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VOL. 102, NO. 20
Another spate of fundraising Matching campaign to raise funds for village beautification project
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Magnolia residents are being asked to help raise money for the neighborhood’s village beautification project this month after two more anonymous donors offered to make in-kind donations for the streetscape improvements. The Reimagine Magnolia Village Beautification Committee has until June 5 to raise up to $20,000 to match two offers of $10,000 each for the “I’m All In, Are You?” campaign, as it is being called. The funds will help complete phases 2 and 3 of the Reimagine Magnolia Village project, which entails a number of streetscape improvements on West McGraw Street between 33rd and 35th avenues west including new benches, tables, chairs, umbrellas, decorative poles with hanging baskets, banners and bike racks. Already benches, sidewalk safety improvements, new trees, banners and hanging baskets have been installed on West McGraw starting in front of Starbucks and up to 34th Avenue West and back down. Those improvements came from funds raised during a successful matching campaign in February that brought in $50,000 total. “If we can finish phases two and three with these matches, we’re on our way home,” Beau-
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Photo by Jessica Keller Magnolia Chamber of Commerce Vice President Daniela Eng takes a photo of a plaque on a new bench at the corner of West McGraw and 34th Avenue West in Magnolia Village that pays tribute to her mother, last week. tification committee chair Cheryl McQuiston said. McQuiston said the “I’m All In, Are You?” campaign funds will go toward purchasing 10 tables, 10 umbrellas, 40 chairs and bike racks
for phases 2 and 3. Funds will also allow the committee to purchase, at residents’ request, an additional 11 chairs so all the tables installed
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QA book company hits milestone Bilingual Books Inc., Kershul celebrate 40 years in business By Jessica Keller
QA & Mag News editor Kristine Kershul was in her late 20s when she became an author and accidental business owner. She was teaching German to undergraduate students at the University of Washington when a colleague suggested she write her own foreign language book. The idea surprised her, although she was intrigued.
“I said, ‘I’m an academician. I don’t do commercial,’ ” Kershul said. Told to give it a year before deciding for good, Kershul said she put together a team of colleagues, and, to her surprise, in that first year they published five books – in German, Spanish, Italian, French and Chinese. “Now, we couldn’t do that many in a year if I wanted to,” Kershul said. That was in 1981.
“I was 29, and I didn’t know anything about publishing, but I knew a lot about teaching.” — Kristine Kershul Owner, Bilingual Books Inc. “I was 29, and I didn’t know anything about publishing, but I knew a lot about teaching,” she said. With her first five books out of the way, Kershul soon became immersed in the world of foreign language book publishing. The premise of her books, Kershul said, is that, with a little commitment, everybody has 10 minutes a day to learn a new
language. “There are wonderful stories of people who are truly fluent in so many languages,” she said. Early on, Kershul decided her strategy would be to produce introductory foreign language books and products that were useful, entertaining and easy to use and
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David Alan Ward 1989-2021 David Alan Ward died unexpectedly on May 5, 2021 at the age of 32. He was born March 11, 1989 and raised in Portland, Oregon; but spent 7 wonderful years creating life-long friendships in Seattle. David attended Alameda Elementary (Portland), Catherine Blaine Elementary (Seattle), and U.S. Grant High School (Portland). Growing up David was active in sports playing soccer, baseball, and basketball. His furthest adventure was a vacation to Denmark and Sweden with his family at the age of ten. As a young man David was photographed and put on a stock photography website. A regular staple of his adolescence included finding his photo in prominent places such as Knott’s Berry Farm, school text books, a national Walmart campaign, Disney headphones, the cover of a Star Wars book, among others. Charisma and emotional intelligence were David’s super powers. Everywhere David went he knew how to make friends and put people at ease. Through his adult years he became an integral part in supporting, growing, and celebrating his friends who were business owners. In recent years, he discovered and began mastering his cooking skills with plans of opening a food cart. The role David took most seriously was being an uncle. David showed up for his nieces in ways that will impact them for the rest of their lives. David is survived by his parents Gary and Joan Ward, his sister Veronica Hanson, brother-in-law Bret Hanson and his nieces Jefri and Charleigh Hanson. A celebration of life is scheduled rain or shine, socially distanced outdoors, for 12:00pm noon Thursday May 20th at the Rose Garden Amphitheater at Washington Park in Portland, OR. In lieu of flowers please direct donations in memory of David Ward to the OHSU Foundation, to which we owe enormous thanks to for covering medical expenses incurred during David’s near fatal car accident in 2012.
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Seattle Kraken complete first player transaction in history Last week, the Seattle Kraken agreed to terms with free agent center Luke Henman from the Blainville-Boisbriand Armada of the Québec Major Junior Hockey League on a three-year entry-level contract, according to a press release. The transaction is the first player deal in Kraken history. The 21-year-old Dartmouth, Nova Scotia native will finish the season with the Armada. He was originally selected in the fourth round of the 2018 NHL Draft. During the 2020-21 regular season with the Armada, Henman tallied 43 points — 16 goals, 27 assists and totaled 20 penalty minutes in 32 games and led his team in points while ranking second in
goals. Henman has played five seasons in the QMJHL with the Armada, including each of the last two campaigns as team captain, tallying a total of 75 goals, 161 assists, 236 points and 111 penalty minutes in a total of 253 games, both regular season and playoffs. Henman will participate in the Kraken’s Rookie Camp at Kraken Training Center leading into the club’s inaugural season in September. The Seattle Kraken’s Expansion Draft is July 21, followed by the NHL Draft on July 23-24. The puck will drop for the team’s inaugural season at Climate Pledge Arena in the fall.
Seattle hosting earthquake response webinar next week The Seattle Office of Emergency Management is hosting a webinar reviewing Seattle’s response to an earthquake from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. May 27. People can link to join at http://bit.ly/SeattleEQResponseWebinar. During the presentation, Seattle Office of Emergency Management staff will provide an overview of the region’s earthquake risk, likely earthquake impacts and describe what a local government response to a catastrophic earthquake looks like.
