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Council paves way on police options By Megan Hansen Editor

While the Town of Coupeville has yet to decide if it will contract with Island County Sheriff for law enforcement services or maintain a marshal’s office, town council continues to lay the groundwork for both options. Coupeville Town Council unanimously approved last week a Conard collective bargaining agreement with the Coupeville Deputy Marshal’s Association for 2014-2017 which includes a decrease of one position and a 20 percent pay increase for remaining positions. Mayor Nancy Conard said the Brown agreement reflects one of the options the town has been looking at to make law enforcement wages more competitive in an attempt to decrease turnover in the department. “We started looking (at options) because we were in a vulnerable position when we lost staff,” she said. That agreement will remain in effect unless council goes with the other option it is looking at: contracting for services with the county. During the council’s regular Jan. 14 meeting, Conard shared an overview of a draft contract the town is working on with the sheriff’s office. If the town decides to contract with the sheriff’s office, the marshal’s office would be disbanded and the county would assume administrative authority over Coupeville’s police coverage. A Coupeville “marshal” would be appointed to oversee coverage in the town and an additional deputy would be

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Chad Michael, deputy chief for Central Whidbey Fire and Rescue, talks with Bret Holmes and Ralph Young about a fire that destroyed a home Sunday evening on Driftwood Way in the Ledgewood area.

Fire destroys condemned home Access concerns near Ledgwood landslide raised By Nathan Whalen Staff Reporter

A Driftwood Way home that had been abandoned since a massive landslide made national headlines in early 2013 burned to the ground Sunday night. The home, a double-wide manufactured home, had been red-tagged by Island County since the landslide, meaning that it was unsafe to enter. The house had been pushed toward the shoreline during the landslide and part of it teetered over the edge of a mound. The landslide destroyed a section of Driftwood Way and left firefighters with several challenges to overcome before they could extinguish the blaze. With a portion of the road gone, the only

access to the neighborhood is provided by a small, barely one-lane wide road. Because of the road’s width and a hairpin turn, the large fire engines weren’t able to maneuver down to the neighborhood. Rather, three smaller brush trucks responded to the Sunday evening conflagration, said Chad Michael, deputy chief for Central Whidbey Fire and Rescue. The fire was reported by Ralph Young, who lives in a house atop of the bluff overlooking the manufactured home. He said he was just getting ready for bed after celebrating the Seahawks victory when he spotted the fire. “It was quite an inferno,” Young said. Michael said the fire had engulfed the home by the time firefighters arrived, approximately 10 minutes after getting the report. Firefighters accessed the fire from a neigh-

boring house. They had to string fire hose approximately 500 feet down a ravine created by last year’s landslide and up a hill where the abandoned house was resting. A brush apparatus holds 250 gallons of water. While one was used to fight the blaze, the other two were used to ferry water to the site, Michael said. In all, 20 firefighters from Central Whidbey Fire and Rescue, North Whidbey Fire and Rescue, Naval Air Station Whidbey and South Whidbey Fire/EMS assisted in dousing the blaze. The blaze was extinguished around 1:50 a.m. Monday and a small number of

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Honey Bear hosting fundraiser for schools By Sara Hansen Staff Reporter

As Catherine Lhamon entered The Honey Bear, she was excited to spend the dollar she’d been allocated. “There’s 100 cents in a dollar,” she said. Helene Lhamon, Catherine’s mother, said they’ve been coming down to the store since she could walk. “Back then, it took us 45 minutes to walk down here, and 45 minutes to walk back,” Helene said. The Honey Bear will host a fundraiser for the Community Foundation for Coupeville Public Schools Sunday, Jan. 26. Owner Karla Mackintosh said she will donate 100 percent of the profits to the organization. The foundation is a nonprofit organization that provides support for schools, teachers and students in Coupeville. It disperses annual mini-grants to teachers and scholarships for graduating students. It also financially assists students in need. Mackintosh has donated to the foundation before, but this is her first time host-

The Community Foundation for Coupeville public schools fundraiser is 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 26 at The Honey Bear, at 23 Front St. in Coupeville. ing the fundraiser and she’s excited. “It benefits my customer base,” Mackintosh said. “I always like to help the kids and donate locally.” The Honey Bear has been supplying children with candy since 1980, and Mackintosh took over the local sweet shop in 2001. She enjoys being a destination for all the kids to stop in at. “Every little town should have a store like this,” Mackintosh said. “It’s about perpetuating memories.” After she’d already picked out her candy, Catherine still wandered around the store, looking for future birthday presents for her friends. “It’s a shop full of entertainment,” Catherine said. From candy, to wind-

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up toys, to tiddly winks and other small treasures, there’s plenty to explore in every nook and cranny of the shop. Catherine kept finding new toys and books she hadn’t seen on any of her previous trips. “You can get a million, trillion things cheaper than anywhere else,” Catherine said. Besides being a wellknown stop for all the kids, the shop has also become a place where adults can get some help. “If you need help finding a birthday present for an 8-year-old boy, ask,” Helene said. Mackintosh knows most of the kids and what they like since they come into the store, Helene said. And if you’re lucky, you might even get to hear the Honey Bear song when you stop in. When Mackintosh put on the song, Catherine started to sing along and dance. But like the song, her visit eventually has to come to an end and it was time to head back home. But she said she’d be back on Sunday.

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Prolific Coupeville artist Roger Purdue passes away By Nathan Whalen Staff Reporter

Whidbey lost a masterpiece this week. Coupeville’s Roger Purdue, a popular artist, educator and pilot, died early Sunday morning from complications of Parkinson’s Disease. Purdue, who enjoyed a career as a teacher in the Oak Harbor School District, was a prolific artist. His work can be seen throughout Central Whidbey Island. The salmon wheel at Island County Museum and the whale wheel at the Coupeville Wharf are just some of his creations. Susan Berta, who helps run the Orca Network and organize the Penn Cove Water Festival, started working with Purdue in the early 1990s and when he started carving the salmon wheel a few years later. “That project made it really clear to me how generous and dedicated Roger was,” Berta said of the salmon wheel. Purdue donated his time and talents to make sure the salmon wheel was completed. It stood for years near the Coupeville Wharf where people could stop and give the wheel a spin. The wheel was eventually moved to the nearby museum. The whale wheel, which Purdue also helped design, is currently standing near the Coupeville Wharf. Berta said the whale wheel project speaks to the kind of person Purdue was. It was a community-minded project; it reminded people of the Orca Capture; promoted the Penn Cove Water Festival; and helps keep the carving community alive on Whidbey Island. In addition to the wheels, Purdue also designed the logos used for promotion materials for the Penn Cove Water Festival. Each year had a

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Roger Purdue, left, talks with Gary Piazzon during an event where Purdue was honored for his efforts supporting the Penn Cove Water Festival. different, Native-American inspired theme to it. He was honored nearly a year ago for his efforts in supporting the festival. During a ceremony at the Coupeville Recreation Hall, Purdue received a cedar hat decorated with an eagle feather along with a button blanket — both of which were made by members of the Samish Nation. Though he is gone, his work will be seen by festival goers for years to come. During that event, he presented the festival association with 15 years worth of logos. He remained active in recent years, helping design a panel carving that will be installed at Island Transit’s new headquarters. Berta wanted to tap Purdue’s skills for a kinetic sculpture that would have highlights the dorsal fins of whales. Purdue was born on Orcas Island in 1938. Wilbur Purdue said his dad spent his childhood hunting and fishing. Roger’s dad owned a service station in Eastsound and his mom ran a radio sta-

tion for the airline that served Orcas Island at the time. Wilbur said that sparked Roger’s interest in airplanes. Purdue graduated with an art degree and a minor in education from Western Washington University before starting his career as a teacher in the Oak Harbor School District. “He was always working on projects,” Wilbur said. Those projects included building and flying airplanes, rebuilding tractors, and his recent work as a carver. He started focusing on woodcarving in the mid 1990s. Purdue was diagnosed with Parkinson’s about eight years ago. As Roger’s health declined in recent days, family and friends stopped by his home last week to have a friendly visit with the artist. “We had a really nice week as a family,” Wilbur said adding visitors got to visit and share stories with Roger. Purdue is survived by his wife Sara; son Wilbur and his wife Julieanna; daughter

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Roger Purdue carves a salmon wheel that had been on display for years near the Coupeville Wharf before it was moved to the museum. He passed away Sunday. Grace; grandson Henry; and sister Jennie, and her husband, Kelly. A celebration of life will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sunday, March 3, at the Coupeville Recreation Hall. Wilbur said it will provide a chance for people from parts of Purdue’s life as an artist, an educator, pilot and residents to come together to enjoy the celebration. A memorial to Purdue has already been posted at www.penncovewaterfestival. com and people have been commenting about Purdue’s death on the association’s Facebook page.

