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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2012

VOL. 18, NO. 7

School Up, up and away! board’s iPads bring added costs

By Elisabeth Murray Staff Reporter

The Coupeville School District recently purchased iPads to make it easier for school board members to access board documents via the Internet. But the board is now having second thoughts, and wondering if the purchase was a good idea.

The digital devices would allow the board members to access documents for their semimonthly meetings online – a service that would carry an additional cost.

Internet service for the board members would not be covered.

Money for the purchase came from the technology levy approved by voters in the school district in February 2010.

The board is considering two companies for this document management service.

BoardDocs, offered through the Washington State School Directors Association, requires a $1,000 setup charge plus a fee of $2,700 per year. EduPortal e-Convene has no setup fee and an annual fee of $1,295.

Google Docs, a free service that allows for the creation and storage of documents online, was initially raised as a no-cost option.

However, the board determined that using the service would add to the workload of the school district’s administrative assistant rather than reducing the time to prepare the document package.

The primary concern expressed by board members at the board’s Sept. 24 meeting was the iPads’ usability, such as the ability to highlight text or manipulate the screen to increase the view size. These concerns were allayed by iPad user Coupeville Elementary Principal David Ebersole.

Ebersole suggested that if the iPads do not work for the board’s needs, the money spent on them would not be wasted. The equipment can be used in the classroom instead.

If the school board decides against using iPads for the meetings, the devices would be reallocated within the district.

Board member Carol Bishop said the use of iPads is an “interesting concept,” but questioned the price tag.

“I have trouble with the cost as the best use of district funds,” Bishop said, “It is not a cost savings – even if we roll it out over five years.”

Each iPad has a one-time purchase price See IPADS, page 5

Elisabeth Murray photo

Rebecca Johnson, 5, of Oak Harbor races across the field with her kite at the at the Whidbey Island Kite Festival Saturday on the parade grounds at Camp Casey Conference Center. The light breeze made it challenging for even the most experienced flyers to get their kites aloft, but fleet-footed youngsters had no problem generating their own wind. The two-day event was presented by the Whidbey Island Kite Festival Association and the Whidbey Island Kite Fliers.

Berries may return to Greenbank Farm

By Nathan Whalen Staff Reporter

Berries could once again be an abundant fixture at the Greenbank Farm.

The owners of a small Central Whidbey farm are hoping to lease land from the publicly owned farm so they can plant berry bushes that will comprise a U-pick operation open to the public.

Five Acre Farm, on Hwy. 20 between Coupeville and Greenbank, wants to lease 7.5 acres of land and plant rows of loganberries, strawberries, raspberries and blueberries on the farm of the one-time largest loganberry producer in the United States. The small farm would also request an option to lease an additional 7.5 acres.

Five Acre Farm owner Damon Gibson said he wants to ensure the public is involved in the berry operation.

“We had a lot of success with our farm’s expansion into strawberries and felt confident that we could transfer that success to the Greenbank Farm by establishing mixed berry fields there,” Gibson said.

Five Acre Farm started growing vegetables in 2009. Since then it has expanded to 12 acres, with produce sold at local farmers markets and other venues.

After seeing the abundance of blackberry bushes growing at the farm, he thought the U-

pick proposal would be a timely project.

The commissioners for the Port of Coupeville, the entity that owns the farm, tabled the proposed U-pick project during a recent meeting.

The Greenbank Farm has expanded its agricultural operations in recent years. Most notably, a farmer training center opened. A small loganberry patch remains at the farm along with a public garden.

See BERRIES, page 8

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Ferry captain bids farewell to Keystone route Retiring state ferry Capt. Mark Haupt says the new vessels are good, but lists needs to be addressed.

By Tristan Hiegler Port Townsend Leader

Semi-trucks exiting the ferry let out loud horn blasts to mark a special day. Cars honked their horns and people waved at the bridge as they drove into the Port Townsend terminal.

They were honoring Washington State Ferries’ Capt. Mark Haupt, a longserving ferry captain who piloted the Kennewick between

Port Townsend and Coupeville for the last time Sept. 13.

“It’s very tough to leave what I consider to be one of the best jobs in the world,” Haupt said in an interview aboard the Kennewick.

Haupt, 57, has worked for the state ferry system since 1973. He started working as deckhand part-time while attending college. He became a full-time, permanent ferry worker in 1978 and earned his captain’s license in 1986.

He captained the Klickitat beginning in 2006 and oversaw that Steel Electric boat’s last years on the Port Townsend-Coupeville route.

He helped usher in the era of the new class of ferry and captained the Kennewick since its introduction in February 2012.

Haupt said he enjoyed piloting the older Steel Electric class ferries such as the Klickitat, which was pulled from service in late 2007, but added they definitely needed to be replaced.

“Those boats had reached 80 years old. Even with the proper preventative maintenance, nothing lasts forever.

Parts of the boats still dated back to 1927,” he said. “I’m very happy and proud of the people involved in rolling out these new ferries. This route needed them.”

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Haupt praises some of the design features of the newer Kwa-di Tabil class ferries built to serve the Admiralty Inlet crossing, infamous for wind issues, fog, strong current, tidal changes and a narrow Keystone Harbor.

“The hulls are very stout; they have great maneuverability,” he said of the new boats. “With their large engines they’re able to make up time that is lost due to storm courses or heavy vehicle traffic situations.”

The Kwa-di Tabil class consists of the Kennewick, the Salish and the Chetzemoka, all built in Seattle from 2010 to 2012. The class can carry about 64 cars and 750 passengers.

Both the Salish the Kennewick are currently on the Port Townsend-Coupeville route, although the Salish departs Oct. 9 as the route returns to one-vessel service.

Haupt said the boat’s articulated rudders help maneuver into narrow Keystone Harbor.

“I consider this my No.1 job, that I get paid to keep the schedule safely. We do that quite easily with these boats,” he said.

He said despite the boat’s narrow lanes, the crew is managing to fit in a record number of trucks and larger vehicles.

“They’re quite versatile; they carry a lot of traffic,” he said of the new ferries.

“We’re setting records with our truck traffic here. It’s just a wonderful thing. I’m really happy to see that happen because it was a lot more difficult to load the trucks with the Steel Electrics.”

“It’s like a blank canvas,”

Tristan Hiegler / Port Townsend Leader

On the last day of a Washington State Ferries career that began in 1973, Capt. Mark Haupt guides the Kennewick into the Coupeville Terminal in Keystone Harbor. He said the new ferry design is more maneuverable, which helps with making the landing on that side of the route.

Haupt said of the car deck.

“And our job each and every trip is to get the most out of the load that we can.”

He praised the new design’s evacuation slide system, calling it a state-of-the-art way to keep passengers safe in the event of an emergency.

“If you ever have to abandon ship, the folks may never get wet,” he said. “It’s really a cool boat in a lot of ways.”

Issues to address

However, while sailing across to Coupeville on his last active day, Haupt pointed out some flaws with the new design, most notably the tendency of the vessels to list several degrees.

“We don’t care for it as operators. It is a negative in my opinion. I think the ferry system will address it though,” he said.

The passenger stair tower weighs heavily on one side of the vessel because the stairwell landings were built as fire refuge areas, per U.S. Coast Guard rules, and the elevator was built according to land-based codes.

“This is pretty much built like a bunker, this column that goes down to the car deck and comes up to this level,” Haupt said while pointing at the stairwell-elevator shaft from the pilot’s station on the top level on the vessel.

“One of the negatives of making the elevators safer, more spacious, is more weight,” he said. “We’ve had some issues with our elevators and our fire-screen doors not working as well as they should because the boat is tilting a little bit.”

The list was one of a series

of concerns raised by Rep. Norma Smith, R-Clinton, in an Aug. 1 letter to Washington State Department of Transportation officials.

The response to her letter stated the list is an intentional design feature that “maximizes car deck space and allows for an increased number of overheight vehicles.”

The response, written by Secretary of Transportation Paula Hammond and Assistant Secretary David Moseley, states the new design was procured quickly and based on the Island Home class ferry currently active in Massachusetts.

He said the list could have future consequences by allowing saltwater to pool up in the ferry, possibly corroding parts of the interior hull. The list can also slow vehicle loading, Haupt said, making the crew load one lane at a time until the list is corrected.

Haupt said that due to the vessels’ increased engine

power over the Steel Electrics, the new class does use more fuel with their 6,000-horsepower diesel engines.

He said the new class has a broader surface area presented to the wind, making navigating during intense weather situations more challenging.

“I’m the operator literally that was tasked with making these boats work here. I consider it an honor and a privilege but I had no power in changing the fundamental design or structure in the boats and was actually told not to change anything,” Haupt said. “I think our boats work quite well, there are some drawbacks really associated with the list. My personal opinion... the list issue should be resolved for the long-term welfare of the vessels.”

This story first appeared in the Port townsend & Jefferson County Leader’s Sept.

19 issue.

PT-Seattle foot ferry planned A new passenger-only ferry route between Port Townsend and Seattle could reduce the number of tourists passing through Whidbey Island en route between the two cities.

The ferry, which would be operated by the Port of Port Townsend, could be in operation as soon as next spring. Current plans call for three round trips a day on weekdays, with an extra round trip on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

The fare prices in the plan are $45 for round-trip and $25 for one-way tickets.

The new route also would make it easier for people to commute from Port Townsend to jobs in Seattle.

Commuter passes would be available in books of 40 one-way passes.

The port hopes to create opportunities for businesses to work with the new ferry service to create packages for destination travelers.

Funding for the ferry route comes from a $1.3 million federal Department of Transportation grant received by the Port of Port Townsend.

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Getting by with a little help from her friends Kathleen Jo Ryan launches a new studio and gallery on Center Street.

Save the date Ryan’s gallery will host several salons this fall. Ryan shares her documentary films, “Writing Down the River” and “Right to Risk,” from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept.

29. And from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 6, Langley naturalist, author and fine artist Susan Zwinger will talk about her process of illustrated journaling.

To register, call 360678-2222.

By Betty Freeman Staff Reporter

As a documentary filmmaker, Kathleen Jo Ryan has braved the rapids of the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon several times to tell the stories of people facing that life-changing experience.

Now she’s staying closer to home, and using her gifts to tell a new story about herself and her art.

She’s enlisted the help of family and friends to launch a new venture, Kathleen Jo Ryan and Friends Studio/ Gallery in the former location of artist Ann Wilson’s Coupe d’Art at 902 N.E. Center St. in Coupeville.

Ryan, who has been based in Coupeville since 1987, has traveled far and wide as an award-winning photographer/producer of coffee table books, multimedia and documentary television.

