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Legals September 26, 2018

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NOTICE OF GENERAL ELECTION GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2018 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, November 6, 2018 in Grant County, State of Washington, there will be held a General Election for the purpose of submitting to the voters, for their approval or rejection of State Advisories, Local Candidates, and Special Propositions. Grant County is an ALL mail county. No Polling places will be available. You may return your ballot by mail or in person. Returning your ballot by mail requires no postage, it will be prepaid for this election. Your ballot must be postmarked no later than the day of the election. We suggest you vote and mail your ballot as soon after you receive it as possible to ensure a valid postmark. The Grant County Auditor's office, 35 C St. NW, Room 203, at the County Courthouse in Ephrata, will be open so voters may obtain replacement ballots, drop off voted ballots, obtain provisional ballots, and use the Accessible Voting Unit, at the following times: Monday-Friday 8:00AM - 5:00PM - October 22, 2018 - November 6, 2018 On Election Day only, November 6, 2018 7:00AM - 8:00PM The following Drive-up Ballot drop locations are available from October 19, 2018 through Election Day and will be promptly locked on November 6, 2018 at 8:00PM: Grant County Courthouse, Public Parking Lot #A, Ephrata, Grant County PUD, 555 Grand Coulee Ave., Grand Coulee, Moses Lake City Hall, 321 S. Balsam St., Moses Lake, Fire District #10 Fire Hall, 588 Camelia St., Royal City, and Quincy Public Library, 208 Central Ave S., Quincy. The registration deadline for online registrations, mail-in registrations and transfers is October 8, 2018. Any qualified elector who is not registered to vote in the State of Washington may register to vote in person at the Auditor's office up to and including October 29, 2018. You can register or obtain registration forms at the Auditor's office, on line at www.myvote.wa.gov, and the Department of Licensing. Voters needing additional information or assistance with voter registration forms or voting may call (509)754-2011, Ext. 2777, 2743 or 2793. Voters unable to use the mail-in ballot may use the Accessible Voting Unit available at the Grant County Auditor's office. For additional information on the election or regarding voter registration: www.grantcountywa.gov, search for Auditor then Elections STATE MEASURES Initiatives to the People Initiative Measure No. 1631 Initiative measure No. 1631 concerns pollution. This measure would charge pollution fees on sources of greenhouse gas pollutants and use the revenue to reduce pollution, promote clean energy, and address climate impacts, under oversight of a public board. Should this measure be enacted into law? [ ] Yes [ ] No _______________________________________________________________________ Initiative Measure No. 1634 Initiative Measure No. 1634 concerns taxation of certain items intended for human consumption. This measure would prohibit new or increased local taxes, fees, or assessments on raw or processed foods or beverages (with exceptions), or ingredients thereof, unless effective by January 15, 2018 or generally applicable. Should this measure be enacted into law? [ ] Yes [ ] No _______________________________________________________________________ Initiative Measure No. 1639 Initiative Measure No. 1639 concerns firearms. This measure would require increased background checks, training, age limitations, and waiting periods for sales or delivery of semiautomatic assault rifles; criminalize noncompliant storage upon unauthorized use, allow fees; and enact other provisions. Should this measure be enacted into law? [ ] Yes [ ] No _______________________________________________________________________ Initiatives to the Legislature Initiative Measure No. 940 Initiative Measure No. 940 concerns law enforcement. This measure would require law enforcement to receive violence de-escalation, mental-health, and first-aid training, and provide first-aid; and change standards for use of deadly force, adding a "good faith" standard and independent investigation. Should this measure be enacted into law? [ ] Yes [ ] No Advisory Votes Advisory Vote No. 19 The legislature expanded, without a vote of the people, the oil spill response and administration taxes to crude oil or petroleum products received by pipeline, costing $13,000,000 over ten years for government spending. This tax increase should be: [ ] Repealed [ ] Maintained _______________________________________________________________________ LEGISLATIVE DISTRICTS WILL APPEAR ON THE OFFICIAL BALLOT ONLY IN THE AREA ELIGIBLE TO VOTE ON THEM READ: Each candidate for partisan office may state a political party that he or she prefers. A candidate's preference does not imply that the candidate is nominated or endorsed by the party, or that the party approves of or associates with that candidate. _______________________________________________________________________ Federal: Partisan Office U.S. Senator - 6 Year Term [ ] Maria Cantwell (Prefers Democratic Party) [ ] Susan Hutchison (Prefers Republican Party) U.S. Representative - 2 Year Term [ ] Dan Newhouse (Prefers Republican Party) [ ] Christine Brown (Prefers Democratic Party) Legislative: Partisan Offices State Representative, District #12, Position #1- 2 Year Term [ ] Keith Goehner (Prefers Republican Party) [ ] Ann Diamond (States No Party Preference) State Representative, District #12, Position #2 - 2 year Term [ ] Mike Steele (Prefers Republican Party) [ ] Valerie Sarratt (Prefers Democratic Party) State Senator, District #13 - 4 Year Term [ ] Judy Warnick (Prefers Republican Party)

