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No. 26-4-00220-21 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR LEWIS COUNTY In re Estate of Diane Guild, 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 May 26, 2026 Date of first publication June 3, 2026 Personal Representative: Maureen Freschet Address for mailing or service: 409 S. Market Blvd. Ste 4 Chehalis, WA 98532 DATED this 29th day of May, 2026. HARRIS LAW OFFICE, PLLC /s/ WENDY L. HARRIS, WSBA 39982 Attorney for Personal Representative 360-520-0455 Published in the East County Journal June 3, June 10, June 17, 2026
Ordinance 520 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE MOSSYROCK CITY COUNCIL, MOSSYROCK WA. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the MOSSYROCK, WASHINGTON, CITY COUNCIL will hold a public hearing on June 17, 2026 to receive public testimony on proposed amendments to Chapter 16 Animals and adding a section concerning livestock and poultry in the city limits. The Public Hearing will commence at 6:00 pm in the Mossyrock Community Center at 231 E. State Street, Mossyrock, WA. Following the hearing, the City Council’s regularly scheduled business meeting will convene at 6:30 pm Interested parties are encouraged to check the City’s webpage for the meeting Agenda and other documents which will be posted at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting. If you wish to receive a paper copy of the Agenda or other documents, contact City Clerk, at clerk@cityofmossyrock.com or (360)983-3600 and a copy will be made for you to pick up at the cost of .15 cents /page. Comments may be heard in-person at the hearing or may be made in writing to the City Clerk, at P.O. Box 96, Mossyrock, WA 98564, or by email at clerk@cityofmossyrock.com, written comments must be received no later than June 9, 2026 at 3:00 pm in order to be considered by the City Council. Published in the East County Journal June 3, 2026
Notice of Public Hearing to be held regarding Mossyrock School District No. 206 Budget Extension of General Fund and Capital Projects Fund for 2025-2026 School Year on June 15, 2026 @ 7:00 PM The Board of Directors of Mossyrock School District will meet at the regularly scheduled monthly meeting for the purpose of extending the general fund budget and the capital projects fund budget of the District for the 2025-26 fiscal year. Prior to adoption of the 2025-26 budget extension, the Board will hold a hearing for the purpose of receiving comments from the public on the 2025-26 budget extension. Any person may appear at the hearing and be heard for or against any part of the 2025-26 budget extension. MOSSYROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 206 LEWIS COUNTY, WASHINGTON Dr. H Mark Chandler Superintendent and Secretary to the Board of Directors Published in the East County Journal May 27 & June 3, 2026
SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF LEWIS In the Matter of the Estate of SANDY ROBERT FLOE, Deceased. No. 26-4-00212-21 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS 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 decedent's probate and non-probate assets. DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: May 27, 2026 /s/ Fran Chapple FRAN CHAPPLE, Personal Representative Attorney for the Personal Representative: Bart J. Ricks Address for Mailing or Service: MANO, PAROUTAUD, GROBERG & RICKS Attorneys at Law 20 SW 12th Street Chehalis, WA 98532 (360) 748-6641 Court of probate proceedings: Lewis County Superior Court Published in the East County Journal May 27, June 3, June 10, 2026
SUPERIOR COURT, STATE OF WASHINGTON, COUNTY OF SPOKANE In the Matter of the Estate of JOHNATHAN MICHAEL DAY, Deceased. No. 26-4-00870-32 NOTICE TO CREDITORS The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Persons having claims against the deceased must, prior to the time such claims would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, serve or mail their claims in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 to the personal representative or the attorney of record at the address stated below and file the original copy of the claim with the Clerk of this 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 this notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim will be forever barred, except under those provisions included in RCW 11.40.051 or 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the probate assets and nonprobate assets of the decedent. DATE OF FILING COPY OF NOTICE TO CREDITORS with Clerk of the Court: 5/6/26 DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: May 20, 2026 TERRI A CABBAGE Personal Representative of said Estate Address: 4917 N Boulder Rd Spokane Valley WA 99216 STEPHEN H. FORD Attorney for Estate 320 S Sullivan Rd Spokane Valley, WA 99037 (509) 924-2400 Published in The East County Journal May 20, May 27, June 3, 2026
SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF LEWIS In the Matter of the Estate of FRANKLIN GENE FILER, Deceased. No. 26-4-00195-21 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS 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 decedent's probate and non-probate assets. DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: May 20 , 2026. /s/ Megan Larsen MEGAN LARSEN, Personal Representative Attorney for the Personal Representative: Joshua M. House Address for Mailing or Service: MANO, PAROUTAUD, GROBERG & RICKS Attorneys at Law 20 SW 12th Street Chehalis, WA 98532 (360) 748-6641 Court of probate proceedings: Lewis County Superior Court Cause number: 26-4-00195-21 Published in The East County Journal May 20, May 27, June 3,2026
The East Lewis County Public Development Authority will meet in regular session on Tuesday June 9. 2026 at 3:00 pm. The meeting will be at the Longmire Springs Brewery, Packwood WA and will include but is not limited to the following agenda: EAST LEWIS COUNTY PUBLIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING ELCPDA BUILDING #2 112 Norman Way, Packwood WA June 9, 2026 3:00 p.m. AGENDA CALL TO ORDER APPROVAL OF AGENDA MINUTES FINANCIAL REPORT Savings Account—Fred REPORTS: Landscape Planning/Property Improvements—Amy Signage—Amy .09 Committee—Fred LONGMIRE SPRINGS Lease Agreement THRIFT & GIFT Lease Agreement NEW BUSINESS Election of Officers. NEXT MEETING—August 11, 2026 GOOD OF THE ORDER General Items of Discussion ADJOURN Published in the East County Journal June 3, 2026