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Need to report crime in order for police to address Last week, officials for Town of Coupeville learned an area of the town was getting hit with crime and other suspicious activity. A resident told officials last week she interrupted an attempted break-in at her home on Pennington Loop. After talking to her neighMegan Hansen bors, the woman said she Some perspective learned that they, too, were having problems with crime. One woman said someone broke into her basement, and others shared personal accounts of car prowling and suspicious vehicles that seemed to be casing the area. Two people from that neighborhood approached the Coupeville Town Council last week to alert officials of the ongoing problems and to complain about what they consider to be a lack of adequate police coverage in the area. The problem, however, is that most people didn’t report these incidents. It stands to reason that, if police don’t know crimes are happening, they cannot effectively protect residents and property? Residents need to be proactive in reporting suspicious activity in their neighborhoods. If you see something that seems unusual, talk with one another and alert the police department. Having covered public safety as a reporter for five years, I learned that, more often than not, spates of crime in a particular area are often committed by the same individuals. Because residents aren’t reporting incidents at the times they are occurring and, apparently, are not sharing information with their neighbors, a failure to adequately communicate is likely feeding these crime sprees. If criminals are allowed to get away with their crimes, they’re going to keep committing crimes. By reporting suspicious activities and incidents of crime, you can help police collect data that will allow them to track trends. Some law enforcement agencies will issue public notifications if they notice a pattern. As a citizen, it will pay to be proactive and more aware of your surroundings. — Megan Hansen is editor of The Whidbey Exam iner. Reach her at mhansen@whidbeynewsgroup.com

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Be aware of scams at your front door Editor, There are many generous, charitable folks in Coupeville, but that does not mean they deserve to have their hard-earned money taken from them by deception. As I have chatted with friends and neighbors, a pattern of deception in our community has emerged that has been going on for at least two years, or since the Arts and Crafts Festival of 2012 and maybe before. Individuals are being approached by a middle-aged slim blond woman, (not a lady) and after a smile and friendly hello, she starts her story about how she has just been reunited with her children from CPS after a long time and they just need a few dollars to get back home, which is either on the mainland and maybe even across the mountains. It seems there are no laws against panhandling on the Island, unless they are aggressive and threatening. So when she is caught, the only thing security guards can do is ask her

to leave. I am certainly not averse to charity and gifts from the heart to those who have had difficulties in life. We all need a supportive hand from time to time, emotional and even financial. However, honesty is the key here. Lying about your circumstances to take money deceptively from kind folks is just wrong. Don’t be taken in by this woman’s scam.

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Please vote in favor of levy renewals Editor, The members of the board of the Community Foundation for Coupeville Public Schools want to encourage you to vote for the current levy proposals by the Coupeville School District. As citizens who work to support Coupeville students, we see how vital this levy is to the district. As taxpayers, we appreciate that

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these replacements for the current levies represent no increase in taxes. Not only do the levies need a majority approval, but they also need enough people voting to validate the election. Please be sure to fill out your ballot and return it. We see great things happening in the schools. These things need to continue and that won’t happen unless voters vote. Coupeville has a long history of solid support for their students, and we are confident the citizens of the district want to continue showing that the education of our young people is a priority and a great investment in our future. Please mail in your ballot today.

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Flowers can make great food crops toni grove sowin ’n’ the trowel

You don’t have to have a degree in botany to understand the relationship between the flower a plant produces to attract pollinators and the fruit, or seed-bearing structure, that develops as the end result of this vital insect/ plant meet and greet. What it comes down to is the more blossoms you have on your apple tree, the more apples you can expect to harvest in the fall. The more dandelions left

to mature in your lawn, the more dried seeds, or achenes, will drift off to spread their weedy wealth throughout the neighborhood, like tiny balloons, each topped with a frothy pappus of lighter than air fluff. You’ve probably noticed that when I use the term fruit I’m not just talking about strawberries and bananas, or apples and pears, but also about beans and corn kernels, tomatoes and cucumbers. Even if the thought of a bean being a fruit seems just plain wrong, I know you’ll agree with the notion that when it comes to flowers, the more of them on the plant, the merrier the resulting crop will be. Sure, there are times when you’ll want to limit the num-

There is no denying ice caps melting Editor, There is a lot of confusion about the arctic blast that has caused so much trouble in the eastern US lately. Some who don’t differentiate weather and climate see it as rationale to dispute global warming. So to clarify: “Weather”-—a local, short term (days) event. “Climate”— global and long term (decades). Now, while pipes froze in Indiana, bats were falling from the tress and kangaroos collapsing in Australia as the temperature hit 123 degrees. While in Brazil it was

OBITUARY Dr. Wm. H. Christianson Dr. Wm. H. Christianson passed away on Dec. 5, 2013 at Careage of Whidbey in Coupeville at 11:12 p.m. “Chris- Bill- Doc” was born in Seaview, Wash., on Sept. 13, 1925 to Dr. Victor and Orpha Christianson of Longview, Wash. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Patricia in Coupeville, their

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ber of flowers that grow to maturity. If you pinch off a few apple blossoms in each cluster the tree can devote its resources toward producing fewer but larger fruit. But having more blossoms from the get go is ideal. Sometimes, though, the flowers themselves are the food crop you really want to nurture. When was the last time you saw a clove seed? Do they produce berries, or seeds that look like boomerangs? I haven’t a clue. That’s because few growers let them get that far. The cloves we use in cooking and herbal medicine are the dried buds of an Indonesian tree. What you’re looking at when you examine one are four sepals spread wide at the end of a bit of stalk and

120 degrees forcing zoo keepers to feed their charges popsicles to keep them alive. Russia and Alaska are warmer then usual as well. A trend? You decide. I grew up in Michigan. These polar vortexes (we called them blizzards) used to occur every 5 to 10 years. Since 1990 they have become rare. The last one occurred almost 30 years ago. Consider that prior to 2000, there were an equal number of high and low temperature records set globally. In the first decade of this century that ratio went to 2:1 in favor of high temperatures. Since 2010, the ratio has climbed to 10:1. Recall that 2012 was the hottest year on record for the U.S. 2013 was a record hot

daughter Kim of Cathlamet, her daughter Kristin Iacono, her husband Mike and their daughters Isabella and Athena of Everett and sons Vic Christianson of Bellingham, and Ron Christianson, his wife Vicky and their children Andrew and Nicholas of Shoreline. His granddaughter, Kim’s daughter Elisa Kaye, his sister Phyllis Parsons and her husband Don Parsons, preceded Chris in death. He grew up in Longview and graduated from RA Long in 1943. He was an accomplished musician at an early age as both pianist and

surrounding a tiny unopened bud. Capers are also unopened flower buds. Instead of drying them we pickle them and sprinkle them on pizzas and put them in dishes that make you want to pucker. Broccoli and cauliflower are prime examples of plants we prize for their flowers. Their tiny buds grow in such dense clusters I wouldn’t be surprised to find some nongardeners have no idea what it is they’re really eating under that cheese sauce. It may be hard to imagine they were bred untold ages ago from the same mother plant along with cabbages, kale and Brussels sprouts, but just take a gander at a Dachshund and a Great Dane. After all, it’s a similar story Though they’re very pop-

year for Australia. Planting zones are moving north and new colors added to weather maps to reflect our warming globe. Consequence: Typhoon Haiyan set a record for meteorlogical violence. So, why should we care? While the climate denial machine continues to sow the seeds of doubt and reassure us that all is well, there is no denying that our polar ice cap is shrinking. In fact, it is shrinking so fast that we will likely see an ice-free arctic by 2016. Trouble will follow the loss of our planet’s sunshade. As it shrinks the heating of the ocean is accelerating. A University of Alaska study recently reported that global warm-

trombone player. At age 10 he played at the christening of the Kalakala Ferry. He served in the Army Air Force during World War II and was part of his unit’s band. A graduate of the University of Washington he began his first dental practice in Mountlake Terrace. He met the love of his life, Patricia Ward, through one of his first patients. They were married August 28, 1954 in Longview. They moved to start a new dental practice in Cathlamet in 1955, where they raised their daughter Kim and twins Vic and Ron. “Doc” was the town dentist for over 35 years.

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ular deep fried, stuffed with cheese and baked, or put in salads, soups and casseroles, I have a hard time getting behind the idea of picking squash blossoms for a meal. Do you want a plate of blossoms or a bushel of squash? Call me greedy, but there you have it. This list could go on and on, but I can’t leave out the queen of flowery food, the artichoke. In truth, those fleshy, butter-dipped “leaves” are really bracts, while the undeveloped flower consists of the heart and that annoying “hair” we all take great pains to scrape off with a knife before eating. Think ginormous thistle and you’ll get an idea of what they look like in bloom. If only those darned Canadian thistles were as tasty.

ing is causing methane to be released from the arctic twice as fast as anticipated. The Arctic Methane Emergency Group fears that we are headed for a methane eruption similar to the one that triggered the Permian Mass Extinction 252 million years ago. Ponder that for a moment then consider who to trust for scientific information, Donald Trump and the folks at Fox News or the National Academy of Sciences, established by Abe Lincoln to advise the country on scientific matters, 10 percent being Nobel laureates?

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Little Theatre kept him busy as the Villain or director. Retirement brought them to Coupeville in 1992. They found many new friends and enjoyed some winters in Arizona. His great sense of humor and ability to tell stories was a gift. He was a member of the Oak Harbor Elks Club and Lion’s. A memorial gathering was held in Shoreline for family and friends.

We are thankful for the wonderful staff at Careage of Whidbey for their compassionate care over the many months of care for Doc Chris. Memorial suggestion would be the Elisa Kay Scholarship at the Coupeville Art Center, 360-678-3396, for Kim’s daughter Elisa whose death at 16 was caused by a drunk driver.

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Hayes honored by law enforcement By Janis Reid Staff Reporter

Rep. Dave Hayes, RCamano, has been named 2013 Legislator of the Year for the House Republican Caucus by the Washington Council of Police and Sheriffs, or WACOPS. An assistant ranking member of the House Public Safety Committee, Hayes is in his first term. Hayes is also a sergeant with the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office and a former president and executive board member of WACOPS. “I believe one of the highest priorities of government must be to protect citizens and keep our streets and neighborhoods safe,” Hayes said.

