3/28/13-Legals

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS

Whitman County, State of Washington

April 2013 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 3 – April 23, 2013 Processing of Ballots

8:00 am – 5:00 pm Whitman County Election Department

- 304 Main St Colfax, WA

April 3 – April 23, 2013 Drop Box(s)

Colfax

9:00 am – 5:00 pm Whitman County Election Department

- 304 Main St Colfax WA

Alley behind the Public Service Building in Colfax

Will be locked at 8:00 pm on Election Night

April 23, 2013 Colfax Service Center – Election Day

8:00 am – 8:00 am Whitman County Election Department

- 304 Main St Colfax, WA

May 6, 2013 9:00 am Verification of April 23, 2013 Special Election

Whitman County Election Department

- 304 Main St Colfax WA

May 7, 2013 9:00 am Certification of April 23, 2013 Special Election

- 304 Main St Colfax, WA

PO #1001 13/3

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

City of Tekoa

2012 I & I Reduction Project – Phase 1

Sealed bids will be received until 2:00 PM, April 12, 2013, at the Tekoa City Hall, 419 Washington St. (P.O. Box 927), Tekoa, WA, 99033, at which time the bids will be publicly opened and read aloud.

This project (Base Bid) provides for the construction of approximately 1,675 feet of 12-inch PVC sanitary sewer line , 160 feet of 12-inch PVC sanitary sewer line at the creek crossing, 424 feet of 10-inch PVC sanitary sewer pipe, and 450 feet of 8-inch PVC sanitary sewer line and concrete manholes.

Additive Alternate 1 provides for the construction of approximately 302 feet of 8-inch PVC sanitary sewer lines and concrete manholes.

Additive Alternate 2 provides for the construction of approximately 317 feet of 8-inch PVC sanitary sewer lines and concrete manholes.

And Additive Alternate 3 provides for the construction of approximately 323 feet of 8-inch PVC sanitary sewer lines and concrete manholes, all in accordance with the attached Contract Plans, these Contract Provisions and the Standard Specifications.

Each proposal must be submitted on the prescribed form and accompanied by cash, a certified check, cashier's check, or bid bond, payable to the City of Tekoa, in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the amount bid. The successful bidder will be required to furnish a performance bond and payment bond, each in the full amount of the contract price.

The Contractor will be allowed 35 working days to complete the work in the Base Bid, 10 working days for the work in Additive Alternate 1, 10 working days for the work in Additive Alternate 2, and 10 working days for the work in Additive Alternate 3.

Contract documents may be examined at the following locations:

1. Tekoa City Hall, 419 Washington St., Tekoa, WA, 99033

2. Century West Engineering, 11707 E. Montgomery Drive, Spokane, WA 99206

3. Associated General Contractors, 4935 E. Trent, Spokane, WA 99212

4. Spokane Construction Council, 209 N Havana St., Spokane, WA 99202

5. Associated Builders and Contractors, 12310 E. Mirabeau Pkwy Ste 100, Spokane Valley, WA 99216

6. Associated General Contractors, 411 W Haycraft Ave., Ste. C-3, Coeur d' Alene, ID 83815

7. Lewiston-Clarkston Plan Service, 2117 12th Ave., Lewiston, ID 83501

Contract documents may be procured from Century West Engineering upon payment of a $35.00 non-refundable plan fee for each set (postage not included). A Pre-Bid Conference will be held at 2:00 PM, April 5, 2013 at the Tekoa City Hall. For information regarding the proposed work, contact Brian Ilgen of Century West Engineering at (509) 838-3810.

This project is funded through the Washington State Community Development Block Grant Program with federal funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. All work performed will be subject to federal or state prevailing wage rates, whichever are higher. Award of the construction contract is contingent upon approval by the funding agency.

The City of Tekoa is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Small, minority and women owned firms are encouraged to submit bids.

Kynda Browning

Clerk/Treasurer 13/2

American Towers LLC is proposing to construct a 100’ monopole telecommunications tower, overall height 103’, at 6002 SR 270 in Pulllman, Whitman County, Washington, tax parcel ID: 20000 45 15 35 7900.

The tower facility will include a 30’ x 70’ lease area and associated easements, along with a 30ft buffer surrounding the lease area.

American Towers LLC seeks comments from all interested persons on any potential significant impact the proposed action could have on the quality of the human environment pursuant to 47 C.F.R. Section 1.1307, including potential impacts to historic or cultural resources that are listed or eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places.

