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County cited for reporting problems By JANIS REID Staff reporter
Island County was cited by the State Auditor’s Office for “significant deficiencies” in its financial reporting. Washington state counties are required to submit financial statements annually. Those statements are then reviewed by the state Auditor’s Office for financial accuracy and accountability. This year’s financial audit “identified deficiencies in the design or operation of Photo by Ron Newberry/Whidbey News-Times
Margaret Livermore, past president of the Oak Harbor Downtown Merchants Association, reads a statement to members at their monthly meeting, expressing disappointment over a series of communications with current president Heather Carder, lower right. Livermore said she no longer wanted to be a part of the association and left the meeting.
Pioneer merchants move toward Main St. program
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On a day when progress was embraced about one civic Oak Harbor development, tension lingered over the state of another. Scott Dudley, Oak Harbor’s mayor, and Ethan
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Student numbers growing, but not as quickly as expected By MICHELLE BEAHM Staff reporter
Spoo, the city’s economic development coordinator, reported to the Oak Harbor Downtown Merchants Association at its monthly meeting Tuesday morning that the city is moving forward in pursuing the Main Street program in an attempt
Because of the projected growth this year, many new teaching positions were added throughout the Oak Harbor School District. But the district hasn’t seen the growth that was expected.
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Sheriff says drugs are not at ‘epidemic’ proportions By JUSTIN BURNETT South Whidbey Record
Despite Island County Sheriff Mark Brown’s assertions to the contrary, South Whidbey residents insist the drug problem on the South End has reached “epidemic” proportions. During a public meeting at the high school in Langley last week, more than 70 people said they believe heroin usage in the community is out of control, and it’s leading to property crimes. “Don’t kid yourself that it’s not an epidemic,” said Carol Coble, owner of Carol’s Coffee Barn in Bayview. “The epidemic is heroin and it’s on Whidbey Island.” Her coffee stand was broken into three times, and she claims drug dealing is so common in the area that it occurs in view of the public. “You can’t go grocery shopping at the Goose without seeing a drug deal happen,” she said, a comment that earned her applause from the audience. Byron MacDonald, owner of Country Girl Coffee in Freeland, said he agrees. “Carol is right,” he said. “It’s ridiculously bad. “I could give you a list of 100 people [who are heroin users] on this island,” he added.
The two business owners and other concerned South Whidbey residents gathered at the school’s commons Tuesday evening for a meeting about increased drug use and its link to residential and commercial burglaries. Organized by Island County Commissioner Helen Price Johnson, the gathering was also attended by county drug treatment specialists and elected officials, including Brown. The sheriff acknowledged that property crime on the South End is on the rise, but added it’s by no means skyrocketing and is consistent with the rest of the county. “I don’t know if it’s in epidemic proportions, but it is happening,” he said. “To you it is epidemic, and we get that.” Residential burglary has been an ongoing problem, but several businesses — Freeland Cafe, Neil’s Clover Patch Cafe and Cozy’s Roadhouse, to name a few — have been hit in recent months and then Wells Fargo in Clinton was robbed earlier this month. Several meeting attendees expressed frustration that the problems continue to persist, and questioned the effectiveness of police tactics, especially when it comes to the visible drug dealing. Park at one of the dealing hotspots and an officer won’t have to wait long for something to happen, audience members claimed. Brown said he blames a lack of resources as one obstacle; the department only has one
MAIN STREET CONTINUED FROM A1 to boost the city’s economy and revitalize downtown. It was welcome news at the meeting, held at Paint Your World in historic downtown, with acknowledgement by Dudley that the Washington
State Main Street program and local Downtown Merchants Association can co-exist and work together to attract more visitors to the city. “I anticipate here shortly
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all organizations will continue to work together to see what we can do to drive people not only to Oak Harbor but to downtown,” Dudley said. “It’s a win-win situation for everybody.” Dudley has been eyeing the idea of Oak Harbor adopting the Main Street program, which is centered around promoting, preserving and embracing a city’s historic downtown. It is designed to bring merchants together with the common goal of serving the greater business environment with member-
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detective assigned to drug prevention for the entire county. In a subsequent interview, Brown said that, even if he had one of the two South Whidbey officers in plain clothes and in an unmarked vehicle, they’d still be required to respond to emergency calls. “I don’t want that officer responding in an old beat-up pickup truck to high-speed chase,” Brown said. Sgt. Laura Price, one of two South Whidbey deputies who attended last week’s meeting, talked about burglary prevention strategies, such as photographing items in the home. Price also talked about challenges associated with solving property crime. “I think one of the biggest misconceptions is information versus evidence,” Price said. Tips are helpful and welcome, but they aren’t the same as being caught red-handed by police. Also, thieves have wised up and usually wear gloves, meaning fingerprints are hard or impossible to find. The same can’t be said for shoe prints, however. “We catch a lot of people because they like a certain kind of shoes,” she said. Public vigilance and remembering details is helpful in capturing burglars, Price said. Don’t just report a suspicious car was red, get its make, model and number and descriptions of its occupants.
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Island County Sheriff Mark Brown told South Whidbey residents drug use is not at epidemic proportions.
viability for all businesses in Oak Harbor,” Dudley said. Heather Carder, the Downtown Merchants president and owner of The Noble Horse equestrian lifestyle boutique on Pioneer Way, said she was initially guarded about the Main Street idea, unsure how it might impact the merchants association, but agrees that it’s the right time now to make the move. She has been in talks with Dudley about the idea since late spring. “I’m excited,” Carder said. Carder was still reeling, however, over how the Downtown Merchant Association meeting ended. Margaret Livermore, the merchants association’s past president and longtime mem-
ber, abruptly left the meeting after reading aloud a statement over a disagreement she had with Carder over the Holiday Market. The current and past presidents engaged in a lengthy email exchange that left both unsettled. The emails related to arrangements made to secure a location for the Holiday Market downtown without Carder’s knowledge or approval. After Livemore left, members who attended the meeting spoke about the issue needing to be resolved. “It was a miscommunication,” said Ron Apgar, owner of Paint Your World. “You can’t read emotions in an email, and feelings get hurt.”
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Oak Harbor peer tutoring program School fundraisers benefit programs helping struggling students study By MICHELLE BEAHM Staff reporter
Honor Society members helping their classmates, middle schoolers, with core studies By MICHELLE BEAHM Staff reporter
Sometimes students need extra help with their coursework. In the Oak Harbor School District, it’s getting easier to get that help. “As a district, we’ve tried to offer more opportunities for kids outside of the school day,” said Assistant Superintendent Steve King, “whether that be through tutoring or other activities.” Peer tutoring is proving to be especially popular. National Honor Society students at Oak Harbor High School are required to spend a certain amount of time tutoring. Though it’s mandatory, they say they enjoy helping their peers. “It makes you feel good,” said Lauren Aspery, a National Honor Society student. “Like you’re actually helping someone.” Those students tutor not only their fellow high school students, but also travel to the middle schools to help those students with any work they’re struggling with. “National Honor Society students who come will help students with any of the work they need,” said North Whidbey Middle School Principal Bill Weinsheimer. Weinsheimer said the most common subjects covered in tutoring are the core subjects, like math, English, science and social studies. However, even if the student doesn’t want help from high schoolers in other subjects, help is available through teachers after school. Weinsheimer said that it’s not uncommon for art, band or choir students to stay after school to get help from teachers. The same goes for the high school, according to Principal Dwight Lundstrom. He said the career and technical teachers stay after school and open their labs to students.
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In the North Whidbey Middle School library, Oasean Weaver, left, Erina Horikawa, Emily Black and Deandre Bennett discuss various class assignments they’ve received so far this school year. Horikawa and Black are National Honor Society students visiting the middle school to offer their tutoring services to any middle school students who might need help with their coursework. “That’s especially helpful for kids who really have a passion,” Lundstrom said. Because of the increased availability, students are “able to extend their learning and do some pretty amazing extra stuff when they really have a passion for a subject,” he said. It’s still early in the 2014-15 school year, so students taking advantage of the increased tutoring programs are few at the moment, but Weinsheimer said that, starting in October, “students will start to struggle a little bit,” and they’ll be taking advantage of the offered help more. It helps that students know early on where the help is if they need it.
“I think the biggest result is just the relational piece,” Lundstrom said, “that kids know we’re here to help. “Learning is about effort and about ‘keep trying until you understand it,’ and so I think it just helps with our culture.” For honor student Patricia Sablan, who has spent time tutoring in the middle schools, the help she provides also gives her a good refresher for past studies. “It’s nice to have a little review of what the transformation of what math you’ve gone through,” Sablan said. Tutoring students has shown her the hard work many people don’t get a chance to see, she said.
“You don’t really notice how people struggle.” Because she has noticed, and can help struggling students, Sablan said she gets a good feeling from tutoring. Though there is no set schedule for the Honor Society students visiting the middle schools, and won’t be until early October, at the high school there are three weekly tutoring sessions. Those are held 2:203:20 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays in Denise May’s classroom. At the middle schools, if a student is unable to make it to a tutoring session with Honor Society students, teachers are available to help.
A new school year means new fundraisers. By the end of September and beginning of October, Oak Harbor had four schools conducting Associated Student Body-organized fundraisers. Both of the middle schools and two elementary schools are raising money to be directed toward projects benefiting students. North Whidbey Middle School, which is doing a catalog fundraiser that ends Friday, Oct. 3, will direct the money raised toward the ASB, sports teams and other activities the students do, according to Ramona Ferguson, a bookkeeper for the school. “We sell cookie dough, magazines, and this year, they also have keepsakes, books, cards, calendars and more,” Ferguson said. Students are asked to visit friends, neighbors and family, offering to sell them items out of a catalog. Ferguson said that anyone not closely associated with a student, but interested in helping with the fundraiser, may visit the middle schools to obtain order forms and brochures. Students who sell the most items receive rewards such as getting to see a movie or going on a limo ride to get ice cream. Oak Harbor Middle School students held a walkathon last month to raise money. The objective was for students to collect money donations before the walk, which happened after classes. Not every student is required to participate in the fundraiser or to walk. Lisa Yoder, bookkeeper for
OHMS, said, “We do encourage everybody to do the walk.” The students raised almost $8,000, Yoder said, which will go toward purchasing a big screen for school assemblies and signs for the building. The walkathon included a Principal’s Challenge, which saw Principal Shane Evans run around the track. Students could sign up for the Principal’s Challenge. Any who walked as many laps as Evans ran could go to lunch with him. Evans ran 12 laps, and five students matched him. Broad View Elementary also had a walkathon on Sept. 25. According to Carolyn Blossom, a para-educator at the school, students there raised about $9,000, which is more than last year. The money will go toward playground equipment, enrichment programs, a new basketball hoop and other things of that nature, as well as toward field trips, transportation, clubs and safety patrol. “The kids walked … about 450 miles,” Blossom said. “They did really good. Our highest walker walked 3.75 miles.” Every student in kindergarten through fifth grade participated, and each received a popsicle at the end. Blossom said the highest fundraiser won a movie night. Oak Harbor Elementary also will be holding its own walkathon Oct. 3. Attendance secretary Pam Glein said proceeds will go toward class field trips. “Each grade has a specific field trip they’re raising money for,” Glein said. Last year, the students raised about $5,600.
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Feed business riding high at new location By MICHELLE BEAHM Staff reporter
After two years of work and planning, Steve Metcalfe and Suzette Keller’s feed and tack has a storefront in Oak Harbor. Whidbey Farmers Feed and Tack Supply, which used to run out of Metcalfe’s home, opened a location on Oak Harbor Road in August. They agree that the move was a good one. “At the farm, you could only do so much, and it was kind of out of the way,” Metcalfe said. “This way, we have more room for product and are just closer to town.” The store stocks various feed for different animals, as well has different kinds of hay, tack and other products used to care for animals. “Horses, chickens, goats, cows, llamas, alpacas, pigs, I think everything,” Metcalfe said of the types of animal feed stocked. “And then if we don’t have it, we just ship it in.” The ability to provide customers with the products they want, and not just the ones they stock in their store, is one of the reasons Metcalfe said he got into
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Steve Metcalfe shows the space for holding hay at his store’s new location. Whidbey Farmers Feed and Tack Supply sells a variety of types of hay, which Metcalfe himself picks up in Eastern Washington. selling feed. Before he opened, he said, there was only one feed store, and he couldn’t
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always find the type of products he needed there. That store, he said, didn’t offer a policy of finding their customer what they needed, if possible. “I think it’s more that type of thing that kind of helps drive what we do here,” he said, “because we want to help them get whatever it is they use and not just sell them what we have.” For Keller, that is one of the challenges of owning the business. “There’s so many different ways to do things
with horses,” Keller said. “Everybody has their own theories on what’s good, what’s bad, so trying to keep up with what everybody wants and needs, that’s kind of hard.” But it’s worth it. Both Keller and Metcalfe have had horses for years. They said offering this kind of service to others is important to them. “It’s such a small horse community here on the island,” Keller said. “Everybody knows everybody. We’re all friends. So
it’s kind of a social thing and providing a service to them, our friends.” It wasn’t easy starting out in business. When he first opened, Metcalf said that finding companies that would allow him to sell their products was challenging. He ended up going to Oregon for product. “If you don’t have a storefront, they won’t sell you anything,” Metcalfe said. “It wasn’t just handed to me. It was work. It took two years to get it.”
