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Thursday, July 23, 2015
Town gears up for Arts and Crafts
VOL. 20, NO. 50
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By Megan Hansen Co-Editor
The Coupeville Arts and Crafts Festival will flood the streets next weekend with artist vendors, music and food. The festival runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday in downtown Coupeville. A wine reception and juried art gallery will kick off the weekend at 7 p.m. Friday, at the Coupeville Rec Hall. The price of tickets is $20 for advance sale and $25 at the door. Tickets are available at bayleaf, Coupeville Chamber, Coupeville Arts Center, Lind’s Pharmacy, Branch Business Services and Big Rock Designs. With more than 180 vendors scheduled to attend, event organizers have created a new way for visitors to find their very favorite vendors. Go to www.coupevillefestival.com and find an interactive event map which shows where
See FESTIVAL, page 12
WGH cited for lack of nursing plan By Debra Vaughn Staff Reporter
The state Department of Health cited Whidbey General Hospital for violating a state law designed to ensure nurses and hospitals work together to create nurse staffing plans that keep patients safe. The hospital didn’t implement a committee to develop and monitor a staffing plan, the chief executive officer didn’t review the plan, and staff didn’t have a chance to present and discuss staffing issues, according to a state investigator’s report. The investigator reviewed hospital documentation from 2013, 2014 and this year, interviewed employees and observed hospital units. “This omission may result in nurse staffing levels that do not support safe and effective patient care,” according to the Department of Health report.
See WGH, page 12
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Strong winds made for excellent sailing during Whidbey Island Race Week competition Tuesday in Penn Cove. The 33rd annual event is the premier sailboat racing event in the Pacific Northwest and is a viewing spectacle for fans. Racing wraps up Friday.
Race week a viewER spectacle
By Ron Newberry Staff reporter
Val Hillers couldn’t have asked for a more relaxing way to spend her Tuesday afternoon. The Coupeville resident visited Seaside Spa and Salon for a pedicure then took her time admiring dozens of colorful sails that dominated the seascape in Penn Cove. “I don’t know anything about sailboats,” Hillers said. “But I love the look of them as they move over the water.” Whidbey Island Race Week is making its 33rd annual splash this week, drawing visitors to the island for competitive racing that is billed as the premier sailboat racing event in the Pacific Northwest. The Oak Harbor Yacht Club and Oak Harbor Marina is hosting the event, which started over the weekend with a new youth sailing competition. Big boat racing began Monday in Penn Cove and Saratoga Passage and continues from noon until 5 p.m. each day of the week through Friday.
The event becomes somewhat of a spectacle in downtown Coupeville, where the colorful sails can be spotted from various vantage points. Curiosity seekers looking for an intimate lesson in sailboat racing on Tuesday flocked to the Coupeville Wharf, where boats travel precariously close to the dock and battled for position in an attempt to literally take the wind from each others’ sails. Tuesday’s winds were excellent, said observer Rich Hays, a novice sailor who was in town for an annual family vacation. “This is great sailing,” said Hays, who lives in North Webster, Ind., but is from Lynnwood. “It’s not often they can get in this close.”
Hays said his family vacations to central Whidbey have spanned five decades. The trips often coincide with Whidbey Island Race Week, so he tries to get to the wharf to catch some racing. He knows all the sailing terminology and shared it with his two sons Tuesday. “I don’t sail that much,” he said. “It’s kind of like an armchair quarterback.” Vickie Chambers has had a front-row seat to Race Week for the past five years. She’s a hot dog vendor and owner of Coupe’s Last Stand, which is located at the entrance of the wharf. “We can’t wait,” Chambers said. “Every year is so cool. This year is a little bit different. There’s such a fabulous wind that they’ve been busy racing.”
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The Whidbey Examiner • Thursday, July 23, 2015
Greenbank Farm to hold Renaissance festival
Kate Daniel Staff reporter
Greenbank Farm will transcend time during the island’s first Renaissance festival on Saturday, July 25. Unlike traditional Renaissance fairs, the event at Greenbank will incorporate concepts of the historical 16th and 17th century European Renaissance as well as the renaissance of the modern era. Renaissance at the Farm is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free; donations go to help the farm. Jerry Lloyd, event organizer, noted that much like the Renaissance of the 16th and 17th centuries, many aspects of modern culture, including the arts and agriculture, are undergoing a period of change. As an example of the modern renaissance, Lloyd pointed to the increased interest in practices like slow food, craft brewing, organic farming and falconry. Many such practices are a reflection of a desire to reconnect with the earth in a sustainable manner. Presenters will discuss each of these topics during the festival. Lloyd explained that his intention is not to mimic the style or concept of more tradi-
tional festivals — which often forego modern conveniences such as electricity in the spirit of historical accuracy — but to delve into the definition of the word “renaissance,” with a particular focus on linking the past and present eras. Marcus Raymond, entertainment coordinator, is himself a professional whose art originates in history. Raymond is a renowned juggler, escape artist and comedian, art forms derived from court jesters, who were employed to keep nobility’s spirits high. Raymond likened the Greenbank festival theme to a “celebration of transition.” Additional entertainment will include a mixture of traditional and modern acts such as sword demonstrations, magic, Shakespeare sonnet readings, dog shows, horse shows and music from such artists as the Bards of Keypoynt. Raymond’s wife, Donna Raymond, is also assisting with festival coordination. She has also had extensive experience attending and working at traditional Renaissance fairs. The first time she attending, she recalled a feeling of connection, as though she were home. “It’s kind of a place where
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Connie Lloyd and Kate Noble are two of the riders who will participate in classical dressage during the festival. The equestrians will dress up in period clothing as seen above. I could go and escape from everyday life,” she said. “I just love the whole concept of being in a time that seemed simpler, in my eyes.” Donna Raymond added that she thinks it fitting for the Greenbank festival to incorporate modern and historical aspects, given Greenbank Farm’s symbolism of history and community. The Raymonds plan to establish a village which will feature entertainment in the center circled by a variety of
vendors. Lloyd and several others will partake in equestrian events in the newly-established small arena. “Our objective is not to do jousting and knock each other off our horses, our objective is to stay on the horses,” said Jerry Lloyd, joking about the difference between this and other Renaissance-themed events. Lloyd and his wife, Connie Lloyd, will be joining several other riders in the arena for a
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display of classical dressage. Other riders will perform a traditional Spanish and Portuguese garrocha, which rider Carol McCardle likened to a ballet. “You learn to ride very mindfully,” said rider Kate Noble. Noble explained that older horse events such as dressage and garrocha are quite a bit different from relatively modern styles such as hunter-jumper, which require more of a “get up and go” approach. McCardle explained that, in the distant past, being a good horseman was indicative of a person’s ability to lead. “If you were a good horseman, you would be a good leader of men,” she said.
