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Port axes nonprofit exemption By Megan Hansen Editor
Port of Coupeville revised its policy to no longer exclude nonprofits from having to pay a $1 per head passenger fee. And some local nonprofits fear it could have an adverse impact. Commissioners passed resolution 191 in April, which instituted a $1 fee per passenger for vessels picking up passengers at the Coupeville Wharf. The initial resolution excluded nonprofits and vessels bringing passengers from outside the area, specifically the Victoria Clipper. “In my opinion, the waiver for nonprofits was too liberal,” said Tim McDonald, executive director for the Port of Coupeville. McDonald presented resolution 192, amending the former resolution, to take
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Coupeville’s B&Bs embrace shifting trends By Megan Hansen Editor
Just weeks into retirement, Coupeville resident Kevin Griggs is venturing into a new business endeavor — host of a Bed and Breakfast. Griggs is one of two business ventures that recently popped up in Coupeville, commonly known as pocket B&Bs. His newly opened Whispering Bamboo B&B features a single room structure on his two-acre property. The rental space has its own private garden, access to Griggs’ manicured art gardens and what many travelers seem to be seeking these days — independence. Diane Binder, who owns Anchorage Inn in Coupeville, said the B&B industry is changing. The millennial’s and generation X’ers are independent travelers, she said. “They want to help themselves and to be left alone.” Having owned Anchorage Inn for 16
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Bill Bainbridge, right, of the Coupeville Lions Club, gets a hand from his nephew Josh Stern as they unload one of two bicycles from a truck Monday. The bikes were donated to the club for its widely anticipated 35th annual garage sale that will take place June 28-29.
Decades of collecting treasures By Ron Newberry Staff Reporter
When Ricardo Reyes first got involved with the Coupeville Lions Club three years ago and learned about the organization’s annual garage sale, one of the members took him to where donated items were stored. Reyes was awestruck. “I could not believe how much stuff we had,” he said. Flash forward three years and the assessment remains the same. Crack open a door to Freeman Boyer’s cavernous barn and there are objects stacked high and deep with little room to spare. Three nearby barns share the same story. “They’re all full,” club member Bill Bainbridge said. This leads to the biggest myth about the Coupeville Lions Club garage sale, which will get underway at the sound of an air horn June 28-29, sending hundreds of people rummaging through thousands of items at Coupeville Elementary School. “People always say it’s the same stuff. They’ll say, ‘You must store it over,’” Bainbridge said, breaking into a smile.
“No, we start fresh every year.” This is the 35th year of the Coupeville garage sale, the Lions Club’s largest fundraiser. More than $40,000 was raised in each of the past two years. All of the money goes back into the community through the various causes the Lions Club supports, said Reyes, who is co-chair of the event this year. During the course of the year, some donations such as a mattress or an appliance might be routed directly to a family or community member in need. But the lion’s share goes to the sale. “People in this community are really, really good,” said Rod Barnes, the club’s historian. Barnes has seen the sale grow “by leaps and bounds,” recalling the time he was chairman about 30 years ago when the sale raised
about $7,000. It takes about 200 volunteers to make the event happen from setup to shutdown, Reyes said. Volunteers this year include about 15-17 active duty personnel from Whidbey Island Naval Air Station. In the days leading to the event, a convoy of vehicles with flatbed trailers will transport items from Boyer’s farm to the elementary school. But some people don’t need to see the trucks to know what’s coming. Reyes said that he was told by Lynda Eccles, executive director of the Central Whidbey Chamber of Commerce, that some out-of-state visitors plan their vacations to the
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Port beach access could take a year for repairs By Megan Hansen Editor
It looks like it may be a year before the public beach access at Coupeville Wharf reopens to the public. Executive Director Tim McDonald said because of money and the anticipated permitting process, the repairs on the project probably won’t start until late winter or early spring 2015. The port initially closed the stairs in early 2014 due
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to safety concerns about the stairs and railing. Engineering estimates show the issue goes beyond the stairs and is connected to the port office building and bulkhead. “There’s been a great deal of pressure to open the stairwell, which was closed for safety reasons,” said Commissioner Marshall Bronson. “We really have to look at it as a whole. “It’s closed by chain. Anyone who really wants to can get there.” Commissioners approved a contract with an engineer for the project, but have no definite cost estimate for the entire project. “I know we don’t have any money now,” McDonald said. “Based on the current budget, we’ll have to wait.” The port anticipates the
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permitting process to take roughly six months. Initially, the Coupeville Historic Waterfront Association came forward willing to help with the project. “The problem is there’s no in-between,” said Vickie Chambers, executive director of the waterfront association. “We approached them to help offset the cost of the stairs, but the scope of the project got so huge. “We’ve backed off until they had a better handle on the costs.” In the meantime, the port is looking at posting signs directing visitors to the beach access down the street. “We’re working to still help them,” Chambers said. “Since the stairs isn’t going to happen, we’re looking at helping them with signage.”
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State Superintendent of Public Instruction Randy Dorn visited Coupeville schools June 4. He toured school facilities and stopped by classrooms ranging from preschool through high school. Dorn met with Coupeville Superintendent Jim Shank and with board members Kathleen Anderson and Glenda Merwine to discuss various impacts, including the availability for math and science teachers, challenges for small schools in offering career technology education programs and the new Smarter Balanced Assessment, which will be fully implemented next year.
