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Give Phil a chance
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ig business in Seattle doesn’t like Councilwoman Lisa Herbold. The Seattle Chamber of Commerce has rallied the troops to unseat her, pouring hundreds of thousands of dollars into an effort to knock her out of the ring. The Seattle Times has endorsed her main opponent, Phil Tavel. Talk around the newsroom at Westside Seattle has usually centered on Herbold’s excellent communication skills, her willingness to get her hands dirty and attend many local meetings and not just exercise her role from city hall. But she may have fouled her own nest when she sided with Kashama Sawant, who is affiliated with the Socialist Alternative party. Sawant had rattled her saber at many shibboleths in Seattle. Her personal style has rankled many people. Her proposal to tax the area’s biggest companies to pay for homelessness got the attention of everyone and cornered her with Herbold. But the warm fuzzy view changed. Last week, we asked one staff member when the shift came. “Herbold is very smart, knows city government very well, but put her head in a hornet’s nest with the head tax. That position grew out of a deep desire to help solve the homeless problem but was not a truly innovative answer to what is at the root of that extremely complex issue. She knows it’s an expensive problem to solve and was seeking funding in the way the left usually does by seeking a new tax. It
backfired badly. Her on-the-ground campaign is lacking. All the buzz is about Tavel. He himself is a smart affable and capable guy if a bit disorganized and something of a political neophyte. Kolding is a non-factor.” His public persona is that of an educated guy with no real political experience. His bio says he was a game developer-turned attorney. But whatever his policy views are, once he gets in the mix with the likes of Sawant and others on the council and faces the special interests of this city, tackles homelessness and development issues which take the form of social engineering, his test will begin. We go along with the endorsement of the Seattle Times on this one, against the backdrop of the Times being one of the downtown fat cats who want Herbold to kick her lunch pail down the road. They know which side their bread is buttered on. Outside the box The box, in this case, is your television. What got me thinking about it is watching a TV series titled The Loudest Voice. It is the story of the rise of Roger Ailes and Fox News. Stepping back from the set, a picture begins to form of the battle between liberals and conservatives to gain and hold onto power at the national level. And it is being waged on your TV. Since the advent of the television news program almost 75 years ago, we have come to trust and believe what the talking heads are saying. They are, after all, members of a respected profession known as journalists. (The argument that the real journalists write for print and the TV people are just reading what they see in the paper is for another time.) We became accustomed to believing what we see and hear on TV the same as we accepted the idea that McDonalds is selling only meat, bread, potatoes and milk and it is good for us. But we are learning that the message, the ‘facts’ delivered from one TV news show might be wildly divergent from another station. And that it comes with a bias. On one side, we have the news program from the traditional
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stations—NBC, CBS, ABC. And the Johnny-Come-Lately Fox News. In all cases, we think we can find agreement that these news outlets (if we want to characterize them with a definition we think of as ‘news’) tell us what want to hear. The original Big Three stations present a point of view that favors a liberal approach to politics. Fox does the opposite. And it is a perfect scenario for the divide that is available for those who want to be told what to think. Throw in CNN and MSNBC and Rachel Maddow, pit them against Glenn Beck, Bill O’Reilly, and Sean Hannity and you have a a match-up for a fight. And it all has to do with power, money, vested interests and who has the Talking Rock and can figure out how to hang onto it. It has little to do with what you want. You are not in the game. You are in the audience.
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Ferry fare changes coming this Fall; final decisions made at hearing on Aug. 6
Ferry customers and other interested persons had an additional opportunity to comment on a ferry fare proposal on Aug. 6. The Washington State Transportation Commission held a hearing in Seattle where commission members took public comment and voted on proposed changes. The proposal included increasing ferry fares over the next two years and increasing a surcharge that funds new ferries. The results of the hearing are discussed on www.wstc.wa.gov. The commission released its proposal at the end of June. Ferry fares must generate $407 million in revenue between July 1, 2019, and June 30, 2021, as required in the recently passed two-year state transportation budget for Washington State Ferries operations.
