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Illinois Valley News, Cave Junction, Ore. Wednesday, September 6, 2017
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Winding Trails: by Al Hobart
Thursday, September 7, 1967 Illinois
Valley News
Mt. Hood Climb – 1967
In a boringly long period of summer
heat there are two swell ways to break the
insufferable monotony; either go down to the
beach, where the view is limited but cool breezes
blow; or climb up onto a high mountain peak,
from where you have a broad and wonderful
view of lakes and lesser peaks below, of a sea of
rugged and lovely mountains stretching away to
the far horizon–and probably find a cold wind
blowing, and temperatures so low you appreciate
the warm windbreaker you toted along.
Being fearfully sick and tired of the long
hot spell, and with unhappymemories of a
previous attempt that failed just short of success,
the old gang and I–Dean, Charles, Joe, and
Bill Sloan, our mountain climbing mouthpiece
– decided to have another go at Mt. Hood.
With our climbing gear, including
ropes, crampons, ice-axes and camera
equipment, stowed away in Charles’s big car we
drove the length of Oregon and up to Mt. Hood’s
Timberline Lodge on Saturday night, arriving
there,about 1 o’clock Sunday morning. At 3
a.m., without having had any sleep Saturday
night, we began the ascent.
The climb up Mt. Hood from the Lodge,
a distance of slightly less than 4 miles, is
moderately to quite steep up to about an eighth
of a mile from the summit. From that point
the going is very steep, and the climbing can
be ticklish or even dangerous, depending on
conditions when the climb is made.
The last part of the climb on this particular
route to the top (the most direct and least
hazardous way up) is by way of a steep, rather
narrow chute. In warm weather, late in the day
the softening snow releases loosely imbedded
rocks that come bounding down the chute,
making the climb at such a time extremely
dangerous or impossible. This was the situation
we encountered 3 years ago when we started our
climb too late in the day.
On this last and successful attempt we
made our climb while the snow was still firm
from the previous night’s chill and the danger
of being clobbered by plummeting rocks was
practically nil. For a short distance, in fact,
the steepest part of the chute was filled with
ice, a situation that gave me chills that weren’t
produced by the lowering temperature up
there. The sharp-spiked crampons don’t slip
on ice, but on the rotten, cinder-like surface
that characterizes much of Mt. Hood’s slopes
a loosened bit of ice can act like a toboggan to
send you hurtling down to the gaping crevasses
below.
We ran into an interesting diversion (and
at least half an hour delay) near the base of the
chute or the way up. A group of 20 Mazama
climbers were there preparing to make the final,
toughest surge to the top and were roping up
for the feat. Instead of using the usual method
of having 3 or 4 individuals to each separate
rope, they tied all ropes together; making one
continuous long line of probably 890 ft., with
the climbers securely attached to the lifeline
some 35 or 40 ft. apart. The resulting long and
colorful procession winding snake-like up the
rugged chute, over narrow crevasses and around
rocky and icy obstacles, made an impressive
sight.
The view from on top of the 11,250-ft.
mountain too was impressive, but we tarried
there just long enough to appreciate the splendor
all around and to take a few pictures. An icy
wind was whistling across the peak, and with
my blood running cold in anticipation of going
backdown that steep icy stretch, I was goose-
pimply curious to see whether I could get down
over the ice and across the narrow but deep
crevasses without coming a cropper.