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Ferry device tests the waters off Whidbey The state ferries system has attached a device to the hull of the MV Salish on the Port Townsend-Coupeville route to provide data on low-oxygen water and ocean acidification from Admiralty Inlet. “This will help us understand Puget Sound much better,” said Sandy Howard, a Department of Ecology spokesperson. “It provides a new piece of information that we never had before and will allow us to monitor current, velocity, temperature and the flow of fresh and salt water on a long-term basis.” During a recent servicing, Washington State Ferries crews attached the sensor, an acoustic doppler current profiler, to the bottom of the Salish, which makes 11 daily crossings between Port Townsend and Coupeville on Whidbey Island. The sensor gathers data during the crossings of the area known as Admiralty Inlet, or Admiralty Reach, the gateway to the Puget Sound, where salt and fresh water merges. The project is a partnership among Ecology, Washington State Ferries and the University of Washington. It is supported by a $261,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Ecology. The rudder-shaped device, which extends about 40 inches from the middle of the hull, both stores and transmits data, according to Cotty Fay, chief naval architect and manager of vessel design for
the ferry system. The device is expected to last at least five years and will cause the ferry to have a “very small” slowdown of about 0.5 percent, Fay said. “Every tide is different than the one before,” Fay said. “Over a long period of time, we will get a profile of how the water moves in and out of Puget Sound.” The device’s sensors send tiny sound waves down through the water column beneath the ferry, similar to the depth sounders and “fish finders” used on many recreational vessels. The time it takes for the echoes to return to the device is used to calculate the distance beneath the ship, and the Doppler shift of the ping is used to calculate speed and direction of the water flowing under the ferry. The narrow constriction point between the Strait of Juan de Fuca and Puget Sound is a relatively shallow bottleneck and makes it a good place to measure water exchange and circulation between Puget Sound and the Pacific Ocean, Howard said. The water velocity information will help scientists understand how much Puget Sound is influenced by the ocean and provide data about how much lowoxygen water and corrosive water with very low pH may be coming into Puget Sound from the ocean. “Low-oxygen water is a problem because aquatic life needs oxygen to thrive. Aquatic life can also be sensitive to low pH,” Howard said. “The information will
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A new sensor, which was attached to the MV Salish, will gather data during the ferry’s daily sailings. Data includes information on currents, velocity, temperature and the flow of fresh and salt water. The project is a partnership with Washington State Ferries, the state Department of Ecology and University of Washington. also help scientists understand nutrients and algae blooms, and this testing will increase understanding about the transport of toxic chemicals and ocean acidification.” The MV Kennewick, which shares the Port Townsend-Coupeville route with the Salish, also will be
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Lions garage sale is a lot of hard work Each year, the Coupeville Lions Club gathers items for its annual garage sale. And when you think garage sale, it’s not just a few items people are looking to get rid of. Last year, the Lions had vehicles, boats — items galore. This garage sale has garnered a reputation for treasure hunters and it has garnered a reputation for giving. People donate items year-round to the Lions because ultimately that donation goes to a good cause. This club fills barns full of items. As the club’s biggest fundraiser of the year, proceeds from the event go back into the Lions’ many charitable causes. And those dollars stay locally. The Lions Club motto is, “we serve.” And that’s what these Lions do. They give back to the community in a variety of ways, from student scholarships to local donations. This year, the club is providing scholarships to needy kids for summer swim lessons at the Camp Casey pool. The club also provided important rescue equipment to keep those kids safe at the pool. And while this event is only a two-day event, it takes days to prep, not including the months of collecting items. Volunteers spend countless hours organizing and setting items up for the sale. It isn’t a free-for-all. Items are carefully organized into sections and displayed accordingly. The Coupeville Lions Club Garage Sale is an impressive feat by a lot of hardworking people who care about the community. But they can’t serve their community without support. So if you get a chance, stop by the garage sale next weekend at Coupeville Elementary and see if there’s a treasure you can’t live without. And remember to thank the Lions for all that they do.
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Thanks for embracing community’s history Editor, I recently became a board member of the Friends of Ebey’s and, as the newest member of the board, I would like to clarify The Friends of Ebey’s mission.‘Friends’ is the nonprofit fundraising arm of the Trust Board of Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve. We are a board of volunteers working together to raise funds to promote and facilitate preservation, as well as education and outreach projects as requested by the Trust Board. I am overwhelmed with gratitude to the community and local businesses for their support of the Friends of Ebey’s — enabling the Trust Board of Ebey’s Landing to implement interpretive programs and award pres-
ervation grants. It’s easy to look at the pretty views in reverence, but to gain an understanding of what goes into maintaining this extraordinary landscape shows a reflection of our thoughtful community. Central Whidbey has sustained much of its cultural and historical integrity because the local community has continually partnered with the Trust Board of Ebey’s Landing and given in many ways: volunteering time, donating money and experience, attending fundraising events — the list really is endless. It would be impossible to count the hours the Lions Clubs have dedicated to most every project that has been asked of them. The Jacob Ebey House has literally come back to life, leaving visitors from all over the world in awe of its surrounding environment. This year, through the efforts of the Friends of Ebey’s and the generous donations of hundreds of contributors from around Puget Sound and beyond, nine projects in-
volving historically significant structures will be funded. Since the Ebey’s Forever Grant Program started in 2011, more than 30 Ebey’s Forever preservation projects have been completed. Besides protecting the cultural landscape, these projects have created jobs, promoted agriculture and tourism and have circulated more than $500,000 through the economy. Donations to Friends of Ebey’s have made this all possible. Where else does this happen? The next time you find yourself stunned to silence by the view, there’s a pretty good chance you did something to help sustain it. Thank you for being a “Friend of Ebey’s,” embracing our rich and multi-faceted history as we move into the future.
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Methodist strawberry social is June 28 The Coupeville United Methodist Church will be holding its annual Strawberry Social 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, June 28. Local strawberries are piled onto your choice of waffles, shortcake or ice cream and topped with whipped cream. The treat is accompanied by a hot or cold beverage. The price is $7, $5 for half orders, and take-out orders are welcomed. Last year, the church ordered 240 pounds of strawberries for the event. The Strawberry Social
is an annual tradition that started in 1914. In “Recollections of Early Days on Whidbey Island,” Flora Augusta Pearson Engle said, “For over 30 years there was but one church on the island and during that time we were all good Methodists, every man giving somewhat of his substances towards the minister’s salary and the women every year giving a strawberry festival to eke out the amount.” The strawberries no longer pay for the salary of the minister, but are used by the
church’s missions committee to support outreach. Proceeds from last year’s Strawberry Social were used to support two orphanages, two educators and a medical relief pilot in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Supplies were also purchased for a medical mission to remote areas of the Amazon River in Brazil. To learn more about the Social and other activities of the Coupeville United Methodist Church, contact the office at 608 N. Main Street, 678-4256.
Island Artists hold annual art show June 27-29, raffling off original Whidbey piece Island Artists is holding its annual art show Friday, June 27 through Sunday, June 29 at the Coupeville Recreation Hall. The group of 12 local painters partnered to create a painting featuring Whidbey Island and its many special places, said artist Carole Dawes. Each artist took a 12-by-12 inch section of a 3-by-4 foot canvas and painted a section in their preferred medium.
