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
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
Public Hearing Notice
Budget Supplemental Appropriation
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Board of Okanogan County Commissioners that a Public Hearing is set at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, March 20, 2023 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 a budget supplemental appropriation. The funds are from the Restricted Ending Fund within the Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency fund 172 in the amount of $41,000 and will be appropriated to Capital Expense Improvement PW Building to be used to replace 37 windows in the Okanogan County Public Works Administrative Services Building.
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 March 8, 15, 2023; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune March 9, 16, 2023. OVG972643
Public Hearing Notice
Budget Supplemental
Appropriation
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Board of Okanogan County Commissioners that a Public Hearing is set 11:10 a.m. on Monday, March 20, 2023 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 a budget supplemental appropriation. The funds are from Cyber-Physical Security Grant in the amount of $44,000 and will be appropriated and used for Small Tools/Minor Equipment and Capital Outlay within the Elections Budget.
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 March 8, 15, 2023; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune March 9, 16, 2023. OVG972647
Public Hearing Notice
Notice is Hereby Given that the Board of Okanogan County Commissioners has set a Public Hearing on Monday, March 27, 2023 at 1:30 p.m. The purpose of the Public Hearing is to consider a revision to Okanogan County Code section 1.04.10(2) Definitions, to define the meaning “BOCC”. For full text of the proposed Ordinance, please contact the Clerk of the Board, Laleña “Lanie” Johns, at (509) 422-7105 or by email at ljohns@co.okanogan.wa.us.
Said hearing will be held in the Okanogan County Commissioners’ hearing room located at 123 – 5th Avenue North, Okanogan, WA.
All interested persons wishing to comment may either attend the hearing or provide written comments to the Okanogan County Commissioners’ Office at 123 -5th Avenue North, Room 150, Okanogan, WA 98840. Or, email them to
ljohns@co.okanogan.wa.us.
Published in the Methow Valley News March 8, 15, 2023; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune March 9, 16, 2023. OVG972656
Public Hearing Notice
Notice is Hereby Given that the Board of Okanogan County Commissioners has set a Public Hearing on Monday, March 27, 2023 at 1:35 p.m. The purpose of the Public Hearing is to consider repeal of Resolution 8-76 regarding Okanogan County Code section 1.08 County Classification, and Section 1.08.010, Official classification and population. For full text of the proposed Ordinance, please contact the Clerk of the Board, Laleña “Lanie” Johns, at (509) 422-7105 or by email at ljohns@co.okanogan.wa.us.
Said hearing will be held in the Okanogan County Commissioners’ hearing room located at 123 – 5th Avenue North, Okanogan, WA.
All interested persons wishing to comment may either attend the hearing or provide written comments to the Okanogan County Commissioners’ Office at 123 -5th Avenue North, Room 150, Okanogan, WA 98840. Or, email them to
ljohns@co.okanogan.wa.us.
Published in the Methow Valley News March 8, 15, 2023; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune March 9, 16, 2023. OVG972659
Public Hearing Notice
Notice is Hereby Given that the Board of Okanogan County Commissioners has set a Public Hearing on Monday, March 27, 2023 at 1:40 p.m. The purpose of the Public Hearing is to consider repeal of Okanogan County Code (OCC) Chapter 1.24 Prisoners, Sections 1.24.010 Working Prisoners and 1.24.020 Authority to Release. For full text of the proposed Ordinance, please contact the Clerk of the Board, Laleña “Lanie” Johns, at (509) 422-7105 or by email at ljohns@co.okanogan.wa.us.
Said hearing will be held in the Okanogan County Commissioners’ hearing room located at 123 – 5th Avenue North, Okanogan, WA.
All interested persons wishing to comment may either attend the hearing or provide written comments to the Okanogan County Commissioners’ Office at 123 -5th Avenue North, Room 150, Okanogan, WA 98840. Or, email them to
ljohns@co.okanogan.wa.us.
Published in the Methow Valley News March 8, 15, 2023; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune March 9, 16, 2023. OVG972660
Public Hearing Notice
Notice is Hereby Given that the Board of Okanogan County Commissioners has set a Public Hearing on Monday, March 27, 2023 at 1:50 p.m. The purpose of the Public Hearing is to consider whether Ordinance 1976-001 should be repealed and Okanogan County Code Chapter 1.28 General Penalty, Section 1.28.010 Designated should be revised as follows: “All violations of county ordinances are infractions punishable by a maximum fine of two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) unless expressly made otherwise pursuant to county ordinance.”
