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Suit claims county negligent in 2013 Ledgewood landslide By JESSIE STENSLAND Staff reporter File photo 2013/Whidsbey News-Times
Island County Public Works Director Bill Oakes surveys the scene of the Ledgewood landslide in 2013.
Residents of a Central Whidbey neighborhood struck by a massive landslide two years ago have filed lawsuits against Island County. The residents are claiming that the county was negligent and contributed to the land-
slide. They also say the county failed to properly maintain a public road. Seattle attorney Karen Willie filed two lawsuits against the county in connection with the March 27, 2013 landslide at Ledgewood, south of Coupeville. The two lawsuits were filed in both
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Whidbey Island Naval Air Station is conducting explosive demolition operations in Crescent Harbor this week. The operations are scheduled during daylight hours, today through Friday, April 10. The purpose of the exercise is to test small-scale charges, about the size of a shotgun shell, that are used
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Push to do away with paper Oak Harbor’s “paperless councilman” has helped change the way information is shared and meetings are conducted in City Hall. Since entering office, Councilman Joel Servatius has pushed the city to embrace technology and has helped bring about an important milestone this week. The entire council went paperless — for the most part — and used their new iPads at the regular meeting Tuesday night. “I’m very excited,” he said. “Anytime you can use tech-
Snohomish County and Island County superior courts last month; Willie said she wants the case to be heard solely in Snohomish County while the Island County’s attorney said he will likely argue to have it here, though he hasn’t made a final determination.
for detonating larger explosives in combat, according to Mike Welding, public information officer for NAS Whidbey. Water plumes and ground vibration may result from these operations, according to a Navy news release, but safety precautions are being taken to ensure operations pose no threat to residents or their property. SEE NAVY, A5
Group sour on event regs for neighboring winery By JANIS REID
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Commissioners try to avoid split with Skagit County By JANIS REID Staff reporter
Island County leaders are trying to dissuade Skagit County from dumping them from a regional transportation planning board. Elected officials from both counties are discussing the future of the Skagit-Island Regional Transportation Planning Organization, or SIRTPO. Skagit County’s Council of
Governments is expected to meet in the coming weeks to discuss the options. Skagit may choose to boot Island County from the SIRTPO or individual cities, like Mount Vernon, may simply opt to leave the organization, commissioners said. The Island County commissioners agreed during a work session last week to write a letter expressing their desire to continue working
together as a region with Skagit County. A special meeting of the county’s transportation subcommittee was called with plans to draft and send a similar letter. That meeting is 1:30 p.m. Thursday, April 23 at the SnoIsle Library in Oak Harbor. Price Johnson said all subcommittee members, including various mayors and council members in Whidbey municipalities, are encour-
aged to draft and send their own letters as well. “We’ll just over-communicate,” Price Johnson said. “Jurisdictions (in Skagit County) are not happy with the current situation” with the regional planning organization, Public Works Director Bill Oakes said. Specifically, Mount Vernon and Burlington “expressed discontent,” he said. Skagit County leaders have
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criticized the structure of the SIRTPO and its two subcommittees for being redundant and holding up funding for local projects. “As long as we keep our current structure that’s going to continue to be a sore spot,” Cox said. Dissolving SIRTPO completely may have weighty implications for Island County, which would lose some of the “voice” it currently enjoys with Olympia lawmakers as a regional organization. In addition, Island County could potentially lose long-term access to state Transportation Alternatives Program, or TAP, funds. “You can speak with a stronger voice to state agencies as a larger organization,” Oakes said. There is “a potential to offer different governing structure that might be acceptable to the other parties,” Oakes said. Cox said Skagit County could create a Regional Transportation Commission similar to the one based in Vancouver, Wash. Under that model, surrounding rural counties are allowed to become a part of the RTC. Island County commissioners expressed concerns
that the county’s role would be diminished. “That’s not a collaborative relationship, it’s a stacked relationship,” Commissioner Jill Johnson said. “We need to have a dialogue that’s balanced and that means balance in representation.” Johnson said she believes some Skagit County leaders are being short-sighted in not considering the number of Island County residents who rely on off-island resources for things such as chemical dependency services, veteran benefits and mental health services. “They’re not understanding the utilizers of their services,” Johnson said. “It shows the difference between commissioners who sit on regional boards and mayors that sit on city-specific boards.” The current SIRTPO model works because it depoliticizes regional planning decisions by allowing the neighboring county to weigh in, Johnson said. “There’s more cities over there and they’re horse trading … at the expense of the population as a whole,” Johnson said.
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Coupeville schools floating $5 million capital facilities levy By MEGAN HANSEN Staff reporter
Ballots go into the mail Friday for Coupeville School District’s proposed $5 million capital facilities levy. Votes must be postmarked by Tuesday, April 28 or filed that day by 8 p.m. If approved, the new levy will collect $5 million in property tax revenue over three years, starting in 2016. The levy would cost a homeowner with a $200,000 home about $180 a year in property taxes, according to the school district. Funds from the levy would be go toward upgrades and repairs to school facilities, including to a roof, heating and ventilation systems and other aging infrastructure. Ian Somes, who serves as campaign chair for the levy, has five children going through Coupeville Schools. Four of his children attend the elementary school, which has bathrooms that need to be upgraded. There are also holes in the walls at the school. “Kids put into school what they feel they get,” Somes said. “I feel kids should be able to go to school and not
have to deal with things like not regulation. It’s track is holes and heat. only six lanes — regulation “Kids should be able to is eight — and it’s a quarter focus on learning and not mile track measured in yards, being cold.” not meters. The school disThe district hoped to use the trict’s plan is to gym bleachers break projects into for the remainthree phases and pay for the construcder of the school year, however a tion as taxes are colsection of them lected, said school has failed. Superintendent Jim Shank said Shank. the motor died The first phase SHANK: and, because the would involve remodWe’re excited to bleachers are so eling the elementary school rest room; move forward. old, a replacement repairing a wall; These are proj- motor cannot be found. updating the middle ects that need The district school heating and to be done. plans to manually ventilation system; replacing the track; replacing pull out the bleachers one gym bleachers; and adding more time for graduation and additional bleachers at the is in the process of seeking a loan from the state to replace football field. Replacing the track is one them. The hope is to pay that of the largest expenses at an additional debt with levy estimated cost of $727,000. The track was installed in funds. Phase two, which would 1984. “It was never intended to occur in 2017, also includes last 30 years,” Shank said. replacing the middle school “We got such a great return roof and floors, replacing the on investment on that track elementary school heating and ventilation system, com— it’s phenomenal.” The district currently can- pleting Engle Field, replacnot host meets because it’s ing track equipment and
resurfacing the tennis court. Phase three, to be completed in 2018, includes one of the largest expenditures with an addition at the elementary school estimating to cost $1 million. That phase also includes sound and lighting for the performing arts center, replacing middle school windows and creating restroom and concessions at the athletic fields. Most of the costs are based on hard estimates and the addition includes anticipated engineering services, Shank said. “We’re excited to move forward,” Shank said. “These are projects that need to be done. We appreciate all the support from the community on getting these things done.” Construction on levy projects would start in the spring of 2016; much of the first phase would take place during the summer, when school is out. Some of the projects would require cutting holes in the roof and could be disruptive if school were in session. The district is already
working on getting permits in place so if the levy passes, the district can ensure it stays on schedule, Shank said. “It’s time to get them done.” A committee that worked for a year reviewing district facilities suggested building a new cafeteria space at the elementary school, connecting the multipurpose room, and repairing the existing gym space. Some community members asked why the regular operations and maintenance levy can’t be used for those
needs. “The M&O Levy is used for common repairs,” Shank said. “There’s not much extra there.” For example, he said, it cost the district $23,000 last year to repair the elevator at the high school. Campaign supporters will be hitting the streets starting next week, waiving signs and delivering door hangers to residents, Somes said. Primary sign waiving areas will be at the intersection of State Highway 20 and South Main Street, and in the Greenbank area.
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OH schools open doors to local business leaders By RON NEWBERRY Staff reporter
Ron Apgar admits he’s no morning person. It’s no coincidence that the Paint Your World business that he and his wife own in downtown Oak Harbor doesn’t open until 11 a.m. But Apgar was up bright and early last Thursday, joining about 30 other business leaders who attended a 7:30 a.m. breakfast event hosted by Oak Harbor Public Schools and Superintendent Lance Gibbon. “This is early,” Apgar said with a smile. “But it was definitely worth getting up for.” Gibbon, in his second year as schools superintendent, couldn’t recall the Oak Harbor Public Schools putting on such an event before. He wanted to provide an opportunity for business leaders to come into school facilities and become better
acquainted with school district developments and goals and share in some of the successes. “We see you and your investment in our schools as critical,” Gibbon said. The gathering took place at Oak Harbor’s Administrative Service Center and was catered by the high school culinary arts program’s Wildcat Catering. Gibbon emphasized the importance of building partnerships with local businesses and creating a reciprocal relationship where the schools do their part to offer their support in return. He pointed to the 14th annual Art Walk downtown April 22-27 as one example of such a partnership. During that time, elementary school students’ artwork will be displayed in downtown businesses. He said the high school’s Key Club has more than 100
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CONTINUED FROM A1 ers, Carl and Rita Comfort, for years, Price Johnson said she did not press for the changes for them alone. “I can’t figure it out,” said Maro Walsh, a spokesman for the 20 or so neighbors of Comforts of Whidbey who comprise NICE. “They’re old friends?” Walsh questioned. “She keeps saying, ‘My community wants this.’ Only one winery wants this. Why is she pushing it so much when it’s the only winery that wants it?” Allowing rural event centers to have large-scale events and weddings has drawn the ire of neighboring residents over the years because of the noise and traffic. As a quick fix, commissioners approved a temporary rural event center permit to allow more time to address the issue within the larger comprehensive plan update, due in 2016. DURING A work session last month, Price Johnson argued for proposed ordinance changes that would allow for winery-specific rural
NAVY CONTINUED FROM A1 Testing will be conducted by the Explosive Ordinance Disposal Mobile Unit 11 Detachment Northwest which will fire two one-ounce charges of C4 explosive at a depth of 30 feet below the water surface, Welding said in an emailed statement. “The operation allows the EOD team to verify the correct implementation and successful firing of emergency response tools,” Welding said. “These tools and capabilities are utilized for any explosive hazard in Region Northwest, and ensure we complete the actual emergency response with the least amount of danger to the populace and the environment.” Impact on the environment will be “extremely low” and that to date, no sea life has been injured by this training because it is closely monitored by an environmental team from Navy Region Northwest, Welding said. The explosives detonated in Crescent Harbor are also limited by the Navy Endangered Species Act consultations who works in tandem with the National Marine Fisheries Service and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The exercise will be delayed while birds listed under the Endangered Species Act or other mammals are located in or around the detonation area, Welding said. In addition to visual moni-
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events and clean up “inconsistencies” in the county’s code dealing with wineries. The Comforts hired Larry Kwarsick, a former planning director who now operates a private consulting firm, to assist them with writing the code changes that were proposed to the Island County Planning Commission and later the county commissioners. At least two other wineries were sent the code for review. After a heated discussion, Price Johnson’s proposal to update the county’s winery regulations was voted down by the other two commissioners, Jill Johnson and Rick Hannold. PRICE JOHNSON said Friday that that her argument for making changes to the winery code was largely misunderstood because she was simply trying to change a very small part of the code, not make the sweeping changes proposed by the Comforts. Price Johnson said she has a “stack of public input on the issue,” and that it’s “disingenuous to make this about the Comforts.” toring, participating personnel will use hydrophones to ensure the training does not pose an acoustical threat to wildlife. Because the Navy is required to do acoustic monitoring to document the underwater impact of the detonation on fish and wildlife, representatives from the Navy and local tribes will monitor for dead fish and wounded animals located within the detonation area. Tribes consulted by the Navy include the Stillaguamish, Upper Skagit, Lummi, Tulalip and Swinomish. Detonations will not be conducted if the seas state reaches above a light breeze and small white caps, due to permit restrictions for the ESA protection of the marbled murrelets.
