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VOL. 21, NO. 8

Early donors critical for CHWA budget By Megan Hansen Co-Editor

Photo by Ron Newberry

Dale Sherman shares tales of his Coupeville farm’s history inside a 19th century barn that will be converted into a ‘Haunted Barn’ this month during the Haunting of Coupeville. Sherman has worked on the family farm since he was a child. He mostly uses the old barn for storage.

A BARNFUL OF CREEPINESS

Community prepares for month of Haunting activities and fun By Megan Hansen Co-Editor

Ghosts and goblins will be sneaking out of the dark recesses of Coupeville as the Haunting of Coupeville starts Saturday, offering a month of hauntingly fun activities. Community partners throughout Central Whidbey have been preparing Halloween-and-harvest inspired events and activities, offering a month of fun for all ages. Starting Saturday, visitors may explore a corn maze daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. New this year, will be a children’s corn maze, said Lynda Eccles, executive director for the Coupeville Chamber of Com-

See HAUNTING, page 15

Shermans turn historic structure into scary event

By Ron Newberry Staff Reporter

The smell is distinctly old. When Dale Sherman slides open the massive door of a rustic, old barn, a musty scent immediately fills the nostrils. It’s a creepy, old place, for sure, with dusty cobwebs galore, hooks and ropes that dangle from the rafters and a large hole in the floor covered by loose boards. All things considered, it is the ideal site for the “Haunted Barn” attraction that is part of “The Haunting of Coupeville” this month. Sherman’s Pioneer Farm on Ebey Road has been home to pumpkin patches, trolley rides and other kids’ activities for years. But this is the first time that the historic Terry Barn on the property is being converted into a “Haunted Barn.” And it was clear from a quick tour of the

19th century structure, that few props will be required to elicit a scare. The original portion of the barn dates back to 1855, according to Sherman. It was once owned by Charles Terry, who passed the farm down to his son-in-law Ben Tufts, who built on to the structure. Tufts sold the farm in 1956 to Edwin Sherman, Dale’s father, who started a successful Hubbard squash business and used the barn for storing squash. That practice mostly ended on the family farm in the 1990s when two more modern barns were built specifically designed to store squash, relegating the historic barn to general storage of farming equipment and packing materials. Until now.

See BARN, page 16

Protecting and promoting Coupeville’s historic waterfront takes not only time and effort, but also money. With the support of a state Main Street program and the community, the Coupeville Historic Waterfront Association has done just that for years. The organization has built up one of the town’s biggest events, the Penn Cove Mussel Festival, which received state recognition just this year. Most of the events, promotions and community activities the group organizes are done independently and without asking for sponsorships or participation fees. But for the first time, the association finds itself in a bit of financial constraints and needs the community’s support. Through the Washington Main Street Program, any business that pays B&O tax can divert 75 percent of their taxes to a specific Main Street program. However, the state allowance maxes out at $1.5 million with each individual Main Street program allowed to collect $133,333. “It was never an issue because it was always 13-15 programs and we never reached that max,” said Vickie Chambers, executive director of the historic waterfront association. “Now there’s 35 Main Streets going after those dollars. “For the first time ever two years ago, the funds tapped out in December. Last year it tapped out in May.” And with the $1.5 million funding allocating out so early in the year, the association found itself with less revenue than expected. Chambers said the association received about 40 percent of what it normally does. And for an organization with an annual budget of about $100,000, that’s a big hit. Musselfest alone costs about $50,000 to put on each year and the association’s goal is to have enough money leftover for

See B&O, page 16

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Mushroom expert to share foraging tips By Kate Daniel Staff Reporter

When considering the abundance of treasures Mother Nature has bestowed upon the Pacific Northwest, fungi may not be the first of such natural resources to come to mind. However, according to Daniel Winkler, mushroom expert and author of “Field Guides to Edible Mushrooms of the Pacific Northwest and California,” and “Amazon Mushrooms,” co-authored with Larry Evans, the region is ripe with these nutritious organisms. Winkler will be returning to Whidbey to give talks at island libraries next week. He will be presenting at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6 at the Coupeville Library and at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7 at the Oak Harbor Library. During the presentation, entitled “Choice Edible Mushrooms of the Pacific Northwest and Beyond,” Winkler will discuss the best varieties to seek while foraging for wild mushrooms in the region. Winkler will also be participating in the annual Puget

Sound Mycological Society Wild Mushroom Show Oct. 10 and 11 at Bellevue College. Winkler’s fascination with mushrooms blossomed at an early age. While growing up in Munich, Germany, he and his family frequently ventured into the Alps to hunt for fungi. He has since foraged in locations worldwide, including Tibet, home of the rare Yartsa Gunbu cordyceps, a pound of which sells for about $4,000. In several parts of Asia and continental Europe, Winkler said, foraging is a family tradition, with mushrooms heralded as delicious and superb health supplements with anti-viral and anti-bacterial properties. Mushrooms also contain high amounts of vitamin D, according to www.ars.usda. gov, and certain varieties are being tested for use in cancer treatment and prevention. Even the act of foraging may produce remarkable health benefits, Winkler said, citing a recent study conducted by Japanese researchers which found spending time in the forest decreases stress in-

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Daniel Winkler, author of “Field Guides to Mushrooms of the Pacific Northwest and California,” will be giving a presentation at the Coupeville Library next week. Winkler has spent many years traversing the globe in search of wild mushrooms such as the cantharellus, pictured above. Below: A Hygrocybe Winkler spotted while foraging in Pampadum Shola National Park near Kerala in the south of India. dicators and strengthens the immune system.

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“Part of it is just finding treasures and being out in nature,” Winkler said of “mushroaming.” In the Pacific Northwest, Winkler said the most common and well-liked edible mushroom is the chanterelle, also known as the “golden chanterelle” or “egg mushroom.” “We are one of the best chanterelle picking areas on the globe,” he said. “That’s our bread and butter mushroom.” Winkler noted that this variety is now available for purchase at many grocery stores as well as Pike Place Market in Seattle. This golden variety can be found most often where Douglas firs or hemlocks grow, Winkler said. “It’s good to know your trees,” he added. Due to its maritime climate and comparatively mild winters, Winkler said, western Washington and the islands of Puget Sound will

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climate change, he added, which has impacted fungi growth, making foraging opportunities unpredictable in many regions. As for the best place in the world to forage for fungi: “Wherever there are mushrooms fruiting, you’re in the right place,” Winkler said. n For more information on Winkler’s work and mushrooms in general, visit mushroaming.com

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Port to hold special meeting Find E.B. for a to rectify leasehold tax flub chance to win By Megan Hansen Co-Editor

The Port of Coupeville will be holding a special meeting Friday after learning previous action taken in regard to tenant leases at Greenbank Farm was not legal. During an Sept. 21 special meeting, the board of commissioners agreed to keep tenant lease rates the same and cover the $13,000 in leasehold taxes just for 2016. Leases would be renegotiated for 2017 and beyond. Each tenant at Greenbank Farm is required to pay a 12.84 percent leasehold tax. That action was not legal, according to port

staff. “Department of Revenue says the leasee has to show they paid the tax,” said David Day, executive director for the port. “The passing and wording of that motion is just not feasible.” After learning of the issue and doing some further research, board chair Marshall Bronson called for a special meeting 10 a.m. Friday at the Coupeville Masonic Lodge. “I didn’t do the right thing,” Bronson said. “It is illegal for us to pay the leasehold tax.” According to Day, one of two things could be decided at the special meeting. Either the board

could decide to lower tenants’ base rates to accommodate the cost of them paying the leasehold tax or the board could decide to keep base rates the same and tack on the 12.84 percent tax. Under current lease agreements, the Greenbank Farm Management Group is covering the cost of the leasehold tax out of funds generated at the farm. This fits within the parameters of the law, Day said, because the management group is the leasee at the farm and all the tenants hold subleases. Bronson said the discussion of leases will be done in executive session, something that should

have been done previously. The board discussed lease parameters in open meeting Sept. 21 at the pressure of the crowd. Bronson said the discussion was had because he felt “cowed” by a specific person in the audience. “I didn’t take charge,” Bronson said. Also on the agenda for Friday’s meeting, the board will discuss alternate dates to extend the budget process and final filing of the 2016 budget under RCW 42.30.110. “It’s hard to do the budget when you don’t know what money you’re going to have,” Bronson said.

