Whidbey Examiner, December 26, 2013 by Sound Publishing

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2013

VOL. 19, NO. 21

Students’ food drive helps into new year

Season of giving

By Nathan Whalen Staff Reporter

A group of students at Coupeville Elementary School spent busy weeks collecting food for Gifts from the Heart food bank, which serves low-income families in Coupeville and Greenbank. Each member of the school’s Leadership Club, which consists of about 15 students, had assigned classrooms to collect the bins, fourth-grader Anika Rasmussen said. Fellow leadership club member Ja’Kenya Hoskins noted that some of the bins were overflowing when they picked them up. The club had a goal for each class during the food drive. For classes in kindergarten through first-grade, the goal was 100 nonperishable food items. For classes in third-grade through fifth-grade, the goal was 150 food items. The food drive ended Dec. 20 in time for the winter break. Classes that achieve the goal will get a treat — a lollipop dance performed by Principle Dave Ebersole. He will dance in a classroom wearing a top hat adorned with lollipops and other decorations, Rasmussen said. “Mr. Ebersole throws out lollipops to the kids,” fourth-grader Mckenna Somes said. Fourth-grader Isabelle Wells added that three or four students will wear reindeer hats and bells and join Ebersole. Jon Gabelein, who is the club advisor, said more than 1,000 items had been collected as of Dec. 17. The high school also conducted a food drive that wrapped up Dec. 20. Molly Hughes, director of Gifts from the Heart, said the collections from the schools help the food bank get through January and February. “For several years, the high school food drive is our biggest one of the year,” Hughes said. She noted the elementary school provided other help to the food bank when the fifth-grade class recently donated cases of oranges and grapefruit. Gifts from the Heart typically dispenses food the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month from locations in Coupeville and Greenbank.

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Irene Gustafson organizes fresh produce at Gifts from the Heart food bank last week. The food bank changed its distribution days this month so it could help families prior to Christmas.

Coupeville students get weekend meals In the past three months, more than 40 students at Coupeville Elementary School have received food to help get them through the weekend. The Gifts from the Heart’s Meals 2 Kids program started in the fall for students who qualify for free and reduced lunches. Every Friday, students will receive two breakfasts, two lunches, two beverages, two snacks and two pieces of fresh fruit. Molly Hughes, who heads Gifts from the Heart food bank, said the 41 students participating in the food program are from 20 families living within the school district’s boundaries. The number of students in the Coupeville School District who qualify for free and reduced lunches stands at 34.5 percent. Hughes added that organizers of the program planned for a maximum of 50 students to receive the weekend food and the food bank is receiving donations earmarked for the Meals 2 Kids program.

Gifts from the Heart helping through holidays By Nathan Whalen Staff Reporter

About a dozen volunteers spent the morning of Dec. 18 sorting food being distributed to families on Central Whidbey Island. Coupeville’s Gifts from the Heart food bank volunteers were busy making sure low income families had a holiday meal in time for Christmas. Volunteers expected to give out around 150 Christmas hams last week as part of the twice monthly dispersal times that take place in Greenbank and Coupeville. In addition to the hams, volunteers were also busy sorting bags of groceries that are given to low-income families. The food bank

had to change its dispersal dates this month to the first and third Wednesday of the month so people could get help before Christmas. Hughes said a community effort is needed to provide the holiday food. Gifts from the Heart worked with Prairie Center to get a good deal on the hams and such places as the high school to help store the extra food. She added that several farms, including Sherman farms and Rosehip Farm provided squash for residents. The holiday distribution comes as two food drives are winding down in the Coupeville School District. The donations from the schools helps the food bank get through January and February. Gifts from the Heart food bank dispersed 164 turkeys to families in time for Thanksgiving. Hughes said the Thanksgiving dispersal was the second busiest month since 2011. The local food bank typically doles food the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month at the Coupeville Boys and Girls Club and the Greenbank Progressive Club.

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Cable ship in Admiralty Inlet causes curiosity By Nathan Whalen Staff Reporter

rine Systems, said there are several reasons a break in a cable line can occur. Such breaks can be caused by a ship’s anchor, fishing trawlers or severe weather. Eighty percent of cable faults are caused by fishing and shipping activities, according to information provided by Global Marine Systems. Remaining breaks are caused by natural phenomena such as earthquakes, waves and sea currents. Crews can use remote operated vehicles to search and help find a break in the cable and cut the area of the cable to bring it back to the ship so repairs can be made to the ship, Leboutillier said. During the repair work, she said the depth of the inlet in the area, the speed of the currents and tidal conditions posed problems for repair work.

A large ship floating for more than a week near the Coupeville-to-Port Townsend ferry route piqued the curiosity of nearby residents. It turns out the Wave Venture, a 464-foot vessel owned by United Kingdom-based Global Marine Systems, has been sailing in the area while its crew repair fiber optic cables. Raymond Loe, who lives in the Teronda West area on Central Whidbey, said he noticed the vessel about a weekand-a-half ago. He said the ship sparked his curiosity as he and his wife would watch the Wave Venture and several smaller tugs work in the area day and night. Anne Leboutillier, head of marketing for Global Ma-

“It sounds likes it’s been a very challenging repair,” Leboutillier said. Roe said the Wave Venture sailed from Admiralty Inlet on Thursday evening. Admiralty Inlet in the area between Fort Casey State Park on Whidbey and Port Townsend on the Olympic Peninsula has been a difficult route for Washington State Ferries. The fast moving currents make the entry into Keystone Harbor difficult. When the old Steel Electric ferries were operating on the route, groundings were known to occur. The Wave Venture’s work repairing the fiber optic lines is important. Leboutillier said that 98 percent of the world’s communication is transmitted through fiber optic cables. That information includes financial and

Finalists chosen for reserve manager By Nathan Whalen Staff Reporter

The Trust Board of Ebey’s Landing announced the finalists for manager of the 17,500-acre reserve. The three finalists will be interviewed in January with a decision to be made shortly thereafter, said Lisbeth Cort, interim reserve manager. The three finalists are: • Kristen Griffen, Spokane City/County Historic Preservation Officer. • Johan Keates, Park, Trails, Facilities and Property Director for Mason County Parks, Trails and

Facilities in Shelton. • Jeffry Watson, who was most recently a division manager for housing and community services in Snohomish County. Cort said six candidates were selected for the initial interviews that took place last week. Of those first interviews, the three were selected for the final interviews in early January. The person selected as reserve manager will replace Mark Preiss, who resigned July 31. He took a position with the Glacier Park Conservancy in Montana. The three finalists mark the second time reserve of-

ficials have tried to fill Preiss’ position. Six candidates were interviewed in October and two finalists interviewed in November before a job offer was made. Unfortunately, the person who was offered the job turned it down, Cort said. She remained optimistic about the second hiring process. She noted a similar situation happened when Preiss was hired. Even though he was hired on a second attempt, Preiss enjoyed a more than six-year tenure as manager of Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve.

