Legals for October, 11 2023
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF SKAGIT ESTATE OF | CAUSE No. 23-4-00461-29 | BENNIE A. WALLACE |PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS | DECEASED |(RCW 11.40.030 & 051)_______________ The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(3); 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 section 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: September 27, 2023 /c/ Gary Wallace Personal Representative Attorneys for Personal Representative: STILES & LEHR INC., P.S. /c/ Timothy C. Lehr WSBA # 50807 P.O. Box 228 / 925 Metcalf Street Sedro Woolley, WA 98284 (360) 855-0131 #10008/14542 Pub: September 27, 2023 & October 4, 11, 2023
OIC of Washington is excited to announce an open bidding opportunity for qualified weatherization contractors to join us in our mission to enhance energy efficiency in Yakima, Grant & Adams Counties. As a dedicated leader in the industry, we are committed to making a positive impact on our community and are seeking partners who share our vision. The selected weatherization contractors will play a crucial role in improving the energy efficiency of residential properties within our service area. Contractors will be selected based on the following criteria: 1. Experience and Qualifications 2. Competitive Pricing 3. Timeliness and Efficiency 4. References and Past Performance We encourage all interested contractors to attend a pre-submittal meeting on October 23rd or November 6th, 2023, via Zoom to gain a deeper understanding of project requirements and ask any questions. All proposals should be submitted electronically to c.j@yvoic.org no later than 5:00 PM, November 20, 2023. All proposals should include Request for Proposal issued by OIC. Late submissions will not be considered. For more information and to obtain the complete bidding documents please contact us at 509-907-7320 or visit us at www.yvoic.org. OIC reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals. OIC of Washington is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Washington Relay Service: 711 #11003/14665 Pub: November 6, 2023
PUBLIC NOTICE – The October meeting of the Noxious Weed Control Board of Grant County will be held Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. The meeting will be held in-person at the Bureau of Reclamation building, 32 C St NW, Room 304B, Ephrata, WA, and via Webex. Please call (509) 237-4567 ahead of the meeting time for remote attendance instructions. Meeting updates will be posted on our website at www.grantcountyweedboard.org . Signed: Ron Tebow, Chairman; Wes Sieg, Vice-Chairman; Summer Sahli, Director; Chuck Sandmann, Director Publish 10/11/23; 10/16/23 #10014/14801 Pub: October 11, 16, 2023
PUBLIC NOTICE The Solid Waste Advisory Committee Meeting is Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023, at 1 PM, in the Public Works conference room located at 210 W. Alder, Ritzville, WA 99169. Please Call 509-659-3276 if you are unable to attend. #10021/14871 Pub: October 4, 11, 2023
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR YAKIMA COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate | | No. 23-4-00743-39 of | | PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS VAWN BUKE DAVIS SR., Deceased. | RCW 11.40.030 | The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the Court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the probate assets and non-probate assets of the deceased. DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: October 4, 2023 Personal Representative: Loren Bonsen Attorneys for Personal Representative: PRATT BOUTILLIER KIRKEVOLD & FARMER, PLLC Address for Mailing or Service: 3901 Fairbanks Avenue Yakima, Washington 98902 Telephone: (509) 453-9135 Court of Probate Proceedings: Yakima County Superior Court 128 North 2nd Street Yakima, Washington #10030/14989 Pub: October 4, 11, 18, 2023
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR THE COUNTY OF GRANT U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, | Case No.: 23-2-00553-13 SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO U.S. BANK | NATIONAL ASSOCIATION N.D., | | SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION Plaintiff, | vs. | | UNKNOWN HEIRS, ASSIGNS AND | DEVISEES OF DENNIS P. ARMOUR; | UNKNOWN HEIRS, ASSIGNS AND | DEVISEES OF DONNA E. ARMOUR; | PATRICK DENNIS ARMOUR; UNKNOWN | HEIRS, ASSIGNS AND DEVISEES OF | DONALD J. FORD; NORWEST | MORTGAGE, INC.; OCCUPANTS OF THE | PROPERTY, | | Defendants. | | To: UNKNOWN HEIRS, ASSIGNS AND DEVISEES OF DENNIS P. ARMOUR; UNKNOWN HEIRS, ASSIGNS AND DEVISEES OF DONNA E. ARMOUR; PATRICK DENNIS ARMOUR; UNKNOWN HEIRS, ASSIGNS AND DEVISEES OF DONALD J. FORD; NORWEST MORTGAGE, INC.; OCCUPANTS OF THE PROPERTY, THE STATE OF WASHINGTON TO THE SAID DEFENDANTS: You are hereby summoned to appear within sixty days after the date of the first publication of this summons, to wit, within sixty days after the 4th day of October, 2023, and defend the above entitled action in the above entitled court, and answer the complaint of the Plaintiff, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION N.D., and serve a copy of your answer upon the undersigned attorneys for Plaintiff, McCarthy & Holthus, LLP at the office below stated; and in case of your failure so to do, judgment will be rendered against you according to the demand of the complaint, which has been filed with the clerk of said court. The basis for the complaint is a foreclosure of the property commonly known as 12995 NW RD A.5, EPHRATA, WA 98823, Grant County, Washington as a result of a default under the terms of the note and deed of trust. DATED: 10/4/2023 McCarthy & Holthus, LLP /s/ - David M. Swartley _ Grace Chu WSBA No. 51256 _ David Swartley WSBA No. 51732 108 1st Avenue South, Ste. 400 Seattle, WA 98104 Attorneys for Plaintiff #11005/15049 Pub: October 4, 11, 18, 25, 2023 & November 1, 8, 2023
