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Townsend Family wins 2024 National Outstanding Tree Farmers of the Year award

By American Forest Foundation

The Townsend family, recently recognized as the West Region Outstanding Tree Farmers of the Year, has won the National title for the year of 2024. The family has managed the 277-acre Coburg Tree Farm with passion, innovation, and a deep-rooted commitment to sustainability and family. Located in the Cascade foothills near Eatonville, Washington, Coburg Tree Farm has been a family legacy since its certification through the American Tree Farm System (ATFS) in 1955. It stands as the 9th oldest continuously certified tree farm in Washington State, with three generations of Townsends working together to manage their land for future generations.

The farm’s history dates back to 1954 when Robert “Bob” Wise purchased 160 acres of forested land that had naturally regenerated after a 1924 fire. He named the property Coburg Tree Farm to honor his German heritage. The family has since expanded the farm and passed it down through the generations, each contributing to the management and sustainability of the forest. Today, the Townsend brothers—Steve, Dave, Carl, and Keith, along with their wives — Kay, Jan, Jennine and Yvonne —and their families, follow a 90-year forest management plan focused on sustainable timber production, wildlife habitat preservation, and water quality protection.

Over the decades, the family has applied creative and unique management strategies as they’ve continued to learn. Coburg Tree Farm is divided into 13 management units, each averaging 20 acres, with a comprehensive schedule of thinning, harvesting, and replanting. They have replanted Douglas-fir, western red cedar, and red alder, and have successfully used techniques such as pruning, pre-commercial thinning, and post-harvest salvaging. An innovative pair-planting experiment involving Douglas-fir and Sitka spruce has led to faster growth of seedlings, with trees 75% taller than netted ones after just five years.

The family’s commitment to water conservation is evident in their work around Krone’s Creek, a seasonal stream on the property. Through Washington State’s Family Forest Fish Passage Program, they replaced a fish-blocking culvert to support better water flow and habitat connectivity.

Their logging practices exceed riparian buffer requirements, the farm’s roads are carefully maintained, and western redcedar was planted along the stream to increase bank stabilization and provide shade.

Community engagement has also played a vital role in the farm’s operations. The Townsends have hosted numerous educational tours and events for organizations like the Washington Farm Forestry Association (WFFA) and local conservation districts.

They’ve hosted elected officials for tours to showcase sustainable forestry and the positive impacts private landowners can make on the landscape. The family’s long-standing involvement in leadership roles within the WFFA, with Keith and Yvonne serving as Co-Vice Chairs of the Washington Tree Farm Program, further highlights their dedication to helping other landowners in their community.

With their innovative approach to sustainable forestry and active community involvement, the Townsend family has created a lasting legacy at Coburg Tree Farm. Their work ensures that the forest will continue to thrive, providing habitat for wildlife, timber for harvest, and educational opportunities for future generations. The Townsends say it best themselves, “We learn from challenges and feel the joy of accomplishments; the spirit of Grampa Wise lives on in this beautiful place.”

You are invited to a no-cost Medicare-education meeting at Arbor Health—Morton Hospital.

Arbor Health CEO Rob Mach Stacey McKenzie with Cornerstone Insurance will discuss Medicare education and the di erent styles of Medicare plan types that are available, as well as the Medicare changes for 2025.

Attendance is limited to 25 people. Please pre-register on the date of your choosing as listed below at: MyArborHealth.org/calendar

January 13, 9:30 a.m. February 3, 1:30 p.m. March 10, 9:30 a.m.

Arbor Health—Morton Hospital 521 Adams Ave., Morton For more information, call

Townsend family poses in front of a cabin on their farm

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Alcohol Anonymous meetings offered Alcoholics Anonymous is available for people who have a problem with alcohol. Meetings begin at noon Wednesdays and 9 a.m. Saturdays at the American Legion Hall/ Lions Club, 123 Rainier Ave. N.

Community council

Graham-Kapowsin Community Council's Center at Evergreen on the Graham Hill has Ted Brown's Music on the first and third Thursday of the month at 12:30 p.m. in addition to Taichi at 10 a.m. and Exercise with Fay at 10:30 a.m. every Tuesday and Thursday for free.

Alanon help

Alanon is available to help people struggling with a loved one’s drinking. Call 425-8300314.

Learn about Friends Of Eatonville Library

The 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. There is no obligation. Application forms to join the organization are available at the library.

Also, The Friends of the Eatonville Library Group is currently operating with only two members — in contrast to 10-13 members in the pre-Covid era. The group seeks members and volunteers. Contact Mike Eaton.

OUR LADY OF GOOD COUNSEL

Pierce, Kitsap make joint senate appointment

By Tacoma Weekly

Deb Krishnadasan was appointed to the 26th Legislative District Senate seat on Wednesday, Dec. 11, to complete the term of Senator Emily Randall (D-Bremerton), during a joint special meeting of the Pierce County Council and Kitsap County Board of Commissioners. Randall resigned her seat on Sunday, Dec. 8, to assume her new role as U.S. Representative for Washington's 6th Congressional District.

Krishnadasan served as an elected official on the Peninsula school board for six years. In addition, she has worked as a volunteer in education for the past 15 years.

which made this a joint appointment effort between the two counties. Each body had a total of three votes, which meant that each of the seven members of the Pierce County Council had a 3/7 vote.

Per state law, the 26th Legislative District Democrats nominated three qualified candidates to fill the vacancy, with the legislative authorities of Pierce and Kitsap counties jointly making the final appointment from the three candidates.

Krishnadasan will hold the seat until they or their successor is elected at the next general election.

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“Senator Krishnadasan has a proven track record of bringing people together and delivering results for her community. Her ability to build coalitions and work across political lines will be instrumental as she steps into this role,” said Katie Walters, Chair of the Kitsap County Board of Commissioners.

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The 26th Legislative District encompasses parts of both Pierce and Kitsap counties,

“The 26th District Senate seat plays a critical role in representing our residents in Olympia. I am honored to be part of this historic appointment opportunity and am grateful to all of the candidates who stepped forward to ensure that the voices of our communities will continue to be heard at the state level,” said Robyn Denson, Pierce County Councilmember for District 7 which includes Gig Harbor and the Key Peninsula.

Deb Krishnadasan was sworn in on Dec. 12.

BEYOND TIMBER

The Coburg Tree Farm’s rise to national recognition

By Talking Forests

The crisp mountain air vibrated with the rhythmic drone of a chainsaw as Keith Townsend surveyed the Douglas fir plantation, a proud smile etched on his face. Sunlight went through the towering trees, casting long shadows on the forest floor. Coburg Tree Farm is a 277-acre testament to generations of sustainable forestry, a legacy meticulously crafted by his family.

Weyerhaeuser Timber Company, a behemoth in the timber industry, purchased the land in 1900.

Back then, the land was a tapestry of towering old-growth Douglas fir and cedar, giants that had stood sentinel for centuries. Loggers employed by companies like the Far West Lumber Company and the Eatonville Lumber Company descended upon this pristine wilderness, their tools of the trade – cross-cut saws, double-bit axes, and springboards – echoing through the forest. The timber was hauled out on rail lines, a testament to the industrial might of the era, leaving behind a landscape forever altered.

Then, in 1924, a devastating fire swept through the area. Fueled by logging slash, the inferno raced across the landscape, consuming everything in its path. The Coburg Tree Farm area, stripped of its ancient giants, was left to the mercy of the flames.

From the ashes emerged a new chapter. The land, resilient as ever, began to regenerate naturally. A mosaic of Douglas fir, red alder, western red cedar, black cottonwood, and vine maple slowly reclaimed the charred earth.

