Legals - May 6, 2010

May 06, 20100

PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Whitman County Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing on Monday, May 17, 2010, at 10:15 a.m. in the Commissioners’ Chambers, Courthouse, Colfax, Washington, for the purpose of receiving public comments associated with a proposed revision to Whitman County Code 2.32, County Office Business Hours. Any interested individuals may attend said hearing and speak for or against the proposed revision.

Arrangements will be made to accommodate questions and provide responses to non-English speaking residents. Upon receiving 24 hours’ advance notice, the County will make arrangements to reasonably accommodate the needs of special groups of citizens, including those who are physically disabled or otherwise impaired. Please call (509) 397-5240 if such assistance is needed. Accommodations for the disabled are accessible at the east entrance to the Courthouse.

Maribeth Becker, CMC, Clerk of the Board

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FAIR HOUSING

Let it be known to all persons OF THE County of Whitman that discrimination in the sale, rental, leasing, financing of housing or land to be used for construction of housing, or in the provision of brokerage services because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, handicapped or familial status, is prohibited by the Federal Fair Housing Act. It is the policy of the County of Whitman to ensure equal opportunity in housing for all persons regardless of face, color, religion, sex, national origin, handicapped or familial status. Therefore, the County does hereby pass the following resolution:

BE IT RESOLVED that within available resources, the County will assist all persons who feel they have been discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, handicapped or familial status to seek equity under federal and state laws by filing a complaint with the Washington Human Rights Commission or the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Seattle Regional Office Compliance Division.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County shall publicize this resolution and through this publicity shall cause owners of real estate, developers and builders, to become aware of their respective responsibilities and rights under the Federal Fair Housing Law and any applicable state or local laws or ordinances.

SAID PROGRAM will, at a minimum, include, but not be limited to: (1) the printing and publicizing of this policy and other applicable fair housing information through local media and community contacts; (2) distribution of posters, flyers and any other means which will bring the attention of those affected, the knowledge of their respective responsibilities and rights concerning equal opportunity in housing.

EFFECTIVE DATE: This resolution shall take effect MAY 3, 2010.

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF Whitman County, WASHINGTON

Greg Partch, Chairman, Patrick J. O’Neill, Commissioner, Michael Largent, Commissioner

ATTEST: Maribeth Becker, CMC, Clerk of the Board

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OPEN PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE

The Canvassing Board of Whitman County, pursuant to RCW 29A.60.140, will hold a public meeting at 9:00 a.m.

on Tuesday, May 11, 2010, in the Processing Center at the Public Service Building, 310 N. Main, Colfax, WA to verify the vote-by-mail ballots for the Special Election, held on April 27, 2010.

The Canvassing Board will meet on Wednesday, May 12, 2010 at 9:00 a.m.

in the Processing Center to certify the April 27, 2010 Special election.

The meeting of the Canvassing Board is an open meeting under the applicable provisions of Chapter 42.30 RCW, and shall be continued until the activity for which the meeting is held has been completed.

A record of the proceedings of the County Canvassing Board shall be made and maintained in the County Auditor’s office, and shall be available for public inspection and copying.

Any citizen who wishes to witness the validation is welcome.

DATED this 18th day of March, 2010

Eunice Coker

SEAL

Whitman County Auditor &

Ex-Officio Supervisor of Elections

Debbie Hooper

Election Supervisor

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WHITMAN COUNTY

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

NO-SPRAY

Whitman County Public Works Road Department is requesting any persons in Whitman County wishing to designate a portion of a Whitman County Road right-of-way as a "NO-SPRAY" area, please contact the Public Works Office at (509) 397-4622 for information and agreement applications. Verification and confirmation of all existing "NO-SPRAY" areas is necessary. Failure to confirm your "NO-SPRAY area may result in that area being treated with noxious weed chemicals. Please apply by May 28, 2010 for noxious weed control on all roads, gravel and paved.

Dated this 3rd day of May, 2010

Maribeth Becker, CMC, Clerk of the Board

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PUBLIC NOTICE

PARKING FROM SPRING STREET TO UPTON STREET WILL BE CLOSED THE EVENING OF SUNDAY MAY 9th THRU NOON MONDAY MAY 10th. BUSINESSES WILL BE OPEN REGULAR HOURS,

A MOVIE CREW WILL BE FILMING ON MAIN STREET AND THERE MAY BE PERIODIC STOPPING OF TRAFFIC.

