Public Notice

Public Notice – May 3, 2023

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INVITATION TO BID
New Evidence Center Building
Josephine County
Facilities Services

Josephine County Facilities Services is accepting sealed bids for the New Evidence Center Building for Josephine County. Sealed bids will be accepted at Josephine County Facilities Services, 705 NW Dimmick Street, Grants Pass, Oregon 97526 until 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 1, 2023, at which time they will be publicly opened and read, and after which time they will not be received or accepted. Faxed or emailed bids will not be accepted. Bids must be submitted to: Ryan Johnson, Director, Josephine County Facilities Services, 705 NW Dimmick Street, Grants Pass, Oregon 97526.
This project requires the contractor to supply all expertise, personnel, equipment and materials for construction and installation of a pre-engineered metal building with office and warehouse space. An asphalt road and parking are planned for the north, south and west sides of the building to accommodate the transfer, storage and handling of various items being held for evidence. The project is located behind the existing Josephine County Sheriff’s Department Jail at 1901 NE “F” Street in Grants Pass, OR. Specific plans and specification for this project, and bid documents, may be viewed and downloaded at the following website link:.
https://www.josephinecounty.gov/residents/rfps.php
Pre-Bid Conference: A non-mandatory pre-bid conference and walkthrough will begin in the lobby of the Josephine County Jail, 1901 NE “F” Street, Grants Pass, Oregon 97526 on Monday, May 15, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. Bidders or their authorized representatives are encouraged, but not required, to attend this pre-bid conference.
Prequalification of Bidders is required. Bidders may obtain a Prequalification Application from Josephine County Facilities Services, 705 NW Dimmick Street, Grants Pass, Oregon 97526. The class of work for which Bidders must be prequalified is Construction. Prequalification Applications must be submitted no later than 2:00 p.m. on May 26, 2023.
This contract is for a public works project subject to prevailing wage rates under ORS 279C.800 to 279C.870.

PUBLISHED IN THE ILLINOIS VALLEY NEWS on May 3, 2023

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STATE vs MQ Power Generator/Black Southland Trailer/$8,005.00 US Currency/$1,660.00 US Currency/$2,819.00 US Currency/$103,570.00 US Currency
PERSON FROM WHOM PROPERTY WAS SEIZED: David Norman Miller/Jiankang Chen/Yongming Chen/Liuyue Xie/Matthew Gordon Ellingwood/Thomas Gordon Draper/Cameron Roger Dailey/Naham McCain Harris
NOTICE OF SEIZURE FOR FORFEITURE
You must “claim” an interest in the above-described seized property or you will automatically lose any interest you may have. The deadline for filing is 21 days from the date of the last publication of this notice. To “claim” you must file with the “forfeiture counsel” listed below, a legal paper called a “claim”. The claim must be signed by the claimant and sworn under penalty of perjury before a notary public. The claim shall set forth all of the following: a) Your true name; b) The address at which you will accept future mailings from the court or forfeiture counsel; and c) A statement that you have an interest in the seized property.
FORFEITURE COUNSEL: Josephine County District Attorney’s Office, 500 NW 6th Street, Dept 16, Grants Pass, OR 97526; 541-474-5200
SEIZING AGENCY:
Josephine County Sheriff’s Office, 1901 NE F Street, Grants Pass, OR 97526; 541-474-5123
Case #22-2044; #22-0800; #22-0652; #22-0672; #22-2242

SUMMARY STATEMENT OF BASIS FOR CRIMINAL FORFEITURE
On 09/13/22; 04/07/22; 03/23/22, 10/08/22 the above-described property was seized by the Josephine County Sheriff’s Office. The property is subject to forfeiture under ORS 131.550-131.600 as proceeds and/or instrumentalities used in the following prohibited conduct, and/or the solicitation, attempt or conspiracy to commit the following prohibited conduct: possession of a controlled substance, delivery of a controlled substance and/or manufacture of a controlled substance. Forfeiture means that the property will be deprived of that interest without compensation because of the use or acquisition of the property in or through prohibited conduct as defined in ORS 131.550-131.600.

