Okanogan County
Notice of Final Decision
Project: Boundary Line Adjustment: (parcels 3224130001 & 3224130028)
Proponent: David & Nancy Bishop
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 25, 2020; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune March 26, 2020. OVG895112
Okanogan County
Notice of Final Decision
Project: Boundary Line Adjustment: (parcels 3226030002 & 3226030001)
Proponent: Larry & Patricia Boyd
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 25, 2020; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune March 26, 2020. OVG895113
Okanogan County
Notice of Final Decision
Project: Toal Deviation (parcel 3322330001)
Proponent: Margaret Bigelow and Charles Toal
Decision: Approved
The Okanogan County Office of Planning and Development approved the above-noted project. Within 20 days of publication, 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 25, 2020; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune March 26, 2020. OVG895115
Okanogan County Public Works
NOTICE OF CALL FOR BIDS
2020 Coverstone Supply Bid
Sealed Bids, plainly marked “Bid For 2020 Coverstone Supply”, will be received by Okanogan County at the Office of the Board of County Commissioners located in the Grainger Administrative Building, 123 5th Avenue N, Room 150, Okanogan, Washington 98840, until 11:00AM, April 14, 2020 at which time they will be opened and publicly read.
The project generally consists of the supply and delivery of 1/2” special crushed coverstone to the Winthrop shop for the 2020 chipseal season.
Additional information and specifications may be obtained from the Okanogan County Department of Public Works, 1234-A 2nd Ave. S., Okanogan, WA 98840. (509) 422-7300.
The Board of County Commissioners reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Multiple contract awards may be made to guarantee the availability of bulk asphalt products at the lowest available prices.
The County of Okanogan in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, Part 21, Nondiscrimination in Federally-assisted programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises as defined at 49 CFR Part 26 will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, national origin, or sex, in consideration for an award. Translation esta disponible a pedido. Por favor enviar un correo electronico a pw@co.okanogan.wa.us para solicitor este aviso en espanol.
Published in the Methow Valley News March 25; April 1, 2020; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune March 26; April 2, 2020. OVG895105
Deitrich Shoreline Variance 2020-1
Canceled Public Hearing
In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, the public hearing scheduled for March 26, 2020 at 10:00AM has been CANCELED.
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 25, 2020; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune March 26, 2020. OVG895108
Davis Planned Development 2020-1
Canceled Public Hearing
In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, the public hearing scheduled for March 26, 2020 at 10:00AM has been CANCELED.
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 25, 2020; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune March 26, 2020. OVG895110
Notice of Cancelled Appeal Hearing and Redetermination of
High Density for Cannabis Retail
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the appeal hearing set for March 26, 2020 to consider the appeal brought by Saranjit Bassi on the Planning Determination of high density for a cannabis retail store has been cancelled. The appeal hearing will not be rescheduled. Pete Palmer the Director of Okanogan County Office of Planning and Development reviewed the application material and additional information and determined that the location of the proposal did not meet the definition of high density as outlined in ordinance 2019-2, OCC17A.290.040(6).
The applicant will be required to apply for a Conditional Use Permit as outlined in ordinance 2019-2, OCC17A.220 district use chart for the Neighborhood Commercial Zone.
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 25, 2020; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune March 26, 2020. OVG895116
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Hearing will be held by the Board of Okanogan County Commissioners in their hearing room on Monday, April 6, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. The commissioners hearing room is located at 123 5th Avenue North, Okanogan, WA 98840.
The purpose of the public hearing is to review community development and housing needs, inform citizens of the availability of funds and eligible uses of the state Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), and receive comments on proposed activities, particularly from lower income persons residing in Okanogan County.
$84,171 is proposed to be available annually to the county and Okanogan County Community Action Council to fund public services that principally benefit low-and-moderate in come persons.
An overview of the proposed public services grant application will be available for review at the County Commissioner office Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. to Noon and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Due to COVID-19 and Governor’s order, please call in advance to arrange pick-up of the information.
Comments on the county’s and community action program’s past performance and use of their 2019 CDBG Public Services Grant will also be received. Comments may be submitted either by mail to the above address, in person at the hearing, or by email to ljohns@co.okanogan.wa.us.
