IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF OKANOGAN – JUVENILE
IN RE THE DEPENDENCY OF:
COURT NO.: 19-7-00204-24
ESTEVAN ISAIS MATHIS,
NOTICE AND SUMMONS/ORDER
A Minor Child
Dependency Hearing
STATE OF WASHINGTON TO: CARLOS FEMAT, 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 April 2, 2020 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 February, 2020.
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: RAMONA BROWNLEE
Deputy Clerk
Published in the Methow Valley News February 26; March 4, 11, 2020; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune February 27; March 5, 12, 2020. OVG891947
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF OKANOGAN – JUVENILE
IN RE THE DEPENDENCY OF:
COURT NO.: 19-7-00205-24
SARAH ARRIAGA MATHIS,
NOTICE AND SUMMONS/ORDER
A Minor Child
Dependency Hearing
STATE OF WASHINGTON TO: ALFREDO ARRIAGA ALVAREZ, CARLOS ARRIAGA ALVAROZ, 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 April 2, 2020 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 February, 2020.
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: RAMONA BROWNLEE
Deputy Clerk
Published in the Methow Valley News February 26; March 4, 11, 2020; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune February 27; March 5, 12, 2020. OVG891960
Notice of Application and
Threshold SEPA Determination
CUP 2020-2 Tonasket Tire
Notice is hereby given that an application has been submitted by Chance Stucker to permit a tire shop in an existing 3,900 sq. ft vehicle maintenance building. The business would operate year-round, Monday through Saturday from 8 am to 5:30 pm. There is no new construction or expansion proposed. The business operation will obtain its water from the City of Tonasket.
The site is located at 8D State Frontage Rd Tonasket, WA on tax parcel number 8837600300.
According to Washington State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) regulations, the office of Okanogan County Planning and Development issued a threshold environmental Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) for this proposal. The public hearing for this project has not yet been set. The public is welcome to comment on this project. Project comments may be submitted in writing up to the hearing or be presented at the hearing. SEPA comments must be submitted in writing by 5:00 pm March 26, 2020 to afford the commenter standing. Direct questions and comments to: Okanogan County Office of Planning & Development, Rocky Robbins, 123 5th Ave. N, Suite 130, Okanogan, WA 98840, (509) 422-7117
rrobbins@co.okanogan.wa.us
Published in the Methow Valley News March 11, 2020; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune March 12, 2020. OVG893773
Pork Chop SP 2020-5
Notice of Application and
SEPA Exemption
An application for a short subdivision has been submitted by Tim Pecha, BDK Engineering on behalf of Wayne & Debbee Wells to divide 2.74 acres into 2 lots. Proposed lot 2 has an existing residence with on-site septic. Both proposed lots will be served by Duck Lake Domestic Water and on-site septic. The property is identified by parcel #8867400200 located off of Shumway Road, approximately 1/4 mile northerly of the Town of Omak, WA.
The Okanogan County SEPA Responsible Official issued a final SEPA determination identifying this project is exempt from SEPA review in accordance with WAC 197-11.
The comment period for this project ends April 15, 2020 at 5pm. Comments must be submitted in writing. Direct questions and comments to: Charlene Schumacher, Senior Planner, Okanogan County Office of Planning & Development, 123 5th Ave. N, Suite 130, Okanogan, WA 98840, (509) 422-7113 or by e-mail at cschumacher@co.okanogan.wa.us.
Published in the Methow Valley News March 11, 2020; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune March 12, 2020. OVG893780
Belvedere Road SP 2020-6
Notice of Application and
SEPA Exemption
An application for a short subdivision has been submitted by Justin Boyd, BIA Realty on behalf of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation to divide 79.89 acres into 2 lots. Proposed lot 1 will be 73.76 acres and proposed lot 2 will be 6.35 acres with an existing residence. The property is identified by parcel # 3030362005 located off of Belvedere Road, approximately 5 miles north of Elmer City, WA.
