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‘DISCOVER YOUR GAME: A more inclusive future for WA state’

Eatonville Disability Network partnered with youth of e Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints from the Bethel and Eatonville areas, Special Olympics of Washington, and Eatonville School District to create a sports clinic for athletes interested in Special Olympics as well as those who already participate on a Special Olympics team. is event took place on Saturday, July 15 at Eatonville High School. In total 85 youth aged fourteen to eighteen volunteered to support potential Special Olympics athletes. It was an opportunity for people with disabilities and typical youth to learn from each other and have fun together. ere were several sports for athletes to try. Local businesses nancially supported the event.

Tina Schmidt of the Eatonville Disability Network stated, “Discover

Your Game” is inspired by the new Special Olympics Washington initiative Beyond Gold to build a more inclusive Washington State.

Beyond Gold is the Special Olympics of

Washington current multiyear strategic plan and supporting campaign. e initiative helped to focus the clinic on more than just rewards for e ort or a job well done.

“ e goals of the

WSDA: Washington world's top blueberry producer

By Logan Washburn e Center Square

Washington state is the top blueberry producer in the world, according to the Washington State Department of Agriculture. “When it comes to blueberries, Washington state can take a bow,” a WSDA news release reads. “Each berry you enjoy is a product of the state’s dedication to agricultural excellence.”

(Beyond Gold) plan are to reach more people with and without intellectual disabilities in more places, create more life-changing opportunity and ignite

Farmers in Washington, the nation’s top blueberryproducing state, grow close to 90,000 tons of blueberries every year, according to the Aug. 8 news release. e state produced 180 million pounds of blueberries valued at $228.4 million in 2021, according to the United States Department of Agriculture. Western Washington grows close to 55% of

Submitted by Sara Wendell

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Savvy Senior: Best medical alert systems you don’t have to wear

Dear Savvy Senior, Are there any monitored medical alert devices that you know of that don’t require pushing a wearable help button? My 82-year-old father, who lives alone, has fallen twice during the past year but doesn’t like wearing an SOS pendant button.

Searching Daughter

Dear Searching,

Yes, there are actually several monitored medical alert systems and other technologies on the market today that have voiceactivated capabilities that let seniors call for help using voice commands, without pushing a wearable help button.

ese new technologies are very helpful for elderly seniors that live alone who forget, or prefer not to wear a help button, as well as for those who have physical challenges that makes using a help button di cult.

By simply speaking the “wake words” these devices will connect your dad to a trained dispatcher at a 24/7 monitoring center who will find out what the problem is, and get him the help he needs, whether it’s calling emergency services, or contacting a family member, friend or neighbor to come and help him.

All of these technologies also o er family/caregiver smartphone apps that will help you keep tabs on your dad from afar and notify you know if a problem occurs.

HANDS-FREE MEDICAL ALERTS

Some of the best voice-focused medical alert systems available today are GetSafe, Aloe Care Health and HandsFree Health.

Rated by U.S. News & World Report as their No. 1 medical alert system for 2023, GetSafe (GetSafe. com) comes with a cellular base console, voice-activated and push wall buttons, an optional personal help button and fall detection sensors. To call for help your dad would simply say “Call 911” twice and he would be connected to GetSafe’s 24/7 monitoring service. Prices for GetSafe start at $79 plus a $30 monthly monitoring fee. Another highly rated system is Aloe Care Health (AloeCare.com), which comes with a voice-activated Smart Hub and optional wearable help button with fall detection capabilities. is system would connect your dad to the Aloe Care 24/7 monitoring center by simply saying “Emergency” repeatedly until connected. It can also make voice command nonemergency calls to preassigned contacts. Prices start at $150 plus a monthly fee of $30.

e WellBe by HandsFree Health (HandsFreeHealth.com) is a nice third option to consider. is comes with the WellBe Medical Alert Speaker that would let your dad call for help by saying “OK WellBe Call Emergency.”

WellBe also o ers hands-free calling and messaging to contacts, will answer health questions, and

provide reminders for medications and doctor appointments. It also o ers a medical alert watch and pendant (sold separately) with fall detection capabilities. WellBe starts at $100 plus $20/month.

