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Potty fight bubbles to surface By Janis Reid Staff Reporter
The Coupeville Historic Waterfront Association plans to raise a little bit of a stink over bathrooms. The group of merchants plans to ask the Town Council to reopen the town’s public restrooms during festivals on a limited basis. “It is problematic,” said Vickie Chambers, executive director of the Coupeville Historic Waterfront Association. This issue was raised during the Musselfest recap at the group’s March meeting. Chambers said that having the bathrooms closed completely during festivals like Musselfest, which draws thousands of locals and visitors each year, has caused issues — particularly for mothers seeking a place to change their children or to nurse, for those with special needs and for other unique situations. While the organizers of large festivals are responsible for bringing in sufficient
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John White, at left, and Bob Wagner practice sea shanties at a recent Shift Sailors practice. Shanty Fest is Saturday in Coupeville.
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Ebey’s board against pot restrictions By Janis Reid Staff Reporter
The Trust Board of Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve said that farmers should be able to grow and process recreational marijuana within the area if they wish. Island County is in the process of developing an ordinance in response to the state’s passing of Initiative 502, which legalized recreational marijuana. Originally, the Island County Planning Commission recommended that the county restrict marijuana operations to the
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Shifty Sailors share shanties By Michelle Beahm Staff Reporter
“And all of the years, all the tears and the laughter, are there in the stories they tell,” the Shifty Sailors sang during practice last week. And there will be plenty of stories to tell as the group sings “Away to America” and many other nautical-themed and old-timey songs during the fifth annual Shanty Fest 6:30 p.m. Saturday, April 12. It will be a historic, if briny, occasion. The Shifty Sailors are now the largest shanty group in the country, with 20 singers. They also have an accordion, three guitars, a harmonica and percussion to back up the singing. “We don’t need any more than that,” said Vern Olsen, founding member of the Shifty Sailors. “We just need our instruments, we need our voices. And we sing a lot.”
The event will be held at the Coupeville Recreation Hall for the first time this year. Another first will be the presence of an East Coast shanty group, the Rum-Soaked Crooks, joining in the concert. Tom Goux and Jacek Sulanowski, two members of the Rum-Soaked Crooks, are bringing their performance of “Music and Poetry of the Sea” to Coupeville for the Shanty Fest. They’ll also be performing 2:30 p.m. that same day at the Coupeville Library. They’re old friends of the Shifty Sailors, hav-
ing performed with them in the past. “We went back and sang for them, and had a great time with them,” Olsen said. Also performing at Shanty Fest is Pint & Dale, a shanty-singing duo from Washington state. All three shanty groups will be performing. Tickets to the show are $20 for adults, and free for children. All of the proceeds from Shanty Fest 2014 will go to the Island County
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Oso landslide relief
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In 2012, the Deep Sea, a derelict vessel anchored in Penn Cove, caught fire and spilled thousands of gallons of diesel fuel. Megan Hansen photo
Peggy Swart, of Greenbank, writes words of encouragement to victims of the Oso Landslide Saturday at the Coupeville Farmers Market. Residents in and around Coupeville raised nearly $1,500 Saturday during an Oso Relief fundraiser at Coupeville Farmers Market. The cash and coin drive was a collaboration between the market, Coupeville Historic Waterfront Association and Coupeville Chamber. A booth at the market featured a giant card visitors could sign, sending well wishes and words of encouragement for the landslide victims and survivors. In all, $1,475 was raised in change, cash and checks, said Vickie Chambers, executive director of the historic waterfront association. “I am so proud of our community for giving so much.”
‘Creep’ reportedly scoping houses The Coupeville Town Marshal’s Office responded to the following calls:
Monday, March 31 4:59 p.m., someone accidentally dialed 911 while walking on Northeast Schefflera Place.
Tuesday, April 1 5:03 a.m., a woman reported someone was rattling her door knob, attempting to get in her Northeast Lindsay Street residence.
Wednesday, April 2 10 a.m., police investigated a landline hangup call from Linds Pharmacy.
5:49 p.m., a man on Heller Road reported his neighbor, whom he filed a complaint against a few days prior, is now harassing him by videotaping him in his home, flipping him off and banging on windows.
Friday, April 4 11:41 a.m., a man reported his vehicle’s windshield was broken while parked at a park-n-ride location on South Main Street. 11:55 a.m., a person who rented the Coupeville Recreation Hall called because they did not have a key to get in and the office was closed.
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11:55 a.m., a caller reported a white Toyota has been parked at the Monroe Landing boat ramp for four days.
10:35 a.m., a caller reported a vehicle on South Ebey Road that had been abandoned there for the last two years.
3:22 p.m., a man was screaming and breaking the windows of his van parked on Coachman Lane.
11:43 a.m., Whidbey General Hospital requested police assist with an unruly ambulance patient.
3:23 p.m., a woman called to report someone from Google called her to say her e-mail was infecting others.
Saturday, April 5 8:40 a.m., police marked an abandoned white Toyota parked at Monroe Landing Road and Scenic Heights Road. 9:47 a.m., a caller reported trespassing at a Northeast Maple Place residence. 11:56 a.m., a caller reported an abandoned Lincoln Continental has been parked at the park n ride on South Main Street for months. 11:38 p.m., a patient at Whidbey General Hospital was refusing to leave.
Sunday, April 6 9:15 a.m., a caller reported a suspicious man on Keystone Avenue. The caller said the man is known for scoping out houses and also that he is a “creep.” 1:33 p.m., two juveniles were seen standing up in a blue Mercury van going southbound on State Highway 20 at Northwest Broadway Street.
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Inslee signs bill taking aim at derelict vessels By Justin Burnett South Whidbey Record
The 2012 sinking of the F/V Deep Sea in Penn Cove is again making waves across Washington. For the second year in a row, Gov. Jay Inslee signed into law last week legislation combating the state’s derelict vessel problem. The bill, 2SHB 2457, follows on the heels of a bill passed in 2013 that addressed the same issue and was crafted in response to the Deep Sea’s sinking. The new rules are an environmental victory for Puget Sound, said Rep. Norma Smith, R-Clinton, and set an example for other coastal states struggling with the issue. “This truly is landmark legislation,” said Smith. “This isn’t just a crisis for Washington, it’s a crisis for all coastal communities … This really does raise the bar for owners and sellers,” she added. Key elements of the legislation prohibits the sale of “unseaworthy” vessels older than 40 years and more than 65 feet in length. And those that can be sold must have insurance at the time of the sale. The new law also requires moorage facilities and owners of vessels secured at these locations to carry marine
insurance. In May 2012, the 140-foot crab boat Deep Sea caught fire and went down just outside Penn Cove Shellfish’s mussel rafts, spilling thousands of gallons of diesel fuel. The boat, owned by Renton resident Rory Westmoreland, was illegally moored for months and was uninsured. State and federal efforts to contain the spill, raise and dispose of the derelict vessel would cost taxpayers $5.4 million. The incident made headlines across Washington and sparked legislation in 2013 to aid the state Department of Natural Resource’s Derelict Vessel Removal program. It preserved what was special one-time funding for the program, but also stiffened existing rules concerning derelict vessels. It also required a work group of legislators and state agency staff to convene after the session and develop a list of solutions for the ongoing environmental problem. At the time, Vessel Removal Program Manager Melissa Ferris said the state was aware of about 165 problem vessels. The current number could not be verified as attempts to reach Ferris Thursday and Friday were unsuccessful. The legislation signed into law by Inslee this week includes portions which go
into effect this year, and others on Jan. 1, 2015. It also establishes an annual “derelict vessel removal fee” of $1 per foot on commercial vessels that are required to be listed with the state Department of Revenue. Money goes into the state’s Derelict Vessel Removal Account. The law exempts vessel deconstruction activities from the retail sales and use tax, and creates new penalties for failing to register a vessel. Inslee called the legislation, and the state’s derelict vessel program, a great success for Washington and other states. “DNR’s Derelict Vessel Removal Program is an award-winning model for the rest of the nation,” the governor said, in an April 2 news release. “This legislation is significant, not only because of what the bill does, but how it galvanized both sides of the aisle and a diverse group of stakeholders to develop workable solutions.” Smith, a Clinton resident, helped spearhead the bill. She said it was a collective effort, and that the work group gathered weekly for months to generate the list of solutions. “I’m just thrilled it got signed into law,” Smith said. “We’re hoping this is really the foundation for change.”
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Gray whales return to Sound The “Saratoga” gray whales have returned to Whidbey and Camano island waters for their annual threemonth feeding foray in Puget Sound. Whidbey-based Orca Network’s whale sighting network received its first report of a North Puget Sound gray whale on Feb. 28 in the water off Whidbey. Additional sightings over the past few weeks confirmed
the presence of eight of the 10 to 12 individual gray whales that frequent the area each spring. Cascadia Research of Olympia has studied this population of Puget Sound gray whales for decades, identifying individuals by the markings on the underside of their flukes, as well as by patterns of barnacles, scars, and markings. One whale named “Patch,”
or number 49, was first identified by Cascadia in Whidbey waters in 1991 and is a favorite of many local whale watchers. He is easily identifiable by the large white patch on his right side, as well as white patches on the underside of his flukes. This small group of resident gray whales typically arrive in the region in early March and stays through the end of May or early June.
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The Victoria Clipper dropped a group of whale watchers at Coupeville Wharf for a two-hour lunch break Saturday. In 2014 the Clipper will arrive at approximately noon and leave at 2 p.m. on April 12-13, April 26-27, May 4 and May 10-11. On May 17-18 there will be a 4 p.m. arrival and 6 p.m. departure. In 2013 Coupeville hosted 12 sailings with 1,734 passengers.