In 1954, Robert “Bob” Wise, Keith’s grandfather, a man with a vision for sustainable forestry, purchased 160 acres of this reborn forest, christening it Coburg Tree Farm, a nod to his German heritage. Coburg is a village in Germany.

A year later, Bob acquired an adjacent 120-acre parcel, solidifying his commitment to the land.

Recognizing the long-term

potential of timber production, Bob put the newly acquired 120 acres in trust for his grandsons, Steve and Dave Townsend, laying the foundation for the Coburg Tree Farm Partnership. This was a turning point, a transition from exploitative logging to a philosophy of stewardship.

Bob, a seasoned forester, understood that the forest needed a guiding hand. He embarked on a mission to nurture the secondgrowth forest, carefully thinning dead and diseased trees, girdling red alder to give Douglas fir a competitive edge, and selectively harvesting poles for commercial use. He meticulously crafted skid roads and access roads, ensuring responsible access to the timber, and even experimented with selective fertilizing to enhance growth.

The Townsend brothers, imbued with their grandfather’s passion for the land, spent their childhood exploring the forest’s hidden trails, learning the art and science of sustainable forestry from their grandfather. In 1976, Steve and Dave, then in college, joined their parents, Ivan and Elaine

Townsend, on spring break for a momentous task: planting 5,000 Douglas fir seedlings. This 16-acre plantation, a symbol of their family’s commitment to the future, would later be affectionately known as the ‘76 Plantation.

In the ensuing years, Coburg Tree Farm welcomed more family members into its fold. Carl and Keith Townsend, Steve and Dave’s brothers, joined the partnership, their individual skills and perspectives enriching the family’s forestry endeavors.

The brothers, carrying the torch passed down by their grandfather, embraced innovation, constantly seeking ways to improve their forestry practices. They divided the farm into 13 management units, each averaging 20 acres, implementing a meticulous schedule of thinning, harvesting, and replanting to ensure a continuous cycle of sustainable timber production.

The Townsend family expanded the Coburg Tree Farm’s legacy by planting a diverse mix of Douglas fir, western redcedar, and red alder, meticulously tending to each seedling. Their dedication to the craft extended to exploring new

techniques, such as pair-planting Douglas fir and Sitka spruce, an experiment that yielded remarkable results – the trees grew 75% taller than their netted counterparts in just five years. Their commitment to environmental stewardship was unwavering. They went above and beyond regulatory requirements, meticulously maintaining their logging roads to minimize erosion, and planting western red cedar along the banks of Krone’s Creek, a seasonal stream that flowed through their property, to enhance bank stabilization and provide shade.

Recognizing the importance of community engagement, the Townsend family opened their doors to the public, hosting educational tours for organizations like the Washington Farm Forestry Association (WFFA) and local conservation districts. They shared their knowledge and passion for sustainable forestry with elected officials and the community, showcasing the positive impact that private landowners could have on the landscape.

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dedication to forestry extended beyond Coburg Tree Farm.

Keith and his wife Yvonne, who had met while planting trees on the farm in 1991, became deeply involved in the WFFA, taking on leadership roles as Co-Vice Chairs of the Washington Tree Farm Program.

Coburg Tree Farm is the National Outstanding Tree Farmers of the Year.

In 2024, the Townsend family’s lifelong commitment to sustainable forestry culminated in a momentous achievement: "2024 National Outstanding Tree Farmers of the Year Award" This prestigious award, bestowed by the American Tree Farm System, recognized their exceptional stewardship, innovation, and unwavering dedication to the land.

As Keith stood amidst the verdant expanse of Coburg Tree Farm, the legacy of his grandfather, Bob Wise, and the tireless efforts of his family resonated around him. The forest, a symphony of life, whispered tales of resilience, growth, and a deep-rooted connection between humanity and nature.

AN AWARD-WINNING TREE FARM:

The story of Coburg Tree Farm serves as a beacon of inspiration, a testament to the transformative power of sustainable forestry, a legacy carefully nurtured by three generations of the Townsend family, ensuring that the forest would continue to thrive, providing timber, wildlife habitat, and educational opportunities for generations to come.

AMERICAN TREE FARM SYSTEM CERTIFICATION:

Coburg Tree Farm was certified as Tree Farm number WA-292 by the American Forest Foundation on August 1, 1955. Robert Wise, the grandfather of the current owners, had purchased the land in 1954 and 1955. For the next 11 years, he managed the land by thinning dead and diseased trees, cutting and girdling red alder, and selectively cutting poles.

Pierce County Council adopts comprehensive plan update

By Tacoma Weekly

The Pierce County Council adopted the 2024 Comprehensive Plan Update, concluding a multi-year community outreach, planning, and legislative effort. The Comprehensive Plan is a foundational document that guides the County's growth and development over the next 20 years.

The plan aligns with the Washington State Growth Management Act (GMA) requirements, Puget Sound Regional Council’s Vision

2050 objectives, and local priorities to ensure a balanced approach to population, housing, economic, and environmental needs.

Key highlights of the 2024 Comprehensive Plan Update include:

■ Promoting Affordable Housing: Policies aim to address housing affordability and equity, with an emphasis on middle housing options, emergency housing, and antidisplacement measures.

■ Focusing Growth Around Transit: High-Capacity Transit (HCT) areas will see new growth

concentrated to foster sustainable, transit-oriented development, while reducing development pressure on rural lands.

■ Conservation and Climate Action: Expansions of conservation programs will protect up to 100,000 acres of working forests, farmland, and open spaces. Climate change mitigation and resilience strategies are integrated across all policy elements.

■ UGA Retraction: The update scales back Urban Growth Areas by over 700 acres, preserving

rural character and addressing challenges with infrastructure delivery.

■ Enhancing Community Health and Equity: Comprehensive equity and health-focused policies ensure inclusive planning, prioritize access to opportunity, and address disparities in underserved areas.

This update reflects extensive collaboration between County departments, local jurisdictions, community organizations, and residents. A robust public engagement process

ensured diverse input was incorporated into the final plan.

The update isn’t considered final until the Pierce County Executive signs it into law or 10 days after transmittal to the Office of the Executive, excluding weekends and holidays.

To review the archive of documents associated with the comprehensive plan process, visit the official Pierce County website at piercecountywa.gov/CompPlan. The final version of the Comprehensive Plan will be available in

The entire Townsend Family by a Coburg Tree Farm planted 2014 next harvest 2079 sign.

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BRUSSELS SPROUTS DÉTENTE

by Lynda Balslev

Are you Brussels sprouts-averse?

This recipe may help. It takes the divisive earthy crucifer and greets it head-on with equally potent ingredients: kimchi, gochujang and yes, fish sauce.

Now, depending on how you feel about these fermented ingredients, you might consider this an abomination. However, I encourage you to shift your view and liken it to a double (or triple or quadruple) negative, where the sum of the "negatives" produces a positive. And if you happen to be a fan of these ingredients, then you can simply call this recipe a grand slam.

Kimchi is a traditional Korean condiment made from salted fermented vegetables. It often includes cabbage and seasonings including sugar, ginger, garlic and chiles. It’s also rich in nutrients and guthealthy probiotics. Gochujang is a funky, spicy-sweet Korean mash of fermented soybeans, chiles and glutinous rice. And while fish sauce may sound frightening, a restrained splash is universally revered for the salty, umami depth of flavor it adds to a dish. When these ingredients converge on Brussels sprouts, they respectively keep each other in check. Their assertiveness is muted, collectively taming any outrageous funkiness, without canceling each other out. You might say it’s an arrangement of mutual cooperation. I call it a cruciferous detente.