Finally having a storefront, he said, “opens the door up for more things for you to get.” The business now receives weekly shipments. Metcalfe said he still goes to get the hay himself, traveling periodically to Eastern Washington. “Our hay is really quality hay,” said Tatiana Metcalfe, Steve’s wife. “A lot of people have been telling us what a great job we do getting our hay here and how amazing it is and the horses love it.” Tatiana operates the store. Since opening, she said, more and more people are stopping by because of the increased visibility and closer proximity to town. “I guess when it was on our property, it was kind of hidden, but now it’s more open to whoever’s driving by,” she said. Customer service is always the highest priority for the owners. One service Metcalfe has offered since opening two years ago is delivery for those who can’t pick up their hay. “There’s a lot of elderly people that have animals too, but they can’t come pick it up. So I just make sure that they can get it. “I don’t make any more than them just coming to pick it up here,” Metcalfe said. “It’s more just a service so they can get their stuff.” The store is located at 3060 Oak Harbor Road. “It’s new, it’s growing, it’s exciting,” Keller said. “We love it. It’s fun.”
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ating within the parameters of his position. “He has the right to do it, it gives him the ability,” Guillot said. “If he believes there’s an imminent threat, he can use force.” While Congress doesn’t have the power to stop the president-ordered military action, it could vote to cut off the funding for the operation, a move Guillot said he would support. Despite representing a primarily liberal state in which voters legalized marijuana, Larsen said he isn’t in favor of legalizing marijuana at a federal level, but just wanted to “get out of the way” of the new legislation. Guillot said he has no issues with marijuana as long as people follow the laws and pay the appropriate taxes. Guillot said he would support a federal legalization if elected. Larsen, a supporter of the oil and gas rail industry, has called for increased regulation and support for the country’s railway systems. “Moving goods and people safely and efficiently creates jobs and keeps our economy strong,” Larsen said in a prepared release. “Washington state’s trade in products from airplane parts to apples means we need a robust transportation system, including railways.” Guillot said he isn’t in favor of the coal or oil trains. He conceded that “may sound strange coming from a Republican.” Increased train traffic would translate into roadblocks on major highways, he said, explaining why he’s not supportive of the industry. “I believe it would cause way too much traffic.”
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Both Larsen and Guillot agree that Whidbey Island Naval Air Station should be the home to the controversial EA-18G Growlers and that Outlying Field Coupeville should continue to be used for training. They are also both supportive of protecting Washington’s environmental resources. On the issues of immigration, gun control and balancing the budget, however, they align more with their respective parties. Guillot said he doesn’t favor amnesty, but rather would like to see the immigration process simplified. “I want to ensure the borders are secure,” he said. “I think there are ways we can expedite the immigration. It’s a very long and costly process now. “We need to take a long look at it and see how we can speed it up.” Larsen said he supports a path to citizenship that would allow amnesty to those who are currently living illegally in this country. During his tenure, Larsen
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said he has supported three attempts to reform immigration. “I’m on my third iteration of immigration reform,” Larsen said. “It’s frustrating to me that we can’t get the ball over the line on that issue.” Guillot said he supports a fair-tax model, one which would eliminate all payroll taxes and create a type of national sales tax based on consumption. Larsen, who supports the current progressive tax system, said he believes a fair tax is simply “a way to shrink the size of government and not solve any of the problems.” Larsen said he also disagrees with Guillot’s support of a Constitutional amendment requiring a balanced budget, explaining he believes it would limit the government’s ability to respond to a crisis. “What I want to see is the United States having a balanced budget,” Guillot said. “It’s gonna take some work to get to that, but it should be a goal.” Larsen said there are more practical ways to keep in check government spending. A supporter of pro-background-check legislation, Larsen said he supports tighter gun control, particularly with regard to larger weapons such as assault rifles. That, he said, should be a priority. Guillot, a gun owner himself, said he supports the right to carry a gun. “We don’t need background checks,” Guillot said. “The constitution clearly states that we have the right to keep and bear arms, and I fully support that. “I’m a gun owner, and I’m proud to be a gun owner.”
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OHSD CONTINUED FROM A1 The student population was projected to increase by 144 new students, but ended up with only 81 more than last year. “We’re well above what we were this time last year,” said Steve King, assistant superintendent for the school district, “but we’re well below projected.” The elementary and middle schools increased by fewer students than expected, but the high school went over projections, with 22 more students than budgeted. “High school is the one place we were above projections,” King said. To adjust for the smaller enrollment than they expected, the teaching staff increased by three fewer positions than they budgeted for. “We certainly have grade levels that are full and grade levels that have some room,” said Lance Gibbon, superintendent of the Oak Harbor schools. Gibbon said the average class sizes for kindergarten through eighth grade is down by a little more than one student per class. Kindergarten shows the most change, though, with an average class size of 20.3 students. Last year, the average size was 23.9, a change Gibbon said was “very intentional.” “If we’re going to reduce class sizes anywhere, we’re going to reduce in kinder-
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Ashley Dodson, left, Devon Bellamy, Reyden Astorga and Danielle Lacewell work together on a science project in Audra Evans’ fifth-grade class. garten.” Fourth and fifth grade, however, have the largest average class sizes, 25.8 and 26.1 respectively. Audra Evans, who teaches fifth grade at Oak Harbor Elementary with a class size of 26 students, said that having such a large class limits the amount of time she can do one-on-one or small group instruction. “Smaller class sizes would be optimal for teaching,” Evans said. Erica Bailey, another fifth grade teacher at OHE with 25 students in her class, said she agrees that class sizes should be smaller. “I’d love to have fewer, but it’s manageable,” Bailey said. Grading takes more time with a larger class, she said. “Twenty five is certainly better than 28.” However, class sizes shrinking doesn’t seem very possible in the near future. With the Navy planning to bring more personnel and their families to Whidbey Island Naval Air Station over
the next few years, the school district expects to see major increases in enrollment. “We definitely hope to be able to maintain … those levels, or close to those levels, as much as possible,” Gibbon said. This year, the school district added six new elementary classrooms in three different portable buildings. Gibbon said that in the future, portables is the most likely option to accommodate more growth. He also said they hope to continue to budget for more growth than they get, because it’s easier to add fewer teachers than it is to add more in the middle of a school year. Gibbon said they will “try to always have room and have capacity.” “The problem is … it’s always projections,” Gibbon said. “This year, we projected too high. “We’re going to do the best that we can to anticipate growth.”
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IN OUR OPINION Main Street program offers ray of hope to struggling downtown Despite misunderstandings following a tense email exchange this week between members of Oak Harbor’s Downtown Merchants Association, there did come encouraging news Tuesday. The city is moving forward in pursuing the Main Street program. While unfortunate, the exchange between association president Heather Carder and past president Margaret Livermore exemplifies the need for the downtown merchants to have a unified direction and a more defined purpose. The Main Street program offers some proverbial “light at the end of the tunnel.” However, there remains a lot of work ahead, and a determination of whether Oak Harbor fits within the constraints of the program. Under the direction of the Washington Trust for Historic Preservation, the Main Street program follows a four--point approach to economic revitalization: Organization, promotion, design and economic restructuring. For every $1 the state invests, an additional $41 in private investment is generated, according to the Washington Trust for Historic Preservation’s website. Among the determinations of whether Oak Harbor’s downtown is a good fit for the Main Street program is how much value is placed by the community on historic preservation. “Retaining and reusing your commercial district’s existing building is an important cornerstone of the program,” says the Main Street Center’s website. “Local stakeholders need to be receptive to ‘recycling’ existing businesses for new economic uses and to being respectful of the traditional architecture and overall character of the traditional business district.” The city is acting as a facilitator to allow the process to move forward, Ethan Spoo, the city’s economic development coordinator. “I anticipate here shortly all organizations will continue to work together to see what we can do to drive people not only to Oak Harbor but to downtown,” said Oak Harbor Mayor Scott Dudley. “It’s a win-win situation for everybody.” It’s our hope is that downtown Oak Harbor is indeed a fit for the Main Street Program. It offers the promise of revitalization for the heart of this city — something that has proven elusive until now.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Island Transit
Wondered why Dudley was seated on board Editor, “(Mayor Scott) Dudley was largely shut down, however. He moved to hold an executive session to fire or take disciplinary action against acting financial manager Sandra Kuykendall for writing a scathing letter to the editor of the Whidbey News-Times critical of him and others.” When I first hear that the Oak Harbor City Council appointed Mayor Dudley to the Island Transit board, my first thought was, “Why?” The above paragraph from the Sept. 27 Whidbey News-Times may be my answer. It shows Mayor Dudley’s true character as a leader. Rita Dybdahl Cline Oak Harbor
Kuykendall knows how ‘send all’ key works Editor, In response to acting financial manager of Island Transit Sandra
Kuykendall’s letter in the Sept. 24 Whidbey News-Times, the following should be noted: If the transit board members from Island County and the three city jurisdictions were aware of her backhanded threatening letter to current employees of the transit, coupled with the disparaging remarks about one of the board members — no less the mayor of Oak Harbor — why was that not addressed during the last meeting? I know the county has an electronic communications policy, and I am sure the same could be said about the other municipalities. If this had occurred on the county system, you can bet the sender would have been halfway out on a sawed-off limb. So why now is a contracted employee allowed to misuse the public paid transit system without repercussions? Somebody in charge needs to limit Ms. Kuykendall’s electronic correspondence to job-related duties. Better yet, just replace her. She can’t find all the invoices or provide complete financial reports but has no problem with the “send all” key. Unless the board is seeing her actions through rose-colored glasses, respect for the system and the process must be paid.
I was here when the Oak Harbor pool vote passed with all of the testimony regarding self support and no taxes. We all know how that boondoggle turned out. Now it’s Island Transit’s turn in the light, and you have the public’s attention. Tread wisely. Reustle Lindner Oak Harbor
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Understands Navy is important to county Editor, I am writing this letter to clear up any misunderstandings regarding my position on the United States Navy, Whidbey Island Naval Air Station and Outlying Field in Coupeville. I very much support all of our armed forces and all that they do to protect our country, our people and our Constitution. NAS Whidbey plays a critical role, not only in our county, but it also has great strategic importance to the national defense of our country. The SEE MORE LETTERS, A7
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Higher education must be budget priority SOUND OFF By SEN. BARBARA BAILEY As parents send their kids off to college this fall, many are enjoying something that hasn’t happened in more than 30 years: the first two-year state college-tuition freeze in Washington since 1981. As chair of the Senate Higher Education Committee, I believe that keeping tuition costs down is the single greatest legislative action we can do to create more career and job opportunities for young people. However, the work we’ve done over the past two years is now in jeopardy. Recently, Gov. Jay Inslee asked all state agencies, including our institutions of higher learning, to prepare for 15 percent budget cuts. The reality of the cuts is that state universities could be forced to raise tuition costs to offset reductions in funding from Olympia.
This is unacceptable, which is why I will call on the governor to hold the line on funding for our state’s institutions of higher education in his 20152017 budget proposal. For too long, higher education budgets have been used as a piggy bank to fund other government programs. The next state budget may prove to be no different. Every time there has been a shortfall in the state’s budget, money has been taken from higher education to backfill the shortage. The proposed cut in higher-education budgets by the governor could trigger as much as a 26-percent increase in tuition over the next two years. That’s an average of $3,000 more per student to attend our state’s research institutions. This, in effect, would act like a tax increase on working families and students already struggling with debt. Nationally, college debt is at a staggering $1 trillion with far-reaching consequences on our economy. The age of a first-time homebuyer continues to increase, now at 31 years old. Home ownership among people younger than 35 has fallen to the lowest level in more than 30 years, to only 36.2 percent.
This isn’t due to a lack of desire for home ownership, rather the financial realities of dedicating a significant portion of their incomes to paying off student loans. In some cases, student-loan payments can be more than a mortgage, pushing the prospect of home ownership out of reach. A recent report by the University of Pennsylvania is very revealing about college affordability. The report concludes that state political leaders have “abdicated their role in higher education,” leaving students to bear the brunt of rising tuition and mounting student debt. According to the U.S. Department of Education, tuition at the University of Washington’s Seattle campus increased 42 percent from 2010 to 2013. In 2013, that all changed when the Senate Majority Coalition took control of our state Senate. We saw an opportunity to freeze tuition for the first time in 27 years. This year, House leaders attempted to resume annual tuition hikes; fortunately, the Senate majority’s position prevailed, freezing tuition again for the 20142015 school year. While keeping tuition costs down, we also invested nearly another $70
million in our college students this year. This is in addition to 2013’s investment of more than $300 million into higher education and demonstrates our continued commitment to an affordable college education. Recently, our state’s colleges were ranked highly by Washington Monthly in their “Best Bang for the Buck” list. That’s good news and one more reason why keeping state college tuition affordable must be a top priority for the Legislature. We need to explore every policy that will give students access to a quality and affordable post-secondary education. As Dr. Rodolfo Arévalo, former president of Eastern Washington University, stated, “It is my strong belief that holding down the cost of tuition is the best financial aid we can give students. This will allow students to achieve their academic goals while reducing their student debt.” Let us hope that Gov. Inslee and House leaders have gotten the message. n Sen. Barbara Bailey, R-Oak Harbor, is the chair of the Senate Higher Education Committee.
