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Thursday, April 17, 2014

Deep Sea owner to go to trial

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By Jessie Stensland Editor

The owner of the Deep Sea crab boat that caught fire and sank to the bottom of Penn Cove will go to trial on a misdemeanor charge this September. Rory Westmoreland and his attorney, Cooper Offenbecher of Seattle, appeared in Island County District Court for a lengthy hearing Monday morning. Westmoreland was charged with “vessel abandoned or derelict upon aquatic lands” for allegedly leaving the 128-foot crab boat anchored just outside Penn Cove Shellfish’s mussel rafts. Westmoreland purchased the nonfunctioning boat from the Port of Seattle and had it towed to Penn Cove in December of 2011, according to Island County Deputy Prosecutor Chris Anderson. He said it’s unclear what plans Westmoreland

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Mad Crab project hits title snag By Megan Hansen Editor

Developers of the old Mad Crab building on Front Street encountered a bit of a road block in the permitting process this month. Thom Kroon, owner of the building, approached the commissioners for Port of Coupeville last week after learning that part of the building he owns is actually sitting on port property. The land in question is roughly 864 square feet of tidelands and Town of Coupeville will not move forward with any permits until the issue is addressed. Kroon said he wanted to keep the issue as simple as possible and proposed purchasing the property from the port. Prior to Kroon contacting the port, commissioner weren’t even aware they

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Fairy godmother Annie Horton admires the work of Coupeville sisters Hayley Fiedler, right, and Emily Fiedler during the Meerkerk Magic event at Meerkerk Gardens in Greenbank Saturday. Children gathered to build fairy dolls out of materials collected in the woodland gardens.

Meerkerk throws party for children By Ron Newberry Staff Reporter

Her title has changed over the years but not her enchanting presence. Dressed in a frilly pink dress, a tiara and large purple wings, Annie Horton visited with child after child, offering praise and encouragement in a soft, gentle voice. Playing the role as fairy godmother at the “Meerkerk Magic” children’s event seemed to flow as naturally for Horton as the gentle breeze that was felt at Meerkerk Gardens in Greenbank on a sunny Saturday. “I haven’t granted any wishes today yet,” Horton said. “It’s been done and they’ve come true.” No magical intervention was needed to create happiness for the dozens of children who arrived for the annual event. “Ever since I heard about this, I really wanted to come here,” said Ciandra Allen, 8, of Coupeville. They came to build fairy dolls out of mate-

rials gathered by event organizer Arlee Anderson and others on the vast woodland gardens’ grounds. And children were engrossed in the project from the start. That is, whenever they could pry the glue gun out of the hands of their mothers or fathers. “Sometimes, parents are the ones making the fairies,” Horton said. Horton, who has a background in children’s theater, has been entertaining kids at Meerkerk Magic ever since the event started 20 years ago. A resident of Greenbank, she first spread her wings as the fairy princess. “It is a magical place,” Horton said. “You

don’t need to wear wings. It’s a special spot on the island. It really is. It has been for as long as I’ve been here.” Located on 53 acres of woodland gardens and forest preserve, Meerkerk Rhododendron Gardens was founded by Ann and Max Meerkerk in the early 1960s. The property was bequeathed to the Seattle Rhododendron Society in 1979 and now serves as non-profit organization open to the public with emphasis on educating youth and research to develop new hybrid rhododendrons. On Saturday, it was a place for children to

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Director Tim McDonald to seek additional engineering bids. Four bids were received ranging in cost from the $17,500 to just under $4,000. McDonald said some of the bids include permit costs and vary on how to deal with the issue. The most expensive bid aimed to secured the foundation for another 50-100 years. “My personal opinion, I don’t think we need a foundation for 50-100 years,” Bronson said. “The building won’t last.” “We’ll have a bottom and no top.” Commissioner Bill Larsen said they’re looking for access safety and stability. All three commissioners agreed to go with the lowest bid, presented by X-Sound Engineering out of Freeland, for $3,960. X-Sound has worked in

Island County for 13 years and said they have a two week response once they are hired. After that, they said they usually complete a project within two from the start date. The scope of work includes engineering costs for the project and does not include applications fees or any specialty fees that may arise including archeological, biological or geotechnical. Port officials are unsure what the total cost of the project will be. The Coupeville Historic Waterfront Association has offered to help with some financial assistance and another group has expressed interest in starting a fundraising campaign to help. The port does have $335,000 in an undesignated fund, which it acquired from selling the commercial developments rights to some property at Greenbank Farm.

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Port to hold meeting on Greenbank Farm future The Port of Coupeville Board of Commissioners will be holding a special meeting April 30 to seek public input on the future of Greenbank Farm. The board would like to hear what the public wants out of the farm and what parameters the board should use when accepting requests for proposals for future farm management. The current management contract is up in June 2015. The meeting is 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 30 in the Island County Commissioner’s Hearing Room. A previous meeting was held April 16.