A Spanish speaking interpreter will be available. The commissioners’ hearing room is handicap accessible. Additional arrangements to reasonable accommodate special needs will be made upon receiving 24-hour advance notice. You may contact the Commissioners’ Office at 509-422-7100 to make arrangements.
Published in the Methow Valley News March 25, 2020; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune March 26, 2020. OVG895119
Inspections Have Begun
The Okanogan County Noxious Weed Control Board has begun inspections of properties for control of noxious weed species designated or selected as enforcement species. Landowners with any of these species present on their property shall be required to control the noxious weeds according to provisions outlined in Chapter 17.10 RCW.
INSPECTIONS SHALL TAKE PLACE FOR THE SPECIES DESIGNATED FOR CONTROL BY THE WASHINGTON STATE NOXIOUS WEED CONTROL BOARD and THE OKANOGAN COUNTY NOXIOUS WEED CONTROL BOARD; a list is available in our office. All State, Federal and private landowners will be notified of noxious weeds present and classified as enforceable and control will be required.
This notice is published according to Board policy to notify landowners in our County that OCNWCB may enter their property according to the provisions outlined in 17.10.160 RCW, and that this notice shall serve as “Reasonable Attempt” as defined according to the aforementioned RCW. If you have any questions regarding the enforcement inspection process, please contact the Noxious Weed Control Office at 509-422-7165, email noxiousweeds@co.okanogan.wa.us or write PO Box 791, Okanogan, WA 98840.
Published in the Methow Valley News March 25; April 1, 2020; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune March 26; April 2, 2020.OVG895126
Go Green Okanogan Recycle CUP 2020-1
Canceled Public Hearing
In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, the public hearing scheduled for April 9, 2020 at 10:00AM has been CANCELED.
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 or by e-mail at
pwyllson@co.okanogan.wa.us.
Published in the Methow Valley News March 25, 2020; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune March 26, 2020. OVG895098
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
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
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KING
In re the Estate of
STEVEN E. DUPEY
Deceased.
Case No.: 20-4-01691-5 KNT
Probate Notice to Creditors
(RCW 11.40.030)
The personal representative named below has been appointed as 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) Thirty 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 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets.
Date of First Publication: March 18, 2020
Personal Representative: ARTHUR KEPLER
Attorney for the Personal Representative: KEVIN COPP
Address for Mailing or Service: 24837 104th Ave. SE, Suite 101, Kent, WA 98030
Court of probate proceedings and cause number: KING COUNTY, WA; 20-4-01691-5 KNT
Published in the Methow Valley News March 18, 25; April 1, 2020
BEFORE THE OKANOGAN WATER CONSERVANCY BOARD
OKANOGAN, WASHINGTON
TAKE NOTICE: That the applicant amended the original application on March 10, 2020, to request a change to the location of the point of diversion to the NE ¼ SW ¼ of Section 23, T. 33 N., R. 22 E.W.M. and revise the requested place of use to the W ½ NW ¼ NE ¼ of Section 35, T. 33 N., R. 22 E.W.M.
That on December 5, 2019, Penelope Varn of Twisp, Washington filed application number OKAN-19-08 with the Okanogan Water Conservancy Board to change the place of use under Adjudicated Water Right Certificate 198 (S4-*07245ALJWRIS).
That said right, under priority date of January 1, 1887, authorizes the diversion of 2.90 cubic feet per second and an unspecified annual quantity from Beaver Creek located within the SW ¼ NE ¼ of Section 23 and SW ¼ SE ¼ of Section 11, T. 33 N., R. 22 E.W.M. That said right authorizes water to be used for irrigation of 144.83 acres from May 1 to September 15 and continuous stock and domestic uses within the SW ¼ of Section 26, T. 33 N., R. 22 E.W.M., Okanogan County, Washington. A request for administrative division of water right has been submitted to Department of Ecology reflecting Ms. Varn’s ownership in said water right of 0.26 cubic feet per second and an unspecified annual quantity for irrigation of 13 acres within the S ½ SE ¼ SW ¼ of Section 26, T. 33 N., R. 22 E.W.M.