Along the way, she has collaborated with writers and artists and had many adventures throughout the American West and in Ireland.

When an immune-system disorder sidelined her for over a year, Ryan knew she had to change direction.

“When health issues slow you down or take away your freedom, it makes you rethink who you are,” she said.

“I needed to create a new story for myself. I also needed to learn how to ask for help.”

Family and friends offered her guidance and support as she explored new options.

The Coupeville gallery was an idea born of her need to look at her work in

Betty Freeman photo

Kathleen Jo Ryan relaxes in her new Coupeville gallery, which features her photographs and books as well as paintings, sculpture and writings created by several friends.

hadn’t really seen my photographs as standalone art,” she said. “Now I’m rethinking the body of work I’ve done and redefining myself as an artist.”

Ryan said she appreciates the opportunity to share her photography in a new setting.

“In recent years, I had to educate myself on digital photography, and it was a whole new learning experience,” she said. “But out of learning comes creativity.”

Ryan decided to open a weekend gallery attached to her home, not only to exhibit her own stunning photography, but also to include the

fine artwork of friends.

Ryan wanted to bring new art and artists to Whidbey Island, and not just focus on local artists and seacoast scenes, but to include art from other locales, especially the American Southwest.

The new gallery showcases Western artists such as conservationist and painter Anne Coe, Apache Junction, Ariz.; plein air painter Jeff Dolan and Susan Kliewer, sculptor and plein air painter, both from Sedona, Ariz.; Tad Cheyenne Miller, photographer and watercolorist, Bisbee, Ariz.; Vel Miller, painter and sculptor, Atascadero, Calif. and Cynthia Rigden, oil and bronze, Wickenburg, Ariz.

Others featured in the gallery include writer, musician and artist Teresa Jordan, Virgin, Utah; Page Lambert, writer, editor, life coach and speaker, Mount Vernon, Colo.; Sharman Apt Russell, nature/science writer, Silver

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“I have done films and books, and had five one-woman exhibitions, but I hadn’t really seen my photographs as standalone art.

Now I’m rethinking the body of work I’ve done and redefining myself as an artist.”

– Kathleen Jo Ryan a different way.

“My brother John Ryan is truly a Renaissance man who has managed some very big events and co-produced our films,” she said. “He helped me get back on my feet after my illness, and encouraged me to anchor my creativity here in the gallery and focus on my work.”

Changing views

Opening the gallery had the side benefit of changing how she viewed her own work.

“I have done films and books, and had five onewoman exhibitions, but I

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Annual fundraiser for Gifts from the Heart food bank Saturday, Oct. 11 at noon at the Coupeville Farmers Market!

Here’s how you can join in the fun and support local families who need our help: 1. Assemble a team of five people.

2. Get at least $100 in sponsors for your team (but the more you raise, the more for the food bank!).

3. Make up a silly team name, dress in wacky costumes - the wackier the better!

4. Come on out and run the food-themed race course!

Team prizes awarded for top fundraiser, best relay time and People’s Choice.

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Forms available at the farmers market and on the food bank website.

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City, N.M. and Ann Zwinger, writer and artist, Colorado Springs, Colo.

Renaissance woman and artist from Coupeville, and Susan Zwinger, fine artist and natural history writer from Langley.

“I’m humbled by the quality of art I’m surrounded by here in the gallery,” Ryan said. “I’m here through the grace of family and friends who are participating with me in creating this new story.

Coupeville is a magical location.”

Ryan envisions using the gallery as a gathering place for writers and other artists.

“This gallery feels like it could be the focus for creative conversations, with writers and artists coming together in salons,” she said.

“It’s my way of reconnecting to the community, creating a new story for myself and feeding my soul. If I can help my friends along the way, so much the better.”

Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sundays.

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Jill Johnson has a track record of leadership I read with bemusement the letter that compared Angie Homola to Jill Johnson and concluded by saying that Jill Johnson has no proven track record of leadership.

Jill Johnson was a big part of the driving force behind building the new Wildcat Memorial Football Stadium and the newly renovated Oak Harbor High School. It was her idea to change the address of the High School to “No. 1 Wildcat Way,” finding a creative solution that allowed the High School to change its address and not impact the surrounding neighbors.

Jill sits on the Oak Harbor Planning Commission, the Shoreline Management Committee and several boards. She works with many local businesses, to help ensure their success.

She revitalized the holiday shop local campaign, organizes Holland Happening, July Fourth, raises the money for the fireworks and works with a team of people responsible for organizing the annual Military Appreciation Picnic. Jill is also responsible for marketing the community of Oak Harbor to potential tourists.

And oddly, for someone with no proven track record of leadership, she was voted Best Community Leader in 2012, Best Community Volunteer in 2006 and received an award from the Oak Harbor Education Community for her — wait for it — leadership and another award from Navy Region Northwest for her community leadership as well.

If you want to support Angie Homola please go ahead, but don’t diminish Jill and her accomplishments in the process. Tearing someone down so that your candidate can look better is not leadership, it’s petty politics and I believe Island County deserves much better. That is why I am Voting for Jill.

And I think you should as well!

– Helene Valdez Oak Harbor

Common-sense decision, 20 years later Many of us try to be informed voters.

We have not routinely voted based solely on party lines; we vote for the candidate who best reflects and will support our principles and goals for our state and country.

This year voters in the 10th District have the choice between two qualified candidates for state Senate. Mary Margaret Haugen, the incumbent, has served in state politics for 30 years, initially in the House of Representatives, then as a State Senator since 1993.

Barbara Bailey has extensive private sector leadership experience and has served as the 10th District representative in the House since 2003. Which of candidate would best lead our state to fiscal responsibility and stability?

Twenty years ago when I voted for Mary Margaret Haugen for state senator, our state economy was fairly robust. Tax revenues were sufficient to support roads, state employee salaries, education with no parental contribution to school room supplies and extracurricular sports and activities, and the arts.

Today, our 20-year incumbent senator has voted three times to temporarily suspend the two-thirds requirement, as mandated by the voters, to raise taxes in “emergency” situations to balance the state’s budget. She also

voted yes in 2011 on Senate Bill 5958, which would have continued a previous “emergency” tax, implemented 16 years ago, for four years beyond its sunset date.

Twenty years ago Boeing’s corporate headquarters were in Washington and private sector jobs were increasing. Today Boeing’s headquarters are in Illinois and their newest manufacturing facility was built in South Carolina. Washington state unemployment in August of this year was 8.6 percent, even higher than the national average by one half percent.

Barbara Bailey realizes that private sector jobs will grow in our state if we eliminate red tape and costly regulations. Job growth creates increased revenue for public safety, schools, and care for our most vulnerable citizens. She is a champion of small business, is very involved in her community and has received awards for both her work in the private sector and for her service on the Oak Harbor Comprehensive Planning Task Force. Barbara realizes that budgets need to be based on actual revenues, not hope for future or the implementation of “emergency” tax increases.

If you do your homework and use common sense, not party affiliation or old habits, you will join me in supporting Barbara Bailey, today’s responsible choice for Washington State Senator.

– Daryl L. Walker Stanwood

Readiness to Learn thanks community Readiness To Learn would like to thank its many supporters of the Back To School Program in Coupeville that serves Coupeville and Oak Harbor students.

Amy McShane and the board of Harbor Haven made a donation with proceeds from The New Beginning Thrift Store that helped immensely in serving the students. Camber Christian, the missions and outreach coordinator of the Oak Harbor Living Faith Christian Center, organized a supply drive that garnered numerous stylish backpacks as well as many large boxes of needed items. We offer our gratitude to Coupeville Windermere, as they made a large donation and to the Coupeville Lions Club that also gave generously.

The “Back To School Project!” would also like to extend our appreciation to Living Hope Foursquare Church, Coupeville Library, the Coupeville branches of Whidbey Island Bank and Peoples Bank and Coupeville Coffee and Bistro for giving space in their business for the collection drop boxes. We want to thank the many other generous individuals that donated to the drop boxes located throughout the community, as well as all the generous donors who sent checks for the binders, composition books, pencils, paper, calculators, markers, colored pencils, scissors, pencil boxes and many other items.

Readiness to Learn salutes our volunteers, for without their help, the program would not have run. Our heartfelt thanks to Maria Chamberlin, Carol Decker, Amy Briscoe, Kyla Briscoe, Tiffany Briscoe, Heather Nasgali, Tamika Nasgali and Jasmine Nasgali for their efforts.

As a result of all this community support, we were able to serve 84 Coupeville and Oak Harbor students. There were 36 children from Coupeville Elementary, 25 students from Coupeville Middle School, 23 teens from Coupeville High School as well as 16 Oak

Harbor children. Generous donations allowed us to offer a gift card as well as school supplies so each child was able to start the school year with a new backpack, needed supplies and a new outfit. We continue to offer supplies throughout the year to homeless students as well as to newly enrolled children whose families are in need. On the first day of classes, there were many smiling faces thanks to the wonderful caring support of our community.

Cover for arranging for the concert and playing great music through the dinner.

We are planning to do the barbecue again in the fall of 2013 and we hope the community will support us by buying tickets. Watch for our posters with details next July.

– Mary Michell Readiness to Learn, Coupeville

Small government is a matter of right priorities

Johnson is a good choice for commissioner Having served with Jill Johnson on several community boards and committees I have been impressed with how well she grasps and responds to an issue. She understands quickly what’s at stake and is able to process key points and articulate them clearly.

I find Jill to be an independent thinker consistently providing good input and asking pertinent and thoughtful questions that are helpful for group decisions.

She brings a positive energy to whatever she takes on and I know she will bring this to the position of county commissioner. I am voting for Jill for Island County Commissioner and encourage others to do the same.

– Peggy Whitford Oak Harbor

Thanks for supporting salmon barbecue To our friends and neighbors in the Coupeville community and visitors (especially from the Walking Festival) thank you for supporting our work in the community by coming to our salmon barbecue. All the money that was raised goes right back into the community through our programs, projects, and grants.

We served over 200 dinners featuring locally sourced fresh caught King salmon and corn on the cob, accompanied with side dishes and a decadent chocolate fudge bar made

by Coupeville’s Serendipity Catering. Again we were sold out before the event and next year we plan to sell more tickets. The day was topped off with a town sponsored concert in the park with Dillinger’s Clambake. We also want to thank Barry Rix and Concerts on the

– Bob Johnson and Mark Hoffman Co-chairs, Coupeville Lions Club Salmon Barbecue

At a recent Island County budget workshop, Sheriff Mark Brown asked for $1.4 million for more deputies and replacement vehicles. His request was met by sharp criticism from commissioners Helen Price Johnson and Angie Homola for not being sensitive to the needs of “other departments.” The sheriff’s job is to advocate for his department. He is the expert on law enforcement issues. To ask for less than he thinks is needed would be irresponsible. Public safety is his priority.

