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Community rallies to help ailing musician By Kate Daniel Staff Reporter

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John and Beth Tristao on their honeymoon. The community is raising funds for the Tristaos to help ease some of their financial ails caused by a medical emergency.

Within the Whidbey community, John and Beth Tristao are famous for their generosity and dedication to neighbors and friends in need. But after a medical emergency depleted the couple’s finances, community members and friends are rallying to raise funds to aid the couple who has helped so many. Recently, John Tristao suffered a life-threatening cardiac event, known ominously as “the widow-maker.” His aortic valve was torn from the top of his heart into the kidneys; he simultaneously had an aortic aneurysm, also known as an aortic aneurysm dissection. Tristao was airlifted to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, where he underwent emergency surgery.

Friends like Judy Lynn attribute his survival in no small part to the expert care he received. However, the family’s insurance provider had ended its ties with Harborview shortly before the incident, thus leaving the family to foot a bill that is, as Lynn wrote in a press release, “off the charts.” In addition, he has had to undergo a number of subsequent necessary treatments and tests. Due to the severity of the injury, Tristao has also been unable to work for four months. Lynn and numerous others are cooperating to hold a fundraising event to help ease the family’s financial strain, and allow Tristao to heal stress-free. The event will be from 1-6 p.m. Sunday, May 1 at the

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Grant sought to repair wharf fire suppression system

High in the sky

By Megan Hansen Co-Editor

Everyday employees for the Port of Coupeville have to check the compressor on the wharf’s fire suppression system. A series of pipes within the system in the historic structure have leaks that have already been previously patched. If pressure isn’t maintained within the system, it will trigger alarms and sprinklers. And if the wharf’s fire suppression system goes out, the wharf would be shut down. It’s an ongoing issue port commissioners

have been dealing with for several years. Commissioners last week were discussing the possibility of applying for .09 rural economic development funds from Island County to replace the system, an expense of upwards of $100,000-$200,000 depending on the type of system. The problem is, said Damon Stadler, facilities manager for the port, a new system cannot be installed until the wharf’s substructure is fixed and the foundation is level. “The pipes have to be level,” he said.

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Fire district signs on for pilot volunteer program By Ron Newberry Staff Reporter

To address a diminishing candidate pool in an aging community, Central Whidbey Fire & Rescue has evolved over the years in how it recruits volunteer firefighters. Yet, like other volunteer and combination fire service agencies across the country, Central Whidbey still struggles to find prospects. Jerry Helm, the captain in charge of the department’s recruitment and retention, is

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The operator of a powered parachute glides over Ebey’s Landing at sunset Sunday night. The ultralight aircraft typically travels at an air speed of 25-35 mph and can be up in the air for about three hours. This journey capped a beautiful day of unseasonably warm weather on Whidbey Island Sunday, which continued through the early part of the week.

hopeful that a unique opportunity will bring new tools to tackle a decades-old problem. Central Whidbey Fire & Rescue was one of 10 fire service agencies in the United States recently selected to participate in a two-year pilot program aimed at helping to recruit volunteer firefighters. The International Association of Fire Chiefs is sponsoring the program, which addresses the nationwide need of volunteer firefighters at the local level, placing an

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The Whidbey Examiner • Thursday, April 21, 2016

Port debates over the benefit of helping Suva By Megan Hansen Co-Editor

Port of Coupeville commissioners spent more than 30 minutes debating between themselves whether or not to increase moorage rates for the Suva this season. Commissioner William Bell proposed a set 10 percent discount on moorage rates for all nonprofits, which would be a significant increase for the Suva. Bell’s argument was that the Suva takes up space at a significant discount during peak season for the wharf. Other commissioners argued it’s not uncommon for ports to make breaks for new ventures in an incubator-type model. The debate came much to the chagrin of the Coupeville Maritime Heritage Foundation, which spoke of the schooner’s first year success and its contributions to Coupeville and the port specifically. “It offered a historic maritime experience for hundreds of people,” said foundation member Wylie Vracin. “We feel the Suva is being punished by bringing more and more people to the wharf.” Suva representatives came to a special meeting last week and actually requested the port reduce moorage rates even further from what was paid in 2015.

Over a six-month season Suva paid more than $9,000 in moorage fees, not included the $1 per head passenger fee charge. Last year the Suva paid 25 cents per linear foot during the week and 50 cents on weekends. The normal weekend rate is $1. Foundation members said they hope to spend this year getting the work done they need to get the certification to host larger charters. Once the Suva is up and running with all the needed certification, foundation members aim to have the schooner be self-sufficient, providing jobs and bringing money back to the wharf. The Maritime Heritage Foundation was formed to celebrate Coupeville’s maritime heritage and support the wharf, said Mark Saia, foundation member. Eventually money raised by Suva will be donated to help preserve the wharf. After debating back and forth, commissioners John Mishasek and Mike Diamanti agreed fostering the Suva for another year was not an unusual type of project for ports and while they are potentially losing money on moorage now during the busy season, eventually the wharf will gain from having the schooner there. The majority voted to maintain Suva rates the same as last year.

IT to charge on some routes By Jessie Stensland Co-Editor

For the first time in Island Transit’s 29-year history, the agency will begin charging fees this summer — but only on one route. Island Transit board members unanimously voted to reestablish the 412 route and to charge a $2 fare; riders 8 years old and younger will ride free. The 412 route, which is part of the Everett connector, runs from Camano Island to Everett. It was cut in 2014 after state funding for the route dried up, but the funding was reestablished for the current biennium. The board also discussed adding fares on the 411W and 411C routes, but instead decided to work on a fare collection policy to be implemented when route funding is renewed or the route is expanded by the state legislature. The 411W routes runs from Oak Harbor to Skagit County and 411C goes between Camano Island and Skagit County; state grant funding runs out on June 30, 2017.

The decision was a watershed moment for a transit agency that has been famously fare free since the first bus ride on Dec. 1, 1987. For all those years, the agency was funded with a combination of local sales taxes and state and federal grants; Martha Rose, the former director, argued that charging fares would end up costing more than it raised. “I want it on the record that I support a system-wide fare policy,” said Oak Harbor Councilman Rick Almberg, the chairman of the transit board. Other board members have also said it’s inevitable that fares will eventually be charged on other, if not all, routes as well. The main obstacle, however, is funding, especially since grants don’t cover the start-up costs. Two things have pushed the agency toward abandoning the fare-free model. First, there was an accounting and financial debacle. Rose and all the board members were replaced with people who were willing to consider fares. Then, state lawmakers made it clear that future

grant funding would be in jeopardy if Island Transit doesn’t start charging fees. Last year, Rep. Dave Hayes, R-Camano, was able to get funding into 2015-17 state budget to reinstate the 412 route, but the lawmakers required Island Transit to charge fares and recover at least 8 percent of the cost of the route in order to receive the money. Paul Arand, the agency’s financial analyst, said $2 is about the average cost of a bus ride in the region. He estimated that riders will be paying about 6 cents a mile. In comparison, a driver would spend about 13 cents a mile just in fuel to drive the same route. “It’s still a good deal for riders,” he said. “It’s economical.” The board members decided not to offer discounted fares for the disabled, the elderly, students and others because of the complications it would cause. Arand estimated that the route will cost about $350,000 and the fares will generate about $33,500, which would be a 9.6 percent cost recovery.

