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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN LEWIS COUNTY BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR MORTGAGE ASSETS MANAGEMENT SERIES I TRUST, Plaintiff, vs. ESTATE OF JERALDINE DIANE BIERDEMAN, an estate; CHARLES W. BIERDEMAN III, an heir; DOUGLAS C. BIERDEMAN, an heir; COLLEEN V. BLANCHETTE, an heir; ELLEN M. LAW, an heir; WAYNE PURTELL, an heir; UNKNOWN HEIRS, heirs; and all other persons, parties or occupants unknown claiming any legal or equitable right, title, estate, lien, or interest in the real property described in the complaint herein, adverse to Plaintiff’s title, or any cloud on Plaintiff’s title to the Property, Defendants. Cause No.: 15-2-00183-1 SHERIFF’S SALE SERVICE BY PUBLICATION Judgment Rendered: 12-23-2019 Writ Issued: 03-30-2021 Writ Received: 05-24-2021 Levy Date: 06-16-2021 To: Estate of Jeraldine Diane Bierdeman, Charles W. Bierdeman III, Douglas C. Bierdeman, Colleen V. Blanchette, Ellen M. Law, Wayne Purtell, and Unknown Heirs. A writ of execution/order of sale has been issued in the above-captioned case, directed to the Sheriff of Lewis County, commanding the Sheriff as follows: WHEREAS, in the above-mentioned court, Plaintiff, secured a judgment and decree of foreclosure (“Judgment”) against Defendants ESTATE OF JERALDINE DIANE BIERDEMAN, CHARLES W. BIERDEMAN III, DOUGLAS C. BIERDEMAN, COLLEEN V. BLANCHETTE, ELLEN M. LAW, WAYNE PURTELL and UNKNOWN HEIRS, in the amount of $302,190.97 together with interest at the rate of 5.560% per annum, $39.42 per diem from September 8, 2019, the day after interest good through on the Judgment, to December 23, 2019, the date of Judgment entry, in the amount of $4,178.52. WHEREAS, post-judgment interest is accruing on $306,369.49 from December 24, 2019 until the date of sale as 12% per annum, $100.72 per diem; WHEREAS, the Judgment is a foreclosure against parties of a deed of trust mortgage on real property (“Property”) at 916 Boistfort Road, Curtis, WA 98538 and described in Exhibit “1” attached hereto: WHEREAS, on December 23, 2019, the Court ordered that all of the Property be sold and the proceeds applied to the payment of principal, interest, attorney’s fees, costs and disbursements and other recovery amounts with interest to date of the sale of the property. NOW THEREFORE, in the name of the STATE Of WASHINGTON you are hereby commanded to proceed to seize and sell forthwith and without appraisement, the Property, in the manner provided by law, or so much thereof as may be necessary to satisfy the judgment amount plus interest to the date of sale. The redemption period is 8 MONTHS. The Sheriff’s notice of sale shall be published in a publication of general circulation WITNESS: The Honorable James W. Lawler, on the 30th day of March, 2021. The sale date has been set for Friday, August 6, 2021. YOU MAY HAVE A RIGHT TO EXEMPT PROPERTY from the sale under statutes of this state, including sections 6.13.010, 6.13.030, 6.13.040, 6.15.010, of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW), in the manner described in those statutes. Parcel number: 016036-000-000 Legal Description: That portion of Government Lots 5 and 6 in Section 1, Township 12 North, Range 4 West, W.M., Lewis County, Washington, described as follows: Beginning at the northwest corner of the John Hogue Donation Land Claim; thence southerly along the westerly boundary of said Donation Land Claim 2925 Feet to the true point of beginning; thence west parallel with the north line of said Section, 175 feet; thence south parallel with the west line of the Donation Land Claim 200 feet; thence east parallel with the north line of said Section 175 feet; thence north 200 feet to the point of beginning. Published in The East County Journal June 23, June 30, July 7, July 14, July 21, July 28, 2021

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF LEWIS IN THE ESTATE OF RANDALL LEE GOODWIN, Deceased. NO. 19-4-00088-21 AMENDED PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 The administrator named below has been appointed 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 personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: July 7, 2021 /s/ Scott E. Blinks, WSBA 21837, Of Attorneys for Jody Kaufmann, Administrator c/o VANDER STOEP, BLINKS, JONES & UNZELMAN 345 N. W. Pacific Ave. P. O. Box 867 Chehalis, WA 98532 Telephone: (360) 748 9281 Published in The East County Journal July 7, July 14, July 21, 2021