Public Notice
NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND FORECLOSURE SALE Trustee Sale No: 129698-OR Loan No:
431-2930722 Title Order No: 8707242 APN R315906/36-05-28-BB-000302-00 WHEREAS,
on 08/09/1994, a certain Deed of Trust was executed by MORRIS C. SHOWALTER AND
PAULINE R. SHOWALTER, as trustor in favor of ARCS MORTGAGE, INC.as beneficiary and
AMERICAN PACIFIC TITLE & ESCROW CO. as trustee, and was recorded on 08/17/1994
as Document No. 94-16481, in Book 172, Page 2203, and WHEREAS, the Deed of Trust was
insured by the United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (the Secretary)
pursuant to the National Housing Act for the purpose of providing single family housing; and
WHEREAS the beneficial interest in the Deed of Trust is now owned by the Secretary, pursuant
to an assignment recorded 10/13/2006 in document no. 2006-020625, of Official records in the
office of the Recorder of JOSEPHINE County, OR, and WHEREAS a default has been made
in the covenants and conditions of the Deed of Trust PURSUANT TO SECTION 9 (A)(i), OF
THE LOAN DOCUMENTS “AN IMMEDIATE PAYMENT IN FULL. AS DEFINED, THE
LENDER WILL REQUIRE IMMEDIATE PAYMENT IN FULL OF ALL OUTSTANDING
PRINCIPAL AND ACCRUED INTEREST IF; A BORROWER DIES AND THE PROPERTY
IS NOT THE PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE OF AT LEAST ONE SURVIVING BORROWER.”
INCLUDING ALL FORECLOSURE FEES, ATTORNEY FEES AND ADVANCES TO SENIOR
LIENS, INSURANCE, TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS. WHEREAS, by virtue of this default, the
Secretary has declared the entire amount of the indebtedness secured by the Deed of Trust to be
immediately due and payable; NOW THEREFORE, pursuant to powers vested in me by the Single
Family Mortgage Foreclosure Act of 1994, 12 U.S.C. 3751 et seq., by 24 CFR part 27, subpart B,
and by the Secretary’s designation of me as Foreclosure Commissioner, recorded on 05/11/2017 as
Instrument No. 2017-006383, **THE SALE DESCRIBED BELOW HAS BEEN POSTPONED
TO 09/22/17, SAME TIME AND LOCATION AS FURTHER DESCRIBED BELOW** notice is
hereby given that on 08/23/2017,** at 01:00PM local time, all real and personal property at or used
in connection with the following described premises (“Property”) will be sold at public auction
to the highest bidder: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST Commonly
known as: 1714 SIEBERT WAY, GRANTS PASS, OR 97527 The sale will be held: Inside the
main lobby of the Josephine County Courthouse, 500 NW 6th St, Grants Pass, OR 97526 The
Secretary of Housing and Urban Development will bid $290,299.29. There will be no proration of
taxes, rents or other income or liabilities, except that the purchaser will pay, at or before closing,
his pro rata share of any real estate taxes that have been paid by the Secretary to the date of the
foreclosure sale. When making their bids, all bidders except the Secretary must submit a deposit
totaling $29,029.93 [10% of the Secretary’s bid] in the form of a certified check or cashier’s check
made out to the Secretary of HUD. A deposit need not accompany each oral bid. If the successful
bid is oral, a deposit of $29,029.93 must be presented before the bidding is closed. The deposit
is nonrefundable. The remainder of the purchase price must be delivered within 30 days of the
sale or at such other time as the Secretary may determine for good cause shown, time being of
the essence. This amount, like the bid deposits, must be delivered in the form of a certified or
cashier’s check. If the Secretary is the highest bidder, he need not pay the bid amount in cash. The
successful bidder will pay all conveying fees, all real estate and other taxes that are due on or after
the delivery date of the remainder of the payment and all other costs associated with the transfer
of title. At the conclusion of the sale, the deposits of the unsuccessful bidders will be returned to
them. The Secretary may grant an extension of time within which to deliver the remainder of the
payment. All extensions will be for a 15-day increments for a fee of $500.00, paid in advance. The
extension fee will be in the form of a certified or cashier’s check made payable to the Secretary of
HUD. If the high bidder closes the sale prior to the expiration of any extension period, the unused
portion of the extension fee shall be applied toward the amount due. If the high bidder is unable to
close the sale within the required period, or within any extensions of time granted by the Secretary,
the high bidder may be required to forfeit the cash deposit or, at the election of the foreclosure
commissioner after consultation with the HUD representative, will be liable to HUD for any
costs incurred as a result of such failure. The commissioner may, at the direction of the HUD
representative, offer the property to the second highest bidder for an amount equal to the highest
price offered by that bidder. There is no right of redemption, or right of possession based upon a
right of redemption, in the mortgagor or others subsequent to a foreclosure completed pursuant
to the Act. Therefore, the Foreclosure Commissioner will issue a Deed to the purchaser(s) upon
receipt of the entire purchase price in accordance with the terms of the sale as provided herein.
