COURT NO.: 22-7-00133-24
NOTICE AND SUMMONS/ORDER
Guardianship Hearing
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF OKANOGAN – JUVENILE
IN RE THE DEPENDENCY OF:
ALEXANDER A. FOX,
A Minor Child
DOB: 04/04/2021
STATE OF WASHINGTON TO: JULIA ALVARENGA, 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 a title 13 guardianship be established for this child.
1.2 A hearing will be held on April 6, 2023 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 guardianship.
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
Title 13 RCW Guardianship: The court should establish a Title 13 RCW guardianship and appoint a guardian for the above-named child. A petition for Order Appointing Title 13 RCW guardian, if granted, could result in substantial restrictions to the rights of the parent(s), guardian(s) or legal custodian(s).
IF YOU DO NOT APPEAR AT THE HEARING THE COURT MAY ENTER AN ORDER ESTABLISHING A TITLE 13 GUARDIANSHIP IN YOUR ABSENCE.
Dated this 15th day of February, 2023.
By direction of the Honorable HENRY RAWSON
Judge of the Superior Court Okanogan County, Washington SUSAN SPEIKER
Clerk of the Superior Court Okanogan County, Washington
By JAYMEE WERT
Deputy Clerk
Published in the Methow Valley News February 22; March 1, 8, 2023; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune February 23; March 2, 9, 2023. OVG971817
COURT NO.: 22-7-00115-24
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:
LONDON ANNE MARIE KINCAIDE,
A Minor Child
DOB: 01/17/2021
STATE OF WASHINGTON TO: ANYONE WITH A PATERNAL INTEREST, 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 6, 2023 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 15th day of February, 2023.
By direction of the Honorable
HENRY RAWSON
Commissioner of the Superior Court
Okanogan County, Washington
SUSAN SPEIKER
Clerk of the Superior Court
Okanogan County, Washington
By JAYMEE WERT
Deputy Clerk
Published in the Methow Valley News February 22; March 1, 8, 2023; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune February 23; March 2, 9, 2023. OVG971826
INVITATION TO BID
Sealed bids for the Twisp Transfer Station Leachate Gutter Re-Construction, 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 March 21st, 2023 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 removal of a 120’ long 12” diameter slotted drain and catch basin from foundation. Install new 120’ long valley gutter with catch basins and pipe, and other work, all in accordance with the attached Contract Plans, these Contract Provisions, and the Standard Specifications.
Published in the Methow Valley News March 1, 8, 2023; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune March 2, 9, 2023. OVG972394
Krueger SP 2023-1
Notice of Application and
SEPA Exemption
An application for a short subdivision has been submitted by Tim Pecha, BDK Engineering on behalf of Brian & Jessica Krueger to divide approximately 14.95 acres into 2 lots. Proposed lot 1 will be 1 acre utilizing an on-site septic system and Duck Lake domestic water. Proposed lot 2 will be “agricultural use only” with no potable water. The property is identified by parcel # 3426220122 located approximately 2 miles north of Omak on Johnson Creek Road.
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 6, 2023 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 1, 2023; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune March 2, 2023. OVG972326
Al-Haddad SP 2023-2
Notice of Application and
SEPA Exemption
An application for a short subdivision has been submitted by NCW Land Surveying LLC on behalf of Kareem Al-Haddad to divide approximately 22.47 acres into 4 lots. Proposed lots will range in size from 4.22 acres to 8.99 acres. All proposed lots will be served by a Group B water system #16253H, and individual on-site septic systems. The property is identified by parcel # 2924070027 located approximately 2 miles south of Pateros, on Starr Road.
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 6, 2023 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 1, 2023; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune March 2, 2023. OVG972324
NOTICE of VACANCY
(Fair Advisory Committee)
The Board of Okanogan County Commissioners is accepting letters of interest for two vacant positions on the Fair Advisory Committee. Interested volunteers looking to provide value to the community and serve a 2-year term, are encouraged to apply.