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A part of the Olympics came to Coupeville this week. The Coupeville Boys and Girls Club presented Olympic Day for local youth Monday, June 16, and the appearance of United States Olympic skate team member Anna Ringsred highlighted the event. Coupeville’s Olympic Day is one of 700 events in the United States held between June 14 and 30 to honor the Olympic movement. Olympic Day, which began in 1948, celebrates the birth of the modern Olympic Games and focuses on Olympic values and ideals. Unit Director Jamie Scharich said the Coupeville Boys and Girls Club was planning a track-and-field day for June and decided to register with the United States Olympic Committee to take advantage of its program that assists those hosting Olympic Day activities. “They have a tool kit online, which allowed us to have access to publications and templates,” Scharich said. “They also sent us the Olympic Day flag and temporary tattoos.” The USOC encourages its athletes to participate in Olympic Day activities, providing a list of events for them to consider. Ringsred, who grew up in Minnesota and trains out of
Calgary, signed up when she saw that the Coupeville event coincided with her visit to Washington to see her brother graduate from Western Washington University. “I wanted to do one of the Olympic Day events,” Ringsred said, “and this one turned out to be convenient.” Ringsred, 29, was a member of the 2014 Winter Olympic team, finishing 26th in speed skating in the 3,000 meters after placing second in the U.S. trials. She is a threetime World Championship qualifier with a top finish of fifth in the 2007 team pursuit. Coupeville’s Olympic Day, which included about 20 youngsters, started with Scharich sending the kids on a seven-lap stroll around the high school track to understand the distance of Ringsred’s 3,000-meter races. Ringsred then addressed the group, talking about Olympic history, her career, setting goals and overcoming adversity. When finished, the kids peppered her with questions, ranging from What other Olympic sport would you choose if not skating? (cycling, she responded), to What is your favorite souvenir from the Sochi Olympics? (the sweater she wore in the opening ceremonies). She also shared the tools of her trade, letting the youngsters see a pair of skates and examine an aerodynamic body suit. Ringsred then demon-
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Coupeville Boys and Girls Club welcomes Olympian Anna Ringsred
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LEFT: Nathan Farnworth tries out the starting technique for a skate race. ABOVE: Hyden Harry, left, Aja Cooper and Anna Myler compete in soccer. RIGHT: Olympian Anna Ringsred autographs Gabe Shaw’s forehead. strated skating techniques and how to start a race, inviting the kids to stand and mimic her actions. She finished by signing autographs, including inking a few arms and one forehead. “Anna was amazing,” Scharich said. “She did a great job of sharing her knowledge of the Olympics and speed skating in a way that kept the kids engaged. She was extremely friendly and the kids adored her.” Ringsred said this was the first time she attended an Olympic Day event but has talked to schools and other gatherings before. “I have a huge desire to go out to encourage kids to follow their dreams,” she said. “I like to encourage kids to keep going and not give up. I’m glad I could make it
here.” When Ringsred concluded, June 16 was proclaimed Olympic Day in Coupeville by Mayor Nancy Conard.
Then the competitions for Olympic Day began, starting with a soccer match to honor the World Cup. The youngsters used
cereal boxes to create their own speed skating event and held torch relays. Later, they returned to the club to paint Olympic rings.
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whidbey island’s community calendar Thursday, June 19 Meet the Island County Commissioner candidate, 7 p.m., June 19, Coupeville Library. The Republicans of Island County are hosting Sen. Barbara Bailey and county commissioner candidate Marc Hennemann (3rd Commissioner District) of Camano Island. Coffee and sweets are served. RSVP to Mary Jane Olson at 360-341-2355 or czarina@whidbey.com Whidbey Playhouse play, “Enchanted April,” 7:30 p.m., June 19, Whidbey Playhouse, 703 S.E. Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. Tickets are $16. 360679-2237 or www.whidbey playhouse.com
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Meet the author, Penny Holland, 1:30-2:15 p.m., June 27, Coupeville Library. Come for a special reading of “The Adoption of Boris,” the warm and personal story of a 4-year-old and his beloved stuffed dinosaur. Dinosaur craft to follow. Book sales and signing available. 360-678-4911.
Coupeville Lions Club 35th Annual Garage Sale, 9 a.m., June 28-29, Coupeville Elementary School. Preview is 1-6 p.m. June 27. Sale goes until 4 p.m. June 28 and 1 p.m. with half-day price June 29. Donation of items accepted at the school from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. June 19-25. 360-678-4105.
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rd C O M M U N I T Y W I D E 3 ANNUAL GARAGE of Garage Sale at Sandy Blessings Massive ParkHook, Clinton on Satur- ing Lot Sale Fundraiser; day, June 21st from 9 am until 3 pm. Signs posted near our entrance off of Cultus Bay Road. Fur niture, yard AKC Labrador Puppies tools, kitchen appliancC h o c o l a t e & B l a c k . es, bedding and lot, lots Great hunters or com- more!! panions. Playful & loyal. CLINTON O FA ’s , l i n e a g e , f i r s t GARAGE SALE, June Saturday & Sunday, 21st shots, de-wormed & vet 21st, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 & 22 nd, 9a-3p! All items c h e cke d . Pa r e n t s o n p.m. 2727 Sun Vista Cir- outside for sale! Items site. $500. $550. $650. cle, Clinton, 98236. Of- i n s i d e o u r 3 , 6 0 0 S F Call Annette 425-422- fice desk, filing cabinets, building are FREE of 2428. lamps, chairs, oak roll charge! Tangible donaAKC Labrador Retriever top desk, lots of small tions welcome. See you Puppies. Rare, stunning items. Cleaning out gar- at 3143 Goldie Road. Black lab! Ready now, age to put car in. Check OAK HARBOR, 98277. born 4/30. Family raised. it out! E S TAT E S A L E , S AT. First shots. Great hunt- COUPEVILLE, 98239, 6/28 from 8 am to 3 pm. e r s E x c e l l e n t f a m i l y G A R AG E S A L E B a by Tools, beds, shelving, d o g s ! C a t s a f e . Ve t clothes, gear and toys TVs, furniture, cabinets, checked. Both parents galore! Household, misc books, household items, on site. $500 ea. Also, 2 and more. Saturday from garage items. Cash only. s i l ve r s & a c h a r c o a l 9 am to 1 pm located at 1124 SW Kalama Loop. $600 - $700 ea. Photos 1113 NE Maple Pl. Look signs. Located off of OAK HARBOR, 98277. upon request. Call Bruce for th today, to take home your 6 and Pennington Loop MANLY ESTATE new best friend. Pouls- COUPEVILLE, 98239. L E D G E WO O D B e a c h bo. 360-731-9460. SALE!!! C o m mu n i t y S a l e t h i s AKC Poodle Puppies Saturday, 6/21 at 9 am. Fri.-Sat., June 20 Teacups 2 6mo old Tools, household items, & 21, 9am-3pm, Apricot Females, 3 furniture, hot tub, drill 1720 NE 8th Ave. Brown & White Par- press, etc, etc! 3 miles Vehicles, Household, N o r t h o f G r e e n b a n k t i s : 2 M a l e s 1 Fe MAN STUFF!!! male, 2 Creams: 1 Maps at 1988 Pinecrest Male 1 Female, 2 Sil- Ave. Cash only.
