Whidbey Examiner, January 10, 2013 by Sound Publishing

THURSDAY, JANUARY 10, 2013

VOL. 19, NO. 02

Navy releases OLF flight schedules By Justin Burnett Staff Reporter

In the wake of widespread community grumbling and a recent meeting with local and federal elected officials, Naval Air Station Whidbey Island leaders reinitiated a longabandoned practice this week by releasing a flight schedule for the Navy’s small airstrip on Central Whidbey. A news release Monday announced that field-carrier landing practice, commonly knowns as touch-and-go operations, would restart Tuesday, Jan. 8, at Outlying Field just south of Coupeville following the holiday season. Flights are planned for the afternoon to early evening hours through Thursday and during the afternoon only on Friday. The release advised that weather and operational or training requirements could result in unexpected changes to the announced schedule. According to base spokesman Mike Welding, the Navy plans to publicize a similar flight schedule in local newspapers and on NAS Whidbey’s Facebook page on a regular basis. “Our plan is to be consistent and get it out every week,” Welding said. “It’s an outreach program to let people know what’s going on with the training operations at OLF Coupeville,” he said. See FLIGHTS, page 7

Coupeville sees record rainfall By George Haglund For Whidbey Examiner

If you thought it rained almost every day in December, you are right. Rain fell on 28 days in December and carried Coupeville into record rainfall for the year with a total of 29.78 inches. The previous rainfall record was 29.18 inches in 1971, followed by 26.67 inches in 1999. The record yearly total was reached over many months of above normal rainfall. The first half of the year, and spring-time in particular, gave Coupeville above normal rainfall with a total of 19.87 inches by July 24, which See WEATHER, page 7

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Cathie Espes, a recipient of Central Whidbey Hearts and Hammers, proudly shows off the organization’s sticker on the back of her wheelchair. The non-profit group is now seeking applications for 2013. The deadline is Jan. 31.

Hearts and Hammers seeks projects By Justin Burnett Staff Reporter

Cathie Espes lives alone. She’s 68-yearsold, legally blind and in a wheel chair. Life isn’t easy for her. Everyday things, from getting a midnight snack to simply reading mail, are real challenges. More difficult chores, like cleaning her home’s gutters? Impossible. Yet, Espes likely has some of the cleanest gutters on the block. Her house has a fresh coat of paint, she has a new toilet and the thick carpet that once made getting around in her wheelchair a regular nightmare has been replaced by smooth floors. Even the pesky closet door that refused to stay on its track has been fixed. But, perhaps most impressive of all, everything was done for free, or rather, for nothing more than the cost of friendship. “It brings tears to my eyes and gets me all choked up just thinking about it,” Espes said. Espes is one of about 80 residents whose lives have been made a little bit easier by Central Whidbey Hearts and Hammers, an all-volunteer organization made up solely of people within the community – friends, colleagues and neighbors.

It was established five years ago as an off-shoot of its sister organization in South Whidbey, which was founded in 1994. It was the very first Hearts and Hammers in the United States. Today, the non-profit and its service model has spread to four other states across the country, including Dallas, Texas; Pittsburgh, Pa.; the Twin Cities in Minn.; and Willowick, Ohio. The idea behind the non-profit, with it’s motto of “Neighbors helping Neighbors,” is to help people in the community who are unable, for one reason or another, to complete small home projects, said Bill Skubi, a member of Central Whidbey’s board of directors and the organization’s informal spokesman. “People say, ‘Wouldn’t it be nice to have Christmas all year long,” Skubi said. “Well, this is kind of Christmas in May.” The model shouldn’t be mistaken as being focused solely on assisting the very poor.

Hearts and Hammers consider’s helping anyone who is struggling, whether it be with finances, physical handicaps, old age or all of the above. People may simply be having a rough year and need a little help getting things done, Skubi said. “We have had people who were volunteers one year and recipients another,” he said. Last year, more than 100 volunteers assisted 22 homeowners, repairing roofs and decks, building wheel chair ramps, painting, doing yard work and pitching in where ever they could. “It has a real barn-raising feel to it,” Skubi said. “We really see this as community activism rather than a charity.” In fact, the whole idea is for the Hearts and Hammers spirit to strengthen neighbors See PROJECTS, page 3

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Among the recommendations concerning the future of the Greenbank Farm, a volunteer group said the Port of Coupeville should consider selling the publicly owned farm. The eight-member volunteer group released its recommendations last week concerning the future operation of the Greenbank Farm. The group first recommended that the Port of Coupeville shouldn’t extend the current contract with the Greenbank Farm Management Group, which is set to expire March 31, 2014. In addition, the group recommended that the port should solicit requests for proposals for the selection of future management for the group. The volunteers also stated that the port, as it currently functions, should not assume management of the Greenbank Farm without the assistance of a management entity, according to a report released last week during a special meeting of the commissioners of the Port of Coupeville. “It’s disappointing to me that the group doesn’t have a lot of confidence in the port’s ability to manage the farm,” commissioner Laura Blankenship said during the Jan. 2 meeting. Years ago, she used to manage the Greenbank Farm. As for considering an option to sell the property, Rick Abraham, chairman of the volunteer group, said the vote to consider that was

expressing frustration over what members saw was a lack of financial oversight over the Greenbank Farm Management Group. During a special meeting Jan. 2, Abraham said there has been a historic problem of transparency and oversight between the port and the management group. “These issues continue to this day,” Abraham said, noting that public and private dollars were being “comingled.” “There was no way to track how the money was being spent,” Abraham said during the meeting. The Greenbank Farm comprises 47 percent of the Port of Coupeville’s expenses in recent years. From 2007 to 2011, the port’s expenses averaged about $208,000 a year. Of that amount the port pays a $49,950 annual fee to the Greenbank Farm Management Group, according to the report. In an interview after the meeting, Port of Coupeville executive director Jim Patton said he is bound by contract with the management group that was negotiated in 2004 before he was executive director. “I think they failed to give due weight to the port’s limitation on the lease,” Patton said, noting that there isn’t any language in the lease about auditing the management group’s finances. Despite the concerns about the finances of the Greenbank Farm Management Group, the report stated that there isn’t any

known financial management or reporting issue that should preclude the management group from consideration for a management role in the farm. The report also included recommendations for the agriculture land at the farm. The report states that the goals of the Greenbank Farm master site plan hasn’t been achieved. The Port of Coupeville lost a significant revenue source by not leasing agricultural land at the farm. The Port of Coupeville needs to take a greater role determining the uses for the agriculture areas, the report states. “The port needs to step up and make these decisions,” said volunteer Fran Einterz. The group recommended that the port negotiate leases for the agriculture land collect rent from those leases, which will represent fair market value. The Whidbey Conservation District should develop a viable farm plan and an agriculture advisory group should be established, according to the report. Val Hillers, member of the planning group, said the port needs to revise the Special Review District zoning so more land can be used for agriculture uses. The commissioners for the Port of Coupeville seemed grateful for the report. “I’m absolutely impressed by the work this group has done,” Commissioner Benye Weber said during the meeting.

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Teen recognized by Boys and Girls Club By Kathy Reed Staff Reporter

Community and school spirit seem to come naturally for Coupeville High School senior Jai’Lysa Hoskins, 17. A good student, a good athlete and a good role model, Hoskins has been chosen as the Coupeville Boys and Girls Club’s first ever Youth of the Year. “It’s such a big honor,” she said. “And being this is the first one, it’s an honor they want it to be me.” “The Youth of the Year is someone who represents what the Boys and Girls Club is striving to achieve,” said Boys and Girls Club Program Director Jo-Ellen Fischbach. “I’m thrilled we have such an amazing youth who does everything in her power to succeed.” The Boys and Girls Club looks for qualities of character, service and leadership in its Youth of the Year, as those are the qualities that are promoted by the club throughout the year. If selected by the Snohomish County Boys and Girls Club (of which Coupeville is a part), Hoskins

senior spotlight could advance to the state, regional or even the national level. Hoskins has been part of the Boys and Girls Club since she moved from Oak Harbor to Coupeville in middle school. Although it was a tough age to have to move to a new district where she didn’t know anyone, she said the move inspired her to get involved. “There’s just something about this town that makes you want to do more, to give back,” she said. The daughter of William Hoskins and Benita Miller, Hoskins has an older brother and two younger sisters. Succeeding in school has always been important to her family. “My mom has always told us that we need school,” Hoskins said. “She said we need an education to get a good job, so she’s really pushed us.” In school, Hoskins said she is good at math, but

Projects: Group seeks applications; from 1 while building neighborhoods of shared responsibility. All the work is done in one day and done on the first Saturday in May. Group members are hoping to do more than ever this year and will be accepting project applications until Jan. 31. To qualify, applicants must own their own homes within the Coupeville School District and be unable to physically or financially manage the work on their own. Projects should be health and safety related and be able to be completed in a single day. To apply, call 360-3336654, email cwheartsand-

hammers@gmail.com or visit www.centralwhidbeyheartsandhammers.com. Espes said she’s extremely grateful to the organization and shows her appreciation with a little free advertising. Last year, she decorated the back of wheelchair with a Hearts and Hammers sticker and jumps at the chance to tell people all about the group when they ask about it. “There is never a day that I don’t go into my (house) and think of Hearts and Hammers,” she said. “The whole outfit is truly a godsend for people like me who don’t have the resources to get this stuff done,” she said.

doesn’t have a favorite subject. She’s currently taking psychology and statistics classes through the Running Start program, which has sparked an interest in psychology she would like to pursue in college. “I’d like to become a counselor,” she said. Hoskins has applied to Eastern Washington University and is hoping to get her acceptance letter any day. In the mean time, her studies, sports and various volunteer activities keep her busy. She is involved in cheerleading, basketball and track. She’s also an officer in the National Honor Society, part of which requires at least four hours of community service every month. Hoskins has found her niche in volunteering; she teaches class every month at her church and helps with the Special Olympics. “It’s such a humbling experience,” she said. “To be there helping feels really good and I get to teach them sports that I like doing.” Her favorite experience has been as a volunteer with Big Brothers Big Sisters of

Island County. She has been a Big Sister for seventh grader Kyla Briscoe for more than a year. “This organization is my absolute favorite to volunteer for because I get to work one-on-one with Kyla,” said Hoskins. “She is funny and caring, we have so much fun together. As a Big Sister I help her with homework and any other troubles she might have. We have a very close friendship and we aren’t shy about it.” Working with children seems to come naturally to Hoskins as well. She started volunteering to help with summer camps for the Boys and Girls Club, and applied for a summer internship, which turned into a part time job. Hoskins said she values the work experience. “Finding a job can be hard, especially when I have no car to get around, so this has been perfect,” she said. “Plus the kids and staff are very accepting of me and treat me like an adult.” “She has been a phenomenal employee,” said Fischbach. “One of her strengths is her youth — the way she can engage with the kids is

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Coupeville High School senior Jai’Lysa Hoskins, center, says she enjoys being a role model for her two younger sisters, Ja’Kenya, left, and Ja’Tarya, right. amazing. “So many of the kids look up to her,” Fischbach continued. “It’s so great to have her to set the example.” As Hoskins looks back on her time in school in Coupeville, she said three of her teachers stand out. “My sixth grade Language Arts teacher Mrs. Rosenkrance, Mr. Grenz and Mr. Stange,” she recalled. “Mrs. Rosenkrance was there for me when I

moved here, even if I was rude to her and others, she never stopped trying to make me like Coupeville … Mr. Stange taught me yearbook and design. Mr. Grenz taught me to always find a way to laugh at yourself.” As for words of wisdom for her underclassmen, her philosophy is simple: “Don’t give up,” she said. “High school is just the beginning. You go up from there.”