SMART HOME SOLUTION

Instead of a traditional medical alert system, another terri c handsfree way to call for help is to get your dad an Amazon Echo device (prices range from $50 to $250) and sign him up for Alexa Together (Amazon.com/AlexaTogether). is is remote caregiving service that will turn his Echo into a medical alert system. To get help your dad would say “Alexa, call for help” to be connected to their 24/7 Urgent Response center.

Alexa Together, which costs $20/

month, also works with compatible third-party fall detection devices like Vayyar and AltumView. If a fall is detected, Alexa can ask your dad if he needs help, then connect him to the Urgent Response line and alert his emergency contacts.

Amazon Echo devices also provide a bevy of other features your dad may nd useful. For example, Echo’s will let your dad make hands-free calls, receive reminders, set timers and alarms, control smart home devices, check the weather, play his favorite music and much more.

Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “ e Savvy Senior” book.

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e Friends of the Eatonville Library operates as a fundraising group to assist the Eatonville community. Primarily, it does so by accepting books and other donations and conducting book sales during the year. All of the funds are used to supplement the various library programs that enrich the local community.

To learn more about the group, contact Mike Eaton at 253-310–7709 or reach him in person at the library any Friday. ere is no obligation. Application forms to join the organization are available at the library.

Also, e Friends of the Eatonville Library Group is currently operating

with only two members — in contrast to 10-13 members in the pre-Covid era. e group seeks members and volunteers. Contact Mike Eaton..

ALCOHOL ANONYMOUS MEETINGS OFFERED

Alcoholics Anonymous is available for people who have a problem with alcohol. Meetings begin at 7 p.m. Tuesdays, noon Wednesdays and 9 a.m. Saturdays at the corner of Carter and Rainier.

ALANON HELP

Alanon is available to help people struggling with a loved one’s drinking. Call 425-830-0314.

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Red Cross: Donation shortfall could impact blood supply

By American Red Cross

e American Red Cross has seen a shortfall of about 25,000 blood donations in the rst two months of the summer, which makes it hard to keep hospital shelves stocked with lifesaving blood products. By making an appointment to give blood in August, donors can keep the national blood supply from falling to shortage levels.

Right now, the Red Cross especially needs type O negative, type O positive, type B negative and type A negative blood donors. For those who don’t know their blood type, making a donation is an easy way to nd out this important personal health information.

e Red Cross will notify new donors of their blood type soon a er they give.

e Red Cross needs donors now. Schedule an appointment to give by downloading the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood. org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1800-733-2767).

All who come to give throughout the month of August will get a $10 e-gi card to a movie merchant of their choice. Details are available at RedCrossBlood.org/Movie.

HOW TO DONATE BLOOD

CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enable the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device to make an appointment or for more information. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identi cation are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age in most states (16 with parental consent where allowed by state law), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.

AMPLIFY YOUR IMPACT: VOLUNTEER!

A stable blood and platelet supply is critical to national preparedness. Additionally, as we approach the beginning of what is expected to be another active hurricane season, the Red Cross urges everyone to get ready now and consider becoming a volunteer to help people a ected by the growing number of climate-driven disasters.

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To make an appointment, simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED

Support impacted communities by assisting at Red Cross shelters, using your professional skills as a licensed health care provider or becoming a member of the Red Cross Disaster Action Team. To learn more, visit redcross.org/volunteertoday.

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An untraditional bread

By Lynda Balslev

Irish soda bread is a quick bread, which means it doesn't require any yeast or kneading to rise. Instead, it relies on baking soda and buttermilk, which interact for leavening. When the ingredients are combined, the leavening process starts immediately, so the dough should be mixed quickly -- hence the moniker "quick bread." It shouldn't be overworked, or the bread will be tough.

Given its attribution, it seems that an Irish soda bread would be a tting recipe for St. Patrick's Day. However, upon some research, it appears that what we know as Irish

soda bread in the U.S. is not authentically Irish. In Ireland, soda bread is a term for any bread leavened with baking soda (there, it's called bread soda). e method originated in the 19th century, when baking soda was introduced and before ovens were widely used. At the time, soda breads could be cooked in lidded cast iron pots over a re.

