LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KING IN PROBATE
In Re The Estate Of: LELAND R. DOWNER, Decedent. NO. 15-4-00182-2 KNT PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (R.C.W. 11.40.030)
The Administrator, named below, has been appointed as Administrator of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be bared by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in R.C.W. 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Administrator or the Administrator’s attorney at the address stated below, a copy of the Claim and filing the original 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 Administrator served or mailed a Notice to the Creditor as provided under R.C.W. 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four (4) months after the date of first publication of this Notice. If the Claim is not presented within this time frame, the Claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in R.C.W. 11.40.051 and R.C.W. 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to Claims against both the decedent’s probate and non-probate assets.
DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: January 21, 2015.
Jeffrey Downer, Administrator, 18625 173rd Way SE, Renton, WA, 98058. Kelly Kenn / WSBA #32250, Kelly Kenn, PS, Attorney at Law, 385 NW Dogwood Street, Issaquah, WA, 98027. (425) 392-0351.
Published in the Methow Valley News January 21, 28 and February 4, 2015.
LEGAL NOTICE
Town of Twisp
Request for Statement of Qualifications
For Establishing a Consultant Roster
The Town of Twisp (pursuant to Chapter 61, Laws of 1981) requests Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) and performance information from firms interested in providing professional engineering and land surveying services for the 2015 year in conjunction with Town sponsored projects. Potential projects include improvements to the Town’s water and wastewater systems, street and storm drainage system, airport, pool, park and recreational facilities.
Professional services may include, but are not limited to planning, grant and loan application assistance, project cost estimating, surveying, environmental documentation, permit acquisition, and design and construction engineering. Additional information about possible anticipated projects may be obtained by contacting Town Hall at 509-997-4081 or emailing to: publicworks@townoftwisp.com.
Statements shall include 1) description of the firm, 2) a listing of the types of services the firm provides, 3) description of the consultant’s team including references, 4) descriptions of relevant project experience related to the facilities and services listed above, and 5) firm references.
Statements of qualifications will be reviewed, placed on file for the 2015 year and will be used as the source from which to select one or more qualified firms from whom a detailed proposal will be requested for any specific project. Projects may be totally or partially funded through the Washington State Community Development Block Grant program (with federal funds provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development), the Washington State Department of Health, Drinking Water State Revolving Fund, U. S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development, Environmental Protection Agency, State and Tribal Assistance Grant, Transportation Improvement Board, or Washington Department of Transportation/Federal Highway Administration funding programs. Cost plus percentage of construction cost contracts will not be allowed and a number of state and federal equal opportunity and affirmative action requirements will apply to the selection process and conduct of each project.
Minority- and women-owned firms are encouraged to submit statements of qualifications. The Town is an equal opportunity employer. Questions regarding this solicitation should be directed to the Town of Twisp at P.O. Box 278, 118 S. Glover St., Twisp, WA 98856.
The Town publishes this request in accordance with the requirements of RCW 39.80. Contracts with selected firms will be negotiated in accordance with RCW 39.80.
Two copies of the SOQ shall be submitted to the Town (received or postmarked) no later than 5:00 p.m., PST, February 26, 2015.
Interviews may or may not be conducted. The Town reserves the right to select the consultant based upon written qualifications only, or to advertise and retain other consultants on individual projects independent of the firm selected from this solicitation.
Published in the Methow Valley News, January 28th & February 4th, 2015
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
Trout Unlimited-Washington Water Project is proposing to construct a project on the Methow Valley Irrigation District Canal in Twisp, WA: MVID East Lower Laterals, consisting of replacing existing pipe along approximately 7500 l.f. of laterals south of the Town of Twisp. Contractor shall provide and install 2” to 8” HDPE pipe and fittings. One WSDOT road crossing and one Okanogan County road crossing are included in the project. This is a time critical project, which must be completed by May 1, 2015. There is a non-mandatory pre-bid site inspection at 1 PM on February 17, 2015, at the RiverBank Office, 206 Glover Street, Twisp WA. Contractors interested in receiving a bid solicitation packet should contact Project Administrative Assistant Katy Williams at 509 997-0640 x267 or email katy@vanheesllc.com prior to the bid opening at 5 PM on February 27, 2015.
Published in the Methow Valley News February 4 and 11, 2015.
LEGAL NOTICE
Notice of Adoption – Ordinance #686
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2015 BUDGET of the TOWN of TWISP AS ADOPTED BY ORDINANCE NO. 686
Said ordinance may be examined at the Twisp Town Hall during regular business hours or mailed upon request.
This notice is given by order of the Town Council and pursuant to RCW 35.27.300.
Dated this 27th day of January, 2015. Jackie Moriarty, Clerk/Treasurer, Town of Twisp, Washington.
Published in the Methow Valley News February 4, 2015.
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING. CHEWUCH CANAL COMPANY PO BOX 234, WINTHROP, WA, 98862.
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the annual meeting of the stockholders of The Chewuch Canal Company will be held on February 21, 2015 at 1:00pm upstairs in The Winthrop Barn. On the agenda will be general business, election of directors and discussion of the piping project. IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOUR STOCK BE REPRESENTED IN PERSON OR BY PROXY.
