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SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF LEWIS In the Matter of the Estate of WALTER GENE MIDDLETON, Deceased. No. 25-4-00142-21 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 non-probate assets. DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: April 9, 2025. /s/ Milda Jean Middleton MILDA JEAN MIDDLETON, Personal Representative Attorney for the Personal Representative: Bart J. Ricks Address for Mailing or Service: MANO, PAROUTAUD, GROBERG & RICKS Attorneys at Law 20 SW 12th Street P. O. Box 1123 Chehalis, WA 98532 (360) 748-6641 Court of probate proceedings: Lewis County Superior Court Published in The East County Journal April 9, April 16, April 23, 2025

No. 25-4-00129-21 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR LEWIS COUNTY In re Estate of Marie Jeanne Sareault, Deceased. PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in 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 non-probate assets. Date of filing March 26, 2025 Date of first publication April 2, 2025 Personal Representative: Therese Sareault Address for mailing or service: 409 S. Market Blvd. Ste 4 Chehalis, WA 98532 Court of probate proceedings: Lewis County Superior Court Cause number: 25-4-00129-21 DATED this 26th day of March, 2025. HARRIS LAW OFFICE, PLLC /s/ WENDY L. HARRIS, WSBA 39982 Attorney for Personal Representative 360-520-0455 Published in the East County Journal April 2, 9, 16, 2025

LEWIS COUNTY – STATE ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT THRESHOLD DETERMINATION DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE (DNS) LEAD AGENCY: Lewis County – Community Development Department PROPONENT: Lewis County Water District 1 FILE NUMBERS: SEP25-0005 & AP25-00003 DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL: Construction of a new 210,000 gallon water reservoir to serve existing water district. Site improvements include, vegetation removal, 20 foot wide access driveway and perimeter fencing, and stormwater facilities. LOCATION OF PROPOSAL: The project is located at 10204 US Hwy 12, Randle Lewis County, WA – Section 15, Township 12N, Range 07E, WM on parcel number 031749007000. THRESHOLD DETERMINATION: The lead agency for this proposal has determined that it does not have a probable, significant adverse impact on the environment. An environmental impact statement (EIS) is NOT required under RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c). This decision was made after review by Lewis County of a completed environmental checklist and other information on file with this agency and such information is adopted herein by reference. This information is available electronically here https://lewiscountywa.gov/departments/community-development/current-planning-applications/ This DNS is issued under WAC 197-11-340(2); the lead agency will not act on this proposal for 14 days from the issue date below. The comment period begins on the date of issuance and written comments must be submitted by 4pm on May 1, 2025 Responsible Official: Mindy Brooks, Director Lewis County Community Development 125 NW Chehalis Ave Chehalis, Washington 98532 Contact Person: Preston Pinkston, Planner for Responsible Official Date of Issue: April 16, 2025 This SEPA determination may be appealed in writing to the Lewis County Hearings Examiner until 4 pm on May 8, 2025 at the Lewis County Community Development Permit Center. Appellants should be prepared to make specific factual objections. The appeal procedure is established in Lewis County Code (LCC) Section 17.110.130 and LCC Section 2.25.130. The administrative appeal fee is established by Resolution of the Board of County Commissioners. The current adopted fee schedule is available online at https://lewiscountywa.gov/departments/community-development/permit-applications-and-handouts/. Published in The East County Journal April 16, 2025

