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Kenneth Stern, Publisher and Editor.
INVITATION FOR BID
Town of La Conner 2024 FIRE BOAT
Sealed bid proposals will be received by the Town of La Conner for a custom fire boat. Proposals are to be delivered to the La Conner Town Hall, 204 Douglas Street, La Conner, Washington, 98257 and must be received by 3:00 p.m. on October 30, 2024, at which time proposals will be opened and publicly read.
The vessel shall be a 28-foot landing craft with enclosed cab, trailer, and the ability to be powered by twin 300 HP outboard motors. The installation of a 1,000-gpm pump shall be an alternate addition. Minimum specifications for the vessel can be found at: http://www.townoflaconner.org/149/Bids
The Contact Person for this Project is:
Ivan Carlson
(360) 840-4330
The Town of La Conner is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status or national origin. Small businesses and businesses owned by women and minorities are encouraged to bid.
The Town of La Conner reserves the right to accept a proposal of the bidder submitting the lowest responsible bid, to reject any or all bids, revise or cancel the work to be performed, or do the work otherwise, if the best interest of the Town is served thereby. The Town also reserves the right to postpone the bid award for a period of sixty (60) calendar days after bid opening.
Aaron Reinstra, Fire Chief, Town of La Conner
Published in the La Conner Weekly News, Oct. 2, 9, 16, and 23, 2024.
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF SKAGIT
ESTATE OF
BYRON BAKER, DECEASED.
CAUSE No. 24-4-00472-29
PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS
(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: October 2, 2024
/s/ Teresa Dewees
Personal Representative
Attorneys for Personal
Representative:
Stiles & Lehr Inc., P.S.
/c/ Timothy Lehr WSBA #50807
Stiles & Lehr Inc., P.S.
PO Box 228
Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284
Published in the La Conner Weekly News, Oct. 2, 9, and 16, 2024.
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF SKAGIT
ESTATE OF
MILDRED YTGARD,
DECEASED.
CAUSE No. 24-4-00482-29
PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (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: OCTOBER 2, 2024
/s/ Diane Lawrenson
Personal Representative
Attorneys for Personal
Representative:
Stiles & Lehr Inc., P.S.
/c/ Brock Stiles WSBA #50807
Stiles & Lehr Inc., P.S.
PO Box 228
Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284
Published in the La Conner Weekly News, Oct. 2, 9, and 16, 2024.
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR SKAGIT COUNTY
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF
SUSAN A. BOER,
DECEASED.
NO. 24-4-00382-29
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 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: October 2, 2024.
/s/________________
LOREN M. TUCKER
Personal Representative
SKAGIT LAW GROUP, PLLC
By: _______________
CRAIG E. CAMMOCK, WSBA #24185
Attorneys for Personal Representative
P. O. Box 336/227 Freeway Drive, Suite B
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
Published in the La Conner Weekly News, Oct. 2, 9, and 16, 2024.
SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, COUNTY OF SKAGIT
WILLIAM J. RINDAL, AS HIS SEPARATE ESTATE, PLAINTIFF,
VS.
WES WHITEAKER & RONA WHITEAKER, DEFENDANTS.
CAUSE NO .: 24-2-00307-29
SHERIFF’S PUBLIC NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY
TO: WES WHITEAKER & RONA WHITEAKER, JUDGMENT DEBTORS
The Superior Court of Skagit County has directed the undersigned Sheriff of Skagit County to sell the property described below to satisfy a judgment in the above-entitled action. The property to be sold is described as:
Assessor’s Parcel/Tax ID Number: P15377 / 330304-2-001-0001
(3.7100 ac) INSIDE DR15 THAT PORTION OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 33 NORTH, RANGE 3 EAST, W.M., DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 4; THENCE NORTH 01 02’22” WEST, ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID SECTION 4, A DISTANCE OF 429.43 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89 35’52” EAST, PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID NORTHWEST. 1/4 OF SECTION 4, A DISTANCE OF 345.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00 39’41” EAST A DISTANCE OF 264.43 FEET TO A POINT 165.00 FEET NORTH OF THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID NORTHWEST 1/4 THENCE NORTH 89 35’52” EAST, PARALLEL TO AND 165.00 FEET NORTH OF THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID NORTHWEST 1/4 FOR A DISTANCE OF 824.00 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 00 39’41” EAST, PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4, A DISTANCE OF 264.43 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89 35’52” EAST PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 4 FOR A DISTANCE OF 611.64 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THAT PARCEL CONVEYED TO DONALD MATHER AND LYNDA L. MATHER, HUSBAND AND WIFE BY DEED RECORDED ON NOVEMBER 1, 2002 UNDER AUDITOR’S FILE NUMBER 200211010017 RECORDS OF SKAGIT COUNTY; THENCE SOUTH ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID MATHER PARCEL FORA DISTANCE OF 264.43 FEET MORE OR LESS TO A TO A POINT 165 FEET NORTH OF THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID NORTHWEST 1/4; THENCE SOUTH 89 35’52” WEST, PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID NORTHWEST 1/4, A DISTANCE OF 611.64 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; EXCEPT COUNTY ROAD IF ANY, AND EXCEPT ANY DITCH RIGHTS OF WAY, SITUATE IN THE COUNTY OF SKAGIT, STATE OF WASHINGTON. Also commonly known as 14269 Bountiful Lane, Mount Vernon, WA 98274.