The Okanogan County SEPA Responsible Official issued a final SEPA determination identifying this project is exempt from SEPA review in accordance with WAC 197-11.
The comment period for this project ends April 15, 2020 at 5pm. Comments must be submitted in writing. Direct questions and comments to: Charlene Schumacher, Senior Planner, Okanogan County Office of Planning & Development, 123 5th Ave. N, Suite 130, Okanogan, WA 98840, (509) 422-7113 or by e-mail at cschumacher@co.okanogan.wa.us.
Published in the Methow Valley News March 11, 2020; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune March 12, 2020. OVG893783
Notice of Final Decision
Leader Lake Road Repair
SE 2020-4
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Robert McKellar, WA DNR has submitted a Joint Aquatic Resource Permit Application (JARPA) for an Okanogan County Shoreline Exemption.
The project is intended to repair and repave the existing roadway accessing recreational area at Leader Lake. Plans are to recycle existing broken surface asphalt into the road subgrade followed by grading and applying a 2-inch pavement overlay on roadway and existing parking area. Additional crushed road may be brought in to provide adequate grade to roadway.
The project is in Township 33 North, Range 25 E.W.M. in Section 16 on parcel # 3325160018 approximately 4 miles westerly of the Town of Okanogan, WA
Direct questions and comments to: Charlene Schumacher, Senior Planner, Okanogan County Office of Planning & Development, 123 5th Ave. N, Suite 130, Okanogan, WA 98840, (509) 422-7113.
Published in the Methow Valley News March 11, 2020; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune March 12, 2020. OVG893788
Greenacres Cannabis Farms,
SEPA 2020-3
Threshold SEPA Determination
Kyle Walter is proposing to place eight tier-three cannabis production/processing facilities on three parcels, totaling 44 acres, located on Greenacres Rd. The applicant will be applying for a boundary line adjustment between the two northern parcels making parcel 3426020013 six acres and parcel 3426024008 eighteen acres. The boundary line adjustment is to make parcel 3426020013 compatible with OCC 17A.290.040(B)(5) which requires a minimum lot size of 5 acres for a cannabis production facility.
The project consists of:
Parcel 3426020013 adding one tier-three outdoor cannabis production/processing facility with two 14 x 66 mobile offices and using an existing 80 x 40 structure for processing.
Parcel 3426024008 will have one year-round tier-three indoor/outdoor cannabis production/processing facility with one 100 x 586 green house, four 100 x 200 greenhouses, two 14 x 66 mobile offices and two 120 x 80 processing buildings; one will be used for oil extraction using a closed loop system; one will have a commercial kitchen and bathroom. This parcel will also have two tier-three outdoor cannabis production/processing facilities each having two 14 x 66 mobile offices, two 100 x 120 greenhouses and one 80 x 100 processing building.
Parcel 3426024009 will have four tier-three outdoor cannabis production/processing facilities each having two 14 x 66 mobile offices, two 100 x 120 greenhouses and one 80 x 100 processing building, two of the processing buildings will have a commercial kitchen and bathroom.
Water source for the outdoor grows will be provided by irrigation water right. Indoor water use will be provided by an exempt well. Proposed exempt well water use is 4100 GPD for the indoor grow, commercial kitchens, and bathrooms. Period of operation for the outdoor grows will be from April to October. The indoor grow will operate year-round. Hours of operation will be from 7 am to 6pm
The site is located off of Greenacres Rd. near Riverside WA on tax parcel numbers 3426020013, 3426024008 and 3426024009.