Soda breads were and are e cient and simple fouringredient brown or white breads, or attened griddle breads. e now-familiar additions of butter, raisins and currants would have been considered luxuries for special occasions.

With all of that said, you

can call it untraditional or an Americanized version if you like. No matter the moniker, it's lovely to eat — especially when slathered with (more) butter and eaten warm from the oven.

IRISH SODA BREAD

Active time: 15 minutes

Total time: 1 hour

Yield: Makes 1 loaf

• 4 to 4 1/2 cups all-purpose our

• 1/4 cup granulated sugar

• 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt

• 1 teaspoon baking soda

• 4 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cubed

• 1 cup raisins

Irish soda bread is a quick bread, which means it doesn't require any yeast or kneading to rise. Instead, it relies on baking soda and buttermilk, which interact for leavening.

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• 1 teaspoon caraway seeds (optional)

• 1 3/4 cups cold buttermilk

• 1 large egg, lightly beaten

1. Heat the oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment.

2. Combine the our, sugar, salt and baking soda in a large bowl. Add the butter and work it into the our with your ngers to form coarse crumbs. Mix in the raisins and caraway seeds, if using.

3. Whisk the buttermilk and egg in a bowl. Make a well in the center of the our and pour in the buttermilk. Using a wooden spoon, mix until the dough just comes together. If the dough is too wet, add a little more our. e dough should be a little sticky.

4. Dust your hands with our and brie y knead the dough on a lightly oured work surface to form a shaggy ball 8 to 9 inches wide. Transfer the dough to the baking sheet. With a sharp knife, make an X incision in the top.

5. Bake in the oven until the bread is golden brown and a bamboo skewer inserted in the center comes out clean, about 45 minutes. (If the bread begins to brown too much before it's nished, lightly cover with foil.)

6. Remove the bread from the oven and cool for 10 minutes on a rack. Serve warm or at room temperature. Lynda Balslev is an award-winning writer, cookbook author, and recipe developer based in northern California. Visit TasteFood at TasteFoodblog.com.

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support across the state”, as stated on the Special Olympics website. e purpose of “Discover Your Game” was to help people see those who may be di erent from themselves in a new way. e gold medal reward was friendship and understanding. If you would like to support Special Olympics of Washington in the “Beyond Gold” campaign, visit their website www. beyondgold.wa.

Uni ed sports are part of the inclusive movement that creates understanding and banishes intolerance. Uni ed sports teams are made up of people of similar age and similar ability. Shared sports training and competitive experiences encourage social inclusion. Information on how to join a uni ed sports team can be found on the Special Olympics website, www. specialolympicswashington.org/uni ed .

e Eatonville School District’s swimming pool, track and eld, gymnasium, and commons area were used to o er the following sports: swimming, Bocce, cheerleading, so ball, soccer, and athletics. Bocce and cheerleading are new sports o ered in Special Olympics Washington. e idea was to encourage athletes to try a di erent sport and allow new athletes to discover a sport that they love in the hope that they might join a Special Olympics team. Each sporting activity was led by someone who has been trained to coach or teach persons with disabilities. Calming and hydration areas were made available to those needing a break. Cra s were at the ngertips of anyone who wanted to get out of the sun. Volunteer youth were abundant and enthusiastic to talk with and help anyone.

“We are honored to host this meaningful event that unites athletes in South Pierce County”, said Jay Brower, new superintendent of Eatonville School District (ESD). Brower, former Community Connections Director for Bethel School District (BSD), has a lot of experience in creating community partnerships that bene t everyone. Brower is well known for starting a faith leaders’ group in Bethel School District that grew to over 200 members during his years at BSD. e group was made up of local church leaders, non-pro ts, community organizations and Bethel School District sta . e group worked to support and bene t all families living in the Bethel School District. e Discover Your Game event may be the rst of many events and partnerships

Eatonville families can look forward to participating in due to the inclusive nature of ESD’s new superintendent. “We were founded in 2008 by a small group of parents of children with disabilities to create an inclusive community for all people living in the greater Eatonville area”, said Schmidt regarding the Eatonville Disability Network (EDN) , a nonpro t organization. Schmidt is a board member as well as coach of the Eatonville Special Olympics Team. She is passionate about the Special Olympics. Her son is a member of the Eatonville team. To join, volunteer or donate to the Eatonville Special Olympics team contact Tina Schmidt at 253-677-2479.

