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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF SNOHOMISH In the Matter of the Estate of: EUGENE MARSHALL COOK, Deceased. No. 25-4-00291-31 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS The Administrator named below has been appointed and has qualified as the 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 as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by (a) 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 (b) filing the original of the claim with the court. The claim must be presented within the latter 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 this notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. DATE OF FILING COPY OF NOTICE TO CREDITORS with Clerk of Court: March 13, 2025. DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: March 19, 2025. Administrator: Janet L. Cook 116 Danny Ln. Chehalis, WA 98532 Attorney for the Administrator: Ceth D. Hickey Address for Mailing or Service: Ceth D. Hickey Hickman Menashe, P.S. 4211 Alderwood Mall Blvd., Ste 202 Lynnwood, WA 98036 DATED: March 12, 2025. HICKMAN MENASHE, P.S. /s/ Ceth D. Hickey, WSBA #55590 Attorney for Administrator Published in The East County Journal March 19, March 26, April 2, 2025.
NOTICE NOTICE IS HERBY GIVEN that the Board of County Commissioners, Lewis County, Washington, has approved the temporary closure of Oppelt Road between Milepost 0.00 to Milepost 1.72, to all through traffic. During the closure, the road will remain open to local access from either end up to but not beyond the points of closure and other county roads are available for detour. Pursuant to RCW47.48.010 and 0.20, effective 7:00 a.m. April 1, 2025, and ending 5:00 p.m. July 31, 2025, or sooner that Oppelt Road described above, shall be closed to all through traffic. DATED: March 25, 2025 Rieva Lester Clerk of the Lewis County Board Of County Commissioners Published in The East County Journal March 26, 2025
No. 25-4-00098-21 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR LEWIS COUNTY In re Estate of Linda L. Clements, Deceased. PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and non-probate assets. Date of filing March 10, 2025 Date of first publication March 19. 2025 Personal Representative: Cynthia A. Van De Walle Address for mailing or service: 409 S. Market Blvd. Ste 4 Chehalis, WA 98532 Court of probate proceedings: Lewis County Superior Court Cause number: 25-4-00098-21 DATED this 10th day of March, 2025. HARRIS LAW OFFICE, PLLC /s/ WENDY L. HARRIS, WSBA 39982 Attorney for Personal Representative 360-520-0455 Published in The East County Journal March 19, March 26, April 2, 2025.
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN LEWIS COUNTY NEWREZ LLC DBA SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING, Plaintiff, vs. SETH LEWIS DANIEL, KAYLA AUBRY DANIEL; OCCUPANTS OF THE PROPERTY, Defendants. Cause No.: 24-2-00635-21 SHERIFF’S PUBLIC NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY Judgment Rendered: 12-20-24 Writ Issued: 03-04-25 Writ Received: 03-17-25 Levy Date: 03-18-25 To: SETH LEWIS DANIEL, KAYLA AUBRY DANIEL. The Superior Court of Lewis County has directed the undersigned Sheriff of Lewis County to sell the property described below to satisfy a judgment in the above-entitled action. The property to be sold is described on last page. If developed the property address is: 817 NW FOLSOM ST, CHEHALIS, WA 98532 The sale of the above described property is to take place: Time: 10:00 a.m. Date: Friday, May 2, 2025 Place: North Street Entrance Lobby, Old Lewis County Courthouse 351 NW North St., Chehalis, WA The judgment debtor can avoid the sale by paying the combined judgment amount of $472,850.76, together with interest of 2.9900% per annum, $38.74 per diem, from December 20, 2024 to date of sale, with costs, and fees, before the sale date. For the exact amount, contact the Sheriff at: 345 W. Main Street, Chehalis, WA 98532. Dated this 18th day of March, 2025. ROBERT R. SNAZA, Sheriff Lewis County, Washington By: ______________ Gabriel J. Frase, Chief Deputy Parcel number: 004401-001-001 Legal Description: LOTS 5, 6 AND 7 CHEHALIS LAND AND TIMBER COMPANY’S SUBDIVISION OF BLOCK 6, DONAHOE’S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF CHEHALIS, AS RECORDED IN VOLUME 3 OF PLATS, PAGE 93, RECORDS OF LEWIS COUNTY, WASHINGTON. EXCEPT THAT PORTION OF SAID LOT 5, LYING WITHIN THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 4 OF SAID BLOCK 6; THENCE EAST 100 FEET; THENCE NORTH 80 FEET; THENCE WEST 65 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 14 FEET; THENCE WEST 35 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 77 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. Published in The East County Journal March 26, April 2, April 9, April 16, 2025
