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Noisy encounters

By Justin Burnett Staff Reporter

Times are still tough and with uncertainty about state funding next year, town staff are going to have to forego an immediate pay raise in 2013, the Coupeville Town Council decided last week. On Tuesday, Nov. 27, the five-member council unanimously approved the 2013 budget in a 4-0 decision. Councilwoman Dianne Binder was the only person not to vote as she was out of town on a pre-excused absence. As noted by Mayor Nancy Conard, the $5.8 million budget is largely “status quo” as it’s only slightly larger than the $5.7 million plan that was adopted this time last year for 2012. That fact, and because the council had already poured through the budget in an earlier workshop, resulted in little discussion during the meeting. Whether or not town staff should get a raise was one of the few topics discussed. It would have been their first in four years and Councilman Larry Cort, who also See BUDGET, page 14

Thumbs up on ferry reservations By Kathy Reed Staff Reporter

The Washington State Ferries’ vehicle reservation system is working as officials had hoped, decreasing traffic backups and dramatically dropping the rate of reservation “no-shows.” “Our main goal (with the reservation system) was to spread out the demand so we could manage more customers overall,” said Brian Churchwell, Vehicle Reservation System deputy program manager. “And the system caught on right away,” he See FERRIES, page 19

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A man holds his ears as a Navy jet flies over the end of Outlying Field in Central Whidbey. Noise complaints from residents have reached a peak and an online petition effort has begun.

Petition aims to end OLF flights By Justin Burnett Staff Reporter

An online petition last week aims to shut down the U.S. Navy’s flight practice airstrip in Central Whidbey. Launched Saturday, the petition seeks to end all Navy flight operations at the Coupeville Outlying Field, particularly touch-and-go maneuvers that are often conducted at night and require repeated approaches. To find the petition, visit www.signon. org and enter “Ebeys” in the search box at the bottom of the page. As of noon Tuesday, the petition had nearly 580 signatures. “I’m shooting for 10,000, but I’m happy with 500 in less than 48 hours,” said Ken Pickard, a lifelong Coupeville resident and the petition’s creator. “People are tired of this. They are beyond tired.” Attempts to reach Whidbey Island Naval Air Station officials directly for comment Tuesday were unsuccessful, but base commander Capt. Jay Johnston did release a statement. “This is the first I’ve heard of a petition,” Johnston wrote. “We maintain an

open dialog with local officials in Coupeville and Island County and we will continue to discuss any noise issues in the future with them.” Located off Highway 20 just a few miles outside of Coupeville, the small landing strip has for decades been used by pilots from the base. The most common operations are touch-and-go maneuvers, in which pilots perform specifically to train for aircraft-carrier landings. Complaints about jet noise are an issue every year, particularly when training operations increase before carrier-based squadrons are deployed, but 2012 has seen an increase in grumbling from Central Whidbey residents. People have been showing up consis-

tently at Island County commissioners’ meetings with claims that flight operations appear to be on the rise and that the base’s new jet, the EA-18G Growler, is louder than its predecessor, the EA-6B Prowler. While debate continues about whether the aircraft actually is louder, many of those complaints were reiterated again by petition signers, who range from farmers and business owners to elected and appointed officials serving a variety of Central Whidbey organizations. “The planes may not be technically louder but they are much more painful. The Navy must find a more remote place to fly and do it now,” Coupeville resident See PETITION page 14

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Greening of Coupeville parade Photos by Kasia Pierzga

Longtime parade organizer Carol Thrailkill served as the parade’s first-ever grand marshal. She was being honored for 12-plus years as the parade organizer. TOP: CHS Cheer squad member Elizabeth Bishop shows off her “reindeer dog.”

ABOVE: Howard Garrett of the Orca Network and Freeland resident Dick Snowberger display a model of the new 144-car ferry that will carry the name of Tokitae, one of several orcas captured in Penn Cove in 1970s. The whale, which performs at the Miami Seaquarium as “Lolita,” is the subject of a grassroots campaign to return captured whales to their home waters. RIGHT: Santa’s arrival aboard a sleigh at the end of the parade herald the arrival of the holiday season.

Ben Pralle, left, and Josh Pralle were dressed up as two of the three Wise Men as they rode aboard the Living Hope Foursquare Church float.

ABOVE: Rich Gibson shows off his holiday spirit as part of Gifts from the Heart food bank’s grocerycart drill team. LEFT: EMTs Holly Slothower and Jessica Shaffer display their CPR skills aboard the Central Whidbey Fire-Rescue float.

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Two vie for school board seat By Kathy Reed Staff Reporter

Members of the Coupeville School District Board of Directors were faced with a tough decision last week: who to choose as the student board member to serve for the next year. Two well-qualified applicants submitted cover letters, resumes and several letters of recommendation from staff and faculty members. They faced board members for a public job interview. “I’m really interested in representing my fellow classmates,” said Heni Barnes, 17. “I enjoy helping other people.” Barnes has spent her entire school career in Coupeville and has been involved in a number of activities, such as basketball in middle school, History Day throughout middle and high school, Jazz Band and the Science Olympiad. She has been president of her class four times and has a long list of volunteer and community activities in which she’s been involved. “I’m open-minded, I have fresh ideas and I can represent all students accurately and without bias,” said junior Briess Potter, who also applied for the position. Potter also had a long list of activities and achievements on her resume, including involvement in the Associated Student Body for several years and serving as the youth liaison for the Impaired Driving Impact Panel of Island County. She told board members she had always wanted to be a part of their panel. “Since I made a presentation to the board in elementary school, I have always harbored the idea I could do

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Coupeville High School junior Heni Barnes, center, answers questions from members of the school board during the regular board meeting Monday evening. Fellow junior, Briess Potter, left, looks on. Both students applied for the position of student representative to the board. this position,” Potter said. “I have the personality and the mindset for this position and I feel I can accurately represent the student body.” “If students have suggestion I will try to bring those things that are important to the board,” said Barnes. “I’ve known student representatives before and they told me that by being on the board I can actually make a difference.” “I am proud to be the superintendent of a district with students like you,” said Karen Koschak. “This is going to be a difficult choice because you both have a positive attitude and are well-spoken.” “I’m amazed at what our young people today will do to put themselves forward,” board President Kathleen Anderson said. “You both kept your thoughts in order

as public speakers.” Board members took a five minute recess and adjourned to the hall outside the elementary school’s library to make their decision, which they reiterated was not an easy choice. “Sometimes decisions are easy, sometimes they are difficult,” Anderson told the young women. “This is definitely one of those difficult decisions.” In the end, board members chose Barnes to hold the position of student representative. “Briess, your involvement in the superintendent selection process, your tie is extremely valuable,” Anderson said. “So we feel you are both in a position to contribute to the board and the district. Thank you for your willingness to serve.”

Outgoing student board member KT Wynn had wise words for the incoming Barnes, who will serve from December 2012 through November 2013. “Get prepped now,” Wynn said. “Don’t procrastinate on getting stuff done.” Wynn said her experience over the past year has been invaluable. “It’s been interesting to see how the board works,” she said. “The fact that I was able to have a say in that is important. It gave me a lot of respect for what board members do.” Barnes was pleased with the board’s decision. “I’m excited about getting to represent my peers and being able to bring their opinions and views to the board,” she said with a smile. “I want to make a difference.”

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’Twas the Night Before Fiscal Cliff By Nick Thomas ‘Twas the night before Fiscal Cliff, and throughout the land, Democrats, Republicans were taking a stand. Their positions unwavering, intractably firm, With donkey-like stubbornness or entrenched pachyderm. But the public were hopeful all snug in their beds, With visions of compromise alive in their heads. “Come on!” said the people in frustrated dismay. “Abandon this meaningless partisan fray.” When Obama and Boehner finally met, Their first thoughts were not of a country in debt. And Obama, the chief, said to Boehner “Oh crap! I’d rather depart for a nice winter’s nap.” “I know,” sighed Boehner “I’ve plenty to do, Was planning to take a vacation or two.” “Never mind,” said the Prez, “we’ll just keep delaying, Who cares what the grumbling public are saying.” But out in the blogosphere there arose such a clatter, The people revolted, resolving this matter: “There’s only one way to deal with such fools Obama and Boehner must settle by duel.” “No way!” said Obama, “I’m renowned for my peace. “With a medal of proof on my lounge mantlepiece.” “I agree” cried Boehner, not eager to battle, And caught the first plane heading out to Seattle. “Come back,” yelled the people, “we demand this by right, You’ve had chances to talk, now you settle this fight.” But the pair, reunited, were far from impressed, As the thought of a duel made them rather depressed. As he pondered alternative White House residents, Obama now saw why we have the vice presidents. Quick thinking, as always, to Biden he beckoned, “Get over here Joe, and I’ll make you my second.” “Now Joe I expect you’ll appear around dawn, To face off with Boehner on the White House’s lawn.” “Yeah right!” smiled old Joe, “Would love to assist, I ain’t packing no pistol – what if I missed?” And then, in a twinkling, Obama’s next step, Was to call up more buddies, to be his next rep. “Now Pelosi! Now Clinton! Now Durbin and Reid! But all vanished from Washington with notable speed. “Oh dear,” mused Obama, “now what shall I do?” So he phoned up Boehner for a quick rendezvous. “My friend, we are beaten, let’s abandon aggression.” “Agreed,” said the Speaker, “it’s time for concession.” So they sprang into action, both recommending, Adding some taxes and cutting some spending. Then I heard them exclaim, “We’ve reached a consensus! Good-bye Fiscal Cliff, we’ve come to our senses.”

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County to auction delinquent land

Gingerbread contest continues

The Island County Treasurer will be auctioning up to 59 parcels of land to the highest bidder at 3 p.m. Dec. 13 at the Island County Commissioner’s Hearing Room, 1 NE Sixth St., Room B102, Coupeville. The parcels are being sold due to non-payment of 2009 and prior property taxes. Island County Superior Court ordered the treasurer to sell the property on Nov. 26. The parcels range from an unimproved lot to a lot with improvements and have assessed values up to $734,715. At press time, the lowest estimated minimum bid is $1,295.59 and the highest estimated minimum bid is $36,321.52. All sales must be concluded at the close of each bid.

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Coupeville boy aids in charity letter-writing project By Kathy Reed Staff Reporter

Coupeville third-grader Jonathan Carroll knows a thing or two about wishes and he’d like to share the joy this holiday season. Jonathan wants to help grant wishes for seriously or terminally ill children by helping to raise money for the Make-a-Wish Foundation and he hopes lots of people on Whidbey Island will join in the effort. Macy’s has promised to donate $1 — up to $1 million — to the Make a Wish Foundation for each letter to Santa it receives before the holidays. Jonathan has created a special mailbox to collect letters to Santa and has placed it in the lobby of the Pacific NorthWest Art School in Coupeville. Kids and adults are welcome to write a letter to Santa using the theme “I believe.” His mom, Jenny Carroll, will collect all the letters and deliver them to Macy’s, which of course, will

then send the letters on to old St. Nick. Jonathan and his family have a very good reason for wanting to help. It wasn’t that long ago when Jonathan was the recipient of a Make-aWish trip. Three years ago Jonathan went into kidney failure, due to an auto-immune disease. His doctor recommended him for a Makea-Wish trip, which the family was able to take last August, shortly before Jonathan underwent a kidney transplant. “First I wanted to go on a Nick (Nickelodean) cruise, because you get to slide down into pools of green slime, but they told me I couldn’t do that because it wouldn’t be good for my kidneys,” Jonathan said. “I really wanted to go on a cruise, so we went on a Disney Cruise.” Jonathan and his family — mom, Jenny; dad, Mike; and older brother Mitchell, 13 — all got to go on the trip, which was a major undertaking due to Jonathan’s illness.

