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NOTICE OF TAX SALE
Under and by virtue of an Order of Sale directed, delivered and issued out of the District Court of Douglas County, Kansas, Division No. 6, Case No. 09-C-555 in which the Board of County Commissioners of Douglas County, State of Kansas, is Plaintiff and the several persons whose names are hereinafter listed and appear preceding the legal descriptions of the property to be sold are Defendants, I will, on a date yet to be determined, offer at public auction at the West entry way of the Judicial and Law Enforcement Center, 111 East 11th Street in the City of Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas, and sell, free and clear of all unpaid tax liens to the highest and best bidder for cash in hand, all of the following described real estate situated in Douglas County, Kansas:

*Other Interests: Lienholders or others who may claim an interest in the real estate.

Last Updated: 03/09/2010 9:02 AM

Cause No. 10
Tax ID Number	U15545J
Owner(s)	Mastercraft Corporation
Situs Address	2200 Heatherwood Drive, Lawrence, Kansas
Legal Description	Tract B, Locust Acres Addition No. 2, an Addition in the City of Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas.
Other Interests*	None
Judgment	Amount due as of August 10, 2009: $1,436.05, plus statutory interests and costs.
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Cause No. 12
Tax ID Number	E03328
Owner(s)	Ed Miller and Thelma J. Miller
Situs Address	531 Ash, Eudora, KS
Legal Description	Lot 13 and the North Half of Lot 12, Block 213, in the City of Eudora, Douglas County, Kansas.
Other Interests*	None
Judgment	Amount due as of August 10, 2009: $2,621.83, plus statutory interests and costs.
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Cause No. 13
Tax ID Number	N06780A
Owner(s)	Judith Rodgers, a/k/a Judith T. Rodgers
Situs Address	400 Elm, Lawrence, Kansas
Legal Description	TRACT I: Beginning at the Northeast Corner of the Northwest Quarter of Block 11, in that part of the City of Lawrence known as North Lawrence, thence West 30 feet; thence South 142.5 feet; thence East 30 feet; thence South 142.5 feet; thence East 30 feet; thence North 142.5 feet to the point of beginning, Douglas County, Kansas; and TRACT II: Lot 191 and the West 5 feet of Lot 193, in Subdivision of the Northeast Quarter of Block 11, in that part of the City of Lawrence, known as North Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas.
Other Interests*	Midwest Home Mortgage, Ltd.
Judgment	Amount due as of August 10, 2009: $366.22, plus statutory interests and costs.
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Cause No. 14
Tax ID Number	E03885-22
Owner(s)	Shawn M. Roush and Billie L. Roush
Situs Address	914 Cedar, Eudora, Kansas
Legal Description	Lot 22, Winchester Estate No. 1, an Addition in the City of Eudora, Douglas County, Kansas.
Other Interests*	Beneficial Mortgage Co. of Kansas, Inc.
Judgment	Amount due as of August 10, 2009: $13,296.86, plus statutory interests and costs.
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Cause No. 15
Tax ID Number	L00348
Owner(s)	Terry Sanford and Karen K. Sanford
Situs Address	315 E 3rd, Lecompton, Kansas
Legal Description	Lots 18, 19 and 20, Block 19, in the City of Lecompton, Douglas County, Kansas.
Other Interests*	Beneficial Mortgage Co. of Kansas, Inc.
Judgment	Amount due as of August 10, 2009: $6,763.03, plus statutory interests and costs.
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Cause No. 16
Tax ID Number	600516B
Owner(s)	Don M. Steele
Situs Address	13-15-18 (Marion Township, Kansas)
Legal Description	The East Half of the West Half of the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 13, Township 15 South, Range 18 East of the Sixth Principal Meridian, Douglas County, Kansas.
Other Interests*	None
Judgment	Amount due as of August 10, 2009: $1,686.13, plus statutory interests and costs.
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Cause No. 17
Tax ID Number	U14880NB
Owner(s)	Eric Thorsell
Situs Address	207 Summertree Lane, Lawrence, Kansas
Legal Description	Beginning at the Northeast corner of Lot 2, Block 5, Deerfield Village South No. 5, a Subdivision in the City of Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas; thence South 23°04'09" East along the East line of said lot, a distance of 84.66 feet; thence on a curve to the right with a radius of 246.00 feet and a delta angle of 13°36'16", an arc length of 58.41 feet; thence North 10°25'19" West, a distance of 58.84 feet; thence North 79°34'41" East, a distance of 6.07 feet; thence North 10°25'19" West, a distance of 37.23 feet; thence North 90°00'00" East, a distance of 33.76 feet to the point of beginning.
Other Interests*	None
Judgment	Amount due as of August 10, 2009: $9,795.62, plus statutory interests and costs.
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*Other Interests: Lienholders or others who may claim an interest in the real estate.