Two structures burn Friday By Justin Burnett Staff Reporter

An early morning fire claimed the home of a Greenbank man last week and another fire a few hours later on the same day destroyed a shed south of Coupeville. The first blaze was reported just after midnight on Friday, Jan. 4. Central Whidbey Fire and Rescue arrived about five minutes

after receiving the call to find a single-story house fully ablaze. Located on Smuggler’s Cove Road, just north of Lagoon Point, firefighters with the aid of South Whidbey Fire/EMS crews worked for about an hour to completely extinguish the fire. Despite efforts, the home was completely destroyed. “It was a 100 percent loss,” Deputy Chief Chad Michael said.

The sole human occupant, Doctor Elijah Bonesteel, was not hurt. He was the reporting party and was outside by the time firefighters arrived. Bonesteel had a cat as well and the animal also got out safely.

“The cat made it out OK also,” Michael said. Fire crews were cleaning up at the scene when another call came in for a shed fire just south of Coupeville on Ebey Road. No one was injured

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Flight schedules are a step in the right direction Just a little more than one month after an online petition was started to stop flight operations at Coupeville’s Outlying Field, residents are seeing response. Naval Air Station Whidbey Island extended the olive branch this week, showing it wants to work with the community. On Monday the air station released a general flight operations schedule for OLF Coupeville. While it’s a far cry from the schedules it used to release, it’s definitely a step in the right direction. I understand times have changed. Security is tighter than it was in the past. I think that while residents understand schedules stopped being released for security reasons, they are frustrated. More than 1,100 people signed the online petition. In response to the public outcry, officials from all over the island met to come up with a solution. Talking to the new public affairs officer, Mike Welding, this week, I get the impression the Navy is trying hard to institute new measures to work with the public. “Our plan is to be consistent and get it out every week,” he told a reporter this week. “It’s an outreach program to let people know what’s going on with the training operations at OLF Coupeville.” The release we received Monday gives the public a general idea of when to expect an active airstrip. Flights are planned for the afternoon to early evening hours through Thursday and during the afternoon only on Friday. The release advised that weather and operational or training requirements could result in unexpected changes to the announced schedule. The Whidbey Examiner posted the schedule immediately online this week and almost instantaneously got positive response from the public. People are happy communication is happening and they are being heard. While some will continue to be upset about the continued noise, at least they know when to expect it. In an effort to get information to the public as effectively as possible, the Whidbey Examiner is working with NAS Whidbey. While there may be some kinks to work out in this plan, readers should expect to have access to the general flight operations schedule via www.whidbeyexaminer.com. A button on the main webpage will take readers to the most current flight schedule for the following week. Information should be updated on Thursday afternoons for the following week’s flight schedule. — Megan Hansen, editor

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Community should support Whidbey General Hospital Editor, First, I must express my thanks to doctor’s Lehman and Brown for the care I received at Whidbey General Hospital this past week. The nursing staff, too numerous to name, were also very competent and attentive and I appreciated their excellent care. I did not vote for the hospital bond levy because I had some concerns about how well it had been planned and analyzed for the best use of funding. However, after spending four days at the hospital I am convinced that this hospital needs our support to expand and improve services. Our community is growing and our access to quality medical care needs to grow with us. It is also important for our medical care, privacy and comfort to provide private rooms. Please join me in supporting our hospital so that we may be better supported by it.

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Coconut conversation and Jet Java free cookie gone angry teen are in Coupeville The following items were selected from reports made to the Coupeville Town Marshal’s Office: Monday, Dec. 24 11:13 a.m., public assistance requested at the Coupeville Recreation Hall. Tuesday, Dec. 25 3:39 p.m., unsecure premises on N.E. Eighth Street. Wednesday, Dec. 26 1:27 p.m., public assistance requested at Island County Superior Court. 3:29 p.m., disorderly con-

duct at Whidbey General Hospital. 10:11 p.m., disorderly conduct at Whidbey General Hospital. Friday, Dec. 28 10:15 a.m., public assistance requested at Whidbey General Hospital. 5:01 p.m., wanted person created at Whidbey General Hospital. 6:50 p.m., residential alarm went off on Pennington Loop. 11:38 p.m., a man parked at the Island Transfer Station said he picked his teenage

daughter up from a party and she was trying to kick out the windshield and struggling to get out of the vehicle. Saturday, Dec. 29 7:38 p.m., driver hit a deer at State Highway 20 and Sherman Road. Sunday, Dec. 30 8:08 a.m., suspicious person at Coupeville Town Park. 9:53 a.m., 911 hang up call. Woman can be heard in the background saying, “You’re such a liar. You’re going to eat a chocolate, huh? Better get your hands on a coconut.”

Art supplies don’t break the bank There’s no need to spend hundreds of dollars on new art supplies when the annual Art Mart Garage Sale offers gently used supplies at affordable prices. Art Mart will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26 at the Pacific NorthWest Art School, located at 15 NW Birch St. in Coupeville.

Gently used art supplies will be available for local art enthusiasts to purchase. Also, donations of gently used art supplies are sought to sell to local artists, so clean out that studio or garage and help some artists obtain some art supplies at affordable prices. Tables can be purchased for $25 and artists can sell

their own art related items. Space is limited. Call the art school at 360678-3396 or drop by in person between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday to rent a table or drop off donations. The Pacific NorthWest Art School is a not-for-profit organization.

After more than six years and 250,000 cookies, the Jet Java espresso stand at the Coupeville Country store has handed out its last free cookie. Otis Spunkmeyer, the company that provided the stand with the pre-made dough for its fresh-baked cookies, has closed its distribution centers. With the dough no longer available, the free cookie reward that came along with every espresso order has to be discontinued. A sign posted on the wall at the popular

espresso stand reads, “We sincerely apologize for this, for we, too, are going to miss the free cookie!” Nathan Davis, who owns three Jet Java espresso stands on Whidbey Island said issues with a lack of dough and difficult delivery options forced his hand. “We were like a cookie ambassador,” he said. “We have to change something we really liked doing but it’s just not available.” And that is how the free cookie crumbles.

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British farce benefits local nonprofits Enjoy a British farce while assisting in a joint fundraiser for the Pacific NorthWest Art School and Soroptimist International of Coupeville. Attend the 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 27 performance of “It

Runs in the Family” at the Whidbey Playhouse for $25. Tickets include British-inspired treats to enjoy before, during and after the British comedy performance. To purchase tickets, stop

by the Pacific NorthWest Art School or mail a check to the art school at 15 NW Birch St., Coupeville. Each ticket purchase will enter you automatically in the drawing for a tea inspired gift basket.

The undersigned wish to say Thank You to Larry Kwarsick for his work in the public service over the years, and to express our wish that he continue to do so in the future. Bob Arndt Bonnie Arndt Damon Arndt Shannon Arndt Anne Baum Bobbie Berkowitz Rich Berkowitz Mark Brady Julie Buktenica Arianna Cane Bobbie Cane Greg Cane Linda Dunham Dominique Emerson R.P. Fakkema Kelly Ferguson Leanne Finlay Bob Grossman Karen Grossman Jim Hall

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To say Janice Vaughan is a rarity is an understatement in many ways. For starters, she’s worked with us since 1978 – 35 incredible years. She’s pretty much worked in all areas of the bank and, for the past several years, has been enjoying her role as the branch manager in our Coupeville branch. Please join us in our Coupeville Branch to help celebrate Janice’s rare milestone.

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Fair buildings added to state Heritage Barn Registry By Betty Freeman Staff Reporter

For nearly 75 years, the Pole Building at the Island County Fairgrounds has been the first building fairgoers encountered when they passed through the gates. Recently, the iconic Pole Building and 13 other rustic barns on the fairgrounds were named to the Washington State Heritage Barn Registry. The Island County Fairgrounds is the first in the state to have all its barns listed on the Washington State Registry.

OBITUARY Eldon James Derkland “Don”

Eldon James Derkland, 70, of Burlington, passed away Sunday, December 30, 2012 at home, after fighting a courageous battle with cancer. Don was born June 27, 1942 in Tacoma, the son of Ralph and Elvera (Johnson) Derkland. He attended school in Seattle, graduating from Highline High School. Don joined the Army serving his country in Germany, being honorably discharged to care for his ailing father. In 1966 he married Linda Johnson in Renton; together they had two daughters. He worked briefly for Boeing as a draftsman, then, as a salesman for Boyd’s Coffee Company. In 1972 he moved with his family to the Skagit Valley where he started a roofing company. In 1977 he married the love of his life Ellen Engle Omdal. Together they proudly owned and operated Don-El Construction, building custom homes. For the last 24 years Don was a realtor and worked with Ralph and Mary Ann Monty, along with their son, Aaron Monty at Ramo Realty and Construction in Arlington. Along life’s journey Don developed many lasting friendships. Family was most important in Don’s life with many picnics, trips, and countless occasions shared together with loved ones. Don had a great appreciation of music and shared his beautiful voice at momentous family events. He enjoyed sports, golfing, tennis, fishing, boating and being in the sun. The Mariners and Seahawks were his favorite teams. All who attend his memorial service are invited to wear Seahawk apparel if they wish. Don’s

buildings named to the Washington Heritage Barn Registry. Goodall has worked to have several local barns named Whidbey Island Fair Association photo to the Heritage Pictured is the Pole Building when it Barn Registry, including the Oak was first completed in 1937. Harbor Roller Barn, The Com“I believe it’s the first stock Barn on Ebey’s Prairie, fairgrounds in the country to and the Smith Barn at Wilhave all its buildings nomilowood Farm. nated,” said Harrison Good“I think I’ve nominated all, local historian and Island about 50 local barns for the County Historical Museum honor,” said Goodall. “I’m board member who was ininterested in preserving the strumental in having the fair rural historic landscape. Unless steps are taken to preserve rural buildings, they’re going to disappear.” In order to be considered, agricultural buildings need to have been built prior to 1960. While there are no restrictions made on the nominated barns’ owners, Goodall said the intent of the Heritage Barn program is to honor the building and to encourage preservation. “A positive result of getting a building named to the registry is that the owners Eldon James Derkland family would like to extend their deepest thanks to the staff’s of United General’s Oncology unit, Saint Joseph Hospital and Skagit Hospice for their sensitivity and loving care of Don in his final days. Ellen wishes to thank family and friends for all of their love and support. Don is survived by his loving wife, Ellen of the family home; two daughters, Kim Billings (Bill Farnham) and Stacy (Bill) Cassels both of Sedro-Woolley; one son, Bret (Laura) Omdal of Burlington; nine grandchildren, Shelby, Lexie, Brady, Brittany, Chelsea, Cherish, Zayler, Rachel, and Beau, plus many loving extended family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Bertha Mounce. In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to the North Puget Cancer Center, 2000 Hospital Drive Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284, for families that are in need of support for cancer treatments. A celebration of Don’s life will be held on Saturday, January 5, 2013, 2:00 PM, at the Edison Lutheran Church, 14201 Church Road, Bow, WA. You may offer you condolences and share memories with Don’s family online at www. kernfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are under the care of Kern Funeral Home.