LEWIS COUNTY – STATE ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT THRESHOLD DETERMINATION DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE (DNS) LEAD AGENCY: Lewis County – Community Development Department PROPONENT: Casey Dotson FILE NUMBERS: SEP25-0006 DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL: Conversion of forest land to non-forestry use for the construction of a single family residence and associated utilities. LOCATION OF PROPOSAL: The project is located at 224 Spooner Rd, Chehalis Lewis County, WA – Section 17, Township 13N, Range 03W, WM on parcel number 018889011002. THRESHOLD DETERMINATION: The lead agency for this proposal has determined that it does not have a probable, significant adverse impact on the environment. An environmental impact statement (EIS) is NOT required under RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c). This decision was made after review by Lewis County of a completed environmental checklist and other information on file with this agency and such information is adopted herein by reference. This information is available electronically here https://lewiscountywa.gov/departments/community-development/current-planning-applications/ This DNS is issued under WAC 197-11-340(2); the lead agency will not act on this proposal for 14 days from the issue date below. The comment period begins on the date of issuance and written comments must be submitted by 4pm on April 30, 2025 Responsible Official: Mindy Brooks, Director Lewis County Community Development 125 NW Chehalis Ave Chehalis, Washington 98532 Contact Person: Preston Pinkston, Planner for Responsible Official Date of Issue: April 16, 2025 This SEPA determination may be appealed in writing to the Lewis County Hearings Examiner until 4 pm on May 7, 2025 at the Lewis County Community Development Permit Center. Appellants should be prepared to make specific factual objections. The appeal procedure is established in Lewis County Code (LCC) Section 17.110.130 and LCC Section 2.25.130. The administrative appeal fee is established by Resolution of the Board of County Commissioners. The current adopted fee schedule is available online at https://lewiscountywa.gov/departments/community-development/permit-applications-and-handouts/. Published in The East County Journal April 16, 2025

TS No WA07000300-24-1 TO No 240531687-WA-MSO NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE PURSUANT TO THE REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON CHAPTER 61.24 ET. SEQ. Grantor: JESSICA DIANA MORENO GARCIA, AN UNMARRIED PERSON, AND ADRIAN SANCHEZ, AN UNMARRIED PERSON Current Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust: Idaho Housing and Finance Association (which also dba HomeLoanServ) Original Trustee of the Deed of Trust: LEWIS COUNTY TITLE COMPANY Current Trustee of the Deed of Trust: MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps Current Mortgage Servicer of the Deed of Trust: Idaho Housing and Finance Association dba HomeLoanServ Reference Number of the Deed of Trust: Instrument No. 3595912 Parcel Number: 014912002000 I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on May 16, 2025, 09:00 AM, Main Entrance, Lewis County Courthouse, 351 N.W. North Street, Chehalis, WA 98532, 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 Lewis, State of Washington, to-wit: THE SOUTH 440 FEET OF THE EAST HALF OF THE WEST HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 3, TOWNSHIP 12 NORTH, RANGE 2 WEST, W.M. EXCEPT AVERY ROAD. TOGETHER WITH AN EASEMENT FOR INGRESS, EGRESS AND UTILITIES OVER, UNDER AND ACROSS THE EAST 20 FEET OF THE SOUTH 880 FEET OF THE WEST HALF OF THE WEST HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER AND THE WEST 20 FEET OF THE SOUTH 880 FEET OF THE EAST HALF OF THE WEST HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 3, TOWNSHIP 12 NORTH, RANGE 2 WEST, W.M. LEWIS COUNTY, WASHINGTON SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF LEWIS, STATE OF WASHINGTON. APN: 014912002000 More commonly known as 564 AVERY RD W, WINLOCK, WA 98596 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated July 18, 2023, executed by JESSICA DIANA MORENO GARCIA, AN UNMARRIED PERSON, AND ADRIAN SANCHEZ, AN UNMARRIED PERSON as Trustor(s), to secure obligations in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. (“MERS”), as