From the local businesses who are able to stay open offering us groceries and pick up meals, to the front line workers at our local clinics and hospitals.
We think it would be a great idea to thank those in our community and recognize those people for all they do. If you would like to thank someone who has shown kindness to others, or give a shout out to your local grocery store, restaurant, retail or health care workers serving the Queen Anne and Magnolia area, we are offering 1/8 page size ads for only $25 (black and white) every week in the newspaper. The ads will all appear in a special THANK YOU TO OUR COMMUNITY page.
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Dog park proposal to be discussed at
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By Jessica Keller QA&Mag News editor
Residents who would like an off-leash dog park to open on the top of Queen Anne are invited to the next Queen Anne Community Council Parks Committee meeting next week.
The meeting, which will take place at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday on Zoom, will include possibly requesting the city turn a section of David Rodgers Park into an off-leash dog park.
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Queen Anne Community Council Parks Committee Chair Don Harper toured the park with about 20 people Nov. 20 to see if there were any ideal locations to create an offleash area at David Rodgers Park, 2800 First Ave. W. Three areas were listed as potential sites by the group, which included some neighbors who were not in favor of the idea.
While Harper does not own a dog, he has appealed to the city to create an off-leash dog park on upper Queen Anne so residents have a place to let their dogs run around without breaking leash laws.
“If we had an OLA there, people would stop letting their dogs off-leash in the park,” Harper said.
Without an easily accessible dog park on the top of Queen Anne, dog owners have resorted to letting their dogs off-leash at all the local parks and athletic fields, despite it not being permitted. As a result, Harper said, the quality
Right: While a city of Seattle sign in David Rodgers Park declares no dogs are allowed at play areas or athletic fields, as somebody wrote on the sign, they are frequently brought in anyway.
of the parks are deteriorating because dogs tear up the fields and turf and, in some cases, make the playfields unusable. Residents also run the
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Chabad of Queen Anne hosting open house
By Jessica Keller QA&Mag News editor
To celebrate the opening of its new Jewish center and synagogue, Chabad of Queen Anne is hosting an open house for the community next week.
The open house, which will include tours and snacks, will begin at 5:30 p.m. at the center, 1825 Queen Anne Ave. N. As part of the event, a mezuzah — a decorative case holding Hebrew verses from the Torah, will be placed near the door and prayers said in a small ceremony, Chabad Rabbi
Shnait Levitin said.
While the facility has been open for small events, mostly taking place outside, during construction, the open house marks the end of phase 1, which entailed refurbishing the first floor of the former cafe and coffeehouse. Phase 2 will involve completing the upstairs level of the building.
“It’s going to be a celebration — a celebration of the first Jewish synagogue in the area,” Levitin said of the event.
The opening of the facility is significant to the neighborhood because before, Jewish residents
had to leave the neighborhood to go to a synagogue or community center, Levitin said.
“This is the first Jewish synagogue building in Queen Anne and Magnolia in history,” Levitin said, adding it might possibly be the first on this side of Interstate 5.
He said, when the Jewish Federation did a study of Jewish life in Seattle in 2015, it found that the number of residents practicing Judaism had grown significantly. While residents were spread throughout the city, some neighborhoods had more Jewish
“This is the first Jewish synagogue building in Queen Anne and Magnolia in history."
— Rabbi Shnait Levitin
infrastructure in them than others. While Queen Anne has not been known as a Jewish neighborhood
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Top: Queen Anne residents and community leaders would like to keep parks like David Rodgers Park, above, in good condition.
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Washington state Gov. Jay Inslee says he would support a delay in the implementation of a new payroll tax to fund the longterm care benefit known as “WA Cares.”
But he believes he doesn’t have the authority to halt the program using the COVID-19 emergency powers he has exercised for more than 600 days now.
“I do not have the authority to make some unilateral decision like that,” Inslee said during Thursday’s regularly scheduled news conference. “It would take some action by the legislature. But I am sensitive — and empathetic — to the need for some changes in this bill, and so I am talking to legislators about other approaches that can allow them to pause, if you
will, some of the actions to allow them to make refinements to the bill.”