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naval air station provides much-needed jobs and revenue to Island County. My husband grew up in a Navy household, as his father retired from NAS Whidbey as a senior chief. I also understand the importance of pilot training and the role that the OLF Coupeville plays in providing this carrier-based training. I believe every citizen in Island County has a right to be heard by their elected officials. My role, if I am elected commissioner, is to listen to all sides of all issues. If elected, I would work alongside my fellow elected officials and the leadership of NAS Whidbey to help all the parties find common ground. The war of words has been very damaging and has created much frustration and anger. We need to move away from this and find ways to come together, encouraging dialogue among all the parties. Editor, thank you for the opportunity you have given me to clear the air and allow the citizens to hear directly from me. If you would like to see leadership that will work to
find common ground, vote for Karla Jacks as your next District 3 Island County commissioner. Karla Jacks, Camano Island Candidate for District 3 Island County commissioner
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Some research helps to bring perspective Editor, Ed Hickey’s letter in the Sept. 27 Whidbey NewsTimes had some good points I’d agree with if I weren’t curious. Perspective always helps. Curious about bills in the Senate, I found a bar chart showing House legislation unaddressed by the Senate for the past 20 years. The chart is subject to interpretation, but I estimate an average of 345 at the end of each year’s Congressional session. This year’s total is 352, or what’s called “business as usual.” There’s not enough space here to look at each stalled bill. The Working Families Flexibility Act passed the House with 220 Republican
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and three Democratic votes. Great for business, bad for workers, and President Barack Obama promised to veto it. It made for a good soundbite when the GOP beat on it. A bill’s title, if wellthought-out, is like a con man’s misdirection. Walt Mistler Oak Harbor
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Will not apologize for taking time to help my family Editor and citizens of Island County, My opponent claims I was absent from my office 50 percent of the year. Untrue. I was gone from my office to care for my sister, who was fighting breast cancer for three months, time allowed under the Family Medical Leave Act. However, as agreed with the Board of Island County Commissioners, I did telecommute from her home, completing the work for which I am responsible. I conducted weekly teleconferences with the chief
deputy and accountant, staying apprised of issues in my office. I will not apologize for allowing myself what I would not have begrudged anyone, Wanda Grone included — time needed to care for a family member. My attendance, asked and answered. How could my opponent claim to advise me on work she herself had never performed? To state or imply her advice was ignored and errors occurred because of this is another of her untrue allegations. According to the Whidbey News-Times/South Whidbey
Record, my opponent said, “Everyone should be able to come in every day, know what they have to do, do their work and go home.” Ms. Grone is stating, as chief deputy, she was still unable to discern her duties and responsibilities without direct instructions after 3-1/4 years. Would you keep an employee who was supposed to manage the office and now admits she could not even do her job without direct supervision? I look forward to debating real issues concerning the treasurer’s office. Ana Maria d Nuñez Island County Treasurer
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Melissa (Missy) Vaughn, after a four-year battle with cancer, went to her Lord on Sept. 19, 2014. She fought the good fight with all she had, and no matter how much she wanted to stay for her family, she could not win that battle. And so, in the end, she went peacefully surrounded by family. Missy Simmons Vaughn was born in Talladega, Ala., to Rosemary and Walter Simmons. As a “Navy brat,” she moved to various locations over the years. Rosemary was later remar-
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ried, and Missy came to call Charles Devers “Dad.” The life of a Navy brat took the family to Millington, Tenn., where she would graduate high school in 1991. At the age of 18, following in the footsteps of her father and stepfather, Missy enlisted in the Navy. During Missy’s time in the Navy, she met and married Lewis Beauchamp and later had her first son, Mason. Throughout her Navy career, Missy served as an Aviation Ordinanceman on F-14 fighters (VF-211) and SH-60 helicopters (HS-8 & HS-10). While cross-training as a Corpsman aboard the USS Nimitz, she met her future husband, Darren Vaughn. With Darren, Missy would go on to give birth to her second son, Trevor. After eight years of service, Missy left the Navy to focus on her family. As a Navy wife, her service experience, along with a huge heart, was reflected in her position as Ombudsman for VAW-112 and treasurer for the local Whidbey Island DAV chapter, assisting service members’ families and veterans navigating military life and the cumbersome Veterans Affairs system. In 2011, Missy achieved her lifelong goal of graduating college with a bachelor’s degree in organizational leadership, Magna Cum Laude. She devoted her free time to
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her family and enjoyed those many adventures together. She loved the wilderness and the ocean, so she camped, boated and hiked as much as she could. As a kid at heart, a trip to Disneyland was always in the plans. She is survived by her loving husband of 14 years, Darren; sons, Mason and Trevor, of Oak Harbor; mother, Rosemary Devers, of Adamsville, Tenn.; father, Walter Simmons, of Munford, Ala.; sisters, Michelle Parsley and Sabrina Atchly, of Portageville, Mo.; sisters of the heart, Micky Hart, Dawn London, Kerry McNiel and Kim Young; as well as many family members and longtime friends. Her stepfather, Charles Devers (Dad), precedes her in death. Till we meet again, Missy … We will love and miss you forever. Memorial services for Missy will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 2, 2014, at Living Word Oak Harbor Foursquare Church in Oak Harbor, Wash. Since education was very important to Missy and seeing her boys achieve their dreams was her last wish, the family has set up the Missy Vaughn Memorial College Fund for her children. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked for contributions to be made to the Melissa Why do caring people Vaughn Memorial College Fund at any Navy Federal Credit Union or to the Fred How manyCancer things Research have you Hutchinson insured against in your Center.
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nephews. Alan grew up in Oak Harbor and, after graduating with the class of 1973, attended Whatcom Community College in Bellingham. He married Linda Brown (Oak Harbor class of 1972), Oct. 29, 1977, and joined the Army that same year, becoming an Image Interpreter. During his enlistment, he was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal. While still in the Army, he completed his Bachelor of Science degree from New York University. After discharge from the Army, he worked at the Pentagon for 10 years with the Defense Intelligence Agency. For a time, he worked at the National Security Agency with NIMA and NGR. Alan loved the Pacific Northwest, with its mountains and beaches. He always visited Deception Pass during his visits “home.” He was a proud Seahawks fan and his “man cave” is decorated in Seahawks colors, pictures and decals. Thank you, Alan, for bringing so much joy into our lives. We will love and miss you forever.
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Helen Marie Knudsen, formerly of Oak Harbor, passed away Sunday, Sept. 28, 2014, at Aegis Living in Issaquah. She was 93. Helen was born in the family home in Mount Vernon’s
Skagit Valley to Ole and Sigrid Helde Feb. 6, 1921. She attended a two-room school, Harmony, and went on to graduate from Mount Vernon High School. She married Paul Knudsen Jan. 13, 1944. She and Paul resided in Bremerton, Wash., for eight years until moving to Oak Harbor in 1952, where they raised their daughters. Helen was a longtime member of Oak Harbor Lutheran Church. She volunteered for many years at Whidbey General Hospital and was also a Brownie leader, belonged to the PTA and gave of her time to March of Dimes. In 2000, her loving husband of 56 years passed away. Helen moved to Harbor Tower Village in 2009. In her leisure time, Helen enjoyed baking and spending time with her family. Her family remembers her as a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who possessed a deep, abiding faith. She will be deeply missed. Survivors are her daughters, Ardelle Knudsen, of San Francisco and Lea James (Bob), of Bellevue, Wash.; her granddaughters, Leslie Poole (Gabe) and Brooke James, both of Seattle; her great-grandchildren, Elias, Hannah and Ashleigh; her sister, Shirley Drake, of Seattle; and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4 at Oak Harbor Lutheran Church, 1253 NW Second Ave., Oak Harbor, WA 98277. The family suggests that in lieu of flowers, memorial gifts be made to Oak Harbor Lutheran Church or Habitat for Humanity, 380 SE Pioneer Way, No. 103, Oak Harbor, WA 98277. Friends are invited to view photos, get directions and share memories in the family’s online guest book at www. flintofts.com Arrangements are under the co-direction of Flintoft’s Issaquah Funeral Home and Burley’s Funeral Chapel in Oak Harbor.
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Coupeville, Oak Harbor football teams notch impressive conference victories
The Coupeville and Oak Harbor high school football teams each posted impressive conference wins Friday, Sept. 26. The Wolves trumped visiting Port Townsend 29-21 to become the early leader in the Olympic League 1A division. Oak Harbor opened Western Conference action with a 42-0 shellacking of host Everett, letting the league know the Wildcats are in the running for the title once again.
Besides scoring three touchdowns, Kelley rambled for a career-high 189 yards on 14 carries. Bayne also went over the century mark, amassing 144 yards on 18 carries. Walstad hit six of nine passes for 102 yards before leaving with an injury. C.J. Smith filled in nicely, connecting on two of his three passes for 12 yards. Ryan Griggs led the receivers with five catches for 80 yards. While the Wolves were generating 490 yards of offense, they were limiting the Redhawks to 246.
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Port Townsend (1-1, 2-2) was the preseason favorite to win the four-team 1A division of the Olympic League, but the Wolves’ win now makes Coupeville the front runner. Coupeville (2-0, 3-1) already defeated Chimacum (0-2, 0-4) and now faces the other 1A team, Klahowya (1-1, 1-3), at 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3, in Silverdale in the final game of the first round. The 1A teams will play each other again to complete the conference schedule. Coupeville sprinted to a 29-7 lead over Port Townsend then used four second-half interceptions to thwart the Redhawks’ comeback bid. Lathom Kelley started the Coupeville scoring with a rushing touchdown midway
Oak Harbor scored all of its points in the first half, but the most impressive statistic belonged to the defense. The Wildcats limited Everett (0-1, 0-4) to only 86 total yards. Oak Harbor was particularly stingy on the ground, holding the Seagulls to 11 rushing yards on 28 carries, or less than half a yard per try. Mark Johnston and Dejon Devroe, who “had really good defensive games,” according to coach Jay Turner, paced the standout effort by Oak Harbor. Michael Laningham scored on a pick-six, Devroe and D’Andre Bellamy recovered fumbles and Koby Cosper recorded a sack to
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Lathom Kelley, shown here running behind the block of Aaron Wright against Chimacum earlier this season, scored three touchdowns in Coupeville’s win over Port Townsend Friday. through the first period. Joel Walstad added the PAT. Port Townsend answered on its next possession, then the Wolves began to pull away. First, Walstad bulled in on a quarterback sneak. Then Coupeville coach Tony Maggio got sneaky, calling for a fake punt. Kelley bolted 46 yards for a touchdown on the play. Matt Shank continued to
demoralize the Redhawks by recording a safety. Later in the second quarter, Kelley picked up his third touchdown on an eightyard run, and the stunned Redhawks trailed 29-7. Port Townsend managed to score just before the half, then made things interesting after the break. Driving for a potential tying score late in the game, Port Townsend was turned
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Oak Harbor 6, at MaryvillePilchuck 1; Thursday, Sept. 25. Wildcat winners in singles: 1, Jackson Wezeman, 6-0, 6-1; 3, Kyle Martin, 6-2, 6-1; 4, Raymond Paraiso, 6-0, 7-6(5). Doubles: 1, Jared Hunt/Calib Byers, 6-3, 6-2; 2, Alexander Smith/ Jared Alano-Gray, 6-2, 6-3; 3, Matthew Hallahan/Max Van Dam, 6-3, 6-0. Next: Oak Harbor (2-2, 2-4) at Marysville Getchell (1-3, 1-7), 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 2. at South Whidbey 4, Coupeville 1; Thursday, Sept. 25. Coupeville winner: 1, Kyle Bodamer/Loren Nelson, 4-6, 7-6(9-7),
6-3. Next: Coupeville (0-1, 0-4) at Chimacum/Port Townsend (1-2, 1-2), 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 2.
Cross Country at Shoreline’s Hamlin Park Thursday, Sept. 25. Boys: Lake Stevens 26, Shorecrest 47, Oak Harbor 77, Monroe 93. Girls: Shorecrest 45, Oak Harbor 57, Monroe 59, Lake Stevens 60. Highlights: John Rodeheffer (17:57) and Jonalynn Horn (21:38.9) won the boys and girls races. Next: Everett, Mountlake Terrace, Stanwood at Oak Harbor (Windjammer Park), 3:45 p.m.
back with two minutes left when Josh Bayne picked off his second pass of the game to preserve the Coupeville win. Brothers C.J. and Hunter Smith also snared interceptions for the Wolves. Bayne (nine tackles, eight solo), Wiley Hesselgrave (seven tackles, six solo) and Walstad (fumble recovery) aided the strong Coupeville defensive effort.
