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Jan. 24, 2024

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Eatonville basketball faces tough week

By Skip Smith

Contributing Writer

Courtesy Kahla Hall Eatonville's Hailey Hall outruns three Hoquiam defenders and scores two of her career-high 20 points in the Cruisers dominating 60-16 win over the Grizzlies.

Lady Cruisers dominate with three consecutive victories

By Skip Smith

Contributing Writer

The Eatonville Lady Cruiser basketball team maintained their winning momentum this past week, securing victories over Rochester, Elma, and Hoquiam. Currently, they find themselves in the midst of a four-game winning streak, marking their longest stretch of success this season.

In a commanding

performance on Jan. 15, the Cruisers secured a resounding 58-40 victory over Rochester at Rainier Connect Arena in Eatonville.

The game saw Eatonville taking control early, establishing a 9-point lead after the first quarter, thanks in large part to Bailey Andersen's impressive 14-point scoring outburst. The Cruisers continued to build on their lead, heading into halftime with a comfortable 30-18

advantage.

The third quarter showcased Eatonville's teamwork, as six different players contributed to the scoring effort. Ryan Stammen led the way in the quarter with 5 points, helping the Cruisers extend their lead to a commanding 49-28 going into the final quarter.

The Warriors outscored the Cruisers 12-9 in the last quarter,

The Eatonville boys' basketball team endured a challenging week as they suffered defeats in both of their 1A Evergreen League games.

The week started with high hopes as the Cruisers aimed to break their three-game losing streak. Facing the Elma Eagles on Jan. 16, at Rainier Connect Arena, Eatonville struggled early on.

The Eagles would put the game away early in the 1st quarter by holding the Cruisers to single digits while dropping 24 points to take a 16 point lead, 24-8 into the 2nd frame.

Elma continued their dominance in the second quarter, outscoring Eatonville 16-9 and extending their lead to 23 points by halftime, with the score standing at 40-17.

Despite Eatonville's efforts in the third quarter, Elma maintained a substantial lead, scoring 26 points and widening the gap to 36, finishing the quarter at 66-30.

The final quarter saw Elma's defense sink their claws into the Cruisers shutting out them out while adding 12 points to their own tally, resulting in a convincing 78-30 victory for the Eagles.

Hunter Klumpar led Eatonville with 14 points.

Undeterred, the Cruisers embarked on a trip to the Grays Harbor area to face the Hoquiam Grizzlies on Jan. 20.

The Grizzlies wouldn’t mess around and would grab the lead with the first bucket of the game and never look back.

Hoquiam started the game on a 7-0 run and then after an Amari Samuel 3 pointer, the Grizzlies would use a 9-0 run to extend their lead to 9 points and lead 25-14 after one quarter of play.

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Courtesy Annie Norman Eatonville's Amari Samuel drives against the Hoquiam defense in the Cruisers loss to the Grizzlies. Samuel would finish with 11 points.

2 Savvy Senior: What you need to know about Medicare spouse coverage

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ear Savvy Senior, Are spouses who have not worked outside the home eligible for Medicare benefits? I have worked most of my adult life, but my wife has been a mother and homemaker since we got married and hasn’t held an income-producing job since she was in college. Will she be eligible for Medicare?

Searching Spouse Dear Searching, There are many couples in your situation when it comes to applying for Medicare. The answer generally is yes, your spouse can qualify for Medicare on your work record.

Here’s how it works.

MEDICARE REQUIREMENTS Medicare, the government health insurance program for older adults, covers around 60 million Americans age 65 and older, as well as those younger that have a qualifying disability or have End-Stage Renal Disease.

To be eligible, you must have worked and paid Medicare taxes for at least 10 years to qualify for premium-free Medicare Part A hospital coverage when you turn 65. If you qualify, then your nonworking spouse will qualify too, based on your work record when she turns 65.

Divorced spouses are also eligible if they were married at least 10

she will need health insurance until she turns 65 and becomes eligible for Medicare. This may be through the Health Insurance Marketplace (see healthcare.gov), or if you’re still working, through COBRA (see dol. gov/general/topic/health-plans/ cobra).

Adobe Stock Image years and are single, as are surviving spouses who are single and who were married for at least nine months before their spouse died.

In addition to Part A, both you and your spouse would also qualify for Medicare Part B, which covers doctor’s visits and other outpatient services, but requires a monthly premium. The premium for Part B beneficiaries in 2024 is $174.70 per month per person. Couples filing jointly with in-comes over $206,000 per year pay even more.

There are also a number of other caveats you should know about depending on your wife’s age.

OLDER SPOUSES If your wife is older than you, she can qualify for Medicare on your work record at age 65, even if you’re not getting Medicare yourself, but you must be at least 62 years old.

You also must have been married for at least one year for your wife to apply for Medicare on your work record.

If you are still working and your wife is covered by your employer’s health insurance, she may want to enroll only in the premium-free Medicare Part A until you retire, or your employer cover-age ends. Part B – along with its premium – can be added later without penalty as long as your em-ployer’s group health plan is your “primary coverage.”

Check with your employers’ human re-sources department to find out about this. (Note: If your wife is funding a health savings account, she may not want to take Part A because she can’t make contributions after she enrolls).

YOUNGER SPOUSES If your wife is younger than you,

OTHER MEDICARE CHOICES In addition to Medicare Part A and B, when you and your wife become Medicare eligible, each of you will also need to enroll in a Part D prescription drug plan if you don’t have credible drug coverage from your employer or union.

And, you may want to purchase a Medicare supplemental (Medigap) policy too, to help pay for things that aren’t covered by Medicare like copayments, co-insurance and deductibles. Or, you may want to consider an all-in-one Medicare Advantage plan.

For more information on Medicare choices and enrollment rules visit Medicare.gov or call 800-633-4227. You can also get help through your State Health Insurance Assistance Program (see shiphelp. org), which provides free Medicare counseling.

Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book.

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Bipartisan bill seeks to boost payments for crops damaged by deer and elk

By Randy Bracht The Center Square

Farmers in Washington who experience damage to commercial crops caused by deer and elk could see an increase in state payments for their losses.

On Thursday, the state Senate’s Committee on Agriculture, Water, Natural Resources and Parks advanced Senate Bill 5784, sponsored by Sen. Kevin Van De Wege, D-Lake Sutherland. The bill has been referred to the Senate Ways and Means Committee for consideration.

“This bill simply updates the mitigation to reflect the modern levels of loss and, at the same time, prioritize the needs of small farmers,” Van De Wege said in a press release.

The compensation program was created in 1947 to support the farming industry and revenues it provides to the state, but its “outdated provisions” no longer accurately reflect “the losses suffered by farmers,” he said.