Johnson said she believes that “extreme changes” were proposed that are more than simple code changes. “What I saw was definitely Comp Plan worth conversations,” Johnson said. Price Johnson said Friday that she has known the Comfort family for years. With nearly all of Whidbey Island’s wineries contacted, many said they have no interest in holding weddings or events on their property. Two wineries said it is only a longer term plan for them. “We’re set up for it, but it’s not something in our business plan,” said Greg Martinez of Holmes Harbor Cellars. But the ordinance changes are “something we’re following.” GREG OSENBACH, owner of Whidbey Island Winery, said he might be interested in hosting wed-
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dings at some point, but not at the expense of neighbors. “You can’t survive without the support of your community,” Osenbach said. He added that he was “kind of disturbed” that the normally good relationship between wineries and their neighbors appears to be “under siege” at the Comfort winery. Comfort said Thursday that he started reaching out for neighbor support when he hosted his first two weddings in 2012. The following year they hosted seven weddings and one last year. “We were very cognizant of the noise in all directions,” Comfort said, leading them to begin construction last year of a large indoor space they hope will help mitigate the noise. WALSH SAID she and her neighbors initially supported the Comforts and rural
events at wineries, but did not like being left out of the process. When neighbors tried to reach out to Comfort by email, their efforts resulted in “long combative replies,” according to Walsh. With the new Comfort construction, Walsh said, NICE believes the additional space will simply mean louder, larger-scale weddings, and that the Comforts are using the new winery regulations to work around more stringent requirements for rural event centers. COMFORT SAID that he and his wife looked into becoming a rural event center early on, but realized that the requirements would not address the needs of a winery. Comfort said his intention in submitting the updated language was to create a
starting point for the county to work on. He said it may have been “naive” to think that the process would be simple. COUNTY PLANNING Director David Wechner said code is generally written by county staff and reviewed by attorneys unless a resident wants to file for a change. “The ‘regular route’ is to file a comp plan amendment application and fee when an individual wants to propose a code change,” Wechner said. “I’d venture to say we’re more the experts in constructing and implementing code language.” Karen Krug, owner of Spoiled Dog Winery, sits on the county Planning Commission. While not interested in holding large-scale events, she said clarification of the winery ordinances is necessary.
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SOUND OFF Senate’s budget a stark contrast to the version released by the House GUEST COLUMN
By SEN. BARBARA BAILEY Our state is fortunate that the fragile economic recovery has resulted in increased revenue coming to the state. We are projected to have $3 billion more in revenue for this budget cycle than the last. The Senate unveiled a no-new-taxes budget that makes wise use of the considerable resources available. This is in stark contrast to the increased spending proposed by the House, which raises taxes by $1.5 billion in the first budget cycle alone and relies on volatile tax schemes. The House majority’s appetite for your hard-earned tax dollars seems to be endless. At some point we must ask, “When is it enough?” A family or small business would be thrilled with an 8 percent increase in their income and that is the situation our state faces, without raising taxes. Now is not the time to increase state spending with more taxes when areas outside of Seattle have yet to see a full economic recovery. Rather, our state should be focusing on providing meaningful economic and educational opportunities. The Senate majority is committed to sustainable and responsible spending. We prioritize our budget to fund education first and to reverse decades’ long trends by prioritizing general government spending. We invest more than $70 million in our state’s mental health system and provide tax relief for small businesses and senior citizens, without raising taxes. The Senate’s budget proposal also includes a significant change to how our state funds higher education. For 30 years, state government spending has not focused on the needs and priorities of the people of our state. The well intentioned policies of those in control in Olympia for the past 30 years have not yielded the kind of results you should expect. The latest proposal from the House continues that trend. Educating our students is still not a priority in the House budget proposal unless another tax is implemented to pay for it, inflating state spending by 15 percent. In contrast, the Senate’s proposal makes funding education a priority by putting an additional $1.3 billion toward our K-12 system. In addition to representing my constituents in Olympia, I am working on behalf of all families and students struggling to pay for the rising costs of college tuition. Since the SEE SOUND OFF, A7
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Damage to windows seems implausible Editor, In the coverage of U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen’s visit, a person by the name of Frank Scharwat made quite an extraordinary claim. He claims that $13,000 in window damage was caused to his home on Keystone Spit. I looked this up on Google and, if his claims are true, that had to be one very low level aircraft to cause that kind of damage. I have had a home under the flight pattern; it has been there since before Whidbey Island Naval Air Station even existed. My single-pane windows have never had any damage to them. My other question is, “Just exactly when did this occur?” Is there any video available? Has a lawsuit been filed with the Department of the Navy? Was anyone hurt? All very reasonable questions, I would think, Mr. Scharwat. We await your answers. Mike Van Voorst Oak Harbor
Each side should walk in the other’s shoes Editor, So many of the world’s seemingly intractable problems could be solved by greater willingness to walk in another person’s shoes. Consider comments made about Outlying Field Coupeville during Congressman Rick Larsen’s March 31 town hall meeting. As a committed tree-hugger and retired Navy pilot who used to practice landings there, I hear valid points from both sides. I also hear a maddening unwillingness to acknowledge opponents’ views. To my friends in Oak Harbor who support the base, how about a little empathy for our neighboring Americans who have a valid point in saying the noise is harmful to them? “I Support the OLF” signs are easy to install when your house is miles away. It’s OK to support the base, but, to be fair, we ought to acknowledge that noise really does lower quality of life while stressing people and animals. It actually is possible to simultaneously support our military and ask that it cut noise. Decades ago, teachers in my school would pause their lessons for 30 long
seconds while deafening DC-10s took off from the nearby airport. Since then, commercial aviation has spent billions quieting their engines due to worldwide community insistence, and also, of course, because more fuel-efficient engines are generally quieter. That tactical jet noise has not similarly declined is legitimately surprising. To my friends in the anti-noise crowd, I feel your pain, but the Navy deserves credit where it’s due. I was astonished to hear Mr. Larsen say that the base directed pilots to keep landing gear up while flying over Lopez Island to reduce noise. This is a risky change for safety-minded aviators who need their gear-down timing to become an ingrained element of muscle memory. Also, the Navy’s decision to spend scarce funds building a quieter engine test facility and researching fighter engine “hush-kit” modifications represents genuine prioritization of community noise concerns. Still, military jets are optimized for victory; hush-kits that reduce engine thrust are too much to ask. While the noise may have increased in the past decade, it’s still arguably less than it was in the 1980s when the more numerous Intruders and Prowlers filled the skies. The anti-noise crowd ought to acknowledge that an OLF SEE LETTERS, A7
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shutdown would threaten the entire base, pulling the rug out from beneath many folks who worked hard to retire here. Base supporters can genuinely wish for our neighbors’ health and happiness, while simultaneously feeling bewildered that folks who ought to have known they were buying noise-zone property are now pushing for the OLFs departure. In the near term, this looks like an intractable problem; the base and the noise are likely to stay, albeit modified by various significant but marginal adjustments. With the right mix of imagination and money, this problem might be solvable in some other way. First, however, both sides would have to sincerely acknowledge each other’s situation. This holds true for many world problems. Solutions emerge spontaneously where people are willing to walk in each other’s shoes. Bob Hallahan Oak Harbor
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Gipson has made positive changes Editor, I am writing as a citizen of the Whidbey community and as a recently retired registered nurse. I worked 15 joyous years in the Whidbey Family Birthplace
at Whidbey General Hospital. I was there before Dr. Linda Gipson arrived and was privileged to be a part of the nursing staff during these last few years with her as chief nursing officer. In my 33 years as an RN, I have never worked with a more competent, experienced and compassionate colleague. I watched as she almost single-handedly improved service to our patients in the emergency department, the operating suite and hospital in general. She changed the culture from “we’ve always done it this way” to a Florence Nightingale-based culture of compassionate and expert care of our very special community. She did this by first working alongside the staff in each department, assessing the problems, weeding out the dead wood and introducing leaders and protocols that greatly improved each department. The work she does is not appreciated by everyone, of course. Those who are hostile to change, support cliques and discord, love the paycheck more than the patient, and those with a political agenda have been obstacles to growth. In spite of this backlash, she has brought forth the change needed to better serve, care for and love our patients. She is a gift to our community; a true nurse who not only has compassion and love for the service, but who has
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New sign missing ‘America’s best’ Editor, Several years ago, my daughter and son-in-law were visiting from Ireland. I needed to get something from the store, and Paul said, “great, we’ll go to America’s best, then?” I had no idea what he was talking about. When we pulled into Safeway’s parking lot, Paul lit up and said “Aye, great, this is America’s best.” I looked up at the sign over the store and, sure enough, it said “Safeway, America’s Best.” I had just never noticed, but you can imagine my disappointment today when I drove into Safeway’s new parking lot and the “America’s Best” is gone from their sign. Paul will be even more disappointed on his next visit. Pat Wallace Oak Harbor
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CONTINUED FROM A6 majority coalition took control of the Senate in 2013, we made access to an affordable and quality education a priority. We did that again in our current budget proposal, which includes a policy that reduces tuition by an average of 25 percent. Working class families who don’t make enough to afford tuition but make too much to receive any support have been priced out of a college education unless they incur significant debt.
That is unacceptable. I am working hard to ensure that our state adopts common sense policies that put your interests ahead of paid special interests. I am fighting for access to water for our neighbors in the Skagit River Basin, to make needed investments in transportation, to make sure our senior citizens have property tax relief and that other vital services are delivered efficiently and effectively. With just a few weeks
left in this legislative session, we still have much to accomplish. However, my work on the budget will reflect what I’ve heard from you: That our state should live within its means. With 8 percent more revenue, there is no reason that we must turn to taxpayers and take more money. Instead lawmakers should consider the significant growth as more than enough to fund the real priorities of state government.
