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UP CLOSEGet to know Nelson Holmberg, executive director of the Southwest Washington Contractors Association. PAGE 2

FOCUS ON: BANKING AND FINANCEU.S. Chamber creates Coronavirus Loan Guide to help small businesses navigate the CARES Act. PAGE 5

BUSINESS SPOTLIGHTKey to success for Harry’s Locksmith is people. PAGE 4

With the temporary closure of dozens of businesses in Washington state due to the impacts of coronavirus, numerous local businesses in the Clark County area are struggling just to make ends meet. Some of the businesses that are struggling the most include ones that offer entertainment such as movie theaters, along with businesses that are service based like salons.

However, a local business owner may have come up with a way to help some of these struggling businesses that people may not even realize are losing large amounts of money. Joey Randazzo, owner of Becoming Media – a marketing agency in the Vancouver area – decided to create a platform that will make it easy for consumers to find businesses in their area that are in need of some extra support during this uncertain time.

“A lot of local businesses are having challenges right now,”

Randazzo said. “A challenge that my fiancé and I saw, when trying to buy some extra gift cards,

take out, etc., we didn’t know which businesses need some extra support right now. We can

go on UberEats and order food, and maybe one business is doing great, getting lots of orders – but

maybe a different one is really struggling right now. The same with businesses like boutique shops, maybe some have great social media following, they have a huge email list and ask for help through that, but maybe others don’t have that. What are they supposed to do? How do we know which businesses need support?”

So, Randazzo decided to work on building a platform that will hopefully solve this problem. The website, thelocalyou.com, will offer local Vancouver businesses the ability to share their story, show a video that shows how they have been affected by COVID-19 and allows them to share a specific goal for their business (maybe they want to sell $500 in gift cards, maybe they need three extra take out orders a day or maybe they just need some donations).

“People who want to support these businesses can then easily find the businesses on the site, see the stories of the businesses

BY JOANNA YORKE | VBJ Editor

Courtesy of Vancouver Wellness StudioAt Vancouver Wellness Studio, all services are now available through Telehealth. Owner Kendall Hagensen encourages people to continue to utilize the studio’s services this way during this uncertain time.

Business owner creates platform to help businesses affected by COVID-19Platform aims to connect people with businesses in the area that are struggling to stay afloat

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Two Vancouver nurseries offer ‘safer shopping’ during Stay Home, Stay Safe order

The Oregon Association of Nurseries (OAN) has launched a web page that lists garden retailers in Oregon and Southwest Washington offering “Safer Shopping” services such as advance ordering, curbside pickup, home delivery, special hours and more. It can be found at www.PlantSomethingOregon.com/coronavirus.

In Vancouver, McFarlane’s Bark and Garden Center (www.mcfarlanesbark.com)is open as usual, taking orders by phone at 503-659-4240, offering delivery and curbside pickup. Yard n’ Garden Land (www.yardngardenland.com) is closed to walk-in customers, but offering curbside pickup, accepting orders by phone at 360-573-7172, taking web orders, offering delivery and taking questions at

[email protected].

PeaceHealth Southwest accepting donations

PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center has implemented a process to collect supplies from the community for use in treating patients with COVID-19. Needed supplies include:• Lab testing supplies (swabs, reagent, transport

media)• Personal protective equipment (PPE; masks,

gowns, face shields)• Sanitization supplies

If you would like to donate any of these supplies, please send a description and your contact information to [email protected] and you will be contacted.

Additionally, the PeaceHealth Southwest Foundation has established a COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund. Online donations are being accepted to support local medical needs during

this time at www.peacehealth.org/foundation/sw-washington/donate-now

CRESA and CCPH accepting supply donations through coordinated supply warehouse

Healthcare workers and first responders serving on the front lines to help people amid the COVID-19 outbreak are in desperate need of personal protective equipment and other specific medical supplies. In the past week, hospitals, Public Health, the Emergency Operations Center and community leaders have put out pleas into our community to locate any unused items.

In response to businesses and individuals offering supplies, Clark Regional Emergency Services Agency (CRESA) and Clark County Public Health have opened a COVID Supply Warehouse and a streamlined donation process to receive and manage those supplies of specific personal protective equipment (PPE). Volunteers of local search and rescue teams are

staffing the supply warehouse and working closely with CRESA personnel.

“The response we are receiving is a reflection of the generous community wide support that exists in Clark County. We have such an extensive need for basic supplies in our medical facilities and for our emergency responders, and we cannot rely solely on state and/or federal sources to meet them. Corporate donors have taken stock of their own needs and are working with us to help fill the gaps,” said Clark County Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Regional Coordinator and Program Manager Robin Albrandt

For the health safety and security of the warehouse volunteers and workers, we are asking people to email [email protected] to schedule their donations and deliveries. Please include your contact information, the items and the quantity of your donation. The supply warehouse hours of operation

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are 8:30 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday.We are seeking the following specific equipment, which

should be new and unopened:• Latex free gloves• Commercially made procedural masks and surgical masks• N95 respirators and N95 filters• Other respirators (P100’s, PAPR’s, and

PAPR supplies/parts)• Face shields• Splash shields• Gowns• Hand sanitizer• Disinfecting wipes

If you have any other items for donation, please contact one of the many community donation centers, organizations or charitable thrift stores in your area.