Fair Advisory Committee Members meet monthly to discuss a variety of fair related topics, making decisions reflective of its mission statement: “The Okanogan County Fair exists to provide a county wide family event reflecting the values of Okanogan County, the accomplishments of Okanogan County youth, agriculture, and communities.”
Those interested in serving on this committee should submit a letter of interest to the Okanogan County Commissioners at 123-5th Avenue North, Room 150, Okanogan, WA 98840 or drop it off at the Commissioners’ Office in the Old Virginia Grainger Building at 123 5th Avenue N, Okanogan, WA.
Published in the Methow Valley News on March 1, 2023 and Okanogan Valley-Gazette Tribune March 2, 2023. OVG972212
Corrected Notice of
Application and
SEPA Threshold DNS
Scaffold Camp Floodplain
Habitat Enhancement Project
SE 2023-1
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Madeleine Eckmann, Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation has submitted a Joint Aquatic Resource Permit Application (JARPA) for an Okanogan County Shoreline Exemption.
The primary goals of this project include creating side channels to improve flood distribution to the floodplain and provide perennial flow to small shady codominant channels, and installing large wood habitat in the mainstem and side channels. Imported Douglas-fir logs placed in the mainstem and side channel habitat will emulate natural wood accumulation processes restoring and sustaining habitat conditions for steelhead, spring Chinook and bull trout.
The site is located on parcels 7620010002 and 8828710301, approximately 13 miles West of Twisp. Township 33 Range 20 Section 20.
SEPA comments must be submitted in writing to the Okanogan County Office of Planning & Development, 123 5th Ave N Ste. 130, Okanogan, WA 98840, no later than March 9, 2023. If no comments are received or the comments received do not provide probable, significant, and adverse impacts from the proposal, the DNS will stand. Project comments will be accepted until March 25, 2023. Information is available at the Office of Planning and Development. Direct questions and comments to: Rocky Robbins, Planner III, Okanogan County Office of Planning & Development, 123 5th Ave. N, Suite 130, Okanogan, WA 98840, (509) 422-7117.
Published in the Methow Valley News March 1, 2023; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune March 2, 2023. OVG972181
NOTICE OF CALL FOR BID
(County Legal Printing)
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Board of County Commissioners of Okanogan County, Washington, that sealed bids are requested from Interested Qualified Legal Newspapers for publication of all Okanogan County legal notices during the period commencing July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2024. Bids must be hand delivered or mailed to the Okanogan County Commissioners Office, 123 Fifth Avenue North, Room 150, Okanogan, Washington 98840 and must be received in the office by Tuesday, March 21, 2023 by 3:30 p.m. Bids will be opened, read, and recorded into the commission’s meeting minutes Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. The bid award will be considered on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. (Any bid received after that time shall be null and void and shall be returned unopened to the bidder.) (Commissioners reserve the right to reject any or all bids)
SPECIFICATIONS
1. Notices shall be set in solid standard type (font and size) of not less than eight-point, unless another type is requested with a specific publication request, in full-width columns. The column width shall be the same as the standard width used in news articles.
The successful bidder: Shall comply with the provisions of RCW 65.16 by providing a copy of the Order stating the newspaper “has been approved and qualified as a legal newspaper by order of the superior court of the county in which such newspaper is published.”
The successful bidder: May be required to provide a bond for the correct and faithful performance of the contract: (with approval of the Board of County Commissioners, a Letter of Guarantee may be accepted in lieu of a bond):
1. Five thousand dollars ($5,000) for the official county newspaper.
2. Each bid must at minimum:
State the proposal is for Okanogan County Official legal newspaper,
State the type (the font and the size) to be used;
State the column width (in inches) to be used; and
State the price per column inch to be charged for:
1. The first insertion, and
2. Each subsequent insertion;
(RCW 65.16.091 states: “the rates charged by a newspaper for legal notices shall not exceed the national advertising rate extended by the newspaper to all general advertisers and advertising agencies in its published rate card.”)