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Port moves forward with float grant By Nathan Whalen Staff Reporter

Efforts to get a grant to pay for new fuel floats for the Coupeville Wharf recently made progress. The Port of Coupeville is trying to secure $70,000 from the Rural Economic Development fund, which is funded by a .09 sales tax rebate from the state. The Council of Governments recently recommended the Board of Island County Commissioners approve the port’s application. The council consists

of the mayors of Whidbey’s municipalities, Island County Commissioners and a representative of each of the two port districts on Whidbey Island. The rural economic development fund helps pay for infrastructure and transportation projects that help promote job creation and retention. The Port of Coupeville wants to replace the concrete fuel floats located at the end of the Coupeville Wharf. The two fuel floats have caused problems for port officials in recent years.

During severe weather the brackets on the float have broken and the 40-foot floats start drifting away. If the commissioners approve the funding, then the new floats would be installed sometime in the first half of 2014, said Tim McDonald, executive director for the Port of Coupeville. The Rural County Economic Development Fund is funded by a .09 sales tax rebate from the state, funds infrastructure and transportation projects throughout rural counties in the state that help promote job creation and retention.

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New year brings goal to strive for improvement As 2013 comes to a close, people start thinking about what they want to do differently in the coming year. While some are focused on health and wellness, others make personal resolutions to be more involved in the community or to make Megan Hansen major changes in their lives. Some perspective Each year the newspaper reviews the past years issues, combing through stories and compiling a year in review edition. Combing through this year’s stories, it’s evident we have an active, involved community. This activity is also a great opportunity for self reflection. We get to look at our successes and failures for the year. Sometimes people see the newspaper as an institution, but in reality we are everyday people who are out there gathering the news and trying to share as much information with the public as possible. With new staff in place, we’ve instituted changes. And while some have been successful, some have not. But we learn from those failures. As a newspaper, we strive to capture as many of those community events as we possibly can. While we can’t be at every single thing, we try. And this year, we’re going to try even harder. We’re always appreciative of feedback we get from the community and hope you continue to send us thoughts, concerns and comments. If you have an idea for a story, send it. This is a community newspaper and we strive to fill it with community news. If there is a specific topic, group or event you’d like to see more coverage of, let us know. It’s been fun this past year getting to know the community, all the events and people that make it special. There’s still much in this community to explore and hopefully if I haven’t met you yet, I will this year. — Megan Hansen is editor of The Whidbey Examiner. She can be reached at mhansen@whidbeynewsgroup.com

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Thanks everyone for great town potluck Editor, Wow, the 204 people who brought their favorite Thanksgiving offering to the community potluck at the Coupeville Recreation Hall certainly put on a feast! Thanks to each and every one of you for adding your special touch to the wonderful meal we all enjoyed together. Until I read Molly Larson Cook’s letter in the Dec. 12 Examiner, I had no idea that this annual celebration, which has been going on for 15 years, could have been seen as a stopgap measure against poverty. So, thanks, Molly, for your letter because the party is simply that — a big party — where we can all gather, gorge, gossip and go home replete. Sorry to rain on your column, Harry Anderson. Poverty exists here on the island as it does elsewhere, but there is no poverty of spirit or catering to it at the community potluck. It is, frankly, only another piece of calling Coupeville “home.” Perhaps thinking of it as a continuation of the Coupeville Saturday Market

into November may sharpen the focus. As Nathan Whalen quoted me in his article, “It’s just an opportunity to get together,” which we did. Thanks, everyone, and we’ll see you next year for number 16!

Sandey Brandon Coupeville

Cost of town’s water needs investigation Editor, In your story “Public Stays Mum” you reported that “no one came to Town Hall requesting a copy of the budget.” I guess you count me as no one because I went to the town hall, asked the lady at the desk for a copy of the budget and she handed me a copy off a pile of budget books on the table. I spent about two hours looking at it and concluded that Coupeville water customers are paying too much of the town overhead cost and that is why Coupeville water costs about three times as much as Admirals Cove water. The source of water, in both locations is the Whidbey Island single

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source aquifer. The town council plans on a further increase of water rates next year. It’s not just one expense. It’s a lot of small costs that add up. Is it really necessary for water customers to pay the town planning department thousands of dollars in order to get a little water out of the kitchen faucet? You should review that need. A real estate sales person told me that people with families are buying homes in Admirals Cove whereas most homes in Coupeville are now being sold to retired people. This is something that cannot be discussed in three minutes of testimony at a budget hearing. This is something that The Whidbey Examiner staff should examine and report the results to their readers. Maybe the current rates can be justified and then your readers can plan for a continued cost increase. If The Whidbey Examiner does not step up to the need to support public review by identifying issues and taking an editorial position on those issues, then the public may be “mum” for a long time.

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What a cluttered garden says OBITUARY toni grove sowin ’n’ the trowel Albert Einstein is reputed to have once asked, “If a cluttered desk is a sign of a cluttered mind, of what, then, is an empty desk a sign?” If you try to replace the word desk with the word garden, I think you’d probably make as many enemies as friends among the people who spend the lion’s share of their free time with their fingers in the dirt. That’s because what can look like clutter to one gardener may be the work of several years’ worth of painstaking planning and planting. The end result might be a

perfectly timed pallet of colors and textures that morph seamlessly from one season to the next. Or it could just mean this particular gardener had hip surgery and let nature take the wheel while she recuperated. Some of us like to go through our flower beds and vegetable gardens in the fall and cut back the mints, pull up the finished pea and bean vines and get rid of every last slimy piece of hosta before we head indoors for the winter to hibernate like bears. Other gardeners are just as happy to let it all sit until the weather warms in the early spring and do their clean-up while gingerly avoiding stepping on daffodils and tulips as they push their way towards the sun. There are plenty of good reasons to keep that clutter, or to clean it up. For example, Russian sage (Perovskia) has

striking white stems that if left alone can add a bit of vertical interest to an otherwise bare winter landscape. And the large, red hips of Rugosa roses will certainly persist all the way until spring and can look like small, incongruous clusters of apples with a dusting of snow. Small wonder, since the apple is in the rose family. You might want to keep your garden cluttered to provide forage and shelter for native and visiting birds. You may not get an award for being neat and tidy if you leave your spent flowers in place over the winter, but the seeds from those flowers can attract hungry birds to feast in your yard. One person’s idea of tucking a garden in for the winter might mean a good tilling and a cover crop of crimson clover or purple vetch to keep the weeds at bay. Someone else might not be opposed

to letting the garden grow its own cover crop of dandelions, chickweed and creeping buttercup and then do battle in the spring. I’ve seen beautiful gardens with razor sharp edging and plantings arranged with laserlike precision. One only need think of classic gardens like those at the Palace of Versailles in France to conjure up images of curlicue-shaped shrubs and lawns so manicured they make Astroturf weep with envy. Then there are those gardens that look like they were planned by someone who never quite outgrew their love of coloring outside of the lines with their big box of Crayola crayons. Is one better, is one worse? Does one indicate a keen, orderly mind and the other a flighty flake? I’ll leave that to better gardeners — and less cluttered minds!