Over the centuries, the relationship between humans and horses evolved, with horses being employed for both sport and war until WWII, at which point the animals became obsolete on the battlefield, McCarlde said. Recently, emphasis has again returned to the more gentle and mindful approach, she explained. McCardle, Noble and the Lloyds will be donning 16th and 17th century-inspired attire in the spirit of the festival, and of fun. Jerry Lloyd said he encourages any who wish to to do the same. n For information on Renaissance at the Farm, visit Greenbankfarm.biz
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Marshal responds Lavender festival this weekend to vehicle prowl By Kate Daniel Staff Reporter
Monday, July 13
Monday, July 6
1:03 p.m., a caller on Northeast Seventh Street requested an officer for disorderly conduct.
1:32 p.m., a caller reported a vehicle was left in a North Main Street parking lot and the owner was deceased.
2:29 p.m., a caller on Northeast Summit Loop reported a verbal confrontation involving his ex wife and her “meth head” boyfriend.
2:36 p.m., a caller reported a man was walking into traffic, pushing a cart at South Main Street and State Highway 20.
Tuesday, July 14
Tuesday, July 7 8:01 p.m., a caller requested a welfare check for a woman on Northwest Sixth Street.
1:45 p.m., a caller on Northwest Grace Street reported a gray sedan was blocking the roadway.
Wednesday, July 15
Wednesday, July 8
11:11 a.m., a caller on North Main Street reported a man on a scooter rammed into the back of her truck and left on foot.
5:10 a.m., deputies responded to a suicide attempt on North Main Street.
20:04 p.m., a caller on Northeast Summit Loop reported their wallet was stolen from her vehicle.
11:50 a.m., a caller asked if it was OK to stage her limo in a no parking area at Coupeville Town Park.
Thursday, July 16
1:05 p.m., a caller reported a vehicle prowl on Northwest Front Street. 1:20 p.m., a caller reported a fraudulent check on Northwest Front Street.
Thursday, July 9 2 p.m., a caller reported an injured bird was sitting outside and hadn’t moved on Northwest Sixth Street. 3:56 p.m., a caller on South Main Street reported a woman with brown hair, a headband and missing teeth had been knocking on the neighbors door for 3-5 minutes.
Friday, July 10 8:40 a.m., a caller reported a large sailboat had run aground near the water treatment plant and no one was aboard. 11:56 a.m., a resident reported receiving fraudulent phone calls claiming to be the Island County Process Server.
7:37 a.m., a caller on Northeast Parker Road reported three stray dogs were running loose.
Friday, July 17 11:21 a.m., a caller requested a check on a boat that had been moored in the harbor for 48 hours.
The fields are alive with the scent of lavender as farmers and artisans prepare for the 12th annual Lavender Wind Festival. This year’s free celebration of all things lavender will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., July 25 and 26, at Lavender Wind Farm, 2530 Darst Road, Coupeville. On-site parking is available. Attendees will have the opportunity to stroll through the grounds to enjoy the fields of fragrant lavender, listen to live music, imbibe in the wine garden, purchase goods and watch demonstrations of lavender distilling and crafts. There will also be children’s activities for younger lavender-lovers. As in years past, goods such as oils and flowers will be available for purchase. Artisans include jewelers, mixed media artists, watercolor painters, makers of garden decor, potters and woodworkers of various stylistic inclinations. A new feature of this year’s festival is a 7-foot tall copper still, imported from Portugal, with which farm workers will demonstrate the production of lavender
oil. Sarah Richards, owner of Lavender Wind Farm, noted that the still is quite impressive in its size and capabilities. The oil is the farm’s primary product, she said, and is used in various capacities from perfume to aromatherapy. Richards noted that essential lavender oil has been used to ease depression and anxiety, as a sleep aid and as a salve for minor cuts and burns. Richards said that, based on previous years, she expects a couple thousand
visitors to make their way to the festival. “It’s just a fantastic weekend…very family oriented,” said M.J. Durand, main sales representative at the Lavender Wind retail shop. “It’s a beautiful day outside in the lavender fields.” “It’s just incredibly, stunningly beautiful to see fields of purple and to smell the aroma,” said Richards. For more information on the Lavender Wind Festival or Lavender Wind Farm, visit www.lavenderwind.com
Bounce Mania Whidbey Island Musicreturns Festival Sunday at Greenbank Farm By Ron Newberry AUGUST 7–16, 2015 Staff reporter
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The Whidbey Examiner • Thursday, July 23, 2015
Commissioners should right Greenbank wrong
Editor, I implore Marshall Bronson to undo this terrible wrong. A less than perfect plan is far better than no plan at all. Based on words shared at the last Port of Coupeville meeting, months of planning, negotiation and hard work on behalf of the port and the Greenbank Farm Management Group have been undone; not with a superior plan in the wings, or even a plan of somewhat equal value being proffered. Actually there appears to be no plan at all. Using Marshall Bronson’s own words from the recent Whidbey Examiner article, “What the bigger picture looks like, he said, he doesn’t know” and “We’ll have to pencil it out.” Regarding current employees, Mr. Bronson stated they’d probably be paid less, it might not be all of them, and he thinks he could do with less employees. Executive Director David Day, although touting the move as a bold move by Carr, goes on to state quite plainly that there is no plan or even framework in place. Mr. Day stated he’s looking into ideas on how to proceed and that he’s hopeful he’ll have something to present at next month’s meeting, finally stating that there’s a lot of stuff left up in the air. The gravity and seriousness of this situation for the livelihood of so many, including business owners, students and employees has been swept aside. The impact on the community has been ignored. It has taken over a year to replace a mechanism very similar to one that was already up and running at the farm with some modifications. For this slow moving body, with their demonstrated limited skill set, to believe and expect us to believe that in five short months, starting from ground zero, they can craft, anticipate challenges, approve and implement a plan where the port seamlessly assumes management of the farm beginning the first of the year is either naïve or insulting. At this late stage in the process, this is beyond irresponsible. The people of Coupeville and Greenbank deserve far better from their elected officials, even if they don’t have to worry about re-election. These negotiations were entered into in good faith, please finish them in the same manner, as men of honor should.