PUBLISHED IN THE ILLINOIS VALLEY NEWS on April 12, 19, 25 and May 3, 2023

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JLF 22-127724 TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE

A default has occurred under the terms of a trust deed made by Linda C. Schiller, whose address is 330 Bolt Mountain Road, Grants Pass, OR 97527 as grantor to First American Title Insurance Company of Oregon, as Trustee, in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. acting solely as nominee for American Mortgage Network, Inc., dba American Mortgage Network of Oregon, its successors and assigns, as named Beneficiary, dated April 27, 2008, recorded May 5, 2008, in the mortgage records of Josephine County, Oregon, as Instrument No. 2008-007491, MCLP Asset Company, Inc. is the present Beneficiary as defined by ORS 86.705(2), as covering the following described real property: Commencing at the East Quarter corner of Section 10, Township 37 South, Range 6 West, Willamette Meridian, Josephine County, Oregon; thence South 0°32’35” West, 333.83 feet along the East line of the Southeast Quarter of Section 10, to the South line of Bolt Mountain Road, being the true point of beginning; thence continue on the same bearing along the East line of the Southeast Quarter, 961.24 feet to an iron pin; thence West 399.15 feet to an iron pin; thence North 6°35’ West 952.02 feet to an iron pin on the South right of way line of Bolt Mountain Road; thence along the South right of way line in an Easterly direction to the true point of beginning. COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 330 Bolt Mountain Road, Grants Pass, OR 97527. Both the beneficiary and the trustee have elected to sell the said real property to satisfy the obligations secured by said trust deed and a notice of default has been recorded pursuant to Oregon Revised Statutes 86.752(3); the default for which the foreclosure is made is grantor’s failure to pay when due the following sums: Delinquent Monthly payments from March 1, 2021 in the sum of $6,050.87, and monthly payments in the amount of $144.23 from April 1, 2023 plus prior accrued late charges in the amount of $53.43, together with all costs, disbursements, and/or fees incurred or paid by the beneficiary and/or trustee, their employees, agents or assigns. By reason of said default the beneficiary has declared all sums owing on the obligation that the trust deed secures immediately due and payable, said sum being the following, to-wit: $11,386.99, together with accrued interest in the sum of $1,369.22 through March 27, 2023, together with interest thereon at the rate of 5.625% per annum from March 28, 2023, plus prior accrued late charges in the amount of $53.43, plus the sum of $1,899.25 for advances, together with all costs, disbursements, and/or fees incurred or paid by the beneficiary and/or trustee, their employees, agents or assigns. WHEREFORE, notice hereby is given that the undersigned trustee will on August 17, 2023, at the hour of 9:00 AM PT, in accord with the standard time established by ORS 187.110, at the main entrance of the Josephine County Courthouse, located at 500 N.W. 6th Street, in the City of Grants Pass, OR, County of Josephine, State of Oregon, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the interest in the said described real property which the grantor has or had power to convey at the time of the execution of said trust deed, together with any interest which the grantor or his successors in interest acquired after the execution of said trust deed, to satisfy the foregoing obligations thereby secured and the costs and expenses of sale, including a reasonable charge by the trustee. Notice is further given to any person named in ORS 86.778 that the right exists, at any time that is not later than five days before the date last set for the sale, to have this foreclosure proceeding dismissed and the trust deed reinstated by paying to the beneficiary of the entire amount due (other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred) and by curing any other default complained of herein that is capable of being cured by tendering the performance required under the obligations or trust deed, and in addition to paying said sums or tendering the performance necessary to cure the default, by paying all costs and expenses actually incurred in enforcing the obligation and trust deed, together with trustee’s fees and attorney’s fees not exceeding the amounts provided by said ORS 86.778. Notice is further given that reinstatement or payoff quotes requested pursuant to ORS 86.786 and ORS 86.789 must be timely communicated in a written request that complies with that statute, addressed to the trustee’s “Reinstatements/Payoffs – ORS 86.786” either by personal delivery or by first class, certified mail, return receipt requested, to the trustee’s address shown below. Due to potential conflicts with federal law, persons having no record legal or equitable interest in the subject property will only receive information concerning the lender’s estimated or actual bid. Lender bid information is also available at the trustee’s website, www.logs.com/janeway_law_firm. In construing this notice, the masculine gender includes the feminine and the neuter, the singular includes the plural, the word “grantor” includes any successor in interest to the grantor as well as any other person owing an obligation, the performance of which is secured by said trust deed, and the words “trustee” and “beneficiary” include their respective successors in interest, if any. Also, please be advised that pursuant to the terms stated on the Deed of Trust and Note, the beneficiary is allowed to conduct property inspections while property is in default. This shall serve as notice that the beneficiary shall be conducting property inspections on the said referenced property. Without limiting the trustee’s disclaimer of representations or warranties, Oregon law requires the trustee to state in this notice that some residential property sold at a trustee’s sale may have been used in manufacturing methamphetamines, the chemical components of which are known to be toxic. Prospective purchasers of residential property should be aware of this potential danger before deciding to place a bid for this property at the trustee’s sale. The Fair Debt Collection Practice Act requires that we state the following: This is an attempt to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. If a discharge has been obtained by any party through bankruptcy proceedings: This shall not be construed to be an attempt to collect the outstanding indebtedness or hold you personally liable for the debt. Dated: 3/24/2023 JANEWAY LAW FIRM, LLC, Successor Trustee 1499 SE Tech Center Place, Suite 255, Vancouver, WA 98683 www.logs.com/janeway_law_firm Telephone: (360) 260-2253 Toll-free: 1-800-970-5647 JLF 22-127724 NPP0432969 To: ILLINOIS VALLEY NEWS 05/03/2023, 05/10/2023, 05/17/2023, 05/24/2023