On Dec. 1, Democratic leaders in the state Senate sent Inslee a letter urging him to delay implementation of the WA Cares program for one year.
“This delay will allow the legislature time during the 2022 legislative session to engage the public in a transparent, deliberative process to address concerns that have been raised with the WA Cares Fund without being limited by a premium assessment that is already in progress,” the legislators wrote.
The letter writers indicate their continued support of the WA Cares program, but note “now is not the time to add a payroll deduction” because of the ongoing pandemic.
“We know Washingtonians face
challenges with housing, childcare and other costs during this recovery and we do not want to add another at this difficult time,” the letter states.
While Inslee did not rule out the possibility of a special session of the legislature before January to halt implementation of the tax, he said his legal team is looking into options.
The tax, which is withheld by employers, is not due to the state until April, meaning that time frame “could give the legislature time to make these refinements,” he said.
Republican state House Minority Leader J.T. Wilcox said it was interesting that some Democrats asked Inslee to exercise his power in this way, noting the requested delay in implementing the new payroll tax would take pressure off the Legislature until after next
year’s midterm elections.
He called it a “D-on-D conflict” that Inslee doesn’t want to be part of.
“It would be irrational for the governor to get into the middle of a tax fight — delaying a tax,” he said.
Concerns that too many people would pay into the tax but never receive benefits, as well as concerns over the inability of some people to take part in this year’s one-time opt out, have dogged the program.
Last month, opponents of the tax filed a class action lawsuit in federal court seeking to stop the January start of the payroll premiums — 58 cents per $100 of salary — for most state employees.
These are problems Democrats have known about, according to Wilcox.
“We have had all kinds of
complaints, from Democrats,” he said.
As for one of the potential fixes — delaying the collection of the tax until April — Wilcox was not impressed.
“That’s not a great solution,” he said, characterizing that as putting too much pressure on employers in terms of enforcement.
“They collect the tax and then what?” Wilcox asked.
State Democrats, from Wilcox’s point of view, have only themselves to blame for this taxing situation.
“There are no Republican fingerprints on this,” he said, as Democrats control both chambers of the state Legislature. “They can’t blame anybody.
“That’s the problem with single-party rule,” Wilcox added. “They decided in the caucus room.”
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Readings, community dialogues hosted by library in December
Attend virtual author events, book discussions and community dialogues, expert conversations and literary programs this month. The Seattle Public Library has a wide variety of online readings and discussions coming up. Library events are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is required for each event. Please visit the Library’s calendar, spl. org/event-calendar, to sign up.
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• 6 – 7 p.m., Thursday. Radical Self-Acceptance as Activism: “Sensual Self” presented by Ev’Yan Whitney. Guest Curator Olaiya Land ends her series on radical self-acceptance as activism with an event featuring Ev’Yan Whitney about the importance of reconnecting with pleasure and Whitney’s book, “Sensual Self.”
In this series, Land, founder of the online journal and community Lionesse, is in conversation with authors and activists of diverse backgrounds about their personal journey towards self-acceptance and how their work aims to help others lean into embracing themselves more fully.
• 6 – 7 p.m., Thursday. Washington State Book Awards: “Take a Stand: Art Against Hate, a Raven Chronicles Anthology.” Win-
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in the past, Levitin said the number of Jewish residents living here now is between 5 and 10 percent.
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“The Jewish infrastructure hasn’t caught up with the changing demographics, if you will, of the neighborhood and the city,” Levitin said.
Previously, Levitin and his wife held small events at their home or they rented an event center, until the pandemic, when large events were shuttered and meeting at the couple’s home became a safety
ner of the 2021 Washington State Book Award for Poetry, “Take a Stand: Art Against Hate, A Raven Chronicles Anthology” contains poems, stories and images from 117 writers and 53 artists. Moderated by editor Anna Bálint, this event will include readings from contributors Ronda P. Broatch, Risa Denenberg, Patrick Dixon, Thomas Hubbard, Rob Jacques, Priscilla Long, Jed Myers, Shankar Narayan, Susan Rich, Kathleen Stancik, Mary Ellen Talley, Angelina Villalobos and Carletta Carrington Wilson.