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Ryan’s House finalizes sale of Countryside Inn By Kate Daniel Staff Reporter

Chris Mangar is just 18 years old, but his youth belies the insight he has gained through firsthand experience, particularly when it comes to the devastating nature of homelessness. He’s a volunteer at Ryan’s House for Youth, the island’s advocacy organization providing services and support for unaccompanied homeless youth; but not long ago, he was one of those young people. It wasn’t until he stepped through the threshold of Ryan’s House that he received the confidence and support he needed to get his life on track. Soon, the non-profit will be able to expand its offerings in order to help even more young people. The dream Ryan’s House staff, volunteers and students have of converting the former Countryside Inn south of Coupeville into a drop-in center and transitional housing is finally coming to fruition after months of diligent fundraising efforts. Ryan’s House finalized the purchase with seller SaviBank last week and staff is planning to move in around May 1. Numerous donations accounted for the majority of the price of the property, though the organization does have a $200,000 loan to pay back to an anonymous donor, and a small mortgage of $50,000. The opening comes almost exactly one year after the opening of Langley’s House of Hospitality, South

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Lori Cavender, executive director of Ryan’s House, and Jerry Lubinski, board president, signed the final papers last week. Whidbey’s first transitional housing center for families and vulnerable adults lacking safe, steady housing. As previously reported, the inn fell into foreclosure late last year, prompting Ryan’s House to work toward purchasing the property. The new space is large enough to accommodate offices for case management, storage for clothing, food and toiletry donations and a drop-in center, with extended hours and additional services offered. It also includes a full kitchen for meal preparation, washers and dryers for laundry, room for a teen health clinic, and, perhaps most importantly, several rooms designated for transitional housing. The clinic is set to open some time in the fall, and applications for transitional housing will be accepted beginning around the same time. Executive Director Lori

Cavender explained that once an on-site staff person is hired and trained, the dropin center will be open 24/7. “We are excited to be able to provide a space where they can shower, eat a nutritious and hot meal and do their laundry in a dignified manner,” Cavender wrote in an email. “We are also excited about the future possibilities of transitional housing, teen medical clinic and 17 acres of land to utilize for gardens and future ventures for the homeless and at risk youth here on the island.” Mangar has a distinctly personal appreciation for the organization, and the ways in which the new center will benefit homeless young people. Until recently, he had been homeless on-and-off since the age of 15. “The first couple of times when I was younger, it was pretty scary,” he said. “As I got older, it happened so much and so often it became one of those common things you come to expect.”

Upon his eighteenth birthday, “Things got a little worse,” Mangar said. His case worker at WorkSource advised him to visit Ryan’s House. He was reluctant, at first. At age 17, while living in Idaho, he had reported to a sheriff’s station that he was without a place to stay, not wanting to be punished for disobeying the town’s curfew. “They said, ‘Well, just don’t get caught, there is nothing we can do for you,’ ” he recalled, adding that he also sought help from a family services agency but received a similar response. “When you go to those offices that are intended to help, it makes you distrustful of the government system,” he said. On an especially cold, rainy day, Mangar finally decided to make the trip to Ryan’s House, a decision which changed his life “tremendously.” “Ryan’s House is the type of environment I have never seen anywhere else,” he said,

adding that he has been in 25 states, visited plenty of service agencies, and stayed in numerous places. “I’ve met thousands of people in a short span of time, but I never felt the warmth that I felt here,” he said. Mangar now has a steady home and job on the island. He said he considers himself fortunate. Though being homeschooled had its pros and cons, he said it enabled him to learn problem-solving and life skills early on, something that was as essential to living on the streets as it was in successfully transitioning into a stable adult life. “I think it would be very beneficial to have a place where young adults can learn how to grow into adulthood,” he said of the new Ryan’s

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House facility and expanded service offerings, which will include life-skills training. Mangar is steadfast in his optimism, contending that he views his experiences not as punishment, but as an opportunity to learn and to share his wisdom with those in similar situations. He also hopes to impart this knowledge to community members and leaders, with the intent of sparking a much-needed conversation on the issue. “There is not really a lot of notice of the actual gravity of the situation. People like me and others, we are the future of this country and the world,” he said, adding that aid such as that offered by Ryan’s House is critical in the formation of a better future for youth and the world.

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The Whidbey Examiner • Thursday, April 21, 2016

Clearing up some info on prairie drain issues Editor, I am concerned about the misrepresentation of the Ebey’s Prairie drainage problem written by Ron Newberry in the April 14 issue of The Whidbey Examiner. I am not criticizing Mr. Newberry. He is one of your best staff reporters and does an excellent job, always. The problem is reporters report what they are told during their interviews. And that is the problem with Newberry’s article titled “Prairie’s Flood of Concerns.” I am going to explain why I feel qualified to comment on the flooding problem. During 1979, I was on crutches for a period of time. It had something to do with a toboggan. Since I could not farm, I was looking for projects I could do. Herb Pickard, owner of Prairie Center Mercantile, owned farmland south of Highway 20. When the state highway was built during the 1960s, the engineers allowed the water runoff to go across Herb’s property which occasionally flooded part of his farmland. He started the process with the SCS (Soil Conservation Service) trying to drain his fields. The project became pretty involved. Herb was a very busy businessman and he let the project drop. I became involved and completed what Pickard had started. Seems as though Pickard’s property drained into Engle’s Pond (by the bowling alley) and across Ebey’s Prairie to Ebey’s Landing. All of the impervious surface areas, hospital, mobile home court, Main Street, the school, etc. drained into the 12-inch pipe. Problem was, the 12-inch pipe had been failing for years. It was installed during the 1920s. Being made of concrete, 12-inch by 12-inch with one-inch thick walls, the tops occasionally collapsed and blew out. I know all about that because I repaired many of the failed areas. In most cases I found trash, bottles, cans, plastic, etc. The entrances into the pipe had not been maintained. A new cross prairie drain tile was needed. With me doing the paper work and SCS drawing the plans and doing the survey work, a contractor was hired and the new 15-inch PVC pipe was installed. The drain pipe was perforated and completely imbedded in pea gravel so that if it contacted water anywhere along its route the water would be drained away. A 12-inch pipe was installed from Engle’s pond to Engle Road. One thing that I absolutely insisted on was that none of the old drain pipes would be hooked up to the new one. All of the old pipes were failing and had trash in them. What the contractor did when he crossed one of the old tiles was to cut the old tile and fill the area with pea gravel so the old tile would drain into the new pipe through the perforations. As I recall the 15-inch drain pipe was designed for a 100-year storm which means that it would suffice for an extremely