This will include an overview of citywide response priorities and coordination, how the city communicates emergency information to the public and key preparedness actions the public can take before an earthquake happens. Future webinars in this series will provide more detail on specific areas of response, including firefighting, search and rescue, utility restoration, transportation restoration and emergency shelter and feeding.
Author presenting on Ida B. Wells in virtual library event The Seattle Public Library will virtually present Michelle Duster, who will discuss her new book “Ida B. The Queen,” and consider Ida B. Wells’ impact on American history from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. May 25. Duster is a writer, speaker, professor and the greatgranddaughter of Ida B. Wells. Library events are free and everyone is welcome; registration is required. Go to https://www.spl.org/event-calendar to sign up for the online event. In 1862, Wells was born enslaved in Holly
Springs, Mississippi. In 2020, she won a Pulitzer Prize. According to a library release, during her lifetime, Wells was overlooked and taken too lightly — yet she was a woman who refused to exit a train car meant for white passengers; a woman who brought to light the horrors of lynching in America; a woman who cofounded the NAACP. This program will be recorded, captioned and posted for 30 days on The Seattle Public Library’s YouTube page after the event.
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TO YOUR HEALTH State moving toward June 30 reopening date WA Governor’s Office Washington Gov. Jay Inslee announced May 13 that the state is moving toward a statewide June 30 reopening date. As part of his announcement, all counties in Washington have advanced to Phase 3 of the Healthy WA: Roadmap to Recovery reopening plan effective Tuesday until June 30. The announcement comes after the governor paused phase movement for two weeks to review an emerging flattening trend in statewide COVID-19 data. Last week, Inslee declared the COVID-19 activity has declined. “What we know now gives us the confidence to close this chapter in this pandemic and begin another,” Inslee said at a press conference Thursday. “This next part of our fight to save lives in Washington will focus on increasing vaccination rates and continuing to monitor variants of concern as we move toward reopening our state.” Healthy Washington reopening A full reopening could happen earlier than June 30 if 70 percent or more of Washingtonians over
VILLAGE, FROM PAGE 1 in phase 1 last spring have four chairs instead of three. People still have an opportunity to purchase a plaque for benches left to be installed during this latest phase and have it engraved with a message or in tribute of someone, McQuiston said. Daniela Eng, vice president of the Magnolia Chamber of Commerce, got to see for the first time last week, the plaque fixed to a bench on the corner of West McGraw and 34th engraved in honor of her mother, Señora Lorena Muñoz-Lipscomb, a popular Spanish teacher in Magnolia for a number of years before her death from cancer. “It’s bittersweet. I would rather she be here,” Eng said, adding she appreciates that the bench will remind longtime residents and former students of Lipscomb, who taught for 15 years at Our Lady of Fatima School. “My mom always had a smile on her face. She was always so bubbly and happy to help.” McQuiston and Magnolia Chamber member Ann Goos are both pleased with how the improvements have transformed Magnolia Village since phase 1 was finished last year. Goos said since the weather has gotten nicer, she has seen more people enjoying the village amenities, including older residents who come with books to sit and read quietly and students who use the
the age of 16 receive vaccinations. Washington has administered over 6 million doses of vaccine, and 56 percent of Washingtonians have sought vaccinations. In the short-term, as of Tuesday, every county in the state is in Phase 3 of Healthy Washington. Most indoor activities will be permitted to operate at 50 percent capacity until June 30 when most public spaces will return to full capacity. According to the Governor’s Office, Washington’s state of emergency will not necessarily lift on June 30. A full reopening is not guaranteed if the state’s COVID-19 data changes, either. If the statewide ICU capacity reaches 90 percent at any point, activities will be rolled back again. CDC masking guidance Inslee announced that Washington will fully adopt masking
tables to do homework. “Which is fabulous because you’ve got this whole multigenerational thing going on at these tables,” Goos said. Both McQuiston and Goos agree the phase 2 and 3 improvements will serve a greater function, as well, benefitting businesses. “This ties the village together in a way that we just haven’t had before,” Goos said. “It allows people to see I think all the services that we have here.” In addition to launching the latest matching campaign, McQuiston hopes to soon learn whether the beautification project received a $44,000 grant from Seattle’s Department of Neighborhood that will primarily be used for maintenance of the newly installed amenities. To that end, residents and businesses have also gotten involved lately. Starting on May 1, volunteers joined to clean the red umbrellas, tables and chairs on West McGraw between 32nd and 33rd, aided by Lawnkeepers Landscape Company, which donated power washing services. Staff at Magnolia Garden Center also donated flower baskets and installed the flowers in May, and Gardening Gaga has volunteered to water the newly planted trees. “It’s so nice to see the community, after these tough times we’ve had, come together the way it has,” McQuiston said. So far, about 400 families
guidance issued by the CDC last week. He stressed that this guidance is for fully vaccinated people — meaning people who are two weeks removed from their second shot of Pfizer or Moderna or the one-shot Johnson & Johnson vaccine. The state will update guidance documents — working with the Department of Health and Labor & Industries — to reflect this as soon as possible. Businesses retain the right to require customers wear masks. The guidance does not apply to health care settings like hospitals, long-term care or doctor’s offices; correctional facilities, homeless shelters or schools. The federal order requiring masks on public transportation remains in place. Vaccination incentives Effective immediately, additional activities will be allowed with fewer restrictions and increased capacity for groups of fully vaccinated people. Spectator events, such as indoor and outdoor sports, will no longer have limits on the number of vaccinated attendees. Small cruise ships with less than 250 passengers may sail if the full crew and 95 percent of passengers are fully vaccinated. This guid-
ance also applies to conferences, live performances, weddings and funeral receptions.
