By JUSTIN BURNETTStaff reporter

Curbside recycling on Whidbey Island may get scrapped before getting started.

On Monday, the Island County commissioners agreed to revisit last month’s landmark decision to require Island Disposal, the county’s licensed garbage hauler, to roll out a curbside program for customers in Langley and rural parts of Whidbey Island sometime this year.

After more than five years of study and discussion, the deci-sion was made in late December,

during the last days of former Commissioner Angie Homola’s term. She and fellow Democrat, Commissioner Helen Price Johnson, approved the program in a 2-0 vote.

Republican Commissioner Kelly Emerson abstained at the time, but apparently wasn’t done with the issue. She brought it up again Monday, saying the matter may have been settled by a former majority, but that she is still get-ting public comment from people who are against the program.

“There is a lot of concern out

By JESSIE STENSLANDStaff reporter

An investigation by an Oak Harbor police officer led to the apprehension of a suspected rob-ber from California and possibly prevented an armed robbery on Whidbey, police officers say.

A detective from Fresno contact-ed Oak Harbor police last Tuesday and alerted officers that one of the suspects in a series of armed robberies may be in Oak Harbor. The Fresno police located the general whereabouts of the sus-pect, 21-year-old Sean E. Miller, by “pinging” his cell phone, according to Sgt. Detective Teri Gardner.

Miller was wanted on a war-rant and considered “armed and dangerous,” Gardner said. He and another man, who was arrested in California, were suspected of rob-bing a couple of 7-Eleven stores

and two other conveniences stores at gunpoint during a 24-hour peri-od; Gardner said they may also be tied to other robberies.

Police officers set up surveil-lance at locations they suspected Miller might be, based on the cell phone information. But the offi-cers were unable to find him.

Then Officer Jennifer Yzaguirre was contacted by a confidential informant who had called Crime Stoppers to inquire about Miller. Yzaguirre said she met up with the informant, who told her Miller would be at the 7-Eleven on the

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By JUSTIN BURNETTStaff reporter

Staffing woes within the Island County Sheriff’s Office and subsequent fears of losing 24-hour coverage on Camano and Whidbey islands have helped breathe new life into a proposal for a law-and-justice tax.

Sheriff Mark Brown has been scratching his head over the past month wondering how to deal with a string of existing or pending officer vacancies; two have already left, two others are looking at new jobs else-where and up to three more are on the verge of retirement.

Because it takes nearly seven months for new recruits to hit the road in a squad car from their date of hire, he will likely have to fill the gap with over-time and, possibly, the unpopular prospect of canceling vacation time.

Not only does that leave him with the headache of trying to scratch up funding for the extra overtime, but he’s still left with the day-to-day realities of sick staff or other unexpected staffing problems, such as medical leave due to injuries.

The department has already implemented new poli-cies to manage the problem. On Jan. 16, a memo went

out to all commissioned deputies alerting them that they were no longer to respond to residential burglary alarms or wireless 911 area checks.

But Brown and department officials fear this is just the beginning, that eventually the end result will be the loss of 24-hour coverage in Island County, first on Camano and then on Whidbey.

“I’m certainly going to fight to keep that from happen-ing but I can’t guarantee it,” Brown said.

“But to sit around and wait until that happens…” he added.

Although the county’s top cop has been briefing the com-missioners on the situation over the past month, sitting around is something he says he simply can’t afford to do.

This month, he rekindled discussions at the Law and Justice

Council about the prospects of putting before voters a new tax that would drum up additional funding for criminal justice needs.

The council last year passed a resolution that recom-mended the commissioners move ahead with a 0.3 per-cent of sales tax — about 3 cents to a $10 purchase — but

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Deputy Chris Garden with the Island County Sheriff ’s Office gives a motorist a speed warning at Camp Casey on Central Whidbey. Sheriff Mark Brown is juggling critical staffing levels and is again seeking support for a law-and-justice tax.

“i’m at critical staffing levels and i need to move forward now.”

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Drivers should anticipate minor daytime delays next week on Highway 20 at the Berentson bridges over the Swinomish Channel between Anacortes and Burlington.

Beginning Monday, Feb. 4 until Thursday, Feb. 7,

crews from the Washing-ton State Department of Transportation will close one lane of the highway for biannual bridge inspections.

Crews will use two days to inspect each bridge:

l Monday, Feb. 4 and Tuesday, Feb. 5, crews will

close the right lane of the eastbound bridge from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

l Wednesday, Feb. 6 and Thursday, Feb.7, crews will close the right lane of the westbound bridge from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The work must be done

during the day to ensure a thorough inspection.

Drivers can check up-coming road closures on the Skagit County con-struction update page at www.wsdot.wa.gov/North west/Baker/Construction/default.htm.

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south end of the city in the evening of Jan. 23. The infor-mant said he would be in a white car.

Yzaguirre and three other officers staked out the busi-ness in an unmarked car. When the white car arrived and parked at the pumps, Yzaguirre decided to pretend to get gas and pulled the car full of cops behind the sus-pect’s vehicle. The officers jumped out of the car and arrested Miller as he was sit-ting in the car. He was not armed.

“It went smoothly,” Detective Carl Seim said. “A lot smoother than we had anticipated.”

Gardner and Seim pointed out that Miller had told peo-ple he was planning on leav-

ing Oak Harbor soon. They speculated that he may have needed to get some quick cash.

“Officer Yzaguirre most likely saved Oak Harbor from a robbery,” Seim said.

The informant will likely receive the $1,000 from Crime Stoppers. Miller was extradited back to Fresno.

“This is an extremely dan-gerous individual who was captured without incident,” Oak Harbor Police Officer Ed Green said in press release. “The officers of the Oak Harbor Police Department are to be commended for their proactive response in locating this person; work-ing with the information they were given and the informa-tion they solicited from the community. This is proof that, if we work together, we can keep our community safe and secure.”

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Island County Commissioners: Monday, Feb. 4, 10 a.m., lCommissioners’ Hearing Room, County Annex Building.Oak Harbor City Council: Wednesday, Feb. 6, 6 p.m., lOak Harbor Fire Department, 855 E. Whidbey Ave.Coupeville Planning Commission: Tuesday, Feb. 5, 6:30 lp.m., Commissioners’ Hearing Room, Courthouse Annex Building.Oak Harbor Arts Commission: Monday, Feb. 11, 6 p.m., lCity Hall, 865 SE Barrington Drive.Whidbey General Hospital Board: Monday, Feb. 11, 6 lp.m., Conference Room A, Whidbey General Hospital, Coupeville. Coupeville School Board: Monday, Feb. 11, 6:30 p.m., lCoupeville Elementary School library.Oak Harbor Marina Committee: Monday, Feb. 11, 7 p.m., lCity Hall, 865 SE Barrington Drive.Coupeville Town Council: Tuesday, Feb. 11, 6:30 p.m., lCommissioners’ Hearing Room County Annex Building.North Whidbey Fire and Rescue: Tuesday, Feb. 12, 7 lp.m. fire district headquarters on Midway Boulevard.Port of Coupeville: Wednesday, Feb. 13, 10 a.m., Coupe- lville Public Library.

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If you have ever wanted to become a ham radio operator, don’t miss this opportunity. A two-day class on the federal rules and information neces-sary to pass the entry-level Federal Communications Commission license exam will be offered by the Island County Amateur Radio Club from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on two Saturdays, Feb. 2 and 9, at the Island County Commissioner’s hear-ing room, 1 NE Sixth St., Coupeville.

The course, taught by a knowledgeable club instruc-tor, will provide training on how to be a successful ham radio operator and operate a shortwave radio transmit-ter safely and legally. The course will prepare students to take the federal radio exam offered regularly by volunteer examiners at monthly Island

County radio club meetings.“There is no requirement

to learn Morse code any lon-ger so becoming licensed is easier now for young or old,” class instructor Ken Sousa said. “We will train students how to pass the exam and successfully set up their ham radio stations.”

Radio hams throughout the U.S. communicate with other operators around the world and assist with emergency responses to local and nation-al natural and man-made disasters. The federal radio license authorizing use of a radio transmitter is effective for 10 years before renewal.

The cost of the course is $30 and includes class materi-als and a license manual.

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By NATHAN WHALENStaff reporter

The Oak Harbor school officials are taking action this week that will save North Whidbey taxpayers more than $1 million.

The school district is going through a process to basically refinance approxi-mately $23 million in bonds that were originally approved in 2006.

Oak Harbor School District superintendent Rick Schulte said during Monday’s

school board meeting that the refunding will save the school district taxpayers approximately $1.1 million in interest.

“This is something our tax-payers should be very happy about,” Schulte said during the meeting.

The new deal reduces the interest rate on the school district bonds to approxi-mately 1.52 percent from 4.84

percent. Voters in 2006 approved

$54 million in bonds that paid for the renovation of Oak Harbor High School. Those bonds will be paid off in 2022.

This week’s refinanc-ing marks the second time in recent months that the school district refunded bonds to save interest. The school district undertook a

similar deal in the summer of 2012 on $9 million in bonds that saved the school district approximately $600,000.

In all, the refunding saved local taxpayers approximate-ly $1.7 million in interest costs. School officials point out that the savings won’t benefit the school district financially, but will benefit the taxpayers living within the school district.

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Element could lose licenseBy JESSIE STENSLANDStaff reporter

A special meeting to dis-cuss potentially revoking a local nightclub’s liquor license is being resched-uled.

Oak Harbor Mayor Scott Dudley said the meeting, originally set for Jan. 29, was cancelled because of a lack of council member atten-dance.

The council went into executive session Jan. 15 to discuss possible litiga-tion. Members elected to hold the special session to consider taking away the nightclub license from the Element, a downtown club that has been blamed for noise and violence.

Dudley said having so few council members could have posed a problem if anyone had to recuse them-selves from voting. He said the plan is to reschedule it as a public hearing during the council’s regular Feb. 19 meeting.

The decision to hold a special meeting comes after Oak Harbor Police Chief Ed Green asked city officials to consider revoking the Element’s license based on a series of violent incidents associated with the club.

In a memo to the mayor,

Green highlighted the inci-dent involving Oak Harbor resident Chris Cooper, who died as a result of an assault. The police reported that both Cooper and the man he fought with had been drinking at the Element prior to the confrontation, which occurred several blocks away.

“These incidents, in con-junction with the calls for service, paint a picture of an establishment where the owners have condoned ille-gal and inappropriate activ-ity, resulting in a multitude of crimes and violations of conditions,” Green wrote in a memorandum to the mayor.

In addition, Green alleged that the owners of the club haven’t followed a series of conditions on their business license. For example, they were sup-posed to submit a list of banned patrons to the police on a weekly basis.

The club has also been the source of a multitude of noise complaints from nearby condo residents.

Owner Mike Kummerfeldt, however, defends the club’s repu-tation and said he’s done nothing wrong. He worked with the police by installing security cameras and hiring additional security people; he said the complaints are down.

Special meeting on nightclub rescheduled

By JESSIE STENSLANDStaff reporter

A 38-year-old Oak Harbor man is facing a felony charge for taking a bite out of his girlfriend’s face, court docu-ments indicate.

Prosecutors charged Clayton A. Hall in Island County Superior Court with assault in the second degree, a domestic violence crime. He could face from three to nine months in prison if con-victed of the charge.

Oak Harbor police officers responded to the report of

domestic violence just four minutes into New Year’s Day at a home on NW Crosby Avenue. The officers encoun-tered a woman with a bloody bandage on her face.

The woman said she and Hall had been drinking that night. Hall went to sleep for about an hour, then woke up very angry and started yelling; his daughter was so scared that she ran to a neighbor’s home, court records state.

The alleged victim said Hall head-butted her in the

back of the head and then bit her in the face. The officer wrote that the woman had a dime-sized hole, about an eighth of an inch deep, on her right cheek.

Another officer noticed that the victim also had numerous bite marks on her forearms and hands.

Court documents indicate that the woman has recanted her allegations. She wrote a motion to rescind the domes-tic violence no-contact order that bars Hall from contact-ing her. She noted that life

was more difficult without him because he’s not there to help pay for rent and other expenses.

The alleged victim claimed that the biting incident was a “sheer accident.”

“I woke him up out of (what I believe) must have been a terrible nightmare,” she wrote. “As a ‘reflex’ he bite (sic) me. Period.”

Court documents state that he was convicted of fourth-degree assault, a domestic violence crime, in December in a Bellingham case.

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The Oak Harbor School Board recognized more than a dozen students from Oak Harbor High School as Students of the Quarter for the Career and Technical Education pro-gram. Students represented all classes of the school’s program from metals fabri-cation to culinary arts and everything in between.

Career and Technical Education director Sandee Oehring announced the stu-dents during Monday’s Oak Harbor School Board meet-ing along with an explana-tion by their teachers for the nomination.

“As you can see, we have a lot to be proud of in CTE,” Oehring said during the school board meeting.

Students honoredClaire Hovde, 3D Mod-

eling nominated by Marc deLeuze

Claire has taken three of the four classes available in the engineering related program and has excelled in every one of them, receiving straight As. Additionally, she has been the driving force of the success of the Engineer-ing and Architecture Club this year. She is serving as the club president, setting meeting dates and advis-ing club members. Claire is one of those students who loves to work and loves to help others to understand when they are confused or don’t understand the topic at hand. She is definitely a young lady who is not afraid to take charge, and she knows where she wants to go.

Sydney Beck, Metals Fabrication nominated by Jerry Mumper

Sydney is very interested in learning to work with his hands and develop his vocational skills. His pas-sion and commitment to learning these skills are apparent in the craftsman-ship and the attention to details that are reflected in his projects. Sydney comes in after school twice a week to work on both school and community service projects. He does not like to leave projects unfinished and puts in the extra time to ensure the projects get completed. Sydney prides himself in his work. He listens and fol-lows directions. He is not afraid to ask questions if he does not get something right away. Sydney looks for the deeper understanding in regard to working in a shop; he does not just go

through the motions. He really wants to know what is going on and why. He is a great kid.

Mason Beauchamp, Graphic Arts nominated by Paula Ottenbreit

Mason Beauchamp has approached the assignment problems presented in graphics/photography in a thoughtful manner. His well-designed work consistently ranks in the top solutions for the class. He has im-pressed me with his work ethic and creative ideas. He has been an excellent stu-dent during this semester. He has creativity, curios-ity and a great work ethic. Mason always contributes solid ideas, thoughtful cri-tiques and excellent work. I have enjoyed teaching him. He is definitely deserving of this honor.

Megan Kanterman, Microsoft Word/TA intern nominated Sabrina Under-wood

Megan is a bright student with a positive attitude and excellent work ethic who plans to study accounting after high school. She has excelled both as a student in Microsoft Word and as a TA Internship student with Mr. Frostad. In Microsoft Word, Megan comes to class with a smile on her face ready to work. She works hard every day to complete all of her assignments quickly and efficiently. Often she com-pletes her assignments early and with such efficiency that she is called on to help the other students. Whenever she assists other students she does so with great ma-turity and kindness. Megan

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CITY COUNCILAGENDA

Oak Harbor City CouncilREGULAR MEETING

Change of LocationOak Harbor Fire Dept

6:00 p.m.Tues., Feb 5, 2013

CALL TO ORDERPLEDgE Of ALLEgiAnCE inVOCATiOn ROLL CALL MinUTES 1. Minutes of the Regular City

Council meeting held Jan 15, 2013.

PROCLAMATiOnS2. Proclamation V-Day: One

Billion Rising’s Day of Action February 14, 2013

CiTiZEn COMMEnTS PERiODCOnSEnT AgEnDA 3. AB 1.a. Set Public Hearing

date regarding the Element for February 19, 2013, Regular City Council Meeting

4. AB 1.b. Employment Contract for Renee Recker

5. Navy Jet Fuel Line Easement- Amendment to easement agreement.The proposed amendment would modify the legal description of the existing agreement to reflect a minor revision to the pipeline’s proposed alignment.

6. AB 1.d. Approval of Accounts Payable Voucher 152788 to 152789 in the amount of

$24,469.02HEARingS AnD ORDinAnCES/RESOLUTiOnS 7. AB Ordinance 1637 – an

ordinance of the City of Oak Harbor, WA amending OHMC Subsection 6.12.010 (1) (h); amending OHMC Section 6.14.070; amending OHMC subsection 6.40.180 (1) (h) relating to weapons; providing for severability and effective date.

OTHER BUSinESS 8. Item 8. AB Fort Nugent Park

Picnic Shelters – Contract Award

9. AB Professional Services Agreement w/HDR

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This is a tentative agenda, which is subject to additions and/or deletions. A complete agenda summary is available at Oak Harbor City Hall on Thursday afternoon prior to each meeting. If you have a disability and are in need of assistance, please contact the City Clerk 360.279.4529 at least two days before the meeting. You can view Council meetings by going to the City’s Website, click videos or watch on Channel 10 and DVDs of the meetings can be checked out at the library.

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also makes sure to com-plete all of the additional assignments for each unit in order to advance her skills and knowledge. As a TA Internship student Megan is often left alone to work in the science prep and stor-age room. This is what Mr. Frostad says about Megan: “Megan is one of the most self-directed, self-motivated TAs I’ve ever had. When given a general description of a task, she will use critical thinking and problem solving skills to work her way to a solution without needing detailed instructions from me. She focuses on finish-ing one task before starting another and actively seeks feedback when finished. She learns quickly, is an active listener and is not afraid to ask questions or suggest better solutions.”

Kyle Noe, Video/Broad-cast Communications nomi-nated by Chris Douthitt

What can I say about Kyle? How about amazing? Or how about dedicated, loyal, perceptive, spirited, positive and trustworthy? Yea, that’s good, but there’s more. He’s also a learner. Kyle has shown more inter-est in learning and more progress in his knowledge of production than just about any student I’ve had. To give you an idea of his com-mitment to our program, Kyle has accumulated a few extra-credit points. That’s because he has volunteered to help at 15 after-school events televised by Wildcat TV. He’s only required to do one. When you add it all up, Kyle currently has a 258 percent grade in my class!

Kyle’s eagerness to help and his positive attitude make him stand out from the rest. As Kyle likes to say, “It’s all good.”

Haruka Earney, NJROTC nominated by Cmdr. Mike Black

Reflecting his outstanding record of academic, military and extracurricular achieve-ment, NJROTC Cadet Har-uka Earney has been offered an Appointment to the United States Naval Acade-my and has also been select-ed for a four-year NROTC scholarship to the Univer-sity of Washington! Cadet Earney is an outstanding young man with tremendous leadership potential. He is a natural leader who always leads by example, consis-tently exercises sound judg-ment, and always conducts himself with the highest degree of personal honor and integrity. He continues to exceed my highest expec-tations both as a student-athlete and as battalion commander of our NJROTC unit. In addition, Haruka is a member of the air rifle (marksmanship) team, orien-teering team and academic team. Cadet Earney is an exceptionally capable and hard-working student. He has earned a 3.93 grade point average while tak-ing a demanding academic program including advanced placement (AP) courses in language and composition, U.S. history, literature, and U.S. government.

Dylan Dahl, Advanced Automotive Tech nominated by Macs McDonald

Dylan has a great attitude and is always eager to learn. He is always willing to help, volunteering after school and during his lunch period. Dylan is currently working

on becoming a volunteer firefighter, and he has plans to go to Renton Techni-cal School for heavy diesel training in the future. He clearly enjoys his Advanced Automotive class, as he always looks forward to learning something new. Dylan is a wonderful stu-dent to work with.