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A 15-inch drain line was installed in Ebey’s Prairie around 1980. large source of water runoff. It was also designed for expansion of impervious surfaces such as the new hospital addition. Most of the cost of construction was paid by the SCS. Those benefiting from the new drain pipe paid the rest. The cost was proportioned out according to the amount of impervious surfaces and farm land the participants owned. So, what about Lake Ralph? Well, the old 6-inch tile failed and the owners did not want to repair it. As Newberry reported, the county

installed a catch basin three years ago so Lake Ralph could be drained. Nothing has happened and each year the lake gets larger. One of the problems with that drain line is it begins at Ebey Road and for years there has been no screen over the entrance from the ditch. OK, I have rambled enough but in closing I am listing the misinformation in the Newberry article. n The old 12-inch drain line is concrete, not clay n The 12-inch line was not installed by

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Chinese laborers. The drainage line was installed by the farmers who had the drainage problem. There were only a couple of Chinese left in our area during the 1920s and they were old. n The article stated there was an uphill water problem that drained into Lake Ralph. Not true except for the water from a small portion of Ebey Road. n Since the new 15-inch line was installed there has never been any backup flooding in south Coupeville. n The 15-inch line was not connected to any of the old drain lines. n Replacing the Engle 6-inch line might cost $10,000 but a ditch dug by a tractor like they do on the Skagit flats would cost less than $100. n Yes, many other farm fields have been partially flooded this year. Most of them have never had drain tiles. They were not needed. One exception. There is an old 4-inch clay tile under the Willowood farm (Georgie Smith) pond. It has obviously failed. n As stated previously, the 15-inch tile was designed to take care of additional town expansion. n Quoted from the article, “Those drainage systems are not designed and engineered for that volume of water.” Not true. Yes, that is true with the old tile systems but the 15-inch line that was put in place circa 1980 was designed to take anything Mother Nature could give it.

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Big plans for a Gray whales spotted by small orchard Admiralty Inlet shore toni grove sowin ’n’ the trowel In my last column, I wrote about my burning desire to grow my own tree fruit and how it led me to clear a piece of land and plan an orchard. Once I had the space ready and the deer fencing in place, the time came to tackle the task of choosing the perfect trees to plant. In this column I’ll share with you what choices I made and why. It all began with a Bartlett pear my employer had that needed a home. I was more than willing to adopt it because, as you well know, offering a good deal on a plant to a gardener is like offering a 5-year old a puppy. Who can say no? I don’t have a lot of space and this semi-dwarf Bartlett should only reach 14 -18 feet in height and a little less in spread. Bear in mind this isn’t that much shorter than a standard Bartlett, which can reach 20 feet. In the end, all the trees I planted are semidwarf varieties and should run the gamut from an estimated 12 feet at the shortest to 18 feet at the tallest. It’s important to keep in mind that choosing dwarf or semi-dwarf plants doesn’t mean you’re going to get a bonsai. It’s all relative to the size of a standard variety of tree or shrub. A dwarf barberry is small in comparison to a full-sized barberry, but a dwarf fruit tree may still need a ladder to prune. With one pear in the

ground, I knew I needed another pear as a pollination partner. Remember, pears aren’t self-fertile and require a pear of a different variety for cross pollination. So the second pear I planted was an Anjou. Look for bare root trees when the nurseries acquire them in late winter. This is because they’re a good value, you can see exactly what shape the roots are in and those roots are spread out and not growing in a spiral of doom from being forced to live in a too small pot. Next came a frost peach. I chose it because it’s reputed to do well in our climate, is disease resistant and is a heavy bearer. Peaches are self-fertile, so I didn’t need to plant another variety of peach to ensure fruit development. Finally, I included a rainbow assortment of some of the sweetest and juiciest plums on the market. Shiro is a yellow Japanese plum that is semi-self fertile, so to make sure it produced fruit I paired it with a red Japanese plum, Methley, which needs a pollination partner. I added a European Green Gage plum, which doesn’t require another European plum for fertilization, and a purple plum of mysterious origins that was gifted to me. That’s it so far — seven trees — with room for a few more. There are so many varieties of apples out there I haven’t decided yet which two will earn a spot on my team. And as for cherries, do I want to spend my time battling with the birds? Maybe I’ll just erect an enormous arbor and raise delicious kiwi fruit instead. Stay tuned as my adventures as an orchardist continue.

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A pair of gray whales were spotted near shore in Admirals Cove Sunday in Coupeville. Gray whales are a common sight in April on the east side of Whidbey Island, particularly in the southern portion of Saratoga Passage and Possession Sound. But it’s rare to see them close to shore on Whidbey’s west side in Admiralty Bay. “It’s pretty uncommon,” said Howard Garrett, director of the Freeland-based Orca Network. “That’s the opening to Admiralty Inlet, so they have to come in and out of there. It should be more common but they usually get by without anyone knowing until they show up on the south end of Whidbey.” Aleshia Mitten of Coupeville videotaped the whales as they swam about 50 yards offshore in Admiralty Bay.

Garrett said he and others with the network were wondering if they might be part of the group of about 10 to 12 grays that annually return in the spring to South Whidbey to feed on ghost shrimp mostly in Saratoga Passage and Possession Sound. On Saturday, a pod of Southern Resident orcas passed through Admiralty Inlet and were headed back to the San Juans following an extended stay in Saratoga Passage and Holmes Harbor. Reports of 11 or 12 orcas spent five consecutive days traveling in and out of Holmes Harbor, which is rare place for the marine mammals to venture. “Unheard of,” Garrett said. “It’s still a mystery. I don’t understand it yet. The thought was maybe they were there to have a baby. We had heard there were a lot of blackmouth chinook salmon there, but their behavior didn’t look like foraging. It was socializing.”

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The Whidbey Examiner • Thursday, April 21, 2016

Ford sets new track record; baseball, tennis win By Jim Waller Staff Reporter

Highlights of Coupeville High School athletic action last week included a new school track record and conference wins for the baseball and tennis teams. Jordan Ford pole-vaulted 12 feet at the Cashmere Invitational Saturday, breaking his own CHS mark by three inches. The baseball and tennis teams both built early leads and then held on to defeat Chimacum. On the diamond, the Wolves won 7-6 on the road on Thursday. The tennis team nipped the visiting Cowboys 4-3 Friday. The softball team lost twice 7-4, first at Lynden Christian Tuesday and then at Chimacum Thursday. The soccer team slipped 2-1 to visiting Port Townsend Thursday.

