Queen Anne News 11-30-2022

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Seattle Center Winterfest presented by Symetra kicked off with a full day of activities Friday, including Illuminate Winterfest

Presented by Symetra and a Fountain of Light dance party at the International fountain. Visitors also enjoyed family-friendly entertainment such as ice carving, stage performances, holiday-themed movies, festive food vendors and more. Seattle Center Winterfest continues through New Year’s Eve. Visit seattlecenter.com/winterfest or Facebook for a list of events, attractions and performances.

A celebration of winter

Magnolia Chorale performing variety of songs in holiday concert

By Jessica Keller QA & Magnolia News editor

When Joseph To took over as Magnolia Chorale director this fall, his plans for the choir included promoting a mission of diversity, equity and inclusion.

His inaugural winter holiday program, “Good Tidings — A Global Celebration,” features a lineup that aligns with his philosophy for the chorale and features a variety of songs from different cultures across the globe.

“It is a concert about reflection, celebrations and togetherness, and we hope that our audience will enjoy the music and the community as much as we do,” To said.

This year, the chorale will perform two concerts, at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 9 and 2 p.m. on Dec.

Photo courtesy Meghan McLaughlin/Seattle Center

Photo by Jessica Keller Magnolia Chorale Director Joseph To conducts his choir through “Riu Riu Chiu,” a 16th century Spanish carol, at a rehearsal earlier this month. It is one of many songs the chorale will perform at its upcoming winter concerts, Dec. 9 and Dec. 11.

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COMMUNITY BRIEFS

Boy Scouts tree lot open

The Queen Anne Boy Scouts annual tree and wreath lot is now open at 339 W. Nickerson St. on the Seattle Pacific campus. Hours are from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sundays, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Fridays, and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturdays. The scouts are offering deliveries to people’s houses, as well. The tree lot supports the Boy Scout Troops activities, as well as the Queen Anne Food Bank.

Queen Anne Community Council to meet Dec. 7

The next Queen Anne Community Council meeting will take place at 7 p.m. Dec. 7. It will feature a special presentation by Rut Perez-Studer, Port of Seattle fishing and commercial vessel services senior manager, who will discuss the role the port’s operations play in Seattle’s economy and job opportunities in the business

sector. Sign up to receive the Zoom link at signup.com/go/ XWzpevS.

Queen Anne chamber hosting Holiday Magic

The Queen Anne Chamber of Commerce is hosting its annual “Holiday Magic” shopping event along Queen Anne Avenue from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday on Queen Anne Avenue. Shops will be open late, and many will be hosting special holiday events.

The Chamber is also hosting its annual grand tree lighting at 5:30 p.m. on Dec. 9 on Queen Anne Avenue North in the plaza, between Trader Joes and Wag ’N Wash. The SeaChordsmen will be performing.

Arboretum Holiday Sale returns this weekend

The Arboretum Foundation’s annual holiday sale, Gifts & Greens Galore, returns from

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday to the Graham Visitors Center (2300 Arboretum Drive East, Seattle) at Washington Park Arboretum. This year will feature:

• Holiday wreaths, handcrafted by Foundation volunteers.

• Pre-bundled, fresh-cut loose greens.

• Nature-inspired gifts and stocking stuffers, including locally crafted jewelry, home decor, gardening books, puzzles and soaps.

• Ornaments, for decorating holiday trees and mantelpieces.

• Local foods, including Jonboy Caramels, Chukar Cherries and honey from the Puget Sound Beekeepers Association. Parking and admission is free. Card and mobile payments only. All purchases benefit the Arboretum. For more information, call 206-325-4510 or visit arboretumfoundation.org/ events.

Conservation district hosting annual election

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King Conservation District is holding its annual Board of Supervisors Election. The election will use online ballot access for the fourth year.

This is a mostly county-wide election that does not appear on the standard special elections ballot. KCD is a governmental agency and the KCD Board of Supervisors oversees a roughly $8 million budget paid by residents of King County through rates and charges.

Candidate filing is from Dec. 5 through Dec. 9. The voting period is from 8 a.m. on Jan. 24 to 8 p.m. on Feb. 14.

KCD assists private residents with forestry management, streamside and shoreline enhancement, farm conservation planning, and other environmental efforts. It works with cities and community organizations to support community gardens, urban forest canopy, and local food systems. KCD is funded primarily by a per-parcel assessment fee paid by residents of the district.

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All King County registered voters except residents within the city limits of Enumclaw, Federal Way, Milton, Pacific and Skykomish that are not member jurisdictions of the district are eligible.