The Okanogan County SEPA Responsible official issued a mitigated threshold environmental determination of non-significance (MDNS) in accordance with WAC 197-11-350. SEPA Comments must be submitted in writing no later than 5:00 p.m., March 26, 2020. Failure to comment by this date denies a party standing to appeal the final determination. Information is available at the Office of Planning and Development. Direct questions and comments to: Pam Wyllson, Planner I, Okanogan County Office of Planning & Development, 123 5th Ave. N, Suite 130, Okanogan, WA 98840, (509) 422-7122 pwyllson@co.okanogan.wa.us
Published in the Methow Valley News March 11, 2020; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune March 12, 2020. OVG893799
Notice of Appeal Hearing
Determination of High Density for Cannabis Retail
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Okanogan County Office of Hearing Examiner will conduct a hearing on March 26, 2020 to consider an appeal brought by Saranjit Bassi on the Planning Officials determination of high density for a cannabis retail store as outlined in ordinance 2019-2.
The appeal hearing will be conducted on March 26, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. in the Commissioners Auditorium in the Virginia Grainger Building in Okanogan, WA. Testimony and evidence will be presented at the hearing by parties with standing. Testimony relevant to the appeal issue will be accepted from interested parties. All testimony must be given under oath.
Date of publication March 11 & 12, 2020
Information regarding this decision can be obtained from: Okanogan County Office of Planning and Development, Pam Wyllson, Planner I, 123 5th Avenue North, Suite 130 Okanogan, WA 98840 (509) 422-7122 or pwyllson@co.okanogan.wa.us
Published in the Methow Valley News March 11, 2020; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune March 12, 2020. OVG893803
CONCURRENT NOTICE
NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
AND
NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS
These notices shall satisfy two separate, but related procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by Okanogan County (RE).
REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS
On or about March 28, 2020 the County of Okanogan will request the Washington State Department of Commerce (Commerce) to release federal funds under title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (PL 93-383) for the following project:
Oroville Harvest Shelter Renovation (Shelter)
The Oroville Housing Authority intends to connect the Shelter to the City of Oroville’s sewer system, renovate the existing sleeping trailers, replace the existing common use trailers used by tenants for kitchen, toilets, and showers with 2 newly constructed buildings, and bring the project to ADA compliance. The project is located at 18 Sawtells Road, Oroville, WA 98844, Okanogan County. The estimated cost of the project is $300,500 (Sewer Connection) and approximately $2,000,000 (New common use buildings, upgrades and accessibility)
FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
Okanogan County determined that the project will have no significant impact on the human environment. Therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (PL 91-190) is not required. Additionally, project information is contained in the Environmental Review Record (ERR) on file at 123 5th Ave. N., Rm 150, Okanogan, WA 98840 and is available for examination and copying weekdays between 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Any individual, group or agency disagreeing with this determination or wishing to comment on the project may submit written comments to Okanogan County Commissioners, Lalena Johns, Clerk of the Board, 123 5th Ave. N., Rm 150, Okanogan, WA 98840. All comments received by March 27. 2020 will be considered by Okanogan County prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing.
RELEASE OF FUNDS
Okanogan County certifies to Commerce that The Honorable Jim DeTro in his/her capacity as Chair, Okanogan County Board of County Commissioners consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. Commerce’s approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities, and allows Okanogan County to use State Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds.
OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS
Commerce will accept objections to its release of funds and the Okanogan County’s certification for a period of fifteen days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following bases: a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of Okanogan County; (b) the RE has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58; (c) Okanogan County has committed funds or incurred costs not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by Commerce; or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58) and shall be addressed to Community Development Block Grant, Program Manager, Department of Commerce, 1011 Plum Street SE, PO Box 42525, Olympia, Washington. 98504-2525. Potential objectors should contact the Community Development Block Grant Program at (360) 725-4000 to verify the actual last day of the objection period.
Published in the Methow Valley News March 11, 2020; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune March 12, 2020. OVG893819
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS BY OKANOGAN COUNTY
RESPOND TO:
HOUSING COALITION FOR OKANOGAN COUNTY
ATTN: Nancy Nash-Mendez
C/O Housing Authority of Okanogan County
DEADLINE: All proposals must be received no later than April 30th, 2020
POSITION: HOMELESS HOUSING PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR
The Contractor, serving as the Homeless Housing Planning and Development Coordinator will provide support to the Housing Coalition for Okanogan County. As such she/he will be an independent contractor operating on a not to exceed bid basis for the full scope of the work. This work may extend into subsequent years, depending on availability of funding. Contract for bid is limited to available funding at the time of award.