For full text of the proposed Ordinance, please contact the Clerk of the Board, Laleña “Lanie” Johns, at (509) 422-7105 or by email at
ljohns@co.okanogan.wa.us.
Said hearing will be held in the Okanogan County Commissioners’ hearing room located at 123 – 5th Avenue North, Okanogan, WA.
All interested persons wishing to comment may either attend the hearing or provide written comments to the Okanogan County Commissioners’ Office at 123 -5th Avenue North, Room 150, Okanogan, WA 98840. Or, email them to ljohns@co.okanogan.wa.us.
Published in the Methow Valley News March 8, 15, 2023; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune March 9, 16, 2023. OVG972661
Public Hearing Notice
Notice is Hereby Given that the Board of Okanogan County Commissioners has set a Public Hearing on Monday, March 27, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. The purpose of the Public Hearing is to consider repeal of Resolution 4, Q-188, of 1961, Okanogan County Code Chapter 2.08 regarding County Fair Association, Section 2.08.010 Created-Powers and duties.
For full text of the proposed Ordinance, please contact the Clerk of the Board, Laleña “Lanie” Johns, at (509) 422-7105 or by email at ljohns@co.okanogan.wa.us.
Said hearing will be held in the Okanogan County Commissioners’ hearing room located at 123 – 5th Avenue North, Okanogan, WA.
All interested persons wishing to comment may either attend the hearing or provide written comments to the Okanogan County Commissioners’ Office at 123 -5th Avenue North, Room 150, Okanogan, WA 98840. Or, email them to
ljohns@co.okanogan.wa.us.
Published in the Methow Valley News March 8, 15, 2023; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune March 9, 16, 2023. OVG972662
Public Hearing Notice
Notice is Hereby Given that the Board of Okanogan County Commissioners has set a Public Hearing on Monday, March 27, 2023 at 2:10 p.m. The purpose of the Public Hearing is to consider whether Resolution 88-85 (1985), OCC Chapter 2.42 Indemnification of County Personnel for Insurance Purposes and Section 2.42.010 County employees held harmless should be repealed.
For full text of the proposed Ordinance, please contact the Clerk of the Board, Laleña “Lanie” Johns, at (509) 422-7105 or by email at
ljohns@co.okanogan.wa.us.
Said hearing will be held in the Okanogan County Commissioners’ hearing room located at 123 – 5th Avenue North, Okanogan, WA.
All interested persons wishing to comment may either attend the hearing or provide written comments to the Okanogan County Commissioners’ Office at 123 -5th Avenue North, Room 150, Okanogan, WA 98840. Or, email them to
ljohns@co.okanogan.wa.us.
Published in the Methow Valley News March 8, 15, 2023; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune March 9, 16, 2023. OVG972665
Notice of Final SEPA Determination and Hearing Date
CUP 2023-1 Jaquish Rd Cannabis
Notice is hereby given that an application has been submitted by Austin Smith to permit a Tier three producer processor cannabis operation. The proposal is to fencing off approximately 3 acres for a cannabis operation which includes two 8’ x 40’ conex containers, two 30’ x 100’ greenhouses and fifteen 8’ x 80’ hoop houses. The cannabis operation will operate Spring, Summer and Fall. The operating hours will be from 8 am to 5 pm. Water will be provided by the Okanogan Irrigation District. A new well will be drilled for early spring use. The site is located at 42 Jaquish Rd near Omak WA on tax parcel number 3426231014.
According to Washington State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) regulations, the office of Okanogan County Planning and Development issued a final environmental mitigated determination of non-significance (MDNS) for this proposal. The public hearing for this project is scheduled for March 23, 2023 at 10:00 am in the Commissioners Hearing Room. Project comments can be submitted up to the hearing date and testimony may be given at the hearing. Failure to comment by this date denies a party standing to appeal the final decision. A link will be set up on the Planning Department’s website or you may join at Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88537160108 Meeting ID: 885 3716 0108 Dial by your location +1 253 205 0468 US or +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) Meeting ID: 885 3716 0108. 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 March 8, 2023; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune March 9, 2023. OVG972790
Threshold SEPA Determination
David Hanna & Pamela Wood, Large Lot Segregation 2023-1
A Large Lot Segregation application has been submitted by David Hanna and Pamela Wood. The Large Lot Segregation will divide two parcels totaling 680-acre into 34 parcels ranging in size from 19.86 acres to 20.14 acres. The legal descriptions can be described as one thirty-second of a section of land as outlined in OCC 16.10.010. Large Lot Segregations are administered in accordance with OCC 16.10 and are exempt from RCW 58.17.040. The site is located near Mclaughlin Canyon Rd near Tonasket WA on tax parcel numbers 3627120001 & 3627010001.