Reflect the geographic area of Okanogan County wherein the newspaper is prominently circulated;
Reflect the newspaper’s total paid circulation for 2022, broken down by:
1. The number of mail subscriptions to in-County addresses,
2. The number of mail subscriptions to out-of-County addresses, and
3. The number of copies sold by agents, retail stores, vending machines, etc.
g. Include examples of publications with related affidavits of publication using the type, column width and price from the proposal. The portions of the advertisements for which the charge would be imposed must be specifically noted. NOTE: The sample public notices are included herewith and are:
(1) Two (2) tax parcels in the tax foreclosure process. (Tax foreclosure bid must be based on cost per parcel basis and must be published in accordance with Treasurer specifications by September 7)
(2) One (1) Public Works Notice of Call for Bids
(3) One (1) Notice of Public Hearing
h. Provide your published rate card of the national advertising rate extended by your newspaper to all general advertisers and agencies, pursuant to RCW 65.16.091.
3. Bids will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
•Days(s) the publication is distributed and copy deadline requirements. Convenience of delivering legal advertisement copy and promptness of service.
•Circulation statistics
•Submission of legal requests via email
•Ability to publish online version of the county notices at no additional cost.
•Price per column inch with consideration given to column width and font size that would provide the lowest cost to the county.
•Compliance with RCW 65.16 and RCW 36.72.
Bids shall be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the name and address of the bidder and the words “BID FOR PUBLICATION OF LEGAL NOTICES” with “OFFICIAL COUNTY NEWSPAPER” as applicable, on the outside of the envelope.
Bids will be received either by personal delivery, by special delivery, or by United States Postal Service to the Clerk of the Board of Okanogan County at 123 5th Avenue North, Room 150, Okanogan, WA 98840 and must be received on or before March 21 no later than 3:30 p.m. (Any bid received after that time shall be null and void and shall be returned unopened to the bidder.)
The successful bidder will be required to submit, to the county department requesting such publication, the invoice and corresponding Affidavit of Publication for all legal publications, for payment purposes. In addition, the successful bidder shall timely post the county legal advertisements to the newspapers website.
The Board of County Commissioners reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Contact Laleña “Lanie” Johns at (509) 422-7100 for a bid specification packet or for additional information.
Published in the Methow Valley News March 1, 8, 2023; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune March 2, 9, 2023. OVG972397
Legal Notice:
The Methow Valley Communications District, in accordance with RCW 39.04.155, maintains a Small Works Roster for public works projects not to exceed $300,000 and is now accepting applications. The Small Works Roster shall include approved contractors who, when required by law, are properly licensed or registered for general or specialty contract work.
Contractors who are interested in being included on the roster can find the application and instructions at the District website: mvcomm.org, or may request an application by calling 509-557-0963, or by mail: MVCD, PO Box 1031, Winthrop, WA, 98862.
Published in the Methow Valley News February 22; March 1, 2023
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON OKANOGAN COUNTY
In re Estate of Edwin W. Smith, Deceased
No. 23-4-00038-24
PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS under RCW 11.40.020, .030
Richard B. Price 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 either 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 either co-personal representatives 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 1, 2023.
ADDRESS FOR MAILING OR SERVICE: PO Box 3059, Winthrop, WA 98862
Attorney for Administrator: Natalie N. Kuehler, WSBA #50322, The Kuehler Law Firm, PLLC
Court and Case Number: Okanogan County Superior Court – No. 23-4-00038-24
Published in the Methow Valley News March 1, 8, 15, 2023
Town of Twisp
Request for Statement of Qualifications
For Establishing a Consultant Roster
The Town of Twisp (pursuant to Chapter 61, Laws of 1981) requests Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) and performance information from firms interested in providing professional engineering and land surveying services for the 2023 year in conjunction with Town sponsored projects. Potential projects include improvements to the Town’s water and wastewater systems, street and storm drainage system, airport, pool, park and recreational facilities.