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Swimming at Mount Vernon 96, Oak Harbor 74; Thursday, Sept. 25. Wildcat winners: Taliah Black, 200-yard individual medley, 2:28.28; 100 breaststroke, 1:17.14; Marissa Morris, 500 freestyle, 5:47.2. Next: Stanwood (4-2) at Oak Harbor (2-1), 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 6, at Vanderzicht Pool.
Volleyball Mount Vernon Christian 3, at Coupeville 1 (21-25, 25-9, 2510, 25-19); Thursday, Sept.25. Highlights: Hailey Hammer, 9 kills; Madeline Strasburg, 3 kills, 4 aces, 11 digs; McKenzie Bailey, 3 kills; Valen Trujillo, 13 digs; Lauren Rose, 4 digs, 15 assists. Next: Bellevue Christian (4-1) at
Coupeville (0-4), 6:15 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7.
Soccer at Edmonds-Woodway 8, Oak Harbor 1; Thursday, Sept. 25. Wildcat goal: Caylie Etherington (Lydia Peplinski). at Oak Harbor 6, Anacortes 1; Saturday, Sept. 27. Wildcat goals: Mary Johnston, 3 (Taylor Edwards, Lauryn Plush, Jacalyn Hefflefinger); Jen Turnek, 2 (Johnston, 2); Etherington (Plush). at Arlington 7, Oak Harbor 2; Monday, Sept. 29 Wildcat goals: Turnek, Etherington. Next: Marysville-Pilchuck (1-2, 1-5-1) at Oak Harbor (0-3-1, 4-31), 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 1.
highlight the defensive show. Devroe also starred on offense, rushing for 164 yards on only seven carries (23.4 yards per carry) and a touchdown. He was also the top receiver, snagging two passes for 32 yards and a score. Quarterback Clay Doughty added his own starry stat, connecting on all seven of his passes for 58 yards. Devroe tallied first to open the rout; Princeton Lollar ran four yards for the second score. In the second quarter, Doughty threw a 21-yard scoring pass to Devroe, Laningham returned an interception 56 yards, Devroe scored on a 72-yard sprint and Zach Jones scored on a 25-yard run. Johnston kicked all six extra points. The offensive starters sat the second half, while the defensive starters played only the first series after the break. Ten different Wildcats carried the ball in the game and five caught passes. Oak Harbor finished with 408 yards of offense. On defense, 18 different players registered tackles. Johnston led with seven; Chris Humphries and Jones had five apiece; and Devroe, Cosper and Tyler Adamson had four each. Oak Harbor (1-0, 2-1) now faces Arlington (1-0, 3-1) at home at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3, in the homecoming game.
Islanders nip Santos FC The U-17 Islanders snapped a two-match losing streak with a 1-0 win over the visiting Santos Football Club Sunday, Sept. 28, at Fort Nugent Park. Keagan Snell scored the game’s only goal. Coach Curtis Vieke praised the work of Lake Smith, Josh Coe, Jared Hoyt and Cameron Costner, who were “a solid brick wall that earned us the clean sheet.” The Islanders play South Whidbey at 11 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 5, at Fort Nugent Park.
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Time to plan your pumpkin picking Farms on North and Central Whidbey offer pumpkins and other attractions By RON NEWBERRY Staff reporter
The days of thousands of turkeys strutting around the Case Farm are long over. Still, Mike and Sheila CaseSmith like to keep a couple dozen turkeys around. They know how much children enjoy them during visits to the North Whidbey farm every October. “Kids will find ways for them to make noises,” Sheila said. “That’s part of the fun ... to make them talk turkey. “It’s all part of the farm experience.” October is the month that a handful of farms on North and Central Whidbey open up their pumpkin patches for the public to peruse. For some families, picking out a pumpkin in the country is a fall tradition much like cutting down a Christmas tree in the winter. Some can’t wait. “We wanted to pick up one today, but it’s not open yet,” said Anicka Ellis, who visited Dugualla Bay Farms with her son and two grandchildren Monday. “We’ll be back this weekend.” Dugualla Bay Farms and the Case Farm, both on North Whidbey, open up their pumpkin patches Oct. 1 and will be open every day this month. Sherman’s Pioneer Farm in Coupeville, another popular Whidbey destination, officially opens Saturday morning. Although U-pick pumpkins are the main draw, each farm also features other attractions. At Sherman’s Pioneer Farm, a tradition for decades has been a trolley ride to the pumpkin patch. These rides will take place Saturdays and Sundays only. Dale and Liz Sherman also have a farm stand where visitors may purchase a variety of squash and other types of pumpkins, including ghostwhite lumina and reddish
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Hunter Bechtol places a ghost pumpkin into a bin as he tries to keep up with Darrell Armstrong on a tractor last week on Dale and Liz Sherman’s pumpkin patch in Coupeville. Sherman’s Pioneer Farm on Ebey Road will sell a variety of pumpkins and offer trolley rides when the farm opens for the season Saturday, Oct. 4.
Emily Meagher, left, stands at the entrance of a corn maze at Dugualla Bay Farms in Oak Harbor, while Mike and Sheila Case-Smith get ready for another season of greeting visitors at their pumpkin patch and farm stand at the Case Farm. Among the other Case Farm attractions are inquisitive and vocal turkeys. Cinderella. “Young people with kids come for the pumpkins,” Dale Sherman said. “Older people come for the squash.” The pumpkin patch at Sherman’s Pioneer Farm is part of a series of activities taking place this month in Coupeville all falling under the themed title, “The Haunting of Coupeville.” Activities at other sites in Coupeville include a costumed pet parade, corn maze
and ghost walk. For a complete rundown, check out www.hauntingofcoupe ville.com On North Whidbey, Dugualla Bay Farms also will be featuring a corn maze with extended hours Fridays and Saturdays to allow visitors to travel through the maze in the dark using flashlights. At a farm stand, squash, pumpkins, corn stalks, bales of hay and produce are sold.
The Case Farm relies more on its country charm. It has a small corn maze for young children, but the biggest attractions are the large pumpkin patch, a farm stand, peacocks and, of course, turkeys. About 40 groups of preschoolers and kindergartners are scheduled to visit the farm this month. “Mike likes to go crazy with pumpkin varieties,” Sheila said. “I think we have
at least 40 different kinds, from miniatures you can hold in your hand to the big 40-to-50-pounders you can hardly carry.” CASE FARM, located at 98 Case Road in Oak Harbor, opens Oct. 1 with business hours from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through first weekend of November. DUGUALLA BAY FARMS, located at 36699 State Highway 20 in Oak
Harbor, opens Oct. 1 with hours from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. every day through October with extended hours until 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday for flashlight corn maze trips. SHERMAN’S PIONEER FARM, located at 46 S. Ebey Road in Coupeville, opens Saturday, Oct. 4. Its hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays and 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekends. Trolley rides are only offered Saturdays and Sundays.
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AUDUBON FIELD TRIP: Whidbey Audubon Society seabird and alcid field trip is 9 a.m. to
noon Thursday, Oct. 11. Participants should meet at Partridge Point at the end of Libbey Road in Oak Harbor. Whidbey Audubon will lead a field trip to search several points along West Beach for alcids and other seabirds. Rarities such as Cassin’s Auklet are a possibility on this half-day trip. For details, call Steve Ellis at 360-678-2264 or visit www.whidbeyaudubon.org
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cent fiber activity. The speaker will follow. The public is invited. www. whidbeyweaversguild.org
Teen Dream Journals, 3-4:30 p.m., Oct. 1, Oak Harbor Library. Learn simple bookbinding techniques to create a dream journal — use it to keep track of hopes, goals and dreams. Discover library resources to help spark your creativity. Free. www.sno-isle.org
Coupeville Volleyball Kids Clinic, 5:30-7 p.m., Oct. 2, Coupeville High School Gym. Coupeville High School Volleyball is hosting a free kids clinic for Coupeville students in kindergarten through sixth grade. Students will learn basic volleyball skills by CHS volleyball players and coaching staff.
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Veterans’ Coffee Club, 9-11 a.m., Oct. 2, Harbor Tower Village, 100 E. Whidbey Ave., Oak Harbor. Join for a cup of coffee and meet with other local veterans. Coupeville Garden Club meeting, 9:30 a.m. to noon, Oct. 2, Coupeville Community Rec. Hall. The garden club meets the first Thursday of the month. Welcome is at 9:30 with refreshments; the meeting starts at 10. Public is welcome. Whidbey Weavers Guild monthly meeting, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Oct. 2, Pacific Arts Center, 3 Birch St., Coupeville. Anita Osterhaug, editor of “Handwoven Magazine” to speak. There will be a business meeting, followed by a “show and tell” of members’ re-
Island County Democrats Quarterly Dinner Meeting, 6-8 p.m., Oct. 2, Farmhouse Restaurant, Mt. Vernon. 360-682-2662 or huffinem@yahoo.com Choice Edible Mushrooms of the Pacific Northwest and Beyond, 6:30-8 p.m., Oct. 2, Langley Library, 104 Second St. Learn about the best varieties to look for both here and beyond as mushroom forager and researcher Daniel Winkler shares his expertise about wild mushrooms. Free. Fishin’ Club Meeting, 7 p.m., Oct. 2, M-Bar-C Ranch, Freeland. Ken Price will talk about his recent whitewater rafting/fly fishing adventure down the Selway River, located in north central Idaho. A brief overview of the wild and scenic river program will be covered, along with information about navigating down whitewater rivers. Price will show some specialized camping and fishing equipment needed for a trip like this and will
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share trip logistics and pictures. Disabled American Veterans Chapter 47 Monthly Meeting, 7-8 p.m., Oct. 2, VFW Post 7392, Oak Harbor. Open to all veterans.
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Saturday American Association of University Women’s Terrific Treasures and Classy Collectibles Sale, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Oct. 4, Grace Community Church, just south of Oak Harbor. Housewares, furnishings, décor, holiday items, gifts and a selection of highend purses, jewelry and scarves, all at bargain prices. All proceeds support a scholarship fund for
Fall Fest at Meerkerk Gardens, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Oct. 4 and 5. Enjoy the kaleidoscope of colors displayed by the exotic tree collection and do some end-ofseason shopping for your garden. The sale includes ferns and maple trees from neighboring nurseries and garden art from local artists. Entrance is free on sale weekends. 360-678-1912, 360-222-0121 or www.meerkerkgardens.org
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Oak Harbor High School 1989 25-year Alumni Homecoming, 1:15 p.m., meet up at OHHS office and head to gym for homecoming assembly; 2:15, alumni tea in Senior Loft followed by a tour with Principal Lundstrom; 7, homecoming game at Wildcat Memorial Stadium. RSVP to Erica Riley, ASB advisor, at eriley@ohsd. net Special reserved section for those who RSVP. Family members are welcome.
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OB/GYN ISLAND WOMEN’S HEALTHCARE DR. ROBERT J. BURNETT, MD, FACOG DR. MELISSA S. CHINN, DO, FACOG Board Certified in Obstetrics & Gynecology
SARAH MEYER, CNM, ARNP 201 Birch St., Coupeville, WA 98239 360-678-0831
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CLASSICAL TAI CHI & MEDICAL QIGONG Tai Chi is an incredibly enjoyable and rewarding practice of slow, yet invigorating movements correlated to internal expansion and contraction of organs and muscles. It energizes body by pumping oxygen from feet to brain, builds core strength & muscles around arthritic joints, improves balance, BP, Diabetes, Depression, Pain, mind and body are energized, yet calm. Leaves one relaxed with a sense of strength and well being. Weekly Classes - Morning & Evening FREE Quarterly Workshops, “Intro to Classical Tai Chi & Medical Qigong” Coupeville and Oak Harbor Call teacher to register for workshops or classes. Jill Reed, Certified sifu, 6th dan 44yrs exp. Member of U.S. Martial Arts Association First Class is Free … call 360-675-1464
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Whidbey Island’s young women. Call Christina Moats, vice president of the Whidbey Island Branch of the American Association of University Women, 360-632-4132 or christinas.island.real.estate@ gmail.com Ebey’s Conference: Discover Ebey’s, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Oct. 4, Coupeville High School. Discover new aspects of the Reserve, with sessions and field trips designed to explore the history of the Reserve, as well as the challenges that continue to be a part of the growth of Central Whidbey. There will be a keynote address; two speaker sessions, with a choice of three options in each of the two time slots; lunch; and a choice of three field trips. Several of these sessions will focus on life on Whidbey during Washington’s Territorial Era, roughly 1850-1875. Cost is $40 for the conference with an additional $12 for lunch. Registration is available online at www.nps.gov/ebla or by calling the Trust Board office at 360-6786084.