As proposed, SB 5784 would increase the state program’s current statutory limit from $150,000 annually to $420,000 for claims and damages awarded to farmers.

To pay for the increase, said Van De Wege, the state’s general fund allocation would be raised from $30,000 to $300,000 per year. That’s in addition to the state’s existing Fish, Wildlife and Conservation Fund allotment of $120,000, which would not change, he said.

Along with increasing the fund size,

the measure would raise the individual claim amount from $10,000 to $30,000, with a maximum appeal award also capped at $30,000.

Van De Wege said the bill was amended in committee to also establish a three-year pilot program for the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife to collar and monitor elk in south-central Washington and report results to the Legislature by Dec. 1, 2027.

Another committee change prioritizes payment of commercial crop damage claims based on the highest percent of loss compared to gross sales.

Along with Van De Wege, the bill has bipartisan sponsorship from fellow Democratic Senators Mark Mullet and T’wina Nobles and Republicans Ron Muzzall, Keith Wagoner, and Judy Warnick.

WDFW, which requested the measure, has information about filing damage claims on its website.

When practical, the agency works with landowners and tenants to control game damage without killing the animals, in part to increase the harvest of damage-causing animals in hunting seasons. The state Fish and Wildlife Commission may authorize special hunts to reduce damage from wildlife if there are recurring complaints.

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, foraging deer and elk can trample or pull seedlings out of the ground, splinter woody stems, and strip bark from twigs and trees.

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A New Way to Choose Seeds I time, several years usually. But this t’s that wonderful time of year, a new awareness has crept in to year. No, not the holidays. For my purchasing. gardeners, the most wonderful A side effect of interviewing so time of the year is January, when we many wonderful are knee-deep in seed landscape designers and catalogs dreaming of curators for the stories the bounty to come. Or I write is that I learn nowadays, with more how some of the people companies opting for at the forefront of the online catalogs to save green industry are paper, it may look like making their plans. you have 11 tabs open One throughline on your computer and coming through loud you are making your list and clear among trends, and checking it twice. industry marketing, and The dreaming is the interviews like the ones same. Your garden is mentioned, is the idea limitless, you have any that our choices can conditions requested Erica Browne Grivas make a difference. by the seed description, Get Growing The plants we choose and you have all the and the way we plant time to plant the seeds and care for them can help increase you order – because it’s all in the habitat, food equity, improve soil future. degradation and stem the pollution Those components feel like of local waterways, and help restore old friends – I know I will likely some of the biodiversity we are losing overorder in my enthusiasm, but due to climate change. seeds generally keep a good long

Erica Browne Grivas Sunflowers are often bred now to have little to no pollen to be tidier cut flowers, but pollen can help protect bees from mites.

I used to buy any sunflower that took my fancy in a catalog. All the better if a variety was early and/or multiple branching (more flowers, sooner), or pollenless (less mess when used in bouquets).

All these benefits– better display, productivity, and harvest – were for me.

A SUNFLOWER SUPERPOWER I recently read about 2023 studies saying sunflower pollen helps protect bees (both honeybees and bumblebees) from two different mites – serious contributors to bee decline. (Interestingly, other members of the sunflower family, including dandelions, with similar spike- shaped pollen, also had a

lesser effect.) However, pollen is intentionally bred out of some ornamental varieties to appeal to the cut-flower industry – one article estimated 90% of the cut-flower sunflowers sold were pollenless varieties. So now if the catalog doesn’t specify a variety produces pollen, I’m crosschecking for pollen references from other online sources.

Here's your sunflower cheat sheet: some lovely varieties known for their pollen are ‘Lemon Queen,’ ‘Velvet Queen,’ ‘Autumn Beauty,’ and ‘Sonja.’

WHO DOES IT HELP? Helpfully, many catalogs are GRIVAS Page 5Æ

Robert (Bobby) Grewing Bobby left us on January 13, 2024 at the age of 52. Born in Carmel, CA. March 18, 1971, moved to Eatonville, WA. 1979.

Attended Eatonville grade and middle schools. Graduated from Eatonville High School in 1989. Bobby loved playing football for the Cruisers.

Bobby is survived by his son Daniel (USMC), his parents Roger and Becky, his sister Rachael (brother-in-law Keith), niece Ashley, Uncle Herb and Aunt Ardie, Aunt Dianna, and cousins Shannon, Terry and Pam. We love you Bobby and you will be missed dearly.

Until we meet again.

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Washington bill would protect signature gatherers from harassment

By TJ Martinell The Center Square

A Washington state bill would create a “buffer zone” between signature gatherers and individuals opposed to the initiatives or referendums, in an effort to prevent conflicts between the two groups.

Last year, Let’s Go Washington collected signatures for six ballot initiatives, some of which have already been certified for the November ballot. However, the organization has accused several groups of interfering and harassing their signature gatherers to the point where law enforcement was called to the locations. Opponents of the initiatives set up a “hotline” where people could report signature gathering locations as well as physical descriptions of the signature gatherers.

Sponsored by Rep. Greg Cheney, R-Battle Ground, House Bill 2205 would set up a 25-foot physical barrier around people collecting signatures in which people are prohibited from interfering.

The bill would also prohibit individuals from using electronic devices to make it too loud for individuals in that buffer zone to be heard.

Speaking at a Wednesday public hearing in the House State Government & Tribal Relations Committee, Cheney told colleagues that “the purpose of the bill is to give some breathing space for folks who are both exercising their First Amendment rights.

Among the bill’s supporters is Secretary of State Steve Hobbs. SOS Legislative Director Brian Hatfield told the committee that “it’s important that everyone on any side of any issue should be protected and have their rights. I know this past summer, the folks gathering signatures tended to be from the right side of the political spectrum, but next summer it could be folks from the left side. It should be something that’s fair for everyone.”

Also testifying in favor was independent podcaster and journalist Brandi Kruse, GRIVAS from Page 4Æ going out of their way to identify benefits for pollinators, perhaps specifying bird, bee, or butterfly.

Some of the best will explain specific beneficials a plant supports, like sweat bees, or Monarch butterflies.

I found myself highlighting the ones that attracted more than one category, though it’s not a dealbreaker if it only supports one.

Finding native plant species is a great start to supporting your local ecosystem. After all, your neighborhood fauna evolved with its flora. Note here we’re talking about locally native to reap the most local benefit for pollinators which feed on unique plants. There are generalist pollinators which will feed and nest

who helped gather signatures for the Let's Go Washington initiatives last year.

She told the committee that “this bill is really simply about just aligning the way we protect all facets of the democratic process.”

“Frankly it’s a little disappointing that bills like this are necessary,” she added.

“There is some disagreement about the value of our initiative process. As long as it exists it’s our duty to protect it and it’s our collective duty to speak up.”

