1/17/13 - Legals

Jan 16, 20130

NOTICE OF DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE (DNS) AND A PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING

Whitman County Planning issued a Determination of Nonsignificance (DNS) under the State Environmental Policy Act Rules (Chapter 197-11 WAC) for the following project: Whitman County proposes amendments to its zoning ordinances, Chapter 19.15 North- Pullman-Moscow Corridor District (N-PMC) and Chapter 19.16 South-Pullman-Moscow Corridor District (S-PMC).

The proposed changes to the N-PMC and S-PIVIC will change the minimum parcel size from three acres to two acres, exclude the listed permitted uses from oversight by the Site Plan Review Committee and change some incorrectly labeled references.

After review of a completed environmental checklist and other information on file with us, the Planning Office has determined that this proposal will not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment.

A public hearing will be held by the Whitman County Planning Commission on February 6, 2013, in the Auditorium, first floor of the Whitman County Public Service Building, at 7:00 PM. Copies of the DNS are available at no charge from the Planning Office, Whitman County Public Service Building (2nd Floor), N. 310 Main St., Colfax, WA 99111.

Interested persons may submit environmentally-focused written comments on the SEPA decision by 4 p,m.

on Thursday, January 31, 2013 and before 5:00 PM on Wednesday, February 6, 2013 regarding the proposed zoning action to the County Planning Office, P.O. Box 430, Colfax, WA 99111-0430, (fax) 509-397-6210,

Alan L. Thomson County Planner

PO # 201300000008

File: sepa 13-02 3/1

NOTICE OF MITIGATED DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE

(M-DNS) AND A CONDITIONAL USE HEARING

The Whitman County Planning Office issued a Mitigated Determination of Nonsignificance

(M-DNS) under the State Environmental Policy Act Rules (Chapter 197-11 WAC) for the following project:

Steve & Kevin Mader G.P. propose a Agricultural Product Processing Facility, approximately 23,300 sq. ft. in size on 5 acres.

The site is located at 4932 SR27, in the SE of Section 20, Township 15 N., Range 45 E., W.M., Whitman County, Washington, approximately 1.5 miles north of the City of Pullman. After review of a completed environmental checklist and other information on file with us, the Planning Office has determined that this proposal will not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment.

This project will also be considered for a conditional use permit at a County Zoning Board of Adjustment public hearing set for Thursday, February 7, 2013, at 7:00 PM in the Public Service Building Auditorium, N. 310 Main St., Colfax, WA. Interested persons may submit written comments regarding the proposed zoning action to the County Planning Office, P. O. Box 430, Colfax, WA 99111-0430, (fax) (509) 397-6210, before 4 p.m., January 26, 2013, or attend the hearing.

Interested persons may submit written and signed environmentally-focused comments on the M-DNS to the County Planning Office, P. O. Box 430, Colfax, WA 99111-0430, (fax) (509) 397-6210, before 4 p.m., January 31, 2013.

Copies of the MDNS are available at no charge from the County Planning Office, Whitman County Public Service Building (2nd Floor), Colfax, WA 99111.

Signed

Jerry Basler

Assistant County Planner

Date: January 17, 2013

PO# 2013-00000007 3/1

NOTICE TO VENDORS AND

CONTRACTORS

Whitman County, Washington is soliciting vendors and contractors for placement on the following lists:

1) General Government - Office/Data Processing Equipment

2) General Government - Building Maintenance/Park and Recreation

3) General Government - Professional Services

4) Public Works Department - Materials, Equipment, Supplies, Etc.

5) Public Works Department - Contractors

6) Public Works Department - Professional Services

Whitman County maintains current rosters of vendors and contractors from which proposals will be requested for the purchase of Materials, Equipment, Supplies or Services for various small works projects.

In accordance with RCW Chapter 39.80, Whitman County invites letters of interest from consultants wishing to be placed on the Professional Services Roster. For any particular work, consultants to be considered will be selected from the Professional Services Roster or from responses to advertisements for consultants for that particular work. Contracts will be negotiated in accordance with RCW 39.80 and Whitman County’s selection procedures.