THEY REPRESENT YOU U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen: Washington, DC, office: 2113 Rayburn Office Building, Washington, DC 20515, 202-225-2605. Everett office: 2930 Wetmore Ave. Suite 9F, Everett, WA 98201, 425-252-3188, Bellingham office: 119 N. Commercial St., Suite 1350, Bellingham, WA 98225 U.S. Sen. Patty Murray: Washington, DC, office: 154 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510, 202-2242621. Everett office: 2934 Wetmore Ave., Suite 903, Everett, WA 98201, 425-2596515 U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell: Washington, DC, office: 311 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510, 202-2243441. Everett office: 2930 Wetmore Ave., 9B, Everett, WA 98201, 425-303-0114 State Sen. Barbara Bailey: Olympia office: 109-B Irv Newhouse Building, PO Box 40410, Olympia, WA 98504-0410, 360-786-7618. Barbara.Bailey@leg.wa.gov State Rep. Norma Smith: PO Box 40600, Olympia, WA 98504-0600, 360786-7884, norma.smith@leg.wa.gov State Rep. Dave Hayes: PO Box 40600, Olympia, WA 98504-0600, 360786-7914, dave.hayes@leg.wa.gov
Board of Island County Commissioners: PO Box 5000, 1 NE Seventh St., Coupeville, WA 98239, www.islandcounty. net • Commissioner Rick Hannold: 360679-7353, district3@co.island.wa.us • Commissioner Jill Johnson: 360-6797354, district2@co.island.wa.us • Commissioner Helen Price Johnson: 360-679-7354, district1@co.island.wa.us Oak Harbor City Council: 865 SE Barrington Dr., Oak Harbor, WA 98277, 360-279-4500, www.oakharbor.org • Mayor: Scott Dudley • Council members: Rick Almberg, Danny Paggao, James Campbell, Beth Munns, Tara Hizon, Bob Severns and Joel Servatius Town of Coupeville: 4 NE Seventh St., PO Box 725, Coupeville, WA 98239, 360-678-4461, www.townofcoupeville.org • Mayor: Nancy Conard • Council members: Jackie Henderson, Bob Clay, Molly Hughes, Dianne Binder and Pat Powell Oak Harbor School District: 350 S Oak Harbor St., Oak Harbor, WA 98277, 360-279-5000, www.ohsd.net
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CHURCH NOTES n His Kids PreSchool, a play and learn environment offering early childhood education for more than 20 years, is now accepting registration for the 2015-16 school year. There is a registration fee of $100 at the time of signing your child up. Please contact the Oak Harbor Lutheran Church office or visit our website for further information. 360679-1561 or www.oakharborlutheran.com n ST. STEPHEN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH Sunday service start time has changed from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. For questions, call 360-679-3028 n YOUTH ACTIVITIES at Coupeville United Methodist Church are at 5 p.m. Sunday nights. There will be
that make for peace, love and unity.” For more information, visit www.whidbeyquakers.org or email tewell@whidbey.com
games, music, crafts and Christian education. Special activities are planned for taking teens to beaches, forests and other activities. All youth grades six through 12 are welcome; they don’t need to have an affiliation with the church or attend any church. For more information, call Church Life Coordinator Suzanne Loomis at 360-678-4256.
n Oak Harbor’s CHRISTIAN SCIENCE READING ROOM, 721 SW 20th Court at Scenic Heights Street, is open for study and prayer 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, and 3-7 p.m. Wednesdays. It is a public bookstore and more with magazines, The Christian Science Monitor weekly newsmagazine, Bible concordances in print and online and an online record of more than 125 years of verified healings through prayer alone. You can find more information at chris tianscience. com or chris tiansciencewhidbey.com For information, call 360-675-0621.
n WHIDBEY ISLAND FRIENDS (QUAKERS) hold their regular meeting for worship 4-5 p.m. Sundays at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 20103 Highway 525, two miles north of Freeland. This time of silent worship together may include spoken messages. As early Quaker Margaret Fell said, “We are a people that follow after those things
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Lucille Marian Pfeifer passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on March 24, 2015, in Oak Harbor She was born Lucille Marian Scalise, daughter to Pietro and Euphrasia Scalise, on April 16, 1918, in Cumberland, Wis. A woman of devout faith, she was a prayer warrior. Lucille dedicated her life to raising her family in faith and many
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years of church work. A longtime member of the Catholic Daughters, in later years, she missed that involvement. She is survived by her children, Roger Anglum (Georgette), Oak Harbor; Jacky Meadors (John), Adair, Okla.; Alice Robertson (Joe), San Diego, Calif.; John Pfeifer, W. Columbia, S.C.; Marian Patnode (Gary), Gilbert, Ariz.; and 12 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren. Lucille is preceded in death by her first husband ,James Anglum; second husband, Ralph Pfeifer; daughter Kathy Richou; son Romaine Pfeifer and daughter-in-law Becky Pfeifer; and all 11 brothers and sisters. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on April 16 at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Oak Harbor, with Rev. Paul Pluth, J.C.L. presiding. Interment will be held at a later date at El Cajon Cemetery, El Cajon, Calif. The family suggests memorials to Leaves Magazine, c/o the Martiann Hill Fathers, PO Box 87, Dearborn, MI. 48121-0087 A very special thank you to Director Hazel Welliver and the staff at Harbor Tower Village for the care and attention given to Mom. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Wallin Funeral Home, Oak Harbor. To share memories or condolences, visit Lucille’s Book of Memories page on the funeral home website at
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Rhonda Montross, age 58, a longtime Oak Harbor resident, passed away at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle on Sunday, April 5, 2015. A memorial service is being planned. A complete obituary will appear in the Saturday, April 11, edition of the Whidbey News-Times. Further information may be obtained from www. whidbeymemorial.com
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Wildcat soccer highlights week with 3-1 win By JIM WALLER Sports editor
Breaking out of an offensive funk, the Oak Harbor High School soccer team collected its first win of the season when it dumped Everett 3-1 Monday at Wildcat Memorial Stadium. In other Wildcat action, the baseball team defeated visiting Marysville Getchell 3-2 in eight innings Friday, and the softball team dropped a pair of home games, 10-7 to Stanwood Friday and 12-2 to Marysville-Pilchuck Monday.
’Cat soccer team erupts for trio of goals in win After scoring only two goals in its first six matches, Oak Harbor
exploded for three against Everett. The offensive output helped the Wildcats (1-1-1, 1-5-1) pick up their first victory of the season and keep the Seagulls (0-3, 0-5-2) winless. Alex Waner got things going for Oak Harbor with a nice cross to Ramon Acosta, who headed in the first goal 11 minutes into the match. Eight minutes later, J.J. Mitchell was fouled in the box and Dakota Powers netted the penalty kick to make it 2-0. Everett dribbled a goal by Oak Harbor keeper Jared Hoyt in the last minute of the half to cut the lead to one. Oak Harbor controlled much of the second half, but Everett dominated a section midway through the period and almost tied the score. One shot bounced off the right post
and another rocketed just above the crossbar. The Wildcats took control from that point, and Waner drilled a goal from 15 yards out (assisted by Kyle Truex) with 13:30 left in the match to finish the scoring. The Oak Harbor defense was solid, anchored by Hunt and Jeremy Vester, who took over in goal with 17 minutes remaining in the match, according to coach Brian Thompson. “Eric Jensen did a really good job in the back,” he said. “J.J. Mitchell, who always plays well, did a good job, along with Dakota Powers, in the middle.” Oak Harbor travels to Shoreline Stadium to face the state’s topranked 2A team, Shorecrest (3-0, 6-0-1), at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 8.
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Oak Harbor’s J.J. Mitchell is fouled, setting up a penalty-kick goal by Dakota Powers in the Wildcats’ win over Everett Monday.
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The Oak Harbor Sports Report offers two $500 scholarships to studentathletes each year. Candidates must have at least a 3.0 GPA and have participated in at least two sports each year for all four years of high school. Exceptions may be made for students who moved into the area during high school. Also, candidates must not be receiving any financial assistance from any college for
athletics. Candidates are required to complete a 500-word, one-page essay, “How Sports Made Me a Better Person.” The top five that best meet the criteria will be selected for a personal interview, with the top two awarded the scholarship at the annual Senior Awards Night in June. The scholarship is funded by photo sales from WescoAthletics.com and the Oak Harbor Sports Report. Contact Carla Hurst (360-279-5710; churst@ohsd. net) at the Oak Harbor High
Two strikeouts “helped” Oak Harbor score the winning run in its Wesco North opener. In the bottom of the eighth, catcher Chris Trisler started the inning with a single and was replaced by courtesy runner Noah Zuniga. Brent Mertins’ base hit put runners on first and second with no outs. The next Wildcat batter struck out, but Zuniga was able to race to third when the Charger catcher mishandled the strike-three pitch. He repeated the act when the next batter also struck out, this time sprinting home when the catcher failed to corral the strike-out pitch. Oak Harbor led 2-0 going into the seventh inning. The Wildcats tallied a run in the first when Trisler reached on a fielder’s choice and courtesy runner Sean Erskine scored on Mertins’ double.
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Shortstop Brent Mertins makes a backhand stop for Oak Harbor Friday. In the fourth inning, Tyler Snavley singled and eventually scored on a two-out error off the bat of Preston Rankin. Meanwhile, Wildcat pitcher Danny Wolfe blanked the Chargers until the seventh although Getchell put a runner on in each inning. In the seventh, a single and error with one out got Marysville Getchell (0-1, 4-2) started. Snavely took over on the hill for Wolfe, and a single and sacrifice fly tied the game. In six-and-a-third innings, Wolfe struck out one, walked none and scattered seven hits. Trisler led the offense with two hits; Mertins, Snavely and C.J. Meders added one each. Oak Harbor (1-0, 3-2) hosts Everett (0-1, 1-3) at 4 p.m. Wednesday, and then the two teams meet in Everett at 4 p.m. Friday.
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covery race (Sequim to Port Angeles) is June 7 and the Bellingham race is Sept. 27. Individuals who register for any of these three events will receive a discount for the other two. Each event features a marathon, half marathon, 10K and 5K. The Whidbey race also includes a children’s 1K fun run. The Salish Sea Race Series will offer two events, a ladder series and a half series. The ladder series will include the Whidbey 5K, the Olympic 10K and the Bellingham half marathon. The half series includes all three half marathons. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top male and female finishers in each
game stung Oak Harbor. Stanwood (2-1, 3-3) scored six runs in the fourth inning and then held on for its win Friday. Marysville-Pilchuck (3-1, 4-3) used a five-run first inning to jump-start its win Monday. Against Stanwood, Taylor Heidt led Oak Harbor by going 3-for-4 with a double and two runs. Alexa Findley was 3-for-4 with a triple and RBI. Kelly Findley went 2-for-3 and scored two runs. Laura Anderson also singled for Oak Harbor. In the M-P game, both of Oak Harbor’s runs came in the fourth inning. A walk to Kelly Findley and singles by Alexa Findley and Tricia Sarns loaded the bases. A walk to Kat Martinez forced in one run, then the second scored on Sydney White’s groundout. Liz Adams and Sam Payne also recorded hits in the game for the Wildcats. Oak Harbor (0-4, 0-6) plays Shorewood (0-5, 2-5) at home at 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 14.
series, and all participants will receive commemorative apparel after the final race. For more information, contact Riker at 360-9292489 or m.riker@hotmail. com For information about the Whidbey Marathon, visit www.whidbeyislandmarathon. com
Gallery Women’s Club starts season The Gallery Women’s Golf Club is teeing it up again this spring. The club meets every Wednesday afternoon beginning April 8 at the Gallery. The season will end in
mid-September. Tee times vary from 2 to 4:30 p.m. to accommodate those who work. Everyone is invited to take part, according to Rosemary Kunow, club spokesman. “They don’t have to commit to every week – just come when they can,” Kunow said. “We have special green fee rates for our club and can play nine or 18 holes. It’s a fun group that doesn’t take itself too seriously, but we follow the rules and learn more about golf as we go along.” For more information, email golf_gwwga@yahoo. com or contact the Gallery Golf Course at 360-2572178.
