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STOP Loss Sheriff looks for solutions to staffing woes
County may dump curbside recycling By JUSTIN BURNETT Staff reporter
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Deputy Chris Garden with the Island County Sheriff’s Office gives a motorist a speed warning at Camp Casey on Central Whidbey. Sheriff Mark Brown is juggling critical staffing levels and is again seeking support for a law-and-justice tax. out to all commissioned deputies alerting them that they were no longer to respond to residential burglary Staffing woes within the Island County Sheriff’s alarms or wireless 911 area checks. But Brown and department officials fear this is just Office and subsequent fears of losing 24-hour coverage the beginning, that eventually the end result will be on Camano and Whidbey islands have helped breathe the loss of 24-hour coverage in Island County, first on new life into a proposal for a law-and-justice tax. Sheriff Mark Brown has been scratching his head Camano and then on Whidbey. “I’m certainly going to fight to keep that from happenover the past month wondering how to deal with a string of existing or pending officer vacancies; two have ing but I can’t guarantee it,” Brown said. “But to sit around and wait until that happens…” he already left, two others are looking at new jobs elseadded. where and up to three Although the more are on the verge county’s top cop has of retirement. “I’m at critical staffing levels been briefing the comBecause it takes and I need to move forward missioners on the nearly seven months situation over the past now.” for new recruits to hit month, sitting around the road in a squad car Mark Brown, is something he says from their date of hire, Island County Sheriff he simply can’t afford he will likely have to to do. fill the gap with overThis month, he time and, possibly, the rekindled discussions unpopular prospect of at the Law and Justice canceling vacation time. Council about the prospects of putting before voters Not only does that leave him with the headache of trying to scratch up funding for the extra overtime, but a new tax that would drum up additional funding for he’s still left with the day-to-day realities of sick staff or criminal justice needs. The council last year passed a resolution that recomother unexpected staffing problems, such as medical mended the commissioners move ahead with a 0.3 perleave due to injuries. The department has already implemented new poli- cent of sales tax — about 3 cents to a $10 purchase — but
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‘Armed and dangerous’ suspect caught in city By JESSIE STENSLAND Staff reporter
An investigation by an Oak Harbor police officer led to the apprehension of a suspected robber from California and possibly prevented an armed robbery on Whidbey, police officers say. A detective from Fresno contacted Oak Harbor police last Tuesday and alerted officers that one of the suspects in a series of armed robberies may be in Oak Harbor. The Fresno police located the general whereabouts of the suspect, 21-year-old Sean E. Miller, by “pinging” his cell phone, according to Sgt. Detective Teri Gardner. Miller was wanted on a warrant and considered “armed and dangerous,” Gardner said. He and another man, who was arrested in California, were suspected of robbing a couple of 7-Eleven stores
and two other conveniences stores at gunpoint during a 24-hour period; Gardner said they may also be tied to other robberies. Police officers set up surveillance at locations they suspected Miller might be, based on the cell phone information. But the officers were unable to find him. Then Officer Jennifer Yzaguirre was contacted by a confidential informant who had called Crime Stoppers to inquire about Miller. Yzaguirre said she met up with the informant, who told her Miller would be at the 7-Eleven on the See Fresno, A2
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Curbside recycling on Whidbey Island may get scrapped before getting started. On Monday, the Island County commissioners agreed to revisit last month’s landmark decision to require Island Disposal, the county’s licensed garbage hauler, to roll out a curbside program for customers in Langley and rural parts of Whidbey Island sometime this year. After more than five years of study and discussion, the decision was made in late December,
during the last days of former Commissioner Angie Homola’s term. She and fellow Democrat, Commissioner Helen Price Johnson, approved the program in a 2-0 vote. Republican Commissioner Kelly Emerson abstained at the time, but apparently wasn’t done with the issue. She brought it up again Monday, saying the matter may have been settled by a former majority, but that she is still getting public comment from people who are against the program. “There is a lot of concern out
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Bridge inspections to cause delays on Highway 20 east of Anacortes
Ham Radio license classes offered
Drivers should anticipate minor daytime delays next week on Highway 20 at the Berentson bridges over the Swinomish Channel between Anacortes and Burlington. Beginning Monday, Feb. 4 until Thursday, Feb. 7,
If you have ever wanted to become a ham radio operator, don’t miss this opportunity. A two-day class on the federal rules and information necessary to pass the entry-level Federal Communications Commission license exam will be offered by the Island County Amateur Radio Club from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on two Saturdays, Feb. 2 and 9, at the Island County Commissioner’s hearing room, 1 NE Sixth St., Coupeville. The course, taught by a knowledgeable club instructor, will provide training on how to be a successful ham radio operator and operate a shortwave radio transmitter safely and legally. The course will prepare students to take the federal radio exam offered regularly by volunteer examiners at monthly Island
County radio club meetings. “There is no requirement to learn Morse code any longer so becoming licensed is easier now for young or old,” class instructor Ken Sousa said. “We will train students how to pass the exam and successfully set up their ham radio stations.” Radio hams throughout the U.S. communicate with other operators around the world and assist with emergency responses to local and national natural and man-made disasters. The federal radio license authorizing use of a radio transmitter is effective for 10 years before renewal. The cost of the course is $30 and includes class materials and a license manual. Registration is required. For more information, contact Sousa at 360-675-4867 or n7axj@w7avm.org.
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ing Oak Harbor soon. They speculated that he may have needed to get some quick cash. “Officer Yzaguirre most likely saved Oak Harbor from a robbery,” Seim said. The informant will likely receive the $1,000 from Crime Stoppers. Miller was extradited back to Fresno. “This is an extremely dangerous individual who was captured without incident,” Oak Harbor Police Officer Ed Green said in press release. “The officers of the Oak Harbor Police Department are to be commended for their proactive response in locating this person; working with the information they were given and the information they solicited from the community. This is proof that, if we work together, we can keep our community safe and secure.”
crews from the Washington State Department of Transportation will close one lane of the highway for biannual bridge inspections. Crews will use two days to inspect each bridge: l Monday, Feb. 4 and Tuesday, Feb. 5, crews will
close the right lane of the eastbound bridge from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. l Wednesday, Feb. 6 and Thursday, Feb.7, crews will close the right lane of the westbound bridge from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. The work must be done
during the day to ensure a thorough inspection. Drivers can check upcoming road closures on the Skagit County construction update page at www.wsdot.wa.gov/North west/Baker/Construction/ default.htm.
CONTINUED FROM A1 south end of the city in the evening of Jan. 23. The informant said he would be in a white car. Yzaguirre and three other officers staked out the business in an unmarked car. When the white car arrived and parked at the pumps, Yzaguirre decided to pretend to get gas and pulled the car full of cops behind the suspect’s vehicle. The officers jumped out of the car and arrested Miller as he was sitting in the car. He was not armed. “It went smoothly,” Detective Carl Seim said. “A lot smoother than we had anticipated.” Gardner and Seim pointed out that Miller had told people he was planning on leav-
Your Government ●● Island County Commissioners: Monday, Feb. 4, 10 a.m., Commissioners’ Hearing Room, County Annex Building. ●● Oak Harbor City Council: Wednesday, Feb. 6, 6 p.m., Oak Harbor Fire Department, 855 E. Whidbey Ave. ●● Coupeville Planning Commission: Tuesday, Feb. 5, 6:30 p.m., Commissioners’ Hearing Room, Courthouse Annex Building. ●● Oak Harbor Arts Commission: Monday, Feb. 11, 6 p.m., City Hall, 865 SE Barrington Drive. ●● Whidbey General Hospital Board: Monday, Feb. 11, 6 p.m., Conference Room A, Whidbey General Hospital, Coupeville. ●● Coupeville School Board: Monday, Feb. 11, 6:30 p.m., Coupeville Elementary School library. ●● Oak Harbor Marina Committee: Monday, Feb. 11, 7 p.m., City Hall, 865 SE Barrington Drive. ●● Coupeville Town Council: Tuesday, Feb. 11, 6:30 p.m., Commissioners’ Hearing Room County Annex Building. ●● North Whidbey Fire and Rescue: Tuesday, Feb. 12, 7 p.m. fire district headquarters on Midway Boulevard. ●● Port of Coupeville: Wednesday, Feb. 13, 10 a.m., Coupeville Public Library.
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Special meeting Alleged face biter faces charge on nightclub rescheduled By JESSIE STENSLAND Staff reporter
Element could lose license By JESSIE STENSLAND Staff reporter
A special meeting to discuss potentially revoking a local nightclub’s liquor license is being rescheduled. Oak Harbor Mayor Scott Dudley said the meeting, originally set for Jan. 29, was cancelled because of a lack of council member attendance. The council went into executive session Jan. 15 to discuss possible litigation. Members elected to hold the special session to consider taking away the nightclub license from the Element, a downtown club that has been blamed for noise and violence. Dudley said having so few council members could have posed a problem if anyone had to recuse themselves from voting. He said the plan is to reschedule it as a public hearing during the council’s regular Feb. 19 meeting. The decision to hold a special meeting comes after Oak Harbor Police Chief Ed Green asked city officials to consider revoking the Element’s license based on a series of violent incidents associated with the club. In a memo to the mayor,
Green highlighted the incident involving Oak Harbor resident Chris Cooper, who died as a result of an assault. The police reported that both Cooper and the man he fought with had been drinking at the Element prior to the confrontation, which occurred several blocks away. “These incidents, in conjunction with the calls for service, paint a picture of an establishment where the owners have condoned illegal and inappropriate activity, resulting in a multitude of crimes and violations of conditions,” Green wrote in a memorandum to the mayor. In addition, Green alleged that the owners of the club haven’t followed a series of conditions on their business license. For example, they were supposed to submit a list of banned patrons to the police on a weekly basis. The club has also been the source of a multitude of noise complaints from nearby condo residents. Owner Mike Kummerfeldt, however, defends the club’s reputation and said he’s done nothing wrong. He worked with the police by installing security cameras and hiring additional security people; he said the complaints are down.
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A 38-year-old Oak Harbor man is facing a felony charge for taking a bite out of his girlfriend’s face, court documents indicate. Prosecutors charged Clayton A. Hall in Island County Superior Court with assault in the second degree, a domestic violence crime. He could face from three to nine months in prison if convicted of the charge. Oak Harbor police officers responded to the report of
domestic violence just four minutes into New Year’s Day at a home on NW Crosby Avenue. The officers encountered a woman with a bloody bandage on her face. The woman said she and Hall had been drinking that night. Hall went to sleep for about an hour, then woke up very angry and started yelling; his daughter was so scared that she ran to a neighbor’s home, court records state. The alleged victim said Hall head-butted her in the
back of the head and then bit her in the face. The officer wrote that the woman had a dime-sized hole, about an eighth of an inch deep, on her right cheek. Another officer noticed that the victim also had numerous bite marks on her forearms and hands. Court documents indicate that the woman has recanted her allegations. She wrote a motion to rescind the domestic violence no-contact order that bars Hall from contacting her. She noted that life
School officials refinance high school bonds By NATHAN WHALEN Staff reporter
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percent. Voters in 2006 approved $54 million in bonds that paid for the renovation of Oak Harbor High School. Those bonds will be paid off in 2022. This week’s refinancing marks the second time in recent months that the school district refunded bonds to save interest. The school district undertook a
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
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Oak Harbor City Council REGULAR MEETING Change of Location Oak Harbor Fire Dept 6:00 p.m. Tues., Feb 5, 2013
CALL TO ORDER PLEDgE Of ALLEgiAnCE inVOCATiOn ROLL CALL MinUTES 1. Minutes of the Regular City Council meeting held Jan 15, 2013. PROCLAMATiOnS 2. Proclamation V-Day: One Billion Rising’s Day of Action February 14, 2013 CiTiZEn COMMEnTS PERiOD COnSEnT AgEnDA 3. AB 1.a. Set Public Hearing date regarding the Element for February 19, 2013, Regular City Council Meeting 4. AB 1.b. Employment Contract for Renee Recker 5. Navy Jet Fuel Line EasementAmendment to easement agreement.The proposed amendment would modify the legal description of the existing agreement to reflect a minor revision to the pipeline’s proposed alignment. 6. AB 1.d. Approval of Accounts Payable Voucher 152788 to 152789 in the amount of $24,469.02 HEARingS AnD ORDinAnCES/ RESOLUTiOnS 7. AB Ordinance 1637 – an ordinance of the City of Oak Harbor, WA amending OHMC Subsection 6.12.010 (1) (h); amending OHMC Section 6.14.070; amending OHMC subsection 6.40.180 (1) (h) relating to weapons; providing for severability and effective date. OTHER BUSinESS 8. Item 8. AB Fort Nugent Park Picnic Shelters – Contract Award 9. AB Professional Services Agreement w/HDR fUTURE CiTY COUnCiL PEnDing iTEMS - In Packet CiTY ADMiniSTRATOR COMMEnTS COUnCiLMEMBER’S COMMEnTS MAYOR’S COMMEnTS ADJOURnMEnT This is a tentative agenda, which is subject to additions and/or deletions. A complete agenda summary is available at Oak Harbor City Hall on Thursday afternoon prior to each meeting. If you have a disability and are in need of assistance, please contact the City Clerk 360.279.4529 at least two days before the meeting. You can view Council meetings by going to the City’s Website, click videos or watch on Channel 10 and DVDs of the meetings can be checked out at the library.
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Oak Harbor High School’s CTE Students of the Semester stand with their teachers who nominated them after they were recognized by the school board Monday night.
School board honors Career-Technical students The Oak Harbor School Board recognized more than a dozen students from Oak Harbor High School as Students of the Quarter for the Career and Technical Education program. Students represented all classes of the school’s program from metals fabrication to culinary arts and everything in between. Career and Technical Education director Sandee Oehring announced the students during Monday’s Oak Harbor School Board meeting along with an explanation by their teachers for the nomination. “As you can see, we have a lot to be proud of in CTE,” Oehring said during the school board meeting.
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Claire Hovde, 3D Modeling nominated by Marc deLeuze Claire has taken three of the four classes available in the engineering related program and has excelled in every one of them, receiving straight As. Additionally, she has been the driving force of the success of the Engineering and Architecture Club this year. She is serving as the club president, setting meeting dates and advising club members. Claire is one of those students who loves to work and loves to help others to understand when they are confused or don’t understand the topic at hand. She is definitely a young lady who is not afraid to take charge, and she knows where she wants to go.
Sydney Beck, Metals Fabrication nominated by Jerry Mumper Sydney is very interested in learning to work with his hands and develop his vocational skills. His passion and commitment to learning these skills are apparent in the craftsmanship and the attention to details that are reflected in his projects. Sydney comes in after school twice a week to work on both school and community service projects. He does not like to leave projects unfinished and puts in the extra time to ensure the projects get completed. Sydney prides himself in his work. He listens and follows directions. He is not afraid to ask questions if he does not get something right away. Sydney looks for the deeper understanding in regard to working in a shop; he does not just go
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Mason Beauchamp, Graphic Arts nominated by Paula Ottenbreit Mason Beauchamp has approached the assignment problems presented in graphics/photography in a thoughtful manner. His welldesigned work consistently ranks in the top solutions for the class. He has impressed me with his work ethic and creative ideas. He has been an excellent student during this semester. He has creativity, curiosity and a great work ethic. Mason always contributes solid ideas, thoughtful critiques and excellent work. I have enjoyed teaching him. He is definitely deserving of this honor.
