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Legals January 3, 2018

| January 3, 2018 12:30 AM

NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2018 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, February 13, 2018 in Grant County, State of Washington, there will be held a Special Election for the voters of Wahluke School District No. 73 Proposition No. 1 for the purpose of a Replacement of Expiring Educational Programs and Operation Levy; Warden School District No. 146-161 Proposition No. 1 for the purpose of a Replacement Educational Programs and Operation Levy; Othello School District No. 147-163-55 for the purpose of Bonds to Construct and Renovate School Facilities and Improve Safety; Coulee-Hartline School District No. 151 for the purpose of a Replacement Maintenance and Operation/Enrichment Levy; Royal School District No. 160 for the purpose of a Replacement of Expiring Educational Programs and Operation Levy; Grand Coulee Transportation Benefit District No. 1 Proposition No. 1 for the purpose of Sales and Use Tax for Transportation Improvements; and, Grant County Public Hospital District #2 for the purpose of a Levy for Operations and Maintenance. Wahluke School District No. 73 PROPOSITION NO. 1 REPLACEMENT OF EXPIRING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND OPERATION LEVY The Board of Directors of Wahluke School District No. 73 adopted Resolution No. 09-2017, concerning a proposition to finance educational programs and operation expenses. This proposition would authorize the District to levy the following excess taxes, in place of an expiring levy, on all taxable property within the District, for the District's educational programs and operation expenses not funded by the State of Washington: Estimated Levy Collection Yea Assessed Value Levy Amount 2019 $2.91 $1,860,865 2020 $2.91 $1,860,865 all as provided in Resolution No. 09-2017 and subject to legal limits on levy rates and amount at the time of levy. Should this proposition be approved? LEVY . . . YES [] LEVY . . . NO [] WARDEN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 146-161 PROPOSITION NO. 1 REPLACEMENT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND OPERATION LEVY The Board of Directors of Warden School District No. 146-161 adopted Resolution No. 02-17-18, concerning a proposition to finance educational programs and operation expenses. This proposition would authorize the District to meet the educational needs of its students by levying the following excess taxes, in place of an expiring levy, on all taxable property within the District, for support of the District's General Fund educational programs and operation expenses not funded by the State of Washington: Estimated Levy Rate/$1,000 Collection Year Assessed Value Levy Amount 2019 $1.50 $787,147 2020 $1.50 $905,219 all as provided in Resolution No. 02-17-18. Should this proposition be approved? LEVY . . . YES [] LEVY . . . NO [] OTHELLO SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 147-163-55 PROPOSITION NO. 1 BONDS TO CONSTRUCT AND RENOVATE SCHOOL FACILITIES AND IMPROVE SAFETY The Board of Directors of Othello School District No. 147-163-55 adopted Resolution No. 11-13-17, concerning a proposition to relieve overcrowding and improve infrastructure and safety. This proposition would authorize the District to: construct a new elementary school and middle school on District-owned property off Lee Road; expand and renovate Othello High School, including an addition for new classrooms and core space, new gym space and an auditorium for school and community use; issue no more than $61,415,861 of general obligation bonds maturing within 21 years; and levy annual excess property taxes to repay the bonds, all as provided in Resolution No. 11-13-17. Should this proposition be: Approved . . . . . [ ] Rejected . . . . . .[ ] COULEE-HARTLINE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 151 PROPOSITION NO. 1 REPLACEMENT MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION/ENRICHMENT LEVY The Board of Directors of Coulee-Hartline School District No. 151 adopted Resolution No. 1-17-18, concerning a proposition to finance maintenance and operation/enrichment expenses. This proposition would authorize the district to levy the following excess taxes, in place of an expiring levy, upon all taxable property within the district, for support of the district's General Fund educational maintenance and operation/enrichment expenses: Approximate Levy Rate Collection Years Per $1,000 Assesed Value Levy Amount 2018-19 $2.32 $505,924 2019-20 $2.32 $505,924 all is provided in Resolution No. 1-17-18. Should this proposition be approved? LEVY . . . YES [ ] LEVY . . . NO[ ] ROYAL SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 160 PROPOSITION NO. 1 REPLACEMENT OF EXPIRING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND OPERATION LEVY The Board of Directors of Royal School District No. 160 adopted Resolution No. 581, concerning a proposition to finance educational programs and operation expenses. This proposition would authorize the District to levy the following excess taxes, in place of an expiring levy, on all taxable property within the District, for the District's educational programs and operation expenses not funded by the State of Washington: Estimated Levy Rate/$1,000 Collection Year Assessed Value Levy Amount 2019 $1.75 $1,370,000 2020 $1.72 $1,370,000 all as provided in Resolution No. 581 and subject to legal limits on levy rates and amounts at the time of levy. Should this proposition be approved? LEVY . . . YES [ ] LEVY . . . NO [ ]