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In addition to Ford’s school record, the Wolves won two events at Cashmere. Dalton Martin captured the discus (155-05) and finished second in the shot put (45-03). Lauren Grove, Lindsey Roberts, Sylvia Hurlburt and Makana Stone won the 4x200 relay (1:48.65) and placed second in the 4x100 (51.93). Stone also finished third in the 100 (13.36) and 800 (2:25.86). As a team, the Wolves were seventh out of 15 boys teams with 68 points. The girls finished eighth out of 16

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Sage Renninger returns a shot in her first doubles 6-0, 6-1 win with Payton Aparicio against Chimacum Friday. with 60. Okanogan (190) took the boys title, and Cascade of Leavenworth (170) claimed the girls. Coupeville also competed in a four-team Olympic League meet at Port Townsend along with Sequim and Port Angeles Thursday. Stone won three events (100, 13.21; 200, 27.1; 400, 1:00.78) and Martin finished first in two (discus, 136-10; javelin, 129-11). Earning seconds were Danny Conlisk (800, 2:15.7), Mitchell Losey (javelin, 12706), Lathom Kelley (long jump, 18-06.75), Ryan Griggs (triple jump, 36-01), McKen-

Steller takes 7th in Island Marathon James Steller finished seventh in the Whidbey Island Marathon to lead Central Whidbey participants in the 15th running of the event. Steller covered the 26.2 miles in 3:13. Maria Summers placed 104th (33rd among women, 4:52:45) and Daniel Verble 113th (77th among men, 5:02.30) out of 138. The event featured three other races. Twenty-one Coupeville runners were among the 727 who took on the half marathon. Reed Harbeck led all Coupeville males by placing ninth (eighth among men, 1:34.13). Holly Salinger (1:41.50) was 10th among

women and 32 overall. The 10K featured 204 runners with nine from Coupeville. Zach Harris (11th among men, 52:13) led the way by placing 17th; Terri Eggers was 136th (89th among women, 1:14:18). In the 5K, 174 took part and Coupeville was represented by five. Marian Quarrier was 14th (fifth among women, 26:56), and Jaschon Baumann placed 20th (11th among men, 27:43). Jim Waller photo

Right: James Steller runs to seventh place in the Whidbey Island Marathon Saturday.

zie Meyer (300 hurdles, 58.21), Skyler Lawrence (discus, 8303) and Lauren Grove (long jump, 14-00.75; triple jump, 29-02.5). Coupeville, Port Townsend and North Mason meet at Olympic High School at 3:15 p.m. Thursday, April 21.

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The Wolves scored five runs in the first inning, Chimacum eventually came back to even the score, then Coupeville scored twice in the sixth inning to get the win. Julian Welling and Matt

Hilborn each had two hits; Hunter Smith recorded a double; and CJ Smith, Cole Payne and Clay Reilly singled. Coupeville coach Marc Aparicio used 13 players in the game and called the win “a great team effort,” adding, “(I’m) very proud of the kids for playing strong — great start for the league games.” The Wolves (2-0, 5-7) host Port Townsend (0-2, 0-8) at 4 p.m. Thursday, April 21.

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In addition to the win over Chimacum, the Wolves blanked host Friday

Harbor 5-0 Monday in a nonleague match. Against Chimacum, Coupeville went ahead 3-0, then the Cowboys bounced back to knot the score at 3-3. The third doubles team of Kamryn St. Onge and Kenzie LaRue won 6-2, 6-2 to give the Wolves the winning point. Other winners: Sydney Autio, 6-4, 6-3; Sage Renninger/Payton Aparicio, 6-0, 6-1; and McKenzie Bailey and Jazmine Franklin, 6-1, 6-0. Winners at Friday Harbor were Valen Trujillo, 8-0; Autio, 8-0; Renninger/Aparicio, 8-1; Bailey/Franklin, 8-3; and Bree Daigneault/Maggie Crimmins, 8-5. Coupeville (1-0, 3-3) goes to Granite Falls (3-4) for a non-league match at 3:30 p.m. Friday, April 22.

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Both games ended in the same score, but there was a

contrast in the Wolves’ performances in the two. Coupeville played well against top-ranked Lynden Christian in what coach Kevin McGranahan called “a good loss.” The teams were tied at 1 heading into the bottom of the fourth, then the Lyncs scored six times with the help of a few Coupeville errors. Coupeville scored three times in the seventh and left the bases loaded. Katrina McGranahan had two triples, a double and an RBI; Veronica Crownover added three singles and two RBI; and Sarah Wright rapped an RBI single. In the loss to Chimacum, “the girls were not their usual selves,” coach McGranahan said. Coupeville rallied late, scoring twice in both the sixth and seventh innings and leaving the bases full both times. Katrina McGranahan had two hits, two runs and two RBI; Hope Lodell doubled; and Wright, Mikayla Elfrank and Tamika Nastali singled. Coupeville (1-1, 6-3) go to Port Townsend (0-2, 0-6) at 4:15 p.m Thursday, April 21.

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Coupeville opened conference play with the 2-1 loss to Port Townsend. “It was a hard fought game where either team could have come out on top,” coach Kyle Nelson said. Abraham Leyva Elenes tallied the Coupeville goal, keeping his string of scoring in each match this season alive. The Wolves (0-1, 3-5-1), who had a three-match winning streak snapped with the loss, will play at Chimacum (0-1, 1-5) at 4 p.m. Thursday, April 21.

Coupeville’s Knoblich places in state meet Coupeville’s Ryanne Knoblich placed in all three events at the Washington State Tumbling and Trampoline Championships in Maple Valley Sunday, April 10. Knoblich, who competes for the Island Flyers based out of the Leaps and Bounds Dance and Tumbling Center in Oak Harbor, finished third in tumbling and trampoline and fifth in double mini trampoline. Knoblich’s efforts qualified her for the national finals in Tulsa in July. First, however, the Flyers will compete in the regional tournament April 29-May 1 in Las Vegas. Thirteen Flyers, coached by Cindi Quinn, took part in the state meet, and all finished sixth or better in each discipline.

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whidbey island’s community calendar Nordic Wood Car ving Demonstration, 1-4 p.m. Thursday, April 21, 63 Jacobs Road, Coupeville. Coupeville woodcarvers Dick Weber, Phil Kemphill and Chris Eliassen will discuss and demonstrate Scandinavian flat plain figure carving at the Nordic Lodge monthly craft meeting. Samples of completed works will be on display. A $5 donation is requested. http://whidbeyis landnordiclodge.wordpress. com Planting Native Plants at Ebey’s Overlook, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, April 21 and Saturday, April 23, at Ebey’s Overlook parking lot. The Pacific Rim Institute is seeking volunteers to help out-plant Roemer’s fescue and other native plants. Bring a sack lunch. Call 360-678-5586 to confirm participation. www. pacificriminstitute.org

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Ebey’s Reserve 50-hour FilmSlam, registration deadline April 29. Form a team of up to six people, grab a camera and create a 3-6 minute-long short film shot within Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve, all within 50 hours. Surprise challenges will be part of the fun. The FilmSlam kickoff is at 5:30 p.m. Friday, May 6, at the Pacific Rim Institute. The FilmSlam will take place from 6:30 p.m. Friday, May 6 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday, May 8. The film festival will take place at 5:30 p.m. June 11, at Coupeville High School. Visit www.nps.gov/ebla for more information.