Seattle schools to return to full-time in-person instruction
Last week, Seattle Public Schools Interim Superintendent Brent Jones announced the district’s intention to resume full-time in-person instruction for all students beginning with the 2021-22 school year. According to a press release, while the focus is on in-person instruction for all students, the plan does include a remote option for students who may be unable to attend full-time in-person for health-related or other significant reasons. Jones identified areas of collaboration and partnership that will be prioritized as the plan is developed: * Working with the SPS Board of Directors to approve the final plan for submission to the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction; * Working with the Seattle Education Association to develop the best possible instructional environment that will ensure the highest student outcomes;
* Including input from key stakeholders, community groups, students and families, with a particular focus on students and families furthest from educational justice. With the return to full-time in-person instruction, Jones plans a range of student and stafffocused supports: * Focus on student mental health — SPS will use federal emergency funds to invest in additional mental health services, trauma-informed practice and working with families and staff to create a “culture of care.” * Supporting student growth — Focus on each student’s individual learning path in collaboration with parents and caregivers. Additional academic supports, community partnerships and learning opportunities will be in place to support those students with the most need. * Robust wellness supports for SPS staff. * Continuing to use new and innovative instructional practices that have evolved over the past year. Fall implementation planning teams will be convening to design the plans for the full-time inperson model.
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How do worms help protect the dirt? Worms can help the soil in a few different ways. One helpful thing worms do is move around different materials, such as leaves and grasses, and make holes in the soil. That’s what I found out from my friend Lynne Carpenter-Boggs, a soil scientist at Washington State University, who was happy to help with your question. “Worms are actually very strong,” Carpenter-Boggs said. “They can break through soil and make holes that allow air, water and plant roots to follow those channels.” As the worms wriggle down into the earth, sometimes they also pull leaves and dead grass down into their burrows. These materials can break down and add important nutrients to the soil. Meanwhile, worms sometimes bring leaves and grasses down into their burrows to save as a snack for later. For earthworms, soil is almost always what’s on the menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Worms eat all kinds of things in the soil. Scientists often call these things organic materials. This includes grasses, leaves, roots and other materials that make up the soil. After worms digest their food, they poop. It turns out there is a particular word scientists use when they talk about earthworm poop: castings. These castings look pretty much like the dark soil and blend right into the mix. Castings are also a kind of natural fertilizer that can help plants grow. We also find another important thing in the castings that help the soil: bacteria. Bacteria are so small we’d likely need a microscope to see them, but they also help with soil health. Different bacteria have different jobs in the soil. Some bacteria help break down — or de-
compose — different organic materials. There are even some bacteria that give off the very chemicals that create that earthy soil smell. Just as various types of bacteria live in your gut, a range of bacteria also live in the guts of worms. “We can see that there is this incredible diversity of bacteria in the earthworm stomach,” Carpenter-Boggs said. Through digging holes, moving materials around, eating and dropping their castings, worms do a lot to help protect the soil. When you think about it, the soil is a pretty amazing material. Soil gives worms what they need to survive, and the worms help give the
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color.” ven if I I love the idea consider of imagining picking a valley full of dead leaves off red and yelpotted succulents low, of walking “gardening” these through fields days, I have a far from anyone, friend who does mask-less, not to not. mention how five “Succulents Mary Lou Sanelli of us will fit into a hardly qualify,” she Falling Awake Mazda2. says. “They need “You’re riding no maintenance shotgun,” she says, whatsoever.” and off we go. To which I reply, “Exactly.” No sooner are we on the She is one of my friends, and freeway when one of us lights up I have a few, who has sizable a little, as she put it, “non-habitgrounds and likes to tease me forming inducement.” about calling my tiny balcony a “But you smoke that stuff every garden. To her, a huge house and garden means she has arrived. But day,” I say. “Your point being?” I am lost in all that space. “No point.” “Like plants,” I say, “we tend to “It’s not like I’m addicted.” gravitate toward people who don’t Fortunately, we all laugh. None give us a hard time.” of us really wants to be reminded She frowns, but her eyes smile. The first time I noticed this smile, of ourselves; we simply want to be ourselves. We are middleit filled my appreciation with aged women, and thank goodness warm air. It has moved us along we have middle-aged acceptance ever since. of our vices. She came by to drive me, Of which there are a few. along with three others, up to Farmland, now on both sides of Skagit Valley, and every one of the freeway, makes me remember us is excited. Just the thought of a time, early into my marriage, traveling to farm country cancels when I planted a container of every guilty thought I have about night blooming jasmine against playing hooky on a weekday. my husband’s advice. Sometimes I wonder how such I thought that if I placed it guilt is even possible. close enough to the house, it “We’re ahead of the tulips,” she would absorb the reflected heat says. “So we’ll be anticipating the
and eventually trellis over the doorway. “There are pictures,” I said, handing him a magazine. “Look.” He thumbed through the pages, shaking his head. The next day I bought what he called my “potted pipe dream.” It lasted right up until our first freeze. Undaunted, I bought more and more plants, more and more seeds. Particularly, nasturtium seeds. I scattered them everywhere because this is how I like to spread seeds, a little recklessly. I think of that haphazard garden often. Really, the memory of living in that house is nothing without that garden. I recall something else my husband said, how some women are turned on by strong abs, others by wealth and power, and others by flower seeds sold in small packets. It will never be even remotely possible that I don’t remember him saying that. I suppose I thought of my garden in the same way I thought of my marriage: In its possibility, I’d find protection. That garden was a metaphor for a lot of my hopes, hurts and disappointments at the time. But I hardly saw it like that. I was still so blasé about what nature has to teach us. We even believed that a sense of place might lie in that house. But we were sailors once — our first two homes were sailboats — and I think we were drawn to a
soil what it needs to thrive. That’s great for animals and humans who eat plants that grow in soil, too. The next time I go outside, I’m going to take a closer look at the soil. Maybe you can try it out, too. Perhaps you will see some rocks, roots, grasses or maybe even a wriggling earthworm. If you have a magnifying glass, you might be able to get an even closer look. Take some time to think about how important the health of the soil is to all the life that lives in it — and how important soil is to all life on our planet. Sincerely, Dr. Universe
floating lifestyle because we had always thought of home as something more fluid than four walls. After a while, the house began to feel like too heavy an anchor that tied us to something we no longer recognized as “us.” One last thought: Like my friends, gardening taught me a lot about acceptance. For instance, there is conceding acceptance, like when to listen to flower beds when they cry “let me be!” Livid acceptance when deer munch every seedling to the ground. And frustrated acceptance when tomatoes do a pretty good job of pretending they will ever ripen. Eventually came future acceptance when I had to leave that garden behind in order to dig into new possibilities. Possibilities.