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Local historians Bob Waterman and Harrison Goodall pose in front of the Pole Building, recently named to the Washington State Heritage Barn Registry. will then be encouraged to preserve and take care of them,” said Goodall. “Some of the barns on Ebey’s Prairie have been named to the state historic register, and some owners have received

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Johnnie Sylva DeAvilla

Johnnie Sylva DeAvilla, age 88, passed away on Jan. 1, 2013 at his home in Coupeville. He was born in Hilts, Calif. on Sept. 16, 1924 to Manuel and Genieve (Black) DeAvilla. He was the oldest of 5 children. He was raised by his beloved grandmother. The family tradition was that the oldest child would care for his grandparents. He was noted for his Ford Model A cars and motorcycles. He loved to fish and hunt in the forests of Northern California. In 1944 he joined the navy but was injured in training and discharged. He then joined the California National Guard. Johnnie worked in sawmills of the Northern California forests building roads for Fruit Grower’s Lumber Company and Linneger’s Construction. He was disabled during the early 1970’s gaining a medical retirement. He remained as active as possible around his home acreage until just a few

Johnnie Sylva DeAvilla years ago. Johnnie is preceded in death by his parents and brothers and sisters. He is survived by his wife of eleven years, Jean (Harris) DeAvilla, his son: Steven DeAvilla Sr., daughters: Jackie Hardy and Bobbie Cash, step children: Jessie Eugene Peery, Patricia Watson and many grand and great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 10 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Coupeville. Committal with military honors will be held at Sunnyside Cemetery following the funeral.

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state grants for restoration and preservation efforts.” South Whidbey Historical Society member Bob Waterman said the Island County Fair is one of the oldest in Washington state. “It was originally held in Coupeville starting in 1912, then it was relocated to Langley in 1917, and was held at the Langley marina from 1917 to 1922,” said Waterman. “They had exhibits in the dance pavilion there.” After the marina was sold, the fair moved to the high school grounds until the current site was purchased. In 1934, local builder Al Melsen advanced the fair association $300 for the sixacre chicken ranch on the fairgrounds’ current site. Seven more acres were eventually added. The Pole Building was the first building on the new fair site. In 1935, the WPA (Works Progress Administration) paid for materials and local labor to build the then-largest pole structure in the U.S. The construction of the Pole Building provided employment to local workers for almost two years. The WPA put millions of Americans to work building capital projects such as roads and public buildings in communities across the country. “There’s an extraordinary quality of craftsmanship in these buildings. The builders took care in their design and implementation,” said Goodall. “The Pole Building is historically significant both for its connection with the WPA and the fair, an important

part of the Whidbey Island community for more than a century,” Goodall continued. Using mainly native materials such as peeled fir poles, Pole Building workers raised the walls and spanned a large open space with log trusses. The river rock chimney, which once was used for the kitchen’s wood cook stove, features a small star pattern in the upper portion. A rustic wooden chandelier lights the auditorium space. Today the Pole Building, renamed for fair manager Gust Skarberg in 2001, accommodates the Whidbey Island fair offices, a large auditorium, smaller multipurpose rooms and storage areas and an independent small theatre. Currently, the Whidbey Island Fair Association is sponsoring a fund drive to restore and renovate the Pole Building’s kitchen to make it more appealing as a yearround, community gathering place. Fair Administrator Sandey Brandon said, “The Island County Fair Association received a $50,000 grant from the Washington State Department of Agriculture to upgrade the kitchen’s infrastructure, but we need to raise $75,000 more from the community for appliances, cabinets and fixtures.” “It’s an honor to have these historic buildings put on the registry, and it makes us more determined to preserve and protect them,” said Brandon. “We’re all stewards of our fair buildings.”

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Weather: Rain increased; from 1 is a normal year’s worth of rain. In 1971, January started with 7.01 inches and the year ended with December giving 6.72 inches. In 2012, however, the wettest month was November with 4.14 inches. The new record rainfall was reached despite an unprecedented 80-day drought that stretched from July 24 to October 11. Over those 80 days the area saw only 0.23 inches spread over five days. That may have been the most pleasant stretch of weather Coupeville has ever seen. With record rain in 2012, you might be wondering if the Olympic Rain Shadow somehow malfunctioned. A quick check of some nearby yearly rainfall totals shows that the rain shadow was working as advertised. Just to the south of us in Greenbank three observers averaged just under 40 inches, and an observer in Langley measured more than 45 inches, which is similar to Everett and Seattle. It looks like North Whidbey may have been in the shadow slightly more than Coupeville. The Naval Air Station Whidbey Island was the dry spot with only 23.02 inches. Of course, the Sequim area is closer to the center of the shadow, and two observers recorded about 20 inches. Coupeville temperatures in 2012 have been very tame overall, closely following the annual cycle. December was unusual, however, due the warm night-time temperatures, which averaged about 38 degrees. The warm

nights, of course, were due to the persistent cloud cover and rain. Clouds act as a blanket to keep ground temperatures warmer than if the sky was clear. Midway through December the dark days started to get to some people, but there was no relief in sight as the clouds and rain persisted day after day to the end of the month. Coupeville has a measurement of solar radiation from the Washington State University Agriculture Weather Net System at the Al Sherman Farm. The length of record at the agriculture weather site is six years, and as suspected, the solar radiation for December 2012 was only 70 percent of the average for the last six Decembers. And even more revealing is that the amount of solar radiation for the whole month of December is equivalent to only three sunny July days. The drastically reduced solar radiation is due to the cloudiness plus the short day and the fact that the sun’s path is low on the horizon. In 2012, as always, spring followed winter and fall followed summer like clockwork, interspersed with occasional surprises. A new set of surprises will entertain us in 2013. I’ll be watching as I’ve done avidly since 1958, and even more so since retiring in 2006. A great place to watch the weather show is at the edge of the rain shadow in Coupeville. Here is a listing of 2012 notable weather events: January snow — total of 12 inches over three days,

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Jan. 17 - 19 January lightning — Huge strike and thunder near Admiral’s Cove, Jan. 29 Spring rainfall — March/ April/May record rainfall total of 9.14 inches Mid-year rainfall — July 24 year-to-date rainfall of 19.87 inches, almost one year’s worth of rain Lightning and thunder — very unusual 24 hours of frequent lightning and thunder, July 13 - 14 Extremely dry summer and fall — record low rainfall from July 24 to Oct. 11 of only 0.23 inches Waterspout off of South Whidbey Island, and Coupeville hail, Oct. 20 Wind storm with high tides and low pressure produce huge waves and shoreline damage, Dec. 17 New Coupeville yearly rainfall record of 29.78 inches 191 days of rainfall compared to 131 average Note: Coupeville weather data and rainfall records are from the official National Weather Service site at the Engle Farm on Terry Road.

Flights: Schedules released; from 1 The announcement comes on the heels of a December meeting with elected officials and the base’s top brass to discuss an outpouring of community concern over jet noise this past summer. Coupeville Mayor Nancy Conard, who worked to set up the meeting, is hailing the gathering a success. The schedule was a result of the meeting and discussions about how communication with the public could be improved, she said. While this will not solve the issue of jet noise, providing residents with a little more predictability about when jets will be buzzing over their homes may help mitigate the problem, she said. “It doesn’t make (the noise) acceptable but it’s nice to know,” Conard said. “I believe this is just a first step in improved communication,” she said. Attending the meeting with Conard was Island County Commissioner Helen Price Johnson, a representative from Second District Congressman Rick Larsen’s office, Navy League President Jim Slowik, base commander Capt. Jay John-

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more sound proof to clarifying the agreement homeowners sign when buying homes on Central Whidbey. Ken Pickard, founder of the community group Citizens of the Ebey’s Reserve for a Healthy, Safe and Peaceful Environment, also applauded the Navy’s republication of a flight schedule but expressed doubt about its effectiveness. He called it an “improvement” that might help some people, but for most, he said it will not suffice. “To me, telling us when we’ll be tortured doesn’t help,” Pickard said. In December, Pickard started an online petition to stop flight operations at the airfield and over Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve. It has garnered more than 1,150 signatures. According to Pickard, the recently created group has hired an attorney, and is investigating legal options to stop flight operations.

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Wild times at the library

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As Dave Coleburn from Predators of the Heart wheeled cages and more cages into Coupeville Library Friday, the meeting room filled with children wiggling with excitement to see what was inside. The library program Animal Encounters promised snakes, a skunk and other scaled and furry creatures, but the families were in for a surprise. Predators from the Heart is an Anacortes-based animal sanctuary. It offers traveling wildlife shows that teach children how to relate to nature. “The reason I do this is it changes kids’ lives when they can connect with nature like that,” Coleburn said. “We think it’s really important for kids to connect with nature because if we don’t have wildlife, we have no life.” The anticipation heightened as Coleburn opened the first cage, preparing to begin a journey that would take families from the swamps of Georgia to Australia, Malaysia and beyond. The crowd “oohed” as Coleburn brought out the first predator: an alligator. Coleburn asked for a child from the crowd to pet the alligator then brought it closer so the audience could see its powerful tail that aids in hunting. “There’s nothing on the planet that bites harder than an alligator,” Coleburn said. Next, Coleburn brought out an alligator snapping turtle, a darkcolored turtle that lays on the bottom of lakes and opens its mouth, displaying a worm-shaped protrusion on its tongue.