Whitman County in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat.

252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, Part 21, Nondiscrimination in federally assisted programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises as defined at 49 CRF Part 26 will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, national origin, or sex in consideration for an award.

Cities, towns and districts within Whitman County who have entered into an interlocal agreement with the County may choose to select materials, equipment, supplies or services from these lists.

Any vendor or contractor wishing placement on any list or updating current information may do so by accessing the Whitman County Website at http://www.whitmancounty.org, subtitle, “Small Works Roster”. For specific information regarding unbound letters of submittal, please call 509-397-4622. Vendors and contractors who have completed a questionnaire within the past 10 years do not need to resubmit another questionnaire.

Maribeth Becker, CMC, Clerk of the Board

2013 Small Works 2/2c

Notice of Determination of Non Significance (DNS)

Washington State Department of Transportation staff considered all relevant environmental and social aspects of a proposed project to address a chronic erosion problem that affects a segment of SR 272 immediately east of the Colfax downtown area.

The current proposal includes various repairs to protect the roadway from erosion caused by seasonal high flows in the unnamed creek next to the road.

Along most of the length, riprap will be added to restore the shoulder slope, and voids below the gabion baskets will be filled with shotcrete.

Toward the lower end of the project area, a culvert will be installed within the channel to contain the flow.

In addition, a deteriorated culvert crossing under SR 272 at Mile Post 12.01 will be replaced.

Using State Environmental Policy Act Rules (Chapter 197-11 WAC),WSDOT reviewed a complete environmental checklist and other relevant information on file, and concluded this action will not have probable significant adverse impacts on the environment resulting from its completion. WSDOT issued a DNS for the proposal.

If interested in this proposal, you may request a free copy of the DNS and information from Rebecca Smith at WSDOT Eastern Region, 2714 N. Mayfair St., Spokane, WA 99207-2050, phone (509) 324-6135, or smithrl@wsdot.wa.gov . Written comments must be submitted to this address by January 31, 2013. 3/1

TOWN OF GARFIELD

NOTICE OF DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE

The Town of Garfield issued a determination of non-significance (DNS) under the State Environmental Policy Act Rules (Chapter 197-11 WAC) for the following project: adding paint booth to the inside of existing building at 213 E. Main Street, Garfield, WA proposed by Ed-Ka Manufacturing. After review of a completed environmental checklist and other information on file with the agency, the Town of Garfield has determined this proposal will not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment.

Copies of the DNS are available at no charge from the Town of Garfield, 405 W California, PO Box 218, Garfield, WA 99130 and (509) 635-1604. The public is invited to comment on this DNS by submitting written comments no later than Friday, February 1, 2013 to Mayor Jarrod Pfaff at Town of Garfield, 405 E California, PO Box 218, Garfield, WA 99130-0218. 3/1

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

Whitman County Hospital District #3 dba Whitman Hospital and Medical Center intends to use a small works roster for construction services that cost in excess of $5,000.00 but not to exceed $200,000.00. Anticipated requirements include building construction and remodel projects including labor and supplies. The hospital will use the roster to request bids from roster contractors and vendors for work required.

Firms desiring to be included on the small works roster will need to submit a Small Works Registration form. This form is available on our website http://www.whitmanhospital.com under “About Whitman” then “Facts and Links”. All forms should be emailed, faxed or mailed to:

Tina Bass

Fiscal Tech

Whitman Hospital & Medical Center

1200 W. Fairview

Colfax, WA 99111

basst@whmc.org

Phone: 509-397-5723

Fax: 509-397-2563 3/1

NOTICE OF BIDS

Town of St. John will be accepting bids for a surplus 1,000 gal. propane tank with pump.

A minimum bid of $1400.00 is required. As is-where is.