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A pod of orcas swims in the waters near the Mukilteo Ferry Dock March 22. Gray whales also were spotted near Whidbey and are around until May.
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uriosity and excitement abounded on board the Mystic Sea whale charter boat recently as passengers rushed to the railing and windows to spy their first whales of the day, a group of five transient orcas making their way past the Mukilteo Ferry Dock. For some, like passengers Kevin and Janet Craig, it was their first sighting of a whale in the wild. The couple had just moved to Oak Harbor from Indiana about six months ago. “We’re still like tourists,” Janet Craig said, laughing. The couple said they had little prior knowledge about marine species, but enjoyed seeing them in their natural habitat. “I really enjoyed it, it was neat,” Janet Craig said. The sighting came within about half an hour of the boat’s 11 a.m. departure from the South Whidbey Harbor at Langley March 22, and was followed by a handful of additional sightings throughout the next three hours at sea. The Mystic Sea departs from the South Whidbey Harbor at Langley for sightings of gray whales from March 7 through May 10. Orca season runs from May 15 through October 4, though some lucky groups such as those aboard the March 22 cruise will have the opportunity to see both species in a single outing. “We don’t get much better than orcas and grays in one day,” said Mystic Sea Captain Monte Hughes. Jill Hein, a member of Beach Watchers’ and Orca Network’s board of directors, serves as the volunteer naturalist aboard Mystic Sea Charters once a week. Hein makes her rounds giving educational talks and answering questions from curious passengers. Though members of the resident orca pod have
Welcome the Whales The City of Langley and Orca Network invites everyone to welcome the whales at the Welcome the Whales Festival on April 1819. On April 19, Orca Network will also be hosting a fundraising cruise aboard the Mystic Sea from 3-5 p.m. Tickets for the cruise cost $75 per person. For information on the festival or the sighting network, visit orcanetwork.org
been spotted in the waters of Puget Sound yearround, gray whales and members of the transient orca population have begun to make their journey north from California through the Salish Sea to Alaska. The grays will depart for Alaska some time between May and early June. In the fall, more orcas are expected to arrive in the waters around Whidbey. There will also be plenty of opportunity for sightings of humpbacks, orcas and minke whales during the summer, particularly further north near the San Juans. For Whidbey Islanders like Orca Network codirector and co-founder Howard Garrett and fellow marine mammal enthusiasts, it is quite an exciting time of year. Garrett explained that about 10-12 grays, the more “mysterious” of the two species, are expected to be coming through Puget Sound this year. Garrett noted that these whales are more elusive in their behavior, and the nature of their relationships with one another are relatively unknown. Hein explained that the grays are “stopping in for a snack,” and had been feasting on shrimp in the mudflats near Everett. By the time they reach the Sound, she said, they haven’t eaten for four to five months. “The gray whales know the buffet table is full of their favorite shrimp lining the shores,” Garrett said.
Orcas, which Garrett described as more charismatic and popular, have well-documented social patterns. Family bonds remain for life; babies stay with their mothers and grandmothers, and pods work together. The whales also transmit their cultures which determine their diets and mating practices, according to Garrett. “We know a whole lot about them, their ages and relationships, so that gives us much more to appreciate about them,” Garrett said, adding that the orca’s ability for all-encompassing cultural transmissions from one generation to another is “quite fascinating and unprecedented in wildlife biology.” The Southern Resident population eats almost exclusively Chinook salmon, and has been placed on the endangered species list. The eldest member of the pod, “Granny J-7” is estimated to be about 104 years old. Whale charter boat operators like Hughes decide the direction of their daily whale-seeking course based upon information from numerous sources, including on-shore whale-watchers, Orca Network and marine traffic radio communications. Hughes noted that he and his passengers have spied at least one or two whales on each of his cruises thus far this year. The March 22 excursion was unusually fruitful, with five orcas and three gray whales spotted. Aside from the transient pod near Mukilteo, Patch and no. 22, two gray whales, were seen near Glendale; a third unidentified gray was also spotted off of the Clinton Ferry Dock; and a fourth was just off Hat Island. In addition, passengers got a glimpse of a California sea lion and numerous birds. Hughes asked the group of 58 passengers to assist in spotting the whales, a task everyone seemed happy to oblige. “When you yell ‘Whale!’ everyone goes to one side of the boat,” Hughes said with a chuckle.
Meerkerk Rhododendron Gardens will be overtaken with mythical beings large and small this weekend during Meerkerk Magic. The event, which began in 2002, is an opportunity for children of all ages to visit the gardens and join in creating their own fairy dolls. Children use materials gathered from the garden, such as sticks, dried flowers and leaves, as well as manmade materials such as ribbon and beads, to craft the dolls. Meerkerk Magic will take place noon-4 p.m. Saturday, April 11 at the gardens, located off Resort Road south of Greenbank. Refreshments are provided. Admission is $5; children under age 16 are free. Children are encouraged to dress up in anything from wings to tutus to sparkling dresses. Emily Fiedler, age 12, has attended for the past four years, and now lends her assistance to the younger doll makers. She lets her imagination guide her creations and encourages younger architects to follow suit. “I like how they fly,” she said of her affinity with fairies. She and her sister, 9-yearold Hayley Fiedler, were inspired to create their own fairy garden complete with the houses and dolls they have fashioned over the years. Their fairies reside in the shade of a small tree in their front yard, decorated with a sign which reads: “fairies live here.” Joan Bell, Meerkerk Rhododendron Gardens operations manager, said seeing “all the cute little outfits and the glee the children have” is the most enjoyable aspect of the event. Bell added that because the event is outdoors, she encourages kids to bring warm clothing such as coats and hats in case the weather less than favorable.
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7023.111864 Grantors: Northwest Trustee Services, Inc. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Grantee: Allan G. Newton and Quicha Newton, husband and wife Ref to DOT Auditor File No.: 4252518 Ta x P a r c e l I D N o . : S6280-00-00016-0/222958 Abbreviated Legal: Lot 16, Camano Vista #1, Island Co., WA Notice of Trustee’s Sale Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq. THIS NOTICE
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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 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 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 April 17, 2015, 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: Lot 16, Plat of Camano Vista Div. No. 1, according to the
Plat thereof, recorded in Volume 10 of Plats, Page 79, records of Island County, Washington. Situa t e d i n I s l a n d C o u n t y, Washington. Commonly known as: 3010 Sauk Drive Camano Island, WA 98282 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 05/21/09, recorded on 05/29/09, under Auditor’s File No. 4252518, records of ISLAND County, Washington, from Allan G. Newton, and Quicha Newton, husband and wife, as Grantor, to Chicago Title Insurance Company, as Trustee, to secure an obligation “Obligation” in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. solely as nominee for Golf Savings Bank, a Washington Stock Savings Bank, as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned by Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Golf Savings Bank, a Washington Stock Savings Bank to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., under an Assignment/Successive Assignments recorded under Auditor’s File No. 4363896. *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 12/09/2014 Monthly Payments $8,059.80 Late Charges $183.58 Lender’s Fees & Costs $0.00 Total Arrearage $8,243.38 Trustee’s Expenses (Itemization) Trustee’s Fee $750.00 Title Report $680.46 Statutory Mailings $22.44 Recording Costs $15.00 Postings $80.00 Sale Costs $0.00 Total Costs $1,547.90 Total Amount Due: $9,791.28
Other known defaults as follows: IV. The sum owing on the Obligation is: Principal Balance of $155,671.90, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument evidencing the Obligation from 05/01/14, 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 April 17, 2015. 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 04/06/15 (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 04/06/15 (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 04/06/15 (11 days before the sale date), and before the sale by the Borrower, Grantor, any Guarantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance paying the entire 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 Allan G. Newton 3010 Sauk Drive Camano Island, WA 98282 Quicha Newton 3010 Sauk Drive Camano Island, WA 98282 Allan G. Newton 27820 74th Avenue Northwest Stanwood, WA 98292 Quicha Newton 27820 74th Avenue Northwest Stanwood, WA
98292 by both first class and certified mail, return receipt requested on 11/07/14, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and on 11/07/14 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: 12/09/2014 Date Executed: Northwest Trustee
Services, Inc., Trustee Authorized Signature 13555 SE 36th St. Suite 100 Bellevue, WA 98006 Contact: N e a n g A v i l a (425) 586-1900. (TS# 7023.111864) 1002.274940-File No. Legal No. WCW620253 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record March 18, April 8, 2015.
