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Neighbors squabble over beaver dam By Janis Reid Staff Reporter

A couple of Central Whidbey residents are miffed over a neighbor’s decision to cut holes in a beaver dam on their property without consent. Central Whidbey Fire and Rescue responded to a call about a dam breach at Willow Pond around 11:30 a.m. Monday. Water was running through private property and into Puget Sound south of Race Road. Robert Ronnie said Monday that he and his wife, Georgia, noticed a torrent about 30 feet wide flowing over their private drive, making it nearly impassible. Upon inspection, Ronnie said he noticed two gaps in the beaver dam containing five acres of wetlands on their property. “It’s a good volume of water,” he said. Fire Chief Ed Hartin said that responders determined that someone had made an opening in the dike that surrounds the north end of the pond and that it appeared to lower the water level. Hartin said he did not know yet who the culprit was and could only speculate that it was either an attempt to lower water levels that may have been encroaching onto their property or vandalism. There were concerns about potential damage to the bluff over Puget Sound, but an inspection revealed no immediate risks of that. Too much unusual erosion could trigger significant damage to property and structures near the bluff, Hartin explained. “What’s done in one place can have significant impact in some place else,” Hartin said. Ronnie said he intends to file a complaint. As of press time, however, nothing was filed with Island County’s Sheriff’s Department or county Planning Department. It was unclear Tuesday whether the neighbor had broken any laws by the action, other than trespassing. In September, Island County commissioners updated its Critical Areas Ordinance to exempt the removal of beaver dams from the permitting process. However, the county asks that residents contact the county prior to dam alternations and receive a letter of exemption, according to county staff. Ronnie said he believes he knows which neighbor had breached the dam. Ronnie said he recently received a letter asking him and his wife to take action on the dam.

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Dale Sherman, a third-generation Coupeville farmer, stands in a barn his father designed to store Sugar Hubbard squash on the family farm. The squash are stored in wheat hay in one of two barns on the property. Sherman’s Pioneer Farm produces about 200 tons of squash a year.

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Family crop continues through generations of farmers, consumers By Ron Newberry Staff Reporter

Dale Sherman is up to his elbows in squash. It’s a common position he finds himself in. In fact, he’s rarely known another in a lifetime of farming on Ebey’s Prairie. Standing inside a spacious barn, Sherman is surrounded by stalls filled with Sugar Hubbard squash carefully stacked and packed in wheat hay. On this January day, the third-generation Coupeville farmer figures about 130 tons are still in the barn, but there’s no cause for alarm. His father designed this barn and the other beside it in the 1990s with sharp attention to detail specifically to store the family farm’s signature crop. The barns are unique in that their tight seals and other insulated qualities keep out the freeze during the winter while vast overhead space allows a fan to keep things cool when necessary during the warmer months. Before the barns were built, when squash was kept in ordinary barns, the Shermans were in a pickle this time of year. “By the time February came around, if you hadn’t moved product out, you were done,” Sherman said. “They either froze or got too

warm or something and you were done. That isn’t the case in these buildings.” Dale and Liz Sherman’s squash operation at Sherman’s Pioneer Farm has blossomed during the best of times and survived some rough patches. Dale Sherman, 68, grew up on the 100-acre farm and except for a brief stint in the Army has spent his entire life on the land. His family is the last of the Whidbey Island commercial squash farmers, constantly evolving in how they package and market their product. Although the public knows the Shermans for their pumpkin patches and trolley rides come October, the family’s unique sweet variety of Hubbard squash is what has set the farm apart for decades and continues to be sold at Whole Foods Market stores and other grocery

outlets in Washington and Oregon. Sugar Hubbard squash, a cross between Blue Hubbard and Sweetmeat squash, is the farm’s staple crop with about 200 tons produced each year, which amounts to thousands of tear-drop shaped gourds that average about 30 pounds apiece. By comparison, that’s roughly double the tonnage of pumpkins they produce. The Sherman Pioneer farm is distinct in that it grows the only commercial crop of Sugar Hubbard squash in the state. The variety came about after Edwin Sherman, Dale’s father, and other farmers on Ebey’s Prairie worked with the Washington State University extension in Mount Vernon in 1940s and came up with a sweeter squash that

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Orchestra returns to Central Whidbey Caller reports

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For the first time in years, Saratoga Orchestra of Whidbey Island is performing on Central Whidbey. All thanks to new music director and conductor Anna Edwards. “Anna, bless her heart, really wants us to be an islandwide orchestra that the whole island supports,” said Roxallanne Medley, concertmaster and a violin player in the orchestra. The concert is 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 18, at the Nordic Hall on Jacobs Road in Coupeville. The performance won’t be by the full orchestra performing, but instead 15-20 people. One piece that Medley describes as “special,” “Appalachian Spring,” was originally written for a full orchestra, but the composer was commissioned to rewrite it for fewer instruments. Another song, “The American Northwest,” by Tim Huling, of Seattle, is being performed for the first

The Coupeville Marshal’s Office responded to the following calls: Monday, Dec. 29 5:40 p.m., deputies responded to a commercial alarm on South Main Street. Tuesday, Dec. 30 12:26 p.m., a caller on Northwest Broadway Street reported a neighbor’s chow mix charged her and then defecated in another neighbor’s yard.

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Roxallanne Medley, concertmaster in the Saratoga Orchestra, plays her violin in the Nordic Hall to check the acoustics before the orchestra’s upcoming chamber concert Sunday, Jan. 18. time. “It’s a premiere, and it’s not ever been played,” Medley said. “It’s going to be a brand new thing for all of us, which is always exciting because it’s never been heard before. “By having these smaller pieces, it allows us to give the audiences something they wouldn’t hear,” Medley said,

“and then to knock their socks off in large with this big production of “‘Carmina Burana.’ ” Saratoga Orchestra is hoping to play regularly in Central and North Whidbey, something that was stopped because not enough people were attending the concerts, Medley said. “This is an opportunity

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to hear really good quality music without leaving the island,” Medley said. “If we don’t have the support of the community, the orchestra won’t continue. “(An) orchestra is no good without an audience.” n Tickets are $25 for adults, $20 for seniors and members of the military, and free for those under 18. For tickets, email orchestra@ whidbey.com or call 360-9293045.

2:22 p.m., a caller on Northwest Broadway Street called about an aggressive dog and said she’s scared to go outside. Wednesday, Dec. 31 4:58 p.m., a caller on Northwest First Street reported gunshots heard in the woods that appeared to be getting closer and closer. 6:21 p.m., a caller reported a verbal domestic altercation between a mother and daughter was occurring at the front door of a business. Thursday, Jan. 1 12:22 p.m., a caller on North Main Street was continually screaming and yelling that her sister smokes marijuana, has no food or water and that the sister is making her

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Officials discuss ferry service By Janis Reid Staff Reporter

Despite navigating through numerous problems, Washington State Ferries still manages to be reliable 99.5 percent of the time, according to state Ferries Assistant Secretary Lynne Griffith. The newly-appointed secretary fielded questions from Island County commissioners Thursday, along with other jurisdictions reliant on state ferry service. Island County Commissioner Helen Price Johnson said she agrees that the ferries run so smoothly usually and that it’s easy for residents to get “cranky” when things go wrong because it happens so seldom. Still the ferry system locally saw operational problems in recent years, including when the Coupeville ferry was discovered to be running inefficiently and with a “list,” and ramps on the Clinton ferry were manufactured too steep for low-carriage vehicles. Griffith said she made it her priority to “hit the water first,” spending her first three months with employees on the front lines. “The fleet is a lot smarter at this than I will ever be,” Griffith said, adding that her ground-up approach will hopefully help her to learn “what really needs attention and what we are doing really well.” Outreach to staff and passengers is going to be really important, said Coupeville Mayor Nancy Conard. Ferry leadership’s lack connection with its fleet led to employee “disenfranchisement,” Conard said. “You’ve got some work to do,” Conard told Griffith. “People need to be excited about what they are doing.” Conard agreed that state ferries 99.5 percent reliability statistic is a message local leaders need to help get out to the public. Griffith said that she’s gotten positive feedback about her open-door management style.