The question is, what is the first priority of Island County commissioners Price-Johnson and Homola? If public safety is their priority, then Island County should be hiring deputies ahead of and instead of any other employees. Island County should fix the public safety program. The budget cuts made in 2010 eliminated 10 deputies from the force. At the time budget cuts were made Commissioner Price– Johnson stated “This is what smaller government looks like, and it is hard.”

If public safety is the Board of Island County Commissioners’ number one priority, they should first try to find the needed funds in other departments. If the board has scrubbed the other department budgets and cannot find the money for public safety, they should bring a reasonable, targeted tax proposal to the voters instead of the failed Proposition 1 that asked the voters for a virtual blank check. Commissioners Price Johnson and Homola have had multiple opportunities to put a new proposal on the ballot in the intervening two years.

The failure of Commissioners Price Johnson and Homola to address the need for adequate public safety funding is negligent and they should not be re-elected. That is why I am voting for Jeff Lauderdale and Jill Johnson for Island County commissioners on Nov. 6.

–James Golder Oak Harbor

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Historical museum faces budget cuts Fundraising may have peaked.

By Elisabeth Murray Staff Reporter

He pulls on the handle of the carved wooden doors and slips inside, hurrying to his office.

Rick Castellano, executive director for the Island County Historical Society and Museum has just met with each of the Island County commissioners to talk about next year’s budget – and the future could look grim for the institution that preserves local history.

If the proposed figures are approved, the historical society and museum would be stripped of about 60 percent of the money it currently receives from the county – which amounts to about 6 percent of the museum’s $120,000 annual operating budget.

At the commissioners’ meeting on Monday, several people spoke in favor of maintaining funding for the museum and its archives.

None spoke against.

The commissioners are considering reducing the money earmarked for the museum from the $12,000 it received this year to $5,000.

The museum has asked for $15,000 for next year.

“If we have to shut down the museum, it is not going to be like turning off a light switch and turning it back on,” museum supporter Georgia Gardner said. “To try to get it back would be

Elisabeth Murray photo

Joan Peters, the volunteer archivist for the Island County Historical Society and Museum, left, discusses historic photos with photo specialist Alison Pate at the Janet Enzmann Library and Archives. The archives are housed on the second story of the museum, and are open to the public for research on Mondays. an almost insurmountable hurdle.”

Yet, the museum has not always received a five-digit county contribution. Even with a reduction, the amount would still be greater than the average $2,500 per year the museum used to receive before 2009.

Like all nonprofits whose private contributions dropped as a result of the economic recession, the museum and historical society had needed a financial boost in order to keep its doors open. The county commissioners had agreed to provide additional funding – money that was pulled from the county’s reserve account.

“My concern is that al-

not continue without substantial support from the government,” Castellano said. “To bridge the gap, I can’t envision us doing more than we’re doing. We are providing more services with less resources.”

The museum not only has an educational mission, with some 2,000 children visiting each year, Castallano said.

It also is a tourism draw that has a positive impact on local businesses.

Volunteers catalogue the thousands of photographs, documents, maps, paintings and artifacts entrusted to the care of the volunteer archivist, Joan Peters. These are materials used by community members and visitors each Monday for personal or pro-

though I think it is appropriate for the county to help support (the museum), the ability to do so has to be based on the revenue stream,” Commissioner Helen Price Johnson said. “Dipping into the savings was to bridge the gap, but it is not sustainable.”

Johnson acknowledged that the museum has done a good job of fundraising and the success of the museum depends on the community.

But for Castellano, the museum is doing as much as it can to raise money – including selling hot dogs and pastries at events – and tapping into volunteer support.

The county must also chip in, he said.

“Any good museum can-

iPads: from p. 1 of $458. Total cost for the five elected board members plus student member to have access to one of these devices is $2,748.

The district bought the iPads after the board’s August retreat in order to take advantage of a discount when 10 iPads are ordered at the same time.

According to interim superintendent Karen Koschak, the transition to electronic documents would save the district money in both printing costs and mail services.

The district spends approximately $800 each year mailing out the packages. But according to Administrative Assistant Janet Wodjenski, there would be no reduction in staff time involved in document preparation.

However, the switch to an electronic platform would allow for last-minute changes to the documents.

Last school year, changes were made to agendas for five of the 20 regular meetings after the packets had been distributed.

fessional research projects.

Kay Foss, who with Judy Lynn produced a photographic history of Coupeville titled “Images of America: Coupeville,” said that without access to the museum’s archives, the book would never have been written.

She then continued to further explain the importance of the contents of the building. Foss asked the question that many have pondered: what would you save, if your house were to catch fire? The answer, for her, would be the scrapbooks.

“You can’t give up the scrapbook of the county,” Foss said to the commissioners.

On Sept. 26, after the Examiner went to press, the commissioners discussed the museum’s funding request in a larger discussion about the 2013 budget.

“The continuing budget conversation is a healthy one,” Johnson said. “Certainly I am a huge supporter of the museum. I am willing to partner to find creative solutions to make this work going forward.”

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Art school plans interactive sculpture Sept. 29 event will unveil plans for installation to honor founders.

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Johnathan and Jandellen Ward display their recycled metal “Chicken” sculpture, which is representative of what they’ll design and build on a larger, more complicated scale for Pacific NorthWest Art School. honor their beginnings, but we wanted something that could continue to grow and demonstrate the need for community involvement as well as the founders’ vision,” said Bernhardt.

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He’ll create a sturdy base with sheet metal, then he’ll repurpose recycled metal parts such as mechanisms that spin, gears that mesh, and other interconnecting parts that may make the piece light up or cause water to flow.

Each founder will be named, and represented with an element such as a paintbrush, knitting needles, ceramic bowl or a camera to show their preferred artistic mediums.

“I want it to be interactive, and people-powered instead of static,” said Ward. “After all, the school is alive, and it requires people to be active in it to succeed.”

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Their backgrounds in art were diverse but they had a common goal: an art school that embraced multiple disciplines and brought students of all ages, respected instructors and masters together in an atmosphere of collaboration and learning.

Now, Pacific NorthWest Art School wants a tangible reminder for the community that has generously supported the school and a tribute to the founders’ vision.

Executive Director Lisa Bernhardt explained the school’s plan to commission an interactive metal sculpture that would honor founders Lee Anderst, Del Bennett, Judy Lynn, Margaret Livermore, Muriel Pickard, Emily Ramsey, and John Shafelt.

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Patrons who give $250 or more to the art school at their annual Harvest Happening fundraiser will be honored with a gear or cog with their name on it.

The sculpture will grow and change each year as new donors come forward.

“We want the sculpture to be a visible reminder that it takes people working together to make a school like ours succeed,” said Bernhardt.

This year’s Harvest Happening fundraiser will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29 at the Coupeville Recreation Hall, 901 N.W. Alexander St. Partygoers are invited to wear a harvest inspired mask and/or costume to win prizes, enjoy appetizers and wines, bid on auction items and have a caricature drawn for $20 by Oak Harbor cartoon artist Milt Priggee.

World music for dancing will be provided by Hejira Nation of Seattle.

“This night is all about supporting the important work we do to offer exceptional visual arts education, free community lectures and presentations, youth art, scholarships and art excursions. We count on the community’s support to make this all happen because it is your art school,” said Bernhardt.

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Staffing stalls ferry sailings On Sunday, Sept. 23, the Washington State Ferries cancelled four sailings on the Coupeville-Port Townsend route.

The reason: The crew did not show up for their watch as they were unaware that the hours had changed.

Sunday was the first day of the new fall sailing schedule.

“This summer we’ve had more cancelled sailings than usual, and we regret the inconvenience this has caused our customers,” said Joy Goldenberg, WSF communications manager.

The 10:15 a.m. sailing from Port Townsend, the 11 a.m. sailing from Coupeville, the 11:45 a.m. sailing from Port Townsend, and the 12:30 p.m. sailing from Coupeville all failed to transport the waiting passengers and vehicles because of the staffing issue.

This situation occurred on a day when the ferry system had expected high ridership on this route because of the Oyster Run, a motorcycle ride in Anacortes.

However, Goldenberg said that it is impossible to differentiate the impact on travel due to the cancellations from the impacts from the heavy event traffic.

By about 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, all reservations were full from Port Townsend and reservations were full until 9:15 p.m. from Coupeville.

According to Goldenberg every incident is investigated by the Port Captain’s office.

“We are working with our employees and our bargaining units to avoid this from happening in the future,” she said.

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Health services may see boost “If these services are not available, people in crisis could end up in jail, on the streets, or using emergency services.”

A half-time mental health professional may be hired.

By Elisabeth Murray Staff Reporter

With her lifelong depression deepening, Hayley turned to alcohol and drugs to numb her pain. Then she tried to bring her pain to a permanent end.

But Hayley’s very serious attempt at ending her life failed.

Now, after weekly counseling and monthly psychiatric appointments, Hayley (not her real name) says she is more content with her life.

This vivacious woman has been sober and clean for eight months.

“I was searching for help and I somehow got directed to the Island County Human Services,” Hayley said.

Hayley credits Island County’s Human Services with providing her with the services she desperately needed, but could not afford on her own.

“I had some insurance, but it didn’t cover mental health,” Hayley said.

The good news for people like Hayley is that mental health and chemical-dependency programs in Island County could reach even more people next year as programs and services expand.

Programs under consideration for next year would cost about $230,000, said Jackie Henderson, director of Island County Human Services. Part of that would be $10,000 for a one-time training in crisis intervention for law enforcement and first responders. Services for kids – including early childhood and school- and court-based programs – also would be expanded, she said.

The proposal also would include hiring a half-time mental-health professional who would focus on crisis and emergency intervention.

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Depressed, Hayley tried to end her life. After weekly counseling sessions provided through Island County Human Services because Hayley’s insurance does not cover mental health, Hayley says is the happiest she has even been. She enjoys spending time walking the beach looking for wildlife. one on a regular basis.

Henderson said that she has noticed a shift in the pattern of when people come into the assistance programs.

People put off asking for help until they are facing a deep crisis, she said.

The county currently lacks services to help people who are yet not in a crisis that would require immediate, involuntary commitment, but also cannot wait two or three weeks to be seen by a counselor, she said.

“The need is there 24 hours per day, seven days per week,” Henderson said. “The position (even if hired at fulltime) would at most cover eight-hours per day, five days a week.”