SCOPE OF WORK:
The contractor will be responsible for developing and facilitating an effective and dynamic county-wide coalition in ways that integrate and maintain awareness of county homelessness and housing efforts and best practices. As a central roadmap for the Coalition, the contractor will support implementation, and track goals and strategies within the current Okanogan County homelessness plan (e.g. matrix of outcomes across the year to demonstrate impact); integrate the current plan with our 2020 county housing study; and refine the current plan to best align with community assets and needs. Across the year, the Contractor will revitalize the Homeless Housing Task Force, including persons with lived homeless experience, to inform the development and review of the plan. The contractor will assist in identifying and disseminating funding opportunities that respond to priority housing needs. A copy of the plan is attached for reference along with the new requirements from the Department of Commerce.
Projected Start date: June 1st
Dependent upon success of year 1 outcomes and available funding, contractor may be invited to participate in future work. Successful outcomes in 2020 would include the following:
• Partners in the Coalition will be able to participate without overextending their resources, and current membership may increase to better reflect the demographics and interests of housing providers in the county
• Coalition has capacity to learn and integrate essential information to best serve homeless population
• Coalition partners and housing stakeholders have increased knowledge of funding opportunities and how opportunities pertain to housing priorities
• Housing efforts across the county are connected and integrated
• County stakeholders have a future-focused roadmap that systematically solves housing issues and addresses their underlying causes
QUALIFICATIONS:
Successful applicant will be able to demonstrate:
• Previous work product
• At least 4 years of demonstrated experience in homeless and affordable housing work
• Demonstrated ability to work independently
• Expertise (or ability to develop expertise) in strategies to best serve homeless populations
• Extensive experience in community engagement and social equity analysis
Please attach resume, work proposal, and three references. Contract award amount is dependent on qualifications. All materials must be submitted electronically to Nancy Nash-Mendez at nancy@okanognhousing.org by end of day April 30th, 2020. Call 509-422-3721 for additional information. Contract will be awarded for the period of one year, to commence of June 1st.
Published in the Methow Valley News March 11, 2020; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune March 12, 2020. OVG892826
FINAL MITIGATED DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE
Honeybear Growers SEPA 2020-1
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Okanogan County Office of Planning and Development received an application and environmental checklist from Honeybear Growers LLC for a 32,630 square foot addition to an existing commercial structure for packing of apples.
The SEPA Responsible Official has reviewed an Environmental Checklist and project description and has issued a Final Mitigated Determination of Non-Significance (MDNS) on this proposal in accordance with WAC 197-11-350.
Location
The site is located approximately 1 mile north of Brewster at 15 Honeybear Lane on parcel number 8823800100.
This decision may be appealed in accordance with OCC 14.04.220. Appeals must be made in writing to the Okanogan County Hearing Examiner, 123 5th Ave N Ste. 130, Okanogan, WA 98840. Appeals must be submitted or postmarked by 5:00 p.m. on March 27, 2020. Appeals shall state with specificity the elements of the environmental checklist and resulting determination the appellant finds objectionable and shall state the reason therefore. Appeals must include the $300.00 appeal fee. Date of publishing is March 11 & 12, 2020.
Failure to file a timely and complete appeal shall constitute waiver of all rights to an administrative appeal under county code. Information regarding this proposal can be obtained from: Okanogan County Office of Planning and Development, Rocky Robbins, Planner 1, 123 5th Avenue North, Suite 130 Okanogan, WA 98840 (509)422-7117 or rrobbins@co.okanogan.wa.us .
Published in the Methow Valley News March 11, 2020; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune March 12, 2020. OVG893829
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT a public hearing will be held on March 24, 2020 at 10:30 A.M., in the Okanogan County Commissioners hearing room, located at 123 5th Ave North, Room 150, Okanogan Washington regarding an application for a 50-year franchise by City of Pateros, to construct, operate, and maintain domestic water lines and sewer lines.