designated nominee for AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORPORATION, Beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, recorded July 19, 2023 as Instrument No. 3595912 and the beneficial interest was assigned to Idaho Housing and Finance Association (which also dba HomeLoanServ) and recorded October 30, 2024 as Instrument Number 3614439 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Lewis County, Washington. II. No action commenced by Idaho Housing and Finance Association (which also dba HomeLoanServ), the current Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrowers' or Grantors' default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust/Mortgage. III. The default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/are as follows: FAILURE TO PAY WHEN DUE THE FOLLOWING AMOUNTS WHICH ARE NOW IN ARREARS: DELINQUENT PAYMENT INFORMATION From March 1, 2024 To January 9, 2025 Total Monthly Payment $39,391.56 Total $39,391.56 LATE CHARGE INFORMATION March 1, 2024 January 9, 2025 $976.56 PROMISSORY NOTE INFORMATION Note Dated: July 18, 2023 Note Amount:$441,849.00 Interest Paid To: February 1, 2024 Next Due Date: March 1, 2024 Current Beneficiary: Idaho Housing and Finance Association (which also dba HomeLoanServ) Contact Phone No: (800) 526-7145 Address: 565 W Myrtle St., Boise, ID 83702 IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $439,800.48, 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 16, 2025. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by May 5, 2025, (11 days before the sale date) to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before May 5, 2025 (11 days before the sale) the default as set forth in Paragraph III is cured and the Trustees' fees and costs are paid. Payment must be in cash or with cashiers' or certified checks from a State or federally chartered bank. The sale may be terminated any time after the May 5, 2025 (11 days before the sale date) and before the sale, by the Borrower or Grantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance by paying the entire principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI. A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the current Beneficiary, Idaho Housing and Finance Association (which also dba HomeLoanServ) or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): ADDRESS JESSICA DIANA MORENO GARCIA 564 AVERY RD W, WINLOCK, WA 98596 ADRIAN SANCHEZ 564 AVERY RD W, WINLOCK, WA 98596 by both first class and certified mail on November 26, 2024, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place November 26, 2024 on the real property described in Paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above described property. IX. Anyone having any objections to this sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustees' Sale. X. Notice to Occupants or Tenants. The purchaser at the Trustee's sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the deed of trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. Notice to Borrower(s) who received a letter under RCW 61.24.031: THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. Mediation MUST be requested between the time you receive the Notice of Default and no later than 90 calendar days BEFORE the date of sale listed in the Notice of Trustee Sale. If an amended Notice of Trustee Sale is recorded providing a 45-day notice of the sale, mediation must be requested no later than 25 calendar days BEFORE the date of sale listed in the amended Notice of Trustee Sale. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you might eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of help. SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission: Telephone: (877) 894-4663 or (800) 606-4819 Website: www.wshfc.org The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development: Telephone: (800) 569-4287 Website: www.hud.gov The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys: Telephone: (800) 606-4819 Website: www.homeownership.wa.gov Dated: January 9, 2025 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 98032-5744 Toll Free Number: (844) 367-8456 TDD: 711 949.252.8300 For Reinstatement/Pay Off Quotes, contact MTC Financial Inc. DBA Trustee Corps Order Number 109014, Pub Dates: 04/16/2025, 05/07/2025, EAST COUNTY JOURNAL Published in The East County Journal April 16, May 7, 2025

