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Cort doing ‘great’ after brain surgery By Jessie Stensland Co-editor

There are two things Larry Cort’s friends, colleagues and admirers need to know. First, the former Coupeville councilman and planning director made it through brain surgery last Wednesday with flying colors. Second, his trademark mop of wild hair is intact. His wife, Lisbeth Cort, sounded overjoyed in a phone call from Swedish Medical Center in Seattle Thursday. She said he was already out of intensive care and was doing great. “Less than 24 hours after surgery, he’s talking and doing everything,” she said. “It’s fabulous. “There’s no reason to believe he won’t make a full recovery,” she said. She said surgeons successfully removed a mass from his brain and it’s being tested to figure out what it is. The couple knew something was wrong when Larry Cort’s speech had become garbled, his wife explained. They were worried he may have had a small stroke and went to Whidbey General Hospital on Sunday. He had a brief seizure at the hospital and jerked so hard he broke his shoulder, Lisbeth Cort said. Doctors found a mass in his brain. Larry Cort, currently the Oak Harbor city administrator, was transferred to Swedish Medical for surgery, which only required shaving “a tiny little spot on the back of his head,” Lisbeth Cort said. “He’s still got his wild hair,” she said. Next, he will have to have surgery to repair his shoulder. The council meeting was somber Tuesday night with Larry Cort’s absence. Council members took turns wishing him well. Oak Harbor Mayor Scott Dudley visited Larry Cort at the hospital Wednesday and said the couple appeared to be very optimistic. Lisbeth Cort said they’ve been overwhelmed with the support from the community. “Larry and I both appreciate all the love and support,” she said. It might be awhile before he gets back, but Larry Cort is ever the conscientious leader. “He said he was glad that he and Doug (Merriman) got the budget gap filled before he left,” Lisbeth Cort said.

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Lyla Snover, second from left, has gathered a faithful group of volunteers to care for the snow people that line the streets each December.

making snowpeople By Megan Hansen Co-Editor

For 20 years, Lyla and Phil Snover have cultivated and cared for Coupeville’s treasured winter guests. Each holiday season, sometime between Thanksgiving and the first Saturday in December, smiling-faced snow people start lining the streets. For one month a year more, than 100 plywood snow people fill most nooks and crannies. It’s something a lot of people look forward to, especially Coupeville Mayor Nancy Conard. She was kind of the catalyst for the project in 1994 after discovering a love for the cheery winter character. Lyla said it was during a parks and rec commission meeting the topic was broached. “Nancy said, ‘I wish we could have snowmen all over the town,’ ” Lyla recalls. She then went on to discuss logistics and wondered who would be able to cut out the plywood characters. “I said, ‘Phil can do it,’ ” Lyla said. “There are a lot of things I get volunteered

for ,and I don’t even know,” Phil added. “It’s called spousal support,” Lyla responds with laughter. The first year, Phil cut out 6-8 snow people and a small group gathered to help paint them. They were put up along Main Street for all to see. “It was well received,” Conard said. “We kept paying for the plywood and people painted them. “People started showing up to help. Now she’s got a whole squad to help her.” Each year the population has grown. What started as a dozen snow people has grown to an estimated 132. Although over the years, Lyla guesses they’ve done around 200, counting ones that have had to be remade.

“I’ve only wore out one saw…so far,” Phil jokes. It’s a labor of love, with a core group of people tasked with the honor. But it isn’t just a month-long project. For 11 months out of the year, most of the snow people are housed in the Snovers’ garage. Each year the Snovers and volunteers carefully inspect each one, repairing them and touching up paint. “I’m not very good at painting them,” Lyla said. “Over the years I’ve got better.” But as the project has grown, so has the help. Lyla now calls on the help of volunteers like artist Chuck Poust, who is now tasked with doing all of the lettering, or Vicky Reyes, who’s helped the last couple of years touching

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Youth regatta sailing into Coupeville April 24-26

Helping hearts

By Megan Hansen Co-Editor

Photo by Molly Hughes

Coupeville High School students last week loaded thousands of items of food collected for Gifts From the Heart food bank. The annual school food drive is the food bank’s largest food drive of the year, said Molly Hughes, food bank president. They have already collected more than 2,500 items during the three-week drive and have decided to extend their food drive to Dec. 5.

Coupeville Wharf will play host to 150 youth sailors during an interscholastic sailing competition in April. Oak Harbor Youth Sailing was asked to host the Northwest Interscholastic Sailing Association 2015 Double Handed District Championships April 24-26. Erik Mann, volunteer instructor and board member for the organization, said the group wants to host the event in Penn Cove because the cove is deeper than the waters in Oak Harbor. He requested exclusive use of the wharf docks for that weekend from the Port of Coupeville.

“This sounds like a great opportunity for the kids, the port and the town,” said port commissioner Bill Larsen. Approximately 150 sailors with 30 two-person sailing dinghies from all over the Pacific Northwest will compete in the two-day regatta. Practice will be held that Friday. The event will also bring in additional people, including family members and other spectators. The board of commissioners for the port approved the use of the wharf that weekend and the Coupeville Chamber of Commerce stepped up to help cover some of the costs the use of the wharf will incur.

Mann said he is working on getting the sailors housed at Camp Casey, but that some schools opt to seek their own lodging and some parents will probably seek lodging elsewhere in town. “It’s going to bring a lot of economic opportunities for the town,” said commissioner Marshal Bronson. “It’s good publicity, a good activity for the port.” Mann has already submitted a special event permit application with the Town of Coupeville and has requested use of the boat launch that weekend. Teams and spectators will stage on the wharf and boat rotations will take place from the wharf.

Hearts & Hammers seeking applications NAVY WILL HOLD TWO ADDITIONAL SCOPING MEETINGS AND EXTENDS PUBLIC SCOPING COMMENT PERIOD FOR ONGOING ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT (EIS) FOR EA-18G GROWLER AIRFIELD OPERATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF ELECTED OFFICIALS, THE NAVY IS HOLDING TWO ADDITIONAL OPEN HOUSE SCOPING MEETINGS to provide members of the public with the opportunity to review project-related information, ask questions of Navy representatives, and submit comments on the scope of analysis and content to be addressed in the EIS. Each of the scoping meetings will be informal and consist of information stations staffed by Navy representatives. Members of the public may arrive at the open house scoping meetings anytime between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. on one of the following dates and locations: Wednesday, December 3, 2014 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Lopez Center for Community and Arts 204 Village Road Lopez Island, WA 98261

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Homeowners with limited resources and are unable to do necessary work on their home are in luck. Central Whidbey Hearts & Hammers is seeking applications for its workday blitz on Saturday, May 2. Homeowners from Greenbank to Coupeville with limited resources to maintain their homes can apply directly for help at www.cwheartsandhammers. com or call 360-720-2114. This all-volunteer, non-

profit organization assists homeowners who are physically or financially unable to do needed work on their houses themselves. The deadline for getting a house on the list is Saturday, Jan. 31. The group also offers emergency repair throughout the year through its Home Emergency Action Repair Team (HEART). Hearts & Hammers is a nonprofit program that is supported by the larg-