That the applicant proposes to change the place of use by transferring 0.09 cubic feet per second and an unspecified annual quantity for stockwater and irrigation of 4.5 acres located within the above described requested place of use.
Any protests or objections to the approval of this application may be filed with the Department of Ecology and must include a detailed statement of the basis for objections; protests must be accompanied by a fifty dollar ($50) recording fee and filed with the Department of Ecology Cashiering Unit, P.O. Box 47611, Olympia, WA 98504-7611 within thirty (30) days from March 25, 2020.
Any interested party may submit comments, objections, and other information to the Board regarding this application. The comments and information may be submitted in writing or verbally at any public meeting of the Board held to discuss or decide on the application. This application will be on the Board’s agenda during its regular meeting to be held on the first Thursday of each month at 123 5th Avenue North in Okanogan, Washington until the Board renders a decision on the application. Additionally, the Board, may receive written comments or information through 30 DAYS FROM March 25, 2020 by mail to OKWCB c/o Lisa de Vera, 1205 Ormiston Street, Wenatchee, WA 98801 or by email to ldevera@nwi.net.
Published in the Methow Valley News March 18, 25, 2020
LEGAL NOTICE
NEGOTIATION OF STATE LEASES WITH EXISTING LESSEES BETWEEN MAY AND JUNE 2020 EXPIRES: AUGUST 2020
10-C68865-GRAZING-E1/2E1/2NE1/4NE1/4, Section 16, Township 34 North, Range 21 East, W.M.
Written request to lease must be received by April 27, 2020, at Department of Natural Resources, 225 S Silke Rd, Colville, Washington 99114-9369. Each request to lease must include the lease number, the name, address and phone number of applicant, and must contain a certified check or money order payable to the Department of Natural Resources for the amount of any bonus bid plus a $100.00 deposit. The envelope must be marked “Sealed Bid” and give lease number, expiration date of lease applied for and give applicant’s name. The applicant must be prepared to purchase improvements that belong to the current lessee. Persons wishing to bid to lease any of these properties can obtain more details, bid packet, and qualification requirements by contacting the Colville office or calling (509) 684-7474.
Published in the Methow Valley News March 25, 2020
NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 727
(TOWN OF WINTHROP, WASHINGTON)
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town of Winthrop has adopted its Ordinance No. 727, which in summary, amends Title 3, Chapter 3.44, Miscellaneous Fund Accounts, of the Winthrop Municipal Code by adding Chapter 3.44.120, Drug Enforcement Fund.
Said ordinance may be examined at the Winthrop Town Hall during regular business hours or a copy will be mailed upon request.
This notice is given by order of the Town Council and pursuant to R.C.W. 35.27.300.
Dated this 19th day of March, 2020.
Michelle Gaines – Town Clerk
Town of Winthrop, Washington
Published in the Methow Valley News March 25, 2020
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
OKANOGAN COUNTY
In re Estate of
No. 19-4-0016924
CHARLES HENRY BUNYARD
PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS
RCW 11.40.020, .030
Deceased.
STEPHEN F. GOODRICH has been appointed as estate 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 personal representative or the personal representative’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 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.
Date of First Publication: March 25, 2020
ADDRESS FOR MAILING OR SERVICE:
PO Box 3059, Winthrop, WA 98862
Attorney for Personal Representative:
Mark Ryan, WSBA #18279
Ryan & Kuehler PLLC
Court and Case Number: Okanogan County Superior Court – No. 19-4-0016924
Published in the Methow Valley News March 25; April 1, 8, 2020
NOTICE OF BOARD MEETING CHANGE
Notice is hereby given that the regular monthly meeting of the Three Rivers Hospital Board of Commissioners has been rescheduled to Wednesday, March 25th, 2020. In order to comply with recent mandates and recommendations regarding social distancing, the meeting will be held via video conference in the conference room of the McKinley Building at Three Rivers Hospital, 507 Hospital Way, Brewster, Washington, commencing at 11:15 a.m. on the date set forth above. For information on how to attend the video conference remotely, please call 509-645-3348.
Published in the Methow Valley News March 25, 2020