ESTATE OF ERNEST A. VALDEZ, No 21-4-00259-21 NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR LEWIS COUNTY John Panesko represents Jeremy Valdez, the personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against Ernest A. Valdez, before the time such claim would be barred by statute of limitations, must serve a copy of their claim on or mail a copy to John Panesko, 222 SE Spring St., Chehalis, WA 98532 and file the original claim with the Superior Court Clerk, 345 W. Main St., Chehalis, WA 98532 within four months after June 30, 2021. Except as provided in RCW 11.40.051 or 11.40.060, if the claim is not presented within this time, the claim will be forever barred as to claims against both the decedent's probate and non-probate assets. Jeremy Valdez, c/o John Panesko Published in The East County Journal June 30, July 7, July 14, 2021

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN LEWIS COUNTY BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR MORTGAGE ASSETS MANAGEMENT SERIES I TRUST, Plaintiff, vs. ESTATE OF JERALDINE DIANE BIERDEMAN, an estate; CHARLES W. BIERDEMAN III, an heir; DOUGLAS C. BIERDEMAN, an heir; COLLEEN V. BLANCHETTE, an heir; ELLEN M. LAW, an heir; WAYNE PURTELL, an heir; UNKNOWN HEIRS, heirs; and all other persons, parties or occupants unknown claiming any legal or equitable right, title, estate, lien, or interest in the real property described in the complaint herein, adverse to Plaintiff’s title, or any cloud on Plaintiff’s title to the Property, Defendants. Cause No.: 15-2-00183-1 SHERIFF’S PUBLIC NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY Judgment Rendered: 12-23-2019 Writ Issued: 03-30-2021 Writ Received: 05-24-2021 Levy Date: 06-16-2021 To: Estate of Jeraldine Diane Bierdeman, Charles W. Bierdeman III, Douglas C. Bierdeman, Colleen V. Blanchette, Ellen M. Law, Wayne Purtell, and Unknown Heirs. 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: 916 Boistfort Road, Curtis, WA 98538 The sale of the above described property is to take place: Time: 10:00 a.m. Date: Friday, August 6, 2021 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 $302,190.97, together with interest of 5.560% per annum, $39.42 per diem, from September 8, 2019, 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 17th day of June, 2021. ROBERT R. SNAZA, Sheriff Lewis County, Washington By: _________________ Kevin Engelbertson, Chief Deputy Parcel number: 016036-000-000 Legal Description: That portion of Government Lots 5 and 6 in Section 1, Township 12 North, Range 4 West, W.M., Lewis County, Washington, described as follows: Beginning at the northwest corner of the John Hogue Donation Land Claim; thence southerly along the westerly boundary of said Donation Land Claim 2925 Feet to the true point of beginning; thence west parallel with the north line of said Section, 175 feet; thence south parallel with the west line of the Donation Land Claim 200 feet; thence east parallel with the north line of said Section 175 feet; thence north 200 feet to the point of beginning. Published in The East County Journal June 23, June 30, July 7, July 14, 2021