Brian Sutherland, Wood Technology nomi-nated by Tom Mueller

Brian is a senior who is in the Wood Technology class. Brian completed all the required projects plus proj-ects of his own design for extra credit. He also chose to do the required project for cabinetry so he could work on projects of his own when he is in that class next semester. Out of a pos-sible 100 percent, Brian is at over 150 percent with all the high-quality work he has done.

Ty Welshans, Sports Medicine and Internship nominated by Trevor Reed

Ty is a student with tremendous work ethic and drive. He has done an incredible job working with our athletic programs at Oak Harbor High School this fall and winter as a student athletic trainer within our sports medicine program. One of the best compliments that one of

our students can receive is to have our coaching staffs recognize their value and ask for them specifically to work their sporting events. Ty has completed over double the required intern-ship requirement during the first semester. Through his continuous hard work and dedication, Ty has probably been the most requested student I have ever had.

Jessica Travenetti, Robotics and Automation nominated by Che Edoga

Jessica Travenetti is one of those students that come along only every once in a while. Jessica is hard work-ing and takes her grades seriously. When she turns in assignments you can tell she has taken the extra time to make sure everything is neat and complete, and she works hard at solving prob-lems and works well with a variety of other students. Jessica is always willing to help other students and puts her all into everything she does. It has been a plea-sure having her in my class this semester, and I feel that if she continues working the way she does, there is nothing she won’t be able to accomplish.

Racheal Balasa, Cu-linary Arts nominated by Chef Mary Arthur

Racheal Balasa has exem-

plary skills, passion, charac-ter, and a strong work ethic. Her peers recognize her abilities and seek her out for assistance when they are struggling with a skill. She assists without judgment or condescension and enhances their experience in the class. Her strong leadership skills have earned her the role of captain of the Oak Harbor High School ProStart Cu-linary Team for two years, leading them to a fifth-place finish at nationals last year. This is also her second time as the culinary student of the semester, garnering that title for the first semester last year, as well.

Courtney Opilas, Human Body and Internship nominated by Fil Jepsen

The Human Body and Medical Internships course is a fast-paced, college level course which can be a challenge for high school students. However, Court-ney has shown outstanding performance in this class. Her ability to handle the workload and comprehend the complex concepts of human anatomy and physiol-ogy is evident by her 103.94 percent grade average in the class. What is obvious by this high percent average is that she performs beyond what is expected by taking on extra credit challenges and consistently submit-

ting assignments ahead of the due date. Possessing an outstanding work ethic, she has the drive, the ability and the intellect to be success-ful in pursuing any career in healthcare.

Jillian White, DECA/Student Store nominated by Eric Peterson

Jillian White is deserving of Student of the Semes-ter for her commitment to the DECA Club as well as the Student Store. This past month, Jillian has taken on and coordinated two major projects — the DECA Safeway Takeover and the School Based En-terprise (SBE) manual for the Student Store (our application for national rec-ognition through DECA). The Safeway Takeover involved working with members of Safeway staff to schedule, plan and work out the logistics of 54 Oak Harbor students working in Safeway for a day. The SBE manual was a 51-page project that Jillian helped write, as well as coordinate contributions from three other students to complete (we are still waiting on the results). Individually these are large projects which she completed both on time and with pizzazz. Jillian is highly deserving of this award.

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The U.S. Navy invites you to comment on the Engineering Evaluation/ Cost Analysis for Former Aviation Fleet Gunnery School Sites At Whidbey Island Naval Air Station, Oak Harbor, Washington

The U.S. Navy prepared an Engineering Evaluation/ Cost Analysis (EE/CA) to evaluate potential alternatives for dealing with munitions-related chemical contaminants in surface soil at two former gun ranges at Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island, Oak Harbor, Washington. The former gun ranges, referred to as Machine Gun Ranges (MGRs) B and C and the Mobile Turret Tower Range (MTTR), are part of the former Aviation Fleet Gunnery School. The EE/CA discusses risks posed by the sites, evaluates cleanup alternatives, and identifies a recommended alternative. The risk evaluation in the EE/CA was based upon a previous preliminary assessment and a site investigation conducted at the two sites.

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• LandUseControls(AdministrativeandPhysicalControls)–Administrative controls imposed to limit Navy development of the sites to “non-residential” land uses and install physical barriers such as fences, gates, and signs to limit access to portions of the sites

• Soil Removal – Clearing, grubbing, and removal of theuppermost 2 feet of soil where practicable in areas where soil exceeding the applicable regulatory cleanup level was identified in the previous site investigation

Based on available information, the Navy’s recommended alternativeisLandUseControls(AdministrativeControls)tolimitNavy development of both sites to non-residential land uses, which would allow recreational, industrial, commercial, office, and educationaluses.Prohibitedlanduseswouldincluderesidentialhousing, elementary and secondary schools, child-care facilities, and playgrounds.

The Navy will choose the final alternative after considering public comments and may select any one of the alternatives.

Public Comment Period is January 28 through February 27, 2013. The EE/CA will be available at the reference desk of the following public libraries during this period:

Oak Harbor Library360-675-51151000 SE Regatta DriveOak Harbor, WA 98277Mon-Thurs:9AM-8PMFriday:9AM-5PMSaturday:10AM-5PMSunday:1PM-5PM

Coupeville Library360-678-4911788 NW Alexander StreetCoupeville, WA 98239Mon&Wed:10AM-8PMTues&Thurs-Sat:10AM-5PMSunday: Closed

Anacortes Public Library(360) 293-19101220 10th StreetAnacortes, WA 98221Mon:10AM-7PMTues–Fri:11AM-7PMSat.&Sun:Noon-5PM

The EE/CA is also available online: https://portal.navfac.navy.mil/portal/page/portal/navfac/navfac_ww_pp/navfac_efanw_pp/tab33522:tab34368

Written comments must be postmarked by February 27, 2013. The Navy will extend the public comment period at least 15 additional days or schedule a public meeting to discuss the EE/ CA upon timely receipt of a request. You may request an extension of the comment period or a public meeting prior to February 27, 2013.

After the public comment period ends, the Navy will prepare a written response to all significant comments, and comment responses will be included in the Administrative Record file. The Navy will consider public comments in the final selection of an alternative and will document the selected alternative in an Action Memorandum.

For further information or to submit written comments, please contact:LeslieYuenger,PublicAffairsOfficer,NavalFacilitiesEngineeringCommandNorthwest

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form of higher rents to their tenants, but in today’s rental market, with a plethora of rentals available, it is high-ly doubtful landlords will increase rents and take the chance of the tenants leaving and having a vacant rental for months on end. In property tax only increases — only property owners should be allowed to vote. But alas, that will never occur.

So I urge all landlords, if this school levy passes, I would hope you split the dif-ference in your tax increase with the tenants who voted for it with no thought of how it would effect their budgets.

Unless somebody can convince me that my points have no merit — I am lean-ing toward voting against the levy.

Thomas KosloskeOak Harbor

Students need competitive schoolEditor,It is important that the

voters of Oak Harbor step forward and vote yes to sup-port the Oak Harbor School District Levy. The students of today are growing up in a world that is vastly different from just a few years ago. Today’s graduates will enter a tremendously competitive world that is bound by 21st century technology.

Regardless of their path — four year college, trade school, the military or the work force — they will be matched against highly quali-fied individuals. We, the citi-zens of Oak Harbor, should see it as a privilege to provide these students with the nec-essary tools to be successful

now and in the future. They need computers that

are equipped with up-to-date software, rigorous advanced placement classes, career and technology training courses and an overall school environment that is safe. As a school board member I see the needs of the district every day. But more importantly, as a mom of a first, third and fifth grader, I see the needs of the children. Please vote yes for schools.

Christine AbbottOak Harbor School Board

Member

Levy failure would be step backwardEditor,Ten years ago we arrived

in Oak Harbor. The year

before we moved here the state had 6,600 students that did not participate in a fed-eral school lunch program — 6,000 of those students were right here in Oak Harbor. The talk in 2002 was the new lunch program. Quite frankly, I was a skeptic of this school district and questioned how much did the community really support their schools.

Three years later, my husband was retiring from his naval career and we had choices on where to live. We chose to stay right here. I had learned why this city is so spe-cial; I saw schools partnering with parents, I saw business-es giving support for school events, I saw opportunities for every child, I saw teach-ers putting in extra time and talent for students. I wanted our children to receive their

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Levy is a burden on property ownersEditor,Before you folks vote on

the new school levy, please consider this. It is nothing more than an unfair tax increase on homeowners, many of whom are senior citizens or retired folks who never had or don’t have children in the Oak Harbor school system, and are living on fixed incomes.

The people who decided long ago that property own-ers must pay the lion’s share of the school’s budget must have eaten too many Fruit Loops for a long time.

If you think public edu-cation is free, just ask the homeowners. I know pub-lic schools cannot charge a tuition, but thanks to our glo-rious president Obama and that traitor Chief Justice John Roberts, I think I have come up with a better solution than a school levy.

Remember how Obama and John Roberts crammed OBAMACARE down the throats of the American peo-ple in spite of their protests? It seems the president or Congress cannot force peo-ple to buy something they don’t want, so to get around this little predicament, John Roberts said let’s call it a tax which is apparently legal and binding.

So, here in Oak Harbor, what if the City Council and school board for once used their brains and instead of having a vote on the new levy, they called it a “usage tax” and every child in our schools, from grade one through grade twelve, would be assessed a usage tax of $300 per year. This would greatly ensure that every-

one using the school system would be paying equally and property owners would have their tax burden somewhat eased. I’m sure this plan makes perfect sense, so nat-urally the City Council and school board will consider it sometime around 2025.

Richard AysOak Harbor

renters shouldn’t cast ballots on levy

Editor,It appears the Whidbey

News-Times is only printing pro-school levy articles and letters. With such a large Republican base in the area it is hard to fathom that there are no opposing letters.

If not, let me throw a fly into the ointment. I have not yet decided how I will vote, yet two issues give pause to this Democrat in voting for this levy.

First, why are we looking at a near 100 percent increase in the school tax? This would add $400 to my property tax. The argument has been made that it would take us back to the funding lost over the last four years. The question to property owners — have you regained all your income lost over the last four years? These are leaner times and it appears the schools want to turn the clock back regard-less of the economic situation of the taxpayer. A more mod-est increase or incremental increases would have made more sense and been an eas-ier pill to swallow.

The second issue is: Why do property owners have to bear the burden of the tax increase while non-property owners can vote with no thought of a tax increase? Yes, sure — landlords could pass on the increase in the

public education right here in Oak Harbor.

For the past decade we have raised three children and each have benefited from the opportunities and options that our school district has offered: from art, music and speech IEP ‘s in grade school, to music, sports and advanced classes in middle school, to the option of the Parent Partnership Program — and now, high school options of AP classes, Career Tech, athletics, ROTC and many clubs.

Most of these programs are dependent in one way or another on local levy support.

These programs are ben-efits of a local levy because they are the result of local decisions — not state or fed-eral mandates. Opportunities for our children are truly what make Oak Harbor great. Communities support their schools.

Communities pass levies. Communities create pro-grams and opportunities that benefit our children.

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I began working for Oak Harbor School District on August 1, 1987 as assistant superintendent. For the last 20 years, beginning with the 1993-1994 school year, I’ve been superintendent here. This is an exceptionally long time for a superintendent to stay with one school district, and as a result I have had the pleasure of seeing some very impres-sive changes and improvements in the school system.

Over the past 20 years, we have fully modernized and updated all our school buildings. No longer do we worry about buckets collecting rain water in the halls and classrooms that are either too hot or too cold but rarely just right.

We added a school lunch program that operates on a cost-neutral basis while serving some 3,000 healthy lunches per day. More than one-third of our students, navy and civilian alike, now qualify for federally supported lunches based on low family income.

We have over 2,000 student computers connected to the Internet and used to access information, deliver online les-sons, and test student progress. We no longer depend on the

District has come a long way thanks to passing leviessound off electric typewriters, 16-mm films, ditto machines, and film

strip projectors once considered state of the art technology.Our athletic stadium is used year-round for physical educa-

tion, marching band, and varsity sports, hosting tournaments and regional competitions that bring visitors to Oak Harbor. No longer do we apologize for a playing field that was a mud pit most of the year, a track that was ineligible for competition and a grandstand in imminent danger of collapse.

We have a Career and Tech Education program that offers college credit for 17 classes in high-tech classrooms with a real TV station, Computer Assisted Drafting (CAD) classes, commercial food preparation in culinary arts and other aca-demically oriented but career-ready instruction. Gone are yesterday’s vocational classes limited to mechanical drawing, traditional home economics cooking and mixing chemicals in the dark room to develop and print 35 mm film.

Our student day now provides as much learning time as other school districts. We added 30 to 90 minutes at grades 1 – 5 and we moved lunch to the cafeteria instead of class-rooms, allowing class time to be used for the three “R’s” of reading, writing and (a) rithmetic.

We have added a complete program of Advanced Placement classes to the high school schedule, allowing stu-dents to experience college level rigor and potentially qualify for multiple college credits.

Our special ed program offers classes and services to a broad range of student needs ranging from health impaired

to behavioral disabilities to autism to learning disabilities. We seldom have to send our needy students out of district for specialized services.

We’ve come a long way in the past twenty years, and, like me, the community is justifiably proud of its schools, its stu-dents, and its teachers.

And despite our record of success, we continue to set improvement goals that will enlarge and expand on the excellence we know our community demands, our students deserve, and our country depends on.

Yet underlying both our record of success and our future goals is the support of the local community. Voter-approved Maintenance and Operations levies and Capital Facility bonds have provided the tools to make the district’s vision a reality and have brought us all our successes. No federal or state money, no state legislation, no federal mandate and no big government test, report, or red tape contributed to our Oak Harbor record. Indeed, new requirements and cuts to fund-ing from state and federal sources combine to threaten our continued successes.

Local schools governed by local school boards and accountable to local citizens are the heart of the American school system. Local levies approved by voters and subject to renewal every four years assure a locally responsive school system. Opportunity comes from our local community. Our schools will be what we make them and our success will jus-tify our pride.

RIck Schulte

My skepticism of 10 years ago quickly faded as I became well aware, year after year, no matter what our children were involved in, members of this community have had a hand in making it successful.

I am proud of the strides our district has made in the last decade, I want us to keep improving in what we do and always strive to do it well. I don’t want to see us go back-ward. I ask our community to support the levy.

Christine Cribb

OHSD School Board

Gun control

Perhaps change in order for meetingsEditor,The controversy over

whether guns should be banned from Oak Harbor City Council meetings is very unfortunate.

Allow me to propose a five point solution that should sat-isfy everyone and produce peace in our time.

1. People attending City Council meetings may carry

guns to exercise their Second Amendment rights.

2. A bullet-proof shield will be mounted in front of City Council members and employees.

3. Each council member will have a machine gun mounted in front of them with the barrel projecting through a slit in the bullet-proof shield so that they also can exercise their Second Amendment rights.

4. The machine guns for those council members who don’t want to kill anyone will be armed only with sedative injecting darts, such as are used by wildlife biologists.

5. Anyone who strangely enough feels threatened by firearms at heated public meetings can participate by remote video link.

This should result in the safest possible City Council meetings, even safer than when no guns whatsoever are present. After all, the NRA assures us that the more guns there are, the safer we are. And the more places these guns are, the safer we are. It makes perfect sense, doesn’t it?

Steve EricksonLangley

carrying weapons is distastefulEditor,I’ve read enough letters

from pro-gun owners that I really need to offer my per-spective.

Gary Karg threw out some “facts” about gun owner-ship in Australia and school shootings in Israel that looked easy to check. Fact is they are NRA talking points that mislead. “Australia dis-armed its citizens and the next year crimes involving firearms skyrocketed.” Not exactly, the NRA chose one part, of one city, in one state and just two years of data. Robberies involving firearms have declined.

“Israel had a school shoot-ing incident; they train their teachers to shoot and carry weapons. No new school shootings since.” Israeli citizens are not allowed to carry guns unless they are serving in the army or work-ing in security-related jobs that require them to use a weapon. The school shoot-ing was a terrorist attack. Israel’s anti-terror policies and anti–terror operations

are credited with reducing terror attacks to nearly zero. Israel has mandatory mili-tary service for all. So tech-nically teachers are trained to shoot and carry weapons like every other citizen.

Yes, it’s currently not against the law to carry guns in parks and council cham-bers.

Those that do carry see it from their perspective, I’m a good citizen and the gun is safe in my hands. I see it from another perspective, I don’t know you, you’re intim-idating people with your abil-ity to kill with one finger and you can easily kill me. People who openly carry weapons because they can are as dis-tasteful as public zit-poppers and nose pickers.

No law against it, go right ahead. I suppose I should take comfort in the fact that you’re 4.5 times more likely to get shot than I am.

There’s also the notion that with proper training car-rying a weapon will prevent shootings. President Reagan was surrounded by armed Secret Service agents and police, but was hit by a bullet anyway. The shooter fired six rounds in less than two seconds. The shooter was

subdued without return fire.

Walt MistlerOak Harbor

Leave musket shooting to othersEditor,Mr. Marv Klein (letter to

editor, Jan. 26), you are abso-lutely correct, the Second Amendment is about national security. The writers of the constitution were fearful of a strong central government riding roughshod over the citizens and foreign invaders.

Maintaining national security means defending against all enemies, foreign and domestic. The Second Amendment affirms a God-given right that preexisted the Constitution to defend my life against any aggres-sion, therefore it is the most personal right of all.

The words “the people” have the same meaning as they do in the first. I’m not going to defend myself, neighborhood/business or country with a single shot musket. I’ll leave that to you.

Ron HewittOak Harbor

Walter Mattson

Walter Mattson, 89, of Oak Harbor, died Jan. 23, 2013. Walter was born May 28, 1923 in Huntington, Long Island, N.Y.

He is survived by his wife Jean, daughter Deborah Mattson and son Brian Mattson of Kentucky.

No services at his request.

Arrangements under the direction of Burley Funeral Chapel.

Keith SivertsenKeith L. Sivertsen, 70,

of Coupeville, died Jan. 23, 2013. Visitation is 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2. Service is 1 p.m. at Burley Funeral Chapel in Oak Harbor.

there,” she said, citing the cost of the program.

Her suggestion to revisit the issue at one of the board’s upcoming work sessions was quickly supported by Republican Commissioner Jill Johnson, who unseat-

ed Homola in the 2012 November election.

Johnson didn’t explain her reasoning at the time, but said in a later interview that the “mandatory” aspects of the program are a major hic-cup for her, especially when there is a “looming law-and-justice need.”

She made it clear that she isn’t against curbside

recycling, but that times are tough and if people have to pay more for something it should be for more cops, not recycling milk jugs and pop cans.

“I’m not sure I’m willing to prioritize recycling over law enforcement,” Johnson said.

“At the very minimum, I want to have this conversa-tion,” she added.

The approved curbside program is nearly identical to one pitched in 2007 and just as controversial. The major hurdles were that glass won’t be accepted and that the cost — estimated at $11.60 or less — would be applied to all existing customers in Langley and rural parts of Whidbey Island.

There is nothing that forc-es people to remain or even become Island Disposal cus-tomers, but many complained that they couldn’t just have garbage pick up and continue to self-haul their recyclables.

Similarly, many griped about having to pay for a curbside program when they would still have to make a trip to nearby recycling centers to get rid of glass.

Although Price Johnson was a supporter of the pro-gram in December, there was little she could do against

Monday’s majority of the board — something she hasn’t had to face since tak-ing office in 2008.

Price Johnson, who is also the current chairwoman of the board, agreed to revisit the issue again, but said she was unsure what legal options the commissioners really have to reverse the decision.

