No. 179-09

File No .: 7023.07086 Grantors: Northwest Trustee Services, Inc. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Grantee: The Heirs and Devisees of Betty Pedersen, deceased Tax Parcel ID No .: 020806-210010 Abbreviated Legal: PTN N1/2 S1/2 OF THE WILLIAM STRONG DLC SEC 2, T 8 N, R 6 WWM Notice of Trustee’s Sale Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq. I. On January 29, 2010, at 10:00 a.m. inside the main lobby of the Wahkiakum County Courthouse, 64 Main Street in the City of Cathlamet, 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 Wahkiakum, State of Washington: The land referred to in this guarantee is situated in the State of Washington, County of Wahkiakum, and is described as follows: That portion of the North one-half of the South one-half (N1/2 S1/2) of the William Strong Donation Land Claim in Section Two (2), Township 8 North, Range 6 West of the Willamette Meridian, lying Easterly of the Easterly right of way line of State Sign Route Four, and lying Westerly of the Westerly right of way line of State Highway 407, described as follows, to-wit: BEGINNING at a point on the Westerly right of way line of said State Highway 407, which bears South 84 degrees 46’ West, 2048.80 feet from Section Corner on the Township Line common to Sections 35 and 36, in Township 9 North, Range 6 West of the Willamette Meridian; thence South 12 degrees 42’ West along said right of way line, 230.15 feet; thence South 17 degrees 56’52” West along said right of way line, 50.56 feet; thence North 86 degrees 35’ 13” West along the center of a private road, 81.24 feet to a 1” iron rod which is the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; thence North 02 degrees 00’06” East, 168.22 feet to an iron pipe; thence North 78 degrees 26’30” West, 64.15 feet to an iron pipe; thence South 10 degrees 44’38” West, 178.72 feet, more or less, to an iron pipe which is North 86 degrees 35’13” West, 90.45 feet from the true point of beginning; thence South 86 degrees 35’13” East, 90.45 feet to the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING. TOGETHER WITH a permanent water line easement over and across the property to the East running to State Highway 407, and the right to repair, replace, construct, reconstruct, and maintain said easement; ALSO TOGETHER WITH a non-exclusive easement for the purpose of ingress and egress to and from State Highway 407 as a driveway along the Southerly line of the Property to the East lying West of said highway to be maintained jointly with the other users; SUBJECT TO a permanent water line easement for the benefit of the property adjacent to the West and a driveway easement for the benefit of the properties adjacent to the East and West and an easement for a sewer line for the benefit of the property to the East. Situate in the County of Wahkiakum, State of Washington. Commonly known as: 19 Elochoman Valley Road Cathlamet, WA 98612 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 01/26/07, recorded on 01/31/07, under Auditor’s File No. 2012010, records of Wahkiakum County, Washington, from Betty Pedersen, a widower, as Grantor, to Northwest Trustee Services, LLC, as Trustee, to secure an obligation “Obligation” in favor of Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as Beneficiary. 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 declares you in default under the note and deed of trust, pursuant to Section 9(a)(i) of the Deed of Trust, which provides that, “Lender may require immediate payment in full of all sums secured by this Security Instrument if. Borrower dies and the Property is not the principal residence of at least one surviving borrower.” Amount due to satisfy by 10/26/2009 Unpaid Principal Balance - Due as of 11/25/2008 (default date) $88,017.24 Accumulated Interest $143.03 Lender’s Fees & Costs $225.00 Total Arrearage $88,385.27 Trustee’s Expenses (Itemization) Trustee’s Fee $675.00 Title Report $532.62 Statutory Mailings $28.68 Recording Costs $14.00 Postings $70.00 Total Costs $1,320.30 Total Amount Due: $89,705.57 IV. The sum owing on the Obligation is: Principal Balance of $88,017.24, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument evidencing the Obligation from 10/25/08, 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 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 January 29, 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 before the sale to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before the sale, the default(s) as set forth in paragraph III, together with accruing interest, 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 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 to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): NAME AND ADDRESS Heirs and Devisees of Betty Pedersen, deceased 19 Elochoman Valley Road Cathlamet, WA 98612 Sherry P. Stewart Heir of Betty Pedersen, deceased 19 Elochoman Valley Road Cathlamet, WA 98612 Arthur G. Pedersen, Personal Rep. Estate of Betty Pedersen, deceased 19 Elochoman Valley Road Cathlamet, WA 98612 Unknown Spouse and/or Domestic Spouse o f Betty Pedersen, deceased 19 Elochoman Valley Road Cathlamet, WA 98612 Mercedes Pedersen Heir of Betty Pedersen, deceased 815 34th Avenue Longview, WA 98612 Arthur G. Pedersen, Personal Rep. c/o Fred A. Johnson, Atty PO BOX 98 Cathlamet, WA 98612 by both first class and either certified mail, return receipt requested on 09/21/09, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and on 09/21/09 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 http://www.northwesttrustee.com and are incorporated by this reference. You may also access sale status at http://www.northwesttrustee.com and http://www.USA-Foreclosure.com. EFFECTIVE: 10/26/2009 Northwest Trustee Services, Inc., Trustee Authorized Signature P.O. BOX 997 Bellevue, WA 98009-0997 Contact: Nanci Lambert (425) 586-1900. (TS# 7023.07086) 1002.133187-FEI

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