CALL FOR BIDS CITY OF MORTON MAIN AVENUE SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS Sealed Proposals will be received by the undersigned at the Lyle Community Center, 700 Main St., Morton, Washington 98356, up to 11:00 a.m.; local time on Wednesday, July 28, 2021, for furnishing the necessary labor, materials, equipment, tools, and guarantees thereof to construct Main Avenue Sidewalk Improvements. This Contract provides for the improvement of 1,000 square yards of sidewalk and 11 ADA compliant curb ramps along Main Avenue (HWY 508), from the Backstrom City Park to the Morton Elementary School, including but not limited to excavation, grading, subgrade preparation, storm drainage improvements, cement concrete curb, gutters, ADA compliant curb ramps, sidewalks, hot mix asphalt pavement repair, pavement marking, miscellaneous surface restoration, permanent signing, traffic control, and other work, all in accordance with the attached Contract Plans, these Contract Provisions, and the Standard Specifications. The Work shall be substantially complete within 45 working days after the commencement date stated in the Notice to Proceed. All bidding and construction is to be performed in compliance with the Contract Provisions and Contract Plans for this project and any addenda issued thereto that are on file at the office of the City Clerk, City Hall, Morton, Washington. The Proposals will be publicly opened and read aloud shortly after the time and date stated above. Proposals are to be submitted only on the form provided with the Bid Documents. All Proposals must be accompanied by a certified check, postal money order, cashiers check, or Proposal bond payable to the “City of Morton” and in an amount of not less than five percent (5%) of the total Proposal amount. Bid Documents may be examined at the office of the City Clerk, or the office of the Project Engineer, Gray & Osborne, Inc. Bid Documents for this project are available free-of-charge at the following website: “http://gobids.grayandosborne.com”. Bidders are encouraged to “Register” as a planholder in order to receive automatic email notification of applicable addenda and to be placed on the “Planholder List”. For assistance, please call (509) 453-4833. Contract questions shall be directed only to the office of the Project Engineer. The City of Morton 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 CB-2 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 CFR 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. Financing of the Project has been provided by the City of Morton, the Washington State Department of Transportation, and the Washington State Transportation Improvement Board. Neither the State of Washington nor any of its departments or employees are, or shall be, a party to this Contract or any subcontract resulting from this solicitation for bids. The City of Morton expressly reserves the right to reject any or all Proposals and to waive minor irregularities or informalities and to Award the Project to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder as it best serves the interests of the City of Morton. (Signed) MS. TAMMY CLEVENGER CITY CLERK Published in The East County Journal July 7, July 21, 2021

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR LEWIS COUNTY IN MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM ALVIN JAMES KENNEDY, Deceased. Case No.: 21-4-00252-21 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 nonprobate assets. DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: June 30, 2021 /s/ CRISTOFER R. MUNSON, Personal Representative c/o VANDER STOEP, BLINKS, JONES & UNZELMAN Attorneys for Personal Representative 345 N. W. Pacific Ave. P. O. Box 867 Chehalis, WA 98532 Telephone: (360) 748 9281 Published in The East County Journal June 30, July 7, July 14, 2021

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, KING COUNTY Estate of ERIKA B. JOERES-BROSKA deceased. Case No. 21-4-03987-5SEA NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) THE PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this estate. Any persons 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 will be 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: June 30, 2021 PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: /s/ Stephan F. Joeres ADDRESS FOR MAILING OR SERVICE /s/ Heather S. de Vrieze, WSBA#28553 de VRIEZE | CARNEY, PLLC 3909 California Avenue SW #101 Seattle, WA 98116-3705 COURT OF PROBATE PROCEEDINGS:King County Superior Court CAUSE NUMBER: 21-4-03987-5SEA Published in The East County Journal June 30, July 7, July 14, 2021

❒ EXPEDITE ❒ Hearing is set: Date:__ Time:___ Judge/Calendar:_ ❒ No hearing is set. IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF LEWIS In re the Matter of the Estate of: REBECCA ANNE FUGATE, Deceased. No. 21-4-00179-21 NOTICE TO CREDITORS The Personal Representative named below has been appointed and has qualified as the 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 creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) Four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. DATE OF FILING COPY OF NOTICE TO CREDITORS with Clerk of Court: June 21, 2021 DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: June 23, 2021 Resident Agent and Attorney for Personal Representative: Personal Representative: Patrick W. Rawnsley, Esq. 1725 SW Snively Ave. Olympia, WA 98506 Jason J. Fugate 1411 State Ave NE, Ste 102 Chehalis, WA 98532 Court of Proceedings and cause number: Lewis County Superior Court /21-4-00179-21 Published in The East County Journal June 23, June 30, July 7, 2021

NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING/ BUDGET ADOPTION BOARD MEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE Board of Directors of White Pass School District No. 303, Lewis County, Randle, Washington, is preparing the budget for the 2021-2022 school year, to be placed on file with the Secretary of the Board. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS will meet at the hour of 5:00 p.m., on Monday evening, July 19, 2021, for the purpose of a public Budget Hearing. Details of how to attend the meeting will be posted on the school’s website. At 6:00 p.m., adoption of the said budget shall occur. Any taxpayer may appear and be heard for or against any part of the budget. Paul Farris, Secretary to the Board WHITE PASS SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 303 Published in The East County Journal June 30, July 7, 2021

SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF LEWIS In the Matter of the Combined Estates of WILLIAM J. FECHTNER and JAMIE D. FECHTNER, Deceased. No. 21-4-00253-21 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 The administrator named below has been appointed as administrator of these estates. Any person having a claim against the decedents 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(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 decedents’ probate and non-probate assets. DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: June 30, 2021. /s/ Kaliana Baker KALIANA BAKER, Administrator 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 June 30, July 7, July 14, 2021