KIMCHI BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Active time: 5 to 10 minutes

Total time: 25 to 30 minutes

Yield: Serves 4

SAUCE:

■ 1 tablespoon gochujang

■ 1/2 tablespoon unseasoned rice wine vinegar

■ 1/2 teaspoon runny honey

■ 1/2 teaspoon finely grated peeled fresh ginger

■ 1/2 teaspoon fish sauce

■ 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 pounds Brussels sprouts, ends trimmed, halved if large

■ 2 teaspoons olive oil

■ Kosher salt

■ 1/2 cup drained kimchi (mild), finely chopped

Place a large cast-iron skillet in the oven and heat to 400 degrees.

Whisk the sauce ingredients in a bowl.

Place the sprouts in a large bowl. Add the oil and lightly season with salt. Toss to coat. Remove the skillet from the oven and spread the Brussels sprouts evenly in the skillet. Return to the oven and roast until the sprouts are tender and charred in spots, 15 to 20 minutes, depending on their size, shaking the pan once or twice.

Remove the skillet from the oven. Immediately add the sauce to the skillet and stir to coat the Brussels sprouts, about 10 seconds. Transfer to a bowl and stir in the kimchi. (By avoiding the heat of the skillet, the healthy bacteria in the kimchi will be preserved.) Serve warm.

Lynda Balslev is an award-winning writer, cookbook author, and recipe developer based in northern California. Visit TasteFood at TasteFoodblog.com.

Savvy Senior: How long to keep tax records and other documents

Dear Savvy Senior, Is there a rule of thumb on how long someone should keep their old financial paperwork? I have file cabinets full of old receipts, bank and brokerage statements, tax returns and more that I would like to toss.

Recently Retired

Dear Recently,

It’s a great question. As we get older and our financial life gets more complicated, it’s difficult to know how long to keep old financial records and paperwork and when it’s safe to get rid of them. Some things you’ll need to hold on to for your whole life and others for just a month or so. Here’s a checklist I’ve created that can help you determine what to save and what you can throw away.

KEEP ONE MONTH

ATM receipts and bank-deposit slips, as soon as you match them up with your monthly statement.

Credit card receipts after you get your statement, unless you might return the item or need proof of purchase for a warranty.

Credit card statements that do not have a tax-related expense on them.

Utility bills when the following month’s bill arrives showing that your prior payment was received. If you wish to track utility usage over time, you may want to keep them for a year, or if you deduct a home office on your taxes keep them for seven years.

To avoid identity theft, be sure you shred anything you throw away that contains your

personal or financial information.

KEEP ONE YEAR

Paycheck stubs until you get your W-2 in January to check its accuracy.

Bank statements (savings and checking account) to confirm your 1099s.

Brokerage, 401(k), IRA and other investment statements until you get your annual summary (keep longer for tax purposes if they show a gain or loss).

Receipts for health care bills in case you qualify for a medical deduction.

KEEP SEVEN YEARS

Supporting documents for your taxes, including W-2s, 1099s, and receipts or canceled checks that substantiate deductions. The IRS usually has up to three years after you file to audit you but may look back up to six years if it suspects you substantially underreported income or committed fraud.

KEEP INDEFINITELY

Tax returns with proof of filing and payment. You should keep these for at least seven years, but many people keep them forever because they provide a record of your financial history.

IRS forms that you filed when making nondeductible contributions to a traditional IRA or a Roth conversion.

Retirement and brokerage account annual statements as long as you hold those investments.

Defined-benefit pension plan documents.

Savings bonds until redeemed.

Loan documents until the loan is paid off.

Vehicle titles and registration information as

long as you own the car, boat, truck, or other vehicle.

Insurance policies as long as you have them. Warranties or receipts for big-ticket purchases for as long as you own the item, to support warranty and insurance claims.

KEEP FOREVER

Personal and family records like birth certificates, marriage license, divorce papers, Social Security cards, military discharge papers and estate-planning documents including a power of attorney, will, trust and advanced directive. Keep these in a fireproof safe or safe-deposit box.

REDUCE YOUR PAPER

To reduce your paper clutter, consider digitizing your documents by scanning them and converting them into PDF files so you can store them on your computer and back them up onto a cloud like Microsoft OneDrive, Apple iCloud or iDrive.

You can also reduce your future paper load by switching to electronic statements and records whenever possible.

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 “The Savvy Senior” book.

COURTESY LYNDA BALSLEV

2025 MRSC ROSTERS

SMALL PUBLIC WORKS, CONSULTANT, and VENDOR ROSTERS FOR PARTICIPATING WASHINGTON STATE GOVERNMENT AGENCIES LOCATED IN WESTERN WASHINGTON

The Municipal Research and Services Center of Washington (MRSC) hereby advertises on behalf of the below listed government agencies in Washington State in Western Washington (Whatcom, Skagit, San Juan, Island, Snohomish, King, Pierce, and Thurston counties), including - but not limited to - cities (Title 35 RCW and Title 35A RCW), counties (Title 36 RCW), port districts (Title 53 RCW), water-sewer districts (Title 57 RCW), irrigation districts (Title 83 RCW), school districts and educational service districts (Title 28A RCW), fire districts (Title 52 RCW), transit agencies (e.g., Ch. 35.58 RCW, Ch. 36.57A RCW, Ch. 36.73 RCW, Title 81 RCW), public utility districts (Title 54 RCW), and state agencies (Ch. 39.04 RCW), for their projected needs for small public works, and for consulting services throughout 2025. Additionally, MRSC advertises on behalf of some local governments for their projected needs for vendor services throughout 2025. Interested businesses may apply at any time by visiting the MRSC Rosters website at www.mrscrosters.org. For questions about MRSC Rosters, email mrscrosters@mrsc.org.

Some or all of the listed government agencies may choose to use the MRSC Rosters service to select businesses. Master contracts for certain types of work may be required.

SMALL PUBLIC WORKS ROSTERS:

Service categories include construction, building, renovation, remodeling, alteration, repair, or improvement of real property as referenced in RCW 39.04.152. Sub-categories can be viewed on the MRSC Rosters website.

CONSULTANT ROSTERS: Service categories include architectural, engineering, and surveying services as referenced in Chapter 39.80 RCW, as well as other personal and professional consulting services. Sub-categories can be viewed on the MRSC Rosters website.

VENDOR ROSTERS: Service categories include supplies, materials, and equipment not being purchased in connection with public works contracts and limited service contracts as referenced in RCW 39.04.190. Subcategories can be viewed on the MRSC Rosters website.

A list of currently subscribing government agencies that have their Small Works Roster, Consultant Roster, and Vendor Roster hosted by MRSC Rosters can be found at https://www.mrscrosters.org/participating-agencies or by contacting the MRSC Rosters Program Coordinator at 206-625-1300 ext. 14. New government agencies may join at any time. The list reflects current active agencies. Published in the Dispatch January 1, 2025

IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON (RCW 46.55.130), READY SET TOW #11850 WILL SELL ABANDONED VEHICLES TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER ON January 7, 2025. VIEWING STARTS AT 9:00 AM AND AUCTION STARTS AT 10:00 AM. FOR A LIST OF VEHICLES OR QUESTIONS CALL 253-290-8479. YOU MAY ALSO VISIT OUR FACEBOOK PAGE, READY SET TOW TACOMA, THE FRIDAY PRIOR, TO VIEW THE AUCTION LIST. THE SALE LOCATION IS: 2253 LINCOLN AVE TACOMA, WA 98421 Published in the Dispatch January 1, 2025

IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON (rcw46.55.130), GRAHAM TOWING #5124 WILL SELL ABANDONED VEHICLES TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER ON January 7, 2025 AT 11:00am. PRIOR INSPECTION WILL BE FROM 10:00am UNTIL 11:00am. THIS COMPANY CAN BE CONTACTED AT 253-262-2869. FOR QUESTIONS REGARDING THE AUCTION. THE SALE IS LOCATION IS: 10015 213TH ST E GRAHAM, WA 98338 Published in the Dispatch January 1, 2025