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“It was hard to imagine being able to go on a trip at that time, but it really gave us all something to look forward to,” said Jenny. “We were able to enjoy it without the worry.” Jenny described how boxes and boxes of dialysis solution and machines had to be provided in order for Jonathan to make the trip. All of it was provided by the Make-aWish Foundation. “We would never have done it otherwise,” Jenny said. For Jonathan, the trip was a chance for him to feel normal, to forget his illness. Even though he had to undergo dialysis every day, it didn’t seem to slow him down. He spent just about every waking moment on the watersides, which he described with great enthusiasm. “The big waterside went out over the water and through the smokestack,” he said, using his hands to illustrate the twists and turns. “I must have gone down the shorter one at least 20 times.” Jonathan underwent a kidney transplant in November, 2011. His father, Mike, was the donor. A year later, one would never be able to tell Jonathan had been a very

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Jonathan Carroll, 8, displays the special “Santa Express Mail” box he created for letters to Santa Claus. The letters collected will be taken to Macy’s, which has promised to donate $1 for every letter to Santa it receives, up to $1 million, to the Make-a-Wish Foundation. sick young man. Today he enjoys playing basketball and video games and going to sleepovers. In the future, he wants to be an architect and design dams and bridges. But it is obvious the Make-a-Wish trip made a big impression on Jonathan, who said he would recommend it other children in similar positions. “I would tell them to do

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Letters to Santa can also be mailed to the art school or taken directly to Macy’s. “I hope everybody will write a letter,” said Jenny. “I’m hoping we get $100, no, $1,000,” Jonathan said. An i-Tunes card and a new remote-controlled helicopter and car, among other things, are on Jonathan’s wish list from Santa this year. But it’s clear the Carroll family has already gotten the best gift of all. “It feels wonderful being back to normal, being a happy family,” Jenny said. “Jonathan is healthy and that’s a great thing.”

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Habitat expands reach with two retail stores By Betty Freeman Staff Reporter

“People like helping Habitat for Humanity,” said Sandra Stipe, manager of the nonprofit organization’ retail store in Freeland. “Habitat has hit on a good formula of helping people and having fun while we’re doing it,” she said with a smile. The store, which opened in late 2011, occupies the building vacated last fall by Skagit Farmers Supply and offers affordably priced furniture, mattresses, building materials, plumbing fixtures and appliances – all donated by Whidbey Island residents. “There are three ingredients in our success,” Stipe said. “First, we have wonderful volunteers who do everything from pick-up to pricing. Next, we have good quality donations from the community. And finally, we have great customers.” With the new South Whidbey store, Habitat for Humanity is building on the success of its Oak Harbor store on Pioneer Way. The Freeland Store is stocked primarily with donations from South Whidbey. The Freeland store’s ample space allows Habitat for Humanity to accept not just furniture, but also recycled or new building materials, doors, windows, cabinets, sinks, toilets, tubs, showers and tiles.

“We hope homeowners doing remodeling projects or contractors will remember the Habitat for Humanity of Island County stores and bring us their donations,” Stipe said. Do-it-yourselfers can also find bargain supplies for projects at the Freeland store. Volunteers pick up donations, clean and repair items, price them and arrange them on the sales floor. Special attention is paid to wood furniture and antiques. Volunteer Judy Corbin researches art and antique donations to determine their value, and prices are generally lower than suggested worth. “We have really generous donors,” said Corbin, pointing to a gleaming walnut highboy desk (circa 1850) as an example of the goodquality donations the store receives. “It’s amazing how quickly things come and go here, especially the antiques,” said volunteer Susan Knapp. Couches, chairs and mattresses need to be clean and without tears. Donated appliances must work. Some wood furniture gets sanded and refinished, and all furniture gets a good cleaning and oiling as needed. “It’s hard work to get everything ready to sell,” Stipe said. “But it’s worth it.” Assistant Manager Jean Christianson echoed Stipe’s

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2. Approval of CUP 12-01 Conditional Use Permit to construct and operate the Penn Cove Stormwater Remediation– Heritage Park within the Town Residential Zoning District. 3. Approval of CUP 12-03 Conditional Use Permit to operate a four-room hotel. 4. Approval of Agreement with Island County regarding Solid Waste Management.

5. Approval of Amendment No. 2 to Interlocal Agreement of June 16, 2003, recorded under Auditor’s file number 4067793 and approve Interlocal Agreement between the Cities of Langley and Oak Harbor, and the Town of Coupeville for the purpose of establishing the Island County Housing Advisory Board. 6. Approval of Contract with UW Green Futures Lab for Penn Cove Stormwater Remediation Project.

7. Approval of Town Attorney Agreement for 2013.

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8. Reappointment– Bob Clay to Island Transit Board. 9. Appointment of Mayor Pro-Tem.

10. Approval of December 11, 2012 Claims Vouchers/ Warrants and November Payroll Vouchers. AUDIENCE INPUT ADJOURNMENT PLEASE NOTE: The final agenda will be posted on the Town website at www. townofcoupeville.org by Saturday, Dec. 8, 2012. The agenda and minutes will be emailed on Friday, Dec. 7, 2012. If you would like to have the agenda and minutes emailed to you, please email your request to clerktreasurer@ townofcoupeville.org.

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Leo equals leadership, experience, opportunity Easement By Kathy Reed Staff Reporter

A new club at Coupeville High School has come in like a lion. Or perhaps Lion with a capital “L” would be more appropriate, since the Coupeville Lions Club is behind its creation. “This is the opportunity for students to engage in servicing the community, just like the Lions Club,” said John Kohlmann, Leo Club advisor and Coupeville Lion. “The Coupeville Lions Club has a good reputation and it’s one of the largest clubs in the state,” he continued. “That good image made the kids feel like this was a good link for them.” The Leo Club is something Kohlmann has had in mind for at least a couple of years. He attended a training session about the Leo Club at a Lions conference about a year ago and brought the idea back to the local group, which gave him permission to try to get a group started. “Part of the process involved visiting the Leo Club in Friday Harbor and talk with them about what worked and what didn’t work,” Kohlmann said. One recommendation from the Friday Harbor group was that the new club be set up as an independent club, rather than an official school club, which can sometimes limit what groups are able to do, Kohlmann said. Members of the Leo Club are technically representatives of the Lions organization when they participate in club activities, as opposed to

representing the school. Kohlmann said they started recruiting members for the new group in April. In order to form an official club, there have to be 15 members. He said he and fellow Lions hung out at the school cafeteria during lunch, passing out flyers and talking with students. “By the end of the school year, we had 12 kids signed up,” he said. “We planned a potluck picnic out at the Fort Casey pool, some of the kids brought friends, and that gave us our 15 members.” The club has now received all the official documentation and plans are in the works for the official chartering process, which Kohlmann expects to take place in January. Since the beginning of the school year, membership has grown to include 20 students. The group meets twice a month during the school’s lunch hour. At the group’s last meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 27, Mary Mitchell of Readiness to Learn was there to talk to members about plans to “adopt” a family for Christmas. Different suggestions and scenarios were tossed around the table before members decided on a course of action. Kohlmann encouraged and nudged the group to take action on another project it’s working on. “In connection with taking donations of items to send to the troop, I’ve been in touch with the Command-

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Leo Club members Calley Walker, left, and Kelsey Pape joined their fellow Leo Club members in taking part in the Greening of Coupeville parade Saturday. er and so he thinks this is going to happen,” he chided gently. “So it would be disappointing if we weren’t able to do it. It’s important to talk to people you know.” Though the Coupeville Leo Club is new this year, Leo Clubs have been around for a long time. Worldwide, more than 150,000 young people in 139 countries call themselves Leos. The organization is a great learning experience for the students, Kohlmann said. “It provides leadership opportunities, community involvement; both are great values to teach kids,” he said. “When I visited the San Juan club, the students said they were seeing real value in being involved in it.” “It’s so interesting to see the quality of the kids

involved in the Leos,” said Lion chaperone Hugh Hedges, who has experience working with the Leo Club in Lakewood, near Tacoma. “The kids just wanted to help and it was such a learning session for me as well.” Community involvement was the first thing that came to mind when students were asked why they wanted to join the Leo Club. “I had an opportunity to go to the Lions Camp Horizon over the summer,” junior McKenzie Kooch said. “I really wanted to help out with the community and this seemed like fun.” “This is just another way to help the community that I’ve been part of my whole life,” senior Drew Chan said. “It’s a way of giving back.” “I was looking for a way to help the community and

volunteer,” freshman McKenzie Rice said. Whatever their reasons for joining, the club is off to a good start, according to Kohlmann. Now he hopes to keep the momentum going. “It will be a challenge to keep this alive over the next couple of years,” he said. “Like any organization, it has to build its own reputation and the kids have to have fun at it.” Any student interesting in joining the Leo Club can pick up an application in the school office or e-mail Kohlmann at jkohlmann@msn. com. There is a $20 member fee, which is paid to the Lions club. Fore more information on the Leo Club go to lionsclub.org/EN/our-work/ youth-programs/leo-clubs/index.php.

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Years of work to add another layer of protection to Greenbank Farm came to fruition last week. The Board of Island County Commissioners approved a $335,000 conservation easement for the agriculture, recreational and environmentally sensitive land located at the publicly owned farm. The easement is funded by Conservation Futures Funds awarded by the commissioners in 2011. Pat Powell, executive director for the Whidbey Camano Land Trust, said the Greenbank Farm is an important part of Whidbey heritage and the easement still provides enough flexibility to keep the farm’s commercial core economically viable. The Monday approval came as a surprise to leaders of the Port of Coupeville, who said they were expecting the deliberations would continue almost to the end of the year. The Port of Coupeville owns the Greenbank Farm. “I’m just really pleased,” port commissioner Benye Weber said of the approved easement. “That’s been one of the reasons why I ran for a second term.” The Port of Coupeville also agreed to surrender the development rights to seven acres of commercial land located on either side of Wonn Road. While preventing commercial development on those two rectangular strips of property, an option was written into the easement that allows construction of a park and ride lot. The conservation easement will be a boon to the Port of Coupeville, which has had to defer maintenance at the Greenbank Farm and the Coupeville Wharf because of revenue shortfalls. Jim Patton executive director for the Port of Coupeville, said that the easement dollars will be talked about during the commissioners Dec. 12 meeting. He has a list of 10 to 12 potential maintenance items that include replacing the fuel floats and installing an additional restroom at the Coupeville Wharf. One thing is for sure, the Port won’t be able to pay off its debt on the Farm. Patton said the port is obligated to continue paying more than $100,000 a year.