Port of Vancouver postpones April public events in response to COVID-19 virus

The Port of Vancouver USA is postponing two April public events in response to statewide mandates that ban events and large gatherings. State and local leaders are urging people to stay at home and practice social distancing to limit possible exposure to the COVID-19 virus.

The port will postpone its public lecture scheduled for Wednesday, April 15.

The port will postpone its public tour scheduled for Saturday, April 25.

Port leadership will monitor the virus in the coming weeks and will decide whether or not to postpone additional tours and lectures. For more information, visit the port’s COVID-19 FAQ webpage at https://www.portvanusa.com/about/covid-19-response/.

OnPoint is first corporate donor to Meals on Wheels People’s new emergency fund

OnPoint Community Credit Union has made a $100,000 gift to Meals on Wheels People to ensure vulnerable seniors in the metro area have access to meals during the COVID-10 pandemic. The donation is the first corporate gift for Meals on Wheels People’s $2 Million COVID-19 Emergency Fund. Funds will be used to produce additional meals for thousands of homebound elderly.

“COVID-19 is an unprecedented national emergency and we must all come together to protect our seniors and the individuals who need us the most,” said Rob Stuart, OnPoint President and Chief Executive Officer. “OnPoint’s purpose is to build strong communities by supporting financial growth and well-being, one person at a time. We are proud to build our partnership with Meals on Wheels People to help ensure no one has to worry about their next meal throughout this difficult time.”

“Since the declaration of the pandemic, the requests for

meals has increased 300%,” said Meals on Wheels People CEO Suzanne Washington. Meals on Wheels People hopes to raise $2 million to cover the increased costs of food and labor during the pandemic. To make a donation, visit mowp.org/donate.

Driving schools work with state officials to create approved web-based learning platform

Earlier this month, Seattle-area headquartered The Driver Training Group worked with Washington state officials to gain approval for web-based learning at all of its 9-1-1 (911) and Swerve Driving Schools in the state of Washington. Developing the virtual platform in response to the coronavirus pandemic, The Driver Training Group and its schools took the initiative to obtain approval as a way to ensure students and their families could continue state-required classroom sessions without disruption. Beyond the effort for their own students, the well-established leader in driver education also set the stage for all driver education programs, public schools included, in the state to offer the same opportunity to continue classes through web-based training. Likewise, other states have looked to what The Driver Training Group accomplished in Washington and have used it to foster similar opportunities for driver education.

“We truly appreciate the relationships we have with state officials. In this instance, they were extremely collaborative and understood the value of offering web-based classes to keep driver education seamless for our students and instructors in a virtual setting,” said Joe Giammona, CEO

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Nelson HolmbergCurrent job: Executive Director, Southwest Washington Contractors Association.

Proudest professional moment: Working with a team of small ports in Washington to change state law pertaining to ports’ ability to build, own and lease dark fiber optic infrastructure. Being such an advocate for dark fiber earned me the nickname “Dark Fiber Man” in many circles.

First job: Newspaper delivery for The Columbian in Vancouver’s Southcliff neighborhood.

Fun fact: I was part of a team that twice won the unlimited hydroplane world championship in Doha, Qatar.

Favorite spot on a Saturday night: If not at one of our community’s great nonprofit fundraisers, backyard movies (in the summer) with Susanne, Maddie and Lexi.

Favorite movie: It sounds so cheesy, but “Top Gun.” It was released while I was in basic training, so I was pretty brainwashed with everything Navy at the time.

Music of choice: Modern country (Toby Keith, Dierks Bentley, Carrie Underwood, etc.).

Favorite place to eat: Feast 316 in Camas. Try the meatloaf. Seriously.

Motto/Inspirational quote: “I’ve missed more than 9,000 shots in my career. I’ve almost lost 300 games. Twenty-six times I’ve been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I’ve failed over and over and over in life. And that is why I succeed.” -Michael Jordan

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around them, see the needs of the businesses and then can help support them,” Randazzo said.

The beta version of the website launched early this week, with three area businesses to kick it off – Magenta Theater, Vancouver Wellness Studio and The Vancouver Business Journal.

Magenta Theater, located on Main Street in Vancouver, has been hit hard during all of this. As Magenta Executive Artistic Director Jaynie Roberts pointed out, Magenta depends on having audiences come to the theater to see plays, improv shows and children’s programs. The actors and production team members are all volunteers, and right now, of course, they can’t put on any plays.

“We had Much Ado About Nothing in its fourth week of rehearsals when we had to cease business,” Roberts said. “Rehearsals came to a grinding halt, as did finishing the set, the costumes and the props. Our hope is that we can still perform the play in June, but even if we can, not all the original actors will be available – thus recasting will need to happen. If June is an option, we can push the original June production (Wake Up Darling) to August … and then the remainder of the year’s Main Stage shows should be all right.”

“If June is not an option, then one of the remaining Main Stage shows will need to be canceled, causing a $25,000 loss for us,” Roberts continued. “Each cancellation of a Main Stage show will result in a $25,000 loss … and there are a total of four remaining for the year.”

In addition to these losses, Roberts said all improv shows are on hold (a predicted loss of $8,000), TOTS – Magenta’s children’s program – is on hold (a predicted $9,000 loss) and staged readings or “Black Chair Projects,” are also on hold (a predicted $5,000 loss). Roberts also pointed out that season ticket holders have $32,000 worth of tickets that they could ask for refunds for – none have yet. If patrons do start to ask for money back, she said they will offer them the option to roll their season tickets (or portions of them) into the 2021 season.