A summary of the ferry fare and policy proposal under consideration is as follows:
Proposed fare increase for May 1, 2020 • 2.5 percent fare increase for vehicles
• An additional 5 percent fare increase for oversize vehicles on the Anacortes/ Sidney, B.C., route
• 2 percent fare increase for passengers
Proposed fare increase for Oct. 1, 2019 • 2.5 percent fare increase for vehicles
• 2 percent fare increase for passengers • Reservation no-show fee will be increased up to 100 percent of the one-way fare paid, based on a standard-sized vehicle • The time in which transfers can be made on the San Juan Islands Interisland ferry is valid through the end of the service day it was issued
• An additional 5 percent fare increase for oversize vehicles on the Anacortes/ Sidney, B.C., route • 25-cent increase for the capital surcharge, dedicated to the construction of a new vessel This proposal also allows Washington State Ferries to pursue two different potential pilot programs to test changes to fares and fare collection methods: • Low Income Fare Pilot: Starting no earlier than 2020 and contingent on receiving
funding from the State Legislature and approval from the commission, this pilot would test a special passenger fare for low-income customers. If implemented, the pilot would run for no more than three years.
• “Good to Go!” Pilot: This pilot would test the use of the “Good to Go!” system currently used to collect tolls on highways and bridges, to also collect ferry fares. Special fares might be established as part of this pilot, with approval from the commission. If implemented, the pilot would run for up to three years. For more information on transportation commission or its ferry fare proposal, please visit the commission’s web site: www.wstc.wa.gov.
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Beer festival is August 23,24 West Seattle Beer & Music Festival, sponsored by Beer Star, takes place on August 23 and 24 at the Alki Masonic Center. Over 20 breweries from the Northwest and beyond will be pouring 40+ beers. The musical lineup features an eclectic mix of funk and soul acts, including New York-based Mega Ran and last year’s fan favorites Marmalade. DJ Indica Jones will be DJ-ing a nightly after-party for those who aren’t ready for the party to end. New this year is a .5k Run4Food (no, that is not a typo, it really is only .5k!) that benefits the West Seattle Food Bank, taking place on August 24. Tickets for the costumed and comically short fun run can be purchased for $40 for individuals and $230 for groups of six. Run tickets include admission to the festival on Saturday, tasting tokens and a glass. Better yet, $10 of every individual ticket for the run and $50 of every group ticket goes back to the West Seattle Food back. Event Details West Seattle Beer & Music Festival Alki Masonic Center, 4736 40th Ave. S.W. Fri., Aug. 23, 5–10 p.m.–Sat., Aug. 24, 3–10 p.m. • 21+ Only. No exceptions. • All General Admission is valid for a single day. • VIP Weekend Pass features Saturday exclusive Early Bird Tasting 1:30–3 p.m. • 20+ Breweries 40+ Specialty Beers • 6 live Bands & DJ INDICA JONES • #NotDoneYetAfterParty • Tickets at www.strangertickets.com
2019 Seattle Southside Business Awards nominations are open Business Awards categories. Each year we invite the public to nominate the member businesses, organizations, and individuals who have gone above and beyond in their field. This year’s categories are: Educator of the Year – Celebrates an educator that demonstrates exemplary teaching methods and innovation of style, and has a significant impact on students, parents, and peers. Non-Profit of the Year – Awarded to a not-for-profit organization that demonstrates best practices in nonprofit management as well as providing outstanding programs, services, or events that make a profound difference in the community and its residents. Business Leader of the Year – Recognizes a business or individual that has achieved excellence through innovative business practices, products, and/or services and community involvement. Community Event of the Year – Presented to a group or organization that has staged an outstanding community event which had significant impact in serving and reaching the community. Event must have taken place between the dates of September 1, 2018 and August 31, 2019. Public Servant of the Year – Recognizes an elected official or city employee who frequently exceeds expectations and performs