Franchise is located within the county right-of-way of beginning at City Limits on OCR 1651, Bill Shaw Road and traveling east to MP ± 0.860; and OCR 1658 Pedersen Road from MP ± 0.000 to MP ± 0.290.
Members of the public may comment on this proposal. All written comments must be received prior to the start of the public hearing in order to be entered into the record. Testimonies will be heard during the Public Hearing at the above time and location. Please send written comments to Okanogan County Department of Public Works, Jo Ann Stansbury, 1234A 2nd Ave. S., Okanogan WA 98840 or email to jstansbury@co.okanogan.wa.us.
Dated March 2, 2020 at Okanogan, Washington.
Josh Thomson, P.E.
County Engineer
Published in the Methow Valley News March 11, 18, 2020; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune March 12, 19, 2020. OVG893832
NOTICE OF CALL FOR BIDS
(Auctioneer Services)
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Board of County Commissioners of Okanogan County, Washington, will accept sealed bids for Auctioneer Services will be received until March 24, 2020 at the hour of 3:30 PM, in their office located at 123 5th Avenue North, in Okanogan, Washington, at which time the bids will be publicly opened for the following. If there is a tie among bid quotes, a coin toss will determine the winning bid.
Auctioneer Services for the sale of County Surplus Property to take place on Saturday, April 18, 2020 at 9:00 AM, at the Okanogan County Fairgrounds located at 175 Rodeo Trail Road, Okanogan, WA.
Bid Specifications:
1. Quotes shall be based upon a flat percentage of the gross amount sold at the auction sale.
2. No Buyer/Bidder Premiums are allowed to be charged on items sold. The collection of sales tax and remittance of the tax directly to the state, is done by the Auction Company.
3. Title transfer fees required by the State may be passed on to the buyer to be paid to the state.
4. The Auctioneer must provide a copy of a current valid Washington State Auctioneer Certificate of Registration License.
5. Furnish the necessary help to completely handle the sale, collect all monies, and provide the county with documentation in duplicate of the sale of each item, listing items by either asset tag or fund number as located on items sold. This is required for auditing purposes!!
6. Must ensure a method/process is used to maintain separation and record keeping of multiple consignment lots. This is required for auditing purposes!!
7. Shall provide additional advertisements at the bidder’s expense.
Bids may be mailed to the Okanogan County Commissioners’ Office at 123 Fifth Avenue North, Room 150, Okanogan, WA 98840 or submitted in person at the above address. Additional information may be obtained from Lalena “Lanie” Johns Clerk of the Board at (509) 422-7105.
NOTE: NO ADDITIONAL CHARGES MAY BE ADDED TO THE SALE OF SURPLUS PROPERTY i.e. as in the convenience fee for use of credit card.
Published in the Methow Valley News March 11, 2020; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune March 12, 2020. OVG893835
NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION
(Surplus Property)
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Okanogan Board of County Commissioners will conduct a public hearing on Monday, March 23 at 2:00 p.m. in the Commissioners Hearing Room, in order to take public testimony regarding a resolution which would declare certain County owned property surplus to the needs of the county. The surplus items are intended to be sold or disposed of either by public auction sale by electronic media or at a public auction set on Saturday, April 18, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. at the County Fairgrounds.
The public hearing will be conducted on Monday, March 23 at 2:00 p.m. in the Commissioners Auditorium in the Virginia Grainger Building located at 123 5th Ave N, Okanogan, WA. Verbal testimony will be taken at the hearing. Written comments may be submitted at the hearing or written comments will be accepted prior to the hearing and may be submitted in writing or electronically to Lalena Johns, Clerk of the Board, at 123 5th Ave N Ste 150, Okanogan, WA 98840 or at ljohns@co.okanogan.wa.us.
Date of publishing is March 11 & 12, and March 18 & 19, 2020.
