NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Okanogan County 2023 Property Tax Revenues
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Board of Okanogan County Commissioners that a Public Hearing is scheduled, in accordance with RCW 84.55.120, on the revenue sources for the Districts following year’s Current Expense & Road Fund budgets. The Public Hearing will be held on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at 2:30 p.m. in order to hear public testimony on the County’s Current Expense & Public Works Road Fund Revenue budgets for the year 2023 including the consideration of possible increases in property tax revenues. The County’s Current Expense and Road Fund budgets are primarily funded by taxes and charges and reflect the provision of ongoing services. The Public Hearing will be held in the County Commissioners Hearing Room located at 123 5th Avenue North, Okanogan, WA 98840. To request a 2023 preliminary budget call 1-509-422-7105.
Persons wishing to comment on the County’s 2023 Revenue budget, may do so by joining the following ZOOM link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81624156174 Meeting ID: 816 2415 6174
Join Zoom Audio:1 253 215 8782 Meeting ID: 816 2415 6174
Published in the Methow Valley News November 2, 9, 2022; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune November 3, 10, 2022. OVG 965858
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Property Taxes/Revenue Sources
Tonasket Emergency Medical Services District
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, by the Board of Okanogan County Commissioners who serves as the governing body of the Tonasket Emergency Medical Service district, that a Public Hearing is scheduled on the Districts proposed regular tax levy and revenue sources for the coming year’s budget, including the consideration of possible increases in property tax revenues. The Public Hearing will be held on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at 2:40 p.m. in order to take public testimony on the district’s 2023 revenue budget which is primarily funded by taxes and charges and reflects the provision of ongoing services. The Public Hearing will be held at the County Commissioners Hearing Room located at 123 5th Avenue North, Okanogan, WA 98840.
Persons wishing to comment on the District’s coming year’s budget, may do so in person or by joining the following ZOOM link. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81624156174 Meeting ID: 816 2415 6174 Dial by your location +1 253 215 8782 Meeting ID: 816 2415 6174
Published in the Methow Valley News November 2, 9, 2022; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune November 3, 10, 2022. OVG965863
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Property Taxes/Revenue Sources
Methow Valley Emergency Medical Service District
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, by the Board of Okanogan County Commissioners who serves as the governing body of the Methow Valley Emergency Medical Service district, that a Public Hearing is scheduled on the Districts proposed 2023 regular tax levy and revenue sources for the coming year’s budget, including the consideration of possible increases in property tax revenues. The Public Hearing will be held on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at 2:35 p.m. in order to take public testimony on the 2023 revenue budget which is primarily funded by taxes and charges and reflects the provision of ongoing services. The Public Hearing will be held at the County Commissioners Hearing Room located at 123 5th Avenue North, Okanogan, WA 98840.
Persons wishing to comment on the District’s coming year’s budget, may do so in person or by joining the following ZOOM link. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81624156174 Meeting ID: 816 2415 6174 Dial by your location +1 253 215 8782 Meeting ID: 816 2415 6174
Published in the Methow Valley News November 2, 9, 2022; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune November 3, 10, 2022. OVG965894
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Property Taxes/Revenue Sources
Oroville Rural Emergency Medical Service District
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, by the Board of Okanogan County Commissioners who serves as the governing body of the Oroville Rural Emergency Medical Service District, that a Public Hearing is scheduled on the Districts proposed regular tax levy and revenue sources for the coming year’s budget, including the consideration of possible increases in property tax revenues. The Public Hearing will be held on Tuesday, November 15 at 2:45 p.m. in order to take public testimony on the 2023 budget which is primarily funded by taxes and charges and reflects the provision of ongoing services. The Public Hearing will be held at the County Commissioners Hearing Room located at 123 5th Avenue North, Okanogan, WA 98840.