“WACOPS is made up of men and women in law enforcement who are dedicated to protecting and serving our communities. “It is a great honor to be recognized by this statewide group and my peers in law enforcement.” Island County Commissioner Kelly Emerson, who represents Camano Island and North Whidbey Island, said that the feedback she has received from her constituency about Hayes is positive. “Since he took office he has been very responsive to our requests,” Emerson said. “I’m very pleased that he’s been honored. Most folks on Camano are really happy with all their representatives.” Sheriff Mark Brown,

who oversees public safety on both Whidbey and Camano Islands, said that Hayes is a “very honest, very straightforward” kind of legislator. “He brings a common sense approach to the legislative process that I think we need,” Brown said. “He thinks things through and he’s very genuine and insightful.” The award was issued during WACOPS’ Winter Membership Meeting last week in Olympia. Hayes was joined by several law enforcement officers from the Camano Island and Stanwood area, including Dave Osman, Jim Phillips, Rich Phillips and Joe Uhrich. “As a law enforcement officer and former president

of the Washington Council of Police and Sheriff’s, representative Hayes understands the interests of our members and is a great advocate of our issues in the Legislature,” said WACOPS President Craig Bulkley. “This award is to show our appreciation for his work to help law enforcement officers across the state of Washington in their efforts to protect and serve the public.” In addition to Hayes, WACOPS also recognized Sen. Kirk Pearson of the Senate Republican Caucus, Sen. Jeannie Darnielle of the Senate Democratic Caucus, and Rep. Marcus Riccelli of the House Democratic Caucus.

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New manager named for Ebey’s Landing reserve By Nathan Whalen Staff Reporter

After months of searching, Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve has a new manager.

On Friday, the Trust Board of Ebey’s Landing named Kristen Griffin as its new manager. Griffin is currently the Spokane City/County Historic Preservation Officer,

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for Historic Preservation. Griffin will replace Mark Preiss, who resigned in the summer of 2013 to take a position with the Glacier Park Conservancy in Montana. She was one of three finalists vying for the position. Trust Board members interviewed the finalists before making a decision last week. Griffin said she hopes to begin her new position in early February.

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Candidate steps up for county commissioner By Janis Reid Staff Reporter

North Whidbey Republican Richard Hannold says he will run for Island County commissioner for the same reason he joined the Navy. “I feel like maybe I can make a difference,” Hannold said Friday. Hannold filed with the state’s Public Disclosure Commission to run against Democrat Karla Jacks for Island County District No. 3, the position currently held by Kelly Emerson. Emerson said in December that she will not seek reelection in 2014 citing the toll the commute has taken on her personal life. Jacks, a Camano Island resident, announced in August her intention to run. Hannold, a retired Navy chief, said he’s been “very fortunate” to have been stationed at Whidbey Island Naval Air Station for his entire 21-year career. “I love it here,” he said. Hannold said he joined the Navy relatively late in life — at 29 — because “he felt he had missed something important” in his life, namely serving his country. Now a self-employed contractor, Hannold worked on the EA-6B Prowlers during his Navy career and has a background training new recruits on maintenance procedures. He was also elected to the Oak Harbor Christian

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Retired Navy Chief Richard Hannold has announced plans to run for Island County Board of Commissioners Distict 3 seat, currently held by Kelly Emerson. want to see yet another election proceed with an unopposed candidate. “I wasn’t going to let Karla Jacks run unopposed,” Hannold said. “We should give people a choice.” Even though he’s a registered Republican, Hannold said he wouldn’t necessarily follow party lines. “If the majority say this is the way it should be, that’s how I’ll vote,” Hannold said. “I think I might bring a lot of common sense and reason that the military breeds. That way we can get things

School board and served three years. Hannold said he decided to run for District 3, which comprises North Whidbey Island and Camano Island, for two reasons. First, Hannold said he doesn’t “like the direction politics are going” in this country. “You’re supposed to speak for the people you work for,” Hannold said. “These people don’t work for you, you work for them. A leader listens to his people.” Second, he said he didn’t

Freeland writer picks up Oscar nom

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Freeland resident Bob Nelson has one more nomination behind his name this awards season. Nelson was nominated for an Oscar in the best original screenplay category for his screenplay, “Nebraska.” Nelson is up against screenplays from “American Hustle,” “Blue Jasmine,” “Her” and “Dallas Buyers Club.” Nelson and the film was earlier nominated for categories in the Golden Globes, BAFTAs, Independent Spirit Awards and several others. “Nebraska” has also been nominated for five other categories in the Oscars including best motion picture, best director, best actor, best supporting actress and best achievement in cinematography. The 86th Oscars will air 5:30 p.m. Sunday, March 2.

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moving along.” Hannold referenced the Island County commissioners spat in 2013 over who served as chairperson. After repeatedly pressuring the other commissioners, Emerson was finally granted the role of chairwoman in July, only to be stripped of the title a few months later for disregarding board consensus. “Why is it important who the chair person is?” Hannold asked. “You should be talking about issues.” Not planning to raise

much money for his campaign, Hannold said he’s looking at “going at this old school” with door knocking and talking to residents. Hannold said he’s not as familiar with Camano Island as he’d like to be. But, by Nov. 4, he plans to be very familiar with the concerns and ideas of residents throughout District 3. Emerson said that she believes that District 3 is a “conservative district” and that the constituents will “continue to enjoy conservative representation.” “I hope that they continue to elect conservative government representation because I think the country will be better off,” Emerson said. “We can’t afford big government — I hope people are seeing that.” Hannold made headlines in 2006 when he and his wife, Amy, were the victims of William Dean Adams, a Monroe attorney who was convicted of forging court documents. Hannold was in the process of adopting this wife’s son, Ben, when they discovered that the appropriate paperwork wasn’t filed. “We put our complete faith and trust in Mr. Adams that this was going to be handled prior to my deployment to Afghanistan,” Hannold said in 2006. Adopted as a child himself, Hannold said he was familiar with the process and

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Coupeville aims to jump back into playoff race

Girls thump Falls, lose to King’s

By Jim Waller Staff reporter

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Buoyed by an impressive all-around game, the Coupeville High School girls basketball team won 48-19 at Granite Falls Tuesday, Jan. 14, but the Wolves fell 67-33 to first-place King’s in Coupeville Friday, Jan. 17. The Granite Falls’ game featured many positives for Coupeville, with defense shining brightest. Coupeville held the Tigers to only seven first-half points, leading 17-4 and 34-7 at the quarters. The Wolves managed to top that effort by blanking Granite Falls in the third period to go up 42-7. Coupeville coach David King said the goal was to disrupt the Tigers’ offense by changing defenses. Zone and man-to-man presses led to many steals and easy baskets for his club. Coupeville finished the game with 17 steals, six from Bree Messner and four by Kacie Kiel. The Wolves collected 43 rebounds, with an incredible 25 at the offensive end, even with starting post Hailey Hammer missing the game with an injury. Makana Stone led the assault on the boards with 12 rebounds, Monica Vidoni added eight, Kiel seven and Amanda Fabrizi six. In the first quarter, Stone scored seven points and Kiel, who started for Hammer, five to get the Wolves going. Vidoni scored six secondquarter points to keep the Wolves’ offense humming heading into halftime. Stone finished with 14 points, Kiel seven, Vidoni six, Fabrizi six, Maddi Strasburg five, Messner four, Julia Myers four and Wynter Thorne two.

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Coupeville’s Madeline Strasburg shoots a jumper in the Wolves’ game with King’s Friday. Kimberly Martinez paced the Tigers with 12 points, all in the fourth quarter. King’s, ranked sixth in the state 1A poll, used a fullcourt defense to pressure the Wolves into 35 turnovers.

“I think we handled the press well, we just seemed to play at their pace and threw the ball away,” King said. King’s took advantage of the Coupeville mistakes to race to a 19-10 first-quarter lead, and then went into

Struebel to play football for Central Washington University Coupeville senior Nick Streubel verbally committed Jan. 19 to play football for Central Washington University. After a recruiting trip to Ellensburg last weekend, Streubel agreed to accept the Wildcats’ scholarship offer. This fall Streubel was named to the Associated Press 1A all-state team as a second-

team offensive lineman. Central Washington University plays in the NCAA Division II Great Northwest Athletic Conference, which includes Western Oregon, Dixie State (Utah), Simon Fraser (B.C.), Humbolt State (California) and Azusa Pacific (California) in football.

halftime ahead 33-17. The Knights (7-0, 10-3) continued to pull away in the second half, outscoring the Wolves 17-8 in both the third and fourth quarters. Stone recorded a doubledouble with 10 points and 10 rebounds. Fabrizi led the scorers with 11 points; Messner had seven, Kiel four and Myers one. The Wolves (3-4, 6-6) host Lakewood (3-4, 3-9) at 6:45 p.m. Friday, Jan. 24, then travel to South Whidbey (1-6, 2-10) at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28.