Caller reports neighbor exposed his genitals while standing at back door The Coupeville Marshal’s Office responded to the following calls:

Monday, Sept. 14 8:58 a.m., a man on South Main Street reported he felt his life was in danger and that people next door were saying they’re going to kill him. 10:10 a.m., a caller on North Main Street reported a mental health patient assaulted him. 12:08 p.m., a caller on Northwest Front Street reported a man out in the water without a life jacket yelling out “I love you.”

Tuesday, Sept. 15 9:51 a.m., a caller on South Main Street reported a white male in his early 20s was yelling at the propane tanks and acting strange. 6:09 p.m., a caller on Northeast Summit Loop reported their neighbor’s fire alarm had been going off and no one was answering at the residence.

Wednesday, Sept. 16 10:02 p.m., a caller on North Main Street reported equipment was missing.

8:21 p.m., a caller on South Main Street reported a bat in the snack shack at the school.

Thursday, Sept. 17 7:28 a.m., a caller on South Main Street reported a man who had almost hit him and his dogs and then threatened him.

Friday, Sept. 18 10:11 a.m., a caller on South Main Street reported a black and white, non-aggressive dog was in the gym. 10:49 a.m., a caller on South Main Street reported a black and white, non-aggressive dog appeared to be malnourished.

Saturday, Sept. 19 6:12 p.m., a caller reported a suspicious man walking back and forth on North Main Street appearing very agitated, flailing his arms and doing pullups in the trees.

and would buy a gun and shoot people that stole his backpack. 6:50 p.m., a caller reported a sailboat was moored at Coupeville Wharf, but thought it was going to break loose.

Monday, Sept. 21 11:55 a.m., a caller on Northeast Moore Place reported a possible prowler.

Tuesday, Sept. 22 10:45 a.m., a caller requested a welfare check for a person on North Main Street who was diagnosed as schizophrenic. 10:55 a.m., a caller reported a tenant at the complex was suicidal and not eating or drinking.

Thursday, Sept. 24 12:14 a.m., a caller reported a man on North Main Street

wearing a blue and gray flannel jacket running around the parking lot asking for money and when the caller refused, the man began running at the caller.

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Friday, Sept. 25 7:43 a.m., a caller reported a female was banging on the door of the library screaming and yelling. 10:23 a.m., a caller on South Main Street reported her neighbor wasn’t wearing pants and exposing his genitals to her from his back door.

Saturday, Sept. 26 2:05 a.m., a caller reported a man in his mid-20s walking down South Main Street with a hoodie on and something pulled over his face. He was pulling a large piece of plastic behind him.

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Shop local unless it’s not cheaper, faster

Harry Anderson Rockin’ a Hard Place

This is a tale of two empty stores on Main Street in Coupeville. One used to be the town liquor store until we put it out of business by voting to end the state’s monopoly on hard liquor sales. The other used to be Linds’ Pharmacy, which closed this summer – done in by cost pressures from health insurers and big chains and our growing fondness for

prescriptions-by-mail. Liquor stores and drugstores have been part of the fabric of this small town almost from its beginning more than 150 years ago. Stroll down historic Front Street and you may find a plaque where a town drugstore used to be. An old town saloon (no women or Native Americans were allowed, of course) still stands at the corner of Front and Main, but now it’s mostly a law office. These were more than commercial establishments. They were also places where town folk met and chatted to catch up on the goings-on. They were owned and operated by local people who lived here and knew just about everybody. They didn’t stock every possible item, but they usually had what we needed. That tradition continued right up until Pam Smith gave up on her liquor store two years ago and the Lind family threw in the towel at their Coupeville drugstore in August. Of course, this has not left us without plenty of places to buy liquor, get prescriptions filled and buy greeting cards. They’re just not the small, neighborly, nearby places we used to have. It’s the end of an era, but it’s more than that. To me, it represents an interesting split personality that we seem to have developed here on the Rock. We are passionately devoted to and brag about eating local, shopping local, living local. We proudly pronounce the value of supporting our local businesses. This island has a relatively small population, and most of our local stores are mom-and-pop operations. Some are just a mom with no pop — or vice versa. Their profit margins are tiny and in the winter months, when the tourists stay home, they squeeze by just on the dollars we locals spend. Buying local is a life-or-death matter for most of our Rock businesses, and those of us who live here say we get that. An empty storefront is a tragic sight for all of us; we’ve lost a friend. But the other side of our split personality sees it differently. With the advent of the Internet, we all have become very sophisticated consumers. We know the lowest price and highest quality of everything. We read the online reviews before buying anything. We know where the bargains are, and they often aren’t on the island. Costco, Amazon and big-box stores have transformed how we shop and live. Make an off-island Costco run to buy stuff in quantity and you save a bundle. Save your gas; order stuff on Amazon and have it delivered. What’s lost in this modern cheaper, faster equation, however, is the human touch of knowing the person from whom you buy things. And also enjoying that maybe they even know your name. So, we need to be careful what we wish for. Demanding cheaper prices and 24/7 availability has come at a cost. I suppose eventually we’ll see new businesses settle in where Linds’ pharmacy and Pam Smith’s liquor store used to be. Let’s hope the new occupants will know who we are and we will know who they are.

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Gardner undeserving of board reelection Editor, Does hospital commissioner Georgia Gardner deserve reelection? I think not. Ms. Gardner supports the efforts of the anti-Navy group that wants to close down the Navy base that brings 88 percent of all economic to Island County. Seems strange she expects your vote even though, if the group she supports were successful, preventing carrier jet training thereby forcing base closure thus putting your job at extreme risk if most of Island County’s economic activity vanished. Do you really want someone in office that apparently is not concerned if

you lost your job or if the community went into a dire depression? Everyone supporting shutting down carrier jet training is either heartless towards the community’s economic welfare or does not evaluate realistically the Navy’s ability to remain locally if they were not allowed to train for carrier landings at Outlying Field Coupeville. Secondly, do you find it strange that Ms. Gardner voted to support every action the hospital staff brought before the hospital board during all her years in office? While the hospital administrator may be good, I don’t believe any administrator hits the mark 100 percent of the time. Ms. Gardner either only wants more of the same or she does not or is not capable of putting in individual research

to determine the value and all consequences of actions hospital leadership staff wants. Rob Born is the candidate that is capable and does put in that extra effort of outside study to property evaluate staff request. Don’t you wish the Island Transit board had done their homework? Rob will. It’s time to get new personalities and abilities on the hospital board. Do you want to reelect just another robot? If yes, vote Ms. Gardner. If you want independent thought, Rob Born is the person capable of such independent skills. Vote Rob Born.