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Coupeville Farmers Market, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Oct. 4, Alexander and Eighth streets. The market offers local produce, plants, chocolate, honey, art, food, crafts and more. Kid and dog friendly. Annual Blessing of the Animals, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Oct. 4, St. Mary’s Catholic Mission, Coupeville. Animals of all kinds are welcome to the blessing when accompanied by their owners. Using cages, pet taxis, leashes — or just holding the pet — to secure the animals is encouraged. Call St. Mary’s Mission at 360-678-6536 or visit www.staugustine.org Last Septic 101 class of 2014, 9-11 a.m. Oct. 4, Patmore Park, Coupeville. Learn how to protect your septic system and avoid costly repairs or failures. Save money, preserve your investment, protect drinking water. To register, call 360-678-7914 or visit www.islandcountyseptictraining.com Permaculture Food Forest final work party, noon, Oct. 4, Bayshore Drive across from the baseball diamond. Work party to finish windbreak structure. Saturday Matinee @ the Library, 2-4:30 p.m., Oct. 4, Oak Harbor Library Meeting Room. Robert Redford stars in this adventure drama about a man who must fight for survival after being lost at sea. Free. Popcorn provided.
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land County Annex Building near the Veteran’s Memorial at 1 NE 6th Street in the City of Coupeville, State of Washington, the undersigned Trustee (subject to any conditions imposed by the Trustee) will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at time of sale, the following described real property “Property”, situated in the County(ies) of ISLAND, State of Washington: Lot 6, Block 11, Plat of Dugualla Bay Heights Div. No. 3, according to the Plat thereof recorded in Volume 8 of Plats, Page 7, Records of Island County, Washington. More accurately described as Lot 6, Block 11, Plat of Dugualla Bay Heights Div. No. 3, according to the Plat thereof recorded in Volume 8 of Plats, Page 7, Records of Island County, Washington. Situate in the County of Island, State of Washington Commonly known as: 585 Birch Street Oak Harbor, WA 98277 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 06/07/06, recorded on 06/19/06, under Auditor’s File No. 4173673, records of ISLAND County, Washington, from James R. Johnston and Ingeborg M. Johnston, husband and wife, as Grantor, to Northwest Trustee Services, LLC, as Trustee, to secure an obligation “Obligation” in favor of Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as Beneficiary. *The Tax Parcel ID number and Abbreviated Legal Description are provided solely to comply with the recording statutes and are not intended to supplement, amend or supersede the Property’s full legal description provided herein. II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the Obligation in any Court by reason of the Grantor’s or Borrower’s default on the Obligation secured by the Deed of Trust.
III. The Beneficiary alleges default of the Deed of Trust for failure to pay the following amounts now in arrears and/or other defaults: Amount due to reinstate as of 06/20/2014 Monthly Payments $16,613.66 Late Charges $284.88 Lender’s Fees & Costs $1,447.22 Total Arrearage $18,345.76 Trustee’s Expenses (Itemi z a t i o n ) Tr u s t e e ’s F e e $300.00 Title Report $0.00 Statutory Mailings $0.00 Recording Costs $0.00 Postings $0.00 Sale Costs $0.00 Total Costs $300.00 To t a l A m o u n t D u e : $18,645.76 Other known defaults as follows: IV. The sum owing on the Obligation is: Principal Balance of $344,000.00, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument evidencing the Obligation from 11/01/13, and such other costs and fees as are due under the Obligation, and as are provided by statute. V. The Property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the Obligation as provided by statute. The sale will be made without representation or warranty, express or implied regarding title, possession, encumbrances or condition of the Property on October 31, 2014. The default(s) referred to in paragraph III, together with any subsequent payments, late charges, advances costs and fees thereafter due, must be cured by 10/20/14 (11 days before the sale date), to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before 10/20/14 (11 days before the sale date), the default(s) as set forth in paragraph III, together with any subsequent payments, late charges, advances, costs and fees thereafter due, is/are cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. The sale may be terminated any time after 10/20/14 (11
days before the sale date), and before the sale by the B o r r o w e r, G r a n t o r, a n y Guarantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance paying the entire balance of principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees, and advances, if any made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI. A written notice of default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): NAME AND ADDRESS James R. Johnston 585 Birch Street Oak Harbor, WA 98277 Ingeborg M. Johnston 585 Birch Street O a k H a r b o r, WA 9 8 2 7 7 James R. Johnston 585 West Birch Street Oak Harbor, WA 98277 Ingeborg M. Johnston 585 West Birch S t r e e t O a k H a r b o r, WA 98277 by both first class and certified mail, return receipt requested on 05/02/14, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and on 05/02/14 Grantor and Borrower were personally served with said written notice of default or the written notice of default was posted on a conspicuous place on the real property described in paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII. The Trustee, whose name and address are set forth below, will provide in writing to anyone requesting it a statement of all costs and trustee’s fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and a l l t h o s e w h o h o l d b y, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the Property. IX. Anyone having any objection to the sale on
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BAYVIEW BEACH WATER DISTRICT PUBLIC NOTICE WATER DISTRICT SMALL WORKS ROSTER In accordance with RCW 39.04.155 Notice is hereby given that Bayview Water District is accepting requests for inclusion in the District’s Small Works Roster. All contractors, builder or other parties seeking to perform work for Bayview Beach Water District, or wishing to be notified of project bidding for projects under $300,000 in value, should submit a letter or email requesting inclusion in the Small Works Roster. An application will be sent in response to requests for inclusion of the Small Works Roster. Email request for applications to BBWD@whidbey.com or Mail requests for application to: Bayview Beach Water Distr ict, PO Box 667, Freeland, WA 98249. Legal No. WCW591048 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record. September 27, October 1, 4, 8, 2014. 7023.110064 Grantors: Northwest Trustee Services, Inc. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Grantee: James R. Johnston and Ingeborg M. Johnston, husband and wife Ref to DOT Auditor File No.: 4173673 Tax Parcel ID No.:
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any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale. X. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS - The purchaser at the Trustee’s Sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the Deed of Trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the Deed of Trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. The trustee’s rules of auction may be accessed at www.northwesttrustee.com and are incorporated by this reference. You may also access sale status at www.northwesttrustee.com and www.USAForeclosure.com. EFFECTIVE: 06/20/2014 Date Executed: Northwest Trustee Services, Inc., Trustee Authorized Signature 13555 SE 36th St. Suite 100 Bellevue, WA 98006 Contact: Vonnie McElligott (425) 586-1900. (TS# 7023.110064) 1002.268210-File No. Legal No. WCW590835 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record. October 1, 22, 2014. 7025.21064 Grantors: Northwest Trustee Services, Inc. Guild Mortgage Company, a California corporation Grantee: Bryan E. Hamilton and Shannon E. Hamilton, husband and wife and Danitza R. Hamilton, a single person at date of acquiring title Ref to DOT Auditor File No.: 4303670 Tax Parc e l I D N o . : R13103-128-2840/2936 Abbreviated Legal: SECTION 3, TOWNSHIP 31 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST, PTN SW SE, ISLAND CO.,WA Notice of Trustee’s Sale Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq. THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date of this notice to pursue mediation. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR O R A N AT T O R N E Y L I CENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situa-
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tion and refer you to mediation if you are eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of help. SEEKING A S S I S TA N C E H o u s i n g counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission Telep h o n e : To l l - f r e e : 1-877-894-HOME (1-877-894-4663). Web s i t e : http://www.dfi.wa.gov/consumers/homeownership/post_purchase_counselors_foreclosure.htm The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Telephone: Tollfree: 1-800-569-4287. Web site: http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/hcc/fc/index.cfm?webListAction=search&searchstate=WA&filterSvc=dfc The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys Te l e p h o n e : To l l - f r e e : 1-800-606-4819. Web site: http://nwjustice.org/whatclear. I. On October 31, 2014, at 10:00 AM. outside the main entrance of the Island County Annex Building near the Veteran’s Memorial at 1 NE 6th Street in the City of Coupeville, State of Washington, the undersigned Trustee (subject to any conditions imposed by the Trustee) will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at time of sale, the following described real property “Property”, situated in the County(ies) of Island, State of Washington: That portion of the South West quarter of the Southeast quarter of Section 3, Township 31 North, Range 1 East of the Willamette Meridian, Lying with the following described premises; commencing at the Northwest corner of said subdivision; Thence South on the quarter section line a distance of 5.17 feet to the point of beginning; Thence continue South on said quarter line for a distance of 67.83 feet; Thence East to the Westerly line of Fort Casey Road; Thence Northerly along said Westerly line to a point that bears South 89 degrees 50’ 07” East from the point of beginning; Thence North 89 degrees 50’ 07” West for a distance of 250 feet, more or less, to the point of beginning. Commonly known as: 302 Fort Casey Road Coupeville, WA 98239 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 10/24/11, recorded on 10/31/11, under Auditor’s File No. 4303670, records
of Island County, Washington, from Bryan E. Hamilton and Shannon E. Hamilton, Husband and Wife and Danitza R. Hamilton, A Single Woman, as Grantor, to Fidelity National Title Company of Washington, A Washington Corporation, as Trustee, to secure an obligation “Obligation” in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. solely as nominee for Guild Mortgage Company, a California Corporation, as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned by Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Guild Mortgage Company, a California Corporation, its successors and assigns to Guild Mortgage Company, a California corporation, under an Assignment/Successive Assignments recorded under Auditor’s File No. 4359336. *The Tax Parcel ID number and Abbreviated Legal Description are provided solely to comply with the recording statutes and are not intended to supplement, amend or supersede the Property’s full legal description provided herein. II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the Obligation in any Court by reason of the Grantor’s or Borrower’s default on the Obligation secured by the Deed of Trust. III. The Beneficiary alleges default of the Deed of Trust for failure to pay the following amounts now in arrears and/or other defaults: Amount due to reinstate as of 06/26/2014 Monthly Payments $15,154.92 Late Charges $572.40 Lender’s Fees & Costs $287.20 Total Arrearage $16,014.52 Trustee’s Expenses (Itemization) Trustee’s Fee $1,500.00 Title Report $1,071.78 Statutory Mailings $39.27 Recording Costs $28.00 Postings $80.00 Total Costs $2,719.05 Total Amount Due: $18,733.57 IV. The sum owing on the Obligation is: Principal Balance of $352,186.49, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument evidencing the Obligation from 12/01/13, and such other costs and fees as are due under the Obligation, and as are provided by statute. V. The Property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the Obligation as provided by statute. The sale will be made without representation or warranty, express or implied regarding title, possession, encumbrances or condition of the Property on October 31, 2014. The default(s) referred to in paragraph III, together with any subsequent payments, late charges, advances costs and fees thereafter due, must be cured by 10/20/14 (11 days before the sale date), to
cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before 10/20/14 (11 days before the sale date), the default(s) as set forth in paragraph III, together with any subsequent payments, late charges, advances, costs and fees thereafter due, is/are cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. The sale may be terminated any time after 10/20/14 (11 days before the sale date), and before the sale by the B o r r o w e r, G r a n t o r, a n y Guarantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance paying the entire balance of principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees, and advances, if any made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI. A written notice of default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): NAME AND ADDRESS Bryan E. Hamilton 302 Fort Casey Road Coupeville, WA 98239 Shannon E. Hamilton 302 Fort Casey Road Coupeville, WA 98239 Danitza R. Hamilton 302 Fort Casey Road Coupeville, WA 98239 Shannon E. Hamilton Nathan M. Manni, Attorney PO Box 889 Oak Harbor, WA 98277 Unknown Spouse and/or Domestic Partner Bryan E. Hamilton 302 Fort Casey Road Coupeville, WA 98239 Unknown Spouse and/or Domestic Partner Shannon E. Hamilton 302 Fort Casey Road Coupeville, WA 98239 Unknown Spouse and/or Domestic Partner Danitza R. Hamilton 302 Fort Casey Road Coupeville, WA 98239 by both first class and certified mail, return receipt requested on 05/21/14, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and on 05/21/14 Grantor and Borrower were personally served with said written notice of default or the written notice of default was posted on a conspicuous place on the real property described in paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII. The Trustee, whose name and address are set forth below, will provide in writing to anyone requesting it a statement of all costs and trustee’s fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the Property. IX. Anyone having any objection to the sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to
bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale. X. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS - The purchaser at the Trustee’s Sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the Deed of Trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the Deed of Trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. The trustee’s rules of auction may be accessed at www.northwesttrustee.com and are incorporated by this reference. You may also access sale status at www.northwesttrustee.com and www.USA-Foreclosure.com. EFFECTIVE: 06/26/2014 Date Executed: Northwest Trustee Services, Inc., Trustee Authorized Signature 13555 SE 36th St. Suite 100 Bellevue, WA 98006 Contact: Nanci Lambert (425) 586-1900. (TS# 7025.21064) 1002.268901File No. Legal No. WCW590834 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record. October 1, 22, 2014. SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON ISLAND COUNTY In Re the Estate of: EUGENE OREN BARRETT, Deceased. Case No. 13-4-00058-1 NOTICE OF PROBATE PROCEEDINGS UNDER THE PENALTY OF PERJURY PURSUANT TO THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON I STATE THAT T H E F O L L OW I N G I S TRUE AND CORRECT: YO U A R E N OT I F I E D that on the 8th day of April, 2013, ROSEMARY EDNA BARRETT was appointed and was qualified as the Personal Representative of the above-estate and probate proceedings are pending in the above Court. DATED: 9/18/14 /s/Jessie L. Valentine JESSIE L. VALENTINE/ WSBA #12434 Attorney for the Estate of Eugene Oren Barrett Legal No. WCW591429 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record. October 1, 8, 15, 2014.