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Wolves ready for 2012-13 winter sports season By Jim Waller Staff Reporter

It’s time for the Coupeville High School winter athletes to hit the court for the 201212 season.

Boys’ Basketball Coupeville looks for fresh start A new year brings new dreams for the Coupeville High School boys’ basketball team as it would like to forget the nightmare of 2011-12. Coupeville, which had only one senior on its roster, struggled through a winless season last winter and lost most of the games by sizable margins. Coach Anthony Smith put a youthful squad on the floor, doling out big minutes to two sophomores and four freshmen — not a recipe for success in varsity basketball.

Now, with a year of experience, the Wolves “hope to compete, to be in games,” Smith said, although his team is still young with only two seniors. He added, “The schedule looks like if we compete, we will get some wins.” The fact Coupeville played a rugged nonleague schedule last year didn’t help matters. This time around powerhouses Meridian and Bellevue Christian aren’t on the slate, but tough La Conner, Friday Harbor and University Prep remain. New opponents Blane, Orcas Island and Mount Vernon Christian are less formidable. The Wolves lost only two players off last year’s club, Mitch Pelroy, who graduated, and Taylor Ebersole, who moved to La Conner. Back are three starters: junior Gavin O’Keefe, junior

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The Coupeville High School boys’ basketball team looks to improve this winter. Front row, left to right: Isaac Vargas, Joel Walstad, Oscar Liquidano, Wiley Hesselgrave and Ryan Griggs. Standing, left to right: CJ Roberts, Morgan Payne, Josh Wilsey, Carson Risner, Caleb Valko, Anthony Bergeron, Nick Streubel, Aaron Curtin, Aaron Trumbull, Josiah Campbell, Gavin O’Keefe, Drew Chan and Scott Davidson. Nick Streubel and sophomore Aaron Curtin. However, O’Keefe suffered a broken ankle Tuesday evening while playing Univer-

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The 2012-13 Coupeville High School varsity girls’ basketball team is set for the season. Front, from left to right: Amanda Fabrizi, Breeanna Messner, Haley Marx and Madeline Strasburg. Back row, left to right: Katie Kiel, Lauren Escalle, Jai’Lysa Hoskins, Makana Stone, Bessie Walstad, Hailey Hammer and Rhiannon Ellsworth.

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ers who manned the post positions last year: 5-9 senior Bessie Walstad, 5-8 senior Jai’Lysa Hoskins and 5-8 sophomore Hailey Hammer. Graduation robbed Coupeville of the outside players who earned a majority of the minutes last winter, as well as leadership and a large percentage of its scoring, King said. He will look to four returning letter winners to fill in those spots: 5-4 senior Haley Marx, 5-6 senior Lauren Escalle, 5-5 junior Amanda Fabrizi and 5-5 junior Breanna Messner. “We will need to come together, support one another and get game experience,” King said. “On the offensive end we need to stay patient and let the play develop.” King said the team’s strength is “our willingness to work hard every day to improve as a team and to play hard from the tip off until the final buzzer.” See WINTER, page 12

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Winter: Sports; from page 9 The goals, King said, are to consistently improve, compete, peak right before the playoffs and qualify for state. King’s and Archbishop Murphy are expected to be the powers in the Cascade Conference, King said, adding that South Whidbey and Cedarcrest will also “be tough.” The Wolves began its season last week with games at Cedar Park Christian and Meridian; look elsewhere on this page for deatils. They play at La Conner at 6 p.m. tonight and go to Cedarcrest tomorrow and Lakewood at 7 p.m. Tuesday before finally playing South Whidbey at home.

Cheer Eck takes over as head coach

Coupeville High School selected Cheridan Eck recently to be the new cheer coach for the winter season. Long-time coach Sylvia Arnold took a leave for personal reasons but may return for in the fall for her son’s senior season of football, Eck said. Eck is not totally new to the program. She co-coached with Arnold this fall and helped out from time to time in the past. Her background is impressive. Eck said, “Singing, dancing and acting is my thing.” She spent six years on the Seattle Sonic dance team and performed professionally in Broadway musicals and TV shows. Her passion for dancing will carry over to the Coupe-

ville squad. “My goal is to show the girls that we can integrate more dancing for crowd entertainment and have some fun while still keeping their love of cheering,” she said. As a fitness instructor, Eck will also add strength training to the team’s workouts to teach correct techniques and body alignment which are “extremely useful when dancing and cheering.” Members of this year’s team are Emily Clay, Caitlyn Connolly, Kirsten Pelroy, Iris Ryckeart, Jovanah Foote, Kylie Burge, Elizabeth Bishop, Sylvia Hurlburt, Elena Jimenez-Guerra, Destiny Bitting, Jessica Painter, Cheyenne Yocham, Therese Lee, Nicole Becker and Darian Emerick.

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CHEERS FOR THE WOLVES: The winter-season Coupeville cheer squad: front: Emily Clay; middle, left to right: Caitlyn Connolly, Kirsten Pelroy, Iris Ryckeart, Jovanah Foote and Kylie Burge; back, left to right: Elizabeth Bishop, Sylvia Hurlburt, Elena Jimenez-Guerra, Destiny Bitting and Jessica Painter. Not pictured: Cheyenne Yocham, Therese Lee, Nicole Becker, Darian Emerick.

Blaine bugs ailing Wolves It wasn’t supposed to start like this. Coming off a winless season, Coupeville High School boys’ basketball coach Anthony Smith expected his club to be more competitive this winter, but he didn’t count on a bug zapping his team. With only six players for the varsity game and five for the JV contest, both Coupeville squads lost in the season opener against visiting Blaine Saturday; the varsity going down 57-17. Illness and several other factors left the CHS program shorthanded. “We will get better,” Smith said. “It is not a good feeling to start this way.” Among the missing were three potential varsity starters, according to Smith. Of the six varsity players who did compete, three played while ill and took advantage of the trash cans around the Coupeville bench during breaks in the action.

“We are way better than the score indicated today,” Smith said. “It is a testament to the kids that they showed up. They should have stayed home.” Smith frequently rotated his six players to try to keep them fresh, but fatigue and nausea set in and the Borderites (1-1) pulled away. Blaine led 17-5 and 27-12 at the end of the first two quarters. Blaine scored the first eight points of the second half, then Drew Chan drilled a threepointer for Coupeville. The Wolves wouldn’t score again until Aaron Trumbull connected in the game’s final minute. Chan finished with five points, Carson Risner four, Aaron Curtin three, Josh Wilsey two, Trumbull two and Gavin O’Keefe one. The Wolves finished with 24 turnovers and hurt their effort by hitting only one of 13 free throws.

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ridian Saturday. Against Cedar Park Christian, coach David King said, “We did play tough defense, we just couldn’t put the ball in the basket.” The Wolves were led by Makana Stone and Hailey Hammer with six points each. Breeanna Messner added four, Jai’Lysa Hoskins and Amanda Fabrizi had two each and Bessie Walstad one. The Eagles led at the quarters 8-6, 20-10 and 27-12. “We have been preaching it (free throw shooting) and practicing it, but it is not happening yet,” King said. It still wasn’t happening early against Meridian, but Walstad sank a pair of presspacked free throws and Fabrizi one in the final minutes to sew up the win. The Wolves started the game by making only three of 13 foul shots in the first

half and finished only 15 of 37 for the game, but they hit them when they needed them most. The Wolves led by 10 in the fourth quarter when Meridian cut the margin to four in only a few seconds. The Trojans then fouled Walstad and the senior calmly connected on both shots with 90 seconds left. After a defensive stop by Coupeville, Fabrizi was fouled and she hit one of two to give Coupeville a more secure seven-point lead. Coupeville out rebounded Meridian 35-25; Stone had six boards and Hoskins pulled down four on offense. Escalle led the scoring with 11 points; Stone had 10; Walstad six; Haley Marx five; Hammer four; Fabrizi, Messner and Madi Strasburg two each; and Hoskins one.

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whidbey island’s community calendar Thurs., Dec. 6

Job Club, 1-2:30 p.m. Dec. 10, Oak Harbor Librar y meeting room 137, 1000 SE Regatta Drive. Learn about informational interviewing. Attendance is drop-in and free. The club is hosted by the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, Department of Social and Health Services. 360675-5115; sno-isle.org.

Greenbank Garden Club, 10 a.m. Dec. 6, Greenbank Progressive Club, on Bakken and Firehouse roads, Greenbank. The program is “You’ll Love this Yule,” and a hands-on craft will be made after a demonstration. 360579-5880.

North Whidbey DUI/Underage Drinking Prevention Panel, 6:45 p.m. Dec. 10, Oak Harbor Library conference room 137, 1000 SE Regatta Drive. Sponsored by Impaired Driving Impact Panel of Island County. Required by local driving instructors for both driver’s education students and parents. 360-6728219; idipic.org.

Central Whidbey Lions Club, noon Dec. 6, Tyee Restaurant, 405 S. Main St. Coupeville. Club meets first and third Thursdays of the month. 360-678-3263. Water Resources Advisory Committee, 3-5 p.m. Dec. 6, Oak Harbor Public Works Facility, 1400 NE 16th Ave. Find the agenda at www.islandcountyeh.org/page/204.

Homeschoolers Host Service Dog Training, 7 p.m. Dec. 10, Oak Harbor Lutheran Church, 1253 Northwest Second Ave. 360-679-2601.

Island County Historical Society Christmas Feast, 6 p.m. Dec. 6, Captain Whidbey Inn, 2072 Capt. Whidbey Inn Road Coupeville. Cost for Penn Cove mussel dinner is $38. RSVP: 678-3310.

Fri., Dec. 7 Greenbank Farm First Friday event, 5-8 p.m. Dec. 7, at Greenbank Farm, 765 Wonn Road, Greenbank. 360-2223010. Whidbey Community Chorus Concert, 7-9 p.m. Dec. 7, First United Methodist Church, 1050 SE Ireland St., Oak Harbor. “Impressions of Christmas” is directed by Chet Hansen. Oak Harbor High School choir director Darren McCoy and his students will also perform. Free, donations welcome. 360-678-4148. “Willy Wonka Junior,” 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2:30 p.m. Sundays, Dec. 7-22, Whidbey Children’s Theater, 222 Anthes Ave. Langley. Tickets: $8-$12. 360-2212282.

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Have your children started their entry for the Whidbey Examiner’s Snowman Art Contest? Jackson Parr, 10, and brother Simon Parr, 7, of Olympia, were hard at work this weekend. The former Oak Harbor family are longtime long-distance Examiner subscribers. The Parr boys were the first to submit their entry to the online contest. The snowman drawing ran in the Nov. 29 issue of the Examiner. Aspiring artists can either tear that page out and decorate it, or print out a copy of the drawing from our website, whidbeyexaminer.com. Then take a photo of your artwork and upload it to the Examiner website, where readers will vote for their favorites. The winners will get some fun prizes! The winning entries will be printed in the Examiner later this month. Applebee’s , 31810 Hwy. 20, Oak Harbor. $10. 360-2939872. Winterfest, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 8, Coupeville Elementary School multi-purpose room. Enjoy a pancake breakfast cooked by Central Whidbey Lions, and crafts. A 2 p.m. movie matinee: “The Grinch.” 360-731-7619. Greenbank Holiday Market, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 8-9 and 15-16, Greenbank Farm, 765 Wonn Road, Greenbank. Local artisans and crafts, unique gifts, photos with Santa, holiday music, wine tasting and kid’s activities. greenbankfarm.com.