The bill drew indirect critics from several grocery store associations that weren’t opposed to the bill itself but argued that greater legal clarification around the legal use of their storefronts for signature gathering is also needed.

According to Charlie Brown testifying on behalf of Fred Meyer, several stores had signature gatherers on their premises without their permission and refused to leave when asked. However, he said law enforcement refused to trespass those individuals due to ambiguity over whether they constitute a public space like a mall.

“Frankly….our customers and our staff are having their peaceable enjoyment of going and buying food being interrupted,” he said. “We are not a public place.”

Kathy Sakahara with the Northwest Progressive Institute argued that the bill “prohibits speech” for opponents of an initiative or referendum.

“The bill only refers to people collecting signatures,” she said. “There’s another way to participate in the process, and that is to share with someone who is considering signing a petition what I believe to be the truth, what someone believes to be true.”

She added that elections, which have a similar type of buffer zone for voters, is “completed unrelated. It does not say if you’re paid by a billionaire to do something you can say whatever you’re but if you’re motivated only by compassion and love and concern for your fellow human beings, you can’t speak at all.”

No further action is scheduled for HB 2205.

on multiple plants, so you can still feed some pollinators while growing non-native. The mint family (Lamiaceae) and the aster family (Asteraceae) have many examples of these.

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS: To reduce my dependence on my water hoses, I will be rationing out the sections of the garden I’m willing to give supplemental water in the summer. This includes all container plants and those planted in the last year or two, as well as tomatoes and dahlias. Because of all those containers, new plants should be drought-tolerant once established, and need little in the way of supplemental organic matter or fertilizer.

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FAMILY NIGHTS

Courtesy Eatonville School District has been focusing on Reading and Math. The three elementary schools provide a boost for families through Reading and Math Family Nights. These events are interactive and enable parents to be partners during the learning process.

Last week Eatonville Elementary hosted its Reading Night and in the fall Columbia Crest hosted a Family Math Night.

Families are encouraged to take advantage of the remaining Family Nights: ● EES Math Night will be held in April (date to be determined) ● CCA: Reading Night will be held on March 7 at 5 p.m. ● WES: Reading Night will be held on February 28 at 6 p.m. and Math Night will be held on March 20 at 5 p.m.

So far more than 500 parents and students have joined in the fun that happens as we all work together to encourage learning.

So, monardas may have to wait for me, but zinnias, yarrows, poppies and calendulas are fairly droughtadapted.

SO HERE’S MY NEW CHECKLIST: Does it help feed beneficial insects or pollinators?

Bonus points for a Northwest native. Maybe one bonus point for being native to the U.S. More bonus-points for being open-pollinated, so I can save the seed for next year, versus an F1 hybrid which will not “come true”.

Bonus points if it will self-sow.

THINGS THAT COULD STRIKE IT OUT OF CONTENTION: Does it require extra water or

fertilizer?

Is it poisonous?

After these are satisfied, I’ll look for beauty, fragrance, height, productivity, and ease of growing, which will create a beautiful garden reaping benefits this year and for many more to come.

SOURCES : https://entomologytoday. org/2023/01/10/sunflowersreduced-varroa-infestations-honeybees/ https://www.umass.edu/news/ article/umass-amherst-researchfinds-surprising-science-behindbumblebee-superfood https://www.boston.com/realestate/gardening/2021/06/30/somesunflowers-are-no-friends-to-bees/

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IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON (rcw46.55.130), GRAHAM TOWING #5124 WILL SELL ABANDONED VEHICLES TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER ON January 30, 2024 AT 11:00am.

PRIOR INSPECTION WILL BE FROM 10:00am UNTIL 11:00am. THIS COMPANY CAN BE CONTACTED AT 253-262-2869. FOR QUESTIONS REGARDING THE AUCTION. THE SALE IS LOCATION IS: 10015 213TH ST E GRAHAM, WA 98338 Published in the Dispatch January 24, 2024 In the district court of the State of Washington for the county of Pierce Nadezhda Kish, Plaintiff vs. Cedric T. Allen and “Jane Doe” Allen, Defendants No. 745474 The State of Washington to the said Cedric T. Allen and “Jane Doe” Allen, Defendants You are hereby summoned to appear within sixty days after the date of the first publication of this summons, to wit, within sixty days after the 24th day of January, 2024, and defend the above entitled action in the above entitled court, and answer the complaint of the plaintiff, Nadezhda Kish and serve a copy of your answer upon the undersigned attorney for plaintiff, Douglas Tufts, at his office below stated; and in case of your failure so to do, judgement will be rendered against you according to the demand of the complaint, which has been filed with the clerk of said court.

The demand seeks property and consequential damages as a result of this accident. On July 1, 2020, Ms. Kish was the driver of a Red Scion. She was on Trilogy Parkway East. She turned right into the entrance of the parking lot at The Mantel. Ms. Kish observed a gray Chevy Malibu driving toward her exiting the parking lot. Ms. Kish stopped to allow the car to exit. Mr. Allen was looking down, swept wide on his right turn and collided with Ms. Kish’s driver side door, fender and wheel, causing damage to Ms. Kish’s vehicle. Douglas W. Tufts Tufts Law 2518 N. Adams Tacoma, WA 98406 Pierce County Washington Published in the Tacoma Weekly & Dispatch January 24, 31, February 7, 24, 21 & 28, 2024 In the superior court of the State of Washington for the County of Pierce: ORTING SCHOOL DISTRICT, Plaintiff, v. LOUISA and CARL RUDNICK, and the marital estate thereof, unknown heirs of Louisa and Carl Rudnick, JOHN ENGFER, MINNIE LARREW, JOHN ENGFER, UNKNOWN HEIRS OF JOHN ENGFER, and all other PERSONS AND PARTIES UNKNOWN CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, ESTATE, LIEN, OR INTEREST IN PIERCE COUNTY TAX PARCEL NO. 0519301703, Defendants. No. 232-11296-8 The State of Washington to the said Defendants, Louisa and Carl Rudnick and the marital estate thereof, unknown heirs of Louisa and Carl Rudnick, John Engfer, Minnie Larrew, Engfer, Unknown Heirs of John Engfer, and all other persons and parties unknown claiming any right, title, estate, lien or interest in Pierce County Tax Parcel No. 0519301703: You are hereby summoned to appear within sixty days after the date of the first publication of this summons, to wit, within sixty days after the 20th day of December, 2023, and defend the above entitled action in the above entitled court, and answer the complaint of the plaintiff Orting School District, and serve a copy of your answer upon the undersigned attorneys for plaintiff Shweta Jayawardhan, at her 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 said court. The object of this action is to quiet title to the property at 510 Washington Avenue North, Orting, Washington. Submitted