Megan Kanterman, Microsoft Word/TA intern nominated Sabrina Underwood Megan is a bright student with a positive attitude and excellent work ethic who plans to study accounting after high school. She has excelled both as a student in Microsoft Word and as a TA Internship student with Mr. Frostad. In Microsoft Word, Megan comes to class with a smile on her face ready to work. She works hard every day to complete all of her assignments quickly and efficiently. Often she completes her assignments early and with such efficiency that she is called on to help the other students. Whenever she assists other students she does so with great maturity and kindness. Megan See honor, A5
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honor CONTINUED FROM A4 also makes sure to complete all of the additional assignments for each unit in order to advance her skills and knowledge. As a TA Internship student Megan is often left alone to work in the science prep and storage room. This is what Mr. Frostad says about Megan: “Megan is one of the most self-directed, self-motivated TAs I’ve ever had. When given a general description of a task, she will use critical thinking and problem solving skills to work her way to a solution without needing detailed instructions from me. She focuses on finishing one task before starting another and actively seeks feedback when finished. She learns quickly, is an active listener and is not afraid to ask questions or suggest better solutions.” Kyle Noe, Video/Broadcast Communications nominated by Chris Douthitt What can I say about Kyle? How about amazing? Or how about dedicated, loyal, perceptive, spirited, positive and trustworthy? Yea, that’s good, but there’s more. He’s also a learner. Kyle has shown more interest in learning and more progress in his knowledge of production than just about any student I’ve had. To give you an idea of his commitment to our program, Kyle has accumulated a few extra-credit points. That’s because he has volunteered to help at 15 after-school events televised by Wildcat TV. He’s only required to do one. When you add it all up, Kyle currently has a 258 percent grade in my class!
Kyle’s eagerness to help and his positive attitude make him stand out from the rest. As Kyle likes to say, “It’s all good.” Haruka Earney, NJROTC nominated by Cmdr. Mike Black Reflecting his outstanding record of academic, military and extracurricular achievement, NJROTC Cadet Haruka Earney has been offered an Appointment to the United States Naval Academy and has also been selected for a four-year NROTC scholarship to the University of Washington! Cadet Earney is an outstanding young man with tremendous leadership potential. He is a natural leader who always leads by example, consistently exercises sound judgment, and always conducts himself with the highest degree of personal honor and integrity. He continues to exceed my highest expectations both as a studentathlete and as battalion commander of our NJROTC unit. In addition, Haruka is a member of the air rifle (marksmanship) team, orienteering team and academic team. Cadet Earney is an exceptionally capable and hard-working student. He has earned a 3.93 grade point average while taking a demanding academic program including advanced placement (AP) courses in language and composition, U.S. history, literature, and U.S. government. Dylan Dahl, Advanced Automotive Tech nominated by Macs McDonald Dylan has a great attitude and is always eager to learn. He is always willing to help, volunteering after school and during his lunch period. Dylan is currently working
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our students can receive is to have our coaching staffs recognize their value and ask for them specifically to work their sporting events. Ty has completed over double the required internship requirement during the first semester. Through his continuous hard work and dedication, Ty has probably been the most requested student I have ever had. Jessica Travenetti, Robotics and Automation nominated by Che Edoga Jessica Travenetti is one of those students that come along only every once in a while. Jessica is hard working and takes her grades seriously. When she turns in assignments you can tell she has taken the extra time to make sure everything is neat and complete, and she works hard at solving problems and works well with a variety of other students. Jessica is always willing to help other students and puts her all into everything she does. It has been a pleasure having her in my class this semester, and I feel that if she continues working the way she does, there is nothing she won’t be able to accomplish. Racheal Balasa, Culinary Arts nominated by Chef Mary Arthur Racheal Balasa has exem-
The U.S. Navy prepared an Engineering Evaluation/ Cost Analysis (EE/CA) to evaluate potential alternatives for dealing with munitions-related chemical contaminants in surface soil at two former gun ranges at Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island, Oak Harbor, Washington. The former gun ranges, referred to as Machine Gun Ranges (MGRs) B and C and the Mobile Turret Tower Range (MTTR), are part of the former Aviation Fleet Gunnery School. The EE/CA discusses risks posed by the sites, evaluates cleanup alternatives, and identifies a recommended alternative. The risk evaluation in the EE/CA was based upon a previous preliminary assessment and a site investigation conducted at the two sites. The Navy is the lead agency and invites you to comment on all alternatives considered in the EE/ CA. The following alternatives were evaluated: • No Action • Land Use Controls (Administrative Controls) – Administrative controls imposed to limit Navy development of the sites to “non-residential” land uses
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plary skills, passion, character, and a strong work ethic. Her peers recognize her abilities and seek her out for assistance when they are struggling with a skill. She assists without judgment or condescension and enhances their experience in the class. Her strong leadership skills have earned her the role of captain of the Oak Harbor High School ProStart Culinary Team for two years, leading them to a fifth-place finish at nationals last year. This is also her second time as the culinary student of the semester, garnering that title for the first semester last year, as well. Courtney Opilas, Human Body and Internship nominated by Fil Jepsen The Human Body and Medical Internships course is a fast-paced, college level course which can be a challenge for high school students. However, Courtney has shown outstanding performance in this class. Her ability to handle the workload and comprehend the complex concepts of human anatomy and physiology is evident by her 103.94 percent grade average in the class. What is obvious by this high percent average is that she performs beyond what is expected by taking on extra credit challenges and consistently submit-
ting assignments ahead of the due date. Possessing an outstanding work ethic, she has the drive, the ability and the intellect to be successful in pursuing any career in healthcare. Jillian White, DECA/ Student Store nominated by Eric Peterson Jillian White is deserving of Student of the Semester for her commitment to the DECA Club as well as the Student Store. This past month, Jillian has taken on and coordinated two major projects — the DECA Safeway Takeover and the School Based Enterprise (SBE) manual for the Student Store (our application for national recognition through DECA). The Safeway Takeover involved working with members of Safeway staff to schedule, plan and work out the logistics of 54 Oak Harbor students working in Safeway for a day. The SBE manual was a 51-page project that Jillian helped write, as well as coordinate contributions from three other students to complete (we are still waiting on the results). Individually these are large projects which she completed both on time and with pizzazz. Jillian is highly deserving of this award.
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Based on available information, the Navy’s recommended alternative is Land Use Controls (Administrative Controls) to limit Navy development of both sites to non-residential land uses, which would allow recreational, industrial, commercial, office, and educational uses. Prohibited land uses would include residential housing, elementary and secondary schools, child-care facilities, and playgrounds. The Navy will choose the final alternative after considering public comments and may select any one of the alternatives.
Public Comment Period is January 28 through February 27, 2013. The EE/CA will be available at the reference desk of the following public libraries during this period: Oak Harbor Library 360-675-5115 1000 SE Regatta Drive Oak Harbor, WA 98277 Mon - Thurs: 9 AM - 8 PM Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM Saturday: 10 AM - 5 PM Sunday: 1 PM - 5 PM Coupeville Library 360-678-4911 788 NW Alexander Street Coupeville, WA 98239 Mon & Wed: 10 AM - 8 PM Tues & Thurs - Sat: 10 AM - 5 PM Sunday: Closed Anacortes Public Library (360) 293-1910 1220 10th Street Anacortes, WA 98221 Mon: 10 AM - 7 PM Tues – Fri: 11 AM - 7 PM Sat. & Sun: Noon - 5 PM The EE/CA is also available online: https://portal.navfac.navy. mil/portal/page/portal/navfac/navfac_ww_pp/navfac_efanw_pp/ tab33522:tab34368 Written comments must be postmarked by February 27, 2013. The Navy will extend the public comment period at least 15 additional days or schedule a public meeting to discuss the EE/ CA upon timely receipt of a request. You may request an extension of the comment period or a public meeting prior to February 27, 2013. After the public comment period ends, the Navy will prepare a written response to all significant comments, and comment responses will be included in the Administrative Record file. The Navy will consider public comments in the final selection of an alternative and will document the selected alternative in an Action Memorandum.
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Levy is a burden on property owners Editor, Before you folks vote on the new school levy, please consider this. It is nothing more than an unfair tax increase on homeowners, many of whom are senior citizens or retired folks who never had or don’t have children in the Oak Harbor school system, and are living on fixed incomes. The people who decided long ago that property owners must pay the lion’s share of the school’s budget must have eaten too many Fruit Loops for a long time. If you think public education is free, just ask the homeowners. I know public schools cannot charge a tuition, but thanks to our glorious president Obama and that traitor Chief Justice John Roberts, I think I have come up with a better solution than a school levy. Remember how Obama and John Roberts crammed OBAMACARE down the throats of the American people in spite of their protests? It seems the president or Congress cannot force people to buy something they don’t want, so to get around this little predicament, John Roberts said let’s call it a tax which is apparently legal and binding. So, here in Oak Harbor, what if the City Council and school board for once used their brains and instead of having a vote on the new levy, they called it a “usage tax” and every child in our schools, from grade one through grade twelve, would be assessed a usage tax of $300 per year. This would greatly ensure that every-
one using the school system would be paying equally and property owners would have their tax burden somewhat eased. I’m sure this plan makes perfect sense, so naturally the City Council and school board will consider it sometime around 2025. Richard Ays Oak Harbor
Renters shouldn’t cast ballots on levy Editor, It appears the Whidbey News-Times is only printing pro-school levy articles and letters. With such a large Republican base in the area it is hard to fathom that there are no opposing letters. If not, let me throw a fly into the ointment. I have not yet decided how I will vote, yet two issues give pause to this Democrat in voting for this levy. First, why are we looking at a near 100 percent increase in the school tax? This would add $400 to my property tax. The argument has been made that it would take us back to the funding lost over the last four years. The question to property owners — have you regained all your income lost over the last four years? These are leaner times and it appears the schools want to turn the clock back regardless of the economic situation of the taxpayer. A more modest increase or incremental increases would have made more sense and been an easier pill to swallow. The second issue is: Why do property owners have to bear the burden of the tax increase while non-property owners can vote with no thought of a tax increase? Yes, sure — landlords could pass on the increase in the
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form of higher rents to their tenants, but in today’s rental market, with a plethora of rentals available, it is highly doubtful landlords will increase rents and take the chance of the tenants leaving and having a vacant rental for months on end. In property tax only increases — only property owners should be allowed to vote. But alas, that will never occur. So I urge all landlords, if this school levy passes, I would hope you split the difference in your tax increase with the tenants who voted for it with no thought of how it would effect their budgets. Unless somebody can convince me that my points have no merit — I am leaning toward voting against the levy. Thomas Kosloske Oak Harbor
Students need competitive school Editor, It is important that the voters of Oak Harbor step forward and vote yes to support the Oak Harbor School District Levy. The students of today are growing up in a world that is vastly different from just a few years ago. Today’s graduates will enter a tremendously competitive world that is bound by 21st century technology. Regardless of their path — four year college, trade school, the military or the work force — they will be matched against highly qualified individuals. We, the citizens of Oak Harbor, should see it as a privilege to provide these students with the necessary tools to be successful
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now and in the future. They need computers that are equipped with up-to-date software, rigorous advanced placement classes, career and technology training courses and an overall school environment that is safe. As a school board member I see the needs of the district every day. But more importantly, as a mom of a first, third and fifth grader, I see the needs of the children. Please vote yes for schools. Christine Abbott Oak Harbor School Board Member
Levy failure would be step backward Editor, Ten years ago we arrived in Oak Harbor. The year
before we moved here the state had 6,600 students that did not participate in a federal school lunch program — 6,000 of those students were right here in Oak Harbor. The talk in 2002 was the new lunch program. Quite frankly, I was a skeptic of this school district and questioned how much did the community really support their schools. Three years later, my husband was retiring from his naval career and we had choices on where to live. We chose to stay right here. I had learned why this city is so special; I saw schools partnering with parents, I saw businesses giving support for school events, I saw opportunities for every child, I saw teachers putting in extra time and talent for students. I wanted our children to receive their See Letters, A7
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District has come a long way thanks to passing levies Sound off I began working for Oak Harbor School District on August 1, 1987 as assistant superintendent. For the last 20 years, beginning with the 1993-1994 school year, I’ve been superintendent here. This is an exceptionally long time for a superintendent to stay with one school district, and as a result I have had the pleasure of seeing some very impressive changes and improvements in the RIck Schulte school system. Over the past 20 years, we have fully modernized and updated all our school buildings. No longer do we worry about buckets collecting rain water in the halls and classrooms that are either too hot or too cold but rarely just right. We added a school lunch program that operates on a costneutral basis while serving some 3,000 healthy lunches per day. More than one-third of our students, navy and civilian alike, now qualify for federally supported lunches based on low family income. We have over 2,000 student computers connected to the Internet and used to access information, deliver online lessons, and test student progress. We no longer depend on the
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public education right here in Oak Harbor. For the past decade we have raised three children and each have benefited from the opportunities and options that our school district has offered: from art, music and speech IEP ‘s in grade school, to music, sports and advanced classes in middle school, to the option of the Parent Partnership Program — and now, high school options of AP classes, Career Tech, athletics, ROTC and many clubs. Most of these programs are dependent in one way or another on local levy support. These programs are benefits of a local levy because they are the result of local decisions — not state or federal mandates. Opportunities for our children are truly what make Oak Harbor great. Communities support their schools. Communities pass levies. Communities create programs and opportunities that benefit our children.