On top of these and other losses, property taxes are due and rent continues to be due.

“How can people help? By not

asking for their money back. By continuing to hang in there with us. And by buying gift certificates, for any amount, via our website, magentatheater.

com,” Roberts said. As a service-based business,

Vancouver Wellness Studio has also suffered numerous losses during this time.

“At our foundation, VWS is a place for human to human connection, and collaboration between providers, patients and students,” said VWS Owner

Kendall Hagensen. “We are a multidisciplinary team of trauma-trained healthcare

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Harry’s Locksmith, located in the heart of uptown Vancouver on Main Street, has roots that can be traced back to 1949. The company moved to Clark County from the Los Angeles area as a bike, hobby and engine shop that also offered locksmith services.

In the 1990s, brothers Mike and Patrick Werbowski took over the business with four employees. Today, there are 30 employees and the company has expanded to become a full-service commercial, residential and automotive locksmith shop that provides mobile services as well.

The “more than mom-and-pop shop” meets the security needs of hospitals, schools, retail shops and apartment complexes, in addition to offering a variety of key and entry systems for residential homeowners. On the automotive side, Harry’s Locksmith makes duplicate keys and can rekey car locks. The company is also committed to staying on top of current industry trends – especially in the area of electronic security. Employees are trained to stay on top of new and developing

technology in order to provide customers exactly what they’re looking for.

The team also goes above and beyond to travel to customers that need assistance.

“We’re not just an average locksmith,” said Patrick. “We

do more than that. We’ve traveled throughout the West: Washington, Oregon, Arizona, California, Utah, Montana and Idaho. You wouldn’t think about a locksmith doing that. But we go to places that most people don’t have access to.”

Patrick went on to explain that people – whether that be new customers walking through the door or long-time employees – are the key to keeping their

business on the path of longtime success. He believes that the people who work at Harry’s Locksmith and the experience they bring to the table are truly what make the company stand apart. In fact, their technicians bring more than 100 years of combined industry experience to the business.

“We believe we have a great culture where our employees are able to thrive, learn and expand

in their own selves, which in turn allows them to go out and be confident with the customer,” he said. “We treat people the way that they want to be treated. We do a professional job at a fair price and go above and beyond to make sure that our customers are happy.”

Looking ahead, Harry’s Locksmith plans to continue to stay on top of what customers in and around the community need by adding new products and services as requested. They believe that as the community grows, Harry’s Locksmith will grow, too. Patrick said that the future looks bright and he anticipates the outstanding team of employees is what will help lead them into the future with a continued trajectory of success and progress.

“Over the years, we learned a lot from other business owners, mostly on what not to do,” Patrick said. “We wanted to start something where we could treat customers with honesty, integrity, and with a bit of a sense of humor, and hope that would translate into a successful business. So far, so good.”

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The key to success for Harry’s Locksmith is peopleLocksmith team goes above and beyond to travel to customers that need assistance

“Over the years, we learned a lot from

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honesty, integrity, and with a bit of a sense of humor, and hope that would translate into a successful business.

So far, so good.”– PATRICK WERBOWSKI

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The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has created a guide to help small businesses, independent contractors, and gig economy workers prepare to file for a coronavirus relief loan under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The CARES Act allocated $350 billion to help small businesses keep workers employed amid the pandemic and economic downturn. Known as the Paycheck Protection Program, the initiative provides 100 percent federally guaranteed loans to small businesses who maintain their payroll during this emergency. Furthermore, these loans may be forgiven if borrowers maintain their payroll during the crisis.

The U.S. Chamber’s Coronavirus Small Business Guide (available at uschamber.com/sbloans) outlines the steps small businesses should take now and prepare to access much-needed funds to help keep their workers on the payroll during this disruptive period. Further guides will be developed as the CARES Act becomes implemented.

“The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is working with state and local chambers across the country to provide businesses with the information they need to stay afloat and keep people employed during the pandemic,” said Suzanne Clark, president of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. “This comprehensive guide ensures small business owners fully understand what aid is available to them and how to access those funds as quickly as possible. We remain committed to ensuring no family or business goes bankrupt due to financial hardships associated

with the coronavirus.”Additionally, to help small

businesses, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce has compiled an interactive map to show the aid available to them on a state-by-state basis.

The CARES act reflects the Chamber’s priorities in implementing the pausing the payment of payroll taxes, which will grant businesses relief so they have more cash to keep employees on their payrolls; creating lending and grants for small businesses that will enable this sector to endure through the crisis; and establishing a bridge loan facility that will enable businesses to continue to pay employees and provide essential operations for a time on far less, or no revenue. In Washington state, there are an estimated 155,625 small businesses and 2,768,660 small business employees. The potential aid for small businesses in Washington is about $8.7 billion. California, New York and Texas will be the recipients of the highest amounts of aid at $48.3, $28.3 and $27.3, respectively.

Washington Employment Security Department Commissioner Suzi LeVine succinctly explains new unemployment benefits granted by the Federal Stimulus Bill here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6B-T-kxalCk. She said it’s going to take about three weeks to get benefits up and running.