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WHIDBEY WEATHER SUMMARY

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YTD Rain

Last Year

Blue Goose Inn, Coupeville

0.36

8.19

7.07

Crockett Lake, Haglund

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10.25

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Fawn Run, Bachert

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0.25

8.97

9.47

Fort Casey, Barnes

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0.26

6.78

7.82

Greenbank, Mercer

0.12

12.04

7.75

NAS Whidbey, Weather Desk

0.31

7.51

7.77

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legals LegaL Notices B ey n o n , 1 9 6 0 0 S W 1 2 9 t h Ave Tu a l a t i n , OR 97062, is seeking c ove ra g e u n d e r t h e Washington State Department of Ecology’s Construction Stormwater NPDES and State Waste Discharge General Permit. The proposed project, Coupeville High School Track & Field Improvements, is located at 501 S Main St in Coupeville in Island County. This project involves approximately 2.25 acres of soil disturbance for construction activities r e l a t e d t o i m p r ove ments to the existing track & field facilities and associated stormwater utilities. The receiving waterbody is onsite infiltration with overflows to the existing public stormwater system in the South Main Street right-ofway. Any persons desiring to present their views to the Washington State Department of Ecology regarding this application, or interested in Ecology’s action on this application, may notify Ecology in writing no later than 30 days of the last date of publication of this notice. Ecology reviews public comments and considers whether discharges from this project would cause a measurable change in receiving water quality, and, if so, whether the project is necessar y and in the overriding public interest according to Tier II antidegradation requirements under WAC 173-201A320. Comments can be submitted to: Department of Ecology A t t n : Wa t e r Q u a l i t y Program, Construction Stormwater P.O. Box 47696, Olympia, WA 985047696 Legal No. WEX692195 Published: The Whidbey Examiner April 14, 21, 2016. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF A DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR TREE CUTTING AT AULT FIELD ON NAVAL AIR STATION WHIDBEY ISLAND, OAK HARBOR, WASHINGTON The U.S. Department of the Navy (Navy) invites the public to review and comment on a Draft Environmental Assessment (EA) for Tree Cutting at Ault Field on Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Oak Harbor, WA. The Draft EA is available at:

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http://go.usa.gov/tAr4. The Draft EA is also available in hardcopy for public review at the following libraries: Oak Harbor (865 SE Barrington Dr), Coupeville ( 7 8 8 N W A l ex a n d e r St), Anacor tes (1220 10th St), and La Conner (614 Morris St). The purpose of the proposed action is to e n s u r e Au l t F i e l d ’s Runway 25 can safely support current and future mission requirements. The proposed action is needed to comply with airfield safety zones defined in Federal Aviation Regulation Part 77 and aircraft elevation approach minimum requirements defined in Ault Field’s Ter minal Instrument Procedures. The Navy proposes to cut down and leave-in-place 7.6 acres of alder trees on a 9.5-acre site east of Runway 25. The proposed action consists o f fe l l i n g t h e t r e e s, which average 125 feet in height, to eliminate visual obstructions to aircraft approaching the runway for landing. The proposed action is planned to take 8 days and would occur between September and December 2016. Future vegetation clearing at the 9.5-acre site would occur in perpet u i t y t o p r eve n t r e growth of visual obstructions to runway operations. The Navy is accepting written comments on the Draft EA, which must be received by May 13, 2016 to be considered by the Navy as it prepares the Final EA. Comments may be sent by email tomailto: NWNEPA@navy.mil or by U.S. Mail to NAS Whidbey Island Tree C u t t i n g E A Te a m , NAVFAC Nor thwest, 1 1 0 1 Ta u t o g C i r c l e, Room 203, Silverdale, WA 98315. For media queries, please contact Michael Welding at michael.welding@ navy.mil. Legal No. WEX691785 Published: The Whidbey Examiner April 7, 14, 21, 2016.

Defendants. Case No.16-2-00163-1 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION THE STATE OF WASHINGTON TO THE SAID: UNKNOWN HEIRS & DEVISEES OF P. H. AND ADA H. MACKIE; UNKNOWN HEIRS & DEVISEES OF BERNICE N. MACKIE; AND UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVIS E E S O F A N I TA CONDON. You are hereby summoned to appear within 60 days after the date of the first publication of this summons, to wit, within 60 days after the 17th of March, 2016, and defend the above-entitled action in the above-entitled court, and answer the complaint of the plaintiff, Sandra E. Dolstad, and serve a copy of your answer upon the undersigned attorney for plaintiffs, Carolyn Cliff, at her office below stated; and in case of your failure so to do, judgment will be rendered against you according to the demand of the complaint, which has been filed with the clerk of said court. One object of the action is to eliminate any interest you may have in property on the south end of Whidbey Island, in Island County, Washington, that is described in detail in the complaint. DATED this 10th day of March, 2016. CAROLYN CLIFF Attor ney for Plaintiff Sandra E. Dolstad /s/ Carolyn Cliff WSBA No. 14301 P. O. Box 925 120 Second Street, Ste. C Langley, WA 98260 Island County, Washington Legal No. WEX688066 Published: The Whidbey Examiner March 17, 24, 31, April 7, 14, 21, 2016.

GIVEN that the undersigned Weinstein & Riley, P.S., will on April 29, 2016 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 O T 1 2 , P L AT O F PARKLAND SUBDIVISION NO. 1, AN ADDITION TO OAK HARBOR, AS PER PLAT RECORDED IN VOLU M E 6 O F P L AT S , PAGE 29, RECORDS OF ISLAND COUNTY, WASHINGTON. SITUATED IN ISLAND COUNTY, WASHINGTON. which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated September 4, 2012, recorded September 25, 2012, under Recorder’s/Audit o r ’s F i l e N u m b e r 4323609 records of Island County, Washington, from Mer nie E. Robinson and Lori L. Robinson, Husband and Wife, as Grantor, to Fidelity National Title Group - Chicago Title, 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 Quicken Loans Inc. and its successors and assigns as Beneficiary. Quicken Loans Inc. is now the beneficiary of the deed of trust. The sale will be made without any warranty concerning the title to, or the condition of the property. II No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Grantor’s default on the obligat i o n s e c u r e d by t h e Deed of Trust. III The default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/are as follows: i) Failure to pay the following amounts, now in arrears: Amount due to reinstate by January 18, 2016 Monthly Payments: Delinquent Monthly Payments Due: From 09/01/2014 through 01/01/2016 2 payment(s) at $1072.06 2 payment(s) at $1089.57 12 payment(s) at $1079.01 1 payment(s) at $1113.40 Total: $18,384.78 Accrued Late Charges: $565.60 Recoverable Balance: $2,209.22 TOTAL DEFAULT: $21,159.60 IV The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is