Bill Larsen Former port commissioner Coupeville
Greenbank decision not done in good faith
Editor, I write to express my dissatisfaction with the action taken by the Port of Coupeville Board of Commissioners on July 8. The unilateral move to sever ties with the Greenbank Farm Management Group was as unprofessional a tactic as I have ever observed in business or government.
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How will any future business entity have confidence that contract negotiations with the port will take place in good faith when, at any moment, two of the three commissioners may suddenly vote to cease all dealings with that entity? Secondly, the stated intent of the commission to take over management of Greenbank Farm themselves is wholly unrealistic. How can these three men assume the dayto-day and sometimes night-to-night tasks of operating and maintaining the many facilities associated with the farm, when that job currently taxes the efforts of at least eleven fulland part-time people? The only logical answer is, they can’t. They’ll have to contract the work out. And now we’re back to my first question; how can any contracting entity trust that the port commission will negotiate in good faith? Furthermore, this action calls into serious question the motives of the two commissioners, Carr and Bronson, who proposed and approved the motion. With just a few minutes research on the Internet, I discovered a possible conflict of interest which raises a red flag as to whether at least one of these men, Commissioner John Carr, should be sitting on a commission that is responsible for the financial future of businesses at the farm which are in competition with a business in which Carr has a stake. Mightn’t we wonder what other schemes these gentlemen are hatching, and whether those schemes are designed to steer public money into private pockets? During a July 15 meeting held by the Greenbank Farm Management Group, one member of the audience used the word “de-
mocracy.” This is not American-style democracy— there are no checks and balances on the power and authority of the Port Commission. “The will of the voters?” All well and good, until you realize that we are talking about two commissioners whose terms will be over in November and December. What leverage do the voters have over such autocrats? Even Commissioner Mike Diamanti, the supposed “good guy” on the port commission, could not answer this question. The Whidbey News-Times reported on July 15 that David Day, executive director for the Port of Coupeville, said most of the response the port received is positive toward the commission’s July 8 decision. I find that hard to believe. I stand opposed to the decision, and I encourage my fellow citizens, residents, and other friends of Greenbank Farm to make their dissatisfaction known to Mr. Day and the port commissioners.
Steve DeHaven Coupeville
Who are these people who like the decision?
Editor, The editorial about the Port of Coupeville and Greenbank Farm Management Group was spot on. It identified farm problems and criticized the abrupt cancellation of ongoing negotiations. The commissioners — two with an agenda and short on ethics — one a stand-up guy. The management group — given a raw
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deal. Port Executive Director David Day is putting a favorable spin on this by saying, “since the meeting … most of the response is positive toward the decision.” Who exactly is in favor of this deal? Certainly not the 200 who attended the July 8 port meeting. That said — and because of the situation with the two commissioners voting aye on the proposal and then bailing out at year end without offering a solution other than the wildly unpopular WSU extension — I would ask that the incoming commissioners weigh in now as to their willingness to review the contract issue. They should determine who does what to keep the farm running, and evaluate the risk of leaving the farm without the existing, experienced team in place today. Firing the management group may not be the ideal solution unless a far better solution to achieve profitability has been evaluated. After all, it will be on their watch to salvage what could be a worse situation; a farm without management, management from a distance, or no farm at all. For myself, I use the farm for the off-leash dog park opportunity it provides. I buy art, cheese, wine and pies from the vendors. I know the management group. If the contract is not to be, it should be done through diligent revue, without prejudice, all options identified and tested, taking into account the years of hard work the tenants have put into its struggles and then honorably announced to the management team and the community.
Greg Davis Coupeville
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Lots of heat, little rain wear a gardener out toni grove sowin ’n’ the trowel If you thought this summer would be a great time to buy a bunch of trees or shrubs, gather together a hoard of your favorite annual and perennial flowers or completely revamp your landscaping, my heart goes out to you. Or maybe you planted your vegetable garden just like you’ve done for decades and the carrots didn’t germinate and you had to replant your beans a time or two, or your tomatoes are full of blossoms but little or no fruit to show for it. I know how you feel. I’ve been hauling sprinklers and hoses hither and yon, carrying buckets and watering cans to the farthest corners of my yard, where the hose doesn’t quite reach and where I’d decided in some psychotic fugue state fueled by plantlust to put something that wasn’t even close to being drought tolerant. Even if all you’re valiantly trying to save in this seemingly unending Hades of incredibly hot and dry weather is a wilted pot of violas or an enervated clump of crocosmias, consider this column my condolence card to you. Summer is a great time to plant ornamentals, and the optimum season for most, though not all, of your veggies. After all, the nurseries are full of great finds and there’s always a place you could shoehorn in that new shrub, isn’t there? And usually there’s rain at some point. Okay, it’s sometimes on the day of the church picnic
or the garden wedding you’ve been planning for six months, but be glad there’s at least a dollop of moisture. And there’s usually a bit of cool weather from time to time in the summer so when you do have to water your garden it doesn’t just evaporate like spit on the soleplate of a steam iron — for all of you who still remember the days before permanent press and wash and wear. That was then, but this is now, kiddo. The point I’m trying to make is if you were hit unprepared for our record breaking temperatures and lack of rain, then now is the time to make sure you’re ready for the next bout. None of us can be certain what the next years’ weather forecasts will entail, but a lot of good scientific minds out there are predicting changes ahead. Whether that change is immediate or more distant isn’t the point. Even if you aren’t affected, everyone’s kids and grandkids down the line may very well be. Invest in plants that are drought and heat tolerant and move existing plantings only in the spring or fall. Install rain barrels on your downspouts to collect water for those dry periods that will occur. Group your plants so that the heavy drinkers are together to save wasting water on less thirsty plants. It’s harder to keep pots hydrated, so plant what you can in the ground. If you’re a veggie gardener, experiment with more varieties you can grow during the wetter and cooler parts of the year under row covers, clouches or cold frames. By the time you read this it may have rained. Even so, it may not have been enough to do any good for your sorry looking petunias and the rhodie that gave up the ghost. Believe me, I’m so sorry for your loss.