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Jake Jarrell, 8, giggles as Dave Coleburn places a lizard on his head. Jarrell stayed after the presentation to pet and hold a few of the critters. “When the fish comes to get what it thinks is a worm, bam! It shuts its mouth,” Coleburn said. “And the scientists say that if all other animals were to go extinct, this would be last.” The next animals elicited a few gasps of fear from children in the front rows as Coleburn brought out a cottonmouth snake, a western diamondback rattlesnake and a venomous lizard. The rattlesnake’s warning rattle continued even after it returned to its cage. Coleburn explained that an enzyme in the lizard’s venom can control blood sugar and it may become part of a medi-

cine to help diabetes. Coleburn moved on to his furrier friends, showing Awesome the Opossum, a skunk and an armadillo to a chorus of “awws.” It took three kids to hold up the boa constrictor Coleburn brought and everyone seemed to be in awe of the green anaconda. When Coleburn asked for a number of female volunteers, they had no idea they were going to take part in a tegu kissing contest. “It’s kind of like kissing your dad but not so gross,” Coleburn said, hefting the long-tongued reptile. The girls closed their eyes and

audience and a few cries of disgust from the contestants, Coleburn moved down the line of volunteers as the tegu flicked its tongue over each girl’s face. “It felt sort of weird and it felt sort of squishy and soft,” Hannah Mayne, 7, said later about the oneof-a-kind experience. Next was a crowd favorite: Pepper the arctic fox. Children “awwed” and reached to pet the soft fox. They were also excited to pet an owl from Missouri, but not so much when Coleburn brought out a green mamba, the deadliest snake in Africa, and a blood python from Borneo. The presentation ended with a 13-foot king cobra. The venom in one bite can kill 20 people or one grown elephant, Coleburn said. “It’s the only snake in the world that will build a nest and guard it, and it can growl like a dog,” Coleburn said. Children gathered to hold a turtle and pet a huge toad after the presentation. Mayne said it was her first time seeing the animals in the presentation. “They were cool,” she said, adding that the owl was her favorite and she also enjoyed petting the fox. Jake Jarrell, 8, laughed as Coleburn placed a lizard on his head. He enjoyed holding the turtle. “It was really cool to actually hold some,” Jarrell said, adding that his favorite animal was the alligator. For more information about Predators of the Heart, visit www. predatorsoftheheart.com. To find out about more events at Sno-Isle Libraries, visit www.sno-isle.org.

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Pepper the arctic fox was a crowd favorite at Animal Encounters Friday. Dave Coleburn also brought an alligator and asked a volunteer from the audience to pet it.

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3rd-quarter struggles continue for CHS boys basketball team By Jim Waller Staff Reporter

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Second-half adjustments helped the Coupeville High School girls basketball team to a 39-33 win at Granite Falls Friday. Coupeville, trailing 2114 at the break, “heard loud and clear” the halftime message from coach David King. The Wolves made adjustments in attitude, effort and execution in the second half, King said, and the result was the Cascade Conference win. Granite Falls (0-6, 1-11) looked to free-up its top scorer Emily Schneiders off multiple screens, and Schneiders responded by sinking 15 points in the first half. The Wolves shut her out in the second half. King said the Tigers slowed the tempo and lured the Wolves into gambling on defense, leading to backdoor cuts and easy hoops. The Tigers led 9-6 after the first period, Coupeville getting four of its points from Hailey Hammer. King said the Wolves were getting good looks but couldn’t connect. Coupeville was also hurt by turnovers, committing 24 on the night; Granite Falls had only eight. Schneider scored 10 points in the second quarter to help the Tigers to their 21-14 halftime lead. Bree Messner and Hammer scored four points each

and Bessie Walstad two, and Coupeville cut the gap to 26-24 heading into the final frame. The Wolves switched to a 3-2 zone and rebounded well in the fourth quarter, King said, as Coupeville wrestled control of the game. Amanda Fabrizi and

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Makana Stone led the offensive comeback. Fabrizi hit two huge threes in the fourth. The first gave the Wolves their first lead, the second upped the margin to six. Makana Stone scored nine of her 11 points in the quarter. For the game, Stone also led the Wolves with five rebounds, six steals and two blocks. Fabrizi finished with eight points, Hammer eight, Messner six and Walstad six. Coupeville (3-3, 5-6) hosts Cedarcrest (5-1, 10-2) at 7 p.m. Friday.

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Once again the Coupeville High School boys basketball team played a strong first quarter, but once again it wasn’t sufficient to secure a win as the Wolves fell 72-46 to visiting Granite Falls Friday, Jan. 4. Coupeville trailed by only three, 17-14, after the first quarter and was still in it at halftime, down 35-24. While the Wolves have a trend of playing well in the opening period, they also have a pattern of playing poorly in the third. This time, the Tigers outscored Coupeville 23-9 to pull away. Coupeville coach Anthony Smith isn’t sure why his team struggles after halftime: “The third quarter is our nemesis. I have no idea why. Maybe it is the mindset we played well in the first half, maybe we are tired.” Poor shooting and turnovers hurt Coupeville in the second and third quarters, Smith said. The Wolves committed nine miscues in the second to give the Tigers some momentum that was carried over to the big third period. Smith also credited Granite Falls with playing a “sticky defense” that frustrated his team. The Tigers shot well, Smith said, adding “they aren’t very big, but they work well together.” Not all was bad for the Wolves. Ben Etzell scored a career high 21 points. Smith said Etzell “played a good, solid floor game” and “went to the basket well.” Smith added that Aaron Trumbull (eight points and five rebounds) and Nick Streubel (six points and seven rebounds) also had good

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whidbey island’s community calendar Thurs., Jan. 10 Ready Readers, 9:30 a.m. Jan. 10, Coupeville Library, 788 NW Alexander St., Coupeville. Preschool storytime prepares children to read. 360-678-4911. eReader Help, 3:30 p.m. Jan. 10, Oak Harbor Library, 1000 SE Regatta Drive. Get help learning how to use your eReader and how to check out free ebooks, audiobooks, movies and music from the library. 360-675-5115; sno-isle.org. Blooms Winery Art Reception, 5-7 p.m. Jan. 10, Taste for Wine and Art, Bayview Corner, Langley. Show about art for and of body opens with complimentary wine tasting; meet the artists. 360-3210515. Ebey’s Forever Grant Program Informational Meeting, 5:30 p.m. Jan. 10; 9 a.m. Jan. 12, Coupeville Library, 788 NW Alexander St. Program assists owners of nationally significant historic structures with restoration, preservation efforts. Application deadline is March 1. 360-678-6084; anne_kidd@partner.nps.gov. Greenbank Progressive Club Potluck, 6 p.m. Jan. 10, Greenbank Progressive Club, Bakken and Firehouse roads, Greenbank. Monthly potluck and meeting. Bring dish to share. Program: 3 Generations’ jams, syrups and granola. 360-678-4885. Whidbey Audubon Meeting, 7 p.m. Jan. 10, Unitarian meeting house, 20103 Highway 525, north of Freeland. View film “Beneath the Salish Sea.” Free, open to public. sealife-productions.com.

Whidbey Art Gallery Show Continues, Jan. 10-end of February, Langley. “Sitting Well” shows art by Cheri O’Brien. whidbeyartists.com.

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Fri., Jan. 11 Child Screening, by appointment Jan. 11, Coupeville Elementary School. Families living in Coupeville School District can have children ages birth-21 screened for developmental delays in motor, communication, problem solving, self help and social skills. Make an appointment: 360-678-4409 ext. 3023.

Free Movie: “You Can Heal Your Life,” 2 p.m. Jan. 12, Coupeville Library, 788 NW Alexander St., Coupeville. Inspirational movie is hosted by the author, Louise L. Hay. 360-720-2734.

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.

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Job Club, 1-2:30 p.m. Jan. 14, Oak Harbor Library meeting room 137, 1000 SE Regatta Drive. Get help finding and applying to jobs. Attendance is drop-in and free. The club is hosted by the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, Department of Social and Health Services. 360-675-5115; sno-isle.org.

Kitsch ‘n Bitch, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 12, Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, 565 Camano Ave., Langley. Sue Frause hosts “Comfort Foods” to take the chill off the new year with this live food show. Tickets: $15. 360-221-8268; wicaonline.com. Whidbey Improv Team Show, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 12, Whidbey Playhouse, Midway Boulevard, Oak Harbor. Free comedic entertainment. Doors open at 7 p.m. 360279-2237. Mount Baker Snow Bus, began going to mountain Jan. 5 for eight weeks. Sign up forms available at Oak Harbor High School or www. winterride.mtbaker.us. 360675-9586.

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Sat., Jan. 12 Gamblers Anonymous, 9 a.m. Saturdays, Whidbey General Hospital conference room, 101 N. Main St., Coupeville. 800-424-3577. Boating Seminar, 10 a.m. Jan. 12, Oak Harbor Yacht Club, 1301 SE Catalina Drive, Oak Harbor. DUI/Underage Drinking Prevention Panel, 12:45 p.m. Jan. 12, Oak Harbor Library conference room 137, 1000 SE Regatta Drive. No late admittance. Required by local driving instructors for driver’s education student and parent. 360-672-8219; idipic.org. Jim Lynch Book Signing, 1 p.m. Jan. 12, Wind and Tide Bookshop, Pioneer Way, Oak Harbor. Award-winning Seattle author. 360-675-1342.

English as a Second Language Talk Time, 3 p.m. Jan. 13, Oak Harbor Library, 1000 SE Regatta Drive, Oak Harbor. Adults practice speaking English in a supportive setting. 360-675-5115; sno-isle. org. South Whidbey Tilth, 3 p.m. Jan. 13, Trinity Lutheran Church, 18341 Highway 525, Freeland. Meeting is at 3 p.m., Laura Lewis’ presentation about the genetic commons is at 4 p.m. Suggested donation: $5. 360-221-6439; president@ southwhidbeytilth.org.

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Tues., Jan 15 Ready Readers Toddler Storytime, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. Jan. 15, Oak Harbor Library, 1000 SE Regatta Drive. Ages 24-36 months enjoy stories, music, movements and playtime to nurture love of reading. Caregiver required. 360-675-5115; sno-isle.org. Managing Your Digital Photos, 2:30 p.m. Jan. 15, Coupeville Library, 788 NW Alexander St., Coupeville. 360-678-4911. Whidbey Island Camera Club, 6-8 p.m. Jan. 15, Skagit Valley College, Hayes Hall, 1000 SE Regatta Drive, Oak Harbor. Open house potluck dinner. tina31543@comcast. net.