by Shweta Jayawardhan Attorney for Orting School District Pacifica Law Group, 1191 2nd Avenue, Suite 2000, Seattle WA, 98101 King County. Published in Dispatch December 20, 27, 2023, January 3, 10, 17 & 24, 2024 ORIGINAL TRUSTEE SALE RECORDED ON 10/24/2023 IN THE OFFICE OF THE PIERCE COUNTY RECORDER. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Fi l e N o.:17-12 2 0 4 5 T i t l e O r d e r No.:230370998 Grantor: Archie N. Blakely, a single man and Jane M. Blakely, a single woman and Jean A. Dahl, a single woman, each, an individual one third interest Current beneficiary of the deed of trust: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Current trustee of the deed of trust: Aztec Foreclosure Corporation of Washington Current mortgage servicer of the deed of trust: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Reference number of the deed of trust: 200608220056 Parcel number(s): 3245005800 Abbreviated legal description: LOTS 13 TO 16 INCLUSIVE, BLOCK 45, COULTER’S ADDITION TO NEW TACOMA Commonly known as: 3323 S 10th Street, Tacoma, WA 98405 I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Trustee, AZTEC FORECLOSURE CORPORATION OF

Legal Notices WASHINGTON will on February 23, 2024, at the hour of 10:00 am At the Second Floor Entry Plaza Outside Pierce County Courthouse, 930 Tacoma Ave South, Tacoma, WA, State of Washington, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at time of sale, the following described real property, situated in the County of Pierce, State of Washington, to-wit: LOTS 13 TO 16 INCLUSIVE, BLOCK 45, COULTER’S ADDITION TO NEW TACOMA, ACCORDING TO PLAT RECORDED IN BOOK 1 OF PLATS AT PAGE 47 AND 114, IN PIERCE COUNTY, WASHINGTON. which is the subject of that certain Deed of Trust dated July 31, 2006, recorded August 22, 2 0 0 6 , u n d e r A u d i t o r ’s Fi l e N o.

200608220056, records of Pierce County, Washington, from Archie N. Blakely, a single man and Jane M. Blakely, a single woman and Jean A. Dahl, a single woman, each, an individual one third interest as Grantor, to Wells Fargo Financial National Bank as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as Beneficiary. II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrower’s or Grantor’s default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust. III. The Default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/are as follows: Failure to pay when due the following amounts which are now in arrears: Delinquent monthly payments from the February 15, 2015 installment on in the sum of $22,974.77 together with all fees, costs and or disbursements incurred or paid by the beneficiary and or trustee, their employees, agents or assigns. The Trustee’s fees and costs are estimated at $2,764.23 as of October 23, 2023. The amount to cure the default payments as of the date of this notice is $76,082.53. Payments and late charges may continue to accrue and additional advances to your loan may be made. It is necessary to contact the beneficiary or Trustee prior to the time you tender the reinstatement amount so that you may be advised of the exact amount you would be required to pay. IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed o f Tr u s t i s : P r i n c i p a l B a l a n c e $72,822.62, together with interest in the Note or other instrument secured from January 15, 2015, and such other costs and fees as are due under the Note or other instrument secured, and as are provided by statute. The amount necessary to pay off the entire obligation secured by your Deed of Trust as the date of this notice is $14,240.78.

Interest and late charges may continue to accrue and additional advances to your loan may be made. It is necessary to contact the beneficiary or Trustee prior to the time you tender the payoff amount so that you may be advised of the exact amount you would be required to pay. V. The above-described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. The sale will be made without warranty express or implied regarding title, possession, or encumbrances on February 23, 2024.

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 February 12, 2024 (11 days before the sale date), to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time on or before February 12, 2024 (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 February 12, 2024 (11 days before the sale date), and before the sale by the Borrower, Grantor, any Guarantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance paying the entire principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI. A written notice of default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following addresses: Archie N. Blakely a/k/a Archie Blakely 3323 South 10th Street Tacoma, WA 98405 Archie N. Blakely a/k/a Archie Blakely 606 East 32nd Street Tacoma, WA 98404 Jane M. Blakely a/k/a Jane Blakely 3323 South 10th Street Tacoma, WA 98405 Jane M. Blakely a/k/a Jane Blakely 606 East 32nd Street Tacoma, WA 98404 Unknown Spouse and/or Domestic Partner of Archie N Blakely a/k/a Unknown Spouse and/ or Domestic Partner of Archie Blakely 3323 South 10th Street Tacoma, WA 98405 Unknown Spouse and/or Domestic Partner of Archie N Blakely a/k/a Unknown Spouse and/or Domestic Partner of Archie Blakely 606 East 32nd Street Tacoma, WA 98404 Unknown Spouse and/or Domestic Partner of Jane M Blakely 3323 South 10th

Street Tacoma, WA 98405 Unknown Spouse and/or Domestic Partner of Jane M Blakely 606 East 32nd Street Tacoma, WA 98404 Unknown Heirs & Devisees of Jean A Dahl aka Jean Amy Dahl 3323 South 10th Street Tacoma, WA 98405 Estate of Jean A Dahl aka Jean Amy Dahl 3323 South 10th Street Tacoma, WA 98405 Estate of Jean A Dahl aka Jean Amy Dahl c/o Joe L. Snyder PO Box 758 Shelton, WA 98584 Hubert J. Nichols, Personal Representative for the Estate of Jean A. Dahl, deceased 390 East Sandy Lake Road Shelton, WA 98584 Estate of Jean A. Dahl 3323 S 10th St Tacoma, WA 98405 Estate of Jean A. Dahl 606 East 32nd Street Tacoma, WA 98 40 4 Occupant(s) 3323 S 10th Street Tacoma, WA 98405 by both first class and certified mail on September 15, 2023 proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served on September 18, 2023 with said written notice of default or the written notice of default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. The declaration by the beneficiary pursuant to RCW 61.24.030(7)(a) was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the above addresses on September 15, 2023, proof of which is in possession of the Trustee. VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth above, and whose telephone number is (360) 2538017 / (877) 430-4787 will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above-described property. IX. Anyone having an objection to the sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale. X. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS The purchaser at the trustee’s sale is 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 61.24.60. XI. THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. You have only 90 calendar days BEORE the date of sale listed in the Notice of Trustee’s Sale. If an amended Notice of Sale is recorded providing a 45-day notice of the sale, mediation must be requested no later than 25 days BEFORE the date of sale listed in the amended Notice of Trustee’s 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 are eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of help. SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you.