Since 2006, when the Island County commissioners approved the mental-health sales tax – one 10th of 1 percent as allowed by state law – the county has accrued $1.3

million in reserve for programs dedicated specifically to mental health and chemical dependency. The tax costs a shopper 10 cents for every $100 spent on taxable retail items in Island County.

“The need has always been there, but we did not have the mechanism to fund the programs before,” Henderson said.

And even though people pay a little bit more at the cash register, the sales tax saves Island County residents money by helping people in need from going into crisis, she said.

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The Coupeville Town Council approved a resolution unanimously supporting a Constitutional amendment to regulate corporate political spending and campaign financing at its meeting Tuesday night – a move that Citizens Ignited championed.

Langley passed a similar resolution in June, as did the Island County commissioners in July.

“We’re making history,” said Marshall Goldberg of Citizens Ignited. “We’re part of a historic movement and it’s getting bigger every day.”

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“I was more than convinced that this is a local issue as well as national issue,” council member Larry Cort said.

The town’s resolution calls upon the Washington State Legislature and the U.S. Congress to take the necessary steps to initiate amending the Constitution.

It also outlines provisions that should be included in the amendment, including specifying that personhood only extends to a living, breathing person.

Another provision stipulates that contributions and expenditures for political purposes are not Constitutionally protected-speech.

Regulating these would, therefore, not be equivalent to limiting political speech.

The final provision says that Congress and the States have the power to regulate contributions and expenditures for campaigns and ballot measures, and can require public disclosure of the sources.

“I am so proud of Coupeville,” Goldberg said.

“This is a credit to them.”

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“Jails and hospitals, especially psychiatric hospitals, are expensive.”

Human Services does not receive money from the county budget, but receives some property-tax revenue for targeted programs such as veterans services, Henderson said.

Human Services also receives some state and federal grants for specific programs.

“There are a number of people in our community who are on the verge of having a mental-health crisis,” Henderson said. “Often these individuals are not eligible for publicly funded services and are not always able to access regular mental health services on their own.”

Revenue from the mentalhealth sales tax is lower than what had originally been projected, likely due to the slow economy. While the county had expected as much as $1 million per year, the tax is bringing in about $750,000.

Programs have been phased in over time in order to build up a reserve budget, Henderson said.

The new and expanded programs would also be phased in over the next six months to a year as new staff members are hired, she said.

“Some people think that people should just pull themselves up by their bootstraps,” Henderson said. “But when 10 things are going bad, it is hard to do that.”

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The Whidbey Examiner • Thursday, September 27, 2012

Greenbank seeds organic future

By Nathan Whalen Staff Reporter

Amid the work training farmers for a life in agriculture is a project that could be a boon to organic farmers on Whidbey Island.

The Greenbank Farm is home to an Agriculture Training Center that teaches farmers how to establish and operate a successful farm.

As part of their studies, several students and teachers are developing varieties of organic seeds catered to thrive on Whidbey Island.

Sebastian Aguilar, training director, said there is a huge need for organic seeds in many varieties and in large quantities.

“In the organic farming, seeds are one of the last frontiers in the industry,” Aguilar said. Often organic farmers are left to use conventional seeds when organic counterparts aren’t available in the marketplace.

Those varieties may not be as resistant to pests or the conditions of an organic farm.

Candidate McKenna to make stop in Oak Harbor Rob McKenna, Washington state Attorney General and Republican candidate for governor, will make a campaign stop in Oak Harbor later this month.

He will by at Angelo’s Caffé, 670 SE Pioneer Way, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29

McKenna plans to talk about job creation, public schools, state government, state budget and support for the military and veterans.

He is facing former U.S. Rep. Jay Inslee, a Democrat, for the governor’s seat in the November general election.

The League of Women Voters of Whidbey Island and Sno-Isle Libraries will host a series of candidate forums for the upcoming general election.

Candidates fro State Senate, State Legislature Positions 1 and 2 and County Commissioner Districts 1 and 2.

The first candidate forum will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 4 at the Oak Harbor Elks Lodge, 155 NE Ernst St., Oak Harbor.

The second candidate forum will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 11 at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Whidbey Island, 20103 Hwy. 20, Freeland.

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also be held on Sunday, Oct. 7. Each forum will include the following ballot measures: Initiative 1185, tax and fee increases by state government; Initiative 1240, creation of a public charter school system; Referendum 74, concerning marriage; and Initiative 502, concerning marijuana.

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Nathaniel Talbot, field assistant for the Agriculture Training Center at the Greenbank Farm, shows some of the plants he hopes to use for organically grown seeds that would someday be available to farmers on Whidbey Island.

Students are now going through a project that will take years to complete, examining varieties of produce that work on Whidbey and under organic farming conditions. Trainees during the growing season planted varieties of zucchini, cucumbers and other vegetables.

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Aguilar highlighted the efforts of Nathanial Talbot in getting the seed program off the ground.

Talbot, a Portland native who was a student at the training center last year and is a current assistant, had become interested in organic seed production as he learned about farming. He hopes to someday lease a farm on Whidbey Island.

He outlined the work necessary to gather the seeds from the crops. The seeds are threshed carefully from the plant to make sure they don’t shatter.

He then removes any additional non-seed material before it is stored in a dark, dry, cool place. Aguilar said a dehumidifier is brought in to help combat the damp conditions that are common at the Greenbank Farm.

The Greenbank Farm Agriculture Training Center is rounding up financial support to continue the research, with a $15,000 grant from Sustainable Path in Seattle.

That award will fund workshops that will teach

area farmers about such topics as plant breeding for organic seeds and seed saving.

Aguilar also mentioned that the center is being considered for a United States Department of Agriculture grant administrated through the state.

If awarded, the grant will provide $150,000 in funding.

The grant will help the center develop a regional seed system that will develop a network of “seedspeople” who will share knowledge and experiences, according to information provided by the training center.

The center hopes to share information with the Whidbey Island community.

In addition to the workshops, Aguilar said the data collected will be posted on the center’s website, greenbankfarm.biz.

Next year he hopes to continue the research on a larger scale. Students will also continue talking with local farmers about their needs.

“We’re interesting in finding other growers on the island interested in seed production,” Aguilar said.

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Both the executive director of the Port of Coupeville and the manager of the Greenbank Farm think the berry proposal is a good idea, but they have some questions that need to be answered first.

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will be irrigated, what kind of parking will be provided and how the berry proposal will affect the Greenbank Farm’s organic certification.

“I think this is a viable project,” Patton said.

There are also concerns about how the additional berry fields would affect the amount of water available at the farm.

Judy Feldman, manager of the Greenbank Farm, said she’s heard concerns from people over the past several years about the water levels in the nearby wetland.

She doesn’t know yet how much water is available, and wants to make sure the plants used will thrive at the Farm.

The Greenbank Farm is supplied by a spring located on the other side of Highway 525.

Gibson is quick to point out that the farm’s water right allows use up to 129.5 acre feet per year, 21 gallons per minute to irrigate a maximum of 25 acres.

That number is also reflected on the Port of Coupeville’s website.

Both Patton and Feldman

said the water right doesn’t translate into the amount of water available for irrigation.

“We don’t have any idea what is coming out of the spring,” Patton said.

Similar concerns about expanding agriculture were expressed in 2010, when a proposal for a tree orchard was axed.

Back then people were concerned about water usage and that a conventional agriculture operation would threaten the farm’s organic certification, which took three years to obtain.

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Wolves take two

By Jim Waller Staff Reporter

Wrapping up a four-match week, the Coupeville tennis team picked up two wins this weekend.

Coupeville sailed to Friday Harbor for a 5-0 win Friday, Sept. 21, and returned home for a 4-1 win over University Prep’s junior varsity 4-1 Saturday.

Coupeville (3-2) now journeys to South Whidbey (4-4) for a 3 p.m. match Wednesday, Sept. 26.

Coupeville coach Ken Stange said Friday Harbor is “still trying to put together a full team” and fielded only six players, two with experience. He added, “Each matchup was set for us to win from the get go. All the boys had to go out and do was execute the basics...consistency, depth and placement. They all did what they were supposed to do. I was especially proud that my boys didn’t take the easy opportunity to brag or show off.

They were businesslike and were gracious winners.”

Stange is concerned for short-handed Friday Harbor and hopes the program can survive: “It would be sad to lose them…

While they are our rivals, they are also our friends. We share a lot in common with that small school on an island. We play them so often that the players from the two school get to know each other. It’s been quite common for the same two players to square off five times in a single season. Much respect is built over that time.”

Friday Harbor results: Singles: 1, Nathan Lamb won 6-1, 6-0; 2, Aaron Curtin won 6-3, 6-0. Doubles: 1, Ben Wehrman/ Jason Knoll won 6-3, 6-0; 2, Brian Norris/Brandon Kelley won 6-2, 6-1; 3, Ben Etzell/Sebastian Davis won by default. Exhibition doubles matches: Etzell/Davis won 6-0; Kyle Bodamer/Jake McCormick lost 6-2; Konrad Borden/Stephen Edwards lost 6-1; Shane Squire/Jared Helmstadter won 6-1; Cameron BoydEck/Loren Nelson lost 6-2; Zane Bundy/Connor McCormick lost 6-1.

University Prep results: Singles: 1, Lamb won 8-3; 2, Aaron Curtin won 8-2. Doubles: 1, Wehrman/Knoll lost 8-6; 2, Kelley/Norris won 8-2; 3, Etzell/Davis won 8-2.

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Volleyball team takes 11th place

By Jim Waller Staff Reporter

The Coupeville High School volleyball team placed 11th in the South Whidbey Volleyball Tournament Saturday, Sept. 22.

Coach Toni Crebbin used the tournament to experiment with different lineups and to give “everyone lots of playing time.”

The Wolves placed third in pool play, falling to Lakeside from Eastern Washington in the first match.

Crebbin said her club played “two strong games” in beating Friday Harbor, then played well but lost to Cascade.

In play against other third-place pool teams, the Wolves fell to Nooksack Valley, winning one of three sets, then beat Shoreline Christian “fairly easily,” Crebbin said.

Big plays help Nooksack race past Wolves

By Jim Waller Staff Reporter

Wolf spiker Hailey Hammer (center) receives congratulations after a knee-shaking kill during the South Whidbey Tournament Saturday. Coupeville, playing without injured star Bessie Walstad, finished 11th out of 16 teams.

No individual statistics were kept.

Crebbin said, “I plan on incorporating some of the changes I made in tomor-

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row night’s match against Granite Falls.”