Free Seed Workshops, 1 p.m. Jan. 16-17, Greenbank Farm, 765 Wonn Road, Greenbank. Ensure you’re getting the best seed genetics for your farm. 360-6787710; greenbankfarm.biz/ seed-project. United Way of Island County Board Meeting, 3:30 p.m. Jan. 16, Whidbey Island Bank conference room, 450 SW Bayshore Drive, Oak Harbor. 360-675-1778. Relay for Life Kickoff, 6:308 p.m. Jan. 16, Oak Harbor Elks Lodge, 155 NE Ernst St. Teams dress up to kick off fight against cancer. Or sign up for a team at the event. KKSharkey123@comcast. net; relayforlifeofwhidbey island.org. Literary Series: Seattle Writers, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 16, Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, 565 Camano Ave., Langley. Authors attending: Erica Bauermeister, Jennie Shortridge and Carol Cassella. Tickets: $8; call 360-221-8268 or visit wicaonline.com.

Thurs., Jan. 17 Ready Readers Preschool Storytime, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. Jan. 17, Oak Harbor Library, 1000 SE Regatta Drive; 9:30 a.m. Jan. 17, Coupeville Library, 788 NW Alexander St. Ages 3-5 enjoy books, songs and activities that prepare young minds for reading. Caregiver required. 360-6755115; sno-isle.org. La Leche League, 10:30 a.m. Jan. 17, Pregnancy Aid, 816 Camano Ave., Langley. Breastfeeding support and information. Open to pregnant or breastfeeding moms and young children. 360-3212325.

Regatta Drive. Learn about origami, the Japanese art of paper folding. 360-675-5115; sno-isle.org. Friends of the Coupeville Library Meeting, 5:30 p.m. Jan. 17, Coupeville Library, 788 NW Alexander St., Coupeville. Business meeting and potluck. 360-678-4911. Spirit of Writing Readers Event, 6:30-8 p.m. Jan. 17, Langley Library, 104 Second St., Langley. Winners of annual Whidbey Island Writers Association Spirit of Writing contest read from their works. 360-221-4383.

Fri., Jan. 18 Small Business Counseling, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Jan. 18, Oak Harbor Library, 1000 SE Regatta Drive. Sign up for business assistance session by calling 425-423-9090. 360-675-5115; sno-isle.org. Star Party, begins at dark Jan. 18, Fort Nugent Park, 2075 SW Fort Nugent Road, Oak Harbor. Explore the night sky. No telescope needed. Cloudy weather cancels event. Free. 360-679-7664; icaspub@juno.com.

Sat., Jan. 19 Relay for Life Flapjack Breakfast, 8-10 a.m. Jan. 19, Applebee’s, 31810 Highway 20, Oak Harbor. Fundraiser for Whidbey Island Relay for Life. Tickets: $10 adults, $7 kids. Call Karla for tickets: 360-929-3314. K-9 Kids Read, 11 a.m. Jan. 19, Oak Harbor Library, 1000 SE Regatta Drive. Kids read to patient, friendly dog to improve reading skills and confidence. Caregiver required. 360-675-5115; sno-isle.org.

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North Whidbey Sportsmen’s Association, 886 Gun Club Road, Oak Harbor. Class will be Jan. 18-19; register at least a week in advance. Learn how to own and use a pistol safely. Class teaches pistol parts, operation, ammunition, safety and shooting. Cost: $25, includes book. Register: 360675-8397 or NWSA.Training@ gmail.com. northwhidbey sportsmen.org.

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Coupeville Lions Club Blood Drive, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Jan. 17, Coupeville United Methodist Church, 608 N. Main St., Coupeville. One pint of blood can save three lives. Schedule an appointment: DonorSched@psbc.org. 360678-8746 or 503-789-3595. Central Whidbey Lions Club, noon Jan. 17, Tyee Restaurant, Main Street, Coupeville. Service club meets first and third Thursdays every month. 360-678-3263.

Origami Film and Workshop, 3 p.m. Jan. 17, Oak Harbor Library, 1000 SE

Museo Opening Reception, 5-7 p.m. Jan. 19, 215 First St., Langley. “Komikon” show explores impact of comic books, superheroes, computerized animation on the arts. Dress as character for reception. Show runs through Feb. 25. 360-221-7737. Brackenwood Galler y Opening Reception, 5-7 p.m. Jan. 19, 302 First St., Langley. “Mending Hearts” show features art about broken and mending hearts. 360221-2978.

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in consideration for an 4075700, RECORDS award. OF ISLAND COUNTY, WA S H I N G TO N , B E ING A PORTION OF LEGAL NO. 449822 THE EAST HALF OF Published: The THE SOUTHEAST Whidbey Examiner. Q UA RT E R O F T H E January 10, 2013. SOUTHWEST QUARNOTICE OF TER OF SECTION 24, APPLICATION TOWNSHIP 31 N O R T H , R A N G E 2 Island County has reEAST OF THE WILLA- ceived the following METTE MERIDIAN. applications for review. This may be the only SITUATED IN ISLAND time to comment. COUNTY, WASHINGIN THE SUPERIOR TON COURT OF THE File Number: 260/12 STATE OF RUD, Applicant: HabiAlso commonly known tat for Humanity, LocaWASHINGTON as: 3 8 2 W e s t D r y IN AND FOR THE tion: 1907 Beachwood COUNTY OF ISLAND Lake Road Dr, Freeland, C a m a n o I s l a n d , WA 98282 CITIMORTGAGE, P a r c e l N o . Proposal: Construct a INC., its successors single family residence R23124-075-2330 in interest and/or asin a wetland buffer, acsigns, The sale of the above- cessed by a driveway described property is which crosses a wetPlaintiff, land. No other known to take place: critical areas, No. 12-2-00073-0 TIME: 10:00 a.m. DATE: F R I D A Y , Staff Contact: Jamie vs. H a r t l e y, j . h a r FEBRUARY 15, 2013 PLACE: F R O N T tley@co.island.wa.us SHERIFF’S PUBLIC S T E P S I S L A N D NOTICE OF C O U N T Y L AW A N D F I L E S AVA I L A B L E S A L E O F R E A L JUSTICE CENTER FOR REVIEW: The PROPERTY 101 NE 6TH STREET, application files are KENT J. EWING AND COUPEVILLE, WASH- available for inspecTERRI A. EWING, ) tion, copies will be proINGTON I N D I V I D UA L LY A N D vided at the cost of reTHE MARITAL The judgment debtor/s production. To request COMMUNITY THERE- can avoid the sale by notice of hearings, or paying the judgment receive a copy of the OF; NOR-MARK o f decision or appeal proC A P I TA L L . L . C . ; a m o u n t $420,328.18, together cedures, mail your writMORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGIS- with interest, costs and ten request to the adfees before the sale dress below. TRATION SYSTEMS, INC.; GREEN TREE date. For the exact amount, contact the PUBLIC COMMENTS: SERVICING LLC; O c c u p a n t s o f t h e Sheriff through his de- must be received by Premises; and any per- signee at the address 4:30 p.m. on _January sons or parties claim- stated below. 24, 2013 mail to Ising to have any right, land County CommuDated this 3rd day of nity Development, P.O. title, estate, lien or interest January, 2013. Box 5000, Coupeville, in the real property WA 98239; deliver to described in the com- M A R K C . B R O W N , 6 t h & M a i n S t r e e t , p l a i n t SHERIFF C o u p ev i l l e, WA b e ISLAND COUNTY , tween 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday By: Defendant(s). Wylie Farr, Chief Civil through Thursday; by TO: KENT J. EWING FA X t o ( 3 6 0 ) 6 7 9 Deputy A N D T E R R I A . E W- ICSO/Law & Justice 7306. . ING, INDIVIDUALLY Center A N D T H E M A R I TA L 101 NE 6th Street LEGAL NO. 449856 COMMUNITY THERE- PO BOX 5000 Published: The OF; NOR-MARK CAPI- Coupeville, Washing- Whidbey Examiner TA L L . L . C. ; M O RT- ton 98239-5000 January 10, 2013 GAGE ELECTRONIC 360-678-4422 REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.; GREEN I C S O D o c k e t N o . T R E E S E R V I C I N G 12R-0229 LLC; Occupants of the Premises; and any per- LEGAL NO. 448984 sons or parties claim- Published: The ing to have any right, Whidbey Examiner. title, estate, lien or in- January 10, 17, 24, 31, terest in the real prop- 2013. er ty described in the complaint,, DefenLEGAL NOTICE dant(s) and judgment NOTICE OF debtor(s) and any othAPPLICATION ISLAND TRANSIT er persons or parties BOARD MEETING unknown claiming any Island County has reright, title, estate, lien or interest in the per- T h e n e x t r e g u l a r l y sonal and/or real prop- s c h e d u l e d m o n t h l y business meeting of erty described herein: t h e I s l a n d Tr a n s i t The Superior Court of Board of Directors will Island County has di- be on Friday, January rected the undersigned 18, 2013 at 9:30 AM, S h e r i f f o f I s l a n d at the Island County County (through his Law & Justice Building, designee) to sell the 1 0 1 N E 6 t h S t r e e t , property described be- Room 131, Coupeville, low to satisfy a judg- WA. Accommodations ment in the above enti- will be made available upon advance request tled action: for communications asL OT 2 O F I S L A N D sistance. The meeting C O U N T Y S H O R T room is accessible and P L A T N O . S H P is open to the public. 0 4 1 / 0 3 , A S A P - For more information, c a l l P R OV E D S E P T E M - p l e a s e B E R 2 3 , 2 0 0 3 A N D (360) 678-7771. RECORDED SEPTEMBER 19, 2003 IN VOLUME 4 OF SHORT PLATS, PAGES 9 AND 10, UNDER AUDITOR’S FILE NO.

LEGAL NO. 446734 Published: The Whidbey Examiner. January 10, 17, 2013

ceived the following applications for review. This may be the only time to comment. File Number: 314/12 SHE & 004/13 RUD, Applicant: Dean Fost e r, L o c a t i o n : 2 4 4 3 S u n l i g h t B e a c h D r, Clinton, Proposal: To demolish an existing structure & construct a single-family residence & septic system. Project site is in or near: MFWHCA, shoreline jurisdiction, wetland & aquifer recharge area. Staff Contact: Jason Johnson, ja.johnson@co.island.wa.us F I L E S AVA I L A B L E

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FOR REVIEW: The application files are available for inspection, copies will be provided at the cost of reproduction. To request notice of hearings, or receive a copy of the decision or appeal procedures, mail your written request to the address below.

Application files are available for inspection at no cost, and will be provided at the cost of reproduction in a timely m a n n e r. To r e q u e s t notice of hearings, receive a copy of the decision or SEPA determination, or information on appeals contact us at the above address.

tion on appeals contact us at the above address.

PUBLIC COMMENTS: must be received by 4:30 p.m. on _January 24, 2013 mail to Island County Community D e v e l o p m e n t , P. O . Box 5000, Coupeville, WA 98239; deliver to 6th & Main Street, C o u p ev i l l e, WA b e tween 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday; by F A X t o (360) 679-7306. LEGAL NO. 449859 Published: The Whidbey Examiner January 10, 2013

NOTICE of APPLICATION with SEPA Island County has reviewed the proposed project for probable adverse environmental impacts and expects to issue a determination of non-significance (DNS). The optional DNS process established by WAC 197-11-355 is being used. The public comment period as described below may be the only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts of the following proposals.