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of homemade cookies. Benefits Langley’s United Methodist women charities. 360221-4233. Santa’s Winter Wonderland, 2-4 p.m. Dec. 8, Harbor Tower Village, 100 E. Whidbey Ave., Oak Harbor. Sing along with carolers and the Harbor Tower Elves to your favorite Christmas songs. Donations welcome. 360-675-2569. Soroptimist Christmas Home Tour, 4-8 p.m. Dec. 8. Decorated homes feature homemade cookies and recipe to collect. Tickets: $15 and include directions. Try to carpool; parking is limited. Tickets are available from any Oak Harbor Soroptimist or McBride’s Hallmark. 360679-8531. Navy Band Northwest Holiday Concert, 7 p.m. Dec. 8, Oak Harbor High School’s Performing Arts Center. The whole family can enjoy heartwarming music. Free. Toys for Tots donations welcome.

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www.facebook.com/navybandnorthwest. Whidbey Island Center for the Arts: “Scrooge! The Musical,” 7:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. through Dec. 15, WICA, 565 Camano Ave., Langley. Tickets: $15-$24. 360-2218268; wicaonline.com. Auditions for “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” by appointment Dec. 8 and 9, with callbacks Dec. 10, Whidbey Playhouse, 730 Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. The play opens April 26, 2013. Make an appointment: 360-679-2237.

Sat., Dec. 9 Noel Concert, 7 p.m. Dec. 9, First Reformed Church, 250

SW Third Ave., Oak Harbor. Evening of music and poetry celebrating the Yuletide season. Tickets to this Celtic and classical ensemble are available at the door or at Mr. Music, Bayleaf and Angelo’s Caffe.

Mon., Dec. 10 Grief Support Group, 1-2:30 p.m. Dec. 10, Oak Harbor Senior Center, 51 SE Jerome St. Free informal discussion about grief and loss, led by a facilitator. Share experiences, learn about the grief process and find support. Open to adults who’ve experienced the death of a significant person within the last two years. 360-814-5589.

Oak Harbor Garden Club, 9 a.m.-noon Dec. 11, First United Methodist Church, 1050 Ireland St., Oak Harbor. Learn how to install a rain garden and enjoy the annual Christmas potluck. 360-675-0392.

Thurs., Dec. 13 Greenbank Progressive Club Potluck, 6-8:30 p.m. Dec. 13, Greenbank Hall, Firehouse Road, Greebank. Musician Buell Neidlinger performs on cello. 360-678-4885.

Fri., Dec. 14 Star Party, begins at dark Dec. 14, Fort Nugent Park, 2075 SW Fort Nugent Road, Oak Harbor. Explore the night sky and view distant galaxies, planets and nebulas at this free public party hosted by the Island County Astronomical Society. No telescope is needed and people of all ages are welcome to attend. Dress warmly; cloudy weather cancels event. 360-679-7664; icaspub@juno.com.

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Budget: Coupeville budget excludes staff raises; from page 1 serves as Oak Harbor’s City administrator, said he was worried about the cumulative impact on their pay over time. “I’m worried our employees are falling further behind,” Cort said. Town workers did, how-

ever, receive one-time payments in lieu of a raise in both 2011 and 2012. That amounted to a flat $1,200 payment — before taxes – for about 13 full-time employees and an FTE percentage for about five parttime staff.

Conard’s proposed budget included neither a onetime payment nor a cost of living increase, but she did put together a document detailing how raises at various percentages would affect the city’s bottom line. It made clear that some

hardships could be created for the future, but that it was not impossible. “I could live with it either way,” Conard said. She suggested the council delay making a decision now and review the town’s fiscal situation sometime in 2013.

Cort also supported the measure but suggested the issue be scheduled now for review after the first quarter. Included in the vote was an ordinance that increases the budget by 1 percent, as allowed by law. The increase tabs out to about $3,471.

Councilman Bob Clay, who voiced concerns about possible reductions in state funding sources and stagnant sales tax revenues, voiced support for the proposal. “I’d feel a lot better about that,” Clay said.

Petition: Numbers increasing on closure request; from page 1 Jerome Squire wrote. Others claim the noise was having an adverse effect on their health and that complaints to the Navy have fallen on deaf ears. Still others argue that frequent jet operations are inappropriate for Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve. “The plane(s) are making it impossible for us to use and enjoy our wonderful national reserve,” Coupeville resident Georgia Gardener wrote in her comments on the petition. “It is not appropriate for them to be there.” Gardener is also a Whidbey General Hospital commissioner and a former state legislator. The reserve’s Trust Board has not taken a po-

sition on the issue, but at least one member, Fran Einterz, did sign the petition. He wrote on the petition that he was like many residents who have been “stunned” by the noise generated by the new jets and a difference in flight patterns. “This past summer the flying around Coupeville rose to an intolerable level,” he wrote. In a later interview, Einterz said he has nothing against the Navy and that his wish for the petition is to begin a discussion with Navy officials. “I hope this petition will be used to spur a dialogue with the Navy and resolve our community issues,” Einterz said. The petition, which

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of the Oak Harbor Navy League, said the base has a major economic presence in the city and the county, supplying thousands of jobs to the area and dumping millions of dollars into the island’s economy. The practice field is an essential element to its mission and can’t simply be abandoned, Slowik said. The training that happens there insures the safety of American pilots who land on aircraft carriers. “From the Navy League’s standpoint, we support the Navy and OLF where it is,” Slowik said. “It’s so important to keep these guys safe,” he said. Slowik also noted that the airstrip has been there as long as the base has been on Whidbey Island. People who build houses or move to the area know that because they have to

sign agreements that acknowledge boththe base’s presence and the noise from jets, he said. Support for the island’s armed forces means you accept the with the good and the bad, he said. “It’s a trade-off and you have to understand that,” Slowik said.

with elected officials. For him, and many others, this is the last straw, he said. “We’ve had it,” he said. Pickard is working with a small group to establish a non-profit group called Citizens of the Ebey’s Reserve for a Healthy, Safe and Peaceful Environment. The group had its first organizational meeting on Tuesday. According to Pickard, the petition will be sent to the U.S. Congress and President Barack Obama. The intent is not to offend service men and women, he said, adding that he sincerely hopes the Navy can identify an alternative place to train but it can’t continue in Central Whidbey. “The Navy just needs to stop flying here,” Pickard said. “That’s it. It’s over.”

Pickard said his petition does not reflect a lack of patriotism or support for the armed forces. “We’re not anti-Navy at all,” he said. “We support the Navy. We just don’t think they should be training in a national park.” “There has to be a way these pilots can be trained. This just isn’t the right place for it.” Known as an activist by some and a pot stirrer by others, Pickard said he started the petition after exhausting attempts to work

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SHINGLED NEWER one story bungalow. 2 BR, 2 BA, office. In-floor heat, gas fireplace, all applia n c e s. C ove r e d f r o n t OAK HARBOR deck, sunny back deck, garage. No smokers or pets. $1,200 a month includes water plus deposit. Minimum one year lease. Contact Blake at 360-730-7915 or FOR RENT 3 Bedroom, blakew@whidbey.com 1 bath with fireplace, oil Oak Harbor heat, large fenced back 2 B E D R O O M d u p l ex yard and garage. Small available. Quiet country pets welcome. Utilities setting. Pets negotiable. not incl. $950 per month. Water, sewer, garbage 360-982-6392 or 360paid. $600 per month 632-8365. plus secur ity deposit. 360-679-2677

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1 BEDROOM, 1 BATH, p r i va t e h o m e o n 2 . 5 acres. Compact washer and dryer, wood stove, electric heat. Car por t, storage shed. Close to Oak Harbor and NAS Whidbey. Non smokers, pets negotiable. Water LANGLEY and sewer paid. FURNISHED 2 BR, 2 BA Available now. $700 per double wide mobile on 5 month, first, last & $1000 acres. Features vaulted deposit. 360-929-1999 ceilings, washer & dryer. P a v e d p r i v a t e r o a d . OAK HARBOR Great area, looking for someone to take care of the place while the property is worked on. Unfurnished available. $800 a month. 360-929-4642. LANGLEY

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DUPLEX UNIT FOR Rent in Clinton on Whidbey Island. 2 Bedroom; 1.5 baths; 1 car garage; deck. All appliances. No smoking. Half block from bus stop. 1 mile from the ferr y in Clinton. $925/ month on 12 month lease. $800 damage deposit. Application required. First, last, damage. 206-200-4219.

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20 Acres FREE! Buy 40- 3 Get 60 acres. $0-Down, $168/mo. Money Back Guarantee, NO CREDIT CHECKS. Beautiful Views. Roads/Surveyed. Neaer El Paso, Texas. 1-800-843-7537 www.sunsetranches.com BR DUPLEX near town. Newly remodeled Real Estate for Rent including washer & dryIsland County er. Fenced back yard and storage unit. Pet CLINTON o k ay. $ 1 , 0 5 0 / m o n t h . First, last and $500 deposit. 360-969-0489.

3 BR, 1.5 BA HOME has 2 car garage & big fenced back yard! Split level style home. Extra room downstairs with washroom. Wood stove and propane (one on each level). Beach acc e s s. G r e a t S c a t c h e t Head neighborhood! No s m o k i n g . Pe t s n e g o t . $1,200/ month plus deposit. Six month to one year lease. Call 360320-1484.

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ADVERTISING SALES CONSULTANT - Do you like to sell? Are you tired of working retail and on weekends? The Whidbey Island’s community newspapers seek an enthusiastic, creative individual to sell advertising to local businesses. Successful candidate must be dependable, detail-oriented and possess exceptional customer ser vice skills. Previous sales experience required; media sales a plus! Reliable insured transportation and good driving record required. We offer a base salary plus commission, expense reimbursement, excellent health benefits, paid vacation, sick and holidays, 401K and a great work environment with opportunity to advance. EOE. Please send resume with cover letter in PDF or Text format to

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FOR SALE: BUNK BED in great cond! Wooden frame and head/ foot boards, rail and ladder to top bunk. Mattresses included if desired. Able to use as two single beds. $150. Please call 360221-8865. GREETING CARD display rack, new. 12 pockets for 5x7 cards, white wire. 18” base, 28” height. $25. (360)6786102 WASHER & DRYER set, Maytag, older model, works great. $75. North of Oak Harbor. (360)632-3783 WHEELBARROWS: I have 2 new wheelbarrows for sale $25/each, 40 cubic feet. 360-6794958 Oak Harbor. Food & Farmer’s Market

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Electronics

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LOCAL FFL DEALER buying your used guns. Single pieces or whole collections purchased. Please call Jim for more information at 360-7709079. www.whidbeyarms.com Firewood, Fuel & Stoves

fers mouthwatering gifts of hand-dipped strawberries and more. Satisfaction guaranteed. Save now - receive 20 percent off on orders over $29.00. Visit www.berries.com/extra or Call 1-888-851-3847 Wrap up your Holiday Shopping with 100 percent guaranteed, delivered–to- the-door Omaha Steaks! SAVE 68 percent PLUS 2 FREE GIFTS - 26 Gourm e t Fa v o r i t e s O N LY $49.99. ORDER Today 1- 888-697-3965 use code 45102ALN or w w w . O m a h a S teaks.com/hgc86 Dogs

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GARAGE MOVING Sale!!! Lots of Christmas items, antique stereo, china hutch, many kitchen items, glass and crystal & more! Everything must go!! Saturday and Sunday, December 8th & 9th from 9am to 4pm located at 605 NW Broadway Street. Corner of 7th & Broadway. Cash only.