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Concert to benefit Oso landslide victim By Ron Newberry Staff Reporter
over the lives taken The feeling of loss home on Whidbey hit in the Oso landslide Island. the island are rallying And residents on to help. is planned for Friday A benefit concert Roller Barn in Oak the night, April 4, at Jefferds, an Oso resiHarbor to help Seth and granddaughter wife dent who lost his 22 mudslide. during the March of Whidbey resiphotos of Jefferds is the brother Megan Hansen Jefferds, co-owners sh. Fund was dents Ian and Rawle Penn Cove Shellfi from Ebey’s Forever Right: Coupeville-based explains how a grant Christina Jefferds Perkins House. Seth Jefferds’ wife granddaughter Above: Kathy Baxter windows and the roof of thethe house’s original sidsiding, used to replace removed siding, which revealed and their 4-month-oldin the Jefferds’ Oso were when with historic materials. Last April crews Sanoah Huestis replaced the roof Stillaguamish River the along ing. Crews also home the slide struck. his wife and grand“He lost his house, Karen Jefferds, child,” said his sister-in-law certainly. not the only one Ian’s wife. “He’s everything we can to applications. to review the grant We’re trying to do life,” she said. the established $160,000 in funding requested, his Baxter had to match “With over with nine help him rebuild wanted to be involved all of the grants, of 12 applicants, with people of “A lot there were a total grants,” said Carol Castelgoal funds. money for him.” Baxter said, her projects awarded to help generate d band Johnny Bullfor Ebey’s Landing During the process, what it needed to be Whidbey-base benefit concert, with house lano, office administrator Reserve. was to make the what she wanted. the National Historicalprojects include the instaldog will perform 6:30 p.m. and music startand not all about of the year, she’s fondly Some of those doors opening at are $50. floor and rafter stabiliOver the course Mable. lation of a hay mow ing at 7:30 p.m. Tickets Barn; shingle roof Barn is being donamed the house like she’s standing up The use of the Roller Hot zation at the Comstock protection at the “She just looks as is pizza from window said this week. replacement and and chimney repair and nated for the event, from Flyers Restaustraighter,” Baxter beer project on the Engle Water Tower; at the Old County Rocks Pizza and As Baxter’s preservation a new batch of property window/sill restoration rant and Brewery. sold at Flyers, Re/ house nears a close, opportunity. on Madrona Way.Reserve is all same the House Hansen Tickets are being and Ace Hardware given Court Megan By Historical owners are being of Ebey’s Landing Na“Ebey’s Landing people, their homes Max Acorn Properties Editor its 2014 The Trust Board bayleaf, the Front of the Reserve announced about the history said Paul Whelan, who in Oak Harbor and Apple Market in from tional Historical Red a punch list away and their buildings,”review board. “Ebey’s Street Grill and Kathy Baxter is home. grant recipients. grants aim to stabilize and served on the grant Coupeville. firefighter in completing her dream her newly preserved the The matching page 7 buildings listed on Seth Jefferds, a volunteer As she walks through Natasha Huestis See GRANTS, farmhouse in Ebey’s sustain iconic heritage ocof Historic Places. Oso, and his stepdaughter this and renovated historic when the mudslide National Register advisory committee was historical Reserve had gone to town Landing National how all the stars aligned at a week until searchAn independent curred. It took nearlyof their loved ones. week, she ponders ers found the bodies 45, was a dental ofjust the right time. purchased the Perkins Christina Jefferds, Last year Baxter known for her and located on Ebey fice manager in Marysville House, built in 1890 gentle-heartedness. person,” Karen JefEbey’s Road. a grant from the Baxter “She was a great With the help of financing, personal Monday. and said a into ferds Forever Fund we’re all in the old farmhouse “I guess like anybody, with it the best was able to convert dealing Fund mourning. We’re dream. the Ebey’s Forever As we can.” The grant from siding. and doors was $11,000 for windows,
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Fair board spent too much money on plan Editor, Since moving to Whidbey Island nine years ago, a repeated theme coming from Island County is that of lack of funding for critical issues, crime prevention, public health, the court system, etc. In September of 2013, the three commissioners approved $71,000 for a strategic plan to reorganize the fairgrounds. This money was paid out of the general fund. This strategic plan included mathematical errata. In addition, it included a plan that would only benefit some local Langley businesses, but was
of no benefit to the rest of the county — meaning the remainder of South Whidbey, Central Whidbey, North Whidbey and Camano Island. Rather than “save the fairgrounds,” the theme of this report was “raze the fairgrounds.” Most of the buildings were slated for demolition, including many of the barns used for the fair. In their place would be more commercial, public event structures, including multiple structures unnecessary for a fairground. Financing loans included secured and non-secured bonds, etc. It was a disaster in the making. Annual payroll alone would exceed $600,000, and when added to maintenance, debt repayment, etc. could well exceed $2 million per annum.
This is for an events center that would only benefit a few select Langley businesses. No serious, pragmatic attention was paid to supporting infrastructure (consider ferry service when our events center hosts 1.4 events per day, 365 days a year). No mention was made of environmental impact of paving the area. This was extreme foolishness on the part of all three commissioners, spearheaded by Helen Price Johnson. In my world, $71,000 is way too much for the “study” and $15 million is way too much for a taxpayer burden.
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The true meaning of rockin’ a potluck
Harry Anderson Rockin’ a Hard Place What is it about life on the Rock that makes all of us so contented most of the time? Can’t be the weather — too wet. Can’t be the booming economy — it isn’t. Can’t be the scintillating night life — um, let’s not go there. So, why are we so content? Here’s my theory: We go to a lot of potlucks. Think about it. How else would we enjoy all manner of local food favorites concocted by people who know how to make them,
drink cheap — let’s make that “good for the price” – wine and hear all manner of Rock chatter and important gossip? All for the admission price of a casserole or a plate of raw vegetables. But instead of me saying more, let’s hear it from a contented couple about to go to one. These are people I made up, but I bet you’ll recognize them. What I notice about couples who live on the Rock is that, come rain, wind, landslides, power outages or tourists,they’re always very, very content. Love this island. Never been happier. Can’t imagine living anywhere else. So, here’s my impression of pre-potluck chatter between Chad and Chick, a cheerfully contented couple from Coupeville. “What time we supposed to go,” Chad asks.
“They said to be at Sid and Sal’s by six,” Chick responds. “That means six-thirty, doesn’t it? What are we bringing?” Chad asks. To which Chick responds, “The usual. Deviled eggs and three-bean salad.” A contented Chad says, “No need to change that! But I do hope Sal doesn’t make her celery stuffed with whatever that is.” A puzzled Chick responds, “Why’s that?” “I’d never tell her, but it tastes kind of funny. I don’t know what she puts in it. But I do hope Lon and Lou bring their Rockwell beans. The Sherman Family recipe. You know if they’re coming?” Chad says. Chick responds, “Those two haven’t missed a potluck in 10 years. You’ll sooner see a sunny day in December than for Lon and Lou
to bring something other than Rockwell beans to a potluck.” “Well, you’re right about that,” Chad acknowledges. “And let’s hope Tom and Trish bring their chicken casserole with those crispy onion things on top. Say, this is making me hungry!” Chick admonishes, “Now don’t spoil your appetite, Chad! There’s always too much to eat at a Whidbey potluck. You’ll never starve. Dave and Dixie will be there, too. They always bring something they make with the zucchini they grow.” “Remember that zucchini I brought in from our garden last September?” Chad asks. “If I hadn’t picked it right then, that green monster would probably have weighed four pounds the next day! That stuff grows like a weed on Whidbey.” Chick adds, “I still have a
bunch of it in the freezer. I’ll make some zucchini bread to take to the Methodist potluck on Sunday. And, thank God we live on Whidbey! Mountains, water, friendly people, potlucks and more zucchini than we can eat. What more could you ask for? “We are blessed,” Chad says. “Know what? While you’re making those deviled eggs, I’ll sneak in a little nap before we go. Wake me up around 5:45, would you, so I can put on a clean pair of jeans and fresh T-shirt?” To which Chick quickly responds, “OK, but don’t put your grass-stained sneakers on the couch!” I told you that you’d recognize these people. Now go get ready for the next potluck!
Bridging the ‘valley of death’ for biofuels
E. Kirsten Peters Rock Doc As a child, I learned about the “valley of the shadow of death” from the twenty-third Psalm. A similar image is conjured up by economists who talk about the “valley of death.” They mean that potentially deadly stage in the life of a business when production needs to be massively scaled up, but investors
aren’t willing to make that leap based only on pilotscale results, or because the economics of full-scale production are still iffy. One segment of the young biofuels industry is approaching that valley. Here’s the background: part of the biofuel realm is called the “cellulosic” industry. It requires breaking down cellulose from woody material like trees and crop residue, then using the simple sugars that result to ferment alcohol that can be used as fuels for transportation. One of the nation’s leading experts in cellulosic fuels research is Professor Norman Lewis of Washington State University. He understands that alternative fuels must be economical to be useful. “At the end of the day, people want to go green, but not if it means they are red
in their pockets,” Lewis told me recently. Lewis and others working on his team have some ideas that may help bridge the gap from what’s doable in the lab to what could be economically viable in the real world. They are researching the use of genetically modified hybrid poplar trees to produce specialty chemicals that command a considerably higher price than biofuels. One such chemical is 2-phenylethanol. That’s a mouthful written down as a chemist does, but it’s a delightful noseful when you sniff it as I did, because it’s the active ingredient in the scent of roses. And the rosy chemical is valuable stuff, much more so than high-volume but low-cost fuel. Lewis’ team is working to make poplars that are biochemical factories that produce rosy and high-
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United Methodists hold special Easter services The Coupeville United Methodist Church will hold services on three days during Easter week, commemorating Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Sunday. The Maundy Thursday service will be held 7 p.m. April 17 in the church sanctuary. The word “maundy” comes from the Latin for “commandment,” and reminds Christians of the commandment given by Jesus to love one another as he had loved them (John 13:34). This service includes
communion, to commemorate the Last Supper. Good Friday service will be held 3 p.m. April 18, and will be primarily a prayer service to recognize the day of Jesus’ death. The glory of the resurrection will be celebrated on Easter Sunday, April 20, starting with a Sunrise Service 7 a.m. at Sunnyside Cemetery, followed by breakfast at the church and traditional Easter Service at 11 a.m. in the sanctuary at the church. For more information contact the church office at 360-678-4256.
Marshal’s office to collect unwanted prescriptions The Coupeville Marshal’s Office will be accepting potentially dangerous expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 26 at Coupeville Town Hall, 4 N.E. Seventh St. Bring medications for disposal to Town Hall. The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked. The Take Back event is being held in conjunction with collections in Oak Harbor and Freeland, through Oak Harbor police and Island County Sheriff’s Office, in collaboration with the Drug Enforcement Agency. Last October, Americans turned in nearly 324 tons of prescription drugs at 5,683 sites operated by the DEA and its thousands of state and local law enforce-
ment partners. In its seven previous Take Back events, the DEA and its partners took in over 3.4 million pounds — more than 1,700 tons — of pills. This initiative addresses a vital public safety and public health issue. Medicines that languish in home cabinets are highly susceptible to diversion, misuse and abuse. Rates of prescription drug abuse in the U.S. are alarmingly high, as are the number of accidental poisonings and overdoses due to these drugs. In addition, Americans are now advised that their usual methods for disposing of unused medicines — flushing them down the toilet or throwing them in the trash — both pose potential safety and health hazards.
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dren and attending colleges in Fairbury and Crete, Neb. Mildred earned a teaching certificate, graduating from Doane College, and she taught in several rural schools in Nebraska before moving to Granite Falls, Wash. where she taught in the elementary school while Phil drove school buses. She received a bachelor’s degree in education from Western Washington University and continued teaching in Granite Falls School District until her retirement. She served as president of the Granite Falls Educational Association, served on the Granite Falls School Board and was a director on the Board of Educational Service District 189 for 10 years. Mildred and Phil were long-time members of Zion United Church of Christ in Gladstone, Neb. Mildred was active as a Girls’ Guild leader, a member of the Women’s Guild, a Sunday school teacher and a church camp counselor. She was chosen as Nebraska State President of the UCC Church women’s organization and has continually served in leadership roles in church groups both locally and regionally, including as a moderator of Arlington United Church for several terms. After moving to Rolling Hills near Oak Harbor in 1991, Mildred became an active member of the Coupeville United Methodist Church, involving herself in the United Methodist Women in various capacities. After retiring, Mildred spent time traveling in various parts of the world and visiting her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mildred has lived a life of volunteer service: She was a 4-H leader, a charter member of the Friendly Thursday Club in Jefferson County, Neb., and organized Girls’ Guild and a middle school girls’ club. She worked with troubled children, both in the classroom and in sheltering runaway girls — wards of the court. She was a member of
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Snohomish County Citizens’ Review Board to help the courts’ decisions concerning dysfunctional families, and she sponsored a Polish refugee family in her home until they learned English and obtained employment. In Island County, Mildred volunteered at the Fort Casey Lighthouse and Oak Harbor Senior Center in the gift shop, and more than once was a judge for History Day entrants. Her memberships included Fairbury Nebraska Business and Professional Women, charter member of the Friendly Thursday Club in Jefferson County, Neb., County Extension Club and Church Women United. After moving to Washington in 1961, she also was a member of NEA, WEA, the Granite Falls Alumni Association, Friends of the Library in Granite Falls and in Coupeville, Lady Lions in Granite Falls, United Methodist Women, UMC Covenant Group, Coupeville Garden Club, Historical Societies in both Snohomish and Island counties and WSU Beachwatchers. Honors received during her life included the PTA Golden Acorn Award, Granite Falls Alumni Award as outstanding educator, Granite Falls Grange Citizen of the Year, Educational Service District Award for Service and nomination by the Granite Falls faculty for teacher of the year. Mildred gained the admiration and gratitude of her peers, family and friends for her tireless service to others throughout her life. Survivors include four of her children and their spouses, the Rev. Dr. Philip L. and Patricia Eisenhauer of Gig Harbor, Wash.; Dr. Richard D. and Ardith Eisenhauer of Marysville, Wash.; Judith and Mauro Losz, of Middletown, Ohio; and Joann and John Roomes of Coupeville, with whom she lived for nine of the final years of her life. Mildred is also survived by one brother, Kenneth Averill of Caldwell, Idaho; son-in-law Lawrence Kientz of Junction City, Kan.; 20 grandchildren; 45 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; sundry nieces, nephews and cousins; and a host of friends. Mildred was preceded in
death by Philip, her husband of 50 years (1978); parents Carl and Mamie Averill; an infant daughter, Karen Lou (1938); her eldest daughter, Janice Kientz of Junction City, Kan. (2012); son David Eisenhauer of Graford, Texas (2012); four sisters; five brothers; and a grandson, Gregory Eisenhauer. A memorial service was held 2 p.m. Saturday, April 5, 2014, at Coupeville United Methodist Church. Services and burial followed at Zion United Church of Christ in Gladstone, Neb., where she was buried next to her husband. Mildred suggested memorial contributions may be made to the Zion United Church of Christ, Gladstone, Neb.; the First United Methodist Church, Coupeville; and Oak Harbor Senior Center. Please visit Mildred’s page in the Book of Memories hosted at www. wallinfuneralhome.com to share memories and condolences.