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AN OPEN RECORD PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD October 31, 2023, at 3:15 p.m. in the Grant County Commissioners Hearing Room, Courthouse, Ephrata, WA to consider the following budget extension requests from the Auditors Office: *In the amount of $1,443,877.00 for a transfer out for fund 312.001. *In the amount of $5,172,877.00 for professional services and ending cash balance for fund 123.001. Grant County is also providing access to this scheduled hearing via WebEx audio. To participate in the hearing please call in to the hearing at 1 (408) 418-9388 and enter the access code (2484 521 3012), Password (26220628) you will be joined to the meeting in a ‘muted’ status until such time as the hearing allows for public testimony. If you have any questions about this procedure, please call the Commissioner’s Office in advance of the hearing. Brittany Lutz Deputy Clerk of the Board Grant County Commissioners #10046/15220 Pub: October 11 & 18, 2023
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF GRANT In the Matter of the Estate of: | | NO. 23-4-00180-13 FRANCES W. HOUTMAN, | | Deceased. | PROBATE NOTICE TO | CREDITORS | The person named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and non-probate assets. DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: OCTOBER 11, 2023 PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: THOMAS O. HOUTMAN ATTORNEY FOR THE CO-PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES: WENDY T. MICKELSEN ADDRESS FOR MAILING OR SERVICE: Moberg Rathbone Kearns, PS P.O. Box 130²238 W. Division Ave. Ephrata, WA 98823 (509) 754-2356 / Fax (509) 754-4202 COURT OF PROBATE PROCEEDINGS AND CAUSE NUMBER: GRANT COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT – CAUSE NO. 22-4-00095-13 DATED this 4th day of October 2023. MOBERG RATHBONE KEARNS, P.S. /s/ Wendy T. Mickelsen Wendy T. Mickelsen, WSBA No. 26074 Attorney for Personal Representative #10048/15238 Pub: October 11, 18 & 28, 2023
PUBLIC NOTICE WORK TO BE PERFORMED BY DISTRICT PERSONNEL Public Utility District No. 2 of Grant County, Washington with an estimated project cost over $25,000 Related to RCW 39.04.020 Description of Work: This project will replace 1233’ of three-phase overhead primary with underground primary in conduit. Replace 360’ of single-phase overhead primary with underground primary in conduit. Replace an existing pole mounted three-phase and a pole mounted single-phase transformer with pad mount transformers. Remove an unused three phase irrigation service. And all the necessary facilities to provide electrical service for said electrical services. GWO 222814 Estimated Cost of Project: $75,000 Date Work is to Commence: Anticipated start date – November , 2023 District Representative: Brian Owens #10049/15266 Pub: October 11, 2023
CITY OF EPHRATA PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held before the Ephrata City Council, in the Council Chambers located at the Ephrata City Hall, located at 121 Alder St. SW, Ephrata, Washington at 6:00 p.m. on November 1, 2023, to consider: A request for the annexation of property described as Tax# 896, in Lot 2, Block 4, Ephrata Irrigation Company Orchard Tracts, commencing at the southwest corner of Lot 2, Block 4, Ephrata Irrigation Company Orchard Tracts; thence east along the south line of said Lot 2, a distance of 133.83 feet; thence north and parallel with the west line of said Lot 2, a distance of 30 feet, the True Point of Beginning; thence east and parallel with eh south line of said Lot 2, a distance of 175.50 feet; thence North 29°05’40” East, a distance of 172.39; thence west and parallel with the south line of said Lot 2; to a point which is 133.84 feet from the west line of said Lot 2; thence south 150.53 feet on a straight line to the Point of Beginning, all located in the Northeast quarter of the Southwest quarter of Section 10, Township 21 North, Range 26 East, W.M., Grant County, Washington all lying north of Highway 28. Grant County Assessor’s Parcel number 13-1595-000. The proposal also will consider the designation of the property as a Mixed Density Residential zone. Interested persons may appear and voice approval or disapproval of the proposed annexation at the above stated time and place. Written comments may be submitted in advance of the public hearing to the City Council at 121 Alder St. S.W., Ephrata, WA 98823. DATED: October 5, 2023 s/Ron Sell Community Development Director #10050/15269 Pub: October 11, 2023