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF LEWIS JUVENILE COURT In re the Welfare of: NANCY ROWLAND D.O.B.: 05/09/2018 No. 22-7-00217-21 NOTICE AND SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION (Termination) (SMPB) TO: JENNIFER RASMUSSEN, Parent; A Petition to Terminate Parental Rights was filed on OCTOBER 27, 2022; A Fact-Finding hearing will be held on this matter on MAY 05, 2025, at 9:00 AM at Lewis County Superior Court, 345 W. Main St., Chehalis, Washington 98532. YOU SHOULD BE PRESENT AT THIS HEARING. The hearing will determine if your parental rights to your child are terminated. If you do not appear at the hearing, the court may enter an order in your absence terminating your parental rights. To request a copy of the Notice, Summons, and Dependency Petition, call DCYF at 360-807- 7081 or 1-800-562-6926. To view information about your rights, including right to a lawyer, go to www.atg.wa.gov/TRM.aspx. DATED: March 18, 2025. SCOTT TINNEY, County Clerk By: Lynette Machado, Superior Court Deputy Clerk Published in The East County Journal March 26, April 2, April 9, April 16, 2025
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF LEWIS In the matter of adoption: ALEXA CARMEN KILPATRICK A minor child, DOB: 05/03/2015 NO. 25-5-00014-21 NOTICE OF PETITION FOR ADOPTION AND TERMINATION OF PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP; NOTICE OF HEARING ON TERMINATION Clerk’s Action Required The State of Washington to the said: KEITH ALAN KILPATRICK YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that there has been filed in this court a Petition for Adoption and Termination of Parent-Child Relationship with Alexa Carmen Kilpatrick. Said petition asks that there be first an adjudication that your consent to adoption of such child is not required by law, and that your parental rights to such child, if any, be terminated. YOU ARE NOTIFIED that Alexa Carmen Kilpatrick was born on May 3, 2015 in the city of Silverdale, Kitsap County, Washington. The mother of Alexa Carmen Kilpatrick is Grace Bier. YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that a hearing on the Petition for Termination of Parent-Child Relationship will be held on April 25, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. in Lewis County Superior Court, Lewis County Courthouse, 345 W. Main Street, Chehalis, WA 98532. At such hearing you have the right to be represented by counsel. Counsel will be appointed for you if you are unable to afford counsel and request that counsel be appoint¬ed. Your parent-child relationship will be terminated if you fail to respond to this notice within twenty (20) days of service hereof or thirty (30) days if served outside of the state of Washington, or thirty (30) days of the first publication hereof. YOU ARE HEREBY FURTHER NOTIFIED that failure to respond to the Petition for Termination of Parent-Child Relationship within 20 days of the service of such Petition, or 30 days if served outside of the state of Washington, or 30 days of the first publication of the notice, are grounds to terminate your parent-child relationship. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE HEARING MAY RESULT IN AN ORDER PERMANENTLY TERMINATING YOUR RIGHTS WITH RESPECT TO THE ABOVE-NAMED CHILD. DATED this _____ day of March, 2025. MANO, PAROUTAUD, GROBERG & RICKS Jennifer R. Groberg, WSBA#39498 Attorney for Petitioners Published in The East County Journal March 26, April 2, April 9, 2025
Lewis County Hospital District No. 1 Dba Arbor Health’s Small Works Roster Lewis County Hospital District No. 1 (LCHD No. 1) maintains its Small Public Works Roster and Consultant Roster via the MRSC Rosters shared online database. In order to be eligible to work on LCHD No. 1 projects, contractors are required to use the MRSC Small Works roster process. Contractors can register for FREE at https://mrscrosters.org/. Select LCHD No. 1 in your account. When a project arises with an estimated cost between $75,000 and $350,000, LCHD No. 1 will solicit small works quotations only from contractors on the MRSC roster through written invitation sent to contractors' address or email of record. Invitations shall include an estimate of the scope and nature of the work to be performed. All qualified contractors on the MRSC roster, will be invited to submit quotations. The invitations shall specify a response date, which shall be at least seven (7) days from the date the invitations are issued. The District may utilize the Small Works Roster for work with an estimated cost below $75,000 too. If you have additional questions please visit: https://www.myarborhealth.org/about-us/small-works-projects/ Published in The East County Journal March 26, 2025
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR LEWIS COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DELTA RAE HUBBARD No. 25-4-00093-21 NOTICE TO CREDITORS The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of the 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 RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent's probate and nonprobate assets. Date of First Publication: March 19, 2025. Administrator: GARY WAYNE HUBBARD Attorney for the Personal Representative: KEVIN T. NELSON Address for Mailing or Service: SCHEIBMEIR, KELLY & NELSON, P.S. Attorneys at Law Post Office Box 939 Chehalis WA 98532 /S/ Gary Hubbard Personal Representative Published in The East County Journal March 19, March 26, April 2, 2025.
