LEGAL NOTICE
The Methow Watershed Council (MWC) is sponsoring Water 2066: A Vision for the Methow. The MWC has issued a Request for Proposals for the following work: (1) facilitation of meetings with identified water stakeholders including governmental agencies, sovereign tribes, and NGOs, (2) the facilitation of two community scoping workshops and (3) a final written report. The work is to be completed by March 31, 2020. Visit our website at www.methowwatershed.com for more information; interested Contractors must send an email of interest to Ashley Thrasher at ashleywthrasher@gmail.com by February 1st, 2019 to be on the emailing list. The closing date for submission is February 15th at 5:00 pm, PST. Mail Proposals to: PO Box 1212 Twisp, WA 98856 or email them to: mary.e.mccrea@gmail.com.
Published in the Methow Valley News, January 16, 2019.
COURT NO.: 18-7-00058-1
NOTICE AND SUMMONS/ORDER
Dependency Hearing
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
In and for the county of Okanogan – juvenile
IN RE THE DEPENDENCY OF:
PATRICIA WALTERS
A Minor Child
DOB: 02/08/2017
STATE OF WASHINGTON TO: TOMMY TWO EAGLES WATERS, WHOM IT MAY CONCERN AND ANYONE CLAIMING PARENTAL INTEREST IN THE ABOVE NAMED CHILD.
I. NOTICE OF HEARING
1.1 You are notified that a petition was filed with this Court, alleging that the above named child is dependent
1.2 A hearing will be held on February 21, 2019 at 1:00 p.m., At Juvenile Court, Okanogan County Court House, Okanogan, Washington.
1.3 The purpose of the hearing is to hear and consider evidence on the petition.
1.4 If you do not appear, the court may enter an order in your absence establishing dependency.
II. SUMMONS/ORDER TO APPEAR
2.1 YOU ARE SUMMONED AND REQUIRED to appear at the hearing on the date, time and place indicated.
NOTICE
VIOLATION OF THIS ORDER OR SUMMONS IS SUBJECT TO A PROCEEDING FOR CONTEMPT OF COURT PURSUANT TO RCW 13.34.070. A DEPENDENCY PETITION BEGINS A PROCESS WHICH, IF THE CHILD IS FOUND DEPENDENT, MAY RESULT IN PERMANENT TERMINATION OF THE PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP.
Dated this 21 day of December, 2018.
By direction of the Honorable CHRISTOPHER CULP
Judge of the Superior Court
Okanogan County, Washington CHARLEEN GROOMES
Clerk of the Superior Court
Okanogan County, Washington
By CATE MALLETT
Deputy Clerk
Published in the Methow Valley News January 2, 9, 16, 2019; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune January 3, 10, 17, 2019. OVG839417
Okanogan County PUD No. 1
Statement of Nondiscrimination
In accordance with federal civil rights law and all state regulations and policies, it is the policy of Public Utility District No. 1 of Okanogan County (District) to prohibit discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, political beliefs or any other protected category under federal or state law and regulation.
To file a discrimination complaint, write a letter addressed to the District and submit to the District by mail to: General Counsel, PO Box 912, Okanogan, WA 98840; or fax (509) 422-8418. You may also contact the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), 1801 L. Street NW, Washington, DC 20507 or an EEOC field office by calling toll free (800) 669-4000. For individuals with hearing impairments, EEOC’s toll free TDD number is (800) 669-6820.
PUD No. 1 of Okanogan County is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
Published in the Methow Valley News, January 16, 2019.
Public Hearing Notice
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Board of Okanogan County Commissioners that a Public Hearing is set for 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 22, 2019 and will be held in the County Commissioners’ Hearing Room. The hearing is held to receive public comment for or against the consideration of a supplemental appropriation within Public Health fund 670 in the amount of $150,000. The funds are from the Unreserved Fund Balance and will be used for reserves. The hearing will be held in the County Commissioners’ Hearing Room located at 123 5th Avenue North, Okanogan, Washington. Persons wishing to comment may attend the hearing or submit their comments in writing to the Commissioners’ Office at 123 5th Avenue North, Rm 150, Okanogan, Washington 98840.
Published in the Methow Valley News January 9, 16, 2019; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune January 10, 17, 2019. OVG840352
Okanogan County
Notice of Final Decision
Project: Boundary Line Adjustment: (parcels 3521320030 & 3521320028)
Proponent: Lawrence Miller
Decision: Approved
The Okanogan County Office of Planning and Development approved the above-noted project. Within 20 days of decision, parties with standing may appeal this decision to the Okanogan County Hearing Examiner at 123 5th Ave. N. Suite 130, Okanogan, WA 98840, pursuant to OCC 2.67.010. An appeal must include the $300.00 appeal fee.