Persons wishing to comment on the District’s coming year’s budget, may do so by joining the following ZOOM link. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81624156174 Meeting ID: 816 2415 6174 Dial by your location +1 253 215 8782 Meeting ID: 816 2415 6174
Published in the Methow Valley News November 2, 9, 2022; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune November 3, 10, 2022. OVG 965899
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Property Taxes/Revenue Sources
Horticulture Pest and Disease Control
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, by the Board of Okanogan County Commissioners who serve as the governing body of the Horticulture Pest and Disease Control district, that a Public Hearing is scheduled on the Districts proposed regular tax levy and revenue sources for the coming year’s budget, including the consideration of possible increases in property tax revenues. The Public Hearing will be held on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at 2:50 p.m. in order to take public testimony on the district’s 2023 revenue budget which is primarily funded by taxes and charges and reflects the provision of ongoing services. The Public Hearing will be held at the County Commissioners Hearing Room located at 123 5th Avenue North, Okanogan, WA 98840.
Persons wishing to comment on the District’s coming year’s budget, may do so in person or by joining the following ZOOM link. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81624156174 Meeting ID: 816 2415 6174 Dial by your location +1 253 215 8782 Meeting ID: 816 2415 6174
Published in the Methow Valley News November 2, 9, 2022; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune November 3, 10, 2022. OVG 965905
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE OF INTENT TO SELL
Surplus Property
Notice is Hereby Given the Okanogan County Board of Commissioners have set a public hearing to consider surplus to the needs of the county a wrecked 2020 Ford Police Interceptor SUV.
The public hearing is set for Monday, November 14, 2022 at 2:30 p.m. The hearing shall take place in order to admit evidence offered for or against the propriety and advisability of the proposed action. Once declared surplus, the revenue from the sale of the vehicle will be used to upfit a replacement vehicle. Comments may be submitted by any person either by attending the hearing in person, joining ZOOM or by writing to the address listed herein. The hearing will take place in the County Commissioners Hearing room located at 123 5th Avenue North, Okanogan, Washington 98840. Join ZOOM Audio and Video Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81624156174 Meeting ID: 816 2415 6174 or Join Telephone Audio only: +1 253 215 8782 Meeting ID: 816 2415 6174
Published in the Methow Valley News November 2, 9, 2022; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune November 3, 10, 2022. OVG965907
Public Hearing Notice
Budget Supplemental Appropriation
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Board of Okanogan County Commissioners that a Public Hearing is set for 2:45 p.m. on Monday, November 14, 2022 and will be held in person and via ZOOM, in the County Commissioners’ Hearing Room. Those wishing to attend may do so in person or via the following Join Link:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81624156174 Meeting ID: 816 2415 6174 or Telephone Audio only: +1 253 215 8782 Meeting ID: 816 2415 6174
The purpose of the hearing is to receive public comment for or against the consideration of budget supplemental appropriation within the Current Expense Fairgrounds Fund 001.028 in the amount of $38,000. The funds are from Current Expense Investment Interest and will be used to purchase a new Fairgrounds Tractor.
The hearing will be held remotely in the County Commissioners’ Hearing Room located at 123 5th Avenue North, Okanogan, Washington. Persons wishing to comment may attend the hearing in person or via Zoom to be called on for comment or submit comments in writing to the Commissioners’ Office at 123 5th Avenue North, Rm 150, Okanogan, Washington 98840, or by email to ljohns@co.okanogan.wa.us.
Published in the Methow Valley News November 2, 9, 2022; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune November 3, 10, 2022. OVG965908
NOTICE OF CALL FOR BIDS
Sealed bids will be received by the Board of County Commissioners of Okanogan County, 123 5th Ave. N. Room 150, Okanogan, Washington 98840 at their office on the main floor of the Virginia Grainger Administration Building, until 11:00 A.M. on November 15, 2022 at which time they will be opened and publicly read to furnish the Okanogan County Department of Public Works with the following:
Public Works Chip Spreader
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.
Published in the Methow Valley News November 2, 9, 2022; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune November 3, 10, 2022. OVG965950
COURT NO.: 22-7-00088-24
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:
BABY BOY DAVIS
A Minor Child
DOB: 07/08/2022
STATE OF WASHINGTON TO: ANYONE CLAIMING PARENTAL INTEREST IN THE ABOVE-NAMED CHILD.
1. 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 December 1st, 2022 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 26th day of October, 2022.