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Seats open on ferry council The Island County Board of Commissioners is seeking applicants for the Coupeville Ferry Committee and Clinton Ferry Committee. The Board of County Commissioners appoints Ferry Advisory Committee members for four-year terms, which may be renewed by mutual agreement. The Ferry Advisory Committee consists of six members, three for the Clinton Ferry Terminal and three for the Coupeville Ferry Terminal. Per state law, no more
than two members, at the time of their appointment, may be of the same major political party and applicants’ party affiliation must be included in the application materials. The Ferry Advisory Committee meets as needed to discuss the concerns of the ferry user groups and relay that information to lawmakers in Olympia. Service on the Ferry Advisory Committee is without fee or compensation. Interested individuals should provide a letter of interest and statement of qualifications by mail, email
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Coupeville HUB for Seniors All activities begin at 1 p.m. at the Coupeville United Methodist Church on Main Street. Lunch is served every Wednesday at noon. SAIL Exercise has changed from first and third Fridays to first and third Thursdays. For more information, contact Glenda Cantrell at glenda@ islandseniorservices.org or 360720-2955.
Wednesday, Aug. 5 Bingo, called by Mayor Nancy Conard Information & Assistance representatives will be available 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
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Wednesday, Aug. 19 Good Grief by Mark Lucero (Pathways Counseling). Twelve strategies for coping with grief and loss. Question and answer period.
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Parents ready for 5th running of Reserve race Event helps raise funds for senior graduation activities By Jim Waller Staff Reporter
What better way to provide safe and sober graduation activities for Coupeville High School seniors than through an event that promotes good health and well-being? The organization Parents of Coupeville High School will host Race the Reserve again this summer, using the funds generated by the event to offer the class of 2016 a wholesome senior trip. The fifth annual Race the Reserve is set for Saturday, Aug. 1, and will include a half marathon, a 10K race and a 5K race — all wandering through the scenic Ebey’s National Landing Historical Reserve. The half marathon begins at 8:30 a.m., the other races at 9. The race will help fund “all the activities for the graduating CHS seniors,” according to Wendy McCormick, the 2015 race director. The Parents of Coupeville
High School will also host other fundraisers, such as running the concession stands at CHS athletic events and holding bake sales. “We are (also) looking at the idea of a dinner theater as a fundraiser that would include the CHS class of 2016 drama students,” McCormick said. Organizing and making sure the Race the Reserve runs smoothly takes time and effort, and McCormick is pleased with the Wolf Pride displayed by those willing to help. “The key this year was getting the word out early to parents and the class of 2016 seniors,” McCormick said. “It worked, and we have had the highest turnout at meetings compared to the previous races. We are ready for race day with all the volunteers we have right now. “This year’s core group includes Sara Maher, Abbie Martin, Melissa and Scott Losey, Cheree Francart, Mary
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Runners take off at the beginning of last year’s Race the Reserve. This year’s event takes place Saturday, Aug. 1. Ann Engle, Dave Sem, Kali Barrio and many more parents who have helped with sponsors and items needed for the race, plus committing to showing up on race day to
volunteer.” McCormick said her job as a first-year race director was made easier by the thorough notes left by previous directors and the availability of Elizabeth Bitting, last year’s director, to answer questions (“which I had many”). The class of 2016 was also encouraged to help, and so far 40 have signed up, McCormick said. “They have known about this race and have saved the date to be there to volunteer,” McCormick said. “I have had seniors ask me where they are going on their senior trip, and
I tell them nowhere right now as we have to raise the money.” Once the funds for the trip are secured, McCormick said, the seniors will have a “chance to vote on ideas” for the trip’s location. “I think that has been a motivating factor in their willingness to volunteer, and the fact that we have stressed this is their fundraiser,” she said. McCormick also noted that the Race the Reserve is more than a high school event and is part of the fabric of Coupeville. “This is a community event from having the support of lo-
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cal sponsors to promoting The Town of Coupeville, Friends of Ebey’s and the Coupeville Arts and Crafts Festival on our Facebook page and web page — we are promoting our community together,” she said. Race the Reserve will be similar to past races with a few small differences, according to McCormick. “We hope to have local band Jacob’s Road performing as the runners finish the race,” she said. To register for the race or for more information, visit www.racethereserve.com
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Race Week kicked off Saturday with two days of dinghy regattas in Penn Cove. The first-time event brought 45 participants. Monday brought larger sailboats from Oak Harbor Marina. Boats came very close to the Coupeville Wharf, providing an exciting viewing opportunity for residents and visitors to the tiny tourist town.
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The Whidbey All-Island Community Band summer concert, 7 p.m., July 23, at Windjammer City Beach Park. Free. Features a variety of music styles, including traditional military marches, classic pieces, popular tunes and some songs for dancing. IDIPIC will present its next North Whidbey DUI/underage drinking prevention panel, 6:45 p.m., July 23, at the Oak Harbor Library Meeting Room. Open to all and required by local driving schools for driver’s education student and parent. Call 360672-8219 or visit www.idipic. org for more information.
Friday July 24 Crockett Lake Wetlands Work Party, 9 a.m. to noon, July 24, at East Crockett Lake Preserve, Coupeville. Join Land Trust volunteers to remove blackberries from Crockett Lake Wetlands. Bring work gloves. Tools, snacks and drinks will be provided. Contact the Whidbey
Star Party for Help House, 7 p.m. to midnight, July 24, at Windjammer Park. Explore the night sky and view distant galaxies, nebulas, planets and the moons through an assortment of telescopes. Island County Astronomical Society members will be on hand to answer questions and collect donations of canned food or money for the North Whidbey Help House. Contact Dan Pullen at 360-6797664 or icaspub@juno.com, or visit www.icas-wa.webs. com Map It!, 2 p.m., July 24, at the Coupeville Library. Bring your imagination and escape the ordinary by creating a map of your own using a variety of art techniques. Supplies provided. Contact Leslie Franzen at lfranzen@sno-isle. org or 360-678-4911 for more information.
