Legals - March 24, 2011

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR WHITMAN COUNTY

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE

OF

LEONA FRANCES TATE,

Deceased.

No. 11-4-00022-8

PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS

RCW 11.40.031

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 nonprobate assets.

DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: March 17, 2011

Perry L. Tate, Personal Representative

Attorney for Personal Representative:

Esser & Sandberg, PLLC

Address for Mailing or Service:

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

OF

ARNOLD F. KNOTT,

Deceased.

NO. 11-4-00023-6

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: March 17, 2011

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: DARRYL R. KNOTT

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 of

VIRGINIA M. LUTHER,

Deceased.

No. 11-4-00019-8

PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate.

Any persons having a claim against the deceased 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 one of the addresses stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060.

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

DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: March 10, 2011

STEPHEN L. LUTHER, Personal Representative of the Estate of VIRGINIA M. LUTHER, Deceased.

Address: South 405 1/2 Lake St.

Colfax, WA 99111

Ronald Shirley

Address of Attorneys for Personal Representative:

AITKEN, SCHAUBLE, PATRICK, NEILL, RUFF & SHIRLEY

N. 208 Main Street

Colfax, Washington 99111

(509) 397-3091, WSBA #14707

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SUPERIOR COURT OF

WASHINGTON COUNTY OF

In re the Marriage of.

ANDREW K. DELEI

Petitioner,

and

CINDY LEE ADAMS DELEI

Respondent.

NO. 11-3-00016-0

SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION

(SM)

TO THE RESPONDENT: CINDY LEE ADAMS DELEI, who may also be know as: Cindy Delei; Cindy L. Delei; Cindy Lee Delei; Cindylee Delei; Cindylee L. Delei; Cindy Adams; Cindy L. Adams; Cindy Lee Adams; Cindylee Adams; Cindylee L. Adams or Cindylee Lee Adams.

1. The petitioner has started an action in the above court requesting that your marriage be dissolved and any real property and personal property be allocated to that party in present possess and that any and all debts and liabilities be allocated to that party who incurred such debt or liability since the date of separation on or about November 2006.

2. You are hereby summoned to appear within sixty (60) days after the date of the first publication of this summons, to wit, within sixty (60) days after the 17" day of February, 2011, and defend the above entitled action in the above entitled court, and answer the petition of the plaintiff, Andrew Delei.

3.

You must respond to this summons and the petition by mailing a copy of your written response to Ronald Shirley, Attorney for Petitioner, at the address listed hereafter, and by filing your original response with the clerk of the court at the address listed hereafter.

If you do not serve your written response within the time limit stated herein the court may enter an order of default against you, and the court may, without further notice to you, enter a decree and approve or provide for the relief requested in the petition.

In this case of a dissolution of marriage, the court will not enter the final decree until at least 90 days after filing and service.

Service shall be held to have occurred 61 days after the date of first publication as set forth herein.

4. If you serve a written notice of appearance, which shall include any and all necessary contact information, on the Petitioner’s attorney, at the address stated hereafter, or, the clerk of the court, at the address stated hereafter, you are entitled to notice before an order of default or a decree may be entered.

5. Your written response to the summons and petition must be on form WPF DR 01.0300, Response to Petition (Domestic Relations). This form may be obtained by contacting the clerk of the court at the address below, by contacting the Administrative Office of the Courts at (360) 705-5328, or from the Internet at the Washington State Courts homepage:

http://www.courts.wa.gov/forms

6. If you wish to seek the advice of an attorney in this matter, you should do so promptly so that your written response, if any, may be served on time.

7. One method of serving a copy of your response on the petitioner is to send it by certified mail with return receipt requested.

This summons is issued pursuant to Superior Court Civil Rule 4.1 and RCW 4.28.100 - 110, of the state of Washington.

Dated this 9 day of February, 2011.