The board’s vote last month to require its licensed hauler to offer curbside service set in motion a set of events. Island Disposal is to submit a proposal to the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission for review. The regulatory agency must then make a determination before the program can be imple-mented.

Price Johnson rehashed many of the benefits of the program, from the possible savings customers may achieve by reducing trash output to the impact to county coffers by increasing overall recycling.

She also noted that not everyone is critical of the pro-gram and that many residents have been advocating for a curbside program for years.

“I just want to make sure people realize there are two sides to that,” Price Johnson said.

the board declined to do so for a variety of reasons.

There was talk about trans-ferring some of the law-and-justice tax dollars to other county functions, a plan Brown was adamantly against, and there was also concern that the county wasn’t prepared to successfully sell such a mea-sure to the public.

At the Law and Justice Council, Brown’s request to pick up the torch again in the near future met with resis-tance.

“I’m not in favor of forward-ing anything to the commis-sioners at this moment,” said council member Bob Clay, who is also a Coupeville town councilman. “I think there are more questions that need to be answered.”

Specifically, the Island County Deputy Sheriff’s Guild have been working without a contract for years and it’s currently in a state of arbitra-tion. Until that’s resolved, and it’s clear what money is going where, Clay said he just isn’t comfortable asking voters to approve anything.

Brown argues that as an elected official, guild contracts are entirely out of his control

and that it’s unfair for his bud-get to be “held hostage” by negotiations that he doesn’t even participate in.

But there is also argument about whether any new tax should be a sales or property tax. A sales tax is more lim-ited because only so much money can be raised due to a state cap. Also, what money is generated will have to be split between the county and Whidbey’s three municipali-ties.

A property tax is much more versatile by comparison because there is no ceiling on how much can be requested and the funds received can be spent only on Island County law-and-justice needs.

Clay said he is leaning toward a sales tax, if anything, because he believes it would tax everyone and not just property owners. Particularly,

tourists would also have to contribute. Tourism is one of the county’s primary eco-nomic drivers and visitors also benefit from law enforcement, he said.

Others, such as Oak Harbor Mayor Scott Dudley, are adamantly against another sales tax. They maintain that as the urban center and sales backbone of the county, Oak Harbor would carry much of the burden for county-wide services.

“It’s extremely unfair,” Dudley said.

He also worries that it will drive many to travel off island to do their shopping, a trend that would be detrimental to city businesses. Dudley said he voiced the same concerns in 2012.

“I made it known last year and I will be vocal again,” Dudley said.

Similarly, Commissioner Jill Johnson, who also serves on the council, is against a sales tax. But, like Clay, she has concerns about whether this is the right time to move forward with any tax.

She said she believes there is a legitimate need, but that Brown is the force behind the effort and she has yet to be convinced that his staff-ing problems can’t be solved another way.

“He needs it, but I don’t know if this tax is the way to solve the problem,” Johnson said.

But it’s not just Brown who is looking for relief. Island County Prosecutor Greg Banks has also been at the forefront of the issue. While he did receive some relief with temporary staff last year, Banks’ department remains short staffed despite having

to juggle three separate mur-der cases over the past six months.

He also is hoping for action as soon as possible as it will take some time for the mea-sure to be placed on a bal-lot and even longer before money is allocated to various departments.

“It’s a journey,” Banks said. “We need to start now.”

Brown did acknowledge, however, that his need is so great that he is near despera-tion. In fact, while the coun-cil has agreed to discuss the matter again at its February meeting, Brown said that’s as long as he will wait before going to the commissioners directly.

“I’m at critical staffing levels and I need to move forward now,” Brown said.

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Elmer Roy Eggebrecht

Elmer R. Eggebrecht, 79, of Kingman, Arizona and Oak Harbor, Washington passed away on Wednesday, January 16, 2013 in Kingman. He was born on May 28, 1933 in Vida, Montana, the son of Willie and Ida (Knopp) Eggebrecht. Following high school, Elmer served 22 years with the United States Navy, serving in both the Korean and Vietnam Wars. He was honorably discharged on August 6, 1976. He married Harriett Huffman on and they had four children. In 1953 Elmer was the State heavy weight wrestling champion in Othello, Washington. Elmer enjoyed fishing, traveling in his 5th wheel, and spending time with his family. He was a very generous man and always willing to help his family and friends. Elmer was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Harriett. He is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law, Dusti and Brenda Eggebrecht of Saucier, MS, Rockie and Michelle Eggebrecht of Oak Harbor, WA; daughters and son-in-law, Sandie and

William Lain of Abelene, TX, Star Eichenlaub of Concrete, WA; grandchildren, Holly, Michael, Derek, Debra, and Amy; several great-grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law, Ervin and Sandy Eggebrecht; sisters and brothers-in-law, Betty and Chuck Smith and Ella Mae and Chuck Bates. A graveside service, with full military honors, will be held at 1:00 p.m., Sunday, January 27, 2013 at Fernhill Cemetery in Anacortes, Washington. Arrangements are in the care of Evans Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., Anacortes, WA and the San Juan Islands. To share memories of Elmer please sign the online guest register at www.evanscha-pel.com.

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Keith Lanz Sivertsen

Keith Lanz Sivertsen born Nov. 2, 1942 in Bremerton, WA, passed away on Jan. 23rd 2013 in Bellingham WA.

He lived on Bainbridge Island until he joined the U.S. navy in 1960 and served in Vietnam during the war there. He retired in 1981 as a Senior Chief. While he was in the navy Keith traveled all over the world. He said he loved being in the navy because that gave him a chance to go fishing all over the world and that he never had to be hungry again because the food was great and he could have as much as he wanted.

Diego Garcia, Australia and the Philippines were his three favorite places because of their connection to the Sea. While he was stationed in the Philippines, he met his wife Alicia. They were married for 31 years. Keith and Alicia moved to Whidbey Island in 1984 and built their home near Coupeville.

After he retired from the military he worked at Nichols Brothers shipyard for several years. He then worked at NAS Whidbey for Civil Services as an airplane mechanic. He then went to work for Main Street Collision while attend-ing Skagit Valley College where he finished his BA in Mechanical Science.

He loved everything about the outdoors. Fishing, crab-bing and gardening, were his favorite activities in addi-tion to spending time with his grandchildren, Ryan and Mikaela, and his family.

He was an avid reader; mostly about fishing he just couldn’t get enough informa-tion about fishing. He loved to do research. Throughout his life he never stopped going to school. Education was a priority to him and he was a wonderful role model for young people because he advocated education so much.

In addition to his wife Alicia, he is survived by one daughter, Maricar L Labrador and Sonny Labrador his son in law, one grandson Ryan Labrador, a granddaughter Mikaela Labrador his nephew Dave Moscoso and Dave’s wife Sherrylou Moscoso, two brothers Gary and Scott Sivertsen, friends Andy and Carol Anderson, Linda and Max Wilmshurst and many, many others. He was pre-ceded in death by his father Marvin Sivertsen, mother Grace Sivertsen and brother David Sivertsen.

A celebration of remem-brance will be held Saturday, Feb. 2nd at 1p.m. at Burley Funeral Chapel, 30 SE Ely St, Oak Harbor, WA 98277, with a viewing that morning from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. There will be a small recep-tion to follow the service.

Keith Lanz Sivertsen

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To reach us: Call us at (360) 675-6611, or email scores to sports@whidbeynewstimes.com.SPORTS

Whidbey Game of the week The Coupeville boys basketball team plays its final home game at 7 p.m. Friday with King’s.

By JIM WALLERSports editor

Two points.That is all that separated

the Oak Harbor High School cheer team from earning a state championship in Seattle at the University of Washington Saturday.

The second-place finish was the fourth time in six years the Wildcats placed in the No. 2 spot.

Hanford edged Oak Harbor 237 to 235 among the five teams who qualified for the small 1A/2A/3A divi-sion. “Small” teams include 12 members and no more than one male.

The Hanford-Oak Harbor battle was the closest in the 10 divisions; only one other was decided by less than 14 points.

It was a tough loss for the Wildcats, who have been practicing since November for the opportunity to show off their two-minute, 20-sec-ond routine at state.

After completing their rou-tine, the Wildcats collapsed in each others arms, tears of joy streaming down their faces.

The difficulty of the rou-tine was over, but not the waiting. Oak Harbor had to sit five hours for the remain-der of the competition to be completed before finding out its standing.

“We left our hearts out on the mat,” said senior Chylah

Bass.Oak Harbor coach Robin

Gohn called this group her Dream Team. The 14-per-son squad (two were alter-nates who didn’t compete because of injuries) featured 11 seniors. Not only was the team veteran-ladened and

talented, but displayed out-standing personal qualities, according to Gohn.

She said, “I could not be more proud of the team. In my 12 years of coaching at the high school, this team is a true team where the word ‘teamwork’ really meant

something to all of them.”This was the fourth state

meet for most of the seniors. As a group, they called it

“the best ever.”Having been there before

gave the team confidence, said senior Tyler O’Dell. That made the performance easier, less stressful, he added, but it was also difficult knowing it would be their last.

For most, their cheer careers are over. One senior, Jember Jansen, plans to cheer next year for Hawaii Pacific University, which she said has one of the country’s top cheer programs.

Oak Harbor competed after Hanford. Gohn said Hanford’s routine “had more difficulty in areas of their rou-tine but they didn’t have a more difficult routine” than Oak Harbor.

Gohn was hoping that her team’s superior execution and precision would sway the judges.

“We didn’t just execute our routine,” Gohn said, “we per-formed it.”

She said her team’s energy level and showmanship were outstanding.

Gohn also deflected the credit of her team’s perfor-mance back to the students and assistant coach Lauren Albritton.

Albritton, Gohn said, designed a perfect routine to accentuate Oak Harbor’s strengths.

The team included seniors

Bass, Jansen, O’Dell, Jade Brown, Micaiah Davis, Marin Ikeda, Jenny Landingin, Brianna Quinn, Sadie Strain,

Cristey Wolniakowski and Rae Wynne; junior Kaitlyn Marcus; and sophomores Juliet Aspery and Jadi

close call: Wildcat cheer just misses state title

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Tower of power: Sadie Strain, left, Jember Jansen, center, and Jenny Landingin stand tall as the Wildcats perform one of the state’s top routines.

Jim Waller/Whidbey News-Times

Jenny Landingin, front, and Marin Ikeda cheer it up at the state competition Saturday.

By JIM WALLERSports editor

With a playoff spot on the line, the Marysville-Pilchuck girls basketball team knocked off Oak Harbor 55-33 on the Wildcats’ court Monday.

Oak Harbor also dropped a game 44-28 at Shorecrest Friday.

Oak Harbor (2-10, 5-14) wraps up its season at Marysville Getchell (0-12, 2-17) at 7:15 p.m. tonight.

Heading into the Marysville-Pilchuck game, Oak Harbor trailed the Tomahawks (4-8, 6-12) by one game in the Wesco 3A North stand-ings and needed the win to keep its playoff dreams alive.

Marysville-Pilchuck’s height bothered the Wildcats all night. At 5-10, the Tomahawks’ shortest start-er was taller than four Oak Harbor starters, and M-P used its height to

out rebound the ‘Cats 41-35, includ-ing a 21-13 edge in offensive boards that led to 13 second-chance points.

The Tomahawks’ length also bothered the Oak Harbor offense, altering shots and making it difficult for the Wildcats to pass the ball on the perimeter to beat M-P’s 1-2-2 zone.

Marysville-Pilchuck’s zone surprised Oak Harbor, accord-ing to coach Trisha Wieber. The Tomahawks played a man-to-man when the two teams met earlier this season (a 62-48 M-P win Dec. 18), and Oak Harbor prepared to face the man again this time around.

Marysville-Pilchuck limited Oak Harbor to 23-percent shooting (12-for-53). The Tommies shot 33 per-cent (22-for-67) and outscored Oak Harbor 21-6 from three-point range.

The Tomahawks also did a better

job taking care of the ball, commit-ting 15 turnovers to Oak Harbor’s 24.

Marysville-Pilchuck led 15-11 after one period, and then came the game’s turning point. In a span of 90 seconds, Marysville-Pilchuck’s Charlee Pilon drilled a trio of threes to help the Tomahawks go on an 11-2 run and take control. By half-time it was 33-17 and Oak Harbor never threatened.

The lead was 18, 43-25, going into the final period.

Before the game, Oak Harbor honored seniors Ciera Wiser, Kelsey Rankin and Jalani Bobo.

Wieber said all three played hard on their night, but the emotions of the evening might have led to the team’s uneven performance.

Wiser had a strong all-around game, scoring eight points, collect-

ing an Oak Harbor season-high 15 rebounds and handing out five assists.

Annie Leete and Rankin also scored eight points; Bobo finished with seven and Liz Lym two.

Against Shorecrest, it was the third time in four games Oak Harbor headed into the fourth quarter with-in reach of a win but sputtered over the final eight minutes.

The Scots led 31-26 after the third period and then outscored Oak Harbor 13-2 to win going away.

The Wildcats had eight of their 22 turnovers in the final period and made only one of 12 shots. They also missed both free throw attempts.

While Oak Harbor’s shooting was dismal in the fourth, it wasn’t much better earlier in the evening. The Wildcats shot a miserable 16 per-cent (9-for-55) for the game.

Neither team shot well, but Oak Harbor’s efforts made Shorecrest’s shaky 30 percent (16-for-54) seem hot.

Oak Harbor led 12-8 going into the second period but missed its next 10 shots in the quarter and Shorecrest led 22-18 at the break.

Shorecrest’s Onyie Chibuogwa hit two buckets to start the fourth, and sister Uju followed with two more, the second a three, and it was 40-26. The three was the Scots’ first successful shot from long range after 18 misses.

Rankin finished with 12 points, Leete had 11, Hayley Lundstrom two, Lym two and Wiser one.

Wiser led Oak Harbor with seven rebounds and three assists. Natalie Fiallos also recorded three assists.

Wildcat girls eliminated from hoop playoff contention

JRoTc nets 8 winsOak Harbor High School

NJROTC earned eight firsts against eight other schools in a divisional meet at Bur-lington-Edison High School Saturday.

In team competition, the Wildcats received wins from Color Guard No. 1, Unarmed Drill, Armed Drill, Air Rifle No. 1 and Physical Strength No. 2.

Therese Desquitado (un-armed drill team command-er), Devin Peterson (armed drill commander) and Elma Empinado (female physical strength) all won individual events.

Earning second places were Jarik Bainco, Peterson and Jon Laningham.

Chief William Thiel said, “All the teams performed well and they stepped up.”

Oak Harbor competes against eight other area schools (which include units from the Navy, Air Force, Army and Marine Corps) and must finish among the top four in each team category to qualify for the regional meet March 26 at Graham-Kapowsin High School.

Currently all 10 Oak Harbor teams sit in the top three after three meets: Color Guard No. 1, first; Color Guard No. 2, second;

Armed Drill Team, first; Unarmed Drill Team, sec-ond; Air Rifle No. 1, first; Air Rifle No. 2, second; Individual Armed Exhibition Drill, first; Dual Armed Ex-hibition Drill, second; Physi-cal Strength No. 1, second; and Physical Strength No. 2, third.

The final divisional meet is Saturday, Feb. 23, at Marysville-Pilchuck High School.

BR sets tryoutsTryouts for the 2013 Babe

Ruth baseball team will be 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, March 2 and 3, at the Oak Harbor High School baseball diamond.

Members of the Skagit Valley Babe Ruth League,

the Oak Harbor Babe Ruth teams are primarily for 13- and 14-year-old players who want to play in a competi-tive league.

For more information, contact coach Bill Young at 360-679-4843.

NWAc gets coachThe North Whidbey Park

and Recreation District has hired a new coach for the North Whidbey Aquatic Club.

NWPRD director Bill Walker said, however, that he could not reveal the name of the selection be-cause the coach asked that it not be made public until he has finished preparing his current team for its state championships in February.

Walker said the new coach is a former Division 1 swimmer who reached the national team level and

swam internationally. He will move to Whidbey after his current team wraps up its season in March.

The new coach will re-place Neil Romney, who was dismissed in November, and interim coach Steve Witcher.

Soccer club meetsThe North Whidbey

Soccer Club will hold its annual general meeting for the purpose of electing offi-cers and approving the 2013 budget at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 11, at the Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce.

Officers to be elected are president, director of acade-my, director of recreational soccer, treasurer, registrar/webmaster and director of uniforms.

All NWSC members present at the meeting have a vote. The NWSC regular

monthly meeting will imme-diately follow adjournment of the AGM.

For additional informa-tion, visit nwhidbeysoccer.org or email northwhidbeysoccer club@gmail.com.

NWLL registersNorth Whidbey Little

League will be registering players and accepting docu-ments at North Whidbey Middle School from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday through Feb. 16.

Registration forms can be picked up at Big 5, McDon-ald’s, Dairy Queen, Burger King, Wendy’s and the league’s website, www.north whidbeylittleleague.org.

Register by Feb. 1 and re-ceive a $10 discount.

Call 360-679-1522 for more information.

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Wildcat boys win ugly over Shorecrest

It wasn’t pretty, but it was a win.

The Oak Harbor High School boys basketball team withstood a 15-2 Shorecrest run in the final four minutes to defeat the visiting Scots 51-44 Friday.

Wildcat coach Mike Washington said, “We didn’t play well, but we won. Was it pretty? No. Was it a win? Yes.”

Oak Harbor will take the “W.” It helped the Wildcats (6-5, 10-8) remain one game up on Marysville Getchell (5-6, 7-11) in the battle for second place in the Wesco 3A North standings with two games left. The second-place team earns a home game in the first round of the playoffs.

Getchell comes to Oak Harbor at 7:15 p.m. tonight. Oak Harbor played Marysville-Pilchuck (0-11, 0-18) last night; results were not availabale at press time. A win would clinch second for the Wildcats because they hold the tie breaker over Getchell.

Wesco South’s Shorecrest (3-8, 9-9) and Oak Harbor were tied at 10 after one perioid, then the teams combined to make only five hoops and three of 13 free throws in a shaky second quarter as Oak Harbor struggled to a 19-14 lead.

Jojo Webster scored eight points and Chris Hailer four in the third quarter and Oak Harbor en-tered the fourth up 34-26.

The lead grew to 15, 44-29,

when Gabe Groenig dropped in a pair of free throws with 4:02 left.

Shorecrest rattled off eight straight points in less than 90 sec-onds thanks to Oak Harbor turn-overs and earning second-chance opportunities with offensive re-bounds.

Another pair of Oak Harbor turnovers helped the Scots contin-ue to chip away, and it was 46-44 with 1:21 to play.

A missed layup cost Shorecrest the opportunity to tie.

Dayne Herron scored for Oak Harbor to make it 48-44 with 56 seconds remaining.

From there Oak Harbor record-ed three stops and hit three of six free throws to hold off the Scots.

Shorecrest shot only 28 percent (14-for-50) for the game to Oak Harbor’s 43.6 percent (17-for-39). The Wildcats’ percentage was bogged down by poor three-point shooting, 1-for-13 (7.7 percent). Oak Harbor shot 61.5 percent on two-pointers.

The Scots also struggled from long range, making only four of 26 (15.4 percent).

Shorecrest committed 25 fouls, 10 more than Oak Harbor, but the Wildcats failed to take advantage by making only half of 32 tries. The Scots were 12-for-21 at the line.

Shorecrest outscored the Wild-cats 19-11 off turnovers though it committed two more, 19-17.

Webster guided Oak Harbor with 13 points, and Drew Wash-ington and Dyllan Harris had 10 each. Hailer had eight points, Her-ron five and Groenig five.