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NOTICE OF APPLICATION Island County has received the following app l i c a t i o n s fo r r ev i ew. This may be the only time to comment. File Number: 293/14 SHE & 294/14 VAR, Applicant: Herbert & Lynne Hossfeld, Location: S6400-00-00018-0, Clinton Proposal: Reduction in r o a d s e t b a ck t o c o n struct new SFR & appurtenances. Site is near or contains shoreline, FWHCA, feeder bluff, critical drainage, flood zone, & geo hazardous area. Staff Contact: Janet Wright, j.wright@co.island.wa.us File Number: 301/14 SPR, Applicant: Rockie Eggebrecht, Location: R23320-360-4370, Oak Harbor Proposal: Establish marijuana production & processing business in existing pole building. Site is near or contains wetland, steep slopes, & AICUZ Noise Zone. Staff Contact: Janet Wright, j.wright@co.island.wa.us PUBLIC COMMENTS: m u s t b e r e c e i ve d by 3:00 p.m. on October 15, 2014; mail to Island County Planning Department, P.O. Box 5000, Coupeville, WA 98239; deliver to 6th & Main Street, Coupeville, WA between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday; by FAX to (360) 679-7306. Application files are available for inspection at no cost, and copies will be provided at the cost of reproduction. To request notice of hearings, or receive a copy of the decision or information on appeals, contact us at the above address. Legal No. WCW591487 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record. October 1, 2014. 7042.13841 Grantors: Northwest Trustee Services, Inc. The Bank of New York Mellon fka The Bank of New York as Trustee for the Certificateholders of the CWABS, Inc., Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2005-11 Grantee: Marina M. Morley, as her separate estate Ref to DOT Auditor File No.: 4138547 Tax Parcel ID No.: R13336-216-0640/561476 Abbreviated Legal: Lot B, Short Plat No. 3-81, Vol. 1 of Short Plats, Page 119
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Notice of Trustee’s Sale Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq. THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date of this notice to pursue mediation. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you are eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of help. SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission Telephone: Toll-free: 1-877-894-HOME (1-877-894-4663). Web s i t e : http://www.dfi.wa.gov/consumers/homeownership/post_purchase_counselors_foreclosure.htm The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Telephone: Tollfree: 1-800-569-4287. Web site: http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/hcc/fc/index.cfm?webListAction=search&searchstate=WA&filterSvc=dfc The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys Te l e p h o n e : To l l - f r e e : 1-800-606-4819. Web site: http://nwjustice.org/whatclear. I. On October 31, 2014, at 10:00 AM. outside the main entrance of the Island County Annex Building near the Veteran’s Memorial at 1 NE 6th Street in the City of Coupeville, State of Washington, the undersigned Trustee (subject to any conditions imposed by the Trustee) will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at time of sale, the following described real property “Property”, situated in the County(ies) of ISLAND, State of Washington: Tract B of City of Oak Harbor short plat no. 3-81 as approved October 27, 1981, and recorded November 24, 1981, in Volume 1 of Short Plats, page 119, under Auditor’s File No. 390573, records of Island County, Washington; being a portion of Government Lot 2, Section 36, Township 33 North, Range 1 East of the Willamette Meridian. Situated in Island County, Washington. Commonly known as: 567 Northeast Regatta D r i v e O a k H a r b o r, W A 98277 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust
dated 06/17/05, recorded on 06/24/05, under Auditor’s File No. 4138547, records of ISLAND County, Washington, from Marina M Morley, as her separate estate, as Grantor, to Landsafe Title of Washington, as Trustee, to secure an obligation “Obligation” in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. solely as nominee for Countrywide Home Loans, Inc., as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned by Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. to The Bank of New York Mellon fka The Bank of New York as Trustee for the Certificateholders of the CWABS, Inc., Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2005-11, under an Assignment/Successive Assignments recorded under Auditor’s File No. 4299346. *The Tax Parcel ID number and Abbreviated Legal Description are provided solely to comply with the recording statutes and are not intended to supplement, amend or supersede the Property’s full legal description provided herein. II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the Obligation in any Court by reason of the Grantor’s or Borrower’s default on the Obligation secured by the Deed of Trust. III. The Beneficiary alleges default of the Deed of Trust for failure to pay the following amounts now in arrears and/or other defaults: Amount due to reinstate as of 06/23/2014 Monthly Payments $84,458.04 Lender’s Fees & Costs $723.38 Total Arrearage $85,181.42 Trustee’s Expenses (Itemization) Trustee’s Fee $1,500.00 Title Report $680.46 Statutory Mailings $22.44 Recording Costs $14.00 Postings $ 8 0 . 0 0 To t a l C o s t s $2,296.90 Total Amount Due: $87,478.32 IV. The sum owing on the Obligation is: Principal Balance of $151,295.36, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument evidencing the Obligation from 10/01/08, and such other costs and fees as are due under the Obligation, and as are provided by statute. V. The Property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the Obligation as provided by statute. The sale will be made without representation or warranty, express or implied regarding title, possession, encumbrances or condition of the Property on October 31, 2014. The default(s) referred to in paragraph III, together with any subsequent payments, late charges, advances costs and fees thereafter due, must be
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cured by 10/20/14 (11 days before the sale date), to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before 10/20/14 (11 days before the sale date), the default(s) as set forth in paragraph III, together with any subsequent payments, late charges, advances, costs and fees thereafter due, is/are cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. The sale may be terminated any time after 10/20/14 (11 days before the sale date), and before the sale by the B o r r o w e r, G r a n t o r, a n y Guarantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance paying the entire balance of principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees, and advances, if any made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI. A written notice of default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): NAME AND ADDRESS Marina M. Morley 567 Northeast Regatta Drive Oak Harbor, WA 98277 Marina M. Morley 520 Northwest Dor y D r i v e O a k H a r b o r, W A 98277 Unknown Spouse and/or Domestic Partner Marina M. Morley 567 Northeast Regatta Drive Oak Harbor, WA 98277 Unknown Spouse and/or Domestic Partner Marina M. Morley 520 Northwest Dory D r i v e O a k H a r b o r, W A 98277 by both first class and certified mail, return receipt requested on 05/22/14, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and on 05/23/14 Grantor and Borrower were personally served with said written notice of default or the written notice of default was posted on a conspicuous place on the real property described in paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII. The Trustee, whose name and address are set forth below, will provide in writing to anyone requesting it a statement of all costs and trustee’s fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and a l l t h o s e w h o h o l d b y, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the Property. IX. Anyone having any objection to the sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale. X. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS - The purchaser at the Trustee’s Sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the Deed of Trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the Deed of Trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to
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evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. The trustee’s rules of auction may be accessed at www.northwesttrustee.com and are incorporated by this reference. You may also access sale status at www.northwesttrustee.com and www.USAForeclosure.com. EFFECTIVE: 06/23/2014 Date Executed: Northwest Trustee Services, Inc., Trustee Authorized Signature 13555 SE 36th St. Suite 100 Bellevue, WA 98006 Contact: N a n c i L a m b e r t (425) 586-1900.(TS#7042. 13841) 1002.268958-File No. Legal No. WCW590836 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record. October 1, 22, 2014.
land County Annex Building near the Veteran’s Memorial at 1 NE 6th Street in the City of Coupeville, State of Washington, the undersigned Trustee (subject to any conditions imposed by the Trustee) will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at time of sale, the following described real property “Property”, situated in the County(ies) of ISLAND, State of Washington: That portion of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 16, Township 32 North, Range 1 East Willamette Meridian, described as follows: Beginning at the Southwest corner of the North 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of said Section 16; thence North 1 degree 41 minutes 50 seconds East along the West line of said Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 a distance of 404.99 feet to the Southeast margin of State Highway 525; thence North 64 degrees 52 minutes 00 seconds East along said Southeast margin, a distance of 355.00 feet to the True Point of Beginning; thence continue North 64 degrees 52 minutes 00 seconds East 93.00 feet; thence South 25 degrees 08 minutes 00 seconds East at right angles to said State Highway 525, a distance of 418.85 feet; thence North 88 degrees 06 minutes 02 seconds West 104.40 feet; thence North 25 degrees 08 minutes 00 seconds West 371.40 feet to the True Point of Beginning; except that portion lying within a tract of land conveyed to Earnest R. Stanga and Dixie Lee Stanga, husband and wife, by instrument Recorded April 4, 1969, under Auditor’s File Number 219402, Records of Island County, Washington. Commonly known as: 28574 State Route 20 Oak Harbor, WA 98277 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 04/28/06, recorded on 05/16/06, under Auditor’s File No. 4170533, records of ISLAND County, Washington, from Apolinar M. Acode and Elma N. Acode, husband and wife, as Grantor, to PRLAP, Inc., as Trustee, to secure an obligation “Obligation” in favor of Bank of America, N.A, as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned by Bank of America, N.A to PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust Holdings I, LLC, under an Assignment/Successive Assignments recorded under Auditor’s File No. 4355478. *The Tax Parcel ID number and Abbreviated Legal Description are provided solely to comply with the recording statutes and are not intended to supplement, amend or supersede the Property’s full legal description provided herein. II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the Obligation in any Court by reason of the Grantor’s or Borrower’s default on the Obligation secured by the Deed of Trust. III. The Beneficiary alleges default of the Deed of Trust for failure to pay the following amounts now in arrears and/or other defaults: Amount due to reinstate as of 06/05/2014 Monthly Payments
$39,026.40 Late Charges $195.12 Lender’s Fees & Costs $2,953.80 Total Arrearage $42,175.32 Trustee’s Expenses (Itemization) Trustee’s Fee $1,500.00 Title Report $514.15 Statutory Mailings $33.66 Recording Costs $30.00 Postings $80.00 Sale Costs $0.00 Total Costs $2,157.81 Total Amount Due: $44,333.13 Other known defaults as follows: IV. The sum owing on the Obligation is: Principal Balance of $87,883.20, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument evidencing the Obligation from 02/01/11, and such other costs and fees as are due under the Obligation, and as are provided by statute. V. The Property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the Obligation as provided by statute. The sale will be made without representation or warranty, express or implied regarding title, possession, encumbrances or condition of the Property on October 10, 2014. The default(s) referred to in paragraph III, together with any subsequent payments, late charges, advances costs and fees thereafter due, must be cured by 09/29/14 (11 days before the sale date), to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before 09/29/14 (11 days before the sale date), the default(s) as set forth in paragraph III, together with any subsequent payments, late charges, advances, costs and fees thereafter due, is/are cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. The sale may be terminated any time after 09/29/14 (11 days before the sale date), and before the sale by the B o r r o w e r, G r a n t o r, a n y Guarantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance paying the entire balance of principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees, and advances, if any made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI. A written notice of default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): NAME AND ADDRESS Elma N. Acode 101 Southeast Ely Street Apt A101 Oak Harbor, WA 98277-4610 Elma N. Acode 28574 State Route 20 Oak Harbor, WA 98277 Apolinar M. Acode 101 Southeast Ely Street Apt A101 Oak Harbor, WA 98277-4610 Apolinar M. Acode 28574 State Route 20 Oak Harbor, WA 98277 Elma N. Acode 101 Ely Street Southeast #101A Oak Harbor, WA 98277 Apolinar M. Acode 101 Ely Street Southeast #101A Oak Harbor, WA 98277 by both first class and certified mail, return receipt requested on 04/14/14, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and on 04/15/14 Grantor and Borrower were personally served with said written notice of default or the written notice of default was posted on a conspicuous place on the real property described in paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII.
The Trustee, whose name and address are set forth below, will provide in writing to anyone requesting it a statement of all costs and trustee’s fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and a l l t h o s e w h o h o l d b y, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the Property. IX. Anyone having any objection to the sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale. X. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS - The purchaser at the Trustee’s Sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the Deed of Trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the Deed of Trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. The trustee’s rules of auction may be accessed at www.northwesttrustee.com and are incorporated by this reference. You may also access sale status at www.northwesttrustee.com and www.USAForeclosure.com. EFFECTIVE: 06/05/2014 Date Executed: Northwest Trustee Services, Inc., Trustee Authorized Signature 13555 SE 36th St. Suite 100 Bellevue, WA 98006 Contact: Vonnie McElligott (425) 586-1900. (TS# 8308.20729) 1002.267449File No. Legal No. WCW586871 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record. September 10, October 1, 2014.