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Betty Jane Vesey Gewald

Farewell to Betty Jane Vesey Gewald. If you met Betty Gewald, you remember her, perhaps as a steadfast believer in books and daily siestas; a world traveler who studied each country’s history and culture; a risk-taker who went scuba diving on her 80th and Harley riding on her 90th birthdays; a passionate aficionado and collector of Asian art, especially blue and white porcelain; an accomplished accountant and businesswoman who worked until her stroke this year; an involved community member with limitless energy and strong opinions; a gardener who thrilled in the survival of each flower and tree after the frost; an animal lover whose pets were lucky indeed; a fierce competitor in a game of cards; and the family matriarch, adored and revered in perpetuity. She was a powerhouse of a woman whose peaceful passing on Sept. 19, 2015, surrounded by family, leaves a giant void in the lives of those she has left behind. She used to say that she was an “army brat, born on the hinge of the Golden Gate” at Presidio Army Base on May 3, 1923, to parents Capt. Robert Hale Vesey and Effie May Bridewell. She told stories of growing up in many memorable cities, but it was in high school in Manila, the Philippines, where she met a maverick of a man, Harold William (Bill) Gewald. He wooed her for

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Viburnums aren’t always easy to identify years. She finally succumbed to his many marriage proposals and they wed on Dec. 21, 1944, just before she graduated from UCLA with a degree in chemistry. Bill and Betty returned to the Philippines after World War II and despite the numerous innovative businesses they jointly owned and operated throughout Asia, they believed their finest accomplishment to be their family. Theirs was an incredible partnership, and even the death of Bill Gewald on March 5, 2002, could not sever their union. As a museum volunteer and historian, as a member of the Coupeville Park and Recreation Committee, and in multiple community capacities, Betty Gewald contributed greatly to the town of Coupeville, where she and Bill lived for over 25 years in the family home his greatgrandfather built in the late 1800s. She loved Whidbey Island! She loved most deeply, though, her family that survives her: elder “seesta,” Jeanette Vesey West; children Robert, Tony and Jeanette; daughters-in-law Lea and Dona; niece Gretchen and nephews Dan and John; grandchildren Christopher, Nicholas, Lauren, Matthew, Amanda, Derek and Claudia; and great-grandchildren Marin, Porter and Eli. Her legacy lives on. Celebrate Betty Gewald’s life with us at the Coupeville Library at 1 p.m. on Oct. 3. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Friends of the Coupeville Library in Betty Vesey Gewald’s name. She would love that. Selamat Djalan, Mom! Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Wallin Funeral Home. To share memories or condolences please visit Betty’s Book of Memories page on the funeral home website at www.wallinfuneralhome.com

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toni grove sowin ’n’ the trowel Viburnums have often confused me. This is where I should say I’m not easily confused, but that would be a lie. On the other hand, I’ll bet there’s at least one other person out there who thought for the longest time that a snowball bush was some kind of hydrangea. Everybody’s seen a viburnum, but not everyone knows what they’ve just seen. They may not be the chameleons of home gardening, but they come pretty darned close as far as I’m concerned. Even the bastions of botany were confused when it came to viburnums. Taxonomists long ago put them in the Caprifoliaceae, or honeysuckle, plant family

until their DNA revealed they weren’t related to honeysuckles at all. They were summarily kicked out of that family along with four other similar outliers, including elderberry, and given their own family: Adoxaceae. Because they’re easy to care for, have showy, fragrant flowers and sometimes even showier berries, you’ll often find them in landscaping near public buildings. And because some varieties need little or no pruning to maintain a pleasing shape, homeowners may readily plant them in areas they like to think of as “low maintenance.” The lie of low maintenance is a story for another day and another column. Viburnum is a genus of about 150 to 175 deciduous and evergreen shrubs and small trees that don’t always look related. They can appear so different from one another you could have several of them growing in your yard and the uniniti-

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deciduous shrub with pink buds that open out into white flowers. If you’re thinking of growing one of the fruiting varieties for their awesome berries, know that most viburnums are dioecious, meaning the male and female flowers are born on different plants. You will need a male plant to pollinate the female to get fruit. Even if you have the right partners to tango, fruit may still not set on very earlyblooming varieties if it was too wet, cold or windless at bloom time. Another thing you should note: though I’ve seen V. davidii listed as slightly deer resistant, I’d definitely put the emphasis on “slightly.” I’ve seen stands of these shrubs decimated by those four-legged weedwhackers and would put them at about the same level of resistance as heaths and hydrangeas. Finally, if you thought a highbush cranberry was a cranberry, guess again. It’s a viburnum too. Surprised?

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ated would never know they were close relatives. Take, for example, that snowball bush I was talking about earlier. Viburnum opulus is a deciduous shrub with three-lobed, maple-like leaves and large, white lacecap-type flower heads in spring, followed by drooping clusters of red berries in fall. A cultivar, V. opulus “Roseum,” on the other hand, has snowballshaped flower heads, hence the name. The flowers, however, are completely sterile and will not result in berries. And then there’s Viburnum davidii. It’s an evergreen shrub with long, lance-shaped, leathery leaves with three deeply incised veins. Its small white flowers grow in flat-topped clusters in summer and are followed by bright, medium blue flowers in fall. V. japonicum is evergreen with very shiny leaves and red berries. The fruits of the evergreen V. odoratissimum start out red but turn black. V. carlesii is a

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Wolves whip Orcas Island in V-ball, soccer Coupeville hosts Klayhowa in key football game this Friday By Jim Waller Staff Reporter

of conference games.

Orcas Island High School helped provide the highlights for this past week’s Coupeville athletic teams, as the Wolves walloped the Vikings 5-0 in soccer and 3-1 in volleyball Friday, Sept. 25. The Coupeville tennis and football teams enjoyed less success. In tennis, the Wolves fell 5-0 at Archbishop Murphy on Monday, Sept. 28, and the football team was shutout 52-0 at Port Townsend on Friday, Sept. 25. Those two Coupeville teams will finally play at home this week after starting the season with four road games, and the football clash with Klahowya is a big one. The Wolves and Eagles are tied for second in the Olympic League standings with 1-1 records; the top two teams advance to the playoffs. They meet at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2, at Mickey Clark Field. Coupeville (1-3) and Klahowya (3-1) will also square off Oct. 23 in Silverdale during the second round

Wolves bounce back to register first win

Volleyball

Coupeville entered the evening winless in its three matches this fall, then lost a 25-23 heartbreaker in the first set to Orcas Island (0-4). Instead of being crushed by blowing a seven-point lead in the narrow loss, Coupeville roared to a 9-1 lead in the second game on the way to clubbing the Vikings 25-14, 25-14, 25-17. “I was impressed with the way the team came back from a close loss in the first set,” Coupeville coach Breanne Smedley said. “It shows their mental toughness is improving.” Ally Roberts blasted 11 kills with no hitting errors to fuel the Wolves’ attack. McKenzie Bailey also had 11 kills, Katrina McGranahan added six kills and four aces and Payton Aparicio finished with five kills and three aces. Lauren Rose set up the offense with 27 assists. On defense, Valen Trujillo registered 16 digs and Mc-

John Fisken photo

Granahan had a block. “A great win for our program,” Smedley said. “We had an awesome week of practice preparing for this match and that showed in their confidence and movement on the court. “We still need to focus on playing our tempo and level of competition regardless of who is on the other side of the net.” Coupeville (1-3) plays Chimacum (2-1) at 6:15 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1.