Hailer and Groenig each grabbed seven rebounds.

Trumbull injured in coupeville loss

The outcome of the boys bas-ketball game between Archbishop Murphy and host Coupeville Fri-day became secondary when the Wolves’ Aaron Trumbull suffered a scary fall and head injury just be-fore halftime.

Saturday morning Coupeville coach Anthony Smith said Trum-bull was “okay.”

Trumbull’s mother, Shelli, said in an email Monday that Aaron “has a concussion, but he is doing well. We are thankful it wasn’t more se-rious.” He will miss the remainder of the season.

Trumbull, who was defending on a fast break, jumped to block a shot and was undercut by the ATM shooter. Trumbull went parallel with the ground and hit his head on the floor.

Smith called the scene “hor-rific.”

After being checked by para-medics, Trumbull was taken to Whidbey General Hospital for ob-servation. He was released Friday night.

Archbishop Murphy (8-4, 10-5) won 68-28.

In addition to losing Trumbull, Coupeville played without leading scorer Ben Etzell who was out with a staph infection.

The Wildcats used their fast break to zip to a 23-5 first-quarter lead.

Coupeville hung with ATM the second quarter, being outscored 18-14, but struggled in the second

half after Trumbull’s injury.“After Aaron went down,”

Smith said, “it took the wind out of our sails.”

The Wildcats led 41-19 at half-time and 59-23 after three peri-ods.

Smith said Nick Streubel and Aaron Curtin played well for the Wolves. Streubel scored 10 points and snared seven rebounds. Cur-tin added seven points and seven boards.

Morgan Payne finished with five points, Caleb Valko four and Cason Risner two.

Joel Walstad and Wiley Hes-selgrave moved up from the junior varsity and saw some varsity time, Smith said.

Coupeville (0-12, 1-17) finishes the regular season at home Friday at 7 p.m. with King’s (10-2, 13-5).

Not all lost as Wolves fall to Archbishop

The Coupeville girls basketball team fell 78-42 to first-place Arch-bishop Murphy Friday in Everett, but not all was a loss.

Coupeville coach David King said, “Despite the score and loss, this is a game we can take a lot of positives from and help us finish the season strong.”

He added, “The girls received a great compliment from the ATM coach after the game. He…was impressed with our effort and never-give-up attitude.”

Coupeville jumped to a 6-2 lead with the help of four points from Makana Stone, then the Wildcats (11-1, 14-3) finished the quarter on a 22-2 run thanks to 16 points from Beth Carlson.

Carlson is considered by most as the best player in the Cascade Conference, and King was im-pressed: “She is a great talent, and if she doesn’t have a shot she makes the right pass to a team-mate.”

Carlson finished with 33 points.Stung by 23 turnovers, Coupe-

ville trailed 42-24 at the half, but was outscored only 18-16 in the second quarter.

In the second period, the Wolves used Archbishop Murphy’s “aggressive pressure against them and started creating fouls,” King said.

Amanda Fabrizi hit five free throws and scored seven points and Hoskins made four foul shots and scored six points in the quar-ter.

Coupeville kept its composure against ATM’s press, trap and tough man-to-man defense in the third quarter and was outscored by only five, 20-15, in the period.

King praised the play of Bree Messner who has “really elevated her game at both ends of the court.”

He added, “Despite not scor-ing, Bessie (Walstad) had another good game.”

Lauren Escalle missed the game because of a sprained ankle suf-fered in practice Thursday.

The Wolves had one of their best days of the season at the foul line, making 16 of 26 (62 percent).

Fabrizi scored 13 points, Stone nine, Jai’Lysa Hoskins six, Hailey Hammer six, Messner five and Madeline Strasburg three.

Coupeville (3-9, 5-13) plays its final regular season game at 7 p.m. Friday at King’s (9-4, 12-6).

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ISLAND LIVINGWhidbey

Garry Oak Gallery fea-tures photographer KELLY KELLOGG and metal sculptor JOHNATHAN WARD during February. View their art and enjoy chocolate and refreshments from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1 at the gallery, located at

830 SE Pioneer Way, Oak Harbor. Call 240-0222.

Penn Cove Gallery fea-tures basketry artist MARY ALICE STERLING for February. Meet her between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2 at the gallery, which is located at 9 Front St., Coupeville. Call 360-678-1176.

Raven Rocks Gallery presents THE LOVE MONTH, featuring love-related works by gallery

owners Mary Jo Oxrieder and Windwalker Taibi. The gallery is located at the Greenbank Farm. Call 360-222-0102; www.ravenrocks gallery.com.

Artworks Gallery fea-tures watercolor and oil painter GAYLEN WHITEMAN for Febru-ary. Check out her work and meet Whiteman at a reception set for 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1 at the gallery located at the Greenbank Farm. Call 360-222-3010;

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Rob Schouten Gallery presents a fundraiser for HEARTS AND HAMMERS Feb. 1-25. More than 30 artists’ work is available to purchase and benefits the nonprofit home repair group. The opening night party is set for 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1. The gallery is located at the Greenbank Farm. Call 360-222-3070.

Whidbey Art Gallery in

Langley presents HEARTS ON PARADE, where the artists put their own spin on one-of-a-kind art hearts. A portion of the proceeds benefit WAIF. The Artwalk is set for 5 to 7 p.m. Satur-day, Feb. 2 at the gallery, lo-cated at 220nd St., Langley. For information, visit www.whidbeyartists.com.

Outcast Productions presents VISITING MR. GREEN at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 1, 2, 8, 9, 15 and 16, and at 2 p.m. Feb. 3 and 10 at

Black Box Theater, Island County Fairgrounds, Lang-ley. A comedy-melodrama about friendship, family and forgiveness. Tickets: $16; $12 seniors/students, from brownpapertickets.com or ocp@whidbey.com.

The FIRST FRIDAY GALLERY WALK in Anacortes is set for 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1. Check out galleries on Commercial Avenue, including Scott Milo Gallery’s new oils by Lorna Libert. Call 360-293-6938.

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By REBECCA OLSONStaff reporter

Entering the Sweetheart of Gems Show is like opening a chest full of treasure. Wire-wrapped arrowheads, intricate earrings, belt buckles gleaming with polished stones and even beaded praying mantises will turn the Oak Harbor Senior Center into a treasure trove.

The 48th annual Sweetheart of Gems rock and gem show is set for 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 10 at the senior center, located at 51 SE Jerome St., Oak Harbor. Admission is free.

The show features work by members of the Whidbey Island Gem Club a well as vendors and demonstrations. Vendors include Bend Beads, Natural Gold and Jade, RRR Sunstones, Colonial Lapidary, The Opal Guy, R&T Crystals and Ludemann’s Lapidary.

There will be a silent auction, door prizes and food and drinks.

Work by club members will be available to purchase at the show and will be demonstrated, along with cabbing and intarsia, stone bead making, wire wrapping and knapping and primitive tools, said

event organizer Chip Batcheller, who has been a member of the club for about seven years.

“It’ll have a little interest for everybody,” said Dick James, club member for 10 years.

The Whidbey Island Gem Club is open to everyone. It currently has about 100 members. The rock shop, located next to the senior center, offers club members an area and the tools to turn rocks into art. The shop is open from 9 a.m. to noon Tuesdays and Wednesdays. The first two days of work are free for members and shop fees are $2 per day after that.

“We teach everything they need to know about making cabochons and provide the material for the first couple,” James said, pointing to the heaps of colorful polished stones called cabochons. Anyone interested can come make a cabo-chon for free to see if they’d like to join the club.

A wire wrap class takes place from 7 to 9 p.m. every Thursday in the Senior Center. It’s free for Senior Center and club members. A knapping group meets to create paleo-arts like arrowheads out of obsidian or agate.

“They meet for doing stuff like

the Indians only better,” James laughed.

James said he is especially enthusiastic about the new sil-versmithing classes that the club began offering last year.

“It’s really simple to do but it’s involved. You’re limited only by your imagination as to what you can make,” James said, adding that one club member made a double-sided pendant cast in silver with handmade stones in it.

The process of silversmithing isn’t hard to grasp, James said. He makes a wax model and casts it, using heat to dissolve the wax. Silver is melted and fills the lost wax model while being spun in a centrifuge.

For love of rocksAnother enjoyable aspect of the

club is the field trips members take to find materials. The junior club for kids focuses on field trips and geology education.

“Other than just being plain old fun, it’s healthy, you get to go out-doors, meet people,” James said of the club.

“It’s not expensive,” Batcheller added. “You can make it expensive

but the basics aren’t expensive.”The Whidbey Island Gem Club

provides materials to members at minimum cost. Proceeds from the Sweetheart of Gems Show raise money for the club and the scholar-ship the club funds for graduating seniors going into a geology-related

field.Another benefit of joining the

club? It’s for people who just plain love rocks.

“I’ve collected pretty rocks from probably age 6 all over the country-side, when I was in the military, all

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Dick James displays a number of the jewelry, belt buckles, cabochons and more that he created through the Whidbey Island Gem Club.Top, from left: Chip Batcheller creates beaded insects, like this praying mantis, using skills he learned from his seven years in the Whidbey Island Gem Club. Colorful polished stones called cabochons are the first step in creating beauti-ful rock and gem art with the Whidbey Island Gem Club. New members are welcome to learn to make a cabochon for free. Dick James, longtime member of the Whidbey Island Gem Club, made this wire-wrapped pendant.

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Whidbey Island Gem Club shines at Sweetheart of Gems Show

Experience the story of Rebecca Ebey like never before with a CD recording featuring authentic period music and the voice of Jill Johnson, award-winning storyteller.

A CD release party is set for 5 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1 at the Island County Museum in Coupeville. Admission is free.

Recorded live in Crockett Barn, “Rebecca – The Story of Rebecca Ebey” follows journals of one of Whidbey’s first settlers, Rebecca Ebey, wife of Isaac Ebey. Her story is touching

and always entertaining and documents early settler life on what is now known as Ebey’s Prairie.

Rebecca’s husband was a well-known Washington pioneer, homesteader, legislator and military commander. The story is told through the words of Rebecca Ebey’s diary which began three months after her arrival on Whidbey Island in June of 1852 and ended abruptly with her death in September 1853.

The diary reveals a bright, sensitive, young woman facing huge hard-

ships caused by weather, isolation and loneliness, pregnancy, illness and relentless, hard physical work.

However, Rebecca also shares her joys: the beauty of the land, strong friend-ships and a sense of accom-plishment as she and Isaac together create a commu-nity.

The CD features authentic period music by Whidbey’s Dandelion Family Band.

For more information, call the museum at 360-678-3310.

Whidbey pioneer’s story comes to life on CD

over the world,” Batcheller said.

“I don’t think there’s any-body, male or female, who hasn’t picked up a rock and said, ‘Darn, that’s pretty.’ We just take it a step fur-ther and do something with it,” James added.

“A lot of rocks you see don’t look like anything,”

Batcheller said. However, once they are polished and cut, they shine with a vari-ety of colors that can even form scenes. James held up a polished tiger’s eye rock that gleamed amber and brown. Streaks and shapes in the rock formed the image of an ancient desert city and anything else the imagination could determine. But it started out as a dusty, ugly rock, James said.

After mastering the art of creating a cabochon, club members can move on to making belt buckles, bugs and more.

“We all have a good time,” James said, adding that new members are always welcome.

To join the club, show up at one of their sessions or call Batcheller at 360-679-9397. For information about the knapping group, call Joe Higgins at 360-675-4943.

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All Dr. Mortimer wants to do is deliver the Ponsonby Lecture. But things go from bad to worse for him as his ex-lover arrives to reveal they have a son minutes before the lecture in the British farce “It Runs in the Family.”

Expect unending laugh-ter as Dr. Mortimer must fend off a paternity suit,

punk daughter and ex-wife, plus the assortment of farcical nuts running in and out of doors mistaking everybody for someone else.

The fun begins Friday, Feb. 1 at the Whidbey Playhouse and shows run through Feb. 17. Shows are at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. Sundays.

“It Runs in the Family” is written by Ray Cooney and directed by Bob Hendrix.

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Special Port of Coupe-ville Meeting, 10 a.m. Jan. 30, Greenbank Farm main barn, 765 Wonn Road, Greenbank. Public comment period to revise provisions of Special Review District. 360-678-7171.

Whidbey Island Jug-glers, 6-8 p.m. Jan. 30, Click Music, 1130 NE Sev-enth Ave., Oak Harbor. Adults and teens learn to juggle. Cost: $3. 360-675-5544.

Whidbey Island Con-servation District Plant Sale, accepting orders through Jan. 30. Order from 29 Western Washington native species. View plant list at whidbeycd.org. Sale benefits WICD educational and assistance programs. 360-678-4708; sandy@ whidbeycd.org.

Ready Readers, 9:30 a.m. Jan. 31, Coupeville Li-brary, 788 NW Alexander St., Coupeville. Preschool storytime prepares children to read. 360-678-4911.

Mystery Book Lovers, 3 p.m. Jan. 31, Oak Harbor Library, 1000 SE Regatta Drive. Share love of myster-ies at discussion of books by Laura Lippman. 360-675-5115.

North Whidbey Cou-pon Club, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursdays, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Fridays, Oak Harbor Cham-ber of Commerce, 32630 Highway 20, Oak Harbor. All are welcome to learn about coupon-clipping and money saving. Donate cou-pons at Oak Harbor Senior Center or Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce. 360-675-2338.

Child Screening, by ap-pointment Feb. 1, Coupeville Elementary School. Families living in Coupeville School District can have children ages birth to 21 screened for developmental delays in motor, communication, problem solving, self help and social skills. Make an ap-pointment: 360-678-4409, ext. 3023.

“Rebecca - The Story of Rebecca Ebey” CD Release Party, 5-7:30 p.m.

Feb. 1, Island County Mu-seum, Coupeville. Recorded live in Crockett Barn, “Re-becca” follows journals of one of Whidbey’s first set-tlers and features authentic period music. Free admis-sion. 360-678-3310.

First Friday at the Farm, 5-8 p.m. Feb. 1, Greenbank Farm, 765 Wonn Road, Greenbank. Green-bank Farm stays open late once a month. Visit art gal-leries, enjoy live music, meet artists. 360-678-7700.

Whidbey Playhouse: “It Runs in the Family,” 7:30 p.m. Feb. 1, Whidbey Playhouse, 730 Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. Open-ing night for comedy. 360-

679-2237; whidbeyplayhouse.com.

Sound Waters, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 2, Oak Harbor High School, 950 NW Sec-ond Ave. One-day university featuring 65 informative classes about Puget Sound region and nature. Register: 360-678-7837; beach watchers.net/soundwaters/.

DUI/Underage Drink-ing Prevention Panel, 12:45 p.m. Feb. 2, Trinity Church, Highway 525, Free-

land. Open to all; required by local driving instructors for driver’s education stu-dent and parent. No late admittance. 360-672-8219; idipic.org.

Saturday Matinee: “Groundhog Day,” 2 p.m. Feb. 2, Oak Harbor Library, 1000 SE Regatta Drive, Oak Harbor. Free. 360-675-5115; sno-isle.org.

Red Dress Ball, 6 p.m. Feb. 2, Useless Bay Golf and Country Club, Lang-ley. Whidbey General and Soroptimist of Oak Har-bor host fun, educational evening based on American Heart Association’s “Go Red for Women” initiative. Tickets: $50, from Hallmark,

Casual House in Oak Har-obr; Whidbey Island Bank, WGH Life Center in Coupe-ville; Whidbey Island Bank in Langley; or any Soroptimist member. 425-802-7730.

Mount Baker Snow Bus, began going to moun-tain Jan. 5 for eight weeks. Sign up forms available at Oak Harbor High School or www.winterride.mtbaker.us. 360-675-9586.

Classically Speaking, 2:30 p.m. Feb. 3, South Whidbey High School, Langley. Guest conductor Roupen Shakarian and Sara-toga Orchestra perform Mozart, Mendlessohn and Haydn. Tickets: $18-$20. sowhidbey.com.

English as a Second Language Talk Time, 3 p.m. Feb. 3, Oak Harbor Library, 1000 SE Regatta Drive, Oak Harbor. Adults practice speaking English every Sunday in a supportive setting. 360-675-5115.

AARP Tax-Aide Free Tax Preparation, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Feb. 4, Oak Harbor Library, 1000 SE Regatta Drive, Oak Harbor. Schedule an appointment by calling 360-678-3000.

Job Club, 1-2:30 p.m. Feb. 4, Oak Harbor Library meeting room 137, 1000 SE Regatta Drive. Get help finding and applying to jobs. Attendance is drop-in and free. The club is hosted by the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, Department of Social and Health Ser-vices. 360-675-5115.

Island County Astro-nomical Society, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Feb. 4, First Unit-ed Methodist Church, 1050 SE Ireland St., Oak Harbor. All interested in astronomy may attend. 360-679-7664; icas-wa.webs.com.

First Monday Bunko, 7 p.m., Feb. 4, hosted by Oak Leaf Rebekahs at IOOF Hall, 721 SE Barrington, Oak Harbor. $10 donation requested. Prizes awarded. 360-675-0128.

Ready Readers Tod-dler Storytime, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. Feb. 5, Oak Harbor Library, 1000 SE

Regatta Drive. Ages 24-36 months enjoy stories, music, movements and playtime to nurture love of reading. Caregiver required. 360-675-5115; sno-isle.org.

AARP Tax-Aide Free Tax Preparation, 1-6 p.m. Feb. 5, Oak Harbor Library, 1000 SE Regatta Drive, Oak Harbor. Schedule an appointment by calling 360-678-3000.

Current Use Tax Pro-gram Workshop, 5 to 7 p.m. Feb. 5, Whidbey Tele-com, 1651 Main St., Free-land. Whidbey Island Con-servation District teaches Current Use Program for agriculture and timber lands. RSVP: 360-678-4708; rob@whidbeycd.org.

Ready Readers Baby and Me Storytime, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. Feb. 6, Oak Harbor Library, 1000 SE Regatta Drive. Newborns through 24 months enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and activities that inspire a love of reading. Caregiver re-quired. 360-675-5115; sno-isle.org.

African Textile Art for Teens, 3 p.m. Feb. 6, Oak Harbor Library, 1000 SE Regatta Drive, Oak Har-bor. Teens use markers and bags to create wall hangings based on African textiles. All supplies provided free. For teens in grades six through 12. 360-675-5115; sno-isle.org.

Ready Readers Pre-school Storytime, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. Feb. 7, Oak Harbor Library, 1000 SE Regatta Drive; 9:30 a.m., Coupeville Library, 788 NW Alexander St. Ages 3 to 5 enjoy books, songs and ac-tivities that prepare young minds for reading. Caregiver required. 360-675-5115; sno-isle.org.

Coupeville Garden Club, 10 a.m. Feb. 7, Coupeville Recreation Hall, 920 NW Alexander St., Coupeville. Program: “My Favorite Gardening Tool.” Public welcome.

Greenbank Garden Club, 10 a.m. Feb. 7, Greenbank Progressive Club, Bakken and Firehouse roads, Greenbank. Mark Laska of Ciao restaurant will present “Cooking Close to

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Earthquakes Docu-mentary, 2 p.m. Feb. 7, Coupeville Library, 788 NW Alexander St., Coupeville. 4H-D Video Club presents their documentary about preparing for earthquakes on Whidbey. 360-678-5789.

Disabled American Veterans, 7 p.m. Feb. 7, Oak Harbor Elks Lodge, NE Ernst Street, Oak Harbor. Open to all veterans. 360-257-4801.