• 6 – 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 9. Words, Writers and Southwest Stories: Hidden Histories: The South Vietnamese Side of the Vietnam War. How did the South Vietnamese military experience the Vietnam War? In “Their War: The Perspectives of South Vietnamese Military in the Words of Veteran-Emigrés,” historian Julie Pham illuminates the experiences of Vietnamese refugees who came to America after serving in the South Vietnamese military, with little recognition and understanding of their contributions and role.
• 6 – 7 p.m., Dec. 15. Washington State Book Awards: Jennifer Longo and “What I Carry.” Don’t miss Jennifer Longo, winner of the 2021 Washington State Book Award for Young Adult Literature for “What I Carry,” a powerful and heartwarming look at a teen girl about to age out of the foster care system. Longo will be in con-
concern. Plus, Levitin said, their programs have outgrown their house.
“And we always dreamed of and wanted to grow into having an established center for Jewish life,” he said, adding the location on Queen Anne Avenue North is ideal because it is the “beating heart of the neighborhood.”
Levitin said, while initial plans were to lease the building, the opportunity to buy it presented itself last year.
“Now we’re turning it from a cafe into a Jewish Community
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King County Councilmember
Jeanne Kohl-Welles, center, presents a $1,500 check to volunteers of the Queen Anne Historical Society, Leanne Olson, Rene Alkoff, Maureen Elenga and Michael Herschensohn support the organization’s work in the community. Queen Anne Historical Society preserves the history in Queen Anne and provides free tours of the neighborhood, among other things.
versation with Claudia Rowe, who won the 2018 Washington State Book Award for Biography and Memoir for “The Spider and the Fly,” and who has a forthcoming book on the foster care system.
Library restores hours at most branches
Beginning this week, the Seattle Public Library has expand open hours, including additional evening hours, at most locations. Additionally, beginning this week, the Central Library’s Hugh and Jane Ferguson Seattle Room will reopen to patrons by appointment only. Appointments will be available on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Patrons may book 30 minutes to 2 hours of time. There are four work stations available in the Seattle Room. Special Collections librarians will be available during appointments to assist patrons with their research needs.
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Center, and we’re very excited about it,” Levitin said. He said, with phase 1 complete, plans will be to open a small preschool in January. The rest of the building will be used for adult programming and classes, Shabbat prayer services, community meals and activities. Levitin said the shell of the commercial kitchen will become a kosher kitchen, which he envisions being used to prepare meals for seniors and other events. Judaic art sculptures will be installed in front of the center, as well.
How do scientists know how to predict a solar eclipse?
Before humans even knew how to predict solar eclipses, they were fascinated with the phenomenon. To figure out how to predict an eclipse, astronomers asked lots of questions and made observations about the motion of our moon, sun and Earth.
My friend Jose Vazquez, an astronomer at Washington State University, told me all about it.
“It took centuries to figure it out,” he said. “It was a journey.”
A total solar eclipse happens when the sun, moon and Earth are lined up just right and for a few minutes, the moon blocks the Earth’s view of the sun. During a total solar eclipse, the moon casts its shadow down to some places on Earth.
Vazquez told me about the Greek astronomer Hipparchus who was really curious about the moon. Using knowledge from early astronomers, he studied lunar eclipses — that is, when the moon passes into the Earth’s shadow. He watched the night sky and recorded his observations about the moon.
Maybe you can try this, too. Every day for a week, stand in the same spot outside your house. You may notice that the moon seems to move across the sky west to east.
When Hipparchus was studying the moon, his models were based on an idea that the moon orbited Earth in a circle. About 400 years later, Claudius Ptolemy
would use mathematics to show many objects in our solar system orbit in a circle. But today, we know that isn’t the case.
The astronomer Johannes Keppler created a more accurate model and showed us that the moon orbits Earth in a shape called an ellipse. You can imagine this shape by taking a hula hoop circle and squashing it on one side so it forms more of an oval.
Also, the moon doesn’t move in a perfectly straight path in its orbit. It sort of goes up and down as it moves along its path. Through watching the sky and
observing the patterns and orbits that the moon, sun and Earth follow, astronomers can help determine when the three objects will line up. They can make an educated guess about when the eclipse will happen.