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The Salish departs from the Coupeville terminal. “They’ve already said it makes a difference, but then I gotta deliver,” Griffith said. “You can’t just talk.” Other suggestions by local leaders included providing more informative ferry alerts, the need to give ferries the same priority as roads and bridges, and discouraging the cancellation of a late-night run out of Clinton. Griffith, who most recently served as chief executive officer of Pierce Transit, said the fleet only runs with a single spare boat, which poses logistical challenges when boats need routine maintenance. In contrast, bus transit services are mandated by the federal government to run with 20 percent spare ratio, Griffith said. “It’s a new thing for me to adapt to. … One boat. It won’t work. We need new boats and we need to keep building.” Traditionally, the legislature has not favored increasing the number of spare boats, but she believes it should be a priority. “I have to build that case,” Griffith said. “It’s a significant investment.” Gov. Jay Inslee agrees that the state needs a transportation package but, more importantly, something that is sustainable long term, said Lacey Harper, a

spokeswoman for the governor’s office. “We keep falling into the water. We have crumbling roads and vessels we need to deal with,” Harper said. Price Johnson noted that rates for ferries increased 200 percent since 2000, making it difficult for the island’s working population. “In our community, the recession has had an impact on low-wage jobs,” she said. “There’s a lot less elasticity in those budgets. It’s had a real dampening effect to keep families on island if their pay isn’t increasing but fares are.” Griffith said she announced an organization restructuring that she believes will help address some of the issues with the ferry system. “It’s doesn’t mean I’m cleaning house,” Griffith said. “It makes sure we’re as lean and as flat as we can be.” Upcoming local ferry projects include: n A May 2-3 service interruption for maintenance at Coupeville. n Replacement of ferry terminals at Mukilteo and Coleman Dock, funded with $81.6 million in the governor’s 201517 budget. n A fourth Olympic class vessel is expected to be delivered in the 2017-19 biennum, to begin with $86 million earmarked in the governor’s 2015-17 budget.

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Freedom comes with a price tag The cold-blooded murder of 12 people at French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo is a reminder that freedom sometimes comes with a high price. It’s also a reminder that none of us should take our precious freedoms for granted as there are those in the world who would gladly strip them away. Among the dozen killed at Charlie Hebdo were two cartoonists whose images of Islamic figures apparently offended the terrorists. Sometimes a cartoon ticks people off. That’s happened here at The Whidbey Examiner. Americans sometimes forget that editorial cartoons, while often humorous, often illustrate a point and facilitate a broader discussion about issues of public interest. For example, an editorial cartoon that depicted Jesus in 2013 resulted in an advertiser canceling all advertising. No amount of explaining could convince the advertiser that the cartoon wasn’t a derogatory depiction of Jesus, but rather addressed a burning issue at the time — whether a private business should be allowed to refuse service to a customer simply because he or she is gay. With the murders in France, maybe there’s a greater comprehension of our fundamental rights to agree to disagree without punishing those who disagree with us. Also, we must acknowledge that freedom of religion doesn’t mean that everyone shares the same faith or beliefs. In fact, freedom of religion means quite the opposite. Daryl Cagle, an editorial cartoonist who runs the CagleCartoons.com newspaper syndicate used by the Whidbey News Group, had some observations about American attitudes and the murder of his fellow cartoonists. “Americans treat editorial cartoons as a trivial daily joke in the newspaper — in France, editorial cartoons are loved and respected,” he said. “The Louvre has a branch museum devoted to cartoons; imagine if the Smithsonian had a cartoon museum, that’s the way cartoons are revered in France. “Today we are grieving, but as we move forward, I hope that our cartoons won’t be chilled by these murders and that the cartooning community will step up to this challenge with even more brilliant and insightful work,” Cagle said. “I’m sure the French cartoonists will do that; they are my heroes.” They are our heroes as well, as continuing to express opinions and ideas that might result in a death warrant certainly isn’t the easy path, but it is the right one.

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Editor, Washington state’s legislature convened this week to look at our state’s underfunded education system, our underfunded roads and Gov. Jay Inslee’s curious proposal to address both by making carbon polluters pay. Voters understand some things about carbon pollution and the changing climate it causes. They have heard that, worldwide, 2014 is likely to be announced as the warmest since record keeping began. They see our ski industry suffering from warmer, shorter winters. They heard about 2014’s massive scallop die-off near Vancouver Island and heard that local oyster farmers are

struggling with our ocean’s new acidity. Voters mourned the jobs lost when these farmers moved to Hawaii for healthier water. People know that our beautiful, useful salmon face trouble as glaciers and the rivers they feed shrink. Voters may not fully understand the complex relationship between carbon pollution, climate change, salmon health and jobs, but they certainly know that something weird is going on with the weather. Voters know that something is very wrong, and that the words scientists use to describe it terrify them. Voters want the team of Sen. Barbara Bailey, Rep. Norma Smith and Rep. Dave Hayes to go to Olympia to do something about it. They want Bailey, Smith and Hayes to fund education, to make roads and

ferries better and to do something about climate. Inslee’s cap and trade proposal, similar to what is already working in other parts of the country, is one possibility. A carbon tax is another. Leading conservatives, such as George W. Bush’s economic advisor, Greg Mankiw, advocate a carbon tax. Such a proposal could be implemented in a revenue-neutral manner, as our neighbor, British Columbia, has done. Just such a proposal is being prepared right now as a state initiative for November’s ballot. If the Bailey-Smith-Hayes team is unable to sensibly address climate change during this session, voters should do it for them this fall.

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Sound Waters set for Feb. 7 The 20th annual Sound Waters event will take place 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7 at South Whidbey High School. Registration opened Jan. 4. Hosted by an all-volunteer team of Island County’s Beach Watchers, a Washington State University Extension program, this one-day university for all celebrates the unique marine ecosystems of Puget Sound and the broader Salish Sea. This year’s keynote

speaker, John R. Delaney, will speak on “Our Global Ocean: the Ultimate Planetary Life Support System.” Following the keynote, more than 60 sessions will be offered through the day on topics as diverse as: raptors; puffins and owls; sea star wasting syndrome; giant Pacific octopus; oyster gardening; native pollinators; how Apex predators drive diversity in the natural environment; restoration of the Elwha River; melting

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Lions gear up for annual auction The Coupeville Lions Club is gearing up for its Lions Scholarship Auction and Dinner next month. In its 10th year, the annual auction raised and awarded nearly $175,000 in scholarships for Coupeville High School senior. This year’s event is 5-8:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13, at the Oak Harbor Elks Lodge. Tickets are $35 per person and include a full meal prepared by the Elks and

served by Coupeville High School National Honor Society students and Coupeville Leos. Attendees will have a selection of wine, beer, and cheese and crackers provided by bayleaf. For dessert, the highest bidding table chooses from among an assortment of cakes, pies and other delicious desserts. During dessert, auctioneer Dale Sherman and his

side-kick, Bob Clay, will pry any remaining money from already generous guests. Auctioned this year will be a variety of experiences, services and gift certificates, as well as interesting art and items donated by a number of artisans. Tickets will sell out quickly, so there is no time to waste. Call 360-678-4105 to make arrangements. Tickets are also available at bayleaf.