My skepticism of 10 years ago quickly faded as I became well aware, year after year, no matter what our children were involved in, members of this community have had a hand in making it successful. I am proud of the strides our district has made in the last decade, I want us to keep improving in what we do and always strive to do it well. I don’t want to see us go backward. I ask our community to support the levy. Christine Cribb OHSD School Board
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Perhaps change in order for meetings Editor, The controversy over whether guns should be banned from Oak Harbor City Council meetings is very unfortunate. Allow me to propose a five point solution that should satisfy everyone and produce peace in our time. 1. People attending City Council meetings may carry
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electric typewriters, 16-mm films, ditto machines, and film strip projectors once considered state of the art technology. Our athletic stadium is used year-round for physical education, marching band, and varsity sports, hosting tournaments and regional competitions that bring visitors to Oak Harbor. No longer do we apologize for a playing field that was a mud pit most of the year, a track that was ineligible for competition and a grandstand in imminent danger of collapse. We have a Career and Tech Education program that offers college credit for 17 classes in high-tech classrooms with a real TV station, Computer Assisted Drafting (CAD) classes, commercial food preparation in culinary arts and other academically oriented but career-ready instruction. Gone are yesterday’s vocational classes limited to mechanical drawing, traditional home economics cooking and mixing chemicals in the dark room to develop and print 35 mm film. Our student day now provides as much learning time as other school districts. We added 30 to 90 minutes at grades 1 – 5 and we moved lunch to the cafeteria instead of classrooms, allowing class time to be used for the three “R’s” of reading, writing and (a) rithmetic. We have added a complete program of Advanced Placement classes to the high school schedule, allowing students to experience college level rigor and potentially qualify for multiple college credits. Our special ed program offers classes and services to a broad range of student needs ranging from health impaired guns to exercise their Second Amendment rights. 2. A bullet-proof shield will be mounted in front of City Council members and employees. 3. Each council member will have a machine gun mounted in front of them with the barrel projecting through a slit in the bullet-proof shield so that they also can exercise their Second Amendment rights. 4. The machine guns for those council members who don’t want to kill anyone will be armed only with sedative injecting darts, such as are used by wildlife biologists. 5. Anyone who strangely enough feels threatened by firearms at heated public meetings can participate by remote video link. This should result in the safest possible City Council meetings, even safer than when no guns whatsoever are present. After all, the NRA assures us that the more guns there are, the safer we are. And the more places these guns are, the safer we are. It makes perfect sense, doesn’t it? Steve Erickson Langley
Carrying weapons is distasteful Editor, I’ve read enough letters from pro-gun owners that I really need to offer my perspective. Gary Karg threw out some “facts” about gun ownership in Australia and school shootings in Israel that looked easy to check. Fact is they are NRA talking points that mislead. “Australia disarmed its citizens and the next year crimes involving firearms skyrocketed.” Not exactly, the NRA chose one part, of one city, in one state and just two years of data. Robberies involving firearms have declined. “Israel had a school shooting incident; they train their teachers to shoot and carry weapons. No new school shootings since.” Israeli citizens are not allowed to carry guns unless they are serving in the army or working in security-related jobs that require them to use a weapon. The school shooting was a terrorist attack. Israel’s anti-terror policies and anti–terror operations
to behavioral disabilities to autism to learning disabilities. We seldom have to send our needy students out of district for specialized services. We’ve come a long way in the past twenty years, and, like me, the community is justifiably proud of its schools, its students, and its teachers. And despite our record of success, we continue to set improvement goals that will enlarge and expand on the excellence we know our community demands, our students deserve, and our country depends on. Yet underlying both our record of success and our future goals is the support of the local community. Voter-approved Maintenance and Operations levies and Capital Facility bonds have provided the tools to make the district’s vision a reality and have brought us all our successes. No federal or state money, no state legislation, no federal mandate and no big government test, report, or red tape contributed to our Oak Harbor record. Indeed, new requirements and cuts to funding from state and federal sources combine to threaten our continued successes. Local schools governed by local school boards and accountable to local citizens are the heart of the American school system. Local levies approved by voters and subject to renewal every four years assure a locally responsive school system. Opportunity comes from our local community. Our schools will be what we make them and our success will justify our pride. are credited with reducing terror attacks to nearly zero. Israel has mandatory military service for all. So technically teachers are trained to shoot and carry weapons like every other citizen. Yes, it’s currently not against the law to carry guns in parks and council chambers. Those that do carry see it from their perspective, I’m a good citizen and the gun is safe in my hands. I see it from another perspective, I don’t know you, you’re intimidating people with your ability to kill with one finger and you can easily kill me. People who openly carry weapons because they can are as distasteful as public zit-poppers and nose pickers. No law against it, go right ahead. I suppose I should take comfort in the fact that you’re 4.5 times more likely to get shot than I am. There’s also the notion that with proper training carrying a weapon will prevent shootings. President Reagan was surrounded by armed Secret Service agents and police, but was hit by a bullet anyway. The shooter fired six rounds in less than two seconds. The shooter was
subdued without return fire. Walt Mistler Oak Harbor
Leave musket shooting to others Editor, Mr. Marv Klein (letter to editor, Jan. 26), you are absolutely correct, the Second Amendment is about national security. The writers of the constitution were fearful of a strong central government riding roughshod over the citizens and foreign invaders. Maintaining national security means defending against all enemies, foreign and domestic. The Second Amendment affirms a Godgiven right that preexisted the Constitution to defend my life against any aggression, therefore it is the most personal right of all. The words “the people” have the same meaning as they do in the first. I’m not going to defend myself, neighborhood/business or country with a single shot musket. I’ll leave that to you. Ron Hewitt Oak Harbor
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law CONTINUED FROM A1 the board declined to do so for a variety of reasons. There was talk about transferring some of the law-andjustice tax dollars to other county functions, a plan Brown was adamantly against, and there was also concern that the county wasn’t prepared to successfully sell such a measure to the public. At the Law and Justice Council, Brown’s request to pick up the torch again in the near future met with resistance.
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“I’m not in favor of forwarding anything to the commissioners at this moment,” said council member Bob Clay, who is also a Coupeville town councilman. “I think there are more questions that need to be answered.” Specifically, the Island County Deputy Sheriff’s Guild have been working without a contract for years and it’s currently in a state of arbitration. Until that’s resolved, and it’s clear what money is going where, Clay said he just isn’t comfortable asking voters to approve anything. Brown argues that as an elected official, guild contracts are entirely out of his control
ObituarY Keith Lanz Sivertsen
Keith Lanz Sivertsen born Nov. 2, 1942 in Bremerton, WA, passed away on Jan. 23rd 2013 in Bellingham WA. He lived on Bainbridge Island until he joined the U.S. navy in 1960 and served in Vietnam during the war there. He retired in 1981 as a Senior Chief. While he was in the navy Keith traveled all over the world. He said he loved being in the navy because that gave him a chance to go fishing all over the world and that he never had to be hungry again because the food was great and he could have as much as he wanted. Diego Garcia, Australia and the Philippines were his three favorite places because of their connection to the Sea. While he was stationed in the Philippines, he met his wife Alicia. They were married for 31 years. Keith and Alicia moved to Whidbey Island in 1984 and built their home near Coupeville. After he retired from the military he worked at Nichols Brothers shipyard for several years. He then worked at NAS Whidbey for Civil Services as an airplane mechanic. He then went to work for Main Street Collision while attending Skagit Valley College where he finished his BA in Mechanical Science. He loved everything about the outdoors. Fishing, crabbing and gardening, were his favorite activities in addition to spending time with his grandchildren, Ryan and Mikaela, and his family.
and that it’s unfair for his budget to be “held hostage” by negotiations that he doesn’t even participate in. But there is also argument about whether any new tax should be a sales or property tax. A sales tax is more limited because only so much money can be raised due to a state cap. Also, what money is generated will have to be split between the county and Whidbey’s three municipalities. A property tax is much more versatile by comparison because there is no ceiling on how much can be requested and the funds received can be spent only on Island County law-and-justice needs. Clay said he is leaning toward a sales tax, if anything, because he believes it would tax everyone and not just property owners. Particularly,
tourists would also have to contribute. Tourism is one of the county’s primary economic drivers and visitors also benefit from law enforcement, he said. Others, such as Oak Harbor Mayor Scott Dudley, are adamantly against another sales tax. They maintain that as the urban center and sales backbone of the county, Oak Harbor would carry much of the burden for county-wide services. “It’s extremely unfair,” Dudley said. He also worries that it will drive many to travel off island to do their shopping, a trend that would be detrimental to city businesses. Dudley said he voiced the same concerns in 2012. “I made it known last year and I will be vocal again,” Dudley said.
Similarly, Commissioner Jill Johnson, who also serves on the council, is against a sales tax. But, like Clay, she has concerns about whether this is the right time to move forward with any tax. She said she believes there is a legitimate need, but that Brown is the force behind the effort and she has yet to be convinced that his staffing problems can’t be solved another way. “He needs it, but I don’t know if this tax is the way to solve the problem,” Johnson said. But it’s not just Brown who is looking for relief. Island County Prosecutor Greg Banks has also been at the forefront of the issue. While he did receive some relief with temporary staff last year, Banks’ department remains short staffed despite having
to juggle three separate murder cases over the past six months. He also is hoping for action as soon as possible as it will take some time for the measure to be placed on a ballot and even longer before money is allocated to various departments. “It’s a journey,” Banks said. “We need to start now.” Brown did acknowledge, however, that his need is so great that he is near desperation. In fact, while the council has agreed to discuss the matter again at its February meeting, Brown said that’s as long as he will wait before going to the commissioners directly. “I’m at critical staffing levels and I need to move forward now,” Brown said.
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ed Homola in the 2012 November election. Johnson didn’t explain her reasoning at the time, but said in a later interview that the “mandatory” aspects of the program are a major hiccup for her, especially when there is a “looming law-andjustice need.” She made it clear that she isn’t against curbside
recycling, but that times are tough and if people have to pay more for something it should be for more cops, not recycling milk jugs and pop cans. “I’m not sure I’m willing to prioritize recycling over law enforcement,” Johnson said. “At the very minimum, I want to have this conversation,” she added. The approved curbside program is nearly identical to one pitched in 2007 and just as controversial. The major hurdles were that glass won’t be accepted and that the cost — estimated at $11.60 or less — would be applied to all existing customers in Langley and rural parts of Whidbey Island. There is nothing that forces people to remain or even become Island Disposal customers, but many complained that they couldn’t just have garbage pick up and continue to self-haul their recyclables. Similarly, many griped about having to pay for a curbside program when they would still have to make a trip to nearby recycling centers to get rid of glass. Although Price Johnson was a supporter of the program in December, there was little she could do against
Monday’s majority of the board — something she hasn’t had to face since taking office in 2008. Price Johnson, who is also the current chairwoman of the board, agreed to revisit the issue again, but said she was unsure what legal options the commissioners really have to reverse the decision. The board’s vote last month to require its licensed hauler to offer curbside service set in motion a set of events. Island Disposal is to submit a proposal to the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission for review. The regulatory agency must then make a determination before the program can be implemented. Price Johnson rehashed many of the benefits of the program, from the possible savings customers may achieve by reducing trash output to the impact to county coffers by increasing overall recycling. She also noted that not everyone is critical of the program and that many residents have been advocating for a curbside program for years. “I just want to make sure people realize there are two sides to that,” Price Johnson said.
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Keith Lanz Sivertsen He was an avid reader; mostly about fishing he just couldn’t get enough information about fishing. He loved to do research. Throughout his life he never stopped going to school. Education was a priority to him and he was a wonderful role model for young people because he advocated education so much. In addition to his wife Alicia, he is survived by one daughter, Maricar L Labrador and Sonny Labrador his son in law, one grandson Ryan Labrador, a granddaughter Mikaela Labrador his nephew Dave Moscoso and Dave’s wife Sherrylou Moscoso, two brothers Gary and Scott Sivertsen, friends Andy and Carol Anderson, Linda and Max Wilmshurst and many, many others. He was preceded in death by his father Marvin Sivertsen, mother Grace Sivertsen and brother David Sivertsen. A celebration of remembrance will be held Saturday, Feb. 2nd at 1p.m. at Burley Funeral Chapel, 30 SE Ely St, Oak Harbor, WA 98277, with a viewing that morning from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. There will be a small reception to follow the service.
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there,” she said, citing the cost of the program. Her suggestion to revisit the issue at one of the board’s upcoming work sessions was quickly supported by Republican Commissioner Jill Johnson, who unseat-
OBITUARY Elmer Roy Eggebrecht
Elmer R. Eggebrecht, 79, of Kingman, Arizona and Oak Harbor, Washington passed away on Wednesday, January 16, 2013 in Kingman. He was born on May 28, 1933 in Vida, Montana, the son of Willie and Ida (Knopp) Eggebrecht. Following high school, Elmer served 22 years with the United States Navy, serving in both the Korean and Vietnam Wars. He was honorably discharged on August 6, 1976. He married Harriett Huffman on and they had four children. In 1953 Elmer was the State heavy weight wrestling champion in Othello, Washington. Elmer enjoyed fishing, traveling in his 5th wheel, and spending time with his family. He was a very generous man and always willing to help his family and friends. Elmer was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Harriett. He is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law, Dusti and Brenda Eggebrecht of Saucier, MS, Rockie and Michelle Eggebrecht of Oak Harbor, WA; daughters and son-in-law, Sandie and
Elmer Roy Eggebrecht William Lain of Abelene, TX, Star Eichenlaub of Concrete, WA; grandchildren, Holly, Michael, Derek, Debra, and Amy; several greatgrandchildren; brother and sister-in-law, Ervin and Sandy Eggebrecht; sisters and brothers-in-law, Betty and Chuck Smith and Ella Mae and Chuck Bates. A graveside service, with full military honors, will be held at 1:00 p.m., Sunday, January 27, 2013 at Fernhill Cemetery in Anacortes, Washington. Arrangements are in the care of Evans Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., Anacortes, WA and the San Juan Islands. To share memories of Elmer please sign the online guest register at www.evanschapel.com.
Obituaries Walter Mattson
Walter Mattson, 89, of Oak Harbor, died Jan. 23, 2013. Walter was born May 28, 1923 in Huntington, Long Island, N.Y. He is survived by his wife Jean, daughter Deborah Mattson and son Brian Mattson of Kentucky. No services at his request.
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Keith Sivertsen Keith L. Sivertsen, 70, of Coupeville, died Jan. 23, 2013. Visitation is 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2. Service is 1 p.m. at Burley Funeral Chapel in Oak Harbor.
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Close call: Wildcat cheer just misses state title By JIM WALLER Sports editor
Two points. That is all that separated the Oak Harbor High School cheer team from earning a state championship in Seattle at the University of Washington Saturday. The second-place finish was the fourth time in six years the Wildcats placed in the No. 2 spot. Hanford edged Oak Harbor 237 to 235 among the five teams who qualified for the small 1A/2A/3A division. “Small” teams include 12 members and no more than one male. The Hanford-Oak Harbor battle was the closest in the 10 divisions; only one other was decided by less than 14 points. It was a tough loss for the Wildcats, who have been practicing since November for the opportunity to show off their two-minute, 20-second routine at state. After completing their routine, the Wildcats collapsed in each others arms, tears of joy streaming down their faces. The difficulty of the routine was over, but not the waiting. Oak Harbor had to sit five hours for the remainder of the competition to be completed before finding out its standing. “We left our hearts out on the mat,” said senior Chylah
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Tower of power: Sadie Strain, left, Jember Jansen, center, and Jenny Landingin stand tall as the Wildcats perform one of the state’s top routines. Bass. Oak Harbor coach Robin Gohn called this group her Dream Team. The 14-person squad (two were alternates who didn’t compete because of injuries) featured 11 seniors. Not only was the team veteran-ladened and
talented, but displayed outstanding personal qualities, according to Gohn. She said, “I could not be more proud of the team. In my 12 years of coaching at the high school, this team is a true team where the word ‘teamwork’ really meant
something to all of them.” This was the fourth state meet for most of the seniors. As a group, they called it “the best ever.” Having been there before gave the team confidence, said senior Tyler O’Dell. That made the performance easier, less stressful, he added, but it was also difficult knowing it would be their last. For most, their cheer careers are over. One senior, Jember Jansen, plans to cheer next year for Hawaii Pacific University, which she said has one of the country’s top cheer programs. Oak Harbor competed after Hanford. Gohn said Hanford’s routine “had more difficulty in areas of their routine but they didn’t have a more difficult routine” than Oak Harbor. Gohn was hoping that her team’s superior execution and precision would sway the judges. “We didn’t just execute our routine,” Gohn said, “we performed it.” She said her team’s energy level and showmanship were outstanding. Gohn also deflected the credit of her team’s performance back to the students and assistant coach Lauren Albritton. Albritton, Gohn said, designed a perfect routine to accentuate Oak Harbor’s strengths. The team included seniors
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Jenny Landingin, front, and Marin Ikeda cheer it up at the state competition Saturday. Bass, Jansen, O’Dell, Jade Brown, Micaiah Davis, Marin Ikeda, Jenny Landingin, Brianna Quinn, Sadie Strain,
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Wildcat girls eliminated from hoop playoff contention By JIM WALLER Sports editor
With a playoff spot on the line, the Marysville-Pilchuck girls basketball team knocked off Oak Harbor 55-33 on the Wildcats’ court Monday. Oak Harbor also dropped a game 44-28 at Shorecrest Friday. Oak Harbor (2-10, 5-14) wraps up its season at Marysville Getchell (0-12, 2-17) at 7:15 p.m. tonight. Heading into the MarysvillePilchuck game, Oak Harbor trailed the Tomahawks (4-8, 6-12) by one game in the Wesco 3A North standings and needed the win to keep its playoff dreams alive. Marysville-Pilchuck’s height bothered the Wildcats all night. At 5-10, the Tomahawks’ shortest starter was taller than four Oak Harbor starters, and M-P used its height to
out rebound the ‘Cats 41-35, including a 21-13 edge in offensive boards that led to 13 second-chance points. The Tomahawks’ length also bothered the Oak Harbor offense, altering shots and making it difficult for the Wildcats to pass the ball on the perimeter to beat M-P’s 1-2-2 zone. Marysville-Pilchuck’s zone surprised Oak Harbor, according to coach Trisha Wieber. The Tomahawks played a man-to-man when the two teams met earlier this season (a 62-48 M-P win Dec. 18), and Oak Harbor prepared to face the man again this time around. Marysville-Pilchuck limited Oak Harbor to 23-percent shooting (12for-53). The Tommies shot 33 percent (22-for-67) and outscored Oak Harbor 21-6 from three-point range. The Tomahawks also did a better
job taking care of the ball, committing 15 turnovers to Oak Harbor’s 24. Marysville-Pilchuck led 15-11 after one period, and then came the game’s turning point. In a span of 90 seconds, Marysville-Pilchuck’s Charlee Pilon drilled a trio of threes to help the Tomahawks go on an 11-2 run and take control. By halftime it was 33-17 and Oak Harbor never threatened. The lead was 18, 43-25, going into the final period. Before the game, Oak Harbor honored seniors Ciera Wiser, Kelsey Rankin and Jalani Bobo. Wieber said all three played hard on their night, but the emotions of the evening might have led to the team’s uneven performance. Wiser had a strong all-around game, scoring eight points, collect-
ing an Oak Harbor season-high 15 rebounds and handing out five assists. Annie Leete and Rankin also scored eight points; Bobo finished with seven and Liz Lym two. Against Shorecrest, it was the third time in four games Oak Harbor headed into the fourth quarter within reach of a win but sputtered over the final eight minutes. The Scots led 31-26 after the third period and then outscored Oak Harbor 13-2 to win going away. The Wildcats had eight of their 22 turnovers in the final period and made only one of 12 shots. They also missed both free throw attempts. While Oak Harbor’s shooting was dismal in the fourth, it wasn’t much better earlier in the evening. The Wildcats shot a miserable 16 percent (9-for-55) for the game.