State Representative, District #13, Position #1 - 2 Year Term [ ] Tom Dent (Prefers Republican Party) [ ] Jesse Hegstrom Oakey (Prefers Democratic Party) State Representative, District #13, Position #2 - 2 Year Term [ ] Matt Manweller (Prefers Republican Party) [ ] Sylvia Hammond (Prefers Democratic Party) _______________________________________________________________________ County Offices - Partisan County Assessor - 4 Year Term [ ] Melissa McKnight (Prefers Republican Party) [ ] Scott G. Schmig (Prefers Republican Party) County Auditor - 4 Year Term [ ] Michele Jaderlund (Prefers Republican Party) [ ] James (Jim) Liebrecht (Prefers Republican Party) County Clerk - 4 Year Term [ ] Kimberly A. Allen (Prefers Republican Party) County Commissioner, District #3 - 4 Year Term [ ] Cindy Carter (Prefers Republican Party) [ ] Jeff Foster (Prefers Republican Party) County Coroner - 4 Year Term [ ] Craig Morrison (Prefers Republican Party) County Prosecuting Attorney - 4 Year Term [ ] Garth Dano (Prefers Republican Party) County Sheriff - 4 Year Term [ ] Tom Jones (Prefers Republican Party) [ ] Myriam Villagran Diaz (Prefers Democrat Party) County Treasurer - 4 Year Term [ ] Darryl Pheasant (Prefers Non Partisan Party) [ ] Casey Cooper (Prefers Republican Party) County - Non-Partisan Offices PUD Commissioner, District #1 - 6 Year Term [ ] Judy Wilson [ ] Terry Brewer PUD Commissioner, District B at Large - 4 Year Term [ ] Patti Paris [ ] Nelson Cox Judicial - Non-Partisan Offices State Supreme Court Justice, Position #2- 6 Year Term [ ] Susan Owens State Supreme Court Justice, Position #8 - 6 Year Term [ ] Nathan Choi [ ] Steve Gonzalez State Supreme Court Justice, Position #9 - 6 Year Term [ ] Sheryl Gordon McCloud District Court Judge, Position #1 - 4 Year Term [ ] Brian Barlow District Court Judge, Position #2 - 4 Year Term [ ] Janis Whitener-Moberg District Court Judge, Position #3 - 4 Year Term [ ] Tyson R. Hill Local Issue Cemetery District No. 2 Proposition No. 1 The Board of Commissioners of Grant County Cemetery District No. 2, adopted Resolution No. 18-1, concerning a proposition to finance maintenance and operation expenses. This proposition would authorize the District to levy the following excess taxes, upon all taxable property within the District, for support of the District's maintenance and operation Approximate Levy Levy/Collection Rate per $1,000 Assessed Value Levy Amout 2018 $0.2448676498 $10,500.00 all as provided in Resolution No. 18-1. Should this proposition be approved? [ ] Levy . . . Yes [ ] Levy . . . No Local Elections Will Appear Only In The Areas Eligible To Vote On Them. #09035/229426 Pub: September 26, 2018

PUBLIC NOTICE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Grant County Fire Protection District No. 5 Sealed bids for the Grant County Fire Protection District No. 5 Building Project will be received by Grant County Fire Protection District No. 5 up to but not later than 4:00 PM, September 28, 2018 at 11058 Nelson Road NE, Moses Lake WA 98837, at which time they shall be publicly opened and recorded. Interested bidders may obtain bid documents from Chief Smith at 509-765-3175. The sealed bids shall be marked "GRANT COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT NO. 5 - BUILDING PROJECT BID." Grant County Fire Protection District No. 5 reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive minor irregularities in the bidding process, and to accept the bid deemed best for the District. #09026/226531 Pub: September 14, 17, 19, 21, 24, 26, 2018