Democracy Live operates the online ballot access portal and King County Elections will tabulate all ballots and report all results.

To increase awareness of the election, KCD will be mailing out roughly 800,000 postcards to registered voter households in the district with information on how to vote in the board election. These postcards will arrive in mailboxes at the beginning of the voting period. The League of Women Voters is also planning to host a candidate forum on Jan. 24 to launch the voting period.

An all-volunteer, five-member Board of Supervisors is responsible for overseeing KCD operations and budget, and setting policy. Voters elect three supervisors and the Washington State Conservation Commission appoints two supervisors. Supervisors serve three-year terms. For more information about the election and candidate filing, visit kingcd.org/elections.

About KCD

KCD is a nonregulatory, governmental special purpose district authorized by the State of Washington since 1949. It is an independent agency overseen by a five-member board of supervisors.

KCD’s primary source of funding is a perparcel rates and charges administered through an Interlocal Agreement with King County and has an annual budget of roughly $8 million.

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KCD is a special purpose district committed to helping people engage in stewardship and conservation of natural resources, serving over two million people in 34 cities and unincorporated King County (excluding the cities of Enumclaw, Federal Way, Milton, Pacific, and Skykomish that are not member jurisdictions).

KCD provides education, technical assistance, and financial incentives to private residents to take conservation actions in forest management, farm conservation planning, wildfire preparedness, and streamside and shoreline enhancement. We also work with cities and other organizations to support community gardens, urban forest canopy, and local food systems through technical assistance and grants.

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Poet, cage fighter Jenny Liou speaks about ‘Muscle Memory’ at Seattle Public Library

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Residents are invited to an event featuring poet, science writer and retired professional cage fighter Jenny Liou, who will be in conversation with Seattle poet and KUOW public radio host Shin Yu Pai from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Dec. 7 at the Seattle Public Library. The free event will be held at the Central Library (Level 1 Microsoft Auditorium) with an option to view the livestream online. Registration is available at eventbrite.com/e/429473676327.

At the event, Liou will discuss her debut collection of poetry “Muscle Memory,” in which the Washingtonbased poet grapples with violence and identity, beginning with the chain-link enclosure of the prizefighter’s cage and radiating outward into the diasporic sweep of Chinese American history.

Presented in partnership with Open Books, this is the final event in the Library’s fall Public Engagement series guest-curated by Pai, which also featured poet Pamela Sneed and Oglala Lakota Chef Sean Sherman. Events in the series are supported by The Seattle Public Library Foundation and the Gary and Connie Kunis Foundation.

More Library information

The Library frequently works with guest curators to develop community-responsive programming. See the guest curator page for more information. Contact the Library’s “Ask Us” service by phone at 206-386-4636 or by email or chat at spl.org/Ask.

Industry fears Washington wage law could spike costs, skew labor market

By Lawrence Wilson The Center Square contributor

Wages are on the rise in some Washington counties, and many employers are concerned that a recent decision by the Washington Supreme Court could drive them even higher. Others fear the law will favor out-of-county tradesmen at the expense of local laborers.

At issue is the state’s prevailing wage law, which the high court declared constitutional last month, reversing a lower court finding. Several groups of builders and contractors had brought against the 2018 statute, claiming it created “an unconstitutional delegation of legislative authority.”

The statute “requires the industrial statistician” at the Washington Department of Labor and Industries “to adopt the prevailing wage from whichever collective bargaining agreement (CBA) covering work in a particular county has the highest wages, if such a CBA exists,” the high court in its decision.

Prevailing wage rates, which are those the state requires on public projects, are updated twice yearly, in February and in August. A separate rate is determined for each county.

In practical terms, this means that all employers who contract with the government must pay the highest CBA rate for a position, even if there is only one union shop in the area.

Previously, L&I could consider several different metrics to calculate the prevailing wage, which is the hourly wage the government requires contractors to pay their workers.

Andrew Villeneuve, founder of the Northwest Progressive Institute, cheered last month’s Supreme Court ruling.

“This welcome decision confirms that the Legislature followed the Constitution in its efforts to shore up our prevailing wage system, which has been beneficial to Washington workers,” he told The Center Square in an email. “We thank the Court for its thoughtful resolution of the case.”

However, critics have charged that the law will drive up costs on public projects, especially in rural counties, leaving taxpayers to foot the bill.