Roger Rowatt, bookkeeper, 509-996-2778. Dated January 31, 2015.
Published in the Methow Valley News February 4, 2015.
LEGAL NOTICE
TOWN OF TWISP Notice of Decision
Preliminary Approval of Isabella Ridge Long Plat #1
Published Notice of Decision Date: February 4, 2015
Open Record Public Hearing Date: Planning Commission – December 10, 2014 at 5:00 p.m.
Closed Record Decision Date: Town Council – Tuesday, January 13, 2015
Proponent: Vaughn Jolley Methow Valley Associates LLC, P.O. Box 1204, Twisp, WA 98856.
Proposal: Preliminary approval of the thirteen lot Isabella Ridge Long Plat No. 1, located off May Street at the site of the former ball field for the former Allen Elementary School.
SEPA: Determination of Non-Significance issued on November 5, 2014. No comments or appeals received.
Action: The Twisp Town Council, at its regular meeting on January 13, 2015, based on a recommendation from Planning Commission, granted preliminary approval with conditions of the Isabella Ridge Long Plat No. 1.
Appeal: Any person with standing may appeal this decision in writing by filing a land use petition with Okanogan Superior Court within 14 days of this notice of decision (February 4, 2015).
Published in the Methow Valley News February 4, 2015.
LEGAL NOTICE
Notice of Public Hearing for Proposed Revisions to Okanogan County Shoreline Master Program NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Okanogan County Regional Planning Commission has scheduled a public hearing on February 23, 2014 at 7 p.m. to consider proposed revisions to the Okanogan County Shorelines Master Program. The Planning Commission will review the proposed revisions with staff and then continue the public hearing to a special meeting on March 9th, 2015 at 7 p.m. to take verbal and/or written testimony from the public on the proposed revisions. The hearings will be held in the Commissioners Hearing Room in the Virginia Granger Administration building at 123 5th Ave North, Okanogan WA 98840. Verbal testimony will be restricted to 5 minutes per person or group. You may not assign your time to another party. Written comments may be submitted prior to the hearing at Okanogan county Office of Planning & Development, 123 5th Ave. North, Suite 130, Okanogan, WA 98840 (509)422-7218 or kconn@co.okanogan.wa.us.
Published in the Methow Valley News February 4, 2015.
LEGAL NOTICE
Notice of Threshold Determination of Non-Significance for Proposed Revisions to Okanogan County Shoreline Master Program. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Okanogan County Department of Planning & Development has prepared an environmental checklist for proposed revisions to the Okanogan County Shoreline Master Program. A 30 day comment period on the proposed revisions and environmental documents has been ordered as noted below. The SEPA responsible official has prepared an amended Environmental checklist and has issued a Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) on this proposal in accordance with WAC 197-11-340(4). Having reviewed the plan and comparing it with the old plan, it is the determination of the SEPA Responsible Official that the changes in the new plan do not create a reasonable probability of more impact on the environment. For that reason the Determination of Significance issued on January 14, 2009 was withdrawn by the SEPA responsible official on May 14, 2014 and has been replaced with this Determination of Non-Significance in accordance with WAC 197-11-360(4). The SEPA responsible official has ordered a 30 day extended comment period on the DNS. Questions or comments regarding this determination and the Shoreline Master Program may be submitted in writing to the address listed below or electronically to phuston@co.okanogan.wa.us. Deadline for comments regarding this determination will be 5:00 pm March 5, 2015. Date of Publishing is February 4, 2015. A copy of the Draft Shoreline Master Program and amended checklist supporting the determination can be found at www.okanogancounty.org/planning/index.html.
Published in the Methow Valley News February 4, 2015.
LEGAL NOTICE
Reference Number(s) of Documents assigned or released: 3073790. Document Title: NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE. Grantor: Bishop, Marshall & Weibel, P.S. Grantee: Justin L. Workman and Lea M. Workman, Husband and Wife
Abbreviated Legal Description as Follows: LOT 1, BLOCK 11, HOME ADD. N ALMA.
Assessor’s Property Tax Parcel/Account Number(s): 1160110100 WE ARE A DEBT COLLECTOR. THIS COMMUNICATION IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE
I
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Bishop, Marshall & Weibel, P.S. will on February 27, 2015 at 10:00 am at the front entrance of the Okanogan County Courthouse, 149 Third North, in the City of Okanogan located at Okanogan County, State of Washington, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, payable at the time of sale, the following described real property, situated in Okanogan County, State of Washington, to-wit; LOT 1, BLOCK 11, HOME ADDITION TO NORTH ALMA, AS PER PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK B OF PLATS, PAGE 7, RECORDS OF THE AUDITOR OF OKANOGAN COUNTY, WASHINGTON; SITUATE IN THE COUNTY OF OKANOGAN, STATE OF WASHINGTON. Which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated April 2, 2004, recorded April 9, 2004, under Auditor’s File No. 3073790 records of Okanogan County, Washington, from Justin L. Workman and Lea M. Workman, Husband and Wife, as Grantor, to Transnation Title Insurance Company, as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. is a separate corporation that is acting solely as a nominee for Eagle Home Mortgage, Inc. and its successors and assigns as Beneficiary. Nationstar Mortgage LLC is now the beneficiary of the deed of trust. The sale will be made without any warranty concerning the title to, or the condition of the property.