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There it is again. That word. And why, in La Conner, I buy a succulent called, Moon Glow. The sign says the plant is well-suited for small spaces in that it likes to spread out but is not aggressive. I read that sign again and again. And because I had been swept back in time for the last 40 minutes, I thought the best choice would be to choose the present. Where I am now. — Mary Lou Sanelli, author, speaker and master dance teacher has written her column Falling Awake as part of The Queen Anne & Magnolia News since 2009. Her newest collection of essays, “Every Little Thing,” will be published in the fall of 2021. For more information, visit www. marylousanelli.com.
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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of PAUL HAUGLAND Deceased. IN PROBATE No. 21-4-02877-6 KNT NOTICE TO CREDITORS The Personal Representative named below has been appointed and has qualified as personal representative of this estate. Persons having claims against the decedent must, prior to the time such claims would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, serve their claims on the personal representative or the attorneys of record at the address stated below and file an executed copy of the claim with the Clerk of this Court within four months after the date of first publication of this notice or within four months after the date of filing of a copy of this Notice with the Clerk of the Court, whichever is later or, except under those provisions included in RCW 11.40.011 or 11.40.013, the claim will be forever barred. This bar is effective as to claims against both the probate assets and nonprobate assets of the decedent. DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: May 19, 2021 PATRICIA K. JOBE GARY C. BERGAN Attorney for Estate WSBA NO. 7419 P.O. Box 1304 Issaquah, WA 98027 Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News May 19, 26 & June 2, 2021 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KING In the Matter of the Estate of: PETER FREDRICK ESCH Deceased. No. 214-02367-7 SEA PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS The Administrator named below has been appointed and has qualified as the 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 (a) serving on or mailing to the Administrator or the Administrator’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and (b) filing the original of the claim with the court. The claim must be presented within the latter 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 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 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 Clerk of Court: April 30, 2021. DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: May 5, 2021. Administrators: Nell Cady-Kruse c/o Jacob Menashe 4211 Alderwood Mall Blvd., Ste 204 Lynnwood, WA 98036 Attorney for the Administrators: Jacob H. Menashe Address for Mailing or Service: Jacob H. Menashe Hickman Menashe, P.S. 4211 Alderwood Mall Blvd., Ste 204 Lynnwood, WA 98036 Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News May 5, 12 & 19, 2021 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY In Re The Estate of: LEROY HALL Deceased. No. 21-4-03033-9 SEA PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030)(NTCRD) The person named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this Estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Personal Representative or the Personal Representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court 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: May 12, 2021. /s/ Thu Thi Xuan Nguyen Personal Representative Print Name: Thu Thi Xuan Nguyen /s/ Ty Ho Attorneys for Personal Representative Print Name and Bar #:35808 Address for Mailing or Service: TY HO 502 RAINIER AVE S. SUITE 202 SEATTLE, WA 98144 Court of probate proceedings and cause number: King County Superior Court CASE NUMBER: 21-4-03033-9 SEA Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News May 12, 19 & 26, 2021 NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND FORECLOSURE SALE Trustee Sale No: 131486-WA Loan No: 561-9317723 Title Order No: 1860973WAD APN 396930-0110-04 ABBREVIATED LEGAL: LOT 10, BLOCK 2, LAGERQUI-
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ST, V. 38, PG. 45 WHEREAS, on 11/23/2009, a certain Deed of Trust was executed by LOIS J. ENGLUND, as trustor in favor of METLIFE HOME LOANS, A DIVISION OF METLIFE BANK, N.A. as beneficiary and PACIFIC NORTHWEST TITLE COMPANY OF WASHINGTON as trustee, and was recorded on 12/01/2009 as Document No. 20091201000629, and WHEREAS, the Deed of Trust was insured by the United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (the Secretary) pursuant to the National Housing Act for the purpose of providing single family housing; and WHEREAS the beneficial interest in the Deed of Trust is now owned by the Secretary, pursuant to an assignment recorded 7/21/2015 in document no. 20150721000232, of Official records in the office of the Recorder of KING County, WA, and WHEREAS a default has been made in the covenants and conditions of the Deed of Trust PURSUANT TO SECTION 9 (A)(i), OF THE LOAN DOCUMENTS “AN IMMEDIATE PAYMENT IN FULL. AS DEFINED, THE LENDER WILL REQUIRE IMMEDIATE PAYMENT IN FULL OF ALL OUTSTANDING PRINCIPAL AND ACCRUED INTEREST IF; A BORROWER DIES AND THE PROPERTY IS NOT THE PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE OF AT LEAST ONE SURVIVING BORROWER.” INCLUDING ALL FORECLOSURE FEES, ATTORNEY FEES AND ADVANCES TO SENIOR LIENS, INSURANCE, TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS. WHEREAS, by virtue of this default, the Secretary has declared the entire amount of the indebtedness secured by the Deed of Trust to be immediately due and payable; NOW THEREFORE, pursuant to powers vested in me by the Single Family Mortgage Foreclosure Act of 1994, 12 U.S.C. 3751 et seq., by 24 CFR part 27, subpart B, and by the Secretary’s designation of me as Foreclosure Commissioner, recorded on 5/18/2017 as Instrument No. 20170518000331, notice is hereby given that on 06/04/2021, at 10:00AM local time, all real and personal property at or used in connection with the following described premises (“Property”) will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder: Lot 10, Block 2, Lagerquist, according to the Plat thereof recorded in Volume 38 of Plats, Page 45, in King County, Washington. Commonly known as: 12727 76TH AVENUE SOUTH, SEATTLE, WA 98178 The sale will be held: at the 4th Avenue Entrance of the King County Administration Building, located one block east of the Courthouse, 500 4th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104 The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development will bid $448,620.41. There will be no proration of taxes, rents or other income or liabilities, except that the purchaser will pay, at or before closing, his pro rata share of any real estate taxes that have been paid by the Secretary to the date of the foreclosure sale. When making their bids, all bidders except the Secretary must submit a deposit totaling $44,862.06 [10% of