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 24, 2023 All comments will be reviewed for relevance, and if necessary additional conditions will be added to the Mitigated Determination of Non-Significance. If no comments are received the MDNS will stand as final. 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 8, 2023; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune March 9, 2023. OVG972791
SEPA 2023-2 9155, Old Hwy 97 Verestar to Plata 3R
Threshold SEPA Determination
Okanogan County Public Works is proposing this project located on OCR 9155, Old Highway 97. The purpose of the project is to correct the existing substandard base and surfacing and to pave the existing gravel shoulders. This road currently has 12-foot BST lanes with no paved shoulders. The proposed improvements include minor reshaping of shoulders, grinding the existing pavement to lay as a new base, and HMA or BST and paving 4 feet of existing gravel shoulders. Top course may be added to the new ground base if onsite material is insufficient. This material will come from a permitted, approved site. Guardrail will be installed if warranted.
Project Location:
The project begins at MP 4.15 to MP 5.35 on OCR # 9155, Old Highway 97. T. 31N., R 25E., S 32,33,29,28,20, and 21.
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 22, 2023. All comments will be reviewed for relevance, and if necessary the DNS will be changed. If no comments are received or the comments received do not provide probable, significant, and adverse impacts from the proposal, the DNS will stand. Information is available at the Office of Planning and Development. 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 8, 2023; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune March 9, 2023. OVG972792
SEPA 2023-1 Twisp River Bridge Deck
SEPA Determination – Lead Agency – Adoption of Existing Document
Okanogan County Public Works has received federal bridge funding to work on bridge C-8, located on OCR# 9114, Twisp River Road. The deck surface will be repaired and resurfaced with a modified concrete (polymer) overlay and the steel girder paint will be removed and repainted. Depending on the integrity of the current deck, some concrete patching may be necessary. The contractor will wrap the bridge to avoid material entering the river during the removal process. No scaffolding will be in the water. There will be no work done within the water or riverbank.
Adoption of Existing Environmental Document: Pursuant to WAC 197-11-630(1), after independent review the lead SEPA agency (Okanogan County) has identified and adopted the following document as being appropriate for this proposal.
Title of document being adopted: Twisp River Road Bridge Deck Categorical Exemption.
Agency that prepared document being adopted: Washington State Department of Transportation
EIS Required: The lead SEPA agency (Okanogan County) has determined that this proposal does not have a probable, significant, and adverse impact on the environment. To meet the requirements of RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c), the lead SEPA agency is adopting the document described above.
Name of agency adopting the document: Okanogan County
Approval:
We have identified and adopted this document as being appropriate for this proposal after independent review. The document meets our environmental review needs for the current proposal.
This Determination of Non-Significance/Adoption Notice is issued under WAC 197-11-305; the lead agency will not act on this proposal for fourteen (14) days from the date of issue below.
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 8, 2023; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune March 9, 2023. OVG972794
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR
Federal Aid Material Testing Services Contract
Qualification Statements for Federal Aid Material Testing Services will be received by Okanogan County Department of Public Works at 1234A Second Avenue South, Okanogan, WA 98840, until 2:00pm, March 28, 2023. Questions concerning this solicitation may be directed to the Contracts Administrator at 509-422-7333 or by email at sstidman@co.okanogan.wa.us.
The County of Okanogan in accordance with section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (Section 504) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), commits to nondiscrimination on the basis of disability, in all of its programs and activities. This material can be made available in an alternate format by emailing Public Works at pw@co.okanogan.wa.us or by calling collect (800) 833-6388.
The County of Okanogan, in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4) and the Regulations, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full and fair opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin 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.
This is a solicitation for Consultants to submit Statements of Qualifications for Material Testing Services which will include work on the following Federal Aid Projects:
OCRP 9114-06 Twisp River Bridge Deck Repair
OCRP 9114-07 Twisp River Road-Spokane Grade Overlay
OCRP 9114-08 Twisp River Road Reconstruction
OCRP 9313-13 Cameron Lake Road
The County of Okanogan reserves the right to retain the services of the successful firm(s) for any subsequent phases (R/W, CN) associated with these projects.
Material Testing Services for these projects are estimated to take place between April 1, 2023 and December 31, 2025 and may extend beyond this estimated date range.