Ronald Shirley, WSBA 11630

Attorney for Petitioner

FILE ORIGINAL OF YOUR RESPONSE WITH THE CLERK OF THE COURT AT:

Whitman County CLERK

PO BOX 390

COLFAX, WA 99111

SERVE A COPY OF YOUR RESPONSE ON:

Petitioner’s Lawyer

RONALD SHIRLEY

ATTORNEY AT LAW

N. 208 MAIN STREET

COLFAX, WA 99111

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS

Whitman County, State of Washington

April 26, Special Election

The Canvassing Board of Whitman County, pursuant to RCW 29A.60.160, will hold public meetings at the dates and times listed below. The meetings of the Canvassing Board are open, public meetings under the applicable provisions of chapter 42.30 RCW, and each meeting shall be continued until the activity for which the meeting is held has been completed.

April 8 – May 11, 2011 -- Processing of Ballots

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Whitman County Election Center

- 310 Main St

Colfax, WA

April 8 – April 26, 2011 -- Service Center’s Open

9:00 AM – 5:00PM Whitman County Election Center

- 310 Main St

Colfax, WA

April 26, 2011 -- Service Center’s Open – Election Day

7:00 AM – 8:00PM Whitman County Election Center

- 310 Main St

Colfax, WA

May 10, 2011 -- 9:00 AM Public Canvassing Board Meetings

Verify Ballot’s

Whitman County Election Center

- 310 Main St, Colfax WA

May 11, 2011 -- 9:00 AM Certification of April 26, 2011 Special Election

- 310 Main St, Colfax, WA

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NOTICE OF CALL FOR BIDS

BID FOR LIQUID ASPHALT

WHITMAN COUNTY

STATE OF WASHINGTON

Sealed bids will be received on the following proposal by the Board of County Commissioners of Whitman County, State of Washington, at its office in the Whitman County Courthouse in Colfax, Washington, until 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time, on April 7, 2011 at which time they will be opened and publicly read in the Public Service Building, Conference Room A. Handicap access is available at the Mill Street entrance.

Each bid is to be separately sealed in an envelope addressed to the Board of County Commissioners with the name of the bidder and item bid, including time and date of opening written plainly on the outside of the envelope. (NO FAXES ACCEPTED.)

The Board of County Commissioners reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to accept the bid which in its estimation best serves the interests of Whitman County.

Detailed bid sheets and specifications may be obtained from the Public Works office, Second Floor, Public Service Building, 310 N. Main Street, Colfax, Washington, (509) 397-4622.

This contract provides for 2011 liquid asphalt as described in the specifications.

DATED this 22nd day of March, 2011

Maribeth Becker, CMC, Clerk of the Board

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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

OF

LORETTA KISSLER,

Deceased.

NO. 11-4-00027-9

PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS

(RCW 11.40.030)

The Co-Personal Representatives named below have 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. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the Co-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: March 24, 2011

CO-PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES:

MARY ANN WIGEN and JO ANNE KISSLER

ATTORNEYS FOR CO-PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES 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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TOWN OF ST. JOHN, WASHINGTON

WATER REVENUE BOND ANTICIPATION NOTE, 2011

(CASHMERE VALLEY BANK LINE OF CREDIT)

Summary of Ordinance No. 332X, passed March 14, 2011

AN ORDINANCE of the Town of St. John, Washington, authorizing improvements to facilities of the Town's water system; declaring the estimated cost of the project; authorizing the issuance of a water revenue bond anticipation note of the Town in the principal amount of $1,250,000 to establish a line of credit to provide interim financing for the project; fixing the date, form, terms, maturity, covenants and interest rate for the note; and confirming the sale of the note to Cashmere Valley Bank.

Section 1. Definitions. Defines certain capitalized terms used in the Ordinance.

Section 2. The Project. Adopts a plan of improvements, additions and betterments to and extensions to the water System.

Section 3. Costs of the Project. Declares the estimated cost of the Town's share of the Project as $2,270,000, from the following sources: loan from Rural Development, a grant from Rural Development, revenue of the water System and other legally available sources.

Section 4. Authorization of the Bond. Authorizes the issuance of a water revenue Bond of the Town, in the amount of $1,250,000 to be issued to Rural Development under the terms set forth in the Letter of Conditions (the "Bond").

Section 5. Authorization of Note. Authorizes the issuance of a water revenue bond anticipation note in the principal amount of $1,250,000.