Interested persons may comment or raise concerns about the proposed action by submitting an e-mail to [email protected] .

Paper comments can be sent to: American Towers LLC, Attn: Environmental Compliance, 10 Presidential Way, Woburn, MA 0180.

Requests or comments should be limited to environmental and historic/cultural resource impact concerns, and must be received on or before April 27, 2013.

This invitation to comment is separate from any local planning/zoning process that may apply to this project.

13/2

We are a debt collector. This communication is an attempt to collect and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

DECLARATION OF FORFEITURE

PURSUANT TO THE REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON CHAPTER 61.30

TO: Heather Vin Camp

a/k/a Heather Vin Camp Zurcher

PO Box 717

Tekoa, WA 99033

Heather Vin Camp

a/k/a Heather Vin Camp Zurcher

720 Zurcher Mountain Dr.

Plummer, ID 83851-9803

John Doe Zurcher

PO Box 717

Tekoa, WA 99033

John Doe Zurcher

720 Zurcher Mountain Dr.

Plummer, ID 83851-9803

(a) The name, address and telephone number of the seller and the seller's attorney:

OTTO TANNER and LAURELIE TANNER

PO BOX 567

TEKOA, WA 99033

(509) 284-632

JOSEPH G. CARROLL, P.S.

12929 E. SPRAGUE AVE.

SPOKANE VALLEY, WA 99216

(509) 928-2345

(b) DESCRIPTION OF CONTRACT:

Real Estate Contract (Sale Agreement) dated May 10, 2011, executed by Otto Tanner and Laurelie Tanner, husband and wife, sellers, and Heather Vin Camp, a married person, as her sole and separate property, purchaser. The Contract (Sale Agreement) was recorded under Auditor's File No. 704847, on May 23, 2011, records of Whitman County, Washington.

(c) LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY:

Lot 3 and the south 5 feet of Lot 4, Block 4, Amended Plat of McDonald’s Addition to Tekoa, according to plat thereof, recorded in Book B of Plats, page 43, records of Whitman County, Washington.

(commonly known as: 519 N. Sheridan St., Tekoa, WA 99033)

(d) FORFEITURE:

You are notified that the Contract described in Paragraph (b) is forfeited with the following result:

1. The purchaser’s rights under the contract are canceled;

2. All right, title and interest of the purchaser in the property is terminated;

3. All right, title and interest of any persons claiming an interest in all or any portion of the property through the purchaser, or whose interest is subordinate to the seller’s interest in the property, is terminated, except the following persons and claims:

General real estate taxes due the Whitman County Treasurer, if any, as applicable according to law.

(e) SURRENDER OF POSSESSION:

All persons whose rights in the property have been terminated and who are in or come into possession of any portion of the property (including improvements, unharvested crops and timber) are required to surrender such possession to the seller not later than April 5, 2013.

(f) COMPLIANCE WITH STATUTORY PROCEDURE:

The Contract forfeiture was conducted in compliance with all requirements of RCW Chapter 61.30 and the applicable provisions of the Contract described above.

(g) ACTION TO SET ASIDE:

The purchaser and any person claiming any interest in the purchaser's rights under the Contract or in the property who were given the Notice of Intent to Forfeit and the Declaration of Forfeiture have the right, for a period ending May 27, 2013, to commence a court action to set aside the forfeiture if the seller did not have the right to forfeit the Contract or failed to comply with the provisions of RCW Chapter 61.30.

DATED this 21st day of March, 2013.

/s/

OTTO TANNER

/s/

LAURELIE TANNER

STATE OF WASHINGTON )

)ss.

County of Spokane )

OTTO TANNER and LAURELIE TANNER, being first duly sworn upon oath depose and state: That we are the contract vendors herein; we have read the foregoing Declaration of Forfeiture and have knowledge as to the contents therein, and believe the same to be true.

SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me this 21st day of March, 2013.

/s/

JOSEPH G. CARROLL

NOTARY PUBLIC in and for the State of

Washington, residing at Spokane, WA

My commission expires: 11/13/15 13/1

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF SPOKANE

In the Estate of:

JANITA MILLSPAUGH KISH,

Deceased

No .: 13-4-00110-3

PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The person 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 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 28, 2013

(Whitman County)

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: LISA WARD

DATED this _____ day of March, 2013.

MALPASS LAW OFFICE, P.S.