Coupeville (1-4, 2-4) goes to Granite Falls (2-3) at 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Sept. 25.

Due to a substitute editor’s error, a prep football photograph that appeared in the Sept. 20 issue was from a recent Oak Harbor High School contest. The Examiner regrets the error.

Nooksack Valley stung the Coupeville High School football team with five long, scoring pass plays in the first half to fly by the Wolves 55-15 at Mickey Clark Field Friday, Sept. 21.

The Wolves hung with the Pioneers early, leading at one poiint, but two misplays stunted their effort and Nooksack Valley pulled away.

After Nooksack Valley scored its first touchdown on a 26-yard pass and missed its extra point, Coupeville responded with a nice drive that ended with a short TD run by Gunnar Langvold.

Josh Bayne’s successful PAT put the Wolves up 7-6.

The Pioneers then scored on a 57-yard pass. On the following kickoff, Coupeville had a long return but fumbled at the end of the run and the Pioneers recovered.

Nooksack turned the Coupeville mistake into another score, a pass play from 35 yards.

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whidbey island’s community calendar Free home-gardening advice, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays at the Coupeville Farmers Market, Alexander and 8th streets (behind the library). Offered by Island County Master Gardeners. 360-678-2949.

Sept. 27, Freeland Library, 5495 Harbor Ave., Freeland.

Master Gardener Bob Barca shares ways to add interest to your garden in the “off” season. Free. 360-331-7323; sno-isle.org.

Frightville Haunted House Signups, 4:30-6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 27, Roller Barn, 98 NE Barron Drive, Oak Harbor. Volunteers are needed to Boys & Girls Club haunted house. Bring photo ID. Free.

360-240-9273; frightvillehaunt.com.

Basic Pistol Shooting Course, 6 p.m. Friday, Sept.

28 and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29, 886 Gun Club Road, Oak Harbor. $25 per person; advance registration and payment required. 360675-8397; northwhidbeysportsmen.org.

The Garden in Autumn and Winter, 6 p.m. Thursday,

“Not Too Loud” Music and Arts Event, 7-9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 28, Coupeville Recreation Hall, 901 NW Alexander St., Coupeville. Three local bands, artists and poetry.

Free. Sponsored by South Whidbey Christian Artist Group. rickv@ctkonline.com.

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Island County Hearing Room Sept. 25, 2012, 6:30 pm CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

CHANGES AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA APPROVAL OF MINUTES Regular Meeting of September 11, 2012 MAYOR’S REPORT AUDIENCE INPUT

“Gypsy” Opens, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 28, Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway, Oak Harbor. Play runs through Oct. 21, with shows at 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday; 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $18.

360-679-2237; whidbeyplayhouse.com.

Relay for Life Information, 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 29, Oak Harbor High School Student Union Building, 1 Wildcat Way, Oak Harbor. Learn about volunteer opportunities to raise money in the fight against cancer. Free. 360-

675-8091; kksharkey123@ comcast.net.

Drop-In Gadget Clinic, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Sept.

29, Freeland Library, 5495 Harbor Ave., Freeland. Bring your laptops, eReaders or other electronic devices and get help from Joel Kennedy, A-Tech Whidbey. Free. 360331-7323; sno-isle.org.

Harvest Happening Fundraiser, 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29, Pacific Northwest Art School, 15 NW Birch, Coupeville. Live music, dancing, refreshments, silent auction and more to benefit the school. Keepsake caricatures, $20. Tickets: $50 per person.

360-678-3396; pacificnorthwestartschool.org.

Women in Jazz, 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29, 88 Keys Piano Studio and Performance Space, 5024 Langley Road, Langley. Maureen Girard Trio performs. $25. Reservations required. 360-221-0362; maureengirard.com.

Kitsch ‘n’ Bitch: Septoberfest, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29, Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, 565 Camano Ave., Langley. Cooking demonstrations, music, cocktails. $15. 360-221-8268; 800638-7631.

Live Music Sunday, 3-5 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 30, Blooms Taste for Wine and Art, Bayview Corner, Langley. Ameri-

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Fairgrounds to host Scarecrow Day ’Tis the season for silly scarecrows.

Celebrate autumn and the approach of Halloween and Thanksgiving by handcrafting a unique scarecrow at the Island County Fairgrounds in Langley.

The second annual Scarecrow Day will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4.

Cost is $10 per scarecrow plus at least one nonperishable food item for the Good Cheer barrel. All materials will be provided, along with instructions and certified scarecrow professionals to help create each masterpiece.

“We did it last year and will be back again this year.

It was good, clean, family fun,” Ronni Long of Clinton posted on Facebook.

This family-friendly event will feature free hotdogs and hamburgers.

Visitors can build their own scarecrow on the grass at Fiddle Faddle Farm, take a tractor hayride around the fairgrounds or just enjoy the sunshine and commotion.

For those who don’t have time to build their own scarecrow, there will be some ready-made rural characters for sale.

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2. Approval of Special Event Permit Application for the Coupeville Historic Waterfront Association (CHWA) Halloween Parade on October 27, 2012.

Tech Talk: Basic Computer Classes, 10 a.m. Monday, Oct 1, Oak Harbor Library,

1. Set public hearing date for 2012 Budget Revision.

3. Approval of Resolution No. 12-06 – A Resolution of support for a Constitutional amendment to reverse the 2010 Supreme Court Citizens United decision.

4. Approval of September 25, 2012 Claims Vouchers/ Warrants and August 2012 Payroll Warrants.

Discuss parameters for Collective Bargaining with Coupeville Deputy Marshals Association

agenda will be posted on the Town website at www. townofcoupeville.org by Friday, Sept. 21, 2012. If you would like to have the agenda and minutes emailed to you, please email your request to clerktreasurer@ townofcoupeville.org

1000 SE Regatta Dr. No previous computer experience required. Preregister by calling Roxann at the Oak Harbor Senior Center, 360-279-4583.

Free. Information: 360-6755155; sno-isle.org.

Job Club, 1-2:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 1, Oak Harbor Library, 1000 SE Regatta Dr. Topic: Informational interviewing. Free. 360-675-5115; sno-isle.org.

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scarecrows to new homes and gardens throughout Whidbey Island.

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Carol Coble and Elise Gabelein are co-chairs of this year’s Scarecrow Day at the fairgrounds in Langley. “Gertie,” their 2011 work of art, may even make a guest appearance in her custom cowgirl boots.

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Thursday, September 27, 2012 • The Whidbey Examiner CALENDAR: From page 11 Toddler Storytime, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 2, Oak Harbor Library, 1000 SE Regatta. Children 24 to 36 months, with a caregiver. Free.

360-675-5115; sno-isle.org.

Boating Safety Class, 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 4, Fire Station 54, 3253 Day Road, Greenbank. Tuesday and Wednesday through Oct. 17. $50. Contact Jeff Campbell to register. 360-682-6104.

Baby & Me Storytime, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 3, Oak Harbor Library, 1000 SE Regatta Dr. Newborns through 24 months, caregiver required. Free. 360675-5115; sno-isle.org.

Preschool Storytime, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 4, Oak Harbor Library, 1000 SE Regatta Dr. Children ages 3-5, with a caregiver. Free.

360-675-5115; sno-isle.org.

Greenbank Garden Club, 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 4, Greenbank Progressive Club, Bakken and Firehouse roads, Greenbank. Speak about “The Circle of Farm and Garden” at Strawfield Farm in Greenbank. Free. 360-5795880.

ville Recreation Hall, 920 NW Alexander St. Speaker: Sarah Richards from Lavender Wind Farm. All are welcome. Free.

360-678-7069.

Candidate Forum, 6:308:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 4, Oak Harbor Elks Lodge, 155 NE Ernst St., Oak Harbor. The League of Women Voters of Whidbey Island and SnoIsle Libraries host candidate forums. Call 360 221-3792; 360-929-4737.

Disabled American Veterans Chapter 47 Meeting, 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 4, Oak Harbor Library meeting room, 1000 SE Regatta Drive, Oak Harbor. 360-391-9435.

Whidbey Allied Artists’ Show, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 5 through Sunday, Oct. 7, Coupeville Recreation Hall, 901 NW Alexander St. Coupeville. Free. 360-969-2111.

Coupeville Homecoming Parade, 3-4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 5, Main and Front streets, Coupeville. Free. 360-969-5275.

The Colors of Autumn, 5-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 5, Artworks Gallery, Greenbank Farm, 765 Wonn Road, Greenbank. First Friday reception for the October group show. Free. 360-2223010; artworkswhidbey.com.

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Tour, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 6 and Sunday, Oct. 7 at various studios around Whidbey Island. More than 40 studios participating. Free. Guide booklet available. islandartscouncil.org/wost/wost.html.

The following calls were reported by the Coupeville Town Marshal’s office: Monday, Sept. 10 At 7:52 a.m., a caller reported a sailboat washed ashore near NE Leach Street.

At 11:56 a.m., a NE Fourth Street resident reported a man was stalking her.

Tuesday, Sept. 11 At 3:46 p.m., a caller reported two teenagers were on top of a roof at a NW Front Street location.

At 10:21 p.m., a caller reported a large dog lying in the intersection of Parker Road and Alta Vista Avenue.

Wednesday, Sept. 12 At 5:22 p.m., a caller reported two pickup trucks racing southbound on Highway 20.

Thursday, Sept. 13 At 11:15 a.m., a caller reported a “road rage” incident at a N. Main Street parking lot.

Friday, Sept. 14 At 8:17 a.m., a caller reported a car on its side on Highway 20 near the Island County Transfer Station.

At 1:19 p.m., a caller reported a man is refusing to leave a NW Alexander Street location.

At 2:46 p.m., a caller reported someone busted out the front windshield of a cruiser at a S. Main Street location.

Sunday, Sept. 16 At 10:08 a.m., a caller reported a man is waking people up at a N. Main Street apartment complex because he is using a hedge trimmer.

Island County Business Expo, Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 6-7, Student Union Building, Oak Harbor High School.

Join other Island County-only businesses for the largest marketing event in the county.

360-678-6889; islandcountyedc.net.

Ham Radio Operator Class, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays, Oct. 6 and 13, Island County Commissioners hearing room, 1 NE Sixth St., Coupeville.

Learn to operate shortwave radio transmitters and communicate with operators around the world. $30. RSVP: 360-675-4867.

Terrific Treasures and Great Deals Thrift Sale, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 6, Grace Community Church, 29470 Hwy. 20, Oak Harbor. Fundraiser for Whidbey branch of the American Association of University Women. Beautiful and useful items donated by university women from across the island. Proceeds benefit AAUW’s educational foundation and the legal advocacy fund. 360-678-9210.