While many people, including in the ancient Mayan, Babylonian and Chinese civilizations, have observed solar eclipses and recorded their observations, it was the astronomer Edmond Halley who used mathematics to get some of the most accurate predictions in 1715. These days, we also use comput-
ers that make calculations to help predict eclipses.
Believe it or not, scientists at NASA are now able to predict eclipses for the next thousand years. We know that the last eclipse of 2021 was on Dec. 4. While we weren’t able to see it in North America, it was visible in places like South Africa, southern Australia, South America and Antarctica.
If you are curious about upcoming solar eclipses, you can also visit NASA’s database. They make it easy for anyone around the world to know when they can
catch the next solar eclipse. Sincerely, Dr. Universe
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lows: 7.1 For damages Halverson Law has suffered as a result of Defendants’ breach of contract and torts; 7.2 For an award to Halverson Law for Halverson Law’s reasonable attorneys’ fees and court costs; and 7.3 Other such relief as this Court deems just and equitable. DATED this 8th day of September 2021. Respectfully submitted, HOERSCHELMANN DIETZ, PLLC By: Nathan A. Hoerschelmann, WSBA #33592 Gabriel A. Dietz, WSBA #54601 Attorneys for Plaintiff 1143 Martin Luther King Jr, Way #145 Seattle, WA 98122 Phone: 206-953-8735 VERI-
FICATION I, Erik Halverson, declare as follows: 1) I am the governor of the Plaintiff in the foregoing Complaint (“Complaint”). 2) I have personal knowledge of facts giving rise to the Complaint, including those set out in the foregoing Complaint, and if called upon to testify I would competently testify as to the matters stated herein. 3) I verify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the United States of America and the State of Washington that the factual statements in the foregoing Complaint are true and correct. Executed on September 8, 2021 at Seattle, Washington. /s Erik Halverson Erik Halverson Managing Attorney of Plaintiff Published in the Queen Anne & Magnolia News December 8, 15, 22, 29, January 5 & 12, 2022 TS No WA05000207-19-1 TO No 191067065-WA-MSO NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PURSUANT TO THE REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON CHAPTER 61.24 ET. SEQ. Grantor: PETER T RIPPLINGER AND BERNICE E RIPPLINGER, HUSBAND AND WIFE Current Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust: Nationstar Mortgage LLC DBA Champion Mortgage Company Original Trustee of the Deed of Trust: NORTHWEST TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC 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. 20080213000864 Parcel Number: 522930-0014 I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on January 7, 2022, 10:00 AM, at 4th Ave entrance King County Administration Building, located one block east of the Courthouse, 500 4th Ave, Seattle, WA, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, the undersigned Trustee, will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable, in the form of cash, or cashier’s check or certified checks from federally or State chartered banks, at the time of sale the following described real property, situated in the County of King, State of Washington, towit: EAST 120 FEET OF THE SOUTH 200 FEET “AS MEASURED ALONG THE EAST LINE” OF TRACT “A”, MAY VALLEY DIVISION NO.1, ACCORDING TO PLAT RECORDED IN VOLUME 21 OF PLATS, PAGE 6, IN KING COUNTY, STATE OF WASHINGTON; “INCLUDING THE 40 FOOT STRIP OF LAND ABUTTING ON THE SOUTH MARGIN OF TRACT “A” INDICATED ON THE PLAT AS RAILROAD RIGHT OF WAY” APN: 522930-0014 More commonly known as 17214 SOUTHEAST RENTON ISSAQUAH ROAD, RENTON, WA 98059 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated February 8, 2008, executed by PETER T RIPPLINGER AND BERNICE E RIPPLINGER, HUSBAND AND WIFE as Trustor(s), to secure obligations in favor of BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., A NATIONAL ASSOCIATION as original Beneficiary recorded February 13, 2008 as Instrument No. 20080213000864 and the beneficial interest was assigned to CHAMPION MORTGAGE COMPANY and recorded November 16, 2012 as Instrument Number 20121116000964 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of King County, Washington. II. No action commenced by Nationstar Mortgage LLC DBA Champion Mortgage Company, the current Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by
risk of getting ticketed by the city for breaking the rules.