mortgagors Grantee: Jason Hannawalt and Kristia Hannawalt, husband and wife Ref to DOT Auditor File No.: 4186647 Tax Parcel ID No.: 211014/S6250-00-03013-0 Abbreviated Legal: LOT 13, BLK. 3, CAMANO COUNTRY CLUB ADD. #1, VOL. 4 PG. 69, Island Co., WA Notice of Trustee’s Sale Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq. I. On April 17, 2015, 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: Lot 13, Block 3, Plat of Camano Country Club Addition #1, as per Plat recorded in Volume 4 of Plats, Page 69, Records of Island County, Washington; Together with all uplands and second class tidelands, as conveyed by the State of Washington, abutting upon and lying Easterly from the Easterly boundary of said Lot 13, having as Northerly and Southerly boundaries the Northerly and Southerly boundaries, respectively, of said Lot 13, projected Easterly, as an Easterly boundary the bulkhead line, fixed by a written instrument bearing date July 31, 1953, under Auditor’s File No. 90534, Records of Island County; Situate in the County of Island, State of Wa s h i n g t o n C o m m o n l y known as: 1253 Country Club Drive Camano Island, WA 98282 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 11/06/06, recorded on 11/09/06, under Auditor’s File No. 4186647, records of ISLAND County, Washington, from Jason Hannawalt and, Kristia Hannawalt, husband and wife, as Grantor, to Land Title Company, as Trustee, to se-
NOTICE OF SALE Notice is hereby given that the hereinafter described vessel, together with appurtenances, will be sold at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash pursuant to RCW 53.08.310 et seq., at the Oak Harbor Marina, located at 1401 SE Catalina Drive, in the C i t y o f O a k H a r b o r, County of Island, at 10:00 a.m. on the 18th day of April 2015, to satisfy Marina charges, including costs of sale and related legal expenses. VESSEL NO. AND NAME/WN 3628 H LAST KNOW OWNER AND ADDRESS/ Troy Harmon 16014 Ash Way Lynnwood, WA 98087 DESCRIPTION OF VESSEL/1962 33’ Fairliner Powerboat Brown Hull Slip E-25 Conditions of sale are listed at the Harbor Master’s Office, Oak Harbor Marina, 1401 SE Catalina Drive, Oak Harbor, Washington. OAK HARBOR MARINA Chris Sublet Oak Harbor Marina Harbormaster 1401 SE Catalina DR. Oak Harbor, WA. 98277 Legal No. WCW625308 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record April 8, 2015. 7236.26118 Grantors: Northwest Trustee Services, Inc. U.S. Bank NA, successor trustee to Bank of America, NA, successor in interest to LaSalle Bank NA, as trustee, on behalf of Wa M u M o r t g a g e P a s s Through Certificates, Series 2006-AR18, and certain
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cure an obligation “Obligation” in favor of Washington Mutual Bank, FA, as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned by Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, as receiver of Washington Mutual Bank F/K/A Washington Mutual Bank, FA to U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee, successor in interest to Bank of America, National Association as Trustee successor by merger to Lasalle Bank, National Association as Trustee for WAMU Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Series 2006-AR18 Trust, under an Assignment/Successive Assignments recorded under Auditor’s File No. 4349898. *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 01/05/2015 Monthly Payments $58,149.93 Late Charges $340.62 Lender’s Fees & Costs $1,917.50 Total Arrearage $60,408.05 Trustee’s Expenses (Itemization) Trustee’s Fee $1,050.00 Title Report $1,330.49 Statutory Mailings $33.66 Recording Costs $14.00 Postings $80.00 Sale Costs $ 0 . 0 0 To t a l C o s t s $2,508.15 Total Amount Due: $62,916.20 Other known defaults as follows: IV. The sum owing on the Obligation is: Principal Balance of $436,000.00, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument evidencing the Obligation from 04/01/13, 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 April 17, 2015. 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 04/06/15 (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 04/06/15 (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 04/06/15 (11 days before the sale date), and before the sale by the Borrower, Grantor, any Guarantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance paying the entire 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
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by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): NAME AND ADDRESS Jason Hannawalt 1253 Country Club Drive Camano Island, WA 98282 Kristia Hannawalt 1253 Country Club Drive Camano Island, WA 98282 Jason Hannawalt 1880 Porter Street Camano Island, WA 98282 Kristia Hannawalt 1880 Porter Street Camano Island, WA 98282 Jason Hannawalt 2414 1st Avenue Apt 623 Seattle, WA 98121-1328 Kristia Hannawalt 2414 1st Avenue Apt 623 Seattle, WA 98121-1328 by both first class and certified mail, return receipt requested on 11/19/14, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and on 11/19/14 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.USA-Foreclosure.com. EFFECTIVE: 01/05/2015 Date Executed: Northwest Trustee Services, Inc., Trustee Authorized Signature 13555 SE 36th St. Suite 100 Bellevue, WA 9 8 0 0 6 C o n t a c t : Vo n n i e McElligott (425) 586-1900. (TS# 7236.26118) 1002.275327-File No. Legal No. WCW620251 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record March 18, April 8, 2015.
viated Legal: LOT 11, WHIDBEY COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES #3 Amended 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 May 8, 2015, 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 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 11, Plat of Whidbey Country Club Estates, Division No. 3, according to the Plat thereof, recorded in Volume 12 of Plats, Pages 57 and 58, records of Island County, Washington. Situate in the County of Island, State of Washington. Commonly known as: 1581 Links Way Oak Harbor, WA 98277 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 10/20/06 and recorded on 10/25/06, under Auditor’s File No. 4185186 and Modified on July 19, 2011 under AF# 4298164, records of ISLAND County, Washington, from Marlon R Rennes and Louann Rennes Husband and Wife, as Grantor, to Stewart Titlte of Island County, as Trustee, to secure an obligation “Obligation” in favor of National City Mortgage a division of National City Bank, 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. 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 03/10/2015. If reinstating after this date, please contact NWTS for the exact reinstatement amount Monthly Payments $65,916.26 Late Charges $2,543.28 Total Arrearage $68,459.54 Trustee’s Expenses (Itemization) Trustee’s Fee $350.00 Postings $ 3 9 1 . 7 2 To t a l C o s t s $741.72 Total Amount Due: $69,201.26 Other known defaults are as follows: IV. The sum owing on the Obligation is: Principal Balance of $378,571.19, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument evidencing the Obligation from 02/01/13, 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 May 8, 2015. 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 04/27/15 (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 04/27/15 (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 04/27/15 (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. 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 Marlon R. Rennes 1581 Links Way Oak Harb o r, WA 9 8 2 7 7 L o u a n n Rennes 1581 Links Way Oak Harbor, WA 98277 by both first class and certified mail, return receipt requested on 01/28/14, proof of which is in the possession o f t h e Tr u s t e e ; a n d o n 01/28/14 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 Date Executed: Northwest Tr u s t e e S e r v i c e s , I n c . , Trustee Authorized Signature 13555 SE 36th St. Suite 100 Bellevue, WA 98006 Contact: Breanon Miller (425) 586-1900. (TS#7886.25453) 1002.263855-File No. Legal No. WCW624469 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record April 8, 29, 2015.
having a claim against the Decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any o t h e r w i s e a p p l i c a bl e statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving or mailing to the Personal Representative or the Personal Representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020 (1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of this notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and RCW 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the Decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of First Publication: March 25, 2015 /s/ Michael M. Waller MICHAEL M. WALLER, WSBA No. 6310 Law Offices of Christon C. Skinner, P.S. Attorneys for Personal Representative 791 SE Barrington Drive Oak Harbor, Washington 98277 /s/ Toni Sadler TONI SADLER, Personal Representative Cour t of Probate Proceedings: ISLAND COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT Cause No. 15-4-00061-8 Legal No. WCW621593 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record. March 25, Apr il 1, 8, 2015.
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF ISLAND In the Matter of the Estate of: ANDREW THOMAS HYDE, JR., Deceased. No. 15-4-00076-6 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any o t h e r w i s e a p p l i c a bl e statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving or mailing to the Personal Representative or the Personal Representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020 (1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of this notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and RCW 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the Decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of First Publication: April 8, 2015 /s/ Michael M. Waller MICHAEL M. WALLER, WSBA No. 6310 Law Offices of Christon C. Skinner, P.S. Attorneys for Personal Representative 791 SE Barrington Drive Oak Harbor, Washington 98277 /s/ Lee A. Humason LEE A. HUMASON, Personal Representative Cour t of Probate Proceedings: ISLAND COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT Cause No. 15-4-00076-6 Legal No. WCW624092 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record. April 8, 15, 22, 2015.
must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020 (1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of this notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and RCW 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the Decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of First Publication: March 25, 2015 /s/ Michael M. Waller MICHAEL M. WALLER, WSBA No. 6310 Law Offices of Christon C. Skinner, P.S. Attorneys for Personal Representative 791 SE Barrington Drive Oak Harbor, Washington 98277 /s/ Teresa Schmalz TERESA SCHMALZ, Personal Representative Cour t of Probate Proceedings: ISLAND COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT Cause No. 15-4-00062-6 Legal No. WCW621597 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record. March 25, Apr il 1, 8, 2015.
7886.25453 Grantors: Northwest Trustee Services, Inc. PNC Bank, National Association, successor by merger to National City Mortgage, a division of National City Bank Grantee: Marlon R. Rennes and Louann Rennes husband and wife Ref to DOT Auditor File No.: 4185186 and Modified on July 19, 2011 under AF# 4298164 Original NTS Auditor File No. 4356282 Tax Parcel ID No.: 428228 / S8410-03-00011-0 Abbre-
LEGAL NOTICE BOARD OF ISLAND COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Public Hearing N OT I C E I S H E R E B Y GIVEN that the Board of Island County Commissioners will hold a public hearing in the Commissioners Hearing Room, Coupeville, WA on April 21, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. to consider Ordinance C-34-15 (PLG-002-15) In the matter of supporting the adoption of revised countywide planning policies and establishing a schedule and process for formal adoption. ALL PERSONS interested in the above matter should be present at the time and place above specified, or should file written comments with the Island County Depar tment of Planning and Community Development before the above date, at P.O. Box 5000, Coupeville, WA. 98239. Materials will be posted online at www.islandcounty.net/ planning FURTHER INF O R M AT I O N m ay b e obtained by calling Brad Johnson at 679-7972. Persons requiring auxiliary aids/services should call Island County Human Resources at 6797372, at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. Legal No. WCW624985 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record. April 8, 2015.
NOTICE OF SALE Notice is hereby given that the hereinafter described vessel, together with appurtenances, will be sold at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash pursuant to RCW 53.08.310 et seq., at the Oak Harbor Marina, located at 1401 SE Catalina Drive, in the C i t y o f O a k H a r b o r, County of Island, at 10:00 a.m. on the 18th day of April 2015, to satisfy Marina charges, including costs of sale and related legal expenses. VESSEL NO. AND NAME/WN 4700 JR Namaste LAST KNOW OWNER AND ADDRESS/William & Patricia Schiller 2187 Heritage Wy. Oak Harbor, WA 98277 DESCRIPTION OF VESSEL/1983 27’ Sea Ray Powerboat Beige Hull w/Brown Trim Slip D-14 Conditions of sale are listed at the Harbor Master’s Office, Oak Harbor Marina, 1401 SE Catalina Drive, Oak Harbor, Washington. IN THE SUPERIOR OAK HARBOR MARINA COURT OF THE STATE Chris Sublet OF WASHINGTON Oak Harbor Marina HarIN AND FOR THE bormaster COUNTY OF ISLAND 1401 SE Catalina DR. In the Matter of the Es- Oak Harbor, WA. 98277 tate of: Legal No. WCW625320 SETSUKO HOFFMAN, Published: The Whidbey Deceased. News Times, The South No. 15-4-00061-8 Whidbey Record PROBATE NOTICE TO April 8, 2015. CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 The Personal Represen- Need extra cash? Place tative named below has your classified ad today! been appointed as Per- Call 1-800-388-2527 or sonal Representative of Go online 24 hours a day this estate. Any person www.SoundClassifieds.com.
NOTICE OF SALE Notice is hereby given that the hereinafter described vessel, together with appurtenances, will be sold at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash pursuant to RCW 53.08.310 et seq., at the Oak Harbor Marina, located at 1401 SE Catalina Drive, in the C i t y o f O a k H a r b o r, County of Island, at 10:00 a.m. on the 18th day of April 2015, to satisfy Marina charges, including costs of sale and related legal expenses. VESSEL NO. AND NAME/WN 901 BA Allicat LAST KNOW OWNER AND ADDRESS/ John Schisel 32 Shorebird Ln. Coupeville, WA 98239 DESCRIPTION OF VESSEL/Chrysler Sailboat White Hull Slip A-47 Conditions of sale are listed at the Harbor Master’s Office, Oak Harbor Marina, 1401 SE Catalina Drive, Oak Harbor, IN THE SUPERIOR Washington. COURT OF THE STATE OAK HARBOR MARINA OF WASHINGTON Chris Sublet IN AND FOR THE Oak Harbor Marina HarCOUNTY OF ISLAND bormaster In the Matter of the Es- 1401 SE Catalina DR. tate of: Oak Harbor, WA. 98277 RICHARD D. Legal No. WCW625327 HARTMAN, Published: The Whidbey Deceased. News Times, The South No. 15-4-00062-6 Whidbey Record PROBATE NOTICE TO April 8, 2015. CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 INVITATION TO BID The Personal RepresenPark Avenue Water tative named below has Main Extension been appointed as PerCity of Langley sonal Representative of Notice is hereby given this estate. Any person having a claim against that sealed bids will be the Decedent must, be- received by Stan Berryfore the time the claim man, Public Works Diwould be barred by any rector City of Langley, o t h e r w i s e a p p l i c a bl e until 10:00 AM on April statute of limitations, 28, 2015 at which time present the claim in the bids will be opened and manner as provided in publicly read aloud. RCW 11.40.070 by serv- Bid proposals may be ing or mailing to the Per- sent by mail, or hand desonal Representative or livered, to the City of the Personal Represen- L a n g l ey, 1 1 2 S e c o n d tative’s attorney at the S t r e e t , L a n g l e y, WA address stated below a 98260 prior to the opencopy of the claim and fil- ing. The envelope shall ing the original of the be plainly marked with claim with the court in Continued on which the probate were commenced. The claim next page.....