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Whidbey Island resident Charles Raymond Benthin passed away of natural causes Sunday morning March 16, 2014 at Careage of Whidbey in Coupeville. Born March 8, 1924, he was 90 years old. He served 22 years in the Army and was honorably discharged in 1965. He was preceded in death by his wife Alta Mae and daughter Carol. He is survived by son John, granddaughters Katie and Jennie and great-grandchildren Abbey, Brandon and Ava.
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Soroptimists announce awards By Michelle Beahm Staff Reporter
Soroptimist International of Coupeville gave out three awards to honor women helping others in their community. Awards were given to Coupeville High School seniors Breeanna Messner and Julia Felici in recognition of their local volunteer work. The students received the Violet Richardson Award, which Soroptimists award to girls ages 14-17. Winners receive money for both themselves and the a volunteer organization in which they are involved. Messner, the first place recipient of the Violet Richardson Award, chose the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Island County organization to receive the donation. She volunteers with the group, as well as others, including the Boys and Girls Club. As an elementary student, she helped raise money for mosquito nets to help stop the spread of malaria, and even gave up birthday presents one year in favor of donations to that charity. In her application essay, Messner wrote, “helping people will be a priority for years to come.” Messer said she plans to put her award money towards college, where she wants to major in basic medical science. Her long term-goals, she said, include being either a sports medicine doctor or a part of Doctors Without Borders. The second place winner of the Violet Richardson Award, Felici chose the International Order of Rainbow Girls as the organization to receive the donation. Felici is a member of the organization, and is a past leader, or Worthy Advisor, of her Rainbow Girls assembly. She was also involved with Relay for Life, selling sweatshirts to help raise breast cancer awareness.
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Soroptimist International of Coupeville will hold the annual Easter Egg Hunt, 10 a.m. April 19 and Coupeville Town Park.
Annual Easter Egg Hunt is April 19 at Town Park By Ron Newberry Staff Reporter
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From left, Julia Felici, Vivian Rogers-Decker and Breeanna Messner accept awards from Soroptimist International of Coupeville. She also helped raise almost $30,000 for Northwest Harvest, a big contributor of the local food bank. “I have watched her … grow from this wild crazy girl to a leader,” said Naomi Robinson, a representative of the Rainbow Girls. Felici said she plans to put her award money toward college, where she wants to major in early childhood education. Felici said she is considering a career as a teacher, either for high school or elementary students. The third award given by the Soroptimists was the Ruby Award. That award recognizes women who help women, children and men. This year’s recipient was Vivian Rogers-Decker, a Soroptimist member who started SPIN Cafe. SPIN Cafe, which stands for “Serving People in Need,” was a “community engagement center,” said Rogers-Decker. SPIN provides free meals, vocational training and more to locals in need of a little help. “What I want is for
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Oak Harbor School District, the committee decided Rogers-Decker deserved the award. “Vivian’s done a lot for this community, not just the SPIN Cafe,” said Dawn Hesselgrave, a member of Soroptimists. SPIN Cafe will be the recipient of Rogers-Decker’s award money. Nearly every member of SIOC was present Wednesday to honor the recipients, as were representatives of Big Brothers Big Sisters and the Rainbow Girls. “I think tonight, everybody has seen the gift of giving,” said Vaughan. Soroptimists or SPIN Cafe each have Facebook pages.
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Sue Blouin is gearing up for the big day. Not just Saturday, April 19, when the 24th annual Easter Egg Hunt put on by Soroptimist International of Coupeville takes place at Coupeville Town Park. But she’ll have her hands full two days later when she stocks up on prizes and other clearance items for the 2015 event. That’s part of the duties as the event chairperson. “I go the day after Easter and clear off all the shelves in town,” she said. In store for kids at the Easter Egg hunt this year are 3,000 candy-filled plastic eggs. “It’s the highest we’ve
ever had,” Blouin said. Separate areas are cordoned off for simultaneous egg hunts for three different age groups from age 1 to 9. There also will be a coin toss for children 10 and older. The egg hunts start promptly at 10 a.m., so arriving early is imperative, Blouin said, to avoid “a lot of sad faces.” Raffle tickets will be sold for a chance to win prize-filled Easter Egg baskets. Tickets are $1 apiece, six for $5 or 12 for $10. An Easter Bunny will be on hand for photo opportunities. Food donations are encouraged to help Gifts from the Heart Food Bank. For more information, Blouin may be reached at sueblouin@comcast.net
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Meerkerk hosting fairy party It’s amazing what a child can make with a poppy seed pod, a little moss and a few dried leaves. The result is part of the magic that comes with one of Meerkerk Gardens’ most widely anticipated children’s events. Girls and boys from all over Whidbey Island, and some off-islanders visiting grandparents, will gather at the woodland gardens in Greenbank for “Meerkerk
Magic” from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 12. It is an annual event that gives children a chance to spread their wings — literally. Young girls dress up as fairies sporting wings and fancy dresses with garlands in their hair. The event is centered around an activity for children to create their own fairy dolls with natural materials gathered by Meerkerk Gardens volunteers from the gardens and forested areas. “We’ve been playing with
Kindergarten registration night to be held May 22 Coupeville Elementary School will be hosting a kindergarten registration night 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday, May 22 in the school library. This parent-only event will cover topics including: What you can do to help your child be ready for the first day of school; what is kindergarten; what is expected of a kindergartner; transportation; meet the teachers; registering for
kindergarten and getting and staying involved in your child’s education. Students who are or will be 5 years-old by Aug. 31, 2014 are eligible for enrollment. Pre-registration will begin Monday, April 21. In order to register, parents must have a copy of the child’s birth certificate and proof of vaccination. For questions, call 360678-2474.
‘Bowl for Kids’ Sake’ event for BBBS slated for May 3 Big Brothers Big Sisters of Island County will hold its Spring fundraiser, Bowl for Kid’s Sake., 9:30-11 a.m. Saturday, May 3 in Oak Harobr. The bowl event is
filled with bowling, food and fun. Be a team captain and form a team, be an individual bowler, donate, be a sponsor. For information call 360-279-0644.
fairies for close to 15 years,” said Susie Reynolds, nursery manager at Meerkerk Gardens. The “Meerkerk Magic” event dates back even further, started in 1994 by Kristi O’Donnell, according to Annie Horton, who once again will be on hand dressed up as the fairy godmother. Horton has been dressing up since the event’s inception 20 years ago. “I’m a big, ol’ fairy person,” she said. Admission for Meerkerk
Careage residents perform puppet show By Michelle Beahm Staff Reporter
“Welcome to Charlotte’s Web,” said Rene Schlangen, the activities director at Careage of Whidbey. Residents of the care center recently performed a puppet show for day care children. The show, inspired by the Reader’s Theaters that attracted a handful of people for skits and other small activities, was put on by about a dozen adult residents and Careage staffers. The idea for a puppet show started in January, but it wasn’t until the beginning of March that production actually started. It took three weeks to prepare for the performance. “As soon as I said it was
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Lydia Fries is dressed for the occasion at the 2012 Meerkerk Magic event. The event, which draws youngsters from all over Whidbey Island, takes place from noon-4 p.m. Saturday, April 12 at Meerkerk Gardens.
Magic is $5. Children under 16 are free. Meerkerk Gardens, made up 10 acres of display and educational gardens and 43 acres of forested preserve, is located at 3531 Meerkerk Lane in Greenbank off Resort Road. “It’s a magical place,” Horton said. “I think the little kids sense that. And this is a beautiful, beautiful time of year.” For information, call 360-678-1912 or 360-2220121, or email to meerkerk@ whidbey.net
for the day care, everybody just kind of jumped on,” Schlangen said. There were five puppeteers for the show, and eight people responsible for narration. Schlangen worked with the readers to familiarize them with lines. “This has been quite a coup,” Shlangen said. “If you’ve ever been here, you know that just doesn’t happen.” Staff member Lanida Brophy was responsible for making the patterns for the puppets, but it was some of the residents who actually sewed them and applied the faces on each of the puppets. “This has truly been a labor of love,” said Schlangen. The show attracted more than 30 adults, including residents, staff and family members, as well as about 20
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Residents of Careage of Whidbey narrate and perform a puppet show for children. children from the day care center. “It was pretty remarkable how much they enjoyed this,” said Schlangen. According to Schlangen, many of the residents were involved in the “art scene” in the past, in one form or another. Because of this, Schlan-
gen said she thinks that these sorts of events are important as therapy for the adult residents. This was the first puppet show performed by the residents of Careage, but Shlangen does not plan for it to be the last. The goal is to do a Dr. Seuss show at the end of the summer.
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ISLAND TRANSIT MECHANIC (Wages DOE) Island Transit is accepting applications for a fulltime position of Mechanic. Under the supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor, this individual will perform mechanical tasks in the diagnosis of malfunctions, preventative maintenance, and the repair of diesel and gasoline vehicles and equipment. Requires a knowledge in all areas of the field of assignment, with at least two (2) years experience in the repair and maintenance of heavy duty diesel and auto equipment. Island Transit provides a comprehensive package of benefits. A pre-employment physical including DOT drug testing is required. Applications and infor mation about the job requirements for the position can be obtained from our website at www.islandtransit.org or at the Oak Harbor C i t y H a l l , C o u p ev i l l e Town Hall and Langley City Hall.