Saturday July 25 All-you-can-eat Breakfast, 8 a.m. to noon, Saturdays, at the Coupeville Masonic Hall. Breakfast includes
bacon, sausage, eggs and pancakes and orange juice, coffee or tea. $7 for adults; $3 for children under 12. Island County Amateur Radio Club meeting, 9 a.m., July 25, at the County Commissioners’ Hearing Room, 1 NE Sixth Street, Coupeville. Volunteer radio license examiners will be on site to provide information and schedule federal ham radio exams for interested persons. For more information, see www.w7avm. org or contact k7na@w7avm. org Friends of Meerkerk Picnic, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., July 25, at 3531 Meerkerk Lane, Greenbank. Free. Don Lee, president of the board, will deliver a “state of the gardens” update; officers will be elected; and volunteers and friends recognized. A potluck will follow the business meeting. All are welcome. Contact Joan Bell at meerkerk@whidbey.net or 360-678-1912 for more information. Sail-What-You-Gotta Regatta, noon to 5 p.m., July 25, at Lone Lake. All small sail and paddle boats are invited to sail Lone Lake, including kayaks, canoes, stand-up paddle boards and row boats. No boat? No problem. Rides will be offered. Games, sailboat
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rides, free hot dogs, sail-by parade, racing and entertainment. Contact Bob Rodgers at bobrodgers100@hotmail. com or 360-969-2646. 3rd Annual Whidbey Island YogaFest, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., July 25, at Fort Nugent Park, Oak Harbor. All are welcome. Admission is free; bring a canned food item to donate to the Help House. Easy yoga in the park, live music and raffles. Contact Carol Sele at unsizeme@comcast. net or 360-929-9336 for more information. www.unsizeme. com Free composting class, 9:30 a.m., July 25, at Ft. Casey State Park at the compost demonstration site near the lighthouse. Learn the basics of composting. A Discover Pass is required for parking. For more information, call 360-678-7974 or email halljn@ wsu.edu Lavender Wind Festival, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., July 25 and 26 at Lavender Wind Farm, 2530 Darst Road, Coupeville. All are welcome at this free event. Stroll through the grounds, browse booths showcasing local artisans, wander through the fields of lavender and enjoy live music, food and beverages. Contact Sarah Richards at info@lavenderwind.com or 360-544-4132. Friends of Ebey’s Summer Picnic on the Prairie,
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11 a.m. to 3 p.m., July 25, at the Pacific Rim Institute, 180 Parker Road, Coupeville. Enjoy a traditional, locallysourced picnic while enjoying one of Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve treasures. Learn about another Ebey’s Forever Grant Recipient and play traditional games like Rockwell beanbag toss. The picnic costs $75 per person. Contact Alix Roos at alixleigh@mac.com or 206-399-9064 for more information. www.friendsofebeys.org
Sunday July 26 Bounce Mania, noon to 6 p.m., July 26, at Greenbank Farm. The free event includes bounce houses, a dunk tank, bean bag toss, face painting, golf putting and more. This is a family event for children ages two to 14. Children must be accompanied by an adult guardian.
Monday July 27 Whidbey Island Radio Control Society meeting, 6-8 p.m., May 25, at the Family Bible Church, Oak Harbor. Learn how and where to fly and how to operate your RC safely. Pilots fly two to three days a week. Guests welcome. Pilots fly everything from RC gliders to turbine jet aircraft. www.wircsrc.com
Wednesday July 29 Create Your Unique Story, 2-4 p.m., July 29, at the Oak Harbor Library Meeting
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Thursday July 30 The Whidbey All-Island Community Band summer concert, 7 p.m., July 30, at Windjammer City Beach Park. Free. Features a variety of music styles, including traditional military marches, classic pieces, popular tunes and some songs for dancing.
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EXECUTIVE EDITOR T h e Pe n i n s u l a D a i l y News in Por t Angeles, Wash., a six-day morning newspaper and 24/7 online news operation serving the beautiful two-county North Olympic Peninsula, seeks a w e b - s a v v y exe c u t i ve editor with excellent writing, editing and pagination skills and proven m a n a g e m e n t ex p e r i ence. Reporting to the publisher, this is the No. 1 position in our newsroom. The executive editor provides day-today newsroom leadership, overseeing online n ew s c ove ra g e w h i l e spearheading the publication of our print newspaper and overseeing all its sections and special supplements. Particularly important on the print side are firstrate InDesign skills. T h e exe c u t i ve e d i t o r also oversees our website (avg 1.2 million page views monthly), Facebook pages and Twitter account and helps deve l o p a n d i m p l e m e n t strategies to grow the PDN’s social media, mobile and video audiences. The right candidate can identify major news and trends pertinent to our print and online readers, edit a story on deadline and help coach repor ters into tur ning their ideas into top-flight reads — and also has the ability to quickly fix a we b s i t e p r o bl e m a n d edit an occasional video or podcast. Affordable Port Angeles, gateway to Olympic National Park and Victoria, British Columbia, gets half the rainfall of Seattle yet is close enough to enjoy Seattle as well as our rain forests, great fishing and other outdoors activities and pleasant lifestyle. ?Port Angel?es just finished second in Outside magazine’s 2015 “Best Town Ever� online contest, beating out Santa Barbara, Calif., Flagstaff, Ariz., Bar Harbor, Maine, and two western cities. We a r e a m e m b e r o f Sound Publishing Inc., the largest community media organization in Washington state, and o f fe r a f u l l r a n g e o f fringe benefits. To apply, please e-mail to hr@soundpublishing.com (1) a resume including at least three professional references; (2) at least three relevant work samples (or a link to them); (3) a cover letter addressing the specific job requirements we’ve outlined. Please also include your salar y requirements.