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR THE COUNTY OF PIERCE WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., Plaintiff, vs. ERIC G NOLF, CHRISTINE R NOLF; Defendants. Case No.: 24-2-11518-3 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION To: ERIC G NOLF, CHRISTINE R NOLF, THE STATE OF WASHINGTON TO THE SAID DEFENDANTS: You are hereby summoned to appear within sixty days after the date of the first publication of this summons, to wit, within sixty days after the 11th day of December, 2024, and defend the above entitled action in the above entitled court, and answer the complaint of the Plaintiff, Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC, and serve a copy of your answer upon the undersigned attorneys for Plaintiff, McCarthy & Holthus, LLP at the office below stated; and in case of your failure so to do, default and an order allowing entry of the premises for the purposes of preservation of property will be rendered against you according to the demand of the complaint, which

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has been filed with the clerk of said court. The basis for the complaint is an injunction to preserve the property located at the address of 16819 119TH AVE CT E, PUYALLUP, WA 98374, Pierce County, Washington as a result of a default under the terms of the note and deed of trust.

DATED: December 4, 2024 McCarthy & Holthus, LLP s/Grace Chu Grace Chu WSBA No. 51256 David Swartley WSBA No. 51732 108 1st Avenue South, Ste. 400 Seattle, WA 98104 Attorneys for Plaintiff Published in the Dispatch December 11, 18, 25, January 1, 8 & 15, 2025

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR PIERCE COUNTY In Re the Matter of the Estate of: JANET D. ANDERSON, Deceased. NO. 24-4-02687-1

PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS

RCW 11.40.030 The Personal Representatives named below have 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 Representatives 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 (30) days after the Personal Representatives served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(3); or (2) four ( 4) 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 FILING COPY OF NOTICE TO CREDITORS with the Clerk of Court: December 3, 2024 DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: December 18, 2025 /s/ PENNALL VIA DURR JONES Personal Representative of the Estate of JANET D. ANDERSON Presented by: JAMES F. CHRISTNACHT, WSBA 14726 2554 Locust Ave W. Suite E University Place, WA 98466 (253) 565-0270 Published in the Dispatch December 18, 25 & January 1, 2025 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KING IN THE ESTATE OF LORI LAZARUS AKA LORI J. STEAD FNA LORI J. MOHLER Deceased. NO. 24-4-07291-5 KNT PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administrator named below has been appointed as administrator 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 administrator or the administrator’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 administrator 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 filing: December 17, 2024 Date of first publication: December 25, 2024 /s/ Maranda Rae Stead MARANDA RAE

STEAD Administrator for the Estate of LORI LAZARUS AKA LORI J. STEAD

FNA LORI J. MOHLER c/o Marine View Law & Escrow PLLC 22021 7th Avenue South Suite 6 Des Moines, WA 98198

Tel: (206) 878-8777 /s/ Renee Roman Renee Roman, WSBA #17728 Attorney for the Estate of LORI LAZARUS AKA

LORI J. STEAD FNA LORI J. MOHLER Marine View Law & Escrow PLLC 22021 7th Avenue South Suite 6 Des Moines, WA 98198 Tel: (206) 878-8777

Published in the Dispatch December 25, January 1 & 8, 2025

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF SNOHOMISH In the Matter of the Estate of Matthew R. Huft, Deceased CAUSE NO. 24-4-4013931 NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.020) The person named below has been appointed Administrator 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 provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Administrator or the Administrator’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 Administrator 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: December 18, 2024 ADMINISTRATOR Cara L. Werner 428 Cider Rd Athol, ID 83801 ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE Amber L. Hunt Woodinville Law 13901 NE 175th St, Ste G Woodinville, WA 98072 (425) 485-6600 Published in the Dispatch December 18, 25 & January 1, 2025 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR PIERCE COUNTY In Re The Estate of: TAKIKO THADEN, Deceased. No. 23-4-01774-1 AMENDED PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) (NTCRD) The person named below has been appointed as Administrator 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 Administrator or the Administrator’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 Administrator served or mailed the notice to the creditors as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of this 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 11.40.60. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of First Publication: Wednesday, December 18, 2024 Administrator: Chad Horner DATED this 12th day of December, 2024. /s/ Chad Horner Chad Horner, WSBA #27122 CURRAN LAW FIRM, P.S. 33400 9th Avenue S, Suite 120 Federal Way, WA 98003 Telephone: 253-852-2345 Facsimile: 253-852-2030 Email: chorner@ curranfirm.com Administrator Address for Mailing or Service: Curran Law Firm, P.S. 33400 9th Avenue S, Suite 120 Federal Way, WA 98003 Published in the Dispatch December 18, 25 & January 1, 2025

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 175851 Grantor: Brian D Ranger and Gail A Ranger, Husband and Wife Current beneficiary of the deed of trust: Nationstar Mortgage LLC Current trustees of the deed of trust: Prime Recon LLC Current mortgage servicer of the deed of trust: Nationstar Mortgage, LLC Reference number of the deed of trust: 202210070053 Parcel number(s): 5000710320 I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Trustee will, on 01/10/2025, at the hour of 10:00 AM The 2ND floor entry plaza outside the County Courthouse, 930 Tacoma Avenue South, Tacoma, WA 98402 in the City of Tacoma, State of Washington, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at the time of sale, the following described real property, situated in the County of Pierce, State of Washington, to-wit: LOT 32 OF GLEN MEADOWS, AS PER PLAT RECORDED SEPTEMBER 24, 1992 UNDER RECORDING NO. 9209240295, RECORDS OF PIERCE COUNTY AUDITOR; SITUATE IN THE COUNTY OF PIERCE, STATE OF WASHINGTON. The postal address of which is more commonly known as: 24516 47th Ave E, Graham, WA 98338. which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated September 28, 2022, recorded October 7, 2022, under Auditor’s File No. 202210070053, records of Pierce County, Washington, from Brian D Ranger and Gail A Ranger, Husband and Wife, as Grantor, to Quality Loan Service, Corp of WA, as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as designated nominee for Nationstar Mortgage LLC D/B/A Mr. Cooper, as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned, under an Assignment recorded 06/21/2024, under Auditor’s File No. 202406210320 of official records in the Office of the Auditor of Pierce County, Washington. 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. 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: $24,187.92 ; IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: Principal Balance of $379,141.05, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument secured from 01/01/2024, 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. The sale will be made without warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances on the 10th day of January, 2025. The default(s) referred to in paragraph III must be cured by the 30th day of December, 2024 (11 days before the sale date), to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time on or before the 30th day of December, 2024 (11 days before the sale date), the default(s) as set forth in paragraph III is/are cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. The sale may be terminated any time after the 30th day of December, 2024 (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 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 addresses: Current Occupant 24516 47th Ave E Graham, WA 98338 All Unknown Persons, Parties, or Occupants 24516 47th Ave E Graham, WA 98338 Gail A Ranger 24516 47th Ave E Graham, WA 98338 Brian D Ranger 24516 47th Ave E Graham, WA 98338 by both first-class and certified mail on the 2nd day of August, 2024, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served on the 2nd day of August, 2024, 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 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. Prime Recon LLC 1330 N. Washington Street, Suite 3575 Spokane, WA 99201 Phone: (888) 725-4142 COMPLIANCE WITH RCW 61.24.031, RCW 61.24.040 AND RCW 61.24.163, IF APPLICABLE: For owner-occupied residential real property, before the Notice of Trustee’s Sale is recorded, transmitted, or served, the beneficiary has complied with RCW 61.24.031, RCW 61,24.040, and, if applicable, RCW 61.24.163. Dated: 9/3/2024 Devin Ormonde, Assistant Vice President THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. You have only until 90 days BEFORE the date of sale listed in this Notice of Trustee’s Sale to be referred to mediation. It this is an Amended Notice of Trustee’s Sale providing a 45day notice of the sale, mediation must be requested no later than 25 calendar days BEFORE the date of sale listed in this Amended Notice of Trustee’s Sale. 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: 1-877-894-HOME (4663) Website: https://dfi.wa.gov/ homeownership/mortgage-assistanceprograms The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development. Telephone: 1-800-225-5342 Website: https://www.hud.gov/program offices/housing/sfh/fharesourcectr The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys. Telephone: 1-800-606-4819 Website: https://nwjustice.org/get-legal-help 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 tenantoccupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. A-4824552 12/11/2024, 01/01/2025

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No.