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EXPERIENCED WELDERS NEEDED (Anacortes) Experienced welders needed. Need to be able to weld FCAW in all positions and able to pass a WABO weld test. Applications can be obtained in the office or found on our website at www.tbailey.com Please submit your applications and/or resume in person at: 12441 Bartholomew Rd Anacortes or email to : jburton@tbailey.com or asexton@tbailey.com
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Needed PT, $16.00/hr starting wage, South Whidbey area. Must have own car. Email resume to: thehouse@whidbey.com REPORTER T h e C ov i n g t o n / M a p l e Valley Reporter, a division of Sound Publishing Inc. is seeking a seasoned general assignment reporter with writing exper ience and photography skills. This is a senior position and is based out of the Covington office. The primary coverage will be city government, business, sports, general assignment stor ies; and may include arts coverage. Schedule includes evening and/or weekend work. As a Reporter for Sound Publishing, you will be expected to: generate 8-10 by-line stories per week; use a digital camera to take photographs of the stories you cover ; post on the publication’s web site; blog and use Twitter on the web; layout pages, using InDesign; shoot and edit videos for the web. The most highly valued traits are: commitment to community jour nalism and ever ything from short, brieftype stories about people and events to examining issues facing the community; to be inquisitive and resourceful in the coverage of assigned beats; to be comfor table producing five bylined stories a week; the ability to write stories that are tight and to the point; to be a motivated self-starter; to be able to establish a rapport with the community. Candidates must have excellent communication and organizational skills, and be able to work effectively in a deadline-driven environment. Minimu m o f t wo ye a r s o f previous newspaper experience is required. Position also requires use of personal vehicle, possession of valid WA State Driver’s License and proof of active vehicle insurance. We offer a competitive hourly wage and benefits package including health insurance, paid time off (vacation, sick, and holidays), and 401K (currently with an employer match.) Email us your cover letter, resume, and include five examples of your best work showcasing your reporting skills and writing chops to:
This position is opened until filled. Initial consideration will be given to those applications postmarked no later than hreast@soundpublishing.com Tuesday, April 22, 2014 or mail to: a n d w i l l b e a c c e p t e d Sound Publishing, Inc. only if mailed to the fol19426 68th Avenue S. lowing address: Kent, WA 98032, ATTN: HR/COV Island Transit Sound Publishing is an Mechanic Position Equal Opportunity Em19758 SR 20 ployer (EOE) and Coupeville, WA strongly supports diver98239 sity in the wor kplace. Check out our website to Island Transit is an find out more about us! Equal Opportunity and www.soundpublishing.com M/F/D/V Employer
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Seasonal position available at Useless Bay Golf & C.C. Apply in person 5725 South Country Club Dr. Langley Wa. 98260 Email resume to: blane.hezel@useless baygolf.com Or fax 360.321.9556 blane.hezel@uselessbaygolf.com
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TOWN OF COUPEVILLE Job Announcement TEMPORARY SEASONAL HELP The Town of Coupeville is accepting applications for a temporary position, to assist with mowing, we e d - e a t i n g , o u t d o o r maintenance, flower barrel watering and other laborer type duties. The position is full time, until approximately October 1. Must be a high school graduate or GED, have a valid WA State Driver’s license, at least 18 years of age, and able to operate equipment and lift up to 50 lbs. Wage is $12 per hour. Applications available at Town Hall, 4 NE Seventh St, Coupeville, or by contacting clerktreasurer@townof coupeville.org or calling 360-678-4461, ext 7. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. clerktreasurer@townofcoupeville.org
NEWSROOM CLERK. Sound Publishing, Inc. and the Whidbey NewsTimes, an award-winning newspaper, is seeking an energetic, detailed-or iented Newsroom Clerk. This is an entr y-level position, working in a deadlineoriented newsroom. Position will include typesetting copy, information gathering, proofreading, and uploading to websites. Skills required include: keyboarding; strong spelling, grammar and organizational skills; familiarity with AP style; and ability to multitask. M u s t h ave a f l ex i bl e schedule for this 32-hours-per-week position. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package including health insurance, paid time off (vacation, sick, and holidays), and 401K (currently with an employer match.) If you meet the above qualifications, email us your resume and cover letter to hr@soundpublishing.com No phone calls please. Sound Publishing is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and strongly supports diversity in the wor kplace. Check out our website to find out more about us! www.soundpublishing.com
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Langley City Council Vacancy. The City of Langley currently has an opening on the City Council, term to run until December 31, 2015. Qualifications: 1 year residency within the City limits; must be a r e g i s t e r e d vo t e r a n d have a sincere desire to ser ve the community. Interested persons should submit a resume and letter of application to Debbie L. Mahler, Clerk-Treasurer, City of Langley, P. O. Box 366, Langley, WA 98260 or at City Hall, 112 2nd Street, Langley, or by email to clerk@langleywa.org by 5 PM, Friday, May 9, 2014. . Interviews and appointment will take place before the City Council at their regular meeting May 19, 2014 @ 5:30 PM.
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Notice to Contractors Washington State Law (RCW 18.27.100) requires that all advertisements for construction related services include the contractor’s current depar tment of Labor and Industries registration number in the advertisement. Failure to obtain a certificate of registration from L&I or show the registration number in all advertising will result in a fine up to $5000 against the unregistered contractor. For more infor mation, call Labor and Industries Specialty Compliance Services Division at 1-800-647-0982 or check L&Is internet site at www.lni.wa.gov
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Needed for the Scatchet Head Community pool this summer. Lifeguards must have Red Cross Certification prior to beginning work and Pool Attendants must have CPR & First Aid training. Call or email Rosemary 360-579-4934, shcc@whidbey.com for more information on job and classes. Starting salary $10.50/hr. (Oak Harbor Pool Lifeguard courses May 3-24, info: 360-675-7665) Employment Restaurant
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APRIL 11th - 12th SUPER MOVING SALE!!!!!! Fri & Sat only from 8 a - 3 p! Cool stuff, gardening, t o o l s , s p o r t i n g g e a r, deck chairs, housewares, clothing, yar n, fabric, Thule Mountaineer roof box & more! Free ping pong table! Located at 5156 Bounty Loop. Freeland MOVING SALE AT 4010 Alder, Beverly Beach, Sat. 4/12, 9AM-3PM. File cabinets, printer, Limoges china, house hold items, garden, tools, ar twor k. Much, much more! OAK HARBOR
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4 CHEVY 5 lug, repolished, aluminum r ims with tires, T235X75R15 $500. (360)675-4219
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legals LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICE ISLAND TRANSIT PUBLIC HEARING & BOARD MEETING A Public Hearing to receive input on Island Tr a n s i t S p e c i a l i z e d Service Requests for 2014 is scheduled for Friday, April 18, 2014, 9:30 AM at Island Transit’s Operations & Admin Building, 19758 S R 2 0 , C o u p ev i l l e , WA. The monthly business meeting of the Island Transit Board of Directors will follow the public hearing. Accommodations can be made available upon advance request for communications assist a n c e. T h e m e e t i n g room is accessible and is open to the public. For more information, please call (360) 6787771. LEGAL NO. 551122 Published: The Whidbey Examiner March 27, April 10, 17, 2014. NOTICE: AS THE RESULT OF AN ORDER ENTERED IN A BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDING, DALE CLATE MCLAUGHLIN A N D K I M B E R LY DALE MCLAUGHLIN M AY N OT B E P E R S O N A L LY L I A B L E F O R T H E U N PA I D BA L A N C E O F T H E BELOW REFERENCED LOAN. HOWEVER, THE BENEFIC I A RY R E TA I N S A DEED OF TRUST DES C R I B E D B E L OW WHICH IS SUBJECT TO FORECLOSURE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF T H E S TAT E O F WASHINGTON. NOTICE: IF YOU ARE N OT P E R S O N A L LY LIABLE TO PAY THIS O B L I G AT I O N B Y REASON OF A BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDING, THEN THIS NOTICE IS NOT A N AT T E M P T T O COLLECT A DEBT BUT IS INTENDED ONLY TO RELAY INF O R M AT I O N R E -
LEGAL NOTICES G A R D I N G YO U R DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE: IF YOU ARE P E R S O N A L LY L I ABLE TO PAY THIS O B L I G AT I O N , W E W I S H TO I N F O R M YOU THAT WE ARE A DEBT COLLECTOR. ANY INFORMATION YOU PROVIDE TO US WILL BE USED FOR THE PURPOSES OF FORECLOSING THE DEED OF TRUST MENTIONED BELOW. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE I NOTICE IS HEREBY GWEN that the undersigned Bishop, Marshall & Weibel, P.S. for mer ly known as Bishop, White, Marshall & Weibel, P.S. will on April 18, 2014 at 10:00 am at the main entrance to City Hall, 865 SE Barrington Dr ive, in the City of Oak Harbor located at Island County, State of Wa s h i n g t o n , s e l l a t public auction to the highest bidder, paya ble, a t th e t im e of sale, the following described real property, situated in Island County, State of Washington, to-wit; L O T 4 , P L AT O F BROAD VIEW ADDITION, DIVISION NO.3, A S P E R P L AT R E CORDED IN VOLUME 6 O F P L AT S, PAG E 47, RECORDS OF ISL A N D C O U N T Y, WASHINGTON. SITUATE IN THE COUNTY O F I S L A N D, S TAT E OF WASHINGTON. which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated May 21, 2009, recorded June 3, 2009, under Auditor’s File No. 4252831 records o f I s l a n d C o u n t y, Washington, from Dale C McLaughlin, and Kimberly D McLaughlin, Husband and Wife, as Grantor, to Recon Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of Mor tgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. is a separate corporation that is acting solely as a nominee for Bank of America, N.A. and its successors and assigns as beneficiary. Bank of America, N.A. is now the beneficiary of the deed of trust. The sale will be made without any warranty concerning the title to, or the condition of the property. II No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Grantor’s default on the obligat i o n s e c u r e d by t h e Deed of Trust. III The default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/are as follows: i) Failure to pay the following amounts, now in arrears: Amount due to reinstate by December 11, 2013. Delinquent Monthly Payments Due from 11/1/2011
LEGAL NOTICES through 12/1/2013: 9 payment(s) at $1,456.94 12 payment(s) at $1,453.94 5 payment(s) at $1,455.69 Total: $37,838.19 Accrued Late Charges: $174.81 Proper ty Inspection $270.00 Property Preservation Fee $1,247.00 Escrow Deficiency $468.37 Foreclosure Attorn e y / Tr u s t e e F e e s $540.00 Foreclosure Expenses $1,139.45 TOTAL DEFAULT $41,677.82 IV The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: $225,610.32, together with interest from October 1, 2011 as provided in the note or other instrument, and such other costs and fees as are due under the note or other instrument secured, and as are provided by statute. V The above described real proper ty will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. The sale will be made without warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances on April 18, 2014. The payments, late charges, or other defaults must be cured by April 7, 2014 (11 days before the sale date) to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time on or before April 7, 2014 (11 days before the sale date) the default(s) as set forth in paragraph III, together with any subsequent payments, late charges, or other defaults, is/are cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. Payment must be in cash or with cashier’s or certified checks from a State or federally char tered bank. The sale may be terminated any time after April 7, 2014 (11 days before the sale date), and before the sale by the Borrower, Grantor, any Guarantor, or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance paying the entire principal and intere s t s e c u r e d by t h e D e e d o f Tr u s t , p l u s costs, fees, and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI A written notice of default was transmitted by the beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): Dale C. McLaughlin 455 SW 10th Ave Oak Harbor, WA 98277 Kimberly D. McLaughlin 455 SW 10th Ave Oak Harbor, WA 98277
LEGAL NOTICES Dale C. McLaughlin 1701 Monroe AveNE Renton, WA 98056 Kimberly D. McLaughlin 1701 Monroe AveNE Renton,WA 98056 by both first class and certified mail on March 28, 2013, proof of which is in the possession of the Tr ustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served on March 28, 2013, with said written notice of default or the written notice of default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in paragraph I above, and the Tr ustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII T h e Tr u s t e e w h o s e name and address are set forth will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above-described property. IX Anyone having any objections to this sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds fo r i n va l i d a t i n g t h e Trustee’s sale. X NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS The purchaser at the Trustee’s Sale is entitled to possession of the proper ty on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the deed of trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th, day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. If the Trustee’s Sale is set aside for any reason, the submitted bid will be for thwith returned without interest and the bidder will have no right to purc h a s e t h e p r o p e r t y. Recover y of the bid amount without interest constitutes the limit of the bidder’s recourse a g a i n s t t h e Tr u s t e e and/or the Beneficiary. XI NOTICE TO ALL PERSONS AND PARTIES WHO ARE GUARANTORS OF THE OBLIGATIONS SECURED BY THIS DEED OF TRUST: (1) The Guar-
