Notice of

Notice of

PUBLIC AUCTION SALE Under the authority in Internal Revenue Code section 6331, the property described below has been seized for nonpayment of Internal revenue taxes due from Puffin Investments Co., Inc. The property will be sold at public auction as provided by Internal Revenue Code section 6335 and related regulations. Date of Sale: April 10. 2003 Time of Sale: 1:00 O’clock PM Place of Sale: Ash Tree Stables. US Highway 211 between “Little" Washington. VA and Sperrvvllle VA. For directions to the sale site. Please call Phyllis Poore (5401 675-3228 Title Offered: Only the right, title, and interest of Puffin Investments Co.. Inc. In and to the property will be offered for sale. If requested, the Internal Revenue Service will furnish information about possible encumbrances, may be useful in determining the value of the interest being sold (See the back of this form for further details). Description of Property Two Hunt Master's Fox Hunting Horses, Irish draught/thoroughbreds. Sir Percy (Grey) and Sir Cedric (Grey) For complete details including a veterinary pre-sale examination, please visit our website at www.ustreas.gov/auctions/irs Property may be Inspected at: Payment Terms: Form of Payment: Ash Tree Stables, by appointment only, or one hour prior to sale. Call Phyllis Poore (540)675-3228 for appointment. [X]Full payment required on acceptance of highest bid (Two hours will be allowed to obtain certified funds from your bank) All payments must be by cash, certified check, cashier's or treasurer's check or by a United States postal, bank, express, or telegraph money order. Make check or money order payable to the Internal Revenue Service. Signature Name and Title (Typed) Date M.B. Harper M.B. Harper, Property Appraisal & 03/17/2003 Liquidation Specialist Address for information About the Sale Phone 4995 Lacross Rd., Suite 1400-A (843)566-0369 North Charleston, SC 29406 Ext 206 3-27-03 #488717