176808 Grantor: Robert Steven Palmer, an unmarried man Current beneficiary of the deed of trust: USAA FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK Current trustees of the deed of trust: Prime Recon LLC Current mortgage servicer of the deed of trust: Nationstar Mortgage, LLC Reference number of the deed of trust: 201005250144 in Book xx, Page xx Parcel number(s): 9455500050I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Trustee will, on 01/31/2025, at the hour of 10:00 AM The 2ND floor entry plaza outside the County Courthouse, 930 Tacoma Avenue South, Tacoma, WA 98402 in the City of Tacoma, State of Washington, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at the time of sale, the following described real property, situated in the County of Pierce, State of Washington, to-wit: TRACT 5 OF WEST SHORE TERRACE 5TH ADDITION, A REPLAT OF A PORTION OF NIXON LAKE TRACTS, PIERCE COUNTY, WASHINGTON.. The postal address of which is more commonly known as: 9107 Cecile Ct SW, Lakewood, WA 98498, which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated May 5, 2010, recorded May 25, 2010, under Auditor’s File No. 201005250144 in Book xx, Page xx, records of Pierce County, Washington, from Robert Steven Palmer, an unmarried man, as Grantor, to Chicago Title Insurance Company, a Nebraska Corporation, as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of USAA Federal Savings Bank, as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned, under an Deed of Trust recorded 05/25/2010, under Auditor’s File No. 201005250144 of official records in the Office of the Auditor of Pierce County, Washington. 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. 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: $23,051.58; IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: Principal Balance of $ 7,825.87, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument secured from 05/14/2022, and such other costs and fees as are due under the Note or other instrument secured, and as are provided by statute. The abovedescribed real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. The sale will be made without warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances on the 31st day of January, 2025. The default(s) referred to in paragraph III must be cured by the 20th day of January, 2025 (11 days before the sale date), to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time on or before the 20th day of January, 2025 (11 days before the sale date), the defaults) as set forth in paragraph III is/are cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. The sale may be terminated any time after the 20th day of January, 2025 (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 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 addresses: Current Occupant 9107 Cecile Ct SW Lakewood, WA 98498 All Unknown Persons, Parties, or Occupants 9107 Cecile Ct SW Lakewood, WA 98498 Robert Palmer 9107 Cecile Ct SW Lakewood, WA 98498 Robert Steven Palmer 9107 Cecile Ct SW Lakewood, WA 98498 by both first-class and certified mail on the 23rd day of August, 2024, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served on the 22nd day of August, 2024, 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 abovedescribed 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. Prime Recon LLC 1330 N. Washington Street, Suite 3575 Spokane, WA 99201 Phone: (888) 725-4142 COMPLIANCE WITH RCW

For owner-occupied residential real property, before the Notice of Trustee’s Sale is recorded, transmitted, or served, the beneficiary has complied with RCW 61.24.031, RCW 61,24.040, and, if applicable, RCW 61.24.163. Dated: 9/23/2024 Adriana Durham, Vice President THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. You have only until 90 days BEFORE the date of sale listed in this Notice of Trustee’s Sale to be referred to mediation. It this is an Amended Notice of Trustee’s Sale providing a 45-day notice of the sale, mediation must be requested no later than 25 calendar days BEFORE the date of sale listed in this Amended Notice of Trustee’s Sale. 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: 1-877-894-HOME (4663) Website: https://dfi.wa.gov/homeownership/ mortgage-assistance-programs The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development. Telephone: 1-800-225-5342 Website: httns://www. hud.gov/program offices/housing/sfh/ fharesourcectr The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys. Telephone: 1-800-606-4819 Website: https://nwiustice.org/get-legalhelp 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 tenantoccupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. A-4825487 01/01/2025, 01/22/2025

ORIGINAL TRUSTEE SALE RECORDED ON 08/27/2024 IN THE OFFICE OF THE PIERCE COUNTY RECORDER. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE File No.:24-129587 Title Order No.:240334565

Grantor: William J. Esselman and Diana K. Esselman, husband and wife Current beneficiary of the deed of trust: First National Bank of America Current trustee of the deed of trust: Aztec Foreclosure Corporation of Washington Current mortgage servicer of the deed of trust: First National Bank of America Reference number of the deed of trust: 202101120208 Parcel number(s): 6022700640 Abbreviated legal description: LT 64, FALCON CREEK, A P.D.D. Commonly known as: 19319 79th Avenue Ct E, Spanaway, WA 98387 I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Trustee, AZTEC FORECLOSURE CORPORATION OF WASHINGTON will on January 10, 2025, at the hour of 10:00 AM at the Second Floor Entry Plaza outside the Pierce County Courthouse, located at 930 Tacoma Avenue South, in the City of Tacoma, WA, State of Washington, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at time of sale, the following described real property, situated in the County of Pierce, State of Washington, to-wit: PARCEL A: LOT 64 OF FALCON CREEK, ACCORDING TO PLAT RECORDED SEPTEMBER 16, 1998 UNDER RECORDING NO. 9809165002, IN PIERCE COUNTY, WASHINGTON. PARCEL B: A NONEXCLUSIVE EASEMENT FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS AS DELINEATED ON FALCON CREEK, ACCORDING TO PLAT RECORDED SEPTEMBER 16, 1998 UNDER RECORDING NO. 9809165002, IN PIERCE COUNTY, WASHINGTON. which is the subject of that certain Deed of Trust dated November 24, 2020, recorded January 12, 2021, under Auditor’s File No. 202101120208, records of Pierce County, Washington, from William J. Esselman and Diana K. Esselman, husband and wife as Grantor, to First American Title as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Quicken Loans, LLC, its successors and assigns as Beneficiary, which as assigned by Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (“MERS”) to First National Bank of America under an assignment recorded at Instrument No. 202208030218. 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. 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: Delinquent monthly payments from the February 1, 2024 installment on in the sum of $7,066.50 together with