From the perspective of one of the youth volunteers, Clara Chappell, “It’s important to have opportunities like this to help people who are di erent from us and make them feel loved and cared for.” Chappell goes on to explain, “My role was to make friends with athletes and mentor them and do sports with them.” Some of the youth volunteers had a speci c athlete they went with to each sports activity. “It’s an honor to be here. I was working with Nick today. It was really fun to challenge myself and have fun with a new friend”, said youth volunteer Jane Schmeil. At the end of the day, a er gaining a new outlook Schmeil shared “this experience helped me to think about my cousin with DandyWalker Syndrome. It helped me to remember to always be there for family and love everyone no matter what”.

“We want our youth to be a part of the community. We want them to build a desire to help other people. And we know as they reach out and help others, they will bless many and their own character will grow. In a world that is so divided it’s important for us to come together and li many. We as a church

can help a few people but when we join other organizations more people can be blessed” said Brian Manwaring, of e Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

“We are thankful to our local business partners who have generously sponsored this multi-sport clinic for current and future athletes”, said Schmidt. Next Level Contracting, Pierce Properties, Systematic Property Management, Mill Haus Cider Co, Secoma Fence, Tom HollandsworthState Farm, and Cobblestone Realty made the whole day possible. From t-shirts for volunteers, food for all participants, lifeguards and everything else required to make the day a success, the sponsors are to thank for their giving heart.

Brian Ingalls, an employee of Next Level Contracting, was “thrilled to be able to come to this event.” His son, Tucker, is an athlete on the Lacy Special Olympics team. Tucker is a swimmer and took his team to state in the swimming division. Having been involved with the Special Olympics for eight years, Ingalls expressed his gratitude that his employer was one of the sponsors.

“As sponsors, we went into this event knowing we were helping support our local Special Olympics athletes. Nothing prepared us for how much those athletes helped us. ey…showed us what teamwork and sportsmanship are supposed to be. We enjoyed being side by side with them making new friends and are honored we were able to share in the success of such a special event.” said Emmy Lay from Cobblestone Realty.

“Discover Your Game” sports clinic was a success due to the willingness of people and organizations to come together to create an opportunity for fun and understanding to happen at the same time, in the same space and for all involved.

the state’s blueberry crop, while Eastern Washington grows close to 45%, according to the news release.

e state’s producers of highbush blueberries, which grow taller and bring higher yields than other varieties, generated $464.4 million

in economic impact and created more than 4,400 jobs each year as of 2020, according to the California Ag Network.

Oregon produced 150 million pounds of blueberries in 2021, worth $171.7 million, according to the USDA. e state’s highbush producers generated $353.5 million in economic impact and created

more than 3,500 jobs each year as of 2020, according to the California Ag Network.

e United States grows 95% of blueberries on the planet, according to the news release. e nation’s highbush blueberry growers brought more than $12.7 million owing into the American economy as of 2020, according to the California Ag

Network, creating and sustaining the equivalent of more than 44,500 full time jobs each year.

But the nation is still a net importer of blueberries, according to the Agricultural Marketing Resources Center. e United States imported close to 571.3 million pounds of fresh blueberries in 2021, worth close to $1.6 billion.

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Courtesy Sara Wendell Allison Collins and Clara Chappell. Courtesy Tina Schmidt Michael Bowles, Hyrum Ricks, Jackson Richins and Rosana Fladd.

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 September 15, 2023. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by September 4, 2023, (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 September 4, 2023 (11 days before the sale) the default as set forth in Paragraph III is cured and the Trustees’ fees and costs are paid. Payment must be in cash or with cashiers’ or certifi ed checks from a State or federally chartered bank. The sale may be terminated any time after the September 4, 2023 (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 entire 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 current Beneficiary, Aurora Financial Group, Inc. or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): ADDRESS TOM W GIVENS 1010 200TH STREET COURT E, SPANAWAY, WA 98387 by both first class and certified mail on April 7, 2023, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place April 8, 2023 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 Trustees’ 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. Notice to Borrower(s) who received a letter under RCW 61.24.031: 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 might 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: (877) 894-4663 or (800) 606-4819 Website: www.wshfc.org The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development: Telephone: (800) 5694287 Website: www.hud.gov The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys: Telephone: (800) 606-4819 Website: www. homeownership.wa.gov Dated: May