Harper said an off-leash park at David Rodgers Park could be a good compromise to what has become a tricky issue.
“I don’t know of where else we can put a dog off leash area that will serve most of Queen Anne,” Harper said. “I know it won’t be a significant size. ... We just gotta use what’s there, what’s existing.”
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 INSURANCE/ TAX INFORMATION From March 29, 2017 To August 24, 2021 $5,362.00 PROMISSORY NOTE INFORMATION Note Dated: February 8, 2008 Note Amount $544,185.00 Interest Paid To: February 28, 2017 Next Due Date: March 29, 2017 Current Beneficiary: Nationstar Mortgage LLC DBA Champion Mortgage Company Contact Phone No: 800306-9027 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 $250,912.93, 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 January 7, 2022. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by December 27, 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 December 27, 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 December 27, 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, Nationstar Mortgage LLC DBA Champion Mortgage Company or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): ADDRESS BERNICE E RIPPLINGER 17214 SOUTHEAST RENTON ISSAQUAH ROAD, RENTON, WA 98059 PETER T RIPPLINGER 17214 SOUTHEAST RENTON ISSAQUAH ROAD, RENTON, WA 98059 by both first class and certified mail on November 13, 2019, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place November 13, 2019 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
taken a lot of abuse from dogs is Little Howe Park, also called East Queen Anne Playfield, on Warren Avenue North.
The park isn’t that big, but features a playground and wading pool on top of a slope and a playfield, primarily used by little children’s athletic teams, down a flight of steps from the top part.
purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenantoccupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. Notice to Borrower(s) who received a letter under RCW 61.24.031: THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date on this notice to pursue mediation. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you might eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of help. SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission: Telephone: (877) 894-4663 or (800) 606-4819 Website: www.wshfc.org The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development: Telephone: (800) 569-4287 Website: www.hud.gov The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys: Telephone: (800) 606-4819 Website: www. homeownership.wa.gov
Dated: August 24, 2021 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as Duly Appointed Successor Trustee By: Alan Burton, Vice President MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps 606 W. Gowe Street Kent, WA 98032-5744 Toll Free Number: (844) 367-8456 TDD: (800) 833-6388 For Reinstatement/Pay Off Quotes, contact MTC Financial Inc. DBA Trustee Corps Order Number 76032, Pub Dates: 11/17/2021, 11/24/2021, 12/1/2021, 12/8/2021, 12/29/2021, QUEEN ANNE & MAGNOLIA NEWS
TS No WA08000351-18-1 TO No 180382535-WA-MSI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PURSUANT TO THE REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON CHAPTER 61.24 ET. SEQ. Grantor: VINCENT DOWDY, AS A SEPARATE ESTATE Current Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust: U.S. Bank National Association as Trustee in trust for the registered Holders of Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust 2007-AHL2, Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2007-AHL2 Original Trustee of the Deed of Trust: RAINIER TITLE Current Trustee of the Deed of Trust: MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps Current Mortgage Servicer of the Deed of Trust: Select Portfolio Servicing, Inc. Reference Number of the Deed of Trust: Instrument No. 20070126002449 Parcel Number: 9828201455 I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on January 7, 2022, 10:00 AM, at 4th Ave entrance King County Administration Building, located one block east of the Courthouse, 500 4th Ave, Seattle, WA, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, the undersigned Trustee, will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable, in the form of cash, or cashier’s check or certified checks from federally or State chartered banks, at the time of sale the following described real property, situated in the County of King, State of Washington, to-wit: LOT 4, EXCEPT THE SOUTH 20 FEET THEREOF, AND THE SOUTH 40 FEET OF LOT 5, BLOCK 16, YESLERS SECOND ADDITION TO THE CITY OF SEATTLE, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 1 OF PLATS, PAGE 216, RECORDS OF KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON. APN: 982820-1455 More commonly known as 1722-24 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. WAY, SEATTLE, WA 98122 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated January 22, 2007, executed by VINCENT DOWDY, AS A
with no grass, just dirt. In the rain, those areas turn to mud, and the holes get bigger.