Neither team shot well, but Oak Harbor’s efforts made Shorecrest’s shaky 30 percent (16-for-54) seem hot. Oak Harbor led 12-8 going into the second period but missed its next 10 shots in the quarter and Shorecrest led 22-18 at the break. Shorecrest’s Onyie Chibuogwa hit two buckets to start the fourth, and sister Uju followed with two more, the second a three, and it was 40-26. The three was the Scots’ first successful shot from long range after 18 misses. Rankin finished with 12 points, Leete had 11, Hayley Lundstrom two, Lym two and Wiser one. Wiser led Oak Harbor with seven rebounds and three assists. Natalie Fiallos also recorded three assists.
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prep roundup Wildcat boys win ugly over Shorecrest It wasn’t pretty, but it was a win. The Oak Harbor High School boys basketball team withstood a 15-2 Shorecrest run in the final four minutes to defeat the visiting Scots 51-44 Friday. Wildcat coach Mike Washington said, “We didn’t play well, but we won. Was it pretty? No. Was it a win? Yes.” Oak Harbor will take the “W.” It helped the Wildcats (6-5, 10-8) remain one game up on Marysville Getchell (5-6, 7-11) in the battle for second place in the Wesco 3A North standings with two games left. The second-place team earns a home game in the first round of the playoffs. Getchell comes to Oak Harbor at 7:15 p.m. tonight. Oak Harbor played Marysville-Pilchuck (011, 0-18) last night; results were not availabale at press time. A win would clinch second for the Wildcats because they hold the tie breaker over Getchell. Wesco South’s Shorecrest (3-8, 9-9) and Oak Harbor were tied at 10 after one perioid, then the teams combined to make only five hoops and three of 13 free throws in a shaky second quarter as Oak Harbor struggled to a 19-14 lead. Jojo Webster scored eight points and Chris Hailer four in the third quarter and Oak Harbor entered the fourth up 34-26. The lead grew to 15, 44-29,
Hailer and Groenig each grabbed seven rebounds. when Gabe Groenig dropped in a pair of free throws with 4:02 left. Shorecrest rattled off eight straight points in less than 90 seconds thanks to Oak Harbor turnovers and earning second-chance opportunities with offensive rebounds. Another pair of Oak Harbor turnovers helped the Scots continue to chip away, and it was 46-44 with 1:21 to play. A missed layup cost Shorecrest the opportunity to tie. Dayne Herron scored for Oak Harbor to make it 48-44 with 56 seconds remaining. From there Oak Harbor recorded three stops and hit three of six free throws to hold off the Scots. Shorecrest shot only 28 percent (14-for-50) for the game to Oak Harbor’s 43.6 percent (17-for-39). The Wildcats’ percentage was bogged down by poor three-point shooting, 1-for-13 (7.7 percent). Oak Harbor shot 61.5 percent on two-pointers. The Scots also struggled from long range, making only four of 26 (15.4 percent). Shorecrest committed 25 fouls, 10 more than Oak Harbor, but the Wildcats failed to take advantage by making only half of 32 tries. The Scots were 12-for-21 at the line. Shorecrest outscored the Wildcats 19-11 off turnovers though it committed two more, 19-17. Webster guided Oak Harbor with 13 points, and Drew Washington and Dyllan Harris had 10 each. Hailer had eight points, Herron five and Groenig five.
sports in brief JROTC nets 8 wins Oak Harbor High School NJROTC earned eight firsts against eight other schools in a divisional meet at Burlington-Edison High School Saturday. In team competition, the Wildcats received wins from Color Guard No. 1, Unarmed Drill, Armed Drill, Air Rifle No. 1 and Physical Strength No. 2. Therese Desquitado (unarmed drill team commander), Devin Peterson (armed drill commander) and Elma Empinado (female physical strength) all won individual events.
Earning second places were Jarik Bainco, Peterson and Jon Laningham. Chief William Thiel said, “All the teams performed well and they stepped up.” Oak Harbor competes against eight other area schools (which include units from the Navy, Air Force, Army and Marine Corps) and must finish among the top four in each team category to qualify for the regional meet March 26 at Graham-Kapowsin High School. Currently all 10 Oak Harbor teams sit in the top three after three meets: Color Guard No. 1, first; Color Guard No. 2, second;
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Not all lost as Wolves fall to Archbishop The Coupeville girls basketball team fell 78-42 to first-place Archbishop Murphy Friday in Everett, but not all was a loss. Coupeville coach David King said, “Despite the score and loss, this is a game we can take a lot of positives from and help us finish the season strong.” He added, “The girls received a great compliment from the ATM coach after the game. He…was impressed with our effort and never-give-up attitude.” Coupeville jumped to a 6-2 lead with the help of four points from Makana Stone, then the Wildcats (11-1, 14-3) finished the quarter on a 22-2 run thanks to 16 points from Beth Carlson.
the Oak Harbor Babe Ruth teams are primarily for 13and 14-year-old players who want to play in a competitive league. For more information, contact coach Bill Young at 360-679-4843.
NWAC gets coach The North Whidbey Park and Recreation District has hired a new coach for the North Whidbey Aquatic Club. NWPRD director Bill Walker said, however, that he could not reveal the name of the selection because the coach asked that it not be made public until he has finished preparing his current team for its state championships in February. Walker said the new coach is a former Division 1 swimmer who reached the national team level and
Carlson is considered by most as the best player in the Cascade Conference, and King was impressed: “She is a great talent, and if she doesn’t have a shot she makes the right pass to a teammate.” Carlson finished with 33 points. Stung by 23 turnovers, Coupeville trailed 42-24 at the half, but was outscored only 18-16 in the second quarter. In the second period, the Wolves used Archbishop Murphy’s “aggressive pressure against them and started creating fouls,” King said. Amanda Fabrizi hit five free throws and scored seven points and Hoskins made four foul shots and scored six points in the quarter. Coupeville kept its composure against ATM’s press, trap and tough man-to-man defense in the third quarter and was outscored by only five, 20-15, in the period. King praised the play of Bree Messner who has “really elevated her game at both ends of the court.” He added, “Despite not scoring, Bessie (Walstad) had another good game.” Lauren Escalle missed the game because of a sprained ankle suffered in practice Thursday. The Wolves had one of their best days of the season at the foul line, making 16 of 26 (62 percent). Fabrizi scored 13 points, Stone nine, Jai’Lysa Hoskins six, Hailey Hammer six, Messner five and Madeline Strasburg three. Coupeville (3-9, 5-13) plays its final regular season game at 7 p.m. Friday at King’s (9-4, 12-6).
swam internationally. He will move to Whidbey after his current team wraps up its season in March. The new coach will replace Neil Romney, who was dismissed in November, and interim coach Steve Witcher.
Soccer club meets The North Whidbey Soccer Club will hold its annual general meeting for the purpose of electing officers and approving the 2013 budget at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 11, at the Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce. Officers to be elected are president, director of academy, director of recreational soccer, treasurer, registrar/ webmaster and director of uniforms. All NWSC members present at the meeting have a vote. The NWSC regular
monthly meeting will immediately follow adjournment of the AGM. For additional information, visit nwhidbeysoccer.org or email northwhidbeysoccer club@gmail.com.
NWLL registers North Whidbey Little League will be registering players and accepting documents at North Whidbey Middle School from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday through Feb. 16. Registration forms can be picked up at Big 5, McDonald’s, Dairy Queen, Burger King, Wendy’s and the league’s website, www.north whidbeylittleleague.org. Register by Feb. 1 and receive a $10 discount. Call 360-679-1522 for more information.
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All that glimmers Whidbey Island Gem Club shines at Sweetheart of Gems Show
By REBECCA OLSON Staff reporter
Entering the Sweetheart of Gems Show is like opening a chest full of treasure. Wire-wrapped arrowheads, intricate earrings, belt buckles gleaming with polished stones and even beaded praying mantises will turn the Oak Harbor Senior Center into a treasure trove. The 48th annual Sweetheart of Gems rock and gem show is set for 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 10 at the senior center, located at 51 SE Jerome St., Oak Harbor. Admission is free. The show features work by members of the Whidbey Island Gem Club a well as vendors and demonstrations. Vendors include Bend Beads, Natural Gold and Jade, RRR Sunstones, Colonial Lapidary, The Opal Guy, R&T Crystals and Ludemann’s Lapidary. There will be a silent auction, door prizes and food and drinks. Work by club members will be available to purchase at the show and will be demonstrated, along with cabbing and intarsia, stone bead making, wire wrapping and knapping and primitive tools, said
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event organizer Chip Batcheller, who has been a member of the club for about seven years. “It’ll have a little interest for everybody,” said Dick James, club member for 10 years. The Whidbey Island Gem Club is open to everyone. It currently has about 100 members. The rock shop, located next to the senior center, offers club members an area and the tools to turn rocks into art. The shop is open from 9 a.m. to noon Tuesdays and Wednesdays. The first two days of work are free for members and shop fees are $2 per day after that. “We teach everything they need to know about making cabochons and provide the material for the first couple,” James said, pointing to the heaps of colorful polished stones called cabochons. Anyone interested can come make a cabochon for free to see if they’d like to join the club. A wire wrap class takes place from 7 to 9 p.m. every Thursday in the Senior Center. It’s free for Senior Center and club members. A knapping group meets to create paleo-arts like arrowheads out of obsidian or agate. “They meet for doing stuff like
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the Indians only better,” James laughed. James said he is especially enthusiastic about the new silversmithing classes that the club began offering last year. “It’s really simple to do but it’s involved. You’re limited only by your imagination as to what you can make,” James said, adding that one club member made a doublesided pendant cast in silver with handmade stones in it. The process of silversmithing isn’t hard to grasp, James said. He makes a wax model and casts it, using heat to dissolve the wax. Silver is melted and fills the lost wax model while being spun in a centrifuge.
For love of rocks Another enjoyable aspect of the club is the field trips members take to find materials. The junior club for kids focuses on field trips and geology education. “Other than just being plain old fun, it’s healthy, you get to go outdoors, meet people,” James said of the club. “It’s not expensive,” Batcheller added. “You can make it expensive
owners Mary Jo Oxrieder and Windwalker Taibi. The gallery is located at the Greenbank Farm. Call 360222-0102; www.ravenrocks gallery.com. Artworks Gallery features watercolor and oil painter GAYLEN WHITEMAN for February. Check out her work and meet Whiteman at a reception set for 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1 at the gallery located at the Greenbank Farm. Call 360-222-3010;
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Dick James displays a number of the jewelry, belt buckles, cabochons and more that he created through the Whidbey Island Gem Club. Top, from left: Chip Batcheller creates beaded insects, like this praying mantis, using skills he learned from his seven years in the Whidbey Island Gem Club. Colorful polished stones called cabochons are the first step in creating beautiful rock and gem art with the Whidbey Island Gem Club. New members are welcome to learn to make a cabochon for free. Dick James, longtime member of the Whidbey Island Gem Club, made this wire-wrapped pendant. but the basics aren’t expensive.” The Whidbey Island Gem Club provides materials to members at minimum cost. Proceeds from the Sweetheart of Gems Show raise money for the club and the scholarship the club funds for graduating seniors going into a geology-related
artworkswhidbey.com. Rob Schouten Gallery presents a fundraiser for HEARTS AND HAMMERS Feb. 1-25. More than 30 artists’ work is available to purchase and benefits the nonprofit home repair group. The opening night party is set for 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1. The gallery is located at the Greenbank Farm. Call 360222-3070. Whidbey Art Gallery in
field. Another benefit of joining the club? It’s for people who just plain love rocks. “I’ve collected pretty rocks from probably age 6 all over the countryside, when I was in the military, all
Langley presents HEARTS ON PARADE, where the artists put their own spin on one-of-a-kind art hearts. A portion of the proceeds benefit WAIF. The Artwalk is set for 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2 at the gallery, located at 220nd St., Langley. For information, visit www. whidbeyartists.com. Outcast Productions presents VISITING MR. GREEN at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 1, 2, 8, 9, 15 and 16, and at 2 p.m. Feb. 3 and 10 at
See gems, A13 Black Box Theater, Island County Fairgrounds, Langley. A comedy-melodrama about friendship, family and forgiveness. Tickets: $16; $12 seniors/students, from brownpapertickets.com or ocp@whidbey.com. The FIRST FRIDAY GALLERY WALK in Anacortes is set for 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1. Check out galleries on Commercial Avenue, including Scott Milo Gallery’s new oils by Lorna Libert. Call 360-293-6938.