Coupeville HUB for Seniors activities 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@islandseniorservices.org or 360-720-2955. Friday, Jan. 16 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. Wednesday, Jan. 21 Tips for Seniors to Prepare for Emergencies: Create a graband-go kit, create your out-ofarea contact info, and how to get more info. Also a questionand-answer period. Friday, Jan. 23 SHIBA (State Wide Health Insurance Benefits Advisers): Introduction to Medicare and How SHIBA can help you.

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The early bulb thinks it’s warm and that’s OK toni grove sowin ’n’ the trowel When I checked a map of the weather monitoring stations throughout the island via www.wunderground. com this New Year’s morning, I saw numbers ranging from below freezing to 46 degrees. We’ve been having results like this for quite a while. Remember the recent snow storm that missed Oak Harbor and Coupeville and dumped four inches on the south end? If Mother Nature can’t figure out what she’s doing with these topsy-turvy temperatures, no one should be at all surprised if the rest of us are a little confused right about now when it comes to how best to shepherd our gardens safely through the winter. In fact, the temperature ups and downs have made some of the plants a bit schizophrenic and birthed one of the most-asked questions of late, and that’s what to do about the spring flowering bulbs that have made an

unexpected early arrival. It’s apparent many of the daffodils and even tulips have been poking their new foliage up out of the ground, some of them as early as November. Will they be all right? The short answer is yes, though there can be complications, as you will see. If they’ve been in the ground for a number of seasons they’ve probably already experienced at least one bought of unseasonably warm weather in the past that woke them up early. Their foliage comes with a measure of built in hardiness against the cold and you usually don’t need to do anything if they start to pop up ahead of schedule. Their leaves grow independently from their flower stalks, so if you see leaves, it doesn’t necessarily mean the flower stalks will also start coming up early. Flower buds are more tender than leaves, however, so if the buds do decide to brave the cold you can cover them with some light mulch if you know it’s going to get even colder before it gets warmer again. If you just planted your bulbs in the fall, the weather hadn’t been erratic and they were coming up but no one else’s were, then it could be that you planted them too early or not deep enough. They need to go in

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CHS girls win, boys lose in Whidbey showdown By Jim Waller Staff Reporter

The Coupeville High School girls basketball team slipped by South Whidbey for the second time this season, winning 43-32 at home Monday, Jan. 12, but the boys will have to wait another year to gain rivalry bragging rights as they fell to the Falcons 81-48. The Coupeville girls also ripped visiting Port Townsend 55-22 Tuesday, Jan. 6; while the boys fell at Port Townsend 60-51.

Wolves whip Falcons with strong finish

A dominant second quarter and a gutsy finish carried the Coupeville girls to their win Monday. They opened the season by defeating South Whidbey 47-23 Dec. 2 in Langley. The two teams traded punches in the first quarter, with the Wolves coming out with a narrow 12-10 lead behind four points by Kacie Kiel, a three-ball from Madeline Strasburg and a threepoint play by Monica Vidoni. The Falcons went cold in the second quarter, unable to solve Coupeville’s defense.

Coupeville coach David King said he usually doesn’t zone the Falcons, but mixed up his defenses Monday and received good results. “We played outstanding defense, especially zone defense,” he said. Two free throws by Megan Drake was it for South Whidbey in the period as the Wolves went into the locker room up 25-12. While the Coupeville defense was frustrating the Falcons, Makana Stone scored 11 of her game-high 13 points in the period to pace the Wolves’ offense. Two points each from Strasburg, Julia Myers and Kiel in the third period gave Coupeville its biggest lead, 31-14. South Whidbey, which had only 14 points in 21 minutes, then scored 11 points in 90 seconds to make it 3325 with 1:23 left in the third quarter. Two three-balls by Emily Turpin and another from Kacie Hanson spurred the South Whidbey surge. The Falcons then cut the gap to five, 37-32, with 1:19 left. From that point, the Wolves toughened and the

Falcons faded. The Wolves, shaky at the foul line all season, showed their mental toughness and sank six straight (two each from Strasburg, Mia Littlejohn and Stone) to finish off the Falcons. South Whidbey (2-8) struggled at the end, committing three turnovers and missing three shots. Stone added 11 rebounds, three assists and three blocks to her 13 points. Strasburg had 11 points, Kiel six (and three assists), Myers four, Vidoni three, Littlejohn two, Hailey Hammer two and Wynter Thorne two. “We were more patient on offense,” King said. “It is something we worked on all week.” Coupeville out-rebounded South Whidbey 37-26.

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South Whidbey buried the Coupeville boys with a barrage of three-pointers and heavy pressure on the way to the big win. The victory gave the Falcons a two-game sweep of this year’s nonleague showdown. South Whidbey won 74-47 Dec. 2.

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Risen Johnson, right, tries to flip a shot by the South Whidbey defense in Monday’s game. Monday, the Falcons (4-8) connected on 10 shots from beyond the arch, six coming from Parker Collins, who finished with 27 points. They also ran a press deep into the game which frustrated the Wolves’ offense. South Whidbey wasted little time setting the tone, scoring 16 points (eight from Chandler Sutton) in the first three minutes of the game to lead 16-6. The gap was 25-16 at the quarter. With the help of four points from Ryan Griggs, Coupeville then made a run, slicing the margin to 27-25 with 5 minutes left in the half. That would be the last time the Wolves threatened. A couple of three-balls by Collins helped South Whidbey go on a 14-1 run that pushed the Falcons to a 45-32 lead at halftime. The third quarter was the only period the Falcons didn’t score at least 20 points, getting 14 (eight from Collins); however, they also had

their best defensive quarter, surrendering only six, four coming from Griggs. Seven different Falcons scored in the fourth quarter, led by Sutton, who matched his start with eight points at the end. After a fairly clean first half, the second became physical and a parade to the foul line. The teams combined to shoot 32 foul shots after the break and 52 for the game. South Whidbey could have added to its hefty winning margin with a better night at the line. The Falcons hit only 13 of 28. The Wolves weren’t much better, dropping in 12 of 24. The Falcons had a tough time corralling Wiley Hesselgrave. The quick guard attacked the hoop and drew numerous fouls, leading to 15 free throws. He finished with 14 points, as did Griggs, to lead the Wolves. Aaron Trumbull, getting eight points in the first half,

recorded nine, Matt Shank had four, Joel Walstad three and Gabe Wynn two. Sutton had 23 points to back up Collins for South Whidbey.