If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission: Telephone (Toll-free): 1- 877- 894HOME (1-877-894-4663) or Web site: http://www.dfi.wa.gov/consumers/ homeownership/post_purchase_counselors_foreclosure.htm. The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development: Telephone (Tollfree): 1-800-569-4287 or National Web site: http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/ sfh/hcc/fc/index.cfm?webListAction= search&searchstate=WA&filterSvc=d fc. The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys: Telephone (Toll-Free): 1-800-606-4819 or Web site: http://nwjustice.org/whatclear XII. FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT NOTICE: AZTEC FORECLOSURE CORPORATION OF WASHINGTON is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. If a discharge has been obtained by any party through bankruptcy proceedings, this shall not be construed to be an attempt to collect the outstanding indebtedness or to hold you personally liable for the debt. DATED this 24th day of October, 2023 AZTEC FOREC LO S U R E C O R P O R AT I O N O F WASHINGTON By: Inna D. Fabyanchuk President 1499 SE Tech Center Place, Suite 255 Vancouver, WA 98683

(360) 253-8017 / (877) 430-4787 ADDRESS FOR PERSONAL SERVICE Aztec Foreclosure Corporation of Washington 1499 SE Tech Center Place, Suite 255 Vancouver, WA 98683 STATE OF WASHINGTON ) ) SS. COUNTY OF CLARK ) This instrument was acknowledged before me this 24th day of October, 2023, by Inna D. Fabyanchuk, President. Kira Lynch Notary Public in and for the State of Washington My Commission Expires: 10/6/2024 KIRA LYNCH Notary Public State of Washington License Number 188037 My Commission Expires October 06, 2024 3323 S 10th Street TACOMA, WA 98405 NPP0442441 To: DISPAT C H ( P I E R C E ) 0 1/ 2 4 / 2 0 2 4 , 02/14/2024 STATE OF INDIANA COUNTY OF ALLEN))) SS: IN RE: THE ADOPTIONS OF: JACK DAVID ALAN DAVIS a minor, WILLIAM HENRY GLEN DAVIS a minor, BY NEXT FRIEND, DEVIN MICHAEL HUFFMAN, Petitioner. IN THE ALLEN SUPERIOR COURT CAUSE NUMBER: 02D08-2309-AD-000133 CAUSE NUMBER: 02D08 -230 9 AD-000132 NOTICE TO NAMED FATHER Joshua Glen Davis, who has been named the father of Jack David Alan Davis, born June 23, 2014, and William Henry Glen Davis, born October 17, 2016, and bother children born to Brittany Nicole Huffman (formerly, Brittany Nicole Selby), is notified that a petition for adoption of the child were filed in the office of the Clerk of Allen County Superior Court, 715 S. Calhoun Street, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46802, on September 29, 2023.

If Joshua Glen Davis seeks to contest the adoption of either child, he must file a motion to contest the adoption(s) in accordance with IC 31-19-10-1 in the above-named court not later than fifteen (15) days after the date of service of this notice.

If Joshua Glen Davis does not file a motion to contest the adoption(s) within fifteen (15) days after service of this notice, the above-named court will hear and determine the petitions for adoption. His consent will be irrevocably implied and he will lose his right to contest either the adoption(s) or the validity of his implied consent to the adoption(s). He will lose his right to establish his paternity of the children, by affidavit or otherwise, in Indiana or any other jurisdiction.

Nothing Brittany Nicole Huffman or anyone else says to Joshua Glen Davis relieves Joshua Glen Davis of his obligations under this notice.

Under Indiana law, a putative father is a person who is named as or claims that he may be the father of a child born out of wedlock but who has not yet been legally proven to be the child’s father.

For purposes of this notice, Joshua Glen Davis is a putative father under the laws in Indiana regarding adoption.

This notice complies with IC 31-19-4-5 but does not exhaustively set forth a putative father’s legal obligations under the Indiana adoption statutes. A person being served with this notice should consult the Indiana adoption statutes.

RICHARD W. KARCHER, 21687-71 ATTORNEY FOR PETITIONER 10311 DAWSON’S CREEK BOULEVARD SUITE C FORT WAYNE, INDIANA 46825 TELEPHONE: (260) 489-0700 PLEASE PUBLISH THREE TIMES 1 WEEK APART Tacoma Weekly & Dispatch January 17, 24 & 31, 2024 SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON SNOHOMISH COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of JOAN HOPE HAM, Deceased. No. 23- 4-0245931 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) The persons named below have been appointed as Co-Personal Representatives 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 Co-Personal Representatives or the Co-Personal Representatives’ 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 Co-Personal Representatives are served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1); 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 1-10-2024 Co-Personal Representatives Kim Bagley Sandra Scharf (f/k/a Sandy Hawley) Attorney for the Co-Personal Representatives Matthew T. Fiedler Address for Mailing or Service 4220 132nd Street SE, Suite 201 Mill Creek, WA 98012 Court of probate proceedings and cause no.

Snohomish County Superior Court

Cause. No. 23-4-02459-31 /s/ Kim Bagley Co-Personal Representative /s/ Sandra Scharf Co-Personal Representative MARSH MUNDORF PRATT SULLIVAN + McKENZIE, P.S.C. Matthew T. Fiedler, WSBA #60135 Attorneys for Co-Personal Representatives Published in the Dispatch January 10, 17 & 24, 2024 Superior Court of Washington, County of Pierce In re the Parenting and Support of: Child(ren): ALAYAH MICHELLE SCOTT Petitioner/s: SADE SIMONE DANIEL And Respondent/s: DOMINIC DESHUN SCOTT No. 20-3-010340 Summons Served by Publication (SMPB) Summons Served by Publication To (other party’s name/s): SADE SIMONE DANIEL I have started a court case by filing a petition. The name of the Petition is: PETITION FOR MODIFICATION You must respond in writing if you want the court to consider your side. Deadline! Your Response must be filed and served within 60 days of the date this Summons is published (Publisher enter date of first publication here): January 10, 2024. If you do not file and serve your Response or a Notice of Appearance by the deadline: • No one has to notify you about other hearings in this case, and • The court may approve the requests in the Petition without hearing your side (called a default judgment). Follow these steps: 1. Read the Petition and any other documents that were filed at court with this Summons. Those documents explain what the other party is asking for. 2. Fill out a Response on this form (check the Response that matches the Petition): [X] FL Modify 602, Response to Petition to Change Parenting Plan, Residential Schedule or Custody Order You can get the Response form and other forms you may need at: • The Washington State Courts’ website: www.courts.wa.gov/ forms • Washington LawHelp: www. washingtonlawhelp.org, or • The Superior Court Clerk’s office or county law library (for a fee). 3. Serve (give) a copy of your Response to the person who filed this Summons at the address below, and to any other parties. You may use certified mail with return receipt requested. For more information on how to serve, read Superior Court Civil Rule 5. 4. File your original Response with the court clerk at this address: Superior Court Clerk, Pierce County County-City Building, 930 Tacoma Avenue South, Room 110, Tacoma WA 98402 Lawyer not required: It is a good idea to talk to a lawyer, but you may file and serve your Response without one. Person filing this Summons or his/ her lawyer fills out below: /s/ Dominic Deshun Scott 01/04/2024 DOMINIC DESHUN SCOTT I agree to accept legal papers for this case at (check one): [X] the following address (this does not have to be your home address): 16624 EAST MISSION AVENUE, APT. EE206 SPOKANE VALLEY WA 99016 (If this address changes before the case ends, you must notify all parties and the court in writing. You may use the Notice of Address Change form (FL All Family 120). You must also update your Confidential Information Form (FL All Family 001) if this case involves parentage or child support.) Note: You and the other party/ies may agree to accept legal papers by email under Superior Court Civil Rule 5 and local court rules. This Summons is issued according to Rule 4.1 of the Superior Court Civil Rules of the state of Washington. Published in the Dispatch January 10, 17, 24, 31, February 7 & 14, 2024 Superior Court of Washington, County of Pierce In re the Parenting and Support of: Child(ren): DANI’RAE SHEILA HALL-SMITH Petitioner/s: MICHELLE JOANNE HALL And Respondent/s: DANIEL RAY SMITH No. 23-3-042181 Summons Served by Publication (SMPB) Summons Served by Publication To (other party’s name/s): DANIEL RAY SMITH I have started a court case by filing a petition. The name of the Petition is: PETITION FOR PARENTING PLAN AND CHILD SUPPORT You must respond in writing if you want the court to consider your side. Deadline! Your Response must be filed and served within 60 days of the date this Summons is published: January 17, 2024. If you do not file and serve your Response or a Notice of Appearance by the deadline: • No one has to notify you about other hearings in this case, and • The court may approve the requests in the Petition without hearing your side (called a default judgment). Follow these steps: 1.