Earthquakes Docu-mentary, 2 p.m. Feb. 8, Oak Harbor Library, 1000 SE Regatta Drive, Oak Harbor. 4H-D Video Club presents their documentary about preparing for earth-quakes on Whidbey. 360-678-5789.

Fifth-Grade Fund-raiser Dinner, 5:30-7 p.m. Feb. 8, First Reformed Church, 250 SW Third Ave., Oak Harbor. Valentine/Italian dinner raises funds for Oak Harbor Christian School fifth-graders to go on Washington state field trip. Tickets: $5 per person or $20 per family. RSVP: 360-675-2831.

Getting Ready for Medicare, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Feb. 9, Whidbey Gen-eral Hospital, 101 N. Main St., Coupeville. For people going on Medicare in next six months. Learn about plans, benefits and rate. Bring list of your drugs. Free. 360-678-8328.

Mother Mentor Train-ing, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Feb. 9, Playscape, 5476 Maxwelton Road, Langley. Volunteer to help mothers and caregiv-ers of young children by providing in-home support. RSVP: 360-321-1484. wa-mother mentors@gmail.com.

Whidbey Vintners Red Wine and Choco-late Tour, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 9-11 and 16-18, various winery tasting rooms on Whidbey. Sample wines and chocolates and enjoy live music, art and shopping. Tickets: $20 in advance or $25 at the door. 360-321-0515; blooms@whidbey.com.

DUI/Underage Drink-ing Prevention Panel, 12:45 p.m. Feb. 9, Oak Har-bor Library room 137, 1000 SE Regatta Drive, Oak Har-bor. Open to all; required by local driving instructors for driver’s education stu-dent and parent. No late

admittance. 360-672-8219; idipic.org.

Remembrances of the heart, 2 p.m. Feb. 9, Trin-ity Lutheran Church, 1508 Highway 525, Freeland. Whidbey General Hospital staff host memorial/celebra-tion for lost loved ones. RSVP: 360-678-7605 or 360-321-6659.

Central Whidbey hearts and hammers Dinner, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Feb. 9, Coupeville High School, 501 S. Main St., Coupeville. Spaghetti dinner for vol-unteers, past and future. Donation: $5. Work day will be May 4. centralwhid-beyhearts andhammers.com.

Big Red Event for Ry-an’s house, 7-10 p.m. Feb. 9, Greenbank Farm, 765 Wonn Road, Greenbank. Elegant evening of wine, ap-petizers, auctions benefits Ryan’s House for Youth homeless shelter. Tickets: $30, available at ryanshouse foryouth.org. 206-356-2405.

Penn Cove Water Festival poster viewing, 2-4 p.m. Feb. 10, Coupeville Recreation Hall, 901 NW Alexander St., Coupeville. Celebrate with food and entertainment and learn more about the festival and the Native American canoe races set for Saturday, May 18.

English as a Second Language Talk Time, 3 p.m. Feb. 10, Oak Harbor Library, 1000 SE Regatta Drive, Oak Harbor. Adults practice speaking English in

a supportive setting. 360-675-5115; sno-isle.org.

AARP Tax-Aide Free Tax Preparation, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Feb. 11, Oak Harbor Library, 1000 SE Regatta Drive, Oak Harbor. Schedule an appointment by calling 360-678-3000.

Job Club, 1-2:30 p.m. Feb. 11, Oak Harbor Library meeting room 137, 1000 SE Regatta Drive. Get help finding and applying to jobs. Attendance is drop-in and free. The club is hosted by the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, Department of Social and Health Ser-vices. 360-675-5115.

oak harbor Garden Club, 9 a.m.-noon Feb. 12, First United Methodist Church, 1050 Ireland St., Oak Harbor. Co-owner of “The Rusty Chandelier” shares crafty ideas. 360-675-0392.

AARP Tax-Aide Free Tax Preparation, 1-6 p.m. Feb. 12, Oak Harbor Library, 1000 SE Regatta Drive, Oak Harbor. Sched-ule an appointment by call-ing 360-678-3000.

Free Thinker Meeting, 6-8 p.m. Feb. 12, Freeland Library. Atheists, agnostics, freethinkers, secular human-ists and others meet.

homestyle Cheese

Making, 7 p.m. Feb. 12, Deer Lagoon Grange, 5142 Bayview Road, Langley. Vicky Brown teaches how to make fresh cheese with store bought milk or from your own goat or cow. Free; donations for building repair fund welcome. 360-321-4027.

Play Reading for Fun Troupe, 2-5 p.m. Feb. 14, Oak Harbor Library, 1000 SE Regatta Drive, Oak Har-bor. Share ideas and read scripts for the Whidbey Playhouse. No experience necessary. 360-544-8668.

Greenbank Progres-sive Club, 6-8:30 p.m. Feb. 14, Greenbank Hall, 3090 Firehouse Road, Greenbank. Monthly potluck and meet-ing. Jerry Mercer presents his books and current state of publishing and marketing. Bring a dish to share. 360-678-4885.

Valentine Sweetheart Dance, 7-9 p.m. Feb. 14, Harbor Tower Village, 100 E. Whidbey Ave., Oak Har-bor. Nic Nicholai plays tunes of yesterday. Navy volun-teers are dancing partners or bring your own. Cost: $2, benefits Big Brothers Big Sisters of Oak Harbor. 360-675-2569.

Small Business Coun-seling, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 15, Oak Harbor Library, 1000 SE Regatta Drive. Sign up for business assistance

session by calling 425-423-9090.

Star Party, begins at dark Feb. 15, Fort Nugent Park, 2075 SW Fort Nugent Road, Oak Harbor. Explore the night sky and view dis-tant galaxies, planets at free event. All ages welcome and equipment provided. Cloudy weather cancels event. 360-679-7664; icas-wa.webs.com.

K-9 Kids Read, 11 a.m. Feb. 16, Oak Harbor Library, 1000 SE Regatta Drive, Oak Harbor. Kids read to patient, friendly dog to improve reading skills and confidence. Caregiver required. 360-675-5115; sno-isle.org.

Kids in Motion, 2 p.m. Feb. 16, Oak Harbor Library, 1000 SE Regatta Drive, Oak Harbor. Families dance with fitness instructor Claudia Samano. For ages 4-11; must be accompanied by adult. 360-675-5115; sno-isle.org.

AARP Tax-Aide Free Tax Preparation, 1-6 p.m. Feb. 19, Oak Harbor Library, 1000 SE Regatta Drive, Oak Harbor. Sched-ule an appointment by call-ing 360-678-3000.

Greenbank Farm Con-versation Circle, 1 and 6 p.m. Feb. 19, Greenbank Farm main barn, 765 Wonn Road, Greenbank. Informal gathering to ask questions,

share concerns, talk about what you may be hearing about the farm. 360-678-7710.

history of Boats of Western Norway, 3 p.m. Feb. 21, Oak Harbor Library, 1000 SE Regatta Drive, Oak Harbor. Local wooden boat builder pres-ents history during Viking and Middle ages through the 18th century. Free. 360-675-5115; sno-isle.org.

oak harbor Book Group, 11 a.m. Feb. 22, Oak Harbor Library, 1000 SE Regatta Drive, Oak Harbor. Discuss “Girl in Translation” by Jean Kwok. 360-675-5115; sno-isle.org.

Carbon Nation: A Conversation About Cli-mate Change, 2 p.m., Oak Harbor Library, 1000 SE Re-gatta Drive. 360-675-5115.

AARP Tax-Aide Free Tax Preparation, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Feb. 25, Oak Harbor Library, 1000 SE Regatta Drive, Oak Harbor. Schedule an appointment by calling 360-678-3000.

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The financial sacrifice of a few was the gain of all Central Whidbey recently when nearly 250 acres of farm and wetland were forever protected from the threat of development.

Late last month, the Whidbey Camano Land Trust wrapped up conser-vation easements on five properties within Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve, totaling about 90 acres of farmland.

And shortly before that, the land trust secured the last of a series of proper-ties acquired in 2012 on the east end of Crockett Lake, culminating in the preser-vation of almost 150 acres of pristine wetland and migra-tory bird habitat.

“We’re just delighted these properties are pro-tected because I think it’s going to be to the benefit of all Island County residents,” said Tom Cahill, who was president of the organiza-tion’s board of directors last year.

Ebey’s reserve officials are hailing the conservation effort a success, calling it a significant achievement for the land trust and a gener-ous gift from participating landowners.

“These lands have been identified as high priori-ties for protection for more than a decade,” Reserve Manager Mark Preiss said. “They are integral to the reserve’s mission.”

Three of the five proper-ties protected in December belong to members of the Pickard Family. Siblings Jan

and Ken Pickard sold ease-ments on two properties totaling 33 acres between Engle and Fort Casey Road, and the family’s LLC sold development rights on 23 acres across from Ebey Bowl on the north side of Terry Road.

After more than 30 years of preservation efforts in the reserve, the properties

are like islands in a sea of already protected land.

“We’re the last ones on the prairie,” said Ken, with a laugh.

But neither he nor his sis-ter begrudge the wait. Both have long been champions of preservation efforts with-in the reserve, with Ken being one of those respon-sible for its creation in 1978

and Jan serving multiple terms on the trust board.

They even donated por-tions of their total profit margins to leverage addi-tional grant money so even more property could be protected. The family LLC donated $50,000, Ken $25,000 and Jan $121,750.

“It’s an incredible gift that she gave,” said Pat Powell,

executive director for the land trust. “I call her the heroine of Ebey’s reserve.”

Jan, however, just smiled at the compliment. She said she was happy to get any-thing at all. If no money had become available, she said she would have sim-ply given the development rights away.

“Getting something out of it is fantastic … I feel real good about it,” she said, with a smile.

“Living up here is a huge gift,” she said.

The Engle family also sold rights on 23 acres of property, located behind the bowling alley on Terry Road. Property owners included Len, Bob and Bill Engle and Joanne Brown.

Like the Pickards, the family had been waiting a

long time for preservation funding to become avail-able. The land could have been subdivided into four lots and sold for a greater price, but Len Engle said all agreed that preserva-tion was the direction they wanted to take.

“It just seemed like the right thing to do,” he said.

Finally, Judy Lynn sold the rights to the large par-cel of farmland located south of Highway 20 just past Arnold Road. About 14 acres total, it’s the first piece of property protected in the reserve that’s north of Penn Cove.

Lynn inherited it from her partner, the late Val Arnold, who passed away from brain cancer in 2005. She was a fourth-generation Arnold and believed strong-ly in the value of preserva-tion, Lynn said.

“She would be very happy to know that this is protected and will never be developed,” Lynn said. “She was a farmer at heart.”

The money used to pur-chase the easements for all five properties — total-ing more than $1.9 million — came from a variety of county, state and federal funding sources, Powell said.

The protection of about 150 acres at Crockett Lake came from similar sources along with two land dona-tions: Mary Bicknell gave 17 acres to the land trust, and brothers Dixon and Kelle Burgess gave 5 acres.

Added up, the land trust raised about $2.5 million to preserve or buy outright all the properties protected in the reserve in 2012.

While Powell gave spe-cial kudos to all the land-owners involved, saying their willingness and gen-erosity was extraordinary, those who worked with the organization said it was the land trust that should be recognized.

“The deep commitment of the staff and board con-tinue to inspire all of us,” Preiss said.

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ADVERTISING SALES CONSULTANT - Do you l ike to sel l? Are you t ired of working retai l and on weekends? The Whidbey Island’s com- munity newspapers seek an enthusiastic, creative individual to sell adver- tising to local business- es. Successful candidate must be dependable, de- tai l-or iented and pos- sess exceptional cus- tomer se r v ice sk i l l s . Previous sales experi- ence required; media sales a plus! Reliable in- sured transportation and good driving record re- quired. We offer a base salary plus commission, expense reimbursement, excellent health benefits, paid vacation, sick and hol idays, 401K and a great work environment with opportunity to ad- vance. EOE.

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The Board of County Commissioners

for Island County, Wash- ington, is seeking appli- cants for an appointment to serve the remainder of the term for

DISTRICT COURT JUDGE.

This seat wil l become vacant in March 2013. The judge thus appoint- ed shall hold office until the next general election and until a successor is elected and quali f ied. The next general elec- tion to fill the office will be held in November 2014. Only attorneys licensed to practice law in Wash- ington and who are resi- dents of Island County may be appointed.

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Coupeville, WA 98239 by February 4, 2013.

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REPORTERReporter sought for staff opening with the Penin- sula Daily News, a six- d a y n e w s p a p e r o n Washington’s beautiful North Olympic Peninsula that includes the cities of Por t Angeles, Sequim, Po r t To w n s e n d a n d Forks (yes, the “Twilight” Forks, but no vampires or werewolves). Br ing your experience from a weekly or small daily -- from the first day, you’ll be able to show off the writing and photography skills you’ve already ac- quired while sharpening your talent with the help o f veteran newsroom leaders. This is a gener- al assignment reporting position in our Port An- geles office in which be- ing a self-starter must be demonstrated through professional experience. Port Angeles-based Pe- ninsula Daily News, cir- culation 16,000 daily and 15,000 Sunday (plus a websi te gett ing up to o n e m i l l i o n h i t s a month), publishes separ- ate editions for Clallam and Jefferson counties. Check out the PDN at www.pen insu lada i l y - news.com and the beau- ty and recreational op- p o r t u n i t i e s a t http://www.peninsuladai- l y n e w s . c o m / s e c - tion/pdntabs#vizguide. In-person visit and tryout are required, so Wash- ington/Northwest appli- cants given preference. Send cover letter, re- sume and five best writ- ing and photography c l ips to Leah Leach, managing editor/news, P.O. Box 1330, 305 W. First St., Port Angeles, WA 98362 , o r ema i l leah.leach@peninsula- dailynews.com.

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REPORTERThe Whidbey Newspa- pers is seeking an ener- getic, detailed-oriented reporter to write quality s tor ies and features. Newspaper and layout experience using Adobe InDesign preferred. Ap- plicants must be able to work in a team-oriented, deadline-driven environ- ment, possess excellent wr i t ing sk i l ls, have a knowledge of community news and be able to write about multiple top- ics. Must re locate to Whidbey Is land, WA. This is a full-time posi- tion that includes excel- lent benefits: medical, dental, l i fe insurance, 401k, paid vacation, sick a n d h o l i d a y s . E O E P lease send resume with cover letter, 3 or more non- re tu r nable clips in PDF or Text for- mat and references to hr@soundpublishing.com

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DEPARTMENT ASSISTANT-

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH

Island County (Coupe- ville) Health Dept has a FT-10 month opening. Employee will work to ver ify the accuracy of the environmental health onsite database, assess and consolidate onsite sewage system records, and research pa rce l numbers. Three years prior experience in an of- fice environment. Profi- cient in database use and ability to perform re- s e a r c h o f p r o p e r t y records, As Builts, and plot maps. Closes Feb 6, 2013. Island County app l i ca t ion requ i red . Call 360-678-7919 From So. Whidbey 360-321- 5111 ext. 7919.

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Part Time InventoryCycle Counter

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Health Care EmploymentGeneral

BUSINESS OFFICE ASSISTANT, FT.

Experience in medical bi l l ing required. Com- petitive wage and bene- fits.

Apply in person311 NE 3rd St

Coupeville, WA 98239No phone calls please

CNA’sPart & Full Time

Please apply in person:Careage of Whidbey

311 NE 3rd StreetCoupeville, WA.360-678-2273

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DENTAL HYGIENISTNeeded, Oak Harbor

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MAINTENANCEPart Time, Weekends

and Holidays

Apply in person311 NE 3rd St

Coupeville, WA 98239No phone calls please

Maple RidgeAssisted LivingIS GROWING!!

CAREGIVERSWANTED

Apply in person at:1767 Alliance Ave.

Freeland, WA. 98249

RegisteredDental Hygienist

needed for aprofessional, friendly, caring dental office

in Oak HarborCandidate should have ab i l i t y to be a team p l a y e r a n d p r o v i d e quality, compassionate treatment to our excep- t i o n a l p a t i e n t b a s e . Number of working day flexible. Salary DOE.

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Health Care EmploymentGeneral

Seeking qualifiedcandidates for new

program inMount Vernon

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real estatefor sale

Real Estate for SaleLots/Acreage

South Whidbey

5 .15 ACRES, Lagoon Point area. Partial wood- ed, level, secluded West exposure. Small garage. Soi l logs 4 or 5 bed- room. $69 ,000 cash . 360-914-7112, 360-579- 7597

Real Estate for SaleManufactured Homes

Oak HarborFOR SALE 2 and 3 BR mobile homes in family- f r i e n d l y p a r k , n e a r schools, shopping, Navy base. $5,000-$18,000. 360-675-4228Reach over a million potential customers when you advertise in the Service Directory. Call 800-388-2527 or go online to nw-ads.com

Real Estate for SaleOther Areas

C O L FA X - - R I V E R - FRONT. 9 acres was $ 7 5 , 0 0 0 n o w o n l y $39,500. Lender Repo sa le. Beaut i fu l va l ley views, quiet country road with electric. Excellent fi- nancing provided. Call UTR 1-888-326-9048.

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Real Estate for RentIsland County

Convenient location, walk to Island Transit,

Post Office, grocery store,

banks, hardware store, dining,

church & ferry landing!

(360)341-2254

Spacious 2BR Clinton Apts

OAK HARBOR

2 BR, 2 BA HOME IN O.H. Features of f ice, vaul ted wood cei l ing, laminate floors & laudry room. Fenced yard, two storage buildings & 2 car garage. No pe ts. No smoking. Ready now! $1,195 per month, lease. Call 360-720-4130.

Real Estate for RentIsland County

CLINTON, WHIDBEY ISLAND

2 BR, 1.5 BA DUPLEX. First month free!!! All ap- pliances. 1 car garage and deck. Half block to free bus stop. One mile to Clinton ferry. Pets ne- got. Includes yard care. No smoking. $850 per month (on 12 month lease). 3 month payment plan on your last and $800 damage deposit. Call Bill 206-200-4219.Coupeville area

3 BDRM, 1.5 bath with Penn Cove views, beach access. Spacious tri-lev- el with family, bonus & laundry rooms, hard- wood floors, new paint and new kitchen appli- ances. $1250 month, in- cluding water and yard care. Pets negotiable. 360-682-5660.OAK HARBOR 2 BR UPSTAIRS IN 5 unit building on large lot. Beautiful San Juan Is- land view! New interior, ba lcony, park ing . No laundry / hookups $555. 360-679-1103.OAK HARBOR3 BEDROOM, 2.5 bath, 3 bonus rooms, garage, large yard. Water, sew- er, garbage paid, $1400 month. (360)675-9611OAK HARBOR3 BR, 2.25 BA town- house with gas fireplace, deck and garage. New f l o o r i n g d ow n s t a i r s . $1,100 per month. Call 360-929-0707.

Real Estate for RentIsland County

OAK HARBOR

3 BEDROOM, 1.5 BATH with natural gas heat, fireplace, two car garage and fenced yard. Stor- age shed in back. Walk to library and community co l lege. No pets. No smok ing . $1 ,100 per month. Damage deposit $800. References re- quired. 360-331-2460.

OAK HARBOR

3 BEDROOM, 3 Bath Split Level with natural gas. Large living room with vaulted ceiling, fire- place, large bay window. Separate dining room with deck to backyard. Cozy great room with wood bu r n ing s tove. Large fenced backyard with storage shed. 2 car garage. Located close t o N A S a n d b e s t schools. Great friendly ne ighborhood . Some pets allowed with depos- it. No smoking. 1 year l e a s e m i n i m u m . Available February 1st. $1150 month. 360-340- 5083

Think Inside the BoxAdvertise in yourlocal communitynewspaper and onthe web with justone phone call.Call 800-388-2527for more information.