Brad DePew, Spokane general manager at Performance Contracting Inc., said, “It just doesn’t seem right that the same wage would be paid in Yakima or Omak as it would be in downtown Seattle,”

according to a Spokane Journal of Business report.

Brad Mickelson, president of Modern Dry Wall Inc., thinks the law will allow workers from Seattle to take jobs in central Washington without taking a pay cut.

“It’s going to invite West Side carpenters to work in central Washington at the expense of local workers,” he said.

In Chelan County, wages for drywall applicators have increased 40 percent over one year ago and are now equal to those in King County, which saw only a 6% increase.

Wages in Central and Western Washington are typically lower than in Western Washington due to the difference in cost of living. Median household income in King County is $99,158. In Chelan County it is $61,304. The Cost of Living Index in Seattle is about 136% of the U.S average while it’s 90% of that rate in Spokane and 95% in Yakima.

Jeremy Lott contributed to this report.

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Put the finishing touch on Chanukah celebrations

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Challah is a special bread within Jewish households that is cooked to herald the Sabbath and celebrate various holidays. Jewish scholars indicate that the history of challah can be traced to the scripture story of manna, or bread, that God sent to the Israelites in the wilderness. Also, during the days of the Temple in Jerusalem, Jews presented dough as an offering to priests, who used it to bake their own bread.

Challah can be sweet or savory, and leftovers can make for a delicious French toast base for breakfasts and brunches. Anyone can learn how to make challah for their holiday celebrations. Traditional challah is made with eggs and a shiny egg wash, but this plantbased version uses potato water starch in

the recipe. Bake up a loaf or two with this recipe, courtesy of “Plant-Based Gourmet: Vegan Cuisine for the Home Chef” (Apollo Publishers) by chef Suzi Gerber.

Challah Makes two loaves

• 3 Yukon Gold potatoes or other butter potatoes (about 1 1/2 pounds), peeled and cubed

• 1/3 cup safflower oil or avocado oil

• 1/3 cup sugar

• 5 cups all-purpose flour or gluten-free allpurpose flour

• 1 tablespoon cornstarch

• 1 teaspoon kala namak (Indian black salt)

• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder

• 1 teaspoon sea salt

• 1 packet active instant dry yeast (approximately 1⁄4 ounce)

• ½ cup Homemade Butter (see below), softened and cut into cubes

• 1/3 cup oat milk

1. To make potato water, combine the potatoes with 3 1/2 cups cold water in a large pot, bring to a boil, and keep at a boil for 20 minutes, uncovered. The liquid level should reduce to about 2 cups.

2. Drain the potatoes and reserve the liquid.

3. Combine 1 1/2 cups of the potato water with the safflower oil and sugar in a mixing bowl or a large measuring cup with a pour spout (reserve the remaining potato water). Whisk until sugar is completely dissolved.

4. Combine the flour, cornstarch, kala namak, turmeric, and sea salt in a stand mixer and whisk to combine. Make sure there are no salt clusters for the yeast to contact, then slowly add the yeast.

5. Change the mixer attachment to a dough hook, and slowly add the potato-water mixture to the dry ingredients while mixing. This slow pour should take about a minute.

6. Add in the softened butter, one cube at a time, until fully incorporated.

7. Knead the dough hook on medium-high (number 6 on standard home machines) for 10 minutes, keeping an eye on the elasticity of the dough. Pinch and pull the dough to check its elasticity: When ready, it should stretch like a rubber band and reach about 10 inches without breaking.

8. Let the dough rise, covered, for 45 minutes at room temperature. It should double in size.

9. Portion the dough into 2 equal blocks. Divide each block into thirds to form a traditional straight braid, or into 4 sections to form a round braid. Roll the pieces into equal-sized ribbons that are at least 18 inches long. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and braid the ribbons directly on the parchment, tucking the ends under and

pinching them together.

10. Cover again and let rise a second time, for 30 to 45 minutes. The dough should dramatically increase in size, eliminating any gaps in the braid.

11. Preheat the oven to 375 F.

12. While the bread rises, combine the remaining potato water (about 1/2 cup) with the cornstarch in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer, whisk often until a thick gel forms, and then remove from the heat.

13. Slowly add the oat milk to the gel, whisking until the gel is thin enough to paint.

14. Brush a generous and even amount of the starch-and-oat-milk wash onto the risen bread right before placing in the oven.

15. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, rotating once halfway through. Remove once the crust is smooth and dark and the bottom is strong. When you thump the bottom with your finger, it should sound hollow. The internal temperature should be 190 to 200 F.

