Queen Anne News 8-9-2023

Queen Anne &Magnolia

Council incumbents lead primary voting

By Laura Marie Rivera

Last week’s primary election was a temperature gauge about how voters are feeling in Seattle. The turnout was rather low. Only about 30% of the registered voters in King County turned in their ballots.

Proposition 1 for the Crisis Care Centers Levy passed by an overwhelming 71% majority. And the City Council incumbents all led in their races.

CITY COUNCIL

Due to last year’s redistricting, Magnolia and Queen Anne will no longer be represented by the same City Councilmember, but the incumbents topped the vote in both Districts 6 and 7. Dan Strauss is the Ballard incumbent that led the District 6 vote for the Magnolia side. And

Andrew Lewis is the current councilmember for Queen Anne and Magnolia who will be seeking reelection on the Queen Anne side of District 7.

Lewis said he was “very gratified to have the support of my neighbors to serve another term on the Seattle City Council” and that he hoped to carry the momentum of this grassroots campaign into the general election. His opponent Bob Kettle says that the current City Council is out of balance and that he would bring a “pragmatic vision for a thriving, vibrant Seattle” while taking on the issues of public safety, public health, and homelessness.

Strauss said he felt very good about the results because sometimes it’s hard to tell if the people see the work that he’s

been doing. “I work really hard for the district,” and he credits his accessible office at the Ballard Library for helping interact with the community. “There’s no better transparency than an office with three glass walls,” he said.

Pete Hanning, the Executive Director of the Fremont Chamber of Commerce, came in second in D6 and will also be on the ballot in November. According to his website, he is a lifelong resident of Seattle and “will always champion the small businesses throughout Seattle.”

Jon Lisbon, president of Seattle Fair Growth, is one of the D6 candidates that is not advancing to the general election but still had a lot to say. He

This year marks the 50th anniversary of hiphop, and MoPOP is celebrating the world’s most popular music genre in style.

Visit the wildly popular gallery Contact High, featuring hip-hop photography of many legends and icons; My Mic Sounds Nice, Associate Curator Adeerya Johnson’s pop-up profile of the women at the heart of hip-hop’s success; the new Online Hip-Hop Collection Vault, putting music, fashion, politics, and dance right at your fingertips; and multiple live, in-person events through November.

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When: Saturday, Aug. 12, 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Where: Pier 62

Join MoPOP and Friends of Waterfront Seattle for Hip-Hop 50, a celebration of five decades of hip-hop highlighting Seattle’s contributions to the culture.

Featuring B-boy and B-girl dance battles; a fashion show with performances by Kutt n Up; a legends cypher; and a music tribute featuring Vitamin D and Roc Phizzle.

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Laura Marie Rivera

Andrew Lewis, candidate for D7 City Council, discusses the primary election results with The Washington BUs political manager Jazmine Smith and King County Council candidate Becka Johnson Poppe.

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Sunday Worship at 10am Live Streamed on our Facebook page and YouTube. Simply look for Magnolia Lutheran Church.

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Reading Michael Singer’s ‘Living Untethered’

Reading Michael Singer’s book “The Untethered Soul” was a big deal for me. Early on, I think in the first chapter, he writes something to the effect that — A. you can choose to be happy; B. you can be happy for your entire life, no matter what; and C. is it worth ruining your lifelong happiness because someone cut you off on the highway?

That was it. I thought “OK, I’m going to choose that option, because spending time in emotions like frustration, anger, envy, disappointment, is useless, and just makes me miserable without solving anything.”

That’s not to say I don’t feel those things anymore, or that my goal is to stuff all negative emotion down to my toes. My goal is to notice those emotions when they surface, register them, maybe why they’re activated now, and then redirect. I do sometimes wonder if I’ve entered “head in the sand” territory.

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If you don’t know bestselling author Michael Singer, he leads a multi-faith yoga and meditation center called the Temple of the Universe in Florida.

good happens, we’re happy. If someone annoys us, we’re angry. The problem is, we tend to gloss over those negative emotions, and stuff them, if not to our toes, somewhere.