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Proposal: Construct trail for safe pedestrian travel in right-of-way of SR 525. Project will include crossing a wetland on a boardwalk. File Number: 343/12 Project site is in or SHE, Applicant: Jo- near: critical drainage seph Garcia & James & steep slopes. Youngsman, Location: R13434-139-4060 & Staff Contact: Jamie R13434-125-4050, H a r t l e y , j . h a r Oak Harbor tley@co.island.wa.us Proposal: Permit for a 2 -lot bulkhead. Project site is near or within: MFWHCA, shoreline jurisdiction, flood hazard area.

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The proposal may include mitigation under applicable codes, and the project review process may incorporate or require mitigation measures regardless Staff Contact: Jason of whether an EIS is J o h n s o n , j a . j o h n - required. son@co.island.wa.us PUBLIC COMMENTS: The proposal may in- must be received by clude mitigation under 4:30 p.m. on January applicable codes, and 24, 2013 mail to Island the project review pro- C o u n t y C o m m u n i t y cess may incorporate D e v e l o p m e n t , P. O . or require mitigation Box 5000, Coupeville, measures regardless WA 98239; deliver to of whether an EIS is 6 t h & M a i n S t r e e t , required. C o u p ev i l l e, WA b e tween 8:00 a.m. and PUBLIC COMMENTS: 4 : 3 0 p . m . M o n d a y must be received by through Thursday; by 4:30 p.m. on January F A X t o 24, 2013 mail to Island (360) 679-7306. County Community D e v e l o p m e n t , P. O . Application files are Box 5000, Coupeville, available for inspection WA 98239; deliver to at no cost, and will be 6 t h & M a i n S t r e e t , provided at the cost of C o u p ev i l l e, WA b e - reproduction in a timely tween 8:00 a.m. and m a n n e r. To r e q u e s t 4 : 3 0 p . m . M o n d a y notice of hearings, rethrough Thursday; by ceive a copy of the deF A X t o cision or SEPA deter(360) 679-7306. mination, or informa-

Island County has reviewed the proposed project for probable adverse environmental impacts and expects to issue a determination of non-significance (DNS). The optional DNS process established by WAC 197-11355 is being used. The public comment period a s d e s c r i b e d b e l ow may be the only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts of the following proposals.

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NOTICE of APPLICATION with SEPA Island County has reviewed the proposed project for probable adverse environmental impacts and expects to issue a determination of non-significance (DNS). The optional DNS process established by WAC 197-11355 is being used. The public comment period a s d e s c r i b e d b e l ow may be the only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts of the following proposals. File Number: 332/12 CGP, Applicant: Brad Thompson, Location R22911-235-4330, Freeland

Proposal: Grading about 1,100 cu yds of soil in agricultural field to level out for future farming. Project site is in or near: habitat of local importance, there File Number: 270/12 a r e n o o t h e r k n ow n SDP, Applicant: Phil & critical areas. Robin Semas, Locat i o n : R 3 3 0 3 3 - 3 9 5 - Staff Contact: John 1130, Langley, Bertrand, johnb@co.island.wa.us Proposal: Installation of a drainage system The proposal may inwith shoreline outfall. clude mitigation under Island County mapping applicable codes, and indicates that the fol- the project review prolowing critical areas cess may incorporate may be present: wet- or require mitigation lands, MFWHCA, feed- measures regardless er bluff, steep slopes of whether an EIS is and geo hazards. required. Staff Contact: Jason PUBLIC COMMENTS: J o h n s o n , j a . j o h n - must be received by son@co.island.wa.us 4:30 p.m. on January 24, 2013 mail to Island The proposal may in- C o u n t y C o m m u n i t y clude mitigation under D e v e l o p m e n t , P. O . applicable codes, and Box 5000, Coupeville, the project review pro- WA 98239; deliver to cess may incorporate 6 t h & M a i n S t r e e t , or require mitigation C o u p ev i l l e, WA b e measures regardless tween 8:00 a.m. and of whether an EIS is 4 : 3 0 p . m . M o n d a y required. through Thursday; by FA X t o ( 3 6 0 ) 6 7 9 P U B L I C C O M M E N T 7306. on environmental impacts must be received Application files are by 4:30 p.m. on, Janu- available for inspection ary 24, 2013. Other at no cost, and will be comments on the pro- provided at the cost of posal must be received reproduction in a timely by February 9, 2013. m a n n e r. To r e q u e s t Mail to: Island County notice of hearings, reCommunity Develop- ceive a copy of the dement, P.O. Box 5000, cision or SEPA deterCoupeville, WA m i n a t i o n , o r 98239; deliver to 1 NE information on appeals 6th St Coupeville, WA contact us at the above between 8:00 a.m. and address. 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday; FAX LEGAL NO. 449852 to (360) 679-7306. Published: The Whidbey Examiner Application files are January 10, 2013 available for inspection at no cost, and will be NOTICE OF provided at the cost of TRUSTEE’S SALE reproduction in a timely m a n n e r. To r e q u e s t I notice of hearings, receive a copy of the decision or SEPA deter- NOTICE IS HEREBY m i n a t i o n , o r GIVEN that the underinformation on appeals signed Bishop, White, contact us at the above M a r s h a l l & We i b e l , P.S. will on Januar y address. 18, 2013 at 10:00 am at the main entrance to LEGAL NO. 449857 City Hall, 865 SE BarPublished: The Whidbey Examiner Continued on January 10, 2013

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rington Drive, in the City of Oak Harbor located at Island County, State of Washington, sell at public auction to t h e h i g h e s t b i d d e r, payable, in the form of c a s h , o r c a s h i e r ’s check or cer tified checks from federally or State chartered banks, at the time of sale, the following described real property, situated in Island County, State of Washington, to-wit; PARCEL A That portion of Government Lot 1, lying East of the county road known as Bayview Road in Section 8, Tow n s h i p 2 9 N o r t h , Range 3 East of the Willamette Meridian, described as follows: Beginning at the Northwest corner of Lot 1, Block 6, Plat of Long Lake Shores Div. No.1, according to the plat thereof recorded in Volume 10 of Plats, pages 2 and 3, records o f I s l a n d C o u n t y, Washington; Thence South 89°22’ 16” East along the North line of said plat, said line being parallel to the North line of said Gover nment Lot 1 a distance of 150.00 feet to the Nor theast comer of said Lot 1, Block 6, Plat of Lone Lake S h o r e s , D i v. N o. 1 ; Thence North 0°37’44” East a distance of 90.32 feet to the North line of the South 90.00 feet of the Nor th 490.00 feet of Government Lot 1; Thence North 89°22’ 16” West a distance of 146.51 feet to the East rightof-way margin of the county road; Thence South 2°50’34” West along said right-of-way margin a distance of 90.39 feet to the point of beginning; EXCEPT that por tion c o n ve y e d t o I s l a n d County for road purposes by deed recorded April 8, 2005 under Au d i t o r ’s F i l e N o. 4130504, records ofIsland County, Washington; More accurately described as: That portion of Government Lot 1, lying East of the county road known as Bayview Road in Section 8, Tow n s h i p 2 9 N o r t h , Range 3 East of the Willamette Meridian, described as follows: Beginning at the Northwest corner of Lot 1, Block 6, Plat of Lone Lake Shores Div. No. 1, according to the plat thereof recorded in Volume 10 of Plats, pages 2 and 3, records o f I s l a n d C o u n t y, Washington; Thence South 89°22’ 16” East along the North line of said plat, said line being parallel to the North line of said Gover nment Lot 1 a distance of 150.00 feet to the

LEGAL NOTICES Nor theast cor ner of said Lot 1, Block 6, Plat of Lone Lake S h o r e s , D i v. N o. 1 ; Thence North 0°37’44” East a distance of 90.32 feet to the North line of the South 90.00 feet of the Nor th 490.00 feet of Government Lot 1; Thence North 89°22’ 16” West a distance of 146.51 feet to the East rightof-way margin of the county road; Thence South 2°50’34” West along said rightof-way margin a distance of 90.39 feet to the point of beginning; EXCEPT that por tion c o n ve y e d t o I s l a n d County for road purposes by deed recorded April 8, 2005 under Au d i t o r ’s F i l e N o. 4130504, records of Island County, Washington; PARCEL B Lot 1, Block 6, Plat of Lone Lake Shores, Div. No.1, according to the plat thereof, recorded in Volume 10 of Plats, pages 2 and 3, records ofIsland County, Washington; EXCEPT that por tion c o n ve y e d t o I s l a n d County for road purposes by deed recorded April 8, 2005 under Au d i t o r ’s F i l e N o. 4130508, records ofIsland County, Washington; Situated in Island County, Washington. Together with that certain 66 x 14 foot 1977 Fltwood manufactured home bearing VIN No. 0384 and more fully described in that certain Title Elimination document filed with the Auditor of Island C o u n t y, Wa s h i n g t o n on November 20, 2007 under Recording/Audit o r ’s N o. 4 2 1 6 5 4 0 . which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust d a t e d N o ve m b e r 9 , 2007, recorded November 21, 2007, under Auditor’s File No. 4216585 records of Island County, Washington, from Allison A. Ta b a c h , A S i n g l e Woman, as Grantor, to Washington Services, I n c . , A Wa s h i n g t o n Corporation, as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of Washington Federal Savings as beneficiary.Washington Federal Savings is now known as Washington Federal. The sale will be made without any warranty concer ning the title to, or the condition of the property. II No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Grantor’s default on the obligat i o n s e c u r e d by t h e Deed of Trust. III The default(s) for which this foreclosure