PLEASE EXCUSE ANY INCONVENIENCE, WHICH WILL BE AS SHORT AS POSSIBLE.

IF YOU HAVE A QUESTION, CONTACT MARK WYGANT, 206-679-3072

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SUMMARY OF TOWN OF GARFIELD ORDINANCE NO. 384N.

AN ORDINANCE THEREBY INCREASING THE PENALTY FOR A DOG PUBLIC NUISANCE.

Section 1. The Garfield Municipal Code ¬ß08.02.081 and those portions of Ordinance No. 246N are amended thereby setting the penalty for dog public nuisance violation for the 1st offense at $50, 2nd offense at $100 and 3rd offense at $200.

This ordinance was passed on April 28, 2010, and will be in effect five days after publication of this summary. A copy of the ordinance is available for public inspection at the Clerk-Treasurer’s office at 405 E California – P.O. Box 218, Garfield, WA 99130, http://www.garfieldwa.com/. The full text of this ordinance will be mailed upon request.

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TOWN OF GARFIELD

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

May 26, 2010 7:00 PM

Garfield Town Hall

405 W California

The Town Council for the Town of Garfield will hold a Public Hearing on Wed., May 26, 2010, beginning at 7:00 pm, at the Garfield Town Council Chambers, 405 W Calif. St., to hear public comment on the proposed annexation to the Town of a 5.962 ac. parcel bordering the west line of NW Garfield in the E 1/2 of 32-18-45 E, W.M."

Addl. infor. can be obtained at the Garfield Town Hall during normal business hours. If you have any comments or objections, please be present at the Public Hearing or prior to the hearing submit your written comments to – Garfield Town Hall, PO Box 218, Garfield, WA 99130 – email: [email protected]. Any questions regarding this matter, please contact 635-1604.

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WASHINGTON GRAIN

COMMISSION ANNUAL MEETING

MAY 19-20, 2010

The Washington Grain Commission will hold its annual meeting May 19 and 20, 2010 in the commission Conference Room, 2702 W. Sun set Blvd., Ste A. This meeting will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 19. The meeting will reconvene at 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 20. The public is invited to attend.

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SUPERIOR COURT OF

WASHINGTON FOR WHITMAN COUNTY

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE

MARGARET J. HATLEY,

Deceased.

No. 10-4-00046-7

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The Co-Personal Representatives named below have been appointed and have qualified as Co-Personal Representatives 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 their claims on the Co-Personal Representatives or the attorneys of record at the address stated below and file an executed copy of the claim with the Clerk of the this Court within four months after the date of first publication of this Notice or within four months after the date of the filing of a copy of this Notice with the Clerk of the court, whichever is later, or, except under those provisions included in RCW 11.40.011 or RCW 11.40.013, the claim will be forever barred.

DATE OF FILING COPY OF NOTICE TO CREDITORS WITH CLERK OF THE COURT: April 28 2010

DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: May 6 2010

Elisa Flach and Kristine Alvarez,

Co-Personal Representatives

c/o Timothy Esser, Esser & Sandberg, PLLC

Attorneys for Estate

520 East Main Street

Pullman, WA 99163

(509) 332-7692

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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF WHITMAN

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE

FRANCES I. SHINDLER,

Deceased.

NO. 10-4-00048-3

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. 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 the Sessions Laws of Chapter 252, Sessions Laws of 1997 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: MAY 6, 2010

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: KAREN F. ROCKNESS

ATTORNEYS FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: LIBEY, ENSLEY & NELSON, PLLC

ADDRESS FOR MAILING OF SERVICE:

P.O. Box 619

North 409 Main Street

Colfax, WA 99111-0619

Telephone: 509-397-4345

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Request for Statement of Qualification (RSQ)

City of Tekoa, WA

Request for Qualification Data to Furnish

Engineering and Land Surveying Services

The City of Tekoa, Washington (pursuant to Chapter 61, Laws of 1981) is inviting statements of qualifications and performance information from individuals or firms interested in providing professional engineering and land surveying services for the 2010 calendar year in conjunction with sponsored projects. Potential prospects requiring engineering services include airfield, sewer, water, and street planning (including WSDOT, TIB, CDBG, USDA RD and PWTF projects), design and construction management, contract administration on-call consulting, and grant applications.

This is a second request for qualifications for engineering services for 2010. Those firms that submitted qualifications in response to the previous advertisement need not resubmit to be considered. Firms that did not previously submit statements are encouraged to submit.