Game with MVC next; blackout to follow The Wolves close out their nonleague schedule with a doubleheader at Mount Vernon Christian Saturday, Jan. 17. The varsity boys play at 4 p.m. and the girls at 5:30. Next Wednesday, Jan. 21., Coupeville begins a sevengame run of conference games when it hosts Chimacum. The Coupeville Booster Club is sponsoring a packthe-gym event and encourages all fans to wear black in support of the Wolves. The club will provide give-aways and competitions with prizes during the evening.

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whidbey island’s community calendar Thursday Jan. 15 Veterans’ Coffee Club, 9-11 a.m., Jan. 15, Harbor Tower Village, Oak Harbor. Come for a cup of coffee and meet with other local veterans. Ready Readers: Preschool Storytime, 9:30-10:15 a.m., Jan. 15 and 22, at the Coupeville Library Meeting Room. Books, sing-along songs and creative activities that prepare young minds for reading. For ages 2 to 5 years. Free. www. sno-isle.org Whidbey Island Chapter NSDAR Meeting, 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Jan. 15, at the Puget Sound Energy Payment Center, Main Street, Freeland. Program “Virginia Ancestor” will given by member Mary Mower y. Husbands and guests are always welcome. Any woman 18 years or older who can prove lineal, bloodline decent from an ancestor who aided in achieving American Independence is eligible to join the DAR. Friends of the Coupeville Library Annual Potluck Meeting, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Jan. 15, at the Coupeville Library. Bring a dish and a friend. Join this “can-do” group for fellowship and planning for 2015 activities. www.sno-isle.org

Friday Jan. 16 Whidbey Island Conservation District Workshop, 2-4 p.m. Jan. 16, at Greenhouse Florist & Nursery, Oak Harbor, and 10 a.m. to noon Jan. 17, at Bayview Farm & Garden, Langley. The workshop will cover plant selections for a

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Star Party, begins at dark, at Fort Nugent Park, Oak Harbor. Explore the night sky and view distant galaxies, planets and nebulas at this free public Star Party hosted by the Island County Astronomical Society (ICAS). No telescope is needed, and people of all ages are welcome to attend. Dress warmly and note that the event will be canceled if the weather is cloudy. For more information, call Dan Pullen at 360-679-7664, email icaspub@juno.com or visit www.icas-wa.webs.com

Saturday Jan. 17 LWVWI/AAUW Legislative Brunch, 9:30 a.m. to noon, Jan. 17, at the Whidbey Golf and Country Club, Oak Harbor. The League of Women Voters of Whidbey Island and the American Association of University Women will host its annual Legislative Brunch. The event will feature elected representatives from the 10th Legislative District. Reservations may be made by sending a check for $20 per person to the LWVWI, P.O. Box 1933, Oak Harbor, WA 98277 by January 12. For more information, email mfgold@comcast. net Fruit Tree Selection and Care, 10 a.m. to noon, Jan. 17, at the Pacific Rim Institute, Coupeville. Learn more about selecting and caring for fruit trees January on Whidbey15 Island. If

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variety of settings and goals, site characteristics, and more. You will be able to preorder plants from the WICD Annual Native Plant Sale and the hosting nursery. For more information or to RSVP, visit www.whidbeycd.org or call 360-678-4708.

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you sign up for this class and the next class (held Jan. 24) together, it is $20 total. Separately, they are $15 each. For more information, visit www. pacificriminstitute.org. Ah, Those Danes, Those Danes: Vikingships Meticulously Unearthed, 10:30 a.m. to noon, Jan. 17, at the Nordic Hall, Coupeville. Viking boatbuilder Jay Smith, who have been researching and building Nordic Lapstrake boats for over 35 years, will present an overview of the Vikingship Museum in Roskilde, Denmark, the early years of research, the first Vikingship replica and subsequent reconstructions, and the amazing thoroughness of the Danish marine archaeology teams as well as the marine architects and shipwrights. Free. More information about Smith may be found on the Nordic Lodge’s website at www.whidbeyislandnordi clodge.wordpress.com Free Lecture, 7 p.m., Jan. 17, at the Pacific Northwest Art School. Local photographer and PNWAS instructor Denis Hill will present “How I learned to stop worrying and love digital black and white.” Hill will share six ideas that will help you experience the oldschool job of monochrome photography using a digital camera. RESOLUTIONS 2015, 7-9 p.m., Jan. 17, at the Greenbank Farm. Whether you are trying to get out in the community to socialize more, want to be more active or relax and have more fun, you’re invited to join Greenbank Farm in the historic 1904 Big Red Barn. Doors open at 7 p.m. Live music by PETE begins at 7:30 and goes till 9 p.m. (or a little later if the party is still rock ‘n’ rollin’). This is an all ages event. $10-20 suggested

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WHIDBEY WEATHER SUMMARY

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1.82

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Greenbank, Mercer

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NAS Whidbey, Weather Desk

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Crockett Lake, Haglund

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Polnell Point, Seaward

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2.07

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Blue Goose Inn, Coupeville

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donation at door. Proceeds support the small nonprofit that manages the 151 acres of publicly owned space for the Port of Coupeville. Email events@greenbankfarm.com, call 360-678-7710 or find the event on Facebook for details.

Sunday Jan. 18 Northwest Scottish Fiddlers present Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas in Concert, 2 p.m., Jan. 18, at Camp Casey Auditorium A. Alasdair Fraser on fiddle, Natalie Haas on cello. For more information, contact NWSF at 425-334-7951 or 360-678-6821. Tickets are $23 for adults, $20 for seniors and $18 for children under 18. Purchase in advance at brownpapertickets.com or at the door. Team Tsunami Dragon Boat Practice, 2:30-4:30 p.m., Jan. 18, at the Oak Harbor Marina. Everyone is welcome in celebrating the traditions of an ancient sport, building fitness and working together. They are a diverse group in age and athleticism. Contact Cathie Harrison at 360-929-5698 or

cathieanne@aol.com before coming out for the first time, as weather and other factors may affect practice times. www.npsdragonboat.org Appalachian Spring for a Whidbey Winter, a Chamber Concert presented by Saratoga Orchestra of Whidbey Island, 2:30 p.m., Jan. 18, at Coupeville’s Nordic Hall. The program is set to feature music of Copland, Mendelssohn, Honegger, and the world premiere of film and television composer Tim Huling’s “The American Northwest,” featuring Jennifer Nelson on clarinet and John Carrington on harp. Tickets are $25 for adults, $20 for military and seniors, and free for students under 18. To purchase, visit www.sowhid bey.com

Tuesday Jan. 20 “Living with Loss,” 1:303:30 p.m., Tuesday afternoons from Jan. 20 through Feb. 17, at Conference Room B at Whidbey General Hospital. The class is designed to help individuals work through the normal and needed process of grief that follows the death of a loved one. To reg-

ister, call Dave Bieniek in the Home Health & Hospice Office at 360-678-7605 or 360321-6659. You can also leave him a voicemail at 360-6787656, ext. 8245 or email him at bienid@whidbeygen.org Whidbey Island Camera Club Open House Potluck Dinner, 6-8 p.m., Jan. 20, at Skagit Valley College, Whidbey Campus, Hayes Hall (same building as Sno-Isle Library). All family and friends are welcome. Whidbey Island Camera Club, a community club, is open to the public. If you have questions, email tina31543@comcast.net or visit www.whidbeyislandcam eraclub.com