Soccer

Wolves dominate in shutout win

Wolves’ coach Troy Cowan called the 5-0 win over Orcas a “total annihilation.” “Overall, the team played well and we are really starting to come together,” Cowan said. “(I’m) really proud of our intensity in practice; the girls are starting to figure it out,” he added. “The harder we work in practice, the easier the game comes to them –– it’s magical.” Kalia Littlejohn topped the Coupeville attack with two goals. Sister Mia Littlejohn also scored for the Wolves, as did Sage Renninger. Jennifer Spark finished the scoring, tallying on a penalty kick when Kirsten Pelroy was fouled in the box. On the defensive end, keeper Lauren Grove “was lights out,” Cowan said. “(Our) defense was on lockdown.” The Wolves also received strong play from the reserves. “I want to commend our bench players,” Cowan said. “They all played hard and have really contributed to the team’s success. They are as responsible for our success and those goals as the girls who scored them.” Cowan looked beyond his team for the recipient of the match’s Most Valuable Player award. Team mother Dawn Hesselgrave organized a dinner for the visitors, also feeding the Orcas Island volleyball team and match officials. “What an amazing gesture of kindness and act of love,” Cowan said. The Wolves (2-2-2) host Crosspoint at noon Saturday, Oct. 3.

Football

Lauren Rose swats a serve in Coupeville’s volleyball victo- Powerful Redhawks ry Friday. Rose guided the offense against Orcas Island by add another win handing out 27 assists.

With the 52-0 win, Port

John Fisken photo

Mia Littlejohn heads the ball for Coupeville in its 5-0 win over Orcas Island Friday. Littlejohn also scored a goal for the Wolves. Townsend (2-0, 4-0), ranked eighth in last week’s Associated Press high school 1A poll, has now out-scored opponents 197-6 in four games. Port Townsend wasted little time in taking control of Friday’s game, zipping to a 21-0 lead in the first quarter and pushing the lead to 42-0 at the break. The Redhawks tacked on a TD in the third quarter and hit a field goal in the fourth. Not only did Port Townsend rack up 52 points and 443 yards of total offense, but it featured a stout defense. Coupeville mustered only three first downs and 35 yards of offense. Quarterback Gabe Eck competed eight of 13 passes for 46 yards and two interceptions. C.J. Smith caught five of those passes for 32 yards, while Ty Eck grabbed two for six yards and Jordan Ford one for eight yards.

Thanks to numerous sacks by the Redhawk defense, the Wolves finished with a minus 11 yards rushing. Wiley Hesselgrave ran for 17 yards on five rushes. Lathom Kelley led the defense with 10 tackles, Ty Eck had nine, Uriel Liquidano seven and Hesselgrave six. Port Townsend’s David Sua hit six of eight passes for 116 yards and one touchdown. Wesley Wheeler rushed for 123 yards on 11 carries, and Ezra Easley added 100 yards on nine carries. “Port Townsend is a very good team and I expect to see them go far in the playoffs,” Coupeville coach Brett Smedley said. “Our kids fought hard all night and there was absolutely no quit in them, which is something we have been preaching all season. “The coaching staff is extremely proud of the players

for their attitudes and efforts and willingness to go out and fight hard for their brothers and the CHS community.”

Tennis

Wildcats stop Wolves in non-league match

Archbishop Murphy won each set in the non-league match on the way to raising its record to 3-4. Coupeville is now 2-2 for the season. The Wolves return to Olympic League play when they travel to Klahowya (1-1, 1-7) for a 4 p.m. match Friday, Oct. 2. Coupeville results at Archbishop Murphy: Singles: 1, Sebastian Davis lost 6-2, 6-3; 2, Connor McCormick lost 6-1, 6-3. Doubles: 1, John McClarin/Joseph Wedekind lost 6-1, 6-4; 2, Joey Lippo/Lilan Sekigawa lost 6-2, 6-2; 3, Jared Helmstadter/Grey Rische lost 6-4, 6-3.

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WEDNESDAY-SUNDAY, OCT 1st-31st

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SUNDAY-THURSDAY, OCT 18-29th

10am-4pm – Pumpkin Patch and Trolley ride, Sherman Pioneer Farms

3pm-6pm – Haunted Barn for Families and small children, Sherman’s Pioneer Farms

DAILY THROUGH OCTOBER, OCT 3rd-31st

FRIDAY, OCT 23-30th

Daily – Scarecrow Corridor, pick up map at Chamber of Commerce or Coupeville Library

1pm-4pm – Carved Pumpkin Contest, Coupeville Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center

Daily – Weary Bones Stop Graveyard, next to Chamber of Commerce

SATURDAY, OCT 24th

10am-5pm – Corn maze, Engle Family Farms Daily – Where’s EB?, Coupeville

SATURDAY, OCT 10th

10am-2pm – Harvestfest at the Farmers Market, Coupeville Farmers Market 11am-12pm – Giant Pumpkin Contest, Coupeville Farmers Market 2pm or 4pm – Adults Only Pumpkin Carving, Sherman’s Pioneer Farms

4:45pm and 5pm – Costume Judging then Halloween Torchlight Parade, Cook’s Corner Park 5:45-8pm – Fall Festival, Coupeville Elementary School after Parade

10am – Halloween Costume 5k & 1 Mile Run/Walk & Festival, Coupeville Boys & Girls Club 12pm-2pm – Pumpkin Painting, Paciﬁc Northwest Art School

SUNDAY, OCT 25th

2pm-5pm – Coupeville’s Great Pumpkin Race, Alexander between Coveland and Front Street

MONDAY, OCT 26th

OCTOBER 16, 17, 23, 24th

Daily – Fort Casey’s Haunted Fort, Fort Casey

5:30pm – Haunted Houses of Annapolis, Coupeville Library Community Meeting Room

OCTOBER 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, 31st

SATURDAY, OCT 31st

5pm-8pm – Coupeville’s Haunted Corn Maze, Engle Family Farms 6pm-10pm – Haunted Barn for adults/teens, Sherman’s Pioneer Farms

8pm – Halloween Dance & Beneﬁt, Coupeville Rec Hall

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Take along an adult or a responsible teen when you go trick-or-treating

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Pat your head and rub your belly at the same time

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Ireland is typically believed to be the birthplace of Halloween.

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Before you go out trick-or-treating, take a minute to play this Halloween Safety Game – it’s a great way to learn how to stay safe and have a ghostly good time!

Here are the rules:

Use a coin, a piece of candy or some other small item as your playing piece. If more than one person is playing, decide who goes first. Put your playing piece on start. Use dice or playing cards to find out how many spaces to move. Read the Halloween safety tips as you move around the board, and follow the directions on the squares. The first player to reach the jack-o’-lantern at the end is the WINNER!

Q. Why didn’t the mummy answer the phone? A. He was all tied up!

START HERE

Carry a Flashlight at all times!

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A. Wrap!!!!

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The Whidbey Examiner • October 1, 2015

Take along an adult or a responsible teen when you go trick-or-treating

TRICK!!

Pat your head and rub your belly at the same time

Bring a ﬂashlight

Go k bac ces spa

Halloween

October 1st - 31st www.hauntingofcoupeville.com 360.678.5434

Don’t accept rides from strangers.

Don’t feed chocolate or candy to your pets!

...Loves you too!

Never trick-or-treat alone. Have at least 2 buddies go with you.

LOST IN CORN MAZE! LOSE TURN

TREAT!!