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The public scoping materials are available for review at http://www.whidbeyeis.com and at 14 area libraries. List of 14 area libraries where copies of scoping meeting booklets are available for review: Anacortes Public Library, Burlington Public Library, Camano Island Library, Coupeville Library, Guemes Island Library, La Conner Regional Library, Lopez Island Library, Lummi Island Library, Mount Vernon City Library, Oak Harbor City Library, Orcas Island Public Library, Port Townsend Public Library, San Juan Island Library and Seattle Central Public Library. THE NAVY IS REQUESTING AND WELCOMES PUBLIC COMMENTS.* The public comment period for the EIS was initiated on October 10, 2014 and has been extended through January 9, 2015. Written and oral comments may be submitted at the scoping meetings. Written comments may also be submitted online at the project website or mailed to:

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Learn to make your gingerbread house! 11-3 on Nov. 29th at the Coupeville Masonic Lodge • 804 N. Main St. Hosted by: Coupeville Historic Waterfront Association

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Gather your friends & family and create your very own gingerbread creation. 2: Take it to the Coupeville Library with a completed entry form. 3: Invite everyone to come and vote for their favorite entries! 4: Winners announced at the Red Ticket Drawing at 1 pm on Sunday Dec 21st

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er community, including churches, schools, service and community organizations, businesses and individuals. A typical one-day volunteer effort includes, but is not limited to, projects such as roof or gutter repairs, wheelchair ramps, yard clean-up, plumbing repairs, electrical repairs and deck repairs. If you are a homeowner in financial need within the Coupeville School District, call 360-720-2114. A Hearts & Hammers intake volunteer will ask a few questions that will get applicants started through the process. Visit the website for more details at www.cwheartsand hammers.com

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There are plenty of pets who need a holiday home By Kelly Pantoleon News Clerk

The holidays are busy for many people, but this time of year can also be hard for animals, especially ones that are newly joining a family. “It’s stressful for a new pet during the holidays,” said Shari Bibich, the manager at Whidbey Animals’ Improvement Foundation Coupeville shelter. Bibich recommends adopting a pet now, before “the hustle and bustle of the holidays.” One of the many pets at WAIF’s Coupeville shelter is Brody, an energetic pug mix. Nicole Parra, an employee who has been with WAIF about two years, said she thinks Brody is mixed with terrier because of his wirier hair. Brody likes to tug on his leash and jump up, though he doesn’t bark too much. He does, however, sneeze, which comes out as a snort because of his smushed-up face. And while WAIF estimates him to be 2-4 years old, he looks older because of his white beard, Parra said. Brody is “friendly and loving,” according to WAIF’s website. He came in as a stray and has been at the shelter for a little more than a month. One of Brody’s neighbors is Eileen, a shy female Yorkie. She scampers up to the front of her large, caged room, licks a couple people’s hands, then quietly pitter-patters back out of sight. Eileen came to the shelter with a bunch of other Yorkies whose owner could no longer care for them. The tiny (12 pounds) adult

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Brody,a male pug mix, licks the ear of WAIF employee Nicole Parra. WAIF thinks Brody is about 2-4 years old. He’s playful and energetic, but he can be a little shy with new people at first. Brody and many other animals are available at WAIF’s Coupeville shelter. dog “had some skin issues due to flea infestation and a resulting untreated flea allergy,” WAIF’s website says. “The fleas have been taken care of and her coat is beginning to fill in.” Eileen is a good example of the type of pet that shouldn’t be adopted during the holidays. She’s shy around people and needs a quieter home. Eileen was adopted into a nice home Thursday, Nov. 20. Elyse Flack, who has been working at the Coupeville shelter since February 2014 and has a “pack” of her own at home, said it’s not good to travel with new dogs, which many people might do over the holidays.

Flack agrees with Bibich and Parra that now, before the holiday season really gets going in late December and early January, would be a better time to adopt. Bibich also said that many holiday decorations are not good for pets. She said that holly, poinsettias, Christmastree water and ribbon can be unhealthy for animals. Another reason to adopt right now is because the month of November is Adopt a Senior Month. Through Nov. 30, all senior animals are $45. The adoption fee for cats is normally $65 and $80 for dogs. According to WAIF’s website, the foundation establishes a senior at 8 years

of age, which is, many times, just the midpoint of an animal’s life. And WAIF waives the adoption fee for senior humans (people 62 and older) adopting senior pets all year as part of their Senior 4 Senior program. In the front office of the shelter, there’s a big display on the wall with pictures of senior pets who have been adopted or are waiting to be adopted. One of the pets waiting to be adopted is Humphrey, a 10-year-old Shih-tzu mix. Humphrey likes to go for walks on a leash, and he doesn’t jump around too much, but he is playful and sweet. The small Shih-tzu

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(just under 15 pounds) has been at the shelter since the summer. He will need medicine for his eyes and skin for the rest of his life. But that doesn’t slow him down much. “He’s been a really good boy ever since he got here,” Flack said. He even playfully chases cats. One of the senior cats at the Coupeville shelter is Sandy, a 12-year-old male cat. He came to the shelter this summer after his owner passed away. Sandy is a tabby, striped cat. He likes to sit with shelter staff and be petted. Another senior cat that shelter staff recommends is Joey, a dark-gray male who has been at the shelter since May. Joey was surrendered after his owner became homeless. According to the WAIF website, Joey will probably do best in a quieter home without children. One of the more playful cats is Kettle, who is in her

second stint at the shelter. After being adopted once, she was found again on Kettles trails in an emaciated state, weighing only four pounds. She’s doing well now, though, and enjoys rolling onto her back and showing people her creamy-gray belly. All the pets at WAIF’s Coupeville shelter have gone through a thorough process to make sure that they are adoptable. Most of them are strays, but some are surrendered by owners who move or can no longer take care of them. But instead of giving someone an adopted animal as a surprise holiday gift and trying to guess what kind of animal they would want, Bibich said it’s better to let someone choose his or her own pet. “That’s a family member for the next 15 years,” Bibich said. It’s no small decision.

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It’s hard to fit 20 years into one article In 20 years, Lyla and Phil Snover have not only created a lot of snowmen, but a lot of memories. It’s hard to pack 20 years of memories and facts into 20 inches of story. What wasn’t Megan Hansen included in this Some perspective week’s front page story is that the Town of Coupeville has partnered with Lyla and Phil Snover in the cost of creating and maintaining the town snow people. The Town over the years has covered the cost of the plywood and white paint, said Mayor Nancy Conard. The other colored paint has either been supplied by the Snovers or other volunteers. And when Phil’s saw broke after cutting hundreds of plywood snow people, the town replaced it. It’s a project that has seen volunteers come and go over the years. In fact, Conard herself helped paint the first set. What she didn’t mention, which Lyla was happy to share, is that first year Conard managed to ruin three shirts in the process. Also, over the years the trend started to create a snow person to represent the various nonprofit groups in Central Whidbey. They think they have them covered. Several businesses have also requested a snow person and have covered the cost of supplies. There article also didn’t have room to share all the mishaps over the years. Creating these snow people was definitely a trial-and-error process. With several design revisions over the years. The was also the year the waterproof red paint turned out to not be so waterproof. Caring for Coupeville’s snow people is a big job but it appears to be a lot of fun. And the volunteers seem to understand how special it is. Volunteer Gwen Samelson said it best when she said, “there’s something charming about it. It’s an American tradition.”