Monday, Sept. 17 At 1:03 a.m., a caller reported several people around a red SUV in a parking lot on N. Main Street were being very noisy.

Tuesday, Sept. 18 At 5:25 p.m., a caller on Engle Road reported a man parked his car in the caller’s driveway and seemed disoriented.

Wednesday, Sept. 19 At 9:57 a.m., a caller on Forgette Lane said she could hear someone walking around in her home while she was locked in the bathroom.

At 2:36 p.m., a caller on S. Main Street reported a high school student was making threats and yelling obscenities at other students.

Thursday, Sept, 20 At 8:46 a.m., a caller reported a deer had impaled itself on a fence in front of a NE Otis Street location.

At 12:47 p.m., a caller reported she removed her daughter from class at the middle school due to ongoing bullying.

At 2:34 p.m., a caller reported his mother’s vehicle had possibly been stolen during the past three weeks from a N. Main Street location.

At 6:43 p.m., a caller reported seeing three juveniles climb out the back window of a N. Main Street home.

Friday, Sept. 21 At 1:03 p.m., a caller reported a large trash bag filled with household items had been left at the base of a set of stairs on NW Alexander Street.

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LEGAL NOTICES OF PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT NO. PRD 343/96, BRENTWOOD DIV. NO 1, ACCORDI N G TO T H E P L A N THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 1 OF PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS, PAGES 107, 108, 109 AND 110, RECORDS OF ISL A N D C O U N T Y, WASHINGTON. SITUAT E I N I S L A N D COUNTY, WASHINGTON. which is subject to that cer tain Deed of Tr ust dated June 8, 2005, recorded June 10, 2005, under Auditor’s File No. 4137089 records of Island County, Washington, from Chad J Davis, a Single Individual, as Grantor, to Washington Services, Inc., as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of Washington Federal Savings is now known as Washington Federal a s b e n e f i c i a r y. T h e sale will be made without any warranty concerning the title to, or the condition of the property.

II No action commenced by the Beneficiar y ofthe Deed ofTrust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Grantor’s default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust.

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is made is/are as follows: i) Failure to pay the following amounts, now in arrears: Delinquent Monthly Payments Due from 3/1/2012 through 7/1/2012: 3 payment(s) at $930.00 2 paymeut(s) at $942.00 Total: $4674.00

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LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE I NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Bishop, White, M a r s h a l l & We i b e l , P.S. will on October 26, 2012 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, in the form of c a s h , o r c a s h i e r ’s check or cer tified checks from federally or State chartered banks, at the time of sale, the following described real property, situated in Island County, State of Washington, to-wit;

for each monthly payment not made within 15 days of its due date Total Late Charges $216.55

Returned Item Fee $30.00 Property Inspection $25.00 TOTAL DEFAULT $4,945.55 IV The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: $89,014.23, together with interest from February 1, 2012 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 LOT 2A, ALTERA- obligation secured by TION OF A PORTION the Deed of Trust as

LEGAL NOTICES provided by statute.

The sale will be made without warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances on October 26, 2012.

T h e p ay m e n t s, l a t e charges, or other defaults must be cured by October 15, 2012 (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 October 15, 2012 (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 in cash or with cashier’s or certified checks from a State or federally chartered bank. The sale may be terminated any time after October 15, 2012 (11 days before the sale date), and before the sale by the Borrower, Grantor, any Guarantor, or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance paying the entire principal and intere s t s e c u r e d by t h e D e e d o f Tr u s t , p l u s costs, fees, and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms ofthe 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 addressess): Chad J. Davis 1025 Brighton PI C a m a n o I s l a n d , WA 98282 Jane Doe Unknown Spouse of Chad J. Davis 1025 Brighton PI C a m a n o I s l a n d , WA 98282 Chad J. Davis 1029 Brighton PI C a m a n o I s l a n d , WA 98282 Jane Doe Unknown Spouse of Chad J. Davis 1029 Brighton PI C a m a n o I s l a n d , WA 98282 Chad J. Davis PO Box 1676 Stanwood, WA 98292 Jane Doe Unknown Spouse of Chad J. Davis PO Box 1676 Stanwood, WA 98292 by both first class and certified mail on June 22, 2012, proof of which is in the possession of the Tr ustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served on June 22, 2012, 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 Tr ustee has possession of proof of such service or posting.

VII The Trustee whose name and address are set forth will provide in writing to anyone re-

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questing it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale.

VllI 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 oppor tunity 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 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 Chapt e r 5 9 . 1 2 R C W. Fo r tenant-occupied prope r t y, t h e p u r c h a s e r shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. If the Trustee’s Sale is set aside fo r a ny r e a s o n , t h e submitted bid will be forthwith returned without interest and the b i d d e r w i l l h ave n o right to purchase the property. Recovery of the bid amount without interest constitutes the limit of the bidder’s recourse against the Tr u s t e e a n d / o r t h e Beneficiary.

XI N OT I C E TO A L L PERSONS AND PARTIES WHO ARE G UA R A N TO R S O F T H E O B L I G AT I O N S 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 avoid the trust e e ’s s a l e ; ( 3 ) T h e Guarantor will have no right to redeem the property after the Trustee’s Sale; (4) Subject to such longer periods as are provided in the Washington Deed of Tr u s t A c t , C h a p t e r 61.24 RCW, any action brought to enforce a guaranty must be commenced within one year after the Trustee’s Sale, or the last Trustee’s Sale under any

deed of trust granted to secure the same debt; and (5) In any action for a deficiency, the Guarantor will have the right to establish the fair value of the property as ofthe date ofthe 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.

E F F E C T I V E D AT E : July 26, 2012 B I S H O P, W H I T E , MARSHALL & WEIBEL, P.S., Successor Trustee /s/ Ann T. Marshall Ann T. Marshall 720 Olive Way, Suite 1201 Seattle, WA 98101 (206) 622-7527

THE WEST 303.62 FEET OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 1, TOWNSHIP 28 NORTH, RANGE 3 EAST OF THE WILLAMETTE M E R I D I A N , LY I N G SOUTH OF THE COUNTY ROAD R I G H T O F W AY K N OW N A S G L E N DALE ROAD; EXCEPT ANY PORTION THEREOF CONV E Y E D TO I S L A N D COUNTY IN VOLUME 2 9 , PA G E 2 1 , RECORDS OF ISL A N D C O U N T Y, WASHINGTON. SITUATE IN THE COUNTY O F I S L A N D, S TAT E OF WASHINGTON.

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.

State of Washington ss.

County of King On this 25th day of July, 2012, before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for the State of Washington, duly commissioned and sworn, personally appeared Ann T. M a r s h a l l , t o m e known to be an Officer of Bishop, White, Marshall & Weibel, P.S., the corporation that executed the foregoing instrument and acknowledged the said instrument to be the free and voluntary act and deed of said corporation, for the uses and purposes therein mentioned, and on oath states that they are authorized to execute the said instrument.

WITNESS my hand and official seal hereto a f f i xe d t h e d ay a n d year first above written. /s/ Mia E. Rogers Mia E. Rogers N OTA RY P U B L I C i n and for the State of Wa s h i n g t o n a t K i n g County My Appt. Exp: 02/29/16

which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated March 26, 2008, recorded April 11, 2008, under Auditor’s File No. 4226080 records of Island County, Washington, from William F Shepherd and James Bowen, Unmarried Individuals, as Grantor, to Washington Services, Inc. a Washington Corporation, as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of Washington Fe d e r a l S av i n g s a s beneficiary. The sale will be made without any warranty concerning the title to, or the condition ofthe property.

II No action commenced by the Beneficiary ofthe Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason ofthe 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: Delinquent Monthly LEGAL NO. 409522 Payments Due from Published: 1/1/2012 The through 7/1/2012: Whidbey Examiner 2 payment(s) at September 27, Octo- $450.00 ber 19, 2012 5 payment(s) at $605.00 Total: AMENDED NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE $3,925.00 Late Charges: I NOTICE IS HEREBY 7 late charg e(s) at GIVEN that the under- $22.50 signed Bishop, White, for each monthly payM a r s h a l l & We i b e l , ment not made within P.S. will on October 15 days of its due date 26, 2012 at 10:00 am Total Late Charges at the main entrance to $157.50 City Hall, 865 SE Barrington Drive, in the Return Item Fee City of Oak Harbor lo- $15.00 cated at Island County, Subtotal State of Washington, $4,097.50 sell at public auction to Less Suspense Balt h e h i g h e s t b i d d e r, ance payable, in the form of $358.42 c a s h , o r c a s h i e r ’s TOTAL DEFAULT c h e c k o r c e r t i f i e d $3,739.08 checks from federally IV or State chartered banks, at the time of The sum owing on the sale, the following de- obligation secured by scribed real property, the Deed of Trust is: s i t u a t e d i n I s l a n d $45,594.96, together County, State of Wash- with interest from December 1, 2011 as proington, to-wit; vided in the note or

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 October 26, 2012.

T h e p ay m e n t s, l a t e charges, or other defaults must be cured by October 15, 2012 (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 October 15, 2012 (11 days before the sale date) the default(s) as set forth in paragraph IIl, together with any subsequent payments, late charges, or other defaults, is/are 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 cashier’s or certified checks from a State or federally chartered bank. The sale may be terminated any time after October 15, 2012 (11 days before the sale date), and before the sale by the Borrower, Grantor, any Guarantor, or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance paying the entire principal and intere s t s e c u r e d by t h e D e e d o f Tr u s t , p l u s costs, fees, and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms ofthe 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 William F. Shepherd 4605 Handy Road Clinton, WA 98236 Heirs and Devisees of William F. Shepherd 4605 Handy Rd Clinton, WA 98236 Jane Doe Unknown Spouse of William F. Shepherd 4605 Handy Rd Clinton, WA 98236 James Bowen aka Jim Bowen 4605 Handy Rd Clinton, WA 98236 Jane Doe Unknown Spouse ofJames Bowen 4605 Handy Rd Clinton, WA 98236 Estate of William F. Shepherd 3518 Fremont Ave N Apt 430 Seattle, WA 98103

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writing to anyone requesting it, a statement Heirs and Devisees of of all costs and fees due at any time prior to William F. Shepherd 3518 Fremont Ave N the sale.

Apt 430 VIII Seattle, WA 98103 The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Jane Doe Unknown Spouse of Grantor and all those who hold by, through William F. Shepherd 3518 Fremont Ave N or under the Grantor of all their interest in the Apt 430 above-described propSeattle, WA 98103 erty.