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“SEALED BID for Park Avenue Water Main Extension” and shall clearly indicate the name and address of the bidder. The bid opening will take place at City of Langley City Hall, 112 Second S t r e e t , L a n g l e y, WA 98260. Proposals rec e i ve d a f t e r t h e t i m e fixed for opening will not be considered. Bids are requested for Pa r k Ave nu e Wa t e r Main Extension, including installation of approximately 620 linear fe e t o f 8 ” P V C wa t e r main, abandoning existing 1” cast iron pipe, replace and reconnect 3 existing water services, install valves, fire hydrant assembly, connection to the existing system in 3 locations and other water system appurtenances. Access to project bid documents (plans, specifications, addenda, and Bidders List) is provided to Prime Bidders, Subcontractors, and Vendors by going to w w w. b x w a . c o m a n d clicking on “Posted Projects,” “Public Works,” and “City of Langley.” It is recommended that Bidders “Register” in order to receive automatic email notification of future addenda and to place themselves on the “Self-Registered Bidders List.” Bidders that do not register will not be automatically notified of addenda and will need to periodically check the online plan room for addenda issued on this project. Contact Builders Exchange of Washington at (425) 258-1303 should you require assistance with access or registration. Each bid shall be made out on the Proposal form included in the Contract Documents. Bidders are required to have their own copies of the Standard Specifications for Road, Bridge, and Municipal Construction, 2014 Edition, Prepared by the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT)/American Public Works Association (APWA) The contractor shall have 30 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed to complete all physical contract work. There will not be a prebid inspection of the job site. Each bid shall be accompanied by a certified check, cashier’s check or bid bond (with authorized surety company as surety) made payable to City of Langley in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the amount bid. The City of Langley reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive irregularities in the bid or in the bidding. No bidder may withdraw their bid after the hour set for the opening thereof or before award of contract, unless said award is delayed for a period exceeding thirty (30) days. Publications Daily Journal of Commerce 1st Ad Date A p r i l 8 , 2015 2nd Ad Date April 15, 2015 South Whidbey Record 1st Ad Date A p r i l 8 , 2015 2nd Ad Date April 15, 2015 Legal No. WCW625274 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South
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Whidbey Record, April 8, PAG E 1 9 , R E C O R D S 15, 2015. OF ISLAND COUNTY, WA S H I N G TO N S I T U ATE IN THE COUNTY OF ISLAND, STATE OF WA S H I N G TO N C o m monly known as: 136 G L AC I E R P E A K D R , CAMANO ISLAND, WA 98282 which is subject to that certain Deed of NOTICE of Trust dated 05/22/2006, APPLICATION recorded 05/30/2006, with SEPA under Auditor’s File No. Island County has re- 4171809, in Book XX, v i ewe d t h e p r o p o s e d Page XX, records of ISproject for probable ad- LAND County, Washingverse environmental im- t o n , f r o m T R OY M . pacts and expects to is- N A S H , A M A R R I E D sue a determination of MAN AS HIS SEPARnon-significance (DNS). AT E P R O P E R T Y, a s The optional DNS pro- Grantor(s), to LAND TIc e s s e s t a b l i s h e d b y T L E C O M PA N Y, a s WAC 197-11-355 is be- Tr ustee, to secure an i n g u s e d . T h e p u bl i c o bl i g a t i o n i n favo r o f comment period as de- M o r t g a g e E l e c t r o n i c scribed below may be Registration Systems, the only opportunity to Inc., as nominee for First comment on the environ- H o r i z o n H o m e L o a n mental impacts of the Corporation, its succesfollowing proposal. s o r s a n d a s s i g n s, a s F i l e N u m b e r : 0 9 8 / 1 5 Beneficiary, the benefiCGP, Applicant: Ryan cial interest in which was Elting & Marthe Elting, assigned by Mor tgage Location: R22922-228- Electronic Registration 4610, Clinton Systems, Inc., as nomiP r o p o s a l : S e l e c t i v e nee for First Hor izon clearing & minor grading Home Loan Corporation, within 3 acres of a 20 its successors and asacre parcel for a future signs to THE BANK OF home site, access, sep- N E W YO R K M E L L O N tic & pasture area. Par- F K A T H E B A N K O F cel is in or near the vi- NEW YORK, AS TRUScinity of mapped wetland TEE FOR THE CERTIF& steep slopes. I C AT E H O L D E R S O F Staff Contact: Bill Poss, CWALT, INC., ALTERBillP@co.island.wa.us NATIVE LOAN TRUST The proposal may in- 2 0 0 6 - O A 1 8 , M O R Tclude mitigation under G A G E PA S S applicable codes, and T H RO U G H C E RT I F I the project review pro- CATES, SERIES 2006cess may incorporate or OA18. II. No action comrequire mitigation meas- menced by the Beneficiu r e s r e g a r d l e s s o f ary of the Deed of Trust whether an EIS is re- is now pending to seek quired. satisfaction of the obligaPUBLIC COMMENTS: tion in any Court by ream u s t b e r e c e i ve d by son of the Borrower’s or 3:00 p.m. on April 22, Grantor’s default on the 2 0 1 5 ; m a i l t o I s l a n d obligation secured by County Planning Depart- the Deed of Trust Mortment, P.O. Box 5000, gage. III. The default(s) Coupeville, WA 98239; for which this foreclosure deliver to 6th & Main is made is/are as folStreet, Coupeville, WA l o w s : Fa i l u r e t o p ay between 8:00 a.m. and when due the following 3 : 0 0 p . m . M o n d a y amounts which are now through Friday; by FAX i n a r r e a r s : PAY M E N T to (360) 679-7306. INFORMATION: FROM: A p p l i c a t i o n f i l e s a r e 11/01/2009, 10/01/2011, available for inspection 8 / 1 / 2 0 1 2 , 1 0 / 1 / 2 0 1 3 , at no cost, and copies 3 / 1 / 2 0 1 4 , 1 0 / 1 / 2 0 1 4 will be provided at the T H R U : 0 9 / 3 0 / 2 0 1 1 , cost of reproduction. To 07/31/2012, 9/30/2013, request notice of hear- 2/28/2014, 9/30/2014, ings, receive a copy of 12/31/2014 NO. PMT: the decision or SEPA 2 3 , 1 0 , 1 4 , 5 , 7 , 3 determination, or infor- A M O U N T: $ 2 , 8 7 2 . 0 2 , mation on appeals, con- $3,484.85, $4,082.03, tact us at the above ad- $4,695.26, $4, 026.86, dress. $ 4 , 8 0 2 . 6 7 T O TA L : Legal No. WCW624984 $66,056.46, $34,848.50, Published: The Whidbey $57,148.42, $23,476.30, News Times, The South $28,188.02, $14,408.01. Whidbey Record. LATE CHARGE INFORApril 8, 2015. M AT I O N : F R O M : 1 1 / 0 1 / 2 0 0 9 , T H RU : Loan No: 660296 APN: 12/31/2014, NO. LATE C H A R G E S : T O TA L : 669155 TS No: 1 4 0 7 0 8 7 WA N OT I C E $192.10. PROMISSORY OF TRUSTEE’S SALE NOTE INFORMATION P U R S UA N T TO T H E Note Dated: 05/22/2006 A m o u n t : REVISED CODE OF N o t e WASHINGTON CHAP- $ 6 5 0 , 0 0 0 . 0 0 I n t e r e s t Pa i d To : 10/01/2009 TER 61.24 ET. SEQ. I. N OT I C E I S H E R E B Y N e x t D u e D a t e : GIVEN that the under- 11/01/2009. IV. The sum signed Trustee, Seaside owing on the obligation Trustee of Washington secured by the Deed of Inc., will on 05/08/2015, Trust is: The principal a t 1 0 : 0 0 A M AT T H E sum of $735,870.34, toMAIN ENTRANCE TO gether with interest as THE COUNTY COURT- p r ov i d e d i n t h e N o t e H O U S E 1 0 1 N E 6 T H from 11/01/2009, and STREET, COUPEVILLE, such other costs and WA sell at public auction fees as are provided by to the highest and best statute. V. The above bidder, payable, in the described real property form of cash, or cash- will be sold to satisfy the ier’s check or cer tified expense of sale and the checks from federally or Obligation secured by State chartered banks, t h e D e e d o f Tr u s t a s at the time of sale the provided by statute. Said following described real sale will be made withproperty, situated in the out warranty, expressed County of ISLAND, State or implied, regarding tiof Washington, to-wit: tle, possession or enLOT 15, OF CAMANO c u m b r a n c e s o n HILLS, P.R.D. 001/90 05/08/2015. The defaults DIVISION NO. ONE, AS referred to in Paragraph PER PLANNED RESI- I I I mu s t b e c u r e d by D E N T I A L D E V E L O P - 04/27/2015, (11 days MENT RECORDED IN before the sale date) to VOLUME 1 OF PRD’S, cause a discontinuance
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of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before 04/27/2015 (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 04/27/2015 (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. VI. A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): NAME: TROY M. NASH, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SEPARATE PROPERTY, ADDRESS: 136 GLACIER PEAK DR, CAMANO ISLAND, WA 98282, by both first class and certified mail on 10/22/2014, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served, if applicable, with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real proper ty descr ibed in Paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII. The Tr u s t e e w h o s e n a m e and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all t h o s e w h o h o l d b y, through or under the Grantor of all their intere s t i n t h e a b ove d e s c r i b e d p r o p e r t y. I X . Anyone having any Objections to this sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a wa i ve r o f a ny p r o p e r grounds for invalidating the Tr ustee’s sale. X. N OT I C E TO O C C U PANTS OR TENANTS The purchaser at the Trustee’s Sale is entitled to possession of the 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 proceedings under the Unlawful Detainer Act, C h a p t e r 5 9 . 1 2 R C W. 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 COUNSELOR OR AN ATIORNEY LICENSED IN WASHI N G TO N N OW t o a s sess your situation and refer you to mediation if you are 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 yo u r h o u s e, yo u m ay contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assist a n c e a n d r e fe r ra l t o housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commiss i o n : Te l e p h o n e : (877) 894-4663. Website: www.homeownership.wa.gov The United States Depar tment of Housing and Urban Development: Telephone: (800) 569-4287. Website: www.hud.gov The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attor neys: Telephone: (888) 201-1014. Website: http://nwjustice.org THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL B E U S E D F O R T H AT P U R P O S E . D AT E D : 1 2 / 3 1 / 2 0 1 4 Tr u s t e e Sales Infor mation: (855)986-9342 / www.super iordefault.com Superior Default Services Inc. 3224 E . Yo r b a L i n d a B l v d . Suite 464 Fullerton, CA 92831 Seaside Trustee of Washington Inc. c/o Law Offices of B. Craig Gourley 1002 10th St. P.O. Box 1091 Snohomish, Washington 98291 (360) 568-5065 Kristin Steele, Authorized Signer (FCPP# 11894, 04/08/2015, 04/29/2015) Legal No. WCW624041 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record. April 8, 29, 2015.