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Has been a privilege to serve as treasurer

Editor, I would like to thank you for the faith and support you have bestowed upon me as I served as your Island County treasurer. Though I was not successful in my bid to continue to serve you, I have no regrets. I am very proud of the accomplishments made during my tenure. From eliminating the backlog in supplement processing — adjustments to property taxes due — to decreasing banking costs more than 70 percent, I have been driven to improve the services to you, the citizens of Island County. This has always been my goal. I have already laid the groundwork for the next year: fully establishing eREET — electronic Real Estate Excise Tax transactions — setting up a software terminal at the Camano Annex so residents can pay property taxes in “real time,” having a Deputy from my office assist the residents of Camano

Island with any questions or concerns they may have during routine monthly visits, to name a few. I can only hope that the incoming treasurer continues these steps. It has been an honor and a privilege to serve you in all capacities since I first came onboard this office in 2005. Wherever the good Lord sees fit to send me, I will always remember the trust you bestowed upon me. May God bless you always.

Ana María d Nuñez, CPA Island County Treasurer

Think about securing firearms this Christmas

Editor, Buy a dad or loved one a gun safe for Christmas. I waited in the aftermath of the Marysville-Pilchuck High School shooting to write this letter so as to not jump on the emotional

bandwagon. Please buy a dad or loved one who needs a gun safe one for Christmas. School students are a very emotional bunch who don’t need access to guns. I think the best things we as dads can do to contribute to lowering school gun violence, is to prevent easy access or unintended access to guns. As a believer in our Second Amendment rights, I still see the need or responsibility to lock up our guns when not using them for sport or hunting. I know there are other Second Amendment rights advocates who don’t believe a useful gun is one that is locked up. But we live in a different world than the one I initially grew up in. Even as a Concealed Weapons Permit holder, we need to lock up our guns for the sake of our children and future grandchildren. Please buy someone that needs one a gun safe for Christmas, and please use it.

Keith Mowbray Oak Harbor

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Coupeville HUB activities schedule All activities begin at 1 p.m. at the Coupeville United Methodist Church on Main Street. Lunch is served every Wednesday at noon. For more information, contact Glenda Cantrell at glenda@islandse niorservices.org or 360720-2955.

(Stay Active and Independent for Life). Providing information for seniors that will help you stay active and independent for life and help you prevent falls and fall related injuries.

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Falls and Injury Prevention Exercise Class, led by Mary Waters/Vibrant Seniors Wellness Program. Help prevent falls and injuries. Gentle seated exercises designed to strengthen muscles and improve flexibility and movement. Starting Jan. 16 and continuing the first and third Fridays of the month.

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Bingo, first Wednesdays, called by Mayor Nancy Conard.

Wednesday, Dec. 10 Christmas and Celtic harp music, played by local musician Diedre Fairfax. Listen to the melodic and peaceful sounds of the harp.

toni grove sowin ’n’ the trowel Some people put their gardens to bed in the fall and turn their minds to other pursuits till spring. Others may use their downtime in the dreary months to pour through seed catalogues and plot and plan next year’s garden. And then there are the numerous brave gardening maniacs on the island who continue to wear out their gardening gloves and ancient, well-used garden forks and spades no matter what the weather man advises. They build rock walls, put in new shrubs when the soil is workable and soldier on with a rake rake here and a snip snip there to keep it all tidy between wind storms. These are the people who make gift-giving during the Holiday Season a cinch. Now, really, what in the way of gardening paraphernalia wouldn’t they need and want? I say this every year, and I’ll say it again: Gloves are always a good gift because they wear out. And if they don’t, someone’s not working hard enough. And thermal gardening gloves would be a big plus right about now. Speaking of gloves, gauntlets aren’t just for welders or

Wednesday, Jan. 21 Tips for Seniors to Prepare for Emergencies: Create a Grab and Go Kit, Create your Out of Area contact info, and How to get more Info. Also a question-andanswer period.

Wednesday, Dec. 17 Christmas Bell Ringing, played by Cheryl Waite. English Hand bells, a descendant from the Tower Bells, were developed in England in the late 1600s and were introduced to America by the famous circus impresario, P.T. Barnum in 1840.

Friday, Jan. 23 SHIBA (State Wide Health Insurance Benefits Advisers): Explain what SHIBA is. Introduction to Medicare and How SHIBA can help you.

Wednesday, Dec. 24 Holiday Cookie Exchange. Come and bring your favorite cookie or delectable treat to share. Start the holiday with a celebration.

Wednesday, Jan. 28 Make Orange Clove Pomanders. Revisit an organic 15th century craft with old world charm. People used them as closet and room fresheners. This natural citrus and spice fragrance will last for years.

Wednesday, Jan. 7 Bingo, first Wednesdays, called by Mayor Nancy Conard.

Knights of the Round Table anymore. Now you can get them in snazzy, bright colors to protect your forearms practically up to the elbow. They’d be excellent to have when battling blackberries, roses and vicious pampas grass. I’ve found it useful in the past to use a garden journal. You can note the first and last frosts for your microclimate, keep track of what you planted and when, and make note of what you would do differently next year. An engagement calendar devoted to this purpose will work, but there are several kinds of garden journals and garden planners out there on the market. If you’re not the type to keep track of all of this on your computer, then ask Santa to put a garden journal in your stocking this year. I find it easier to cut my day lilies, crocosmia and grasses back with a small Japanese scythe because it’s easier on my hands than using my pruners. You can also use a hedge trimmer if it’s very, very sharp, but it you’re a careful person who isn’t likely to lop off a digit, then

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I’d go for a scythe. It may be the closest you’ll ever get to feeling like a ninja. Another tool that’s gaining popularity is the HoeDag Garden Tool, manufactured in Idaho. To me, it resembles an ice axe for gardeners. You could really do some serious damage to unwanted vegetation with this device. And because of the short handle, you could even do it from a kneeling or sitting position. Last on the list, Sloggers are wonderful garden shoes. I’ve had flimsy waterproof shoes that didn’t last a season. If I’d only walked around all day and hadn’t spent my time getting down on the ground and then getting back up, they’d probably still be intact — but also pretty much worthless. You need a shoe that can take constant flexing and not crack. These shoes can handle hard use, will keep your feet dry, and they’re also comfortable enough to wear for everyday tooling around town. My final bit of advice: shop early, shop often and shop locally when you can.

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Coupeville graduates play collegiate sports By Jim Waller Staff Reporter

Several Coupeville High School graduates competed in college athletics this fall. Tyler King runs cross country at the highest collegiate level, Division I, for the University of Washington. King, a junior, helped the 11th-ranked Huskies earn a berth in the NCAA Division I championships. The University of WashUMW photo

Mitch Pelory returns a kick for Montana Western earlier this season.

ington placed fourth in the Pac-12 meet Oct. 31 and fifth in the Region I meet Nov. 14. King was 12th (24:00) out of 78 in the 8K conference meet, second among UW runners, and 33rd (30:11.6) out of 185 in the regional 10K race Nov. 14. Amanda d’Almeida recently completed her sophomore season in soccer for Carleton College (Northfield, Minn.). She appeared in 13 matches for the Knights, starting six. She recorded four shots, two on goal, during the season and helped Carleton finish third in the Minnesota Intercollegiate Conference

(7-1-3) and 11-4-3 overall. Nick Streubel, a 6-foot-3, 316-pound freshman offensive lineman, is red-shirting for the Central Washington University football team this fall. Mitch Pelroy plays defensive back and returns kicks for Montana Western (Dillon). Pelroy helped the Bulldogs win their final four games to finish 6-5. He recorded 18 tackles (14 solo), including a sack. As a kick returner, he was second on the team in kickoff returns (16 for 389 yards, a 24.3 yard average) and second in punt returns (four for 56 yards with a long of 38).