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Happy 100th birthday Margaret Miaullis! Margaret is a 72-year resident of West Seattle and has been active in the community for many years. She was the owner of Margaret’s Apparel in the junction for 38 yrs., retiring in 2003 at age 83. During those years, she belonged to the West Seattle Chamber and Junction Merchants Assoc. where she did all the promotions for the junction including the merchant’s sidewalk sales; which she turned into the West Seattle Street Festival and did all the coordinating of the festival for 21 yrs. Margaret was known as the “Queen of West Seattle.” Margaret received many awards for her work in the community
including the 2005 Hall of Fame induction from the Washington Festival and Events Assoc., “Making a difference in West Seattle.” She was on the board of the West Seattle Senior Center for several years. Cooked meals at the center among many other things. Was an avid golfer and captain of the West Seattle women’s golf club/team. Also, sponsored and bowled on a team at West Seattle Bowl since the 1950’s. Since her retirement, for the past 15 yrs., she has been doing fundraising to benefit the American Cancer Society/WS Discovery Shop, raising over $40,000. and going strong. In honor of her 100th Birthday, there will be an open house on Saturday August 24th from 1pm to 4pm at the West Seattle Eagles. Stop by and wish her a Happy 100th!!!
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JEFFERY PAUL OTTO 1955–2019
AUGUSTA – Jeffery Paul Otto, 64, passed away unexpectedly Monday, July 29, 2019, at his home. He was born January 8, 1955, on Whidbey Island Naval Base, in Washington State, the son of Paul and Donna (Clark) Otto. Jeff grew up in West Seattle, where he was an avid boy scout and played high school soccer. He was so proud of his state championship and proud of his grandson who won one this year in basketball. He loved professional sports, especially the Mariners and Seahawks, however after moving to Maine, he became a Red Sox and Patriots “#1 Fan.” He rarely missed a game. His brother-inlaw, Roger would call him a “traitor” as they smack talked back and forth. He loved camping, fishing and hiking. Being an ordained Christian minister, he was actively involved in the Light of Life Ministries located in Augusta, ME. He and wife Karenelise looked forward to Sundays when they would do their two-hour live
flying and went on to serve in the Army Air Forces in WWII. He then returned to study mechanical engineering and graduate from the University of Wyoming. In 1950, he was hired by the Boeing Company to work on designing aircraft instrument panels, circuits, cargo loading systems, and many other projects over his career there. He is survived by his wife of 76 years, Edith, son John H., daughters Jo Ellen and Melinda, as well as six grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and is preceded in death by his great-grandson, Emerson. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Services will be held at Tahoma National Cemetery on September 13 and Lake Burien Presbyterian Church September 15. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to: Lake Burien Presbyterian Church Capital Improvement Fund, https://www.lbpc.org/give.html or to The Museum of Flight, https:// www.museumofflight.org
radio program that encouraged and inspired many with a verse or prayer, entitled “Rekindling Your Fire with Jeff and KK.” Nothing stopped him from enjoying every aspect of life. The selfless giving that Jeff showed his family and friends was reciprocated in 2009 when his sister made the lifesaving decision to donate her kidney. He is survived by his best friend and wife of 16 years, Karenelise Otto; three children; Donald L. Fickett Jr., wife Jennifer of Bangor, ME, and children Guy, Kameron, and Desirae; great grandchildren Landon and Logan; Kersten (Fenton) Noyes of Bangor, ME, and children, Parker and Hannah; Justine (Fenton) Buscanera and husband Nicholas of Wiscasset, ME, and daughter Sophia; His loving mother Donna Mae Rogers of Bellingham, WA; Sister, Joanne and husband Roger Eytzen, of Ferndale, WA, and children Ian, Ivan, and Erica; brother, Jerry Otto and wife Christy, of Hansville, WA, and children Ryan and Aly. In 2006 he was predeceased by his father, Paul Otto and Stepfather Lyle Rogers in 2001. There will be no services at this time. A celebration of Jeffery’s life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Jeffery to his special, nine-year-old grandson, Kameron Fickett, who is receiving treatment for osteosarcoma. Checks can be made payable to Karenelise Otto, 284 Mud Mill Rd. Augusta, ME 04330 for his treatment and remission fund. Arrangements in care of Staples Funeral Home and Cremation Care, Gardiner, ME. Condolences, memories and photos may be shared with the family through the obituary page on the funeral home’s website at www. familyfirstfuneralhomes.com