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Playhouse farce begins Friday All Dr. Mortimer wants to do is deliver the Ponsonby Lecture. But things go from bad to worse for him as his ex-lover arrives to reveal they have a son minutes before the lecture in the British farce “It Runs in the Family.” Expect unending laughter as Dr. Mortimer must fend off a paternity suit,
punk daughter and exwife, plus the assortment of farcical nuts running in and out of doors mistaking everybody for someone else. The fun begins Friday, Feb. 1 at the Whidbey Playhouse and shows run through Feb. 17. Shows are at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. Sundays.
“It Runs in the Family” is written by Ray Cooney and directed by Bob Hendrix. Tickets cost $16 and are available by calling 360679-2237. The Playhouse is located at 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. For details, visit whidbeyplayhouse.com.
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Paleo-arts like these knapped arrowheads and fish are important to the Whidbey Island Gem Club. A group meets weekly to knap and new members are welcome.
gems CONTINUED FROM A12 over the world,” Batcheller said. “I don’t think there’s anybody, male or female, who hasn’t picked up a rock and said, ‘Darn, that’s pretty.’ We just take it a step further and do something with it,” James added. “A lot of rocks you see don’t look like anything,”
Batcheller said. However, once they are polished and cut, they shine with a variety of colors that can even form scenes. James held up a polished tiger’s eye rock that gleamed amber and brown. Streaks and shapes in the rock formed the image of an ancient desert city and anything else the imagination could determine. But it started out as a dusty, ugly rock, James said.
After mastering the art of creating a cabochon, club members can move on to making belt buckles, bugs and more. “We all have a good time,” James said, adding that new members are always welcome. To join the club, show up at one of their sessions or call Batcheller at 360-6799397. For information about the knapping group, call Joe Higgins at 360-675-4943.
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Experience the story of Rebecca Ebey like never before with a CD recording featuring authentic period music and the voice of Jill Johnson, award-winning storyteller. A CD release party is set for 5 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1 at the Island County Museum in Coupeville. Admission is free. Recorded live in Crockett Barn, “Rebecca – The Story of Rebecca Ebey” follows journals of one of Whidbey’s first settlers, Rebecca Ebey, wife of Isaac Ebey. Her story is touching
and always entertaining and documents early settler life on what is now known as Ebey’s Prairie. Rebecca’s husband was a well-known Washington pioneer, homesteader, legislator and militar y commander. The story is told through the words of Rebecca Ebey’s diary which began three months after her arrival on Whidbey Island in June of 1852 and ended abruptly with her death in September 1853. The diary reveals a bright, sensitive, young woman facing huge hard-
ships caused by weather, isolation and loneliness, pregnancy, illness and relentless, hard physical work. However, Rebecca also shares her joys: the beauty of the land, strong friendships and a sense of accomplishment as she and Isaac together create a community. The CD features authentic period music by Whidbey’s Dandelion Family Band. For more information, call the museum at 360-6783310.
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Special Port of Coupeville Meeting, 10 a.m. Jan. 30, Greenbank Farm main barn, 765 Wonn Road, Greenbank. Public comment period to revise provisions of Special Review District. 360-678-7171.
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Mystery Book Lovers, 3 p.m. Jan. 31, Oak Harbor Library, 1000 SE Regatta Drive. Share love of mysteries at discussion of books by Laura Lippman. 360-6755115.
Child Screening, by appointment Feb. 1, Coupeville Elementary School. Families living in Coupeville School District can have children ages birth to 21 screened for developmental delays in motor, communication, problem solving, self help and social skills. Make an appointment: 360-678-4409, ext. 3023. “Rebecca - The Story of Rebecca Ebey” CD Release Party, 5-7:30 p.m.
AARP Tax-Aide Free Tax Preparation, 1-6 p.m. Feb. 5, Oak Harbor Library, 1000 SE Regatta Drive, Oak Harbor. Schedule an appointment by calling 360678-3000.
Classically Speaking, 2:30 p.m. Feb. 3, South Whidbey High School, Langley. Guest conductor Roupen Shakarian and Saratoga Orchestra perform Mozart, Mendlessohn and Haydn. Tickets: $18-$20. sowhidbey.com.
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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. 360-675-9586.
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Whidbey Island Conservation District Plant Sale, accepting orders through Jan. 30. Order from 29 Western Washington native species. View plant list at whidbeycd.org. Sale benefits WICD educational and assistance programs. 360-678-4708; sandy@ whidbeycd.org.
Feb. 1
Regatta Drive. Ages 24-36 months enjoy stories, music, movements and playtime to nurture love of reading. Caregiver required. 360675-5115; sno-isle.org.
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Whidbey Island Jugglers, 6-8 p.m. Jan. 30, Click Music, 1130 NE Seventh Ave., Oak Harbor. Adults and teens learn to juggle. Cost: $3. 360-6755544.
North Whidbey Coupon Club, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursdays, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Fridays, Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce, 32630 Highway 20, Oak Harbor. All are welcome to learn about coupon-clipping and money saving. Donate coupons at Oak Harbor Senior Center or Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce. 360-675-2338.
Casual House in Oak Harobr; Whidbey Island Bank, WGH Life Center in Coupeville; Whidbey Island Bank in Langley; or any Soroptimist member. 425-802-7730.
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Students at North Whidbey Middle School put on an all-sixth grade rock show following their immersion into geology. The sixth-graders learned about the different kinds of rocks and how they are made, thanks to a grant from Oak Harbor Educational Foundation and help from the Whidbey Island Gem Club. Student Joanna Blaine shows off her rock collection, which was on display along with another 100 collections by other students. Feb. 1, Island County Museum, Coupeville. Recorded live in Crockett Barn, “Rebecca” follows journals of one of Whidbey’s first settlers and features authentic period music. Free admission. 360-678-3310. First Friday at the Farm, 5-8 p.m. Feb. 1, Greenbank Farm, 765 Wonn Road, Greenbank. Greenbank Farm stays open late once a month. Visit art galleries, enjoy live music, meet artists. 360-678-7700. Whidbey Playhouse: “It Runs in the Family,” 7:30 p.m. Feb. 1, Whidbey Playhouse, 730 Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. Opening night for comedy. 360-
679-2237; whidbeyplayhouse. com.
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Sat. Sound Waters, 8 a.m.4 p.m. Feb. 2, Oak Harbor High School, 950 NW Second Ave. One-day university featuring 65 informative classes about Puget Sound region and nature. Register: 360-678-7837; beach watchers.net/soundwaters/. DUI/Underage Drinking Prevention Panel, 12:45 p.m. Feb. 2, Trinity Church, Highway 525, Free-
land. Open to all; required by local driving instructors for driver’s education student and parent. No late admittance. 360-672-8219; idipic.org. Saturday Matinee: “Groundhog Day,” 2 p.m. Feb. 2, Oak Harbor Library, 1000 SE Regatta Drive, Oak Harbor. Free. 360-675-5115; sno-isle.org. Red Dress Ball, 6 p.m. Feb. 2, Useless Bay Golf and Country Club, Langley. Whidbey General and Soroptimist of Oak Harbor host fun, educational evening based on American Heart Association’s “Go Red for Women” initiative. Tickets: $50, from Hallmark,
Job Club, 1-2:30 p.m. Feb. 4, 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. Island County Astronomical Society, 6:308:30 p.m. Feb. 4, First United Methodist Church, 1050 SE Ireland St., Oak Harbor. All interested in astronomy may attend. 360-679-7664; icas-wa.webs.com. First Monday Bunko, 7 p.m., Feb. 4, hosted by Oak Leaf Rebekahs at IOOF Hall, 721 SE Barrington, Oak Harbor. $10 donation requested. Prizes awarded. 360-675-0128.
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tues. Ready Readers Toddler Storytime, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. Feb. 5, Oak Harbor Library, 1000 SE
Current Use Tax Program Workshop, 5 to 7 p.m. Feb. 5, Whidbey Telecom, 1651 Main St., Freeland. Whidbey Island Conservation District teaches Current Use Program for agriculture and timber lands. RSVP: 360-678-4708; rob@ whidbeycd.org.
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wed. Ready Readers Baby and Me Storytime, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. Feb. 6, Oak Harbor Library, 1000 SE Regatta Drive. Newborns through 24 months enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and activities that inspire a love of reading. Caregiver required. 360-675-5115; sno-isle.org. African Textile Art for Teens, 3 p.m. Feb. 6, Oak Harbor Library, 1000 SE Regatta Drive, Oak Harbor. Teens use markers and bags to create wall hangings based on African textiles. All supplies provided free. For teens in grades six through 12. 360-675-5115; sno-isle.org.
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thurs. Ready Readers Preschool Storytime, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. Feb. 7, Oak Harbor Library, 1000 SE Regatta Drive; 9:30 a.m., Coupeville Library, 788 NW Alexander St. Ages 3 to 5 enjoy books, songs and activities that prepare young minds for reading. Caregiver required. 360-675-5115; sno-isle.org. Coupeville Garden Club, 10 a.m. Feb. 7, Coupeville Recreation Hall, 920 NW Alexander St., Coupeville. Program: “My Favorite Gardening Tool.” Public welcome. Greenbank Garden Club, 10 a.m. Feb. 7, Greenbank Progressive Club, Bakken and Firehouse roads, Greenbank. Mark Laska of Ciao restaurant will present “Cooking Close to See activities, A15
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Remembrances of the Heart, 2 p.m. Feb. 9, Trinity Lutheran Church, 1508 Highway 525, Freeland. Whidbey General Hospital staff host memorial/celebration for lost loved ones. RSVP: 360-678-7605 or 360-321-6659.
the Earth.” 360-579-5880. Earthquakes Documentary, 2 p.m. Feb. 7, Coupeville Library, 788 NW Alexander St., Coupeville. 4H-D Video Club presents their documentary about preparing for earthquakes on Whidbey. 360-678-5789. Disabled American Veterans, 7 p.m. Feb. 7, Oak Harbor Elks Lodge, NE Ernst Street, Oak Harbor. Open to all veterans. 360257-4801.
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Earthquakes Documentary, 2 p.m. Feb. 8, Oak Harbor Library, 1000 SE Regatta Drive, Oak Harbor. 4H-D Video Club presents their documentary about preparing for earthquakes on Whidbey. 360678-5789. Fifth-Grade Fundraiser Dinner, 5:30-7 p.m. Feb. 8, First Reformed Church, 250 SW Third Ave., Oak Harbor. Valentine/ Italian dinner raises funds for Oak Harbor Christian School fifth-graders to go on Washington state field trip. Tickets: $5 per person or $20 per family. RSVP: 360-675-2831.
Feb. 9
sat. Getting Ready for Medicare, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Feb. 9, Whidbey General Hospital, 101 N. Main St., Coupeville. For people going on Medicare in next six months. Learn about plans, benefits and rate. Bring list of your drugs. Free. 360-678-8328. Mother Mentor Training, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Feb. 9, Playscape, 5476 Maxwelton Road, Langley. Volunteer to help mothers and caregivers of young children by providing in-home support. RSVP: 360-321-1484. wamother mentors@gmail.com. Whidbey Vintners Red Wine and Chocolate Tour, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 9-11 and 16-18, various winery tasting rooms on Whidbey. Sample wines and chocolates and enjoy live music, art and shopping. Tickets: $20 in advance or $25 at the door. 360-3210515; blooms@whidbey.com. DUI/Underage Drinking Prevention Panel, 12:45 p.m. Feb. 9, Oak Harbor Library room 137, 1000 SE Regatta Drive, Oak Harbor. Open to all; required by local driving instructors for driver’s education student and parent. No late
Central Whidbey Hearts and Hammers Dinner, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Feb. 9, Coupeville High School, 501 S. Main St., Coupeville. Spaghetti dinner for volunteers, past and future. Donation: $5. Work day will be May 4. centralwhidbeyhearts andhammers.com. Big Red Event for Ryan’s House, 7-10 p.m. Feb. 9, Greenbank Farm, 765 Wonn Road, Greenbank. Elegant evening of wine, appetizers, auctions benefits Ryan’s House for Youth homeless shelter. Tickets: $30, available at ryanshouse foryouth.org. 206-356-2405.
Feb. 10
sun. Penn Cove Water Festival poster viewing, 2-4 p.m. Feb. 10, Coupeville Recreation Hall, 901 NW Alexander St., Coupeville. Celebrate with food and entertainment and learn more about the festival and the Native American canoe races set for Saturday, May 18. English as a Second Language Talk Time, 3 p.m. Feb. 10, Oak Harbor Library, 1000 SE Regatta Drive, Oak Harbor. Adults practice speaking English in
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mon. AARP Tax-Aide Free Tax Preparation, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Feb. 11, Oak Harbor Library, 1000 SE Regatta Drive, Oak Harbor. Schedule an appointment by calling 360-678-3000. Job Club, 1-2:30 p.m. Feb. 11, 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.
Feb. 12
tues. Oak Harbor Garden Club, 9 a.m.-noon Feb. 12, First United Methodist Church, 1050 Ireland St., Oak Harbor. Co-owner of “The Rusty Chandelier” shares crafty ideas. 360675-0392. AARP Tax-Aide Free Tax Preparation, 1-6 p.m. Feb. 12, Oak Harbor Library, 1000 SE Regatta Drive, Oak Harbor. Schedule an appointment by calling 360-678-3000. Free Thinker Meeting, 6-8 p.m. Feb. 12, Freeland Library. Atheists, agnostics, freethinkers, secular humanists and others meet. Homestyle Cheese
Making, 7 p.m. Feb. 12, Deer Lagoon Grange, 5142 Bayview Road, Langley. Vicky Brown teaches how to make fresh cheese with store bought milk or from your own goat or cow. Free; donations for building repair fund welcome. 360-321-4027.
Feb. 14
thurs. Play Reading for Fun Troupe, 2-5 p.m. Feb. 14, Oak Harbor Library, 1000 SE Regatta Drive, Oak Harbor. Share ideas and read scripts for the Whidbey Playhouse. No experience necessary. 360-544-8668. Greenbank Progressive Club, 6-8:30 p.m. Feb. 14, Greenbank Hall, 3090 Firehouse Road, Greenbank. Monthly potluck and meeting. Jerry Mercer presents his books and current state of publishing and marketing. Bring a dish to share. 360678-4885. Valentine Sweetheart Dance, 7-9 p.m. Feb. 14, Harbor Tower Village, 100 E. Whidbey Ave., Oak Harbor. Nic Nicholai plays tunes of yesterday. Navy volunteers are dancing partners or bring your own. Cost: $2, benefits Big Brothers Big Sisters of Oak Harbor. 360-675-2569.
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Feb. 21
thurs. History of Boats of Western Norway, 3 p.m. Feb. 21, Oak Harbor Library, 1000 SE Regatta Drive, Oak Harbor. Local wooden boat builder presents history during Viking and Middle ages through the 18th century. Free. 360675-5115; sno-isle.org.
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K-9 Kids Read, 11 a.m. Feb. 16, Oak Harbor Library, 1000 SE Regatta Drive, Oak Harbor. Kids read to patient, friendly dog to improve reading skills and confidence. Caregiver required. 360-675-5115; sno-isle.org.
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Oak Harbor Book Group, 11 a.m. Feb. 22, Oak Harbor Library, 1000 SE Regatta Drive, Oak Harbor. Discuss “Girl in Translation” by Jean Kwok. 360-675-5115; sno-isle.org.
Kids in Motion, 2 p.m. Feb. 16, Oak Harbor Library, 1000 SE Regatta Drive, Oak Harbor. Families dance with fitness instructor Claudia Samano. For ages 4-11; must be accompanied by adult. 360-675-5115; sno-isle.org.