ver & White Parti: 1 M a l e 1 Fe m a l e . 2 Teacup/Tiny Toy Red Males. 1 Black & Red Phantom Female. Adorable little babies. Reserve your puff of love. 360-249-3612 MINI Australian Purebred Pupppys, raised in family home with lots of love. 1st shots, wormed. $450-$750. 360-550-6827 joj3442@gmail.com
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HERE WE GO AGAIN! 3 Generation Sale! Quality items. Tools, Shop Vac, Brinkmann BBQ, garden items and furniture, antiques, collectibles, 60’s console TV / stereo / radio with records, shelves, books, books, books - soft and hard cover; new ahd vintage toys, kitchen misc., small household appliances, Panasonic DVD player, DVDs / Bluray, quality clothing - some name labels for men, women, children, pet items and much more!! Saturday, Ju n e 2 1 s t & S u n d ay, June 22nd, 9am - 5pm, 1734 Whales Run Place. Look for red signs, 1 mile towards Oak Harbor from Coupeville traffic light on Hwy 20.
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Saturday, 8am - 4pm. Lots of household items, some tools and shop shelving, exercise equipment, books, Christmas decor, and furniture. Hot tub, stair lift & barbecue. Part of the Ledgewood Community Sale. 1846 FIRCREST AVE.
AKC REGISTERED Puppies. Males and Females. Ver y Small Father (3 lbs) and Mother Are On Site. Born and Raised In Our Living R o o m . Wo r m i n g a n d First Shots Done. Come and Be Loved By My Little Babies. Call Anytime, 360-631-6256 or 425- Coupeville Ya r d S a l e : Fr i & S a t 330-9903 June 20 & 21, 9-4 Great variety including camping, antiques, collectibles, binders, more. 2156 Inverness. LANGLEY, 98260.
garage sales - WA AKC Golden Doodle puppies. Non shedding. Highly intelligent. $800. Also available, Golden Retriever puppies. Excellent bloodlines. Blondes to Reds. American, English and in between. Wonderful with children. $800. Parents & grand parents on site. Wormed & shots. Not just a pet, but one of the family. Chris 360-652-7148.
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SANDY HOOK MOVING Sale! Saturday, 6/21, 9 am to 3 pm. Lots of stuff, Sunfish sailboat, Livingston boat and lots more! 8227 Sandy Hook Drive. Cash only. Plus community wide garage sale. No early birds. Rain or shine.
INSIDE HOUSE SALE Fri - Sat. Christmas, jewelry, books, cookbooks, kitchen, glassware, collectibles & lots of misc! 6/20 - 6/21, 9 am - 3 pm, 2422 Goss Lake Road. Oak Harbor 2 FAMILY SALE, pictures, furniture, granite, household items, pressure washer, bike for 8 or 9 year old. Sat. 21st, 9AM-3PM, 1901 SW 16th Ave. Oak Harbor
FRI, SAT, & SUN, 6/20, 6/21, & 6/22, 9am - 4pm daily. L&M Acres. Lots of household items and misc. It’s all gotta go!
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1963 REINELL JET Flight for sale $11,750. One of a kind, fully restored space-age runabout with tail fins of a 1959 Chevy Impala. Custom embroidered interior, muscle-car tach on dash, stereo, sump, batter charger, storage / cooler under back seat, with low-hours Yamaha 60 HP 4 stroke fuel inj e c t e d e n g i n e . A l s o, comes with 2 nd engine, 1979 Merc 80 HP 2 s t r o ke w ra p p e d o n a crate & matching Tee Nee trailer. Porsche Gulf racing team colors. Vashon Island. Call Josh 206-829-8233.
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MOVING SALE Everything must go!!!!! This Saturday from 8 am - 11 am, 1753 SE 6 th Ave. If you arrive before 8 am, prices will be doubled. OAK HARBOR, 98277.
Sat., 6/21, 8AM-3PM. 3 mountain bikes, twin bed new golf bag, camping items, vases, books, extra large dog kennel, c h i l d r e n ’s a n d a d u l t quality clothing, toys, movies, games, fur nit u r e . L o t ’s a n d l o t ’s . 1960 NE 9th ave.
ROTTWEILER Purebred Puppies, sweet, great temperament, family-raised in home, nice markings, lst shots, wor med, d ew c l aw s & t a i l s d o n e, $ 7 0 0 , OAK HARBOR tb83013@gmail.com COUPEVILLE 360-550-6827 JUNE 20TH & 21st, 9am GARAGE SALE. Starts YORKSHIRE TERRIER / YORKIE to 4pm, 2191 Inverness Friday, June 20, 10am Way. Waterford Millenium goblets, cradle with mattress, AbDoer, Oneida flatware, filing cabinets, nautical.
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2007 27’ POWER Catamaran. (2) 175 HP Outboards, enclosed bridge, GPS, Radar, Fish Finder, 2 way radio, below deck fish boxes, pole holders, spreader lights, electric windlass, roomy cabin, galley space, sink, refr igerator, enclosed electric head, much more! Perfect for fishing expeditions or comfortable family outings. $69,900. Cell 916542-0609 prokat2660@gmail.com.