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School board appoints Sears By Megan Hansen Editor

Coupeville School Board appointed Christine Sears to fill the board seat recently vacated by Don Sherman. Sears was one of two people interviewed last week during a special meeting. In the process of the interview and appointment, however, the board may have violated the Open Public Meetings Act. The interview process was held in open session, as required. The board members asked Sears and the other candidate, Orson Christensen, separately a series of questions about what they see as the role of school board members. Questions ranged from their involvement currently in the district to their knowledge of the education system. Sears said she sees the role as one that serves as leadership and governance. “I’d be accountable for student achievement, proper use of resources and funds,” she said. Sears volunteers at afterschool events and with the Community Foundation for Coupeville Public Schools. Sears said she has a basic

Sears understanding of how schools get funding and is aware of future challenges and priorities within the district, including new state mandates and declining enrollment. Christensen has been volunteering with Coupeville sports for a year and has past experience working in education. Being on the school board is a chance to do community service by helping determine what’s good for the school system, he said. After interviewing the candidates, the board members went into executive session, though they didn’t initially cite the reason or the length of time they expected to be behind closed doors. The Open Public Meetings Act requires officials to announce the reason they are going into executive sessions

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and the length of time of the session, according to the state Attorney General’s Office. In addition, the officials aren’t allowed to make any decisions, even informal ones, within executive sessions, the law states. After reconvening, however, board president Kathleen Anderson announced the board had chosen Sears and prompted Superintendent Jim Shank to give Sears the oath of office. Administrative assistant Janet Wodjenski reminded Anderson that proper protocol calls for a motion and vote to be made by the board. In response to Wodjenski’s reminder and notification from a Examiner reporter that they could be in violation, Anderson said she missed that part on the agenda and called for a vote. The decision was unanimous. In some instances an agency can “cure” a violation of the Open Public Meetings Act by publicly repeating

what was done in executive session, said Nancy Krier, assistant attorney general for open government. “When I hear stories like this I assume it’s a training or knowledge issue. I try to deal with it in an educational standpoint.” Recently passed legislation requires elected officials go through Open Public Meetings Act and public disclosure training. Krier contacted the Coupeville School District to discuss concerns about the recent executive session and explain training resources were available. “Maybe this is the kind of board that would benefit from additional training,” Krier said. Wodjenski told Krier three of the board members are relatively new and was very open to seeking additional training resources. “This is a good reminder for them,” Krier said. “They need to pay attention to the requirements.”

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School board snafu example of need for open meetings training Last week Coupeville School Board held a special meeting to interview and appoint a candidate to fill a vacant board seat. In the process, they may have violated the Open Public Meetings Act by making a decision in executive session and not properly announcing the session. According to the OPMA, the board can “evaluate the qualifications of a candidate for appointment to elective office. However, any interview of such candidate and final action appointing a candidate to elective office shall be in a meeting open to the public.” After interviewing the candidates publicly and going into executive session to discuss, the board came out and announced who they had chosen. In that process, they missed a step, but administrative assistant Janet Wodjenski reminded them they must take action publicly. Instances like this happen all the time and Nancy Krier, assistant attorney general for open government, said most of the time it comes down to training issues. Luckily, the governor signed a bill into law March 27 that requires public officials to be trained on public transparency. The Open Government Trainings Act takes law July 1, 2014. The Attorney General’s Office created an online resource guide for public officials with training information. Under the new law, public officials must complete training within 90 days of appointment. Then refresher training is required every four years. Public officials have a lot to learn when they take office and they have a lot of responsibility. Being transparent is one of those. But as with any position, or job, ongoing education is important. This new legislation is a great step in keeping public officials informed and aware of their responsibilities to the public. While the school board may have rectified its mistake, this is a great opportunity for them to seek additional training and utilize resources available through the attorney general’s office. For more information on open government resources, go to the attorney general’s office open government page at www.atg.wa.gov/OpenGovernment. aspx#.U026zuZdWN1.

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Congratulations and thank you for your April 7 supplement, “Whidbey Green Guide.” It’s a helpful gift to all who enjoy the wonders of this island. May we all drink deeply of its offerings in this Earth and Ocean month. Friends of South Whidbey State Park are among the growing fans of taking moral responsibility for the health of our planet.

We hope your readers will visit the park often to enjoy its twin glories, the beach and the forest. In each you will find beauty, strength and inspiration. John Muir put it memorably: “In every walk with nature one receives far more than one seeks.”

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MARK Keeping garden in line THE Orca Tour DATE comes May 8 • immediately following the Marine Science Center’s annual meeting. Hoyt will be selling and signing his books following his talk. Admission to the talk is free for Marine Science Center members; admission for adults is $7; youth under 18, $3. The Whale Trail is a series of sites around the Northwest where people can view orcas and other marine mammals from shore. From 16 inaugural sites, including Langley and Coupeville, The Whale Trail has grown to include more than 50. This spring, The Whale Trail is expanding to California, with new sites in Monterey, Santa Cruz and San Francisco. “Our vision of promoting awareness of the Southern Resident orcas throughout their range is quickly coming true,” said Donna Sandstrom, executive director of The Whale Trail. “We’re thrilled to partner with Port Townsend Marine Science Center to bring Erich to his many fans in the Northwest.” The Orca Tour will continue through May with a presentation in Port Angeles on May 8, then continue to Newport, Ore., San Francisco, Monterey and Santa Cruz, Calif., Seattle and Vancouver, B.C. Orca Tour information and local event information can be found at www.orcatour.org