HUD does not guarantee that the property will be vacant. The scheduled foreclosure sale shall be
cancelled or adjourned if it is established, by documented written application of the mortgagor
to the Foreclosure Commissioner not less than 3 days before the date of sale, or otherwise, that
the default or defaults upon which the foreclosure is based did not exist at the time of service of
this notice of default and foreclosure sale, or all amounts due under the mortgage agreement are
tendered to the Foreclosure Commissioner, in the form of a certified or cashier’s check payable to
the Secretary of HUD, before public auction of the property is completed. The amount that must be
paid if the mortgage is to be reinstated prior to the scheduled sale is $290,278.74 as of 08/22/2017,
plus all other amounts that would be due under the mortgage agreement if payments under the
mortgage had not been accelerated, advertising costs and postage expenses incurred in giving
notice, mileage by the most reasonable road distance for posting notices and for the Foreclosure
Commissioner’s attendance at the sale, reasonable and customary costs incurred for title and lien
record searches, the necessary out-of-pocket costs incurred by the Foreclosure Commissioner
for recording documents, a commission for the Foreclosure Commissioner, and all other costs
incurred in connection with the foreclosure prior to reinstatement. Tender of payment by certified
or cashier’s check or application for cancellation of the foreclosure sale shall be submitted to the
address of the Foreclosure Commissioner provided below. DATE: 06/27/2017 FORECLOSURE
COMMISSIONER: MORTGAGE LENDER SERVICES, INC. 11707 Fair Oaks Blvd., Ste 202
Fair Oaks, CA 95628 (916) 962-3453 Fax: (916) 962-1334 Sale Information Line: 916-939-0772
or www.nationwideposting.com TARA CAMPBELL, FORECLOSURE COMMISSIONER
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But the descent was without incident, and
by 11 a.m., 8 hours from the start of our climb,
we were back at the lodge, hungry and thirsty
and a trifle weary, and ready for the long trip
home.
On the way back we stopped along the way
to pick up apair ofyoung chatterboxes, Mike and
Valerie, whohad been visiting their grandparents
for more than a weekand were bubbling over
with important news for Daddy –about such
exciting items as fish, frogs, picnic trips, and
their escapades with little new acquaintances.
Their running commentary on the really
important things in this life furnished us with
rare entertainment on the tedious drive home.
Back in Grants Pass at 10:30 p.m., I
changed cars at once for Packer’s Gulch, and
about midnight was back in the old cabin ready
to begin about a week of solid sleep. I was a wee
bit tuckered, but happy in the knowledge that at
long last, after a 3-year-old attempt that fizzled,
we can now count among our list of conquered
Cascade peaks the successful climbof Mt. Hood.
CHETCO ...
readiness at all times.” This includes making
plans for animals and people with special
needs; getting personal papers in order;
preparing an emergency kit; and keeping
your vehicle gassed up. Under a Level 2
alert, Krauss said residents should “be set”
to leave at a moment’s notice; and a Level 3
evacuation order means residents should leave
immediately.
Krauss added that if a Level 3 order is
issued for your area, that “you might get a
knock at your door, or a phone call,” and that
listening to the radio is a good idea as well.
“Evacuation notices are initiated by the subject
matter experts.”
Finally, as unsettling as the wildfires are,
local experts say the biggest threat most Valley
residents face comes from human-caused fires
in their own neighborhoods. “Residents are
urged to take steps on their own properties to
increase fire safety, because a tossed cigarette
or a fast moving accidental fire can change
lives in minutes,” said Illinois Valley Fire
District Chief Hoke.