Sealed bids will be opened at City Hall on January 28, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. The Town of St. John retains the right to accept or reject any or all bids. The tank can be viewed at the City Shop (Old Inland Power Bldg.). To view tank or ask questions, please call 509-648-3644 or 509-648-3905. Send sealed bids to Town of St. John, P.O. Box 298, St. John, WA 99171. 3/2

SUMMARY OF TOWN OF GARFIELD ORDINANCE

NO. 429-N.

AN ORDINANCE THEREBY AMENDING THE PUBLIC UTILITY TAX CHARGED ON THE GROSS REVENUES FROM THE SALE OF TELEPHONE SERVICES AND FIXING AN EFFECTIVE DATE AS REQUIRED BY R.C.W. 35.21.865.

Section 1. The Garfield Municipal Code Section 3.12.030 and Ord No. 344-N are amended to read as follows: There is levied and there shall be collected from every person, firm, or corporation engaged in the business activities hereinafter setforth, for the act or privilege of engaging in such activities within the city, a tax to be known as a “utility tax” in the amounts to be determined by the application of rates here in stated against gross income, as follows:

(a) Upon every person, firm or corporation engaged in or carrying on a business of sale, delivery or distribution of electricity and electrical energy, a tax equal to four percent of the total gross income

(b) Upon the Town of Garfield a tax equal to six percent of the total gross income derived from furnishing water, sewer, and garbage disposal services

(c) Upon every person, firm or corporation engaged in or carrying on a telephone business, a tax equal to six percent of the total gross income

Section 2: In accordance with RCW 35.21.865, this ordinance shall be effective April 1, 2013.

This ordinance was passed on January 9, 2013. A copy of the ordinance is available for public inspection at the Clerk’s office at 405 E California – PO Box 218, Garfield, WA 99130, http://www.garfieldwa.com/. The full text of this ordinance will be mailed upon request. 3/1

SUPERIOR COURT OF

WASHINGTON

FOR WHITMAN COUNTY

Estate of

KATHLEEN ANN VOGELER,

Deceased.

NO. 12 4 00 1 03 6

PROBATE NOTICE TO

CREDITORS

The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate.

Any persons having claims against the deceased must, before the time such claim would he 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 copy of the claim and filling 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 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 non-probate assets.

DATED this 7th day of December, 2012.

PRINZ & BROZIK PLLC

Jenna Brozik, WSBA#44233

Attorney for Personal Representative

Address of Attorney for Personal Representative-,

PRINZ & BROZIC PLLC

445 S Grand Avenue

Pullman, WA 99163

509-338-0908

WSBA# 44233 3/3

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the City of Tekoa, Washington in the Council Chambers at 419 North Washington Street on Monday, January 28th at 7:00 PM.

The purpose of the public hearing is to review community development and housing needs, inform citizens of the availability of funds and eligible uses of the state Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), and receive comments on proposed activities, particularly from lower income persons and persons residing in the City of Tekoa area.

Up to $1 million may be available to the City on a statewide competitive basis to fund public facility, community facility, economic development and affordable housing projects that principally benefit low- and moderate-income persons.

An outline of the proposed sewer replacement project will be available for review at City Hall on January 17th, 2013. Comments may also be submitted in writing to the City of Tekoa after January 28th, 2013.

The City of Tekoa City Council Chambers is handicap accessible. Arrangements to reasonably accommodate special needs, including handicap accessibility or interpreter, will be made upon receiving twenty-four (24) hour advance notice. Contact Kynda Browning, City Clerk at (509) 284-3861, or at City Hall. 3/2

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF WHITMAN

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE

ELMA K. ECCLES,

Deceased.

NO. 13-4-00002-0

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. 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 the Sessions Laws of Chapter 252, Sessions Laws of 1997 and RCW 11.40.060.

This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent's probate and nonprobate assets.

DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION JANUARY 10, 2013

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE JANICE ELAINE McKAY

ATTORNEYS FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE

LIBEY & ENSLEY, PLLC

GARY J. LIBEY

ADDRESS FOR MAILING OF SERVICE

P.O. Box 619

North 409 Main Street

Colfax, WA 99111-0619

Telephone: 509-397-4345 2/3c

TS No .: WA-10-365979-NH APN No .: 1-0505-99-18-08-0000 Title Order No .: 100345904-WA-GNO Grantor(s): JACK J GARRETT, DONNA L GARRETT Grantee(s): U.S. BANCORP HOME LOANS Deed of Trust Instrument/Reference No .: 580961 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Pursuant To The Revised Code Of Washington 61.24, et.

seq.

I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington, the undersigned Trustee will on 2/15/2013, at 10:00 AM At the main entrance to the Superior Courthouse, 404 N. Main Street, Colfax, WA 99111 sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable, in the form of credit bid or cash bid in the form of 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 Whitman, State of Washington, to wit: LOT 8, B.R. REED'S ADDITION TO LACROSSE, ACCORDING TO PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN BOOK F OF PLATS, PAGE 18, RECORDS OF Whitman County, WASHINGTON. More commonly known as: 204 N MAIN ST , LACROSSE, WA 99143 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 10/26/1995 recorded 10/31/1995, under 580961 records of Whitman County, Washington, from JACK J. GARRETT AND DONNA L. GARRETT , HUSBAND AND WIFE, as Grantor(s), to TICOR TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of U.S. BANCORP HOME LOANS, as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned by U.S. BANCORP HOME LOANS (or by its successors-in-interest and/or assigns, if any), to U.S. Bank National Association.

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/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: $9,209.37 IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $21,391.62, together with interest as provided in the Note from the 2/1/2010, and such other costs and fees 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 said Deed of Trust as provided by statute.

Said sale will be made without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances on 2/15/2013.

The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by 2/4/2013 (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 2/4/2013 (11 days before the sale) the default as set forth in Paragraph III is cured and the Trustee’s 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 at any time after the 2/4/2013 (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 principal and interest, 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 address(es): NAME JACK J. GARRETT AND DONNA L. GARRETT , HUSBAND AND WIFE ADDRESS 204 N MAIN ST , LACROSSE, WA 99143 by both first class and certified mail on 6/7/2010, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee, and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served, if applicable, with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property, described in Paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting.

VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale.

VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above-described property.

IX. Anyone having any objection to the sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130.

Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale.

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.

THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORCLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. You have only 20 days from the recording date of 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: Toll-free: 1-877-894-HOME (1-877-894-4663) or Web site: http://www.dfi.wa.gov/consumers/homeownership/post_purchase_counselors_foreclosure.htm The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development: Toll-free: 1-800-569-4287 or National web site: http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD or for local counseling agencies in Washington: http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/hcc/fc/index.cfm?webListAction=search&searchstate=WA&filterSvc=dfc The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys: Telephone: 1-800-606-4819 or web site: http://nwjustice.org/what-clear.

If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee.

This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy.

The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney.

If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only.

THIS OFFICE IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations.

Dated: 10/12/2012 Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington, as Trustee By: Tricia Moreno, Assistant Secretary Trustee’s Mailing Address: Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington C/O Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101 (866) 645-7711 Trustee’s Physical Address: Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington 19735 10th Avenue NE, Suite N-200 Poulsbo, WA 98370 (866) 645-7711 Sale Line: 714-573-1965 Or Login to: http://wa.qualityloan.com TS No .: WA-10-365979-NH P991612 1/17, 02/07/2013 3&6

File No .: 7023.101087 Grantors: Northwest Trustee Services, Inc. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Grantee: Travis J. Scott, who aquired title as a single person and Jessica K. Phillips, who aquired title as a single person, each as their separate property.

Ref to DOT Auditor File No .: 659712 Tax Parcel ID No .: 1-0135-00-38-11-0000 , 1-0135-00-38-12-0000 Abbreviated Legal: Notice of Trustee's Sale Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq.

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.