The proposed list of surplus items will be available at the hearing and can be obtained from: Okanogan County Clerk of the Board, Lanie Johns by either calling 509-422-7105 or by mailing a request to Lanie Johns at 123 5th Ave N, Okanogan, WA 98840. Or by email ljohns@co.okanogan.wa.us
Published in the Methow Valley News March 11, 18, 2020; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune March 12, 19, 2020. OVG893836
Okanogan County
Notice of Final Decision
Project: Boundary Line Adjustment: (parcels 4029222007 & 4029222008)
Proponent: Carl & Bernie Bjelland
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 March 11, 2020; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune March 12, 2020. OVG893806
Okanogan County
Notice of Final Decision
Project: Boundary Line Adjustment: (parcels 4029222007 & 4029222008)
Proponent: Carl & Bernie Bjelland
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 March 11, 2020; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune March 12, 2020. OVG893812
Okanogan County
Notice of Final Decision
Project: Boundary Line Adjustment: (parcels 2520014700 & 2520013701)
Proponent: Jean Notson
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 March 11, 2020; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune March 12, 2020. OVG893815
In the superior court of the State of Washington for the county of Okanogan
Hank Avena, Plaintiff,
vs.
Tamra Dias, Defendant.
No. 20-3-00023-24
The State of Washington to the said Tamra Dias:
You are hereby summoned to appear within sixty days after the date of the first publication of this summons, to wit, within sixty days after the 19th day of February 2020, and defend the above entitled action in the above entitled court, and answer the complaint of the plaintiff Hank Avena, and serve a copy of your answer upon the County Clerk at the address below stated: and in case of your failure so to do, judgement will be rendered against you according to the demand of the complaint, which has been filed with the clerk of said court. This action is to locate Defendant for dissolution of marriage.
Okanogan County Clerk’s Office
PO Box 72
Okanogan, WA 98840
Published in the Methow Valley News, February 19, 26; March 4, 11, 18, 25, 2020
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON
FOR OKANOGAN COUNTY
Estate of
JUANITA FAY ELGIN,
Deceased.
NO. 20-4-00006-24
PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS
(RCW 11.40.030)
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE
The above Court has appointed Bruce A. Bernhard as Personal Representative of Decedent’s estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must present the claim: (a) Before the time when the claim would be barred by any applicable statute of limitations, and (b) In the manner provided in RCW 11.40.070: (i) By filing the original of the claim with the foregoing Court, and (ii) By serving on or mailing to Susan Donahue, attorney for Bruce A. Bernhard at the address below a copy of the claim. The claim must be presented by the later of: (a) Thirty (30) days after I served or mailed this Notice as provided in RCW 11.40.020(1)(c), or (b) Four (4) months after the date of first publication of this Notice. If the claim is not presented within this time period, the claim will be forever barred except as provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective for claims against both the Decedent’s probate and non-probate assets.
Date of First Publication of this Notice:
March 4, 2020
Susan Donahue, WSBA No. 43660
Attorney for Bruce A. Bernhard, Personal Representative
Law Office of Susan Donahue
P.O. Box 81
Twisp, WA 98856
Published in the Methow Valley News March 4, 11, 18, 2020
TOWN OF WINTHROP
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING AND SURVEYING SERVICES
The Town of Winthrop Washington is inviting statements of qualifications (SOQ) from consultants or consulting firms. Winthrop is generating a roster of professional services in the areas of civil engineering, water, street and sewer design, water right due diligence with follow up water right permitting work, environmental, soils remediation, cultural resources, and survey which may be used for general or project specific tasks. Consultants selection will be based upon qualifications, on an as needed basis.
SOQs should identify which categories of the services listed above the consultant is qualified to provide. SOQs will be reviewed and placed on file for one year and may be used as a source from which to select one or more firms for any specific project or ongoing services. Selected firms or individuals must have proven ability in successfully completing similar projects, perform project components in a timely and professional manner and be able to work cooperatively with the Town of Winthrop, funding agencies and other project participants. The Town of Winthrop is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and encourages minority and women-owned firms to respond to this request. The Town reserves the right to interview top firms or individuals.
