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TS No. OR07000156-24-1 APN R322894 TO No 3211093 TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE Reference is made to that certain Trust Deed made by, EDWARD A. RICE as Grantor to WFG NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY as Trustee, in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. (“MERS”), as designated nominee for MUTUAL OF OMAHA MORTGAGE, INC., Beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, dated as of March 21, 2023 and recorded on April 18, 2023 as Instrument No. 2023-003534 and the beneficial interest was assigned to MUTUAL OF OMAHA MORTGAGE, INC, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS and recorded June 7, 2024 as Instrument Number 2024-005311 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Josephine County, Oregon to-wit: APN: R322894 THE SOUTH HALF OF THE NORTH HALF OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER AND THE SOUTH 60 FEET OF THAT PORTION OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER LYING EASTERLY OF CLOVERLAWN DRIVE ALL IN SECTION 8, TOWNSHIP 37 SOUTH, RANGE 5 WEST OF THE WILLAMETTE MERIDIAN, JOSEPHINE COUNTY, OREGON. Commonly known as: 5133 CLOVERLAWN DR, GRANTS PASS, OR 97527-7929 Both the Beneficiary, Mutual of Omaha Mortgage, Inc., and the Trustee, Nathan F. Smith, Esq., OSB #120112, have elected to sell the said real property to satisfy the obligations secured by said Trust Deed and notice has been recorded pursuant to Section 86.752(3) of Oregon Revised Statutes. The default for which the foreclosure is made is the Grantor’s failure to pay: Failed to pay the principal balance which became all due and payable based upon the death of all mortgagors, pursuant to paragraph 7(A)(i) under the Note, and pursuant to paragraph 10(A)(i) of the Deed of Trust. By this reason of said default the Beneficiary has declared all obligations secured by said Trust Deed immediately due and payable, said sums being the following, to-wit: The sum of $331,437.56 together with interest thereon from April 13, 2024 until paid; and all Trustee’s fees, foreclosure costs and any sums advanced by the Beneficiary pursuant to the terms of said Trust Deed. Wherefore, notice is hereby given that, the undersigned Trustee will on August 21, 2025 at the hour of 01:00 PM, Standard of Time, as established by Section 187.110, Oregon Revised Statues, inside the main lobby of the Josephine County Courthouse, 500 NW 6th St, Grants Pass, OR 97526 County of Josephine, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the interest in the said described real property which the Grantor had or had power to convey at the time of the execution by him of the said Trust Deed, together with any interest which the Grantor or his successors in interest acquired after the execution of said Trust Deed, to satisfy the foregoing obligations thereby secured and the costs and expenses of sale, including a reasonable charge by the Trustee. Notice is further given that any person named in Section 86.778 of Oregon Revised Statutes has the right to have the foreclosure proceeding dismissed and the Trust Deed reinstated by payment to the Beneficiary of the entire amount then due (other than such portion of said principal as would not then be due had no default occurred), together with the costs, Trustee’s or attorney’s fees and curing any other default complained of in the Notice of Default by tendering the performance required under the obligation or Trust Deed, at any time prior to five days before the date last set for sale. Without limiting the Trustee’s disclaimer of representations or warranties, Oregon law requires the Trustee to state in this notice that some residential property sold at a Trustee’s sale may have been used in manufacturing methamphetamines, the chemical components of which are known to be toxic. Prospective purchasers of residential property should be aware of this potential danger before deciding to place a bid for this property at the Trustee’s sale. In construing this notice, the masculine gender includes the feminine and the neuter, the singular includes plural, the word “Grantor” includes any successor in interest to the Grantor as well as any other persons owing an obligation, the performance of which is secured by said Trust Deed, the words “Trustee” and “Beneficiary” includes their respective successors in interest, if any. Dated: 04/10/2025 By: Nathan F. Smith, Esq., OSB #120112 Successor Trustee Malcolm & Cisneros, A Law Corporation Attention: Nathan F. Smith, Esq., OSB #120112 c/o TRUSTEE CORPS 17100 Gillette Ave, Irvine, CA 92614 949-252-8300 NPP0473388 To: ILLINOIS VALLEY NEWS 05/14/2025, 05/21/2025, 05/28/2025, 06/04/2025
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Notice is hereby given that on Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 6 p.m. the Cave Junction Parks & Recreation Commission will be meeting at Jubilee Park, 307 S. Junction Ave., Cave Junction, Oregon to conduct a walk about and review the park remodel and its phases. The public is invited to attend the meeting.
Post: 05/07/2025
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The Kerby Water District (KWD) will hold its monthly board meeting on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 1 p.m. at the Kerby Belt Building, 24353 Redwood Hwy. The meeting will include but not be limited to monthly business and financial reports. This is a public meeting and both the public and district members are encouraged to attend. The KWD is an equal opportunity provider.
Published in the Illinois Valley News on April 30 & May 7, 2025
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On MONDAY, May 12, 2025 at 7 p.m. the Cave Junction City Council is scheduled to conduct a City Council Meeting at City Hall Chambers located at 222 Lister Street, Cave Junction, Oregon. Public participation is possible through a ZOOM video platform:
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The Public is invited to attend the council meeting and will be provided an opportunity to share their comments. Public comments must be completed within a 3-minute time limit. Speakers are allowed one opportunity for comments per meeting. The public may also submit their public comment for this meeting by providing their comment in writing prior to 4:00pm on May 09, 2025. ALL WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENT MAY BE DELIVERED TO THE DROP BOX AT CITY HALL OR EMAILED TO CJRECORDER@CITYOFCJ.COM. Please call (541) 592-2156 to confirm the city’s receipt of your public comment. Comments received in writing will be provided to the council prior to the council meeting and will be made a part of the permanent record.
The agenda for this meeting may include, but is not limited to, the following: Public Works Updates; Consent Agenda to include Minutes, Planning Updates, Park Use; Council Liaison Reports; Public Comments; Union Letter of Agreement allowing administration medical coverage through union insurance; Ordinance 616 – 17.24 & 17.28 Scriveners errors; Ordinance 617 – Amending parking regulation; Ordinance 618 – Correcting water/sewer distances for hook-up requirements; Public Hearing – Ordinance 608 Flood Hazard Protection – compliance with current FEMA & State Standards; Executive Session – ORS 192.660 (2)(b,f,h) {As/If Required}; Comments: General Information; City Recorder Comments; Council Member Comments. Adjournment
Published: 05/07/2025
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