Superior Court of Washington, County of Grays Harbor In re: Petitioner/s (person/s who started this case): Mia Johnstone And Respondent/s (other party/parties): Ricardo Leiva No. 25-3-56-14 Summons Served by Publication (SMPB) Summons Served by Publication (Note to Publisher: Publish everything but the text following unchecked boxes. Fill in the date of the first publication.) To Ricardo Leiva I have started a court case by filing a petition. The name of the Petition is: Petition for a Parenting Plan, Residential Schedule and/or Child Support You must respond in writing if you want the court to consider your side. Deadline! Your Response must be filed and served within 60 days of the date this Summons is published (Publisher enter date of first publication here): March 5, 2025. If you do not file and serve your Response or a Notice of Appearance by the deadline: ▪ No one has to notify you about other hearings in this case, and ▪ The court may approve the requests in the Petition without hearing your side (called a default judgment). Follow these steps: 1. Read the Petition and any other documents that were filed at court with this Summons. Those documents explain what the other party is asking for. 2. Fill out a Response on this form (check the Response that matches the Petition): [ X] FL Parentage 332, Response to Petition for Parenting Plan, Residential Schedule and/or Child Support You can get the Response form and other forms you may need at: ▪ The Washington State Courts’ website: www.courts.wa.gov/forms ▪Washington LawHelp: www.washingtonlawhelp.org, or ▪ The Superior Court Clerk’s office or county law library (for a fee). 3. Serve (give) a copy of your Response to the person who filed this Summons at the address below, and to any other parties. You may use certified mail with return receipt requested. For more information on how to serve, read Superior Court Civil Rule 5. 4. File your original Response with the court clerk at this address: Superior Court Clerk, Grays Harbor County 102 W Broadway Rm 203 Montesano WA 98563 address city state zip 5. Lawyer not required: It is a good idea to talk to a lawyer, but you may file and serve your Response without one. Person filing this Summons or his/her lawyer fills out below: Mia Johnstone 2/20/2025 Signature Date Mia Johnstone Print name and WSBA No., if any I agree to accept legal papers for this case at (check one): [ ] Lawyer’s address: lawyer’s address city state zip Email (if applicable): [ x ] the following address (this does not have to be your home address): 1315 North F Street Aberdeen WA 98520 address city state zip (If this address changes before the case ends, you must notify all parties and the court in writing. You may use the Notice of Address Change form (FL All Family 120). You must also update your Confidential Information Form (FL All Family 001) if this case involves parentage or child support.) Note: You and the other party/ies may agree to accept legal papers by email under Superior Court Civil Rule 5 and local court rules. This Summons is issued according to Rule 4.1 of the Superior Court Civil Rules of the state of Washington.. Published in The East County Journal March 5, March 12, March 19, March 26, April 2, April 9,2025
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN LEWIS COUNTY NEWREZ LLC D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING, Plaintiff, vs. ALEXANDER C NICHOLS; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, OCCUPANTS OF THE PROPERTY, Defendants. Cause No.: 24-2-00726-21 SHERIFF’S PUBLIC NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY Judgment Rendered: 01-28-25 Writ Issued: 02-12-25 Writ Received: 02-24-25 Levy Date: 02-25-25 To: Alexander C Nichols. The Superior Court of Lewis County has directed the undersigned Sheriff of Lewis County to sell the property described below to satisfy a judgment in the above-entitled action. The property to be sold is described on last page. If developed the property address is: 762 Division Ave, Morton, WA 98356 The sale of the above described property is to take place: Time: 10:00 a.m. Date: Friday, April 18, 2025 Place: North Street Entrance Lobby, Old Lewis County Courthouse 351 NW North St., Chehalis, WA The judgment debtor can avoid the sale by paying the combined judgment amount of $329,110.93, together with interest of 6.2500% per annum, $56.35 per diem, from January 28 to date of sale, with costs, and fees, before