the Secretary’s bid] in the form of a certified check or cashier’s check made out to the Secretary of HUD. A deposit need not accompany each oral bid. If the successful bid is oral, a deposit of $44,862.04 must be presented before the bidding is closed. The deposit is nonrefundable. The remainder of the purchase price must be delivered within 30 days of the sale or at such other time as the Secretary may determine for good cause shown, time being of the essence. This amount, like the bid deposits, must be delivered in the form of a certified or cashier’s check. If the Secretary is the highest bidder, he need not pay the bid amount in cash. The successful bidder will pay all conveying fees, all real estate and other taxes that are due on or after the delivery date of the remainder of the payment and all other costs associated with the transfer of title. At the conclusion of the sale, the deposits of the unsuccessful bidders will be returned to them. The Secretary may grant an extension of time within which to deliver the remainder of the payment. All extensions will be for a 15-day increments for a fee of $500.00, paid in advance. The extension fee will be in the form of a certified or cashier’s check made payable to the Secretary of HUD. If the high bidder closes the sale prior to the expiration of any extension period, the unused portion of the extension fee shall be applied toward the amount due. If the high bidder is unable to close the sale within the required period, or within any extensions of time granted by the Secretary, the high bidder may be required to forfeit the cash deposit or, at the election of the foreclosure commissioner after consultation with the HUD representative, will be liable to HUD for any costs incurred as a result of such failure. The commissioner may, at the direction of the HUD representative, offer the property to the second highest bidder for an amount equal to the highest price offered by that bidder. There is no right of redemption, or right of possession based upon a right of redemption, in the mortgagor or others subsequent to a foreclosure completed pursuant to the Act. Therefore, the Foreclosure Commissioner will issue a
Deed to the purchaser(s) upon receipt of the entire purchase price in accordance with the terms of the sale as provided herein. HUD does not guarantee that the property will be vacant. The scheduled foreclosure sale shall be cancelled or adjourned if it is established, by documented written application of the mortgagor to the Foreclosure Commissioner not less than 3 days before the date of sale, or otherwise, that the default or defaults upon which the foreclosure is based did not exist at the time of service of this notice of default and foreclosure sale, or all amounts due under the mortgage agreement are tendered to the Foreclosure Commissioner, in the form of a certified or cashier’s check payable to the Secretary of HUD, before public auction of the property is completed. The amount that must be paid if the mortgage is to be reinstated prior to the scheduled sale is $448,547.12 as of 06/03/2021, plus all other amounts that would be due under the mortgage agreement if payments under the mortgage had not been accelerated, advertising costs and postage expenses incurred in giving notice, mileage by the most reasonable road distance for posting notices and for the Foreclosure Commissioner’s attendance at the sale, reasonable and customary costs incurred for title and lien record searches, the necessary out-ofpocket costs incurred by the Foreclosure Commissioner for recording documents, a commission for the Foreclosure Commissioner, and all other costs incurred in connection with the foreclosure prior to reinstatement. Tender of payment by certified or cashier’s check or application for cancellation of the foreclosure sale shall be submitted to the address of the Foreclosure Commissioner provided below. DATE: 04/23/2021 FORECLOSURE COMMISSIONER: MORTGAGE LENDER SERVICES, INC. 11707 Fair Oaks Blvd., Ste 202 Fair Oaks, CA 95628 (916) 962-3453 Fax: (916) 9621334 Sale Information Line: 916-9390772 or www.nationwideposting.com Lauren Meyer, Vice President A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of that document. State of California County of Sacramento On 04/23/2021 before me, MARSHA TOWNSEND, Notary Public, personally appeared Lauren Meyer, who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/ her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument. I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct. WITNESS my hand and official seal. Marsha Townsend MARSHA TOWNSEND COMM. # 2255346 NOTARY PUBLIC CALIFORNIA SACRAMENTO COUNTY MY COMM. EXP. SEP. 19, 2022 NPP0373860 To: QUEEN ANNE & MAGNOLIA NEWS 05/12/2021, 05/19/2021, 05/26/2021 ORIGINAL TRUSTEE SALE RECORDED ON 2/3/2021 IN THE OFFICE OF THE KING COUNTY RECORDER. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE File No.:20-126504 Title Order No.:8763722 Grantor: Aimee O’Brien, a single person Current beneficiary of the deed of trust: BankUnited N.A. Current trustee of the deed of trust: Aztec Foreclosure Corporation of Washington Current mortgage servicer of the deed of trust: Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC Reference number of the deed of trust: 20110527001357 Parcel number(s): 0731500060-02 Abbreviated legal description: LOT 6, BENCHMARK, VOLUME 242, PAGES 23-30 Commonly known as: 27116 106th Avenue SE, Kent, WA 98030 I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Trustee, AZTEC FORECLOSURE CORPORATION OF WASHINGTON will on June 18, 2021, at the hour of 10:00 am at the 4th Avenue Entrance of the King County Administration Building, located one block east of the Courthouse, 500 4th Avenue, Seattle, 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 King, State of Washington, to-wit: PARCEL A: LOT 6, BENCHMARK, ACCORDING TO PLAT RECORDED IN VOLUME 242 OF PLATS, PAGES 23 TO 30, RECORDS OF KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON. PARCEL B: A NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT AS DELINEATED ON SAID PLAT. which is the subject of that certain Deed of Trust dated May 23, 2011, recorded May 27, 2011, under Auditor’s File No. 20110527001357, records of King County, Washington, from Aimee O’Brien, a single person as Grantor, to Northwest Trustee Services LLC as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as