By direction of the Honorable
ROBERT COLBERT
Commissioner of the
Superior Court
Okanogan County, Washington
CHARLEEN GROOMES
Clerk of the Superior Court
Okanogan County, Washington
by JAYMEE WERT
Deputy Clerk
Published in the Methow Valley News November 2, 9, 16, 2022; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune November 3, 10, 17, 2022. OVG965958
INVITATION TO BID
Sealed bids for the Okanogan County Ellisforde Landfill Wells and Gas Probe Decommissioning, will be received by Okanogan County at the Office of the Board of County Commissioners, located on the first floor of the Grainger Administration Building, 123 Fifth Avenue North, Room 150, Okanogan, Washington. Mailed proposals must be received by no later than the last working day prior to the bid opening date. Hand carried proposals will be received only by the Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners at the address stated above until 11:00:00AM Pacific Time, Tuesday, November 22nd, 2022 and will then and there be opened and publicly read. No facsimiles or electronic proposals will be accepted.
All bid proposals shall be accompanied by a bid proposal deposit by certified check, cashier’s check or surety bond in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the amount of such bid proposal. Should the successful bidder fail to enter into such contract and furnish a satisfactory performance bond within the time stated in the specifications, the bid proposal deposit shall be forfeited to Okanogan County.
Project Specifications are available at the office of the County Engineer, 1234A 2nd Ave. South, Okanogan, WA 98840 or contact the Contracts Administrator at 509-422-7333. Bid proposals must be submitted on the original documents provided in the accompanying bid packet.
Informational Project Specifications are also available on the County website at www.okanogancounty.org/PW and in various plan centers located in Washington.
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.
The Board of Commissioners of Okanogan County, reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive informalities in the bidding. The award of this contract, if made, will be to the lowest responsible bidder.
This Contract provides for the decommissioning of one industrial water supply well (facility well), two resource protection wells, and one gas probe for the Okanogan County Ellisforde Landfill. The work to be performed under this contract shall be the following: hoisting and removal of pumps and liners, electrical demolition, perforation of casing, pressure grouting neat cement, excavation of soil, removal of steel casing and bollards, and grading/restoring the land surface, all in accordance with the contract provisions and specifications and the WSDOT Standard Specifications.
Published in the Methow Valley News November 2, 9, 2022; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune November 3, 10, 2022. OVG965959
McGee SP 2022-4
Notice of Application and SEPA Exemption
An application for a short subdivision has been submitted by NCW Land Surveying, LLC on behalf of Michael McGee to divide approximately 2.04 acres into 2 lots. Proposed lot 1 will be approximately 1 acre with an existing single-family residence served by City of Brewster Domestic Water and an on-site septic system. Proposed lot 2 will be served by City of Brewster Domestic Water and an on-site septic system. The property is identified by parcel # 3124140129 located approximately 800’ outside Brewster on Indian Ave W.
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 December 15, 2022 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 November 9, 2022; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune November 10, 2022. OVG466451
INVITATION TO BID
Sealed bids for the Central Landfill Phase 4 Development, will be received by Okanogan County at the Office of the Board of County Commissioners, located on the first floor of the Grainger Administration Building, 123 Fifth Avenue North, Room 150, Okanogan, Washington. Mailed proposals must be received by no later than the last working day prior to the bid opening date. Hand carried proposals will be received only by the Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners at the address stated above until 11:00:59AM Pacific Time, Tuesday December 6th, 2022 and will then and there be opened and publicly read. No facsimiles or electronic proposals will be accepted.
All bid proposals shall be accompanied by a bid proposal deposit by certified check, cashier’s check or surety bond in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the amount of such bid proposal. Should the successful bidder fail to enter into such contract and furnish a satisfactory performance bond within the time stated in the specifications, the bid proposal deposit shall be forfeited to Okanogan County.
Project Specifications are available at the office of the County Engineer, 1234A 2nd Ave. South, Okanogan, WA 98840 or contact the Contracts Administrator at 509-422-7333. Bid proposals must be submitted on the original documents provided in the accompanying bid packet.
Informational Project Specifications are also available on the County website at www.okanogancounty.org/PW and in various plan centers located in Washington.
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.
The Board of Commissioners of Okanogan County, reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive informalities in the bidding. The award of this contract, if made, will be to the lowest responsible bidder.