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 (1-877-8944663) 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: Toll-free: 1-800-5694287 Local counseling agencies in Washington: 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: Toll-free: 1-800-6064819 http://nwjustice.org/ what-clear I. N OT I C E I S H E R E B Y GIVEN that the undersigned Trustee, Karen L. G i bb o n , P. S. , w i l l o n May 8, 2015, at the hour of 10:00 AM, at the front steps, Nor th Entrance Snohomish County Courthouse, 3000 Rockefeller Ave., in the City of Everett, State of Washington, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at the time of sale, the following described real property, situated in the County of Island, State of Washington, to wit: LOT 1 OF ISLAND COUNTY SHORT PLAT NO. SHP 104/03 RECORDED MAY 15, 2006 IN VOLUME 4 OF SHORT PLATS, PAGES 159 AND 160, UNDER AUDITOR’S FILE NO. 4170418, RECORDS OF ISLAND COUNTY, WASHINGTON; BEING A P O RT I O N O F T H E S O U T H W E S T QUA R TER OF THE NORTHW E S T QUA RT E R O F S E C T I O N 7 , TO W N SHIP 31 NORTH, RANGE 3 EAST OF THE WILLAMETTE MER I D I A N . S I T UAT E I N THE COUNTY OF ISL A N D , S TAT E O F WASHINGTON. P A R C E L I D : R33107-374-0940 ( c o m m o n l y k n ow n a s 505 Michelle Dr., Camano Island, WA. 98282), which is subject to that cer tain Deed of Trust, dated June 12, 2007, recorded June 18, 2007, under Auditor’s File No. 4204853 records of Island County, Washington, from Bryan Z Ross, an unmarried man, as Grantors, to LS Title of Washington, as Trustee, to secure an obligation i n favo r o f M o r t g a g e Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nomin e e fo r C o u n t r y w i d e Home Loans, Inc., as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which has been assigned to Wilmington Tr ust, National Association, as Successor Trustee to Citibank, N.A. as Trustee of Structured Asset Mortgage Investments II Inc., Bear Stearns ALT-A Trust II, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Series 2007-1, under Island County Auditor’s File No. 4296355. II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Tr ust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrowers or Gran-
tor’s default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust. III. The Default for which this foreclosure is made is as follows: Failure to pay when due the following amounts, which are now in arrears: Monthly payments: Monthly payment(s) totaling $250,223.74, (November 1, 2009 - December 1, 2014): $250,223.74 Property Inspections: $79.45 Corporate Advances: $215.00 TOTAL MONTHLY PAYM E N T S A N D L AT E CHARGES: $250,518.19 Default other than failure to make monthly payments: None 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 $479,250.00, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument secured from October 1, 2009 and such other costs and fees as are due under the note or other instrument secured, and as are provided by statute. V. T h e a b ove - d e s c r i b e d real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by said 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 May 8, 2015. The defaults referred to in paragraph III must be cured by April 27, 2015 (11 days before the sale) to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time on or before April 27, 2015 (11 days before the sale) the default(s) as set forth in paragraph III is/are cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. The sale may be termin a t e d a ny t i m e a f t e r April 27, 2015 (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 paying the pr incipal 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 or Grantor at the following addresses: Bryan Z Ross Spouse or Domestic Partner of Bryan Z Ross At: 505 Michelle Dr., Camano Island, WA. 98282 And At: 412 Lehman Dr, C a m a n o I s l a n d , WA 98282 by both first class and certified mail on November 6, 2014, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served on November 6, 2014, with said written Notice of Default and/or the Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real proper ty descr ibed in paragraph I above, and the Trustee has in his possession proof of such service or posting. VII. T h e Tr u s t e e w h o s e name and address is set forth below will provide in writing, to any person
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 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 R.C.W. 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a wa i ve r o f a ny p r o p e r 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 tr ust (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 prove a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. DATED: December 31, 2014 KAREN L. GIBBON, P.S., Successor Trustee By: KAREN L. GIBBON, President L AW O F F I C E S O F KAREN L. GIBBON, P.S. 3409 MCDOUGALL AVENUE, SUITE 202 EVERETT, WA 98201 (425) 212-3277 Legal No. WCW624908 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South Whidbey Record. April 8, 29, 2015.
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE REFERENCE NUMBER: 4204853 GRANTOR(S): Karen L. Gibbon, PS GRANTEE(S): Bryan Z Ross, an unmarried man ABBREVIATED LEGAL: LOT 1 ISLAND COUNTY SHP 104/03 R33107-374-0940 APN# 808054 WE ARE A DEBT COLLECTOR. THIS COMM U N I C AT I O N I S A N AT T E M P T T O C O L LECT A DEBT AND A N Y I N F O R M AT I O N O B TA I N E D W I L L B E USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. If you filed bankruptcy or have been discharged in bankruptcy, this communication is not intended as an attempt to collect a debt from you personally, but is notice of enforcement of the deed of trust lien against the secured property. THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date on this notice to pursue mediation. DO NOT DELAY. CONTA 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 oppor tunities to keep yo u r h o u s e, yo u m ay
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR ISLAND COUNTY Estate of THOMAS W. LARSEN, Deceased. NO. 15 4 0082 1 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) PLEASE TAKE NOTICE The above Court has appointed Helen M. Johansen as Personal Representative of Decedent’s estate. Any person having a claim against Decedent must present the c l a i m : ( a ) B e fo r e t h e time when the claim would be barred by any applicable statute of limitations, and (b) In the manner provided in RCW 11.40.070: (i) By filing with the Court the or iginal of the signed Creditor’s Claim, and (ii) By serving upon or mailing by first class mail to me at the address provided below a copy of t h e s i g n e d C r e d i t o r ’s Claim. The Claim must be presented by the later to occur of: (a) Thir ty (30) days after I served or mailed this Notice to you as provided in RCW 11.40.020(1)(c), or (b) Four (4) months after the date of first publication o f t h i s N o t i c e. I f t h e Claim is not presented within the foregoing time
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Seattle, WA 98105 Legal No. WCW625067 Published: The Whidbey News Times, The South period, the claim will be Whidbey Record. forever barred except as April 8, 15, 22, 2015. provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is ef- SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON fective for claims against IN AND FOR THE both the Decedent’s proCOUNTY OF ISLAND bate and non-probate WELLS FARGO BANK, assets. Date of First Publication NA, its successors in inof this Notice: April 8, terest and/or assigns, Plaintiff, 2015. v. BENJAMIN LAW UNKNOWN HEIRS OF GROUP, PLLC By:/s/ Andrew L. Benja- RUSSELL M. HANSEN; THOMAS HANSEN; min ANDREW L. BENJAMIN WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.; OCCUPANTS OF WSBA No. 15223 THE PREMISES, Attorney for the Estate Address for Mailing of Defendants. No. 14-2-00595-9 Service: E s t a t e o f T h o m a s W. SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION Larsen TO THE DEFENDANTS c/o Benjamin Law Unknown Heirs of RusGroup, PLLC 4616 25th Avenue N.E., sell M. Hansen; Thomas Hansen; Occupants of #311 Legal Notices
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the Premises; and any persons or parties claiming to have any right, title, estate, lien or interest in the real property described in the complaint: Yo u a r e h e r e by s u m moned to appear within sixty (60) days after the date of the first publication of this summons, to wit, within sixty (60) days after April 1, 2015, and defend the real property foreclosure action in Island County Super ior Cour t, and answer the complaint of Wells Fargo Bank, NA, (“Plaintiff ”). You are asked to serve a copy of your answer or responsive pleading upon the undersigned attorneys for Plaintiff at its office stated below. In case of your failure to do so, judgment will be rendered against you according to the demand of the complaint, which has
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Wednesday April 8
Baby and Me Storytime, 9:30-10:15 a.m., April 8, Oak Harbor Library Meeting Room. Stories, songs, rhymes and activities that inspire a love of reading. Playtime follows. For newborns through 24 months. Caregiver required. Free. www.sno-isle.org Literature & Laughter Book Group: “The Boys in the Boat,” 6:15-7:45 p.m., April 8, at the Coupeville Library. Join the discussion of this year’s Whidbey Reads book by Daniel James Brown. All are welcome. www.sno-isle.org
Thursday April 9
The Not-so-secret Life of Herons, 7 p.m., April 9, at the Coupeville Rec Hall. Learn about this iconic bird and some of its relatives in Dennis Paulson’s presentation to the Whidbey Audubon Society. Doors open at 7 p.m. for socializing and refreshments. After a short meeting, the featured program begins at 7:30 p.m. Dennis Paulson retired a decade ago as director of the Slater Museum of Natural History at the University of Puget Sound. www.whidbeyaudubon.org Greenbank Progressive Club, 6 p.m. at the Bakken & Firehouse Roads Clubhouse in Greenbank. Dinner served at 6:30 p.m. Everyone is invited and asked to bring a dish to share and their own table service. This evening’s program will feature a presentation by Bob Tank who will talk about his experiences as a Medical Pathologist. It should be an entertaining talk - Bob says he has a lot of amusing tales to tell. For more information please call 360 678-4885. For rental of the Greenbank Hall, please call 360-678-4813.
Friday
April 10 Tears of Joy Theatre Presents: Tad & Fry: A Tale of Friendship and Metamorphosis, 10-11 a.m., Oak Harbor Library. A tadpole and a fry can become friends, but what happens when they grow up? What will happen when Tad grows legs or Fry is ready to migrate to the ocean? Experience biology and the science of metamorphosis through this interactive puppet performance that utilizes shadow puppetry and
music. Grab your magnifying glass and come explore your backyard stream. www.snoisle.org Tears of Joy Theatre Presents: Tad & Fry: A Tale of Friendship and Metamorphosis, 2-3 p.m., Coupeville Library. A tadpole and a fry can become friends, but what happens when they grow up? What will happen when Tad grows legs or Fry is ready to migrate to the ocean? Experience biology and the science of metamorphosis through this interactive puppet performance that utilizes shadow puppetry and music. Grab your magnifying glass and come explore your backyard stream. Funded by the Friends of the Coupeville Library. www.sno-isle.org 2nd Friday Nonfiction Book Group: Franklin and Winston, 10:30 a.m. to noon, Coupeville Library. Enjoy reading nonfiction? Bring a friend and join the discussion of this title by Jon Meacham. www.sno-isle.org
Saturday April 11
10th LD Democrats April meeting, 9 a.m. at San Remo Grill. Helen Price Johnson, District 1 Island County Commissioner, will be present. If you have topics you’d like to address, please send them to Sue Tingstad: tingstad@whidbey. net. RSVPs to Sue would be appreciated. IDIPIC North Whidbey DUI/Underage Drinking prevention panel, 12:45 p.m., April 11, at the Oak Harbor Library Meeting Room. Seating at 12:45 p.m., no late admit-
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Getting Read for Medicare, 9:30 a.m. at Whidbey General Hospital Conference Room A. This is a seminar presented by SHIBA (Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors) volunteers to help people who are turning 65 or about to go on Medicare to earn more about what Medicare is and the benefits provided. 360-678-8328.