Q. What is a Mummy’s favorite type of music?

Examiner www.whidbeyexaminer.com

Mon Petit Cache Antiques, Collectibles and Original Art TRICK!!

Balance on one foot for 60 seconds. If you can’t– go back 2 spaces

Be polite. Always say Please and Thank You!

FINISH

Q. What do you call a witch who lives at the beach? A. Sand-Witch!

Afraid of Spiders? Go Ahead 5 spaces!

The Whidbey

only in Accept treats . Never the doorway ouse. go inside a h

The ﬁrst known mention of trickor-treating in print in North America occurred in 1927 in Blackie, Alberta,

The ﬁrst Jack O’Lanterns were actually made from turnips.

Cross only at street corners. Obey all trafﬁc signals, and look both ways before crossing the street.

TREAT!! Collect One Piece Of Candy From Each Player!

Visit only houses where the lights are on.

Q. Why wasn’t there any food left after the monster party? A. Because everyone was a goblin!

Ireland is typically believed to be the birthplace of Halloween.

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Before you go out trick-or-treating, take a minute to play this Halloween Safety Game – it’s a great way to learn how to stay safe and have a ghostly good time!

Here are the rules:

Q. Why didn’t the mummy answer the phone? A. He was all tied up!

START HERE

Carry a Flashlight at all times!

October 1, 2015 • The Whidbey Examiner

A. Wrap!!!!

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whidbey island’s community calendar Thursday Oct. 1 Where’s E.B.?, moves locations twice a week. Look for clues in The Whidbey Examiner. Find E.B., snap a selfie with him and send it to the newspaper or the chamber to enter to win a prize. “Godspell,” 7:30 p.m., Oct. 1-3 and 2:30 p.m. Oct. 4, at Whidbey Playhouse. Stephen Schwartz’s exuberant pop musical about Jesus and his disciples is based on the Gospel According to Matthew. Tickets cost $20 for general admission. www.whidbey playhouse.com Coupeville Garden Club October meeting, 9:30 a.m., Oct. 1, at the Coupeville Rec Hall. Eric Studebaker from Bayview Farm and Gardens will talk about dwarf and miniature conifers. Coffee and snacks will be provided. A business meeting will follow the presentation. Greenbank Garden Club October general meeting, 9:30 a.m., Oct. 1, at the Greenbank Progressive Clubhouse. Doors will open at 9:30 a.m. for food and social time. A short business meeting will begin at 10 a.m. followed by a program presented by Judy Zugish, co-owner of Bouquet Banque Nursery in Marysville. Contact Penny O’Leary at greenbankgardenclub@ gmail.com or 360-222-0361 for more information.

Saturday Oct. 3 Corn Maze, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily starting Oct. 3 at Engle Family Farms. Entry and Parking at Ebey Bowl on Terry Road. Meerkerk fall garden sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Oct. 3-4, at 3531 Meerkerk Lane, Greenbank. Fall is an ideal time to plant rhododendrons and azaleas. Entrance to the gardens is free on sale days. Contact Joan Bell at meerkerk@ whidbey.net 360-678-1912 for more information. Senior Services of Island County to present “Living Well with Chronic Pain,” 1-3:30 p.m., Oct. 15, at the Freeland Library. This course will continue through Nov. 19. A second workshop, “Living Well with Diabetes or Pre-Diabetes” will be offered from 1-3:30 p.m., Nov. 3-Dec. 8, at the Coupeville Library. The workshops are designed to offer practical skills to individuals living with diabetes or chronic pain and their family members, friends and caregivers. Registration is required. New participants are not admitted after the first two sessions of each work-

shop. Call 360-321-1600, ext. 23 or email debbiem@island seniorservices.com Ham radio operator class, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Oct. 3 and Oct. 10, at the Island County Commissioners Hearing Room in Coupeville. This twoday class will acquaint radio enthusiasts with the rules and technical skills necessary to pass the entry-level federal license exam. The cost of the course is $30 and includes all class materials and a study manual. Registration is required. For more information, contact instructor Ken Sousa at 360-675-4867 or n7axj@ w7avm.org

Sunday Oct. 4 Pet Blessing, 10 a.m., Oct. 4, on the steps of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 207 N. Main Street, Coupeville. Animal lovers may bring their pets to the public pet blessing, a custom conducted in remembrance of St. Francis of Assisi, who is known for teaching how to live in peace with creation. Oct. 4 is his annual feast day. If there is inclement weather, the event will take place in the breezeway between the church and parish hall along NE Third Street. For more information, call 360-678-6536 on Wednesday through Friday from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.

Monday Oct. 5 Thrills & Chills: Meet Author Larry Karp, 1:30 p.m., Oct. 5, at the Coupeville Library. Karp is the author of the Scott Joplin and Dr. Thomas Purdue mysteries. Karp will discuss the books, his writing process and the business of publishing. Books will be available for purchase. Contact Leslie Franzen at lfran zen@sno-isle.org or 360-6784911 for more information. You’ve Come a Long Way: Women’s Issues 1912 to 1929, 5:30 p.m., Oct. 5, at the Coupeville Library. The years 1912-1927 saw some of the biggest changes for women in history. Donning four historically accurate costumes, Tames Alan will take attendees on a journey that highlights the beginning of women’s emancipation. Contact Leslie Franzen at lfranzen@ sno-isle.org or 360-678-4911 for more information.

Tuesday Oct. 6 Choice Edible Mushrooms of the Pacific Northwest and Beyond, 1:30-3:30 p.m., at the Coupeville Library. Free. Learn about the best varieties to look for while wild mush-

room hunting in the Pacific Northwest and beyond as author Daniel Winkler shares his expertise. Contact Leslie Franzen at lfranzen@sno-isle. org or 360-678-4911 for more information. “The Life and Times of Flora Augusta Pearson Engle,” 6:30 p.m., Oct. 6, at the Coupeville High School Performing Arts Center. A new DVD video explores the life and times of Flora Pearson Engle, a woman ahead of her time. Pearson Engle came to Whidbey in 1866 and was an assistant lighthouse keeper. She was known for her community involvement and numerous contributions. This is a free event. DVDs will be available for purchase. Contact Rick Castellano at ed-ichs@whidbey.net or 360678-3310 for more information. www.islandhistory.org Island Transit 2016 Budget Forum, 6 p.m., Oct. 6, at the Island Transit Operations and Administration Building, 19758 State Route 20, Coupeville. Island Transit’s 2016 budget process is underway and IT is seeking input from riders, community partners, employees and residents. Email info@islandtransit.org to comment and provide input, or attend the budget meeting. www.islandtransit. org

Wednesday Oct. 7 Pumpkin Patch and Trolley Ride, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays, Oct. 1-31 at Sherman Pioneer Farm, Terry and Ebey roads. Trolley rides available Fridays and Saturdays or by appointment during the week. Pumpkin is free with the cost of the trolley ride. Also a straw maze for little ones and pumpkin chuckin’. Wednesday Night with the Stars, 5:30 p.m., Oct. 7, at the Coupeville Library. Angelina Jolie directs this true-life tale of Louis Zamperini, the Olympic track star who survived a plane crash in World War II, only to fight for his life against nature and eventually as a prisoner of war. Contact Leslie Franzen at lfranzen@ sno-isle.org or 360-678-4911 for more information.