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is made is/are as fol- Deed of Trust, and cur- occupants who are not lows: ing all other defaults. tenants. After the 20th day following the sale i) Failure to pay the folVI the purchaser has the lowing amounts, now right to evict occupants A written notice of de- who are not tenants by in arrears: fault was transmitted summar y proceedDelinquent Monthly by the beneficiary or i n g s u n d e r C h a p t e r Payments Due from Trustee to the Borrow- 59.12 RCW. For ten4/1/2012 through 9/1 er and Grantor at the ant-occupied property, /20 12: following address(es): the purchaser shall provide a tenant with 2 p a y m e n t ( s ) a t Allison A. Tabach written notice in accor$672.00 aka Alison A. Tabach dance with RCW 4 p a y m e n t ( s ) a t 5243 Delphi Road 61.24.060. If the Trus$690.00 Langley, WA 98260 tee’s Sale is set aside Total: fo r a ny r e a s o n , t h e John Doe $4,104.00 submitted bid will be Unknown Spouse of forthwith returned withLate Charges: Allison A. Tabach out interest and the 6 late charg e(s) at 5243 Delphi Road b i d d e r w i l l h ave n o $28.94 Langley, WA 98260 right to purchase the or each monthly payproperty. Recovery of ment not made within Allison A. Tabach the bid amount without aka Alison A. Tabach 15 days of its due date interest constitutes the 5243 Bayview Rd limit of the bidder’s reTotal Late Charges Langley, WA 98260 course against the $173.64 Tr u s t e e a n d / o r t h e John Doe Returned Item Fee Beneficiary. Unknown Spouse of $15.00 P r o p e r t y I n s p e c t i o n Allison A. Tabach XI 5243 Bayview Rd Fee Langley, WA 98260 $25.00 NOTICE TO ALL PERTOTAL DEFAULT SONS AND PARTIES by both first class and WHO ARE GUARAN$4,317.64 cer tified mail on Au- TORS OF THE OBLIgust 15, 2012, proof of GATIONS SECURED IV which is in the posses- B Y T H I S D E E D O F The sum owing on the sion of the Tr ustee; TRUST: (1) The Guarobligation secured by and the Borrower and antor may be liable for the Deed of Trust is: Grantor were personal- a deficiency judgment $59,273.19, together ly ser ved on August to the extent the sale w i t h i n t e r e s t f r o m 1 6 , 2 0 1 2 , w i t h s a i d price obtained at the March 1, 2012 as pro- written notice of default Trustee’s Sale is less vided in the note or or the written notice of than the debt secured other instrument, and default was posted in a by the Deed of Trust; such other costs and conspicuous place on (2) The Guarantor has fees as are due under the real proper ty de- the same rights to reinthe note or other in- scribed in paragraph I state the debt, cure the strument secured, and above, and the Trustee default, or repay the a s a r e p r o v i d e d by h a s p o s s e s s i o n o f debt as is given to the proof of such service g r a n t o r i n o r d e r t o statute. or posting. a v o i d t h e t r u s t e e ’s V sale; (3) The GuaranVII tor will have no right to The above described redeem the proper ty real proper ty will be T h e Tr u s t e e w h o s e a f t e r t h e Tr u s t e e ’s sold to satisfy the ex- name and address are Sale; (4) Subject to pense of sale and the set forth will provide in such longer periods as obligation secured by writing to anyone re- a r e p r ov i d e d i n t h e the Deed of Trust as questing it, a statement Washington Deed of provided by statute. of all costs and fees Tr u s t A c t , C h a p t e r The sale will be made due at any time prior to 61.24 RCW, any action without warranty, ex- the sale. brought to enforce a press or implied, reguaranty must be comVIII garding title, possesmenced within one sion, or encumbrances year after the Trustee’s on January 18, 2013. The effect of the sale Sale, or the last TrusT h e p ay m e n t s, l a t e will be to deprive the tee’s Sale under any charges, or other de- Grantor and all those deed of trust granted to faults must be cured by who hold by, through secure the same debt; Januar y 7, 2013 (11 or under the Grantor of and (5) In any action days before the sale all their interest in the for a deficiency, the date) to cause a dis- above-described prop- Guarantor will have the c o n t i n u a n c e o f t h e erty. right to establish the sale. The sale will be fair value of the properIX discontinued and terty as of the date of the minated if at any time Tr ustee’s Sale, less on or before January 7, Anyone having any ob- prior liens and encum2013 (11 days before jections to this sale on brances, and to limit its the sale date) the de- any grounds whatsoev- liability for a deficiency fault(s) as set forth in er will be afforded an to the difference beparagraph III, together opportunity to be heard tween the debt and the with any subsequent as to those objections greater of such fair valpayments, late charg- if they bring a lawsuit ue or the sale pr ice es, or other defaults, to restrain the sale pur- paid at the Trustee’s is/are cured and the s u a n t t o R C W Sale, plus interest and Tr u s t e e ’s f e e s a n d 61.24.130. Failure to costs. costs are paid. Pay- bring such a lawsuit ment must be in cash may result in a waiver XII or with cashier’s or cer- of any proper grounds tified checks from a fo r i n va l i d a t i n g t h e NOTICE State or federally char- Trustee’s sale. tered bank. The sale THIS NOTICE IS THE X may be terminated any FINAL STEP BEFORE time after January 7, THE FORECLOSURE NOTICE TO 2013 (11 days before S A L E O F YO U R OCCUPANTS OR the sale date), and beHOME. TENANTS fore the sale by the Borrower, Grantor, any Yo u h a v e o n l y 2 0 Guarantor, or the hold- The purchaser at the DAYS from the recorder of any recorded jun- Trustee’s Sale is enti- ing date on this notice i o r l i e n o r e n c u m - tled to possession of to pursue mediation. brance paying the en- t h e p r o p e r t y o n t h e tire principal and inter- 20th day following the D O N O T D E L A Y . e s t s e c u r e d by t h e sale, as against the CONTACT A HOUSD e e d o f Tr u s t , p l u s G r a n t o r u n d e r t h e ING COUNSELOR OR costs, fees, and ad- deed of trust (the own- A N AT TO R N E Y L I vances, if any, made er) and anyone having C E N S E D I N WA S H pursuant to the terms an interest junior to the INGTON NOW to asof the obligation and/or deed of trust, including sess your situation and

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MENT WHICH BECAME DUE ON 12/1/2010, AND ALL S U B S E Q U E N T M O N T H LY PAYMENTS, PLUS LATE CHARGES AND OTHER COSTS AND FEES AS SET FORTH. Failure to pay when due the following amounts which are now in arrears: Amount due as of October 17, 2012 Delinquent Payments from December 01, 2010 19 payments at $1,873.77 each $35,601.63 4 payments at $2,103.33 each $8,413.32 (12-01-10 through 10-17-12) Late Charges: $2,543.71 Beneficiary Advances: $4,745.30 Suspense C r e d i t : $ - 1 6 . 2 3 TO TA L : $ 5 1 , 2 8 7 . 7 3 I V The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: Principal $221,517.82, 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 Januar y 18, 2013. The defaults) r e fe r r e d t o i n p a ra graph III must be cured by January 7, 2013 (11 days before the sale date) to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time on or before January 7, 2013, (11 days before the sale date) the default(s) as set forth in p a ra gra p h I I I i s / a r e cured and the Tr ustee’s fees and costs are paid. The sale may be terminated at any time after January 7, 2013, (11 days before the sale date) and before the sale, by the Borrower, Grantor, any Guarantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance paying the entire principal and intere s t s e c u r e d by t h e D e e d o f Tr u s t , p l u s costs, fees, and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following addresses: CHERYL NICHOLSON, 1361 JOHN S T R E E T, C A M A N O ISLAND, WA, 9B282 C H E RY L N I C H O L S O N , P O B OX 7 5 1 , CONWAY, WA, 98238 SPOUSE OF CHERYL NICHOLSON, PO BOX 7 5 1 , C O N WAY, WA , 98238 SPOUSE OF C H E RY L N I C H O L -

/s/ Emily L. Doherty Emily L. Doherty N OTA RY P U B L I C i n and for the State of H o u s i n g c o u n s e l o r s Wa s h i n g t o n a t K i n g and legal assistance County may be available at lit- My Appt. Exp: 2/25/15 tle or no cost to you. Ifyou would like assis- LEGAL NO. 425202 tance in determining Published: The your rights and oppor- Whidbey Examiner tunities to keep your December 20, 2012. house, you may con- January 10, 2013. tact the following: N OT I C E O F T RU S The statewide foreclo- TEE’S SALE Pursuant sure hotline for assis- t o R . C . W. C h a p t e r tance and referral to 6 1 . 2 4 , e t s e q . a n d h o u s i n g c o u n s e l o r s 62A.9A-604(a)(2) et recommended by the s e q . Tr u s t e e ’s S a l e Housing Finance Com- No: 01-FMB-122537 I mission: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the underT e l e p h o n e : signed Tr ustee, RE(1-877-894-4663) G I O N A L T RU S T E E W e b s i t e : SERVICES CORPOh t t p : / / w w w . c o m - RATION, will on Janum e r c e . w a . g o v / s i - ar y 18, 2013, at the teI1356/default.aspx hour of 10:00 AM, at (1-800-606-4819) THE MAIN ENh t t p : / / n w j u s - T R A N C E TO C I T Y tice.org/what-clear HALL, 865 BARRINGTO N D R I V E F / K / A The United States De- 3 0 7 5 3 0 0 T H W E S T, par tment of Housing OA K H A R B O R , WA , and Urban Develop- sell at public auction to ment: the highest and best bidder, payable at the T e l e p h o n e : time of sale, the follow(1-800-569-4287) ing described real and Website: personal property http://www.hud.gov/of- (hereafter referred to fices/hsg/sfh/hcc/fc/in- c o l l e c t i v e l y a s t h e d ex . c f m ? we b L i s t A c - “Property”), situated in tion=search&search- the County of ISLAND, state= State of Washington: WA&filterSvc=dfc L O T 2 3 , P L AT O F FIRST ADDITION TO The statewide civil le- C A M P C O M F O R T, gal aid hotline for as- ACCORDING TO THE sistance and referrals PLAT THEREOF, REto other housing coun- CORDED IN VOLUME selors and attorneys: 5 OF PLATS, PAGE 1, RECORDS OF ISTelephone: L A N D C O U N T Y, (1-800-606-4819) WA S H I N G T O N Ta x Website: P a r c e l N o : h t t p : / / n w j u s - S6300-01-00023-0, tice.org/what-clear commonly known as 1361 JOHN STREET, E F F E C T I V E D AT E : C A M A N O I S L A N D, September 19, 2012 WA. The Proper ty is subject to that certain B I S H O P, W H I T E , Deed of Tr ust dated M A R S H A L L & W E I - 3/28/2007, recorded BEL, P.S., 3/30/2007, under AudiSuccessor Trustee t o r ’s / R e c o r d e r ’s N o. 4198267, records of /s/ William L. Bishop, I S L A N D C o u n t y , Jr. Washington, from William L. Bishop, Jr. CHERYL NICHOLSON 720 Olive Way, Suite A SINGLE WOMAN, 1201 as Grantor, to LAND Seattle, WA 98101 TITLE INSURANCE (206) 622-7527 C O R P O R AT I O N , a s Tr u s t e e, i n favo r o f State of Washington M O RT G AG E E L E C ss. TRONIC REGISTRACounty of King TION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR INOn this 17th day of DYMAC BANK, F.S.B., September, 2012, be- A FEDERALLY CHARfore me, the under- T E R E D S A V I N G S signed, a Notary Public BANK ITS SUCCESin and for the State of SORS AND ASSIGNS, Washington, duly com- a s B e n e f i c i a r y, t h e missioned and sworn, beneficial interest in personally appeared which is presently held William L. Bishop, Jr., b y O n e W e s t B a n k , to me known to be an FSB. II No action comO f f i c e r o f B i s h o p , menced by the BenefiWhite, Marshall & Wei- ciar y of the Deed of bel, P.S., the corpora- Trust is now pending to tion that executed the seek satisfaction of the foregoing instrument obligation in any court and acknowledged the by reason of the Borsaid instrument to be rower’s or Grantor’s the free and voluntary default on the obligaact and deed of said t i o n s e c u r e d by t h e c o r p o ra t i o n , fo r t h e Deed of Trust. III The u s e s a n d p u r p o s e s default(s) for which this therein mentioned, and f o r e c l o s u r e i s / a r e o n o a t h s t a t e s t h a t made are as follows: they are authorized to F A I L U R E T O PAY execute the said instru- THE MONTHLY PAYSEEKING ASSISTANCE