the sale date. For the exact amount, contact the Sheriff at: 345 W. Main Street, Chehalis, WA 98532. Dated this 25th day of February, 2025. ROBERT R. SNAZA, Sheriff Lewis County, Washington By: ____________ Gabriel J. Frase, Chief Deputy Parcel number: 008686006000 Legal Description: THE EAST 74 FEET OF THE WEST 148 FEET OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED TRACT: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF GOVERNMENT LOT 1 IN SECTION 3, TOWNSHIP 12 NORTH, RANGE 4 EAST, W.M., LEWIS COUNTY WASHINGTON; THENCE SOUTH 88° 30’ WEST 304 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 126 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 88° 30’ WEST 296 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 126 FEET; THENCE NORTH 88° 30’ EAST 296 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING. EXCEPT THE SOUTH 20 FEET FOR STREET. Published in The East County Journal March 5, March 12, March 19, March 26, 2025
LEWIS COUNTY NOTICE TO CONSULTANTS FOR: REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) A & E PROFESSIONAL SERVICES – Design and Engineering of Allen Creek at Newaukum Valley Road (MP 2.366) Fish Passage Design Lewis County solicits interest from consulting firms with expertise in Hydrologic, Hydraulic and Geomorphic Analysis; Design of water crossing structures and stream channel restoration including Geotechnical Analysis; Structural Analysis (as needed); and Cultural Resources Investigation. This agreement will be for approximately eighteen months in duration with the option for Lewis County to extend it for additional time and money if necessary. Lewis County may supplement this contract into future phases (R/W, CN). The selected CONSULTANT will be expected to enter into a Local Agency A&E Professional Services (Cost Plus Fixed Fee) Consultant Agreement. Lewis County reserves the right to amend the terms of this “Request for Qualification” (RFQ) to circulate various addenda, or to withdraw the RFQ at any time, regardless of how much time and effort consultants have spent on their responses. Lewis County is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Disadvantaged, minority, and women-owned firms are encouraged to submit proposals. Project Description The work to be performed by the CONSULTANT consists of providing hydraulic, hydrologic, and geomorphic analyses; design of water crossing structures and stream channel restoration including, a geotechnical analysis, and a cultural resources investigation. Depending on the findings of the design a structural analysis may also be needed, therefore it is included in the scope in the event it is needed. Project designs must meet all permitting requirements and utilize the most recent design guidance, standards, and regulations such as the WDFW’s Water Crossing Design Guidelines, the WDFW’s Stream Habitat Restoration Guidelines, and the Integrated Streambank Protection Guidelines. The successful CONSULTANT will assist with and/or perform assessments, as needed. A detailed outline of the type of work necessary for an anticipated project is provided in the complete Request for Qualifications found on Lewis County’s OpenGov website at https://procurement.opengov.com/signup. This project will include cooperative project development and management with the COUNTY. At this time, the tasks provided are general and are subject to change if deemed necessary in discussions between the CONSULTANT and the COUNTY. Statement of Qualification Submittal SOQs must be limited to fifteen (15) pages (8 ½” X 11”). Material submitted in excess of this limit (cover page, additional maps, additional resumes’, etc.) will not be forwarded to Lewis County’s selection committee for evaluation. Interested consultants shall provide a statement of qualifications that contains the following: •Cover Letter oThe cover letter is limited to one page and shall include: The firm/consultant name and project manager with name, title mailing address, e-mail address, phone number. •Qualifications: Demonstrate competence and qualifications related to services performed including; oSuccessful experience delivering technical reports and recommendations for an array of the aforementioned services as they relate to FHWA funded bridges, culverts, roads, trails, and other public works projects. oThe consultant must demonstrate the ability to manage projects and coordinate with other design team members, and Lewis County