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Carbon Nation: A Conversation About Climate Change, 2 p.m., Oak Harbor Library, 1000 SE Regatta Drive. 360-675-5115.
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Family efforts protect Ebey’s Reserve BY JUSTIN BURNETT Staff reporter
The financial sacrifice of a few was the gain of all Central Whidbey recently when nearly 250 acres of farm and wetland were forever protected from the threat of development. Late last month, the Whidbey Camano Land Trust wrapped up conservation easements on five properties within Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve, totaling about 90 acres of farmland. And shortly before that, the land trust secured the last of a series of properties acquired in 2012 on the east end of Crockett Lake, culminating in the preservation of almost 150 acres of pristine wetland and migratory bird habitat. “We’re just delighted these properties are protected because I think it’s going to be to the benefit of all Island County residents,” said Tom Cahill, who was president of the organization’s board of directors last year. Ebey’s reserve officials are hailing the conservation effort a success, calling it a significant achievement for the land trust and a generous gift from participating landowners. “These lands have been identified as high priorities for protection for more than a decade,” Reserve Manager Mark Preiss said. “They are integral to the reserve’s mission.” Three of the five properties protected in December belong to members of the Pickard Family. Siblings Jan
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Jan and Ken Pickard pose for a picture before their property in Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve. It was one of a handful of properties recently preserved by the Whidbey Camano Land Trust. and Ken Pickard sold easements on two properties totaling 33 acres between Engle and Fort Casey Road, and the family’s LLC sold development rights on 23 acres across from Ebey Bowl on the north side of Terry Road. After more than 30 years of preservation efforts in the reserve, the properties
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and Jan serving multiple terms on the trust board. They even donated portions of their total profit margins to leverage additional grant money so even more property could be protected. The family LLC donated $50,000, Ken $25,000 and Jan $121,750. “It’s an incredible gift that she gave,” said Pat Powell,
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long time for preservation funding to become available. The land could have been subdivided into four lots and sold for a greater price, but Len Engle said all agreed that preservation was the direction they wanted to take. “It just seemed like the right thing to do,” he said. Finally, Judy Lynn sold the rights to the large parcel of farmland located south of Highway 20 just past Arnold Road. About 14 acres total, it’s the first piece of property protected in the reserve that’s north of Penn Cove. Lynn inherited it from her partner, the late Val Arnold, who passed away from brain cancer in 2005. She was a fourth-generation Arnold and believed strongly in the value of preservation, Lynn said. “She would be very happy to know that this is protected and will never be developed,” Lynn said. “She was a farmer at heart.” The money used to purchase the easements for all five properties — totaling more than $1.9 million — came from a variety of county, state and federal funding sources, Powell said. The protection of about 150 acres at Crockett Lake came from similar sources along with two land donations: Mary Bicknell gave 17 acres to the land trust, and brothers Dixon and Kelle Burgess gave 5 acres. Added up, the land trust raised about $2.5 million to preserve or buy outright all the properties protected in the reserve in 2012. While Powell gave special kudos to all the landowners involved, saying their willingness and generosity was extraordinary, those who worked with the organization said it was the land trust that should be recognized. “The deep commitment of the staff and board continue to inspire all of us,” Preiss said.
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Public Notice Invitation to Bid Deck Replacement for “E” Building at Glenhaven Condominiums, 129 4th Street, Langley WA The Housing Authority of Island County will receive sealed bids from contractors at the offices of the Housing Authority of Island County, 7 N.W. 6th Street, Coupeville, WA u n t i l 1 0 : 0 0 a m , Tuesday March 12, 2013 for Deck replacement for “E” Building at Glenhaven Condominiums, Langley, WA B i d s w i l l b e p u bl i c l y opened and read aloud at the Housing Authority of Island County Offices, 7 N . W. 6 t h S t r e e t , Coupeville, WA, at 10:00 am, March 12, 2013. “Instructions to Bidders”, “Form of Bid”, “Form of Contract”. “Form of Bid Bond”, Specifications and any other Contract Documents may be obtained at the Housing Author ity of Island County office or by calling 360-678-4181. No bidder may withdraw their bid within 45 days after actual date of bid opening thereof. The Housing Authority of Island County reserves the right to waive any and all informalities or to reject any and all bids. Rick Urban, Chairperson Board of Commissioners Housing Authority of Island County LEGAL NO. 451941, 454193 P u bl i s h e d : W h i d b ey News-Times, South Whidbey Record. January 23, 30, 2013. 7081.24049 Grantors: Northwest Trustee Services, Inc. Flagstar Bank, FSB Grantee: James E. Lightner and Betty R. Lightner, husband and wife Ref to DOT Auditor File No.: 4233439 Ta x P a r c e l I D N o . : S6135-02-00049-0 Abbreviated Legal: Lot 49, Plat of Beverly Beach Division NO. 2 Notice of Trustee’s Sale Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq. THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date on this notice to pursue mediation. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you are eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of
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help. SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission Telephone: Toll-free: 1-877-894-HOME (1-877-894-4663). Web s i t e : http://www.dfi.wa.gov/consumers/homeownership/post_purchase_counselors_foreclosure.htm The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Telephone: Tollfree: 1-800-569-4287. Web site: http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/hcc/fc/index.cfm?webListAction=search&searchstate=WA&filterSvc=dfc The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys Te l e p h o n e : To l l - f r e e : 1-800-606-4819. Web site: http://nwjustice.org/whatclear. I. On Februar y 8, 2013, at 10:00 a.m. outside the main entrance of the Island County Annex Building near the Veteran’s Memorial at 1 NE 6th Street in the City of Coupeville, State of Washington, the undersigned Trustee (subject to any conditions imposed by the Trustee) will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at time of sale, the following described real property “Property”, situated in the County(ies) of ISLAND, State of Washington: Lot 49, Plat of Beverly Beach, Division No. 2, according to the plat thereof, recorded in Volume 3 of Plats, page 22, records of Island County, Washington. Situated in Island County, Washington. Commonly known as: 1874 Beverly Beach Road Freeland, WA 98249 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 07/18/08, recorded on 07/22/08, under Auditor’s File No. 4233439, records of ISLAND County, Washington, from James E. Lightner and Betty R. Lightner, Husband and Wife, as Grantor, to Joan H. Anderson, EVP on behalf of Flagstar Bank, FSB., as Trustee, to secure an obligation “Obligation” in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. solely as nominee for Home Equity Mortgage, Inc., as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned by Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Home Equity Mortgage, Inc., its successors and assigns to Flagstar Bank, FSB, under an Assignment/Successive Assignments recorded under Auditor’s File No. 4322611. *The Tax Parcel ID number and Abbreviated Legal Description are provided solely to comply with the recording statutes and are not intended to supplement, amend or supersede the Property’s full legal description provided herein. 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 or Borrower’s default on the Obligation secured by the Deed of Trust. III. The Beneficiary alleges default of the Deed of Trust for failure to pay the following amounts now in arrears and/or other defaults: Amount due to reinstate by 10/02/2012 Monthly Payments $14,430.68 Late Charges $495.55 L e n d e r ’s F e e s & C o s t s $312.33 Total Arrearage $15,238.56 Trustee’s Expenses (Itemization) Trus-
tee’s Fee $1,000.00 Title Report $915.25 Statutory Mailings $20.00 Recording Costs $29.00 Postings $ 7 0 . 0 0 To t a l C o s t s $2,034.25 Total Amount Due: $17,272.81 IV. The sum owing on the Obligation is: Principal Balance of $275,877.96, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument evidencing the Obligation from 04/01/12, and such other costs and fees as are due under the Obligation, and as are provided by statute. V. The Property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the Obligation as provided by statute. The sale will be made without representation or warranty, express or implied regarding title, possession, encumbrances or condition of the Property on February 8, 2013. The default(s) referred to in paragraph III, together with any subsequent payments, late charges, advances costs and fees thereafter due, must be cured by 01/28/13 (11 days before the sale date), to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before 01/28/13 (11 days before the sale date), the default(s) as set forth in paragraph III, together with any subsequent payments, late charges, advances, costs and fees thereafter due, is/are cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. The sale may be terminated any time after 01/28/13 (11 days before the sale date), and before the sale by the B o r r o w e r, G r a n t o r, a n y Guarantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance paying the entire balance of principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, 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 AND ADDRESS James Lightner aka James E. Lightner 1874 Beverly Beach Road Freeland, WA 98249 James Lightner aka James E. Lightner 4195 Basswood Road Freeland, WA 98249 Betty Lightner aka Betty R. Lightner 1874 Beverly Beach Road Freeland, WA 98249 Betty Lightner aka Betty R. Lightner 4195 Basswood Road Freeland, WA 98249 by both first class and certified mail, return receipt requested on 08/28/12, proof of which is in the possession o f t h e Tr u s t e e ; a n d o n 08/28/12 Grantor and Borrower were personally served with said written notice of default or the written notice of default was posted on 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, whose name and address are set forth below, will provide in writing to anyone requesting it a statement of all costs and trustee’s 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 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 sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale. X. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS
OR TENANTS - The purchaser at the Trustee’s Sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the Deed of Trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the Deed of Trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. The trustee’s rules of auction may be accessed at www.northwesttrustee.com and are incorporated by this reference. You may also access sale status at www.northwesttrustee.com and www.USA-Foreclosure.com. EFFECTIVE: 10/02/2012 Northwest Tr u s t e e S e r v i c e s , I n c . , Trustee Authorized Signature P.O. BOX 997 Bellevue, WA 98009-0997 Contact: N a n c i L a m b e r t (425) 586-1900. (TS# 7081.24049) 1002.226154File No. LEGAL NO. 448262 Published: Whidbey NewsTi m e s , S o u t h W h i d b e y Record. January 9, 30, 2013.
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR ISLAND COUNTY, WASHINGTON IN THE ESTATE OF ALFREDO MORENO, Deceased. No. 13-4-00007-7 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.020, 11.40.030 The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any o t h e r w i s e a p p l i c a bl e statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal representative ser ved or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided und e r R C W 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of First Publication: January 30, 2013 Personal Representative: Jesse Shane Moreno Attorney for the Personal Representative: G. Kenneth O’Mhuan, WSBA #884 Address for Mailing or Service: 1115 16th St., Anacortes, WA 98221 LEGAL NO. 453421 P u bl i s h e d : W h i d b ey News-Times, South Whidbey Record. January 30, February 6, 13, 2013.
http://www.dfi.wa.gov/consumers/homeownership/post_purchase_counselors_foreclosure.htm The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Telephone: Tollfree: 1-800-569-4287. Web site: http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/hcc/fc/index.cfm?webListAction=search&searchstate=WA&filterSvc=dfc The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys Te l e p h o n e : To l l - f r e e : 1-800-606-4819. Web site: http://nwjustice.org/whatclear. I. On March 1, 2013, at 10:00 a.m. outside the main entrance of the Island County Annex Building near the Veteran’s Memorial at 1 NE 6th Street in the City of Coupeville, State of Washington, the undersigned Trustee (subject to any conditions imposed by the Trustee) will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at time of sale, the following described real property “Property”, situated in the County(ies) of ISLAND, State of Washington: Unit B-102, Summer Wind Condominium, According to the Declaration thereof recorded July 21, 2006 under Auditor’s File No. 4176617, Records of Island County, Washington; and Amendment thereto recorded January 24, 2007 under Audit o r ’s f i l e n o . 4 1 9 2 4 5 5 , records of Island County, Washington; and Second Amendment thereto Recorded February 27, 2008 under Auditor’s File NO. 4222693, Records of Island County, Washington. Situate in the County of Island, State of Washington. Commonly known as: 1670 Southwest Mulberry Place, # B 1 0 2 O a k H a r b o r, WA 98277 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 10/15/08, recorded on 10/17/08, under Auditor’s File No. 4238502, records of ISLAND County, Washington, from Alicia M Perenkovich, an Unmarried Individual, as Grantor, to Land Title, as Trustee, to secure an obligation “Obligation” in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. solely as nominee for Peoples Bank, as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned by Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. to GMAC Mortgage, LLC, under an Assignment/Successive Assignments recorded under Auditor’s File No. 4290870. *The Tax Parcel ID number and Abbreviated Legal Description are provided solely to comply with the recording statutes and are not intended to supplement, amend or supersede the Property’s full legal description provided herein. 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 or Borrower’s default on the Obligation secured by the Deed of Trust. III. The Beneficiary alleges default of the Deed of Trust for failure to pay the following amounts now in arrears and/or other defaults: Amount due to reinstate by 10/22/2012 Monthly Payments $26,659.75 Late Charges $976.75 L e n d e r ’s F e e s & C o s t s $6,313.05 Total Arrearage $33,949.55 Trustee’s Expenses (Itemization) Trustee’s Fee $675.00 Title Report $680.46 Statutory Mailings $9.76 Recording Costs $14.00 Postings $ 7 0 . 0 0 To t a l C o s t s $1,449.22 Total Amount Due: $35,398.77 IV. The sum owing on the Obligation is: Principal Balance of $159,073.31, together with
interest as provided in the note or other instrument evidencing the Obligation from 09/01/10, and such other costs and fees as are due under the Obligation, and as are provided by statute. V. The Property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the Obligation as provided by statute. The sale will be made without representation or warranty, express or implied regarding title, possession, encumbrances or condition of the Property on March 1, 2013. The default(s) referred to in paragraph III, together with any subsequent payments, late charges, advances costs and fees thereafter due, must be cured by 02/18/13 (11 days before the sale date), to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before 02/18/13 (11 days before the sale date), the default(s) as set forth in paragraph III, together with any subsequent payments, late charges, advances, costs and fees thereafter due, is/are cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. The sale may be terminated any time after 02/18/13 (11 days before the sale date), and before the sale by the B o r r o w e r, G r a n t o r, a n y Guarantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance paying the entire balance of principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, 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 AND ADDRESS Alicia Perenkovich aka Alicia M. Perenkovich 1670 Southwest Mulberry Place, #B102 Oak Harbor, WA 98277 Unknown Spouse and/or Domestic Partner of Alicia Perenkovich aka Alicia M. Perenkovich 1670 Southwest Mulberry Place, #B102 Oak Harbor, WA 98277 by both first class and certified mail, return receipt requested on 06/01/11, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and on 06/02/11 Grantor and Borrower were personally served with said written notice of default or the written notice of default was posted on 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, whose name and address are set forth below, will provide in writing to anyone requesting it a statement of all costs and trustee’s fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and a l l t h o s e w h o h o l d b y, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the 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 sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale. X. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS - The purchaser at the Trustee’s Sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the Deed of Trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the Deed of Trust, including occupants who are
INCLUSION ON PORT’S SMALL WORKS ROSTERS PORT DISTRICT OF SOUTH WHIDBEY ISLAND NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF REQUESTS FOR INCLUSION ON THE DISTRICT’S SMALL WORKS ROSTERS Notice is hereby given that the Port District of South Whidbey Island is accepting requests for inclusion in the District’s Small Works Rosters for Consultants and Contractors. All consultants, contractors, builders or other parties seeking to perform work for the Port District, or wishing to be notified of applicable projects under $300,000 in value, should submit an Application for inclusion on the appropriate S m a l l Wo r k s R o s t e r. Roster applications may be requested by phone (360) 331-5494 or downloaded from www.portofsouthwhidbey.com LEGAL NO. 452995 P u bl i s h e d : W h i d b ey News-Times, South Whidbey Record. January 26, 30, 2013.