High school athletes receive letters, special awards By Jim Waller Staff Reporter

The Coupeville High School athletic teams wrapped up the fall season by presenting letters and special awards.

Volleyball

Coach: Breanne Smedley. Record: 1-11; Olympic League, 1-5, fourth place. Senior letter winners: Hailey Hammer, Kacie Kiel, Madeline Strasburg, Monica Vidoni. Juniors: McKenzie Bailey, Miranda Engle. Sophomores: Tiffany Briscoe, Ally Roberts, Valen

Trujillo. Freshmen: Kyla Briscoe, Lauren Rose. Special awards: Hammer, Offensive Player of the Year; Trujillo, Defensive Player of the Year; Rose, Most Improved; Strasburg, Best Teammate; Kiel, Pack Pride. League honors: Hammer, first team; Trujillo, first team.

Tennis

Coach: Ken Stange. Record: 4-5; Olympic League, 4-2, second place. Senior lettermen: Kyle Bodamer, Aaron Curtin. Juniors: Sebastian Davis, Jared Helmstadter, Connor

McCormick, Loren Nelson. Sophomores: John McClarin, James Myers, Grey Rische, Joseph Wedekind. Freshmen: Joey Lippo, William Nelson. Special awards: Bodamer, Captain; Curtin, Captain, Most Valuable Player, Most Inspirational; Ethan Marx, Most Improved; Myers, Coach’s Award; Davis, Coach’s Award. Note: Curtin finished second in district singles and qualified for the state tournament.

Football

Coach: Tony Maggio. Record: 5-5; Olympic

League, 3-3, third place. Senior lettermen: Josh Bayne, Ryan Griggs, Oscar Liquidano, Carson Risner, Matt Shank, Isaac Vargas, Joel Walstad, Aaron Wright. Juniors: Brenden Gilbert, Wiley Hesselgrave, Lathom Kelley, Jake Lord, Josh Lord, Mitchell Losey, C.J. Smith. Sophomores: Mitchell Carroll, Tyler Cermac, Dominic Dausey, Chance Kleinfelter, Jacob Martin, J.R. Pendergrass, Clay Reilly, Gabe Wynn. Freshmen: Hunter Downes, Hunter Smith, Cameron Toomey-Stout, James Vidoni, Julian Welling. Special awards: Wals-

tad, Most Valuable Offensive Player; Bayne, Most Valuable Offensive Player; Hesselgrave, Most Valuable Defensive Player; Wright, Offensive Lineman of the Year; Liquidano, Defensive Lineman of the Year; Wynn, Mr. Hustle; Hunter Smith, Most Improved; Shank, Coaches’ Award. League honors: Team, Olympic League Sportsmanship Award; Bayne, Olympic League Most Valuable Player; Wright, first-team offensive line; Liquidano, firstteam defensive line; Shank, first-team defensive line; Hesselgrave, first-team linebacker; Walstad, honorable mention quarterback; Hunter Smith; honorable mention defensive back.

Soccer

Coach: Troy Cowan. Record: 6-7; Olympic League, 3-3, second place. Senior letter winners: Marisa Etzell, Christine Fields, Jacki Ginnings, Micky LeVine, Ana Luvera, Ivy Luvera, Julia Myers, Erin Rosenkranz. Junior: Jennifer Spark. Sophomore: Bree Daigneault. Freshmen: Mia Littlejohn, McKenzie Meyer, Sage Renninger. Special awards: Rosenkranz, Most Valuable Player, Four-year Award; Ivy Luvera, Defensive Player of the Year, Four-year Award; Ana Luvera, Coaches’ Award, Four-year Award; Lauren Bayne, Most Improved; Gin-

nings, Four-year Award; LeVine, Four-year Award; Etzell, Four-year Award; Littlejohn, Rookie of the Year. League honors: Team, Olympic League Sportsmanship Award; Myers, first-team goalkeeper; Rosenkranz, first-team midfielder; Etzell, first-team forward. Note: 6-7 record is best ever for CHS girls soccer team; qualified for the district tournament for the first time.

Cheer Coach: Cheridan Eck. Letter winners: Jessica Bester, Destiny Bitting, Kiara Burdge, Kylie Burdge, Bella Cedillo, Robin Cedillo, Allison Dickson, Lainey Dickson, Amanda Foley, Jovanah Foote, Jazmine Franklin, Sylvia Hurlburt, Ayanna Jeter, Katie Lovell, Ashlyn Miller, Maddy Neitzel, Camilla Rische, Cassidy Rydell, Julianne Sem, Ciera St. Onge, Brittani Wilkinson, Payton Wilson. Special awards: Bitting, Captain, Four-year Award; Kylie Burdge, Captain, FourYear Award; Wilkinson, Four-year Award; Franklin, Wolf Award; Neitzel, Most Improved; Lovell, Most Improved; Rische, Spirt Award; Robin Cedillo, Coaches’ Award; Kiara Burdge, Most Inspirational; Jeter, Rookie of the Year.

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whidbey island’s community calendar Thursday Nov. 27 North Whidbey Community Harvest, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Nov. 27, Oak Harbor Elks Lodge. Community feast prepared by staff at Frasers Gourmet Hideaway. Offered free to the public, though donations are accepted. Dinner is served on linen tablecloths using formal dishes, glassware and utensils — nothing plastic. Deliveries offered for those unable to attend. 360279-1722. Coupeville Community Potluck, 12-2:30 p.m. at the Coupeville Rec Hall. Turkey and ham provided, guests asked to bring a side dish. Free and open to all.

Saturday Nov. 29 Anchoring, Free Boating Seminar, 10 a.m. to noon, Nov. 29, at the Oak Harbor Yacht Club. Anchoring is a skill and a system of equipment that, when properly used, will keep your boat where you want it. Different boats, water conditions and bottom conditions call for different solutions. www.dpsps. org

Gingerbread Workshop, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Coupeville Masonic Lodge. Sponsored by Coupeville Historic Waterfront Association. Gingerbread house kits and all supplies provided. Oak Harbor Lions Club Christmas Trees for sale, 12-7 p.m. Nov. 29, and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily from Dec. 1 to Dec. 23 or until sold out, in the park across from the Chamber of Commerce. From four feet up to nine feet, Nobel, Douglas, Grand and Nordman Fir trees cut fresh in Washington. No Fraser Firs this year due to disease. (Shop early for the 8-9 footers.)