staff, to ensure the projects as a whole are delivered on time and within budget, with potential risks and opportunities identified. oThe consultant must demonstrate the ability to respond to unexpected requests for services with minimal notice and delay. oThe consultant must demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively in a regulatory environment with other agencies, interest groups, and permit applicants. •Experience: List previous work experience that describes and demonstrates that the firm and team members have recent experience in performing cultural resource monitoring and reporting services in the area of bridges, culverts, roads, trails, and other public works projects. At a minimum, the following information should be included: oProvide an organizational chart of the proposed consulting team and a short resume of all key personnel listed on the chart, including their availability and involvement with the work. oReference: The consulting firm’s demonstrated expertise in performing professional cultural resource services, the dates in which the work was completed, and the project contact information. oAny particular aspect of the consulting firms organization, by way of background, experience, unique qualifications, or other basis, that sets it apart from the competition in its ability to accomplish the identified services. Evaluation Submittals will be evaluated and ranked for the following criteria: 1.Staffing expertise consistent with contract needs – 25% 2.Experience with similar types of work and familiarity with FHWA Standards – 25% 3.Demonstrated ability to meet schedules/commitments given by key staff personnel – 15% Availability and response time should include response times after contact as well as typical turnaround times for document preparation and revisions. 4.Overall evaluation by the Lewis County selection team – 35% Consultant SOQs will be evaluated by Lewis County’s review panel for accuracy, clarity, readability, and concise information along with consultant suggestions/comments for Lewis County’s included scope of work, construction timeline, environmental outline, and other potential project complications. Interviews Following evaluation of the SOQs, the highest-ranking firms will be invited to participate in an interview process. Lewis County Public Works will schedule interviews with the project manager provided in the SOQ. Additional interview information shall be provided at the time of the invitation. The intent of the interviews is to help clarify and verify information provided in the SOQ, and to give the County’s selection committee an opportunity to learn more about the consulting firm’s available relevant experience and expertise. SOQ Schedule The following schedule has been established for the submission and evaluation of the Statement of Qualifications (SOQs) and selection of the Consultant. These are tentative dates only and the County reserves the right to adjust these dates at its sole discretion: •First advertisement of RFQ: March 19, 2025 •Second advertisement of RFQ: March 26, 2025 •SOQs due: April 18, 2025 (2:00 PM Local Time) •Interviews, if needed May 1, 2025 •Consultant selected May 12, 2025 Submittal Submission CONSULTANTS desiring consideration shall electronically submit a complete SOQ packet for A and E Professional Services - Design and Engineering of Allen Creek at Newaukum Valley Road Fish Passage Design in OpenGov https://procurement.opengov.com/signup. SOQs must be submitted electronically (in OpenGov) no later than 2:00 PM April 18, 2025. Any questions regarding this project should be directed to Ann Weckback at 360-740-1440 or Ann.Weckback@lewiscountywa.gov . A complete Request for Qualifications can be viewed and downloaded on OpenGov at https://procurement.opengov.com/signup. Lewis County, 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 Zelma Hammer at Zelma.hammer@lewiscountywa.gov or by calling collect 360-740-1123. The Lewis County Public Works Department 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. PUBLISH: Lewis County’s Newspaper of Record “East County Journal” 19-March-25, and 26-March-25 Seattle Journal of Commerce 20-March-25, and 27-March-25 Website Posting 19-March-25 through RFQ submittal date: Office of Minority and Women's Business Enterprises https://omwbe.wa.gov Lewis County’s website https://lewiscountywa.gov Published in The East County Journal March 19, March 26, 2025