toni grove sowin ’n’ the trowel There are few things sadder for a gardener than a plant that falls short of its potential. Sometimes it’s because it was put in the wrong spot. Other times, it’s because of neglect. And sometimes it’s a double whammy of poor placement and just letting it run wild. There are two plants common in Whidbey Island gardens that are prime examples of squandered potential. Chances are you or someone you know has one or both of these in their landscape. They’re Lithodora diffusa and Erica. Lithodora diffusa is a low growing perennial groundcover in the Boraginaceae family. It has bright blue flowers, loves plenty of sunshine and is a great addition to a rock garden. The fact that it spreads is probably one of the main reasons for its popularity. But if you’re expecting a carpet of green foliage dotted with blue flowers to drape gracefully over rocks and across your beds for years to come, don’t be surprised if over time the end result bears little resemblance to the mound of flowers you brought home from the nursery long ago. This plant has a tendency to sprawl unproductively like an unemployed teenager if not kept in check. If you never

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prune it, the foliage at the center of the plant will die back and the only vibrant green will be at the outer edges on the new growth. The number of flowers it will produce will also drastically be reduced. I’ve seen far too many mats of drab green four to five feet wide and with only one or two flowers Make a decision in the first year to cut the new growth back by half after the flowers are finished blooming. It will take longer for your plant to spread, but it will also ensure you actually have flowers every year. The other plant that I often notice neglected is Erica. You probably know it as heather, or you think you know it Actually, Erica is the genus of the Ericaceae family that contains heaths, or what we often mistakenly call heather. An example is Erica x darleyensis Kramer’s red, which has been flying off nursery shelves this spring. Calluna vulgaris is the correct name for heather, an entirely different plant, which

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Etzell fires no hitter; soccer, softball pick up wins By Jim Waller Staff Reporter

Senior pitcher Ben Etzell mowed down visiting Lakewood with a no-hitter in the Wolves’ 1-0 win Monday, April 14, to highlight the week in Coupeville High School sports. The soccer and softball teams recovered from losses to earn one-sided victories, and the track team snared four firsts in a three-team meet.

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In addition to Etzell’s nohitter, the Wolves won 6-5 in nine innings at Cedarcrest Wednesday, April 9, and lost at home 9-3 to Cedarcrest Friday, April 11. The win over Lakewood didn’t come easily as Cougar pitcher Tim Kolling allowed only one Coupeville base runner over the first four innings. Aaron Trumbull led off the fifth with the game’s first hit, tomahawking a double past a diving right fielder. Kurtis Smith pushed Trumbull to third with a grounder to second. That set up a squeeze bunt by Korbin Korzan that plated Trumbull. Josh Bayne singled in the sixth for Coupeville’s only other hit. Etzell was tough with eight strikeouts, five coming in the final eight batters. He did, however, run into a few jams with all five of his walks coming in the third and fourth innings. In the win over Cedarcrest, the Wolves received two hits each from Wade Schaef, Morgan Payne, Trumbull and Smith.

Schaef added a double and RBI, Trumbull had two RBI and Smith a triple and RBI. Coupeville plated the game winner with one out in the ninth when Payne singled, stole second and scored on an error off the bat of Trumbull. Reliever C.J. Smith put the Red Wolves down in order in the bottom half of the ninth to wrap up the win. In Friday’s loss to Cedarcrest, “it wasn’t poor pitching but a combination of errors and a lack of hitting after the first inning,” coach Willie Smith said. One of the few highlights was Trumbull’s two-run single. Coupeville (4-6, 5-6) hosts Lakewood (3-8, 3-9) at 4 p.m. Friday, April 18.

Soccer scores big in win over Granite

The Wolves lost 7-0 at second-ranked Archbishop Murphy Tuesday, April 8, ripped visiting Granite Falls 4-1 Friday, April 11, and lost at King’s 5-1 Monday, April 14. Abraham Leyva Elenes scored two goals and Zane Bundy and Sean Donley one each in the win over Granite Falls. Leyva Elenes, Donley and Loren Nelson added assists. On defense, Aaron Wright “had a good night, completely shutting down their offense on the right side,” coach Kyle Nelson said. “It was a great team effort,” Nelson added. The win was Coupeville’s fourth (surpassing last season’s total of three) with eight matches left. Coupeville’s only goal at King’s came from Leyva NORA DURAND

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Coupeville’s Josh Bayne, right, chases down a Lakewood player during a rundown in the Wolves’ 1-0 win Monday. Elenes on a penalty kick. King’s win gives the Knights (4-3, 5-4) a one-game edge in the Cascade Confernce standings over Coupeville (3-4, 4-4) in the race for one of the two 1A playoff spots. South Whidbey leads both schools with a 5-2 (7-2) record. The Wolves get at shot at the Falcons when they ravel to South Whidbey at 6 p.m. Friday, April 18. Coupeville defeated South Whidbey 2-1 earlier this season.