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antor may be liable for a deficiency judgment to the extent the sale price obtained at the Trustee’s Sale is less than the debt secured by the Deed of Trust; (2) The Guarantor has the same rights to reinstate the debt, cure the default, or repay the debt as is given to the grantor in order to a v o i d t h e t r u s t e e ’s sale; (3) The Guarantor will have no right to redeem the proper ty a f t e r t h e Tr u s t e e ’s Sale; (4) Subject to such longer periods as a r e p r ov i d e d i n t h e Washington Deed of Tr u s t A c t , C h a p t e r 61.24 RCW, any action brought to enforce a guaranty must be commenced within one year after the Trustee’s Sale, or the last Trustee’s Sale under any deed of trust granted to secure the same debt; and (5) In any action for a deficiency, the Guarantor will have the right to establish the fair value of the property as of the date of the Tr ustee’s Sale, less prior liens and encumbrances, and to limit its liability for a deficiency to the difference between the debt and the greater of such fair value or the sale pr ice paid at the Trustee’s Sale, plus interest and costs. XII NOTICE THlS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE S A L E O F YO U R HOME. Yo u h a v e o n l y 2 0 DAYS from the recording date on this notice to pursue mediation. D O N O T D E L AY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR A N AT TO R N E Y L I C E N S E D I N WA S H INGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you are eligible and it m ay h e l p y o u s a ve your home. See below fo r s a fe s o u r c e s o f help. SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing couuselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission: T e l e p h o n e : (1-877-894-4663) W e b s i t e : http://www.wshfc.org/b uyers/counseling.htm The United States Depar tment of Housing and Urban Development: T e l e p h o n e : (1-800-569-4287) Website: http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/hcc/fc/ind ex . c f m ? we b L i s t A c tion=search&searchstate= WA&fiIterSvc=dfc The statewide civil le-
gal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys: T e l e p h o n e : (1-800-606-4819) Website: http://nwjustice.org/what-clear DATE: December 10, 2013. BISHOP, MARSHALL & WEIBEL, P.S. FORM E R LY K N OW N A S B I S H O P, W H I T E , MARSHALL & WEIBEL, P.S., Successor Trustee By:/s/William L. Bishop, Jr. William L. Bishop, Jr., 720 Olive Way, Suite 1201 Seattle, WA 98101 (206) 622-7527 State of Washington ) ) ss. County of King ) On this 10 day of December, 2013, before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for the State of Washington, duly commissioned and sworn, personally appeared William L. Bishop, Jr., to me known to be an Officer of Bishop, Marshall & Weibel, P.S. for mer ly known as Bishop, White, Marshall & Weibel, P.S., the corporation that executed the foregoing instrument and acknowledged the said instrument to be the free and voluntary act and deed of said corporation, for the uses and purposes therein mentioned, and on oath states that they are authorized to execute the said instrument. WITNESS my hand and official seal hereto a f f i xe d t h e d ay a n d year first above written. /s/Kate Lucas Name: Kate Lucas N OTA RY P U B L I C i n and for the State of Wa s h i n g t o n a t K i n g County My Appt. Exp: 06-28-2016 LEGAL NO. 549759 Published: The Whidbey Examiner March 20, April 10, 2014
your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commiss i o n Te l e p h o n e : 1-877-894-HOME(1-87 7-894-4663) . Web s i t e : http://www.dfi.wa.gov/c onsumers/homeownership/post_purchase_counselors_foreclosure.h tm The United States Department of Housing and Urban Developm e n t Te l e p h o n e : 1-800-569-4287 Web s i t e : http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/hcc/fc/ind ex . c f m ? we b L i s t A c tion=search&searchstate=WA&filterSvc=dfc The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and att o r n e y s Te l e p h o n e : 1-800-606-4819 Web site: http://nwjustice.org/what-clear I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, CLEAR REC O N C O R P. , 9 3 1 1 S.E. 36th Street, Suite 100, Mercer Island, WA 98040, Trustee will on 4/18/2014 at 10:00 AM at At the front entrance of Oak Harbor City Hall 865 SE Barrington Drive, Oak Harbor, WA 98277 sell at public auction to the highest and best bidd e r, p aya bl e i n t h e form of cash, cashier’s check or cer tified checks from federally or Stat chartered banks, at the time of sale, the following described real property, situated in the County of Island, State of Wa s h i n g t o n , t o - w i t : LOT 29, PLAT OF CAM A N O V I S TA D I V. NO. 1, ACCORDING T O T H E P L AT THEREOF, RECORDED IN VOLUME 10 OF P L AT S , PA G E 7 9 , RECORDS OF ISL A N D C O U N T Y, WASHINGTON. SITUAT E D I N I S L A N D COUNTY, WASHINGTON ABBREVIATED LEGAL; LT. 29, CAMANO VISTA 1 Commonly known as: 3035 SULTAN DRIVE CAM A N O I S L A N D, WA 98282 APN: S6280-00-00029 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 11/9/2004, recorded 11/12/2004, as Auditor’s File No. 4117937, Rerecorded on 11/22/2005 as Instrum e n t N o. 4 1 5 4 9 9 2 , records of Island County, Washington, f r o m TA M M I R . LEMPE, A SINGLE WOMAN, as Grantor(s), to TRANSNATION TITLE INSURANCE CO., as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of M O RT G AG E E L E C TRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR AEGIS WHOLESALE CORPORATION, ITS
Tr u s t e e S a l e # 0 0 1 8 2 3 - WA T i t l e # 02-13018054 APN: S6280-00-00029 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PURSUANT TO THE REVISED CODE O F WA S H I N G TO N CHAPTER 61.24 ET. SEQ. THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YO U R H O M E . Yo u h ave o n l y 2 0 DAY S from the recording date on this notice pursue m e d i a t i o n . D O N OT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to meditation if you are eligible and it may help you save your home. S e e b e l o w fo r s a fe sources of help. SEEKI N G A S S I S TA N C E Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining
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SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned by CITIMORTGAGE, INC., under an Assignment recorded under Auditor’s File No 4193312. II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust or the Beneficiary’s successor is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrower’s or Grantor’s default on the obligat i o n s e c u r e d by t h e D e e d o f Tr u s t / M o r t gage. III. The default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/are as follows: PROMISSORY NOTE INFORMATION Note Dated: 11/9/2004 Note Amount: $150,626.00 I n t e r e s t P a i d To : 8 / 1 / 2 0 1 1 N ex t D u e Date: 9/1/2011 PAYMENT INFORMATION FROM 9/1/2011 THRU 6/30/2013 NO.PMT 22 AMOUNT $1,137.83 T O TA L $ 2 5 , 0 3 2 . 2 6 7/1/2013 6 $1,134.32 $6,805.92 ADVANCES/LATE CHARGES DESCRIPTION TOTAL Escrow Balance Due $8,344.36 APPRAISAL/BPO $84.00 INSPECTIOS $883.00 E S T I M AT E D F O R E CLOSURE FEES AND COSTS DESCRIPTION TOTAL Trustee’s Fee’s $487.50 Posting of Notice of Default $50.00 Record Appointment of Success o r Tr u s t e e $ 1 4 . 0 0 T.S.G. Fee $673.94 Title Datedown Fee $ 5 0 . 0 0 Tr u s t e e Fe e Adjustment (Fee over t h e H U D a l l owa bl e ) ($237.50) Mailings $ 2 0 . 5 2 TOTA L D U E AS OF 12/6/2013 $ 4 2 , 4 4 5 . 5 0 I V. T h e sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $134,736.86, together with interest as provided in the Note from 9/1/2011, and such other costs and fees as are provided by statute. V. The above described real proper ty will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. Said sale will be made without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances on 4/18/2014. The defaults referred t o i n Pa r a g r a p h I I I must be cured by 4/7/2014, (11 days before the sale date) to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if a t a n y t i m e b e fo r e 4/7/2014 (11 days before the sale) the default as set forth in Paragraph III is cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. Payment must be in cash or with cashiers or certified checks from a State or federally chartered bank. The sale may be terminated any
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time after the 4/7/2014 (11 days before the sale date) and before the sale, by the Borrower or Grantor or the or the Grantor’s successor interest or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance by paying the principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust and curing all other defaults. VI. A written Not i c e o f D e fa u l t wa s transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): SEE ATTACHED EXHIBIT “1” EXHIBIT “1” NAME ADDRESS TAMMI R. LEMPE 3035 SULTAN DRIVE CAMANO ISLAND, WASHINGTON 9 8 2 8 2 TA M M I R . LEMPE 3035 SULTAN DRIVE CAMANO ISLAND, WASHINGTON 98282-8229 by both first class and certified mail on 10/28/2013, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served, if applicable, with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in Pa r a g r a p h I a b o ve , and the Tr ustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above-described proper ty. IX. Anyone having any objections to the sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds fo r i n va l i d a t i o n t h e Trustee’s sale. X. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS - The purchaser at the trustee’s sale is entitled to possession of the proper ty on the 20th day following the sale, as against the grantor under the Deed of Tr ust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the Deed of Trust, including occupants who are not the tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summar y proceedings under chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenants-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in
accordance with RCW 61.24.060. THIS IS AN AT T E M P T TO C O L LECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE U S E D F O R T H AT PURPOSE. Dated: 12/9/13 CLEAR RECON CORP., as Successor Trustee C. Hoy For additional information or service you may contact: Clear Recon Corp. 9311 S.E. 36th Street, Suite 100 Mercer Island, WA 98040 Phone: (206) 707-9599 P1074188 3/20, 04/10/2014 LEGAL NO. 549538 Published: The Whidbey Examiner March 20, April 10, 2014. Trustee’s Sale No: 01RNM-127673 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE P u r s u a n t t o R . C. W. Chapter 61.24, et seq. and 62A.9A-604(a)(2) et seq. I NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Trustee, REGIONAL TRUSTEE SERVICES CORPORATION, will on 4/18/2014, at the hour of 10:00 AM, at At the front entrance of Oak Harbor City Hall, 865 SE Barrington Drive Oak Harbor, WA, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at the time of sale, the following described real and personal property (hereafter referred to collectively as the “Property”), situated in the County of Island, State of Washington: SECTION 18, TOWNSHIP 32 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST; PORTION GOVT. LOT 3, SITUATED IN ISLAND COUNTY, STATE OF WA S H I N G TO N , A S M O R E F U L LY D E SCRIBED IN EXHIBIT “ A ” AT TA C H E D HE RETO EX HIB IT FOR LEGAL DESCRIPTION Trustee’s Sale No. 01RNM-127673 EXHIBIT ‘ A ’ T H AT P O RT I O N O F G OV E R N M E N T LOT 3, SECTION 18, TOWNSHIP 32 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE WILLAMETTE MERIDIAN, AS DESCRIBED AS F O L L OW S : B E G I N NING AT THE EAST QUARTER CORNER OF SAID SECTION 18; THENCE SOUTH 88°42’ WEST A DISTANCE OF 1,639.32 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 6°13’ EAST TO A POINT WHICH IS 300 FEET SOUTH OF THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT 3 WHEN MEASURED AT R I G H T A N G L E S TO A N D PA R A L L E L WITH THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT 3 AND THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUE SOUTH TO A P O I N T T H AT I S SOUTH 6°13’ EAST A D I S TA N C E O F 785.31 FEET FROM THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT 3; THENCE SOUTH 88°42’ WEST A D I S TA N C E O F 317.39 FEET; THENCE IN A N O R T H W E S T E R LY
LEGAL NOTICES D I R E C T I O N TO A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 3 WHICH POINT IS 655 FEET SOUTH OF THE NORHTWEST CORNER THEREOF; THENCE NORTH ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 3, 355 FEET, MORE OR L E S S, TO A P O I N T 300 FEET SOUTH OF THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT 3; THENCE EAST ALONG A LINE OF 300 FEET SOUTH O F A N D PA R A L L E L TO THE NORTH LINE O F S A I D L OT 3 TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; EXCEPT ANY PORTION LYING WITHING COUNTY ROAD KNOWN AS ZYLSTRA ROAD. SITUAT E D I N I S L A N D COUNTY, WASHINGTON. Tax Parcel No: R13218-212-3170/687 910, commonly known as 1351 NORTH ZYLSTRA ROAD AKA 1351 ZYLSTRA ROA D, O a k H a r b o r, WA. The Proper ty is subject to that certain Deed of Tr ust dated 11/14/2002, recorded 11/26/2002, under Auditor’s/Recorder’s No. 4038665, records of Island County, Washington, from JEFFREY E HANSEN, AN UNMARRIED MAN,, as Grantor, to ISLAND TIT L E C O M PA N Y, a s Tr u s t e e, i n favo r o f M O RT G AG E E L E C TRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR AMERICA’S WHOLESALE LENDER ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which is presently held by Nationstar Mortgage LLC. II No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any court by reason of the Borrower’s or Grantor’s default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust. Ill The default(s) for which this foreclosure is/are made are as follows: FAILURE TO PAY THE MONTHLY PAYMENT WHICH BECAME DUE ON 1/1/2013, AND ALL S U B S E Q U E N T M O N T H LY PAYMENTS, PLUS LATE CHARGES AND OTHER COSTS AND FEES AS SET FORTH. Failure to pay when due the following amounts which are now in arrears: Amount due as of December 18, 2013 Delinquent Payments from January 01, 2013 12 payments at $1,404.00 each (01-01-13 through 12-11-13) $16,848.00 Late Charges: $339.00 B E N E F I C I A RY A D VA N C E S C O R P O R AT E A D V A N C E S $54.00 Suspense C r e d i t $ 0 . 0 0 TOTA L $17,241.00 IV The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: Principal $145,654.74, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument se-
LEGAL NOTICES cured, and such other costs and fees as are due under the note or other instrument secured, and as are provided by statute. V The above described real property will be sold to satisfy the expenses of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. The sale will be made without warranty, express or implied regarding title, possession, or encumbrances on 4/18/2014. The default(s) referred to in paragraph Ill must be cured by April 7, 2014 (11 days before the sale date) to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time on or before April 7, 2014, (11 days before the sale date) the default(s) as set forth in paragraph Ill is/are cured and the Tr ustee’s fees and costs are paid. The sale may be terminated at any time after April 7, 2014, (11 days before the sale date) and before the sale, by the Borr owe r, G ra n t o r, a ny Guarantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance paying the entire principal and intere s t s e c u r e d by t h e D e e d o f Tr u s t , p l u s costs, fees, and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following addresses: JEFFREY E HANS E N , 1 3 5 1 N O RT H ZYLSTRA ROAD, OAK HARBOR, WA, 98277 JEFFREY E HANSEN, 1351 ZYLSTRA RD, OA K H A R B O R , WA , 98277 JEFFREY E H A N S E N , P O B OX 154, MARBLEMOUNT, WA, 98267 SPOUSE OF JEFFREY E HANS E N , P O B OX 1 5 4 , MARBLEMOUNT, WA, 98267 SPOUSE OF JEFFREY E HANSEN, 1351 ZYLSTRA RD, OA K H A R B O R , WA , 98277 SPOUSE OF JEFFREY E HANSEN, 1351 NORTH ZYLS T R A R O A D, O A K HARBOR, WA, 98277 by both first class and certified mail on 10/31/2013, proof of which is in the possession of the Tr ustee; and on 10/31/2013, the Borrower and Grantor were personally served with said written notice of default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII The Trustee’s Sale will be held in accordance with Ch. 61.24 RCW and anyone wishing to bid at the sale will be required to have in his/her possession at the time the bidding commences, cash,