24’ CIERA Bayliner (2452), 1997. $12,500. 250 hp Merc engine. Microwave, 2 burner alcohol/ electric range, refrigerator. Sleeps 4. Garmin GPS with local chips. F i s h f i n d e r. E l e c t r i c downrigger. Mercury 9.9 4 stroke outboard. Inflatable dingy with Niss a n o u t b o a r d . Ye a r l y bottom paint, zincs and e n g i n e t u n e u p. L i fe jackets, fenders, 2 anOAK HARBOR SATURDAY, JUNE 21st chors. Stern line roller. ONLY! 8:30 am - 4 pm, Orcas Island. 360-2981345 Blackberry Lane, 4870 Oak Harbor. Remodeled Automobiles kitchen, lots of quality Oldsmobile Blue & White accessories, Delft, canister set, dishes, Blue Anchor Hocking baking dishes, Blue glass chandelier, and Amber Corning Ware 5 litre cookware. B o o k s, g a r d e n t o o l s, band saw, tires and other guy stuff, too! There’s a 1972 GMC 4WD truck 1998 OLDS AUROA 4.0 and even a kitchen sink! V8, auto, 270 HP. CusGarage/Moving Sales tom wheels. New MicheKitsap County lin tires, brakes & new air conditioning. Features stereo & leather int. Power doors, seats & windows. All in perfect condition! 27 MPG high2 0 0 8 TOYOTA P R I U S way. $4,400 obo. Friday RED 50,000 mi $14,500. Harbor, Call Ron 36047 MPG. Great condi- 378-0939. t i o n ! R e g u l a r d e a l e r Reach over a million maintance, last service 5/29/14. Brand new tires potential customers December 2013. Regu- when you advertise in lar package with back up the Service Directory. camera. Bainbridge Is- Call 800-388-2527 or go land. Call Molly at 206online to nw-ads.com 842-8949. 4pm and Saturday, June 21, 9am - 3pm. 1191 Waterloo Road in Oak H a r b o r, We s t s i d e o f Hwy 20. Oak Harbor MOVING SALE! Funiture, appliances, pots & pans, clothing, shoes, misc & decorative items. Sat. 21st, 9AM4PM. 1060 SW Harbor Vista Circle.
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3 5 ’ M O N TA N A 5 t h wheel, 2008 and 2006 Dodge 3500 Diesel. Trailer includes: 4 popouts, fireplace, flat screen, surround sound and 2 queen beds. Truck has less than 100,000 m i l e s . Tr u c k & 5 t h Wheel: $58,000 or 5th Wheel only: $50,000. Will not sell truck alone. Call 360-373-7203
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OF ISLAND COUNTY, 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 Febr uar y 7, 2007, recorded March 1, 2007, under Auditor’s File No. 4195547 records of Island County, Washington, from Trask J Sjostrom, and Jennifer H Sjostrom, Husband and Wife, as Grantor, to LS Title of Washington, 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 Countrywide Home Loans, Inc and its successors and assigns as Beneficiary. Nationstar Mortgage LLC 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 reins t a t e by M a r c h 2 5 , 2014 Delinquent Monthly Payments Due from 12/01/2010 through 03/01/2014: 20 payment(s) at $2,072.94 16 payment(s) at $2,518.60 4 payment(s) at $2,245.13 Total: $90,736.92 Accrued Late Charges $ 216.81 Corporate Advances $3,639.70 TOTAL DEFAULT $94,593.43 IV The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: $283,052.76, together with interest from November 1, 2010 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 a s a r e p r o v i d e d 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 June 27, 2014. The payments, late charges, or other defaults must be cured by June 16, 2014 (11 days before the sale date) to cause a discontinu-
ance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time on or before June 16, 2014 (11 days before the sale date) the default(s) as set forth in paragraph BI, 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 with cashier’s or cer tified checks from a State or fe d e r a l l y c h a r t e r e d bank. The sale may be terminated any time after June 16, 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 interest secured by the 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): Jennifer H Sjostrom 1284 Canterbur y Ln Oak Harbor, WA 98277 Jennifer H Sjostrom 1784 W Northfield Blvd Murfreesboro, TN 37129 Trask J Sjostrom 1284 Canterbur y Ln Oak Harbor, WA 98277 Trask J Sjostrom 1784 W Northfield Blvd Murfreesboro, TN 37129 Jennifer H Sjostrom 3D Med Bn CIr 35 3d Mlg Hs Co #38447 FPO, AP 96604 Trask J Sjostrom 3D Med Bn Clr 35 3d Mlg Hs Co #38447 FPO, AP 96604 by both first class and certified mail on February 11, 2014, proof of which is in the possession of the Tr ustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served on February 11, 2014, with said written notice of default or the written notice of default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real proper ty described in paragraph I above, and the Trustee 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 objections to this sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard
as to those objection 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 for invalidating the 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 Guarantor 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. D AT E D : M a r c h 2 1 , 2014.
BISHOP, MARSHALL & WEIBEL, P.S. 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 21 day of March, 2014, 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., 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/Azyzah C Sasry Name: Azyzah C Sasry N OTA RY P U B L I C i n and for the State of Washinton at: King County My Appt. Exp: August 9, 2014. LEGAL NO. 564367 Published: The Whidbey Examiner May 29, June 19, 2014.