Singer believes in human energy systems operating in and around the body. Many traditions have words for the life force perpetuating our energy system you may have heard, such as shakti, qi, ka, or prana.

He says over time those ignored resentments — and even happy preferences — create almost an energetic scar tissue called samskaras in the Hindu tradition when you hold on to and repeat them. These are psychological imprints living in the body for years after an event, blocking the movement and release of energy, causing problems. For most of us, counting irritations all the way to traumas, that’s a lot of samskaras.

(Happily, I’ve also read you can foster positive samskaras from feelings of compassion, acceptance, and gratitude — I don’t know how Singer thinks these affect your energetic system.)

doing so, you will change your relationship with yourself and with everything else.”

IT STARTS WITH YOU:

“Instead of thinking that the new job will do it, the new relationship will do it, or more money and popularity will do it, do the necessary inner work to make it beautiful inside.”

At first, I thought Singer wanted us to delete preferences entirely from our mental programming. Mid-book, I began hearing internal alarm bells when asked what I wanted for dinner. Of course, that is not only impractical, but it would also rob us of the growth of trying new experiences, as well as the pleasure of our favorite ice cream flavors.

As I read on, I realized it’s not the act of having preferences that messes us up, it’s out attachment to our reactions. The goal, he says is to clean up these attachments and make yourself ok inside, so that external events no longer have the power to hijack your experience.

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Singer’s latest book “Living Untethered: Beyond the Human Predicament,” takes things to the next level — the uppermost level really, if we’re counting — and I think, the most challenging. His premise asks us to throw off our humanity, in essence, our basic way of relating to the world. While a much shorter book than 2007’s “The Untethered Soul,” “Living Untethered “could be distilled into about a chapter of simple content, but Singer repeats his refrain, expanding with a new arc of nuance in each chapter. Like a koan, such as “What is the sound of one hand clapping?”

it’s deceptively simple. There is a lot of repetition, yet if you pay attention, there’s also a lot to think about.

His premise is that human suffering is caused by the central duality of preference we live by. If something

The very act of having preferences activates these samskaras, Singer writes. Some main points include:

DON’T MAKE IT PERSONAL:

“One of the most amazing things you will ever realize is that the moment in front of you is not bothering you – you are bothering yourself about the moment in front of you. It’s not personal — you are making it personal.”

LOSE-LOSE SITUATIONS:

“You have just made life a lose-lose situation. If anything reminds you of what bothered you before, you lose. If you are not getting to reexperience what you liked before, you lose.”

“You are not going to change the weather by complaining about it. If you are wise, you will start to change your reactions to reality instead of fighting with reality. By

The central practice of releasing these attachments is one of paying attention to your internal reaction to life, catching moments of frustration or disappointment that things aren’t going according to your preset preferences. Singer suggests when you do, to ask yourself “What wants to be released?” and give yourself a minute to process it.

Given that humans think upwards of 6000 thoughts per day, even if you only catch a fraction of them, this will take time. After all, it took you this many years to get here, it will take some time to unravel those accumulated patterns.

Singer covers a lot in “Living Untethered,” in a somewhat meandering style that expounds on everything from consciousness to the cosmos. Some Goodreads reviewers found references to Christ off-putting, but there were also many references to Buddha and other religious teachings. It is largely a conceptual approach, without much specific practicum or exercises. At 216 pages it is not difficult to read, but it could have been edited down. However, there are gems to be found in the turns of the winding river that kept me engaged.

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Summer fun in Magnolia

Blue Angels

The Blue Angels made their annual visit to Seattle last weekend for the Seafair festivities. Queen Anne residents were treated to a show as the pilots practiced ahead of the big event. Crowds of people flocked to Kerry Park to get a glimpse of the U.S. Navy’s elite flying team. At the end of the second day, viewers were treated to a close pass of the Space Needle, captured here by Queen Anne photographer Sigma Sreedharan who said, “I got the shot I’ve been hoping to capture.”