The next stretch of games are critical for the Coupeville High School boys basketball team if it wants to secure a berth in the postseason. The Wolves are currently 0-7 in league play with six games left and must finish in the top two among the three 1A schools in the Cascade Conference to move on to the district tournament. Coupeville can not catch one of the 1A schools, King’s, which is in first place. It can run down 1A South Whidbey, which sits two games ahead of the Wolves with a 2-5 league mark. The island rivals collide at 6:45 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28, in Langley. South Whidbey tripped the Wolves 67-53 Dec. 17 in Coupeville. Before the Wolves head to South Whidbey, they go to Lakewood at 6:45 p.m. Friday, Jan. 21. The Cougars appear to be the most beatable of the other Cascade Conference foes. They, like South Whidbey, own a 2-5 league record. They, too, defeated the Wolves in Coupeville earlier this year, winning 52-47 Dec. 13. “People say we have nothing to lose,” Coupeville coach Anthony Smith said. “Well, we do. We need those wins for a playoff spot. “We will play one game at a time and see how the chips match up. The kids are going to lay it all out there.” Last week, Coupeville lost 79-52 to Granite Falls at home Tuesday and 60-26 at King’s Friday. This Tuesday’s results at Cedarcrest were not available at press time. The Wolves tangle with King’s again at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, in Coupeville. Against Granite Falls, the Tigers (3-4, 6-7) outscored Coupeville 26-15 in the tideturning third period and 4321 in the second half to roll to the easy win after a tight first half. The Wolves hung around early, matching each Granite Falls push with a run of their own. The Tigers went up 7-0, then the Wolves answered to go up 8-7. Granite Falls then led 13-8 and Coupeville tied it at 15. Next, the Tigers moved ahead 26-20, and the Wolves

evened the score midway through the second period. From that point, Coupeville failed to respond. Granite Falls led 36-31 at halftime, then scored the first nine points of the third quarter and was never threatened. The Tigers’ Evan West scored 10 points and KC Spencer seven in the third period to guide the breakaway. Spencer added eight in the fourth on the way to a gamehigh 23 points, one more than West. Turnovers plagued Coupeville throughout, even when the Wolves were in the game in the first half. Ten of the Tigers first-half points came on lay-ins after Coupeville turnovers. “Give Granite credit, they took us out of our game,” Smith said. The Tigers used a fullcourt press and a ball-hawking half court man-to-man defense to harass the Wolves. “The press bothered us, but I don’t know why,” Smith said. “Everybody has to get in the same page.” “We played well in the first half,” Smith said. “The second half, for some reason, has been our nemesis.” Anthony Bergeron led Coupeville with 14 points and 13 rebounds. Morgan Payne came off the bench and provided some offensive punch with 11 points. Nick Streubel added eight points and six rebounds. Gavin O’Keefe scored seven points, Joel Walstad four and Wiley Hesselgrave two. Against King’s, the thirdranked Knights (5-1, 10-2) broke out of the gate for a 19-5 first-period lead and led 37-15 at halftime. The second half began well for the Wolves, matching King’s with 11 points in the third quarter, then things went south again in the fourth when they failed to score. The Wolves were hurt by 23 turnovers and shot only 20 percent, Smith said. Bergeron scored 10 points for the Wolves, Streubel had six, Hesselgrave five, Aaron Trumbull two, O’Keefe two and Payne one.

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Veteran’s Coffee Club meeting, 9 a.m., Jan. 30, Harbor Tower Village, 100 E. Whidbey Ave., Oak Harbor. Meets every Thursday. Join fellow local veterans for coffee and baked goods. 360675-2569.

LEGO Play Day, 1 p.m., Jan. 30, Oak Harbor Library. Build,

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Blood drive, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Jan. 27, First United Methodist Church, 1050 S.E. Ireland St., Oak Harbor. Oak Harbor Lions Club will sponsor a blood drive for the Puget Sound Blood Center. At this time of year, the supply of blood available drops drastically. Walk-ins are welcome

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Loon field trip at Deception Pass, 9 a.m., Jan. 25, north end of West Beach parking lot, Deception Pass State Park. The Whidbey Audubon Society invites interested people to a field trip in hopes of seeing hundreds of Red-throated Loons gathering to feed in the outflowing current of Deception Pass. Participants can expect to see a lot of other birds on the beach and through the forest. Dress warmly and bring binoculars or a spotting scope if you have any. Depending on weather and interest, the trip will end at about noon, with a possible stop at Dugualla Bay on the way back toward

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Island County Historical Society annual membership meeting, 1-3 p.m., Jan. 28, Coupeville Library. Several new board members will be elected, and a report on museum business in 2013 will be featured. 360-678-3310, or ed-ichs@whidbey.net, or www.islandhistory.org

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Whidbey Community Chorus spring registration, 5-7 p.m., Jan. 26, First United Methodist Church, 1050 S.E. Ireland St., Oak Harbor. The Whidbey Community Chorus, under the direction of Chet Hansen, invites singers to join the chorus in preparing for its annual spring concerts. Chorus registration will be held Jan. 26. Weekly practices are on Sunday evenings at the First United Methodist Church, and concerts are scheduled for May 2 and 4. 360-678-4148, or www.whidbeycommchorus.org

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Toddler story time, 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., Jan. 28, Oak Harbor Library. Program for children ages 24 months to 36 months. Playtime or craft follows. Caregiver is required. 360-675-5115, or www.snoisle.org

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Celebrate Spirit of Writing, 5:30 p.m., Feb. 3, Coupeville Library. Winners of the Spirit of Writing contest read from their new anthology, published in “The Spirit of Writing 2013.” Refreshments to follow. All events are free and open to the public. Supported by Friends of the Coupeville Library. 360-678-4911, or www.sno-isle.org

Music teachers forum, 9:30 a.m., Jan. 28, 1166 McDonald Ave., Oak Harbor. Whidbey Island Chapter meeting of Washington State Music Teachers Association will be held at the home of Natasha Vanderlinden. “Music Teachers: Forum on Memorization” for all music teachers. Come and participate in a sharing of ideas and tips on the topic of memorization. 1166 Donald Ave. Oak Harbor. $5. lighthousepianostudio@hotmail. com, or www.wsmta.org

Citizens’ Climate Lobby, Whidbey Chapter, 10 a.m.noon, Feb. 1, Coupeville Library. Monthly meeting to begin with national phone conference, then local events. All interested citizens welcome. 360-679-6778, or rjhallahan@hotmail.com, or www. citizensclimatelobby.org

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Star Party, begins at dark, Jan. 24, Fort Nugent Park, 2075 S.W. Fort Nugent Road, Oak Harbor. Explore the night sky and view distant galaxies, planets and nebulas at this free public Star Party hosted by the Island County Astro-

Whidbey Asperger’s family support group meeting, 1 p.m., Jan. 25, Trinity Lutheran Church, Freeland. For those who have Asperger’s Syndrome (within the autistic spectrum of disorders), high school aged and older. All parents and caretakers of Asperger’s children of any ages are encouraged to come. Meetings are held the second and fourth Saturdays of each month. 360-221-7972.

Whidbey Children’s Theater production, “Disney’s 101 Dalmations,” 7:30 p.m., Jan. 24, Whidbey Children’s Theater, Langley. Young performers from second to fifth grade bring this classic to life on stage, with all the songs, adventure, and adorable puppies you could ever wish for. Directed by Whidbey newcomer Lisa Nakama. Performances are Jan. 24, 25, 26, 31 and Feb. 1-2. Friday and Saturday shows start at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday shows are at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for seniors and $8 for students. There will be a special family show on Feb. 1 when all seats will be $8. Tickets may be purchased at our website www.whidbeychildrenstheater.org or by visiting BrownPaperTickets. com and searching for “101 Dalmatians.”

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Art lesson, Introduction to Encaustic Painting, 1 p.m., Jan. 24, Freeland Library. Encaustic artist Ron Ward will introduce tools and demonstrate the methods for creating in this unique medium. Participants will have the opportunity to try their hand as well. Space is limited, so please preregister. Free. 360331-7323, or tmiller@sno-isle. org

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Diabetes Health Group lecture, 6:30 p.m., Jan. 27, Whidbey General Hospital board room, Coupeville. “Diabetes and Kidney Function” is topic. There will also be time for general questions and discussion. milled@whidbeygen.org

Night of the Arts, 6-7 p.m., Jan. 23, Oak Harbor Middle School cafeteria. Art show displaying best submitted art this semester from middle school art students in the Oak Harbor School District. Food and drinks will be served. Free.

Ways of Whales workshop, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Jan. 25, Coupeville Middle School Performing Arts Center. Join Orca Network for the annual Ways of Whales workshop on Whidbey Island. The 2014 Ways of Whales workshop will focus on endangered Southern Resident orcas, and the endangered salmon they depend upon for survival. More information and registration available on the website. $30, or $25 senior/student. 360331-3543, or susan@orcanetwork.org

Writing for children workshop, 6:30-8 p.m., Jan. 30, Skagit Valley College Mount Vernon campus. Local author Lois V. Harris teaches “Shining the Spotlight on Children’s Concept Books, Picture Books and Storybooks,” a workshop for writers and writers who also illustrate. $49. 360-416-7638, or Tee. DavisOverby@skagit.edu

Ham radio license class, 5 p.m., Feb. 1, Island County Commissioner’s hearing room, 1 N.E. 6th St., Coupeville. A two-day class on the federal rules and technical information necessary to pass the entry level Federal Communications Commission license exam. Also takes place Feb. 8. For more information, contact Sousa at 360-6754867or email at n7axj@w7avm. org

Holland-American Koffie Klets group meeting, 3-5 p.m., Jan. 23, San Remo Restaurant, Oak Harbor. Meeting for those interested in sharing stories about Dutch heritage. 360-675-2552 or email beppejan7@comcast.net

Asian Travels: China Update 2013, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Jan. 27, Coupeville Library. Learn and discover new information on Beijing, Xian, Shanghai and China in general through the recent travels of intrepid traveler Gerald Kovacich. Q&A session to follow. 360-678-4911, or lfranzen@ sno-isle.org

Mystery book lovers discussion, 3 p.m., Jan. 30, Oak Harbor Library. Share your love of mysteries. Join the discussion of mysteries by Peter May. Books available for checkout at the library. Funded by Friends of the Oak Harbor Library. 360-675-5115.