the County of Island, State of Washington: L O T 7 , P L AT O F SWANTOWN RIDGE, DIVISION NO.2, AS PER PLAT RECORDED IN VOLUME 13 OF P L AT S , PAG E 1 8 2 , 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 . Ta x P a r c e l N o : S8287-02-00007-0, commonly known as 1950 SW SUNNYSIDE AVE, OAK HARBOR, WA. The Proper ty is subject to that certain Deed of Tr ust dated 5/24/2005, recorded 5/31/2005, under Audit o r ’s / R e c o r d e r ’s N o. 4135882, records of Island County, Washington, from ALEEM BAKSH, AS HIS SEPA R AT E E S TAT E , a s 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 HOME LOANS, INC. ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which is presently held by BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.. II No action commenced by the Beneficiar y 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 obligat i o n s e c u r e d by t h e Deed of Trust. Ill The default(s) for which this foreclosure is/are made are as follows: F A I L U R E T O PAY THE MONTHLY PAYMENT WHICH BECAME DUE ON 8/1/2011, 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 26, 2014 Delinquent Payments from August 01, 2011 11 payments at $ 1,110.11 each $ 12,211.21 1 payments at $ 1,132.93 each $ 1,132.93 11 payments at $ 1,125.41 each $ 12,379.51 1 payments at $ 1,103.45 each $ 1,103.45 7 payments at $ 1,105.71 each $ 7,739.97 (08-01-11 through 02-26-14) Late Charges: $ 88.70 BENEFICIARY ADVANCES Property Inspection Fees $ 360.00 Property preservation Fees $ 2,309.90 Foreclosure Expenses $ 739.16 Miscellaneous Fees $ 34.35 Suspense Credi t : $ 0 . 0 0 TOTA L : $ 38,099.18 IV The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: Principal $181,636.68, 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 proper ty 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 June 27, 2014. The default(s) referred to in paragraph Ill must be cured by June 27, 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 June 27, 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 t i m e a f t e r Ju n e 2 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 addresses: ALEEM BAKSH, 1950 SW SUNNYSIDE AVE, OAK HARBOR, WA , 9 8 2 7 7 A L E E M BAKSH, 6008 JAKE SEARS CIR, APT 102, VIRGINIA BEACH, VA, 23464 ALEEM BAKSH, 4226 ATLANTA DRIVE, VIRGINIA B E AC H , VA , 2 3 4 5 3 SPOUSE OF ALEEM BAKSH, 6008 JAKE SEARS CIR, APT 102, VIRGINIA BEACH, VA, 23464 SPOUSE OF ALEEM BAKSH, 4226 AT L A N TA D R I V E , VIRGINIA BEACH, VA, 23453 SPOUSE OF ALEEM BAKSH, 1950 SW SUNNYSIDE AVE, OA K H A R B O R , WA , 98277 by both first class and certified mail on 1/23/2014, proof of which is in the possession of the Tr ustee; and on 1/21/2014, 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,
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1989 YAMAHA Venture R oya l e. 1 3 0 0 c c, f u l l dress tour motorcycle in excellent condition. Garaged with less than 17,000 miles and ridden annually. Burgundy color, stereo, intercom, adjustable air suspension, cruise control and more. Must see to appreciate. Priced below blue book at $3,800 obo. Contact 360-378-2689 (Fr iday Harbor, WA) The opportunity to make a difference is right in front of you. Reference Number(s) Recycle this paper. o f D o c u m e n t s a s -
2000 BEAUTIFUL BMW 1150GS motorcycle Sleek silver with original BMW hard bags. Less than 22,000 original miles. Only owner. Well maintained! $6995 Bainbridge Isl, call John 206842-4797, please leave message.
2007 KAWASAKI Ninja 650R. Original owner. 21,000 miles. Well maintained, looks and runs great. $3,700 obo. P l e a s e t ex t 3 6 0 - 9 6 9 6537
2 0 0 8 YA M A H A 1 1 0 0 One owner, only 7,000 miles and new brakes. Sleek black with ghost flames. Reliable commuter. $5,000. Kitsap. Call Rick 360-697-5078. PIAGGIO Fly-150, brand new. Registered, not ridden. Includes 2 jackets, 2 helmuts and gloves. $4,500 invested. $3,800 firm sale. Call Jim (585)737-2059 Tents & Travel Trailers
17’ BIGFOOT CB, 1994. Sleeps 4, 4 burner range / oven, 3-way refrigerator / freezer, propane furnace, 6 gallon hot wat e r h e a t e r. E x c e l l e n t condition. Asking $7500. Photos available upon request. Call Dale at 360-376-5025 (Orcas Island)
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signed or released: 4195547 Document Title: NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Grantor: Bishop, Marshall & Weibel, P.S. Grantee: Trask J Sjostrom, and Jennifer H Sjostrom, Husband and Wife Abbreviated Legal Description as Follows: PTN. TRACT A, SCENIC HEIGHTS #1 Assessor’s Proper ty Ta x Pa r c e l / A c c o u n t N u m b e r ( s ) : S8115-00-0000A-3 WE ARE A DEBT C O L L E C TO R . T H I S COMMUNICATION IS A N AT T E M P T T O COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMAT I O N O B TA I N E D WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE I NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Bishop, Marshall & Weibel, P.S. will on June 27, 2014 at 10:00 am at the main entrance to City Hall, 865 SE Barrington Drive, 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, payable at the time of sale, the fo l l ow i n g d e s c r i b e d real property, situated in Island County, State of Washington, to-wit; THE WEST 100 FEET OF THE EAST 200 FEET OF TRACT “A”, AS MEASURED PARALLEL WITH AND PERPENDICULAR TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID TRACT “A”, P L AT O F S C E N I C HEIGHTS, DIVISION NO. 1, AS PER PLAT RECORDED IN VOLU M E 7 O F P L AT S , PAGE 26, RECORDS
The Port of Coupeville is soliciting proposals for fuel float fabrication and installation to replace existing floats at the Coupeville Wharf. The complete “Request for Proposals” can be found on the Po r t ’s we b s i t e a t w w w. p o r t o f c o u p e ville.org In order to be considered, complete proposals must be submitted to the Port by 2 : 0 0 P M Ju l y 8 , 2014. For more information contact Tim McDonald (360) 6785020. LEGAL NO. 569015 Published: The Whidbey Examiner June 19, 2014.
Trustee’s Sale No: 01B T- 1 2 8 9 7 4 N OT I C E OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Pursuant to 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 6/27/2014, at the hour of 10:00 AM, at At the front entrance of the 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 fo l l ow i n g d e s c r i b e d real and personal property (hereafter referred to collectively as the “Property”), situated in
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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. 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
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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 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 / 2 4 / 2 0 1 4 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 P1084510 5/29, 06/19/2014 LEGAL NO. 563836 Published: The Whidbey Examiner May 29, June 19, 2014.