Ready Readers Preschool Storytime, 9:30 a.m., Oct. 8, at the Coupeville Library. Let imaginations run wild with fun books, sing-alongs and creative activities that prepare young minds for the adventures of reading. Playtime or crafting may follow. For children ages two to five years old with an accompanying caregiver. Contact Leslie Bakker at lbak ker@sno-isle.org or 360-6784911 with more information. Forest Stewardship Coached Planning, a forestry class for landowners, beginning at 5:45 p.m., Oct. 8, at Deer Lagoon Grange. The class runs Thursdays through Dec. 3, with no class held on Nov. 26. A Saturday field trip will take place Oct. 31. This comprehensive university-based forestry class will teach landowners how to make the most of their land. The class costs $210 per person or couple from the same land ownership. Free Septic 101 & Alternative Septic System Class, 9 a.m., Oct. 3, at the Pacific Rim Institute, 180 Parker Road, Coupeville. Free. Learn how to live with your septic system and how to protect it inside and outside your home. www.islandcountyseptic training.com The Wonders of the Pacific Rim Institute, 7:30 p.m., Oct. 8, at the Coupeville Rec Hall. The Whidbey Audubon Society will present its free monthly program which will include a talk by Joe Sheldon. Sheldon will discuss the history of the site, the prairie restoration efforts and the natural history that includes 108 species of birds, 227 species of plants and more than three miles of walking trails. All are welcome. Dine Out for Kids, 11 a.m. to close, Oct. 8, at Ciao! in

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Friday Oct. 9 2nd Friday Nonfiction Book Group: “Behind the Beautiful Forevers,” 10:30 a.m., Oct. 9, at the Coupeville Library. Join in the discussion of this book by Katherine Boo. Contact Leslie Franzen at lfranzen@sno-isle.org or 360-678-4911. Star Party, begins at dark, at Fort Nugent Park, 2075 SW Fort Nugent Road, 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. The event will be cancelled if skies are cloudy. For more information, contact Dan Pullen at 360-679-7664 or icaspub@ juno.com, or visit www.icaswa.webs.com Whidbey Allied Artists Art and Gift Show, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 9-10 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 11, at the Coupeville Rec Hall. Free. Twenty members of Whidbey Allied Artists (WAA) will present their work. WAA will accept donations of non-perishable food to be donated to Gifts from the Heart. WhidbeyArtists@ gmail.com

Saturday Oct. 10 Kick Back! Western Washington Republican RoundUp, 5:30-9 p.m., Oct. 10, at Elks Club in Oak Harbor. Kick

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Sunday Oct. 11 NRA Refuse To Be A Victim Seminar, 2 p.m., Oct. 11, at Central Whidbey Sportsman Association, 397 Safari Road, Coupeville. $25 admission. This four-hour seminar will cover methods that can be used to increase awareness and prevent criminal confrontation. www.nrainstructors. org

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legals LegaL Notices IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR ISLAND COUNTY S I E R R A C O U N T RY CLUB, a Washington Non-Profit Corporation, Plaintiff, vs. HENRY C. PARKER, the Estate of HENRY C. PARKER, ENID M. PARKER, the Estate of E N I D M . PA R K E R , and any and all unknown heirs, successors beneficiaries, and persons claiming any

LegaL Notices interest in the identified r e a l p r o p e r t y by o r t h r o u g h H E N RY C . PARKER or ENID M. PARKER, or both, Defendants. No. 15-2-00528-1 SUMMONS BY PUBLIC AT I O N F O R C O M PLAINT TO QUIET TITLE AND ADVERSE POSSESSION TO : T H E S TAT E O F WASHINGTON, AND TO: HENRY C. PARKER, the Estate of HENRY C. PARKER, ENID M. PARKER, the Estate of ENID M. PARKER, and any and all unknown heirs, successors beneficiaries, and persons claiming any interest in the identified real property by or through HENRY C. PARKER or ENID M. PARKER, or both. You are hereby summoned to appear within sixty days after the date of first publication of this Summons, to wit, within sixty days of September 17, 2015, and defend the aboveentitled action in the above-entitled cour t, and answer the Complaint of the Plaintiff, and ser ve a copy of your Answer upon the undersigned attorney for Plaintiff at his office below stated. In case of your failure to do so, judgment will be rendered against you according to the demand of the Complaint, which has been filed with the Clerk of this court. Such action is to quiet title and extinguish Defendants’ interest in the real property legally described in the Complaint. September 10, 2015 Paul A. Neumiller, WSBA #28124 Attorney for Plaintiff 390 NE Midway Blvd., Suite B201 Oak Harbor, WA 98277-2680 360-675-2567 Legal No. WEX657264 Published: The Whidbey Examiner September 17, 24, October 1, 8, 15, 22, 2015.

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Legal Notice The Island County Board of Commissioners is seeking applicants to fill two positions on the Noxious Weed Control Board. The Board of County Commissioners appoints Noxious Weed Control Board members for 4 year terms, which may be renewed by mutual agreement. T h e N ox i o u s We e d Control Board consists of five voting members, one from each of five geographical areas that best represent the county’s interests. At least four of the voting members need to be engaged in the production of agricultural products. The board members do not receive a salary but will be compensated for actual and necessary expenses incurred in t h e p e r fo r m a n c e o f t h e i r o f f i c i a l d u t i e s. The current openings are for: District II which encompasses the souther n city limits of Oak Harbor along Ft. Nugent Road to Race Road south of Coupeville District IV which encompasses the area from Freeland to the south end of Whidbey Island. Duties as a member of the Noxious Weed Control Board include attending quar terly meetings, regulating the duties and direction of the Weed Control Coordinator’s position and making decisions regarding noxious weed control efforts in Island County. All persons interested in applying should make a written application that includes the signature of at least ten regis-

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tered voters residing in the section supporting the nomination. Application materials may be obtained by contacting Pam Dill at (360) 679-7353 or by email at pamd@co.island.wa.us. Applications should be sent by mail, email or FAX to: Island County Board of Commissioners, Attn: Pam Dill, Re: Noxious Weed Control Board Vacancies, Post Office Box 5000, Coupeville, WA 98239. T h e FA X nu m b e r i s (360) 679-7381 and email applications should be sent to pamd@co.island.wa. us. Application materials should be received no later than 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 30, 2015. Legal No. WEX659863 Published: The Whidbey Examiner October 1, 2015.

Legal No. WEX657909 Published: The Whidbey Examiner October 1, 2015

2006 as Instrument No. 4187571 and the beneficial interest was assigned to Bank of America, N.A., Successor by Merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP FKA Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, LP and recorded February 28, 2012 as Instrument Number 4310580 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Island County, Washington. II. No action comm e n c e d by B a n k o f America, N.A., Successor by Merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP FKA Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, LP, the current Beneficiar y of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrowers’ or Grantors’ default on the obligation secured by the D e e d o f Tr u s t / M o r t gage. Current Beneficiary: Bank of America, N . A . , S u c c e s s o r by Merger to BAC Home Loans Ser vicing, LP FKA Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, LP Contact Phone No: 800-669-6650 Address: 7105 Corporate Drive, Plano, TX 75024 III. The default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/are as foll o w s : FA I L U R E TO PAY WHEN DUE THE F O L L O W I N G AMOUNTS WHICH ARE NOW IN ARREARS: DELINQUENT PAYMENT INF O R M AT I O N F r o m September 1, 2011 To June 2, 2015 Number of Payments 11 $1,184.81 12 $1,120.47 12 $1,303.67 4 $1,182.85 7 $1,208.88 Total $55,316.15 PROMISSORY NOTE INFORMATION Note Dated: N ove m b e r 1 4 , 2 0 0 6 Note Amount: $158,847.00 Interest Pa i d To : Au g u s t 1 , 2011 Next Due Date: September 1, 2011 IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is:

The principal sum of $149,076.03, together with interest as provided in the Note or other instr ument secured, and such other costs and fees as are due under the Note or other instr ument secured, and as are provided by statute. V. The above described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. Said sale will be made without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances on October 9, 2015. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by September 28, 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 before September 28, 2015 (11 days before the sale) the default as set forth in Paragraph III is cured and the Tr u s t e e s ’ f e e s a n d 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 September 28, 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 current Beneficiary, Bank of America, N.A., Successor by Merger to BAC Home Loans Ser vicing, LP FKA Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, LP or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): ADDRESS UNKNOWN SPOUSE O F PAT R I C I A M .