Saratoga Chamber orchestra preview, 2 p.m., Jan. 23, Freeland Library. Attend for an opportunity to meet Chao Li, one of three finalists for the position of artistic director and conductor of the Saratoga Chamber Orchestra. Li will give a talk about the upcoming “Brahms #1” concert in an informal meet and greet with the community. The concert will feature music of Puccini, Chausson and Brahms with guest soloist Whidbey’s own Gloria Ferry-Brennan on violin. Free. 360-331-7323, or tmiller@sno-isle.org

Whidbey Playhouse mystery, opening night for Book of Days, 7:30 p.m., Jan. 24, Whidbey Playhouse, Oak Harbor. Directed by Kevin Wm. Meyer and produced by Allenda Jenkins. Book of Days is a compassionate story of a small town dominated by a cheese plant, a fundamentalist church, and a community theater. When the owner of the cheese plant dies mysteriously in a hunting accident, Ruth, his bookkeeper, suspects murder. Cast as Joan of Arc in a local production of George Bernard Shaw’s St. Joan, Ruth takes on the attributes of her character and begins a one-woman campaign to see justice done. Show runs every Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2:30 p.m. through Feb. 9. Tickets are $16. 360679-2237.

Ball,” 6 p.m., Feb. 1, Coupeville Rec Hall. Fundraiser for the “Heart of a Women” heartwise screening at Whidbey General. Fun event to support local women. Eat, drink and dance to DJ Moose Mobile Music. Special entertainment by local Whidbey General Hospital EMTs and Central Whidbey Firefighters. $50. 360-240-2878.

create, and share with other LEGO lovers. For children 5 and older. Free. 360-6755115.

Coupeville Lions Club blood drive, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Jan. 23, Coupeville United Methodist Church, 608 N. Main St. One pint of blood can save three lives. To donate, just drop in or schedule an appointment: DonorSched@ psbc.org. For more info call Sue Hartin 503-789-3595 or 360-678-4105.

but appointments will have priority at registration. Make your appointment at Do norSched@psbc.org or call 1-800-398-7888. Please note a recent change in registration: Photo ID or your Donor Card is required to donate. As always, there will be treats and beverages for all donors. 360-279-2802.

Oak Harbor. Meet at 9 a.m. at the north end of West Beach parking lot, Deception Pass State Park. To carpool, meet at 8 a.m. at Coupeville Prairie Station Transit Park on the east side of South Main Street; or at 8:30 at Windjammer Park in Oak Harbor at the end of South Beeksma near the water. A Discover Pass will be needed for those cars parking at Deception Pass State Park. Trip leaders are Sarah Schmidt and Steve Ellis. Contact Sarah Schmidt at 360-678-8396; 4bats@ixoreus.com

Veteran’s Coffee Club meeting, 9 a.m., Jan. 23, Harbor Tower Village, 100 E. Whidbey Ave., Oak Harbor. Meets every Thursday. Join fellow local veterans for coffee and baked goods. 360675-2569.

nomical Society. No telescope is needed and people of all ages are welcome to attend. Be sure and dress warmly and note that the event will be canceled if the weather is cloudy. 360-6797664, or icaspub@juno.com, or www.icas-wa.webs.com

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Ways of the Whales seminar to focus on health of resident Orca populations The health of a population of orcas will be the focal point of an upcoming 12th annual Ways of the Whales Workshop that takes place this weekend in Coupeville. The Southern resident orcas, along with the endangered salmon they need for survival, will be talked about during the one-day conference. “We basically need to change the way we manage our salmon,” said Susan Berta of the Orca Network, which is organizing the event. She acknowledged the complexities of the issue considering the local, state, federal and Native American tribes involved in managing salmon. She said there are currently around 80 southern resident orcas that can be seen around Whidbey Island. That number is down from around 100 in the late 1990s. She said the southern resident orcas favor eating

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chinook salmon. The Ways of the Whales Workshop has gathered several experts to serve as panelists. Those experts include: • Ken Balcomb, Center for Whale Research — No Fish, No Blackfish • Lynn Barre, NOAA Fisheries — Southern Resident Orca Recovery Plan • Joseph Bogaard, Save Our Wild Salmon — Salmon Recovery • Howard Garrett, Orca Network — Lolita and Blackfish updates • Florian Graner, SeaLife Productions — Salish Sea orca/salmon video • Brad Hanson, NOAA Fisheries NWFSC — Southern Resident orcas and their prey • Jim Lichatowich, author of Salmon, People and Place The workshop takes place from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Coupeville Middle and High School Performing Arts Center, 501 S. Main St. Cost for the workshop is $30 and $25 for students and seniors. Preregistration is recommended. Go to www.orcanetwork. org for more information.

How to better interpret what you hear from scientists

E. Kirsten Peters Rock Doc We live in an age shaped by scientific research. Medical practice, for example, changes a bit each year because of new discoveries in the laboratory or in drug trials. We have come to expect progress in a variety of technical fields, and science often lives up to our hopes for it. But science can also falter. One of the challenges for non-scientists — whom I call “normal people” — must address is how to interpret new scientific studies. Which ones contain valuable information that should influence our activities or government policies? Which can be put on the back burner of our minds, awaiting further evidence? The matter is both important and sometimes quite practical. Scientific studies claim to address many things that truly matter. Should you be tak-

ing a statin drug? Is global climate warming? What is causing the deaths of so many honeybees? What’s the best way to try to lose weight? Recently the prestigious journal Nature ran a piece about what non-scientists need to know when they hear about the results of scientific studies. The point isn’t to make everyone into a scientist, but to sketch some of the basic limits of scientific work so that the general public can better interpret the results of technical research. The Nature piece featured 20 concepts to be borne in mind when hearing about the conclusions of scientific research. I can’t go through all 20 ideas here, but I’ll give you a sampling of some of those I think most important. Chance can cause substantial variation. Scientists spend their days looking for patterns in data and in the natural world. We scientists are always trying to answer the basic question, what is the cause of patterns embedded in the world around us? But when we evaluate data, we must bear in mind that sometimes the world changes more due to chance than due to some specific cause. This means the general public sometimes needs to be patient and await confirmation of results from other

studies. Bigger sample size is generally better. It may cost more to have a large sample size in a study, but bigger is usually better in terms of the reliability of results. A drug trail involving only a dozen people is unlikely to be as valid as one involving 600 people. This is particularly important in fields like medicine where there are substantial variations between subjects. Measurements are not exact. It’s common in science to report a measurement plus an estimate of the error involved in making that measurement. Thus, a scientist doesn’t say an object is 8.5 inches wide, but 8.5 inches wide, give-or-take an eighth of an inch. We do this because if the measurement being reported is a small value, it may be swamped by the error possible in the measurement. The example the Nature piece gave for this idea is the kind of report you may hear on the news, something like, “The economy grew by 0.13 percent last month.” That number is so small and the error involved in such matters is so substantial, there is a chance the economy may actually have shrunk. Identifying two patterns doesn’t necessary mean one is caused by the other. It’s easy to ascribe meaning to patterns we see in the world

around us. But just because we can see two patterns, it doesn’t mean one causes the other. It’s possible that both of the patterns identified in a study are caused by a third factor, sometimes called a confounding variable. Scientists are human. Scientists are people. We do our best, but that doesn’t make us perfect. Scientists have several reasons to try to promote the work that’s been done, quite apart from whatever merit it may have. Scientists want to have successful careers and that means promoting results obtained in the lab or field. For some scientists, professional status really matters, and for most scientists today, further funding is an issue always kept in mind. It’s important for the general public to bear in mind some of the limits of science. Technical research is still the best way we have of understanding the natural world, an approach that brings us astonishing advances every few years. But a scientist — and science itself — is not perfect. Dr. E. Kirsten Peters, a native of the rural Northwest, was trained as a geologist at Princeton and Harvard. This column is a service of the College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences at Washington State University.

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LEGAL NOTICES WE ARE A DEBT C O L L E C TO R . T H l S COMMUNICATION IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMAT I O N O B TA I N E D WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE I NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Bishop, White, M a r s h a l l & We i b e l , P.S. will on February 21,2014 at 10:00 am at the main entrance to City Hall, 865 SE Barrington Drive, in the City of Oak Harbor located at Island County, State of Washington, sell at public auction to t h e h i g h e s t b i d d e r, payable at the time of sale, the following described real property, situated in Island County, State of Washington, to-wit; LOT 59, PLAT OF LIVINGSTON BAY DIV. N O. 1 , AC C O R D I N G TO THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN VOUME 11 OF P L AT S , PA G E 2 7 , RECORDS OF I S L A N D C O U N T Y, WASHINGTON. SITUAT E I N I S L A N D COUNTY, WASHINGTON. which is subject to that

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certain Deed of Trust dated September 21, 2005, recorded September 27, 2005, under Auditor’s File No. 4148961 records of Island County, Washington, from Gail E Davis, An Unmarried Woman, as Grantor, to Chicago Title, as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of Mor tgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. is a separate corporation that is acting solely as a n o m i n e e fo r G r e e n Point Mortgage Funding, Inc and its successors and assigns as beneficiary. Nationstar Mortgage, LLC is not the beneficiary of the deed of trust. The sale will be made without any warranty concerning the title to, or the condition ofthe property. II No action commenced by the Beneficiary ofthe Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason ofthe Grantor’s default on the obligation secured by the Deed ofTrust. III The default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/are as follows: i) Failure to pay the following amounts, now in arrears: Amount due to reinstate by 10/17/2013 Delinquent Monthly Pay m e n t s D u e f r o m 12/1/2010 through 10/1/2013: 35 payment(s) at $1059.35 Total: 37,077.25 Accrued Late Charges: $ 953.46 Corporate Advances 1,363.30 TOTAL DEFAULT $39.394.01 ii) Default Delinquent Homeowner’s Assessment Lien, plus interest and penalties. Description of Action Required to Cure and Documentation N e c e s s a r y t o S h ow Cure Proof of Payoff Evidence/Proof must be provided that the delinquency has been brought current. IV The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: $203,393.76, together with interest from November 1, 2010 as provided in the note or other instrument, and such other costs and fees as are due under the note or other instrument secured, and a s a r e p r o v i d e d by statute. V The above described real proper ty will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the 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 February 21, 2014. T h e p ay m e n t s, l a t e charges, or other defaults must be cured by