Sunday Nov. 30

at the First Reformed Church, Oak Harbor. Seattle-based, award-winning guitarist Josh Snodgrass will be performing as part of his Christmas concert series. His instrumental guitar performances range in style from Christmas songs like “O Holy Night” and “O Come All Ye Faithful” to a rendition of “The Hallelujah Chorus.”

Wednesday Dec. 3 Tablet or eReader? Tips for Gift Giving, 2-3 p.m., Dec. 3, at the Oak Harbor Library. Library staff will share tips and library resources to help you choose a device that meets your needs and allows you to use the free content available from Sno-Isle Libraries. Examples of tablets and readers will be available to “test drive.” www.sno-isle.org

137. Open to all, no late admittance. Required by local driving school for driver’s ed. student and parent. 360-6728219 or www.idipic.org

Friday Dec. 5 Whidbey Allied Artists Art and Gift Show, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec 5 and 6, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 7, at the Coupeville Rec. Hall. More than 20 local artists will show and sell a wide variety of twoand three-dimensional art, including paintings, photography, stain glass, mosaics, jewelry, woodwork, fiber and paper art. Admission is free. For questions, email whidbey artists@gmail.com

tic, traditional Norwegian choral literature. Darren McCoy, choral director at Oak Harbor High School, and his prizewinning Harbor Singers will also perform. Concert is free, but donations are accepted. whidbeycommchorus.org or call Kay at 360-678-4148.

Saturday Dec. 6 St. Mary’s Holiday Bazaar, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Dec. 6, at St. Mary’s Church, Coupeville. Hand-crafted gifts, treasures and the popular bake sale. 360-969-1609 or mjrojas@ whidbey.net Church Bazaar, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Dec. 6, at the Coupeville United Methodist Church. Handmade quilts and crafts, fresh wreaths and baked goods, and “Attic Treasures.” Hot lunch with pie served 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. www.coupevil leumc.com

Whidbey Community Chorus Concert, 7-9 p.m., Dec. Pacific Science Center 5, at the First United Methodpresents Forensics 101, ist Church, Oak Harbor. The 2-3:30 p.m., Nov. 30, Oak HarWhidbey Community Chorus bor Library Meeting Room. welcomes the holiday season Your mission: Acquire the sciwith its “Just Add Marshmal- Jingle Trail 5k Fun Run entific skills needed to solve lows” concert. Songs will & Walk, 10 a.m., Dec. 6, at crimes. Lessons focus on fininclude the old English favor- Camp Casey, Coupeville. gerprints, codes, handwriting, ite “Masters inPRODUCTION: this Hall,” ar- Run and walk through scenic PUB/POST: USSPI tabloid 9.5x6; Various D. Hanson LIVE: None chromatography, fiber analy-CODE: SBS-14-4O ranged by Mark Hayes; “Sing trails. Raffle prizes and goodie WORKORDER #: 006910 TRIM: x 6”with longsis and DNA evidence. SpaceDESCRIPTION: On November 29... a Song of Merry Christmas,” bags. Cost is9.5” $25 is limited to 24 participants.FILE: 12A-006910-22C-SBS-14-4O.indd by Mozart; “Frozen,” arranged sleeved t-shirt, $15 no t-shirt. Delivery Support: 212.237.7000 SAP #: AP.APSBS.14043.K.011 BLEED: None Registration required. www. IDIPIC North Whidbey by Mark Brymer, a medley of DUI/Underage Drinking six songs from the movie; and Greening of Coupeville, sno-isle.org Prevention Panel, 6:45 “Frozen Choral Suite,” which festivities all day long. Parade Josh Snodgrass perfor- p.m., Nov. 20, Oak Harbor features the results of the Dis- begins 4 p.m. Tree lighting to mance, 6:30 p.m., Nov. 30, Library Conference Room ney Studio’s quest of authen- follow.

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Whidbey Democrats Holiday Gathering 2014, 2-4 p.m., Dec. 6, at the Whidbey Island Nordic Lodge, Coupeville. Afternoon includes light finger foods, music, raffle and auction. Suggested donation is $5 at the door. Call Shirley Bennett at 360-678-6028 for more information. For latebreaking details and auction items, visit website www. whidbeyislanddemocrats.org Whidbey Island Community Orchestra Concert, 7 p.m., Dec. 6, at the Coupeville High School Performing Arts Center. 360-331-4221 or www.whidbeyorchestras.org The Cantabile of Skagit Valley Chamber Choir Christmas Concert, 7:30 p.m., Dec. 6, at the First Reformed Church, Oak Harbor. Joining Cantabile is partner ensemble reSound from Lynnwood and local flutist, Stephanie Bethea. The concert, titled “Tidings of Comfort and Joy,” is a joyous celebration of Christmas favorites, old and new — including 16th century carols, a double-choir version of “Ding Dong Merrily on High” and an original arrangement of “Away in a Manger” by conductor Dr. Stephen Marshall-Ward. Suggested donation is $15.

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LEGAL NOTICES sentative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must present the claim: ( a ) B e fo r e t h e t i m e when the claim would be barred by any applicable statute of limitations, and (b) In the m a n n e r p r ov i d e d i n RCW 11.40.070: (i) By filing the original of the claim with the foregoing Court, and (ii) By serving on or mailing to me at the address below a copy of the claim. The claim must be presented by the later of: (a) Thirty (30) days after I served or mailed this Notice as provided in RCW 11.40.020(1)(c), or (b) Four (4) months after the date of first publication of this Notice. If the claim is not presented within this time period, the claim will be forever barred exc e p t a s p r ov i d e d i n RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is e f fe c t i ve fo r c l a i m s against both the Deced e n t ’s p r o b a t e a n d non-probate assets. Personal Representative: Debra Marcus 5575 Winona Ln. Langley, WA 98260. Date of First Publication of this notice is November 13, 2014. Legal No. WEX599307 Published: The Whidbey Examiner November 13, 20, 27, 2014. IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR ISLAND COUNTY U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, vs. THE ESTATE OF CAROLE J. LIEVESTRO, DECEASED; THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF CAROLE J. LIEVESTRO, DECEASED; JOHN D O E L I E V E S T RO, HUSBAND OF CAROLE J. LIEVESTRO, DECEASED; HARBOR V I S TA E S TAT E S HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION; CITY OF OAK HARBOR; JOHN AND JANE DOES, I THROUGH V, OCCUPANTS OF THE SUBJECT REAL PROPERTY, AND ALL OTHER PERSONS OR PARTIES UNKNOWN, CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, INTERE S T, L I E N O R E S TATE IN THE PROPE RT Y H E R E I N D E SCRIBED, Defendants. C a s e N o . 14-2-00028-1 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION AS TO DEFENDANTS THE ESTATE OF CAROLE J. LIEVESTRO, DECEASED; THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF CAROLE J. LIEVESTRO, DECEASED; JOHN D O E L I E V E S T RO, HUSBAND OF CAROLE J. LIEVESTRO, DECEASED; JOHN AND JANE DOES, I THROUGH V, OCCUPANTS OF THE SUB-