This Contract provides for the development of Phase 4 active landfill area to the north of the existing Phase 2 area and west of the existing Phase 3 area. Phase 4 is approximately six acres. Generally, this requires grading and compacting subgrade, construction of a composite bottom lining system, installation of stormwater ditches and culvert, perimeter road grading, and placement of an overlaying cover soil layer which also functions as a protective layer to the bottom liner system, all in accordance with the contract provisions and specifications and the WSDOT Standard Specifications.
Published in the Methow Valley News November 9, 16, 2022; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune November 10, 17, 2022. OVG 966450
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT:
The Okanogan County Central Landfill, Ellisforde Transfer Station, Bridgeport Transfer Station & Twisp Transfer Station will be closed on November 24, 25, & 26, 2022 for the Thanksgiving Holiday. All locations will resume regular schedules Tuesday, November 29, 2022.
Published in the Methow Valley News November 9, 16, 2022; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune November 10, 17, 2022. OVG 966446
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT:
Due to the freezing weather, The Okanogan County Bridgeport Transfer Station will be OPEN November 7-12, 2022 and will instead be CLOSED
Monday, November 14, 2022
Through
Saturday, November 19, 2022
We will resume regular operating hours on
Tuesday, November 22, 2022
Published in the Methow Valley News November 9, 16, 2022; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune November 10, 17, 2022. OVG 966442
NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that Okanogan County is seeking quotes from qualified contractors who can furnish all labor and equipment for snowplow and snow removal services for the 2022/2023 snow season at the following locations: Virginia Grainger 123 5th Ave N, Courthouse upper 4th Ave, Courthouse lower 3rd Ave, Justice Building 1240 2nd Ave, and Public Works Building 1234 2nd Ave.
The winning qualified quote and proposal will be based upon the following:
Ability to provide labor and equipment necessary to plow and clear snow from the parking lots.
Ability to complete snow removal services no later than 8:00 a.m. on weekdays when snow accumulation equals or exceeds 2 inches.
Affordability
Provide both an hourly cost and a per plow/per lot cost for snowplow services.
Ability to provide De-icing of parking lots within 2-hours of verbal request, cost per lot.
Ability for Snow removal using loader upon verbal request, cost per lot.
Ability to provide sanding services upon verbal request, cost per lot.
Past performance, list agencies your firm has provided services to of the same scope as those requested. We may contact these customers as references.
Bonded and Insured.
All operators of heavy equipment shall be at least eighteen (18) years of age and capable of working days and nights. The Contractor shall provide experienced, licensed operators, to include relief operators to ensure service is complete within timeframe.
All Bidders shall include all required attachments to this RFQ including a list of equipment to be utilized under this contract and a list of any proposed subcontracted, leased or rented equipment.
Acceptance or Rejection of Quotes – The County reserves the right to accept or reject any or all Quotes in whole or in part and to waive minor informalities in the process of awarding this contract.
All quotes will be submitted in writing by November 21, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. either via email to ljohns@co.okanogan.wa.us or by dropping off the quote at the Okanogan County Commissioners office at 123 5th Ave N, Rm 150, Okanogan, WA 98840. For questions, please email or call Lanie Johns at 509-422-7105.
Published in the Methow Valley News November 9, 16, 2022; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune November 10, 17, 2022. OVG 966439
Notice of Application and
Threshold SEPA Determination
CUP 2022-4
Grace Bible Church
Notice is hereby given that an application has been submitted by Tory Wulf on behalf of Mac & Cass Partnership to permit an 8872 sq ft church for weekly church services. The proposal includes a new access off of Indian Ave., paved parking lot for 50 vehicles an overflow graveled parking lot and an adjacent play field. Maximum occupancy of the church will be 200. The church will be utilized seven days a week between the hours of 9am and 9pm. Week Day use will be youth group activities and church social events. The parcel currently has ten farmworker housing units. No housing units will be removed. Water and sewer will be provided by the City of Brewster. The site is located on Indian Ave near Brewster WA on tax parcel number 3024140077.