February 10, 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 February 10, 2014 (11 days before the sale date) the default(s) as set forth in paragraph III, together with any subsequent payments, late charges, or other defaults, is/are cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. Payment must be in cash or with cashier’s or certified checks from a State or federally char tered bank. The sale may be terminated any time after February 10, 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 interest secured by the D e e d o f Tr u s t , p l u s costs, fees, and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms ofthe obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI A written notice of default was transmitted by the beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): Gail E Davis 8 7 1 L i v i n g s t o n B ay Shore Dr C a m a n o I s l a n d , WA 98282 John Doe Unknown Spouse of Gail E Davis 8 7 1 L i v i n g s t o n B ay Shore Dr C a m a n o I s l a n d , WA 98282 Gail E Davis 4227 E Andrea Dr Cave Creek, AZ 85331 John Doe Unknown Spouse of Gail E Davis 4227 E Andrea Dr Cave Creek, AZ 85331 Gail E Davis C/O Kris Boyd, Attorney 8 7 1 L i v i n g s t o n B ay Shore Dr C a m a n o I s l a n d , WA 98282 Gail E Davis C/O Kris Boyd, Attorney 8275 E Bell Rd #2204 Scottsdale, AZ 85260 Gail E Davis C/O Kris Boyd, Attorney 4227 E Andrea Dr Cave Creek, AZ 85331 Gail E Davis 8275 E Bell Rd #2204 Scottsdale, AZ 85260 John Doe Unknown Spouse of Gail E Davis 8275 E Bell Rd #2204 Scottsdale, AZ 85260 Washington Duplexes LTD Partnership 1 8 7 1 L i v i n g s t o n B ay Shore Dr C a m a n o I s l a n d , WA 98282 Washington Duplexes LTD Partnership 1 8275 E Bell Rd #2204 Scottsdale, AZ 85260 Washington Duplexes LTD Partnership 1 C/O John Shroeder, Registered Agent

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4506B 120th St NE Marysville, WA 98271 by both first class and cer tified mail on August 22, 2013, proof of which is in the possession of the Tr ustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally ser ved on August 22, 2013, with said written notice of default or the written notice of default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real proper ty described in paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII T h e Tr u s t e e w h o s e name and address are set forth will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above-described property. IX Anyone having any objections to this sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard

LEGAL NOTICES as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds fo r i n va l i d a t i n g t h e Trustee’s sale. X N OT I C E TO O C C U PANTS OR TENANTS The purchaser at the Trustee’s Sale is entitled to possession of the proper ty on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the deed of trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. If the Trustee’s Sale is set aside for any reason, the submitted bid will be for thwith returned without interest and the bidder will have no right to purc h a s e t h e p r o p e r t y. Recovery of the bid amount without interest

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constitutes the limit ofthe bidder’s recourse a g a i n s t t h e Tr u s t e e and/or the Beneficiary. XI NOTICE TO ALL PERSONS AND PARTIES WHO ARE GUARANTORS OF THE OBLIGATIONS SECURED BY THIS DEED OF TRUST: (1) The Guarantor may be liable for a deficiency judgment to the extent the sale price obtained at the Trustee’s Sale is less than the debt secured by the Deed of Trust; (2) The Guarantor has the same rights to reinstate the debt, cure the default, or repay the debt as is given to the grantor in order to a v o i d t h e t r u s t e e ’s sale; (3) The Guarantor will have no right to redeem the proper ty a f t e r t h e Tr u s t e e ’s Sale; (4) Subject to such longer periods as a r e p r ov i d e d i n t h e Washington Deed of Tr u s t A c t , C h a p t e r 61.24 RCW, any action brought to enforce a guaranty must be commenced within one year after the Trustee’s Sale, or the last Trustee’s Sale under any deed of trust granted to secure the same debt; and (5) In any action for a deficiency, the Guarantor will have the right to establish the fair value of the property as of the date of the Tr ustee’s Sale, less prior liens and encumbrances, and to limit its liability for a deficiency to the difference between the debt and the greater of such fair value or the sale price paid at the Trustee’s Sale, plus interest and costs. XII NOTICE THlS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE S A L E O F YO U R HOME. Yo u h a v e o n l y 2 0 DAYS from the recording date on this notice to pursue mediation. D O N O T D E L A Y. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR A N AT TO R N E Y L I C E N S E D I N WA S H INGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you are eligible and it m ay h e l p y o u s a ve your home. See below fo r s a fe s o u r c e s o f 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: T e l e p h o n e : (1-877-894-4663) Website: http://www.wshfc.org/b uyers/counseling.htm The United States Depar tment of Housing

and Urban Development: T e l e p h o n e : (1-800-569-4287) Website: http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/hcc/fc/ind ex . c f m ? we b L i s t A c tion=search&searchstate= WA&filterSvc=dfc The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys: T e l e p h o n e : (1-800-606-4819) Website: http://nwjustice.org/what-clear DAT E : O c t o b e r 1 7 , 2013. B I S H O P, W H I T E , MARSHALL & WEIBEL, PS., Successor Trustee By:/s/William L. Bishop, Jr. William L. Bishop, Jr. 720 Olive Way, Suite 1201 Seattle, WA 98101 (206) 622-7527 State of Washington ss. County of King On this 17th day of Oct o b e r, 2 0 1 3 , b e fo r e me, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for the State of Washington, duly commissioned and sworn, personally appeared William L. Bishop, Jr., to me known to be an Officer of Bishop, White, M a r s h a l l & We i b e l , P.S., the cor poration that executed the foregoing instrument and acknowledged the said instrument to be the free and voluntary act and deed of said corporation, for the uses and purposes therein mentioned, and on oath states that they are authorized to execute the said instrument. WITNESS my hand and official seal hereto a f f i xe d t h e d ay a n d year first above written. /s/Cassandra Sue Jansen-Olliges Name: Cassandra Sue Jansen-Olliges N OTA RY P U B L I C i n and for the State of Wa s h i n g t o n a t K i n g County My Appt. Exp: 10/17/2013 Legal No. 535879 Published: The Whidbey Examiner January 23 and February 13, 2014.

NOTICE IS NOT AN AT T E M P T TO C O L LECT A DEBT BUT IS INTENDED ONLY TO R E L AY I N F O R M A TION REGARDING YO U R D E E D O F TRUST. NOTICE: IF YOU ARE PERSONALLY LIABLE TO PAY THIS OBLIG AT I O N , W E W I S H T O I N F O R M YO U T H AT W E A R E A DEBT COLLECTOR. ANY INFORMATION YOU PROVIDE TO US WILL BE USED FOR THE PURPOSES OF FORECLOSING THE DEED OF TRUST MENTIONED BELOW. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE I NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Bishop, Marshall & Weibel, P.S. for mer ly known as Bishop, White, Marshall & Weibel, P.S. will on Februar y 21, 2014 at 10:00 am at the main entrance to City Hall, 865 SE Barrington Drive, in the City of Oak Harbor located at Island County, State of Washington, sell at public auction to t h e h i g h e s t b i d d e r, payable, at the time of sale, the following described real property, situated in Island County, State of Washington, to-wit; T H AT P O RT I O N O F THE NORTHEAST Q UA RT E R O F T H E NORTHWEST Q UA RT E R O F T H E NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 16, TOWNSHIP 29 N O RT H , R A N G E 3 , EAST OF THE WILLAMETTE MERIDIAN, LYING N O R T H E A S T E R LY OF THE RIGHT-OFWAY F O R C O U N T Y ROAD KNOWN AS COLES ROAD. EXCEPT RIGHT-OFWAY F O R C O U N T Y ROAD KNOWN AS COLES ROAD. ALSO EXCEPT THE EAST 10 FEET THEREOF. which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated June 19, 2007, recorded June 25, 2007, under Auditor’s File No. 4205379 records of Island County, Washington, from Shawn Ogle and Crystal Ogle, Husband and Wife, as Grantor, to First American Title of Island County, as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of Mor tgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. is a separate corporation that is acting solely as a nominee for BrooksAmerica Mortgage Corporation and its successors and assigns as beneficiary. Nationstar Mor tgage LLC is now the beneficiar y of the Deed of Trust. The sale will be made without any warranty concerning the title to, or the condition of the property. II No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by

reason of the Grantor’s default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust. III The default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/are as follows: i) Failure to pay the following amounts, now in arrears: Amount due to reinstate by November 18, 2013 Delinquent Monthly Pay m e n t s D u e f r o m 12/1/2010 through 11/1/2013: 5 payment(s) at $2458.99 14 payment(s) at $4445.42 1 payment(s) at $4628.87 11 payment(s) at $1769.04 1 payment(s) at $1648.60 4 payment(s) at $1737.19 Total: $107,216.50 Accrued Late Charges: $738.02 Corporate Advances $2,526.80 Escrow Advance $425.97 Subtotal $110,907.29 Less Suspense Balance ($ 688.05) TOTAL DEFAULT $110,219.24 IV The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: $587,099.35, together with interest from November 1, 2010 as provided in the note or other instrument, and such other costs and fees as are due under the note or other instrument secured, and a s a r e p r o v i d e d by statute. V The above described real proper ty will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the 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 February 21, 2014. T h e p ay m e n t s, l a t e charges, or other defaults must be cured by February 10, 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 February 10, 2014 (11 days before the sale date) the default(s) as set forth in paragraph Ill, together with any subsequent payments, late charges, or other defaults, is/are cured and the Tr u s t e e ’s f e e s a n d costs are paid. Payment must be in cash or with cashier’s or certified checks from a State or federally chartered bank. The sale may be terminated any time after February 10, 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