TRASK AKA PATRICIA MAE NOAHTRASK 944 DIANE AVE, OAK HARBOR, WA 98277-0000 PATRICIA MAE NOAHTRASK 944 DIANE AVE, OAK HARBOR, WA 98277 PATRICIA M A E N OA H - T R A S K P O B OX 3 8 5 , O A K HARBOR, WA 98277 by both first class and certified mail on April 17, 2015, proof of which is in the possession 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. 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 fo r i nva l i d a t i n g t h e Tr ustees’ Sale. X. If the Borrower received a letter under RCW 61.24.031: THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE S A L E O F YO U R HOME. You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date 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 COUNSE-

LOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you might 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 Housing Finance Commission: Telephone: (877) 894-4663 or (800) 606-4819 Webs i t e : w w w. w s h f c . o r g The United States Depar tment of Housing and Urban Developm e n t : Te l e p h o n e : (800) 569-4287 Website: www.hud.gov The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attor neys: Telephone: (800) 606-4819 We b s i t e : w w w. h o meownership.wa.gov N OT I C E TO O C C U PANTS OR TENANTS - The purchaser at the Trustee’s Sale is entitled to possession of the proper ty on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the D e e d o f Tr u s t ( t h e o w n e r ) a n d a n yo n e having an interest junior to the Deed of Trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under the Unlawful Detainer Act, Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060; Dated:

June 2,2015 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as Duly Appointed Successor Tr u s t e e B y : A t h e n a Va u g h n , Au t h o r i ze d Signatory MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Cor ps 1700 Seventh Ave nu e, S u i t e 2 1 0 0 S e a t t l e WA 9 8 1 0 1 Phone: (800) 409-7530 TDD: (800) 833-6388 For Reinstatement/Pay Off Quotes, contact MTC Financial Inc. D B A Tr u s t e e C o r p s TRUSTEE’S SALE INFORMATION CAN BE O B TA I N E D O N L I N E AT www.insourcelogi c . c o m . O r d e r N o. WA15-000586-2, Pub Dates 09/10/2015, 10/01/2015 Legal No. WEX656157 Published: The Whidbey Examiner September 10, October 1, 2015.

TOWN OF COUPEVILLE Public Hearing Notice is hereby given t h a t t h e C o u p ev i l l e Town Council will conduct a public hearing at its meeting on Tuesday, October 13, 2015, a t 6 : 3 0 p. m . , o r a s soon as possible thereafter, to consider approving Ordinance No. 723, amending Ordin a n c e N o. 7 1 7 by changing 2015 budget appropriations for the G e n e ra l F u n d . T h e hearing will be held the Coupeville Rec Hall located at 901 NW Alexander Street, Coupeville, Washington. The public is invited to attend and provide comments in person, or submit written comments prior to the meeting. Written comments should be received by the Cler k Tr e a s u r e r, To w n o f Coupeville, 4 NE 7th Street, P.O. Box 725, Coupeville, WA, 98239 before 1:00 p.m. on October 13, 2015. If you have questions, please contact Kelly Beech, Clerk Treasure r , a t To w n H a l l , 678-4461, ext. 7.

T S N o WA 0 8 0 0 0 3 5 1 - 1 5 - 1 A P N 3 6 2 4 3 1 / S8050-00-08017-0 TO No 8493318 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PURSUANT TO THE REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON CHAPTER 61.24 ET. SEQ. I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on October 9, 2015, 10:00 AM, at front entrance City Hall, 865 SE Barrington Dr., Oak Harbor, WA , M T C F i n a n c i a l I n c . d b a Tr u s t e e Cor ps, the undersigned Trustee, will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable, in the form of cash, or cashier’s check or certified 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 Wa s h i n g t o n , t o - w i t : L OT 1 7 , B L O C K 8 , P L AT O F RO L L I N G HILLS DIVISION NO. 1 , AC C O R D I N G TO THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN VOLU M E 6 O F P L AT S , PA G E S 4 3 & 4 4 , RECORDS OF ISLAND COUNTY, WASHINGTON. APN: 362431/S8050-00-080 17-0 More commonly known as 944 DIANE AVE, OAK HARBOR, WA 98277-0000 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated as of November 14, 2006, executed by PATRICIA MAE NOAHTRASK, AS HER S O L E A N D S E PA R AT E P RO P E RT Y a s Trustor(s), to secure obligations in favor of M O RT G AG E E L E C TRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. (“MERS”), as designated nominee for COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC., Beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, recorded November 22,

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Haunting events schedule

Ongoing events through the month:

Corn Maze, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily starting Oct. 3 at Engle Family Farms. Entry and Parking at Ebey Bowl on Terry Road. Scarecrow Corridor, entries displayed all over town. Pick up a map at the chamber or the library and vote for your favorite. Where’s E.B.?, moves locations twice a week. Look for clues in The Whidbey Examiner. Find E.B., snap a selfie with him and send it to the newspaper or the chamber to enter to win a prize. Pumpkin Patch and Trolley Ride, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays, Oct. 1-31 at Sherman’s Pioneer Farm, Terry and Ebey roads. Trolley rides are available Saturdays and Sundays or by appointment during the week. Pumpkin is free with the cost of the trolley ride. Also a straw maze for little ones and pumpkin chuckin’. Saturday, Oct. 10 HarvestFest, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Coupeville Farmers Market. Relay races raise funds for Gifts From the Heart food bank. Also last market of the season. Giant Pumpkin Contest, 11 a.m. to noon at the Coupeville Farmers Market. Prizes for the biggest, prettiest and ugliest pumpkins and zucchini. Adults only pumpkin carving, 2-4 p.m. at Sherman’s Pioneer Farm. Display your results in downtown Coupeville. Oct. 16-17 Fort Casey’s Haunted Fort. Children’s games, food vendors, haunted battery. $10 for adults or $35 for family of 4. Haunted Corn Maze, 5-8 p.m., at Engle Family Farm. Entrance at Ebey Bowl. $10 per person. Bring a flashlight. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Scary Haunted Barn, 6-10 p.m., at Sherman’s Pioneer Farm, $10 per person. Meant for adults and older teens. Oct. 18-29 Family Haunted Barn, 3-6 p.m., Sundays through Thursdays at Sherman’s Pioneer Farm. $5 per person. Children under 12 free. Oct. 23-24 Fort Casey’s Haunted Fort. Children’s games, food vendors, haunted battery. $10 for adults or $35 for family of 4. Haunted Corn Maze, 5-8 p.m., at Engle Family Farm. Entrance at Ebey Bowl. $10 per person. Bring a flashlight. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Scary Haunted Barn, 6-10 p.m., at Sherman’s Pioneer Farm, $10 per person. Meant for adults and older teens.

