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SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR OKANOGAN COUNTY. Estate of WILLIAM R. MORGAN, deceased. PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.020, .030. CONNIE LEE MORGAN SONNICHSEN has been appointed as personal representative (“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) 30 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 RCW 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. CONNIE LEE MORGAN SONNICHSEN, Personal Representative. Attorney for Personal Representative: David Ebenger, Attorney at Law PO Box 217 Winthrop, Washington 98862 Phone: (509) 996-2206.
Published in the Methow Valley News September 3, 10 and 17, 2014.
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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR OKANOGAN COUNTY. In re the Estate of: Probate No. 14-4-00087-1, HAROLD HERBERT HEATH, Deceased. PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030). The co-Personal Representatives named below have been appointed as co-Personal Representatives 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 co-Personal Representatives or the co-Personal Representatives’ 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 co-Personal Representatives 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: September 10, 2014 Co-Personal Representatives: Ernestine M. Heath and Susan L. Peterson, as to community property estate; and Susan L. Peterson and Terry L. Karro, as to separate property estate. Attorney for co-Personal Representatives: Peg R. Callaway. Address for Mailing or Service: 700-A Okoma Drive, Omak, WA 98841. Court of probate proceedings and cause number: Okanogan County. Superior Court, Cause No. 14-4-00087-1. Dated this 3rd day of September, 2014. CALLAWAY & DETRO PLLC. Peg R. Callaway; WSBA #13786, Attorney for Estate.
Published in the Methow Valley News September 10, 17 and 24, 2014.
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Notice of General Election
Okanogan County, State of Washington, Tuesday, November 4, 2014. A General Election will be held in the below mentioned districts for the purpose of submitting to the voters for their approval or rejection the following. Initiative Measure No. 1351, Initiative Measure No. 591, Initiative Measure No. 594, Advisory Vote No. 8, Advisory Vote No. 9, Representative in Congress 4th Congressional District, State Senator District 7, State Representative District 7 Position 1, State Representative District 7 Position 2, State Representative District 12 Position 1, State Representative District 12 Position 2, County Assessor, County Auditor, County Clerk, County Commissioner District 3, County Coroner, County Prosecuting Attorney, County Sheriff, County Treasurer, Supreme Court Justice Position 1, Supreme Court Justice Position 3, Supreme Court Justice Position 4, Supreme Court Justice Position 7, Court of Appeals Judge, Division 3, District 1, Position 2, District Court Judge Position 1, District Court Judge Position 2, Public Utility District No. 1 of Okanogan County, Commissioner District 1, Ferry County PUD, Commissioner District 3, City of Tonasket, Tonasket Emergency Medical Service District, Public Hospital District 3 (Mid-Valley Hospital), Fire Protection District 6. The registration deadline for online registrations, mail-in registrations and transfers is October 6, 2014. 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 27, 2014. You can register or obtain registration forms at the Auditor’s Office, on line at www.vote.wa.gov, and Department of Licensing. The Okanogan County Auditor’s Office, 149 3rd Ave N, Room 104, at the County Courthouse, will be open so voters may obtain replacement ballots, drop off voted ballots, obtain provisional ballots, and use the Accessible Voting Units, at the following times. Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM and October 17 – November 3, 2014. On Election Day only, November 4, 2014, 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM. Drop box locations around the county for the General Election. Tonasket – Tonasket City Hall/Library Complex, 209 S Whitcomb Ave, Tonasket. Omak – Next to Police Station, 8 N Ash, Omak. Pateros -180 Pateros Mall in parking lot, Pateros. Drop boxes will close at 8:00PM on Election Day. Voters needing additional information or assistance with voter registration forms or voting may call (509) 422-7240. Voters unable to use the mail-in ballot may use the Accessible Voting Unit available at the County Auditor’s Office. Ballots require sufficient first class postage (.49 cents) and must be postmarked by the day of the election. Check with your local Post Office for deadlines to have your ballot postmarked properly. For additional information on the election or regarding voter registration. www.vote.wa.gov/okanogan, www.myvote.wa.gov, local newspaper, radio, and TV. Meetings of the Okanogan County Canvassing Board are open, public meetings and shall be continued until the activities for which the following meetings are held have been completed. Canvass Board meetings are held in the Okanogan County Auditor’s Office, 149 3rd Ave N, Room 104, at the County Courthouse, in Okanogan.
Friday, November 14, 2014 at 11:00 AM to determine the status of any provisional or challenged ballots. Tuesday, November 25, 2014 at 11:00 AM to canvass the votes cast and certify the election. This notice is in accordance with RCW 29A.52. Dated at Okanogan, Washington this 15th day of September, 2014. Laurie Thomas, Okanogan County Auditor and Ex-Officio Supervisor of Elections. By Mila M Jury, Chief Deputy and Certified Election Administrator.
Published in the Methow Valley Newspaper September 17, 2014.
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FINAL DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE PROPOSED REVISIONS TO OKANOGAN COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Okanogan County Department of Planning & Development has prepared proposed revisions to the Okanogan County Comprehensive Plan and an Interim Zone Code for public review. The SEPA Responsible Official has issued a Final Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) on this proposal in accordance with WAC 197-11-340(4). This decision may be appealed by parties with standing in accordance with Okanogan County Code 14.04.220. To be considered timely the appeal must be filed in writing including the $300.00 appeal fee. The appeal must be received or postmarked by October 2, 2014 to the Office of Hearing Examiner, Okanogan County Planning at the address listed below. A copy of the current draft of the Comprehensive Plan and amended checklist supporting this determination may be found on line at http://www.okanogancounty.org/planning/index.html. Questions regarding this notice may be directed to Okanogan County Office of Planning and Development, Perry Huston, Director of Planning, 123 5th Avenue North, Suite 130 Okanogan, WA 98840 (509)422-7218 or phuston@co.okanogan.wa.us.
Published in the Methow Valley News September 17 2014.
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Notice of Action. The Town of Twisp is hereby providing notice of action regarding approval of the Reid Short Plat File No. TWP SP 14-03 consisting of three lots (27,970.92, 34,754.03 sq ft, 26,067.81 sq ft) located off May Street. Approval of the short plat is a Type I permit process in accordance with Chapter 14.05 TMC. Approval of TWP SP 14-03 was granted on September 9, 2014 upon fulfillment of conditions required for approval. Said Short Plat conforms to the requirements of TMC Chapter Title 17.15 and Title 18 Land Use Regulations. Written appeals by a party of record with standing must be filed with the Town Clerk within 14 days of issuance of the decision (9/9/14) as provided in Chapter 14.05.070 TMC. For more information call Kurt Danison, Twisp Town Planner at (509) 997-4081.
Published in the Methow Valley News September 17, 2014.
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NOTICE OF SPECIAL BOARD MEETING. Notice is hereby given that a special board meeting will be held on the 18th day of September 2014, for the purpose of strategic planning. The special board meeting will be held in the meeting room of the Douglas Okanogan County Fire District 15 Station, 191 Industrial Way, Pateros, Washington, commencing at 8:30 a.m. and ending at 4 p.m. on the date set forth above.
Published in the Methow Valley News September 17, 2014.