all fees, costs and or disbursements incurred or paid by the beneficiary and or trustee, their employees, agents or assigns. The Trustee’s fees and costs are estimated at $2,282.66 as of August 26, 2024. The amount to cure the default payments as of the date of this notice is $11,528.42. Payments and late charges may continue to accrue and additional advances to your loan may be made. It is necessary to contact the beneficiary or Trustee prior to the time you tender the reinstatement amount so that you may be advised of the exact amount you would be required to pay. IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: Principal Balance $111,502.44, together with interest in the Note or other instrument secured from January 1, 2024, and such other costs and fees as are due under the Note or other instrument secured, and as are provided by statute. The amount necessary to pay off the entire obligation secured by your Deed of Trust as the date of this notice is $117,530.31. Interest and late charges may continue to accrue and additional advances to your loan may be made. It is necessary to contact the beneficiary or Trustee prior to the time you tender the payoff amount so that you may be advised of the exact amount you would be required to pay. 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. The sale will be made without warranty express or implied regarding title, possession, or encumbrances on January 10, 2025. 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 December 30, 2024 (11 days before the sale date), to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time on or before December 30, 2024 (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 December 30, 2024 (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 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 addresses: William J. Esselman 19319 79th Avenue Court E Spanaway, WA 98387 Diana K. Esselman 19319 79th Avenue Court E Spanaway, WA 98387 Unknown Spouse or Domestic Partner of William J. Esselman 19319 79th Avenue Court E Spanaway, WA 98387 Unknown Spouse or Domestic Partner of Diana K. Esselman 19319 79th Avenue Court E Spanaway, WA 98387 William J. Esselman 18107 70th Avenue Court E Puyallup, WA 98375 Unknown Spouse or Domestic Partner of William J. Esselman 18107 70th Avenue Court E Puyallup, WA 98375 Unknown Spouse or Domestic Partner of Diana K. Esselman 18107 70th Avenue Court E Puyallup, WA 98375 Occupant(s) 19319 79th Avenue Court East Spanaway, WA 98387 by both first class and certified mail on July 24, 2024 proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served on July 24, 2024 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. The declaration by the beneficiary pursuant to RCW 61.24.030(7)(a) was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the above addresses on July 24, 2024, proof of which is in possession of the Trustee. VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth above, and whose telephone number is (360) 253-8017 / (877) 430-4787 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 an 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 61.24.60. XI. THIS

NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. You have only 90 calendar days BEORE the date of sale listed in the Notice of Trustee’s Sale. If an amended Notice of Sale is recorded providing a 45-day notice of the sale, mediation must be requested no later than 25 days BEFORE the date of sale listed in the amended Notice of Trustee’s Sale. 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): 1-877894-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: Telephone (Tollfree): 1-800-569-4287 or National Web site: http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/ hcc/fc/index.cfm?webListAction=searc h&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 or Web site: http://nwjustice.org/what-clear XII. FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT NOTICE: AZTEC FORECLOSURE CORPORATION OF WASHINGTON is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. If a discharge has been obtained by any party through bankruptcy proceedings, this shall not be construed to be an attempt to collect the outstanding indebtedness or to hold you personally liable for the debt. DATED this 27h day of August, 2024 AZTEC FORECLOSURE CORPORATION OF WASHINGTON By: Inna D. Fabyanchuk President 1499 SE Tech Center Place, Suite 255 Vancouver, WA 98683 (360) 253-8017 / (877) 430-4787 ADDRESS FOR PERSONAL SERVICE

Aztec Foreclosure Corporation of Washington 1499 SE Tech Center Place, Suite 255 Vancouver, WA 98683 STATE OF WASHINGTON ) ) SS. COUNTY OF CLARK ) This instrument was acknowledged before me this 27th day of August, 2024, by Inna D. Fabyanchuk, President. Kira Lynch Notary Public in and for the State of Washington My Commission Expires: 10/6/2024 KIRA LYNCH Notary Public State of Washington License Number 188037 My Commission Expires October 06, 2024 NPP0464940 To: DISPATCH (PIERCE) 12/11/2024, 01/01/2025

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF PIERCE Estate of: CAROL BEATRICE FELTON, Deceased. No. 24-4-02651-0 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 The Personal Representative named below has been appointed and has qualified as the 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: (1) 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 (2) 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 in Pierce County: December 25, 2024 Personal Representative: Frank D. Staten Attorney for the Personal Representative: Desiree S. Hosannah Address for Mailing or Service: The Hosannah Law Group, PLLC 5631 Tacoma Mall Blvd, Ste. #1, Tacoma, WA 98409 DATED: December 19, 2024 at Tacoma, WA. The Hosannah Law Group, PLLC s/ Desiree S. Hosannah WSBA No 31150 Attorney for Personal Representative The Hosannah Law Group, PLLC 5631 Tacoma Mall Blvd, Ste. #1, Tacoma, WA 98409 Telephone: (253) 476-5977 Email: desiree@dshlg.com Published in the Dispatch December 25, 2024, January 1 & 8, 2025

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY IN PROBATE Estate of BETTY FLESHER, Deceased. No. 24-4-08402-6SEA PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS

RCW 11.40.030 THE PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE NAMED BELOW has been appointed and has qualified as Personal Representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the

claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(3); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in section 11 of this act and RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and non-probate assets. Date of First Publication: December 18, 2024 THERESA MARIE FLESHER, Personal Representative Attorney for Personal Representative: Cory A. McBride WSBA# 49714 Address for Mailing or Service: 4218 S.W. Andover Seattle, WA 98116 Published in the Dispatch December 18, 25 & January 1, 2025

Superior Court of Washington, County of Pierce In re the Parenting and Support of: Child(ren): RYKER JOSEPH JERMY Petitioner/s: VALARIE MARIE JERMY And Respondent/s: DEVERETTE JAUDON TOOMER No. 24-303153-6 Summons Served by Publication (SMPB) Summons Served by Publication To (other party’s name/s): DEVERETTE JAUDON TOOMER I have started a court case by filing a petition. The name of the Petition is: PETITION FOR PARENTING PLAN AND CHILD SUPPORT and PETITION TO MODIFY SUPPORT You must respond in writing if you want the court to consider your side. Deadline! Your Response must be filed and served within 60 days of the date this Summons is published (Publisher enter date of first publication here): December 18, 2024. If you do not file and serve your Response or a Notice of Appearance by the deadline: • No one has to notify you about other hearings in this case, and • The court may approve the requests in the Petition without hearing your side (called a default judgment). Follow these steps: 1. Read the Petition and any other documents that were filed at court with this Summons. Those documents explain what the other party is asking for. 2. Fill out a Response on this form (check the Response that matches the Petition): [X] FL Parentage 332, Response to Petition for Parenting Plan, Residential Schedule and/or Child Support You can get the Response form and other forms you may need at: • The Washington State Courts’ website: www.courts. wa.gov/forms • Washington LawHelp: www.washingtonlawhelp.org, or • The Superior Court Clerk’s office or county law library (for a fee). 3. Serve (give) a copy of your Response to the person who filed this Summons at the address below, and to any other parties. You may use certified mail with return receipt requested. For more information on how to serve, read Superior Court Civil Rule 5. 4. File your original Response with the court clerk at this address: Superior Court Clerk, Pierce County County-City Building, 930 Tacoma Avenue South, Room 110, Tacoma WA 98402 5. Lawyer not required: It is a good idea to talk to a lawyer, but you may file and serve your Response without one. Person filing this Summons or his/her lawyer fills out below: /s/ Valarie Marie Jermy 12/12/2024 VALARIE MARIE JERMY Print name and WSBA No., if any I agree to accept legal papers for this case at (check one): [X] the following address (this does not have to be your home address): 8319 31ST STREET WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE WA 98466 (If this address changes before the case ends, you must notify all parties and the court in writing. You may use the Notice of Address Change form (FL All Family 120). You must also update your Confidential Information Form (FL All Family 001) if this case involves parentage or child support.)