GRAND COULEE TRANSPORTATION BENEFIT DISTRICT NO. 1 PROPOSITION NO. 1 SALES AND USE TAX FOR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENTS The Board of Transportation Benefit District No. 1, Grand Coulee, Washington, adopted Resolution No. GCTB01-17-3 concerning a sales and use tax to fund transportation improvements. This proposition would authorize a sales and use tax of up to two tenths of one percent (0.002) to be collected from all taxable retail sales within the District in accordance with RCW 82.14.0455 for a term of ten years for the purpose of providing financing to fund the following improvement projects identified in the City of Grand Coulee Transportation Improvement Program (TIP): resurfacing pavement on arterial streets, adding non-motorized transportation options. Should this proposition be approved? YES NO GRANT COUNTY PUBLIC HOSPITAL DISTRICT #2 PROPOSITION NO. 1 LEVY FOR OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE The Commission of Public Hospital District No. 2, Grant County adopted Resolution No. 17-09, concerning a proposition to finance operations and maintenance. If approved, this proposition would authorize the District to levy a special one-year property tax levy in excess of its regular levy for collection in 2019 in the amount of $875,000, resulting in an estimated levy rate of $.2179 per $1,000 of assessed value, to provide additional funds to operate and maintain the District's health care facilities and essential services, all as provided in Resolution No. 17-09. Should this proposition be approved? LEVY . . . YES [ ] LEVY . . . NO [ ] The registration deadline for online and mail-in registrations and transfers is January 15, 2018. Any qualified elector who is not registered to vote in the State of Washington may register to vote in person at the Grant County Elections Office up to and including February 5, 2018. You may register or obtain registration forms at the Elections Office and online at www.myvote.wa.gov, The Grant County Elections Office, 35 C St NW, Room 203, at the County Courthouse, will be open so voters may obtain replacement ballots, drop off voted ballots, and use the Accessible Voting Unit at the following times: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Beginning January 29, 2018 Election Day 7:00 AM until 8:00 PM February 13, 2018 Drive-up ballot drop box locations for the February 13, 2018 Election: Grant County Courthouse, Public Parking, Lot #A, Ephrata Moses Lake City Hall, 321 S. Balsam St., Moses Lake Grant County PUD, 555 Grand Coulee Ave., Grand Coulee Fire District #10 Fire Hall, 588 Camelia St., Royal City The ballot drop boxes will be opened for drop off on Thursday, January 25, 2018 and locked on Election night February 13, 2018 at 8:00 PM. Voters needing additional information or assistance with voter registration forms or voting, may call the Election Department at (509) 754-2011, Ext 2777 or 2743 or 2793. For additional information on the election or regarding voter registration: www.grantcountywa.gov www.myvote.wa.gov Your local newspaper and radio Ballots require sufficient first class postage and must be postmarked by the day of election. Check with your local Post Office for deadlines to have your ballot postmarked properly. The following public meetings will be held in conjunction with the processing and tabulation of election returns for the Special Election to be held on February 13, 2018, in Grant County, Washington. The times, dates and location and purpose of each meeting are: January 29, 2018 - February 23, 2018, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Extended Hours, if necessary); Processing of Mail Ballots, checking signatures, opening and processing ballots - Grant County Election Dept., Room 203, Courthouse Ephrata, WA February 23, 2018, 10:00 AM to canvass the votes cast and certify the election. This notice is in accordance with RCW 29.52.355 Dated at Grant County, Washington this Friday, December 29, 2017 Michele Jaderlund, Grant County Auditor and Supervisor of Elections #01021/151509 Pub: January 3, 2018

Notice of Application January 3, 2018 Notice is hereby given that a Short Subdivision application was received by Grant County on December 19, 2017 from James Sircin (Designated Contact: Knudsen Land Survey, LLC (Chad Lampe), 130 1st Ave NW, PO Box 505, Ephrata, WA 98823) and was found to be technically complete on December 27, 2017. PROJECT: A Short Subdivision of one parcel that is approximately 92.79 acres in size to create two (2) lots in the Agricultural (AG) zone. Lot 1 will be about 42.25 acres in size and will be used for agricultural purposes but will also have residential capacity. Lot 2 will be approximately 47.44 acres in size and will be used for agricultural purposes but will also have residential capacity as well. In addition, approximately 3.1 acres will be dedicated to Grant County for road purposes. LOCATION: The project site is known as the Sircin Short Plat and the subject parcel is located just to the northwest of the intersection of Road 6 NW and Road F NW about seven miles southwest of the Ephrata city limits. The site is located in Section 36, Township 20 North, Range 25 East, W.M., Grant County, WA. Parcel # 20-0265-000. ZONING: Agriculture (AG). PUBLIC HEARING: None. CONSISTENCY STATEMENT: This proposal is subject to and shall be consistent with Grant County Code, International Building Code, and International Fire Code. Copies of application materials (File #P17-0460) are available from Alex White, Grant County Planning Department, 264 West Division Avenue, PO Box 37, Ephrata, WA 98823, (509) 754-2011, ext. 2522, abwhite@grantcountywa.gov. Front Office hours: 8 am-12 noon, 1-5 pm, M-F. Comments must be submitted to the Planning Department no later than January 18, 2018. Comments should be as specific as possible and may be mailed, hand-delivered, or emailed. All persons, agencies, or tribes have the right to comment, receive notice, participate in any hearings, request a copy of the final decision, and/or appeal the decision as provided by law and County Code. This may be the only opportunity to comment on the above listed materials. #01020/151314 Pub: January 3, 2018