Real Estate for RentIsland County

OAK HARBOR

ADORABLE 2 STORY condo in quiet neighbor- hood. 3 Bedroom, 2 bath has gas fireplace, wash- er, dryer, 1 car garage and back porch. Pets ok with fee. Lawn mainte- nance included. $1,075/ m o n t h p l u s d e p o s i t . M u s t s e e ! C a l l 360.672.1048.

OAK HARBOR

Beautiful Contemporary downtown appar tment. 2 bedroom, 1 bath, gar- age, wood floors, new and open. Partially fur- nished, pr ivate cour t- yard. $950 per month. Call 360-929-0707.

OAK HARBOR

WATERFRONT, Fantas- tic Views of Waterways, Ala Spit, Hope Island, Mt. Baker. 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Plus Den. Propane F i replace. New: Heat Pump, A/C, Windows. $1495, Lease. 360-679- 3355, 760-409-2617.

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Real Estate for RentIsland County

OAK HARBOR

DOWNTOWN 1,200 SF, 2 BR, 2 BA Water View Condo with washer, dry- er & hardwood f loors. Gourmet k i tchen with stainless appliances. 2 car garage and lg sun d e ck . S e c o n d f l o o r. Available now. $1,200/ Month plus deposit. 360- 969-0249.

Apartments for Rent Island County

Langley

Q U I E T, S E C L U D E D apar tment available in mid February. On own- ers 8 acres in Bayview, above owners garage. Great kitchen with gran- ite counter tops. Wash- er, dryer, dishwasher, generator. Utilities in- c luded: water, t rash, electric, propane, Direct TV. $900 month. 360- 321-4140 or 360-914- 2010

OAK HARBOR

Immediate OccupancyDowntown 2 BR, 1 BA with deck and storage.

Walk to stores & beach park! Wtr, swr,

grb incl. $650.

360-969-2434Oak HarborLEXY MANOR. Move-in Special. 1, 2 & 3 bed- rooms available. Close to shopping. Famil ies and special needs wel- come. Sec t i on 8 ok . Rent starts at $556. Call: 360-279-2155

Oak Harbor

Madrona ManorCALL FOR

MOVE-IN SPECIALSFamilies and special

needs welcome.1, 2 and 3 bedrooms starting at $615/mo. Walking distance to

beach, park, shopping and bus route.

Call: 360-240-1606** Section 8 ok

OAK HARBOR

Month To Month!

1 BR - $525/mo Near NAS/town

Wtr/swr/grbg paid360-683-0932

626-485-1966 Cell

OAK HARBOR

OAK GROVEMOVE-INSPECIAL

1/2 month rent + $300 deposit.

Call 360-675-400265 SW 3rd Ave, Oak Harbor

Oak Harbor

Studio & 2 BRsStarting at $525/mo

* Single level homes* On-site laundry* Friendly neighbors!

Come See OurModel Unit Today!Paradise Point

360-682-5916300 E. Whidbey Ave

Oak Harbor

Find what you need 24 hours a day.

Apartments for Rent Island County

Oak Harbor

WINTERSPECIALS

on 1 BR & 2 BR, 2 BAapartments

Near NAS. Available Now!Call: (360)679-1442

WA Misc. RentalsGeneral Rentals

VETERANS WANTED for homes. I f you are homeless, or in danger of loosing your home; have an income, depen- dents, & DD214, we may have a home for you! Call 206-849-2583.www.themadf.org

WA Misc. RentalsMobile/MFG Homes

OAK HOLLOWMOBILE HOME

PARK

Spring Specials!

$545 - $745 Lease, Purchase or

Rental OptionsSPECIALS OAC

Veteran/Military Discounts

APPLICATION FEES8 okay

CALL TODAY360-675-4228

WA Misc. RentalsWant to Share

Langley

(2) ROOMS AVAILABLE in 3 bedroom home. Pri- vate bath available. 5 minutes West of Lang- ley. $450 per room, per m o n t h i n c l u d e s a l l utilities. Cable and Wi-Fi avai lable. References and Background Check Required. 360-929-9211 or 360-341-1218

financingMoney to

Loan/Borrow

LOCAL PRIVATE IN- VESTOR loans money on real estate equity. I loan on houses, raw land, commercial proper- ty and property develop- m e n t . C a l l E r i c a t ( 8 0 0 ) 5 6 3 - 3 0 0 5 . www.fossmortgage.com

General Financial

CREDIT CARD DEBT? Discover a new way to e l iminate cred i t card d e b t f a s t . M i n i m u m $8750 in debt required. Free information. Call 24hr recorded message: 1-801-642-4747CREDIT CARD DEBT? LEGALLY HAVE IT RE- MOVED! Need a Mini- mum $7,000 in debt to qualify. Utilize Consumer Protect ion At torneys. Ca l l now 1-866-652- 7630 for help.Ever Cons ider a Re- verse Mor tgage? At least 62 years old? Stay in your home & increase cash flow! Safe & Effec- tive! Call Now for your FREE DVD! Cal l Now 866-967-9407

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LOST DOG: Jan 16th, Skatchet Head neighbor- hood. 8 year old neu- tered male Chihuahua, b l a c k / c r e a m . M i c r o chipped but has no col- lar. You may bring him to WAIF or any South end Vet with no ques- tions asked, or you can call or text me with info: 360-914-2625

legals

Legal Notices

Public NoticeInvitation to Bid

Deck Replacement for “E” Building at Glenha- ven Condominiums, 129 4th Street, Langley WAThe Housing Authority of Island County wil l re- ceive sealed bids from contractors at the offices of the Housing Authority of Island County, 7 N.W. 6th Street, Coupeville, WA u n t i l 1 0 : 0 0 a m , Tuesday March 12, 2013 for Deck replacement for “E” Building at Glenha- ve n C o n d o m i n i u m s , Langley, WABids w i l l be publ i c ly opened and read aloud at the Housing Authority of Island County Offices, 7 N . W. 6 t h S t r e e t , Coupeville, WA, at 10:00 am, March 12, 2013.“Instructions to Bidders”, “Form of Bid”, “Form of Contract”. “Form of Bid Bond”, Speci f icat ions and any other Contract Documents may be ob- tained at the Housing A u t h o r i t y o f I s l a n d County office or by call- ing 360-678-4181.No bidder may withdraw their bid within 45 days after actual date of bid opening thereof.The Housing Authority of Island County reserves the r ight to waive any and all informalities or to reject any and all bids.Rick Urban, ChairpersonBoard of CommissionersHousing Authority of Is- land CountyLEGAL NO. 451941, 454193Publ i shed : Wh idbey N e w s - T i m e s , S o u t h Whidbey Record. Janu- ary 23, 30, 2013.

7 0 8 1 . 2 4 0 4 9 G r a n t o r s : Northwest Trustee Services, Inc. F lagstar Bank, FSB Grantee: James E. Lightner and Betty R. Lightner, hus- band and wife Ref to DOT Auditor File No.: 4233439 T a x P a r c e l I D N o . : S6135-02-00049-0 Abbre- viated Legal: Lot 49, Plat of Beverly Beach Division NO. 2 Notice of Trustee’s Sale Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq. THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME You have only 20 DAYS from the record- ing date on this notice to pursue mediation. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUS- ING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to as- sess your situation and re- fer you to mediation if you are eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of

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he lp . SEEK ING ASSIS- TANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like as- s istance in determining your rights and opportu- nities to keep your house, you may contact the follow- ing: The statewide foreclo- sure hotline for assistance and referra l to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission Te lephone: Toll-free: 1-877-894-HOME (1-877-894-4663). Web s i t e : http://www.dfi.wa.gov/con- s u m e r s / h o m e o w n e r - ship/post_purchase_couns- elors_foreclosure.htm The United States Department of Housing and Urban De- velopment Telephone: Toll- free: 1-800-569-4287. Web site: http://www.hud.gov/of- f i ces /hsg/s fh /hcc / fc / in - d e x . c f m ? w e b L i s t A c - t i o n = s e a r c h & s e a r c h - state=WA&filterSvc=dfc The statewide civil legal aid hot- line for assistance and re- ferrals to other housing counselors and attorneys Te l e p h o n e : To l l - f r e e : 1-800-606-4819. Web site: http://nwjustice.org/what- c lear. I . On February 8, 2013, at 10:00 a.m. outside the main entrance of the Is- land County Annex Building near the Veteran’s Memori- al at 1 NE 6th Street in the City of Coupeville, State of Washington, the under- signed Trustee (subject to any conditions imposed by the Trustee) will sell at pub- lic auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at time of sale, the following descr ibed rea l property “Property”, situated in the County( ies) of ISLAND, State of Washington: Lot 49, Plat of Beverly Beach, Division No. 2, according to the plat thereof, recorded in Volume 3 of Plats, page 22, records of Island County, Washington. Situated in Is- land County, Washington. Commonly known as: 1874 Beverly Beach Road Free- land, WA 98249 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 07/18/08, re- corded on 07/22/08, under Auditor’s File No. 4233439, records of ISLAND County, Washington, from James E. Lightner and Betty R. Light- ner, Husband and Wife, as Grantor, to Joan H. Ander- son, EVP on behalf of Flag- star Bank, FSB., as Trustee, to secure an obligation “Ob- ligation” in favor of Mort- gage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. sole ly as nominee for Home Equity Mortgage, Inc., as Benefici- ary, the beneficial interest in which was ass igned by Mortgage Electronic Regis- tration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Home Equity Mortgage, Inc., its succes- sors and assigns to Flagstar Bank, FSB, under an As- signment/Successive As- signments recorded under Auditor’s File No. 4322611. *The Tax Parcel ID number and Abbreviated Legal De- scription are provided sole- ly to comply with the re- cording statutes and are not intended to supplement, amend or supersede the Property’s ful l legal de- scription provided herein. II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the Ob- ligation in any Court by rea- son of the Grantor’s or Bor- rower’s default on the Obli- gation secured by the Deed of Trust. III. The Beneficiary alleges default of the Deed of Trust for failure to pay the following amounts now in arrears and/or other de- faults: Amount due to rein- state by 10/02/2012 Month- ly Payments $14,430.68 L a t e C h a r g e s $ 4 9 5 . 5 5 Lender ’s Fees & Cos ts $312.33 Total Arrearage $15,238.56 Trustee’s Ex- penses (Itemization) Trus-

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tee’s Fee $1,000.00 Title Report $915.25 Statutory Mailings $20.00 Recording Cos ts $29 .00 Pos t ings $ 7 0 . 0 0 T o t a l C o s t s $2,034.25 Total Amount Due: $17,272.81 IV. The sum owing on the Obliga- tion is: Principal Balance of $275,877.96, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument evidencing the Obligation from 04/01/12, and such other costs and fees as are due under the Obligation, and as are provided by stat- ute. V. The Property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the Obligation as provided by statute. The sale will be made without representation or warranty, express or implied regard- ing title, possession, en- cumbrances or condition of the Property on February 8, 2013. The default(s) re- ferred to in paragraph III, together with any subse- quent payments, late charg- es, advances costs and fees thereafter due, must be cured by 01/28/13 (11 days before the sale date), to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminat- ed if at any t ime before 01/28/13 (11 days before the sale date), the default(s) as set forth in paragraph III, together with any subse- quent payments, late charg- es, advances, costs and fees thereafter due, is/are cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. The sale may be terminated any t ime after 01/28/13 (11 days before the sale date), and before the sale by the Bor rower, Gran tor, any Guarantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance paying the entire balance of principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees, and advances, if any made pursuant to the terms of the obl igat ion and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI. A writ- ten notice of default was transmitted by the Benefici- ary or Trustee to the Bor- rower and Grantor at the f o l l ow ing add ress (es ) : N A M E A N D A D D R E S S James Lightner aka James E. Lightner 1874 Beverly Beach Road Freeland, WA 98249 James Lightner aka James E. Lightner 4195 Basswood Road Freeland, WA 98249 Betty Lightner aka Betty R. Lightner 1874 Beverly Beach Road Free- l a n d , WA 9 8 2 4 9 B e t t y Lightner aka Betty R. Light- ner 4195 Basswood Road Free land, WA 98249 by both first class and certified mail, return receipt request- ed on 08/28/12, proof of which is in the possession o f the Trus tee ; and on 08/28/12 Grantor and Bor- rower we re pe rsona l l y served with said written no- tice of default or the written notice of default was posted on a conspicuous place on the real property described in paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII. The Trustee, whose name and address are set forth below, wil l provide in writing to anyone requesting it a statement of all costs and trustee’s fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their inter- est in the Property. IX. Any- one having any objection to the sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to re- strain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invali- dating the Trustee’s sale. X. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS

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OR TENANTS - The pur- chaser at the Trustee’s Sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the Deed of Trust (the own- er) and anyone having an interest junior to the Deed of Trust, including occu- pants 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 un- der Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied proper- ty, the purchaser shall pro- vide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. The trus- tee’s rules of auction may be accessed at www.north- westtrustee.com and are in- corporated by this refer- ence. You may also access sale status at www.north- w e s t t r u s t e e . c o m a n d w w w . U S A - F o r e c l o - s u r e . c o m . E F F E C T I V E : 1 0 / 0 2 / 2 0 1 2 N o r t h w e s t Trus tee Ser v i ces , Inc . , Trustee Authorized Signa- ture P.O. BOX 997 Bellevue, WA 98009-0997 Contact: N a n c i L a m b e r t ( 4 2 5 ) 5 8 6 - 1 9 0 0 . ( T S # 7081.24049) 1002.226154- File No.LEGAL NO. 448262Published: Whidbey News- T imes , Sou th Wh idbey Record. January 9, 30, 2013.

INCLUSION ON PORT’S SMALL

WORKS ROSTERSPORT DISTRICT OF SOUTH WHIDBEY

ISLANDNOTICE OF

ACCEPTANCE OF REQUESTS

FOR INCLUSION ON THE DISTRICT’S SMALL WORKS

ROSTERSNotice is hereby given that the Port District of South Whidbey Island is accepting requests for inclusion in the District’s Small Works Rosters for Consultants and Con- tractors. All consultants, contractors, builders or other parties seeking to perform work for the Port District, or wishing to be not i f ied of appl icable projects under $300,000 in value, should submit an Application for inclu- sion on the appropriate Smal l Works Ros te r. Roster applications may be requested by phone (360) 331-5494 or down- loaded from www.portof- southwhidbey.comLEGAL NO. 452995Publ i shed : Wh idbey N e w s - T i m e s , S o u t h Whidbey Record. Janu- ary 26, 30, 2013.

PUBLIC NOTICEIn accordance with RCW 36.77.070, Publication of Information on Day La- bor Projects, notice is hereby given on upcom- ing day labor projects for ca lenda r yea r 2013 . Said work is to be per- formed by the Is land County Publ ic Works Department personnel, either in whole or in part.Project Name Engineer ’s Cost Est i - mateMinor M isce l laneous Drainage Projects $18,000 Dated this 24th day of January, 2013BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIOENRSI S L A N D C O U N T Y WASHINGTONLEGAL NO. 453384Publ i shed : Wh idbey N e w s - T i m e s , S o u t h Whidbey Record. Janu- ary 30, 2013.

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COUNTY, WASHINGTON

IN THE ESTATE OFALFREDO MORENO,Deceased. No. 13-4-00007-7PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS R C W 1 1 . 4 0 . 0 2 0 , 11.40.030The personal represen- tative named below has been appointed as per- sonal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, be- fore the time the claim would be barred by any o therw ise app l i cable statute of l imi tat ions, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serv- ing on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal repre- sentative’s attorney at the address stated be- low a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate pro- ceed ings were com- menced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal repre- s e n t a t i ve s e r ve d o r mailed the notice to the creditor as provided un- d e r R C W 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within t h i s t ime f rame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise pro- vided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the dece- dent’s probate and non- probate assets.Date of First Publication: January 30, 2013Personal Representa- tive: Jesse Shane More- noAttorney for the Personal Representative: G. Ken- neth O’Mhuan, WSBA #884Address for Mailing or Service: 1115 16th St., Anacortes, WA 98221LEGAL NO. 453421Publ i shed : Wh idbey N e w s - T i m e s , S o u t h Whidbey Record. Janu- ary 30, February 6, 13, 2013.

7 3 1 4 . 0 0 1 5 1 G r a n t o r s : Northwest Trustee Services, Inc. GMAC Mortgage, LLC Grantee: Alicia M. Perenko- vich, as her separate estate Ref to DOT Auditor File No.: 4238502 Tax Parcel ID No.: S8516-00-0B102-0 Abbre- viated Legal: Unit B102, Summer Wind Condomin- ium Notice of Trustee’s Sale Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq. THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME You have only 20 DAYS from the record- ing date on this notice to pursue mediation. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUS- ING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to as- sess your situation and re- fer you to mediation if you are eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of he lp . SEEK ING ASSIS- TANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like as- s istance in determining your rights and opportu- nities to keep your house, you may contact the follow- ing: The statewide foreclo- sure hotline for assistance and referra l to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission Te lephone: Toll-free: 1-877-894-HOME (1-877-894-4663). Web site:

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http://www.dfi.wa.gov/con- s u m e r s / h o m e o w n e r - ship/post_purchase_couns- elors_foreclosure.htm The United States Department of Housing and Urban De- velopment Telephone: Toll- free: 1-800-569-4287. Web site: http://www.hud.gov/of- f i ces /hsg/s fh /hcc / fc / in - d e x . c f m ? w e b L i s t A c - t i o n = s e a r c h & s e a r c h - state=WA&filterSvc=dfc The statewide civil legal aid hot- line for assistance and re- ferrals to other housing counselors and attorneys Te l e p h o n e : To l l - f r e e : 1-800-606-4819. Web site: http://nwjustice.org/what- clear. I. On March 1, 2013, at 10:00 a.m. outside the main entrance of the Island County Annex Building near the Veteran’s Memorial at 1 NE 6th Street in the City of Coupeville, State of Wash- ington, the undersigned Trustee (subject to any con- d i t ions imposed by the Trustee) will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at time of sale, the following de- scribed real property “Prop- e r t y ” , s i t u a t e d i n t h e County( ies) of ISLAND, State of Washington: Unit B-102, Summer Wind Con- dominium, According to the Declaration thereof record- ed July 21, 2006 under Au- ditor’s File No. 4176617, Records of Island County, Washington; and Amend- ment thereto recorded Jan- uary 24, 2007 under Audi- to r ’s f i l e no . 4192455, records of Island County, Washington; and Second Amendment thereto Re- corded February 27, 2008 under Auditor’s Fi le NO. 4222693, Records of Island County, Washington. Situ- ate in the County of Island, State of Washington. Com- mon ly known as : 1670 Southwest Mulberry Place, #B102 Oak Harbor, WA 98277 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 10/15/08, recorded on 10/17/08, under Audi- tor ’s F i le No. 4238502, records of ISLAND County, Washington, from Alicia M Perenkovich, an Unmarried Individual, as Grantor, to Land Title, as Trustee, to secure an obligation “Obli- gation” in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Sys- tems, Inc. solely as nomi- nee for Peoples Bank, as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was as- signed by Mortgage Elec- tronic Registrat ion Sys- tems, Inc. to GMAC Mort- gage, LLC, under an As- signment/Successive As- signments recorded under Auditor’s File No. 4290870. *The Tax Parcel ID number and Abbreviated Legal De- scription are provided sole- ly to comply with the re- cording statutes and are not intended to supplement, amend or supersede the Property’s ful l legal de- scription provided herein. II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the Ob- ligation in any Court by rea- son of the Grantor’s or Bor- rower’s default on the Obli- gation secured by the Deed of Trust. III. The Beneficiary alleges default of the Deed of Trust for failure to pay the following amounts now in arrears and/or other de- faults: Amount due to rein- state by 10/22/2012 Month- ly Payments $26,659.75 L a t e C h a r g e s $ 9 7 6 . 7 5 Lender ’s Fees & Cos ts $6,313.05 Total Arrearage $33,949.55 Trustee’s Ex- penses (Itemization) Trus- tee’s Fee $675.00 Title Re- por t $680.46 Sta tu tor y Mailings $9.76 Recording Cos ts $14 .00 Pos t ings $ 7 0 . 0 0 T o t a l C o s t s $1,449.22 Total Amount Due: $35,398.77 IV. The sum owing on the Obliga- tion is: Principal Balance of $159,073.31, together with