“I went over there and looked, and that field is so bad,” Harper said. “There’s hardly any grass, and there are holes everywhere. I’m not talking little holes, I’m talking pot holes.
SEPARATE ESTATE as Trustor(s), to secure obligations in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as designated nominee for ACCREDITED HOME LENDERS, INC. A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, Beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, recorded January 26, 2007 as Instrument No. 20070126002449 and the beneficial interest was assigned to U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee, for the benefit of Citigroup Mortgage Loan Inc. Asset-Backed PassThrough Certificates, Series 2007-AHL2 and recorded August 24, 2010 as Instrument Number 20100824000897 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of King County, Washington. II. No action commenced by U.S. Bank National Association as Trustee in trust for the registered Holders of Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust 2007-AHL2, AssetBacked Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2007-AHL2, the current Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrowers’ or Grantors’ default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust/ Mortgage. III. The default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/are as follows: FAILURE TO PAY WHEN DUE THE FOLLOWING AMOUNTS WHICH ARE NOW IN ARREARS: DELINQUENT PAYMENT
INFORMATION From March 1, 2018 To August 23, 2021 Number of Payments 19
$2,115.46 19 $2,165.46 4 $2,204.73 Total $90,156.40 LATE CHARGE INFORMATION March 1, 2018 August 23, 2021 $0.00 PROMISSORY NOTE INFORMATION Note Dated: January 22, 2007 Note Amount:$335,000.00 Interest Paid To: February 1, 2018 Next Due Date: March 1, 2018 Current Beneficiary: U.S. Bank National Association as Trustee in trust for the registered Holders of Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust 2007-AHL2, Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2007-AHL2 Contact Phone No: (888) 349-8955 Address: 3217 S. Decker Lake Dr., Salt Lake City, UT 84119 IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $465,012.68, 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 January 7, 2022. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by December 27, 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 December 27, 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 December 27, 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 National Association as Trustee in trust for the registered Holders of Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust 2007-AHL2, Asset-Backed PassThrough Certificates, Series 2007-AHL2 or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): ADDRESS UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF VINCENT DOWDY 1722-24 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. WAY, SEATTLE, WA 98122 VINCENT DOWDY
intervention, it will only get torn up again.
Harper said he wishes that the playfield could have a fence all the way around with a gate and a lock.
“It’s going to be the only way that field is going to get saved,” Harper said. “We fix the field, and it’s just going to get ruined again.”
1722-24 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. WAY, SEATTLE, WA 98122 VINCENT DOWDY 1722 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. WAY, SEATTLE, WA 98122 VINCENT DOWDY 1724 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. WAY, SEATTLE, WA 98122 VINCENT DOWDY C/O
WALTER G. PALMER, 4100 FIRST INTERSTATE CENTER 999 THIRD AVENUE, SEATTLE, WA 98104 by both first class and certified mail on October 18, 2019, 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 October 20, 2019 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: August 23, 2021 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as Duly Appointed Successor Trustee By: Alan Burton, Vice President MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps 606 W. Gowe Street Kent, WA 98032-5744 Toll Free Number: (844) 367-8456 TDD: (800) 833-6388 For Reinstatement/Pay Off Quotes, contact MTC Financial Inc. DBA Trustee Corps Order Number 75952, Pub Dates: 12/8/2021, 12/29/2021, QUEEN ANNE & MAGNOLIA NEWS
“It can be disturbing,” he said. “It can be hard.”
People who would like to attend the Parks Committee meeting Tuesday can sign up at https://signup.com/go/KhgyhgB. Depending on the outcome, Harper will report any recommendations to the Queen Anne Community Council board at its regular meeting in January. SEE PARKS, from PAGE 1
Harper said while the city created a large off-leash dog park at lower Kinnear Park, it is inconvenient for people who live on top of Queen Anne to reach unless they drive. A second OLA would be a good compromise and possibly save existing parks.
One of the parks that has
Harper said he visited recently after he was told by multiple people the park is almost unusable and that a father had broken his ankle in a hole on the field while he was there with his child.