Find your perfect pet in the Classifieds. www.nw-ads.com PUBLIC NOTICE In accordance with RCW 36.77.070, Publication of Information on Day Labor Projects, notice is hereby given on upcoming day labor projects for calendar year 2013. Said work is to be perfo r m e d by t h e I s l a n d C o u n t y P u bl i c Wo r k s Department personnel, either in whole or in part. Project Name Engineer’s Cost Estimate Minor Miscellaneous Drainage Projects $18,000 Dated this 24th day of January, 2013 B OA R D O F C O U N T Y COMMISSIOENRS ISLAND COUNTY WASHINGTON LEGAL NO. 453384 P u bl i s h e d : W h i d b ey News-Times, South Whidbey Record. January 30, 2013.
7314.00151 Grantors: Northwest Trustee Services, Inc. GMAC Mortgage, LLC Grantee: Alicia M. Perenkovich, as her separate estate Ref to DOT Auditor File No.: 4238502 Tax Parcel ID No.: S8516-00-0B102-0 Abbreviated Legal: Unit B102, Summer Wind Condominium Notice of Trustee’s Sale Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq. THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date on this notice to pursue mediation. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you are eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of help. SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission Telephone: Toll-free: 1-877-894-HOME (1-877-894-4663). Web site:
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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. The trustee’s rules of auction may be accessed at www.northwesttrustee.com and are incorporated by this reference. You may also access sale status at www.northwesttrustee.com and www.USAForeclosure.com. EFFECTIVE: 10/22/2012 Northwest Trustee Services, Inc., Trustee Authorized Signature P.O. BOX 997 Bellevue, WA 98009-0997 Contact: N a n c i L a m b e r t (425) 586-1900. (TS# 7314.00151) 1002.194771File No. LEGAL NO. 451984 Published: Whidbey NewsTi m e s , S o u t h W h i d b e y Record. January 30, February 20, 2013. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING On February 11, 2013 at 10:15 a.m., the Board of Island County Commissioners will hold a public hear ing at the Island County Board of County Commissioners Hearing Room (Room #102B), located in the Island County Annex Building, 1 NE 6th Street, Coupev i l l e, Wa s h i n g t o n , t o consider adoption of Resolution No. C-04-13 In the Matter of Amending the 2012 Island County Budget. Resolution C-04-13 would amend the 2012 Island County Budget and would recognize unfo r e s e e n c h a n g e s i n revenues in the Conservation Futures Fund that h a ve o c c u r r e d s i n c e adoption of the County’s annual budget, and necessitate changes in budgeted expenditures in order to maintain a balanced budget. The full text of the proposed Resolution may be obtained by calling 679-7397, or dropping by the office of Island County Budget Director during normal office hours. Interested persons may appear at the public hearing and give testimony for or against the proposed Resolution. Persons requiring auxiliary aids/services should call Island County Human Resources at 679 7919, 629 4522, Ext. 7919, or 32l 5 1 1 1 , ex t . 7 9 1 9 ( u s e whichever number is applicable for the area) at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. Elaine Marlow Island County Clerk of the Board P. O. Box 5000 Coupeville, WA 982395000 360-679-7397 360-321-5111 LEGAL NO. 453358 P u bl i s h e d : W h i d b ey News-Times, South Whidbey Record. January 30, 2013. 7367.21023 Grantors: Northwest Trustee Services, Inc. Alaska USA Federal Credit Union Grantee: Delayne L. Gerber and Melissa L. Gerber, husband and wife Ref to DOT Auditor File No.: 4250049 Tax Parcel ID No.: S7055-00-00003-0 Abbreviated Legal: LOT 3, PLAT OF GREEN’S ACRES, VOL. 6, PG. 11 Notice of Trustee’s Sale Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq. THIS
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NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date on this notice to pursue mediation. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you are eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of help. SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission Telephone: Toll-free: 1-877-894-HOME (1-877-894-4663). Web s i t e : http://www.dfi.wa.gov/consumers/homeownership/post_purchase_counselors_foreclosure.htm The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Telephone: Tollfree: 1-800-569-4287. Web site: http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/hcc/fc/index.cfm?webListAction=search&searchstate=WA&filterSvc=dfc The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys Te l e p h o n e : To l l - f r e e : 1-800-606-4819. Web site: http://nwjustice.org/whatclear. I. On Februar y 8, 2013, at 10:00 a.m. outside the main entrance of the Island County Annex Building near the Veteran’s Memorial at 1 NE 6th Street in the City of Coupeville, State of Washington, the undersigned Trustee (subject to any conditions imposed by the Trustee) will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at time of sale, the following described real property “Property”, situated in the County(ies) of ISLAND, State of Washington: Lot 3, Plat of Greens Acres, as per Plat recorded in Volume 6 of Plats, page 11, Records of Island County, Washington. Situate in the County of Island, State of Washington. Commonly known as: 3135 Taylor Road Oak Harbor, WA 98277 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 04/23/09, recorded on 04/29/09, under Auditor’s File No. 4250049, records of ISLAND County, Washington, from Delayne L Gerber and Melissa L Gerber, husband and wife, as Grantor, to Land Title Company of Island County, as Trustee, to secure an obligation “Obligation” in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. solely as nominee for Alaska USA FCU dba Alaska USA Mortgage Company, Federal Credit Union, its successors and assigns, as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned by Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. solely as nominee for Alaska USA FCU dba Alaska USA Mortg a g e C o m p a n y, F e d e r a l Credit Union, its successors and assigns to Alaska USA Federal Credit Union, under an Assignment/Successive Assignments recorded und e r A u d i t o r ’s F i l e N o . 4320430. *The Tax Parcel ID number and Abbreviated Legal Description are provided solely to comply with the recording statutes and are not intended to supplement, amend or supersede the Property’s full legal description provided herein. 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 or Borrower’s default on the Obligation secured by the Deed of Trust. III. The Beneficiary alleges default of the Deed of Trust for failure to pay the following amounts now in arrears and/or other defaults: Amount due to reinstate by 09/28/2012 Monthly Payments $18,427.33 Late Charges $736.89 Total Arrearage $19,164.22 Trustee’s Expenses (Itemization) Trustee’s Fee $725.00 Recording Costs $28.00 Total C o s t s $ 7 5 3 . 0 0 To t a l Amount Due: $19,917.22 Other known defaults as follows: IV. The sum owing on the Obligation is: Principal Balance of $248,270.13, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument evidencing the Obligation from 10/01/11, and such other costs and fees as are due under the Obligation, and as are provided by statute. V. The Property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the Obligation as provided by statute. The sale will be made without representation or warranty, express or implied regarding title, possession, encumbrances or condition of the Property on February 8, 2013. The default(s) referred to in paragraph III, together with any subsequent payments, late charges, advances costs and fees thereafter due, must be cured by 01/28/13 (11 days before the sale date), to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before 01/28/13 (11 days before the sale date), the default(s) as set forth in paragraph III, together with any subsequent payments, late charges, advances, costs and fees thereafter due, is/are cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. The sale may be terminated any time after 01/28/13 (11 days before the sale date), and before the sale by the B o r r o w e r, G r a n t o r, a n y Guarantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance paying the entire balance of principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, 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 AND ADDRESS Delayne L Gerber 3135 Taylor R o a d O a k H a r b o r, W A 98277-9151 Melissa L Gerber aka Melissa Lynn Gerber 3135 Taylor Road Oak Harbor, WA 98277-9151 Delayne L Gerber 51 Northwest Colombia Drive Apt 201 Oak Harbor, WA 98277 Melissa L Gerber aka Melissa Lynn Gerber 51 Northwest Colombia Drive Apt 201 Oak Harbor, WA 98277 by both first class and certified mail, return receipt requested on 03/26/12, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and on 03/27/12 Grantor and Borrower were personally served with said written notice of default or the written notice of default was posted on 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, whose name and address are set forth below, will provide in writing to anyone requesting it a statement of all costs and trustee’s 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 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 sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale. X. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS - The purchaser at the Trustee’s Sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the Deed of Trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the Deed of Trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. The trustee’s rules of auction may be accessed at www.northwesttrustee.com and are incorporated by this reference. You may also access sale status at www.northwesttrustee.com and www.USA-Foreclosure.com. EFFECTIVE: 09/28/2012 Northwest Tr u s t e e S e r v i c e s , I n c . , Trustee Authorized Signature P.O. BOX 997 Bellevue, WA 98009-0997 Contact: W i n s t o n K h a n (425) 586-1900. (TS# 7367.21023) 1002.211623File No. LEGAL NO. 448261 Published: Whidbey NewsTi m e s , S o u t h W h i d b e y Record. January 9, 30, 2013.
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF ISLAND In the Matter of the Estate of: MILTON H. LITTKE, Deceased. No. 13-4-00018-2 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any o t h e r w i s e a p p l i c a bl e statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving or mailing to the Personal Representative or the Personal Representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided u n d e r R C W 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of this notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and RCW 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the Decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of First Publication: January 30, 2013. /s/ MICHAEL M. WALLER, WSBA No. 6310 Law Offices of Skinner & Saar, P.S. Attorneys for Personal Representative 791 SE Barrington Drive Oak Harbor, Washington 98277 /s/ RICHARD H. LITTKE, Personal Representative Cour t of Probate Proceedings: ISLAND COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT Cause No. 13-4-00018-2 LEGAL NO. 453141 P u bl i s h e d : W h i d b ey News-Times, South Whidbey Record. January 30, February 6, 13, 2013. 7886.23746 Grantors: Northwest Trustee Services, Inc. PNC Bank, NA SBM to National City Bank SBM to National City Mortgage a division of National City Bank of Indiana Grantee: Luke Baxter and Yuko Baxter, husband and wife Ref to DOT Auditor File No.: 4152388 Tax Parcel ID No.: S8140-00-02012-0 / 385069 Abbreviated Legal: Lot 12, Block 2, Shadow Glen #1 Notice of Trustee’s Sale Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq. I. On February 8, 2013, at 10:00 a.m. outside the main entrance of the Island County Annex Building near the Veteran’s Memorial at 1 NE 6th Street in the City of Coupeville, State of Washington, the undersigned Trustee (subject to any conditions imposed by the Trustee) will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at time of sale, the following described real property “Property”, situated in the County(ies) of Island, State of Washington: Lot 12, Block 2, Plat of Shadow Glen, Division No. 1, as per plat recorded in Volume 9
of plats, Pages 63 and 64, records of Island County, Washington. Situate in the County of Island, State of Washington. Commonly known as: 251 Northwest Clipper Drive Oak Harbor, WA 98277 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 10/14/05, recorded on 10/27/05, under Auditor’s File No. 4152388, records of Island County, Washington, from Luke Baxter and Yuko Baxter husband and wife, as Grantor, to Land Title Company of Island County, as Trustee, to secure an obligation “Obligation” in favor of National City Mortgage a division of National City Bank of Indiana, as Beneficiary. *The Tax Parcel ID number and Abbreviated Legal Description are provided solely to comply with the recording statutes and are not intended to supplement, amend or supersede the Property’s full legal description provided herein. 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 or Borrower’s default on the Obligation secured by the Deed of Trust. III. The Beneficiary alleges default of the Deed of Trust for failure to pay the following amounts now in arrears and/or other defaults: Amount due to reinstate by 11/6/2012 Monthly Payments $36,358.20 Late Charges $1,400.36 Lende r ’s F e e s & C o s t s $4,809.35 Total Arrearage $42,567.91 Trustee’s Expenses (Itemization) Trustee’s Fee $675.00 Title Report $0.00 Statutory Mailings $60.00 Recording Costs $0.00 Postings $140.00 Sale Costs $0.00 Total Costs $875.00 Total Amount Due: $43,442.91 Other known defaults as follows: IV. The sum owing on the Obligation is: Principal Balance of $189,723.17, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument evidencing the Obligation from 08/01/10, and such other costs and fees as are due under the Obligation, and as are provided by statute. V. The Property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the Obligation as provided by statute. The sale will be made without representation or warranty, express or implied regarding title, possession, encumbrances or condition of the Property on February 8, 2013. The default(s) referred to in paragraph III, together with any subsequent payments, late charges, advances costs and fees thereafter due, must be cured by 01/28/13 (11 days before the sale date), to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before 01/28/13 (11 days before the sale date), the default(s) as set forth in paragraph III, together with any subsequent payments, late charges, advances, costs and fees thereafter due, is/are cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. The sale may be terminated any time after 01/28/13 (11 days before the sale date), and before the sale by the B o r r o w e r, G r a n t o r, a n y Guarantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance paying the entire balance of principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, 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 AND ADDRESS LUKE BAXTER 251 Northwest Clipper Drive Oak Harbor, WA 98277 LUKE BAXTER 15040 West 63rd Street South Clearwater, KS 67026-8935 YUKO BAXTER 251 Northwest Clipper D r i v e O a k H a r b o r, W A 98277 YUKO BAXTER 15040 West 63rd Street S o u t h C l e a r w a t e r, K S 67026-8935 LUKE BAXTER 1310 Western Drive Oak Harbor, WA 98277 YUKO B A X T E R 1 3 1 0 We s t e r n D r i v e O a k H a r b o r, W A 98277 by both first class and certified mail, return receipt requested on 10/03/12, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and on 10/04/12 Grantor and Borrower were personally served with said written notice of default or the written notice of default was posted on 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, whose name and address are set forth below, will provide in writing to anyone requesting it a statement of all costs and trustee’s fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and a l l t h o s e w h o h o l d b y, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the 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 sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale. X. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS - The purchaser at the Trustee’s Sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the Deed of Trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the Deed of Trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. The trustee’s rules of auction may be accessed at www.northwesttrustee.com and are incorporated by this reference. You may also access sale status at www.northwesttrustee.com and www.USAForeclosure.com. EFFECTIVE: 11/6/2012 Northwest Tr u s t e e S e r v i c e s , I n c . , Trustee Authorized Signature P.O. BOX 997 Bellevue, WA 98009-0997 Contact: K a t h y Ta g g a r t (425) 586-1900. (TS# 7886.23746) 1002.205460File No. LEGAL NO. 448260 Published: Whidbey NewsTi m e s , S o u t h W h i d b e y Record. January 9, 30, 2013.
the Decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any o t h e r w i s e a p p l i c a bl e statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving or mailing to the Personal Representative or the Personal Representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided u n d e r R C W 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of this notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and RCW 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the Decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of First Publication: January 30, 2013 /s/ MICHAEL M. WALLER, WSBA No. 6310 Law Offices of Skinner & Saar, P.S. Attorneys for Personal Representative 791 SE Barrington Drive Oak Harbor, Washington 98277 /s/ KATHRYN L. GAREY, Personal Representative Cour t of Probate Proceedings: ISLAND COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT Cause No. 12-4-00279-9 LEGAL NO. 453157 Published: The Whidbey News-Times, South Whidbey Record. January 30, February 6, 13, 2013. IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR ISLAND COUNTY BARBARA P. JUBERG, a single woman, Plaintiff, vs. E DWA R D M . C H A S E a n d M A R G U E R l T E J. CHASE, husband and w i fe, a n d t h e m a r i t a l community composed thereof, and all known and unknown heirs and devisees of Edward M. Chase and Marguerite J. C h a s e, h u s b a n d a n d wife, STATE OF WASHINGTON, and all other persons or pmties unknown claiming any right, title, estate, lien or interest in the real estate described in the Complaint herein, Defendants No. 12-2-01082-4 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION THE STATE OF WASHINGTON TO: Edward M. Chase and M a r g u e r i t e J. C h a s e, husband and wife, and all of the unknown heirs and devisees of Edward M. Chase and Marguerite J. Chase, husband and wife, and all other unknown persons or pmties claiming any right, title, estate, lien or interest in the real proper ty descr ibed in the Complaint herein: YO U A N D E AC H O F YO U A R E H E R E B Y SUMMONED to appear within sixty (60) days after the date of the first publication of this Summons, to-wit: within sixty (60) days after the 26th
STATE OF WASHINGTON ISLAND COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT In re the Dependency of: RIVAS, Emma Grace b.d. 06/27/08 N O. 127-00207-2 N OT I C E A N D S U M MONS BY PUBLICATION - DEPENDENCY THE STATE OF WASHINGTON TO: Sunny Mattole, Father A Dependency Petition was filed onJune 7, 2012; A preliminary hearing will be held on this matter on March 20, 2013 at 9:30 a.m. at Island County Super ior Court, 101 N.E. 6th St., Coupeville, WA 98239. This hearing will determine if your child is dependent as defined in RCW 13.34.050(5). This begins a judicial process which could result in permanent loss of your parental rights. THE A B OV E N A M E D I D I V I D UA L S A R E S U M MONED TO APPEAR at said hearing regarding your child. If you fail to appear at the preliminary hearing, the court may take evidence against you and enter an order without further notice to you. To request a copy of the Notice, Summons, and Dependency Petition, and/or to view information about your rights in this proceeding, go to www.atg.wa.gov/DPY.as px. DATED this 16th day of January, 2013. By: Debra Van Pelt, Island County Clerk. LEGAL NO. 452873 P u bl i s h e d : W h i d b ey News-Times, South Whidbey Record. January 30, February 6, 13, 2013.