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interest as provided in the note or other instrument evidencing the Obligation from 09/01/10, and such other costs and fees as are due under the Obligation, and as are provided by stat- ute. V. The Property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the Obligation as provided by statute. The sale will be made without representation or warranty, express or implied regard- ing title, possession, en- cumbrances or condition of the Property on March 1, 2013. The default(s) re- ferred to in paragraph III, together with any subse- quent payments, late charg- es, advances costs and fees thereafter due, must be cured by 02/18/13 (11 days before the sale date), to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminat- ed if at any t ime before 02/18/13 (11 days before the sale date), the default(s) as set forth in paragraph III, together with any subse- quent payments, late charg- es, advances, costs and fees thereafter due, is/are cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. The sale may be terminated any t ime after 02/18/13 (11 days before the sale date), and before the sale by the Bor rower, Gran tor, any Guarantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance paying the entire balance of principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees, and advances, if any made pursuant to the terms of the obl igat ion and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI. A writ- ten notice of default was transmitted by the Benefici- ary or Trustee to the Bor- rower and Grantor at the f o l l ow ing add ress (es ) : NAME AND ADDRESS Alicia Perenkovich aka Alicia M. Perenkovich 1670 South- west Mulberry Place, #B102 Oak Harbor, WA 98277 Un- known Spouse and/or Do- mestic Partner of Alicia Per- enkovich aka Alicia M. Per- enkovich 1670 Southwest Mulberry Place, #B102 Oak Harbor, WA 98277 by both first class and certified mail, return receipt requested on 06/01/11, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and on 06/02/11 Grantor and Borrower were personally served with said written notice of default or the written notice of default was posted on a conspicu- ous place on the real prop- erty described in paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII. The Trustee, whose name and address are set forth below, will provide in writ- ing to anyone requesting it a statement of all costs and trustee’s fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and a l l those who ho ld by, through or under the Gran- tor of all their interest in the Property. IX. Anyone having any objection to the sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportu- nity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale p u r s u a n t t o R C W 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver o f any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale. X. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TEN- ANTS - The purchaser at the Trustee’s Sale is entitled to possession of the prop- erty on the 20th day follow- ing the sale, as against the Grantor under the Deed of Trust (the owner) and any- one having an interest jun- ior to the Deed of Trust, in- cluding occupants who are

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not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary pro- ceedings under Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-oc- cupied property, the pur- chaser shall provide a ten- ant with written notice in a c c o r d a n c e w i t h R C W 61.24.060. The trustee’s rules of auction may be ac- cessed at www.northwest- trustee.com and are incor- porated by this reference. You may also access sale status at www.northwest- trustee.com and www.USA- Foreclosure.com. EFFEC- TIVE: 10/22/2012 North- west Trustee Services, Inc., Trustee Authorized Signa- ture P.O. BOX 997 Bellevue, WA 98009-0997 Contact: N a n c i L a m b e r t ( 4 2 5 ) 5 8 6 - 1 9 0 0 . ( T S # 7314.00151) 1002.194771- File No.LEGAL NO. 451984Published: Whidbey News- T imes , Sou th Wh idbey Record. January 30, Febru- ary 20, 2013.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

On February 11, 2013 at 10:15 a.m., the Board of Island County Commis- sioners will hold a public hear ing at the Is land County Board of County Commissioners Hearing Room (Room #102B), located in the Is land County Annex Building, 1 NE 6th Street, Coupe- v i l le , Wash ington, to cons ider adopt ion o f Resolution No. C-04-13 In the Matter of Amend- i ng t he 2012 I s l and County Budget. R e s o l u t i o n C - 0 4 - 1 3 would amend the 2012 Island County Budget and would recognize un- fo reseen changes in revenues in the Conser- vation Futures Fund that have occur red s ince adoption of the County’s annual budget, and ne- cess i ta te changes in budgeted expenditures in order to maintain a balanced budget. The full text of the pro- posed Resolution may be obtained by calling 679-7397, or dropping by the office of Island County Budget Director du r ing nor ma l o f f i ce hours. Interested per- sons may appear at the public hearing and give testimony for or against the proposed Resolu- tion. Persons requiring auxiliary aids/services s h o u l d c a l l I s l a n d County Human Resourc- es a t 679 7919, 629 4522, Ext. 7919, or 32l 5111, ext . 7919 (use whichever number is ap- plicable for the area) at least 24 hours prior to the meeting.Elaine MarlowIsland County Clerk of the BoardP. O. Box 5000Coupeville, WA 98239- 5000360-679-7397360-321-5111LEGAL NO. 453358Publ i shed : Wh idbey N e w s - T i m e s , S o u t h Whidbey Record. Janu- ary 30, 2013.

7 3 6 7 . 2 1 0 2 3 G r a n t o r s : Northwest Trustee Services, Inc. Alaska USA Federal Credit Union Grantee: De- layne L. Gerber and Melissa L. Gerber, husband and wife Ref to DOT Auditor File No.: 4250049 Tax Parcel ID No.: S7055-00-00003-0 Ab- breviated Legal : LOT 3, PLAT OF GREEN’S ACRES, VOL. 6, PG. 11 Notice of Trustee’s Sale Pursuant to the Revised Code of Wash- ington 61.24, et seq. THIS

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NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLO- S U R E S A L E O F Y O U R HOME You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date on this notice to pur- sue mediation. DO NOT DE- LAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN AT- T O R N E Y L I C E N S E D I N WASHINGTON NOW to as- sess your situation and re- fer you to mediation if you are eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of he lp . SEEK ING ASSIS- TANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like as- s istance in determining your rights and opportu- nities to keep your house, you may contact the follow- ing: The statewide foreclo- sure hotline for assistance and referra l to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission Te lephone: Toll-free: 1-877-894-HOME (1-877-894-4663). Web s i t e : http://www.dfi.wa.gov/con- s u m e r s / h o m e o w n e r - ship/post_purchase_couns- elors_foreclosure.htm The United States Department of Housing and Urban De- velopment Telephone: Toll- free: 1-800-569-4287. Web site: http://www.hud.gov/of- f i ces /hsg/s fh /hcc / fc / in - d e x . c f m ? w e b L i s t A c - t i o n = s e a r c h & s e a r c h - state=WA&filterSvc=dfc The statewide civil legal aid hot- line for assistance and re- ferrals to other housing counselors and attorneys Te l e p h o n e : To l l - f r e e : 1-800-606-4819. Web site: http://nwjustice.org/what- c lear. I . On February 8, 2013, at 10:00 a.m. outside the main entrance of the Is- land County Annex Building near the Veteran’s Memori- al at 1 NE 6th Street in the City of Coupeville, State of Washington, the under- signed Trustee (subject to any conditions imposed by the Trustee) will sell at pub- lic auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at time of sale, the following descr ibed rea l property “Property”, situated in the County( ies) of ISLAND, State of Washington: Lot 3, Plat of Greens Acres, as per Plat recorded in Volume 6 of Plats, page 11, Records of Island County, Washing- ton. Situate in the County of Island, State of Washing- ton. Commonly known as: 3135 Taylor Road Oak Har- bor, WA 98277 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 04/23/09, re- corded on 04/29/09, under Auditor’s File No. 4250049, records of ISLAND County, Washington, from Delayne L Gerber and Melissa L Ger- ber, husband and wife, as Grantor, to Land Title Com- pany of Island County, as Trustee, to secure an obli- gation “Obligation” in favor of Mortgage Electronic Reg- istration Systems, Inc. sole- ly as nominee for Alaska USA FCU dba Alaska USA Mortgage Company, Federal Credit Union, its successors and assigns, as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was ass igned by Mortgage Electronic Regis- tration Systems, Inc. solely as nominee for Alaska USA FCU dba Alaska USA Mort- gage Company, Federa l Credit Union, its successors and assigns to Alaska USA Federal Credit Union, under an Assignment/Successive Assignments recorded un- d e r A u d i t o r ’s F i l e N o . 4320430. *The Tax Parcel ID number and Abbreviated Legal Description are pro- vided solely to comply with the recording statutes and are not intended to supple- ment, amend or supersede the Property’s full legal de- scription provided herein. II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed

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of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the Ob- ligation in any Court by rea- son of the Grantor’s or Bor- rower’s default on the Obli- gation secured by the Deed of Trust. III. The Beneficiary alleges default of the Deed of Trust for failure to pay the following amounts now in arrears and/or other de- faults: Amount due to rein- state by 09/28/2012 Month- ly Payments $18,427.33 Late Charges $736.89 Total Arrearage $19,164.22 Trus- tee’s Expenses (Itemization) Trustee’s Fee $725.00 Re- cording Costs $28.00 Total C o s t s $ 7 5 3 . 0 0 To t a l Amount Due: $19,917.22 Other known defaults as follows: IV. The sum owing on the Obligation is: Princi- pal Balance of $248,270.13, together with interest as provided in the note or oth- er instrument evidencing t h e O b l i g a t i o n f r o m 10/01/11, and such other costs and fees as are due under the Obligation, and as are provided by statute. V. The Property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the Obligation as pro- vided by statute. The sale will be made without repre- sentation or warranty, ex- press or implied regarding title, possession, encum- brances or condition of the Property on February 8, 2013. The default(s) re- ferred to in paragraph III, together with any subse- quent payments, late charg- es, advances costs and fees thereafter due, must be cured by 01/28/13 (11 days before the sale date), to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminat- ed if at any t ime before 01/28/13 (11 days before the sale date), the default(s) as set forth in paragraph III, together with any subse- quent payments, late charg- es, advances, costs and fees thereafter due, is/are cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. The sale may be terminated any t ime after 01/28/13 (11 days before the sale date), and before the sale by the Bor rower, Gran tor, any Guarantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance paying the entire balance of principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees, and advances, if any made pursuant to the terms of the obl igat ion and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI. A writ- ten notice of default was transmitted by the Benefici- ary or Trustee to the Bor- rower and Grantor at the f o l l ow ing add ress (es ) : NAME AND ADDRESS De- layne L Gerber 3135 Taylor R o a d O a k H a r b o r, WA 98277-9151 Melissa L Ger- ber aka Melissa Lynn Ger- ber 3135 Taylor Road Oak Harbor, WA 98277-9151 Delayne L Gerber 51 North- west Colombia Drive Apt 201 Oak Harbor, WA 98277 Melissa L Gerber aka Melis- sa Lynn Gerber 51 North- west Colombia Drive Apt 201 Oak Harbor, WA 98277 by both first class and certi- fied mail, return receipt re- quested on 03/26/12, proof of which is in the posses- sion of the Trustee; and on 03/27/12 Grantor and Bor- rower we re pe rsona l l y served with said written no- tice of default or the written notice of default was posted on a conspicuous place on the real property described in paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII. The Trustee, whose name and address are set forth below, wil l provide in writing to anyone requesting it a statement of all costs and trustee’s fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who

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hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their inter- est in the Property. IX. Any- one having any objection to the sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to re- strain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invali- dating the Trustee’s sale. X. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS - The pur- chaser at the Trustee’s Sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the Deed of Trust (the own- er) and anyone having an interest junior to the Deed of Trust, including occu- pants 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 un- der Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied proper- ty, the purchaser shall pro- vide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. The trus- tee’s rules of auction may be accessed at www.north- westtrustee.com and are in- corporated by this refer- ence. You may also access sale status at www.north- w e s t t r u s t e e . c o m a n d w w w . U S A - F o r e c l o - s u r e . c o m . E F F E C T I V E : 0 9 / 2 8 / 2 0 1 2 N o r t h w e s t Trus tee Ser v i ces , Inc . , Trustee Authorized Signa- ture P.O. BOX 997 Bellevue, WA 98009-0997 Contact: W i n s t o n K h a n ( 4 2 5 ) 5 8 6 - 1 9 0 0 . ( T S # 7367.21023) 1002.211623- File No.LEGAL NO. 448261Published: Whidbey News- T imes , Sou th Wh idbey Record. January 9, 30, 2013.

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ISLAND COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT

In re the Dependency of:RIVAS, Emma Graceb.d. 06/27/08 NO. 12- 7-00207-2N OT I C E A N D S U M - MONS BY PUBLICA- TION - DEPENDENCY THE STATE OF WASH- INGTON TO: Sunny Mattole, Fa- ther A Dependency Petition was f i l ed onJune 7 , 2 0 1 2 ; A p r e l i m i n a r y hearing will be held on this matter on March 20, 2013 at 9:30 a.m. at Is- land County Super ior Court, 101 N.E. 6th St., Coupeville, WA 98239. This hearing will deter- mine if your child is de- pendent as defined in RCW 13.34.050(5). This begins a judicial process which could result in per- manent loss of your pa- r e n t a l r i g h t s . T H E ABOVE NAMED ID I - V IDUALS ARE SUM- MONED TO APPEAR at said hearing regarding your child. If you fail to appear at the preliminary hearing, the court may take evidence against you and enter an order without further notice to you. To request a copy of the Notice, Summons, and Dependency Peti- tion, and/or to view infor- mation about your rights in this proceeding, go to www.atg.wa.gov/DPY.as px.DATED this 16th day of January, 2013.By: Debra Van Pelt, Is- land County Clerk.LEGAL NO. 452873Publ i shed : Wh idbey N e w s - T i m e s , S o u t h Whidbey Record. Janu- ary 30, February 6, 13, 2013.

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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE

OF WASHINGTONIN AND FOR THE

COUNTY OF ISLANDIn the Matter of the Es- tate of:MILTON H. LITTKE,Deceased. No. 13-4-00018-2 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORSRCW 11.40.030 The Personal Represen- tative named below has been appointed as Per- sonal Representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must, be- fore the time the claim would be barred by any o therw ise app l i cable statute of l imi tat ions, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serv- ing or mailing to the Per- sonal Representative or the Personal Represen- tative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and fil- ing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate were commenced. The claim must be presented with- in the later of: (1) Thirty days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided u n d e r R C W 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of th is not ice. I f the claim is not presented within this time frame, t he c l a im i s fo reve r barred, except as other- wise provided in RCW 11 .40 .051 and RCW 11.40.060. This bar is effect ive as to claims against both the Dece- dent’s probate and non- probate assets.D a t e o f F i r s t Publication: January 30, 2013./s/ MICHAEL M. WALL- ER, WSBA No. 6310Law Offices of Skinner & Saar, P.S. Attorneys for Personal Representative 791 SE Barrington DriveOak Harbor, Washington 98277/s/ RICHARD H. LITT- KE, Personal Represen- tativeCour t of Probate Pro- c e e d i n g s : I S L A N D COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT Cause No. 13-4-00018-2LEGAL NO. 453141Publ i shed : Wh idbey N e w s - T i m e s , S o u t h Whidbey Record. Janu- ary 30, February 6, 13, 2013.7 8 8 6 . 2 3 7 4 6 G r a n t o r s : Northwest Trustee Services, Inc. PNC Bank, NA SBM to National City Bank SBM to National City Mortgage a di- vision of National City Bank of Indiana Grantee: Luke Baxter and Yuko Baxter, husband and wife Ref to D O T A u d i t o r F i l e N o . : 4152388 Tax Parcel ID No.: S 8 1 4 0 - 0 0 - 0 2 0 1 2 - 0 / 385069 Abbreviated Legal: Lot 12, Block 2, Shadow Glen #1 Notice of Trustee’s Sale Pursuant to the Re- vised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq. I. On Febru- ary 8, 2013, at 10:00 a.m. outside the main entrance of the Island County Annex Building near the Veteran’s Memorial at 1 NE 6th Street in the City of Coupeville, State of Washington, the undersigned Trustee (sub- ject to any conditions im- posed by the Trustee) will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at time of sale, the fol lowing described real property “Property”, situated in the County(ies) of Island, State of Washington: Lot 12, Block 2, Plat of Shadow Glen, Division No. 1, as per plat recorded in Volume 9

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of plats, Pages 63 and 64, records of Island County, Washington. Situate in the County of Island, State of Washington. Commonly known as: 251 Northwest Clipper Drive Oak Harbor, WA 98277 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 10/14/05, recorded on 10/27/05, under Audi- tor ’s F i le No. 4152388, records of Island County, Washington, f rom Luke Baxter and Yuko Baxter husband and wife, as Gran- tor, to Land Title Company of Island County, as Trus- tee, to secure an obligation “Obligation” in favor of Na- tional City Mortgage a divi- sion of National City Bank of Indiana, as Beneficiary. *The Tax Parcel ID number and Abbreviated Legal De- scription are provided sole- ly to comply with the re- cording statutes and are not intended to supplement, amend or supersede the Property’s ful l legal de- scription provided herein. II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the Ob- ligation in any Court by rea- son of the Grantor’s or Bor- rower’s default on the Obli- gation secured by the Deed of Trust. III. The Beneficiary alleges default of the Deed of Trust for failure to pay the following amounts now in arrears and/or other de- faults: Amount due to rein- state by 11/6/2012 Monthly Payments $36,358.20 Late Charges $1,400.36 Lend- e r ’ s F e e s & C o s t s $4,809.35 Total Arrearage $42,567.91 Trustee’s Ex- penses (Itemization) Trus- tee’s Fee $675.00 Title Re- port $0.00 Statutory Mail- i ngs $60 .00 Record ing C o s t s $ 0 . 0 0 P o s t i n g s $140.00 Sale Costs $0.00 Total Costs $875.00 Total Amount Due: $43,442.91 Other known defaults as follows: IV. The sum owing on the Obligation is: Princi- pal Balance of $189,723.17, together with interest as provided in the note or oth- er instrument evidencing t h e O b l i g a t i o n f r o m 08/01/10, and such other costs and fees as are due under the Obligation, and as are provided by statute. V. The Property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the Obligation as pro- vided by statute. The sale will be made without repre- sentation or warranty, ex- press or implied regarding title, possession, encum- brances or condition of the Property on February 8, 2013. The default(s) re- ferred to in paragraph III, together with any subse- quent payments, late charg- es, advances costs and fees thereafter due, must be cured by 01/28/13 (11 days before the sale date), to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminat- ed if at any t ime before 01/28/13 (11 days before the sale date), the default(s) as set forth in paragraph III, together with any subse- quent payments, late charg- es, advances, costs and fees thereafter due, is/are cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. The sale may be terminated any t ime after 01/28/13 (11 days before the sale date), and before the sale by the Bor rower, Gran tor, any Guarantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance paying the entire balance of principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees, and advances, if any made pursuant to the terms of the obl igat ion and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI. A writ- ten notice of default was transmitted by the Benefici- ary or Trustee to the Bor- rower and Grantor at the f o l l ow ing add ress (es ) :

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N A M E A N D A D D R E S S LUKE BAXTER 251 North- west Clipper Drive Oak Har- bor, WA 98277 LUKE BAX- T E R 1 5 0 4 0 We s t 6 3 r d Street South Clearwater, KS 67026-8935 YUKO BAXTER 251 Nor thwes t C l i ppe r D r i v e O a k H a r b o r, WA 9 8 2 7 7 Y U K O B A X T E R 15040 West 63rd Street S o u t h C l e a r w a t e r, K S 67026-8935 LUKE BAXTER 1310 Western Drive Oak Harbor, WA 98277 YUKO BAXTER 1310 Wes te rn D r i v e O a k H a r b o r, WA 98277 by both first class and certified mail, return re- c e i p t r e q u e s t e d o n 10/03/12, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and on 10/04/12 Grantor and Borrower were personally served with said written notice of default or the written notice of default was posted on a conspicu- ous place on the real prop- erty described in paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII. The Trustee, whose name and address are set forth below, will provide in writ- ing to anyone requesting it a statement of all costs and trustee’s fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and a l l those who ho ld by, through or under the Gran- tor of all their interest in the Property. IX. Anyone having any objection to the sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportu- nity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale p u r s u a n t t o R C W 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver o f any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale. X. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TEN- ANTS - The purchaser at the Trustee’s Sale is entitled to possession of the prop- erty on the 20th day follow- ing the sale, as against the Grantor under the Deed of Trust (the owner) and any- one having an interest jun- ior to the Deed of Trust, in- cluding 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 pro- ceedings under Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-oc- cupied property, the pur- chaser shall provide a ten- ant with written notice in a c c o r d a n c e w i t h R C W 61.24.060. The trustee’s rules of auction may be ac- cessed at www.northwest- trustee.com and are incor- porated by this reference. You may also access sale status at www.northwest- trustee.com and www.USA- Foreclosure.com. EFFEC- TIVE: 11/6/2012 Northwest Trus tee Ser v i ces , Inc . , Trustee Authorized Signa- ture P.O. BOX 997 Bellevue, WA 98009-0997 Contact: K a t h y T a g g a r t ( 4 2 5 ) 5 8 6 - 1 9 0 0 . ( T S # 7886.23746) 1002.205460- File No.LEGAL NO. 448260Published: Whidbey News- T imes , Sou th Wh idbey Record. January 9, 30, 2013.