Softball bounces back with big win

After dropping 10-0 and 11-0 games at Archbishop Murphy Tuesday, April 8, Coupeville rebounded to rip host Meridian 8-1 Thursday, April 10, in a nonleague game. Madeline Roberts, Bree

Messner and Emily Coulter produced the only Coupeville hits in the losses to Murphy. It was a different story at Meridian, as a strong offensive backed a two-hit, eightstrikeout game by McKayla Bailey. Madeline Strasburg had two hits and two RBI; Messner added two singles and an RBI; Hailey Hammer had a two-run single; and Tiffany Briscoe and Erin Josue lined their first hits of the season. Coupeville’s double header at Sultan Monday, April 14, was postponed because co-coach Amy King was ill. Coupeville (2-5, 3-5) entertains Lakewood (4-3, 6-3) at 4 p.m. Friday, April 18.

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The Coupeville High School track team captured four firsts in at three-team

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meet at Cedarcrest Thursday, April 10. Lakewood led both the boys and the girls meets in team scoring. The Cougars defeated Cedarcrest and Coupeville 95-61-21 on the boys side and 96-45-23 on the girls. Ryan Griggs took part in two wins for the Coupeville boys, taking the high jump (5-06) and teaming with Brandon Kelley, Jared Helmstadter and Lathom Kelley to

win the 4x100 relay (46.31). Makana Stone (100 meters, 13.53) and Sylvia Hurlburt (200, 28.52) won for the Coupeville girls. Nick Streubel placed second in the shot put (44-08) and the girls 4x200 team of Stone, Carlie Rosenkrance, Lauren Grove and Hurlburt also finished second (1:54.46). Thursday, April 17, Coupeville, Lakewood and South Whidbey go to King’s for a 4 p.m. meet.

Local runners participate in Whidbey Marathon More than 60 Coupeville runners were among the 2,745 participants who finished the 13th annual Whidbey Island Marathon or one of it associated races Sunday, April 13. In addition to the marathon, the event featured a half marathon, a 10K, a 5K and a 1K children’s race. Jennifer Porter (301st, 4:59:39), Aimee Bishop (355th, 5:24:21) and Christi Messner (356th, 5:24:21) represented Coupeville among the 408 who ran the marathon. In the half marathon field of 1,625, the top three Coupeville men were Mark Noste (89th, 1:41:23), Stig Carlson (264th, 1:52:56) and Jim Boer (394th, 1:58.03). Holly Salinger (100th, 1:42:18), Christina Bromme (236th, 1:51:12) and Claire Milnes (488th, 2:01.29) led the women. Olivia Flack (21st, 50:38),

Sarah Woehrman (52nd, 55:41) and Marian Quarrier (61st, 57:19) paced the Coupeville women in the 10K. John Eggers (195th, 1:14:35) was the only Central Whidbey man in the race of 334. Coupeville leaders among the men in the 5K were Mitchell Carroll (17th, 23:34), Michael Laska (18th, 24:25) and Jake Mitten (34th, 26:41). Jennifer Wynn (19th, 24:26), Kenia Eck (133rd, 37:06) and Jennifer Laska (142nd, 38:02) led the women among the 262 participants. Top Coupeville boys in the children’s 1K race of 116 were Alexander Wasik (24th, 4:38), Jack Porter (29th, 4:45) and Nicholas Wasik (41st, 5:07). Among the girls, leaders were Lyla Stuurmans (32nd, 4:49), Mia Ackerman (39th, 5:06) and Abigail Place (48th, 5:17).

Thursday, April 17, 2014 • The Whidbey Examiner

Hospital land sale undecided By Michelle Beahm Staff Reporter

The sale of a Whidbey General Hospital property on South Whidbey remains undecided this week. The hospital commissioners met Monday morning to hear public comments about the possible sale of a 4.5-acre property in Bayview. No citizens appeared at the meeting to comment, but a letter from Sue Ellen White was read into the record. The property, undeveloped land off of State Highway 525, was originally purchased in January 2008 with the intent of building a clinic there. Hank Hanigan, the hospital’s chief operations officer, said the clinic was supposed to house mammography, X-rays, physical therapy and other outpatient services. However, construction

was halted before it could begin in 2008. At first, the project was stalled by a lack of funding, hospital officials said. Then, regulations for how a hospital could be designated as a Critical Access Hospital changed, and a clinic on that property would have cost Whidbey General Hospital its Critical Access funding. Commissioner Ron Wallin, the board secretary, expressed shock at the low value of the property. The hospital purchased it for $1.98 million in 2008, but the county assessor’s office currently appraised the property value at only $595,890. Cammermeyer suggested waiting for another six months to put it on the market to see if the value increases. Because Monday’s meeting was about hearing public comments, no decision was made, and the meeting adjourned.

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major fundraising project for the club, founded in 1947. Variety of plants and homemade baked goods. Raffle. Also seminars on native plants, growing lavender and dividing perennials. 360-579-5880.

Volunteer open house, 3-6 p.m., April 17 at the Jacob Ebey House. Park on Cemetery Road and walk out. Learn how to get involved in historic preservation and landscaping/gardening projects on the reserve, as well as how to become a docent at the Jacob Ebey House and how to lead historic walking tours of downtown Coupeville. 360678-6084.