The SEPA Responsible Official has reviewed the Environmental Checklist and project description and issued a Threshold Mitigated Determination of Non-Significance (MDNS) on this proposal in accordance with WAC 197-11-350. A public hearing for this project will be set at a later date. 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 regarding this threshold determination may be submitted in writing by 5:00 pm November 28, 2022. All SEPA comments will be reviewed for relevance, and if necessary additional conditions will be placed on the MDNS. If no comments are received the MDNS will stand as final. Direct questions and comments to: Okanogan County Office of Planning & Development, Pam Wyllson, 123 5th Ave. N, Suite 130, Okanogan, WA 98840, (509) 422-7122 pwyllson@co.okanogan.wa.us
Published in the Methow Valley News November 9, 2022; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune November 10, 2022. OVG 966425
ASSESSMENT HEARING
The annual Noxious Weed Control Board Public Assessment Hearing will be held Thursday November 10th, 2022 at 4:00 pm in the Commissioners Hearing Room of the Virginia Grainger Building located at 123 5th Avenue North, Room 150. The Noxious Weed Board will be seeking an increase in the 2023 Noxious Weed Assessment Rate. We are asking for your support for the increase which will allow us to continue our programs and support to the landowners and managers of Okanogan County. We encourage you to attend the November 10th Assessment Hearing to provide comment and to show your support.
If you have any questions or comments about the proposed assessment increase, or any of our programs, please contact the Noxious Weed Office at (509) 422-7165 or stop in and see us at the Noxious Weed Office located at 1234 S. 2nd Avenue, in Okanogan.
Published in the Methow Valley News November 9, 2022; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune November 10, 2022. OVG 966436
Okanogan County
Notice of Final Decision
Boundary Line Adjustment: (parcels 6040602501 & 6040602400)
Proponent: Christian & Erika Kar and MTN Adventures LLC
Decision: Approved
Boundary Line Adjustment: (parcels 7830230003, 7830230004, 3626253005)
Proponent: Robert Halstead
Decision: Approved
Boundary Line Adjustment: (parcels 3426223016 & 3426223007)
Proponent: Gary & Dannis Smith
Decision: Approved
Boundary Line Adjustment: (parcels 8828500202 & 8828500101)
Proponent: Salvador & Cecilia Vargas and Tracy DeVos
Decision: Approved
The Okanogan County Office of Planning and Development made a final decision on the above-noted projects. Within 20 days of publication, parties with standing may appeal these decisions 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 $1,250.00 appeal fee.
Published in the Methow Valley News November 9, 2022; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune November 10, 2022. OVG 966428
2023 BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town Council of the Town of Winthrop, Washington, has prepared the Town Budget for fiscal year 2023. Public hearing upon said budget will be held on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at the hour of 6:05 p.m. in the back room (Hen House) of the Winthrop Barn, 51 SR20 and via Zoom meeting #896 1026 8151.
All interested persons may appear and be heard at said time and place. Written comments must be received by the time of hearing in order to be considered. All persons requiring assistance in accessing the Winthrop Barn are requested to contact Town Hall at 996-2320 at least one day prior to the hearing.
Said proposed budget will be on file on November 4, 2022 in the office of the Town Clerk, 206 Riverside Avenue, and may be examined there during regular business hours or can be mailed upon request by calling Town Hall at (509)996-2320.
DONE this 5th day of October, 2022.
Michelle Gaines, Clerk/Treasurer
Town of Winthrop, Washington
Published in the Methow Valley News November 2, 9, 2022
LEGAL NOTICE
NCW Libraries will hold a public hearing to review the proposed 2023 budget and set the 2023 levy rate. This public hearing will take place on November 17, 2022 at 1:00pm. The public may attend via Zoom teleconference. Budget Documents will be available for review 24 hours prior to the public hearing at ncwlibraries.org. To attend the hearing, please email your name and address to smauch@ncwlibraries.org to receive the Zoom login information.
Published in the Methow Valley News November 2, 9, 2022
Legal Ad
A poll-site election for a board seat on the Okanogan Conservation District will be held on March 14, 2023 at 1251 2nd Ave. S., Okanogan, WA 98840. Polls will open at 11:00 AM and close at 3:00 PM. Registered voters who reside within the Conservation District boundary are eligible to vote. The last day and time an eligible voter can request a ballot from the District is February 20, 2023, by 3:00 PM. Ballots can be requested by calling the Okanogan Conservation District Election Officer, Becky Drenner, at (509) 429-3418 or emailing at becky@okanogancd.org. Ballots returned by mail to 1251 2nd Ave. South, Rm 102, Okanogan, WA 98840 must be post-marked no later than Election Day, March 14, 2023. Election candidates must be registered voters residing within the Conservation District and may be required to own land or operate a farm. Candidate required information is available through the Election Officer and will be accepted by mail or by making an appointment to drop it off at the District office by calling the Election Officer at (509) 429-3418. The candidate filing deadline is February 10, 2023, at 3:00 PM. Election procedures are also available through the Election Officer.