The stimulus bill includes three provisions that will help many individuals:

Additional compensation added to unemployment benefits

An extension of unemployment benefits for up to 13 weeks

Unemployment assistance

for many individuals who don’t qualify for regular unemployment benefits

In addition, many small

businesses in Washington are eligible for SBA disaster loans, but not in Clark County. The latest for employers and workers at the

state level is available here. Follow the local Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce’s COVID-19 response here.

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I got a call from a client the other day asking if I had ever seen anything like this before. I thought about it for a second and realized I have had the fortune (or misfortune depending on how you look at it) of living through three major market crises. I lived through 9/11 and the tech bubble in the early 2000s, the financial crisis and Great Recession of 2008, and now this COVID-19 Pandemic. All three of those crises have a couple of things in common. First, the market had a major sell off and each time set many records. And second, each of those events had never happened before at that time.

I’m sure you all have been reading and hearing the things you are supposed to do with your portfolio at a time like this. Strategies like making sure you have a plan, not making short-term panic decisions to your long-term investment portfolio and taking advantage of low prices on stocks by rebalancing are all great things to do. I

completely agree with all of them. In writing this article

though, I thought it would be best to not say the same thing you have probably read many times by now, but rather provide some much-needed perspective.

Below is a graphical representation of all the Bull and Bear Markets we have seen in the stock market since 1926. What jumps off the page right away is the massive

difference between the length and return difference between the two. Since 1926 we have had 16 major market declines that have yielded an average drop of -28% and lasted on average 12 months. On the other hand, coming out of each of those down markets we have had up markets with an average gain of 176% that last 58 months. While downturns are very painful as we go through them, if you take a step back and take a longer view of all of these events, the “bad times” in markets have been quite short lived compared to the “good times.”

We are getting a lot of questions

from clients these days, but I think one of the most reassuring things I have been able to share with them is the information on this graph. Many investors watch their portfolios drop and feel like it is going to take years and years to get back to where

they were before the downturns. It is important to remember past performance is not a guarantee of future results and we do not know for sure what will happen this time. History has shown us that it has not taken that long to recover from past bear markets and downturns.

Interestingly enough, this COVID -19 Pandemic did cause the stock market to set a record for the fastest Bear Market of all time. I am sitting in my office right now at 1 p.m. on March 24 typing this article and the Dow Jones Industrial Average just set a record for the biggest percentage gain in one day! Again, nobody knows for sure how this will all

end but history has shown that when markets drop quickly, they can recover quickly.

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As we have all learned, social distancing can be effective in avoiding the spread of a disease by bringing down the rate of transmission and helping minimize or circumvent an outbreak. As I sit here on my birthday, social distancing is the topic consuming the news and hopefully our behavior. Relevant? Yes. Natural? No. This column looks at what social distancing and investing have in common. Keep reading on our blog, Planning Matters.

This birthday will be marked by practicing social distancing, isolation really – no gathering to celebrate, no sharing of cake, no blowing out way too many candles. I’m totally okay with this; but it makes me think about the fact it’s not only birthdays we gather and celebrate, but in so many aspects of our daily lives. We’re being asked to change our behavior and go against our

natural tendencies. So, what do social distancing and investing

have in common? Both social distancing

and investing take discipline and focused intentions. And neither feel particularly natural. When you think about investing, the conversation often revolves around one’s risk tolerance. How comfortable are you seeing your portfolio go down in value? The reality? No one likes to see their investment portfolio go down. That

is because portfolios don’t represent the dollar value you see on a page, but the larger life events ahead – buying a house, remodeling, tuition expenses, a car purchase, travel plans, philanthropy or even our monthly income to meet basic needs – investment portfolios represent our goals and security. These are relevant and important. However, doing a good job at investing will also require actions that go against our natural tendencies, such as fear.

There are ways to counteract the emotional effects of social distancing, much like the emotional side of investing.

STAY CONNECTEDSocial distancing doesn’t mean

isolation or no communication. Reach out to family and friends to stay connected, catch up and find ways to support each other. Similarly, with investing, be sure you are staying connected to real information. Don’t get thrown by the daily chatter and turmoil of the marketplace. What you hear on the news is not likely what is happening with your portfolio as it is diversified and allocated appropriately for those important goals.

STAY CONSISTENT We are being asked to

consistently keep our distance from each other, not touch our face and wash our hands. Consistency of these practices is what will help ensure success for our actions. A consistent discipline in investing is also key. Sharply moving markets tend to correct sharply,

which can prevent investors from contemplating their next move in tranquility. It’s not so much “stay the course” as it is “be consistent.”

THERE ARE STAGESSocial distancing is only one

aspect of controlling COVID-19 and a stage in a process that will take some time. The same is true of investing. The typical bear market is when prices tend to drop 20% or more, followed by a brief rally and then a drop again. The final stage is the market returning

to levels where valuations are more reasonable just as we anticipate a return to less social distancing measures. While we are in each stage, it’s important to keep ourselves focused on our goals and remembering that while it may not always feel natural, we have a pathway forward. Together.

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Although immediate challenges remain, there are reasons to remain hopeful

The unprecedented events rapidly unfolding due to COVID-19 have been surreal. As I pen these thoughts over the last weekend in March 2020, the immediate challenges remain vast. But here is why I remain hopeful.

Hopeful because humans have a propensity of coming together when the battle rages on. (Thank you to EVERY single one of those on the frontlines

everywhere!) Hopeful because human ingenuity thrives universally when we are faced with unprecedented challenges. Hopeful because humans continually pursue innovations

with vigor. Hopeful because generosity is contagious, and it is spreading rapidly!