BOARD OF ISLAND COUNTY COMMISSIONERS - Public Hearing NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Island County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on December 18, 2012 at 5:30 p.m. in the Commissioners Hearing room in Coupeville to consider Ordinance C-146-12 LG-009-12] in the matter of an amendment to Sections 17.03.040 and 17.03.180.R of the Island County Code to clarify the standards and requirements of sign and outdoor lighting regulations. Documents are available at: http://www.islandcounty.net/planning/SignCodeUpdate.htm TION may be obtained by contacting the Department of Island County Planning and Community Development, P.O. Box 5000, Coupeville, Washington 98239-5000, 6797339 (North Whidbey), 321-5111 (South Whidbey), or 629-4522 (Camano Island). Persons requiring auxiliary aids/ser vices should call Island County Human Resources at 679-7372, at least 24 hours prior to the event. LEGAL NO. 441228 Published: The Whidbey Examiner. December 6, 2012

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HOLIDAY Extravaganza! Gifts for everyone!! High Quality Decorations, like new women’s bike, XL Samsonite suitcase, furniture, house hold, office, cook books, DVDs & tons more! Saturday, December 8 th from 8am to 2pm located at 1649 Flea Market Layton Rd. 3000 BASEBALL CARDs Find your perfect pet 1970s to current. $150 in the Classiﬁeds. for all. Call 360-969www.nw-ads.com 9281, Greenbank. FIREWOOD, seasonal, split. Call today! Maple/ Alder/ Fir. Cord and/or bundles. Delivery always available! Steve Benson for pricing 360-416-3227

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(1) MALE RAT Terrier Puppy Left! 3/month old. $350 firm. 2nd round of shots, wor med, vet c h e cke d . I n t r a i n i n g . 360-333-6131 G R E AT G I F T I D E A ! ! ChillSpot is The COOLE S T D o g B e d - A n ew and innovative, thermodynamically cooled dog bed, that enhances the cool tile surfaces our pets rely on during the warm weather months. Use promo code COOLG I F T Fo r 1 0 % o f f ! FURTHER INFORMAwww.chillspot.biz

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Orcas Island Fire and Rescue District #2, located in San Juan County, is looking for a Seeking qualified can- district financial officer to didates for new pro- maintain financial, acgram in Skagit County! counting, administrative and personnel services Clinician I or II in order to meet legislaF/T (40 hrs/wk) 41601. tive requirements and Mt. Vernon. suppor t district operations. Preferred qualifiMedication Nurse RN cations include a degree FT (40 hrs/wk) 41601. in business administraMt. Vernon. tion or management and Peer Counselor a minimum of five year P/T (20 hours/week). related experience. 41601. Mt. Vernon. For more information or to submit an application, Visit our website at: go to: www.compasshealth.org http://www.orcasfire. to learn more about our macwebsitebuilder.com/ open positions and to job-opportunities.html apply. or call 360-376-2331

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FT/PT/PRN openings for Labor & Delivery RNs at Naval Hospital Oak H a r b o r. A n y s t a t e license accepted, one year L&D exp in last three years req’d. Email resume to: megan.heath@ catalystpsi.com

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South Whidbey Parks & Recreation DIRECTOR The South Whidbey Parks & Recreation District is seeking a Director to lead the District into the next phase of development and operation. A bachelor’s degree in parks management or related field is desired. See the complete job announcement and description at www.swparks.org/ Busy Dental Practice in employment.html Beautiful Oak Harbor is or call 360-221-5484 for seeking a registered more information. Closes: Dec. 14, 2012. Dental Hygienist & P O Box 136 Dental Assistant 5475 Maxwelton Road for flexible, part-time poLangley WA 98260 sitions. If you are profesMarine Spare Parts sional, friendly, detail oriented and a team Coordinator: Mature person to pro- player, please drop off or c e s s o r d e r s , h a n d l e send your resume to: Dr. shipping/receiving, pro- Valarie Cicrich DDS, 275 vide technical suppor t SE Cabot Dr. Suite A-1, and manage inventory. Oak Harbor, WA 98277 Accurate, proficient with computer based inventory/tracking, and excellent Part & Full Time communication skills. Please apply in person: Submit resume/ Careage of Whidbey cover letter to: 311 NE 3rd Street Schat Harding Inc., Coupeville, WA. 360-678-2273 PO Box 278, Anacortes, WA 98221 Dental Assistant or via email at: liz.merriman@ WANTED! schat-harding.com with “Parts Coordinator” Dental assistant with a in subject. fun-loving personality, able to take Dexis digital Marine Field x-rays, responsible, reService Engineer: liable, a team player & Full Time. Independent, has excellent communim a t u r e p e r s o n t o i n - cation skills. A min. of at spect, test or repair life- least 2 yrs exp. in dental boats and davit/winch assisting is preferred. systems. Provides on- Salary is DOE. site support, & troubleshoots/repairs equip- Email your cover letter & ment. Min. qualifications: resumes to: organized, punctual, ex- langleydentalclinic@gmail.com cellent communication, & relevant skills. PassMA/LPN’s port required. Submit rewanted for fast paced sume/cover letter to: medical clinic in Oak Schat Harding Inc., Harbor. Fulltime posiPO Box 278, tion with some SaturAnacortes, WA 98221 days. Benefits includor via email at: e d . Fa x r e s u m e t o liz.merriman@ (360)-675-3091. schat-harding.com Email resume to with “Service Engineer” whidphys@comcast.net in subject.

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ISLAND COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION COMMISSIONERS’ HEARING ROOM, COUPEVILLE, WA. 9:00 A.M. Tuesday December 18, 2012 SPECIAL SESSION AGENDA

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in the Commissioners Hearing Room, 1 NE Sixth Street, Coupeville, Washington to receive public input on the following:

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Public Hearing and deliberations on up- Island County Public dated Shoreline Mas- W o r k s D e p a r t m e n t hereby furnishes notice ter Program that construction of the I S L A N D C O U N T Y Island County Public PLANNING COMMIS- Works Fuel Dispenser Upgrade project, PurSION C O M M I S S I O N E R S ’ chase Order No. 9565, H E A R I N G R O O M , has been completed under the contract and COUPEVILLE, WA. 9:00 A.M. Tuesday De- permit terms and the provisions of the concember 18, 2012 S P E C I A L S E S S I O N tract have been fulfilled in an acceptable manAGENDA ner by ESE CorporaRoll Call; Approval of t i o n , 1 1 0 1 1 Wa l l e r Minutes; Items from Road East, Tacoma, the Public; Planning WA 9 8 4 4 6 , a n d a c cepted by Island Director’s Report County. Public Hearing and deliberations on updated The lien period for filShoreline Master Pro- ing any liens against this contract’s retaingram age percent is now in The Planning Commis- effect. Notice of any sion will hold a public unpaid wages or matehearing and issue a re- rials may be made to port and recommenda- the Island County Ention to the Board of Is- gineer, P.O. Box 5000, land County Commis- Coupeville, WA 98239. sioners on SMP Goals and Policies as revised LEGAL NO. 442395 by the Board of Island Published: The County Commission- Whidbey Examiner. December 6, 2012 ers. The document under consideration by the Planning Commission will be available on the w e b s i t e a t http://www.islandcount y. n e t / p l a n n i n g . T h e public is invited to comment on the public hearing or by submitting comments in writing to Planning & Community Development at POB 5000, Coupeville, WA prior to the hearing day. LEGAL NO. 443008 Published: The Whidbey Examiner December 6, 2012 LEGAL NOTICE Contract Acceptance Notice to Subcontractors and Materials Suppliers Island County Public Wor ks Depar tment hereby furnishes notice that construction of the Island County Traffic Signal Modification & Repair project, Purchase Order No. 8181, has been completed under the contract and permit terms and the provisions of the contract have been fulfilled in an acceptable manner by Signal Electric, 911 Slater Road, Bellingham, Washington 98226, and accepted by Island County. The lien period for filing any liens against this contract’s retainage percent is now in effect. Notice of any unpaid wages or materials may be made to the Island County Engineer, P.O. Box 5000, Coupeville, WA 98239. LEGAL NO. 442396 Published: The Whidbey Examiner. December 6, 2012

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LEGAL NOTICE Contract Acceptance Notice to Subcontractors and Materials Suppliers Island County Public Wor ks Depar tment hereby furnishes notice that construction of the Island County Columbia Beach at Riviera project, Purchase Ord e r N o. 9 6 6 5 , h a s been completed under the contract and permit terms and the provisions of the contract have been fulfilled in an acceptable manner by Island Crane Serv i c e s, P O B ox 3 0 8 , Fr e e l a n d WA 9 8 2 4 9 and accepted by Island County. The lien period for filing any liens against this contract’s retainage percent is now in effect. Notice of any unpaid wages or materials may be made to the Island County Engineer, P.O. Box 5000, Coupeville, WA 98239. LEGAL NO. 442417 Published: The Whidbey Examiner December 6, 2012 LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING ORDINANCE C-143-12/SW-21-12 IN THE MATTER OF ADOPTING NEW ISLAND COUNTY CODE CHAPTER 13.04, MINIMUM LEVELS OF SERVOCE FOR RESIDENTIAL RECYLCING COLLECTION Notice is hereby given by the Board of County Commissioners of Island County, Washington, that they have set Thursday, December 20, 2012 at 1:00 p.m.,

Establishing ser vice levels for residential recycling collection from single family residences in areas of Island County that are not c u r r e n t l y s e r ve d by residential recycling collection, that is, the unincorporated areas of Whidbey Island as well as the City of Langley. A full copy of the proposal is available upon request by calling Isl a n d C o u n t y P u bl i c W o r k s a t 360.679.7331. All interested persons m ay a p p e a r a t s a i d hearing in person, or by their duly appointed representative, and be heard for or against said reduction. Dated this 27th day of November 2012 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS I S L A N D C O U N T Y, WASHINGTON Published: W h i d b e y Examiner issue dated December 6, 2012 Whidbey News Times issue dated December 5, 2012 South Whidbey Record issue dated December 5, 2012 Stanwood Camano News issue dated December 4, 2012 LEGAL NO. 442410 Published: The Whidbey Examiner December 6, 2012 NOTICE OF ORDINANCE PASSED TOWN OF COUPEVILLE ORDINANCE NO. 707 An ordinance adopting a budget for the Town of Coupeville, Washi n g t o n , fo r t h e ye a r 2013, and setting forth in summary form the totals of estimated expenditure appropriations for each separate fund, was passed November 27, 2012 by the Town Council. A full text of Ordinance 707 will be mailed upon request or can be viewed on the Town’s website at www.townofcoupeville.org. LEGAL NO. 442367 Published: The Whidbey Examiner December 6, 2012 NOTICE OF ORDINANCE PASSED TOWN OF COUPEVILLE ORDINANCE NO. 706 An ordinance levying taxes upon all property – real, personal, and utility, subject to taxa-