Web site: http://www.dfi.wa.gov/consumers/homeownership/post_purchase_counselors_foreclosure.htm The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Telephone: Toll-free: 1-800-569-4287.

Web site: http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/hcc/fc/index.cfm?webListAction=search&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.

Web site: http://nwjustice.org/what-clear.

I. On January 25, 2013, at 10:00 a.m.

Commonly known as: 1812 North Oak Street Colfax, WA 99111 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 11/24/04, recorded on 11/30/04, under Auditor's File No. 659712, records of Whitman County, Washington, from Travis J. Scott and Jessica K. Scott, husband and wife, as Grantor, to Pioneer Title Company, as Trustee, to secure an obligation "Obligation" in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. solely as nominee for Mann Financial Inc, d/b/a Culbertson Mortgage, its successors and assigns, as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned by Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee of Lender, its successors and assigns to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., under an Assignment/Successive Assignments recorded under Auditor's File No. 701917.

*The Tax Parcel ID number and Abbreviated Legal Description are provided solely to comply with the recording statutes and are not intended to supplement, amend or supersede the Property's full legal description provided herein.

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 Grantor's or Borrower's default on the Obligation secured by the Deed of Trust.

III. The Beneficiary alleges default of the Deed of Trust for failure to pay the following amounts now in arrears and/or other defaults: Amount due to reinstate by 09/19/2012 Monthly Payments $5,375.60 Late Charges $204.40 Lender's Fees & Costs ($508.32) Total Arrearage $5,071.68 Trustee's Expenses (Itemization) Trustee's Fee $775.00 Title Report $490.00 Statutory Mailings $20.00 Recording Costs $0.00 Postings $70.00 Sale Costs $0.00 Total Costs $1,355.00 Total Amount Due: $6,426.68 Other known defaults as follows: IV. The sum owing on the Obligation is: Principal Balance of $76,948.08, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument evidencing the Obligation from 01/01/12, and such other costs and fees as are due under the Obligation, and as are provided by statute.

V. The Property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the Obligation as provided by statute.

The sale will be made without representation or warranty, express or implied regarding title, possession, encumbrances or condition of the Property on January 25, 2013.

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 01/14/13 (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 01/14/13 (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 01/14/13 (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 balance of 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 address(es): NAME AND ADDRESS Travis J. Scott 1812 North Oak Street Colfax, WA 99111 Jessica K. Scott 1812 North Oak Street Colfax, WA 99111 Travis J. Scott 1812 North Oak Street Colfax, WA 99111-9705 Jessica K. Scott 1812 North Oak Street Colfax, WA 99111-9705 by both first class and certified mail, return receipt requested on 06/05/12, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and on 06/05/12 Grantor and Borrower were personally served with said written notice of default or the written notice of default was posted on 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 trustee's 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 Property.

Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee's sale.

X. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS - The purchaser at the Trustee's Sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the Deed of Trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the Deed of Trust, including occupants who are not tenants.

The trustee's rules of auction may be accessed at http://www.northwesttrustee.com and are incorporated by this reference.

You may also access sale status at http://www.northwesttrustee.com and http://www.USA-Foreclosure.com.

EFFECTIVE: 09/19/2012 Northwest Trustee Services, Inc., Trustee Authorized Signature P.O. BOX 997 Bellevue, WA 98009-0997 Contact: Vonnie McElligott (425) 586-1900.

(TS# 7023.101087) 1002.218355-File No. 52 & 3

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq.