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Call for musicians–the Art of Music The West Seattle Junction Association plans to present several performances by musicians in the West Seattle Junction to take place during the Junction’s Second Thursday Art Walks. The first two are scheduled to take place on, and to complement, Second Thursday Art Walk evenings on August 8 and on September 12. Performances on those two dates will begin at 6 p.m. CHIEF SEALTH OF ‘69 REUNION
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Knowledge is golden If you have a child or another family member with disabilities, you obviously have concerns and questions. How can you help your loved one achieve the greatest quality of life possible? Can you arrange for adequate services? What’s the best way to pay for them? Can you get some financial help? Fortunately, you are not alone. Your disabled family member may well be eligible for several government programs. But these programs won’t cover everything, so you may want to help close the gaps. Yet,
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some government benefits impose eligibility restrictions based on the level of assets or resources available to the recipient, which means the financial help you’re willing to provide could backfire – unless you establish a special needs trust. A special needs trust allows the beneficiary—your family member—to receive government benefits while still receiving funds from the trust. You, as the donor, supply these funds, while a trustee holds and administers them according to your wishes. Generally speaking, the beneficiary can’t use the trust for basic support—food, clothing and shelter— or to receive benefits that can be provided by the government. Instead, the trust can be used to provide their careers, knowledge, and performance in an environment that makes work fun and engaging. Nominations can be made online here: www.seattlesouthsidechamber.com/2019business-awards, and must be received by 11:59pm on Sunday, September 8, 2019. Any business, individual, or non-profit that is a Classic or Premier member in good standing with the Chamber is eligible for nomination. There is no limit to the number of nominations a person can submit, and self-nominations are accepted. For a full Member list, please visit our online directory at ww.seattlesouthsidechamber.com/list/.
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Leif Erikson Hall 2245 N.W. 57th Wed., Aug. 14, 6 p.m. Dinner, 7:30 p.m. Performance followed by public dance. Enjoy a wild salmon dinner followed by a performance of the traditional and fun Norwegian dances and music from Northern Norway performed by Folkedanslaget BUL Tromsø and Bodø Folkedanslaget. After the lively performance, join with the groups in community dancing. Proceeds benefit the educational programs of Norsk Folkedans Stemne, a 501c3 organization dedicated to Norwegian music and dance. Seating is limited so buy your tickets early! For tickets visit www.brownpapertickets.com/ event/4217982.
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Naming a trustee – You could name a trusted family member or friend as a trustee. This choice works well for many people, but it does have the potential to cause familial conflicts. Another possibility is to name a trust company, which can provide professional management, expertise and continuity of administration. You can even name an individual and a trust company as trustees, combining the personal touch of a family member with the technical and administrative skills of a professional trustee.
SARAH CECIL » PG.10 Then, join us in celebrating our award nominees at the Business Awards Dinner & Silent Auction on Friday, November 8, 2019 at 5:00pm at the Crowne Plaza Seattle Airport. In addition to announcing the winners, the evening will also include dinner and a silent auction, with proceeds to benefit The Success Foundation. Stay tuned for additional information and registration details. Thank you to our event host, Crowne Plaza Seattle Airport. Additional sponsorship opportunities are still available. If you are interested in sponsoring, please contact Renatta Emerson at Renatta@ SeattleSouthsideChamber.com.