The sale of the above-described property is to take place:
Time: 10:30 AM
Date: Friday, November 1, 2024
Place: Skagit County Courthouse, Mount Vernon, Washington.
The judgment debtors can avoid the sale by paying the judgment amount of $46,122.10, together with interest, costs and fees, before the sale date. For the exact amount, contact the Sheriff at the address stated below.
Dated this 26th day of August 2024.
Don McDermott, Sheriff
By: Melinda Larsen, Civil Assistant
Skagit County Sheriff’s Office
600 South Third Street
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
360-416-1913
Published in the La Conner Weekly News, Oct. 2, 9, 16, and 23, 2024.
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
IN AND FOR WHATCOM COUNTY
IN RE THE ESTATE OF:
CECILIA M. HAWLEY,
DECEASED.
CAUSE NO. 24-4-00513-37
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
RCW 11.40.030
The Administrator named below has been appointed and has qualified 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 probated 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 nonprobate assets.
Date of First Publication: October 9th, 2024
Name of Administrator: ANDREA D. MAILLET
Attorneys for Administrator:
David M. Neubeck, WSBA #31321
Sara LC Hulford, WSBA #52098
Todd L. Sliva, WSBA #54298
Address for Mailing or Service:
Elder Law Offices of Meyers, Neubeck & Hulford, P.S., 2828 Northwest Avenue, Bellingham WA 98225-2335
Telephone: (360) 647-8846
Facsimile: (360) 647-8854
Published in the La Conner Weekly News, Oct. 9, 16, and 23, 2024.
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KING
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF
ROY C. ELLIS,
DECEASED.
NO. 24-4-06532-3 SEA
PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ARNET E. ELLIS, the Personal Representative (PR), has been appointed as PR of this estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent that arose before the Decedent’s death 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 PR or the PR’s attorney(s) 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) 30 days after the PR 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 or 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 of Notice to Creditors: October 9, 2024
Name of Personal Representative: Arnet E. Ellis
Attorneys for Personal Representative:
Douglas L. Phillips, WSBA No. 17278
Aaron D. Phillips, WSBA No. 46691
PHILLIPS ESTATE LAW
Address for Mailing or Service:
Douglas L. Phillips, Esq.
PHILLIPS ESTATE LAW
170 120th Ave NE, Suite E204
Bellevue, Washington 98005
Court of probate proceedings and cause number:
King County Superior Court Cause No. 24-4-06532-3 SEA
Published in the La Conner Weekly News, Oct. 9, 16, and 23, 2024.
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR SKAGIT COUNTY
NO. 24-4-00521-29
PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS
(RCW 11.40.030)
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF
DANIEL A. MAHAR, DECEASED
The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having 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: October 9, 2024
Theresa B. Mahar
Personal Representative
SKAGIT LAW GROUP, PLLC
MEGAN OTIS MASONHOLDER, WSBA #29495
Attorneys for Personal Representative
P.O. Box 336/227 Freeway Drive, Suite B
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
Published in the La Conner Weekly News, Oct. 9, 16, and 23, 2024.
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR SKAGIT COUNTY
NO. 24-4-00522-29
PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS
(RCW 11.40.030)
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF
JANE W. FRASER, DECEASED
The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having 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: October 9, 2024
Pamela G. Galloway
Personal Representative
SKAGIT LAW GROUP, PLLC
MEGAN OTIS MASONHOLDER, WSBA #29495
Attorneys for Personal Representative
P.O. Box 336/227 Freeway Drive, Suite B
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
Published in the La Conner Weekly News, Oct. 9, 16, and 23, 2024.