TS No .: WA-11-484474-SH APN No .: 1 -1204-00-02-06-0000 Title Order No .: 110564259-WA-GNO Grantor(s): MICHAEL S SMITH, KELLI JO SMITH Grantee(s): WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Deed of Trust Instrument/Reference No .: 692345 I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington, the undersigned Trustee, will on 2/15/2013, at 10:00 AM At the main entrance to the Whitman County Courthouse, North 400 Main, Colfax, WA 99111 sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable in the form of credit bid or cash bid in the form of 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 WHITMAN, State of Washington, to-wit: LOT 6, BLOCK 2, PARADISE RIDGE SUBDIVISION NO. 4, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED UNDER AUDITOR'S FILE NO 624314 IN Whitman County, WASHINGTON. More commonly known as: 1915 NW CANYON VIEW, PULLMAN, WA 99163 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 4/23/2009, recorded 4/24/2009, under 692345 records of Whitman County, Washington, from MICHAEL S SMITH AND KELLI JO SMITH, HUSBAND AND WIFE, as Grantor(s), to NORTHWEST TRUSTEE SERVICES LLC, as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned by WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. (or by its successors-in-interest and/or assigns, if any), to Wells Fargo Bank, NA. 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/Mortgage.

III. The defaults) for which this foreclosure is made is/are as follows: Failure to pay when due the following amounts which are now in arrears: $20,299.41 IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $161,170.21, together with interest as provided in the Note from the 7/1/2011, and such other costs and fees 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 2/15/2013.

The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by 2/4/2013 (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 2/4/2013 (11 days before the sale) the default as set forth in Paragraph III is cured and the Trustee's 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 2/4/2013 (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 principal and interest, 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 address(es): MICHAEL S SMITH AND KELLI JO SMITH, HUSBAND AND WIFE 1915 NW CANYON VIEW, PULLMAN, WA 99163 by both first class and certified mail on 9/10/2012, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served, if applicable, with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in Paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting.

VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale.

VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above-described property.

IX. Anyone having any 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 Trustee's sale.

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.

THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date of 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.

The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development: Toll-free: 1-800-569-4287 or National Web Site: http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD or for Local counseling agencies in Washington: http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/hcc/fc/index.cfm?webListAction=searchandamp;searchstate=WAandamp;filterSvc=dfc The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys: Telephone: 1-800-606-4819 or Web site: http://nwjustice.org/what-clear.

If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee.

This shall be the Purchaser's sole and exclusive remedy.

The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary's Agent, or the Beneficiary's Attorney.

Dated: OCT. 12, 2012 Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington, as Trustee By: Tricia Moreno, Assistant Secretary Trustee's Mailing Address: Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington C/O Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101 (866) 645-7711 Trustee's Physical Address: Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington 19735 10th Avenue NE, Suite N-200 Poulsbo, WA 98370 (866) 645-7711 Sale Line: 714-730-2727 Or Login to: http://wa.qualityloan.com TS No .: WA-11-484474-SH A-4306775 01/17/2013, 02/07/2013 3 & 7

File No .: 7314.00811 Grantors: Northwest Trustee Services, Inc. Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas as Trustee for RALI 2006-QS17 Grantee: Robert Stroup and Geraldlynn NihiPali, single people Ref to DOT Auditor File No .: 675133 Tax Parcel ID No .: 1-0040-00-44-01-0001; 1-0040-00-44-02-0001 Abbreviated Legal: A ptn of Lots 1 & 2, Blk 44, Colfax Notice of Trustee's Sale Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq.

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.

Web site: http://www.dfi.wa.gov/consumers/homeownership/post_purchase_counselors_foreclosure.htm The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Telephone: Toll-free: 1-800-569-4287.

Web site: http://nwjustice.org/what-clear.