NOTICE OF HEARING BEFORE THE CITY OF EPHRATA COUNCIL To the citizens of the City of Ephrata YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that BSD INVESTMENTS INC has filed a petition for vacation of a portion of a public alley right of way. The legal description of which is as follows: COMMENCING AT A POINT ON THE WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF PRIMARY STATE HIGHWAY NO. 7, WHICH IS ALSO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THAT PORTION OF TRACT FOUR (4), WHICH IS A PART OF LOT 4, BLOCK 4, EPHRATA IRRIGATION COMPANY’S ORCHARD TRACTS, GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON, LYING WEST OF THE RIGHT-OF-WAY OFPRIMARY STATE HIGHWAY NO. 7 AND RUNNING THENCE NORTH 88°52’ WEST, 165.5 FEET ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT 4, MORE OR LESS, TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID TRACT AND THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING AND RUNNING THENCE NORTH 26°10' EAST, 279.63 FEET ALONG THE WEST LINE TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 4; THENCE SOUTH 63°50’ EAST 20.0 FEET ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT 4; THENCE SOUTH 26°10’ WEST, 270.43 FEET TO A POINT ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT 4; THENCE NORTH 88°52’ WEST, 22.07 FEET ALONG THE SOUTH LINE TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 4 AND THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING. A hearing has been set before the City of Ephrata Council at the Ephrata Council Chambers in City Hall, 121 Alder Street SW, Ephrata, WA, at 6:00 p.m. on November 1, 2023, at which time any citizen of the City of Ephrata may appear to give oral or written testimony with respect to the proposed vacation. SIGNED this 10 th day of October, 2023. _______________________________________ Ron Sell, Community Development Director For publication on October 10, 2023 in the Columbia Basin Herald #10051/15272 Pub: October 11, 2023
On October 4, 2023, the City Council of the City of Soap Lake, Washington, approved Ordinance No. 2023-1340, the main point of which may be summarized by its title as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOAP LAKE, WASHINGTON, APPROVING A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT FOR DEVELOPMENT OF A MANUFACTURED HOME CONDOMINIUM AND ASSOCIATED AMENITIES; REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 1306; CONTAINING A SEVERBILITY PROVISION; AND SETTING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The full text of this Ordinance will be mailed upon request #10052/15273 Pub: October 11, 2023
Notice of Application & Proposed Mitigated Determination of Non-Significance - Date of Notice: October 11, 2023, Notice is hereby given that a A Major Subdivision application and SEPA Checklist was received by Grant County on September 5, 2023 from Mitchell Development Contact: (Dave Dormier-Erlandsen Surveying- 250 Simon St. SE, East Wenatchee, WA 98802), was found to be technically complete on October 5, 2023. [Grant County expects to issue a Mitigated Determination of Non-Significance for this proposal and the Optional DNS Process in WAC 197-11-355 is being used.] This proposal may include mitigation measures under applicable codes, and the project review process may incorporate or require mitigation measures regardless of whether an EIS is prepared. This may be the only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts of the proposal and the proposed mitigation measures. A copy of the subsequent threshold determination may be obtained upon request. PROPOSED MITIGATION MEASURES: 1. Limit the size of the project to the minimum amount necessary. 2. Implementation of dust control measures during construction of road and grading of residential lots 3. Best management practices for control of erosion and sedimentation shall be implemented for the project. PROJECT: Residential subdivision development consisting of of 17.84 acres creating 22 single-family residential lots and two (2) open space community owned tracts. The site is currently vacant and will be served by an established, Class A community water system. Each lot will be served by an individual on-site septic system. ADDITIONAL PERMITS REQUIRED: None LOCATION: The project site consists of one (1) parcel on the west side of Moses Lake. Address, 3485 Valley Rd NE, Moses Lake, Located in Section 17, Township 19 North, Range 28 East W.M., Grant County, WA. Parcel # 17-0649-001. PRESENT ZONING: Urban Residential Four (UR4). STUDIES REQUIRED Wildlife Habitat Assessment, Traffic Impact Analysis. Cultural Resource Survey. PUBLIC HEARING: The proposal has been scheduled for a public hearing before the Grant County Hearings Examiner on Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at 12:00pm noon in the Commissioner’s Hearing Room of the Grant County Courthouse in Ephrata, Washington. At this time, any person(s) may provide testimony for the hearing. Members of the public may also be present in the hearing room in limited numbers. Grant County is providing access to this scheduled hearing for the public via WebEx audio connection. To participate in the hearing please call in to the hearing at 1 (408) 418-9388 and enter the access code (2480 244 2270), you will be joined to the meeting in a ‘muted’ status until the hearing allows for public testimony. If you have any questions about this procedure please call Development Services in advance of the hearing. CONSISTENCY STATEMENT: This proposal is subject to and shall be consistent with Grant County Code, International Building Code, and International Fire Code. Copies of application materials (Files #P 23-0230, #P 23-0231) are available from Kent Ziemer, Grant County Development Services, 264 West Division Avenue, PO Box 37, Ephrata, WA 98823, (509)754-2011, ext. 2538, kziemer@grantcountywa.gov. Office hours: 8 am –5pm, M–F. Comments must be submitted to the Planning Department no later than 5 pm on October, 26, 2023. Comments should be as specific as possible and may be hand delivered, mailed or submitted via email. All persons, agencies, or tribes have the right to comment, receive notice, participate in any hearings, request a copy of the final decision, and/or appeal the decision as provided by law and County Code. This may be the only opportunity to comment on the above listed materials. #10053/15274 Pub: October 11, 2023