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR SKAGIT COUNTY
NO. 24-4-00525-29
PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS
(RCW 11.40.030)
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF
DENNIS J. GREINER, DECEASED
The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having 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: October 9, 2024
Ian J. Greiner
Personal Representative
SKAGIT LAW GROUP, PLLC
MEGAN OTIS MASONHOLDER, WSBA #29495
Attorneys for Personal Representative
P.O. Box 336/227 Freeway Drive, Suite B
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
Published in the La Conner Weekly News, Oct. 9, 16, and 23, 2024.
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF WHATCOM
IN RE THE ESTATE OF NANCY SCAGLIOTTI, DECEASED.
NO. 24 4 00879 37
NONPROBATE NOTICE
TO CREDITORS
RCW 11.42.030
JUDGE: LEE GROCHMAL
The notice agent named below has elected to give notice to creditors of the above-named decedent. As of the date of the filing of a copy of this notice with the court, the notice agent has no knowledge of any other person acting as notice agent or of the appointment of a personal representative of the decedent’s estate in the state of Washington. According to the records of the court as are available on the date of the filing of this notice with the court, a cause number regarding the decedent has not been issued to any other notice agent, and a personal representative of the decedent’s estate has not been appointed.
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 11.42.070 by serving on or mailing to the notice agent or the notice agent’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 notice agent’s declaration and oath were filed. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the notice agent served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.42.020(2)(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 11.42.050 and 11.42.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets.
Date of First Publication: October 9, 2024
The notice agent declares under penalty of perjury under the laws of the state of Washington on October 2, 2024, at Bellingham, Washington, that the foregoing is true and correct.
/s/ Mark Vorobik
Notice Agent:
Mark Vorobik
6496 Bay View-Edison Road
Bow, WA 98232
Attorney for notice agent:
Katti Esp
301 Prospect Street
Bellingham, WA 98225
Address for Mailing or Service:
Katti Esp
301 Prospect Street
Bellingham, WA 98225
Court of notice agent’s Declaration and Oath: Superior Court of Whatcom County
Cause Number: 24 4 00879 37
Published in the La Conner Weekly News, Oct. 9, 16, and 23, 2024.
CASE NO. 24-4-00502 29
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
(RCW 11.40.030)
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON
FOR SKAGIT COUNTY
ESTATE OF:
WILHELMINA CROGSTAD KAMB
DECEASED
The Personal Representative named below has been appointed Personal Representative of this Estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent that arose before the decedent’s death 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 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: a) Thirty (30) days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or b) four (4) months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim will be forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.51 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: 10/16/2024
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: Michael C. Kamb
ATTORNEY FOR THE PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE:
John G. Kamb, Jr
702 Main St
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 336-6145
Published in the La Conner Weekly News, Oct. 16, 23, and 30, 2024.
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
IN AND FOR PIERCE COUNTY
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:
STEVEN ALAN OMDAL,
DECEASED.
NO. 24-4-02354-5
PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030
The Personal Representative named below has been appointed and has qualified as Personal Representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, prior to 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 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 of this act and RCW 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets.
DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: October 16, 2024.
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE:
/s/: ____________
Joseph R. Bailey
Attorney for the Personal Representative
/s/: ____________
Brianne M. Kampbell, WSBA #34483
Address for Mailing or Service:
Kampbell Legal Planning, PLLC 2501 North Alder Street Tacoma, WA 98406
Court of Probate Proceeding and Cause Number: See caption above.
Published in the La Conner Weekly News, Oct. 16, 23, and 30, 2024.
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON
FOR SKAGIT COUNTY
Estate of
MICHAEL JAY POWERS
Deceased.
NO. 24-4-00401-29
PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS
(RCW 11.40.030)
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE
The above Court has appointed me, Savannah Powers, as Personal Representative of the Decedent’s estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent that arose before the Decedent’s death 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 the Personal Representative or their attorney 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: October 16, 2024.
/s/ Savannah Powers
Personal Representative
Attorney for the Personal Representative:
John G. Kamb Jr.
702 Main Street
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360)336-6145
Published in the La Conner Weekly News, Oct. 16, 23, and 30, 2024.
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