Please submit 2 copies of SOQ by 4 PM Thursday, March 19, 2020
For further information on the project and requested services, contact Jeffrey Sarvis, Superintendent of Public Works at (509) 996-9211 or jeff@townofwinthrop.com. Mail proposals to: Town of Winthrop, P.O. Box 459, Winthrop, WA 98862 or deliver to Town Hall at 206 Riverside Avenue.
Dated: February 24, 2020
Published in the Methow Valley News March 4, 11, 2020
NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING
Barkley Irrigating Company
14 Bear Creek Road
Winthrop, WA 98862
You are hereby notified that the annual meeting of the stockholders of the Barkley Irrigation Company will be held on March 21, 2020, at 1:00 pm at the Masonic Hall in Twisp. On the agenda will be general business and election of a director.
Respectfully,
Craig Boesel
Bookkeeper/Vice President
996-2488
Published in the Methow Valley News March 4, 11, 2020
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON OKANOGAN COUNTY
In re Estate of FRANCES V. HINTZ, deceased.
No. 20-4-00025-24
PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS
RCW 11.40.020, .030
LILLIE SMITH has been appointed as administrator 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 the administrator or the administrator’s attorney at the address state 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) 30 days after the administrator 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 non-probate assets.
Date of First Publication: March 11, 2020.
ADDRESS FOR MAILING OR SERVICE:
PO Box 3059, Winthrop, WA 98862
Attorney for Administrator:
Natalie N. Kuehler, WSBA #50322
Ryan & Kuehler PLLC
Court and Case Number: Okanogan County Superior Court – No. 20-4-00025-24
Published in the Methow Valley News March 11, 18, 25, 2020
WAC 197-11-970 Determination of Nonsignificance (DNS)
Description of proposal: Site development including clearing, grading, installation of utilities and site drainage, and construction of a new fire station on a 5-acre parcel of land as described in a SEPA Checklist and associated plans and documentation. 1.65 acres of the site will be retained in native vegetation. Access is off of Horizon Flats Road.
Proponent: Chief Cody Accord, Fire District 6, PO Box 895, Winthrop, WA 98862.
Location of proposal, including street address, if any: Parcels 3421110159 and 2890003101, located on Horizon Flats Road in the Town of Winthrop.
Lead agency: Town of Winthrop
The lead agency for this proposal has determined that it does not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment. An environmental impact statement (EIS) is not required under RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c). This decision was made after review of a completed environmental checklist, and the following documents: Drainage Report of December, 2018; Erosion Control and Sediment Plan; Wildlife Habitat Plan and Recommendations dated 9/21/18; Retained Vegetation Map dated 1/4/19; Correspondence and Exhibits dated 1/21/20; Trip Generation and Distribution Letter dated 2/19/20. This information is available to the public on request. Pursuant to WAC 197-11-350, the lead agency considers this a mitigated DNS. The project includes measures to avoid and minimize impacts as provided in the SEPA Checklist, supporting documents and as agreed between the Town of Winthrop and Fire District #6.
This DNS is issued under WAC197-11-340(2) and WAC 197-11-350(1); the lead agency will not act on this proposal for the 14 days from the date below. Comments must be submitted by March 26, 2020.
Responsible official: Rocklynn Culp
Town Planner
(509) 996-2320
P.O. Box 459 Winthrop, WA 98862
March 6, 2020
You may appeal this determination to at the Town of Winthrop, P.O. Box 459, Winthrop, WA 98862, no later than 4:00 p.m., April 9, 2020. Appeals must be submitted in writing by a party of record. You should be prepared to make specific factual objections. Contact Winthrop Town Hall to read or ask about the procedures for SEPA appeal.
Published in the Methow Valley News March 11, 2020