James Bowen IX aka Jim Bowen 3518 Fremont Ave N Anyone having any objections to this sale on Apt 430 any grounds whatsoevSeattle, WA 98103 er will be afforded an opportunity to be heard Jane Doe Unknown Spouse of- as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit James Bowen 3518 Fremont Ave N to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW Apt 430 61.24.130. Failure to Seattle, WA 98103 bring such a lawsuit Estate of William F. may result in a waiver of any proper grounds Shepherd fo r i n va l i d a t i n g t h e 4605 Handy Road Trustee’s sale.

Clinton, WA 98236 Heirs and Devisees of William F. Shepherd 4605 Handy Rd Clinton, WA 98236 Jane Doe Unknown Spouse of William F. Shepherd 4605 Handy Rd Clinton, WA 98236 James Bowen aka Jim Bowen 4605 Handy Rd Clinton, WA 98236 Jane Doe Unknown Spouse ofJames Bowen 4605 Handy Rd Clinton, WA 98236 Estate of William F. Shepherd 3518 Fremont Ave N Apt 430 Seattle, WA 98103 Heirs and Devisees of William F. Shepherd 3518 Fremont Ave N Apt 430 Seattle, WA 98103 Jane Doe Unknown Spouse of William F. Shepherd 3518 Fremont Ave N Apt 430 Seattle, WA 98103

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 b i d d e r w i l l h ave n o right to purchase the property. Recovery of the bid amount without interest constitutes the limit ofthe bidder’s recourse against the Tr u s t e e a n d / o r t h e Beneficiary.

James Bowen aka Jim Bowen 3518 Fremont Ave N XI Apt 430 NOTICE TO ALL PERSeattle, WA 98103 SONS AND PARTIES WHO ARE GUARANJane Doe Unknown Spouse of- TORS OF THE OBLIGATIONS SECURED James Bowen 3518 Fremont Ave N B Y T H I S D E E D O F TRUST: (I) The GuarApt 430 antor may be liable for Seattle, WA 98103 a deficiency judgment by both first class and to the extent the sale certified mail on May price obtained at the 1 5 , 2 0 1 2 , p r o o f o f Trustee’s Sale is less which is in the posses- than the debt secured sion of the Tr ustee; by the Deed of Trust; and the Borrower and (2) The Guarantor has Grantor were personal- the same rights to reinly served on May 18, state the debt, cure the 2012, with said written default, or repay the notice of default or the debt as is given to the written notice of default g r a n t o r i n o r d e r t o was posted in a con- a v o i d t h e t r u s t e e ’s spicuous place on the sale; (3) The Guaranreal property described tor will have no right to in paragraph I above, redeem the proper ty and the Tr ustee has a f t e r t h e Tr u s t e e ’s possession of proof of Sale; (4) Subject to such service or post- such longer periods as a r e p r ov i d e d i n t h e ing.

Washington Deed of Tr u s t A c t , C h a p t e r VII T h e Tr u s t e e w h o s e 61.24 RCW, any action name and address are brought to enforce a

www.whidbeyexaminer.com LEGAL NOTICES 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.

E F F E C T I V E D AT E : July 26, 2012 B I S H O P, W H I T E , MARSHALL & WEIBEL, P.S., Successor Trustee /s/ Ann T. Marshall Ann T. Marshall 720 Olive Way, Suite 1201 Seattle, WA 98101 (206) 622 7527 State of Washington ss.

County of King On this 25th day of July, 2012, before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for the State of Washington, duly commissioned and sworn, personally appeared Ann T. M a r s h a l l , t o m e known to be an Officer of Bishop, White, Marshall & Weibel, P.S., the corporation that executed the foregoing instrument and acknowledged the said instrument to be the free and voluntary act and deed of said corporation, for the uses and purposes therein mentioned, and on oath states that they are authorized to execute the said instrument.

WITNESS my hand and official seal hereto a f f i xe d t h e d ay a n d year first above written. /s/ Mia E. Rogers Mia E. Rogers N OTA RY P U B L I C i n and for the State of Wa s h i n g t o n a t K i n g County My Appt. Exp: 02/29/16 LEGAL NO. 411085 Published: The Whidbey Examiner September 27, October 18, 2012.

IN THE SUPERlOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF ISLAND IN RE THE PROBATE OF EUGENE D. SHELEY, Deceased.

NO. 12-4-00207-1 P R O B AT E N O T I C E TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as

LEGAL NOTICES personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided inRCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Personal Representative or the Personal Representative’s attorn ey a t t h e a d d r e s s stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the Court in which the probate proceedings were commenced.

The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) thirty days after the Personal Repres e n t a t i ve s e r ve d o r mailed the Notice to Creditors as provided u n d e r R C W 11.40.020(1 )(c); or (2) four months after the date offirst publication ofthe notice. Ifthe claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the Deced e n t ’s p r o b a t e a n d nonprobate assets.

DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: September 27, 2012 PERSONAL REPRESENTATNE: GEORGIA JO ANN MELLER ATTY FOR PERSONAL REP: Neil R. Sarles ADDRESS FOR MAILING OR SERVICE: 3418 NE 65th Street, Ste. A Seattle, WA 98115 COURT OF PROBATE PROCEEDINGS AND CAUSE NO: Island County Superior Court 12-4-00207-1

LEGAL NOTICES registered to vote in Washington must submit a registration application in person, by mail or online at www.myvote.wa.gov, no later than October 8, 2012; or register in person at the County Auditor’s Office in his or her county of residence no later than October 29, 2012.

A person who is already registered to vo t e i n Wa s h i n g t o n may update his or her registration in person, by mail or online at www.myvote.wa.gov, no later than October 8, 2012. A registered voter who fails to transfer his or her resident i a l a d d r e s s by t h i s deadline may vote according to his or her previous registration address.

www.nw-ads.com LEGAL NOTICES 1240 concerns creation of a public charter school system.

PA S S E D B Y T H E LEGISLATURE AND ORDERED REFERRED BY PETITION Referendum Measure No. 74 The Legislature passed Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 6239 concerning marr i a g e fo r s a m e - s ex couples, modified domestic-partnership law, and religious freedom, and voters have filed a sufficient referendum petition on this bill.

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Initiative Measure No. 502 TO OBTAIN A BAL- Initiative Measure No. L O T : B a l l o t s a r e 502 concerns marijuamailed automatically to na. all active registered voters no later than 18 PROPOSED TO THE d ay s p r i o r t o e a c h P E O P L E B Y T H E election. If you do not L E G I S L A T U R E r e c e i ve yo u r b a l l o t , MENDMENT TO THE contact the Auditor’s S TAT E C O N S T I T U Office for a replace- TION ment ballot.

Engrossed Senate INSTRUCTIONS FOR Joint Resolution No. R E T U R N I N G B A L - 8221 LOTS: Ballots must The Legislature has be postmarked no later proposed a constitut h a n t h e d ay o f t h e tional amendment on election (check with lo- implementing the Comcal post office for last mission on State Debt m a i l p i ck - u p o f t h e recommendations regarding Washington’s day). debt limit.

Ballots may be d r o p p e d o f f, o r r e - Senate Joint Resoluplacement ballots ob- tion No. 8223 tained for destroyed, The Legislature has spoiled or lost ballots proposed a constituat the Auditor’s Elec- tional amendment on tions Office Monday i n ve s t m e n t s b y t h e through Thursday, 9:00 University of Washinga.m. to 4:00 p.m., ex- ton and Washington State University. cept holidays.

ADA compliant voting equipment will be available for use in the Auditor’s Elections Office, for 18 days prior /s/ NEIL R. SARLES, to the election and on WSBA #8250 Election Day. Attorney for Personal Representative Accessible ballot drop b oxe s, ava i l a bl e 2 4 LEGAL NO. 424724 hours per day, are loPublished: The cated at: Whidbey Examiner the Auditor’s Elections September 27, Octo- O f f i c e 4 0 0 N M a i n , ber 4, 11, 2012 Coupeville (dr ive-by drop box and inside), 865 SE Barrington, Oak Harbor (Oak Harbor City Hall), 18341 SR 525 (Trinity Lutheran parking lot) Freeland and Camano Annex, 121 N East Camano Drive NOTICE OF ITEMS/OFFICES APGENERAL AND SPECIAL ELECTION P E A R I N G O N T H E BALLOT: Island County, Washington Tuesday, November 6, Your ballot will contain only those items 2012 t h a t a p p ly t o yo u r Notice is hereby given precinct. that on Tuesday, November 6, 2012 in Is- P RO P O S E D B Y I N land County, Washing- ITIATIVE PETITION ton, there will be a General and Special Initiative Measure No. 1185 Election.

Initiative Measure No. VOT E R R E G I S T R A - 1185 concerns tax and T I O N D E A D L I N E S : fee increases imposed To vote in the Novem- by state government. ber 6, 2012 election: Initiative Measure No. A person who is not 1240 Initiative Measure No.

ADVISORY VOTE OF THE PEOPLE Advisory Vote No. 1 Engrossed Senate Bill 6635 The Legislature eliminated, without a vote of the people, a business and occupation tax deduction for certain financial institutions’ interest on residential loans, costing $170,000,000 in its first ten years, for government spending.

Advisory Vote No. 2 Substitute House Bill 2590 T h e L e g i s l a t u r e ex tended, without a vote of the people, expiration of a tax on possession of petroleum products and reduced the tax rate, costing $24,000,000, in its first ten years, for government spending.

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Island County Auditor Treasurer Washington State Au- & Ex-Officio Supervisor ditor Washington State At- of Elections torney General W a s h i n g t o n S t a t e LEGAL NO. 424705 Commissioner of Pub- Published: The Whidbey Examiner lic Lands Washington State In- September 27, 2012 surance Commissioner Legislative District 10 State Senator Legislative District 10 State Representative Pos. 1 Legislative District 10 State Representative Pos. 2 County Commissioner, NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING District 1 County Commissioner, On October 1, 2012 at District 2 6:00 p.m., the Board of NONPARTISAN OF- Island County Commissioners will hold a FICES public hearing at the Washington State Su- Island County Board of perintendent of Public County Commissioners Hearing Room (Room Instruction Supreme Court Justice #102B), located in the Island County Annex Position 2 Supreme Court Justice B u i l d i n g , 1 N E 6 t h Street, Coupeville, Position 8 Supreme Court Justice Washington, to consider adoption of ResoluPosition 9 Court of Appeals, Divi- t i o n N o . C - 1 1 3 - 1 2 sion 1, District 3 Judge A d o p t i n g t h e I s l a n d County Budget and Position 1 Island Superior Court Diking District #4 Budg e t fo r F i s c a l Ye a r Judge Position 1 Island Superior Court 2013. A summar y of the proposed ResoluJudge Position 2 Public Utilities District tion follows.