Professional services may include, but are not limited to planning, grant and loan application assistance, project cost estimating, surveying, environmental documentation, permit acquisition, and design and construction engineering. Additional information about possible anticipated projects may be obtained by emailing to: publicworks@townoftwisp.com.
Statements shall include 1) description of the firm, 2) a listing of the types of services the firm provides, 3) description of the consultant’s team including references, 4) descriptions of relevant project experience related to the facilities and services listed above, and 5) firm references.
Statements of qualifications will be reviewed, placed on file for the 2023 year and will be used as the source from which to select one or more qualified firms from whom a detailed proposal will be requested for any specific project. Projects may be totally or partially funded through the Washington State Community Development Block Grant program (with federal funds provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development), the Washington State Department of Health, Drinking Water State Revolving Fund, U. S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development, Environmental Protection Agency State, and Tribal Assistance Grant, Transportation Improvement Board, or Washington Department of Transportation/Federal Highway Administration funding programs. Cost plus percentage of construction cost contracts will not be allowed and a number of state and federal equal opportunity and affirmative action requirements will apply to the selection process and conduct of each project.
Minority- and women-owned firms are encouraged to submit statements of qualifications. The Town is an equal opportunity employer. Questions regarding this solicitation should be directed to the Town of Twisp at P.O. Box 278, 118 S. Glover St., Twisp, WA 98856.
The Town publishes this request in accordance with the requirements of RCW 39.80. Contracts with selected firms will be negotiated in accordance with RCW 39.80.
Two copies of the SOQ shall be submitted to the Town (received or postmarked) no later than 5:00 p.m., PST on March 2, 2023.
Interviews may or may not be conducted. The Town reserves the right to select the consultant based upon written qualifications only, or to advertise and retain other consultants on individual projects independent of the firm selected from this solicitation.
Published in the Methow Valley News February 15; March 1, 2023
TOWN OF TWISP
NOTICE OF PUBLIC
SMALL WORKS ROSTER 2023
In accordance with RCW 39.04.155, the Town of Twisp maintains a Small Works Roster and is now accepting applications. Small works contracts are for public works projects with an estimated cost of construction and/or services not to exceed $200,000. The Town will accept proposals for jobs from all appropriate contractors who request to be on the list by submitting a completed application. Jobs include but are not limited to the following: building maintenance and construction, electrical, street and sidewalk construction and maintenance including snow clearing, sewer and water system work, equipment maintenance and fabrication, landscaping and excavation. A Small Works Roster application can be obtained from Town Hall (110 E. 2nd Ave), call 509-997-4081 or visit our website at www.townoftwisp.com
Published in the Methow Valley News February 15; March 1, 2023
METHOW VALLEY IRRIGATION DISTRICT
NOTICE TO VENDORS
VENDOR LIST
In accordance with District Resolution 16.07 and RCW 39.04.190, the Methow Valley Irrigation District maintains a list of vendors for the purchase of materials, supplies, and equipment wherein the dollar amount of each purchase is between $20,001 and $50,001. This notice is to solicit the names of vendors for that list. If interested, submit the vendor’s name, address, and telephone number, a copy of the vendor’s business license, and a description of the materials, supplies, or equipment available from the vendor to MVID, PO Box 860, Twisp, WA 98856. Questions may be directed to the District Secretary at (509) 997-2576 or mvid2019@centurytel.net.
/s/ S. Strieby, Secretary
Published in the Methow Valley News March 1, 2023
METHOW VALLEY IRRIGATION DISTRICT
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
SMALL WORKS ROSTER
As authorized under RCW 87.03.436, the Methow Valley Irrigation District is advertising for licensed contractors who would like to be placed on the District’s Small Works Roster. If interested, request a contractor compliance form from the District Secretary at (509) 997-2576 or mvid2019@centurytel.net.
/s/ S. Strieby, Secretary
Published in the Methow Valley News March 1, 8, 2023