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The Island County Historical Society Board of Trustees is seeking several new members to fill expiring positions on our board. Since 1949, the society has been dedicated to the collection, preservation, and interpretation of Island County history. ICHS also operates the Island County Museum in Coupeville, which is the

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and Kathy (Harry) Hawn of Coupeville; grandchildren, Chris Reninger of Phoenix; Andy O’Connell, of Washington, D.C.; Casey O’Connell of Auburn; Jennifer and Mitchell Lund of Puyallup; and Alyssa Moore of Medford, Ore.; great-grandchildren, Mathew Reninger of Phoenix, and Hailey Whipps, of Medford, Ore. She was preceded in death by her husband, James, in 2006, her parents and five brothers and sisters. At her request, no services will be held. She and her husband will be inurned at the Tahoma National Cemetery. The family wishes to send many thanks and hugs to all of her caregivers at Careage of Whidbey. They made her stay an easy one and she loved all of them. The family also wishes to thank Dr. Gerald Sanders and Dr. Tony Bartley and the staff of Whidbey Community Physicians. Arrangements are under the direction of Mark Andreasen at Burley Funeral Chapel.

Wilma Louise O’Connell, 87, of Oak Harbor, passed away Saturday Dec. 14, 2013 at Careage of Whidbey in Coupeville. She was born March 30, 1926 in Whitefish, Mont. to Roy and Helen Lamberson. She attended grade school in Clayton, Wash., junior and senior high in Whitefish, Mont. graduating with the class of 1944 and then moved to Spokane, Wash. After high school, she worked for the Department of Defense making army trucks. After the war, she went to work for Armour Meat Company where she met her husband, Jim D. O’Connell. They were married and they moved with the Navy to Kansas, Florida, Newfoundland, Philippines, California and three moves to Whidbey Island where she retired in the 1970s. Wilma also spent many years working as a housekeeper at NAS Whidbey Hospital. She enjoyed bowling, working in her yard, gardening and garage sales. Burley Funeral Chapel She often went to estate sales and yard sales too. 30 SE Ely Street Oak Harbor WA She is survived by her 360-675-3192 children; Mike O’Connell Friends may go on line at of Oak Harbor; Dan (Susy) www.burleyfuneralchapel.com O’Connell of Spokane; Jill to sign a guest-book and leave (Brian) Lund of Puyallup; memories for the family

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Mark New Year’s Day with annual Polar Bear Plunge People can usher in the new year with a chilly dip in the Puget Sound. The 10th annual Polar Plunge takes place New Year’s Day on Double Bluff beach in Freeland. “It’s the coolest event on Whidbey Island,” organizer Jon Gabelein said. The plunge takes place

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at noon with sign-ups starting at 10:30 a.m. Cost is $15 with a $5 discount for a canned food donation. Gabelein estimates approximately 160 people will participate. Proceeds benefit the Four-H teen leadership program.

Coupeville grad completes Air Force basic training Air Force Airman 1st Class Shawna L. Keyes graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. Keyes is the daughter of Debora and Eric Keyes, of Oak Harbor.

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It will be a little warmer during events at Greenbank Farm this winter. The Port of Coupeville recently spent more than $3,700 to repair the heaters in the farm’s Barn A, which is home to numerous events such as the holiday market that is currently underway on the weekends. It is one of two projects to improve the

publicly owned facility. Greenbank Farm Manager Judy Feldman said only three of the eight heating units in the room were functioning. “The barn was cold,” she said. “We had to get some heat in there.” The port paid Oak Harbor based Marshal Electric to complete the work. Feldman said the work on the barn’s heaters was completed in time for the

holiday market, which takes place on the weekends and started the Saturday after Thanksgiving. Even with the functioning heaters in the barn, warmth still remains an issue. The barn is uninsulated and the floor is made of concrete slab. Any plans would have to consider the historic features of the barn. The Port of Coupeville is also spending almost $8,458

to renovate the restrooms in the barn to comply with the American’s with Disabilities Act. To bring the restrooms up to ADA compliance, Port of Coupeville Executive Director Tim McDonald said existing partitions have to be removed and replaced and plumbing repaired. He said the biggest challenge is to configure the restrooms to accommodate wheelchairs.

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Group forms to start looking at Camano annex By Justin Burnett South Whidbey Record

The City of Camano? To some, that has a nice ring. To others, not so much. While opinions vary, an effort is under way to incorporate Camano Island, and supporters hope that by 2015 island residents will be making many more decisions for themselves. “This is really about local control, getting people on Camano to have a bit more say on what happens at home,” said James McCafferty, a Camano resident and a member of the group working toward incorporation. Formed about one year ago, the organization doesn’t have a formal name yet and is small with only about a dozen members. But it’s beginning to grow, said McCafferty, and their ranks now include one of the island’s most influential people — former longtime state senator Mary Margaret Haugen. McCafferty is quick to point out, however, that the effort is not about her. Residents exploring incorporation are politically diversified and not all were Haugen supporters, he said. “This is not a Mary Margaret project,” McCafferty said. Haugen is in full agreement. In a telephone interview Monday, Haugen said she is enjoying retirement from decades of politics in Olympia — she was unseated in 2012 by Sen. Barbara Bailey, R-Oak Harbor — but did eagerly agree to help out

when asked. “For people on Camano, it’s a long way to Whidbey Island,” Haugen said. Many see Camano as Whidbey’s often forgotten or overlooked twin sister, an island in the shadow of power. Decisions are made in Coupeville, the county seat, which is an hour-long drive from northern Camano. According to Haugen, it’s 50 miles from her house and laws are crafted by people who have never even set foot on the island she calls home. “You could be on the planning commission and make rules for us but have never been here,” she said. “It’s about self governance,” she added.