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

TRANSPORTATION LEVY IS KEY ISSUE FOR COUNCIL

The key story in this year’s City Council election in Districts 6 and 7 is the position on next year’s transportation levy renewal. They need to commit to ensuring that the bridge is in the levy. If not, probably another seven years goes by. They must additionally commit to opposing the levy if it reaches the ballot without the bridge. This is to ensure their colleagues don’t give them an out by allowing them to vote no.

If the bridge is not in the levy, it will be clear the city has no intention of replacing it. Next year’s levy should be the bridge levy. Soon you will need drones to deliver your paper.

— Bill Stafford

Photo By Jayson Todd Morris Magnolia Summerfest, presented by the Magnolia Chamber of Commerce, is a three-day festival highlighting the community. Families and neighbors gathered at the Magnolia Playfield on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday to enjoy a parade, live music, crafts, food and drinks.

— Laura Marie Rivera

Photo By Sigma Sreedharan

— Laura Marie Rivera

‘TITANISH’ SAILS INTO GREEN LAKE

By Laura Marie Rivera

This weekend, the unsinkable parody “Titanish” crashes onto the shores of Green Lake.

Back by popular demand, this disaster comedy, directed by Queen Anne’s Mark Siano, was the 2022 Winner of Broadway World’s Best New Musical.

Bruce Hickok Ransom Jr. passed away at the age of 74 on June 11, 2023. His wife of 38 years, Sonia, was by his side.

In his will, Bruce wrote “I am not looking forward to being dead. It wasn’t my idea. As I am writing this letter, I am missing all of you already.” He had an incredible sense of humor, even in his final days. In letters he left for his family, he wrote “Don’t worry” on the envelope, a testament to his constant love and care.

To talk about Bruce is to talk about so many different things – Bruce was a family man, musician, hydroacoustician, car enthusiast, writer, photographer, outdoorsman, and world traveler. He was a meticulous record keeper of his many jobs, performances, hikes, and more. While it would be impossible to share all of his incredible stories, we hope the following does his beautiful life some justice.

Bruce was born in Ames, Iowa to Bruce Hickok Ransom Sr. and Miriam Freridge on January 29, 1949. He was the oldest of 7 siblings and his family moved from Iowa to Arizona, Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama, Louisiana, and Washington throughout his youth. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather to his wife Sonia; his children Alicia, Natasha, and Chris; and grandchildren Riley, Jackson, Lily, and Twyla. They remember him as playful, silly, brilliant, adventurous, and kind.

When Bruce was 12 and living in Mississippi, Alabama, and New Orleans, he fell in love with blues music. His father bought him his first guitar at the age of 14 and he started teaching himself music he heard on the radio. He joined his first band as a bass player during his senior year of high school and went on to hone his craft, becoming a respected musician in the Seattle area. Throughout his career, he played in bands with Ron Holden, Brady Anderson, Jay Thomas, Isaac Scott, Mauva Belle, Leon Blue, Taj Mahal, Elvin Bishop, Kathi McDonald, Tony Coleman, Tab Benoit, Kenny Neal, Billy Branch, Jimmy Burns, Mitch Woods, Roy Gaines, Joe Johansen, and many others. His last band was Blues on Tap, with Jim Plano, Steve Peterson, and Ray Hartman. Bruce played over 2000 times in over 200 clubs, festivals, cruises, and other venues, in eight different countries.

He received his BA in English Composition and his BS in Fisheries from the University of Washington.

Bruce was a founding member of Hydroacoustic Technology, Inc. (HTI) and presided as the company’s president from 1990-2007. He managed fisheries studies using acoustic tag and hydroacoustic technologies, conducted worldwide in lakes, rivers and in the sea. He authored over 100 publications and technical reports and taught training courses on the use of acoustic tags and hydroacoustics for fisheries assessment for over 20 years. Bruce retired in 2017. His leadership had a profound impact on the people he worked with, who remember him as a thorough and compassionate colleague with an insatiable sweet tooth.