Kite Fun Fly, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., April 19, Windjammer Park, Oak Harbor. Whidbey Island Kite Fliers’ event. Bring your kites. Holmes Harbor Rod & Gun Club Easter Egg Hunt, 1 p.m., April 19, 3334 Brooks Hill Road, Langley. Four age groups up to 11 years old. Bring your baskets and hunt for candy and prizes. One golden and one silver egg in each egg group. Enjoy a free hot dog and juice after finding your treasures. 360-2218494, or rlsm@whidbey.com

Whidbey Island Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution meeting, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., April 17, 1794 Main St., Freeland. Any woman 18 years or older who can prove lineal, bloodline descent from an ancestor who aided in achieving American independence is eligible to join the DAR. 360-682-5966.

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Women’s firearms class, 9 a.m., April 19, Central Whidbey Sportsman’s Association, Safari Lane, Coupeville. Free all-day class will cover safety and a broad range of firearms including revolvers, semi-automatic pistols, shotguns and rifles. It is recommend that you bring a lunch and any unloaded firearm that you would like to shoot. Some firearms will be available for those who do not own one. 360-9298918, or 360-929-2167.

Monday, April 21 Meet Elizabeth Austen, Washington State Poet Laureate, 3-4:30 p.m., April 21, Oak Harbor Library. Elizabeth Austen is a Seattle-based poet, performer and teacher and the Washington State poet laureate for 2014-16. 360-675-5115, or www.snoisle.org Island County Astronomical Society (ICAS) monthly

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Grass fed class, 7-9 p.m., April 22, Deer Lagoon Grange. What distinguishes grass fed from other beef and why should you care? Slow Food Whidbey Island, Washington State University Extension and Deer Lagoon Grange, bring WSU’s Jan Busboom to town. Professor Busboom of the Animal Science Dept at WSU is an authority on grass fed animals for meat production. He has studied all aspects of raising animals on grass, from genetics and animal nutrition, to processing, to the health and environmental benefits of raising cows on grass. Learn what you should know when seeking grass fed beef for your table. The class will culminate with a tasting of locally raised grass fed beef. Please come and bring your curiosity, your questions and your palate. $10 suggested donation. 360-331-5819, or kathy46@whidbey.com

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Introduction to Norwegian and Swedish genealogy, 1-3 p.m., April 21, Nordic Hall, 63 Jacobs Road, Coupeville. At this first of three classes, a Whidbey genealogist will introduce you to some basics of doing genealogical research. Two additional classes with a more personalized focus will follow – two for those doing Norwegian genealogy and two for those doing Swedish genealogy. Cost for three classes is $30. Registration required. Having your own laptop/notebook computer available for the second and third classes is desirable. For more information, visit the Nordic Lodge website at www.whidbeyislandnordiclodge.wordpress.com. To register, email whidbeyislandnordiclodge@gmail.com and put “Registration for Genealogy Class” in the subject line.

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Coupeville Farmers Market, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., April 19, 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 7

Environmentally-sensible kayaking talk, 3-4 p.m., April 18, Langley Library. People who like kayaking, canoeing, and paddlesports are people who care about the environment. Learn how you can be a “green paddler,” as kayaker Paula Johanson, writer for the blog Kayak Yak, shows you how you can reduce your carbon footprint on the water. Free. 360-221-4383. kayakyak.blogspot.ca

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Greenbank Garden Club Spring plant sale, 10 a.m.2 p.m., April 19, Greenbank Farm. Features locally-grown plants, garden-related flea market, Hypertufa pots, baked goods, free gardening seminars and a garden art booth. 360-579-5880, or cs@ greenbankgardenclub.org

Whidbey Playhouse musical, “1776,” 7:30 p.m., April 17, Whidbey Playhouse, 730 S.E. Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. Book by Peter Stone. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays 7:30 p.m.; Sundays 2:30 p.m. $18 tickets. 360-679-2237, or office@whidbeyplayhouse. com

Sailing lessons registration starts, 10 a.m.-noon, Oak Harbor Yacht Club. Oak Harbor Youth Sailing is offering sailing lessons for both adult and youth. Registration is on a first come, first served basis with completed forms and class fee. Applicants should download all forms at ohyouthsailing.org

Septic 101 class, 7-8:30 p.m., April 17, Little Brown Church, on corner of Maxwelton and French roads, Clinton. From what goes down

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the drain inside to protecting your drain field outside, your septic system needs tender loving care. Get the low down on how to live with, maintain and protect your investment. Class is a prerequisite for Septic 201 class on April 26. Free. Register at www.islandcountyeh.org or call 360-6787914.