Oct. 24

Halloween Costume 5K and 1 Mile Run/Walk, 10 a.m. at the Coupeville Elementary School track. Register at www.active.com Pumpkin Painting, 12-2 p.m. at Pacific Northwest Art School. Bring your own pumpkin to decorate. School will provide art supplies and refreshments. Halloween Torchlight Parade, 5 p.m. in downtown Coupeville. Costume judging 4:45 p.m. at Cooks Corner Park. Fall Festival, 5:45-8 p.m. at Coupeville Elementary School. Games and activities for children. Oct. 25 Coupeville’s Great Pumpkin Race, 2-5 p.m. on Alexander Street. Bring your racer for an afternoon of side-by-side single elimination races. Awards include best decoration, most innovative design and best crash. Oct. 26 Haunted Houses of Annapolis, 5:30 p.m. at the Coupeville Library. Visit the 400-year-old town of Annapolis, Md. Oct. 30-31 Haunted Corn Maze, 5-8 p.m., at Engle Family Farm. Entrance at Ebey Bowl. $10 per person. Bring a flashlight. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Scary Haunted Barn, 6-10 p.m., at Sherman’s Pioneer Farm, $10 per person. Meant for adults and older teens. Oct. 31 Halloween Dance and Benefit, 8 p.m. at Coupeville Recreation Hall. Music by Johnny Bulldog. Benefit for Central Whidbey Hearts and Hammers. $10 per person or $20 minimum donation if not in costume.

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HAUNTING: Town prepares for month of events From page 1 merce. With the area’s dry weather, there was some earlier concern the corn wouldn’t grow enough for the maze. “The corn is doing well,” Eccles said Monday. “It’s cut out and we went in and pulled the weeds.” “At nighttime, you won’t be able to see out.” And for the truly brave, the haunted corn maze will be back this year for the last three weekends of the month 5-8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. The Coupeville High School drama club will once again be haunting the maze, Eccles said. Fort Casey is also hoping to get on the Halloween bandwagon, offering a haunted fort Oct. 16-17 and Oct. 23-24. Activities at Fort Casey will include a children’s maze, games, ghost stories in the lighthouse and the haunting of Battery Reuben Turman. However, the event is contingent on volunteers with a deadline set for Oct. 1 to determine the event’s fate. Those interested in volunteering should contact Sharon Sharpe at 360-678-1186. Sherman’s Pioneer Farm will once again offer trolley rides at the pumpkin patch on weekends. The farm is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. seven days a week. The Shermans will also be adding two versions of a haunted barn — one for adults and older teens and one that is more family-friendly. There will also be several opportunities for competition this month with HarvestFest on Saturday, Oct. 10. This marks the last farmers market of the season and the widely

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A corn maze and haunted corn maze will be open throughout the month for scary and nonscary fun. The maze is located on Terry Road near Ebey Bowl. popular relay races, which raise funds for Gifts From the Heart food bank. Also on Oct. 10, try your hand at growing the biggest pumpkin. The Giant Pumpkin Contest will be on display and weighing in 11 a.m. to noon at the market. Saturday, Oct. 24 will be an event packed day with the Fall Festival at Coupeville Elementary School running from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and a Halloween Costume 5K and 1 mile run/walk sponsored by the Coupeville Boys and Girls

Club. Then the Halloween Torchlight Parade will take over downtown Coupeville with costume judging starting at 4:45 p.m. at Cook’s Corner Park and the parade beginning at 5 p.m. On Sunday, Oct. 25 Coupeville’s Great Pumpkin Race will take over Alexander Street between Coveland and Front streets. Sponosored by the Coupeville Historic Waterfront Association, the races will feature handcrafted festive

pumpkin racers. There are also opportunities to get creative painting pumpkins, decorating scarecrows and carving pumpkins. The month will end with a Halloween Dance to benefit Central Whidbey Hearts and Hammers. The dance will be held 8 p.m. at the Coupeville Recreation Hall. For more information of times, dates and locations of Haunting of Coupeville events, go to http://minref.wix.com/ coupeville-halloween

We Are Whidbey Justin Burnett has worked in newspapers for more than 10 years, the past eight on Whidbey. He’s had desks at The Whidbey Examiner and Whidbey News-Times. He’s current editor of the South Whidbey Record. Justin is a believer in good photojournalism. “There’s nothing like an awesome image to help tell a story,” he said. Justin’s favorite story to cover to date was the raising of an anchor potentially linked to Capt. George Vancouver’s famed 17th century exploration of Puget Sound. Burnett grew up in Hawaii on Kauai and Oahu. At 36, he jokes that he’s now an old man with a wife and son, 14, who just started high school. “I’m pretty famous around the office for my dad jokes,” he said. “People love them.

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BARN: Farm using historic barn for haunted fun From page 1 The Coupeville High School tennis team has stepped up to lead the Haunted Barn project, with help from the Sherman family and others in the community. There will be a scarier Haunted Barn for adults and older teens held from 5-8 p.m. on Oct. 16, 17, 23, 24, 30 and 31. Admission is $10. A family-friendly version will take place from 3-6 p.m.

Sunday through Thursday only between Oct. 18-29. Tickets are $5 with childen under 12 admitted for free. Dale Sherman hasn’t been informed yet by his wife Liz if he’ll be part of the frightening cast. “I hope not. I probably will be,” he said. “I’m sure that daughter Shannon and wife Liz will get me in there somehow, but I hope not. I’m going to pretend that I have something to do.”

Sherman’s Pioneer Farm opens at 8 a.m. Saturday to the public and will be open seven days a week this month, though trolley rides to the pumpkin patch only take place Saturdays and Sundays. A pumpkin crop failure due to the dry weather led Sherman to buy pumpkins from two Mount Vernon growers for the first time. Eight acres of pumpkins were lost but three acres of specialty pumpkins survived

as did his signature crop of Sugar Hubbard squash. “I am going to take those (pumpkins) and place them in the field. It just seems ridiculous,” Sherman said. “I’m supposed to have a crew here Thursday for sure. “I hate to buy somebody else’s pumpkins but if I don’t have pumpkins, people won’t come back. I wouldn’t either. But the pumpkins we have out there, they’re gorgeous.”

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Pumpkins decorate the grounds at Sherman’s Pioneer Farm. Most needed to be imported this year due to a crop failure.

B&O: CHWA needs early tax commitments From page 1 startup costs to hold the event the following year. This year, Chambers said the association may have to look at finding sponsors for the first time. They may also have to look at sponsors for some of the other activities the association holds like flower baskets for Front Street, holiday lights, and gingerbread house making. “All those things we do without charge,” Chambers said. Chambers said eight Main Streets get their maximum amount from just one check.

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Because the Main Street program has grown so much, the group petitioned the state legislature last year to double the maximum state allowance. “Bills like this normally take three years to pass so we’re going back again,” Chambers said. And in the meantime, Chambers said Coupeville’s Main Street program needs to be more aggressive earlier in the fiscal year in hopes of collecting B&O taxes. “We strongly believe if we don’t do this in January, we won’t have funds,” Chambers said. “Our goal is to focus on fundraising. “Every penny we make benefits to our historic catchment area.” The group is starting a campaign to educate Coupeville business owners on how they can divert the taxes they already pay to help keep those dollars local. And in January, Chambers said they will host several events where Historic Waterfront Association members will help business owners fill out the necessary paperwork. “The nice thing is a business can pledge Jan. 2, but not have to write the check until December,” Chambers said.

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