Take a moment and reflect on our long history of overcoming enormous challenges together and then consider, why would this time be any different?

You may be thinking: “Matt, that all sounds warm and fuzzy, but the balance in my

investment account doesn’t give me much hope right now.

The violent swings in the stock market scare me a lot!”

To that I say, I feel the same way. Even financial advisers think those thoughts and feel those emotions – just ask my wife. My nearly 20 years advising clients and now three bear market experiences keep me humble. But let us remember, these periods also demonstrated the market’s resiliency as new record highs were achieved.

While the road ahead in the weeks to follow will be filled with many twists and turns, let us have faith that our resiliency and perseverance will shine bright.

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Our economic and social landscape has definitely been altered by COVID-19. We don’t know for how long or how permanent the changes will be, but this bug will be with us for years to come. The question for all of us to answer is how we adapt to this changed reality.

In the tax preparation world, like many other tax prep firms, I have gone virtual. While my favorite part of tax preparation is meeting with my clients, COVID-19 now dictates I limit in-person contact. After clients setup an appointment through a call with me or a visit to my website, they can either drop off an envelope with their tax paperwork (an optional practice with many firms for years), or they can scan and upload all of their paperwork through my secure portal.

With very rare exception, all meetings are now by telephone or video. Zoom video conferencing is my conferencing app of choice. Any additional or missing tax information is dropped off or scanned and uploaded to me, and all

authorizing signatures are now done using DocuSign. My

clients’ returns are filed electronically, and I send them a paper or electronic copy of their return. There are now a couple of extra steps in the process, but life goes on.

On the national front, our elected officials and the IRS are making a number of changes. I visited the IRS’ COVID-19

webpage (https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus) and their newsroom (https://www.irs.gov/newsroom) for information and found some handy information.

The earliest change we have seen is the extending of the filing and payment deadline from April 15, 2020, to July 15, 2020. Additionally, the IRS’ “People First Initiative” is postponing compliance actions and taking other steps to ease taxpayer burdens through July 15. Existing installment agreement payments between April 1 and July 15 are suspended. Field collection activities and automatic liens and levies are suspended for this period. Lastly, all in person

meetings are suspended.The new economic impact

payments will put $1,200 into the pocket of each individual with Adjusted Gross Incomes below $75,000 and provide $2,400 to married couples with AGIs below $150,000. Parents will also receive $500 for each qualifying child. The payments are reduced by $5 for each $100 above the $75,000/$150,000 thresholds.

The IRS will use information from taxpayers’ latest filed returns to figure the payments. The IRS also plans to open a web-based portal for taxpayers to use to provide their banking account information. Lastly, the IRS says that if you didn’t file a 2018 or 2019 return because you didn’t meet the filing requirements, file one anyway to receive the economic impact payment.

On the business front, the IRS, Treasury Department and Labor Department announced refundable payroll tax credits for COVID-19 related paid sick/family leave for companies with fewer than 500 employees. This credit will cover health insurance costs, and self-employed individuals can receive an equivalent credit. Employers will receive 100% of their

employee’s pay up to $511/day or $5,110 total refundable credit per employee to reimburse them for paid leave for employees who are quarantined, experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, or seeking a diagnosis.

Employers may claim sick/family leave credit for two-thirds of their employee’s pay up to $200/day or $2,000 total for employees who are on leave to care for someone with COVID-19 or their children because their school or child-care facility is closed due to COVID-19. In addition to sick/family leave credit, employers can receive a refundable child-care leave credit for 2/3 of their employee’s pay up to $200/day, up to a $10,000 total for up to 10 weeks of child-care leave credit.

The US Small Business Administration’s COVID-19 page (https://www.sba.gov/page/coronavirus-covid-19-small-business-guidance-loan-resources) has a wealth of information about financial resources for small business owners. While reading about their 3.75% interest loans to small business owners, a friend pointed out the SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan advance of up to $10,000. According to the

SBA’s site (https://www.sba.gov/disaster-assistance/coronavirus-covid-19), this loan advance doesn’t have to be repaid.

Expanded unemployment insurance is now available for self-employed individuals. Washington Employment Security (https://esd.wa.gov/newsroom/covid-19) has announced new guidelines for getting expanded unemployment insurance. If you are out of work because of CV-19 or Governor Inslee’s March 23 stay home order, you are eligible to receive benefits. You can receive an additional $600/week for up to four months and you can receive unemployment benefits for up to 39 weeks. Sign up for their COVID-19 action alert updates at http://www.esd.wa.gov to get more information about their process.

COVID-19 is going to bring about a lot of changes in our social and economic lives. Some changes will be temporary, and others will be permanent. We will find a new normal. It’s just a matter of getting from here to there. Hopefully, some of these resources will help.

Paul Montague owns and operates Paul Montague Tax Preparation, LLC. He can be reached at [email protected].

Changes in tax land in the era of coronavirusCOVID-19 is going to bring about a lot of changes in our social and economic lives

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Paul Montague Tax Preparation

of The Driver Training Group, and a proven nationwide leader in advocacy for driver education. “The web-based training gives our students, and their parents, an immense amount of reassurance. I’m proud of the fact that we led the way for the industry, but more important is the comfort we’re giving teenagers and parents when many things seem so uncertain.”