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No more manholes? What’s Next?
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erkeley, California, has long been a bastion of liberal thinking and a catalyst spreading its innovative ideas to other municipalities and jurisdictions. Recently that city again made headlines with the news that Berkeley no longer has any “manholes.” From now on, those city’s utility covers will be called—ready for this? —“maintenance hole covers.” That was the result when the Berkeley City Council voted unanimously in favor of a law that dictates gender neutral terms. In city ordinances, sisters and brothers are now “siblings” and individuals must be referred to as “they” even if referencing only one person. Berkeley Councilmember Lori Droste explained, “Gender has no relevance in whether you can perform work and receive services. Women and nonbinary folks are just as entitled to accurate representation.” Berkeley’s new law will apply to traffic,
health and safety regulations, garbage collection, environmental rules, construction permits and all the business of the city. But although official language has changed, the city’s 1,500 employees are not obliged—at least not yet—to follow the new rules in conversation. What happens in California seldom stays in California. In fact, Berkeley thinking, like banning smoking in restaurants and adopting strict vehicle emission standards, often ends up sweeping the country. However, this time Berkeley is not ahead of the game. In fact, the California city was slow in catching up with Seattle and Washington State. Both our city and this state have been pioneers in working to update the English language when it comes to gender. Flash back to 2007 when Seattle councilmembers (no longer called “councilwomen”) Jan Drago. Sally Clark and I sponsored gender neutral legislation that changed language in city ordinances. Seattle’s manhole covers officially became “utility covers,” perhaps a little easier on the tongue than Berkeley’s “maintenance hole covers.” Other Seattle designations also became inclusive by changing fireman to “firefighter” and policeman to “police officer.” Meanwhile, the Washington State Legislature began debating gender usage in state laws. In April, 2013, Governor Inslee finally signed a state ordinance, kicking off a six-year rewrite of 3,500 state statutes that saw fishermen become “fishers” and freshmen turn into “first-year students.” One exception to the state law, sponsored by then state Sen. Jeanne Kohl-Welles (now a King County Councilmember), exists when it comes to words like “airmen” and “seaman.” Washington state’s military divisions insisted on keeping the historic designations.
In the matter of the estate of: CLEO ROBERTA NEELY, Deceased. 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 (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 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: July 26, 2019 Personal Representative: Robert G. Russell Attorney for the Personal Representative: ROY G. BREWER WSBA # 11757 Address for Mailing or Services: 27215 Pacific Hwy S Federal Way, WA 98003 Court of probate proceedings and Cause Number: King County Superior Court 19-4-13461-2KNT Published in the Westside Seattle on July 26, August 2, 9, 2019 #554
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KING NO: 19-4-13560-1SEA PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 In the matter of the estate of: CESILIE A. POPICH, Deceased. 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
SARAH CECIL CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 Funding the trust – You can fund the trust during your lifetime or have it activated upon your passing. You don’t have to be the sole donor, either—you can structure the trust so other family members can contribute to it. And a trust can be funded with many types of assets—securities (stocks and bonds), IRA proceeds, insurance death benefits and more. While it’s important you understand the fundamentals of a special needs trust, it’s not a do-it-yourself endeavor. In fact, creating this trust can be complex. For one thing, there are a few different types of special needs trust, so you’ll need to determine which is right for your needs. Also, it’s important to be familiar with the requirements of various federal, state and local benefit programs for people with disabilities. For these and other
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Not to be outdone, King County voters voted in 2017 to convert language in the county charter to gender neutral terms. Two years later, councilmember KohlWelles, joined by councilmembers Kathy Lambert and Claudia Balducci, sponsored a ballot measure to alter language in county codes “wherever possible.” That mean that “he” and “she” pronouns will switch to words like “individual” and “person.” The change in language, while jolting to some traditionalists, has not alarmed linguists. Keith Johnson, linguistics chair at the University of California, Berkeley, points out that the English language has been evolving away from gender-specifics for years. Johnson cites changes such as using “flight attendant” rather than steward or stewardess. Then, too, different languages vary widely. Spanish and French languages depend heavily on gender identity while Finish and Mandarin vocabularies are gender neutral.