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On MONDAY, May 8, 2023 at 7 p.m. the Cave Junction City Council is scheduled to conduct a City Council Meeting at City Hall Chambers located at 222 Lister Street, Cave Junction, Oregon. The current meeting and previous meetings may be viewed on the city’s website at cavejunctionoregon.us. Public participation is possible through a ZOOM video platform:
ID 863 8987 8361 Password: 024144.
The Public is invited to attend the council meeting and will be provided an opportunity to share their comments. Public comments must be completed within a 3-minute time limit. Speakers are allowed one opportunity for comments per meeting. The public may also submit their public comment for this meeting by providing their comment in writing prior to 4:00pm on May 05, 2023. ALL WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENT MAY BE DELIVERED TO THE DROP BOX AT CITY HALL OR EMAILED TO CITYOFCJ@CAVENET.COM. Please call (541) 592-2156 to confirm the city’s receipt of your public comment. Comments received in writing will be provided to the council prior to the council meeting and will be made a part of the permanent record.
The agenda for this meeting may include, but is not limited to, the following: Updates for Council: Public Works/Alex Ponder, PWD; Consent Agenda: Minutes, Planning Updates, Park Use Requests – Concerts in the Park, 75th Birthday Celebration for Cave Junction, July 1st Even at Bigfoot Plaza; Public Comments; Lodging Feasibility Study; Bid Acceptance for Rockydale Well Project; Resolution 970 – Accept SOS rate increase; Executive Session – ORS 192.660 (2)(b,f,h) {As/If Required}; Comments: General Information; Council Member Comments; Mayor’s Comments: Adjournment
Published in the Illinois Valley News May 3, 2023

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JOSEPHINE COUNTY
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Before the Josephine County Board of Commissioners

SUBJECT: The JOSEPHINE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, in accordance with the Land Use Hearing Rules, will conduct a public hearing for the first reading of Ordinance No. 2023-002 described as follows:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF JOSEPHINE COUNTY (ORDINANCE 81-11 AS AMENDED) TO AMEND THE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM PLAN (ORDINANCE 2022-011) TO INCLUDE ADOPTION OF US 199 (REDWOOD HWY.) CORRIDOR PLAN
ORDINANCE COPIES: Copies of the proposed ordinances are available for inspection or purchase at the Office of the Board of County Commissioners, 500 NW 6th Street, Room 154, Grants Pass, Oregon. A copy of the proposed ordinance has been furnished to each member of the Board of Commissioners one week prior to the public hearing for additional information concerning Ordinance No. 2023-002, you may call the Josephine County Community Development – Planning Division at (541) 474-5421 or planninghearings@co.josephine.or.us.
TIME and DATE (HEARING): 9:00 a.m., WEDNESDAY, MAY 17, 2023
PLACE: Anne Basker Auditorium, Courthouse Annex 600 NW Sixth Street, Grants Pass, Oregon
The meeting will be live streamed on the County’s website and can be viewed at http://www.co.josephine.or.us/Page.asp?NavID=2309. Anyone wishing to attend the meeting remotely can do so via Zoom. If you wish to remotely attend the meeting, please email bcc@josephinecounty.gov and include “Remote Attendance” in the subject line, and our office will reply with a Zoom invitation.
FOR MORE INFORMATION FROM THE COUNTY: Please contact the Josephine County Board of Commissioners’ Office Monday – Thursday 8am-12noon and 1pm-4pm, and Fridays 8am-12noon, at (541) 474-5221, or the Josephine County Community Development – Planning Division at (541) 474-5421 or planninghearings@co.josephine.or.us.
ALL INTERESTED PERSONS may appear and be heard. The hearing location is accessible to persons with disabilities. A request for an interpreter for the hearing impaired or for other accommodations for persons with disabilities should be made at least 24 hours before the hearing to the Board of County Commissioners at (541) 474-5221.
JOSEPHINE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Herman E. Baertschiger Jr., Chair
John West, Vice Chair
Daniel E. DeYoung, Commissioner
Published May 3, 2023 in the Illinois Valley News.

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