A board seat on the Okanogan Conservation District is available for appointment by the Washington State Conservation Commission. Conservation District board supervisors are public officials who serve without compensation and set policy and direction for the Conservation District. An applicant must be a registered voter in Washington State and may be required to own land or operate a farm. Applicants for appointed positions do not have to live within the District boundaries to apply. For more information, or to obtain an application form, please visit the Conservation Commission website at
To apply, use this direct link http://www.formstack.com/forms/?1918463-JfwJs6JKCL or please visit the Conservation Commission website https://scc.wa.gov/elections-and-appointments Applications and supporting materials must be received by the Commission no later than March 31, 2023.
Published in the Methow Valley News November 9, 16, 2022
Legal Notice
Town of Twisp Notice of Public Hearing
Notice is hereby given that the Town Council of the Town of Twisp, WA will be holding hearings regarding the 2023 preliminary budget, setting the 2023 property (ad valorem) levy tax rate, the 2023 EMS levy tax rate, and the 2023-28 Capital Facility Plan. Said hearing shall be November 22nd, 2022, at 5:30 pm in the Council Chambers of the Twisp Town Hall, 118 S Glover Street, Twisp, WA. Remote access to the meeting will also be made available; a link to the meeting will be posted on the Town’s website in advance. All interested persons may appear and be heard at said time and place. Comments for the hearing or questions about the process can be directed to Randy Kilmer, Clerk/Treasurer at 509-997-4081, clerktreasurer@townoftwisp.com.
Published in the Methow Valley News November 9, 16, 2022
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON OKANOGAN COUNTY
In re Estate of Helen C. Krinke, Deceased
No. 22-4-00151-24
PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS under RCW 11.40.020, .030
Nita Mahaffey 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 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 non-probate assets.
Date of First Publication: November 9, 2022.
ADDRESS FOR MAILING OR SERVICE: PO Box 3059, Winthrop, WA 98862
Attorney for Personal Representative: Natalie N. Kuehler, WSBA #50322, The Kuehler Law Firm, PLLC
Court and Case Number: Okanogan County Superior Court – No. 22-4-00151-24
Published in the Methow Valley News November 9, 16, 23, 2022
NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 762
(TOWN OF WINTHROP, WASHINGTON)
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town of Winthrop has adopted its Ordinance No. 762, which in summary, determines and fixes the amount of Ad Valorem (property) taxes to be levied for the year 2023.
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 3rd day of November, 2022.
Michelle Gaines – Town Clerk
Town of Winthrop, Washington
Published in the Methow Valley News November 9, 2022
NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 763
(TOWN OF WINTHROP, WASHINGTON)
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town of Winthrop has adopted its Ordinance No. 763, which in summary, determines and fixes the amount of Emergency Medical Service taxes to be levied for the year 2023.
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 3rd day of November, 2022.
Michelle Gaines – Town Clerk
Town of Winthrop, Washington
Published in the Methow Valley News November 9, 2022
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that the Three Rivers Hospital Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing to discuss the 2023 budget and a public hearing to set the 2023 property tax revenues at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 29, 2022. The meeting will take place in the conference room of the McKinley Building at Three Rivers Hospital, 507 Hospital Way, Brewster, Washington and remotely via the Microsoft Teams application. The call-in information is +1 312-625-3555, Conference ID: 100 634 214#. Copies of the budget are available by calling Administrative Assistant Shauna Field at (509) 645-3348, or e-mail at sfield@trhospital.net.
Published in the Methow Valley News November 9, 16, 2022
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 Tuesday, November 29, 2022. The meeting will take place in the conference room of the McKinley Building at Three Rivers Hospital, 507 Hospital Way, Brewster, Washington, and remotely via the Microsoft Teams application at 11:15 a.m. on the date set forth above. The call-in information is +1 312-625-3555, Conference ID: 100 634 214#.
Published in the Methow Valley News November 9, 16, 2022