Certified 911 and SWERVE Driving School instructors

situated at the driving school locations, in classrooms, are leading web-based training sessions live through Zoom. The platform allows instructors to take students through educational training presentations, while at the same time students can engage with the instructor and their classmates. The instructor can also be seen during the session.

While classroom sessions are continuing, driving lessons are paused and will resume once the stay-in-place mandate is lifted and it is safe to move forward.

“The temporary web-based training is a great way to fill a void in our students’ lives,” added Linda Erickson,

vice president of operations for The Driver Training Group. “So much has been taken from teenagers because of current restrictions – schools are closed, they can’t see friends or family and they have to stay home at all times. We are helping give students a sense of stability. Using a relevant, research-backed curriculum developed by experts, the 911 and SWERVE Driving Schools change the way local students learn to drive.

The method focuses on teaching new drivers how to drive defensively to stay-collision free through coaching. It also provides parents with opportunities to be involved in their child’s driver education experience and teaches them

how to be more effective coaches for their new teen drivers.911 and SWERVE Driving School were created to

inspire, educate, engage and motivate drivers to perform safely and responsibly behind the wheel. It has developed multiple programs for teen, adult, government and corporate fleet drivers that go beyond traditional driving lessons or driver’s education courses. Instructors prepare students mentally for driving on the road by helping them understand the driving environment, develop the ability to assess their risks and capabilities in a variety of different driving situations, and help them understand the limits of their vehicle.

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professionals and teachers. We haven’t lost this, we’ve just shifted how we offer our services for the time being to meet you where you are, which is at home. However, being a service-based business, we’ve lost a large portion of our income in this time of transition. As the owner, I am working hard to keep

our amazing team employed. We are getting creative and collaborating more than ever to continue to provide high quality healthcare to our community.”

Hagensen said they are asking the Vancouver community to help by purchasing gift cards, participate in Telehealth services and participate in livestream classes.

“All of our services are now available through Telehealth – mental health counseling,

couples counseling, trauma therapy, naturopathic medicine, Chinese medicine, bodywork, nutrition counseling and fitness training,” Hagensen said. “All of our weekly yoga and dance classes are being live-streamed in real time. Students are able to connect with the teacher and each other, and ask questions throughout the class. We are so grateful to have the opportunity to continue our services online,

and are already enjoying connecting with many of you in this new format.”

Randazzo said thelocalyou.com website is basically like “Yelp meets GoFundMe or Kickstarter.”

“The idea is to get 20 or so businesses on it (the site) in the Vancouver area by the end of this week, and grow it here in the Vancouver area,” Randazzo said. “And if it works here, there’s no reason why it couldn’t work for

every city in the country. We just need to get consumers here in Vancouver to know that it exists, support these businesses and get some traction.”

Once thelocalyou.com site is fully functional, businesses will be able to visit the site and add their business and their story about how COVID-19 has impacted them, and they will be able to let the community know what kind of support they need.

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971.200.4900971.200.4918www.schlesingercompanies.com

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A X X X X X X Schlesinger Companies, Owner & PropertyManager; Colliers International - Tamara Fuller,VP, Brokerage; Eric Anderson, Associate

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Vancouver Center North Tower700 Washington St.Vancouver, WA 98660

360.852.9600360.852.9601www.colliers.com

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The Hudson101 E. 6th St.Vancouver, WA 98660

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Kirkwood Business Park - Building 22105 N.E. 129th St.Vancouver, WA 98686

360.816.8500360.816.8513www.colliers.com

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The Timbers Building9120 N.E. Vancouver Mall LoopVancouver, WA 98662

360.735.8001360.735.8033www.CCPprop.com

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South View Professional Center3250 S.E. 164th Ave.Vancouver, WA 98683

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Belcher-Vancouver Building14300 SE 1st StreetVancouver, WA 98684

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1975ND

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Franklin Plaza1409 Franklin St.Vancouver, WA 98660

360.737.0435NDNONE

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B X X X X X X Franklin Commons LLCLarry Holzman, Manager

19792008

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Companies that did not respond to list questionnaires were removed. Expanded & updated lists are available in electronicformat year round. Call 360.695.2442 to purchase electronic lists, or 360.448.6010 with corrections & additions.

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OFFICE BUILDINGS AND PARKS


SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF PETITION

AND HEARING BY PUBLICATION

REGARDING TERMINATION OF

PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP OF NATURAL FATHER

Superior Court of Washington, County of Clark

In re the Adoption of:ANDREW ISAIAH SNOOK

DOB: 12/09/2014A person under the age of 18

NO: 20-5-00081-06The State of Washington to JOHN

DOE:You have been designated as the

Natural Father of the above-named child, born on December 9, 2014 in Portland, Oregon to ELIZABETH N. SNOOK. A Petition for Termination of Parent-Child Relationship of Natural Father has been filed in the above-entitled court by Petitioner. The Petitioner is asking the Court for an order permanently terminating the parent-child relationship between you and the child named above, permanently terminating all of your rights to the child, so that the child may be adopted by the Petitioner herein.

In order to defend this Petition, you must respond to the Petition by stating your defense in writing and by serving a copy upon the Petitioner at their attorney’s office at the address below within thirty (30) days of the receipt of this summons and notice or an order permanently terminating your parent-child relationship with the child by default will be entered. A default order

is one where the Petitioner is entitled to what she asks for because you have not responded. If you serve a notice of appearance on the Petitioner’s attorney at the address below, you are entitled to notice before a default order may be entered.