Read the Petition and any other documents that were filed at court with this Summons. Those documents explain what the other party is asking for. 2. Fill out a Response on this form (check the Response that matches the Petition): [X] FL Parentage 332, Response to Petition for Parenting Plan, Residential Schedule and/or Child Support You can get the Response form and other forms you

Jan. 24, 2024 may need at: • The Washington State Courts’ website: www.courts.wa.gov/ forms • Washington LawHelp: www. washingtonlawhelp.org, or • The Superior Court Clerk’s office or county law library (for a fee). 3. Serve (give) a copy of your Response to the person who filed this Summons at the address below, and to any other parties. You may use certified mail with return receipt requested. For more information on how to serve, read Superior Court Civil Rule 5. 4. File your original Response with the court clerk at this address: Superior Court Clerk, Pierce County County-City Building, 930 Tacoma Avenue South, Room 110, Tacoma WA 98402 5. Lawyer not required: It is a good idea to talk to a lawyer, but you may file and serve your Response without one. Person filing this Summons or his/her lawyer fills out below: /a/ Michelle Joanne Hall 01/11/2024 MICHELLE JOANNE HALL I agree to accept legal papers for this case at (check one): [X] the following address (this does not have to be your home address): c/o PIERCE COUNTY JUVENILE COURT 5501 6TH AVENUE, TACOMA WA 98406 (If this address changes before the case ends, you must notify all parties and the court in writing. You may use the Notice of Address Change form (FL All Family 120). You must also update your Confidential Information Form (FL All Family 001) if this case involves parentage or child support.) Note: You and the other party/ies may agree to accept legal papers by email under Superior Court Civil Rule 5 and local court rules. This Summons is issued according to Rule 4.1 of the Superior Court Civil Rules of the state of Washington. Published in the Dispatch January 17, 24, 31, February 7, 14 & 21, 2024 Superior Court of Washington, County of Pierce In re the Parenting and Support of: Child(ren): SERENITY KAYLYNN ROBINSON Petitioner/s: AMANDA K AYLENE HODGE And Respondent/s: MICHAEL LAURENCE VALBUSH No. 23-3-03592-4 Summons Served by Publication (SMPB) Summons Served by Publication To (other party’s name/s): MICHAEL LAURENCE VALBUSH I have started a court case by filing a petition. The name of the Petition is: PETITION FOR MODIFICATION You must respond in writing if you want the court to consider your side. Deadline! Your Response must be filed and served within 60 days of the date this Summons is published (Publisher enter date of first publication here): January 10, 2024. If you do not file and serve your Response or a Notice of Appearance by the deadline: • No one has to notify you about other hearings in this case, and • The court may approve the requests in the Petition without hearing your side (called a default judgment). Follow these steps: 1. Read the Petition and any other documents that were filed at court with this Summons. Those documents explain what the other party is asking for. 2. Fill out a Response on this form (check the Response that matches the Petition): [X] FL Modify 602, Response to Petition to Change Parenting Plan, Residential Schedule or Custody Order You can get the Response form and other forms you may need at: • The Washington State Courts’ website: www.courts.wa.gov/forms • Washington LawHelp: www.washingtonlawhelp. org, or • The Superior Court Clerk’s office or county law library (for a fee). 3.

Serve (give) a copy of your Response to the person who filed this Summons at the address below, and to any other parties. You may use certified mail with return receipt requested. For more information on how to serve, read Superior Court Civil Rule 5. 4. File your original Response with the court clerk at this address: Superior Court Clerk, Pierce County County-City Building, 930 Tacoma Avenue South, Room 110, Tacoma WA 98402 5. Lawyer not required: It is a good idea to talk to a lawyer, but you may file and serve your Response without one. Person filing this Summons or his/her lawyer fills out below: /s/ Amanda Kaylene Hodge 01/04/2024 AMANDA KAYLENE HODGE I agree to accept legal papers for this case at (check one): [X] the following address (this does not have to be your home address): 4965 55TH LANE SE, APARTMENT N103 LACEY WA 98503 (If this address changes before the case ends, you must notify all parties and the court in writing. You may use the Notice of Address Change form (FL All Family 120). You must also update your Confidential Information Form (FL All Family 001) if this case involves parentage or child support.)

