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March 1, 2010 8 p.m.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE

File No.: 7307.23328 Grantors: Northwest Trustee Services, Inc. CitiMortgage, Inc. Grantee: R. Darren Ludwigsen, a single man Tax Parcel ID No.: 05-0069-401 Abbreviated Legal: Lot 1, Resurvey of Trinidad Replat #1 Notice of Trustee's Sale Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq. I. On March 12, 2010, at 10:00 a.m. inside the main lobby of the Police Justice Building (Balsam Street Entrance) 401 South Balsam in the City of Moses Lake, State of Washington, the undersigned Trustee (subject to any conditions imposed by the Trustee) will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at time of sale, the following described real property "Property", situated in the County(ies) of Grant, State of Washington: Lot 1, Resurvey of and Addition to Trinidad, Washington Replat #1, according to the Plat thereof recorded in Volume 23 of Plats, Page(s) 74 and 75, Records of Grant County, Washington. Commonly known as: 23948 Road 9.7 Northwest Quincy, WA 98848 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 08/06/08, recorded on 08/12/08, under Auditor's File No. 1241665, records of Grant County, Washington, from R. Darren Ludwigsen, a single person, as Grantor, to Stewart Title, as Trustee, to secure an obligation "Obligation" in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned by Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. to CitiMortgage, Inc., under an Assignment/Successive Assignments recorded under Auditor's File No. 1263176. *The Tax Parcel ID number and Abbreviated Legal Description are provided solely to comply with the recording statutes and are not intended to supplement, amend or supersede the Property's full legal description provided herein. II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the Obligation in any Court by reason of the Grantor's or Borrower's default on the Obligation. III. The Beneficiary alleges default of the Deed of Trust for failure to pay the following amounts now in arrears and/or other defaults: Amount due to reinstate by 12/03/2009 Monthly Payments $21,663.88 Late Charges $741.24 Lender's Fees & Costs $0.00 Total Arrearage $22,405.12 Trustee's Expenses (Itemization) Trustee's Fee $725.00 Title Report $1,005.63 Statutory Mailings $28.68 Recording Costs $28.00 Postings $70.00 Sale Costs $0.00 Total Costs $1,857.31 Total Amount Due: $24,262.43 Other kknown defaults as follows: IV. The sum owing on the Obligation is: Principal Balance of $359,891.22, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument evidencing the Obligation from 05/01/09, and such other costs and fees as are due under the Obligation, and as are provided by statute. V. The Property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the Obligation as provided by statute. The sale will be made without representation or warranty, express or implied regarding title, possession, encumbrances or condition of the Property on March 12, 2010. 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 03/01/10 (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 the close of the Trustee's business on 03/01/10 (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 03/01/10 (11 days before the sale date), and before the sale by the Borrower, Grantor, any Guarantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance paying the entire balance of principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees, and advances, if any made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust. VI. A written notice of default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee tto the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): NAME AND ADDRESS R. Darren Ludwigsen 23948 Road 9.7 Northwest Quincy, WA 98848 Unknown Spouse and/or Domestic Partner of R. Darren Ludwigsen 23948 Road 9.7 Northwest Quincy, WA 98848 R. Darren Ludwigsen PO Box 1845 Bellevue, WA 98009 Unknown Spouse and/or Domestic Partner of R. Darren Ludwigsen PO Box 1845 Bellevue, WA 98009 R. Darren Ludwigsen 23882 Road 9.7 Northwest Quincy, WA 98848 Unknown Spouse and/or Domestic Partner of R. Darren Ludwigsen 23882 Road 9.7 Northwest Quincy, WA 98848 by both first class and either certified mail, return receipt requested on 10/29/09, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and on 10/30/09 Grantor and Borrower were personally served with said written notice of default or the written notice of default was posted on a conspicuous place on the real property described in paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII. The Trustee, whose name and address are set forth below, will provide in writing to anyone requesting it a statement of all foreclosure costs and trustee's fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their right, title and interest in the Property. IX. Anyone having any objection to the sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee's sale. X. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS - The purchaser at the Trustee's Sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the Deed of Trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. The trustee's rules of auction may be accessed at

Ephrata rebrands with new logo, website and app
September 25, 2025 3:25 a.m.

Ephrata rebrands with new logo, website and app

EPHRATA – A rebranding initiative reflecting the evolution of the City of Ephrata is officially underway, with a new logo, a redesigned website, and an upgraded mobile app set to launch on Thursday. This overhaul signifies not just a visual update, but also a forward-thinking commitment to community engagement and effective governance, City Administrator Ray Towry said.

October 2, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Faith groups decry Trump's plans for record low refugee cap

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Refugee advocates, including faith-based groups that President Donald Trump is courting in his re-election bid, called on Congress Thursday to halt his administration’s plans to slash the limit on refugees allowed into the U.S. to a record low, saying it goes against America’s values.

October 3, 2020 6:03 a.m.

Alumni at Barrett's undergrad school sign letter of concern

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — U.S. Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett graduated in 1994 with honors from Rhodes College in Memphis, Tennessee. But more than 1,500 alumni of the small liberal arts school have made it known they are not proud of their ties to the conservative lawyer and judge.

October 3, 2020 2:06 p.m.

Max Duggan and TCU stun No. 9 Longhorns again 33-31

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — TCU quarterback Max Duggan ran for the go-ahead score with 4 minutes left and the Horned Frogs' defense made it stand with a goal-line fumble recovery to stun No. 9 Texas 33-31 Saturday in a game that had 26 penalties and ended when TCU took a safety as time ran out.