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE

OF WASHINGTONIN AND FOR THE

COUNTY OF ISLANDIn the Matter of the Es- tate of:T E R R E N C E D AV I D GAREY,Deceased. No. 12-4-00279-9 N OT I C E TO C R E D I - TORSRCW 11.40.030 The Personal Represen- tative named below has been appointed as Per- sonal Representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against

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the Decedent must, be- fore the time the claim would be barred by any o therw ise app l i cable statute of l imi tat ions, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serv- ing or mailing to the Per- sonal Representative or the Personal Represen- tative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and fil- ing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate were commenced. The claim must be presented with- in the later of: (1) Thirty days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided u n d e r R C W 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of th is not ice. I f the claim is not presented within this time frame, t he c l a im i s fo reve r barred, except as other- wise provided in RCW 11 .40 .051 and RCW 11.40.060. This bar is effect ive as to claims against both the Dece- dent’s probate and non- probate assets.D a t e o f F i r s t Publication: January 30, 2013/s/ MICHAEL M. WALL- ER, WSBA No. 6310Law Offices of Skinner & Saar, P.S. Attorneys for Personal Representative 791 SE Barrington DriveOak Harbor, Washington 98277/s/ KATHRYN L. GAR- EY, Personal Represen- tativeCour t of Probate Pro- c e e d i n g s : I S L A N D COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT Cause No. 12-4-00279-9LEGAL NO. 453157Published: The Whid- bey News-Times, South Whidbey Record. Janu- ary 30, February 6, 13, 2013.

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR

ISLAND COUNTYBARBARA P. JUBERG, a single woman,Plaintiff,vs.EDWARD M. CHASE and MARGUERlTE J. CHASE, husband and wi fe, and the mar i ta l community composed thereof, and all known and unknown heirs and devisees of Edward M. Chase and Marguerite J. Chase, husband and wife, STATE OF WASH- INGTON, and all other persons or pmties un- k n ow n c l a i m i n g a ny right, title, estate, lien or interest in the real estate described in the Com- plaint herein,DefendantsNo. 12-2-01082-4SUMMONS BY PUBLI- CATIONTHE STATE OF WASH- INGTON TO:Edward M. Chase and Marguer i te J. Chase, husband and wife, and all of the unknown heirs and devisees of Edward M. Chase and Marguer- ite J. Chase, husband and wife, and all other unknown pe rsons o r pmt ies c l a im ing any right, title, estate, lien or interest in the real prop- er ty descr ibed in the Complaint herein:YOU AND EACH OF YO U A R E H E R E B Y SUMMONED to appear within sixty (60) days af- ter the date of the first publication of this Sum- mons, to-wit: within sixty (60) days after the 26th

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day of December, 2012, and defend the above- entitled action in the Su- perior Cour t aforesaid and answer the Com- plaint of the Plaintiff and serve a copy of your an- swer upon the under- s i g n e d a t t o r n ey fo r Plaintiff, at his office be- low stated; and in the case of your failure so todo, judgment will be ren- dered against you ac- cording to the demands of the Complaint in this section which has been filed with the Clerk of the Court. The object of this action is to quiet title to rea l es ta te in Is land County, Washington. de- scribed as follows:Lot 1, Plat of Myro-Mar Vista, as per plat there- of, recorded in Volume 6 o f P l a t s , p a g e 7 1 , r e c o r d s o f I s l a n d County, Washington. Sit- uate in the County of Is- land, State of Washing- ton. Tax Parcel Account No. S7565-00-0000 1-0./s/ JACOB COHENJACOB COHEN, WSBA No. 5070Attorney for PlaintiffJACOB COHENCohen, Manni. Theune & Manni LLPPost Office Box 889Oak Harbor, WA 98277LEGAL NO. 446069Publ i shed : Wh idbey N e w s - T i m e s , S o u t h Whidbey Record. De- cember 26, 2012, Janu- ar y 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 2013.

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON

IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF ISLAND

PHH MORTGAGE COR- PORATION, its succes- sors in interest and/or assigns,Plaintiff,v.UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF ELLENE V. PAUL, DECEASED; JENNIFER K. SNIDER, SANDRA L. PAUL, JA- SON B. PAUL; LOST L A K E P R O P E R T Y OWNERS ASSOCIA- TION; WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF SO- C I A L A N D H E A LT H SERVICES; Occupants of the Premises; and any and all persons or par- ties claiming to have any right, title, estate, lien or interest in the real prop- er ty descr ibed in the complaint,Defendants.No. 11-2-00335-8SUMMONS BY PUBLI- CATIONTO THE DEFENDANTS Unknown Heirs and De- visees of Ellene V. Paul, d e c e a s e d ; Ja s o n B . Paul; Occupants of the Premises; and any per- sons or parties claiming to have any right, title, estate, lien or interest in the real proper ty de- scribed in the complaint:You are hereby sum- moned to appear within sixty (60) days after the date of the first publica- tion of this summons, to wit, within sixty (60) days after January 9, 2013, and de fend the rea l property foreclosure ac- tion in Island County Su- perior Court, and answer the complaint of PHH Mortgage Corporation, ( “P la int i f f ” ) . You are asked to serve a copy of your answer or respon- sive pleading upon the undersigned attorneys for Plaintiff at its office stated below. In case of your fai lure to do so, judgment wi l l be ren- dered against you ac- cording to the demand of the complaint, which has

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been filed with the Clerk of said Court.The purpose of this law- suit is to obtain a judg- ment, and if not immedi- ately paid, to be satisfied through the foreclosure of real property located in Island County, Wash- ington, and legally de- scribed as follows:L OT 1 2 , B L O C K 2 , PLAT OF LOST LAKE GROVE-DIVISION NO 5 , AC C O R D I N G TO THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN VOL- U M E 9 O F P L AT S , PAGE 4, RECORDS OF I S L A N D C O U N T Y, WASHINGTON.Commonly known as: 1 6 5 4 S p r u c e R i d g e Drive, Camano Island, WA 98282.DATED this 9th day of J a n u a r y , 2 0 1 3 . RO U T H C R A B T R E E OLSEN, P.S.By: /s/ Janaya L. Carter, WSBA #32715Lauren Davidson Hum- phreys, WSBA #41694Valerie I. Holder, WSBA #42968Gauri Shrotriya Locker, WSBA #39022Attorneys for Plaintiff13555 SE 36th Street, Ste 300Bellevue, WA 98006 LEGAL NO. 448970Publ ished: Whidbey N e w s - T i m e s , S o u t h Whidbey Record. Janu- ary 9, 16, 23, 30, Febru- ary 6, 13, 2013.

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON

IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF ISLAND

WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., its successors in interest and/or assigns,Plaintiff,v.UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF EVA C. SCHROEDER; CAROL A . CUPAN; MARK A. SCHROEDER; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF SO- C I A L A N D H E A LT H SERVICES; Occupants of the Premises; and any persons or parties claim- ing to have any right, ti- tle, estate, lien or inter- est in the real property described in the com- plaint,Defendants.No. 12-2-00799-8SUMMONS BY PUBLI- CATIONTO THE DEFENDANTS Unknown Heirs and De- v i s e e s o f E v a C . Schroeder; and any per- sons or parties claiming to have any right, title, estate, lien or interest in the real proper ty de- scribed in the complaint:You are hereby sum- moned to appear within sixty (60) days after the date of the first publica- tion of this summons, to wit, within sixty (60) days after January 9, 2013, and de fend the rea l property foreclosure ac- tion in Island County Su- perior Court, and answer the complaint of Wells F a r g o B a n k , N . A . , ( “P la int i f f ” ) . You are asked to serve a copy of your answer or respon- sive pleading upon the undersigned attorneys for Plaintiff at its office stated below. In case of your fai lure to do so, judgment wi l l be ren- dered against you ac- cording to the demand of the complaint, which has been filed with the Clerk of said Court.The purpose of this law- suit is to obtain a judg- ment, and if not immedi- ately paid, to be satisfied through the foreclosure of real property located in Island County, Wash- ington, and legally de- scribed as follows:L OT 3 2 , B L O C K B ,

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PLAT OF SARATOGA, ACCORDING TO PLAT RECORDED IN VOL- U M E 2 O F P L AT S , PAGE 25, RECORDS OF ISLAND COUNTY, WASHINGTONCommonly known as: 3773 Mor n ing G lo r y L a n e , L a n g l e y, WA 98260.DATED this 9th day of J a n u a r y , 2 0 1 3 . RO U T H C R A B T R E E OLSEN, P.S.By: /s/ Janaya L. Carter, WSBA #32715Lauren Davidson Hum- phreys, WSBA #41694Valerie I. Holder, WSBA #42968Gauri Shrotriya Locker, WSBA #39022Attorneys for Plaintiff13555 SE 36th Street, Suite 300Bellevue, WA 98006 LEGAL NO. 448966Publ i shed : Wh idbey N e w s - T i m e s , S o u t h Whidbey Record. Janu- ary 9, 16, 23, 30, Febru- ary 6, 13, 2013.

T.S. No 1366867 -42 P a r c e l N o . r23114-167-2620 NO- TICE OF TRUSTEE’S S A L E I . N OT I C E I S HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Trus- tee, Cal-Western Recon- veyance Corporation of Wa s h i n g t o n , w i l l o n March 01, 2013, at the hour of 10:00am, At the main entrance to the county courthouse 101 Ne 6th Street in the city of Coupeville, State of Washington, sell at pub- lic auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at the time of sale, the following described real property, situated in the County(ies) of Island, State of Washington to- wit: The land referred to herein is situated in the County of Island, State of Washington, and is descr ibed as fo l lows: T h a t p o r t i o n o f t h e Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quar ter of Section 14, Township 3 1 North, Range 2 East, W.M., described as fol- lows: Beginning at the Northeast comer of said Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quar ter of Section 14, Township 31 North, Range 2 East of the Willamette Meridian; Thence South along the East line of said South- e a s t Q u a r t e r o f t h e Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter 320 feet to the true point of beginning; Thence con- tinuing South along said East line a distance of 210 feet; Thence West parallel with the North l ine of said Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quar ter of the South- west Quarter a distance o f 138 fee t ; Thence North parallel with said East line 210 feet to a point 138 feet West of the true point of begin- ning; Thence East to the true point of beginning. Situate in the County of Island, State of Wash- i n g t o n . C o m m o n l y known as: 1083 Spr in t - er Lane Camano Island Wa 98282 which is subject to that cer tain Deed of Trust dated Au- gust 12, 2009, recorded August 27, 2009, under A u d i t o r ’ s F i l e N o . 4259182, Book xx, Page xx, records of Is land Coun ty, Wash ing ton , from Steven C. Pegg & Janet E. Pegg, Husband & Wife as Grantor, to First American Title In- surance Company as Trustee, to secure an obl igat ion in favor of Mor tgage E lec t ron i c Registration Systems, Inc., As Nominee For

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Metlife Home Loans, A Division Of Metlife Bank, N.a., Its Successors and Assigns as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned to Metlife Home Loans, A Division of Metlife Bank, N.a. II. No action com- menced by the Benefici- ary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obliga- tion in any Court by rea- son of the Borrower’s or Grantor’s default on the obl igat ion secured by the Deed of Trust. II I . The default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/are as follows: Failure to pay when due the fol- lowing amounts which a r e n ow i n a r r e a r s : $14,579.81; ( together w i th any subsequent payments, late charges, advances, cos ts and fees thereafter due) IV. The sum owing on the obl igat ion secured by the Deed of Trust is : P r inc ipa l Ba lance o f $203,797.03, together with interest as provided in the note or other in- strument secured from March 01, 2012, and such other costs and fees as are due under the Note or other instru- ment secured, and as are provided by statute. V. The above-described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as prov ided by statute. The sale will be made without warranty, express or implied, re- garding title, possession o r encumbrances on March 01, 2013. The de- fault(s) referred to in par- a g ra p h I I I , mu s t b e cured by February 18, 2013 (11 days before the sale date), to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and termi- nated if at any time on or be fo re Feb r ua r y 18 , 2013 (11 days before the sale date), the de- fault(s) as set for th in p a ra g ra p h I I I i s / a r e cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. The sale may be termi- na ted any t ime a f te r February 18, 2013 (11 days before the sa le date), and before the sale by the Borrower, Grantor, any Guarantor or the holder of any re- corded junior lien or en- cumbrance paying the entire principal and inter- est secured by the Deed o f Tr us t , p lus cos ts , fees, and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obliga- tion and/or Deed of Trust and curing all other de- faults. VI. A written no- tice of default was trans- mitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Bor- rower and Grantor at the fo l l ow ing addresses : STEVEN PEGG 1083 SPRINTER LANE CA- M A N O I S L A N D WA 98282 JANET PEGG 1083 SPRINTER LANE CAMANO ISLAND WA 98282 by both f i rs t class and certified mail on September 06, 2012 proof of which is in the possession of the Trus- tee; and on September 05, 2012 the written no- tice of default was post- ed in a consp icuous place on the real proper- ty described in the para- graph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such posting. VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will pro- vide in writing to anyone requesting it, a state- ment of al l costs and fees due at any t ime pr ior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will

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be to deprive the Gran- tor and al l those who hold by, through or un- der the Grantor of al l t he i r i n t e res t i n t he above-described proper- ty. IX. Anyone having any object ions to the sa le on any grounds whatsoever will be af- forded an opportunity to be heard as to those ob- jections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for inval- ida t ing the Trus tee ’s sa le . X . NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TEN- ANTS The purchaser at the trustee’s sale is enti- tled to possession of the property on the 20th day fol lowing the sale, as against the grantor un- der the deed of trust (the owner) and anyone hav- ing an interest junior to the deed of trust, includ- ing occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occu- pants who are not ten- ants by summary pro- ceedings under Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant- occupied proper ty, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written no- tice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060 THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date on this notice to pursue me- diation. DO NOT DE- L AY. C O N TA C T A HOUSING COUNSE- LOR OR AN ATTOR- N E Y L I C E N S E D I N WASHINGTON NOW to assess your s i tuat ion and refer you to media- tion if you are eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of help. SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in deter- mining your rights and oppor tuni t ies to keep your house, you may contact the fol lowing: The statewide foreclo- sure hotline for assis- tance and referra l to housing counselors rec- ommended by the Hous- ing Finance Commis- s i o n : T e l e p h o n e : (877) 894-4663. Web- site: www.homeowner- ship.wa.gov The United States Depar tment of Housing and Urban De- velopment: Telephone: (800) 569-4287. Web- site: www.hud.gov The statewide civil legal aid hotl ine for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and at torneys: Telephone: (888) 201-1014. Web- site: http://nwjustice.org DATE: October 18, 2012 Cal-Western Reconvey- ance Cor po ra t i on o f Washington Park Tower I Office Building 201 NE Park Plaza Dr. Suite 217 Vancouver, WA, 98684 (800) 546-1531 R-420596 01/30/2013, 02/20/2013 LEGAL NO. 451491Publ i shed : Wh idbey N e w s - T i m e s , S o u t h Whidbey Record. Janu- ar y 30, February 20, 2013.

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The All New 38MPG 2014 MAZDA6 SKYACTIVE

is in stock now!!!Come take a Test Drive today!!!

2012 MAZDA5 TouringALLOYS, SEATS FOR 6& MORE!M8968VIN: JM1CW2CL3C0140982

28 MPG!

MSRP ...................................... $22,420SKAGIT MAZDA DISCOUNT .....– $1,443 $20,977

PLUS 0.0% FOR 60 MONTHS

MSRP ...................................... $26,630SKAGIT MAZDA DISCOUNT ........– $791 $25,839

PLUS 0.9% FOR 60 MONTHS

MSRP ...................................... $23,345SKAGIT MAZDA DISCOUNT .....– $3,332 $20,113

MSRP ...................................... $24,165SKAGIT MAZDA DISCOUNT .....– $4,229 $19,866

2012 MAZDA3 I Grand TouringSKYACTIVE!! LEATHER!! MOONROOF!! BOSE!! NAV!! M8943VIN: JM1BL1W84C1697142

40 MPG!

2013 MAZDA CX-5 Touring AWDBACKUP CAMERA, AWD, BLUETOOTH!!M4572VIN: JM3KE4CE1D0153198

31 MPG!

2013 MAZDA6 I TouringAUTO, BLUETOOTH,ALLOYS!!M8948VIN: 1YVHZ8DH3D5M15307

31 MPG!

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All cars are one and only and subject to prior sale. All prices exclude tax and license. A NEGOTIABLE DOCUMENTARY FEE OF $150 MAY BE ADDED TO THE PRICE. Ad expires 1/31/13.

2013 SUBARUFORESTER 2.5X 5MT

DFA-21Vin#JF25HABC3DG422549STK#871

2013 SUBARUFORESTER 2.5X 4AT

Compass & HomeLink®MSRP $24,387

$22,088DFB-21Vin#JF25HABC1DH435116STK#1038

2013 SUBARUFORESTER 2.5X 5MT

DFA-21Vin#JF25HABC3DG422549STK#871

MSRP $26,887

$24,288MSRP $22,895

$20,795

With road-gripping Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive and 27 MPG,4

the 2013 Subaru Foresteris ready for whatever your day has planned.4EPS-estimated fuel economy for 2013 Subaru Forester 2.5X models. Actual mileage may vary.

Safe Travels begin at Skagit Subaru

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