Whidbey Reads Film Night: “Invictus,” 5:30 p.m. at Coupeville Library. Newly elected President Mandela (Morgan Freeman) believes the country’s underdog rugby team can bring his racially and economically divided people together in post-apartheid South Africa. Popcorn provided by the Friends of the Coupeville Library. Rated PG-13. lfranzen@sno-isle.org
Meet the artists, 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., at Garry Oak Gallery, 830 SE Pioneer Way, Oak Harbor. Come in the morning to meet landscape photographer Kelly Kellogg, or the evening to meet painter Margaret Livermore.
Sunday April 12
Go For The Gold Dinner, 5:30 p.m. at Frasers Gourmet Hideaway. Help send the Wildcat ProStart Culinary Team to nationals. Tickets are $65 and available at Frasers Gourmet Hideaway or online at www. brownpapertickets.com/ event/1373087
Monday April 13
Computer Basics, 1011:30 a.m., at Oak Harbor Library. Sign up for the ever- popular class to learn basic computer skills in Windows 7. Class meets four times: April 13th, 20th, 27th, May 4th . Each class builds on skills taught in the
Meet artist Mike Morgan, 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Garry Oak Gallery, 830 SE Pioneer Way, Oak Harbor. Visit the gallery to meet artist Mike Morgan. His pieces showcase the beautiful woodgrain and natural shapes of reclaimed old growth timber in unique, striking functional art.
Tuesday April 14
Seattle Opera Preview: “Ariadne auf Naxos,” 2-4 p.m. at Coupeville Library. Join Seattle Opera educator Robert McClung for an engaging hour-long multimedia presentation that covers the basics of history, music and stagecraft of “Ariadne auf Naxos” by Richard Strauss. Funded by Friends of the Coupeville Library. lfranzen@sno-isle.org The American Association of University Women (AAUW) Whidbey Island Branch Scholar Recognition Reception, Tuesday, April 14th at 7:00 pm, at the Coupeville
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mation, call Chasity at 360321-1600, ext. 27.
Wednesday
Master gardener plant clinic, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Ace Hardware in Freeland. Bring your problem outdoor plant or come visit with any outdoor plant problem. chattycm@hotmail.com
April 15
Caregiver Support, third Wednesday of the month, at Regency on Whidbey, Oak Harbor. Open to any caregiver caring for a family member or friend with any condition. For more information, call Sande at 360-279-0933 or Celeste at 360-678-4880, ext. 24. Meet the Author: Daniel James Brown, 7-8 p.m. at Best Western Plus Harbor Plaza and Conference Center. Hear Daniel James Brown, author of the 2015 Whidbey Reads title “The Boys in the Boat,” speak about his award-winning work. Refreshments to follow; book sales available courtesy of Wind and Tide Bookshop. Funded by the Friends of the Whidbey Island Libraries and Oak Harbor Walmart. Supported by the Sno-Isle Libraries Foundation.
Thursday April 16
Caregiver Support, 3:30-5 p.m., April 16, at the Cam-Bey Senior Apartments, Coupeville. Meetings are the third Thursday of the month. For more infor-
Meet the artists, 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., at Garry Oak Gallery, Oak Harbor. Come to the gallery in the morning to meet painter Jeanne Valdez, or drop by in the afternoon to fiber artist Barbara Lyter, a brand-new member of Garry Oak.
Saturday April 18
Sixth Annual Whidbey Island Chicken Coop Tour, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., April 18. Self-guided tour. Tickets available at Bayview Farm & Garden or Island Skagit Farmers Country Stores. Presented by the Rockn’Doodle 4-H Poultry club. Master gardener plant clinic, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Ace Hardware in Freeland. Bring your problem outdoor plant or come visit with any outdoor plant problem. chattycm@hotmail.com
Sunday April 19
Meet artist Clovy Tsuchiya, 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Garry Oak Gallery, 830 SE Pioneer Way, Oak Harbor. Drop by the gallery to meet ceramic artist Clovy Tsuchiya. Her wheel-thrown pots bring a playful and fantastical twist to the table.
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The lawsuits ask for unspecified damages and court orders forcing the county to own and maintain two roads that provide access to homes near the landslide area. Willie, who said she’s known affectionately as “the water witch,” specializing in both bringing lawsuits and defending against lawsuits involving damage caused by landslides. She said her firm is representing six families struck by the 2014 Oso landslide, including three that lost loved ones. The lawsuits allege fault against county officials for not dealing with drainage issues properly in the wellknown landslide area, but also asserts that county workers did nothing after seeing dirt and trees fall from the bluff — allegedly “the start of the slide” — the day before the massive slide occurred. “The Island County workers fled without notifying the residents,” the lawsuit states, “and took no steps thereafter to alert the residents of Bon Air and Ledgewood of the potential hazards.” Mark Johnsen, a Seattle attorney representing the county, said the county denies liability for causing the landslide. “We don’t believe the landslide was caused by anything the county did,” he said. “We don’t see any indication it was caused by surface water from county roads. It was primarily a groundwater event,” he added. Johnsen said a geotechnical firm has been monitoring ground movement in the area to see if it would be safe to rebuild Driftwood Way, which was partially destroyed in the slide. He said it looks as if the county may be able to rebuild the road — if funding is available — but that it would have to go through an extensive design process. He said he doesn’t know the status of a small emergency access road that the county built after the slide. One of the lawsuits is a class-action complaint that names nine individuals as well as “all others similarly situated,” Bon Air Community Club and Ledgewood Beach Water District as plaintiffs. The other lawsuit names four plaintiffs — Teddi Kachi, Graham Lind, Janice Roberts and David Watts — whose three homes were “red tagged” or “yellow tagged” by the county following the landslide. Red-tagged homes are deemed unsafe to enter while yellow tags mean people can’t stay overnight. The slide awakened residents of the neighborhood at about 4 a.m. as 5.3 mil-
in the area but did not take steps to mitigate the problem. The lawsuits claim that the county was aware in 2012 and 2013 that a cross-culvert was blocked and wasn’t conveying water underneath Driftwood Way, but did nothing to fix it. “These things are not that mysterious,” Willie said. “Common sense and preventative measures may have prevented this.” In addition, the lawsuits claim that the county breached its duties by refusing to accept ownership or maintenance responsibility for an access road built to link the south end of Driftwood Way to Fircrest Avenue. The road doesn’t allow access to all of the residents’ requirements, including complete emergency services, the lawsuits states. A 2013 report that GeoEngineers, Inc. compiled for the county, however, didn’t identify the blocked culvert or fill as contributing factors in the landslide. The report pointed to high seasonal and cumulative groundwater; built-up groundwater and hydrostatic pressure from previous slide material impeding seepage; pre-existing slide planes; and erosion at the toe of the slide area as likely triggers. Also, the Department of Natural Resources’ “quick report” by four geologists described the landslide as part of a much larger, 1.5mile “landslide complex” that may date back as much as 11,000 years and consists of poorly consolidated materials. Since the landslide was “deep seated,” one of the state DNR geologists said it was debatable whether groundwater or surface runoff was even a factor.
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nology to save money and increase technology, it’s a win for everyone.” Servatius recently gave his colleagues a workshop on how to use the city’s new iPads. He showed, for example, the ease in which it can be used to search through documents, which is extremely useful when council handles issues with long or complicated history. “You just enter a search term and it can rip through that almost instantly,” he said, “and find every instance of that term.” In addition, he showed the council how they can highlight or add notes to pages. Servatius explained that he was met with a hill of paperwork when taking office in 2012. At that time, staff members printed 14 copies of the voluminous agenda packets for each meeting, which he said added up to about 42,000 pages a year. And that didn’t include all the paper that’s created for workshops. Paper is costly, he said. It costs about one cent for each black-and-white copy and 7.8 cents per color page. Servatius said the iPads will pay for themselves in paper savings in about 18 months. Anna Thompson, the city clerk, said creating the digital documents for the council is a relatively straight-forward process. She pointed out that the city has agenda packets and a lot of other material available online for the public from all the way back to 2009. Essentially, anyone with a computer or iPad will have the same access to most,
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if not all, of the same materials that the council does. Servatius said he bought his own iPad for council work in order to show that it can be done. The council members have had laptops for years, but they are aging and have limited capabilities. Apparently everyone was impressed. When the opportunity came for the city to purchase iPads at a special price, the council jumped at the chance. The council members at the workshop seemed to embrace the iPads, though Councilman Rick Almberg needed a little extra attention. Councilman Jim Campbell may be the oldest member of the council, but he’s a big fan of technology. He said he wished the city at large could go paperless and place everything online for the public to see, but the upfront cost is currently prohibitive. As for the iPads, Campbell said they’re great. “Just like anything else, you need to play with it to get the hang of it,” he said. Servatius said he been at meetings with council members from cities across the state and found that about three-quarters of them are already using iPads or similar devices for city business. “We’re actually behind the times,” he said. Servatius said Mayor Scott Dudley encouraged him to join the city’s technology committee, which he did in order to help usher in a new age of technology. He said he hopes to help bring technology to work in other areas of the city, whether it’s the RV park reservation system or smart lighting.
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lion cubic feet of earth, one house and a small patch of woods was displaced in a matter of moments, according to a Department of Natural Resources report. The slide destroyed part of the Driftwood Way roadway beneath it and affected many other homes, but nobody was injured. Roberts’ home, which subsequently was red-tagged, was later vandalized, looted and then destroyed by arson, the lawsuit states. “It’s heartbreaking,” Willie said. “For most people, their primary asset they have in their lives is their homes. To come back from something like this is very difficult.” Homeowners’ insurance doesn’t cover landslides unless a homeowner purchases “a rider” covering landslides, which can be very expensive or impossible to get, she said. The lawsuits outline the geotechnical analysis and work that the county has done in the Ledgewood Beach area going back as far as 1977. The lawsuits state that the county was aware of the instability of the landmass above Driftwood Way in 1991 and was warned by geologist Gerald Thorsen against the “potentially destabilizing effect of adding fill to the road.” Golder Associates also concluded in 1997 that the county’s continual placement of fill on the road “decreased the stability of the area,” the lawsuit states. Nevertheless, lawsuits claims, the county “worsened the situation on Driftwood Way by adding and compacting fill on the roadway.” Driftwood Way was hit by significant landslides in 1996 and 2006; both times the county rebuilt the road. The lawsuits alleges that the county recognized groundwater was likely the cause of ground movement
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