The court hearing on the Petition for Termination of Parent-Child Relationships shall be held on May 1, 2020 at 1:30 p.m. in the Clark County Family Court, at address: 1200 Franklin Street, 4th Floor, Vancouver, Washington 98660.

YOUR FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE HEARING MAY RESULT IN A DEFAULT ORDER PERMANENTLY TERMINATING ALL OF YOUR RIGHTS TO THE ABOVE-NAMED CHILDREN.

You are further notified that any non-consenting parent, possible, or alleged father has a right to be represented by an attorney, and an attorney will be appointed for an indigent parent who requests an attorney. You have a right to file a claim of paternity under chapter 26.26 of the Revised Code of Washington. Your failure to file a claim of Paternity under chapter 26.26 of the Revised Code of Washington or to respond to the petition for termination of parent-child relationship which has been filed herein, within thirty (30) days of receipt of this summons is grounds to terminate your parent-child relationship with respect to the child.

If the child is an Indian child as defined by the Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978, 25 U.S.C. 1901 et seq., and if you acknowledge paternity of the child or if your paternity of the child is established prior to the termination of the parent-child relationship, your parental rights may not be terminated unless you give valid consent to termination or your parent-child relationship is terminated involuntarily pursuant to chapter 26.33 or 13.34 RCW.

One method of filing your response and serving a copy on the petitioner is to send them by certified mail with return receipt requested.

DATED this 6th day of March,2018.MARIE N. TILDEN, WSBA #16870Attorney for Petitioner/Adoptive

ParentFILE RESPONSE WITH:CLERK OF COURTClark County Superior Court1200 Franklin StreetVancouver, WA 98660(360) 397-2292SERVE COPY OF RESPONSE ON:Marie N. TildenAttorney for Adoptive Parent

4001 Main St., #327Vancouver, WA 98663(360) 695-0290The Tilden Law Firm 811 NE 112th

Ave., Ste. 108 Vancouver WA 98684Phone | 360-695-0290 Fax | 360-

326-1934Mar 20,27 Apr 3, 2020

PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS

(RCW 11.40.030)SUPERIOR COURT OF

WASHINGTON FOR CLARK COUNTY

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF AUDREY ANN WARREN,

DeceasedCase No. 20-4-00169-06

The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this Estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Personal Representative or the Personal Representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the Court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) thirty (30) days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four (4) months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the Decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets.

DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: March 27, 2020

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: Carol L. Schafer

ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE:

Philip B. Janney, WSBA #20126 Of LANDERHOLM, P.S.

ADDRESS FOR MAILING OR SERVICE:

805 Broadway Street, Suite 1000P.O. Box 1086Vancouver, WA 98666-1086360-696-3312COURT OF PROBATE

PROCEEDINGS: Superior Court of Washington for Clark County

CAUSE NUMBER: 20-4-00169-06Landerholm 805 Broadway Street,

Suite 1000 PO Box 1086 Vancouver, WA 98666 T: 360-696-3312 • F: 360-696-2122

Mar 27 Apr 3, 10, 2020




IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF IRIS BELLE JENSEN, Deceased.

Case No. 20-4-00239-06The Personal Representatives

named below have been appointed as Co-Personal Representatives of this Estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Co-Personal Representatives or the Co-Personal Representatives’ attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the Court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) thirty (30) days after the Co-Personal Representatives served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four (4) months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the Decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets.

DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: March 27, 2020

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES:

Pamela Marie Bennett and Janice Elaine Ross


T. Randall Grove, WSBA #12238 Of LANDERHOLM, P.S.


805 Broadway Street, Suite 1000P.O. Box 1086Vancouver, WA 98666-1086360-696-3312Court of probate proceedings:Superior Court of Washington for

Clark CountyCause number: 20-4-00239-06Landerholm 805 Broadway Street,


Mar 27 Apr 3, 10, 2020

NOTICE TO CREDITORSIN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF CLARK

In Re the Estate of: JEAN ELIZABETH MATTHEWS,

Deceased.No. 20-4-00297-06

The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this Estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Personal Representative, or the Personal Representative’s attorney at the address stated below, a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the Court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty (30) days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four (4) months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the Decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets.

Date of First Publication: March 27, 2020

Personal Representative: Bruce R. Matthews

Attorney for Personal Representative: John D. Morse

Morse Busby Andrews & Terry, LLPAddress of Attorney:108 E. Mill PlainVancouver, WA. 98660Court Where Probate Proceedings

Were Commenced:Clark County Superior CourtClark County Courthouse12th Street and FranklinVancouver, WA 98660Cause Number: 20-4-00297-06MORSE BUSBY ANDREWS

& TERRY, LLP 108 E. MILL PLAIN BLVD Vancouver, WA 98660 Telephone: (360) 213.2040 | Facsimile: (360) 213.2030

Mar 27 Apr 3, 10, 2020




PROBATE DEPARTMENTEstate of SCOTT

LUKE BORBA, Deceased.Case No. 20-4-00293-06PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) thirty (30) days after the personal representative served or mailed the

notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four (4) months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets.