As a writer, he published nonfiction in Backpacker, Snowy Egret, Big City Rhythm & Blues, Fur-Fish-Game, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, Hydro Review, and Northwest (Oregonian), among others. His fiction has been published in Open Spaces and EWR: Short Stories. Bruce’s wildlife photography has been published in Sports Afield, Fur-Fish-Game, Washington Wildlife, and others.

He loved to hike, camp, and fish throughout the Pacific Northwest, and in his lifetime, he went on over 275 backpacking trips. In 2011 he had a cabin built on Shaw Island in the San Juans, where he spent time with his family every year. Part of his legacy is a Trust for the cabin so his family can enjoy the wilderness in perpetuity.

Bruce loved to travel, and to make friends with people from many cultures (including his wife.) He enjoyed with equal gusto fancy dinners at Michelin stars restaurants in Spain and France, cafeteria food in Japan, smoked salmon in Alaska (living in a tent with grizzly bears watching across the river), asados in Argentina, whisky in Scotland, and beer in Prague. He had tremendous appreciation for the people and cultures that enriched his life. He passed on to his children a love of travel, taking them all over the world, and telling them stories from his many trips. He was always in awe of the beauty of the places and the relatability of the people he visited.

Bruce was generous with his money, his time, and his love. He wholeheartedly supported his children’s pursuit of the arts, travel, and education. He led a beautiful life that mattered to the many who loved him.

At Bruce’s request, there will not be a funeral. In lieu of flowers, please go see some live music, supporting local musicians in your area, as Bruce would have wanted.

We hope you think of him the next time you listen to the Blues, drink a Washington cabernet, hear a bad joke, or spend time in nature.

Siano is a founding member of The Habit comedy troupe and also helped create the bestselling “A Very Die Hard Christmas.” He will be on hand to serve drinks and cater to the firstclass ticket holders.

Performances begin Aug.10 at Green Lake’s Bathhouse Theater (7312 West Green Lake Dr N) and continue through Sept. 17.

Tickets range from limited $10 Stern Boarding Passes all the way up to exclusive $100 First Class Deck Chairs with drink service and can be purchased at SeattlePublicTheater. org.

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Reg. Agent, 144 Railroad Avenue, Suite 236, Edmonds, WA 98020-4100 and faxed to (949) 427-2732. If there are any questions regarding this Notice, please contact (206) 331-3280. SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ONLINE AT www.auction.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: (800) 793-6107 THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. DATED: 05/02/2023

Michelle Ghidotti, Esq., 144 Railroad Avenue, Suite 236 Edmonds, WA 980204100 Phone: (206) 331-3280 Fax: (949) 427-2732 Michelle R. Ghidotti, Esq., as Trustee 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 ) )ss County of Orange ) On 05/02/2023 before me, Merna Wessa, Notary Public personally appeared Michelle R. Ghidotti, Esq 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. Signature Merna Wessa (Seal) MERNA WESSA Notary PublicCalifornia Orange County Commission # 2395476 My Comm. Expires Mar 2, 2026

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SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY IN PROBATE Estate of MICHAEL ROSE, Deceased. No. 23-4-05147-2SEA PROBATE NOTICE

TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 THE ADMINISTRATOR NAMED BELOW has been appointed and has qualified as Administrator of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Administrator or the Administrator’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) thirty days after the Administrator served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(3); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in section 11 of this act and RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of First Publication: August 2, 2023. MARGIT M. HARVEY, Administrator Attorney for Administrator: Cory A. McBride WSBA# 49714 Address for Mailing or Service: 4218 S.W. Andover Seattle, WA 98116 Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News August 2, 9 and 16, 2023

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY IN PROBATE Estate of SCOTT D. MARTINEZ, Deceased. No. 23-4-04835-8SEA PROBATE NO-

TICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030

THE PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE

NAMED BELOW has been appointed and has qualified as Personal Representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(3); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in section 11 of this act and RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of First Publication: July 26, 2023 CINDY RENE MARTINEZ, Personal Representative Attorney for Personal Representative: Cory A. McBride WSBA# 49714 Address for Mailing or Service: 4218 S.W. Andover Seattle, WA 98116 Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News July 26, August 2 & 9, 2023

TS No WA06000007-23-1 TO No 2310695 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PURSUANT TO THE REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON CHAPTER 61.24 ET.