Thursday Jan. 22 Geek Speak: OverDrive for Mobile Devices, 2-4 p.m., Jan. 22, at the Coupeville Library. Learn how to download free eBooks from the library using the OverDrive Media Console. Discover the everexpanding collection of titles available from Sno-Isle Libraries. Bring library card, Adobe ID and fully charged tablet or mobile device. Free. www. sno-isle.org

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E R A N D L AU R I E SPEERBRECHER, HUSBAND AND WIFE, as Grantor, to TITLE OF WASHINGTON, as Tr u s t e e, i n favo r o f M O RT G AG E E L E C TRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR COUNTRYWIDE BANK, FSB, as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which is presently held by BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP. II No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any court by reason of the Borrowerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s or Grantorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust. III The default(s) for which this foreclosure is/are made are as foll o w s : FA I L U R E TO PAY THE MONTHLY PAY M E N T W H I C H BECAME DUE ON 5/1/2009, AND ALL S U B S E Q U E N T M O N T H LY PAYMENTS, PLUS LATE CHARGES AND OTHER COSTS AND FEES AS SET FORTH. IN ADDITION, T H E B E N E F I C I A RY WILL REQUIRE AS A CONDITION TO REINS TAT E M E N T T H AT YOU PROVIDE RELIABLE WRITTEN EVID E N C E T H AT A L L P R O P E RT Y TA X E S AND HAZARD INSURANCE PREMIUMS ARE PAID CURRENT A S P ROV I D E D I N THE DEED OF TRUST. Other potential defaults do not involve payment to the Beneficiar y. If applicable, each of these defaults must also be cured. Listed below are categories of common defaults which do not i n vo l ve p ay m e n t o f money to the Beneficiary. Opposite of each such listed default is a brief description of the

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N OT I C E O F T RU S TEEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SALE Pursuant t o R . C . W. C h a p t e r 61.24, et seq. and 62A.9A-604(a)(2) et s e q . Tr u s t e e â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s S a l e No: WA-CMS1 4 0 1 5 2 4 6 L o a n N o. 7000049064 I NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Trustee, PEAK FORECLOSURE SERVICES O F WA S H I N G TO N , INC., will on February 13, 2015, at the hour of 10:00 AM, at THE MAIN ENTRANCE TO THE CITY HALL, 865 SE BARRINGTON DRIVE, OAK HARBOR, WA, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at the time of sale, the following described real and personal property (hereafter referred to collectively as the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Propertyâ&#x20AC;?), situated in the C o u n t y o f I S L A N D, State of Washington, to-wit: LOT 9, BLOCK 2 , P L AT O F L O S T LAKE GROVE, DIVISION NO. 6, AS PER PLAT RECORDED IN VOLUME 8 OF P L AT S , PA G E 8 1 , RECORDS OF ISL A N D C O U N T Y, WA S H I N G T O N Ta x Parcel No: 741006020090, commonly known as 1649 POPLAR LN, CAMANO ISLAND, WA. The Property is subject to that cer tain Deed of Tr u s t d a t e d 10/15/2008, recorded 11/6/2008, under Audit o r â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s / R e c o r d e r â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s N o. 4239515, records of I S L A N D C o u n t y, Washington, from DEAN SPEERBRECH-

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action/documentation necessary to cure the default. The list does not exhaust alt possible other defaults; any defaults identified by Beneficiary or Trustee that are not listed b e l ow mu s t a l s o b e c u r e d . OT H E R D E FAULT ACTION NECE S S A RY TO C U R E Nonpayment of Taxes/Assessments Deliver to Trustee written proof that all taxes and assessments against the property are paid current Default under any senior lien Deliver to Trustee written proof that all senior liens are pain current and that no other defaults exist Failure to insure proper ty against hazard Deliver to Trustee written proof that the property is insure against hazard as required by t h e D e e d o f Tr u s t Waste Cease and desist from committing waste, repair all damage to proper ty and maintain proper ty as required in Deed of Tr u s t U n a u t h o r i z e d sale of property (Due on sale) Revert title to permitted vestee Failure to pay when due the following amounts which are now in arrears: Delinquent Payments from May 01, 2009 51 payments at $ 1,903.02 each $ 97,054.02 2 payments at $ 2,027.94 each $ 4,055.88 13 payments at $ 2,018.48 each $ 26,240.24 (05-01-09 through 10-01-14) Late Charges $ 5,237.96 Fees $ 2,341.80 Paid Recoverable $ 1 , 2 2 0 . 0 0 T RU S T E E E X P E N S E S Tr u s t e e Fee $ 1,000.00 Certified Mailing Cost $ 126.08 Posting Cost $ 195.00 Publication SetUp $ 99.00 Recording Cost $ 159.00 TSG G u a r a n t e e Po l i c y $ 939.16 Amount to reinstate on or before 10/01/14 $ 138,668.14 IV The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: Principal $258,369.06, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument secured, and such other costs and fees as are due under the note or other instrument secured, and as are provided by statute. V The above-described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. The sale will be made without warranty, express or implied regarding title, possession, or encumbrances on February 13, 2015. The default(s) referred to in paragraph III must be cured by February 2, 2015 (11 days before the sale date) to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time on or before February 2, 2015, (11 days before the sale date) the default(s) as set forth

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in paragraph III is/are cured and the Tr ustee’s fees and costs are paid. The sale may be terminated at any time after February 2, 2015, (11 days before the sale date) and before the sale by the Borrower, Grantor, any Guarantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance paying the entire principal and intere s t s e c u r e d by t h e D e e d o f Tr u s t , p l u s costs, fees, and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following addresses: DEAN SPEERBRECHER, 11504 NE 15TH ST, VANCOUV E R , WA , 9 8 6 8 4 DEAN SPEERBRECHER, 1649 POPLAR LN, C A M A N O I S L A N D, WA , 9 8 2 8 2 L AU R I E SPEERBRECHER, 11504 NE 15TH ST, VA N C O U V E R , WA , 98684 LAURIE SPEERBRECHER, 1649 POPLAR LN, C A M A N O I S L A N D, WA , 9 8 2 8 2 R E S I DENT, 1649 POPLAR LN, CAMANO ISLAND, WA, 98282 by both first class and certified mail on 08/26/2014, proof of which is in the possession of the Tr ustee; and on 8/26/2014, the Borrower and Grantor were personally served with said written notice of default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII The Tr ustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all of their interest in the above described property. IX Anyone having any objection to the sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the same pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds fo r i n va l i d a t i n g t h e Trustee’s Sale. THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE S A L E O F YO U R HOME. You have only 20 days from the recording date on this notice to pursue media t i o n . D O N OT D E L AY. C O N TA C T A HOUSING COUNSELOR OT AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW

to access your situation and refer you to mediation if you 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 house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and r e fe r r a l t o h o u s i n g counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commiss i o n : Te l e p h o n e : 1-877-894-HOME (1-877-894-4663) Web s i t e : w w w. w s h f c . o r g The United States Depar tment of Housing and Urban Developm e n t : Te l e p h o n e : 1-800-569-4287 Web site: www.hud.gov The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing: Telephone: 1-800-606-4819 Web site: www.ocla.wa.gov N OT I C E TO O C C U PANTS OR TENANTS The purchaser at the Trustee’s Sale is entitled to possession of the proper ty on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the D e e d o f Tr u s t ( t h e o w n e r ) a n d a n yo n e having an interest junior to the Deed of Trust, including occupants and tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants and tenants by summar y proceeding under the Unlawful Detainer Act, Chapter 59.12 RCW. Sale Information Line: 714-730-2727 or Website: http://www.lpsas a p . c o m D AT E D : 10/1/14 PEAK FORECLOSURE SERVICES O F WA S H I N G TO N , I N C. , A S T RU S T E E S m i t h To w e r, 2 6 t h F l o o r, 5 0 6 S e c o n d Ave . , S e a t t l e , WA 98104 By: Lilian Solano, Trustee Sale Officer Address for Service of Process: Peak Foreclosure Services o f Wa s h i n g t o n , I n c . 506 Second Ave Ste 2 6 0 0 S e a t t l e, WA 98104 (206) 682-0822 Address for Account Inquiries: Peak Foreclosure Services, Inc. 5900 Canoga Avenue, Suite 220 Woodland Hills, CA 91367 (818) 591-9237 A-4490935 01/15/2015, 02/05/2015 Legal No. WEX608518 Published: The Whidbey Examiner January 15, February 5, 2015.

as his sole & separate property Abbreviated Legal Description as Follows: L OT 7 , B L O C K 1 1 , N O R T H G AT E T E R RACE DIV 1 Assessor’s Proper ty Ta x Pa r c e l / A c c o u n t N u m b e r ( s ) : S7575-00-11007-0 NOTICE: AS THE RESULT OF AN ORDER ENTERED IN A BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDING, MARK DUANE KNIPPELBERG AND SHARON ANN KNIPPELBERG AKA SHARON ANN RICHT E R M AY N OT B E P E R S O N A L LY L I ABLE FOR THE UNPAID BALANCE OF THE BELOW REFERENCED LOAN. HOWEVER, THE BENEFIC I A RY R E TA I N S A DEED OF TRUST DES C R I B E D B E L OW WHICH IS SUBJECT TO FORECLOSURE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF T H E S TAT E O F WASHINGTON. NOTICE: IF YOU ARE N OT P E R S O N A L LY LIABLE TO PAY THIS O B L I G AT I O N B Y REASON OF A BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDING, THEN THIS NOTICE IS NOT A N AT T E M P T T O COLLECT A DEBT BUT IS INTENDED ONLY TO RELAY INF O R M AT I O N R E G A R D I N G YO U R DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE: IF YOU ARE P E R S O N A L LY L I ABLE TO PAY THIS O B L I G AT I O N , W E W I S H TO I N F O R M YOU THAT WE ARE A DEBT COLLECTOR. ANY INFORMATION YOU PROVIDE TO US WILL BE USED FOR THE PURPOSES OF FORECLOSING THE DEED OF TRUST MENTIONED BELOW. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE I NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Bishop, Marshall & Weibel, P.S. w i l l o n Ja nu a r y 2 3 , 2015 at 10:00 am at the main entrance to City Hall, 865 SE Barrington Drive, in the City of Oak Harbor located at Island County, State of Washington, sell at public auction to t h e h i g h e s t b i d d e r, payable at the time of sale, the following described real property, situated in Island County, State of Washington, to-wit; L OT 7 , B L O C K 1 1 , P L AT O F N O R T H GATE TERRACE, DIV I S I O N N O. 1 , AC C O R D I N G TO T H E PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN VOLUME 11 OF PLATS, PAGES 23, 24, AND 25, RECORDS OF ISL A N D C O U N T Y, WASHINGTON. SITUAT E D I N I S L A N D COUNTY, WASHINGTON. which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated May 23, 2007, recorded May 24, 2007, under Auditor’s File No. 4202845 records of Island

County, Washington, from Mark D Knippelberg, a married man as his sole & separate property, as Grantor, to LS Title of Washington, as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of Mor tgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. is a separate corporation that is acting solely as a nominee for Countrywide Home Loans, Inc. and its successors and assigns as Beneficiary. Nationstar Mortgage LLC is now the beneficiary of the deed of trust. Said D e e d o f Tr u s t w a s most recently modified on January 12, 2009. The sale will be made without any warranty concerning the title to, or the condition of the property. II No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Grantor’s default on the obligat i o n s e c u r e d by t h e Deed of Trust. III The default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/are as follows: i) Failure to pay the following amounts, now in arrears: Amount due to reinstate by September 19, 2014 Delinquent Monthly Payments Due from 03/01/2011 through 09/01/2014: 13 payment(s) at $1,147.21 17 payment(s) at $1,223.90 13 payment(s) at $1,270.42 Total: $52,235.49 Accrued Late Charges $ 450.50 Corporate Advances: $1,090.88 Subtotal $53,776.87 Less Suspense Balance ($ 734.77) TOTAL DEFAULT $53,042.10 IV The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: $196,684.42, together with interest from February 1, 2011 as provided in the note or other instrument, and such other costs and fees as are due under the note or other instrument secured, and a s a r e p r o v i d e d by statute. V The above described real proper ty will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. The sale will be made without warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances on January 23, 2015. T h e p ay m e n t s, l a t e charges, or other defaults must be cured by January 12, 2015 (11 days before the sale date) to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time on or before January 12, 2015 (11 days be-

fore the sale date) the default(s) as set forth in paragraph III, together with any subsequent payments, late charges, or other defaults, is/are cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. Payment must be with cashier’s or cer tified checks from a State or fe d e r a l l y c h a r t e r e d bank. The sale may be terminated any time after January 12, 2015 (11 days before the sale date), and before the sale by the Borrower, Grantor, any Guarantor, or the holder of a ny r e c o r d e d j u n i o r lien or encumbrance paying the entire principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees, and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI A written notice of default was transmitted by the beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): K. Michael Fitzgerald, Trustee 600 University St #2200 Seattle, WA 98101 Mark Knippelberg aka Mark Duane Knippelberg 4344 Hamilton Dr Oak Harbor, WA 98277 Mark Knippelberg aka Mark Duane Knippelberg c/o Kimberly J. MacLeod, Attorney 320 Dayton St Ste 125 Edmonds, WA 98020 Sharon Ann Knippelberg aka Sharon Ann Richter c/o Kimberly J. MacLeod, Attorney 320 Dayton St Ste 125 Edmonds, WA 98020 Sharon Ann Knippelberg aka Sharon Ann Ritcher 4344 Hamilton Dr Oak Harbor, WA 98277 by both first class and cer tified mail on November 12, 2013 and re-mailed on September 3, 2014, proof of which is in the possession of the Tr ustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served on November 12, 2013 and re-served on September 3, 2014, with said written notice of default or the written notice of default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII T h e Tr u s t e e w h o s e name and address are set forth will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of