Future of Fish – Aquaculture or Wild Caught? 5 p.m., April 17, Gordon’s on Blueberry Hill, 5438 Woodward Avenue, Freeland. Have a glass and join the discussion about popular fish, their sustainability as wild harvested food and the development of aquaculture of these species. 360-544-2278, or prscot@ whidbey.net

Bloom’s Winery Taste for Wine & Art Bayview Cash Store, 5603 Bayview Road, Langley. Learn to identify the biggest problem weeds here in Island County, landowners’ legal responsibilities and methods for effectively controlling them. 360-678-7992, or janet.stein@wsu.edu, or www.whidbeyearthday.org

Children’s Easter Egg Hunt, 2 p.m., April 19, Fleet Reserve Association Branch 97, 311 S.E. 8th Ave., Oak Harbor. Children ages 12 and under are welcome. Divided into age groups, drawings and lots of Easter eggs. Refreshments provided for all participants. Open to the public. 360-6753414.

meeting, 6:30-8:30 p.m., April 21, room HH137, Oak Harbor Library. Anyone interested in astronomy is invited to attend. There will be short presentations on current topics in astronomy. For more information about ICAS or club events, contact Dan Pullen at 360-679-7664 or icaspub@ juno.com, or visit www.icaswa.webs.com

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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. This position is opened until filled. Initial consideration will be given to those applications postmarked no later than Tuesday, April 22, 2014 and will be accepted only if mailed to the following address: Island Transit Mechanic Position 19758 SR 20 Coupeville, WA 98239 Island Transit is an Equal Opportunity and M/F/D/V Employer

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NORTHWEST LAWN CARE has an opening for a full time position in lawn and landscape maintenance. Valid Drivers license & clean driving record required. Must be 21 and have ability to carry up to 50 lbs and be willing to work in various weather conditions. Send resume: northwestlawncare@gmail.com northwestlawncare@ gmail.com Employment Automotive

Exp. Auto Mechanic Needed Coupeville Auto Repair has an opening for a full time mechanic with a minimum of 3 years experience. We work on foreign & domestic. You m u s t h a ve y o u r o w n t o o l s. Wa g e s a r e a c cording to experience, m e d i c a l i n s u ra n c e i s provided after 6 months, and paid vacation after 1 year. Please apply in person by appointment and have at least 3 refe r e n c e s r e a d y. C a l l 360.678.1746 Monday Friday between 8 AM & 4 : 3 0 P M a n d a s k fo r Marty. Employment Restaurant

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1985 International Tractor, gas, 85 HP, 4x4, front end loader, heavy Dogs duty winch, $9,800. Flat bed trailer, 18’, deck ADORABLE TOY Pooabove wheels $1,250 dles, 2 Males left. (360)420-4338 $1,500 each. Parents are AKC Registered, Companions Only. Vet Home Furnishings Health Checked, All Shots and Dewor med. D ew C l aw s R e m ove d a n d Ta i l s H ave B e e n Docked, Also By The Vet. Family Raised, Kennel Trained. 360-6742437. For Pictures and More Info: COUCH, LOVESEAT & washcarey1@yahoo.com Ottoman Set. Microfiber The opportunity to Rust color. Great cond! A l m o s t n ew ! O r i g i n a l make a difference is owner. $400. Oak Har- right in front of you. bor. Call Brenda 360Recycle this paper. 675-5733.

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5/9-5/10, 20th ANNUAL INDOOR SALE by The Women of Saint Mary’s Catholic Church! Held from 9a-4p, 207 North Main. FREELAND, 98249.

MOVING SALE! Furniture, baby gear, golfing, hanging pot rack, holiday, 4 pc boxing station, patio set. A little bit of everything! Friday and Saturday from 8 am to 2 p m a t 1 4 0 0 E ve r e t t e L a n e. N o e a r l y b i r d s please.

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ESTATE SALE!!! One d ay o n l y ! S a t u r d ay, April 19 th , 9 am to 4 pm. Antiques, crystal, lots of Christmas dec o r, ya r d a r t , s m a l l new fridge, lg upright f r e e ze r, q u e e n s i ze L.L. Bean inflatable bed in roller case, garage hanging storage rack, full mattress set with metal frame, long dresser with mirror, end tables, wall m o u n t e d s m a l l T V, Mahogany dresser that needs loving, Carpet Cleaners, Vacuum cleaners, linens, kitchen ware, tools, yard fur niture, & more! Deals to be had!! All must go, please!! Evergreen Mobile Home Park, 1361 NE Goldie St, #18. Park at top of drive, in grassy area on right & walk down a must! No turn around room!! All members of Par k “Thank You” in advance.

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12.6’ SEA EAGLE Inflatable Transom Fishing/ Sport Boat with All Accessories. Includes: Anchor, Oars, Seats with Flotation Cushions, Inflation and Repair Devices. Also included are a Collapsible Sun Canopy, Rigid Floorboard System, Full Length Cover, and Custom Trailer. Motor (included) is a Honda 9.9HP Four-Stroke (Leg a l o n Fr e s h W a t e r L a ke s i n WA ) . L o w Hours -- Only Used Twice, and Only in Fresh Wa t e r. M o t o r h a s i t ’s own Dolly and Cover. Boat is Actually Rated for a 30HP Motor, and has 6 Person Capacity. As an Inflatable, is Really Light, Comfor table and Capable of Large Capacity Storage Under Seats. Near New Condition -- Kept Garaged All Its Life. No Damage. Appropriate for Towing by Anything from Truck to SUV to Regular Auto. Sale Necessitated by Medical Stuff. Asking $5,500. Call Br ian at 360-876-0424. Marine Power

1996 KAWASAKI GPZ Motorcycle. Summer is coming, this bike is fast and reliable. Ready to run! Low mileage. Runs great. All original. Health forces sale and I am sad to see my toy go. $ 2 , 0 0 0 . O a k H a r b o r. Text only please, photos available 360-914-2073.