Note: You and the other party/ies may agree to accept legal papers by email under Superior Court Civil Rule 5 and local court rules. This Summons is issued according to Rule 4.1 of the Superior Court Civil Rules of the state of Washington. Published in the Dispatch December 18, 25, January 1, 8, 15 & 22, 2025

Superior Court of Washington, County of Pierce In re: Guardianship of Ashlyn Mae Stuns Petitioner/s: Carrie Breeze And Respondent/s: John Doe No. 24-402257-3 Summons Served by Publication (SMPB) Summons Served by Publication To: John Doe I have started a court case by filing a petition. The name of the Petition is: Minor Guardian Petition You must respond in writing if you want the court to consider your side. Deadline! Your Response must be filed and served within 60 days of the date this Summons is published: December 11, 2024. If you do not file and serve your Response or a Notice of Appearance by the deadline: • No one has to notify you about other hearings in this case, and • The court may approve the requests in the Petition without hearing your side (called a default judgment). Follow these steps: 1. Read the Petition

and any other documents that were filed at court with this Summons. Those documents explain what the other party is asking for. 2. Fill out a Response on this form: [X] Other (specify): Minor Guardian Petition. You can get the Response form and other forms you may need at: • The Washington State Courts’ website: www.courts.wa.gov/forms • Washington LawHelp: www.washingtonlawhelp.org. or • The Superior Court Clerk’s office or county law library (for a fee). 3. Serve (give) a copy of your Response to the person who filed this Summons at the address below, and to any other parties. You may use certified mail with return receipt requested. For more information on how to serve, read Superior Court Civil Rule 5. 4. File your original Response with the court clerk at this address: Superior Court Clerk Pierce County 930 Tacoma Ave. S, Rm 110, Tacoma WA 98402. 5. Lawyer not required: It is a good idea to talk to a lawyer, but you may file and serve your Response without one. Person filing this Summons or his/her lawyer fills out below: Signature: Carrie Breeze Date: 12-9-2024 I agree to accept legal papers for this case at: [X] the following address (this does not have to be your home address): 6509 208th St. S.W. Apt. K-8 Lynnwood, WA 98036 (If this address changes before the case ends, you must notify all parties and the court in writing. You may use the Notice of Address Change form (FL Al Family 120). You must also update your Confidential Information Form (FL Al Family 001] if this case involves parentage or child support.) Note: You and the other party/ ies may agree to accept legal papers by email under Superior Court Civil Rule 5 and local court rules. This Summons is issued according to Rule 4.1 of the Superior Court Civil Rules of the state of Washington. Published in the Dispatch December 11, 18, 25, January 1, 8 & 15, 2025

TS No WA07000184-24-1 TO No 240328816-WA-MSI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PURSUANT TO THE REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON CHAPTER 61.24 ET. SEQ. Grantor: GARRETT JARVIMAKI AND SARA JARVIMAKI, A MARRIED COUPLE Current Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust: Mortgage Financial Services, LLC Original Trustee of the Deed of Trust: TICOR TITLE COMPANY Current Trustee of the Deed of Trust: MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps Current Mortgage Servicer of the Deed of Trust: ServiceMac, LLC Reference Number of the Deed of Trust: Instrument No. 202307120407 Parcel Number: 7470033170 I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on January 31, 2025, 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 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: BEGINNING 212.5 FEET NORTH OF THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF BLOCK 105, AMENDED MAP OF FIRST SCHOOL LAND ADDITION TO CITY OF TACOMA, ACCORDING TO PLAT RECORDED IN BOOK 7 OF PLATS AT PAGE(S) 77, IN PIERCE COUNTY, WASHINGTON; THENCE EAST 142 FEET; THENCE NORTH 36 FEET; THENCE WEST 142 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 36 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. SITUATE IN THE COUNTY OF PIERCE, STATE OF WASHINGTON. APN: 7470033170 More commonly known as 3839 S G ST, TACOMA, WA 984186763 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated July 11, 2023, executed by GARRETT JARVIMAKI AND SARA JARVIMAKI, A MARRIED COUPLE as Trustor(s), to secure obligations in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. (“MERS”), as designated nominee for MOVEMENT MORTGAGE, LLC, Beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, recorded July 12, 2023 as Instrument No. 202307120407 and the beneficial interest was assigned to Mortgage Financial Services, LLC and recorded June 14, 2024 as Instrument Number 202406140325 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Pierce County, Washington. II. No action commenced by Mortgage Financial Services, LLC, the current Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrowers’ or Grantors’ 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: DELINQUENT PAYMENT

INFORMATION From February 1, 2024 To September 27, 2024 Number of Payments 8 Monthly Payment $30,538.08

Total $30,538.08 LATE CHARGE INFORMATION February 1, 2024 September 27, 2024 $866.32 $866.32 PROMISSORY NOTE INFORMATION

Note Dated: July 11, 2023 Note Amount

$483,215.00 Interest Paid To: January 1, 2024 Next Due Date: February 1, 2024 Current Beneficiary: Mortgage Fi

January 1, 2025

nancial Services, LLC Contact Phone No: 877-297-5484 Address: 9726 Old Bailes Road, Suite 200, Fort Mill, SC 29707 IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $481,059.69, 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 January 31, 2025. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by January 20, 2025, (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 January 20, 2025 (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 January 20, 2025 (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 Financial Services, LLC or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): ADDRESS GARRETT JARVIMAKI 3839 S G ST, TACOMA, WA 98418-6763 SARA JARVIMAKI 3839 S G ST, TACOMA, WA 984186763 by both first class and certified mail on August 27, 2024, 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 August 27, 2024 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. Mediation MUST be requested between the time you receive the Notice of Default and no later than 90 calendar days BEFORE the date of sale listed in the Notice of Trustee Sale. If an amended Notice of Trustee Sale is recorded providing a 45day notice of the sale, mediation must be requested no later than 25 calendar days BEFORE the date of sale listed in the amended Notice of Trustee Sale. 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: September 27, 2024 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:

711 949.252.8300 For Reinstatement/ Pay Off Quotes, contact MTC Financial Inc. DBA Trustee Corps Order Number 106769, Pub Dates: 01/01/2025, 01/22/2025, EATONVILLE DISPATCH TS No WA07000211-24-1 TO No 240375847-WA-MSI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PURSUANT TO THE REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON CHAPTER 61.24 ET. SEQ. Grantor: SHAWN KOCHER AND NIKLAS KOCHER, WIFE AND HUSBAND Current Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust: Nationstar Mortgage LLC Original Trustee of the Deed of Trust: LENNAR TITLE, INC. Current Trustee of the Deed of Trust: MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps Current Mortgage Servicer of the Deed of Trust: NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Reference Number of the Deed of Trust: Instrument No. 202111040290 Parcel Number: 6027581180 I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on January 10, 2025, 10:00 AM, The 2nd floor entry plaza outside the County 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 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: LOT 118, THE CROSSINGS AT SUNRISE, A PLAT COMMUNITY, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT RECORDED DECEMBER 30, 2020 UNDER RECORDING NO. 2020123005012, RECORDS OF PIERCE COUNTY. APN: 6027581180 More commonly known as 12902 179TH ST E, PUYALLUP, WA 98374 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated November 1, 2021, executed by SHAWN KOCHER AND NIKLAS KOCHER, WIFE AND HUSBAND as Trustor(s), to secure obligations in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. (“MERS”), as designated nominee for LENNAR MORTGAGE, LLC, Beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, recorded November 4, 2021 as Instrument No. 202111040290 and the beneficial interest was assigned to Nationstar Mortgage LLC and recorded July 22, 2024 as Instrument Number 202407220315 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Pierce County, Washington. II. No action commenced by Nationstar Mortgage LLC, the current Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrowers’ or Grantors’ 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: DELINQUENT PAYMENT INFORMATION

From March 1, 2024 To September 6, 2024 Number of Payments 1 $22,932.83

Total $22,932.83 LATE CHARGE INFORMATION March 1, 2024 September 6, 2024 $382.56 $382.56 PROMISSORY NOTE INFORMATION Note