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SON, 1361 JOHN S T R E E T, C A M A N O ISLAND, WA, 98282 by both first class and certified mail on 3/8/2011, proof of which is in the possession of the Tr ustee; and on 3/8/2011, 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 objection to the sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the same pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds fo r i n va l i d a t i n g t h e Trustee’s Sale. 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. DAT E D : 1 0 / 1 7 / 2 0 1 2 REGIONAL TRUSTEE SERVICES CORPORATION Tr ustee By: ANGELIQUE CON-

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www.whidbeyexaminer.com LEGAL NOTICES NELL, 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: www.r trustee.com AF N 4 3 1 7 3 4 2 1 2 / 2 0 / 2 0 1 2 , 01/10/2013 LEGAL NO. 444894 Published: The Whidbey Examiner December 20, 2012, January 10, 2013. N OT I C E O F T RU S TEE’S SALE Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq. TS No.: WA - 1 2 - 5 1 1 8 8 1 - S H A P N N o . : S7410-03-02001-0 Title Order No.: 1 2 0 1 7 3 6 0 4 - WA - G S I Grantor(s): BRENT OTTOSON, JILL OTTO S O N G ra n t e e ( s ) : M O RT G AG E E L E C TRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR S E A T T L E M O R TG A G E C O M PA N Y Deed of Trust Instrument/Reference No.: 4216815 I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington, the undersigned Trustee, will on 1/18/2013, at 10:00 AM At the main entrance to the City Hall located at 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: LOTS 1 AND 2, BLOCK 2, PLAT OF LOST LAKE GROVE, DIVISION NO. 3, AS PER PLAT RECORDED IN VOLUME 8 OF P L AT S , PA G E 6 5 , 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 . More commonly known as: 29 BIRCH LANE, C A M A N O I S L A N D, WA 9 8 2 8 2 w h i c h i s subject to that certain Deed of Tr ust dated 11/21/2007, recorded 11/27/2007, under 4216815 records of ISLAND County, Washington, from BRENT C. OTTOSON AND JILL R. OTTOSON, WHO ACQUIRED TITLE AS JILL OTTOSON, HUSBAND AND WIFE, as Grantor(s), to NORTHWEST TRUSTEE SERVICES, PLLC, as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of M O RT G AG E E L E C TRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR S E A T T L E M O R TGAGE COMPANY, as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned by M O RT G AG E E L E C TRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR S E A T T L E M O R T-

LEGAL NOTICES GAGE COMPANY (or by its successors-in-interest and/or assigns, if any), to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association. 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: $ 1 3 , 7 6 1 . 5 0 I V. T h e sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $156,338.28, together with interest as provided in the Note from the 1/1/2012, and such other costs and fees as are provided by statute. V. The above-described real proper ty will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. Said sale will be made without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances on 1/18/2013. The defaults referred t o i n Pa r a g r a p h I I I must be cured by 1/7/2013 (11 days before the sale date) to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if a t a n y t i m e b e fo r e 1/7/2013 (11 days before the sale) the default as set forth in Paragraph III is cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. Payment must be in cash or with cashiers or certified checks from a State or federally chartered bank. The sale may be terminated any time after the 1/7/2013 (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 BRENT C. OTTOSON AND JILL R. OTTOSON, WHO ACQUIRED TITLE AS JILL OTTOSON, HUSBAND AND WIFE ADDRESS 29 BIRCH LANE, CAMANO ISLAND, WA 98282 by both first class and certified mail on 7/27/2012, 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

LEGAL NOTICES Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in Pa r a g r a p h I a b o ve , and the Tr ustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above-described proper ty. IX. Anyone having any objections to this sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds fo r i n va l i d a t i n g t h e Tr u s t e e ’s s a l e. N O TICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS - The purchaser at the Trustee’s Sale is entitled to possession of the proper ty on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the deed of trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE S A L E O F YO U R HOME. You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date of this notice to pursue mediation. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR A N AT TO R N E Y L I C E N S E D I N WA S H INGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you are eligible and it m ay h e l p y o u s a ve your home. See below fo r s a fe s o u r c e s o f h e l p. S E E K I N G A S S I S TA N C E H o u s i n g counselors and legal a s s i s t a n c e m ay b e available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance i n d e t e r m i n i n g yo u r rights and oppor tun i t i e s t o ke e p yo u r house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commiss i o n : To l l - f r e e : 1-877-894-HOME (1-877-894-4663) or W e b s i t e : http://www.dfi.wa.gov/c onsumers/homeownership/post_purchase_co-

LEGAL NOTICES unselors_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=searchand a m p ; s e a r c h state=WAandamp;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: 9/18/12 Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington, as Trustee By: Michael Dowell, 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 Tr ustee’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: 714-730-2727 Or L o g i n t o : http://wa.qualityloan.com TS No.: WA - 1 2 - 5 1 1 8 8 1 - S H A - 4 3 0 1 5 9 0 1 2 / 2 0 / 2 0 1 2 , 01/10/2013 LEGAL NO. 444888 Published: The Whidbey Examiner December 20, 2012, January 10, 2013. N o t i c e o f Tr u s t e e ’s Sale TS# 057-013050 Order # 30324115 I. A B B R E V I AT E D L E GAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 7, CLINTON

LEGAL NOTICES S QUA R E N O. S P R 0 4 4 / 9 1 N OT I C E I S HEREBY GIVEN that UTLS DEFAULT SERV I C E S - WA , I N C. , A WASHINGTON CORPORATION, the undersigned Trustee will on 2/8/2013, at 10:00 AM at the main entrance to the City Hall located at 865 SE Barrington Drive, Oak Harbor WA 98277 sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable, in the for m of c a s h , o r c a s h i e r ’s check or cer tified checks from federally or State chartered banks, at the time of sale the following described real property, situated in the County of Island, to-wit: LOT 7, FINAL SITE PLAN OF C L I N TO N S QUA R E , NO. SPR 044/91, AS RECORDED UNDER AUDITOR’S FILE NO. 94006649, RECORDS OF ISLAND COUNTY, WASHINGTON. SITUATE IN THE COUNTY O F I S L A N D, S TAT E O F WA S H I N G T O N . Commonly known as: 6303 BOB GALB R E AT H R O A D , CLINTON, WA 98236 APN: R329241404060 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 7/18/2006, recorded 7/24/2006, under Auditor’s File No. 4176821, records of Island County, Washington, from LAWRENCE M . M C C AU L E Y a n d ELIZABETH L. M C C A U L E Y, H U S BAND and WIFE, as Grantor(s), to LAND TITLE COMPANY OF ISLAND COUNTY, as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of M O RT G AG E E L E C TRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., a s B e n e f i c i a r y, t h e beneficial interest in which was assigned by mesne assignments to The Bank of New York Mellon f/k/a The Bank of New York, as Trustee for the holders of the Certificates, First Horizon Mor tgage Pass-Through Certificates Series FH06FA6, by First Horizon Home Loans, a division of First Tennessee Bank National Association, Master Servicer, in its capacity as agent for the Trustee under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement. 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 Deed of Trust. 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: Total payments from 12/1/2010 through 10/2/2012 $63,672.05 Total late c h a r g e s 12/1/2010-10/2/2012 22 $2,415.38 Total advances $0.00 TOTAL DUE THE BENEFICIA RY $ 6 6 , 0 8 7 . 4 3 I V. The sum owing on the

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obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $357,280.28, together with interest as provided in the Note from 11/1/2010, and such other costs and fees as are provided by statute. V. The above-described real proper ty will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. The sale will be made without warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances on 2/8/2013. The default(s) referred to in paragraph III must be cured by 1/28/2013 (11 days before the sale date), to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time on or before 1/28/2013, (11 days before the sale date), 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 any time after 1/28/2013 (11 days before the sale date), and before the sale by the Borrower, Grantor, any Guarantor, or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance paying the entire principal and intere s t s e c u r e d by t h e D e e d o f Tr u s t , p l u s costs, fees, and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI. A written notice of default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following addresses: LAWRENCE M. MCCAULEY and ELIZA B E T H L . M C C AU LEY, HUSBAND and WIFE 6303 BOB GALBREATH ROAD CLINTO N , WA 9 8 2 3 6 by both first class and certified mail on 8/24/2012 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 Trustee’s sale. X. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS ( I f a p p l i c a bl e u n d e r RCS 61.24.040(9)) The purchaser at the trustee’s sale is entitled to possession of the proper ty on the 20th day following the sale, as against the grantor under the deed of trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants and tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants and tenants by summar y proceedings under the unlawful detainer act, chapter 59.12 RCW. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Tr ustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. THIS IS A N AT T E M P T T O COLLECT A DEBT AND INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE U S E D F O R T H AT PURPOSE. Dated: 10/2/2012 UTLS DEFAU LT S E RV I C E S WA, INC., A WASHINGTON CORPORATION, Successor Trustee By: Kathy Grant Its: Vice President A - 4 3 1 1 7 2 4 0 1 / 1 0 / 2 0 1 3 , 01/31/2013 LEGAL NO. 448993 Published: The Whidbey Examiner. January 10, 31, 2013.

PUBLIC NOTICE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS: Annually the Board of Directors of the Port of Coupeville budgets funds to assist local non-profit organizations to accomplish projects and activities that are consistent with the Port’s values for Economic Opportunity and E nv i r o n m e n t a l S t e wardship. These funds a r e awa r d e d by t h e Board on a competitive b a s i s . I n fo r m a t i o n about the award and application process may be obtained at the Po r t O f f i c e a t P. O. Box 577, Coupeville, WA 98239, #24 Front Street, Coupeville, telephone: (360) 6785020, email: executivedirector@por tofcoupeville.org. Applications must be submitted no later than the last day of February and the Board will decide on the recipients at its regular monthly public meeting in March. LEGAL NO. 449831 Published: The Whidbey Examiner. January 10, 17, 2013.

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