will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable, in the form of cash, or 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 Pierce, State of Washington, to-wit: THE WEST HALF OF THE NORTH 139 FEET OF THE SOUTH 169 FEET OF THAT PORTION OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 21, TOWNSHIP 20 NORTH, RANGE 3 EAST, W.M. IN PIERCE COUNTY, WASHINGTON, LYING WEST OF AN ALLEY 20 FEET WIDE WHOSE CENTER LINE IS DESCRIBED AS; BEGINNING ON THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SUBDIVISION AT A POINT 160 FEET EAST OF THE NORTHWEST CORNER THEREOF; THENCE SOUTH 300 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO A POINT ON THE NORTH LINE OF EAST 60TH STREET AT A POINT 165 FEET WEST OF THE CENTER LINE OF EAST “B” STREET; SITUATE IN THE COUNTY OF PIERCE, STATE OF WASHINGTON. APN: 0320214135

More commonly known as 125 E 60TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98404 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated June 22, 2020, executed by NATASHA LYNETTE GREEN, A SINGLE WOMAN as Trustor(s), to secure obligations in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. (“MERS”), as designated nominee for MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS OF COLORADO, LLC, Beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, recorded August 7, 2020 as Instrument No. 202008070508 and that said Deed of Trust was modified by Modification Agreement and recorded June 23, 2022 as Instrument Number 202206230413 and the beneficial interest was assigned to Mortgage Solutions of

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 Trustees’ 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. Notice to Borrower(s) who received a letter under RCW 61.24.031: 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 might 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: (877) 894-4663 or (800) 606-4819 Website: www.wshfc.org The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development: Telephone: (800) 569-4287 Website: www.hud. gov The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys: Telephone: (800) 6064819 Website: www.homeownership.wa.gov

Dated: May 11, 2023 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as Duly Appointed Successor Trustee By: Alan Burton, Vice President MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps 606 W. Gowe Street Kent, WA 98032 Toll Free Number: (844) 367-8456 TDD: (800) 833-6388 For Reinstatement/Pay Off Quotes, contact MTC Financial Inc. DBA Trustee Corps Order Number 91796, Pub Dates: 8/16/2023, 9/6/2023, EATONVILLE DISPATCH TS No WA08000027-23-1 TO No 230066157-WA-MSI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PURSUANT TO THE REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON CHAPTER 61.24 ET. SEQ.

Grantor: ROBIN TROYER, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN Current Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust: The Bank of New York Mellon FKA The Bank of New York as Trustee for the Certifi -

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the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $319,859.65, together with interest as provided in the Note or other instrument secured, and such other costs and fees as are due under the Note or other instrument secured, and 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 September 15, 2023. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by September 4, 2023, (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 September 4, 2023 (11 days before the sale) the default as set forth in Paragraph III is cured and the Trustees’ 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 September 4, 2023 (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 entire 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 current Beneficiary, Mortgage Solutions of Colorado, LLC DBA Mortgage Solutions Financial or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): ADDRESS NATASHA LYNETTE GREEN 125 E 60TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98404 by both first class and certifi ed mail on March 8, 2023, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place March 8, 2023 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

GIVEN that on September 15, 2023, 09:00 AM, 2nd Floor Entry Plaza Outside the County Courthouse, Pierce County Superior Courthouse, 930 Tacoma Avenue South, Tacoma WA 98402, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, the undersigned Trustee, will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable, in the form of cash, or cashier’s check or certifi ed checks from federally or State chartered banks, at the time of sale the following described real property, situated in the County of Pierce, State of Washington, to-wit: LOT(S) 8 AND 9 AND THE NORTH 10 FEET OF LOT 10, BLOCK 10, MAP OF PEARSONS FIRST ADDITION, TO THE CITY OF TACOMA, WASHINGTON, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT RECORDED IN BOOK 4 OF PLATS, PAGE(S) 45, IN PIERCE COUNTY, WASHINGTON. APN: 6805000960