If Bainbridge can do it Camano Island isn’t without a voice, however. Commissioner Kelly Emerson serves as District 3’s representative on the county’s highest decision-making body — the Board of Commissioners. But Haugen and McCafferty say representation on the board is one of the challenges of being so close yet so far away. As just one of three votes, Camano’s commissioner is serving with two elected officials who represent Whidbey constituents. The potential is there for Whidbey’s interest to receive priority, McCafferty said. Ironically, Emerson is the sole county commissioner who has voiced outright opposition to the effort. “The only person who’s been negative about it has been Kelly Emerson,” he said.

The group recently met with Emerson and they claim she was less than supportive, a position the commissioner confirmed in a statement to The Record. “As I am against the oppression that big government places on its people, clearly I would not be supporting the effort for the expansion of government on Camano Island,” she said. Emerson also wrote in her October newsletter that incorporation would just result in “another layer of government.” “More government equals more taxes,” Emerson wrote. “More taxes equals less interest in investing on Camano, more fleeing from Camano and Island County going deeper down the road of becoming a two-class society.” She also called out Haugen’s involvement specifically, saying the former senator was “one of the strongest backers of the Growth Management Act” but that she is “now seeking a way around the regulations for her homestead.” Haugen acknowledged that Growth Management Act requirements would pose some problems for making the entire island one city, though she pointed out that it has been done successfully elsewhere. Bainbridge Island, which was largely rural except for the city of Winslow, incorporated about four years ago. According to Mayor Steve Bonkowski, the idea behind the effort was, again, to gain additional local control and be able to make wanted zon-

ing changes in rural areas. Approved by ballot measure, voters approved a request to expand Winslow to encompass the entire island and be renamed the City of Bainbridge. It passed narrowly with many outside Winslow wanting to remain rural Kitsap County residents, Bonkowski said. “It was very close,” he said. Also, due to the establishment of Winslow, the island already had fire and police departments, as well as school districts. “We had a lot of the infrastructure already,” Bonkowski said. One of the biggest headaches was finding funding for the 150 miles of road that snake across the island. Its maintenance is now the responsibility of the city. Bonkowski said part of the solution has been found in partnerships with the county and other municipalities in Kitsap County. Together they apply for regional monies for mutual benefit, he said. According to Haugen, if a similar island like Bainbridge can incorporate, so can Camano. She added that Emerson’s opposition has not dampened the effort but actually worked to legitimize the complaints about poor representation. “I think it’s fueled the effort,” Haugen said.

Real problems? According to McCafferty, Camano Island may not have an existing city, such as Winslow, but it does already have

infrastructure, from fire and school districts to water and library districts. All those services will still exist if incorporation is successful, and what isn’t can be contracted out, McCafferty said. He alleges it may actually be a financial benefit to both Whidbey and Camano, specifically concerning law enforcement. The Island County Sheriff’s Office has complained in recent years of budget cuts and manpower shortages. Reducing its scope may help cut down on expenses, such as hauling those arrested on Camano to Whidbey jails. “This may be financially smart,” McCafferty said. Sheriff Mark Brown isn’t too sure. Running an effective law enforcement office so far away “certainly is a challenge for me,” said Brown, but contracting services out or starting a new department will be equally challenging. But Brown says they have bigger problems ahead, particularly becoming an urban growth area, or UGA, one of the precursors for incorporation. “I think law enforcement would be the least of their problems,” Brown said. But McCafferty claims there are no density requirements for such a designation; all that’s required is a green light from the commissioners. He also said a Camano Island city wouldn’t need to start its own police department, that it could contract out with Stanwood police or Snohomish County, which proposed taking over law en-

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Wolves split games with rival South Whidbey Girls dominate middle quarters

Boys struggle in tough 3rd period

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Dominating the middle quarters, the Coupeville High School girls basketball team pushed aside visiting rival South Whidbey 42-27 Tuesday, Dec. 17. The Wolves outscored the Falcons 14-4 in the second quarter and 13-5 in the third to build a 35-16 lead. South Whidbey hung with the Wolves early, trailing by only one, 8-7, at the end of the opening period. Then Coupeville took off. Makana Stone used her quickness to beat defenders to the hoop and scored nine points in quarter to spark the attack. In the third quarter, Madeline Strasburg scored seven points, including a three-pointer, to help pad the lead. Coupeville coach David King substituted liberally in the second half as the Wolves kept the Falcons winless in conference play (0-3, 1-6). Eight different Coupeville players scored, guided by Stone with 16. Strasburg finished with nine, and Bree Messner, Kacie Kiel and Hailey Hammer had four each. Wynter Thorne and Monica Vidoni added two apiece, and Amanda Fabrizi had one. While most went well for the Wolves, they continued to struggle at the line, hitting only five of 16. Kacie Hanson scored nine points and Abbey Hodson eight for the Falcons. King liked his club’s ex-

The Coupeville High School boys basketball team played three good quarters against visiting South Whidbey Tuesday, Dec. 17, but one was a killer. The Falcons came out of halftime and outscored the Wolves 24-10 in the third period to claim the critical win. “I am not sure why, but we were gassed in the third quarter. It was just a total meltdown,” Coupeville coach Anthony Smith said. “Put an asterisk next to it,” he added. “It was a rivalry game and it has playoff implications.” It was also a game between two teams seeking their first win. Not much went right for the Wolves in the third. Their own mistakes, ragged transition defense and poor shooting, combined with a successful South Whidbey press and the Falcons’ hot hand, resulted in the woeful eight minutes. The two teams fought through a close first half. South Whidbey, boosted by Brandon Asay’s 12 points, led after the first quarter 16-15. Nick Streubel bulled his way to six points for the Wolves and five other teammates scored in the quarter to keep pace. In the second period, Wiley Hesselgrave fired in six points and Coupeville limited South Whidbey (1-2, 1-6) to only two field goals (both three-pointers) to take a 3027 lead at halftime. Things turned sour in the third period as the Falcons pulled away. For the game, Streubel collected 12 points, Anthony Bergeron 11, Aaron Trumbull 10, Morgan Payne six, Joel Walstad six, Hesselgrave six and Matt Shank two. Asay finished with 24 for the Falcons. Smith lauded Streubel’s

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Julia Myers snares a rebound away from South Whidbey’s Kacie Hanson (5) in the Wolves’ win Dec. 17. ecution, especially the press, which they had been working on in practice, and the offensive decision making. Going into the game, he told his team, “Let’s run and see if they can keep up with us.”