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2003 FORD RANGER Regular cab, automatic, 55,500 miles, A/C, radio, c h r o m e w h e e l s, To n neau cover. Excellent cond! I purchased new, a must see! $4,500. On the south end of Whidbey Isl. I can email pictures. Call Doug 425466-2702. Utility Trailers

1985 International Tractor, gas, 85 HP, 4x4, front end loader, heavy duty winch, $9,800. Flat bed trailer, 18’, deck above wheels $1,250 (360)420-4338

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 OF PUBLIC HEARING On April 28, 2014 at 6:15 p.m., the Board of Island County Commissioners will hold a public hearing at the Island County Board of County Commissioners Hearing Room (Room #102B), located in the Island County Annex Building, 1 NE 6th Street, Coupeville, Washington, to consider adoption of Resolution No. C-35-14 In the Matter of Amending the 2014 Island County Budget. Resolution C-35-14 would amend the 2014 Island County Budget and would recognize unforeseen changes in revenues and expendit u r e s t h a t h ave o c curred since adoption of the County’s annual budget. The full text of the proposed Resolution may be obtained by calling 679-7397, or dropping by the office of Island County Budget Director during normal office hours. Interested persons may appear at the public hearing and give testimony for or against the proposed Resolution. Persons requiring auxiliary aids/ser vices should call Island County Human Resources at 679 7919, 629 4522, Ext. 7919, or 32l 5111, ext. 7919 (use whichever number is applicable for the area) at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. Debbie Thompson Island County Clerk of the Board P. O. Box 5000 Coupeville, WA 982395000 360-679-7385 360-321-5111 Legal No. 555375 Published: The Whidbey Examiner April 17, 2014. Trustee’s Sale No: 01RNM-129108 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 May 16, 2014, at

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the hour of 10:00 AM, a t AT T H E F R O N T 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 C o u n t y o f I S L A N D, State of Washington: UNIT G-1, THE C O U RT YA R D C O N DO, AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT “A” ATTACHED HE RETO EX HIB IT FOR LEGAL DESCRIPTION Trustee’s Sale 01-RNM-129108 EXHIBIT “A” UNIT G - 1 , T H E C O U R TYARD, A CONDOMINIUM, ACCORDING TO D E C L A R AT I O N THEREOF RECORDED APRIL 10, 1991, U N D E R AU D I TO R ’ S FILE NO. 91004968, RECORDS OF ISL A N D C O U N T Y, WA S H I N G TO N , B E ING ALL OF LOT B OF CITY OF OAK HARB O R S H O R T P L AT NO 8-90, AS APPROVED AUGUST 8, 1990, AND RECORDED AUGUST 10, 1990, I N VO L U M E 2 O F SHORT PLATS, PAGE 2 5 0 , U N D E R AU D I TOR’S FILE NO. 90015308, RECORDS OF ISLAND COUNTY, WASHINGTON. SITUAT E D I N I S L A N D COUNTY, WASHINGTON. Tax Parcel No: S6423-00-000G-1/720 358, commonly known as 730 SOUTHEAST 8TH AVENUE #H102 , OA K H A R B O R , WA . The Property is subject to that certain Deed of Tr u s t d a t e d 10/26/2007, recorded 11/1/2007 , under Auditor’s/Recorder’s No. 4215372, records of I S L A N D C o u n t y, Washington, from KIRILL HALE, AND MINORI HALE, HUSBAND AND WIFE, as Grantor, to LS TITLE OF WASHINGTON, as 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 COUNTRYWIDE BANK, FSB., 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 4/1/2011, 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 February 14, 2014 Delinquent Payments from April 01, 2011 16 payments at $ 1,050.23 each $ 16,803.68 19 payments at $ 1,033.64 each $ 19,639.16 (04-01-11 through 02-14-14) Late Charges: $ 122.09 BENEFIC I A RY A DVA N C E S C O R P O R AT E A D VANCES $ 2,451.47 TOTAL: $ 39,016.40 IV The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: Principal $144,773.94, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument secured, 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 May 16, 2014. The default(s) r e fe r r e d t o i n p a ra graph Ill must be cured by May 5, 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 May 5, 2014, (11 days before the sale date) the default(s) as set forth in p a ra gra p h I l l i s / a r e cured and the Tr ustee’s fees and costs are paid. The sale may

be terminated at any time after May 5, 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: KIRILL HALE, 730 SOUTHEAST 8TH AVENUE H102, OAK HARBOR, WA, 98277 KIRILL HALE, 520 E A S T M U R R AY STREET, RAWLINS, W Y, 8 2 3 0 1 K I R I L L HALE, 3406 COWLEY WAY APT 4, SAN DIEGO, CA, 92117-5806 MINORI HALE, 3406 COWLEY WAY APT 4, SAN DIEGO, CA, 92117-5806 MINORI HALE, 520 EAST M U R R AY S T R E E T, RAWLINS, WY, 82301 MINORI HALE, 730 SOUTHEAST 8TH AVENUE H102, OAK HARBOR, WA, 98277 by both first class and certified mail on 12/17/2013, proof of which is in the possession of the Tr ustee; and on 12/17/2013, 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, 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. 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 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. D AT E D : 2 / 1 2 / 2 0 1 4 REGIONAL TRUSTEE SERVICES CORPOR AT I O N Tr u s t e e B y 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 P1082894 4/17, 05/08/2014 LEGAL NO. 555377 Published: The Whidbey Examiner Apr il 17 and May 8, 2014.