interest secured by the 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(es): Crystal Ogle 3415 Rabbit Run Langley, WA 98260 Shawn Ogle 3415 Rabbit Run Langley, WA 98260 Crystal Ogle 5612 Deer Run Rd Langley, WA 98260 Shawn Ogle 5612 Deer Run Rd Langley, WA 98260 Crystal Ogle 7149 Maxwelton Rd Clinton, WA 98236 Shawn Ogle 7149 Maxwelton Rd Clinton, WA 98236 Crystal Ogle PO Box 212 Clinton, WA 98236 Shawn Ogle PO Box 212 Clinton, WA 98236 Shawn Ogle C/O Melissa A Huelsman, Attorney 705 2nd Ave Ste 601 Seattle, WA 98104 Crystal Ogle C/O Melissa A Huelsman, Attorney 705 2nd Ave Ste 601 Seattle, WA 98104 Virginia A. Burdette Trustee 600 Stewart St Ste 1300 Seattle, WA 98101 by both first class and certified mail on April 8, 2013, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served on April 8, 2013, 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 T h e Tr u s t e e w h o s e name and address are set forth will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII Thc effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above-described property. IX Anyone having any objections to this sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds fo r i n va l i d a t i n g t h e Trustee’s sale. X N OT I C E TO O C C U PANTS OR TENANTS Thc purchaser at the

Trustee’s Sale is entitled to possession of the proper ty on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the deed of trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. If the Trustee’s Sale is set aside for any reason, the submitted bid will be for thwith returned without interest and the bidder will have no right to purc h a s e t h e p r o p e r t y. Recovery of the bid amount without interest constitutes the limit of the bidder’s recourse a g a i n s t t h e Tr u s t e e and/or the Beneficiary. XI NOTICE TO ALL PERSONS AND PARTIES WHO ARE GUARANTORS OF THE OBLIGATIONS SECURED BY THIS DEED OF TRUST: (1) The Guarantor may be liable for a deficiency judgment to the extent the sale price obtained at the Trustee’s Sale is less than the debt secured by the Deed of Trust; (2) The Guarantor has the same rights to reinstate the debt, cure the default, or repay the debt as is given to the grantor in order to a v o i d t h e t r u s t e e ’s sale; (3) The Guarantor will have no right to redeem the property after the Trustee’s Sale; (4) Subject to such longer periods as are provided in the Washington Deed of Tr u s t A c t , C h a p t e r 61.24 RCW, any action brought to enforce a guaranty must be commenced within one year after the Trustee’s Sale, or the last Trustee’s Sale under any deed of trust granted to secure the same debt; and (5) In any action for a deficiency, the Guarantor will have the right to establish the fair value of the property as of the date of the Tr ustee’s Sale, less prior liens and encumbrances, and to limit its liability for a deficiency to the difference between the debt and the greater of such fair value or the sale price paid at the Trustee’s Sale, plus interest and costs. DATE: November 14, 2013. BISHOP, MARSHALL & WEIBEL, P.S. FORM E R LY K N OW N A S B I S H O P, W H I T E , MARSHALL & WEIBEL,P.S., Successor Trustee By:/s/William L. Bishop, Jr. William L. Bishop, Jr. 720 Olive Way, Suite

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1201 Seattle, WA 98101 (206) 622-7527 State of Washington ss. County of King On this 14 day of November, 2013, before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for the State of Washington, duly commissioned and sworn, personally appeared William L. Bishop, Jr., to me known to be an Officer of Bishop, Marshall & Weibel, P.S. for mer ly known as Bishop, White, M a r s h a l l & We i b e l , P.S., the cor poration that executed the foregoing instrument and acknowledged the said instrument to be the free and voluntary act and deed of said corporation, for the uses and purposes therein mentioned, and on oath states that they are authorized to execute the said instrument. WITNESS my hand and official seal hereto a f f i xe d t h e d ay a n d year first above written. /s/Azyzah C Sasry Name: Azyzah C Sasry N OTA RY P U B L I C i n and for the State of Wa s h i n g t o n a t K i n g County My Appt. Exp: Aug. 9, 2014 Legal No. 534994 Published: The Whidbey Examiner January 23 and February 13, 2014.

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proposed Ordinance. Persons requiring auxiliary aids/services should call Island County Human Resources at 679 7919, 629 4522, Ext. 7919, or 32l 5111, ext. 7919 (use whichever number is applicable for the area) at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. Debbie Thompson Island County Clerk of the Board P. O. Box 5000 Coupeville, WA 98239-5000 360-679-7385 360-321-5111 LEGAL NO. 539034 Published: The Whidbey Examiner January 23, 2014.

beneficiary. Nationstar Mortgage, LLC is not the beneficiary of the deed oftrust. The sale will be made without any warranty concerning the title to, or the condition oft he property.

without warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances on February 21, 2014. T h e p ay m e n t s, l a t e charges, or other defaults must be cured by February 10, 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 February 10, 2014 (11 days before the sale date) the default(s) as set forth in paragraph III, together with any subsequent payments, late charges, or other defaults, is/are cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. Payment must be in cash or with cashier’s or certified checks from a State or federally chartered bank. The sale may be terminated any time after February 10, 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.

Gail E Davis C/O Kris Boyd, Attorney 4227 E Andrea Dr Cave Creek, AZ 85331 Gail E Davis 8275 E Bell Rd #2204 Scottsdale, AZ 85260

The purchaser at the Trustee’s Sale is entitled to possession of the proper ty on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the deed of trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. If the Trustee’s Sale is set aside for any reason, the submitted bid will be for thwith returned without interest and the b i d d e r w i l l h ave n o right to purchase the property. Recovery of the bid amount without interest constitutes the limit ofthe bidder’s recourse against the Tr u s t e e a n d / o r t h e Beneficiary.

WE ARE A DEBT C O L L E C TO R . T i l l S COMMUNICATION IS A N AT T E M P T T O COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMAT I O N O B TA I N E D WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE I

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Bishop, White, M a r s h a l l & We i b e l , P.S. will on February 21, 2014 at 10:00 am at the main entrance to City Hall, 865 SE Barrington Drive, in the City of Oak Harbor located at Island County, State of Washington, sell at public auction to t h e h i g h e s t b i d d e r, payable at the time of sale, the following deNOTICE OF scribed real property, PUBLIC HEARING On February 3, 2014 at s i t u a t e d i n I s l a n d 10:15 a.m., the Board County, State of Washof Island County Com- ington, to-wit; missioners will hold a public hearing at the LOT 59, PLAT OF LIIsland County Board of VINGSTON BAY DIV. County Commissioners N O. 1 , AC C O R D I N G Hearing Room (Room T O T H E P L A T #102B), located in the THEREOF, RECORDIsland County Annex ED IN VOUME 11 OF B u i l d i n g , 1 N E 6 t h P L AT S , PA G E 2 7 , Street, Coupeville, R E C O R D S O F I S Washington, to consid- L A N D C O U N T Y , er adoption of Ordi- WASHINGTON. SITUnance No. C-02-14 In A T E I N I S L A N D the Matter of Amend- COUNTY, WASHINGment to I C C TON. 3.02C.040, Rural County Sales or Use which is subject to that Tax, to Allow Financing certain Deed of Trust E c o n o m i c D eve l o p - dated September 21, ment Office Personnel. 2005, recorded SepFor purposes of con- tember 27, 2005, uns i s t e n c y, O r d i n a n c e der Auditor’s File No. C-02-14 would amend 4148961 records of Isthe language of ICC land County, Washing3.02C.040 so that it ton, from Gail E Davis, An Unmarried Woman, aligns with state law. The full text of the pro- as Grantor, to Chicago posed Ordinance may Title, as Trustee, to sebe obtained by calling cure an obligation in 679-7385, or dropping f a v o r o f M o r t g a g e by t h e o f f i c e o f t h e Electronic Registration Board of Island County Systems, Inc. is a sepCommissioners during arate corporation that normal office hours. In- is acting solely as a terested persons may n o m i n e e fo r G r e e n appear at the public Point Mortgage Fundhearing and give testi- ing, Inc and its succesmony for or against the sors and assigns as

II No action commenced by the Beneficiary ofthe Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Grantor’s default on the obligat i o n s e c u r e d by t h e Deed of Trust. III The default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/are as follows: i) Failure to pay the following amounts, now in arrears: Amount due to reinstate by 10/17/2013 Delinquent Monthly Payments Due from 12/1/2010 through 10/1/2013: 35 payment(s) at $1059.35 Total: $37,077.25 Accrued Late Charges: $ 953.46 Corporate Advances: $1,363.30 TOTAL DEFAULT $39.394.01 ii) Default Delinquent Homeowner’s Assessment Lien, plus interest and penalties. Description of Action Reqnired to Cure and Documentation Necessary to Show Cure Proof of Payoff Evidence/Proof must be provided that the delinquency has been brought current. IV The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: $203,393.76, together with interest from November 1, 2010 as provided in the note or other instrument, and such other costs and fees as are due under the note or other instrument secured, and a s a r e p r o v i d e d by statute. V The above described real proper ty will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. The sale will be made

John Doe Unknown Spouse of Gail E Davis 8275 E Bell Rd #2204 Scottsdale, AZ 85260 Washington Duplexes LTD Partnership 1 8 7 1 L i v i n g s t o n B ay Shore Dr C a m a n o I s l a n d , WA 98282 Washington Duplexes LTD Partnership 1 8275 E Bell Rd #2204 Scottsdale, AZ 85260 Washington Duplexes LTD Partnership 1 C/O John Shroeder, Registered Agent 4506B 120th St NE Marysville, WA 98271 by both first class and cer tified mail on August 22, 2013, proof of which is in the possession of the Tr ustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally ser ved on August 22, 2013, with said written notice of default or the written notice of default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real proper ty described in paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting.