16. Paint the loaves again with more of the wash and let cool. Store in zip-top bags. Keep for 3 to 5 days (if they last you that long!) at room temperature, or up to 6 months if frozen.

17. If you over-proof or let the finished loaves sit out uncovered or past 5 days and they get hard, it’s French toast time.

Homemade Butter

Makes approximately 2 1/2 cups

1 cup hempseed milk or full-fat canned coconut milk

1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

1 teaspoon salt

1 ¾ cups melted refined coconut oil (the kind that is solid at room temperature)

3 tablespoons safflower oil, avocado oil, or sunflower oil

1 tablespoon sunflower lecithin powder or 11⁄2 teaspoons liquid lecithin

½ teaspoon arrowroot powder

1. Combine the hempseed milk, apple cider vinegar, and salt and stir. Allow to curdle for 5 to 10 minutes.

2. In a blender or food processor, combine the milk mixture with the remaining ingredients and blend for 2 minutes on high.

3. Pour the mixture into a stick mold or any shape tub and freeze for at least 3 hours.

4. Keeps for up to 1 month in the fridge or up to 6 months in the freezer.

Tip: Use the boiled potatoes from making the potato water and turn into mashed potatoes or potato pancakes.

Magnolia Winterfest features full slate of Saturday events

By Jessica Keller | QA&Mag News editor

For the first time in two years, Magnolia’s Winterfest will return with a full slate of live events Saturday in Magnolia Village.

Winterfest, sponsored by the Magnolia Chamber of Commerce, features a variety of activities and fun for everyone, Chamber spokesperson Ann Goos said.

“We’re getting back to normal, and that feels good, it really does,” Goos said. “What is exciting is when you see the list of everything, it’s a wonderful mix of traditional things we’ve done, as well as some new features.”

The day will kick off with one traditional event: the return of the Swedish pancake breakfast from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Magnolia Lutheran Church. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children, with all proceeds going to charity.

Children can get their pictures with Santa from 4 to 8 p.m. at Windermere, and Magnolia Pub is hosting an ugly sweater

event from 7 to 9:30 p.m.

People can also make ornaments from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Magnolia Dental or dog treats at Pet Pros.

“You always need that stocking stuffer for your little furry friend,” Goos said.

In addition to regular merchandise, many retail merchants will be offering bites to eat or libations to sip while shopping. Restaurants will also be offering lunch specials and hot chocolate for free or reduced cost during the day.

“It’s really going to feel like a whole day of Magnolia in its holiday sweater,” Goos said.

To help people get into the holiday spirit, Goos said this year will feature four hours of caroling in the Village. Back by popular demand is the Magnolia Chorale, which will be performing holiday favorites at the tree-lighting ceremony.

“The one thing I will say, when the Magnolia Chorale is doing their thing, you don’t want to sing, they sound so good,” Goos said.

The Magnolia Chorale invites the public to join the choir members in caroling in the village during Winterfest. They will meet for a quick rehearsal at 3 p.m. at Magnolia United Church of Christ, 3555 W. McGraw St., and caroling in the village from 4 p.m. go 6 p.m. Sign up at contact@magnoliachorale.org so they can have music ready.

At 5 p.m., the traditional tree lighting will take place at Magnolia Garden Center.

The chorale is not the only group singing holiday cheer, however. This year will also feature the Holidames, a choral group led by Ginger Ann Griffis, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. after the Magnolia Chorale.

Local car enthusiasts will also host a Magnolia Jingle Bell Cruise beginning at 6 p.m. and drive 25 decorated classic cars through Magnolia, ending in the village, for some added excitement. They will be collecting toy donations for Pacific Raceways Toy Drive.

For the entire list of events, visit discovermagnolia.org.

Courtesy Metro Creative Homemade challah bread is easy to make for your Chanukah celebrations.

State of Washington grants $32.5M to boost small businesses

By Lawrence Wilson| The Center Square contributor

The Washington State Department of Commerce has announced 22 grants totaling $32.5 million to small business development from the state’s Small Business Innovation Fund, which was funded by the federal American Rescue Plan.

The awards range from $500,000 to $5 million and are conditional pending contract agreement with the grantees.

“We received an unprecedented amount of funding requests,” Linda Womack, managing director of Small Business Finance and Community Support, said in a statement. “The selected pool of organizations represents a wide range of projects that will help small businesses across the state access innovative new programs and services to help them build and grow.”