Date of First Publication: March 27, 2020

Personal Representative:Carly Ann Borba3126 N. Canyon CircleRidgefield, WA 98642Attorney for the Personal

Representative:Karen E. Hobson, WSBA #40261Address for Mailing or Service:Tonkon Torp LLP888 SW Fifth Avenue, Suite 1600Portland, OR 97204Court of probate proceedings and

cause number:Clark County Superior Court Case

No. 20-4-00293-06Tonkon Torp LLP 888 SW Fifth

Ave., Suite 1600 Portland, Oregon 97204

503.221.1440Mar 27 Apr 3,10,2020


RCW 11.40.020, 11.40.030IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF


In the Estate of: JOHN ROBERT MOODY, Deceased.No. 20-4-00318-06

The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, prior to the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Personal Representative or the Personal Representative attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the Court. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(3); or (2) Four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and RCW 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the probate assets and non-probate assets of the decedent.

DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: April 3, 2020.

John C. MoodyPersonal Representative Brian H. Wolfe, WSBA #4306Attorney for Personal Representative Brian H. Wolfe, P.C.303 East 16th Street, Suite 103

Vancouver, Washington 98663(360) 737-1487BRIAN H. WOLFE, P.C. 303 East

16th Street, Suite 103 Vancouver, Washington 98663 Telephone (360) 737-1487

Apr 3,10,17,2020

NONPROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS



IN THE MATTER OF THE NONPROBATE ESTATE OF PEGGY

ANN VAN LAEKEN, Deceased.Case No. 20-4-00329-06

The Notice Agent named below has elected to give notice to creditors of the above-named Decedent. As of the date of the filing of a copy of this notice with the Court, the Notice Agent has no knowledge of any other person acting as Notice Agent or of the appointment of a Personal Representative of the Decedent’s Estate in the State of Washington. According to the records of the Court as are available on the date of the filing of this notice with the Court, a cause number regarding the Decedent has not been issued to any other Notice Agent and a Personal Representative of the Decedent’s Estate has not been appointed.

Any persons having a claim against the Decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.42.070 by serving on or mailing to the Notice Agent or the Notice Agent’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the Court in which the Notice Agent’s declaration and oath were filed. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the Notice Agent served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.42.020(2)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.42.050 and 11.42.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the Decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets.

DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: April 3, 2020

The Notice Agent declares under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Washington on 23, 2020 at Clark County that the foregoing is true and correct.

RONALD ALAN VAN LAEKEN,Trustee of the Van Laeken Family

Trust, Notice AgentNotice Agent: Ronald Alan Van

LaekenAttorney for Notice Agent:T. Randall Grove, WSBA #12238Of Landerholm, P.S.Address for Mailing or Service: 805

Broadway Street, Suite 1000P.O. Box 1086

Vancouver, WA 98666-1086360-696-3312Court of Notice Agent’s Oath and

Declaration:Superior Court of Washington for

Clark CountyCause number: 20-4-00329-06Landerholm 805 Broadway Street,


Apr 3, 10,17, 2020




IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DAVID FICKETT, Deceased.

Case No. 20-4-00303-06William A. Fickett, Jr. has been

appointed as Personal Representative of this Estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Personal Representative or the Personal Representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the Court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) thirty (30) days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four (4) months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the Decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets.

DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: April 3, 2020

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: William A. Fickett, Jr.


Gregory J. Hall, WSBA #33417 Of LANDERHOLM, P.S.


805 Broadway Street, Suite 1000P.O. Box 1086Vancouver, WA 98666-1086360-696-3312COURT OF PROBATE

PROCEEDINGS:Superior Court of Washington for

Clark CountyCAUSE NUMBER: 20-4-00303-06Landerholm 805 Broadway Street,


Apr 3, 10,17, 2020

NONPROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS

RCW 11.42.030

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR CLARK

COUNTYIN THE MATTER OF THE

NONPROBATE ESTATE OFLILLY A. RESSEGUIE, Deceased.

No. 20-4-00337-06The Notice Agent named below

has elected to give notice to creditors of the above-named Decedent. As of the date of the filing of a copy of this notice with the court, the Notice Agent has no knowledge of any other person acting as Notice Agent or of the appointment of a Personal Representative of the Decedent’s Estate in the State of Washington. According to the records of the court as are available on the date of the filing of this notice with the court, a cause number regarding the Decedent has not been issued to any other Notice Agent and a Personal Representative of the Decedent’s Estate has not been appointed.

Any persons having a claim against the Decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.42.070 by serving on or mailing to the Notice Agent or the Notice Agent’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the Notice Agent’s declaration and oath were filed. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the Notice Agent served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.42.020(2)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.42.050 and 11.42.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the Decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets.

Date of First Publication: April 3, 2020

The Notice Agent declares under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Washington on March 23, 2020 at Vancouver, Clark County that the foregoing is true and correct.

MICHAEL E. RESSEGUIE, Trustee of the Resseguie Family Trust dated March 12, 1998, as amended, Notice Agent

Notice Agent: Michael E. ResseguieAttorney for the Notice Agent:T. Randall Grove, WSBA# 12238

Landerholm, P.S.Address for Mailing or Service: 805

Broadway, Suite 1000P.O. Box 1086Vancouver, WA 98666-1086360-696-3312Court of Notice Agent’s Oathand Declaration: Superior Court of

Washington for Clark CountyCause number: 20-4-00337-06Landerholm 805 Broadway Street,


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