Beneficiary, which as assigned by Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC to BankUnited N.A. under an assignment recorded at Instrument No. 20200929003072. 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 October 1, 2019 installment on in the sum of $24,906.75 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 $2,774.92 as of February 3, 2021. The amount to cure the default payments as of the date of this notice is $32,014.95. 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 $158,003.73, together with interest in the Note or other instrument secured from September 1, 2019, 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 $181,274.08. 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 June 18, 2021. 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 June 7, 2021 (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 June 7, 2021 (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 June 7, 2021 (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: Aimee O’Brien 27116 106th Avenue SE Kent, WA 98030 Aimee O’Brien 2 W Casino Road Apt# F145 Everett, WA 98204 Unknown Spouse and/or Domestic Partner of Aimee O’Brien 27116 106th Avenue SE Kent, WA 98030 Unknown Spouse and/or Domestic Partner of Aimee O’Brien 2 W Casino Road Apt# F145 Everett, WA 98204 Occupant(s) 27116 106th Avenue SE Kent, WA 98030 by both first class and certified mail on December 17, 2020 proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served on December 16, 2020 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 December 17, 2020, 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 abovedescribed 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 enti-
1 tled 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 20 DAYS from the recording date on this notice to pursue mediation. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you are eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of help. SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission: Telephone (Toll-free): 1-877-894HOME (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=se arch&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/whatclear 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 2nd day of February, 2021 AZTEC FORECLOSURE CORPORATION OF WASHINGTON By: Inna D. Zagariya Vice 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 2nd day of February, 2021, by Inna D. Zagariya, Vice 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 NPP0372936 To: QUEEN ANNE & MAGNOLIA NEWS 05/19/2021, 06/09/2021 SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF KING In re the Matter of the Estate of: DONALD KENT DAVIS, Deceased IN PROBATE NO. 21-4-02768-1 SEA PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court 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: May 5, 2021 Personal Representatives: Susan R. Davis Attorney for the Personal Representative: Eric A. Olson Address for Mailing or Service: 1734 NW Market St, Seattle, WA 98107 Court of probate proceedings and cause number: PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS FOR THE ESTATE OF DONALD KENT DAVIS, Cause # 21-4-02768-1 SEA Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News May 5, 12 & 19, 2021 SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF KING In re the Matter of the Estate of: ROBERT M. SEA-
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Pacific Publishing Company – Queen Anne & Magnolia News • Madison Park Times • City Living Seattle SOCK, Deceased IN PROBATE NO. 21-4-02693-5 SEA PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court 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: May 5, 2021 Personal Representatives: Jacqueline Eberstein Attorney for the Personal Representative: Eric A. Olson Address for Mailing or Service: 1734 NW Market St, Seattle, WA 98107 Court of probate proceedings and cause number: PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS FOR THE ESTATE OF ROBERT M. SEASOCK, Cause # 21-4-02693-5 SEA Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News May 5, 12 & 19, 2021 SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY Estate of DAPHNE M. LIEB, Deceased. NO. 214-02756-7 NOTICE TO CREDITORS The individual named below has been appointed as personal representative of the above estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, prior to the time such claims 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 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 probate assets and nonprobate assets of the decedent. DATE OF FILING COPY OF NOTICE TO CREDITORS With Clerk of Court: 4/26/2021 DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION May 5, 2021 RICHARD KELLY JEFFERS, Personal Representative MCCUNE, GODFREY, EMERICK & BROGGEL, INC. PS MARISA E. BROGGEL, WSBA NO. 41767 Of Attorneys for Personal Representative McCune, Godfrey, Emerick, & Broggel, Inc. P.S. 4500 9th Ave. NE Suite 300 Seattle, WA 98105-4697 Tel: 206-6320575 Fax 866-913-1905 Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News May 5, 12 & 19, 2021 SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY In Re The Estate of: GORDON JOHN KRAUTKRAMER, Deceased. Case No. 21-4-02620-0 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) PLEASE TAKE NOTICE The above Court has appointed Lisa Krautkramer as Personal Representative of Decedent’s Estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must present the claim: (a) Before the time when the claim would be barred by any applicable statute of limitations, and (b) In the manner provided in RCW 11.40.070: (i) By filing the original of the claim with the foregoing Court, and (ii) By serving on or mailing to me at the address below a copy of the claim. The claim must be presented by the later of: (a) Thirty (30) days after I served or mailed this Notice as provided in RCW 11.40.020(1)(c), or (b) Four (4) months after the date of first publication of this Notice. If the claim is not presented within this time period, the claim will be forever barred except as provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective for claims against both the Decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of First Publication: May 12, 2021. Personal Representative: Lisa Krautkramer Attorney for Personal Representative: John M. Boylston, WSBA#47211 Address for Mailing or Service: 10300 SW Greenburg Rd., Suite 500, Portland, OR 97223 Office: 503-641-6262, Fax: 503546-9724 Court of probate proceedings and cause number: King County, Case No. 21-4-02620-0 Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News May 12, 19 & 26, 2021 Superior Court of Washington, County of King In re: Divorce of: Petitioner/s (person/s who started this case): ABDULLAHI KHALIF NOOR, And
Respondent/s (other party/parties): HADIYO FARAHALI No. 20-3-05848-7 SEA Summons Served by Publication (SMPB) Summons Served by Publication To (other party’s name/s): Hadiyo Farahali I have started a court case by filing a petition. The name of the Petition is: In re Divorce of Abdullahi Khalif Noor vs. Hadiyo Farahali 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: May 5, 2021. 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 Divorce 211, Response to Petition about a Marriage. 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, King County 516 Third Avenue, Room E609 Seattle, WA 98104 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: Abdullahi Khalif Noor 4/18/2021 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): P.O. Box 769 Connell, WA 99326 (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.) This Summons is issued according to Rule 4. 1 of the Superior Court Civil Rules of the state of Washington. Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News May 5, 12, 19, 26, June 2 & 9, 2021 Superior Court of Washington, County of KING In re: Petitioner/s (person/s who started this case): LE, PHUOC QUANG And Respondent/s (other party/parties): TRAN, HONG PHUONG No. 21-3-01993-5 SEA Summons Served by Publication (SMPB) Summons Served by Publication To (other party’s name/s): Hong Phuong Tran I have started a court case by filing a petition. The name of the Petition is: Petition for Dissolution of Marriage 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: April 21, 2021. 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 Divorce 211, Response to Petition about a Marriage 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 King County Superior Court’s Clerk 516 3rd Ave E609 Seattle WA 98104 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/ Ty Ho Ty Ho, WSBA 35808 I agree to accept legal papers for this case at (check one): [X] Lawyer’s address: 502 Rainier Avenue South, Suite 202 Seattle, Washington 98144 tel. 206.328.2401γ¦ fax. 206.329.0351 info@hoassociates.com Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News April 21, 28, May 5, 12, 19 & 26, 2021 TS No WA07000130-20-1 TO No 200534197-WA-MSI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PURSUANT TO THE REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON CHAPTER 61.24 ET. SEQ. Grant-
or: THEODRE A. SNYDER, SINGLE AS HIS SEPARATE ESTATE Current Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust: Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. as Trustee for Mortgage Assets Management Series I Trust Original Trustee of the Deed of Trust: TRANSNATION Current Trustee of the Deed of Trust: MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps Current Mortgage Servicer of the Deed of Trust: Celink Reference Number of the Deed of Trust: as Instrument Number 20201123003089 Parcel Number: 553160-0045 I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on May 28, 2021, 10:00 AM, at 4th Ave entrance King County Administration Building, located one block east of the Courthouse, 500 4th Ave, Seattle, WA, 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 1 IN BLOCK 2 OF MILLER-BRANDON ADDITION, AS PER PLAT RECORDED IN VOLUME 39 OF PLATS, PAGE 14, RECORDS OF KING COUNTY AUDITOR; SITUATE IN THE CITY OF SEATAC, COUNTY OF KING, STATE OF WASHINGTON. APN: 553160-0045 More commonly known as 12818 23RD AVE SOUTH, SEATAC, WA 98168 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated October 24, 2005, executed by THEODRE A. SNYDER, SINGLE AS HIS SEPARATE ESTATE as Trustor(s), to secure obligations in favor of WASHINGTON FINANCIAL GROUP INC. as original Beneficiary recorded October 28, 2005 as Instrument No. 20051028002744 and the beneficial interest was assigned to BANK OF NEW YORK MALLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR MORTGAGE ASSETS MANAGEMENT SERIES I TRUST and recorded June 24, 2019 as Instrument Number 20190624000593 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of King County, Washington. II. No action commenced by Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. as Trustee for Mortgage Assets Management Series I Trust, 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: Failed to pay the principal balance which became all due and payable based upon the death of all mortgagors, pursuant to paragraph 7(A)(I) under the Note, and pursuant to paragraph 9(a)(I) of the Deed of Trust. PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST DUE INFORMATION Principal Balance as of January 31,2021 $183,149.46 Interest due through January 31, 2021 $16,512.13 TOTAL PRINCIPAL BALANCE AND INTEREST DUE: $199,661.59 PROMISSORY NOTE INFORMATION Note Dated: October 24, 2005 Note Amount:$292,500.00 Interest Paid To: November 21, 2019 Next Due Date: December 21, 2019 Current Beneficiary: Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. as Trustee for Mortgage Assets Management Series I Trust Contact Phone No: 800-4414428 Address: 101 West Louis Henna Blvd. Suite 310, Austin, TX 78728 IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $183,149.46, 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 May 28, 2021. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be paid by May 17, 2021, (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 May 17, 2021 (11 days before the sale) the default as set forth in Paragraph III is paid 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 May 17, 2021 (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 New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. as Trustee for Mortgage Assets Management Series I Trust or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): ADDRESS THEODORE A SNYDER 12818 23RD AVE SOUTH, SEATAC, WA 98168 THEODORE A SNYDER 12818 23RD AVE S, SEATTLE, WA 98168 UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF THEODORE A. SNYDER 12818 23RD AVE SOUTH, SEATAC, WA 98168 by both first class and certi-
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fied mail on December 15, 2020, 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 December 15, 2020 in a conspicuous place on the real property described in Paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above described property. IX. Anyone having any objections to this sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the 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. Dated: January 22, 2021 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as Duly Appointed Successor Trustee By: Alan Burton, Vice President MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps 500 Union Street, Suite 620 Seattle, WA 98101 Toll Free Number: (844) 367-8456 TDD: (800) 833-6388 For Pay Off Quotes, contact MTC Financial Inc. DBA Trustee CorpsOrder Number 73828, Pub Dates: 04/28/2021, 05/19/2021, QUEEN ANNE & MAGNOLIA NEWS TS No WA08000196-19-1 TO No 190964158-WA-MSI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PURSUANT TO THE REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON CHAPTER 61.24 ET. SEQ. Grantor: JASON RENNER SINGLE Current Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust: Real Time Resolutions, Inc. Original Trustee of the Deed of Trust: LS TITLE OF WASHINGTON Current Trustee of the Deed of Trust: MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps Current Mortgage Servicer of the Deed of Trust: Real Time Resolutions, Inc. Reference Number of the Deed of Trust: Instrument No. 20070430001191 Parcel Number: 243670-0150 I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on May 28, 2021, 10:00 AM, at 4th Ave entrance King County Administration Building, located one block east of the Courthouse, 500 4th Ave, Seattle, WA, 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 30, IN BLOCK 10 OF EXPOSITION HEIGHTS, DIVISION NO. 2, AS PER PLAT RECORDED IN VOLUME 17 OF PLATS, PAGE 46, KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON. APN: 243670-0150 More commonly known as 3505 NE 52ND ST, SEATTLE, WA 98105-3132 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated February 19, 2007, executed by JASON RENNER SINGLE as Trustor(s), to secure obligations in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as designated nominee for COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC., Beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, recorded April 30, 2007 as Instrument No. 20070430001191 and the beneficial interest was assigned to Real Time Resolutions, Inc. and recorded October 23, 2019 as Instrument Number 20191023000442 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of King County, Washington. II. No action commenced by Real Time Resolutions, Inc., 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 September 25, 2010 To January 21, 2021 Total $116,987.18 LATE CHARGE INFORMATION September 25, 2010 January 21, 2021 $2,410.38 PROMISSORY NOTE INFORMATION Note Dated: February 19, 2007 Note Amount:$116,000.00 Interest Paid To: August 25, 2010 Next Due Date: September 25, 2010 Current Beneficiary: Real Time Resolutions, Inc. Contact Phone No: 877-252-3761 Address: PO