TS No WA08000096-20-1 TO No 200348536 -WA-MSO NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE PURSUANT TO THE REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON CHAPTER 61.24 ET. SEQ. Grantor: DONNA S. HICKS AND ALAN C. HICKS Current Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust: U.S. Bank, N.A. as Trustee for Manufactured Housing Contract Senior/Subordinate Pass-Through Certificate Trust 2000-1 Original Trustee of the Deed of Trust: MIKE BOHANNON, ATTORNEY AT LAW Current Trustee of the Deed of Trust: MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps Current Mortgage Servicer of the Deed of Trust: NewRez LLC FKA New Penn Financial, LLC DBA Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing Reference Number of the Deed of Trust: Instrument No. 3073376 Parcel Number: 015520-003-003 I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on July 16, 2021, 10:00 AM, at the North entrance Lewis County Courthouse, 351 NW North St, Chehalis, 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 Lewis, State of Washington, to-wit: LOT 3 OF SURVEY RECORDED JULY 21, 1998 IN VOLUME 17 OF SURVEYS, PAGE 204, UNDER AUDITOR`S FILE NO. 3046016 IN GOVERNMENT LOTS 1 AND 2, SECTION 32, TOWNSHIP 12 NORTH, RANGE 2 WEST, W.M. EXCEPT RUSSELL ROAD. LEWIS COUNTY, WASHINGTON APN: 015520-003-003 More commonly known as 414 RUSSELL ROAD, WINLOCK, WA 98596 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated August 26, 1999, executed by DONNA S. HICKS AND ALAN C. HICKS as Trustor(s), to secure obligations in favor of GREEN TREE FINANCIAL SERVICING CORPORATION as original Beneficiary recorded August 31, 1999 as Instrument No. 3073376 and the beneficial interest was assigned to U.S. Bank, N.A. as Trustee for Manufactured Housing Contract Senior/Subordinate Pass-Through Certificate Trust 2000-1 and recorded December 21, 2020 as Instrument Number 3539762 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Lewis County, Washington. II. No action commenced by U.S. Bank, N.A. as Trustee for Manufactured Housing Contract Senior/Subordinate Pass-Through Certificate Trust 2000-1, 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 October 20, 2019 To March 9, 2021 Number of Payments 8 $943.11 9 $955.29 Total $16,142.49 LATE CHARGE INFORMATION October 20, 2019 March 9, 2021 $151.48 PROMISSORY NOTE INFORMATION Note Dated: August 26, 1999 Note Amount:$128,652.33 Interest Paid To: September 20, 2019 Next Due Date: October 20, 2019 Current Beneficiary: U.S. Bank, N.A. as Trustee for Manufactured Housing Contract Senior/Subordinate Pass-Through Certificate Trust 2000-1 Contact Phone No: 800-365-7107 Address: 75 Beattie Place, Suite 300, Greenville, SC 29601 IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $89,418.40, 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 July 16, 2021. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by July 5, 2021, (11 days before the sale date) to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before July 5, 2021 (11 days before the sale) the default as set forth in Paragraph III is cured and the Trustees' fees and costs are paid. Payment must be in cash or with cashiers' or certified checks from a State or federally chartered bank. The sale may be terminated any time after the July 5, 2021 (11 days before the sale date) and before the sale, by the Borrower or Grantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance by paying the entire principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI. A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the current Beneficiary, U.S. Bank, N.A. as Trustee for Manufactured Housing Contract Senior/Subordinate Pass-Through Certificate Trust 2000-1 or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): ADDRESS ALAN C HICKS 414 RUSSELL ROAD, WINLOCK, WA 98596 ALAN C HICKS 102 SOUTH 9TH, KELSO, WA 98626 ALAN C HICKS PO BOX 835, WINLOCK, WA 98596 DONNA S HICKS 414 RUSSELL ROAD, WINLOCK, WA 98596 DONNA S HICKS 102 SOUTH 9TH, KELSO, WA 98626 DONNA S HICKS PO BOX 835, WINLOCK, WA 98596 UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF ALAN C. HICKS 414 RUSSELL ROAD, WINLOCK, WA 98596 UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF DONNA S. HICKS 414 RUSSELL ROAD, WINLOCK, WA 98596 by both first class and certified mail on January 26, 2021, 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 January 26, 2021 on the real property described in Paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above described property. IX. Anyone having any objections to this sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustees' Sale. X. Notice to Occupants or Tenants. The purchaser at the Trustee's sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the deed of trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. Notice to Borrower(s) who received a letter under RCW 61.24.031: THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date on this notice to pursue mediation. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you might eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of help. SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission: Telephone: (877) 894-4663 or (800) 606-4819 Website: www.wshfc.org The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development: Telephone: (800) 569-4287 Website: www.hud.gov The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys: Telephone: (800) 606-4819 Website: www.homeownership.wa.gov Dated: March 9, 2021 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as Duly Appointed Successor Trustee By: Alan Burton, Vice President MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee 606 W. Gowe St 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 74397, Pub Dates: 6/16/2021, 7/7/2021, EAST COUNTY JOURNAL Published in The East County Journal June 16, July 7, 2021