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Island County Budget. Resolution C-144-12 would amend the 2012 Island County Budget and would recognize unforeseen changes in revenues that have occurred since adoption of the County’s annual budget, and necessitate changes in budgeted expenditures in order to maintain a balanced budget. The full text of the proposed Resolution may be obtained by calling 679-7397, or dropping by the office of Island County Budget Director during normal office hours. Interested persons may appear at the public hearing and give testimony for or against the proposed Resolution. Persons requiring auxiliary aids/ser vices should call Island County Human Resources at 679 7919, 629 4522, Ext. 7919, or 32l 5111, ext. 7919 (use whichever number is applicable for the area) at least 24 hours prior to the meeting.

tion with the corporate limits of the Town of Coupeville, Washington, was passed November 27, 2012 by the Town Council. A full text of Ordinance 706 will be mailed upon request or can be viewed on the Town’s website at www.townofcoupeville.org. LEGAL NO. 442363 Published: The Whidbey Examiner December 6, 2012 NOTICE OF ORDINANCE PASSED TOWN OF COUPEVILLE ORDINANCE NO. 704 An ordinance adjusting salary and wages for calendar year 2012 only, was passed November 27, 2012 by the Town Council. A full text of Ordinance 704 will be mailed upon request or can be viewed on the Town’s website at www.townofcoupeville.org. LEGAL NO. 442345 Published: The Whidbey Examiner December 6, 2012 NOTICE OF ORDINANCE PASSED TOWN OF COUPEVILLE ORDINANCE NO. 705 An ordinance setting various user fees and charges for 2013 for permits, services and procedures administered by the Town Staff and repealing Ordinance 697, was passed November 27, 2 0 1 2 b y t h e To w n Council. A full text of Ordinance 705 will be mailed upon request or can be viewed on the To w n ’ s w e b s i t e a t w w w. t o w n o f c o u p e ville.org. LEGAL NO. 442361 Published: The Whidbey Examiner December 6, 2012

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING On December 10, 2012 at 10:15 a.m., the Board of Island County Commissioners will hold a public hearing at the Island County Board of County Commissioners Hearing Room (Room #102B), located in the Island County Annex Building, 1 NE 6th Street, Coupeville, Washington, to consider adoption of Resolution No. C-144-12 In the Matter of Amending the 2012

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Elaine Marlow Island County Clerk of the Board P. O. Box 5000 Coupeville, WA 98239-5000 360-679-7397 360-321-5111 LEGAL NO. 441272 Published: The W h i d b e y E x a m i n e r. November 29, December 6, 2012. N OT I C E O F T RU S TEE’S SALE Pursuant t o R . C . W. C h a p t e r 61.24, et seq. and 62A.9A-604(a)(2) et s e q . Tr u s t e e ’s S a l e No: 01 -FMB-116828 I NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Tr ustee, REG I O N A L T RU S T E E SERVICES CORPORATION, will on January 4, 2013, at the hour of 10:00 AM, at THE MAIN ENTRANCE TO CITY HALL, 865 BARRINGTON DRIVE F/K/A 3075 300TH W E S T, O A K H A R BOR, WA, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at the time of sale, the following described real and persona! property (hereafter referred to collectively as the “Property”), situated in the County of I S L A N D, S t a t e o f Washington: LOT 4, BLOCK 11, PLAT OF S C AT C H E T H E A D ADDITION, DIVISION NO. 1, AS PER PLAT RECORDED IN VOLU M E 8 O F P L AT S , PAGE 3, 4, 5 AND 6, 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 O F WA S H I N G T O N . Ta x P a r c e l N o : S8110-00-11004-0 (379236), commonly known as LOT 4 MAPLE POINT ROAD ALSO APPEARS AS, C L I N TO N , WA . T h e Property is subject to that cer tain Deed of Trust dated 6/8/2006, recorded 6/12/2006, u n d e r Au d i t o r ’s / R e -

LEGAL NOTICES corder’s No. 4173055, records of ISLAND County, Washington, from JANET L. CURTIS AN UNMARRIED PERSON, as Grantor, to PACIFIC NORTHWEST TITLE INSURANCE CO, INC., as Trustee, in favor of INDYMAC BANK, F.S.B., A FEDERALLY CHART E R E D S AV I N G S BANK, as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which is presently held by Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as trustee of IndyMac Residential Mortg a g e - B a cke d Tr u s t , Series 2006-L3, Residential MortgageBacked Cer tificates, Series 2006-L3. II No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any court by reason of the Borrower’s or Grantor’s default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust. III The default(s) for which this foreclosure is/are made are as foll o w s : FA I L U R E TO PAY THE PRINCIPAL BALANCE WHICH BEC A M E D U E AT M A TURITY, TOGETHER WITH ACCRUED AND AC C RU I N G I N T E R E S T, C H A R G E S , FEES AND COSTS AS SET FORTH. Failure to pay when due the following amounts which are now in arrears: Amount due as of October 1, 2012 Unpaid Principal $ 47,675.36 Interest $ 3,612.31 Accrued Late Charges $ 0.00 Beneficiar y Advances: $ 605.00 Suspense Credit: $ 0.00 TOTAL: $ 51,892.67 IV The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: Principal of $ 47,675.00, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument secured, and such other costs and fees as are due under the note or other instrument secured, and as are provided by statute. V The above described real property will be sold to satisfy the expenses of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. The sale will be made without warranty, express or implied regarding title, possession, or encumbrances on January 4, 2013. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time on or before the sale, the default(s) as set for th in paragraph III is/are cured and the Tr u s t e e ’s f e e s a n d costs are paid. The sale may be terminated at any time before the sale, by the Borr owe r, G ra n t o r, a ny Guarantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance paying the entire principal and intere s t s e c u r e d by t h e D e e d o f Tr u s t , p l u s costs, fees, and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or D e e d o f Tr u s t . V I A

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written Notice of Default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following addresses: JANET CURTIS, 1015 NE 77TH AVE, PORTL A N D, O R , 9 7 2 1 3 JANET L CURTIS, S8110-00-11004-0 (379236) MAPLE POINT ROAD, CLINTON, WA, 98236 JANET L CURTIS, 1015 N O RT H E A S T 7 7 T H A V E N U E , P O R TL A N D, O R , 9 7 2 1 3 JANET L CURTIS, 7021 NORTHEAST C L A C K A M A S STREET, PORTLAND, OR, 97213 JANET L CURTIS, 402 SOUTHWEST IVY ROAD, ESTACADA, OR, 97023 JANET L CURTIS, LOT 4 MAPLE POINT ROAD, CLINTON, WA, 98236 SPOUSE OF JANET L CURTIS, LOT 4 MAPLE POINT ROAD, CLINTON, WA, 98236 SPOUSE OF JANET L CURTIS, 402 SOUTHWEST IVY R O A D, E S TAC A DA , OR, 97023 SPOUSE OF JANET L CURTIS, 7021 NORTHEAST C L A C K A M A S STREET, PORTLAND, OR, 97213 SPOUSE OF JANET L CURTIS, 1015 NORTHEAST 7 7 T H AV E N U E , P O RT L A N D, O R , 97213 SPOUSE OF JANET L CURTIS, S8110-00-11004-0 (379236) MAPLE POINT ROAD, CLINTON, WA, 9823 6 by both first class and certified mail on 7/31/2012, proof of which is in the possession of the Tr ustee; and on 8/1/2012, the Borrower and Grantor were personally served with said written notice of default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII The Trustee’s Sale will be held in accordance with Ch. 61.24 RCW and anyone wishing to bid at the sale will be required to have in his/her possession at the time the bidding commences, cash, cashier’s check, or certified check in the amount of at least one dollar over the Beneficiary’s opening bid. In addition, the successful bidder will be required to pay the full amount of his/her bid i n c a s h , c a s h i e r ’s check, or cer tified check within one hour of the making of the b i d . T h e Tr u s t e e whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all of their interest in the above described property. IX Anyone having any ob-

jection to the sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the same pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds fo r i n va l i d a t i n g t h e Trustee’s Sale. 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 D e e d o f Tr u s t ( t h e o w n e r ) a n d a n yo n e having an interest junior to the Deed of Trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summar y proceeding under Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with section 2 of this act. D AT E D : 1 0 / 1 / 2 0 1 2 REGIONAL TRUSTEE SERVICES CORPORATION Tr ustee By: ANGELIQUE CONNELL, AUTHORIZED AGENT Address: 616 1st Avenue, Suite 500 S e a t t l e , WA 9 8 1 0 4 Phone: (206) 340-2550 Sale Infor mation: w w w. r t r u s t e e . c o m A - 4 3 1 0 3 4 3 1 2 / 0 6 / 2 0 1 2 , 12/27/2012

CORDED IN VOLUME 1 OF PRD’S, PAGES 36 THROUGH 39, RECORDS OF ISL A N D C O U N T Y, WASHINGTON. More commonly known as: 262 ALTA VIA DR CAMANO ISLAND WA , C A M A N O I S L A N D, WA 9 8 2 8 2 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 9/8/2004 recorded 09/21/2004, under 4113205 records of Island County, Washington, from MICHAEL G BOBKA, AN UNMARRIED INDIVIDUAL, as Grantor(s), to LAND TITLE COMPANY OF ISLAND COUNTY, A WASHINGTON CORPORATION, as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of WA S H I N G TO N M U TUAL BANK, A WASHINGTON CORPORATION, as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned by WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, A WASHINGTON CORPORATION (or by its successors-in-interest and/or assigns, if any), to DEUTSCHE B A N K N AT I O N A L TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE FOR WA M U M O RT G AG E PA S S T H R O U G H C E R T I F I C AT E S , WAMU 2005-AR1. II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrower’s or Grantor’s default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Tr u s t / M o r t g a g e . I I I . The default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/are as follows: Failure to pay when due the following amounts which are now in arrears: $167,277.57 IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $457,047.35, together with interest as provided in the Note from the 6/1/2008, and such other costs and fees as are provided by statute. V. The above-described real proper ty will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by said Deed of Trust as provided by statute. Said sale will be made without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumb r a n c e s o n 12/14/2012. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by 12/3/2012 (11 days before the sale date) to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before 12/3/2012 (11 days before the sale) the default as set forth i n Pa r a g r a p h I I I i s cured and the Tr ustee’s fees and costs a r e p a i d . Pay m e n t must be in cash or with cashiers or cer tified checks from a State or fe d e r a l l y c h a r t e r e d bank. The sale may be

terminated at any time after the 12/3/2012 (11 days before the sale date) and before the Sale, by the Borrower or Grantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance by paying the principal and interest, plus costs, fees and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI. A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): NAME MICHAEL G BOBKA, AN UNMARRIED INDIVIDUA L A D D R E S S 2 6 2 ALTA VIA DR CAMANO ISLAND WA, C A M A N O I S L A N D, WA 9 8 2 8 2 by b o t h first class and certified mail on 9/16/2008, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee, and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served, if applicable, with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property, described in Pa r a g r a p h I a b o ve , and the Tr ustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above-described proper ty. IX. Anyone having any objection to the sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds fo r i n va l i d a t i n g t h e Tr u s t e e ’s s a l e. N O TICE TO OCCUPA N T S O R T E N ANTS- The purchaser at the Trustee’s sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the deed of trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORCLOSURE S A L E O F YO U R HOME. You have only