More commonly known as 4817 SOUTH C STREET, TACOMA, WA 98408 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated October 14, 2005, executed by ROBIN TROYER, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN as Trustor(s), to secure obligations in favor of PIERCE COMMERCIAL BANK as original Beneficiary recorded October 21, 2005 as Instrument No. 200510211186 and the benefi cial interest was assigned to THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWABS INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-16 and recorded October 17, 2011 as Instrument Number 201110170326 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Pierce County, Washington. II. No action commenced by The Bank of New York Mellon FKA The Bank of New York as Trustee for the Certificateholders of the CWABS, Inc. Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2005-16, the current Benefi ciary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfac-

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 September 15, 2023. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by September 4, 2023, (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 September 4, 2023 (11 days before the sale) the default as set forth in Paragraph III is cured and the Trustees’ fees and costs are paid. Payment must be in cash or with cashiers’ or certifi ed checks from a State or federally chartered bank. The sale may be terminated any time after the September 4, 2023 (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 entire 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 current Benefi ciary, The Bank of New York Mellon FKA The Bank of New York as Trustee for the Certificateholders of the CWABS, Inc. AssetBacked Certificates, Series 2005-16 or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): ADDRESS ROBIN TROYER 4817 SOUTH “C” STREET, TACOMA, WA 98408 ROBIN TROYER C/O HAL J. GEIERSBACH, ATTORNEY, 8910 184TH AVE EAST #F, BONNEY LAKE, WA 98390 ROBIN TROYER C/O MARK E. HURDELBRINK MCCARTHY, CAUSSEAUX & ROURKE, INC., P.S., 902 S. 10TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98405 UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF ROBIN TROYER 4817 SOUTH “C” STREET, TACOMA, WA 98408 by both first class and certified mail on April 7, 2023, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place April 7, 2023 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 Trustees’ 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. Notice to Borrower(s) who received a letter under RCW 61.24.031: 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 might 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: (877) 894-4663 or (800) 606-4819 Website: www.wshfc.org The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development: Telephone: (800) 569-4287 Website: www.hud. gov The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys: Telephone: (800) 6064819 Website: www.homeownership.wa.gov

Dated: May 8, 2023 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as Duly Appointed Successor

Trustee By: Alan Burton, Vice President MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps 606 W. Gowe Street Kent, WA 98032 Toll Free Number: (844) 367-8456 TDD: (800) 833-6388 For

Reinstatement/Pay Off Quotes, contact MTC Financial Inc. DBA Trustee Corps Order Number 91669, Pub Dates: 8/16/2023, 9/6/2023, EATONVILLE DISPATCH

By Small Business Administration

is year marks the 70th anniversary of the U.S. Small Business Administration.

e SBA was founded by President Dwight D. Eisenhower on July 30, 1953 when he signed the landmark “Small Business Act,” which established the agency and made it a policy to support and protect the interests of small businesses.

“Small businesses are a driving force of our nation’s economy, and the building blocks of our communities. Small business owners are working hard every day to produce the products and services we rely on, develop innovative technologies, and create jobs that fuel our local economies. For seventy years, the SBA has been dedicated to the mission of helping to start, grow and build resilient businesses.”

SBA Seattle District Director Kerrie Hurd said.

“Here in the Seattle District, it is an honor to deliver this mission with the help of our Resource Partner network and dedicated lenders and stakeholders, we are connecting small business owners with access to capital, government contracting opportunities, disaster assistance, and the training and technical assistance to help them succeed.”

In August, the SBA kicks o a monthlong anniversary celebration, including the announcement of 68 Legacy Business recipients in the coming days and weeks. Many Legacy Business recipients started small and leveraged SBA resources on their journey to becoming household names.

Learn more about SBA programs, SBA Resource Partners, and connect with local sta by visiting our Seattle District website www. sba.gov/wa.

Get gritty: A drier palette and gravel gardens

Idon’t know about you, but when I read the phrase

“Northwest Garden style,” I take it to mean a predominately shade-loving palette of maples, hydrangeas, and ferns. ink moist woodland.

at is not to discount all the sunny gardens full of Mediterranean and summerdry plants from South Africa and New Zealand, it’s just a generalization that stuck somehow, along with rain, co ee, and grunge.