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COURT: Deep Sea owner faces misdemeanor

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owned those tidelands. Commissioner Marshal Bronson said it was unclear exactly how much of the tidelands the port actually owns. “We’re going to have to do some significant survey work,” he said. However, two of the commissioners aren’t so keen on the idea of selling. “I’m less inclined to sell,” said Commissioner Bill Larsen,”but I’d explore a longterm lease option. “So the port can retain ownership.” Commissioner Mike Diamanti concurred. Executive Director Tim McDonald said an independent appraiser would need to be hired to determine the value of the property. That appraisal cost would need to fall on Kroon, he said. While discussions are just

beginning on how to address a purchase or lease option, Kroon said he can continue with his project as long he gets signed permission from the port to present to the town. Commissioners agreed to draft a letter letting the town know they were in discussions with Kroon to come to an agreement with the property. Kroon purchased the Mad Crab building in December 2012 and is proposing creating a mixed used space in the three story building. It may include four retail spaces on the street level floor, and residential space on the lower level and existing attic space. Part of the space down include a deck, which will feature additional public beach access. “It’s great to see progress being made on this and the plans for beach access,” Diamanti said.

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had for the vessel or why he brought it to Coupeville. Four months later, an unknown arsonist set the vessel on fire, causing it to sink and spill more than 5,000 gallons of diesel fuel into the waters, according to a report by the Department of Natural Resources. In one estimate, state officials concluded the cost of cleanup and damages could be as high as $3 million, though Anderson said he’s seen a wide range of estimates. The history of the criminal case against Westmoreland is somewhat complicated. An employee at the Department of Natural Resources originally cited Westmoreland about 11 months after the sinking. The charge was dismissed, Anderson said, a few months later in order to give the investigator more time to gather evidence.

The prosecutors office refiled the charge Aug. 30, 2013. Offenbecher said in court Monday that the Department of Natural Resources officer filed the criminal charge against Westmoreland as a way to recoup the costs of cleanup through the restitution process; he said officials were frustrated that other attempts hadn’t worked. In an interview, Anderson agreed that restitution will likely come up if Westmoreland is found guilty, but at this point it’s a straight-forward criminal case. Offenbecher asked Judge Bill Hawkins to dismiss the case, arguing that the statute of limitations had passed by the time the prosecutor’s office refiled the charge. Hawkins disagreed, ruling that the statute limitation had “tolled” or suspended during the period

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Rory Westmoreland speaks with his attorney during a hearing Monday in Island County District Court. after the case was dismissed and refiled. Offenbecher also asked for a change of venue, citing the publicity the sinking of the Deep Sea generated on Whidbey Island. He said some of the information in news reports would taint the jury because they will be inadmissible in court.

FUN: Meerkerk hosts annual kids fairy party From page 1 let their imaginations run wild. They glued together poppy seed pods, pine cones, dried leaves, moss and other forest and garden debris to build fairy dolls and other creations. Finn Tyler, 7, of Clinton made a dragon with red eyes. “I’m glad to see the boys

are coming and making their fairy men,” Horton said. “Finn’s drag is absolutely excellent.” Meerkerk hosts several programs for elementaryschool aged children and is now gearing up for “Botany Adventure Tours” in May and early June. That program teaches third-throughfifth graders on the island about pollinators, plant parts, conservation and ecol-

ogy. Anderson, who runs the program, is looking for volunteers to help. “We look for bees and other ways of pollination, the wind, the ants, the beetles, and how important that is,” Anderson said. A popular event that draws children is the Fairy House Festival July 5 when fairy houses are built. A big draw for adults is the nursery where several

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Again, Hawkins disagreed. He questioned whether any such information would be inadmissible, plus he said the stories weren’t inflammatory. He denied the motion, but said the issue would be revisited later. In the end, Hawkins set the trial for Sept. 11.

varieties of rhododendrons are sold. The nursery is open from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. daily. Admission to the gardens is $5 for adults; kids under 16 are free when accompanied by an adult. For more information about Meerkerk Gardens, go to meerkerkgardens.org If you go to any Meerkerk event and see Horton in her fairy godmother attire, watch out for her wand. Horton remembers granting a wish to a young Whidbey Island woman in the mid 1990s in the early years of Meerkerk Magic. She had approached Horton and asked her if she would grant her a wish. “I put my wand on her heart, which is how you do it, and I looked at her because you look at each other and you think your wish,” Horton said. “You never say it out loud. It’s nobody else’s business. “She thought her wish and I looked at her and said, ‘Oh yes,’ and she said, ‘Oh, thank you.’” Although Horton won’t reveal exactly what was wished, she did say that the woman was pleasantly surprised by the result of an early pregnancy test she took. Her wish, a girl named Olivia, is now 18 years old, Horton said.