LISA MALPASS CHILDRESS, WSBA #34057

Attorney for Personal Representative

Address for Mailing or Service:

1212 N. Washington, Suite 120

Spokane, WA 99201 13/3

OFFICIAL NOTICE OF NOMINATION MEETING AND ELECTION OF MEMBERS FOR THE WASHINGTON ALFALFA SEED COMMISSION

Pursuant to chapter 15.65 RCW, notice is given that a public meeting will be held at the Washington State Department of Agriculture, 1111 Washington St. SE, 2nd Floor, Olympia, WA from 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. on April 9, 2013 to nominate candidates for position 3 and 5 on the Washington Alfalfa Seed Commission. During the meeting, nominations may be made in person or telephonically by calling (360) 902-1802.

Notice of this meeting has also been mailed to all affected producers entitled to nominate a candidate. For more information regarding how to submit a nomination by mail or the nomination process/meeting, please contact Kelly Frost at (360) 902-1802 or [email protected].

Dated at Olympia, Washington this 28th day of March 2013.

Dan Newhouse, Director

Washington State Department of Agriculture 13/1

1CALL FOR BIDS

PARK AVENUE RECONSTRUCTION PHASE I

NOB HILL TO PARK AVENUE BRIDGE

TIB PROJECT NO. 6-E-918(004)-1

Town of St. John

PO Box 298

St John, Washington 99171

The Town of St. John, Washington (herein called the "Owner"), invites bids for the Park Avenue Reconstruction Phase I Nob Hill to Park Avenue Bridge project. The work includes the reconstruction of approximately 1,050 linear feet of Park Avenue from Nob Hill to the Park Avenue Bridge, including curb and gutter, asphalt, sidewalks, storm drain, and other associated work.

Sealed bids for the described project will be received by the Town of St. John at Town Hall, St. John, Washington, until 10:00 a.m., local time, April 11, 2013, and then publicly opened and read aloud.

The Contractor is subject to all requirements related to State Prevailing Wage Rates, EEO, and Washington State Contracting Laws, etc.

The contract time for all work shall be 40 working days.

The Contract Documents may be examined at the following locations:

Town of St. John, E 1 Front Street, St. John, WA

Anderson Perry & Associates, Inc., Walla Walla, WA

Anderson Perry & Associates, Inc., La Grande, OR

Associated General Contractors Plan Center, Spokane, WA

Hermiston Plan Center, Hermiston, OR

Lewiston-Clarkston Plan Service, Lewiston, ID

McGraw-Hill Construction, Seattle, WA

Spokane Regional Plan Center, Spokane, WA

Tri-City Construction Council, Inc., Kennewick, WA

Walla Walla Valley Plan Center, Walla Walla, WA

Wenatchee Construction Council Plan Center, Wenatchee, WA

Yakima Plan Center, Yakima, WA

Copies of the Bidding Documents may be obtained at the office of Anderson Perry & Associates, Inc., 214 E. Birch Street, P.O. Box 1687, Walla Walla, Washington 99362, upon non-refundable payment of $75 per paper set. Alternatively, the Bidder may request a paper copy of the Bidder's Packet and a CD containing a printable pdf version of the Contract Documents for $25.00 for each set. The Bidding Documents will be available after March 21, 2013.

The Town Council may reject any bid not in compliance with all prescribed requirements, and may reject for good cause any and all bids upon finding that it is in the public interest to do so.

The Town of St. John is an equal opportunity employer. Minority and women-owned businesses are encouraged to bid.

Contact Howard Boggs, SET, with Anderson Perry & Associates at (509) 529-9260 with any questions.

K.B. Trunkey, Mayor 12/2

City of Tekoa, WA

Request for Qualification Data to Furnish

Engineering 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 services for the 2013 - 2017 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, DOE, PWTF and .09 projects), design and construction management, contract administration on-call consulting, and grant applications.

Qualification and performance statements will be reviewed, placed on file for the 2013 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 2012 calendar year should only respond with a request for their statement to be renewed for 2013 through 2017 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 4:00 PM, April 12, 2013. Two copies of the SOQ are requested for review by the City. 12/2

SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

FOR WHITMAN COUNTY

Estate of

ESTHER M. HELT,

Deceased.

No.

PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS

RCW 11.40.020, .030

KENDRA L. CROFT has been appointed as personal representative ("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) 30 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: March 14, 2013.