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CIRCULATION ASSISTANT is being sought by the Whidbey News-Times for 24 hours per week. Must be a team player and work independently in the office and in the field. Hours vary and inc l u d e s o m e S a t u r d ay h o u r s. C o m p u t e r a n d basic office skills required. Duties also include occasional delivery of papers and small maintenance projects. Must be able to read and follow maps for route deliveries and lift up to 40 lbs. Current WSDL and reliable, insured vehicle are required. This position includes paid holidays, vacation and sick, and 401k. Email or mail resume with cover letter to hr@soundpublishing.com or mail to Human Resources Dept., Sound Publishing, Inc., 11323 Commando Rd. W, Suite 1, Everett, WA 98204 CREATIVE ARTIST Sound Publishing, Inc and The Whidbey News Times, a twice-weekly community newspaper located in Coupeville, WA, has an immediate opening for a full-time Creative Artist. Duties include performing ad design, designing promotional materials, providing excellent internal and external customer service. Requires excellent communication skills and the ability to wo r k i n a fa s t p a c e d deadline-oriented environment. Experience w i t h A d o b e C r e a t i ve Suite, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and Acrobat strongly preferred, as is newspaper or other media experience. Must be able to work independently as well as part of a team. We offer a great work environment, health benefits, 401k, paid holidays, vacation and sick time. Please email your resume, cover letter, and a few samples of your work to: hr@soundpublishing.com
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including health insurance, paid time off (vacation, sick, and holidays), and 401K (currently with an employer match.) If you are interested, please email your cover letter, r e s u m e, a n d u p t o 5 samples of your work to: hr@soundpublishing.com Please be sure to note: AT T N : E D J S J i n t h e subject line.
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Krieg Construction looking for DIESEL MECHANIC Must have: 3 years experience working with heavy equipment, own set of mechanics tools. CDL - Class A. Own transpor tation to and from work. Must be: Self-motivated and able to meet deadlines, able to work well with others, able to meet pre employment requirements in d r i v i n g r e c o r d , b a ck ground check and drug screening. Oak Harbor Area Salary $25 to $30 DOE medical, dental and retirement. Applications and/or resumes can be mailed or brought to the address Krieg Construction 70 W. Sleeper Rd Oak Harbor, 98277 NO PHONE CALLS EOE Employment Drug Free work environment. Multi-Media Advertising Consultant Be a part of the largest community news organization in Washington! The Whidbey News-Times, in beautiful Coupeville, WA, is looking for self-motivated, results-driven people interested in a multi-media sales career. As part of our sales team you are ex p e c t e d t o m a i n t a i n and grow existing client relationships, as well as develop new client relationships. The successful candidate will also be goal oriented, have organizational skills that enable you to manage multiple deadlines, provide great consultative sales and excellent customer service. If you have these skills, and enjoy playing a pro-active par t in impacting your local businesses financial success with adver tising solutions, please email your resume and cover letter to: hr@soundpublishing.com This position receives a base salary plus commissions and benefits package including health insurance, paid time off, and 401K. Position requires use of your personal vehicle, possession of valid WA State D r i ve r ’s L i c e n s e a n d proof of active vehicle insurance. Sound Publishing is an Equal Oppor tunity Employee (EOE) and strongly suppor ts diversity in the wor kplace. Visit our website to learn more about us! www.soundpublishing.com
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NACs Nursing Assistants Part & Full Time * Shift Differential for P.M. & NOC Shifts * Competitive Wages, DOE Come work in a clean, safe and friendly environment where EMPLOYEES ARE VALUED.
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NEED EXTRA MONEY? MOTOR ROUTE DRIVERS NEEDED For the South Whidbey Record, Clinton/Langley area AND for the Whidbey News Times, Oak Harbor area. Delivering Wednesday and Saturday mornings. No collecting. Great second job! Call Circulation, 360-675-6611 REPORTER The award-winning newspaper Whidbey News-Times is seeking an energetic, detailedoriented reporter to write articles and features. Experience in photography and Adobe InDesign p r e fe r r e d . A p p l i c a n t s must be able to work in a team-oriented, deadline-driven environment, possess excellent writing skills, have a knowledge of community news and be able to write about multiple topics. Must relocate to Whidbey Island, WA. This is a fulltime position that includes excellent benefits: medical, dental, life insurance, 401k, paid vacation, sick and holidays. EOE . No calls please. Send resume with cover letter, three or more non-retur nable clips in PDF or Text format and references to hr@soundpublishing.com or mail to: HR/GARWNT Sound Publishing, Inc. 11323 Commando Rd W Everett, WA 98204
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PAGINATOR Peninsula Daily News, a six-day morning newspaper serving the beautiful North Olympic Peninsula of Washington, has a full-time opening on its design/copy desk in Port Angeles. The successful c a n d i d a t e mu s t h ave demonstrated and creative layout/pagination skills using the Adobe Suite, copy editing experience, good grammar and syntax skills, be AP style-savvy, know current events, write accurate and catchy headlines and possess sharp InDesign skills (we have a Macintosh-based computer system). Daily newspaper experience preferred; will consider a t o p - d rawe r c a n d i d a t e from a weekly newspaper looking to move to a daily. The design/copy editor will produce pages and put together sections. The shift is daytime Sundays through T h u r s d ay s . T h e s u c cessful candidate also will post stories on the PDN’s website as well as have Facebook and Twitter responsibilities. Affordable Port Angeles, gateway to Olympic National Park and Victoria, British Columbia, gets half the rainfall of Seattle yet is close enough to enjoy Seattle as well as our rain forests, great fishing and other outdoors activities and pleasant lifestyle. Por t Angeles just finished second in a national magazine’s “Best Town Ever� contest after beating out all four other We s t e r n c i t i e s i n t h e contest. Peninsula Daily News publishes two zoned a.m. editions in Clallam and Jefferson counties. Pay commensurate with experience; full benefits package includes medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), paid vacation with immediate eligibility and sick pay. Finalists may be invited to a tryout; preference given to candidates from the Northwest and We s t C o a s t . P l e a s e send cover letter, resume and clips of pages (PDFs are acceptable) with at least three professional references to hr@soundpublishing.com
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HCA/CNA FT/PT positions all shifts PT Server positions needed at Maple Ridge Please apply in person at 1767 Alliance Ave Freeland Wa 98249
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CERTIFIED DENTAL ASSISTANT Needed, Oak Harbor We a r e l o o k i n g fo r a C DA w h o p o s s e s s e s high energy, flexibility and an upbeat attitude to compliment our team! If yo u a r e d e d i c a t e d t o helping people and enjoy making dentistry a positive experience, we are looking for you. You may respond by emailing your resume, cover letter and CDA Certificate to: team@douglaswirthdmd.com
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ONE DAY ONLY SALE! Saturday, 7/25, 8 am to 4 pm. Antique far m equipment, 8 month new Craftsman Lawn mower w/ bucket, 6 month new lift chair, more furniture and lots more misc! 810 Classic Road. NORTH COUPEVILLE.