Note: You and the other party/ies may agree to accept legal papers by email under Superior Court Civil Rule 5 and local court rules. This Summons is issued according to Rule 4.1 of the Superior Court Civil Rules of the state of Washington. Published in the Dispatch January 10, 17, 24, 31, February 7 & 14, 2024 TS No WA08000198 -22-1 TO No 220628114-WA-MSI AMENDED NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PURSUANT TO THE REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON CHAPTER 61.24 ET. SEQ. Grantor: GARRY D. KUYKENDALL AND KRISTINE E. KUYKENDALL, HUSBAND AND WIFE Current Ben-

Published Since 1893 eficiary of the Deed of Trust: The Bank of New York Mellon FKA The Bank of New York as Trustee for the Benefit of the Certificateholders of the CWABS, Inc. Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2007-BC2 Original Trustee of the Deed of Trust: ECOM TITLE 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. 200612110740 Parcel Number: 7000090430 Pursuant to RCW 61.24.130, this amended notice supersedes Instrument No. 202302100089, recorded February 10, 2023. I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on February 2, 2024, 09:00 AM, 2nd Floor Entry Plaza Outside the County Courthouse, Pierce County Superior Courthouse, 930 Tacoma Avenue South, Tacoma WA 98402, 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 Pierce, State of Washington, to-wit: LOT 43 OF CEDAR RIDGE, ACCORDING TO THE PL AT RECORDED MARCH 15, 1990 UNDER AUDITORS NO. 9003150404 IN PIERCE COUNTY, WASHINGTON. APN: 7000090430 More commonly known as 11101 203RD AVENUE EAST, BONNEY LAKE, WA 98391 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated November 22, 2006, executed by GARRY D. KUYKENDALL AND KRISTINE E. KUYKENDALL, HUSBAND AND WIFE as Trustor(s), to secure obligations in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTR ATION SYSTEMS, INC. (“MERS”), as designated nominee for QUICK LOAN FUNDING, Beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, recorded December 11 , 2 0 0 6 a s I n s t r u m e n t N o .

200612110740 and that said Deed of Trust was modified by Modification Agreement and recorded November 3 , 2 016 a s I n s t r u m e nt N u m b e r 201611030341 and the beneficial interest was assigned to THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWABS INC., ASSET BAAKED CERTIFICATES, SER I E S 2 0 0 7- B C 2 a n d r e c o r d e d December 30, 2011 as Instrument Number 201112300036 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Pierce County, Washington. II. No action commenced by The Bank of New York Mellon FKA The Bank of New York as Trustee for the Benefit of the Certificateholders of the CWABS, Inc. Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2007-BC2, 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 April 1, 2021 To December 6, 2023 Number of Payments 2 $2,317.12 2 $2,216.89 6 $2,234.35 12 $2,228.02 8 $2,232.61 3 $2,418.16 Total $74,325.72 LATE CHARGE INFORMATION April 1, 2021 December 6, 2023 0 $0.00 $0.00 PROMISSORY NOTE INFORMATION Note Dated: November 22, 2006 Note Amount $320,400.00 Interest Paid To: March 1, 2021 Next Due Date: April 1, 2021 Current Beneficiary: The Bank of New York Mellon FKA The Bank of New York as Trustee for the Benefit of the Certificateholders of the CWABS, Inc. Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2007-BC2 Contact Phone No: 800365-7107 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 $389,374.72, 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 February 2, 2024. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by January 22, 2024, (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 January 22, 2024 (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 January 22, 2024 (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, The Bank of New York Mellon FKA The Bank of New York as Trustee for the Benefit of the Certificateholders of the CWABS, Inc. AssetBacked Certificates, Series 2007-BC2 or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): ADDRESS GARRY D KUYKENDALL 11101 203RD AVENUE EAST, BONNEY LAKE, WA 98391 KRISTINE E KUYKENDALL 11101 203RD AVENUE EAST, BONNEY LAKE, WA 98391 by both first class and certified mail on December 27, 2022, 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 December 28, 2022 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: December 6, 2023 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as Duly Appointed Successor Trustee By: Alan Burton, Vice President MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps 606 W. Gowe Street Kent, WA 98032 Toll Free Number: (844) 367-8456 TDD: 711 949.252.8300 For Reinstatement/PayOff Quotes, contact MTC Financial Inc. DBA Trustee Corps Order Number 98242, Pub Dates: 1/3/2024, 1/24/2024, EATONVILLE DISPATCH TS No WA09000008 -22-1 TO No 220122055 -WA-VOI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PURSUANT TO THE REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON CHAPTER 61.24 ET. SEQ. Grantor: ROBERT W BOETTCHER AND HEIDI M BOETTCHER, HUSBAND AND WIFE Current Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust: Nationstar Mortgage LLC Original Trustee of the Deed of Trust: ROUTH CRABTREE OLSENJAMES MIERSMA Current Trustee of the Deed of Trust: MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps Current Mortgage Servicer of the Deed of Trust: NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Reference Number of the Deed of Trust: Instrument No. 201002170535 Parcel Number: 6022500050 I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on February 2, 2024, 09:00 AM, 2nd Floor Entry Plaza Outside the County Courthouse, Pierce County Superior Courthouse, 930

Tacoma Avenue South, Tacoma WA 98402, 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 Pierce, State of Washington, to-wit: PARCEL A: LOT 5, GOAT HILL, ACCORDING TO PLAT RECORDED MAY 1, 1998, UNDER RECORDING NO. 9805015001, IN MILTON, PIERCE COUNTY, WASHINGTON.PARCEL B: A NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS AS DELINEATED ON GOAT HILL, ACCORDING TO PLAT RECORDED MAY 1, 1998 UNDER RECORDING NO. 9805015001, IN MILT O N , P I E R C E C O U N T Y, WASHINGTON APN: 6022500050 More commonly known as 1614 19TH AVE CT, MILTON, WA 98354 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated February 5, 2010, executed by ROBERT W BOETTCHER AND HEIDI M BOETTCHER, HUSBAND AND WIFE as Trustor(s), to secure obligations in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC (“MERS”), as designated nominee for U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, recorded February 17, 2010 as Instrument No. 201002170535 and the beneficial interest was assigned to Nationstar Mortgage LLC d/b/a Mr. Cooper and recorded June 27, 2022 as Instrument Number 202206270223 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Pierce County, Washington. II. No action commenced by Nationstar Mortgage LLC, the current Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrowers’ or Grantors’ default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust/Mortgage. III. The default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/are as follows: FAILURE TO PAY WHEN DUE THE FOLLOWING AMOUNTS WHICH ARE NOW IN ARREARS: DELINQUENT PAYMENT INFORMATION From September 1, 2020 To September 15, 2023 Number of Payments 1 $79,146.35 Total $79,146.35 LATE CHARGE INFORMATION September 1, 2020 September 15, 2023 $1,223.60 $1,223.60 PROMISSORY NOTE INFORMATION Note Dated: February 5, 2010 Note Amount $280,823.00 Interest Paid To: August 1, 2020 Next Due Date: September 1, 2020 Current Beneficiary: Nationstar Mortgage LLC Contact Phone No: 800-306-9027 Address: 8950 Cypress Waters Blvd., Coppell, TX 75019 IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $218,633.70, 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 February 2, 2024. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by January 22, 2024, (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 January 22, 2024 (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 January 22, 2024 (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, Nationstar Mortgage LLC or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): ADDRESS HEIDI M BOETTCHER 1614 19TH AVE CT, M I LT O N , W A 9 8 3 5 4 H E I D I M BOETTCHER 28608 27TH PLACE SO, FEDERAL WAY, WA 98003 ROBERT W BOETTCHER 1614 19TH AVE CT, MILTON, WA 9835 4 ROBERT W BOETTCHER 28608 27TH PLACE SO, FEDERAL WAY, WA 98003 by both first class and certified mail on August 18, 2023, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place August 18, 2023 on the real property described in Paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and