$184,265.82, together with interest from August 01, 2014 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 April 29, 2016. The payments, late charges, or other defaults must be cured by April 18, 2016 (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 April 18, 2016 (11 days before 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 April 18, 2016 (11 days before the sale date), and before the sale by the Borrower, Grantor, any Guarantor, or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance paying the entire principal and interest secured by the D e e d o f Tr u s t , p l u s costs, fees, and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI A written notice of default was transmitted by the beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): Estate of Mer nie E. Robinson 1343 NE 10th Ave Oak Harbor, WA 98277 Heirs and Devisees of Mernie E. Robinson 1343 NE 10th Ave Oak Harbor, WA 98277 John Doe Unknown Spouse of Lori L. Robinson 1343 NE 10th Ave Oak Harbor, WA 98277 Lori L. Robinson 1343 NE 10th Ave Oak Harbor, WA 98277 by both first-class and certified mail on March 9, 2015, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served on March 9, 2015, 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 pos-

session of proof of such service or posting. VII T h e Tr u s t e e w h o s e name and address are set forth will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above-described property. IX Anyone having objections to this sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objection if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale. X NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS The purchaser at the Trustee’s Sale is entitled to possession of the proper ty on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the deed of trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale, the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. If the Trustee’s Sale is set aside for any reason, the submitted bid will be for thwith returned without interest and the bidder will have no right to purc h a s e t h e p r o p e r t y. Recover y of the bid amount without interest constitutes the limit of the bidder’s recourse a g a i n s t t h e Tr u s t e e and/or the Beneficiary. XI NOTICE TO ALL PERSONS AND PARTIES WHO ARE GUARANTORS OF THE OBLIGATIONS SECURED BY THIS DEED OF TRUST: (1) The Guarantor may be liable for a deficiency judgment to the extent the sale price obtained at the Trustee’s Sale is less than the debt secured by the Deed of Trust; (2) The Guarantor has the same rights to reinstate the debt, cure the default, or repay the debt as is given to the grantor in order to a v o i d t h e t r u s t e e ’s sale; (3) The Guarantor will have no right to redeem the proper ty a f t e r t h e Tr u s t e e ’s Sale; (4) Subject to such longer periods as a r e p r ov i d e d i n t h e Washington Deed of Tr u s t A c t , C h a p t e r 61.24 RCW, any action

brought to enforce a guaranty must be commenced within one year after the Trustee’s Sale, or the last Trustee’s Sale under any deed of trust granted to secure the same debt; and (5) In any action for a deficiency, the Guarantor will have the right to establish the fair value of the property as of the date of the Tr ustee’s Sale, less prior liens and encumbrances, and to limit its liability for a deficiency to the difference between the debt and the greater of such fair value or the sale pr ice paid at the Trustee’s Sale, plus interest and costs. DATED: Januar y 20, 2016 WEINSTEIN & RILEY, P.S. Successor Trustee By:/s/William L. Bishop, Jr. William L. Bishop, Jr., Assistant Secretary 2001 Western Avenue Suite 400 Seattle, WA 98121 206-269-3490 State of Washington ) ) ss. County of King ) On this 20 day of January 2016, 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 , the corporation that executed the foregoing instrument and acknowledged the said instrument to be the free and voluntary act and deed of said c o r p o ra t i o n , fo r t h e 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 My Appt. Exp.: 04/09/2016 Legal No. WEX679253 Published: The Whidbey Examiner March 31, April 21, 2016

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 : THE EAST 132 FEET OF THE SOUTHWEST Q UA RT E R O F T H E NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 19, TOWNSHIP 29 NORTH, RANGE 3 EAST W.M.; TOGETHER WITH A NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT FOR INGRESS, EGRESS AND UTILI T I E S OV E R , ACROSS AND UNDER THE NORTH 30.00 FEET OF THE SOUTH HALF OF THE NORTH HALF OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 19, TOWNSHIP 29 NORTH, RANGE 3 EAST W.M., EXCEPT THE WEST QUARTER THEREOF. S I T U AT E I N T H E COUNTY OF ISLAND, STATE OF WASHINGT O N . A P N : R32919-471-4260/515 927 More commonly known as 2720 SUNSHINE LN, CLINTON, WA 98236-9100 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated as of August 23, 2007, executed by FREDERICK ANDREW LEWIS-SMITH AND ALEXANDRA M. LEWIS-SMITH, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS WITH RIGHT OF SURVIVORSHIP as Trustor(s), to secure obligations in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. (“MERS”), as designated nominee for QUICKEN LOANS INC., Beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, recorded August 28, 2007 as Instrument No. 4210589 and the beneficial interest was assigned to U.S. Bank Trust, N.A. as Trustee for LSF9 Master Participation Trust and recorded April 6, 2015 as Instrument Number 4376136 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Island County, Washington. II. No action commenced by U.S. Bank Trust, N.A. as Trustee for LSF9 Master Participation Trust, the current Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrowers’ or Grantors’ default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust/Mor tgage. Current Beneficiary: U.S. Bank Tr ust, N.A. as Trustee for LSF9 Master Participation Trust Contact Phone No: 800-401-6587 Address: 13801 Wireless Way, Oklahoma City, OK 73134 III. The default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/are as follows: FAILURE TO PAY WHEN

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF ISLAND SANDRA E. DOLSTAD, an unmarr ied woman, Plaintiff, vs. The UNKNOWN HEIRS & DEVISEES O F P. H . M A C K I E AND ADA H. MACKIE; The UNKNOWN HEIRS & DEVISEES OF BERNICE N. MACKIE; The UNKNOWN HEIRS & DEV I S E E S O F A N I TA C O N D O N ; DAV I D V. FOX, in his capacity as the apparent heir by i n t e s t a c y o f A N I TA C O N D O N ; J AY N GOLDSEN, an unmarried woman, and KAREN GOLDSEN, an unmarried woman,

Reference: Lor i L. Robinson and Mernie E. Robinson (Estate of), 46755243 R e fe r e n c e N o ( s ) o f Documents Assigned or Released: 4323609 Document Title: NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Grantor: Weinstein & Riley, P.S. Grantee: Mer nie E. Robinson and Lori L. Robinson, Husband and Wife Abbreviated Legal Description as Follows: L O T 1 2 , P L AT O F PARKLAND SUBDIVISION NO. 1, AN ADDITION TO OAK HARBOR, VOL 6, PG 29 Assessor’s Proper ty Ta x Pa r c e l / A c c o u n t N o ( s ) : S7655-00-01012-0 WE ARE A DEBT C O L L E C TO R . T H I S COMMUNICATION IS A N AT T E M P T T O C O L L E C T A D E B T, AND ANY INFORMAT I O N O B TA I N E D WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE I NOTICE IS HEREBY