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cashier’s check, or certified check in the amount of at least one dollar over the Beneficiary’s opening bid. In addition, the successful bidder will be required to pay the full amount of his/her bid i n c a s h , c a s h i e r ’s check, or cer tified check within one hour of the making of the b i d . T h e Tr u s t e e whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all of their interest in the above described property. IX Anyone having any objection to the sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the same pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds fo r i n va l i d a t i n g t h e Trustee’s Sale. THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE S A L E O F YO U R HOME. You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date on this notice to pursue media t i o n . D O N OT D E L AY. C O N TA C T A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you are eligible and it may help you save your home. S e e b e l o w fo r s a fe sources of help. SEEKI N G A S S I S TA N C E Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commiss i o n Te l e p h o n e : 1-877-894-HOME (1-877 -984-4663) W e b s i t e : http://www.dfi.wa.gov/c onsumers/homeownership/post_purchase_counselors_foreclosure.h tm The United States Department of Housing and Urban Developm e n t Te l e p h o n e : 1-800-569-4287 Web s i t e : http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/hcc/fc/ind ex . c f m ? w e b l i s t A c tion=search&searchstate=WA&filterSvc=d fc The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys T e l e p h o n e : 1-800-606-4819 Website: http://nwjustice.org/what-clear NOTICE TO OCCU-
PANTS OR TENANTS The purchaser at the Trustee’s Sale is entitled to possession of the proper ty on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the D e e d o f Tr u s t ( t h e o w n e r ) a n d a n yo n e having an interest junior to the Deed of Trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summar y proceeding under Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with section 2 of this act. DAT E D : 1 2 / 1 6 / 2 0 1 3 REGIONAL TRUSTEE SERVICES CORPORATION Tr ustee By: MELANIE BEAMAN, AUTHORIZED AGENT Address: 616 1st Avenue, Suite 500 Seattle, WA 9 8 1 0 4 P h o n e : (206) 340-2550 Sale Information: www.rtrustee.com P1075213 3/20, 04/10/2014 LEGAL NO. 549537 Published: The Whidbey Examiner March 20, April 10, 2014.
LEY , A SINGLE PERSON AS HIS SEPARAT E E S TAT E , a s Grantor(s), to LAND TITLE COMPANY, as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of WA S H I N G TO N M U TUAL BANK, FA, as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned by WA S H I N G TO N M U T UA L B A N K , FA
T S N o . : WA - 0 9 - 2 9 3 5 8 3 - S H A P N N o . : S601004000150 Title O r d e r N o . : 090454183-WA-GNO G r a n t o r ( s ) : R A N DY WILEY Grantee(s): WA S H I N G TO N M U TUAL BANK, FA Deed o f Tr u s t I n s t r u ment/Reference No.: 4196271 NOTICE OF T RU S T E E ’ S S A L E Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et. seq. I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington, the undersigned Trustee, will on 5/9/2014, at 10:00 AM At the front entrance of Oak Harbor City Hall 865 SE Barrington Drive Oak Harbor, WA 98277 sell at public auction to the highest and best bidd e r, p aya bl e i n t h e for m of credit bid or cash bid in the form of cashier’s check or certified checks from federally or State chart e r e d b a n k s, a t t h e time of sale the following described real proper ty, situated in the County of Island, State of Washington, to wit: LOT 15, PLAT OF ADMIRALS, COVE, DIVISION NO. 4, AS PER PLAT RECORDED IN VOLUME 9 O F P L AT S, PAG E 45, RECORDS OF ISL A N D C O U N T Y, WASHINGTON. SITUATE IN THE COUNTY O F I S L A N D , S TAT E O F WA S H I N G T O N . More commonly known as: 240 CALHOUN LOOP , COUPEVILLE, WA 98239 which is subject to that certain Deed of Tr ust dated 3/2/2007, recorded 03/09/2007, under 4196271 records of Island County, Washington, from RANDY WI-
(or by its successorsin-interest and/or assigns, if any), to Bank of America, National Associations successor by merger to “LaSalle Bank NA as trust e e fo r Wa s h i n g t o n Mutual Mortgage PassThrough Cer tificates Wa M u S e r i e s 2 0 0 7 OA4Trust II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrower’s or Grantor’s default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Tr u s t / M o r t g a g e . I I I . The default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/are as follows: Failure to pay when due the following amounts which are now in arrears: $108,562.20 IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $293,137.02, together with interest as provided in the Note from the 3/1/2009, and such other costs and fees as are provided by statute. V. The above-described real proper ty will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. Said sale will be made without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances on 5/9/2014. The defaults referred t o i n Pa r a g r a p h I I I must be cured by 4/28/2014 (11 days before the sale date) to c a u s e a d i s c o n t i nu ance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if a t a n y t i m e b e fo r e 4/28/2014 (11 days before the sale) the default as set forth in Paragraph III is cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. Payment must be in cash or with cashiers or certified checks from a State or federally chartered bank. The sale may be terminated any time after the 4/28/2014 (11 days before the sale date) and before the sale, by the Borrower or Grantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance by paying the principal and interest, plus costs, fees and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI. A written Not i c e o f D e fa u l t w a s transmitted by the Ben-
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eficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): NAME R A N DY W I L E Y , A SINGLE PERSON AS HIS SEPARATE ESTATE ADDRESS 240 CALHOUN LOOP , C O U P E V I L L E , WA 98239 by both first class and cer tified mail, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served, if applicable, with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in Pa r a g r a p h I a b o ve , and the Tr ustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. These requirements were completed as of 6/25/2009. VII. T h e Tr u s t e e w h o s e name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive t h e G ra n t o r a n d a l l t h o s e w h o h o l d by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above-described proper ty. IX. Anyone having any objections to this sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds fo r i n va l i d a t i n g t h e Tr u s t e e ’s s a l e. N O TICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS - The purchaser at the Trustee’s Sale is entitled to possession of the proper ty on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the deed of trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE S A L E O F YO U R HOME. You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date of this notice to pursue mediation. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR A N AT TO R N E Y L I C E N S E D I N WA S H INGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you are eligible and it m ay h e l p y o u s a ve your home. See below
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fo r s a fe s o u r c e s o f h e l p. S E E K I N G A S S I S TA N C E H o u s i n g counselors and legal a s s i s t a n c e m ay b e available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance i n d e t e r m i n i n g yo u r rights and oppor tun i t i e s t o ke e p yo u r house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commiss i o n : To l l - f r e e : 1-877-894-HOME (1-877-894-4663) or W e b s i t e : http://www.dfi.wa.gov/c onsumers/homeownership/post_purchase_counselors_foreclosure.h tm. The United States Department of Housing and Urban Developm e n t : To l l - f r e e : 1-800-569-4287 or National Web Site: h t t p : / / p o r tal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD or for Local counseling agencies in W a s h i n g t o n : http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/hcc/fc/ind ex . c f m ? we b L i s t A c tion=search&searchstate=WA&filterSvc=dfc The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and att o r n ey s : Te l e p h o n e : 1-800-606-4819 or Web site: http://nwjustice.org/what-clear. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid t o t h e Tr u s t e e. T h i s shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no fur ther recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, t h e B e n e f i c i a r y, t h e Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankr uptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. THIS OFFICE IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMAT I O N O B TA I N E D WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. Dated: 1/7/2014 Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington, as Trustee By: Tricia Moreno, Assistant Secretary Trustee’s Mailing Address: Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington C/O Quality L o a n S e r v i c e C o r p. 2 1 4 1 F i f t h Ave n u e , San Diego, CA 92101 (866) 645-7711 Trustee’s Physical Address: Quality Loan Service Cor p. of Washington
1 0 8 1 s t Ave S o u t h , Suite 202 Settle, WA 98104 (866) 925-0241 S a l e L i n e : 714-573-1965 Or Login to: http://wa.qualityloan.com TS No.: WA - 0 9 - 2 9 3 5 8 3 - S H P1076470 4/10, 05/01/2014 LEGAL NO. 553520 Published: The Whidbey Examiner April 10, May 1, 2014
in-interest and/or assigns, if any), to Bank of New Yor k Mellon, f/k/a The Bank of New Yor k, as tr ustee, on behalf of the holders of the Alter native Loan Tr u s t 2 0 0 7 - H Y 7 C , Mor tgage PassThrough Cer tificates Series 2007-HY7C II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrower’s or Grantor’s default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Tr u s t / M o r t g a g e . I I I . The default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/are as follows: Failure to pay when due the following amounts which are now in arrears: $ 5 6 , 1 3 6 . 3 7 I V. T h e sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $186,950.00, together with interest as provided in the Note from the 8/1/2010, and such other costs and fees as are provided by statute. V. The above-described real proper ty will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. Said sale will be made without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances on 4/18/2014. The defaults referred t o i n Pa r a g r a p h I I I must be cured by 4/7/2014 (11 days before the sale date) to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if a t a n y t i m e b e fo r e 4/7/2014 (11 days before the sale) the default as set forth in Paragraph III is cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. Payment must be in cash or with cashiers or certified checks from a State or federally chartered bank. The sale may be terminated any time after the 4/7/2014 (11 days before the sale date) and before the sale, by the Borrower or Grantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance by paying the principal and interest, plus costs, fees and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI. A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): NAME TAYLOR A HOLMES, AND DEREK A. HOLMES, WIFE AND HUSBAND ADDRESS 3157 GLACIER LANE , CAMAN O I S L A N D, WA 98282 by both first class and cer tified mail, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served, if applicable,
with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in Pa r a g r a p h I a b o ve , and the Tr ustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. These requirements were completed as of 6/28/2013. VII. T h e Tr u s t e e w h o s e name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive t h e G ra n t o r a n d a l l t h o s e w h o h o l d by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above-described proper ty. IX. Anyone having any objections to this sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds fo r i n va l i d a t i n g t h e Tr u s t e e ’s s a l e. N O TICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS - The purchaser at the Trustee’s Sale is entitled to possession of the proper ty on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the deed of trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE S A L E O F YO U R HOME. You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date of this notice to pursue mediation. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR A N AT TO R N E Y L I C E N S E D I N WA S H INGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you are eligible and it m ay h e l p y o u s a ve your home. See below fo r s a fe s o u r c e s o f h e l p. S E E K I N G A S S I S TA N C E H o u s i n g counselors and legal a s s i s t a n c e m ay b e available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance i n d e t e r m i n i n g yo u r rights and oppor tun i t i e s t o ke e p yo u r house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commiss i o n : To l l - f r e e : 1-877-894-HOME
(1-877-894-4663) or W e b s i t e : http://www.dfi.wa.gov/c onsumers/homeownership/post_purchase_counselors_foreclosure.h tm. The United States Department of Housing and Urban Developm e n t : To l l - f r e e : 1-800-569-4287 or National Web Site: h t t p : / / p o r tal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD or for Local counseling agencies in W a s h i n g t o n : http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/hcc/fc/ind ex . c f m ? we b L i s t A c tion=search&searchstate=WA&filterSvc=dfc The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and att o r n ey s : Te l e p h o n e : 1-800-606-4819 or Web site: http://nwjustice.org/what-clear. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid t o t h e Tr u s t e e. T h i s shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no fur ther recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, t h e B e n e f i c i a r y, t h e Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankr uptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. THIS OFFICE IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMAT I O N O B TA I N E D WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. Dated: 12/16/2013 Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington, as Trustee By: Tricia Moreno, Assistant Secretary Trustee’s Mailing Address: Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington C/O Quality L o a n S e r v i c e C o r p. 2 1 4 1 F i f t h Ave n u e , San Diego, CA 92101 (866) 645-7711 Trustee’s Physical Address: Quality Loan Service Cor p. of Washington 1 9 7 3 5 1 0 t h Ave n u e NE, Suite N-200 Poulsbo, WA 98370 (866) 645-7711 Sale Line: 714-573-1965 Or L o g i n t o : http://wa.qualityloan.com TS No.: WA - 1 3 - 5 4 1 7 7 5 - S H P1074836 3/20, 04/10/2014 LEGAL NO. 549536 Published: The Whidbey Examiner March 20, April 10, 2014.