NEIGHBORHOOD SALE ALL AT ONE LOC AT I O N , s i x g a r a g e stalls full! Sat & Sun; July 25th - 26th from 8 am to 5 pm. Come to our sale, then enjoy Lavender Wind Farms Annual Fe s t i va l , a l s o i n o u r neighborhood. Pontoon Fishing Boat, Devilbiss 12 gallon air compressor, bench jointer, antique dolls priced to sell, lots of teddy bears needing a new home, two metals fire pits, collection of California Raisins, doll houses, 1961 Corvair Rampside pickup, surround sound systems, Tremek manual 6 speed transmission, marine supplies, por table e l e c t r i c ove n , l o t s o f Japanese and American A c t i o n t oy s / f i g u r e s (mint, in boxes) priced to sell, several sets of vintage Child’s/ doll dishes, lots of misc, don’t miss this one! 921 Ocean B l u f f L a n e. O f f We s t Beach Road. OAK HARBOR.
ESTATE SALE this Fri 24th, Sat 25th, Sun 26th from 8 am to 4 pm. Whole house full of furniture, dining set, desks, tables, electronics, books, CDs, r e c o r d s, ra d i o c o n trolled airplanes and parts. Excellent condition older BMW. 1176 SW 6 th Ave. See you here! OAK HARBOR. th
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ary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned by Mor tgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting soley as nominee for Bank of America, N.A. its successors and assigns to Residential Credit Oppor tunities Tr u s t I I . N o a c t i o n commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrower’s or Grantor’s default on the obligation secured by said 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: PAYMENT INFORMATION FROM 9/1/2010 THRU 5 / 3 0 / 2 0 1 5 N O. P M T A M O U N T T O TA L $ 6 5 9 4 7 . 2 9 L AT E CHARGE INFORMATION FROM 9/1/2010 THRU 5/30/2015 NO. LATE CHARGES TOTAL $2637.96 PROMI S S O RY N OT E I N F O R M AT I O N N o t e Dated: 6/15/2009 Note Amount: $215,523.00 I n t e r e s t P a i d To : 8 / 1 / 2 0 1 0 N ex t D u e Date: 9/1/2010 IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $212,070.04, together with interest as provided in the Note from the 9/1/2010, and such other costs and fees as are provided by statute. V. The above described real proper ty will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. Said sale will be made without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances on 8/21/2015. The defaults referred t o i n Pa r a g r a p h I I I must be cured by 8/10/2015, (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 8/10/2015 (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 8/10/2015 (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 Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): NAME MATTHEW P GUMBEL AND AND KRISTIN M G R I F F I T H E AC H A SINGLE PERSON E AC H A S H I S / H E R S E PA R AT E E S TAT E ADDRESS 170 NE. Melrose Dr. Oak Harb o r, WA . 9 8 2 7 7 b y both first class and certified mail on 11/18/2014, proof of which is in the possession of the Tr ustee; and theBorrower 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 ove, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above described property. IX. Anyone having any objections to this sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds
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Legal Notice Coupeville School District #204 The Board of Directors will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2015-16 Budget at their regular meeting on Monday, July 27, 2015 at 6:30 PM, in the Coupeville Elementary School library at 6 S Main St, Coupeville, WA. Any person may appear at the meeting to be heard for or against the budget adoption. Copies of the Budget are currently available for public review at the Coupeville School District Office at 501 S Main St, Coupeville, WA. Coupeville School District No. 204 Legal No. WEX646146 Published: The Whidbey Examiner 24’ CIERA Bayliner (2452), 1997. $10,000. July 23, 2015. 250hp 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 anchors. Stern line roller. Contact Betsy at West Sound Marina Orcas Island. 360-376-2314
LEGAL NOTICE T h e I s l a n d Tr a n s i t Board of Directors regularly scheduled monthly business meeting will be held on Friday, July 24, 2015, at 9:30 AM, at Island Transit’s Operations & Administration Building, 19758 SR 20, Coupeville, WA. Accommodations made available upon ten
Loan No: 9900650381 APN: S851700000270 T S N o : 1 3 0 6 6 5 7 WA 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, Seaside Trustee of Washington Inc., will on 8/21/2015, at 10:00 AM at the front entrance of Oak Harbor City Hall, 865 SE Barrington Drive, Oak Harbor, Wa. sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable, in the for m of c a s h , o r c a s h i e r ’s check or cer tified checks from federally or State chartered banks, at the time of sale the following described real property, situated in the County of Island, State of Washington, to-wit: Lot 27, Plat of Rose Hill P. R . D. , a s r e c o r d e d December 13, 2006, in Vo l u m e 1 o f P R D ’s Page 138, records of Island County, Washington. Situate in the County of Island, State of Washington. Commonly known as: 170 NE. Melrose Dr. Oak H a r b o r, WA . 9 8 2 7 7 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 6/15/2009, recorded 6/16/2009, under Auditor’s File No. 4253758, in Book xx, Page xx records of Island County, Washington, from MATTHEW P GUMBEL AND AND KRISTIN M GRIFFITH EACH A SINGLE PERSON EACH AS HIS/HER SEPARATE E S TAT E , a s G r a n tor(s), to RECON T R U S T C O M PA N Y, N.A., as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of Mor tgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting soley as nominee for Bank of America, N.A. its successors and assgins , as Benefici-
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LEGAL NOTICES fo r i n va l i d a t i n g t h e Trustee’s sale. X. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS - The purchaser at the Trustee’s Sale is entitled to possession of the proper ty on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the deed of trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants and tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants and tenants by summar y proceedings under the Unlawful Detainer Act, Chapter 59.12 RCW. THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE S A L E O F YO U R HOME. You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date on this notice to pursue media t i o n . D O N OT D E L AY. C O N TA C T A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you are eligible and it may help you save your home. S e e b e l o w fo r s a fe sources of help. SEEKI N G A S S I S TA N C E Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Houseing Finance Commiss i o n : Te l e p h o n e : (877) 894-4663. Website: www.homeownership.wa.gov The United States Department of Housing and Urban D eve l o p m e n t : Te l e phone: (800)569-4287. Website: www.hud.gov 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 : (888) 201-1014. Website: http://nwjustice.org THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMAT I O N O B TA I N E D