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY JUVENILE DIVISION In the Welfare of: ) ) MATEO J. RODRIGUEZ ) CASE NO: 18-7-00231-13 ) Minor Child ) NOTICE AND SUMMONS ) BY PUBLICATION ) (TERMINATION) TO: JOAQUIN RODRIGUEZ and anyone claiming a paternal interest A Petition to TERMINATE YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS was filed on June 01, 2018; A Fact Finding hearing will be held October 23, 2018 at 1:30 pm., at Grant County Juvenile Court, 303 Abel Rd, Ephrata, WA 98823. YOU SHOULD BE PRESENT AT THIS HEARING. THE HEARING WILL DETERMINE IF YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS TO YOUR CHILD ARE TERMINATED. IF YOU DO NOT APPEAR AT THE HEARING THE COURT MAY ENTER AN ORDER IN YOUR ABSENCE TERMINATING YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS. To request a copy of the Notice, Summons, and Dependency & Termination Petition, call DSHS at 509/764-5757. To view information about your rights in this proceeding, go to www.atg.wa.gov/DPY.aspx. DATED this 13 day of September, 2017, By: /s/Brittany Jensen Deputy Clerk. #10005/227808 Pub: September 19, 26, 2018 & October 3, 2018

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY JUVENILE DIVISION In the Welfare of: ) ) IAN T. DAVISON SHOEMAKER ) CASE NO. 18-7-00179-4 ) Minor Child ) NOTICE AN SUMMONS ) BY PUBLICATION (TERMINATION) TO: UNKNOWN FATHER and anyone claiming a paternal interest A Petition to TERMINATE YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS was filed on May 04, 2018; A Fact Finding hearing will be held October 23, 2018 at 1:30 pm., at Grant County Juvenile Court, 303 Abel Rd, Ephrata, WA 98823. YOU SHOULD BE PRESENT AT THIS HEARING. THE HEARING WILL DETERMINE IF YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS TO YOUR CHILD ARE TERMINATED. IF YOU DO NOT APPEAR AT THE HEARING THE COURT MAY ENTER AN ORDER IN YOUR ABSENCE TERMINATING YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS. To request a copy of the Notice, Summons, and Dependency & Termination Petition, call DSHS at 509/764-5757. To view information about your rights in this proceeding, go to www.atg.wa.gov/DPY.aspx. DATED this 13 day of September, 2017, By:/s/ Brittany Jensen Deputy Clerk. #10006/227823 Pub: September 19, 26, 2018 & October 3, 2018

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY JUVENILE DIVISION In the Welfare of: ) CASE NO: 18-7-00168-9 ANGEL LOPEZ ) 18-7-00169-7 DOB: 07/28/2006 ) NOTICE AND SUMMONS MIGUEL LOPEZ ) BY PUBLICATION DOB: 12/03/2009 (DEPENDENCY) Minor Children ________________________ TO: JOSE LOPEZ ANTONIO and anyone claiming a paternal interest A DEPENDENCY Petition was filed on April 27th , 2018. A Fact Finding hearing will be held October 23, 2018 at 9:00 a.m., at Grant County Superior Court, 303 Abel Road, Ephrata, WA 98823. YOU SHOULD BE PRESENT AT THIS HEARING. THE HEARING WILL DETERMINE IF YOUR CHILD IS DEPENDENT AS DEFINED IN RCW 13.34.050 (5). THIS BEGINS A JUDICIAL PROCESS WHICH COULD RESULT IN PERMANENT LOSS OF YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS. IF YOU DO NOT APPEAR AT THE HEARING THE COURT MAY ENTER A DEPENDENCY ORDER IN YOUR ABSENCE. To request a copy of the Notice, Summons, and Dependency Petition, call DSHS at 509/764-5757. To view information about your rights in this proceeding, go to www.atg.wa.gov/DPY.aspx. DATED this 20 day of September , 2018, By: /s/ Brooke L. Decubber Deputy Clerk. #10010/229155 Pub: September 26, 2018 & October 3, 10, 2018