T S N o . : WA - 1 3 - 5 4 1 7 7 5 - S H A P N N o . : S7235-00-00029-0 Title Order No.: 1 3 0 0 2 1 6 5 7 - WA - G S I Grantor(s): TAYLOR A HOLMES, DEREK A. HOLMES Grantee(s): M O RT G AG E E L E C TRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR G O L F S AV I N G S BANK, A WASHINGT O N S T O C K S AVINGS BANK Deed of Trust Instrument/Refere n c e N o. : 4 2 0 0 8 2 5 N OT I C E O F T RU S TEE’S SALE Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et. s e q . I . N OT I C E I S HEREBY GIVEN that Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington, the undersigned Trustee, will on 4/18/2014, at 10:00 AM At the front entrance of Oak Harbor City Hall 865 SE Barr ington Dr ive Oak Harbor, WA 98277 sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, paya bl e i n t h e fo r m o f credit bid or cash bid in the form of cashier’s check or cer tified checks from federally or State chartered banks, at the time of sale the following described real property, situated in the County of Island, State of Wa s h i n g t o n , t o w i t : LOT 29, PLAT OF ISLAND TERRACE, DIV I S I O N N O. 1 , AC C O R D I N G TO P L AT RECORDED IN VOLUME 11 OF PLATS, PAGE 1, RECORDS OF ISLAND COUNTY, WASHINGTON. More commonly known as: 3157 GLACIER LANE , C A M A N O I S L A N D, WA 98282 which is subject to that certain Deed of Tr ust dated 4/21/2007, recorded 04/30/2007, under 4200825 records of Island County, Washington, from TAYLOR A HOLMES, AND DEREK A. HOLMES, WIFE A N D H U S B A N D, a s Grantor(s), to FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INS U R A N C E C O M PA NY, as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, I N C. , A S N O M I N E E FOR GOLF SAVINGS BANK, A WASHINGT O N S T O C K S AVINGS BANK, as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was a s s i g n e d by M O RTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR GOLF SAVINGS BANK, A WASHINGTON STOCK SAVI N G S B A N K (or by its successors-
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Close games highlight Wolves week in sports By Jim Waller Staff Reporter
It was a week of tense action for the Coupeville High School athletic teams. The softball team rallied for four runs in the seventh inning in a 9-5 comeback win over South Whidbey Friday, April 4, after losing 12-3 at Granite Falls Wednesday, April 2. In soccer, the Wolves split a pair of nail-biters, losing 2-1 at Lakewood Tuesday, April 1, then nipping Sultan 2-1 a home Friday, April 4. The baseball team lost a 1-0 heartbreaker in nine innings to visiting Cedarcrest, Monday, April 7. The loss was tough to swallow after falling to first-place Archbishop Murphy 8-0 Wednesday, April 2, and 11-0 Friday, April 4.
Softball bounces back after loss
Granite Falls upped its Cascade Conference record to 6-0 by defeating Coupeville. The Tigers scored six runs over the first three innings while the Wolves rarely left the batter’s box. After Madeline Roberts grounded out to lead off the bottom of the first, Granite Falls’ Lauren Harding struck out the next eight batters. The Coupeville offense finally perked up in the fourth. Roberts and Bree Messner led off with consecutive bunt hits; Roberts later scored on a sacrifice fly from Hailey Hammer. Coupeville added two runs in the sixth with Roberts, Messner and Hammer in the mix once again. Roberts was hit by a pitch and Messner walked ahead of Hammer’s two-run single. The Coupeville defense was a mixed bag. The Wolves committed five errors but turned three double plays and left fielder Haley Sherman gunned down a runner at the plate. Against South Whidbey, the Wolves scored four runs in the first and seventh innings, committed no errors and received a strong pitching performance by MaKayla
Bailey after a rough beginning. RBI singles by Messner, Maddi Strasburg and Monica Vidoni highlighted the four-run first. South Whidbey responded with four runs of its own in the first. South Whidbey took the lead with a single run in the second inning on two hits. From there, Bailey shut the door, including retiring 12 of the 13 hitters in one stretch. Coupeville tied the game with a run in the fourth. Roberts singled, Bailey doubled and Hammer singled in the run. After three scoreless innings, Coupeville erupted for four runs in the seventh behind an RBI double by Roberts and a run-scoring single by Bailey. “Offensively, everyone in the lineup contributed,” said co-coach David King. Roberts, Messner, Bailey and Strasburg each had two hits. Coupeville (2-3, 2-3) goes to Meridian (1-4) at 4 p.m. Thursday, April 9.
Soccer team splits pair of 2-1 matches
Against Lakewood, Abraham Levya Elenes scored the Wolves’ goal. “It was a tough, physical game,” coach Kyle Nelson
said. “We hung in there and had some good shots, just a little off the mark.” In the Sultan match, it was Coupeville’s turn to win 2-1. The Wolves’ last four matches (out of five played this year) have ended in a 2-1 score, with Coupeville picking up two of the wins. Leyva Elenes scored first for the Wolves, then Sean Donley, with an assist from Zane Bundy, broke through with the winner a minute into extra time. Coupeville (2-2, 3-2) hosts Granite Falls (0-4, 0-5) at 6 p.m. Friday, April 11.
Baseball team drops conference games
Defending champion Archbishop Murphy (9-0, 9-2) swept the Wolves in three games last week, and then Cedarcrest (7-2, 7-2) added to the misery. A six-run fifth inning by Archbishop Murphy Wednesday sunk Coupeville. In Friday’s loss, Coupeville collected only two hits. “Nothing good happened, except we are done playing them,” said coach Willie Smith. Coupeville wasted a brilliant pitching performance by Ben Etzell in the loss to Cedarcrest. Etzell, who was lifted by Smith after eight innings and
more than 100 pitches, struck out 15 and scattered five hits and five walks. Cedarcrest placed its leadoff runner on in seven of the nine innings and had runners on first and second with no outs in the first and third. Etzell, however, didn’t allow a Red Wolf to reach third base. Cedarcrest finally broke through against reliever Wade Schaef in the ninth. A walk, double and sacrifice fly scored the game’s only run. Cole Payne stroked a twoout single and moved to second on an error in the bottom of the ninth, but a ground out ended the game. Coupeville’s best chance to score came in the sixth, when a base-running mistake may have cost a run. The leadoff hitter singled but was picked off first. Schaef followed with a single, Etzell was hit by a pitch and Jake Tumblin singled to load the bases. Two strikeouts ended the threat. Aaron Trumbull had two hits for Coupeville. Morgan Payne, Cole Payne, Tumblin, Schaef and Kurtis Smith all singled. Etzell was hit by a pitch three times. Coupeville (2-5, 3-5) played Cedarcrest Wednesday but results were not available at press time. The series concludes in Coupeville 4 p.m. Friday, April 11.
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Zumbathon for Oso disaster relief fund, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Roller Barn, 98 N.E. Barron Dr., Oak Harbor. Dance fitness fun. Community raffle prizes. All donations go to relief fund. $10 suggested do-
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Meerkerk Magic children’s event, noon-4 p.m., April 12, Meerkerk Gardens, 3531 Meerkerk Lane, Greenbank. Children of all ages gather at the Gardens to create their own “Fairy dolls” to take home. Natural materials from Meerkerk Gardens are provided for their use. Bring your wings, imagination and a coat as it could get chilly if the winds blow. Admission is $5; children under 16 are free. 360-678-1912, or meerkerk@
Whidbey Island Shanty Fest 2014, 6:30 p.m., April 12, Coupeville Rec Hall. Fifth annual fundraiser concert hosted by the Shifty Sailors. All profits go to the Island County Historical Society Island County Museum. $20. Children are free. Tickets available at Wind & Tide Book Shop in Oak Harbor, bayleaf in Coupeville, Greenbank Farm Cheese Shop, Vino Amore in Freeland and Moonraker Books in Langley. Or www.brownpapertickets. com; www.shiftysailors.net
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Whidbey Island Marathon Health/Fitness Expo, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., April 12, North Whidbey Middle School, Oak Harbor. Featured speaker is extreme athlete and author Dane Rauschenberg, who made his mark in running by once running 52 marathons in 52 consecutive weekends. His new short film will premiere at the Expo, and he’ll be selling and signing books. He will speak at 1 p.m. and again at 4 p.m., and will run in the marathon on Sunday. Several vendors on hand giving out free samples of their products. Race participants are advised to pick up their race packets during the Expo. Expo is free. www.whidbeyis landmarathon.com
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Ester Moe Lodge No. 39 monthly meeting, 9:15 a.m., April 12, St. Peters Lutheran Church, Clinton. Coffee and
Whale watching cruise in Saratoga Passage, 3-6 p.m., April 12, Langley Marina. Gray whale watching cruise on Saratoga Passage aboard the vessel Mystic Sea. $75 per person includes appetizers, beverages and onboard naturalists. Fundraiser for WSU Island County Beach Watchers. Mystic Sea departs Langley Marina promptly at 3 p.m. Minimum guests is 25, maximum is 60. $75. 360331-1030, or wsu.bw.island. events@gmail.com
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Coupeville Farmers Market, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., April 12, Alexander Street behind the library, Coupeville. Fresh produce, Whidbey artists and crafters, food vendors. Market’s 36th consecutive year. 360-678-4288, or coupevillemarket.aol.com
Meet the author, 2 p.m., April 16, Coupeville Library. Join author Anna Keesey for a discussion of her novel “Little Century,” a Whidbey Reads 2014 selection. Keesey will make an appearance at 7 p.m. at Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Freeland.