LEGAL NOTICES WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Dated: 5/18/2015 Trustee Sales Infor mation: (800)50-SALES / www.pr ior ityposting. com Priority Posting & Publishing 17501 Irvine Blvd., Suite 1 Tustin, CA 92780 Seaside Trustee of Washington Inc. c/o Law Offices of B. Craig Gourley 1002 10th St. P.O. Box 1091 Snohomish, Washingt o n 9 8 2 9 1 (360) 568-5065 Elvia Bouche, Vice President P1142997 7/23, 08/13/ 2015 Legal No. WEX641268 Published: The Whidbey Examiner July 23, August 13, 2015. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING COUPEVILLE TOWN COUNCIL Notice is hereby given t h a t t h e C o u p ev i l l e Town Council will hold a public hearing at its meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 28, 2015, in the Commissioner’s Hearing Room of the County Annex, 1 NE Sixth Street, Coupeville, Washington, to consider the following action: Adopting a Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)for the years 2016 through 2021 The public is cordially invited to attend this meeting and provide comments in person, or to submit wr itten comments in advance of the public hearing. Written comments must be received at Coupeville Town Hall, 4 NE 7th Street, Coupeville, WA, 98239 by 1:00 p.m. on July 28, 2015. If you have questions about the proposed action, please contact Town Engineer Greg Cane at 678-4461. Legal No. WEX646690 Published: The Whidbey Examiner July 23, 2015.
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FESTIVAL: Organizers gear up for big event From page 1
The streets of downtown Coupeville will fill with visitors and artisan booths for two days next weekend.
each vendor will be located. Click on a specific vendor and learn more about them, including what wares they have to offer. Festival President Mike Dessert said vendors are carefully vetted prior to acceptance. “We really stress quality, hand-made items,” Dessert said. “Items have to be hand-
crafted by the person selling them.” “It’s a heavily juried process.” And while organizers are gearing up for the festival, that historically brings in tens of thousands of people, they are still looking for volunteers. The festival is entirely volunteer driven and all proceeds from the festival go back into the community.
WHIDBEY ISLAND ARTISTS Greeting Cards
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To volunteer, go to the festival website and fill out the online volunteer application form. Volunteers start setting up for the event Friday, with parking lot and road closures starting Thursday evening. A first this year, Front Street will close to vehicles starting at 5:30 p.m. Friday. Signs will be posted near barricades to let customers know that business and restaurants are still open during set up. Historically, the arts and crafts festival is held the second week in August, but was moved up a week due to a conflict with the Anacortes Arts and Crafts Festival. Dessert said he isn’t sure how much moving the date will effect the festival. Coupeville and Anacortes share 65 vendors that normally attend both festivals. However, Dessert said there are vendors who attend other events that may or may not conflict with the change. “Well see different vendors this year,” he said. “It’s kind of a wash.” There’s a full lineup of
WGH: Department of Health says hospital didn’t follow nurse plan
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Craig Johnson We also feature cards from these fine artists: Meredith MacLeod, Lincoln Rock Farm Photography, Nan Hahn, Walter Share, Deon Matzen, Anne Waterman, Michael Stadler, Elizabeth Duthie and Bart Rulon
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entertainment planned over both days. Bayview Sound Quartet, Whidbey Island’s premier Bluegrass/roots band will get things started 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday followed by Brian Butler Blues, a blues guitarist performing 1-2:20 p.m., and Mike Faast and the Fabulous Archtops Rhythm and Jazz will end Saturday, performing from 3-4:30 p.m. Saturday’s ending act will also kick things off Sunday, performing 11-12:30 p.m. followed by The Roy Kay Trio from 1-2:30 p.m. and Scott Lindenmuth Group closing the weekend down from 3-4:30 p.m. All entertainment will be located in the municipal parking lot off Alexander Street, behind the library. Also located near the entertainment stage will be the food court, which will run 9:30 a.m. each day to close of the festival. Food vendors will include Whidbey Island locals Coupe’s Last Stand, Front Street Grill, Julie’s Lumpia Hut and many more.
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The investigation pertained to the nurse staffing committee and nothing else, according to hospital spokeswoman Trish Rose. “(Whidbey General Hospital) was found to have missed one of the two required annual staffing committee meetings. A corrective plan was submitted and accepted by the DOH and no further action is required,” Rose said in an email response to questions. The state investigation was in response to a complaint filed in May by the Washington State Nurses Association, which is in the midst of contract negotiations with the hospital. A nurses association spokeswoman responded to Rose’s comments by saying the DOH findings were more than missing one annual meeting. “The investigator’s findings clearly state that there were several lapses on the part of the hospital as regards Safe Nurse Staffing requirements, and saying anything less is dismissive of the need to have staff nurses involved in safe staffing deci-
sions,” said Ruth Schubert, a WSNA spokeswoman. “It is extremely important that RNs at Whidbey General Hospital have a functioning staffing committee so that they can speak up for the needs of their patients.” During the past year, the nurses’ union also filed at least two unrelated unfair labor practice complaints regarding the hospital with the Public Employment Relations Commission. The association worked to get the Safe Nurse Staffing law passed in 2008. Inadequate staffing can lead to medical errors, poorer patient outcomes and nursing injuries as well as burnout, according to the State Nurses Association. “Nurses, who are at the bedside caring for patients, have to be part of the conversation about what patients need — and that includes how many nurses need to be on the floor to ensure their patients get quality nursing care,” Schubert said. The investigator required the hospital to respond with a “plan of correction” that must be carried out within 60 days.