LEGAL NOTICES JECT REAL PROPERTY, AND ALL OTHER PERSONS OR PARTIES UNKNOWN, CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, INTERE S T, L I E N O R E S TATE IN THE PROPE RT Y H E R E I N D E SCRIBED T H E S TAT E O F WA S H I N G TO N TO THE SAID DEFENDANTS: THE ESTATE OF CAROLE J. LIEVESTRO, DECEASED; THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF CAROLE J. LIEVESTRO, DECEASED; JOHN D O E L I E V E S T RO, HUSBAND OF CAROLE J. LIEVESTRO, DECEASED; JOHN AND JANE DOES, I THROUGH V, OCCUPANTS OF THE SUBJECT REAL PROPERTY, AND ALL OTHER PERSONS OR PARTIES UNKNOWN, CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, INTERE S T, L I E N O R E S TATE IN THE PROPE RT Y H E R E I N D E SCRIBED: You are hereby summoned to appear within sixty days after the date of the first publication of this summons, to wit, within sixty days after the 23nd day of October, 2014, and defend the above entitled action in the above entitled cour t, and answer the complaint of the plaintiff, U.S. Bank National Association, its successors in interest and/or assigns, and serve a copy of your answer upon the under-signed attorneys for Plaintiff, Justin T. Jastrzebski of B i s h o p, M a r s h a l l & Weibel, P.S. at their offices below stated; and in case of your failure so to do, judgment will be rendered against you according to the demand of the complaint, which has been filed with the clerk of said court. The object of said action is to judicially foreclose on the following described real property: L O T 1 7 , P L AT O F HARBOR VISTA ESTATES, DIVISION NO. 1 , AC C O R D I N G TO THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN VOLUME 13 OF PLATS, PAGE 98, RECORDS OF ISLAND COUNTY, WASHINGTON. S I T U AT E I N T H E COUNTY OF ISLAND, STATE OF WASHINGTON. Commonly known as: 1111 SW Harbor Vista Cir, Oak Harbor, WA 98277. DATED this 17th day of October, 2014 BISHOP, MARSHALL & WEIBEL, P.S. By: /s/ Justin T. Jastrzebski William L. Bishop, Jr., WSBA #2412 David A Weibel, WSBA #24031 Justin T. Jastrzebski, WSBA #46680 Attorneys for Plaintiff Legal No. WEX595858 Published: The Whidbey Examiner. Date of first publica-

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AVA I L A B L E AT T H E TREASURER’S OFFICE OR OTHER C O U N T Y O F F I C E S. PLEASE GO TO WWW.ISLANDCOUNTY.NET/TREASURER TO ACCESS THE MINIMUM BID LIST. I T M AY A L S O B E PURCHASED AT THE OFFICE OF THE ISLAND COUNTY TREASURER FOR $5.00 PER COPY. ANA MARIA d NUNEZ ISLAND COUNTY TREASURER 1 NE 7TH ST., SUITE 111 PO BOX 699 C O U P E V I L L E , WA 98239 (360) 679-7302 Legal No. WEX301299 Published: The Whidbey Examiner November 27, 2014.

ciary, the beneficial interest in which was ass i g n e d b y M O R TGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., (MERS) AS NOMINEE FOR COUNTRYWIDE BANK, FSB (or by its successors-in-interest and/or assigns, if any), to Nationstar Mortgage LLC. 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 D e e d o f Tr u s t / M o r t gage. III. The default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/are as follows: Failure to pay when due the following amounts which are now in arrears: $ 1 4 , 5 2 3 . 8 6 I V. T h e sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $170,550.19, together with interest as provided in the Note from the 12/1/2013, and such other costs and fees as are provided by statute. V. The above-described real proper ty will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. Said sale will be made without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances on 12/5/2014. The defaults referred t o i n Pa r a g r a p h I I I must be cured by 11/24/2014 (11 days before the sale date) to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if a t a n y t i m e b e fo r e 11/24/2014 (11 days before the sale) the default as set forth in Paragraph III is cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. Payment must be in cash or with cashiers or certified checks from a State or federally chartered bank. The sale may be terminated any time after the 11/24/2014 (11 days before the sale date) and before the sale, by the Borrower or Grantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance by paying the principal and interest, plus costs, fees and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI. A written Not i c e o f D e fa u l t wa s transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): NAME JACOB G TIJERINA, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SEPARATE ESTATE ADDRESS 2168 N O R M A N D R , OA K HARBOR, WA 98277 by both first class and certified mail, proof of which is in the possession of the Tr ustee;

NOTICE OF TAX JUDGMENT SALE P U B L I C N OT I C E I S HEREBY GIVEN THAT PURSUANT TO THE REAL PROPERTY TAX JUDGMENT OF THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF ISLAND I N T H E S TAT E O F WASHINGTON, AND AN ORDER OF SALE ISSUED BY THE C O U RT O C TO B E R 14, 2014, IN PROCEEDINGS FOR FORECLOSURE OF TA X L I E N S U P O N REAL PROPERTY UNDER CAUSE NO. 14-2-00483-9 AS PROVIDED BY LAW, THE REAL PROPERTY DESCRIBED ON THE MINIMUM BID LIST WILL BE SOLD TO T H E H I G H E S T BIDDER FOR CASH, T O S AT I S F Y T H E FULL AMOUNT OF TA X E S , I N T E R E S T AND COSTS ADJUDGED TO BE DUE. T H E P U B L I C AU C TION WILL BE CONDUCTED VIA THE INTERNET BY THE COUNTY TREASURER’S THIRD PARTY V E N D O R A N D M AY BE ACCESSED THROUGH THE COUNTY’S WEBSITE AT W W W. I S L A N D COUNTY.NET/ TREASURER, O R D I R E C T LY AT THE VENDOR’S WEBSITE AT WWW.BID4ASSETS.C OM . THE AUCTION WILL OPEN ON T U E S DAY, D E C E M BER 9, 2014 AT 9:00 AM PST AND BIDDING ON THE LAST PARCEL WILL CLOSE O N W E D N E S D AY, DECEMBER 10, 2014 AT NOON PST, UNLESS OVERTIME BIDDING IS NECESSARY. THE COUNTY TREASURER CONDUCTING AND EXECUTING A SALE OF PROPERTY IS NOT LIABLE FOR THE FA I L U R E O F A D E VICE WHICH PREVENTS A PERSON F RO M PA RT I C I PATING IN ANY INTERNET SALE. FOR THE PURPOSE OF THIS PA R A G R A P H , ‘ D E VICE’ INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO, COMPUTER HARDWARE, A COMPUTER NETWORK, A C O M P U T E R S O F TWARE APPLICATION AND A COMPUTER WEB SITE. ANYONE WITHOUT INTERNET ACCESS MAY CONTACT THE TREASURE R ’ S O F F I C E AT 360-678-7842 BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 9 AM AND 4 PM MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY FOR INFORMATION ON HOW TO PARTICIPATE IN THE O N L I N E AU C T I O N USING COMPUTERS