The innovation fund is designed to spur small business recovery, startup, and growth, and awards from the fund focus on entrepreneurs who are African-Americans and indigenous persons, women-owned businesses, and businesses located in

11 at Magnolia United Church of Christ, 3555 W. McGraw St. The event is free, but goodwill donations to support the chorale are welcome.

Corinne Reschenthaler, Magnolia, joined the chorale at the beginning of the season and said she is excited to sing in a choir again after 15 or so years, since she attended college.

“It’s nice to have a reason to do it as an adult and get together with people,” she said.

Reschenthaler said the Magnolia Chorale is a nice group of people who all take it very seriously. She also appreciates To’s direction and enthusiasm.

underserved, low-income, and rural areas.

The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 is a $1.9 trillion federal stimulus package intended to aid the country’s recovery from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Six grants were awarded for business incubator programs: Center for Inclusive Entrepreneurship, Seattle, $538,000; Chelan Douglas Regional Port Authority, East Wenatchee, $1 million; Colfax Downtown Association, $2.26 million; Multi-Ethnic Business Association (AHANA), Spokane, $2 million; Tri-cities Diversity and Inclusion Council, Richland, $500,000; Downtown Walla Walla Foundation, $636,000; and Washington Manufacturing Services (Impact Washington), Bothell, $529,000.

• Seven grants were made for business accelerator programs: Latino Community Fund of Washington State, Seattle, $2 million; Muslim American Youth Foundation, Burien, $510,000; Native Funds, Chelan, $520,000; Opportunity Council, Bellingham, $1.04 million; Port of Willapa Harbor, Raymond, $2.19 million; Rainier Beach Community Empowerment Coalition (Rainier Beach Action Coalition),

“He has a lot of passion and a lot of energy,” she said.

Reschenthaler said when she first joined she presumed the winter concert would feature many traditional religious pieces, but she was pleased to see the array of songs, including two Hanukkah songs, “Boruch Atoh” and “Hanerot Halalu,” which she appreciates because she is Jewish.

Reschenthaler, a soprano, said she also enjoys performing “Ukrainian Alleluia,” which she said is poignant and beautiful.

Other songs include “African Noel,” which is a traditional spiritual, an Estonian carol, and a Colombian and a Spanish carol, among others.

$578,000, Seattle; and Economic Development Board for Tacoma-Pierce County, $1.89 million.

• Three grants were made for competitiveness programs, given to City of Tacoma, $1 million; Clallam County Economic Development Council, $1.26 million; Port Angeles and Spokane Independent Metro Business Alliance (SIMBA), Spokane, $984,000.

• Four grants were made for improvements and repairs, given to City of Goldendale, $1.04 million; Thurston Economic Development Council, Lacey, $539,000; Town of Odessa, $1.72 million; and University District Partnership, Seattle, $4.99 million.

• A grant for various initiatives was awarded to Composite Recycling Technology Center, Port Angeles, $2.7 million.

Over 120 grant proposals were received by the DOC. Projects were selected based on the following criteria: project opportunity, outcome, solution, project readiness, management and overall budget, equitable and geographic distribution of the funding, the project’s alignment with the legislation and applicant location vs. service area.

To said the concert also features “Fantasia on Christmas Carols,” by Vaughan Williams, which he said is a classic and will feature Robert Wise, whom To describes as an emerging baritone,” as a soloist. The chorale will also feature a string quartet and organ during the concert.

In addition to “Ukrainian Alleluia,” the chorale is dedicating two other songs to Ukraine “hoping that they will find peace and love in the winter season,” To said. To said he wanted to feature songs that show how different cultures celebrate winter across the globe in his first concert for the chorale.

“Wintertime should be about celebrating one another,” he said. “It’s a time for people

in the world to come together, I think.”

Bill Zachary, who has been a member of the Magnolia Chorale since 1989, said this winter holiday concert, like so many others, is a strong lineup and features a variety of songs that he hopes inspire people. He said he wants people to attend and experience the music with the chorale.

“I just want someone to feel it, not just hear it, but feel it,” Zachary said.

The Magnolia Chorale practices Sunday evenings at the church. New members are welcome. Visit magnoliachorale.org for more information.

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Photo by Jessica Keller Members of the Magnolia Chorale practice “Ukrainian Alleluia,” one of the songs they will perform at their upcoming winter concerts, Dec. 9 and Dec. 11.

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United Way of King County needs volunteers to help with the Free Tax Preparation Program.

Funded by United Way, the IRS and the City of Seattle, the program runs from January through April and helps people take advantage of earned income tax credits, the nation’s most vital anti-poverty measure.