Continued from A-1
Along with all the fires, the rumor mill
is ablaze as well, with false evacuation notices
spreading on Facebook; and online blog
reports and even some local television stations
have broadcast incorrect information.
“Now we have the ‘SW Oregon Joint
Information Center’ set up, and that’s a great
place to get timely and accurate information
about the Chetco Bar Fire, Miller Fire
Complex, High Cascades, and other major
fires in the area,” said Wild Rivers District
Ranger Matthew Paciorek. “The JIC website
has multiple links and it’s staffed by personnel
from the agencies managing these fires.” The
joint information website is swojic.blogspot.
com or call 541-608-1243.
“A Level 1 evacuation notice means
that people should be prepared,” said Deputy
Cory Krauss of Josephine County Search and
Rescue. “Though living here in the summer,
everyone should always be at this level of
Public Notice
NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND FORECLOSURE SALE Trustee Sale No: 129699-OR Loan No:
431-4128225 Title Order No: 8707244 APN R338273/36-06-23-DD-000651-00 WHEREAS, on
01/03/2005, a certain Deed of Trust was executed by PHYLIS N. GOODMAN, as trustor in favor
of U.S. FINANCIAL MORTGAGE CORP. as beneficiary and ALLIANCE TITLE as trustee, and
was recorded on 01/07/2005 as Document No. 2005-000508, and WHEREAS, the Deed of Trust
was insured by the United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (the Secretary)
pursuant to the National Housing Act for the purpose of providing single family housing; and
WHEREAS the beneficial interest in the Deed of Trust is now owned by the Secretary, pursuant
to an assignment recorded 03/25/2013 in document no. 2013-004059, of Official records in the
office of the Recorder of JOSEPHINE County, OR, and WHEREAS a default has been made
in the covenants and conditions of the Deed of Trust PURSUANT TO SECTION 9 (B)(i), OF
THE LOAN DOCUMENTS “DUE AND PAYABLE WITH SECRETARY APPROVAL. AS
DEFINED, THE LENDER WILL REQUIRE IMMEDIATE PAYMENT IN FULL OF ALL
OUTSTANDING PRINCIPAL AND ACCRUED INTEREST IF; THE PROPERTY CEASES
TO BE THE PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE OF A BORROWER FOR REASONS OTHER THAN
DEATH AND THE PROPERTY IS NOT THE PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE OF AT LEAST ONE
OTHER BORROWER.” INCLUDING ALL FORECLOSURE FEES, ATTORNEY FEES AND
ADVANCES TO SENIOR LIENS, INSURANCE, TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS. WHEREAS,
by virtue of this default, the Secretary has declared the entire amount of the indebtedness secured
by the Deed of Trust to be immediately due and payable; NOW THEREFORE, pursuant to powers
vested in me by the Single Family Mortgage Foreclosure Act of 1994, 12 U.S.C. 3751 et seq., by
24 CFR part 27, subpart B, and by the Secretary’s designation of me as Foreclosure Commissioner,
recorded on 05/11/2017 as Instrument No. 2017-006383, **THE SALE DESCRIBED BELOW HAS
BEEN POSTPONED TO 09/22/17, SAME TIME AND LOCATION AS FURTHER DESCRIBED
BELOW** notice is hereby given that on 08/23/2017,** at 01:00PM local time, all real and
personal property at or used in connection with the following described premises (“Property”) will
be sold at public auction to the highest bidder: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED
OF TRUST Commonly known as: 1635 SUN GLO DRIVE, GRANTS PASS, OR 97527 The sale
will be held: Inside the main lobby of the Josephine County Courthouse, 500 NW 6th St, Grants
Pass, OR 97526 The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development will bid $181,221.48. There
will be no proration of taxes, rents or other income or liabilities, except that the purchaser will pay,
at or before closing, his pro rata share of any real estate taxes that have been paid by the Secretary
to the date of the foreclosure sale. When making their bids, all bidders except the Secretary must
submit a deposit totaling $18,122.15 [10% of the Secretary’s bid] in the form of a certified check
or cashier’s check made out to the Secretary of HUD. A deposit need not accompany each oral bid.