all their interest in the above-described property. IX Anyone having objections to this sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objection if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale. X NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS The purchaser at the Trustee’s Sale is entitled to possession of the proper ty on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the deed of trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied proper ty, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. If the Trustee’s Sale is set aside for any reason, the submitted bid will be for thwith returned without interest and the bidder will have no right to purc h a s e t h e p r o p e r t y. Recover y of the bid amount without interest constitutes the limit of the bidder’s recourse a g a i n s t t h e Tr u s t e e and/or the Beneficiary. XI NOTICE TO ALL PERSONS AND PARTIES WHO ARE GUARANTORS OF THE OBLIGATIONS SECURED BY THIS DEED OF T RU S T: ( 1 ) T h e Guarantor may be liable for a deficiency judgment to the extent the sale price obtained at the Trustee’s Sale is less than the debt secured by the Deed of Trust; (2) The Guarantor has the same rights to reinstate the debt, cure the default, or repay the debt as is given to the grantor in order to avoid the trust e e ’s s a l e ; ( 3 ) T h e Guarantor will have no right to redeem the property after the Trustee’s Sale; (4) Subject to such longer periods as are provided in the Washington Deed of Tr u s t A c t , C h a p t e r 61.24 RCW, any action brought to enforce a guaranty must be commenced within one year after the Trustee’s Sale, or the last Trustee’s Sale under any deed of trust granted to secure the same debt; and (5) In any action for a deficiency, the Guarantor will have the right to establish the fair value of the property as of the date of the Tr ustee’s Sale, less prior liens and encumbrances, and to limit its liability for a deficiency

to the difference between the debt and the greater of such fair value or the sale pr ice paid at the Trustee’s Sale, plus interest and costs. XII NOTICE THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE S A L E O F YO U R HOME. Yo u h a v e o n l y 2 0 DAYS from the recording date on this notice to pursue mediation. D O N O T D E L AY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR A N AT TO R N E Y L I C E N S E D I N WA S H INGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you are eligible and it m ay h e l p y o u s a ve your home. See below fo r s a fe s o u r c e s o f help. SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission: Telephone: (1-877894-4663) Website: http://www.wshfc.org/ buyers/counseling.htm The United States Depar tment of Housing and Urban Development: Telephone: (1-800569-4287) Website: http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/hcc/fc/index.cfm?webListAction=search&searchstate=WA&filterSvc=dfc The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys: Telephone: (1-800606-4819) Website: h t t p : / / n w j u s t i c e. o r g / what-clear DATED: September 19, 2014 BISHOP, MARSHALL & WEIBEL, P.S. Successor Trustee By:/s/William L. Bishop, Jr. William L. Bishop, Jr., President 720 Olive Way, Suite 1201 Seattle, WA 98101 (206) 622-7527 State of Washington ) ) ss. County of King ) On this 19 day of September, 2014, before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for the State of Washington, duly commissioned and sworn, personally appeared William L. Bishop, Jr., to me known to be an Officer of Bishop, Marshall & Weibel, P.S., the corporation that executed the foregoing

Reference Number(s) of Documents assigned or released: 4202845 Document Title: NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Grantor : B i s h o p, M a r s h a l l & We i b e l , P.S. Grantee: Mark D Knippelberg, a married man

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instrument and acknowledged the said instrument to be the free and voluntary act and deed of said corporation, for the uses and purposes therein mentioned, and on oath states that they are authorized to execute the said instrument. WITNESS my hand and official seal hereto a f f i xe d t h e d ay a n d year first above written. /s/Darla Trautman Name: Darla Trautman N OTA RY P U B L I C i n and for the State of Washington at: King County My Appt. Exp: April 9, 2016 Legal No. WEX606433 Published: The Whidbey Examiner December 25, 2014, January 15, 2015. T S N o . : WA - 1 3 - 6 0 5 3 8 1 - T C A P N N o . : 750137/S7097-00-000 21-0 Title Order No.: 8387732 Grantor(s): LLOYD LAM, JESSICA MINDER 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.: 4226838 NOTICE OF T RU S T E E ’ S S A L E Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et. seq. I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington, the undersigned Trustee, will on 2/13/2015, 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 21, PLAT O F H AW T H O R N E PLACE, AS PER PLAT RECORDED IN VOLUME 13 OF PLATS, PAGE 147, RECORDS OF ISLAND COUNTY, 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: 351 SW 1ST AVE , O A K H A R B O R , WA 98277 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 4/16/2008, recorded 04/21/2008, under 4226838 records o f I s l a n d C o u n t y, Washington, from L L OY D L A M , A N D JESSICA MINDER, HUSBAND AND WIFE, as Grantor(s), to RECONTRUST COMPANY, as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, I N C. , ( “ M E R S ” ) A S

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www.whidbeyexaminer.com LEGAL NOTICES NOMINEE FOR COUNTRYWIDE BANK, FSB, as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned by M O RT G AG E E L E C TRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., (“MERS”) AS NOMINEE FOR COUNTRYWIDE BANK, FSB (or by its successors-in-interest and/or assigns, if any), to Green Tree Servicing LLC. II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrower’s or Grantor’s default on the obligation secured by the Deed of 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: $ 3 7 , 6 7 6 . 8 0 I V. T h e sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $258,847.38, together with interest as provided in the Note from the 2/1/2013, 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 2/13/2015. The defaults referred t o i n Pa r a g r a p h I I I must be cured by 2/2/2015 (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 2/2/2015 (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 2/2/2015 (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, and curing all other defaults. VI. A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): NAME L L OY D L A M , A N D JESSICA MINDER, HUSBAND AND WIFE ADDRESS 351 SW 1ST AVE , OAK HARBOR, WA 98277 by both first class and certified mail, proof of which is in the posses-

LEGAL NOTICES sion of the Tr ustee; 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 2/10/2014. 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 and referral to housing counselors recom-

LEGAL NOTICES mended 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/ind ex . c f m ? we b L i s t A c tion=search&searchstate=WA&filterSvc=dfc The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and att o r n ey s : Te l e p h o n e : 1-800-606-4819 or Web site: http://nwjustice.org/what-clear. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid t o t h e Tr u s t e e. T h i s shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no fur ther recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, t h e B e n e f i c i a r y, t h e Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankr uptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. 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: 10/10/2014 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. 411 Ivy Street, 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 : 714-573-1965 Or Login to: http://wa.qualityloan.com TS No.: WA - 1 3 - 6 0 5 3 8 1 - T C P1115347 1/15, 02/05/2015 Legal No. WEX609076 Published: The Whidbey Examiner January 15, February 5, 2015.

LEGAL NOTICES T S N o . : WA - 1 4 - 6 1 3 7 5 4 - T C A P N N o . : S6203-00-000021-0/80 6068 Title Order No.: 8409089 Grantor(s): MISTY MEYER Grantee(s): MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, I N C. , ( “ M E R S ” ) A S NOMINEE FOR SUNTRUST MORTGAGE, INC. Deed of Trust Ins t r u m e n t / R e fe r e n c e No.: 4235722 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et. seq. I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington, the undersigned Trustee, will on 1/23/2015, 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 21, THE B U N G A L O W S AT HOLMES HARBOR, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN VOLUME 13 OF PLATS, PAGES 288 AND 289, RECORDS OF ISL A N D C O U N T Y, WASHINGTON. SITUAT E D I N I S L A N D COUNTY, WASHINGTON. More commonly known as: 5020 HARBOR HILLS DR, F R E E L A N D, WA 98249 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 8/21/2008, recorded 08/27/2008, under 4235722 records o f I s l a n d C o u n t y, Washington, from MISTY MEYER, AN UNMARRIED PERSON., as Grantor(s), to WA S H I N G TO N A D MINISTRATIVE SERVICES, INC., as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of M O RT G AG E E L E C TRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., (“MERS”) AS NOMINEE FOR SUNTRUST MORTGAGE, INC., as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned by M O RT G AG E E L E C TRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., (“MERS”) AS NOMINEE FOR SUNTRUST MORTGAGE, INC. (or by its successors-in-interest and/or assigns, if any), to Federal National Mortgage Association (“Fannie Mae”), a c o r p o ra t i o n o r g a nized and existing und e r t h e l aw s o f t h e United States of America. 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 obliga-