Dated: November 1, 2021 Note Amount

$576,312.00 Interest Paid To: February 1, 2024 Next Due Date: March 1, 2024

Current Beneficiary: Nationstar Mortgage LLC Contact Phone No: 800-3069027 Address: 8950 Cypress Waters Blvd., Coppell, TX 75019 IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $549,241.37, 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 January 10, 2025. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by December 30, 2024, (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 December 30, 2024 (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 December 30, 2024 (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, Nationstar Mortgage LLC or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): ADDRESS NIKLAS KOCHER 12902 179TH ST E, PUYALLUP, WA 98374 SHAWN KOCHER 12902 179TH ST E, PUYALLUP, WA 98374 by both first class and certified mail on August 7, 2024, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served with said written Notice of De-

fault or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place August 7, 2024 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 salepursuant 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. Mediation MUST be requested between the time you receive the Notice of Default and no later than 90 calendar days BEFORE the date of sale listed in the Notice of Trustee Sale. If an amended Notice of Trustee Sale is recorded providing a 45-day notice of the sale, mediation must be requested no later than 25 calendar days BEFORE the date of sale listed in the amended Notice of Trustee Sale. 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: September 9, 2024 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: 711 949.252.8300 For Reinstatement/Pay Off Quotes, contact MTC Financial Inc. DBA Trustee Corps Order Number 106256, Pub Dates: 12/11/2024, 01/01/2025, EATONVILLE DISPATCH

ESTATE OF SANDRA JEAN PENLAND

PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS

RCW 11.48.030 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 by 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: Dec. 18, 2024. Personal representative: Sarah Jean Lenhart. Attorney for the Personal Representative: JJ Ryan Law. Address for mailing or service: 860 East Ln., Kent, WA 98030. Court of probate proceedings and cause number: Pierce County Superior Court, 19-4-02067-6ESTATE OF SANDRA JEAN PENLAND PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.48.030 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 by

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: Dec. 18, 2024. Personal representative: Sarah Jean Lenhart. Attorney for the Personal Representative: JJ Ryan Law. Address for mailing or service: 860 East Ln., Kent, WA 98030. Court of probate proceedings and cause number: Pierce County Superior Court, 19-4-020676 Published in the Tacoma Weekly & Dispatch December 25, January 1 & 8, 2025

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF IDAHO IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF CANYON IDAHO STATE POLICE, by and through Colonel Bill Gardiner, Director, Plaintiff, vs. FIVE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED AND EIGHTY DOLLARS ($5,680.00) IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY, Defendant. Case No. CV14-24-10758

SUMMONS NOTICE: A CIVIL FORFEITURE ACTION HAS BEEN FILED AGAINST THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PROPERTY BY THE ABOVE-NAMED PLAINTIFF(S). IF YOU FAIL TO FILE AN ANSWER TO ASSERT YOUR RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST IN THE ABOVE-DESCRIBED PROPERTY WITHIN TWENTY-ONE (21) DAYS OF THE SERVICE OF THIS SUMMONS, OR WITHIN TWENTY-ONE (21) DAYS OF THE LAST PUBLICATION OF THIS SUMMONS, WHICHEVER IS EARLIER, THE COURT MAY ENTER JUDGMENT TERMINATING ANY RIGHT YOU MAY HAVE IN THE DEFENDANT PROPERTY WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE. READ THE INFORMATION BELOW. TO: DONTEISE L. MOSLEY

You are hereby notified that in order to defend this lawsuit, an appropriate written response must be filed with the Fifth Judicial District County of Jeromoe, 1115 Albany St. Room 201, Caldwell, ID 83605 within 21 days after service of this Summons on you, or if by mail, within 21 days after the mailing of this Summons. If you fail to so respond the court may enter judgment as demanded by the Plaintiff(s) in the Complaint. A copy of the Complaint is served with this Summons. If you wish to seek the advice or representation by an attorney in this matter, you should do so promptly so that your written response, if any, may be filed in time and other legal rights protected. An appropriate written response requires compliance with Rule 8(b) and other Idaho Rules of Civil Procedure and shall also include: The title and number of this case; If your response is an Answer to the Complaint, it must contain admissions or denials of the separate allegations of the Complaint and other defenses you may claim, and must be verified; Your signature, mailing address and telephone number, or the signature, mailing address and telephone number of your attorney; Proof of mailing or delivery of a copy of your response to plaintiff’s attorney, as designated above. To determine whether you must pay a filing fee with your response, contact the Clerk of the above-named court. DATED 10/28/2024 by: Rick Hogaboam, Clerk of the District Court - JUDGE THOMAS WHITNEY Published in the Tacoma Weekly & Dispatch December 18, 25, January 1 & 8, 2025

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR GRAYS HARBOR COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of: KAREN UTTER, Deceased. No. 24-4-00311-14 NOTICE TO CREDITORS 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 a 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: December 18, 2024. ERIK UTTER Personal Representative PHILLIPS, KRAUSE & BROWN Attorneys for Personal Representative By:

JAMES M. BROWN, WSBA #11634 Addresses for Mailing or Service: Phillips, Krause & Brown 104 S. Chehalis Street, Suite 1 Post Office Box 2110 Aberdeen, WA 98520 Telephone: (360) 532-8380 Clerk of Court Grays Harbor County Superior Court 102 W. Broadway, Room 203 Montesano, WA 98563 Published in the Tacoma Weekly & Dispatch December 18, 25 & January 1, 2025

NOTICE OF COMPLETE LAND USE APPLICATION(S)

The City of Puyallup Development Center hereby announces that the following complete land use application(s) have been submitted for processing. Planning Case No. PLSSP20240120: Applicant: Eric Russell Location: 1801 9TH ST SE, PUYALLUP, WA 98372; Zoning: Low Urban Density Single Family Residential Zone (RS-10) Request: Proposal to move approx. 800 cubic yards of clean fill material from 600 39th Ave SW to 1801 9th St SE.

Comment Due Date: Written comments will be accepted if filed with the Development and Permitting Services Department on or before 3:00PM on January 15th, 2025.

SEPA status:

The City may issue a Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) or Mitigated Determination of Non-Significance (MDNS) for this proposal under the optional DNS SEPA process, provided in WAC 197-11-355. This may be your only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts of the proposed project. The proposal may include mitigation measures under applicable codes, and the project review process may incorporate or require mitigation measures regardless of whether an EIS is prepared. A copy of the subsequent threshold determination for the proposal may be obtain upon request. Consistent with WAC 197-11-545 regarding consulted agencies, other agencies and the public, comments must be received on this notice to retain future rights to appeal the subject Determination. Environmental mitigation measures under consideration: None identified as of the date of this notice.

Public Comments: Please be advised that any response to this letter will become a matter of Public Record. The public, consulted agencies and other agencies are encouraged to contact the staff listed below to become a ‘Party of Record’ on the subject permit application(s). The public may review contents of the official file for the subject proposal, provide written comments, participate in public hearings/meetings for the subject permit(s), and request a copy of the final decision. General application information is available for public review at www.cityofpuyallup. org/ActivePermits. The application file is available for review at https://permits. puyallupwa.gov/portal/. Please click on the ‘ Application Search’ button under the ‘ Planning Division’ header. Once you have navigated to the Planning Division Application search page, you can search by the case number or site address. The file can also be viewed in person at Puyallup City Hall during normal business hours (9:00am - 3:00pm) at the Development and Permitting Services Center at 333 South Meridian, 2nd floor, Puyallup, WA 98371). Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Information The City of Puyallup in accordance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), commits to nondiscrimination on the basis of disability. This material can be made available in an alternate format by emailing Michelle Ochs at michelleo@ puyallupwa.gov, by calling (253) 253841-5485, writing us via mail (333 South Meridian, Puyallup, WA 98371) or by visiting the Development and Permitting Services Center at 333 South Meridian, 2nd floor, Puyallup, WA 98371). Staff contact: Chris Beale, Senior Planner - (253) 841-5418 | CBeale@PuyallupWA.gov

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