T S N o WA 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 6 - 1 4 - 1 APN 725460 / S7410-02-01008-0 TO No 8394851 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PURSUANT TO THE REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON CHAPTER 61.24 ET. SEQ. I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Trustee will on June 27, 2014, 10:00 AM, at the front entrance of Oak Harbor City Hall 865 SE Barrington Drive Oak Harbor, WA 98277, MTC FINANCIAL INC. dba T RU S T E E C O R P S , the undersigned Trustee will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable, in the for m of cash, or cashiers’ 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 Washington, to-wit: Lot 8, Block 1, Plat of Lost Lake Grove, Division No.2, according to the plat thereof, recorded in Volume 8 of Plats, page 56, records of Island County, Washington. Situated in Island County, Washington. APN: 725460 / S7410-02-01008-0 More commonly known as 1405 GRAHAM DR, C A M A N O I S L A N D, WA 98282-8300 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated as of June 16, 2009, recorded on June 19, 2009 as Instrument No. 4254012 of official records in the Office of the Recorder o f I s l a n d C o u n t y, Washington from Dean C. McCurdy and Janet M. McCurdy, husband and wife, as Trustor(s), to Recontrust Company, N.A., as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of Mor tgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Bank of America, N.A., as original Beneficiary. The beneficial interest was assigned to Bank of America. N.A. and recorded as Instrument Number 4340481. II.
No action commenced by BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., the current Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrowers’ or Grantor’s default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust/Mor tgage. Current Beneficiary: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Contact Phone No: 800-669-6650 Address: 400 National Way, CA6-919-01-09, Simi Valley, CA 93065 III. The default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/are as foll o w s : FA I L U R E TO PAY WHEN DUE THE F O L L O W I N G AMOUNTS WHICH ARE NOW IN ARREARS: DELINQUENT PAYMENT INF O R M AT I O N F r o m March 1, 2013 To February 14, 2014 Number of Payments 12 Monthly Payment $1,093.68 Total $13,124.16 LATE CHARGE INFORMATION From March 1, 2013 To February 14, 2014 Number of Payments 11 Monthly Paym e n t $ 5 4 . 6 8 To t a l $601.59 PROMISSORY NOTE INFORMATION Note Dated: June 16, 2009 Note Amount: $177,523.00 Interest Paid To: February 1, 2013 Next Due Date: March 1, 2013 IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $167,289.77, together with interest as provided in the Note or other instr ument secured, and such other costs and fees as are due under the Note or other instr ument secured, and as are provided by statute V. The above described real property 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 June 27, 2014. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by Ju n e 1 6 , 2 0 1 4 , ( 1 1
days before the sale date) to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before June 16, 2014 (11 days before the sale) the default as set forth in Paragraph III is cured and the Tr ustee’s fees and costs a r e p a i d . Pay m e n t must be in cash or with cashier’s or cer tified checks from a State or fe d e r a l l y c h a r t e r e d bank. The sale may be terminated any time after the June 16, 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. VI. A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the current Beneficiary, BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): ADDRESS DEAN C M C C U R DY 1 4 0 5 GRAHAM DR, CAMAN O I S L A N D, WA 98282-8300 DEAN C M C C U R DY 1 4 0 5 GRAHAM DRIVE, CAM A N O I S L A N D, WA 98282 JANET M M C C U R DY 1 4 0 5 GRAHAM DR, CAMAN O I S L A N D, WA 98282-8300 JANET M M C C U R DY 1 4 0 5 GRAHAM DRIVE, CAM A N O I S L A N D, WA 98282 by both first class and certified mail on January 14, 2014, 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 writ-
ing 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 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 ustee’s Sale. X. If the Borrower received a letter under RCW 61.24.031: 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 Te l e p h o n e : (877) 894-4663 or (800) 606-4819 Webs i t e : w w w. w s h f c . o r g The United States Depar tment of Housing and Urban Developm e n t : Te l e p h o n e : (800) 569-4287 Website: www.hud.gov The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance
and referrals to other housing counselors a n d a t t o r n ey s Te l e phone: (800) 606-4819 We b s i t e : w w w. h o meownership.wa.gov N OT I C E TO O C C U 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 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 the Unlawful Detainer Act, Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 6 1 . 2 4 . 0 6 0 ; N OT I C E TO GUARANTOR(S) RCW 61.24.042 - (1) The Guarantor may be liable for a deficiency judgment to the extent the sale price obtained at the Trustees’ 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 avoid the Trust e e ’s S a l e ; ( 3 ) T h e Guarantor will have no right to redeem the property after the Trustee’s Sale; (4) Subject to such longer periods as are provided in the 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 Trustees’ 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 Trustee’s Sale, less prior liens and encumbrances, and to limit its liability for a deficiency to the differ-
ence between the debt and the greater of such fair value or the sale price paid at the Trustee’s Sale, plus interest costs. The failure of the Beneficiary to provide any Guarantor to the difference between the debt and the greater of such fair value or the sale price paid at t h e Tr u s t e e ’s S a l e , plus interest and costs. The failure of the Beneficiary to provide any Guarantor the notice referred to in this section does not invalidate either the notices given to the Borrower or the Grantor, or the Trust e e ’s S a l e . DAT E D : Febr uar y 14, 2014 TRUSTEE CORPS By: Joseph Barragan, Authorized Signator y MTC Financial Inc. dba Tr ustee Cor ps 1700 Seventh Avenue Suite 2 1 0 0 S e a t t l e WA 98101 MTC Financial Inc, dba Trustee Corps 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 SALE INFORMATION CAN B E O B TA I N E D O N LINE AT www.priorityposting.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: Priority Posting and Publishing at 714-573-1965 P1083691 5/29, 06/19/2014 LEGAL NO. 563828 Published: The Whidbey Examiner. May 29, June 19, 2014.