If the successful bid is oral, a deposit of $18,122.15 must be presented before the bidding is closed.
The deposit is nonrefundable. The remainder of the purchase price must be delivered within 30 days
of the sale or at such other time as the Secretary may determine for good cause shown, time being
of the essence. This amount, like the bid deposits, must be delivered in the form of a certified or
cashier’s check. If the Secretary is the highest bidder, he need not pay the bid amount in cash. The
successful bidder will pay all conveying fees, all real estate and other taxes that are due on or after
the delivery date of the remainder of the payment and all other costs associated with the transfer
of title. At the conclusion of the sale, the deposits of the unsuccessful bidders will be returned to
them. The Secretary may grant an extension of time within which to deliver the remainder of the
payment. All extensions will be for a 15-day increments for a fee of $500.00, paid in advance. The
extension fee will be in the form of a certified or cashier’s check made payable to the Secretary of
HUD. If the high bidder closes the sale prior to the expiration of any extension period, the unused
portion of the extension fee shall be applied toward the amount due. If the high bidder is unable to
close the sale within the required period, or within any extensions of time granted by the Secretary,
the high bidder may be required to forfeit the cash deposit or, at the election of the foreclosure
commissioner after consultation with the HUD representative, will be liable to HUD for any
costs incurred as a result of such failure. The commissioner may, at the direction of the HUD
representative, offer the property to the second highest bidder for an amount equal to the highest
price offered by that bidder. There is no right of redemption, or right of possession based upon a
right of redemption, in the mortgagor or others subsequent to a foreclosure completed pursuant
to the Act. Therefore, the Foreclosure Commissioner will issue a Deed to the purchaser(s) upon
receipt of the entire purchase price in accordance with the terms of the sale as provided herein.
HUD does not guarantee that the property will be vacant. The scheduled foreclosure sale shall be
cancelled or adjourned if it is established, by documented written application of the mortgagor
to the Foreclosure Commissioner not less than 3 days before the date of sale, or otherwise, that
the default or defaults upon which the foreclosure is based did not exist at the time of service of
this notice of default and foreclosure sale, or all amounts due under the mortgage agreement are
tendered to the Foreclosure Commissioner, in the form of a certified or cashier’s check payable to
the Secretary of HUD, before public auction of the property is completed. The amount that must be
paid if the mortgage is to be reinstated prior to the scheduled sale is $181,206.63 as of 08/22/2017,
plus all other amounts that would be due under the mortgage agreement if payments under the
mortgage had not been accelerated, advertising costs and postage expenses incurred in giving
notice, mileage by the most reasonable road distance for posting notices and for the Foreclosure
Commissioner’s attendance at the sale, reasonable and customary costs incurred for title and lien
record searches, the necessary out-of-pocket costs incurred by the Foreclosure Commissioner
for recording documents, a commission for the Foreclosure Commissioner, and all other costs
incurred in connection with the foreclosure prior to reinstatement. Tender of payment by certified
or cashier’s check or application for cancellation of the foreclosure sale shall be submitted to the
address of the Foreclosure Commissioner provided below. DATE: 06/27/2017 FORECLOSURE
COMMISSIONER: MORTGAGE LENDER SERVICES, INC. 11707 Fair Oaks Blvd., Ste 202
Fair Oaks, CA 95628 (916) 962-3453 Fax: (916) 962-1334 Sale Information Line: 916-939-0772
or www.nationwideposting.com TARA CAMPBELL, FORECLOSURE COMMISSIONER
OFFICER NPP0315225 To: ILLINOIS VALLEY NEWS 09/06/2017, 09/13/2017, 09/20/2017