T S N o WA 0 8 0 0 1 7 3 7 - 1 5 - 1 A P N R32919-471-4260/515 9 2 7 T O N o 1 5 0 2 4 1 9 6 2 - WA - M S I N OT I C E O F T RU S TEE’S SALE PURSUA N T TO T H E R E VISED CODE OF WASHINGTON CHAPTER 61.24 ET. SEQ. I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on May 20, 2016, 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

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DUE THE FOLLOWING AMOUNTS WHICH ARE NOW IN ARREARS: DELINQUENT PAYMENT INF O R M AT I O N F r o m May 1, 2010 To January 15, 2016 Number of Payments 69 $ 2 , 2 1 5 . 3 2 To t a l $ 1 5 2 , 8 5 7 . 0 8 L AT E CHARGE INFORMATION May 1, 2010 Januar y 15, 2016 $2,879.76 PROMISSORY NOTE INFORMATION Note Dated: August 23, 2007 Note Amount: $417,000.00 Interest Paid To: April 1, 2010 Next Due Date: May 1, 2010 IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $417,000.00, 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 May 20, 2016. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by May 9, 2016, (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 May 9, 2016 (11 days before the sale) the default as set forth in Paragraph III is cured and the Trustees’ 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 May 9, 2016 (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 Bene f i c i a r y, U. S . B a n k Trust, N.A. as Trustee for LSF9 Master Participation Trust or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): ADDRESS ALEXANDRA M. LEWIS-SMITH 2720 SUNSHINE LN, CLINTON, WA 98236-9100ALEXANDRA M. LEWIS-SMITH 1005 NORTHRUP ROA D A PA RT M E N T B , B E L L E V U E , WA 98008ALEXANDRA M. LEWIS-SMITH 19517 8 6 T H AV E W, E D M O N D S , W A 98026ALEXANDRA M.

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LEWIS-SMITH 2720 EAST SUNSHINE LANE, CLINTON, WA 98236ALEXANDRA M. LEWIS-SMITH 2720 SUNSHINE LN, CLINT O N , W A 98236FREDERICK ANDREW LEWISSMITH 2720 SUNSHINE LN, CLINTON, W A 98236-9100FREDERICK ANDREW LEWIS-SMITH 1005 N O RT H RU P ROA D APARTMENT B, BELL E V U E , W A 98008FREDERICK ANDREW LEWISSMITH 19517 86TH AV E W, E D M O N D S, WA 9 8 0 2 6 F R E D E RICK ANDREW LEWIS-SMITH 2720 EAST SUNSHINE LANE, CLINTON, WA 98236FREDERICK ANDREW LEWISSMITH 2720 SUNSHINE LN, CLINTON, WA 98236 by both first class and certified mail on November 24, 2015, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served, if applicable, with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in Pa r a g r a p h I a b o ve , and the Tr ustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in 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 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 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 COUNSELOR 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 assis-

tance 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 Commiss i o n : Te l e p h o n e : (877) 894-4663 or (800) 606-4819 Webs i t e : w w w. w s h f c . o r g The United States Depar tment of Housing and Urban Developm e n t : Te l e p h o n e : (800) 569-4287 Website: www.hud.gov The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors 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: January 15,2016 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as Duly Appointed Successor Tr u s t e e B y : J e s s i c a Cimarusti, Authorized 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. WA15-002103-2, Pub Dates 04/21/2016, 05/12/2016 Legal No. WEX694375 Published: The Whidbey Examiner April 21, May 12, 2016.

signed 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 : T H AT P O RT I O N O F THE G.W. ALLEN DONATION LAND CLAIM AND THAT PORTION O F G OV E R N M E N T L OT 8 I N S E C T I O N 3 5 , TO W N S H I P 3 3 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE WILLAMETTE MERIDIAN, DESCRIBED AS FOLL OW S : B E G I N N I N G AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE P L AT O F G O L D I E ROA D AC R E S, AC C O R D I N G TO T H E R E C O R D E D P L AT T H E R E O F I N VO L U M E 4 O F P L AT S , PAGE 31, RECORDS OF ISLAND COUNTY, WASHINGTON; THENCE WESTERLY ALONG THE NORTH BOUNDARY OF SAID P L AT, A D I S TA N C E OF 136 FEET; THENCE NORTH 105 FEET; THENCE EAST OF THE WEST LINE O F G O L D I E ROA D ; THENCE SOUTHERLY A L O N G W E S T LINE OF SAID GOLDI E ROA D TO T H E POINT OF BEGINN I N G . A P N : R13335-422-3530/429 29 More commonly known as 526 EASY S T, O A K H A R B O R , WA 9 8 2 7 7 w h i c h i s subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated as of January 12, 2012, executed by MICHAEL L. RUTLEDGE, AND PAU L A RU T L E D G E , HUSBAND AND WIFE as 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 BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., Beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, recorded January 25, 2012 as Instrument No. 4308742 and the beneficial interest was assigned to Nationstar Mortgage LLC and recorded August 3, 2015 as Instrument Number 4383181 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Island County, Washington. II. No action commenced by Nationstar Mortgage LLC, the current Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrowers’ or Grantors’ default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust/Mor tgage. Current Beneficiary: Nationstar Mortgage LLC Contact Phone No: 800-306-9027 Address: 8950 Cypress Water Blvd., Coppell, TX 75019 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: DELINQUENT PAYMENT INF O R M AT I O N F r o m May 1, 2015 To December 21, 2015 Numb e r o f Pay m e n t s 2 $1,224.47 6 $1,221.92 Total $9,780.46 LATE CHARGE INFORMATION May 1, 2015 December 21, 2015 $161.80 PROMISSORY NOTE INFORMATION Note Dated: January 12, 2012 Note Amount: $205,570.00 Interest Paid To: April 1, 2015 Next Due Date: May 1, 2015 IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $194,021.41, 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 April 29, 2016. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by April 18, 2016, (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 April 18, 2016 (11 days before the sale) the default as set forth in Paragraph III is cured and the Tr ustees’ fees and costs a r e p a i d . Pay m e n t must be in cash or with cashiers’ or cer tified checks from a State or fe d e r a l l y c h a r t e r e d bank. The sale may be terminated any time after the April 18, 2016 (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 Tr ust. VI. A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the current Beneficiary, Nationstar Mor tgage LLC or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): ADDRESS MICHAEL L. RUTLEDGE 526 EASY S T, O A K H A R B O R , WA 98277 MICHAEL L. RUTLEDGE 11622 42ND DRIVE SE, EVERETT, WA 98208 MICHAEL L. RUTLEDGE 503 EAST WASHINGT O N S T, M O U N T V E R N O N , WA 98274-3936 MICHAEL L. RUTLEDGE 526 NE EASY STREET, OAK HARBOR, WA 98277 PAU L A RU T L E D G E 5 2 6 E A S Y S T, OA K HARBOR, WA 98277