Servicer of the Deed of Trust: Freedom Mortgage Corporation Reference Number of the Deed of Trust: Instrument No. 20210818001377 Parcel Number: 327487-1220 | 327487-1220-01 I. NO-

TICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on September 8, 2023, 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: UNIT E-303, OF HIDDEN CREEK (FORMERLY KNOWN AS BELLEVUE ESTATES), A CONDOMINIUM, ACCORDING TO DECLARATION THEREOF RECORDED UNDER KING COUNTY RECORDING NO. 9606061582 AND ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO; SAID UNIT IS LOCATED ON SURVEY MAP AND PLANS FILED IN VOLUME 133 OF CONDOMINIUMS, AT PAGES 4 THROUGH 10, IN KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON. APN: 327487-1220 | 327487-1220-01 More commonly known as 12700 NE 8TH ST E303, BELLEVUE, WA 98005 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated August 10, 2021, executed by STEPHANIE ANTONIETTI, A SINGLE WOMAN as Trustor(s), to secure obligations in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. (“MERS”), as designated nominee for FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION, Beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, recorded August 18, 2021 as Instrument No. 20210818001377 and the beneficial interest was assigned to FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION and recorded January 13, 2023 as Instrument

Number 20230113000494 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of King County, Washington. II. No action commenced by FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION, 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

WHICH ARE NOW IN AR-

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 tenantoccupied 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: April 24, 2023 MTC Financial Inc.

dba Trustee Corps, as Duly Appointed Successor Trustee By: Alan Burton, Vice President MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps 606 W. Gowe Street Kent, WA 98032 Toll Free Number: (844) 367-8456 TDD: (800) 833-6388 For Reinstatement/ Pay Off Quotes, contact MTC Financial Inc. DBA Trustee Corps Order Number 91260, Pub Dates: 8/9/2023, 8/30/2023, QUEEN ANNE & MAGNOLIA NEWS

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8781783 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE

King County Alzheimer’s Walk set for Sept. 30

sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. Said sale will be made without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances on September 8, 2023. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by August 28, 2023, (11 days before the sale date) to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before August 28, 2023 (11 days before the sale) the default as set forth in Paragraph III is cured and the Trustees’ fees and costs are paid. Payment must be in cash or with cashiers’ or certified checks from a State or federally chartered bank. The sale may be terminated any time after the August 28, 2023 (11 days before the sale date) and before the sale, by the Borrower or Grantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance by paying the entire principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI. A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the current Beneficiary, Citizens Bank, N.A. FKA RBS Citizens, N.A. or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es):

ADDRESS XU LIU 14513 86TH PLACE

NORTHEAST, KENMORE, WA 98028 XU LIU 9125 NE 151ST ST, BOTHELL, WA 98011 LU WANG 14513 86TH PLACE

On Sept. 30, King County residents will join the fight to end Alzheimer’s disease at the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s — the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research.

the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $369,174.24, together with interest as provided in the Note or other instrument secured, and such other costs and fees as are due under the Note or other instrument secured, and as are provided by statute. V. The above described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. Said sale will be made without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances on September 8, 2023. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by August 28, 2023, (11 days before the sale date) to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before August 28, 2023 (11 days before the sale) the default as set forth in Paragraph III is cured and the Trustees’ fees and costs are paid. Payment must be in cash or with cashiers’ or certified checks from a State or federally chartered bank. The sale may be terminated any time after the August 28, 2023 (11 days before the sale date) and before the sale, by the Borrower or Grantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance by paying the entire principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI.