N OT I C E O F T RU S TEE’S SALE Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq. TS No.: WA - 1 4 - 6 2 1 1 0 7 - S W A P N N o . : S722500020130 Title O r d e r N o . : 02-14018859 Grantor(s): JACOB G TIJERINA Grantee(s): M O RT G AG E E L E C TRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., (MERS) AS NOMINEE FOR COUNTRYWIDE BANK, FSB Deed of Trust Instrument/Reference No.: 4234044 I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington, the undersigned Trustee, will on 12/5/2014, at 10:00 AM At the main entrance to the City Hall located at 865 SE Barrington Drive, Oak Harbor WA 98277 sell at public auction to the highest and best bidd e r, p aya bl e i n t h e for m of credit bid or cash bid in the form of cashier’s check or certified checks from federally or State chart e r e d b a n k s, a t t h e time of sale the following described real proper ty, situated in the County of ISLAND, State of Washington, to-wit: LOT 13, BLOCK 2, PLAT OF INDIAN RIDGE, DIVISION NO. 1, AS PER PLAT RECORDED IN VOLUME 7 O F P L AT S, PAG E 28, RECORDS OF ISL A N D C O U N T Y, WASHINGTON. SITUATE IN THE COUNTY O F I S L A N D, S TAT E O F WA S H I N G T O N . More commonly known as: 2168 NORMAN D R , OA K H A R B O R , WA 9 8 2 7 7 w h i c h i s subject to that certain Deed of Tr ust dated 7/25/2008, recorded 7/31/2008, under 4234044 records of ISLAND County, Washington, from JACOB G TIJERINA, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SEPARATE ESTATE, as Grantor(s), to RECON TRUST COMPANY, as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., (MERS) AS NOMINEE FOR COUNTRYWIDE BANK, FSB, as Benefi-

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and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served, if applicable, with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in Pa r a g r a p h I a b o ve , and the Tr ustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. These requirements were completed as of 6/25/2014. VII. T h e Tr u s t e e w h o s e name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive t h e G ra n t o r a n d a l l t h o s e w h o h o l d by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above-described proper ty. IX. Anyone having any objections to this sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds fo r i n va l i d a t i n g t h e Tr u s t e e ’s s a l e. N O TICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS - The purchaser at the Trustee’s Sale is entitled to possession of the proper ty on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the deed of trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE S A L E O F YO U R HOME. You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date of this notice to pursue mediation. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR A N AT TO R N E Y L I C E N S E D I N WA S H INGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you are eligible and it m ay h e l p y o u s a ve your home. See below fo r s a fe s o u r c e s o f h e l p. S E E K I N G A S S I S TA N C E H o u s i n g counselors and legal a s s i s t a n c e m ay b e available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance i n d e t e r m i n i n g yo u r rights and oppor tun i t i e s t o ke e p yo u r house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance

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www.whidbeyexaminer.com LEGAL NOTICES and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commiss i o n : To l l - f r e e : 1-877-894-HOME (1-877-894-4663) or W e b s i t e : http://www.dfi.wa.gov/c onsumers/homeownership/post_purchase_counselors_foreclosure.h tm. The United States Department of Housing and Urban Developm e n t : To l l - f r e e : 1-800-569-4287 or National Web Site: h t t p : / / p o r tal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD or for Local counseling agencies in Washington: http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/hcc/fc/index.cfm?webListAction=searchandsearchstate=WAandfilterSvc=dfc 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 or Web site: http://nwjustice.org/what-clear. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid t o t h e Tr u s t e e. T h i s shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no fur ther recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, t h e B e n e f i c i a r y, t h e Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankr uptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A D E B T C O L L E C TO R AT T E M P T I N G T O COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMAT I O N O B TA I N E D WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. Dated: 07/28/2014 Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington, as Trustee By: Tricia Moreno, Assistant Secretary Trustee’s Mailing Address: Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington C/O Quality L o a n S e r v i c e C o r p. 2 1 4 1 F i f t h Ave n u e , San Diego, CA 92101 (866) 645-7711 Trustee’s Physical Address: Quality Loan Service Cor p. of Washington 1 0 8 1 s t Ave S o u t h , Suite 202 Seattle, WA 98104 (866) 925-0241 S a l e L i n e : 714-730-2727 Or Login to: http://wa.qualityloan.com TS No.: WA-14-621107-SW A - 4 4 7 0 3 6 0 1 1 / 0 6 / 2 0 1 4 ,

LEGAL NOTICES 11/27/2014 Legal No. WEX597897 Published: The Whidbey Examiner November 6, 27, 2014. Superior Court of Washington County of ISLAND In Re the Matter of the Estate of: MARY JANE CORDARY, Deceased. PROBATE NO. 14-4-00213-2 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorn ey a t t h e a d d r e s s stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the deced e n t ’s p r o b a t e a n d non-probate assets. DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: November 20, 2014, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: Mary Lynn Perani /s/Terry L. Smith Terry L. Smith, WSBA#27014 Terry L. Smith, PLLC Attorney for the Personal Representative of The Estate of Mary Jane Cordary 1665 E. Main Street, P.O. Box 86, Freeland, Washington 98249-0086 Legal No. WEX600618 Published: The Whidbey Examiner November 20, 27, December 4, 2014. T S N o . : WA - 1 0 - 4 0 0 2 4 2 - S H A P N N o . : S6250-18-27031-0 Title Order No.: 1 0 0 6 7 2 4 4 8 - WA - G S I Grantor(s): VALI D’ENACHE Grantee(s): M O RT G AG E E L E C TRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR ENCORE CREDIT CORP A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION Deed o f Tr u s t I n s t r u ment/Reference No.: 4182334 NOTICE OF T RU S T E E ’ S S A L E Pursuant to the Re-

LEGAL NOTICES vised Code of Washington 61.24, et. seq. I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington, the undersigned Trustee, will on 12/5/2014, at 10:00 AM At the front entrance of Oak Harbor City Hall 865 SE Barrington Drive Oak Harbor, WA 98277 sell at public auction to the highest and best bidd e r, p aya bl e i n t h e for m of credit bid or cash bid in the form of cashier’s check or certified checks from federally or State chart e r e d b a n k s, a t t h e time of sale the following described real proper ty, situated in the County of Island, State of Washington, to wit: LOT 31, BLOCK 27, PLAT OF CAMANO COUNTRY CLUB ADDITION NO. 18, AS PER PLAT RECORDED IN VOLUME 9 OF P L AT S , PA G E 2 6 , 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 . N OT E F O R I N F O R MATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY: THE FOLL O W I N G M AY B E USED AS AN ABBREVIATED LEGAL DESCRIPTION ON THE DOCUMENTS TO BE R E C O R D E D, P E R AMENDED RCW 65.04. SAID ABBREVIATED LEGAL DESCRIPTION IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR A COMPLETE LEGAL DESCRIPTION WITHIN THE BODY OF THE DOCUMENT. LOT 31, BLOCK 27, CAMANO COUNTRY CLUB #18 More commonly known as: 1969 EDGEWOOD DRIVE, CAMAN O I S L A N D, WA 98282 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 9/6/2006, recorded 09/21/2006, under 4182334 records o f I s l a n d C o u n t y, Washington, from VALI D’ENACHE, AS HER SEPARATE ESTATE, as Grantor(s), to FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE C O M PA N Y, A C A L I FORNIA CORPORATION, as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, I N C. , A S N O M I N E E FOR ENCORE CREDIT CORP A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, a s B e n e f i c i a r y, t h e beneficial interest in which was assigned by M O RT G AG E E L E C TRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR ENCORE CREDIT CORP A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION (or by its successorsin-interest and/or assigns, if any), to U.S Bank, N.A., successor t r u s t e e fo r L a S a l l e Bank National Association, on behalf of the holders of Bear Stearns Asset Backed S e c u r i t i e s I Tr u s t 2006-HE9, AssetB a cke d C e r t i f i c a t e s Series 2006-HE9. II. No action commenced