Superior Court of Washington, County of Lewis In re Guardianship of: Alexa Escamilla No. 26-4-00009-21 Summons Served by Publication (SMPB) Summons Served by Publication To: Alejandro Escamilla I have started a court case by filing a petition. The name of the Petition is: Minor Guardianship Petition 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 May 27, 2026. 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): GDN M 301, Objection to Minor Guardianship 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, Lewis County: 345 W. Main Street, 2nd Floor, Chehalis, WA 98532 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: Signature Date Laura Miller 05/14/2026 Print name and WSBA No., if any I agree to accept legal papers for this case at the following address: 624 NW Center St. #3, Chehalis, WA 98532 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 June 3, June 10, June 17, June 25, July 1, July 8, 2026
No. 26-4-00210-21 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR LEWIS COUNTY In re Estate of Geraldine Kent Mullins, Deceased. PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administrator named below 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 as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the administrator or the administrator’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 administrator 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 May 21, 2026 Date of first publication June 3, 2026 Administrator: Andrew Kent Address for mailing or service: 409 S. Market Blvd. Ste 4 Chehalis, WA 98532 DATED this 26th day of May, 2026. HARRIS LAW OFFICE, PLLC /s/ WENDY L. HARRIS, WSBA 39982 Attorney for Administrator 360-520-0455 Published in The East County Journal June 3, June 10, June 17, 2026
Ordinance 520 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE MOSSYROCK PLANNING COMMISSION and THE MOSSYROCK CITY COUNCIL, MOSSYROCK WA. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the MOSSYROCK, WASHINGTON, PLANNING COMMISSION will hold a public hearing on June 9, 2026 to receive public testimony on proposed amendments to Chapter 16 Animals and adding a section concerning livestock and poultry in the city limits. The Public Hearing will commence at 5:30 pm in the Mossyrock Community Center at 231 E. State Street, Mossyrock, WA. Following the hearing, the Planning Commission’s business meeting will convene at 6:00 pm in lieu of their normal scheduled meeting. Interested parties are encouraged to check the City’s webpage for the meeting Agenda and other documents which will be posted at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting. If you wish to receive a paper copy of the Agenda or other documents, contact City Clerk, at clerk@cityofmossyrock.com or (360)983-3600 and a copy will made for you to pick up at the cost of 15 cents/page. Comments may be heard in-person at the hearing or may be made in writing to the City Clerk, at P.O. Box 96, Mossyrock, WA 98564, or by email at clerk@cityofmossyrock.com, written comments must be received no later than June 4, 2026 at 3:00 pm in order to be considered by the Planning Commission. Published in the East County Journal June 3, 2026
No. 26-4-00218-21 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR LEWIS COUNTY In re Estate of Donna Mae Ragland, 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 May 22, 2026 Date of first publication June 3, 2026 Personal Representative: Roger Ragland Address for mailing or service: 409 S. Market Blvd. Ste 4 Chehalis, WA 98532 DATED this 26th day of May, 2026 HARRIS LAW OFFICE, PLLC /s/ WENDY L. HARRIS, WSBA 39982 Attorney for Personal Representative 360-520-0455 Published in The East County Journal June 3, June 10, June 17, 2026
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN LEWIS COUNTY CONTRACTORS BONDING AND INSURANCE COMPANY, a surety insurer, Plaintiff, vs. JOHN STEVENS, believed to be a single man; and CLAIRE A. MAAS and COLLEEN MAAS, husband and wife and the marital community composed thereof, Defendants. Cause No.: 15-2-00282-0 SHERIFF’S PUBLIC NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY Judgment Rendered: 01-21-15 Judgment Extension: 12-26-24 Writ Issued: 05-18-26 Writ Received: 05-18-26 Levy Date: 05-19-26 To: John Stevens. 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: 103 Alpine Drive, Packwood, WA 98361 The sale of the above described property is to take place: Time: 10:00 a.m. Date: Friday, July 24, 2026 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 $35,850.33, together with interest of 12% per annum, from March 30, 2026 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 20th day of May, 2026. ROBERT R. SNAZA, Sheriff Lewis County, Washington By: ________ Gabriel J. Frase, Chief Deputy Parcel number: 035132005006 Legal Description: Lot 2 of Short Plat No. 09-00006, recorded September 1, 2009, under Auditor’s File No. 3332984, in volume 2 of Short Plats, page 314, records of Lewis County, Washington, being located within the southwest quarter of Section 15, Township 13 North, Range 9 East, W.M., Lewis County, Washington. Published in The East County Journal May 27, June 3, June 10, June 17, 2026
SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF LEWIS In the Matter of the Estate of FRANCES LOUISE KETCHUM, Deceased. No. 26-4-00200-21 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 The co-personal representatives named below has been appointed as co-personal representatives 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 co-personal representatives or the co-personal representatives’ 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: May 20, 2026 /s/ David Roth DAVID ROTH, Co-Personal Representative /s/ Judy Meuchel JUDY MEUCHEL, Co-Personal Representative Attorney for the Co-Personal Representatives: Bart J. Ricks Address for Mailing or Service: MANO, PAROUTAUD, GROBERG & RICKS Attorneys at Law 20 SW 12th Street Chehalis, WA 98532 (360) 748-6641 Court of probate proceedings: Lewis County Superior Court Published in the East County Journal May 20, May 27, June 3, 2026