Proposal: Repair existing boat ramp & move dock floats with steel pilings to other side of boat ramp. Site is near or contains shoreline, FWHCA, feeder bluff, flood zone, & wetland. Staff Contact: Michelle Pezley, m.pezley@co.island.wa. us The proposal may include mitigation under applicable codes, and the project review process may incorporate or require mitigation measures regardless of whether an EIS is required. PUBLIC COMMENTS on environmental impacts must be received by 3:00 p.m. on October 15, 2014. Other comments on the proposal must be received by October 31, 2014. Mail to Island County Planning Depar tment, P.O. Box 5000, Coupeville, WA 98239; deliver to 6th & Main Street, Coupeville, WA between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday; by FAX to (360) 679-7306. Application files are available for inspection at no cost, and will be provided at the cost of reproduction in a timely manner. To request notice of hearings, receive a copy of the decision or SEPA determination, or information on appeals, contact us at the above address. Legal No. WCW591493 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record. October 1, 2014.
quiring auxiliary aids/services should call Island County Human Resources at 678 7919, 629 4522, ext. 7919, or 32l 5 1 1 1 , ex t . 7 9 1 9 ( u s e whichever number is applicable for the area) at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. Debbie Thompson Island County Clerk of the Board P. O. Box 5000 Coupeville, WA 98239-5000 360-679-7397 360-321-5111 Legal No. WCW590214 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record. September 24, October 1, 2014.
T H E M O N T H LY PAYMENT WHICH BECAME DUE ON 5/1/2013, AND ALL SUBSEQUENT MONTHLY PAYMENTS, PLUS LATE CHARGES A N D OT H E R C O S T S AND FEES AS SET FORTH. Failure to pay when due the following amounts which are now in arrears: Amount due as of June 11, 2014 Delinquent Payments from M ay 0 1 , 2 0 1 3 2 p ay ments at $1,286.33 each $2,572.66 12 payments at $1,320.77 each $15,849.24 (05-01-13 through 06-11-14) Late Charges: $628.92 BENEFICIARY ADVANCES E S C R O W A DVA N C E $2,005.79 CORPORATE A DVA N C E $ 2 , 9 5 8 . 5 1 ESCROW CREDIT $-3,203.04 Suspense C r e d i t : $ 0 . 0 0 TOTA L : $20,812.08 IV The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Tr u s t i s : P r i n c i p a l $153,904.75, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument secured, and such other costs and fees as are due under the note or other instrument secured, and as are provided by statute. V The above described real property will be sold to satisfy the expenses of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. The sale will be made without warranty, express or implied regarding title, possession, or encumbrances on October 10, 2014. The default(s) referred to in paragraph III must be cured by September 29, 2014 (11 days before the sale date) to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time on or before September 29, 2014, (11 days before the sale date) the default(s) as set for th in paragraph III is/are cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. The sale may be terminated at any time after September 29, 2014, (11 d ay s b e fo r e t h e s a l e d a t e ) a n d b e fo r e t h e sale, by the Borrower, Grantor, any Guarantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance paying the entire principal and interest secured by the Deed o f Tr u s t , p l u s c o s t s , fees, and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust and curing ail other defaults. VI A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the fo l l o w i n g a d d r e s s e s : LYANNE K FAULKNER AKA LYANNE KRISTEN C O R N , A K A LY N N E KRISTEN CORN, 1726 159TH ST CT E, TAC O M A , WA , 9 8 4 4 5 LYANNE K FAULKNER AKA LYANNE KRISTEN C O R N , A K A LY N N E KRISTEN CORN, 944 MOHAWK DRIVE, G R E E N B A N K , WA ,
8308.20729 Grantors: Northwest Trustee Services, Inc. PennyMac Holdings, LLC F/K/A PennyMac Mortg a g e I n v e s t m e n t Tr u s t Holdings I, LLC Grantee: Apolinar M. Acode and Elma N. Acode, husband and wife Ref to DOT Auditor File No.: 4170533 Tax Parc e l I D N o . : R13216-231-1810/20284 Abbreviated Legal: Section 16, Township 32 North, Range 1 East; Ptn. NW SW, Island Co., WA Notice of Trustee’s Sale Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq. THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date of this notice to pursue mediation. DO NOT DELAY. C O N TA C T A H O U S I N G COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you are eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of help. SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission Telephone: Toll-free: 1-877-894-HOME (1-877-894-4663). Web s i t e : http://www.dfi.wa.gov/consumers/homeownership/post_purchase_counselors_foreclosure.htm The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Telephone: Tollfree: 1-800-569-4287. Web site: http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/hcc/fc/index.cfm?webListAction=search&searchstate=WA&filterSvc=dfc The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys Te l e p h o n e : To l l - f r e e : 1-800-606-4819. Web site: http://nwjustice.org/whatclear. I. On October 10, 2014, at 10:00 AM. outside the main entrance of the Is-
NOTICE of APPLICATION with SEPA Island County has rev i ewe d t h e p r o p o s e d project for probable adverse environmental impacts and expects to issue a determination of non-significance (DNS). The optional DNS process established by WAC 197-11-355 is bei n g u s e d . T h e p u bl i c comment period as described below may be the only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts of the following proposal. File Number: 299/14 SCUP, Applicant: Port of South Whidbey, Location: R32813-225-0180, Clinton
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING On October 6, 2014 at 6:00 p.m., the Board of Island County Commissioners will hold a public hear ing at the Island County Board of County Commissioners Hearing Room (Room #102B), located in the Island County Annex Building, 1 NE 6th Street, Coupev i l l e, Wa s h i n g t o n , t o consider adoption of Resolution No. C-86-14 Adopting the Island County Budget and Diking District #4 Budget for F i s c a l Ye a r 2 0 1 5 . A summary of the proposed Resolution follows. After several public meeting budget workshops, the proposed resolution will adopt the final budgets for all Island County funds and Diking District #4 for fiscal year 2015. The full text of the proposed Resolution will be placed on file and summaries of the budgets may be obtained by calling 679-7397, or dropping by the office of Island County Budget Director during normal office hours. Interested persons may appear at the public hearing and g i ve t e s t i m o ny fo r o r against the proposed Resolution. Persons re-
N OT I C E O F T RU S TEE’S SALE Pursuant to R.C.W. Chapter 61.24, e t s e q . a n d 62A.9A-604(a)(2) et seq. Tr u s t e e ’ s S a l e N o : 01-PF-132935 I NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Trustee, REGIONAL TRUSTEE SERVICES CORPORATION, will on October 10, 2014, at the hour of 10:00 AM, at THE MAIN ENTRANCE TO CITY HALL, 865 SE BARRINGTON DRIVE.. OAK HARBOR, WA, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at the time of sale, the following described real and personal property (hereafter referred to collectively as the “Property”), situated in the County of ISLAND, State of Washington: LOT 6, BLOCK 2 , P L AT O F G R E E N BANK ESTATES, DIVISION NO. 1, AS PER P L AT R E C O R D E D I N VOLUME 9 OF PLATS, PAG E 2 2 , R E C O R D S OF ISLAND COUNTY, WASHINGTON. SITUATE IN THE COUNTY OF ISLAND, STATE OF W A S H I N G T O N . Ta x P a r c e l N o : S7045-00-02006-0/2630 20, commonly known as 944 MOHAWK DRIVE, GREENBANK, WA. The Proper ty is subject to that cer tain Deed of Trust dated 2/24/2004, recorded 3/1/2007, under Auditor’s/Recorder’s No. 4195535, records of ISLAND County, Washington, from TRACY R FAU L K N E R A N D LYANNE K FAULKNER, HUSBAND AND WIFE, as Grantor, to ORANGE COAST TITLE CO., as Tr u s t e e , i n f a v o r o f MORTGAGE ELECT RO N I C R E G I S T R A TION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR QUICKEN LOANS INC. ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which is presently held by PROVIDENT FUNDING ASSOCIATES, LP., II No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of t h e o bl i g a t i o n i n a ny court by reason of the Borrower’s or Grantor’s default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust. The default(s) for which this foreclosure is/are made are as follows: FAILURE TO PAY
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9 8 2 5 3 LY A N N E K FAU L K N E R A K A LY A N N E K R I S T E N C O R N , A K A LY N N E KRISTEN CORN, 944 E MOHAWK DRIVE, G R E E N B A N K , WA , 9 3253 TRACY R FAULKNER, 944 E MOHAWK DRIVE, GREENBANK, WA, 98253 TRACY R FAULKNER, 944 MOHAWK DRIVE, GREENBANK, WA, 98253 TRAC Y R FAU L K N E R , 1726 159TH ST CT E, TAC O M A , WA , 9 8 4 4 5 by both first class and certified mail on 5/6/2014, proof of which is in the possession of t h e Tr u s t e e ; a n d o n 5/6/2014, the Borrower and Grantor were personally served with said written notice of default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real proper ty described in paragraph i above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII The Tr ustee’s Sale will be held in accordance with Ch. 61.24 RCW and anyone wishing to bid at the sale will be required to have in his/her possession at the time the bidding commences, cash, cashier’s check, or certified check in the amount of at least one dollar over the Beneficiary’s opening bid. In addition, the successful bidder will be required to pay the full amount of his/her bid in cash, cashier’s check, or certified check within one hour of the making of the bid. T h e Tr u s t e e w h o s e name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fe e s d u e a t a ny t i m e prior to the sale. VIII The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all of their interest in the above described property. IX Anyone having any objection to the sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they br ing a lawsuit to restrain the same pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s Sale. THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date on this notice to pursue mediation. DO NOT DE-
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L A Y. C O N T A C T A HOUSING COUNSEL O R O R A N AT TO R NEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you are eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of help. SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and oppor tunities to keep yo u r h o u s e, yo u m ay contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assist a n c e a n d r e fe r ra l t o housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission T e l e p h o n e : 1-877-894-HOME (1-877-984-4663) Website: http://www.dfi.wa.gov/co n s u m e r s / h o m e ow n e r ship/post_purchase_counselors_foreclosure.htm The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development T e l e p h o n e : 1 - 8 0 0 - 5 6 9 - 4 2 8 7 We b site: http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/hcc/fc/index.cfm?webListAction= searchandsearchstate= WAandfilterSvc=dfc The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and a t t o r n ey s Te l e p h o n e : 1-800-606-4819 Website: http://nwjustice.org/what-clear NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS The purchaser at the Trustee’s Sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the Deed of Trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the Deed of Trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceeding under Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with section 2 of t h i s a c t . D AT E D : 6/6/2014 REGIONAL TRUSTEE SERVICES CORPORATION Tr ustee By: MELANIE BEAM A N , AU T H O R I Z E D AGENT Address: 616 1st Avenue, Suite 500 S e a t t l e, WA 9 8 1 0 4 Phone: (206) 340-2550 Sale Information: w w w. r t r u s t e e. c o m A-4464735 09/10/2014,
10/01/2014 Legal No. WCW586845 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record. September 10, October 1, 2014.