MORTON SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 214 LEWIS COUNTY, WASHINGTON NOTICE OF MEETING TO ADOPT 2021-212 BUDGET AND CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE is hereby given, pursuant to RCW 28A.505.050 and RCW 28A.505.060, that the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Morton School District No. 214, Lewis County, Washington (the “District”) will hold a regular meeting on July 19, 2021, commencing at 6:00 pm in the high school lecture hall, located at 152 Westlake Ave, Morton, Washington. The meeting is called for the purpose of fixing and adopting the budget of the District for the ensuing 2021-22 fiscal year. Prior to adoption of the 2021-22 budget, the Board will hold a hearing for the purpose of receiving comments from the public on the 2021-22 budget. Any person may appear at the hearing and be heard for or against any part of the 2021-22 budget, the four year budget plan, or any proposed changes to uses of enrichment funding under RCW 28A.505.240 Maintenance and Operations Levy. The hearing will be held at 5:30 pm prior to the regular board meeting. Upon conclusion of the hearing, the Board shall fix and determine the appropriation from each fund contained in the 2021-22 budget and shall, by resolution, adopt the 2021-22 budget, the four year budget plan summary, and the four-year enrollment projection. 2021-22 budget information is available on the District website www.morton.k12.wa.us or may be obtained by contacting Brandie Dantinne, Business Manager at (360) 496-5300. MORTON SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 214 LEWIS COUNTY, WASHINGTON John Hannah Superintendent and Secretary to the Board of Directors Published in The East County Journal July 7, July 14, 2021

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR LEWIS COUNTY MARTIN A. HAMILTON, a single man, Plaintiff, vs. NAPAVINE FEED COMPANY, INC., a dissolved Washington corporation, its shareholders and/or devisees, Defendant. No. 21-2-00343-21 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION THE STATE OF WASHINGTON TO THE DEFENDANT: NAPAVINE FEED COMPANY, INC., a dissolved Washington corporation, its shareholders and/or devisees You are hereby summoned to appear within sixty (60) days after the date of the first publication of this Summons, to-wit, within sixty (60) days after the 30th day of June, 2021, and defend the above entitled action in the above entitled court, and answer the Complaint of the Plaintiff, Martin A. Hamilton, a single man, and serve a copy of your answer upon the undersigned attorneys for Plaintiff, at the office below stated; and in case of your failure so to do, judgment will be rendered against you according to the demand of the Complaint, which has been filed with the Clerk of the above entitled Court. The purpose of this action is to quiet title in the name of said Plaintiff to the following described real property: Lots 5 and 6 of Block 5, Town of Napavine, Lewis County, Washington, recorded in Volume 2 of Plats, Page 1, Lewis County, Washington. TOGETHER WITH that portion of vacated alley as described in that ordinance recorded under Auditor's File No. 3248189, which attached by operation of law. TOGETHER WITH AND SUBJECT TO: Easements, reservations and restrictions of record. DATED this 16th day of June, 2021. HILLIER, SCHEIBMEIR, KELLY & SATTERFIELD, P.S. By/s/_________ Mark C. Scheibmeir WSBA #12059 Attorneys for Plaintiff ADDRESS: 299 N. W. Center Street P. O. Box 939 Chehalis, Washington 98532 Phone: (360) 748-3386 Published in The East County Journal June 30, July 7, July 14, July 21, July 28, August 4, 2021