No. 1 Commissioner A f t e r s eve ra l p u bl i c meeting budget workDistrict 2 shops, the proposed resolution will adopt LOCAL MEASURE the final budgets for all S o u t h W h i d b e y Island County funds F i r e / E M S L ev y L i f t and Diking District #4 for fiscal year 2013.

Proposition The full text of the proPUBLIC MEETINGS posed Resolution will RELATING TO THIS be placed on file and summaries of the budELECTION: gets may be obtained All public meetings re- by calling 679-7397, or garding this election dropping by the office will take place at the of Island County BudAuditor’s Elections Of- get Director during norf i c e , 4 0 0 N . M a i n mal office hours. Intere s t e d p e r s o n s m ay Street, Coupeville. appear at the public Logic and Accuracy hearing and give testiTest - Tuesday, Octo- mony for or against the proposed Resolution. ber 3, 2012 - 1:30 p.m.

C a n v a s s i n g B o a r d Persons requiring auxM e e t i n g - Tu e s d ay, i l i a r y a i d s / s e r v i c e s November 13, 2012 - s h o u l d c a l l I s l a n d County Human Re10:00 a.m.

C a n v a s s i n g B o a r d sources at 678 7919, M e e t i n g - Tu e s d ay, 629 4522, ext. 7919, or November 20, 2012 - 3 2 l 5 1 1 1 , ex t . 7 9 1 9 (use whichever num2:00 p.m.

C a n v a s s i n g B o a r d ber is applicable for the Meeting - Monday, No- area) at least 24 hours vember 26, 2012 - 2:00 prior to the meeting. p.m.

C a n v a s s i n g B o a r d Elaine Marlow Meeting - Certification Island County Clerk of o f G e n e ra l E l e c t i o n the Board Results - Tuesday, No- P. O. Box 5000 v e m b e r 2 7 , 2 0 1 2 - Coupeville, WA 982395000 10:00 a.m.

360-679-7397 FOR ADDITIONAL IN- 360-321-5111 F O R M AT I O N R E G A R D I N G T H I S LEGAL NO. 423783 ELECTION: Contact Published: The the Island County Au- W h i d b e y E x a m i n e r, ditor’s Elections Office S e p t e m b e r 2 0 , 2 7 , or visit our website at 2012 www.islandcounty.net and click on the “Elections” link. The Online PORT OF Voters Guide will conCOUPEVILLE tain candidate informaNOTICE OF tion and information rePRELIMINARY garding items on your BUDGET APPROVAL ballot.

AND PUBLIC HEARING Island County Auditor’s Elections Office Notice is hereby given 400 N. Main Street, that a Preliminary BudCoupeville get for the fiscal year 360-679-7366 2013 has been approved by the Board of Dated this 23rd day of C o m m i s s i o n e r s a n d September, 2012 placed on file at the of-

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lected based on several factors including experience, documented past performance, references, costs (local travel is expected around all of Island County and to Northwest Straits Commission offices in Mt Vernon (quarterly) without m i l e a g e r e i m bu r s e ment), ability, capacity to work independently including from self-contained office setting, responsiveness to time limitations, responsiveness to solicitation requirements, and compliance with statutes and r ules related to contracts or services, including being self-insured for all insurance, workman’s comp and other required Island County and Washington State business operations requirements.

fice of the Port District at #24 Front Street, C o u p ev i l l e , WA . A copy thereof may be obtained by any taxpayer at the aforementioned address. This Preliminary Budget may also be read on the Port’s website: portofcoupeville.org. A public hearing will be held by the Board of Commissioners of the Port at 10:00 am, Frid ay, S e p t e m b e r 2 8 , 2012 at the Sno-Isle Library, 788 Alexander Street, Coupeville for the purpose of fixing and adopting the Final Budget of the Port District for 2013. Questions regarding the Preliminary Budget m ay b e d i r e c t e d t o James Patton, the Exe c u t i ve D i r e c t o r, a t (360) 678-5020, or email: executivedirec- DESIRED QUALIFICAt o r @ p o r t o f c o u p e - TIONS: College deville.org. gree and/or extensive experience in commuLEGAL NO. 422383 nications, journalism, Published: The education or related Whidbey Examiner field or equivalent exS e p t e m b e r 2 0 , 2 7 , perience; demonstrat2012 ed writing and communications skills; experience working with notfor-profit or gover nmental organizations; REQUEST FOR excellent interpersonal PROPOSALS skills; ability to work in- MRC dependently with little Communications direct supervision; proManager ficiency with computers/technology and S C O P E O F W O R K : common software proContractor shall do all grams (Microsoft Office wor k and fur nish all o r c o m p a t i bl e w o r d tools, mater ials and p r o c e s s i n g , v i s u a l equipment to carry out presentation software the duties of the Island and website mainteCounty Marine Re- nance and operational sources Communica- software); exceptional tions Manager - as an organizational abilities; independent contractor familiarity with marine at the level of an ap- and nearshore issues proximately a .2 Full of the Pacific Nor thTime Equivalent (FTE) west and ability to work position. self-sufficiently, to include from own (nonThe contractor will at- Island County) office tend and take minutes location. at MRC meetings, including executive com- TIME PERIOD: Conmittee meetings, and tractual period will run MRC related retreats; for execution of the communicate internally contract through June via meetings, phone 30, 2013. Renewal is calls, video conferenc- possible depending on es, and emails; main- funding. tain continuous dialogue with the MRC LEGAL NO. 423103 Executive Director, the Published: The MRC Chair, and the W h i d b e y E x a m i n e r.

MRC County Lead. September 20, 27, Work includes efforts 2012 to increase awareness of the MRC and its TOWN OF work involving marine COUPEVILLE nearshore issues in Island County; advising NOTICE OF and assisting with APPLICATION AND MRC branding and key SEPA messaging; developing DETERMINATION printed and web based materials for education Conditional Use and outreach; developPermit Application ing and executing innova t i ve s t ra t e g i e s t o promote issues select- Notice is hereby given ed by the MRC; writing t h a t t h e To w n o f and editing MRC print- Coupeville has submited and spoken materi- ted an application for a al - brochures, book- conditional use permit lets, repor ts; writing to construct a stormwebsite text; wr iting water remediation faciland issuing press re- ity south of the Captain leases and news arti- Coupe Park and the cles; writing, distribut- Town’s Waste Water ing and maintaining treatment plant along m e e t i n g m i n u t e s i n NW 9th Street. print and on the web; N o . : and oversee maintain- C a s e ing and updating the CUP 12-01 MRC website.

P r o p o n e n t : Proposals will be se- Town of Coupeville

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ronmental impact of this proposal. The proposal may include mitigation measures under applicable codes, and the project review process may incorporate or require mitigation measures regardless whether an environmental impact statement is prepared. A copy of the subsequent threshold determination for the specific proposal may be obtained upon request.

as recommended by the Planning Commission, shall be based upon the record created before the Planning Commission. All information related to this application is on file at Town Hall.

For consideration under SEPA environmenL o c a t i o n : tal and project review, A s s e s s o r ’s Pa r c e l comments must be R13234-321-0230 submitted to the south of the Captain Coupeville Planning Coupe Park and the Department, P.O. Box Town’s Waste Water 725, Coupeville, WA, treatment plant at 507 The Town will not take 9 8 2 3 9 o n o r b e fo r e NE 9th Street a final action on the October 11, 2012. If proposal nor make a fi- yo u h ave q u e s t i o n s Z o n i n g : nal threshold determi- about this proposed The property is nation for 30 days from action, please contact zoned RM 9600 – Methe date of this notice. Larry Kwarsick, Town dium Density ResiAny person may com- Planner, at Town Hall, dential ment on the proposal 678-4461. and/or the SEPA reE nv i ro n m e n t a l R e LEGAL NO. 425634 view. view (SEPA): A DePublished: The termination of NonIn accordance with the Whidbey Examiner significance is Likely.

Coupeville Develop- September 27, 2012 ment Regulations, this D e s c r i p t i o n : notice of application Penn Cove Stormwaand combined SEPA ter Remediation notice is provided to inTOWN OF Heritage Park for m agencies and COUPEVILLE nearby property ownPLANNING The Town of Coupeers of an impending COMMISSION ville, along with its land use action. The MEETING project partners, will conditional use of the AGENDA design and construct property as requested a 1.2 acre stormwater is subject to the review Island County Hearing park that will serve of the Planning ComRoom as the final stage of mission at a future Tuesday, October 2, treatment at the o p e n r e c o r d P u bl i c 2012 downstream end of a Hearing. By future no6:30 pm 90-acre residential tice the public will be watershed basin in cordially invited to atTHE OCTOBER 2, the Town of Coupetend this hearing and 2012 MEETING OF ville, WA. provide comments in THE COUPEVILLE person or to submit PLANNING The design will inveswritten comments in COMMISSION HAS tigate the capacity of advance of the public BEEN CANCELLED. subsurface gravel hearing. This is a prewetlands to filter and decision public hearing THE NEXT remove pollutants before the Planning SCHEDULED from stormwater beCommission. The MEETING OF THE fore it is discharged Town may only accept PLANNING into Penn Cove, while public comment up unCOMMISSION also providing usable til the time that the MAY BE ON public open space. public comment period TUESDAY, closes during the pre- NOVEMBER 6, 2012 This project may be decision hearing bephased. The confore the Planning Com- LEGAL NO. 425588 struction documents mission. Subsequently Published: The are being prepared to a public meeting will be Whidbey Examiner. reflect a main bid and held before the Town September 27, 2012 an alternate. The Council. The Council’s main bid will include decision on the project, three out of a total of five subsurface wetland cells. The bid alternate will construct t h e r e m a i n i n g t wo cells. If the funds are available, all five cells will be cont5 Linest5 Weekst structed.

Runs in ALL the Sound Classified papers P e r m i t s : Conditional Use Permit and Design Review.

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S t u d i e s : Preliminary Archaeology Site Review; Preliminary Stormwater Analysis, Topographic Site Survey, and Limited Geotechnical Evaluation This proposal is subject to State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) review as provided in WAC 197-11-800.

The Town, acting as lead agency, expects to issue a Determination of Non-significance (DNS) threshold determination for this proposal. Utilizing the optional DNS process p r ov i d e d i n WAC 197-11-355, the comment period specified in this notice may be the only opportunity to comment on the envi-

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