Section 6. Prepayment. Authorizes prepayment, in whole or in part, without penalty, upon 15 days notice, at any time prior to the maturity of the Note.

Section 7. Note Fund. Confirms the creation of the Note Fund, for the purpose of paying and securing the payment of the Note.

Section 8. Project Fund; Disposition of Drawings Under the Note. Confirms the creation of a special fund of the Town to be called the "2011 Water Line Project Fund" and directs deposit of the proceeds of the Note into the Project Fund to provide for the payment of the cost of the Project.

Section 9. Tax Covenants: Special Designation. Confirms the Town's covenants that it will not take any actions that will cause the Note to be an "arbitrage bond" under Section 148 of the Internal Revenue Code; designates the Note as a "qualified tax exempt obligation" within the meaning of Section 265(b)(3) of the Code, and confirms the Town does not expect to issue more than $10,000,000 in qualified tax exempt obligations during 2011.

Section 10. Lost, Stolen or Destroyed Note. Provides for issuance of a replacement Note under certain conditions if the Note is lost, stolen or destroyed.

Section 11. Form of Note and Certificate of Authentication. Provides for the form of the Note and the authentication of the Note.

Section 12. Execution. Provides for execution of the Note by the Mayor, wand attestation by the Clerk-Treasurer.

Section 13. Sale of Note. Provides for sale of the Note to Cashmere Valley Bank in accordance with it's offer for purchase dated February 28, 2011.

Section 14. Ongoing Disclosure. Confirms the Town's promise to provide the Bank copies of the Town's annual audited financial statements within 330 days of the end of each fiscal year.

Section 15. Representations and Warranties. Confirms the Town has full legal right, power and authority (1) to pass this ordinance, (2) to sell, issue and deliver the Note as provided herein, and (3) to carry out and consummate all other transactions contemplated by this ordinance. The Town has authorized and approved the execution and delivery of the Note. The ordinance and Note constitute the legal, valid and binding obligation of the Town.

Section 16. Severability. Provides that other covenants and agreements in the Ordinance are not affected if one is made invalid.

Section 17. Effective Date. Provides that the Ordinance shall take effect five days after its passage and publication as required by law.

*The full text of Ordinance No. 332X will be mailed without cost to any party requesting it from:

Town Clerk

1 East Front Street

P.O. Box 298

St. John WA 99171

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AGING AND LONG TERM CARE OF EASTERN WASHINGTON

COMMUNITY PLANNING MEETINGS NOTICE

A Community Planning meeting is being held to receive comments on plans for addressing significant issues, needs, gaps or obstacles that impact older persons or individuals needing long term care services in Planning and Service Area #11. Discussions will focus on gathering public input on service prioritization methods, planning agency work objectives for building and enhancing age friendly communities, and studies of services being bid for 2012 in Whitman County.

A meeting will be held on April 1, 2011 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm at the Whitman Community Action Center, 350 SE Fairmont Road in Pullman, WA 99163.

This meeting is barrier free. Persons needing special accommodation should contact ALTCEW at (509) 458-2509 five working days prior to the date of the meeting. For the hearing impaired, please call (509) 328-3772 Monday through Friday between 9:00 AM and 12:00 Noon or 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM

Please send any request for reimbursement to the individual and address listed below:

Attention: Joann Allison, Fiscal & Operations Manager

Aging and Long Term Care of Eastern Washington

1222 North Post Street

Spokane, WA 99201

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NOTICE OF STATE'S INTENT TO NEGOTIATE LEASES

Department of Natural Resources will begin negotiation of expiring leases with existing lessees on the following parcels. All leases are subject to third party bids by interested parties. Lease terms and bidding information is available by calling the Southeast Region at 1-800-527-3305 or by visiting the Region Office at 713 Bowers Road, Ellensburg, Washington 98926. These leases expire August 31, 2011.

Agriculture All or Part Sec Twp Rge

12-C56516 Part 16 17N 42E

Special Use All or Part Sec Twp Rge

60-A64014 Part 36 18N 41E

Written request to lease must be received by April 25, 2011, at the Department of Natural Resources, 713 Bowers Road, Ellensburg, Washington 98926.