I. On February 15, 2013, at 10:00 a.m.

inside the main lobby of the Whitman County Courthouse, North 404 Main Street in the City of Colfax, State of Washington, the undersigned Trustee (subject to any conditions imposed by the Trustee) will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at time of sale, the following described real property "Property", situated in the County(ies) of Whitman, State of Washington: A tract of land in Lots 1 and 2, Block 44, Town of Colfax, according to the Plat thereof, recorded in Book A of Plats, Page 16, records of Whitman County, Washington, described as follows: BEGINNING at a point on the North line of Lot 1, Block 44, Town of Colfax, 44 feet from the Northwest corner of said Lot 1; thence South parallel to the West line of said Lots 1 and 2 a distance of 71 feet; thence East parallel to the South line of said Lot 2 a distance of 15 feet; thence South parallel to the West line of said Lot 2 a distance of 11 feet 8 inches; thence East parallel to the North line of said Lot 2 a distance of 30 feet; thence South parallel to the West line of said Lot 2 a distance of 17 feet 4 inches, to the South line of said Lot 2; thence East 1 foot to the Southeast corner of Lot 2; thence North on the East line of Lots 1 and 2 a distance of 100 feet to the Northeast corner of said Lot 1; thence West on the North line of said Lot 1 a distance of 46 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING. Commonly known as: 106 East Thorn Street Colfax, WA 99111 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 10/26/06, recorded on 10/30/06, under Auditor's File No. 675133, records of Whitman County, Washington, from Robert Stroup, an unmarried person and Geraldlynn M Nihipali, an unmarried person, as Grantor, to Whitman County Title, as Trustee, to secure an obligation "Obligation" in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. solely as nominee for Homecomings Financial, LLC (f/k/a Homecomings Financial Network, Inc.), as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned by Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. to Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas as Trustee for RALI 2006-QS17, under an Assignment/Successive Assignments recorded under Auditor's File No. 703804.

III. The Beneficiary alleges default of the Deed of Trust for failure to pay the following amounts now in arrears and/or other defaults: Amount due to reinstate by 10/09/2012 Monthly Payments $19,494.96 Late Charges $676.89 Lender's Fees & Costs $2,462.56 Total Arrearage $22,634.41 Trustee's Expenses (Itemization) Trustee's Fee $675.00 Title Report $565.95 Statutory Mailings $39.04 Recording Costs $17.00 Postings $70.00 Total Costs $1,366.99 Total Amount Due: $24,001.40 Other known defaults as follows: IV. The sum owing on the Obligation is: Principal Balance of $85,553.08, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument evidencing the Obligation from 10/01/10, and such other costs and fees as are due under the Obligation, and as are provided by statute.

V. The Property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the Obligation as provided by statute.

The sale will be made without representation or warranty, express or implied regarding title, possession, encumbrances or condition of the Property on February 15, 2013.

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 02/04/13 (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 02/04/13 (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 02/04/13 (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 balance of 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 address(es): NAME AND ADDRESS Geraldlynn M. Nihipali aka Geraldlynn Nihipali 106 East Thorn Street Colfax, WA 99111 Geraldlynn M. Nihipali aka Geraldlynn Nihipali 1615 Cedar Street Colfax, WA 99111 Robert Stroup 106 East Thorn Street Colfax, WA 99111 Robert Stroup 1615 Cedar Street Colfax, WA 99111 Unknown Spouse and/or Domestic Partner of Geraldlynn M. Nihipali aka Geraldlynn Nihipali 106 East Thorn Street Colfax, WA 99111 Unknown Spouse and/or Domestic Partner of Robert Stroup 106 East Thorn Street Colfax, WA 99111 Unknown Spouse and/or Domestic Partner of Geraldlynn M. Nihipali aka Geraldlynn Nihipali 1615 Cedar Street Colfax, WA 99111 Unknown Spouse and/or Domestic Partner of Robert Stroup 1615 Cedar Street Colfax, WA 99111 by both first class and certified mail, return receipt requested on 06/23/11, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and on 06/23/11 Grantor and Borrower were personally served with said written notice of default or the written notice of default was posted on 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 trustee's 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 Property.

Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee's sale.

The trustee's rules of auction may be accessed at http://www.northwesttrustee.com and are incorporated by this reference.

You may also access sale status at http://www.northwesttrustee.com and http://www.USA-Foreclosure.com.

EFFECTIVE: 10/09/2012 Northwest Trustee Services, Inc., Trustee Authorized Signature P.O. BOX 997 Bellevue, WA 98009-0997 Contact: Nanci Lambert (425) 586-1900.

(TS# 7314.00811) 1002.197053-File No. 3 & 6