Qualification and performance statements will be reviewed, placed on file for the 2010 calendar year, and will be used as the source from which to select one or more qualified firms from whom a detailed proposal will be requested for any specific project. Those firms who have statements on file for the 2009 calendar year should only respond with a request for their statement to be renewed for 2010 along with any pertinent amendments to their statement.

Minority- and women-owned firms are encouraged to submit statements of qualifications.

The City of Tekoa is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Questions regarding this solicitation should be directed to the City of Tekoa, at the following address: 419 N. Washington, P.O. Box 927, Tekoa, WA 99033. Response of interested firms is requested no later than May 17, 2010 at 3:00 p.m.

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LaCrosse, Washington

2010 Critical Areas Ordinance Revisions

Notice of Action and Likely SEPA Threshold Determination

Notice is hereby given that the LaCrosse has prepared draft amendments to the Critical Areas Ordinance. An Environmental Checklist for this non-project action has been prepared in accordance with the provisions of the Washington State Environmental Policy Act. A copy of the proposed amendments and the SEPA Checklist is available for review at the LaCrosse City Hall, LaCrosse, WA 99143 during regular business hours.

It is anticipated that the City will issue a Determination of Non-Significance for this non-project action. As a result, a single integrated public review and comment period is being provided to receive comments on the draft Critical Areas Ordinance and the likely SEPA Threshold Determination in accordance with the Optional DNS process outlined in WAC 197-11-355. This may be the last opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts of these proposed non-project actions. Mitigation measures may be included under applicable codes regardless of whether an EIS is prepared.

Written comments on the proposed revisions to the draft Critical Areas Ordinance and/or likely SEPA Threshold Determination must be received at the LaCrosse City Hall, P.O. Box 228, LaCrosse, WA 99143 no later than Thursday, May 6, 2010 at 4:30 PM. In addition, written or oral comments may be submitted at the scheduled public hearing of the LaCrosse City Council. The LaCrosse City Council will be conducting a final public hearing of adoption on Thursday, May 13, 2010 at 7 p.m. at the LaCrosse City Hall.

If you would like to receive a copy of the proposed revisions, the associated SEPA Checklist, and/or the SEPA Threshold Determination, or if you have questions regarding the Critical Areas Ordinance, please call Don Brigham at 509-758-9646.

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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF WHITMAN

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE

RONALD BURNETTE WEBSTER,

Deceased.

NO. 10-4-00043-2

PROBATE NOTICE TO

CREDITORS

(RCW 11.40.030)

The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this Estate.

This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets.

DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: April 22, 2010

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: M. GAIL WEBSTER

ATTORNEYS FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: LIBEY, ENSLEY & NELSON, PLLC

ADDRESS FOR MAILING OF SERVICE:

P.O. Box 619

North 409 Main Street

Colfax, WA 99111-0619

Telephone: 509-397-4345

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SUPERIOR COURT OF

WASHINGTON FOR WHITMAN COUNTY

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE

MID C. MORRISON, SR.,

Deceased.

No. 10 4 00042 4

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The Co-Personal Representatives named below have been appointed and have qualified as Co-Personal Representatives of this Estate.

DATE OF FILING COPY OF NOTICE TO CREDITORS WITH

CLERK OF THE COURT: April 16, 2010

DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: April 22, 2010

Jane Morrison and Jessica Morrison Reilly,

Co-Personal Representatives

c/o Timothy Esser, Esser & Sandberg, PLLC

Attorneys for Estate

520 East Main Street

Pullman, WA 99163

(509) 332-7692

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File No .: 7023.70566 Grantors: Northwest Trustee Services, Inc. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Grantee: Tom A. Matthews and Billie P. Matthews, husband and wife Tax Parcel ID No .: 1-1025-99-0302-0001, 1-1025-99-0314-0002 & 1-1025-99-03-15-0001 Abbreviated Legal: Ptn of Lts, 2, 14, 15, Block C Landis Sub No 1 Pullman Notice of Trustee’s Sale Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq.

I. On June 4, 2010, at 10:00 a.m.

inside the main lobby of the Whitman County Courthouse, North 404 Main Street in the City of Colfax, State of Washington, the undersigned Trustee (subject to any conditions imposed by the Trustee) will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at time of sale, the following described real property "Property", situated in the County(ies) of Whitman, State of Washington: Situated in the County of Whitman, State of Washington, and described as follows: Lot 15, Block C, Landis Subdivision No. 1, according to the Plat thereof recorded in Book H of Plats, Page 47, Records of Whitman County, Washington.