KENDRA L. CROFT

Attorneys for Personal Representative:

Kjirstin Graham, WSBA #40328

K&L Gates LLP

618 W. Riverside Avenue, Suite 300

Spokane, WA 99201

509.624.2100 11/3

File No .: 7037.95831 Grantors: Northwest Trustee Services, Inc. JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, successor in interest by purchase from the FDIC as Receiver of Washington Mutual Bank F/K/A Washington Mutual Bank, FA Grantee: Richard Allen Piercy and Carole L. Piercy, Husband and Wife Ref to DOT Auditor File No .: 682879 Tax Parcel ID No .: 105250004060000 Abbreviated Legal: Lot 6, Block 4, H. Shobe's Add.

to Lacrosse Notice of Trustee's Sale Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq.

THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date on this notice to pursue mediation.

DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you are eligible and it may help you save your home.

See below for safe sources of help.

SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you.

If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission Telephone: Toll-free: 1-877-894-HOME (1-877-894-4663).

Web site: http://www.dfi.wa.gov/consumers/homeownership/post_purchase_counselors_foreclosure.htm The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Telephone: Toll-free: 1-800-569-4287.

Web site: http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/hcc/fc/index.cfm?webListAction=search&searchstate=WA&filterSvc=dfc The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys Telephone: Toll-free: 1-800-606-4819.

Web site: http://nwjustice.org/what-clear.

I. On April 5, 2013, 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: Lot 6, Block 4, H. Shobe's Addition to Lacrosse, according to Plat thereof, recorded in Volume F of Plats, Page 1, Records of Whitman County, Washington.

Commonly known as: 411 South Whitman LaCrosse, WA 99143 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 11/01/07, recorded on 11/05/07, under Auditor's File No. 682879, records of Whitman County, Washington, from Richard Allen Piercy and, Carole L. Piercy, husband and wife, as Grantor, to Whitman County Title, as Trustee, to secure an obligation "Obligation" in favor of Washington Mutual Bank, FA, 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 secured by the Deed of Trust.

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 11/27/2012 Monthly Payments $2,617.74 Late Charges $105.84 Lender's Fees & Costs $759.00 Total Arrearage $3,482.58 Trustee's Expenses (Itemization) Trustee's Fee $875.00 Title Report $366.52 Statutory Mailings $40.90 Recording Costs $69.00 Postings $70.00 Sale Costs $0.00 Total Costs $1,421.42 Total Amount Due: $4,904.00 Other known defaults as follows: IV. The sum owing on the Obligation is: Principal Balance of $35,270.71, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument evidencing the Obligation from 02/01/12, 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 5, 2013.

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 03/25/13 (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 03/25/13 (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 03/25/13 (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, and curing all other defaults.

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 Richard A. Piercy 411 South Whitman LaCrosse, WA 99143 Richard A. Piercy P.O. Box 382 Endicott, WA 99125-0382 Carole L. Piercy 411 South Whitman LaCrosse, WA 99143 Carole L. Piercy P.O. Box 382 Endicott, WA 99125-0382 Troy A. Bettcher 411 South Whitman LaCrosse, WA 99143 Michelle M. Bettcher 411 South Whitman LaCrosse, WA 99143 Troy A. Bettcher P.O. Box 382 Endicott, WA 99125-0382 Michelle M. Bettcher P.O. Box 382 Endicott, WA 99125-0382 by both first class and certified mail, return receipt requested on 07/20/12, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and on 07/20/12 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 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 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: 11/27/2012 Northwest Trustee Services, Inc., Trustee Authorized Signature P.O. BOX 997 Bellevue, WA 98009-0997 Contact: Vonnie McElligott (425) 586-1900.

(TS# 7037.95831) 1002.223316-File No.

TS No .: WA-11-488431-SH APN No .: 200004015282690 Title Order No .: 110594408-WA-GNO Grantor(s): SCOTT J. HARDY, BRANDY HARDY Grantee(s): MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR EQUIFIRST CORPORATION Deed of Trust Instrument/Reference No .: 675313 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Pursuant To The Revised Code Of Washington 61.24, et.

seq.