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Trends: B&Bs embrace change in independent travelers
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years, Binder and her husband, Dave Binder, said the scope of the industry is changing and B&B owners find themselves having to make changes. People don’t want doilies and knick knacks, Dave Binder said. They don’t want communal dining. In response to these customer changes, the inn has added additional smaller
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Draft AGENDA Service Alternatives Meeting Room Tuesday, June 24, 2014 6:30 pm
CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE CHANGES AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Regular Meeting of May 27, 2014 and Workshop of June 10, 2014 MAYOR’S REPORT AUDIENCE INPUT See NOTE PRESENTATION 1. Bonnie Abney, NET Coordinator NEW BUSINESS 2. Permit # CUP-023-14, Guesthouse for Paul Ware located at 914 Colburn 3. Permit #CUP-024-14, Bed and Breakfast Inn for Sylvia Sotelo located at 401 NE Front Street 4. Approval of Special Event Permit Application #14-012 for 2014 RAGNAR Relay 5. Cancel Regular Meeting on July 8, 2014. 6. Approval of June 24, 2014 Claims Vouchers/ Warrants and April Payroll STAFF REPORTS COUNCIL REPORTS AUDIENCE INPUT See NOTE ADJOURN NOTE: Audience Input - This is time set aside for members of the public to speak to the Council about subjects of concern or interest, or items not already set aside for a public hearing. Questions presented may not be answered immediately if all information is not available, but will be responded to as soon as possible. To ensure your comments are recorded properly, you need to state your name and address clearly into the microphone. Please limit your comments to 5 minutes. Input requiring more lengthy comment is best submitted in writing.
tables for solo dining. Griggs and his wife, Kay Griggs, said they have no experience in the hospitality industry, but they just went with what they like. Having spent much of their life traveling and living overseas, the Griggs said they’ve experienced all kind of accommodations. Kay Griggs said they didn’t really care for the traditional B&B, preferring to go out on their own. “We want to target those individuals,” Griggs said. “Offer them flexibility.” Whispering Bamboo was not initially intended for rental space. “We had that building for quite awhile.” Griggs said. “It was going to be a studio initially. “But we never got motivated.” But after gearing toward retirement and finding friends and relatives drawn to Whidbey Island, the Griggs’ new venture was born. “Whidbey Island is a draw for people,” Griggs said. “For us, we don’t want to leave.” “In the summer months we thought it would be a good opportunity for us.” The Griggs have lived at their Parker Road home for 20 years and enjoy gardening
and art. Kay Griggs is an artist and, along with their travels, have created an eclectic property. The private garden around the B&B was a Japanese memorial garden to honor Kay Griggs’ parents. Kay is from Japan and wanted to incorporate her culture into the property. As the couple built their B&B they incorporated the Japanese theme into the spaces. The space is set away from the main house, has private entrances and private garden space. As with many B&Bs, Whispering Bamboo does offer breakfast. To appeal to the independent traveler, the couple offers a continental breakfast basket, which can be taken out into one of the properties many gardens or out to the bluff overlooking Penn Cove. ANOTHER ASPECT impacting the B&B industry is the creation of websites that specialize in finding travelers unregulated places to stay. Binder said there’s a specific website that specializes in these unregulated rentals. A quick search of the site, she said, yielded seven options in Coupeville alone. “(And) there could be a lot
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Kevin Griggs recently opened Whispering Bamboo on Parker Road. more we don’t know about,” she said. “These types of lodging are popping up all over the world.” The problem, she said, is without regulation, these spaces are essentially renting under the table and not paying the same taxes as B&Bs. Lodging businesses are the only businesses that pay a 2 percent lodging tax, which specifically goes back into funding tourism. Because those rentals aren’t paying taxes, they can, in turn, rent at lower costs. “It’s hurting the B&B industry,” Binder said. Lodging taxes directly go
back into promoting tourism, said Binder, who also serves on the Island County Tourism Board. In addition to paying a 2 percent tax to county tourism, lodging also pays an additional 2 percent that goes directly back into local tourism. In 2013, all of island county lodging brought in more than $240,000 taxes. Coupeville specifically brought in a little more than $24,000. THESE NEW UNREGULATED rentals do target the changing trend with travelers, offering that independence they crave. But while they do fit this
model, Binder said there’s uncertainty that comes with them. She said in other states there have been stories about people sending deposits in prior to arriving and then finding the rental doesn’t exist. And yet the trend continues. Binder said she first became aware of them about two years ago, and they have slowly grown into more of a problem. “I think everyone’s perception is you can make money doing it,” Binder said. “They’re just looking for additional income.”
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out the nonprofit exclusion. Commissioners passed it unanimously. “I think it went beyond what the board had initially intended,” McDonald said. “We’ve had other nonprofits taking advantage of it. “It doesn’t take into consideration the cost we’re investing into the wharf.” The change in cost to host nonprofit vessels at the wharf may impact different groups and events, said Vickie Chambers, executive director of the Coupeville Historic Waterfront Association. “That would kill Musselfest,” she said.
Each year, the historic waterfront association pays upfront for a boat to come in and run mussel raft tours. Chambers said tickets are sold to recoup the cost of the boat and some years, the association just barely breaks even, sometimes not at all. “There are some years we’ve lost money,” she said. She estimates an average of 400 tickets are sold each year at $10 per ticket. “For the years we’re just barely covering our cost for the boat, $400 is a lot,” she said. She also noted this was the first year the association paid moorage fees for the Musselfest boat.
Chambers said she fears this change will impact other nonprofit ventures like the Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chiefton, which come in August for the Coupeville Arts and Crafts Festival. “The numbers they get on that are just staggering,” she said. “It’s such a huge thing.” Chambers said the imposed fee will detract anyone considering coming to Coupeville. McDonald said that is not something the port has encountered so far. He said imposing such fees is something port commissioners all over are considering with rising costs. While ships like the Lady
Washington and Hawaiian Chiefton serve in a nonprofit capacity, they are utilizing resources like solid waste, water and space. “The port board desires to do as much as possible to stimulate commerce,” McDonald said. “It’s a trade off on the cost of having boats here and supporting commerce.” There is a clause in resolution 192, which stipulates the board may review and adjust fees on individual cases. McDonald said he anticipates the board will discuss imposing fees to the Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chiefton at the next regular board meeting.
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that historically has numbered into the hundreds, some with paper in hand showing a map they charted to find an item. The sale takes place from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. June 28 and resumes from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. June 29. An air horn starts the frantic pursuit. Lions members repeatedly ask custom-
ers not to run. “We hold our breath and cross our fingers that nobody gets hurt,” Reyes said. The items are endless, ranging from tools to luggage to furniture to cars to boats. Bainbridge has watched antique dishes and doll collections be purchased over the years and recently saw a pickup truck go for $1,400.
The items that aren’t sold are donated to thrift stores that will accept them. Things nobody wants get recycled or sent to the landfill as a last resort. The rest time in between sales doesn’t last long. “Sometimes, we try to take a month off, sometimes two,” Bainbridge said. “Sometimes, you can’t.”