Scope of work may include:
• Sub-surface soil and asphalt coring samples
• Compaction Testing
• Asphalt Sampling and Testing
• Aggregate Sampling and Testing
• Other road construction related materials testing
• Prepare and Provide all Test Results and Reports to Contracting Agency
All work shall be performed in accordance with the latest WSDOT Standard Specifications, WSDOT Construction Manual and the Local Agency Guidelines.
Respondents please submit two (2) paper copies of your SOQ not to exceed 10 single sided pages each.
Each Firm’s Qualifications Statement will be evaluated and scored on the following categories:
Firm’s experience in applicable projects
Staff experience in applicable projects
Availability
Accessibility
Experience with County Public Works projects
Experience with WSDOT Design and Standard Specifications
Examples of projects worked on
References
Selection of a Consultant will be based on the highest combined SOQ and Interview score. The County may choose to interview up to the top 3 candidates based on their total SOQ scores.
Published in the Methow Valley News March 8, 15, 2023; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune March 9, 16, 2023. OVG972796
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR
Okanogan County Fair Market and Small animal auction services
This is a solicitation for interested parties to submit their Qualification Statements for Okanogan County Fair Market and Small animal auction services. The selected Entity will enter a three-year (2023-2025) contract with Okanogan County. Qualification Statements will be received by the Okanogan County Commissioners’ office at 123 Fifth Avenue North, Okanogan, WA 98840, until 4:00 pm, March 24, 2023. Questions concerning this RFQ may be directed to County Commissioner Andy Hover at 509-669-1606 or by email at andy.hover@co.okanogan.wa.us.
The County of Okanogan in accordance with section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (Section 504) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), commits to nondiscrimination based on disability, in all of its programs and activities. This material can be made available in an alternate format by emailing Lanie Johns at ljohns@co.okanogan.wa.us or by calling (800) 833-6388.
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.
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The Entity selected for Okanogan County Fair Market and Small animal auction services shall be responsible for Auction services at the Okanogan County Fair. Work may include but is not limited to the following:
Perform all financial and operational activities related to the market and small animal auction and be present during the Okanogan County Fair
Provide auctioneer services for the market and small animal auction.
Provide for the ability to use credit cards for the purchase of all animals.
Provide for the ability to live stream Livestock and fur and feather auctions to gain a greater audience of bidders.
Provide for the registration of all bidders.
Provide for the timely disbursement of monies to sellers.
Coordinate with volunteers to help create an efficient auction.
Coordinate the transportation and sale of market animals to their respective destinations.
Interested parties may electronically submit SOQs via email to ljohns@co.okanogan.wa.us. Electronic submittals shall be in pdf format, cannot be larger than 8mb, nor more than 12 single sided 8.5” x 11” pages, and each consultant is responsible to ensure the submittal is received by the County. Consultants may submit one (1) paper copy of their SOQ, not to exceed 12 single sided 8.5”x 11” pages each, to Okanogan County Commissioners Office Attn: Lanie Johns at the address noted above.
Each Entity’s Qualifications Statement will be evaluated based on the following:
• History performing auctioneering services
• Knowledge of the Okanogan County Fair’s auction
• How it plans to deliver said services
• Overall understanding of the tasks being performed
Selection of will be based on the highest average SOQ and Interview score. The County may interview up to the top 3 candidates based on their total SOQ scores, if deemed necessary.
Published in the Methow Valley News on March 8, 15, 2023 and Okanogan Valley-Gazette Tribune March 9, 16, 2023. OVG972805
Okanogan County
Notice of Final Decision
Exempt Segregation: (parcel 3830203005)
Proponent: Bonaparte Meadows LLC
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 March 8, 2023; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune March 9, 2023. OVG972789
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
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON
FOR OKANOGAN COUNTY
Estate of
DONALD L. OWENS,
Deceased.
NO. 23-4-00027-24
PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS
(RCW 11.40.030)
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE
The above Court has appointed me 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 me 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 8, 2023
Mary E. Owens, Personal Representative
Published in the Methow Valley News March 8, 15, 22, 2023
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON OKANOGAN COUNTY
In re Estate of Edwin W. Smith, Deceased
No. 23-4-00033-24
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 8, 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. 23-4-00033-24
Published in the Methow Valley News March 8, 15, 22, 2023
NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING
Barley Irrigating Company
14 Bear Creek Road
Winthrop, WA. 98826
You are hereby notified that the annual meeting of the stockholders of the Barkley Irrigating Company will be held on March 18, 2023, 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
President
509-996-2488
Published in the Methow Valley News March 8, 15, 2023