BANK, FSB, as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which is presently held by BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS S E RV I C I N G , L P F K A COUNTRYWIDE HOME L O A N S S E RV I C I N G , LP. II No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any court by reason of the Borrower’s or Grantor’s default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust III The default(s) for which this foreclosure is/are made are as follows: FAILURE TO PAY THE MONTHLY PAY M E N T W H I C H BECAME DUE ON 4/1/2011, AND ALL S U B S E Q U E N T MONTHLY PAYMENTS, PLUS LATE CHARGES A N D OT H E R C O S T S AND FEES AS SET FORTH. Other potential defaults do not involve payment to the Beneficiary. If applicable, each of these defaults must also be cured, listed below are categor ies of common defaults which do not involve payment of money to the Beneficiar y. Opposite of each such listed default is a brief description of the action/documentation necessar y to cure the default. The list does not exhaust all possible other defaults; any defaults identified by Beneficiary or Trustee that are not listed below must also be cured. OTHER DEFAULT ACTION NECE S S A RY TO C U R E N o n p a y m e n t o f Ta x es/Assessments Deliver to Trustee written proof that all taxes and assessments against the property are paid current Default under any senior lien Deliver to Trustee written proof that ad senior liens are pain current and that no other defaults exist Failure to insure proper ty against hazard Deliver to Trustee written proof that the property is insure against hazard as required by the Deed of Trust Waste Cease and desist from committing waste, repair all damage to property and maintain property as required in Deed of Trust Unauthorized sale of proper ty (Due on sale) Revert title to permitted vestee Failure to pay when due the following amounts which are now in arrears: Delinquent Payments from April 01, 2011 39 payments at $ 1,029.99 each $ 40,169.61 (04-01-11 through 06-10-14) Late Charges $ 1,966.50 BENEFICIA RY A DVA N C E S A d -
vances/Escrow $ 8,079.86 FHA Premium $ 78.82 Expense Advances $ 1,870.00 Corp Advances $ 1,282.25 TRUSTEE EXPENSES Tr ustee Fee $ 675.00 Certified Mailing Cost $ 69.25 Posting Cost $ 240.00 Recording Cost $ 160.00 TSG Guarantee Policy $ 724.00 Amount to reinstate on or before 06/10/14 $ 55,315.29 IV The sum owing on the obligation secured by t h e D e e d o f Tr u s t i s : Principal $186,315.31, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument secured, and such other costs and fees as are due under the note or other instrument secured, and as are provided by statute. V The a b ove - d e s c r i b e d r e a l property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Tr u s t a s p r ov i d e d by statute. The sale will be made without warranty, express or implied regarding title, possession, or encumbrances on October 31, 2014. The default(s) referred to in paragraph III must be cured by October 20, 2014 (11 d ay s b e fo r e t h e s a l e date) to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time on or before October 20, 2014, (11 days before the sale date) the defaults) as set forth in paragraph III is/are cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. The sale may be terminated at any time after October 20, 2014, (11 d ay s b e fo r e t h e s a l e d a t e ) a n d b e fo r e t h e sale by the Borrower, Grantor, any Guarantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance paying the entire principal and interest secured by the Deed o f Tr u s t , p l u s c o s t s , fees, and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following addresses: JASON R FISHER, 1032 R I E P M A AV E , O A K H A R B O R , WA , 98277-8237 JASON R FISHER, PO BOX 735, S N O H O M I S H , WA , 98291 by both first class and cer tified mail on 05/07/2014, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and on 5/7/2014, the Borrower and Grantor were personally served with said written notice of default or the written Notice of
Default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real proper ty described in paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posti n g . V I I T h e Tr u s t e e whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of alt costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all of their interest in the above described property. IX Anyone having any objection to the sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they br ing a lawsuit to restrain the same pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s Sale. THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. You have only 20 days from the recording date on this notice to pursue mediation. DO NOT DEL A Y. C O N T A C T A HOUSING COUNSEL O R OT A N AT TO R NEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to access your situation and refer you to mediation if you eligible and it may help you save your h o m e. S e e b e l ow fo r safe sources of help. SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and oppor tunities to keep house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission: Telephone: 1-877-894-HOME (1-877-894-4663) Web site: www.wshfc.org The United States Depar tment of Housing and Urban Development: Telephone: 1-800-569-4287 Web site: www.hud.gov The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other h o u s i n g : Te l e p h o n e : 1 - 8 0 0 - 6 0 6 - 4 8 1 9 We b site: www.ocla.wa.gov X N OT I C E TO O C C U PANTS OR TENANTS The purchaser at the Trustee’s Sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the Deed of Trust
(the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the Deed of Trust, including occupants and tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants and tenants by summary proceeding under the Unlawful Detainer Act C h a p t e r 5 9 . 1 2 R C W. Sale Information Line: 714-730-2727 or Website: http://www.lpsasap.com DATED: 6/10/14 PEAK FORECLOSURE SERVICES OF WASHINGTON, INC., AS TRUSTEE Smith Tower, 26th Floor, 506 Second Ave., Seattle, WA 98104 By: Georgina Rodriguez, Trustee Sale Officer Address for Service of Process: Peak Foreclosure Services of Washington, Inc. 506 Second Ave Ste 2600 Seattle, WA 98104 (206) 682-0822 Address for Account Inquir ies: Peak Foreclosure Services, Inc. 5900 Canoga Avenue, Suite 220 Woodland Hills, CA 91367 (818) 591-9237 A-4467875 10/01/2014, 10/22/2014 10/01/2014, 10/22/2014 Legal No. WCW591401 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record. October 1, 22, 2014.
N OT I C E O F T RU S TEE’S SALE Pursuant to R.C.W. Chapter 61.24, e t s e q . a n d 62A.9A-604(a)(2) et seq. Trustee’s Sale No: WACMS-13014441 Loan No. 7000049190 I NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Trustee, PEAK FORECLOSURE SERVICES O F WA S H I N G TO N , INC., will on October 31,2014, at the hour of 10:00 AM, at THE MAIN E N T R A N C E TO T H E CITY HALL, 865 SE BARRINGTON DRIVE, OAK HARBOR, WA, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at the time of sale, the following described real and personal property (hereafter referred to collectively as the “Property”), situated in the County of ISLAND, State of Washington, to-wit: LOT 8, B L O C K 2 , P L AT O F ROLLING HILLS, DIVISION NO. 1, AS PER P L AT R E C O R D E D I N VOLUME 6 OF PLATS, PA G E S 4 3 A N D 4 4 , RECORDS OF ISLAND C O U N T Y, WA S H I N G TON. TOGETHER WITH M A N U FAC T U R E D HOME MODEL YEAR 1992, TRIPLEWIDE SILVERWOOD MODEL NO. SV22TAG, V!N NO. 17706949, 38 X 80, H U D TA G N O ’ S . ORE211887 AND ORE211889, WHICH BY INTENTION OF THE PARTIES SHALL CONSTITUTE A PART OF T H E R E A LT Y A N D SHALL PASS WITH IT. LAND AND HOUSE “WHICH IS AFFIXED TO AND MADE PART OF THE REAL PROPE R T Y ” . S I T U AT E I N THE COUNTY OF ISL A N D , S TAT E O F WASHINGTON. Tax Parcel No: S805000020080, commonly known as 1032 R I E P M A AV E , O A K H A R B O R , WA T h e Proper ty is subject to that cer tain Deed of Trust dated 3/26/2009, recorded 3/31/2009, under Auditor’s/Recorder’s No. 4247697, records of ISLAND County, Washington, from JASON R FISHER, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE and SEPARATE PROPERTY, as Grantor, to RECON TRUST COMPANY, N.A., as Trustee, in favo r o f M O RT G AG E ELECTRONIC REGIST R AT I O N S Y S T E M S, INC., AS NOMINEE F O R C O U N T RY W I D E
N OT I C E O F T RU S TEE’S SALE Pursuant to t h e R ev i s e d C o d e o f Washington 61.24, et s e q . T S N o. : WA-12-538516-SH APN No.: S7110-00-00019-0 Title Order No.: 7632612 Grantor(s): CURTIS L DENNIS, DIANE MARIE DENNIS Grantee(s): MORTGAGE ELECT RO N I C R E G I S T R A TION SYSTEMS, INC. (“MERS”) AS NOMINEE F O R C O U N T RY W I D E HOME LOANS, INC. Deed of Tr ust Instr um e n t / R e fe r e n c e N o. : 4188091 I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington, the u n d e r s i g n e d Tr u s t e e, will on 10/31/2014, at 10:00 AM At the main entrance to the City Hall located at 865 SE Barrington Drive, Oak Harbor WA 98277 sell at p u bl i c a u c t i o n t o t h e highest and best bidder, payable in the form of credit bid or cash bid in t h e fo r m o f c a s h i e r ’s check or certified checks from federally or State chartered banks, at the time of sale the following described real property, situated in the County of ISLAND, State of Washington, to-wit: LOT 19, P L AT O F H E R I TAG E NORTH, DIVISION NO. 1, AS PER PLAT RECORDED IN VOLUME 1 2 O F P L AT S, PAG E
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51, RECORDS OF ISLAND COUNTY, WASHINGTON. SITUATE IN THE COUNTY OF ISL A N D , S TAT E O F WA S H I N G TO N . M o r e c o m m o n l y k n ow n a s : 5 5 5 N W FA I R H AV E N DR, OAK HARBOR, WA 98277 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 11/17/2006, recorded 11/30/2006, under 4188091 records o f I S L A N D C o u n t y, Washington, from CURT I S L D E N N I S, A N D DIANE MARIE DENNIS, HUSBAND AND WIFE, as Grantor(s), to LANDSAFE TITLE OF WASHINGTON, as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favo r o f M O RT G AG E ELECTRONIC REGIST R AT I O N S Y S T E M S, INC. (“MERS”) AS NOMINEE FOR COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC., as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned by MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGIST R AT I O N S Y S T E M S, INC. (“MERS”) AS NOMINEE FOR COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC. (or by its successors-in-interest and/or assigns, if any), to THE BANK OF NEW YO R K M E L L O N F K A THE BANK OF NEW YO R K , A S T R U S T E E FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF CWABS INC., ASSETBACKED CERTIFIC AT E S , S E R I E S 2006-26. II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrower’s or Grantor’s default o n t h e o bl i g a t i o n s e cured by the Deed of Trust/Mortgage. III. The default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/are as follows: Failure to pay when due the following amounts which are now in arrears: $50,794.29 IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $233,640.20, together with interest as p r ov i d e d i n t h e N o t e from the 5/1/2012, and such other costs and fees as are provided by statute. V. The abovedescribed real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by t h e D e e d o f Tr u s t a s provided by statute. Said sale will be made without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances on 10/31/2014. The defaults
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referred to in Paragraph I I I mu s t b e c u r e d by 10/20/2014 (11 days before the sale date) to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before 10/20/2014 (11 days before the sale) the default as set for th in Paragraph III is cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. Payment must be in cash or with cashiers or certified checks from a State or federally chartered bank. The sale may be terminated any time after the 10/20/2014 (11 days before the sale date) and before the sale, by the Borrower or Grantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance by paying the principal and interest, plus costs, fees and adva n c e s, i f a ny, m a d e pursuant to the terms of t h e o bl i g a t i o n a n d / o r Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI. A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): NAME CURTIS L DENNIS, AND DIANE MARIE DENNIS, HUSBAND AND WIFE ADDRESS 5 5 5 N W FA I R H AV E N DR, OAK HARBOR, WA 98277 by both first class and certified mail, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally ser ved, if applicable, with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property descr ibed in Paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. These requirements were completed as of 2/26/2013. VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fe e s d u e a t a ny t i m e prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above-described property. IX. Anyone having any objections to this s a l e o n a ny g r o u n d s whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 6 1 . 2 4 . 1 3 0 . Fa i l u r e t o bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invali d a t i n g t h e Tr u s t e e ’s sale. NOTICE TO OCC U PA N T S O R T E N ANTS - The purchaser at the Trustee’s Sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the deed of trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summar y proceedings under Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenantoccupied proper ty, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL
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STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date of this notice to pursue mediation. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you are eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of help. SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and oppor tunities to keep yo u r h o u s e, yo u m ay contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assist a n c e a n d r e fe r ra l t o housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commiss i o n : To l l - f r e e : 1-877-894-HOME (1-877-894-4663) or W e b s i t e : http://www.dfi.wa.gov/co n s u m e r s / h o m e ow n e r ship/post_purchase_counselors_foreclosure.htm. The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development: T o l l - f r e e : 1-800-569-4287 or National Web Site: h t t p : / / p o r tal.hud.gov/hudport a l / H U D o r fo r L o c a l counseling agencies in Washington: http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/hcc/fc/index.cfm?webListAction= searchandsearchstate= WAandfilterSvc=dfc The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other
housing counselors and attor neys: Telephone: 1-800-606-4819 or Web site: http://nwjustice.org/what-clear. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If y o u h a v e p r ev i o u s l y been discharged through b a n k r u p t c y, yo u m ay have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. THIS OFFICE IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL B E U S E D F O R T H AT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. Dated: JUN. 26, 2014 Quality Loan Ser vice Cor p. of Washington, as Trustee By: Tricia Moreno, Assistant Secretary Trustee’s Mailing Address: Quality Loan Service C o r p. o f Wa s h i n g t o n C/O Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101 (866) 645-7711 Trustee’s Physical Address: Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washing-
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AUDIT REPORT CONTINUED FROM A1 internal control over financial reporting that we consider to be significant deficiencies,” according to the finding documents released by the state Auditor. The reports are compiled by the Island County Auditor Sheilah Crider’s office, which saw a high degree of turnover in the past year. The state Auditor concluded that Crider’s staff turnover contributed to the county reports’ lack of accuracy. “The county experienced turnover in the positions primarily responsible for the
creation of the financial statements and has not dedicated the necessary time, resources and oversight to ensure accurate financial reporting,” the state auditor concluded. Crider said her office lost five employees to other Island County departments or when employees moved out of state over the past year. She said she had a fairly static team of good accountants for several years but they all moved onto advanced, betterpaying positions. However, the turnover was not the only contributing fac-
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tor to the state audit finding, Crider said. A couple of the county’s departments missed the May deadline to submit data to her office and the county ended up filing 44 days late, Crider said. “We were late getting our financial statements to the state Auditor’s Office because we had to reopen the books on five separate occasions,” she explained. “It was extremely disappointing.” Island County Budget Director Elaine Marlow, who
sat in on the state auditor’s exit meeting, said the main concern for auditors was that a couple of the line items were misclassified, mistakes that were corrected before the audit was completed. Marlow stressed that no money was misplaced. Though she has completed these reports for several years for the county in the past, Marlow said that small mistakes can occur even though the aim is to get everything perfect. State auditors also noted other errors in the financial
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statements “when t a k e n together impair the understandability of the financial CRIDER report.” “The errors required us to perform additional audit procedures to ensure correct reporting,” the state audit report said. The state auditor went on to say that the errors found
may indicate an environment in which additional misstatements could occur and may not be prevented or detected by the county. The state Auditor recommends that Island County provide additional training for its financial accountants and establish a more effective review process. State auditors said they will review the county’s progress on this front during the next annual audit. The financial audit report’s accompanying accountability audit report found no problems.
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