Box 36655, Dallas, TX 75235-9833 IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $116,000.00, 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 May 28, 2021. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by May 17, 2021, (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 May 17, 2021 (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 May 17, 2021 (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, Real Time Resolutions, Inc. or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): ADDRESS JASON RENNER 3505 NE 52ND ST, SEATTLE, WA 98105-3132 JASON RENNER PO BOX 51026, SEATTLE, WA 98115-1026 UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF JASON RENNER 3505 NE 52ND ST, SEATTLE, WA 981053132 by both first class and certified mail on November 12, 2019, 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 November 12, 2019 on the real property described in Paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above described property. IX. Anyone having any objections to this sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustees’ Sale. X. Notice to Occupants or Tenants. The purchaser at the Trustee’s sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the deed of trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. Notice to Borrower(s) who received a letter under RCW 61.24.031: THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date on this notice to pursue mediation. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you might eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of help. SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission: Telephone: (877) 894-4663 or (800) 606-4819 Website: www.wshfc.org The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development: Telephone: (800) 569-4287 Website: www.hud.gov The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys: Telephone: (800) 606-4819 Website: www.homeownership.wa.gov Dated: January 21, 2021 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as Duly Appointed Successor Trustee By: Alan Burton, Vice President MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps 500 Union Street, Suite 620 Seattle, WA 98101 Toll Free Number: (844) 367-8456 TDD: (800) 833-6388 For Reinstatement/Pay Off Quotes, contact MTC Financial Inc. DBA Trustee Corps Order Number 73715, Pub Dates: 4/28/2021, 5/19/2021, QUEEN ANNE & MAGNOLIA NEWS
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BOOKS, FROM PAGE 1 understand. She also decided each book would stop with the first. Kershul said she had her students from UW in mind when deciding on her intended audience and planning the learning materials. Her UW students, she said, were learning for personal enrichment, but the traditional coursework was not teaching them what they wanted to learn. Her books, which start with key words like “when, how much and where” are purposefully arranged like a children’s book, include stickers to learn vocabulary and incorporate verbal recitation, as well as written exercises. “They’re academically solid, but they’re designed for the casual user,” Kershul said, adding they are introductory books intended for people who are traveling to a different country and want to learn the basics before going, people with a significant other from a different country with whom they want to speak the language, or people who just want to learn a new language on their own. Kershul said what she hadn’t foreseen is the books being picked up by people traveling for work, homeschool students, adult classes, gifted children, some high school classes and the military, which routinely purchases German, Italian and Japanese books, and for whom she has created some of her word maps in the past. Now, including the five original books she published, Kershul’s Bilingual Books, Inc. empire has
Photo by Jessica Keller Bilingual Books Inc. owner Kristine Kershul sits next to a desk featuring various language products she has developed with her team over the last 40 years, including audio cd programs and easy-to-carry language maps. since grown to include seven more languages in the 10 Minutes a Day series: Arabic, Japanese, Norwegian, Portuguese, Russian, Hebrew and an English book for Spanish speakers. There are also four audio cd programs for Spanish, French, German and Italian. The language maps, which feature key words and phrases in a foldable, easy-to-carry booklet,
come in 20 languages, including Swahili, Vietnamese, Pashto, Polish, Dari and Farsi. Kershul said, if she were to take on more languages, she might add Finnish, Dutch, Thai or Korean, but that is unlikely. “The demand for those four languages is just too minimal,” she said. “It just makes no business sense to do it.”
Tourism, she said, makes up only one sector to which her books cater, with the military and education the other top sectors. While most school districts offer a few language courses, very few, if any, offer Thai or Korean. As well, while other languages range in popularity, Kershul said Spanish, French, German and Italian are always the most sought after
among tourists and in classrooms. Kershul said her education has grown through the years, as well. She is fluent in German and proficient in Italian, French and Latin, but she has picked up enough of the languages to understand and get by after each project, she said. “After we put out our first Russian book, I could knock your socks off with what I could say, but then you move on to something else,” Kershul said. As with every industry, the coronavirus pandemic did hurt Bilingual Books, with COVID-19 grinding everything to a halt and fewer people traveling, Kershul said, but things are slowly picking back up with the distribution of vaccines and people ready to travel after being confined for so long. “We’re still here, and all our employees are still here,” Kershul said. Looking back on the last 40 years, Kershul said she is proud of what she has done: established herself as a book author and publisher in a mostly maledominated industry and created a company that leads in foreign language publishing. She said her interactions with customers each week, answering their questions, directing them to more advanced learning materials and hearing their stories, keep her invested and interested in continuing. “Helping someone learn a foreign language only has a good outcome,” Kershul said. To learn more Bilingual Books, or to purchase materials, go to bbks.com.
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