However, the Northwest garden-style plant palette is ready for a makeover.

As summer weather is getting increasingly hot, many Seattle gardeners are reimagining their gardens to use less water and handle the heat. e scorching summers we’ve had recently — and their attendant water bills — are enough to make you think twice before planting another hydrangea (its name comes from the Greek for “water vessel”). Even spring, which used to be a time you could count on for cool, wet planting weather, has been rife with dry spells and heat waves, so even if you wanted to establish a hydrangea, you’ll need to keep the hose handy.

If you are looking to make your garden more drought-tolerant or xeric, start from the ground up. When looking for successful plants for the PNW, “summer-dry” is a more useful term than droughttolerant because we are typically summer-dry and winter-drenched. Many drought-adapted plants will melt away in winter rains, so it’s important to nd ones that can tolerate being wet in winter and dry in summer.

Fast-draining soil is a crucial factor for these plants. I’m sure you’ve seen certain plants thrive in rocky hillsides, rubble, cracked driveways, and gravel, or grit as the Brits say. It’s a matter of choosing the right ones for your conditions.

GET GRITTY

e British have gone a long way to pioneer beautiful examples of gravel gardening, famously starting with designer Beth Chatto, who turned her driveway into a renowned destination. Despite being one of the driest areas in England, receiving an average of 20 inches of rain annually, it is never watered. You can read about it at bethchatto.co.uk or in “Drought-Resistant Planting: Lessons from Beth Chatto’s Gravel Garden,” her book from 2016. She broke up her compacted soil, laid gravel paths, lled beds with compost, spent mushroom compost, and bon re waste and mulched with more gravel. Plants were selected from regions that had mild winters and could withstand desiccating wind and summer drought. Before planting, plants are dunked in water until their rootballs stop releasing air bubbles — a sign the root ball is fully

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saturated. With new plantings, gardeners avoid overly rich soil which encourages lush growth vulnerable to summer heat spells.

One issue with gravel planting is that the sparse ll allows plenty of pockets for seeds to germinate, so regular hand weeding, especially during the rst years, is important. You can also exploit this tendency by planting plants you enjoy that self-sow, whether Verbena bonarensis, Eschscholzia californica (California poppy), or Bellis perennis, (English daisy). Gardening in gravel and concrete o ers the chance to recycle when renovating, keeping that waste out of the land lls while creating habitat for ora and fauna.

More recently, landscape architecture professor James Hitchmough and designer Tom-Stuart Smith, among others, dumped tons of concrete waste rubble in humps and hummocks to create homes for 900 species of low-water, low-fertility plants in the Knepp Castle Estate’s “rewilded” Walled Garden: knepp.co.uk/rewilding/.

WATER AN ISSUE

Here in Seattle, reader Sally Cole wrote in to say she has converted her backyard to gravel and her parking strip to a rockery and is delighted with the results.

She feels that “In view of the high costs and scarcity of resources, it is important that we conserve water.”

When it was time to remove her “leaky” 16by-32 swimming pool two years ago, she le the surrounding concrete pathway intact but replaced the former pool area with ll soil topped with three inches of pea gravel and some large boulders. A patio table and chairs are decorated with owering pots. It’s still early days, but she says, “… It is really quite beautiful.”

Unlike full gravel gardens, Cole does not plant in the gravel — she is using it as an easy-care breathable hardscape for her backyard.

“We are very happy with this design,” she continues, “because we do not have to water, mow or fertilize. Additionally, we discovered that eas and slugs do not like the gravel. Our project conserves water, reduces the water expense, lessens the need for chemicals and, most importantly, frees up our time.”

She envisions the city could come to recommend or incentivize such gardens if water becomes harder to nd.

A garden is made up of countless choices. As we move into hotter summers, you might want to ask yourself, like Sally Cole, how much water you want to spare for your garden. If you’re not ready for a full gravel garden, you can streamline your e ort and water use by dividing your garden into zones. If you can’t break up with your hydrangeas, dahlias, or tomatoes, cluster them together in a high-water zone and try to incorporate more low-water zones going forward.

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