Except beginning at the Northeast corner of said Lot 15; running thence Westerly 8 feet along the North Boundary of said Lot 15; thence deflecting 67 degrees 26’ left and running 32.75 feet to a point on the Easterly line of said Lot 15; thence deflecting 168 degrees 14’ left and running 36.11 feet along said Easterly line of Lot 15 to the Point of Beginning.

Excepting also from said Lot 15 the following described Tract; beginning at the Southwest Corner of Lot 15; and running thence Easterly along the Southerly Boundary of Lot 15 a distance of 10 feet; thence deflecting 90 degrees 48’ left and running Northerly 17.0 feet to a point on the Westerly line of Lot 15; thence deflecting 149 degrees 20’ left and running 19.60 feet along said Westerly line to the Point of Beginning.

Also that portion of Lot 14, Block c of Landis Subdivision No. 1 in the City of Pullman, described as follows: Beginning at the Southwest corner of said Lot 14; running thence Easterly along the Southerly boundary of said Lot 14 a distance of 10 feet; thence deflecting 71 degrees 54’ left and running Northerly 42.15 feet to a point on the Westerly Line of said Lot 14; thence deflecting 168 degrees 14’ left and running Southerly along said Westerly line of Lot 14, 46.2 feet to the place of beginning.

Also the Southerly 7 feet of Lot 2, Block C, Landis’s Subdivision No. 1, according to Plat thereof, recorded under Auditor’s File No. 214411, Records of Whitman County, Washington.

(Said 7 feet being measured and running parallel to the Southeasterly Lot line.) Together with the vacated streets and alleys adjoining thereto, if any.

Commonly known as: 1630 Northeast Lower Drive Pullman, WA 99163 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 08/05/04, recorded on 08/17/04, under Auditor’s File No. 657509, records of Whitman County, Washington, from Tom A. Matthews and Billie P. Matthews, husband and wife, as Grantor, to Pioneer Title Company, as Trustee, to secure an obligation "Obligation" in favor of Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as Beneficiary.

*The Tax Parcel ID number and Abbreviated Legal Description are provided solely to comply with the recording statutes and are not intended to supplement, amend or supersede the Property’s full legal description provided herein.

II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the Obligation in any Court by reason of the Grantor’s or Borrower’s default on the Obligation.

III. The Beneficiary alleges default of the Deed of Trust for failure to pay the following amounts now in arrears and/or other defaults: Amount due to reinstate by 03/02/10 Monthly Payments $10,376.34 Late Charges $308.75 Lender’s Fees & Costs $89.07 Total Arrearage $10,774.16 Trustee’s Expenses (Itemization) Trustee’s Fee $725.00 Title Report $857.01 Statutory Mailings $19.12 Recording Costs $17.00 Postings $70.00 Sale Costs $0.00 Total Costs $1,688.13 Total Amount Due: $12,462.29 Other known defaults as follows: IV. The sum owing on the Obligation is: Principal Balance of $190,934.43, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument evidencing the Obligation from 09/01/09, and such other costs and fees as are due under the Obligation, and as are provided by statute.

V. The Property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the Obligation as provided by statute.

The sale will be made without representation or warranty, express or implied regarding title, possession, encumbrances or condition of the Property on June 4, 2010.

The default(s) referred to in paragraph III, together with any subsequent payments, late charges, advances costs and fees thereafter due, must be cured by 05/24/10 (11 days before the sale date), to cause a discontinuance of the sale.

The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before the close of the Trustee’s business on 05/24/10 (11 days before the sale date), the default(s) as set forth in paragraph III, together with any subsequent payments, late charges, advances, costs and fees thereafter due, is/are cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid.

The sale may be terminated any time after 05/24/10 (11 days before the sale date), and before the sale by the Borrower, Grantor, any Guarantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance paying the entire balance of principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees, and advances, if any made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust.

VI. A written notice of default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): NAME AND ADDRESS Tom A. Matthews 1630 Northeast Lower Drive Pullman, WA 99163 Tom A. Matthews 7885 Collier Road Beaumont, TX 77706-5320 Billie P. Matthews 1630 Northeast Lower Drive Pullman, WA 99163 Billie P. Matthews 7885 Collier Road Beaumont, TX 77706-5320 by both first class and either certified mail, return receipt requested on 01/26/10, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and on 01/26/10 Grantor and Borrower were personally served with said written notice of default or the written notice of default was posted on a conspicuous place on the real property described in paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting.