Volunteers are fully trained and IRS-certified to help people keep more of what they earn by leveraging anti-poverty tax credits and preparing their taxes for free.

Both in-person and virtual volunteer opportunities are available, including:

• In-Person Tax Preparation Specialists: Prepare tax returns at one of the locations across King County. All specialists are trained to obtain Advanced IRS Tax Law VITA certification.

• Community Intake Specialists:  Assist at tax sites by maintaining client waitlists, answering questions, and connecting clients to important community resources.

• Virtual Tax Preparation Specialists: Prepare tax returns and interface with clients online via the Free Tax Preparation Campaign’s end-to-end case management tool.

Note: All locations will exercise strict COVID-19 protocols and CDC guidelines for safety.

Volunteers do not need any prior knowledge or training to volunteer, though people interested in a virtual opportunity must have a high degree of computer literacy, a stable internet connection and be willing and able to communicate with clients by phone.

In general, it is important that tax volunteers have a friendly attitude, a willingness to be flexible, have general computer experience and are willing to commit to three to six hours of service a week.

The ability to speak another language is helpful, but not required.

Languages in high demand include Spanish, Amharic, Vietnamese, Chinese (Mandarin and Cantonese), Russian, Ukrainian, Somali, and Tagalog.

Visit uwkc.org/volunteer/ free-tax-prep to sign up. Email freetax@uwkc.org with any questions.

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:

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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:

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Instrument No. 20070629001505 Parcel

Number: 8651440410 I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on December 30, 2022, 09:00 AM, Main Entrance, King County Administration Building, 500 4th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104, 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 King, State of Washington, to-wit: LOT 41 OF TIMBERLANE ESTATES DIV. NO. 5 AS PER PLAT RECORDED IN VOLUME 92 OF PLATS, PAGE 3 THROUGH 6, RECORDS OF KING COUNTY AUDITOR; SITUATE IN THE CITY OF COVINGTON, COUNTY OF KING, STATE OF WASHINGTON. APN:

8651440410 More commonly known as 26407 TIMBERLANE DRIVE SOUTHEAST, COVINGTON, WA 98042 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated June 22, 2007, executed by CAROLYN A HARRIS UNMARRIED, WHO ACQUIRED TITLE AS CAROLYN ANNE WESTBERG, AS HER SEPARATE ESTATE as Trustor(s), to secure obligations in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC (“MERS”), as designated nominee for WINSTAR MORTGAGE PARTNERS, INC, Beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, recorded June 29, 2007 as Instrument No. 20070629001505 and that said Deed of Trust was modified by Modification Agreement and recorded September 17, 2014 as Instrument Number 20140917000573 and the beneficial interest was assigned to BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOAN SERVICING LP, FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING LP and recorded July 11, 2012 as Instrument Number 20120711001635 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of King County, Washington. II. No action commenced by BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., the current Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust

The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $219,879.05, 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 December 30, 2022. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by December 19, 2022, (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 19, 2022 (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 19, 2022 (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, BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): ADDRESS CAROLYN A HARRIS 26407 TIMBERLANE DRIVE SOUTHEAST, COVINGTON, WA 98042 CAROLYN A HARRIS 26407 TIMBERLANE DR SE, KENT, WA 98042 UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF CAROLYN A HARRIS WHO ACQUIRED TITLE AS CAROLYN ANNE WESTBERG 26407 TIMBERLANE DRIVE SOUTHEAST, COVINGTON, WA 98042 CAROLYN ANNE WESTBERG 26407 TIMBERLANE DRIVE SOUTHEAST, COVINGTON, WA 98042 CAROLYN ANNE WESTBERG 26407 TIMBERLANE DR SE, KENT, WA 98042 by both first class and certified mail on July 15, 2022, 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 July 17, 2022 on the real property described in Paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above described property. IX. Anyone having any objections to this sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustees’ Sale.

X. Notice to Occupants or Tenants. The purchaser at the Trustee’s sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the deed of trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. Notice to Borrower(s) who received a letter under RCW 61.24.031: THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date on this notice to pursue mediation. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you might eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of help. SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission: Telephone: (877) 894-4663 or (800) 606-4819 Website: www.wshfc.org The United States Department of Housing and Urban Devel-

367-8456 TDD: (800) 8336388 For Reinstatement/Pay Off Quotes, contact MTC Financial Inc. DBA Trustee Corps Order Number 85096, Pub Dates: 11/30/2022, 12/21/2022, QUEEN ANNE & MAGNOLIA NEWS

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