A written notice of deVII fault was transmitted by the beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrow- T h e Tr u s t e e w h o s e er and Grantor at the name and address are set forth will provide in following address(es): writing to anyone requesting it, a statement Gail E Davis 8 7 1 L i v i n g s t o n B ay ofall costs and fees due at any time prior to Shore Dr C a m a n o I s l a n d , WA the sale. 98282 VIII John Doe Unknown Spouse of The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Gail E Davis 8 7 1 L i v i n g s t o n B ay Grantor and all those who hold by, through Shore Dr C a m a n o I s l a n d , WA or under the Grantor of all their interest in the 98282 above-described property. Gail E Davis 4227 E Andrea Dr IX Cave Creek, AZ 85331 Anyone having any objections to this sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit Gail E Davis C/O Kris Boyd, Attor- to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW ney 8 7 1 L i v i n g s t o n B ay 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit Shore Dr C a m a n o I s l a n d , WA may result in a waiver of any proper grounds 98282 fo r i n va l i d a t i n g t h e Trustee’s sale. Gail E Davis C/O Kris Boyd, AttorX ney 8275 E Bell Rd #2204 N OT I C E TO O C C U Scottsdale, AZ 85260 PANTS OR TENANTS John Doe Unknown Spouse of Gail E Davis 4227 E Andrea Dr Cave Creek, AZ 85331

LEGAL NOTICES XII NOTICE THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE S A L E O F YO U R HOME. Yo u h a v e o n l y 2 0 DAYS from the recording date on this notice to pursue mediation. D O N O T D E L AY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR A N AT TO R N E Y L I C E N S E D I N WA S H INGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you are eligible and it m ay h e l p y o u s a ve your home. See below fo r s a fe s o u r c e s o f 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 opporXI tunities to keep your house, you may conNOTICE TO ALL PER- tact the following: SONS AND PARTIES WHO ARE GUARAN- The statewide forecloTORS OF THE OBLI- sure hotline for assisGATIONS SECURED tance and referral to BY THIS DEED OF housing counselors TRUST: (1) The Guar- recommended by the antor may be liable for Housing Finance Coma deficiency judgment mission: to the extent the sale price obtained at the Telephone: Trustee’s Sale is less (1-877-894-4663) than the debt secured by the Deed of Trust; Website: (2) The Guarantor has http://www.wshfc.org/b the same rights to rein- uyers/counseling.htm state the debt, cure the default, or repay the The United States Dedebt as is given to the par tment of Housing g r a n t o r i n o r d e r t o and Urban Developa v o i d t h e t r u s t e e ’s ment: sale; (3) The Guarantor will have no right to T e l e p h o n e : redeem the proper ty (1-800-569-4287) a f t e r t h e Tr u s t e e ’s Website: Sale; (4) Subject to such longer periods as ht1p://www.hud.gov/ofa r e p r ov i d e d i n t h e fices/hsg/sfh/hcc/fc/inWashington Deed of d ex . c f m ? we b L i s t A c Tr u s t A c t , C h a p t e r tion=search&search61.24 RCW, any action state= brought to enforce a WA&filterSvc=dfc guaranty must be comm e n c e d w i t h i n o n e The statewide civil leyear after the Trustee’s gal aid hotline for asSale, or the last Trus- sistance and referrals tee’s Sale under any to other housing coundeed of trust granted to selors and attorneys: secure the same debt; and (5) In any action T e l e p h o n e : for a deficiency, the (1-800-606-4819) Guarantor will have the right to establish the Website: http://nwjusfair value of the proper- tice.orglwhat-clear ty as of the date of the Tr ustee’s Sale, less DAT E : O c t o b e r 1 7 , prior liens and encum- 2013. brances, and to limit its B I S H O P, W H I T E , liability for a deficiency M A R S H A L L & W E I to the difference be- BEL, P.S., tween the debt and the Successor Trustee greater of such fair val- /s/ William L. Bishop, ue or the sale pr ice Jr. paid at the Trustee’s William L. Bishop, Jr. Sale, plus interest and 720 Olive Way, Suite costs. 1201

LEGAL NOTICES Seattle, WA 98101 (206) 622-7527 State of Washington ss. County of King On this 17th day of October, 2013, before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for the State of Washington, duly commissioned and sworn, personally appeared William L. Bishop, Jr., to me known to be an Officer of Bishop, White, M a r s h a l l & We i b e l , P.S., the cor poration that executed the foregoing instrument and acknowledged the said instrument to be the free and voluntary act and deed of said corporation, for the uses and purposes therein mentioned, and on oath states that they are authorized to execute the said instrument. WITNESS my hand and official seal hereto a f f i xe d t h e d ay a n d year first above written /s/ Cassandra Sue Jansen-Olliges Cassandra Sue Jansen-Olliges N OTA RY P U B L I C i n and for the State of Wa s h i n g t o n a t K i n g County. My Appt. Exp: 10/17/2013 LEGAL NO. 525493 Published: The Whidbey Examiner January 23, February 13, 2014.

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Above: Fire crews had to use 500 feet of hose to get down to the burning structure. Below:A house that burned down Sunday in Ledgewood was knocked off its foundation and pushed 400 feet out into Admiralty Inlet during a massive landslide last year. It was condemned and no one was supposed to be inhabiting it. (2013 file photo)

FIRE: Access concerns raised From page 1 firefighters remained on scene throughout the day extinguishing any flare ups. Michael said a fire investigator combed through the wreckage Tuesday after The Whidbey Examiner’s deadline to determine a cause of the blaze. He said the house was supposed to have been unoccupied and it didn’t have any electricity. Sheriff Mark Brown said the fact there isn’t electricity running into the house makes the fire suspicious and the sheriff’s office is investigating. However, Young said neighbors have seen evidence in the months since the landslide that people have been

breaking into the house. People have tried to board it up only to see it removed. “It’s a continual thing,” Young said. If anyone has any infor-

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assigned to Coupeville. Island County Sheriff Mark Brown said the current deputy in the marshal’s office would have the opportunity to apply with the sheriff’s office for the position and a sergeant within the sheriff’s office would fill the marshal role. Right now the town provides 24/7 response coverage, not 24/7 patrol coverage. Conard said there really wouldn’t be a difference in coverage from what residents get now compared to what the sheriff’s office would provide. When a deputy is not on duty, a deputy assigned to the north precinct of the sheriff’s office would respond to calls during off hours. Town of Coupeville would pay the sheriff’s office to do the town’s bidding, Conard said. The county deputies would wear Coupeville uniforms, drive Coupeville vehicles and still use a Coupeville office at town hall. Conard said the town would still have responsibility in covering additional law-and-justice costs such as public defender and court fees. The sheriff’s office would assume the responsibility and cost of hiring, training and investigative services. The town would still provide support services in the form of a town employee answering the phone during business hours to answer questions and direct calls. One of the interesting points in exploring this option, Conard said, is getting the town out of the business of hiring, training and providing law enforcement. One of the benefits, she said, is that it relieves the town of some liability and insurance costs would go down. It would also decrease the majority of the administrative burden off of the town. No decisions have been made at this point and the contract is still being reviewed and revised. Conard said the town may move forward with additional discussion during the Jan. 28 regular council meeting. If the town decides to

Response Residents voice concern about increased crime on Pennington Loop By Megan Hansen Editor

Toni Piazzon said she and her neighbors aren’t happy with police coverage on Pennington Loop. The Coupeville resident shared her concerns with the Coupeville Town Council. She also presented an impromptu petition during last week’s council meeting. Piazzon was recently the victim of an attempted break-in at her home. She said after talking to residents around her neighborhood, she learned her neighbors were also experiencing problems. One woman said someone broke into her daylight basement. Others experienced vehicle prowls and suspicious activity. While talking with neighbors, she started a petition to save the marshal’s office. She gathered nearly 70 signatures. “I look at it as the pulse of the people on the hill,” she said. Piazzon said patrolling isn’t happening. “The marshal’s office provides a cohesiveness,” she said. “We need our real town marshals who’re a part of us. We’re sitting ducks.” While town officials dispute that patrolling isn’t happening, they also said they didn’t hear about any of the issues on Pennington Loop until that very day. Those incidents weren’t being reported. Piazzon said many of the residents hadn’t reported incidents because they were under the impression the marshal’s office was understaffed and didn’t want to burden them. In order for the town to address issues, it must be aware, Conard said. Communication is needed. One of Piazzon’s neighbors, Miriam Myers, also came to the meeting last week to alert council about the issues. She said she wanted to encourage the public to take a proactive approach to security. Island County Sheriff Mark Brown, who was at the meeting, said the best thing citizens can do is report incidents and suspicious activity.

contract for services, it could take anywhere from two to six months to get the new structure established. Brown said there are still some steps required in the process of getting the county deputy guild on board and approval from the county risk assessor. While Brown said he didn’t actively seek out a contract with Coupeville,

he said he understands the struggles and concerns involved in the situation. “The autonomy has to be there,” Brown said. “Folks, I realize the history here and I’m committed to make that work.” n The next Coupeville Town Council meeting is 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28 in the Island County Commissioner’s hearing room.