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF ISLAND In the Matter of the Estate of: T E R R E N C E DAV I D GAREY, Deceased. No. 12-4-00279-9 N OT I C E TO C R E D I TORS RCW 11.40.030 The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against
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been filed with the Clerk of said Court. The purpose of this lawsuit is to obtain a judgment, and if not immediately paid, to be satisfied through the foreclosure of real property located in Island County, Washington, and legally described as follows: L OT 1 2 , B L O C K 2 , PLAT OF LOST LAKE GROVE-DIVISION NO 5 , AC C O R D I N G TO THE PLAT THEREOF, R E C O R D E D I N VO L U M E 9 O F P L AT S , PAGE 4, RECORDS OF I S L A N D C O U N T Y, WASHINGTON. Commonly known as: 1654 Spruce Ridge Drive, Camano Island, WA 98282. DATED this 9th day of J a n u a r y, 2 0 1 3 . ROUTH CRABTREE OLSEN, P.S. By: /s/ Janaya L. Carter, WSBA #32715 Lauren Davidson Humphreys, WSBA #41694 Valerie I. Holder, WSBA #42968 Gauri Shrotriya Locker, WSBA #39022 Attorneys for Plaintiff 13555 SE 36th Street, Ste 300 Bellevue, WA 98006 LEGAL NO. 448970 Published: Whidbey News-Times, South Whidbey Record. January 9, 16, 23, 30, February 6, 13, 2013.
PLAT OF SARATOGA, ACCORDING TO PLAT R E C O R D E D I N VO L U M E 2 O F P L AT S , PAG E 2 5 , R E C O R D S OF ISLAND COUNTY, WASHINGTON Commonly known as: 3773 Morning Glory L a n e , L a n g l e y, W A 98260. DATED this 9th day of J a n u a r y, 2 0 1 3 . ROUTH CRABTREE OLSEN, P.S. By: /s/ Janaya L. Carter, WSBA #32715 Lauren Davidson Humphreys, WSBA #41694 Valerie I. Holder, WSBA #42968 Gauri Shrotriya Locker, WSBA #39022 Attorneys for Plaintiff 13555 SE 36th Street, Suite 300 Bellevue, WA 98006 LEGAL NO. 448966 P u bl i s h e d : W h i d b ey News-Times, South Whidbey Record. January 9, 16, 23, 30, February 6, 13, 2013.
Metlife Home Loans, A Division Of Metlife Bank, N.a., Its Successors and Assigns as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned to Metlife Home Loans, A Division of Metlife Bank, N.a. II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrower’s or Grantor’s default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust. III. The default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/are as follows: Failure to pay when due the following amounts which are now in arrears: $14,579.81; (together w i t h a ny s u b s e q u e n t payments, late charges, a d va n c e s, c o s t s a n d fees thereafter due) IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by t h e D e e d o f Tr u s t i s : Principal Balance of $203,797.03, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument secured from March 01, 2012, 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 expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Tr u s t a s p r ov i d e d by statute. The sale will be made without warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances on March 01, 2013. The default(s) referred to in paragraph III, must be cured by February 18, 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 b e fo r e Fe b r u a r y 1 8 , 2013 (11 days before the sale date), the default(s) as set for th in paragraph III is/are cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. The sale may be termin a t e d a ny t i m e a f t e r February 18, 2013 (11 d ay s b e fo r e t h e s a l e date), and before the sale by the Borrower, Grantor, any Guarantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance paying the entire principal and interest secured by the Deed o f Tr u s t , p l u s c o s t s , 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 fo l l o w i n g a d d r e s s e s : STEVEN PEGG 1083 SPRINTER LANE CAM A N O I S L A N D WA 9 8 2 8 2 JA N E T P E G G 1083 SPRINTER LANE CAMANO ISLAND WA 98282 by both first class and certified mail on September 06, 2012 proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and on September 05, 2012 the written notice of default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in the paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such 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 fe e s d u e a t a ny t i m e prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will
be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above-described property. IX. Anyone having any objections to the s a l e o n a ny g r o u n d s 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 for invali d a t i n g t h e Tr u s t e e ’s s a l e . X . N OT I C E TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS The purchaser at the trustee’s sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the grantor under the deed of trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summar y proceedings under Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenantoccupied proper ty, 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 SALE OF YOUR HOME. You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date on this notice to pursue mediation. DO NOT DEL A Y. C O N T A C T A HOUSING COUNSEL O R O R A N AT TO R NEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you are eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of help. SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and oppor tunities to keep yo u r h o u s e, yo u m ay contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assist a n c e a n d r e fe r ra l t o housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commiss i o n : Te l e p h o n e : (877) 894-4663. Website: www.homeownership.wa.gov The United States Depar tment of Housing and Urban Development: Telephone: (800) 569-4287. Website: www.hud.gov The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attor neys: Telephone: (888) 201-1014. Website: http://nwjustice.org DATE: October 18, 2012 Cal-Western Reconveyance Cor poration of Washington Park Tower I Office Building 201 NE Par k Plaza Dr. Suite 2 1 7 Va n c o u ve r, WA , 98684 (800) 546-1531 R-420596 01/30/2013, 02/20/2013 LEGAL NO. 451491 P u bl i s h e d : W h i d b ey News-Times, South Whidbey Record. Janua r y 3 0 , Fe b r u a r y 2 0 , 2013.
day of December, 2012, and defend the aboveentitled action in the Superior Cour t aforesaid and answer the Complaint of the Plaintiff and serve a copy of your answer upon the undersigned attor ney for Plaintiff, at his office below stated; and in the case of your failure so to do, judgment will be rendered against you according to the demands of the Complaint in this section which has been filed with the Clerk of the Court. The object of this action is to quiet title to real estate in Island County, Washington. described as follows: Lot 1, Plat of Myro-Mar Vista, as per plat thereof, recorded in Volume 6 of Plats, page 71, records of Island County, Washington. Situate in the County of Island, State of Washington. Tax Parcel Account No. S7565-00-0000 1-0. /s/ JACOB COHEN JACOB COHEN, WSBA No. 5070 Attorney for Plaintiff JACOB COHEN Cohen, Manni. Theune & Manni LLP Post Office Box 889 Oak Harbor, WA 98277 LEGAL NO. 446069 P u bl i s h e d : W h i d b ey N e w s - T i m e s , S o u t h SUPERIOR COURT OF Whidbey Record. DeWASHINGTON cember 26, 2012, JanuIN AND FOR THE ary 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, COUNTY OF ISLAND 2013. WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., its successors in interest and/or assigns, SUPERIOR COURT OF Plaintiff, v. WASHINGTON UNKNOWN HEIRS AND IN AND FOR THE DEVISEES OF EVA C. COUNTY OF ISLAND PHH MORTGAGE COR- SCHROEDER; CAROL PORATION, its succes- A . C U PA N ; M A R K A . sors in interest and/or SCHROEDER; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; assigns, WASHINGTON STATE Plaintiff, DEPARTMENT OF SOv. UNKNOWN HEIRS AND C I A L A N D H E A LT H DEVISEES OF ELLENE SERVICES; Occupants V. PAUL, DECEASED; of the Premises; and any JENNIFER K. SNIDER, persons or parties claimSANDRA L. PAUL, JA- ing to have any right, tiS O N B. PAU L ; L O S T tle, estate, lien or interL A K E P R O P E R T Y est in the real property OW N E R S A S S O C I A - described in the comT I O N ; WA S H I N G TO N plaint, DEPARTMENT OF SO- Defendants. C I A L A N D H E A LT H No. 12-2-00799-8 SERVICES; Occupants SUMMONS BY PUBLIof the Premises; and any CATION and all persons or par- TO THE DEFENDANTS ties claiming to have any Unknown Heirs and Deright, title, estate, lien or v i s e e s o f E v a C . interest in the real prop- Schroeder; and any perer ty descr ibed in the sons or parties claiming to have any right, title, complaint, estate, lien or interest in Defendants. the real proper ty deNo. 11-2-00335-8 SUMMONS BY PUBLI- scribed in the complaint: Yo u a r e h e r e by s u m CATION TO THE DEFENDANTS moned to appear within Unknown Heirs and De- sixty (60) days after the visees of Ellene V. Paul, date of the first publicad e c e a s e d ; J a s o n B . tion of this summons, to Paul; Occupants of the wit, within sixty (60) days Premises; and any per- after January 9, 2013, sons or parties claiming a n d d e fe n d t h e r e a l to have any right, title, property foreclosure acestate, lien or interest in tion in Island County Suthe real proper ty de- perior Court, and answer the complaint of Wells scribed in the complaint: Yo u a r e h e r e by s u m - F a r g o B a n k , N . A . , moned to appear within ( “ P l a i n t i f f ” ) . Yo u a r e sixty (60) days after the asked to serve a copy of date of the first publica- your answer or respontion of this summons, to sive pleading upon the wit, within sixty (60) days undersigned attorneys after January 9, 2013, for Plaintiff at its office a n d d e fe n d t h e r e a l stated below. In case of property foreclosure ac- your failure to do so, tion in Island County Su- judgment will be renperior Court, and answer dered against you acthe complaint of PHH cording to the demand of Mor tgage Corporation, the complaint, which has ( “ P l a i n t i f f ” ) . Yo u a r e been filed with the Clerk asked to serve a copy of of said Court. your answer or respon- The purpose of this lawsive pleading upon the suit is to obtain a judgundersigned attorneys ment, and if not immedifor Plaintiff at its office ately paid, to be satisfied stated below. In case of through the foreclosure your failure to do so, of real property located judgment will be ren- in Island County, Washdered against you ac- ington, and legally decording to the demand of scribed as follows: the complaint, which has L O T 3 2 , B L O C K B ,
T. S . N o 1 3 6 6 8 6 7 - 4 2 P a r c e l N o . r23114-167-2620 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S S A L E I . N OT I C E I S HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Trustee, Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation of Wa s h i n g t o n , w i l l o n March 01, 2013, at the hour of 10:00am, At the m a i n e n t ra n c e t o t h e county courthouse 101 Ne 6th Street in the city of Coupeville, State of Washington, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at the time of sale, the following described real property, situated in the County(ies) of Island, State of Washington towit: The land referred to herein is situated in the County of Island, State of Washington, and is descr ibed as follows: That portion of the Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quar ter of Section 14, Township 3 1 North, Range 2 East, W.M., described as follows: Beginning at the Northeast comer of said Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quar ter of Section 14, Township 31 North, Range 2 East of the Willamette Meridian; Thence South along the East line of said Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter 320 feet to the true point of beginning; Thence continuing South along said East line a distance of 210 feet; Thence West parallel with the Nor th line of said Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quar ter of the Southwest Quarter a distance of 138 feet; Thence North parallel with said East line 210 feet to a point 138 feet West of the true point of beginning; Thence East to the true point of beginning. Situate in the County of Island, State of Washington. Commonly known as: 1 0 8 3 S p r i n t er Lane Camano Island Wa 9 8 2 8 2 w h i c h i s subject to that cer tain Deed of Trust dated August 12, 2009, recorded August 27, 2009, under Au d i t o r ’s F i l e N o. 4259182, Book xx, Page xx, records of Island C o u n t y, Wa s h i n g t o n , from Steven C. Pegg & Janet E. Pegg, Husband & Wife as Grantor, to First American Title Ins u ra n c e C o m p a ny a s Tr ustee, to secure an o bl i g a t i o n i n favo r o f Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., As Nominee For
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OUR BEAUTIFUL AKC Golden Retriever puppies are ready to go to their new homes. They have been raised around young children and are well socialized. Both parents have excellent health, and the puppies have had their first wellness vet check-ups and shots. The mother is a Light Golden and the father is full English Cream Golden. $800 each. For more pictures and infor mation about the puppies and our home/ kennel please visit us at: www.mountainspringskennel.weebly.com or call Verity at 360-520-9196
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PURE BRED Saint Bernard Puppies. 3 Males and 2 Females. Ready January 12th. Will have 1st Shots. Mom On Site. Family Pampered Puppies. $450 to $550. Call For More Info: 360-8952634 Robyn (Por t Orchard Area)
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C L A S S I C C A D I L L AC 1991 silver Brougham with leather interior, all power and sunroof. Good tires, original rims and only 66,680 miles. O r i g i n a l ow n e r m a i n tained. Spacious cruiser! They don’t make them like this anymore! Includes records. Wonderful condition! $4,000 obo. San Juan Island Interior and exterior photos available via email. 360-378-3186. Automobiles Nissan
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Safe Travels begin at Skagit Subaru
With road-gripping Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive and 27 MPG,4 the 2013 Subaru Foresteris ready for whatever your day has planned. 4
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2012 MAZDA3 I Grand Touring
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ALLOYS, SEATS FOR 6 & MORE!
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28 MPG!
SKYACTIVE!! LEATHER!! MOONROOF!! BOSE!! NAV!!
40 MPG!
MSRP ...................................... $22,420 SKAGIT MAZDA DISCOUNT ..... – $1,443
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PLUS 0.0% FOR 60 MONTHS
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2013 MAZDA CX-5 Touring AWD
2013 MAZDA6 I Touring
M4572 VIN: JM3KE4CE1D0153198
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BACKUP CAMERA, AWD, BLUETOOTH!!
31 MPG!
AUTO, BLUETOOTH, ALLOYS!!
31 MPG!
MSRP ...................................... $26,630 SKAGIT MAZDA DISCOUNT ........ – $791
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