Streubel named to all-state team Coupeville High School senior Nick Streubel earned second-team, all-state honors in football, the Associated Press announced Thursday, Dec. 19. Streubel was an offensive line choice by the AP for the all-state 1A team.

He added that when the break wasn’t there, his team worked its half-court offense and forced the Falcons to play defense. Coupeville (2-1, 3-2) hosts La Conner (2-2) at 6:45 p.m. Friday, Jan. 3.

He was joined on the second-team line by Zach Jacobson of King’s. Streubel and Jacobson were the only 1A players from the Cascade Conference to earn all-state honors. The only Cascade Conference 2A player to be selected was second-team linebacker Taylor Comfort of Sultan.

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Sun., Dec. 29 VFW Breakfast, 10 a.m.noon, VFW Post 7392, 3037 Goldie Road, Oak Harbor. Breakfast features pancakes, eggs, hash browns, breakfast meats, and biscuits-n-gravy. Breakfast proceeds benefit local VFW Post 7392, including veterans’ assistance and community service programs. $7 for adults, $4 for seniors and children. Chicken fried steak available for $9. 360-675-4048, or www.vfwpost7392.org

Wed., Jan. 8 Senior Affairs Series, 2-3:30 p.m., Jan. 8, Coupeville Library. Rick Castellano will be showing the new video documenting the unique history of the Sunnyside Cemetery. It features stories and images of the pioneers that settled here. 360-632-5687. Wednesday Night with the Stars: “Oz the Great and Powerful,” 5:30 p.m., Jan 8. at Coupeville Library. When Oscar Diggs, a small-time circus magician with dubious ethics, is hurled away from dusty Kansas to the vibrant Land of Oz, he thinks he’s hit the jackpot — fame and fortune are his for the taking — that is until he meets three witches, Theodora, Evanora and Glinda, who are not convinced he is the great wizard everyone’s been expecting. Reluctantly drawn into the epic problems facing the Land of Oz and its inhabitants, Oscar must find out who is good and who is evil before it is too late. Putting his magical arts to use through illusion, ingenuity — and even a bit of wizardry — Oscar transforms himself not only into the great and powerful “Wizard of Oz.” Popcorn provided by Friends of the Coupeville Library.

Sun., Jan. 5 Meet fine art photographer Kelly Kellogg, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Jan. 5 at Penn Cove Gallery. Kelly has more than 20 years experience capturing the scenic wonders of the Pacific Northwest. Kelly uses a variety of camera formats and photographic techniques in his art, bringing composition, exposure and light together in an interesting way. The end results are frequently realistic, sometimes impressionistic, but always memorable and unique. Penn Cove Gallery, Front Street, Coupeville. www. penncovegallery.com

Mon., Dec. 30 Impressions show, 2 p.m., Dec. 30, Oak Harbor Library. Charlie Williams presents “The Mimic Clinic,” a show full of impressions, where kids and their families will learn to make noise and voice imitations, and how to put them into reading, writing, speech and pranks. Funded by Friends of the Oak Harbor Library. 360-675-5115, or www.sno-isle.org

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Legislative Brunch, League of Women Voters of Whidbey Island, 9:30 a.m., Jan. 11, Whidbey Golf Club, 2430 S.W. Fairway Lane, Oak Harbor. Speakers will be Sen. Barbara Bailey and Representatives Norma Smith and Dave Hayes. Cost $20. Checks may be sent by Jan. 6 to: LWV, P.O. Box 1933, Oak Harbor, WA 98277, or you may pay at the door. 360-675-5596.

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Tears of Joy Theatre Presents: Mantis and the Moon, 11 a.m., Dec. 27, at Coupeville Library and 2 p.m. Dec. 27 at the Oak Harbor Library. Winter Extravaganza — Proud mantis declares he will capture the moon and ride on top of it so he can look down on all of the animals that make fun of him, but he learns the ultimate lesson that the love in his life is more important than his pride. Funded by the Friends of the Oak Harbor and Coupeville libraries. 360-675-5115, or www.sno-isle.org

Animation workshop with Lukas Allenbaugh, noon and 2 p.m., Dec. 28, Oak Harbor Library. Use stop-motion animation to create your own movie with LEGO or clay in this two-hour workshop. Registration is required. For ages 7 and up. Funded by the Sno-Isle Libraries Foundation. 360-675-5115, or www. sno-isle.org

6, at Coupeville Library. In 2006, Pat Rodden took off on his bike from his Whidbey Island home and rode 2,000 miles through the Canadian wilderness to the Northwest Territories. Hear the stories, enjoy the photos, and learn some tips on bicycle touring. Funded by Friends of the Coupeville Library.

Christmas tree recycling, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Dec. 27-28, 350 S.E. Pioneer Way, Oak Harbor. Habitat for Humanity of Island County will be accepting clean Christmas trees with a minimum of $5 donation. Pioneer Tree & Landscaping will be chipping the trees to use for landscaping and avoid the landfill. Donations will help support Habitat for Humanity’s mission to eliminate substandard housing in Island County. Freeland store also will be accepting trees during same time frame. 360-679-9444, or resource@islandcountyhabitat.com, or www.islandcountyhabitat.org

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Whidbey man gets Golden Globe nods for screenplay At first glance Bob Nelson might seem like a regular islander, working on his lawn or enjoying the scene at Ebey’s Prairie. But Nelson will step out of the shadows this year and into a tuxedo. Nelson wrote the screenplay “Nebraska” and it’s been nominated for five Golden Globe awards, including best picture and best screenwriter. It’s up against screenplays for “Her,” “Philomena,” “12 Years a Slave” and “American Hustle.” The award show will take place Jan. 12. The film and Nelson’s screenplay are also nominated for numerous awards, including six nominations from the Critics’ Choice Movie Awards, six nominations from Film Independent Spirit Awards, and two nominations for the film from the Screen Actors Guild. Nominees for the Academy Awards will announced on Jan. 16, 2014. Nelson can still hardly believe it. “It’s purely delusional,”

he said. Nelson moved to Freeland from Kent in 2005 after vacationing regularly in the area. He said he’s always loved the island and its community. “The only bad part is we can’t come here on vacation anymore,” he said. Nelson wrote the “Nebraska” screenplay 10 years ago after working on the TV show “Almost Live!” on KING-TV for a decade. The show featured a group of Seattle-based performers who wrote and acted in comedy skits. “I was itching to try a drama; before this I wrote straight comedy,” he said. “Mixing the two appealed to me. To put something out there close to what I’d experienced, to see if people relate.” For Nelson, the biggest challenge was writing the full-length screenplay. He had never written anything longer than five minutes before this, he said. He spent more than a year writing a story that held together for an hour and 45 minutes. When Nelson began writ-

ing the screenplay, he said he wanted to see if it could get into a small film festival and then go straight to DVD. “That was my highest hope,” he said. For the screenplay to attract the attention of renowned American film director Alexander Payne, become a film and then be shown at national premieres never crossed his mind, he said. The film, shot in black and white, follows a father on a journey to retrieve $1 million from a sweepstakes letter he received in the mail. The father, played by Bruce Dern, convinces his son, Will Forte, to accompany him on road trip from Montana to Nebraska to claim his winnings, meeting friends and family along the way. The film, directed by Payne, reflects on family relationships and life in the Midwest. Nelson said he drew from memories of visiting family in Nebraska and was inspired by a story he heard on the news of a man traveling to claim his fortune. “Our story is so simple,