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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: September 18, 2023 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as Duly Appointed Successor Trustee By: Alan Burton, Vice President MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps 606 W. Gowe Street Kent, WA 98032 Toll Free Number: (844) 367-8456 TDD: 711 949.252.8300 For Reinstatement/Pay Off Quotes, contact MTC Financial Inc. DBA Trustee Corps Order Number 95902, Pub Dates: 1/3/2024, 1/24/2024, EATONVILLE DISPATCH Washington State Parks, Brian Yearout, 1111 Israel Rd SW Olympia, WA 985016512, is seeking coverage under the Washington State Department of Ecology’s Construction Stormwater NPDES and State Waste Discharge General Permit. The proposed project, Nisqually State Park, is located at Mashel Prairie Rd in Eatonville, WA in Pierce county.

This project involves 6.35 acres of soil disturbance for Other (State Park) construction activities. The receiving waterbodies are Ohop Creek, Nisqually River. Any persons desiring to present their views to the Washington State Department of Ecology regarding this Application, or interested in Ecology’s action on this Application, may notify Ecology in writing no later than 30 days of the last date of publication of this notice. Ecology reviews public comments and considers whether discharges from this project would cause a measurable change in receiving water quality, and, if so, whether the project is necessary and in the overriding public interest according to Tier II anti-degradation requirements under WAC 173-201A320. Comments can be submitted to: ecyrewqianoi@ecy.wa.gov, or ATTN: Water Quality Program, Construction Stormwater Washington State Department of Ecology P.O. Box 47696 Olympia, WA 98504-7696 Published in the Dispatch January 17 & 24, 2024

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BOYS from Page 1Æ The Cruisers made a comeback in the second quarter with a 13-2 run, tying the game at 27-27 on a Logan Taylor basket at the midway point of the quarter. However, Hoquiam responded with a 6-0 run to regain the lead, finishing the first half leading 35-31.

The third quarter proved decisive, as Hoquiam dominated with a 23-0 run, outscoring the Cruisers 25-5 and expanding their lead to 24 points by the end of the quarter, with the score at 60-36.

Eatonville faced additional challenges when Hunter Klumpar sustained an injury in the third quarter, keeping him on the bench until the 6:15 mark of the 4th quarter. In the final period, GIRLS from Page 1Æ but Eatonville's earlier dominance secured a comfortable 58-40 victory as they coasted to the finish.

Bailey Andersen emerged as the game's top scorer, delivering an outstanding performance with 25 points, including an impressive 18 points in the first half. Sara Smith would have a great night on the boards, pulling down 13 rebounds to go with her 10 points, securing her first double-double of the season.

In the familiar setting of Rainier Connect Arena, the Lady Cruisers showcased resilience and dominance the next day, securing a notable 58-43 victory over Elma on Jan. 16.

The game started with a closely contested first quarter, as Elma held a narrow lead of 15-14. However, a stellar defensive performance by the Cruiser defense in the second quarter proved pivotal, limiting the Eagles to a mere 7 points. This defensive prowess allowed the Eatonville offense to flourish, with Bailey Andersen leading the charge with an impressive 12 points in the quarter. By halftime, the Cruisers had pulled ahead, establishing a 3022 lead.

The defensive tenacity continued in the third quarter, as Eatonville once again held Elma to single-digit scoring, outscoring the Eagles 12-9.

This extended the Cruisers' lead to a comfortable 11 points, with a score of 42-31 entering the final quarter.

A strong fourth-quarter performance by the Cruiser offense, outscoring Elma 16-12, sealed the victory with a final score of 5843. Bailey Andersen continued her stellar performance, leading all scorers with an impressive 27 points.

Eatonville would finish out their week with a dominating performance on Saturday, January 20th, overpowering the Hoquiam Grizzlies with a resounding 60-16

Hoquiam extended their lead with a 6-0 run to open the frame, ultimately securing a 79-44 victory.

Klumpar led the Cruisers with 15 points and 7 rebounds, while Amari Samuel contributed 11 points. Nate Good was productive on the boards with 7 rebounds and 6 points.

The loss dropped Eatonville to a 6-8 overall record and 0-4 in 1A Evergreen League play, significantly impacting their playoff hopes.

With a five-game losing streak, Eatonville faces an uphill battle to secure a playoff spot. The upcoming key matchups against Montesano on Wednesday, Jan. 24 at Rainier Connect Arena in Eatonville, and at Brock Court in Tenino on Friday, Jan. 26, will be crucial for the team's postseason aspirations. win in Hoquiam.

From the onset, the Cruisers asserted their dominance, winning the tip-off and scoring the first basket to set the tone for the game. A remarkable 19-0 run and effective defense, forcing 14 Grizzly turnovers, quickly put the game out of reach for Hoquiam. By the end of the first quarter, the Cruisers held a commanding 20-2 lead.

Eatonville demonstrated their offensive prowess in the second quarter, initiating a 12-0 run and concluding with an 11-0 run. Hailey Hall's impressive 12-point scoring surge in the quarter played a crucial role in extending the Cruisers' lead to an impressive 34 points at halftime, with a score of 43-9.

In the third quarter, the Cruisers further widened the gap, triggering the mercy rule running clock with a 40-point lead. Outscoring the Grizzlies 10-3 in the quarter, Eatonville entered the final quarter with a commanding 53-12 lead.

Despite the running clock, the Cruisers maintained control, adding 7 more points while holding the Grizzlies to 4, securing a dominant 60-16 victory.

Bailey Andersen once again led Eatonville in scoring with 27 points, while Hailey Hall had a standout performance with a career-high 20 points and 11 rebounds earning a double-double. Hall would also record 8 steals in the game for the Cruisers.

With these impressive wins, the Lady Cruisers now boast a 12-5 overall record and a 3-1 standing in 1A Evergreen League play.

The Cruisers are gearing up for their upcoming league battles on the road. Their first test was against the Montesano Bulldogs on Tuesday (results pending at press time), seeking redemption from their only league loss a few weeks ago. Closing out the week, Eatonville faces a crucial matchup against the Tenino Beavers on Thursday, Jan. 25, with the game set to tip off at 7 p.m.