A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the current Beneficiary, FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): ADDRESS STEPHANIE ANTONIETTI 12700 NE 8TH ST E303, BELLEVUE, WA 98005 STEPHANIE ANTONIETTI 12700 NE 8TH ST, BELLEVUE, WA 98005-3227 by both first class and certified mail on March 21, 2023, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place March 21, 2023 on the real property described in Paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above described property. IX. Anyone having any objections to this sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an

PURSUANT TO THE REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON CHAPTER 61.24 ET. SEQ. Grantor: XU LIU AND LU WANG, HUSBAND AND WIFE Current Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust: Citizens Bank, N.A. FKA RBS Citizens, N.A. Original Trustee of the Deed of Trust: WFG NATIONAL TITLE Current Trustee of the Deed of Trust: MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps Current Mortgage Servicer of the Deed of Trust: Citizens Bank, N.A. FKA RBS Citizens, N.A. Reference Number of the Deed of Trust: Instrument No. 20130423001272 Parcel Number: 070445-0270-09 I. NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN that on September 8, 2023, 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 27 OF BELMONT HEIGHTS, AS PER PLAT RECORDED IN VOLUME 163 OF PLATS, PAGES 86 THROUGH 89, INCLUSIVE, RECORDS OF KING COUNTY AUDITOR;SITUATE IN THE CITY OF KENMORE, COUNTY OF KING, STATE OF WASHINGTON. APN: 070445-027009 More commonly known as 14513 86TH PLACE NORTHEAST, KENMORE, WA 98028 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated April 13, 2013, executed by XU LIU AND LU WANG, HUSBAND AND WIFE as Trustor(s), to secure obligations in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as designated nominee for FRANKLIN AMERICAN MORTGAGE COMPANY, A TENNESSEE CORPORATION, Beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, recorded April 23, 2013 as Instrument No. 20130423001272 and the beneficial interest was assigned to CITIZENS BANK, N.A. and recorded September 27, 2022 as Instrument Number 20220927000854 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of King County, Washington. II. No action commenced by Citizens Bank, N.A. FKA RBS Citizens, N.A., 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.

The default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/are as follows:

NORTHEAST, KENMORE, WA 98028 LU WANG 9125 NE 151ST ST, BOTHELL, WA 98011 by both first class and certified mail on March 31, 2023, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place March 31, 2023 on the real property described in Paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above described property. IX. Anyone having any objections to this sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustees’ Sale. X. Notice to Occupants or Tenants. The purchaser at the Trustee’s sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the deed of trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenantoccupied 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

On Walk day, participants honor those affected by Alzheimer’s with the poignant Promise Garden ceremony — a mission-focused experience that signifies our solidarity in the fight against the disease. During the ceremony, walkers will carry flowers of various colors, each color representing their personal connection to the disease.

When: Sept. 30; 10 a.m. for opening ceremony, 10:30 am: for walk

Where: Seattle Center, International Fountain, Mercer Street, Seattle

For more information and to register, visit alz.org/walk.

The Seattle SeaChordsmen have anoounced an upcoming pirate-themed chorus show, taking place on Saturday Aug. 19 at 2 p.m. at the Queen Anne Baptist Church.

This family-friendly show will tell the story of new pirate recruit Barnacle Bill through a series of songs both old and new, including a sea shanty. Tickets are free; the group will be accepting donations. A portion of the show’s proceeds will go to the Queen Anne Baptist Church’s building fund.

For more information, check out seachordsmen. org/sillypirate. Reserve a seat by emailing sillypirate@ seachordsmen.org.

wasn’t actually planning to run for city council this year but was unhappy with the lack of support for the tree canopy and felt compelled at the last minute. He believes that protecting the large existing trees is the best thing to protect the city environment. “It’s stressful and emotional. And you just don’t know until you do it,” he said. Lisbon counts several of the other candidates among his friends and said that Dan Strauss even delivered a vintage election sign to his yard.