Each request to lease must contain a certified check or money order payable to the Department of Natural Resources for the amount of any bonus bid, plus a $100 deposit. The envelope must be marked "Sealed Bid" and give the lease number, expiration date of lease applied for, and give the applicant's name. The applicant must be prepared to purchase any improvements that belong to the current lessee. For details and qualifications to submit a request, contact the Ellensburg office or call (509) 925-0927.

PETER GOLDMARK, Commissioner of Public Lands

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TOWN OF GARFIELD

PLANNING COMMISSION

PUBLIC HEARING & MEETING NOTICE

Monday, April 11, 2011, 7:00 pm

The Planning Commission for the Town of Garfield will hold a Public Hearing followed immediately by a Planning Commission Meeting on Monday, April 11th, 7:00 pm, at Garfield Town Hall, 405 W California. This public hearing and meeting is to obtain public input and comment on the draft 2011 Comprehensive Plan (updating the 2004 Comprehensive Plan) and consider submission of the draft plan to the town council.

A copy of the draft 2011 Comprehensive Plan is available for your review at Garfield Town Hall during normal business hours or on the website at http://www.garfieldwa.com.

If you have any comments on this draft, 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: garfield-town@completebbs.com.

If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact 635-1604.

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PUBLIC NOTICE

The City of Tekoa will hold a council workshop to discuss future projects. The workshop will be held on Monday, March 28, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. at the Tekoa City Council Chambers. All citizens are invited to attend. Kynda Browning, Clerk/Treasurer

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File No .: 7023.91327 Grantors: Northwest Trustee Services, Inc. Wells Fargo Bank, NA Grantee: John P. Gay and Jodi L. Gay, husband and wife Ref to DOT Auditor File No .: 694708 Tax Parcel ID No .: 2-0000-43-1521-3890 Abbreviated Legal: PTN. SW 1/4 SEC. 21, TWSP 15 M. RANGE 43 E., RECORDED IN Whitman County WASHINGTON. Notice of Trustee’s Sale Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq.

I. On April 22, 2011, 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: All that portion of the Southwest quarter of Section 21, Township 15 North, Range 43 East, W.M., records of Whitman County, Washington, lying South of County Road No. 8250.

Except any portion deeded to Whitman County in Warranty Deed recorded February 17, 1972, under Auditor’s File No. 404061.

Also except Russ and Penny Gay Short Plat No. 1, in the Southwest quarter of Section 21, Township 15 North, Range 43 E.W.M., according to the Plat thereof recorded under Auditor’s File No. 655430, records of Whitman County, Washington.

Commonly known as: 8981 State Route 194 Colfax, WA 99111 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 07/23/09, recorded on 08/06/09, under Auditor’s File No. 694708, records of Whitman County, Washington, from John P. Gay and Jodi L. Gay, Husband and Wife, as Grantor, to Northwest Trustee Services, LLC, 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 01/17/2011 Monthly Payments $5,725.84 Late Charges $247.20 Lender’s Fees & Costs $500.00 Total Arrearage $6,473.04 Trustee’s Expenses (Itemization) Trustee’s Fee $725.00 Title Report $600.00 Statutory Mailings $19.12 Recording Costs $17.00 Postings $70.00 Sale Costs $0.00 Total Costs $1,431.12 Total Amount Due: $7,904.16 Other known defaults as follows: IV. The sum owing on the Obligation is: Principal Balance of $211,627.76, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument evidencing the Obligation from 09/01/10, 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 April 22, 2011.

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 04/11/11 (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 04/11/11 (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 04/11/11 (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 John P. Gay 8981 State Route 194 Colfax, WA 99111 John P. Gay 1561 Evans Road Colfax, WA 99111 Jodi L. Gay 8981 State Route 194 Colfax, WA 99111 Jodi L. Gay 1561 Evans Road Colfax, WA 99111 by both first class and either certified mail, return receipt requested on 12/16/10, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and on 12/16/10 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: 01/17/2011 Northwest Trustee Services, Inc., Trustee Authorized Signature P.O. BOX 997 Bellevue, WA 98009-0997 Contact: Vonnie McElligott (425) 586-1900.

(TS# 7023.91327) 1002.180022-FEI

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