NOTICE OF 2024 COUNTY FORCES ROAD CONSTRUCTION IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the Lewis County Board of County Commissioners that the following road construction was completed by county forces in the calendar year 2024, at the cost shown and is hereby directed to be published in compliance with RCW 36.77.070. Costs shown do not include engineering, right of way charges, or county forces expenditures less than ten thousand dollars. C.R.P. COUNTY FORCES NO. NAME OF PROJECT COSTS 2207 Countywide 3R Program $ 460,232 * TOTAL $ 460,232 *“TOTAL” includes only those 2024 projects that exceed $10,000 in county forces expenditures. Title VI Notice to Public It is the policy of Lewis County that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, or national origin, as provided by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise discriminated against under any of its Federally funded programs and activities. Any person who believes his/her Title VI protections have been violated may file a complaint with WSDOT’s Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO). For additional information regarding Title VI complaint procedures and/or information regarding our nondiscrimination obligations, please contact Lewis County’s Title VI Coordinator at (360) 740-2612. Published in The East County Journal April 16, 2025

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN LEWIS COUNTY NEWREZ LLC DBA SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING, Plaintiff, vs. SETH LEWIS DANIEL, KAYLA AUBRY DANIEL; OCCUPANTS OF THE PROPERTY, Defendants. Cause No.: 24-2-00635-21 SHERIFF’S PUBLIC NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY Judgment Rendered: 12-20-24 Writ Issued: 03-04-25 Writ Received: 03-17-25 Levy Date: 03-18-25 To: SETH LEWIS DANIEL, KAYLA AUBRY DANIEL. The Superior Court of Lewis County has directed the undersigned Sheriff of Lewis County to sell the property described below to satisfy a judgment in the above-entitled action. The property to be sold is described on last page. If developed the property address is: 817 NW FOLSOM ST, CHEHALIS, WA 98532 The sale of the above described property is to take place: Time: 10:00 a.m. Date: Friday, May 2, 2025 Place: North Street Entrance Lobby, Old Lewis County Courthouse 351 NW North St., Chehalis, WA The judgment debtor can avoid the sale by paying the combined judgment amount of $472,850.76, together with interest of 2.9900% per annum, $38.74 per diem, from December 20, 2024 to date of sale, with costs, and fees, before the sale date. For the exact amount, contact the Sheriff at: 345 W. Main Street, Chehalis, WA 98532. Dated this 18th day of March, 2025. ROBERT R. SNAZA, Sheriff Lewis County, Washington By: ______________ Gabriel J. Frase, Chief Deputy Parcel number: 004401-001-001 Legal Description: LOTS 5, 6 AND 7 CHEHALIS LAND AND TIMBER COMPANY’S SUBDIVISION OF BLOCK 6, DONAHOE’S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF CHEHALIS, AS RECORDED IN VOLUME 3 OF PLATS, PAGE 93, RECORDS OF LEWIS COUNTY, WASHINGTON. EXCEPT THAT PORTION OF SAID LOT 5, LYING WITHIN THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 4 OF SAID BLOCK 6; THENCE EAST 100 FEET; THENCE NORTH 80 FEET; THENCE WEST 65 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 14 FEET; THENCE WEST 35 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 77 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. Published in The East County Journal March 26, April 2, April 9, April 16, 2025

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of County Commissioners of Lewis County or designee, will open sealed proposals and publicly read them aloud on or after 12:15 p.m. on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at the Lewis County Courthouse in Chehalis, Washington for the South Lewis County Airport – Rotating Beacon Replacement Project. SEALED BIDS MUST BE DELIVERED BY OR BEFORE 12:15 P.M. on THURSDAY, MAY 8, 2025 (Bids submitted after 12:15 PM will not be considered for this project.) Bids must be submitted electronically through the procurement portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/lewiscountywa or sealed bids must be delivered to the Clerk of the Board of Lewis County Commissioners (351 N.W. North Street, Room 210, CMS-01, Chehalis, Washington 98532), by or before 12:15 P.M. on Thursday, May 8, 2025 and be in accordance with the plans, specifications, and other contract document available through the procurement portal. Sealed bids must be in an envelope clearly marked: “SEALED BID FOR SOUTH LEWIS COUNTY AIRPORT – ROTATING BEACON REPLACEMENT PROJECT”, TO BE OPENED ON OR AFTER 12:15 P.M. ON MAY 8, 2025. All bid proposals shall be accompanied by a bid proposal deposit in cash, certified check, cashier's check or surety bond in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the amount of such bid proposal. Should the successful bidder fail to enter into such contract and furnish satisfactory contract bond within the time stated in the specifications, the bid proposal deposit shall be forfeited to the Lewis County Public Works Department. Informational copies of maps, plans and specifications are on file for inspection in the office of the County Engineer of Lewis County in Chehalis, Washington. The contract documents may be viewed and downloaded from Lewis County’s Web Site @ www.lewiscountywa.gov or you may call the Lewis County Engineers office @ (360)740-1123 Ext. 7 and request a copy be mailed to you. All Contractor questions and Lewis County clarifying answers will be posted on our website. Plan or specification changes shall be accomplished through official project addendums. The Lewis County Public Works Department in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4) and the Regulations, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively insure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full and fair opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award. Lewis County has a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) contract goal of 7.13% for this project, in compliance with their Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) DBE program. The Owner’s award of this contract is conditioned upon Bidder satisfying the good faith effort requirements of 49 CFR §26.53. This contract cannot be awarded without meeting or demonstrating a good faith effort to meet the established DBE participation goal. Published in The East County Journal April 9, April 16, April 23, 2025