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Talk, “Catastrophic oil spills, from Exxon Valdez to Deepwater Horizon,” 5:30-6:15 p.m., April 11, Ott & Murphy Winery tasting room, 204 First Street, Langley. It is the 25th anniversary of the Exxon Valdez spill. Nathaniel Scholz, manager of the NOAA’s Ecotoxicology program, presents a new data about the effect of oil on marine life and how it affects humans. This is a Science While Sipping (pub talk) as part of Whidbey’s Earth and Ocean Month Celebration. 360-221-7131, or bob. thurmond@whidbey.com, or www.whidbeyearthday.org
Whidbey Asperger’s family support group meeting, 1-3 p.m., April 12, sites vary. Meeting to provide support, friendship and fun for people on the upper end of the autism spectrum, and their families. All ages welcome. Group meets twice per month. 360221-7785, fineart@whidbey. net; or 707-738-4069, nastalga@yahoo.com
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social time followed by business meeting and cultural segment. Hands-on program by Cordula Hetland, who will lead a class in hand felting. Guest are welcome. wadianc@comcast.net
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Bird and marine mammal field trip, 1-5 p.m., April 13, Penn Cove and West Beach. Celebrate Earth and Ocean Month by looking for birds such as loons, grebes and guillemots, and keep an eye out for seals and whales. Visit the protected waters of Penn Cove and the open seas off the west side of the island. The group also will stroll through Fort Ebey State Park. Group will meet at Oak
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Whidbey Playhouse musical, “1776,” 7:30 p.m., April 10, Whidbey Playhouse, 730 S.E. Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. Book by Peter Stone. Music and lyrics by Sherman Edwards. Directed by Gaye Litka. The founding of our nation comes to star-spangled life in this Tony Award-winning “Best Musical.” In 1776 you’ll see the heroes of the American Revolution like you’ve
never seen them before – in rousing songs and dances, comic encounters and impassioned politics. The stakes have never been higher as John Adams, Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin wrangle to get everyone on the same page – namely, the Declaration of Independence. Theatrical fireworks will fill the Whidbey Playhouse in this story of how this country went from 13 colonies to become the United States of America. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays 7:30 p.m.; Sundays 2:30 p.m. $18 tickets. 360-6792237, or office@whidbeyplayhouse.com
Whidbey Island Giant Pumpkin Contest, 6 p.m., April 15. Deadline day to get free pumpkin seeds from the Whidbey Island Giant Pumpkin Contest. Grow a big pumpkin this summer and compete in the free contest this October. To order a seed, call 675-5687 or email whidbeypumpkins@gmail. com
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Belted Kingfisher presentation, Whidbey Audubon Society, 7 p.m., April 10, Coupeville Recreation Hall. Program explores one of the oddest members of our birds — at one moment miners burrowing into bluffs, and the next, divers flinging themselves at the water. Learn how Belted Kingfishers make a living, and the survival challenges they face from egg to adulthood. You’ll also meet some of the other creatures that share their habitat. Presenters are Coupeville residents Steve and Martha Ellis. 360-544-2278, or prscot@ whidbey.net, or www.whidbeyaudubon.org
The Coupeville Farmers Market started Saturday and will continue into October. Market manager Peg Tennant said she has 30 venders signed up so far this season with 25 showing for opening day. She said hot food vendors will start next month and she expects four more farm vendors further into the season. As the weather improves, she also said she expects more craft vendors. Coupeville Farmers Market runs 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays on the Coupeville Community Green behind the library.
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Empire State Building presentation, 3 p.m., April 10, HomePlace Special Care, 171 S.W. 6th Ave., Oak Harbor. Did you know the Empire State Building was built in 13 months? Come for an interesting and entertaining program on the Empire State building complete with photos and interesting historical facts, presented by Mary Jo Strain, member of Whidbey Sounders Toastmasters Club. Please RSVP at 360279-2555 by April 9. www. homeplaceoakharbor.com, or www.whidbeysounders.org
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Whidbey Island Marathon, 7:15 a.m., April 13, North Whidbey. Four different start times for five different running events: marathon, 7:15 a.m.; half marathon, 8:30 a.m.; 10K and 5K runs, 8:45 a.m.; kids 1K, 11:30 a.m. or immediately following awards ceremony at Windjammer Park. Marathon begins near Deception Pass Bridge and winds up at Windammer Park on Oak Harbor waterfront. More than 3,000 participants have already signed up for the various races, up from 1,749 from last year. Online registration deadline is April 9; after that, registration may take place at April 12 Expo in Oak Harbor. www.whidbeyislandmara thon.com
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Republican Women of North Whidbey monthly no-host luncheon, 11:30 a.m., April 10, San Remo Restaurant, Oak Harbor. Guest speaker is Mike Newman, who will speak about the Skagit County water rights restrictions — could it happen on Whidbey? Come and be educated about your water rights, water permits and any other issues regarding your future use of water. A question and answer period will follow. The public is invited and welcome to attend. 360678-4602. Western films talk, 1 p.m., April 10, Freeland Library. Whidbey Reads and Humanities Washington Speakers Bureau present Robert Horton and a conversation about the Western movies of the late 1960s and early ‘70s, and what these films say about the culture of that period. Funded by Humanities Washington and Friends of the Freeland Library. Free. 360-331-7323, or www.sno-isle.org
Harbor’s Windjammer Park at 1 p.m. Carpooling is highly encouraged and all vehicles will need the Discover Pass. This is a half-day trip returning to Oak Harbor by 5 p.m. Trip leader is Steve Ellis of the Whidbey Audubon Society. 360-678-2264, or sremse@ comcast.net or www.whidbeyearthday.org
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POTTIES: Stink over bathroom changes From page 1 port-a-potties, Chambers said usage of the brick-and-mortar bathrooms needs to be an option. This year at Musselfest, a port-apotty that was handicap accessible with a changing station was available to visitors. But Chambers feels the community needs more. “We feel like we would benefit for them to be open for limited use,” Chambers said. “I appreciate it’s a problem with their septic system, but we need to compromise in limited situations.” Chamber director Lynda Eccles said that the bathrooms have tradi-
tionally been open year-round for residents and tourists, but closed during large festivals because of capacity issues. “The reason they don’t have them open is purely for sewer issues,” Eccles said. Mayor Nancy Conard said Tuesday that the city’s bathrooms are available to event organizers if they wish to use them, but they must be responsible for the cost of maintenance if — or when — the bathrooms become clogged. Conard said that most organizers opt to go with the port-o-potties because they are easier to manage. “Almost every time we have an incident when someone does something
stupid and clogs them up,” Conard said. “They’re not super commercial grade and can have problems.” When maintenance is necessary, the city must bring in an off-duty city worker and pay them overtime for coming in on the weekend. The cost can add up quick if they are required to come out more than once, Conard said. That said, Conard said she was open to discussing a compromise with the Waterfront Association. “It’s a possibility,” Conard said. “I’d be glad to do that.” Chambers said it is the association’s plan to bring a proposal to the Town Council for consideration at a future meeting.
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Shifty Sailors founder Vern Olsen, center, plays accordian during a recent group practice.
SHANTY: Annual festival raising funds for museum
POT: Trust backs farmers grow options From page 1 smallest tier — 2,000 square feet or less — and not allow processing and retail operations. “The Trust Board requests that the language establishing special regulatory conditions for the reserve be removed from the draft regulations,” wrote Kristen Griffin, reserve manager, in a letter to the planning commission last month. Griffin said that regulations already existing within the Island County code “are the appropriate way to manage I-502 uses within the reserve” and additional restriction were not necessary. The language was removed from the draft regulations that were approved by the Planning Commission in late March. The regulations will now be drafted into an ordinance that will go before Island County commissioners. The county put a six-month mora-
torium in place while they research and develop regulations. County leadership is hoping to have an ordinance in place before the moratorium expires in May. The Trust Board response was in keeping with the sentiment of dozens of Ebey’s Reserve farmers who told planning commissioners by letter and at a public forum in March that they did not want Ebey’s Reserve to be treated any different when it comes to marijuana. “As farmers farming within the boundaries of Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve, this potential precedent setting infringement on the flexibility, competitiveness and sustainability of the agriculture is of deep concern to us,” stated a letter signed by farmers Leonard Engle, Robert Engle, Fran Einterz, Dale Sherman, George Smith, Wilbur Purdue, Clark Bishop and Karen Bishop. Farmers claimed the restriction on the reserve granted “farmers out-
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side the reserve an unfair competitive advantage and sets a dangerous precent,” wrote Charles Arndt in a letter to county leadership. Despite the concession to no longer restrict marijuana operations in the reserve, the planning commission still defines the crop as “unlike other plants grown and processed as typical agricultural practices,” a move that many farmers disagree with. This definition was created because marijuana is subject to tracking, is a controlled substance, may not be traded at farm stands and is expected to be grown primarily indoors, according to the regulations. Planning commissioner Scott Yonkman said that for him, the decision to define marijuana as not quite agriculture was due to its classification as a controlled substance. “It’s the primary thing I latched onto and made me feel it was a good decision,” Yonkman said.
Historical Society Museum in Coupeville. “This is an important one,” Olsen said. “We are beholden to them. If it hadn’t been for the Island County Historical Society, we would have never been.” In 1993, the museum was trying to promote a book by reading passages to the public. According to Olsen, few people were attending the events, so the director of the museum at that time called Olsen and asked him to gather a group to sing songs of the sea between the readings. After the event, when the museum sold around $3,000 worth of books, according to Olsen, the group of singers decided it was “too much fun” to stop there. In 1999, the Shifty Sailors released their first CD. In 2001, they had their first tour
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off of Whidbey Island. The group has travelled extensively since they started. Their tours included the West Coast tour, New England, Hawaii and four tours in various parts of Europe. But, according to Olsen, the best place to sing is here on Whidbey Island. “We’re all Whidbey Islanders, every one of us,” he said. And none of it would have happened if not for Coupeville’s history museum. “This is kind of a payback to the Island County Historical Society, and the museum,” Olsen said. Every year, Shanty Fest is held not for profit, but for a fundraiser for a charity chosen by the members of the Shifty Sailors. In the previous four years, Shanty Fest has raised thousands of dollars for charities including Coupeville’s Hearts and Hammers and Small Miracles, which Olsen and his wife started about six years ago. This year, Olsen said he is hoping to raise at least $3,500 for the museum, which was chosen this year due to recent budget cuts. “Our idea is that we’re going to help, at least with some of the funding that’s necessary right away,” said Olsen. Olsen is proud of what the Shifty Sailors have accomplished over the years, but is not satisfied. He’s hoping for more. Next year, he said he expects there will be a shanty group from Europe joining Shanty Fest, which he hopes will attract more people from all across the country. “To me, people to people is a real important thing in the world,” Olsen said, “and music can do that more than just about anything in the world.”