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time of sale, the following described real and personal property (hereafter referred to collectively as the “Property”), situated in the County of ISLAND, State of Washington, to-wit: LOTS 5 AND 6, BLOCK 17, PLAT OF BON AIR, DIVISION NO. 4, ACCORDING T O T H E P L AT THEREOF, RECORDED IN VOLUME 7 OF P L AT S , PA G E S 2 4 AND 25, RECORDS OF ISLAND COUNTY, WASHINGTON. SITUAT E D I N I S L A N D COUNTY, WASHINGTON. Tax Parcel No: S6140-04-17005-0, commonly known as 1980 DONNA DRIVE, C O U P E V I L L E , WA . The Property is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 4/16/2010, recorded 4/27/2010 , u n d e r Au d i t o r ’s / R e corder’s No. 4272876, records of ISLAND County, Washington, from PAUL YANDELL, A SINGLE PERSON AND SAMANTHA N. FAUCHER, A SINGLE PERSON, as Grantor, to CHICAGO TITLE, as Trustee, in favor of M O RT G AG E E L E C TRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.,

AS NOMINEE FOR M E T R O P O L I TA N MORTGAGE GROUP, INC., as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which is presently h e l d by U. S. B A N K NATIONAL ASSOCIATION. II No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any court by reason of the Borrower’s or Grantor’s default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust. III The default(s) for which this foreclosure is/are made are as foll o w s : FA I L U R E TO PAY THE MONTHLY PAY M E N T W H I C H BECAME DUE ON 10/1/2012, AND ALL S U B S E Q U E N T M O N T H LY PAYMENTS, PLUS LATE CHARGES AND OTHER COSTS AND FEES AS SET FORTH. Other potential defaults do not involve payment to the Beneficiar y. If applicable, each of these defaults must also be cured. Listed below are categories of common defaults which do not i n vo l ve p ay m e n t o f money to the Benefici-

ary. Opposite of each such listed default is a brief description of the action/documentation necessary to cure the default. The list does not exhaust all possible other defaults; any defaults identified by Beneficiary or Trustee that are not listed b e l ow mu s t a l s o b e c u r e d . OT H E R D E FAULT ACTION NECE S S A RY TO C U R E Nonpayment of Taxes/Assessments Deliver to Trustee written proof that all taxes and assessments against the property are paid current Default under any senior lien Deliver to Trustee written proof that all senior liens are pain current and that no other defaults exist Failure to insure properly against hazard Deliver to Trustee written proof that the property is insure against hazard as required by the Deed of Trust Waste Cease and desist from committing waste, repair all damage to property and maintain property as required in Deed of Trust Unau-

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N OT I C E O F T RU S TEE’S SALE Pursuant t o R . C . W. C h a p t e r 61.24, et seq. and 62A.9A-604(a)(2) et s e q . Tr u s t e e ’s S a l e N o : W A USB-13013775 Loan No. 6810012020 I NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Trustee, PEAK FORECLOSURE SERVICES OF WASHINGTON, INC., will on Januar y 3, 2014, at the hour of 10:00 AM, at THE MAIN ENTRANCE TO THE CITY HALL, 865 SE BARRINGTON DRIVE, OA K H A R B O R , WA , sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at the

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thorized sale of property (Due on sale) Revert title to permitted vestee Failure to pay when due the following amounts which are now in arrears: IV The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: Principal $196,659.61, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument secured, and such other costs and fees as are due under the note or other instrument secured, and as are provided by statute. V The above-described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. The sale will be made without warranty, express or implied regarding title, possession, or encumbrances on January 3, 2014. The default(s) r e fe r r e d t o i n p a ra graph III must be cured by December 23, 2013

LEGAL NOTICES (11 days before the sale date) to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time on or before December 23, 2013, (11 days before the sale date) the default(s) as set forth in paragraph III is/are cured and the Tr ustee’s fees and costs are paid. The sale may be terminated at any time after December 23, 2013, (11 days before the sale date) and before the sale by the Borrower, Grantor, any Guarantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance paying the entire principal and intere s t s e c u r e d by t h e D e e d o f Tr u s t , p l u s costs, fees, and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address-

www.whidbeyexaminer.com LEGAL NOTICES es: PAUL YANDELL, 1980 DONNA DRIVE, C O U P E V I L L E , WA , 98239 SAMANTHA N. FAU C H E R , 1 9 8 0 DONNA DRIVE, C O U P E V I L L E , WA , 9 8 2 3 9 by b o t h f i r s t class and certified mail on 04/19/2013, proof of which is in the possession of the Tr ustee; and on 4/19/2013, the Borrower and Grantor were personally served with said written notice of default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII The Tr ustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all of their

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LEGAL NOTICES interest in the above described property. IX Anyone having any objection to the sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the same pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds fo r i n va l i d a t i n g t h e Trustee’s Sale. THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE S A L E O F YO U R HOME. You have only 20 days from the recording date on this notice to pursue media t i o n . D O N OT D E L AY. C O N TA C T A HOUSING COUNSELOR OT AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to access your situation and refer you to mediation if you eligible and it may help you save your home. S e e b e l o w fo r s a fe sources of help. SEEKI N G A S S I S TA N C E Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and r e fe r r a l t o h o u s i n g counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commiss i o n : Te l e p h o n e : 1-877-894-HOME