“I was surprised how much that playfield had deteriorated,” Harper said.
Harper said when he went to the park, he saw two people with dogs off leash, as well as a playfield with holes and large areas
“There’s no respect for the fact that it is a playfield for kids,” Harper added.
After filing a complaint to the city, Harper said he heard news that the city has created a work order to make repairs to the turf. At last week’s Community Council meeting, however, he expressed skepticism that it would actually get done since the Parks Department does not have any money budgeted to make repairs for Little Howe. Plus, without
Harper said he doesn’t blame the dogs for running around and causing damage. For every dog, he said, there is a human allowing that behavior.
“Yes, it’s about the dog, but really it’s about the human,” he said.
At the same time, Harper understands the idea of creating a new off-leash dog area is easier said than done. First, some people will always oppose opening up their neighborhood park to more people and dogs.
A bigger hurdle, however, is getting the city’s parks department to agree to the creation of another OLA at an existing park, such as David Rodgers. The last couple of locations proposed were dismissed by the city, and Harper is running out of ideas.
‘My Fair Lady’ to premiere at Paramount
Premera Blue Cross Broadway at The Paramount announced that the North American tour of Lincoln Center Theater’s production of Lerner & Loewe’s “My Fair Lady” will be a part of Seattle’s 2021-22 Broadway season. Directed by Bartlett Sher, the North American tour will play The Paramount Theatre from Dec. 28 through Jan. 2, 2022.
Tickets are available on-line at STGPresents.org, Ticketmaster.com, by calling 1-800982-2787 or in person at The Paramount Theatre Box Office from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 911 Pine St., Seattle.
According to a press release, Lincoln Center Theater’s production of Lerner & Loewe’s “My Fair Lady” is the winner of five Outer Critics Circle Awards, including Best Revival of Musical, and was nominated for 10 Tony Awards including Best Musical Revival, five Drama Desk Awards, including Best Musical Revival, and three Drama League Awards, including Best Musical Revival.
Adapted from George Bernard Shaw’s play and Gabriel Pascal’s motion picture Pygmalion, “My Fair Lady,” with a book and lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner and music by Frederick Loewe, premiered on Broadway on March 15, 1956, according to the release.
The original production won six Tony Awards, including Best
Marc Salzberg. Music supervision is by Ted Sperling, featuring My Fair Lady’s original musical arrangements by Robert Russell Bennett and Phil Lang, and dance arrangements by Trude Rittmann. Tour orchestrations are by Josh Clayton, and music direction is by John Bell. It is produced by Nederlander Presentations, Inc.
COVID-19 Health and Safety Update – Vaccine and Mask Requirements:
To prioritize the safety of audiences, staff, cast and crew, Premera Blue Cross Broadway at The Paramount and Seattle Theatre Group are working in consultation with local government and public health officials and will observe increased safety protocols to allow for reopening at full capacity in the theater.
STG will require proof of vaccination for entry to all performances. Those individuals unable to be fully vaccinated, including children under 12, must have proof of a negative PCR test taken within 48 hours of performance.
Musical, and ran for 2,717 performances making it, at the time, the longest-running musical in Broadway history.
The musical boasts a score that contains such now-classic songs as “I Could Have Danced All
Night,” “Get Me to the Church on Time,” “Wouldn’t It Be Loverly,” “On the Street Where You Live,” “The Rain in Spain” and “I’ve Grown Accustomed to Her Face.”
The North American tour
of Lincoln Center Theater’s production of Lerner & Loewe’s “My Fair Lady” features choreography by Christopher Gattelli, and has sets by Michael Yeargan, costumes by Catherine Zuber, lighting by Donald Holder and sound by
STG staff will check for proof of vaccination and negative Covid tests at the doors as a condition of entry. Masks will be required at all times when in the venue. Go to Seattle Theatre Group’s COVID-19 Resources page on its website at stgpresents.org for more information.
Photo by Joan Marcus
Leslie Alexander as Mrs. Higgins, Shereen Ahmed as Eliza Doolittle and Kevin Pariseau as Colonel Pickering in The Lincoln Center Theater Production of Lerner and Loewe’s ‘My Fair Lady.’