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 (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 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: July 26, 2019 Personal Representative: Rondi M. Ahlgrim Attorney for the Personal Representative: JAMES G. BARNECUT WSBA # 7571 Address for Mailing or Services: 4826 California Avenue SW Seattle, WA 98116 Court of probate proceedings and Cause Number: King County Superior Court 19-4-13560-1SEA
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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KING NO: 19-4-13818-9SEA PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 In the matter of the estate of: JOHN B. PEARCE SR., Deceased. 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 (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 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: August 2, 2019 Personal Representative: John Pearce, Jr. Attorney for the Personal Representative: JENNI VOLK WSBA # 35693 Address for Mailing or Services: 4616 25th Avenue NE #301 Seattle, WA 98105 Court of probate proceedings and Cause Number: King County Superior Court 19-4-13818-9SEA Published in the Westside Seattle on August 2, 9, 16, 2019 #556
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KING NO: 19-4-13613-5KNT PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030
Does using gender neutral language affect one’s thinking? Possibly. While linguists argue what effect words have on thinking, most of them acknowledge that gender-neutral Finland has fewer sexist barriers. Change won’t happen overnight. There are slow adjustments and occasional slipups; you can be forgiven for talking about your “manuscript” or noticing an item’s superior “workmanship.” In the long run, we are going to be better for making our language—both our legal documents and conversational language—more gender neutral. As Whoopi Goldberg once famously said, “Actresses can only play a woman. I’m an actor and I can play anybody.” Jean Godden is a veteran Seattle PI and Seattle Times newspaperwoman and city councilwoman. Her column will give us an insider’s view of city politics. You can email Jean at jgodden@blarg.net.
reasons, it’s essential to work with a local estate-planning professional who knows the regulations in your area. You may also need to bring in your financial professional, who can help with the funding elements of a special needs trust, and who can possibly recommend a trust company, if you choose to use one. You’ll do anything you can to make life better for a disabled child or family member—and one tool you have at your disposal is a special needs trust. Consider looking into one soon. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. Edward Jones, its employees and financial advisors are not estate planners and cannot provide tax or legal advice. You should consult your estate-planning attorney or qualified tax advisor regarding your situation.
Legal/Public Notices must be received no later than 12 noon on Friday sentative 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 (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 RCW 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and non-probate assets. Date of filing copy of notice to creditors: July 24, 2019 Date of first publication: August 2, 2019
In the matter of the estate of: SCOTT CHARLES ROSS, Deceased.
Personal Representative: David Ross 4810 S 184th Place #B205 SeaTac, WA 98188
THE PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE NAMED BELOW has been appointed as personal repre-
Attorney for the Personal Representative: MARIE WHITE
WSBA # 21198 Address for Mailing or Services: 415 SW 152nd Street Burien, WA 98166-2208 Court of probate proceedings and Cause Number: King County Superior Court 19-4-13613-5KNT Published in the Westside Seattle on August 2, 9, 16, 2019 #557
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KING NO: 19-4-14255-1SEA PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 In the matter of the estate of: JANET A. WIGGIN, Deceased. 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 RCW 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of first publication: August 9, 2019 Personal Representative: Sheryl Barth Attorney for the Personal Representative: STEVEN M. MCCONNELL WSBA # 13942 Address for Mailing or Services: 144 Railroad Avenue #308 Edmonds, WA 98020-4100 Court of probate proceedings and Cause Number: King County Superior Court 19-4-14255-1SEA Published in the Westside Seattle on August 9, 16, 23, 2019 #558
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