I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington, the undersigned Trustee, will on 4/5/2013, at 10:00 AM At the main entrance to the Superior Courthouse, 404 N. Main Street, Colfax, WA 99111 sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable in the form of credit bid or cash bid in the form of cashier’s check or certified checks from federally or State chartered banks, at the time of sale the following described real property, situated in the County of Whitman, State of Washington, to wit: STATE OF WASHINGTON, COUNTY OF WHITMAN: OLE KYLLO SHORT PLAT NO. 1, ACCORDING TO PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED UNDER AUDITOR'S FILE NO. 673590, RECORDS OF Whitman County, WASHINGTON. More commonly known as: 3252 MUD FLT RD, LACROSSE, WA 99143 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 11/6/2006 recorded 11/08/2006, under 675313 records of Whitman County, Washington, from SCOTT J. HARDY AND BRANDY HARDY , HUSBAND AND WIFE AS COMMUNITY PROPERTY WITH RIGHT OF SURVIVORSHIP, as Grantor(s), to PIONEER TITLE COMPANY, as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR EQUIFIRST CORPORATION, as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned by MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR EQUIFIRST CORPORATION (or by its successors-in-interest and/or assigns, if any), to U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee, on behalf of the holders of the Credit Suisse First Boston Mortgage Securities Corp., Home Equity Pass Through Certificates, Series 2007-1 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 Borrower’s or Grantor’s default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust/Mortgage.

III. The default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/are as follows: Failure to pay when due the following amounts which are now in arrears: $12,746.19 IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $80,008.39, together with interest as provided in the Note from the 9/1/2011, and such other costs and fees as are provided by statute.

V. The above-described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute.

Said sale will be made without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances on 4/5/2013.

The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by 3/25/2013 (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 3/25/2013 (11 days before the sale) the default as set forth in Paragraph III is cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid.

Payment must be in cash or with cashiers or certified checks from a State or federally chartered bank.

The sale may be terminated any time after the 3/25/2013 (11 days before the sale date) and before the sale, by the Borrower or Grantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance by paying the principal and interest, plus costs, fees and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults.

VI. A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): NAME SCOTT J. HARDY AND BRANDY HARDY , HUSBAND AND WIFE AS COMMUNITY PROPERTY WITH RIGHT OF SURVIVORSHIP ADDRESS 3252 MUD FLT RD , LACROSSE, WA 99143 by both first class and certified mail on 10/16/2012, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served, if applicable, with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Default was posted in 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 costs and 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 interest in the above-described property.

IX. Anyone having any objections to this 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.

THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date of this notice to pursue mediation.

DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you are eligible and it may help you save your home.

See below for safe sources of help.

SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you.

If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission: Toll-free: 1-877-894-HOME (1-877-894-4663) or Web site: http://www.dfi.wa.gov/consumers/homeownership/post_purchase_counselors_foreclosure.htm.

The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development: Toll-free: 1-800-569-4287 or National web site: http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD or for Local counseling agencies in Washington: http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/hcc/fc/index.cfm?webListAction=search&searchstate=WA&filterSvc=dfc The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys: Telephone: 1-800-606-4819 or web site: http://nwjustice.org/what-clear.

If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee.

This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy.

The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney.

If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only.

THIS OFFICE IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations.

Dated: DEC. 24, 2012 Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington, as Trustee By: Paul Hitchings, Assistant Secretary Trustee's Mailing Address: Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington C/O Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101 (866) 645-7711 Trustee's Physical Address: Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington 19735 10th Avenue NE, Suite N-200 Poulsbo, WA 98370 (866) 645-7711 Sale Line: 714-730-2727 Or Login to: http://wa.qualityloan.com TS No .: WA-12-522292-SH A-4337999 03/28/2013, 04/18/2013 13 & 16

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, 2013.

Grazing Part or All Sec Twp Rge

10-A55828 Part 16 16N 37E

10-B56972 Part 34 16N 37E

10-B56973 Part 10 16N 37E

Part 18 16N 37E

10-B57105 Part 14 16N 37E

10-C52748 Part 02 15N 37E

10-D52679 All 16 17N 36E

Agriculture Part or All Sec Twp Rge

12-A69494 Part 16 18N 37E

12-B56130 All 16 16N 36E

12-B65445 Part 16 16N 38E

12-D54731 All 16 16N 38E

12-B55312 All 36 14N 37E

12-074297 Part 16 16N 43E

12-075058 Part 01 15N 42E

Part 02 15N 42E

Part 03 15N 42E

Part 11 15N 42E

Part 33 15N 42

Part 34 15N 42E

Written request to lease must be received by April 29, 2013, 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) 925-8510.

PETER GOLDMARK, Commissioner of Public Lands 13/1