PAU L A RU T L E D G E 11622 42ND DRIVE S E , E V E R E T T, WA 9 8 2 0 8 PAU L A RU TLEDGE 526 EASY ST, O A K H A R B O R , WA 9 8 2 7 7 - 3 5 0 6 PAU L A RUTLEDGE 526 NE EASY STREET, OAK HARBOR, WA 98277 by both first class and cer tified mail on November 10, 2015, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served, if applicable, with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in Pa r a g r a p h I a b o ve , and the Tr ustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in 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 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 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 COUNSELOR 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 Commiss i o n : Te l e p h o n e : (877) 894-4663 or (800) 606-4819 Webs i t e : w w w. w s h f c . o r g The United States Depar tment of Housing and Urban Developm e n t : Te l e p h o n e : (800) 569-4287 Website: www.hud.gov The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors 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: December 21, 2015 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as Duly Appointed Successor Tr u s t e e B y : Pa t r i ck Lynch, Authorized Signatory MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps 1700 Seventh Avenue, Suite 2100 Seattle WA 98101 Phone: ( 800) 409-7530 TDD: ( 8 0 0 ) 8 3 3 - 6 3 8 8 Fo r Reinstatement/Pay Off Quotes, contact MTC Financial Inc. DBA Trustee Corps TRUSTEE’S SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ONLINE AT w w w. h o m e s e a r c h . com. Order No. WA15-001993-2, Pub Dates 03/31/2016, 04/21/2016 Legal No. WEX690521 Published: The Whidbey Examiner March 31, April 21, 2016.

T S N o WA 0 8 0 0 1 7 4 0 - 1 5 - 1 A P N R13335-422-3530/429 2 9 T O N o 1 5 0 2 4 2 0 0 5 - WA - M S I N OT I C E O F T RU S TEE’S SALE PURSUA N T TO T H E R E VISED CODE OF WASHINGTON CHAPTER 61.24 ET. SEQ. I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Apr il 29, 2016, 10:00 AM, at the main entrance to the City Hall located at 865 SE Barrington Drive, Oak Harbor WA 98277, MTC Financial I n c . d b a Tr u s t e e Cor ps, the under-

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FIRE: Wharf fire system in need of repairs From page 1 The cost of fixing the wharf’s pilings is estimated to cost about $500,000 and could take anywhere from two to five years. A project to fix just the leaking pipes of the existing system would cost an estimated $8,000-$10,000. Commissioners agreed the temporary fix would be the best option until the piling project is handled. Commissioner John Mishasek will be working at applying for grant funding for the project. And while .09 funds are generally granted for projects that aid economic development, commissioner said they hope the Council of Governments, which allocates the funds, will see that the repair project is vital to the port’s economic structure and the businesses that operate out of the wharf.

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PILOT: Fire district looks at ways to increase volunteers From page 1 emphasis on recruiting more women and minorities. Helm only learned about the program a month ago, then teamed up with two volunteer firefighters to write essays as part of the application process to be considered for the grant. By being selected, Central Whidbey Fire will receive marketing tools, materials and training to enhance their recruiting efforts and look at the process in new ways. Helm will attend two national workshops to gain new

perspectives and learn new recruiting methods. “This is an extremely rare and valuable opportunity for a small department on little old Whidbey Island to have some national help addressing a problem that volunteer and combination departments across the country are experiencing as well,” Helm said. “It doesn’t happen very often where you can get direct help from big brother, so to speak, on getting your message out and things like that. For us to be able to have that opportunity, I think, is pretty special.”

As part of the program, Central Whidbey Fire will receive assistance in public outreach efforts and access to an online management system to help track and manage potential volunteer candidates. Helm will serve as project manager. Fire Chief Ed Hartin and Fire Commissioner Steve Hutchinson also will actively participate in the program. Hutchinson served 27 years as a volunteer firefighter with the department. Central Whidbey Fire serves roughly 8,200 residents with a department made up of paid (full-time and part-

time) and volunteer firefighters. Since the mid 1990s, the department has struggled with declining numbers of volunteer firefighters and currently has 20. Factors that have impacted volunteer recruitment include an aging demographic and more two-income and commuting households, leaving little time to volunteer, Helm said. The fire department has made changes in recent years to attract more candidates interested in specific roles as opposed to becoming certi-

fied firefighters or emergency medical technicians. Such roles have included helping as a driver of a water tender or assisting with geographic information system (GIS) mapping. Ultimately, Central Whidbey Fire is seeking ways to target a younger, more diverse demographic to get more volunteer recruits into the joint fire academy it holds with South Whidbey Fire/ EMS. In the current academy, which started in February, it has only two candidates.

HELP: Event to benefit musician who always gave back From page 1 Coupeville Rec Hall. All ages are welcome. The price of admission is a $20 donation, though additional donations will also be accepted. Food and beverages will be provided by Christopher’s, The Oystercatcher, Fraser’s Gourmet Hideaway, Front Street Grill, Toby’s Tavern, Penn Cove Shellfish and Ciao. The bands Skinny Tie Jazz,

VIP Praise Team, DB Jazz and Broken Banjo will perform live. The cost of alcoholic beverages will be charged in addition to the admission price. Donations can also be deposited to the John and Beth Tristao Fund at People’s Bank, or to the Tristao’s GoFundMe page at www.gofundme.com/74xxmmgk, set up by the couple’s Bay Area friends Ron and Dennis Brooks. The Tristaos have become

an integral part of the community since relocating from California over 30 years ago. John Tristao was formerly a school custodian, but left that position to become the lead singer of the popular band Creedence Clearwater Revisted, in which he plays alongside original members of Creedence Clearwater Revival, Doug Clifford and Stu Cook. John Tristao has also performed numerous ben-

efit shows with his band Johnny Bulldog, helping to raise funds for organizations like Gifts of the Heart Food Bank, Hearts and Hammers, the Whidbey General Hospital Foundation, CADA, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Whidbey Animals’ Improvement Foundation and Friends of Ebey’s Reserve. The couple has also stepped in to help in emergency situations, including the Oso and Edgecliff landslides.

“We have counted on them for over 20 years, and they have never let us down,” Lynn wrote. “Now it’s our turn.” Lynn has known the Tristaos for about 28 years. “He’s a lovely man, wellbeloved,” Lynn said. “It’s a remarkable, yet not surprising, effort by our community to give back to this couple who has helped in so many ways,” she said.

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Oak Harbor

Oak Harbor Ace Hardware 150 South East Pioneer 360-679-3533 OakHarborAceHardware.net

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