LEGAL NOTICES t 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: $ 4 1 , 2 0 6 . 5 4 I V. T h e sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $338,135.98, together with interest as provided in the Note from the 9/1/2013, 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 1/23/2015. The defaults referred t o i n Pa r a g r a p h I I I must be cured by 1/12/2015 (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 1/12/2015 (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 1/12/2015 (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, 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 MISTY MEYER, AN UNMARRIED PERSON. ADDRESS 5020 HARBOR HILLS DR, F R E E L A N D, WA 98249 by both first class and cer tified mail, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served, if applicable, with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in Pa r a g r a p h I a b o ve , and the Tr ustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. These requirements were completed as of 7/24/2014. 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.

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VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive t h e G ra n t o r a n d a l l t h o s e w h o h o l d by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above-described proper ty. IX. Anyone having any objections to this sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds fo r i n va l i d a t i n g t h e Tr u s t e e ’s s a l e. N O TICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS - The purchaser at the Trustee’s Sale is entitled to possession of the proper ty on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the deed of trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE S A L E O F YO U R HOME. You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date of this notice to pursue mediation. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR A N AT TO R N E Y L I C E N S E D I N WA S H INGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you are eligible and it m ay h e l p y o u s a ve your home. See below fo r s a fe s o u r c e s o f h e l p. S E E K I N G A S S I S TA N C E H o u s i n g counselors and legal a s s i s t a n c e m ay b e available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance i n d e t e r m i n i n g yo u r rights and oppor tun i t i e s t o ke e p yo u r house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commiss i o n : To l l - f r e e : 1-877-894-HOME (1-877-894-4663) or W e b s i t e : http://www.dfi.wa.gov/c onsumers/homeownership/post_purchase_counselors_foreclosure.h tm. The United States Department of Housing and Urban Developm e n t : To l l - f r e e : 1-800-569-4287 or National Web Site: h t t p : / / p o r tal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD or for Local counseling agencies in Washington: http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/hcc/fc/ind ex . c f m ? we b L i s t A c tion=search&search-

state=WA&filterSvc=dfc The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and att o r n ey s : Te l e p h o n e : 1-800-606-4819 or Web site: http://nwjustice.org/what-clear. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid t o t h e Tr u s t e e. T h i s shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no fur ther recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, t h e B e n e f i c i a r y, t h e Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankr uptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. 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: 9/22/2014 Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington, as Trustee By: Maria Montana, 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. 411 Ivy Street, 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 : 714-573-1965 Or Login to: http://wa.qualityloan.com TS No.: WA - 1 4 - 6 1 3 7 5 4 - T C P1112428 12/25, 01/15/2015 Legal No. WEX606400 Published: The Whidbey Examiner December 25, 2014, January 15, 2015.

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Continued from page 1 and the Engles, they all decided they needed something stored longer. different.” “They were looking for While other squash a product that was a little farmers eventually stopped, easier to cut,” Dale Sherman the Shermans kept going, said, “and maybe would aided by their specially made store a little bit more. And barns that could store them the local farmers, which at longer. “That was our thing. that time, would have been Our thing was squash,” Dale the Reubles, the Smiths, Sherman said. “Everybody the Boyers, the Shermans else had a dairy or they had something else. Our main income was squash.” Sugar Hubbard squash is a year-round operation for Sherman, whose daughter, Some positive changes are coming soon and we wanted you to hear directly from your friends at Linds Freeland DeeAnna Smith, and wife Pharmacy. help carry on the family tradition. At the end of the business day on Friday, January 16th, 2015, Rite Aid will be taking over the prescription, The crop is usually hand health and beauty aids, cosmetic and several other departments at Linds. Linds will be moving next door to planted in early May and the space between our current pharmacy and Flowers by the Bay. We are currently working with our landlords takes roughly 120 days until regarding an expansion of the current space. it’s ready for harvest. We are working closely with Rite Aid to make sure there is a seamless transfer of all your prescription Accustomed to selling information and needs. You can be conﬁdent you will be taken care of by the same folks who have been whole squash for decades to helping you for so many years at Linds. They’ll be wearing new outﬁts, but the same people will be providing Safeway, the business was hit you with the professional care you have learned to expect from Linds Freeland Pharmacy. hard when that relationship ended in the late 1990s as As we have established our partnership with Rite Aid we have found them to be fair and cooperative. We are Sherman can only guess his sure your relationship with Rite Aid will be equally satisfying. prices could no longer comThese positive changes will provide you with more options and choices: Prescription service from the pharmacy pete with a Hubbard variety staff you know and trust utilizing the most current pharmacy technology, more categories of merchandise to produced in Mexico. choose among from Rite Aid, and the same service and goods you have always enjoyed at Linds. We hope you However, the business share our excitement as we venture into this new era. bounced back and reinventAs always, thank you for your loyal patronage and friendship. ed itself and now sells whole squash to Charlie’s Produce Sincerely, and cut, cubed squash to the The Linds family

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Whole Foods Market for distribution in Washington and Oregon. Payless Foods in Freeland and Prairie Center’s Red Apple Market also carry the Shermans’ squash, among others, and Caio restaurant in Coupeville features the product on its menu. The cut-squash operation has only been taking place on Sherman’s farm for the past seven years, Dale Sherman said. He said the business landed a federal grant and is trying to find buyers for a squash puree that can be used in soups, pies and other dishes. “For cooking, it is really good because it’s sweeter,” Liz Sherman said of their squash variety. “You don’t have to add any sugar if you don’t want to.” Even the Shermans’ beef cows are fond of the Sugar Hubbard. When Dale tosses the discarded parts of a pumpkin and a Sugar Hubbard squash to the cows, the cows go after the squash. “Everybody likes the squash better,” Dale Sherman said. “The cows and the people.”

are cute and cuddly, and some don’t,” Downes said. At the state level, residents’ only real option for addressing a beaver problem is to hire a state-certified trapper who can remove the “nuisance animal.” While the wetlands do carry some protections, the state focuses on habitat in terms of fish and wildlife and differs more complex issues to the county.

The Ronnies said they liked their “protected wetland” the way it was. “We don’t want to do anything about the beaver,” Georgia Ronnie said. “We haven’t had a lot of rain except for lately.” “The lower water levels of the wetland will likely be short lived as the beavers will rebuild the dam within a couple of days, according to

Ralph Downes, state Fish and Wildlife enforcement officer. “They’re magic in a beautiful way — if they’re not causing any damage,” Downes said. “They’re industrious little buggers.” Where it becomes complicated, Downes said, is when the flooding encompasses another person’s property. “Different people have different ideals,” Downes said. “Some people think they

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Squash: Family’s signature crop continues through the generations

Beavers: Dam breach floods area