Published in the Methow Valley News January 16, 2019; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune January 17, 2019. OVG841223
PUBLIC HEARING
FINAL DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE
PROPOSED ORDINANCE
OCC 17A.290 Cannabis Operations
OCC 17A.220 District Use Chart
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing has been scheduled in front of the Okanogan County Regional Planning Commission to take public comment regarding a proposed ordinance that would amend Okanogan County Code 17A.290 Cannabis Operations and OCC 17A.220 District Use Chart. If adopted, the revised codes would impose new regulations on Cannabis Operations throughout the county and amend the District Use Chart to identify by zoning the areas compatible for various cannabis operations.
The Okanogan Board of County Commissioners conducted a public hearing on August 27, 2018 on an earlier version of revisions to OCC17A.290 and OCC 17A.220. At the conclusion of the hearing, the BOCC remanded the proposal to the Planning Commission for additional review. The BOCC adopted Ordinance 2018-12 which put new interim controls in place. The Planning Commission has released the current proposal 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.
The public hearing will be held on January 28, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. in the Commissioners Auditorium in the Virginia Grainger Building in Okanogan Washington. Verbal comments will be taken at the hearing with a time limit of 5 minutes per speaker. Written comments of any length will be accepted at the hearing. Written comments will be accepted prior to the hearing in either written or electronic form by submitting them to the address listed below.
Comments should be submitted to: Cortney Ingle, Administrative Secretary at 123 5th Avenue North, Suite 130 Okanogan, WA 98840 or cingle@co.okanogan.wa.us.
Information regarding this proposed ordinance can be obtained from: 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 January 16, 2019; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune January 17, 2019. OVG841224
THRESHOLD DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE
PROPOSED ZONE MAP AMENDMENT
AIRPORT SAFETY ZONES
TONASKET AIRPORT
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Okanogan County Department of Planning & Development, in consultation with the City of Tonasket has proposed an ordinance which if adopted would amend the Okanogan County Zone Map by establishing safety zones adjacent to the Tonasket Airport. The zone map amendments if adopted would depict the area contained within the Zone 1-Flight Operations, Zone 2 Approach/Departure, Zone 3-Transition, Zone 4-Passage, and Zone 5-Airport Effects Area. The designated zones would then be subject to the land use regulation found in Okanogan County Code 17A.300 Airport Safety.
The SEPA Responsible Official has issued a Threshold Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) regarding the proposal. Comments regarding the threshold determination should be submitted in writing or electronically no later than 5:00 pm, January 31, 2019. Comments should be submitted to cingle@co.okanogan.wa.us or mailed or delivered to 123 5th Ave N. Suite 130, Okanogan WA 98840.
Information regarding this code amendment can be obtained from: 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 . Documents prepared for the proposal may be viewed at www.okanogancounty.org/planning
Published in the Methow Valley News January 16, 2019; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune January 17, 2019. OVG841216
Okanogan County
Notice of Final Decision
Project: Boundary Line Adjustment: (parcels 3425111005 & 3425141001)
Proponent: Woodward Cattle Company Inc.
Decision: Approved
The Okanogan County Office of Planning and Development approved the above-noted project. Within 20 days of decision, parties with standing may appeal this decision to the Okanogan County Hearing Examiner at 123 5th Ave. N. Suite 130, Okanogan, WA 98840, pursuant to OCC 2.67.010. An appeal must include the $300.00 appeal fee.
Published in the Methow Valley News January 16, 2019; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune January 17, 2019. OVG841222
Okanogan County
Notice of Final Decision
Project: Boundary Line Adjustment: (parcels 3422320001 & 3422320007)
Proponent: Peter & Marsha Trost
Decision: Approved
The Okanogan County Office of Planning and Development approved the above-noted project. Within 20 days of decision, parties with standing may appeal this decision to the Okanogan County Hearing Examiner at 123 5th Ave. N. Suite 130, Okanogan, WA 98840, pursuant to OCC 2.67.010. An appeal must include the $300.00 appeal fee.
Published in the Methow Valley News January 16, 2019; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune January 17, 2019. OVG841220
Okanogan County
Notice of Final Decision
Project: Boundary Line Adjustment: (parcels 3728250008, 3728250016 & 3728250004)
Proponent: Allan Whitehill (Jane Fraser), David Ray, and Walter & Debra Sullivan
Decision: Approved
The Okanogan County Office of Planning and Development approved the above-noted project. Within 20 days of decision, parties with standing may appeal this decision to the Okanogan County Hearing Examiner at 123 5th Ave. N. Suite 130, Okanogan, WA 98840, pursuant to OCC 2.67.010. An appeal must include the $300.00 appeal fee.
Published in the Methow Valley News January 16, 2019; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune January 17, 2019. OVG841219
NOTICE OF QUORUM
Notice is hereby given that a quorum of the Three Rivers Hospital Board of Commissioners will attend an exit meeting held by the Washington State Auditor’s Office at 3 p.m. Wednesday, January 16, 2019, in the McKinley Conference Room at Three Rivers Hospital, 507 Hospital Way, Brewster WA 98812.
The Auditor’s Office will discuss the results of its audit of the hospital district’s financials for the year 2017. The Board of Commissioners will not take action during this meeting.
Published in the Methow Valley News on January 16, 2019.