Said real estate will be sold to satisfy a lien for delinquent taxes, charges, penalties, interest, and costs in the amounts as set forth following each of the above tracts of real estate, as above described, said lien for delinquent taxes, charges, penalties, interest, and costs having been determined and assessed by judgment of the above-described tracts of real estate. The real estate described in each of the items above set forth designated as a separately numbered cause of action will be sold separately.

The above-described real estate is to be sold without appraisement, and if such sale for want of time cannot be completed on the stated day, it shall be adjourned from day to day until completed. The real estate will be sold subject only to real estate taxes for 2010 and subsequent years, and shall be subject to valid covenants running with the land and to valid easements of record in use, if any there shall be.

No tract, lot, or piece of real estate offered for sale shall be sold, either directly or indirectly, to (1) any person interested in any tract lot or piece of real estate as owner or holder of the record title, his or her heirs, devisees, executors, administrators, or assigns; (2) any person who held an interest in a tract as owner or holder of the record title at any time when any tax constituting part of the County's judgment became due; (3) any parent, grandparent, child, grandchild, spouse, sibling, trustee, or trust beneficiary of a person enumerated in Paragraph (2); (4) with respect to a title holding corporation, any current or former stockholder, current officer or director, or any person having a relationship enumerated in Paragraph (3) to such stockholder, officer, or director; or (5) any person that is the record owner of other real estate upon which there are delinquent taxes of a general ad valorem tax nature or delinquent special assessments in existence as reflected by the records of the Douglas County Treasurer. Any purchaser of any tract of said real estate shall file with the Clerk of the District Court, an Affidavit stating that the purchase of the real estate was not made directly, or indirectly, for any person prohibited from purchasing.

Provided, that in the event the highest bid of any tract, lot, or piece of real estate above-described does not equal the delinquent taxes, charges, penalties, interest, and costs charged to it, the Sheriff may, at the discretion of the Board of County Commissioners, bid in said tract, lot, or piece of real estate in the name of the County.

Provided further, that the terms of the sale shall be cash or certified check. Successful bidders must pay the total amount due in cash or by certified check within two hours of the end of the sale.

Information for Bidders

1. All bidders must register and obtain a number to be used during the auction. Registration of any a partnership, limited liability company, corporation, trust, or other entity must disclose all of the partners, officers, directors, stockholders, members, trustees, beneficiaries, and other owners, as applicable.
2. Do not register under any name but your own. All bidders must be present in person to bid at the auction.
3. You cannot bid on any parcel if you were the owner at any time when any part of the tax lien became due, or if you are related to such person (parent, grandparent, child, grandchild, spouse, sibling, trustee, trust beneficiary; with respect to a title holding corporation, a current or former stockholder, current officer or director, or any person have a family relationship previously identified). Basically, if you have had some connection with the sale property when the taxes became due, do not bid before checking your eligibility to buy. In addition, you are not eligible to purchase if you are the record owner of other real estate in Douglas County with delinquent ad valorem taxes or special assessments. (K.S.A. 79-2812)Successful bidders must complete an Affidavit evidencing qualification, the form of which is available to review prior to the auction.
4. If, within a period of 10 years after the auction, you sell, give or convey any property purchased at this sale to any person who is not eligible to purchase at this sale, you may be liable for an amount equal to the tax judgment lien and interest thereon from the date of this sale.
5. Terms of the sale: CASH OR CERTIFIED CHECK. The total amount due must be paid within two hours of the end of the sale.
6. As a result of this Sheriff's Sale, all 2010 and prior year's taxes will be discharged. The purchaser will be responsible for payment of all taxes and specials for 2010 and subsequent years.
7. The sale is for real estate only. The sale does not include personal property left on the premises. If there is personal property upon the premises, you may wish to seek the advice of your attorney regarding your rights to it.
8. A Sheriff's Deed will be issued in the name of the successful registered bidder only. A Sheriff's Deed is similar to a Quit Claim Deed and marketable title is not guaranteed. The title acquired is only as good as the legal procedures of the suit and sale – no warranties are given. The property remains subject to valid easements, covenants, restrictions of record.
9. An additional $12 fee will be collected from each purchaser for each tract, to be applied on the recording fee charged by the Register of Deeds. Your deed (or deeds) will be filed directly with the Register of Deeds on your behalf after the sale has been confirmed by the Court. After recording, the original deed will be forwarded to you at the address you provide at the registration desk. Expect three to four weeks before the Court approves the sale and your deed is filed.
10. Douglas County, Kansas, the Douglas County Treasurer, the Board of County Commissioner of Douglas County, nor any of their agents, make any representation concerning the value, quality, condition, or potential of property offered for sale. Property is sold AS IS. The purchaser should make any such determination independently of these proceedings.
11. If you have any questions regarding your eligibility to bid or the terms of sale, please ask any representative of Douglas County or the auctioneers prior to commencement of the auction.