20 days from the recording date of this notice to pursue mediation. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR A N AT TO R N E Y L I C E N S E D I N WA S H INGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you are eligible and it m ay h e l p y o u s a ve your home. See below fo r s a fe s o u r c e s o f h e l p. S E E K I N G A S S I S TA N C E H o u s i n g counselors and legal a s s i s t a n c e m ay b e available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance i n d e t e r m i n i n g yo u r rights and oppor tun i t i e s t o ke e p yo u r house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commiss i o n : To l l - f r e e : 1-877-894-HOME (1-877-894-4663) or W e b s i t e : http://www.dfi.wa.gov/c onsumers/homeownership/post_purchase_counselors_foreclosure.h tm The United States Department of Housing and Urban Developm e n t : To l l - f r e e : 1-800-569-4287 or National web site: h t t p : / / p o r tal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD or for local counseling agencies in W a s h i n g t o n : http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/hcc/fc/ind ex . c f m ? we b L i s t A c tion=search&searchstate=WA&filterSvc=dfc The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and att o r n ey s : Te l e p h o n e : 1-800-606-4819 or web site: http://nwjustice.org/what-clear. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid t o t h e Tr u s t e e. T h i s shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no fur ther recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, t h e B e n e f i c i a r y, t h e Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankr uptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. THIS OFFICE IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMAT I O N O B TA I N E D WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your

LEGAL NO. 442400 Published: The Whidbey Examiner December 6, 27, 2012 T S N o . : WA - 0 8 - 1 9 9 6 3 2 - S H A P N N o . : 56627-00-00020-0 Title Order No.: W893083 Grantor(s): MICHAEL G BOBKA G r a n t e e ( s ) : WA S H INGTON MUTUAL BANK, A WASHINGTON CORPORATION Deed of Trust Instrument/Reference No.: 4113205 NOTICE OF T RU S T E E ’ S S A L E Pursuant To The Revised Code Of Washington 61.24, et. seq. I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington, the undersigned Trustee will on 12/14/2012, at 10:00 AM At the front entrance of Oak Harbor City Hall 865 SE Barrington Drive Oak Harbor, WA 98277 sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable, in the for m of credit bid or cash bid in the form of cashier’s check or certified checks from federally or State chart e r e d b a n k s, a t t h e time of sale the following described real proper ty, situated in the County of Island, State of Washington, to wit: LOT 20, FINISTERRE HEIGHTS PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT NO. 004/92, AS RE-

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Continued from previous page..... credit obligations. Dated: 8/9/2012 Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington, as Trustee By: Tricia Moreno, Assistant Secretary Trustee’s Mailing Address: Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington C/O Quality L o a n S e r v i c e C o r p. 2 1 4 1 F i f t h Ave n u e , San Diego, CA 92101 (866) 645-7711 Trustee’s Physical Address: Quality Loan Service Cor p. of Washington 1 9 7 3 5 1 0 t h Ave n u e NE, Suite N-200 Poulsbo, WA 98370 (866) 645-7711 Sale Line: 714-573-1965 Or L o g i n t o : http://wa.qualityloan.com TS No.: WA - 0 8 - 1 9 9 6 3 2 - S H P974379 11/15, 12/06/2012 LEGAL NO. 436801 Published: The W h i d b e y E x a m i n e r. November 15, December 6, 2012. T S N o . : WA - 0 9 - 2 5 5 3 8 5 - S H A P N N o . : S616500070140 Title O r d e r N o . : 090155712-WA-GNO Grantor(s): MARIANNE GEIBEL, WILLI GEIBEL Grantee(s): WA S H I N G TO N M U TUAL BANK Deed of Trust Instrument/Refere n c e N o. : 4 1 9 3 5 5 9 N OT I C E O F T RU S TEE’S SALE Pursuant To The Revised Code Of Washington 61.24, et. seq. I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington, the undersigned Trustee, will on 12/14/2012, at 10:00 AM At the front entrance of Oak Harbor City Hall 865 SE Barr ington Dr ive Oak Harbor, WA 98277 sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable, in the for m of credit bid or cash bid in the form of cashier’s check or cer tified checks from federally or State chartered banks, at the time of sale the following described real property, situated in the County of ISLAND, State of Wa s h i n g t o n , t o - w i t : The Northerly 100 feet of the Southerly 300 feet of Tract 7, BRETLANDS SECOND PLAT, according to the plat thereof recorded in Vo l u m e 3 o f P l a t s , page 14, records of Island County, Washington, lying Easterfy of the Bretland Road, as now used across said tract, the centerline of which road is described as follows: Beginning on the South line of said Tract 7 a distance of 257.02 feet Easterly of the Southwest cor ner thereof; thence North 29º9’57” We s t a d i s t a n c e o f 359.11 feet to the point of CUNe; thence Northerfy on the arc of a CUNe to the r ight with a radius of 300 feet a distance of 152.91 feet to point of tangency with a line 43.7 feet Easterly from and parallel with the

LEGAL NOTICES West line of said Tract 7·, thence North 0°02’12” East a distance of 43.16 feet to the Northerly line of the tract herein conveyed; EXCEPT that por tion conveyed to Bretland Road Improvement Association by Deed recorded August 21, 1968, under Auditors File No. 212763, records of Island County, Washington; TOGETHER WITH second class tidelands, a s c o nveye d by t h e State of Washington, located in front of and adjacent to said portion of said Tract 7 and lying between the North and South lines produced East of the tract herein conveyed. Situated in Island County. Wa s h i n g t o n . M o r e commonly known as: 2487 BRETLAND RD, C A M A N O I S L A N D, WA 98282 which is subject to that certain Deed of Tr ust dated 1/29/2007, recorded 2/6/2007, under 4193559 records of ISLAND County, Washington, from WILLI GEIBEL AND MARIANNE GEIBEL, HUSBAND AND WIFE, as Grantor(s), to TRANSN AT I O N T I T L E , a s Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of WA S H I N G TO N M U TUAL BANK, as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned by WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK (or by its successors-in-interest and/or assigns, if any), to CitiBank NA, as trustee for WaMu Series 2007-HE2 Trust. II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrower’s or Grantor’s default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Tr u s t / M o r t g a g e . I I I . The default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/are as follows: Failure to pay when due the following amounts which are now in arrears: $186,694.49 IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $633,731.20, together with interest as provided in the Note from the 12/1/2008, and such other costs and fees as are provided by statute. V. The above-described real proper ty will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by said Deed of Trust as provided by statute. Said sale will be made without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumb r a n c e s o n 12/14/2012. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by 12/3/2010 (11 days before the sale date) to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before 12/3/2010 (11 days before the sale) the default as set forth

www.whidbeyexaminer.com LEGAL NOTICES i n Pa r a g r a p h I I I i s cured and the Tr ustee’s fees and costs a r e p a i d . Pay m e n t must be in cash or with cashiers or cer tified checks from a State or fe d e r a l l y c h a r t e r e d bank. The sale may be terminated at any time after the 12/3/2010 (11 days before the sale date) and before the Sale, by the Borrower or Grantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance by paying the principal and interest, plus costs, fees and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI. A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): NAME WILLI GEIBEL AND MARIANNE GEIBEL, HUSBAND AND WIFE ADDRESS 2487 BRETLAND RD , CAMANO I S L A N D, WA 9 8 2 8 2 by both first class and certified mail on 3/3/2009, proof of which is in the possession of the Tr ustee, and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served, if applicable, with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property, described in Pa r a g r a p h I a b o ve , and the Tr ustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above-described proper ty. IX. Anyone having any objection to the sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds fo r i n va l i d a t i n g t h e Tr u s t e e ’s s a l e. N O TICE TO OCCUPA N T S O R T E N ANTS- The purchaser at the Trustee’s sale is entitled to possession of the property 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

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RCW 61.24.060. THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE S A L E O F YO U R HOME. You have only 20 days from the recording date of this notice to pursue mediation. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR A N AT TO R N E Y L I C E N S E D I N WA S H INGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you are eligible and it m ay h e l p y o u s a ve your home. See below fo r s a fe s o u r c e s o f h e l p. S E E K I N G A S S I S TA N C E H o u s i n g counselors and legal a s s i s t a n c e m ay b e available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance i n d e t e r m i n i n g yo u r rights and oppor tun i t i e s t o ke e p yo u r house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commiss i o n : To l l - f r e e : 1-877-894-HOME (1-877-894-4663) or W e b s i t e : http://www.dfi.wa.gov/c onsumers/homeownership/post_purchase_counselors_foreclosure.h tm The United States Department of Housing and Urban Developm e n t : To l l - f r e e : 1-800-569-4287 or National web site: h t t p : / / p o r tal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD or for local counseling agencies in W a s h i n g t o n : http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/hcc/fc/ind ex . c f m ? we b L i s t A c tion=search&searchstate=WA&filterSvc=dfc The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and att o r n ey s : Te l e p h o n e : 1-800-606-4819 or web site: http://nwjustice.org/what-clear. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid t o t h e Tr u s t e e. T h i s shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no fur ther recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, t h e B e n e f i c i a r y, t h e Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankr uptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. THIS OFFICE IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMAT I O N O B TA I N E D WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to ful-

fill the terms of your credit obligations. Date d : AU G 1 5 2 0 1 2 Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington, as Trustee By: Tricia Moreno, Assistant Secretary Trustee’s Mailing Address: Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington C/O Quality Loan Service Corp. 2 1 4 1 F i f t h Ave n u e , San Diego, CA 92101 (866) 645-7711 Trustee’s Physical Address: Quality Loan Service Cor p. of Washington 1 9 7 3 5 1 0 t h Ave n u e NE, Suite N-200 Poulsbo, WA 98370 (866) 645-7711 Sale Line: 714-573-1965 Or L o g i n t o : http://wa.qualityloan.com TS No.: WA - 0 9 - 2 5 5 3 8 5 - S H P972718 11/15, 12/06/2012

TRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., (“MERS”), AS NOMINEE FOR PEOPOLE BANK-COUPERVILLE, a s B e n e f i c i a r y, t h e beneficial interest in which was assigned by M O RT G AG E E L E C TRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., (“MERS”), AS NOMINEE FOR PEOPLE BANK-COUPERVILLE (or by its successorsin-interest and/or assigns, if any), to Fannie Mae (“Federal National Mortgage Association”) II. No action commenced by the Beneficiar y of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrower’s or Grantor’s default on the obligat i o n s e c u r e d by t h e D e e d o f Tr u s t / M o r t gage. III. The default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/are as follows: Failure to pay when due the following amounts which are now in arrears: $ 2 0 , 8 5 9 . 9 1 I V. T h e sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $191,537.18, together with interest as provided in the Note from the 8/1/2011, and such other costs and fees as are provided by statute. V. The above-described real proper ty will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by said Deed of Trust as provided by statute. Said sale will be made without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumb r a n c e s o n 12/14/2012. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by 12/3/2012 (11 days before the sale date) to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before 12/3/2012 (11 days before the sale) the default as set forth i n Pa r a g r a p h I I I i s cured and the Tr ustee’s fees and costs a r e p a i d . Pay m e n t must be in cash or with cashiers or cer tified checks from a State or fe d e r a l l y c h a r t e r e d bank. The sale may be terminated at any time after the 12/3/20012 (11 days before the sale date) and before the Sale, by the Borrower or Grantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance by paying the principal and interest, plus costs, fees and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI. A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): NAME RONALD L WHEELER AND RONDA L WHEELER, HUSBAND AND WIFE ADDRESS 1107 DEWEY DR , COUPEVILLE, WA 9 8 2 3 9 by b o t h

first class and certified mail on 7/6/2012, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee, and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served, if applicable, with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property, described in Pa r a g r a p h I a b o ve , and the Tr ustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above-described proper ty. IX. Anyone having any objection to the sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds fo r i n va l i d a t i n g t h e Tr u s t e e ’s s a l e. N O TICE TO OCCUPA N T S O R T E N ANTS- The purchaser at the Trustee’s sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the deed of trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORCLOSURE S A L E O F YO U R HOME. You have only 20 days from the recording date of this notice to pursue mediation. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR A N AT TO R N E Y L I C E N S E D I N WA S H INGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you are eligible and it m ay h e l p y o u s a ve your home. See below fo r s a fe s o u r c e s o f h e l p. S E E K I N G A S S I S TA N C E H o u s i n g counselors and legal a s s i s t a n c e m ay b e available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance i n d e t e r m i n i n g yo u r rights and oppor tun i t i e s t o ke e p yo u r house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commis-

s i o n : To l l - f r e e : 1-877-894-HOME (1-877-894-4663) or W e b s i t e : http://www.dfi.wa.gov/c onsumers/homeownership/post_purchase_counselors_foreclosure.h tm The United States Department of Housing and Urban Developm e n t : To l l - f r e e : 1-800-569-4287 or National web site: h t t p : / / p o r tal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD or for local counseling agencies in W a s h i n g t o n : http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/hcc/fc/ind ex . c f m ? we b L i s t A c tion=search&searchstate=WA&filterSvc=dfc The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and att o r n ey s : Te l e p h o n e : 1-800-606-4819 or web site: http://nwjustice.org/what-clear. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid t o t h e Tr u s t e e. T h i s shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no fur ther recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, t h e B e n e f i c i a r y, t h e Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankr uptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. THIS OFFICE IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMAT I O N O B TA I N E D WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. Dated: 8/13/2012 Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington, as Trustee By: Tricia Moreno Assistant Secretary Trustee’s Mailing Address: Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington C/O Quality L o a n S e r v i c e C o r p. 2 1 4 1 F i f t h Ave n u e , San Diego, CA 92101 (866) 645-7711 Trustee’s Physical Address: Quality Loan Service Cor p. of Washington 1 9 7 3 5 1 0 t h Ave n u e NE, Suite N-200 Poulsbo, WA 98370 (866) 645-7711 Sale Line: 714-573-1965 Or L o g i n t o : http://wa.qualityloan.com TS No.: WA - 1 2 - 5 1 6 3 2 6 - S H P971551 11/15, 12/06/2012

LEGAL NO. 436805 Published: The W h i d b e y E x a m i n e r. November 15, December 6, 2012. T S N o . : WA - 1 2 - 5 1 6 3 2 6 - S H A P N N o . : S6010-06-00022-0 Title Order No.: 6757524 Grantor(s): RONALD L. WHEELER, RONDA L W H E E L E R G ra n t ee(s): MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, I N C. , ( “ M E R S ” ) , A S NOMINEE FOR PEOPOLE BANK-COUP E RV I L L E D e e d o f Trust Instrument/Refere n c e N o. : 4 2 1 4 3 6 5 N OT I C E O F T RU S TEE’S SALE Pursuant To The Revised Code Of Washington 61.24, et. seq. I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington, the undersigned Trustee will on 12/14/2012, at 10:00 AM At the front entrance of Oak Harbor City Hall 865 SE Barr ington Dr ive Oak Harbor, WA 98277 sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable, in the for m of credit bid or cash bid in the form of cashier’s check or cer tified checks from federally or State chartered banks, at the time of sale the following described real property, situated in the County of Island, State of Wa s h i n g t o n , t o w i t : LOT 22, PLAT OF ADMIRALS COVE DIVISION #6 AS PER PLAT RECORDED IN VOLUME 10 OF P L AT S , PA G E 1 , RECORDS OF ISL A N D C O U N T Y, WASHINGTON S I T U AT E I N T H E COUNTY OF ISLAND, STATE OF WASHINGTON More commonly known as: 1107 DEWEY DR , COUPEV I L L E , WA 9 8 2 3 9 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 10/12/2007 recorded 10/17/2007, under 4214365 records of Island County, Washington, from RONALD L WHEELER AND RONDA L WHEELER, HUSBAND AND WIFE, as Grantor(s), to STEWART TITLE, as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of M O RT G AG E E L E C -

LEGAL NO. 436821 Published: The Whidbey Examiner. November 15, December 6, 2012.

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Garden club decks Coupeville doors with wreaths By Justin Burnett Staff Reporter

Holding to tradition, members of the Coupeville Garden Club worked to keep the ho-ho-ho spirit alive and well in Coupeville last week. Gathering at the group’s greenhouse at the middle school Monday and Tuesday, members crafted nearly 20 festive wreaths for the decoration of two public facilities around town. Club members have been doing it for years and as always, the holiday cheer was produced free of charge. “It’s for the community,” said Bev Walton, a Coupeville resident. “That’s why we do it.” A total of 18 wreaths were made for the Coupeville Recreation Hall on NW Coveland Street – one for each

window — and another was made to spruce up the front entrance of town hall on NE Seventh Street. Despite getting a wreath every year, the gesture is never lost on town staff and earned a few “ooos” and “ahhs” after it was put up. “They are just the best,” Mayor Nancy Conard said. How the tradition got started is unclear, but the wreaths are made in time for Coupeville’s annual greening, which was held this past Saturday. The event included the morning Jingle run, road and water parades, and of course, the lighting of the Christmas Tree at Cook’s Corner Park. But the wreaths aren’t made just for the event, said Garden Club Roberta Piercy. The organization’s central mission is to beatify the town

and this is just one of the many things they do to accomplish that objective. Of course, they have a lot of fun getting together and working on a mutually loved hobby. “We love making the rec hall look gorgeous,” Walton said. “And it’s the hanging out here and yaking.” Club members also spent time Thursday making wreaths with Terry Welch’s eighth grade students from the Coupeville Middle School. Like the wreath-making for the recreation hall and town hall, it’s become an annual past time. Each year, middle school students make between 12 and 14 wreaths and then donate them to a charitable organization. Welch said the children not only get a biology lesson

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Coupeville Garden Club members Nancy Dell and Bev Walton make a wreath Tuesday at the group’s greenhouse. Nineteen were made for the Coupeville Recreation Hall and town hall. but also learn the value of community. “I always enjoy doing this and the kids have a blast,” Welch said. This year, the wreaths were donated to Holiday House, a gift giving program

managed by the Readiness to Learn Foundation for Coupeville and Oak Harbor. Virginia Brown, a club member for the past 10 years and a former group president, agrees. She has served as the students wreath-making in-

structor for years and has a good time doing it. “It’s fun,” she laughed. It’s also a good way of giving back to the school district as the group’s greenhouse is located on school property, she said.

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continued. “With us offering 50 to 60 percent reservation availability this summer, all our reservation spaces filled up.” “I would say the vast majority of the feedback we’ve received has been positive,” said Joy Goldenberg, communications manager for Washington State Ferries. “We’ve heard from customer who have said it’s nice to be able to make or change reservations online and a lot of people in the Port Townsend business community have said it’s lessening the queues on the street.” There has been some minor confusion, such as people not understanding the fee charged when a reservation is made online. The fee collected is applied toward the overall ferry bill and is not added on to the bill. Vehicle length also caused a little bit of confusion, officials said. “There was a survey that showed 35 percent of customers feel their vehicle is under 14-feet and under, when in actuality, only about five percent of the vehicles were under 14-feet,” said Churchwell. Car length is used by officials to determine how many vehicles will fit on the ferry. If a number of people who thought their vehicle is less than 14-feet long, when it is actually much longer, it reduces the amount of cars able to drive on. “We now make all reser-

vations based on a 20-foot length to ensure we’re reserving enough space,” Churchwell said. “Any adjustments can be made at the toll both.” As far as reservations causing a slow down at the toll booth, Churchwell said the delays were expected. “It goes a lot faster for a reservation holder who shows up with the barcode in hand,” he said. “Our research shows that on the Port Townsendto-Coupeville route in particular, the majority of people have a passenger with them, so even if they pay the whole amount online, they’re still going to have to pay an additional amount at the toll booth.” “We have no way to validate whether a person is a senior, adult, or disabled online,” Churchwell continued. “That has to be done in person.” Proposed cuts to ferry service and routes systemwide have caused the most complaints. At a community meeting Nov. 29 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Freeland, a group of more than 50 residents shared their concerns with David Moseley, the assistant secretary for the state Department of Transportation, Ferries Division. Moseley told the crowd service cuts are necessary because the ferry system is not financially stable. . Eliminating the 12:30 a.m. departure from Clinton and the 1:05

a.m. departure from Mukilteo Monday through Friday will save the ferry system $934,000. Likewise, a proposal to extend single boat service for eight weeks (four weeks in the spring and four in the fall) on the CoupevillePort Townsend route will save the system $486,000. That proposal will be decided by the state legislature, but Coupeville Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Lynda Eccles said it’s never a good thing when service cutbacks come up in conversation. “Anytime they cut back service, it’s going to impact us in some way,” she said. “If they’re going to cut services, I would prefer they do it at the beginning of the season rather than the middle or the end, because we do still get a lot of tourists coming over well into October.” Goldenberg said the ferry system worked closely with elected officials and business owners to hammer out a system that would be workable. As Phase 2 is implemented, reservations will be extended to ferry service to the San Juan Islands, along with terminal improvements and system-wide reservations for commercial account customers. Phase 3 of the system will extend the reservation system to commuter routes in the Central Puget Sound region and should be implemented in 2015.

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