LEGAL NOTICES by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrower’s or Grantor’s default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Tr u s t / M o r t g a g e . I I I . The default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/are as follows: Failure to pay when due the following amounts which are now in arrears: $130,378.33 IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $258,273.73, together with interest as provided in the Note from the 7/1/2009, and such other costs and fees as are provided by statute. V. The above-described real proper ty will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. Said sale will be made without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances on 12/5/2014. The defaults referred t o i n Pa r a g r a p h I I I must be cured by 11/24/2014 (11 days before the sale date) to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if a t a n y t i m e b e fo r e 11/24/2014 (11 days before the sale) the default as set forth in Paragraph III is cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. Payment must be in cash or with cashiers or certified checks from a State or federally chartered bank. The sale may be terminated any time after the 11/24/2014 (11 days before the sale date) and before the sale, by the Borrower or Grantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance by paying the principal and interest, plus costs, fees and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI. A written Not i c e o f D e fa u l t wa s transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): NAME VALI D’ENACHE , AS HER SEPARATE ESTATE ADDRESS 1969 EDGEWOOD DRIVE, C A M A N O I S L A N D, WA 9 8 2 8 2 by b o t h first class and certified mail, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served, if applicable, with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in Pa r a g r a p h I a b o ve , and the Tr ustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. These requirements were completed as of 11/19/2012. VII.

LEGAL NOTICES T h e Tr u s t e e w h o s e name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive t h e G ra n t o r a n d a l l t h o s e w h o h o l d by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above-described proper ty. IX. Anyone having any objections to this sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds fo r i n va l i d a t i n g t h e Tr u s t e e ’s s a l e. N O TICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS - The purchaser at the Trustee’s Sale is entitled to possession of the proper ty on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the deed of trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE S A L E O F YO U R HOME. You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date of this notice to pursue mediation. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR A N AT TO R N E Y L I C E N S E D I N WA S H INGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you are eligible and it

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m ay h e l p y o u s a ve your home. See below fo r s a fe s o u r c e s o f h e l p. S E E K I N G A S S I S TA N C E H o u s i n g counselors and legal a s s i s t a n c e m ay b e available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance i n d e t e r m i n i n g yo u r rights and oppor tun i t i e s t o ke e p yo u r house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commiss i o n : To l l - f r e e : 1-877-894-HOME (1-877-894-4663) or W e b s i t e : http://www.dfi.wa.gov/c onsumers/homeownership/post_purchase_counselors_foreclosure.h tm. The United States Department of Housing and Urban Developm e n t : To l l - f r e e : 1-800-569-4287 or National Web Site: h t t p : / / p o r tal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD or for Local counseling agencies in W a s h i n g t o n : http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/hcc/fc/ind ex . c f m ? we b L i s t A c tion=search&searchstate=WA&filterSvc=dfc The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and att o r n ey s : Te l e p h o n e : 1-800-606-4819 or Web site: http://nwjustice.org/what-clear. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid t o t h e Tr u s t e e. T h i s shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no fur ther recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, t h e B e n e f i c i a r y, t h e Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankr uptcy, you may have been re-

leased of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A D E B T C O L L E C TO R AT T E M P T I N G T O COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMAT I O N O B TA I N E D WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. Date d : AU G 0 4 2 0 1 4 Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington, as Trustee By: Tricia Moreno, Assistant Secretary Trustee’s Mailing Address: Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington C/O Quality Loan Service Corp. 2 1 4 1 F i f t h Ave n u e , San Diego, CA 92101 (866) 645-7711 Trustee’s Physical Address: Quality Loan Service Cor p. of Washington 1 0 8 1 s t Ave S o u t h , Suite 202 Seattle WA 98104 (866) 925-0241 Sale Line: 714-573-1965 Or Login to: http://wa.qualityloan.com TS No.: WA-10-400242-SH P1105301 11/6, 11/27/2014 Legal No. WEX598067 Published: The Whidbey Examiner November 6, 27, 2014.

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Make gingerbread houses Saturday Families have the chance to break out of their turkey-induced comas Thanksgiving weekend and spend some family time being creative. The third annual Gingerbread Workshop is 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Coupeville Masonic Lodge on North Main Street. The Coupeville Historic Waterfront Association started the free family event four years ago in partnership with The Whidbey Examiner and Coupeville Library’s Gingerbread Challenge and also as a way to help promote shop local. Saturday is also Small Business Saturday. “We’d love for families to come spend time with their families decorating and then go downtown and do some shopping,” said Vickie Chambers, executive director for the association. Each family will get one gingerbread kit to decorate. There are also graham crackers for children to make individual houses. Decorating supplies are endless. “We work really hard to make events free because the town gives so much back to us,” Chambers said. Chambers recommends people plan at least an hour to complete their house. She also advises that families don’t have to show up right at 11 in fear they might run out of supplies. “It’s always craziness when we open the doors,” she said. “We never run out

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Lyla Snover, far left, and Phil Snover, far right, have cultivated and cared for the Coupeville snow people for 20 years. Phil says they’ll probably keep going until they’re 90.

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An estimated 350 people made gingerbread houses last year. of supplies.” Last year an estimated 350 people attended. Once gingerbread creations are complete, participants are invited to take them over to the library and submit them to the Gingerbread Challenge. Entries are accepted until Friday, Dec. 19. The public is also invited to vote for their favorite. Winners for youth, adult and people’s choice will be announced Sunday, Dec. 21, during the Red Ticket Drawing at 1 p.m. on the steps of the Island County Historical Museum.

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up worn down snow people. “I like to call it the snow people spa,” said volunteer Gwen Samelson. The “spa” used to be held in October and November, but has since moved to August and September — warmer months since Phil’s garage still doesn’t have a heater. And once those snow people are ready for their month-long show, Lyla calls on “The Bishop Boys” for installation. It used to take Malcolm and Paul Bishop two days to install all of the snow people, but now they’ve got the task down to a

day. “It’s hard to get up and get going when you know it’s ahead of you,” Malcom Bishop said. “Some days, we’re chasing the daylight.” But the end result is always worth it. “When we’re putting them up, we get people honking and waving,” Malcolm Bishop said. “So some people do appreciate it.” And after 20 years, the appreciation and hard work continues. The Snovers certainly don’t appear to be stopping. “Every year Lyla says, ‘Oh, there are too many, we got to stop,’ ” Samelson said. “Then

she’ll turn around and say, ‘We need something for Easter.’ ” “We’ll probably give it up when we’re 90,” Phil jokes. And Conard probably wouldn’t mind even more smiling faces gracing the streets of the town she grew up in. Phil says every year when he runs into her, she asks him if he’s going to make some more. “It’s just evolved into something that’s uniquely Coupeville,” Conard said. “I drive up and down the streets looking at them all, and each year I have a new favorite. “It just feels good; it makes the holidays feel special in Coupeville.”

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