II
No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Grantor’s default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust.
III
The default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/are as follows: Failure to pay the following amounts, now in arrears: Amount due to reinstate by October 24, 2014. Delinquent Monthly Payments Due from 05/01/2014 through 10/1/2014: 2 payment(s) at $665.57 and 4 payment(s) at $575.59, total: $3,633.50. Accrued Late Charges $67.16 Corporate Advances $1,054.94, TOTAL DEFAULT $4,755.60.
IV
The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: $45,411.31, together with interest from April 1, 2014 as provided in the note or other instrument, and such other costs and fees as are due under the note or other instrument secured, and as are provided by statute.
V
The above described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. The sale will be made without warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances on February 27, 2015. The payments, late charges, or other defaults must be cured by February 16, 2015 (11 days before the sale date) to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time on or before February 16, 2015 (11 days before the sale date) the default(s) as set forth in paragraph III, together with any subsequent payments, late charges, or other defaults, is/are cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. Payment must be with cashier’s or certified checks from a State or federally chartered bank. The sale may be terminated any time after February 16, 2015 (11 days before the sale date), and before the sale by the Borrower, Grantor, any Guarantor, or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance paying the entire principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees, and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults.
VI
A written notice of default was transmitted by the beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): See ‘Mailing List’ attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. By both first class and certified mail on September 8, 2014, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served on September 8, 2014, with said written notice of default or the written notice of default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting.
VII
The Trustee whose name and address are set forth will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale.
VIII
The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above-described property.
IX
Anyone having objections to this sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objection if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale.
X
NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS. The purchaser at the Trustee’s Sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the deed of trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. If the Trustee’s Sale is set aside for any reason, the submitted bid will be forthwith returned without interest and the bidder will have no right to purchase the property. Recovery of the bid amount without interest constitutes the limit of the bidder’s recourse against the Trustee and/or the Beneficiary.
XI
NOTICE TO ALL PERSONS AND PARTIES WHO ARE GUARANTORS OF THE OBLIGATIONS SECURED BY THIS DEED OF TRUST: (1) The Guarantor may be liable for a deficiency judgment to the extent the sale price obtained at the Trustee’s Sale is less than the debt secured by the Deed of Trust; (2) The Guarantor has the same rights to reinstate the debt, cure the default, or repay the debt as is given to the grantor in order to avoid the trustee’s sale; (3) The Guarantor will have no right to redeem the property after the Trustee’s Sale; (4) Subject to such longer periods as are provided in the Washington Deed of Trust Act, Chapter 61.24 RCW, any action brought to enforce a guaranty must be commenced within one year after the Trustee’s Sale, or the last Trustee’s Sale under any deed of trust granted to secure the same debt; and (5) In any action for a deficiency, the Guarantor will have the right to establish the fair value of the property as of the date of the Trustee’s Sale, less prior liens and encumbrances, and to limit its liability for a deficiency to the difference between the debt and the greater of such fair value or the sale price paid at the Trustee’s Sale, plus interest and costs.
XII
THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date on this notice to pursue mediation. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you are eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of help.
SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission: Telephone: (1-877-894-4663) Website: http://www.wshfc.org/buyers/counseling.htm The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development: Telephone: (1-800-569-4287) Website: http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/hcc/fc/index.cfm?webListAction=search&searchstate=WA&filterSvc=dfc The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys: Telephone: (1-800-606-4819) Website: http://nwjustice.org/what-clear.
DATED: October 21, 2014 BISHOP, MARSHALL & WEIBEL, P.S. Successor Trustee by:/s/William L Bishop, Jr. William L. Bishop, Jr., President, 720 Olive Way, Suite 1201, Seattle, WA 98101. (206) 622-7527
State of Washington ss. County of King
On this 21 day of October, 2014, before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for the State of Washington, duly commissioned and sworn, personally appeared William L. Bishop, Jr., to me known to be an Officer of Bishop, Marshall & Weibel, P.S., the corporation that executed the foregoing instrument and acknowledged the said instrument to be the free and voluntary act and deed of said corporation, for the uses and purposes therein mentioned, and on oath states that they are authorized to execute the said instrument.
WITNESS my hand and official seal hereto affixed the day and year first above written.
/s/Darla Trautman, Name: Darla Trautman, NOTARY PUBLIC in and for the State of Washington at: King County. My Appt. Exp: April 9, 2016
“Mailing List”: Justin L. Workman, 436 4th Ave N, Okanogan, WA 98840; Justin L. Workman, 436 N 4th Ave, Okanogan, WA 98840; Justin L. Workman, PO BOX 991, Okanogan, WA 98841. Lea M. Workman, 436 4th Ave N, Okanogan, WA 98840;Lea M. Workman, 436 N 4th Ave, Okanogan, WA 98840; Lea M. Workman, PO BOX 991, Okanogan, WA 98841.
Published in the Methow Valley News January 28 and February 4, 11, and 18, 2015.