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(1-877-894-4663) Web s i t e : w w w. w s h f c . o r g The United States Depar tment of Housing and Urban Developm e n t : Te l e p h o n e : 1-800-569-4287 Web site: www.hud.gov The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing: Telephone: 1-800-606-4819 Web site: www.ocla.wa.gov X NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS The purchaser at the Trustee’s Sale is entitled to possession of the proper ty on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the D e e d o f Tr u s t ( t h e o w n e r ) a n d a n yo n e having an interest junior to the Deed of Trust, including occupants and tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants and tenants by summar y proceeding under the Unlawful Detainer Act, Chapter 59.12 RCW. Sale Information Line: 714-730-2727 or Website: http://www.lpsasap.com DATED: August 22, 2013. PEAK FORECLOSURE SERVICES OF WASHINGTON, INC., AS TRUSTEE Smith Tower, 26th F l o o r, 5 0 6 S e c o n d Ave . , S e a t t l e , WA 98104 By: Lilian Solano, Trustee Sale Officer Address for Service of Process: Peak Foreclosure Services o f Wa s h i n g t o n , I n c . 506 Second Ave Ste 2 6 0 0 S e a t t l e, WA 98104 (206) 682-0822

Address for Account Inquiries: Peak Foreclosure Services, Inc. 5900 Canoga Avenue, Suite 220 Woodland Hills, CA 91367 (818) 591-9237 A - 4 4 1 5 8 4 4 1 2 / 0 5 / 2 0 1 3 , 12/26/2013 Legal No. 530213 Published: The Whidbey Examiner December 5, 26, 2013.

NOTICE OF REQUEST ISLAND COUNTY REQUEST FOR SERVICES Please be advised that Island County anticipates the need for architectural, surveying, engineering, and general professional services for 2014. Selection of firms for professional services other than architectural, engineering, or surveying work will be governed by competitive solicitation procedures authorized by RCW 39.29.011 and Island County Code 2.29. Selection of firm(s) or individual(s) for interview and possible professional service contract will be based on qualifications, experience, references, ability to provide ser vice on schedule, and applicable licensing requirements, if any. Final selection of individual(s) or firm(s) will be based on inter view results,

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meeting insurance requirements, and cost of services to be prov i d e d . P r o fe s s i o n a l services are sought in the following areas: Road Surveying, Design, and Construction Engineering Right-of-Way - Appraisals / Negotiations / Acquisition Transpor tation Planning and Traffic Engineering Land and Proper ty Surveying Geology, Geotechnical Evaluation, and Materials Testing Services Storm Water Facilities Fuel Depot Maintenance/ System (Cardlock) Wa t e r R e s o u r c e s & Wetland Delineation/Mitigation Landscaping & Plant Restoration Trenchless Construction Environmental Services Traffic & Noise Mitigation Shoreline Geology & Processes Marine Biology, Fisheries & Stream Surveys and Habitat Studies Biological Assessments Water Quality Monitoring Archeological Services Septic Drainfield Location / Evaluation / Design Photogrammetric / Mapping Services Capital Improvements / Public Facilities Planning and Architectural Design Recycling / Hazardous Waste / Remediation Landfill Design & Oper-

ations / Septage Management Electronic Data Processing Telecommunications Service Civil Design Software Including Support Use of local Island County individuals and fir ms as subconsultants are encouraged, but will not be part of the selection criteria. Letters of interest and statements of qualification (one copy only) as a response to this Request for Services, proposals should be submitted to the Island County Public Works Depar tment, PO Box 5000, Coupeville, WA 98239-5000, no later than 4:30 p.m., January 31, 2014. If a statement of qualifications was submitted in previous year, then a letter requesting your firm be retained on the County list is sufficient. Statements will be accepted after the due date, but may not receive consideration for possible work early in the calendar year. LEGAL NO. 534488 Published: The Whidbey Examiner December 26, 2013.

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N OT I C E O F T RU S TEE’S SALE Pursuant t o R . C . W. C h a p t e r 61.24, et seq. and 62A9A-604(a)(2) et s e q . Tr u s t e e ’s S a l e No: 01-FEE-125571 I NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Tr ustee, REG I O N A L T RU S T E E SERVICES CORPORATION, will on Januar y 24, 2014, at the hour of 10:00 AM, at THE MAIN ENT R A N C E TO C I T Y HALL, 865 BARRINGTO N D R I V E F / K / A 3 0 7 5 3 0 0 T H W E S T, OA K H A R B O R , WA , sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at the time of sale, the following described real and personal property (hereafter referred to collectively as the “Property”), situated in the County of ISLAND, State of Washington: L OT 6 , B L O C K 2 , PLAT OF LOST LAKE G R OV E , D I V I S I O N NO. 2, AS PER PLAT RECORDED IN VOL-

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U M E 8 O F P L AT S , PAGE 56, RECORDS OF ISLAND COUNTY, WASHINGTON. SITUATE IN THE COUNTY O F I S L A N D, S TAT E O F WA S H I N G T O N . Ta x P a r c e l N o : S7410-02-02006-0, commonly known as 1398 GRAHAM DRIVE, CAMANO ISLAND, WA. The Property is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 3/9/2004, recorded 3/17/2004, under Auditor’s/Recorde r ’s N o. 4 0 9 4 2 3 6 , records of ISLAND County, Washington, from STEVEN D. TEIFEL AND YVONNE M. TEIFEL, HUSBAND AND WIFE, as Grantor, to UNIFIED SOLUT I O N S G R O U P, a s Tr u s t e e, i n favo r o f M O RT G AG E E L E C TRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR A M E R I G R O U P MORTGAGE CORPORATION, A DIVISION OF MORTGAGE INV E S TO R S C O R P O R AT I O N I T S S U C CESSORS AND ASSIGNS, as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which is presently held by EVERBANK. II No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any court by reason of the Borrower’s or Grantor’s default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust. III The default(s) for which this foreclosure is/are made are as follows: FAILURE TO PAY THE MONTHLY PAYMENT WHICH BECAME DUE ON 10/1/2012, AND ALL S U B S E Q U E N T M O N T H LY PAYMENTS, PLUS LATE CHARGES AND OTHER COSTS AND FEES AS SET FORTH. Failure to pay when due the following amounts which are now in arrears: Amount due as of September 25, 2013 Delinquent Payments from October 01, 2012 9 payments at $816.63 each $7,349.67 1 payments at $829.48 each $829.48 2 payments at $820.85 each $1,641.70 (10-01-12

