obtain a permit, drivers must show proof that

at least fifty percent (50%) of their load is fresh produce and/or perishables.

(4) Garbage vehicles making pickups required for health, e.g., schools, hospitals, and

institutions.

(5) Dead animal services required for health reasons.

(6) Vehicles or emergency equipment vendors hauling medical supplies (gases, drugs, etc.)

(7) Feed trucks - one trip basis only.

(8) Fuel trucks - one trip basis only, allowed to haul 1/2 loads on emergency basis.

(9) Vehicles engaged in septic tank pumping - emergency basis, one trip only.

(10) Public transportation vehicles.

B. A permit issued to a vehicle in one of the classes of vehicles listed in Section 5A shall be subject to

the following conditions:

(1) The gross weight of such vehicle shall not exceed the amount determined by multiplying the

total number of tires concentrated upon the surface of the road times the maximum

allowable gross weight per tire.

(2) No allowance shall be made for any second gear axle suspended from the frame of the

vehicle independent of the regular driving axle, otherwise known as "rigid tail-axles" or

"drop axels".

(3) Allowance will be made for single tires only on the front of a vehicle.

(4) The load distribution on any axle of a vehicle shall be such that it will not load the tires on

said axle in excess of the prescribed load, as set forth above, and any loading in excess of

the specified maximum will be considered a violation of this Ordinance.

(5) In an attempt to comply with requirements of this section, the power unit of any combination

shall be sufficiently designed to lawfully handle the designated weight.

(6) The special permit shall be clearly displayed in the lower right hand corner of the vehicles's

windshield while moving on any restricted county road.

C. The following limits on vehicle weights shall apply to vehicles receiving permits under Section 5:

Tubeless or Special Pneumatic Tires

Conventional Pneumatic Tires With .5 Marking

Tire Width Gross Load Each Tire Width Gross Load Each

Tire Tire

*7.00 1800 lbs. *8-22.5 1800 lbs.

7.50 1800 lbs. 9-22.5 1900 lbs.

8.25 1900 lbs. 10-22.5 2250 lbs.

9.00 2250 lbs. 11-22.5 2750 lbs.

10.00 2750 lbs. 11-24.5 2750 lbs.

**11.00 3000 lbs. **12-22.5 3000 lbs.

* And Under

* * And Over

If a vehicle has ten inch (10") or wider tires on the front axle and otherwise qualifies for a permit,

the vehicle may be allowed to have ten thousand pounds (10,000 lbs.) gross weight on said front axle

under emergency load limitations.

Tires over eleven inches (11") in width may be issued a special permit for loads of three thousand

pounds (3,000 lbs.) plus four hundred pounds (400 lbs.) per inch of tire in excess of eleven inches

(11"), up to five thousand two hundred fifty founds (5,250 lbs.) per tire.

D. Any vehicle requiring a special permit under Section 5 shall not exceed thirty-five miles per hour

(35 M.P.H.) on any county road subject to emergency load limitations.

E. Where a specific hardship occurs, variances from these special permit weight limitations may, at the

discretion of the County Engineer, be issued on a case-by-case basis. Such variance permits may

allow a vehicle to exceed the gross weight limits of this section, subject to specified times and routes

of movement needed to protect the county roads from serious damage.

SECTION 6 MAXIMUM SPEED PERMITTED ON POSTED ROADS.

Except where applicable law specifies a lower speed, the County Engineer may post a reduced speed limit

as low as thirty-five miles per hour (35 M.P.H.) upon any county road under emergency load limitations.

SECTION 7 PENALTY.

Any person violating any emergency load limitation on a county road during a load sensitive period shall be

in violation of this Resolution. A violation of this Resolution shall constitute a traffic infraction under the

provisions of RCW 46.44.105, RCW 46.44.100, and RCW 46.44.080, subjecting the violator to the monetary

penalties provided in RCW 46.44 and RCW 46.61.

SECTION 8 ACTION FOR DAMAGES.

Any persons operting a motor vehicle upon any county road in violation of any provision of this Resolution

shall be liable under RCW 46.44.110 and RCW 46.44.120 for any damage caused to such county roads as the

result of such violation.

SECTION 9 SAVINGS

If any provision of this Resolution or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the

remainder of the Resolution or the application fo the provision to other persons or circumstances shall not

be affected.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, this Resolution is passed and adopted and shall be

effective and enforced on and after the 1st Day of January , 2008 , and shall be

published in the offical County newspaper.

DATED this 18th day of DECEMBER , 2007.

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON

Yea Nay Abstain

[x] [ ] [ ] By/s/LeRoy Allison

LeRoy Allison, Chair

[x] [ ] [ ] By/s/Richard Stevens

Richard Stevens, Member

ATTEST:

[ ] [ ] [ ] By/s/Excused

By/s/Barbara Vasquez Cindy Carter, Member

Clerk of the Board

#12079

Pub.: December 21, 2007