KING COUNTY COUNCIL

Jeanne Kohl-Welles has represented King County Council District 4 since 2016 and decided not to seek reelection. This district encompasses a large part of the city, including Queen Anne, Magnolia, Belltown, Fremont, Ballard, Green Lake, Blue Ridge, and Bitter Lake. Jorge Barón, the retired director of Northwest Immigrant Rights Project, garnered over 50% of the vote and will face off against Assistant Attorney General Sarah Reyneveld in the general election. Also of note was Becka Johnson Poppe, King County’s current Budget & Policy Manager. She offered “sincere congratulations and appreciation to Jorge and Sarah for their dedication to our community” and said she will support the community taking on urgent issues like climate justice.

Reyneveld aims to share her vision for King County and increasing turnout for the general election. She says her campaign “will continue to be focused on regional solutions to address homelessness, improve public safety and behavioral health, and expand access to reliable public transit” and believes the turnout will be much higher for the general election. Her campaign appreciated all of the volunteers but was particularly touched by the support of Jim McDermott, Queen Anne resident and 14 term U.S. Congressman. McDermott said he was excited to

support Reyneveld because “she has all of the qualifications to make an excellent public servant” and agreed that it is imperative to encourage more people to vote. “A vote is the most important tool that an American has,” he said, “and if you don’t vote, I don’t think you are participating in democracy.”

Barón earned an impressive list of endorsements but remained focused on the voters that shared their hopes for King County and said, “It is an honor to be able to run for public office.”

SEATTLE SCHOOL BOARD

The Seattle School Board is made up of seven directors and oversees the largest school district in the state. Four of those positions are on the ballot this year and the other three will be up for election again in 2025. In the primary election, voters only vote for the candidate that resides in their zone of the city. And in the general election, all registered voters can vote for a candidate in each of the zones.

Queen Anne is in District 4 and is not on the ballot this year. Magnolia and Interbay were part of D4 in the last election but are now located in the newly redistricted District 2. But D2 incumbent Lisa Rivera Smith and former SPS

Principal Christina Posten are headed straight to the general because there were only two candidates in their race.

Gina Topp dominated the District 6 ballots with over 70% of the vote. Maryanne Wood, a mother and grandmother who says “NO to the planned school closures”, will also appear on the ballot. The third candidate was Rosie McCarter, a neurodivergent mom of three who had planned to uplift low-income families and students with disabilities.

District 3 includes the U District, Wallingford, Ravenna, Meridian, and had the most contested race. With no incumbent, it looked like Christie Robertson, Ben Gitenstein, and Evan Briggs would split the vote. Robertson

has a Ph.D. in neurobiology, a mind for numbers, and a passion for inclusive education, but did not make it through the primary. Gitenstein is a tech guy that is very unhappy with the current state of the district and Briggs is a filmmaker.

North Seattle residents in District 1 selected incumbent Liza Rankin and Debbie Carlson, out of the field of four. Both are moms with PTA experience, one wanting to continue the current direction of the district and one looking to “bring a new generation to the school board.”

Residents of Queen Anne and Magnolia are part of the state’s 36th legislative district. Anyone looking for more information or to get involved is welcome to contact the 36th District Democrats at 36th.org.

GENERAL ELECTION

The General election is Tuesday, Nov. 7; all ballots are due by 8 p.m. You can also check your registration or register to vote at voter.votewa.gov.

MOPOP from Page 1Æ

MoPOP from Aug. 12 to Aug 20. Visit the MoPOP booth for details.

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Contact High: A Visual History of Hip-Hop

They say a picture’s worth 1,000 words, and that’s especially true of one of music’s most languageconscious genres: hip-hop.

Contact High explores four decades of photography, from the late 1970s to today, documenting a revolution not just in music, but in politics, race relations, fashion, and culture.

Through more than 170 iconic images of hip-hop’s most influential artists (Missy Elliott, Jay-Z, Queen Latifah, Tupac, and more) — including contact sheets that give us a rare glimpse into the creative process of a photo session — Contact High examines the evolution of hip-hop, connecting us with the experiences, identities, and places that have shaped the world’s most popular music genre.

Reyneveld Campaign

Sarah Reyneveld and Jim McDermott.