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www.whidbeyexaminer.com LEGAL NOTICES through 09-25-13) Late Charges: $459.11 B E N E F I C I A RY A D VA N C E S OT H E R FEES $196.50 REC OV E R A B L E B A L ANCE $1,024.64 Suspense Credit: $0.00 TOTAL: $11,501.10 IV The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: Principal $148,003.25, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument secured, and such other costs and fees as are due under the note or other instrument secured, and as are provided by statute. V The above described real property will be sold to satisfy the expenses of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. The sale will be made without warranty, express or implied regarding title, possession, or encumbrances on Januar y 24, 2014. The default(s) referred to in paragraph III must be cured by January 13, 2014 (11 days before the sale date) to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time on or before January 13, 2014, (11 days before the sale date) the default(s) as set forth in paragraph III is/are cured and the Tr ustee’s fees and costs are paid. The sale may be terminated at any time after January 13, 2014, (11 days before the sale date) and before the sale, by the Borrower, Grantor, any Guarantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance paying the entire principal and intere s t s e c u r e d by t h e D e e d o f Tr u s t , p l u s costs, fees, and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following addresses: ESTATE OF STEVEN D. TEIFEL, 1398 GRAHAM DRIVE, CAMANO ISLAND, WA, 98282 HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF STEVEN D. TEIFEL, 1398

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GRAHAM DRIVE, CAMANO ISLAND, WA, 98282 SPOUSE OF YVONNE M. TEIFEL, 1398 GRAHAM DRIVE, CAMANO ISL A N D, W A , 9 8 2 8 2 STEVEN D. TEIFEL, 1398 GRAHAM DRIVE, CAMANO ISL A N D, W A , 9 8 2 8 2 YVONNE M. TEIFEL, 1398 GRAHAM DRIVE, CAMANO ISLAND, WA, 982822 by both first class and certified mail on 8/23/2013, proof of which is in the possession of the Tr ustee; and on 8/23/2013, the Borrower and Grantor were personally served with said written notice of default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII The Trustee’s Sale will be held in accordance with Ch. 61.24 RCW and anyone wishing to bid at the sale will be required to have in his/her possession at the time the bidding commences, cash, cashier’s check, or certified check in the amount of at least one dollar over the Beneficiary’s opening bid. In addition, the successful bidder will be required to pay the full amount of his/her bid i n c a s h , c a s h i e r ’s check, or cer tified check within one hour of the making of the b i d . T h e Tr u s t e e whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all of their interest in the above described property. IX Anyone having any objection to the sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the same pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver

of any proper grounds fo r i n va l i d a t i n g t h e Trustee’s Sale. THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE S A L E O F YO U R HOME. You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date on this notice to pursue media t i o n . D O N OT D E L AY. C O N TA C T A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you are eligible and it may help you save your home. S e e b e l o w fo r s a fe sources of help. SEEKI N G A S S I S TA N C E Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commiss i o n Te l e p h o n e : 1-877-894-HOME (1-877-984-4663) Web s i t e : http://www.dfi.wa.gov/c onsumers/homeownership/post_purchase_counselors_foreclosure.h tm The United States Department of Housing and Urban Developm e n t Te l e p h o n e : 1-800-569-4287 Web s i t e : http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/hcc/fc/ind ex . c f m ? we b L i s t A c tion=searchandsearchstate=WAandfilterSvc=dfc The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and att o r n e y s Te l e p h o n e : 1-800-606-4819 Website: http://nwjustice.org/what-clear NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS The purchaser at the Trustee’s Sale is entitled to possession of the proper ty on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the D e e d o f Tr u s t ( t h e o w n e r ) a n d a n yo n e having an interest junior to the Deed of Trust, including occupants who are not ten-

LEGAL NOTICES ants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summar y proceeding under Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with section 2 of this act. D AT E D : 9 / 2 3 / 2 0 1 3 REGIONAL TRUSTEE SERVICES CORPORATION Tr ustee By: B R I A N W E LT, A U THORIZED AGENT Address: 616 1st Avenue, Suite 500 Seattle, WA 9 8 1 0 4 P h o n e : (206) 340-2550 Sale Information: www.rtrust e e. c o m A - 4 4 1 7 9 9 6 1 2 / 2 6 / 2 0 1 3 , 01/16/2014 LEGAL NO. 533717 Published: The Whidbey Examiner December 26, 2013 and January 16, 2014.

ISLAND COUNTY’S PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF REQUESTS FOR INCLUSION ON ISLAND COUNTY’S SMALL WORKS ROSTER FOR 2014 Notice is hereby given that the Public Works Department of Island County is accepting requests for inclusion on Island County’s Small Works Roster. All contractors, builders or other parties seeking to perform work for the county, or wishing to be notified of project bidding for projects under $300,000.00, should submit a letter requesting inclusion on the Small Works Roster. Small, Minority and Women-Owned firms are encouraged to submit responses. Mail request for application to: Island County Public Works Department, P.O. Box 5000, Coupeville, WA 98239-5000, or call 360 679-7331, from C a m a n o c a l l 3 6 0 6 2 9 - 4 5 2 2 , ex t . 7331, and from South Whidbey call

LEGAL NOTICES 321-5111, ext. 7331. LEGAL NO. 534490 Published: The Whidbey Examiner December 26, 2013. SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR ISLAND COUNTY In the Estate of: PATRICIA ANN SOLT, Deceased. NO. 13 4 00245 2 NOTICE TO CREDITORS The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of the above estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim wo u l d b e b a r r e d by any otherwise applicable 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 below stated a copy of the claim and filing the

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LEGAL NOTICES WSBA #28124 Attorney for Personal Representative Address: 390 NE Midway Blvd., Suite B201 Oak Harbor, WA 98277-2680 T e l e p h o n e : (360) 675-2567 Court of Probate Proceedings and Cause Number: 13 4 00245 2 Superior Court Of Washington For Island County LEGAL NO. 534623 Published: The Whidbey Examiner December 26, 2013 and Januar y 2, 9, 2014.

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Senior honor roll students honored

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One dozen Coupeville High School students attended a school board meeting Dec. 16 where members of the senior class were recognized for their academic excellence. From left are Allyson Hanigan, Shelby Hall, Kurtis Smith, Manuel Lopez-Santillana, Briess Potter, Haley Sherman, Konrad Borden, Heni Barnes, Mekara Bowen, Jason Knoll, Jared Dickson and Alex Prudniko

The Coupeville School Board recently recognized current seniors in the district who were named to the school’s honor roll in June 2013. The students were named and received certificates during the board’s Dec. 16 meeting. High school seniors who made the honor roll are: Sydney Aparicio, Konrad Borden, Sean Donley, Benjamin Etzell, Allison Hanigan, Brandon Kel-

ley, Manuel Lopez-Santillana, Brian Norris, Briess Potter, Madeline Roberts, Nic Streubel, Jason Knoll, Wade Schaef, Haley Sherman, Kurtis Smith and Christopher Tumblin. School board president Kathleen Anderson announced the seniors who earned a perfect, 4.0 grade point average in June, who are Brett Arnold, Heni Barnes, Jared Dickson, Breeanna Messner, and Emma Sullivan.