VII. The Trustee, whose name and address are set forth below, will provide in writing to anyone requesting it a statement of all foreclosure costs and trustee’s fees due at any time prior to the sale.

VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their right, title and interest in the Property.

IX. Anyone having any objection to the sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130.

Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale.

X. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS - The purchaser at the Trustee’s Sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the Deed of Trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants who are not tenants.

After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060.

The trustee’s rules of auction may be accessed at http://www.northwesttrustee.com and are incorporated by this reference.

You may also access sale status at http://www.northwesttrustee.com and http://www.USA-Foreclosure.com.

EFFECTIVE: 03/02/10 Northwest Trustee Services, Inc., Trustee Authorized Signature P.O. BOX 997 Bellevue, WA 98009-0997 Contact: Vonnie McElligott (425) 586-1900.

(TS# 7023.70566) 1002.144913-FEI

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File No .: 7763.26022 Grantors: Northwest Trustee Services, Inc. JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Grantee: Sonya M. Miller and Joseph P. Miller, each as their separate property Tax Parcel ID No .: 1-0530-00-04-06-0000 Abbreviated Legal: LA-X TH Shobes 2nd Ad Notice of Trustee’s Sale Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq.

I. On June 4, 2010, at 10:00 a.m.

inside the main lobby of the Whitman County Courthouse, North 404 Main Street in the City of Colfax, State of Washington, the undersigned Trustee (subject to any conditions imposed by the Trustee) will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at time of sale, the following described real property "Property", situated in the County(ies) of Whitman, State of Washington: Lots 4, 5, and 6, Block 4, T.H. Shobe’s Second Addition to LaCrosse, according to plat thereof, recorded in Book "F" of Plats, page 2, records of Whitman County, Washington.

Commonly known as: 406 South Hill Avenue LaCrosse, WA 99143 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 06/01/01, recorded on 06/06/01, under Auditor’s File No. 629515, records of Whitman County, Washington, from Sonya M. Miller and Joseph P. Miller, wife and husband, as Grantor, to Pioneer Title Company, a Washington corporation, as Trustee, to secure an obligation "Obligation" in favor of Washington Mutual Bank, a Washington corporation, as Beneficiary.

III. The Beneficiary alleges default of the Deed of Trust for failure to pay the following amounts now in arrears and/or other defaults: Amount due to reinstate by 02/26/2010 Monthly Payments $4,470.00 Late Charges $164.32 Lender’s Fees & Costs $125.00 Total Arrearage $4,759.32 Trustee’s Expenses (Itemization) Trustee’s Fee $607.50 Title Report $496.88 Statutory Mailings $20.00 Recording Costs $17.00 Postings $70.00 Sale Costs $0.00 Total Costs $1,211.38 Total Amount Due: $5,970.70 Other known defaults as follows: IV. The sum owing on the Obligation is: Principal Balance of $55,261.58, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument evidencing the Obligation from 06/01/09, and such other costs and fees as are due under the Obligation, and as are provided by statute.

V. The Property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the Obligation as provided by statute.

The sale will be made without representation or warranty, express or implied regarding title, possession, encumbrances or condition of the Property on June 4, 2010.

VI. A written notice of default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): NAME AND ADDRESS Sonya M. Miller 406 South Hill Avenue LaCrosse, WA 99143 Sonya M. Miller P.O. Box 342 LaCrosse, WA 99143 Joseph P. Miller 406 South Hill Avenue LaCrosse, WA 99143 Joseph P. Miller P.O. Box 342 LaCrosse, WA 99143 by both first class and either certified mail, return receipt requested on 01/25/10, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and on 01/26/10 Grantor and Borrower were personally served with said written notice of default or the written notice of default was posted on a conspicuous place on the real property described in paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting.

VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their right, title and interest in the Property.

Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale.

The trustee’s rules of auction may be accessed at http://www.northwesttrustee.com and are incorporated by this reference.

You may also access sale status at http://www.northwesttrustee.com and http://www.USA-Foreclosure.com.

EFFECTIVE: 02/26/2010 Northwest Trustee Services, Inc., Trustee Authorized Signature P.O. BOX 997 Bellevue, WA 98009-0997 Contact: Chris Ashcraft (425) 586-1900.

(TS# 7763.26022) 1002.144733-FEI

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